Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
IRONWOOD SCHOOL Board President Steve Thomas, left, presents Ed Rickard with a plaque at Monday's meeting, marking the end of Rickard's 42nd consecutive year on the school board.
By RICHARD JENKINS
IRONWOOD - With over four decades of service on the board of education, Ed Rickard is a fixture in the Ironwood Area Schools.
His 42 years of helping chart the district's direction came to an end Monday as he attended the last scheduled meeting of his final term.
"Mr. Rickard shared many positive contributions with Ironwood Area Schools in his 42 years of service. He could always be counted on to put the needs of our children at the forefront of the decision-making process," Superintendent Travis Powell told the Daily Globe Wednesday. "He has a...
