DOWNTOWN IRONWOOD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - There will be a Regular meeting of the DIDA, on Thursday, July 29, 2010, beginning at 8:00 AM, Women’s Club Room on the second Floor in the Ironwood Municipal Memorial Building, Ironwood, Michigan. AGENDA items include: 1. Call to Order. 2. Recording of the Roll. 3. Consider approval of the June 24, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes. 4. Approval of the Docket. 5. Citizens wishing to address the Authority on Agenda Items (3 Minute Limit). 6. Receive and place on file George Goerig’s letter of resignation. 7. Update on Grant Application. 8. Update on Annual Blueprint Benchmarks. 9. Update on Blueprint Action Plan. a. Update on style and price of downtown benches. 10. Video on other Communities’ Downtowns. 11. Citizens wishing to address the Authority on items not on the Agenda. (3 Minute Limit) 12. Other Business. and 13. Adjournment.

WEEKLY MINER'S MEMORIAL HERITAGE PARK HIKES BEGIN - The Friends of Miners Memorial Heritage Park would like to invite the public to join us for a weekly evening hike into the mining heritage areas of Ironwood (also known as the "caves area") at 6:00 PM on Thursday evenings. Our next hike will begin on Thursday, July 29th, 2010, at 6:00 PM. The Friends of Miners Memorial Heritage Park is a non-profit organization that is committed to creating, promoting and maintaining a new city park in Ironwood that would span the area that in the early years of last century contained at least five iron mines. The organization would like to create paths for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing within this area that is currently city-owned land. In addition, the Friends of MMHP plan on putting up informative signs along trails to tell visitors of the mining history within the park. Interested hikers should meet at the School Bus Garage on Ayer Street. Hikers should bring water and wear sturdy footwear. For more information contact: Lee-Ann Garske, Coleman Engineering Company, 200 East Ayer Street, Ironwood, MI 49938, 906-932-5048.

BRAT FRY FUNDRAISER - On Saturday, July 31, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at Super One in Hurley, the Friends of the Ironwood Carnegie Library will be holding a Brat Fry Fundraiser.  Money raised during the fundraiser will go towards programing at the Ironwood Carnegie Library. To volunteer to help heat and serve, please sign up at the Library circulation desk OR call the Library at (906) 932-0203 OR Call Kris the “Brat Boss” at (906) 932-4417. For more information about the Friends of the Ironwood Carnegie Library's Brat Fry, [CLICK HERE].

IRONWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION - There will be a Regular Meeting of the Ironwood Planning Commission on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, beginning at 5:30 PM in the  Community Development Conference Room on the second floor of the Municipal Memorial Building in Downtown Ironwood, Michigan. The Agenda for the meeting is as follows: 1. Call Regular Meeting to Order. 2. Recording of the Roll. 3. Consider approval of the July 7, 2010 Public Hearing/Regular Meeting Minutes. 4. Approval of the Docket. 5. Citizens wishing to address the Commission on Agenda Items (3 Minute Limit). OLD BUSINESS 6. Update on Trailer Factory Area. 7. Update on Noise Ordinance. 8. Project Updates. NEW BUSINESS 9. Citizens wishing to address the Commission on items not on the Agenda. (3 Minute Limit) 10. Other Business. 11. Adjournment. NOTE: There is a 20 minute discussion limit on Agenda Items. A motion with majority vote is needed to continue with discussion.

GRAND VIEW HEALTH SYSTEM AUXILLARY BOOK FAIR - The Grand View Health System Auxiliary annual book fair will be held on Thursday, August 5th from 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and on Friday, August 6th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The book fair will be held at Grand View Hospital, N10561 Grand View Lane, (off of US-2) Ironwood, Michigan, in the conference rooms.

WEEKLY MINER'S MEMORIAL HERITAGE PARK HIKES BEGIN - The Friends of Miners Memorial Heritage Park would like to invite the public to join us for a weekly evening hike into the mining heritage areas of Ironwood (also known as the "caves area") at 6:00 PM on Thursday evenings. Our next hike will begin on Thursday, August 5th, 2010, at 6:00 PM. The Friends of Miners Memorial Heritage Park is a non-profit organization that is committed to creating, promoting and maintaining a new city park in Ironwood that would span the area that in the early years of last century contained at least five iron mines. The organization would like to create paths for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing within this area that is currently city-owned land. In addition, the Friends of MMHP plan on putting up informative signs along trails to tell visitors of the mining history within the park. Interested hikers should meet at the School Bus Garage on Ayer Street. Hikers should bring water and wear sturdy footwear. For more information contact: Lee-Ann Garske, Coleman Engineering Company, 200 East Ayer Street, Ironwood, MI 49938, 906-932-5048.

UPNORTH TEA PARTY PATRIOTS REGULAR MEETING - The UpNorth Tea Party Patriots will meet at 6:30 PM, on Wednesday, August 11th, 2010, at the VFW in Bessemer, Michigan.

The UpNorth Tea Party Patriots, according to their website, are a grassroots movement who want to challenge our politicians to have an understanding and respect for the Constitution before Political Party Ideology.

"The UpNorth Tea Party Patriots feel strongly about returning to the basic principles and values that our Founding Fathers held dear. It is important that we all take a stand for our nation and uphold the principles in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Furthermore, we feel it necessary to encourage residents of the Western U.P. and Northern Wisconsin to exercise their right to vote and do it in a most responsible way."

The group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. For more information about the group and its meetings, check out their website at www.upnorthpatriots.com.

WEEKLY MINER'S MEMORIAL HERITAGE PARK HIKES BEGIN - The Friends of Miners Memorial Heritage Park would like to invite the public to join us for a weekly evening hike into the mining heritage areas of Ironwood (also known as the "caves area") at 6:00 PM on Thursday evenings. Our next hike will begin on Thursday, August 12th, 2010, at 6:00 PM. The Friends of Miners Memorial Heritage Park is a non-profit organization that is committed to creating, promoting and maintaining a new city park in Ironwood that would span the area that in the early years of last century contained at least five iron mines. The organization would like to create paths for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing within this area that is currently city-owned land. In addition, the Friends of MMHP plan on putting up informative signs along trails to tell visitors of the mining history within the park. Interested hikers should meet at the School Bus Garage on Ayer Street. Hikers should bring water and wear sturdy footwear. For more information contact: Lee-Ann Garske, Coleman Engineering Company, 200 East Ayer Street, Ironwood, MI 49938, 906-932-5048.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - Join Grand View Health System’s newly formed ‘All Cancer Support Group’ open to cancer patients, cancer survivors, and caregivers. Anyone coping with cancer either personally or as a caregiver are invited to attend this support group. It will provide a comfortable setting to allow open discussion and sharing of experiences.  Meeting and talking with others who have survived cancer can serve as a beacon of hope to those who are going through their own battle with cancer.

This group meets the third Tuesday of every month.  The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 17th, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Grand View Hospital Conference Room B.  Call the Grand View Health Line at (906) 932-2443 to register. Or visit www.gvhs.org for additional information.

UPNORTH TEA PARTY PATRIOTS REGULAR MEETING - The UpNorth Tea Party Patriots will meet at 6:30 PM, on Wednesday, August 25th, 2010, at the VFW in Bessemer, Michigan.

The UpNorth Tea Party Patriots, according to their website, are a grassroots movement who want to challenge our politicians to have an understanding and respect for the Constitution before Political Party Ideology.

"The UpNorth Tea Party Patriots feel strongly about returning to the basic principles and values that our Founding Fathers held dear. It is important that we all take a stand for our nation and uphold the principles in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Furthermore, we feel it necessary to encourage residents of the Western U.P. and Northern Wisconsin to exercise their right to vote and do it in a most responsible way."

The group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. For more information about the group and its meetings, check out their website at www.upnorthpatriots.com.

HOUSING REHABILITATION NOW AVAILABLE - Housing rehabilitation funds are still available for homeowners located in the Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP) District. The NPP District is bordered by the WI-Central Railroad/Pabst Street to to the North, Lawrence Street to the West, Vaughn Street to the South and Lake Street to the East. For more information on qualifying requirements, please contact Jane Bowman, (906) 932-5050 Ext. 125 in the Community Development Office between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM.

We will gladly post your want ads here FREE OF CHARGE. All you need to do is email them to classifieds@superiorchronicle.com. For best results, include at least one clear digital photo of the item or items you are selling. Ads must have contact information such as a telephone number, email address, or physical address. All that we ask is that you contact us as soon as you no longer need to have the ad posted! All items posted will be dated and will be removed after 30 days unless renewal is requested.

2-BEDROOM DOWNTOWN APARTMENT FOR RENT - Second story downtown Aurora Street apartment featuring 2-bedrooms, full bath with tub & shower, kitchen with appliances included, dining room and living room for rent. Heat, hot water, garbage removal, off-street parking, smoke detectors, and free Wi-Fi internet access included.  MSHDA approved. Fully carpeted. Freshly redecorated. Signed lease, paid security deposit, and first month's rent required. No pets allowed. Non-smoker preferred. Call (906) 932-1810 and ask for Jim or email deaf_services@sbcglobal.net. (Renewed: July 1, 2010)

2-BEDROOM DOWNTOWN APARTMENT FOR RENT - Second story downtown Aurora Street apartment featuring 2-bedrooms, full bath with tub & shower, kitchen with appliances included, dining room and living room for rent. Heat, hot water, garbage removal, off-street parking, smoke detectors, and free Wi-Fi internet access included.  MSHDA approved. Fully carpeted. Freshly redecorated. Signed lease, paid security deposit, and first month's rent required. No pets allowed. Non-smoker preferred. Call (906) 932-1810 and ask for Jim or email deaf_services@sbcglobal.net. (Renewed: July 1, 2010)

BUSINESS FOR RENT - This downtown pool hall is a fully equipped turn-key operation. All of the equipment and tools needed to generate a solid gross income are provided. Features four regulation 4.5'x9' Gold Crown III professional pocket billiard tables; one 5'x10' Gold Crown III professional snooker table; two 3.5'x7' Valley coin-op pool tables; two gumball/snack vendors; service tables; stacking chairs; lounge furniture; counter stools; video games; televisions; house cues; complete sets of pool balls; maintenance equipment; chalk; pizza oven; deep fryer; broiler; freezers; refrigerators; four-station sinks; cash register; computer/timekeeper; vacuum cleaners; signage; and even limited inventory! This is one of Ironwood's oldest and best established businesses -- which has been open every year since 1950. Current owner has been operating the business since 1978, but must retire due to poor health. The business generates a healthy gross income with a relatively low overhead. All lighting is high-efficiency! Heat, hot water, and garbage service are included with rent. Security deposit, first month's rent, last month's rent, and signed lease required.

For more information call (906) 932-1810 or email deaf_services@sbcglobal.net. (Renewed: July 1, 2010)

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT - Downtown Ironwood: 668 square feet of office space for rent in the Coleman Engineering Building, 200 East Ayer Street, downtown Ironwood, Michigan. Parking lot, handicap entrance, convenient to downtown.

For more information call (906) 932-5048. (Renewed: July 1, 2010)

FOR SALE: AQUARIUMS from 2 1/2 to 55 gallon, pumps, power filters, heaters, etc. Contact: theboysinirwd@hotmail.com, Scott Warren at (906) 932-0796. (Renewed: July 1, 2010)