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Let The Dominos
Fall
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| Bessemer - July 2, 2009 The annual domino fall took place last
night in the parking lot of the Bessemer BP station. It was the
eighteenth time that creator Cutso Corullo has put on this favorite
Bessemer Bash event. Cutso, pictured above, built all 5000 dominos that fell last
night and he also built all of the animated features that provide
the entertainment during the fall. There are many features along the
domino route create action when tripped by the dominos.
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First H1N1 Flu Case
Confirmed in Houghton County |
| Hancock - July 2, 12009 Western Upper Peninsula District
Health Department reports the first confirmed case of H1N1 (Swine)
flu in Houghton County. At this time, the other four counties in the
district (Baraga, Keweenaw, Ontonagon and Gogebic) have no confirmed
cases. "The person affected is an adolescent who is doing well and
recovering at home," says Dr. Frankovich, the health department's
medical director. The H1N1 flu continues to spread nationally more
than 27,000 confirmed cases reported in the U.S. as of June 26. In
Michigan, more than 600 cases have been confirmed and there are
hundreds of additional cases of flu-like illness suspected to be
H1N1. To date, there have been few cases reported in the Upper
Peninsula.
The H1N1 flu continues to be generally mild with fever, cough, sore
throat and nasal congestion. But just as with seasonal flu, a
smaller number of people have had more severe illness. People
traditionally considered at higher risk of more serious influenza
illness include children under 5 years, adults 65 years and older,
pregnant women and anyone with one of a number of chronic diseases
including respiratory disease, heart disease, diabetes or decreased
immune function. Your doctor will know if you have an important risk
factor.
"Interestingly, there have been few cases of H1N1 virus infection in
older adults to date and it appears that at least some individuals
in their 60's and older, have some level of immunity to this new
virus. This is likely due to past exposure to a similar strain,"
according to Frankovich.
Good hygiene techniques are still the key in preventing illness with
this flu. Wash your hands frequently or use hand sanitizer, if soap
and water are not available. Washing your hands before eating or
when you first get home after being out and about, is especially
important. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth unless your hands
are freshly washed. If you are ill, stay at home and cover your nose
and mouth when coughing or sneezing, since flu viruses are typically
best spread through the droplets sprayed with coughing and sneezing.
Individuals with H1N1 flu need to stay at home for 7 days or until
24 hours after their symptoms resolve, whichever is longer. This
will help to limit the spread of the virus in the community.
If you have flu-like symptoms and are concerned, call your
healthcare provider for advice. There are medications that help
shorten the flu and decrease its severity. They may also help to
prevent you from developing the flu if you have been in close
contact with someone who has H1N1. Not everyone will need to be
treated or receive preventive medicine. Your healthcare provider
will talk with you about what is recommended in your particular
case.
It is likely that we will see additional cases over the summer
months with an increase in illness during the fall/winter flu
season. Whatever the season, good prevention efforts are the key to
staying healthy.
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Wakefield Begins
Fourth Celebration |
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| Wakefield - July 2, 2009 Wakefield is presenting an Old
Fashion 4th of July Celebration. Some events such as
the tennis tournament are already under way. Today there will be a
variety show at the school gymnasium. Friday there will be a
town picnic and many more events check the schedule below. |
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Thursday |
Home Town Variety Show,
Wakefield-Marenisco
High School
gymnasium.
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7 pm
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(sponsored
by the
Wakefield Historical Society)
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9 pm-?? |
Street Dance
with live music,
Sunday Lake
Street by the
1st
National
Bank.
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Sponsored
by
Den-O's
Sports
Bar |
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Friday 1pm |
"Town
Picnic" at the new pavilion.
Food and refreshments will
be served.
Music at |
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, 1until
??? |
Eddy Park,
bingo
&
much more, starting
at 1 pm.
(sponsored
by the
Wakefield |
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Fireworks Committee) |
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7pm |
"Concert
in
the Park"
with
the Gogebic Range Band and Community Choir |
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performing at
the Eddy Park new
pavilion. (Larry
Gabka, Judy
Levra) |
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During
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Drawings from all correct entries
for "Wakefield Puzzle"
Forms available at area
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Concert
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businesses.
Leave
completed entries
at WN&BPA or the
Visitors
Center by
noon,
July 3 . |
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10pm |
Beautiful
FIREWORKS
display
over
Sunday Lake.
(Sponsored
by the Wakefield
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Fireworks Committee)
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6am |
Salute by the Wakefield Fireworks
Committee starts the Fourth
of
July activities.
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8am |
Sunday Lake Run.
Registration
6:30-7:45
am.
For
more information
contact
Anneita |
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at 364-1621
or Clarence at 364-5454.
(Fire on Ice) |
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9am
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"Unity
of
Faith Believers" non-denominational
service, Eddy Park's
new
pavilion.
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Followed
by coffee and
dippings.
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II
am-2
pm |
"Forchuly" Open House
&
Picnic
on museum
grounds.
Ice cream
served
by
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BessemerlWakefield
Rotary Club members.
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12:30
pm |
Registration
and line-up
at Fire
Hall for
Children's
Parade.
(Wakefield
Volunteer
Fire
Dept) |
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1 pm |
Children's Parade
starts at Fire Hall and ends at
stop light.. |
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Noon |
General
Parade Line-up
at
US2
and
Putnam.
All
floats must sign-in on arrival, and |
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receive assigned
number when in position
..
Line-up
Chm:
Kevin
Dean |
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1 pm |
Preceding the parade
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Klassic Kruisers |
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lpm |
GENERAL 4tb
of JULY PARADE
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Parade Marshals-Honoring representatives
from all
branches
of the service,
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color guard,
bands,
floats, and marching units
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After
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CHILDREN'S RACES
at
Roger Randall Field,
next
to the W
-M
High School |
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parade |
Lunch
served at the Wakefield
VFW by Post #9084
Auxiliary &
Post
Members. |
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Also open for
visits,
American
Legion Post
#
11,
605
River
St.
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Annual time to
greet friends,
relatives,
and
W-M High School
classmates.
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Home Town Fourth
Planned for White Pine |
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| White Pine - July 2, 2009 Once again there will be an
Americana Home Town Fourth of July Celebration at White Pine. This
small town does up the fourth in a big big, way. The day will
begin at 11:00am with a parade that will terminate at the American
Legion Post. After that there will be an afternoon of fun and
family games and food at the Legion ball field. The entertainment
then moves to the Konteka where adult festivities will be held
indoors.
The night will culminate with an amazing fireworks display.
Larger communities barely hold a firecracker to this event. The
great fireworks show begin at dusk at the Konteka parking lot.
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Ontonagon
Campground
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Ontonagon Township - July 1, 2009
The Township Parks Committee has undertaken a much needed
construction project at the Township Campground. The lakefront
campground is gaining a Shower and restroom facility and a Dump
Station for the RVs. The Dump Station is already completed and the
restroom/shower facility is well underway. Angelo Luppino, Inc. is
doing the construction work on the dump station and all but the
roofing and truss work on the bathhouse.
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Superior and
Aspirus
Partner for Home Health and Hospice Services |
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DATE: June 30, 2009
REGARDING: Superior and Aspirus Partner for Home Health and
Hospice Services
FOR: Immediate Release
For More Information
Contact: Guy St. Germain, Health Officer
Phone: 482-7382
Fax: 482-9410
Superior and Aspirus partner for home health and hospice services
Innovative affiliation will strengthen the health care landscape
HANCOCK, MI. – The landscape for home health and hospice care is
changing and improving, according to information presented today
by local and regional health leaders.
Representatives from Superior Home Health and Hospice, currently a
division of Western U.P. Health Department, and Aspirus health
system held a press conference this afternoon at the offices of
Western U.P. Health Department in Hancock, where they described an
innovative business deal that will ensure the viability of vital
health care for years to come:
On September 1, 2009, Superior Home Health and Hospice will become
Aspirus Superior Home Health and Hospice.
Through an innovative collaboration between government and private
entities, Superior will transition from operating as a service of
the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department to standing alone as
an independent company. Superior Home Health employs 60 workers
and serves 200 clients in five counties, from offices in Hancock,
L’Anse, Ontonagon and Bessemer. Aspirus is an integrated health
system based in Wausau, Wisconsin.
“This is an exciting day for everyone involved in this
initiative,” said Guy St. Germain, Health Officer/Administrator
for Western U.P. Health Department. “For 70 years, this health
department has provided vital care to people through our Superior
Home Health division. We believe this partnership will ensure that
we continue to provide outstanding local care for many years.”
Superior Home Health and Hospice will provide uninterrupted care
to its patients throughout the transition, and Superior plans to
retain all of its employees.
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“Aspirus is dedicated to providing a full range of health care
services in the Western Upper Peninsula,” said Jean Burgener, Vice
President of Aspirus Extended Services. “Joining with Superior to
offer excellent, compassionate home health and hospice is a
wonderful opportunity.”
Although Aspirus is a relatively new name in Upper Michigan, it
has established a strong presence through Aspirus Ontonagon
Hospital in Ontonagon, Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium,
several local physician clinics and, most recently, Aspirus
Keweenaw Home Health and Hospice in Calumet.
Chuck Nelson, CEO of Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital, confirmed the
significance of the new affiliation. “This innovative alignment
gives Aspirus a five county presence from the Keweenaw to
Wisconsin, and strengthens the ability of Aspirus Superior to
serve the home health needs of the Western Upper Peninsula,”
Nelson said.
Aspirus Superior Home Health and Hospice will offer a rare
combination of experience and success. Superior has developed a
strong workforce and broad range of services. Aspirus VNA Home
Health was founded in 1947, and was named among the 2008 HomeCare
Elite. Both organizations’ dedication to excellence and compassion
makes the partnership a good fit.
“Together, we will be able to elevate the quality and efficiency
of care provided at all locations,” St. Germain said. “There is so
much talent, experience and dedication involved in this
partnership, I believe our patients and staff will benefit
tremendously.”
About Superior Home Health and Hospice
Superior Home Health and Hospice is a division of Western Upper
Peninsula Health Department, the public health agency for Baraga,
Gogebic, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties. Home care has
been a part of the health department since 1936, making Superior
Home Health and Hospice the longest running home health provider
in the region. The agency is fully accredited and provides
Medicare-certified skilled nursing and hospice care, a full range
of therapy services, medical social services, specialized medical
services such as wound care and infusion therapy, hospice
services, and a variety of community outreach activities including
blood pressure screening, foot care clinics and bereavement
programs.
About Aspirus
Aspirus is a community-guided health system providing leading
heart, cancer, women’s, and spine and neurological care. With
about 4,100 employees, Aspirus serves north central Wisconsin and
the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan through Aspirus Wausau
Hospital; 40 primary and specialty clinics; an affiliated hospital
and physician network; regional home health and hospice services,
and long term/nursing care. Aspirus Wausau Hospital recently was
named to the HealthGrades’ “America’s 50 Best Hospitals” list for
2009. It was the only hospital in Wisconsin, Minnesota or Iowa to
earn the recognition.
Contacts:
Superior Home Health and Hospice – Guy St. Germain, (906) 482-7382
office, (906) 370-1516 cell
Aspirus – Andy Napgezek, (715) 847-2194 office, (715) 571-2690
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American Ramp
Company
2009 Demo Tour |
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| IRONWOOD – July 1, 2009 In anticipation of the development
of a skatepark in the City of Ironwood, the American Ramp Company
(ARC) will be in Ironwood on Monday July 6, 2009 for a second
demonstration of some of their skatepark equipment. The
demonstration will take place at the site of the Ironwood
Rotary/Hiawatha Skatepark, located at the intersection of Suffolk
and Grant Streets. The equipment will be available for local
skateboarders to use from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM, provided that the
appropriate waivers are signed (waivers will be available at the
demonstration site).
This summer, ARC is traveling to cities across the U.S to set up a
complete skatepark so that your local riders can experience ARC
equipment firsthand and those making the decision to purchase a
skatepark for your city can see why our equipment makes us the
leading skatepark manufacturer in the world. Our mobile skatepark
features
equipment from each of our three product lines which will help you
decide which building method is right for your city. During the
skate session we will provide music, run some contests, give away
prizes, and will have a representative available to answer any
questions and explain the products. All participants must complete
a waiver
and must bring and wear a helmet to participate. Skater owned and
operated American Ramp Company is located in Joplin, Missouri and
designs, manufactures and
installs skateparks throughout the world. The company’s website
can be accessed at
www.americanrampcompany.com
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day
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MTU Receives
More Funding |
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| Houghton - July 1, 2009 Associate Professor Andrew Storer
(SFRES) has received funding from the USDA Forest Service for
two projects: $55,000 for "Phloem Reduction in Support of the
Slow Ash Mortality (SLAM) Project" and $65,000 for "Project
Coordinator for the Slow Ash Mortality (SLAM) Project."
Assistant Professor Kurt Paterson (CEE) has received $145,468
from NSF for a three-year project, "IRES US-Tanzania: Developing
Global Engineers and Scientists through Collaborative Technology
Innovation for Public Health Improvements in Tanzania."
Professor Miguel Levy (Physics) has received $289,070 from NSF
for a three-year project, "Degenerate Bandgaps in Magneto-Photonic
Crystals and Magneto-Photonic Crystal Biochemical Sensors."
Assistant Professor Simon Carn (GMES) has received $304,428 from
NASA for a two-year project, "Validation of OMI L2 Sulfur
Dioxide Retrievals Over Volcanic and Anthropogenic Sources."
Department Chair Ravindra Pandey (Physics) has received $50,000
from the US Department of Defense, Army Research Office, for a
potential $434,000 project, "Fundamental Understanding of
'Probe'-'Target' Molecular Interactions and Electronic Response
for Nanoarchitecture-Based-Time and Chemical and Biological
Detection System."
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Bessemer Blast 2009 |
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June 27th |
50/50 Raffle, Poker Run, & Geocaching Bessemer Begins
8:30am-11:00am- 21st Annual Hometown Run-Bessemer City Hall-
Contact Lori 906-364-1315
3:00pm-6:00pm-19th Annual Demolition Derby- Pit Area-North
Moore Street-Contact Keith 906-285-2450 or Ken 906-932-1567
4:30pm -Friends&Family Softball Tournament-at Barber Field
contact Linda Nelson 906-663-4549 or
llnelson61@sbcglobal.net
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June 28th |
50/50 Raffle, Poker Run & Geocaching Bessemer Continues
1:00pm-5:00pm-4th Annual Northwestern Mud Run Association
Festival -Pit Area-North Moore Street RAIN OR SHINE
www.nwmudrunners.com Contact Bill 906-932-1437 or Keith 906-364-1734
2:00pm-6:00pm-Polka Dance-Music by Jeff Walker & Scott Krohn
-Bessemer City Hall Auditorium contact Betty 906-663-4228
4:30pm-Friends & Family Softball Tournament- Barber field
contact Linda Nelson 906-663-4549 or
llnelson61@sbcglobal.net
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June 29th |
50/50 Raffle, Poker Run & Geocaching Bessemer Continues
7:00pm- Electronic Dart Tournament -Mary Street Sponsored by
Pit Stop Bar & Grill contact Melissa 9006-663-4001
5:00pm- Friends & Family Softball Tournament-Barber Field
contact Linda Nelson 906-663-4549 or
llnelson61@sbcglobals.net
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50/50 Raffle, Poker Run & Geocaching Bessemer Continues
4:00pm-8:00pm-VFW Hamburger & Freedom Fries -Bessemer VFW
Post 3673 contact Jack 906-667-0812
6:00pm-Flat Tire Bike Tour-Bluff Valley Park-Cookout to
follow ride contact Dave uptrek@gmail.com or 715-492-5858
8:00pm-1/2 New Year's Party-Music by Griffin Vittone & The Lead
Street Mob -Pit Stop Bar & Grill contact Melissa 906-663-4001
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July 1st |
50/50 Raffle, Poker Run, & Geocaching Bessemer Continues
10:00am-6:00pm- Natural Resource Center Open House-North
Moore Street contact Vicki 906-663-4045.
4:00pm- Swings & Wings Firecracker Golf Scramble-Boulder
Creek Golf Course contact Boulder Creek 906-932-9066.
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July 2nd |
50/50 Raffle, Poker Run & Geocaching Bessemer Continues
10:00am-6:00pm- Helicopter Rides-Field East of Steiger's Home
Center U.S. Highway 2 contact Don 906-458-7796.
4:00pm-7:00pm-American Legion Post #27 Spaghetti Dinner
-North Moore Street contact Post #27 906-667-0422
6:00pm-6:30pm 18th Annual Domino Fall U.S. Hwy 2 & Moore
Street (BP Parking Lot) Contact Cutso 906-667-0958 Rain Date:
Friday, July 3, 2009-same time.
6:30pm-9:00pm 21st Annual Bed Races/4th Annual Bar Stool Races
and 15th Annual Lawn Mower Sprints- Mary Street contact Melissa
906-63-4001; Tom 906-663-4353 or John 906-667-0269.
7:30pm-midnight Karaoke- Mary Street |
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July 3rd |
50/50 Raffle, Poker Run & Geocaching Bessemer Continues
9:00am-1:00pm-21st Annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament-Mary
Street contact Paul 906-667-0269;George 906-663-6006 or Frank
906-663-4848
10:00am-6:00pm-Helicopter Rides-Field East of Steiger's Home
Center U.S. 2 contact Don 906-458-7796 .
11:00am-1:00pm-Salad Luncheon-Sharon Lutheran Church Sellar
Street contact Sandy 906-6634338
12:00am-4:00pm- 18th Annual Bessemer Education Association
Strawberry Social-Bessemer City Hall Auditorium contact Janet
906-663-6077.
6:00pm-6:45pm-18th Annual Street Bowling-Mary Street contact
Cheryl 906-667-0804.
6:45pm-7:15pm-21st Annual Simon Says Competition- Mary Street
contact John 906-663-6077.
7:15-8:00pm-6th Annual Derrick Brown Memorial Slingshot Water
Balloon Toss -Mary Street contact Anna 906-663-4291.
8:00pm-MidnightSteet Dance-Music by LP3 -Sophie Street
contact Linda 906-663-4549.
Midnight-POKER RUN ENDS
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July 4th |
50/50 Raffle & Geocaching Bessemer Continues 6:00am-Poncho's
Memorial Salute-Massie Field
9:30am-11:30am- Family Games and Races-Massie Field contact
Mary or Randy 906-663-4401.
10:00am-5:00pm-Helicopter Rides- Field East of Steiger's Home
Center U.S. Highway 2 contact Don 906-458-7796.
1:30pm-2:00pm-Children's Parade- Line up:1:00pm Washington
School contact Barb 906-667-0647.
2:00pm- Bessemer Fire Department Open House-Free hot dogs and
soda-Fire Hall contact Neal 906-663-4549.
2:00pm- GEOCACHING BESSEMER ENDS
5:00pm-6:30pm- Bessemer Parade Line Up-Registration: Bessemer
Auto New Car Showroom- Line up: Galena Street contact Lou
906-663-4871
6:00pm- Marching Band Music-Parade Route/Main Street
6:30pm-Memory Lane Car Cruise-South on Moore Street then
North on South Sophie Street contact Linda 906-667-0153
7:00pm-Duluth Air National Guard F-16 Flyover-Sophie Street
contact Marcella 906-663-4011 or 906-667-0546.
7:00pm- 50/50 Raffle Ends
7:00pm-8:30pm-Bessemer's Giant 4th of July Parade-
Galena/Moore/Colby/Sophie/Silvers Streets
Judges Platform:Sophie and Mary Streets contact Lou 906-663-4871
8:30pm-50/50 Raffle Winning Number Announced- Last Float Unit
in Parade contact Sheri 906-663-6874
Following the Parade-Marty's Goldenaires Concert- Massie
Field contact Neil 906-663-4549.
Dusk-Thunder on the Mountain Fireworks Display- Massie Field
contact Neil 906-663-4549 |
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July 5th |
7:00am-12:00noon-Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast-
St. Sebastian Gym-Iron Street
9:30-10:30-Ecumenical Service-Bluff Valley Park contact Sandy
906-667-0891 |
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What Were They
Thinking ? |
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| Ironwood - July 1, 2009 Pictured above is the demolition of
the former Hardee Fast Food Resteraunt on US 2 in Ironwood. It is
being torn down to make room for the new O,Reilly's Auto Parts
Store.
O'Reilly's is quickly becoming the Walmart of auto parts retailing.
The chain consists of 3,337 stores. in 38 states
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The
following
is in
addition
to the
requested
rate
increase...
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UPPCO
Begins
Collecting
Michigan
Energy
Efficiency
Funds
with
July
Bills |
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Houghton,
MI –
Upper
Peninsula
Power
Company
(UPPCO),
along
with all
other
Michigan
utilities,
will
begin
collecting
funds
from
customers
for
energy
efficiency
programs
as
indicated
by
Michigan
Act 295,
the
Clean,
Renewable,
and
Efficient
Energy
Act,
which
was
voted
into law
in 2008.
To
comply
with the
program,
utilities
are
required
to
collect
money to
fund
their
own
energy-efficiency
projects
or to
forward
the
money to
a third
party
selected
by the
state
that
will
design
and
administer
energy-efficiency
programs.
UPPCO
will
forward
the
money it
collects
to the
third-party
administrator,
which
the
State of
Michigan
has not
yet
named.
"I
know it
sounds
and
feels
counter-intuitive,"
said
Janet
Wolfe,
UPPCO
spokesperson.
"But
customers
should
see
savings
in the
long run
as a
result
of these
programs."
Wolfe
explained
that
while
UPPCO
residential
customers
would
see
average
additional
charges
of about
$1.05/month,
the
increases
in
energy
efficiency
attained
by
people
who take
advantage
of the
new
programs
should
allow
utilities
to avoid
building
costly
electric
generation
facilities
down the
road.
"It's
a little
like
pay-me-now
or
pay-me-later,"
she
said,
"but
another
benefit
of the
pay-me-now
approach
is that
it will
help
reduce
our
carbon
footprints
– and
that's
good for
everyone."
The
charge
will
begin
appearing
on July
bills
and will
be
identified
as a
separate
item
called
the
"Michigan
Energy
Efficiency
Charge."
For
More
Information,
Contact:
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Janet
Wolfe,
Communications
Manager
906-483-4528
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UPPCO
Customer
Service
800-562-7680
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In Our Opinion! |
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An
IronwoodInfo
Editorial |
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City
Continues to |
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Bargain in
Bad Faith |
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| Ironwood - June 30, 2009 Before you read the following I
would like to make one thing clear. For the length of my
entire career, I was never a member of a union, I was always
considered a part of management. Furthermore, no one in my
family was ever a member of a union. While I like to think of
myself as a Goldwater Republican, I would neither accept nor
condone the methods being used by the spineless city council
in its dealings with the city's union employees.
The city's tactics appear to be nothing less than Union
Busting!
City of Ironwood municipal employees have been working for two
years without a contract, due to bad faith bargaining by city
officials. Each time the workers come close to a tentative
agreement with the city, the city's big guns throw another
obstacle in the way of finalization.
Ironwood, unlike any other local government does everything in
its power to beat up the local union workers. It's been over
one year since Ironwood residents picked up signs and walked
the informational picket lines in front of the Memorial
Building. Still the inept city council has failed to bring
this disgraceful situation to a conclusion.
Let's make one thing perfectly clear. We are not talking about
some union members in New York nor are we talking about Union
Workers in California, nor Detroit for that matter.
We are talking about people who work and live right here in
Ironwood.
They are not the enemy they are one of us.
They send their kids to the same schools that we send our
children to.
They bring their children to the same churches we all attend.
They take their hard earned dollars to shop in the same stores
where we all shop.
They pay the same taxes that we all do.
They not only tolerate the same miserable weather that we do,
but go out in that miserable weather to take care of our
needs.
We were not laying in holes repairing the water leaks
resulting from years of neglect by the politicians, they were.
"They" are "us", and quite frankly I'm fed up with trashy
attitude that our city workers are receiving by inept
politicians. Union busting is not a good thing and it's
certainly not an honorable thing.
The City is paying the City Attorney $100. an hour to stall
off the union contract. The city continues to use the
unproductive adversarial Form of Negotiations." A method that
does nothing to solve union negotiations nor to increase the
self-respect of Ironwood . You can't show respect to others
when you have no self respect to begin with.
In the event that some of our readers are too young to
remember, prior to the formation of unions there was no middle
class. None! There were however abusive employers, both public
and private.
Almost everything that we enjoy today comes as a result of
unions fighting for employees which resulted in the creation
of our middle class. The pay check that you enjoy today is
only as large as it is because of our nation's unions. Let us
remember also that when union membership was at its pinnacle
so was American prosperity. Ironwood's greatest days also came
when the unions were at their highest level.
Ironwood's fiscal woes are not a result of union wages or
benefits. It is the result of city government that failed
miserably and then mis appropriated the workers pension money.
Let's not forget that the economic collapse of 2008 was not a
result of labor but more abuse by those who crush not only
unions but employees in general.
If our city government can pay an attorney $100,000 plus per
year and a city manager $100,000 per year and then piss away
thousands of dollars on unnecessary ads in the Daily Globe,
then it damn well can afford to pay its workers a living wage!
Last Monday Bob Murphy spoke to the city commission and the
following are his remarks:
Monday June 22, 2009
City of Ironwood Commission Meeting - Public Comment.
My name is Bob Murphy. I am a staff representative with
Michigan Council 25 AFSCME. I am here this afternoon on behalf
of Local 1538. My team and I have been negotiating with
representatives of the City since the spring of 2007. We
believe it is time the City of Ironwood settles the contract
with its City employees. I have made two separate offers to
City representative over the past several weeks, the first of
which after review received several language amendments which
I believe now mirrors the Public Safety Agreement that was
ratified by this commission several weeks ago.
Last week I asked your negotiating team if it was their intent
to submit and recommend that offer to you for ratification,
your chief negotiator Denies Cossi indicated that they would
not, and went on to state (and I paraphrase) that is was their
intent was to go through the entire contract and find all the
things they did not like and make a proposal.
I strongly encourage this Commission to reconsider this course
of action as it will leave me no other option than to file
unfair labor practice charges with the Michigan Employment
Relation Commission and any other legal action that may be
available.
Please let me restate that Local 1538 did pre-ratified the
proposal that was submitted to the City Manager two weeks ago
and I believe mirrors the Agreement that was reached between
the Ironwood Public Safety and the City of Ironwood and
ratified by this Commission.
Thank you for your time.
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Watersmeet
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M e d i a R e l e a s e
On Sunday, June 28, 2009, Watersmeet Township Fire Chief Richard
Caudill received the Public Service Firefighter of the Year
Award from the Michigan State Firemen’s Association at their
134th Annual Conference in Paw Paw, Michigan. This award
recognizes firefighters and/or fire officers for outstanding
service or duties above and beyond that normally expected of a
good firefighter. These activities could include fire prevention
work; education; outstanding community or humanitarian service
in his or her capacity as a firefighter. Chief Caudill exhibits
all of these qualities and more.
Chief Caudill was nominated for this award by a team of
individuals including members of his department and retired
officials from the Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council.
Chief Caudill has been a member of the Watersmeet Township Fire
Department for 37 years with the last 19 years as chief. Chief
Caudill is committed to training and fire safety – not only
within his department, but throughout the state and specifically
throughout the Upper Peninsula. In the early 1990, Chief Caudill
became a certified instructor through the Michigan Fire Fighters
Training Council. Chief Caudill travels all over the State of
Michigan and Northern Wisconsin to attend training classes,
participate in instructor train-the trainers, and take part in
seminars that would keep his skills sharp as well as enable him
to instruct courses. Many of these trips are on his own time and
at his own expense.
Chief Caudill became a Training Coordinator for the Michigan
Fire Fighters Training Council and has served in this capacity
for over ten years. Chief Caudill is interested in maintaining
certified instructors throughout the Upper Peninsula by
mentoring new instructors, assisting instructors and proctoring
exams in nine of the fifteen counties in the Upper Peninsula. In
addition to his Training Coordinator duties, Chief Caudill is an
active instructor, who traveling to teach many times when no one
else will. He is the current Vice President of the Upper
Peninsula Fire Chief’s Association.
Letters of support from the Watersmeet community highlighted
Chief Caudill’s public service and commitment to community as
well as his humanitarian side. Watersmeet Township Supervisor
Frank Kuchevar stated in his letter of support: “Richard’s
contributions have also reached outwardly into other
communities, counties, and the state arena as well. Richard is
well known in the area for his related educator experience in
the field of fire and safety. He has served his community by
serving elected terms for the local Township government Board of
Trustees and the local School Board.”
School Superintendent George Peterson stated: “Dick is always
there for the school whenever we ask him to present a program
for Fire Prevention Week, CPR Training, Pandemic Flu Exercises
or just being a strong Nimrod supporter.”
Watersmeet Fire Department Safety Officer, Parnell Basanese
gives insight to Chief Caudill’s humanitarian side: “He is a
very compassionate individual who gives 110% to anything that he
is involved with. There was an instance where a family in town
who had nine children at home and they had a house fire on
Christmas Eve. The fire totaled the upstairs of their home
displacing family members to friends and relatives. Chief
Caudill went home from the fire and got to work on his computer
to find out where and how to get this family in need some help –
on Christmas Day, the Red Cross was in Watersmeet to present the
family with money for food and clothing for their children. As I
said before, the Chief takes everything to heart and treats
everyone like family so therefore he does not stop when he hangs
his gear at the fire hall. Sometimes this is just the
beginning.”
Chief Caudill is committed not only to assuring that the
Watersmeet Fire Department has adequate equipment and
facilities, but also that all departments in the Upper Peninsula
have the equipment they need. Chief Caudill seeks out
departments who are getting new hoses, turnout gear, etc. and
contacts them to find out what they are planning to do with the
old. In his world, there’s always a way to recycle equipment and
send it on to departments in need. Whether it is hose and
nozzles donated from the Saginaw area, or turnout gear and
SCBA’s from Rockford, Chief Caudill has or knows of a department
that can use the equipment and finds a way to have it brought to
the Upper Peninsula for free.
Chief Caudill has successfully written and administered grants
for the Watersmeet Fire Department through the Assistance to
Firefighters Grants Program and the USDA Rural Development Grant
Program which brought much needed vehicles, equipment and
facilities to the department including a rescue vehicle, JAWS
equipment, SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus), air
compressor, and a Thermal Imaging Camera.
Throughout his public service career, Chief Caudill has remained
a strong family man. Chief Caudill (Dick) and the love of his
life Jane, were married for 43 years before Jane passed away in
2005. Chief Caudill has five children, twenty grandchildren, and
eight great-grand children.
More information on the Michigan State Firemen’s Association:
http://www.angelfire.com/mi/michiganstatefiremen/
The Michigan State Firemen’s Association was organized in 1875
to:
Invite and urge all members of the fire departments to become
members and give their active and or moral support to the cause
of safeguarding life and property against fire dangers and any
other emergency or disaster.
Establish harmony of action between member departments; secure
and insure protection and success provide pecuniary support for
and promote the best interest of all firefighters of the State
of Michigan.
Promote and support legislation that will result in better
building construction, greater safety to life and property and
to better the conditions of all fire departments and
firefighters.
Actively promote and support the science of fire prevention
for the people of Michigan.
Actively engage with other organizations and agencies, public
and private, to provide continuing education to all firefighters
in this state.
Encourage the cultivation of fraternal friendship between the
firefighters of the State; establish lines of communications
with segments of the fire service that have organized for their
own special interests; and to cooperate with other States for
our mutual interests, needs, and advancement.
Do all other things related to the foregoing general purpose
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Trail No.2
Designated Dual Use |
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| Ironwood - June 30, 2009 The Ironwood City Council sat in
special session Monday night to determine the future of
Recreational Trail "2" through the city. The trail runs parallel
to US 2 through much of the four mile corridor.
Ironwood up to now Ironwood was the only city in the area without
a designated ATV trail. Last night that all changed when the city
council voted 4-1 to allow access to "Recreational Trail" already
used by snowmobiles. The only council member voting against the
ordinance was Gema Lamb.
Kim Kolasar spoke regarding the need to connect Hurley to
Bessemer, Wakefield and Marenisco. Working at the Ironwood Chamber
Information Center, Kim advised of the many tourist that turn back
to Iron County for lack of access through Ironwood. Iron County
has the largest ATV trail system in Wisconsin according to Brian
Dary.
Gordy Koski the County Recreational Officer, told the council that
in order to combat the dust problems on the trail, that the trail
must first be "designated" an authorized trail. After that is
accomplished he can apply for DNR grants to spray the trail and
reduce the dust. He further stated that once the trail was
designated he could then proceed to post speed limits along the
route. The councilmen also requested signage that indicated that
motorized vehicles must give the right a way to pedestrian
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A Day of Wet
Sailing |
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| On Sunday July 5th, The 7th Annual Cardboard Boat Race will
take place at Lake Gogebic.
The event provides an afternoon of fun for everyone gathering
at the Hoop N Holler in Marenisco.
The event kicks off at 2:00pm.(EDT) ... The Hoop N Holler is
located just south of M-28.
(ed. note: The Hoop N Holler is a great place for terrific
Hamburgers - the real kind. )
For additional information call 906-575-5555 |
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Comprehensive
Land Use
Plan Nears Completion |
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Globe Inaccuracy Causes
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| Ironwood - June 29, 2009 The Gogebic County Economic
Development Commission came one step closer to finalizing the
County's Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The plan as presented last
Thursday by Kelly Drake came up short of the final draft as expected
by the commission. It appears that the final draft might be on lline
in time for the next commission meeting, or not.
Kelly Drake representing U.P. Engineering is working on the project.
The project is taking a long time and it seems that the commission
is trying to accomidate every special interest group in the county.
An earlier draft was published in IronwoodInfo, and it looked very
good at that time.
It was announced that the Wakefield Renaissance Zone has received an
extension until 2024.
In other matters it was mentioned that an erroneous report in the
Daily Globe created serious concerns for the GEDC. In a June 11,
2009 Globe story it was incorrectly stated that Donna Scorce had
revealed a businessmen's net worth when she appeared before the
County Commission. The Globe later printed a retraction. (Ed. note:
The correction or retraction was so small and so buried in the back
pages it is almost impossible to find.) |
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Twin Lakes Boat Parade
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Twin Lakes -
On July 3rd Twin Lakes will once again celebrate Independence day
with a lighted boat parade.
Those who wish to watch the parade at dusk can get a good view from
the State Park, or the Elm River boat launch.
Launch your boat at the Elm River Township Boat Launch, or at Twin
Lakes State Park. The best decorated boats will win prizes. Register
your boat at Krupp's Mini Mart,or call 288-3888.
There will also be a Children's Parade at 1:00 at the Twin Lakes
State Park, followed by an Ice Cream Social.
Photos above and
below taken at 2008 parade by IronwoodInfo photographers.
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Local Fire
Fighters Train
For Vehicle Extrication |
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Ironwood - June 28, 2009
Being involved in an auto accident is certainly a bad experience.
Being trapped in you car as a result of an accident is traumatic
experience. Fortunately for Gogebic County residents, our local
firefighters, remain well trained in life saving extrication
procedures.
This weekend members of local fire departments participated in a
continuing education class dedicated to vehicle extrication. The
course, "Basic Vehicle Extrication" was produced by the Michigan
Fire Fighter Training Council. The class instructor was Dan Simondson from the Sagola Volunteer Fire Department. Dan is the
expert instructor on this subject for the U.P. Fire Departments.
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Pikka (WVFD), Bill Anderson (WVFD), Zack Brentar (IVFD), Bob Brentar
( IVFD), Jamie Peite (ITVFD), Ken Jacobson (IVFD), Barb Allen (IVFD),
Cory Roell (Sagola) Dan Simondson (Sagola) and Jordan Notch Reller (IVFD).
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The 54th Annual Fine Art Show |
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The Bessemer Blast Just Got
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Bessemer - June 25th, 2009 The Range Art Association is presenting its 54th
annual fine art show in Bessemer this year. The show is being
presented as part of the 2009 Bessemer Blast. The show is being hosted in
the Bessemer Heritage Center located on South Sophie Street. The
Heritage Center makes an excellent venue for the eighty plus
wonderful works of art on display there. The show demonstrates just how
many talented artists there are in the Range area.
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Wastewater Board Passes
Budget |
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| Ironwood - June 26, 2009
The Wastewater Authority and Wastewater Board held its regular
meeting Thursday morning. The board discussed the Insurance Renewal
Quotation it received from the agent, the Hannula Agency. The quote
was $33,164. which is actually a little less than the current year's
premium. The Board/Authority decided to ask for an additional quote
based on alternative deductibles. The Agency/Board is pleased with
the current carrier and services of the company, but felt that the
current deductibles may be too small.
Mark Bowman discussed possible problems coming up with the sludge
deposits on smaller acreage sites. After a while these smaller site
become phosphorous sensitive. Mark and board member Bernie Brunello
are going to check on other possible sites that could use the sludge
for its fertilization qualities. Basically, the sludge remaining
after complete treatment at the plant becomes something similar to
Malorganite. The sew treatment process goes through several
processes, one or more of the processes are similar to a gardener
making compost.
Mark Bowman the facility manager, is a pro and is extremely
knowledgeable in wastewater treatment. He stays on top of all
emerging technologies and is on the lookout for ways to not only
make our facility more cost efficient, but is looking to making the
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Mark also promotes education of the plant employees. Education
through material and seminars are encouraged. Being as remotely
situated as we are, cost for services would be very high if we
always had to call on outside facilitators. As an example, a
digester recently had to be replaced. The unit itself cost $1600.
The cost to install it would have at least tripled the total cost.
However, since the plant personnel were trained for these situations
the cost were kept to a minimum. Continuing education doesn't cost,
it pays dividends.
The Board/Authority passed two budgets for fiscal year 2009/2010.
The Boards budget contemplates Expenses of $851,590 a reduction from
the 2008/2009 budget of 7/10 of 1%.The Board derives all of its
income from the "Authority"
The Budget passed for the "Authority" indicates expected revenues of
$1,367,665 and expenses equaling that amount. The Community expense,
$1,201,590 is made up of the "Board" expense and "Debt Retirement"
Other Expense Charges of $166,075 make up the remainder of the
$1,367,665 Budget.
There you are, slick eh!
Here's the best part. This facility was built with capacity for
population growth built in. The plant could easily triple its daily
volume, but with only a 20% increase in expense.
So, we need to find some civic minded leaders who are willing to
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From Our
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From Ken
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Wildfire
Safety
Tips
The
Michigan
Department
of Natural
Resources
(DNR)
offers
these
great
safety
tips for
wildfire
prevention.
1. Contact
your local
fire
official
before
burning to
obtain
information
about the
burning
regulations
in your
area. Some
communities
forbid
burning
debris,
such as
leaves,
grass,
brush, and
trash--others
allow
burning
only
during
specified
hours.
2. Obtain
a burning
permit
(free)
from your
local fire
agency.
State law
(Part 515,
Natural
Resources
and
Environmental
Protection
Act, 451
PA 1994)
requires a
permit for
open
burning
whenever
the ground
is not
snow-covered--even
on your
own
property.
On dry,
windy
days,
burning
restrictions
may be in
effect.
State law
prohibits
burning
anything
other than
yard
debris,
brush, or
household
trash.
3. All
burn
barrels
must be
covered
with a
weighted
metal
cover,
with holes
no larger
than 3/4
inch--it's
the law!
4.
Consider
alternatives
to
burning--leaves
and grass
make a
fine mulch
for
gardens,
or they
can be
composted;
newspapers
and many
other
every-day
household
items may
be
recycled.
Recycling
and
composting
eliminates
the risk
of
wildfire
and the
smoke that
comes with
burning of
trash and
yard
wastes.
5. Always
use the
ashtray
when
smoking in
your
vehicle.
Matches
tossed
from a car
window,
farm
vehicle,
or
off-road
vehicle (ORV)
can ignite
leaves or
grass,
causing a
wildfire.
Never
grind a
cigarette,
cigar, or
pipe
tobacco
out on a
stump or
log.
6. Use a
spark-arresting
screen on
your
fireplace
or
woodstove
chimney.
Use a wire
mesh
grating,
with holes
no larger
than 1/2
inch. Make
it a
practice
of keeping
your roof
clear of
leaves and
other
debris.
This will
prevent
sparks
from
falling on
your roof
and
igniting
leaves and
pine
needles
trapped in
roof
valleys
and
gutters.
7.
Maintain a
ring of
safety
around
your home
to protect
it from
wildfires.
Keep grass
mowed
within 30'
of all
buildings--a
mowed lawn
will help
protect
your home
from
wildfires.
Thin out
trees
within 30
feet of
any
building
so that
their
crowns
don't
touch, and
trim the
bottom
branches
of all
evergreen
trees to
six feet
above the
ground.
8. Make
sure your
house
number is
visible
from the
street, so
fire
fighters
can locate
your home
quickly.
Keep your
driveway
wide,
accessible,
and in
good
condition
for fire
trucks to
get to
your home.
Plan safe
evacuation
routes in
case of a
large
wildfire.
Have more
than one
means of
getting to
your home.
9.
Extinguish
all
outdoor
fires
properly.
Drown
fires with
plenty of
water,
then stir.
Continue
adding
water and
stirring
until
everything
is cold to
the touch.
Dunk
charcoal
in water
until
cold. Do
not throw
live
charcoal
on the
ground and
leave it;
it will
smolder
and could
start a
wildfire.
10. Always
build your
campfire
in a metal
or masonry
fire ring.
If none
are
available,
scrape
away any
burnable
material
until you
get to
mineral
soil,
which will
not burn.
Keep your
fire small
and have
an
adequate
water
supply to
extinguish
it
properly.
Make sure
every
unburned
piece is
cold to
the touch
before you
leave.
11. Never
leave a
fire
unattended.
Sparks can
blow into
leaves or
grass and
quickly
spread.
Keep a
shovel and
charged
garden
hose
nearby
while
burning so
that they
can be
quickly
used to
extinguish
a fire in
an
emergency.
Maintain a
10-foot
diameter
circle
around
your
debris
pile or
burn
barrel
clear of
tall grass
and other
burnable
material.
12. Always
store
ashes in a
metal
container
with a
tight-fitting
lid. Do
not place
them in a
paper bag,
cardboard
box, or
plastic
bucket.
When
dumping
ashes
outdoors,
place them
on snow or
dispose of
them on a
rainy day.
Wet them
thoroughly
with water
to be sure
all coals
are out
completely
13. Be
careful
with
matches.
Keep all
matches
and
lighters
out of
sight and
reach of
children.
In only
10% of the
child-caused
fires do
children
have to
work to
obtain
matches or
a lighter.
14.
Parents,
caution
your
children
about
playing
with
matches or
lighters.
Teach them
that fire
is a
useful
tool, not
a
plaything.
Also teach
them to
report any
fire they
see, or
any child
playing
with fire,
to an
adult.
15. Keep
all
internal
combustion
engines
used
outdoors
properly
tuned.
Such
engines
must also
have a
properly
functioning
spark
arrestor.
Poorly
tuned
engines
without
spark
arresting
mufflers
can emit
carbon
sparks,
causing a
wildfire.
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Holiday Safety
Message |
Fireworks
National Fire Analysis and Research Division
National Fire Protection Association
Special Report by John R. Hall, Jr.
Reproduced from NFPA's Web site, © NFPA (2009)
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| From Ken Jacobson, IVFD Fireworks
National Fire Analysis and Research Division
National Fire Protection Association
Special Report by John R. Hall, Jr.
Reproduced from NFPA's Web site, © NFPA (2009)
Size of the Fireworks Problem
On Independence Day in a typical year, more U.S. fires are
reported than on any other day, and fireworks account for half of
those fires, more than any other cause of fires.
• In 2006, fireworks caused an estimated 32,600 reported fires,
including 1,700 total structure fires, 600 vehicle fires, and
30,300 outside and other fires.
• These fires resulted in an estimated 6 civilian deaths, 70
civilian injuries and $34 million in direct property damage.
FACT: 900 home structure fires were caused by fireworks in 2006.
Characteristics of Fireworks Injuries
In 2007, U.S. hospital emergency rooms treated an estimated 9,800
people for fireworks-related injuries.
• 56% of 2007 emergency room fireworks-related injuries were to
the extremities and 36% were to the head.
• 49% of the 2007 fireworks injuries were burns, while 29% were
contusions and lacerations.
• Two of five (42%) people injured by fireworks were under the age
of 15.
• The risk of fireworks injury was two-and-a-half times as high
for children ages 5-9 or 10-14 as for the general population.
• Sparklers, fountains, and novelties alone accounted for 36% of
the emergency room fireworks injuries in 2007.
FACT: 92% of the fireworks injuries treated in hospital emergency
rooms involved fireworks that federal regulations permit consumers
to use.
Risk of Private Fireworks Use
The risk of fire death relative to time used shows fireworks as
the riskiest consumer product.
• The risk that someone will die from fire when fireworks are
being used is higher relative to exposure time than the risk of
fire death when a cigarette is being smoked.
• The risks with fireworks are not limited to displays, public or
private.
Risks also exist wherever fireworks are manufactured, transported,
or stored.
FACT: Males accounted for 70% of fireworks injuries in 2007.
• "Safe and sane" fireworks are neither. Fireworks and sparklers
are designed to explode or throw off showers of hot sparks.
Temperatures may exceed 1200°F.
FACT:The following five states have banned access by the public to
all fireworks: Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and
Rhode Island.
NFPA encourages people to enjoy public displays of fireworks that
comply with NFPA 1123. NFPA is strongly opposed to any consumer
use of fireworks.
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No Consensus
Yet! |
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| Ironwood - June 26, 2009 City Development Director stands in
front of pad indicating the objectives of last evening's meeting
concerning the future use of the "Caves Area" While the goal
was to come to a consensus none was achieved.
As the old saying goes "The road to hell is paved with good
intentions" It certainly would apply to the situation
developing around the use of the "Caves" area.
The development of what is currently being described as "The
Miners Memorial Heritage Park" is a perfect example of the old
saying. The land has been used, for over thirty years, with the
implied consent of the City of Ironwood by by snowmobile and ATV
riders. Now, out of the blue a small group of silent sport
promoters want to evict the ATVs and Snowmobiles from the caves
area entirely.
The motorized sport supporters say " Hey those trails are only
there because they were cleared by us" and they are right. If they
want to have trails in the cave area build your own. After all
that's what the silent sport people originally said that they
would do. Now when the reality of how difficult that task would
be, all of a sudden theft of the existing trails looks a whole lot
easier.
Silent sports are great. It something this writer would enjoy. I
have never been on a four wheeler, and just this past March I was
briefly on a snowmobile for my first and last time. But, others
enjoy the sport and it's been economically advantageous for
Ironwood and surrounding areas.
It was pointed out by representatives from the local Chambers of
Commerce that Ironwood is losing a large number of winter visitors
due to a lack of official Snowmobile Trails.
The situation to objective observers is relatively simple. There
are existing trails currently being utilized for the motorized
sports. There is more than enough room for both motorized and
silent sports and certainly our community would benefit from
having both.
Snowmobilers and ATV riders are willing to share the caves.
However, some of the leadership of the Silent Sport people forgot
what their parents taught them when they were young and what they
themselves hopefully tried to teach to their kids, that is to
share. Share plain and simple. It is difficult to see how greed
and selfishness is good for our community. Unfortunately, too many
people think that "they" are "entitled" to
everything and everyone one else gets the crumbs. While "Silent
Sports" may be good thing, people's bad attitudes are not.
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IRONWOOD CITY COMMISSION
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that a Public Hearing will be held by the
Ironwood City
Commission on Monday, July 13, 2009 beginning at 5:25 PM, City
Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, Memorial Building, 213 S.
Marquette St., Ironwood, Michigan.
The purpose of the hearing is to hear comment regarding a
request from Old World Meats for a loan from the City of
Ironwood’s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) in the amount of
$10,000.00. Interested persons will have the opportunity to be
heard at the time and place announced in this notice. No hearsay
or individual surveys will be accepted as testimony; only
written or oral presentations will be acknowledged. Written
comments can be submitted to the Ironwood City Commission,
Memorial Building, 213 S. Marquette Street, Ironwood, MI 49938,
prior to the scheduled Public Hearing; they may also be faxed to
(906) 932-5745. A copy of the request is on file and available
for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office, Memorial
Building,213 S. Marquette St., Ironwood, MI during normal
business hours (7:30AM to 4:00PM).
Karen M. Gullan
City Clerk
Legal Advertisement:
Run: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
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IRONWOOD CITY COMMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN |
that a Public Hearing will be held by the Ironwood City
Commission on Monday, July 13, 2009 beginning at 5:20 PM, City
Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, Memorial Building, 213 S.
Marquette St., Ironwood, Michigan.
The purpose of the hearing is to hear comment regarding a request
from Black River Dental to refinance its existing loan from the
City of Ironwood’s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) and request for an
additional $15,222.37.
Interested persons will have the opportunity to be heard at the
time and place announced in this notice. No hearsay or individual
surveys will be accepted as testimony; only written or oral
presentations will be acknowledged. Written comments can be
submitted to the Ironwood City Commission, Memorial Building, 213
S. Marquette Street, Ironwood, MI 49938, prior to the scheduled
Public Hearing; they may also be faxed to (906) 932-5745. A copy
of the request is on file and available for public inspection in
the City Clerk’s Office, Memorial Building,213 S.
Marquette St., Ironwood, MI during normal business hours (7:30AM
to 4:00PM).
Karen M. Gullan
City Clerk
Legal Advertisement:
Run: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
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IRONWOOOD PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held by the
Ironwood Planning Commission on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 beginning at
5:30 PM, Community Development Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Memorial
Building, Ironwood, Michigan.
The purpose of the hearing is receive comment on a rezoning
request for the property located at
803 N. Lake Street; Ironwood, Michigan (parcel #27-52-15-477-120) by
Randall and Deborah Stoltenberg. The request is to rezone the
property from R-1 Residential (current zoning designation) to C-1
Neighborhood Commercial (requested zoning designation)
Interested persons will have the opportunity to be heard at the time
and place announce ced in this
notice. No hearsay or individual surveys will be accepted as
testimony; only written n or oral
presentations will be acknowledged. Written comments can be
submitted to the Ironwood Planning Commission, Memorial Building,
213 S. Marquette Street, Ironwood, MI 49938 8, prior to the
scheduled Public Hearing; they m may also be faxed to (906)
932-5745. A copy of request is on file and available for public
insppection in the Community Development Office, , 213 S. Marquette
St., Second Floor, Memorial Building, Ironwood, MI during normal
business hours
(7:30AM to 4:00PM).
Karen M. Gullan
City Clerk
Legal Advertisement:
Run: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 |
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LAKE
SUPERIOR DAY
JULY 19, 2009 |
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| Keweenaw Star
comes to Ontonagon!
The Ontonagon County Chamber of Commerce is
happy to announce the arrival of the Keweenaw Star to the Gitchee
Gumme landing on July 19, 2009.
The Keweenaw Star based in Houghton will come to Ontonagon to
help celebrate Lake Superior Day on July 19, 2009
As part of the Lake Superior Day activities, the Star will be
offering three two-hour cruises to help celebrate the day. Two of
the cruises will visit 14 Mile Point. Visitors will be able to
view the fabled ruins of the 14 Mile Point Lighthouse. This
important landmark is not accessible by land, and will afford a
rare opportunity to view one of our area landmarks. Another cruise
will go to The Porkies. The Porkies cruise will have a park
interpreter on board to give information on the most unique state
park in Michigan.
The cruises for 14 Mile Point will leave at 10:00 am and 5:00
pm. The Porkies Cruise will leave at 2:00 pm in the afternoon.
Tour tickets are $15.00 each. This will be the first time a cruise
has departed from Ontonagon in 100 years!
Tickets for the cruises are available at The Ontonagon County
Historical Museum and Red Metal Minerals in Ontonagon.
Visitors from the Keweenaw and Houghton/Hancock will have a
unique opportunity. You can board the Keweenaw Star in Houghton
for an early morning cruise to Ontonagon, spend the day and return
for an evening cruise back to Houghton. The cost for the round
trip cruise is $50. Reservations can be made by calling the
Keweenaw Star’s Houghton number at 482-0884.
Before or after the cruise, visitors will be able to wander
through the Lake Superior Day activities that will be available
near the dock. The Chamber will also sponsor a vendor and craft
area. Festival food will be available from OCAP. Visitors will
also be able to try paddling a kayak, courtesy of Peninsula
Graphics. There will also be a 50/50 drawing and lots of other fun
events. The Ontonagon County Historical Society will also be
offering tours of the Ontonagon Lighthouse.
Mark your calendar for July 19, 2009. For further information,
call the Chamber at 884-4735. We’ll see you there!
Vendors, crafters, artists, if you are interested in being
part of Lake Superior day in Ontonagon, call the chamber at
884-4735.
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