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Hurley Approves Funds for Water Project |
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| Hurley - September 16, 2009 The Hurley City Council met
for their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday evening. After
accepting the minutes of the August 11th meeting, the council
heard the reports of the Police, Fire & License, Board of Public
Works, Finance and Gogebic-Iron Wastewater Authority Committees.
These standing committees meet just prior to the city council
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Roll Over Diverts Morning Traffic |
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Photos by
Linda Graham Wakefield - September 16, 2009 An early morning vehicle accident resulted in traffic being diverted away from the the Wakefield Visitor Center at Sunday Lake Street. What appeared to be a fire at the visitor center was actually smoke emanating from a semi rig which had rolled over negotiating the curve in the road. The $100,000 rig was owned by Swift Trucking and is similar to the one shown in the pictures above. The vehicle was being driven by a lease operator, Jeffery DuBour' . Neither the driver nor an unidentified female passenger in the truck were injured in the incident. Fortunately, recently refurbished Indian Number 59, a Peter Wolf Toth sculpture, also escaped injury. There were several safety and law enforcement units on the scene. Wakefield fire Chief Mike Yon and other members of the Wakefield Fire Department were joined by members of the Sheriff's Department and The State Police. The accident occurred right across the road from the State Police Headquarters.
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U.P. Chiefs Elect Officers |
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The Upper
Peninsula Fire
Chiefs'
Association
elected officers
at the September
12th meeting in
Ishpeming
The following Chiefs were selected:
President-Jeff
Iverson,
Breitung
Vice
President-Dick
Caudill,
Watersmeet Secretary/Treasurer- Jeff Seppala, Alpha-Amasa Volunteer Fire Department Trustee-Ken Jacobson, Ironwood Volunteer Fire Department Trustee-Mike Yon, Wakefield Fire Department
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Gogebic - Iron County Airport Fly-In |
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| ronwood Township - September
14, 2009 Saturday was the Gogebic-Iron County Fly-In and Mother Nature finally cooperated and there was perfect weather for the event. |
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There was of course planes coming
and going all day, but there were
other things happening as well.
There was a great deal of
entertainment including music by
John Keating, (always a treat),
rides, games and amusements for kids
of every age. There was a flea
market including arts and crafts for
sale. The Klassic Kruisers were on hand with some their fine classic automobiles. |
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Council Meeting - a Real Yawner |
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| Ironwood - September 15, 2009 Last evenings city council meeting was not much more than a yawner, as can be seen by councilman Burchell pictured above. The only exceptions were some condemnations of blighted property and Burchell who once again used his pulpit for political posturing with respects to the granola bar war with the ATV and Snomobile riders.. We will be covering the latter in an IronwoodInfo editorial. The council finally voted to condemn properties that have been offending taxpayers for decades. When asked by Steve Frank why they addressed the issue now, he was reminded that the city had just recieved a significant grant for that purpose. The real question should have been why hasn't the city done something about these properties long ago! They were blighted properties when this writer moved to Ironwood more than two decades ago. One has to ask, why do we think we can afford to repair a dilapidated library building for $2,000,000. and not afford to spend a few thousand dollars cleaning up the many, many blighted homes and storefronts defacing our city. More to follow on Burchell's politicalization of the council meeting. |
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Guthrie Exhibit Closes |
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Author/Writer to Speak at MTU Tonight! |
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| Hancock - September 14, 2009 Thursday evening a reception
was held for artist Derek Guthrie. It was a true highlight in
the history of Finlandia’s art program. According to gallery
director Carrie Flaspohler, Guthrie is the most prominent artist
to be exhibited at Finlandia. Michigan Technological University
will also sponsor a lecture by the artist on Monday, September
14, 7:00 p.m., at the M.T.U. Forestry Building Auditorium,
Houghton. |
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Fundraiser for Area Youth |
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| Ironwood - September 13, 2009 Pictured above right is retired Ironwood teacher Kitty Colasacco and fellow volunteers. The group has been fundraising at the entrance to the Ironwood Super One Store. The group is working to provide youth services to kids in need. It's a worthy cause. Give them your support! |
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Parmeter Exhibit Opens |
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| Hancock - September 15, 2009 The Reflection Gallery at the Jutila Center campus is currently exhibiting the photography of Brian Parmeter. The exhibit of these terrific photographs by local photographer Brian Parmeter opened August 28th, and it will run through September 23rd. So there’s enough time remaining to get a good look at Brian’s great work. |
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Bowling Season Begins! |
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| September 11, 2009 - White Pine The bowling season kicked off this week at the Kontika Black Bear Lanes. Members of the Wednesday Night Ladies League began their 30 week league this week. |
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One team "The Ontonagon Herald" did not return this year and was replaced by "S&S Services" which was assembled by Julie Anderson. After one full evening of bowling the "Flower Garden" lead the league 1286 scratch pins, followed by "Peninsula Graphics" with 1173 pins. The Monday Night Men's League" begins September 14, 2009 |
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