WIR Week 25 Jan. 7, 2010

Western Itasca Review

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Deer River, Minnesota, 56636

Inside This Issue. . .

Police Report Page 3 The Bible Says Page 9

Obituaries Pages 8 and 9

Looking Back Page 4

Bowling Scores Page 6

Volume 110, Number 25 Thursday, January 7, 2010

Deer River City Council approves increase in water and sewer rates

by Louise H. McGregor, staff writer An increase in the Deer River City water and sewer rates was approved by motion at the Deer River City Council meeting of Dec. 28, 2009.

This action, done with Resolution 2009-39, increases the base water rate and the base sewer rate $1 each. “That,” said Councilman Pat Richards, “will bump the base water rate to $12 and the base sewer rate to $15. This is not something that we want to do, but it is a necessary step to keep in compliance with our Public Facilities Authority loan.”

After more discussion, the council decided to make the new rates effective in the February, 2010 billing cycle. The resolution will be signed at the Monday, Jan. 11 meeting.

Additional agenda items before the council that were approved by motions included the following: •Tabling the appointment of a council person to fill in for Councilman Steve Geving during his deployment in Afghanistan until Monday, Jan. 11, 2010 to see if there are city residents who are interested and want to take on this duty.

•Acceptance of the Police Department report from Police Chief Victor J. Williams that listed 121 calls between Nov. 23 and Dec. 26. The only grouping that had a double digit number in this list was the juvenile disturbance one with 10 calls. The second largest number of calls in one category was listed under the assist sheriff department grouping.

Council asked Chief Williams if his department was staying on track with the budget. He said, “We are on track to be under the budget. That, in part, is due to the increases we have had in state and other funding sources.”

Council also wanted to know if contact had been made with Deer River Hired Hands Inc. on the issue brought up at the last council meeting. Chief Williams said, “A letter was sent outlining the four items of concern. They have assured me that these items will be brought before the board and they will address the needs to take care of the unsightly issues and be doing more patrolling of the area for clean-up.” Chief Williams told the council that he will do a follow-up check on the situation after the first of the year.

•Acceptance of Deer River Fire Chief Steve Jurvelin’s fire department report that itemized a busier month than previous months. Jurvelin only had a few other bits

of information for the council. These included the notification that the new truck had a couple of warranty issues that have been taken care of and the old truck (1984) is ready to be put up for sale, but not much is expected for it. Firefighter I training has started and it will be in Goodland. There will be a few members from Deer River that will be attending.

“Also,” said Jurvelin, “the Fire Chief’s meeting will be held in Deer River on Monday, Jan. 4, 2010.”

•Acceptance of Resolution 2009-36 for the $100 donation from Jim and Pat Tarbell for the Deer River Fire Department to utilize towards the purchase of a Jaws of Life, and Resolution 2009-37 for the $5,000 donation from the Deer River Fire Relief for the Deer River Fire Department to use towards the purchase of rescue equipment.

•Resolution 2009-38 Amending Ordinance Article XII Miscellaneous Fees - effective Jan. 1, 2010. The only adjustments to the fee schedule was, (1) the increase in the bulk water rate to $20 per 1,000 gallons, and (2) the public works “call in after hours” charge of $40 an hour for a minimum of two hours.

•Acceptance of the $5,993 premium refund from League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Northern Lakes Insurance Agency Inc.).

•The appointment of Sterle & Co., Ltd. Certified Public Accountants, Jeff Sterle and Bonnie L. Kolden, as the City of Deer River’s auditor for 2010.

•Appointment of Short Elliot Hendrickson (SEH) Inc., Robert Beaver, as the Deer River City Engineer for 2010.

Beaver said, “The hourly rates will be the same as they were for the last year.”

•Payment of $13,629.95 to Eagle Construction Company for Payment No. 5, the final billing for the Well No. 5 and Well House project.

•Payment of the bills listed on the Dec. 16 ($3,180.04); Dec. 23 ($16,754.33); and Dec. 28 ($16,036.17) Council Approval Report plus the Dec. 16 Deer River Fire Department payroll of $12,295.92 and the Dec. 28 Deer River City Hall payroll of $9,366.00.

•The adjusted and corrected minutes from the Dec. 14 meeting.

•Authorization for Council Member Barb Serfling’s attendance at the Leadership Conference Training for newly elected officials through the League of Minnesota Cities at the cost of $285.

Marcell snowmobile accident results in fatality A 36-year-old Marcell man died as a result of a snowmobile accident Monday, Dec. 28.

Itasca County Sheriff Pat Medure identified the man as Anthony Nicholas Standt of rural Marcell. The accident was reported to the sheriff’s office at approximately 10:47 p.m.

The sheriff said Standt was traveling southbound on the Marcell Snowmobile Trail when his snowmobile left the trail and hit a tree. The accident occurred one-half mile north of Co. Rd. 45. Alcohol was a contributing factor.

Standt was transported to the Bigfork Valley Medical Center where he died.

The sheriff’s office was assisted at the scene by the Bigfork Ambulance Service, Bigfork Fire Department, the Minnesota Conservation Office and Minnesota State Patrol.

Carol Danielson received a retirement plaque from Chief Deputy Terry Snyder after completing 18 1/2 years as a deputy sheriff in the criminal records section of the sheriff's office on her last day of employment on Dec. 31. Photo by Don Basista.

Deer River HealthCare enforces a tobacco-free workplace The Deer River HealthCare Center (DRHC) takes pride in their dedication to providing optimal health and wellbeing for all patients, employees and visitors.

This is why the tobacco-free environment policy has been passed and will be enforced beginning Jan. 1, 2010. Prior to the new tobacco-free policy, DRHC was practicing a smoke-free workplace indoors only.

Starting Jan. 1, all tobacco products were prohibited on DRHC-owned premises. The 100 percent tobacco-free policy is a decision that was initially brought to the table by a committee of concerned employees who recognized a vital need and took action. Shirley Mattfield, a DRHC employee, responds, “We are looking out for the best interest of our

patients’, employees and visitors. Not only is the new tobacco-free policy a responsible choice on our part, but also it will offer accessible resources and tools for those who need help quitting.”

DRHC is committed to providing a safe environment and promoting positive, healthy behaviors. By enforcing the tobacco-free policy they will eliminate secondhand smoke so everybody on the campus can breathe clean air; improve the health of patients, employees and the community; increase treatment of nicotine addiction; and set an example for other organizations and businesses.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Shirley Mattfield or Heidi French at 218 246 3011.

Is the Internet the future for print?

By Beth Bily Marti Buscaglia is more bullish than most on the future of the print industry.

The publisher of Duluth-Superior Magazine and former publisher of the Duluth News Tribune ushered the magazine onto newsstands in February 2008 – just as many print publications were squeezing newsrooms and looking for any viable revenue stream alternative.

Are magazines immune from the financial woes facing newspapers? Certainly not. Revenue sources are similar, as are the challenges, Buscaglia said. While she acknowledges the widespread use of the Web as a place to gather information, she also believes some of her colleagues have overestimated the Internet, underestimated print, and abandoned core readership in the process.

“I think the (Web) is grossly overrated,” Buscaglia said. “The Web audience is so fragmented. I don’t know that advertising reaches people on the Web.” Nora Paul, director of the University of Minnesota’s Institute for New Media Studies, agrees that advertising is often lost with Web readers. “People don’t often see ads on Web sites because they’re usually positioned on the right rail which people have learned to ignore,” she said,

adding Web site advertising too often is based on a display ad model.

Duluth-Superior Magazine

Buscaglia’s magazine targets an upscale demographic, much like Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine, through its print and online presence. The look and feel are modeled after Diablo, San Francisco’s travel, culture, food and entertainment magazine.

Buscaglia’s monthly has paid and controlled circulation of about 7,000. About 3,000 more copies are sold on newsstands and distributed as free samples. That’s well short of the 20,000 circulation Buscaglia envisioned in 2007, but it’s respectable and growing. “We’re not making a fortune but we’re paying the bills,” she said.

Like circulation, revenue also is on the rise, she said, declining to share actual results. But third quarter results in 2009 were better than the year-earlier period, a significant accomplishment, she said, given the soft economy climate and large number of media outlets in the Twin Ports.

Hometown Focus

In Virginia, long-time newspaper INTERNET/To Page 3

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DEED Awards $1.6 Million in Cleanup Grants The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has awarded more than $1.6 million to investigate or clean up 14 contaminated sites in the state.

The grants were awarded under DEED's Contamination Cleanup Grant Program for projects in Minneapolis (three), St. Paul (three), Hermantown, Park Rapids, Grand Rapids, Mayer, Duluth, Carver County, St. Cloud and Virginia.

"These grants will put formerly contaminated sites back into productive use and help create jobs," said DEED Commissioner Dan McElroy. "This program is making an important contribution to the economic health of Minnesota."

DEED cleanup grants, which are awarded twice a year, account for about 75 percent of the statewide public funding used for reclaiming polluted sites and brownfields. The remaining 25 percent comes from cities, counties and other local units of government, or private landowners and developers.

This round of grants is expected to attract more than $53 million in private redevelopment investment across the state, resulting in 255 market-rate housing units, 165 affordable units, 184 new jobs and 123 retained jobs.

Local property tax revenues will increase by about $1 million as a result of reclaiming 252 acres of formerly polluted land.

The current grant cycle includes several commercial and industrial projects, expansion of existing businesses, and market-rate and affordable housing units.

Since its inception in 1995, DEED's Contamination Cleanup Grant Program has awarded more than $114 million in cleanup and investigation grants statewide. Local authorities have used those funds to reclaim 2,874 acres of contaminated or polluted property for residential, commercial and industrial development. The combined projects have resulted in 11,563 new housing units, including 2,688 that are classified as affordable housing. Projects funded by the program have created an estimated 20,465 jobs, retained an estimated 11,565 existing jobs, increased the tax base by more than $70 million and attracted more than $3 billion in private redevelopment investment.

DEED is the state's principal economic development agency, promoting business recruitment, expansion and retention, workforce development, international trade and community development. For more details about the agency and its services, visit us at www.PositivelyMinnesota.com. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/PositivelyMN.

Projects Awarded DEED Cleanup Grants

Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA): Oak Grove Dairy, $69,610 Cleanup Grant The Carver County CDA received $69,610 in cleanup funding for this 2.07-acre site of a former dairy processing plant that is contaminated with diesel range organics, gasoline range organics and petroleum volatile organic compounds. The site will be developed into 51 units of senior housing, a city hall, library and sheriff's office. The project will create seven jobs and generate $20,000 in revenue from an annual payment in lieu of taxes. Local contact: Carver County CDA, John Sullivan, 952-448-7715.

St. Cloud Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA): Fifth Avenue Student Housing, $608,422 Cleanup Grant The St. Cloud HRA received $608,422 to clean up a 3.11-acre site that is contaminated with diesel range

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organics, polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, lead, mercury, selenium and arsenic. The former residential and commercial site will be redeveloped into a multi-use building containing 130 units of student housing, a St. Cloud State University welcome center and 19,800 square feet of commercial space. The project is expected to create 48 jobs and to generate $50,173 in new tax revenue. Local contact: St. Cloud HRA, Bruce Thielman, 320-252-0880.

City of Minneapolis: 129 Plymouth Ave. (Shafer Metal), $121,395 Cleanup Grant The city of Minneapolis received $121,395 in cleanup funds for a 0.76-acre site that is contaminated with lead and diesel range organics. The former commercial site will be developed into a 10,000-square-foot retail project. The new development will create 18 jobs and add $56,352 to the tax base. Local contact: City of Minneapolis, Kevin Carroll, 612-673-5181.

City of Minneapolis: 2600 Minnehaha Ave., $303,566 Cleanup Grant The city of Minneapolis received $303,566 in cleanup funds for this 1.51-acre site contaminated with diesel range organics, gasoline range organics and antimony. The former railroad yard will be redeveloped into a two-story, 58,000-square-foot facility for New French Bakery. The project is expected to retain 95 jobs and add $121,927 to the tax base. Local contact: City of Minneapolis, Andy Carlson, 612-673-5026.

City of Virginia: Arrowhead Youth Foyer, $207,562 Cleanup Grant The city of Virginia received $207,562 to clean up a 2.6-acre site contaminated with benzo(a) pyrene. The former rail spur will be developed into an 111,949-squarefoot, 15-unit facility for homeless young people ages 16 to 21. The project will create two new jobs and increase tax revenue by $14,800. Local contact: City of Virginia, John Tourville, 218-780-7500.

City of St. Paul: Renaissance Box, $121,503 Cleanup Grant St. Paul Planning and Economic Development received $121,503 to clean up this 0.43-acre site. The site, which was used in the past for housing, a shoe factory and various other commercial enterprises, is contaminated with arsenic, lead, mercury, benzo(a)pyrene and diesel range organics. Plans include rehabilitating the sevenstory building into 70 units of affordable housing that will create two new jobs and increase the tax base by $7,848.

Local contact: City of St. Paul, Diane Nordquist, 651266-6640.

City of Hermantown: Former Cich Autobody, $22,125 Investigation Grant The city of Hermantown received $22,125 in investigation funding for the former Cich Autobody site. This 4.2-acre site, formerly used for auto salvage operations, is suspected of being polluted with petroleum, metals and volatile organic compounds. The site will be redeveloped into a small business that makes hospice care devices for access to buildings. Four jobs will be created and taxes increased by $3,505. Local contact: City of Hermantown, John Mulder, 218-729-3600.

City of Minneapolis: Linden Hills Development, $31,353 Investigation Grant The city of Minneapolis received $31,353 in investigation funds for this 0.87-acre site that contains a restaurant and office building. Suspected contaminants include polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, petroleum and metals. Plans call for a five-story building with commercial uses on the first and second floors and residential units on

December Deer River Fire Rescue Report 11/30/09 12/03/09 12/04/09 12/09/09 12/16/09 12/17/09 12/22/09 12/28/09

Vehicle accident Co. Rd. 4 and 34.

Vehicle fire 35201 Hwy. 6.

Vehicle fire Six Mile Lake Rd. Structure fire/mutual aid 56961 Co. Rd. 29.

Vehicle fire pipeline - six miles west of Ball Club.

CO detector 46079 Co. Rd. 172.

Structure fire 52762 Co. Rd. 35.

Smoke in house 41148 Hwy. 2.

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the remaining floors. This development is expected to result in eight new jobs, 14 retained jobs and an increased tax base of $493,122. Local contact: City of Minneapolis, Matt Goldstein, 612-673-5075.

City of Park Rapids: Armory Square, $22,275 Investigation Grant The city of Park Rapids received $22,275 in investigation funds for a 0.43-acre site that is potentially contaminated with petroleum. The onetime site of a church, opera house, school and armory with associated garage will be redeveloped for retail and food venues and for civic uses. The project will result in 17 new jobs and raise the tax base by $25,400. Local contact: City of Park Rapids, Bill Smith, 218-732-3163.

Grand Rapids Economic Development Authority (EDA): Itasca Eco-Industrial Park, $48,750 Investigation Grant The Grand Rapids EDA received $48,750 to investigate a 223-acre site that housed an oriented strand board manufacturing facility. The land is suspected of being contaminated with petroleum, polychlorinated biphenyls, metals, volatile organic compounds and caustic soda.

The site will be redeveloped into the Itasca Eco-Industrial Park, which is projected to create 70 new jobs and increase the tax base by $117,875. Local contact: Grand Rapids EDA, Rob Mattei, 218-326-7622 City of St. Paul: Liefshultz Apartments, $20,250 Investigation Grant The city of St. Paul received $20,250 to investigate this 0.91-acre site that was part of a bulk petroleum storage facility. Suspected contamination includes petroleum.

The proposed project includes up to 54 units of senior housing. This development is expected to create three new jobs and increase the tax base by $88,256. Local contact: City of St. Paul, Joan Trulsen, 651-266-6634.

City of Mayer: Sandblasting (Old Creamery), $27,367 Investigation Grant The city of Mayer received $27,367 to investigate this 1.26-acre former creamery for petroleum, metals and polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons contamination. The site will be redeveloped for additional street right-of-way, green space and future commercial usage. Local contact: City of Mayer, Luayn Murphy, 952-657-1502.

City of St. Paul: University and Galtier Senior Housing, $20,055 Investigation Grant The city of St. Paul (through Planning and Economic Development) received $20,055 to investigate the site of the University and Galtier Senior Housing project (former Saxon Ford site) for contaminants. This 1.03-acre site was used for residential and commercial purposes, including a gas station that left petroleum contamination.

A four-story, 50-unit, low-income senior housing facility is planned on the site. Two jobs will be created and the tax base increased by $33,000. Local contact: City of St. Paul, Joan Trulsen, 651-266-6634.

Duluth Economic Development Authority (EDA): Bayfront Lot D, $48,000 Investigation Grant The Duluth EDA received $48,000 to investigate this 9.88-acre site for metals, polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, petroleum and polychlorinated biphenyls. The land had been the site of an electrical equipment manufacturer, a scrap yard and other industrial entities. The proposed project includes a transient boat facility for 50 to 75 vessels. Three jobs are expected to be created. Local contact: Duluth EDA, Heidi Timm-Bijold, 218-730-5324.

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Police Report Friday, Dec. 18 — Theft was reported on Division St., at 8:30 a.m.

Responded to a lock-out on 1st Ave. N.E. at 10:15 a.m.

Warrant collected on 1st Ave. N.E. at 10:17 a.m.

Responded to a domestic assault on Co. Rd. 139 at 3:25 p.m.

Received a report of property damage on 1st Ave. N.E. at 9:18 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 19 — Assisted sheriff’s office on Bowstring River Rd. at 7:40 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 20 — Responded to a neighbor dispute on 5th St. S.E. at 1:15 p.m.

Assisted the sheriff’s office with a traffic stop on Division St. at 10:02 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 21 — Provided public assistance on Main Ave. at 4:33 p.m.

Provided public assistance on 4th Ave. N.W. at 7:50 p.m.

Assisted the sheriff’s office with a call on Hwy. 6 at 10:57 p.m.

Assisted Deer River Ambulance on 1st Ave. N.E. at 11:37 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 22 — Transported a party to detox on 10th Ave. N.E. at 2:30 a.m.

Assisted Deer River Ambulance on 10th Ave. N.E. at 12:26 p.m.

Performed an arrest for outstanding warrant on 1st St. N.E. at 8:50 p.m.

Responded to a theft on Main Ave. at 9:26 p.m.

Responded to a theft on Main Ave. at 9:36 p.m.

Responded to a driving complaint on Hwy. 2 at 11:42 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 23 — Responded to a driving complaint on Hwy. 2 at 12:12 a.m.

Provided public assistance on Comstock Dr. at 8:10 a.m.

Assisted sheriff’s office on 5th Ave. S.E. at 8:45 a.m.

Friday, Dec. 25 — Responded to an assault on Main Ave. at 10:43 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 26 — Received a report of theft on 1st Ave. N.E. at 5:55 p.m.

Provided public assistance on Hwy. 2 at 10:46 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 28 — Responded to a parking violation on 1st St. N.E. at 9:34 a.m.

Aided in a custody dispute on Main Ave. at 6:14 p.m.

Responded to a domestic argument on Division St. at 5:48 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 29 — Received a report of a suspi-

cious person on Main Ave. at 12:01 a.m.

Provided public assistance on 10th Ave. N.E. at 2:27 a.m.

Received a report of a domestic argument on Division St. at 11:55 a.m.

Responded to a two-vehicle fender-bender on 1st Ave. N.E. at 1:06 p.m.

Responded to a lock-out on 10th Ave. N.E. at 1:16 p.m.

Assisted state patrol on Hwy. 6 at 8:50 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 30 — Responded to a domestic argument on 3rd st. S.E. at 6:24 a.m.

Assisted Deer River Ambulance on Main Ave. at 12:51 p.m.

Provided public assistance on Co. Rd. 144 at 7:09 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 31 — Received a report of disorderly conduct on Division St. at 12:41 a.m.

Assisted Deer River Ambulance on 10th Ave. N.E. at 12 p.m.

Responded to a report of property damage on 1st Ave. N.E. at 1:36 p.m.

Driver cited for speeding on Division St. at 4:08 p.m.

Provided public assistance on Hwy. 2 at 11:06 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 1 — Assisted the sheriff’s office on Hwy. 6 at 4:19 a.m.

Assisted Deer River Ambulance on 4th St. S.E. at 12:12 p.m.

Provided public assistance on 10th Ave. N.E. at 1:29 p.m.

Responded to a disabled motorist on Hwy. 2 at 1:32 p.m.

Assisted state patrol on Hwy. 2 at 7:04 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 2 — Provided public assistance on 10th Ave. N.E. at 3:45 p.m.

Found a puppy on Division St. at 3:49 p.m.

Responded to a false 911 call on 4th St. S.E. at 3:51 p.m.

Responded to an HRO violation on 2nd St. S.E. at 3:56 p.m.

Assisted Leech Lake Department of Public Safety with a traffic stop on Hwy. 2 at 4:33 p.m.

Provided public assistance on Hwy. 2 at 4:38 p.m.

Provided public assistance on Division St. at 4:39 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 3 — Responded to a report of theft on 1st St. N.E. at 11:06 p.m.

Responded to a lock-out on Division St. at 11:10 p.m.

Book teaches children positive values Bigfork, Effie, Deer River, Marcell and Talmoon area six-year-olds have received a gift book about positive character-building traits entitled My Favorite Book.

The book is illustrated in full-color and is organized into multiple stories concerned with teaching positive citizenship values to youngsters.

The core-character building traits covered in the My Favorite Book include the importance of family, taking personal responsibility, kindness and compassion, cooperation, honesty, gratitude, self-respect, and respect of others.

My Favorite Book, published by Goodwill Publishers, is being distributed to over 45,000 children in 254 Minnesota communities this year.

The Ambassador Company organizes distribution statewide by working with fire departments, libraries, police departments, sheriff departments, nursing homes, churches, and schools to get the book into kids’ hands.

Distribution in the Bigfork, Effie and Deer River community area was assisted by Bigfork School and King Elementary School.

Home-schooled area six-year-olds may pick up a copy of My Favorite Book by contacting the Bigfork School and King Elementary School.

Local business sponsoring the My Favorite Book distribution includes: Bigfork and Effie - Two Rivers Cenex, North Itasca Electric Co-op, Inc., First State Bank of Bigfork, Jacobson’s Hardware Hank, Bigfork Valley Hospital, People in Business Care, and Carroll Funeral Home; Deer River area - Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Deer River HealthCare Center, Gorden’s Tax Service, Carroll Funeral Home, Northern Lakes Insurance Agency, Woodland Bank, Deer River Cooperative Credit Union, and White Oak Inn & Suites.

The sponsors participate with the hope of helping to provide positive uplifting material that is influential to young people, their parents, and the community as a whole.

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brothers Scott and Jeff Asbach, also jumped in with a new print venture last year. Although their weekly publishes on newsprint, the Asbachs describe Hometown Focus as a magazine.

They have survived a Duluth News Tribune story last April about their past-due printing bill owed to the Duluth newspaper after the brothers won an “Entrepreneurial Vision” special award from UMD’s Center for Economic Development. Circulation is growing, they said.

When they launched Hometown Focus in early 2008, they described it as “reverse publishing” venture, meaning content would be published online first, then in print.

They had to rethink that model, given the East Range’s older demographic where only half the households have personal computers. They added a weekly print product three months after the Web site launch.

While they view the Web as a valuable tool, the brothers are focused primarily on their print product that delivers largely positive news stories.

The co-chief executives formerly worked for the Mesabi Daily News where Scott was its publisher and Jeff its general manager. The upstart doesn’t see itself as a direct competitor to Virginia’s established daily.

“There’s always competition for advertising dollars, but our content is totally different,” said Jean Cole, Hometown Focus editor.

Community members generate most of the weekly’s content. Stories are generally human-interest features, not hard news. Hometown Focus has combined paid circulation and free distribution, varying between 9,000 and 15,000 copies. It employs eight FTEs.

Magazines fare better

anyone would launch a new print publishing venture.

Unlike general circulation newspapers, however, magazine circulation appears more stable. In the last decade, total subscription and single copy sales of magazines slipped only slightly, from 372.1 million in 1999 to 368.4 million last year, according to the Magazine Publishers of America.

Their more specialized focus and content may offer some stability, as well, for journalists.

The number of reporters from general circulation newspapers covering the U.S. Capitol has declined sharply, 19 percent in 2008, according to a February 2009 study by from the Pew Research Center’s Project for Excellence in Journalism. However, the overall pool of reporters doesn’t appear to have changed much in the last decade. The same study reports journalists working for niche and specialized publications covering Congress was 1,362 in 1997 and still more than 1,300 in 2008.

That data seems consistent with the mood within these two local magazines.

The Asbachs said the Virginia area is welcoming its community journalism model. “People tell us it’s fun to read,” Cole said. “We’ve created something people care about.”

While she expects the number of print media titles in the market to shrink, Buscaglia said there’s a future for publications that resonate with their target audiences.

“Print will still be around,” she said. “I don’t think it’s going away in my lifetime.”

Beth Bily is a staff writer for BusinessNorth and a weekly contributor to this newspaper.

The first baby born at Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital in Grand Rapids, in 2010, was Jordin Gene Edward Scovel. Jordin, the son of Chad Gene Scovel and Megan Danielle Wood, entered the new decade at 1:36 p.m. on Jan. 1. He weighed in at 7 pounds 3 1/2 ounces and was 21 inches long. Submitted Photo.

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Looking Back Compiled by Joan Isaacs from the files of the Deer River Newspapers.

110 Years Ago—A party of homesteaders in Third River settlement took Jim Tenney’s team to make a trip to their claims. Among the party were Jim Tenney, John Sandstone, A.C. Yoder, A.M. Woodroff and Pete Bohn. Rose School will open with Miss Millie Lillie as teacher.

100 Years Ago—Names in the locals: J.S. Davis of Wirt; Joe Kraskey of Ball Club; W.J. Gibbs of Bowstring; James Dawson, Vern Seaman of Deer River.

90 Years Ago—Work has begun on the steel erection on the bridge over the Mississippi River below the mouth of Leech River. Mrs. St. Peter ( Grandma) has reopened her lunch rooms and is glad to see her old patrons back.

80 Years Ago—Editorial by H.E. Wolfe: “This paper extends congratulations to the good people of Grand Rapids on having among its interested citizens that inveterate booster, Mr. C.K. Blandin. One of the most pleasant days the editor of this paper has spent was when we rode from Minneapolis to Grand Rapids in the same bus with Mr. Blandin. We were amazed at his interest in Itasca County, especially in agriculture. Few men there are who took part in stripping Itasca County of its timber, who seem to have any care afterward. Most of them have forgotten us. Not so with Mr. Blandin. We wish Deer River had one like him.”

70 Years Ago—Lumbering down Finland’s Arctic highway came a huge motorized Soviet army while plucky guerrilla fighters pecked away

at the roadside. Russian casualties were about 30,000 men and 200 tanks...reported that Josef Stalin was raging mad over his army’s failure in Finland...League of Nations assured it will send supplies, but not men.

60 Years Ago—People of the Bowstring Community thank those who helped in construction of the Bowstring Hall...and thanks to Chippewa National Forest organization for the privilege of cutting timber for the hall on National Forest land.

Paul Christian, who bought Willow Beach cabins two years ago, buys Willow Beach barbecue. The business was established 26 years ago by Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Lemaster.

50 Years Ago—A large turnout of Deer River winter fishermen are expected at the Lions Club second annual outdoor fishing contest on Ball Club Lake. Henry Jurvelin presents Mrs. George Kann with a bicycle she won by registering at Jurvelins.

40 Years Ago—Fluoride has been added to Deer River village water supplies as mandated statewide, according to Robert Hulbert, village street commissioner. December Deaths: Isaac Steppa, Myrtle Wilson, Marvin Schwochert, Alvina Bendwell, all of Deer River; Stella Schwochert and Mary Ann Tibbetts of Ball Club; Victor Koski, Marcell.

30 Years Ago—Sandra Quatier was crowned Sancta Lucia Queen at Bethany Lutheran Church Lucia breakfast. Her attendants were Sue and Heidi Licke. Mike Maki and Tim Tarbell were star boys. Initiated into Perry Heide Auxiliary Post 9703 were Sharen Bowman, Ila Harthan

and Joyce Bergstrom. Bernice Schaar received treasurer’s pin for over 20 years of service. Warren Youngdahl, Marcell, receives plaque for years of service on Minnesota Association of Township Officers board.

20 Years Ago—Jim Liston and Ken Vickerman, owners of property abutting city property, request annexation to Deer River in order to be on city water and sewer. Several Deer River and Morse Township officers were present as there is property located near King School and airport that abuts city property. Robin Goodall, a sophomore at St. Olaf College, will

study classics in Greece and Rome.

10 Years Ago—Deer River’s New Year’s Baby is Myla Anne Anttila, born Jan. 3. Her parents are Travis and Tara Anttila. Bigfork’s New Year’s Baby is Kaylee Sue Elkins, born Jan. 2. Her parents are Greta and Charlie Elkins of Effie. The Bowstring Nutrition Site, scheduled to be closed down on Jan. 1, will remain open three days a week.

Eugene Mannelin announces to Deer River City Council that he is stepping down as fire chief. He has served in that position for eight years.

April 1959 — First on the scene during Friday’s Civil Defense air raid alert in Deer River was this foursome at their stations awaiting instructions from county headquarters. Pictured are Patrolman Paul Healy, Police Chief Dorian Serfling (standing), Civil Defense Director Bill Henry and Ken Giles, owner of the Deer River Telephone Exchange. During the alert period all area radios and TV stations went off the air except the Conelrad channels which broadcast instructions.

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Rough trail conditions reminder to ride safely Minnesota snowmobilers are reminded to ride safely and check conditions frequently in light of the current challenging trail conditions.

“We encourage snowmobilers to get out there and enjoy the weather, but this sudden blanket of new snow is both a blessing and a curse,” said Les Ollila, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)Northeast trails manager. “In some areas, there is barely enough snow to groom. In other areas, there is too much snow, which insulates the frozen ground and thaws out the swamps and creeks.”

Also, the first grooming runs are very slow and don’t set a firm base, Ollila, adds, and heavy grooming equipment is difficult to navigate in the current wet conditions.

To check current snow depths and state snowmobile (and ski) trail conditions, visit the DNR Web site at www.mndnr.gov . At the bottom of the left column, click on Snow Conditions. Trail data is updated as conditions change. The majority of snowmobile trails are local club trails and this trail information is not on the DNR website. Local contact information is available at http: / / w w w. d n r. s t a t e . m n . u s / s n o w m biling/trailcontacts.html , or on the

back of the DNR Snowmobile Trails maps (one for each quadrant of the state - Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest). Quad maps are available at DNR regional and area offices, the DNR headquarters in St. Paul, or by calling the DNR Information Center at 1-888-MINNDNR. Reminder: Safety Recommendations •Don’t drink.

•Slow down (particularly at night, on rough or icy surfaces, and when approaching high snow banks) and stay right.

•Be prepared for emergencies.

•Stay alert - heed caution and hazard signs.

•Avoid traveling across bodies of water when uncertain of ice thickness and strength.

•Dress in layers, wear a helmet and face covering, avoid loose scarves.

•Watch the weather and check conditions before riding.

•Bring a buddy.

•Report accidents right away.

ACS announces new Chief Financial Officer Staci Malikowski has been promoted to the position of Chief Financial Officer at Arvig Communication Systems (ACS), a regional telecommunications company based in Perham, Minnesota.

Malikowski began her career at ACS in April of 1997 as an Accountant, was promoted to Accounting Supervisor in 2000, and then to Controller in 2004.

While working full time, Malikowski earned her CPA in 2001, and a Masters degree in Business Administration from Regis University in 2004. “Being with ACS for the past 13 years has been a great experience. I'm excited to continue to grow with and contribute to the future of ACS. It’s a wonderful opportunity to be part of a proven, progressive, family and employee owned company,” states Malikowski.

David Arvig, ACS Vice President and COO, stated that “Malikowski’s excellent leadership skills and keen business insight will have a significant impact on the company’s growth initiatives.”

Malikowski replaces the former Chief Financial Officer, Rick Vyskocil, who retired from ACS on December 31, 2009. Vyskocil will continue to serve as Treasurer for the ACS Board of Directors allowing the company to continue to benefit from his years of leadership and experience.

Arvig Communication Systems is a full-service telecommunications company providing high-speed Internet, digital television, local, long distance, and wireless telephone service, and more to west central Minnesota. Visit ACS online at www.arvig.com.

Spring turkey hunting application deadline is Friday, Jan. 8

Hunters who want to get in the field early for the 2010 spring turkey hunt must apply by Friday, Jan. 8, wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold.

Adult hunters may apply for one of nearly 57,000 permits to hunt a five- or seven-day season in one of 77 permit areas. Youth 17 and younger no longer need to apply for the lottery. They will be able to purchase a spring turkey permit for any permit area and any time period directly from a license agent. Applicants choose one of eight time periods in which to hunt.

A new rule effective in 2010 allows hunters not selected in the permit lottery to purchase a permit in any area for one of the hunt’s last two time periods.

Additional details are available online at www.mndnr.gov/hunting/turkey.

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The Kids Organizing for a Peaceful Environment (K.O.P.E.) group from Deer River High School, with help from Advocates for Family Peace (AFFP), organized a Penny Drive in the Deer River area prior to Christmas, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to Second Harvest Food Bank (SHFB) for the Itasca Holiday Program. Deer River businesses participating in the Penny Drive with buckets on their counters were Cenex, Holiday Station Store, Ott Drug, Jurvelin Hardware, The Outpost Bar and Grill, Shelley's and Woodland Bank.

The total collected was $232.90. Pictured left to right are Shannon Marshall AFFP, Logan Bremer K.O.P.E., Sue Este SHFB, Nancy Pederson and Annie Mount K.O.P.E., Sarah Wagner AFFP.

Dateline THURSDAY, JAN. 7 •Information Center regarding domestic issues, 1-3 p.m., Deer River Family Service Center, or phone 326-0388 for further information or to schedule an appointment.

•Bowstring Senior Center Lunch, 12 noon. Everyone welcome.

•Dual Dependency Support Group meets, 7:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church, 703 Pokegama Ave. N, Grand Rapids, downstairs back entrance. Phone Greg 326-4433 for more information.

•Deer River Foodshelf, open 10 a.m to 1 p.m., Goodall Resource Center, 1006 Comstock Drive, 246-2500.

•Northern Itasca Foodshelf, open 12:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the side of the Over 50 Club on Main Street in Bigfork.

•Parents Supporting Parents support group meets, Itasca Resource Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m.. Phone Janelle Diede, 327-6724 for more information.

•AA meeting in Squaw Lake, 7 p.m., St. Catherine’s Catholic Church.

•Community Cafe Dinner at the Golden Age Center in Deer River, 4:30-6 p.m.

•WeeCare Hope Chest (free children’s clothing) open 9-11 a.m. at Deer River Church of God, 304 4th Ave. SE. •Eligibility Specialists with Itasca County Human Services will be at the Deer River Family Service Center. Phone 1-800422-0312 or 327-2941 for appointments.

•Bigfork School Site Council meets, 3:15 at the school •Grief Support Group meets, 5-6:30 p.m., in the Fireside Room of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 501 Northwest 16 Street, Grand Rapids. Potluck is served. For more information call Marion Leimbach, 327-6145.

•Storytelling at Marcell Town Hall, 6:30 p.m., sponsored by the North Country Seniors.

•NAPS and MAC pickup, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Deer River Senior Center.

•Itasca Genealogy Club meets in the Karjala Research Center in the Central School, Grand Rapids, 6 p.m.

•Masonic Lodge Itasca #208 meets, 7 p.m., at the Itasca Lodge, 2515 E. U.S. Hwy. 2, LaPrairie. Phone Earl Machart, Worshipful Master, 218-854-3336 for more information.

•Northwoods Saddle Club meets, 6 p.m., at the Effie Community Center.

•Warrior girls basketball vs Nash-Kee, away •Warrior wrestling vs Grand Rapids, home •Huskie girls basketball vs Northland, home FRIDAY, JAN. 8 •Deer River TOPS meets, 8-9 a.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, Hwy. 6 north, Deer River; information 246-2613 or 2462180.

•Huskie boys basketball vs Cook, away.

•Warrior boys basketball vs Greenway, at home.

•Warrior wrestling, Hibbing Tourney.

•White Oak Sled Dog Classic begins with “Meet the Mushers” spaghetti feed, 3-7:30 p.m. One mile north of Deer RIver Hwy. 6.

SATURDAY, JAN. 9 •White Oak Sled Dog Classic race begins at 9:30 a.m.

Pancake Breakfast 6-9:30 a.m.

•Marcell Family Center Winter Frolic, noon-4 p.m. Phone Tim at 218-832-3161 for more information.

SUNDAY, JAN. 10 •Marcell Family Center Pancake Feed, 6 a.m.-noon. Finish Line for the White Oak Classic Sled Dog Race.

MONDAY, JAN. 11 •AA and Al-Anon, 7 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, Deer River •Women's Journey Group, 5-6:30 p.m., Advocates for Family Peace Office at 1611 NW 4th St., Grand Rapids. Phone 326-0388 for more information.

•Suicide Survivor Support Group meets, 6 p.m., 430 SW 2nd St., Chisholm. For more information call Carla 218-254-2619.

•Parent's Grief Support Group meets, at the Itasca Resource Center, Grand Rapids 7-9 p.m. Phone 327-2941 for more information.

•Deer River City Council meets, 6 p.m., City Hall.

•The Retirees of Local 1116 meet at the Eagles Club in Grand Rapids, 11 a.m. for meeting, lunch and afternoon bingo.

Phone 326-6703 for more information on how to join.

•Deer River Pony League meets, 6 p.m., at Rasley’s Blueberry Bowl.

•Effie City Council meets, 7 p.m., at the Old Catholic Church.

•White Oak Antique Tractor Club meets, 7 p.m. at Shelly’s Family Restaurant in Deer River.

•Huskie girls basketball vs Kelliher-Northome.

•Warrior girls basketball vs Hill City, home.

TUESDAY, JAN. 12 •Deer River TOPS meets, 5:00 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, Hwy. 6 north, Deer River; information 246-2180 or 2462467.

•Support Group for female survivors of sexual violence.

Phone 326-5008 for more information •Bowstring Senior Center Lunch, 12 noon Everyone welcome.

•Community Cafe Dinner at the Golden Age Center in Deer River, 4:30-6 p.m.

•Itasca County Parkinson's Support Group meets, 1 p.m., at Leisure Hills. Contact Dori Stanek at 218-246-9771 for more information.

•Northern Itasca Health Care Center Family Council meets, 10 a.m. Bigfork Nursing Home.

•Bigfork Parent Advisory Committee meets, Home Ec. Room, Bigfork School, 6:30 p.m.

•Bushwacker's Snowmobile Club meets call 246-8271 for info.

•Bigfork City Council meets, 6 p.m. City Hall.

•Cohasset City Council meets, 7 p.m., Cohasset City Hall.

•Deer River Support Group for any grieving adult, meets in the Goodall Resource Center Conference room near the reception desk, 1-2:30 p.m. Goodall Resource center is located adjacent to the Deer River HealthCare Center. Call Teri at 246-3015 for information.

•Women’s Cancer Support Group, for all women cancer survivors 6-7:30 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Community Cancer Center, 2101 Hwy. 169 S. Phone (218) 326-4235.

•Deer River Northern Stars 4-H Club meets, 6:30 p.m. at the Goodall Resource Center in Deer River. Phone Valerie Strugar 246-9458 for more information.

•Evergreen Friendship Club meets. Contact Annette Libersky 218-659-2722 for meeting location and time.

•Men’s Prostate Support Group meets at Grand Itasca Hospital in the cafeteria area at 5:30 p.m. For more information call Douglas Coy 246-2468.

•Huskie boys basketball vs Northland, away.

•Warrior boys basketball vs Blackduck, away.

•Warrior wrestling vs Nashwauk-Keewatin, at home.

•Nordic Ski at Little Falls.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13 •Men’s Domestic Violence Program, 6-8 p.m., at Goodall Resource Center. Call Joel or Ann for more information 327-4062 •Bowstring Senior Center Lunch, 12 noon Everyone welcome.

•Deer River Lions Club meets, 6:30 p.m.

•KIWI's meet for dinner, phone 245-1677 for location.

•Men’s Cancer Support Group, for all men cancer survivors 6:30-8 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Community Cancer Center, 2101 Hwy. 169 S. Phone (218) 326-4235.

•Leech Lake Diabetes Care Clinic, at the Ball Club Community Center •AA Meeting at Winnie Dam Community Center, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, JAN. 14 •Information Center regarding domestic issues, 1-3 p.m., Deer River Family Service Center, or phone 326-0388 for further information or to schedule an appointment.

•Bowstring Senior Center Lunch, 12 noon. Everyone welcome.

•Dual Dependency Support Group meets, 7:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church, 703 Pokegama Ave. N, Grand Rapids, downstairs back entrance. Phone Greg 326-4433 for more information.

•Deer River Foodshelf, open 10 a.m to 1 p.m., Goodall Resource Center, 1006 Comstock Drive, 246-2500.

•Northern Itasca Foodshelf, open 12:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the side of the Over 50 Club on Main Street in Bigfork.

•Parents Supporting Parents support group meets, Itasca Resource Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m.. Phone Janelle Diede, 327-6724 for more information.

•AA meeting in Squaw Lake, 7 p.m., St. Catherine’s Catholic Church.

•Community Cafe Dinner at the Golden Age Center in Deer River, 4:30-6 p.m.

•WeeCare Hope Chest (free children’s clothing) open 9-11 a.m. at Deer River Church of God, 304 4th Ave. SE. •Bigfork School Site Council meets, 3:15 at the school •Bug O Nay Ge Shig School Board meets, 5:30 p.m., at the library •Masonic Chippewa Lodge #275 meets above the Over 50 Club in Bigfork.

•Warrior girls basketball host the Bigfork Huskies.

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Warriors ski in Deer River and Brainerd during winter break

by Sue Cook Snow and more snow - a skier’s dream. The Deer River Warrior Nordic ski team was finally able to practice on their ‘home field’ at Blueberry Hills, one day prior to hosting their home meet which was held Dec. 29. Teams from Brainerd, Detroit Lakes, Grand Rapids, Bemidji and TrekNorth (Bemidji) braved the cold weather and participated in the Deer River Nordic Invitational. The race format was 5K freestyle for varsity and junior varsity and 3K freestyle for the junior high skiers. Racers had an interval start with two skiers going out every 30 seconds. The top 10 finishers in each race were awarded ribbons.

In the girls’ varsity race, Mindy Drotts finished in eighth place with a time of 22:09.5. The Warrior varsity boys, Kevin Drotts and Cody Gustafson, completed the race in 10th and 11th place respectively. K. Drotts had a time of 19:09.3 and C. Gustafson finished in 19:24.2.

Kaila Juntunen had another good race at the junior varsity level, finishing the girls’ race in third place with a time of 24:38.3. Ashlea Grife completed the course in 15th place with a time of 30:18.7.

Seventh grader Liam Martin continues to ski well finishing the junior high boys’ race in fourth place with 16:39.3. Sixth grader Michael Shaw completed his first race in 21st place with a time of 36:04.

The Warriors have many junior high girls who are working hard to improve their race times. Vanessa Perrington skied to a fifth place finish with a time of 18:42.8. The next Warrior to finish was Ali Juntunen in 13th place with 22:39.5. In the middle of the pack Tiffany Amy was 17th with 24:01.8, Hannah Hron 18th with 24:27.4 and Caitlin Wilson 20th with 25:10.8. The rest of the team finished in the following order: RaeAnn Giffen 28, 30:41.9; Karley Paulley 29, 31:01; Amy Gustafson 31, 34:04.5; and Emma Shaw 34, 42:31.6. This was a ‘first race’ experience for seventh grader A. Gustafson and sixth grader E. Shaw.

Two days after the meet in Deer River, the Warriors traveled to the

Northland Arboretum in Brainerd to compete in the Brainerd Invitational Continuous Pursuit on Dec. 31.

Temperatures were still very cold but the race went on as scheduled. Varsity athletes followed a continuous pursuit format which means racers skied a 5K classic course then had to switch skis, with no help from coaches or teammates, and continue on to ski a 5K lap freestyle. The races began with a mass start. In the boys’ varsity race K. Drotts worked hard and finished the 10 kilometers in seventh place with a time of 30:05 to earn a medal. C. Gustafson completed the course in 11th place with a time of 31:33.

In the girls’ varsity race M. Drotts got tripped up and fell during the mass start and lost a little time. She finished the pursuit with a time of 34:09 earning a second place medal only six seconds behind Bailey Drewes of Bemidji who took first place with 34:03.

K. Juntunen was Deer River’s only junior varsity competitor. Her race was a 5K skate that began with an interval start with four skiers going out every 30 seconds. K. Juntunen has been skiing strong and earned a fourth place ribbon for her hard work. She finished with a time of 17:38.

The junior high races were a 3K skate that began in eight waves. In the boys’ race Martin earned a second place ribbon with a time of 11:18. He finished eight seconds out of first place. M. Shaw finished the race in 35th place with a time of 23:10.

In the girls’ junior high race the highest placing Warrior was A. Juntunen in 14th with a time of 15:19.

The rest of the Warriors finished in the following order: Hron 21, 17:01; Paulley 26, 19:03; Nikki Kellems 28, 19:12; E. Shaw 31, 22:52; A. Gustafson 34, 23:36; and sixth grader Rita Helleckson 36, 31:34. This was Helleckson’s first race experience.

Teams competing with Deer River at the Brainerd Invitational were St. Cloud Tech, Bemidji, Little Falls, Detroit Lakes, Alexandria, Mora, Otter Tail Nordic, Battle Lake, TrekNorth, and Brainerd.

Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide 98 hour course Registration: January 11, 2010 from 3 - 6:30 p.m.

Spruce Conference Room Bigfork Valley Communities.

Class will start January and run through March.

Schedule will be passed out during registration.

Classes will be held one to two days a week from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Tentative test date April 6, 2010.

Costs: $400 tuition, $135 test fee and textbook deposits. This course may be eligible for grants or loan programs, or refundable on employment. Information available at registration.

Tyler Gustafson, left, Grand Rapids and Deer River’s Cody Gustafson, right, leave the starting area of the Deer River Nordic Invitational at Blueberry Hills on Dec. 29. Photo by Ron Kutsi.

Bowling Scores ALL AMERICAN 12-30 12-2 Hastie Construction 12-2 Denny’s Resort 10-4 GRV Gibbs 8-6 Cherney’s Resort 4-10 Ott Drug Store 4-10 Lucky Strike Lounge 2-12 Carroll Funeral Home Team High Handicap Game: Cherney’s Resort 1177; GRV Gibbs 1172; Hastie Construction 1133.

Team High Handicap Series: GRV Gibbs 3359; Cherney’s Resort 3317; Hastie Construction 3252.

Individual High Scratch Game: Jeff Gardner 258; Wayne Rhoades 257; Ray Keller 222.

Individual High Scratch Series: Jeff Gardner 673; Wayne Rhoades 666; Jim Daigle 582.

MONDAY NIGHT KEGLERS 12-28 5-2 White Oak 5-2 Blueberry Bowl 5-2 Northview Bank 2-5 Co-op 2-5 GRV Wild Rice 2-5 Paul Bunyan Team High Handicap Game: White Oak 1023; Paul Bunyan 914; Blueberry Bowl 902.

Team High Handicap Series: White Oak 2710; Co-op 2594; Blueberry Bowl 2588.

Individual High Scratch Game: Jim Howard 266; Bernie Matlock 226; Ray Guertin 220.

Individual High Scratch Series: Jim Howard 658; Bernie Matlock 635; Ray Guertin 592.

Splits: Ed 2-7; Wayne 2-7; Tom S. 5-7, 3-10; Bernie 3-10; Bill 5-7, 5-10; Lamar 3-10, 4-5.

SUNSHINE LEAGUE 12-29 79-40 M&M’s 71-48 Gutter Gals 68-51 Blueberries 62-57 We Try 61-58 Rolling Pins 59-60 Jessie’s Girls 56-63 Shud A Bens 51-68 Loons 46-73 Jury’s Out 42-77 Honor Guard Team High Handicap Game: Blueberries 670; Jury’s Out 661; Gutter Gals 658.

Team High Handicap Series: Gutter Gals 1938; Blueberries 1855; Jury’s Out 1841.

Individual High Scratch Game: Kathy Mrozowski 219; Rita Onraet 204; Marla Rasley 201.

Individual High Scratch Series: Kathy Mrozowski 575; Marla Rasley 551; Rita Onraet 507.

Splits: Jan Hill 3-10; Sandy Fox 3-10; Sarah Sedlander 2-7; Nancy Carlson 2-7, 5-7; Rita Onraet 3-10; Ronna Peck 5-6.

PINPOUNDERS 12-22 4-0 Coors Light 3-1 Big Winnie Bar 3-1 Macharts 2-2 Northern Star Food 2-2 D.R. Healthcare Center 1-3 Cen-XXX 0-4 Advantage Water Team High Handicap Game: Big Winnie Bar 937; Coors Light 922; Northern Star Food 918.

Team High Handicap Series: Coors Light 2685; Big Winnie Bar 2645; Macharts 2558.

Mens Individual High

Scratch Game: Willie Bixby 223; Jeff Gardner 222; Vince Cleveland 221.

Mens Individual High Scratch Series: Dave Chase 606; Jeff Gardner 605; Vince Cleveland 602.

Womens Individual High Scratch Game: Trudy Gardner 216; Nelda White 184; Mandy Reed 181.

Womens Individual High Scratch Series: Nelda White 533; Trudy Gardner 517; Mandy Reed 498.

Splits: Bruce Wolfe 7-10; Daniel 4-10.

EARLY SUNDAY MIXED 1-03 70-49 Mixed Trix 63-56 Upnorth 4 54-65 Graveyard Shift 51-68 No Fear Team High Handicap Game: Upnorth 4 914; No Fear 884; Mixed Trix 882.

Team High Handicap Series: No Fear 2625; Upnorth 4 2588; Graveyard Shift 2535.

Mens Individual High Scratch Game: Steve Nelson 224; Thomas Rasley 194; Aaron Dunham 187.

Mens Individual High Scratch Series: Steve Nelson 571; Mick Hagen 513; Thomas Rasley 509.

Womens Individual High Scratch Game: Sue Hagen 161; Laurie Shadley 161; Dawn Hagen 152.

Womens Individual High Scratch Series: Dawn Hagen 425; Sue Hagen 418; Laurie Shadley 408.

Splits: Sue Hagen 4-10; Richard Shadley 3-10; Dawn Hagen 3-10; Barb Shandorf 5-6.

Lake Country Power Member Meeting You are invited to join cooperative representatives for a discussion about 2009 operating results and the factors impacting the price of electricity.

January 12 - 7:00 p.m. at Hill City School (assembly room) January 14 - 7:00 p.m. at Cohasset Community Center

For more information call 218-743-4243 Where skill meets compassion.

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Obituaries Ardis J. (Mattson) Rohloff

Byron L. Powell

Ardis J. (Mattson) Rohloff went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 3, 2010. She was born to Edward E. and Hildur (Krafve) Mattson in Minneapolis on June 16, 1922. She grew up on a farm near Annandale, MN, graduating from Annandale High School in 1940 with honors.

On April 19, 1941 she married the love of her life Richard Rohloff at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Annandale. She was a devoted hardworking member of Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church. She was a deeply spiritual person who loved the Lord above all else. Ardy was a walking, talking Bible who loved to sing praises to God. She didn’t need a hymnal as she knew every song by heart. She was also deeply devoted to her family and a loving person to all.

She and Rich lived and worked on the farm for 48 years. Ardy also worked as an office manager at the Annandale Advocate for 30 years. In 1989 they sold the farm and moved to their home on Deer Lake to be near their son and family.

She was an avid sports fan. In her later years, she became a true hockey fan watching her grandsons play college and professional hockey.

The last eight years of her life she lived at Comstock Court in Deer River, was a member of Clara Lutheran Church and Bethany Lutheran in Deer River.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Richard and four newborn children; sister, Elizabeth Slatsveen; and a brother, Edgar Mattson.

She is survived by her son, Dick (Sue) of Cohasset; grandsons Kurt (Julie) of Woodstock Illinois, Jon (Nicole) of Cohasset, Todd (Michelle) of Bismarck N.D.; eight great-grandchildren, Sarah, Mark, Jocelyn, Jasmine, Jade, Josie, Eli, and Luka; a brother, Kenneth Mattson of New Brighton, MN; and several nephews and nieces.

Visitation was at the Carroll Funeral Home in Deer River on Wednesday January 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. The funeral will be at Bethany Lutheran Church in Deer River at 11:00 a.m. today (Thursday, January 7) with interment to follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Deer River.

Byron L. Powell, 71, of Bovey, died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, in the North Memorial Medical Center, Robbinsdale.

Born Feb. 12, 1938, in Bigfork, he was the son of Everett and Ruth (Dietrich) Powell. He attended Bigfork schools and was a 1956 graduate of Bigfork High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, was stationed in France and was honorably discharged in 1960. Byron and Eileen Mandich were married on June 27, 1964, and lived in Wabana and Bovey. He worked for Blandin Paper Co., owned Byron’s 76 station in Bovey and most recently worked for Industrial Lubricants in Grand Rapids. He was a member of the Hurlbut-Ziemer American Legion Post 476 of Lawrence Lake and the Tasca Twirlers Square Dancers. He was an avid mechanic and loved to travel with friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers-in-law, Earl Hoshal, Mike Mandich and Lud Mandich.

He is survived by his wife, Eileen; a son, Joe Powell of Marble; daughters, Jill Hanson of Bemidji and Jody Pittenger of Maple Grove; six grandchildren; brothers, Don Powell and Darrell Powell of Bigfork; a sister, Bev Oelke of Plymouth; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Hoshal Hyvonen of Grand Rapids, Karen Mandich of Bovey, Louise Mandich of Bovey; his mother-in-law, Mildred Mandich of Grand Rapids; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was Monday, Jan. 4, with a funeral service on Tuesday, Jan. 5, in Coleraine. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Coleraine.

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Eugene Edward Voigt Eugene Edward Voigt, 82, of Grand Rapids, MN, died Sunday, January 3, 2010, in Grand Rapids, MN. Eugene was born Dec 26, 1927 to Lester and Alvina Voigt in Deer River, MN. He served in the Navy and Marines and was a member of the Marine Corps Skeet Team. He retired from Mesaba Aviation after 38 years where he was Director of MTC. He was also an FAA Licensed inspector. He was mechanic of the year in 1977, and enjoyed flying his own planes. After retirement he enjoyed wintering in Florida. Eugene was involved in numerous activities, a member of Masonic Lodge 208, Royal Arch Masons, Knights of Templar, North Star Shrine Club and order of Eastern Star, member of the Shrine Cycle and Mustang Patrol.

He was preceded in death by two infant sons; parents; and an infant brother.

He is survived by his wife, Cecelia, of 61 years; brother, Elmer (Lynn) Voigt of Grand Rapids, MN; three nieces, Pattie (Scot) Markle of Duluth, MN, Debbie (Craig) Mattson of Duluth, MN, Pamela (Jeff) Johnson of Grand Rapids, MN; and great nieces and great nephews.

Visitation is today (Thursday, January 7), 5-7 p.m. at Carroll Funeral Home, Deer River, MN with a Masonic service at 6:30 p.m.

Services will be held Friday, January 8, at 2 p.m. at Carroll Funeral Home, Deer River, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Shrine Children’s Hospital , Clara Lutheran Church or a charity of your choice.

Burial will be in Olivet Cemetery, Deer River, MN. Arrangements by Carroll Funeral Home, Deer River, MN.

Glenn “Crundy” Howard Jackson Sr., 60, of Inger, MN, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, in Duluth, MN. Glenn was born October 15, 1949 in Cass Lake, MN. He was raised and lived in Inger, MN. He was in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam Vet. He enjoyed powwows, casinos, remodeling and traditional seasonal activities. Glenn believed in helping everyone spiritually, he was always there for his family and friends. He passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, he will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, George and Marie Wakefield; maternal grandparents, Andrew and Elsie Robinson; father, Murphy Jackson; brother, Peter Jackson.

He is survived by his wife, Darlene Jackson; mother, Susan Jackson; son, Glenn Jackson Jr.; daughter, Paula Jackson; grandsons, Matt and Quannah; brother, Steve Jackson; sisters, Sarah, Beverly, Clara, Selma, Norma, Ramona and Helen; numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws and relatives.

Visitation was Monday, January 4, 2010 from 5 p.m. until the 11 a.m. service, Tuesday, January 5, at the Inger Community Center.

Burial was in Inger Cemetery.

Arrangements by Carroll Funeral Home, Deer River, Mn. Paid Obituary

Helen Elenora Lenoch Helen Elenora Lenoch, 88, of Deer River, MN, died Monday, December 28, 2009, at Becky’s House, Deer River, MN. She was born July 10, 1921 in Fort Atkinson, IA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Lenoch and granddaughter, Jennifer Bundy.

She is survived by daughters, Ann (Phil) Bundy, Patricia (John Turk) Lenoch; sons, Daniel Lenoch, Richard (Judy) Lenoch; seven grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; and one brother, Merle Sattler.

A memorial service will be at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary in Austin, MN. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Austin, MN. Arrangements by Carroll Funeral Home, Deer River, MN. Paid Obituary

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David (Dave) Rikala, 53, of Duluth, MN, died at home on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009.

Born March 13, 1956 and educated in Duluth, he had very strong ties to the Suomi, MN area having spent much of his life visiting and staying on the Rikala farm which was owned by his grandparents, Urho and Hilda Rikala, then by his father, Wesley. He was a dearly loved friend of his closest neighbors; the Humenbergers and B. Bunch.

He enjoyed corresponding with people both here and in various parts of the world and served as a steadfast presence of simple and decent goodness and Godliness in their lives. He was very skilled in hunting and fishing, and was an effective and gentle teacher of such skills.

He was a surprisingly accomplished man in the things that really matter in life: humility, kindness and gentleness. With simple faith in God he remained a devoted son and good friend despite severe disappointment, difficulties and challenges.

As a tree who bore good fruit, may God now welcome him. May it be said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

He was preceded in death by his brother, Delvin Rikala.

He is survived by his parents, Wesley and Elma (Hill) Rikala; close friend, Barbara L. Bunch, and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins (including Sandra (Sinkola) Maki.)

Visitation and funeral services were held Sat., Jan. 2, 2010 at St. Anne’s in Duluth.

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William “Bill” James Barnacle, 91, of Lake City, Minn. died Friday, December 25, 2009 in Homestead Rehabilitation and Living Center, Deer River, Minn.

Bill was born in 1918 in Lisle, Ill. He graduated from high school in Naperville, Ill. in 1936. He attended St. Olaf College and college in Yankton, South Dakota.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. On September 10, 1943, he was united in marriage to Doris Biederman in Minneapolis, Minn. From 1937 until 1952, he played baseball for the Minneapolis Millers, New Jersey Giants, Baltimore Orioles, and the Toledo Mudhens. Following his baseball career, he was employed as an investment broker for IDS Investments and West America before retiring in 1972. Bill and Doris moved to Remer in 1987. He was a life member of the V.F.W. in Lake City, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Harold, Donald, and Ronald Barnacle.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Doris; two sons, William “Bill” (Lynda) Barnacle of Brainerd, Minn. and Robert “Bob” (Betty) Barnacle of Deer River, Minn.; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Per Bill’s request, there will be no services at this time.

Arrangements are by Rowe Funeral Home and Crematory, Grand Rapids, Minn.

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Marguerite Van Campen Marguerite Van Campen, 94, died Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at the Bigfork nursing home.

She was born May 7, 1915 in Hill City, South Dakota to William and Mable (Harvey) Tracy. She was united in marriage to Floyd Van Campen on April 22, 1933.

During her life, she had worked at a logging camp in Hill City, SD, The Popcorn Factory in Cohasset, the Itasca County Nursing Home in Grand Rapids, The Froyd Bank in Froyd, MT, and as a home health aid, also in Froyd, MT. She even mined for gold in Alaska.

She was a devoted wife to her husband Floyd, whom she took care of until his death in 1990. They were married for 57 years. During this time, they raised their twin niece and nephew, Harriet and Harry Van Campen as if they were their own, and went on to become grandparents to Harriet’s four boys, Douglas, Duane, David and Darryl.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Beth Williams; brothers, Charles, Benjamin, Ralph of South Dakota and George Tracy of Grand Rapids, MN; and Harriet’s son, Douglas Gielen.

She is survived by Harry Van Campen Jr.; Harriet Evans (James); their sons, Duane Gielen (Sue), David Evans (Tammy), Darryl Evans (Sally); and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services were held Saturday, Dec. 26 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Deer River with burial in Wildwood Cemetery in Cohasset.

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The Bible Says ...

Truman “Bud” Lund

Encourage one another

by C. Marvine Scott One thing I love about Minnesotans is our toughness!

We’re rather an unusual breed but I love it! No one lets a little cold weather slow us down – we just put on more clothes and off we go! There is a resilience and strength that I see around me that blesses me. I have had people tell me when they visited that they enjoyed the way we take care of one another up here in the Northland.

God has commanded us to be strong and courageous.

He also tells us to love one another and be an encouragement to each other. I like what Joan Clayton from New Mexico wrote on this subject in a recent article.

BUILD EACH OTHER UP “Bible Thought: ‘Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man’ (Colossians 4:6 KJV).

“Criticism causes fear, aggression, and defensiveness! We rarely apply criticism to ourselves. Even so called “constructive criticism” leaves a lot of doubt in our minds! Wouldn’t it be too wonderful if we were all like Barnabas? We can be.

“The father of the Prodigal son did not meet him with berating and criticism…only forgiveness! Stephen did not defend himself, nor hold any malice. On the cross, Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them.’ What if Jesus had said: ‘When you get everything perfect, then I will love you?’

“Praise and encouragement enable people to meet their goals. People that we sometimes criticize are what we might be under their circumstances. Let us refuse to criticize. Let us hold our tongues. We can do so much more with praise and encouragement. Praisers, not criticizers, bring men to Jesus!

“I have heard all of my life that ‘sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.’ That statement is absolutely false. Words destroy much worse than bruises. Withhold criticism. Instead, give praise and encouragement. Build each other up!

“Hymn: ‘Love One Another.’ Dear precious Lord, help us to put a watch over our mouths. May we only say things that build up and encourage. In Jesus’ beautiful name. Amen.”

-Joan Clayton, Portales, NM (The Bible Friend Dec. 2009) p.3 A FATHER’S KINDNESS “Busy in his study a minister was preparing his sermon for the coming Sunday. He reached to the shelf at his side for a book, and then remembered that he had left it downstairs. His little daughter was playing in the bedroom, and he called her. She came, running, eager and delighted at the thought that Papa needed her. He explained carefully where she could find the book, and she went gladly, returning in a moment with a book which he saw at a glance was the wrong one. But he hardly looked at the book as he took it and laid it on the table.

He looked only at the eager face of his little daughter, wreathed in smiles. Gathering her close to his heart, he kissed her and said, ‘Thank you, darling.’ And when she had gone back happy and contented to her play he went quietly for the book he needed. I think I should like to listen to the sermons that man would preach.”

-God’s Treasury of Virtues (Honor Books, c.2995) p.

209 Many of us are not experiencing the love and caring of this godly man listed above. In fact, even though many put on a brave face, there is a lot of people in pain among us. I wonder what life would be like if we all tried to say a word of encouragement to someone rather than a critical one. An unkind word could have crushed the beautiful child in the story above but loving kindness from her father blessed her instead.

The holidays are over and everyone is counting their shekels to see if there’s enough left to make it through the bleak cold winter months. Even though the faces of our fellow men and women may be brave, is fear and pain griping their hearts? Let’s determine to spend some time deliberately trying to encourage one person each day.

DROP A PEBBLE IN THE WATER

by James W. Foley Drop a pebble in the water: Just a splash, and it is gone, But there’s half-a-hundred ripples Circling on and on and on, Spreading, spreading from the center, Flowing on out to the sea.

And there is no way of telling Where the end is going to be.

Drop a pebble in the water: In a minute you forget, But there’s little waves a-flowing, And there’s ripples circling yet, And those little waves a-flowing To a great big wave have grown; You’ve disturbed a mighty river Just by dropping in a stone.

Drop an unkind word, or careless: In a minute it is gone; But there’s half-a-hundred ripples Circling on and on and on.

They keep spreading, spreading, spreading From the center as they go And there is no way to stop them, Once you’ve started them to flow.

Drop an unkind word, or careless: In a minute you forget: But there’s little waves a-flowing, And there’s ripples circling yet.

And perhaps in some sad heart A mighty wave of tears you’ve stirred, And disturbed a life was happy Ere you dropped that unkind word.

Drop a word of cheer and kindness: Just a flash and it is gone; But there’s half-a-hundred ripples Circling on and on and on, Bearing hope and joy and comfort On each splashing, dashing wave Till you wouldn’t believe the volume Of the one kind word you gave.

Drop a word of cheer and kindness: In a minute you forget; But there’s gladness still a-swelling, And there’s joy circling yet, And you’ve rolled a wave of comfort Whose sweet music can be heard Over miles and miles of water Just by dropping one kind word.

-The Bible Friend, July 2009, p.4

Truman “Bud” Lund, 76, of Effie, MN, died Friday, Jan 1, 2010 in Bigfork, MN. Truman was born October 31, 1933, in Effie, MN where he made his home until entering the Bigfork Nursing Home in January, 2009.

Truman spent his life in the logging business, he also worked for Itasca County and the DNR taking care of several campgrounds. Truman was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of the Effie Fredheim Lutheran Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Jesse Lund; brother, Darrell Ste; siblings, Marilyn Rommes and Lester Randall.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Esther; daughter, Cindy Lund of Bloomington, MN; son, Rollie (Teri) Lund of Bigfork, MN; step-son, Alan Lund of Cook, MN; two grandsons, Jeremiah Lund of Bemidji, MN and Casey Anderson of Cook, MN; sister, Betty Ekert of Bigfork, MN; brother, Duane (Jackie) Lund of Colorado; step-brothers, Ronald (Sandy) Randall of Grand Rapids, MN, Douglas (Teri) Randall of St. Cloud, MN; step-mother, Evelyn Lund of Bigfork, MN; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation was one hour before the service, Wednesday, January 6, at 1 p.m. at Effie Fredheim Lutheran, Effie, MN. Burial was in Bigfork Cemetery, Bigfork, MN. Arrangements by Carroll Funeral Home, Deer River, MN. Paid Obituary

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Centennial Lutheran LC-MS Rev. James Anthony Sunday Service 8:30 a.m.

St. Catherine's Catholic Father Thomas P. Galarneault (218)659-4353 Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

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Jessie Lake Baptist 832-3911 Rev. Howard Williams Sunday School 10 a.m.

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Wednesday Bible Study Jesse Lake Lutheran Pastor John Hanson Parsonage 832-3834 Church 832-3883 Church Service 8:30 a.m.

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Clara Lutheran DEER RIVER 246-8191 Apostolic Faith Church Lay Pastor Pastor Timothy Schultz Peg Christensen 212 2nd St. S.E. 246-2243 Sunday School & Sunday School & Worship Service Worship Service 9 a.m.

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Deer River Bible Church BENA 246-9570 St. Anne’s Catholic Pastor Gaylord Finch Father Stephen Solors Home 246-2093 Saturday Mass 7 p.m..

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

FEDERAL DAM Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Evening Service 6 p.m.

Father Stephen Solors Family Bible Study & Prayer Sunday Mass 11 a.m. meeting Wednesday 7 p.m.

1 mile north on Hwy. 6 Evangelical Covenant Pastor Ron Grossman Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

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Marcell Community Church Pastor Paul Olson Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study 10 a.m.

St. Mary's Catholic Church Fr. Paul Larson Parish Office 246-8582 Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m.

Confessions half hour before Saturday mass United Methodist Pastor Richard Wilder Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

Office (218)246-8591 Cell (218)360-4795

Caribou Chapel Pastor Ron Grossman (218) 326-3574 Sunday 9 a.m.

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SUOMI

Suomi Evangelical Lutheran Pastor John Hanson Parsonage 832-3834 Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

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Northwoods Chapel Rev. Howard Williams Non-Denominational On Corner of Co. Rds. 35 and 36 Sunday Service 9:00 a.m.

Fellowship following Wednesday Bible Study For info 1-218-259-0425 Sand Lake Alliance Pastor Sam Muntean Cty Rd 4 just east of Anchor Inn Resort) Worship 10 a.m.

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Redeemer Lutheran LC-MS Rev. James Anthony Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Evening Service, Thursday, 7 p.m.

Memorial Day thru Labor Day Bethany Lutheran, ELCA Rev. Dwight Rudquist Highway 6 North, 246-8398 Worship - 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday - ‘Club 100’ Sept.-May (1st-6th grade) "The Welcome Place" Oteneagen Chapel (An Independent Bible Church) Church Services 10-11 a.m.

Sunday School 11:15-11:45 a.m.

EFFIE

Effie Fredheim Lutheran Church ELCA Rev. Ryan Aarestad Office 743-3368; Parsonage 743-6986 Sunday Worship 8:45 a.m.

Deer River Church of God (Pentecostal) Rev. Lee Pederson 246-8760 304 - 4th Ave. S.E. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Sunday Evening Prayer 6 p.m.

Wed. Night Bible Study 7 p.m.

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Bigfork Lutheran, ELCA Rev. Ryan Aarestad Office 743-3368; Parsonage 743-6986 Sunday Worship: Bigfork Lutheran and First Presbyterian are having blended worship services at the First Presbyterian Church two blocks west of Bigfork City Hall at 10:15 a.m.

Bigfork Assembly of God Pastor Mike Stevens 101 Golf Course Road Morning Worship 9:30 & 10:30 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Evening Service 6:30 p.m.

218-743-6316 Riverside (Presbyterian) Chapel Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m.

Cell (218)360-4795 Our Lady of Snows Catholic Father Thomas P. Galarneault (218) 743-3255 Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m.

Wed., Thurs., Fri..- 8:00 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church Rev. Ryan Aarestad Office 743-3368; Parsonage 743-6986 Sunday Worship: Bigfork Lutheran and First Presbyterian are having blended worship services at the First Presbyterian Church two blocks west of Bigfork City Hall at 10:15 a.m.

BOWSTRING

Bowstring (Presbyterian) Chapel located 15 miles north on Hwy. 6, 1 block west on Co. Rd. 133 Sharron Lewis Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:15 a.m.

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BALL CLUB

St. Joseph's Catholic Father Stephen Solors Saturday Mass 5 p.m.

Sunday Mass 9 a.m.

Ball Club Assembly of God Church Rev. Greg Baudeck Pastor - 327-1005 Church-246-2511 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.

COHASSET

West Cohasset Chapel Pastor Joe Franzone Sunday School -9:15 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

AWANA Wednesday - 6:30 p.m.

999-9030 On Hwy. 6 one mile north of Hwy. 63 St. Augustine’s Catholic Church Fr. Paul Larson Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m.

Confessions half hour before mass Calvary Pines Baptist Church Pastor Charles Pratt 7 miles north of Cohasset at crossroads of Co. Rd. 256 & 62 Sunday School (ad. & youth) 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Bible Study - 6 p.m.

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Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Pastor Chris Gorshe Pastor Bill Zeige 35568 Foxtail Lane, Cohasset 328-5165 Sunday 9:00 Wednesday Evening 7 p.m.

Sunday School & Bible Study 10:30 a.m.

New Life Christian Fellowship 35 N.E. 3rd St., Cohasset, MN (Formerly Redeemer Lutheran Church behind SuperAmerica)

Sunday Prayer 8-8:30 a.m.

9:00-9:45 a.m. Sunday School Worship 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening 6 p.m. prayer 6:30 p.m. Worship Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Bible Study Good News Bible Church Rev. Tom Adams 9 a.m. Sunday Wednesday 7 p.m.

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WIR, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, page 12

Better Business Bureau tips for consumers The

BBB’s top ten New Year’s resolutions for a consumer-savvy 2010

The New Year is here and, because of the rough economy, it’s more important that ever to resolve to be a savvy consumer. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Minnesota and North Dakota offers the following ten New Year’s resolutions to fight scammers, prevent identity theft and save money in 2010.

“Being a savvy consumer is ultimately about using money wisely and, in this tough economy, many families are quickly learning how important it is to squeeze as much value as possible out of a dollar,” said Dana Badgerow, president and CEO of the BBB. “Creating a budget, researching businesses before you buy and staying away from scammers should be among everyone’s resolutions this year.”

The BBB recommends the following New Year’s resolutions to become a savvier consumer in 2010: 1. Beware of “job” offers to make easy money.

Unemployment in the nation is high and scammers are targeting the large pool of job hunters. Beware of any job offer, work-at-home scheme or business opportunity that promises big money for little work and no experience.

2. Look for the BBB seal and always check a business out with the BBB before you buy. Nearly 400,000 businesses bear the BBB seal of accreditation and meet our standards; you can find the seal on Web sites and at business locations. But the BBB doesn’t just report on accredited businesses. You can locate trustworthy businesses by visiting bbb.org to find your local BBB; from there you can review BBB Reliability Reports for nearly 4 million businesses across North America.

3. Always read the fine print—especially for “free” trial offers. Thousands of consumers complained to the BBB in 2009 after signing up for a “free” trial offer online that resulted in repeated charges to their credit or

debit cards sometimes amounting to as much as hundreds of dollars every month. Read the terms and conditions of any “free” trial offer before handing over credit or debit card numbers.

4. Keep your computer safe. If you haven’t already, install anti-virus software onto your computer and don’t forget to regularly check for software and operating system updates and patches. Don’t open attachments or click on links in e-mails unless you can confirm the e-mail came from someone you trust.

5. Never wire money to someone you don’t know.

Many scams require that the victim wire money back to the scammers. Scammers know that tracking money sent via MoneyGram or Western Union is extremely difficult.

Even more troubling for victims is the fact that it’s nearly impossible to get your money back.

6. Fight identity theft. Always shred paper documents that include sensitive financial data and dispose of computers, cell phones and digital data safely. The BBB offers tips and checklists on what to shred, and hosts annual Secure Your ID events nationwide to help you stay safe.

7. Ask the BBB for help. File a complaint with your BBB if you have a disagreement with a business or have been ripped off by a scammer.

8. Create a budget and stick to it. If you’re a cashstrapped consumer, setting a budget can help you stay afloat in 2010. The BBB has advice on how to create a budget to help you get out of debt and stay out of debt at bbb.org.

9. Fight fake check fraud. Thanks to advances in printing technology, scammers have the ability to create very real-looking phony checks. Educate yourself on the common types of check fraud and be extremely wary of

checks that come with claims that you’ve won the lottery, are eligible for a government grant or have landed a job as a secret shopper.

10. Get everything in writing. Don’t just take a business’s word for it. Get every verbal agreement in writing to limit miscommunication and misunderstandings between your expectations and what the business delivers.

Mushers support Minnesota snowmobile trail system Mushers racing in the White Oak Classic Sled Dog Race at Deer River on Jan. 8-10 are required to purchase and display a Minnesota Trail Pass. It’s the first time a mushing event has required the trail pass as part of its entry fee.

“Many mushers use the snowmobile trail system as their primary training ground,” said White Oak Classic Race Marshall Dan Bergerson.

“Sled dog races are run exclusively on the groomed snowmobile trails. We felt it was important to support the trail system by purchasing the annual trail pass. With nearly 90 teams expected in this year’s race, more than $1,400 dollars will go into the trail fund.”

Minnesota’s 22,000 miles of snowmobile trails offer opportunities unsurpassed for both mushers and snowmobilers. Purchase of the $16 trail pass goes to Grant-In-Aid snowmobile clubs for grooming and trail maintenance. The White Oak Classic Race is run entirely on Grant-In-Aid trails.

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