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Club members express concern over Pat O'Donnell Civic Center

By BRYAN HELLIOS

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IRONWOOD — Members of Ice Crystals Figure Skating Club and Polar Bear Hockey sought information about the status of the Pat O’ Donnell Civic Center from Ironwood’s City Commission during Monday night’s meeting.

Mat Sommer, board member of the civic center and youth hockey league, said the closure of the civic center is affecting both clubs.

“I cannot stress enough how important this building is to us as club members and taxpayers,” he said.

Robin Phillips, president of the Ice Crystals, said the clubs should be kept informed about the rehabilitation...