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T VOL.IMBERJAY 29, ISSUE 41 October 19, 2018 $100 SUSTAINABLE LIVING ELECTION 2018 Aquaponics on display Did new NYT Executive Director poll of Eighth Orr Center Wendy Purdy tends project highlights plants that are grown at the aquaponics tables at get it wrong? sustainability by the Orr Center. The sustainable growing Latest survey shows growing indoors system is on display now, and classes may Stauber up by as by MARCUS WHITE be taught in the future. Cook/Orr Editor photo by Marcus White much as 15 points
ORR - There is some- The result is a closed eco- by MARSHALL HELMBERGER thing growing inside the system within the classroom, Managing Editor Orr Center, and it’s been a free from the constraints of long time coming. After a variable year-round tem- REGIONAL— Is the race to replace few unexpected delays, the peratures. Congressman Rick Nolan a nail-biter or center is debuting their latest Aquaponics works as a a blowout in the making? project, an aquaponics system house,” Executive Director the necessary, non-mechani- two-fold system. Fish grow It could be either one, depend- designed to highlight a sus- Wendy Purdy said. “We try cal components out of other in a tank attached to a large ing on what tainable means of growing new things to show them how repurposed material includ- rubber-lined platform. The one makes More election food year-round, even in it’s done.” ing old gym floor panels for platform is filled with small of recent northern Minnesota. The center has repur- the tables and river rocks to rocks, spread to a depth of a polling on the State officals say “We want to show people posed an old classroom to form the base to hold vegeta- race. Back in county should have released Stauber they can be sustainable in their house the project, and built tion in place. See...ORR pg. 10 September, the New York emails. Page 3 Times pub- lished a poll DISCUSSION POINTS showing a near dead-heat, with DFLer Joe Radinovich clinging to a 44-43 percent lead, which suggested it would be the same kind of down-to-the-wire race we’ve seen in previous election cycles. Internal Health care for all See... POLL pg. 10
Ely forum TOWER AMBULANCE addresses Revenue increase important election issue surpassed by higher expenses by MELLISA ROACH Staff Writer since paid on-call ELY— Candidates and activists from a number of orga- by MARSHALL HELMBERGER nizations offered a consistent Managing Editor message on the issue of health TOWER— Six months after imple- care in the U.S. and how to pay mentation of a paid on-call staffing for it during a town hall forum program by the Tower Ambulance service held here last week. revenues are up by $105,174 over the The event, sponsored by the same period last year, due to both an DFL’s Third District Operating increase in the number of emergency Unit, drew a sizable crowd Ely physician Dr. Joe calls over 2017 and an increase in the to Vermilion Community Bianco makes a point on number of non-emergency transfers from College, who heard from DFL the topic of health care area hospitals. congressional candidate Joe at a forum at Vermilion That’s right in line with a Timberjay Radinovich and others about Community College in Ely. the importance of reforming the projection back in March, which estimat- ed a $200,000 increase in department health care system in the U.S. most. “If it hadn’t been for that, revenues when considered on a 12-month Health care, and its future, I probably would have been basis. About $5,000 of the increase in has become the top issue in lost,” he said. “There are a lot revenues this year is attributable to a this year’s midterm elections, of people out there who deal higher number of ambulance runs from according to Radinovich, and with routine problems in their January-March of this year, which the candidate talked personally life. Rich people, poor people, occurred before the paid on-call staffing about how the issue has affected and everyone in between. Too was initiated on April 1. him and his family over the often, what makes a difference Meanwhile, the higher cost of staff- years. in whether people can make it ing, house rental for staff, increased truck In the wake of family through those situations or not, maintenance, and other factors have tragedy, Radinovich openly is that someone in their life has pushed the department’s expenditures expressed the difficult times he a good job and can access health higher as well—by $142,896 through the had coping, and relayed what care for them.” He continued, “I end of September. That’s according to mattered the most was that his don’t think that in the wealthiest dad had a good job and good Leah Rogne and Bill Tefft talk with DFL budget data provided the city of Tower. and most productive country Timberjay wages, and had health care congressional candidate Joe Radinovich after A estimate produced in when the family needed it the See...ELY pg. 11 the forum last week. photos by F. Schumacher March indicated that the shift to paid See...TOWER pg. 12
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Greenwood Pizza Party on Oct. 20 NORTHWOODS FRIENDS OF THE ARTS GREENWOOD TWP- The Greenwood Community Recreation Board is hosting their annual all-you-can-eat pizza dinner and silent auction on October Events at NWFA Gallery in Cook Saturday, Oct. 20 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Vermilion Club. Come and support ongoing maintenance and COOK- At NWFA Gallery display and prints will be on sale improvements to the Greenwood Recreation Center. there is an explosion of new arts and for raffle. Everyone is welcome. Freewill donation for the and crafts made by your friends and Visit the NWFA Gallery pizza. Over 30 items for the auction. Get a head start neighbors. Enjoy an autumn drive to throughout the month to take in these on your holiday shopping. To donate auction items view the talented artist members of exhibits until Oct. 27. Gallery hours or if you have any questions, call Jarri Ankrum at Northwoods Friends of the Arts. It are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, 218-750-7236. will be a complex exhibit consist- Thursday, and Friday. On Saturday ing of the annual Members Show, the hours are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets available for TSAA Fall Auction “October Festival of the Arts” Artists meet at NWFA Gallery and “Rocks, Trees, and Water.” regularly on Tuesdays for Wood on Thursday, Nov. 8 Featured at this years Members Carvers Group, 6 to 8 p.m., on TOWER- Tickets are now available for the Show is a special exhibit in tribute Saturdays for Open Art, 9 a.m. to 1 Tower-Soudan Athletic Association Fall Auction on and memory of Sue Martin, inspi- p.m., and on the second Saturday of Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Wilderness at Fortune Bay. rational leader and first president each month for the Writers Group This once-a-year event features an appetizer of NWFA. “Rocks, Trees, and workshop, 1 to 3 p.m. Everyone is buffet, live and silent auctions, karaoke with Irene Pileated Woodpecker - “Time Water” is the theme, a celebration welcome, beginners and pros alike. Hartfield, and many games and raffles. While the for Lunch” colored pencil of the spirit of the wilderness. Some event is known as a “ladies” night, men are also drawing by Wanda Parks. of Martin’s paintings will be on welcome to attend. A cash bar is also available. We are also looking for donations of prizes for the games and auctions. Hand-crafted items, gift ARROWHEAD LIBRARIES baskets, wine and spirits, and gift certificates are needed. All the funds raised go to youth activities in Tower-Soudan. This is the group’s only fund- Musical program "When There’s Good to Be Done" raiser each year, so please consider helping out this important community event. In the last two years, coming to local libraries, Oct. 23 and Nov. 1 TSAA has donated over $8,500 in the community, REGIONAL- The Arrowhead Loretta wrote each of the songs including: Tower-Soudan Little League and Junior Library System is pleased to present about real-life people who experi- Legion baseball, the running club at Vermilion Curtis and Loretta’s “When There’s enced great challenges in their lives Country School, T-S Elementary Ely Marathon entry Good to Be Done,” a free musical and came out stronger for the journey. fees, community family events at Vermilion Country program being offered for ages 12 She interviewed each person, then School, athletics and choir fees at VCS, and more. to adult at Ely Public Library on crafted their story into a folk song. Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 10:30 a.m., at These are ordinary people with Ruby’s Pantry Oct. 27 in Babbitt Babbitt Public Library on Tuesday, extraordinary qualities. BABBITT- Ruby’s Pantry food distribution will Oct. 23 at 2 p.m., and at Cook Public This program, sponsored by be on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Library on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. Arrowhead Library System, was Babbitt Municipal Center, 71 South Dr. A $20 cash Experience original folk songs funded in part or in whole with donation at the door buys an abundance of food. No from husband-and-wife duo, Curtis money from Minnesota’s Arts and checks will be accepted. There are no income or res- and Loretta. Together, they deliver Cultural Heritage Fund. To learn idency guidelines. Bring two large boxes or baskets. beautiful harmonies and play several more about Arrowhead Legacy Ruby’s Pantry is sponsored by St. Pius X Catholic instruments, including folk harp, Events, please see our calendar Church. Volunteers are always welcome. guitars, mandocello, and banjo. Their at www.alslib.info, follow us on latest album, When There’s Good Twitter @ALSLibraryNews, or like Chimpy’s Family Fun Night at to Be Done, features story-songs of us on Facebook at www.facebook. TS Elementary on Tuesday Minnesota’s unsung heroes. com/alslibinfo. TOWER- Tower-Soudan Community Education is hosting a Family Fun Night with Chimpy on Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. Family Forest Workshop and Field Tour in Ely focused on There will be time in the gym with the rolling globe, tightrope walking, spinning plates, bounce water quality, wildlife habitat, and landowner resources house, and more. Snacks will be provided. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children. ELY- Despite the cool tempera- All participants need to fill out a registration tures, it was a beautiful day for the form, before participation or at the event. Call Healthy Forests, Healthy Habitats Tower-Soudan Elementary at 218-753-4040 with “Family Forest” Workshop and any questions. Field Tour on Saturday, Oct. 6 in Ely. The changing colors on the maple and aspen trees brightened the overcast, drizzly day for the workshop participants. Before heading outdoors, par- ticipants learned about how forests protect water quality, the wildlife habitat that forests provide, and tools, opportunities and incentives for land owners to be active stewards of their had a chance to meet many of their and opportunities for growing new woodlands. local foresters and representatives trees. It was an opportunity to see Private landowners play a of these organizations. the different choices, challenges, pivotal role in balancing these After lunch, participants headed and opportunities landowners faced needs for our forests, because 44 out to three sites just north of Ely, for similar situations dealing with a percent of forests in Minnesota are along the Echo Trail, to tour some blowdown. privately-owned. There are several local woodlands that had been The event was part of a unique programs available to help private affected by the 2016 blowdown. collaboration between government forest owners be stewards of their All three woodlands had similar and private landowners, conserva- woodlands including planning, cost- damage, similar trees, and similar tion and the timber industry, and share, and tax incentives that the terrain, but the woods looked very even wildlife and forestry. The East Minnesota DNR Forestry, Soil and different today because of how the Range Private Forest Management Water Conservation Districts, USDA landowners were able to react. Stakeholders Group typically puts on Natural Resources Conservation DNR Forester Steven Horndt a Private Woodland Workshop and Service, or private foresters can help compared the cost of the work done Field Tour each fall, rotating around landowners navigate. Participants on each site, the remaining damage, the East Range. 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ST. LOUIS COUNTY State: Stauber emails should be released by county Despite ruling, county officials say they won’t release the communications between Stauber and top GOP officials
by MARCUS WHITE and the Duluth News Tribune was a violation of the Minnesota case in court, and wins. know what was in the emails he Cook-Orr Editor requested the opinion from the Government Data Practices Act. Randy Lebedoff, legal sent to the National Republican Commissioner of Administration According to Massman, counsel for the Star Tribune, Campaign Committee from his REGIONAL—St. Louis after the county declined to the law in question, Minnesota said he found the county’s posi- county email address on county County officials announced release the emails, which are on Statute Chapter 13, does not tion “surprising,” and that the time. This has nothing to do with Wednesday that they plan to defy a government server, because apply to an individual acting on newspaper was “considering all politics, and everything to do a non-binding opinion issued the content of the messages behalf of an organization or other its options.” with public trust in government.” by the Minnesota Department were between Stauber and “an entity, only to a person acting on The opinion of the commis- In a statement to the Star of Administration regard- individual.” their own behalf and not repre- sioner drew a quick response from Tribune, Stauber spokeswoman ing email communications According to Minnesota senting any other organization. DFL candidate Joe Radinovich’s Caroline Tarwid said Stauber had between County Commissioner Newspaper Association attorney The opinion of Massman is campaign manager, Jordan declined all requests to release Pete Stauber and the National and public access expert Mark not legally binding and county Hagert, who noted that Stauber’s the emails and made a mocking Republican Congressional Anfinson, the officials released a statement on allies had gone after Radinovich claim that the Democratic Committee. law’s intent is Wednesday indicating that the for traffic violations, while Congressional Campaign The Commissioner of to prevent the county would not comply. Stauber’s own observance of the Committee had pulled support Administration issued an advi- disclosure of “Our highest priority has law was in doubt. from the Eighth District race. sory opinion on Tuesday that communica- always been and continues to “Pete Stauber seems to Radinovich’s commun-ica- found that St. Louis County acted tions between be to follow the law,” said the believe his election certificate tions director told the Timberjay improperly when it denied the elected offi- statement. allows him to live by one set on Tuesday evening while the Star Tribune and other media cials and The opinion does raise the of rules while the rest of us DCCC and the campaign are not access to the emails between actual con- stakes for the county if it refuses live by another,” Hagert said. allowed to coordinate, the image Stauber and the NRCC. Pete Stauber stituents, not to hand over the emails to media, “Stauber wasted official resourc- of a campaign in turmoil is just a “Government data are pre- lobbyists or including the Timberjay, which es and our taxpayer dollars to political ploy by the GOP. sumed to be public unless other- political groups. filed its own request earlier this strategize with Washington “Republicans are terrified wise classified,” Commissioner The Commissioner of month. In any court challenge, special interests and was caught, that they have a candidate that Matthew Massman said in his Administration agreed, con- judges must give considerable red-handed.” is sneaky and misleading and opinion. “When an entity denies cluding that the NRCC does not weight to opinions issued by the DFL Chairman Ken Martin isn’t being honest with voters,” access to data, it must cite spe- qualify as an individual under Department of Administration. echoed the sentiment in a state- he said. “They are trying to stir cific statutory authority or other the state’s interpretation of the And the county could be liable ment from the party stating, “Pete up a narrative that shows the legal justification for the denial.” law, so the county’s refusal to for attorneys fees for any media Stauber’s constituents in St. Radinovich campaign is being Both the Star Tribune hand over the communications organization that pursues the Louis County have every right to abandoned.”
TECHNOLOGY Tower area to join Blandin broadband initiative by JODI SUMMIT mitted the successful application wrote Joan Broten, TEDA Vice- us with the stepping stone we developed projects that advance Tower-Soudan Editor to be one of the four new com- Chair. “To be able to entice more have needed to promote our community-identified technol- munities in this year’s program. businesses, families and tourism area.” ogy goals over the two-year TOWER- The Tower- They are hoping to attract other with world-class internet access Selected communities work project period. Soudan area is the newest member area communities to be part of would give us the edge we need through a proven process to In addition, Broten said, of the Blandin Broadband the process, including surround- to grow and sustain our local define their technology goals, Blandin does provide a smaller Communities (BBC) on the Iron ing townships, Bois Forte, area economies.” measure current levels of broad- grant to help with administrative Range program. The program is schools, medical providers and “We have some amazing, band access and use, and seek expenses during the planning period. an intensive, two-year partner- assisted living facilities, DNR well-educated, hard-working, technical assistance and resourc- Broten said TEDA is ship between rural Minnesota offices, and the state park. fun-loving individuals ready to es to meet their goals. “Our area has been anxious- help with promoting and devel- Each BBC has the oppor- working to form a committee communities and the foundation. to lead the program in Tower- ly awaiting more technological oping our area,” she wrote. “The tunity to apply to Blandin The Tower Economic Soudan. growth for quite some time,” Iron Range BBC would provide Foundation for matching grants Development Association sub- (around $75,000) for locally
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The First Amendment of the United States Constitution e-mail: [email protected] OPINION Editorial Let the billionaires decide? Eighth District voters should reject the flood of attacks on Radinovich by dark money interests Should billionaire pouring millions into this casino magnates and oil race because they are con- company executives from cerned that Radinovich is other parts of the United somehow unfit for Congress. States have the right to deter- They’re waging their cam- mine the Eighth District’s paign of deceit in hopes that next congressman? That’s voters here will send Stauber the question that voters to Washington to help facili- in our region should be tate the further entrenchment asking themselves as a of the billionaires’ agenda literal handful of the coun- over America’s foreign try’s mega-rich are pouring and domestic policy. They millions of dollars into know that the most recent attacks against DFLer Joe round of tax cuts for the Radinovich, who is cur- rich has pushed America’s rently running to replace deficit higher and now they Congressman Rick Nolan want Congress to go after Letters from Readers in Washington. “entitlements” to facilitate seems to be about three months The onslaught is unlike even more tax cuts for the Admitting the truth McDonald has out of the year. Weather and anything we’ve ever seen wealthy. of white patriarchy the right agenda snow accumulations can be a before as secretive Super By entitlements, of big factor and it may be even Not one woman has ever been If we can’t have Tom PACS have inundated our course, they mean Social shorter some years. chosen by Senate Republicans Rukavina for our County television, computer, and Security and Medicare, I also believe that, as with for the Judiciary Committee. All Commissioner, Paul McDonald phone screens with an which both Congressional automobile registrations, the fee eleven Republican committee will be a good replacement. for recreational vehicles should endless stream of attacks leaders and Trump’s top members are white males, as An educator, community decrease as they age. that media fact-checkers, economic advisor, Larry was the court nominee. Every and union activist, Paul is a I do believe this issue needs like Politifact, have labled Kudlow, have indicated in member of the Supreme Court lifelong Ranger and knows our to be brought to the attention of “mostly false.” recent public comments was a white male until 1967 and communities. He has spent his state senators, state representa- Who are some of will be part of their agenda all male until 1981. The U.S. life living, working, and playing tives and the DNR on having these groups? The biggest if Republicans maintain Presidency was exclusively in northeasten Minnesota. He the registration fees issued on a white until President Obama. knows us, he knows our issues, spender, so far, is the total control in Washington. yearly basis and not being forced Women were not allowed to and he will be a strong advocate Congressional Leadership That’s become an issue in this to pay three years. vote until 1920. for us. Fund, which had poured race, even as Stauber stub- Please join me and speak A white patriarchy dom- Paul has worked with our $3.89 million into attack bornly refuses to acknowl- your voice on this matter. inates the American social youth for much of his adult life ads against Radinovich as edge what his party’s own Holly Abramson system. Women, minorities in coaching and teaching. They of Monday of this week. leaders have planned. Cook and working class whites are will be the beneficiaries at the The group has raised $100 Instead of address- not viewed as their equals. Two county level when he brings McDonald will be million this election cycle, ing the issue, Stauber’s power relationships are at work this knowledge to the board. almost one-third of it from attack dog billionaires have here: 1) “others” tolerated, but He has already promised to an area champion groups connected to Sheldon flooded the airwaves with not empowered, is patronizing, focus on the huge out-of-home Replacing a legend like Adelson, the casino magnate ads accusing Radinovich, 2) treating “others” as “father placements we have and get to Tom Rukavina is impossible, who has become the GOP’s of all people, of wanting to knows best,” is called paternal- the core reason why, so he can but St. Louis County 4th District ism. Asserting women’s rights help. He will also be an advocate biggest dark moneyman. destroy Medicare. That’s not voters can find their next cham- exposes the white male system for increasing mental health Adding to the haul are “mostly false”— that’s 100- pion this November in Paul as in the Kavanaugh hearing. services for our youth. major corporations, like percent pure b.s. Radinovich McDonald. Wealth, privilege and power Paul has promised to focus Koch Industries, and other wants to expand Medicare to I first met Paul as one of converge as prep school and the on making sure our roads and oil and coal interests, along cover everyone and he wants the hundreds of teenagers who Ivy League-tutored maintain a bridges are safe and of high attended his basketball camps at with companies like Erik to improve the program by “pecking order” of entitlement. quality, and he will advocate for Vermilion Community College. Prince’s Blackstone Group, adding vision and dental A clash of privileged interests fairness and equity for our area As an educator and coach, Paul a corporation that has grown coverage, which Medicare with common rights erupts with at the county board. For these treated us like young adults rich providing mercenaries doesn’t currently cover. passion and belief over reason reasons, I urge you to consider and pushed us to improve our around the world. The biggest question and fact as a force against inev- voting for Paul McDonald as skills and grow as both players Another big Super PAC for voters here is, are we itable change. Many no longer your County Commissioner for and people. Those camps were going to let a handful of have faith in the American District 4. spender is the America First just one example of how Paul Dream as they struggle with Kim Stokes Action Fund, which had billionaires who couldn’t has pulled people together and stubborn systemic barriers. Britt dumped nearly $2 million find the Eighth District on invested in the youth of the Tribalism is an outgrowth into attacks on Radinovich, a map if their gilded lives Northland for many years. of inequality and exclusion, Snow machine funded again by a who’s- depended on it, decide who Paul has demonstrated over whereas, solidarity emerges who of the mega-rich. represents us in Congress? registration is his career that he’s an excellent from inclusion. A closed system teacher, communicator, and just None of these compa- We suspect voters here have keeps the many uninformed and too expensive a great guy to be around. He’s nies or individuals have any enough common sense to powerless, while openness and I just recently received down-to-earth, approachable, real connection to the Eighth see these attacks for what light serves justice. A “white- my snowmobile registration and focused on the right issues. District. But they were the they are. They aren’t just out” blinds us from seeing renewal notice a few weeks ago His advocacy for economic primary beneficiaries of attacking Joe Radinovich. social control as the province of for two snowmobiles I own, that development and mental health, the GOP tax cuts and they They’re attacking the very Caucasian men of privilege, with are 21 and 22 years-old. Each is a in addition to core county ser- women, minorities, working fee of $111 which is a mandatory want to protect a Republican notion of democracy, by vices, is refreshing. No doubt class and the poor, not welcome. three-year fee when using the majority in Congress, so overwhelming the political there will be many challenges Due process of law is the trails. That is up approximately they can continue their push debate in a manner that’s for him to tackle, but as someone first line of defense by men 30 percent from three years ago! for lower taxes for the rich at guaranteed to turn off voters. who coached, taught, refereed, accused of sexual assault, but Why are we required to the expense of our nation’s If those of us in the Eighth and served as an athletic director, where is due process when pay for three years? No one can Paul has proven he knows how future. want to send a message, we institutions ignore the pleas of predict that their snowmobile or to multi-task and build relation- If you can judge a man should tell the billionaires women as accusers? A white any other recreational vehicle ships across the region. by the friends he keeps, to knock it off. Tell them male system of power and priv- that requires a three-year regis- On Nov. 6, please vote for Radinovich’s Republican they can’t buy this seat ilege convulses from historical tration is going to be operable Paul McDonald as your next opponent Pete Stauber with their negative attacks. and human forces that collide in during that period. county commissioner. clearly has some explaining Northeastern Minnesotans open conflict and raises the ques- In my case I have very old Arik Forsman tion, “can we handle the truth?” snowmobiles and it is possible to do. The billionaires aren’t should be smarter than that. Duluth Harold Honkola they will not last for the next Tower three years. Our riding season Focus on health care bodes well for Democrats You only need himself is talking Americans rightly see the GOP Republican attorneys general raise the cost of coverage, for as to pay attention to about health care. as the biggest threat to their who have worked in league with many as 130 million Americans. the dynamics of Candidates from health care access. GOP leaders in Congress to try to During recent candidate the Eighth District both parties are con- The public’s angst over undermine the ACA in the courts. forums, Radinovich has kept congressional firming from the health care was fueled this Since passage of the ACA the focus on health care reform, race to understand field what the polls summer when the Trump admin- eight years ago, insurance com- including advancing toward why Republicans have been saying istration, in a highly-unusual panies have been prohibited a single-payer Medicare-for- are worried about for months. Right move, opted not to defend a from denying coverage based on all system, like seniors in the holding the U.S. now, Americans are portion of the Affordable Care pre-existing conditions, and it’s U.S. already enjoy. The plan House. The GOP’s most worried about Act that, among other things, one of the most popular aspects being advanced by leaders like attack machine is the future of health requires insurance companies to of the law with the public. Going Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders focused on DFLer care— and that’s a provide coverage for people with back to the bad old days, as the would not only expand Medicare Joe Radinovich’s MARSHALL good playing field pre-existing conditions. That Trump administration and GOP eligibility to everyone, it would old parking tickets, HELMBERGER for Democrats at provision, and others, is under members of Congress want, while Radinovich a time when many assault by nearly two dozen could deny coverage, or sharply See HEALTH ...pg. 5 TIMBERJAY Newspapers October 19, 2018 5 Letters from Readers find them rather entertaining. he supports mining. Period. We Some of the things that I would 1. The township hired a Here’s why I’m One of my favorite ones was do it better here than anywhere NOT suggest to put in a cam- licensed contractor to replace backing McDonald a few years ago where this ener- else in the world, we’re blessed paign ad would be: the water spigot at the township. getic candidate, eager to show with abundant natural resourc- Vote for me, I will make up The CONTRACTOR used the I’m for Paul McDonald for us all that he’s “one of us” aired es, we’ve been mining here for information given to me by the incorrect spigot. Rather than County Commissioner. Why? some footage with him sporting 130 years, and we still have county so that I can use fear to notify the township board (when I’ve known Paul all his life. his orange vest and shiny new the cleanest water in the state. walk the fence on the canister her husband was the chairman), He’s as honest as the day is long. shotgun … hunting deer! It was And there are some who think site. Joanne Bassing reported it to And he’ll be honest to the tax- good enough to put on America’s giving canoe rides and selling Another slogan could be: I the MN Department of Health. payers of District 4. Next, he’s Funniest Home Videos. McBurgers is going to give us will never spend any of your tax WHO DOES THAT and WHY? loyal to his family, friends, and There’s one candidate this a raging economy? dollars to improve my knowl- 2. The Fire Chief handed out community. He’s been married fall who doesn’t need to resort Without taconite, cop- edge of town board functions by something during the meeting to Tracy for 27 years, and with to these comedian acts— that is per-nickel, and all the busi- not attending any training until I and the CLERK failed to put a her help, he’s raised two lovely Pete Stauber, who is running for nesses up and down the line am shamed into doing so. Even copy in the public folder. Rather daughters. And true to the princi- Congress in the Eighth District. that support these industries, after a unanimous vote by the than asking for a copy, John ples his parents taught him, he’s Here is a guy who can stand on northern Minnesota would residents at the annual meeting Bassing asked the state auditor been loyal to his community. his merits without smoke-and- shrivel up to one big ghost town that each board member attends for a ruling on an open meeting Paul’s been raising money mirror acts to make us believe as desolate as northern Siberia. one training per year. violation. WHO DOES THAT for good causes for over 25 he’s something he’s not. For More importantly, Pete supports Vote for me, I will mislead and WHY? years. He’s been mentoring eight years on the Hermantown the miners who work in these state employees to find out which 3. When Chair Ralston young people and teaching them City Council and six years on plants and pits. After all, these resident had called to verify if explained that his contact at how to be good citizens for three the St. Louis County Board as are the beneficiaries of these safe drinking water was being the county mentioned that there decades. And he gets along with the voice of reason and practical good jobs where these workers provided at the town hall. MAY not (NOT WILL NOT) old and young alike. Paul has reality, he has the background to can now support their families, OE, Elect me, I will be room at the 77 dump site for proven that, as a well-respected know how government works. schools, local businesses and provide false statements to an the recycling canisters and they referee who is known for his I got to know Pete before government. Administrative Hearing Judge MAY need to go to Soudan, fairness. And God knows we he was a county commissioner, Actually, I was a little when questioned on an inves- John Bassing called someone could use some good refereeing and I found him to be one of the disheartened when I first heard tigation into open meeting law else at the county and was given in these contentious times. finest fellows you could ever Pete was running for Congress. violations. different information. Clearly Paul McDonald will fight meet. Patriotic, intelligent, a true His absence on the county board Support me, when elected, I the county provided conflict- for the middle class. He’s been family man and a real American would leave a huge hole in our will approve employee policies ing information. Bassing now a leader in his union. He’s been all the way. The first time I met local government. and then later deny that the board accuses Chair Mike Ralston of a statewide advocate for working him, he had a small-size copy Nevertheless, if Pete is ever approved them and put that lying to the township during people before the legislature, of the Constitution in his shirt answering a higher calling, all I in writing. two township meetings and in supporting mining and good pocket - and it was even a nicer can say is, more power to him. I find it problematic that the Timberjay online comments jobs for our people. Paul has copy than the one I had in mine! God knows the common sense the same board that so strongly and letters to the editor. WHO never forgotten his roots. He’s a I didn’t have to remind him that he would bring to Washington is opposed “false and misleading DOES THAT and WHY? fourth-generation Ranger whose elected officials are to respect sorely needed. What an asset he statements” and discussed the I expect elected township grandparents worked the mines. and serve the people they repre- would be there, not a bag of hot issue as an agenda item seems to supervisors to be trustworthy, He knows that taconite mining sent - he well knew this already. air from a ‘Texas’ cowboy who’s have not been able to avoid them. have integrity, and have the best remains the backbone of our Right down the line, Pete is all hat and no cattle, but really A slogan that I would interests of the township at heart. economy and that copper-nickel there on all the important issues. one of us who knows our way of support: I will serve the township The current group of supervisors wealth could help our region Second Amendment Rights - as life here in northern Minnesota to the best of my ability and listen continue to fulfill those expec- thrive for many generations to well as our other constitutional and that comes from a working to the residents, knowing that not tations. In my opinion, the come. rights. The proper role of gov- class family. Pete Stauber is cut everyone will agree with all of Bassings do NOT, and seem to There’s no doubt in my mind ernment to serve their citizens from the same stuff that made this my decisions. I will not use false have some TWISTED agenda. that Paul McDonald is the leader … instead of cranking on a great country, and he is the one and misleading statements. I will Steve Rodgers we need. He’ll make us proud. pipe wrench around the neck we need to send to Washington serve with honesty and integrity Greenwood Township Join me in voting for Paul on of people and businesses to on Nov.6. in the performance of my duties. Nov. 6. conform to the latest government Jim Hofsommer Jeff Maus Tom Rukavina edict. He gets it. Markham Lake Vermilion, Tower Subscribe to the St. Louis County He also has a grip on the TIMBERJAY! Commissioner, District 4 economy. You can’t have A few campaign Why all the bashing Call healthy communities and fam- 218-753-2950 Pete Stauber ilies without having good jobs. thoughts for of Greenwood? In this neck of the woods, and In the course of attending the reflects what made for the good of the whole state, Greenwood township meetings and reading America great this means mining. Unlike I would like to say a few the Timberjay and Tower News, some who sputter and stutter words on campaigning for I have to question the obsessive Some people are depressed and talk ventriloquist, Pete has election to the Greenwood behavior of John and Joanne with all the political ads on the said it clearer than all the rest; Board of Supervisors. Bassing: air - blah, blah, blah. I, however, HEALTH...Continued from page 4 expand the kind of cover- this fall, and Stauber often a steaming pile of... need care about and have opted “would inevitably lead to because Americans are age available, to services has little to say except to I say more? The editorial for simplicity over the con- the massive rationing of familiar with Medicare. like dental and eye care. attack Radinovich over was so rife with falsehoods voluted health care plans health care.” They know that it doesn’t The concept is popular the cost of the Medicare- that media fact-checkers’ proposed by the Clintons At the same time, put doctors and hospitals with the public and, for for-all proposal, which pants caught on fire just in the 1990s, and President writes Trump, “Doctors out of business. Indeed, the first time, Democrats Radinovich supports, or from reading it. One of Obama in 2009. The ACA, and hospitals would be put most of the hospitals and are really starting to talk note that Radinovich was them said that virtually with its thousands of pages out of business. Seniors doctors serving north- seriously about it. in the Legislature when every sentence in the of complex legalese, was would lose access to their eastern Minnesota exist Republicans, mean- the state created MNsure, op-ed has an inaccuracy picture perfect for GOP favorite doctors. There today largely because of while, have put themselves the statewide healthcare or mischaracterization. In attacks. Government take- would be long wait lines Medicare. Seniors know in a box on the issue. When exchange, which had a other words, it was classic over! Death panels! You for appointments and that Medicare gives them the Democrats first started noticeably rocky start-up. Trump. name it, the GOP trotted procedures. Previously free access to the doctors talking about a single-pay- In other words, Trump, of course, it out. covered care would effec- of their choice. Extending er approach in the 1990s, Stauber is reacting to is desperate to keep the But Medicare-for-all? tively be denied.” that right to all Americans the Republicans respond- the issue like every other House, and its ability to Gee, how many seniors do All of these state- doesn’t take it away from ed with a market-based Republican right now— investigate his corrupt you know who want out of ments are, in fact, false. seniors, and anyone with counterproposal which with absolutely nothing administration, in the Medicare? Medicare-for-all, as pro- common sense knows that. ultimately became the of substance. Stauber, like hands of people he can Trump, in his USA posed by Sen. Sanders Which is probably basis for the ACA. Ever the rest of his party, has control. And right now, Today op-ed, falsely and others would do the one reason we’re hearing since President Obama no solution at all to the it appears that the GOP’s accused Democrats exact opposite of what an awful lot about Joe proposed the Republican issue— other than trying wrecking ball approach of wanting to destroy the president described. Radinovich’s parking plan, of course, the GOP to destroy the current to health care is the Medicare and the entire But while the Republicans tickets. has falsely vilified it as a system, which despite its single biggest threat to health care system. Under have had success vilifying One thing’s for sure. “huge government take- many flaws, does manage Republican rule. the Democrat’s plan, writes past Democratic health Pete Stauber sure doesn’t over of health care” and its to give affordable health By playing offense, for Trump, Medicare would be care proposals, they’re want to talk about health repeal has been the number care access to tens of a change, the Democrats eliminated and Americans likely to find tougher care. one organizing principle millions of Americans have put themselves in a would be prohibited from going this time. That’s of every GOP campaign who didn’t have it before. much stronger position on enrolling in private health since. It’s perfectly in keeping a key issue that Americans insurance plans, which Today, however, the with a party that has made GOP is facing the same mean-spiritedness their Embarrass Ice Candle problem as the dog who lodestar. 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leadership of the Tower infrastructure, new and working on reducing the Editor’s Note: Steve Altenburg In 2006 I began serv- Fire department as well as old. Understanding and old unfunded debt. My The Timberjay is the continued growth and addressing the needs of efforts will focus on work- publishing unedited ing the City of Tower as a volunteer, first as a fire- expansion of the Tower citizens while balancing ing with the council to- statements from candi- Ambulance. budgetary constraints is wards responsible growth, dates for Tower Mayor. fighter and then serving on various commissions I believe it is the pri- integral to Towers suc- long-term financial stabil- We will be publishing mary responsibility of all cess. ity, and investment in our statements from the and committees. I stand firmly behind my record elected officials to protect I cannot make any existing infrastructure. council candidates in its citizens and the assets grandiose promises about I appreciate the op- next week’s paper (and of work and dedication to our community in every of the City by making the future, because if portunity and voter con- earlier online at www. informed decisions that elected I will be only 1 sideration to continue to timberjay.com). The position that I have been granted to hold. This in- benefit the greater good. of 5 votes. I can promise serve the City of Tower, as city election is on Tues- This requires sound in- that I will not support un- your Mayor. day, Nov. 6. cludes the successful bud- geting, management, and vestments in growth and funded debt, and continue
states. ing and operating a real is now throwing his hat ter for the Area- Setup are experiencing a time of I was Born in the estate agency and was a into the world of Tower and managed Charita- change in our community Soudan Hospital to the Communications Spe- politics, Hill responded, ble Gambling for Tower just like all communities. late Stanley “Bunker” cialist working with the That’s a good question? Fire Dept. former Civil I look forward to helping Hill (Tower’s postmaster Local Government agen- But I have a simple an- Defense director. CEO the city take inventory, for years), and Mary Ann cies. I developed a loyal swer, The Citizens of Tower Firemen’s Re- confirm where we now (Chiabotti) Hill, I was following and dedicated Tower Deserve better. lief Assoc. Generating are and what direction we raised on the Main Street. customer base and I am I designed and Con- Thousands of Dollars need to go so we can ex- I am Graduate of Tow- known by My customers structed the Tower Air- for meaningful projects perience a prosperous fu- er High School and was for my fair, honest, and port A&D Building and through out our commu- ture. The citizens, people confirmed at St. Martin’s straight forward dealings. was the City Real Estate nities. I also served As- who live in Tower, need Catholic Church in Tow- I was instrumental Consultant. I am a Com- sistance Ambulance Su- to help determine the di- er. I hold an Associate’s in obtaining over a mil- munications Specialist pervisor, Former Fire rection we go from here. Degree from Vermilion lion dollars in funding and served as Chairman Chief- Asst. Chief- and When ELECTED I will Jeff Hill Community College in for the fire department of Planning and Zon- Training Officer with keep open communica- Hi Folks, My name is Ely. I reside in Tower through grants, charitable ing. Created the Tower 20 years of service (re- tions with all of Tower’s Jeff Hill, I am your can- and have been a Taxpay- gambling, and subsidies Ambulance Equipment tired) Pilot Single Engine citizens and promptly didate for Mayor for the er for many years in our from outside govern- Subsidy program along Aircraft (I have a vision respond with “boots on Greater City of Tower. I nice little town. mental funding sources. side my life long friend of the big picture) Past the ground” to your con- have lived in Tower all The pages of Tower Jeff chaired the planning the late Ballard Turnbull Performance will be in- cerns. We are all in this my life except for a brief history are filled with the commission for years and (foundation). WE Cre- dicative of future results together, and I am Pull- period when I took my accomplishments of My the commission wrote the ated the Tower Ambu- for your city. ing for Ya, Lets Keep our business on the road to family and I am no ex- city’s current zoning or- lance Equipment Subsidy I want to serve the Stick on the Ice. explore ideas in business ception. I was a member dinance while under his program Project Inter- people of Tower. “I love incubation, Jeff proudly of the Main Street busi- direction. cept with ALS service this Town” We are facing ness community own- When asked why he with Life Flight Helicop- challenging times, WE
Orlyn Kringstad present a plan for devel- recreational amenities We Get Business group, manager, leader and ex- The role of rural, opment around the Tower will begin during the first Entrepreneur Fund, and ecutive, both in business small town/ local gov- Harbor area and Harbor half of 2019. MN DEED. Two out- and in the non-profit ernment is to effectively North. I did so, and my Meanwhile I am comes are the Lamppa world, for nearly five manage civil services and team and our plan (Tow- pleased that we have ini- Manufacturing expansion decades I expect to use public affairs of the city, er-Vision 2025) were ac- tiated new commercial in Tower’s Industrial Park my international man- provide for common city- cepted. development and lodging and a second company agement experience to wide utilities and related In cooperation with that have already brought that is poised to establish develop Tower, and the services. Tower’s engi- other community lead- significant economic business operations there local region, into a thriv- neering and maintenance ers we organized a “Vi- development to Tower. in early 2019. ing model for sustainable services does this very sion for Tower” survey, Negotiating the sale of Tower is the cen- economic growth, broad- well. that generated over 350 the dilapidated Standing ter for commerce for the ening the tax base, stabi- Tower must also have responses, and held a Bear Marina to “Your smaller townships around lizing or lowering taxes, a Vision and Plan to man- well-attended city-wide Boat Club” was the first us. They rely on Tower populating Main Street age growth creating an ‘Tower Visioning Forum’ step in revitalizing the for food, banking, enter- with traffic-stopping environment for business that identified develop- Tower Harbor North area. tainment and other ser- shops and services, and will drive further devel- expansion, creating jobs ment priorities for the Reopening MarJo Motel vices. We need to look upgrading Tower’s resi- opment. and affordable housing, City of Tower. Building has also brought signif- for and develop areas of dential neighborhoods. On January 23 last and building infrastruc- townhome residences icant economic benefit cooperation and services I look forward to year we organized a fo- ture to ensure long-term around the Tower Harbor to Tower and has proven that address cost-saving elaborating on these plans rum for local businesses success for commerce in was priority one, partly that establishing a resort/ economies of scale and at the candidate forum, interested in either ex- the city. Tower does this because it was mandat- conference hotel adjacent provide local job and October 24 at the Tower panding or establishing less well. ed by the city as their to the Marina and MarJo business opportunities so Civic Center. a business in Tower. At- Three years ago, I 1st priority. Building the Motel is feasible and will that we grow and prosper tendees and presenters was invited by Tower town homes, along initial bring significant jobs and together. included IRRRB, APEX- City Council (TEDA) to limited commercial and revenue to the city which As a collaborative COMMUNITY NOTICES St. James Movie Night on a reunion that opens old wounds and signs on their doors welcoming chil- Tower Fire Department Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. forces them to address the issues that dren. Trick-or-treating will start an hour hosting children’s Halloween pulled them apart. The film is rated PG. earlier than in previous years, because TOWER- St. James Presbyterian elementary students have an early re- Party, Oct. 31 Church in Tower is hosting a free movie lease time on Wednesdays. TOWER- Area children and their night on Sunday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. This Trick-or-treat on Tower’s Main Street on Wednesday, Any participating business that did families are invited to the Community month’s movie is “God’s Not Dead – A not get a sign can pick one up at the Halloween Party sponsored by the Tow- Light in Darkness.” After a deadly fire Oct. 31 Timberjay office. er Fire Department. The party will be rips through St. James Church, Hadle- TOWER- Area children are invit- held on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 4-6 igh University leaders use the tragedy to ed to trick-or-treat on Main Street after p.m. at the Tower Civic Center. The push the congregation off campus, forc- school on Tuesday, Oct. 31 starting at 2 event is free and all area families are ing the church to defend its rights and p.m. Participating businesses will have welcome. bringing1-20 Cook VFW_9-12together Cookestranged VFW 1/18/17 brothers for
CookVFW Greenwood Community Recreation Board The Open Daily at Noon CLOSED on TUESDAYS Silent Auction Timberjay and classified Happy Hour all you can eat PIZZA Daily 4-6 p.m. at the ads reach All Beer & Drinks Bar Menu & Pizza readers VERMILION CLUB Tower Residents are Cordially Invited to a Available of all three Event Rentals SATURDAY, Meet and Greet Forum Welcome OCTOBER 20, 2018 editions Candidates for Tower Mayor and Council 218-780-6709 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Pull-Tabs Sold Daily every week. Lic. 00390 Come support ongoing maintenance and improvements Wednesday, Oct. 24 Sunday FREE Pool to the Greenwood Recreation Area! 6 - 7:30 p.m. Tower Civic Center Thursday Bingo Everyone is Welcome! - Free-will donation for pizza Early Bird 6 p.m. Progressive Prizes Call 753-2950 Mayor: Steve Altenburg, Jeff Hill, Orlyn Kringstad Over 30 Items for Auction Council: Steve Abrahamson, Rachel Beldo, Friday 4:30-7 p.m. Michael Larson, Mary Shedd Hamburger Special To Get you Started on Your Holiday Shopping to place yours now! Sponsored by the Tower Soudan Civic Club Take-Out 666-0500 To donate auction items or with questions call Jarri Ankrum at 750-7236. TIMBERJAY Newspapers TOWER-SOUDAN LOCAL NEWS October 19, 2018 7
TOWER AEOA Senior Week of Oct. 22 Dining Menu TOWER- Vermil- Monday Meet and Greet Candidate Forum set ion Country School and TOPS - Immanuel AEOA sponsor a senior Lutheran Church, Tower, dining site at the char- at 9 a.m. for Oct. 24 at the Tower Civic Center ter school in Tower. All TOWER- The Tower-Soudan that will be read by the moderator. meals include salad bar, Embarrass Al-Anon fruit, choice of beverage, Civic Club is sponsoring a Meet The final portion of the forum will Family Group- Hope and Greet Candidate Forum at the be a time for individuals to talk and dessert. Reservations are ap- Lutheran Church, 5088 Tower Civic Center on Wednes- one-on-one with candidates. Hwy. 21, 6 p.m. day, Oct. 24 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. All Coffee an’ will be provided by preciated the day before, or morning of, but walk- Tower voters and other interested the Civic Club and Sulu’s. Tuesday community members are invited Mayoral candidates include ins are always welcome. to attend. Steve Altenburg, Jeff Hill, and Take-outs available. Se- Tower Area Food niors age 60 and older As of press time, all three Orlyn Kringstad. Council candi- Shelf- Open on the third who have registered for mayoral candidates and three of dates Steve Abrahamson, Rachel Tuesday of every month the program and their from 2:30-5:30 p.m. the four active council candidates Beldo, Michael Larsen and Mary partners qualify for spe- have agreed to participate. Shedd have all said they will at- cial pricing of $4 per Located in the back of The forum will be moderated tend. Victoria Ranua, who had meal, but all ages are the Timberjay building on by Tower resident and Civic Club filed for council, has indicated she welcome at the regular Main Street. Next food member Ellie Larmouth, PhD. candidate will have three minutes is withdrawing from the race. rate of $5.75. There are shelf day is Nov. 20. Larmouth is a retired college pro- to address the forum. That will be The election will be held on no income guidelines. fessor, who has worked as a teach- followed by a 30-minute question general election day, Tuesday, Meals are served Greenwood Fire Dept.- er and a therapist. and answer session, where audi- Nov. 6, at the Tower Civic Center. from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Meetings on the first The forum will consist of an ence members can submit written on days when the char- (drill) and third (business introductory section where each questions for individual candidates ter school is open. Call meeting) Tuesday of each the school at 218-753- month at 7 p.m. 1246 ext. 1003 for res- VERMILION COUNTRY SCHOOL ervations, or call AEOA at 1-800-662-5711 ext. Wednesday Four VCS students 7323 for the one-time Tower AA- Open Basics- attended Construct registration process. 7 p.m. at St. James Tomorrow at the Homebound seniors Presbyterian Church. Range Recreational can sign up for meal de- Questions, call 753-2332. Civic Center in livery. To register for the Eveleth this past new Meals on Wheels, Thursday week. High school or for more information, students were please call AEOA Senior AA Meeting- Lake invited to this Nutrition at 218-735- Vermilion 12x12 (Open). Skilled Trades 6899. 6:30 p.m. at Immanuel and Construction Lutheran Church, Tower, Careers Expo. Week of Oct. 22 use the rear side door This event was Monday- Sweet and entrance. made possible Sour Chicken Rice Bowl, by the Northeast Bread Stick Vermilion Country School Minnesota Office Tuesday- Italian Board- Next meeting is of Job Training/ Meatball Sub Sandwich, Thursday, Oct. 25 at Northeast Career Corn 4:45 p.m. Meetings EdVenture, Career Wednesday- Ham- posted online at & Tech Ed/Perkins, burger Gravy over vermilioncountry.org. the Northland Mashed Potatoes, Dinner Foundation and Roll, Green Beans IRRRB. Thursday- Taco Sal- ad, Corn Muffin Friday- Pigs (Hot BREITUNG Dog) in a Blanket, Baked Beans Breitung Fire Department working on renovations by STEPHANIE UKKOLA layed due to needed equipment be- brotherhood of the fire service. We Staff Writer ing on back-order. After the lights have the desire to serve, the cour- timberjay.com are finished the room will be paint- age to act and the ability to perform SOUDAN- The Breitung ed, and work will be done on the to help the residents of Breitung (218) 753-2950 Township Board, last Thursday, plumbing. Township and surrounding com- heard from Fire Chief Steve Bur- A proposed ordinance, to munities no matter how large or gess who has been working on the charge residents for false-alarm fire small. the renovations to the old maintenance calls, will be changed to read that Vision statement TIMBERJAY garage which will soon be home residents get two warnings, then We, The Breitung Fire and Res- to the fire department. The fire -de a $500 charge on the third false- cue Department, strive to be inno- The Tower-Soudan Timberjay and partment has also been doing some alarm call. The warnings will reset vative, well trained, and proficient Cook-Orr Timberjay are published housekeeping and updating their annually. in response to the evolving needs of weekly on Friday by The Timberjay, policy manual and mission state- The township board approved the residents of Breitung Township Inc. Offices are at 414 Main St., ments. the rules of engagement, and a new and surrounding communities. Box 636, Tower, MN 55790 [218- The board heard from their mission statement, vision state- 753-2950], and PO Box 718, Ely, MN 55731 [218- attorney that the cost to review ment, and logos for the fire depart- Other business 365-3114]. Fax number is 218-753-2916. E-mail the department’s new policy book ment. Chief Dan Nylund said that address is [email protected]. Visit our web- approved by the board at their last Rules of engagement the lien on an impounded truck has site at www.timberjay.com. meeting, would cost $2,500. The We will take great risk to save been paid off by the township and Entered as Periodicals at the Post Office in attorney suggested they use a sam- a life. We will take some risk to will be sold. Nylund also said he is Tower, Minnesota. POSTMASTER: Send address ple policy, which they supplied, save property. We will risk nothing seeking another part-time officer. changes to: The Timberjay, P.O. Box 636, Tower, and then have the department per- for life and property already lost. The township board approved MN 55790. Three award-winning community edi- sonalize it as needed. Burgess said Mission statement an expenditure of up to $1,500 for tions are published each week for Tower/Soudan, he will do that. We, the Breitung Fire and Res- a back-up generator that would be Cook/Orr, and Ely. Burgess said, on the renova- cue Department, are dedicated to used to open surface building ga- tions to the garage soon to be fire life safety, incident stabilization, rage doors in case of power outage. Publisher Marshall Helmberger hall, that the new LED lighting has and property conservation. We en- The next township board meet- General Manager Jodi Summit been installed, but other work is de- courage comaraderie through the ing will be Wednesday, Oct. 24 at Staff Writers Melissa Roach Stephanie Ukkola Embarrass-Vermillion FCU offering financial counseling Ely Editor Keith Vandervort Subscribe to the TOWER- The Em- Services on Tuesday, Oct. a spending plan, student Cook/Orr Editor Marcus White TIMBERJAY! barrass-Vermillion Feder- 23, by appointment. loan repayment options, Office Manager M. M. 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Gardner Trust OUR COMMUNITY offers grants Libraries ELY - The Donald Ely library G. Gardner Humanities Hours: Monday — Friday, Trust’s second grant 10 a.m.-6 p.m. A gathering of arts in Ely cycle of the year has a Saturdays — 8 a.m. to noon grant application dead- Closed on Sundays line at noon on Friday, Phone: 365-5140 by KEITH VANDERVORT Oct. 26. Ely Editor ARTS in Ely group produces arts directory Grant forms and Babbitt library eligibility requirements ELY - Have you ever “ARTS in Ely began keting, and outreach. Our Once the basic direc- are available on the wanted to find a choir to with a meeting last mission is to promote art tory listings are working Monday Noon-6 pm Tuesday Noon-6 pm Gardner Humanities sing with, a watercolor November for those who creation, experiences, and well, more elaborate paid Wednesday Noon-6 pm Trust website at www. class, or a jewelry maker wished to discuss ways to collaborations in our area.” listings will be available to Thursday Noon-6 pm gardnertrust.org. Those to create a special gift? make our already impres- The gathering at those who wish to have a Friday Noon-5 pm without internet access Ely has all this and much sive arts community an Northern Grounds next full page that can include Phone: 827-3345 can contact Keiko more, and soon there will even better place for artists week celebrates the com- more images and text. “For Williams by phone at be an online directory to to collaborate, arts con- pletion of the planning artists or groups who don’t 218-365-2639 or email help artists and audiences sumers to find what they stage for the directory and have a website, this will at info@gardnertrust. connect with one another. need, and the arts to con- gives arts participants a provide an opportunity Support groups chance to become familiar to have a web presence AA org to have an applica- ARTS in Ely, a recent- tribute to the overall Ely - Alcoholics tion mailed to them. ly-formed collaboration of economy,” Williams said. with how it will work and at a very affordable rate,” Anonymous Completed appli- area artists, is developing More than 75 people to support the effort by cre- Williams noted. AA - 7 p.m. Mondays, cations can be mailed a directory of all Ely-area gathered for the first ating a listing or making a “The website commit- First Lutheran Church, to the Trust office at artisis at their website, meeting at Amici’s Event donation or both, she said. tee is hopeful that the paid 915 E. Camp St. P.O. Box 720, Ely, MN www.ArtsInEly.org, and Center, shared their The ARTS In Ely pages will provide enough WOMEN’S AA - Noon 55731 or dropped off they will demonstrate it to thoughts, and created ad Directory will have cate- income to maintain the Mondays, Ledgerock at the Ely City Hall, the public at a celebration hoc committees to work gories not only for visual directory from year to year,” Community Church, Ely - Clerk’s Office, at 209 on Thursday, Oct.25, from on a variety of tasks. artists, crafters, writers, she said. Donations are crit- use 15th Street entrance. E. Chapman Street. 5-7 p.m. in the Society According to Williams, musicians, and other per- ical as ARTS in Ely has no BABBITT AA - 7 p.m. Hall, upstairs of Northern at subsequent meetings, formance artists, but also other source of income and, Tuesdays, Woodland Grounds. attendees decided not to for venues like galleries although the web creators
Presbyterian Church. According to the form an official non-profit and restaurants with live are being generous with their BreathingBreathing Out Out organization, but to engage music, arts organizations, time and rates and volunteers AL-ANON - Sundays ARTS in Ely web devel- by C Rolando ©2018 opers, the new one-stop with already-existing ones arts education opportu- have contributed much of 8-9 p.m. at St. Anthony’s by Cecilia Rolando © 2018 online arts directory is and encourage their input. nities, and resources for the planning, the project Catholic Church in Ely. expected to go live by The next major tasks were artists from grant sources will cost close to $3,500 to For persons who encoun- January. identified as creating an to piano tuners to stores set up and maintain for the ter alcoholism in a “See the directory online directory and an with supplies for the arts. first year. relative or friend. online calendar. “Anyone involved in For those who can’t BABBITT AL-ANON - in action, learn how to create a free listing and Their mission state- Ely arts is welcome to have attend the celebration and Thursdays, 7 p.m., at search the site, chat with ment: “ARTS in Ely is a a free listing that includes demonstration at Northern Woodland Presbyterian the developers, and make cooperative whose purpose the name of the individual, Grounds next week, dona- Church. a donation to help fund this is to nurture and develop group or location, a small tions can be made online CO-DEPENDENTS’ community asset,” said the Ely area arts communi- image, a brief description, at ArtsInEly.org or by 12-step support group, Keiko Williams, one of the ty with resources, connec- and contact information,” mailing a check to Arts noon Fridays, St. organizers of the initiative. tions, and support, and to she said. Websites in the in Ely, c/o Thea Sheldon, Anthony’s Catholic Appetizers will be served promote economic growth contact section will have P.O. Box 788, Ely, MN Church, Ely. an early snow fall and there will be a cash bar. through networking, mar- a live link. 55731. wakes up the senses to cold ELY FOOD SHELF - anticipate white Third Wednesday each month, 15 W. Conan St.. ADULT BASIC Subscribe to the EDUCATION TIMBERJAY! Ornamental Hermit Studio a quiet addition GED - Study materials Call 218-753-2950 and pre-test available. to Ely community’s expanding arts culture Ely Community Center Thursday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; ELY - Andy Messerschmidt Tower by appointment. bought an abandoned church proper- ty on 1st Avenue East, just a stone’s throw north of Sheridan Street, three years ago and has been quietly the renovating the building and using it TIMBERJAY as a studio. “Once an arcade, dry cleaner, florist, garage in the 40s, mortu- The Ely Timberjay is pub- ary and church, I’ve named it the lished weekly on Friday by The Ornamental Hermit in my fascina- Timberjay, Inc. Offices are at 414 tion with the fad that swept through Main St., P.O. Box 636, Tower, estate owners in England in the MN 55790 [218-753-2950], and PO Box 718, 1700s,” he said. “It became common- Ely, MN 55731 [218-365-3114]. Fax number is place at the time to hire a hermit to 218-753-2916. E-mail address is editor@timber- decorate one’s grounds. This bearded jay.com. Visit our website: www.timberjay.com. eccentric was to do nothing except Entered as Periodicals at the Post Office grace the grounds to be marveled at in Tower, Minnesota. POSTMASTER: Send by guests, be in touch with nature, address changes to: The Timberjay, P.O. Box and look cool doing it, damn it.” Ely artist and musician Andy Messerschmidt, shown above 636, Tower, MN 55790. Three award-winning Messerschmidt said he meta- playing drums for the Tru Blu North Trio, has been quietly community editions are published each week for phorically thinks of the Ornamental renovating a First Avenue building into his Ornamental Hermit Tower/Soudan, Cook/Orr, and Ely. Hermit trope in regard to the arts Studio. photos by K. Vandervort and submitted in general. “Ely is a Mecca to the Publisher Marshall Helmberger recluse in search of the Tao etc., General Manager Jodi Summit and the hermit is given credit by the Ely Editor Keith Vandervort tourist but scant monetary support,” Cook/Orr Editor Marcus White he said. Staff Writer wStephanie Ukkola He referenced an article to make Office Manager M. M. White his point: http://www.hermitary. Graphics Scarlet Lynn Stone com/lore/ornamental_hermits.html. Ad Sales Jay Greeney “In one account in the article,” he said, “the hermit was contracted to stay on for seven years but ended Official Newspaper: up quitting after three weeks and was City of Orr, Townships of Bearville, Breitung, last seen drinking in a bar. The other Crane Lake, Eagles Nest, Embarrass, Kugler, fascination with the Ornamental Vermilion Lake, Field, Morcom, Leiding, ISD Hermit is that it stands in as the 707. canary-in-the-mine of cultural col- lapse. Think Roman vomitorium Member: Minnesota Newspaper Association, here - classist opulence. A garden Lake Vermilion Resort Association, Lake gnome stuffed in a contemporary Vermilion Area Chamber of Commerce, Ely cabinet of curiosity.” Chamber of Commerce, Laurentian Chamber of Messerschmidt provided a back would fit in is troublesome,” he said. that vibe proper. It’s kind of got a Commerce. story behind the name of his studio. “I originally wanted to do a turquoise Scottish pub feel at present. Stop by “I repainted the building this summer Cuban or Miami thing integrating if you’re in the neighborhood. I’m Subscriptions Available: and put up fresh gables etc. Thinking the Deco glass blocks. The roof there most days.” St. Louis County: $37 year Elsewhere: back to historical architectural styles slope from the alley side mimics the $52 year. 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ELY MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL News in Brief Ely resident honored for ski patrol REGIONAL - Dave Markwardt, of Ely, was recently honored as Outstanding Ski Patrol volunteer at Giants Ridge. He has been a member of the National Ski Patrol for over 25 years, and has been the Giants Ridge Ski Patrol Director for five years. All National Ski Patrol members are volunteers. Dave is a very kind and generous person who has dedicated much time and effort to helping people on the ski hill. Dave and his wife, Nancy, live in Ely. Dave Markwardt
Christmas Choir rehearsals begin ELY – The Ely Community Christmas Choir rehearsal started this week and continue on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church. All singers are most welcome to join.
Tuesday Group schedule ELY - The upcoming Tuesday Group schedule (subject to change) is listed below. All talks are at 12 noon on Tuesday at Grand Ely Lodge. Oct. 23 - Terry Cooper - Composting Homecoming Parade Oct. 30 - Meet New Elyites Nov. 6 - Eva Sebasta - Ely Chamber of Commerce Ely Free Clinic open Mondays ELY - The Ely Community Health Center is open every Monday evening from 5:30-7 p.m. in the lower level of the Frandsen Bank building on 1st Ave. in downtown Ely. For more information, call 218-365-5678, or visit their website, www.elycommunityhealth.org, or Facebook page. Co-dependents meetsFriday ELY – The Ely co-dependents support group meets Fridays at noon at St. Anthony’s Church in Classroom 3. Use west side entrance. For more information, go to www.coda.org. Snow flurries and a cold wind met Ely Memorial High School Homecoming Parade participants last Friday. The Timberwolves football team’s float, top, called for “crushing” the Mariners. Yesterday’s news, King and Queen Lida Dodge and Tim Moskalyk, above, bundled up against the cold. The band’s this week drumline, right, kept the beat. photos by K. Vandervort from the archives of THE ELY MINER SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT Courtesy of the Ely-Winton Historical Society October 18, 1918
Plugging into the future Bereaved again
For the second time in three months, Mr. and Electric vehicle charging available at Ely library Mrs. Gabriel Hippakka of this city have been called upon to give up one of their family by a violent death. ELY - Minnesota In August, their son George was accidently Power recently installed killed while at work in the yards of the Rainy Lake four electric vehicle (EV) mill at Virginia, and on Saturday their daughter charging stations across Miss Ida, who has been teaching school in the the Iron Range, each sup- Kettle River district, met her death in the flames ported by a five-kilowatt which devastated that section and caused the death solar panel. of practically every living thing for an area covering The charging sta- many miles. tions are located in the Mr. Hippakka, becoming alarmed over the parking lot at the Ely fire news and knowing his daughter was in the Public Library, Virginia, This artist’s rendering shows the location of the two electric vehicle area, went to Kettle River to locate the girl from Two Harbors, and Motley. charging stations recently installed at the Ely Public Library. whom he had received no word for several days. Construction began last He found the remains of his daughter at the morgue week in Ely and crews will car at a time, are installed Travel Center at the corner as electric vehicle travel at Moose Lake. move south to the other on the southeast corner of of Minnesota Highway ranges have increased to Parties who brought the remains claimed it was charging stations, with all the library parking lot and 210 and U.S. Highway 10, more than 200 miles per Miss Hippakka but the father could not identify the expected to be complete by will be available for free one 50-kilowatt DC fast charge and charging station charred and unrecognizable body. The young lady the end of the year. public use. The installation charger and one Level 2 availability is increasing. wore a ring and Miss Hilda Hippakka, a sister of the The four charging sta- includes a 5-kilowatt or station. Both will require Under a conservative deceased, accompanied by Rev. Ruotsaolainen, left tions are part of Minnesota larger solar array on the payment for vehicle estimate of two charges yesterday for the scene in an attempt to identify the Power’s plan to build library roof. charging. A 5-kilowatt per day at each station, it is body and bring the remains to the city for burial. a charging network in Virginia: Two EV solar array will be built estimated that the charging northeastern Minnesota charging ports will be next to the charging sta- stations would help keep to provide more charging installed near Veterans tions. about 288,000 pounds of options for motorists. Memorial Park, one The solar panels for carbon dioxide out of the “Investing in electric 50-kilowatt DC fast the associated solar arrays atmosphere every year. vehicle charging stations charger and one Level 2 will be locally sourced, Last year, Minnesota across our service ter- charging station, both of manufactured in Mountain Power, Enbridge and ritory is a way to help which will charge one Iron by Heliene, a company Hunt Electric complet- foster and grow this new vehicle at a time and based in Ontario that is now ed a charging station in We are now accepting technology and build the will require payment for operating the Iron Range Duluth’s Canal Park with infrastructure to meet the vehicle charging. A 5-kilo- production facility. nine chargers, four dual- changing energy needs of watt solar array will be Minnesota Power port charging stations our customers,” said Frank built next to the charging has contracted with Hunt offering eight plug-ins Frederickson, Minnesota stations. Electric to construct the and one DC fast charger. for Individual Artists, Project & Youth Grants, Power vice president of Two Harbors: Two charging stations. All of That charging station is Scholarships & Operational Funding Marketing. “Driving an Level 2 EV charging the charging stations have supported by a 54-kilo- EV is a fun and increas- stations, each capable of operating temperatures watt solar array that also Updated grant applications and guidelines are ingly practical way we charging one car at a time, down to at least 22 below functions as a canopy for available online at www.gardnertrust.org can lower society’s carbon will be installed at the zero, so they are com- parking spaces below the APPLICATION DEADLINE IS: footprint and promote City Hall parking lot and patible with the northern array. The charging station environmental steward- will be available for free Minnesota climate. was donated to the city of 12:00 noon on Fri., Oct. 26 ship.” public use. The installation Electric vehicle use Duluth, which operates Here are the details for includes a 5-kilowatt solar in northern Minnesota is and maintains the facility. each station: array on City Hall. currently low, but more More information Ely: Two Level 2 EV Motley: Two EV consumers are expected can be found at www. charging stations, each charging ports will be to invest in this innovative mnpower.com. capable of charging one installed at the Bricks and evolving technology Subscribe to the Timberjay - 218-753-2950 - www.timberjay.com 6 October 19, 2018 COOK/ORR LOCAL NEWS TIMBERJAY Newspapers Crane Lake News PARENTS NIGHT Parents share the spotlight by the Singing FIELD TWP - Par- ents of senior students took to the court with Teapot Dames players at Monday night’s volleyball game them from the entire between North Woods community. Wishes for and Chisholm. The Griz- a continued recovery are zlies would go on to also sent to Jake Ulen, sweep their opponent in who was injured in a car three sets. Monday was accident. May he soon the final home game for be back to normal. the regular season for the Condolences are Grizzlies. More on the sent to Ruth Carlson and game, page 1B. the Carlson and Minko families, on the passing Above: Madison Antikaninen, of Kathleen Minko, who Eighth grader Cooper passed away on Oct. 12 Antikaninen and parents following a long illness. Karis and Robert. This is Minnesota, so Scott and Kathleen were Left: Taylor Mejdrich and par- of course, the weather is frequent visitors to the ents Mindy and Brad. Crane Lake area and always a topic! How- photos by C. Stone ever, it is not always are known to many of a pleasing discussion. the locals. A gathering Though we haven’t occurred at the funer- had to deal with hurri- al home, and a special canes, as has the Florida family Celebration of Panhandle, Georgia, her life will be held in North and South Car- February, the month of olina, we have had our her birthday. Heartfelt own depressing weather. sympathies to all the Snow in early October is lives that were touched not the ideal by anyone’s by Kathleen. imagination. Hopefully, John Sanborn was there are a few nice days home for a two-week that will give us a break leave from his Marine from the white on the duty station in North Car- Right: Kate Stone with parents Chad and Connie. ground or this is going olina. John and brother Scott got in some spotty Below left: Hanna Sandberg to be an awfully long with parents Brad and Dee winter. The weather duck hunting, and a lot of family-time. Wednesday Ann. forecasters have indicat- Below Right: Regan Ratai ed that we are supposed found him returning to his job for the Country. with parents Stacey and to have above-normal Steve. Good to see you home, temperatures and less photos by C. Stone snow than normal. The John, and thank you for Dames are not filled with your service to Uncle confidence—but if you Sam. believe that, we may Did you ever wonder have some swamp land to how “Uncle Sam” came sell you! to stand for the U.S. Zelda Bruns is government? The term anticipating her move Uncle Sam is linked to to Spartanburg, South Samuel Wilson, a meat Carolina. This week saw packer from Troy, New her moving company York, who supplied bar- packing up her belong- rels of beef to the United ings for their trip south. States Army during the Zelda will have a side- War of 1812. Wilson trip to Texas because of stamped the barrels a family illness, but then with “U.S.” for United she will be at her new States, but soldiers began home. Tim Johnson and referring to the food as Crystal Spahn are the “Uncle Sam’s.” A local new owners of the home newspaper picked up on on Myrtle Lake. It is a the story and Uncle Sam gorgeous home; many gained widespread accep- happy years there, Tim tance as the nickname for and Crystal. the U.S. federal govern- Steve and Sherri ment. Political cartoonist Blazevic, their daughter Thomas Nast began and son-in-law, were popularizing the image involved in a boating of Uncle Sam giving accident in Voyageurs him the white beard and National Park, when their stars-and-stripes suit that spotlight failed and they are associated with the ran aground on Indian character today. Island. Three of the four The Teapot Dames were injured. Wishes are singing off. for speedy recoveries Until next week the Right: Claire Beaudry and parents Tom and Stephanie. Left: Maddy to all are extended to Teapot Dames are sing- Serna with parents Tammy and Art. photos by C. Stone ing off.
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GRIZZLY UPDATE North Woods Homecoming Royalty 2018
Homecoming Royal Court Back Row: 2017 Prince Austin Sokoloski, Prince candidates Ajay Zakrajshek, Eagen Long, Francis Littlewolf III, Prince Trey Gibson, King Tanner Barto, King Candidates Kyle Nelson, Alex Byram, Parker Jones, 2015 Prince Chase Kleppe. Front Row: 2017 Princess Zoe Kisch, Princess candidates Lilly Voges, Katrina Jackson, Erin Houde, Crown Bearers Jackson Long and Ellie Sherman, Princess Taylor Jones, Queen Bria Chiabotti, Crown Bearers Ogimaa Benner and Savannah Villebrun, Queen Candidates Alanna Rutchasky, Ellie Frazee, Jacie Lakoskey and 2015 Princess Kate Stone. photo by C. Stone
Above: Crowning of Queen Bria Chiabotti, Queen candidates Jacie Lakoskey, Ellie Frazee, and Alanna Rutchasky. Right: Crowning of King Tanner Barto, King candidates Alex Byram, Parker Jones and Kyle Nelson. Far Right: Crowning of Princess Taylor Jones, Princess candidates Erin Houde, Katrina Jackson and Lilly Voges. photos by C. Stone
Cook Senior Citizens Club COOK - The Cook Seniors meet monthly on the first Wednesday at 1 p.m. For more information, call Meet Mr. Suish King Nancy at 666-2726 or Lois at 666-5578. North Woods Principal John Vukmanich interviews one of the Bookmobile schedule school’s newest teachers Visit your library on wheels, the Arrowhead Li- One of the names other. The kids are awe- brary System Bookmobile. that comes to mind lo- some! Oct. 18, Nov. 8 & 29, Dec. 20 cally when it comes to Mr. V: What is a pro- Nett Lake – Com- influential teachers and fessional goal for you? munity Center 9:30- coaches is Mr. Bill King. Mr. K: I want to be a 10:15 a.m. Mr. King taught biology, head football coach at a Crane Lake physical education, and college. – Ranger Station health in Orr, retiring in Mr. V: What brought 11:15 a.m. - 12 noon 1987. He coached sever- you to Minnesota? Orr – Lake Coun- al sports and was a local Mr. K: I was offered try ReMax building “teacher of the year.” He the assistant football 1:45 - 2:30 p.m. is also remembered as JOHN Suish coach/defensive coordi- Kabetogama – a basketball coach who nator job at Vermilion. Town Hall 3:15 - 3:45 brought Orr High School VUKMANICH King Mr. V: What is some- p.m. to three MN State Bas- thing new or unexpected For further information on the Bookmobile or Mail-A-Book services, write or call the Arrowhead ketball Tournaments. I’d nical High School, which Mr. K: I have a Bach- about northern MN? Library System, 5528 Emerald Ave., Mt. Iron, MN like to personally thank Mr. K: Seeing a black I believe is one of the best elor’s degree in History 55768 218-741-3840, or check our website at www. Bill for giving a copy of schools in the country. I from the University of bear go across the high- alslib.info. his biography, written graduated with around Rhode Island. way. Also, just the wild- by Damion Paulson, to 1,200 classmates! Mr. V: Who was an life in general and the the North Woods School Mr. V: What is your influence for you in terms snow in October. the Library. As a big fan of role at North Woods of education? Mr. V: What is some- TIMBERJAY local history and also of School? Mr. K: My political thing you’ve never done those who are role mod- Mr. K: Student Sup- science professor from that you want to try now The Cook-Orr Timberjay is pub- els for our kids, I really port Services/Indian Edu- the University of Rhode that you live here? lished weekly on Friday by The Tim- enjoyed the book. cation Assistant. I assist Island, Mark Genast. He Mr. K: I want to go berjay, Inc. Offices are at 414 Main St., This week’s article the kids with academics, made every class and top- hunting and snowmobil- Box 636, Tower, MN 55790 [218-753- features North Woods’ usually math, and help ic interesting. ing. 2950] and Box 718, Ely, MN 55731 own “new” Mr. King! 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HOSPITALITY Local employees nominated for Spirit of Hospitality awards REGIONAL- The nom- Awards is something that our they receive an invitation to the Relations category include Nominees in the Server inations are in! More than team members look forward awards banquet. This year’s Elise Grabowski, Fortune Bay category include Alice Gruska, 70 area front line workers to every year,” said Brian K. banquet will be held at the Resort Casino; James Juip, Lake Vermilion Club; Michelle were nominated for a Spirit of Anderson, who is the director Eveleth Auditorium on Sunday, Vermilion-Soudan Underground Peterson, Fortune Bay Resort Hospitality Award (SOHA) in of sales and public relations for Oct. 28. Mine State Park; Carla Koch, Casino. 2018. Nominees represent a wide Fortune Bay Resort Casino. “It Area nominees Melgeorge’s Elephant Lake Tickets to the 2018 event range of businesses across the is a very reputable program that Nominees in the Bartender Lodge. may be purchased online at Mesabi Iron Range and even a many businesses take pride in for category include Gail Dawson, The nominees in the Hotel IronRange.org little beyond. the simple fact that it recognizes Crescent Bar & Grill; Dawn Guest Services category include Congratulations to all the Now entering its seventh the hard work put in every day by Gustafson, Fortune Bay Resort Bonnie Avikainen, Fortune nominees and their employers! year, the Iron Range Spirit of those working in the hospitality Casino. Bay Resort Casino; and Lucy The Iron Range Tourism Hospitality Awards recognize field. Win or lose, everyone is a Nominees in the Behind Pellinen, Fortune Bay Resort Bureau is a nonprofit destination excellence in customer service winner when they get nominated the Scenes category include Casino. marketing organization serving and promotion of the region because it shows the work they Dawn Dahl, Fortune Bay Resort Nominees in the Retail cate- the communities of Hoyt Lakes, to visitors and locals alike. A do is being noticed by their Casino; Emily Lahti, Fortune gory include Byron Greenwaldt, Aurora, Biwabik, Gilbert, Fayal, positive attitude, knowledge of peers and that, in itself, means Bay Resort Casino; Deb Spaeth- Fortune Bay Resort Casino; Eveleth, Embarrass, Virginia, the area, and a willingness to go the world to these hard-working Milks, Fortune Bay Resort Tabitha Hall, Fortune Bay Resort Mountain Iron, Buhl, Chisholm ‘above and beyond’ are all part of individuals.” Casino; and Mollie Stanford, Casino; Brandon Hanks, Fortune and Hibbing. Learn more at the skills SOHA nominees bring All nominees are invited Arrowhead Library System. Bay Resort Marina; Liz Kallevig, IronRange.org. to their workplaces every day. to take part in a short interview Nominees in the Guest Northridge Community Credit “The Spirit of Hospitality process and photo session where Union. VERMILION COMMUNITY COLLEGE VCC Mineral Royalties Scholarship recipients announced
ELY- Vermilion workforce development resource awards possible by voting to Longwell of Ely, Brandon and transfer programs. VCC is Community College is pleased to help train and retain skilled support local students training Martin of Ely, Tyler Moravitz located in Ely on the edge of to announce the first recipients employees in high-demand to join the regional workforce. of Ely, Amy Musel of Ely, the Boundary Waters Canoe of the St. Louis County Mineral industries in St. Louis County. Commissioners Tom Rukavina, Melissa Nelmark of Embarrass, Area Wilderness. VCC educates Royalties Scholarships. Earlier Vermilion’s portion of the Keith Nelson, and Mike Jugovich Hannah Peitso of Babbitt, people from all walks of life to in 2018, the county board ded- program distributes $37,500 represent the areas serving the Andrew Rouse of Babbitt, Betty become well-rounded, ethical icated $150,000, a portion of to 23 students. These students college communities. Lou Runquist of Babbitt, Tyme citizens prepared to work, live, the iron ore royalties, to create hope to stay in the region and 2018-19 recipients include Waisanen of Babbitt, and Tyler and learn in a changing world, scholarships for students at work in high demand areas, Gabe Chavarria of Ely, Chase Walter of Ely. especially the natural world that Hibbing Community College, including water quality, forestry, Elrich of Ely, Brandon Hanson Vermilion Community surrounds us. Visit www.vcc.edu Mesabi Range College, Lake law enforcement, and veterinary of Ely, Gracie Hanson of Ely, College is a two-year, residen- for more information. Superior College, and Vermilion technology. Alexandra Hebl of Babbitt, tial college providing liberal Community College. The schol- The St. Louis County Board Kaitlyn Larson of Babbitt, arts, business, environmental arship program will serve as a of Commissioners made these Ashley Lindgren of Ely, Cole and natural resources career
pelvic rehabilitation, and Vermilion Dream members from through- sizing that loss engenders so the shopping experi- women’s health. Behning out the Iron Range and not only grief, but also ence should be warm and has studied both external Quilters to meet Arrowhead Region and is growth. The presentation toasty for everyone. The and internal examination on Nov. 1 open to anyone interested addresses the phenomena popular holiday gathering and treatment methods TOWER- Vermilion in quilting and creative of post-traumatic growth place will open at 10 a.m. that focus on hip mobility Dream Quilters will meet sewing. Members encour- and includes self-help tips on Friday, Nov. 9 and and pain relief. She hopes at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, age and instruct each other for individuals grieving a Saturday, Nov. 10. Hours to help patients with many Nov. 1 in the social hall and share tips. Guests and loss and strategies profes- are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each pelvic conditions such at St. Martin’s Catholic visitors are welcome. For sionals can use to assist day. December openings as urinary incontinence Church in Tower. more information, please individuals. will be on Friday and for women, vaginal pain, Snow in October - one contact Corrine Hill in Pre-registration is Saturday, Dec. 7 and 8. pain with intercourse, and redeeming thing about Tower at 218-753-4600. recommended, but not The December days should unresolved hip and low nasty weather is that it required. Please contact be a delight for families to Dr. Behning of back pain in both men and gives us a really good Living with Grief Essentia Health St. Mary’s take part in. women. Behning’s treat- reason to cuddle in a East Range Hospice by The theme for this Cook Hospital ment techniques include homemade quilt – and program held email to mary.vidmar-bill- year’s Christmas at the receives training soft tissue lengthening, an excuse to make even Oct. 29 man@essentiahealth. Nelimark is “Sleigh Bells for treatment of trigger point release, joint more! We invite you all to VIRGINIA- Hospice org or by phone to 218- Ring.” The sound of mobilizations, and posi- join our friendly group for Foundation of America’s 749-7975 or 1-877-851- jingling bells on sleighs pelvic conditions tional inhibition. discussion, learning and 2018 Annual Living 2213. Registration begins of yesteryear inspires COOK- Sara Behning, For questions or to sharing. Our November with Grief program, at 12:30 p.m. You are this year’s theme choice. Doctor of Physical know more about this program features Cindy Transforming Loss: welcome to bring a bag Artisans have been gather- Therapy of the Cook treatment, please contact Lind who will show some Finding Potential for lunch; coffee an’ will be ing at the site to decorate Hospital, recently com- Dr. Sara Behning at the of the Woolie Trees she Growth is moderated by available. This workshop the rooms for the occasion. pleted a course focused Cook Hospital Therapy has made and share infor- Frank Sesno, Director of is open to the public as Friday will feature on assessing and treating Department, Monday- mation on how they are the School of Media and well as health care pro- special holiday breads and pelvic and lower extremity Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., constructed from strips of Public Affairs at George fessionals. goodies, fresh cookies, dysfunction through the at 218-666-6225. A refer- felt, wire, florist tape, and Washington University. candy, cardamom bread, highly respected Herman ral from your physician is a block of wood. This program is spon- Nelimark will rye bread and artisan and Wallace Institute. recommended. As always, please sored by Essentia Health open on Nov. 9 breads on Saturday as The Herman and Wallace bring your own projects St. Mary’s East Range well. Those who are cre- Institute is best known for to share for show and tell Hospice and will be shown and 10 ating new craft items their expertise in repro- since we all gain inspira- at Essentia Health Medical EMBARRASS- With promise some surprises ductive health, orthopedic tion when we see what is Arts Building, McMillan the November weekend for your decorating needs possible. Room A (lower level) on opening coming fast, the and will help to bring out Our hostesses for Monday, Oct. 29 from 1 Nelimark Homestead the spirit of the holiday November are Alberta to 3 p.m. The program Museum team is busy season for you and your Bed & Breakfast Whitenack and Lois explores the most current creating new things to family this year. Arrive Retreat & Conference Center Garbisch. theoretical perspectives share. A new furnace will early on Fridays to enjoy 30 Center Street • Soudan The Vermilion Dream on loss and grief, empha- be installed on Oct. 16 hot coffee and cider as Come see the fall leaves Quilters is a guild with you explore what we have and stay a night or two! Book Your Retreats in store for you to enjoy & Holiday this season. You won’t be • Affordable rates Parties NOW! disappointed as the sleigh • Meeting/party rooms bells ring. • Near 2 state parks, trails and more! “Would You Conveniently located near Lake Vermilion Call 218-753-2333 Harbor Me?” at vermilionparkinn.com Mesabi Unitarian on Oct. 21 VIRGINIA- Rev. Suzanne Wasilczuk TOWER BINGO will give a talk, “Would You Harbor Me?” on Sunday, Oct. 21 at 10:30 Monday, Nov. 5 a.m. at Mesabi Unitarian TOWER- Senior Bingo will be held in Tower Universalist Church, 230 on Monday, Nov. 5 at the Tower Civic Center from 7th St. S in Virginia. A 11:45 a.m. – 3 p.m. There is a $10 charge for the sanctuary is meant to be a bingo party, which includes lunch. All ages are safe place, even a sacred welcome to attend this community event. Lunch is space, ensuring welcome served starting at 11:45 a.m., and bingo begins at and shelter for all within. 12:45 p.m. Senior Bingo is organized by the Friends How safe are we in our of the Vermilion Country Charter School. 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ELY CITY COUNCIL New chapter begins for Ely, Community Center by KEITH VANDERVORT plan does not succeed. requested by the potential When that Community mending the city council maintaining the historic Ely Editor Terms of the transac- buyers, was the incentive Center was built, there members on the job they nature and architectural tion allow for a six-year for Campbell to start an was a depression going do for the community. “I character of the building; ELY – On a 6-1 vote window and a possible inquiry and develop her on. There was a deep, deep want you to know how Approved a note and Tuesday night the Ely three-year extension, for own proposal. “In less than quest to work, and build much I appreciate what mortgage for E Sheridan City Council sold the his- the new owners to com- two weeks, I presented a these mines and support you do,” she said. “I also Properties, LCC, to repair toric Community Center plete millions of dollars proposal, a synopsis of my families. That’s what I want to thank our citizens and insulate the roof at building to the K America in renovations and move business plan,” she said. envision the Community and the people who love Insula Restaurant; Foundation for $30,000. forward with their dream. Even during the period Center to be once again.” Ely from afar.” Approved mortgage Paul Kess voted against Angela Campbell told of public hearings required As a member of the She respectfully satisfaction for Bryan and the transaction. city council members to sell the building, and the Heritage Preservation thanked the K America Alexandra Cole; A Minneapolis that she is still waiting to property zoning-change Commission, Campbell Foundation and the Yoons. Directed the City couple, Jimmy and Africa implement her own plan to hearings, Campbell said helped Celia Domich clean “All they wanted to do was Attorney to develop a pro- Yoon, has proposed to restore the Depression-era she was pushed to move out the Community Center to buy a building,” she posed annexation agree- renovate the vacant city- community social hub to forward with her plan and after the library vacated said. “And I just want to ment with the Town of owned building, built in its former glory. Her pro- line up investors. “People the facility. She said she say that I will be waiting.” Morse; the 1930s, and repurpose posal was presented after called me and said they heard many memories Approved a $7,000 the historic landmark the K America purchase loved the Community from Domich about the Other business commercial renovation into a facility to house agreement was signed by Center, and the memories old days. “I cried with her. In other business, the loan for Stony Ridge on Korean culture and heri- the council. and the histories,” she I heard these voices in my city council: Shagawa Lake to upgrade tage camps. She appeared before said. “To me those were head of parties and stories their café heating; Approved the rec- Despite the racial- the council and presented of value.” that filled those rooms,” ommendation from the Authorized sub- ly-charged community what she called a “closing She said she learned she said. Planning and Zoning mitting a bill for $46,488 discussion over the issue statement” regarding the from the process. “I “I am willing still Committee to rezone the to Holiday Station Stores for the last several months, Community Center sale. wanted the Community today to stand in, if the Community Center parcel for the Memorial Day fuel there is the possibility that The closed-meeting Center to once again be time comes, to re-establish from P-2 to R-T, and spill response. the Community Center and “secret” discussions the Community Center,” our Community Center,” make the buyer aware of could return to city owner- and negotiations over the Campbell said. “There is so she said. concerns from neighbors ship if the Yoons’ business sale, required by law as much division these days. She closed by com- regarding parking and
EIGHTH DISTRICT ELECTION Campaign fundraising reaches new heights in deadlocked race by MARCUS WHITE But the money raised iated groups have pro- son Bennett Smith the money.” Times poll last weekend Cook/Orr Editor by the two congressio- vided nearly a third of 32-year-old DFLer has Radinovich has also (see separate story page nal campaigns is large- the CLF’s funds, while shunned corporate gifts brought in big name 1) suggested that the REGIONAL— ly being drowned out by entities like Koch Indus- and has chosen to go it endorsements in recent onslaught of attacks on DFLer Joe Radinovich a flood of outside dark tries and private military alone with more than weeks. Radinovich had affected collected an astonishing money that has poured contractors such as the 8,000 small, individual The United Steel- the campaign, leaving $1.25 million in cam- into the district, the vast Blackstone Group, have contributions given in the workers Union endorsed Stauber with a clear edge. paign contributions in the majority of it to finance contributed millions of third quarter. him at their rally in Vir- The Times later acknowl- third quarter, according attack ads targeting Radi- additional dollars. He has, however, ginia earlier this month. edged that the poll may to a spending report filed novich. Additionally, the accepted money from Outgoing Congressman have had structural flaws with the Federal Elec- As of this week, a America First Political political action commit- Rick Nolan also threw that could have affected tions Commission this super PAC known as the Action Committee, had tees representing labor his support behind Radi- its accuracy. week. According to the Congressional Leader- poured at least $2 million groups such as the IBEW. novich at the same rally. “We have always DFL, Radinovich’s third ship Fund had already into attack ads against “Grassroots fund- Former President known this race would -quarter fundraising haul, spent just shy of $4 mil- Radinovich. The PAC raising continues to be Barack Obama has put his go down to the wire,” by itself, surpasses Rick lion in attack ads that the was investigated earli- the primary focus of support behind the candi- Smith said in a state- Nolan’s fundraising for fact-checking website, er this year by NBC’s Radinovich’s fundrais- date and said Radinovich ment. “Republicans have the entire 2012 campaign. PolitiFact, has labeled business affiliate CNBC ing efforts,” a campaign would help restore digni- attempted to buy Pete Radinovich’s fund- “mostly false.” for its ties to the Trump statement said. “Radi- ty to the government. Stauber a seat in Con- raising also outpaced his The Congressional White House. Its funders novich has refused to While key endorse- gress with corporate spe- GOP challenger, Pete Leadership Fund is a include a long list of accept any contributions ments and a record fund- cial interest money, but Stauber, who reported- political action commit- wealthy corporate exec- from corporate PACs like raising haul from small Joe Radinovich and his ly collected $546,000 tee that has raised $100 utives and CEOs. big pharmaceutical com- donors appeared to give positive message can’t be during the same three- million to support GOP As Stauber has ben- panies, unlike his oppo- Radinovich momentum stopped by Pete’s special month period, which runs candidates. Billionaire efitted from the corpo- nent who has cashed in heading into the final interests.” from July 1-Sept. 30. casino magnate Shel- rate spending spree, on tens of thousands of weeks of the campaign, don Adelson and affil- Radinovich spokesper- dollars of special interest a stunning New York
Correction In or Oct. 12 story on the visit by Congressman Keith Ellison, we incor- rectly stated that an allega- tion by a former girlfriend involved sexual assault. VOTE Meet Joe This That is incorrect. The girl- friend alleges a domestic Thursday, 10/25 dispute, in which Ellison FOR JOE pulled her leg while she At Smokey Bear was lying on a bed. The Park in Int'l Falls, Congressman has repeat- RADINOVICH! edly denied the allegation. MN 3:30 pm The Timberjay regrets the mischaracterization of the & OUR ENTIRE DFL TEAM incident.
Ritchie Automatic Pete Stauber's Hiding Political Misuse of St. Louis County Funds? Livestock Waterers and Parts The Duluth News Tribune October 16, 2018 • "During a public records request last spring, the Minneapolis Star Tribune had sought emails between Stauber, the Republican candidate in the 8th Congressional District race, and the National Republican Congressional Committee." • "A state data practices opinion on Tuesday said campaign correspondence found in Pete Stauber’s county email account ought to be reviewable by the public."
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ORR...Continued from page 1 few inches, and vegetable is still in an experimen- requires different certifi- the room off the power which includes toma- $500 extra to build out seedlings are set within the tal stage, and the center cation to sell fish or meat grid and have it entirely toes, peppers and lettuce tables and other spaces rocks, providing enough of is stocking their fish products than it does for sustained through solar among several other veg- to house the equipment. a substrate to allow their tank with about 140 vegetables. There are no energy. etables that grow above The center is in the roots to take hold. Every goldfish and minnows. plans as of yet as to what In order for the whole ground, will also be process of forming a local three hours, a pump in Eventually, says Purdy, will happen to the fish if project to work, Purdy available in about two to farmers market, which the fish tank discharges the center would like to they are unable to be used said, the room must be three months. Purdy said will feature a portion of the tank’s grow tilapia or blue-gills anymore. kept above 70 degrees. “Food systems are produce grown in the water up onto the plat- so the fish can also be The only part of the The project began part of our non-profit,” aquaponics room. form, which then slowly eaten at maturity. process that requires two years ago but is only Purdy said. “We have a No plans have been gravity- drains back into That’s the idea behind humans is feeding the now ready for the public short growing season in made as to when classes the tank. Each flooding aquaponics, which is sup- fish and harvesting them to take part. Purdy said Minnesota, but we grow may begin, but Purdy said provides a new round of posed to provide both along with the vegetables the center is developing more if we use spaces in anyone with some spare water and nutrients from vegetables and meat in a when they are ready. classes for the public to our homes.” time could volunteer and fish waste to the plants and sustainable manner. Light will eventually come in and learn how The cost of the system learn how to maintain the the plants purify the water For now, Purdy said, be provided by bright the aquaponics process is about $1,500 for the project by calling 218- as it returns to the fish tank, there are no plans to sell LED lights to mimic works. basic certification and the 780-5300. eliminating the waste. any of the fish raised by the sun. Purdy said the The first produce mechanical pumps. Purdy For now, the system the project since the state ultimate goal is to take to come off the tables, said the center spent about
POLL...Continued from page 1 polling by the Radinovich their willingness to donate appear in most polls do not ferent, as Cohn explained their own internal polling. to my knowledge,” in the campaign has also shown money or volunteer for reflect the actual raw data. on Monday in an analysis Donna Victoria, of Eighth. the race neck-and-neck, get-out-the-vote efforts. Instead, the results are he posted on the Times Victoria Research, who Could this poll be which lent credence to the Indeed, the typically weighted based website after getting ques- has been polling for the one that simply missed narrative that the race is Radinovich campaign on an expectation by the tions from the Timberjay Radinovich campaign the mark? Victoria said very tight. has seen an immediate pollsters of who is likely and others. since the primary, agreed. even the best polls have a That narrative was slowing of the small dollar to turn out in any given Assuming the same “I’m just floored to read confidence margin of only upset, however, when individual donations that election. While the public electorate as the Times what Nate Cohn wrote,” 95 percent. “That means the New York Times pub- the campaign has, up until might believe that election used in September, she said. “They [the Times] one-in-twenty is just going lished a new poll this now, been able to raise results reflect the views of Stauber would have led sold this poll for four days to be awry,” she said. past weekend, which put very successfully. The the public, they actually by just four points, which essentially as entertain- Cohn, in his assessment Stauber up by 15 points, campaign, just last week, reflect the views of those is within the poll’s margin ment. Now Cohn’s written of the Eighth District poll, 49-34 percent. reported it had raised a who vote, and that elec- of error. But the Times an article saying it could acknowledges that some- For the Radinovich remarkable $1.25 million torate changes with each assumed a very different be off by as much as ten times poll results turn out campaign, it was not a in the third quarter, almost election. Turnout is key, electorate in its October points?” “weird.” happy Monday. While it’s all of it in small donations. so pollsters make educated poll, one comprised of Cohn never really Still, Victoria just one poll, such results Like it or not, polls can guesses in their polling 37 percent Republicans, explained why he changed acknowledged that can have a major impact have a very significant about who will turn out. 27 percent Democrats, the methodology as much Radinovich could really on a race, particularly impact on political races. Making this call for the and 29 percent indepen- as he did, although he be down by a few points, in Times where one side, in this So, does the latest is Nate Cohn’s job. dents, which would be a said it reflects, at least to part reflecting the impact case GOP, is pouring mil- poll reflect the state of the In the Times’ remarkable change from some degree, the differ- of more than $6 million lions of dollars into attack race, or something else? September poll, Cohn previous elections in the ent responses pollsters worth of attack ads direct- ads against Radinovich. The Timberjay put that assumed that the 2018 elec- Eighth. They also assumed received from the people ed at him by GOP-leaning As Democratic-leaning question to Don Levy, torate in the Eighth District a turnout of 305,00 voters they surveyed in October, Super PACs over the past funders consider whether the director of the Sienna would be comprised of in the district, which would versus those they spoke four weeks. to invest their own resourc- Research Center, who 34 percent Democrats, 32 vastly surpass the turnout to the previous month. Those ads have run es to defend Radinovich— has been conducting the percent Republicans, and in previous mid-term elec- “Last time, voters disap- heavily in the very expen- by running ads attacking polling for the Times, as 29 percent independents. tions, and, that most of that proved of Mr. Trump by sive Twin Cities media Stauber, for example— a well as the Time’s polling And based on the 500-600 increase would be due to one point,” wrote Cohn, market and appear to poll result like this can be analyst Nate Cohn, who people they actually greater GOP turnout. defending the poll. “Now have had an impact in the kiss of death. If they has led the newspaper’s sampled, they concluded “We have no evidence they approve by 18. Last that portion of the district, decide the race is lost, polling efforts around the that such a hypothetical to show that’s going to be time, Democrats outnum- which tends to lean more the money people can country. electorate would favor the case,” said Bennett bered Republicans by two Republican than other quickly close their wallets Their answers were Radinovich by one point. Smith, campaign chair for percentage points; now parts of the district. and leave the candidate surprising. The raw results in the Radinovich campaign, Republicans outnumber In the September poll, twisting in the wind. It can First, keep in mind the Times’ October poll who says the Times’ poll by Democrats by 10.” Radinovich trailed in that also affect how the public that the numbers that actually weren’t that dif- isn’t anywhere close to Victoria said such an portion of the district by views the race, along with electorate “doesn’t exist nine points. In the October poll, he was down by 34 points, a swing of 25 points in a month. While the poll showed Radinovich underperforming his September results across the district, the Twin Cities exurbs showed his biggest decline, and by a wide margin. The Radinovich cam- paign, which has not seen much Super PAC backing in the general election, has not been able to respond to the relentless attack ads that have aired heavily on television and online in the Twin Cities area. Cohn points out that polling can be difficult in Minnesota because the state does not currently have party registration. In most other states, people have to declare a politi- cal affiliation when the register. That means poll- sters have to rely on the self-identification of an individual who is being surveyed, and that isn’t always an accurate reflec- tion and it makes it difficult to accurately weight the Cook Medical Cook Dental results. 20 5th St SE 12 S River Street Victoria doesn’t buy Open Monday - Saturday Open Monday - Friday that explanation. She said she polls in plenty of states (218) 666-5941 (218) 666-5958 without party registration and because of that she Tower Medical and Dental doesn’t weight her results 415 N 2nd St, Suite 2 Medical: (218) 753-2405 by party affiliation, since Former High School Building those affiliations often NORTHERN COMMUNITY RADIO Open Monday - Friday Dental: (218) 753-6061 KAXE 91.7 FM Grand Rapids change. 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GOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION City of Ely, Morse Township consider land swap
by KEITH VANDERVORT and annex 140 additional Rukavina said during an cleaned up for any devel- County Board meeting in Morse Supervisor Ely Editor acres in the township. hour-long give-and-take opment to take place on order to give the local offi- Bob Berrini yelled back, Morse demanded that session in the Ely council the parcel. “The ground- cials a chance to work out a “Why do you think? Come ELY – Officials from no industrial use take chambers. He urged the water pollution is impact- deal. He told the two sides on, Paul, use your head!” the city of Ely and Morse place on the land and also local leaders to solve the ing everybody,” he said. there were no guarantees Berrini reminded the Township continued nego- asked to receive as much dispute themselves rather “People put everything if they took their dispute city council that their water tiations this past week over as one-fourth of property than take legal action or in that dump, including to an administrative law pipes go through the Town a land swap near a former tax revenue on that land for look to the state for medi- the kitchen sink.” He said judge. “The only people of Morse. landfill area on Lookout the next 10 years. In addi- ation. grant money is available to guaranteed to win that way “If you want to shut Ridge Road. tion, the township would The negotiation clean up the site, but only are the lawyers,” he said. off the water, say so,” With St. Louis County acquire 40 acres of prop- session came after months if a development project is Like most discussions Novak shot back. Commissioner Tom erty now owned by the city of wrangling between the planned. He said he would between the city and town- In the end, the two Rukavina acting as umpire located east of Hwy. 1. A two units of government like to see more housing ship, this latest one was sides failed to reach during a joint meeting second township proposal because both Ely and built in the area. spirited at times. an agreement. Council between the governmental was that no other annex- Morse wanted the chance Morse officials have Ely council member members voted 6-0 to con- bodies, members of the ation take place outside to purchase the land from indicated they want to Paul Kess questioned the sider the Morse proposal. Ely city council voted to of an existing annexation the St. Louis County tax open the land for recre- demand that no further “I was hoping we “accept for consideration” agreement, dating back to forfeit rolls. ational use. annexations be done could come to some sort the township’s proposal to 1973, without the consent Ely Mayor Chuck Rukavina tabled his without an agreement. of agreement where every- allow the city to acquire 60 of both sides. Novak said that the former proposal to sell the land to “Why is that important?” body wins,” Rukavina acres of tax-forfeited land “We’re all Ely guys,” dumpsite needs to be Morse at a recent St. Louis he asked. said.
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in the world, that we can Farmers Union has been human need, a public It’s executive bonuses, universal, single-payer ernment-run and owned. afford to let people slip hosting rural conversa- good, not a consumable lobbyists, and PAC con- system would benefit The difference between through the cracks because tions and he relayed the good.” Roach said the tributions to politicians.” workers, even those who Medicare and the Veterans they can’t get affordable sense of frustration felt by American health care By not taking corporate currently have health Administration is that health care.” many. “Farmers are paying system is not only the most PAC money, Radinovich insurance through their people on Medicare go to Joining Radinovich $25,000-$45,000 in premi- expensive in the world by contends he steps out of employment. If health- whatever doctor they want on the panel were Rose ums and deductibles right a wide margin, but trails the “bought-and-paid-for” care was off the table in to, and that is the health Roach of the Minnesota now. The Farmers Union dozens of other countries cycle many politicians negotiations, he said, “we care model the nurses are Nurses Association, Bruce has believed for decades in terms of outcomes. have fallen into. “What could really get down to moving forward with.” Miller representing the in universal health care “Even spending more per I really care about is some serious issues with Roach said taxpayers Minnesota Farmers Union, coverage. It dominates person, the United States getting to a single-payer our contract.” He also are already paying for and United Steelworkers everything we hear in rural is last in health care out- health care system in this waded into the delivery of most of the cost of health union negotiator Mike discussions. It’s driving comes, access, and equity country,” said Radinovich. the message of universal care in the U.S. “The fact Maleska. Also in atten- farmers off farms and when compared to other “What I mean by that is health care. “Inevitably of the matter is that health dance was state Rep. preventing young farmers industrialized countries,” that we need to have a we get asked if we are insurance companies, Rob Ecklund, DFL- from entering.” she said. “We are pen- health care system in this talking about socialized more than sixty percent International Falls, who Rose Roach, ny-wise and pound-foolish country where everybody medicine. The Veterans of their revenue is taxpayer supports a single-payer Executive Director of when it comes to how he has access to health care by Administration is social- dollars. It’s our money health care system. The the Minnesota Nurses finance health care in this virtue of being a citizen of ized medicine.” already, we are practical- panelists talked about Association, reiterated her country.” this country.” Roach helped distin- ly paying for a universal the impact of health care organization’s support for a Roach explained Mike Maleska, from guish the two. “The V.A. health care system, we just concerns from their repre- universal system. “Nurses that thirty cents of every the Steelworkers, said a is truly socialized. It is gov- aren’t getting it.” sented sectors, but voiced have been insistent that health care dollar is going solidarity in moving we enact single-payer, an to something other than forward with universal improved Medicare for all health care. health care coverage for in this country, so health Radinovich expound- all. care is finally recognized ed on that point. “It’s more Miller said the for what it is— a basic than insurance companies
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TOWER...Continued from page 1 on-call service would higher truck maintenance department’s budget will over 2017. So far this year, roughly on pace with 2016 exact number could not likely erode the ambu- costs as a potential expense likely look “very poor” the department has under- levels. be determined based on lance service’s annual that Altenburg had failed by the end of the year, taken 91 non-emergency available data. Still, it’s fund balance by between to include in his budget an argument he used to transfers, an increase of Use of volunteers likely that the savings $43,000-$66,000, so the calculations for the paid justify an increase in 40 over the same period will reduce the depart- current data appears in on-call plan. ambulance rates effective last year. Based on the has declined ment’s “volunteer” wages line with that projection. Altenburg’s report in January. Altenburg told average revenue from such As expected, the by as much as $20,000, The department’s track- to the council was poten- the council that the city’s a transfer, the increase number of ambulance which may be somewhat ing of both revenues and tially misleading, as well, billing contractor had accounts for about $60,000 runs staffed by volunteers more than Altenburg had expenditures tend to lag, because it failed to point recommended the increase in additional funding so far has dropped significantly assumed as a result of the however, which means out that the department had in order to ensure that the this year. The department since the beginning of the shift to paid on-call. At that the full picture won’t already received almost all department’s revenues has also seen an increase in paid on-call staffing in the time, Altenburg said be available until the city’s of its revenues for the year keep pace with rising the number of emergency April. That has provided a one of the justifications for audit is completed next from property taxes and costs. The council voted calls— which are up 22 savings to the department, the shift was to reduce the spring. training reimbursements, 2-1, with Councilor Lance over the same period last since the “volunteers” burden on volunteers, and and the bulk of the town- Dougherty voting against, year. That likely accounts are paid $25/hour for call it appears that moving to Director paints ship ambulance subsidies, to raise the ambulance for much of the remaining time. paid on-call has achieved all of which are unaffected rates by $100 per run for additional revenue. Last year, through that objective. a rosier picture by the paid on-call staffing. both basic life support and During his tenure Sept. 30, department vol- The department At the Oct. 9 meeting Actual operating revenue advanced life support as as ambulance director, unteer EMTs logged a should have a clearer of the Tower City Council, from ambulance service well to increase the loaded Altenburg has consistently total of 819 runs. That’s picture of the costs of the Tower Ambulance fees was $310,829 during mile rate. The rate increas- argued that the demand more than the total number shift to paid on-call in Director Steve Altenburg the period. es amount to 16 percent per for ambulance services, of runs, which reflects another six months, when offered a far more upbeat And Altenburg men- loaded mile, 12 percent for and therefore revenue, is the fact that a minimum a full year of financial assessment of the paid tioned, but did not include BLS and seven percent for on a steady rise, further of at least two people data will be available. A on-call service at the in his six-month financial ALS. The department last justifying a shift to paid are needed to staff an new council may take a six-month milestone. In summary, the cost of raised rates in 2016. on-call staffing. ambulance. During the second look at the program a brief report, Altenburg equipping a third ambu- Altenburg noted that Yet, while call volume same period this year, at that time, and determine noted that the department lance. Altenburg, again, other costs are going to has varied from year- volunteer EMTs have whether the program is remains cash positive for claims that that decision further erode the depart- to-year, there’s no clear logged 575 runs, as the sustainable and what, if the year-to-date, with is unrelated to the shift to ment’s finances. He said indication of an upward paid on-call staff are the any, changes might be revenues through Sept.30 paid on-call staffing, yet the department is also trend the past few years, at primary responders during necessary to maintain the of $363,966 and expenses the increase in the number planning to replace one least for emergency calls. the work week. department’s financial of $296,763. “The paid of non-emergency trans- of its existing ambulanc- In 2016, for example, the The savings from health. on-call isn’t draining any- fers that the department is es in the near future, at a department responded to a reduced volunteer time is thing,” he said. undertaking to help pay for cost of around $200,000. total of 449 calls, including significant, although an Altenburg also cited the new staffing plan has According to City Clerk- 361 emergency calls. That expenses that he said were increased the amount of Treasurer Linda Keith, declined to 425 calls in extraordinary, primarily time that at least one of the the department only has 2017, including 353 emer- KELLY KLUN truck maintenance and department’s two primary about half that amount gency calls. In 2015, the Attorney At Law repair expenses, which rigs is operating out of the in the ambulance pur- department responded to a Estate Planning are running about $12,000 area. That has undoubtedly chase account, which will total of 401 calls, although • General Questions higher than last year. increased the need to put require the department to a breakdown of emergency • Wills Altenburg said those • Trusts the city’s third ambulance tap its general fund to pay versus non-emergency • Power of Attorney higher maintenance costs into service. much of the cost. calls was unavailable. • Health Care Declaration were unrelated to the shift Altenburg estimated Through Sept. 30 of 2018, • Cabin Succession Planning to paid on-call staffing, yet the cost of equipping Higher revenues the Tower Ambulance had Complimentary 15 Minute Consultation Altenburg’s plan assumed the third ambulance at The increase in rev- responded to 376 calls, a significant increase in $75,000. The city council although that number is the number of non-emer- enues in 2018 over the has already approved those previous year (through enhanced by the increase gency, inter-hospital trans- expenditures, but those in non-emergency trans- fers, which significantly Sept. 30), is attributable to expenses were not added an increase in the number fers. So far this year, the increase the miles that the to Altenburg’s report. department has responded 1 E. Chapman Street of non-emergency trans- P.O. Box 240 • Ely, MN 55731 ambulances are driven. Altenburg did acknowl- to 285 emergency calls, 218-365-3221 The Timberjay had cited fers as well as a rise in the edge, however, that the number of emergency calls which has the department 877-365-3221 Toll-free • 218-365-5866 Fax
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FOOTBALL Mariners sink Timberwolves by JAY GREENEY The Mariners took a much-needed confidence their next possession gave Sportswriter the lead on their opening booster and an 8-7 lead. the Mariners the ball on the ELY – The kickoff, after converting a The Wolves extended Ely side of midfield with Timberwolves had their fourth-and-goal from the their lead, on the Mariners’ 1:24 to go before the half. chances to improve to 3-4 Ely four yard-line. A kicked next possession, when It took just one play for the on the season during a extra point put them up 7-0. junior Finn Leisching inter- Mariners to capitalize, and bone-chilling homecoming After a trade of pos- cepted a Silver Bay passing, the two-point conversion tilt with the Mariners last sessions, the Wolves put setting up an easy Ely score. put them up 21-14 at the Friday. their first points on the The Wolves didn’t break. Both teams entered the board. From the Silver enjoy their lead for long. Ely got back on track game 2-4, but it was Silver Bay 14-yard line, senior The Mariners drove for six early in the second half, Bay that managed to fend fill-in quarterback Nick more later in the second when they recovered a off a last-minute scoring Mattila scrambled his way quarter, but still trailed by Silver Bay onside kick opportunity for the Wolves, to the end zone for six. The a point after they failed on attempt at their own 49 Wolves followed up with a two-point conversion. -yard-line. Their scoring Collen Seliskar goes for the tackle leaving them up 34-30 as against a Mariners rusher. the conversion giving Ely But an Ely miscue on See pg. 2B the final buzzer sounded. WOLVES... photo by J. Greeney VOLLEYBALL Grizz on fire going into playoffs ‘Hawks show by MARCUS WHITE and 25-17. North Woods great passes and some Cook-Orr Editor would then sweep South amazing hits. I was Ridge on the road 25-23, impressed with how hard promise FIELD TWP - The 25-21 and 25-20. they worked.” Grizzlies will earn a While the scores on Regan Ratai and first-round bye in the the road at South Ridge Coley Olson led the despite post season after going were closer Tuesday team, each putting up 22-3 on the season. night, North Woods still 14 kills on the evening. The team easily swept injuries walked away on top. Ratai would also put up through their final “The girls came out two blocks and Olson week opponents in the intense and it showed,” would add two aces. by MARSHALL HELMBERGER regular season, beating Managing Editor Coach Gabby Sundquist Karlyn Peirce would Chisholm in straight sets said. “They played well BABBITT— The Monday, 25-16, 25-10 with each other, had See GRIZZLIES...pg. 2B Nighthawks won’t be back to full strength this season as standout Hannah Reichensperger is out for the season with an ankle injury. But that hasn’t kept Northeast Range from battling through that and other injuries this season, and they showed plenty of fortitude as they challenged the three teams they faced this week. They wrapped up their regular season at home with a grueling five-set loss to Floodwood, 22-25, 25-22, 21-25, 25-14, and 18-20. “This was another really good match,” said Head Coach Jodi Reichensperger. “But we need to be able to carry and maintain momentum. We have lulls in play and the other teams take that opportunity to steal that momentum back.” Senior Sophie Lenz had a huge night, posting 28 digs, Left: Coley Olson up for the hit at the net. Above: Taylor Mejdrich, 12 kills, and six blocked shots, Kate Stone and Regan Ratai, celebrating the play. while classmate Maija Maki photos by C. Stone added 12 digs, seven kills and three blocks. Senior setter Shayla Lislegard put up 25 assists as well as 14 digs and two kills, while senior Chloe Timberwolves get first round bye Aase posted seven kills and three blocks. posting eight kills and 12 “It’s tough to win the first by MARSHALL HELMBERGER two sets and drop the next Managing Editor digs, while Jenna Merhar posted seven kills. Setters three but we went down swing- ELY— The McCartney Kaercher and ing,” said Reichensperger. Timberwolves are looking Lida Dodge posted 17 and “Statistics don’t lie and they strong as they head into 13 assists respectively. show that this was really a the opening round of the “These last two team effort.” Section 7A volleyball matches gave us an oppor- Playing in Cherry on playoffs. They wrapped tunity to play around with Monday, the Nighthawks up their regular season some different line-ups fell in three hard-fought sets here on Tuesday, with an and provided an opportu- against the 16-6 Tigers, 23-25, easy straight-set win over nity for all of the girls to 20-25, and 25-27. “Cherry Silver Bay, 25-9, 25-11, get some playing time,” is one of the toughest teams and 25-21, and head into said Thomas. That’s in our section and they took tournament play having likely to serve Ely well as the match but not without a won nine of their last ten it heads into the playoffs. battle,” said Reichensperger. matches. Playoff seedings and “We just struggled to put the Junior Brielle schedules were not final- ball away.” Kallberg had a big night ized as of the Timberjay’s While Sophie Lenz had against the Mariners, Wednesday deadline, 18 swings from the net, a posting 18 kills. “Brielle but Ely was unofficially tough Cherry defense limited had an incredible hitting seeded third, which would her to just a single kill, as performance,” said Head give the team a bye in the the Nighthawks posted just Coach Andrea Thomas. opening round. Assuming 14 kills total for the night. Sophomore McKenna that schedule holds, the Freshman Jenna Smith and Coughlin helped out, Wolves would play the junior Maude Lenz tallied four tallying nine digs and six Brielle Kallberg goes for the point aginst the Mariners. winner of Mesabi East kills apiece. kills, while junior Jenna photo by J. Greeney vs. Littlefork at home, In action last Thursday, Merhar added four kills The Wolves made “McKenna Coughlin Coughlin posted 13 kills on Wednesday, Oct. 24, the Nighthawks fell to the and four blocks. Senior equally short work of the did a great job playing on the night, outpacing at 7 p.m. Mariners in five after winning setter Lida Dodge added Spartans last Thursday, on the outside against Kallberg’s 12 kills. the first two sets, 25-23, 25-19, 15 assists and three ace winning in three sets, Nashwauk-Keewatin,” Junior Erika Mattson serves. 25-11, 25-17, and 27-25. said Thomas. Indeed, had a huge night, as well, See INJURIES..pg. 2B 2B October 19, 2018 TIMBERJAY Newspapers
FOOTBALL Grizz devour Floodwood on the road
by Marcus White Floodwood’s entire offen- date for the Grizzlies, last ly throughout the game. Kleppe wasn’t the Grizzlies held the Polar Cook-Orr Editor sive output. As a team, Friday’s big win gives the There were many good only North Woods player Bears to just 205 yards. FLOODWOOD – the Grizzlies put up 545 team some badly-needed plays and one does not with a big night against Alex Byram led the team North Woods senior quar- yards of offense, their best momentum heading into stand out over any others.” Floodwood. Freshman TJ with a sack and nine terback Chase Kleppe put performance of the season. their homecoming finale Jirik admits Chiabotti proved a work- tackles, while Dylan Day up his best numbers of the The standout perfor- and it promises to be a Floodwood was a rela- horse, rushing for 153 yards and Austin Sokoloski also season, by far, last Friday mance ended a three-game hard-fought match. tively weak opponent, on 18 carries, while junior each posted a sack, adding night as he led the Grizzlies losing skid for the Grizzlies “We were able to stop despite their 4-2 record Nathan Crain collected a four and two tackles to a 60-8 rout of the Polar and came as the Grizzlies’ their run game which crip- coming into the game. 64-yard touchdown strike respectively. Bears. Kleppe completed regular season was set to pled their offense,” Head The Polar Bears enjoyed from Kleppe. Freshman Kleppe’s big night ten of 13 passes for 197 end at home against 2-5 Coach John Jirik said of an easy schedule, at least Carter Holman also made extended to defense, as yards and two touchdowns Ely just as the Timberjay the Floodwood game. “On compared to the Grizzlies his mark, posting 47 yards he kept Floodwood from and added 47 yards rushing went to press this week. offense we were able to very challenging schedule on six carries. scoring twice with two key to singlehandedly outpace Despite a 2-5 season to run and throw successful- this year. Defensively, the interceptions.
WOLVES...Continued from page 1B drive took 3:27 off the sion, taking a 27-22 lead. in just over a minute and a minute remaining. The penalty brought them back yards and a touchdown clock and their two-point The Mariners padded scored on a broken play to Mariners could have easily all the way to the 20 -yard on 21 carries. Ely had conversion staked Ely to a their margin after forcing trim the Mariners’ margin run out the clock, but Ely line. A pass attempt on the 432 rushing yards for the 22-21 lead. an Ely punt, then added to six. They added the forced a fumble, giving replay of third down fell game, but fell short in the The Wolves appeared six points on their first conversion to close the gap the ball back to Ely on the short and the Mariners air, completing just two of to extend their momentum play from scrimmage, to 34-30. Silver Bay 11-yard line. picked off Ely’s fourth- nine pass attempts for just on their second pick-off of on a spectucular 72-yard Then, they recovered The Wolves took it down Hail Mary in the end 20 yards. the night on the first play of touchdown scamper. They their own onside kick, seven yards on first down, zone to end the game. Ely fell to 2-5 with the the Mariners’ next posses- added the extra point and giving them the ball and leaving them second and Despite the loss, Ely loss. They were playing sion. That left the Wolves took a 12-point lead with renewed momentum on three on the four yard-line. put up impressive offen- 2-5 North Woods in both on the Silver Bay 35-yard just 5:13 remaining in the the Silver Bay 40-yard The Mariners stuffed their sive numbers. Nick Mattila teams’ regular season line, but penalties proved game. line, with 3:51 to go. But next run, leaving Ely with was the workhorse, rushing finale as the Timberjay costly and they came away But the Wolves Ely couldn’t capitalize and a third down from the five for 201 yards and three went to press. empty-handed. weren’t finished. On their they gave the ball back to yard-line. Ely appeared to touchdowns on 36 carries. The Mariners hit pay next possession, they Silver Bay on their own score the go-ahead on the Junior Dalton Schreffler dirt on their next posses- drove the ball 63 yards 12-yard line with just over next play, but a 15-yard was right behind, with 190
INJURIES... GRIZZLIES...Continued from page 1B Continued from 1B help the team with eight 14 kills and three aces, and three digs. sure that we are always moving forward.” 21-25, 23-25, and 13-15. kills with Taylor Mejdrich while Pierce posted eight Sundquist is opti- improving and getting Just how far the team Sophie Lenz had another rounding out the team with kills of her own and a mistic the team can be a better to compete,” she will go, their fans will big night, notching 28 digs four kills. Morgan Burnett block. Olson rounded out contending force in the said. “I am excited to see have to wait to find out. and 12 kills, while Maki had a strong showing the pack with seven kills, section playoffs. what this postseason holds North Woods will host added 12 digs, seven kills, Tuesday night, putting up three aces and a block. “Looking on to the and how the girls compete. their first playoff game on and three blocks. Aase 29 set assists. Burnett would also have postseason I see that we If we played like we did Wednesday, with expected posted seven kills and three In their win on her usual strong showing will have some good last night, with the drive to game time at 7 p.m. blocks, while Lislegard Monday night, Ratai on set assists, racking up competition and I think never give up and win, we posted 25 set assists and would lead the team with 26 along with three aces it’s important to make will have a chance to keep 14 digs. MDAN ads to run ONE TIME, the week beginningReichensperger 10/14/2018 said it North tentatively appears that the Nighthawks, now 9-12, will have home court advantage in at least the opening round of the Section 7A playoffs, which get underway on Monday.
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MEET YOUR CANDIDATES Briefs U.S. Steel, union reach agreement Paul McDonald answers questions REGIONAL- U.S. Steel said it reached a tentative con- tract agreement with all 14,000 workers represented by the United Steel Workers Union (USW) on Monday. at Northern Progressives roundtable Details on the agreement are not being released until by MARCUS WHITE if there wasn’t a rubber stamp. just that. He said he planned to the new contract is ratified by both sides. Cook-Orr Editor Range politicians tend to take a bring that experience to the table Workers employed with the company had rallied across stance (on mining) because they if elected to the county board. the country, including in Virginia last month, after the COOK - Around eight people are Range politicians.” “People deserve to be treated union accused the steel giant of not passing on increased came to the Crescent Bar here McDonald said he based his equally regardless of skin color or earnings from the Trump tax cuts last year. Tuesday evening for a round- opinion on the science available, religion,” he said. “It is what our Contracts for workers also expired last month with the table discussion with St. Louis which he believed led to the country is built on. It will always union accusing the company of demanding deep conces- County Commissioner Candidate conclusion that watersheds and be in my values, that we don’t let sions of workers. According to a release from the USW, Paul McDonald. The meeting mining could co-exist on the the evil values of racism come to those concessions were not part of the final agreement. was hosted by the Northern Range. McDonald also noted the forefront of the public.” In their own statement, U.S. Steel CEO David Burrit Progressives. that the issuance of new mining McDonald also said his back- said the agreement “will create certainty and stability for McDonald largely stuck to the permits was handled at the state ground in education is what gives our many stakeholders, and enable our company to imple- mainstays of his campaign, reit- level and the county board had him the edge over his opponent, ment our long-term business strategy.” He also said the erating his support for expanding relatively little to say on the matter. former sheriff’s deputy Bernie agreement was fair for both sides and “in the interests of county services to the area and The candidate also faced a Mettler. our employees and their families.” bringing mental health facilities question on his thoughts on racism “Issue-wise, he talks about to hospitals in Cook and Ely. He in the region. law enforcement,” McDonald Sandman shunned in Brainerd, picks up also addressed the concerns of “We’re still dealing with the said. “I am more concerned with Our Revolution–Minnesota endorsement some of those in attendance over issues,” McDonald said. “We how we set up the next generation REGIONAL— Congressional candidate Ray ‘Skip’ his support of sulfide mining. have some people in our area that for success. My background isn’t Sandman is taking issue with the organizers of a recent “What I guess I am hoping are racist. It just isn’t here, it is in law enforcement, it is in people. candidates forum in Brainerd, for refusing to allow him to for, is someone who will have everywhere.” I have always been an advocate appear with the other two major party candidates. a critical mind,” said meeting McDonald said it was import- for people I come across. We have “I would like to move forward from this insult and organizer Melissa Roach. “It ant for people to be educated in to get the next generation to step injury, but we are not satisfied that the organizers of that would ease our concerns and there equality, and that as an educator up and help the people who have debate understood that they needed to be more inclusive of wouldn’t be so much animosity for the past 30 years, he had taught helped them.” third parties and independent candidates,” Sandman said in a statement. Sandman is running as an endorsed candidate of the Nelimark will be open Nov. 9 and 10 Independence Party and was allowed to participate in a debate in Duluth last month. EMBARRASS- With the 8. The December days should be a Saturday as well. Those who are The campaign added that the snub was an insult to November weekend opening delight for families to take part in. creating new craft items promise Sandman, a Fond du Lac tribal elder, since the debate took coming fast, the Nelimark The theme for this year’s some surprises for your decorating place on Indigenous Peoples Day in Minnesota. Homestead Museum team is busy Christmas at the Nelimark is needs and will help to bring out the Sandman, however, did have some recent good news. creating new things to share. A “Sleigh Bells Ring.” The sound spirit of the holiday season for you The progressive candidate won the endorsement of the new furnace was just installed so of jingling bells on sleighs of and your family this year. Arrive statewide Our Revolution - Minnesota group. The group is the shopping experience should be yesteryear inspires this year’s early on Fridays to enjoy hot coffee one of many “Bernie Sanders inspired” progressive groups warm and toasty for everyone. The theme choice. Artisans have been and cider as you explore what we across the country that have sprung up since the 2016 pres- popular holiday gathering place gathering at the site to decorate the have in store for you to enjoy this idential election. The endorsement came on the heels of will open at 10 a.m. on Friday, rooms for the occasion. season. You won’t be disappoint- his winning support from Our Revolution’s Duluth chapter Nov. 9 and Saturday, Nov. 10. Friday will feature special ed as the sleigh bells ring. and a similar endorsement from the Duluth chapter of the Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each holiday breads and goodies, fresh Democratic Socialists of America last month. day. December openings will be cookies, candy, cardamom bread, on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7 and rye bread and artisan breads on Obituaries and Death Notices
Mary’s Catholic Church Mary’s Catholic Church his niece, Eileen (Tim) her son, Michael (Dodie) William Skarich officiat- in Cook. Interment was in Cook. Aune of Orr; nephew, Dale Kotzian of La Plata, Md.; ing. Arrangements were in the Cook Community Lyle loved to read Lokken of Shoreview; daughter, Debra (Timothy) with Range Funeral Home Cemetery. Arrangements Westerns and old-time and numerous cousins and Burns of Sun Lakes, Ariz.; in Virginia. were with Mlaker Funeral magazines like “Good friends. sister-in-law, Jo-Ellen She is survived by her Home of Cook. Old Days”. He enjoyed He was preceded in Patterson; very dear children, John (Sarah), Lyle was born to going to McDonald’s death by his parents; and nephew and niece, Ward James (Tammy), Joseph Abraham and Olive for coffee and visiting brother, Stanley Vezina. and Karen Patterson of (Shelley) and David (Townsend) Vezina on with his friends. After his Ely; seven grandchildren; (Valerie); grandchildren, July 26, 1939, in Cloquet. health failed, Lyle moved Betty A. Kotzian nine great-grandchildren; George (Sarah) Burger, The family moved to to Fitzgerald Nursing Betty Annette Carlson and many longtime friends Warren (Krystal) Burger, Rauch in 1942, and then Home in Eveleth. While Kotzian, 83, originally throughout Minnesota. Richard Lahtonen, Julie settled in Silverdale in he was there, he enjoyed of Ely, passed away at (Mike) Shenise, Jacob 1960. He was employed his outings with the other Lahtonen, Matthew Lyle R. Vezina Guardian Angels Health Mary J. Lahtonen at local sawmills as a residents. He would tell and Rehabilitation Center Mary Joan Muhvich Lahtonen and Megan Lyle Raymond laborer and then went on his family about his trips in Hibbing. Memorial Lahtonen, 86, lifelong resi- Lahtonen; great-grand- Vezina, 79, of Silverdale, to work for Hill Wood to Walmart and the places services were held on dent of Ely, passed away on children, Asher and Asa; passed away on Thursday, Products in Cook in 1971, they would go to eat. Lyle Saturday, Oct. 13 at Grace Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, at brothers, George (Patti) Oct. 11, 2018, at where he worked until was very proud of his niece Lutheran Church in Ely. Ely Bloomenson Hospital Muhvich and Frank (Terri) Fitzgerald Nursing Home his retirement. He was a and nephew, Eileen and Family arrangements in Ely. A Memorial Mass Muhvich; sister, Irene in Eveleth. A Mass of member of the former St. Dale, and enjoyed their were entrusted to Kerntz was held on Friday, Oct. 12 Muhvich; and beloved Christian Burial was held Bridget’s Catholic Church visits. Funeral Home of Ely. at St. Anthony’s Catholic dog, Misty. on Thursday, Oct. 18 at St. in Greaney and then St. Lyle is survived by She is survived by Church in Ely with Rev. PUBLIC NOTICES NETT LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL • ISD 707
Division of School Finance District Revenues and Expenditures 1500 Highway 36 West ED-00110-41 Roseville, MN 55113-4266 Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 and FY 2019 General Information: Minnesota Statutes, section 123B.10, requires that every school board shall publish the subject data of this report. District Name: NETT LAKE District Number: 707 FY 2018 Actual FY 2018 Actual FY 2019 Budget FY 2019 Budget FY 2018 Beginning Fund June 30, 2018 Actual June 30, 2019 Projected Fund Revenues and Expenditures and Revenues and Expenditures and Balances Fund Balances Fund Balances Transfers In Transfers Out Transfers In Transfers Out General Fund/Restricted $ 271,406 $ - $ - $ 271,406 $ - $ - $ 271,406 General Fund/Other $ 1,074,382 $ 2,339,997 $ 2,638,079 $ 776,299 $ 2,258,988 $ 2,237,563 $ 797,724 Food Service Fund $ 6,866 $ 113,646 $ 118,564 $ 1,948 $ 63,100 $ 123,487 $ (58,439) Community Service Fund $ 31,356 $ 36,582 $ 15,017 $ 52,921 $ 37,211 $ 37,211 $ 52,921 Building Construction Fund $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Debt Service Fund $ 22,990 $ 148,111 $ 61,929 $ 109,173 $ 107,892 $ 62,180 $ 154,884 Trust Fund $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Internal Service Fund $ - $ - $ - * OPEB Revocable Trust Fund $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - OPEB Irrevocable Trust Fund $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - OPEB Debt Service Fund $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Total - All Funds $ 1,406,999 $ 2,638,336 $ 2,833,588 $ 1,211,747 $ 2,467,191 $ 2,460,441 $ 1,218,497 Current Statutory Operating Debt per Minnesota Statutes, section Long-Term Debt $ - no data 123B.81 no data no data Amount of General Fund Deficit, if any, in excess of 2.5% of expenditures Outstanding July 1, 2017 $ 40,473,997 no data 06/30/2018 $ - Plus: New Issues $ 1,608,356 no data no data no data no data
no data no data Less: Redemeed Issues $ 15,000 no data Cost per student - Average Daily Membership (ADM) 06/30/2018 Outstanding June 30, 2018 $ 42,067,353 no data no data no data no data no data no data Short-Term Debt no data no data Total Operating Expenditures $ 2,756,002.22 FY 2018 Total ADM Served + Tuitioned Out ADM + Adjusted Extended Certificates of Indebtedness $ - 102.48 no data ADM Other Short-Term Indebtedness $ - no data FY 2018 Operating Cost per ADM $ 26,893.07 The complete budget may be inspected upon request to the superintendent. Comments: Published in the Timberjay, Oct. 19, 2018 4B October 19, 2018 TIMBERJAY Newspapers
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Bear
Bear harvest finishes down 13 percent Bear Harvest Numbers - Monday, October 15, 2018
Harvest locally was off 11 percent according to the DNR Year YTD Total by MARSHALL HELMBERGER tered last year. boost bear numbers after several 2018 1,760 1,760 Managing Editor That computes to a 40-percent seasons of generous permits and 2017 2,035 2,036 success rate in the quota zone, high harvests that cut the state’s 2016 2,625 2,633 REGIONAL— With the 2018 which includes all of northeastern bear population roughly in half, 2015 1,948 1,972 bear season now in the rearview Minnesota, which remains histori- from an estimated 28,000 a little 2014 1,623 1,624 mirror, it’s clear that abundant cally high, even though it was below over a decade ago, to about 14,000 2013 1,860 1,861 wild foods this year reduced hunter the nearly 50-percent success rate in more recently. The DNR is currently 2012 2,597 2,598 success. While the Minnesota the quota zone last year. trying to rebuild the bear population Department of Natural Resources Male bears accounted for 66 to about 20,000 animals, but prog- Year-To-Date Harvest Numbers issued the same number of permits percent of the harvest statewide, and ress has been slow. While the DNR For Bear as last year, the total bear harvest about 63 percent of the harvest in has sharply lowered the number of 2800 was down 13 percent statewide, zones within the Tower work area. permits it issues, relatively high 2400 and 11 percent in the DNR’s Tower That put the harvest of females at hunter success in recent years has 2000 about 37 percent in the local area. kept pressure on the bear population. 1600 work area, which includes much of 1200 northern St. Louis and Lake counties. “That’s still too high if the goal is While the latest numbers rep- to increase the bear population,” resent the end of the season, they 800 As of this week, hunters had 400 said Tower Area wildlife manager are considered preliminary until registered a total of 1,760 bears, 0 compared to the 2,035 bears regis- Tom Rusch. the DNR issues a final report on the 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 The DNR is still attempting to season in February. [ Harvest By Zone Day of Week Date Number
Tuesday Oct-09-2018 RESEARCH 3
Wednesday Oct-10-2018 2
Thursday Oct-11-2018 8 Friday Oct-12-2018 Deer 9 gut Saturday Oct-13-2018 8 Sunday Oct-14-2018 pile 9 study Monday Oct-15-2018 0
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REGIONAL— Here’s a proposal you don’t see every day. Two University of Minnesota extension service researchers are inviting successful deer hunters, or anyone with access to deer gut piles, to take part in a study this fall. The researchers, Dr. Joseph Bump and PhD student Ellen Candler, are asking deer hunters to place their trail cameras near fresh gut piles in order to document the types of wildlife that make use of this CITIZEN SCIENCE valuable food source. Minnesota offers a unique opportunity to study this because of the diversity of major biomes that intersect in the state, including the tallgrass prairie, the eastern deciduous forest, the sub-bo- real forest in northeastern Ely’s Big Chill Minnesota, and the aspen parkland found in northwest- ern Minnesota. Cold wind, flurries greet Ely enthusiasts for a full-day bird The researchers are seeking hunters in every by KEITH VANDERVORT Watcher’s Digest and founded the discussions often centered region of the state. Ely Editor by the New Haven, Conn., Bird upon the activity of the birds Ely’s “Big Sit” Researchers are looking Club. At 8 a.m., Tefft looked observed, and in particular we bird species list for hunters with their own ELY – Just after daybreak more like he was at a tailgate talked about loon observations game camera to set the camera last Sunday morning, under a party for a sporting event, only from last summer,” he said. Mallard on their gut pile and leave it slate-gray sky, a visitor to the he was there on the wrong day. “Sherry Abts, who lives down Bufflehead to record pictures of when Shagawa Lake boat landing “I expect more people later the shore, keeps an eye on Common Merganser and what animals come in found a dedicated bird watcher on,” he said. “We always hope Shagawa Lake all season. She Greater Yellowlegs to use the gut pile for one sitting in a chair, binoculars in that we will hit a good point in aided in determining age, and Lesser Yellowlegs month. Hunters are uniquely hand, spotting scope nearby, the fall migration to see birds on helped in our understanding Bonaparte’s Gull positioned to record every- and a table full of bird books the lake, in the air and around of the loons that were present Ring-billed Gull thing that comes in to feed spread out in front of him. the wooded edges of the public throughout the day.” Common Loon on that gut pile by setting a He was all by himself, access,” Tefft said. Cormorants, ring-billed Double-crested Cormorant camera immediately after field bundled up in layers against a Tefft provided this gulls and Bonaparte’s gulls Bald Eagle dressing a deer. persistent northwest wind with summary. “This year with were feeding just offshore and Downy Woodpecker The researchers are affil- temperatures hovering just cloudy skies, temperatures in their food-gathering methods Common Raven iated with the Department below freezing. One could see the low 30-degree F range, and were displayed, he added. “The American Crow of Fisheries, Wildlife, and his breath as he talked. Any constant winds from the WNW lesser yellowlegs and greater Black-capped Chickadee Conservation Biology in the Ely-area resident with even a at 10 to 15 mph, a hearty band yellowlegs were an entirely Red-breasted Nuthatch College of Food, Agriculture, passing interest in bird watching of counters grew in number and unexpected species of sand- White-breasted Nuthatch and Natural Resource would have recognized him. Bill enthusiasm through the twelve pipers for this late in the fall. Hermit Thrush Sciences at the University Tefft flashed a big smile, as the hours of counting,” he said. The American pipit came and American Robin of Minnesota. They are part- visitor remarked that he looked Ely Field Naturalists provided close examination as Yellow-rumped Warbler nering with the Minnesota kind of lonely. members came and went during it explored the boat ramp for White-throated Sparrow Master Naturalist program. “Not at all,” he said. “I the day and not only conducted food items.” White-crowned Sparrow If you would like more infor- spotted as many as 13 species the bird count but also discussed The other main group of Dark-eyed Junco mation, or are interested in since sunrise, but a few of those upcoming fall and winter bird birds was feeding through- Rusty Blackbird assisting with the research, I just heard because it was too feeding strategies. “Ten people out the day at the array of 12 American Pipit you can contact Ellen Candler dark to see anything yet.” conducted most of the counting, bird-feeding locations around Fox Sparrow at 208-680-6023 or by email Tefft, along with several but an additional 15 people the boat launch with most of at [email protected]. other Ely Field Naturalists, visited to see how the count was the activity at sunflower seeds spent the day at the boat going or to supply the counters in feeders and mixed seed birds,” he said. landing they call their Boreal with some hot chocolate,” he spread on the ground, according “An additional activity Birdometers Count Station said. All together, the counters to Tefft. “There was a great during the afternoon was netting participating in The Big Sit. recorded 25 species (see list). opportunity to look at various aquatic invertebrates from the The Big Sit is an annual, “We talked about the sparrow species and to examine shallow shoreline and looking at international, noncompetitive Christmas Bird Count and the differences in color among Subscribe birding event hosted by Bird other bird count activities, but the large group of rusty black- See BIG SIT...pg. 5B Today! TIMBERJAY Newspapers October 19, 2018 5B
Outdoors briefly LAKE COUNTRY FORECAST from NOAA weather These lakes all are Whitefish netting Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday designated infested with Friday opens Saturday spiny waterflea so netters REGIONAL—A are encouraged to review number of area lakes will rules that help prevent the be open for whitefish and spread of aquatic invasive tullibee (cisco) netting species. Other Tower area 50 31 35 25 42 29 44 29 43 28 beginning Saturday, Oct. lakes will be announced in November. 20. Ely Hi Lo Prec. Sn. Emb. Hi Lo Prec. Sn. Tower Nets used in designat- Cook Hi Lo Prec. Sn. Orr Hi Lo Prec. Sn. Hi Lo Prec. Sn. Those lakes include: 10/08 47 38 0.00 10/08 46 36 0.04 10/08 45 38 0.03 10/08 41 36 0.00 10/08 47 37 0.00 Vermilion (all ed infested waters must be 10/09 43 38 0.29 10/09 42 37 0.38 10/09 42 38 0.18 10/09 39 36 0.20 10/09 42 37 0.52 dried for a minimum of 10 10/10 40 37 1.02 10/10 40 36 1.18 10/10 41 37 0.54 10/10 36 30 0.61 10/10 40 36 1.02 except Pike Bay, south 10/11 36 29 0.40 2.1” 10/11 37 28 0.65 1.7” 10/11 38 29 0.75 5.0” 10/11 34 27 0.64 3.0” 10/11 37 29 0.57 3.2” and west of a north-south days or frozen for 2 days 10/12 34 26 0.07 10/12 34 25 0.04 0.2” 10/12 34 26 0.05 0.5” 10/12 30 23 0.01 10/12 34 26 0.00 before using in a different 10/13 30 20 0.00 10/13 39 19 0.00 10/13 31 23 0.00 10/13 39 25 0.00 10/13 33 19 0.00 line at narrowest portion 10/14 41 30 0.00 10/14 41 24 0.00 10/14 39 30 0.02 0.2” 10/14 34 28 0.00 10/14 41 31 0.00 between Echo Point and water body. Nets should be Totals 22.32 4.0” Totals 23.85 1.9” Totals 28.59 7.7” . Totals NA NA Totals 26.57 4.9” Punchers Point) - 3.5 inch dried for 10 days or frozen mesh. for 2 before moving from Fall – 1.75 inch any lake to another. BWCAW PERMIT CONTROVERSY mesh. Nets used in spiny Basswood – 1.75 water flea and/or zebra inch mesh. mussel infested waters Nolan wants delay in phase-out of lottery Newton – 3.5 inch should be not used in any other water body. mesh. by MARSHALL HELMBERGER the USFS states: permits. In fact, the USFS found that Managing Editor “To what extent were unique this category of lottery applications BIG SIT...Continued from page 4B visitor situations (elderly, disabled, has been increasing, corresponding REGIONAL— Concerns about or otherwise) considered when to an increase in the number of them under a tabletop non-competitive, every changes to the reservation and lottery making the change to the lottery unsuccessful lottery applications. microscope. Caddis flies, team that observes the system for permits for the Boundary process, especially when these “How does the USFS plan mayflies, beetles, and other year’s “Golden Bird” has Water Canoe Area Wilderness have individuals were served by coop- to address disparities in access findings drew exclama- a chance to win $500. made it to Washington. In a letter to erators? It is my understanding that to Recreation.gov in rural commu- tions and excitement and Swarovski Optik annually Interim Chief of the Forest Service the previous model found a good nities? Many of the cooperators are a desire to schedule a field sponsors The Golden Bird Vicki Christiansen, Eighth District balance between the public seeking located in rural, “end-of-the-road” naturalist aquatic inverte- Award and all Big Sit Congressman Rick access to these entry points and locations where access to reliable brate workshop in 2019,” teams are eligible. A North Nolan is seeking the remaining resort owners who broadband is not a given. On top of he said. American bird species is answers to those provide a complete suite of guiding this, Northern Minnesota in January Everyone is welcome selected randomly by the concerns, many of and outfitting services for those can be an unpredictable place. The Big Sit bird count New Haven Bird Club at which have been seeking to enter the wilderness. A Expecting cooperators to overcome is always conducted each its December meeting. All raised by resort complete revamp of the system, cau- this issue by driving into Ely or year at the beginning of Big Sit teams that spotted owners and out- tioned one business owner, could other nearby towns is impractical October to take advantage that bird are placed in a hat fitters on Fall and harm wilderness access for current and could be unsafe, depending on of the fall migration. for a random drawing. The Moose lakes, near Rick Nolan visitors that don’t have the capabil- the weather and road conditions. A “Our location each team that wins The Golden Ely. ities to make these reservations on number of other questions come to year is at the public water Bird Award receives $500 The local businesses are most their own – such as a computer-less mind in this regard: access just east of Grand from Swarovski, which can concerned by the phaseout of the World War II military Veteran that Will cooperators be able Ely Lodge on the south be donated to a conserva- lottery system, which typically would need to stop coming north if to block off or make mass-book- shore of Shagawa Lake in tion cause or project of its ensured that those businesses that the lottery system goes away. ings for multiple guests over Ely,” Tefft said. “The idea choice. served users of the wilderness would “How does the Forest Service the Recreation.gov hotline (1-877- is to find a good spot for Big Sit events took have sufficient permits, particularly reconcile lottery trend user data 444-6777). place all over the world bird watching—preferably day-use motor permits, to serve with changes to the lottery process If not, what process does the last Sunday, including one with good views of their customers. The issue was the for Fall and Moose lakes? In July Forest Service envision for these Guatemala, India, the subject of reporting in the Timberjay 2017, the Forest Service published a businesses?” a variety of habitats and Netherlands, England, lots of birds. Last year an last week. report displaying permit and visitor The Forest Service had Vietnam, and New Zealand, Rep. Nolan is asking the Forest use statistics for the Boundary no immediate response to the eagle came and snatched Tefft said. “We can usually Service to hold off on changes until Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Congressman’s inquiry. the snowshoe hare that was count on warmer weather put out. We recorded 25 some of the issues raised by stake- from 2009 to 2016. The data sug- this time of year. You just holders can be addressed. species last year.” never know.” gests continued high use of the While The Big Sit is Specifically, Nolan’s letter to lottery, especially for day use motor
2018 BOAT DECONTAMINATION STATION LOCATIONS/TIMES Ely Area: Van Vac Road Public Landing: Daily, 8 AM-6 PM Sandy Point Public Landing: Fri-Sun, 8 AM-6 PM Lake Vermilion Tower: Y-Store: Thurs-Sun, 8 AM-6PM Lake Vermilion Cook: Country Store: Thurs-Sun, 8 AM-6 PM Gilbert/Eveleth Area: Lake Ore-Be-Gone: Fri-Sun, 10 AM-6 PM 6B October 19, 2018 TIMBERJAY Newspapers
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KUGLER TOWNSHIP Notice to the Voters of Notice of General Election Bearville Township Notice is hereby given to all qualified voters The following offices will be elected at the of Kugler Township, County of St. Louis, November 6, 2018 General Election. State of Minnesota. General election will be held Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Polls will One (1) Supervisor A - (4) Four-year term be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the One (1) Supervisor B - Special Election Kugler Town Hall, 9072 Hwy 135 N. Polls are (2) Two-year term (remainder of term voted open to elect the following: in the 2016 General Election, currently filled by appointment) (One) Board Supervisor C – four-year term One (1) Clerk - (4) Four-year term (One) Township Treasurer – four-year term Bearville Township is a mail-in-balloting Please call the Kugler Town Clerk with any precinct. Ballots are automatically mailed to questions, 753-3314. all registered voters. Absentee ballots may Published in the Timberjay, Oct. 19 & 26, 2018 be cast at the Itasca County Courthouse- Auditor’s Office. New voter registrations may also be done at the County Auditor’s Office. New voters may vote immediately after registration.
LEIDING TOWNSHIP The Board of Canvass will meet at 6:15 p.m. prior to the regular board meeting November 14 in order to canvass the results CAMP FIVE TOWNSHIP of the November 6 General Election and Notice of General Election declare the winners of the election. Notice is hereby given to all qualified voters All meetings are open to the public. of Leiding Township and Camp Five Township, County of St. Louis, State of Kathy Cressy, Bearville Township Clerk Minnesota. General election will be held Published in the Timberjay, Oct. 19 & 26, 2018 Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Polls will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Leiding Town Hall. Published in the Timberjay, Oct. 19, 2018 Marie Milan, Town Clerk
Published in the Timberjay, Oct. 19 & 26, 2018 NOTICE OF STATE OF MINNESOTA October, 2018. Parcel Codes 250-0042- COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS DEFENBAUGH LAW 00020 and 250-0042-0010 GENERAL ELECTION DISTRICT COURT OFFICE and have been paid and By: Rae Bentz (MN Lic. No. there are no delinquent taxes SIXTH JUDICIAL EAGLES NEST TOWNSHIP 218376) due and owing as of the date DISTRICT 107 E Camp St hereof. NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST Case No: 69VI-CV-18-786 Notice is hereby given to all qualified voters Ely, Minnesota 55731 That on May 22, 2014, CITY OF ORR of Eagles Nest Township, County of St. 218-365-4977 DALES DELL was record- NOTICE Attorney for Petitioners ed. A copy of said plat is Louis, State of Minnesota. General election attached hereto as Exhibit “A” Notice is hereby given that the City of Orr will will be held Tuesday, November 6, 2018. conduct a public accuracy test as required In the Matter of the Case Type: Real Estate and made a part hereof. The by law to test the AutoMark Assistive Voting Application of In the Matter of the intent of said Plat appears to Polls will be open from DALE C. OLSON AND Application of have been to create two (2) Device on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at ADRIANNE M. OLSON platted lots out of the Land. DALE C. OLSON AND 11:00 A.M. at Orr City Hall, 4429 Hwy 53, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on AS TRUSTEES OF THE None of said lots have been Orr, MN 55771. Tuesday, November 6, 2018 ADRIANNE M. OLSON ADRIANNE M. OLSON sold or otherwise transferred. at the Eagles Nest Town Hall. REVOCABLE TRUST UTA AS TRUSTEES OF THE Applicants wish to vacate the Cheri Carter, Clerk/Treasurer DATED AUGUST 30, 2016 ADRIANNE M. OLSON plat in its entirety. Applicants are the sole own- Deb Siverhus, Clerk to Vacate the Plat of DALE’S REVOCABLE TRUST Published in the Timberjay, Oct. 19, 2018 DELL UTA DATED AUGUST ers of the Land. There are no other property owners in Published in the Timberjay, Oct. 19 & Nov. 2, 2018 30, 2016 to Vacate the Pursuant to Minn. Stat. said Plat. Plat of DALE’S DELL 505.14 There are no parties that will be affected by the vacation of TO WHOM IT MAY APPLICATION the Plat itself. Petitioner owns EMPLOYMENT CONCERN: all of said lots and is accessed NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to Minn. Stat 505.14 via St. Louis County Highway Don’t Miss a Single Issue that the Applicants will be No. 24. The plat does not present at a Special Term YOUR APPLICANTS allege abut public water. Equipment of Court at the St. Louis and show to the court the WHEREFORE, Applicants County Courthouse, 300 S following facts, to wit: pray for an Order of the Court Operator Junior Fifth Avenue, City of Virginia, This action is brought pursu- vacating DALES DELL Plat Apply by 11/7/18 Subscribe Today County of St. Louis, State of ant to the terms of Minn. Stat. as set for in this Application. Minnesota, on the 20th day 505.14. Applicants, DALE C. DATED this 25th day of of November, 2018, at 9:00 OLSON AND ADRIANNE M. September, 2018. www.stlouiscountymn.gov a.m. or as soon thereafter OLSON AS TRUSTEES OF DEFENBAUGH LAW or call 218-726-2422 (218) 753-2950 as counsel may be heard THE ADRIANNE M. OLSON OFFICE to present the Application, REVOCABLE TRUST UTA By: Rae Bentz (MN Lic. No. attached hereto and on file DATED AUGUST 30, 2016 218376) Equal Opportunity and Veteran-Friendly Employer 10/19 or timberjay.com with the Court, to the Court are the owners of the fol- 107 E Camp St and for a hearing before the lowing described property in Ely, Minnesota 55731 above-named Court to deter- Town of Beatty, St. Louis 218-365-4977 mine whether or not the relief County, Minnesota, Attorney for Petitioners requested therein shall be Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Dales granted. Dell Published in the Timberjay, Oct. 19 & 26, 2018 EMPLOYMENT Dated this 10th day of Taxes are currently assessed against the Land under Tax OPPORTUNITIES Vermilion Country School A Grades 7 - 12 Charter School in Tower
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