City council approves planning appointees and policy actions
City council approves Robert Law Charles Vale sano and Paul Kolesar for the Planning Commission. Manager authorized to pursue printing for the City Charter. Bids on Workmen's Compensation due as policy expires Feb 2 1972. Underground wiring policy held in abeyance for further work. Building permits for Ernest Sharon and Peter Barbera approved with costs 3000 this year and 1000 in 1972. Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign compliant LO. Need to advertise to build an eligibility roster for police. VFW rental request denied. No snow dumping by private parties. Plan for a meeting with Wakefield Township and developers set. Mobile Home Ordinance under study. Tree cutting and other matters to be discussed. Consider alternating snow plowing routes. Address abuse of coffee breaks among city employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Law
Charles Valesano
Paul Kolesar
Planning Commission
Anderson
Ernest Sharon
Peter Barbera
Law Enforcement Officers Training Council
VFW
Ballone
Wakefield Township
Andy Bednar
Christmas Program At Wakefield Methodist Opens With Song
Wakefield United Methodist Sunday School held a Christmas program on December 19. The program featured a congregation opening with Hark the Herald Angels Sing, accompanied by Jo Boette. Primary and Mrs Irving Wanink classes presented multiple recitations and songs, with readings by Susan Hocking, Elaine and James Hanson, and Franki Lischalk. The White gift offering benefits the Children’s Home in Farmington, Michigan. Santa distributed gifts and treats after the benediction by Rev J Harold Wallis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield United Methodist Sunday School
Herald Angels
Jo Boette
Margaret Williams
Mark Franklin
Peter Drahn
Dale Williams
Jean Marie Williams
Nicky Wanink
Louis Boetto
Zaccheus
Susan Hocking
Elaine
James Hanson
Franki Lischalk
Jeffrey Letcher
Ricky Letcher
Roy Lindbeerge
Richard Brown
Methodist Church
Farmington, Mich
Jerry Wanink
Todd Grimes
Terri Grimes
Robert Lumakka
Roseann Lindberg
Happness
Craig Belangie
David Wanink
Brad Letcher
J. Harold Wallis
Santa Claus
Bowling League Dec 20 Team Results Report
Commercial Bowling League results list all matches from December 20 with teams Bingo's Garage Sports Bar American Legion Lakeview Inn Stan's Big Dollar KO Rose's Bar Gil's Auto Wakefield VFW and top players. High series Joe Beber 581 Arnie Grambow 542 Don Pezzetti 5387 and high games Joe Beber 241 Arnie Grambow 204 Chip Johnson 203 plus high team game Bingo's Garage 917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Wakefield
Joe Beber
Arnie Grambow
Chip Johnson
Bingo’s Garage
Christmas program at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Wakefield Bessemer held a Christmas program titled Light a Candle for the Savior directed by Mrs Larry Nelson with Sherry Halberg assisting. Sixty speaking parts featured children from nursery to eighth grade, candle light messages, carols, a Road to Bethlehem skit, and a Santa appearance honoring CCD teachers Sisters Marie and Gustavus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
Wakefield-Bessemer
Larry Nelson
Sherry Halberg
Dale Hakamaki
Peter Christianson
Carrie Nelson
Donald Fus
Tommy Ahonen
Kim Ahonen
Lise Schneck
John Suomi
Jody Sampson
Nancy la Rose
Vickie Sturkel
Carrie Hakamaki
Alfred Schneck
Lynn Hakamaki
Jean Ballone
David Hakamaki
Todd Sturkel
Todd Sampson
Pamela Jurasin
Sheryl Wienandt
Debra Jurma
David Nelson
Robin Sampson
Joy Wuorinen
Robert Ahonen
Tecacer
Sandra Ahonen
Ann Margaret Ballone
Teddy
Keith Mattila
Robert Evsich
Lynette Marten
Jill Wuorinen
Mary Ann Ahonen
Cynthia Henderson
Kelly
Man
Denise Superits
Janet Daniels
Karen Halberg
Debbie Johnson
Frosty
Tom Yon
Policeman
Cindy Miskovich
Bethlehem
Noel
Roger Skolasinski
Robert Piccidi
John Kleimola
Jack
Tony Ringsmut
Central School Children Present Christmas Program
The CCD Classes of Immaculate Conception Church staged a Christmas program on December 19 at Father Daniel Hall led by Mrs. Willis Harvey with Mrs. L. G Wilson as accompanist and Donna Berno as announcer. Mrs. Cosmo Bonello, Altar Society president, presented a red rose corsage to Mrs. Harvey for years of work on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCD
Immaculate Conception Church
Father Daniel Hall
Willis Harvey
L. G Wilson
Donna Berno
Cosmo Bonello
Altar Society
Harvey
Central School
Delbert Jacobson
Ruth Litsheim
Saint Nicholas
Clement C. Moore
Amy Kuusisto
Personal greetings from visiting relatives over holiday weekend
Numerous families from Wisconsin Michigan Illinois and Minnesota visited over the Christmas holiday weekend. Guests included Gene Tate and family Dallas Ed Lepinski and family Milwaukee Walter Simchak and Jackie from Milwaukee Myron Swanson and family Yutica Mich David Zazeski Manitowoc Wis Jerry Orsoni Eau Claire Wis Dan Hendrickson Brighton Mich and others visiting at various local homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Tate
Julie
Jackie
Eddy
Dallas
Texas
Myron Swanson
Yutica, Mich
William Harvey
August Trent
Hurley
David Zazeski
Manitowoc, Wis
Xavier Zazeski
Steve Miskovich
Jerry Orsoni
Eau Claire , Wis
Tony Sgaggio
Mark
Dan Hendrickson
Brighton
Mich
John Tarro
Sunday School Program at First Lutheran is Presented
The First Lutheran Church Sunday School presented Follow the Star a devotion service on Sunday December 26 starting at 10 45 am The program featured moving carols scripture readings led by Daryl Dean Scott Velin and Rev Wayne Kuusisto a manger scene with named participants and a Christmas message concluding with benediction by Richard Giachino and a close hymn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Church
Douglas Nurmi
Daryl Dean
Tracy Kauranen
William Horn
Mary Ann Rolando
Carla Pikka
Wayne Kuusisto
Richard Giachino
Bruce Willing
Joseph
Kim Belongie
Mary
Carolyn Kivi
Angel
Billy Ahola
Roger Bachand
Rolf Lehtinen
Shepherd
Jack Johnson
Ryan Koivu
Randy Pikka
Lee Maki
Randy Keski
Dan Hongisto
Jeffrey Hautala
Glenn Mattson
Christmas Program Sparks Holiday Spirit in Grade Three Finale
A Christmas program features the carols He is Born and Angel We Have Heard on High with moving harmony. The finale, led by grade three, ends with O Come Let Us Adore Him. Mr. Dwight Lundeby directs the music, while parents and special guests attend the festive event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Lundeby
Weekend Visit Binds Iron Mountain Family Ties
A family from Iron Mountain spent the holiday weekend with Mrs. Romagnoli and her brothers Leroy and Charles, along with their wives, children, and other relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Mountain
Altar Society Holds Christmas Meeting and Donations
The Immaculate Conception Church Altar Society met at Father Daniel Hall for a potluck and gift exchange with Christmas readings and songs led by Mrs. Willis Harevy. Nine caroling girls performed. donations approved include 25 to Ernest Williams Fund and 5 to Gogebic County Chapter of Retarded Children, plus altar flowers. A February 13 pot luck Family Dinner was set. letter received about Immanuel Lutheran Church’s 50th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altar Society of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Father
L. G. Wilson
Rachele Radowski
Immanuel Lutheran Church
For Sale: GoBese Tablets and E-Vap water pills
Baynes Pharmacy advertises GoBese Tablets and E-Vap water pills with a fatigue relief angle. A second line promotes Zip pies as an iron pill for sale at Baynes Pharmacy dated January 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baynes Pharmacy
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