Call (906) 932-4449 DAYS ‘TIL CHRISTMAS The Best Gift for the Go Pack Go Ironwood, MI 16 Holidays is a Aaron Jones leads Packers Redsautosales.com Gift Certificate from: past Washington, 20-15 Ironwood, MI 906-932-4400 SPORTS • 9 Since 191 9 DAILY GLOBE Monday, December 9, 2019 Snow likely yourdailyglobe.com | High: 20 | Low: 2 | Details, page 2 PARADE OF LIGHTS Aspirus Auxiliary holds annual Tree of Love lighting By RICHARD JENKINS [email protected] IRONWOOD – One week after bad weather forced organiz- ers to postpone the event, a crowd gathered outside Aspirus Ironwood Hospital Sunday for the hospital auxiliary’s annual Tree of Love and Celebration Tree lighting. The Tree of Love is decorated with white lights, while the near- by Celebration Tree features col- orful lights. “(The white lights) are for people who have passed. The colored lights are for celebra- tion – they’re for birthdays, graduations (and other occa- sions),” said Carol D’Alberto, the president of the hospital auxiliary. After a brief prayer by Father Frank Kordek, the trees were lit and the crowd sang “First Noel,” before everyone went inside to continue the program. Aspirus Ironwood CEO Paula Chermside said the event was Richard Jenkins/Daily Globe one of her favorite parts of the JACK FROST walks down Aurora Street in downtown Ironwood Saturday night during the city's Jack Frost Festival of Lights Parade. holiday season, as it gives people the opportunity to reflect on the special people in their lives and the impact they’ve had. Ironwood celebrates winter with Jack Frost Festival “I think the opportunity to By RICHARD JENKINS a success. entries were intended to cele- didn’t appear to keep people really come together and really [email protected] “(I’m) very pleased with how brate some aspect of the holiday away. celebrate those special people is IRONWOOD – As they have the parade went. There were season or winter in the North- “The wind died off as the really wonderful,” Chermside for 25 years, residents of Iron- more floats, but more impor- woods. parade went down (the route),” told the crowd. wood and the surrounding area tantly many more of the floats There were 34 entries in this Meyer said. The annual tree lighting is came out to celebrate winter Sat- had excellent lighting,” Meyer year’s parade, according to Although the parade winners part of the auxiliary’s mission of urday during the city’s Jack said. “(Entries) were more well Meyer – possibly the most in weren’t available Sunday, Meyer supporting the hospital and its Frost parade and surrounding developed, in terms of their pre- parade history. said this year’s parade featured endeavors in the community, activities. sentation, than they have been Although there was wind and some changes to judging crite- according to D’Alberto. One of Michael Meyer, the director of in previous years.” blowing snow at the beginning the Ironwood Chamber of Com- Although there was no formal of the parade, Meyer said the merce, called Saturday’s parade theme, Meyer said parade weather improved over time and FESTIVAL — page 5 TREE — page 5 Gov. Whitmer HOLIDAY TRADITIONS announces new STANDING OUT- SIDE of the Mercer Community Cen- resource for sexual ter on Saturday Outdoor market are, from left, Mer- assault survivors cer native Amy brings European flair YPSILANTI – Gov. Gretchen Lee of Wright- Whitmer announced a new stown, Wis., and MERCER – A European-style outdoor resource for sexual assault sur- Amber Wildcat of market in Mercer was just the ticket for Sat- vivors last week that is designed Lac du Flambeau, urday night revelers looking for holiday gifts to improve access to counseling Wis. The women or a steady bonfire. resources. were part of a Located behind the Pines restaurant on Whitmer announced Tues- brigade of “ugly the town’s main street, the market featured day that, in addition to calling sweater carolers” strings of holiday lights and multiple tents the state’s 855-VOICES4 sexual who marched in with marketers selling a variety of items, assault hotline, survivors can the parade. including clothing and holiday décor such as candles, wreaths, and a variety of crafts. now also text 1-866-238-1454. P.J. Glisson/Daily Globe “This texting feature is an Chris Skinner of Mercer was selling important way to make sure Mercer Candy Cane Celebration major hit homemade flutes while his dog, Tiva, a every survivor in Michigan has Labrador and Malamute mix, wandered the direct access to the support and By P.J. GLISSON carrying Santa and Mrs. cohorts like to participate grounds, visiting other canine pals and rel- [email protected] resources they deserve,” Whit- Claus, the Candy Cane in the Candy Cane events ishing the many sights and sounds of the mer said. “I want every survivor MERCER – Mother Court of Mercer School, “just for the fun” and also event. in our state to know that your Nature smiled along with Faith Lutheran Church, to support the community A small group of carolers also entertained voice and your story matter, and local residents as tempera- and Mercer Area Ambu- in which they like to relax with a combination of both religious and when you’re ready to talk, we’re tures near 30 degrees lance. and play cards and visit pop Christmas tunes. The singers represent- ready to listen.” helped to make the Mercer Adding humor to the local establishments. ed area churches of the Lutheran, Catholic She made the announcement Candy Cane Christmas Cel- mix was a float called The parade also includ- and Methodist faiths. at Eastern Michigan University ebration a big success for “Rudolph Gone Rogue,” ed law enforcement cars Dave Zellmer and Lynn Zimmerman, both during the fifth annual “Let’s both locals and tourists. which was conceived by and veterans with flags led of Mercer, were among many people enjoy- End Campus Sexual Assault” The afternoon began Troy Jastromski of Wauna- by Commander Bob Davis ing conversation by the bonfire. summit, where she also gave the with the traditional Candy kee, Wis. of the Mercer Area VFW “Just happy to be out,” said Zimmerman, keynote address. Cane parade along the He was helped by his Post 9536. while surveying the pretty scene with a broad The texting feature expands town’s main street. The pro- friends, who included Dave Completing the lineup smile. the existing hotline, which cession of nonstop cheer Hochstein and Jerry were miscellaneous vehi- The outdoor market was held in conjunc- offers 24/7, free, confidential included big, red trucks Urban, also of Waunakee, cles, including several four- tion with Mercer’s Candy Cane Celebration, and anonymous support to sur- from Mercer Fire and Res- and Jim Mielke of Wood- wheelers decked out with which included a main street parade, fol- vivors, their family members cue and the huge, green bury, Minn. holiday decals, tinsel, and lowed by a party at the Mercer Community groomers from the Mercer “I have a cabin in Mer- Center. Snow-Goers, Inc. cer,” said Jastromski, who —P.J. Glisson Among floats were those added that he and his SURVIVORS — page 5 MERCER — page 5 TODAY INDEX Snow likely — Details, page 2 Classifieds . .12-13 75 cents Comics . .11 Sunday Today’s records Snowfall Community . .3 Vol. 101, No. 16 High 36 High 54 (1939) 48 hours to 7 a.m. Education . .6 Low 32 Low -24 (1927) Sunday 0.5 in. Snow depth 15 in. Obituaries . .7 Year ago today Precipitation Season total 57.5 in. Opinion . .4 High 26 48 hours to 7 a.m. Last year 48.9 in. Sports . .9-10 Low 1 Sunday 0.3 in. l 2 MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2019 AREA / NATION THE DAILY GLOBE • YOURDAILYGLOBE.COM FIVE-DAY FORECASTFOORECAST FOR IRONWOODIRRONWOOD TODAY TUESDAYTUESDAAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAYTHURSSDAY FRIDAY Snow Chance Snow Few Snow Snow Likely Showerss Mostly Cloudy Showers Showers Likely 20° 2° 5° -6°-66° -1° -9° 10° 0° 24° 16° Winds: Winds: Winds: Winds:Winnds: Winds: 9-139-13 mphmph SSESSE 1111 mphmph W 7-107-10 mphmph W 9 mphmph S 6-96-9 mphmph S Ontonagon LOCALL OUTLOOK 24/13 Todayy we will see cloudy skies with Bergland a 100%00% chance of snow, highg 20/6 tempetemperatureerature of 220°,0°, humidity of 94%. Wakefield Ironwood Southh southeast wind 9 to 13 mph. Saxon 19/4 20/2 Marenisco New snow accumulation of around 22/2 five inchesnches possible. Bessemer 19/5 Upson Hurley 20/4 Watersmeet 20/-2 20/2 19/4 SUNS AND MOON Mercer 20/-2 Associated Press Manitowish 21/4 SunriseSunri . ...............................................................................se .........................................................................7:32 a.m. A U.S. Marine stands in front of the USS Missouri during a ceremony to mark the Minocqua SunsetSunse . ...............................................................................et...........................................................................4:13 p.m. 78th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Saturday, at Pearl Harbor, 22/3 MoonriseMoon . ...............................................................................nrise .......................................................................3:00 p.m. Hawaii. Survivors and members of the public gathered in Pearl Harbor to remem- MoonsetMoon . ...............................................................................nset........................................................................4:31 a.m. ber those killed when Japanese planes bombed the Hawaii naval base 78 years ago and launched the U.S. into World War II. About a dozen survivors of the attack ALMANAC REGIONALREGIONAL WEATHER NATIONALNAATIONAL WEATHER