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T VOL.IMBERJAY 31, ISSUE 44 November 6, 2020 $100 ELECTION 2020 Minnesota voters choose Biden Trump campaign’s efforts to flip state fall flat by MARSHALL HELMBERGER MORE ELECTION COVERAGE Supporters for the Joe Managing Editor Biden campaign for Precinct results and local legislative races Page 7 president rallied in Ely REGIONAL— Saturday afternoon. Indeed, paign poured Former Vice President photo by K. Vandervort Joe Biden easily won few states millions of Minnesota on Tuesday, in the U.S. dollars into to the state for multiple despite an aggressive experienced advertising, rallies in recent weeks, effort by President Donald the kind of hiring staff, most of them in northern Trump’s campaign to flip singular focus and brought Minnesota. the state he narrowly lost of the Trump campaign both Trump and Vice in 2016. as Minnesota. The cam- President Mike Pence See...VOTE pg. 10

HALLOWEEN 2020 CITY OF TOWER Voters opt to stay the course Setterberg, Norby, Morin easily win council seats; Majerle takes final seat by one vote over Zika by JODI SUMMIT SPOOKTACULAR NORTH COUNTRY Tower-Soudan Editor

Halloween 2020 was cele- TOWER- City residents turned out brated around the region. in high numbers for Tuesday’s elec- Clockwise from upper left, tion, choosing four new city council Harley and Ari Banks, of members while rejecting former Tower Tower, selected treats Friday Ambulance director Steve Altenburg’s at Tower-Soudan Insurance third attempt for a council seat. Agency on Main Street; Coral For the two open four-year city council positions, David Setterberg and Kevin Lantry, of Cook, dressed up Norby were the top vote getters, with as a unicorn; Kyler Matteson- 152 and 150 votes, respectively. Three- Stevens, of Ely, portrayed time candidate Steve Altenburg came Elliot from E.T. at the Trunk in a distant third with 79 votes. There or Treat event Friday at were six write-in votes cast in the race. Whiteside Park; and Dot The race for the two open two- Swanson, of Soudan, did her year seats was closer. Newcomer Joe best impression of Chucky Morin easily topped the field with 171. while trick-or-treating. Incumbent Sheldon Majerle edged out Timberjay staff photos See...TOWER pg. 11

CITY OF ELY Urbas unseats Novak for Ely mayor Challenger had pulled out of race for health reasons by KEITH VANDERVORT health concerns, Urbas Ely election official Katie Richards sanitized Ely Editor withdrew from the contest voting areas Tuesday at the Ely Senior Center. in August, but he was A total of 1,165 residents voted in person. ELY – Mayoral can- too late to have his name photo by K. Vandervort didate Eric Urbas, who omitted from the ballot. pulled out of the race last Urbas has the option of A special election would be Novak declined to August against incumbent accepting the results of the held in February to fill the comment Tuesday night. Chuck Novak, won the city election and taking over as position, Langowski said. An Ely native and of Ely’s top job Tuesday mayor in January, or he can Urbas did not return 2007 graduate of Ely night. Urbas received 923 deny the will of the voters, a telephone call from Memorial High School, votes to Novak’s 799. Ely Clerk-Treasurer Timberjay the seeking See.. pg. 9 Citing continuing Harold Langowski said. comment.. .ELY

Snowflakes falling, shovels throwing... Contact The Timberjay It’s a great time for a new book, to browse our 218-753-2950 Fall/Winter Fashions or to get out and have some fun! [email protected] WINTER RENTALS AVAILABLE Open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 10 - 4 piragis.com 218 - 365 - 6745 boundarywaterscatalog.com 2 November 6, 2020 TIMBERJAY Newspapers Community notices MEMORIALS Correction Purchase ice candles for loved REGIONAL- The photo caption of Gail Favet with the Ely mask makers story was incorrect. Gail ones at Embarrass Cemetery packed the masks into bags for distribution to local schools. She did not make and donate the masks as indicated in the Timberjay. We apologize for the error. Ruby’s Pantry food distribution COOK- The next Ruby’s Pantry will be a drive through food distribution at the old Cook School parking lot on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 4:30 - 6 p.m. Please give a $20 cash donation at the door. For safety, no one over 60 years of age will be asked to volunteer. Ruby’s Pantry is sponsored by St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Alango. Ely-area artists to meet virtually ELY- ARTS in Ely will host a virtual community meetup next week, the first of a three-part conversa- tion series to help connect and inspire artists during the pandemic, brainstorm possibilities for commu- nity collaboration, and dream about long-term ideas and efforts in the arts community. The community event will be held via EMBARRASS- Ice candles are now for sale for $4 each. If you plan to buy a candle in remembrance Zoom on Thursday, of a loved one, please stop by the Embarrass clerk’s office, mail a check or call 218-984-2084. Ice Nov. 12 from 12 noon candles will be lit on Saturday, Dec. 19. There will not be coffee an’ at the town hall. file photo to 1:30 p.m. The other Thursday dates in the series are Dec. 10 and Jan. 14. HIGHER ED Arts in Ely was awarded a grant last year by the Garni Scholarship established with a gift Arrowhead Regional Arts Council to aid in of $30,000 to the VCC Foundation building bridges and improving communi- ELY- Ely native Remo 1992 by the students. cations among artists, art organizations, and art sup- J. “Ray” Garni, the son The Remo and porters. The hope is that better communication and of Italian immigrants, Barbara Garni Memorial connections will help to better serve artists individu- almost failed Kindergarten Scholarship was estab- ally, and together, in the Ely-area arts community. because he didn’t know lished with a gift of Registration for the meetings can be found on English. Remo had aca- $30,000 from their daugh- a link through Facebook on the ARTS in Ely group demic potential; he just ter, Elizabeth Hoefferle. or the Gardner Humanities Trust website. Any ques- needed an opportunity Elizabeth said, “Education tions can be emailed to Keiko Williams at the Trust for it to develop. Working was very important to my office [email protected] . to his greatest poten- parents. Both of them This series will be facilitated by Springboard for tial, he graduated as the became teachers and the Arts’ Rural Program Director, Michele Anderson. 1950 Valedictorian of Ely greatly desired to help High School, Ely Junior each student reach their Each session will consist of a combination of small Remo and Barbara Garni submitted photo breakout groups, short presentations, and creative College (now Vermilion potential. They believed prompts to keep the creative juices flowing this Community College), St. dedicated teacher and Robbinsdale Junior High that education helped a winter. Cloud Teachers College coach, well-respected by School and Hibbing person grow in knowledge All events will take place on Zoom. A computer and received his master’s his colleagues and students Community College. After and put one’s knowledge to with a camera is recommended for the best experi- degree from the University alike. taking off several years to use for the good of others. ence, but joining by phone is also an option. of Wisconsin-Madison. Ray met his future devote time to her family, They both worked hard For those who don’t have good internet at home, Ray was a U.S. Army wife, Barbara (Snell) she resumed teaching and provided an excellent ARTS in Ely will provide a location in town with veteran and served for Garni, while both were as a substitute in the example of what it means good internet access and room for people to main- 18 months in Korea. He attending the University Virginia schools and fin- to do one’s best. My dad tain social distance during the event. People should taught school in Morton of Wisconsin-Madison. ished her teaching career as was born and raised in make note of this option when registering for the and Robbinsdale, MN, Barbara was a gradu- a math instructor at Mesabi Ely and he is an alumnus event so an appropriate size venue can be acquired. Madison, WI, and at the ate of Southeastern High Community College, retir- of Vermilion Community Most people will be joining the event from their Eveleth Junior College. School in Detroit and ing in 1992. Barb was a College. Through this home computers. With the closing of the Michigan State University. gifted teacher who made scholarship, my parents’ This activity is made possible in part by the college in Eveleth, he She received a master’s math understandable for legacy will continue, as voters of Minnesota through a grant from the taught mathematics degree in math education many. She was honored students are helped to Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to a leg- and computer science from the University of twice with the Outstanding attain an education and islative appropriation from the arts and cultural her- at Mesabi Community Wisconsin-Madison. She Teacher Award at Mesabi reach their potential.” itage fund. College in Virginia, retir- taught math in the Royal Community College, in ing in 1993. Ray was a Oak, MI, public schools, 1989 by the faculty and in

JOIN US!!! ARTS Virtual St. James Movie Night on Sunday, Nov. 15 Community Meetup Facilitated by Springboard for the Arts TOWER- St. James God Can” explores the women have with each their lives and questioning Presbyterian Church in bond of five friends strug- other and the relationships their faith in God. Multi- Tower is hosting a free gling through life’s chal- they lack with God. The award winning “Only A three-part conversation series (via movie night on Sunday, lenges. The film brings to movie depicts real-life God Can” is a powerful Zoom) to help connect and inspire artists, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. “Only light the relationships the situations and issues that thought-provoking film arts organizations and arts supporters many of us can identify highlighting the realization during the pandemic, brainstorm possibilities for community collaboration, with; substance abuse, that all things are possible and dream about long-term ideas and CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEEK! infidelity, and single par- with God, and with faith we efforts in the arts community. NOVEMBER 10-14 enting. A sudden tragic can overcome anything. Thursday, Nov. 12 from 12 noon-1:30pm turn of events thrusts the The film is rated PG. women into re-evaluating Thursday, Dec. 10 from 12 noon-1:30pm Thursday, Jan. 14 from 12 noon-1:30pm REGISTER on Facebook or at www.gardnertrust.org This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. ARTART

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The racer limit this year was WolfTrack Classic: 40 teams, due to the continuing coronavirus pandemic. Early registration for teams that par- Eight-Dog Teams Six-Dog Teams ticipated last year was open until Michael Bestgen, Frank Taylor DeBoer, Sherri Oct. 31. Regular registration Moe, Ryan Miller, Ashley Moe, Nick Turman, Susan opened on Nov. 1 and closed the Thaemert, Robin S. Fisher, Serafini, Linus Meyer, Neal next day due to an overwhelming John Ward, Dusty Klaven, Seeger, Arlene Duff, Scott response. Janet Bahe, Ero Wallin, Jodi Edgett, Mark Stillwell, Bob “We are on for Feb. 21, 2021, Reineccius, Mary Manning, Johnson, Elena Morgan, and we hope to have the best Jen Freking, Manitou Clayton Schneider, Andri race ever,” said Ellen Cashman, Crossing, Amy Flakne, Adam Duval, Marcia Elynck, Chris race director. “We have had a Treeful, Erin Altemus, Matt Kivi, Darcy Stanley-Nord, Joy strong early registration period Schmidt, Sofia Koepke, Joanna Borchardt, Warren Turman, as so many other sled dog race Oberg, Bucky Tippett, Frank Marina Fuhrman. events in the region are already Caldwell. canceled.” Timberjay file photo In the ever-changing world veterinarian checks and at the announce the Musher Dinner is competition. Races start at 9 over 300 dogs go the distance in of COVID-19, even sled dog start-finish line,” she said. “We canceled for the 2021 season,” a.m. when the first eight-dog these two races. racing is required to implement are all saddened by this require- Cashman said. “We hope 2022 race team leaves the Ely softball “It’s always an exciting modifications. ment. We hope our faithful will allow us to partner with complex and heads down the finish as the teams break through “While much of our race followers will still monitor the the VCC Wilderness Club who trail on its way through 50 miles the last of the forest tree line takes place across the rolling race virtually.” holds the dinner as a fundraiser. of the Taconite Trail that winds and give their last great spurt of landscape of the Superior In a normal year, mushers We invite both mushers and back to finish in Ely. energy as they race towards the National Forest, we do have to and race supporters come togeth- race enthusiasts to dine in or The six-dog teams also finish line,” Cashman said. take additional safety precau- er and enjoy a delicious pasta carry out from one of our local leave from the Ely start for a More information and tions and limit interactions for dinner with all the fixings on the restaurants.” 30-mile race and also travel updates are available at www. our 2021 race,” Cashman said. night before the race. The WolfTrack Classic on the Taconite Trail winding wolftrackclassic.com. “This year we will be “Unfortunately, this is not a consists of two mid-distance around near Purvis Lake and unable to have spectators at our normal year and we are sorry to races: a six-dog and eight-dog back to Ely. The 40 teams with Competency evaluation ordered for Ely teen Boy faces attempted murder charge in sibling stabbing ELY – A local teen records filed last week in a chemical dependency documents, a 13-year-old Medical records indi- remains in custody at accused of attempted Virginia. study and a family assess- boy was rescued by a cated the boy was stabbed the Arrowhead Juvenile murder in a stabbing inci- The suspect, Michael ment by St. Louis County hiker on Oct. 8 near the at least 13 times: twice in Center. The victim was dent involving his younger William Happala, 16, Public Health and Human Trezona Trail after he was the neck, five times in the reported to be in stable brother near Miner’s was ordered by Judge Services. stabbed multiple times. leg, two times on the arms, condition. Lake has been ordered to Michelle M. Anderson Prosecutors are Law enforcement offi- two times in the chest and The Mesabi Tribune undergo a series of evalu- to undergo psychiatric, seeking to charge the teen cials reported the juvenile two times on the hands. contributed to this report. ations, according to Sixth psychological and compe- as an adult. allegedly said his older The suspect was Judicial District Court tency studies, along with According to charging brother “tried to kill him.” arraigned last week and

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The First Amendment of the United States Constitution e-mail: [email protected] OPINION Editorial A tale of two trusts The Gardner and Gunderson trusts have similar origins. They diverged sharply after that. Consider this tale of two cover harbor-related expenses trusts. In 1989, officials in in 2015. Ely founded the Donald G. It’s unclear how the trust Gardner Trust, with $510,000 found itself in such a state, in proceeds from the sale of although lack of oversight a famous painting which Mr. is probably the biggest con- Gardner gifted to the city, and tributor. The trust’s board is which was subsequently sold to supposed to have quarterly a New York collector. meetings but met only three In 1992, the city of times in the four and a half years Tower founded the Martin G. between late 2014 and early Gundersen Memorial Trust 2019, when the new adminis- using $399,000 in funds gener- tration began working to get the ated by the sale of timber land trust back on track. That effort that Mr. Gunderson had gifted has been stymied, however, by to the city. questionable financial records Letters from Readers The Gardner Trust, which and a host of questions about as a huge infringement on one’s operates as a 501c3 nonprofit the restrictions currently in Take steps now to personal rights and freedoms. Why hasn’t Hwy. corporation, has since made effect on the trust’s investments. avoid COVID-19 It clearly is not. Public health major contributions to the arts The trust’s investment portfolio mandates are meant to protect 77 been replanted? In recent weeks we have in Ely, annually providing is a disaster, with much of its people. No one’s freedoms are I am very concerned about operational funding for commu- money in certificates of deposit been seeing a surge of COVID- violated. 19 in our area. It is up all to the areas on Hwy. 77 that have nity arts organizations, like the paying less than one percent At this time, hospitals over- been logged to the edges of the Northern Lake Arts Association interest. The trust did obtain of us to help stop the spread fl o w a n d I C U b e d s a r e fi l l e d. of this virus. Colder weather highway during the last several and Ely Greenstone, along with court approval in 2018 for a The death count mounts at an years. There is no sign that any individual grants to artists. modification of its investment means more time inside and alarming rate. And now this more opportunities for germs of them have been replanted by While the amount of funding portfolio, but it’s unclear what includes us. St. Louis County. the logging companies or the available from the Gardner the change actually means. to spread in close quarters. Northern Minnesota. Remember to wash your property owners who allowed Trust has varied depending on City officials seem to be We have a mask mandate the logging companies to do the trust’s annual investment taking the steps to restore the hands frequently and avoid in Minnesota, thankfully. But touching your eyes, nose, this and were paid for the returns, its annual giving ranges trust to working order, which is even with that, there are still a trees that were sold. It is my from $35,000-$50,000 per year. critically important. The board, and mouth. Maintain social few who rebel and refuse. distance and wear a mask understanding that maintaining At the same time, the trust main- late last month, established a So once again, a gentle our forests would be a primary tains a part-time paid director sub-committee to work with whenever you leave your reminder: Save lives. Wear a home. Holiday gatherings way of saving our atmosphere. to administer the trust’s grant legal counsel to determine how mask. I wear a mask to protect When I was young, I programs and ensure proper the trust can be better managed. are approaching quickly. The you from me. You wear a mask CDC recommends having a remember that groups were record-keeping. While professional manage- to protect me from you. And paid to replant seedlings in While Tower’s Gunderson ment is probably advisable, small dinner with only people together we all do better. who live in your household these logged areas. I thought Trust was managed for a time, such a move will need to be Ellie Larmouth the seedlings were provided and generated decent returns carefully researched. As the and avoiding large gatherings Tower with people from outside your by the logging companies and when interest rates were higher, current trust board chair noted the groups were paid by the it has provided next to nothing recently, the trust ended up household. With flu season approach- companies to do the planting. in terms of returns to the com- losing money in the past when We have worked Is there no longer a law that this munity for the past decade. an investment advisor soaked ing, getting a flu shot is a simple thing that can be done to help hard to protect our replacement of the trees logged Even worse, as one recently-ap- the trust with high fees that is required in Minnesota? pointed trust board member exceeded its returns. The trust mitigate the spread of influen- patients and staff za. By reducing the incidence Pauly Peil Housenga noted recently, record-keeping board needs to avoid a repeat Lake Vermilion, Tower became a literal black hole. of that experience. of influenza, more medical We just want to reas- The city never even retained The Gundersen Trust resources will be available sure our clients, our animals bank statements, although it is would also do well to hire a to help aid the fight against and their owners, that at the beginning to do so now. very part-time director, who can COVID-19. Ely Veterinary Clinic, we Board members aren’t even ensure that the trust is admin- Remember, if you have have taken extreme mea- sure if the trust is a 501c3 or istered properly, provide over- symptoms of COVID-19 you sures to safeguard the health We welcome some other kind of entity. They sight of any financial manager, should be tested. If you have of our clients and our staff. can find no articles of incorpora- and solicit and manage grant been in direct contact with We have worked hard to your letters someone who has COVID-19 tion or bylaws but operate based requests once the trust begins implement our systems and The Timberjay you should follow the guidance on a series of shifting court to generate returns again. While worked ourselves silly to try encourages letters to the orders, the meanings of which three-quarters of the trust’s from the MDH and quarantine to keep our clients, the pets editor. You can submit are far from clear. In contrast to annual proceeds are supposed for 14 days from the start of the we treat, and our hard-work- letters by mail at PO Box the professionally-run Gardner to go the city of Tower, the positive person’s symptoms ing staff safe. I agree with 636, Tower, MN 55790, Trust, no one was minding the city could utilize the funds to or their positive test result, the frustrations of columnist or email letters to mar- store at the Gundersen Trust support any number of valuable whichever happened first. We Kathleen McQuillan in the Oct. [email protected]. for years. community purposes, such are all in this together! 16 Timberjay about watching We ask that letters Since its founding, the as recreation or operational Michelle Miskowitz supposedly scientifically based be limited to 300 words. Gardner Trust has disbursed support for a venue like the Infection Preventionist folks disregarding the risks of Letters are subject well over $650,000 to the Ely Lake Vermilion Cultural Center, Cook Hospital & Care COVID-19 infection and not to editing, primarily for Library and to the arts and or funding for a public library. Center working adequately to protect length and clarity. humanities in Ely, a remarkable The Gardner Trust is a the community. Letters are a great success story. good example of the impact We hope that our clients way to offer your input to Masking together, the Timberjay’s editorial While the Gundersen Trust a small trust can have when will continue to be patient with page. We want to know the restrictions on allowing had its moments and has it’s managed properly. The we can save lives what you think! returned nearly $400,000 to Gundersen Trust is a cautionary other humans inside our vet city purposes since its founding, tale about what can happen If each of us wears a mask, clinic while we are treating those contributions were gen- when a city loses track of its we can together save 100,000 their pets safely indoors. erated in the early years. Since valuable assets. lives. Dr. Chip. Hanson 2011, there’s really no record Or… we can continue to and the staff at of any trust disbursements, engage in a huge fight over Ely Veterinary Clinic although the city did borrow such a simple precaution. For $258,000 from the trust to some reason, the mask mandate continues to be viewed by some

“Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night” Oh Lord, stayed home alone figured most Soudan residents did participate in Halloween and annoying situation for mother. another Halloween on Halloween and were holding off on tossing enjoyed putting on a costume and Now, this particular has come and gone was calm and sober. out candy this year because of handing out candy...unlike my Halloween is exceptionally and I did not out- I turned off all the COVID. I knew that the local mother, who for decades, used eerie with the potential onslaught wardly damage lights except my kids were going to be getting to hide in a corner of her base- of post-election nightmares that any portion of my glowing pumpkin treats from the businesses in ment rosemaling wooden plates could haunt us for months or even body this year. It’s decorations and Tower, so I didn’t feel as much because she just did not want years. We just don’t know what fear and trepidation a couple of small like a kill-joy not participating. to deal with the commotion of lurks in the shadows. inside instead. Now parlor lamps. I I was not in the mood to try passing out candy. Having been Years ago, back in the just get me through conversed with to engineer some pulley-driv- a first-grade teacher, she was 90’s, so many people would go COVID and more my three cats... en, tubed-candy-set-up that burned-out on the sugared-up out to the bars on Halloween so, this election, Colby, Lil’ Bit and stretched from my door down to kids she had to deal with the next and it was really fun to see all without slapping SCARLET Rainy and we ate the sidewalk, but hats off to those day in school, plus her one-eyed of the costumes. The penalties anyone or having a pizza and watched who made it work. Let’s face it, Welsh Terrier would bark and for getting caught drinking and stroke from the high STONE spooky shows…it age, aggravation, plagues and try to flee out into the wild of driving were at the grade school blood pressure and was soothing and politics have been getting to me. the night to run with the pack. I will be amazed. I plain old terrific. I The last couple of years I Halloween was, simply put, an See HALLOWEEN...pg. 5 TIMBERJAY Newspapers November 6, 2020 5 Letters from Readers connected and we’ve avoided the grow up with. You and Thomas students and some teachers. Out followers were swept away Happy to see efforts brain drain of younger people enjoy the same type of music, of earshot of his parents, Thomas from their troubles to follow to expand broad- leaving for good.” classic cars and motorcycles. At was bullied verbally by adult the Yellow Brick Road toward As a summer resident, I am times, however, he is impossible friends and relatives. He coped Emerald City to meet the Wizard band in Greenwood well aware of the concern the to get along with. When larger for years but his anger and hos- of Oz and “Make America Greenwood board expressed family gatherings are planned, tility increased as he grew older. Great Again.” Only arrogance I was very happy to read an about less that optimum tele- Thomas becomes nervous and Rita is a Native American or ignorance allows that a pan- article in the Oct. 16 Timberjay phone and internet service angry, or doesn’t show up. woman, who, years earlier, was demic would vanish by a Wizard entitled “First look at broadband provided by Frontier. I asked Rita…. drugged and sexually assaulted waving his magic wand. cost: 6.3 million: Greenwood Frontier to repair a line on my Your childhood friend when she sought professional THE SUPERNATURAL IS seeking help from grant writer”. property last May and they were returns to the region where she psychological care. The profes- HOME TO BELIEVING THE It looks like Greenwood still rescheduling when I left in grew up. She has a past history of sionals who abused her are long UNBELIEVABLE. Trumpery, Township is moving forward and late September—the problem, major depression but seems well dead. There is no way for her to a real word, refers to nonsense, finally entering the 21st century which has been ongoing for at now. Not long after she settles seek payment for her extensive rubbish or trash that is drowning with respect to technology. In least three years—still has not into a home, she begins behaving medical treatment. out decency, democracy and these times, technology and the been fixed. fearfully. She has flashbacks Most folks are never treated dignity. Supernatural miracles ability to communicate to those I look forward to anticipating and night terrors that she does for PTSD, our health care being are not of earthly reality, but an outside our communities is one better communications options not understand. Rita realizes as expensive as it is. The memory imagined existence, rarely called of the necessities of our lives and in Greenwood Township, where it happens when she walks into can be stuffed away for a time into question. a key to sustaining our future. our family has had a presence of this certain professional build- but will eventually be triggered. KING COVID: divine ruler, We can see it clearly as we live almost 55 years. I look forward ing. The flashbacks continue Symptoms can appear as soon as promoter of fantasy, promises a through the COVID pandemic: to the Greenwood board moving and grow worse and she must the episode ends or years later. fool’s paradise! many people are sheltering in forward to provide broadband be hospitalized. In years to come I hope our Harold Honkola their homes and working from to the year-round residents who Research has shown that society can look at ourselves and Roseville home. This is a trend that will will be living and working here these fictional characters could realize each of us is different, not stop after the pandemic is and those of us who will be very well be suffering from a not wrong. over. The ways of the world are summering and visiting here in severe form of anxiety called Judith Tuuri Ulseth changing and good technology Trump has governed the 21st century. post-traumatic stress disorder, Cook is an integral part of that. It’s time to move forward PTSD. According to Mayo Examples are evident every by falsehood and and get the job done! Clinic researchers, people with day: telemedicine; schoolchil- Trump’s illusions no Louise Gately PTSD have intense, disturbing bad choices dren getting their instruction on Lake Vermilion summer thoughts and feelings related to match for reality The Timberjay is correct the internet; businesses doing resident past experiences that last long CASTLES OF FANTASY on Trump’s failings. When he most of their work off site; con- after the traumatic event has ARE OPEN FOR VISITS, NOT entered office he had promised ducting a Zoom meeting instead ended. They may relive an event RESIDENCY. Decades ago, so many things which he hasn’t of meeting in person; shopping Experiences of through flashbacks or night- Trump admitted, “I play to peo- done. One of them of course for everything from groceries to mares. They may feel sadness, ple’s fantasies, I call it truthful was his better health care plan. clothing to cars and tools; all others never fear or anger. hyperbole. It’s an innocent form It wasn’t until this fall that he in an attempt to be away from match our own Known by many names of exaggeration, a very effective stepped up his great plan after environments where COVID Prejudice and injustice has in the past, PTSD was “shell form of promotion.” Trump uses he sued to have Obamacare could be caught. spawned populations doomed shock” during the years of World his celebrity status to sell fantasy repealed as unconstitutional. He What folks are finding out to live with a severe form of War I and “combat fatigue” to those who identify with and signed an executive rrder pro- is that this can be a very effi- anxiety. One in 11 people will be after World War II. According aspire to the lives of the rich and tecting pre-existing conditions cient and cost-effective way to diagnosed with PTSD in their to the American Psychiatric famous. Living a life, vicarious- and I wonder if that’s worth the lead our lives in the future and, lifetime. Now it is known that Association, PTSD does not just ly, through an admired celebrity paper it’s printed on. More smoke perhaps with the exception of post-traumatic stress is very happen to combat veterans or cannot be authentic. and mirrors for the followers of in-person education and physi- common and not just caused by witnesses and victims of assault WITHOUT this Orange Icon. He is a legend cal medical exams, the world is war, violence or catastrophic or accident. CULTIVATION, GARDENS in his own mind, of course. Under embracing this trend. It looks like events. This stress disorder can WILT IN A FIELD OF his administration the Pandemic Greenwood Township is starting Tragically, matters are made happen to anyone, especially DREAMS. Searching for a Playbook was put on a shelf so to to embrace it as well by looking at worse by our inability to be those who experience intense savior as substitute for doing the speak, leaving Americans wide the costs and efficacy of bringing respectful and validate others’ events or a life-threatening event. hard work in politics is a fool’s open to what is now happening. broadband into the community. experiences. We blame folks for All people at any age, of any errand. Desiring privilege to ease Remember, we’re rounding the Kudos to those township board their beliefs, requests for help or ethnicity, nationality or culture the pain of under-privilege is a corner…… members! actions of protest. All because are susceptible. Women and delusional daydream. History His tariffs are hurting not In a recent AARP Bulletin the experiences of others do not folks who are gay, lesbian or informs us that organizing for only farmers, but they are hurting (September 2020) a paragraph match our own experiences. transgender are more likely to real change starts at the ground consumers. The steel tariffs he jumped out to me because it I am not a psychologist or experience PTSD. Three ethnic level, not from on high in implemented also hurt consum- seemed relevant to Greenwood even an educated person but the groups – U.S. Latinos, African Trump’s descent on an escalator. ers as the president of the United Township. “Anne Boothe following fictional stories are Americans, and American FACTS ARE FORBIDDEN Steelworkers stated in a letter, describes her hometown of based on experiences of people Indians – are disproportionately IN A LAND OF MAKE- which is on the USW website. Malta, Montana, as ‘100 miles I know in Minnesota. affected and have higher rates of BELIEVE. An anti-science Trump calls himself a good nego- from the nearest Walmart and Kathy… PTSD than non-Latino whites. attitude of ignoring fact is killing tiator alright. He negotiated all of 200 miles from the nearest The woman next door is In this country we are to be Americans. Accusations of fake us into this mess. There may be airport’. But the telecommuter your friend and you like her treated equally but we were not news, attacking journalists as some supporters who will realize and grandmother is satisfied that more as time goes on. You help born equal. The people in my enemy of the people, conjuring this president’s shortcomings her broadband access, which is each other during busy times, go stories have different talents, conspiracy theories and spewing and cons, but I think it will be provided over fiber optic lines. shopping and play cards together. strengths and weaknesses than I. outrageous lies, sets Trump as too late. It’s already too late for …Our coop took out federal At times, however, you cannot Kathy was attacked in the the source of “truth” to a gull- thousands of people who have loans to expand the network, understand her fears. Kathy dark when she was very young ible following. Projecting his died under his reckless handling says Boothe, 62, who enjoys becomes anxious and fearful by a sexual predator. Medically, shortcoming on critics exposes a of this virus! chatting with her grandchildren of going out at night or into a it is a pre-existing condition. deeply flawed and corrupt victim Brian LaFrenier …via Zoom…We are very movie theater. Thomas is a gay man who of his own fantasy. Embarrass Twp. sparsely populated…but with Thomas… was perceived to be “feminine” MAGICAL THINKING IS our broadband, farm spouses can You get along famously with when he was a boy and was POWERLESS OUTSIDE THE work remotely, retirees can stay a newly found cousin you did not bullied relentlessly in school by MAGIC KINGDOM. Trump’s HALLOWEEN...Continued from page 4 level compared to what they Halloween? He told me that I the breast armor. We each bought the knee thirty years later! Truly Do not go gentle into that good are now. I don’t ever recall an had deprived my eyes of oxygen, a set of plastic funnels in a local a Viking woman. night. upcoming election cooling my and instructed me to plop in some store’s auto department. My So ruining my body over jets on such good times, but eyedrops and the situation would fellow Viking’s set were small Halloween is NOT in my cards Good men, the last wave by, things didn’t always go smoothly resolve after a few hours. I was and blue, while my funnels were any longer. I need to keep my crying how bright and there were prices to pay. I grateful, my vision was spared. large and red. We spray painted knees in order now so I can limp Their frail deeds might have was living in Chisholm back in I’m glad I’m not worried them silver and stitched them to across the street to the Town Hall danced in a green bay, those days and I remember one about the loss of my eyesight the front of our tops. That night, and vote. I need to be able to Rage, rage against the dying of year, I nearly ruined my eyes on this year, we’ve all got enough we whooped it up from one end pack up, sell my house, and dash the light. Halloween. Well of course there on our plates with a pandemic of Hibbing through Chisholm off to live in a foreign country if was plenty of drinking involved and the presidency. Halloween and ended up at Side Lake where the dark fog of political unrest Wild men who caught and and I think I was wearing a great used to be a lighthearted holiday the band was playing louder than becomes too dreadful to bear. sang the sun in flight, big nurse costume complete with but this year the festive spirit of Valhalla. I did ask a few ghouls if As I finish this column...it is And learn, too late, they the stethoscope, stiff white nurse our entire country is strained. they “needed an oil change” as I Wednesday morning...press day! grieved it on its way, hat, one continuous eyebrow, There was a time when all it took passed through ... hanging on to Halloween has past, COVID has Do not go gentle into that good and some other implements like to change my mood was a great my funnels as I passed through not, and neither has the Trump night. a procto glove and possibly a hat, some jewelry, and a fruity the bar crowds. I loved playing presidency. In fact he looks to rectal thermometer. Props are cocktail. In so many ways.... that part! Later that night when try to remain in the White House Grave men, near death, who everything. those were the days! sense had fled faster than a die- partying like a grinning orange see with blinding sight When I got home, giddy Speaking of great hats...one hard Democrat at a Minnesota pumpkin-headed Halloween Blind eyes could blaze like after having taken first place at a year, a girlfriend and I dressed Trump rally, I was jumping up character, no matter what the meteors and be gay, costume contest, I fell right into up in Viking women outfits that and down, dancing and carrying legal outcome of this election Rage, rage against the dying of bed, stethoscope, glove and all, were an absolute hit.....(but it on in my flat mukluks.... funnels is. I need to calm myself at the light. but forgot to take out my contact was probably not an election flying, and forgot to bend my this point and just go forward, lenses. When I woke up the next year, and my interests had not knees when I landed and went Viking woman, take your tenac- And you, my father, there on morning, all dehydrated with yet changed from partying to quickly down on the floor! I knew ity, funnels and frocks and GO that sad height, my dry blurry eyes, I panicked! politics). Instead of ruining my I had damaged something. There FORWARD. Irish poet Dylan Curse, bless, me now with My vision was comparable to a eyes...it was my knee. We both was no blood, only the red plastic Thomas said it best. your fierce tears, I pray. bumblebee trying to see through purchased plastic, horned Viking gleaming in the tavern lights Do not go gentle into that good the plastic cover of a coffee can. caps from a local costume shop where paint had been scraped Do not go gentle into that night. I did more than buzz; I started to and found some old fake-fur from a funnel. Immediate pain good night, Rage, rage against the dying of get hysterical, convinced that I coats we cut up and draped over and swelling followed but the Old age should burn and rave the light. had ruined my eyes. I had gone our shoulders. Then we added endless string of cocktails helped at close of day; too far.....again. It was a weekend black tunics, leather belts, black dull my pain. It turned out I had Rage, rage against the dying of Dylan Thomas, 1947 of course, but I managed to get leggings and a couple of pairs of mashed my anterior cruciate the light. the phone number of my eye mukluks I had on hand....(having ligament (ACL) in my left knee Scarlet Stone appre- doctor and I called him at home, been one of the first seamstress- and was in a wheelchair using Though wise men at their end ciates your comments and explaining my tale of woe. I felt es for Steger Mukluks). The crutches for a good amount of know dark is right, can be reached by email at so stupid; I mean for crying-out- jaw-dropping, ingenious part of time afterwards. Oddly enough, Because their words had [email protected]. loud-who ruins their eyes for the costumes was my design for I have not had any issues with forked no lightning they 6 November 6, 2020 TOWER-SOUDAN LOCAL NEWS TIMBERJAY Newspapers

Week of Nov. 9 St. Martin’s HOLIDAY GIVING Christmas Bazaar Monday on Saturday TOPS - Immanuel TOWER- St. Mar- It’s not too early to start thinking Lutheran Church, Tower, tin’s Catholic Church is happy to announce that at 9 a.m. Canceled until they will host a Christ- about Operation Santa further notice. mas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 7 in the church Embarrass Al-Anon social hall. Donations needed by Dec. 11: toys, Family Group- Hope Masks will be Lutheran Church, 5088 required; masks and gift cards, clothing, and cash welcome Hwy. 21, 6 p.m. hand sanitizers will be available at the door. TOWER- We know it is ear- group or church is planning to Tower City Council- During the Bazaar, ly, but the pandemic is bringing donate this year, please contact Jodi at 218-753-2950. (This helps 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 9 the St. Martin’s Quilt new challenges to this year’s Ministry will raffle off Operation Santa toy drive. We with planning!) Tuesday a Christmas-themed, are expecting to at least match Lake Country Power’s Op- hand-embroidered quilt, last year’s tally of 170 children, eration RoundUp® program has Tower Area Food made and donated by but are anticipating our total may once again made a very generous Shelf- Open on the third Liz Villnow. higher due to the disruptions to donation to the Tower Soudan Tuesday of every month family’s income and employment Civic Club to help cover the cost from 2:30-5:30 p.m. St. James offers this past year. We are also hoping of purchasing warm items for the Located in the back of adult class on to be able to do our shopping on- children. the Timberjay building on line if possible, so early donations We are looking at donations Main Street. Next food Sundays are especially appreciated. of toys, games, art supplies, and shelf day is Nov. 16. TOWER- St. James Operation Santa is a local sporting equipment for children, will be hosting a new fundraiser which purchases and gift cards to either Target or adult series called Greenwood Fire Dept.- Christmas gifts (toys, gift cards, Walmart for our teenagers ($10 or “In Pursuit Of Jesus” and warm winter items) for chil- $15). Stocking stuffer type gifts Meetings on the first through the lens of (business meeting) and dren whose families use the and holiday candy is also appre- uses batteries, please also send a global cultures that will spare set! Donations of batteries third (drill) Tuesday of Tower Food Shelf. Last year we ciated. We are always in need of begin Sunday, Nov. 8. (especially AA and AAA) are ap- each month at 6 p.m. Jesus is one of the most served over 170 area children. gifts for infants and babies (must Take advantage of the great be labeled as safe for children un- preciated. talked about figures in We also accept gently-used Grerenwood Town Board- history. Some love him, deals, many of which are being der three). Gift ideas for children offered right now, to bring some include games, action figures, holiday decorations and gifts for 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 10 via some hate him, many joy into a child’s life. building toys, dolls with acces- the adults who use the food shelf. tele-meeting are simply indifferent. No matter where you We have started to receive sories, craft sets, art supplies (in- Donations can be dropped stand on that spectrum, some donations, but much more is cluding crayons and markers), off at the Timberjay in Tower, Wednesday he’s notable enough that needed to make sure every child sporting goods (basketballs, foot- and will be distributed at the Tower AA- Open Basics- it’s worth finding out in our community receives gifts balls, playground balls, sleds), food shelf on Dec. 15. Families 7 p.m. at St. James more about him and his and warm clothing this Christmas puzzles, cars and trucks, and who use the Tower Food Shelf Presbyterian Church. impact on this world. season. science kits. Please don’t worry and have not yet signed up, can Questions, call 753-2332. Pick up your pass- The effort is organized by the about picking out the right gift; I sign up at the food shelf on Nov. port. It’s time to pursue Timberjay and the Tower Soudan promise there will be a child on 17 or can call Jodi at the Tim- Thursday Jesus. Civic Club, with help from many our list who will love whatever berjay at 218-753-2950, or can “Even when some- area groups, churches, organi- you pick out! email [email protected]. AA Meeting- Lake one doesn’t agree about zations, and individuals. If your If you purchase a toy that Vermilion 12x12 (Open). who Jesus is . . . even if 6:30 p.m. at Immanuel we believe differently . Lutheran Church, Tower, . . the reality is because use the rear side door they’re made in his entrance. image there’s something BREITUNG POLICE DEPARTMENT that everybody in the Vermilion Country School world can teach me Calls: 278 paraphernalia – referred Board- Meetings about Jesus.” — Rasool Citations/formal September 1 Drugs – possess or posted online at Berry charges: 8 sell small amount mari- vermilioncountry.org. The series visits six Monthly mileage: Police Report huana – referred countries on a journey 1,561 (Tahoe: 690, Ex- 1 Burglary 2nd de- to discover how people plorer: 871) Breitung Police Chief gree government building around the globe unique- Squads: End of the – referred ly reflect and live out the Dan Nylund month mileage for the 1 Damage to proper- message of Jesus in their communities. gold 2012 Chevy Tahoe ty – referred (Tower) is 101,536. End work any additional COVID-19 updates. 1 Trespassing – re- of the month mileage for shifts. The BPD did not Charges/Arrests: ferred the 2017 Ford Explorer is do any training. 1 Possess drugs over 2 Speed - citation the 31,515. Tahoe had new Please continue to 1.4 grams – referred TIMBERJAY coils and sparkplugs. check with the CDC for 1 Possession of drug The BPD did not The Tower-Soudan Timberjay and Cook-Orr Timberjay are published weekly on Friday by The Timberjay, Breitung Police seek donations for Shop with a Cop Inc. Offices are at 414 Main St., BREITUNG- Each year Brei- fire, and ambulance personnel from said Nylund. He said the event has Box 636, Tower, MN 55790 [218- tung Police Chief Dan Nylund se- throughout the area collect toys brought great joy to families, par- 753-2950], and PO Box 718, Ely, MN 55731 [218- lects two lucky families and takes and monetary donations to donate ents and children alike, “If I could 365-3114]. Fax number is 218-753-2916. E-mail the kids to Target or Walmart to throughout the Range. 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Babbitt library Monday Noon-6 pm Tuesday Noon-6 pm Wednesday Noon-6 pm Thursday Noon-6 pm Friday Noon-5 pm Phone: 827-3345 Support groups AA - Alcoholics Anonymous OPEN AA - 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, in-person, First Lutheran Church, 915 E. Camp St., Ely. ELY WOMEN’S OPEN AA - Every Monday at noon at Ledgerock Community Church, 1515 E. Camp St., Ely. BABBITT AA - 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Woodland Presbyterian Church AL-ANON - Sundays 8-9 p.m. at St. Anthony’s These Ely kids dressed up for Halloween and attended the Trunk or Treat event in Whiteside Park Catholic Church in Ely. Breathing Out Saturday afternoon. From left, Ivy Ohlhauser, Sadie Nelson, Siiri Nelson, Annika Eastham, Amelia For persons who Strom and Lindi Zemke. photo courtesy of Tiffany Zemke by Cecilia Rolando © 2020 encounter alcoholism in a relative or friend. BABBITT AL-ANON AROUND TOWN Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Woodland Presbyterian. 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HALLOWEEN CANDY DRIVE THRU

Due to COVID-19 health concerns, the Cook Lions Club changed its annual indoor Halloween party to an outdoor drive-thru in the Cook Community Center parking lot last Saturday.

Left: Some of the Lions Club members who traded in their yellow club vests for fanciful costumes that both entertained kids and families and helped to keep the Lions warm on a cold, blustery afternoon.

Lower left: Superheroes were popular costume choices among the 130 or so youngsters who passed through to collect bags of candy. Spiderman holds onto his newly acquired treasure as he poses for the camera.

Lower right: A bright red bow tie and mask took the scary edge off Jody Refsdal's boney friend to the delight of children passing through. photos by D. Colburn

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2020 General Election Returns, federal and state by city and township

District 3A US President US Senate 8th Dist Rep House 3A Senate 3 Total votes Precinct Biden Trump Jorgenson Hawkins Smith Lewis Stauber Nystrom Ecklund Manninen Bakk Hogan Babbitt 344 569 3 2 318 508 595 281 407 483 426 465 924 Beatty 143 194 1 0 136 185 205 126 146 183 180 154 339 Breitung 166 210 4 1 164 185 219 137 202 166 226 142 384 Cook 150 156 2 0 137 131 163 127 167 124 195 107 311 Crane Lake 28 62 0 0 25 57 63 26 43 44 44 45 90 Eagles Nest 102 80 0 1 105 77 87 96 104 75 102 79 185 Ely 961 1,005 24 7 890 915 1,074 810 1,051 872 1,099 826 2,012 Fall Lake 292 214 10 2 277 212 241 262 303 204 315 190 522 Field 95 145 1 2 94 127 157 79 119 116 142 96 245 Greenwood 351 348 3 1 324 332 376 290 379 322 386 303 708 Kabetogama 37 71 0 0 37 65 67 35 39 68 41 62 108 Leiding 68 165 1 1 67 140 163 63 88 139 107 125 236 Linden Grove 20 46 1 1 21 40 47 20 27 43 34 33 69 Morse 517 427 5 0 484 424 483 444 546 377 549 368 965 Orr 56 88 0 0 47 74 94 41 66 73 101 58 145 Owens 40 104 2 0 43 91 108 36 56 88 76 70 147 Portage 30 76 0 0 32 71 77 27 41 67 52 56 107 SE Kooch 22 16 0 1 na 15 16 20 23 16 21 17 39 Stony River 50 69 1 0 54 61 68 50 51 63 54 63 121 Tower 108 149 0 2 99 128 148 95 129 122 143 110 264 Willow Valley 21 38 1 0 18 35 37 21 26 35 27 33 60 Winton 37 68 2 0 28 64 73 27 46 60 48 57 107

District 6B US President US Senate 8th Dist Rep House 3A Senate 3 Total votes Precinct Biden Trump Jorgenson Hawkins Smith Lewis Stauber Nystrom Lislegard Buria Tomassoni Moren

Embarrass 135 259 4 3 133 237 274 111 185 210 192 203 418 Kugler 58 52 0 0 59 46 59 46 66 44 62 48 110 Pike 133 139 5 0 130 132 162 101 161 110 162 109 279 Verm. Lake 94 92 0 0 97 87 106 80 100 84 99 83 186 Waasa 64 81 2 0 68 72 81 60 80 69 84 64 150 District 6A US President US Senate 8th Dist Rep House 3A Senate 3 Total votes Precinct Biden Trump Jorgenson Hawkins Smith Lewis Stauber Nystrom Sandstede Farnswth Tomassoni Moren

Alango 69 80 3 0 66 79 94 52 73 78 80 70 153 Angora 65 79 2 2 63 73 83 54 73 70 74 70 149 Bearville 73 66 2 0 66 63 69 67 70 70 80 60 141 Morcom 26 30 0 0 25 30 33 22 27 30 32 23 56 Sturgeon 40 64 2 0 41 52 62 35 43 58 52 51 106

Unofficial results from the Minnesota Secretary of State *based on actual votes cast, total voters may vary slightly

LEGISLATIVE RACES Ecklund, Bakk hold off strong GOP challenges by DAVID COLBURN Koochiching County, where Manninen, who hails from the only area in which Hogan Cook-Orr Editor the challenger topped Littlefork, also in Koochiching outperformed Bakk at the polls, Ecklund by 839 votes while County. He has had little diffi- with the former Senate majority REGIONAL- North winning 16 of 22 precincts. culty winning re-election since and minority leader holding Country voters are sending two The Koochiching County he was elected in a 2015 special decisive edges in Lake, Cook, veteran DFL legislators back results were the biggest election to fill the seat formerly and St. Louis counties. to St. Paul in January after shock of the night. Ecklund, held by the late David Dill. Cook native Bakk has been District 3A Rep. Rob Ecklund a former Koochiching Ecklund also won, by a fixture in the state Legislature and District 3 Sen. Tom Bakk County Commissioner from narrow margins, in both St. since 1995, when he was elected fended off strong challenges Rob Ecklund Tom Bakk International Falls, has found Louis and Lake counties. District 6A representative. He from Republican opponents in strong support in his home Bakk had a relatively easier was first elected to the Senate Tuesday’s election. percent edge for the incumbent. territory in prior elections. fight on his way to a sixth term in 2002 and has served twice Ecklund’s bid for a fourth Ecklund’s clearest advan- “I clearly have some work to do as District 3 Senator, piling as the DFL minority leader and term in the state House of tage was in Cook County, close to home,” said Ecklund. up roughly 5,000 more votes once as majority leader. He was Representatives on Tuesday was where he outpolled Manninen “Maybe I’ve been concentrating than Republican challenger replaced as minority leader by the closest race, as Republican 2,544-1,152 while winning too much on other parts of the Christopher Hogan in claiming a Sen. Susan Kent, of Woodbury, challenger Thomas Manninen all 13 precincts. The nearly district.” 26,641-21,242 win (55.2 percent last February. garnered 11,367 votes to 1,400-vote cushion readily Ecklund faced a young to 44.6 percent). Ecklund’s 12,540, a 52.4 to 45.1- offset Manninen’s edge in and well-spoken opponent in Koochiching County was ELECTION RELATED? Hunters, gun owners facing severe ammo shortage by DAVID COLBURN Analytics, a company that tracks ammo factories shut down for types of ammo. asking, and I take anything, Cook-Orr Editor estimated firearms sales, report- weeks by COVID-19 restrictions “In the 29 years I’ve been in it doesn’t matter. Small, big, ed sales of 16.9 million guns in and then reopened with limited business, I have never been out whatever you’ve got I’ll take it, REGIONAL- The start of the first nine months of 2020, production capacity, shortages of 30-30 shells,” Ellis said. “This and this is what’s helped keep deer season on Saturday ushers eclipsing the previous high of in the face of increased demand year I’ve sold out three times me in business.” in the busiest two months of the 16.8 million sold in all of 2016, were inevitable, Ellis said. and the last 30-30 shells I had Ellis also worries about year for all types of hunting in the year Democratic presidential “I’ve had calls from Duluth, took me two-and-a-half months the recent increases in positive Minnesota, but the biggest chal- candidate Hillary Clinton was I’ve had calls from the cities, to get. I had 20 boxes, and of COVID-19 cases in the area. If he were to contract the virus it lenge for area hunters might not pushing a strong arms-control I had calls from everywhere course you know how long that would shut his store down for be tracking down game to shoot. agenda. Handguns have been the trying to buy ammo and guns, lasted. I have not seen it since.” primary driver, but sales of guns that’s how bad it is,” Ellis said. It doesn’t take an economics two weeks at one of the busiest Instead, it may be finding the times of the year. ammo they need to bag their prey. are up across the board. “I saw one manufacturer that degree to know that when “This panic eclipses every- had $80 million in back orders supply is scare and demand is And amidst the shortages Ammo for pistols, shotguns, of ammo, guns, scopes, and thing because you’ve got what just in handgun ammo. That’s high, prices go up. Ellis said his and rifles is in short supply virtually anything associated nationwide, and those shortages I call ‘the three amigos,’” Ellis backorders. That company will costs to buy ammo have gone with firearms, there’s another are painfully evident here in the said. “You have COVID, you never catch up.” up, but while he cited numerous curious anomaly that Ellis said North Country. have protesting, and you have the Ellis said that he’s been examples of online price gouging he’s at a loss to explain. “This is the worst shortage election. When you combine all rationing purchases of ammo by companies and individuals, “For some reason, and don’t I’ve ever seen,” said Doug Ellis, of that it’s the perfect storm, and for months in order to serve as he said he’s tried to keep price ask me why, this year there was owner of Virginia Surplus in it’s created the worst shortages many of his regular customers increases to customers moderate. a major uptick in people wanting Virginia. that I have ever seen.” as possible, but he’s also had The economic downturn left-handed guns,” Ellis said. Ellis has a long baseline for Gun sales spiked in the an influx of first-time buyers resulting from coronavirus “I never have had this many making that assessment – he’s early months of the coronavi- who’ve been looking high and restrictions has had an impact people asking for left-handed in his 30th year of operating rus pandemic and spiked again low with little success. on Virginia Surplus, as Ellis said guns and wouldn’t you know, Virginia Surplus, and has been during the weeks of civil unrest Long-standing relation- he’s down to just one employee this is the year everybody’s to help run the store. That makes in sporting goods retail for four sparked by the death of George ships with his distributors have short of left-handed guns. It for long days of frenzied activity decades. Floyd during an attempted arrest helped Ellis keep some ammo in shocks me to this day. I mean, by Minneapolis police officers stock, but despite his best efforts, as he looks for ways to restock I’m left-handed, I understand. If The shortages come amidst his shelves. a record-setting year for U.S. in May. he’s finding it difficult to obtain anybody had left-handed guns, And with many gun and the most common and popular “I work the phones five days it would be me.” firearms purchases. Small Arms a week,” he said. “I’m constantly 8 November 6, 2020 TIMBERJAY Newspapers TIMBERJAY Newspapers November 6, 2020 9

ELY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT City of Ely distributes CARES Act funds to businesses by KEITH VANDERVORT Kess and Heidi Omerza each, including Kondos Mayor Chuck Novak the aid to the businesses COVID Assistance Ely Editor recommended the pay- Outdoors, Potluck, Art and commented on the low that were more impacted.” Program allows business- ments to all 18 eligible Soul Gallery, Wintergreen number of city businesses Omerza said the com- es to apply for $11,000 ELY – Eighteen local businesses that applied. Northern Wear, Ely Bike who applied for the grants. mittee expected more for one new employee businesses will share Following council and Kicksled, Kekekabic “That goes back to the participation. or $22,000 for two new approximately $50,000 in approval, the checks were Studios, and Hand Done old adage, ‘You can lead “We had an original employees. The new staff federal CARES Act funds cut and sent late last week. T-Shirts. a horse to water, but you dollar amount in mind but must be paid at least $15 following grant distribu- Grant payments were Langoswki said the can’t make them drink it,’” we didn’t have as many per hour and remain in tion approval at a special divided into three tiers. committee sent direct- he said. applicants as we thought,” the position for at least city council meeting last  Tier 1, restau- mail inquiries to about Langowski said the she said. “And we want to two years. week. The grant program rants, bars, hair salons, 111 businesses that met two council members add the non-profits to the Those businesses that and a separate forgivable gyms, dentist/eye clinics, the category consideration “made most of the deci- list as they are a big part meet the program require- loan initiative come from received $3,500 each, approved by the council sion-making” and city of our community.” ments would have the loan the federal government including Studio North, earlier last month. “Of staff provided assistance Langowski added that forgiven. Those business- and the state, through the Jasper Company (Northern those 111 we received 20 as needed. The total grant an additional funding es that don’t would be city, in response to the Grounds and Stay Inn Ely), responses,” he said. amount distributed was round of $1,000 each required to repay the loan coronavirus pandemic. Northern Expressions, “One of the businesses $46,000. was recommended for over five years at one-per- The one-time Heavy Metal Sports, was a non-profit organi- Kess said more non-profit organizations cent interest. grant payment applica- Rockwood, Amici’s, zation (not a qualifica- businesses were more that maintain a storefront The Department of tion process proceed- Zaverl’s Bar and Sir G’s. tion) that made a valued adversely affected (by the business in the city. Those Iron Range Resources and ed quickly last month  Tier 2, lodging, argument as to why they economic challenges of applications will be con- Rehabilitation contributed once the program was outfitters, bait and tackle should get assistance, and the coronavirus pandemic) sidered by the council at $120,000 for the program, announced. An ad hoc shops, received $2,500 another applicant was the than others. their Nov. 10 meeting. according to Fedo, and committee of the city’s each, including Arrowhead recipient of county or state “Some were closed A forgivable loan the city of Ely Economic Clerk-Treasurer Harold RV, Women’s Wilderness assistance and were with- for up to 90 days,” he program offers another aid Development Authority Langowski, Economic Discovery, and Motel Ely. drawn from consideration, said. “We tried the best we package for city businesses kicked in another $30,000. Advisor John Fedo and  Tier 3, general so we ended up with 18 could, although this is not to create more jobs. A subcommittee will council members Paul retail, received $1,500 applicants.” a perfect system, to direct The city of Ely’s review the applications. Ely Joint Powers Board Legislative meeting almost called off by KEITH VANDERVORT issues important to the Ely Ecklund could attend the then invite members of the to be discussed. for Zoom and other virtual Ely Editor area. The public was also gathering at the Grand public to voice their con- “We have broadband, meeting platforms. invited to discuss a variety Ely Lodge on Monday, cerns with the politicians. funding for all the (rec- Omerza suggested ELY – An annual gath- of issues with lawmakers. Dec. 7. Representatives “We can go through the reational) trails going in conducting the meeting in ering of legislators hosted With public health of Minnesota’s two sen- lunch meeting limited to around here, continued person as well with a virtual by the Ely Community concerns over the continu- ators, Amy Klobuchar those of us who will fit in funding for schools, con- presence for those who Economic Development ing coronavirus pandemic, and Tina Smith, Rep. Pete the room that is available, tinued funding for trans- may be uncomfortable due Joint Powers Board was the board took the summer Stauber, State Sen. Tom then they can entertain portation projects such to COVID-19, and Novak in peril of cancellation this off from gathering. They Bakk, State Rep. Rob anyone else to come and as roads, and wastewater made a motion to have the year when one member tried to meet last month Ecklund and St. Louis speak to (the lawmakers) treatment plants around meeting in both formats, recently voted against to plan their annual event, County Commissioner while they are here,” he here are getting inundated in-person and virtual. hosting the event because but with just three of five Paul McDonald typically said. “The public would be with MPCA rules that Tome voted against of the coronavirus pan- representatives present at attend the event. If the welcome after we have our are costing us millions the motion. At that point, demic. that meeting, no formal Nov. 3 election changes business meeting.” of dollars,” Novak said. the legislative gathering Officials from the action could be taken. The the regional political roster, Fall Lake Supervisor “These are all serious was on the cusp of cancel- cities of Ely and Winton, group’s by-laws require any new lawmakers will Mary Tome voiced her issues and we can talk lation because of the lack of townships of Morse and unanimous approval for also be invited. opposition to holding the directly with our legisla- unanimous consent. Fall Lake, along with a any decisions. Public health concerns meeting over her concerns tors.” “I just don’t think it’s representative from the The Joint Powers due to the coronavirus with COVID-19. Ely school board necessary,” she said. ISD 696 school board Board met again last month could change the format Mayor Brandau, who member and Joint Powers When reminded that make up the local joint in Ely City Hall to work of the meeting. recently attended regional Board chair Tom Omerza she could participate via powers board to promote through the details of the The Grand Ely Lodge political rallies supporting noted, “The Grand Ely Zoom or telephone con- economic development upcoming event. Officials can accommodate a limited President Trump, dubbed Lodge will know what ference, Tome changed her efforts in the region. from Winton, Mayor Kathy gathering and will provide “super spreader” corona- public health protocols we vote to affirmative and with The group holds a Brandau, and Fall Lake, a meal under the prevailing virus events, also voiced need with the number of that, the Ely Community legislative session every Supervisor Mary Tome, public health guidelines, concerns with the Joint people, social distancing, Economic Development December to discuss issues participated via conference according to Coombe. Powers Board hosting the serving food, and using Joint Powers legislative with federal, state and telephone call. Ely Mayor Chuck event. face masks.” meeting remains on the county elected officials or The Joint Powers Novak suggested, in “I don’t know, I Brandau suggested calendar for Monday, Dec. their representatives. The Board recording secretary, keeping within the COVID- wonder if we will really get having a virtual meeting. 7, beginning at noon. luncheon meeting has been Tom Coombe, reported 19 social distancing guide- any politicians to attend,” The Grand Ely Lodge does held in early December for that initial contacts indi- lines, that Joint Powers she said. have wireless capabilities many years and provided a cated that State Sen. Tom Board members could Tome asked for clarifi- forum for the discussion of Bakk and State Rep. Rob meet first with lawmakers, cation on what issues need Northwoods Splendor! ELY...Continued from page 1 Stay with Us Urbas continued his edu- time as mayor. He also James Pointer, did not seek morning as they waited cation at the University of won the mayoral seat in re-election. for polls to open at 7 a.m. Minnesota-Duluth where 2006 but lost a re-election The vote tally for A total of 1,165 in-per- Rooms start at $110 he earned a degree in busi- bid two years later. the uncontested incum- son votes were tabulated Includes continental breakfast! nesses administration with In the Ely School bents for Ely City Council on Tuesday. Officials an emphasis in finance. He Board race, Tom Omerza included Jerome Debeltz, counted 855 absentee Book Online: is employed with R&R won re-election with 2,220 1,202, Ryan Callen, 1,171, ballots. There were 174 vermilionparkinn.com Transfer. votes. He will be joined and Paul Kess, 1,035. new voter registrations on Close to lakes, trails, state parks, casino When he entered the on the board by newcom- In Winton, Scufsa, (70 election day. race, Urbas said that he ers Hollie Coombe, with votes) and Kathy Edman, (66 218.753.2333 • 30 Center St., Soudan MN “wanted Ely to survive. I 1,612 votes, and Darren votes) beat out Lee Tessier think a lot of people want Visser, with 1,605 votes. (46 votes). Mayor Kathy to keep living in Ely and The fourth candidate, Brandau ran unopposed. I think there are some Rachel Brophy, received Ely voters formed a opportunities to gain some 1,024 votes. Two incum- long line outside of the incentives and pull some bents, Heidi Mann and Senior Center on Tuesday industries into town. There are more opportunities out there. I don’t want Ely to fizzle away.” In announcing his withdrawal in August, Urbas said, “I am with- drawing from the Ely mayoral race due to health reasons,” citing a 15-year medical battle. “I am not going to dive into specif- ics. I just hope everyone can understand my reason. Thank you to everyone for all the support throughout this race. It is appreciated and humbling.” When he pulled out, NORTHERN COMMUNITY RADIO Urbas told the Timberjay KAXE 91.7 FM Grand Rapids that at the beginning of the summer he felt he could 89.9 FM Brainerd handle putting more on KBXE 90.5 FM Bagley/Bemidji his plate. “But, in the last month Independent, nonprofit community radio and a half I started going serving Northern Minnesota. backward and I can’t take on a role that I don’t feel positive that I can do com- NOW BROADCASTING IN ELY pletely,” he said in August. Novak was seeking a 103.9 FM fourth term in his second 10 November 6, 2020 TIMBERJAY Newspapers

THE CORONVIRUS COVID-19 spreading unabated in regional communities

Positivity rates for Louis County schools have positive COVID-19 case School guide testing continue to outpace continued with an in-per- has been identified at the increase in tests admin- son learning model for all North Woods School. rate rises to istered, and according to grades, but that changed Engebritson said the indi- high levels St. Louis County Public this week for the district’s vidual has been out of Health Division Director Cherry location, which the facility since Oct. 23 Amy Westbrook, the rate switched to full distance and that contact tracing by DAVID COLBURN of known and unknown learning. determined there were no Cook/Orr Editor community spread in the “We are doing a two close contacts that required -week reset for Cherry,” county is making it diffi- tial hazard of gathering in need to practice those good further intervention. REGIONAL- As said Superintendent cult to mount any effort to small groups. behaviors.” Engebritson also Minnesota set a single day Reggie Engebritson. “We counter the virus. “I think a lot of people serves as superintendent record for new COVID- School rates rise have too many staff out “About 60 percent are doing really well at for Mt. Iron-Buhl, which 19 cases on Tuesday, The bi-weekly case who are close contacts to of our cases in greater St. doing social distancing had to go to distance county health officials are rate schools use to guide be able to run the school Louis County are due to and wearing masks when learning after a COVID-19 concerned about a record their decisions about safe efficiently. We have had community transmission,” they’re in the workplace,” outbreak in its elementa- bi-weekly case rate for learning models took a six postive cases from Westbrook said. “That Westbrook said. “I think ry school. She said that greater St. Louis County dramatic jump last week, last Tuesday to yesterday, includes cases where we that is pretty well a norm she’s constantly moni- schools and the unchecked with the rate for greater St. which we would have been know they are getting now. But the commu- toring conditions across spread of the coronavirus Louis County going from able to handle, but there are infected within a com- nity norm isn’t there both districts and consult- through community trans- 25.5 to 37.6, a rate that too many staff out because munity setting from a lab for wearing masks and ing with health officials. mission. eclipses that for Duluth- they are close contacts to confirmed case, and where social distancing in small “While I realize the The 3,483 new cases area schools for just the either someone at school individuals are getting social gatherings, and numbers in the county statewide reported on second time since the or in the community. We infected without knowing that’s where we’re seeing might be going up, it Tuesday by the Minnesota measure was implemented. will return to in-person where they’re getting it. most of our transmission doesn’t make sense to me Department of Health Schools are urged to learning on Nov. 18.” That’s concerning when happen.” to go to distance learning brought the cumulative consider transitioning their The Cherry situa- you have that rate increas- In a Duluth-area tele- and put more kids out in total of cases during the upper grades completely to tion forced the school to ing, because then it’s kind conference last week, the community during the pandemic to 157,096. distance learning and use a cancel Friday’s scheduled of unchecked spread.” Westbook said it was school day just because About 134,000 of those hybrid model of in-person football game against Ely, Cases resulting from important for people to of that one data point,” patients are considered and distance instruction forcing the Timberwolves community spread pose consider how their behav- Engebritson said. “Kids “patients no longer for elementary grades at to schedule a different a problem when looking iors may impact others in belong in school and if we needing isolation,” while that rate, but decisions are opponent. Meanwhile, the for ways to reverse the their social circles. can keep them there, I think 2,499 deaths have been made locally in consulta- North Woods Grizzlies spread, Westbrook said, “We want people to it’s in their best interest.” attributed to COVID-19. tion with health officials football team will be idle limiting health workers think of their neighbors That’s consistent with Cases continue to who can provide more Friday after their opponent, to focus primarily on and friends who are vul- guidance from both health increase across the North specific data, Westbrook East Central, had to cancel more localized outbreaks nerable, who have chronic and education officials Country as well. Zip code said. due to COVID-19. The associated with business- conditions,” she said. who have encouraged case data reported last Area districts are situation at East Central es and long-term care “You may or may not districts to use multiple Thursday revealed 12 staying the course for was similar to Cherry, facilities. To deal with be showing symptoms. sources of data before new cases in Cook and now. Ely schools are with the school shifting community transmission, We talk about wanting making a change to learn- seven new cases in Orr. already using a hybrid to distance learning due to the only route available to return to normal life, ing models, with the intent Tower and Ely each had model for their upper staffing shortages related is to continue reinforcing but there’s a trade-off of minimizing major dis- eight new cases, while grades, while elementary to the virus. messaging about wearing here. If we want to keep ruptions for children, staff, Embarrass had the biggest grades are using in-person Engebritson also masks, maintaining social communities thriving we and families. jump with 14. distancing, and the poten- instruction. ISD 2142 St. confirmed that a second

VOTE...Continued from page 1 Yet the incumbent state this time around. In by 1.5 percent. As of the Secretary of State popular vote and was on But a strong showing president actually lost 2016, candidate Hillary Wednesday, however, put Biden up with 52.43 track to reach the needed in the Twin Cities met- ground in the North Star Clinton edged Trump unofficial results from percent to Trump’s 45.26 270 electoral votes to win ropolitan region pushed percent, a margin of the presidency. President Smith over the top state- more than seven percent. Trump, however, had wide. More than 3.1 million already declared victory Stauber re-elected Minnesotans cast ballots in and was threatening law- The Republican tilt 2020, up 15 percent from suits to halt counting of of the Eighth District the 2.7 million ballots cast mail-in ballots in some proved a deal-break- four years ago. battleground states. er for DFL challenger While Trump carried Smith wins Quinn Nystrom, who lost the day in many precincts U.S. Senate bid to first-term U.S. Rep. in far northern St. Louis Pete Stauber, of Duluth. County, he generally won The Tuesday night presidential trend in Stauber cruised to re-elec- by lesser margins than four tion by a 57-38 percent years ago (see complete Minnesota largely held true in the U.S. Senate contest margin, to become the precinct results pg. 7). first Republican in modern In St. Louis County as a between incumbent Sen. Tina Smith and her GOP political history to win whole, Biden won 57-41 re-election in Minnesota’s percent, an improvement challenger, former right- wing talk show host Jason Eighth District. Stauber on Hillary Clinton’s 51-40 tallied 215,115 votes to percent margin in 2016. Lewis. Smith won with 49 percent of the vote, to Nystrom’s 142,708. Across the Eighth Nystrom did narrowly Congressional District, 43 percent for Lewis, as Kevin O’Connor of the win St. Louis County, Biden slightly improved however, by a 49-45 on Clinton’s margins from Legal Marijuana Now party netted just under percent margin. four years ago. In 2016, Nystrom conceded Trump carried the Eighth six percent of the vote. The two legal marijuana to Stauber on Tuesday, 54-38. He won again this although she told sup- time, but by a somewhat parties on the ballot drew considerable votes in many porters that her fight for slimmer 56-42 margin. lower healthcare costs Both candidates improved locations and were clearly a factor in a number of would continue. “I have on their percentage of a fundamental belief that the vote in 2020 as fewer races. Nearly ten percent of voters in Tower backed people in the wealthiest voters cast ballots for third country on earth should party candidates. the Legal Marijuana Now party in the U.S. Senate be able to afford the med- The national picture, icines and care they need COVID-19 Testing Available as of the Timberjay’s race. Smith won 54-38 in to keep themselves alive. Curbside COVID-19 testing available Mon-Fri at our Cook and Wednesday deadline, was And I’m not going to stop less certain, although it St. Louis County, while Tower Clinics. If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been she lost 52-40 across the fighting until that becomes appeared that Biden was a reality.” exposed to COVID-19 through someone with a known positive almost certain to win the Eighth District overall. test result, please call to schedule a testing appointment. Testing will not be completed without an appointment. Scenic Rivers will not bill patients for testing. Insurance coverage will be processed when available. Cook Medical and Cook Dental Behavioral Health 12 S River Street 20 5th St SE Open Monday - Friday Open Monday - Saturday (218) 666-5941 (218) 666-5958 Tower Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Health 415 N 2nd St, Suite 2 Medical/BH: (218) 753-2405 Former High School Building Open Monday - Friday Dental: (218) 753-6061

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TOWER...Continued from page 1 newcomer Josh Zika by a Altenburg ran with comer to city government, “I threw my name in the the resignation of Brooke sibility that late-arriving single vote, 111-110. the slogan to “Take Back although he has been hat to give people another Anderson. Majerle has absentee ballots could The city of Tower Tower,” voicing criticism serving this year on the option,” he said. He said been a longtime face on alter the results. The fate saw higher than usual of the current council, city’s planning and zoning the one-vote margin made the council, first elected of late-arriving ballots, if voter turnout (at least 83 mayor, and city clerk commission and working the loss easier. in the early 1990s. He any, are still uncertain due percent) in Tuesday’s while writing as an “inde- on a subcommittee that is “If I was going to had served four terms and to ongoing litigation. election, with 61 absentee pendent journalist” for updating the city’s zoning lose,” he said, “that’s the retired, but he decided to The newly-elected ballots accepted and 201 the Tower News. But ordinances. Morin will way to do it.” go back on the council last council members will be in-person voters. The city most of the problems he take the seat currently Two years ago, year to fill the open seat. sworn in once the city had 282 registered voters cited, specifically regard- occupied by Mary Shedd, Rachel Beldo beat Mary Currently he serves formally canvasses the as of 7 a.m. on election ing city finances, dated who opted not to seek Shedd by a single vote, as the chair of the Tower- votes next week. day. There were an addi- back to the previous city election. and Shedd did not request Breitung Wastewater Winners normally are tional two votes cast at administration and city With only one vote a recount. Shedd was later Board, the city’s charter seated at the first meeting St. Louis County court- clerk, not to the current separating Majerle and appointed to an open seat commission, and the in January, but since all houses. Election officials administration, which Zika, Zika would have on the council. Beldo Gundersen Trust board. are filling non-elected erroneously allowed two has been working to set the option of requesting resigned from the council He is also a member of councilor seats, they will voters from outside the the city onto more stable a recount. Zika told the earlier this year due to the Tower Economic be seated immediately. city limits to cast ballots, financial footing. Timberjay on Wednesday work commitments. Development Authority which could only have had Two-year seats morning he wasn’t plan- Majerle was appoint- and the Tower Airport an impact on the two-year ed to the council in 2019 to Commission. Joe Morin is a new- ning to ask for a recount. position. fill a seat left vacant after There is still a pos- The city saw 35 new voters register on election day, including several teenage first-time voters. The city had four open seats on the ballot, with Visit Essentia Health doctors and specialists every seat, except the mayor, up for election following a rash of res- from anywhere you call home. ignations in the past year and a half. Four-year seats Setterberg has taken the lead on several of the major issues facing the city since he was appoint- ed to a seat earlier this year. Leann Timberjay He told the his UCare de-complicator top priority for the next four years is continuing Dr. Rudd to fix the city budget. 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Serving northern St. Louis County SPORTS since 1989 VOLLEYBALL Ely’s juggernaut rolls on by MARSHALL HELMBERGER sets, 25-15, 25-11, and 25-13, to and not look back.” Managing Editor improve to 7-0. Rachel’s sister McKenna also Ely Head Coach Andrea Thomas had a good night, notching eight kills, ELY— The Ely volleyball jug- said the team needed to adjust to six digs, and five ace serves. Junior gernaut continues to plow through some early Broncos’ success, but Kellen Thomas posted nine kills, its rivals. On Monday, they made cruised much of the rest of the way. while Rachel Coughlin added six victims of International Falls, as they “International Falls had a good block kills and two ace serves. Sophomore dominated the Broncos in straight on us early on and our hitters were Madeline Kallberg added four aces, Left: Ely’s Rachel Coughlin goes able to adjust and work around it,” while junior setter Katrina Seliskar up high for a kill on Tuesday as Thomas said. “Rachel Coughlin had posted 26 assists and two aces. the Wolves downed the Broncos a nice string of serves in set two and in straight sets. photo by J. Greeney we used that momentum to pull ahead See VOLLEYBALL ...pg. 2B

Left: Ely juniors Harry Simons and Eddie Prijatel combine to tackle the Nighthawks’ Bralyn Lislegard during last Friday’s contest played in Au- rora. Ely held on to win in a hard-fought Econtest, 20-14.

Above: Ely junior Mason Davis grabs a fourth-quarter interception that set up a 70-yard runback to break a 14-14 tie, clinching the win for the Timberwolves.

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FOOTBALL T-wolves edge ‘Hawks Ely turns to “Heavy Jumbo” set to grind out 20-14 win over Northeast Range by KEITH VANDERVORT a snow-covered field. teams were penalized five times on the board about eight minutes yard out for the score. The two- Ely Editor In the end, it was Ely’s apiece in the first quarter. The into the second quarter. Facing a point conversion failed. defense that made the difference. Wolves committed four of them fourth down and nine on the Ely Ely turned to their success- AURORA – The The two teams were knotted at in a row on their first possession. 13-yard line, Koivisto tossed a ful “Heavy Jumbo” set to get Timberwolves improved to 2-1 14 with just over five minutes “In our first series, they stuffed short lateral to Bralyn Lislegard on the scoreboard. Senior Lane here last Friday, but not without remaining, when Ely cornerback us and they went to more of a who scampered 10 yards for a Anderson, a 250-pound tackle, a fight from the so-far winless Mason Davis intercepted an spread offense, but we piled up first down at the four-yard line. has been used sparingly as a Nighthawks, who kept pace Oskar Koivisto pass and returned consecutive penalties and before “Lislegard is a great athlete,” ground-pounder, but took the with Ely until the final minutes. it 70 yards for what ended up we knew it we were at a first Lassi said. “He has the patience ball seven times in their next School officials moved the game, being the game-winning score. and 25,” said Ely Head Coach to look for a hole to run through.” series, including an eight-yard which had been scheduled to be The game began with a Cory Lassi. Two plays later, Ryan Milton played in Ely, to Aurora due to plethora of miscues as both The Nighthawks put points crossed the goal line from one See FOOTBALL...pg. 2B Grizzlies maul Chisholm, 38-6 Chiabotti rushes for 228 yards and three touchdowns by DAVID COLBURN that Chiabotti would be called on Right: Cook-Orr Editor to have a big night. Chisholm’s North Woods junior runningback T. J. Chiabotti key to victory was obvious – stop plows through Chisholm Chiabotti. CHISHOLM- This season, defenders. photo by D. Colburn standout North Woods junior It was a plan the home team running back T.J. Chiabotti has was wholly incapable of exe- Coach Joel Anderson said. “T.J. is entered every game as a marked cuting as Chiabotti ran at will a phenomenal athlete and a great man, and never more so than through, around, and over the back. You don’t always have a kid when he and his teammates took Bluestreaks’ defense, racking up like him around, but when you do the field last Friday at Chisholm. 228 yards and three touchdowns you want to take advantage of it.” With big-play teammates in a convincing 38-6 North With Chiabotti doing the Jared Chiabotti and Olin Nelson Woods win. lion’s share of the work, the unavailable for the game, anyone “He makes my job as a head who knows the Grizzlies knew coach a lot easier,” North Woods See GRIZZLIES...pg. 2B 2B November 6, 2020 TIMBERJAY Newspapers CITY OF TOWER Questions remain about status of Gundersen Trust by MARSHALL HELMBERGER trust board meeting last week. Gunderson Trust meeting sug- a motion to recommend the since 1992, the trust had donated Managing Editor City officials have been gesting that the trust had been council appoint John Burgess to $279,168 to the city’s general trying to assemble relevant converted to a 501c3 nonprofit. fill one of the vacancies. fund, plus an additional $55,624 TOWER— Members of the documents, many of which were Yet Kringstad said he could find The board also discussed to the city’s forestry fund and Gunderson Trust are trying to only available in court records in no record that the trust had ever how to improve the rate of return $37,222 to local community figure out how to make nearly a Virginia. Even bank statements been incorporated in Minnesota on the trust’s assets, which total education. At its peak in 2003, million dollars in assets provide were unavailable to the board as and he could find no bylaws. approximately $990,000. Board the trust generated investment some form of return for the city of last week, since the city hasn’t The trust board has main- member Steve Wilson had gains of as much as $46,000 a of Tower. The trust, which once retained those records for years tained officers for years, yet suggested that the trust hire a year, but the trust has generated provided as much as $35,000 and the minimal financial records Kringstad noted that the trust’s management group that would almost nothing in recent years. annually to the city when interest that are available raise as many founding documents say nothing likely generate significantly Yet, board members were rates were higher, has barely questions as they answer. about officers and there were higher returns. For nearly a unsure how effective a manage- paid its bills for auditing and The most recent report no job descriptions for those decade, the trust has generated ment firm might be, given some of other minor expenses the past from the Gunderson treasurer, positions. returns of less than one percent, the limitations of the Gunderson several years. produced earlier this year, shows City officials are now trying most of which has to be retained Trust’s investment requirements. It’s a victim of low interest large deposits to the trust, of as to address that, as the trust under the trust’s rules to keep Even those requirements are rates for federally-backed bonds much as $420,000 in one case, board’s meeting packet includ- pace with inflation. unclear, however, so the board and CDs, along with years of yet available city bank records ed job descriptions for board Kringstad agreed with the appointed Kringstad and Wilson minimal oversight under the show no corresponding transfers chair, vice chair, secretary, and need for more professional to a subcommittee to obtain more city’s previous administration. from city accounts, so the source treasurer. oversight and he reported on information on investment possi- Yet, as members of the of such large transfers remains The board, which is sup- his conversation with a repre- bilities and to consult with legal board are discovering, picking a mystery. posed to be comprised of seven sentative of the Duluth-Superior counsel on the current limitations up the pieces and adjusting the Even the nature of the trust members, also took steps to Area Community Foundation, on the types of investments the trust’s investment strategy is itself remains unclear. Mayor replenish its depleted ranks. which manages small trusts for trust can make. They’ll report complicated by a lack of infor- Orlyn Kringstad noted a five- With only four current members, other communities in north- back on their findings at the mation. “It’s been a black hole year old story in the Timberjay following the resignation of Eric eastern Minnesota and northern trust’s next board meeting, set of record-keeping,” said board that reported on discussion at a Norberg, the board approved Wisconsin. Kringstad noted that for Dec. 17. member Steve Wilson during a

FOOTBALL...Continued from page 1B rumble into the end zone, quarter to give Ely a 14-6 them down.” Nighthawks for the rest added 28 yards to the racking up 152 yards for Ely’s first score of the advantage. Following a short of the game. The teams Timberwolf offense on rushing and a touchdown day. He also bulled into the “The Nighthawks kick-off to start the third traded possessions until 12 carries. Davis rushed on 18 carries. end zone for the two-point didn’t adjust to stop him quarter, Lislegard ran 60 Davis’s 70-yard pick and three times for 11 yards, The Wolves were set to conversion to give Ely an so we kept feeding Lane yards on the Nighthawks’ runback gave Ely the lead. and completed three of six take on Cherry on Friday, 8-6 lead at halftime. the ball,” Lassi said. “It first play from scrim- Their defense held the passes or 22 yards. Eddie Nov. 6, but the Tigers were Anderson scored was nice to put the ball mage for a touchdown. Nighthawks from gaining Prijatel rushed three times forced to cancel due to twice in the game and in his hands. He liter- Koivisto’s two-point con- a first down on a desper- for four yards and Harry COVID-19. Instead, Ely gained 87 yards on 17 ally carried the team. version pass tied the score ation fourth and 11 pass. Simmons had one carry will host McGregor at 6 carries. He also ran for a Seventeen carries won’t at 14-14. Ely then ran the clock out for five yards. p.m. on Friday in their one-yard score with four happen every week, but The Timberwolves’ for the victory. Lislegard had a big Homecoming game. minutes left in the third he kept at it and he wore defense pressured the Ely’s Jason Kerntz day for the Nighthawks, GRIZZLIES...Continued from page 1B Grizzlies took command on nomenal job, as they’ve turnovers, Chisholm was tackled at the 16. With the clock lected six. Anderson noted their opening drive, taking done pretty much all year, on the move with a first- Chiabotti took it all running continuous- that the numbers reflected less than three minutes of opening up the holes for and-10 at the Grizzlies’ the way to the house on ly in the fourth quarter, the defense’s success lim- to execute a five-play, our backs,” Anderson said. 24. After an illegal proce- the next play and tacked Chisholm made good on iting the number of plays 62-yard drive that culmi- The Grizzlies were dure penalty backed the on another two-point con- a fumble recovery at the the Bluestreaks ran. nated in a 10-yard touch- in business again after Bluestreaks up to the 29, version for a 22-0 North Grizzlies’ 32, with Bryce The Grizzlies have down run by Chiabotti to an Eric Aune punt return North Woods linebacker Woods halftime advan- Warner scoring a one-yard an unplanned off-week put the Grizzlies up 6-0. and a Chisholm penalty Jake Panichi dropped back tage. touchdown on the eighth this week, as Friday’s “We were missing gave them the ball on the in coverage and intercept- While Chiabotti con- play of the Bluestreaks’ opponent, East Central, some guys and had to move Chisholm 35 with 4:11 ed a pass that he returned tinued to run effectively drive. Chisholm’s extra has canceled all extra- some guys around, and remaining in the first to the North Woods 46. in the second half, the point kick failed, and the curricular activities after when you can do stuff that quarter. Chiabotti got the “We knew Chisholm Grizzlies spread the scoring Grizzlies went on to post COVID-19 cases among you’re comfortable with call on second-and-goal wanted to throw the foot- fest around. Aune capped a the 38-6 victory. staff and a shortage of sub- that you can do very well, at the Bluestreaks’ sev- ball,” Anderson said. “Jake 65-yard third quarter drive In addition to stitutes forced the district it relaxes everybody,” en-yard line and scored, was in that position for a with a 25-yard touchdown Chiabotti, Panichi chipped to go into a full distance Anderson said. “That but the play was nullified reason. He read the play catch from Fabish, with in on the ground game with learning model. opening drive, we kind by a North Woods penalty well, he read the ball well Austin Sokoloski getting eight carries for 45 yards North Woods will of had it set up, we knew that backed the offense up and made a big play for us.” the call on the successful and a touchdown. be at home on Thursday, what we wanted to do, and to the 18. Chiabotti got 16 After Chiabotti picked conversion pass for a Aune was on the Nov. 12 against Hinckley- it worked out very, very yards of that back on the up three yards on first 30-0 lead. The Grizzlies receiving end of three of Finlayson for their regular well for us.” next play, and then scored down, quarterback Ty called Panichi’s number Fabish’s four completions, season finale. Kickoff is set It also set the tone on a two-yard plunge. He Fabish dropped back and on the next drive, with the picking up 60 yards and a for 4 p.m. for another strong perfor- also ran in the conversion found Aune open at the fullback’s two-yard touch- touchdown. mance from the offensive attempt for a 14-0 lead at Chisholm 30. Aune made down run and Chiabotti On the defensive side, line. the end of the quarter. the catch and gained 14 two-point conversion Cole Thiel made eight “Our line did a phe- After exchanging more yards before being stretching the lead to 38-0. tackles and Panichi col- VOLLEYBALL...Continued from page 1B Monday’s win was played controlled volley- Memories of the Early Days not just the team’s seventh ball.” A fascinating look back at the early history straight match win, it was McKenna Coughlin Back By the 21st straight game win had a huge night, posting Popular of the Lake Vermilion area as the Timberwolves have 14 kills, nine digs, and Demand! Written by Marshall Helmberger • Published by the Timberjay yet to lose a single set since two ace serves, while the start of the season. Rachel added eight kills It was more of the and two blocks and sister same last Thursday, as Ely Kate Coughlin tallied eight crankedMDAN out ads another to win, run digs ONE and threeTIME, ace serves.the week beginning 11/1/2020 North A Regional Favorite this time against Mesabi Thomas added three kills, STOP IN TODAY OR CALL... East. The Wolves won seven digs, and three 25-13, 25-15, and 25-17. blocks, while Kallberg “We had strong serving posted four kills and seven and lots of girls contributed digs. Just $ 95 with kills,” said Thomas. The Wolves were set to 29 + Tax “Our defense was tested travel to Duluth Marshall Over more in this game than it next Tuesday. 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BREITUNG TOWNSHIP Breitung hires Mattila for maintenance assistant by STEPHANIE UKKOLA  Will submit a permit Staff Writer application for concrete dock platforms to replace the BREITUNG- Keith three platforms at McKinley Mattila is Breitung’s new Park that are in poor con- dition. full-time maintenance assis-  tant. He started on the job Interviewed and this week. Mattila was one approved a new fire depart- of two finalists and was ment member, pending a unanimously recommend- physical and background check. ed by the hiring commit-  tee. Mattila will start at Heard that the town- 90-percent pay for a two- ship’s cleaning person will month probation period and be taking a leave of absence will increase to 100-percent and planned to have another when he receives an air- person shadow her, fill out brake endorsement on his an application, and assume commercial driver’s license. day building the (Breitung) attendants. her duties on a temporary roads and then go work the  Received $18,902 basis. Mattila is well-known  in Tower-Soudan, having midnight shift at Minntac,” for police state aid from Heard that an auto- worked at Vermilion Golden Mattila said. the Minnesota Department matic light sensor is angled Rule Lumber for 30 years. In other news, the town of Revenue to subsidize in the wrong direction. The board: pension costs. township is working with the He said he decided to apply   for the maintenance assistant Did not take action Received $13,252 for original contractor to resolve job for the variety of work, on an opportunity for grant fire state aid from MDR to the issue. money to install a waterless subsidize pension costs.  Received an esti- and also the benefits that  come with the union job. aquatic invasive species Received a $4,000 mate from Range Cornice (AIS) cleaning system. grant from the Minnesota for gutters above the post Mattila lives in Soudan, now  back in his childhood home. Heard that CW Dirt Power Foundation for air office backdoor, with an It could be said Mattila is Works is grading the skating tank replacements for the alternate estimate for the rink and laying fabric and fire department. entire back of the building. Zia Jonas, of Breitung Township, carrying on a family tradi-  tion, as his father, Chuckie plastic down to improve Received a donation The board will get an addi- voted in his first presidential election Mattila, was a Breitung efficiency of flooding and of two scrapbooks from John tional estimate from ABC on Tuesday. Zia registered to vote in supervisor, head mainte- rink quality. and Bernice Puncher and Construction. August for the primary, so this was his  Will advertise for donated them to the Tower- nance worker and fire chief. second chance to vote. submitted photo “He would spend the temporary part-time rink Soudan Historical Society.

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Albert D. Berg Sandra M. Palmer, David (Caro) great-great-grandsons, (John) Olson of Hibbing; children, Juniper and Iris; Albert D. Berg, 63, Palmer, Anthony (Elissa) Ezra and Roman; and son, David Schmidt of and many nieces and Heikkila Harris, Patrick Harris, special “double” cousin, Duluth; siblings, Sharon nephews. of Eveleth, formerly of Sandra Mae Heikkila, Soudan, passed away Michael (Hayley) Seide Norma Bodovinic. Schmidt of Eveleth, Janet 77, of Embarrass, passed and Jessica Seide; and nine (Paul) Dunnom of Ely, with family by his side on away on Tuesday, Oct. Renee A. Lassi Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, at great-grandchildren. Bernard H. Debborrah (Tom) Mesich Renee Ann 27, 2020, at Essentia of Fairmont and Linda Essentia Health St. Mary’s Health St. Mary’s Medical Portinen Zupancich Lassi, 69, Medical Center in Duluth. Ann Korpela (Gary) Kottke of Lino Center in Duluth. A private Bernard Henry of Ely, died peaceful- A Funeral Mass for Albert Lakes; five grandchil- family service was held Ann Hanela Korpela, Portinen, 85, of Ely, passed ly with family by her will be held at 11 a.m. dren; two great-grand- on Tuesday, Nov. 3. A 94, of Virginia, formerly away peacefully in his side on Tuesday, Oct. on Friday, Nov. 6 at St. children; extended family celebration of Sandy’s life of Lake Vermilion, passed home on Sunday, Oct. 25, 27, 2020. The family Martin’s Catholic Church and friends; and his furry will be held next spring or away on Saturday, Oct. 2020. A celebration of life extends appreciation to in Tower with Father friends, Gus and Misty. summer. Arrangements 24, 2020. The family will be held in the summer Dr. Montana, and the staff Nick Nelson as celebrant. are with Range Funeral would like to thank the of 2021. Arrangements are of Carefree Living and the Those in attendance will Clifford E. Home in Virginia. staff at Virginia Carefree with Landmark Funeral Hospice Care team for be required to wear a face Living for their loving Home in Virginia. Wichern their loving, compassion- mask and follow social dis- care of Shirley. A memo- He is survived by Clifford Emil ate care. There will be a tancing. Arrangements are Ray A. Harris Jr. rial service was held sons, Dennis (Anne Vertin) Wichern, 79, of Babbitt, private family gathering with Landmark Funeral Ray Alfred Harris Jr., on Thursday, Nov. 5 at of Ely and Allen (Teri passed away on Monday, followed by a baseball Home of Virginia. 93, of Rochester, formerly Woodlands Bible Church Zupec) of Maple Grove; Oct. 26, 2020, after an celebration in the summer He is survived by his of Cook, passed away on in Eveleth with Justin and daughter, Ruth (Keith) eight and a half-year battle of 2021. wife, Melinda Tekautz Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. Monacelli officiating. In Aijala of Babbitt. with cancer. No services She will be missed Berg of Eveleth; son, There will be a private accordance with CDC will be held per Cliff’s by so many, especially Ashley (Jess) Berg of family committal at a later guidelines, masks were request. her husband of 40 years, Eveleth; daughters, Misty date. Memorials directed Michael W. encouraged. Private family He is survived by his Bob; children, Bobbi (Jesse) Jensen of Eveleth to the family will be for- burial was at the Sand Schmidt Lassi and Cory (Missy) warded to the Vermilion wife of 57 years, Jean Aho and Amber (Mike Hoche) Lake Chapel Cemetery. Michael William Lassi; sisters, Patti (Dickie Lake Association (for- Wichern; sister, Marlys Berg of Virginia; grand- Arrangements were with “Mike” Schmidt, 75, of Brooks) Zupancich, Cheryl merly Lake Vermilion Jacobson of Coon Rapids; children, Cole, Hailey and Landmark Funeral Home Buhl, died on Tuesday, (Roger) Hanson and Sportsmen’s Club). daughter, Terrie (John) Ty Jensen, Jordan, Jaden in Virginia. Oct. 20, 2020, in Fairview Michelle (Albert Stewart) Arrangements are with Goedderz of Babbitt; son, and Jakob Berg; sisters, She is survived by Range Medical Center. Zupancich; sister-in-law, Mlaker Funeral Home of Travis (Kerri) Wichern Liz (Allan) Thydean her daughter, Jill (Jerry) A gathering of family Mary Zupancich; broth- Cook. of Hastings; daughter, of International Falls, Korpela-Bontems of and friends was held at ers-in-law, Jim (Kathy He is survived by his Tanaya (Cory) Wills of Carolann (Mike) Johnson Tower; son, Steven Billy’s Bar in Buhl on Meier) Lassi and Dave children, Nancy (Jim) Babbitt; grandchildren, and Shirley (Jerry) Dilly, of Virginia; grand- Sunday, Nov. 1. Services (Doreen) Lassi; grand- Fisher of Zim, Deborah Mathew, Jordan and Colten both of Littlefork; and sons, Justin (Margret) will be held at a later date. children, Colton, Morgan, (Jim) Palmer of Rochester, Goedderz, Joselyn (Tyler) numerous nieces and Monacelli and Ryan Family services provided Clark and Baby Girl Lassi Robert (Susan) Harris of Rhein, Kailyn and Jacob nephews. (Amy) Monacelli, both by Anderson-Daniels, a arriving December 2020; Mason City and Barbara Wichern, Bradley and of Eveleth; great-grand- Bauman Family Funeral nephews and nieces and (Marc) Seide of Rochester; Brielle Wills; great-grand- children, Lindsay Home in Hibbing. their families. grandchildren, Brenda (David) Hernandez, Noah He is survived by Fisher, Keith (Kristi) Monacelli, Evan Monacelli his wife, Gail Padgett Fisher, Dana (Christoph) and Drake Monacelli; Schmidt; daughter, Tina Ely Community Health Center

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WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT Fish and Wildlife announces de-listing of gray wolf DNR officials won’t commit to a wolf season until completion of updated management plan by MARSHALL HELMBERGER Wildlife Service issued its ously de-listed the wolf in challenges. Managing Editor long-anticipated decision Minnesota, Wisconsin, and The Fish and Wildlife on Oct. 29, which was the Michigan in 2013, but a Service is hailing the latest REGIONAL— culmination of a nearly year- federal judge had rescinded effort to de-list the wolf as Management of the gray and-a-half long effort by that decision two years yet another success story wolf is now back under the federal agency. Interior later, ruling that the agency for the federal Endangered the control of the state of Secretary David Bernhardt had not made the case for Species Act, which provid- Minnesota, but it remains traveled to Minnesota to its ruling. This most recent ed protection for the gray to be seen if that will lead make the formal announce- decision, which de-lists the wolf since the 1970s. At to wolf hunting and trapping ment, timed just ahead of the gray wolf even in states that time, only about 700 anytime soon. Nov. 3 election. where it no longer exists, is The U.S. Fish and The agency had previ- likely to face its own legal See DE-LISTED...pg. 5B

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Send us your hunting stories REGIONAL—Deer season is a time of tradi- tion, family and fun. It’s also a time for great outdoors stories and we’d like to hear yours— so we can share the best with our readers. We’re looking for stories and photos from this year’s hunt. Whether it’s an interesting encounter in the woods, a monster buck, a funny story about life at deer camp, or a young per- son’s first deer, we want to hear about it. Don’t worry if you’re not a writer. Just tell us the story over the phone— 2020 FIREARMS DEER SEASON we’ll write it for you. Or email us with a few details and we’ll take it from there. And don’t forget— nothing highlights the story better than some photos, so send them along as well. Herd remains in recovery Contact Marshall Helmberger at 218-753- Back-to-back severe winters will present a challenge to hunters this season 2950 with your stories or email them to marshall@ by MARSHALL HELMBERGER are 18-month old bucks located on the western timberjay.com. You can also Managing Editor that were part of the poor and southern portions of mail them the old fashioned 2019 fawn crop.” the DNR’s Tower work way to The Timberjay, PO REGIONAL— While the overall area. “Fawn production Box 636, Tower, MN 55790 Hunters across much of picture is discouraging, is always greater in 176, or drop them off at our office the North Country will Rusch notes that hunters 177 and 178 because of the in Tower. You can send find a depleted deer herd in availability of agricultural photos to the same address. many areas this year when fields and earlier spring Be sure to have a return they head to their stands Generally, green-up following tough address if you want your Saturday for the opening winters,” said Rusch. photos back. of Minnesota’s regular hunters will Lucky hunters in those So go out and have a firearms deer season. A areas, who received one great time. And let us know series of tough winters not see many of the limited number of how you did! have increased winter “ antlerless permits through mortality across the region young deer, the lottery, will have better Outdoors in brief and reduced the remaining especially on odds than most since they herd’s reproductive poten- won’t be limited to taking Make hunting tial for at least the past two heavily an adult buck. But most years, according to DNR hunters in the region will safety your wildlife managers. forested be limited to bucks-only, That’s why hunters in including hunters in PAs top priority those areas will be limited public land. 118, 119, 130 and 132, to bucks only for the most Tom Rusch where the deer popula- Whitetails, by the numbers REGIONAL—Hunters part. Most other permit DNR Tower Area tion has suffered the most should follow the basic rules areas in the North Country Wildlife Manager from recent tough winters. ☞Adult female white-tailed deer weigh of firearms handling when allow for some antlerless These areas contain miles about 145 pounds, and males weigh about out in the field or at the shack harvest through the lottery can improve their odds of unbroken forest in most 170 pounds. this deer season: system. significantly through cases, providing mostly ☞A whitetail’s home range is about 1 Treat every firearm as “Generally, hunters advanced scouting. “Deer marginal habitat for white- square mile. if it is loaded by keeping your ☞ will not see many young populations are highly tail deer. And some areas, The biggest white-tailed deer recorded finger off the trigger; always deer, especially on heavily in Minnesota was a 500-pound buck. variable across the area,” such as PA 119, have ☞ control the muzzle of the forested public land,” said he said. “Scouting in seen critical winter cover Last year, 32 percent of Minnesota firearm; and be sure of the Tom Rusch, Tower area advance to find deer activ- reduced due to intensive firearms hunters successfully harvested a target and what is beyond it. wildlife manager for the ity will pay dividends. logging over the past 20 deer. Tree stand accidents ☞Seventy percent of Minnesota’s fire- Department of Natural Experience has shown that years. are the leading cause of injury Resources. “Spikes and arms deer harvest typically occurs during the mobile stand hunters will Only PA 117, located first three or four days of the season. to hunters, so it’s always forkhorn bucks, last year’s find the most success.” in the heart of the Boundary ☞The average hunter spends five days important to wear a safety fawns, will be much less Hunters should find Waters, will allow hunters afield during Minnesota’s firearms deer harness and follow other common in the woods and the most deer in Permit season. safety guidelines when using on the game pole. These Areas 176, 177, and 178, See HUNT...pg. 5B a stand. TIMBERJAY Newspapers November 6, 2020 5B LAKE COUNTRY FORECAST from NOAA weather Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday

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Ely Hi Lo Prec. Sn. Emb. Hi Lo Prec. Sn. Cook Hi Lo Prec. Sn. Orr Hi Lo Prec. Sn. Tower Hi Lo Prec. Sn. 10/26 28 13 0.00 10/26 28 15 0.00 10/26 27 19 0.01 0.2” 10/26 28 18 0.00 10/26 29 14 0.00 CONTINUING EDUCATION 10/27 27 12 0.00 10/27 28 12 0.00 10/27 26 12 0.00 10/27 28 12 0.00 10/27 27 11 0.00 10/28 31 14 0.00 10/28 31 14 0.02 10/28 32 12 0.01 0.2” 10/28 36 27 0.00 10/28 32 14 0.00 10/29 35 23 0.18 2.4” 10/29 35 22 0.14 10/29 34 24 0.21 3.0” 10/29 28 18 0.16 0.2” 10/29 34 22 0.18 0.2” 10/30 31 11 0.00 10/30 30 11 0.00 10/30 28 18 0.00 10/30 39 12 0.00 10/30 29 11 0.00 Be a winter weather spotter 10/31 39 13 0.00 10/31 39 11 0.00 10/31 38 15 0.00 10/31 41 23 0.00 10/31 38 11 0.00 11/01 41 22 0.02 0.5” 11/01 41 21 0.00 11/01 40 22 0.02 0.5” 11/01 30 21 0.00 11/01 40 21 0.01 REGIONAL – The Monday, Nov. 9 at Total 17.86 12.2” YTD Total 18.79 9.5” YTD Total 25.76 10.9” . YTD Total NA 4.7” YTD Total 21.21 8.2” National Weather Service 1 p.m. is offering a special winter Tuesday Nov. 10 at ..Continued from page 4B weather spotter course 11 a.m. DE-LISTED. online next week. Thursday Nov, 12 wolves were believed to exist in USFWS’s delisting decision will only reflected the species’ status in This class will last at 7 p.m. the lower 48 states, all of them in give immediate rise to questions Minnesota. “We simultaneously about an hour and cover Friday Nov. 13 at Minnesota. Today, gray wolves about whether Minnesota will recognized, however, that the situ- winter weather science, the 10 a.m. have returned to several other states establish a hunting or trapping ation in Minnesota is not represen- winter 2020-2021 outlook, A version of the talk in the Rocky Mountains and Great season for wolves. However, we tative of the wolf’s status elsewhere how to measure and report with closed captioning will Lakes regions, although Minnesota want people to understand that and noted that ‘blanket de-listing winter weather to NWS, also be recorded. retains, by far, the largest popu- wolf management is about far across the United States may not and many resources avail- To register for the lation outside Alaska, currently more than whether hunting and be warranted.’ This continues to able to stay up-to-date on winter spotter class, estimated at 2,700 animals. trapping wolves is or is not per- be our position…” the forecast. visit https://attend- The return of the wolf to state mitted in Minnesota,” notes the While the DNR response This class will be ee.gotowebinar.com/ management could well lead to DNR statement. “Our commitment remained measured, others lauded offered via GoToWebinar, rt/4141688089080995341. hunting and trapping of the species, to a healthy and sustainable wolf the decision. and a recorded version will Participants will be as occurred after the 2013 de-list- population in Minnesota is unwav- “Today’s announcement is also be posted on their able to access the audio ing. Still, DNR officials stressed ering. We will continue to use the long overdue, as scientists agree website. via computer, smartphone, that any such decision won’t be best available science, coordination the gray wolf has been recovered This webinar will focus tablet or by telephone. made until the agency completes with our federal and tribal part- for years,” said Congressman on northeast Minnesota To make sure your an updated wolf management plan ners, robust public engagement, Pete Stauber. “Since arriving in and northwest Wisconsin, computer, phone, or tablet sometime next year. That update and careful consideration of all Congress, I have heard from con- but those outside the region is ready for the webinar, has been under development since perspectives to inform all of our cerned constituents on this issue, are also welcome to attend. visit https://support. late 2019. “Our process includes a management decisions.” including farmers who have lost There will be four iden- goto.com/webinar/sys- diverse group of technical experts, The DNR plan will also thousands of dollars’ worth of tical sessions offered: tem-check-attendee. tribal coordination, a wolf plan include monitoring, which was cattle, sheep, and even pets to gray advisory committee and extensive an important component of the wolves along with our deer hunting public engagement,” noted DNR management plan the agency ini- community who have seen whitetail HUNT...Continued from page 4B officials in a statement issued tially adopted back in 2001. “Our deer herds decline.” to shoot either sex this year opening weekend should shortly after the USFWS announce- management includes an exten- Craig Engwal, director of with a standard license. provide the best chance for ment. sive and sophisticated monitoring the Minnesota Deer Hunters But that’s only because success for hunters. The At the same time, the DNR program, conducted in cooperation Association, agreed. the area is managed almost key, as usual, is putting announced that it is extending with federal and tribal partners, “The wolf has met all recovery exclusively for moose, time in on the stand if you public input on the wolf manage- that gives Minnesota some of the goals in Minnesota for decades and and few deer hunters opt want to improve your odds ment planning effort until Nov. very best data available to inform the Minnesota DNR has shown that to hunt there due to the of success. Hunters rarely 20, to allow the public to react to our wolf management,” noted the it can responsibly manage a wolf extremely limited popu- bag a buck while sitting the de-listing decision. The DNR agency statement. season. It is now time for DNR lation of whitetails. back in camp. expects to issue a draft management The DNR provided comments to begin the planning process for It isn’t all bad news Time of day is also plan in early 2021, which will to the FWS back in July of 2019 in implementing a wolf season in for hunters. Saturday’s important, particularly include its own public comment support of de-listing the gray wolf. 2021.” opener should coincide with the waning moon at period. Yet the agency, in its statement, with the peak of the chase last quarter. That’s plenty “We recognize that the acknowledged that their comments phase of the whitetail rut, of moon to keep deer which means bucks should active in the overnight be active and moving hours, which means they throughout legal shooting often take a breather in hours as they seek out the early morning hours, receptive does. Hunters before becoming active again around midday. So can legally shoot from a rather than heading into half hour before sunrise camp at noon, consider to a half hour after sunset packing your lunch and each day during the 16-day remaining in your stand. season. The sun will rise Spending time in the at 7:05 a.m. and will set stand should be easier than at 4:42 p.m. on Saturday. usual on opener. Highs both The rut is expected to Saturday and Sunday are peak around the second forecast to reach the 50s, weekend of the season, much warmer than most when the rut transitions recent openers. Sunday is into the reproductive phase forecast to bring showers. and deer movements gen- Much colder weather is erally decline. That means forecast to arrive Monday.

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Considerations of personal privacy, time and resources prevent the newspaper from investigating MARINE ads placed in the classified section. If you respond Classifieds run in all 3 editions to an ad, we urge you to use the same care and prudence that you would use when conducting busi- of the Timberjay. ness in any other situation. Line classifieds cost 30¢/word, $6.00 minimum. Classified ads can be run a second time at half price HAIR CARE BUILDING (private parties only). We now accept payment by DREAMWEAVER SALON & Visa, Mastercard and Discover. Call your ad in to 218- DAY SPA- Open Monday- SERVICES Friday 8:30 – 6:30. 218-666- 753-2950. Display (boxed) classifieds are billed by the 5594. tfn “inch”- please call for prices and information on discounts. VERMILION SHEAR IMAGE- EAST DHU RIVER SAWMILL INC Open Tues.-Fri., 9-5. Main St., Call Today – 218-753-2950 or 218-365-3114 Tower. 218-753-2928. tfn “Put A Piece Of Northern HOSPICE Minnesota MARINE In Your Home” VIRGIE HEGG HOSPICE PARTNERS can provide help Superior Quality for patients and their fami- • Plank Paneling lies in ways such as: comfort MERCURY MOCCASIN POINT care, massages, last wishes • Trim OUTBOARDS and more. For more informa- • One-Of-A-Kind Moldings MARINE Centrally Located On tion, contact Program Director • Industrial Lumber Frank’s Marine Becca Bundy at 218-780-5423 Sales & Service. Orr, MN 55771 4655 Moccasin Point Rd or [email protected]. Mercury Outboards, MerCruiser, This ad is paid for by Virgie 218-744-1788 Crestliner Lund, Spartan Trailers, • Boat launch, rental, Lake Vermilion Lake Vermilion Hegg Hospice Partners. Ercoa Pontoons. 8825 Hwy 101, Iron, MN 55751 Call 218-757-3150 store & repair 218-753-3319 • Cabins for a great, Covered Wet & Dry Boat Storage LICENSE Storage, Boat Rentals, Lease or Purchase Options fun vacation Service/Repairs/Sales Marina • Mechanic on Duty WANTED Mechanic on Duty BUREAU See us at: www.grubens.com Convenience Store SELIGA CANOES WANTED: moccasinpointmarine.com 24-Hour Fuel • Live Bait COOK LICENSE BUREAU- We’ll buy old Seligas in Good Call us at: 218.753.5000 TEMPORARY HOURS Shape. Turn your classic canoe 4296 Arrowhead Point Rd, DUE TO COVID-19 into cash. Call Steve at 365- LAKE VERMILION, TOWER 4551 Bradley Road, Tower • 753-5457 Open: M-W-F 9am - 3pm. 6745. tfn Located two miles southwest Tower MN 55790 Mail in or drop off only of Tower on Hwy. 169 www.shamrocklanding.com at this time. Call with any WINTER HOURS: questions, 218-666-6199 AUTOMOTIVE Mon-Fri: 9 AM-5 PM Email: [email protected] Weekends by appointment CAR FOR SALE in Ely; 2004 Chevy TrailBlazer; PROVEN SUPPORT Approximately 80,000 miles on Storage • Complete Service • Sales it; Excellent body, clean interi- GROUPS or; some rust on frame; spent much of its life under cover; Ely AA OPEN GROUP 4 WD; automatic transmission; MEETINGS- in person meet- Maroon in color; if interested, ings, Wednesdays & Saturdays call Harry, phone 303-619-0311. at 7:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Sold as-is, no guarantees. 11/13 Church, 915 E Camp St., Ely MS SUPPORT GROUP- meets Sales • Service the second Friday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Babbitt Municipal Rentals Building, senior room. Open to DOG General Store all. For information contact Mary at 218-827-8327. GROOMING 218-993-2214 www.handbergs.com ORR AA meets Tuesdays at 8 p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Orr. Boundary ELY CO-DEPENDENTS Subscribe to the MEETING- Fridays at noon-St. Waters Dog Anthony’s Church Classroom TIMBERJAY! 3-Use west side entrance. For Grooming Call more information go to coda.org 218-753-2950 on the web. 218-753-1228 OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS- Meetings every Wednesday 305 Birch St, Tower at 4:30 p.m. at Our Savior’s (behind Jeanne’s Cards & Gifts) Lutheran Church, Virginia. Owner BABBITT AL-ANON- meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. in Eileen Kronmiller the upstairs of Woodland Over 30 years experience! Presbyterian Church.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP- Are you troubled by someone’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Group is a community-based mutual support program for the friends and families of alcoholics. It is confidential and open to any- one affected by someone else’s drinking. Hope Lutheran Church in Embarrass hosts an Al-Anon group on Monday evenings at 6 p.m. 218-984-2037.

VIRGINIA AA WOMEN’S MEETING- Ladies by the Lake. Tuesdays at 12 noon. Peace United Methodist Church, 303 S 9th Ave, please use side door and parking.

AA OPEN MEETING- Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Woodland Presbyterian Church, Acacia Blvd. and Central Drive in Babbitt.

MEETING in Ely! “New Ideas” WOMEN IN RECOVERY: 12 Steps. For women seeking help and hope to recover from any addiction: drugs, alcohol, food, gambling etc. Every Thursday noon at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Come join us! Q: 218- 235-3581.

ELY WOMEN’S OPEN AA MEETING- Every Monday at noon at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 231 E Camp St., Ely. Enter through side door.

IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH DRUGS, give yourself a break. There is a way out with the help of other recovering addicts in Narcotics Anonymous. We have been there. For meeting or other information call 218-728-3199. (Narcotics Anonymous is a non-profit organization.)

HIV/AIDS? For confidential com- passionate local support call the Rural AIDS Action Network, toll- free 1-888-647-RAAN(7226). The Timberjay classified ads reach readers of all three editions every week.

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