Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Mark Marczak, left, and Gogebic Community College President Jim Lorenson gather with the Iron County Aging Unit's Stroll for a Goal participants to celebrate the 332 miles walked by the group.
By RICHARD JENKINS
IRONWOOD - A group of area seniors gathered at Gogebic Community College Thursday for the final day of the Iron County Aging Unit's Stroll for a Goal walking challenge.
Participants met twice a week over the nine-week challenge to walk laps around GCC's indoor track.
A total of 16 participants accrued a cumulative 332 miles, according to Mark Marczak, who oversaw the program.
Thursday's walking time was cut a bit short, as the group gathered for cake afterwards to celebrate the accomplishment. Prizes were also given to participants, including Paul...
