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Table of contents
Resource Guide 2013 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 •Cemeteries •Libraries •Golf courses •Veterans organizations •Zip Codes and phone prefixes
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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
Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce 316 Silver St. Hurley WI 54534 715-561-4334 hurleywi.com
Iron County Development Zone Council P.O. Box 97 Hurley WI 54534 715-561-2922 Business Information: Kelly Klein Tourism Information: Jenni Kallas
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Ironwood Area Chamber of Commerce 150 N. Lowell St. Ironwood MI 49938 906-932-1122 ironwoodchamber.org Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce 5150 N. U.S. 51 Mercer WI 54547 715-476-2389 mercercc.com Wakefield Chamber of Commerce 673 M-28 Wakefield MI 49968 906-224-2222 wakefield-chamber.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 directory
Business Page Ameriprise Financial — Jerry T. Synkelma 22 Arbor Vitae Homes 45 Around the Corner 45 Ashland Ford 25 Avanti Health Back Bad River Casino 2 Beaver Lodge 28 Bessemer Historical Society 30 Binz Brothers Well Drilling 44 Breakwater Restaurant 29 Budget Host 45 Char’s Café 27 Chief Oil Distributing 43 Citizen’s State Bank 8 City of Hurley 31 City of Wakefield 32 Creative Spirits 11 Dean & Pope, P.C 32 European Car Sales & Service 43 Family Forum Inc. 44 Forslund Building Supply 31 GTC-Carquest 11 Giovanoni Hardware 12 Gogebic Community College 12 Gogebic-Iron County Airport 10 Gogebic County Federal Credit Union 33 Gogebic County Transit 15 Aspirus Grand View Hospital 14 Harbor Imports 33 Hitt’s Fine Furniture 34 H.O.P.E 15 Resource Guide 2013
Writing: Ralph Ansami, Cortney Ofstad, Katie Perttunen, Michelle Thomasini Photos: Larry Holcombe, Jason Juno, Katie Perttunen Layout: Larry Holcombe, Camber Noren Front page photo: Gerard Lauzon, North Light Photography Editor: Larry Holcombe
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Hurley School District Iron County Community Credit Union Ironwood Area Schools Ironwood Plastics Joany’s Sidekicks Ma’s Place, LLC Mercer School District Michigan State Police – Wakefield Post Norb’s Auto Electric Northstar Electronics Odonata Olkie’s Bar Paul G. Hagemann, DDS Presque Isle Pub & Grill Range Art Association Regional Hospice
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Rigoni’s Bakery Silver Properties St. Vincent DePaul Store State Farm Insurance – John Oberto Steiger’s Home Center Sunday Lake Supermarket Super One Foods – Hurley and Ironwood Sylvania Outfitters Tacconelli’s The Warehouse Theater North Wakefield Chamber of Commerce Wakefield-Marenisco School District Watersmeet Township
IRONWOOD IS known as Michigan’s Western Gateway.
A publication of the
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County profile
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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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County profile
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 ran by Ottawa National Forest, Keweenaw Forest Products and other businesses.) Surface water: Approximately 239,744 acres (374.6 square miles). The county has 201 lakes and miles of shoreline along Lake Superior. Distinguished places Largest city: Ironwood, 5,335 (2011 estimate)
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 (July 2011) Characteristics (percent) Males 53.7 Females 46.3 Caucasian 91.2 American Indian or Alaska Native 2.6 African American 4.3 Asian 0.5 Hispanic 1.1 Two or more races 1.5
Households Average household size: 2.0 people Estimated median household income (2007-2011): $67,900 Total number of households (2011): 14,878 (11,570 family households and 3,308 non-family households) Family households by size: 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: 1 person 2,484 2 persons 339 3 persons 30 4 persons 10 5 persons 2 6 persons 1
53.7 percent 46.3 percent
Veterans:
2,073
Median age:
46 years old
Foreign born persons: 219 (83 percent are naturalized citizens)
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Gogebic County’s population was estimated at 16,084 in 2012, down 2.1 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, three counties had residents from Gogebic County relocate there. Iron County, Wis., had the most residents move from Gogebic County, followed by Ontonagon and Vilas (Wis.,) counties. Just over 1 percent of residents from Gogebic County who relocated went to other counties in Michigan, while 4.75 percent of residents relocated 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
3,514
18 to 64 years old
more facts Males: Females:
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Census info
High school graduates (aged 25 and older): 85.5 percent College students:
725
10,136
5 to 17 years old
4 years old and under
2,012 765
2012 census estimates
People with bachelor’s degree or higher: 15.8 percent
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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
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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62.38 10,836
Percentages of adherents 52 (Catholic Church) 30 (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America) 10 (Lutheran Church) 9 (Other) 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: 374.50 square miles, 25 percent Population, 2012 estimate: 16,084 2010 census: 16,427 2000 census: 17,370
Ironwood Population: 5,387 (2010) Zip Code: 49938 Latitude: N 46.489462 Longitude: W 90.203995 Elevation: 1,506 ft 2000 Census: 6,293 Average House Value: $68,000 Average Income Per Household: $33,923 ironwoodchamber.org cityofironwood.org Bessemer Population: 1,905 (2010) Zip Code: 49911 Latitude: N 46.560759 Longitude: W 90.055927 Elevation: 1,424 ft
2000 Census: 2,148 Average House Value: $60,100 Average Income Per Household: $31,739 cityofbessemer.org bessemer.org Wakefield Population: 1,851 (2010) Zip Code: 49968 Latitude: N 46.514702 Longitude: W 89.894522 Elevation 1,539 ft 2000 Census 2,085 Average House Value $59,400 Average Income Per Household $33,707 cityofwakefield.org visitwakefiled.com
Most common names across Gogebic County
Most common first names in Gogebic County among deceased individuals: 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: 5,077 (77 percent) Carpooled: 875 (13 percent) Bus or trolley bus: 24 (0 percent) Streetcar or trolley car: 3 (0 percent) Railroad: 2 (0 percent) Taxi: 3 (0 percent) Motorcycle: 3 (0 percent) Walked: 361 (5 percent) Other means: 20 (0 percent) Worked at home: 222 (3 percent)
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THE GOGEBIC County Courthouse is located on Moore Street in Bessemer.
County feels recession effects Gogebic County, along with other counties across the state, has felt the effects of the recession that has hit other parts of the county in the past. In the county, the unemployment rate in April 2010 was 9.7 percent, while the state av-
erage was 9.2 percent. From 2007 to 2011, 17.2 percent of the population in Gogebic County was below poverty level. The average median household income in the county during that time was $34,917. The average salary per person was $20,759.
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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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. 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 906229-6100 (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.
Services
Therapy: Outpatient therapy focuses on identification and treatment through discussion of past and present issues which have contributed to a problem(s). Support coordination/case management: 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. Intensive community based (Assertive Community Treatment-adults/homebased-family focused): When traditional services are not working, intensive intervention can be provided at home. Jail diversion: May divert those with serious mental illness, emotional disturbance or developmental disability that have committed criminal acts. This referral to CMH is an alternative (or an addition) to being charged and placed in a county jail. Peer specialist services: Provides individuals with opportunities to support, mentor and assist consumers to achieve community inclusion, participation, independence,
recovery and productivity. Evidence based practices: Assertive Community Treatment, multi-family group therapy and cooccurring group therapy. Family Support Subsidy: This can pay for special expenses the family has while caring for their child with severe disabilities. The purpose of the subsidy is to help families to stay together. Pre-vocational: Provides work and day programming activities, with emphasis on skills, development and behavior. Supported employment: Provide initial and on-going support services to assist consumers to obtain and maintain paid employment. Services include job development, job placement, job coaching and long-term follow along. Mobile work crew: Provides a training site where a consumer will earn a wage, develop a work history and learn job skills. Specialized residential: Certified to provide a specialized program where community living, supports and/or training are provided.
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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 above Assistance for challenging behavior Community inpatient psychiatric hospitalization Community living supports Crisis intervention, stabilization and response Drop-in serenity center
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Speech and language therapy State hospital services Supported independent housing 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
Durable medical equipment Enhanced health services Enhanced pharmacy Environmental modifications 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
Extension office offers range of services
T
he 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 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
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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)
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Gogebic County 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 — 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.
Cooking for Crowds
FOOD SAFETY
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.
as how to promote homemade products at farmers markets and other venues.
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
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 one-hour presentation.
Cottage Food Law classes
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Gogebic County directory 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: James Oliver, 906-932-1848 •District 3: Dan Siirila, 906-932-1645 •District 4: Tom Gerovac, 906-932-4241 •District 5: Dennis Jacobson, 906-663-4964 •District 6: Bob Orlich, 906-364-4040 •District 7: George Peterson III, 906-3580551
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, 906-6634517. •County Prosecuting Attorney: Richard B. Adams, 906-667-0471. •County Sheriff: Peter Matonich, 906-6670203.
•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, 906-6634687. •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, 906667-0218. •Probation and parole office: Judy Hickman, 906-667-0323. •98th District Court: The Hon. Anders B. Tingstad, 906-663-4611.
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Marenisco Township Marenisco Town Hall Marenisco MI 49947 Office, 906-787-2463 •Supervisor, Richard Bouvette, 906-787-2510 •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
Located along US2 between Ironwood and Bessemeer, Mich.
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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, 906-358-4124 •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. Office, 906-932-5050 •Manager, Scott Erickson, 906-932-5050 •Clerk, Karen Gullan, 906-932-5050 •Treasurer/Finance Director, Paul Linn, 906-932-5050 •Mayor, Kim Corcoran, 906-932-1153 •Commissioner, Joseph J. Cayer Jr., 906932-5925 •Commissioner, Richard J. Semo, 906-9322002 •Commissioner, Monie Shackleford, 906932-3779 •Commissioner, Brandon Tauer, no phone listed
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City of Wakefield
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 •Mayor, John Frello, 906-663-0232 Council members •Alfred Gaiss, 906-364-4369 •Linda Nelson, 906-663-4549 •Doug Olsen, 906-663-6030 •Marlene A. Zaleski, 906-663-4453
Wakefield City Hall 311 Sunday Lake St. Wakefield MI 49968 •Manager, John Siira, 906-229-5132 •Clerk, Jennifer Jacobson, 906-229-5131 •Treasurer, Sheryl Ravelli, 906-224-7041 •Mayor, Richard Bolen, 906-229-5382 Council members •Joe Delfavero, 906-229-3641 •Ted Finco, 906-224-5964 •April Rauh, no phone listed •Jason White, no phone listed
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State government
Michigan government officials
Gov. Rick Snyder
P.O. Box 30013, Lansing MI 48909, phone 517-3733400, fax 517-335-6863.
Sen. Carl Levin
D-Mich., SR-269 Russell Office Building, U.S. Senate, Washington DC 20510, phone 202-224-6221, fax 202-224-1388, online contact page: levin.senate.gov/ contact/email.
Sen. Debbie Stabenow
D-Mich., 133 Hart Senate Office Building, U.S. Senate, Washington DC 20510, phone 202-224-4822, online contact page: stabenow.senate.gov/?p=contact.
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State Government
State of Wisconsin government officials
State Sen. Tom Casperson
R-Escanaba, 705 Farnum Building, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing MI 48909-7536, phone 517-373-7840, fax 517-373-3932, online contact page: misenategop.com/senators/contact.asp?District=38
State Rep. Scott Dianda
D-Calumet, S-1489 House Office Building, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing MI 48909, phone 517-373-0850, fax 517373-9303, email: scottdianda@house.mi.gov.
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Gov. Scott Walker
Office of the Governor, 115 East Capitol, Madison WI 53702, phone 608-266-1212, email: govgeneral@wisconsin.gov.
U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy
R-Wausau, 1208 Longworth House Office Building, Washington DC 20515, phone 202225-3365, fax 202-225-3240, online contact page: duffy.house.gov/contact-me.
Sen. Ron Johnson
R-Wis., 386 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510, phone 202-2245323, online contact page: ronjohnson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/contact.
State Sen. Robert Jauch
D-Poplar, 415 South, State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882, Madison WI 53707-7882, phone 608-266-3510, toll free 800469-6562, fax 608-266-3580, online contact page: legis.wisconsin.gov/senate/ja uch/pages/contact-me.aspx.
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 608-264-5338.
State Rep. Janet Bewley
D-Ashland, Room 420 North, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8953, Madison WI 53708, phone 608-266-7690 or 888-5340074, fax 608-282-3674, e m a i l : rep.bewley@legis.wi.gov.
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County profile
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 under a selective cutting plan. The iron ore industry employed miners into the 1960s. Recently, after decades of no
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THE IRON County Museum is located in the former Iron County Courthouse on Iron Street in Hurley.
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County profile 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 the tourist trade. Iron County is made up of two
cities, Hurley and Montreal, and 10 towns: Anderson, Carey, Gurney, Kimball, Knight, Mercer, Oma, Pence, Saxon and Sherman. The total land area of Iron County is about 514,000 acres, while the land area, excluding most of the lakes, is 484,500. This places Iron County 34th among the 72 Wisconsin counties in land area.
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, 715-4762714.
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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
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), 8 flowages, 29 springs, 81 rivers and streams and miles of shoreline along Lake Superior.
Distinguished places
Largest city: Hurley, 1,541 (2011 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)
403 108 309 257 218 155 265
Population Est. (2012) County’s population:
5,934
People per square mile (average)
People stats (July 2011)
7.8
Characteristics (percents) Males 50.1 Females 49.9 Caucasian 97.7 American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7 African American 0.2 Asian 0.3 Hispanic 0.5 Two or more races 1.1
Households
Average household size: 2.0 people Estimated median household income (2007-2011): $37,413 Total number of households (2011): 5,981(4,512 family households and 1,308 non-family households) Family households by size 2 persons 1,036 3 persons 325 4 persons 236 5 person 70
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more facts
Males: Females:
50.1 percent 49.9 percent
Veterans:
706
Median age:
51 years old
Foreign born persons: 121 (1.7 percent of population and 71 percent are naturalized citizens) High school graduates (aged 25 and older): 83.7 percent College students:
189
People with bachelor’s degree or higher: 13.2 percent
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THE IRON County Courthouse is located on U.S. 51 in Hurley.
Iron County by age
65 years and over
Most common names across Iron County
1,502
18 to 64 years old
Most common first names in Iron County among deceased individuals:
3,433
5 to 17 years old
768
4 years old and under
213
2012 census estimates
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
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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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
Most common places of birth for foreignborn residents: Germany United Kingdom Italy Canada Philippines Other northern European countries Hungary
— 14 percent — 12 percent — 12 percent — 10 percent — 7 percent — 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.”
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 76 (Catholic Church) 8 (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod) 7 (Lutheran Church) 10 (Other) Total congregations — 12
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Economic scene
Iron County impacted by recession Iron County, along with other counties across the state, has felt the effects of the recession that has hit other parts of the country. More than two-thirds of Wisconsin counties lost jobs from 2007 to 2008. Wisconsin’s unemployment rate increased from a seasonally adjusted 4.5 percent in December 2007, when the recession began, to top out at 9.5 percent by mid-2010. It then edged down to 7.9 percent in September 2011 and further to 6.7 percent within a year. During that time, Wisconsin lost 164,400 jobs during the downturn, 5.7 percent of its job base (more than one in 20 jobs), including a quarter of its manufacturing base, between December 2007 and the fall of 2010, ac-
cording to the Center on Wisconsin Strategy. All sectors suffered job losses except for health care. In Iron County, the unemployment rate in April 2010 was 10.6 percent, while the state average was 7.1 percent. From 2007 to 2011, 15.8 percent of the population in Iron County was below poverty level. The average median household income during that time was $37,413 for residents. The national median household income is $51,914. The average income per person is $22,286, compared to $27,334 nationally. In 2009, household median income was $33,769, about $16,000 less than state median household income.
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Employment facts Percentage of residents living and working in the county . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.5 Average commute time for residents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.5 minutes
Means of transportation to work by residents Drove a car alone: Carpooled: Bus or trolley bus: Streetcar or trolley car: Bicycle: Walked: Other means: Worked at home:
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Economic scene More facts Most common industries Construction: Wood products: Accommodation and food services: Public administration: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting: Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers: Educational services :
Agriculture in Iron County
19 percent 7 percent 6 percent 6 percent 5 percent 4 percent 4 percent
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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.
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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
Keeping Iron County healthy Iron 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.
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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
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Iron County 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 licensing inspection Human health hazard investigations
Preconceptual health education Wisconsin Medicaid, Badgercare and family planning only services Wisconsin Well Women’s Program (breast/cervical screening 45-64 years)
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
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
Reproductive health and STD clinic
School services
Iron County Human Services offers help to community
Iron 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 715-56-3636. 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 Jan. 3, 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.
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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 Wis-
consin 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
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— 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
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 low-income parents with minor children who meet eligibility requirements and who are willing to work to their ability. Each W2 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.
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Iron County Extension office provides number of services
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he Iron County University of WisconsinExtension 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 UWExtension media collection and publications. 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. To contact the extension office, call 715-5612695, or toll free at 888-561-2695. To learn more about Iron County UW-Extension, visit iron.uwex.edu.
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
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
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Iron County cities at a glance 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
Iron County Courthouse 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: Tom Innes, 715-893-2271 •District 9: George Nasi, 715-561-4651 •District 10: Scott Erickson, 715-561-2760 •District 11: James Lambert, 715-776-0600 •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: Gerald Luke, 715-583-9941
County officers, staff
•Clerk, Michael Saari, 715-561-3375 •Treasurer, Mark Beaupre’, 715-561-2883 •Register of Deeds, Daniel Soine, 715-5612945 •GIS Technician, Neil Martinko, 715-5615803 •Coroner, Diane Simonich, 715-561-3800 •District Attorney, Martin Lipske, 715-5615671 •Victim Witness Coordinator, Lori Prenderville •Sheriff, Anthony Furyk, 715-561-3800 •Undersheriff, Donna Klawitter, 715-561-
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
3800 •Child Support Enforcement Specialist, Linda Kuduk •Public Health Services Director, Zona Wick, 715-561-2191 •Zoning Administrator, Thomas Bergman, 715-561-5414 •Veterans Services Director, Erick Nasi, 715-561-2190 •Emergency Government Director, Stacy Ofstad, 715-561-3266
Iron County Court
•Circuit Judge, Patrick J. Madden, 715-5613434 •Circuit Court Clerk, Karen Ransanici, 715561-4084 •Court and Family Court Commissioner, Santo Filippo •Register in Probate, Sheri Moon
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 Forestry
607 Third Ave. N., Suite 2 Hurley WI 54534 Office, 715-561-2697; shop, 715-561-2484 •Administrator, Joe Varius
Iron County Highway Department
607 Third Ave. N., Suite 1 Hurley WI 54534 715-561-4965 •Administrator, John Nelson
Land Conservation Department 607 Third Ave. N., Suite 2 Hurley WI 54534 715-561-2234
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•Director, Mary Kay Welch, 715-561-2108
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 •Don Richards, 715-862-2913 •Charlene Mussatti, 906-285-2225 •John Aijala, 715-562-0068 •Jamey Francis, 715-862-0428 •Robert Lanctoe, 906-364-4257
4955 •Assessor, Daniel Soine, 715-561-2786 Council members •Leola Maslanka, second ward, 715-5614570 •Joe Leoni, second ward, 715-561-2003 •Karen Secor, first ward, 715-561-5140 •Brian Livingston, first ward, 715-561-3079
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, Charles Schroepfer, 715-4763648 •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, 715-561-
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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Parks & campgrounds Parks, campgrounds of Iron and Gogebic county
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.
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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
GILE PARK GILE FLOWAGE
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.
KIMBALL TOWN PARK
UPSON COMMUNITY PARK
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. 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
SHAY’S MILL DAM
Fisher Lake Road Mercer Features hiking trails, a picnic area, and a boat launch. 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, High-
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ways 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 RECREATION AREA
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.
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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.
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
N9995 M-64 Near Marenisco Featuring a beach, boat launch, picnic area, restrooms, hiking, paddling and 117 campsites, 105 which are modern and 12 of which are rustic.
LITTLE GIRL’S POINT COUNTY PARK County Road 519
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BLUFF VALLEY Park is located on North Moore Street in Bessemer.
Ironwood Township 906-663-4428 Features a beach and 31 campsites, 28 of which have electricity.
LONGYEAR PARK
Arch Street and Hemlock Street Ironwood Features a walking track, lighted basketball court, a bandshell, children’s playground equipment and picnic tables.
MINERS MEMORIAL HERITAGE PARK
Between Bonnie Street and Alfred Wright Boulevard Ironwood 167 acres of reclaimed park, with a 4-kilometer
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NORRIE PARK
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.
PATTERSON TENNIS COURTS Ridge Street and Hemlock Street Ironwood Two tennis courts with parking.
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ABUSE Gogebic County Human Services Department 301 E. Lead St., Bessemer MI 49911 906-663-6200
Iron County Human Services 300 Taconite St. Hurley WI 54534 715-561-3636
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
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
Michigan Office of Services to the Aging P.O. Box 30676, Lansing MI 48909 517-373-8230
Social Security Administration 800-772-1213
AIDS AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin Board of Trade Building 1507 Tower Ave., Suite 230 Superior WI 54880 715-394-4009
Services: — Intensified confidential and anonymous HIV testing and counseling — Early intervention program, providing newly diagnosed individuals with referrals to local primary care physicians and obtaining financial assistance for medical care. This includes alcohol and drug abuse screening, mental health screening, nutritional screening, vaccines and blood and lab work. — Case management, financial assistance, housing and utility assistance, legal assistance, clinical drug trials, access to primary health care, public benefits planning, emotional and practical support, networking and referrals.
AGING Aging and Disability Resource Center 866-663-3607
American Association of Retired Persons 888-687-2277
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ALCOHOL, OTHER DRUG ABUSE Alcoholics Anonymous 906-932-0250, area74.org Memorial Medical Center 715-685-5370 Northland Counseling 300 Taconite St. Hurley WI 54534 715-561-3636
FINE SELECTION OF: FRESH MEAT • GROCERIES • PRODUCE OPEN: Monday-Friday 8am-7pm; Saturday 8am-6pm; Sunday 9am-4pm
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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 300 Taconite St. Hurley WI 54534 715-561-2695 BLOODMOBILE U.P. Regional Blood Center Marquette General Hospital 906-307-1305
ALZHEIMER’S Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Wisconsin alzgw.org 400 Chapple Ave. Ashland WI 54806
SUNDAY LAKE SUPERMARKET
800-272-3900 Services include: Caregiver support groups, guidance through the diagnosis process, family care consultation, a lending library and a safe return program to assist in the location and return of people with dementia who are lost.
CHILDCARE 4C of Upper Peninsula Childcare referral agency 906-228-3362
Childcare Resource and Referral Service 800-733-5437
Range Art Association est. 1954 Join the Range Art Association!!
Our mission is to give artists a venue to get together, paint and show our works. We are also dedicated to promote art and artists in the area. Don’t forget to attend the 59th Annual Art Show in 2014 Visit our website for more information regarding Events, Workshops or Becoming a Member 715-561-2072 rangearts.com Resource Guide 35
Resource guide 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 715-561-4450
Northwest Community Services 715-561-4700
St. Vincent de Paul 103 North Case St. Bessemer MI 49911 906-663-0089
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. 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
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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.
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
ceive WIC and quarterly emergency food assistance program — Senior meals at the Mill Street Garden site.
North Country Independent Living Services to people with disabilities 800-924-1220
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Ironwood 906-932-4325
Katie Beckett Program 866-640-4106
EARLY CHILDHOOD Hurley Head Start 205 Fifth Ave. S. 715-561-2750
Great Start Programs in U.P. upcapservices.com
EASTER SEALS 104 Coles Drive Marquette MI 49855 906-228-5816
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 re-
Iron County Food Pantry 2 Michigan St. Montreal WI 54550 715-561-4450
Meals on Wheels and senior meals Iron County Aging Unit Hurley 715-561-2108
Mercer Food Pantry 2657 Railroad St. 715-476-7655 Serves Mercer, Oma, Presque Isle, Manitowish Waters and Springstead.
HEALTH CARE Iron County Health Department 502 Copper St. Hurley WI 54534 715-561-2191 Aspirus Grand View Clinic N-10565 Grand View Lane Ironwood MI 49938 906-932-1500
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
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Howard Young Medical Center 240 Maple St. Woodruff WI 54568 715-356-8000
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
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
Garden Estates 300 Hematite St. Hurley WI 54534 715-561-4599
Hurley Housing LP 715-561-5220
Hurley Housing Authority 715-561-4344
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
Mill Trace Apartments E5117 MacDonald Lane, Ironwood MI 49938 906-932-6355
Pickard Place Apartments 101 N. Lowell St., Ironwod MI 49938 888-576-6468
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LEGAL SERVICES Iron County Child Support 301 Taconite St. Hurley WI 54534 715-561-4485
Southgate Village 410 Third Ave. Hurley WI 54534 715-561-4344
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 715-561-4599
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
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
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.
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,
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.
Golf courses
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Resource guide 715-561-2108 —Iron County Human Services 300 Taconite St. Hurley WI 54534 715-561-3636
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
PREGNANCY SUPPORT New Beginnings 130 W. Aurora St. Ironwood MI 49938 906-932-7472
American Legion
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,
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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. Knight, curbside collection, Tuesday. 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 RED CROSS Superior Upper Peninsula Chapter 906-228-3659
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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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 dispatched.
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. 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 Preg-
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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
Gogebic County Ironwood 49938 Ironwood Township 49938 Bessemer 49911 Bessemer Township 49959 Ramsay 49959 Erwin Township 49938 Wakefield 49968 Wakefield Township 49968 Marenisco Township 49947 Watersmeet Township 49969 Iron County Hurley 54534 Montreal 54550 Gile 54525 Kimball 54534 Saxon 54559 Gurney 54528 Anderson 54565 Carey 54534 Pence 54550 Knight 54536 Sherman 54552 Mercer 54547 Oma 54534
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Gogebic County Area code 906 Ironwood 932, 364 Ironwood Township 932, 364 Bessemer 663, 667 Bessemer Township 663, 667 Ramsay 663, 667 Erwin Township 932, 364 Wakefield 224, 229 Wakefield Township 224, 229 Marenisco Township 787, 842 Watersmeet Township 358, 366 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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Education Gogebic Community College S
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 program, GCC has grown into a comprehen-
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GOGEBIC COMMUNITY College is located in Ironwood Township on Jackson Road. sive 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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The Ironwood Area Schools District has gone through major changes within the past few years, including renovations to the Luther L. Wright High School and the closing of Norrie Elementary School. With the closing of Norrie, students in grades three through six moved into LLW. These students are separated from the older students, with classrooms on different floors and separate cafeterias and gymnasiums. The renovation at Luther L. Wright improved lighting and ventilation, and produced new flooring and lockers, as well as new band and choir rooms, study halls and a new elementary gymnasium. The John Krznarich Gymnasium was also redone during the renovations. Younger elementary students attend Sleight School. LLW was built in 1924. The man for 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 vocational 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 district operates an adult alternative high school, located in the former St. Sebastian School in Bessemer, that serves the entire county. 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 office, 906-932-0932 Michelle Kanipes, 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.
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Bessemer co-ops a football team with Wakefield-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, 906-667-0413; A.D. Johnston school secretary and athletic director Kathy Johnson, 906-6670413; business manager Chris Berquist, 906667-0802; Diana Hanson, 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 Bessemer began a co-op program for football. Starting in 2012, the team took the name Gogebic Miners
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Education 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. Board of Education 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 Kristi Lee Pottala, 906-284-2573 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 625 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 Joel Enking, 715-561-4704 Mark Wendt, 715-561-2311 David Pajula, 715-561-2509 Michael Fontecchio, 715-360-0895 Administration Chris Patritto is district administrator, 715561-4900, ext. 202. Jeff Gulan is K-12 principal, ext. 205; and Kevin Genisot is assistant principal and special education director, ext. 258; Steve
Eder, community education direcgtor, ext. 307; Dean Kolpin is athletic director, ext. 225.
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 boosters organized the Mercer Education Foundation to raise funds for scholarships, special classroom 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 Kelly Kohegyi, president, 715-476-3709 Denise Thompson, 715-476-2662 Steve Hoffmeister, 715-476-2703 Deanna Pierpont, 715-776-4588 Ed Alvey Jr., 715-476-3438 Administration Erik Torkelson, administrator, 715-476-0100, ext. 221 Lori Boltz, business manager, 715-476-0100, ext. 223
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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 Lac du Flambeau WI 54538 utility managing a complete public water system and wastewater la715-588-4264 goon system, constructed a new law enforcement facility, donated significant funds to outside communities to assist in its development The band settled in the Lac du Flambeau area in 1745. They got their name efforts, and started constructing new homes for tribal members and from the way they harvested fish by torchlight at night, as “Lac du Flambeau” their families. means “Lake of the Torches.” Today, LVD is operating a casino resort and 18-hole golf course The LDF reservation was established by treaties in 1837 and 1842. It beand other tribal businesses while continuing to strengthen and protect came a tourist destination near the turn of the century. the band’s cultural resources, as well as continuing to develop strateThe tribe began bingo and casino operations to increase economic activity gies to allow for continued growth.
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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.
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 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. — Gogebic County Relay for Life. — 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. 46thparallelplanters.shutterfly.com and 715-476-2389. — 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, pa-
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August
— Gogebic and Iron county fairs. — 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. 715-4762389. — 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. 906932-2020.
October
— Pumpkin Run ATV Rally, Iron County. Poker runs, games, raffles, music, parade and more. hurleywi.com or 715-561-4334. — Halloween fun frolic events, various local schools.
Calendar of events 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. 906-9321122. — Firearm deer season opens in Michigan and Wisconsin. michigan.gov/dnr or dnr.wi.gov. — Winter holiday craft fairs and events, area towns.
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. 906932-1122. — Red Light Rally, snowmobile rally in Iron County, Wis. hurleywi.com or 715-561-4334. Daily Globe photo — Wolverine Ski Challenge, Wolverine Ski Trails, Ironwood Township. THE DUCK pick is a staple of fun at the annual wolverinenordic.com/race.html. Festival Ironwood each July.
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Local churches GOGEBIC COUNTY IRONWOOD
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 services, 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. worship; 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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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 p.m.; Sunday worship, 9 a.m. Calvary Baptist. Sunday school, 10 a.m., Sunday worship, 11 a.m.; evening service, 6 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.
WATERSMEET
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, 9:45 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 a.m. Faith Lutheran (Missouri). Sunday, worship, 9 a.m., Bible study, 10:30 a.m. St. Isaac Jogues Catholic. Masses Saturday, 6 p.m., May-Labor Day; 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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