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Summer visitors to 
Da Yoopers Tourist Trap

 
Many of our visitors to The Tourist Trap are Yoopers who had to leave Yooperland to find work (Yooper Transplants). They come back to the Mother Land whenever possible to get a transfusion of clean Yooper air, visit their relatives and eat pasty.

Here's Laurie and William Sweltzer of Kalamazoo, MI. Paul and Cody Schultz of Audban, MN. and Jake Schultz and Melissa Olson of Gobles, MI.
"Visiting family."

Here's Mike Stoffregan, Tom Suprenand and Gordon Chmielewski of Fon du lac, WI.
"Takin' da tour of da U.P. on our bikes."

Here's Carol Shook of Champion, MI. along with Chad and Samantha Shook of Grand Rapids, MI.
"Visiting family at our cottage."

Here's Gaile, Joanie, Gabrielle and Garrison Vandenberg along with Ralph and Linda Mocine of Hortonville, WI.
"Visiting daughter and son-in-law in Republic, MI."

Here's Charlie, Kathy and Tazzy of Green River, WY along with Greg, Tabtha, Travis and Ashley of Phelps, WI.
"Vacationing."

Here's Rima kourliandtchik, Jason Petrie, Randi Ouellette and Dominic Calzetta of Detroit, MI.
"Here to see my goofy Yooper family."

Here's Lisa, Ethan and Megan Wing of Dexter, MI.
"Visiting Yooper relatives"

Here's Eric, Shelly, Ashlie and Derek Dotson along with Ashley Burks of Green Bay, WI.
"Seeing the U.P. in our GMC"

Here's Ray, Nina and Violet Hansen of Rogers City, MI.
"Transplanted Yoopers gettin' closer to da U.P. Now only 1 hour south of the bridge"

Here's Francy, Amanda and Kathy of Grand Rapids, MI.
"Vacationing - visiting family in Big Bay"

Here's Jill and Timothy Weingarten of Marquette, MI. along with Jimmy and Amy Belew of Toney, AL.
"Jimmy and Amy are visiting the U.P. for the first time"

Here's Nathan and Hetty Boedigheimer along with their children; Brandon, Seth, Haley and Lee of Jacksonville, FL.
"We visit Grandpa in Ironwood every year for the 4th! Da Yoopers store is a must! It's a fun family stop and has the best Yooper gifts!"

Here's Don, Kim Josh and Nate McKeel of Dewitt, MI.
"Don is working in Ishpeming for the Summer. Family is visiting him for the weekend"

Here's Dan, Katie and Wyatt Riley of Grand Rapids, MI.
"Attending NMU"

Here's Randy and Nan Frechen of Fowler, MI.
"Putting in a sh-tter and fishing at the camp in Lake St. Johns - Republic, MI."

Here's Dean, Shar, Chelsea and Joshua Kruse of White, SD.
"Have to come get our fix of pasty and Jilberts Ice cream
(sneaking some home in the cooler)"

Here's Hoolie along with Jacob Pickel of Cadillac, MI and Bill Perry of Midland, MI.
"We enjoyed visiting Da Trap. Hoolie asked us if he looked hip and cool wearing his 'Rapper Hat.' We told him that we guessed he did "

Here's Brandon and Tyler Madder along with Randy and Kristie Noll of Port Washington, WI.
"Visiting family in Ishpeming and Narquette."

Here's Teal Swanson of Denver, CO. along with Connor Swanson and Jessie Holbrook
of Littleton CO.
"Visiting family in Ishpeming."

Here's Jeannine Ribeau and Leo Shubrooke of P. Quebec, Canada.
"Vacationing."

Here's Matt, Kaylyn and Matthew Dutinen, Becky Woodworth and Samara, Michael and Ryan Rivas of Harrison, MI.
"Visiting family - vacationing in Chassell, MI. "

Here's Nicole, Keisha and Janessa Castillo, Leena, Justin and Keira Larosa and Amber Lopota of Port Huron, MI.
"Amber and Nicole attend NMU. Rest is visiting family."

Here's Rebecca Krauseit Sykalak and Miranda Larocque of Milwaukee, WI.
"On Vacation."

Here's Bob, Lekicia, Todd and Cata Butler of West Branch, MI.
"Vacationing to fish and look for rocks."

Here's Robyn Johnson of Phoenix, AZ, Jamie Byykkonen of Princeton, MN and Angela Grangroth of Big Lake, MN.
"Visiting family and friends (parents grew up in Ishpeming, MI "

Here's Hayley Laitinen and Magnus, Dana Jr., Shannon and Victoria of Pottsboro, TX along with Dana Sr and Sandra Laitinen of Gordonville. TX.
"Visiting family."


Here's Rick Guerne and Jody Yoder along with Leah and Randi Nelson
of Bear Lake, MI.
"Here to meet some nice Yoopers!"

Here's Jim Miciunas and Michelle Carrillo of Chicago, IL .
"Grandparents have had a cabin in Republic since before we were born... AMAZING vacation spot!"

Here's Satish Madala of India along with Barbara Scheur of San Antonio, TX
(the other gal didn't leave her name).
"Visiting friends."

Here's Ryan Porter and Daniella Antilla of Orlando, FL.
"Visiting family."

Here's Betty Ann Quayle of Suffolf, VA and Patrick Banks of Virginia Beach, VA.
"40 year class reunion and showing a Virinian that there is a U.P. of Michigan."

Here's Cory and Max Mitchell along with Morgan, Kyra, and Dominic Colonna of Grand Juncyion CO.
"Visiting family and friends."

Here's Fritz Friess of Swartz Creek, MI, David Kart of Ishpeming, MI
and Jack Spring of Fenton, MI.
"Fritz and Jack are visiting David in the middle of their bike (hog) tour of the U.P."
Below are picks of Fritz and Jacks vests...

"Fritz"

"Jack"
 

Here's Jason and Libby Barna - Bloomington, IL
"On Summer vacation... University employees get that too!"

Here's Quinn, and Eli Allaben - Phoenix, AZ
along with Asher and Julian Nejezchleb - Asheville, NC.
"We think the stuff like Big Gus and Big Ernie are COOL!"

Here's the Dale and Corrinna Miller family - Freetown, IN
"Vacationing and love Da Yoopers! Was stationed at K.I. Sawyer before it closed."

Here's Jodie Maguire with Miss Pickles, Katie and Taylor Maguire
with Daisey Mae - Chase, MI
Larry Buffin with Doby and Vicki Buffin with Blizzy Bear and Foxy - Big Rapids, MI
"Visiting and enjoying Da Yoopers Tourist Trap"


Here's Aidan, Iva, Alex and Margy of Cincinnati, OH (originally England
and Bulgaria.
"Visiting Michigan as the latest state in our tour of Union 45/50 visited in five years."

Here's Marie, Kirsten, Rachel, Kaitlyn and Sophie Hoffmann along with Lisa and William Niemi of Apple Valley, MN.
"Full circle around Lake Michigan - visiting family."

Here's Tim, Shane, Jake and Marybeth Hillmon of Grand Rapids, MI.
"Walleye fishing for a week at Lake Gogebic. WE SLAYED 'EM!"

Here's Jim and Marlys Nettesheim of Oregon, WI.
"Camping, Biking, Hiking, Kayaking. We also wanted to go on the Mine Tour, but missed it because we were on Central time."

Here's Allen Crum of Novi, MI along with Michaela Polster of Marquette, MI.
"Just checking out the Rock Shop!"


Here's Maxwell King of Northville, MI
He's enjoying the U.P. with his family.
"Hi Hunter. GET A HAIRCUT!"
                                           -Max

 


Here's Lexi, Tyler and Zach Portner of Ashland, OH
They're visiting the U.P. and having a great time.
 


Here's Vicki, Lukas, Brianna and Scott Davison of Fowlerville, MI
along with Ardyth Davison and Colleen and Gabrielle Shields of Gregory, MI
They're visiting family in Mohawk, MI
 


Here's a friendly group of Bikers from central lower Michigan. They couldn't wait to visit Da Yoopers Tourist Trap and view Big Ernie and Big Gus.
 


The Baranski's.
Sterling Heights, MI
"Dropping off son at NMU in Marquette."

 


Here's Charlotte (Johnson) Cito of Lake Orion, MI.
"Was born in Marquette, moved down state in 1955. I'm back visiting my daughter Dawn and also my Aunt Pat Johnson in Skandia."
 


Here's Terry and Tara Eitt along with Kaity Robyns of Sparta, MI.
"Touing the U.P."
 


Here's Mike Hoover of Stevensville, MI, Dan Riippa of Battle Creek, MI and Derek Riippa of St. Joseph, MI.
"Heading to Copper Harbor."
 


Here's Brianne Rogers of Saginaw, MI along with Samantha Feicano
of Marquette, MI.
"Enjoying the U.P. and Da Yoopers Tourist Trap."


Here's Bill and Nevada Terentiuk along with Jo-Anne Marois
of Haileybury, Ontario Canada.
"Enjoying the U.P."
 
 


Here's Dan Baker from Ypsilanti, MI.
along with Michael Vaculik of Ann Arbor, MI.
Dan says, "HI GRANDPA,"
and Mike says, "HI DAN!"
 


Here's Dana and Jeremy Mellgren of Cambridge, MN.
"Traveling thru from Ontario, Canada."
 


Here's Joel and Janet LaRue of Whitehall, MI.
"Visiting son at MTU."
 


Here's .. uh.. sorry people, I seemed to have misplaced your names.. if you see this, email me at youguys3@charterinternet.com

thanks! -Bella
 

Here I am with Robin, Karry, Alisha, Dale Jr and Dale Anderson; along with Marci Vieau from Afton, MI.

"Howdy All!"
 

Here's Bambi and Harold Pumphrey along with their children; Jacob, Christian and Trinity. Bambi and Harold met in Florida, lived in Delaware for a few years and have "finally found home" here in Ishpeming, MI.
 

Here's Mike Pugh, Sue Stein and Jean Street from Racine, WI..
 

Here's Max and Don Menerey along with Rachel Beckham from Sault Ste. Marie, MI.
 

Here's Jeff and Tammy Woodring from Rothbury, MI

"UP and Good Times, eh!"
 

Here's Jane Padron from Kennesaw, GA.

"You must see the Cliff Shaft Mine!"
 


Here's Donna and Kim Sanford of AuGres, MI.
"Dropping off son at MTU."
 


Here's Donalo and Susan Davis of Painesville, OH.
"Visiting children and grandchildren."
 


Here's Jonathan, Erinn and Nicklas Steede of Ishpeming, MI.
"Shopping at Da Tourist Trap."
 


Here's Sue Ann and Dale Walker from Metamora, MI.
"Enjoying the color tour."
 


Here's Doris Jonas and Kevin Muldrew from Orlando, FL and Jan Dawkins from Pompano, FL.
"Visiting friends and Camp Uptown Antlers."
 


Here's Amy & Justin Baum; Green Bay, WI, Bill Baum: Escanaba, MI, Brooke & John Kleis: MuKwonago, WI, Jerry and Holly Van; Peshtigo, WI and Brent and Kathy Baun also from Peshtigo, WI.

 

The "Motor State Street Rods" club from lower Michigan decided to tour the U.P. They stopped at the trap for a bit of shopping.
The next page features pics of their hot-rods..

 

 

 

 

 

Here's John Schlager from West Branch, MI. He's touring the U.P. with friends from the "Motor State Street Rods" club. He owns the 75 Pontiac in the above photo..
 

 

 

 

Here's Jim Stock from Ann Arbor, MI. He's touring the U.P. with friends from the "Motor State Street Rods" club. He owns the 37 Ford in the above photo.
 

I'll be adding more pics in the weeks to come!
Don't blow your pasty if your name is incorrectly spelled!

Simply email me the correct spelling and I'll be glad to fix it. 

youguys4@charterinternet.com

 

Here's Angelina & Damon Trecha along with Michael Capistrant from Big Lake, MN. They're here for their family reunion..
 

Here's Angie & Scott from Leesburg, VA, along with Jenny, & Cheyenne Brady from Bradhead, WI. They're here visiting Grandpa Dan (he's the man!).

"Wish I lived up here!" -the little gal

 

Here's Mike and Connie from Attica, MI along with Jack and Celeste
from Elk Rapids, MI.

"Enjoying the weather and the U.P."
 

Here's Charman, Diana and Logan Cruseturner, along with Mary Caldrell from Lake Chales, Louisiana.

"Great weather, great fun!"
 

Here's Bill Bush from Sudbury, Ontario. He's been looking for red metal up in the Copper Country.

"Hello to the people of CCRMC! (Copper Country Rock & Mineral Club)"
 

Here's Eric, Tara, Holly, Abby & Samantha Moore of Gaylord, MI. at Da Tourist Trap
...on Vacation..
 

Here's Mary & Gary Bauer of Crestwood, KY. at Da Tourist Trap
...visiting relatives in the area...
 

Here's a fine couple sitting in our "Finnish Love Seat" at Da Tourist Trap

Hoolie isn't impressed with Bonica's medals...he told her, "I could do that!, just look at these guns!"

Bonica gives Hoolie a few lessons in humility while Hoolie screams, "UNCLE!"
BONICA BROWN
Youngest Female To Eclipse the 500-Pound Squat Lift
Battle Creek, MI
Weight Lifting
 
 Bonica Brown, a senior this fall at C-S High School, Battle Creek, MI, earned three gold medals, a silver, placed first in her weight category and won a Champion of Champions trophy at the North American Powerlifting Championships at the James L. Knight Convention Center in Miami June 18th and 19th. But perhaps her biggest accomplishment was her world record lift in the squat of 501 1/2 pounds.

The squat total makes Bonica the youngest female to eclipse the 500 pound plateau and puts her in a category of only a select few in any age category who have recorded a 500-pound squat lift.

She garnered international attention recently by bringing home four gold medals from the 2004 World Jr. and Sub Jr. Powerlifting Championships in Pretoria, South Africa Sept. 8-12. Brown earned gold medals in the deadlift, squat, bench and for a total weight, helping the U.S. Women's Team to a first place finish at the event. Her team scored 57 points, Russia was second with 48 points and Ukraine third with 44 points.

Bonica had reset the world record in her weight division (198 pounds) two previous occasions with lifts of 473 3/4 pounds and 479 1/2 pounds before recording the 501 1/2 lift for a gold medal. She also earned a gold medal in the bench with a world record mark she reset at 264 1/2 pounds (the world record mark was 248 pounds. The talented powerlifter earned a silver medal in the deadlift with a lift of 385 3/4 pounds and had a total weight of 1152 3/4 pounds for a gold medal.

She also earned the Champion of Champions trophy, which is given to a weight lifter based on a formula of how much the person lifts are according to their weight.

Bonica will now prepare for the Sub. Jr. Worlds Competition in Indiana in September.

JUNE 25, 2021 UPDATE!
Bonica Brown Wins Gold On Back To Back Days
2006 C-S Graduate Unofficially Resets Her Own World Record

    Bonica won gold at the 2021 USAPL Classic Raw Nationals at Daytona, Florida last Friday and then turned around and won a gold medal at the 2021 USAPL Equipped Nationals the following day.
    Having to lift in back to back USAPL events has never been done, but Bonica's mother; Pam Brown, said the second event was held the following day because of covid. Typically, the meets are months apart.
    At Saturday's event Bonita recorded a squat lift of 235.5 Kilos/650.4 Lbs; Bench pressed 210 Kilos/463 Lbs, had a Deadlift of 232.5 Kilos/513 Lbs, and a total weight of 737.5 Kilos/1,625.89 Lbs.
    At the 2021 USAPL Classic Raw Nationals at Daytona, Florida last Friday she recorded a squat lift of 276 Kilos/608.47 Lbs, which is an American record. She also had a bench press lift of 155 Kilos/341.71 Lbs and a dead lift of 240 Kilos/529.1 Lbs for a total weight of 671 Kilos/1479.28 Lbs.The C-S graduate beat her own world record in the squat at the USAPL Equipped Nationals with a lift of 276 Kilos a short time after another lifter had eclipsed Bonica's record with a lift of 275.5 Kilos.
    Her previous World Record is 273 Kilos, however a lifter can not set World records unless they are competing at the Worlds event.
I'll be adding more pics in the weeks to come!
Don't blow your pasty if your name is incorrectly spelled!

Simply email me the correct spelling and I'll be glad to fix it. 

youguys4@charterinternet.com

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