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Serving the communitiesIMBERJAY of northern St. Louis County since 1989 VOL. 32, ISSUE 22 June 4, 2021 00 T $1 ISD 696 Bringing the past into the future Ely School District celebrates start of $20 million building project

by KEITH VANDERVORT MORE SCHOOL PROJECT ty members, and others involved with Ely Editor the construction project gathered on City of Ely, ISD 696 negotiate the front lawn of the school to mark ELY – The eventual graduating utility work costs Page 11 the district’s long-awaited transition class of 2033 of the Ely school district, into 21st-century learning, while now Kindergarten students, provided “thank you” as they paraded past what paying homage to Ely’s long tradition a simple message to dozens of onlook- will be the eventual centerpiece of a of education. ers last Thursday at a groundbreaking modern, state-of-the-art structure that Superintendent Erik Erie emceed ceremony celebrating the beginning will link the 100-year-old Memorial the hour-long event and welcomed Washington Elementary students carried hand- of a two-year, $20 million building and Washington school buildings. a plethora of speakers to share made signs in a “thank you” parade last week at project on the ISD 696 campus. Local leaders, elected officials the school district’s facility renovation ground- They carried signs that said from across the Iron Range, communi- See...SCHOOL pg. 11 breaking ceremony. photo by K. Vandervort

MEMORIAL DAY 2021 CITY OF TOWER Clerk resigns to pursue new business

by MARSHALL HELMBERGER Managing Editor TOWER— City officials here will be looking for a new chief of operations after Clerk-Treasurer Victoria Ranua announced her resignation on Tuesday. Ranua will remain on the city’s fire department and ambulance service, where she was recently hired as an emer- gency medical responder. In her letter of resignation, she said she will remain in her position as clerk-treasurer as long as needed to ensure a smooth transition. Her resignation is expected to be on the HONOR, RESPECT agenda at the next city council meeting, set for June 14. Ranua is leaving to pursue a busi- Ely remembers fallen heroes ness venture— an apparel line she hopes to develop under the brand Natural by KEITH VANDERVORT by Master of Ceremonies Steven Saari, Variations— that she has been planning Ely Editor commander of American Legion Post for some time. “For over a decade, I have ELY – Hundreds of residents attend- 248, who stood in this year for Tony had a dream I have left lying dormant ed Memorial Day services at the Ely Rechichi, VFW Post 2717 commander, while I have tended duties and obliga- Cemetery on Monday. The traditional who participated in Honor Guard duties. tions,” wrote Ranua in her resignation event was sponsored by VFW Post Bagpiper Joe Linnemann played letter. “My dream, which is with me 2717, American Legion Post 248, and America the Beautiful and Yankee daily, will remain in that dormant state the American Legion Auxiliary. Doodle, followed by an invocation by until I dedicate time toward its manifes- The brief program, broadcast on tation. I am ready to bring this vision WELY 94.5 FM, opened with a welcome See...HONOR pg. 10 to life.” Ranua has served in the city’s top administrative position for the past 20 Ely Honor Guard commander, Mike Pope, top, and other veterans took months, having taken over following the part in the Memorial Day Service at the Ely Cemetery. U.S. Navy veteran Bert Horvat, right, set flags at graves on Saturday. photos by K. Vandervort See...TOWER pg. 11

COOK HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HRA tenants cry foul over leadership at Cook council meeting by DAVID COLBURN tion on CHRA management Cook-Orr Editor Comments allege executive director is unfit for position responsibilities is at odds with Obidowski’s claim. “Our office has been con- primary speaker listed on the HRA? The city of Cook and Congressman’s name being COOK- Four Cook Housing tacted by several constituents meeting agenda, and he wasted the mayor are in charge of Reed tossed into the fray, the and Redevelopment Authority regarding this issue,” Mix said. no time in asserting a claim that Erickson,” Obidowski declared. Timberjay contacted Stauber’s tenants appeared at the May “HUD does not manage the the council and the mayor, and “That’s what Pete Stauber said. office to determine the nature 27 Cook City Council meeting day-to-day operations of Cook not the CHRA governing board, Reed is no good. I’d love to take of his communications with to renew longstanding com- Housing and Redevelopment have both the power and respon- him to court – sue him and sue CHRA residents. According to plaints and call for the ouster Authority (CHRA). The CHRA of Executive Director Reed sibility to relieve Erickson of the city. He’s nothing but a lying a response received Tuesday Erickson. his duties. con artist.” from Communication Director Jim Obidowski was the “Who is in charge of the With the Eighth District Kelsey Mix, Stauber’s posi- See...HRA pg. 9

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Day and the Indigenous Peoples Task Force and the Minnesota Humanities Photo contest winners announced Center to host the “We COOK- The voters have spoken, and Carol Do It For The Water” Bowman is the winner of the “Finding Light” photo performance hosted at contest sponsored by Northwoods Friends of the Arts MDC on Thursday, June in Cook. 10 at 6 p.m. The play is an Bowman’s shot of two deer looking back at the original written by Sharon photographer, titled “Does the Sunlight Make My Day and performed by Butt Look Big?” was the most popular among visi- Ikidowin Acting Ensemble. tors to the NWFA Gallery during the month of May, After the performance, the besting 67 other submissions. Bowman received Minnesota Humanities The Ikidowin Acting Ensemble will perform “We Do It For The Water”, a play $100 for first place. Center will facilitate a written by Bois Forte Band member Sharon Day. This performance is free and open to the public. Second place and $50 went to Cecilia Rolando community conversation. submitted photo for her scenic photo, “A Still Day No. 1.” Written by Sharon Pictures of the photographers and their winning sub- Day and directed by Curtis to take action for the envi- the North St. Louis Soil is led by the Minnesota missions can be viewed on the Northwoods Friends Kirby III with funding from ronment. and Water Conservation Humanities Center in part- of the Arts page on Facebook. the First Peoples Fund, Sharon is enrolled in District and We Are Water nership with the Minnesota this play weaves stories the Bois Forte Band of MN. This is a free virtual Pollution Control Agency, of Indigenous struggles to Ojibwe. She is a founder series hosted on Zoom the Minnesota Historical Lions to host garage sale, June 12 protect our water, beginning of the Indigenous Peoples providing an opportunity Society, the Minnesota COOK- The Cook Lions Club will once again with saving Camp Cold Task Force. In 1990, Sharon to the public to learn more Department of Health, the host its annual garage sale on Saturday, June 12 from Water Spring, the Mother developed and led the about water topics specific Minnesota Department of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the yellow and blue Lions Club Earth Water Walks, the first Native youth acting to our region including Natural Resources, and the building at 6 1st Street SE in Cook. Nibi Walks and The North troupe. Since then, Sharon water and labor history Minnesota Department of The cash-and-carry event will feature furniture, Dakota Access Pipeline. has worked with countless in the Fur Trade Era, nibi Agriculture. We Are Water appliances, lawn furniture, an inflatable boat, a gun The water walkers and Native youth guiding them walks, and local invasive MN is funded in part by cabinet and more. Shoppers may prepay for their water protectors presented to grow as actors. Day species. Registration links the National Endowment items, go enjoy Cook’s Annual Timber Days festivi- a non-violent message that has acted with Pangea for each date will be avail- for the Humanities and ties, and return no later than 5 p.m. to pick them up. united Native people and World Theater, Illusion able at www.wearewa- with money from the Clean Should conditions warrant, shoppers may be non-Native environmen- Theater, and the American terironrange.com/events, Water Fund and Arts and asked to observe social distancing protocols. talists. This project will History Theater. MDC mndiscoverycenter.com/ Cultural Heritage Fund. Proceeds from the event will be used to support continue the awareness of is also hosting a We Are events/, and on collabora- local philanthropic efforts of the Lions Club. Indigenous rights and the Water MN Virtual Speaker tor’s social media pages. capacity of the individual Series in collaboration with We Are Water MN Book club to meet June 8 COOK- The Readers and Rappers book club will meet on Tuesday, June 8 at 1 p.m. at the gazebo in Cook City Park to discuss “The Women in the ART MEETS ENVIRONMENT Castle,” a novel by Jessica Shattuck, moderated by Sue Gustafson. The New York Times best-selling author immi- ARENA DANCES to perform at Tofte Lake Center grated to the United State from Germany after World War II and grew up with a sense of shame from Hike, workshop and pop-up performance are also scheduled being half German. Her seven years of research for the work of historical fiction took her to Germany ELY- Twin Cities based where she interviewed family members and others modern dance company who lived through and survived the war. The novel ARENA DANCES will begins with the story of an aristocratic woman who perform their new work, assembles a makeshift family from the survivors of Thermal, at the Tofte Lake her husband’s resistance movement and continues Center on Saturday, June through the a reunion in 1991. 11 at 7 p.m. Readers and Rappers will not meet in July. ARENA DANCES is the recipient of a 2020 NWFA to hold Timber Days activities Minnesota State Arts Board COOK -An activity table and tent for partici- Arts on Tour grant that pants will be provided by Northwoods Friends of the brings this exciting new Arts at the Cook Timber Days celebration June 11, project and residency to the 12 and 13. Ely community. Preceding On Saturday, June 12, local authors Donna their performance, ARENA Graham, who wrote a thriller novel called “Silenced DANCES will offer a To Death,” and Leo Willenius, with his book of series of workshops in the worldly wisdoms, “She Won’t Mow The Daisies,” Ely community the week will meet and greet fans and sign copies of their of June 6, focused on the books. pressing issue of climate The NWFA Gallery at 210 S River St. will be change and how human ARENA DANCES performers will be at Tofte Lake Center and the surround- open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 12 for behavior and emotion affect ing Ely area for serveral events between June 8 and 11. submitted photo people to enjoy the Spring Art Expo exhibit. The the environment and vice gallery will also be open that week on Wednesday, versa. All events are free and Tefft of Climate Change Aerie Studio. The work- ARENA DANCES new Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and open to the public. Solutions of Scott County shop is open to all ages work, Thermal, at an appro- Tickets for the annual 50/50 Raffle will go on Tofte Lake Center is to explore the Secret / and abilities; this move- priately outdoor venue. sale during Timber Days weekend and continue located at 2209 Fernberg Blackstone Hiking Trail ment workshop is about Watch as the company through Aug. 19. Tickets cost $5 each, and a winner Road in Ely are $10 and and discuss the effects of celebrating the self and rehearses the work and will be drawn at the Monroe Crossing Concert at the tickets available at the door. climate change in Northern one’s expression through explores movement specif- Cook Community Center. The winner can choose Nature Walk Minnesota. movement. ically informed by this site. to receive 50 percent of the ticket sale proceeds or A nature walk with Community Pop-up This activity is made an original painting by Sue Rauschenfels called possible by the voters of local naturalist Bill Tefft Movement Performance “Birches.” will take place Tuesday, Minnesota through a grant June 8 at 2 p.m. on the Workshop Enjoy a pop-up perfor- from the Minnesota State Secret / Blackstone Hiking Participate in a commu- mance at noon on Thursday, Arts Board, thanks to a subscribe at timberjay.com Trail. nity movement workshop at June 10 at Whiteside Park legislative appropriation Join ARENA DANCES 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June in Ely. from the arts and cultural 9 at Tofte Lake Center’s Bring your lunch and heritage foundation. enjoy a sneak peek of

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CITY OF ELY Ely trailhead development hits major cost obstacle by KEITH VANDERVORT Chuck Novak. The plan to options. Ely Editor build the showcase visitors “The lot and site work center and parking area at were very near budget,” ELY – The city of Ely’s the city’s west end entrance he said. “We would like to signature west end devel- is on hold unless more complete the parking lot opment project hit a major funding can be found. and the utilities to where the snag last month when con- The building was sup- building will be located.” struction bids for the second posed to be completed Langowski worked phase of the project came in September in time to to complete federal in at twice the budget. City welcome a state ATV Trail funding earmark requests officials were shell shocked Association convention to Minnesota Sens. Amy and are regrouping to figure here. Klobuchar and Tina Smith. out a new funding plan and “The total cost com- “We are currently A digital rendering of the planned Ely trailhead. file photo any way to move forward. bined (building and lot and working to determine our A total of $1.5 million site work) are $2.75 million options,” he said. “We were thousands of federal budget center due to lack of space. so we can’t just cut it in half was secured for the project and we have just a million hit hard with the exploding requests being considered.” Another idea was floated or start over.” last year though bonding and a half to deal with,” construction costs for mate- The proposed footprint to have the visitor center He said the construc- legislation and total cost Novak said. rials and labor. Everybody of the visitor center gradu- staffed by Chamber, Ely tion cost estimate was estimates now approach Clerk-Treasurer is in the same boat. But, we ally decreased in the plan- Tourism Bureau, and U.S. initially estimated to be $3 million. Harold Langowski recom- are still hopeful for con- ning process. Ely Chamber Forest Service. “The build- about $300 per square foot. “It was a huge sur- mended that the project be struction at the site this year. of Commerce abandoned a ing design was okayed by prise,” said Interim Mayor paused to consider funding But in reality, we are one of plan to move to the visitor the state,” Langowski said, See TRAIL...pg. 5 ELY BUSINESS Ely business settles in workplace sexual harrassment case by KEITH VANDERVORT by JODI SUMMIT Ely Editor Tower-Soudan Editor Red Cabin Custard one of three state businesses named

ELY - Red Cabin Act, reached settlement in Shakopee, and the old, to unwanted touching, determined. The MDHR without voices, the girls Custard, of Ely, and two agreements this week with Minnesota Sword Club in graphic sexual innuendos, also found that Charmers that have been too scared other Minnesota businesses the Minnesota Department Minneapolis. and sexual depictions of had a pattern of harass- to report, the girls that that failed to provide work of Human Rights (MDHR). MDHR’s investiga- genitals in 2015. ing employees, including haven’t been listened to,” environments free from The other two busi- tion found the owner of Over time, Charmer’s Lorna’s cousin. said Keller, who is now 19 sexual assault and harass- nesses were Mid-America Red Cabin Custard, Bill sexual comments intensi- “I pursued this case years old. “My former boss ment, in violation of the Festivals Corporation that Charmers, used his posi- fied, grew more person- because I felt it was my and bosses like him need Minnesota Human Rights operates the Minnesota tion of authority to subject al, and even extended to duty as a young girl with a Renaissance Festival Lorna Keller, then 14 years children, the investigation voice to fight for the girls See CUSTARD...pg. 5 REAL ESTATE

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“CONGRESS SHALL MAKE NO LAW... ABRIDGING THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH, OR OF THE PRESS;”

The First Amendment of the United States Constitution e-mail: [email protected] OPINION Editorial The nanny party Republicans talk, but don’t walk the walk, on personal liberty

There was a time when These are heavy costs Republicans in the Minnesota to impose on society, par- Legislature talked about indi- ticularly when it is to no vidual liberty. They pooh-poo- apparent end. In addition hed what they derided as to all of its costs to society, Minnesota’s “nanny state,” we know that prohibition which they blamed on our simply doesn’t work. Drug DFL-dominated state pol- use of all kinds in the United itics. States has increased steadily Well, who are the nannies since the beginning of the now? so-called War on Drugs The most significant back in the 1960s. As major personal liberty bill to come public policy, there are few up in St. Paul in the past few examples in American history years was the measure to with a sorrier record of failure end the legal prohibition on and harm. the adult use of marijuana. What’s more, by shifting Letters from Readers It shouldn’t even have been the sale of products to the controversial. Recent state- black market, society loses is the traditional method of mea- liquidity. The long-term bonds, wide polls have demonstrated out on the tax revenue such Israel has its knee suring the credit worthiness of the nevertheless, do have a special that Minnesota has experi- sales could otherwise provide on the neck of national debt. appeal for endowment funds, enced the same sea change in to the state treasury. Taxing The Biden administration insurance companies and pension attitudes about pot that have the legal sale of marijuana Palestinians anticipates instituting certain tax funds, all of which have long-term been seen elsewhere in the in Minnesota could gen- increases to repay the debt over financial commitments. country. Clear majorities of erate hundreds of millions I hope that Americans will time. However, the cash outlay There is a rationale for Minnesotans now accept the of dollars. Last year, for someday soon realize that what of the costs for infrastructure 50-year bonds for the portion of common-sense realization example, Colorado, with only Derek Chauvin did to George is required upfront. The time the infrastructure that has ben- that prohibition rarely works a slightly larger population Floyd with his knee on his neck lapse between the cash flow gap efits expectancies of fifty years and that the efforts to impose than Minnesota, brought in is the same thing that the Israelis between expenditures and the or more such as bridges, roads, such policies are ultimately more than $387 million in are doing to the Palestinian anticipated inflow of tax revenue and sewer systems. Moreover, detrimental to society. A party taxes and fees from marijuana people every day and have been increase is fulfilled by the issuance funds are expected to be applied that actually believes its rhet- sales. Those are big numbers. since what the Palestinians call of Treasury bonds. to government expenditures for oric about personal liberty Add in the savings from law the NAKBA (tragedy) of 1948. Instead of measuring financial pre-K schools and free commu- would recognize that fact. enforcement and prisons Israel equals Derek Chauvin and risk against the GNP, a better nity college that hopefully would Instead, it was DFL from all the users and dealers unless we demand of the U.S. indicator of U.S. financial credit- provide societal benefits for more lawmakers who voted for per- who are no longer violating government that, Democrat or worthiness is the annual flow of tax than fifty years. sonal liberty in St. Paul this the law, and the financial Republican, they cease helping revenues matched against annual In summary, the proposed session. The DFL-controlled windfall is even larger. Israeli genocide, it won’t end. debt service cash requirements huge debt doesn’t look so formi- House passed a full legal- The logic of legalization In 1948, in a one-month period, needed to pay the debt service. dable when measured against gov- ization measure, which DFL is so obvious, one wonders if 500 Palestinian villages were Interest rates are at a histori- ernment annual revenue instead of Gov. Tim Walz was ready to the GOP has other objectives. entered by Zionist forces, raping, cally low level, providing the cost its previously accumulated debt, sign. But the GOP-controlled As we reported following the killing, and evicting everyone in of money at an advantageous time and the expected long-term ben- state Senate said no. 2020 election, the popularity terror. (What the Nazis did to the to issue a portion of the debt in efits to future generations. The Legislature did of pro-legalization parties in European Jews, Israel is doing to 50-year U.S. securities. Gerry Snyder expand the definition of Minnesota likely impacted a the Palestinians. Israel has become There are at present the Ely medical marijuana to allow handful of legislative races, the Nazis.) equivalent of trillions of dollars the use of the smoked product, in the GOP’s favor. As we’ve And, unfortunately, it is we, outstanding negative interest which is more affordable since learned, GOP opera- the American taxpayers, that bonds that indicate there is a for patients. That’s a step tives helped some pro-legal- abet these crimes against the large market for low interest-bear- forward, but under what ratio- ization candidates qualify for Palestinians. We arm Israel and ing bonds. Furthermore, other We welcome nal reason does any lawmaker ballot access and fundraise, don’t hold them accountable for countries have issued 50-year your letters justify continuing prohibition in hopes they would siphon how they use what we give them. bonds, i.e., U.K., France and There are many Israeli Jews for adults without medical enough likely DFL voters Italy. Ireland, Belgium, Mexico The Timberjay and American Jews who are conditions? away to edge out victories and Austria have issued 100-year encourages letters to the The downsides of prohi- in closely divided districts. ashamed of what Israel does. bonds. Indeed, there are perpetual editor. You can submit bition should be obvious to Such dirty tricks appear to There are some good media that bonds with no maturities in the letters by mail at PO Box all. Prohibition shifts com- have made the difference in a can help us understand the situa- marketplace. Corporate bonds 636, Tower, MN 55790, or merce to the dark undersides couple of districts, potentially tion, such as the Jewish Voice for with 100-year maturities have email letters to marshall@ of society, fueling the rise just enough to keep the Senate Peace. Some Israelis are ashamed been issued by Disney, Coca-Cola, timberjay.com. of gangs and gang violence in Republican hands. of Israel and I am ashamed of the Ford, Caterpillar, Motorola and Letters are subject in the process. This was as Voters who backed those U.S. government’s foreign policy. Citigroup. to editing, primarily for true in the 1920s, during parties may have thought they America doesn’t like peace and is The big drawback for inves- length and clarity. the bootlegging era, as it is were furthering their interest great for inventing enemies. tors of ultralong maturities is a century later. Hard-earned in legalization, but by tossing Steve Johnson that the securities have reduced tax dollars go for law enforce- their votes away on spoilers, Ely ment and corrections, rather they actually helped elect than for treatment of those candidates who oppose their who need help with addic- goal of legalization. The Cost of tion, including to the most political reality is now clear. infrastructure plan common addictive drug of If voters support legalization, all— alcohol. And, since we they can only achieve that more manageable know that the hammer of law by electing DFLers to the enforcement falls heaviest Legislature and a DFL gover- over time on people of color, we know nor. That’s something to keep those communities will bear in mind next year, following Even if the cost of the pro- the greatest burden from the redistricting, when all of the posed legislation for “infrastruc- family disruption and break- state’s legislative seats are up ture” is substantially reduced, up that invariably comes with for grabs. there will be a significant increase prosecution and prison. of the national debt. At present, the existing debt represents approxi- mately 102 percent of the Gross National Product (GNP) which A whole lot of poop and not much sleep My won- the laundry right off just as soon as I Sometimes she does, but remained on! And of course on the potty, we increased derful daugh- basket, and put them on. more often she waits a she had peed all over her the pressure and started ter, Dot, has she made I’ve been lucky enough minute to find a better spot onesie and mattress. What offering bigger treats for impressed me quite the to find two bodysuits she to go somewhere else. dark magic is this? pooping on the potty. Ed with her potty mess in her can’t wriggle herself out In an effort to increase Her older brother Ed started having tantrums. “I skills. She’s only crib. of. The poor girl has been her wardrobe options my has never been so free-spir- DON’T WANNA POOP! 21 months and N o wearing these same two husband Mack and I bought ited. He was always happy YOU’RE A BUMMER- has managed matter what outfits day after day. Of some regular onesies we to leave his clothes on and HEAD!” I’m surprised he to successfully I do I can’t course, I do have to wash thought she could wear didn’t cause much trouble didn’t traumatize himself poop and pee stop this little them sometimes, when that under her clothes. Haha! that way. We did struggle with all that screaming. I in the potty. thing from happens, her diaper is off Good try, mom and dad. to potty train him; we just did my best to stay cool, She’s quite the STEPHANIE taking her before I know it and Dot We came to check on her had been working at it for calm and collected and to amazing girl. diaper off. poops and pees all over my during her nap time; she years. During that time he encourage and support him, The problem is UKKOLA Forget all house again and again, like was in her crib, not sleep- only had a few accidents all while he screamed and that she has also those cute some kind of bad puppy. ing, and this little Houdini around the house. Just a screamed at me. It wasn’t pooped in my dresser, on pants and dresses in her We keep encourag- had managed to take her few months ago, at age 3, the carpet, in the kitchen, in bureau, those clothes fly ing her to use the potty. diaper off while her onesie after Ed mastered peeing See POTTY...pg. 5 THE TIMBERJAY June 4, 2021 5 Letters from Readers uncomfortable with our discussions “indoctrina- home could facilitate the for. Unbeknownst to the has for the most part taken Uncomfortable biases is our only chance to tion.” Educators in some emergence of well-in- Broadband Committee, their ball and gone home. conversations move forward into a more cases are facing prosecution formed young adults who Supervisor Ralston invited At the last night’s fire equitable society. if they step over an invisible have the critical thinking a representative from CTC department meeting, Chief benefit society For students to feel that line by having a sincere, skills to make their own to attend our next township Fazio chose to change the discomfort in a situation civil discussion that would determination about the board meeting. This is a location for the business The controversy where deep, honest con- encourage our youth to world they live in. At good thing. The bad thing meeting to his home after regarding the book that is versation can take place in think critically about a some point, after all, most is that the committee found visitors chose to attend. He required reading for juniors a directed classroom setting problem that our country is of our Ely youth will leave out this after a commit- called the meeting private. in the Ely high school would be a good thing. In undisputedly facing. the bubble of our small tee member called CTC. (Supervisor DeLuca, Clerk (“I’m Still Here: Black my opinion, it’s especially America has a seamy town for college or career The invitation did not go Spicer and I have attend- Dignity in a World Made important for students who underbelly in our history and experience a broader through the committee, ed the meetings in the for Whiteness” by Austin live in a town with little that has traditionally been worldview. and Ralston did not tell past). Visitors included Channing Brown) gave diversity to recognize the “white-washed” in our When we omit import- the committee. What was two supervisors, and two me a lot to think about. I lived experiences of others education system. We can ant events in our history gained by not telling the residents. decided to read the book in who operate each day in a certainly have conversa- or deny the experiences of committee? Then we have Clerk question to see if I thought world that is largely white. tions around what is the others, we’re effectively Is there no decorum Spicer. Seems as though there was anything that I support the right of appropriate age to enter into lying to our children. left at public board meet- she wants to have the doors would keep it from being any parent to opt out of discussions about events Linda Sutton ings? Supervisor DeLuca locked at the town hall. appropriate for that age a curriculum that doesn’t such as Indigenous geno- Ely has given a middle finger The board had to pass a group. In my opinion it support their particular cide and the whole truth gesture (everyone knows motion to have at least the was a solid description of a beliefs and values, but I about slavery. How on earth what this is) to an audience entrance door unlocked. black woman’s experience don’t support their right to can current events such as member, at last month’s She now keeps the interior living as a minority in the withhold it from others by the murder of George Floyd What happened board meeting. Animosity door locked, with a sign U.S. pressing for the removal and the unequal treatment for anyone should be left at to knock if you need help. It has the potential to to Greenwood? of that material from the of people of color by police home. Animosity by all This is not inviting to resi- make white students feel classroom altogether. be discussed without con- The township has a board members should be dents. If she does not want uncomfortable, just as I I fear a slippery slope sidering it in a framework supervisor who seems to left at home. Are the pre- to deal with the public or felt when I read the book toward what is happening of historic systemic racism? want to be a one-man board. vious board members still is scared, is this a job she “White Fragility.” We’re in more than sixteen states Would that discussion be Supervisor Ralston has angry about two women should have? living in a challenging time where legislation has been censored? Wouldn’t it be been working on broad- being elected to the board? Sue Drobac for white folks who have introduced, and in some a disservice to ignore it? band....but no informa- They seem to be voting Greenwood Twp. become aware of our white cases bills signed, limiting Difficult conversa- tion he received has been against motions that would privilege while our nation is how race-related issues tions about race and a true given to the township’s be good for the township. grappling with racial ineq- can be discussed in the accounting of U.S. history Broadband Committee, The Greenwood uities and their consequenc- classroom, calling these in school as well as in the except after it was asked Township Fire Department es. Recognizing and feeling TRAIL...Continued from page 3 Now the project is at $700 was the low bidder, accord- likely cause additional intersect with the new Fifth to be shelved. City work- also appear to be in limbo as per square foot. ing to Langowski. delays for the third phase, Avenue W construction. A force housing, redevelop- the trailhead project pauses. Two bids were The delay of this which includes an exten- highly-touted expansion ment of the former city received. Max Gray second phase of the west sion of Pattison Street plan by Ely-Bloomenson garage area, and a new Ely Construction, of Hibbing, end development plan will behind the hospital to Community Hospital seems Ambulance Service facility

CUSTARD...Continued from page 3 to know that they do not must not only have strong Mid-America Festivals monitor each of the busi- have the power to stifle my policies, but they must also Corporation, Red Cabin nesses. MDHR finalized voice nor any other young enforce those policies.” Custard, and the Minnesota agreements with Red girl’s voice when it comes While the Minnesota Sword Club must imple- Cabin Custard in May, to sexual harassment in the Renaissance Festival had ment and enforce anti-ha- Mid-America Festivals workplace,” she added. a sexual harassment policy, rassment policies and Corporation in April, and Keller’s mother, it was ineffective. The ensure their staff are trained the Minnesota Sword Club Bryn Fadum, said the policy was not distributed on what constitutes sexual in March. family chose to have the to workers and training harassment and assault and Those who believe Minnesota Department of Minnesota Department of Human Rights recently on the policy was sparse. how to address it. they are the victim of sexual Human Rights work on found that Red Cabin Custard owner Moreover, the Artistic As part of the agree- assault, sexual harassment, this case, instead of filing Bill Charmers had sexually harrassed a minor Director was primarily ments, staff must also have or any other type of dis- criminal charges, because a employee in 2015. photo by K. Vandervort responsible for enforcing multiple ways to report the crimination covered under ruling from the state could the sexual harassment harassment and/or assault. the Minnesota Human protect other workers from the MDHR, hold trainings harassment. This fostered a policy and repeatedly vio- To ensure compliance Rights Act, can call the similar abuse. for his employees, and go power imbalance between lated it himself when he with the agreements and Discrimination Helpline Their initial complaint, through training himself. supervisors and workers raped a contract photog- the Minnesota Human at 1-833-454-0148. filed in 2015, was denied. There is a lot of documen- that resulted in unwanted rapher and promoted a Rights Act, MDHR will Fadum said from what they tation involved.” sexual innuendos, forcible highly sexualized work saw, no actual investigation Charmers also paid a sexual touching, and rape. environment. took place. The family small cash settlement to In the Red Cabin Approximately one- the quickly appealed the denial, Keller, but did not acknowl- Custard and the Minnesota in-four workplace dis- and a second investiga- edge wrongdoing. Sword Club cases, the crimination cases filed TIMBERJAY tion found probable cause “He tried to give it businesses chose not to with MDHR involve sex Copyright © 2021 by The Timberjay. immediately. to her before as hush have sexual harassment discrimination. Under the “The case then sat in money,” Fadum said, “with policies. The only people Minnesota Human Rights The Timberjay (PN 16025) is pub- limbo for several years,” a non-disclosure agree- to whom workers could Act, sex discrimination lished weekly on Fridays, 51 weeks said Fadum, “until we ment.” have reported the repeat- includes sexual assault and per year, by The Timberjay Inc., PO finally called to see what The family wanted to ed sexual advances were harassment. Box 636, Tower, MN 55790. Busi- was going on.” make sure that Charmers the owners themselves. “Every business has a ness/Editorial Office at 414 Main St., PO Box 636, Fadum said their family would not be harassing And, the owners were the legal obligation to ensure Tower, MN 55790. Call (218) 753-2950 to sub- was encouraged to hire an employees in the future harassers. their workplace is free scribe. E-mail address is [email protected]. attorney, and the family, from sexual assault, harass- and did not agree to the “Abuse and misuse Periodicals postage paid at Tower, Minnesota. which had since moved pre-settlement offer. of authority to sexually ment, and rape – plain and to Alaska, participated “I think other girls assault, harass, or rape simple,” Lucero contin- in a zoom hearing which ued. “These settlement POSTMASTER: Send address changes to will come forward now,” workers violates civil The Timberjay, PO Box 636, Tower, MN 55790. included the Minnesota’s Fadum said. rights law,” said MDHR agreements require just assistant attorney general. that – structural change to In all three cases, Commissioner Rebecca This award-winning community newspaper “Charmers is still MDHR found the business- Lucero. “For employers to ensure enforcement with the owner of Red Cabin strong policies towards published each week serves the communities of es did not have or did not effectively prevent sexual Tower/Soudan, Cook/Orr, and Ely. Custard,” Fadum said, “but implement policies to help assault, harassment, and safe and welcoming work- now he has to report to prevent sexual assault and rape from occurring, they places.” Publisher Marshall Helmberger General Manager Jodi Summit POTTY...Continued from page 4 Cook/Orr Editor David Colburn Ely Editor Keith Vandervort fun but within a couple causing him to share a now this is where things I’ve walked in on some Staff Writer Stephanie Ukkola weeks he got it and uses the room with Dot. They had get interesting. For now cute scenes too though, Office Manager M. M. White potty all by himself now. always had separate rooms she’s sleeping on her crib like when Dot fell asleep Graphics/Ad Sales Scarlet Lynn Stone My kids were never before. That’s been quite mattress on the floor so kneeling, her knees on the naked outside and I was the adventure. They seem to she doesn’t hurt herself floor and upper body on the Ad Sales/Sports Jay Greeney bed, National Geographic proud of that. This summer like sharing a room. When I climbing out of the crib. Official Newspaper: is shaping up a little dif- ask them, they tell me they Unfortunately, she’s not old animal book next to her. ferently… Besides Dot’s do and if I offer to let Ed enough to understand that Needless to say, a twin City of Tower, Townships of Bearville, Eagles unstoppable desire to take sleep elsewhere he says he she needs to stay in the bed. mattress they can’t move Nest, Embarrass, Kugler, Vermilion Lake, Field, off her clothes, we also set wants to sleep in his bed. Nap time? Forget it. I is in the near future. Morcom, Leiding, Crane Lake, ISD 707. up a little pool for the kids I don’t know all that’s keep trying but she will not Ed escaped his crib at Member: to play in and now both of been going on in there, but stay put and hasn’t been about the same age as Dot. Minnesota Newspaper Association, the kids’ clothes come off I’ll tell you what I know. napping. I tried laying down When he did he would Lake Vermilion Resort Association, Lake Vermil- ion Area Chamber of Commerce, Ely Chamber of all the time. Which has led At first, things were mostly with her in my bed so Ed wander around his room, to my little Dot pooping fine. Dot slept in a crib and could get some rest. Good talking and singing to Commerce, Orr Chamber of Commerce. on the sidewalk and on the Ed in a twin bed. Dot would try, mom. She was wired himself, and then forgo the Subscriptions Available: giant cedar tree. One day blab at Ed, and Ed would be and wouldn’t stay down. bed and fall asleep curled up while I was at work my so tired he would fall asleep Too bad for me, I really next to his bedroom door, St. Louis County: $39 year Elsewhere: $54 husband reported that Dot to her gabbing, sometimes needed the rest that day. listening for his parents. year. We accept VISA/Mastercard/Discover/ pooped outside ten times, he’d get mad though. I once Bed time? Let’s just What a sweetie. AmEx. NOTE: Changes of address must be sent not an exaggeration, really, walked in on Ed punching say I’ve walked in on many These kids are piles or called in to the Tower office. Out-of-state de- ten times. I’m glad I wasn’t Dot through the bars of her wonderful sights. Dot and of fun, but man, when I livery may take 2-3 weeks. For prompt out-of-state home that day. crib because she was trying Ed jumping from bed to chose to have kids I didn’t delivery try the First Class Subscription: $100 year So on top of this poopy to steal his blanket. Another bed. Dot’s mattress leaning realize I was signing up or $10 per month. mess, our sleep schedule time I walked in and Ed was off Ed’s to make a slide. Ed for this! My respite time Read the entire paper on-line every week. has gotten a little whack in her crib. I’m not sure and Dot fighting. Now they at nap and bed times has On-line subscriptions cost $29.95/year; details and too. Out of necessity to what he was doing but I’m stand the crib mattress up (temporarily, I hope) flown payment at www.timberjay.com. save my arthritic knees I’ve sure he was up to no good. and let it fall back down out the window. Wish me had to give up my upstairs Within a week of the on their heads. I can’t wait luck, I need it! Moving? Questions about your subscription? bedroom and have moved room change Dot learned to see what shenanigans Call the Tower office at (218) 753-2950. into Ed’s former room, to climb out of her crib; they come up with next. 6 June 4, 2021 TOWER-SOUDAN LOCAL NEWS VERMILION COUNTRY SCHOOL Week of May 7

Monday TOPS - Immanuel Clean up day.... Lutheran Church, Tower, at 9 a.m. Canceled until further notice. Vermilion Country School students spent an afternoon, last week, picking up trash and Embarrass Al-Anon Family finding some treasures (see Group- Hope Lutheran below) on the section of Hwy. Church, 5088 Hwy. 21, 169 that stretches from the 6 p.m. Y Store and goes two miles east towards Tower. Over 10 bags of Tuesday trash were collected. Tower Area Food Shelf- submitted photos Open on the third Tuesday of every month from 2:30- 5:00 p.m. Located in the back of the Timberjay building on Main Street. Next food shelf day is June 15.

Greenwood Fire Dept.- Meetings on the first (busi- ness meeting) and third (drill) Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.

Greenwood Town Board- VERMILION GUIDES LEAGUE 6 p.m. at the Town Hall on June 8. Guides League sponsors poster contest Wednesday TOWER- When the Lake Ver- Tower AA- Open Basics- milion Guides League had to can- 7 p.m. at St. James cel their 2020 Take a Kid Fishing Presbyterian Church. event due to the pandemic, mem- Questions, call 753-2332. bers decided to sponsor a clean wa- ter poster contest for area fifth and Thursday sixth graders. Last Friday, Guides AA Meeting- Lake League member Phil Bakken pre- Vermilion 12x12 (Open). sented every fifth and sixth grader 6:30 p.m. at Immanuel at Tower-Soudan Elementary with a Lutheran Church, Tower, free tackle box stocked with fishing use the rear side door essentials, as well as awarding cash entrance. prizes to the top four winning artists. Shaye Isham won the top prize St. Paul’s Lutheran of $100 for her poster about keeping our lakes clean. Nico Lenci won $75 hosting meeting on for second place, Thomas Aldrich June 6 $50 for third, and Kellin Pratt $25 SOUDAN- St. Paul’s for fourth. Bakken told the students Lutheran Church in Sou- they had a very hard time judging dan is holding a congrega- their posters. tional meeting on Sunday, The guides league has decided June 6, following the 8:30 to cancel Take a Kid Fishing this a.m. worship, to discuss fi- year, but they will be holding their nancial issues. Take a Vet Fishing Day later this summer. Bocce ball league “All of us feel terrible, but we to start believe this is in everyone’s best that are important to fishing and to interest of safety. We hope you are the enhancement of fellowship and GREENWOOD TWP- still able to get out and go fishing camaraderie among fishermen. Throws, punto, raffa, volo, and enjoy the outdoors,” the Guides What? These are bocce ball League wrote on their website. The terms neighbors hope to be group is still raising funds to support Above: From left: Kellin Pratt, using at a summer bocce these events in the future. Thomas Aldrich, Nico Lenci, league at the Greenwood The Lake Vermilion Guides and Shaye Isham. Township courts. Plans League is a not-for-profit organiza- for a Wednesday evening tion of local Lake Vermilion guides Right: Students received a couples league are in the dedicated to the promotion of fishing free tackle box, thanks to the works. If there is interest, and associated activities, to the edu- Guides League. women’s, men’s, and fam- cation of others in the art and joys of ily leagues will be con- fishing, to the preservation and con- photos by J. Summit sidered. Fun times, great servation of those natural resources people, nice courts, now all we need are players. To express interest or to ask questions, contact bbver- Embarrass Fair Parade [email protected], Fourth of July volunteers needed checkout nextdoor.com, or EMBARRASS- The Embarrass Fair text 218-750-7236 for in- fundraising Board is seeking a volunteer or volunteers formation. Let the games to be in charge of the parade. The duties begin! underway consist of contacting different organizations Subscribe to the and asking if they will be in the parade. On TIMBERJAY! parade day, the volunteer will be in charge of Call Be sure to buy some Fourth the parade line-up. Help is needed soon, since 218-753-2950 of July raffle tickets whenever the volunteers will need to contact the school you see their red, white, and blue booth set up in front of bands. The parade starts at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Zup's Grocery. Aug. 29. The fair committee meets the third Thurs- photos by J. Summit day of the month at the Embarrass Timber Hall at 6:30 p.m. Meetings generally run around 90 Skyler Webb named to spring Dean’s List minutes. The next meeting is Thursday, June MENOMONIE, Wis.- Skyler Webb, of Embarrrass, has been 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Timber Hall, 4855 Hwy. 21, named to the University of Wisconsin-Stout Dean’s List for Embarrass. Tower the spring 2021 semester. Skyler is a senior, majoring in Contact Amber Johnson at 218-600-8517 Management. if you have any questions or want to volunteer. The award is presented to students who have a grade point Cemetery average of 3.5 or above. UW-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, has 47 undergraduate majors and 24 graduate Zachary Hrvol named to Northern programs, including one doctoral degree. UW-Stout is Wiscon- State University Sspring 2021 Association sin’s Polytechnic University, with a focus on applied learning, Dean’s List collaboration with business and industry, and career outcomes. ABERDEEN, S.D. – Zachary Hrvol, of is asking for your Tower, has been named to the Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D., Dean’s List for the spring 2021 semester. continued support. SEASON Students who have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester OPENING are eligible. Northern State University is a student-centered institution that provides an Friday, June 18 outstanding educational experience, preparing THANK YOU students through the liberal arts and profes- 4-6 PM sional education for their future endeavors. Checks are to be made out to: at the Tower Cemetery Association Train Depot PO Box 874, Tower, MN 55790

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MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Ely Class of 2021 graduates Saturday by KEITH VANDERVORT “drive-thru” event was Ely Editor held in the parking lot of the Ely Ice Arena. This year, with ELY – An outdoor COVID-19 restrictions graduation ceremony will easing because of increas- be held Saturday night ing vaccine rates, the indoor for the Ely Memorial auditorium is being used as Class of 2021 at historic a temporary storage area Veterans Memorial Field. as the campus renovation Festivities get underway at project shifts into high gear. 7 p.m. Graduates gathered “We were looking at Ely 6-12 Principal Megan Anderson, attempts to herd the Memorial School Class of 2021 into a Tuesday morning for a using the ball field last productive commencement rehearsal Tuesday morning at the Veterans Memoril Park baseball field. rehearsal for this unique year,” said 6-12 Principal Graduation ceremonies will be held Saturday at 7 p.m. photos by K. Vandervort outdoor ceremony. For Megan Anderson, “but the second year in a row, with the restrictions, we evening for the 37 gradu- by Elgar and Ployhar, and Director Sarah Mason will home plate. Graduates the traditional Washington went with the drive-thru ates of the Class of 2021 the singing of the National present the Commencement will leave the stadium to Auditorium venue is off option. So, this year are and their families. Anthem by Ely senior Address. Fanfare and Recessional. limits, but for a different at the ball field.” Space is The ceremony will Grace Erickson. Anderson The presentation of the The traditional tossing of reason. limited however; do each begin with the gradu- will welcome the graduates Class of 2021 by Anderson mortar boards will be fol- Last year, in the midst graduate will be provided ates entering the stadium and families. will be followed by the lowed by a vehicle proces- of the coronavirus pan- with six tickets. through the home and vis- The Senior Class presentation of diplomas by sion down Sheridan Street demic and social dis- Weather forecasts itors dugouts to the playing Speaker is McKenna Ray Marsnik, Ely School with an escort by the Ely tancing restrictions, a call for a hot, sunny, dry of Fanfare and Processional Coughlin. School Band Board chair, right behind Police Department. Breathing Out

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uncertainty reigns Libraries Ely library Hours: Monday — Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays — 8 a.m. to noon Closed on Sundays Phone: 365-5140

Babbitt library Monday Noon-6 pm Tuesday Noon-6 pm Wednesday Noon-6 pm Thursday Noon-6 pm Friday Noon-5 pm Washington Elementary students congratulate the graduates as they make their way to rehearsal. submitted photo Phone: 827-3345

OUR COMMUNITY Support groups AA - Alcoholics Ely Tuesday Group Anonymous OPEN AA - 7:30 meets in person again p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, in-person, ELY – The Tuesday the 2021 April Loon First Lutheran Church, Group community edu- Fallout/Icing (Attendees 915 E. Camp St., Ely. cational lunch gathering encouraged to bring a clean, ELY WOMEN’S OPEN meets every Tuesday in are old bath towel to donate AA - Every Monday at person at the Grand Ely to Ely Loon Rescue) Lodge. The group meets at  June 15: Becky noon at St. Anthony’s noon. Participants have an Rom, National Chair of Catholic Church, opportunity to order lunch. the Campaign to Save the 231 E. Camp St., Ely. Northeastern Min- Boundary Waters, will offer BABBITT AA - 7 p.m. nesotans for Wilderness an update on the campaign Tuesdays, Woodland now sponsors Tuesday and share information about Presbyterian Church Group. For those interested the 2021 Garden Party. AL-ANON - Sundays in being a host, or who have a  June 22: Adam 8-9 p.m. at St. Anthony’s speaker suggestion, contact Macht, Mississippi Speed Catholic Church in Ely. Lacey Squier by email Record. In May 2021, four For persons who at ElyTuesdayGroup@ men attempted to set the encounter alcoholism gmail.com or by phone at Guinness World Record for The 50-seat Greenstone Cinema, an integral aspect of the Ely Historical in a relative or friend. 218-216-9141. fastest canoe trip down the State Theater complex, was officially opened last Friday with a ribbon cut- BABBITT AL-ANON Upcoming Tuesday Mississippi River. Elyite ting ceremony. Shown from left, EHST board member Alanna Dore, EHST Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Group speakers: Adam Macht was one of Board President David Wigdahl, Ely Interim Mayor Chuck Novak, and Woodland Presbyterian. June 8: Sherry Abts, the paddlers. EHST board members Brett Ross and Carol Orban. CO-DEPENDENTS’ Loon Ranger, will discuss photo by K. Vandervort 12-step support group, noon Fridays, Honoring the fallen St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Ely. ELY FOOD SHELF - Third Wednesday each month, 15 W. Conan St. ADULT BASIC EDUCATION GED - Study materials and REGISTRATION pre-test available. Call for 2021-22 School Year IS NOW OPEN! 218-365-3359, 3/4 year old class- Tuesday & Thursday AM 218-827-3232, or 4/5 year old class- Monday, Wednesday & Friday AM or PM 1-800-662-5711.

Deadline is Monday, August 10th CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS: Babbitt: 3rd Forms are available online at happydaysely.com, Zup’s, and Monday of Month: 6-7:30 Ely Northland Market p.m. at Carefree Living

Scholarships are available. Ely: 4th Monday of Child needs to be 3 years old by September 1st. Month: 10-11:30 a.m. at Nick Matilla placed flags on military veterans’w graves at Ely Cemetery Ely-Bloomenson Hospital Saturday morning in honor of Memorial Day. photo by K. Vandervort Questions? Contact Mandy at [email protected] Conference Room B 8 June 4, 2021 COOK/ORR LOCAL NEWS TIMBERJAY Newspapers

NORTH WOODS SCHOOL Academic and activity awards recognized President’s Awards Riley Las Mya Kinsey *Must maintain 3.5 aver- Zefrym Mankowski Sierra Schuster age over last 3 years. Victoria Olson Amber Sopoci Autumn Swanson Adyson Van Tassell Seniors Madison Taylor Lydia Trip Zachary Cheney Junior Varsity Emily Fosso Academic Freshmen Olivia Fultz Excellence Annabelle Calevera Aubrey Koskovich Jessy Palmer *GPA of 3.35 and above Sophomores Brynn Simpson in quarters 1, 2, and 3 Elijah Squires Cooper Antikainen Anya Pearson Zoe Trip Eighth Grade Freshmen Emily Trip Rory Bundy Varsity Jonah Burnett Addison Burckhardt Annabelle Calavera Juniors Alex Burckhardt Morgan Burnett Addy Hartway John Carlson Evan Kajala Christopher Fairbanks Ryder Gibson Kadence Holland Helen Koch Aiden Hartway Riley Las Michaela Luecken Sierra Schuster Abbigail Shuster Zefrym Mankowski Amber Sopoci Victoria Olson Olivia Udovich Seventh Grade Seniors Autumn Swanson Lincoln Antikainen Juniors Brandie Walker, left, Abby Koch, center, and Haley Bogdan display Endeavor Scholarship certificates they received at a recent awards cere- Olivia Fultz Madison Taylor Isaiah Briggs Trinity Vidal mony at North Woods School recognizing academic excellence and activi- Rey Marroquin Lauren Burnett ty participation. Zoe Trip Josephine Carlson Submitted photo Academic Letters John Danielson Ian Olson Scholarship Social Media-Karah Sco- Band Awards *GPA of 3.35 and above Mya Goggleye John Philip Sousa Award in quarters 1, 2, and 3 Isabelle Koch Josh Rutar Memorial Tony Cornelius Memori- field Scholarship al Scholarship Treasurers-Kohen Briggs Olivia Fultz Brittin Lappi Zoe Trip Seniors Victoria Mathys Benedictine and College Watering Can Garden and Steven Sopoci Readiness Scholarships Scholarship StudCo Buddies-Steven Band Letter Zachary Cheney Isabel Pascuzzi Freshmen Megan Cote Marley Peak from the College of St. Cole Thiel Sopoci Scholastica North Star Credit Union Freshmen Jonah Burnett Emily Fosso Payton Scofield Annabelle Calavera Olivia Fultz Andrew Peak Intern Scholarship Attendance-Addy Hart- Cook Zup’s Scholarship Jeremiah Voges way Brandon Cook Aubrey Koskovich Class of 2021 Jesus Flores Joey Lakoskey Brynn Simpson Minnesota National StudCo Buddies-Jonah Scholarships Alworth Memorial Archery in the Schools Burnett Allie Holm Brynn Simpson Autumn Swanson Cole Thiel Scholarship Program Scholarship Eighth grade Monique Benner Cook Healthcare StudCo Buddies-Mya Anna Wilson Juniors Sophomores Erik Aune Daniel E. Morrison Sr. Auxiliary Activity Awards Kinsey Memorial Scholarship Kohen Briggs Morgan Burnett Cook Lions Club Yearbook Jocelyn Carver Grace Koch TJ Chiabotti Cook Timberwolves Seniors Shop Students of the Year Endeavor Foundation Camille Marroquin Joshua Copeland Cook VFW Elijah Squires Seventh grade Orr American Legion Steven Sopoci Ty Fabish Cook Volunteer Fire Zoe Trip Gold-Lincoln Antikainen Zach Cheney Avery Thiel Trey Gibson Department Juniors Silver-Victoria Mathys Cook Timber Days Julian Whiteman Alex Hartway Cook Zup’s Lillian Voges Bronze-Isaiah Briggs North Woods Riders Emily Trip Joseph Hoagland Grace Ellen Whiteside Haley Bogdan Honorable Mention- Emily Fosso Juniors Sierra Jensen Martin Memorial Sophomores Josephine Carlson Cook Healthcare Scholarship John Danielson Haley Bogdan Taylor Jones Steven Sopoci Ethan Byram Abby Koch Auxiliary Jack Banovetz Memorial Payton Scofield Cook Lions Club Ty Fabish Michaela Luecken Scholarship Speech Sophomores Cook VFW Cole Snidarich Sean Morrison Lake Country Power Les Sophomores Gold-Anevay Goodsky- Doug Johnson Lilly Voges Nathan Palm Beach Memorial Schol- Emily Trip- fifth, Poetry Spears Scholarship Seniors Jacob Panichi arship Interpretation, 7A Sec- Silver-Isaac Fultz Endeavor Foundation Memorial Blood Centers Bronze-Garett Lappi Olivia Fultz Kaya Tschida tional Zuly Roach Olivia Udovich Hans Wallin Memorial High School Juniors Scholarship Cole Thiel Sophomores Scholarship Student Council Gold-Erik Hagen Orr Lions Club Zoe Trip Cooper Antikainen North Star Credit Union Juniors Silver-Tim Lilya PEO Scholarship Kohen Briggs Scholarship President-Abby Koch Bronze-Erik Aune Virgie Hegg Hospice Golfers Hannah Kinsey Orr American Legion Secretary-Morgan Seniors Partners Juniors Grace Koch Orr Lions Club Burnett Gold-Jack Cook Olivia Fultz Haley Bogdan Kaden Ratai PEO Scholarship School Store Managers- Silver-Ian Olson Memorial Blood Centers Morgan Burnett Karah Scofield Sean Michael Sarazine Olivia Udovich High School Scholarship Abbigail Shuster Elias Smith Memorial Scholarship Haley Bogdan Knowledge Bowl Aubrey Koskovich Freshmen Steven Sopoci University of North StudCo Buddies Junior High Breckenridge Charitable Victoria Olson Emily Trip Dakota Presidential TJ Chiabotti Seventh grade Trust Madison Dantes Skyler Yernatich Scholarship Ty Fabish Isaiah Briggs Doug Johnson Seventh grade Freshmen Austin Sokoloski Sean Morrison Lauren Burnett Scholarship Lauren Burnett Jonah Burnett Cook Chamber of Josh Copeland Isabelle Koch Ed Boroweic Memorial Annabelle Calavera Commerce Ivy Chaulklin Anna Nelson Scholarship Brandon Cook Cook Timberwolves Sophomores Isabel Pascuzzi Jack Banovetz Memorial Addy Hartway Frank Fortun Memorial Vice President - Avery Serena Pearson Scholarship Evan Kajala Scholarship Thiel Eighth grade Helen Koch Orr Lions Club Josh Rutar Memorial Addison Burckhardt Scholarship

COOK CITY COUNCIL Council dumps city blight ordinance Read It New ordinance to combat blight will have more “teeth” HERE by DAVID COLBURN the current ordinance istrative clerk to reflect Martinson also re- a $20,862 grant for an Cook-Orr Editor and craft a new one with the new elements of her ported that no bids were emergency warning siren better processes for com- position. The council ap- received to purchase the The council was COOK- Aside from plaints, remediation plans proved. older city ambulance that scheduled to meet in a an extended exchange and enforcement. She said With the recent depar- had been seriously dam- special session on Thurs- with Cook Housing and that city staff had already ture of former ambulance aged in an accident return- day, June 3 at 4 p.m. to Rehabilitation Authori- started reviewing blight director Tina Rothleutner, ing from a transfer run last award the sale of the city's ty tenants, the Cook City ordinances from area the department needs ad- year. $2,540,000 general ob- A Council was efficient in communities to identify ditional office support, A subsequent offer by ligation sewer and water addressing a lengthy agen- elements that could be in- Martinson said. Council- Roger Esterby, of Cook, to revenue refunding bonds. Tradition da at its meeting May 27. cluded to create a stronger ors approved Jan Seinola purchase the ambulance Topping the commu- ordinance in Cook. to take on an administra- for $5,100 was approved. of Trust nity forum was a discus- Meeting attendees tive assistant position. The city has received sion about the city’s inef- and council members alike fective blighted property shared concerns about • Traditional Funerals ordinance, initiated by a various properties in town • Graveside Services question from Cook res- before the council voted to • Cremation ident Holly Abrahamson authorize the repeal of the • Pre-Need Planning asking for clarification current ordinance and to • Monuments by about what the 23-year- develop a new one. Warren Mlaker old ordinance covers and how it is enforced. Maki resigns City Administrator The council accepted, Mlaker Theresa Martinson was with regret and appreci- FUNERAL ready with a critique and ation, the resignation of a recommendation. Kris Maki as deputy clerk/ HOME “Our current or- treasurer. www.mlakerfuneralhome.com dinance does not have Martinson said she enough teeth,” Martinson had already started to ad- 218.666.5298 said, noting one proper- just office responsibilities Cell-218.240.5395 ty owner the city worked so that all essential tasks with for over two years to Cook, MN remain covered. As part 24 Hours A Day resolve a blight complaint. of that plan, she requested Martinson suggest- that office assistant Dawn ed that the best course of Kehoe’s title be changed action would be to repeal to utility billing/admin- THE TIMBERJAY June 4, 2021 9

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC State launches COVID vaccination incentive program

by DAVID COLBURN and the key to keeping our Cook/Orr Editor state safe for everyone. Help yourself, help our REGIONAL- State state, and take your shot officials are hoping to summer!” Minnesotans who have The program kicks off dragged their feet in as vaccine doses admin- getting vaccinated against istered weekly continue COVID-19 will find new to decline. Last week’s incentive in the “Your 126,539 doses adminis- Shot to Summer” rewards tered is off 70 percent program that launched on from the high registered Tuesday. in early April. Progress Announced last week toward the state’s goal by Gov. Tim Walz, the of having 70 percent of first 100,000 eligible those 16 and older with at people age 12 and older least dose has also lagged, who get their first vaccine although Tuesday’s data dose beginning May 27 showed the state is within will be eligible to receive five percent of reaching one of the following the goal. rewards: Numerous states have $25 VISA card implemented incentive  Minnesota State programs for vaccinations, Fair tickets with rewards as diverse as Single-day admis- lottery tickets, chances New incentives are being offered for those Minnesota residents who are dragging thier feet on sion to Valleyfair for college scholarships, Minnesota fishing getting the COVID-19 vaccine. photo by K. Vandervort and free beer. Preliminary license reviews of incentive  Minnesota State programs suggest that Parks annual pass 30-point ride pass The online applica- and we’re ready to give you get vaccinated now, cash payments could be One adult admis- at Nickelodeon Universe tion portal for rewards, out some rewards,” said we can help add another more effective than other sion to the Minnesota Zoo at Mall of America mn.gov/covid19/summer, Walz. “We know every- event to your calendar reward options, but no Pass for the Great  Northwoods was activated on Tuesday. one’s excited to get to their for free. Getting your shot definitive research has yet Lakes Aquarium in Duluth Baseball League Tickets. “Requests are open summer plans — and if now is easier than ever been conducted.

HRA...Continued from page 1 is represented by a Board tions more thoroughly. behavior, including an “What bothers me the spot, in accordance nominations and election of Commissioners which, The Court of Appeals allegation that the CHRA is this is not a univer- with policies laid out by monitoring to present by Minnesota State affirmed that there was buildings have been sal opinion of Reed,” HUD. They agreed to to the CHRA board and Statute, is appointed by “substantial evidence” “bugged” so that Erickson Johnston said. “I get a develop a proposal for Erickson for review. the mayor and approved to support the denial of can eavesdrop on any con- different story from some transparent procedures for by the governing body benefits. versation in a public area. of the other residents that of the municipality. This Obidowski character- “I have a bug finder,” res- they’re quite satisfied.” Board is responsible for ized the ruling as evidence ident Teresa Lindsoe said. “He’s got his pets,” the hiring, employment, of “embezzlement several Councilors enter- Obidowski replied. and supervision of the times” and suggested that tained comments and Declining to take any Executive Director of the CHRA financial records discussion in excess of actions from the meeting agency.” should be examined. 45 minutes, and Johnston exchange, Johnston turned Mix’s statement Since embezzlement noted that it wasn’t the the council’s attention to 4K Walk/Run affirms the response of public funds is a crime in first time this group of a vacancy on the CHRA Mayor Harold Johnston Minnesota, the Timberjay residents has complained board that must be filled Saturday, June 26 • 9AM gave at the council reviewed electronic court about Erickson, and said by a resident. The council 9447 Ashawa Road, Cook meeting. records for any charges that their assertions run agreed that they would (Old County Garage) “I’ve been told the filed or legal actions taken counter to other things like to see an election held authority I have is to against Erickson for this he’s heard. to nominate a resident for • Register by June 3 to guarantee a t-shirt appoint somebody to the incident and found none. board. I can’t interfere Numerous other com- Waiting on a REFUND? • Adults $40 in advance $45 day of race in day-to-day activities,” ments were made by res- • Kids 6 to 13 yrs $15 in advance Johnston said. idents about Erickson’s Visit askjean.net click on the tab: TAX TIPS. $20 day of race “You’re lying to us, • Kids 5 years and under FREE too,” Obidowski retorted. See: “WHERE’S MY REFUND?” Hungry Obidowski passed I’m Click on either federal or state. Register at: www.vhhp.org out a December 2013 Minnesota Court of Appeals review of a deci- PESHEL sion made by an unemploy- e ACCOUNTING 218-365-2424 ment law judge to deny Se 1704 E Camp St. PO Box 89 Ely, MN 55731 askjean.net Erickson unemployment Pg 11 benefits after his dismissal from the state Department of Employment and Summer Economic Development Restaurant Guide for alleged “inappropriate VERN’S Greenhouse & Nursery expenditures and requests JUST 99 for reimbursement.” $19 per week Erickson’s appeal was originally approved but HANGING BASKET DRAWINGS! subsequently denied after Call the Timberjay DEED retained a law firm to investigate the allega- 218-753-2950 June 9,16 & 23 ATTENTION 50-Year Celebration Dear patients, Wave Petunia Baskets HANGING Dr. Scott R. Anderson’s dental office will be Blooming Petunias BASKETS closing as of June 10, 2021. We sincerely Veggies, apologize for any inconvenience this may Clearance Sale cause. Our office will remain staffed as needed Pansies, to release any requested records and to aid Fruit Trees BUY 3 GET in the transition to a new dental office. After July 1 all remaining patient records will be 1 FREE transferred to the office of Dr. Joe Gregorich, Low Low Prices D.D.S. He welcomes new patients and can be Super Selection contacted at: $ Gregorich & Matack Family Dental COUPON REGISTER TO WIN 421 E 4th Street VERN’S 50-YEAR GIVEAWAY DRAWING Duluth, MN 55805 ¢ OFF 218-727-1448 NAME gregorichmatackfamilydental.com 50 CITY Thank you for your understanding. 6 pack flowers $ your choice PHONE Dr. Scott R. Anderson, D.D.S. Limit one coupon per customer. Dr. Gretchen Kreklow, D.D.S. Open Daily 7 AM-8:30 PM • 5471 Hwy 7 (West Virginia/Mt. Iron) • 749-2981 Subscribe to the Timberjay / 218-753-2950 10 June 4, 2021 THE TIMBERJAY

BREITUNG TOWNSHIP Town board to hold public open house on policing needs by STEPHANIE UKKOLA nity’s policing needs. an open house for commu- Deputy clerk and com- and he is in the process being discontinued. As Staff Writer So far, the committee nity members to learn more mittee member Renee of installing signs on the of June 1, Clerk Dianna is generally not in favor about the data and share Pearson voiced her concerns township’s paved trails. Sunsdahl will have office BREITUNG TWP- of having local policing, their thoughts. The date of about the St. Louis County Tomsich said there are hours from 8 a.m. to noon At their May 27 board citing costs, liabilities, lack the open house is not yet Sheriff patrols sitting at the two applicants for Breitung and treasurer Jorgine meeting, members of the of resources for officers, set but will be announced bridge in Tower, rather than Police Chief and one for Gornick will be in from Breitung Board heard from and the likelihood of turn- in the Timberjay. patrolling the communities. full-time officer. No action noon to 4 p.m., Tuesday the Tower-Soudan Police over. Before the committee Breitung Supervisor “That doesn’t do us any will be taken at this time. through Thursday. Committee on their prog- comes to any final recom- and police committee good, paying them $70 an In other news, the  Read the amend- ress assessing the commu- mendation, they will hold liaison Chuck Tekautz hour to sit there for hours,” board: ment to the Outdoor asked the other board she said. Heard from Gorsma Wood-Burning Furnace members what their ideal Tekautz said that who reported that he and Ordinance, passed it, and policing scenarios would four-wheelers and motor- his crew have been busy will publish a summary. be, considering they bikes have been speeding reseeding, maintaining the Approved the pur- We Buy Clean, Used Vehicles would be making the final through town on a daily ball field, and picking up chase of an upgrade for a decision. Chairman Tim basis and that it could be a garbage. He thanked the thermal imaging camera 2021 CHEVROLET BLAZER 3LT AWD Tomsich said he would result of less policing. anonymous community for the fire department at a MSRP $43,340 like to see a hybrid of “Slowly but surely member(s) who picked up cost of $5,495. Customer Cash -$3,467 local police with county speed is increasing,” he garbage off Junction Road. Tekautz and Dostert Sale Price support and supervisor said. Heard that demand will check the township for $39,873 Greg Dostert agreed. He reminded everyone for camping at McKinley blight. * “If we had a local there is a 15-mph speed Park is high and that it’s Heard that the town- SAVE $3,467 AND GET 2.49% APR officer at 40 hours (per limit for recreational vehi- booked solid for most of ship’s drinking water is AND NO PAYMENTS FOR 120 DAYS!!* week) and supplemented cles in town. Maintenance the summer. safe and passed all quality with county we could have director Tom Gorsma said  Declared that checks. 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LT 1500 the best of both worlds,” motorized vehicles are COVID restrictions for CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4X4 said Tomsich. not allowed on bike trails township buildings were MSRP $51,290 Customer Cash -$3,000 FOURTH OF JULY Sale Price *$48,290 Vermilion Run gets underway on July 3 SAVE $3,000 AND GET 2.49% APR AND NO PAYMENTS FOR 120 DAYS!!* DISCLOSURES... *120 Day payment deferral AND 2.49% APR up to 72 months with GM Financial by JODI SUMMIT on approved credit. Not compatible with some other incentives, offers and vehicles. See dealer for details. Tax and title extra. Must take delivery from dealer stock by 06/30/2021. Tower-Soudan Editor PREOWNED VALUES! TOWER- Registration 2020 RAM 2500 HD 4x4 w/8’ 2” BOSS V Plow...... $47,990 is now open for this year’s Only 1,100 Miles!...... Vermilion 10K and 5K 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4...... Go Anywhere!...... $34,990 2018 Chevrolet Silverado LT Crew 4x4....Save Thousands!...... $30,990 Run/Walk. The race will be 2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD...... Nicely Equipped!...... $18,990 held on Saturday, July 3 at 8 2018 Ford Edge SEL AWD...... Very Clean!...... $26,990 a.m., prior to the start of the 2018 RAM 1500 Quad Cab 4x4...... Only 23K Miles!...... $32,990 2018 Jeep Compass Trailhawk...... 29K Miles!...... $25,990 Fourth of July parade. The 2017 Ford Escape Titanium AWD.....Only 19K Miles!...... $22,990 annual event was canceled 2016 Chevrolet Impala LT...... Fresh Trade-In!!...... $14,990 last year, but the race is back 2015 Chevrolet Cruze LT...... Great Gas Mileage!...... $11,990 on track, along with many 2014 Ford CMAX Hybrid...... Fresh Trade In!...... $10,990 2014 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Crew 4x4...Nicely Equipped!.$29,990 of Tower-Soudan’s Fourth 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LT...... Fresh Trade In!...... $8,990 of July events. 2013 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 Short Box...... 6.2 V8!...... $22,990 This year, Range 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan...... Low Miles!...... $12,990 .. Runners will be providing a professional race timing The Vermilion 10K and 5K Run/Walk returns for this year after a one-year WASCHKE FAMILY system, so racers are asked break due to the coronavirus. file photo CHEVROLET • COOK to preregister and pre-pay Les Lorn Calvin Hujanen Koski Jolly online at www.rangerun- ners.org. A chip timing to preregister and pay in the registration tent set up at 8:15 a.m. Registration for HOURS: M-F 8am-6pm, Sat. 9am-2pm system will be used. 126 N Hwy. 53, Cook, MN • 218-666-5901 • 1-800-238-4545 advance, to help with race on the corner by the Lake the kids run will be after the Runners are urged planning and to conform Vermilion Cultural Center adult races take off. The with safety guidelines. building. Bib pickup also kids race takes place on the Cost for the 10K run, or runs from 6:30 – 7:45 a.m. Mesabi Bike Trail, behind 5K run/walk is $20. Special The 10K race starts the train depot, with the family rate for the 5K run/ in front of the Tower Fire starting line at the trail kiosk walk is $40. Children 12 Department, winding on area. Kids will register for and under can run/walk free the bike trail to McKinley the race at the starting line. with a paid family member. Park, then Hoodoo Point, The race is a fundraiser T-shirts are available sep- and back into Tower. The for the Vermilion Country arately from the race entry 5K route starts on the oppo- School and is sponsored fee. T-shirts pre-ordered by site side of Main Street, with help from the Tower- June 23 are $15, T-shirts on and runs around the Tower Soudan Lake Vermilion race day will be $20 with Elementary School field, Events Board. Questions, a limited supply available. then out to Hoodoo Point contact Jodi Summit at 218- Race day registration and back. 753-2950 or jsummit@ will be available from There is also a free one- vermilioncountry.org. 6:30-7:45 a.m. Look for mile kids fun run that starts HONOR...Continued from page 1

Helen Koski, reader at First Lutheran David Merhar, Colonel, (Ret) U.S. Army. Church. Gerald Tyler, adjutant, Legion Koski presented the benediction following Post 248, recited the Roll Call of Departed the keynote address. Grace Erickson, Ely Comrades. High School senior, sang the National The placing of the wreath at the Tomb Anthem and America the Beautiful. of the Unknown Soldier was presented The Ely Honor Guard presented a rifle this year by the family of veteran Robert a salute to the Honored Dead. Taps was Niskala, who passed away earlier this year. played by Ron Forsman. Ely area Scouts and American Legion Volunteers placed nearly 1,200 Auxiliary members also participated, while American flags on the grave sites of vet- Linneman played “Amazing Grace.” erans at the cemetery on Saturday. The featured speaker this year was

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Saturday, July 3 • Tower Main Street/Fire Hall Area • 10K Run - 8 a.m. • 5K Run/Walk - 8 a.m. • 1-Mile Kids Fun Run - 8:15 a.m. REGISTER/PAY ONLINE AT www.rangerunners.org Range Runners is providing Chip Timing this year! 10K/5K-$20 • 12 & under free w/paid adult • Kids Run is FREE Family Pricing for 5K Run/Walk is $40 T-Shirts $15 in advance/$20 on race day Registrations accepted race day 6:30 - 7:45 a.m. For more information, call or text Jodi Summit at 218-750-3513 or email [email protected]

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INFRASTRUCTURE City of Ely, ISD 696 negotiating responsibility for utility work by KEITH VANDERVORT brush truck for $16,000 Ely Editor New water, electrical connections required at school project from the Department of Natural Resources.  ELY - ISD 696 and the “The school is of the “I don’t know,” Novak regarding the water main.” Amy Klobuchar and Tina Approved the pur- city of Ely continue to nego- mind that the city should responded. “The sad point Water treatment Smith. That deadline was chase of a lawn mower for tiate on covering the costs defray the costs (for the is, this utility connection last week. the cemetery for $6,853.  of replacing the city water work) on their property,” issue, and some other issues, plant woes “We made the same Appointed Scott main from Harvey Street to Novak said. “So, the dis- were never addressed when In a memo to council request to Rep. Pete Stauber Richards to the Airport the school campus as part cussion underway is, why? the plans were put together members earlier last month, but our project didn’t make Commission and Scott of the school district’s $20 This puts a burden on the for the school project, for Langowski said the Ely his list,” he said. Meland to the Housing and million renovation project. city taxpayers. I don’t know some reason. I’ll keep my Wastewater Treatment Other business Redevelopment Board. Interim Ely Mayor Facilities Improvement Approved a residen- what the end resolution is opinions to myself in that. In other business, the Chuck Novak was in no Project cost will likely top tial rehab loan for Bryan going to be, but this concern The council will have to council: mood last month to grant $9 million. The project is Edlund, 925 E Harvey St., is coming from a lot of decide if we’re going to Approved a procla- the request from the school required by new Minnesota for a new furnace and AC folks. This could cost a defray that cost or not.” mation to end all COVID- district, asserting that all wastewater permit require- unit for $6,500. lot of money and it’s not Council member Heidi 19 emergency orders in the city water customers are ments for mercury removal. Approved a residen- in the budget. The EUC Omerza stressed that the city of Ely. responsible for the cost of The new requirements tial rehab loan for Jennifer (Ely Utility Commission) issue should be addressed  Approved a rec- any water main work from call for completion of the Lavendure, 336 E Chapman is already hurting because immediately. “The school, ommendation from the their property to the middle improvements by March St., for roof and window of the reduction in usage I firmly believe, is an asset, Park and Recreation Board of the street. 2023. To meet that dead- replacement for $10,000. of water last year. If they and although they do need to purchase engineered “If you have a problem line, construction must Approved a com- get burdened with this, it to pay their bills, I don’t wood fiber chips for the with the city water line or begin this fall, he said. mercial renovation loan for could result in raising the want there to be a lot of Whiteside Park playground sewer line, and you have to He submitted a the Rockwood Eatery for a rates on our current utility back and forth about this. for $2,460. have them replaced, you’re summary explaining the new roof and insulation for customers which includes The longer this goes on, the Approved a recom- paying the cost from the “dire need” for funding $17,500. single-family dwellings, worse it will be.” mendation from the Budget connection in the alley or for the project. “Without Accepted the resig- multi-family dwellings Council members Committee to direct city the street to the residence grant assistance, the $9.3 nation of Cory Weisinger and businesses. Inflation is planned to discuss the staff to develop a list of or business,” he said. million project would result as Equipment Operator 3, starting to kick in already.” issue at their study session surplus items for sale. Ely Clerk-Treasurer in a $20 per month increase and approved posting the At a city council this week, but in a memo  Approved a Harold Langowski has esti- in rates for 30 years,” he position internally. meeting last month, council from the deputy clerk last 15-percent pay increase mated the cost of the water said. “Obviously, that isn’t  Approved a tem- member Paul Kess inquired Friday stated, “After dis- for Ely Fire Department main work to be nearly feasible.” porary liquor license for as to the city’s position. “As cussion with the mayor, he officer pay. $250,000. Major electrical Langowski made the Ely Rotary Club on we negotiate this, is it our decided to cancel the study Approved the pur- connection work will also federal funding earmark Aug. 24. stance that this is not our session. Harold has been chase of a 2001 Dodge be required. bill?” he asked. working with the school requests to Minnesota Sens. SCHOOL...Continued from page 1 their thoughts. Within A parade of Washington the humble beginnings of school K-5 students, led by exploring a way to connect Principal Anne Oelke, the campus’s landmark walked by the podium, buildings so students would all carrying hand-painted not need to brave sub-zero ‘thank you” signs, and drew temperatures to traverse extended applause. between buildings, a path School board chair Ray forward was established, Marsnik, also an Ely school he said. graduate, said the school He highlighted the building renovation is a efforts of a community “dream come true.” task force that prioritized “This is a big win for the needs of teachers, staff, education and our kids,” he and students in creating a said. “This project will not “vision” for what education only address some of the in Ely will look like in the deficiencies that go along future, and thanked a long with aging buildings, it will list of federal, state, county also provide 21st-century and local officials for their learning spaces for our Students of the Ely school district shoveled a pile of dirt during a school building project ground- support of the project. students and community,” breaking ceremony last week. photo by K. Vandevort Erie saved his greatest he said. praise for school district “The people in our project is completed. Range Association of Abrahamson, who initiat- was started this spring. voters. community have always “This is a new begin- Municipalities and Schools, ed the school expansion Demolition work will “Most importantly, supported education,” ning for the youth of Ely,” and construction manager project by securing a school commence once school I would like to thank our Marsnik continued. “We he said. Kraus-Anderson all took safety grant of $500,000 is out next week. Work voters,” he said. “Last have a great school here U.S. 8th District Rep. turns at the podium high- and forming the commu- will continue this summer August, in the midst of and are very proud of it. Pete Stauber, State Sen. lighting the importance of nity task force to explore with some parts of the the COVID pandem- This project will enable us Tom Bakk, State Sen. the school project. additional options, was Washington building slated ic, they approved a $10 to continue to be a viable David Tomassoni, State A group of students, also on hand for the cel- for completion in time for million bond to support independent school district Rep. Rob Ecklund, State school board members, ebration. “I’ll be here for the start of the 2021-22 their schools. This was so that is financially sound.” Rep. Spencer Igo, St. Louis and elected officials all the ribbon-cutting when school year. The entire significant. How often do Ely Class of 2021 County Commissioner Paul took turns shoveling dirt the project is complete,” project is scheduled to be people vote ‘yes’ to raise senior Will Davies, who MacDonald, and officials in groundbreaking cere- he said. completed for the begin- their taxes? Thank you to graduates on Saturday, from the Department of monies. Minor work on asbes- ning of the 2022-23 school all those who support this noted that he won’t be on Iron Range Resources Former ISD 696 tos abatement and vacating year. project.” campus when the building and Rehabilitation, Superintendent Kevin the industrial arts building

TOWER...Continued from page 1 dismissal of former Clerk- cial reserves, even some under the personnel chal- her skillset was stepping its financial structure, grants “Being an entrepreneur Treasurer Linda Keith in dedicated accounts, all lenges that managing the into what was still a very management and helped at heart myself I fully under- June 2019. Former Clerk- but drained by the previ- city often entails. unstable city government update job descriptions, and stand Victoria’s desire to Treasurer Ann Lamppa had ous clerk-treasurer. Ranua The city’s elected at the time, I am grateful modernize city ordinances. follow her dream, and move served as interim clerk-trea- imposed stricter spending officials lauded Ranua’s that she entered into Tower “I will miss Victoria’s on to the creative business surer for just over three controls and more realis- efforts in the wake of her city management when she detailed agenda items, job fulfilment that she seeks,” months, until the city hired tic city budgeting, which announcement. “Having did,” said Mayor Orlyn knowledge, and commit- said Kringstad. Ranua. has helped the city regain been one of Victoria Kringstad. ment to maintaining ethical Ranua plans to remain Ranua took the helm a more stable financial Ranua’s early cheerlead- Council member Dave values,” said Setterberg. in Tower, where she hopes at city hall at a time of footing. At the same time, ers for the position and Setterberg noted that Ranua Both officials wished Ranua to establish her new busi- crisis, with the city’s finan- she sometimes labored pleased that someone with had helped the city improve well in her new venture. ness.

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Commencement Saturday, June 5 • 7 PM Veterans Memorial Baseball Field Graduating Class of 2021 Jacob Anderson Caleb Janeksela Ella Ruoho Lane Anderson +*Jasper Johnston Hailey Schaller Riley Bishop *Cameron Kienitz Jonah Schwamm Madisyn Carlson Sophia Kurnava +*Julia Schwinghamer Jackson Clay +*Brock LaTourell *Abigail Thompson +*McKenna Coughlin *Desiray Lawrence Ciera Vega Harrison Dammann Hanna Littler Brynn Vollum +*William Davies Sophie Montana Elsie Vollum +*Grace Erickson Gabbrielle Motes Andrew Walker Emmett Faltesek +*Amelia Pluth Davis Walsh Jackson Flom Margaret Renner Adam Williamson *Jorden Herrly +*Sydni Richards Elijah Willschau Madelyne Roderick

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Serving northern Lower right: Nice shoes! Forget St. Louis County the day of plain Jane Converse All-Stars. since 1989 Brendan Chiabotti was sporting a full rainbow SPORTS of colors on his shoes GOLF North Woods golfers headed to state Boys dominate with three top finishers by DAVID COLBURN wasn’t good enough to send the Right: Members of the North Cook-Orr Editor whole team on to state, North Woods boys golf team with their Woods will have a golfer in the first place trophy from the Section 7A tournament. Pictured VIRGINIA- The North Woods field who nailed down an individual are Davis Kleppe,Ty Fabish, boys completely dominated the qualifying medal. Brandt Boutto, Eli Smith, Sam competition at last week’s 36-hole Crushing the course Frazee, and Ian Olson. 7A sectional tournament at Virginia The competition on the submitted photo Golf Course and are headed to state boys side wasn’t even close, as on June 15-16. North Woods locked up the team Three Grizzlies chased after And while the Grizzlies girls championship by a whopping 49 the individual medalist honors, second-place finish in their section- strokes over runner-up Walker- al tourney, also held in Virginia, Hackensack-Akeley, 625-674. See GOLF...pg. 2B

SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS

Ely sophomore Rachel Coughlin slides safe into home just ahead of the tag from NER pitcher Thia Lossing. photo by K. Vandervort Ely tops L-BF in first round by KEITH VANDERVORT BASEBALL PLAYOFFS Ely Editor

REGIONAL–The Timberwolves had their work cut out for them after edging fourth-seeded Littlefork-Big Grizzlies advance in playoffs Falls, 17-15, in the opening round of the Section 7A softball playoffs, held Tuesday. The Wolves were set to take Currently at 1-1 in double elimination round in Section 7A on top-seeded Barnum in Cloquet on Thursday, after the Timberjay’s weekly by DAVID COLBURN Above: Grizzlies first presstime. Cook-Orr Editor baseman Ty Leinonen The Wolves looked to be in trouble doesn’t get the call on early in their Tuesday contest, falling a pickoff play. AURORA- North behind 6-1 after two innings. Ely got Woods got off on the Right: North Woods its offense in gear in the third inning, right foot in the Class 7A runner Andrew Zika scoring three runs, and opened the flood- sectional baseball tourna- slides safely into third gates in the fourth as they put up eight ment on Tuesday, thump- ahead of a throw. more runs to take a 12-6 lead. From there, the game went back ing Mt. Iron-Buhl 14-4, photos by D. Colburn but then stumbled against and forth for a couple innings before Nashwauk-Keewatin in the nightcap to fall into towering home run to left. See SOFTBALL...pg. 2B Thursday’s elimination With Jake Panichi and bracket. Andrew Zika collecting BASEBALL PLAYOFFS The Grizzlies’ first RBIs, North Woods led two batters, Louie Panichi 4-0 after one inning and and Cole Thiel, wasted appeared positioned for a no time in roughing up quick and easy rout. Ely edged by MIB pitcher Rylen Niska. But the Rangers had Panichi scorched a shot other plans, tying the game down the left field line in the top of the third and Cook County for a stand-up double, and Thiel followed up with a See GRIZZLIES...pg.2B Opening round loss SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS ends Wolves’ season by MARSHALL HELMBERGER Managing Editor Grizzlies upset Bluestreaks HIBBING— The Timberwolves ended an up-and-down season on by DAVID COLBURN Right: North Woods’ Addy Tuesday, as Cook County edged the Cook-Orr Editor Hartway slides under a Wolves 6-5 in the opening round of tag in the Grizzlies’ 6-0 the Section 7A playoffs. “We rode a win over Nashwauk- CHISHOLM- Sixth- Keewatin on May 28. roller coaster all season long,” said Head Coach Frank Ivancich, who noted seeded North Woods rolled photo by D. Colburn over host and third-seed the team entered the season with an Chisholm 15-7 in first round But North Woods entered abundance of young and inexperienced 7A sectional tournament Tuesday’s contest on a four- players. “We certainly got better as the action on Tuesday, but the win game win streak, including season progressed,” he said. was less an upset and more a a 15-14 road win over 7AA As has happened throughout the young team coming of age at Mesabi East on May 27 and season, errors proved costly for the the right time of the season. a solid 6-0 home throttling Wolves again on Tuesday, as the Vikings Chisholm won a May 11 of Nashwauk-Keewatin on picked up five of their six runs on four matchup 10-0 during a stretch May 28. Ely errors. “That was just too much to where North Woods lost seven of eight games. See GIRLS...pg. 2B See WOLVES...pg. 2B 2B June 4, 2021 THE TIMBERJAY TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS Grizzlies’ Burckhardt takes fourth at league meet by DAVID COLBURN Grizzlies track athletes compet- meter run, Burckhardt clocked Lakoskey placed ninth in the specify individual relay members. Cook-Orr Editor ing with the South Ridge Panthers a time of 11:07.63 to finish 100-meters with a time of 14.13 One other North Woods track team at the Polar League fourth, trailing winner Maverick seconds. Lakoskey has also com- athlete was listed in the results. FIELD TWP- North Woods Championship meet on May 26 Koecher of Moose Lake by 16 peted this season on the South Cooper Antikainen placed 29th in distance runner Alex Burckhardt at Two Harbors. seconds. Ridge 4x100 relay team, but the girls 200 meters with a time was the top performer among Competing in the 3,200- On the girls side, Joey Polar League meet results did not of 34.94.

NW GOLF...Continued from page 1B with Ian Olson challenged by some of their best golf of the year going to state. rounds and won,” Olson said. Sam Frazee through much of the which was an ideal time for that Olson responded with a “Our girls battled with them until second round. Olson chalked up to happen.” career-low 87, and while the the end trying to come back from rounds of 72 and 78 to win the But the big story, Kleppe Grizzlies fell short as a team, a deficit created the first day. title with an eight-over-par 150. said, was Sam Frazee. Olson’s total of 181 earned fifth Juniors Haley Bogdan, Morgan Frazee followed up an opening “He suffered an ankle sprain place and an invitation to compete Burnett, and Abbi Shuster battled 73 with an 81 in the second round prior to day two competition,” solo at state. hole-to-hole with tough compe- to drop back into a tie for second Kleppe said. “We were able “Tori put together two great tition and seventh-grader Lauren place with Davis Kleppe, who had to treat it and get him up and rounds,” Head Coach Kandi Burnett had a great showing rounds of 79 and 75. moving on it, but he couldn’t Olson said. “She had a solid first for her first time playing under Eli Smith shot 81-86, 167 to play anywhere close to his usual round but knew she would have pressure. Freshman Madi Dantes round out the four-man winning game on Thursday. It would have to shoot lower during the second shot some of her best rounds of total. been understandable for him to round to not only help the team, the year at sections.” Ty Fabish shot a total score withdraw, but he toughed it out but also to give herself a chance Haley Bogdan put together a of 177 and Brant Buotto carded because his team needed him. at ending up in the top spots.” 197 for the tournament, followed a 217. That says a lot for the young man’s Braham won the four-team by Morgan Burnett, 203, Madi “Ian was steady and didn’t let character and determination. The Tori Olson tournament by 42 strokes over Dantes, 204, Abbi Shuster, 234, a few bad shots get him down,” whole season flashed before our Olson qualifies North Woods, 743 to 785, but and Lauren Burnett, 269. Head Coach Will Kleppe said. eyes when I saw him struggle Coach Olson was pleased with The state tournaments for “He battled the course well and to hit that first tee shot, but he Tori Olson was well up the how her squad competed. both boys and girls will be played to come out on top of the section rebounded with a string of pars leaderboard after ringing up a “This year, we knew that we at Pebble Creek Golf Club in is a tremendous credit to him and on the front, and he battled right 94 on the first day of the girls were competing against a team in Becker. the time he has spent on his game. to the end to secure his place near sectional tournament, but it would the field that was older and more Davis firing a 75 on day two really the top of the leaderboard.” take something better than that to experienced, and in the end that locked us in. Eli and Ty played give her and her team a shot at team pulled together two great SOFTBALL...Continued from page 1B the Vikings added six runs Winning pitcher and walking just one batter. both teams were playing in lost because of COVID,” Lassi said, “but it was a in the sixth to tie the game Katrina Seliskar struck Ely batters notched the same weather. We strug- Roseth said, “so we pretty hard situation to be in for at 15-15. out two, scattered 11 hits 10 hits. Flom went two for gled a bit more with it.” much started over again the girls.” In the seventh inning, and gave up just five earned three including a double. Ely beat Northeast this year and it’s been a Coming into the 2021 Ely was looking at one runs. Flom went 3-4 on the Rachel Coughlin went two Range, 25-6, last rebuilding year. season, the new coach out with no runners. “Ella day and scored four times. for four at the plate, while Wednesday after two The Timberwolves’ said he didn’t know what Perish drew a walk. Charly Richards was 2-4, scoring Seliskar went two for five Nighthawks pitchers, seventh-grade pitcher Zoe to expect. “With the first Flom had a base hit, fol- three times, while Rachel and added three RBIs. Thia Lossing and Maizy Mackenzie gave up four practice and realizing how lowed by a fly-out by Coughlin scored twice. With a game-time tem- Sundblad, gave up 25 earned runs and two hits young we were, we weren’t Rachel Coughlin,” said “It was a fun one,” perature approaching 30 walks over five innings. in her second outing of the going to focus on wins and Head Coach Cory Lassi. Lassi said. “I have to give degrees, Ely made several “Our pitching is where season. She walked four. losses as much as growth as “With runners at first and credit to our older girls. mistakes in the field. “We the improvement needs to Ely batters collected a team,” he said. second and two outs, Sydni They are the ones who carry gave up the 13 runs but be,” said Nighthawks Head eight hits in the game, “Realistically, we had Richards punched a hit us. We go where they go. If only four of them were Coach Misty Roseth. “We including a double by three games that we lost through the infield to score it wasn’t for them, it would earned,” Lassi said. “It are very inexperienced Madeline Kallberg. by a total of five runs. We two, making the score be a different story.” was a bad combination of and continue to work on “I thought we played find a way to pull those out 17-15, which ended up Regular season Two Harbors slugging the that. Catching and hitting quite well, “ Lassi said. and 9-9 turns into 12-6 and being the deciding runs.” wrap-up ball (16 hits), and us giving has come a long way but “We made the plays in the that’s looking really good In the bottom of the The Timberwolves fin- them too many opportuni- we have trouble pitching a field. Our pitcher threw for such a young team. I see seventh inning, a Vikings ished their regular season ties. Katrina pitched really pitch. We’ll keep working strikes. Their pitchers had a a night-and-day difference batter hit a shot to left with a 9-9 record last week well, giving up just the one at it.” hard time finding the strike from the first day of the field. “Kate Coughlin made following a home win and walk, and she did what Northeast Range zone.” season. A big part of it is a nice diving catch,” he a loss on the road. she needed to do. We just (1-9) re-established their Ely scored 18 runs the confidence the girls noted. With the tying runs Ely lost 13-12 to Two didn’t play the best defense girls softball program two in the second inning. “I gained. They believe they on first and second and two Harbors last Thursday. behind her. It was cold, and years ago after many years wanted them to be aggres- can be in ball games and outs, we ended the game Seliskar allowed 16 hits, that made catching and without enough players to sive at the plate and try to win,” he said. with a grounder to third.” while striking out seven throwing more difficult, but field a team. “Last year was drive something through,” WOLVES...Continued from page 1B overcome,” said Ivancich. hits, including a double, ing two runs on three hits. two state tournaments Ivancich said his he said. “On the flip side of Ely hurler Harry Simons and two RBIs in theMDAN contest. adsMDANDavies to allowed runads two ONEto runs run on TIME, inONE 2016 theandTIME, 2017, week theand abeginning weekyoung teambeginning had5/30/2021 a tough 5/30/2021 that, all that playing and pitched well, scattering Junior Jacob Towley also two hits, while striking out Section 7A final appear- time losing, even to better experience doesNorth help to getNorth seven hits and striking out connected for two hits. four, in his two innings on ance in 2018. 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I can say 100 Bar near Eveleth, Rudy’s limited, based in Angora, tensen “Smiley – The Jok- torship. The employer re- be set aside to help with percent that if it had not Bar and Grill in Aurora, has been awarded a grant er” Poker Run and Chili ceives more knowledge future awareness and been for that school, he Good Ol’ Days in Tower, from the Minnesota Office Feed on Sunday, June on their team members, fundraising activities, would not have graduat- and The Shack on High- of Higher Education to 13 in Virginia is what it enhanced employee reten- but Licari wants some- ed.” way 169 on the ride back support employees in the seems to be, a fundraiser tion, and greater employee thing positive to establish Licari said she would to Virginia. Riders won’t advancement of their tech- in honor of its namesake, loyalty.” Scotty’s legacy for the like to find a way to pro- know what hands they’ve nical education. who was killed in a hit- While the grant is des- future, so the event will vide scholarship support been dealt until they’re Among 67 awardees and-run accident in 2016 ignated for Art Unlimited, also raise money to start in collaboration with revealed at the end of announced Tuesday by the while out for a late-night neither the business nor a scholarship fund in his East Range Academy for the ride. Prizes will be Minnesota Department of walk near the Loon Lake the employees selected re- name. a promising student in awarded to the holders of Labor and Industry, Art Community Center. ceive any money directly, Scotty earned a two- need, to pursue welding the three best hands. Unlimited is one of only Odds are that Scot- Chapman said. All funds year welding degree and education. She said she is Those who want to three businesses in infor- ty, 24 years old when he go directly to the educa- also liked blacksmith- also exploring possibili- support the fundraiser mation technology state- died, would want partici- tional institutions that pro- ing, Licari said, being ties for providing some with their appetites can wide to receive a Dual- pants to be true to his two vide coursework toward named an honorary life- support for students who purchase a chili feed tick- Training Grant award. nicknames, Smiley and industry-recognized de- time member of a black- take blacksmithing class- et for $8. Chili, a ham and Grants support participa- The Joker, and just have a grees, certificates and cre- smiths’ guild. Challenged es through the Ely Folk cheese sandwich, cookie, tion in the Dual-Training good time together. dentials. An employee has by health complications Academy. beverage, bracelet and Pipeline program to ad- But behind the event to attend an eligible train- due to an autoimmune Registration for the one raffle ticket are in- vance the skills of selected is a complex mix of a ing/education program and disorder, Licari credited poker run will start at 10 cluded in the price. The employees. mother’s heartbreak, stick with the employer for the East Range Academy a.m. in the school parking chili feed will run from “Art Unlimited works enduring love, an unre- the duration of the nine-to- of Technology and Sci- lot next to Olcott Park and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the with our team to determine solved past, and hope for 12-month program. ence charter school in Ev- costs $25, which includes Italian American Build- who is interested and eligi- the future. “Art Unlimited is eleth for much of Scotty’s the ride, chili feed, a door ing. ble for this program,” said No one has ever come proud of our team’s knowl- achievements. prize ticket, and bracelet. For more informa- Chief Financial Officer forward to take responsi- edge and is very thankful “He struggled a lot At 11 a.m., motor- tion, contact Licari by Elizabeth Chapman. “We bility for Scotty’s death, for the Pipeline program’s due to his autoimmune cycles, cars, and trucks calling 218-404-3974 or then design an on-the-job and lingering unanswered investment,” Chapman disease, so he was always will hit the road for five emaiing rosebudlicari@ training program that uses questions only intensify said. playing catch up,” Licari destinations where par- hotmail.com. the skills learned through the pain his mother, Rita said. “Going to (East ticipants will receive Licari, experiences daily. “I don’t think there’s even been one day where I haven’t cried at least once, during the day,” Licari said. “There have been things they have checked out, but nothing Sunday June 13th 2021 ends up being the answer. Olcott Park, Italian Building We need the answer to Virginia, MN 55792 start really healing. It’s not going to change the Poker Run fact that he’s no longer 10 AM Sign-up with us, but it will give us $25 per person Registration Includes: an end to that question.” Ride, Chili Feed, 1 Door Prize Some of the proceeds Ticket, and Bracelet. from the event will go The Run will begin at 11 AM *Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 hands* (Must be 21 years of age or older)

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Ride Raf- is invited to read. fle ‘n Roll raises money to help Preschool through elementa- COOK- St. Paul’s (Alango) Lu- fight ALS and to help those living ry-age kids will receive a book log, theran Church is holding a combina- with ALS. Proceeds benefit Nev- activity book, stickers and book- tion garage, craft, and bake sale on er Surrender Inc. A Ride Funding mark. Reading logs are to be turned Saturday, June 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 the Fight Against ALS through the in at the Cook Public Library by p.m. at “Pastor Dan’s house” at 1221 Black Woods Blizzard Tour. Find us July 30 to receive a prize. Anyone Highway 53 in Cook. at www.neversurrenderinc.org. can request a book log by calling the Funds raised will be used to library at 218-666-2210 or emailing support the activities of the wom- [email protected]. en’s group at the church. Hospice sponsors walk/ run fundraiser on June 26 It’s also time for a BINGO chal- lenge for adults and teens. Pick up NWFA reprises canvas art COOK- Registration is open for the Summer Reading BINGO card event the Virgie Hegg Hospice Partners at the Cook Public Library or print Hope for Hospice 4K Walk/Run COOK- The second edition of a copy from the library website at on June 26, a hospice membership www.cookpubliclibrary.org. Earn the Northwoods Friends of the Arts fundraiser. Registration forms are small art project and fundraiser “A a BINGO in any direction, turn in available online at www.vhhp.org. your card by July 30 at the library Canvas and You” is underway, and The race will start at 9 a.m. be- this time there’s more than one way and receive a prize. ginning at the Old County Garage at Need book ideas? Call 218- to enter. Ashawa Road in Cook. Registration As with last year’s inaugural 666-2210 or email crystal.phillips@ is $40 in advance and $45 the day alslib.info. event, participants may paint, draw, of the race. Kids five and under are weave, glue or paste on 8x10 can- free. Registration for youths ages six vases that are available from the to 13 is $15 in advance and $20 on NWFA holds Art Expo NWFA Gallery in Cook, 210 S Riv- race day. events in June er St. Registration for the race in- COOK- Artwork of regional As an alternative, artists may cludes a one-year membership to Minnesota artists will be on display David Backes to discuss his new book submit a favorite piece of art they VHHP. Members receive newslet- for the annual Spring Art Expo at A Private Wilderness: The Journals of have created other than on canvas. ters and mailings that include up- the Northwoods Friends of the Arts It could be a weaving, a photo, a dates about the hospice activities Gallery in Cook during the month of Sigurd F. Olson at virtual event quilt, a carving or a sculpture, but it and information about other VHHP June. REGIONAL- There will be an in-depth presenta- must not be larger than 12x12. fundraisers and meetings. Spring Art Expo was created to tion and moderated conversation with David Backes A canvas is provided for paying Memberships and contributions encourage the display and sale of about the history and inspiration surrounding his new the $10 entry fee; alternative entries cover patient medical supplies and art by regional artists and includes book, from inception to publication, as well as a Q&A also cost $10. Artists have the month equipment, bereavement and grief a wide variety of artworks and crafts session with the audience. This virtual event is on of June to prepare their entries for support, patient support in the form including jewelry, pottery, fiber art, Thursday, June 10 at 7 p.m., hosted by the Friends submission by June 30. of massage, family visits and last carvings, sculptures, photos and of the Boundary Waters Wilderness. Backes will be Artworks will be on sale at the wishes. They also fund three college paintings. in conversation with Douglas Wood, author of Deep gallery for $50 during July, with $25 scholarships for students from the The annual event will run Woods, Wild Waters. Register for free at z.umn.edu/ of each sale going to NWFA. Cook, Orr, Nett Lake and Tower at- through June 26 exclusively at olson610. Stop by the gallery during reg- tendance areas. the NWFA Gallery at 210 S River Few writers are as renowned for their eloquence ular open hours on Wednesdays, For more information about in- Street in Cook. The gallery is open about the natural world, its power and fragility, as Thursdays, and Fridays from 10 dividual and family memberships, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays Sigurd F. Olson (1899–1982). Before he could give a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 contact Program Director Becca from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays expression to The Singing Wilderness, however, he a.m. to 1 p.m. to get your canvas and Bundy via email at vhhpdirector@ from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Saturday, had to find his own voice. It is this struggle, the pains- start creating. For additional infor- gmail.com or phone at 218-780- June 12, the gallery will be open taking and often simply painful process of becoming mation, contact Alberta Whitenack, 5423. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in conjunction the writer and conservationist now familiar to us, that 218-666-2153, or see the NWFA with Cook’s Annual Timber Days Olson documented in the journal entries gathered here. website at www.nwfamn.org. Cook Library summer festivities. Written mostly during the years from 1930 to activities begin June is also the month when 1941, Olson’s journals describe the dreams and frus- Ride, Raffle ‘n Roll seeks “Music In The Park” returns, kick- trations of an aspiring writer honing his skills, pursu- breakfast volunteers for COOK- Fun and excitement ing off on Wednesday, June 16 from ing recognition, and facing doubt while following the August fundraiser await the children and adults who 6 to 8 p.m. with the Beefeater Broth- academic career that allowed him to live and work, include the Cook Public Library’s ers. even as it consumed so much of his time. But even EMBARRASS- Ride Raffle summer programming in their sea- as he speaks with immediacy and intensity about the ‘n Roll is in search of volunteers sonal activities. “Reading Colors conditions of his apprenticeship, Olson can be seen for the pancake breakfast on Aug. Your World” Summer Reading Pro- developing the singular way of observing and depict- 14 to assist with cooking, serving, gram kicked off on Tuesday and ing the natural world that would bring him fame and and clean-up from 7:30 a.m. to 11 also, more significantly, alert others to the urgent need to understand and protect that world. Author of Ol- son’s definitive biography, editor David Backes brings YOUR HOME-DECOR STORE a deep knowledge of the writer to these journals, providing critical context, commentary, and insights SPRING ART EXPO along the way. AT THE GALLERY When Olson wrote, in the spring of 1941, “What I am afraid of now is that the world will blow up just as I am getting it organized to suit me,” he could hard- Sale & ly have known how right he would prove to be. It is propitious that at our present moment, when the world Exhibit Dates: All furniture may not be as shown. seems once more balanced on the precipice, we have June 3-26 the words of Sigurd F. Olson to remind us of what matters—and of the hard work and the wonder that Open: such a reckoning requires. AndersonFurnitureCompany.com 10-4 Wed, Thurs, Fri 214 2nd Ave. S, Virginia, MN • 218-741-9356 9-1 Sat 50/50 Raffle 210 S River St, Cook, MN SUMMER WELLNESS SCHEDULE Cook Timber Days June 11, 12 & 13 Weekly Medical Clinics # C&C SUMMER ART CLASSES and Fluoride Clinics Music In The Park Ely Community Health Center • 111 S 4th Ave. E Wednesdays 6-8 PM (starts June 16) Every Thursday Evening • 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. A 2-minute fluoride varnish treatment can help protect your teeth Writers Group between dental visits. No appointment required. Tuesday, June 22 1-3 PM No one is turned away and services are FREE. 2nd and 4th Thursday COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics • 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come after work and before dinner for your COVID-19 Vaccination. Anyone 18 or older who has not St. Louis County completed their vaccinations is invited. No reservation required. 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9384 Hwy 21 N., Ely/Babbitt 2134 S. Beatty Rd., Cook # Wednesday Wellness Summer Hours Hours Ely Senior Center • 27 S 1st Ave E Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat: 8am—3pm Mon: 10am—6pm Tue: 9:30am—3pm Tues thru Sat: 9am—3:30pm # Wed: noon—6pm 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month • 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Soudan Canister Site Free blood pressure clinics, No appointment required, Services at no cost. County 77 Canister Site 5160 Hwy 169, Soudan 1st and 3rd Wednesday • COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics • 9 a.m. to 12 noon 2038 County Rd. 77, Greenwood Twp Hours Summer Hours Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun: Come after work and before dinner for your COVID-19 Vaccination. Anyone 18 or older who has not Tues: 1—6pm Thurs: 8am—1pm 8am—5pm completed their vaccinations is invited. No reservation required. Sat: 8am—5pm Aurora Transfer Station Sun: noon—6pm 5910 Hwy 135 N., Aurora If you get vaccinated you will receive a $10 Ely Chamber Bucks Embarrass Canister Site Hours redeemable at numerous locations throughout Ely per poke. 7530 Koski Rd., Embarrass Mon, Thurs, Fri: 8am—4pm Hours Tue, Wed:10am—4pm Sat: 12:30—4:30pm Sat: 8am—noon Thu: 10am—5pm Regional Landfill Tasty Tuesdays Household Hazardous Waste Facility 5341 Regional Landfill Rd, Virginia Ely Senior Center • 27 S 1st Ave E 5345 Regional Landfill Rd, Virginia Hours Hours Mon—Fri: 8am—4:30pm 3rd Tuesday of each month • 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tues and Sat: 8am—1pm Sat: 8am—3:30pm Come to our new class offering nutritious cooking tips for you and your family. We’ve partnered with the Summer hours effective April 15th through September 30th University of Minnesota and a local cook to show you how to prepare tasty meals on a budget. Participants For solid waste and recycling information go to www.stlouiscountymn.gov/recycle get free tastings in class and a grocery bag of ingredients to take. The class is free however registration is St. Louis County Environmental Services Department required. Call our office @ 218-365-5678 to register or for more information. 1-800-450-9278 Office hours 8-4:30 Monday through Friday Ely Community Health Center • 111 S 4th Ave E • 218-365-5678 5B June 4, 2021 THE TIMBERJAY

Obituaries and Death Notices

was inducted into the U.S. Clark and Barb spent at Fortune Bay Casino. Joann Gonier Army on April 11, 1962, many great years travel- Bill was an avid Joann Suihkonen and sent to Fort Leonard ing and fishing together, curler for many years Gonier, 71, of Hibbing, Wood, Mo. He then trans- sharing many wonderful and won the MN State originally of Embarrass, ferred to Korea during the memories with a great group Mixed Championship in passed away peacefully on Korean Conflict, to Camp of friends and family. Clark 1971 and MN State Men’s Saturday, May 22, 2021, Kaiser by the DMZ with cherished time spent with Championship in 1974. He after a short illness. At her the 2nd Battle Group, each and every one of you enjoyed playing in bon- request, there will be no 3rd Infantry Combat who had the opportunity to spiels all around Minnesota, services. Unit from 1962-1964. He know him. Wisconsin, Illinois and in She is survived by returned to Fort Lewis, Clark will be sadly Canada. Those who knew her children, Daren (Kari) him would recall his friend- Wash., and with an honor- missed by his wife of 54 Gonier, Donyelle Gonier; ly demeanor and blue Bauer years, Barb; two daughters, bonus son, Justin Melin; able discharge returned to curling shoes. Minnesota in April 1964. Amy Nelson (Joe Shermer) grandchildren, Sidney and Bill enjoyed hunting, Simon Caroon, Dominic Sanford Brenna Upon returning to and Cindy (Jason) Palm; William C. Ketola fishing, and the great out- Minnesota, Clark started four grandchildren, Gunnar and Nathan Gonier and Sanford “Clark” William Charles “Bill” doors. He loved the waters Devina Melin; brothers, Brenna, 80, of Cook, went his career with Arrowhead and Olin Nelson and Kayla Ketola, 82, passed away on of the Vermilion River and Grocer and Gateway Foods and Nathan Palm; broth- Lee Suihkonen and David to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, Lake Vermilion and made (Babe) Suihkonen; and as a General Supervisor. On er-in-law, Ron (Trudi) Monday, May 24, 2021, at in Virginia. A private many memories throughout numerous nieces and Centra Care Hospital in St. Aug. 12, 1967, he married Schaefer; nephews, Rick family memorial service the years with his family nephews. Cloud due to Alzheimer’s Barbara Schaefer Brenna (Diane) Brenna, Randy will be held at a later date. and friends. Camping on complications. His wife and and they moved to Cook, Brenna, Gerald (Becky) Family services are provid- Trout Lake was an annual Geraldine R. Foster two daughters were by his purchasing a grocery store, Schaefer; and niece, Debbie ed by Bauman-Vermilion, event. Geraldine Rose side during his final days. Clark’s IGA, which they (Ron) Peterson. a Bauman Family Funeral Bill will be remem- ran for 38 years until retire- He was preceded Home in Tower. bered by all who knew Kochevar Foster, 81, of Visitation will be held from Ely, passed away at M 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, June ment. All three daughters in death by his parents, Bill was born on Dec. him for his generous spirit, learned the family busi- Sanford and Pearl (Johnson) 30, 1938, in Virginia, to twinkling blue eyes, sense Health Fairview University 15 at Mlaker Funeral Home of Minnesota Hospital in in Cook. A celebration of ness and spent many years Brenna; daughter, Teri Edmund and Florence of humor and “sisu”. working by his side. Brenna; brothers, Richard Ketola. He graduated from Bill is survived by his Minneapolis on Thursday, life will be held at 11 a.m. May 27, 2021. A visitation Clark was a devoted and Roger Brenna; sister, Roosevelt High School beloved wife of almost 60 on Wednesday, June 16, in 1957 and attended years, Judy; children, Kraig will be held from 5 to 7 with visitation one hour family man, grandpa, Faye Brenna; sisters-in- p.m. on Friday, June 4 at Christian, and all-around law, Etta (Haugen) Brenna, Macalester College in St. (Lisa) Ketola, Kim (Barry) prior to the service, at Paul. On Aug. 5, 1961, Bill Carlin and Kurt (Lisa) St. Anthony’s Catholic Trinity Lutheran Church fun-loving man. He was an Beverley Schaefer, Judy Church in Ely. A private avid outdoorsman specifi- Schaefer and Marlene married his high school Ketola; grandchildren, in Cook. Please join us sweetheart, Judith Wallis, Karen and Bill Ketola, Cale family funeral will be held cally enjoying moose, deer Schaefer. for a luncheon after the at St. Joseph’s Catholic (Clarissa), Jace (Kenzie on Saturday, June 5. A service in the fellowship hunting and fishing. He Church in Gilbert. Bill then Hart) and Brady Carlin, burial service will be held hall. Arrangements are enjoyed many years of Graham W. Grilley served two years in the U.S. and Ben, Charlie and Lily at 12:45 p.m. on Monday, with Mlaker Funeral Home father/daughter Canada Army and was stationed at Ketola; great-granddaugh- July 19 at Fort Snelling. of Cook. fishing trips with his friend, Celebration of Life Fort Carson in Colorado ter, Briar Mae Carlin; sister- She is survived by her Clark was born on Kenny Keister, and all the A celebration of life for Springs, Colo.; he was hon- in-law, Joan Wallis; and brother, Francis Kochevar July 26, 1940, in Thief girls. He enjoyed many Graham W. Grilley (1936 – orably discharged in 1963. several nieces and nephews of Duluth; children, Jacalyn River Falls, to Sanford years of deer hunting with 2021) of Orr, will be held at Bill worked with his who will remember their (Rob) Swanson of Isanti and Pearl (Johnson) his daughters and the 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 12 father at the family-owned Uncle Bill fondly. Bill and David (Jennifer) Foster Brenna. He lived in Thief Ottertail Camp crew of Jeff at the Orr American Legion Ketola’s Department Store loved his family beyond of Columbus; stepchildren, River Falls, Vallejo, Calif., Elliott and Roy Hitchcock in Orr. Military Honors will for many years. He often measure, and they loved Douglas Foster of Rice Lake, Wis., Peggy Foster of Two Harbors, Aurora and and families. Clark also be accorded by the Cook shared stories of his many him. He and his smile will Bloomington and Deanna enjoyed golfing and joined VFW Honor Guard, Post co-workers and friends be dearly missed. Duluth before settling in (John) Joyer of Hood River, Cook. the men’s league in his 1757 and the Orr American from the store. After Bill He was preceded retirement years. He was left the store, he had a in death by his parents, Ore.; and grandchildren, Clark graduated from Legion Honor Guard, Post Shelby, Randella, Jana, Two Harbors High School very fond of the church 480. Services are by Mlaker number of occupations, Edmund and Florence; including owning and oper- brothers, Jerry and John; Gabriel, Gideon, Alexander in 1958, became certified as lutefisk dinners and spent Funeral Home of Cook. ating Bill’s Bottle Shop, brothers-in-law, Robert, and Madison. a journeyman meat cutter, many years contributing his time cooking and teaching roofing, and selling real Marvin and Albert Wallis; and attended Dunwoody estate. In retirement, he and sister-in-law, Rebecca Institute in Minneapolis young people how to enjoy this delicacy. continued to work and Ketola. to become a surveyor. He spent 11 years as a cashier PUBLIC NOTICE EMPLOYMENT

DECLARATION OF LAND PATENT Care Center Business Office FULL-TIME BARTENDER PT Nursing Assistant Casual Secretary / Receptionist Michael William Vittori©️ The City of Orr is accepting applications for a Casual Restorative Nursing Assistant full-time bartender for the Orr Municipal Liquor Imaging Located on the Land and Soil Store. This is a salaried position that includes Hospital Full Time & 1 Casual Radiologic Tech St. Lous County Minnesota PT Unit Clerk/Nursing Assistant vacation package, health insurance, life insur- Casual Radiologic Tech (weekends only) ance, retirement and sick leave. Looking for ~Current NA certification and/or EMT https://minnesotaassembly.net/public-notice individuals who can interact with customers Central Supply/Nursing Environmental Services in a professional, friendly manner. Must Land Patent is posted for 60 days starting FT Central Supply Assistant/Staffing FT & PT Housekeeper pass background check. The City of Orr is a Care Coordinator-Scheduler Center Center Activities May 30, 2021 until July 30, 2021 drug-free work place and Equal Opportunity BusinessCasual Environmental Office Tech I by: Michael Vittori ©️ PTActivities Nursing Assistant (wage starting CasualPT & Casual Secretary Laundry Activities /Aide Receptionist Assistant Employer. Applications may be picked up at at $16.36/hr - Sign-On Bonus) the Orr City Hall, 4429 Highway 53, Orr. Call PTCasual Activities Restorative Assistant Nursing Assistant Published in the Timberjay, May 28 & June 4, 2021 PT RN or LPN ($4,000 Sign-On Bonus) Imaging CityTA HallSH atA 218-757-3288POLIZZI • with IC anyEL questions.ANDIC DESIGNS • RHONDA STARK • GRIZZLY Hospital Full Time & 1 Casual Radiologic Tech tfn Dietary PT DietaryUnit Clerk/Nursing Aide/Cook Assistant Environmental ~Current NA certification Services and/or EMT Casual Radiologic Tech (weekends only) and many PTCasualo tHousekeeperh eDietaryr b Aide/Cookrands 2021-2022 and 2021-2023 CasualMaintenanceCentral Laundry Supply/Nursing Aide Environmental Services Cook Hospital Bids CasualFT CentralMaintenance/Plant Housekeeping Supply Assistant/Staffing & LaundryOperations FT & PT Housekeeper 33 E. SHERIDAN ST, ELY, MN • OPEN DAILY AT 9 AM For Propane Coordinator-Scheduler Casual Environmental Tech I Activities218.365.3322 • www.mCasualuk lLaundryuks. cAideom Two separate sealed propane bids will be accepted PT Activities Assistant until 4:30 pm, June 21st with contracts to begin Dietary October 2021. Steger Mukluks is Hiring! PT Dietary Aide/Cook Propane Bid #1: 180,000 gallons for 2021-2022 Casual Dietary Aide/Cook Propane Bid #2: 360,000 gallons for 2021-2023 Factory Work: FT Year-round Maintenance FT Maintenance/Plant Operations A contract for 24-hour emergency service and Sales Work: FT, PT & Seasonal biannual maintenance of vaporizers must be included in Bid #1 and #2. Must be able to provide backup propane tank of 2,000 gallons or more and keep it Apply at 100 Miners Dr. in Ely filled in the event of an emergency or main propane or call 218-365-6553 tfn tank failure.

The sealed bids must be marked “Propane Bid #1 and Propane Bid #2” and be delivered to Cook Hospital, Teresa Debevec, CEO, 10 Fifth Street SE, Information Specialist Cook, MN 55723. Supervisor – Planning Apply by 06/14/2021 Bids will be opened at the Board Executive Committee Meeting of the Cook-Orr Healthcare District on June 22nd at 4:00 PM. www.stlouiscountymn.gov or call 218-726-2422 Teresa Debevec, CEO Equal Opportunity and Veteran-Friendly Employer 6/4 Published in the Timberjay: June 4, 11 & 18, 2021

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

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

ELY WOMEN’S OPEN AA MEETING- Every Monday at noon at Ledgerock Community Church, 1515 E Camp St., Ely

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Call 753-2950 subscribe to the Timberjay! TIMBERJAY Newspapers June 4, 2021 7B Running for root beer TOWER- First- The Tower- grade teacher Jo Holen Soudan Athletic has been working hard Association picks to instill a love of run- up the $15 cost, ning in students at Tow- per child, of all the er-Soudan Elementary. Tower-Soudan stu- Each spring, elementary dents who partici- students can choose to pate. participate in the Dor- Finishers re- othy Molter Rootbeer ceive the Ely Mara- Run, an event that is part thon medal, a bottle of the Ely Marathon in of Dorothy Molter September. Jo Holen logs the milesfor Root Beer, and a This year she has 25 each of her runners. Students special finisher’s will finish up their 25 miles the students who are com- t-shirt. This race is first couple of weeks in the fall mitted to running 25 to be ready for the Sept. 25 run. held in coordination miles before marathon with the Dorothy day on Sept. 25. On race Molter Museum. day, the children com- running one mile most More info on plete the final 1.2 miles school days, usually the children’s marathon of the actual marathon during recess time, head- can be found at www.ely- course and finish at the ing out on a variety of marathon.com. actual marathon finish one-mile loops, wearing line in Whiteside Park. their bright yellow safety Students have been vests.

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LAKE VERMILION Watch Vermilion loons on their nest Vermilion Lake Association establishes live stream viewing on their website by MARSHALL HELMBERGER the shore of Lake Vermilion. has paid off, with the recent marshy point, where it’s Managing Editor The sprawling lake is home successful launch of the loon surrounded by willows, to more than 200 loons cam. The camera provides alders, and other low LAKE VERMILION— during the summer, the live action so you can keep shrubs and marsh grasses. Would you like the chance largest population of any tabs on the loon’s nesting According to the Cornell Lab to observe common loons on lake located entirely within progress throughout the day. of Ornithology, male loons their nest? Then you’ll want the borders of the state of The association is select the nest site, preferring to check the website of the Minnesota. keeping the location of the quiet, protected locations, Vermilion Lake Association, The lake association nest private to protect both typically in the lee of an which is offering a live launched a team in March the loons and their human island. “Loons can’t walk A loon was visible sitting on its nest in this nest stream of a pair of loons on to establish a live link at a neighbors, but it appears cam live stream now available on the Vermilion Lake Association website. Courtesy VLA their nest, located right on loon nest and their effort to be located along a low See LOONS...pg. 9B

Supporters of a four-walleye statewide limit hope it will lead to more big smiles from anglers Wildflower Watch through reduced pressure on the fish resource. This week’s featured flower FRINGED POLYGALA

It’s always a treat to find a patch of Fringed Polygala, Palygala paucifolia, one of the North Country’s more spectac- ular early June wildflowers. Also known as Gaywings, the flowers, with a little imag- ination, appear like a bird in flight. This flower has an orchid-like appearance, but it’s actually a member of the FISHERIES MANAGEMENT milkwort family. In Minnesota, it’s found almost exclusively in northeastern Minnesota, most often in shady locations, especially under pines. The A four-walleye limit still in play flower most closely resembles the orchid Rose Pogonia, but Measure to reduce walleye limit statewide from six to four is in discussion in House-Senate conference its broader leaves distinguish it from an orchid. Also, Rose by MARSHALL HELMBERGER dramatically since then. Nate Rick Hanson never took up the what a great resort industry we Pogonia grows almost exclu- Managing Editor Blasing, the president of the bill in committee, Ecklund said have in place,” he said. sively in boggy areas, while Walleye Alliance, Inc., based he didn’t push the matter because Positive feedback Fringed Polygala is confined REGIONAL— A bill that in the Brainerd area, noted that he knew the Senate version could Ruud said she had intro- to higher ground. would lower Minnesota’s walleye boats are much bigger and faster well end up in the final bill that is duced the measure last year to limit to four remains alive in a today than in 1956 and often expected to emerge from the con- start a conversation on the subject WEATHER House-Senate environmental come loaded with high-tech elec- ference committee next week. and said she’s since had multiple conference committee, as law- tronics, none of which existed for Ecklund said he focused his conversations with groups across makers work to finalize omnibus anglers in the 1950s. efforts on legislation to address the state. Dry spell has bills ahead of an expected special Rep. Rob Ecklund, DFL- chronic wasting disease, which Blasing, who has been session later this month. continues to edge closer to his part of that conversation, said The measure appears to far northern Minnesota district. water levels People’s attitudes the feedback he’s received has have broad support in the fishing Ecklund said he did face been overwhelmingly positive. community and is not opposed are changing. I think some heat over the bill from out- “Neighboring states and prov- falling fast by the Department of Natural fitters along the North Shore, but inces already have lower limits Resources, which would be the time has come. has found that most stakeholders in place,” he noted during testi- by MARSHALL HELMBERGER responsible for implementing the in the resort and fishing sectors mony on the Senate bill back in Managing Editor “Rep. Rob Ecklund new four-walleye limit. are supportive of the change. DFL- International Falls March. “The four-fish limit is The law would require the “People’s attitudes are chang- already in place on many of the REGIONAL— A dry DNR to adjust the walleye limit ing,” said Ecklund. “I think the state’s largest lakes, and it has May has continued the overall through adoption of a new rule, time has come.” not impacted tourism. In fact, it pattern that’s been in place that would adopt existing limits International Falls, agreed. The closure of the Canadian has made it better.” across the region since late last already in place on Lake of the “The capabilities of the elec- border is another factor that has Blasing argues that fishing summer and it has sent river Woods, which limit anglers to no tronics today are just amazing,” prompted lawmakers to look has become more of a social levels tumbling again, to levels more than four walleye and two said Ecklund. “You can tell seriously at the change. “With and recreational activity, and far below average for this time sauger, with only one walleye everything that’s down there.” the enormous pressure on the less focused on food gathering, of year. over 20 inches. Such technology has given resource, it’s now time to be pro- which means anglers are more While April precipitation The proposed four-walleye anglers a real edge, said Ecklund, active,” said Sen. Carrie Ruud, interested in catching lots of fish, eased the drought conditions limit would have no impact on who is convinced it’s impacting R-Breezy Point, the bill’s Senate than keeping them. The lower somewhat, it appears it wasn’t anglers who target the state’s the walleye resource. author. While the Canadian limit is intended to return more enough to build reserves to largest and most popular walleye At the same time, supporters border could well reopen before fish back to the water, making maintain water levels. And with lakes, such as Lake Vermilion, of the limit reduction note that the new walleye rule would take them available for other anglers barely half the area’s normal which have had four-fish limits the growing popularity of ice effect, Ecklund said he expects in the future. rainfall in May, the decline in in place for several years. fishing is also contributing to many of those anglers who opted “It makes sense to me,” said water levels has continued in Supporters of the four-fish the pressure. for Minnesota trips over the past Ecklund, who noted that walleye recent weeks. statewide limit note that the Such concerns prompted year, rather than visiting Canada, fishing at his favorite destination, The drop has been most Legislature adopted the current Ecklund to author the new will be back. “A lot of people Rainy Lake, has been spotty for pronounced on the Little Fork six-walleye limit in 1956 and walleye limit bill in the House. have found out how nice many some time. River, which has fallen from that conditions have changed While House Environment Chair of our big lakes are up here and a flow of 6,560 cubic feet per second (cfs) as of April 12, Fishing reports after the only significant rain outbreak of the spring, to just Ely area water or less over gravel or rock. working well over the weekend. in shallow bays as they were 361 cfs as of May 17. That’s Leeches fished under a bobber Some good lake trout reports looking to spawn very soon, but far below the Q75 for May, Walleye fishing has steadily or on a jig pitched shallow has have been coming in as of late. after the recent cold snap, anglers meaning it’s almost certainly improved as anglers work out been very effective. Many cabin Anglers have been catching lost track of them. Warm stable in the bottom 10th percentile what walleyes are doing on owners/resort goers also reported lakers trolling three colors of weather this next week will get for flow this time of year. their favorite lake. More and catching walleye right off the leadcore with medium size stick them back on track. A bobber The term Q75 reflects a more anglers reported excellent dock during the evening. Trolling baits or trolling spoons with was the ticket before the bite water level that is lower than 75 early morning fishing and even minnow baits in 8-12 feet of down riggers. Regardless of the cooled off. percent of the average reading better evening fishing for wall- water has also been effective lake, anglers have been reporting Courtesy Arrowhead for that time of year. The May eyes. Anglers have been finding during the evenings. There were trout are about 20 feet down. Outdoors, Ely walleyes shallow in 6 feet of also a few reports of crawlers Crappies were being caught See DRY SPELL..pg. 9B THE TIMBERJAY June 4, 2021 9B DEER MANAGEMENT LAKE COUNTRY FORECAST from NOAA weather DNR temporarily bans Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday movement of farmed deer REGIONAL—The cent, county-managed land; Minnesota Department testing conducted by the of Natural Resources has University of Minnesota’s 90 64 91 69 88 63 87 64 86 61 issued an emergency rule Center for Prion Research temporarily prohibiting the and Outreach indicated the Ely Hi Lo Prec. Sn. Emb. Hi Lo Prec. Sn. Cook Hi Lo Prec. Sn. Orr Hi Lo Prec. Sn. Tower Hi Lo Prec. Sn. movement of all farmed presence of CWD-causing 05/24 49 43 0.02 05/24 48 42 0.00 05/24 48 44 0.02 05/24 77 43 0.00 05/24 50 42 0.00 white-tailed deer within the prions in at least one of the 05/25 73 51 0.00 05/25 74 48 0.00 05/25 78 43 0.01 05/25 81 55 0.00 05/25 75 50 0.00 05/26 82 41 0.00 05/26 82 39 0.00 05/26 81 39 0.00 05/26 54 36 0.00 05/26 81 39 0.00 state, with the exception of bones found there. 05/27 54 30 0.01 05/27 54 27 0.00 05/27 54 36 0.00 05/27 54 30 0.00 05/27 53 29 0.00 deer being transported to Additionally, the BAH 05/28 54 22 0.00 05/28 54 20 0.00 05/28 52 29 0.00 05/28 64 25 0.00 05/28 53 21 0.00 05/29 62 24 0.00 05/29 61 22 0.00 05/29 62 29 0.00 05/29 70 30 0.00 05/29 62 23 0.00 slaughter. The rule takes has identified movements 05/30 69 31 0.04 05/30 70 45 0.04 05/30 68 29 0.02 05/30 68 46 0.00 05/30 68 35 0.08 effect Tuesday, June 1, and of deer to the Beltrami Total 5.69 YTD Total 5.30 YTD Total 5.59 YTD Total 6.05 YTD Total 6.54 ends Saturday, July 31. farm from three herds in The rule is a temporary, Minnesota; these herds PUBLIC SAFETY emergency action to reduce are considered trace herds. further spread of chronic There were no deer move- wasting disease (CWD) ments from the Beltrami and protect Minnesota’s herd. Since May 20, BAH Fisherman drowns on Trout Lake trip wild deer. The action is has quarantined an addi- in response to concerning tional nine herds in eight by DAVID COLBURN was reportedly fishing from the The incident remains under developments following counties because of pos- Cook-Orr Editor bow of a boat and was not wearing investigation by the sheriff’s the discovery of CWD in sible CWD exposure. a life vest when passengers heard department in conjunction with white-tailed deer at a farm in These additional herds TOWER- A 51-year-old man a splash and turned to see that the the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Beltrami County in northern are located in the fol- from rural Morrison County died man had fallen into the water and office. The U.S. Forest Service, Minnesota. lowing Minnesota coun- Monday when he was submerged in had immediately submerged. Department of Natural Resources, The emergency rule ties: Crow Wing, Dakota, water for two to three minutes after Passengers pulled the man from and Tower and Ely ambulance ser- will provide time to examine Hennepin, Kanabec, Mille falling out of a boat on the north arm the water with assistance from other vices assisted with the call. and respond to connections Lacs, Morrison, Mower and of Trout Lake, within the Boundary boaters and began performing CPR The Sheriff’s Office is advis- between this farm and Stearns. A Winona County Waters Canoe Area. as they reached the shore. They ing boaters that despite warmer air other potentially exposed farm has been under quar- St. Louis County Sheriff’s dep- continued their first aid attempts temperatures, water temperatures farms throughout the state. antine since October 2020. uties received a 911 cell phone call until EMS personnel arrived. They remain quite cold. Life vests are The DNR issued a similar As announced in a May for a water emergency at the lake at continued life-saving efforts but critical aids in surviving water inci- emergency rule in 2019 25 statement, the DNR is 2:20 p.m., according to a department eventually determined the man was dents at this, or any, time of the year. following the confirmation working closely with the press release. The unnamed victim deceased. of CWD at a deer farm in BAH as the agencies inves- Douglas County. tigate the Beltrami County DRY SPELL...Continued from page 8B “This is a serious discovery and trace the disease that poses a growing farm’s connections to other Q75 for the Little Fork River is 1,210 828 cfs. chances of thunderstorms, water threat to Minnesota’s wild locations in the state. In an cfs, or nearly four times higher than The Basswood River was just levels are likely to continue to fall deer, and our actions must additional effort to reduce the current river flow. over half of its Q75 at a flow of over the next several days. June is reflect that,” said DNR disease risk in the area, The Vermilion River has fallen 1,230 cfs. traditionally the region’s wettest Commissioner Sarah the DNR is coordinating sharply as well, from a high of 1,920 With extremely warm tempera- month, with an average of one inch Strommen. “The DNR is with Beltrami County to cfs to 461 cfs as of Monday. That’s tures for this time of year forecast of rain per week. committed to proactively construct a fence at the off- barely half of the river’s Q75 of for the weekend, with only scattered addressing CWD and doing farm site of deer remains to everything we can to protect prevent wild deer access to LOONS...Continued from page 8B Minnesota’s white-tailed prions. deer as part of our natural Since CWD was first well on land, so nests are built close surface, which can make them a protection against predators, like heritage. The CWD detec- detected in Minnesota in to a bank, often with a steep drop off subject to flooding if June rains are musky or bald eagles. tions at the Beltrami County 2002, the DNR has tested that allows the bird to approach the especially heavy. To find the Lake Vermilion loon farm, its connections to more than 90,000 wild nest from underwater,” according The loons lay 1-2 eggs with a cam, go to the lake association’s other farms in the state and deer in the state. Minnesota to the lab. Loons will often return typical incubation time of 26-29 website at vermilionlakeassoci- the additional contamina- has taken an aggressive to the same site year after year, days. The newly-hatched chicks ation.org and scroll down to the tion outside of the farm, approach to managing refurbishing their old nests rather will spend only a couple days in the bottom of the home page. The asso- pose a risk to wild deer that CWD in wild deer. Disease than building new. nest before venturing off with their ciation’s dues pay for the camera requires emergency action.” prevalence in Southeast Male and female loons build the parents for life on the water. For the equipment and Access Broadband, Last week, the Minnesota where the nest together, typically in late May next several years, the only “dry” of Virginia, pays for the wifi link Minnesota Board of Animal disease was first detected in or early June, building it mostly out land they’re likely to encounter that makes the live stream possible. Health (BAH) confirmed 2016 is low—less than one of dead marsh grasses. The nest is is the back of their parents, where that a total of 13 deer tested percent. In contrast, states often just inches above the water they will often ride, most likely as positive for the fatal deer that have not responded as disease in a herd of 55 vigorously as Minnesota deer. The initial detection have seen continued geo- was confirmed on April 7, graphic spread and CWD 2021; additional testing of rates high enough to have the depopulated herd con- negative impacts on the We’re your most reliable local news source! firmed that 12 additional health of their deer herds. deer had the disease. Deer remains from the farm were also discovered on adja-

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