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00 Now In Our 28th Year Serving Northern St. Louis County! $1TIMBERJAYVOL. 28, ISSUE 51 December 29, 2017 ENVIRONMENT Twin Metals can reapply for mineral leases Trump’s Interior Department reverses earlier rulings by Reagan and Obama by MARSHALL HELMBERGER legal opinion, issued by Deputy The decision means the USFS Managing Editor Solicitor Daniel H. Jorjani, would and BLM must reconsider appear to pave the way for Twin applications to renew Twin REGIONAL— The Trump Metals to reapply for two mineral Metals’ mineral leases near the BWCAW. file photo Interior Department has reversed leases on about 4,800 acres of the previous legal opinions issued by both Superior National Forest, within the mining giant that controls Twin the Reagan and Obama administra- Kawishiwi River watershed. Metals, and had controlled the leases tions and concluded that the Bureau The decision was something of until they were cancelled one year of Land Management has no choice a surprise, but appeared to be a reac- ago. but to renew mineral leases to Twin tion to abortive attempts in the U.S. Twin Metals proposed copper- Metals for its proposed copper-nickel House to restore the mineral leases mine near the Boundary Waters to Antofagasta, the Chilean copper ...MINING Canoe Area Wilderness. The latest See pg. 7

MINNESOTA DISCOVERY CENTER ELY Recreation Telling facility spot our put on hold stories ERCC cancels Discovery Center’s request for newest exhibit school location

by KEITH VANDERVORT focuses on history Ely Editor of Iron Range labor ELY – The prospect of a 50,000 square-foot community recreation by JODI SUMMIT Above, complex on Ely’s school grounds died Tower-Soudan Editor Curator Allyse last week with a formal statement Freeman, stands in from the Ely Regional Community CHISHOLM- The front of the Complex board of directors. newest permanent exhibit Minnesota Discovery A letter sent Dec. 20 to ISD 696 at the Minnesota Center’s newest per- manent exhibit that School Board members and Discovery Center is a focuses on the often- Superintendent Kevin Abrahamson, journey into the labor violent labor history by Kurt Soderberg on behalf of the history of the Iron Range, of the Iron Range. ERCC board, stated, “The ERCC for- highlighting struggles that mally withdraws its request for a had national significance. Right, planned community recreation The public got their Mining companies complex to be located on the grounds first look at “Blue Collar spied on their employees and of the Ely schools.” Battleground: The Iron other activists. At their Dec. 11 meeting the Range Labor Story” at a photos by J. Summit school board voted 4-2 to table the grand opening celebra- issue rather than vote on a plan to tion on Dec. 7. Iron Range support a school campus location for Historian Pam Brunfelt Vermilion iron ranges the proposed recreational facility. opened the evening with fought to get safer That decision came after an hour of a talk about how Iron working conditions and comments, mostly from project oppo- Range miners, from the nents. The meeting was anticipated Cuyuna, Mesaba, and See...LABOR pg. 7 See...ELY pg. 8 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ‘Welcome home, Harley’ Cook family gets a new a home in time for Christmas by MELISSA ROACH member Cindy Pogachnik presented Harley Pajari and her son Liam Staff Writer Pajari with a Bible and a hammer, and moved into their new Habitat for said, “Welcome home, Harley.” Humanity home in Cook just in COOK - “I know exactly where time for Christmas. Construction volunteer crews started photo by M. Roach I’m going to put the Christmas tree.” working on the Pajari house back in Harley Pajari and her son Liam will March 2016. “Sometimes it seems like Harley and her young son Liam had indeed be home for the holidays. “It’s these projects take forever…I told moved twice in the past three years, so been a long haul, we’re really happy to Harley when it began that it would be they are happy to have their own per- be in by Christmas. Thank you to every- about a year, and told her to imagine manent and sustainable home this one for your help and support she said.” that in about a year from now, she would Habitat for Humanity board have a home.” See... HOME pg. 7  Contact The Timberjay 218-753-2950  
[email protected] 365-6745 Open Monday - Saturday 9 - 5 pm 10 - 4 Sundays 2 December 29, 2017 TIMBERJAY Newspapers HEALTH CARE Scenic Rivers welcomes two new care providers by MELISSA ROACH applied to the University of on a dairy farm. After high Staff Writer Minnesota to work on her Doctor school, he went on to the of Nursing Practice. She then University of Illinois-School of COOK- Scenic Rivers went back to the Mayo for four Medicine, where he majored in Health Services Medical Clinic years, working in family medi- organic chemistry. He graduated has been expanding, and they cine, before making the journey in 2014. Elleby then continued recently added two new medical back north. on to Wisconsin, completing his care providers to the team at the “I really wanted to move residency with the La Crosse- Cook Medical Clinic. Coming back to be closer to my family,” Mayo Family Residency aboard are Certified Nurse she said. “I also wanted to stay Program. The three-year resi- Practitioner Rachel Beldo and in family medicine. I enjoy dency program focuses on family Dr. Eric Elleby. getting to know families and medicine. “I like rural medicine, Although new to the clinic, wanted to build those relation- out-patient care, and ER.” Rachel Beldo, CNP, is no stranger ships.” When she is not working, Although he has no family with to the area, having grown up in she enjoys time spent with family him in the area, he said, “I wanted Eveleth where she graduated on Lake Vermilion. to be up north...I like fishing, the high school in 2003. She went Also making the trek north, outdoors, hockey, skiing…that’s on to obtain her RN at the College Dr. Eric Elleby hails from the why I’m here.” of St. Scholastica, subsequently small town of Hayward, located Right: Dr. Eric Elleby and working at the Mayo in Rochester in southern Minnesota where he Nurse Practitioner Rachel for three years. Beldo then grew up with a tight-knit family Beldo. MINNESOTA POLITICS AG’s office: GOP senator can’t hold two offices by MARSHALL HELMBERGER hanging in the balance. presiding president of the for the state of Minnesota, except ernment,” wrote Gilbert. “In Managing Editor Republicans currently hold a Senate— which happens to be that of postmaster or of notary 1989, the position of lieutenant two-seat majority in the Senate, Fischbach. public.” governor had no executive branch REGIONAL— The state’s but a special election to replace But Fischbach, citing an Solicitor Gilbert cited numer- responsibilities,” he noted. solicitor general has determined DFL Sen. Dan Schoen, of Cottage opinion from the Senate’s legal ous subsequent court rulings that “Rather, as ex officio president that GOP Sen. Michelle Grove, is set for Feb. 12. If the counsel, argued that she could have affirmed the prohibition on of the senate, the lieutenant gov- Fischbach, of Paynesville, must DFL maintains control of hold both positions simultane- anyone serving in two offices ernor’s sole constitutional duties resign her seat once she is seated Schoen’s seat, as expected, they ously, citing a case from 1898, that would be considered “incom- were “to preside over the senate” as Minnesota’s next lieutenant could take control of the Senate when Sen. Frank Day retained patible.” In 1898, noted Gilbert, and “to authenticate by his sig- governor. That could happen as should Fischbach be forced to his seat in the senate after being the duties of the president of the nature the bills passed by the early as Jan. 2, when current Lt. resign her seat and if the DFL named lieutenant governor after Senate and the lieutenant gover- senate.” In light of the changes Gov. Tina Smith takes the oath manages to win a subsequent a vacancy arose. That decision nor were essentially identical, to the office, “a strong argument of office to replace Sen. Al special election. was subsequently challenged in but that the roles of the two posi- can be made that the 1898 deci- Franken. Gov. Mark Dayton, at the court, but the state’s Supreme tions have since changed con- sion of the Minnesota Super Franken announced his res- urging of Senate Majority Leader Court sided with Day, arguing siderably as a result of Court does not control the ignation on Dec. 7 following a Paul Gazelka, GOP-Nisswa, had that the two functions were not amendments to the constitution outcome of this dispute,” Gilbert series of sexual harassment alle- requested the opinion from the incompatible and that he was and state statutes that have concluded. gations. attorney general after Fischbach not expressly prohibited by the assigned purely executive branch In more recent times, notes The advisory opinion, issued announced that she had no inten- constitution from holding two functions to the lieutenant gov- Gilbert, senators have resigned by solicitor Alan I. Gilbert on tion of resigning her seat in the offices. But the court’s ruling ernor’s position. “The current their seats upon filling a lieutenant Dec. 21, almost certainly won’t Legislature. The Minnesota disregarded Article IV, Section responsibilities of the lieutenant governor vacancy, as previous be the last word on the subject. Constitution requires that any 5 of the constitution, which states governor are therefore materially attorneys general have recom- The matter is likely headed to vacancy in the office of the lieu- that “no senator or representative different than they were in 1898 mended. court, with control of the tenant governor be filled auto- shall hold any other office under and involve powers exercised Minnesota Senate potentially matically by the most-recently the authority of the United States by the executive branch of gov- See VACANCY...pg. 5

 
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Those two projects, com- We’re at that the timing is far from ideal. antee that the board will obtain bined, would likely push the TOWER— For years, the “Look at our books,” he said. the funds it will need to expand system to 85 percent of capacity. Tower-Breitung Wastewater point. We can’t “We’re pretty well down to bare its treatment capacity any time While Chopp said the wastewater Board has operated in relative bones in terms of finances.” soon. Applications to the state’s district could go above that level, obscurity. But the revelation that stick our heads Indeed, the board later approved Public Facilities Authority are he said the MPCA would likely the communities are suddenly “ cashing in the wastewater dis- ranked based on need. In some have something to say about it. in the sand. faced with a potential shortage trict’s final CD in order to pay cases, projects are funded quickly, System operator Matt Tuchel of wastewater capacity, and that Greg Dostert bills for December. “We need to while others can languish for said he’d be reluctant to go above the issue could hamper pending know how much it’s going to years. Normally, a project takes that level himself, given previous new development in Tower, capacity and that’s prompted the cost,” he said. about three years from initial phosphorus violations in 2014, raised the profile of the board’s board to consider how to respond. The board agreed to seek application to construction, when the system operated at 85 decisions. “The campground puts you at estimates from engineering firms according to MPCA officials, percent of capacity due to heavier The subject of capacity was about 82 percent of capacity,” in time for their Jan. 17 meeting, which could push any solution than expected flows during a top of the agenda for the board noted City Engineer Jason Chopp. at which point the board will out to 2020 or 2021 at the earliest. very cold winter when many res- at their regular meeting on “At 85 percent, the MPCA is likely have to make a decision That could pose a problem idents ran water to prevent freeze- Wednesday, Dec. 20. The city of going to want to see your plan.” on whether to apply for public for prospective new development. ups. “It makes it harder to remain Tower’s recent decision to “We’re at that point,” said facilities funding in 2018. The The first phase of harbor town compliant,” he said. connect the Hoodoo Point Breitung Supervisor and waste- annual application is due March homes, now slated to begin con- And that’s a concern to some Campground to the municipal water board member Greg 1, which means if the city misses struction in May, would add residents of Lake Vermilion, system is expected to consume Dostert. “We can’t stick our the deadline, it would push the about 4,800 gallons to the system, most of the system’s remaining heads in the sand.” timeline for new capacity back and a proposed new RV park is See WASTEWATER...pg. 5 COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE Health center funding fix remains elusive by MARSHALL HELMBERGER provide quarter of the nation’s community has a few months to go before dental clinics in Tower. Managing Editor operating health centers were facing the major disruptions might occur. Holmes said community funds only loss of funding as early as Jan. Holmes was in Washington, health centers continue to enjoy REGIONAL— The political for several 1, and the uncertainty over reau- D.C., again last week hoping to bipartisan support in Congress dysfunction in Washington is weeks, and thorization was forcing some convince lawmakers of the and he remains optimistic that a taking a toll on community health that’s centers to close, at least tem- urgency of approving new long-term reauthorization will centers around the country, and unlikely to porarily, and forcing many others funding for the Community eventually be approved. The con- it could eventually impact Cook- resolve to begin layoff proceedings and Health Center Trust Fund, which tinuing resolution approved by based Scenic Rivers if funding some of the delay the hiring of new staff. expired back on Sept. 30. The Congress last Thursday expires problems “We’re trying to keep trust fund, authorized as part of on Jan. 19, which provides the for the roughly 9,800 centers Mike Holmes nationwide isn’t addressed soon. the centers funding into those centers, so the Affordable Care Act, has next critical deadline for law- Congress did approve a tem- are already facing. they don’t have to shut down,” been providing about 70 percent makers. “Supposedly, everything porary funding patch, that Community health centers said Scenic Rivers CEO Michael of the federal funding that has should be done by then,” said includes $2.85 billion for the typically provide care to under- Holmes, who also serves on the allowed community health Holmes. But he’s been hopeful Children’s Health Insurance served populations, such as in executive board of the National centers to remain open and of that for many months now, Program and $550 million for the inner cities, or in rural, med- Association of Community expand their services. The and yet a final deal remains community health centers, just ically-underserved regions like Health Centers. Current funding funding allowed Scenic Rivers elusive. ahead of their Christmas break, northern St. Louis, Koochiching, for Scenic Rivers expires at the to expand its service locations, but those dollars are expected to and Itasca counties. Nearly a end of May, so the system still including adding medical and

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The First Amendment of the United States Constitution e-mail: [email protected] OPINION Editorial The west in tumult Liberal democracies facing challenges of their own making A quarter century ago, opened the floodgates to the liberal, free market unlimited amounts of dark democracies of the West money in our electoral were triumphant. With the process. Unconscionable fall of the Soviet Union, the gerrymandering, aided by world’s Western leaders had the latest computer technol- declared victory in the war ogy, has made rigging elec- of ideas. Free market capi- tions standard operating talism and liberal democracy procedure, particularly for had won the day. Republicans. Voter suppres- Francis Fukuyama, a sion further stifles the will prominent conservative of the people. writer of the era, wrote a A flawed process celebrated polemic “The End inevitably leads to flawed of History,” proclaiming that policy, such as the tax bill humanity had now reached that President Trump signed its pinnacle of social devel- last week. At a time of opment. “There is no alter- extraordinary income native,” declared inequality, the bill makes a then-British Prime Minister bad situation even worse, Margaret Thatcher. promising massive tax THE ENGAGED CITIZEN Oh, how the triumphant breaks to U.S. corporations have fallen. that already contribute far As we head into 2018, less to the nation’s treasury the world looks very different than they have in nearly a It’s time more of us learn to lead than it did in 1993. Far from century. Not surprisingly, driver’s seat, and we find that ascendant, the world’s the bill is extraordinarily by MELISSA ROACH Citizens for Civic Education it’s a stick shift. But no one Western democracies are in unpopular with the public, We The knows how to drive a stick. Yet, disarray and looking for lead- but the will of the people has “Why are you running?” is People someone has to jump into the ership as authoritarian and little to do with what happens driver’s seat and take control oligarchic regimes, like in Washington these days. the inevitable question every person who runs for elected for the sake of everyone. Russia and China, are on the Indeed, congressional political process is no longer a So, a reluctant leader jumps rise. China, in particular, has leaders made no bones about office must answer. choice. The consequence of Wanting to be a candidate to the driver’s seat, takes the stepped into the vacuum of it. Their costly campaigns inaction is greater that the con- wheel, and learns to drive a and run for office is something sequence of action. world leadership presented are bankrolled by billion- that almost never comes natu- stick. There is some frustration by the election of Donald aires, they told their fellow There is an authenticity that and fear at being a new driver, rally to most folks. Those we look for in that brave new Trump as President of the lawmakers, and the billion- seeking office must provide an but you get the hang of it. United States. aires had demanded their shaky voice of someone stepping It also means that, not only answer to that question for the forward to run for office, to be While once the leader due. America’s oligarchs run people who might cast their the driver, but together we all of the Western world, the the show, much as their a leader—whether they run out understand the parts of the vote for them. The question, I of frustration, or in wanting to U.S., under Trump, now den- Russian counterparts do in think, must also be one that the vehicle and what maintenance igrates our traditional dem- Moscow. So who really won protect the most vulnerable is needed and not to rely on candidate asks oneself. among us, or protect our ocratic allies while the new the Cold War? I have heard candidates talk cruise control. And we all need resources and our future, or to focus on the road ahead. president heaps praise on Perhaps more impor- about their parent’s or grand- even just to uphold the laws and dictatorial strongmen around tantly, how is it that the parent’s public service and how We must also teach those our constitution. who are younger than us to the world. He is actively Western democracies find they were brought up in a family Right now, more than at undermining democratic themselves in such dire cir- of public service. drive, developing leaders among any other time in our nation’s us. Those who are ready to take norms, such as the rule of cumstances? For the most I have watched the profes- history, we have more women law, and appeals to the worst part, they have only them- sional politicians who have lost the wheel, learn the process, be running for office and becoming that driver, and speak out. instincts in his supporters. selves to blame. Western touch with their constituents or involved in the political process. never really represented them Even if their voice shakes. Today, observers, like leaders, in their arrogance, Perhaps you might imagine Melissa Roach lives in Bear in the first place work around Fukuyama, are openly eating failed to take account of navigating the political process River. their words. It turns out, those who were being left the rules of law and dangle a and running for office something there are alternatives to free behind as liberalized capi- carrot in front of voters. like suddenly finding yourself markets and democracy, as talism and globalization sent I have listened to candidates and some others in the backseat displeasing as they may be. more and more of the wealth who talk about a pivotal moment of a car cruising down a really when they had had enough, and We want Far from victory, it looks of nations to those at the top. bad road in need of repair, going putting reluctance aside, they to the future destination at 90 increasingly as if Western The left behind struck back had to step forward, your letters! democracies may have won with a vengeance in 2017, mph. All of a sudden there is I have listened to people the realization that either a) The Timberjay a battle, but lost the war of tossing Britain from the talk about the struggles of their ideas to the demagogues, European Union and sending someone entirely irresponsible encourages letters to the ancestors in an American dream is controlling the car or b) nobody editor. You can submit the kleptocrats, and the fools. an intemperate grifter and that didn’t include them. The election of Donald his family to the White has been driving the car. letters by mail at PO Box I have heard about the 636, Tower, MN 55790, Trump, however, was only House. Everyone looks around and dis- laborer who saw the company covers they have been waiting or email letters to mar- a solidifying step in It was a dramatic pen- getting richer off the back of the for someone else to take control shall@timberjay. com. dulum swing to be sure, and America’s devolution. The workers exposed to dangerous of the wheel. We ask that letters be handwriting has been on the voters may still issue a cor- conditions. Looking among ourselves limited to 300 words. wall for more than a decade. rective later in the New Year. At some point, reluctant for a leader, we find out that Letters are subject to Just as oligarchs have dom- But it’s clear that the future people step up, take control of some never learn to drive at all, editing, primarily for inated Russian politics in is far less settled than it the wheel, and fight back. some are too young, ill, or blind length and clarity. the age of Putin, they have seemed not so long ago. Can American activist Maggie Kuhn and need to be just passengers. Letters are a great all but dictated the workings Western democracy be said, “Speak the truth, even if We all know what to do way to offer your input to of Washington in the age of saved? Is it worth saving? your voice shakes.” People are with the brakes though. But the Timberjay’s editorial Citizens United, the 2010 Only time will tell. beginning to understand that brakes alone can’t get us any- page. We want to know Supreme Court decision that standing aside and not being where. Somebody’s got to drive. what you think! involved in civic action and the Maybe we look at the I want a cardboard box for Christmas! I got out of bed this before I even have one are visible and bags of Christmas gifts like a Santa suit with a belt printed across morning, not right away when small sip of coffee. and ornaments are stacked here and there. the middle and words on the left upper I heard my iPhone alarm and Lately, I haven’t even Ahead on the hallway wall I see the dec- chest that read, “Does this suit make me its irritating chime, but after had time for morning coffee orative sign that says, “Out of my mind...be look fat?” I put it on, decided that it about three rounds of groping in my chair with my favorite back in five minutes.” My purse and the did...make me look fat... but wore it in the dark and tapping the cat, Miss Kitty. I haven’t back of my car looked as messy and anyhow...to spark a chuckle...in snooze. My first thought was, had time to sort out my disheveled as a hamster cage, so I quickly someone...somewhere. In myself too. another chaotic day doing pills into the plastic, dated cleared them out at the same time I was I’m definitely not chuckling about more things than I ever intend- organizer strip. I plod looking for the pills. my “holiday five”. I’ve been grazing ed to cram into a day...to earn around the house searching Minutes later, I am upstairs getting holiday buffets, indulging at parties and money and seem to come up for my pills, digging in my dressed when I happily discover I still eating too many Christmas cookies, so short anyhow....“Maybe SCARLET LYNN purse or finding them in have clean underwear and jeans to put now my jeans are tight. I was so proud living in a plain cardboard the Walgreen’s bag still in on, but will have to re-wear the same pair after losing weight during my gallbladder box under a bridge doesn’t STONE my car. Still in my night- of socks. Then it occurs to me that situation. Such a sense of accomplishment sound so bad?” As you see, gown, sweater and BOG Christmas is nearly here and I haven’t yet to try on my snowmobile pants and not it’s never just one thought, it’s a first boots I enter back into the house, walking worn my “Ugly Christmas Sweater,” or thought followed by rounds of thoughts through my office where no table surfaces the red, short-sleeved T-shirt that looks See CHRISTMAS...pg. 5 TIMBERJAY Newspapers December 29, 2017 5 MINING PolyMet clean-up liability could top $1 billion by MARSHALL HELMBERGER ly proposed. ment,” said Assistant DNR bonds totaling $544 million PolyMet that extends both the mine and tailings Managing Editor The information was Commissioner Barb for the first year of mining. beyond the first year of basin site. The environ- first obtained through a Naramore. Those numbers “align mining, which suggests the mental impact statement REGIONAL— State data practices request by The company likely well with the DNR’s two sides may not yet be on the project estimated officials and independent the Star Tribune, which wouldn’t be required to current estimates for the in full agreement on the that water treatment at the consultants hired by the reported on the determi- post a billion dollars in two construction years and numbers required. “I want site will be necessary for Department of Natural nation this past week. DNR order to begin mining. first year of mining,” said to be clear that we are still centuries. Resources have put a officials have confirmed Instead, the amount of pro- Naramore. “Any draft in the deliberative process,” Unlike taconite number on the financial for the Timberjay that the tection would be negotiated permit that the DNR places said Naramore. mining, the copper-nickel assurance requirements numbers reported by the on an annual basis by the on public notice will detail The financial assur- that PolyMet proposes to they believe the state will Star Tribune are accurate, state and PolyMet. The how the department would ance package is critical to mine is bound in sulfur- need to ensure that tax- and reflect the calculations $1.04 billion estimate was calculate financial assur- the mine project because bearing rock, which is payers aren’t left on the of DNR staff and the finan- devised for the peak of ance on an annual basis,” it provides the resources known to leach acid and hook for clean-up costs at cial consultant hired by the mining operations at the Naramore added. DNR to pay for clean-up at the heavy metals once exposed PolyMet’s proposed agency. site, when the potential lia- officials anticipate issuing mine should PolyMet or to air and water. copper-nickel mine near “The experts involved bility for clean-up would a draft permit to mine early whatever company ulti- The financial assur- Hoyt Lakes. It’s $1.04 in this work have extensive likely be the highest. next year. mately acquires it declare ance package will be a sig- billion, a number that’s experience in what is PolyMet recently proposed The DNR has not bankruptcy at some point nificant component of any substantially larger than needed to reclaim a site to provide a combination received a financial assur- in the operation. Mining permit to mine that is ulti- the company has previous- and operate water treat- of letters of credit or surety ance proposal from companies have been noto- mately issued by the DNR. rious over the years for It will be more critical than declaring bankruptcy as ever that the state get its VERMILION COUNTRY SCHOOL mines play out, leaving calculations correct, since taxpayers on the hook for the Trump administration the clean-up costs. In the has discontinued a proposal Tower charter school finances look good case of PolyMet, the finan- to require companies to cial assurance would help provide funding to pay for TOWER— The Vermilion balance, or more than 18 percent year of operation. pay for the cost of long- any federal clean-up that Country School auditor had good of the school’s annual budget of The school’s current year term water treatment at might be required. financial news for the grades 7-12 approximately $750,000. It main- budget projects a slight deficit, charter school, reporting another tained a $178,000 general fund which isn’t unusual. The official year of positive budget numbers balance as of the end of November. budget is typically conservative, for the 2016-17 school year, which About 45 students currently and year-end numbers routinely December 31 is the last day to impact ended in June. attend the project-based school, end up significantly more positive your 2017 taxes. The school ended the year which is a slight increase over last than the approved budget. Donations charged to a credit card before with a $134,149 unreserved fund year. The school is now in its fifth end of 2017 count, even if bill isn’t paid until 2018. For more info log on to ASKJEAN.NET and select CHRISTMAS...Continued from page 4 the “Hot Topics” link, or call need the green bungee cord lived in the box under the straightened out. One call musical arrangement again PESHEL to keep them fastened this bridge with no phone they center worker said I wasn’t that is the toughest part.) I ACCOUNTING 218-365-2424 year. The zipper was able would have figured it out even in the system. Right used an address from the to complete the task! Now themselves...or would they away I figured it was my cancellation letter thinking 1704 E Camp St. PO Box 89 Ely, MN 55731 askjean.net I wonder, will I need the have? past haunting me again...a the form would go to the bungee again? I don’t want Did I mention I also “name change issue”. I told correct office. Just this to blow out the zipper had a community choir her to make sure she was morning I followed up with VERMILION CLUB sitting down for the first concert, a poetry reading looking for my new name, a phone call. MNsure had ride! December trauma is event at the Inn to organize, Scarlet Stone and not Lynn my income verification & POOR GARY’S PIZZA upon me. a craft sale with my Iron O’Hara. I could hear the entered in but the renewal This is all very stressful Ranger hooded sweatshirts keyboard clicking as I form was missing. I had Celebrate With Us! and there is more. I had the to sell...and my brother and waited. She gently reported, sent it to the wrong office. dentist fill six, yes six, teeth sis-in-law came up for a “I am not finding a “Scarlet “Just forget it”....I NEW YEAR’S in the past two weeks. A family visit. This is too O’Hara.” A thought shot thought. I’m calling the record! Apparently certain much isn’t it? My answer out in my head... “And you appliance store and reserv- SPECIALS blood pressure meds will to myself who isn’t present won’t, as this is not MGM ing the next empty refrig- December 31, 2017 cause “dry mouth” which but will be back in five Studios in 1939!” I laughed erator box available. 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I new large appliance for accused me of being...I the Santa suit wouldn’t opted out of calling back Christmas, can I have the Non-Current Specials helped. Not financially, but cheer me out of this to the MNsure office and box? Act Fast! Rebates Will Be Lower with finding them dilemma! I was on the waiting for thirty minutes Scarlet can be reached resources. It drew out a phone for hours with to get an address. (It’s at: [email protected] Or Gone In 2018 few more gray hairs. If I MNsure trying to get it having to listen to that

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Dec. 31, 2017. 6 December 29, 2017 TOWER-SOUDAN LOCAL NEWS TIMBERJAY Newspapers AEOA Senior TOWER-SOUDAN EARLY LEARNING Week of Jan. 14 Dining Menu TOWER- Vermilion Monday Country School and Learning Readiness celebrates the season TOPS - Immanuel AEOA sponsor a senior Lutheran Church, Tower, at 9 a.m. dining site at the charter school in Tower. All meals Embarrass Al-Anon include salad bar, fruit, Family Group- Hope choice of beverage and Lutheran Church, 5088 Hwy. 21, 6 p.m. dessert. Reservations are appreciated the day Tuesday before, or morning of, but Tower Area Food Shelf- Open on the third walk-ins are always Tuesday of every month welcome. Take-outs from 2:30-5:30 p.m. available. Seniors age 60 Located in the back of the and older who have reg- Timberjay building on Main Street. Next food istered for the program shelf day is Jan. 16. and their partners qualify for special pricing of $4 Greenwood Fire Dept.- Meetings on the first per meal, but all ages are (drill) and third (business welcome at the regular meeting) Tuesday of each rate of $5.75. There are month at 7 p.m. no income guidelines. Meals are served Wednesday from 12:30 – 1 p.m. on Tower AA- Open Basics- days when the charter 7 p.m. at St. James school is open. Call the Presbyterian Church. Questions, call 753-2332. school at 218-753- 1246 ext. 1003 for reser- vations, or call AEOA at From left: Learning Readiness students Fiona, Lois, Gus, Jase, and Blake sang Rudolf the Red Thursday Nose Reindeer at their holiday program at Tower-Soudan Elementary last week. Learning 1-800-662-5711 ext. 7323 Readiness is a school-based preschool program that meets three days a week. Vermilion Country School for the one-time registra- Board- Fourth Thursday (except near holidays). tion process. Meetings posted online at vermilioncountry.org. Week of Jan. 5 Next meeting is Thursday, No school all week. Jan. 18 at 5 p.m. (third Thursday). Week of Jan. 12 AA Meeting- Lake Monday- Meat Vermilion 12x12 (Open). Calzone with Marinara 6:30 p.m. at Immanuel Tuesday- Hot Italian Lutheran Church, Tower, use the rear side door Sub, Cole Slaw entrance. Wednesday- Sloppy Joe, Vegetables Thursday- Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Dinner Roll, Vegetable Get Friday- Beef Fried Informed! Rice, Bread Stick Week of Jan. 15 Get the Monday- Chicken Alfredo with a Twist, Bread Stick, Vegetable Timberjay! Tuesday- Breaded Pollock, Mashed Potatoes, Parents and grandparents attended the program, and then got to help their children build small Dinner Roll gingerbread houses to take home. photos by J. Summit Wednesday- Chunky Chicken Gravy over Mashed Potatoes, Dinner Roll, Vegetable Thursday- Tater Tot THE NEWS OF THE WEEK FROM MS. 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LABOR...Continued from page 1 economic justice. justice.” the corporations. At the same time, the gov- went from dirt poor to and history: MDC Curator Allyse Brunfelt noted that “How clueless the ernment cracked down on middle class.” Enhancing lives of the Freeman said the impetus many of these immigrants elites were,” Brunfelt said. the Industrial Workers of the The new exhibit also people in our community for the exhibit, a three-year lost their jobs in the mines “They had no idea about the World (IWW), and actual- highlights other union through events, programs journey, started with the after advocating for better life of these immigrant ly burned almost all of the efforts on the Range, includ- and exhibits. exhibit “Enough! 1916 working conditions. Her miners.” union’s records. There are ing the American Linen Offering relevant exhi- Mesabi Range Strike.” The grandfather was among Brunfelt said the only a few original records workers strike and the bitions and educational pro- new exhibit built and these pioneers. After losing support of women made a that remain, including some efforts of female employ- grams as an active partner expanded on this piece of his job, he took up farming, huge impact during strike pieces now part of the ees at the Eveleth Taconite in the STEM movement. labor history, moving and struggled to make a activities in the 1910s. exhibit. Company (described in the Showcasing the her- forward through the next living for his family. With 43 nationalities of In Minnesota, there book “Class Action”) in itage and treasures of the 100 years. “This was a battle- workers in the mines, the was a state commission on the 1980s, a case where the Iron Range to a worldwide The exhibit is part of ground for justice,” she corporate owners felt this public safety that spied on union did not side with their audience. the transformation of MDC said. would stop any effort at mine workers. The exhibit workers. The museum and into a nationally-recognized Freeman said the work unionization, she said. But includes some of the “This is a dark spot in archives are open year- history museum. The she has done the past three the solidarity of the workers dossiers compiled, includ- our labor history,” she said. round. Winter hours are “Enough” exhibit won years has ignited what she coalesced during these hard ing those of ordinary resi- “This is the most union- Tuesday through Saturday national recognition as well knows will be a lifelong times, and the immigrant dents as well as some of the ized area in Minnesota,” she from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., with as statewide awards for its interest in labor history. groups began to establish a area’s more illustrious com- said, “and possibly in the extended hours on telling of the turbulent early She started at MDC in 2014, common dialect and culture. munists. Midwest.” Thursday evening, open days of the Iron Range after earning her masters “This was the first step “Between 1906 and This journey through until 8 p.m. MDC is closed miners. degree from the University to becoming Rangers,” she 1916 over 700 died in the labor history joins the other Sunday and Monday during “Labor history is not of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, said. “Workers learned to mines,” she said. “Working permanent exhibits at the winter. Admission is $9 often covered in textbooks,” in Museum Studies and speak a common language.” conditions were awful, and MDC, including The for adults, $8 for Freeman said. “But labor Anthropology. “The Slavs hated each pay was 33 cents per hour Emigrant Journey, Civilian seniors/military, and $5 for history is part of the Iron “I knew they were other in Europe but came in 1910.” Conservation Corps students. Admission is free Range’s roots” about to begin a major ren- here and worked together,” During the Great History, Iron Range on Thursdays from 3 p.m. The exhibit was funded ovation,” she said, “but she said. Depression, the mines basi- Schools, Hall of Geology, – 8 p.m. with a $90,000 legacy grant didn’t know the focus was Mine owners resorted cally shut down because Peerless Auto, Rag Rugs, MDC offers many edu- from the Minnesota labor history.” to spies and violence to there was no demand for Saloon, The First cational events for all ages; Historical Society, along The topic proved to be keep workers under control. steel. Minnesotans, The Fur Trade see their website for details: with matching funds from more than enough to create Brunfelt talked about dis- “This is when the area Era, Gov. Rudy Perpich, www.mndiscoverycen- MDC and the IRRRB. what will become a cen- covering original docu- became radicalized,” she Underground Minings, and ter.com. “I am so proud of what terpiece of the history center. ments which showed how said The Ojibwe Seasonal Minnesota Discovery this place [MDC] has The exhibit starts out with the mine owners hired pris- The era of the New Cycle. MDC also features Center is a nonprofit insti- become,” said Brunfelt. a look at the early days of oners from the jail in Duluth Deal changed the calculus a working trolley (that oper- tution and the state’s largest “Their tagline is now the the dangerous work of to provide “protection” at of corporate versus labor ates in the summer), and a museum complex outside “Museum of the Iron underground mining. the mines. relations for the better. For mini-golf course. The of the Twin Cities metro Range,” and it has been an Visitors enter a darkened “These prisoners were the first time, she said, the outdoor amphitheater hosts area. amazing transformation. cavern, and watch as miners deputized,” she said. federal government came many cultural and musical Dig into the past with Brunfelt urged the audi- blast out rock. The 1916 World War I, and the down on the side of the performances in the one of the largest collec- ence, which mostly filled strike, well-covered in the effort to draft immigrants, workers, and by the mid- summer. tions of genealogical and the auditorium, to consid- previous temporary exhibit, was a key to radicalizing 1930s, the National Labor local history research mate- er becoming members, and is mentioned but is only a the area’s labor force. Relations Act was passed The Minnesota rials in the Upper Midwest. help to support the impor- piece of the new exhibit, “There was massive and the labor movement There is no admission tant work being done by with the red flag, from a resistance by immigrants to took off. Discovery Center charge to visit the Iron MDC staff, archivists, edu- parade in Hibbing, as a the draft,” she said, noting The start of World War Through the generous Range Research Center. cators, and historians. reminder. that these workers, many of II, and the importance of the support of our members, Access to certain archival “This whole story is Brunfelt gave the audi- whom did not speak iron mines to the war effort, donors, volunteers and collections does require about the struggle of poor ence a brief overview of the English, didn’t understand led to the signing of the first sponsors, Minnesota assistance from the immigrants to be treated as significant turning points in notices that were mailed to union contracts in 1943. Discovery Center in Archivist on staff, so please human beings,” Brunfelt labor history, from the many them. “The War Production Chisholm advances call ahead or contact us by said. “It was intense, dan- failed attempts at union- “They were rounded up Board ordered the compa- its mission to promote the email to schedule an gerous, and ugly. They took ization starting in 1902, to in ‘slacker drives’ and sen- nies to sign a contract with understanding and explo- appointment. the chance to push for the government backing of tenced to prison,” she said. their men,” she said. “They ration of Minnesota culture

MINING...Continued from page 1 nickel mine had appeared all but said the decision is “wrong on A measure to restore the mineral further comment following this also sees the development as a dead following the actions by the the facts and wrong on the leases through congressional review,” said company positive one. “I think it’s in line Obama administration. The law…we’re going to challenge action narrowly passed the House spokesperson Bob McFarlin. with the position I’ve maintained company can now reapply for its this is court and are confident in November, but appeared to The company has projected from the beginning. If it’s proven mineral leases, although it still we’re going to win. “ have little traction in the U.S. the mine could create 650 jobs it can be done safely, then let’s faces many obstacles, including It appears that the opinion Senate. and operate for at least 30 years. do it. We’ll follow the science.” the project’s questionable finan- will not terminate an ongoing Gov. Mark Dayton, who has And that had some GOP state Novak said he’s hopeful that cial viability. Meanwhile, the study of a proposed 20-year voiced strong opposition to the lawmakers expressing support for the decision will mean a few more Ely-based Campaign to Save the mineral withdrawal. Earlier this Twin Metals proposal, expressed the ruling. local hirings as Twin Metals Boundary Waters issued a state- year Agriculture Secretary Sonny some anger with the decision. “It’s refreshing to have an begins work on its project again. ment in response, vowing to sue. Perdue, who oversees the U.S. “This shameful reversal by the administration that understands “If it progresses to the EIS phase, “The Interior Department’s Forest Service, pledged that Trump Administration shows the importance of mining to we’ll be getting more government decision is a big fat Christmas process would proceed, and the that big corporate money and Minnesota and the entire United people coming to town, and gift for a giant foreign mining opinion does not alter his special interest influence now States,” Minnesota House maybe some of them will choose corporation willing to do any- promise. But if the federal gov- rule again in Republican-con- Speaker Kurt Daudt, R- to live here,” he said. thing to exploit the watershed of ernment ultimately decides to set trolled Washington,” the gover- Zimmerman, said in a statement. Yet it appears the econom- Minnesota’s crown jewel wilder- aside the roughly 234,000 acres nor said. “We will have to “This move brings ic benefits of the project could ness,” said campaign manager of federal land from the federal uncover why the financial inter- Minnesota one step closer to be mixed, based on a number of Doug Niemala. “It runs contrary mineral leasing program, it would ests of a large Chilean corpora- thousands of good-paying jobs economic analyses. Rom worries to fact, contrary to the law, and have to carve out the lands affect- tion, with a terrible environmental and billions in revenue that will that the decision potentially guar- contrary to the views of ed by the Twin Metals lease. record, has trumped the need to be a boon to Northeast antees years, if not decades, of Minnesota voters who love the While questions remained in protect Minnesota’s priceless Minnesota’s economy,” state continued deep divisions in Ely Boundary Waters and rely on it the immediate announcement of Boundary Waters Canoe Area.” Rep. Chris Swedzinski, R-Ghent, over the wisdom and economic for thousands of jobs, world-class the ruling, it appears that the deci- Company officials were added in the statement. “We benefits and downsides associ- hunting and fishing, and some sion renders a lawsuit filed by more sanguine as of the need government at every level ated with it. of the cleanest water on Earth. Twin Metals moot. The company Timberjay’s early holiday dead- to be a partner and referee rather We plan to challenge this illegal had filed suit in an effort to line, noting that they were still than an adversary for job-creat- decision in court.” block the Obama administra- reviewing the lengthy opinion. ing projects...” Campaign chair Becky Rom tion’s cancellation of the leases. “The company will provide Ely Mayor Chuck Novak HOME...Continued from page 1 Christmas. for other Habitat Houses, becoming a Habitat home- our own.” Shepherds,” especially Families must also demon- The house sits on a lot and in addition, she needed owner, Harley said, There are three crite- Dave Woods, Ralph strate their ability to pay that was donated by the city to recruit friends and family “Mostly I’m just really ria the board looks at in Norgaard, Gary and Albert Habitat’s affordable mort- of Cook, and volunteer to put in another 150 hours proud and relieved to have approving a building Whitenack, Mark Sherman gage. Applications for crews have been working of sweat equity. Pajari’s made it this far. Three years project: The need for a and Don Fultz and many the homeownership tirelessly to complete the three-year-old son has ago, I was up to my ears home, the ability to pay a others too numerous to program are now being project. A common mis- already picked out his in debt, pregnant, and mortgage, and the will- name. accepted. Habitat works understanding about the room, and she has already working four jobs just to ingness to partner and give through community organization is that picked out where her fur- get by. I never imagined a minimum of 200 hours Habitat’s History support that provides vol- “Habitat Houses” are free. niture will go, as well as that I’d be able to afford in sweat equity. unteer labor to build Pajari will still have a mort- where the housewarming to buy a house, let alone Habitat would like to in North St. Louis homes and staff commit- gage to pay, as well as gift of a mixer will be build one. Yet here I am, extend a special thanks to County tees. Individuals, busi- taxes. She also had to put placed on her counter, in debt-free and ready to pur- the Cook P.E.O., Subway North St. Louis nesses, churches, in a minimum of 200 hours her very own kitchen. chase my home with and McDonald’s of Cook, County Habitat for organizations, foundations of her time in sweat equity When asked about Habitat’s affordable zero- Zup’s Market, Trinity Humanity is a nonprofit, and government sources percent interest mortgage!” Lutheran Church, St. ecumenical Christian all contribute to provide Harley is looking forward Mary’s Episcopal Church, housing ministry dedicat- funding for building mate- to putting in some gardens, Cook Covenant Church, ed to building simple, rials to construct homes. planting apple trees, and First Baptist Church and decent, affordable homes Habitat’s Mission: even getting some chick- the Cook Country Store for in partnership with those Seeking to put God’s love ens. She is also very happy their support of the project. in need in North St. Louis into action, Habitat for to have a quiet place for Volunteer groups from the County. Since 1995, North Humanity brings people Liam to take uninterrupt- Voyageur Outward Bound St. Louis County Habitat together to build homes, 3.3.18 ed naps. School, Lake Country for Humanity has part- communities and hope. “I am so grateful for Power, Range Association nered with 84 families to To learn more, go to St. Paul the opportunity to partner of Realtors, Wells Fargo provide homeownership www.nslchfh.org. RiverCentre with Habitat for Humanity Bank, DSGW Architects opportunities. Families are to build a safe and afford- and the “Tuesday selected based on their able home for my son and Thursday Crew” from the need for housing and their alz.org/minds 800.272.3900 me. We’re beyond thrilled Quad Cities joined willingness to partner in to have a place we can call Habitat’s “Cook the building of homes. 8 December 29, 2017 TIMBERJAY Newspapers

ELY...Continued from page 1 to settle a nearly year-long drowned out the support- campus. would have on her 19-year outreach programs, loss of its own land. “It is rarer yet debate over the school dis- ers. While some issues are Ely Police chief John business. “In a small busi- a dance program that has for a school district to lease trict’s role in the project tied directly to locating the Lahtonen said he was con- ness, every dollar counts,” involved more than 3,000 land to a private business,” ended with the issue unset- recreational complex at the cerned about children’s she said. “The communi- Ely youth.” he said. “The role of a tled, and the school board school, any proposed loca- safety and potential ty was told the proposal She added that all of school board is to educate in the middle of an increas- tion for the facility around dangers with allowing would not duplicate or those benefits would be kids, and to provide and ingly divisive issue within town would likely reignite public access to a building compete with existing busi- taken away using taxpay- maintain the buildings nec- the Ely community. the flames of opposition. that may also be used by nesses. The plan has dras- ers’ dollars through state essary to do that. I don’t The letter from the While the school loca- children. He said he heard tically changed. Their goal bonding money. The think the (school) board ERCC to the school board tion was the focus for the from supporters that is to operate like a YMCA ERCC proposal calls for should be getting into the continued, “Even with the ERCC board, the group is “something could happen or a non-profit govern- applying for as much as $5 recreational business. That potential of a positive vote considering other sites, anywhere. I’d like to ment-subsidized organi- million in state borrowing, falls into the hands of the at the next (School) Board including property near believe the last place we’d zation using taxpayers’ no matter where the facil- city.” meeting we have deter- Ely-Bloomenson want this to happen is at state bonding money.” ity would be located. After he received the mined that our path forward Community Hospital, and school.” She asked what such “There will also be a loss withdrawal request, would be very difficult the former city garage Many members of the a facility would do to exist- of economic development. Marsnik said he remains in without the full support of property just off of Central Ely community have ing businesses in Ely. “This Ely is a huge proponent of favor of a proposed recre- the administration and the Avenue. rallied around the compe- means the slow, painful small businesses. What ational facility in the Ely. School Board. As we move In comments to the tition and financial impact demise, or a very quick kind of message would “I think it could be good forward to select a site for school board, former Ely of a recreational complex (demise), both with the this send to the communi- for our community if it can the planned facilities and mayor Roger Skraba listed on the existing fitness- same end result: Loss of ty if we don’t embrace and stand on its own merits, is programs, we request that zoning, bonding, demo- related business in town. several businesses , loss of encourage that?” she asked. not an undue financial the District continue to graphic, financial and chil- Nicole Boitz, owner of hundreds of thousands of Marsnik said he burden on taxpayers, and have representation on our dren’s safety issues Studio North Fitness tax dollars, loss of an estab- “found it very rare” for a º doesn’t have an impact Board so that we can meet included with locating the Center, questioned the exis- lished fitness center, loss school district to open a on existing businesses in the needs of Ely kids as facility on the school tence the ERCC facility of community projects and recreational complex on town.” effectively as possible. 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OUR COMMUNITY Ely woman helps with hurricane relief Debbie Hultman dropped everything and headed to the Virgin Islands by STEPHANIE UKKOLA a 7 a.m. meeting followed by She said, “It was physical- Staff Writer hours of supply distribution with ly very hard work, but it gave an a team of Red Cross volunteers emotional break from delivery ELY- The news of the and paid staff that lasted until 6 into the community.” The quality destruction caused by Hurricane p.m. As soon as their work was of life for the islanders was “hor- Irma and Hurricane Maria rattled done, they would return to their rible.” the hearts of many Americans. sleeping quarters. Hultman took “The people were incredi- The stories and photos caused part in delivering over 300,000 bly grateful for a toothbrush, and many people to wish they could desperately needed items to com- people would hug me and cry do something to help. While munities throughout the island. with gratitude for the bag of beans some donated money or supplies, Each morning Hultman, I handed them,” she said. “There a much smaller number volun- another volunteer, and a local vol- were many times that I would teered their time. unteer loaded emergency sup- yell out, ‘Red Cross,’ and would Debbie Hultman, a resident plies into a Jeep or SUV, then hear somebody yelling back from of Ely for over twenty years, went into neighborhoods and a windowless shack of a dwelling. dropped the activities of her day- handed out supplies such as After waiting for them to appear, to-day life to help hurricane comfort kits, buckets, tarps, I would often see a very old victims who desperately needed cleaning kits, gas cans, batter- person or a woman with a few assistance. ies, and food. When they had young children in diapers who Hultman reached out to the emptied their vehicle of supplies were desperate for the supplies Duluth chapter of the American Debbie Hultman, of Ely, unpacks huuricane relief sup- they returned to the warehouse I brought. One day, it was a man plies on St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, She was and went out again, sometimes who had just had a leg ampu- Red Cross to seek deployment. deployed though the Duluth chapter of the American “The huge disasters from fires Red Cross. submitted photo making multiple trips to the tated and he crawled to meet me. and hurricanes pulled at my heart warehouse and then back into the He was so happy that I heard him and motivated me to take action be going to St. Thomas, one of anxious, apprehensive and eager, communities in one day. yelling. Sometimes we request- to help.” She thought she would the U.S. Virgin Islands. knowing it would be a chal- Some days Hultman chose ed a Red Cross nurse to go out be sent to Florida or Texas but She arrived on the island of lenging few weeks in more ways to stay in the warehouse to load was surprised to learn she would St. Thomas on Nov. 13, feeling than one. Her days started with cars all day. See...RELIEF pg. 2

WINTER SPORTS WolfTrack Classic returns for 2018 by KEITH VANDERVORT Ely Editor Both sled dog races begin and end in Ely on Feb. 25 ELY – The almost- annual Wolftrack Classic Musher’s Dinner, planned sled dog race will return to for Saturday night, will be Ely, Feb. 24-25, 2018, fol- announced at later date, lowing a weather-related Cashman said. cancellation last year. Race day starts at 7 New for this year, the a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25 at 10th annual event, both the softball complex the six-dog and eight-dog located on Highway 1 just team races will now start outside of town. and finish in Ely. “On race day, specta- Instead of following a tors have another oppor- route to Tower, the six-dog tunity to mingle with the race will now loop back mushers and watch them around to the Taconite Trail prepare for the race,” using Purvis Road. It Cashman said. “The remains a 30-mile race. mushers and teams will be “The six-dog race has never in the parking area across come back to finish in Ely the road from the starting and on our 10th anniver- line, preparing equipment, sary we are very excited themselves, and the dogs about this for our teams, that are eager to get on the spectators, volunteers and trail. It is truly a great expe- handlers,” said race direc- rience and a chance to get tor Ellen Cashman. a behind-the-scenes look at Race weekend begins the equipment that is used with the veterinary checks and see how the dogs are for the race dogs on prepared. Please be careful Saturday, Feb. 24 from 10 of all the gang lines and a.m. to 3 p.m. Above: equipment and stand back “One of our great The 2018 WolfTrack to give the dogs space so Classic sled dog races sponsors and longtime sup- will both start and end the mushers can get them porter of the race, the Ely in Ely on Feb. 25. ready to run the race.” Veterinary Clinic, will once The first of the eight- again be on hand at Right: dog teams leaves the race Vermilion Community Ely racer Scott Edgett chute at 9 a.m. for a 50- College parking lot to shows some affection mile journey through the perform the pre-race vet- for one of his race Superior National Forest. dogs file photos erinary exam,” Cashman “Spectators will be amazed said. at the organization of the Every team must have race as teams are brought this mandatory exam to will be there throughout the into the start area,” she ensure the dogs are in good day. You can also talk with said. health to run the race. The the mushers, who love to The teams are staged veterinarian staff’s work share their passion for their for the race in three steps. does not stop with the pre- dogs and the sport. In the hole is the first spot race checks as they are Remember though, they the teams are moved into, also on hand at the start and may be busy. Getting a on deck is the next, and finish of the race events to team ready takes a lot of finally they are led to the check on the dogs and are time and they may not be and great with kids. selling hot drinks and food family, bring you camera starting line. They leave in available throughout the able to talk. Be careful However, you should not in the west wing of the and come for the day,” she two-minute intervals. race and ready to head out where you walk. There pet one without first check- building. “This is an excit- said.”We know you love The eight-dog race on the trail if needed. may be chains, sleds and ing with the musher,” she ing day in which you can dogs, but it is better to course begins on the “For spectators, this is other equipment that pose said. catch the energy of the leave yours at home so Taconite Trail, winds a great opportunity to see a tripping hazard. Sled The Vermilion dogs and pick your favorite everyone can enjoy the through the forest and then every dog,” Cashman said. dogs are beautiful animals Community College team to cheer for on event without incident.” “More than 300 animals and as a rule are friendly Wilderness Club will be Sunday. Bundle up the Details on the annual See...RACE pg. 2 2B December 29, 2017 TIMBERJAY Newspapers

NORDIC SKIING Ely Nordic skiers start season strong by JAY GREENEY Ryne, Emma, Laura, and 25. Kalyssa Eilrich 3. Ely 366 Staff Writer Evelyn all having good 16:27.8 4. Bemidji 327 first races,” said Coach 30. Brooke Pasmick 5. Proctor/Her- GRAND RAPIDS – Anderson. 17:14.5 mantown 325 The Wolves ski teams Ely boys put five skiers 35. Lindy Dalberg 6. Mesabi East/Vir- looked strong in their first in the top 16 to finish 17:52.2 ginia/Eveleth-Gilbert 304 competition of the season, second with 363 points. 39. Anna Nelson 7. Cloquet-Esko- with the boys taking second Grand Rapids was the boys 18:42.1 Carlton 274 and the girls third at the winner with 382 points, 8. Duluth Denfeld 254 Grand Rapids Invitational. including three skiers in the Boys individual 9. Cook County/Two Both teams lost skiers top four spots. Harbors 65 to graduation and had some “The boys had a really results 10. Deer River 58 big shoes to fill, especial- good showing as Ben had 5. Ben Gustafson ly the girls, as they were a great race finishing fifth,” 12:27.2 Boys team results set to defend last year’s added Anderson. “Grand 9. James Schwing- team championship hamer 13:14.1 1. Grand Rapids 382 Rapids will be hard to beat 2. Ely 363 without individual cham- as they have three very 12. Ethan Hasz pion Erin Bianco. A solid 13:20.9 3. Bemidji 348 strong skiers.” 4. Cloquet-Esko- group of seniors with lots Next up for the Wolves 15. Raif Olson 13:34.8 of experience should make 16. Jasper Johnston Carlton 347 will be the Proctor Invite 5. Duluth East 342 both teams very competi- at Spirit Mountain, on 13:43.0 tive again this year. 25. Nate Nettifee 6. Mesabi East/Vir- Tuesday, Jan. 2. Race time ginia/Eveleth-Gilbert 289 A lack of snow has is 11 a.m. 14:28.9 made it difficult for normal 30. Henry Dirks 7. Detroit Lakes 233 8. Hibbing 176 workouts so this invite was Girls individual 14:54.0 a chance to see where the 34. Chase Eilrich 9. Proctor/Her- Cedar Ohlhauser begins the race at the Grand mantown 129 team stood against some Rapids Invitational. Jeff Sundell photo results 15:08.8 good competition. 3. Ryne Prigge 14:03.9 46. Aidan Bremner 10. Duluth Denfeld “It was a typical first 7. Emma Terwilliger 16:22.6 118 race for us as we are not get consistent racing along in a very close contest, as 14:30.0 11. Deer River 64 race ready yet,” said Ely with high intensity inter- just five points separated 10. Laura Pasmick Girls team results 12. Cook County/Two Head Coach Paula vals under our belts.” the team from first place Harbors 52 15:01.0 1. Grand Rapids 371 Anderson. “That will start The girls finished with finisher Grand Rapids. 18. Evelyn Bercher 2. Duluth East 367 to happen in January as we 366 points, good for third “Girls were solid with 15:42.2 BOYS BASKETBALL Timberwolves defeat Lake of the Woods, 108-40 by JAY GREENEY played well defensively and points and Blaise Lah had a Staff Writer we really moved the ball solid night with 12 rebounds around offensively to find the to go with five assists and ELY – The Timberwolves open man.” seven steals. bounced back from their loss It was a good win for Ely Ely has a week long break to North Woods last week, as they not only got back on before they play back to back taking it to Lake of the Woods the winning track but also back games at home as they host 108-40 as they headed into to full strength. They need to the Ely Holiday Tourney. their holiday break. stay injury free as they play Thursday’s game is scheduled Ely combined a smoth- a small rotation of just six or to start at 7:30 p.m. while ering press and great shoot- seven players. Friday they will play at either ing to grab a 26-4 lead in the The Wolves had some 4:30 p.m. or 6:15 p.m. early minutes. They went on big performances and were led depending on the first game to build a 67-21 halftime lead. by Pat Vanderbeek with 26 outcome. “We jumped out to an points while Carter Gaulke Carter Gaulke (3) drives early lead and continued to had a good all around game against the Lake of the play well throughout the wth 24 points, seven rebounds, Woods Bears last game,” said Ely Head Coach eight steals, and eight assists. Tuesday night. Tom McDonald. “I thought we Adam McDonald put up 20 photo by J. Greeney

RACE...Continued from page 1 connects to the Bear Head will be a ten-minute break “Spectators should tree line is close to the so the dogs will not mistake ceremony. Trail and Fishing Lakes before the first six-dog stand back from the start- road, the mushers may not a road as another trail and The awards ceremony Trail and back onto the team heads out on the trail ing line so as not to dis- be able to see oncoming make a wrong turn. starts soon after the last Taconite Trail, which for a 30-mile trek through tract the dogs. Please traffic,” she said. “Road Spectators may be asked team crosses the finish line. brings the teams back to Ely the forest. They also leave cooperate with race offi- crossing guards, called to help form the line – if “It is fun to share in the for the finish. The trail at two-minute intervals and cials as they are there to Guardian Angels, are sta- you are asked, please excitement as the purses are time depends on the teams travel along the Taconite help the mushers and keep tioned at each road cross- follow the directions given awarded to the top mushers entered, weather condi- Trail, loop around Purvis everyone safe,” she said. ing to protect the dogs and by the road guards – we and to hear the great stories tions and trail conditions. Road, back to the Taconite There are several mushers. Road crossing don’t want the dogs dis- as all the drivers compare “We anticipate the first State Trail, and then head vantage points along the guards keep an eye out for tracted or anyone to get notes from the day’s race team to cross the Ely finish east to finish in Ely trail for the public to watch the team and stop traffic to hurt.” and other races in which line around 1:30 p.m.,” (approximately 30 miles). the mushers as they cross allow the teams to safely After the race, mushers they compete. It is your last Cashman said. The first team will finish roads. “Lead dogs are as cross. In some cases, addi- and spectators head to the chance to get up close and After the last eight-dog at approximately 12:30 much as 24-30 feet ahead tional road crossing guards banquet room at the Grand personal with the stars of team leaves the gate, there p.m. of the musher and since the are on hand to form a line Ely Lodge for the awards the day,” Cashman said.

RELIEF...Continued from page 1 to check on people if we a-half months later, less “The island is in bad affected in some way.” situation and I realize be one of them.” She saw they were in need.” than half of the island has shape. Traffic lights Hultman returned that I can contribute more said that volunteering “Even now, two-and- electricity,” she said. aren’t working, roads are home from her stay in the than I thought I could.” was exhausting physi- washed out, and flash Virgin Islands last week. Hultman was surprised cally and emotionally, flooding occurs She said, “It was quite by how many volunteers but also said, “I would often. Everything is full an experience that I’m she met from Minnesota do it again.” of rust and mold. Almost grateful to have been part and the Midwest in every structure was of. I feel like I helped the general. “I feel proud to TIMBERJAY Newspapers December 29, 2017 3B

Apply now for help HOLIDAYS paying winter heating bills REGIONAL – With frigid temperatures set- tling in over the state, the Minnesota Department of Commerce encourages eligible Minnesotans to get help paying their heating bills, and to stay safe through the state’s Energy Assistance Program. “The winter weather may be slow in arriving this year, but we know there will be plenty of cold days ahead that can pose a serious challenge for Minnesotans who struggle to pay their heating bills,” said Commerce Commissioner Jessica Looman. “Heating your home is a necessity in Minnesota, and energy assistance is essential for vulnerable Minnesotans, especially low income families with young children, people with disabil- ities, veterans and seniors.” Households that earn less than 50 percent of the state’s median annual income ($48,077 for a family of four) are eligible for the Energy Assistance Program. Energy assistance funds help low-income homeowners and renters pay for heating bills through grant money paid directly to utility com- panies and heating fuel vendors on behalf of eli- gible households. The funding also helps some homeowners repair or replace malfunctioning Above: North heat systems. Woods fifth- and six-grade In October, the Energy Assistance Program band students received over $102 million in federal funds, or performed about 90 percent of the total funds expected for during the the program this year. The program served over elementary 126,000 Minnesota households last year, with an concert last average grant of about $520. week. photo by The Minnesota Commerce Department M. Roach administers the Energy Assistance Program in Right: Tower- partnership with 30 local service providers Soudan throughout the state. The program is part of the Elementary federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance students (from Program (LIHEAP), funded through the U.S. left: Ava, Lanara, and Department of Health and Human Services. Clair) made tomten dolls in How to apply time for Applicants have until May 31, 2018, to Christmas during an after- apply. However, energy assistance funding is school class limited and administered on a first-come, first- led by Cindy served basis. Myre. submitted Households apply through the local service photo provider in their area. To find your local service provider, call the Commerce Department toll-free at 800-657-3710 or visit the Energy Assistance Program section at the department’s website.

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MNsure open enrollment runs until COOK Jan. 14 REGIONAL- Despite federal deadline Sleigh rides set for Saturday, Jan. 6 reminders to enroll by Dec. 15, Minnesotans still have over four weeks to secure coverage in 2018. Open enrollment for Minnesota’s state-based heath North Star Draft Horse Association fundraiser for Cook Food Shelf exchange, MNsure, runs until Jan. 14. Minnesotans looking for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2018, had until Dec. 20 to enroll, but can enroll for coverage starting Feb. 1 until Jan. 14. MNsure extended its open enrollment dead- line to ensure Minnesotans had adequate time to shop, compare and enroll into a plan that best fits their needs. Additional information on MNsure’s open enrollment period can be found online at mnsure.org. The 2018 open enrollment period is Nov. 1, 2017, to Jan. 14, 2018. Ninety-six percent of Minnesotans have health coverage, the highest percentage in state history. This year, an individual earning up to $48,240 a year, or a family of four earning up to $98,400 a year, could qualify for subsidies. Solar incentive programs available REGIONAL- While the Made in Minnesota Solar Incentive Program is no longer available, Xcel Energy and other utilities continue to offer incentive or rebate programs to incentivize solar energy systems for their customers. Xcel Energy will open its Solar*Rewards Program for residen- tial and commercial customers on Jan. 8, 2018. The 2017 Legislature extended Xcel Energy’s Solar*Rewards Program for three years and increased its funding to $15 million in 2018, $10 million in 2019 and 2020, and $5 million in 2021. The Solar*Rewards Program provides recipients COOK- Come join the Mike chocolate, and s’mores. There is a ated. with 10 years of annual incentive payments based Hanson family and the North Star small hill for tobaggoning, so bring The event will be postponed if on the solar energy system’s annual production. Draft Horse Association for an after- a sled! temperatures are below zero degrees Solar*Rewards applicants are awarded on a first- noon of old-fashioned fun, and help The event will be held at 2003 or if there are hazardous roads. come, first-served basis. out the Cook Area Food Shelf at the Hwy. 53 (two miles north of Cook). Contact 218-780-2902 or Mike Two other investor-owned utilities, Minnesota same time. The event will be held Watch for signs. Hanson’s facebook page for updates. Power and Otter Tail Power, also offer solar incen- on Saturday, Jan. 6 from 1-3:30 p.m. A donation of non-perishable tives. Minnesota Power offers solar incentives to There will be a bonfire, hot items for the food shelf is appreci- qualified customers through its SolarSense program and will begin taking applications on Jan. LAKE COUNTRY POWER 9. Otter Tail Power offers a Publicly-Owned Property solar program that provides cash incen- tives to publicly-owned facilities that install non- ® residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Operation Round Up has now donated With the 30-percent federal Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit still in place over $2 million to area non-profits through 2019 and other utility incentive programs in force, support for Minnesota residences and businesses to install their own solar energy system remains strong. Several electric utilities in Minnesota voluntarily offer incentives for cus- tomers who install solar energy systems. Check with your utility to see if it offers incentives for new solar energy systems. See the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency, which offers a comprehensive list of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Made in Minnesota Solar Incentive Program is no more, but program payments continue Legislation from the 2017 Minnesota legisla- tive session repealed the Made in Minnesota Solar Incentive Program, meaning no further applica- tions will be accepted for the program. Commerce continues to administer the annual performance- based incentive payments that are due to recipients who have approved applications and installed Made in Minnesota solar modules during the program’s four years of operation. Recipients of the most recent round of Operation Round Up® grants met at the LCP Mountain The repealing legislation states: All Made in Iron service center earlier this month. submitted photo Minnesota projects that have approved applica- tions must begin generating electricity no later REGIONAL- Lake munities and residents of how our members’ pennies calling Lake Country than Oct. 31, 2018, to be eligible for incentive Country Power is cele- northern Minnesota. are being put to good use Power at 800-421-9959 or payments. Questions about the program (incentive brating a milestone with its Operation Round Up® in so many different and using an online form at payments, change of ownership, etc.) may be Operation Round Up® is a charitable program unique ways.” lakecountrypower.coop. directed to the Solar Helpline at program this month. The unique to electric co-ops, Contributions are pro- Most recent recipients [email protected] and 651-539-1886 (Twin cooperative’s member- which is designed to vided each quarter to com- in our area include: Cities metro area) or 800-657-3710 (Greater driven charitable giving provide financial assistance munity organizations. The Lutheran Social Services Minnesota). program has surpassed $2 to worthwhile activities cooperative’s Trust Board of MN Senior Nutrition; million in contributions and community projects reviewed and considered Cherry High School Band after its Trust Board by “rounding up” 45 grant applications and & Speech/One Act; Story approved more than members’ electric bills to distributed funds to 39 proj- Portage; Veterans on the $46,000 in contributions to the nearest dollar. The ects and programs this past Lake Resort; Hope local community programs average donation of each quarter. Lutheran Church; Earth TOWER BINGO in December. participating Lake Country All funds generated Circle; Second Harvest Since the program’s Power member is less than through Operation Round North Central Food Bank; Monday, Feb. 5 inception in October 2004, $6 annually. Up® are set aside in a trust American Association of $2,026,915.10 has been “It’s a joy to serve on fund. A voluntary Trust University Women; distributed to hundreds of the Operation Round Up® Board of nine co-op Boundary Waters Choral community-based projects Trust Board, review the members administers the Festival 2018; Project TOWER- Senior Bingo will be held in Tower and programs. applications each quarter, trust. Of the funds collect- READ; Voyageurs Area on Monday, Feb. 5 at the Tower Civic Center from The success of and see what types of com- ed through the program, Council; ElderCircle Adult 11:45 a.m. – 3 p.m. There is a $10 charge for the Operation Round Up® is munity programs are doing 100 percent is distributed Day Service; ElderCircle bingo party, which includes lunch. All ages are credited to the 69 percent so much good for our local to charitable organizations Dementia Friends presen- welcome to attend this community event. Lunch is of Lake Country Power communities,” said Yvette through an application and tation; ElderCircle served starting at 11:45 a.m., and bingo begins at members who participate Schultenover, Operation selection process. Guardianship Program; Ely 12:45 p.m. Senior Bingo is organized by the Friends in the program by lending Round Up Trust Board “Everyone on the trust Winter Festival; Fairview of the Vermilion Country Charter School. In case a helping hand to the com- member. “It’s great to know board takes their role very Range Medical Center; of inclement weather or school cancellation, bingo seriously, and it’s an enjoy- Mesabi Symphony may be cancelled. Questions, call Jodi Summit at able, bonding experience Orchestra; Ely Folk School. 218-753-2950. to serve,” said Marsha Applications are avail- Pizzas,Pizzas, PastaPasta Doten, Operation Round able online at www.lake- Upcoming dates for 2017: Up® Trust Board member. countrypower.coop. The & More! “It’s nice to help the pro- next application deadline No bingo in January Homemade on site grams and projects that is Feb. 15. Monday, February 5 really need the funds and Lake Country Power, Monday, March 5 are making a positive dif- www.lakecountrypower.co ference in our communi- op, is a Touchstone Monday, April 2 Dine-in and Take-out Available! ties.” Energy® cooperative Monday, May 7 Interested members serving parts of eight coun- Winter Hours • Open 4 PM to 9 PM Daily can opt into the Operation ties in northeastern Monday, June 4 WE DELIVER! Round Up® program by Minnesota. TIMBERJAY Newspapers December 29, 2017 5B

FOREST MANAGEMENT Study weighs pros and cons of harvest levels Research ordered by the governor to determine the merits of industry proposal to boost logging on state lands by MARSHALL HELMBERGER Managing Editor

REGIONAL— A new DNR study, and the recommendations that come from it, could deter- mine whether state forests are managed primarily for timber production, or for a combination of wood products and wildlife habitat. Should the state’s forests be managed mostly for industry, with short rotations and a limited diversity of tree species? And, if so, what are consequences to Above: A saw whet owl recreation, scenic beauty, and peers out of a nest cavity wildlife? If the state’s forests are in an old aspen tree. managed primarily to enhance Habitat for such species wildlife habitat, what are the could be in short supply if the governor agrees to an consequences for timber pro- industry request to boost duction and jobs in the region’s timber harvests in the wood products industry? state. These are some of the ques- spike in harvests would be pos- season is shortening.” diate aftermath of logging, Rusch tions and potential tradeoffs Right: A mixed forest, like sible, notes the analysis, due to Arnosti said the study’s said there’s an extended period examined in the new Sustainable this, offers multiple what it describes as a “large failure to assess the implications as new aspen grows back, where Timber Harvest Analysis, which benefits for recreation and supply of mature and older wood” of climate change represents its the sites offer little useful habitat the DNR released earlier this wildlife. on state lands. Some of that older biggest shortcoming, because for deer and make them more month. It doesn’t provide defin- forest was built up by design as it’s going to impact accessibility vulnerable to the effects of winter. itive answers or recommenda- until the end of the month to for- part of the DNR’s decision to to so much of the northern DNR research has also tions on its own. Instead, it mulate the recommendations. manage for wildlife values as Minnesota land base. shown that species like fisher predicts the impacts of nearly 20 One of the stakeholders in well as timber production. In require large diameter trees, par- differing alternatives, ranging that process says the modeling Impacts to wildlife other cases, the wood is inacces- ticularly aspen, for denning cav- from plans that focus on enchanc- effort is better than he’s seen in The prospect of an increase sible, which has made it difficult ities. Wildlife managers note that ing wildlife habitat to others that is harvest levels, particularly in to market to loggers. shorter rotations mean trees, like focus on cutting as much timber the aspen breadbasket in Itasca, The consultants who devel- aspen, will never get large enough as possible. Koochiching, and St. Louis coun- It’s an oped the report, Portland, Ore.- in the future to develop such The DNR is supposed to use ties, is worrisome to more than based Mason, Bruce & Girard, cavities. They also worry that the data to develop a recommen- attempt to show environmentalists like Arnosti. assumed that loggers would con- stands managed on short rotations dation for the Legislature in “ While DNR supervisors are pro- tinue to comply with site-level tend to lose diversity of under- March about whether the state a different array hibiting lower level wildlife offi- best management practices in story trees, like balsam fir, which can increase the timber harvest cials from commenting on the of options. their maximum harvest scenario, is an important tree for wildlife from current levels, and if so, by sustainability study, many have but said it did not allow for in the boreal forest. how much. Don Arnosti made their concerns about exist- broader wildlife objectives, nor Supporters of higher harvests Officials from the wood ing harvest levels, and a push by did it consider marketability note that the DNR analysis only products industry urged Gov. DNR foresters to shorten rota- factors, which could otherwise considers state lands. And they Mark Dayton and the DNR to the past. “This is a next generation tions for many tree species, public reduce the DNR’s ability to argue that harvest levels are sig- increase the amount of timber analysis compared to many of in the past. They argue that increase harvest levels. nificantly less intense on many sold from state lands in a bid to the forest modeling exercises without older forests, which One of those marketability private lands, as well as on federal hold down stumpage prices. I’ve been involved with in the provide nesting cavities for factors, notes Arnosti, is the ownership, and that those lands They’ve suggested the state can past,” said Don Arnosti, conser- species like fisher, or winter increasing difficulty that many can provide for wildlife habitat sustainably harvest one million vation director with the cover for game species like white- loggers face in accessing winter needs. cords of wood per year from Minnesota chapter of the Izaak tail deer, wildlife in general will wood. He noted that the region “Forest management is state-managed forest lands, or Walton League. “It’s an attempt struggle to survive. is already feeling the effects of always about trade-offs,” said about 25 percent more than the to show a different array of Tower Area Wildlife climate change, and that’s reduc- Arnosti. “If we have cornfields current annual harvest of about options,” he said. Manager Tom Rusch, earlier this ing the period of time that loggers for forests, we could max out at 800,000 cords. The governor Those options range from a year, cited intensive harvest activ- can traverse northern Minnesota’s 900 cords long-term,” he says. directed the DNR to study that wildlife-friendly harvest level ity in deer permit areas 119 and vast wetlands, particularly peat “That would come at the cost of possibility and come back with of about 650,000 cords per year 108 as a primary factor behind bogs. “If you’re a logger in old forest objectives, and forest findings. A 14-member stake- to an intensive harvest plan that the slow recovery of the deer Koochiching County and 80 habitat that comes with older holders advisory group, convened would generate about 1.1 million herd in those areas. While deer percent of your wood is winter forest. Some of us would be by the DNR, will use the study, cords per year for 15-20 years generally benefit from increased wood, you may be in trouble,” objecting very strongly to that.” and public comments they receive before declining to about 900,000 browse availability in the imme- cords annually. The short-term said Arnosti. “The freeze-up THE CHICKADEE CHECKOFF Forty years, forty reasons, forty bucks The return of Minnesota’s non-game trumpeter swans, like these on wildlife program has been a Lake Vermilion, are among the successes boon to creatures great and small of the DNR’s nongame wildlife program. by KRISTI COUGHLON They rely on our help. DNR Information Officer Unlike other DNR pro- eastern hog-nose snake, grams, the Nongame pileated woodpecker, Minnesotans are a gen- Wildlife Program doesn’t smoky shrew, wood turtle, erous lot. For the past 40 get general tax money; it American white pelican, years, they’ve made it pos- receives no fees from piping plover, headwaters sible for the Minnesota hunting or fishing licenses. caddisfly, black tern, pere- Nongame Wildlife It’s funded almost entirely grine falcon, northern Program to help thousands by voluntary donations goshawk, slender madtom of native species survive made by people who want fish, boreal owl, rusty- and thrive – including to ensure that Minnesota patched bumble bee, red- animals that are threatened, continues to have healthy shouldered hawk, yellow endangered and rare. natural systems that support rail, plains pocket mouse, The program is now a wide diversity of wildlife. of threatened and endan- Donations also are used to emerald dragonfly, north- Juanita sphinx moth, north- wrapping up its 40th Many of those dona- gered species, and outreach match federal grants and ern barrens tiger beetle, ern bog lemming. And anniversary with hopes that tions are made when and education such as the other outside funding moneyface native mussel, many more. supporters will wrap up an Minnesotans file their state popular eaglecam that sources, leveraging addi- Roger’s snaggletooth snail, During this season of end-of-year donation to put income taxes, designating reaches into millions of tional money to support tiger salamander, timber giving, consider giving $40 under the holiday tree in an amount on the line with homes and classrooms in nongame species conser- rattlesnake, jumping spider, for forty years to help celebration of the many the loon to go to the all 50 states and at least vation, research and habitat common loon, red-tailed Minnesota’s Nongame Wildlife Program continue wildlife success stories it’s Nongame Wildlife 160 countries around the protection projects. prairie leafhopper, wood Program. But people can world. Looking for other frog, great plains toad, its critical work to conserve helped create, like the wildlife species that aren’t donate anytime, online or Donations are tax reasons to donate? Here’s Blanding’s turtle, skipjack comeback of bald eagles hunted, from songbirds to by mail. Donations fund deductible and matched forty – one for each year herring, tricolored bat, and trumpeter swans. trumpeter swan, eastern salamanders, from butter- Success comes with a critical habitat restoration dollar for dollar by the of the program’s efforts: Monarch butterfly, bluebird, osprey, mudpup- flies to bats. Learn more at price tag, and rare species work, research projects, Reinvest in Minnesota py, golden-winged warbler, mndnr.gov/nongame. don’t collect a paycheck. surveys to assess the status (RIM) license plate fund. bald eagle, forcipate 6B December 29, 2017 TIMBERJAY Newspapers Community Briefs Public meeting for written or verbally, will be will be playing a dice game, cream party at the library. Hostesses are Noreen Saukko, recorded and considered when followed by coffee and snacks. Preschool Story Time, Marlene Johnson and Leah proposed Voyageur making future project deci- Everyone is welcome. Bring a Fridays at 10:30 a.m: Jan. 6: Hazell. Country ATV Trail sions. If anyone is unable to friend. For more information, Tall Tales; Jan. 13: Making Members encourage and System on Jan. 4 attend the meeting, comments call Barbara at 612-868-3040. Music; Jan. 20: Animals; Jan. instruct each other and share and/or questions may also be 27: Fire Safety. tips. For more information, REGIONAL- The directed toward Voyageur please contact Corrine Hill in Voyageur Country ATV Club Cook Library winter Country or Benchmark Vermilion Dream Tower at 218-753-4600. and Benchmark Engineering Engineering. reading programs encourage the public to attend To contact the Voyageur start Jan. 2 Quilters meet on VNP visitor center an informational meeting con- Country ATV Club, call Bruce Thursday, Jan. 4 cerning the overall master plan COOK- The Cook Public winter hours Beste at 218-993-2401, Steve Library is ready for winter, TOWER- The Vermilion of the proposed trail system Koch at 218-374-3621, email INT’L FALLS- that will extend throughout offering programs and events Dream Quilters will meet voyageurcountryatv@ for all ages. at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. Voyageurs National Park’s northern St. Louis and gmail.com or write to PO Box Rainy Lake Visitor Center Koochiching counties. This Adults/Teens: Hot Reads 4 in the social hall at St. 414, Crane Lake, MN 55725. for Cold Nights Mystery Martin’s Catholic Church in winter hours begin meeting will be held on To contact Benchmark Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018. The Thursday, Jan. 4 at 5 p.m. at Edition. Check out books and Tower. Engineering, call Jeremy enter to win prizes. Extra Karen Lamppa will tell us Rainy Lake Visitor Center will the American Legion in Orr. Schwarze at 218-735-8914, be open Wednesdays through The project proposes to tickets will be given when about the Snowball Block email [email protected], mystery books are checked Lottery. Then she and Vickie Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 add approximately 250 miles or write to 8878 Main Street, p.m. of new routes to an existing out. Lange will present our PO Box 261, Mt. Iron, MN Teen Event (7-12 grades): UnFinished Objects (UFO) Visitors are invited to 250 miles of shared routes for 55768. come to the visitor center over ATV usage. This meeting will Jan. 26: Escape the Library, Challenge that will be due in 5:30 p.m. Find the clues, solve November. Bring one (or the holiday break to view primarily focus on a general exhibits, watch the park film, introduction of the project, its Cook Senior Citizens the puzzles and escape the more) languishing and neglect- library! ed projects you would like to have a cup of cocoa and, con- regional significance to north- to meet on ditions permitting, borrow ern Minnesota, and current Preschool – 6th Grade complete. Get inspiration and Wednesday, Jan. 3 Reading Challenge: Every encouragement from other cross country skis or snow- status. shoes to explore the park. Planners are encouraging COOK- The Cook Senior time a child checks out a book members for steps or tech- comments and/or questions Citizens will meet on they will receive a green tree niques that might have caused regarding the trail system. Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 1 p.m. at to hang in the library window. you to set the project aside. Comments received, either the Homestead Apartments If 300 trees are in the windows Coffee an’ will be served Community Room. The group by March 2, we’ll have an ice during the intermission. PUBLIC NOTICES

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS DISTRICT COURT BREITUNG TOWNSHIP PROBATE DIVISION MORCOM TOWNSHIP LEIDING TOWNSHIP SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE OF FILINGS Court File no. 69HI-PR-17- FILING NOTICE NOTICE OF FILINGS 122 Filings for the following offices open on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, and close on NOTICE AND ORDER FOR Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at 5 p.m. Affidavits of candidacy may be filed with the Filings for the following offices open on HEARING ON PETITION Filing fee is $2. Town Clerk from Tuesday, January 2, 2018 Tuesday, January 2, 2018, and close on FOR DETERMINATION OF through Tuesday January 16, 2018 closing Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at 5 p.m. DESCENT OF PROPERTY Supervisor Position: 3-year term at 5:00 PM. Estate of: Clerk: 2-year term Supervisor: 3-year term Ritamae Marie Perry, Offices to be elected: Clerk: 2-year term Decedent Residents can file during regular clerk hours 1 Supervisor - 3-YEAR TERM A Petition for Determination of (Tuesday through Thursday, 12 noon - 4 1 Clerk - 2-YEAR TERM Filing fee is $2. Descent has been filed with p.m.) or by appointment, call 753-6020. 1 Treasurer - 1-YEAR TERM File the Affidavit of Candidacy at Clerk’s this Court. The Petition repre- Required office hours on the last day of Office. Please all 218-757-3205 or 218-355- sents that the Decedent died Filing fee is $2.00 to have your name on the more than three years ago, filing are from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 0163 (cell) for the clerk’s office hours. leaving property in Minnesota ballot for the Annual Election on March 13, Marie Milan, Town Clerk and requests the probate of Candidates must be 21 years of age, 2018. Filing for candidacy may be done by Decedent’s last will, if any, calling the Township Clerk for an appoint- Published in the Timberjay, Dec. 22 & 29, 2017 and the descent of such prop- eligible to vote in Minnesota, and maintain erty to be determined and residence in Breitung Township for 30 days ment at 218-969-5812. assigned by this Court to the prior to the Township Election. persons entitled to the proper- Morcom Township Clerk ty. Valeda McDonald, Town Clerk Sasha Lehto Any objections to the Petition Published in the Timberjay, Dec. 22 & 29, 2017 Subscribe Today must be filed with the Court Published in the Timberjay, Dec. 15 & 29, 2017 prior to or raised at the hear- ing. If proper and no objec- tions are filed or raised, the Petition may be granted. IT IS ORDERED and Notice is further given, that the Petition EMPLOYMENT will be heard on January 17, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. by this Court at the Hibbing Call about our Courthouse, 1810 E. 12th Avenue, Hibbing, MN 55746. Nett Lake Schools, Nett Lake, MN Notice shall be given to all Display Classified & Real Estate Rates interested persons (Minn. Seeking Tech Support Stat. 524.1-401) and persons who have filed demand for notice pursuant to Minn. Stat. The Nett Lake School is seeking Tech Support for the remainder of the One low rate • All 3 editions 524.3-204. 2017-18 school year. The current position is for 1 day a week, but may increase at specific times throughout the year based on district’s Notice shall be given by pub- needs. 218-753-2950 lishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by Qualifications include: mailing a copy of this Notice • Self starter • Dependable and Order at least 14 days • Experience with networks prior to the hearing date. • Experience with Apple platform and devices. HON. DAVID E. ACKERSON • Experience with SMART boards District Court Judge, Probate • Willing to learn Telepresence Applications Division • Ability to maintain hardware Amy Turnquist Court Administrator • Ability to install new software and updates By: Stefanie Higgins Deputy Court Admininstrator Interested parties please submit a letter of interest, resume and 3 work- Attorney for Petitioner related references to: James J. Varichak, Nett Lake Schools, 13090 Angela E. Sipila Westley Drive, Nett Lake, MN 55772 Sipila Law Office LLC 108 South 5th Avenue, Ste. 1 This position will remain open until filled. Salary will be based on expe- Virginia, MN 55792 Attorney Lic. No.: 024501X rience. Phone: 218-741-5000 Fax 866-675-0629 Published in the Timberjay, Dec. 1, 2017, until further notice Email: [email protected] Published in the Timberjay, Dec. 22 & 29, 2017 Vermilion Country School Call Special Education 753-2950 Paraprofessional to subscribe $14.00 per hour, benefit package (prorated at 20+ hours/week), approximately 180 days/school year plus a few training days, to the approximately 8:30 am to 3:15 pm, except with additional duties Full job description online at Timberjay! www.vermilioncountry.org/employment

The Vermilion Country School (VCS), is a grades 7-12 public charter school in Tower. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: inter- act with staff, students, parent/guardians, and the community; facilitate academic and personal goal-setting; assist students with skill develop- ment in reading and math; monitor student progress; manage the phys- ical needs of students as needed; chaperone field explorations; records maintenance and due process paperwork; proctor assess- ments and diagnostic tests; supervise students during lunch and out in the community; address behavior issues in accordance with school pol- icy; maintain strict confidentiality; assist office staff and director as needed. Get Minimum qualifications: Experience working with children, and a com- mitment to their learning; Excellent math, reading, and organizing Results! skills; Excellent computer and office machine skills; Mature, friendly, and responsible; Commitment to the school’s mission and vision; Positive references; A minimum of 60 semester credits or the amount required to complete two full years of fulltime enrollment as determined by the institution of higher education attended; or an AA, AS, or AAS (or higher) degree; or a passing score on an assessment from the state- approved list (The ParaPro test has been approved for state-wide use. The cut score is 460.) Additional desired qualifications (please see website). Position will remain open until filled. Advertise Please e-mail resume, cover letter, transcripts of college work in the and/or ParaPro score, and three letters of recommendation to: Vermilion Country School, P.O. Box 629, Tower, MN 55790 [email protected]. www.vermilioncountry.com Timberjay! VCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer 7B December 29, 2017 TIMBERJAY Newspapers

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Call 218-753-2513. 12/22p 4:30 p.m. at Our Savior’s 314 Main St., Tower, 218-753- Lutheran Church, Virginia 2928. Open Tuesday-Friday, VERMONT CASTINGS DEFI- 9am – 5pm. tfn ANT WOOD STOVE- with 8- HIV/AIDS? For confidential inch chimney. $2,500. 218-780- compassionate local support 6883. 12/29p call the Rural AIDS Action HOSPICE Network, toll-free 1-888-647- WANTED RAAN(7226) VIRGIE HEGG HOSPICE IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE A PARTNERS can provide help PROBLEM WITH DRUGS, give for patients and their families in WANTED TO BUY: Will pay yourself a break. There is a way ways such as: comfort care, cash for junk cars and pickups. out with the help of other recov- massages, last wishes and Will pick up. Also, we collect ering addicts in Narcotics more. For more information, used oil. Call 218-757-3255 or Anonymous. We have been contact Program Director Liz 218-780-2579. tfn there. For meeting or other Cheney at 218-780-8907 or information call 218-728-3199. [email protected]. 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