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Looking Back Compiled by Joan Isaacs from the files of the Deer River Newspapers. 110 Years Ago—A Christmas tree festivity is to be held in the new school house. Students of Deer River teacher Yoder and Miss Agnes Lowe, teacher at Deer Lake school, to present program. Deer Lake students participating are Paul, Lizzie and Luther Metke, Rose and John Voight, Doris Hagen, George and Tom Maher, Lillian Deering and Ethel McNevin. Rose School students participating are Martha McDonald, Clara Maguire, Orrie Inscho, Lillian Stahl, Mildred and Inez Woodruff, Willie Shook and Emma Olson. 100 Years Ago—People in Deer River evidenced some surprise, but more dumbfoundedness when a notice was received by every saloonist from the U.S. Indian Service stating that Deer River and Ballclub are included in the order prohibiting sale of liquor...three weeks notice is given for 12 men or firms to change their business. It is needless to say consternation is the inevitable result. The local hotels have raised the price of meals to 35 cents owing to the recent rise in the prices of food stuffs. 90 Years Ago—Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Walker of Maple Lake are making the E.E. Thompson, B. Bourdage and James Cochran families a short visit on their honeymoon trip. Deaths: Mrs. Levi Cochran of Bigfork, Mrs. O. Wenaus of Effie; James A. Quigg, Deer River. Quigg came from Michigan to Deer River in 1897 and purchased the J.W. Johnson Hotel. 80 Years Ago—William Bahr and W.R. Wallace will leave tomorrow for Canada to set up a sawmill. Eli Simon and Nels Bergh will accompany them to assist
with the work. 70 Years Ago—There is a total of 1,131 pupils in schools in District No. 6. Inger with 33 pupils is the largest one room school and Sand Lake with eight is the smallest. 60 Years Ago—Lakehead Pipeline is securing and paying for eight-of-way for a pipeline which is to be built through this area in the coming year. Al Wohlenhaus, who recently bought the former Campbell Cafe, is conducting a contest for a new name for the cafe. 50 Years Ago—Bigfork’s Cornell MacNeil gets New York opera role. Dr. R.F. Lynn and family to be honored at open house at Northern Itasca Hospital — he will replace Dr. Detjen. Letters to Santa: My name is Barbara. I am in second grade. Would you please bring a pair of shoes for my mother. Would you please bring my sister some figure skates. And for me what you can. Barbara Patterson. I am in second grade at King School. My name is Janet Omer. Mother would like a coffee table. Father would like a suit. I have one brother and he would like to have a pair of belts. I would like a magnet kit, a can-can and some new clothes for the doll you brought me last year. Janet Omer. 40 Years Ago—Stump Climbers snowmobile club is to sponsor training. Paul Shaw is in charge. Instructors are Don Guthrie, Bob Murray, Roger Moede, Larry Schroth and Bob Schuder. Evelyn Nyberg, Jessie Lake, now a resident of Itasca Nursing Home, celebrates her 100th birthday. 30 Years Ago—Letters to Santa; I love you very much. I would like to make a list of toys I like. A Book of you, a glowing race track. Whatever you want to get
me. I love you., Scotty Rustad. I am five years old. For Christmas I would like you to bring me a Joie Chitwood Cannon jump set and a fuzzy pumper pet shop. Also please fill my stocking. I want a sled too. Shayne Miller. 20 Years Ago—Letters to Santa from King School first graders: I hop you get in the chmne all rit. I want a hol bunch of cars and I want a pil of Robert Munsch books as hi as my desk! Also I want some stickrs. Well santa, good-by. From Darny Applebee. I will git you som kookes and milk for you. Will you give me a nintedo? I lic you, yuv got a berd and
youv got toys. How r your elvs dooing? I am going to hav my Christmas letr on the radeo. I hop you hav a list that has my Christmas things I wood lic. From Kyle Chilman. 10 Years Ago—Bigfork Mayor Lonnie Kacon was presented with a Marcell Snowdrifters sweatshirt by President Paul Hanson for his effort in obtaining a snowmobile bridge across the Big Fork river. Senior Warrior wrestler Jesse Barnacle posted his 100th career win at the Sertoma Dual Meet Tournament.
20 Years Ago—Santa Claus had a busy day at the Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) Christmas Festival at King School in Deer River. Left to right, Abby Mannelin, daughter of Gene and Donna Mannelin, and Emily Bergeron, daughter of Beth and Craig Bergeron, Deer River, visit with Santa.
Public Notice CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Sharpen My Shears 2. State the address of the principal place of business. 49092 Empty Bar Loop, Deer River, MN 56636 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name: Joseph A. Campbell, 49092 Empty Bar Loop, Deer River, MN 56636 Carol M. Campbell, 49092 Empty Bar Loop, Deer River, MN 56636 4. I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. /s/Joseph A. Campbell 11/26/2009 Joseph A. Campbell 218-659-2862 21-22Wchaff
Public Notice STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ITASCA
DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Estate of Goldie Mae Miller
Court File No. 31-PR-09-3729 NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE DECEDENT OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on January 11, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. a hearing will be held in this Court at the Itasca County Courthouse, 123 NE 4th Street, Grand Rapids, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the will of Decedent, dated September 18, 1985 and codicil (___) to the will dated _____________, and separate writing (____) under Minn. Stat. 524.2513 (“Will”), and for the appointment of Carol Sue Stangler whose address is: 12476 72nd Avenue NE, Deer River, Minnesota, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an Unsupervised administration. Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. No formal hearing will be held unless written objections have been filed with the Court Administrator. If no objections have been filed, the requests made in the Petition will be granted by default. (COURT SEAL) /s/ Jon A. Maturi 12-7-09 Hon. Jon A. Maturi Linda R. Machen Acting Court Administrator
Attorney for Personal Representative: Andrew M. Shaw 205400 Law Office of Shaw & Shaw, P.A. Carlson Building By /s/ Marcia S. Brennan1 12-7-09 P.O. Box 365 Marcia S. Brennan, Sr. Court Clerk Deer River, MN 56636-0365 (218) 246-8535 22-23Wchaff
School Board Minutes SCHOOL DISTRICT #317 SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES DECEMBER 7, 2009 At 6:00 PM on December 7, 2009, in the Deer River High School Media Center, prior to the regular meeting, discussion of the budget and the 2009 Payable 2010 Levy was held. Carol Risberg, Business Manager gave a presentation outlining the levy and time was allotted for questions. The Regular School Board meeting for Independent School District #317 was then called to order by Chairperson, Victor Williams, who then led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.~ Members in attendance included:~Anne Gardner, Brad Box, Victor Williams, Sarah Bellefy, Nancy Adams-Hulbert and Lee Pederson. Administrators present included:~ Supt. Matt Grose, Carol Risberg, Business Manager, Amy Galatz, Elementary Principal, Brent Schimek Activities Director, Josh Solem, Out of School Programmer and Russ Bouchie, Building & Grounds Supervisor.~ Newspaper reporter, Traci Crotteau was in attendance and Paulette Ojanen was present as recorder.~ Motion to approve agenda as presented made by B. Box, seconded by L. Pederson. Motion carried unanimously. (MCU hereafter). Friend of Deer River Schools recognition certificate was presented to Jan McClure by Supt. Grose. Mrs. McClure and helpers were instrumental in the painting of the wall on Main Street with the new logo, etc. The board and all in attendance thanked her for her outstanding service to Deer River Schools over the years. Motion to approve minutes from the November 2 & November 16, 2009 board meetings was made by N. Adams-Hulbert, seconded by A. Gardner. MCU. A. Gardner made the motion, seconded by B. Box to approve the Accounts Payable/Payroll for November 2009 in the amount of $992,048.14.~ MCU. Motion to approve items on the consent agenda as listed below made A. Gardner seconded by L. Pederson. ~ MCU. 1. Approve hiring of Tiffany Johnson as Admin. Asst. (pending contract negotiations) 2. Approve Community Education Agreement between ISD #317 & ISD #318 B. Box made the motion to approve certification of the 2009 Payable 2010 Levy in the amount of $1,118,370.25. Motion was seconded by N. Adams-Hulbert. MCU. Recommended policy changes in Policies 613, 615, 707, 708, 802 & 805 were discussed. This being the first reading, no action was taken. A. Galatz reported for King School. Discussed the new science standards for students. Lesson plans are being designed to address
these new standards. Mrs. Gephart is heading the Forest Committee this year. The goal is to have outdoor classroom activities and experiments and using Forest Service resources to aid in those programs. Staff and students are excited to be working with new technology equipment. PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) training has been ongoing with the ultimate goal being improved school climate and increased student achievement. The next PIE (Parents In Education) night is scheduled for December 10, 2009. Yvonne Wilson will be doing Native American storytelling. She also mentioned the holiday music programs will be held the week of Dec. 14, 2009. B. Colligan was not present at the meeting, but left information for the board regarding high school activities. Mark Schjenken of Nor-Tran mentioned getting busses and drivers ready for the cold weather. He also mentioned scheduling meetings with Supt. Grose and transportation committee to discuss contract issues. B. Schimek reported that winter activities are in full swing. He also mentioned the MN State High School League Foundation grant of $1073 was received. J. Solem gave information to the board regarding the Boys & Girls Club and reported the number of participants is increasing and the programs are going well. R. Bouchie reported the plows and snow removal equipment is ready to go. He also mentioned the Best Lock project at King will be completed by December 11, 2009. B. Box mentioned he attended the Infinity (on-line academy) Governing Board meeting and found it to be very informative. He would like to invite Jo McClure to come to a board meeting to explain the program. He also mentioned the Christmas Bazaar which was held at King on Dec. 5, 2009. The music students did a great job and everyone enjoyed the day. L. Pederson mentioned he directed the school play and commended the students on a job well done. Supt. Grose mentioned the Cognos Data Warehouse Tool meeting he attended. We will be purchasing software from TIES (Technology in Education) to utilize student information. Apple Training for staff will be Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009. He mentioned the upcoming MSBA Conference, January 14 & 15, 2010. Motion to adjourn made by L. Pederson, seconded by B. Box.~ MCU The next regular board meeting will be Monday, January 4, 2010 with an open forum at 5:45 PM and the Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM in the Deer River High School Media Center. Victor Williams, Chair~ Nancy Adams-Hulbert, Clerk 22Wchaff