Call (906) 932-4449 Ironwood, MI Girls hoops Hurley loses to South Shore Redsautosales.com SPORTS • 9 DAILY GLOBE Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Snow likely yourdailyglobe.com | High: 20 | Low: 12 | Details, page 2 DiGiorgio SUPERIOR FALLS welcomed back as Public Safety director By BRYAN HELLIOS [email protected] IRONWOOD – The Iron- wood City Commission wel- comed back Andrew DiGior- gio as the director of the Pub- lic Safety Department. After the meeting DiGiorgio told the Daily Globe he was leaving his t e a c h i n g position at G o g e b i c Communi- ty College to return to the posi- tion he left 18 months ago. Andrew He said DiGiorgio his deci- sion to quit teaching was not because he didn’t enjoy it, but because he realized he missed law enforcement. Submitted photo Digiorgio said his style of SUPERIOR FALLS is frozen over Monday, as seen in this photo provided by Ironwood resident Bonnie Wainio. policing is more “non-tradi- tional” and he would like to engage more with the com- munity to receive input and help solve problems together. GCC board to deliberate on president interviews “Public safety doesn’t have all the answers, but I believe By BRYAN HELLIOS agenda calls for the board to University of Nevada-Reno; a of Arts in English language and as a community we can create [email protected] approve the beginning of contract Bachelors of Arts in physical edu- literature from the University of solutions,” he said. IRONWOOD – The Gogebic negotiations with a finalist. cation from California State Uni- Michigan; and a Bachelor of Arts The commission also Community College Board of The four candidates are: versity-Chico; and Associate of in English with a concentration heard from Jackie Powers, Trustees is holding a special George McNulty, Richard Sax, Science and Associate of Arts in American studies from Haver- director of the recent Sisu Ski meeting today to deliberate on Stacy Young and Gerald “Jay” from from Feather River College ford College in Haverford, Pa. Fest. She thanked the city, the recent interviews of four final- Edgren. in Quincy, Calif. Stacy Young is currently dean ABR Trails, the Sisu board, ists seeking to become the col- McNulty is currently the vice Sax currently serves as of the School of Business and Public Safety Department and lege’s next president. president of student affairs at provost and vice president for School of Advanced Technology all the citizens for their help The meeting will be at 4:30 Colby Community College in academic affairs at University of at Southwestern Michigan Col- to make the race a success. p.m. in Room B22 of the Solin Colby and previously served as Rio Grande Community College lege in downstate Dogwagiac and Powers said Sisu is accept- Center for Business Education. interim director of financial assis- in Rio Grande, Ohio. Previously, previously served as dean of the ing grant applications until The board will first open the tance at Western Nevada College. served as campus dean and chief Niles Campus at Southwestern March 31 for organizations floor for public comment and He earned a Doctor of Philosophy academic officer at the University Michigan College in Dogwagiac. that promote silent sports. then deliberate on each of the in educational leadership and a of New Mexico Valencia Campus, The organization is using four finalists who interviewed on Master of Arts in counseling and in Los Lunas, N.M. He earned a funds from racing fees to sup- campus last week. Finally, the educational psychology from the Doctor of Philosophy and Master port such concerns here. GCC — page 5 In other business, the com- mission: –Approved the purchase of a new patrol car for Four snowmobilers rescued in Ontonagon County $25,076. WHITE PINE – Four returned to a nearby ty. State Police troopers, used the steep banks or walk- –Adopted a resolution Minnesota men were res- resort to call for help, The snowmobilers had the North Country Trail ing through the deep, soft which waves penalties for non- cued from the Big Iron according to the DNR traveled up the river – in an effort to reach the snow on the river edge, filing of property affidavits. River near White Pine this release, notifying police despite the Forest Service group from the north, the two still had to deal –Announced the retire- weekend after their snow- the four riders had gotten closing the ice to riders – according to the release. with breaking through the ment of Waste Water Authori- mobiles got stuck on the their sleds stuck in the to get to an area where The two DNR officers ice into the slush or shal- ty Manager Mark Bowman. river. slush in middle of the they planned to ride off- were forced to abandon low water below as well as –Authorized bids for the The Negaunee Region- river. trail in the backcountry, their snowmobiles and sections of open water. Country Club Road water- al Dispatch center Among those respond- according to the DNR. snowshoe up river follow- The two eventually met main Project. received a report that the ing to the report were con- Upon arriving on the ing the tracks of the snow- the four riders walking –Approved an agreement men had become separat- servation officers Jenni scene, Hanson and mobiles. downstream after they with Coleman Engineering ed from their group and Hanson and Zach Painter. Painter traveled up Forest “We decided to walk had abandoned their for the Ayer Street and Coun- were stranded at approxi- The two DNR officers had Road 360 to a bridge up the tracks of the sleds machines and attempted try Club Road, MDOT mately 6:30 p.m. EST Sat- been working near Berg- where they could attempt because that was the path to reach safety. Small Urban Grant Project. urday, according to a land with U.S. Forest Ser- to travel the river and of least resistance,” Han- The four men, estimat- –Announced the National Department of Natural vice Law Enforcement reach the snowmobilers son said in the release. “It ed to be between 25 and Resources news release. Officer Josh Lopac rather from the south. Lopac, was the easiest walking.” One of the other mem- than their normal beat along with a volunteer While the route was bers of the group had patrolling Gogebic Coun- and several Michigan preferable to negotiating IRONWOOD — page 5 RESCUED — page 5 Wakefield council finalizes contract for new manager By P.J. GLISSON Annual salary will be mayor regarding Brown, [email protected] $51,000 in the first year but he added, “He was fully WAKEFIELD – Wake- and will rise gradually to in agreement. He was excit- field city council members $62,000 if Brown, who is ed to start.” Granato added AT A MONDAY voted Monday evening to from Belding, Mich., opts that Brown was confident evening meet- accept a counter offer from to stay a fourth year. the council would accept ing of the Wake- Robert Brown, Jr., who was Mayor John Granato his counter offer, which field city coun- their first choice for a new said after the meeting that included provisions for cil, Mayor John city manager. Brown’s starting date is severance pay in the event Granato studies Brown interviewed with still flexible, but he hopes of his termination. paperwork the council on Jan. 14, and he will be able to train with The “at-will” terms of while city clerk the council voted to offer current city manager Brown’s contract are Sue Ahonen him the position on Jan. Richard Brackney, who described in the contract takes notes. 23. The “at-will” employ- intends to retire as of May as follows: ment contract is for three 24. P.J. Glisson/Daily Globe years, with an option to “We haven’t had confir- renew for a fourth year. mation from him,” said the WAKEFIELD — page 5 TODAY INDEX Snow likely — Details, page 2 Business . .13 75 cents Classifieds . .12-14 Monday Today’s records Snowfall Comics . .11 Vol. 100, No. 70 High 24 High 48 (1908) 24 hours to 7 a.m. Community . .4 Low 8 Low -41 (1967) Monday 2.3 in. Snow depth 23 in. Obituaries . .2, 8 Year ago today Precipitation Season total 115.5 in. Opinion . .4 High 18 24 hours to 7 a.m. Last year 118.2 in. Low -4 Monday 0.18 in. Sports . .9-10 l 2 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2019 AREA / NATION THE DAILY GLOBE • YOURDAILYGLOBE.COM FIVE-DAY FORECASTFOORECAST FOR IRONWOODIRRONWOOD Obituaries TODAY WEDNESDAYWEDNESDDAY THURSDAY FRIDAYFRIDDAY SATURDAY June Clara (Kirmse) Tredeau ONTONAGON, Mich. – June Clara ethic, positive attitude and countless (Kirmse) Tredeau, 89, of Greenland, attributes were instilled in all of her- Scatteredd Scattered Few SnowS Few Snow was called by the Lord to once again children. June and Lester led their lives Snow Likely Snow Snow ShowersShowwers Showers be with the love of her life and the man as examples of good-hearted people. that adored her for over half a century. June is survived and will be missed 20° 12° 21° 8°8 17° 10° 16° 2° 14° 4° June passed away on Sunday, Feb. 10, by all of her children, Rose Lee (Mark) Winds: Winds: Winds: Winds:Winnds: Winds: 2019 in the caring hands of the staff at Slocum of Greenland; Gerald (Joyce) 9 mphmph NNNENE 66-9-9 mphmph W 3-63-6 mmphph EENENE 1010 mphmph E 7 mphmph NWNW Ontonagon Aspirus Long-Term Care. Tredeau of Marquette; Gary (Kim) Tre- She was born on Nov. 8, 1929 to the deau of Mineral Bluff, Ga.; Allen Ontonagon LOCALL OUTLOOK 22/13 late Reinhold and Minnie Kirmse.