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Inside: More trash talk...See /3 First Zup’s bid awarded...See /9 Lights in the Fall sports... See /1B night...See /4B the T VOL.IMBERJAY 30, ISSUE 41 October 18, 2019 $100 TOWERGATE Former Tower mayor pleads guilty to misconduct Yet Josh Carlson made false statement under oath in acknowledging his guilt by MARSHALL HELMBERGER Carlson made his plea in the The St. Louis County Attorney’s last Wednesday. Carlson’s attorney, Managing Editor Sixth District Court in Virginia on Office had charged Carlson along Jon Rice of Hibbing, led the former Wednesday as part of a plea deal with former Tower City Clerk- mayor through a brief recitation of VIRGINIA— Former Tower reached with county prosecutors. Treasurer Linda Keith over the what was supposed to be a factual Mayor Josh Carlson has pleaded The judge issued a stay of ajudica- removal of Helmberger, which came accounting of events, but instead guilty to engaging in official miscon- tion, which means Carlson’s convic- in apparent retaliation for unflatter- prompted his client to make a duct when he removed Timberjay tion won’t be immediately entered ing news coverage and editorials false statement to the court over publisher Marshall Helmberger into the record and could be cleared questioning decision-making by the reasons behind Helmberger’s from his position as president of away if he remains law-abiding for city officials. removal. the Tower Economic Development the next year. He was required to But Carlson cited a different Authority in January 2018. pay a $50 fine. rationale in the Virginia courtroom See...TOWER pg. 9 Josh Carlson ST. LOUIS COUNTY POLITICS DFL forum highlights top issues by LEAH ROGNE Contributing Writer ELY – Unity and civility were key themes at Democratic Values in Action: A Northern Minnesota Issues Forum held at Vermilion Community College on Oct. 12. Over 80 area residents came out for an afternoon packed with presentations focus- ing on economic inequality, healthcare, and climate change. The event was sponsored by the North of the Divide DFL and the Outreach Committee of St. Louis County DFL Third District Organizing Unit and was the first in a series of forums planned for Ken Martin the area. Open for service “We need to be having these conversations all over Minnesota and the country,” said State DFL David M. Skelton Transportation Building opens in Cook Chair Ken Martin, who opened the event. Martin outlined the three requirements by E. M. SCHULTZ St. Louis County Public Works Director James Foldesi, right, presents a for a responsible democracy: good ideas, Staff Writer building sign to long-time public works supervisor, David Skelton, left, at grassroots movements to support those the new county transportation building dedication ceremony on Tuesday in ideas, and engagement in electoral politics. COOK - A large group Cook. photo by E.M. Schultz “If people are cynical and don’t vote, turned out to support the the same people stay in power. If more opening of the new St. Transportation Building, welcoming everyone before “Wow, is all I can say,” people participate, we have better govern- Louis County Government in Cook, on Tuesday, Oct. turning the microphone McDonald stated, looking ment,” Martin said. Services Center and 15. Commissioner Keith over to Commissioner Paul the David M. Skelton Nelson opened the event by McDonald. See...COOK pg. 12 See...DFL pg. 12 GONE TOO SOON So, who was Hans Smith? Hundreds turn out for Ely memorial service by KEITH VANDERVORT fallen on a house during a A standing-room-only Ely Editor storm near Eagles Nest Lake. crowd filled the Hidden He may not have realized it, Valley Ski Chalet last ELY – Hans Smith was but he left his mark on every Saturday afternoon to just 55 years old when single person he met. honor the life of Hans he died last month while Smith, of Ely. working on a tree that had See...HANS pg. 11 photo by K. Vandervort Your Friends in the Great Northwoods! Contact The Timberjay 218-753-2950 Autumn is here. So are new clothing styles, [email protected] books, gifts and our used outfitting canoes. 218-365-6745 Daily 7 - 8 pm piragis.com 105 N Central 2 October 18, 2019 TIMBERJAY Newspapers Finnish Americans to meet Nov. 5 PIATIGORSKY FOUNDATION HIBBING- Finnish Americans and Friends will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 4010 9th Ave. West in Hibbing Piatigorsky Foundation sponsors (across from the cinema). The program features David Kess discussing the interactions between various ethnic groups that came to settle on the Iron concerts in Cook on Oct. 27 & 28 Range in the early 20th century. Kess, of Ely, is a retired educator who knows a great deal about our area’s history. Coffee an’s follow the presentation; Piatigorsky Foundation believes music is “a necessity, not a luxury” everyone is welcome! COOK- Again this year, extraor- Child singers needed for December dinarily talented musicians from the Piatigorsky Foundation will holiday concert in Ely be showing off and engaging folks REGIONAL- The Ely Area (Babbitt and Tower with concert and music history in included) Christmas Choir Cantata includes a piece Cook, on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. for child singers age 11 and under. If your child at the First Baptist Church, 210 1st would be interested and excited to sing and perform Ave. NE. The performing artists are in front of a large audience, half-hour rehearsals will pianist Nicholas Shaneyfelt and tenor be held on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning Oct. Kelly W. Burns. This is a freewill 30 at Grace Lutheran Church, 301 E Conan St. in offering opportunity sponsored by Ely. The performance will be on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 Northwoods Friends of the Arts. p.m. No church affiliation is necessary. Shaneyfelt and Burns will also Adult singers rehearse from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and perform a free concert for students additional adult voices are welcome to join through and parents at North Woods School Oct. 30. Free licensed daycare is provided on site on Monday, Oct. 28 at 1:30 p.m. for singers with children. Come and spread the Piatigorsky Foundation musi- joy of the Christmas season. Call Patti at 218-929- cians are chosen for their artistry and Pianist Nicholas Shaneyfelt (left) and tenor Kelly W. Burns 3214 with questions. ability to engage audiences through will perform at First Baptist Church in Cook on Sunday, lively discussion. In performances Greenwood to host roundtable on that are both entertaining and infor- Oct. 27 at 7 p.m., and at North Woods School, in a perfor- mative, the artists share anecdotes mance for students and their parents, on Monday, Oct. 28 telephone and internet issues and insights into the music they will at 1:30 p.m. GREENWOOD TWP- The Greenwood Town perform. Board is hosting a public roundtable meeting on Pianist Dr. Nicholas Shaneyfelt, credits are roles from Mozart’s Don whom the organization is named, Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the Greenwood originally from Knightstown, Ind., Giovanni, Così fan tutte, and The believed that music is not a luxury Town Hall. Residents are asked to come to talk is Visiting Assistant Professor of Magic Flute, Donizetti’s The Elixir for an elite few, but a necessity of about current telephone and internet issues, as Music in Collaborative Piano at of Love, Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd life for all. well as discuss possibilities for the future. Various Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Dr. and A Little Night Music, Rodgers & NWFA is honored and thankful service providers have been invited to take part in Shaneyfelt recently completed Hammerstein’s Carousel. From the to welcome these musicians and the the meeting, and there will be a question and answer his first summer on the faculty of concert repertoire. Songs by North Piatigorsky Foundation once again period. Call the township office at 218-753-2231 the International Music Festival American and European composers to Cook. Operating support is made with any questions. of the Adriatic, a summer festival form the basis of Kelly’s recital possible in part by the voters of for instrumentalists, vocalists, and repertoire, and his interest in new Minnesota through a grant from the Biimadiziwin: The Good Life, at composers in Duino, Italy. music has led to World and American Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, Mesabi Unitarian on Sunday Tenor Kelly W. Burns is an premieres of songs and chamber thanks to legislative appropriation active performer of musical theater, works by several living composers. from the arts and cultural heritage VIRGINIA- Rebecca Gawboy, of Tower, recital, opera and concert works The Piatigorsky Foundation is funds. NWFA is also thankful for is the guest speaker at Mesabi Unitarian throughout North America, singing dedicated to making live classical contributions made for these con- Universalist Church on Sunday, Oct. 20. Her topic is historic music spanning over 400 music an integral part of everyday certs by the Cook Timberwolves Biimadiziwin: The Good Life: finding the spiritual years. He has sung with opera compa- life for communities throughout the Snowmobile Club and the Cook path, fostering and adopting children, and raising nies and orchestras. Among his stage United States. Gregor Piatigorsky, Lions Club. them in their own culture. the renowned Russian cellist for Mesabi Unitarian is located at 230 7th Street S in Virginia. Service time is 10:30 a.m. The building is handicap accessible. ORR Bands of The Swing Era at NWFA jazz Orr seeking new attorney, discussing neighborhood crime listening session on Oct.