This past spring, the Baraga County Fair applied to the Portage Health Foundation and was awarded funds for the installation of a new septic system at the fairgrounds in Pelkie. The old sewer system was in critical need of upgrading. With this grant, funds were used to cover the costs of pumping out and removing the old septic tank; installing a new 1500 gallon cement holding tank; replacement tank permit fees; and backfilling, grading, seeding, and mulching over the new tank. The installation of the new system will be completed just in time for the 2015 Baraga County Fair. The PHFoundation was excited to collaborate with the Fair Board to enable the fairgrounds to continue being a location that promotes and fosters community involvement and participation for years to come!