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FACT BOOK FOR GOGEBIC & IRON COUNTIES
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Table of contents
Resource Guide 2014 FACT BOOK FOR GOGEBIC & IRON COUNTIES Table of Contents
Area chambers and tourism offices Business director
Gogebic County •Profile •Census •Economic scene •MSU-Extension •Government directory
Elected officials
Iron County •Profile •Census •Economic scene •UW-Extension
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Resource guide •Zip Codes and phone prefixes •Veterans organizations •Cemeteries •Libraries •Golf courses
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Area Chambers of Commerce and Tourism Offices
Bessemer Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 243 Bessemer MI 49911 906-663-0026 bessemerchamber.org
Ironwood Area Chamber of Commerce 150 N. Lowell St. Ironwood MI 49938 906-932-1122 ironwoodchamber.org
Iron County Development Zone Council P.O. Box 97 Hurley WI 54534 715-561-2922
Wakefield Chamber of Commerce 673 M-28 Wakefield MI 49968 906-224-2222 wakefield-chamber.com
Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce 316 Silver St. Hurley WI 54534 715-561-4334 hurleywi.com
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Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce 5150 N. U.S. 51 Mercer WI 54547 715-476-2389 mercercc.com
Watersmeet Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 596 Watersmeet MI 49969 906-358-9961 watersmeet.org
Western Upper Peninsula Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 706 Ironwood MI 49938 906-932-4850 westernup.info
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Business Page Arbor Vitae Homes 27 Around the Corner Pub 26 Ashland Ford 24 Aspirus Grandview 14 Avanti Health 48 Barber Road Stables 25 Beaver Lodge 16 Bessemer Area Schools 38 Binz Bros Well Drilling 30 Budget Host Inn 18 Burgers Bar & Grill 19 Char’s Café 32 Chief Oil Distributing Co 34 Chippewa Valley Bank 33 City of Bessemer 43 City of Hurley 31 City of Wakefield 36 Creative Spirits 11 Days Inn 11 Dean & Pope, P.C. 34 Family Forum, Inc 31 Forslund Building Supply 30 G.T.C. Auto Parts 42 Giovanoni’s True Value 22 Gogebic Community College 46 Gogebic County Federal Credit Union 42 Gogebic County Transit 16 Gogebic-Iron County Airport 13 H.O.P.E. animal Shelter 30 Harbor Imports 45 Haven North Lakeside Condominiums 29 Resource Guide 2014
Writing: Ralph Ansami, Ryan Jarvi, Cortney Ofstad, Sheena Trepanier
Photos: Larry Holcombe, Ryan Jarvi, Jason Juno Managing Holcombe
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IRONWOOD IS known as Michigan’s Western Gateway.
Hitt’s Fine Furniture Hurley School District Ink Rx Iron County Community Credit Union Iron County Health Department Ironwood Area Schools Ironwood Plastics Joany’s Sidekicks Liberty Bell Chalet Ma’s Place Mercer School District Mike’s Family Restaurant Norb’s Auto Electric Northstar Electronics Odonata/The Warehouse Olkies Bar P.I. Pub Paul G Hagemann, DDS A publication of the
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Red’s Auto Regional Hospice Services Rigoni’s Bakery Silver Properties St Vincent de Paul State Farm insurance – John J. Oberto Steigers Ace hardware Sunday Lake Supermarket Super One Foods Sylvania Outfitters Tacconelli’s Vinci Auto Sales Inc. Wakefield Chamber of Commerce Wakefield-Marenisco School District Watersmeet Chamber of Commerce Watersmeet Schools
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Gogebic County
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THE MINERS Memorial Mural is located on McLeod Avenue at the corner of Suffolk Street in Ironwood.
A closer look at Gogebic County ogebic County is made up of communities that started as a result of early logging and fur trading, which led to the discovering and opening of several iron ore mines throughout the county, all of which are now closed. Historical museums found in Bessemer, Ironwood and Wakefield tell the story of how mines brought the railroads, roadways and eventually families to the western Upper Peninsula. There were jobs-a-plenty, working the mines, logging, building roads, the railroad and homes and businesses. Before European-American settlement, the land was home to the Ojibwa, also known as the Chippewa Indians, represented now by the Lac Vieux Desert Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, with lands in Watersmeet Township. Immigrants were German, Italian, Cornish, Poles, Swedes, Finns and French Canadians. The Upper Peninsula brought miners, loggers, hunters and trappers first; families and settlement came later, because
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in the rough U.P. wilderness of the mid- to late 19th century, survival was an important job. Gogebic County was formed from the western townships of Ontonagon County in 1887. Bessemer had already established itself in 1884, following the discovery of iron ore in what became known as Colby Hill in 1880. The first log cabins were built in 1882. The cities of Ironwood and Wakefield formed later, alongside the neighboring townships of Erwin, Ironwood, Bessemer, Wakefield, Marenisco and Watersmeet. Bessemer is the seat of county government, with a historic brownstone courthouse located on Moore Street, a block north of U.S. 2. The county jail is located in an adjacent building. Many services are housed in the Gogebic County Courthouse, including the equalization department, offices of the clerk, county treasurer, register of deeds and pension system, child support and probation. District and circuit court offices are also in the courthouse.
A county administrator is in charge of day-to-day operations. Gogebic County supports or has a role in governing several key agencies throughout the county including: —Gogebic Community Mental Health, an independent authority, but governed by a board appointed by the county commissioners. —Western U.P. District Health Department, a five-county consortium providing public health service to county residents. Local offices are located in the courthouse annex. —The Gogebic Medical Care Facility, located in Wico Location, south of Wakefield, a Medicare-certified facility providing skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services for county residents. —The Gogebic County Road Commission, operated by a five-member board appointed by county commissioners. The road commission maintains the network of roads outside the incorporated cities, including state and federal highways. —Gogebic County has its own probate court and shares district and circuit courts with neighboring Ontonagon County. —The Gogebic County Sheriff’s Department, the primary law enforcement for the county, actively patrols all areas outside the city of Ironwood. The sheriff is housed in the county jail, which the department also operates, adjacent to the county courthouse.
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Did you know? Gogebic County is the westernmost county in the state of Michigan in the Upper Peninsula, and serves as Michigan’s “western gateway.” The county borders along Lake Superior and the northeastern edge of Wisconsin. The county also borders Ontonagon and Iron counties in Michigan and Iron and Vilas counties in Wisconsin. The county is predominately rural, and is home to Lake Gogebic, the largest lake in the U.P., as well as the Ottawa National Forest and Lake Gogebic State Park. Major U.S. highways that run through the county include U.S. 2 and U.S. 45. Other state highways include M-28 and M64. Distance between Gogebic County and: Chicago 423 Duluth, Minn. 120 Milwaukee 326 Minneapolis 268 Lansing 528 Marquette 133 St. Ignace 294 Detroit 587
About the land and its uses Total area in county: Approximately 944,864 acres (1,476.35 square miles.) Forested land: Over 50,000 acres of forested land (not including land managed by Ottawa National Forest, Keweenaw Forest Products and other businesses.) Surface water: Approximately 25 percent of the total land area is surface water (374.5 square miles), in bodies of 40 acres or more. The county has 201 lakes and miles of shoreline along Lake Superior.
Distinguished places Largest city: Ironwood, 5,246 (2012 esti-
mate) County seat: Bessemer Number of cities: 3 (Ironwood, Wakefield and Bessemer) Number of townships: 6 (Marenisco, Ironwood, Wakefield, Bessemer, Watersmeet and Erwin) Population Est. (2012) County’s population People per square mile (average) People stats (2013) Characteristics (percent) Males 54.0 Females 46.0 Caucasian 90.9 American Indian or Alaska Native 2.6 African American 4.4 Asian 0.5 Hispanic 1.2 Two or more races 1.6
Households Average household size: 2.0 people Estimated median household income (2008-2012): $34,397 Total number of households (2012): 7,234 Family households by size (2011): 2 persons 2,416 3 persons 832 4 persons 580 5 persons 235 6 persons 66 7 or more persons 42 Non-family households by size (2011): 1 person 2,484 2 persons 339 3 persons 30 4 persons 10 5 persons 2 6 persons 1
Veterans:
46.8 years old 2,066
Foreign born persons: 1.5 percent
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Census info
Gogebic County's population was estimated at 15,916 in 2013, down 3.1 percent from the 2010 census total of 16,427. The 2000 census found 17,370 people living in Gogebic County. Part of the population decrease came from higher death rates than birth rates. From April 2000 to July 2005, Gogebic County had 651 births, approximately 39 per 1,000 residents. However, the county had 1,315 deaths, averaging 78 per 1,000 residents. Mainly five counties had residents from Gogebic County relocated there. Iron County, Wis., had the most residents move from Gogebic County, followed by Marquette, Ontonagon, Douglas (Wis.) and Houghton counties. Slighlty more than 1 percent of Gogebic County residents relocated to other counties in Michigan, while 3.19 percent moved to other states. Despite populations dropping, many residents have remained in the county for most, if not all of their lives. Sixty-seven percent of residents are living in the same house they lived in five years ago.
Gogebic County by age
65 years and over
4 years old and under
High school graduates (aged 25 and older): 91.8 percent
22.4 percent
18 to 64 years old
5 to 17 years old
more facts Median age:
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57.4 percent 16.2 percent 4.0 percent
2013 census estimates
People with bachelor’s degree or higher: 18.7 percent
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County profile
Heritage
Most common first ancestries reported: Finnish Italian German Polish Swedish English Irish
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23 percent 13 percent 13 percent 9 percent 6 percent 6 percent 5 percent
Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents: Other northern European countries Italy Germany Korea Canada Yugoslavia
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19 percent 19 percent 7 percent 6 percent 6 percent 4 percent
Percentage of residents who speak English at home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94.5
Percentage of residents who speak Spanish at home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
Of those who speak Spanish at home, 69 percent speak English “very well,” 18 percent speak English “well” and 13 percent speak English “not well.”
Percentage of residents who speak other Indo-European languages at home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0
Of those who speak other Indo-European languages at home, 75 percent spoke English “very well,” 14 percent spoke English “well” and 11 percent spoke English “not well.”
Percentage of residents who speak Asian or Pacific Island languages at home . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.02
Of those who speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home, 77 percent speak English “very well” and 23 percent speak English “well.”
Percentage of residents who speak other languages at home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
Of those who speak other languages at home, 83 percent speak English “very well,” 15 percent speak English “well” and 2 percent speak English “not well.”
Historical resources Museums
Ironwood Area Historical Society Museum The Old Depot, 150 N. Lowell St.; 906-932-0287.
Bessemer Area Historical Society Heritage Center 403 S. Sophie St. (no phone listing). Wakefield Historical Society Museum 306 Sunday Lake St.; 906-224-1045.
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IRONWOOD’S CITY offices are located in the Memorial Building on the corner of McLeod Avenue and Marquette Street.
Religion
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregation Total adherents
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Percentages of adherents 51.6 Catholic Church 29.9 Evangelical Lutheran Church of America 10.0 Lutheran Church 2.7 United Methodist Church 1.0 Presbyterian Church 0.7 Assemblies of God 0.5 Espicopal Church 0.1 Baptist General Conference 0.6 Other
62.4 10,836
Total congregations — 28
Historical society info
Ironwood Area Historical Society Meets second Tuesday, 6 p.m., at museum. 906-932-0287. Bessemer Area Historical Society Meets third Thursday, 2 p.m., at museum. President, Ed Sandene. Quarterly newsletter, many articles and photos and contact form on website, bessemerhistoricalsociety.com. P.O. Box 148, Bessemer MI 49911. Wakefield Historical Society, P.O. Box 114, Wakefield MI 49968; Esther Wacker, 906-224-1045.
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County profile Gogebic County cities at a glance Gogebic County County seat: Bessemer Total area of 1,476.35 square miles Land: 1,101.85 square miles, 75 percent Water: 374.5 square miles, 25 percent Population, 2013 estimate: 15,916 2010 census: 16,427 2000 census: 17,370
Ironwood Population: 5,246 (2012), 5,387 (2010) Zip Code: 49938 Latitude: N 46.489462 Longitude: W 90.203995 Elevation: 1,506 feet 2000 Census: 6,293 Average House Value: $44,894 Average Income Per Household: $28,312 ironwoodchamber.org cityofironwood.org
Most common names across Gogebic County
Most common first names in Gogebic County among deceased individuals:
2000 Census: 2,148 Average House Value: $44,894 Average Income Per Household: $28,312 cityofbessemer.org bessemer.org
Wakefield Population: 1,807 (2012), 1,851 (2010) Zip Code: 49968 Latitude: N 46.514702 Longitude: W 89.894522 Elevation 1,539 feet 2000 Census 2,085 Bessemer Population: 1,854 (2012), 1,905 (2010) Average House Value $50,742 Average Income Per Household Zip Code: 49911 $27,819 Latitude: 46.560759 St Vincent 1.2Nres_Layout 1 8/14/14 2:52 PM Page 1 cityofwakefield.org Longitude: W 90.055927 visitwakefiled.com Elevation: 1,424 feet
1. John, 409 people, lived 77.5 years (average) 2. Mary, 255, 82.2 3. William, 196, 75.7 4. Joseph, 167, 77.3 5. Anna, 118, 84.5 6. George, 114, 76.4 7. Frank, 109, 76.8 8. Robert, 102, 69.7 9. Charles, 95, 77.5 10. James, 93, 71.7
Most common last names in Gogebic County among deceased individuals: 1. Johnson, 216 people, lived 76.1 years (average) 2. Anderson, 134, 77.9 3. Erickson, 93,77.0 4. Maki, 91, 76.4 5. Mattson, 68, 75.4 6. Niemi, 60, 77.9 7. Hill, 56, 74.8 8. Carlson, 55, 80.7 9. Peterson, 48, 74.4 10. Olson, 47, 77.2
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Economic scene Facts and figures
Percentage of residents living and working in the county . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78.8 Average commute time for residents . . . . . . . . . . . 18.5 minutes Means of transportation to work by residents Drove a car alone: Carpooled: Bus: Taxi: Motorcycle: Walked: Other means: Worked at home:
Types of workers
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THE GOGEBIC County Courthouse is located on Moore Street in Bessemer.
Unemployment down slightly The unemployment rate in Gogebic County has dropped slightly over the last four years. In June 2014, the unemployment rate was 9.3 percent, compared to 9.7 percent in April 2010. Over the same time frame, the statewide unemployment dropped from 9.2 to
7.5 percent. From 2008 to 2012, 18.9 percent of the population in Gogebic County was below poverty level. The average median household income in the county during that time was $34,397. The average salary per person was $20,853.
5,077 (77 percent) 875 (13 percent) 24 (0 percent) 3 (0 percent) 3 (0 percent) 361 (5 percent) 20 (0 percent) 222 (3 percent)
Private wage or salary: Government: Self-employed or not incorporated: Unpaid family work:
72 percent 20 percent
Construction: Wood products: Public administration: Accommodation and food services: Educational services : Food and beverage stores: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting:
13 percent 9 percent 8 percent
Most common industries
7 percent 1 percent
8 percent 7 percent 4 percent 4 percent
Agriculture in Gogebic County Average size of farms: Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland:
82 acres $4,093
$139.48
The value of a nursery, greenhouse, floriculture and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 35.3 percent The value of livestock, poultry and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 21.62 percent
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Average total farm production expenses per farm: $15,721 Harvested cropland as a percentage of the land in farms: 28.01 percent Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $20,498 The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 81.63 percent Average age of farm operators: 53 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land and farms: 4.45
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Enhancing the quality of life Gogebic County Community Mental Health’s goal is to “enhance the quality of life for our community by offering comprehensive behavioral health services” to area residents. Community Mental Health is an accredited member of the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, a member of the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare and a member of the Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards.
CMH Services
Therapy: Outpatient therapy focuses on identification and treatment through discussion of past and present issues which have contributed to a problem(s). s Inn 1.4 resource_Layout 1 8/8/14 9:42 AM management: Page 1 Support coordination/case Case coordinators will work in developing a plan of care that identifies a desired outcome, hopes, plans and dreams. Primary case coordinators may suggest/recommend additional outcomes.
It is one of five mental health agencies in the Upper Peninsula that for the NorthCare Network, which serves U.P. residents in the areas of mental health, substance abuse and developmental disabilities. All information is confidential, and a signed release of information is required to release or attain personal information. The cost of services per visit is based on income and insurances are accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid. Community Mental Health is located at
103 W. U.S. 2 in Wakefield, and is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call Community Mental Health at 906-229-6100 (administration), 906-229-6120 (clinical department) or visit gccmh.org. If services are needed, call NorthCare Access at 888-906-9060. Gogebic County residents can call a toll-free crisis/emergency service hotline at 800-348-0032.
Intensive community based (Assertive with opportunities to support, mentor and assist Community Treatment-adults/homebased- consumers to achieve community inclusion, parfamily focused): When traditional services are ticipation, independence, recovery and productivnot working, intensive intervention can be pro- ity. Evidence based practices: Assertive Comvided at home. Jail diversion: May divert those with serious munity Treatment, multi-family group therapy and mental illness, emotional disturbance or develop- co-occurring group therapy. Creative Spiritscommitted 1.8 res_CREATIVE 1/8 PAGE 8/14/14 2:54 PMThis Pagecan 1 pay for Family Support Subsidy: mental disability that have criminalSPIRITS acts. This referral to CMH is an alternative (or an special expenses the family has while caring for addition) to being charged and placed in a county their child with severe disabilities. The purpose of jail. (Continued on page 12) Peer specialist services: Provides individuals
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Extension office offers range of services The Gogebic County Michigan State University Extension office provides a variety of services for residents of all ages. The office is located at 500 N. Moore St. in Bessemer. The office provides services in areas such as 4-H and youth development, agriculture, business, community relations, family, food and health, lawn and garden and natural resources. In the area of 4-H, many local youth are part of a variety of clubs focusing on everything from domestic hobbies to animals to science. Extension also focuses on health in the community, including offering a variety of classes on helping people with disease prevention and management to food safety. To learn more about the Gogebic County MSU Extension office, call 906-663-4045, or visit msue.anr.msu.edu/county/info/gogebic. CLASSES, DISEASE PREVENTION and MANAGEMENT
Dining with Diabetes
A program for people with diabetes and their families. It’s a series of four classes and a three-month follow-up class that teaches how to prepare meals that are nutritious and tasty. Participants sample recipes and receive recipe packets to take home. Medical aspects of diabetes are also discussed, along with various tests that are important for people with diabetes.
Living with Chronic Conditions (PATH)
A series of six classes for anyone with an ongoing condition, such as (but not limited to) diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, chronic pain, anxiety, depression and heart disease. People find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, learn better ways to talk with their families and with medical professionals, discover better nutrition and
CMH Services
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supports and/or training are provided. Community education, consultation and training: The CMH staff is available to speak to groups and organizations. We offer training for community members about mental health topics. Other services not listed
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activity choices and get the support they need to feel better.
Healthy Living with Diabetes (DiabetesPATH)
A researched, proven workshop that helps adults with Type 2 diabetes learn skills and increase their confidence in managing their diabetes. The workshop meets for two and a half hours a week for six weeks. Classes are highly participative. Mutual support and success build participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their health condition and maintain active and fulfilling lives.
Michigan and National Diabetes Prevention Programs
Michigan’s program is a series of five classes, meeting weekly for one and a half hours. The national program is the nation’s foremost evidence-based program for prevention of Type 2 diabetes. This class is designed for people who are ready and willing to make a serious commitment to their health. The class meets weekly for one hour over 16 weeks, then monthly for the next eight months. Both series focus on making changes in lifestyle (modifying eating habits, increasing physical activity and losing excess weight) to avoid developing diabetes and its complications, including heart disease, kidney disease, blindness and premature death. Both are targeted at people who have been told they they have pre- (or borderline) diabetes, or who have more than one of the following: — 45 years old or older — overweight — get little physical activity — have high blood pressure or cholesterol
above Assistance for challenging behavior Community inpatient psychiatric hospitalization Community living supports Crisis intervention, stabilization and response Drop-in serenity center Durable medical equipment Enhanced health services Enhanced pharmacy Environmental modifications
— have a parent or sibling with diabetes — have given birth to a baby who weighed nine pounds or more — have had gestational diabetes — are Native American, African-American and Hispanic. FOOD SAFETY
Cooking for Crowds
A four-hour class designed for community volunteers and members of nonprofit groups who cook for the public as part of food fundraisers or other events where food is served.
Home Food Preservation: Canning Basics and More
A 15-hour class held over three to four days. Participants learn all aspects of food preservation, including salsa making, canning fruit, dehydrating, pickling, freezing food, making jams, jellies or preserves and pressure canning meats, fish and or vegetables. Most food preservation classes are about 20 percent classroom, 80 percent hands-on. Classes without a hands-on laboratory component are available as well.
Cottage Food Law classes
A two- to three-hour class on selling homemade foods in public. The class teaches on what, how much and where foods can be sold, basic food safety guidelines, package labeling and storage, as well as how to promote homemade products at farmers markets and other venues.
Don’t Give Kids a Tummy-ache
A food safety training program for parents, child-care providers and other caregivers of children which presents the basics of how to avoid food-borne illness in a onehour presentation.
Family skills-developed Home-based services Housing assistance Medical supplies Medication administration Occupational therapy Physical therapy Private duty nursing Respite care services Specialized residential services Speech and language therapy State hospital services Supported independent hous-
ing Supported/integrated employment services Evidence-based practices Co-occurring disorders Family psycho-education Cognitive behavior therapy Dialectic behavior therapy Supported employment Assertive community treatment/integrated dual disorder treatment Peer support services
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Gogebic County directory Gogebic County Courthouse 200 N. Moore St. Bessemer MI 49911
Board of Commissioners
•District 1: Leroy Kangas, 906-932-4881 •District 2: Tom Laabs, 906-932-4617 •District 3: Jim Oliver, 906-932-1848 •District 4: Tom Gerovac, 906-932-4241 •District 5: Joe Bonovetz, 906-663-4830 •District 6: Bob Orlich, 906-364-4040 •District 7: George Peterson III, 906-358-0551
Elected and appointed officials
•County Clerk-Register of Deeds: Gerry R. Pelissero; Clerk’s office: 906-663-4518; Register of Deeds: 906-667-0381. •County Treasurer: Sue Pertile, 906-663-4517. •County Prosecuting Attorney: Richard B. Adams, 906-667-0471. •County Sheriff: Peter Matonich, 906-667-0203. •County Administrator: Juliane M. Giackino, 906-667-0411. •County Equalization Director: Tom Novascone, 906-663-4414. •County Airport Manager: Michael Harma, 906-932-3121. •County Forester: Greg Ryskey, 906-663-4687. •County Extension Director: Mike Erdman, 906-663-4045. •Animal Control Officer: Sheriff department, 906-667-0203. •County Emergency Services: James Loeper, 906-667-0204.
Gogebic County courts
•32nd Circuit Court: The Hon. Roy Gotham, 906-663-4211. •Friend of the Court: Debra Fabbri, 906-667-0218. •Probation and parole office: Judy Hickman, 906-667-0323. •98th District Court: The Hon. Anders B. Tingstad, 906-663-4611. •District Court Probation Officer: Jason Weston, 906-663-4433. •Gogebic County Probate Court: The Hon. Joel L. Massie, 906-6670421. •Gogebic County Juvenile Court: Brad Noren, juvenile officer, 906663-4147.
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Courthouse Annex Bessemer MI 49911 Office, 906-667-0233 Board members •Arthur Lyons, 906-932-1157 •Robert Jackson, 906-229-5067 •Marti Wegner, 906-358-0559 •Don Bennetts, 906-663-4204 •Roy Minkin, 906-787-2555
Charter Township of Ironwood Community Building N10892 Lake Road Ironwood Township MI 49938 Supervisor, 906-932-5800; office, 906-932-5801 •Supervisor, Alan Baron, 352-267-5713 •Clerk, Gayla Salmi, 906-932-0023 •Treasurer, Jyl Olson-DeRosso, 906-9328029 •Trustee, Bernard Brunello, 906-932-5847 •Trustee, Kevin P. Lyons, 906-932-0055 •Trustee, Steven Boyd, 906-932-5033 •Trustee, Katherine Maki, 906-932-4748
Gogebic County directory Erwin Township Erwin Town Hall Ironwood MI 49938 Office, 906-932-4871 •Supervisor, William P. Sullivan, 906-9323045 •Clerk, Prisilla J. Gerovac, 906-932-4241 •Treasurer, Susanne Sikonia, 906-932-4995 •Trustee, William V. Hellen, 906-932-3294 •Trustee, Jeff Wasley, 906-932-2548
Bessemer Township Ramsay Town Hall Ramsay MI 49959 Supervisor, 906-667-0423; clerk, 906-667-0019 •Supervisor, Jeffrey Randall, 906-663-4107 •Clerk, Debra Janczak, 906-663-0385 •Treasurer, Jerry Grenfell, 906-663-4851 •Trustee, Beverly Ikola, 906-663-4769 •Trustee, Hope C. Tarnaski, 906-663-4534
Wakefield Township Thomaston Town Hall Wakefield MI 49968 Office, 906-224-8551
•Supervisor, John Cox, 906-224-3721 •Clerk, Mandy Lake, 906-364-0669 •Treasurer, Joan Dalman, 906-224-8201 •Trustee, James Spencer, 906-224-6649 •Trustee, Delmar Smith, 906-229-5347
Marenisco Township Marenisco Town Hall Marenisco MI 49947 Office, 906-787-2463 •Supervisor, Richard Bouvette, 906-7872510 •Clerk, Donna Kenney, 906-842-3522 •Treasurer, Diane Dean, 906-787-2254 •Trustee, David E. Hagen, 906-787-2301 •Trustee, John Zorich, 906-787-2446
Watersmeet Township Watersmeet Town Hall Watersmeet MI 49969 Office, 906-358-4501 •Supervisor, Mike Rogers, 906-358-4272 •Clerk, Sandra Mansfield, 906-358-0511 •Treasurer, Paul D. Kemppainen, 906-3584124 •Trustee, Bill Neumann, 906-366-0051 •Trustee, Richard Henriksen, 906-358-0517
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THE BESSEMER City Hall, Library and Fire Department are locacted on Sellar Street.
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•Mayor, Kim Corcoran, 906-932-1153 •Commissioner, Joseph J. Cayer Jr., 906932-5925 •Commissioner, Richard J. Semo, 906-9322002 •Commissioner, David Sim, 414-526-2082 •Commissioner, Brandon Tauer, 906-3641209
City of Bessemer Bessemer City Hall 411 S. Sophie St. Bessemer MI 49911 City Hall, 906-667-0333 •Manager, Michael Uskiewicz, 906-6634311 •Treasurer/Clerk, James Trudgeon, 906663-0232
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•Mayor, August Semmerling, 906-667-0587 Council members •Alfred Gaiss, 906-364-4369 •Linda Nelson, 906-663-4549 •Doug Olsen, 906-663-6030 •Marlene A. Zaleski, 906-663-4453
City of Wakefield Wakefield City Hall 311 Sunday Lake St. Wakefield MI 49968 •Manager, Margot Rusinek, 906-229-5132 •Clerk, Jennifer Jacobson, 906-229-5131 •Treasurer, Sheryl Ravelli, 906-224-7041 •Mayor, Les Schneck, 906-224-6321 Council members •Joe Delfavero, 906-229-3641
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State, federal government
Michigan government officials Sen. Debbie Stabenow
Sen. Carl Levin
D-Mich., 133 Hart Senate Office Building, U.S. Senate, Washington DC 20510, phone 202-2244822, online: s t a b e n o w. s e n ate.gov/?p=contact.
D-Mich., SR-269 Russell Office Building, U.S. Senate, Washington DC 20510, phone 202-2246221, fax 202224-1388, online: levin.senate.gov/ contact/email.
Gov. Rick Snyder
P.O. Box 30013, Lansing MI 48909, phone 517-373-3400, fax 517-335-6863.
State Sen. Tom Casperson
U.S. Rep. Dan Benishek
R-Escanaba, 705 Farnum Building, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing MI 48909-7536, phone 517-3737840, fax 517373-3932, online: misenategop.com /senators/contact.asp?District=38
R-Crystal Falls, 514 Cannon House Office Building, Washington DC 20515, phone 202-2254735, fax 202-2254710, online: benishek.house.g ov/contact-me.
State Rep. Scott Dianda
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Wisconsin government officials Sen. Ron Johnson
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R-Wis., 386 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510, phone 202-2245323, online: ronjohnson.senate.g ov/public/index.cf m/contact.
Office of the Governor, 115 East Capitol, Madison WI 53702, phone 608-266-1212, email: govgeneral@wisconsin.g ov.
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
D-Wis., 1 Russell Courtyard, Washington D.C. 20510, phone 202-224-5653; Madison office, 14 W. Mifflin St., Suite 207, Madison WI 53703, phone 608-2645338.
State Rep. Janet Bewley
D-Ashland, Room 420 North, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8953, Madison WI 53708, phone 608-266-7690 or 888-534-0074, fax 608-282-3674, email: rep.bewley@legis.wi.gov.
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Iron County
Iron County full of history
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he history of the county is that of mining, lumbering and farming. In 1893, Iron County was born, carved out of parts of Ashland and Oneida counties, named for its large iron deposits, the continuation of the Gogebic Range of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula into Wisconsin is called the Penokee Range, which extends some 40 miles westward across Iron, Ashland and Bayfield counties. The streams of the area were important water routes through which the early explorers entered the region. The first white men saw everywhere the dense, highland forest of white and yellow pine, interspersed with birch, oak and maple. Cedar, spruce and tamarack grew in the swampy areas. It was nearly 150 years after the French began to explore the region before mention of was made of iron ore. Hurley was founded in 1885 as iron mining began. It later became the county seat. Shipments of ore were taken by rail to oredocks in Ashland. As mining continued, so did the clearing of the primal forest by lumbermen. This made room for farmers. The lumber industry continues to be strong in Iron County. More than 170,000 acres of county forest land are managed
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THE IRON County Museum is located in the former Iron County Courthouse on Iron Street in Hurley. under a selective cutting plan. The iron ore industry employed miners into the 1960s. Recently, after decades of no mining in the county, a new mining project is being explored near Upson. Iron County’s lakes, streams and forests have long made it a vacation retreat. In recent decades, riding snowmobile and ATV trails, as well as downhill and cross-country skiing have added to
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County profile
Iron County facts and figures
Iron County is located in the northeastern portion of Wisconsin, along the shoreline of Lake Superior and bordering the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It borders Ashland, Price, Vilas and Oneida counties in Wisconsin, and Gogebic County in Michigan. The county is predominately rural, and is centrally located among Duluth, Minn., Marquette, Mich., and Wausau, Wis. Major U.S. highways that run through the county include U.S. 51 and U.S. 2. Other state highways include WI-77, WI-122, WI169, WI-47 and WI-182.
Distance between Iron County and: Chicago Duluth Milwaukee Minneapolis Green Bay Stevens Point Madison
403 108 309 257 218 155 265
About the land and its uses
Total area in county: Approximately 588,160 acres (919 square miles).
Forested land: Approximately 85 percent of the county, with northern hardwoods the largest forested type. Non-forested land: About 15 percent. County forest: The county forest is the third largest county forest in the state, with 174,261 acres. Surface water: Approximately 239,744 acres (374.6 square miles). The county has 457 lakes (243 unnamed), eight flowages, 29 springs, 81 rivers and streams and miles of shoreline along Lake Superior.
Distinguished places
Largest city: Hurley, 1,547 (2012 estimate) County seat: Hurley Number of cities: 2 (Hurley and Montreal) Number of towns: 10 (Mercer, Sherman, Saxon, Gurney, Pence, Oma, Anderson, Knight and Kimball)
Population (2012 est.)
County’s population: 5,886 People per square mile (average)
People stats (July 2011)
Characteristics (percents)
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Households
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Average household size: 2.0 people Estimated median household income (2008-2012): $37,112 Total number of households (2012): 3,003 Family households by size 2 persons 1,036 3 persons 325 4 persons 236 5 person 70 6 persons 22 7 or more persons 5 Non-family households by size 1 person 967 2 persons 145 3 persons 13 4 persons 3
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County profile
Heritage
Most common first ancestries reported: German Italian Finnish Polish English Swedish
21 percent 19 percent 15 percent 9 percent 5 percent 4 percent
Germany United Kingdom Italy Canada Philippines Other northern European countries Hungary
14 percent 12 percent 12 percent 10 percent 7 percent
Most common places of birth for foreignborn residents:
6 percent 6 percent
Percentage of residents who speak English at home . . . . . . 96.1
Percentage of residents who speak Spanish at home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.09
Of those who speak Spanish at home, 83 percent speak English “very well,” 7 percent speak English “well” and 10 percent speak English “not well.”
Percentage of residents who speak other Indo-European languages at home . . 1.9
Of those who speak other Indo-European languages at home, 73 percent spoke English “very well,” 10 percent spoke English “well” and 17 percent spoke English “not well.”
Percentage of residents who speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.02
Of those who speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home, 77 percent speak English “very well” and 23 percent speak English “well.”
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Percentage of residents who speak other languages at home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09
Of those who speak other languages at home, 91 percent speak English “very well,” 5 percent speak English “well” and 3 percent speak English “not well.”
Religion
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregation . . . . 37.1 Total adherents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,546 Percentages of adherents 75.8 Catholic church 7.9 Wisconsin Ev. Lutheran Synod 6.7 Lutheran church 4.6 United Methodist church 1.0 Presbyterian church 5.1 other Total congregations — 12
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Median age: Veterans:
51 years old 751
Foreign born persons: 1.9 percent
High school graduates (aged 25 and older): 89.8 percent
People with bachelor’s degree or higher: 20.1 percent
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Iron County by age
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18 to 64 years old
52.3 percent
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15.9 percent 3.8 percent
2013 census estimates
Most common names across Iron County
Most common first names in Iron County among deceased individuals:
1. John, 120 people, lived 75.6 years (average) 2. Mary, 81, 82.5 3. Joseph, 64, 77.9 4. William, 56, 74.2 5. James, 48, 71.8 6. Frank, 39, 78.0 7. Anna, 37, 84.9 8. Robert, 35, 69.2 9. Margaret, 30, 80.5 10. George, 25, 74.5
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Most common last names in Iron County among deceased individuals:
1. Peterson, 23 people, lived 76.2 years (average) 2. Johnson, 22, 73.5 3. Anderson, 22, 71.9 4. Saari, 18, 77.2 5. Erspamer, 17, 81.5 6. Thompson, 13, 78.0 7. Hill, 11, 75.7 8. Calvi, 10, 78.2 9. Smith, 10, 83.5 10. Fafford, 10, 85.5
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Iron County
Keeping Iron County healthy I
ron County Health Department features a variety of programs and services for residents of all ages. The department is located at 502 Copper St. in Hurley and is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Employees of the department provide services in a variety of ways in many different areas. Program areas include education for individuals, groups and work sites, children and adult, environmental health, jail health, reproductive health and STD clinic and school services. For more information, contact the Iron County Health Department at 715-561-2191, or the reproductive health and STD clinic at 715-561-4545.
Children’s services
Immunizations WIC (Certification site) Birth to 3 program Bike safety program Vision/hearing screening Health check exams Head start exams Free fluoride drops and tablets Free lead testing
Communicable disease follow-up Shaken baby/co-sleeping/SIDS education Children with special health care needs, service coordination and parent liaison
Education for individuals, groups and work sites
Pre-arranged presentations to groups on multiple health topics Blood-borne pathogen in-service Free health pamphlets Health videos
Adult services
Iron County five-year community health plan Public health emergency preparedness Immunization (tetanus, pertussis, flu and hepatitis A and B) Tuberculosis skin tests Health screens for blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, hemoglobin and urine
Environmental health
Registered sanitarian Radon test kits Indoor air screenings Restaurant, lodging and campground li-
censing inspection Human health hazard investigations
Reproductive health and STD clinic
Routine gynecologic exams (pap smears, breast and pelvic) Pregnancy testing Testing for sexually transmitted diseases and appropriate treatments Comprehensive family planning Contraceptive supplies, medications and injections Prenatal care coordination Preconceptual health education Wisconsin Medicaid, Badgercare and family planning only services Wisconsin Well Women’s Program (breast/cervical screening 45-64 years)
School services
Coordination of annual vision/hearing screen Immunization coordination Birth to 3 transition Health consultation/education Fluoride rinse program Fluoride varnish program Lice checks Sealant program
Iron County Extension office provides many services
T
he Iron County University of Wisconsin-Extension office is a partnership between the University of Wisconsin campuses, Iron County Board of Supervisors, state and federal governments and community organizations. Agents and staff are community-based educators who share university resources by teaching in formal and informal settings. The department also offers programs directed at strengthening families, youth, government and communities. Extension also links residents with other faculty across the state for educational programs related to agriculture, business development and horticulture. Extension also provides access to the independent learning courses through the University of Wisconsin system, Wisline audio conferencing, satellite video conferences, the UW plant and soil analysis laboratory and UW-Extension media collection and publications.
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Community natural resources and economic development
— Community development — Comprehensive planning — Local government operations and finance — Leadership development — Natural resources and the environment — Small business development
Youth development
— 4-H Clubs and projects — Youth service learning — Youth-adult partnerships — Leadership development — Volunteer development — Youth summer camp
Iron County UW-Extension is located inside the Iron County Courthouse at 300 Taconite St., Suite 118. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Family living
— Family financial management — Parenting support — Family resource management — Building healthy families — Child development
Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program — Nutrition and health education — Food safety and safe food preparation — Food security — Food preservation — Food budgeting — Financial Resource management
To contact the extension office, call 715561-2695, or toll free at 888-561-2695. To learn more about Iron County UW-Extension, visit iron.uwex.edu.
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ron County Human Services provides services for area residents, including finding assistance in cases of abuse, economic support, counseling, preventive services, child care, clinical services, aging and disability services and more. The department is located inside the Iron County Courthouse, at 300 Taconite St., Suite 201, in Hurley. For more information about services, call Iron County Human Services at 715-563636.
SERVICES Adult Services:
Elder abuse investigations and services, adult at-risk services, coordination of adult mental health and alcohol and drugs services, protective services and guardianships.
Children and families services:
Provides services to children and families including child abuse/neglect services, delinquency services, placement and aftercare, crisis intervention, intensive supervision and assistance for children with disabilities, and foster care recruitment.
Prevention Services for Children and Youth – Brighter Futures Program:
Iron County receives special funding by the state for prevention services. The services provided include: — Youth mentoring for youth who quality for this program — ALL STARS Prevention Program, taught in the Mercer School — Community Coalition to prevent or reduce ATOD use among youth — Support and assist other community coalitions with their work with at-risk youth
Economic Support Unit:
Services provided include Badger Care Plus, the Food Share Program and Elderly, Blind and Disabled Medical Assistance programs. Effective 2012, the Economic Support Division uses the Northern IM Consortium to process service requests. The call center for the Northern IM Consortium services the counties of Ashland, Bayfield, Florence, Forest, Iron, Lincoln, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor, Vilas and Wood. To access services, residents must contact Northern Income Maintenance Consortium to either apply for benefits, report changes, ask questions or make an appointment. The consortium can be contacted online at Access.wi.gov, by phone at 888-794-5722 or by fax at 855-293-1822. Home Energy Plus: Energy assistance and weatherization services provided under the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program application. The 2014 WHEAP programs runs from Oct. 1, 2013, until May 5, 2014. Additional information including required documentation, current income limits, and outreach site information will be published at a later date. After Sept. 17, 2013, people can make an appointment for a phone or in-person application, request a paper application or ask general questions. Those can all be done by contacting Iron County Human Services at ext. 0 or by email at reinb@ironcountywi.org.
Child Care:
Iron County Human Services provides access to affordable child care to enhance
children’s development and to assist parents with the care of their child, while they are working. Parents must meet income eligibility requirements. To apply for child care assistance, call Iron County Human Services at ext. 2133.
Clinical Services Unit:
Iron County is certified by the state of Wisconsin to provide alcohol and drug services and mental health services. While the county maintains the status of the clinic, the county contracts with private organizations for therapists and providers. The clinic accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most private insurances. Services to adults and children include mental health counseling, the Community Support Program for the chronically mentally ill, alcohol and drug counseling and court-ordered intoxicated driver assessments and treatment.
Aging and Disability Resource Center - North
This services Ashland, Bayfield, Iron, Price and Sawyer counties. Aging and Disability Resource Centers are welcoming and accessible places where older people and individuals with disabilities and their family and friends, can obtain information, advice and help in locating services or apply for benefits. Services are provided to the elderly, adults with developmental disabilities and adults with physical disabilities. For more information, call 866-663-3607, or visit adrc-n-wi.org. A summary of services includes: — Information and assistance — Long-term care options counseling (Continued on page 30)
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Agriculture in Iron County
— Short-term service coordination — Enrollment into publicly funded long-term care — Benefit counseling — Prevention and early intervention services including services to family caregiver — Transition services for students and youth with a disability — Response to emergency situations
Average size of farms: 206 acres Average total farm production expenses per farm: $20,942 Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $33,524 The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 91.94 percent Average age of principal farm operators: 56 years Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 7.09
Wisconsin Works Program
Eligible residents who need helping finding or keeping a job, or help applying for Supplemental Security Income are eligible for the Wisconsin Works, or W-2, program. The program is available to lowincome parents with minor children who meet eligibility requirements and who are willing to work to their ability. Each W-2 eligible participant meets with a financial and employment planner, who helps the individual develop an employability plan. Qualified residents may also be eligible for monthly cash payments while working with the W-2 program to look for a job or do other activities that will help them get a job or SSI. For more information, visit def.wisconsin.gov/w2 or contact Workforce Resource Inc., at 855-792-5439.
Historical resources
Museums
Iron County Historical Society Museum 303 Iron St., Hurley; 715-561-2244. Mercer Area Historical Society Depot Museum 5278 N. Lakeview Ave.; 715-476-3462.
Historical society info
Iron County Historical Society Meets third Monday, 2 p.m., museum. 715-561-2244. Museum info and contact form available online at ironcountymuseum.org. Mercer Area Historical Society P.O. Box 638, Mercer WI 54547. President, Peggy Brunner, 715-476-2714.
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300 Taconite St. Hurley WI 54534
Iron County Board of Supervisors
•District 1: Paul Mullard, 715-561-4865 •District 2: Joseph Pinardi, chairman, office 715-561-3226; home, 715-561-4145 •District 3: Jack Prospero, 715-561-2268 •District 4: Larry Youngs, 715-561-3168 •District 5: William Thomas, 715-561-5314 •District 6: Mitch Koski, 715-561-3317 •District 7: John Smith, 715-561-2435 •District 8: Karl Krall, 715-893-2303 •District 9: George Nasi, 715-561-4651 •District 10: Scott Erickson, 715-561-2760 •District 11: Victor Ouimette, 715-476-3887 •District 12: Opal Roberts, 715-476-2844 •District 13: Thomas Thompson Jr., 715476-3893 •District 14: James Kichak, vice-chairman, 715-476-2834 •District 15: Brad Matson, 715-583-2393
Iron County County seat: Hurley Total area: 757.23 square miles Land area: 595.22 square miles (78.6 percent) Water area: 162.01 square miles (21.4 percent) Population, 2012 estimate: 5,934 2010 census: 5,916 2000 census: 6,861
Hurley Population: 1,543 (2010) Zip Code: 54534 Latitude: N 46.450361 Longitude: W 90.189802 Elevation: 1,493 feet 2000 Census: 1,818 Median house value: $69,647 Median household income: $26,701 hurleywi.com
County officers, staff
•Clerk, Michael Saari, 715-561-3375 •Veterans Services Director, Erick Nasi, •Treasurer, Mark Beaupre’, 715-561-2883 •Register of Deeds, Daniel Soine, 715-561- 715-561-2190 •Emergency Government Director, Stacy 2945 •GIS Technician, Neil Martinko, 715-561- Ofstad, 715-561-3266 5803 Iron County Court •Coroner, Diane Simonich, 715-561-3800 •District Attorney, Martin Lipske, 715-561- •Circuit Judge, Patrick J. Madden, 715-5613434 5671 •Victim Witness Coordinator, Lori Pren- •Circuit Court Clerk, Karen Ransanici, 715561-4084 derville •Court and Family Court Commissioner, •Sheriff, Anthony Furyk, 715-561-3800 •Undersheriff, Donna Klawitter, 715-561- Santo Filippo •Register in Probate, Sheri Moon 3800 •Child Support Enforcement Specialist, County Forestry amily Forum Headstart 1 City of Hurley 1.8 res_Layout 1 8/14/14 2:51 PM Linda Kuduk1.8 res_Layout 1 8/14/14 2:23 PM PageIron •Public Health Services Director, Zona 607 Third Ave. N., Suite 2 Hurley WI 54534 Wick, 715-561-2191 •Zoning Administrator, Thomas Bergman, Office, 715-561-2697; shop, 715-561-2484 •Administrator, Joe Varius 715-561-5414
Montreal Population: 807 (2010) Zip Code: 54525 Latitude: N 46.429081 Longitude: W 90.238845 Elevation: 1,598 feet 2000 Census: 838 Median house value: $64,342 Median household income: $36,083
Iron County Highway Department 607 Third Ave. N., Suite 1 Hurley WI 54534 715-561-4965
Land Conservation Department 607 Third Ave. N., Suite 2 Hurley WI 54534 715-561-2234
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Iron County Fairgrounds Saxon WI 54559 •President, Tom Salzmann Page 1
Iron County Senior Center
•Director, Mary Kay Welch, 715-561-2108
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Iron County directory Town of Anderson •Chairman, Bud Benter, 715-561-3356 •Supervisor, Pat Hanson, 715-561-3446 •Supervisor, Jerry Rice, 715-561-2492 •Clerk, Kristin Bjork, 715-561-2555 •Treasurer, Isabelle Williams, 715-5613008
Town of Carey •Chairman, Robert Walesewicz, 715-5615080 •Supervisor, Diane Schmidtke, 715-5619973 •Supervisor, Tom Bainbridge, 715-561-2174 •Clerk, Tori Aschebrock, 715-476-2275 •Treasurer, Mary Hitt, 715-561-3398 •Assessor, Daniel Soine, 715-561-2786
Town of Gurney •Chairman, Tom Innes, 715-893-2271 •Supervisor, Darren Rowe, 715-893-2374 •Supervisor, Vernon Moore, 715-893-2292 •Clerk, Denys Vargovich, 715-893-2307 •Treasurer, Jessie Bender, 715-893-2402
City of Hurley 405 Fifth Ave. N. Hurley WI 54534 •Mayor, Joseph Pinardi, 715-561-4145 •Clerk/Treasurer, Linda Ryskewecz, 715561-4716 •Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, Kathy Byrns, 715-561-4715 •City Attorney, A. Dennis Cossi •Street Commissioner, Mark Bluse, 715561-2160 •Chief of Police, Dan Erspamer, 715-5613544 •Fire Chief, Darrell Petrusha, 715-561-3730 •Assessor, Daniel Soine, 715-561-2786 Council members •Joanne Bruneau, 715-561-3957 •Terry Seibel, 715-862-2010
•Jay Aijala, 715-562-0231 •Steve Lombardo, 715-299-9401 •Jamey Francis, 715-862-0428 •Robert Lanctoe, 906-364-4257
Town of Kimball •Chairman, Ron Ahonen, 715-561-2993 •Supervisor, Raymond Kivi, 715-561-4241 •Supervisor, John Smith, 715-561-2435 •Clerk, Irene Salzmann, 715-893-2469 •Treasurer, Pamela Backman, 715-5614868
Town of Knight •Chairman, Daniel Soine, 715-561-2785 •Supervisor, Kendall Koski, 715-561-4146 •Supervisor, David Leinon, 715-561-2739 •Clerk/Treasurer, Kelly Jo Garro, 715-5612091 •Assessor, Daniel Soine, 715-561-2786 •Town garage, 715-561-2091
Town of Mercer P.O. Box 149 Mercer WI 54547 •Chairman, Jim Kichak, 715-476-2834 •Supervisor, Jim Lambert, 715-476-2324 •Supervisor, Jeff Stenberg, 715-360-6578 •Supervisor, Bonnie Banaszak, 715-4762332 •Supervisor, John Sendra, 715-476-0219 •Clerk, Christan Brandt, 715-476-2403 •Treasurer, Lin Miller, 715-476-2676 •Assessor, Paul Carlson, 715-686-7738
City of Montreal 54 Wisconsin Ave. Montreal WI 54550 •Mayor, Mitch Koski, 715-561-3317 •Clerk/Treasurer, Susan Lesky, 715-5614955 •Assessor, Daniel Soine, 715-561-2786 Council members
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•Karen Secor, first ward, 715-561-5140 •Brian Livingston, first ward, 715-561-3079 •Leola Maslanka, second ward, 715-5614570 •Joe Leoni, second ward, 715-561-2003
Town of Oma •Chairman, Rick Christianson, 715-5619928 •Supervisor, Steve Finco, 715-476-0183 •Supervisor, Larry Erickson, 715-561-4834 •Clerk, Denise Schmitz-Enking, 715-5614704 •Treasurer, Linda Kuduk, 715-561-2130 •Assessor, Daniel Soine, 715-561-2786
Town of Pence •Chairman, Michael Paternoster, 715-5612580 •Supervisor, Joe Olson, 715-561-3313 •Supervisor, George Nasi, 715-561-4651 •Clerk, Lori Genisot, 715-862-0833 •Treasurer, Janine Franzoi, 715-561-5004 •Assessor, Daniel Soine, 715-561-2786
Town of Saxon •Chairman, Shane Wyzlic, 715-893-2372 •Supervisor, Karl Krall, 715-893-2303 •Supervisor, Kelly Thurow, 715-893-2285 •Clerk, Mark Beaupre, 715-893-2245 •Treasurer, Sue Brauer, 715-893-2361 •Assessor, Daniel Soine, 715-561-2786
Town of Sherman •Sherman Town Hall, 715-583-4422 •Chairman, Patricia Matula, 715-583-7800 •Supervisor, Roger Lepper, 715-583-4564 •Supervisor, Gerald Mikula, 715-583-2212 •Clerk, Gail Sprangers, 715-583-4518 •Treasurer, Janet Gutknecht, 715-583-4470 •Assessor, Paul Carlson, 715-686-7738
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RICCELLI PARK
Eighth Avenue North Hurley Features a pavilion, bathrooms, playground equipment and a basketball court.
CAROW COMMUNITY PARK
County J Mercer 715-476-2403 Features a beach with lifeguard, restrooms, playground, picnic area and pavilion.
CARY ROAD PARK
Highway 77 Hurley 715-561-4715 Features a playground, volleyball courts, concession stand, softball fields, bocce ball, horsehoe pits and walking trail.
GILE PARK GILE FLOWAGE
Norman Street, Gile 715-561-4955 Features a boat launch, fishing, picnic area, pavilion, restroom, changing rooms, playground and camping on islands on the Gile Flowage.
KIMBALL TOWN PARK
Park Road Kimball 715-561-2993 Features a picnic area, pavilion, swings, restrooms, volleyball court, basketball court, walking trail, fishing and a handicapped accessible fishing deck.
LAKE OF THE FALLS
County FF Mercer Features a 40-acre, 30-spot campground with a boat launch area, fishing, pavilion, fireplaces, picnic tables, electricity and drinking
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SCHOMBERG PARK is located on on U.S. 51 between Hurley and Mercer.
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POTATO RIVER FALLS
Highway 169 Gurney Features hiking trails, a picnic area, camping, trout fishing and waterfalls, as well as pit toilets.
SAXON HARBOR
County A, Saxon Features a beach, 25 camping spots with fire pits, restrooms, changing rooms, toilets and a shower building, a playground, boat launch, boat docking and a picnic area. ATV trail accessible.
SCHOMBERG PARK
U.S. 51 between Mercer and Hurley. Features camping with electricity, showers, fire rings and flush toilets, a pavilion and picnic area, ATV trail access and wash station and a trailhead parking lot with a loading ramp.
SHAY’S MILL DAM
Fisher Lake Road Mercer Features hiking trails, a picnic area, and a boat launch.
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UPSON COMMUNITY PARK
Features picnic area, camping, trout fishing, waterfalls, a picnic area and restrooms. ATV trail accessible.
WEBER LAKE
County E Iron Belt Ten acres of camping with electricity and fireplaces, swimming with a picnic area, pavilion, rest and changing rooms, boat launch ramps and fishing.
TURTLE FLAMBEAU FLOWAGE
Various landings off County F and FF, Highways 47 and 182 Mercer, Sherman 19,000 acres of water, 212 miles of shoreline, 35,500 acres of public land, 16 natural lakes Features camping, boating, fishing, picnic areas.
SANDY BEACH CAMPGROUND
Powell Marsh Road Manitowish Features rustic campsites with fire rings, a boat launch, swimming, fishing, a picnic area, drinking water and toilets.
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BLACK RIVER HARBOR
County Road 513 Ironwood Township 906-284-0206 for camping information. Features a boat harbor, a campground with toilets and drinking water, picnic and grilling areas, pavilion and access to the North Country Trail along the Black River with access to several scenic waterfalls. Concession stand available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 5 p.m.
BLUFF VALLEY PARK
North Moore Street Bessemer Features a pavilion, volleyball court, playground equipment, tennis and basketball courts and a hiking trail up the bluff.
CURRY PARK
Cloverland Drive Ironwood 56 campsites, including nine full service hookups, modern toilets with laundry and a sanitation station, as well as playground equipment.
DEPOT PARK AND TRAILHEAD
Aurora Street, between Suffolk Street and Lowell Street Ironwood Ironwood’s most recently renovated park, with a pavilion, volleyball courts, motorized and nonmotorized trails, and adjoining Kuitunen Park with benches and a water fountain, with the Old Depot Museum at the center of it all, open Monday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
EDDY PARK
Sunday Lake Wakefield 906-229-5131 Wakefield’s crown jewel, with two pavilions, playground, beach, and a campground that is open from Memorial Day weekend through the end of September.
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BLUFF VALLEY Park is located on North Moore Street in Bessemer. POCKET PARK
Corner of Aurora and Suffolk streets Ironwood This community-created showpiece features beautiful gardens as well as a walkway and benches in the heart of downtown Ironwood.
HIAWATHA PARK
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Corner of Burma Road and Grant Street Ironwood Skate park featuring ramps, a rail and platforms, plus a bicycle pump track.
LAKE AND AYER STREET PARK
Ironwood Features playground equipment and a basketball court
LAKE GOGEBIC STATE PARK
MINERS MEMORIAL HERITAGE PARK
Between Bonnie Street and Alfred Wright Boulevard Ironwood 167 acres of reclaimed park, with a 4-kilometer non-motorized trail for hiking and cross country skiing or snowshoeing. Historical home of the Pabst, Aurora, Norrie and Townsite mines, which date back to the late 1800s.
NORRIE PARK
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Ridge Street and Hemlock Street Ironwood Two tennis courts with parking.
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Arch Street and Hemlock Street Ironwood Features a walking track, lighted basketball court, a bandshell, children’s playground equipment and picnic tables.
Norrie Park Road Ironwood 105 acres of trails, community gardens, picnic tables, grills, restrooms, playground equipment, a pavilion, two horseshoe pits and an ADA approved fishing platform along the Montreal River.
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Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency 100 S. Mill St., Bessemer MI, 49911 906-663-0283 gocaa.org Iron County Aging Unit 308 Third Ave. Hurley WI 54534 715-561-2108
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault DOVE Inc. 906-932-0310 or 800-711-6744 Services include: —24-hour crisis line —24-hour emergency shelter —Advocacy —Counseling —Education and prevention —Emergency response —Group support —Information and referrals —Legal advocacy —Volunteer opportunities
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ANIMALS HOPE — Help Orphaned Pets Everywhere 590 Easy St. Ironwood MI 49938 906-932-1511 Randy Kirchoff, director
Dog license In Gogebic County, with a first rabies vaccination, good for one year, $6 for intact animal; $4 for spayed or neutered animal. With two-year rabies, $11.50 or $7.50; three-year rabies, $17 or $11. In Iron County, $5 for neutered or spayed dogs; $10 for intact animals. Licenses are good for the calendar year. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required at the time the license is issued. BUDGETING University of Wisconsin Extension- Iron County
ZIP CODES
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Northwest Community Services 715-561-4700
BLOODMOBILE U.P. Regional Blood Center Marquette General Hospital 906-307-1305 CHILDCARE 4C of Upper Peninsula Childcare referral agency 906-228-3362
St. Vincent de Paul 103 North Case St. Bessemer MI 49911 906-663-0089
Childcare Resource and Referral Service 800-733-5437 Iron County W-2 Childcare program 300 Taconite St. Hurley WI 54534 715-561-3636 STARS Hurley K-12 School 5503 West Rangeview Drive Hurley WI 54534 715-561-4900
CLOTHING Iron County Food Pantry 72 Michigan St. Montreal WI 54550
St. Vincent de Paul 216 West Aurora St. Ironwood MI 49938 906-932-4547
C.O.L.E.’S FOUNDATION Ironwood colesfoundation.com COUNSELING Mental Health Crisis Line 866-317-9362
Northland Counseling Services 300 Taconite St. Hurley WI 54534 715-561-3636
DISABILITIES Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North 300 Taconite St.
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Gogebic County Iron County Gogebic County Area code 906 Hurley 54534 Ironwood 49938 Ironwood 932, 364 Montreal 54550 Ironwood Township 49938 Ironwood Township 932, 364 Gile 54525 Bessemer 49911 Bessemer 663, 667 Kimball 54534 Bessemer Township 49959 Bessemer Township 663, 667 Saxon 54559 Ramsay 49959 Ramsay 663, 667 Gurney 54528 Erwin Township 49938 Erwin Township 932, 364 Anderson 54565 Wakefield 49968 Wakefield 224, 229 Carey 54534 Wakefield Township 49968 Wakefield Township 224, 229 Pence 54550 Marenisco Township 49947 kefield Chamber res 1-8 pg_Steiger's 1/4 Pg 8/14/14 2:50 PM Page 1 City of Wakefield 1.8 res_Layout 1 8/14/14 2:49787, PM 842 Page 1 Marenisco Township Knight 54536 Watersmeet Township 49969 Watersmeet Township 358, Sherman 54552 366 Mercer 54547 Oma 54534
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Iron County Area code 715 Hurley 561 Montreal 561 Gile 561 Kimball 561 Saxon 893 Gurney 893 Anderson 561 Carey 561 Pence 561 Knight 561 Sherman 583 Mercer 476, 776 Oma 561
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Hurley WI 54534 866-663-3607 Services for adults aged 60+, adults with physical or developmental disabilities, adults with mental health or substance abuse concerns and families and caregivers: — Adult protective services — Information and assistance — Long-term care options counseling — Elderly and disability benefits counseling — Emergency referrals — Health promotion, prevention, early intervention — Short-term care management Disability Rights Wisconsin Rice Lake, Wis. 877-338-3724
Highline Corporation 100 Cary Road Hurley WI 54534 715-561-4515 Services: — Supported employment — Pre-vocational services — Day services — Respite — Group home — Supported community living — Recreation program — Job placements with Wisconsin Department of Vocational Rehabilitation — School to work transition — Community support program — Assessments
Katie Beckett Program 866-640-4106
North Country Independent Living Services to people with disabilities 800-924-1220
EARLY CHILDHOOD Hurley Head Start 205 Fifth Ave. S. 715-561-2750
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Ironwood American Legion Post 5 and Auxiliary, Memorial Building; 906-932-3612. Bessemer Peter Gedda-Francis American Legion Post 27 and Auxiliary, 209 N. Moore St.; 906-667-0422. Wakefield American Legion Geroux Post 11 and Auxiliary, 605 River St.; 906-2295222. Watersmeet Post 417, P.O. Box 491, Watersmeet, MI 49969 Hurley American Legion Post 35 and Auxiliary, 201 Iron St.; 715-561-5737. Saxon Mercier-Kero American Legion Post 371 and Auxiliary, meets at Saxon Community Center; 715-893-2333. Mercer Area American Legion Post 424 and Auxiliary; meets at VFW clubhouse on Old U.S. 51 near U.S. 51; 715-476-2210.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ironwood VFW Post 1823 and Auxiliary, 215 E. McLeod Ave.; 906-932-9944. Bessemer VFW Post 3673 and Auxiliary,
W. Lead St.; 906-667-0812. Wakefield VFW Post 9084 and Auxiliary, W. U.S. 2; 906-224-3071. Iron County (Hurley) VFW Post 1580 and Auxiliary, South Third Ave.; no phone. Mercer-Manitowish Waters VFW Post 9536, meets at clubhouse on Old U.S. 51 near U.S. 51; 715-476-2210.
Others
Disabled American Veterans, Northland Chapter 66, meets at Bessemer VFW Post; 906-667-0812. Ironwood AMVETS Post 490, meets quarterly at American Legion Post 5, Memorial Building; 906-932-3612. Hurley Military Order of the Cooties 35, meets at Hurley VFW Post; 906-932-4591. Vietnam Veterans of America, GogebicIron Range Chapter 529, meets at 507 Hematite St., Hurley; 906-561-3006. Gogebic-Iron Marine Detachment, Marine Corps League, meets at American Legion Post 5, Memorial Building, Ironwood; 906-932-3612.
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FOOD Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency 100 S. Mill St. Bessemer MI 49911 906-667-0283 gocaa.org — Food program: Commodities for seniors and families with children under 6 who don’t receive WIC and quarterly emergency food assistance program — Senior meals at the Mill Street Garden site.
Mercer Food Pantry 2657 Railroad St. 715-476-7655 Serves Mercer, Oma, Presque Isle, Manitowish Waters and Springstead.
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Iron County Food Pantry 2 Michigan St. Montreal WI 54550
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Meals on Wheels and senior meals Iron County Aging Unit Hurley 715-561-2108
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Ironwood 906-932-4325 HEALTH CARE Iron County Health Department 502 Copper St. Hurley WI 54534 715-561-2191
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Cemeteries
Michigan Ironwood — Riverside Cemetery, Broadway and Hemlock; 906-932-4441. Ironwood Township — Sunset Acres Cemetery, Airport Road; 906-932-8446. Bessemer — Hillcrest Cemetery, Clayberg and Cinnabar streets; 906-663-4831. Wakefield — Lakeside Cemetery, Old U.S. 2 and Cemetery Road; 906-229-5131. Watersmeet — Watersmeet Township Cemetery, Old U.S. 2 and Rosemont Avenue; 906358-4501. Wisconsin Hurley — Hurley City Cemetery, U.S. 51, across from courthouse; 715-561-4715. Hurley — St. Mary’s Cemetery (Catholic), U.S. 51, across from courthouse; 715-561-2606. Hurley — Sharey Zedek (Jewish), U.S. 51, across from courthouse; 715-561-4715. Mercer — Mercer Cemetery, Beachway Drive, Mercer Lake; 715-476-2403. Iron Belt — Hillside Cemetery, Wisconsin 77 and County E; 715-561-2091. Upson — Greenwood Cemetery (Protestant), Wisconsin 122; 715-561-3501. Upson — Calvary Cemetery (Catholic), Wisconsin 122; 715-561-3501. Saxon — Lakeview Cemetery, U.S. 2, west of Wisconsin 122; 715-893-2245. Gurney — Edgewood Cemetery, Wisconsin 169, near U.S. 2; 715-893-2315.
Aspirus Grand View Clinic-Hurley 501 Granite St. Hurley WI 54534 715-561-2255
Aspirus Grand View Hospital 906-932-2525
Memorial Medical Center 1615 Maple Lane Ashland WI 54806 715-682-4563
Howard Young Medical Center 240 Maple St. Woodruff WI 54568 715-356-8000
300 Hematite St. Hurley WI 54534 715-561-4599
Marshfield Clinic 5110 U.S. 51 N. Mercer WI 54547 715-476-2345 or 800-347-0673
HOUSING Ahonen Apartments 246 Ashland Court, Ironwood MI 49938 906-285-1740
Hurley Housing LP 715-561-5220
Hurley Housing Authority 715-561-4344
Bessemer Housing Commission Fairview Housing, 709 W. Iron St., Bessemer, MI 49911 906-667-0288 bhc@chartermi.net
Birchwood Terrace 3314 Lakeview Drive Mercer WI 54547 608-822-7368
Brentlee Apartments 401 Florian St. Hurley WI 54534 715-561-4599
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Hometown Village 5231 N. Vaughn St. Mercer WI 54547 715-466-2255
Ironwood Housing Commission (Pioneer Park Apartments) 515 E. Vaughn St., Ironwood MI 49938 906-932-3341 ironwoodhousing.org Kathy Richards Management 201 S. Curry St. Ironwood MI 49938 888-576-6468
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Villa Manor 126 W. Arch St., Ironwood MI 49938 715-561-4599
Wakefield Housing Commission Sunset Manor, 200 Pierce St., Wakefield MI 49968 906-229-5204 whousing@wakefieldhousing.net Wildwood Manor 5132 E. Wildwood Lane, Ironwood MI 49938 906-932-6355 Woodland Court Apartments 661 E. Ayer St., Ironwood MI 49938
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LEGAL SERVICES Iron County Child Support 301 Taconite St. Hurley WI 54534 715-561-4485
Judicare judicare.org 800-472-1638 — Legal help for eligible low income persons. Cases involving bankruptcy, Social Security and SSI, family law, health, housing, income maintenance, tax controversies and Indian law will be reviewed for approval or denial on an individual basis, pending to availability of program resources. —A person may apply online, by phone, or at the following local agencies: —DOVE Inc. Ironwood MI 49938 906-932-4990 —Iron County Aging Unit 308 Third Ave. Hurley WI 54534 715-561-2108 —Iron County Human Services 300 Taconite St. Hurley WI 54534
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Lawyer Referral and Information ServiceState Bar of Michigan 800-968-0738
Lawyer Referral and Information ServiceState Bar of Wisconsin 800-362-9082 NURSING HOMES Gogebic Medical Care Facility 402 North St., Wakefield MI 49969 906-224-9811 Sky View Nursing Center 309 Iron St. Hurley, 715-561-5646
Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center Villa Drive Hurley, Wis. 715-561-3200
Westgate Nursing Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community 1500 North Lowell Street Ironwood 906-932-3867
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RECYCLING Iron County Lori Prenderville, director 606 Third Ave. N. Hurley WI 54534 715-561-4802 Recycling hours Hurley, 606 Third Ave. N., Tuesday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mercer, 2553W County Road J, Wednesday and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Closed on Loon Day) Saxon, Clement Road, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sherman, Town Garage, Highway 182, Wednesday, noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (After Labor Day: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Oma, Saturday, Town Hall 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Town Garage 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., Lucky Pierre’s 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Montreal, curbside collection, Tuesday. Pence, curbside collection, every other Tuesday 9 a.m.
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Gogebic County Gogebic Range Solid Waste Management Authority Chris Ann Bressette Transfer Station E5917 U.S. 2 Ironwood MI 49938
Ironwood Public Safety Department Receptacles in parking lot at rear of building
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TRANSPORTATION Aging Unit of Iron County 308 Third Ave. Hurley WI 54534 715-561-2108 Buses are wheelchair-accessible. They run on a fixed schedule, Tuesday through Friday, for seniors age 60 and up. The bus goes to numerous points around northern Iron County; rides are on a donation basis. Seniors may call for individual home pickup if their home is near a scheduled stop. Runs take riders to Hurley and Ironwood for shopping. The Aging Unit also has a 10-passenger van to take people to medical appointments, based on a co-pay schedule. The van makes runs to Grand View Hospital and its clinics; medical facilities in Ashland, Duluth, Minn., Woodruff, Marshfield and the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Iron Mountain. Gogebic County Transit 235 E. McLeod Ave. Ironwood MI 49938 906-932-2523 Provides 14 trips per day between Ironwood and Wakefield, as well as a dial-a-ride program Monday through Friday. Weekly services to the townships. All buses are lift equipped and radio
Libraries
Bessemer Public Library, City Hall; 906667-0404, bessemermilibrary@gmail.com or joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/Bessemer. Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, 9 a.m.6:30 p.m. Closed Saturdays and Sundays and each day from noon to 1 p.m. Hurley Public Library, City Hall, 405 Fifth Ave. N.; 715-561-5707 or hurley.wislib.org. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Ironwood Carnegie Library, 235 E. Aurora St.; 906-932-0203 or joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/Ironwood. Hours: Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Tuesdays: noon-7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Closed Wednesdays and Sundays. Marenisco Public Library, 319 Fair Ave.; 906-787-2501 or
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Indian Trails Bus Line Indian Trails makes daily runs through Ironwood between Duluth, Minn., and Escanaba. A bus arrives in Ironwood at the Gogebic County Transit building from Escanaba headed to Duluth at 7:24 a.m. A bus comes from Duluth at 11:10 p.m. and goes to Escanaba. From there, riders can head to Milwaukee, Calumet or Detroit via St. Ignace. Gogebic County Transit, 906-932-2523. Indian Trails, 800-292-3831 or indiantrails.com.
Great Lakes Airlines Gogebic-Iron County Airport is served by Great Lakes Airlines. There are two round-trip flights daily between Ironwood and Minneapolis. One flight arrives in Ironwood from Minneapolis at 9:30 a.m. and departs back to Minneapolis at 9:45 a.m. The other flight arrives in Ironwood from Minneapolis at 4:15 p.m. and departs to Minneapolis at 4:30 p.m.
Golf courses
Gogebic Country Club Country Club Road, Ironwood, 18 holes with pro shop and restaurant-bar, 906-9322515. Cart and club rentals available. Open to the public. Boulder Creek Located on Hedberg Road, north of Bessemer, nine holes with clubhouse and cart rentals, 906-932-9066. Open to the public. bouldercreekgolfmi.com. Eagle Bluff Golf Club County Trunk D, just off U.S. 2, Hurley, 18 holes with restaurant-bar, pro shop and cart rentals, 715-561-3552. Open to the public. eaglebluffgolfclub.com. Skye Golf Course Whitecap Mountains Resort, County E,
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northwest of Iron Belt, Wis., 18 holes, carts available, walking not recommended, 715561-2227. Open to the public. skyegolf.net. Tahoe Lynx Golf Course 5195 N. Pierpont Drive, Mercer, Wis., nine holes, 715-476-0050. Open to the public. tahoelynxgolfcourse.com. Lac Vieux Desert Golf Course Located on 200 acres of Ottawa National Forest on U.S. 45 in Watersmeet, 18 holes, 906-358-0303. Open to the public. lvdcasino.com/golf. Gateway Golf Club 4126 County B, Land O’Lakes, Wis., 715-547-3929, nine holes along the Wisconsin-Michigan border. Open to the public.
mareniscopubliclibrary@yahoo.com. Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, noon to 4 p.m.; Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursdays, 4-8 p.m. Mercer Public Library, 2648W Margaret St.; 715-476-2366 or mercer.wislib.org. Summer hours (Memorial Day-Labor Day): Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon; closed Sundays. Winter hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon; closed Sundays. Wakefield Public Library, 401 Hancock St.; 906-229-5236 or joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/wakefield. Hours: Mondays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tuesdays, noon-4:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, noon-6 p.m.; Thursdays, noon-4:30 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon; closed Sundays.
For ticket information call 906-932-6057 or 800-554-5111; or visit flygreatlakes.com. For Weathermation (AWOS), 906-932-4039.
Logisticare member.logisticare.com Reservation line: 866-907-1493 Services: Logisticare provides rides to medical appointments for members with no other way to get a ride,e covered by Wisconsin Medicaid, Badgercare Plus Standard Plan, Badgercare Plus Benchmark Plan, Family Planning Only Services, Tuberculosis Related Services, or Badgercare Plus Express Enrollment for Pregnant Women. Twin City Cab 346 Silver St. Ironwood MI 49938 906-932-0711
VETERANS Gogebic County Veterans Services Office John Frello Gogebic County Courthouse 200 N. Moore St. Bessemer MI 49911 906-667-1100
Iron County Veterans Service Office Erick Nasi 300 Taconite St. Suite 106 Hurley WI 54534 715-561-2190 Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. In Mercer on Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. WEATHERIZATION Iron County Human Services 300 Taconite St., Suite 201 Hurley WI 54534 715-561-3636
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Education Gogebic Community College
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E4946 Jackson Road Ironwood MI 49938 906-932-4231 800-682-5910 gogebic.edu
erving the Gogebic Range since 1932, Gogebic Community College offers 55 academic programs which lead to certificates, associate degrees, or admission into transfer programs at four-year universities. It has an outreach center in Houghton and also works with area high schools to provide dual enrollment to them. GCC opened its doors on Sept. 6, 1932, then known as Ironwood Junior College and located on the third floor of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. GCC, now on its own campus in Ironwood Township, has grown over the years with academic and technical buildings, as well as the Jacob Solin Center for Business, the David G. Lindquist Student Center and a new dormitory. The college still offers low-cost two-year degrees and transfer credits. It has, for the second time, been recognized by the Aspen Institute as being in the top 10 percent of community colleges nationwide, based on its ability to economically and effectively serve the educational and career needs of its students. From transfer programs in pre-medicine and pre-law, to occupational programs in many business fields and other programs such as its renowned ski area management
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GOGEBIC COMMUNITY College is located in Ironwood Township on Jackson Road. program, GCC has grown into a comprehensive college that serves many academic needs, provides student housing and support services, and also serves its community by hosting various speakers, forums and other events of interest to the public. Its vocational students, such as those in its cosmetology program, also offer their services to the community for modest fees. GCC students often transfer to four-year institutions regionally and nationally, going on to future academic and career successes. Sports available to students include women’s volleyball, women’s and men’s cross-country running and skiing and men’s and women’s basketball.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College 2100 Beaser Ave., Ashland WI 54806 — 715-682-4591 — witc.edu
The Ashland campus for Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College was established in 1921. Some courses are offered at the Hurley K-12 School. WITC offers career-focused associate degree programs, technical diplomas, short-term certificates, customized training and a wide array of courses for personal or career enhancement. The college offers more than 50 career programs and is part of the Wisconsin Technical College System. During the 2011-’12 school year, the Ashland Campus of WITC served 4,000 students. There are more than 60 members of staff, faculty and administrators. Housing may be available in conjunction with Northland College.
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GCC also offers Mt. Zion Ski Area with downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. The hill is located on campus and is operated by the ski area management program. Student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1 at GCC. More than 75 people are employed in administration, staff or faculty. Enrollment is currently near 1,500, with 96 students living in the new campus suites. Although GCC continues to change, its commitment remains the same to its students. For more information, go to gogebic.edu or call 906-932-4231.
Parochial Schools
Ironwood — All Saints Catholic Academy, pre-K-6, virtual school for 712, 106 S. Marquette St.; 906-932-3200. Hurley — Northwoods Christian Academy, 715-561-2545. nca-k12.org. Bessemer — Bluffview Christian School, K-8, Seventh-Day Adventist, 507 Cinnabar St.; 906-663-6959 daytime, 906-667-0939 after hours. bluffviewchristianschool.com.
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Education Schools in Gogebic and Iron county Ironwood Area School District
The Ironwood Area School District has gone through major changes within the past few years, including renovations to the Luther L. Wright High School, the closing of Norrie Elementary School and the revamping of Sleight Elem e n t a r y School, making Luther L. Wright a K-12 facility. F o r m e r l y, students in grades 3 through 12 attended LLW, while students in kindergarten through second grade attended Sleight. With decreasing enrollments, and higher costs of operations, the school board decided to move all of the district's students in to LLW in the fall of 2014, leaving Sleight to house the Gogebic County Community Schools, which is an alternative high school serving all of the county. LLW was built in 1924. The man whom the school building was named, helped establish a proud educational heritage early in the 20th century. He oversaw the burgeoning district in its early days. He later became Michigan's superintendent of public education. A wide variety of vocation programs are offered. Students may also qualify for dual enrollment with the nearby Gogebic Community College, beginning work on a college degree in tandem with a high school diploma. The Ironwood Red Devils (Class C) compete in the West PAC for football and in the Indianhead Conference for most other sports. Board of Education Steve Thomas, president, 906-932-5366 Ed Rickard, 906-932-0749
Marilyn Nezworski, 906-932-4710 Brenda Agee, 906-932-3040 Pamela Niemi, 906-932-0670 John Lorenson, 906-932-5364 Leroy Johnson, 906-932-3841 Administration Tim Kolesar, superintendent, 906-932-0200 Luther L. Wright, elementary, middle and high school offices, 906-932-0932 Nick Steinmetz, elementary principal Michelle Kanipes, middle and high school principal Gordy Erickson, athletic director Sleight School, 906-932-1531
Bessemer Area Schools District
The Bessemer Area Schools serve students in the city of Bessemer and Bessemer Township, as well as maintaining school of choice status. The district includes two buildings: A.D. Johnston Junior-Senior High School for grades 7-12, and Washington Elementary for grades K-6. The high school was dedicated in 1907; it was later named after Albert David Johnston, who served on the school board from 1900 until 1923. Washington School was built starting in 1919 and was completed in the mid-1920s. It served as replacement for multiple area grade schools at the time. When Washington was built, its swimming pool was the only one in the U.P. In 1994, the high school received a complete renovation and a new addition. Voters later approved sinking funds that were used for various projects including tuck-pointing Washington School and improvements at Massie Field and to the food service program. Bessemer co-ops a football team with Wake-
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field-Marenisco under the name Gogebic Miners. Otherwise, the Class D Speedboys and Speedgirls compete in various sports. Bessemer coops soccer with Ironwood. Board of Education Robert Berg, president, 906-663-4470 Sheri Graham, 906-663-6874 Annette Lillie, 906-663-6079 Bill McDonald, 906-663-6957 Dave Osier, 906-663-4913 Al Gaiss, 906-364-4369 Kim Wright, 906-663-2043 Administration District superintendent is David Radovich, 906-667-0802; principal is Dan Vander Velden, 906-667-0413; A.D. Johnston school secretary and athletic director is Kathy Johnson, 906-6670413; business manager is Chris Berquist, 906667-0802; Diana Hanson is head teacher at Washington School, 906-663-4515.
Wakefield-Marenisco School District
The Wakefield-Marenisco School District serves the city of Wakefield and the townships of Wakefield and Marenisco. The W-M district was created in June 2004, when the Wakefield and Marenisco districts consolidated following voter approval. Enrollment at the school is around 300, with a district budget of around $2.2 million. The district’s K-12 campus has received periodic updates to the building, technology and grounds in keeping with instructional demands. In 2003, the school built a new athletic field and 400-meter track. In 2009, W-M and Besse-
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mer began a co-op program for football. Starting in 2012, the team took the name Gogebic Miners with new team colors and logo. W-M offers multiple sports in Class D, as well as clubs, including band and Quiz Bowl. The district superintendent is Cathy Shamion. Lead teachers are Brandon Makela and Mark Lane, who is also the athletic director. The Wakefield-Marenisco school board meets each month, generally on the third Monday at 5 p.m. Most meetings are held at the school in the administrative offices board room. Board of Education Brad Dalbec, president, 906-224-3751 Larry Gabka, 906-224-8091 Margaret Lynott, 906-229-5322 Dan Obradovich, 906-229-5366 Michelle Sorensen, 906-787-2677 Marsha Vestich, 906-842-4301 Brandon Yuchasz, 906-842-3423 Administration Superintendent Cathy Shamion, 906-2249421; administrative assistant Melody Saubert, 906-224-7211; business manager Tina Trevarthen, 906-224-8141.
Watersmeet School District
Watersmeet School, home of the Nimrods, is located on U.S. 45 in Watersmeet. A major renovation in 2003 gave an aging building and the 1970s addition a major upgrade. A new gymnasium, lunch room, community weight room and suite of offices were also added, as well as a new playground and parking lot. The Nimrods compete in Class D in the Porcupine Mountain Conference. Board of Education Mike Hazen Sr., president, 906-284-2872 John Hobart, 906-358-9895 Gerald Robinson Jr., 906-367-3002 Albert Peterson Jr, 906-366-0224
George Zelinski, 906-358-4881 Joan Moll, 906-358-3017 Dino Giannola, 906-358-4331 Administration George R. Peterson III, administrator and athletic director, 906-358-4555, ext. 2 Sandra Robinson, business manager, 906358-4555, ext. 1.
Hurley School District
The Hurley K-12 School District continues to work to meet the challenges of education in the 21st century. Whether its personal computers for students and staff, a revamped library or rejuvenated football field, the district continues to invest in the future. Enrollment is around 600 K-12. The Hurley School Board usually meets at 5:30 p.m. on the third Monday of every month. A public comment forum begins each meeting. The five school board members are elected at-large for staggered terms. The board meets in the library at the K-12 school off Rangeview Drive. Annual meetings are conducted in October. Any district resident can vote on items covered at the annual meting or bring up a topic for a vote at the fall meeting. The electorate authorizes the school board to levy taxes at the annual meeting, but the board sets the annual tax levy. Board of Education Joe Simonich, president, 715-561-3200 David Pajula, 715-561-2509 Michael Fontecchio, 715-360-0895 Darryl Mattson, 715-561-2021 Maria Sokol, 715-561-5130 Administration Chris Patritto is district administrator, 715561-4900, ext. 202. Jeff Gulan is 7-12 principal, ext. 205; and Kevin Genisot is Pre K-6 principal and special education director, ext. 258; Steve Eder is community education director and assis-
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Mercer School District
The Mercer School District is the smallest school district in the state of Wisconsin, operating one K-12 school. The district promotes its small classes and opportunities for individual attention from teacher to student. Local organizations, businesses and individuals donates tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships to graduating seniors each year. Enrollment is around 140. In 2006, school booster organized the Mercer Education Foundation to raise funds for scholarships, special classrooms projects and other enrichment opportunities for students. Since 2007, the foundation has named inductees to the Mercer School Hall of Fame. The Mercer Tigers compete in volleyball, cross-country, basketball and track. Students have found success in forensics, patriotic essaywriting contests, nationwide technology contests and youth government endeavors as well. The five-member Mercer School Board meets at 6 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month in the school commons. Board members serve three-year terms that are staggered so that one or two seats are up for election each spring. Board of Education Deanna Pierpont, president, 715-776-4588 Kelly Kohegyi, 715-476-3709 Denise Thompson, 715-476-2662 Noel Brandt, 715-776-0444 Micki Pierce-Holmstrom, 715-776-0612 Administration Erik Torkelson, administrator, 715-476-0100 ext. 221 Lori Boltz, business manager, 715-476-0100. ext. 223
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Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians Odanah WI 54861 715-682-7111
The Bad River Tribe currently has more than 7,000 members, with about 1,500 members living on the 125,000+ acre reservation in Ashland and Iron counties. The band has another near 200 acres on Madeline Island, and more than 90 percent of the land is kept wild. Chippewa, or Objibwe Nation, is one of the three largest native nations in North America. Historically, the Objibwe were known as semi-nomadic hunters, fisherman and gatherers. A patrilineal society organized by clans, of which the following survive here: The Crane, Loon, Eagle, Bear, Marten, Lynx, Bullhead, Sucker and Turtle. Many people still belong to the Midewin Lodge, the Objibwe’s original religious society. Others belong to one of the Big Drum societies, or the Catholic or Methodist religions. The band originally migrated here on a search for food that grows on water, or wild rice, from the East Coast. Primary game animals are deer, bear, rabbit, grouse, ducks, geese and rabbits. Not many families harvest maple syrup from the maple trees that edge the rivers these days. The Bad River Natural Resource Department brings millions of walleye fry and fingerlings to the Bad and Kakagon rivers. Most people fish for subsistence only, with northern pike, trout, salmon, burbot, bass and sturgeon also being fished. Tribal government social programs and casino operations are primary employers on the reservation. The tribe has a grocery store, gas station, domestic violence shelter, Head Start, clinic, day care and law enforcement.
Early accounts of the Lac Vieux Desert Band date back to the 1600s when French missionaries wrote of wintering with the band. Members of the Lac Vieux Desert Band originally lived on South Island at Lac Vieux Desert, until they moved to the south shore of the lake in the 1800s. Fishing, hunting and gathering natural foods has sustained the members of the Lac Vieux Desert Band for years. These treaty rights and traditions are maintained to this day. After the treaty of 1854, a large portion of the Lac Vieux Desert Band members returned to their original village, Ketegitigaaning. When the ceded Indian lands were placed on public sale, the members of Ketegitigaaning pooled part of the yield of their winter hunting, and took the furs to the Public Land Office in Marquette to purchase the land they were living on. That is where they remain to this day. In recent history, LVD was recognized by most as members of the Keweenaw Bay Band and resided in the Watersmeet area. However, In the decade of 1960s, members of LVD began the effort to reorganize as a separate and distinct band. In 1988, after years of persistence, President Ronald Reagan signed the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Act that made Lac Vieux Desert a federally recognized tribe. The 1990s found LVD very active in operating a resort facility including a 76-room motel, nine-hole golf course, gaming facility, restaurant and a host of small businesses. Also during that time, LVD developed a limited care facility, mental health, pharmaceutical, dental and optometry services, expanded day care and child care services, opened a convenience store, created a tribal water and wastewater utility managing a complete public water system and wastewater laLac du Flambeau WI 54538 goon system, constructed a new law enforcement facility, donated sig715-588-4264 nificant funds to outside communities to assist in its development efforts, and started constructing new homes for tribal members and The band settled in the Lac du Flambeau area in 1745. They got their name their families. from the way they harvested fish by torchlight at night, as “Lac du Flambeau” Today, LVD is operating a casino resort and 18-hole golf course means “Lake of the Torches.” and other tribal businesses while continuing to strengthen and protect The LDF reservation was established by treaties in 1837 and 1842. It bethe band’s cultural resources, as well as continuing to develop strate- came a tourist destination near the turn of the century. gies to allow for continued growth. The tribe began bingo and casino operations to increase economic activity
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Calendar of events and foster self-reliance, as the revenues would benefit the tribe and community. Strawberry Island, or “the place of the little people,” is a sacred site located in Lac du Flambeau and recognized in the National Register of Historical Places. The island is the site of the last battle between the Sioux and Objbwe in 1745. In 1966 an archaeological survey identified artifacts and remains on the island dated back to 200 B.C. The LDF reservation has 65 miles of streams, lakes, and rivers and 24,000 acres of wetlands, which are stocked with over 200,000 fish per year by the tribal fish hatchery. The fish hatchery has restocked the lakes with over 415 walleye fry over the past 30 years. The world’s largest sturgeon speared came out of LDF’s Pokegama Lake, measuring 7 feet, 1 inch, weighing 195 pounds with a 40-inch girth. It is located in the local museum. “Old Abe,” the most famous bird in American history, was found in 1861 by Chief Sky, during a spring expedition into the northern forests. Chief Sky found two eaglets in a pine tree and brought them along with them. The travelers came to the home of Dan McCann, and they gave one of the eaglets to him. McCann cared for the eagle and presented it to the 8th Wisconsin Regiment of Union Soldiers at Eau Claire. The company changed its name from the Badgers to the War Eagles, and Old Abe was their mascot for many years, carried into battles on a perch along with the American flag. He saw battles in Wisconsin, Illinois, Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi. After the war ended, he attended many major events including national conventions and the centennial celebration. He lived in the Wisconsin Capitol Building at the end of his life. Old Abe was awarded honors by the United States government and military. In 1999, the Old Abe statue in Jim’s Falls, Wis., was rededicated by the 8th of Wisconsin, along with a 20-mile trail in his name.
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Calendar of Events January
— Sisu Ski Fest, cross-country ski race with ski expo, leisure events, more, Ironwood. sisuskifest.com. — Open skating, various weekdays, Pat O’Donnell Civic Center, Ironwood Township. — Tuesdays: Night skiing, Wolverine Ski Trails, Ironwood Township. wolverinenordic@gmail.com.
February
— Lake Gogebic Radar Run, stock and modified snowmobile classes on 1,000 foot track, Gogebic Lodge, Lake Gogebic. lakegogebicarea.com. — Open skating, various weekdays, Pat O’Donnell Civic Center, Ironwood Township. — Tuesdays: Night skiing, Wolverine Ski Trails, Ironwood Township. wolverinenordic@gmail.com.
March
— Polar Plunge, Sunday Lake, Wakefield. Fundraiser for Regional Hospice. regionalhospice.org or 906-663-0308. — Open skating, various weekdays, Pat O’Donnell Civic Center, Ironwood Township. — Tuesdays: Night skiing, Wolverine Ski Trails, Ironwood Township. wolverinenordic@gmail.com.
April
— Cabin Fever Craft Fair, Pat O’Donnell Civic Center, Ironwood Township. — Easter egg hunts, various local schools. — Taste of the Gogebic Range, area restaurants offer menu samples, Gogebic Community College, Ironwood Township. Fundraiser for GCC Foundation. 906-9324231, ext. 201.
May
— Fishing seasons open in Michigan and Wisconsin. michigan.gov/dnr or dnr.wi.gov. — Memorial Day Weekend ATV Rally, Iron
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County, Wis. ATV parade, mud run and more. 715-561-4334 or 715-476-2389. — John Jarvi Jr. Memorial Run, 5-kilometer, 10K and tot trot, Ironwood. uprrc.org. — City- and townwide garage sales, area towns.
June
— Free fishing weekends in Michigan and Wisconsin. michigan.gov/dnr or dnr.wi.gov. — Lupine Junefest, bike rides, photo contest and more, Mercer, Wis. 715-476-2389. — City and town-wide garage sales, area towns. — Hometown Run, 2-mile, 10-kilometer and tot trot, Bessemer. Part of Bessemer Blast Fourth of July celebration. bessemer4th.com.
July
— Area towns celebrate the Fourth of July with parades, fireworks, picnics, games and more from late June through early July. — Garden tours offered by local garden clubs. — Sunday Lake Run, 2.8 miles around Sunday Lake, Wakefield. wakefieldchamber.com or 906-224-2222. — Festival Ironwood, Depot Park, downtown Ironwood. Music, food, games and more. ironwoodchamber.org or 906-932-1122. — Festival Ironwood Walk, Run and Roll, 2- and 5-mile, downtown Ironwood. aspirusgrandview.org or 906-932-0668. — North Country 100 Bike Race, departs from Sunday Lake, Wakefield. wakefieldchamber.com/nc-100 or 906-224-2222. — Iron County Heritage Festival begins; runs through early August. Activities include golf scramble, organization open houses, parade, walking tours of Hurley, all-class reunion and more. 715-561-4334 or 715-476-2389.
August
— Gogebic and Iron county fairs. — Gogebic County Relay for Life.
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— Paavo Nurmi Marathon, Hurley area. Full and half marathons and relay. paavonurmimarathon.com. — Loon Day, craft and artist booths, food and loon-calling contest, Mercer, Wis. 715-476-2389. — Festival Italiano, food, live music and vendors, Hurley. 715-561-4334.
September
— Lake Gogebic fall walleye tournament. lakegogebicarea.com. — Pumpkinfest, Bessemer. With kiddie parade, vendors, games and activities. bessemerpumpkinfest.com. — Wednesdays: Superior Bike Rides, 8 to 15 mile rides in the Gogebic Range area. 906-932-2020. — Open skating, various weekdays, Pat O’Donnell Civic Center, Ironwood Township.
October
— Pumpkin Run ATV Rally, Iron County. Poker runs, games, raffles, music, parade and more. hurleywi.com or 715-561-4334. — Open skating, various weekdays, Pat O’Donnell Civic Center, Ironwood Township. — Halloween fun frolic events, various local schools.
November
— Historic Ironwood Theatre Idol, singing competition for area youth, Ironwood. ironwoodtheare.net or 906-932-0618. — Turkey bingo, Father Daniel Hall, Wakefield. Prizes include turkeys, pies and other food. Offered by Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Women’s Guild. 906-224-7851. — Gingerbread house workshop, Ironwood. Free building supplies and advice for Jack Frost Gingerbread House Contest entries. 906-932-1122. — Firearm deer season opens in Michigan and Wisconsin.
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michigan.gov/dnr or dnr.wi.gov. — Winter holiday craft fairs and events, area towns. — Open skating, various weekdays, Pat O’Donnell Civic Center, Ironwood Township.
December
— Snowmobile trails open (weather permitting) in Michigan and Wisconsin. — Various area tree lighting ceremonies. — Jack Frost Festival of Lights, with parade, concert and more, downtown Ironwood. 906-932-1122. — Red Light Rally, snowmobile rally in Iron County, Wis. hurleywi.com or 715-561-4334. — Wolverine Ski Challenge, Wolverine Ski Trails, Ironwood Township. wolverinenordic.com/race.html. — Open skating, various weekdays, Pat O’Donnell Civic Center, Ironwood Township.
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Local churches
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Apostolic Lutheran. 326 W. Aurora. 10:45 a.m., worship service. Assembly of God. 2100 E. Cloverland Drive. Sunday school, 9 a.m., worship, 10 a.m. First Presbyterian. Norfolk and Aurora. Open door Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.; Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m., fellowship to follow. Barrier free. Immanuel Lutheran (Missouri). Little Girl’s Point, Saturday worship, 5 p.m. Jehovah’s Witnesses. Superior Street. Sunday public talk, 9:30 a.m., Watchtower study, 10:30 a.m. Lighthouse Faith Center. 777 E. Ayer St.; Sunday worship and nursery, 10 a.m., Sunday school, 10:10-10:50 a.m.; Wednesday service, 6:30 p.m., youth meeting, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Services online at lfcironwood.org/tv. Living Water Missionary Assembly. 236 S. Mansfield. Sunday worship, fall/winter/srping, 10:30 a.m., summer, 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.; lwmissionary.org. Our Lady of Peace Catholic. Marquette Street. Saturday confession, 11 a.m. to noon; Mass, 4 p.m.; Sunday Mass, 8 and 11 a.m. 906932-0174. Peace Lutheran Church (Independent). 102 S. Mansfield St. Evening service, Sunday, 6 p.m. Family Bible Hour, Wednesday, 6 p.m.; peacefulchurch.info. St. John’s Lutheran (ELCA). Airport Road. Second and fourth Sundays, 11 a.m.; Communion, fourth Sunday. Wednesdays, outdoor service, 6:30 p.m. for Christ Lutheran Parish. Third Sunday, CLP joint worship, service rotates between the four CLP churches. St. Paul Lutheran (ELCA). 111 S. Curry. Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m. Coffee fellowship, 11:30 a.m. Third Sunday, Christ Lutheran Parish joint worship, service rotates between the four CLP churches. St. Simon Eastern Orthodox. 226 E. Harding. Sunday, liturgy, 10 a.m. 906-932-0674. Salem Lutheran (ELCA). 333 E. Marquette. Sunday, 9 a.m. (broadcast on WJMS); Third Sunday, CLP joint worship, service rotates between the four CLP churches. Transfiguration, Episcopal. 336 E. Aurora. Sunday, 10 a.m. Trinity Lutheran (Missouri). E5104 Margaret St. Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Saturday Night Alive; Sunday, 8 and 10:30 a.m. worship services, 9:15 a.m. Sunday school and Bible study. Wesley United Methodist. 500 E. McLeod. Sunday, adult Bible study, 9:30 a.m., service, 11 a.m., youth group, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Kids Club, Wednesday after school. Woodland Church (BGC). N10234 Curry St., Sunday Bible study, 9 a.m.; worship, 10 a.m.; fellowship to follow. 906-932-1102 or woodlandchurchironwood.com. Zion Lutheran (ELCA). Midland and Lowell. Sunday worship with communion, 9 a.m. Parish praise service, Saturday, 5 p.m. Third Sunday, Christ Lutheran Parish joint worship, service rotates between the four CLP churches.
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Bessemer Presbyterian Church, 29 N. Main St.,Worship, 10 a.m. Christ Community Church of SDA. 507 E. Cinnabar Street. Saturday, 11 a.m., Sabbath school, 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday prayer meeting, 6:30 p.m. Our Redeemer Lutheran (Missouri). Sanders Road. Sunday, worship, 10:15 a.m. Communion first and third Sunday. St. Sebastian Catholic. Saturday Mass, 4 p.m.; Sunday Mass, 8:30 a.m. Sharon Lutheran (ELCA). Saturday worship, 5 p.m.; Sunday school, 8:50 a.m.; Sunday worship, 9 a.m., fellowship follows.
MARENISCO
Messiah Lutheran (Missouri). Saturday worship, 6 p.m. St. Catherine’s Catholic. Sunday Mass, 8 a.m.
RAMSAY
Cornerstone Christian. Saturday worship, 6 p.m.; Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m., Intercessory prayer, 8:30 a.m., children’s church, 10:30 a.m. Grace Open Fellowship, 9 a.m., worship, 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday, Bible study, prayer meeting, 6:30 p.m.
WAKEFIELD
All Saints Lutheran (ELCA). Saturday worship, 5:30 p.m.; Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m. Calvary Baptist. Sunday school, 10 a.m., Sunday worship, 11 a.m.; afternoon service, 1:30 p.m.; Wednesday, prayer and praise, 6 p.m. Grace Baptist. 512 Sunday Lake St. Sunday services, 10 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Immaculate Conception Catholic. Saturday Mass, 6 p.m.; Sunday Mass, 10:30 a.m. United Methodist. Sunday service, 12:30 p.m.
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Immaculate Conception Catholic. Saturday Mass, 4 p.m.; Sunday Mass, 9:30 a.m. Bible. Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m.; men’s and ladies’ Bible study, Wednesday, 6 p.m.
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Community Christian Church. U.S. 51 South. Sunday worship, 9 a.m. First Presbyterian. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. worship, Sunday school and nursery. Havenwood Baptist. 501 Copper St. Sunday school, 10 a.m., services, 11 a.m., lunch and afternoon service following. Range Community Bible. Sunday school, 9 and 10:30 a.m.; worship, 9 and 10:30 a.m. St. Mary’s Catholic. Saturday Mass, 4 p.m., Sunday Mass, 7 and 11 a.m., Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, 8 a.m., Thursday, 8 a.m., Friday, 8 a.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran (Wisconsin). Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.
KIMBALL
Good Shepherd Community Apostolic Lutheran. Sunday worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday Bible study 10 a.m. Communion first Sunday.
MERCER
Community Church of Nazarene. Sunday, worship, 10:45 a.m. Faith Lutheran (Missouri). Sunday, worship, 8 and 10 a.m., Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. St. Isaac Jogues Catholic. Masses, Sunday, 11 a.m.; Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. United Methodist. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Zion Lutheran (Wisconsin). Sunday, 9 a.m., Bible class, 10:15 a.m.
SAXON
Community Presbyterian. Sunday, 11 a.m. St. Ann’s Catholic. Sunday Mass, 8:45 a.m.
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