Parade of Love Aspirus Long Term Care Facility in Ontonagon hosts parade COMMUNITY •3 Since 191 9 DAILY GLOBE Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Sunny yourdailyglobe.com | High: 78 | Low: 57 | Details, page 2 Gogebic County Fair canceled, virtual event possible By TOM LAVENTURE tional fair scheduled for Aug. 6-9, with the Crystal Suzik was not present. the fair is a potential liability for the coun-
[email protected] option to pursue a virtual fair in conjunc- Prior to the vote to cancel, another pro- ty. It would be too difficult with an event of IRONWOOD — Citing uncertainties of tion with Michigan State University Exten- posal to postpone the vote until July was this type to implement and enforce COVID-19 restrictions and health agency sion. defeated 4-2 with Fiala and Hampston sup- COVID-19 prevention measures, he said. concerns of a summer surge, the Gogebic “That was a good discussion and a porting. Fiala said he was wavering but felt According to a conference call with the County Fair Board on Monday canceled its tough decision for everyone,” said Jim July would offer a more clear picture of Western Upper Peninsula Health Depart- centennial event this August but may pur- Lorenson, fair board chair who voted to August and that fair preparations could ment, the medical staff indicated that sue a virtual option. cancel along with board members Jim still keep moving forward. COVID-19 cases here may increase as stay After lengthy discussion during a virtu- Byrns, Holly Ramme and Shelley Suckow. “I don’t want anyone to be hurt and I safer at home restrictions are lifted with a al meeting the board considered two other “I think the virtual fair could turn out to be kind of want to play it safe,” Fiala said.