Left to Right – Roger Johnson, Joyce Ciembronowicz, Harvey Danula, Greg Pinkerton, Bob Buran, Linda Houk and Ray Kangas

ACROSS THE POND VETERANS PARK RECEIVES DONATION 2022

An Iron River native, Robert Buran (Bob or Bobby to his friends and family here), through his company, Information Systems Solutions, Inc. (ISSI), has donated the funds needed to place benches along the quarter mile pedestrian trail at the park.  Bob and his wife, Linda Houk, CEO of ISSI, are both retired career US Air Force officers.  When asked what focus she wants their company to be credited, Linda said that “We support the war-fighter”.  ISSI is providing real time information and intelligence to military personnel on the ground. This is accomplished through their company having their employees placed strategically around the world and the ability to deploy technical assistance as needed to accomplish their mission. Veteran initiatives are a priority with ISSI and each year, they donate to veteran causes around the country and have some specific organizations that they will match their employees’ donations.

The project being funded by ISSI is the placement of benches along the trail.  The trail was funded in part by a grant from the Green Bay Packer Foundation and generally referred to as the “Packer Trail” by the Park Board of Directors.  It is for pedestrians and those with personal mobility devices only.  The benches will provide stops along the way for those who need a breather or just to sit and enjoy the natural setting.