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Tuesday, February 16, 2021 PROGRESS 2021 Government An annual report to our community about our community Mask C I T Y O F I R O N W O O D Daily Globe’s annual Moving forwardyourdailyglobe.com Ironwood works on variety of projects Progress Edition continues today to improve quality Up! of life here By TOM LAVENTURE [email protected] IRONWOOD – Ironwood City Manager Scott Erickson the city is working hard on making Iron- wood not only an inviting place Thank you for keeping our community safe to visit, but an great place to live. “My impression of our area is that people are getting tired of liv- ing in big cities and that is evi- dent by the banner year for sales of homes in the community,” INSIDE Erickson said. Erickson spoke to the Daily Globe recently about the ongoing progress involved with improv- ing the city by noting visible achievements and the less obvi- ous but just as important work behind the scenes that has moved the community into the 21st century. “Hopefully, that is partly the result of the small community environment and also what the city is doing to make this a more desirable place to live,” he said.

Downtown City Square The most visible change to Ironwood in 2020 was the com- pletion of the Downtown City Square, a $1.47 million project FLAGS FLY in the brisk winter wind Sunday afternoon over Ironwood’s new downtown City Square. Constructed in 2020, the park that creates an all-year outdoor includes a covered stage, picnic tables, fire pit and historical signage. City officials hope it will be a four-season center of activities in public space for Ironwood and downtown. the region. The hour-glass shaped property, bordered by open grass seating, landscaped Aurora and Lowell streets and green space, a pergola and fire McLeod Avenue was developed pit, tables with solar power ing the city with ideas for the with a grant from the Michigan charging stations and WiFi, a Larry Holcombe/Daily Globe Economic Development Corpora- space, from small groups to the lighted fountain-splash pad and Amberlight Festival and the Sisu tion. vendor area. that can be integrated into their In her dedication speech this Ski Festival, he said. A local book activities or their businesses and The Downtown City Square club even requested that the fire past November, Mayor Annette completes a goal to combine out- that is what we have hoped – We Burchell said the space will bring pit be lit to hold their club meet- are just as important to Ironwood door environment space with build it and they will come, hope- as to those respective communi- people to the downtown from ing in an outdoor, socially dis- fully, right?” downtown businesses, Erickson tanced way in winter. ties, he said. Ironwood and the surrounding said. So hopefully it will allow “The work on U.S. 2 through communities. The city square possibilities for both and bring “People are thinking about hosts a raised bandshell with those types of uses for that area Roads and Infrastructure Ironwood was three years ago people downtown that will also There will be summer milling and it’s great to see the round- which I think will continue to and resurfacing work but to the frequent businesses. about and additional work in expand as we activate that space level of the reconstruction of U.S. People are already approach- Hurley and Bessemer this sum- and people see how they can use 2 in Bessemer and on U.S. 51 in mer,” Erickson said. “Any time it more,” Erickson said. “People Hurley, to include a roundabout you invest those kinds of dollars Bessemer prepares are definitely thinking about how to replace the bridge and ramps into infrastructure it’s a long- with the U.S. 2 intersection, term investment in your area, for US 2, utility Erickson said. But those projects IRONWOOD improvements — page 4 By CHARITY SMITH [email protected] BESSEMER – The city of tion.” Bessemer will undertake two MDOT will start reconstruct- major construction projects ing U.S. 2 from the Powdermill simultaneously over the next two Creek bridge to Old U.S. 2 on the years. The projects will cost $10.4 west side of the city on June 1. million and address needed road- During the two year project, work and storm sewer repairs on known as the U.S. 2 project, the highway, along with replace- MDOT will tear out all the old ment of the city’s sewer and water pavement. They will then under- lines. cut the road and put in layers of “The sewer designed within sand, to help with drainage and our trunk line, the city hired gravel to provide support, and C2AE as their consultant and then cover it with new blacktop. that work got incorporated into “The pavement has reached its our plans,” said Dave Bradley, end of it’s useful life,” Bradley operations engineer with the said. “We’ve done some lesser Michigan Department of Trans- fixes over the years. Those are THE ABOVE slide from a Michigan Department of Transportation presentation on the upcoming U.S. portation. “So our contractor will kind of interim measures to 2 project in Bessemer outlines details about the project that is planned to begin this year and con- be doing everything at once extend the pavement life. This is tinue into 2022. which really helps with coopera- actually the big fix that will ing issues with the old concrete reconstruct the pavement.” under the road, which dates back He said that there is underly- Submitted graphic to the 1950s that has been caus- will have a 14- to 15-year service ing cracking. Bradley said that life. However, he said they will be once the road is reconstructed it able to do service on it beyond 14 from the Powdermill Bridge to years. Mill Street on the west end. Once This year MDOT will work

AILY LOBE BESSEMER Michigan — page 5 Ironwood Works Township D G — pag 4-5 — page 2 Iron County Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Partly Cloudy yourdailyglobe.comSheriff’s Office | High: 11 | Low: -9 | Details, page 2 — page 6 Wisconsin votes today Iron County voters join with the rest of the state in casting their ballots in the spring primary for the state superinten- dent of public instruction today. Seven candidates appear on the ballot — Deborah Kerr, who worked 13 years as superintendent of Brown Deer Schools; Jill Underly, superintendent of the Peca- tonica Area School District; Sheila Briggs, an assistant state superintendent; Shandowlyon Hendricks-Williams, who has 25 years’ experience in the education field; Steve Krull, a principal in the Mil- waukee Public Schools; Troy Gunderson, who worked for 35 years in public schools; and Joe Fenrick, a Fond du Lac High School science teacher for 15 years. The top two vote-getters will advance to the general election in April. Polls are open today from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Megan Hughes/Daily Globe —Richard Jenkins SNOWMOBILERS PREPARE to take off for the annual Dan Tomlanovich Memorial Vintage Snowmobile Ride from Annie’s Pub in Gile, Saturday morning. GCC receives Memorial ride honors Tomlanovich

By MEGAN HUGHES “Some people will just start at one of by his community, according to Abram- grant to [email protected] the bars, instead of at the beginning,” said son. “He was the guy that could find any GILE, Wis. — Snowmobilers gathered Kelli Stutz of the White Thunder Riders part you might need,” he said. for the ninth annual Dan Tomlanovich and A-Team ATV Club of Iron County. Proceeds from the event are given to a Memorial Vintage Snowmobile Ride on Stutz is one of the founding organizers of local cause. In past years, there have been restore old trail Saturday. the ride. donations to diabetes research, or vari- The ride started at Annie’s Pub in Gile “Some people call us the Northern ous concerns in the community. This IRONWOOD — Gogebic Community and included both locals and some out- Relic Riders,” said Randy Abramson, year, the money will be given to the local College is working to rebuild bridges on of-town riders who brought out their old another of the founding organizers. fire department. an old trail that runs from the base of machines to ride the trails. There were a The ride annually honors Dan Tom- Mount Zion north to Slade Road. few stops at local taverns along the way lanovich, who had a passion for vintage with chances at winning door prizes. snowmobiles and is fondly remembered The trail is a little more than a mile RIDE page 5 long and was created by college employ- — ees in 1981. The bridges were compro- mised by flooding in 2016 and are “cru- cial to the integrity of the trail,” according to a press release. Ironwood woman celebrates 101 years “By restoring the two bridges which run over Welch Creek, we are promoting By TOM LAVENTURE healthy minded — she German immigrant, and Elizabeth Keto- personal enrichment and wellness within [email protected] loves vegetables.” la, a Finnish immigrant. Her eldest our community,” said GCC President Dr. IRONWOOD — Ruth Leffel recently Leffel was unable brother was born in Finland and she George McNulty in the release. celebrated her 101st birthday with a few to celebrate with her was raised in an English, Finnish and The Gogebic Range Health Foundation family members at her Ironwood resi- several grandchildren, German speaking household. awarded the college a grant of $12,250 to dence. great-grandchildren Ruth and her husband, Ben Leffel, help with the project. The project aligned Leffel continues to be mobile and and great-great grand- also a child of German immigrants, were with the foundation’s priorities of largely cares for herself, according to her children, due to the married in Wakefield on April 16, 1938. expanding pedestrian trails, the release live-in daughter, Gail Saari. pandemic, Saari said. Ben worked at White Pine copper said. “She says her prayers every night in Her eldest son Ben mine. The couple raised three children, GRHF director Andrea Newby said the Finn and English,” Saari said. “She is Ruth attended with Saari, Ben Jr., Donald, and Gail, all of whom foundation’s mission is to advance health one of the last of the original, ‘little old Leffel along with a niece and are still living. across the Gogebic Range. She said that gals.’” a couple others, she The family lived for a time in Wake- by providing grants the foundation is able Leffel, who was a homemaker and said. field but eventually moved to a lakeside to further projects that create spaces for raised three children, is the definition of Saari said she is not even sure of the home in Bergland, Gail said. Ruth was people to access health and make healthy “Sisu,” Saari said. The Finnish word in number of Leffel’s descendants. active in the Methodist church and she choices. essence means strength, perseverance, “It is a plethora,” she said. loved to fish, and she loved her dogs, she “The GCC project is a piece of the puz- and the willingness to undertake the Ruth was born on Jan. 27, 1920. She said. zle to create an interconnected pedestrian most hopeless of tasks, according to one was one of seven children who were They were a hard working family and definition. raised in the Newport Location of Iron- “She is just 101 and mobile,” Saari wood. said. “I think she has always been Her parents were Matthew Holmes, a GCC — page 5 101 — page 5 Volunteers work to ensure Montreal trails provide escape from pandemic

By RICHARD JENKINS volunteers, sponsors and com- mild winter the Gogebic Range [email protected] munity support — especially a has had until recently. MONTREAL, Wis. — The grant from the Gogebic Range “Every weekend has been in ongoing coronavirus pandemic Health Foundation for trail main- the 20s. And we got enough snow means the volunteers with the tenance and expansion. at Christmas to open things up Penokee Rangers have been As with many outdoor spaces, and, and up until today, that’s the putting in extra effort maintain- the Montreal Ski Trails have seen snow we’ve been operating on,” ing the Montreal Ski Trails this an increase in use this season. said Zinsmaster. season. “The trails have literally been One additional factor may be “(We decided we’ve) got to pounded, and it’s just awesome an extra effort to spread the word really be on our toes this year and to see,” Zinsmaster said. about the trails, including with give people a place to go to get He recalled how a club mem- new brochures and trail maps, a out of the house, and even go out ber who lives near the trails said Penokee Rangers Facebook page with friends but still be able to be one Sunday there were 10 cars and a new website — which separated and get some exercise,” parked at the trailhead behind includes a blog from Zinsmaster. said Charlie Zinsmaster, the chief Richard Jenkins/Daily Globe the Rose Wreath Building and “Everybody seems to be of trails for the group. “We’ve A TRAILHEAD sign marks the entrance to the Montreal, Wis., that she had never seen that level enjoying the blog, reading the spent extra time this year groom- cross-country ski trails along Bessemer Street. of traffic in the time she’s lived (stuff) I’m writing,” he said. “It’s ing, extra time this year cutting there. just stuff that we come up with the brush and stuff.” about encountering other skiers places for people to go and better There are likely multiple rea- when we’re grooming. The funny He said the effort includes on the trails. places to go,” he continued. sons for the higher visitor counts; grooming wider tracks so users “That’s been the whole plan He said the group’s effort has including the pandemic, lack of don’t have to worry as much for this year, to provide extra been bolstered by an increase in snow elsewhere and the relatively TRAILS — page 5 TODAY INDEX Partly cloudy — Details, page 2 Classifieds . . . . .12-14 75 cents Comics ...... 11 Vol. 102, No. 60 Monday Today’s records Snowfall Community ...... 3 High no report High 50 (1984) 24 hours to 7 a.m. Obituaries ...... 6 Low -27 Low -31 (1939) Monday 0.2 in. Opinion ...... 4 Snow depth 17 in. Year ago today Precipitation Season total 66.3 in. Sports ...... 9-10 High 27 24 hours to 7 a.m. Last year 135.1 in. Sudoku ...... 13 Low 2 Monday 0.02 in. l 2 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 NATION THE DAILY GLOBE • YOURDAILYGLOBE.COM FIVE-DAY FORECAST FOR IRONWOOD

TODAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY At Camp David retreat, Biden hangs out, shows he’s got game

WASHINGTON (AP) – Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Isolated Snow Partly Cloudy President Joe Biden spent his third week in office vis- iting the Pentagon, touring 11° -9° 17° 1° 20° 2° 17° -3° 22° 6° the National Institutes of Winds: Winds: Winds: Winds: Winds: Health and working on the 2-6 mph NEENhpm6-2 3-6 mph SShpm6-3 5 mphhpm5 WWSWSW 7 mphpm7 WWhp 6 mph SSWWSShpm6 administration’s COVID-19 response. Ontonagon LOCAL OUTLOOK He capped it off by beat- 14/-3 Today we will see partly cloudy ing one of his granddaugh- Bergland skies, high of 111°,1°, humidity of 70%. ters at Mario Kart during 13/-12 Northeast wind 2 to 6 mph. The Wakefield his first presidential visit to Ironwood record high for today is 50° set in Saxon 13/-13 Camp David, the historic 11/-9 Marenisco 1984. Expect partly cloudy skies 12/-7 tonight, overnight low of -9°. retreat for U.S. leaders. Bessemer 14/-15 That’s what Camp Upson Hurley 12/-13 Watersmeet 12/-9 SUN AND MOON David has traditionally 11/-9 15/-16 offered presidents: a Mercer respite from Washington 13/-13 Manitowish where they can shed their Sunrise ...... 7:01 a.m. ties and relax with family. 14/-12 Minocqua Sunset ...... 5:27 p.m. The compound in the 14/-11 Moonrise ...... 9:25 a.m. Moonset ...... 10:45 p.m. Maryland mountains just 60 miles (97 kilometers) ALMANAC REGIONAL WEATHER NATIONAL WEATHER from the capital features everything from a bowling Associated Press

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That’s of basketball, built a court. on Saturday, issuing a one purpose. And the The compound also fea- statement on Trump’s ALWAYS SERVING YOU SAFELY! other is to bring world tures a movie theater, skeet acquittal in his impeach- leaders there,” Giorgione shooting range, horseback ment trial Saturday night BOWLING • FOOD • DRINKS said. riding and tennis courts. and signing an executive When Roosevelt first “I leave my troubles out- order reestablishing a arrived, the rustic retreat U.S. Hwy. 2 - 906-932-4132 www.larrysluckystrikes.com side the gate,” Lady Bird White House office on reli- was “a hide-out with little Johnson, wife of President gious engagement on Sun- hot water and with brush Lyndon Johnson, once said day. growing to the win- of the camp. The compound’s histo- Activists fear Biden’s lack of dowsills,” former Associat- Biden himself told ry includes more than just ed Press White House reporters before departing games of golf and winter reporter Dale Nelson wrote Washington for the com- sledding. It’s also played commitment to higher minimum wage in his 1995 history, “The pound that his main plans host to foreign dignitaries President is at Camp for the long weekend were and has been a gathering David.” Still, Roosevelt WASHINGTON (AP) – mined the push to raise the to respond to the pandemic to “just hang out with the place for diplomacy. Gior- somewhat fantastically Union activist Terrence minimum wage by with a barrage of liberal family and do what we gione says the camp’s dubbed it “Shangri-La,” the Wise recalls being laughed acknowledging its dim policy proposals. But as a always do.” While presi- relaxed atmosphere lends name of the utopian com- at when he began pushing prospects in Congress, 36-year veteran of the Sen- dents typically take the itself to relationship-build- munity in the popular for a national $15 per hour where it faces political ate, Biden is particularly Marine One helicopter for ing. minimum wage almost a opposition and procedural attuned to the political decade ago. Nearly a year hurdles. dynamics on Capitol Hill into the pandemic, the idea That’s frustrating to and can be blunt in his ‘Obamacare’ sign-ups reopen as isn’t so funny. activists like Wise, who assessments. The coronavirus has worry their victory is being “I don’t think it’s going Democrats push for more aid renewed focus on chal- snatched away at the last to survive,” Biden recently lenges facing hourly minute despite an adminis- told CBS News, referring to WASHINGTON (AP) – profit that serves low- on annual open enrollment. employees who have con- tration that’s otherwise an the minimum wage hike. HealthCare.gov’s market for income working people, pro- Under Biden, there will be a tinued working in grocery outspoken ally. There’s a certain politi- subsidized health plans gram director Kori Hattemer special emphasis on reach- stores, gas stations and “To have it this close on cal realism in Biden’s reopens Monday for a spe- says she’s seeing an uptick ing Black and Latino com- other in-person locations the doorstep, they need to remark. cial three-month sign-up in interest. Although her munities that have borne a even as much of the work- get it done,” said Wise, a 41- With the Senate evenly window as the Democratic- agency had not started heavy burden from COVID- force has shifted to virtual year-old department man- divided, the proposal does- led Congress pushes a boost advertising, appointments 19. environments. President ager at a McDonald’s in n’t have the 60 votes need- in financial help that could for enrollment assistance Across the country, peo- Joe Biden has responded by Kansas City and a national ed to make it to the floor on cut premiums by double dig- booked up quickly. Volun- ple in the 36 states served by including a provision in the leader of Fight for 15, an its own. Democrats could its. teer counselors are being the federal HealthCare.gov massive pandemic relief organized labor movement. use an arcane budgetary This enrollment period called back. marketplace will be able to bill that would more than “They need to feel the pres- procedure that would during the coronavirus pan- For clients, “it’s their last apply. Additionally, most double the minimum wage sure.” attach the minimum wage demic is an early test of Pres- chance probably to enroll in states that run their own from the current $7.25 to The minimum wage to the pandemic response ident Joe Biden’s strategy to health insurance for 2021,” marketplaces are matching $15 per hour. debate highlights one of the bill and allow it to pass use the Affordable Care Act Hattemer said. the federal effort, giving it the But the effort is facing central tensions emerging with a simple majority vote. as a springboard toward One is Jacklindy Bar- feel of a national campaign. an unexpected roadblock: in the early days of Biden’s But even that’s not easy. health coverage for all. radez, a housekeeper and The appeal for uninsured Biden himself. The presi- presidency. He won the Some moderate Democratic Advancing on a parallel restaurant worker unem- people could become much dent has seemingly under- White House with pledges senators, including Joe track, the new COVID-19 ployed since the start of the clearer if Congress increases Manchin of West Virginia relief bill from House pandemic. Her husband premium subsidies as part and Krysten Sinema of Ari- Democrats would offer a hung on to his maintenance of its next virus relief pack- # # zona, have expressed either generous, though tempo- job, but the couple and their age. THIS DAY outright opposition to the rary, increase in subsidies two children are uninsured. “That would be a great hike or said it shouldn’t be for people covered by the Barradez said a friend told incentive to get people in the IN HISTORY included in the pandemic law known as “Obamacare.” her about the health law and door,” said Tara Straw, a February 16 legislation. “It is a hugely important she intends to follow health policy analyst with • 1862 Fort Donelson is captured by General Ulysses S. The Senate’s parliamen- signaling move,” said through. the Center on Budget and Grant following the surrender of around 12,000 tarian could further com- Katherine Hempstead of the With no health insurance Policy Priorities, which Confederate soldiers plicate things with a ruling nonpartisan Robert Wood as the pandemic stretches advocates on behalf of low- • 1953 Ted Williams safely crash-lands his damaged that the minimum wage Johnson Foundation. “The into its second year, Bar- income people. More gener- Panther jet, later awarded the Air medal measure can’t be included administration is doing radez is uneasy. “We are not ous help would be available • 1968 US first 911 phone system goes into service in in the pandemic bill. more than having open exempt from having some- not just to the newly Haleyville, Alabama For now, the measure’s enrollment here, they’re say- thing happen to us,” she said enrolled, but to all who are • 2019 Pope Francis defrocks ex-cardinal and archbishop most progressive Senate ing they want to make this in Spanish, her first lan- covered through the law’s of Washington Theodore McCarrick for sexually backers aren’t openly pres- coverage more affordable.” guage. “Not having the marketplaces. abusing minors and adults. First Cardinal to be removed suring Biden to step up his While policy experts like means to respond is By the budget center’s cal- for sexual abuse. campaign for a higher min- Hempstead are taking note, extremely worrisome.” culations, a family of four imum wage. it’s unclear how uninsured The Biden administra- making $50,000 would pay Today’s History was sponsored by Bernie Sanders, the Americans will respond. tion is going the extra mile $67 a month in premiums chair of the Senate Budget Former President Barack to try to sign up people such for a standard plan, instead Committee, has said he’s Obama’s health law has as Barradez. of an average of $252 cur- largely focused on winning been on the books over a HealthCare.gov will be rently, while also qualifying approval from the parlia- decade, but surveys consis- accepting applications for help with deductibles mentarian to tack the provi- tently show that many peo- through May 15, a period and copays. The boost in sion onto the pandemic ple lacking job-based insur- about twice as long as annu- premium assistance would bill. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ance do not realize they may al open enrollment. The be available for this year and who like Sanders chal- qualify. The Congressional Centers for Medicare and for 2022. lenged Biden from the left Budget Office estimates that Medicaid Services, which Similarly, a single person for the Democratic nomina- about 33 million people are runs the program, has a $50 making $30,000 a year 13802 N. St. Hwy. 169, 5624 W. Hwy. 2, Gurney, WI 54559 Hurley, WI 54534 tion, has only tweeted that uninsured this year. million advertising budget, would pay $85 a month for a Democrats should “right At Foundation Commu- five times what the Trump standard plan instead of the 715-893-2495 715-561-5601 this wrong.” nities, an Austin, Texas, non- administration would spend current $195. l THE DAILY GLOBE • YOURDAILYGLOBE.COM COMMUNITY TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 3 Calendar Xcel Energy reaches Email calendar items and community news to [email protected]. For more information, call 906-932- wind power milestone 2211. Tuesday, Feb. 16 EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — At the end of Xcel Energy began developing several 2020, Xcel Energy became one of the first Upper Midwest wind projects more than Gogebic-Ontonagon Com- munity Action Agency food energy providers in the United States to four years ago, when it announced the commodity distribution for reach 10,000 megawatts of wind energy largest wind expansion in the region, with seniors, Pioneer Park Apart- capacity online for customers in the states plans to double the amount of wind on its ments tenants only, Ironwood, it serves, according to a company press regional system by adding more than 9-10 a.m.; Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Ironwood, release last week. 1,800 megawatts of new projects and oth- parking lot, 10:30-11:15 a.m.; The milestone is powered by the com- ers rebuilt with new technology. Overall, Mill Trace Apartments, Ironwood pany’s 10 new wind projects in the upper the company estimates at the end of 2021 Township, parking lot, 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; Wildwood Midwest, Colorado, Texas and New Mexi- more than 60% of its Upper Midwest Apartments, Ironwood Town- co, the release said. nameplate energy capacity will be carbon ship, community room, 12:30- “While many projects are already com- fee with about 30% of that from wind 12:45 p.m. pleted, all the projects will be online by energy. Iron-Gogebic Integrated Family Services, 9-10:30 a.m., year’s end, completing the largest multi- “Through Xcel Energy’s interconnected Iron County Courthouse, Hurley. state wind investment in the country,” said system, the excellent wind resources in the 906-663-4045 or 715-561-2191. the release. “As new projects continue to Upper Midwest will provide benefits to Wisconsin Veterans Employment Services Repre- come online in 2021, the company esti- our customers, our communities and the sentative, 9-11:30 a.m., veter- mates more than 31% of its nameplate entire five-state region for decades to ans service office, Hurley. 715- energy capacity will come from wind by come,” said Mark Stoering, president, Xcel 392-7808. Pickleball, 9 a.m.-noon, the end of the year. Additionally, Xcel Energy-Wisconsin and Michigan. “These Energy owns and operates much of the new wind farms are an important part of Ironwood Memorial Building. Submitted photo Gogebic County Veterans new wind, increasing its owned projects our renewable energy mix, which also THIS QUILT is one made by Toni Bergeon, who will Service Officer, 9:30-11:30 from 850 megawatts, to 4,469 megawatts includes hydro, biomass and solar a.m., Ironwood Memorial Build- lead an online quilting class through Land O’Lakes by the end of the year.” resources in Wisconsin.” ing. 906-667-1110. Arts on March 9. Blood Pressure Screen- The wind farms in the upper Midwest Xcel Energy has built new wind farms, ing, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., with are in primarily in Minnesota, said a com- repowered other projects, and secured Regional Hospice nurses, Mill Street Garden, Bessemer. 906- pany spokesman. “Our customers in Wis- new power purchase agreements for pro- 663-0308. Land O’Lakes Arts to consin and Michigan benefit from the jects throughout its service territories Alcoholics Anonymous, power generated from those farms.” since 2016, totaling more than 3,000 noon, Salem Lutheran Church, “We launched an ambitious wind ener- megawatts (MW), including these in the Ironwood. area74.org. Ironwood Kiwanis Club, offer online quilting class gy expansion in 2017 as part of our ongo- upper Midwest: noon, Golden Dragon. ing commitment to reduce carbon emis- —Blazing Star 1, 200 MW, completed in Range Art Association, 1 LAND O’LAKES, Wis. — H e r sions while continuing to provide safe, 2019, Minnesota p.m., 906 Boom, Ironwood. Ironwood Carnegie Land O’Lakes Arts will q u i l t reliable, and affordable service for our cus- —Community Wind North, 26 MW, Library Board, 4 p.m. host a free online presenta- work is tomers,” said Ben Fowke, chairman and completed in 2020, Minnesota Hurley VFW Post 1580, 6 tion titled “Quilting Talk: r e p r e - CEO, Xcel Energy. “The new wind projects —Crowned Ridge 1-2, 400 MW, com- p.m., VFW post home. Bessemer Veterans of Capturing Nature’s Ele- s e n t e d we’ve added will save customers money in pleted in 2020, South Dakota Foreign Wars, 6 p.m., VFW ments of Design” on Tues- in art the coming decades, are among the most —Foxtail Wind, 150 MW, completed in hall, Bessemer. day, March 9, from 6:30 to g a l - cost-effective energy sources on our grid 2019, North Dakota Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 7:30 p.m. l e r i e s and are integral to our groundbreaking —Glen Ullin Wind, 106 MW, completed p.m., Sharon Lutheran Church, Bessemer. area74.org. Join fiber artist, Toni a n d vision to deliver 100% carbon-free electric- in 2019, North Dakota Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 Bergeon in a Zoom class as j u r i e d ity to our customers by 2050.” —Jeffers Wind, 44 MW, completed in p.m., Episcopal Church of the she shares a presentation i n t o Xcel Energy is the first major U.S. 2020, Minnesota Transfiguration, Ironwood. Toni power provider to announce a commit- —Lake Benton 2, 100 MW, completed in area74.org. about her recent Washing- Bergeon fine art Government ton state artist-in-residence s h o w s ment to reducing carbon emissions by 2019, Minnesota Iron County Planning and experience: Nature’s Ele- nation- 80% (from 2005 levels) by 2030, with a Several other upper Midwest projects Zoning Committee, 3 p.m., vision of delivering 100% carbon-free elec- are under construction and will be com- courthouse, Hurley. ments of Design. Bergeon wide. Iron County Highway will describe her experi- Class registration is tricity by 2050. The company is more than plete in 2021, including: Committee, 4 p.m., Highway ence, share photos from required. The Zoom class halfway to that interim goal, the release —Blazing Star 2, 200 MW, Minnesota Department, Hurley. her travels and photos of access link will be emailed said. —Dakota Range 1-2, 296 MW, South Wednesday, Feb. 17 her quilts as a result of her to all registrants prior to The projects enabled the creation of Dakota studies. class. Deadline for regis- thousands of construction jobs and hun- —Dakota Range 3, 150 MW, South Gogebic-Ontonagon Com- munity Action Agency food Bergeon is an award- tration is by 4 p.m. CST on dreds of permanent operations and main- Dakota commodity distribution for winning fiber artist with a Tuesday, March 2. tenance jobs, while also supporting local —Freeborn Wind, 200 MW, Minneso- seniors, Marenisco Town Hall, love of the outdoors. Her LOLA Arts is a non- governments and landowners who receive ta/Iowa 9:15-9:30 a.m; Watersmeet Food Pantry, 10-10:30 a.m.; work showcases the beauty profit organization located benefits through lease payments and taxes —Mower Wind, 99 MW, Minnesota Bruce Crossing, Stannard of the natural world which at 4262 Highway B in that help support local infrastructure, —Deuel Harvest Wind, 100 MW, Min- Township ballpark, 12:30-1 p.m. is rich in color and detail. downtown Land O’Lakes. according to the release. nesota EST. Christian Men of the Northland, 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. UW-Platteville to build largest state-owned solar array Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting, noon, Salem PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — payer money and have a tion, signed by more than fence will surround the sheep grazing under the Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. The University of Wiscon- lasting impact on future 300 UW-Platteville stu- array, which will be array; and reclamation, DOVE Support Group, sin-Platteville received state generations of Pioneers. I dents, asking the university installed with pilings. The environment and conserva- noon-2 p.m. 906-932-4990. approval Thursday to con- am proud that UW-Plat- to achieve 100% renewable array is expected to have a tion students developed a Ironwood-Hurley Rotary Club, 12:15 p.m., Elk and struct a 2.4 megawatt solar teville can serve as a model energy by 2030. In a May 30-year life, and is native pollinator seeding Hound Restaurant, Ironwood. array in Memorial Park. of innovation and pave the 2019 student referendum, designed to accommodate plan for the space. Kimball Homemakers, 1 This will be the largest way for other state agencies more than 82% of UW-Plat- future battery storage. UW-Platteville offers a p.m., Community Center. solar array owned by a to follow suit.” teville students agreed with In addition to energy four-year renewable energy Iron County Veterans Ser- vice Officer, 1-3 p.m., Mercer, Wisconsin state agency Scheduled to be opera- moving toward this goal. savings, the solar array is degree that is one of only a Wis., Town Hall. 715-561-2190. and will make the universi- tional by fall 2021, the This array is one of several poised to bring additional handful of its type in the Mercer Health and Well- ty the sixth-highest on-site array will feed directly into projects the university is hands-on learning oppor- nation and recently ness Pickleball, 3-6 p.m., Mer- cer Community Center. producer of renewable the main electricity meter advancing in response to tunities across the universi- launched a new environ- Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 energy among higher edu- connected to the 32 cam- this student demand. ty. Faculty have already mental science and conser- p.m., Sharon Lutheran Church, cation institutions in the pus buildings, generating A project team explored incorporated projects into vation degree. For more Bessemer. area74.org. nation, setting UW-Plat- all electricity in real-time, several locations for the their coursework. Students information about UW- Ironwood American Legion Auxiliary Unit 5, 6 teville apart as a leader in rather than sending back array, before deciding on in a sustainable and renew- Platteville’s sustainability p.m., at the post, Ironwood its commitment to renew- to the grid. It is anticipated five acres of south-facing able energy systems course planning, including the Memorial Building. able energy. to offset electricity by 17%, hill just west of Pickard helped design the initial solar array, visit Michigan Western Gate- way Trail Authority, 6 p.m., “We are excited to take saving an annual $217,000 Hall. Rooftops and park- project; dairy science stu- uwplatt.edu/department/s monthly meeting, Gogebic this momentous step in and reducing carbon emis- ing-lot awnings were ruled dents formed a plan for ustainability. County Courthouse, 200 N. our commitment to sus- sions by 2,300 tons per out due to cost and other Moore St., Bessemer. tainability,” said Chancel- year. ground mount locations One block south of U.S. 2 IMPACT Life Support on Country Club Rd. Group, 6:30 p.m., Woodland lor Dennis J. Shields. Plans for the solar array required significant tree Church, Ironwood. “These efforts will save tax- stemmed from a 2018 peti- removal. A chain-link 906-932-3742 Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. 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Kate!” have learned right along with the Larry Holcombe, Managing Editor “Honey, they can’t hear you.” senators just how endangered they “The lights are on.” were on Jan. 6 when white national- “Yes,” I agreed. “Because it’s only Connie ists stormed the Capitol. We’ve seen, 8 o’clock, and they aren’t 90. But Schultz for the first time, security video they’re likely watching TV.” footage that illuminates their sav- In Their Opinion This was the last leg of our walk agery, but also the heroism of police New hope to protect BWCA in a gentle but persistent snowstorm. officers who endured brutal attacks A half-hour earlier, Sherrod had as they protected others. from mining damage looked out the front window and up insisting that we join them until When I think I can’t take any Those who embrace environmental protection began lobbying. we finally did, seven years ago. more, I think of that snowy night, have been cheered by President Joe Biden’s restora- “Look, it’s not bad at all.” One of my greatest comforts in when we walked and talked about tion of practices and reviews that don’t place profits “It’s been snowing for hours,” I life is knowing that these two won- how this trial, while necessary, above protection of natural resources. said. derful women are only seven houses would be painful for so many. Not That renewed embrace of the environment should “You like snow,” he said. away. Theirs is the kind of marriage just for those who lived it but for aid in preventing approval of a copper mine in the Fact. that radiates outward to bless every- everyone who would soon feel the Superior National Forest near Minnesota’s Boundary “I’m leaving tomorrow morning,” one lucky enough to know them. If I gut-punch of understanding just Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. he said. said that to them, they would merci- how close the traitors came to harm- The Twin Metals project, being sought by a Fact, again. lessly mock me. I love that about ing, and perhaps killing, members of Chilean mining giant, would mine 20,000 tons of “Franklin and Walter need this them, too. Congress and their staff. copper daily. walk,” he said. “Look at them.” There we were, standing in the I was worried about Sherrod, as I In 2016 the Obama administration rejected lease I glanced down at our two rescue street in front of their house. Sher- so often am now. But I am also the renewals for Twin Metals. The decision triggered an dogs, each of whom was doing his rod would not be denied. He handed wife who stood in the street and in-depth study on the risks of copper mining next to version of pick me, pick me, pick me. me Franklin’s leash and started watched her husband throw snow- the BWCA. But the Trump administration stopped Franklin was rattling the windows pummeling their front storm door balls with the joy of a kid who just the study before it was done and buried the findings. with his bellowing bark. Walter was with snowballs. found out tomorrow will be a snow The Trump administration also maneuvered to rein- leaping into the air like a Muppet With every thump I warned him. day. Life is always more than its state Twin Metals leases on national land. projectile. Add Sherrod to the mix Thump. “Jackie will have your worst moments. While Biden hasn’t so far directly addressed the and I was the only one not wagging head for this.” I didn’t know until after Sherrod BWCA project, his cabinet appointments bode well a tail. Thump. “I think I see her.” had left for Washington that Jackie for protecting the BWCA’s pristine waters from cop- “Fine,” I said, reaching for my Thump. “Uh-oh. Here she comes.” had posted a photo of the splats of per mining. boots. “We’re going for a walk.” Sherrod paused. “She just turned snow on their door on Facebook. There are also bills pending or soon to be intro- It was one of those nights when right. Where is she going?” She did not disclose the vandal’s duced in Congress and the Minnesota Legislature everything touched by snow glis- “She’s probably walking to the name, which disappointed Sherrod. aimed at slowing or stopping copper mining near the tened under the streetlights. The dining room window to see if she Like many 9-year-old boys, he BWCA, while another bill would aid Twin Metals in snow softened every sound, and as needs to call the police.” (Jackie later aspires to be the best snowball their efforts. we walked, we talked, mostly about confirmed this.) thrower in the land. U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, D-St. Paul, is proposing why he had to leave so early the fol- Sherrod scooped up more snow As a consolation prize, a framed a bill that would effectively prevent Twin Metals from lowing morning. and packed it into a ball. “Jackie!” he photo of his conquest now hangs in locating near the BWCA. On the state level, legisla- But I don’t want to tell you about yelled and hurled it at the door. our living room. It will always tors are set to introduce legislation similar to McCol- that. Not yet. The porch light went on, and the remind us that, even in these hardest lum’s. Jackie and Kate are two of my old- door opened. There was Jackie with of times in our country, we still Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Hermantown, is pushing a est friends – we’ve known one her hands on her hips, laughing. found moments of joy. bill that would require an act of Congress to halt min- another for three decades – and they The following morning, Sherrod Connie Schultz is a Pulitzer Prize- ing on federal lands where it’s currently allowed. For- adopted Sherrod when we were mar- headed for Washington as the U.S. winning columnist and professional in tunately, Stauber’s bill is unlikely to be embraced in ried in 2004. We live in this Cleve- Senate prepared for the impeach- residence at Kent State University’s the U.S. House. land neighborhood because they do. ment trial of former President Don- school of journalism. Email her at Nearly five years ago the chief of the U.S. Forest More to the point, they wouldn’t give ald Trump. As one of its 100 mem- [email protected]. Service issued a decision that copper mining next to the BWCA would pose a high risk of doing irrepara- ble harm to the pristine waters. Indeed, the history of Today in history metal mining is that it is highly polluting, despite industry claims it can be done safely. The Biden administration needs to return to fol- By The Associated Press Today’s Highlight in History lowing long established federal laws that protect pub- On Feb. 16, 1959, Fidel lic lands from being opened to uses with high risks Castro became premier of of polluting. The BWCA is a one-of-a-kind gem that is Cuba a month and a-half after enjoyed by people from around the world. Risking its the overthrow of Fulgencio Batista. water by allowing copper mining is unacceptable. On this date Mankato Free Press In 1862, the Civil War Battle of Fort Donelson in Tennessee ended as some 12,000 Con- Legislators federate soldiers surrendered; Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’s victory earned him the moniker Michigan Wisconsin “Unconditional Surrender Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Gov. Tony Evers, 115 East Grant.” P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, MI State Capitol, Madison, WI In 1868, the Benevolent 48909, phone 517-373-3400, 53702, phone 608-266-1212, and Protective Order of Elks online: michigan.gov/whitmer. online: evers.wi.gov. was organized in New York Sen. Debbie Stabenow, Sen. Ron Johnson, R- City. D-Mich., 731 Hart Senate Wis., 328 Hart Senate Office In 1945, American troops Office Building, Washington, Building, Washington, DC landed on the island of Cor- DC 20510, phone 202-224- 20510, phone 202-224- regidor in the Philippines dur- 4822, online: stabenow.sen- 5323, online: ronjohnson.sen- ing World War II. ate.gov. ate.gov. In 1948, N-B-C T-V began Sen. Gary Peters, D- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D- airing its first nightly newscast, Mich., 724 Hart Senate Office Wis., 709 Hart Senate Office “The Camel Newsreel The- Building, Washington, DC Building, Washington, DC atre,” which consisted of Fox 20510, phone 202-224-6221, 20510, phone 202-224-5653; Movietone newsreels. online: peters.senate.gov. online: baldwin.senate.gov. In 1960, the nuclear-pow- and Britain staged air strikes ers appeared to shift tactics Hubei, the epicenter of the U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R- ered radar picket submarine against radar stations and air after attempts to crush the virus, announced that vehicle R-Watersmeet, 414 Cannon Hazelhurst, 1714 Longworth USS Triton departed New Lon- defense command centers in uprising stoked protesters’ traffic would be banned, with House Office Building, Wash- House Office Building, Wash- don, Conn., on the first sub- Iraq. rage. some exceptions. Anthony ington, DC 20515, phone 202- ington, DC 20515, phone 202- merged circumnavigation by a In 2006, Russia’s Evgeni Five years ago: Former Davis made a game-ending 225-4735, online: 225-3365, online: vessel. Plushenko beat world champi- U.N. Secretary-General free throw to give Team LeBron bergman.house.gov. tiffany.house.gov. In 1961, the United States on Stephane Lambiel of Boutros Boutros-Ghali, 93, a 157-155 win over Team State Sen. Ed McBroom, State Sen. Janet Bewley, launched the Explorer 9 satel- Switzerland by 27.12 points to died in Cairo. Supreme Court Giannis in the revamped NBA R-Vulcan, 7200 Binsfeld Sen- D-Ashland, 126 South, State lite. win the gold medal in men’s Justice Antonin Scalia’s court- All-Star Game. ate Building, P.O. Box 30036, Capitol, P.O. Box 7882, In 1968, the nation’s first figure skating at the Winter room chair was draped in black Today’s Birthdays Lansing, MI 48909, phone 517- Madison, WI 53707, phone 911 emergency telephone sys- Games in Turin, Italy. to mark his death, a tradition Jazz/pop singer-actor 373-7840, online: SenEMc 608-266-3510, online: tem was inaugurated in In 2019, the Vatican dating to the 19th century. The Peggy King is 91. Actor William [email protected]. legis.wisconsin.gov/sen- Haleyville, Alabama, as the announced that former Cardi- Czech Museum of Music pre- Katt is 70. Actor LeVar Burton State Rep. Greg Markka- ate/25/bewley. speaker of the Alabama nal Theodore McCarrick, who sented a cantata, “A Salute to is 64. 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Actor Sarah In 1996, eleven people and the first cardinal to face sidered lost for more than 200 Clarke is 50. Olympic gold Letters Policy were killed in a fiery collision that punishment as the years. CJ the German short- medal runner Cathy Freeman between an Amtrak passen- church dealt with clerical sex haired pointer won best in is 48. Actor Mahershala Ali is The Daily Globe welcomes letters from readers. Letters ger train and a Maryland com- abuse. show at the Westminster Ken- 47. Singer Sam Salter is 46. should deal with matters of current, public interest. We reserve muter train in Silver Spring, Ten years ago: Bookstore nel Club. Electronic dance music artist the right to reject any letter and to edit those that are to be pub- Md. chain Borders filed for Chapter One year ago: Hundreds Bassnectar is 43. Rapper Lupe 11 bankruptcy protection and of Americans from a quaran- Fiasco is 39. Actor Chloe Wep- lished. Please avoid name-calling or personal attacks. 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PUBLISHEREXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/ACCOUNTING DAILY GLOBE Sue Mizell Jenna Kallas yourdailyglobe.com MANAGING EDITOR CIRCULATION Larry Holcombe Marissa Casari USPS 269-980 Award Winning Newspaper Published daily Tuesday - Saturday ADVERTISING DIRECTOR (except Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Heidi Ofstad Christmas and New Year’s Day) Periodicals postage paid at Ironwood, MI 49938 POSTMASTER – Send changes of addresses to: The Daily Globe, P.O. Box 548, 118 E. McLeod Ave., Ironwood, MI 49938 906-932-2211 • 800-236-2887 • Fax 906-932-5358 l THE DAILY GLOBE • YOURDAILYGLOBE.COM AREA / STATE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 5 GCC health outcomes and we Trails season, maybe as early as trail work. put our cross-country skis look forward to seeing later this month. Zinsmaster praised the on,” he said. “As the years their progress.” He said there was tradi- group’s partnership with went by, we kept punching From page 1 McNulty said the pro- From page 1 tionally a trail connection the Iron County Forestry a trail further and further trail system throughout the ject creates another reason stuff, the sad stuff that between Pence and Hoyt Department, who helps east. And, and all of a sud- Gogebic Range,” said for people to visit “our happens when we’re out Road but it had been maintain the Uller Trails den, we said, ‘Well, why Newby. “The result of a amazing region.” Once the on a trail and stuff like that closed in recent years. on county land, saying the don’t we just make a real community wide trail sys- bridges have been restored, — the breakdowns, the Reopening the trail seg- group wouldn’t be where it trail?’ And that’s what tem is improved health the trail loop will be avail- bobcat that is running by ment would link the Mon- was without forestry’s we’ve been doing since across all people, an able to GCC students and as we’re grooming — that treal Trails through Pence help. then.” improved economy and a employees, as well as com- goofy stuff people like to to the Uller Trails near “We cooperate, there’s The Montreal Trails, shared community value munity members and visi- read about.” Upson. real close cooperation with which are open to skiers, for health and wellness. ... tors year-round for hiking, Along with maintaining “That section is going to the county forest,” Zins- snowshoers and hikers, GCC is taking great steps biking, snowshoeing and the trails, Zinsmaster said be old school. … We’ll master said. are free with donation in implementing programs cross-country skiing. the group is working on groom it with our older Zinsmaster has been boxes set up at the trail- that result in positive —Charity Smith constructing a segment of narrower machine. It’s involved in the Rangers heads and on the Rangers’ trail between the town of gonna be like the trails since the group formed 47 website. Dogs are also Pence and the Uller Trail looked back in the ’70s,” years ago. allowed. System in the town of Zinsmaster said, adding “We all worked at People can visit peno- Ride ticipating by car.” Anderson. the trail may be widened Whitecap back in the day. keerangers.com for more Despite temperatures Zinsmaster hopes to next year once the warmer We’d get bored to death information on the group dipping well below zero, open this connection this weather allows for more running chairlifts, so we’d or to support the trails. From page 1 participants didn’t seem “We have an amazing deterred, with people lin- community that donates to ing up their snowmobiles anything and everything,” outside of Annie’s Pub as Baldwin to chair Senate Appropriations subcommittee said Stutz. soon as registration Many of the door prizes opened. “The snowmobil- WASHINGTON, D.C. – said she is an appropriate ties that too often feel they Affairs, and Related Agen- and raffle items were ers today, their gear is U.S. Senator Tammy Bald- fit for the subcommittee as are being left behind by cies; the Subcommittee on donated by local business- amazing. And, when the win, D-Wis., has been a senator representing the Washington,” Baldwin Energy and Water Develop- es and individuals. sun is out, it’s really not appointed chair of the Sen- “Dairyland” state. said. ment, and the Subcommit- “We’re not anticipating too bad.” said Stutz. ate Appropriations Sub- “As Chair, I look for- Baldwin will also serve tee on Homeland Security. numbers being down,” said The stops on the ride committee on Agriculture, ward to working with my as a member on the Senate In addition to serving Stutz before things got included spots in Oma, Rural Development, Food colleagues on both sides of Appropriations Subcom- on the Senate Appropria- started on a cold Saturday Iron Belt and Pence, before and Drug Administration, the aisle to support farm- mittee on Labor, Health tions Committee, Senator morning. “Snowmobilers returning to Gile for the and Related Agencies, ers, ranchers, and produc- and Human Services, and Baldwin serves on the Sen- are pretty hardy, and we final drawings of the according to a Friday ers, build a stronger and Education, and Related ate Committee on Health, will likely have a few par- night. announcement. more secure agriculture Agencies; the Subcommit- Education, Labor and Pen- Baldwin has served on economy, and get the job tee on Defense; the Sub- sions, and the Senate Com- the Senate Appropriations done on rural economic committee on Military mittee on Commerce, Sci- 101 It was a big deal for the Committee since 2015. She development for communi- Construction, Veterans ence, and Transportation. family and for the commu- nity, she said. They met the From page 1 interviewer at church. there weren’t many earth- “They spoke Finn for Whitmer proposes funds to ban shattering events in their quite a while and he took lives, Saari said. Ruth had a pictures,” Saari said. “I am brother who was a prison- hoping that there will be guns from the Michigan Capitol er of war in one of the something that we will be worst camps of the able to see, a book or some- Japanese Army during thing.” LANSING (AP) — It’s security staffing and demanding to be allowed building and its historic World War II, but was res- Ruth lived through the been one month since equipment like metal into legislative chambers significance. The weapons cued and returned, she glory years of the mines open carry was banned detectors needed to imple- in opposition to Whit- issue was unfortunately said. and watched the area quiet from the Michigan Capitol ment a weapons ban, mer’s COVID-19 restric- thrust on us by the attor- “She wasn’t into clubs down. After retiring Ruth following an attack on the including a ban on con- tions. ney general’s opinion — it and they pretty much and Ben moved to Iron- U.S. Capitol and now a cealed pistols. Commission Vice was never the intent of the stayed to themselves,” Gail wood. Ben passed away in fight to ban all firearms The Michigan Capitol Chairman John Truscott, Legislature to have the said. “They were pretty 2005. from the statehouse is Commission, which is who looked into the feasi- Capitol Commission mak- quiet.” “When you have 101 ahead. responsible for making bility and cost of a com- ing policy decisions,” Ruth enjoyed singing years you kind of criss- Gov. Gretchen Whit- decisions concerning the plete guns ban last year, Truscott said. and dancing, she said. She cross the map a little bit,” mer’s proposed $67 bil- upkeep of the Capitol said the commission did- The governor has sup- was always singing church Saari said. lion state budget proposes building and grounds n’t make any new budget ported a full weapons ban hymns and enjoyed get Saari left home at age 18 a $5 million allocation for banned open carry requests and any further in the Capitol. Whitmer togethers to sing folk songs and worked her career as improving Capitol securi- firearms on Jan. 11 after discussions about security spokesman Robert Leddy from the old country. an operating room nurse in ty. Public Information months of reluctance to systems in the building noted the governor’s con- Saari said it was before Boise, Idaho. She returned Officer for the State Bud- take on that responsibility. should be by elected offi- cern for the thousands of her time, but that she was to Ironwood upon retire- get Office Kurt Weiss said Armed protesters entered cials. people who visit the build- told Ruth sang on the local ment to care for Ruth. the plan would finance the state Capitol in April “We maintain the ing every year. radio at one time. Getting to know her “I think she missed her mother again after 35 years TUESDAY EVENING FEBRUARY 16, 2021 calling,” Saari said. away, Saari said she 7:007:308:008:309:009:3010:0010:3011:0011:30 Ruth is one of the few notices that Ruth misses Horror Sto- Horror Sto- Trickster Maggie takes Seinfeld Seinfeld ’ Schitt’s Schitt’s The Gold- The Gold- people still living in the her sisters who have all # CW KDLH ries ries Jared on the run. (TV14) (TVPG) (TVPG) Creek ’ Creek ’ bergs ’ bergs ’ community who grew up since passed on. 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Mary Louise (Massa) Massie

BERGLAND, Mich. – Mary The cou- in-law and brothers-in-law; a is also survived by 21 precious A celebration of Mary Lou’s Louise Massie, almost 91, ple returned niece, Nina Massa; nephews, grandchildren, 18 great- life will be scheduled in early passed away early Saturday to the U.P. Tony and Greg Massa; grand- grandchildren, and several July 2021 at her home on Lake morning, Feb. 13, 2021, under living in daughters, Michelle Decaire cousins, nieces and nephews. Gogebic. The family would the attentive and loving care of R a m s a y , and Holly Racin; and former Mary Lou was a member of like to thank the caring staff of the staff at the Trillium House B e s s e m e r, daughter-in-law, Kari Massie. St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Trillium House and U.P. and Upper Peninsula Home and Ishpem- Mary Lou is survived by Bergland, the Daughters of Home Health and Hospice for Health and Hospice after a ing while brothers, Jim Massa of Oke- Isabella and the Historical the excellent and loving care courageous battle with cancer. they raised mos, Jack (Linda) Massa of Society of Bergland and they provided to Mary Lou. In Mary Lou was born in Nor- their family, LaCrosse, Wisconsin; and a Matchwood where she volun- lieu of flowers, please consid- Mary Louise way, Michigan, on March 25, Massie with Mary sister, Donna (Bob) Maccani teered weekly. She enjoyed er making a donation in her 1930, the daughter of the late 1930 — 2021 Lou working of Menomonee Falls, Wiscon- reading, walking, sports of all memory to Trillium Hospice Ralph and Sophie (Remondi- as a nurse at sin. She is also survived by kinds, but especially the New House, 1144 Northland Drive, ni) Massa. She graduated from Marquette General Hospital in eight children, Michael (Deb- York Yankees, knitting dish- Marquette, MI 49855. Bessemer High School in the addiction rehabilitation bie) Massie of Republic, Peggy cloths and afghans as gifts, Mary Lou’s obituary may 1947, and St. Mary’s School of unit until her retirement in (Jerry) Racine of Ishpeming, and baking. Mary Lou made also be viewed at Nursing in Rochester, Min- 1992. JoAnne (Randy) Decaire of excellent chocolate chip cook- bjorkandzhulkie.com where nesota, in 1951. On Sept. 1, Mary Lou was preceded in Homer Glen, Illinois, Jim ies which she gifted to each relatives and friends may 1951, she married John death by her beloved hus- (Cheryl) Massie of Iron River, child and their spouses, each leave a note of remembrance. Massie. Mary Lou worked as a band, John; her parents, Ralph John (Lois) Massie of Ishpem- grandchild and their spouses, On a final note, Mary Lou nurse in Milwaukee while her and Sophie Massa; her in- ing, Mark Massie of and all of her great-grandchil- was a kind, gentle and sweet husband earned his degree in laws, Herman and Marie (Tav- Grapevine, Texas, Jeffrey dren on every birthday, pack- soul who was loved by all who dentistry at Marquette Univer- ernini) Massie; one brother, Massie of Grand Rapids, and aged up and shipped all were privileged to know her, sity. Gerald Massa; several sisters- Jaye Massie of Ishpeming. She around the country. and she will be missed. Rudy John Perhalla

IRONWOOD, Mich. – Rudy At the thers won the Class D Boys Susan Perhalla, Ironwood; a Perhalla, Josephine Florek, Eve- John Perhalla, 87, of Ironwood, time of his State Championship. In 1967, daughter, Rebecca (Greg) Tulp- lyn O’Berto and Eloise Perhalla. died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. death, he was the Ewen Bulldogs were the po, Bruce Crossing; a son, Rudy A Mass of Christian Burial Rudy was born and raised in retired. For Class D Boys Runner’s Up State (Jean) Perhalla, Ironwood; four will take place at a later date. Ironwood, and graduated from many years, Champions. In addition to win- grandchildren, Victoria Tulppo, The family wishes to Luther L. Wright High School. Rudy was a ning regional tournaments in Sidnaw, Blake Tulppo, Green express their sincere apprecia- He served his country during teacher and 1972 and 1967, his 1974 team Bay, Wisconsin, and Michael tion to the staff at the Gogebic the Korean War by joining the b a s ket b a l l also won the regional tourna- Perhalla and Rebecca Perhalla, Medical Care Facility in Wake- U.S. Navy. In 1958, he married coach at the ment. In 1974, Coach Perhalla both of Ironwood; and numer- field for the kindness and care his wife, Susan. Rudy John Ewen-Trout received the Class D UP Coach ous nieces and nephews. given to Rudy during his final After an honorable discharge Perhalla Creek School of the Year Award. Recently, He was preceded in death by journey. from the Navy, Rudy continued District. As a Rudy was inducted into the his parents, Andrew and Anna Funeral arrangements have with his education. He attend- coach, his Ironwood Area Sports Hall of Perhalla; two brothers, Steve been entrusted to Jerald Rocco, ed Gogebic Community Col- teams were Fame. and John Perhalla; and 10 sis- owner and manager of Lake- lege and the University of Wis- exceptional. He was a member of Our ters, Anna Perhalla, in infancy, side Memorial Chapel Inc., consin-Superior, where he In 1972, the Lady of Peace Catholic Church Mary Gacek, Elizabeth Jarrell, Wakefield. Condolences may earned a bachelor’s degree in Ewen-Trout in Ironwood. Margaret Kurtz, Katherine Per- be expressed online at lakeside- education. Veteran Creek Pan- Rudy is survived by his wife, halla, Jeannette Stuart, Agnes memorialchapel.com. Rudie Orlich Average new US virus cases below WATERSMEET, Mich. – Rudie Orlich, 92, of Watersmeet, entered eternal life on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. 100,000 for 1st time in months Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a service will be held at a later date. ATLANTA (AP) – United Kingdom that Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Jer- Average daily new coron- appears to be more trans- ald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memori- avirus cases in the Unit- missible and has already al Chapel Inc., Wakefield. Condolences may be ed States dipped below been recorded in more expressed online at lakesidememorialchapel.com. 100,000 in recent days than 30 states, will likely for the first time in lead to more cases and months, but experts cau- more deaths. For reprints or lamination services, tioned Sunday that infec- “All of it is really contact the Daily Globe at 906-932-2211 tions remain high and wraps up into we can’t let precautions to slow the our guard down,” she pandemic must remain said. “We have to contin- in place. ue wearing masks. We The seven-day rolling have to continue with PLANNING A SURGERY? average of new infections our current mitigation Villa Maria Health & Rehabilitation was well above 200,000 measures. And we have Center will assist you in a speedy for much of December to continue getting vacci- recovery with our professional and went to roughly nated as soon as that vac- rehabilitation staff. Our Benefit 250,000 in January, cine is available to us.” Associated Press Specialist will meet with you to assist according to data kept by IN THIS Feb. 10, file photo, people receive a COVID-19 The U.S. has recorded with any insurance questions, and Johns Hopkins Universi- vaccine at the Martin Luther King Senior Center in more than 27.5 million financial planning. ty, as the pandemic came North Las Vegas. virus cases and more roaring back after it had than 484,000 deaths, been tamed in some summer,” Dr. Rochelle ter, according to Johns according to the Johns Call Monday-Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm places over the summer. Walensky, director of the Hopkins. 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In early 2020, Meghan estranged father. l THE DAILY GLOBE • YOURDAILYGLOBE.COM NATION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 7 Wintry weather blanketing US making rare dip to Gulf Coast DALLAS (AP) – Snow and ice ed several multi-car pileups in blanketed large swaths of the U.S. West Texas, including one that on Sunday, prompting canceled involved 25 vehicles and shut flights, making driving perilous down a portion of Interstate 20 and reaching into areas as far westbound. south as Texas’ Gulf Coast, where The Oklahoma Highway snow and sleet were expected Patrol said a portion of the Turn- overnight. er Turnpike was shut down due “Typically, we just don’t have to a mutli-vehicle accident, while quite this much cold air in place the Oklahoma Department of that far south,” said Marc Transportation said the southern Chenard, a meteorologist with corridor of Interstate 35 was the National Weather Service’s mostly snow packed in the left Weather Prediction Center. lane and conditions were expect- The storm has prompted offi- ed to deteriorate. cials in Houston, where tempera- The National Weather Service tures were in the 70s earlier this said Sunday that the forecast week, to advise residents to pre- through early Tuesday calls for 8 pare for power outages and haz- to 12 inches of snow in central ardous roads that could be simi- Oklahoma, and 4 to 8 inches in lar to those experienced in the an area extending from eastern wake of a Category 5 hurricane. Texas to the Ohio Valley in the As rain fell Sunday in the Northeast. Houston area, the temperature In Memphis, Tennessee, snow hovered near freezing. “This rain had started falling, and while will be transitioning over to just main roads were still passable, freezing rain, sleet and snow dur- lines were forming at grocery ing the overnight through early stores as people rushed to stock morning hours tomorrow,” said up. National Weather Service meteo- Associated Press In Mississippi, sleet in Jackson rologist Josh Lichter. SNOW COVERED city streets including at 61st and Sheridan in Tulsa as a winter storm moves in to and other central parts of the Chenard said significant ice northeast Oklahoma on Sunday. state left roads and bridges slick. and up to 12 inches of snow were ing to wrap up before conditions National Guard units to assist canceled at Dallas-Fort Worth Bill Parker, a National Weather expected across parts of the got worse later Sunday afternoon. state agencies with tasks includ- International Airport, and at Dal- Service meteorologist in Jackson, southern Plains into Monday. “It is icy and snowing and ing rescuing stranded drivers. las Love Field most of the nearly said up to three-quarters of an Winter weather conditions are they’re calling for more snow,” In a statement Sunday night, 200 flights for Southwest Air- inch of ice could accumulate in affecting large portions of the Cheri Kirkman said. President Joe Biden also declared lines, the airport’s main carrier, central Mississippi, bringing the U.S., but it is rare for them to Despite the weather, she said an emergency in Texas and were canceled. possibility of power outages or extend so far south, Chenard they still had some people com- ordered federal assistance to aid American Airlines said about falling tree limbs. said. ing in to pick up gifts. “We’ve got state and local response efforts. 345 of their flights were canceled Parts of Kentucky and West The Dallas area had a covering plenty all made up, ready to go,” The declaration allows the at DFW Airport, its hub, by early Virginia still recovering from an of snow by Sunday morning, Kirkman said. Department of Homeland Securi- Sunday afternoon. The airline ice storm last week are expected with flakes still falling, and as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who ty and the Federal Emergency said the storm was also affecting to get up to a quarter-inch of ice much as 6 inches was forecast. issued a disaster declaration for Management Agency to coordi- their flights across the region, or up to 8 inches of snow by With the wintry conditions all of the state’s 254 counties, nate disaster relief efforts and with operations reduced and can- Tuesday. About 19,000 cus- falling on Valentine’s Day, florists warned on Saturday: “All of Texas provide assistance, equipment celed at airports across Texas, tomers remained without elec- stayed busy even as the snow fell. is facing an extremely dangerous and resources to those affected Oklahoma and Arkansas. tricity in southern West Virginia In Fort Worth, where it was winter storm.” by the storm. Officials were discouraging and about 9,000 in eastern Ken- already icy and snowy, Gordon Abbott, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin The weather was affecting travel in the wintry conditions. tucky on Sunday from the storm Boswell Flowers’ general manag- Stitt and Arkansas Gov. Asa operations at airports across the By early Sunday afternoon, the that moved through on Wednes- er said delivery drivers were try- Hutchinson have each activated area, with more than 760 flights Texas Highway Patrol had report- day and Thursday.

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But in the end, only versity found that 72% of seven of 50 Senate Repub- Republicans continue to licans voted to convict believe Trump’s false Trump in his historic sec- claims that President Joe ond impeachment trial on Biden won the November Saturday. election only because of For Trump’s loyalists, widespread voter fraud. the acquittal offers a vindi- Lest their be any doubt cation of sorts and a fresh about Trump’s strength, connection to the former House Republicans voted president’s fiery base. And overwhelmingly last week for Trump’s GOP antago- to defend a diehard Trump nists, it marks another loyalist, Rep. Marjorie alarming sign that the Taylor Greene, R-Ga., even party is lurching further in after evidence surfaced a dangerous direction that she had repeatedly with little desire to recon- embraced violence, big- nect with the moderates, otry and conspiracy theo- women and college-edu- ries on social media. Associated Press cated voters Trump alien- Just days after House MICHAEL VAN der Veen, second from left an attorney for former President Donald Trump, fist bumps a col- ated. Minority Leader Kevin league as the depart on the Senate Subway, on Capitol Hill after the Senate acquitted Trump in his second Ultimately, the resolu- McCarthy called Trump impeachment trial in the Senate at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Saturday. Trump was accused of inciting the tion of the impeachment responsible for the violent Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, and the acquittal gives him a historic second victory in the court of impeach- trial brings into clear relief attack, McCarthy reversed ment. a divide in the GOP that himself and made a per- party leaders, donors and sonal visit to Trump’s voters will have to navi- Florida estate to ensure gate as they try to regain there was no lingering ani- control of Congress next mosity. Trump acquitted, denounced in year and aim to retake the Of the seven Republi- White House in 2024. cans who voted to convict That tension was on Trump on Saturday, only display in the immediate one faces reelection in the aftermath of the vote. next four years. Indeed, in historic impeachment trial After supporting Trump’s Trump’s Republican Party, acquittal, Senate Minority there are very few willing WASHINGTON (AP) – Donald for the insurrection. McConnell con- John Thune of South Dakota, Leader Mitch McConnell, to cross him if they harbor Trump was acquitted Saturday of tended Trump could not be convicted acknowledged, “It’s an uncomfort- R-Ky., delivered a speech future political ambitions. inciting the horrific attack on the because he was gone from the White able vote,” adding, “I don’t think that echoed some of the One of them, 2024 U.S. Capitol, concluding a historic House. there was a good outcome there for very points Democratic prospect Nikki Haley, who impeachment trial that spared him In a statement issued several anybody.” impeachment managers was U.S. ambassador to the first-ever conviction of a current hours after the verdict, Biden high- In closing arguments, lead defend- emphasized in seeking the United Nations under or former U.S. president but exposed lighted the bipartisan nature of the er Michael van der Veen emphasized Trump’s conviction. Trump, drew attention this the fragility of America’s democratic vote to convict as well as McConnell’s an argument that Republican sena- The former president, week after telling Politico traditions and left a divided nation to strong criticism of Trump. In keeping tors also embraced: that it was all a McConnell said, was that Trump’s role in the come to terms with the violence with his stated desire to see the coun- “phony impeachment show trial.” “practically and morally Jan. 6 attack essentially sparked by his defeated presidency. try overcome its divisions, Biden said “Mr. Trump is innocent of the responsible for provoking disqualified him from run- Barely a month since the deadly everyone, especially the nation’s lead- charges against him,” said van der the events” that led to the ning for office again. Jan. 6 riot that stunned the world, the ers, have a duty “to defend the truth Veen. “The act of incitement never insurrection. But he “He’s fallen so far,” Senate convened for a rare weekend and to defeat the lies.” happened.” argued that there were no Haley said. “He went session to deliver its verdict, voting “That is how we end this uncivil The House impeached Trump on constitutional grounds for down a path he shouldn’t while armed National Guard troops war and heal the very soul of our the sole charge of incitement of insur- the Senate to convict have, and we shouldn’t continued to stand their posts out- nation. That is the task ahead. And rection one week after the riot, but Trump now that he’s out have followed him, and we side the iconic building. it’s a task we must undertake togeth- the Senate was not in full session and of office, a procedural shouldn’t have listened to The quick trial, the nation’s first of er,” said Biden, who had hardly McConnell refused requests from point embraced by many him. And we can’t let that a former president, showed in raw weighed in on the proceedings dur- Democrats to convene quickly for the in the GOP. ever happen again.” and emotional detail how perilously ing the week. trial. Within a week Biden was inau- “He got a load off a Another Republican close the invaders had come to The trial had been momentarily gurated, Trump was gone and Pelosi chest obviously, but unfor- presidential prospect, Sen. destroying the nation’s deep tradition thrown into confusion when senators sent the article of impeachment to the tunately he put a load on Ben Sasse, R-Neb., voted to of a peaceful transfer of presidential Saturday suddenly wanted to consid- Senate days later, launching the pro- the back of Republicans,” convict Trump on Satur- power after Trump had refused to er potential witnesses, particularly ceedings. said Sen. Lindsey Graham, day, declaring that concede the election. Rallying out- concerning Trump’s actions as the The turmoil on Saturday came as R-S.C., on “Fox News Sun- Trump’s “lies” about side the White House, he unleashed a mob rioted. Prolonged proceedings senators wanted to hear evidence day.” Graham said widespread voter fraud mob of supporters to “fight like hell” could have been especially damaging about Trump’s actions during the McConnell is “going to be endangered “the life of the for him at the Capitol just as for Biden’s new presidency, signifi- riot, after prosecutors said he did center stage now” as vice president” and are Congress was certifying Democrat cantly delaying his emerging legisla- nothing to stop it. Republicans try to win “bringing us dangerously Joe Biden’s victory. As hundreds tive agenda. Coming amid the searing Fresh stories overnight had back the Senate in 2022. close to a bloody constitu- stormed the building, some in tacti- COVID-19 crisis, the Biden White focused on Rep. Jaime Herrera Beut- The history books will tional crisis.” cal gear engaging in bloody combat House is trying to rush pandemic ler of Washington state, who said in a show that 10 members of While Sasse may run with police, lawmakers fled for their relief through Congress. statement that Trump had rebuffed a the president’s party in for president in 2024, he lives. Five people died. The nearly weeklong trial has plea from House Republican leader the House and another won’t face Republican pri- The verdict, on a vote of 57-43, is delivered a grim and graphic narra- Kevin McCarthy to call off the rioters. seven in the Senate ulti- mary voters in Nebraska all but certain to influence not only tive of the riot and its consequences Several Republican senators voted mately believed that again unless he chooses to the former president’s political future in ways that senators, most of whom to consider witnesses. Lindsey Gra- Trump’s behavior was run for reelection in 2026. but that of the senators sworn to fled for their own safety that day, ham of South Carolina changed his egregious enough to war- Similarly, GOP Sen. Bill deliver impartial justice as jurors. acknowledge they are still coming to vote to join them on that 55-45 vote. rant conviction – and even Cassidy of Louisiana faced Seven Republicans joined all grips with. But with the Senate facing a pro- a lifetime ban on holding a censure by his state Democrats to convict, but it was far House prosecutors have argued longed trial and the defense poised to future office. Never before party after voting to con- from the two-third threshold that Trump’s was the “inciter in call many more witnesses, the situa- have so many members of vict Trump. But he won’t required. chief” stoking a months-long cam- tion was resolved when Herrera Beut- a president’s party voted face voters again until The outcome after the uprising paign with an orchestrated pattern of ler’s statement about the call was for his removal. 2026 so is relatively insu- leaves unresolved the nation’s violent rhetoric and false claims they read aloud into the record for sena- But by most objective lated from political conse- wrenching divisions over Trump’s called the “big lie” that unleashed the tors to consider as evidence. As part measures, Trump’s grasp quences. brand of politics that led to the most mob. Five people died, including a of the deal, Democrats dropped their violent domestic attack on one of rioter who was shot and a police offi- planned deposition of the congress- America’s three branches of govern- cer. woman and Republicans abandoned ment. Trump’s lawyers countered that their threat to call their own witness- “Senators, we are in a dialogue Trump’s words were not intended to es. They also agreed to include GOP with history, a conversation with our incite the violence and that impeach- Sen. Mike Lee’s time stamp of a call past, with a hope for our future,” said ment is nothing but a “witch hunt” from Trump around the time Pence Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa.., one of designed to prevent him from serving was evacuated, minutes after Trump the House prosecutors in closing in office again. sent a tweet critical of his vice presi- arguments. The senators, announcing their dent. “What we do here, what is being votes from their desks in the very Impeachment trials are rare, sena- asked of each of us here, in this chamber the mob had ransacked, tors meeting as the court of impeach- moment, will be remembered.” were not only jurors but also witness- ment over a president only four times Trump, unrepentant, welcomed es. Only by watching the graphic in the nation’s history, for Andrew his second impeachment acquittal videos – rioters calling out menac- Johnson, Bill Clinton and now twice and said his movement “has only just ingly for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for Trump, the only one to be twice begun.” He slammed the trial as “yet and Vice President Mike Pence, who impeached. There have been no con- another phase of the greatest witch was presiding over the January certi- victions. hunt in the history of our Country.” fication tally – did senators say they Unlike last year’s impeachment Though he was acquitted of the began to understand just how per- trial of Trump in the Ukraine affair, sole charge of incitement of insurrec- ilously close the country came to a complicated charge of corruption tion, it was easily the largest number chaos. and obstruction over his attempts to of senators to ever vote to find a pres- Many senators kept their votes have the foreign ally dig up dirt on ident of their own party guilty of an closely held until the final moments then-campaign rival Biden, this one impeachment count of high crimes on Saturday, particularly the Republi- brought an emotional punch dis- and misdemeanors. cans representing states where the played in graphic videos of the siege Voting to find Trump guilty were former president remains popular. that laid bare the unexpected vul- GOP Sens. Richard Burr of North Most of them ultimately voted to nerability of the democratic system. Carolina, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, acquit, doubting whether Trump was At the same time, this year’s trial Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa fully responsible or if impeachment carried similar warnings from the Murkowski of Alaska, Mitt Romney of is the appropriate response. prosecutors that Trump must be held Utah, Ben Sasse of Nebraska and “Just look at what Republicans accountable because he has shown Patrick Toomey of Pennsylvania. have been forced to defend,” said Sen- repeatedly he has no bounds. Left Even after voting to acquit, the ate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. unchecked, he will further test the Republican leader Mitch McConnell “Look at what Republicans have cho- norms of civic behavior, even now condemned the former president as sen to forgive.” that he is out of office still command- “practically and morally responsible” The second-ranking Republican, ing loyal supporters, they said. l THE DAILY GLOBE • YOURDAILYGLOBE.COM SPORTS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 9

Jason Juno/Daily Globe IRONWOOD’S MCKENZIE Boyd, fifth from left, hugs teammate Alaya Ruotsala as coach Jesse Mackey and the other Red Devils cheer for Boyd, who was celebrated as Iron- wood’s career scoring leader Friday night at John Krznarich Gym in Ironwood. Boyd celebrated as Ironwood career scoring leader IRONWOOD --- Ironwood celebrated its to this moment. She can score from all KD Knipp scored 18 points to pace Mer- eliminated from the postseason by career scoring leader, senior McKenzie areas of the court. The season is far from cer. Molly Hohner scored 13. Mercer got to Wausau Newman Catholic earlier in the Boyd, in Friday night’s 55-35 victory over over, I am excited to see her game progress the free throw line 35 times and Hohner week. Mercer. and continue making school history.” got there 25 times herself. “I’m excited about next season,” Miller Boyd has 1,335 career points. Kristen Boyd surpassed Ruppe last season. “She went out swinging,” Mercer coach said. Ruppe is second with 1,138 points and Ironwood did not have correct scoring Adam Miller said. “Very proud of her how Ironwood improved to 1-1. Mercer --- KD Knipp 18, April Klopatek 4, Molly Hohner 13. FTs: 18-35. Tammie Anderson is third with 1,012 records that would have allowed her to be she went out knowing the game didn’t Fouls: 7. Fouled out: None. 3-pointers: Knipp 3. points. recognized when she surpassed Ruppe’s mean much.” Ironwood --- Jordan Tanula 4, McKenzie Boyd 21, Laney Osterholm 4, Sylvia Tizani 2, Alaya Ruotsala 14, Maddie Vaughn 8, Anna Buerger 2. FTs: 5- “What an incredible accomplishment,” record a year ago. Mercer finished the season at 8-16. 6. Fouls: 23. Fouled out: None. 3-pointers: Boyd 4, Ruotsala 4. Ironwood coach Jesse Mackey said. Boyd led Ironwood with 21 points Fri- They had more games, 24, than practices, Mercer 17 35 Ironwood 27 55 “McKenzie has put in so much work to get day night. Alaya Ruotsala had 14. 23, and this game came after they were Northstars lose to Roundup: W-M falls ASHLAND, Wis. --- Wakefield- – – – Marenisco led by three with 2:30 EWEN --- Ewen-Trout Creek Ladysmith in semi left but couldn’t hold on in Ash- started slow but won big, 66-45, land Friday night. They lost the over Chassell Friday in a Copper By JASON JUNO which trailed by just one, 18- non-conference game 68-63. Mountain Conference game. [email protected] 17, at the half. It would have been a nice win Elise Besonen scored 31 HURLEY – Hurley could- Ladysmith, though, for the Cardinals against a good points and had seven assists to n’t get going from 3 in the scored the first 10 points of team playing their 17th game of lead the Panthers and Abbie second half and it was an the second half to take a 28- the season versus just the third LeGault had 22 points and three for W-M. But the Cardinals make blocks. uphill battle to find any 17 lead, which turned out to mistakes and poor decisions E-TC led by just one, 17-16, offense inside as Ladysmith be a decisive run. down the stretch, W-M coach after the first quarter, but they ended the Northstars season Hurley worked to cut the Terry Fetters said. outscored Chassell 17-4 in the with a 42-31 victory Friday deficit to five points a few “I was a little disappointed we second quarter. night in a WIAA Division 4 times in the final eight min- let this one get away from us,” Fet- “We did a better job of playing regional semifinal. utes of the game. A hook ters said. “I really felt we should tough half-court defense,” E-TC have beat this team. We just coach Jacky Besonen said. The No. 2 seed North- shot by Hailey Edyvean couldn’t hang on.” E-TC (3-0) hosts Jeffers Mon- stars shot 4 of 21 from made it 31-26 with 7:35 left. Austin Shirkey and Sethe Cole day night and goes there Tuesday behind the arc in the game, It was 34-29 after Melissa led W-M with 17 points. Matthew night. Montie scored 10. Kevon Powell Chassell --- Holombo 1, Etelamaki 11, Warren including 1 of 12 in the sec- DiGiorgio got a putback and 11, Olson 8, Pietila 4, Palosaari 7, Huhta 3. FTs: 8- ond half, against No. 3 Lady- then a free throw on the next led Ashland (6-11) with 28. 13. Fouls: 8. Fouled out: None. 3-pointers: Etelama- W-M (1-2) hosts Republic- ki 1. smith, which fell in the possession and it was 36-31 E-TC --- Abbie LeGault 22, Brianna Schutz 6, Michigamme Tuesday night. Kate Borseth 7, Elise Besonen 31. FTs: 7-7. Fouls: regional championship when Nicole DiGiorgio W-M --- Austin Shirkey 17, Kyle Sorensen 8, game Saturday night 66-50 made two at the line. But the Adam Libertoski 9, Sethe Cole 17, Hayden Makela 2, 11. Fouled out: None. 3-pointers: Besonen 4, Matthew Montie 10. FTs: 9-14. Fouls: 18. Fouled out: Borseth 1. at top-seed Phillips. outside shots wouldn’t drop None. 3-pointers: Shirkey 3, Libertoski 1. Chassell 16 20 27 45 Ashland --- Kevon Powell 28, Jackson Bonneville E-TC 17 34 53 66 Raemalee Smith was also as Hurley tried to make up 13, Marcus Kruzan 5, Alec Lindenberg 5, Preston – – – a big reason Ladysmith the rest of the deficit and Zak 7, John Bochler 4, Nick Zepczyk 6. FTs: 14-23. BUTTERNUT, Wis. --- Iron- Fouls: 14. Fouled out: None. 3-pointers: Powell 2, advanced past Hurley with Ladysmith was able to hang Bonneville 1, Linebenberg 1. wood fell 61-40 at Bayfield Friday half of the Lumberjills’ on for the win. It was a strug- W-M 24 63 and 69-48 at Butternut Saturday. points, 21. Ashland 32 68 The Butternut game was close gle for Hurley to score all – – – Hurley finished the sea- night and Ladysmith’s at the half with the Devils trailing EWEN --- Ewen-Trout Creek 24-21 before Butternut (5-14) son at 15-5 and champions defense had a lot to do with went 14 of 28 from 3 in its 86-50 pulled away with a big second of the Indianhead Confer- that. Copper Mountain Conference half. ence. The postseason didn’t “They were very quick in victory over Chassell Friday. Aidan Boyd led Ironwood (0- go their way as they made their 2-3 zone and they Jaden Borseth scored 36 3) with 16 points off four 3-point- the move up to Division 4 anticipated every pass and points to lead the Panthers. Eric ers in that game. Abramson scored 21 and Tommy Gavin Delich scored nine for this season only (with they were in your face once Cousineau had 16. Kelsey Jilek some teams opting out of the points to lead Ironwood against you caught the ball,” Kivisto had 12 rebounds for E-TC. Bayfield (5-5). tournament due to the virus, said. “We had a few times E-TC broke the game open Saturday late in the third quarter and early Ironwood --- Aidan Graser 2, Aiden Boyd 16, the enrollment lines where we caught the ball Gavin Delich 3, Gavyn Rubatt 9, Colin Gauthier 4, changed and some teams inside but we didn’t score. I in the fourth when a 12-point Von Lyons 9, Sean Korpela 5. FTs: 13-18. Fouls: 21. that are playing moved up a think that’s a great defensive lead suddenly expanded to 29. Fouled out: Gauthier, Lyons. 3-pointers: Boyd 4, Abramson hit four 3s in that Delich 1, Rubatt 1, Korpela 1. division). enight for us, but 31’s not Butternut --- Zahn 3, Mareno 17, Brown 12, Jason Juno/Daily Globe stretch. Polencheck 9, Pritzl 4, Wegner 2, H. BeBeau 2, B. “Proud of the kids,” Hur- enough. I told the girls we The Panthers won all three of BeBeau 3, Lawver 11, Wegner 4. FTs: 16-23. Fouls: HURLEY’S OLIVIA France (14) elevates for a shot Fri- 14. Fouled out: None. 3-pointers: Zahn 1, Mareno 2, ley coach Jim Kivisto said. had to keep them in the low their games in the season’s open- day night at the Hurley K-12 School. Brown 1, Polencheck 1, B. BeBeau 1. “It’s a whole different ball- 40s to win, but we didn’t ing week. Ironwood 21 48 “Pretty happy with the first Butternut 24 69 game when you move up score enough and we didn’t pressure on them,” she said. matchup. Friday week of play,” E-TC coach Brad from D-5 to D-4, the make enough shots.” “Early in the game I think we “Bottom line this whole Ironwood --- Cody Dabb 8, Aiden Boyd 6, Gavin strength, the quickness, all Besonen said. Delich 9, Gavyn Rubatt 4, Colin Gauthier 6, Von Ladysmith coach Mariah wore them down. game, we could not stop No. E-TC (3-0) is scheduled to Lyons 2, Sean Korpela 5. FTs: 0-3. Fouls: 14. Fouled five girls have it. My girls Stoll was happy with her out: None. 3-pointers: Dabb 2, Delich 3, Korpela 1. “I think we got a lot of 4,” Kivisto said. “She is one host Jeffers Monday night and go Bayfield --- Chase Gordon 8, Wyatt Hoopman 15, played hard, they never quit. team’s defense. deflections and turnovers heck of a player for only there Tuesday night. Philip LaPointe 15, Daunte Gordon 21, Vinny Gar- Ladysmith was a little bit E-TC --- Jaden Borseth 36, Eric Abramson 21, ramore 2. FTs: 11-13. Fouls: 7. Fouled out: None. 3- “Originally in the begin- there that really helped us.” being a sophomore. For the Tommy Cousineau 16, Caden Besonen 6, Kelsey pointers: Gordon 2, Hoopman 2. better than us and that’s just ning of the season we France led Hurley with size she has, she’s quick, Jilek 4, Brendan Polkky 3. FTs: 12-20. Fouls: 10. Ironwood 21 40 Fouled out: None. 3-pointers: J. Borseth 6, Abram- Bayfield 30 61 the way it goes.” weren’t trapping much out nine points. son 5, C. Besonen 2, Cousineau 1. Olivia France made three of our 2-3, we knew tonight Ladysmith’s Smith Chassell 12 26 37 50 3s in the first half for Hurley, we wanted to really put ball E-TC 13 36 56 86 proved to be a tough GIRLS — page 10 ROUNDUP — page 10 Northstars fall to sixth-ranked Edgar

By JASON JUNO we went to some zone stuff. They’ve get better going forward. [email protected] got many weapons, they’ve got it all, “We did a lot of good things. We EDGAR, Wis. --- Hurley hasn’t this is a good team and they’re very didn’t get worse by making this drive shied away from finding tough teams well coached, they don’t take bad up here and playing a team like that,” to play in its non-conference sched- shots, they play within themselves. Swartz said. “Our guys showed a lot ule. They welcomed Northwestern to “This is the level of Division 4 we of toughness and battled hard and Hurley and went to Division 1 Supe- have to get ready for.” played well in stretches. But I think rior. Edgar may have been the tough- Eli Talsma led Hurley with 15 we lost focus a few times and had est of them all. points and Matt DiGiorgio scored 11. some bad stretches, some missed box The Wildcats were ranked sixth in Everet Brehm paced Edgar with 18 outs. Good teams make you pay for last week’s AP Division 4 poll and points, Austin Dahlke had 14 and that. We ‘ve been able to get away they made for a big challenge on a Konnor Wolf 10. with some mental lapses at times. A Saturday afternoon road trip. Hurley, The Wildcats were missing 6-1 team like this will make you pay as they have been against all of the guard Kyle Brewster, a 1,000-point every time. It’s a teachable moment, a tough opponents, was up to the chal- scorer in basketball who also led the learning experience, we’ll try to move lenge, but Edgar built a lead early in state of Wisconsin in the fall with 29 on, get better and get ready for the the second half and held off a late touchdowns. He had a finger injury tournament.” charge to win a good game 59-51. and coach Dave Huss thinks he’ll be Hurley (19-2) hosts Ironwood Hurley is in Division 4 now and fine for the tournament. Monday night and goes to Bayfield this is the level of teams they will face “Hurley’s got a really nice team, Tuesday night to complete the regular in the tournament. Saturday’s they’re certainly having a nice sea- season before hosting a regional matchup could be a sectional tourna- son, we knew it was going to be a semifinal Friday night against either ment preview. And if it is, the game tight close game as it was,” he said. Washburn or Chetek-Weyerhaeuser. will almost certainly be back in Edgar “Being able to beat Hurley without Edgar is 19-2, and like Hurley, has because of the head-to-head win by him is a good sign moving forward high hopes for the tournament. It the Wildcats Saturday. hopefully.” won’t be easy for either team. Hurley “They’re big, physical, athletic as While it will hurt Hurley for seed- may meet up with a tough Phillips Jason Juno/Daily Globe heck, they can shoot it,” Hurley coach ing, playing the sixth-ranked team HURLEY’S DEREK Ransanici, left, pulls up for a shot Mike Swartz said. “They got hot from and the champion of the tough Mara- 3 there to get some separation when wood South Conference will Hurley against Edgar’s Ashton Schuett Saturday in Edgar. BOYS — page 10 l 10 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 SPORTS THE DAILY GLOBE • YOURDAILYGLOBE.COM Case 16 Northwood 62, Lac Courte N.Y. Islanders at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Milwaukee DSHA 48, Brookfield Oreilles 16 AP Men’s Basketball New Jersey at Boston, ppd Ottawa at Toronto, 7 p.m. East 34 Prairie Farm 64, Luck 23 TopRecord 25 Pts Last Chicago at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Daily Globe Scoreboard Muskego 68, Union Grove 67, OT Solon Springs 55, Winter 42 1. Gonzaga (59) 20-0 1595 1 Nashville at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Oak Creek 69, Greenfield 30 South Shore 69, Butternut 23 2. Baylor (5) 17-0 1541 2 Winnipeg at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Waterford 62, Westosha Central Turtle Lake 41, Siren 40 3. Michigan 14-1 1469 3 St. Ignace LaSalle 61, Indian Moraine Lutheran 48 Bay 31 Calgary at Vancouver, 10 p.m. 45 Division 5 Section 2 4. Ohio State 17-4 1402 4 LocalSubject Schedule to change River-Inland Lakes 22 Valley Christian 48, Saint Division 3 Section 1 Anaheim at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Wauwatosa West 58, Brookfield Athens 73, Newman Catholic 53 5. Illinois 14-5 1290 6 Tuesday, Feb. 16 Friday Lawrence Seminary 37 Aquinas 77, Prescott 62 Central 55 Green Bay N.E.W. Lutheran def. 6. Houston 17-2 1171 8 Tuesday's Games Boys Basketball Stephenson 59, Carney-Nadeau Watertown 55, Portage 49 Neillsville 46, Osseo-Fairchild 40 N.Y. Islanders at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Division 2 Section I Oneida Nation, forfeit 7. Virginia 15-3 1130 9 Hurley at Bayfield, 7:15 p.m. 53 West Salem 72, Black River Falls Northwestern 65, Barron 62 New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers, 7 Altoona 46, New Richmond 45 Gresham Community 85, White 8. Alabama 17-5 1086 11 Ironwood at Baraga, 6:20 p.m. Bark River-Harris 53, Rapid River 66 St. Croix Falls 55, Unity 38 p.m. Medford Area 55, Mosinee 52 Lake 19 9. Oklahoma 13-5 1072 12 Bessemer at Lake Linden- 41 Wisconsin Heights 78, Cam- Division 3 Section 2 Washington at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Merrill 72, Lakeland 58 Niagara 66, Wausaukee 38 10. Villanova 13-3 1061 5 Hubbell Munising 77, North Central 40 bridge 75 Amherst 62, Wittenberg-Birnam- Nashville at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Onalaska 64, Tomah 44 Northland Lutheran 63, Tigerton 11. Iowa 15-6 911 15 Republic-Michigamme at Wake- Marquette 69, Menominee 51 Wrightstown 63, Stoughton 49 wood 52 Colorado at Vegas, 10 p.m. Osceola 40, Hayward 30 53 12. Texas 13-5 886 13 field-Marenisco, 6:30 p.m. Forest Park 38, Superior Central POSTPONEMENTS AND Bonduel 55, Oconto Falls 39 Minnesota at Los Angeles, 10 Rice Lake 58, Ashland 40 Rib Lake 56, Prentice 54 13. West Virginia 14-6 837 14 Ewen-Trout Creek at Jeffers, 6:30 33 CANCELLATIONS Westfield Area 61, Adams- p.m. Somerset 56, Baldwin-Woodville Suring 52, Lena 27 14. Creighton 16-5 794 19 p.m. EST West Iron County 48, Calumet 34 Green Bay N.E.W. Lutheran vs. Friendship 36 48 Three Lakes 76, Florence 33 15. Texas Tech 14-6 792 7 Ontonagon at Dollar Bay, 7:30 Iron Mountain 63, Gwinn 23 Manitowoc Lutheran, ccd. Wrightstown 57, Brillion 52 NASCAR Cup Series West Salem 84, Sparta 49 Division 5 Section 3 16. Florida State 11-3 625 17 p.m. EST Negaunee 52, Ishpeming 36 Spooner vs. Barron, ccd. Division 3 Section 3 Division 2 Section 2 Assumption 75, Greenwood 29 17. USC 17-3 587 20 DAYTONA 500 WIAA Division 5 regional opener Houghton 47, Hancock 39 Verona Area vs. Madison La Fol- Lake Mills 75, Brodhead 48 Antigo 52, Seymour 36 Highland 57, Wonewoc-Center 35 18. Virginia Tech 14-4 514 18 Results Mercer at Wisconsin Valley Ewen-Trout Creek 86, Chassell lette, ccd. Lodi 41, Westby 38 Sunday Fox Valley Lutheran 43, Wau- Independence 50, Eau Claire 19. Tennessee 14-5 453 16 Lutheran, 7 p.m. 50 Weston vs. North Crawford, ccd. Marshall 53, Laconia 35 At Daytona International Speed- paca 32 Immanuel Lutheran 29 20. Missouri 13-5 413 10 Girls Basketball Ashland, Wis. 68, Wakefield- Friday Prairie du Chien 52, New Glarus way Freedom 74, New London 34 La Farge 48, De Soto 30 21. Wisconsin 15-7 274 21 Ironwood at Baraga, 4:45 p.m. Marenisco 63 Athens 58, Auburndale 49 32 Daytona Beach, United States. Menasha 49, Winneconne 41 Lincoln 52, Gilmanton 21 22. Loyola Chicago18-4 167 22 Bessemer at Lake Linden- Bayfield, Wis. 61, Ironwood 40 Bayfield 61, Ironwood, Mich. 40 Division 3 Section 4 Lap length: 2.50 miles Notre Dame 82, Luxemburg- Loyal 52, Columbus Catholic 28 23. Kansas 15-7 141 — Hubbell Rudyard 47, Newberry 28 Benton 63, Highland 50 Dominican 45, Racine Lutheran Casco 35 Royall 91, Weston 44 (Start position in parentheses) 24. Arkansas 16-5 111 — 1. (17) Michael McDowell, Ford, Republic-Michigamme at Wake- Bloomer 54, South Shore 49 41 Shawano 58, Marinette 21 Wauzeka-Steuben 59, North U.P. Girls 25. San Diego St 15-4 75 — 200 laps, 44 points. field-Marenisco, 5 p.m. Saturday Crivitz 72, Saint Thomas Aquinas Howards Grove 47, Kiel 32 West De Pere 72, Two Rivers 49 Crawford 20 Others receiving votes: Okla- 2. (12) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, Ewen-Trout Creek at Jeffers, 8 Carney-Nadeau 43, Eben Junc- 29 Oostburg 57, Random Lake 50 Xavier 72, Berlin 43 Division 5 Section 4 homa State 71, Rutgers 49, Belmont 200, 42. p.m. EST tion Superior Central 27 Goodman/Pembine 94, Phelps 50 Winnebago Lutheran Academy Division 2 Section 3 Albany 67, Catholic Central 51 47, Louisville 40, Colorado 31, Ore- 3. (4) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, Ontonagon at Dollar Bay, 6 p.m. Dollar Bay 54, Lake Linden- Hurley 69, Mellen 51 67, St. Marys Springs 28 Edgerton 58, Fort Atkinson 22 Almond-Bancroft 55, Elkhart gon 30, Drake 22, Purdue 20, Flori- 200, 48. EST Hubbell 49 Kickapoo 57, Weston 19 Division 4 Section 1 Edgewood 59, Stoughton 38 Lake/Glenbeulah 51 da 17, Clemson 17, LSU 16, UCLA 4. (8) Kevin Harvick, Ford, 200, Wednesday, Feb. 17 Houghton 85, Painesdale Jeffers Laona-Wabeno 97, White Lake Clear Lake 61, Glenwood City 27 Jefferson 45, Monroe 30 Barneveld 45, Monticello 36 11, Virginia Commonwealth 10, 42. College Basketball 60 66 Edgar 50, Marathon 35 McFarland 72, Sauk Prairie 67 Black Hawk 72, Pecatonica 30 Saint Louis 5, Xavier 4, Toledo 3, 5. (25) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, GCC at Riverland, 6 p.m. Norway 56, Stephenson 47 Marathon 78, Phillips 51 Fall Creek 36, Regis 30 Reedsburg Area 67, Baraboo 36 Hustisford 68, Oakfield 64 UC Santa Barbara 2, Western Ken- 200, 52. Thursday, Feb. 18 Ontonagon 64, Republic- Marion 70, Manawa 69 Phillips 66, Ladysmith 50 Waupun 69, Wisconsin Dells 21 Lourdes Academy 47, Stock- tucky 2, North Carolina 2, BYU 1, 6. (11) Ryan Preece, Chevrolet, Boys Basketball Michigamme 13 Marquette University 60, Hamil- Division 4 Section 2 Whitewater 59, East Troy 56 bridge 35 Wichita State 1, Wright State 1, Utah 200, 40. Ironwood at Iron Mountain, 6:15 St. Ignace LaSalle 69, Indian ton 53 Crandon 39, Laona-Wabeno 38 Wilmot Union 71, Delavan-Darien Rio 48, Fall River 24 State 1. 7. (34) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, p.m. River-Inland Lakes 27 Mayville 57, Markesan 36 Mishicot 76, Roncalli 41 51 Shullsburg 59, Belmont 42 200, 32. Chassell at Bessemer, 5:30 p.m. Friday Medford Area 70, Mosinee 65 Randolph 67, Dodgeland 29 Division 2 Section 4 NBA Ewen-Trout Creek at Baraga, Menominee 53, Escanaba 46 Menomonie 60, Holmen 57 St. Mary Catholic 63, Hilbert 55 Greendale 65, Saint Thomas Big Ten All Times EST 8. (19) Jamie McMurray, Chevro- 7:30 p.m. Marquette 56, Kingsford 43 Monroe 75, Middleton 67 Division 4 Section 3 Sunday's Games let, 200, 29. More 53 Men’sAll TimesBasketball EST Girls Basketball Negaunee 51, Ishpeming 20 New Auburn 74, Lake Holcombe Auburndale 56, Iola-Scandinavia Washington 104, Boston 91 9. (16) Corey Lajoie, Chevrolet, Kettle Moraine Lutheran 57, Conf Overall Chassell at Bessemer, 7 p.m. Norway 44, North Dickinson 36 73 48 San Antonio 122, Charlotte 110 200, 28. Grafton 41 Michigan 9-1 14-1 Ewen-Trout Creek at Baraga, 6 Ewen-Trout Creek 66, Chassell Newman Catholic 66, Prentice 49 Bangor 62, Cashton 34 Detroit 123, New Orleans 112 10. (13) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, Kewaskum 45, Plymouth 34 Illinois 10-3 14-5 p.m. EST 45 North Crawford 63, Ithaca 50 Cochrane-Fountain City 67, Blair- Minnesota 116, Toronto 112 200, 37. Martin Luther 64, Cudahy 29 Ohio State 10-3 14-5 Lake Linden-Hubbell at Onton- Ironwood 55, Mercer, Wis. 35 Osseo-Fairchild 74, Thorp 53 Taylor 53 Portland 121, Dallas 118 11. (27) Cole Custer, Ford, 200, Pewaukee 53, New Berlin West Iowa 9-5 15-6 agon, 7:15 p.m. EST Owen-Withee 68, Colby 63 Division 4 Section 4 47 Oklahoma City 114, Milwaukee 27. Wisconsin 9-6 15-7 109 12. (9) Joey Logano, Ford, acci- WIAA sectional semifinals WisconsinSaturday Boys Parkview 85, Argyle 67 Fennimore 54, Riverdale 38 Pius XI Catholic 79, Shorewood Purdue 8-6 13-8 Phoenix 109, Orlando 90 dent, 199, 33. Division 5 Albany 53, Barneveld 44 Pewaukee 89, West Allis Central Kenosha Saint Joseph Catholic 19 Rutgers 8-7 12-7 L.A. Clippers 128, Cleveland 111 13. (24) Brad Keselowski, Ford, No. 4 South Shore at No. 1 Prairie Arrowhead 74, Hartford Union 56 65 Academy 66, Milwaukee Academy Whitefish Bay 54, Wisconsin Indiana 6-7 11-9 Memphis 124, Sacramento 110 accident, 199, 25. Farm Ashwaubenon 82, Homestead Prairie du Chien 46, Platteville 45 of Science 57 Lutheran 45 Minnesota 6-8 13-8 Denver 122, L.A. Lakers 105 14. (10) Kyle Busch, Toyota, acci- No. 3 McDonell Central at No. 2 72, OT Random Lake 43, Sheboygan Mineral Point 60, Potosi/Cassville Division 3 Section I Maryland 5-9 11-10 Monday's Games dent, 199, 25. Northwood Boscobel 63, Iowa-Grant 60 Christian 31 41 Aquinas 74, Arcadia 28 Michigan State 4-8 10-8 Chicago at Indiana, 7 p.m. 15. (39) Austin Cindric, Ford, — — — Brodhead 68, Monticello 63 Reedsville 62, Mishicot 49 Waterloo 53, Wisconsin Heights Barron def. Cumberland, forfeit Penn State 4-9 7-10 Houston at Washington, 7 p.m. accident, 199, 0. No. 4 Gresham at No. 1 Three Brookfield Central 85, West Allis Regis 61, Stanley-Boyd 50 51 Neillsville 61, Colby 45 Northwestern 3-11 6-12 Atlanta at New York, 7:30 p.m. 16. (5) Christopher Bell, Toyota, Lakes Nathan Hale 41 River Valley 60, Lancaster 52 Division 5 Section 1 Northwestern 60, Cameron 48 Nebraska 1-9 5-12 Philadelphia at Utah, 9 p.m. 199, 26. No. 3 Athens at No. 2 Suring Bruce 69, Lake Holcombe 64 Saint Francis 82, University Northwood 52, Solon Springs 25 Osseo-Fairchild 53, Stratford 52 Friday’s Games Brooklyn at Sacramento, 10 p.m. 17. (6) Bubba Wallace, Toyota, Division 4 Burlington 80, Racine Case 67 School of Milwaukee 60 Prairie Farm 72, Turtle Lake 42 Prescott 57, Durand 33 Illinois 77, Nebraska 72 Cleveland at Golden State, 10 accident, 198, 32. No. 4 Clear Lake at No. 1 Phillips Butternut 69, Ironwood, Mich. 48 Sparta 47, La Crosse Logan 37 Regis Altoona McDonnell 57, St. Croix Falls 72, Saint Croix Saturday’s Games p.m. 18. (21) Ricky Stenhouse Jr, No. 3 Edgar at No. 2 Fall Creek Cameron 75, St. Croix Falls 68 St. John's NW Military Academy Lake Holcombe 44 Central 33 Ohio State 78, Indiana 59 Miami at L.A. Clippers, 10 p.m. Chevrolet, 198, 19. Friday, Feb. 19 Chequamegon 64, Mercer 34 79, Living Word Lutheran 63 South Shore 53, Drummond 32 Unity 59, Bloomer 42 Iowa 88, Michigan State 58 Tuesday's Games 19. (30) Chase Briscoe, Ford, Boys Basketball Crivitz 83, Lena 42 Suring 59, Wausaukee 54 Division 5 Section 2 Division 3 Section 2 Rutgers 64, Northwestern 50 Denver at Boston, 7 p.m. 197, 18. Houghton at Bessemer De Pere 67, Middleton 62 The Prairie School 82, Saint Gresham Community 73, North- Adams-Friendship 56, Wautoma Sunday’s Games San Antonio at Detroit, ppd. 20. (28) Joey Gase, Ford, 196, Wakefield-Marenisco at Dollar DeForest 77, Oshkosh North 68 Thomas More 52 land Lutheran 70 47 Michigan 67, Wisconsin 59 New Orleans at Memphis, 7:30 17. Bay, 6:30 p.m. Dodgeland 64, Montello 63 Tomahawk 61, Crandon 41 Suring 48, Green Bay N.E.W. Amherst def. Northland Pines, Nebraska 62, Penn State 61 p.m. 21. (35) Cody Ware, Ford, 196, Lake Linden-Hubbell at Onton- Dodgeville 57, Prairie du Chien Waterford 60, South Milwaukee Lutheran 43 forfeit Maryland 72, Minnesota 59 L.A. Lakers at Minnesota, 8 p.m. 16. agon, 7:15 p.m. EST 56 51 Three Lakes 68, Niagara 38 Bonduel 67, Oconto 40 Monday’s Games Portland at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. 22. (20) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, WIAA Division 4 Dominican 76, Saint Thomas Wautoma 84, Nekoosa 53 Division 5 Section 3 Brillion 58, Southern Door 43 No games scheduled Toronto at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. 195, 15. regional semifinals More 63 Williams Bay 59, Abundant Life Assumption 59, Loyal 43 Oconto Falls 56, Peshtigo 55 Tuesday’s Games Brooklyn at Phoenix, 10 p.m. 23. (38) BJ McLeod, Ford, 195, 0. No. 4 Washburn/No. 5 Chetek- Edgar 59, Hurley 51 Christian/St. Ambrose 43 Highland 57, Royall 33 Westfield Area def. Omro, forfeit Michigan State at Purdue, 7 p.m. 24. (37) Josh Bilicki, Ford, 194, Weyerhaeuser winner at No. 1 Hur- Edgewood 71, Beaver Dam 69 Wisconsin Dells 83, Mauston 55 Independence 56, Lincoln 54 Wittenberg-Birnamwood 59, Clin- (BTN) Detroit 123, New 13. ley, 7 p.m. Elmwood/Plum City 65, Durand Wisconsin Valley Lutheran 60, Wauzeka-Steuben 54, La Farge tonville 33 Nebraska at Maryland, 7 p.m. 25. (26) Martin Truex Jr, Toyota, Girls Basketball 58 Bowler 47 38 Wrightstown 65, Kewaunee 36 NEWOrleans ORLEANS (112) 112 Northwestern at Illinois, 9 p.m. 193, 12. Wakefield-Marenisco at Dollar Franklin 85, Kenosha Tremper 74 Xavier 69, Seymour 64 Division 5 Section 4 Division 3 Section 3 Ingram 7-19 9-10 26, Williamson Wedesday’s Games 26. (2) William Byron, Chevrolet, Bay, 5 p.m. Hamilton 108, Janesville Craig 75 Albany 48, Barneveld 34 Brodhead 60, Lakeside Lutheran 10-20 6-6 26, Adams 5-7 3-5 13, Wisconsin Girls Nebraska at Maryland, 7 p.m. 191, 11. Saturday, Feb. 20 Hudson 73, Sun Prairie 57 Saturday Almond-Bancroft 38, Lourdes 51 Ball 5-11 0-0 13, Bledsoe 1-9 3-5 6, Minnesota at Indiana, 9 p.m. 27. (29) Tyler Reddick, Chevrolet, Boys Basketball Hustisford 62, Watertown Luther Regional finals Academy 36 Laconia 58, Columbus 41 Hernangomez 0-1 0-0 0, Alexander- Thursday’s Games 188, 10. Baraga at Ontonagon Prep 42 Division 1 Section I Black Hawk 68, Shullsburg 40 Lake Mills 72, Cambridge 19 Walker 3-3 0-0 6, Hart 4-7 0-0 8, Iowa at Wisconsin, 7 p.m. 28. (40) Kaz Grala, Chevrolet, WIAA regional finals Iowa-Grant 58, Belmont 46 De Pere 62, Pulaski 46 Rio 66, Oakfield 55 Lodi 60, Richland Center 52 Lewis Jr. 4-9 0-0 10, Redick 1-4 2-2 Ohio State at Penn State, 8 p.m. garage, 115, 9. At highest remaining seeds Janesville Parker 57, Marquette Hortonville 75, Wausau West 51 Friday Marshall 68, Watertown Luther 4. Totals 40-90 23-28 112. Rutgers at Michigan, 9 p.m. (FS1) 29. (33) Quin Houff, Chevrolet, Girls Basketball University 47 Hudson 58, Menomonie 31 Ironwood, Mich. 55, Mercer 35 Prep 50 DETROIT (123) accident, 37, 8. Baraga at Ontonagon Kettle Moraine 65, Muskego 58 Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln 67, New Berlin Eisenhower 70, New Glarus 55, Belleville 45 Bey 6-11 0-0 16, Grant 4-15 4-4 No. 3 Michigan 67, 30. (14) Ryan Blaney, Ford, acci- WIAA sectional finals Kimberly 77, Appleton East 76 Eau Claire North 49 Catholic Memorial 65 Prairie du Chien 63, Lancaster 40 15, Plumlee 8-12 1-2 17, Ellington 2- No. 21 Wisconsin 59 dent, 14, 7. At higher seeds Laconia 73, North Fond du Lac 68 Division 1 Section 2 Slinger 44, West Bend West 38 Westby 66, River Valley 39 MICHIGAN (14-1) 6 0-0 6, Wright 6-7 4-4 17, J.Jack- 31. (22) Chris Buescher, Ford, Lake Country Lutheran 95, Beaver Dam 55, Slinger 35 West Bend East 74, West Allis Division 3 Section 4 Livers 8-16 0-1 20, Dickinson 3-9 son 8-14 3-5 21, Mykhailiuk 7-11 0- garage, 14, 6. Basketball Waukesha West 88 Germantown 92, Cedarburg 38 Central 48 Dominican 45, Brookfield Acade- 5-6 11, Brooks 2-11 5-6 9, Smith 2-5 0 18, Stewart 1-2 2-2 4, Smith Jr. 3- 32. (36) Anthony Alfredo, Ford, Standings Lake Mills 71, Fort Atkinson 61 Kimberly 77, Appleton East 76 Regional semifinals my 32 1-1 6, Wagner 6-11 0-0 14, Brown 0- 6 2-3 9. Totals 45-84 16-20 123. Note: The final meeting between garage, 14, 5. Lakeside Lutheran 69, Catholic Sheboygan North 57, Oshkosh Division 1 Section I Howards Grove 57, New Holstein 3 1-2 1, A.Davis 3-4 0-0 6, Johns 0- New Orleans402227 23 — 112 teams counts in this year’s confer- 33. (23) Matt DiBenedetto, Ford, Memorial 64 West 46 De Pere 62, Green Bay Preble 28 24 0 0-0 0. Totals 24-59 12-16 67. Detroit 30 34 33 26 — 123 ence standings. What games count garage, 14, 4. Lourdes Academy 81, Central Division 1 Section 3 Eau Claire North 57, Eau Claire Kiel 53, Valders 48 WISCONSIN (15-7) 3-Point Goals_New Orleans 9-35 in the standings may change as 34. (3) Aric Almirola, Ford, acci- Wisconsin Christian 54 Arrowhead 39, Watertown 27 Memorial 43 Mayville 87, Winnebago Lutheran Ford 5-8 2-2 15, Reuvers 1-7 0-0 (Ball 3-7, Ingram 3-10, Lewis Jr. 2-5, matchups are added and deleted in dent, 13, 3. Manitowoc Lutheran 77, Mishicot Kettle Moraine 61, Waukesha Hortonville 54, Stevens Point 28 Academy 39 3, Wahl 1-4 0-0 2, Davison 1-6 0-0 3, Bledsoe 1-9, Hart 0-2, Redick 0-2), the season’s final weeks. These are 35. (1) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 46 West 56 Hudson 62, Chippewa Falls 24 Oostburg 78, University School of Trice 4-11 8-9 16, Jon.Davis 5-8 1-1 Detroit 17-35 (Bey 4-8, Mykhailiuk 4- the standings based on what games accident, 13, 2. Martin Luther 73, Roncalli 55 Sun Prairie 56, Janesville Craig Menomonie 67, Superior 53 Milwaukee 42 11, Potter 4-9 0-0 9, Anderson 0-1 0- 8, Grant 3-7, J.Jackson 2-3, Elling- count as of Monday morning and it is 36. (15) Daniel Suarez, Chevro- Melrose-Mindoro 98, Gilmanton 45 Pulaski 44, Green Bay Southwest Racine Lutheran 73, Shoreland 0 0. Totals 21-54 11-12 59. ton 2-5, Smith Jr. 1-2). Fouled likely to change. let, accident, 13, 1. 71 Verona Area 67, Waunakee 56 36 Lutheran 66 Halftime_Wisconsin 39-27. 3- Out_None. Rebounds_New Orleans 37. (18) David Ragan, Ford, acci- Menasha 77, Green Bay West 72 Division 1 Section 4 Wausau West 51, D.C. Everest Random Lake 78, Lake Country Point Goals_Michigan 7-17 (Livers 44 (Adams 12), Detroit 37 (Plumlee IndianheadConf Boys Overall dent, 13, 1. Milton 53, Sauk Prairie 48 Franklin 55, Oak Creek 51 42 Lutheran 66 4-7, Wagner 2-4, Smith 1-1, Dickin- 10). Assists_New Orleans 23 Hurley 7-0 19-2 38. (7) Ryan Newman, Ford, acci- Neenah 47, Whitefish Bay 41 Kenosha Indian Trail 56, Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln 58, La St. Marys Springs 50, North Fond son 0-1, Brooks 0-2, Brown 0-2), (Ingram 7), Detroit 34 (Plumlee 10). South Shore 6-1 14-7 dent, 13, 1. New Richmond 79, Prescott 68 Kenosha Bradford 41 Crosse Central 39 du Lac 39 Wisconsin 6-19 (Ford 3-5, Reuvers Total Fouls_New Orleans 17, Detroit Drummond 5-2 10-4 39. (31) Erik Jones, Chevrolet, Niagara 37, Suring 35 Milwaukee DSHA 69, Wauwatosa Division 1 Section 2 Division 4 Section I 1-3, Potter 1-4, Davison 1-5, Trice 0- 23. A_0 (20,491) Mellen 2-2 7-6 accident, 13, 1. Oak Creek 54, Manitowoc Lincoln West 35 Appleton East 76, Neenah 59 Clear Lake 58, Grantsburg 44 2). Rebounds_Michigan 32 (Dickin- Solon Springs 3-4 5-8 40. (32) Derrike Cope, Chevrolet, 49 Waterford 48, Muskego 39 Beaver Dam 86, Hartford Union Edgar 58, Spencer 46 son 15), Wisconsin 25 (Wahl, Davi- Oklahoma City 114, Bayfield 3-3 5-5 accident, 3, 1. Oconomowoc 54, Wauwatosa Division 2 Section 1 63 Fall Creek 54, Augusta 34 son 6). Assists_Michigan 11 (Smith Milwaukee 109 Butternut 2-5 5-14 MILWAUKEE (109) Race Statistics were not imme- West 48 Medford Area 47, Merrill 35 Cedarburg 47, Homestead 46 Glenwood City 49, Webster 46 6), Wisconsin 11 (Anderson 4). Total Washburn 1-6 2-7 G.Antetokounmpo 10-18 3-3 24, diately available. Ozaukee 62, Random Lake 57 Onalaska 61, West Salem 47 Germantown 77, Nicolet 29 Ladysmith 42, Hurley 31 Fouls_Michigan 11, Wisconsin 18. Mercer 1-7 6-14 Middleton 10-22 1-1 23, Lopez 1-4 Pacelli 70, Abbotsford 68 Rice Lake 54, Osceola 44 Kimberly 79, Kaukauna 61 Marathon 38, Cadott 36 Ironwood 0-0 0-3 0-0 2, DiVincenzo 6-10 0-2 17, AP Top 25 Women's Somerset 57, Altoona 56 Oshkosh West 51, Fond du Lac Phillips 82, Chetek-Weyer- Big Ten Women’s Peshtigo 62, Sevastopol 51 Forbes 6-17 0-0 14, Craig 0-1 0-0 0, Division 2 Section 2 47 haeuser 73 Basketball TheBasketball top 25 teams in ThePoll Associ- Indianhead Girls Potosi 65, Shullsburg 61 All Times EST Portis 9-14 1-1 21, Augustin 0-3 1-2 Conf Overall Freedom 54, Fox Valley Lutheran Sheboygan North 69, Sheboygan Regis 44, Colfax 42 ated Press' women's college basket- Racine Horlick 78, Racine Park Conf Overall 1, Connaughton 3-8 0-0 7. Totals Hurley 7-0 15-5 21 South 52 ball poll, with first-place votes in 57 Division 4 Section 2 Maryland 10-1 14-2 45-97 6-9 109. South Shore 6-1 18-3 Notre Dame 83, West De Pere 52 Division 1 Section 3 Crandon 54, Gillett 49 parentheses, records through Feb. Racine Lutheran 89, Kingdom Michigan 6-1 11-1 OKLAHOMA CITY (114) Drummond 3-2 9-6 Shawano 41, Antigo 33 Arrowhead 36, Waukesha North Dodgeland 51, Ozaukee 45 14, total points based on 25 points Prep Lutheran 57 Indiana 11-2 13-4 Bazley 8-13 0-0 18, Williams 4-8 Solon Springs 3-3 9-11 Xavier 60, Menasha 57 26 Hilbert 47, Reedsville 29 for a first-place vote through one Reedsburg Area 70, Baraboo 57 Ohio State 8-3 12-3 2-3 10, Horford 8-16 2-2 20, Dort 6- Mellen 1-1 2-7 Division 2 Section 3 Kettle Moraine 45, Mukwonago Laona-Wabeno 38, Coleman 37 point for a 25th-place vote and pre- River Ridge 65, Richland Center Northwestern 9-4 11-4 13 4-9 19, Jackson 9-16 0-0 22, Butternut 3-4 8-12 Jefferson 36, Edgerton 32 41 Mishicot 75, Sevastopol 31 vious ranking 56 Rutgers 4-3 8-3 Miller 2-3 0-0 5, Roby 2-3 1-2 6, Mercer 2-6 8-15 McFarland 51, Edgewood 43 Verona Area 65, DeForest 45 Randolph 79, Kohler 35 Saint Croix Central 78, Chippewa Michigan State 6-5 11-5 Muscala 3-7 0-0 8, Diallo 3-16 0-0 6. Record Pts Prv Washburn 0-3 0-4 Reedsburg Area 55, Waupun 34 Watertown 48, Oconomowoc 47 Roncalli 61, Manitowoc Lutheran 1. UConn (26) 16-1 746 2 Falls 72 Iowa 7-6 11-6 Totals 45-95 9-16 114. Bayfield 0-5 0-8 Wilmot Union 69, Whitewater 48 Waukesha West 54, Elkhorn Area 43 2. South Carolina (2)17-2 700 1 Sheboygan Area Luth. 79, She- Nebraska 7-8 9-9 Milwaukee 24 17 40 28 — 109 Ironwood 0-0 1-1 Division 2 Section 4 28 St. Mary Catholic 73, Shiocton 52 3. Louisville 19-1 675 3 boygan Falls 66 Minnesota 6-8 7-9 Okla City 24 28 29 33 — 114 Kewaskum 30, Kettle Moraine Waunakee 55, Oregon 46 4. NC State 13-2 642 4 Solon Springs 60, Birchwood 38 Division 4 Section 3 Penn State 5-8 8-9 3-Point Goals_Milwaukee 13-38 U.P.Saturday Boys Lutheran 25 Division 1 Section 4 Auburndale 71, Wild Rose 23 5. Texas A&M (1) 19-1 639 6 Sparta 79, Brookwood 37 Purdue 3-10 6-11 (DiVincenzo 5-7, Portis 2-3, Middle- Dollar Bay 61, Lake Linden- Martin Luther 79, Greendale 50 Franklin 67, South Milwaukee 48 Bangor 66, Melrose-Mindoro 50 6. Stanford (1) 18-2 627 5 Stevens Point 61, Eau Claire Wisconsin 2-14 5-14 ton 2-7, Forbes 2-8, G.Antetokoun- Hubbell 47 New Berlin Eisenhower 66, Kenosha Bradford 41, Racine Blair-Taylor 81, Whitehall 46 7. Baylor 16-2 564 7 Memorial 58 Illinois 1-12 3-13 mpo 1-3, Connaughton 1-5, Escanaba 53, Traverse City Cen- Pewaukee 50 Park 28 Cashton 57, Luther 55 8. UCLA 12-3 530 8 The Prairie School 71, Kettle Friday’s Games Augustin 0-3), Oklahoma City 15-36 tral 42 Pius XI Catholic 58, Whitefish Kenosha Indian Trail 65, Racine Cochrane-Fountain City 54, Elm- 9. Maryland 14-2 515 9 No games scheduled (Jackson 4-4, Dort 3-8, Muscala 2-5, wood/Plum City 26 10. Arizona 14-2 505 10 Saturday’s Games Bazley 2-7, Horford 2-7, Miller 1-2, Hillsboro 64, Pardeeville 33 11. Michigan 11-1 432 12 Michigan State 78, Penn State 65 Williams 0-2). Fouled Out_None. Iola-Scandinavia 66, Rosholt 42 12. South Florida 11-1 386 14 Sunday’s Games Rebounds_Milwaukee 47 (G.Ante- Princeton/Green Lake 55, Mon- 13. Oregon 12-4 377 11 Maryland 95, Nebraska 73 tokounmpo 17), Oklahoma City 49 tello 39 14. Indiana 13-4 332 15 Indiana 58, Illinois 50 (Diallo 13). Assists_Milwaukee 24 15. Ohio St. 12-3 303 12 Division 4 Section 4 Minnesota 68, Wisconsin 63 (G.Antetokounmpo 10), Oklahoma Fennimore 56, Boscobel 25 16. Gonzaga 18-2 272 17 Rutgers 75, Purdue 57 City 32 (Horford 9). Total Fouls_Mil- Kenosha Saint Joseph Catholic 17. Kentucky 14-5 260 20 Northwestern at Ohio State, ppd. waukee 16, Oklahoma City 14. A_0 Academy 55, The Prairie School 42 18. Arkansas 15-7 248 18 Monday’s Games (18,203) Milwaukee Academy of Science No games scheduled 19. DePaul 11-4 174 22 67, Heritage Christian 48 Tuesday’s Games 19. West Virginia 16-3 174 19 All TimesNHL EST Mineral Point 52, Darlington 42 Michigan State at Michigan, 4:30 21. Tennessee 12-5 172 16 Sunday's Games Potosi/Cassville 60, Cuba City 55 p.m. (BTN) 22. Georgia 16-4 139 24 Riverdale 40, River Ridge 39 Vegas 1, Colorado 0 23. South Dakota St.17-2 130 23 Wednesday’s Games Pittsburgh 6, Washington 3 Waterloo 47, Deerfield 44 Nebraska at Northwestern, TBD 24. Northwestern 11-4 92 21 Philadelphia at N.Y. Rangers, Wisconsin Heights 57, Palmyra- Illinois at Maryland, 1 p.m. 25. Missouri St. 13-2 79 25 ppd Eagle 53 Minnesota at Rutgers, 7 p.m. Others receiving votes: Rutgers Division 5 Section I Monday's Games 10, Stephen F Austin 7, Oklahoma Thursday’s Games St. Louis at Arizona, 4 p.m. Drummond 54, Mellen 36 Purdue at Ohio State, TBD St. 6, Florida Gulf Coast 5, Georgia Columbus at Carolina, 7 p.m. Lake Holcombe 49, Flambeau 35 Michigan at Indiana, TBD (BTN) Tech 3, Mississippi St. 2, Virginia Florida at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. McDonell Central 57, Gilman 20 Penn State at Iowa, TBD Tech 2, Rice 2. Girls lo. Roundup Ladysmith finished the season at 12-9. Ladysmith --- Brittney Wells 3, Emerson Clark 2, From page 9 From page 9 Raemalee Smith 21, Allison Clark 12, Kamia Silva 4. she’s strong, she can shoot FTs: 8-23. Fouls: 10. Fouled out: None. 3-pointers: – – – Smith 2, Wells 1, Silva 1. MERCER, Wis. --- Mercer lost its from the outside. We had no Hurley --- Courtney Corullo 3, Hailey Edyvean 4, final game before the tournament answer for her. Our goal was Kylee Hewitt 2, Olivia France 9, Nicole DiGiorgio 4, 64-34 against Chequamegon (2-7) Melissa DiGiorgio 7, Darian Bender 2. FTs: 7-8. to shut her down and we’d Fouls: 16. Fouled out: None. 3-pointers: France 3, Saturday. have a chance, but we Corullo 1. “We were definitely out- Ladysmith 18 42 matched with the height of couldn’t shut her down.” Hurley 17 31 Chequamegon,” Mercer coach Jay It was the final game for Aijala said. “The boys fought hard, Hurley seniors Hailey tried their best to rebound.” Edyvean and Cayden Corul- It was the last regular-season game for seniors Devin Losh and Jacob Schmidt. Ryan Losh led Mer- Boys an Indianhead Conference cer with 14 points. game. Tony Cummings Mercer (6-14) goes to Wiscon- and Eli Talsma both scored sin Valley Lutheran for a WIAA D-5 regional opener Tuesday night. From page 9 18 points to lead the Chequamegon --- Andrew Schienebeck 16, Joe team in the regional final Northstars and Matt Newbury 19, Isaiah Deitz 17, John Wartgow 2, Tan- ner Maier 8. FTs: 14-27. Fouls: 16. Fouled out: and Edgar could see 18-4 DiGiorgio had 12. None. 3-pointers: Schienebeck 4. Athens in its final. If they Talsma and Cummings Mercer --- Kyler Breunig 10, Devin Losh 2, Jacob Schmidt 5, Ryan Losh 14, Conrad Labarge 3. FTs: advance to the sectionals, had back-to-back steals 2-8. Fouls: 20. Fouled out: D. Losh. 3-pointers: Bre- unig 2, Schmidt 1, Labarge 1. both teams could have to that they both turned into Chequamegon 28 64 contend with the other dunks. Mercer 16 34 stellar top seeds in Clear Saturday – – – Hurley --- Matt DiGiorgio 11, Eli Talsma 15, REPUBLIC --- The Ontonagon Lake and Fall Creek. Dominic Croci 8, Derek Ransanici 4, Tony Cum- mings 6, Braxton Sbraggia 7. FTs: 3-4. Fouls: 17. girls started with a 64-13 victory “We’ve had a nice sea- Fouled out: Cummings. 3-pointers: DiGiorgio 3, over Republic-Michigamme. son thus far,” Huss said. Talsma 3, Croci 2. “Good to get the girls finally Edgar --- Everet Brehm 18, Austin Dahlke 14, “We understand come Ayden Weisenberger 4, Konnor Wolf 10, Ashton playing,” Ontonagon coach Tim tournament time anything Schuett 5, Brayden Baumgartner 8. FTs: 8-15. Routheaux said. “First game in 11.5 Fouls: 9. Fouled out: None. 3-pointers: Guden 3, months for them.” can happen, but I think we Dahlke 3, Wolf 2, Schuett 1. Ella Menigoz led the Gladiators Hurley 22 51 have the pieces to hopeful- Edgar 27 59 with 22. Nicole Lukkari had 12. ly make a deep run. But Friday Ontonagon (1-0) goes to Dollar Mellen --- Hanson-Peterson 2, Haltman 4, Bay Tuesday night. one game at a time, you Krizan 6, Zakovec 20, Stovall 2, Zielke 15, Koos- Ontonagon --- Teddy Menigoz 9, Ella Menigoz never know come this time man 2. FTs: 10-12. Fouls: 8. Fouled out: None. 3- 22, Katie Fredrikson 2, Lilly McIntyre 3, Kiirsa Kol- pointers: Zakovec 3, Krizan 2, Zielke 4. pack 6, Morgan Bobula 5, Makennah Uotila 5, Nicole of the season. I think our Hurley --- Chandler Walowinski 6, Matt DiGior- Lukkari 12. FTs: 9-17. Fouls: 9. Fouled out: None. 3- guys are confident and gio 12, Ty Manzanares 6, Eli Talsma 18, Dominic pointers: E. Menigoz 4, T. Menigoz 1, McIntyre 1, Croci 3, Derek Ransanici 3, Tony Cummings 18, Bobula 1, Lukkari 2. playing pretty well right Braxton Sbraggia 3. FTs: 3-7. Fouls: 12. Fouled R-M --- Allie Radcliffe 5, Sophia Jarvi 1, Alexa now.” out: None. 3-pointers: DiGiorgio 3, Manzanares 2, Radcliffe 5, Leah McCracken 2. FTs: 1-4. Fouls: 15. Talsma 3, Croci 1, Ransanici 1. Fouled out: None. 3-pointers: Allie Radcliffe 1, Alexa Hurley defeated Mellen Mellen 18 51 Radcliffe 1. Hurley 39 69 Ontonagon 37 64 (7-6) 69-51 Friday night in R-M 7 13 l THE DAILY GLOBE • YOURDAILYGLOBE.COM COMICS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 11 HERMAN SPEED BUMP Family Christmas party drama Dear Annie: My family had a lot of What is your advice? – Heartbroken heartbreak in 2020. Our daughter was Dear Heartbroken: I am very sorry for diagnosed with a neurological disease, your loss. You had every right to say no to and our son passed away. And then the the Christmas party this year. In fact, I’m COVID-19 pandemic struck. surprised they had a large party, given the Later that year, we decided to decline pandemic, but that is a topic for another an invitation to a family Christmas party. I letter. gave a month’s notice to the host and Your family deserves time and space to grieve. If you want to celebrate with only Ask Annie your immediate family, you should do just that. explained that, because of everything You politely declined a month in we’ve gone through this year, we were advance and were very gracious. If the going to stay home. My husband and I did- host won’t accept your apology – I don’t n’t try to dissuade our other family mem- think the apology was necessary – and the bers from attending, though we did invite other relative won’t talk to you, I say good a few of them to come over for dinner riddance to them. You need family and BETWEEN FRIENDS instead if they decided not to go. friends in your life who support, love and My two nephews decided to come over accept you no matter what, especially after rather than go to the traditional gathering, suffering the loss of your son and your and my sister stopped by after the family daughter’s challenging illness. gathering. They are being cruel to you on social My nephew posted a photo taken at our media and incredibly insensitive. Don’t house and captioned it “Family Christ- give them another thought. It’s their prob- mas.” lem, not yours. Well, this upset a relative and her mom Dear Annie: I sent three baby shower so much that they both stopped talking to gifts last year via Amazon because of the all of us. I didn’t feel that we did anything pandemic. The parents are either working wrong. I apologized to the host that her at home or not working at all. Six months MOTHER GOOSE & GRIMM feelings were hurt and explained that it later, I have yet to receive any thank-you wasn’t intentional. She has refused to cards, or even an acknowledgement that accept my apology. She thinks we planned they received the gifts. I checked Amazon, our own party to exclude them. and they definitely received them. I am on I’ve tried to get past this, but it’s con- a fixed income. Is this the wave of the stantly on my mind. I deleted all social future? Because, if so, I really don’t want to media because I felt like she was using participate! – Gift-Giver in New Hamp- social media to shame me. shire I thought we would skip one year and Dear Gift-Giver: Not acknowledging a then all be back together, but alas, I don’t gift is not the wave of the future. It is rude believe our Christmas gathering will ever behavior and never good manners. be the same. Our family has never fought Send your questions for Annie Lane to BORN LOSER before. [email protected]. TODAY’S HOROSCOPE

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January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23 on which mortgage is claimed to be The Northwest 1/4 of the South- 2021 due at the date hereof the sum of east 1/4, Section 4, Township 47 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORE- ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN North, Range 47 West. CLOSURE SALE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED The redemption period shall be six after threatening reporter THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECT- FORTY and 00/100 ($137,640), in- (6) months from the date of sale, OR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A cluding interest at 5.00% per an- unless determined abandoned in DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE num. Under the power of sale con- accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in WASHINGTON (AP) – hear from anyone, especial- the controversy Friday, OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR tained in said mortgage and the which case the redemption period THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON- statute in such case made and shall be thirty (30) days from the White House deputy press ly in a situation where she with reporters highlighting TACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM- provided, notice is hereby given date of such sale. secretary T.J. Ducklo has was just trying to do her Biden’s comments and BER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACT- that said mortgage will be fore- If the property is sold at a foreclos- IVE MILITARY DUTY. closed by the sale of the mort- ure sale under Chapter 32 of the resigned, the day after he job. It was language that questioning the decision to ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This gaged premises or some part of sale may be rescinded by the fore- them, at public venue to the highest Revised Judicature Act of 1961, un- was suspended for issuing was abhorrent, disrespect- merely suspend Ducklo for closing mortgagee. In that event, bidder, in the first floor entrance der MCL 600.3278 (section 3278) a sexist and profane threat ful and unacceptable.” a week. the damages, if any, shall be lim- hallway of the Gogebic County the borrower will be held respons- ited solely to the return of the bid Courthouse, Bessemer, Michigan ible to the person who buys the to a journalist seeking to Before Politico broke the Confronted with those amount tendered at sale, plus in- that being the place of holding the property at the mortgage foreclos- cover his relationship with story Tuesday, People Mag- comments from the presi- terest. Circuit Court for Gogebic County, at ure sale or to the mortgage holder MORTGAGE SALE – Default has 10:00 a.m. local time, on Friday, for damaging the property during another reporter. azine published a glowing dent, Psaki said Friday that been made in the conditions of a February 26, 2021. Said premises the redemption period. mortgage made by L&S MANAGE- situated in the Township of Iron- Dated: January 26, 2021 Ducklo had been put on profile of the relationship. Ducklo’s conduct “doesn’t MENT, LLC, a Michigan limited liab- wood, Gogebic County, Michigan For more information, please call: a weeklong suspension It was the first time either meet our standards, it ility company, mortgagor, to and are described as: (906) 932-4010 MONEY MAN, LLC, according to a PARCEL A Timothy M. Dean (P27911) without pay on Friday after one had publicly acknowl- doesn’t meet the presi- mortgage dated September 18, The Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast DEAN LAW OFFICE, P.C. a report surfaced in Vanity edged that they were dat- dent’s standard, and it was 2019 and recorded September 19, 1/4, Section 4, Township 47 North, Attorney for Mortgagee 2019 in Liber 626, Page 529, in Range 47 West 204 Harrison Street Fair outlining his sexist ing. important that we took a Gogebic County Records, Michigan PARCEL B Ironwood, MI 49938 threats against a female It’s the first departure step to make that clear.”

Politico journalist to try to from the new administra- She pointed to apologies

suppress a story about his tion, less than a month into made by top members of relationship, telling her “I President Joe Biden’s the White House commu-

will destroy you.” The jour- tenure, and it comes as the nications team and Ducklo nalist had been seeking to White House was facing himself to the Politico

report on his relationship criticism for not living up reporter as ample moves with a political reporter at to standards set by Biden reflecting the seriousness

Axios who had previously himself in their decision to of the situation.

covered the Biden cam- retain Ducklo. On Saturday, Psaki said paign and transition. During a virtual swear- in a statement that Duck-

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Downtown City Square The most visible change to Larry Holcombe/Daily Globe Ironwood in 2020 was the com- FLAGS FLY in the brisk winter wind Sunday afternoon over Ironwood’s new downtown City Square. Constructed in 2020, the park pletion of the Downtown City includes a covered stage, picnic tables, fire pit and historical signage. City officials hope it will be a four-season center of activities in Square, a $1.47 million project downtown. that creates an all-year outdoor public space for Ironwood and open grass seating, landscaped ing the city with ideas for the that can be integrated into their are just as important to Ironwood the region. The hour-glass green space, a pergola and fire space, from small groups to the activities or their businesses and as to those respective communi- shaped property, bordered by pit, tables with solar power Amberlight Festival and the Sisu that is what we have hoped – We ties, he said. Aurora and Lowell streets and charging stations and WiFi, a Ski Festival, he said. A local book build it and they will come, hope- “The work on U.S. 2 through McLeod Avenue was developed lighted fountain-splash pad and club even requested that the fire fully, right?” Ironwood was three years ago with a grant from the Michigan vendor area. pit be lit to hold their club meet- and it’s great to see the round- Economic Development Corpora- The Downtown City Square ing in an outdoor, socially dis- Roads and Infrastructure about and additional work in tion. completes a goal to combine out- tanced way in winter. There will be summer milling Hurley and Bessemer this sum- In her dedication speech this door environment space with “People are thinking about and resurfacing work but to the mer,” Erickson said. “Any time past November, Mayor Annette downtown businesses, Erickson those types of uses for that area level of the reconstruction of U.S. you invest those kinds of dollars Burchell said the space will bring said. So hopefully it will allow which I think will continue to 2 in Bessemer and on U.S. 51 in into infrastructure it’s a long- people to the downtown from possibilities for both and bring expand as we activate that space Hurley, to include a roundabout term investment in your area, Ironwood and the surrounding people downtown that will also and people see how they can use to replace the bridge and ramps communities. The city square frequent businesses. it more,” Erickson said. “People with the U.S. 2 intersection, hosts a raised bandshell with People are already approach- are definitely thinking about how Erickson said. But those projects IRONWOOD — page 4 Bessemer prepares for US 2, utility improvements By CHARITY SMITH tion.” [email protected] MDOT will start reconstruct- BESSEMER – The city of ing U.S. 2 from the Powdermill Bessemer will undertake two Creek bridge to Old U.S. 2 on the major construction projects west side of the city on June 1. simultaneously over the next two During the two year project, years. The projects will cost $10.4 known as the U.S. 2 project, million and address needed road- MDOT will tear out all the old work and storm sewer repairs on pavement. They will then under- the highway, along with replace- cut the road and put in layers of ment of the city’s sewer and water sand, to help with drainage and lines. gravel to provide support, and “The sewer designed within then cover it with new blacktop. Submitted graphic our trunk line, the city hired “The pavement has reached its THE ABOVE slide from a Michigan Department of Transportation presentation on the upcoming U.S. C2AE as their consultant and end of it’s useful life,” Bradley 2 project in Bessemer outlines details about the project that is planned to begin this year and con- that work got incorporated into said. “We’ve done some lesser tinue into 2022. our plans,” said Dave Bradley, fixes over the years. Those are operations engineer with the kind of interim measures to ing issues with the old concrete will have a 14- to 15-year service from the Powdermill Bridge to Michigan Department of Trans- extend the pavement life. This is under the road, which dates back life. However, he said they will be Mill Street on the west end. Once portation. “So our contractor will actually the big fix that will to the 1950s that has been caus- able to do service on it beyond 14 be doing everything at once reconstruct the pavement.” ing cracking. Bradley said that years. which really helps with coopera- He said that there is underly- once the road is reconstructed it This year MDOT will work BESSEMER — page 5

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Ironwood Iron County Township Sheriff’s Office — page 2 — page 6 l 2 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 PROGRESS 2021 THE DAILY GLOBE • YOURDAILYGLOBE.COM Hurley pandemic improvements reimbursed By TOM LAVENTURE and maintain than standard [email protected] flooring, she said. HURLEY – The city of Hurley “We were also able to pur- worked over the past year to cre- chase floor scrubbers to use on ate a safer work environment for the new flooring,” Wiercinski employees and for people to con- said. duct business, but those pandem- The rooms were also repaint- ic related costs have been reim- ed while the construction was bursed, according to Stacey done. Another $3,208 went to Wiercinski, city clerk and trea- replace chairs and add touchless surer. faucets in the city offices. The total city received “The new chairs replaced the 26,913.98 in Routes to Recovery cloth chairs and are more easily funds through the Wisconsin sanitized,” Wiercinski said. Tom LaVenture/Daily Globe Department of Administration, Another $2,883 for computer THE HURLEY City Council holds its Feb. 9 regular meeting in their city hall meeting room that was she said. The total included an and software expenses was reim- remodeled with a hard surface floor to replace carpeting for a safer pandemic environment. The pro- additional 10% in reimburse- bursed to the city. ject costs including new paint were reimbursed by COVID-19 relief funds from the state of Wiscon- ments from the program that “A laptop was considered nec- sin. Clockwise, from left, are city attorney Ray O'Dea, council members Jamey Francis and Thomas were not anticipated. essary in the event an employee Conhartoski, Mayor Jay Aijala, Clerk-treasurer Stacey Wiercinski, council members Robert Lanctoe “With those funds we were needed to work from home dur- and Stephanie Innes-Smith, and Public Works Director Scott Santini. Council members Steven Lom- able to replace carpeting, which, ing the pandemic,” Wiercinski bardo and Joanne Bruneau were not present. obviously is not as sanitary as said. hard surface flooring,” Wiercins- The remainder of the reim- unteers during elections. flooring can be easily mopped ki said. “This is just more sani- ki said. bursements were for all the small Renovating the offices, meet- and sanitized on a daily basis and tary for everybody.” The city hall carpeting in the supplies such as masks, sanitizer ing room and library to comply deep cleaned with a scrubber With the improvements in hallways, offices, meeting room and disinfectant, she said. There with pandemic protocols was an machine on a weekly basis, she place the city staff have been able and public library were replaced were also some larger items such obvious necessity, Wiercinski said. It would not be practical to to work in the offices for several with synthetic flooring from as installing the plexiglass to sep- said. A lot of people use these clean carpeting to the level months rather than from home, Action Floor Systems in Mercer. arate visitors from staff in the spaces on a daily basis and keep- required to keep the building she said. This has also been pos- The $8,413 in specialized hard clerk’s office, from the adminis- ing the staff and public safe was a safe. sible with the city staff practicing surface flooring is considered trative assistant in the police priority. “We were not going to sham- due diligence in following pan- more durable and easier to clean department and from polling vol- The flow is better now and the poo carpets everyday,” Wiercins- demic policies at work. Kangas looks to help Ironwood Township grow, succeed By RICHARD JENKINS ship Supervisor Jay Kangas “I’ve been born and township. I sat on the between 10 and 12 years, gets spent and what it gets [email protected] said his goal for office is to raised in Ironwood Town- township board for 12 fire chief for two of those spent on necessarily Kan- IRONWOOD TOWN- see the community he grew ship, I’ve lived here all my years prior to this; I was on years,” Kangas said. “I just gas’ decision. SHIP – Ironwood Town- up in succeed. life. I’ve been proud of the the fire department for want to see the township “As far as the fund bal- succeed.” ance goes, it’s ultimately He said it can some- going to be a township times be easy for some to board decision,” he said. take living in the township He did clarify that the for granted and forget how size of the fund balance FFreeree ZoomZoom SeminarSeminar special it is. doesn’t necessarily trans- “We’ve got two of the late to that amount of nicest swimming beaches money sitting in a bank. on Lake Superior, Little “(The fund balance) is PROTECTINGPROTECTING YOURYOUR Girl’s Point and Black River just a snapshot at that par- Harbor,” he said. “Then ticular time in life, … it’s you take the harbor itself the township’s liabilities and the tourist attraction minus their assets. So it’s a HOMEHOME ANDAND CAMPCAMP FROMFROM that is. I live on Black River number that changes Road, there’s cars going by daily,” Kangas said. my house from Illinois, He also said some THETHE NURSINGNURSING HOMEHOME Iowa, North Dakota, Min- money will need to be kept nesota, Wisconsin every as the fund balance also day of the year.” operates as something of a He added there’s always rainy day fund to offset cars at the harbor as people township expenses in an hike or camp, and the emergency. township also has Copper “You talk to some peo- Peak, Lost Lake and miles ple, and they would prefer of streams for trout fishing. you to have five or six 312 Silver Street, Hurley, Wisconsin His time as supervisor months fund balance, and has been somewhat unusu- then some say, two months 715-561-4600 • www.sturgullong.com al, as most of it has taken is good enough,” Kangas place during the coron- said. avirus pandemic, but Kan- He said that personally gas said he’s feeling good he was in favor of using at about how things are least some of the funds on going. a variety of projects, rather “There’s been a few chal- than for a single purpose. lenges, but nothing we “I just want to see the can’t overcome,” he said. township succeed,” he told One topic at recent the Daily Globe. “I have no township board of trustee intentions on, you know, meetings has been the making major improve- township’s fund balance of ments and spending all more than $500,000. kinds of tax dollars and Kangas said he’s heard whatnot. Just slow, steady of a variety of suggestions improvement.” regarding what the town- Noting that Ironwood ship should do with the Township has picked up funds -- ranging from low- more than $2 million in Attorney Attorney ering the tax burden for valuation over the past year Paul A. Sturgul resident and putting more alone and that friends in of Counsel Ryan J. Long Jacob P. Spear money into roads, to the real estate business he Licensed in Wisconsin Licensed in Wisconsin, Licensed in Wisconsin repairs or improvements to talks to say properties in township facilities such as the township don’t stay on & Michigan Michigan & Minnesota & Michigan the fire hall, township the market long, Kangas is garage across Lake Road optimistic about the com- from the township hall or munity’s future. the tennis courts and play- “There’s nowhere else Join Elder Law Attorney Jacob P. 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Sturgul & Long, S.C. is an Estate Planning and Elder Law office that focuses its practice exclusively in estate planning, nursing home planning, Medicaid planning, asset protection and Medicare. Because we limit our Richard Jenkins/Daily Globe THE SIGN outside the Charter Township of Ironwood practice to these areas of the law, we are able to craft sophisticated solu- building stands in snow this past week. The building tions to even the most complex estate plenning and elder law issues. on the corner of Lake and Sunset roads houses town- ship offices and fire department, and has a meeting We meet with clients in Ashland, Hurley and Minocqua. room and gymnasium. l THE DAILY GLOBE • YOURDAILYGLOBE.COM GOVERNMENT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 3 Wakefield faces many projects in 2021

By P.J. GLISSON related state [email protected] budget cuts, WAKEFIELD – As of Monday, they shaved Robert Brown, Jr. has served as $ 1 1 0 , 0 0 0 Wakefield city manager for two from the city’s years and now describes himself 2020-21 bud- as feeling “so much optimism” as get, but were he enters his third year. relieved to For many people, 2020 was realize later anything but encouraging. The that state cuts COVID-19 pandemic, which were not as Robert shook towns small and large Brown Jr. bad as expect- across the world, literally ed. demanded a paradigm shift in The city how to function on both personal also expected that reduced travel- and professional levels. ing during pandemic shutdowns Nevertheless, in an interview might result in Eddy Park Camp- with the Globe last week, Brown ground taking in only half its was both positive and pragmatic. normal income of $62,000. “I would say 2020 was a year Instead, the pandemic spurred of adaption,” he said, adding that outdoor activity, and the camp- the city modified everything from ground’s 2020 income resulted its schedules to its processes. in being $64,000. P.J. Glisson/Daily Globe THE SHOWER and service building of Wakefield’s Eddy Park Campground stands empty last Friday In recent meetings, the city as snow piles up under nearby trailer connections. The park may be quiet now, but the Sunday Lake He readily admitted that he also celebrated significant location likely will be hopping this summer with a list of fun, new activities planned by city officials. and others “can’t wait to get rid progress in bringing down the of” many pandemic-related unfunded status of its city health issues, but he also noted that plan and pension plan. than at the current three sites, all He said that recreational inter- said they are aiming for the some necessary changes have Overall, Brown said the city of which have deteriorating struc- ests will remain a large compo- campground to have a chili cook- amounted to blessings. resulted with an “impressive” tures. nent of the new plan, but off, as well as events relating to For instance, because health surplus of $160,000 in last year’s The city also expects to see explained that sound zoning revi- Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, rulings so often have demanded general fund. completion of an upgrade to its sions will be “the best way” to “Christmas in July,” trick or treat- virtual meetings, Brown said peo- In addition, after all of last lift station. address overall city needs, ing, etc. ple have come to realize that – year’s planning, Brown said the Finally, Wakefield also will including the national trend of “We’ve been buying stuff as it although such sessions don’t sub- city now will see results with a benefit from road construction people drifting to smaller towns. comes off season,” said Brown stitute for face-to-face interac- corresponding “year of projects.” work scheduled on or near M-28 Moreover, said the city manag- regarding preparations. He tions – they do allow for both One of the biggest will be the by the Michigan Department of er, updated plans are necessary added that the city also expects convenience and, at times, cost pending multimillion dollar Transportation. in order to apply for much-need- to hire a part-time person to help savings. water improvement project fund- Although the pandemic has ed grants in relation to various with the new weekend projects. He said the city used to pay ed by the U.S. Department of been rough on many businesses, interests. As one example, the “I think it’s going to be a real- travel and lodging fees for out-of- Agriculture’s Rural Development Brown said, “I don’t think we had new Recreation Plan now will ly positive thing for the commu- town consultants to deliver 15- division. any that shut down.” allow the city to apply for a grant nity,” he said. minute presentations, whereas The city also is in line for a Some Wakefield businesses to fund a new fishing pier on Overall, Brown said, “I think now it’s clear that they can be major upgrade to its electrical were fortunate enough to receive Sunday Lake. the city has a lot of enthusiasm” done just as effectively via the substation at a cost of $100,000. survival grants or other COVID- Brown said that council mem- and described it as “very strong” internet. Brown added that city officials relief funding and support, either bers also continue to “chip away” with “a lot of community pride.” Moreover, he said that the past are working to reduce related res- from state or federal coffers. at Wakefield’s status as a redevel- He said the city’s current year’s stay-at-home orders, along idential charges. “We owe it to The city manager said that opment-ready city, which he ambiance is already such an asset with occasional office closures, the residents to give them the Wakefield also will see the arrival hopes the state will designate by that, from his perspective, “I want also allowed city personnel to best rates we can,” he said. of at least two new business inter- later this year. to keep it a secret.” make the most of planning for Separate projects already are ests this year – an HVAC compa- Finally, the city manager said However, he added that he better days. underway to create digital maps ny and an accountant. that he and City Clerk Sue Aho- also, “deep down,” wants “to see “The city was anything but of city water and sewer systems. More good news is that the nen have been working on a pro- the city succeed.” dormant in 2020,” he said. Brown said that work should be City Council recently approved a ject to increase activity in the As such, he believes that the But that does not mean that complete by year’s end and will new Recreation Plan that mem- city’s Eddy Park Campground, town’s “very kind, very generous, city officials did not face their allow city employees to manage bers of the Planning Commission which is open from spring to fall. very welcoming people” will share of snags and scares. systems much more efficiently worked on in previous months. They hope to introduce about want to “embrace development.” while also allowing residents a This year’s goal will be to cre- 10 organized events throughout In conclusion, he encouraged “Coming into 2020 was at the “user-friendly” means of viewing ate a new master plan to replace the summer, some of which will local citizens to contribute to end of my first full year as city some of the data. the current one that is two spill over into Eddy Park at large. continuing progress on a person- manager,” said Brown, who Several hundred thousand decades old. Of course, the city hopes to re- al level by joining city boards, added that the pandemic struck dollars of funding also is being “The master plan is going to engage a full slate of Fourth of committees or non-profit inter- in March, directly after the city sought to purchase two lots in the be focused on land manage- July activities which were ests. had begun planning a new bud- city’s industrial park, so that Pub- ment,” said Brown. “I think we dropped last year due to the pan- “There’s been a lot of need,” he get the month before. lic Works equipment can be really have to harness what we’re demic. said of various entities. “Give Because city officials feared stored in a single location rather about.” Beyond that, the city manager them an hour of your life.” Wakefield Township sees many changes, much potential Welcome To By MANDY LAKE all the way to Washing- Wakefield Township Supervisor ton, on their way to the WAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP – Wakefield park. Wakefield Township Township survived 2020! The residents It appeared that and businesses saw many interesting and while all the COVID amazing things and surely took everything restrictions were in in stride. Below is an update on a number place, people found of things that happened in the township. solitude in spending We started off the new year with receiv- time outdoors and • LOW-COST TAXES AND SERVICES ing a copy of our finalized master plan. many visited the After many months of hard work by our Porkies. summer help, Board of Trustee members, Mandy Wakefield Town- • YEAR-ROUND LEISURE ACTIVITIES Lake Planning Commission members, and the ship holds one of the Western Upper Peninsula Planning and entrances to the largest state park in • NO-HASSLE LIFESTYLE Development Region, we have a compre- Michigan, with the other entrance located hensive plan on where the township is in Ontonagon County. now, where it has been historically, and If you haven’t visited the Porkies yet, • LOW CRIME RATE where our residents would like us to pro- you won’t regret the drive out there to ceed. check out one of the many waterfalls, the This completed master plan is available views from the Presque Isle River bridge, • BUSINESS-FRIENDLY on our website, wakefieldtownship.com, or the walk down the steps to access the for all to access. beach and Lake Superior. As a result of information from the mas- After many years of service, three dedi- • NEW RESIDENTS AND VISITORS WELCOME ter plan, board members would like to cated Board of Trustees members decided increase our internet accessibility and are in the spring that they wanted to retire. working towards having a joint meeting Retiring members included John Cox, Mandy Lake, Wakefield Townshp Supervisor with the city of Wakefield, with whom we Supervisor; Joan Dalman, Treasurer; and [email protected] share many resources. Jim Spencer, Trustee. 906-364-0669 Also, earlier in 2020, an internet tower Much progress and many large projects was approved to be placed on the Wake- were completed in the township with Jennifer Ahonen, Wakefield Township Clerk field Township Hall property to start the these members, and they were also sup- expansion of internet accessibility. portive in making decisions to help neigh- [email protected] We partnered with GogebicRange.net boring townships and cities. 906-364-0717 to construct a 150-foot internet tower, August and November elections deter- capable of providing internet service to mined the next board to include Mandy Denice Laessig, Wakefield Township Treasurer our Industrial Park and to many residents Lake, supervisor (previously clerk); Jen- [email protected] and businesses within the Thomaston area nifer Ahonen, clerk; Denice Laessig, trea- that did not have internet access before. surer; Jerry Niemi, trustee; and Rob Drier, 906-364-3481 Internet expansion within the town- trustee. ship will continue through the next couple Unfortunately, Trustee Jerry Niemi Rob Drier, Wakefield Township Trustee of years, so that we can hopefully provide passed away and left us all too soon in [email protected] service to all areas of the township. December. His open position has been 906-224-2751 Right after the COVID pandemic start- filled by Mike Heikkila, long-time resident ed, we had the township hall side parking of Thomaston. The new board members Mike Heikkila, Wakefield Township Trustee lot paved. This was a nice addition to our are a mix of history and new ideas. updated lighting that was put in a couple Overall, Wakefield Township offers [email protected] years ago and the new handicap-accessible many amenities to many different people. 906-250-1346 door from last year. Our goal as a township is to provide a safe, This now provides a safe and seamless clean, and affordable place to live and a area for our board members, taxpayers, place to have a successful and thriving and voters to access the hall. It also business. seemed to be a nice resting stop for visitors We hold the history of what we used to to stop and locate where they were at be in the past, and we support economic when going to the Porcupine Mountain growth and new ideas to make our future. Wilderness State Park. If you have any questions about living If you took a ride down North County or moving to Wakefield Township, or Road 519 any time from spring to fall this would like to start a business here, please past year, you would have noticed the contact Mandy Lake, Supervisor, at 906- 414 N. County Rd. 519, Wakefield, MI 49968 • wakefieldtownship.com increased traffic and all the different 364-0669, or email supervisor@wakefield- license plates from places like New York township.com. l 4 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 PROGRESS 2021 THE DAILY GLOBE • YOURDAILYGLOBE.COM Michigan Works helps employers, employees

By MEGAN HUGHES e mp l o ye e s . Works can set up training pro- nesses on how to apply for them.” employers to improve their [email protected] T h r o u g h grams for employees, and screen- Lehto stressed that there is a employees through further train- Finding a job is in the front of w o r k f o r c e ing employees and setting up cer- common misconception about ing. After an employer trains many people’s minds as the development, tain types of training. what exactly Michigan Works is. their employee — what Lehto calls state’s businesses and economy we help peo- The training programs vary “We are not the unemployment “upscaling them” — the state can opens back up from COVID-19 ple and busi- depending on the specific needs office. We are an American Job reimburse the employer the costs pandemic restrictions, and for ness.” of the person or employer. “We Center.” of the training. many, that search can be intimi- L e h t o have helped people through CNA He said while Michigan Works The goal in this is to give the dating. UP Michigan Works aims serves both training, In the past we have has assisted several unemployed employees more skills, and help to make job finding easier for the Onton- helped with CDLs,” said Lahti. individuals with connecting to them improve their wages and both employer and employee, agon and “We can find an employee who the state’s unemployment office their ability to sustain themselves according to local Michigan Steve Gogebic coun- submits a resume and has a spe- during COVID-19, they specialize and their family, according to Lehto Jr. Works employer specialist Steve ties for UP cific skill set. If there is an in assisting job seekers find ful- Lehto. There are restrictions on Lehto Jr. M i c h i g a n employer looking for that specific filling career options. what the training must entail, As its mission statement says,” Works. skill set, we can make a match.” The organization operates and these restrictions change “UP Michigan Works! is a driving “We get our funding through With all of the shutdowns in under guidelines specified by fed- from time to time. The employer force in the competitive world of federally and state funded job the past year, Lehto has been eral and state rules, which deter- must be able to show that the workforce development and eco- programs that give the employees reaching out to many area busi- mine how funds are spent. training will allow the employee nomic prosperity and services the skills and training that they nesses remotely. “I help service Communication is a key part to earn a better wage or better the 15 counties of Michigan’s need to thrive,” said Lehto told the employers by phone, by of the job, said Lehto, and com- sustain themselves and their fam- Upper peninsula. We connect the Daily Globe. As an employer email. Some of them that will municating between the other ily as a result, he said. employers, job seekers, training specialist, he pays visits to local allow me on grounds, I will go in U.P. offices is important. “We In the past year, with many institutions, partners and the employers to check up on their person and assist them with work as a team.” businesses closing to adhere to community to maximize state needs, and see how they can whatever I can,” he said. Michigan Works helps COVID-19 restrictions, the num- and federal workforce resources. help. Lahti has also helped busi- employers with training the ber of job seekers has dropped. We support businesses to recruit, Along with offering job search nesses with apply for grants employees they already have upskill and retain top talent, and assistance, UPMW offers job COVID restart grants. “I’ve sent through the GoingPro program. we coach individuals to be better training programs. Michigan out information to many busi- The program allocates funds for JOBS — page 5 Low income housing renovated, renamed Northwoods Estates By CHARITY SMITH there. We worked through it pret- [email protected] ty well, actually.” IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP — A During the winter months, low income housing project in Gates said they focused on the Ironwood Township that was on interior renovations. He said they the verge of foreclosure in 2014, would coordinate the repairs is now thriving after undergoing with the tenants. Crews would be a $2.4 million renovation. North- able to go into an apartment and woods Estates, located in Iron- replace one thing such as the cab- wood Township and formerly inets or bathtub completely in named Mill Trace Apartments, one day. has been renovated from top to “At the end of the day, the ten- bottom, according to Jeff Gates, ant could go about utilizing their owner of TJ acquisitions which kitchen and their sink and every- co-owns the apartments with the thing else,” Gates said. Upper Peninsula Commission for Construction was an exciting Area Progress (UPCAP) Services. time, he said. “To see what it was before — While most residents it’s just quite the transformation,” remained in their units, he said Gates said that they did have to temporarily The renovations began in late displace some tenants, whose

2019 and were completed in apartments required substation Charity Smith/Daily Globe August 2020. Gates said it would work to be made “barrier free NORTHWOODS ESTATES, located in Ironwood Township, formerly known as Milltrace Apartments, have been done sooner but they accessible.” 88 1/5 year old has been renovated. The complex provides federally subsidized low income housing. were forced to pause the project Resident Phyllis Sunie, who is for a couple months from mid- 88 and has lived in the apart- March until late May because of ments for 12 years, said she loves just can’t say enough for it and ances, carpet, doors and paint- laundry. The first floor apart- COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. the new walk-in shower, low cup- the care we get from the manager ing. ments do not have carpeting, to “We had COVID (setbacks), boards, and the floors. and maintenance men.” Exterior renovations included: provide for those who might have too, which made it challenging,” “I was satisfied before. It was a Gates said the residents were new roofing, siding, windows, an allergy to carpet dandruff, he said. “One of the key thing nice apartment, but this remodel appreciative because they basical- doors, railing, sidewalks, steps, according to Roxanne Rogowski, was just asking residents if we are is the nicest thing I have ever ly got a “brand new” apartment adding more parking and laying office manager. She said they also going to be doing work in your lived in,” Sunie said. “Everything out of the deal. new blacktop in the parking lot. apartment, it might be better to is so convenient for me. It is a Interior renovations included: The apartments are all air-con- new cabinets, counter-tops, appli- ditioned, and offer an on site vacate for the day while we are handicapped apartment and I HOUSING — page 6 Ironwood improving the area in a wood Township. These equipment and that is nance that will allow ments already presented in multimillion dollar invest- wells require proactive more cost effective in help- licenses for a limited num- other Progress stories ment to upgrade transmis- maintenance that is rotated ing to plan for eventual ber of commercial growers, include adding mountain From page 1 sion lines, transfer stations annually with the No. 2 replacement, he said. The inspectors, transporters bike trails to Miners Memo- which to me is what busi- and other infrastructure, well most recently having lack of proactive mainte- and retail sails in approved rial Heritage Park, more nesses are also looking he said. Power generation its pumps and motors nance leaves equipment at areas. The license applica- additions to Curry Park, a for.” is a “backbone” service and repaired or replaced and risk for unexpected failure tion period has closed and new children’s park north The projects will not Xcel has improved reliabili- the aquifer was “jetted” and leaves the city having there are currently eight of U.S. 2, and of course the only help with traffic flow ty and sustainability as with new pipe all the way to make sudden, costly applicants with 16 applica- replacement of the Patrick but this kind of major rein- much as the city has with to the gravel bed. replacements. tions for the various licens- O’Donnell Civic Center. vestment has a 50 to 100 updating water, sewer and “The wells can last 100 “Roughly a third of the es. There is also Gogebic Com- year impact, he said. These other large infrastructure. years If they have proactive city water and sewer infras- The applicants are now munity College which is projects are crucial for peo- maintenance and are reno- tructure has been replaced entering the planning com- constantly evolving and ple when considering to Water delivery system vated every 7 to 10 years,” and the remaining two- mission phase that will reinventing itself to serve move or start a business Ironwood utilizes six Erickson said. thirds will be replaced over include site visits and pub- the needs of students and here in the region, he said. wells in a municipal well Proactive maintenance the next 20 to 30 years,” lic hearings regarding the the region, he said. Xcel Energy Inc., has field about three miles on public infrastructure Erickson said. zoning and special use per- Any one item is an also contributed greatly to north of the city in Iron- extends the working life of mits. The businesses, improvement but an ongo- Water filtration plant which must already have ing effort to keep improv- A year of engineering been licensed by the state ing several things a year studies resulted in the rec- of Michigan, and are has a bigger impact, Erick- ommendation for the city approved by the city later son said. Building parks or to build an estimated $9.7 in 2021 will be allowed to sewers both have a positive million concrete, gravity fil- open for business. impact on the people who tered water treatment plant “It’s a significant change live here, along with pro- and pump station to better to Michigan in general to viding the amenities that address manganese and have that law in place and people want to see before Iron water quality issues we’re part of that,” Erick- moving here or starting a and discoloration in the son said. “There is a pro- business, he said. city’s water system. cess and we don’t want to “You don’t even think The project is currently assume anything as the about those things but in the funding stage with Planning Commission and we’re working on those applications in place with the City Commission must every day,” Erickson said. the U.S. Department of do their reviews, take “The foundation of the Agriculture and the state of action and move forward.” community has to be in Michigan, Erickson said. It The community and the good shape and it may not might be possible to raise city commission are divid- be exciting but it needs to $3 million to $4 million of ed on the marijuana issue, be done.” the project estimate he said. The city commis- The most important through grants. sion approved the ordi- community asset is in its “The more grant funds, nance with the idea that people, he said. Most of the less will need to be the state decriminalized these efforts would not raised locally,” Erickson marijuana and recreational ever get off the ground said. use is now permissible. without people volunteer- Town of Anderson Town of Gurney City of Hurley The results of the grant The city wants to ensure ing informally to do the applications should be that licensed businesses labor, or joining the com- known within two months, are providing safe products mittees and commissions he said. The city will then and that residents are not that do the planning and put together a funding seeking products from make the recommenda- package with the goal to unregulated growers. tions to the city commis- keep customer water rates “It is also a business sion, he said. reasonable. opportunity for the area Chasing smokestacks Depending on the tim- and Michigan does allow and factories is important ing of the funding, the Town of Knight Town of Mercer Town of Oma it,” Erickson said. “(If but those offer fewer duration of the design licenses are approved) it opportunities, Erickson phase and the results of the should tend to result in a said. Creating the environ- bid package, the construc- fairly significant reinvest- ment where small busi- tion could start sometime ment into some of our nesses as much as large in 2022 and could roll into older commercial build- businesses want to be and 2023, he said. ings. We’ll have to see how ensuring the resources are that all plays out.” here for them to operate Marijuana ordinance and succeed is what is The city commission Town of Pence Town of Saxon Other improvements helping transform Iron- approved a marijuana ordi- Other major improve- wood. l THE DAILY GLOBE • YOURDAILYGLOBE.COM GOVERNMENT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 5 Match existing 5-lane section

3 lane 1 lane eastbound section 2 lanes westbound 2 lanes eastbound Existing Center left-turn lane 1 lane westbound 5-lane section Center left-turn lane (No paving)

Submitted graphics THE ABOVE illustrations provided by the Michigan Department of Transportation explain the U.S. 2 lane configurations that will be the outcome of the upcoming high- way reconstruction in Bessemer.

Bessemer The contractor for the project will be James Peter- son and Sons, of Medford, From page 1 Wisconsin. They were the that is completed they will lowest of three bidders, then work from Beecher with a bid of $9.9 million. Street east toward Tama- rack Avenue. 2021 Project “What that does is While MDOT officials address our detour turn off are working on the high- points,” Bradley said. way, C2AE will begin the “That’s the reasoning to 2021 project of repairing repair the west and the east all of the city’s water and end (of the city first). It gets sewer lines over two years. the pavement all fixed at City Manager Charly Loper the detour access points so said they initially applied then when the detour is in for a grant to assist the city Submitted graphic place in year two we will with the cost of the U.S. 2 THE ABOVE photo on the left and drawing on the right, provided by the Michigan Department of Transporta- be able to rebuild all the project, but then discov- tion, show how the current four-lane U.S. 2 will look when it becomes three lanes in the center part of town — area between Mill Street ered that the U.S. Depart- one for eastbound traffic, one for westbound traffic and a middle lane for turning. and Peck Street.” ment of Agriculture-Rural There will be no direc- Development had addition- tional detour implemented al funds, which would not this year. Traffic will be increase the city’s loan shifted over lanes and their component substantially to might be some flagging increase the size of the project. operations to stop traffic, “With the work that we Bradley said. In the second did with the city with year of construction there what’s called the SAW will be a directional detour. (Storm and Waste Water The detour which will send Asset Management) pro- eastbound traffic down gram, we were able to iden- Mill Street to West Galena tify more areas throughout Street, to South Moore the city that were in need of Street, to Longyear Street, replacement and repair of and down Peck Street back the sewer system and then to the highway. Westbound tying that together with the traffic will remain on U.S. 2 water distribution system during the majority of the to come up with an overall Submitted graphics reconstruction. However robust plan for the city,” THE MDOT map above shows detours planned for during parts of the coming U.S. 2 construction project in there will be a brief period said Daren Pionk project Bessemer. The eastbound and westbound detours will be used at different times. Traffic flow normally on the where traffic will be divert- manager with C2AE. highway through the winter months. ed. That detour will use The SAW program ana- Case Street, Iron Street and lyzed the age and condition maintain it. This project is doing work in opposite be connected to the resi- between $350,000 to Mine Street. This will allow of the sewer system. Pionk part of that maintenance areas. In year one while dential service line. Now $400,000. work at the Moore Street said that the system is she said. MDOT is working on the with the lead and copper The 2021 project will and Sophie Street intersec- starting to degrade and “We had a fantastic outskirts of town C2AE will rule, he said, they cannot cost $10,420,000 for the tions. U.S. 2 will be open to there is a lot of water and opportunity A lot of grant be repairing the water and reconnect to the residential water side. However of that four lanes of traffic (two in infiltration into the pipes funding, with much thanks sewer lines in the more line if it is determined to $7,814,000 is paid with a each direction) during the that has to go through the to C2AE,” Loper said. urban area of the city. have lead. He said they USDA grant. The sewer winter months of 2021- city’s water treatment and According to Pionk Than when MDOT starts to now have to replace the project total cost is 2022. lagoon system. He said that about 40% of the city will do the city center, C2AE whole line into the house. $10,996,000 and the grant “The city streets will be because of this it costs the be impacted by the 2021 will be working on the out- The 2021 project is paid for $8,245,000. one-way for the duration of city more money to main- project. Loper said there skirts of town. funded through a USDA In order to fund the the detour and will be tain an older system. will be 8.5 miles of water “So that we’re not grant. However the USDA city’s portion of the project, returned to two-way traffic “We have very, very old pipe replaced, 6 miles of almost tripping over each will not pay for work on the city is gradually raising when the detour is no water mains throughout sanitary pipe replaced, 9 other with contractors and private property. So the city its water rates. longer in effect,” Bradley the city and some years miles of road, of the scope materials,” Pionk said. and C2AE have applied for “It’s a very costly said. when it gets very cold, frost of the project and $5.1 mil- The project is further additional funds to replace endeavor for the city,” During the project the levels get so deep that they lion of road improvements. complicated because the those lines. Pionk said they Pionk said, but “necessary hill along Marshalek Road freeze up the water main,” “The coordination effort city has implemented a have an idea based on for the city.” will be lowered to provide Pionk said. “We have water between the state, the city, lead and copper rule for knowledge of the city, but While the construction for better sight distance of main breaks throughout and C2AE has been con- lead service lines, Pionk unfortunately he can’t tell activity and the congestion drivers, he said. This will the community and life of stant,” she said said. In the past municipal- which lines will need to be is going to be a big hinder- make the road easier to the pipe is getting to the According to Pionk ities were able to replace a replaced at this time. He ance on the city, the public pull out of, as drivers will end of its life cycle.” MDOT did the street water main and the ser- said they will find out dur- has to look at the endgame, be able to see traffic Loper said the system is design for U.S. 2 and C2AE vices out to the right of ing construction. He said he said, which is new approaching sooner, 100 years old and since it is did the utility design. The way, roughly the back of that the lead service lines water, new sewer system, Bradley said. so old you have to regularly two organizations will be the sidewalk. It would then are estimated to cost and new roads.

Jobs the area, and potentially reach out to them, he said.

From page 4 Job seekers Lehto explained that part Currently, the UPMW of the reason is the extra offices are open by Respecting the Past, Envisioning the Future funding that is available for appointment only due to people on unemployment COVID-19 restrictions. If a Our many backgrounds aid in service to those people who at the moment. “We are job seeker wishes to set up put the Township board into office. Some have lived in the hoping to see more job a time to come into the area their entire lives, while others have made the choice to seekers come in as things office, they are asked to set move to this area and raise their families and to be a part of start to open back up.” up a time over the phone. this great community. Despite our differences, our dedication to this community is the same. Through our meetings we While the more classic Michigan Works has a Megan Hughes/Daily Globe job fairs were put on hold variety of resources that gather to make decisions on how money is spent and saved A SIGN hangs over the door of the Michigan Works while always watching out for what is best for those who live in 2020, Michigan Works job seekers can access or office at 100 S. Mill St. in Bessemer. has been participating in be screened for, including: within the 126 square miles that make up Bessemer Town- virtual job fairs in the –Resume Assistance; –And a variety of other as how to apply for the ship. This means keeping up-to-date in all facets of running meantime. including proof reading, programs that talent spe- jobs. a township from new billing formats, accounting procedures, election laws, assessing changes, land division procedures “We partner up with all resume improvement, and cialists can screen for. For more information, road improvements/planning/zoning, tax laws, utilities’ main- the economic development writing assistance UP Michigan Works call UP Michigan Works at tenance and expansion, to education and certification. groups in the area” said –Job Search funds posts job openings on its 906-932-4059 for the Lehto. Michigan Works –Computer access for website, mytalent.org. The Gogebic County office at Our goal is to always move forward by providing the best works with these groups to job searches postings include informa- 100 S. Mill St. in Bessemer, possible services in our water and sewer systems, repairs learn about what new busi- –Training programs tion on what specific skills or 906-813-0627 for the to our roads, as well as to give our residents easier acces- nesses may be opening in and grants the company needs, as well Ontonagon County office. sibility to our township hall. We have worked diligently to re- main accessible during these trying times of the COVID pandemic. We invite you to enjoy all the park renovations, swim in the 314 Hall St., PO Box 198, swimming hole and walk or ride the newly completed trail to Marenisco, MI 49947 Bessemer and beyond. 906-787-2463 • marenisco.org We are here to serve YOU and always welcome your com- ments and considerations. • Concluded 10 year water supply contract with Superior Mineral Water for Beverly Ikola – Trustee, Sue Roberts – Trustee, exclusive use of a township well - one of the township’s largest employers. Debbie Janczak – Clerk, Hope Tarnaski – Treasurer and Jeff Randall – Supervisor. • Moving on a proposed plan for re-use of the Ojibway Correctional Facility by RauschCo Agriscience, Inc.

N10338 Mill Street, PO Box 304, Ramsay, MI 49959 Members of the Marenisco Township Board of Trustees are, from left, Clerk Donna Kenney, Phone 906-667-0423 • Fax 906-667-0436 Trustee Dave Hagen, Supervisor Bruce Mahler, Treasurer Kathy Leonard, and Trustee Kelly Dunbar. www.bessemertownship.com l 6 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 PROGRESS 2021 THE DAILY GLOBE • YOURDAILYGLOBE.COM Iron County Sheriff’s Department uses new positions to better manage operations By RICHARD JENKINS see both dispatch and jail opera- thing, it’s hard to really focus and [email protected] tions. do a better job at certain things.” HURLEY – As the reality of “With the enhanced 911 sys- He noted Kussard has also modern policing continues to get tem and being mostly automated, been able to focus more on the harder and more complicated, I felt it was important to get a communication side of things the Iron County Sheriff’s Office supervisor to just coordinate the since the switch as well – espe- has created a pair of new admin- policies and procedures of specif- cially in regards to coordinating istrative positions to better han- ically dispatch,” he said. staff training, which Samardich dle the responsibilities. Along with the enhanced sys- said has been extra helpful as In mid-August, the depart- tem, the department dispatches much of the training has gone vir- ment created one position to for more than 10 local fire depart- tual in response to the COVID-19 oversee the department’s com- ments, rescue units, EMS services pandemic. munications and dispatch sys- and law enforcement agencies Some projects that were com- tems and another to oversee the around the county; as well as pleted in part due to the respec- entire jail/dispatch side of the working with the Wisconsin tive abilities to focus on specific department with a focus on jail State Patrol and Department of aspects of the operations were a operations. Natural Resources as needed. switch in phone carriers and “We created a lieutenant posi- “(Kussard) coordinates with helping the jail’s response to the tion, which is a jail administrator, fire, with EMS; basically coordi- pandemic. and their primary function is see- nates the training for the dis- “That might not seem like ing the overall operations of the patch,” Samardich said, adding much, but it’s a bit of a process in jail. But we’ve also created a – she also handles daily supervi- setting up. So Scott was able to and this was totally new – a dis- sion of dispatchers and commu- focus primarily on that. We Richard Jenkins/Daily Globe patch supervisor, and that’s the nication center and other duties worked together to get some IRON COUNTY Sheriff’s Office jailer and dispatcher Amanda Drier rank of sergeant,” Sheriff Paul as needed. equipment off of some grants, we is on the phone while she monitors several screens at the sheriff’s Samardich said. So far, the change has been got a disinfection unit,” department and jail in Hurley. Samantha Kussard was pro- going well, Samardich said, Samardich said. moted to fill the sergeant’s posi- including a “fantastic” state jail Although the new roles were tem for its jail/dispatch side to “You can have all the training tion, while Scott Kuklenski was inspection. created, Samardich said the recognize the experience its in the world. The more you picked to fill the lieutenant posi- “We really haven’t had any department’s 8 jailer-dispatchers employees bring to the job. progress in this job, the more tion. problems. It just frees up … some remain cross-trained in both The staff advance a grade for experience you get, the better you Samardich explained the of my time, and it frees up (Kuk- roles. every five years in the depart- are,” Samardich said. “I think department’s communications lenski’s) time to specifically focus Along with creating the posi- ment, Samardich explained, up that’s worked well too, to be able system is at the point where it’s (on the jail),” Samardich said. tions, Samardich said the depart- to a Grade 4 for 15 years or more to recognize we’ve got some valu- too much for one person to over- “When you do a little bit of every- ment instituted a grade-level sys- of experience. able employees here.” Marenisco looks to future despite continuing obstacles By P.J. GLISSON work out,” given that a mixed opinions about [email protected] state court ruled in the whether to hire someone MARENISCO TOWN- state’s favor in a final deci- without training or from SHIP – Bruce Mahler has sion last year. outside of Marenisco. been Marenisco Township Hence, the fallout con- “We probably really do supervisor for only a few tinues from more than 200 need to get someone in months, but he’s already prison employees having here full time,” said Mahler, comfortable in his new job. lost their jobs. who noted that code “I’ve been around the “They didn’t find jobs enforcement in itself could township government that had the same pay and be a growing responsibility, since 2003, so it’s really benefits, and many of them especially if the former nothing new,” said Mahler, had to move away,” said OCF facility results in who earned the role in last Mahler. being a marijuana operation. fall’s election. He cited two Marenisco He emphasized, howev- Mahler just retired last natives who had left lucra- er, “It has to be the board’s August from his job as the tive jobs in the North decision.” He added that t o w n - Dakota oil fields when they anyone hired needs to be s h i p ’ s had the opportunity to get P.J. Glisson/Daily Globe “the right person.” p o l i c e good jobs in OCF. MARENISCO’s FOURTH of July celebration always illustrates the area’s resounding Regarding Marenisco chief, a “Then, all of a sudden community spirit. From left in last year’s parade are John Zorich, Post Commander businesses, Mahler said the respon- the prison closes,” said of American Legion Post No. 523 in Marenisco, carrying the American flag; Larry township tries to help sibility Mahler, adding that when Anderson of Post No. 523, carrying the Post Colors; and John Frello, Gogebic Coun- when it can. For instance, that he the same two men then ty Veterans Service Officer, carrying the Gogebic County Veterans Colors. the board voted last fall to held for returned to work in North approve a 10-year contract 1 6 Dakota, they soon lost juana and then distribute it whereas the 2019 popula- one bright spot is that state for Superior Waters, a min- years. their jobs there as well. outside of the region. tion already has been esti- sales tax revenue is in bet- eral water plant, to lease I n “Those issues were very Another prospective buyer mated at 627. Mahler said ter shape than anticipated. one of the town’s wells Bruce a d d i - difficult on a small area imagined a health center, the 1,100 reduction is “We really didn’t stop buy- with the contingency that Mahler tion, he like this,” said the new and yet another issued almost totally due to the ing,” he added, explaining the township can use it if it e v e n supervisor of the general interest but no plans. prison closure. that purchasing just shift- ever has issues with its filled in job losses from OCF. Township Attorney Jim As a result, Mahler esti- ed, unfortunately, from remaining well. briefly to run the township The state now is in the Bucknell has been working mates that the township “mom-and-pop stores” to When asked his view on when former Supervisor process of trying to sell the to create an ordinance that may lose $60,000 in rev- big-box establishments. the township’s strength, he Bob Raisanen died unex- property that once housed would allow marijuana enue sharing next year, and The township also still said, unequivocally, “I pectedly in 2009. OCF and that has been dor- enterprise only on that that loss will be felt in full has income from property absolutely believe that it’s Within a few months mant for more than two property. A pending adjust- in the township’s general taxes, which rise each year not our government, our after Raisanen’s passing, years. ment in zoning also would fund. in conjunction with prop- businesses, our nature. It’s Richard Bouvette took over Regarding the likeli- allow any form of enter- One of the expenses erty values. our people.” as supervisor and hood of a sale occurring, prise there. that the township must pay “We’re like everyone He mentioned how remained in the role until Mahler said, “Sure, it’s pos- After all, said Mahler, it from its general fund is a else,” he said. “We rely on some folks are forced to he retired last November. sible. It’s up to the people is not yet clear who may 40 percent match on costs our real property taxes for leave the area to find Mahler said Bouvette also who have the money and buy the land. for the nine miles of paved funding, and those are sta- employment, “but they’re helped to ease the transi- are willing to pay the Meanwhile, Mahler said township roads that are not ble.” coming home on the tion by keeping him “in the price.” that finances are a continu- state or federal. The Goge- In relation to personnel, Fourth of July,” he said, loop.” He said that he does not ing concern for the town- bic County Road Commis- the township has seen noting their loyalty to the Now that Mahler is in know what price the state ship. sion covers the remaining some major changes. Board area. charge of the township is asking and added that The state Department of 60 percent. members were sad to lose Moreover, he said, extendedly, he has found “trying to contact anybody Treasury bases revenue Mahler said that he does former Treasurer Diane Marenisco residents don’t himself immediately at the state right now is sharing on population, and not yet know what the Dean, who died last always agree on every issue immersed in two continu- almost impossible.” Marenisco’s 2021 allot- township will receive for September. However, new “but when push comes to ing challenges: the COVID- In terms of the value of ment was not harmed this year’s McNitt Gas Tax Treasurer Kathy Leonard is shove, we’re all Milltown- 19 pandemic and “the the former OCF site, how- because it was based on the funds. He noted that already making strides ers.” trickle-down effects of the ever, Mahler assured, “It’s a area’s 2010 population. Marenisco received with her ongoing responsi- The supervisor said that closing of the prison.” lot.” During township Mahler said this year’s $28,000 last year, but bilities. another event locals are The State Department of board meetings in recent amount actually rose by reduced driving in relation Another loss not yet looking forward to this Corrections closed Ojib- months, informal 4.9 percent, from $99,093 to the pandemic is affecting resolved is that of the town- year is the 50th Annual way Correctional Facility appraisals have suggested a in 2020 to $103,093 in any such funding. ship police chief. The slot Slowpitch Softball Tourna- with little warning in sliding scale of millions in 2021. Hence, state and federal has remained open since ment. The Marenisco December of 2018, and value for the totally-fenced In 2022, when 2020 highway officials have Mahler’s departure, Sports Club will sponsor Marenisco Township then in land with multiple build- census calculations will be reported that Michigan although some applica- that event from July 16-18. fought the closure in court. ings. used, the population num- overall will have fewer tions have been received. Overall, Mahler said he Despite the fact that One out-of-town devel- bers for the township will funds available for costs Board members have and others remain positive township officials “had oper has expressed interest have changed dramatically. relating to its state and fed- debated whether they despite any odds. “We’ll hoped for resolution,” in purchasing the property That’s because the 2010 eral highways. should reduce the position keep pushing forward,” he Mahler said that “didn’t as a place to process mari- population was 1,727, According to Mahler, to part time. They also have said. “That’s all we can do.”

Housing any funding. In 2017, Gates said they vided them with the support to fol- began the process of acquiring fund- low through with their vision.” ing for the renovations. The property itself is funded From page 4 Gates said they purchased Low through the U.S. Department of Agri- added a state of the art security sys- Income Housing Tax Credits through culture-Rural Development. Accord- tem for the added comfort and secu- the state’s Housing Development ing to Gates the USDA is responsible Dean Law Office, P.C. rity of the residents. Authority program. The credits are for more than 600 low income hous- A small office building was added able to be sold to investors and than ing projects in the state. during the remodeling. This was nec- raise the equity to renovate the prop- In order to qualify for low incom- essary, Rogowski said to insure that erty. ing housing a person must make only all units are available to those who TJ acquisitions officially partnered 60% of the median income. In the need them. Prior to the renovations, with UPCAP as co-owner in 2019, state of Michigan the median income, she said, they were using one of the Gates said. This is the third time the is $29,672 for an individual and apartments as an office. two companies have worked together $57,144 for a household. According “It was a smooth operation,” to improve a low income housing to gates, the average income for rural Rogowski said of the construction. community. He said that the two development property residents is The name of the complex was companies also co-own affordable $12,000 per year. changed in January 2020 to reflect housing properties in Escanaba and Applications are available and the renovations. Ishpeming. accepted on site, but are sent to the UPCAP purchased the property in “What we brought to the equation UPCAP offices in Escanaba for pro- 2014-15 to preserve it as affordable – TJ Acquisitions – is just our experi- cessing. According to Rogowski they TIMOTHY M. DEAN housing in the community, Gates ence with developing and renovating have lots of applications coming in Licensed in MI & WI said. He said that UPCAP had to put affordable housing,” Gates said. and there is a wait-list. She said appli- Woodlands Professional Building a “significant” amount of money into “We’ve done over 50 properties simi- cations are weighed on need and 204 Harrison St., Ironwood, MI 49938 the apartments before applying for lar to Northwoods Estates. … We pro- availability. 906.932.4010 • [email protected]