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Loving Foreign Trade

Ironwood - February 2010

While many Americans may look negatively upon the U.S. – South American Trade Agreement, Ironwood residents have had a positive experience for the past two months. Brazilian Exchange Students, Marina Lime and Elisa Lengler have been demonstrating the benefits of free trade.

Both Marina and Elisa have been working as interns at Jacquart Fabric Products since December 14th. They have been studying at Northern Michigan as part of a student exchange program. The Brazilian Government has introduced an exchange program that permitted the young ladies to come to the U.S. to further their studies. Fortunately, Northern Michigan University has a similar program that allowed Lisa and Marina to come to the Upper Peninsula.
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Vandeville Exhibits At Copper Country Community Art Center

Hancock - February 6, 2010

Thursday evening an opening reception was held for artist Denise Vandeville at the Copper Country Community Art Center.

Denise is an amazing artist whose installation “Dignity” has transformed the Hancock Gallery.
 
Denise Vandeville is the Dean of Finlandia University’s School of Art and Design. Prior to coming to Finlandia, Vandeville taught for many years at Bay Du Noc Community College.  Read More...

Commission To Consider Loan Agreement

Ironwood February 6, 2010

Tonight the City of Ironwood Commissioners will consider approval of promissory note with Josephson’s Nursing Home for the repayment of the Revolving Loan Fund.
 
The note will most likely be approved as there currently is no obligatory signature for the $100,000 loan.  Read More...
Wastewater Authority Approves Repair Contract

Ironwood - February 8, 2010

The Gogebic-Iron Authority and Board held  its January meeting last week.  The regular February meeting will take place on its regularly scheduled date later this month.

The board/authority members discussed the needed repairs and/or replacement to an effluent pipe at the plant.

Last month emergency repairs had to be made to an effluent carrying pipe which had begun to leak. A combination of caustic chemicals and old age has taken their toll on the pipe and other sections of the facility. Read More...

Student Art Exhibit Opens @ Finlandia

Hancock February 6, 2010

Last Thursday a new exhibit opened at the Finlandia Reflections Gallery. The exhibit features the work of four Finlandia School of Art & Design students. The exhibit includes book illustrations by Josh Jaehnig and Rachel Reidenga, and photographs and paintings—in an exhibit titled “But There is So Much to Climb!” by Sarah Anderson and Stephanie Trevino. The opening of the exhibit was celebrated with a public reception for the artists.
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And The Winner Is.......

Michigan Tech - February 5, 2010

Thursday was a mostly cloudy cloudy day but, not a few miles away in Hancock. For the Frat Brothers at Phi Kappa Tau it was another sunny day in Hancock. The Ice Carnival entry had just one first place in the coveted month-long Fraternity Division.

Their theme was "A Classic Mario Plight Portrayed In Snowy White" The Storyline was "A Nintendo video game—in a mushroom kingdom, villains steal the princess and the good guys go on a quest to save her."

This year's Carnival theme was "Games We Know - Captured In in Snow"
Mario Brothers, Nintendo and Chess were all popular entries, however, it was Phi Kappa Tau's fantastic statuary that took home the gold.

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Chilly Run For Charity

Houghton - February 5, 2010

The Frat members of of Sigma Tau Gamma, the Gamma Chi Chapter of Michigan Tech in front of their entry in Winter Carnival 2009. In addition to their sculpture success, the frat members successfully raised money for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Fortunately for the brave guys who took part in this chilly fundraiser, the temperature rose to 30 degrees this morning. The Frat members completed their annual run for charity, running from Wadsworth Hall to their Frat House on College Ave.
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Ironwood Students Make MTU Dean's List

Ironwood - February 5, 2010

Two Ironwood students have made the Michigan Tech Dean's List. Sophomore Marcel Kerkove is listed on the 4.0 GPA list. Marcel is an engineering Student at MTU.

Kyle Torni (photo left) a senior is on the 3.5 - 3.99 List. Kyle is a senior and will be entering a pre-med program this fall. Kyle is the President of the Blue Key Honor Society and the Chairman of this year's Ice Carnarval.

The entire list can be viewed at http://www.sa.mtu.edu/dean/list/
Snowmobile Ride Aims to Break Record, Raise Cash

Ironwood - February 4, 2010

A Richmond Minnesota man and part time Ironwood resident is in the middle of his world record snowmobile run that is raising money for people and family members dealing with cancer. At the age of 55 Nick Keller is attempting to break the world record of 12,163 miles traveled on a snowmobile in 60 consecutive days.

Keller's trip is dedicated to the 20th Anniversary of his mother's death from cancer. Mary Jane was only 56.

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Lets Go To The Hop 

Ironwood - February 2, 2010
The Klassic Kruisers Car Club and the Ironwood Knights of Columbus invite you to join them at “Let’s Go to the Hop!” this year’s annual winter fund raiser. This year’s dance is returning to the oldies sock hop theme and is set for Saturday, February 20, from 8 pm to midnight at the KC Hall, with live music by “Rewynd” sponsored by Quality Collision Center and Care-A-Van. Activities include a 50/50 raffle, karaoke, contests, and the world's largest silent raffle table featuring many hand crafted items and prizes donated by local businesses. The KCs provide refreshments. So fluff up your crinolines, dust off your leather jackets and saddle shoes and plan to join the Kruisers and the KCs for another evening of music, dancing, food and fun! All proceeds go to further the community support activities of the car club.
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46th Parallel Planters Offering Richter Presentation

Ironwood - February 2, 2010
The 46th Parallel Planters Gardening Club invites all interested nature lovers to meet Jeff Richter well-known Mercer nature photographer on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 6 p.m. at Gogebic Community College. Jeff will present a slide show on “Seasons of the North”. He is well-known for his photographs in “White Deer- Ghosts of the North”, “Pure Superior ” and “Seasons of the North”. Jeff will have the books on hand and will autograph them when purchased. 
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