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T VOL.IMBERJAY 30, ISSUE 28 July 19, 2019 $100 PUBLIC SAFETY Burglary spree shakes Pelican Lake area Residents consider neighborhood watch effort in response

by MARSHALL HELMBERGER North Country. Which is why control,” said Mary Gabrielson, a Friday night with the intent of Managing Editor a growing number of them are who along with her husband Nels, hanging them the next morning. looking for solutions to a rash of recently lost two new doors that But when they showed up early PELICAN LAKE— For home burglaries and thefts that they had purchased to hang on on Saturday, both doors, with an most residents here, a sense of have shaken their longstanding a workshop that they have been estimated value of about $350, Toby Lund, left, and security is an important part feelings of safety. building. They set the doors Justin Francke are now of their quality of life in the “It’s just getting out of inside the unfinished building on See...ORR pg. 9 jailed for burglary.

HUMAN RIGHTS ELY-BLOOMENSON Home health care service will end soon

by KEITH VANDERVORT Ely Editor

ELY – The Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital’s decision to exit the home health medical care business is effective at the end of the month. What that decision means for patients in the Ely area isn’t entirely clear. Ely-Bloomenson CEO Michael Coyle argues that home health services are not leaving Ely. “Spectrum Health will continue to provide home health care in Ely, Lights for Liberty just as they have for the last several years,” Coyle said. Some in the community are questioning Ely event draws attention to plight of migrants whether Spectrum will be able to provide the same level of care as Ely-Bloomenson by KEITH VANDERVORT EDITORIAL has offered and Spectrum officials did not Ely Editor Cruelty at the border return several phone messages from the Timberjay seeking comment for this story. ELY - Nearly 100 Page 4 Percy White, a retired nursing profes- people gathered at Ely’s sional who worked for 40 years in various Whiteside Park last Ely was among a dozen capacities, including home health care, at Friday to participate in Minnesota locations to EBCH said this week that she is “extremely “Lights for Liberty: A host such an event. unhappy” with the decision by hospital Vigil to End Human Heidi Mann spear- administration to end the home health Concentration Camps.” headed the local gath- service at the end of July. Lights for Liberty ering. “My heart has She reached out to the Timberjay to candlelight vigils were been very heavy for the held in all 50 states, the comment following a discussion on the migrants, especially the issue at an EBCH community forum held District of Columbia, at children, detained in least 20 countries besides in Tower on June 27. the U.S., and online. See...ELY pg. 10 “I have been retired for 10 years now, and even back then, I could see that hospi- Ely-area residents gathered in Whiteside tal stays were getting shorter and shorter. Park last Friday to join a worldwide effort to Home health care is needed now more than ever because people are getting sent home focus on the plight of migrants at the sooner,” she said. southern U.S. border. submitted photos See...HEALTH pg. 11 TIMBERJAY NEWSPAPERS New editor takes over for Cook and Orr by MARCUS WHITE worked at newspapers across the Leech Lake and Red Lake. Her work Cook/Orr Editor country including The Tampa earned awards from the Minnesota Tribune West Newspaper Association for reporting TOWER – A new Cook-Orr in Florida and the Hartford News in Hartford, on breaking news and social issues. editor began reporting for the “We’re excited to have Crystal Timberjay this week. Crystal Dey Connecticut. Closer to home, she reported for the Echo Press in on board and are looking forward to is taking the helm for the newspa- adding her skills to our already-ex- per’s coverage in the area with the Alexandria, the Bemidji Pioneer, and Hibbing Daily Tribune perienced lineup of reporters and departure of Marcus White, who is the . Timberjay Pioneer editors,” said Publisher leaving the paper to teach and study While at the , Dey Marshall Helmberger. at the University of Iowa. worked to expand the newspaper’s Crystal Dey is the new Cook-Orr editor for the Dey, a Hibbing native, has coverage of tribal relations in both See... EDITOR pg. 11 Timberjay. photo by J. Summit

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Ruby’s Pantry, July 27 FORTUNE BAY RESORT CASINO BABBITT- Ruby’s Pantry food distribution will be held at the Babbitt Municipal Center, 71 South Drive in Babbitt, on Saturday, July 27 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. Ruby’s Pantry is a monthly food Professional wrestling on stage at distribution program that helps to keep consumable food out of landfills. For a $20 cash donation, guests receive two baskets of food that can include Fortune Bay on Sunday, July 28 meat, vegetables, bread, paper products, and other TOWER— Sammy Richter items. Participants must bring their own bags or didn’t know what to expect when baskets. This event is sponsored by St. Pius X he broached the subject of bringing Catholic Church. For more information, see www. professional wrestling to Fortune rubyspantry.org. Bay Resort Casino. After all, Fortune Bay was synonymous with bringing outdoor Eagles Nest Fireflies bake sale and concerts to the area and profes- Seniors ice cream social, July 25 sional wrestling was never really EAGLES NEST TWP- The Eagles Nest considered. Fireflies will hold a bake sale on Thursday, July 25 However, that all changed from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Eagles Nest Town Hall, in the summer of 2018 when 1552 Bear Head State Park Rd. It will be held in Richter got the approval to bring conjunction with the Eagles Nest Seniors ice cream Fortunebaynia to the big stage. The social. The public is invited to attend. success of that inaugural event has led to Fortunebaynia2, which Richter Northern Red Hat Belles meet July 25 promises to be even better than the original. COOK- The Northern Red Hat Belles will meet Some of the star power signed on Thursday, July 25 for lunch at 12 noon at the on to play a part in the festivities Montana Cafe in Cook. Lunch will be ordered off includes Sting, Booker T, Ultimo the menu. Dragon, Super Crazy, Honky Tonk Following lunch, they will attend the movie Man, Demolition, Air Wolf and “Momma Mia, Here We Go Again” at 1:30 p.m. at King Leonidas. Everyone’s favorite the Comet Theater. Reservations for the movie and villain Jimmy “The Mouth from the lunch can be made by calling Judy Ketola at 218- South” Hart will also be part of the 753-3982 by July 23. show as will Minnesota’s very own Madusa. There will be many top- Vermilion Dream Quilters meet Aug. 1 notch wrestlers from the Midwest TOWER- Vermilion Dream Quilters will meet taking the ring once the bell is rung Thursday, Aug. 1 beginning at 3:30 p.m., for our Sunday, July 28 at 5 p.m. annual picnic at the Greenwood Town Hall, 3000 “Ticket sales have been going Highway 77, with outdoor pavilion and the indoor very well,” said Richter, who is meeting spaces available, plus bocce courts and the entertainment and promotions ball sets. If the tennis/pickle ball courts are not manager for Fortune Bay. “We sold being used by Greenwood residents we can use out the first two rows in four minutes those also. Susan Ellis will bring pickle ball equip- and all of the main floor seating ment and share instruction for anyone interested. within a couple of days.” Parking is available in the lower lot between the To date, Richter said just over Sammy Richter can't wait for Fortunebaynia 2. submitted photo pavilion and the town hall. 600 tickets have been sold for the This is a true potluck – no sign-up – just bring outdoor show, which will be held general admission ticket holder, bought a seat in the front two rows what you like to do best and we’ll begin dinner rain or shine. make sure to get there when the will get in free and all others can get at 6 p.m. The guild will provide paper products, “I’d like to get to 800 tickets gates open at 4:30 p.m. There will be in for $10 at the door.” utensils, table covers, bottled water, and lemonade. with 1,000 being the ceiling,” said plenty of food and beverage available Richter said the Q and A will Corrine Hill and Kathy Lovgren are coordinating; Richter, who added that all ticket for purchase so please leave your last for two hours and he anticipates contact them if you have questions. sales are final. “We will have bleach- coolers at home. many great wrestling stories to be Brown Bag Challenge #3 is due if you are ers set up for general admission, but “A new twist this year will be a told during the session. participating – hot pads and/or pot holders – two a general admission ticket does not Q and A session in The Woodlands items of any combination. If you have a Pillow guarantee you a seat.” Ballroom the night prior to the Cases for Veterans in Hospice kit, please complete In other words, if you are a event,” said Richter. “Guests who it and bring Aug. 1. Check the June or July meeting minutes for a link on the method to make these. Last but not least, please bring your Show and Tell to share; we always like to see what you are doing. Nature Nights hosts ‘spider man’ Our members are from throughout the Iron Range. We encourage, instruct, and share ELY – Naturalist jumping spiders, moved from Tower to tips with each other. Guests and visitors interested Glavis Edwards will make and answer spider Arizona and his valuable in quilting and creative sewing are welcome. For a trip from Florida to Ely questions,” said collection of spiders and more information, please contact Corrine Hill in next week. Like other Bill Tefft, EFN other arthropods will be Tower at 218-753-4600. researchers who study the organizer. loaded and delivered to natural world and share The Ely the internationally-known their knowledge, Edwards Field Naturalists Florida Collection, Tefft brings information and will gather for said. The Florida State NOW experience seldom avail- A jumping spider. submitted Nature Nights in Collection of Arthropods able to the Ely Field photo Classroom CL104 is one of the top ten OPEN Naturalists. in Vermilion arthropod collections in 7 DAYS A WEEK He recently retired “While he is here to Community this country. Bayview Bar & Grill after 37 years as curator of acquire a large local collec- College at 6:30 p.m. on In addition to the arachnids and myriapods tion to take back to Florida, Wednesday, July 24. evening program, the Field Serving Inside and Out on the Deck! (spiders, millipedes, centi- Edwards will present some One of the most Naturalists are inviting pedes) at the Florida State stories about his special knowledgeable arachnol- anyone to examine the LIVE MUSIC Collection of Arthropods. research subjects, the ogists in the country just collection with Edwards, visit, and join him in Thurs., July 18 • 5-8 PM Breakfast in the Garden loading it from 9:30 a.m. to “Cowboy Angel Blue” Saturday, August 3 from 10 am - 12 noon noon on Wednesday, July Whiteside Park Pavilion · Art for Kids & Adults!! 24 at 1224 Birch Street in Thurs., July 25 • 5-8 PM PET Tower. “Beefeater Brothers” Parents are welcome FOOD to bring their children to Sat., July 27 see the insect and spider All New Menu.. collections and explore the 5-8 PM area around David Bixler’s “Dave the Serving Lunch home for some “bug” Guitar Guy” & Dinner catching and viewing of spiders or other small animals under a magnifier 2001 BayView Drive, Tower, MN • 218-753-2469 or microscope.

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3 Column X 3” Timberjay • July 15, 2019 TIMBERJAY Newspapers July 19, 2019 3 CITY OF ELY Hefty fines imposed on blighted property owners City council hopes to boost pace of improvements at W. Shagawa Road residence by KEITH VANDERVORT report, some items have been Right: The owners of this Ely Editor worked on by Mr. Sherwood, but blighted residence at 21 many items are still not done,” W. Shagawa Road are now Whitney said. He noted that the being fined for failure to ELY – City council members respond in a timely way to here appear fed up with the slow front porch has not been removed orders by the city to pace of progress on a laundry or repaired to ensure access to improve their property. the dwelling is code compliant. list of blight conditions at 21 K. Vandervort W. Shagawa Road. They voted “The flooring on the porch Tuesday night to fine the prop- is rotted and kind of perched The entire roofing structure, erty owners, Brian and Michele up with some cinder blocks,” according to the report, must Sherwood, $100 per week for he said. “Also there are patches be completely code compliant, each of four exterior improve- of siding still missing.” He also including the soffits and fascia. ment items ordered by the city. said the side porch was removed “This has been going on for The fine will be imposed until and replaced with a deck, but a over two years now,” Whitney the work is completed to the railing is still not in place. said. In his summary, dated satisfaction of the city’s building In addition, the Sherwoods July 11, 2019, Whitney wrote, inspector. did install a new roof on their “The blight or blighting factors The clock starts ticking this garage and paint the structure create an unreasonable danger to week on what could amount to a as well, although not without public health, safety and welfare. $400 weekly fine. According to incurring additional infractions. Portions of the building remain attend the meeting. Novak then asked for the the city’s building official, Doug “There was no building permit unfit to the neighborhood. The Mayor Chuck Novak asked council to weigh in on the matter. Whitney, the original deadline obtained for that work, despite property is occupied but the Whitney for a recommendation. Heidi Omerza made a motion given to the Sherwoods was our agreement to waive the owner has not completed the “We never imposed any fines on to initiate fines on the property Dec. 1, 2016. fee for Mr. Sherwood,” said repairs to be made.” this property. That would prob- “As you can see from my Whitney. The Sherwoods did not ably be the proper thing to do.” See BLIGHT...pg. 5 GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP Board approves broadband donation on divided vote by JODI SUMMIT motion by Ralston to submit a surer Pam Rodgers, who noted said John Bassing, a member at home in these kinds of jobs,” Tower-Soudan Editor grant proposal for $5,000 for that fiber optic cable is already of the broadband committee. he said. a community computer access installed in many parts of the “Just like electricity was in the The board noted this GREENWOOD TWP- On station die for lack of a second. township. days of the REA [Rural Electric shouldn’t be compared to the a 3-2 vote, the town board here, The broadband study will “If we don’t get on board Administration]. It’s a joint standard $100 donation the at their July 9 meeting, approved look at the feasibility of bringing with broadband, we are really public/private partnership.” township typically awards to a $1,000 donation to the Blandin different types of broadband underserving our taxpayers,” Bassing noted that high- various groups upon request. Broadband Committee, to help access to the area. Once the study said Skubic, who went on to vote speed internet is needed for Bassing said the Blandin fund a broadband feasibility is completed, the group will look against the motion. “We have education, business, health, group is hoping to have broad- study for the region. for internet service companies the third largest tax base in St. and public safety, not just for band installations beginning in “This is the infancy of a interested in servicing the area. Louis County. If we don’t bring entertainment. He told the board 2021. The project involves many utility,” said Supervisor Mike They can then apply for state in these fiber speeds, we are not that United Health recently shut- small cities and townships in Ralston, who put the motion and federal grants to help offset serving our taxpayers.” tered their physical call center the region. on the floor. He found support the cost of installing the ser- Rodgers noted that people in International Falls, allowing Bassing told the board that from fellow supervisers Larry vices in individual homes and looking to buy property now their local employees to work Vermilion Lake Township, with Tahija and Byron Beihoffer, businesses. frequently inquire about the level from home. far less property value than while Carmen DeLuca and Paul “Federal grants will fund of internet service available. “We need proper connec- Greenwood, had donated $500 Skubic voted against. so much of the cost of installing “Broadband is now consid- tivity and high-speed internet so The board had earlier let a the infrastructure,” said trea- ered to be basic infrastructure,” people in Greenwood can work See GREENWOOD...pg. 5

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The First Amendment of the United States Constitution e-mail: [email protected] OPINION Editorial Cruelty at the border America can’t ignore inhumanity in the treatment of refugees Can intentional cruelty to and the inhumanity they face fellow human beings qualify should they reach America. as legitimate U.S. policy? As policy, it’s entirely The answer appears to be yes, ineffective, as the increase in at least to the Trump adminis- the flow of refugees over the tration and its supporters. The past year attests. recent stories and video from Sadly, it’s likely the policy detention centers on the U.S. was never intended to stanch border show conditions that are the flow of refugees, but is unimaginable for any country more an effort to placate the that purports to have any sense most angry and xenophobic of humanity. Trump supporters, who have Most of us would be been disappointed with the shocked to see livestock held president’s inability to build in such horrific circumstances, a wall at the southern border. packed into stench-filled cages, Reports and images of the Letters from Readers in unbearable heat, unable to sit conditions in these American or lie down on anything other detention facilities may well Sanders still the with people who vote with their To this point, Gov. Walz, than a concrete floor— denied sicken most Americans, but odometers. you have stood by the process showers or basic hygiene for they no doubt thrill some of best on health care For a visual reminder of concerning PolyMet and have the difference between Virginia chosen not to intervene in weeks or even months on end. the most mean-spirited among Last week’s Timberjay But it isn’t livestock forced Trump’s base. and Ely, drive past the old support of the environmental- editorial, “Medicare for All” movie theater marquees on the ist/anti-mining group’s crusade to suffer months of detention It was the same with nicely explained the obvious in such conditions. It is poor Trump’s announcement of main drag. Ely’s marquee is a to stop copper-nickel mining advantages for America to shining welcome to visitors. in Northeastern Minnesota. men, women, and children who federal raids on undocumented adopt “Medicare for All” as our President Trump seeks to dehu- residents in several major cities Virginia’s is a shabby symbol We implore you to keep that national health care plan. It also of a community in decline. stance so that this environmen- manize to win points with his last weekend. No one in their explained how and why (greed) political base. He believes such right mind announces a law Bob Tammen tally-safe project can continue the insurance conglomerates, Soudan moving forward. This project cruelty will impress his base and enforcement action like that etc. are doing their best to help pave his path to re-elec- ahead of time, since it reduces will bring high paying jobs to maintain a cash cow by sowing northeastern Minnesota and tion. Instead, he’s leading all its effectiveness while increas- fear and misinformation. Stay the course for of us down the slippery slope ing the risks to law enforcement new revenue streams that will Senator Bernie Sanders is new era of mining benefit the entire state. to hell. The only question is personnel. To Trump, it’s all still the strongest and clearest whether Americans have grown just political theater, designed In recent weeks, there has Stay the course and usher candidate on the health care been an all-out assault by envi- in the new era of mining. so immune to the depravity to make it appear he’s taking issue. He favors, and has intro- of the current occupant of the action on an issue important ronmental/anti-mining groups Gerald M. Tyler - Up duced, legislation to switch on the permitting process North Jobs Inc., Chairman White House that we allow such to his supporters. It’s just one America to “Medicare for inhumanity to continue. more episode of the ongoing concerning PolyMet Mining’s Nancy McReady - All”. No other candidate has a NorthMet Mine. This process, CWCS-Conservationists with Let’s be perfectly clear— reality TV show known as “The viable plan. No one can match the Trump administration has Trump Administration,” with which has taken almost 16 Common Sense, President “Medicare for All” for proven years to complete, has been to Michael Cole - Minnesota suggested that such brutality the carnival-barker-in-chief viability. is part of a strategy, meant to providing the color commen- this date, the longest and most Miners, CEO Lee Peterson extensive in Minnesota history. discourage desperate families tary. In the end, the raids never Greenwood Twp. fleeing deadly violence in materialized. During this process every care Thanks for great Central America in hopes of a It’s far too easy for us to Can you show me a was taken to ensure that the performances better life north of the border. ignore the plight of those fleeing science and facts would prove As policy, it’s fiction on mul- violence in Central America, healthy mining town? that copper-nickel mining can The magic that happened tiple fronts. or to comfort ourselves with be done in an environmentally at the Washington Auditorium The July 12 Timberjay safe manner. Monday evening was palpable. For one, the people stream- the notion that somehow their article, Ely’s Rom Gives ing from Central America, in own poor choices have left Various agencies ranging “La Traviata” by Geuseppii Update On “Campaign” To from Minnesota’s Department Verdi. He wrote it in 1862 but most cases, know little about them in such circumstances. Local Crowd, reported that what kind of conditions they’re Yet these are people who had of Natural Resources and harkened back to decadent Paris there were mining promoters Pollution Control Agency, in the late 1700s. likely to face when and if they no choice about their countries in Ely who found the energy ever reach the U.S. border. And of origin and have little to say to the federal Environmental I’ve seen several operas that to badger Rom one more time. Protection Agency and Army Veda Zuponcic has mounted as even if they did understand the about the structural violence I’m a little disappointed that brutality they could face in the they face day-to-day in their Corps of Engineers have given part of the Northern Lights none of those mining promot- Music Festival, and this was my U.S., these are desperate people communities. this project their approval. ers have found the energy to favorite. Cecilia Violetta Lopez For those poor Central Now, after all of the permits facing conditions in their home produce the list of thriving took us on a roller coaster ride of countries that are as dangerous Americans, caught up in the have been issued, Water Legacy mining communities that I’ve and the Minnesota Center for joy and sorrow. I’ve never seen as in any war zone. Many are awful reality of Trump’s politi- requested many times. anyone with her vocal prowess. legitimate refugees caught cal games, life is almost unbear- Environmental Advocacy seek If mining produced eco- to undermine this process in Alex Richardson, who played between the imminent dangers able. We ignore their plight to nomically thriving communi- her true love Alfredo, sang with they face at home from violent our everlasting shame. hopes to delay or even stop this ties, we should have hundreds project. Their main complaint a beautiful tenor. gangs and corrupt governments Thank You, Veda Zuponcic. of them in the United States. I’d is that the EPA didn’t submit its What a gift to the Iron Range be satisfied with a list of a dozen written comments on the draft that we could use as models from a girl from Aurora who of PolyMet’s water permit for went on to become a music pro- for projects being promoted the public record until after in Minnesota. Not one or two fessor at Rowan University and the public comment period the force behind this festival. Potemkin villages but a dozen ended. Opponents of the pro- or so that demonstrate real And another Thank You posed mine say that amounted to Paul Ivancich of Dairy long-term prosperity. Instead to suppressing environmental of promoting sulfide mining our Queen and Steve and Nancy concerns raised by EPA staff. Piragis of Piragis Northwoods Iron Range mayors should be The NEPA process is what Company for sponsoring two promoting their communities. they themselves said needs to Parties in the Park this summer. It’s difficult to puzzle out be followed to ensure that this In June, DQ brought Cowboy why mining economies like project could be done safely. Angel Blue to town, and last Virginia’s have higher poverty This has become a national week, we enjoyed Van and the and lower quality of life but trend by environmental groups Free Candies, in honor of the I’ve heard that there are mining over the past couple of years and Piragises’ 40th anniversary. employees in Ely who would needs to be stopped. How can Both of these businesses are rather commute a million miles you advocate for following a important employers and con- than make a common sense process, but only until it doesn’t tributors to our hometown. move to a mining town near give you the results you want? Carol Orban their jobs. It’s difficult to argue Ely Crying wolf on Open Meeting Law isn’t helpful Allegations records law, known tion or appearances. ing of the locks at city hall and meeting in secret. That’s how of Open Meeting as the Minnesota A good example of crying another council member had Mr. Sikora reported the situation, Law violations have Government Data wolf was a recent allegation by returned about an hour after without ever seeking to confirm swirled around the Practices Act. Tony Sikora, an op-ed writer the meeting with take-out food his facts with those involved. Lake Vermilion area I’ve called out for the Tower News, which was for the mayor, who obviously Had he done so, he would have in recent weeks, in violations when I subsequently repeated in a letter wasn’t going to get dinner at learned that both the councilors letters to the editor could clearly doc- to the editor by Vermilion Lake home that night. While the involved had gone to dinner at and commentary in ument them and Township resident Carol Pratt. second council member was Good Ol’Days after the meeting other local media. refrained from After a Tower council meeting still there, the council member (and sat at different tables out of As a longstanding doing so even when I last month, one of the council- who forgot her jacket showed earshot). I can attest to those facts advocate for open- suspected violations ors forgot her jacket at the city up to retrieve it. Someone appar- since my wife Jodi and I also ate ness in government, but lacked sufficient hall after the meeting during ently saw the forgetful council at Good Ol’ Days that night and I’m always watchful MARSHALL evidence. The last which the city clerk-treasurer member coming out of city hall saw both of them there, as did for actual violations thing you want to do was suspended. The mayor had and assumed she had been there plenty of other people. of both the OML and HELMBERGER is cry “Wolf” based remained at city hall after the for an hour and a half and that the state’s public merely on specula- meeting to facilitate the chang- three council members had been See OML...pg. 5 TIMBERJAY Newspapers July 19, 2019 5 Letters from Readers legislation that protected “one tants working on the PolyMet from FILTERED samples, from Foth’s predictions regarding the High court fails on man-one vote” from “one dol- and Twin Metals projects in which some, if not most of the extent of groundwater pollution “one man-one vote” lar-one vote” corruption? northeastern Minnesota, has chemical components have been expected at the Flambeau site “Citizens United” brought come under fire in a new report removed, thereby lowering the and stated: The right of all U.S. citi- us “one dollar-one vote” on authored by hydrogeologist original concentrations. “The narrative ‘predic- zens to have their vote counted steroids. It made it possible for Robert E. Moran (remwater.org). The number and location tions’ made by [Foth] in the equally is a bedrock principle of wealthy individuals and corpo- Dr. Moran, who reviewed Foth’s of monitoring wells along the various permit-related and this democracy. “One man-one rations to buy politicians to do work on the Flambeau Mine mine’s so-called “compliance Annual Reports appear to be vote” is the essence of that their bidding. And when elected near Ladysmith, Wis., identified boundary” (where drinking largely naïve geochemically principle. By what constitutional those politicians returned the numerous questionable practices water standards are enforced by and hydrogeologically … most standard, then, can the conser- favor (bribe) with tax cuts and that have come back to haunt the the state) are inadequate. There is useful for obtaining permits, less vative Supreme Court majority deregulation for corporations community. only ONE tested well along the so for generating quantitative- possibly defer to the legislative and tax cuts for the wealthiest ten After an extensive review of entire 3.5-mile boundary encir- ly-reliable predictions.” branch the just solution of the percent. Gerrymandering is just historical and modern Flambeau cling the mine, and it appears to Dr. Moran concluded his gerrymanderer threat to that the frosting on the free cake that Mine documents, Dr. Moran be positioned outside the main report by stating: “In short, the principle? The fact is, the legis- is meant to permanently corrupt concluded: “Flambeau ground ground water flow path identified Flambeau Mine is the poster lative branch itself deliberately the democratic process. Might and surface water quality is being by FMC. child for a severely-flawed per- gerrymandered congressional that not also be the real reason and has been degraded—despite FMC’s Flambeau River mitting and oversight process districts to defeat “one man-one five black-robed Republicans years of industry public relations surface water monitoring is that has likely generated long- vote” in order to give one party on the Supreme Court failed to statements touting the success of “totally inadequate”. No sam- term public liabilities.” disproportionate power. protect “one man-one vote” from the Flambeau Mining Company pling has been done in the river To read the full 116-page It is disingenuous, to say the gerrymandering corruption? (FMC) operation.” immediately adjacent to the report, go to: https://deertailsci- least, for the conservative Court Larry A. Johnson He added: “For decades, backfilled pit, even though Foth’s entific.wordpress.com/indepen- majority to claim reluctance to Duluth some of the most relevant data own modeling showed that dent-research/. “legislate from the bench” to and the most significant water-re- groundwater flowing through Laura Gauger, Chair defend their decision. Where, Mining consultant’s lated impacts have been withheld the waste rock in the pit would Deer Tail Scientific I ask, was their reluctance to from public view.” “flow directly into the bed of the Duluth “legislate from the bench” in track record exposed He noted: Flambeau River.” their “Citizens United” decision Past work done by Foth  All routine Flambeau Dr. Moran also commented to strike down the “McCain- Engineering, one of the consul- groundwater monitoring data are on the inaccuracy of some of Feingold” campaign finance

OML...Continued from page 4 Keep in mind, the Open Meeting Law. The Pratt was obviously present atic was Pratt’s allegation Thursday coffee. most cases, an opportunity OML does not prohibit a only appropriate response at the meeting, which was of an OML violation as a Pratt clearly had no for members of the public quorum of council or board to Mr. Sikora’s false accu- properly noticed and open result of an imagined con- evidence of such a con- to express their views on members from being in sation is a retraction from to the public. versation involving two versation and Anderson local matters. the same room together. the Tower News. I would acknowledge members of the VermilionNorth denies that the otherStar board StampedeAs a longtime local It merely prohibits them Other recent accu- that discussing township Lake town board at a member was part of the dis- government reporter, I from talking official busi- sations reflect a misun- business just ahead of Thursday coffee klatch at cussion. Unless Pratt has take the OML seriously, ness if they do find them- derstanding of the intent calling a meeting to order the Little Church. evidence to the contrary, which is why we here at selves together. of the Open Meeting is probably not a best prac- In fact, according her 68270accusation is baseless. Co.the Timberjay Rd are 5careful When one of the coun- Law. In her recent letter tice, but it’s a mighty long to Anderson, he had a The recent accusa- to document serious viola- cilors involved challenged to the editor, Ms. Pratt stretch to call it anything conversation with two tions show, if anything, tions when they do occur. Mr. Sikora’s “facts,” he accused Vermilion Lake other than the most trivial township residents who thatEffie, members of the publicMN To56639 my mind, serious doubled down on his accu- Town Board Chair Phil of violations of the OML. had routinely done grass are often unclear about the violations including failure sation because the council Anderson of violating It’s certainly not the kind mowing for the township actual requirements of the to provide the public with member had reported the Open Meeting Law, of thing we would ever to see if they’d be inter- Open Meeting Law. The proper notice of meetings commenting, “That was suggesting he had spoken bother to report. As most ested again this year. He intent of the OML is three- or closing meetings that a hard meeting,” while about a township matter of our readers are well later mentioned at a town fold— to ensure that the should appropriately be picking up her jacket, sug- with a second supervisor aware, there are plenty of board meeting that he had public is provided proper open to the public. We’re gesting such an innocuous at a recent regular board real issues out there upon talked to the two guys at notice of governmental not going to waste our time statement qualifiedTo as offi- whommeeting while waiting it formay which the concern:public’s atten- coffee, and Pratt appar- meetings, to provide the or our readers’ time over cial business. No rational the third town supervisor tion is more appropriately ently concluded that the public an opportunity to trivial, highly-technical person is going to view to take her seat. This appar- focused. Most readers rec- conversation must have assess the deliberations of violations, or mere spec- such a statement, made ently took place moments ognize nit-picking when included a second town public officials by requir- ulation. We have plenty in passing, as an official before Anderson officially they see it. board member who also ing those meetings be held of serious things to report. action or a violation of the called the meeting to order. Even more problem- frequently attends the in public, and to provide, in

BLIGHT...Continued from page 3 until the blight condition the citizens that live in that The council voted 6-0 ing electrical outages and is remedied. Paul Kess neighborhood.” (with one council member transmission line switch- Subscribe to the supported the motion. Omerza pointed out absent) to imposeNorth a fine Star ing Stampededuties with AFSCME. City attorney Kelly that Sherwood did not of $100 per week until  Approved a note TIMBERJAY! Klun told the council, “I obtain Thebuilding permits following each of the four items68270 4x2 and Co. mortgage Rdad 5 withfor James release the weekCall of the 23rd. believe, statutorily, the fine despite the fact that the city on Whitney’s reportEffie, are MNand Ronda 56639 Reed at 1350 is $100 per day.” waived the fees. “That is completed. N 18th Ave E for $10,000 • PUMPS 218-753-2950 Kess said, “That a little frustrating to me,” Other business for a residential rehab loan. would certainly get his she said. She compared the Scheduled a public • WELLS To whom it may concern:In other business, the attention.” issue to when her own kids council: hearing for 5:15 p.m. on • HYDRO-FRACKING Novak noted that this refuse to clean their rooms.  Received a 2018 Aug. 20 for the vacation particular blight issue has “Until you do something of Power Street. audit report, as present-  used more of the council’s extreme and get their atten- ed by Greg Knutson of Approved the 1-800-662-5700 time than any other issue. tion, nothing will happen. Walker, Giroux & Hahne, appointment of Rita Koch “Look at the cost to the We need to do something to the Ely Tree Board. Spring Park Rd. who gave high marks to  city, including staff time, that hurts.” The followingthe 4x2 city ad for for its financialrelease the weekApproved of theresiden 23rd.- Mt. Iron, MN 55768 building official’s time She added that she has condition. tial rehab loans for Danette and everything else,” he heard from several resi-  Approved a Carlson, 132 E Boundary said. “Somewhere along dents about the ongoing Memorandum of St., and Derek Jensen, 11 the line, something has blight condition in their Understanding concern- E James St., pending loan to be done, especially for neighborhood. processing. RODEORODEO GREENWOOD...Continued from page 3 RODEO 64th63rd annualAnnual to the study. The Tower Other business installing a water soften63rd- they Annual often need to let the Economic Development In other business the ing system for theNorth town Starpublic Stampede in to view informa- North Star Stampede Authority is waiting to board: hall (not for the fire hall). tion, such as the county North star stampede get information on the  Accepted the quote DeLuca said Culligan had land surveyor, on the office state of their finances from Mesabi Bituminous tested the water and found computers. She noted that before setting their dona- for $34,700 to make it was at a 15, where 10 is if the town board had tion amount. needed repairs, repave, considered “hard.” The approved a public com- HIPPA concerns and seal-coat the town town hall has been having puter station, they would Rodgers said fire hall parking lot. This was plumbing issues relat- use the public computer department members had not the lowest quote, but ing to the water quality. for these purposes. Questions were raised on  Noted the fire raised concerns about the lowest quote did not July 27-28-29 whether or not the kitchen department had received paperwork that contains include repairing approx- Fri. 5:00 p.m. sinks and water foun- a $160 donation from the confidential information imately 1,000 square feet Sat. & Sun. 2:00 p.m. tains needed bypass units. family of Tom Altop. that has been left out in the of damaged pavement. Rain or Shine Culligan quoted a price of  Tabled action on open in the fire department The quote was higher than Effie, MN $3,995 to install the system propane quotes so the clerk office. The board dis- the township’s estimate Info: 1-218-743-3893 cussed several options for of $25,000, but Rodgers along with the first fill of and treasurer can see what maintaining data privacy noted the township has salt. The annual contract the township’s average as required by law, and adequate funding to com- to service and keep the salt annual propane use is. Rodgers and Chief Fazio plete the project. full would be $179 plus the The township received Please send bill to: 1x3.25 July 26-27-28 will work on finding a solu- Approved a quote cost for the salt. two quotes, one for 3,000 July 27-28-29 tion. It was noted that the forNorth $2,286 Star to install Stampede hard- The board tabled a gallons and the second wired connections in the decision until next month. for 5,000 gallons, with Friday at 5 pm fire department paperwork 68270 Co. Rd. 5  Fri. 5:00 p.m. that comes into the clerk’s township office to the Approved the pur- any additional gallons at broadbandEffie, MN network, 56639 and chase and installation of a market rate. Sat. & Sun. at 2 pm office does not contain  Sat. & Sun. 2:00 p.m. personal information, just also approved spending split-door for the township Approved a $100 data on individual first $48 per month for the high- office at a cost of $2,310. donation to the Tower- RainRain or or Shine responders and the hours speed broadband service. Some board members have Soudan Fourth of July. spent on a call. The clerk The town hall does offer a expressed concerns about Effie,Effie, MN MN and treasurer need that high-speed wifi connection allowing the public into the information to process in the parking lot. clerk and treasurer’s office  Info: 1-218-743-3893 payroll. Will look into space. Rodgers noted that Info: 1-218-743-3893

2x6.75 Please send bill to: North Star Stampede 68270 Co. Rd. 5 Effie, MN 56639 6 July 19, 2019 TOWER-SOUDAN LOCAL NEWS TIMBERJAY Newspapers

LAKE VERMILION CULTURAL CENTER Volunteer efforts in Guatemala focus of program on July 29 TOWER- The Lake Ver- ner with live near a garbage milion Cultural Center (LVCC) dump and some recycle items will be sponsoring an educa- as a way to survive, thus the tional program presented by name of the organization. local volunteers who have San Lucas Mission (san- served in Guatemala. This pro- lucasmission.org) will be rep- gram evolved as LVCC board resented by Shelby Vaske and members learned about sever- Bergetta Indihar. The San Lu- al residents in the community cas Mission has existed for five who have served there. In light decades. While they have many of the hard news coming out programs including a school, a of Guatemala it was decided women’s center, a construction to highlight the very positive program, a coffee program, and work that is going on there health programs, the founder, through partnerships local vol- Father Greg Schaffer, said they unteers have made with the all share the primary value of people of Guatemala. The pro- the Mission, “to give the peo- gram will be held on Monday, ple of San Lucas Toliman op- July 29 at 1 p.m. at the Herb portunities to grow into posi- Lamppa Civic Center in Tow- tions of leadership and develop er. The presentation is free and marketable skills.” Every pro- open to the public. gram of the Mission is run by Seven volunteers from five Guatemalans for Guatemalans. organizations will be present- Lauren Vaske lives in Gua- ing. Organizations represented temala and is the Country Di- include Recycled Lives, San rector for Sharing the Dream Lucas Mission, Sharing the (sharingthedream.org). Lauren Dream, Habitat for Humani- is staying with her parents, ty-Guatemala, and Stoves for Shelby and Steve Vaske, on Guatemala. Birch Point for the month of The presenters for the “Guatemala Missions and Adventures” program include: Front, Pastor Liz Cheney of Im- July and will be here to pres- from left: Shelby Vaske, Lauren Vaske, and Bergetta Indihar. Back, from left: Angie manuel Lutheran Church, An- ent the story of Sharing the Gurius, Kathy Siskar, Pastor Liz Cheney, and Cheryl Lamppa. gie Gurius, Cheryl Lamppa, Dream. Sharing the Dream is submitted photo and Kathy Siskar will share a volunteer-based fair trade or- Cheryl Lamppa will pres- will give a brief presentation coffee an’ time. Bars and bev- the story of Recycled Lives ganization that works to reduce ent information on Thrivent on this organization’s collab- erages will be provided. (recycledlives.org). Pastor Liz poverty through collaborative Builds with Habitat for Hu- oration with Guatemalans to During the course of plan- will be present by video since partnerships with Guatemalans. manity Guatemala (habitat- provide stoves for the local ning this event it has come to she will be serving in Guate- The partnerships include many guate.org). Cheryl was able to people. the attention of the planning mala with a team on the date projects in communities which volunteer on a home building The event will include committee that other local peo- of this event. Recycled Lives have artisans. Their goods in- project there. Many are aware short presentations by each or- ple have volunteered in Guate- is dedicated to “bettering the clude jewelry, decorative wood of what Habitat for Humanity ganization followed by a ques- mala. Please attend if you are lives of people living in pov- pieces, baskets, scarves, bags, does but may not realize they tion and answer period. There one of them so you can stand erty through facilitating access glass products, clothing and build homes internationally. will also be information tables and be recognized. The LVCC to resources that are physical, many other items. Sharing the Shelby Vaske is also on the so the presenters can provide hopes many residents of our lo- spiritual and/or financial.” The Dream also sponsors an Elder board of Stoves for Guatemala additional materials and answer cal community will attend this Guatemalan people they part- Center. (see their Facebook page). She individual questions during the educational program. Smoke and Suds FOURTH OF JULY at St. Martin’s on July 28 TOWER- Parishio- ners, community members, and summer visitors are invited to an afternoon of good food and laughs. St. Martin’s is once again hosting “Smoke and Suds” on Sunday, July 28 – festivities will get underway at 11:30 a.m. The head chef is the same (Nick Tekautz) but the menu has changed – brats and hot dogs on the grill, baked beans, pasta sal- ad, watermelon, chips and dip, root beer floats, a campfire with s’mores, live music, Brenda’s popular meat raffles, and yard games. Music will be provided by ‘The Beefeater Brothers’ featuring Anna Marie. Cost for the dinner is $8 for adults and teens, $5 for children aged 5 to 12, and children under five attend free. - Tick ets will be on sale before and after Mass, at the Kids wait for the start of the Fourth of July Sawdust Scramble. photo by S. Ukkola rectory, and at Jeanne’s Card Shop. Tickets will be available at the door – but we prefer pre-sales Fourth of July afternoon kids and adult race results (to insure there is enough food). Organizers apologize in ad- Maddox Lee, Halle Rhein Wheelbarrow and Samantha Kristad, Charlie 1-20 Cook VFW_9-12 Cook VFW 1/18/17vance for any misspelled names Sack Race Boys, 7-8, Carter Peterson Carlson and Bea Winkelaar 6-Yard Dash Boys, 7-8, Carter Peterson, and Kolton Orcutt, Ben Westby Adult 50 Yard Dash Boys, 2-3, Henry Lupkes, Jordan Peterson, Miles Carlson and Kirby Carlson, Blake Dahl Men, 15-25, Logan Gilles- CookVFW Cash Wrazitlo, Crew Rhein Girls, 7-8, Brea Skajewski, and Christian Cochems pie, Prince Bade, Noah Hen- Girls, 2-3 Jess Kramer, Hayden Tima, Anne Stefanich Girls, 7-8, Sophia Starkov- drickson Open Daily at Noon Harper Olson, Nora Zupke Boys, 9-10, Kaston Clarke, ich and Gia Dicasmiro, Taya Women, 15-25, Halle Rhein, CLOSED on TUESDAYS 10-Yard Dash Wyatt Lubben, Andrew Combs Woitalla and Hayden Rossman, Sara Kelly, Naomi Peters Boys, 4-5, Kai Standish, Girls, 9-10, Channing Hay- Anne Stefanich and Peyton Men, 26 and up, Phil Clarke, Holden Clarke, Rydan Amborn craft, Myah Peters, Kennedy Combs Neil Clarke, Jake Rhein Happy Hour Girls, 4-5, Juliet Lubben, Tima Boys, 9-10, Kaston Clark Women, 26 and up, Kayla Daily 4-6 p.m. Lily Russell, Harley Banks Boys, 11-12, Caz Carlson, and Wyatt Lubben, Lincoln Clarke, Kassie Bjorgo, Sabrina 20-Yard Dash John Westby, Adam Johnson Challey and Andrew Combs, Dicasmiro All Beer & Drinks Boys, 6-7, Harrison Rosati, Girls, 11-12, Kensie Moeck- Kruz Rabbers and Jackson He/She Sack Race Bar Menu & Pizza el, Maija Peterson, Ella Rhein Rolfson Available Blake Dahl, Kirby Carlson 15-25, Noah Zobitz and So- Girls, 6-7, Sophia Starkov- Boys, 13-14, John Zobitz, Girls, 9-10, Zoe Amborn phie Kelly, Logan Gillespie and Event Rentals ich, Bryn Svatos, Katie Larson Nolan Svatos, Sean Majerle and Channing Haycraft, Myaa Halle Rhein, Sara Kelly and Josh Welcome 50-Yard Dash Girls, 13-14, Halle Rhein, Peters and Lily Lubben, Gigi Zobitz 218-780-6709 Boys, 8-9, Jake Starith, Car- Macy Westby, Naomi Peters Rosati and Charlotte Rosati 26 and up, John and Sara ter Peterson, Isaac Tuchel Backwards Race Boys, 11-12, Logan and Shannon Westby, Nate and Sa- Pull-Tabs Sold Daily Girls, 8-9, Kate Morley, Boys, 2-3, Crew Rhein, Grant Hennen, Caz Carlson and brina Dicasmiro, Krisi Tima and Lic. 00390 Summer Peters, Charlotte Rosati Sawyer Skajewski John Westby, Torrin and Kaston Matt Tuchel Boys, 10-11, Caz Carlson, Girls, 2-3, Jessa Kramer, Clarke Water Balloon Toss Sunday FREE Pool Jordon Rice, John Westby Sage Hendrickson, Cora Lubben Girls, 11-12, Mia Domia- 15-25, Josh Zobitz and Sara Girls, 10-11 Taylor Morley, Boys, 4-5, Paul Starkovich, no and Kinslee Skajewski, Ella Kelly, Logan Gillespie and Halle Thursday Bingo Mia Domiano, Maija Peterson Holden Clark, Rydan Amborn Rhein and Kennedy Tima, Emily Rhein, Noah Zobitz and Sophie Early Bird 6 p.m. Boys, 12-13, Nolan Svatos, Girls, 4-5, Juliet Lubben, Majerle and Eva Peters Kelly Progressive Prizes Adam Johnson, Jack Werner Nora Hodgkins, Zaija Schroeder Boys, 13-14, Aidan Morcom 26 and up, Phil and Kayla Girls, 12-13, McKinley Hay- Boys, 6, Harrison Rosati, and John Winkelaar, Sean Ma- Clarke, Matt and Mindy Tuchel, Friday 4:30-7 p.m. Hamburger Special craft, Ella Rhein, Macy Westby Graeme Licari, Grant Zobitz jerle and Nolan Svatos, Jack Sarah and Braden Sorenson Boys, 14-15, Evan Bowen, Girls, 6, Ivy Russell, Abbie Werner and Josh Zobitz Josh Zobitz, Sean Majerle Taft, Ellie Licari Girls, 13-14, Halle Rhein Take-Out 666-0500 Girls, 14-15, Naomi Peters, and Maddox Lee, Naomi Peters TIMBERJAY Newspapers TOWER-SOUDAN LOCAL NEWS July 19, 2019 7

OLD SETTLERS Week of July 22 Register soon for Old Settlers Reunion and Picnic on Saturday, July 20 Monday TOPS - Immanuel BREITUNG TWP- day move quickly. Iron Range (Tower and Remember to bring Lutheran Church, Tower, Committee members are The Annual Old Set- Ely). Dues are $8 per per- your own pot for the at 9 a.m. urging area residents to tlers Reunion and Picnic son, paid at the picnic. The steaming hot booyah, register in advance for will be held on Saturday, Old Settlers Picnic fea- bowls, tableware, and side Embarrass Al-Anon this year’s Old Settlers July 20 starting at 12 noon tures a delicious booyah dishes. Booyah, bread Family Group- Hope Reunion and Picnic. Ear- at McKinley Park Camp- dinner, entertainment, and and butter, and coffee are Lutheran Church, 5088 ly registration helps with ground. Old Settlers is door prizes. For the price provided. Soda and other Hwy. 21, 6 p.m. planning and makes the open to anyone born or of membership, it’s the drinks can be purchased at registration lines on picnic living on the Vermilion best value around! the campground store. Tuesday Tower Area Food Shelf- Open on the third New postmaster on Tuesday of every month from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Located in the back of duty at Tower PO the Timberjay building on Main Street. Next food by MARCUS WHITE been with the postal service for shelf day is Aug. 20. Cook-Orr Editor 12 and a half years. His first role was in his hometown of Lock- Greenwood Fire Dept.- TOWER – Kevin Conwell port, where he served as a mail Meetings on the first is the new postmaster here fol- carrier before rising through the (drill) and third (business lowing the retirement of Janice ranks of the USPS. Johnson-Jacka this spring. meeting) Tuesday of each Conwell sends his congratu- month at 7 p.m. Conwell, who hails from lations to Johnson-Jacka on her Lockport, Ill., is no stranger to retirement. the north woods having served in “She took great care of the Wednesday several different post office roles employees and customers during Tower AA- Open Basics- in the region including working her tenure as postmaster in Tow- 7 p.m. at St. James as a clerk in Ely and Babbitt, er,” he said. Presbyterian Church. and most recently, postmaster in Conwell added that working Questions, call 753-2332. Grand Marais. in the north country is his dream “I’d like to get to know the job, and he hopes to be in Tower Thursday local residents and assist local for years to come. AA Meeting- Lake businesses with their mailing Vermilion 12x12 (Open). Right: Kevin Conwell is and shipping needs,” Conwell 6:30 p.m. at Immanuel the new postmaster at the said. “I’d like to thank the local Lutheran Church, Tower, Tower Post Office. post office employees for the use the rear side door great work they have done and photo by M. White entrance. look forward to learning from each of them.” Vermilion Country School The new postmaster has Board- Meetings posted online at vermilioncountry.org. COMMUNITY NOTICES T-S Class of 1979 Inspiring Women, Tickets may be plans reunion Sharing Hope on purchased in advance from Jaynee Yocum Aug. 2-3 July 25 at 218-753-3121, De- Subscribe to the TOWER- The Tow- TOWER- Carm- nise Forcomi at 218- TIMBERJAY! er-Soudan class of 1979 el Irons Anderson of 428-7095, Betty Irons Call is planning 40th reunion Ketchikan, Alaska, will at 520-490-2559 or at 218-753-2950 activities for the first share her story, “Sharing Sulu’s Espresso Café, weekend in August. On Hope” on Thursday, July Nordic Home North, or Friday, Aug. 2 there is a 25 at 1 p.m. at the Tower St. James Presbyterian pizza mixer at the Ver- Civic Center. Cost is $15 Church before or after milion Club at 7 p.m., and includes dessert, cof- Sunday services. Checks followed on Saturday, fee, tea, and more. Door should be made payable Aug. 3 by dinner and prizes will also be drawn. to St. James Presbyterian Anderson is a visual Church. sharing of memories at artist who creates art in- Benchwarmer’s at 6 p.m. stallations that give voice It doesn’t matter if to the unheard and often you graduated from Tow- marginalized. Carmel’s the er or not. If you shared a desire is to utilize art to TIMBERJAY class, they want to see help bring awareness and you! Call Bill at 218- healing to individuals The Tower-Soudan Timberjay and 735-8009 with any ques- and communities. Cook-Orr Timberjay are published tions. There will also be a weekly on Friday by The Timberjay, bonus fashion boutique Inc. Offices are at 414 Main St., Lake Vermilion and show. Gently-used Box 636, Tower, MN 55790 [218- 12x12 group stylish clothing and ac- 753-2950], and PO Box 718, Ely, MN 55731 [218- cessories will be avail- 365-3114]. Fax number is 218-753-2916. E-mail Kristy Corey and her 3-week old grand- to host annual able for purchase. address is [email protected]. Visit our web- daughter Eva Semo enjoyed themselves at speakers, July 27 All proceeds from site at www.timberjay.com. the Breitung Community Picnic on July 5. TOWER- The Lake this event will be donat- Entered as Periodicals at the Post Office in photo by S. Ukkola Vermilion 12x12 group ed to the two co-sponsors Tower, Minnesota. POSTMASTER: Send address will hold its annual after a stipend is given to changes to: The Timberjay, P.O. Box 636, Tower, speaker meeting on Sat- the speaker. The spon- MN 55790. Three award-winning community edi- Litman administered sors are PEO DX-Local T-S Class of 1964 urday, July 27 at Im- tions are published each week for Tower/Soudan, the oath to Christopher Chapter, an international reunion, July 19 manuel Lutheran Church Cook/Orr, and Ely. Anderson, Gavin Nich- organization devoted to in Tower. A social time TOWER- The Tow- ols, Dante Pettinari, charitable projects and with food begins at 6:30 Publisher Marshall Helmberger er-Soudan Class of 1964 Alexander Prouse, and to the support and pro- p.m. Mel C. of Nash- General Manager Jodi Summit will meet for a 55-year Christopher Ruberg. The motion of educational wauk (Tuesday Night Staff Writers Melissa Roach reunion lunch at 12 noon new deputies have been opportunities for women, - AFG) will be the Al- Stephanie Ukkola on Friday, July 19 at working for the county and Women of St. James Anon speaker at 7 p.m. Ely Editor Keith Vandervort The Wilderness Restau- since January and recent- Presbyterian Church in At 8 p.m., Heidi B. of Cook/Orr Editor Crystal Dey rant. We will order off ly completed their initial Tower to support church Ely (Friday Night - Hap- Office Manager M. M. White the menu. Don’t miss field training. sponsored annual events py, Joyous and Free) will Graphics/Ad Sales Scarlet Lynn Stone catching up with your Sheriff Litman also such as the Easter Egg be the AA speaker. The Hunt, Vacation Bible Ad Sales/Sports Jay Greeney classmates at this infor- recognized nine new cor- meeting is open to all. School, Free Thanksgiv- mal event. 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Tuesday Group HONORING VETERANS ELY - The upcom- Libraries ing Tuesday Group Ely library schedule is listed below. All talks are at 12 noon Hours: Monday — Friday, Veterans Pavilion dedicated 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Tuesday at the Grand Saturdays — 8 a.m. to noon Ely Lodge. Closed on Sundays July 23 - Amy Phone: 365-5140 Kirela - Climate Change July 30 - Kathryn Hoffman - PolyMet Babbitt library update Monday Noon-6 pm Aug. 6 - Jeff Tuesday Noon-6 pm Wednesday Noon-6 pm Hanson - Clearwater Thursday Noon-6 pm Biologic Friday Noon-5 pm Phone: 827-3345 Play Smear at Senior Center ELY - Smear tour- naments are held the Support groups first and third Mondays AA - Alcoholics at the Ely Senior Center, Anonymous 27 S 1st Ave E, starting AA - 7 p.m. Mondays, at 6 p.m. First Lutheran Church, 915 E. Camp St., Ely Ely Free Clinic WOMEN’S AA - Noon ELY - The Ely Mondays, St. Anthony Community Health Center is open every Church basement, Ely Monday evening from The new Veterans Memorial Pavilion, located on the Trezona Trail around Miner’s Lake, was BABBITT AA - 7 p.m. 5:30-7 p.m. in the AFU dedicated last week. Many residents, along with the Ely Honor Guard, below, attended the Tuesdays, Woodland Building, 111 S 4th ceremony. The pavilion includes a cement slab and a large wood frame shelter. It overlooks the Presbyterian Church. Ave. E. lake from the northwest, and offers a relaxing place for trail users to rest. Thanks to Gerald and AL-ANON - Sundays For more infor- Nan Snyder, Bill and Barb Godlin, Mark Olson, Ely American Legion Post 248, Ely High School 8-9 p.m. at St. Anthony’s mation, call 218-365- students who built the pavilion furniture, and all the volunteers who made the building happen. Catholic Church in Ely. 5678, or visit their submitted photos For persons who encoun- website, www.elycom- ter alcoholism in a munityhealth.org or relative or friend. Facebook page. BABBITT AL-ANON - Thursdays, 7 p.m. at Breathing Out Woodland Presbyterian © 2019 Church. by Cecilia Rolando CO-DEPENDENTS’ 12-step support group, noon Fridays, St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Ely. ELY FOOD SHELF - Third Wednesday each month, 15 W. Conan St. ADULT BASIC EDUCATION GED - Study materials and pre-test available. Tower by appointment. amidst reeds, Call 365-3359, 827-3232, iron floating on water markings or 1-800-662-5711. becoming the lake

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Kelsey Griffin, an interpretive naturalist with the University of Minnesota Raptor Center holds a bald eagle while conducting an Ely Public Library program at City Hall. photo by K. Vandervort News in Brief Ely Bear Center celebrates milestones ELY - The North American Bear Center here is having a party this weekend. The 10th anniversary of the Lily Pad Picnic, and the grand opening of two new BUSINESS NEWS exhibits, the new cub room and Dr. Lynn Rogers’ 50 years of research, will be celebrated. On Saturday, free festivites include a live band, Frandsen Bank & Trust honored “Van and the Free Candies,” in the parking lot, face painting, and free behind-the-scenes tours. “Two local REGIONAL - Frandsen Bank rankings are driven entirely off of services, digital services, and finan- food vendors will be present, Wilderness Wood Fired & Trust, with branches in Ely and customer survey responses. What cial advice. Pizza and Dog House Grill,” said senior operations Tower, was recently named one of a huge compliment from our cus- Frandsen Bank & Trust has manager Scott Edgett. America’s Best Banks in Minnesota tomers.” assets in excess of $1.7 billion and The band plays on Saturday from 1-4 p.m. All by Forbes magazine. The list is a result of Forbes and offers a complete array of business, festivities on are Saturday at Bear Center. Of the nearly 5,400 banks in a market research firm surveying agricultural, real estate and con- The Lily Pad Picnic festivities include a free per- the United States, only 149 made over 25,000 United States custom- sumer loans, savings, and financial formance by the Pat Surface Band in Whiteside Park the 2019 list, and only three banks ers for their opinions about current services, serving communities in on Thursday, beginning at 5:30 p.m. from Minnesota were recognized. and former banking relationships. Minnesota, Eastern North Dakota, For more information, go to the Lily fan Face Frandsen Financial Corporation Banks were scored on satisfaction and Western Wisconsin. book page or wwwlLilypadpicnic.com. CEO Chuck Mausbach states, and recommendations, as well as “We were thrilled to learn that the trust, terms and conditions, branch Calling all Ely business owners ELY - Catalyst is creating a film and TV production guide that will feature local businesses and talent from St. Louis County. The guide will be distributed to TV industry executives and producers at the annual Essentia Health earns top certification level gathering in Duluth this Oct. 9-13. REGIONAL - nizations demonstrate and show improvement and responsibilities; and The guide will include a wide variety of local Essentia Health is now their ability to improve or strong performance reporting performance businesses and individuals whose services or products the only health system quality, reduce costs and on these measures. and quality improvement. may be utilized in the production process when a TV in the country to earn coordinate patient care. It Requirements include Debbie Welle- show or film is being made in the area. Level 3 Accountable ensures that patients are having the necessary Powell, Essentia Health’s A town hall information gathering session for the Care Organization (ACO) at the center of decisions infrastructure and leader- chief population health production guide will be held on Wednesday, July 24 re-certification — the Essentia Health caregiv- ship to move the system officer in Accountable at Grand Ely Lodge Hotel and Conference Center at highest level of certifi- ers make and determines toward the triple aim of Care, said, “Patients know 6:30 p.m. cation. how services are pro- better health, lower costs that we continue to focus Participants will be able to sign up for their free This is Essentia’s third vided. and better patient experi- on their care and make listing right there. Additional gatherings will be sched- certification, awarded As part of the Level ences; providing access to sure they are getting the uled throughout the Upper MN region. through the National 3 ACO accreditation, needed providers; practic- right care at the right time Examples of businesses include hair salons, Committee for Quality Essentia Health must ing patient-centered care; at the right place. The restaurants, hotels, rental companies, antique stores and Assurance (NCQA). monitor patient experi- supporting care-manage- whole program is compre- lumber yards. Listings of local vendors will include Re-certification occurs ence and up to 40 mea- ment activities; facili- hensive. We continue to electricians, carpenters, welders, drivers, contractors, every three years. sures of clinical quality tating care coordination improve and build on our and other skilled labor. This accreditation and cost, collect and and transitions; making care and what we know Beginning in July, Catalyst team members will helps health care orga- report on these measures patients aware of rights for patient-centeredness.” be out visiting local businesses and locations to gather information for the guide. There is no cost to be involved. According to the Motion Picture Association of America, the film and TV industry is responsible for 7,826 Twin Metals Appreciation Days scheduled in Ely jobs in Minnesota alone, with $302 million in wages. Development of the guide is funded in part by ELY - Up North Jobs will host Whiteside Park. Tyler of Up North Jobs. “We invite Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation and St. Twin Metals Appreciation Days in “We want to thank Twin Metals visitors to sign our letter to Governor Louis County. Ely on July 26-28 at a booth located Minnesota for their many donations Tim Walz asking him to support For more information about Catalyst, visit www. at the intersection of Sheridan Street to our community and to learn of Twin Metals’ proposed underground catalystories.com. If you are interested in featuring and Eighth Avenue across from their plans for the future,’ said Gerald mining project.” your business in the production guide, please email Keely Gelineau at [email protected].

OUR COMMUNITY Please Help Us With Our Project The Ely-Winton Historical Society is beginning a building project. Our storage building on 325 West Shagawa Road is in very bad shape and we have concluded that it is better to replace the building than to patch up a 70+ year-old concrete block structure with failing walls. We have applied to the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board for funding and have received part of it. Even with help from the City of Ely we find we are still short and so arereaching out to our membership and friends to help. We are asking you to help us with a one-time donation, or as a sustaining member for three or five years. We are a 501c3 organization so yourdonation is tax deductible. Thank you so much for helping the Ely-Winton Historical Society preserve the history of this area. Sincerely yours, Ely-Winton Historical Society Board of Directors: Patricia Koski, President • Pam Turnbull, Vice President Theresa Jamnick, Treasurer, Joseph Mertel, Secretary Board Members: James Pluth, David Kess, Diana Moravitz, Celia Domich, Jim Beaty, Reed Petersen, Pam Brunfelt

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COOK YOUTH BASEBALL PeeWee Green T-Ball

Cook Majors Above Left: PeeWee coaches April Ploof, Ivy Chaulklin, Tony Pascuzzi and Beth Wilenius (far back row, left to right) with Cook Youth Baseball PeeWee league players. Back row (left to right): Donavon Barton, Andrew Hartway, Lincoln Antikinen, Levi Chaulklin, Payton Scofield; Middle row (left to right): Eli Lindgren, Cedar Holman, Alex Boone, Jack Hampson; Front row (left to right): Nathan Ploof, Vinny Pascuzzi, Sasha Hansen and Joshua Long.

Above Right: Coaches Matt Zupancich and Brent Chosa with Cook Youth Green T-Ball team. Back row (left to right): Liam Porter, Max Lehti, Ayden Anderson, Daniel Zupancich, Ellie Sherman; Front row (left to right): Ryker Nurmi, Brody Chosa, Silas Nurmi, Conner Anderson and Keenan Carlson.

Left: Cook Majors coaches Matt Clines and Jason Panichi with 2019 players. Majors replaces the former 12 U Little League team from previous years. Back row (left to right): Orion Erickson, Micaden Clines, Evan Anderson, Louie Panichi, Atreyu Marcelo; Middle row (left to right): Trajen Barto, Keenan Whitney, Dylan Leinonen, Kalvyn Benner; Front row (left to right): Ethan Ploof, Aiden Hartway and Alex Burckhardt. Photos by B. Smith Gray T-Ball Blue T-Ball

Coaches Sheldon Bergman and Travis Leinonen with Cook Youth Gray T-Ball Blue team coaches Steven Amundson and Doug Lange with their players. Back team players. Back row (left to right): Olivia Baumgartner, Brian Hannine, row (left to right): Brayden Amundson, Lauren Hampson, Jordon Herdman, Hudson Sheffer, Xena Hannine, Michaela Brunner; Front row (left to right) Brady Reece Whitney, Hunter Lang; Front row (left to right): Rowan Kirkpatrick, Bergman, Jack Hampson, Bailey Brunner, Luke Pretti, Ile Leinonen and Ladd Joselyn Pascuzzi, Samantha Amundson, Tikka Debeltz and Gunner Fultz. Pretti.

NEWS FROM THE LAKE Farms, fun and fish with the Teapot Dames along as well (or better) than considering all the sweating Woods, with Emily Schanke; Voyagaire Lodge with a special their neighbors. Another duty that everyone did) but every- beginner yoga is led by Sara dinner; Bingo starts at 7 p.m.; af- for the family was walking the one, even the kids, works when White. Women of the Water terwards you can “Bling” at the bean fields and pulling out the you grow up on a farm. Sum- meet every Tuesday at 2 p.m. Crane Lake Bar and Grill. What weeds. So, on the Sunday ritu- mer also provided a lot of jobs All new to seasoned boaters are a great finish to a great day. al drive, comments would give for the town kids too. invited to participate. Cost is Friday, July 26, is the “Fry credit to farmers who had clean Gardens are growing and $10 per week. for All” at Nelson’s Resort fields and those who had a lot gardeners are anxiously await- Wednesday, July 24, is the beach. A full menu rounds out of weeds and how they needed ing those homegrown tomatoes, Portage, Paddle, Swim Race. the fried walleye — and it only to get busy. carrots, beans and whatever Advanced registration for pairs costs $15. The official end to the Green Giant had many may be tempting the deer of the is requested for this 4.6-mile Trading Post Run and Kids Fish- farmers who would plant sweet area. Babies with spots are seen race, beginning at the Vermilion ing Contest is 5 p.m.; the fish fry corn in their fields to be - har trailing behind mommas who Gorge, paddling around Bayliss is from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. vested when ready. The jolly are out nibbling grass and what- Island and swimming to Pine Saturday winds up the Summer is definitely here! large fella would then send ever else they may find. Just Point Lodge. Much of this with week’s festivities with Cowboy Those who work outdoors his pickers and truckers to the stay away from the hostas! a 20-pound pack! They say this Angel Blue providing live mu- are probably more aware of that fields so that the corn could be Voyageur Days is July 22- event is growing in popularity, sic from 8 p.m. to midnight at than the rest of us. After last taken to the canning factory 27. Monday kicks off the week but the old Dames are not con- Voyagaire Lodge; Steve John- winter, we shouldn’t complain and end up as Niblets in cans, with the Trading Post Poker vinced. Pass us the chips and son tickles the ivories at Nel- but nonetheless, complaining is so that we could enjoy the pro- Run. Register and shop area dip and a margarita and we’ll son’s Resort. Great endings to a something we can do no mat- duce of summer all year long. businesses, pick up a card at think about it. great week. ter what. Growing up in a farm The “factory” provided many each place and the best five- Thursday, July 25, from 2 Zelda Bruns is back in the family, one old Dame realized jobs for young kids — many a card hand will earn prizes. to 6 p.m. will again find the pop- area visiting old friends; you at an early age that there are college student earned his next Any of the businesses can give ular art show at Nelson’s Resort. will remember that Zelda moved four kinds of weather: too hot, year of school during the sum- details on the run. Kids are in- Local artists featured are Debbie to South Carolina last October. too cold, too wet, or too dry! mer. The younger teens could vited to participate in a fishing Neurenberg, Rosalee Nieme, She points out that Spartanburg A big Sunday afternoon rit- earn money going “detassel- contest sponsored by Pine Point Lois Larson, Bob Kaiser, Chris weather is about the same, tem- ual was piling the whole family ing”— pulling the tassels out Lodge going on all week. Lange, Millie Nelson and Bon- perature-wise, but has much less into the car and driving around from selected rows of corn in Tuesday, July 23, Women nie DuFresne. humidity! the countryside checking out order to get seed corn. None of of the Water invite you to join Enjoy the beautiful art and Samantha, Sabrina Francke the crops. Farmers had to make the jobs were much fun and all in for a special Voyageur complimentary refreshments. sure their crops were coming of them dirty (that’s not even Days event, Yoga in the North Then go to Bingo at the See...DAMES pg. 7 TIMBERJAY Newspapers COOK/ORR LOCAL NEWS July 19, 2019 7 Youth talent show added to library lineup Cook-Orr Calendar by CRYSTAL DEY time and a book club on Wednes- is supported by contributions from Cook-Orr Editor days. Story time is designed for local businesses. Additionally, Monthly Meetings COOK – The spotlight is children ages birth to second kids can earn free coupons for the on summer reading at the Cook grade. The book club engages up- Saint Louis County Fair through Cook Seniors meet on the first Wednesday at 1 p.m. Public Library. New this year is a per elementary-age kids. the Read and Win program. For more information call 218-666-2726 or 218-666- youth talent show. “Kids talk about the books “There are several ways chil- 5578. Librarian Crystal Phillips said they like or are reading and partic- dren can participate in our summer the library traditionally hosts a pic- ipate in themed activities,” Phillips reading program,” Phillips said. said. Cook Public Library hours are Community Events nic to celebrate the conclusion of Wednesday, July 24 the summer reading program. The One themed activity teens en- Tuesday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Wednes- Cook Music in the Park, Wednesday, July 24 at 6 p.m. picnic and talent show will take joyed in the previous two years day 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 10 The Fabulous DIVAS with Vegas-style entertainment place on Wednesday, July 24 be- is the 100-point overnight event. a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 The Teen Advisory Board select- p.m. In addition to regular hours, and hi-jinks. ginning at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 29 “This is the first year we’ve ed Star Wars for this year’s theme. the library will be open Saturdays “Your Story as Art” with Kris Musto, Monday, July 29 added the talent show portion,” Seventh graders through seniors in July from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Northwoods Friends of Phillips said. “The talent show is in high school earn points by at- not meant to be a competition, just tending events, volunteering and Upcoming events the Arts Gallery on main street in Cook. Registration a celebration of our program.” checking out materials. Once they Get Caught Reading, Satur- required through nwfamn.org or calling 218-666-2153 The “It’s Showtime at Your have earned 100 points they are day, July 27, 9 to 11 a.m. or 218-780-6510. Cost is $40 for members; $55 for Library” themed event will take extended an invitation to a Friday Friends of the Cook Public Li- non-members plus an additional $5 supply fee paid place outdoors if weather permits. night sleepover, set for Aug. 16. brary meeting, Thursday, Aug. 15, the day of class. Ages 12 and older. Contact Kris at Children in grades six or [email protected] or 612-325-0258. Children and teens are encouraged 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 31 to visit the library to sign up for the younger are included in weekly tic- Brave Girls and Wise Women, talent show. tac-toe activities and receive priz- Friday, Aug. 16, 3:30 p.m. Cook Music in the Park, Wednesday, July 31 at 6 p.m. Other summer reading initia- es for completed activity books. Teen 100-point Star Wars Par- Beefeater Brothers featuring Anna Marie. A musical Phillips said the reading program variety with a nod to Patsy Cline. tives include volunteer-led story ty, Friday, Aug. 16. Thursday, Aug. 8 Arrowhead Library System Bookmobile, Thursday, WILLY WONKA ON STAGE, JULY 19-21 Aug. 8: Nett Lake Community Center 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.; Crane Lake Ranger Station 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Orr Lake Country ReMax building 1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Kabetogama Town Hall 3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. For more information visit www.alslib.info, call 218-741-3840 or write Arrowhead Library System, 5528 Emerald Ave., Mt. Iron, MN 55768. Northwoods Friends of the Arts hosts Linda Freeman’s Rosemailing, Thursday, Aug. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the gallery. Ages 11 to adult. For more information, visit www.nwfamn.org. Friday, Aug. 16 Northwoods Friends of the Arts hosts Elsie Hyppa’s Native American Weaving, Friday Aug. 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Cook Library. Ages 8 to adult. Pre- registration required by calling 218-780-1151. Thursday, Aug. 29 Arrowhead Library System Bookmobile, Thursday, Aug. 29: Nett Lake Community Center 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.; Crane Lake Ranger Station 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Orr Lake Country ReMax building 1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Kabetogama Town Hall 3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. For more information, visit www.alslib.info, call 218-741-3840 or write Arrowhead Library System, 5528 Emerald Ave., Mt. Iron, MN 55768. Thursday, Sept. 12 and Friday, Sept. 13 Watercolor Workshop on Thursday, Sept. 12 and Friday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Northwoods Friends of the Arts features a two-day autumn watercolor painting workshop taught by Mary Beth Downs. Pre-registration required, cost is $60 for NWFA Aidan Einhorn as Charlie and Logan Bitz Daum as Willy Wonka. submitted photo members and $75 for non-members. Workshop will take place at the Cook Community Center, 510 E BIGFORK – The Edge Cen- “Willy Wonka is filled with Friday and Saturday perfor- Gopher Dr. Register by calling 218-666-2153 or write ter in Bigfork presents “Willy big dreams and a generous sprin- mances begin at 7 p.m. with a Wonka” Friday, July 19, Satur- kle of candy, which just so hap- Sunday show at 2 p.m.. Tickets NWFA, PO Box 44, Cook, MN 55723. day, July 20 and Sunday, July 21. pens to be the ingredient for an are $12 for adults and $5 for chil- Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka is excellent summer,” said Swobo- dren. a musical adaptation based on the da. “Charlie’s big heart and open For more information, vis- book “Charlie and The Chocolate eyes bring us on a fantastical jour- it https://edgecenterarts.org or the Factory.” The play, directed by ney from nothing to everything, www.facebook.com/EdgeCenter- TIMBERJAY Nikki Swoboda, is produced by and all kinds of wild adventures Arts, email admin@edgecenter- The Cook-Orr Timberjay is pub- the Stages Theatre Company. in between.” arts.org, or call 218-743-6670. lished weekly on Friday by The Tim- berjay, Inc. Offices are at 414 Main St., Box 636, Tower, MN 55790 [218- DAMES...Continued from page 6 753-2950] and Box 718, Ely, MN and Casey Erickson visited grand- trout or landlocked salmon. The Some believe they are the results 55731 [218-365-3114]. Fax number is 218-753-2916. mother Sue Dahl in Duluth. They fish go back to their birthplace to of Jody and her fellow artists for E-mail address is [email protected]. Visit our came home with a great package spawn. Several don’t make it, but the art work. The Dames prefer to website: www.timberjay.com. of fish caught by Sue off her dock get caught in rapids or falls. Many believe the spooning story. The en- Entered as Periodicals at the Post Office in Tow- at Lake Superior. The girls also of Crane Lake’s fish did not make tire community thanks Jody and her er, Minnesota. POSTMASTER: Send address changes worked in a wonderful shopping the rapids in the creek entering the fellow artists for the wonderful art to: The Timberjay, P.O. Box 636, Tower, MN 55790. trip. lake at the bridge. The bridge rail- work on the fish. Three award-winning community editions are pub- Never doubt that there are fish ings are full of fish. They may be Hope you have a great week. lished each week for Cook/Orr, Tower/Soudan, and in Crane Lake. Some of the fish are dying but are attractive to see and Until next week, the Teapot Dames Ely. spooning now, especially the lake add to the welcome to the lake. are singing off! Publisher Marshall Helmberger General Manager Jodi Summit Highway construction begins Monday Staff Writers Melissa Roach Stephanie Ukkola COOK – Road con- tion to allow for access 53 will be reduced to A Ely Editor Keith Vandervort struction along Highway to all adjacent roadways. one lane during daytime Cook/Orr Editor Crystal Dey 53 south of Cook begins Work is anticipated to be operation by utilizing a Tradition Office Manager M. M. White on Monday, July 22. completed by Aug. 30. flagging operation. Crews Graphics/Ad Sales/ Crews will be con- Additionally, four will work six days a week of Trust Staff Writer Scarlet Lynn Stone structing a reduced con- new passing lane seg- during daylight hours. 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PIRAGIS NORTHWOODS & TOFTE LAKE CENTER Courtney Yasmineh reading on July 25, in concert on July 26

ELY- Songwriter and Northwoods author Courtney Yasmineh will perform a full length concert of her own songs and some of her favorite folk rock classics on Friday, July 26 at 7 p.m. at the Tofte Lake Center, 2209 Fernberg Rd. in Ely. Yasmineh will also be at Piragis Northwoods Co. in Ely at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, reading from her first novel which is based on her Jumpin’ Jehosafats jazz/gospel band own adventure of living on Lake coming to Ely on July 31 Vermilion for a winter alone as a teen in the 1970s. ELY- The Jumpin’ Jehosafats have been She’ll have her books and CDs blending traditional jazz and Gospel for more than on hand at both events for purchase twenty-five years, raising money for charity and and signing. lifting spirits. The men and women of this group Courtney Yasmineh was raised play a total of thirteen instruments - horns, piano, in Chicago, but ran away to the north drums, strings, and flute among them, and they woods of Minnesota at seventeen Songwriter and author Courtney Yasmineh will be in concert at sing, too. They have played community concerts, and graduated from Tower-Soudan Tofte Lake Center in Ely on Friday, July 26. prisons, riverboats, churches, nursing homes, state High School in 1979. She received submitted photo fairs, and homeless shelters in the Upper Midwest, a scholarship in creative writing and and also toured Haiti and Jamaica. The JJs have she was introduced to the music of Yasmineh lives in Minneapolis and went on to graduate from Macalester native Bob Dylan. She has made nine is the 2019 recipient of the Gaia been featured artists with the Twin Cities Jazz College in 1983. She attributes much Society Concert Series and played for numerous full-length albums of her own music Fellowship Award offered each year of her songwriting inspiration to her and has toured extensively in Europe by the Tofte Lake Center. local, regional, and national events for the United time in Northern Minnesota where Methodist Church. They have released two CDs, and across the USA in recent years. the first entitled “I’m Movin’ On,” and the second, “Blessed are the Peacemakers,” both with tradition- CRANE LAKE al and original tunes. Based in the Twin Cities, the band includes two Elyites: Suzanne Mades on flute and Elton Brown on tuba. The Jumpin’ Jehosafats Voyageur Days start on Monday will be playing in the Whiteside Park bandshell on Wednesday, July 31 at 7 p.m. This toe-tapping CRANE LAKE- The fun begins free concert is a gift to the community from the on Monday, July 22 as Crane Lake Ely United Methodist Church (where the concert celebrates its annual Voyageur Days. will be held in case of rain). Freewill donations The Kids Fishing Contest and will be given to “Young Life” Youth Ministry in the Trading Post Poker Run begin Ely. The Ely concert kicks off this year’s “Annual on July 22, and both activities run Jumpin’ Jehosafats World Tour of Northern all week. The Crane Lake Chapel Minnesota,” with appearances the following days in is hosting a Vacation Bible School Emily, Pine River, and Little Falls. for ages 5-12 on July 22-25 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. The theme for the Grief education and support group camp is Minions. begins Aug. 5 On Tuesday, July 23, Women of the Water is hosting Yoga in VIRGINIA- A six-week grief education and the Northwoods at 2 p.m. Meet at support group will be taking place this fall on Handberg’s Marine. Bring your Monday evenings from 6 - 8 p.m. on Aug. 5, 12, 19, yoga mat, towel, and water bottle. 26; Sept. 9 and 16 at the Peace United Methodist The group will boat over to a perfect Church, 303 9th Ave. S in Virginia. yoga spot. This is a beginners’ class, Experiencing the death of a loved one can be so great for all ages and skill levels. a very difficult experience, learning about the grief On Wednesday, July 24, from Take a ride in a Voyageur-style canoe on Thursday, July 25 at process and having support from others can help 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. there is the Portage, Voyagaire Lodge from noon - 3 p.m. file photo a great deal. Please consider reserving your spot Paddle, Swim Race at Voyagaire to participate in this six-week grief education and Lodge. Complete this 4.6 mile loop artists include Rosalee Nieme, Lois beach of Nelson’s Resort. Enjoy support group. It is open to anyone in the area who beginning with the Vermilion Gorge Larson, Bob Kaiser, Chris Lang, this delicious meal of fried fish (with has experienced the death of a loved one. There is hike, ending in a paddle around Millie Nelson, Bonnie DuFresne plenty of sides) cooked over an open no cost for this group. Registration is recommended Bear Island. Registration required, and others. Browse beautiful art and flame by our friendly Crane Lake but not required. t-shirts for all who complete the enjoy complimentary refreshments. Voyageur Days hosts. A complete If you have questions about this group or would race. Call Gretchen to register at 2019 will include a special tribute to walleye dinner for $15 per person. like to register, please call 1-877-851-2213 or 218- 218-993-2266. beloved artist Terry Palm. The Trading Post Poker Run offi- 749-7975 by Friday, Aug. 2. This group is spon- On Thursday, July 25 stop by From 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., enjoy cially ends at 5 p.m. The best hand wins! sored and facilitated by Essentia Health St. Mary’s Voyagaire Lodge from 12 noon – 3 Nelson’s famous Smorgasbord The Kids Fishing Contest winner East Range Hospice. p.m. for free guided 22’ Voyageur Dinner. Steve Johnson will perform announced at 9 p.m. at Pine Point Canoe Rides. Join Voyageurs on the piano beginning at 5 p.m. all Lodge. From 8 p.m. – 12 mid- National Park staff in traditional weekend. night enjoy Cowboy Angel Blue at BUYING Read It garb (singing optional). Other kids’ The popular “Fry For All” is Voyagaire Lodge. SCRAP activities too! There will be an Art on Saturday, July 27 from 4:30 – 7 For a full schedule of events, METAL Show in the game room at Nelson’s p.m. at Nelson’s Resort. All you can visit www.visitcranelake.com. HERE Resort from 2 – 6 p.m. Featured eat walleye dinner at the beautiful Quad Cities Recycling, Inc., Buying: Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Scrap Metal and Junk Vehicles. We do Demolition Site Work 7735 Co. Rd. 921, Virginia, MN 55792 located just off of Hwy 135 between Virginia and Gilbert behind the SLC Garage. “We are a Local Business... MAILBOAT EXCURSIONS Doing Business Locally” See 80 miles of Lake Vermilion Open: Wed & Thurs 8-6 Friday 8-3 9 AM-12 Noon • Call for Reservations Questions? Call: 218-741-0111 Marina Hours: Mon-Sat 8-6 • Sun 9-4 6143 Pike Bay Drive • 218-753-4190 www.aronsonboatworks.com The Place to be the Week of CRAFT PROVEN JULY 22 - JULY 27 CRAFT SHOW SHOW - Crane Lake - Timberwolves Hockey The Shack’s Come Celebrate With Us! CRAFT and VENDOR SHOW The July 26-27, 2019 2-WHEEL TUESDAY Weekend’s Ely Ice Arena • Taco (During Blueberry Arts Festival) Specials BIG EVENT... Come out and support our kids • Large Smothered and their passion for the sport. Burritos Saturday, July 27 This is the main fundraiser we have every year, to help pay for Fry for All the overnight trips, buses for the LIVE MUSIC trips, team jackets for the new $15 per person • Margaritas $5 players, and other items • Come on 2-Wheels Travel by ATV, CAR needed for the team. and Get $1 OFF or BOAT to a fish fry at Thank you, ALL BEERS & DRINKS! Nelson’s Resort Beach. 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LAW ENFORCEMENT Suspect in Orr bank robbery set to go to trial next month by MARCUS WHITE Following the inci- to represent himself in without an attorney. Lindeman is accused was arrested without Cook/Orr Editor dent, Lindeman was the case. Lindeman has also of pepper-spraying two incident. The two tellers charged with First Degree Court documents requested that Judge bank tellers at the Ameri- were taken to the Cook HIBBING – Wil- Aggravated Robbery. He also show that Lindeman Mark Starr be removed can Bank adjacent to Pel- Hospital and treated for liam Lindeman was to has pled not guilty to the requested a Rule 20 hear- from the case since Starr ican Bay Foods before exposure to pepper spray. have gone to trial here charge. ing in writing earlier this was the judge who signed fleeing the scene on an Witnesses told the this week following a According to court spring. Rule 20 hearings the warrant for his arrest. ATV. Law enforcement Timberjay last year they March 2018 robbery documents in St. Louis are part of a court mental That request was denied. officers quickly caught had observed Lindeman at the American Bank County, Lindeman has health evaluation that can Lindeman has been up with him at his res- around the bank for sev- branch office in Orr. fired at least two of his also be used to determine in the St. Louis County idence after following eral days prior to the rob- Numerous delays have assigned public defend- whether a defendant is Jail since his arrest 16 tracks left behind in the bery. now pushed the jury trial ers and as recently as eligible and/or able to months ago. His bail is snow from the bank to date to Aug. 8. March of this year tried represent themselves set at $50,000. his residence. Lindeman ORR...Continued from page 1 were gone. enough wire to consti- the city to explore the idea. “Everyone knows who is Schultz reported the inci- and a bag of frozen items— The missing doors, it tute a felony, according Carter said she’d be con- doing this,” said Carter, dent to law enforcement all of which the owner of turns out, were a somewhat to Supervising Deputy tacting the county sheriff’s who fears that the lack of shortly before 2 a.m., the property identified unusual target. “A lot Shannon Schultz, in office to learn more about serious consequences in noting that he had seen as her possessions. The of the things stolen are Hibbing. So Haselow what’s involved in estab- many cases discourages Lund walk across the deputies also found that chainsaws, tools, boat issued the three men mis- lishing such a program. people from reporting property where he was the vehicle they were motors, etc.,” according demeanor theft citations, She said it isn’t expected break-ins or offering infor- staying. Schultz knew driving was unregistered to Orr City Clerk Cheri impounded the vehicle to cost the city any money. mation out of concern Lund and was aware that in Minnesota and that Carter. “It’s not big-ticket they were driving, and “It’s just getting people for possible retaliation. he was the subject of a the license plates had items, and they’re things made arrangements to who are willing to do “That’s especially since restraining order prohib- apparently been switched that probably seem ‘petty’ have the wire returned to it,” she said. “They have they end up back on the iting him from being on from a Pontiac Grand Prix to the county sheriff, but its rightful owner. to be trained on how to streets right away,” stated the property. Schultz later registered to a woman in not to everyone who has The three are sched- respond… it can’t just be Carter. reported that Lund and a Virginia. to replace a chainsaw or uled for a court appear- a vigilante group.” But at least a couple second male were moving Both Lund and boat motor.” ance on Aug. 12. Cote said he likes of those suspects may be through buildings on the Francke now face a felony While perception of Cote said he hasn’t the idea of a neighbor- out of commission for a property with flashlights. burglary charge and Lund crime can sometimes be experienced any break- hood watch, although he while, thanks again to a Deputies arrived on faces a gross misdemean- exaggerated, it’s clear ins or thefts yet, but he acknowledges it may take tip from an alert resident the scene at 2:22 a.m. and or charge for violating a that the Pelican Lake said other neighbors time to establish. “The and a prompt response located Francke, taking restraining order. Francke area has seen a spike in haven’t been so lucky. thing with the watch is by law enforcement. him into custody. They faces a second felony reported thefts and bur- “It’s getting to be a pretty much everyone here Walter Tobias “Toby” found Licht lying on the count for fifth-degree glaries in 2019. Residents problem,” said Cote, who knows everyone.” Lund, age 62, and Justin front seat of a pickup truck possession of a “not small of Leiding Township, has recently installed secu- “People recognize Robert Francke, age 38, that Francke and Lund had amount” of illegal drugs which encompasses the rity cameras surrounding when someone is unfa- both remained in the St. apparently driven to the and a gross misdemeanor bulk of Pelican Lake, his house. Other neighbors miliar or suspicious,” said Louis County Jail as of property. Lund apparently charge for evading motor reported just four bur- on his once quiet and safe Cote. “The more pairs of Wednesday this week after gave deputies the slip, but vehicle taxes, along with glaries or thefts in all road have done the same, eyes watching, the better.” their arrest for burglary they issued a warrant for two misdemeanor traffic of 2018, according to he said. Deputy Schultz agrees at an Orr area residence his arrest. He was later citations. data from the St. Louis that the public has an on July 8. A third suspect arrested and booked into County Sheriff’s Office. Solutions important role to play. in the case, Sheila Rose the county jail on July 12. By contrast, residents Residents of the area “The public is definitely Licht, was arrested on an The deputies found have reported eight such are also exploring the our best partner. They have outstanding warrant from a number of stolen goods incidents so far this year, creation of a neighborhood many sets of eyes.” Carlton County. in the pickup, including a with at least six since watch effort to try to keep Orr area resident Leon chain saw, tools, a bicycle, May. a closer eye on suspicious Lack of Unofficially, the activity. Orr Mayor Joel consequences? number of incidents is Astleford told members substantially higher. “It Some of those con- of the Orr City Council cerned by the recent break- sounds like at least 28 earlier this month that he people have reported ins expressed frustration had been approached by that those responsible for thefts recently,” said several people interested in Carter. The sheriff’s the violations rarely seem setting up a watch and the to face serious conse- office notes that people council gave its okay for may report incidents to quences for their actions. neighbors and friends, “We are NOT just a private club!” but don’t always file Although we love our members, we offer a wide array reports with the sheriff, so many such cases don’t Ely-Winton of services to the public! make it into official crime • Pontoon, fishing boat, and runabout rentals statistics. Historical Society Often, people don’t • Rent and sell tubes and accessories report such crimes • Convenience store full of tackle, live bait, ice, and pop because they figure Summer History Nights Programs • Premium 91 Non-Oxy gas available on the dock there’s little the police NEW• Slip SL rentalIPS by, StheT day,ORN week,AEGW Emonth S &LI PandS season, STORAGE & can do. Gabrielson said All programs begin at 7 p.m. They will be held in she and her husband did CL 104 at Vermilion Community College. IN / O• FullUT service SER marineVIC Erepair--includingIN / OUT S on-siteERV serviceICE report the theft of their All programs are free and open to the public. • Ample parking and a NprivateEW launch SLIP S, STORAGE & doors and were pleased A free-will donation is appreciated. with the prompt response IN / OUT SERVICE July 17: Archaeology with Sue Mulholland Former StandingAnd Bear M watcharina forNF upcomingorEmeWr Sta nSdinLg IBeventsPearS Ma,r inS alike…TORAGOE & from a sheriff’s deputy 2nd ANNUAL LABOR DAY PIG ROAST O in the area. “But I don’t IN / OUT SERVICE July 31: The History of Co-op Point with 15 LoOcationFoods & Beverages1Fo 5•r mYard Lero Scta Gamesntdioinngs Be a&r M Give-awaysarina expect to get them back,” Sally Koski and Val Myntti she said, noting that law acroOss MN, WI, Live Entertainmentacross M •N Marina, WI, Tours and IL enforcement in the area is August 14: Ethnic Diversity on the Iron Range and IL 1Fo5rm Lero Sctantdioinngs Bear Marina “spread pretty thin.” with David Kess. 1 Marina Dr. ● Tower,across MNMN, ●W 218-753-3033I, Sometimes, Tod VanNorman-Operationsand IL Manager however, law enforce- 15 Locations ment catches a break with across MN, WI, help from the public— and IL and a recent call from a local resident who spotted a suspicious vehicle speeding from a neighbor’s residence was one such example. Dennis Cote said he was enjoying a morning cup of coffee from his front porch when he spotted the vehicle, an older red Chevy Blazer with a blown out back window and called it in. Sheriff’s Deputy Mark Haselow was in the area and responded quickly. He encountered the vehicle and pulled the three occupants over, finding a stash of copper wire they had taken from a pile of wire outside Cote’s neighbor’s residence. The three individuals, Nathan and Cody Telega, and Aaron Sampson, all in their late 20s or early 30s, had apparently fled the scene before taking 10 July 19, 2019 TIMBERJAY Newspapers

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HEALTH...Continued from page 1 White said she under- we stick to what we do patient, and we are seeing months to come up with we had,” Coyle said. that people may think we stood why the Ely hospital best.” That same rationale our numbers of patients what we were going to do “We want to be able to should be offering, but we has discontinued other was behind the hospital’s decreasing.” and we worked extremely provide the best care to as just can’t do it. We are too services, such as delivery decision a few years ago Coyle said the deci- hard to make sure there many people as possible,” small and we don’t have of babies. “That is special- to stop providing ob/gyn sion to discontinue the were other resources in Coyle said. “But we can’t the resources.” ized care, and they weren’t services. service was not an easy the community that could be all things to all people. delivering enough babies He said companies one. “We took some six handle the few patients that There are a lot of services to provide that service, that specialize in home especially in an emergency health care are in the best situation,” she said. position to provide those FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, FORD MOTOR COMPANY ANNOUNCED She noted that home services. “They are experts health care, which can in the field,” said Coyle. 20% SAVINGS ON SPECIFIC FORD MODELS include physical therapy, “Not that we weren’t FORD OF HIBBING HAS GONE EVEN FURTHER!! wound dressing, medica- experts, but as a commu- tion distribution and other nity hospital we are the basic nursing care is very jack-of-all trades people.” 2019 f150 XLt 4x4 2019 f150 XLt spoRt important once the patient Coyle said ensuring cReW cab leaves the hospital. “Home the hospital’s long-term **49 4x4 supeR cab navigation, Tailgate step, ecoboost * sport pKg, ecoboost, Ford pass saVe 24% health care is basic nursing financial viability requires aVaiLabLe $51,500 MSRP care and there is a real need that the facility provide saVe 24% $48,550 MSRP for that here, and not just services that are sustain- -2,250 CHROME/NAV DISC -2,000 PWR/CHROME DISC for the elderly,” she said. able. “We have seen a -750* FORD CREDIT CASH -750* FORD CREDIT CASH “Anybody may be in need 43-percent decrease in the -500 RETAIL BONUS CASH -500 RETAIL BONUS CASH of home care at some time utilization of our (home -2,750 CUSTOMER CASH -2,750 CUSTOMER CASH in their life. 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BREITUNG TOWNSHIP Wastewater board to undertake $33,000 pilot study The wastewater board put aside after the depart- solution has not yet been on Saturday, July 20. under construction. by STEPHANIE UKKOLA is also looking at installing ment passed subsequent decided upon. Heard a complaint Sent a grant appli- Staff Writer a secondary treatment sys- tests, but the board has Heard from main- that a home on Church cation to the local broad- SOUDAN- At the tem,which could be used in determined that addi- tenance director Dale Street settled as a result band steering committee Breitung Township board case of failure of the main tional treatment will be Swanson that township of the Church Street sewer for a Blandin Foundation meeting, July 11, Tower- system as well as increase needed in the future. THM maintenance received and project performed by Broadband grant for a Breitung Wastewater the quality of the water and haliocidic acids are put down 5,500 gallons of Mesabi Bituminous last public computer that will Board Supervisor Matt supply generally. byproducts of chlorine. dust control for dirt roads summer and is now having be located in the com- Tuchel gave an update Tuchel said the board Tower-Breitung’s water just before the 4th of July trouble with opening munity center. The grant to the board on a major has applied for $3 million system operators must but it was an insufficient doors. Another home on request includes a com- upgrade to the water treat- in funding through the state boost levels of chlorine amount and more will be Church Street is having puter, printer, desk and ment system currently bonding bill and that Mike on occasion to counteract requested next year. trouble with driveway office chair, a total of under consideration. Larson from SEH was surface water that enters Heard that 350 hot flooding. about $3,500. The town- This fall, the wastewa- optimistic that three-quar- the well system. dogs and 15 gallons of Approved sending ship will be providing the ter board will be starting ters of the project could In other news, the ice cream were consumed out a request for propane required 25percent match a $33,000 pilot study be funded through state Breitung board: at the Breitung Township bids, and heard that with office supplies, space, through SEH Engineering bonding. Tuchel said the Approved change picnic. It’s estimated at Supervisor Chuck Tekautz and a change order on to determine the most project ranks second on orders for increasing least 250 people in were would like to check into the the current construction effective and economical the state’s Project Priority the size of the walkway attendance. Overall, the cost of having the township project. ways to remove both List and that they would between the community picnic was deemed a purchase its own propane  Directed Supervisor organic and inorganic be seeking IRRRB and center building and the success. The pool proved tank and accessories, to Greg Dostert to seek esti- material in the Tower/ CDBG funds as well to attached garage behind it very popular for children, make it easier to change mates for the installation Soudan source water, cover the remainder of ,and to fill a catch basin but it deflated. A new pool vendors in the future. of hockey boards at the reduce the amount of the project, though some that was in the floor. will likely be purchased  Heard from township rink. Swanson surface water infiltration in funding will likely need  Approved an for next summer’s picnic. Chairman Tim Tomsich, and Dostert noted that the the system, and to increase to be in the form of a loan. invoice of $2,062 for ser-  Heard from who requested the clerk boards have been waiting the quality of water overall. Tuchel said the board vices from ARI. Treasurer Jorgine Gornick contact other local com- a year for installation. The study will explore a has been looking at doing Discussed that the that the remainder of the munities for their rental The next town- number of alternate treat- this project since 2016 Soudan Post Office will township’s apportionment policies of public spaces, ship meeting will be on ment systems to find the when water tested over the experience a disruption to was received. such as the Tower Civic Wednesday, July 24 at one that would deliver the limit for trihalomethanes use of the lobby in August Heard that the Old Center, to prepare for noon. highest quality water for (THM) and haliocidic while it is being remod- Settlers Picnic will be held rentals of the township’s residents. acids. The project was eled, though a remedy at McKinley Campground community room currently

VETERANS SUPPORT Lake Country Power receives Employer of Veterans Award GRAND RAPIDS- operating officer for Lake to accept this prestigious employees are veterans. categories were added up was nominated for the Lake Country Power is Country Power, accepted award. Thank you. Our The first American to the current nine award award by D. Marvin Hill, honored to accept the the award on behalf of values at Lake Country Legion Veterans programs. In 1969, The a Lake Country Power Employer of Veterans the co-op. LCDR Howe Power - integrity, safety Employment and Veterans Employment and member who served 38 Award from The American served as a P-3 Mission and quality, innovation, Education Commission Education Commission continuous years between Legion Department of Commander and provided communication, team- Award was established in expanded its Employer the Army, Minnesota Minnesota. intelligence surveillance work and respect - are 1947 and recognized indi- Awards Program when it Army National Guard, The award was pre- and reconnaissance during what you’ll find in each viduals across the country created an award category Army Reserve at Fort sented to the cooperative Operation Iraqi Freedom. American veteran as well who had established out- for employers of veterans. Snelling, and Independent during the Department Speaking before an as each person serving in standing records in the Lake Country Ready Reserve at St. Convention in Willmar audience of more than 300 active duty.” employment and retention Power’s award represents Louis, Mo. this summer. people, Howe said, “Lake 11 percent of Lake of workers with disabil- medium-sized companies Derek Howe, chief Country Power is honored Country Power’s 134 ities. Since that time, in Minnesota. The co-op 15th Anniversary!

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PERFORMING ARTS To live and die for love

Cast members from La Traviata perform Monday evening at Washington Auditorium in Ely. Photos by K. Vandervort Northern Lights Festival hosts La Traviata opera in Ely

by KEITH VANDERVORT by the stern demands of Alfredo’s Germany, Poland, China, Estonia Ely Editor father, Giorgio. From the frenzy and Slovenia. of Violetta’s pleasure-filled life to The Northern Lights Music ELY – Opera fans here were her heart-wrenching decision to Festival concludes this weekend treated to Giuseppe Verdi’s sumptu- leave her beloved, Verdi’s opera with a final chamber concert, includ- ous melodies and timeless depiction is a tribute to what it means to live ing performances by festival school of tragic love Monday night as the and die for love. participants, in Aurora on Friday, Northern Lights Music Festival pre- The dramatic production was July 19 at 7 p.m. Opera scenes sented La Traviata at Washington conducted by Darko Butorac, who with piano accompaniment will be Auditorium. has established himself as a con- presented on Saturday, July 20 at What is described as an unde- ductor in demand both in Europe Mesabi Range College, beginning niable favorite for generations, La and America. Butorac serves as at 7 p.m. Traviata takes place in Paris and Music Director of the Tallahassee The Northern Lights Music surroundings, in the late 1700s. Symphony and the Asheville Festival, now in its 16th season, La Traviata music director Darko Butorac Violetta, a glamorous courte- Symphony, following his debut is made possible by the generosity addresses the audience. san, gives up everything for her with the Belgrade Philharmonic in of many patrons and foundations, devoted lover, Alfredo, only to 2011. Guest conducting engage- including Ely’s Donald G. Gardner have their idyllic affair shattered ments have also brought him to Humanities Trust.

Cecilia Violetta Lopez (front row, third from left) leads opera singers during a performance of La Cecilia Violetta Lopez and Jeffrey Mattsey sing Traviata by the Northern Lights Music Festival in Ely on Monday. during a scene from the play. Public is hopeful ‘Ringo’ the bear has lost his ring by MARSHALL HELMBERGER Wall Street Journal reporter who his garbage can lid, but he said Managing Editor visited Ely recently to report on it’s now been at least two weeks the situation. since they received their last ELY— Where’s Ringo? Some people who were report of the bear. That’s been the question the past familiar with Ringo say he’s “It’s a good thing,” said couple weeks as a bear dubbed still around, without his ring, Maslowski. “We have plenty “Ringo” by many in the area which it appears he managed of other bear issues to deal with appears to have freed himself to remove by himself, probably this time of year.” from a ring-like garbage can lid earlier this month. DNR wildlife officials had that apparently got stuck around That’s when the calls about been unsuccessful in their efforts his neck earlier this spring. the bear, which had kept local to live trap the bear earlier this The bear, known for a gentle DNR wildlife staff busy, sud- summer, but Maslowski said the disposition, had maintained a denly stopped. DNR wildlife trap is no longer deployed and regular feeding route among lake to residents and visitors alike. of phone calls to the DNR’s biologist Jeremy Maslowski likely won’t be used again unless cabins in the Ely and Babbitt Its appearance, with its prom- Tower area wildlife office and said there’s no way to confirm someone reports a new sighting area, making it highly visible inent collar, generated a flood even attracted the attention of a that Ringo has been freed from of the bear, still wearing his ring. 2B July 19, 2019 TIMBERJAY Newspapers Fabulous Flying Finns exhibit 1,000 regional students received Buddy Backpacks REGIONAL- More forward to the backpacks volunteers over the pre- now open at Nelimark Museum than 35,000 meal kits were each week. Some report vious year. The program distributed to 1,000 chil- an increase in attendance would not be possible EMBARRASS- The dren through the United on Fridays and believe for area children without “Fabulous Flying Finns” Way of Northeastern it’s due to the Buddy volunteers and financial exhibit is on display this Minnesota (UWNEMN)’s Backpack program. contributors.” In addition summer at the Nelimark Buddy Backpack program Student feedback to the weekly meal kits, Homestead Museum in during the 2018-2019 aligns with that of school UWNEMN provides a Embarrass. The exhibit school year. staff.“I’ve gotten through complete hygiene kit to tells the story of the In total, 850 children some rough days being all children enrolled in the Embarrass High School in 14 Iron Range school hungry because of Buddy program. track team during the districts, all Head Start Backpacks,” one said. “It’s Volunteer opportu- early 1950s that thrilled sites, 150 students in hard to work on an empty nities to pack Buddy the Minnesota sports four Koochiching County stomach.” Backpacks will begin world. school districts, and at “Buddy Backpacks again in September. For During the 1920s, KOOTASCA Head Start makes me happy because volunteer opportunities, Finland’s Paavo Nurmi were served by the program I can’t concentrate when to donate to the Buddy was hailed as the world’s last year. UWNEMN’s I’m hungry,” another Backpack program, or greatest long distance Buddy Backpack program echoed. School staff said to read the full survey runner and recognized submitted photo supplies nutritious, non- there is a need for the results, visit www.united- across America as “the at Minneapolis Washburn ing over a cup of coffee. perishable, child-friendly Buddy Backpack program waynemn.org. Flying Finn.” It was a and Southwest. Area Friday is always “bread food items to children to not only sustain but to Since 1966, the United title that resurfaced a sports writers quickly day,” with fresh rolls at risk of going hungry grow. They responded that Way of Northeastern quarter of a century later dubbed them “the Flying and breads available for over the weekends and more than 140 additional Minnesota (UWNEMN) in northern Minnesota, Finns.” purchase, and rhubarb on holiday breaks from children would be in need has been a volunteer-based when for a few brief years The Nelimark slushies too! school. of Buddy Backpacks if organization serving the little Embarrass High Homestead Museum is Make plans to spend UWNEMN conducts the program were able to needs of individuals School thrilled the world open every Thursday, some time with us, learn- an annual survey with expand. and families on the Iron of sports with its exploits Friday, and Saturday ing about the history of participating children “Our goal at Range (Northern St. Louis on the cinder tracks from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Embarrass and espe- and school staff who UWNEMN is to ensure County and Eastern Itasca of the state. So gifted through the month of cially the story of those assist in administering that no children in our County) and Koochiching were these Embarrass September. Walk around “Fabulous Flying Finns.” the program. According region go home hungry,” County. The organiza- athletes that they not the museum and see the The Nelimark Homestead to survey results, teachers said UWNEMN Resource tion’s mission is to unite only beat the best from Flying Finns exhibit, as Museum is located at and nurses say children Development and Events and focus our communities larger nearby schools, well as the other exhibits. the corner of Hwy. 21 using the program feel Director Elizabeth Kelly. in creating measurable but were able to take on Purchase special gifts and East Salo Road in more self-sufficient and “We are grateful for the results to improve people’s and defeat such perennial made by the Farmstead Embarrass. capable, worry less about outpouring of support lives and strengthen our Minnesota track powers Artisans and enjoy visit- food availability, and look from both donors and families. Tower Area ATV Safety Class scheduled for Aug. 22 TOWER- There will and receive their certif- page click on (Education/ spent. (Parents, please let Safety Certificate can be of hands-on instructors, be a Field Day for the icate. The ATV Safety Safety), from the drop your children do the class purchased for another parents are asked to help Minnesota ATV Safety Certificate becomes valid down, pick (Recreational themselves.) This will $10 from the Minnesota their children by teaching Course on Thursday, Aug. at age 12. DNR ATV Vehicle Safety Classes), get the certificate needed Department of Natural them the basic fundamen- 22 at 4 p.m. until approxi- Certification is required next choose (All-terrain to enroll in an ATV Field Resources. This certif- tals of handling an ATV. mately 8 p.m. at the Tower of anyone born after July vehicle ATV Safety Day; students over 16 do icate will become valid Students are asked to sign Civic Center. 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ELY TUESDAY NITE LIVE • JULY 23 Blueberry/Art Festival marks 39 years 9am-7:59pm Steger Mukluk Store: Sign up for a drawing for Mukluk give-away-1 pair any style 2-3:30pm Dorothy Molter Museum: Camp KWITCHURBELIAKIN, Runs July 26-28; featuring as many as 260 artists and crafters outdoor learning, Kids 4-12. Registration recommended 2-4pm Pioneer Mine/Ely Arts & Heritage: Historic Ely Pioneer by KEITH VANDERVORT Saturday performances feature Bill Mine Museum Open Ely Editor Maxwell and Cowboy Angel Blue, 4pm Historic Walking Tour: Meet Your Guide in front 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. “We top of City Hall things off on Sunday with Pat and 5-7pm Whiteside Park: Farmers Market/NLAA Artist Market ELY— The region’s annual Donna Surface and the Boundary 6-7pm Whiteside Park: City Band Concert mass migration to the Blueberry/ 5:30-6:30pm Mealey’s Tiki Deck-Accordion Music: Bernie Palcher Water Boys, on stage from noon-1 Art Festival will get underway next 7-9pm Mealey’s Tiki Deck-Music: Matt Fetterer, Jef Cierniak, p.m. and 2-3 p.m.,” Cashman said. Friday, July 26, at Ely’s Whiteside Andy Messerschmidt There is plenty for the younger 6-9pm Rockwood-Music: Alan Phillips Park and run through Sunday, July folks to do, including bungee 7-9pm Snowbank Lodge-Music: Barb Hall 28. Now in its 39th season, the jumping, water ball and a bounce Sponsored by the Ely Chamber of Commerce festival is Ely’s biggest bash of www.ely.org the-griddle blueberry pancakes, or house, providing plenty of fun. the year, annually drawing 30,000- a yummy breakfast sandwich and The Ely Chamber of Commerce 40,000 people to shop the juried art coffee drink,” Cashman said. booth in the middle of the park show and taste the dozens of food For lunch try oriental cuisine, features vendor maps, and listings options available during the three- seafood including crab cakes and of all the blueberry items available KELLY KLUN day festival. coconut shrimp, and the tried-and- by artists in the park including: The event opens on Friday at 10 Attorney At Law true favorites— hamburgers or sau- blueberry soaps and lotions, blue- a.m. Friday and Saturday hours are sages with all the fixings, including berry paintings and cards, blueberry Real Estate 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday is 10 piles of French fries. pottery, blueberry textiles and even • General Questions a.m. to 4 p.m. “New this year is authentic blueberry vegan nail polish (new • Buying/Selling Festival participants will find Mexican food and Mexican sodas,” this year). • Easements unique, handcrafted items and Cashman added. “Make sure you “While you are enjoying the • Contract for Deed original works of art from over 260 save room for blueberry pie, by the festival, stop in at our local retail • Property Line Problems artists and crafts people. “We have slice or by the whole pie. Hundreds businesses and restaurants too,” • Road Maintenance/Assoc. a collection of some of the best of blueberry pies are baked fresh for Cashman added. “We will have a • Litigation photographers in the area, wonderful the festival and are available from list of businesses carrying blueberry Complimentary 15 Minute Consultation pottery, top notch jewelry, oil and the Kiwanis at the park pavilion.” items throughout town. The list is water color paintings, exquisite Refreshing beverages available available at the Chamber festival furniture and of course the hot cate- at the festival include fresh-squeezed booth and also at the Chamber gory of repurposed art,” said festival lemonade, Dorothy Molter root beer, office.” organizer Ellen Cashman. Italian shaved ice and cold beer in The Blueberry/Art Festival is The festival also features a 1 E. Chapman Street the beer garden. sponsored by the Ely Chamber of wide variety of food and beverage P.O. Box 240 • Ely, MN 55731 The Blueberry/Art Festival fea- Commerce Event and Promotions 218-365-3221 vendors. There will be 20 food trucks tures live music in the park band shell Committee. Like them on Facebook 877-365-3221 Toll-free • 218-365-5866 Fax and trailers lining the food court. all three days. On Friday, Timmy and check it out at www.ely.org. “Start your day with fresh, hot-off- Haus will perform from 1-4 p.m. =$ =$ =$ =$ =$ =$ =$ =$ =$ Ely Community Health Center Thank You Open every Monday from 5:30-7 p.m. Providing NO COST basic healthcare and referrals Please support and thank the following businesses who affirm their commitment to equal pay for equal work. 111 S. 4th Ave E, Ely Volunteer opportunities also available Adventure Inn of Ely Joe’s Marine and Repair Inc. 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WATERFOWL DNR survey finds solid breeding duck populations REGIONAL— Spring duck an index of breeding duck abundance Right: A common goldeneye population surveys show generally in the state since 1968. flies along a Lake Vermilion favorable results for most species The generally cool and wet shoreline. photo by M. Helmberger of ducks that nest in Minnesota, conditions this spring were ideal for according to the Department of waterfowl and the numbers showed population estimated at 286,000, just Natural Resources. The DNR uses populations for most species are three percent lower than last year’s the waterfowl survey to estimate continuing to run above long-term estimate of 295,000 mallards. the number of breeding ducks or averages. The blue-winged teal popu- breeding geese that nest in the state Survey results lation is seven percent above the long-term average with a population rather than simply migrate through. The state’s breeding mallard of 223,000 this year, which is 17 The DNR’s annual spring waterfowl population estimate was 27 percent survey, which wildlife officials con- above its long-term average, with a ducted in May this year, has provided See WATERFOWL...pg. 5B Wildflower Watch This week’s featured flower SPREADING DOGBANE

The Spreading Dogbane Apocynum androsaemifolium, is common across our region but its small, bell-like flowers can be overlooked growing at the tips of this plant’s tall stems. This plant can grow as tall as four feet and its spreading nature allows it to stand well above many other midsummer plants. The oval leaves grow in paired fashion along the hori- zontal stems that spread from the central vertical stem. Later in the summer, the PLASTICS IN THE ENVIRONMENT flowers form a bean-like pod that eventually opens releasing tufted seeds. In the fall, the leaves turn a bright yellow, often adding to the Lure, litter, or worse? fall color along roadsides. Fishing reports Studies show there’s reason for concern over the use of soft plastic baits Ely area by MARSHALL HELMBERGER here,” said Edie Evarts, area said Sanft. leach from the PVC into lake fisheries supervisor in Tower. Sanft’s 2018 study sug- water. “Phthalates can have The walleye bite remains Managing Editor fairly consistent throughout the While Evarts said area fisheries gests that largemouth bass are toxic effects on freshwater fish area. Most of the anglers out are REGIONAL— For staff do occasionally find soft able to regurgitate soft plastic including alteration in enzyme using either crawlers or leeches, decades, anglers have increas- plastic baits in the stomachs of baits, usually within a few days, activity and mortality,” noted whether rigged on a spinner, or ingly turned to soft, plastic fish they catch as part of their suggesting that the impact on Sanft in his 2018 paper, citing jigged around sunken islands or fishing baits to lure everything annual test netting, she said it’s individual bass may be limited. a 2002 study. Sanft said he had reefs. Most fish are coming from from bass to lake trout here in only an occasional occurrence. But a 2009 study of brook hoped to study any possible 15-22’ of water right now, but the North Country. The popu- The few studies that have trout that were fed soft plastic effects on fish from ingestion some folks are picking up some larity of these baits is evident examined this issue have baits under laboratory con- of phthalates, but he said the nice catches near shore in 4-10’ from any visit to an area tackle yielded varying results as ditions showed they suffered bass he studied didn’t retain early and late in the day. Crank shop, where anglers will typi- to how often fish ingest soft significant ill effects as the the baits in their systems long baits are also catching some cally find a large and colorful plastic baits in the wild. Some baits blocked their digestive enough to leach any noticeable impressive numbers of fish that line-up of different bait styles studies have found just two or systems and prompted the fish amount of the toxic chemicals. are down deeper in the water and brands. three percent of fish examined to lose substantial amounts of To date, no states have column. Try using Berkley’s There’s plenty of angler had such baits in their system, weight even when in tanks with banned the use of soft plastic Flicker Shad, Flicker Minnows experience to demonstrate that while other surveys have plentiful natural food. baits, although the state of or Rapala Deep Tail Dancers and these baits can suggested The broader impact on Maine has considered such a Shad Raps. At times when fish be very effective the number lakes is less clear. Without ban citing environmental con- are really running deep, you can in luring fish It can generate could be as question, the baits do accu- cerns. However, a 2014 report either add a bit of weight to your to bite. They’re high as 25 mulate on lake bottoms over by the Maine Department of current setup by using split shot or rubber core sinkers, and this soft, like live a lot of concern percent. time, as fish bite off portions Inland Fisheries and Wildlife will get you down into the zone. bait, and they’re “If there and later regurgitate them into recommended against a ban, on [fishing] was a 20-30- the water. Some anglers will in favor of educating anglers Another good option is to spool typically infused “ up a rig with lead core line as percent also discard unused bait into about the potential harm that with chemical forums. this setup works great in depths scents that make occurrence the water, further adding to the such baits can cause and below twenty-five feet. Eric Sanft here, we’d plastic litter covering popular encouraging them to recycle them attractive DNR fisheries biologist Smallmouth and largemouth to predator fish. know about lake bottoms. A 2014 study of a or properly dispose of unused bass have really turned on with Yet, despite it,” said popular fishing lake in eastern baits. The department also the advent of warmer weather. the widespread Evarts. Ontario, estimated that anglers urged the Maine Legislature Some of the largest fish have use of these baits, research- Eric Sanft, a fisheries lost more than 12,000 soft to encourage the industry to been smashing the new Whopper ers have only started to ask biologist with the Minnesota plastic baits during the course move to more natural products Ploppers and frog imitations questions about their potential Department of Natural of a year on the lake. that truly biodegrade. around weed beds and shorelines. impact on popular game fish. Resources, has conducted If those baits remained Some soft bait manufac- Lake trout have been active Even less is known about how some of the most recent inert, it might mitigate some turers already claim that their on Burntside Lake. Folks drag- these baits might be affecting research on the topic as part of of the concern. However, baits are biodegradable, but ging larger crank baits and aquatic ecosystems in general. his graduate studies in Illinois, researchers note that most soft biologists have stressed that spoons have been catching them One thing that’s known for and he concurs with Evarts that, plastic baits are manufactured those claims have not been in water depths from 25-40’ of sure is that these plastic baits at least for now, relatively few from a combination of PVC and confirmed by research. While water. Although the fish being are showing up in the diges- fish are ingesting these artifi- chemicals known as “plasticiz- some types of plastic are caught are not trophy size, many tive systems of at least some cial baits in the wild. Still, he ers” which give the baits their advertised as biodegradable, it of them are in the five-to-eight fish right here in Minnesota, acknowledges, enough anglers rubbery feel. Those plasticizers often means the plastic breaks pound range with an occasional although not in significant are finding the material inside typically contain other chem- down into much smaller pieces, fish exceeding ten pounds. The larger fish seem to be holding in numbers. fish they clean to raise ques- icals known as “phthalates,” which can then become incor- depths of 60-75’. “It’s not really on our radar tions. “It can generate a lot of which are known endocrine concern on [fishing] forums,” disruptors and which can See BAITS...pg. 5B Courtesy Babe’s Bait located at Ely’s west entrance. TIMBERJAY Newspapers July 19, 2019 5B RESEARCH LAKE COUNTRY FORECAST from NOAA weather DNR seeking musky Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday scales from Vermilion REGIONAL— The Tower. DNR is asking anglers Everett Bay Lodge, fishing for musky on Lake 1820 Everett Bay Road. 81 55 78 53 73 52 75 52 78 56 Vermilion to collect scales Glenwood Lodge, from the musky they catch. 5266 Mud Creek Road. Ely Hi Lo Prec. Sn. Emb. Hi Lo Prec. Sn. Cook Hi Lo Prec. Sn. Orr Hi Lo Prec. Sn. Tower Hi Lo Prec. Sn.  07/08 81 46 0.00 07/08 80 53 0.00 07/08 79 52 0.00 07/08 84 57 0.00 07/08 81 52 0.00 Especially needed are Muskego Point 07/09 85 59 0.00 07/09 85 57 0.01 07/09 87 60 0.03 07/09 72 66 0.01 07/09 85 59 0.11 anglers who can catch mul- Resort, 8147 Bayview 07/10 78 60 0.08 07/10 85 57 0.16 07/10 78 62 0.17 07/10 70 61 1.63 07/10 78 60 0.31 07/11 76 47 0.14 07/11 76 48 0.46 07/11 76 54 0.03 07/11 79 48 0.26 07/11 77 47 0.02 tiple muskies and provide Road. 07/12 78 52 0.27 07/12 79 50 0.25 07/12 80 55 0.18 07/12 81 61 0.00 07/12 72 55 0.50 multiple samples. Retreat Lodge, 2320 07/13 83 48 0.06 07/13 81 48 0.01 07/13 81 57 0.01 07/13 79 50 0.00 07/13 82 49 0.00 07/14 81 51 0.00 07/14 79 52 0.00 07/14 80 57 0.00 07/14 84 84 0.00 07/14 80 54 0.00 These scales will help Retreat Lodge Road. YTD Total 8.92 YTD Total 12.24 YTD Total 8.72 YTD Total 9.47 YTD Total 9.86 estimate the number of Spring Bay Resort, adult muskies in the lake 3045 Vermilion Drive. and provide a better under-  Vermilion Dam standing of muskie move- Lodge, 3276 Randa Road. What’s In Your ment and behavior. For more information To participate, anglers on how to take part, check can pick up collection out the DNR’s website BOATHOUSE? envelopes, and drop com- at www.dnr.state.mn.us/ by ROBERT MATSON pleted ones with scales, at lakevermilion/vermil- Columnist the following locations: ion-muskie-scale-collec-  DNR Tower area tion.html. My featured boat this week is office, 650 Hwy. 169, a 1950 Globe Mastercraft Deluxe Runabout, powered by a Gray ..Continued from page 4B Marine 45HP engine, owned by BAITS. Joe Lepley of Annandale. porated in the environment plentiful enough to meet In the 1930’s, Globe with effects that remain that demand. Corporation president George largely unknown. Evarts notes, too, that Getz Jr. enjoyed boating and And researchers many of the plastic baits began making plans to diversify question how effectively are geared toward bass his company by entering the biodegradable plastics fishing, which comprises boat-building business. At that break down in the natural a relatively small slice of time, Globe’s main business was environment. While such the angling activity here in producing sailplane gliders and walleye country. Still, the able runabout for the boating the Army as it had done in WWII. plastics can biodegrade powered drones for the U.S. Army. public. Prototypes were built This Globe Mastercraft has in industrial composting DNR doesn’t really know When the U.S. entered WWII in the how many anglers are reg- during the 1940s and introduced been restored by Aaron Starke at facilities where high tem- 40s, Getz ramped up production of ularly using soft plastics. at the New York and Los Angeles Sunrise River Boatworks. It is esti- peratures encourage the “We haven’t been tracking gliders and drones to support the Boat Shows in 1946. A total of 270 mated that there are no more than growth of the bacteria that it,” said Evarts. “We don’t war effort and put his plans for Globe Mastercrafts were built. The a dozen boats in existence today. feed on the material, such ask about bait in our creel boat building on the back burner. company ceased boat production If you would like to see your conditions are unlikely to surveys anymore.” In the early 1940’s, Getz in 1950 at the start of the Korean boat featured here, contact me be re-created in a natural While Sanft doesn’t brought together two well-known war when Globe returned its focus at 218-365-2555, or email at environment, particularly believe that soft plastic designers to create a stylish afford- to producing gliders and drones for [email protected]. in North Country lakes. baits pose any major risk to According to Evarts, most fish, he said anglers if there’s one thing that is need to do their part to Continued from page keeping demand for soft make sure they dispose of WATERFOWL... 4B plastic baits in check in any unused bait properly. percent above last year’s estimate. above the long-term average. The DNR’s annual water- Minnesota, it’s the rela- “You may not be killing The combined populations of The estimated number of wet- fowl survey covers 40 percent of tive abundance of various fish, but it is litter and no other ducks, such as ring-necked lands was 19 percent higher than Minnesota and includes much of natural bait. Anglers one wants to see that in their ducks, wood ducks, gadwalls, last year and 23 percent above the state’s best remaining duck here still rely heavily on lake. Just be responsible.” shovelers, canvasbacks and red- the long-term average. Wetland breeding habitat. minnows, leeches, and heads total 185,000 ducks, which numbers can vary greatly based on The survey is timed to begin nightcrawlers, and those is ten percent lower than last year annual precipitation. in early May to coincide with peak baits generally remain although it remains five percent DNR survey methods nesting activity of mallards. 6B July 19, 2019 TIMBERJAY Newspapers

PUBLIC NOTICES

ORR CITY COUNCIL ditures in the amount of have the bar open on July charged a convenience fee. Council: A written response Minnesota Concerning the MINUTES OF $68,993.97. All in favor. 3rd, the rental fee will be split City staff informed the coun- Airport: Airport Manager has been received from the Permitting of Short-Term REGULAR MEETING MOTION CARRIED. One 50/50 between the Chamber cil many other municipalities, Rocky Hoffman reported fuel property owner served with Vacation Rentals. (1) Absent. and Liquor Store. All in large and small, have used inventory of 1,049 gallons of a blight notice. He indicat- June 10, 2019 favor. MOTION CARRIED. this company successfully. Jet A, and 2,441 gallons of ed he will keep the council Comments from public: No Motion by Lloyd Scott, sec- One (1) Absent. Testimonials were provided 100LL as of May 31, 2019. informed on his progress. members of the public were The regularly scheduled ond by Tom Kennebeck, to the council for review. All The control thermostat was present and no written com- meeting of the Orr City to approve the following Motion by Tom Kennebeck, in favor. MOTION CARRIED. replaced on the water heater. There being no further busi- ments were received. Council was held Monday, fire protection rates for second by Lloyd Scott, to One (1) absent. The council directed Rocky ness before the council, June 10, 2019, at the Orr 2020: Orr - $3,295 (+5%); approve Ordinance No. to order 1,000 gallons of Jet motion by Ericka Cote, sec- Comments from Council: City Hall, after the conclu- Leiding - $29,947 (no 2019-01: An Ordinance of Agenda Item I: Fire Chief A. ond by Lloyd, to adjourn. All Mayor Astleford stated the sion of the Public Hearing on change); Camp 5 - $4,012 the City of Orr, Minnesota Dallas Johnson has request- in favor. MOTION CARRIED. ordinance takes into con- Ordinance 2019-01, Short- (no change); Willow Valley - concerning the Permitting ed permission to purchase Ambulance: Ambulance One (1) Absent. sideration the comments Term Vacation Rentals. $2,206 (+5%); Unorganized of Short-term Vacation a used tender truck if one Director Donna Hoffer Meeting adjourned at 5:37 from the public and council 66-20 - $6,853 (no change): Rentals. The ordinance will becomes available. There reported things are going p.m. from the Public Hearing of Mayor Joel Astleford called and Unorganized 63-19 – be effective upon publication are limited options available well. They had a pharma- March 11, 2019, and Regular the Meeting to order at 5:09 (no change). All in favor. in the city’s official newspa- for used fire protection equip- cist give them their annual Respectfully submitted, Council Meeting of May 13, p.m. Roll call was taken and MOTION CARRIED. One per. All in favor. MOTION ment, and equipment does update on medications. Dr. Joel R. Astleford, Mayor 2019, as follows: the Pledge of Allegiance was (1) Absent. CARRIED. One (1) Absent. not stay on the market long Knaack was in attendance Cheri J. Carter, recited. when it becomes available. at their last meeting. Donna Clerk/Treasurer --No city permitting fee Present: Agenda Item B was tabled. Motion by Tom Kennebeck, Due to the age and con- met with the Ambulance --Short-Term Rentals shall Mayor Joel Astleford Dennis Udovich with the second by Ericka Cote, to dition of the current tender Committee to discuss sug- Published in the Timberjay, only be allowed on conform- Councilor Lloyd Scott American Bear Association approve publication of the truck, it is important to find a gestions to recruit and pro- July 19, 2019 ing lots Councilor Bruce Black was not present for meeting. summary of Ordinance No. replacement as soon as pos- mote the ambulance. --No RVs or other campers Councilor Ericka Cote 2019-01 in the city’s official sible. Motion by Lloyd Scott, allowed to operate as vaca-

Motion by Tom Kennebeck, newspaper. The council second by Ericka Cote, Community Center: Mayor tion rentals Absent: Councilor Bruce ORR CITY COUNCIL second by Ericka Cote, to determined publication of the approving Dallas authority Astleford reported the out- --Property shall be hooked Black MINUTES OF PUBLIC approve purchase of a new title and summary of ordi- to purchase a used tender side of the building has been HEARING up to city water and sewer beverage cooler in the off- nance clearly informs the truck up to $50,000. If he power washed and looks --Property shall have their Also present: Clerk/ sale at the Municipal Liquor public of the intent and effect needs to go over $50,000, much better. The fryers OF JUNE 10, 2019 own driveway Treasurer Cheri Carter; Store from Cooler Depot in of the ordinance. All in favor. it must be approved by the have been cleaned and put Deputy Clerk, Laura Manai; A Public Hearing was held the amount of $2,355.00. MOTION CARRIED. One Fire Department Committee. into storage. There being no other com- Maintenance Supervisor Paul on Monday, June 10, 2019, The old cooler quit working (1) Absent. All in favor. MOTION ments from the public or Koch; Assistant Maintenance at 5:00 p.m., at the Orr City and will be disposed of. Chet CARRIED. One (1) Absent. Fire Department: No report. council, motion by Tom Rocky Hoffman; Liquor Store Hall, 4429 Highway 53, had All Temp Mechanical Motion by Tom Kennebeck, Kennebeck, second by Lloyd Manager, Charles Nieman; regarding Ordinance 2019- look at it and because of its second by Ericka Cote, to REPORTS FROM Tourist Information Center: Scott, to adjourn Public Ambulance Director, Donna 01. age, repair was not econom- approve City of Orr Credit DEPARTMENT HEADS: Two quotes have been Hearing at 5:09 p.m. All in Hoffer; and Marcus White, ical. Chet has done his due Card Processing and received to re-shingle the favor. MOTION CARRIED. Timberjay. Present: diligence and spent many Handling Security Policy. All Liquor Store: Liquor Store roof at the TIC. Joel indicat- One (1) Absent. Mayor Joel Astleford hours researching coolers in in favor. MOTION CARRIED. Manager Chet Nieman ed one more local contrac- Item I was added to the agen- Councilor Lloyd Scott order to get the best product One (1) Absent. reported things are going tor has indicated an interest Respectfully submitted, da: Request from Fire Chief Councilor Tom Kennebeck for the price. All in favor. well. Sales are starting to in submitting a quote. This Joel R. Astleford, Mayor Dallas Johnson to look into Councilor Ericka Cote MOTION CARRIED. One Motion by Tom Kennebeck, pick up. is an unbudgeted item and Cheri J. Carter, purchasing a used tender (1) Absent. second by Ericka Cote, to funds would have to come Clerk/Treasurer truck for the Fire Department. Absent: approve entering into an Water and Sewer: out of savings or the city can Councilor Bruce Black Motion by Tom Kennebeck, agreement with GovPayNet Maintenance Supervisor apply to the IRRRB for fund- Published in the Timberjay, Motion by Tom Kennebeck, second by Lloyd Scott, to for processing credit card Paul Koch reported all is ing this fall. July 19, 2019 second by Lloyd Scott, to The purpose of the Public approve the Orr Chamber’s payments for utility, bulk going well. They have 90% approve the Consent Agenda Hearing was to solicit pub- request to use the water, and other city ser- of the hydrants flushed. Comments from Visitors: consisting of Minutes of lic comment and input on Community Center on July vices. Approval is contingent They will be jetting a utility None. Regular Council Meeting of Ordinance 2019-01: An 3rd for crafters. Since Chet on there being no cost to the line on Hillcrest Drive that’s May 13, 2019; and expen- Ordinance of the City of Orr, has indicated he will try to city. The customer will be having issues with roots. Comments from Mayor/

CITY OF ELY ed the Ranges Mayors Ransom, Caroline Owens- Keep P&Z advised of mate- and Mayor Novak-yes. Library Director Unanimously Council Minutes- Association meeting, and Promoting Ely as a 100 rial changes to the event, 2) Motion Carried Unanimously June 18, 2019 brought with him the annual percent Equal Pay com- P&Z collect public comments Police Chief OLD BUSINESS: report from the inspector of munity. Pam Ransom and for consideration annually, Omerza/Campbell moved to Regular Meeting Ely the Mines for the year 2018. Caroline Owens along with and 3) proof of insurance approve the recommendation City Attorney NEW BUSINESS: City Council – City Hall, Mayor Novak will be attend- the AAUW/Rotary stated that prior to event. Motion Carried from the Airport Commission Debeltz/Omerza moved Campbell/Debeltz moved Council Chambers ing the League of MN Cities the principle of equal pay Unanimously 6-0-1 with to approve TKDA Design to approve the Note and to approve resolution 2019- Annual Conference on June is non-discrimination in com- Forsman abstaining. Agreement contingent on the Mortgage for LuAnne Bialik, 021 Resolution Authorizing CALL TO ORDER : Mayor 26-28th pensation for work. It states successful completion of the for 626 S 6th Ave E for Application for Rotary Club of Novak called the Regular that pay should be based on Projects Committee Independent Fee Evaluation $10,000 for a Residential Ely to Apply for Raffle Permit. Council Meeting to order at CONSENT AGENDA: the kind and quality of work Callen/Omerza moved to as required by FAA. Motion Rehab Loan. Motion Carried Roll Called : A. Forsman- 5:30pm Motion to waive readings done, and not according to approve the recommendation Carried Unanimously Unanimously yes, Kess-yes, Debeltz- in entirety of all ordinances the age, race, sex, religion, from Projects Commission yes, Omerza-yes, Callen- PRESENT: Council mem- and resolutions on tonight’s political association, ethnic to submit an application on Ely Utilities Commission – City Engineer yes, Campbell- yes Mayor bers A.Forsman, Kess, agenda origin, or any other individual behalf of the Ely-Winton minutes in packet Novak-yes Motion Carried Debeltz, Omerza, Callen, Debeltz/Campbell moved or group characteristic unre- Historical Society for the COMMUNICATIONS: Unanimously Campbell, and Mayor Novak to approve consent agen- lated to ability, performance, demolition and reconstruc- RAMS – minutes in packet Coalition of Greater ABSENT: None da item A. Motion Carried and qualification. Pam stated tion of their museum building. Minnesota Cities –Excellence Callen/Omerza moved to Unanimously that Congressional District Motion Carried Unanimously Housing and Redevelopment in Service Award-matter of approve the Dorothy Molter APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 8 as a whole ranks at the Authority of Ely –minutes in information Museum’s Application and Debeltz/Callen moved to REQUESTS TO APPEAR: bottom of the state and Callen/Omerza moved to packet RAMS Newsletter –matter of Permit for a 1 Day Temporary approve minutes from June Celia Domich – Ely Pioneer below the national average approve the recommendation information Consumption and Display 4, 2019 Regular Meeting Mine Condition Assessment in equal pay for equal work from Projects Commission Range Mayor- matter of Minnesota State Permit for August 13, 2019 and June 4, 2019 Hearing. Results- Celia Domich pre- for women and minorities to approve advertising for information Demographic Center pending proper paperwork Motion Carried Unanimously sented the Council with the paying only 76% of a man’s bids on the Trailhead and Population and Household and fees. Motion Carried Pioneer Mine Condition wage for women. The group 5th Ave E Project with a bid Other Committee Reports Estimates – matter of infor- Unanimously ADDITIONS OR OMISSIONS Assessment results. The asked that the City of Ely, to opening of July 11th. Motion -None mation TO AGENDA: assessment results showed sign the affirmation of equal Carried Unanimously Debeltz/Callen moved to Addition 9.A.ii. Hidden Valley an overall cost of $2,742,000 pay with in the City of Ely. DEPARTMENTAL CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT: approve Resolution 2019- Mt Bike Trails Grant needed for repairs with Motion by Kess/Campbell to Ely Airport Commission REPORTS: City and EUC claims for June 022 Resolution Authorizing Addition 11.E. Invoice the highest priority items have Mayor Novak sign the Omerza/Callen moved to Clerk-Treasurer 18, 2019 – $609,153.62 the City of Ely to Make #368289 from SEH for the being the Retaining Wall affirmation on behalf of the approve the recommendation The following items of busi- IREA 2019 Membership Application to and Accept Voyageur Country ATV Trail and the Captain’s Dry roof. City of Ely Promoting Ely as from the Airport Commission ness were recommended for Dues $75 Funds from the IRRRB for $3356.03 Possibly funding sourc- 100% Equal Pay Community. to approve change order approval at the regular EUC Pay Request No. 3 for the Grant Programs Roll Called: Omission 9 A. #2 MP/Ely es include IRRRB, ISTEA Motion Carried Unanimously 1A and 2B for the 2018 meeting of Wednesday, June Trail Improvements and A. Forsman-yes, Kess-yes, Switching Agreement Grants, and monies from the Pavement Rehabilitation 12, 2019: Vermillion River Bridge Debeltz-yes, Omerza-yes, Additions and Omission A-C MN Historical Society, Ely COMMITTEE REPORTS: Project. Motion Carried Approved the MP/Ely Construction Project for Callen-yes, Campbell-yes, added and omitted without Greenstone, Gardner Trust Standing/Special MDAN adsUnanimously to run ONE TIME,Switching Agreement. the week -omit- $29,165.00beginning to George7/14/2019 Mayor Novak-yes.North Motion objection and the City of Ely. Heritage Preservation ted Bougalis and Sons. Carried Unanimously Celia Domich asked Council Commission Debeltz/Omerza moved to Debeltz/Callen moved to Invoices 1905-10, 1905- MAYOR’S REPORT for support when asking for approve the recommendation approve payment of the 38, and 1906-49 from Adjourn: Mayor Novak Mayor Novak stated that monies from the bigger enti- Planning and Zoning from the Airport Commission EUC March, 2019 Bills for Benchmark Engineering for adjourned the meeting at there will be a ribbon cut- ties, and shared hopes of Callen/Omerza moved to to approve the grant agree- $381,191.88 Motion Carried construction management 6:28 pm without objection. ting at 10am for the com- working with the City to sup- approve the recommendation ment and Resolution 2019- Unanimously and permitting costs for a pletion of 17th Ave and a port the site. from Planning and Zoning 020 Resolution Authorizing Omerza/Forsman moved total of $2310.00 for the Trail Katie Richards, Account Ground Breaking for the Ely to approve a 3-year Interim to execute Minnesota to approve the Hidden Improvements and Vermillion Clerk Trailhead on June 21st. AAUW/Rotary – Pam Use Permit with conditions 1) Department of Transportation Valley Mt Bike Trail Grant River Bridge Construction Mayor Novak also attend- Grant Agreement for Airport from the Federal Highway Project. . Published in the Ely Improvement Excluding Administration (FHWA) for Invoice #368289 from SEH Timberjay, July 19, 2019 Land Acquisition for the Fuel $150,000. Motion Carried for the Voyageur Country Rehab Project Roll Called: Unanimously. ATV Trail for $3,356.03 CITY OF ELY 4th of July A. Forsman-yes. Kess-yes, Debeltz/Campbell moved Debeltz-yes, Omerza-yes, Fire Chief to approve claims for pay- Thank You Callen-yes, Campbell-yes ments A-E. Motion Carried CITY OF ELY CITY OF ELY, MINNESOTA, PROPERTY, POWER 189 ft in length with a width The City of Ely would like to thank all those who gave their time and ADDING TO THE ELY STREET of 33 ft. talents to making the July 4th Celebration in Ely a huge success. ORDINANCE NO. 336, 2nd Series CITY CODE, CHAPTER 20, SECTION 20.13.23, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY Said parcel contains 0.143 Thank you to Jodi Martin, Casey Velcheff, Marcia Chambers, Eva AN ORDINANCE OF THE ENTITLED VACATION OF A OF ELY DOES HEREBY acres. Sebesta, Rob Wilmunen, Jenny Dodge, Ronni Radle, and Tim Riley PORTION OF CITY-OWNED ORDAIN: for helping with the line-up and all the prep for the parade. The parade SUBJECT to the reservation could not be put on without your enthusiasm. SECTION 1. A new Section of utility easements in favor CITY OF ELY shall be added to Chapter of the City of Ely. Thank you to Zup’s for donating cash to be used as prizes for the kids. 20 as Section 20.13.23, of Study Session Notice the Ely City Code to read as SECTION 2. Effective Date: Thank you to everyone who put in numerous hours on all the floats, follows: Pursuant to Section 3.08 of and the kids who decorated bikes, wagons, etc that participated in the the Charter of the City of The Study Session on Tuesday, July 30, SEC. 20.13.23 Ely, Minnesota, the adoption parade. 2019 at 5:30 pm will be dedicated to discus- VACATION OF A PORTION of this Ordinance is effective sion of the renegotiation of the Sanitation OF CITY-OWNED immediately after final adop- Thanks to all the parade participants for continuing to make Ely’s 4th Contract for in-town refuse and the process PROPERTY. The City shall tion and publication. of July parade one of the best. to enforce the Blight Ordinance. All interest- vacate the public right-of-way ed parties who would like to participate are described as: First Reading: July 16, COMMERCIAL FLOATS: NON PROFIT/FAMILY GROUPS: invited to attend or submit comments to City 2019 1st Place $200 – Studio North 1st Place $200 – Moran Family Clerk’s Office, 209 E Chapman St, Ely, MN a portion of Power Street 2nd Place $150 - Ely Northland 55731, 218-226-5474, [email protected]. running adjacent to Lot 1, Published in the Ely Market/JRs Beef 2nd Place $150- Saddle Club Block 14 and Lot 2, Block Timberjay, July 19, 2019 3rd Place $100 - Zups 3rd Place $100– Ely Blue Line 13, Chandler Addition to Ely Mayor Chuck Novak (Exhibit A) (Exhibit A can be found at www.ely.mn.us – HONORABLE MENTION $50 MOST PATRIOTIC $100 Published in the Ely Timberjay, July 19 & 26, 2019 Docks on Wheels Brad Chase- Patriotic Semi-Trailer Ordinances) Tony’s Service Station Arrowhead RV EARLY BIRD AWARD $100 The area to be vacated is Legacy Toys Fortune Bay Resort Casino CITY OF ELY We also extend our appreciation to YOUNG LIFE for organizing the NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC events in the Park which provided lots of fun family activities. The City of Ely is calling for interested appli- Thank you to all of those who contributed so generously to the 4th cants to fill the following vacancies on the of July Fund which helped in making the 4th of July a very enjoyable event. Airport Commission - 1 Mid-Term Thanks to the ELY JAYCEES for walking the parade with FiremEn’s boots taking Fireworks donations. Cemetery Committee - 2 Mid-Term Thanks to the F-16 fly over which was brought to us by the Bulldogs of Please remit a letter of interest and qual- the 148th Fighter Wing from Duluth, Minnesota. ifications by 4:30p.m. on July 31, 2019 to the Ely City Clerk’s Office, 209 E. Chapman Also, thank you, to the Ely Police Department, Ely Fire Department, Street, Ely, MN or email casey.velcheff@ely. Public Works and EUC employees and ALL of the volunteers for mak- mn.us. Questions, please contact the Clerk- ing Ely a great place to celebrate the 4th of July! Treasurer’s Office, 218-226-5449. 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Luella (Erickson) Maki and and Local 6115. He also entertaining his audiences Edward Sarell Donna is survived by Robert William (Ropey) owned and operated the with humorous tales from Edward Sarell, 95, of her husband of 67 years, Maki. After graduating Great Outdoors Bait and his extensive knowledge of Embarrass, passed away Floyd; son, Karl (Kathy) from Ely High School, Jim Tackle Shop on Sheridan Ely’s colorful past. peacefully on Sunday, Littler; daughter, Diane joined the Army serving Street in Ely from 1985 Above all, Jim was July 14, 2019, in Eveleth. (Orrin) Johannessohn; from September 1967 until 2019. known for his heartfelt Funeral services will be 11 grandchildren, Kate until December 1970. An avid outdoors- concern and interest in held at 1 p.m. on Friday, VanVickle, Andy He was in the 173rd man, Jim enjoyed hunting people. He devoted many July 19 at Range Funeral (Michelle) Littler, Mariah Airborne Division, the and fishing. In his younger hours coaching youth Home in Virginia. Viewing (Antonio) Templos, Jacob 41st Battalion, working years, he trapped his own hockey and was always begins at 12 noon. Littler, Wesley (Eason) as an MP. He sustained bait, and went ricing with available to provide Ed is survived by his Johannessohn, Matthew injuries in Viet Nam. his wife and in-laws. He support for his friends, daughter, Janine Rice of (Rebekah) Littler, Returning to Ely loved the Ely area and family, and even people Fort Collins, Colo. Arthur Johannessohn, after his military commit- was the unofficial ‘mayor’ he had just met. Kayla (Matt) Djonne, ment, he married Rebecca of Burntside Lake, being Jim is survived by his Donna M. Littler James (April) Longmore James R. Maki (Becky) Richards on Feb. the voice of authority daughter, Krista (Shawn) Johannessohn, Melina 5, 1972. He and Becky regarding fishing and ice Zurn; son, Steven (Katie) Donna Marie Church (Andy) Johannessohn James Robert “Jim” Littler, 88, of Babbitt, Maki, 70, of Ely, died on raised their two children, conditions. Maki; grandchildren, Cas and Stacie (Josh) Littler; Krista and Steven, at their Jim, who was affec- Grant, Ayden Maki and passed away peacefully 19 great-grandchildren, Saturday, July 6, 2019, on Monday, July 8, 2019, at his home on Burntside home on Burntside Lake. tionately known as ‘Jaws’, Kylee Maki; and his loving Taylor, Madisyn, Caleb, Jim worked at US Steel’s had the gift of gab and was companion of 20 years, surrounded by her family Hanna, Ronan, Denisse, Lake. He was where he at St. Mary’s Hospital in loved to be, doing what Minntac Plant in Mt. Iron always up for conversa- Celia Domich. Leo, Sofia, Amelia, Liliana, from 1971 to 1975 and as tion. He had a story about Jim was preceded in Duluth. A Celebration of Isaiah, Ella, Joshua, Elijah, he loved, fishing. A gath- Life was held on Friday, ering to remember Jim is a millwright for Inland anybody you could name, death by his parents; and Jessa, Nora, Ellie, Lilah Steel at the Minorca Plant fishing advice to share, and wife, Becky. July 12 at Woodland and Noah; extended family being planned for later this Presbyterian Church in summer. in Virginia from 1976 until was willing to express his and many friends. 2003, when he retired. political opinion whether Babbitt. Arrangements Jim was born on Aug. were with Range Funeral 24, 1948, in Ely, the son of Jim was a member of you asked or not. He Steelworkers Local 1938 could be cleverly funny, Home in Virginia. PUBLIC NOTICES

CITY OF ELY stated that Heidi Omerza is park on Chapman Street. Northern Lights Clubhouse Carried Unanimously. top. Utility work is scheduled Debeltz/Callen moved Council Minutes now the past president of the Debeltz/Omerza moved to 5K Glow Run on September to start later this week. to approve the Claims for July 2, 2019 league. send a Thank You to the 20, 2019. Omerza/Campbell moved to Payment items A-E. Motion Omerza indicated that she Rotary for their donations Langowski stated in the past approve the recommendation Fire Chief Carried Unanimously. Regular Meeting Ely appreciates the support the of the signs and benches. the 5K started and ended from the Park and Recreation City Council – City Hall, council gave her this last Motion Carried Unanimously. at the college, but this will Board to replace the existing Library Director OLD BUSINESS: Council Chambers year as president of the help to be closer to the park wooden benches around the Library Director Heinrich league. Omerza stated that COMMITTEE REPORTS: with the activities that are Trezona Trail with the new gave an update of the NEW BUSINESS: CALL TO ORDER: Mayor is was an honor and privilege Standing/Special going on. donated Rotary Benches. upcoming events at the Callen/Campbell moved to Novak called the Regular to serve on the board. Budget Committee Motion Carried Unanimously. Motion Carried Unanimously. library which can be located approve Resolution 2019- Council Meeting to order at Kess stated that the league A.Forsman/Kess moved to on the Library Website. 023 Resolution Authorizing 5:30pm conference was very good approve the recommendation Park and Recreation Board DEPARTMENTAL Application of Ruffed Grouse and he appreciated the from the Budget Committee Omerza/Campbell moved to REPORTS: Police Chief Society Crazy Flight Chapter PRESENT: Council members remarks that the governor to approve the 2020 budget approve the recommendation Clerk-Treasurer Chief Lahtonen reminded to Apply for Raffle Permit. A.Forsman, Kess, Debeltz, made. calendar with the addition from the Park and Recreation Community Center limited everyone that it is grass cut- Roll Called A.Forsman-yes, Omerza, Callen, Campbell, Campbell stated that this was of the special budget meet- Board to approve the rules site investigation estimates ting season. If you do not Kess-yes, Debeltz-yes, and Mayor Novak her first league conference ing on September 3, 2019. for the Ely Wheel Park. from the heating oil tank. cut your grass you will be Omerza-yes, Callen-yes, ABSENT: None and enjoyed the opportuni- Motion Carried Unanimously. Motion Carried Unanimously. Debeltz/Omerza moved to getting a letter and possibly Campbell-yes, and Mayor ty to network with the 600+ award the estimate for the a citation. Novak-yes. Motion Carried APPROVAL OF MINUTES: guests from the cities around A.Forsman/Debeltz moved to Omerza/Debeltz moved to limited site investigation Unanimously. Debeltz/Campbell moved to the state. approve the recommendation approve the recommendation from the community center City Attorney approve the minutes from Langowski indicated that it from the Budget Committee from the Park and Recreation heating oil tank to Northeast A.Forsman/Callen moved June 18, 2019 Regular was great to see Omerza to transfer $200,000 from the Board to purchase 2 secu- Technical Services for City Engineer to approve the Community Meeting. Motion Carried as President and the respect general fund to the capital rity cameras from Custom $6022.00. Development Block Grant Unanimously. that she receives. projects fund. Theaters for the Wheel Park Langowski indicated that COMMUNICATIONS: Program (CDBG) FY 2019 A.Forsman indicated this is as presented in estimate the work will be substantial- NOAA’s National Weather agreement between St. Louis ADDITIONS OR OMISSIONS CONSENT AGENDA: to cover the capital projects #3530 for approximately ly reimbursed by the MPCA Service Skywarn Training County and the City of Ely. TO AGENDA: Debeltz/Callen moved to we have going on this year. $1600.00. following completion. Program Motion Carried Unanimously. Addition 13. B. Community waive the readings in entirety Motion Carried Unanimously. Motion Carried Unanimously. Motion Carried Unanimously. Thank you from AAUW and Development Block Grant of all ordinances and reso- Ely Rotary Debeltz/Omerza moved Program (CDBG) FY 2019 lutions on tonight’s agenda. A.Forsman/Omerza moved Omerza/A.Forsman moved Possible Cemetery to approve the Residential agreement between St. Louis Motion Carried Unanimously. to approve the recommen- to approve the recommen- Restoration Project with CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT: Rehab Loan for James Reed County and the City of Ely. dation from the Budget dation from the Park and Northern Bedrock Historic City and EUC claims for July at 1350 N 18th Ave E for Addition 13. C. Residential REQUESTS TO APPEAR: Committee to have Clerk/ Recreation Board to wait Preservation Corps. 2, 2019 – $148,829.21 new windows, siding with Rehab Loan for James Reed Rotary signs – George Treasurer Langowski create on the installation of a sec- Debeltz/Campbell moved to Partial Payment Estimate an additional ¾” of insula- at 1350 N 18th Ave E for Burger a change order with Casper ond sand volleyball court at approve to have Northern #9 for the 17th Avenue tion, and to replace roofing new windows, siding with an Sergeant Burger indicat- Construction for $20,824 Semers until next year when Bedrock Historic Preservation East/7th Avenue East/Water for $10,000, pending proper additional ¾” of insulation, ed that he has been giving for the 17th Ave Project for it can be finished in conjunc- Corps come to do some Tower Supply Line Project paperwork and fees and to and to replace roofing for presentations to groups on additional costs incurred to tion with the new ADA trail. Cemetery Restoration. for $97,334.26 to Casper direct Attorney Klun to work $10,000 , pending proper traffic safety. The Rotary Mesabi Bituminous for the Omerza indicated that most Langowski indicated that the Construction Inc with the applicant and to pro- paperwork and fees and to has generously donated four paving. of the Park and Recreation Korpi Trust will contribute at Partial Pay Estimate #3 ceed with loan processing. direct Attorney Klun to work signs to the City that state Motion Carried Unanimously. budget was spent on the new least half of the cost and the To KGM Contractors for Motion Carried Unanimously. with the applicant and to pro- “Drive Carefully, Protect our wheel park. We need to use of other donated funds $289,067.24 for the 2018 ceed with loan processing. Children” with the Rotary logo Heritage Preservation wait and see where the ADA will go towards the other por- Pavement Rehabilitation OPEN FORUM Additions A and B in the middle. Burger accept- Commission – Minutes trail is going to be aligned at tion. Project for State Project added without objection. ed the donation on behalf included in the packet Semers. Callen asked how much it will #A6920-48 ADJORN of the city at the last Rotary Motion Carried Unanimously. cost. Langowski indicated it Partial Pay Estimate #3 Mayor Novak adjourned the MAYOR’S REPORT meeting. Burger indicated Planning and Zoning will be about $5000. to KGM Contractors for meeting at 6:15 p.m. without Mayor Novak proclaimed that we will look for spots at Callen/Debeltz moved to Omerza/Callen moved to Motion Carried Unanimously. $991,992.33 for the 2018 objection. July 26, 27, and 28 to be the school, Whiteside Park approve the recommendation approve the recommendation Pavement Rehabilitation Twin Metals Minnesota and Semers Park to hang from Planning and Zoning to from the Park and Recreation Langowski indicated that Project for State Project Casey Velcheff, Deputy Clerk appreciation days in the City the signs. approve an Obstruction per- Board to use the new picnic construction has started on #A6920-49 of Ely. Langowski indicated that mit for one block area on 7th shelter at Semers as a “first Pattison Street. Ely Public Ely Community Resources Published in the Ely Mayor Novak discussed the Rotary is also donating Avenue E between Sheridan come/first served” with no Works is working on remov- 3rd Quarter Payment of Timberjay, July 19, 2019 League of Minnesota Cities benches for the new pocket and Camp Streets for the reservation system. 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PUBLIC NOTICES MINUTES OF BOARD banquets went well, thank by Drift and seconded by Services Contract. OF EDUCATION 19-132 Motion was made by you to the LIEC. Summer Geshick to hire Ed Villebrun MOTION CARRIED 6-0-0 CALL FOR PROPANE BIDS INDEPENDENT Geshick and seconded by school will start next week, as Custodian. Drift to approve the agen- Mr. Varichak will be sub- MOTION CARRIED 6-0-0 19-143 Motion was made CITY OF ORR 2019-2020 SCHOOL DISTRICT 707 da, with adding Culture class mitting for the Discretionary by Geshick and seconded Nett Lake, Minnesota under the Discussion items. Construction Grant again this 19-139 Motion was made by Connor to approve the HEATING SEASON 55772-8122 MOTION CARRIED 6-0-0 year, school will receive the by Connor and seconded FY2020 contract for services UMD Science grant again for by Drift to accept the letter with Bois Forte Headstart The City of Orr is calling for sealed bids on a REGULAR MEETING 19-133 Motion was made by FY2020. of resignation from Natasha MOTION CARRIED 6-0-0 contract price for 13,000 gallons of propane June 10, 2019 Villebrun and seconded by Land. for the upcoming heating season September Connor to approve the May Technology Report was MOTION CARRIED 6-0-0 19-144 Motion was made 1, 2019, through May 31, 2020. Cost per MEMBERS PRESENT: 13, 2019 regular meeting reviewed. by Geshick and seconded Beverly Steel, Chairman gallon should reflect any additional fees or minutes. 19-140 Motion was made by by Drift to adopt resolution charges. Marilyn Geshick, Vice- MOTION CARRIED 6-0-0 Indian Education Report was Geshick and seconded by for Reauthorization of Board Chairman reviewed. Connor to approve the letter Approved Referendum Shane Drift-Treasurer 19-134 Motion was made by of engagement with Miller Authority. Please submit your bid to the City of Orr, Malita Spears, Clerk Geshick and seconded by 19-136 Motion was made McDonald Inc for the FY2019 MOTION CARRIED 6-0-0 PO Box 237, 4429 Hwy 53, Orr, MN 55771. Jane Villebrun, Director Villebrun to approve the bills by Connor and seconded by audit. Sealed bids must be received no later than Janice Connor, Director in the amount of $23,576.44 Villebrun to approve the con- MOTION CARRIED 6-0-0 Superintendent Varichak had 4:00 PM, Thursday, August 8, 2019, to be (list attached). sent agenda. discussion on negotiations considered at the Orr City Council Meeting on ALSO PRESENT: MOTION CARRIED 6-0-0 MOTION CARRIED 6-0-0 19-141 Motion was made proposal from ED MN, com- August 12, 2019, at 7:00 PM at the Orr City Jim Varichak, Supt./Prin. by Drift and seconded by mittee meeting payments, Hall, 4429 Hwy 53, Orr, MN. ChristineHampson, Bus Mgr 19-135 Motion was made 19-137 Motion was made Geshick to approve the and culture class for FY2020. by Geshick and seconded by by Drift and seconded by FY2020 preliminary budget. Cheri Carter, Clerk/Treasurer, 218-757-3288 ABSENT: None Villebrun to approve the May Spears to accept the letter MOTION CARRIED 6-0-0 19-145 Motion was made by 31, 2019 Financial Report. of resignation from Ronald Geshick and seconded by Published in the Timberjay, July 19 & 26, 2019 Beverly Steel called the reg- MOTION CARRIED 6-0-0 LaRoque effective July 31, 19-142 Motion was made by Drift to adjourn the meeting ular meeting of the Board of 2019. Spears and seconded by Drift at 9:42 a.m. Education of Independent Superintendent Report was MOTION CARRIED 6-0-0 to approve the Arrowhead School District No. 707 to given: Regional Computing Published in the Timberjay, order at 8:09 a.m. Elementary and High School 19-138 Motion was made Consortium FY2020 Specific July 19, 2019

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