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Deer River, Minnesota, 56636 Volume 110, Number 27 Thursday, January 21, 2010

Inside This Issue. . .

Itasca County Park & Rec Meeting Page 3

County Commissioners Meeting Page 5

Effie City Council Meeting Page 4

Obituaries Page 12

The Bible Says Page 13 Bigfork Valley Diabetes Center Page 3

Looking Back Page 6 Cohasset City Council Meeting Page 14

Public hearing held at Effie to hear pros and cons of liquor license

Jaxson Rabold is the first baby born at the Deer River HealthCare Center hospital in 2010. This New Year’s baby was born at 11:21 a.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010. Jaxson weighed in at six pounds and six ounces, and was 20-and-a-half inches long. He is the first child for his parents, Alexandra Boller and Carl Rabold of Grand Rapids.

by Julie Aakhus It was a crowded room at the Effie City Hall on Mon. Jan. 11, as a crowd gathered for a Public Hearing concerning the City giving the Effie Country Service Gas Station a liquor license. Many in the crowd were against this with the thought that it will close down the Neighborhood Tavern.

“The Council will not be taking any action at this Public Hearing.” Stated Mayor Matt David. We will act on it at the regular council meeting this evening.”

The first person to stand and speak his opinion was Barry Feld. “First I want to say I have only the greatest respect for Jeff and Paula. It’s unfortunate that we have this going on. I don’t drink much and I don’t go into the Neighborhood except for after shows at the Edge Center.

Granting an Off-Sale license is a shame for a City that only has three businesses to begin with. To extend a business when in turn it will put another out of business. It’s really a pity that you have to make a decision that’s going to have such a huge impact on the community.”

Next to speak was John McCoy from Deer Lake. “We spend a lot of money at the Station. We also spend money at the Café and the Neighborhood. We like to come here because it’s such a nice community and we want to keep our business local.”

Gail Blackmer from Deer Lake voiced her concern not only as Marshall’s wife but also as an establishment owner. “Years ago when Kocian’s started selling gas and pizza it hurt the community of Bigfork

because it was something they already have. To grant another liquor license to Effie is hurtful to our community.”

Councilman Tim Stewart asked, “Please bare with me when I ask all of these questions. I haven’t lived here very long so I don’t know what happened years ago. You bring up these other examples of starting the same sort of business and yet there’s still the like businesses operating?”

“Marshall employs people.” Stated Al LeTrace of Bigfork. “Why cut his throat?

If you shut his door to off-sale then you cut his throat and close the doors completely.”

Bob Roehl employee at Effie Country Service stated, “Jeff and Paula employ a lot of people too. Whatever happened to free enterprise? The Neighborhood has been there this long with its devoted customers. That’s not going to change.”

“If Marshall goes out of business what’s going to happen to the community?

What will happen Rodeo weekend? What will get snowmobiles here to Effie?”

Asked Resident Helen Oestrich.

“I didn’t think that this was going to be such a big problem.” Stated Jeff Powell.

“We have customers come in and continually ask where is the nearest off-sale? We always direct them to Marshall and quite often they respond with, Marshall doesn’t have what we want. Marshall doesn’t stock the specialty items like the Amber Bach’s that we want to sell. I have nothing against Marshall. I’m just trying to invest in my business and have a One Stop Shop.”

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Bigfork City Council listens to grievances during public forum

Deer River City Council notified final payment for the Deer River Fire Hall building has been made

by Louise H. McGregor, staff writer The Deer River City Council received some welcome news at the Jan. 11 meeting. The final payment has been made for the Deer River Fire Department Hall building.

Deer River City Clerk Victor R. Williams made this announcement during his regular report to the council.

A motion was made by council to move the volunteers’ reports up on the agenda. The two individuals giving these reports were City Forester John Tornes and Blueberry Hills trails manager and groundskeeper Robin Baker.

Tornes was first. He informed the council that the latest city timber sales logging operation being done in Blueberry Hills is about 80 percent done. “The last

portion to cut is behind the sewer ponds,” said Tornes. “This sale will run about $10,000. I obtained some free clover seed from the Department of Natural Resources and will use that to seed the trails that were opened for logging roads.”

Tree planting is not scheduled as of now. “I’ll see how it comes back this fall,” said Tornes. “If we need some trees I will order them then. The price has gone up on them, so that will cost a bit more, and then I will have to find a group willing to help plant the trees.”

Tornes has received a request to contact the council to find out if it would be possible to put a dock in on the south side of Moose Lake, at the access between Deer and Moose Lake.

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by Julie Aakhus Residents of Bigfork were anxious to speak their mind at the Public Forum at the Bigfork City Council meeting on Jan. 12.

Resident Gene Rajala was the first to speak saying, “I’d like to speak about my favorite subject again, the police department here in Bigfork.” He then gave Council a packet of information.

“According to all of the information I’ve acquired and the budget statement, I can’t see why we’re $6500.00 over the budget.

John was on the budget committee so he should have known what the budget was and there was no reason to go over it.

There’s $900.00 some dollars claimed for uniforms? I think the people in town need to be aware of all of this and something needs to be done about it. My next subject is the public casual works employees.

When you add the hours of all three of them it averages about 15 hours a day. A couple of years ago I volunteered to do this. Now I’m older and there’s only one of me but it took me about 45 minutes a day plus the odd jobs it averaged about 12 hours a week. I don’t think that we should be paying three City Employees for 80 hours a week and I can’t see why the City is paying for second and third casual workers?”

Howard McKinney was next to speak.

“This is supposed to be an open meeting to the public correct? Why is it that Council never interacts or has anything to

say to the public?”

“I’m really sick of all this crap that’s going on.” Stated resident Carol Pifher.

My taxes went up 88%. You keep pointing the finger at Angie. I’m sure she’s immensely sorry for the mistake she made. Everyone makes mistakes. Not a one of you is perfect. You continually harassed her everyday. It’s no wonder she was so excited to get a new job and get out of here. All of this personal vindictiveness is ridiculous and you know who you are.

You call yourselves adults? Well it needs to stop. You should be ashamed of yourselves.”

Street Commissioner, Gene Rajala reported to Council. “The only thing that I can see that needs to be improved is that Chris needs some instruction in running the Bobcat. He obviously doesn’t know what he’s doing on it.”

“The light is finally working.”

Reported Dick Salmi, Airport Commissioner. “The landing lights haven’t been plowed. This needs to be done right away before they’re completely covered.”

Police Commissioner, Mike Bakke rose to speak. “I’ve heard a lot of comments over the past month about abolishing the police department. I went around town and talked with a bunch of people.

Business owners as well as residents and the consensus are that residents want at least a part time police officer around BIGFORK COUNCIL/To Page 6

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It’s Your Court

by District Court Judge Paul Rasmussen PARENTS IN JUVENILE COURT David had been caught drinking and he was appearing in court with his parents. They had arrived 25 minutes early. David sat upright and looked me in the eye as I explained his legal rights. When I asked David if he understood his rights he replied, “Yes sir.” David waived his right to have an attorney and indicated he was willing to proceed without one.

District Court Judge When I asked David Paul Rasmussen if he wanted to admit or deny the charge he glanced at his father, who gave a nod.

David admitted that he had attended a party and consumed three cans of beer. The officer’s report indicated that David was cooperative and that he tested at .07 on a portable breath test (PBT).

Before deciding what to do in these cases, I ask the parents for input and inquire if they have imposed any consequences at home. David’s parents informed me that they had treated the matter seriously. They had grounded David indefinitely, taken away his cell phone, not allowed him to drive, had him do extra chores around the house and had read him the riot act about drinking.

After getting a recommendation from Probation and the county attorney, I asked if anyone had anything else they wanted me to consider. David’s dad indicated that he did and when I called on him to speak he turned to his son and said, “You will not see my kid in court again.” David nodded his head in agreement.

The next case involved a young man who was also charged with minor consumption. Todd and his father appeared a few minutes late for the hearing. Todd indicated that he understood his rights and he also waived his right to have an attorney. He admitted that he attended the same party and had a couple sips of beer. The officer’s report indicated, however, that Todd was quite intoxicated and that he tested at .21 on a PBT. I asked Todd’s father if he had imposed any consequences at home. He indicated that he had not, and complained that it was not fair that his child got charged

because there were other kids at the party who ran into the woods when the officers arrived and did not get caught.

He also minimized his son’s drinking, and argued that the PBT must not have been working right. When I asked if he had any concerns about his son’s drinking he replied that he did not.

While our two youthful offenders committed the exact same offense, their parents responded in dramatically different ways. That parental response is sometimes revealing about the parent-child relationship and the amount of control the parents have over the child.

If the parents have already effectively disciplined their child, I will build upon and reinforce what they have done. In these cases it often is not necessary to place the child on supervised probation.

In other cases the parental discipline was appropriate but not effective. These children are usually placed on supervised probation. Our success rate in these cases is greatly enhanced when the parents and Probation work together.

Our most troublesome cases are those in which the parents are either unable or unwilling to discipline their child. Parents who are enablers or who look the other way when their child violates a probation condition are working against us. It is difficult, and sometimes impossible, to redirect such a youth.

Several years ago I had case in which a child was caught using marijuana. He would not disclose where he was getting it. A chemical dependency evaluation revealed that the young man had been using for quite some time and recommended treatment. We sent the kid to treatment, but he kept using. We later learned that the young man was getting his marijuana from his parents.

No…he wasn’t stealing it from them.

They were giving it to him.

We see less dramatic examples of enabling all the time It is frustrating when parents undermine our efforts to “restore the child to law abiding conduct.”

It has been said that” it takes a village to raise a child.” We need to add a qualifier to that.

It sure helps when the village is all on the same page As always, remember it is your court.

Paul Rasmussen is a District Court Judge in the Ninth Judicial District. He is chambered in Clearwater County and works primarily in Clearwater and Hubbard Counties. His e-mail address is: paul.rasmussen@courts.state.mn.us

BBB cautions donors to victims of Haiti earthquake As cleanup begins after the earthquake in Haiti, many Americans are looking for ways to help by donating to a relief organization or charity. The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) warns that—as occurred following other recent disasters—fraudulent charities will likely emerge to try and scam donations from well-meaning Americans.

“Whenever there is a major natural disaster, be it home or abroad, there are two things you can count on. The first is the generosity of Americans to donate time and money to help victims, and the second is the appearance of poorly run and in some cases fraudulent charities,” said Dana Badgerow, president and CEO of the BBB. “Not only do donors need to be concerned about avoiding fraud, they also need to make sure their money goes to competent relief organizations that are equipped and experienced to handle the unique challenges of providing assistance to victims of the earthquake.”

The BBB offers the following six tips to help donors decide where to direct donations and ensure that their money provides the most benefit to the needy: Rely on expert opinion when it comes to evaluating a charity. Be cautious when relying on third-party recommendations such as bloggers or other Web sites, as they might not have fully researched the listed relief organizations. The public can go to www.bbb.org/charity to research charities and relief organizations to verify that they are accredited by the BBB and meet the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Find out who will benefit from the donations and what type of assistance they will be provided. Ask the

charity where it will concentrate its efforts and what products and services it will provide the needy.

Be wary of claims that 100 percent of donations will assist victims. Despite what an organization might claim, charities have fund raising and administrative costs. Even a credit card donation will involve, at a minimum, a processing fee. If a charity claims 100 percent of collected funds will be assisting victims, the truth is that the organization is still probably incurring fund raising and administrative expenses. They may use some of their other funds to pay this, but the expenses will still be incurred.

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Northland Foundation awards grants The Northland Foundation awarded 35 grants totaling $207,626 to nonprofit programs and projects in northeastern Minnesota during the 4th quarter of 2009. Among the Foundation’s longstanding priorities is supporting the region’s children and youth. That focus area is reflected in a number of its 4th quarter grants, including the following awards. $15,000 to Grant Community School Collaborative, Duluth, to improve at-risk students’ academic and life skills; $4,500 to Fond du Lac Reservation, Cloquet, for Anishanaabe L.I.F.E., which brings elders and youth together for cultural enrichment and to strengthen the bonds between generations; $5,000 to Kinship of Aitkin County, to expand the program’s mentoring and youth development work; $595 to ISD #361 Community Education, International Falls, to allow students in need to participate in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics enrichment; and $10,000 to Courage Center Duluth, to enhance programs for children with autism ($5,000 contributed by SMDC Health System and $5,000 by the Northland Foundation).

A list of all 35 grants approved Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, 2009 follows.

Ecumen, Duluth, $20,000. Support for the coordination of the Arrowhead Parish Nurse Program serving northeastern Minnesota.

Aitkin County Triad, Jacobson, $1,500. In support of education and communication initiatives to increase the safety of older adults.

Youth Development Sector Dialogue, Duluth, $922. Support for planning sessions of neighborhood youth development agencies in Duluth.

Minnesota Community Foundation, Saint Paul , $1,667. In support of the GiveMN.org online donation program.

CHUM, Duluth $5,000. General operating support for the CHUM family and congregate shelter.

Minnesota Council on Foundations, Minneapolis, $2,900. Membership support for programs and activities in 2010.

Minnesota Diversified Industries, Saint Paul $1,750. To support a social enterprise in northeastern Minnesota, which serves people with disabilities and disadvantages.

Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Duluth $20,000. General operating support for the sustainable communities initiative of Duluth LISC. CHUM, Duluth, $48,000. Support to expand volunteer engagement and social justice advocacy work.

Minnesota Diversified Industries, Saint Paul, $4,000.

In support a northeastern Minnesota social enterprise which provides employment to people with disabilities and disadvantages.

St. Louis County Extension Service, Duluth, $500. To provide preparation and food safety information to families receiving holiday assistance from the Salvation Army.

Housing & Redevelopment, Duluth, $2,000. Planning support to explore programming options for the Rainbow and Lincoln Park Centers.

The White House Project, Virginia, $4,000. To help increase the number of women holding elected office in northeastern Minnesota.

Damiano of Duluth, Inc., Duluth, $5,000. In support of information, referral, advocacy, and emergency assistance programs through Damiano Social Services.

Monaco Air Foundation Inc., Duluth, $5,000.Support for expanded air service to the Duluth International Airport.

APEX, Duluth, $15,000. To support economic development efforts in Duluth and the surrounding area.

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Anti-hate crime drama in Bigfork In their own words, the people of Laramie, Wyo. describe the shock they felt when two of their young men beat, tortured, and left gay college student Matthew Shepard, tied to a fence to die.

The Tectonic Theatre Company from New York created a critically acclaimed drama, “The Laramie Project”, from the months of interviews they collected after the murder and trials. This 90-minute staged reading will be presented by the EdgeWild Players at the Edge Center for the Arts in Bigfork, on Jan. 29 and 30 at 7 p.m. and on January 31 at 2 p.m.

Twin Cities Director Aaron Gabriel and a cast of four Twin Cities actors and four local actors are collaborating in this production. Gabriel and actor Andrea Cole are originally from Bigfork. Barbra Berlovitz from Theatre de la Jeune Lune in Minneapolis, Tod Petersen, also from Jeune Lune who wrote the Ordway’s

favorite, “A Christmas Carole Petersen,” and Gregg Peterson will join local actors, Patricia Feld, Pastor John Hanson, Zachary Madsen, and Kimberly Powell.

The EdgeWild Players mission for doing “The Laramie Project” is: It is wrong to condone a community atmosphere that produces young people who feel that they can beat up, torture, and kill someone who is different than they are.

The Blandin Foundation of Grand Rapids, is underwriting this production. A documentary being made of this production is being subsidized in part by the Matthew Shepard Foundation.

Tickets will be available at Cenex Two Rivers Convenience Store, online at www.the-edge-center.org, and at the door.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children, and Student Rush is $3 ten minutes before the curtain.

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Karissa Bouchie, CDE, RD, LD; Kristin Kauppi, RN; JoAnne Jacobson, MSRN.

Bigfork Valley opens Diabetes Center of Excellence

Five generation family - Shane Emery was only a day old when he posed with, left to right, his great-great-grandfather Ken “Red” Grife, his mother Alexandra Jackson, his great-grandfather Reggie Grife and grandmother Kim.

Bigfork Valley has opened a Diabetes Center of Excellence at its Bigfork campus. The center is committed to following national standards for diabetes care set by the American Diabetes Association.

The National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators recently announced that Karissa Bouchie, CDE, RD, LD has been named a Certified Diabetes Educator, meeting its rigorous eligibility requirements and demonstrating distinct and specialized knowledge that promotes quality of care for people with diabetes.

Bouchie is the Director of Wellness and Nutrition at Bigfork Valley.

“I am able to connect those experiencing this disease with resources and information they may not be able to access on their own,” Bouchie explained. Benefits may include a decrease in chronic or acute complications, the span and quality of life, and the ability to problem solve personal care.

Good information can help a patient

feel better day to day under ordinary conditions, but it is also important to be able to manage diabetes during pregnancy, stressful times or when ill or with a chronic condition such as heart disease.

“Education helps patients with information on how to balance their medical, physical and nutritional needs to achieve the best quality of life for their own life situation,” Bouchie said.

“We are very pleased to announce this new initiative,” said Dan Odegaard, CEO. “We believe it will be extremely valuable to our community, and we commend Karissa for the hard work and dedication to achieve her certification.”

The Bigfork Valley Diabetes Center of Excellence can be reached at (218) 7434340. Additional educators include Kristin Kauppi, RN and JoAnne Jacobson, MSRN. A physician referral is required for consultation; for more information, call the center.

Itasca County Park & Recreation meet in Deer River

by Louise H. McGregor, staff writer The Itasca County Park & Recreation Commission and Itasca County staff members had their meeting at the Deer River City Town Hall on Jan. 13.

Attending this meeting were park and recreation commissioners Darrell Lauber, Len Hardy, Doug Baker, Jeff Herfindahl, Robin Baker, Max Benolken, Mike Hughes and Patrick Schwartz.

Benolken and Schwartz are new to the board. Not all of the board members were in attendance as there are nine park and recreation commissioners.

Also in attendance were Itasca County staff members from the land department Andrew Brown and Itasca County Park System Manager Roger Clark.

The mission of this board, established in 1979, is to assist and advise recreation organizations, townships and the county on improvements and the development of existing and new park and recreational facilities and services throughout Itasca County for current and

future generations.

Trail systems, skiing, walking, biking, horseback riding and motorized use ones, are a major concern for this body of advisors. Two of the concerns in getting these trails established are obtaining funding and getting land right-of-way easements granted.

In the commission reports R. Baker spoke about the Blueberry Hills Cross Country Ski Trail system and offered some advice on how other types of trails could make connections without damaging the ski trails.

Hardy talked about the 70-mile snowmobile trail. He said, “We are working on Phase II. Phase I, pretty much in Itasca County, is almost completed. We are in the process of figuring out how we can get from where we are at, about five miles north of Goodland, to Swan River and from there to Jacobson, then from Hill City to Swatara. All the rest of it is done.”

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The Itasca County Park & Recreation Commission held its January monthly meeting at the Deer River Town Hall on Jan. 13. The members of the commission and Itasca County staff members, who are non-voting members of this group have monthly meetings at different locations. Standing in the back are, from the left, Max Benolken, Darrell Lauber, Jeff Herfindahl, Roger Clar, Doug Baker and Robin Baker. Seated in the front are, from the left, Mike Hughes, Patrick Schwartz, Andrew Bron and Len Hardy.

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Clean Energy Resource Teams award 55 seed grants for innovative projects across Minnesota Putting Minnesotans to work by supporting community energy efficiency and clean energy efforts The Minnesota Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) are kicking off 2010 by announcing the projects awarded seed grants in each of the seven Minnesota CERTs regions. These catalyzing grants of up to $11,000 will help projects garner further funding and bring communities together in identifying and implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. CERTs received 122 proposals requesting a total of $829,224; of these, 55 proposals were funded for a total granting amount of $280,000.

“CERTs provides these seed grants with two primary objectives in mind: to encourage implementation of communitybased clean energy projects across the state, and to provide an educational forum for energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies and their economic, community and ecological benefits,” says Lissa Pawlisch, CERTs Statewide Coordinator.

Project funding will put Minnesotans to work by supporting technical assistance labor services, such as for a consultant, design professional, installer or student labor, for projects across the state in all seven Minnesota CERT regions: Central, Metro, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest and West Central. A list of all of the seed grant recipients by region can be found on the CERTs website at www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org.

This is the fourth round of grant funding from CERTs—they awarded seed grants to Minnesota projects in 2006,

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Marshall then spoke. “I’ve been trying to explain this to people for a week now.

My business does approximately 30% to 40% of off-sale a year. If Jeff gets even half of that I can tell you that it will close my doors. It’s a small town and I don’t have the inventory to support all of the different brands that are wanted. I’m just a guy in a small town trying to run a business. I’m extremely gratified to all of you for coming tonight in support for me.”

“How much of your income is from tourists and off-sale?” asked David.

Marshall replied, “I don’t like my chances if another store opens.”

“Do you think people would stop doing business with you if they had somewhere else to go?” asked Stewart.

“Of course they would.” Stated Marshall. “I would love to see the City grow. Its population is 90. I for one would love to see it grow to 100, but that’s just not happening.”

Councilman Bill Hastings stated, “As I sit here and listen, I’d like to say that I was going to start my own business a few years back and the biggest thing they taught me was that your business is only as good as you run it.”

Angela Rasley, employee at the Station stated, “When I woke up this morning I was in America. As for three businesses in

this City. Why not four? That means even more employment for people. Marshall has his own clients who are going to continue to buy off-sale from the Neighborhood. The Station isn’t going to take business away from the Neighborhood. If the Station doesn’t carry something then they have the option to go to the Neighborhood. If Marshall doesn’t carry it then they have the option to go to Bigfork or Marcell for off-sale. All Jeff and Paula are trying to do is give the community another option. Another choice.”

I started working at the Station 14 years ago.” Stated Paula Powell. “We do the best we possibly can to give back to our customers and that’s to give them what they want. It’s not our intention to put Marshall out of Business. It’s our intent to own a One Stop Shop. If someone was too open another gas station in town then it would be up to us to be on our game and give back the competition.”

With no one else having more to say David closed the Public Hearing stating, “The Council will discuss this at this evenings Council meeting. Since Councilman Erickson isn’t here to listen to all of the comments we may have to table this until next month so she can gather more knowledge.”

Effie council continues discussion of liquor license; discusses request for mayor’s resignation

by Julie Aakhus The biggest item on the agenda at the Effie City Council meeting on Jan. 10 was the issue of granting an off-sale liquor license to the Effie Country Service Station.

Councilman Bill Hastings made the motion to have a special meeting in three weeks. “After hearing all the negatives today, against granting Jeff and Paula a license to sell liquor, I have three big problems that I need to check on and I need to find out more information. It will be really hard to make a decision tonight.”

Jeff Powell, Owner of the Effie Station spoke, “We’re supposed to have our Grand Opening on Feb. 1st. Can you make the meeting in a week since you’ve already approved us getting the license back in Nov. when we first came to you?

I’ve spent thousands of dollars on our new building. If you change your mind and don’t grant it too us now, I have a wall to tear down, plumbing to be rerouted, and electrical to change. I also purchased a walk in cooler and will have to figure out what to do with that now that it’s in place.”

“I feel you’ve had an ample amount of time since Nov. to get your information, ask questions and make up your minds enabling you to vote.” Stated Paula Powell. “It’s not our fault that you’ve already gave us the go ahead when we first came to you for advice and that not all council members were present for the public hearing. Now you’re telling us you don’t want to vote or you’re voting no?”

Councilman Tim Stewart explained his vote for granting them an off sale license saying, “In Nov. we told them that they could do this. We all watched them tear down their establishment, spend how many thousands of dollars to build a new establishment and now you’re going to change your minds and say no? Everyone that spoke tonight talked of shutting Marshall down and of closing his doors.

Every one of them stated that they liked to go to the Neighborhood to socialize and for activities taking place. Not one person mentioned buying off-sale liquor.

Marshall even said himself that off-sale was only 30% of his yearly business. How can people who don’t even live in Effie decide beforehand that the Neighborhood will close? I don’t understand how they can predict the future? I’m all for Jeff and Paula bettering themselves, their business establishment and the community.”

Hastings explained his motives for abstaining his vote because he needed more information and statistics.

Councilman Lil Black and Liza Erickson both explained their no votes agreeing with each other, “in this small of a community it just doesn’t seem right to have two liquor stores right across the street from each other.”

After much more discussion, David tabled the voting for two weeks so all council members could get their information together and vote. “There will be a special meeting held on Jan. 20th.” Stated David. “A decision will be made at that time.”

Councilman Hastings brought up the Council’s salaries. “A couple of years ago I wrote a proposal on Councils wages.

I’ve done some checking and a councilman cannot be penalized if they are on vacation or are sick. As far as I’m concerned the City needs to research their payroll. There were four months there that I was penalized because I was in St. Mary’s hospital in Duluth.”

All councilmen who were sick and missed a meeting will be reimbursed for those meetings.

Stewart asked that it be publicly stated, “Last month I asked for Matt’s resignation due to personal matters conflicting with the City business. I also asked for a letter as to why he thought it unnecessary to resign and I haven’t received either.”

“This is all personal matters and has nothing to do with the City or how I run the City.” Stated David.

“If you’re really worried about the City.” Stated Hastings. “Then you would resign because you have broken the law on three accounts so far.”

“Due process hasn’t run its course yet.”

David replied.

Stewart then stated, “I’m trying to make it as civil as possible. What I’m asking is, as a City Council member, that you do your job. We’ve gone through three clerks in the year that I’ve been here.

Doesn’t anybody wonder what’s going on?”

David then replied, “I will take it into consideration or I’ll write a letter. Until then, I am doing my job for the City and I’ve done pretty good at keeping it separate from my personal problems.”

Stewart said, “All I’m asking for is a letter of resignation or a letter as to why you feel you don’t need to resign.”

Erickson then stated, “I think we need to table this decision until Matt has a chance to think it over and write a letter.”

With everyone agreeing on that the bills were paid and the meeting was closed.

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Dateline THURSDAY, JAN. 21 •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.

Steve Boggs Benefit Sunday, Jan. 31 Marcell Family Center 11-2 p.m.

•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.

•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.

•Squaw Lakers Snowmobile Club meets, 7:30 p.m. at the Max Hall.

•Senior and pre-retirees can get answers to Medicare/Medicaid questions, billing questions, prescription drug assistance and other info and services, 10 a.m.-12 noon, at the Goodall Resource Center, Deer River. Phone 1-800-333-2433 for appointment. Free and confidential.

•Bariatric Support Group meets, 5:30 p.m., Goodall Resource Center, 1002 Comstock Drive, Deer River.

•Masonic Lodge Itasca #208 meets, 7 p.m., at the Itasca Lodge, 2515 E. U.S. Hwy. 2, LaPrairie. Phone Earl Machart, Worshipful Master, 218-654-3336 for more information.

•Huskie girls basketball vs Blackduck, at home.

•Warrior girls basketball vs Aitkin, away.

FRIDAY, JAN. 22 •Deer River TOPS meets, 8-9 a.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, Hwy. 6 north, Deer River; information 246-2613 or 2462180.

•End of Second Quarter in area schools.

•Huskie boys basketball vs Hill City, at home.

•Warrior boys basketball vs Northland, away.

SATURDAY, JAN. 23 •Warrior wrestling tournament at Thief River Falls.

•Warrior nordic ski at Bemidji.

•Deer River Winterfest sponsored by the Deer River Chamber of Commerce. See the Deerpath Shopper for complete schedule of events.

• Spaghetti Dinner • • Silent Auction • • Bake Sale • • Split the Pot • • Music Provided •

SUNDAY, JAN. 24 •5th Annual Polar Revue talent show in Bigfork, 2 p.m. at the Edge Center for the Arts next to the Bigfork School. See the ad in the Deerpath Shopper for more information.

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MONDAY, JAN. 25 •AA and Al-Anon, 7 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, Deer River

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

•Huskie girls basketball vs Nashwauk-Keewatin, at home.

•Warrior girls basketball vs Cass Lake-Bena, away.

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

•No School in District 317 - Teacher workshop.

•Huskie girls basketball vs Babbitt-Embarrass, at home.

•Warrior girls basketball vs Eveleth-Gilbert at home.

TUESDAY, JAN. 26 •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.

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

•Deer River Nursing Home Family and Friends Council meets, 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room on the lower level of the Deer River HealthCare Center.

•Huskie boys basketball vs Ely, at home.

•Warrior nordic ski in Deer River.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 27 •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.

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

•North Itasca Joint Powers Board meets, 6 p.m. at Marcell Family Center.

THURSDAY, JAN. 28 •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. •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.

•Itasca County Housing and Redevelopment Authority meets at the Itasca County HRA offices in Grand Rapids, 8 a.m.

Phone 326-7978 for more information.

•Huskie girls basketball vs Northland, away.

•Warrior girls basketball vs Chisholm, away.

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BIGFORK COUNCIL/From Page 1

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

110 Years Ago—There were parties in town looking over a site for the establishment of a lath mill. H.C. Akeley, President of Itasca Lumber Co., has intimated that his company may extend its logging railroad which is now about 20 miles north of Deer River, to the boundary at Koochiching...an extension of the road will be made to Rice River, a tributary to the Big Fork.

100 Years Ago—Scarlet fever has become alarmingly prevalent in the village and has claimed the life of seven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Martin. Two children of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Everton are down and while in town from his camp Frank Voight was stricken and he was placed in the pest house. Fred Davis, who succeeds F.H.Higgins as lumber camp missioner in the Deer River district, arrived to put in several weeks of preaching to the boys in the Itasca camps.

90 Years Ago—Dr. C.M. Tucker, Dentist, office hours are: 9-12; 2-5; 7-8 p.m. Mr. Giehtbrock, settler across the river in Cass County, is pleased the bridge over the Mississippi is being completed. Harold Peck has been building up a herd of Guernsey stock at his farm north side of Ball Club lake. Dr. R.L. Laney, of Beltrami County, comes to Deer River to set up practice.

80 Years Ago—Initiated into Lodge of Royal Neighbors recently were: Mesdames Jennie Douglas, Sarah Lasher, Nettie Cline, Perry Coffron and Al Erickson, and Misses Leona Kossow, Alina Karjala, Miriam Jurvelin, Ethel Geving, Inez Ludgate, Florence Tripp, Inez Olson, Virginia Guertler and Helen Blythe.

70 Years Ago—Local leaders in the movement to obtain financial aid for the Finnish nation now waging war against an invasion by Russia, are completing arrangements for a rally in local community building. In charge are Mrs. Andrew Niemela, Alex Kohonen, Isaac Ikola, Alva Baker.

Advertisement: The Deer River Cooperative Credit Union annual meeting will be held at the Deer River Community Building on Jan. 16. Members and visitors are invited to attend.

50 Years Ago—Two Deer River businesses burn to the ground, Sportsmen’s Cafe and Fred Olson’s bakery. Damaged were Neville Hardware, Deer River Vets Club, Century-Matthews Motor Freight warehouse. Deer River fire chief is Eldy St. Peter. The Deer River News plant was damaged by fire and there was a stubborn chimney fire at the Art Salmela home. G.O. Johnson residence was destroyed by fire also.

40 Years Ago—Open trash burning is banned in the Village of Deer River in accordance with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Cheryl Faymoville is named Deer River Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow.

30 Years Ago—Condor Apartment complex in Bigfork opens. Deer River basketball team members include: Randy Olson, Larry Bowstring, Chad Courrier, Mark Schjenken, Tim Schultz, Ron Howard, David Schaaf.

20 Years Ago—Kids Creative Corner: By King School second graders. SNOW by James Stejskal — I like snow. It is a good thing too. I get to play in it. How about you? SNOWFLAKE by

Deadline for news and advertising for the Western Itasca Review is Monday at Noon.

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Nick Daigle — I think I’m so sweet and dear. I think I’ll lay down and watch the stars and moon go by.

Poem by Andy Mundt — A bear is sleeping in the woods No body dares to go in there.

Really because they might get Eaten up!

Warning...I’m warning you be careful.

10 Years Ago—Commissioner Bob Wilhelm of Deer River has been elected Chairman of the Itasca County Board. Deer River Warrior and basketball team member Jeff Huju surpasses the coveted 1,000 varsity career point mark. He is only the fifth Warrior boy to achieve that total. Gwenn Smith, Deer River, donates $4,000 to Deer River school’s Endowment Fund in memory of her husband Paul Smith who was a teacher in School District #317 and died Dec. 3, 1999.

60 YEARS AGO Sportsmen’s is the New Name of Restaurant was the headline in the Deer River News as owner Al Wohlenhaus announced the winner of his restaurant naming contest.

Wohlenhaus had purchased the old Campbell Cafe and held a contest to find a new name for his cafe. Ruth Swanson was the winner and received a $5 prize which she used for a payment on a card table. Ten years later the cafe, which had become a tourist attraction and contained valuable wildlife exhibits, burned to the ground. Wohlenhaus leased the old Arrowhead Cafe building and some cooking equipment from Katherine Kadinger to continue his cafe business. After his death in 1969 his wife Janet operated the cafe for over 20 years. The Sportsmen’s Cafe remains one of the main street businesses in Deer River.

Al Wohlenhaus poses with a “doose”, left, and deer head in this Western Itasca Review photo submitted by former owners Roy and Gladys Snyder. Paul Shaw tells the following tale about the “doose.” A moose had been shot and the antlers were badly damaged.

Someone cut the horns off this moose head and substituted a pair of deer antlers! Many folks never knew the difference.

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town. They would like someone visible, congenial, and willing to jump in and stop the wrongs going on. I also feel we need at least a part time officer. We can’t discontinue the police department. There needs to be a definite job description laid out and followed. If you want him or her to wear a uniform then state it in the description. You need to state the hours to be worked and so forth.”

“This past year,” started Logdahl, “The police department has been looked at and reviewed over and over again. I know we need some sort of law enforcement present. Weather it be a part time officer or the county sheriff department.”

County Sheriff Pat Medure was present to speak with council. “We all know that budgets are tight. Now is the time that we need to pull together. There are procedures and policies that need to be followed. To be honest. You can contract with the County but it’s going to cost a lot more money and we prioritize the 911 calls. You won’t get nearly as good of coverage with the County as you would having a police department here in town.”

Councilman Amy Pifher asked, “How are the Cities and Towns around here without a police department handling it?”

“Having somebody there and visible all the time is crucial.” Stated Medure. “We can’t cover issues and calls as fast as citizens would like us too. We have to prioritize the calls. That means we respond to the quality of the crimes first.”

Bigfork students get reality check

by Ethan Fisher, Bigfork High School senior staff writer On December 18 all the students in grades 9 through 12 at Bigfork High School attended the How to Save a Life program that was put on by officer Jason Engeldinger, a Minnesota State Highway Patrol officer who presented a film that showed the realities of drinking and driving and the dangers that can befall a distracted driver. The film showed interviews of people who had crashed their vehicles and images of victims in their vehicles who had been seriously injured or even killed. The pictures of the crashes were very graphic and illustrated exactly what can happen to a drunk or distracted driver and to others who share the same roadway.

Every student was completely silent throughout The Edge Center while these images sunk in, making everyone in the auditorium imagine what if this had happened to them. I asked people around the school how the save a life program made them feel.

Senior Ashley Koppelmann replied, “It was a terrifying video to watch, seeing all the accidents and deaths that occur on our state's highways.” When I spoke with Mr. Patrow, the Bigfork High School Principal, he informed me that he attended a principal's conference and the How to Save a Life program came up. Mr. Patrow then watched the video.

"The film was very powerful and I believed it would teach the students how each could save a life," he stated. Patrow also said that he didn’t feel like there was a safety issue with the students at Bigfork but felt it would be beneficial to students to watch. More than half of the students said the film made them sad. Others replied that it made them think twice about wearing a seat belt. Many also indicated that they would try to prevent any of their friends from drinking and driving. Certainly, the program changed me—I vow to never let anyone drink and drive and to always wear my seat belt. And for those who have not witnessed a tragedy on our state’s highways, consider yourself fortunate and remember that wearing your seat belt can save your life.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Enbridge Pipelines (Lakehead) L.L.C will be performing Routine Maintenance on a section of their pipeline under County Road 88 (Pincherry Road) in Cohasset, Minnesota.

Due to this work, CR 88 will be closed to local traffic.

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This work will commence on or around January 18 and completed on or before February 10.

Following the work, the road will be restored with a class-five base for the winter. The road is expected to be repaved in the spring of 2010.

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Contact: Karen Johnson Sr. Right of Way Agent Enbridge Pipelines (Lakehead) L.L.C 1129 Industrial Park Dr. SE Bemidji, MN 56601 218-755-6712 The Deer River High School wrestling team had a hamburger feed fundraiser on Jan. 14 at the Deer River Vets Club. This event was scheduled to be held before the Deer River High School girls home basketball game against the Bigfork team. Featured in the photo are some of the wrestling team members who were helping out at the burger feed with Deer River High School assistant wrestling coach, Matt Carlstrom.

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Wrestlers at Hibbing The Deer River Warriors wrestling team wrestled at the Hibbing Invitational Wrestling Tournament in Hibbing, recently. Deer River placed 5th as a team with special awards given to Bryce Ortloff and

Cody Mentges as they both won all four of their team matches. Eric Ortloff, a 7th grader, placed third in the B-Squad individual tournament.

Pictured is Adam Claflin, a seventh grader. The team was wrestling against Nashwauk during the Hibbing tournament. He pinned this one. Photo by Ana Ortloff.

Bryce Ortloff is the 125 pounder for the team. He also won this match. Ortloff and Cody Mentges won all four of their matches and received a special award for it. Photo by Ana Ortloff.

This is a picture of Cody Mickle, 10th Grader, who won his match. Photo by Ana Ortloff.

Every year the Deer River Wrestling Club actively seeks out donations for the Deer River wrestlers. The wrestling program and the kids involved rely on the community to help keep the program going. They hold their own fundraisers but they also look to local businesses for support. For the last four years Ferrellgas of Grand Rapids has generously donated to the club and thanks in part to their sponsorship, the club was able to purchase a new wrestling mat, head gear, knee pads, uniforms and a much needed first aid kit. The wrestling club appreciates all the assistance that the local businesses and the community has given them and look forward to many good years ahead. Submitted by Ana Ortloff.

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Warrior wrestling update

by Ana Ortloff On Jan. 12, the Deer River Warriors wrestling team fought against the Nashwauk Spartans in what turned out to be a very close meet. Since they just wrestled the weekend before and narrowly beat them this one could have been either teams victory. The night started with the Warriors 103 pounder,Spencer Tibbetts lost by fall in the first period and then onto their 112 pounder Mitchell Mann vs the Spartan's Nick Bruss where Mitchell squeaked by with a win in triple over time 4-3.

Next up was the 119 pound bracket with Adam Claflin of the Warriors vs Aaron Trunt from Spartans.

Adam was pinned in the first period then onto Cody Mickle (DR) in the 125 pound line up vs Mitchell Bonderson (NW) and this time Cody turned the tide for the Warriors with a pin in 1 min 18 seconds. Bryce Ortloff (DR), 130 pound bracket VS Orrin Holmbeck (NW), lost by 2-6 but then Cody Mentges (DR) came back at the next bracket of 135 pounds vs Wes Johnson for a pin in the first period. Scott Mickle (DR) followed that with a pin of his own vs Zach Wright (NW) in the first period. The winning streak was kept alive in the 145

pound bracket when Devon Pehrson, (DR) pinned the Spartan's Travis Roberts giving the Warriors an overall team lead of 27 to Nashwauk's 15. Cole Serfling (DR) lost 5-8 in the 152 pound match up against Nashwauk's Andrew Holmes and then Kolby Krueger (DR) lost by fall to the Spartan's Jake Lelonek. Dillon Entemann (DR) was next in the 171 pound bracket pinning the Spartan's Tyler.

Simmerman just when the team was needing another pin as the score was 33 to 24 with 3 matches to go. In the 189 pound match was Nashwauk's Jared Becicka who pinned the Warriors Caleb Heide in the first period leaving the overall score with the Warriors 33 and Nashwauk 30 closing in on the Warriors lead. Since Deer River had an open forfeited weight for the heavy weight bracket the next bracket at 215 would decide the Warriors fate and as Neil Baumgarner went out onto the mat he knew it was all down to him. Neil was losing 3-4 in the 3rd period when in the last 16 seconds he put Nashwauk's Ryan Becicka flat on his back for the final pin and win for the Warriors ending the night in 39-36.

Deer River Warrior Liam Martin took fourth place in the boys’ junior high 2.2K classic race at Spidahl Ski Gaard on Jan. 12.

Juntunen and Martin earn ribbons at Spidahl

by Sue Cook Deer River varsity skier Kaila Juntunen and junior high racer Liam Martin were successful in earning ribbons and the Otter Tail Nordic Classic Invitational held Jan. 12 at Spidahl Ski Gaard located 14 miles northeast of Fergus Falls. Teams competing in the Invitational were Deer River, Bemidji, Ellefson Home School, Long Prairie, Brainerd, TrekNorth, Detroit Lakes, Little Falls and Otter Tail.

In the varsity girls’ race Mindy Drotts did not compete due to an injury. However, Juntunen competed skied with strength against some of the top skiers in the Warrior’s Section and finished the 6K classic course in sixth place with a time of 25.14. In each race, first through third place finishers received medals and fourth through sixth place received ribbons. All races began with a mass start.

The boys’ junior high 2.2K race was the second to the last race of the day. Unfortunately there was confusion on the trail and the skiers failed to complete two loops, resulting in a very short race. After a quick discussion, race officials decided to rerun the race. The junior high boys were good sports and line up to race again shortly after the junior high girls started their race.

The results of the second boys’ junior high race were very similar to the finishing order of the first race. Liam Martin had taken third place in the first race, but was edged out to fourth in the “official” race; one second behind Noah Baker of Brainerd.

Martin’s time was 9:35. Michael Shaw finished in 23rd place out of 32 skiers with a time of 14:57.

In other races, Kevin Drotts worked the 6K boys’ varsity course, passing several competitors but was overtaken by Preston Zimney of Little Falls in the final dash to the finish. Drotts finished in seventh place with at time of 20:49; one second behind Zimney. Deer River’s Cody Gustafson finished the course in 11th place with a time of 21:53.

Ashlea Grife continues to race at the junior varsity level. She finished the girls’ 5.2K course in eighth place with a time of 26:35. In the girls’ junior high 2.2K race Vanessa Perrington was ninth with 12:12 and Caitlin Wilson was 12th with 12:29. The rest of the junior high girls finished all across the board: Tiffany Amy 15, 12:52; Hannah Hron 16, 13:01; Ali Juntunen 18, 13:04; Amy Gustafson 23, 14:15; Karley Paulley 26, 14:49; Nikki Kellems 32, 15:37; RaeAnn Giffen 33, 15:49; Emma Shaw 35, 16:06 and Rita Helleckson 39, 18:46.

College News MINNESOTA STUDENTS NAMED TO NDSU DEAN’S LIST Daniel W. Pifher of Bigfork was among the 2,825 North Dakota State University students to be placed on the fall 2009 dean’s list.

A student must earn a 3.50 grade point average or higher and be enrolled in at least 12 class credits to qualify.

Pifher is majoring in pharmacy.

Scott Mickle (140#) vs Nashwauks Zach Wright and Scott pinned Zach in the first period with 58 seconds. Photo by Ana Ortloff.

Neil in action! Photo by Ana Ortloff.

College News ITASCA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DEAN’S LIST FALL SEMESTER 2009 Barbara McDonald, Dean of Academic Affairs at Itasca Community College, Grand Rapids, has named 314 students to the 2009 fall semester dean’s list.

Students qualified for this honor by completing a minimum of 12 credits and attaining a grade point average between 3.25 and 4.0.

The following Deer River, Bigfork, Marcell, Effie and Talmoon area students were placed on the fall semester dean’s list.

4.00 G.P.A. Straight A list - Daniel Boessel, Shanon Gilbert, Joshua Holm, Robert Reed, Sophia Schjenken.

3.50 - 3.99 G.P.A. Special honors list - Jenna Beckner, Rebecca Boessel, Melissa Christie, Jacob Goodell, Michael Hart, Craig Huhtala, Charles Huju, Amanda King, Jenna Maki, Anna Ogle, Vincent Patton, Amanda Schjenken, Michelle Shadley, Tyler Villeneuve, Tyler Wass, Audrey Wuori.

3.25 - 3.49 G.P.A. Honors list - Alicia Benham, Elizabeth Brenden, Nathan Gill, Matthew Gross, Ethan Grossell, Jackie Haley, Kyle Lyytinen, Danielle Miller, Kathy Petersen, Nathan Petersen-Menefee, Leigh Peterson, Ashely Rasmussen, Gage Rossbach, Brandon Scharnott, Joshua Villeneuve, Coby Wagenbach, Todd Wass, Jade Wilson.

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2010 White Oak Sled Dog Classic final top three placements for each division Final Placement 1 2 3 Final Placement 1 2 3

2010 - 10 DOG PRO CLASS OFFICIAL RESULTS Bib # Musher Penalty Total Trail Time Total Rest Time 66 60 63

Ryan Anderson Nathan Schroeder Frank Moe

11:13:52 11:18:11 12:00:59

6:40:00 6:53:22 6:46:00

2010 - 8 DOG PRO CLASS OFFICIAL RESULTS Bib # Musher Start Time Northome In

Time Enroute

55 49 58

4:42:35 5:02:52 5:03:45

John Hull Maggie Heilmann Clayton Schneider

11:54:00 11:42:00 12:00:00

16:36:35 16:44:52 17:03:45

2010 - 6 DOG TROPHY CLASS OFFICIAL RESULTS Final Placement 1 2 3 Final Placement 1 2 3

Bib # 3 4 8

Musher Dusty Klaven Eva Kolodji David Perron

Penalty

Total Trail Time 2:58:11 3:16:05 3:19:55

Total Rest Time 2:20:57 2:17:11 2:08:00

2010 - 6 DOG RECREATIONAL CLASS OFFICIAL RESULTS Bib # Musher Start Gosh Dam In Time Enroute 38 36 17

Forrest Penner Elizabeth Chapman Tone Coughlin

11:12:00 11:08:00 10:30:00

12:31:55 12:32:40 11:58:44

1:19:55 1:24:40 1:28:44

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NOTICE MARCELL TOWNSHIP The February 2 meeting of the Marcell Township Board will be rescheduled for Wednesday, February 3 at the Township Hall at 6:00 p.m. Due to a precinct caucus being held at the town hall on February 2, 2010.

Transportation Department for not obtaining a permit prior to the construction of the three new highway maintenance facilities in Balsam, Bigfork and Max. The violation surfaced when a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) inspection report was done on the Balsam site. There could still be another $10,000 fine coming for the Bigfork site. Both sites have been brought into compliance with MPCA regulations; Authorization was given to apply for a $100,000 grant from a state program, funded with federal recovery act dollars, to help with retrofitting the Itasca Resource Center with a temperature control system for better energy efficiency. According to paperwork, the total cost to retrofit would be $125,000.

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NOTICE MORSE TOWNSHIP The Audit Meeting of Morse Township will be held on February 3, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. with the regular meeting to follow. The meeting will be held at the Morse Town Hall.

Morse Township will hold the Annual Meeting on the second Tuesday of March, that date being March 9, 2010, for the purpose of answering any questions you as residents may have and to take care of, and settle any business to come before the Town and its residents. As motioned and seconded, the meeting will be at 5:00 p.m. at the Morse Town Hall. All residents are invited to attend this meeting. Should there be inclement weather the Annual Meeting will be held one week later than scheduled.

Gina Vickerman Clerk of Morse Township

Bowling Scores MONDAY NIGHT KEGLERS 1-11 14-7 White Oak 13-8 Blueberry Bowl 12-9 Northview Bank 10-11 Paul Bunyan 7-14 Co-op 7-14 GRV Wild Rice Team High Handicap Game: Co-op 955; White Oak 917; GRV Wild Rice 911.

Team High Handicap Series: White Oak 2619; Co-op 2611; GRV Wild Rice 2610.

Individual High Scratch Game: Bob Caven 267; Wayne Rhoades 243; Jim Howard 223.

Individual High Scratch Series: Wayne Rhoades 668; Bob Caven 648; Jim Howard 592.

Splits: Bernie 3-10; Butch 3-10; Lloyd 3-10, 2-7; Ray 3-10, 6-7-10; Rudy 3-10; Vic 3-10 x2; Mac 5-7; Clarence 4-5; Steve 510; Jim H. 6-10; Wayne 8-9; Fred 3-6-7-10.

ROADRUNNERS 1-7 44-24 Pete’s Toothfairies 42-26 Rapids Energy Center 39-29 Blueberry Hills Golf 37.5-30.5 D.R. Healthcare 29-39 Advantage Water Team High Handicap Game: Pete’s Toothfairies 853; Rapids Energy Center 828; D.R. Healthcare 796.

Team High Handicap Series: Pete’s Toothfairies 2390; D.R. Healthcare 2273; Rapids Energy Center 2269.

Individual High Scratch Game: Elaine Forbord 189; Rachael Groth 188; Jeanette Bishop 174; Paula Taylor 174.

Individual High Scratch Series: Rachael Groth 509; Jeanette Bishop 477; Ann McGarry 477.

1-14 47-25 Pete’s Toothfairies 44-28 Rapids Energy Center 41.5-30.5 D.R. Healthcare 40-32 Blueberry Hills Golf 31-41 Advantage Water Team High Handicap Game: D.R. Healthcare 867; Pete’s Toothfairies 856; Blueberry Hills Golf 822.

Team High Handicap Series: Pete’s Toothfairies 2449; D.R. Healthcare 2376; Blueberry Hills Golf 2371.

Individual High Scratch Game: Cheryl Braford 192; Laurie Chase 189; Anna Eells 188.

Individual High Scratch Series: Anna Eells 517; Marla Rasley 515; Laurie Chase 505.

Splits: Diana Daigle 6-10; Pat Wade 3-7-10; Terri Barrett 57.

PINPOUNDERS 1-5 8-4 Coors Light 8-4 Macharts 7-5 Big Winnie Bar 7-5 Northern Star Food 7-5 D.R. Healthcare Center 5-7 Advantage Water 4-8 Cen-XXX Team High Handicap Game: Advantage Water 966; D.R. Healthcare Center 928; Big Winnie Bar 909.

Team High Handicap Series: Advantage Water 2714; D.R. Healthcare Center 2705; Big Winnie Bar 2619.

Mens Individual High Scratch Game: Dave Chase 233; Vince Cleveland 215; Bob Baumgarner 205.

Mens Individual High Scratch Series: Dave Chase 604; Vince Cleveland 588; Jeff Gardner 553.

Womens Individual High Scratch Game: Nelda White 188; Carol Skaja 181; Diana Daigle 179.

Womens Individual High Scratch Series: Nelda White 496; Diana Daigle 491; Carol Skaja 486.

Splits: Willie 3-10; Jon 5-9, 5-7, 3-5-10; Diana 3-10; Laurie 3-10; Lenore 5-10; 5-7

19-9 Hastie Construction 16-12 Lucky Strike Lounge 15-13 Cherney’s Resort 14-14 Carroll Funeral Home 12-16 GRV Gibbs 8-20 Ott Drug Store Team High Handicap Game: GRV Gibbs 1153; Carroll Funeral Home 1150; Denny’s Resort 1116.

Team High Handicap Series: Denny’s Resort 3304; Lucky Strike Lounge 3297; Cherney’s Resort 3293.

Individual High Scratch Game: Vince Cleveland 235; Bernie Matlock 235; Brad Enger 235.

Individual High Scratch Series: Vince Cleveland 636; Brad Enger 595; Dave Donnelly 594.

SUNSHINE LEAGUE 1-12 83-50 Gutter Gals 83-50 M&M’s 80-53 Blueberries 69-64 We Try 65-68 Jessie’s Girls 64-69 Shud A Bens 63-70 Rolling Pins 56-77 Loons 54-79 Honor Guard 48-85 Jury’s Out Team High Handicap Game: Gutter Gals 666; Honor Guard 660; Blueberries 633.

Team High Handicap Series: Blueberries 1875; Gutter Gals 1847; Honor Guard 1815.

Individual High Scratch Game: Kathy Mrozowski 207; Marla Rasley 183; Pam Cherney 180.

Individual High Scratch Series: Marla Rasley 524; Marilyn Roth 514; Ronna Peck 508.

Splits: Rita Onraet 3-10; Sarah Sedlander 3-9-10; Mary Peck 3-10; Kathy Mrozowski 310; Bob Tornes 2-7.

EARLY SUNDAY MIXED 1-17 79-54 Mixed Trix 70-63 Upnorth 4 63-70 Graveyard Shift 54-79 No Fear Team High Handicap Game: Upnorth 4 901; No Fear 894; Mixed Trix 893.

Team High Handicap Series: Mixed Trix 2637; Upnorth 4 2637; No Fear 2568.

Mens Individual High Scratch Game: Mick Hagen 213; Thomas Rasley 199; Ron Shandorf 191.

Mens Individual High Scratch Series: Mick Hagen 575; Ron Shandorf 499; Thomas Rasley 487.

Womens Individual High Scratch Game: Laurie Shadley 175; Sue Hagen 165; Dawn Hagen 160.

Womens Individual High Scratch Series: Laurie Shadley 481; Sue Hagen 438; Kris Nelson 437.

Splits: Mick Hagen 3-5-10; Sue Hagen 5-6-10; Richard Shadley 4-5; Sadie Hawkins 5-7.

BLUE MOON LEAGUE 1-15 81-52 Sportsman Cafe 76-57 Rogers Ram/Jets 67-66 Whiteoak Casino 60-73 Vet’s Club 58-75 Tractor Club 57-76 Big Winnie Bar Team High Handicap Game: Rogers Ram/Jets 898; Whiteoak Casino 865; Tractor Club 799.

Team High Handicap Series: Rogers Ram/Jets 2442; Whiteoak Casino 2421; Sportsman Cafe 2357.

Individual High Scratch Game: Nelda White 223; Cheryl Braford 216; Julie Rahier 204.

Individual High Scratch Series: Julie Rahier 553; Cheryl Braford 552; Nelda White 545.

Splits: Julie Rahier 3-10; Sharon Grauman 7-8; Meryl Ostendorf 2-7-8.

ALL AMERICAN 1-13 22-6 Denny’s Resort

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AREA STUDENTS ON DEAN’S LIST AT HIBBING COMMUNITY COLLEGE Hibbing Community College Provost Dr. Ken Simberg, recently announced the Fall Semester 2009 Dean's List.

On that list are Jerry Denny and Theresa Drobnick of Bigfork; Ted Daigle, Jodi Isaacs, Malinda Jensen, Chad Latvala, Brandon Renney and Joshua Vaneps of Deer River; and Darrell Hahn, Ashley Randolph, Melissa Skelly, Jeremy Tinquist and Sandra Virkus of Cohasset.

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DEER RIVER COUNCIL/From Page 1 deployment.

•The 2010 appointments with Pat Richards again to serve as vice-mayor. Department liaisons are: Fire Department-Jeff Gardner, Police Department-Mark Box; Clerk’s Office-Barb Serfling, and Water, Sewer and Streets Department-Pat Richards. On the Planning and Zoning Commission are Steve Jurvelin, Fran Nason, Al Wilhelm and Gene Mannelin whose terms last until Dec. 31, 2010. New appointments are Tim Swanson, Pat Richards and Barb Serfling whose new terms will last until Dec. 31, 2011.

Brad Marlette will be the new zoning officer.

Reappointments in the other departments are Building Inspector-Murray Ward; City Forester-John Tornes; City Clerk/Treasurer-Victor R. Williams; Deputy City Clerk/Treasurer, Deputy Registrar-Gayle Guthrie; and Police Chief-Victor J. Williams.

The second and fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. is the designated meeting dates and time with holiday conflicts re-scheduled near the holiday date.

Steve Jurvelin was appointed to handle the duties of Civil Defense, Andrew Shaw is the city attorney and John Licke is the personnel attorney.

Designated businesses and entities are: Deer River Publishing/Western Itasca Review and/or Deer Path Shopper as the newspaper for advertising and publication; Northview Bank in Deer River, Grand Rapids State Bank, Deer River Credit Union, the League of Minnesota Cities 4-M Fund, Woodland Bank of Deer River and Northland Securities are the banking institutions for the city.

•Acceptance of the Nov. 30, 2009 and Dec. 31, 2009 Bank Reconciliation, Outstanding Checks List and Investments Transactions reports.

•Payment of the bills listed on the Dec. 31, 2009 ($2,027.29), Jan. 8, 2010 ($13,520.76), and Jan. 11, 2010 ($25,619.84) Council Approval Report, plus the Jan. 11 payroll of $10,218.05.

•The corrected and amended minutes of the Dec. 28, 2009 meeting that clarified the rate increase in all of the water and sewer base rates.

Additional matters discussed which did not require a formal council approval motion included: (1)Council Member Barb Serfling informed the other members of the council that she was declining the offer to attend the Leadership Conference Training for newly elected officials through the League of Minnesota Cities seminar at this time.

(2)Printouts of the 2009 Budget Work Sheet by Fund and the 2010 Budget Work Sheet by Fund so the status of the actual costs, budget and projections for the year could be compared. Clerk Williams said, “The General Fund is coming along better than expected.”

(3)A copy of the Deer River White Oak Society, Inc.’s 2008 income tax report. It was noted at this time that management members of the White Oak Society should be invited to a council meeting to share updates on their developments at this city owned property.

The address changes in the city and the need for the city to grow, possibly through annexation, were two other subjects discussed at this council meeting. The address changes will probably not be discussed fully until a February or March meeting. When the annexation subject will surface next will depend on public input on this matter.

“This request was from (Darrin Shevich) Muskie's Inc.,” said Tornes. “They had been told by Itasca County that they could not put a dock up at that location.” Tornes did some research and found out that this particular piece of land belongs to the City of Deer River. This information was corroborated at the county courthouse. “The reason the county put the public access in,” said Tornes, “was because the city was not able to spend money on it, and the county would have been the next governmental body in line to do that. They apparently agreed to do some work at that site to put in an access.”

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Trails & Waterways (Bob Moore) are willing to help pay for a dock. “They will want it to be one of their docks,” said Tornes. “They are built to last....The DNR said they will take care of putting the dock in and taking it out.”

One issue that had surfaced concerning building a dock at that site was insurance coverage. “Someone said that there might be a chance that the city’s insurance on the swimming beach could apply to a dock on Moose Lake,” said Tornes.

This matter was discussed by council and Clerk Williams was asked if he had been able to talk with the insurance company to find out if this was a possibility.

Clerk Williams had been able to contact the local agency.

“He said the most it would cost the city would be $200,” said Clerk Williams, “and might be included under the city’s normal parks and recreation insurance policy.”

•Council approved a motion to allow this project to proceed dependent on verification there would be no extra cost to the city for the placement of a dock on Moose Lake. Muskie's Inc., and the DNR, would have to work out the details and bring this finalized plan before the council before final approval would be given.

Garry Frits, who attended this meeting, suggested that perhaps someone should get in contact with the Deer/Moose Lake Association to get their approval for this project also. “Or,” he said, “it might be a ‘no go.’”

•Council made a motion to approve Tornes’ report.

Baker was up next. He informed the council that a shed has been built for the comfort of the skiers who use the Blueberry Hills Cross Country Ski Trails.

“The ski trails are in good shape,” said Baker, “at least at this point of the season after the snowstorm on Christmas weekend. Our trail system is one of the best in the country. We get groups from all over who come to use the trails. Giant’s Ridge was sending their skiers to Blueberry Hills. That was a big plus, but the extra skiers do put more of a stress on the trails.”

There are also several events that are held on this Deer River ski trail system, such as meets and races.

“They have gone well,” said Baker. “The trail that I proposed last year was tested out. It did ski okay, but not any better than Judy’s Hill. There isn’t any advantage to making that a better trail.”

The trail to Miller Lake is in, but it had to be done by hand. “This auxiliary trail is packed in and groomed,” said Baker. “The prelude and loop trails worked on last year are also in good working order.”

Parts of the Blueberry Hills ski trail system that was in the area where the logging is being done now will have to be reworked. Baker has also located different sites for crossings for four-wheelers and the saddle club so they

can make trail connections. ”They will have to do a little bit of work to make them a nice part of the trail system,” said Baker, “but it will be worth it.”

Baker puts a lot of work into the Blueberry Hills ski trail system for the City of Deer River. He said, “It is a privilege to take care of such a beautiful area even though there are a good many people who do not understand all of the dynamics that go into making a good ski trail.”

•Council made a motion to accept Baker’s report.

Additional agenda items approved by motions includes those on the following list: •Acceptance of Working Foreman Brad Marlette’s report which basically covered five subjects.

(1)Well #5 is running good. “We haven’t had any complaints on the water quality,” said Marlette. “We have left this pump on-line and are not alternating the supply of water between the north (main well) and south side wells as originally planned. We are experimenting with the levels of chemicals to determine how long the chemicals last and their effectiveness.”

(2)Marlette has been contacted by the agency that last cleaned the inside of the water tower. “It was done five years ago,” said Marlette, “and it is supposed to be done every five years.” He was instructed to get quotes, on cleaning the inside and the outside of the 250,000 gallon water tank, from different sources, so that this project could be set for late spring or early summer.

(3)Capping of the old wells in the old fire hall will have to be done at some point, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. Marlette was instructed to get quotes for this project.

(4)Marlette asked the council about the possibility of getting all of the old maps of the city’s infrastructure digitalized for computer access. He said, “Some of them are getting pretty old and are stored rolled up. They are getting to the point of being fragile.” Council instructed him to do some research on ways to do this and come back with the cost of such a project.

(5)Preferred Controls got back to Marlette concerning the SCADA System for monitoring the well and sewer system via computer. Clerk Williams told the council that the city’s engineer, Robert Beaver of Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc., had said there is enough money left ($3,800) in the funds obtained for the latest water improvement to pay for this system and it is a very necessary one. Council gave Marlette the go-ahead for this project.

•Granting a residents request to eliminate the penalties for a late water/sewer billing due to unusual circumstances. The resident was given until Feb. 10 to pay up his bill and bring the account up to being current.

•Resolution 2009-39 which listed that all of the residential and commercial water and sewer base rates are being increasing by one dollar. These increases will be effective on the January billing which will be due Feb. 10.

•Acceptance of the Deer River Chamber of Commerce agreement at the rate of $2,000 for the year.

For, after the chamber had gotten a letter from the city about the new rate, the chamber had decided to handle some of the duties in order to cut down on city employees time serving as the chamber liaison officer. A listing of the changed duties was submitted by Deer River Chamber of Commerce President Jeffrey S. Deihl.

•Appointment of Jeff Gardner to the council to fill in for Steve Geving until he returns from his military

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Corps of Engineers to renovate Pokegama Dam this winter The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $3 million contract to Wiebolt Electric Company of Bemidji, Minn., last month to upgrade Pokegama Dam, located in Grand Rapids over the winter.

Renovations will include improving six existing slide gates; the removal and replacement of all wooden stop logs and existing handling system, including the removal of all hoist enclosures and hoists; the removal and refinishing of areas where lead paint coating has failed; erosion repair of one abutment wall; and the construction of a new pedestrian bridge.

Work began on Jan. 6 and is expected to continue into the fall of 2010. The project is being funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, or ARRA. The Pokegama Dam is located on the Mississippi River, three miles upstream of Grand Rapids.

Construction began at this site in 1882, and the dam

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was put into operation in 1885. The Corps of Engineers completed reconstruction in concrete in 1904.

The Corps Pokegama Dam and Recreation Area offers boating, camping, fishing, picnicking and playground areas. To reserve a camp site or day use facilities at Pokegama or any other Corps of Engineers recreation area, see RECREATION.GOV or call toll free at 1-877-444-6777.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, serves the American public in the areas of environmental enhancement, navigation, flood damage reduction, water and wetlands regulation, recreation sites and disaster response. It contributes around $175 million to the five-state district economy. The more than 638 employees work at more than 40 sites in five upper-Midwest states. For more information, see www.mvp.usace.army.mil.

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Find out if the charity is providing direct aid or raising money for other groups that are active in the area of the hurricane. Some charities may be raising money to pass along to relief organizations that are already active in the region. If so, you may want to consider “avoiding the middleman” and giving directly to charities that have a presence in the affected area. Or, at a minimum, check out the ultimate recipients of these donations to ensure the organizations are equipped to effectively provide aid.

Be cautious when giving online. Be cautious about online giving, especially in response to spam messages and emails that claim to link to a relief organization.

After other disasters, the BBB was contacted by consumers with concerns about many Web sites and new organizations that were created overnight allegedly to help victims.

If tax deduction is a concern, use the IRS as a resource. To help ensure your contribution is tax deductible, the donation should be made to a U.S.-based charitable organization that is tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Go to IRS Publication 78 on www.irs.gov for a current list of all organizations eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable gifts.

The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota is a private, non-profit organization providing services to consumers and businesses. The focus of the Bureau’s activity is to promote an ethical marketplace by encouraging honest advertising and selling practices, and offering dispute resolution. For more information on the Better Business Bureau, or to nominate a company for an Integrity Award, visit the Bureau’s Web site at www.thefirstbbb.org or call 651-699-1111, toll-free 800-6466222.

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Obituaries

Sheriff’s Report

Dona Rosalie (Winget) Newton

William Richard Piispanen

Dona Rosalie (Winget) Newton, 72, of Bigfork, MN, formerly of Milwaukee, WI, died Friday, January 15, 2010.

She was born January 16, 1937, and was raised a Catholic in Eau Claire, WI. She lived 40 years in West Allis, WI, and retired in Bigfork, MN. She completed 12+ years of education. She worked at Beltman North American for 23 years and before retiring, worked with children with mental disabilities. She loved reading, crossword puzzles, classical music, playing games and spending time with her family and friends. Few people knew, she wrote children stories and poetry, recorded a demo when she was 16, had psychic abilities, and donated to various charities. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed by those whose lives she touched.

She is survived by her husband, Frank; daughters, Betsy (Danny) Newton-Zaja, Dina (Donny) Sherrer; granddaughters, Frankie (Nick) Koehn, Robyn (Phil) Gerlach, Bridget Wallin and Kelly Newton; great-grandchildren, Ariel & Ty. There will be no services, per Dona’s request.

Arrangements by Carroll Funeral Home

William Richard Piispanen “Uncle Bill”, 78, of Eveleth, died Monday, Jan. 11, 2010 in Duluth.

He was born March 14, 1931 in Max. He was in the Army stationed in Okinawa and worked at Minntac in Mt. Iron until his retirement at the age of 59. He belonged to the VFW in Gilbert and the American Legion in Mt. Iron.

He was preceded in death by parents, Matt and Sanni; sister and brother-in-law, Pearl and Eino Kallio; and sister Tynne Kangas.

He is survived by many nephews and nieces; numerous great- and great-great-nephews and nieces.

Visitation was one hour before the Jan. 15 service at Carroll Funeral Home, Deer River.

Burial will be in Squaw Lake Cemetery, Squaw Lake.

Arrangements by Carroll Funeral Home, Deer River.

Tuesday, January 5 — Received a complaint of theft on Co. Rd. 31, Northome at 8:37 p.m.

Responded to a residential intrusion alarm on Little Itasca Rd., Deer River at 10:44 a.m.

Wednesday, January 6 — Responded to a fire alarm on Rajala Mill Rd, Bigfork at 7:22 p.m.

Friday, January 8 — Responded to a one-vehicle accident in Deer River at 12:51 a.m.

Responded to a two-vehicle hit-and-run on Hwy. 286, Marcell at 1:34 p.m.

Saturday, January 9 — Responded to a twovehicle accident on Hwy. 6, Deer River at 1:14 p.m.

Received a report of harassment on Co. Rd. 39, Deer River at 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 12 — Received a report of identity theft on Co. Rd. 152, Deer River at 9:07 a.m.

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Gary D. Sorenson Gary Dean Sorenson, age 68, of Hibbing, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010. He died in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Grand Forks, N.D. on August 18, 1941 to Orville and Fay (Bakken) Sorenson.

He graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1959 and served in the Marine Corps from 1959 to 1963. He married Suzanne (McCreary) on January 14, 1961. He graduated from UND and UMD, earning a BA, MS and specialist degree in education. He worked as an educator for over 30 years receiving numerous awards and recognitions including Minnesota’s “Distinguished Principal.”

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Dale Sorenson.

He is survived by his wife, Suzanne, of Hibbing; son, Brett Sorenson of Cloquet; daughters, Kirsten Clark of Onalaska, Wis., Shosty Heyblom of Nashwauk, and Nissa Tharaldson of Bemidji; 12 grandchildren; a brother, Jay Rindahl of Fergus Falls; a sister, Emm Fuller of Wadena; his mother-in-law, Pearl McCreary of Hibbing; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was Jan. 20 and one hour before the Jan. 21 funeral service in Coleraine.

Kyle J. Sims Kyle J. Sims, 22, son of Gwen and Phill Larson of Sawyer, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010.

He was born Sept. 5, 1987, in Deer River, and graduated from Carlton High School in 2006. He was employed at Upper Lakes Foods in Cloquet/Northfield as a semi-truck driver.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jack and Jeanette Grover; and an uncle, James Grover.

He is survived by his parents; brothers, Eric Sims and Kyle Larson; sister, Kaley Larson; fiancee, Amber Dougherty; grandparents, Ray and Lucille Larson, and Clarence and Shirley Sims; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation was Jan. 14 and prior to the service on Jan. 15, in Cloquet.

NOTICE Time Change

The Regular monthly meetings of the Bigfork Valley Board of Directors, scheduled to occur the fourth Monday of each month, will now occur at 9:00 a.m. in the Main Conference Room of the Bigfork Valley campus, Bigfork, MN. Next meeting is Monday, January 25th, 2010 9:00 a.m. – Main Conference Room

A legal question and answer line for Seniors.

Dear Senior Legal Line: I heard that con artists are pretending to be U.S. Census workers and stealing people’s identities. I am nervous to open the door. Do I have to respond to the U.S. Census?

Signed, Nelly Dear Nelly: The short answer is that yes, everyone has to respond to the U.S. Census. Article 1, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution mandates that everyone residing in the United States be counted. Not only is it the law, it is very important for people to respond to the Census so that the count is as accurate as possible. The numbers are used in allocating seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and in deciding how to allocate more than $400 billion per year in funding for projects like schools, hospitals, roads, and other services.

The bad news is that some con artists will try to take advantage of this opportunity. You can protect yourself by knowing about the Census and how the Census is being conducted.

1. A ten question survey will be mailed to every household around the middle of March, 2010. The survey will be preceded by a letter from the Census Bureau Director notifying you that in a few days, your household will receive a survey form in the mail. The survey form will be marked as coming from the U.S. Census Bureau and as OFFICIAL BUSINESS of the United States. The questions cover the occupants’ age, address, gender, race, ethnic origin, birth date, marital status, and employment status. It does not ask about visa or residency status. The U.S. Census Bureau states that it should not take more than 10 minutes to complete the survey. The good news is that if you fill out the form and send it back, there should be no need for a Census worker to come to your door or telephone you.

2. If you get a survey and do not return it, the Census Bureau will either telephone you or come to your door to get the information. Before they do so, you will receive a letter from the Census Bureau Director stating that in a few days, your household will receive a telephone call and/or a visit from a census worker. All Census workers carry identification badges with their name and you should ask to see it; you may also ask them to show you picture ID from another source to confirm their identity. They should also be carrying a handheld computer (equipped with GPS to locate addresses), and a confidentiality notice for you to read. They may be carrying a Census Bureau canvas bag. Please note: you do not have to let them into your home unless you want to do so. In fact, according to the Census

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Bureau, the Census workers will never ask to enter your home. If you have any questions about a Census worker that came to your door and want to confirm that they are a Census employee, you can contact the regional Census office in Kansas City by phone at 913-551-6728 or 1-800-728-4748, TDD: 913-551-5839; or by E-mail at kansas.city.regional.office@census.gov.

3. The Census workers will not ask for your social security number, bank account or credit card information. They will not ask for money or talk about past debts. The Census workers are specifically instructed to be polite, so if a purported Census worker is intimidating or aggressive, they probably are a con artist. If someone does any of these things, you should not let them into your home. You should not answer their questions and you should contact the police and the U.S. Census Bureau. Also, Census workers will not contact you via the Internet or email. If you receive an email purporting to be from the Census Bureau, do not click on any attachments; instead report it to the Census Bureau.

4. The information that you provide is protected by law. Federal law (Title 13 of the U.S. Code) protects the confidentiality of your information and unlawful disclosure is a crime that is punishable with a fine of up to $250,000 and/or imprisonment of up to five years. All Census workers take an oath of nondisclosure and are sworn for life to protect the confidentiality of the information they collect. By law the Census Bureau cannot share identifiable information about individuals and businesses with anyone, including the IRS, FBI, CIA, or any other government agency. This means that the Census Bureau cannot share names, addresses (including GPS coordinates), telephone numbers, or any other information that shows it is from a specific person.

Furthermore, your answers cannot be used against you by any government agency or court. Other federal laws reinforce these protections, such as the Confidential Statistical Efficiency Act and the Privacy Act. The Census Bureau uses the information collected to produce statistics; the statistics are used to determine the number of House of Representatives a state should have, how federal money is allocated, if redistricting is necessary, and to support community decisions.

The Census is vitally important for good governance – the founding fathers recognized this when they enacted the Census Act of 1790. All subsequent legislation has renewed the Act. The law mandates that you participate in the Census. With this information, you can tell the difference between a legitimate Census worker and a con artist. For further information, contact your regional census office or go to the official website at www.2010.census.gov.

This column is written by the Senior Citizens’ Law Project. It is not meant to give complete answers to individual questions. If you are 60 years of age or older and live within the Minnesota Arrowhead Region, you may contact us with questions for legal help by writing to: Senior Citizens’ Law Project, Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota, 302 Ordean Bldg., Duluth, MN 55802. Please include a phone number and return address. To view previous articles, go to: www.lasnem.org. Reprints by permission only.

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The Bible Says ...

Choose joy

by C. Marvine Scott “You make me know the path of life; in your presence is unbounded joy, in your right hand eternal delight.” Psalms 16:11 I think most of us like to have ‘fun!’ We may decide whether to do this or that according to which would be more fun. My father wrote a short story about ‘fun’ that is quite startling.

IT'S A LOT OF FUN!

by Charlie Grier Jeanie was 15 and she was excited. Her parents had just moved into a house on the right side of town. Now for the first time in her life she could hold her head high, and perhaps, even become one of the popular kids in school.

It was exciting! She could have a lot of friends soon, and maybe even participate in sleep-over parties.

The first day in school went just great. She made new friends and even got a date! She thought. "I want to be popular and I'm going to be now, because I just got a date with the star of the team!"

She did have some problems to deal with. Her parents had said she was too young to date so she had to figure something out. She decided to tell them that she was visiting a girl friend. They wouldn't know the difference. She had not been in the habit of lying to her parents, but this was different.

That date was important to her and they just wouldn't understand.

Well the pizza was good and the party was great but before the evening was over Henry was half drunk and was starting to show it. Then to her surprise and horror everybody was smoking dope and Henry had already had had two joints when he made his first pass at her. This was not what Jeanie wanted at all, and she fought him off with all the strength she had. By now she had thought it through. Her first date was not what she expected at all. Henry's kisses were now meaningless and even repulsive.

He wasn't interested in her -- only in her body! She detested him! And she no longer wished to be popular. She wanted to be back with her family, going to church, reading her Bible and living for God. "Take me home!" she demanded. "I want to go home!"

Henry was filled with rage! He cranked the motor and stepped on the gas. She begged and pleaded with him to slow down, but angrily, he drove faster and faster! They were taking the curves on two wheels. Then there was a big flash! "Please God, we're going to crash, help us!" It was too late.

Jeanie didn't remember the force of the impact.

Everything suddenly went black. She felt someone remove her from the twisted rubble. She was placed

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in an ambulance. She learned there were two cars involved. Then she passed out.

She again awoke in the hospital. They gently informed her that Henry was dead. "Those in the other car?" she inquired, fearfully.

"They are dead, also," she was informed.

Again Jeanie prayed, "Father forgive me. It was all my fault. I'm sorry I lied to Mom. I didn't mean to do anything wrong. I only wanted to have fun.

Please forgive me. I'll never do it again. I want to live for you."

But Jeanie didn't recover from the accident. She is living for God alright, but she is now living in Heaven with her beloved parents -- those in the other car were her own Mom and Dad! Young people, I wrote this story especially for you. Jeanie and Henry are fictitious characters, but the story I told has happened over and over again, in slightly different ways. It will probably be repeated in scores of other lives within the next twenty-four hours. My heart goes out to the youth of our day, because I was young once myself. I wish I could do something to help you.

It's good to have fun. We all need it. But not all fun turns out to be funny. Before you take a rash step of any kind, think it through, and pray about it.

It may not be what you want, after all. The only thing that saved me from a life of ruin and despair is the Lord Jesus Christ. Make Him King of your lives.

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JOY NO ONE CAN TAKE AWAY

by Dwight L. Moody In the second century, they brought a martyr before a king, and the king wanted him to recant and give up Christ, but the man spurned the thought.

The king said: “If you don’t do it, I will banish you.” The man smiled and answered: “You can’t banish me from Christ. He says He will never leave me nor forsake me.” The king got angry, and said: “Well, I will confiscate your property and take it all from you.” And the man replied: “My treasurers are laid up on high; you cannot get them.” The king became still more angry, and said: “I will kill you.”

“Why,” the man answered, “I have been dead forty years; I have been dead with Christ; dead to the world. My life is hid with Christ in God, and you cannot touch it.” And so we can rejoice, because we are resurrection ground, having risen with Christ.

Let persecution and opposition come. “Your joy no man taketh from you.”

-God’s Treasury of Virtues (Honor Books, Inc. OK c1995) p. 73

Area Worship Schedule SQUAW LAKE 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.

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

Sunday Worship 11 a.m.

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

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

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.

10:00 a.m.

Hwy. 6 N - Right on Cty. Rd. 142, Bible Study, Wednesday Left on Cty. Rd 144 - 1 mile.

6:00 p.m.

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

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Evangelical Covenant Pastor Ron Grossman Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wed. Night Bible Study 7 p.m.

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MARCELL 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.

Bible Study Wed. 7 p.m.

All denominations welcome!

At Marcell Town Hall

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

SAND LAKE 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.

Bible Study - Wed. 7 p.m.

218-798-2872

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.

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MY JESUS, I LOVE THEE

by William R. Featherstone My Jesus I love Thee, I know Thou art mine, For Thee all the follies Of sin I resign; My gracious Redeemer, My Savior art Thou; If ever I loved Thee, My Jesus, 'tis now.

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.

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.

Wednesday Bible Study - 7 p.m.

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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Public Notice STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ITASCA

IN DISTRICT COURT Action to Quiet Title NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Robert J. Mattfield Plaintiff,

Court File No.: ______

v Paul F. Holbrook, Herbert M Miller, Armus Hill, Berthold G. Heyn, Paul E. Hohansee, John H. Hill, Richard R. Jacobson, Cecil F. Mattfield and Leslie C. Mattfield, the United States of America and the unknown heirs or assigns of the above-named persons and all other persons or entities unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendants.

SUMMONS THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE-NAMED: You are hereby summoned and required to Answer the Complaint of the Plaintiffs above-named on file in the office of the Court Administrator of Itasca County, Minnesota and to serve your Answer to said Complaint upon the subscriber in his office at P.O. Box 365, Deer River, Minnesota, 56636 within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of such service; if you fail to Answer said Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiffs will demand judgment that they are the owners in fee of the following described premises in the County of Itasca, State of Minnesota and that Defendants have no estate or interest therein or lien thereon, with costs: All that portion of Lot Thirteen (13), of Section Two (2), Township One Hundred Forty-nine (149), North, Range Twenty-six (26), West of the 5th Principal Meridian lying and being North of the South 20 acres thereof.

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STRENGTHENING FAMILIES GRANTS Grant Community School Collaborative, Duluth, $15,000. In support of out-of-school-time programming and summer programming to improve academic performance and increase social and life skills for at-risk students.

Kinship of Aitkin County, Aitkin, $5,000.

Support to continue and expand the mentoring and youth development work of Kinship of Aitkin County.

Hartley Nature Center, Duluth, $5,000. In support of the afterschool program to engage at-risk youth in environmental and outdoor recreational programming.

Laura MacArthur Elementary - ISD #709, Duluth, $250. Support for artist residency to foster writing skills and literacy.

Proctor Schools - ISD #704, Proctor, $500.

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Mountain Iron-Buhl High School - ISD #712, Mountain Iron, $450. Support for the creation of an after-school reading club to enhance literacy skills.

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Lincoln Park School - ISD #709, Duluth, $4,705.

Support for staff development and coordination around serving students with mental health issues.

Arrowhead Juvenile Center, Duluth, $250.

Support for restorative justice projects at AJC. The Salvation Army, Duluth, $1,000. In support of community outreach for families in need.

YOUTH IN PHILANTHROPY GRANTS Cook School - ISD #2142, Cook, $502. To support education that teaches about the dangers of chemical use and abuse.

Grand Rapids High School - ISD #318, Grand Rapids, $650. To make available start-up expenses to form an Anishinaabe Quiz Bowl Team.

Northome FFA, Northome, $1,000. To provide supplies to enhance the use of the School Forest Shelter.

KIDS PLUS EARLY CHILDHOOD GRANTS Duluth-Proctor-Hermantown Thrive Action Team, Duluth, $10,000. To support the Reflective Practice project being implemented in eight early childhood programs serving the Duluth, Hermantown, and Proctor communities.

ST MARY'S/DULUTH CLINIC GRANTS Courage Center Duluth, Duluth, $10,000.

Support to expand and enhance programming for children with autism.

SMDC Health System, $5,000 Northland Foundation, $5,000 AGE TO AGE: BRINGING GENERATIONS TOGETHER GRANTS Fond du Lac Reservation, Cloquet, $4,500. In support of the Anishinaabe L.I.F.E. (Learning, Involvement, Foundation, and Enjoyment) project, which brings elders and young people together to participate in cultural enrichment activities and strengthen relationships between generations.

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good many meetings with townships and other entities to get right-of-ways and easements.

“The Blandin Trail is coming along,” said Hardy.

“This trail goes from Hill City to Smith Creek Road, which is just off of Hwy. 169 by Nine Mile. This trail is in Phase I...We are trying to get a route from Cohasset to hook up with the Blandin Trail. It would be beneficial to get a good multi-use trail established.”

Recreational motorized trail riding provides benefits to all of the businesses in the area. Hughes said, “Snowmobile season is in full swing, but not without its problems. There have been deaths in the area from accidents on the trails. They usually involve too much speed and alcohol, which is not a good mix when operating any kind of motorized vehicle. There also is a problem with the different type of winter weather we have been having this year. The ice is not always safe. We even had one of our trail groomers go through the ice.” Herfindahl also mentioned a trail-grooming accident.

Most of the members on the park and recreation board belong to one recreational vehicle club or another.

“The lack of snow since Christmas is causing problems on the trails too,” said Hughes. “We are doing the best that we can with them, but there are some bare spots.”

The weather might continue to be a problem with the trails. There hasn’t been any new snowfall since Christmas and after several days of arctic cold, the weather has warmed up and it has been in the 20s and near 30 degrees during the day for the past week and will likely stay in that range for at least another week, according to the forecasts.

Benolken, who has not had the experience of working with different entities, is getting that in his work on the four-wheeler Auborn Trail. “In the process of extending that trail to the south,” he said, “we ran into a problem with getting easements from Essar Steel. They are taking all of that acreage south of Nashwauk. They have all of the property south, north and west of Nashwauk. It is all shut down.”

Hardy offered Benolken some advice on strategies in communicating with Essar and U.S. Steel companies.

“You just have to remember,” said Hardy, “that nothing gets done in a hurry. For example, that six-mile trail from Eveleth and Gilbert took me five-and-a-half years of working with these people before we could take the first shovelful of dirt out for that trail.”

Several other subjects were discussed, such as the care and concerns on the Itasca County trails, funding for different types of trails and how this is getting harder and harder to obtain as sources are tightening up, getting GPS signage on trails for emergency locations and the fact that the DNR sign shop in Minnesota has closed down.

Schwartz, who is a sports coach, pointed out that the different trails had a good number of uses and potential uses that many people did not realize. He said, “I use the different trails for team training.”

Before the meeting ended, nominations were made for the year’s chair, which was R. Baker, and the vicechair, which was D. Baker. Clark suggested that the commission elect their own secretary. Brown had been handling this chore previously. These points will be finalized at their annual meeting on Feb. 10.

The Itasca County Park & Recreation Commission meets monthly at different locations. These are public meetings and area residents are welcome.

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Valentine’ss Day

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE NORTHERN STAR COOPERATIVE SERVICES

BUFFET

Princess Cut Carved Prime Rib Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Glazed Carrots Steamed King Crab Snow Crab Walleye Anglaise Wild Rice Peel & Eat Shrimp Hot Mussels Salmon California Blend Shrimp Clam Strips Broasted Chicken

S u n d a y, February 14th 5 pm TO 10 pm

Adults $19.50 Kids $9.50

*Served in the Northstar Buffet *Menu items subject to change

Deer River, Minnesota

You are hereby notified that the Annual Meeting of the Members of Northern Star Cooperative Services P.O. Box 458, Deer River, Minnesota

will be held in the Deer River High School Gymnasium in Deer River, MN on Thursday, the 28th day of January, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. for the transaction of any business that may properly come before the meeting.

There will be an election of three directors at the meeting. The three incumbents plan to run for re-election. Anyone who would be interested in running for the Board please contact the Deer River Main Office by January 22nd, 2010.

We invite all patrons to attend.

Dividend checks will be distributed at the meeting.

By Order of the Board of Directors Travis Anttila, Secretary LUNCH WILL BE SERVED FOLLOWING THE MEETING AND DOOR PRIZES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED

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