To the editor:

The success of the city of Hancock’s fifth annual Key Ingredients would not be possible without the support of these folks: Mayor Lisa McKenzie, City Manager Glenn Anderson, Mary Babcock, City Clerk, Joel Evilsizer, transportation director, and Ashley Verran, Deputy Treasurer & Clerk; the Hancock Business and Professional Association; David and Debi Dow at Dave’s BP-super service, indeed; the fine folks at Finlandia University: President Philip Johnson, Karin VanDyke, Curt Hahka, Curtis Wittenberg, and Alanna Nolan; Hancock Public Schools, Designotype Printers, Brian and Donna Berryman at Superior Rental, Cynthia Coté at Copper Country Community Arts, Wes Frahm at Superior National Bank; Irving Riutta, Jan and Becky Bruin-Slot for promotional considerations; Chris Van Arsdale, Houghton County Emergency Manager; Jeremy Wright, owner, Bleachers Sports Bar.

Big props to Mark McGee and Katie Wolk at Book Concern Printers-your creativity and speed are most appreciated; DPW Summer Crew & the Midnight Movers: Bryan Lepisto, Alex Nordstrom, Hans Stimac, Jared “Bear” Trevethan, Brody Budweg, Jordan Manninen, Gage Hawthorne, and Tyler Brunet-you guys rock!

Finally, a special recognition to Deb Mann and Michael Babcock-your energy and creative solutions made all the difference. Thank you, all.