R. R. Branstrom | Daily Press

Apprentices in the building trades were recently recognized at a ceremony organized by the Upper Peninsula Construction Council. Pictured between 108th District Representative Dave Preston (far left) and State Senator Ed McBroom (far right) are, from left to right: Eric Soderman from UA Plumbers, Pipefitters & HVAC/R Local 111; Fred Magdaleno with Carpenters Local 1510; and Samuel Burgess with IBEW Local 906. Magdaleno was named Apprentice of the Year for 2024; Soderman and Burgess were both finalists for the award.