Inside This Issue. . .Western Itasca

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Volume 110, Number 25 Thursday, January 7, 2010

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A 36-year-old Marcell man died as a result of asnowmobile accident Monday, Dec. 28.

Itasca County Sheriff Pat Medure identified the manas Anthony Nicholas Standt of rural Marcell. The acci-dent was reported to the sheriff’s office at approximate-ly 10:47 p.m.

The sheriff said Standt was traveling southbound onthe Marcell Snowmobile Trail when his snowmobile leftthe trail and hit a tree. The accident occurred one-halfmile north of Co. Rd. 45. Alcohol was a contributingfactor.

Standt was transported to the Bigfork Valley MedicalCenter where he died.

The sheriff’s office was assisted at the scene by theBigfork Ambulance Service, Bigfork Fire Department,the Minnesota Conservation Office and Minnesota StatePatrol.

Marcell snowmobile accident results in fatality

by Louise H. McGregor, staff writerAn increase in the Deer River City

water and sewer rates was approved bymotion at the Deer River City Councilmeeting of Dec. 28, 2009.

This action, done with Resolution2009-39, increases the base water rate andthe base sewer rate $1 each. “That,” saidCouncilman Pat Richards, “will bump thebase water rate to $12 and the base sewerrate to $15. This is not something that wewant to do, but it is a necessary step tokeep in compliance with our PublicFacilities Authority loan.”

After more discussion, the councildecided to make the new rates effective inthe February, 2010 billing cycle. The res-olution will be signed at the Monday, Jan.11 meeting.

Additional agenda items before thecouncil that were approved by motionsincluded the following:

•Tabling the appointment of a councilperson to fill in for Councilman SteveGeving during his deployment inAfghanistan until Monday, Jan. 11, 2010to see if there are city residents who areinterested and want to take on this duty.

•Acceptance of the Police Departmentreport from Police Chief Victor J.Williams that listed 121 calls betweenNov. 23 and Dec. 26. The only groupingthat had a double digit number in this listwas the juvenile disturbance one with 10calls. The second largest number of callsin one category was listed under the assistsheriff department grouping.

Council asked Chief Williams if hisdepartment was staying on track with thebudget. He said, “We are on track to beunder the budget. That, in part, is due tothe increases we have had in state andother funding sources.”

Council also wanted to know if con-tact had been made with Deer River HiredHands Inc. on the issue brought up at thelast council meeting. Chief Williams said,“A letter was sent outlining the four itemsof concern. They have assured me thatthese items will be brought before theboard and they will address the needs totake care of the unsightly issues and bedoing more patrolling of the area forclean-up.” Chief Williams told the councilthat he will do a follow-up check on thesituation after the first of the year.

•Acceptance of Deer River Fire ChiefSteve Jurvelin’s fire department reportthat itemized a busier month than previousmonths. Jurvelin only had a few other bits

of information for the council. Theseincluded the notification that the newtruck had a couple of warranty issues thathave been taken care of and the old truck(1984) is ready to be put up for sale, butnot much is expected for it. Firefighter Itraining has started and it will be inGoodland. There will be a few membersfrom Deer River that will be attending.“Also,” said Jurvelin, “the Fire Chief’smeeting will be held in Deer River onMonday, Jan. 4, 2010.”

•Acceptance of Resolution 2009-36for the $100 donation from Jim and PatTarbell for the Deer River FireDepartment to utilize towards the pur-chase of a Jaws of Life, and Resolution2009-37 for the $5,000 donation from theDeer River Fire Relief for the Deer RiverFire Department to use towards the pur-chase of rescue equipment.

•Resolution 2009-38 AmendingOrdinance Article XII Miscellaneous Fees- effective Jan. 1, 2010. The only adjust-ments to the fee schedule was, (1) theincrease in the bulk water rate to $20 per1,000 gallons, and (2) the public works“call in after hours” charge of $40 an hourfor a minimum of two hours.

•Acceptance of the $5,993 premiumrefund from League of Minnesota CitiesInsurance Trust (Northern LakesInsurance Agency Inc.).

•The appointment of Sterle & Co.,Ltd. Certified Public Accountants, JeffSterle and Bonnie L. Kolden, as the Cityof Deer River’s auditor for 2010.

•Appointment of Short ElliotHendrickson (SEH) Inc., Robert Beaver,as the Deer River City Engineer for 2010.Beaver said, “The hourly rates will be thesame as they were for the last year.”

•Payment of $13,629.95 to EagleConstruction Company for Payment No.5, the final billing for the Well No. 5 andWell House project.

•Payment of the bills listed on theDec. 16 ($3,180.04); Dec. 23($16,754.33); and Dec. 28 ($16,036.17)Council Approval Report plus the Dec. 16Deer River Fire Department payroll of$12,295.92 and the Dec. 28 Deer RiverCity Hall payroll of $9,366.00.

•The adjusted and corrected minutesfrom the Dec. 14 meeting.

•Authorization for Council MemberBarb Serfling’s attendance at theLeadership Conference Training fornewly elected officials through the Leagueof Minnesota Cities at the cost of $285.

Deer River City Councilapproves increase inwater and sewer rates

Carol Danielson received a retirement plaque from Chief Deputy TerrySnyder after completing 18 1/2 years as a deputy sheriff in the criminalrecords section of the sheriff's office on her last day of employment on Dec.31. Photo by Don Basista.

Deer River HealthCare enforces a tobacco-free workplace

Is the Internet the future for print?By Beth Bily

Marti Buscaglia is more bullish thanmost on the future of the print industry.

The publisher of Duluth-SuperiorMagazine and former publisher of theDuluth News Tribune ushered the maga-zine onto newsstands in February 2008 –just as many print publications weresqueezing newsrooms and looking for anyviable revenue stream alternative.

Are magazines immune from the finan-cial woes facing newspapers? Certainlynot. Revenue sources are similar, as arethe challenges, Buscaglia said. While sheacknowledges the widespread use of theWeb as a place to gather information, shealso believes some of her colleagues haveoverestimated the Internet, underestimat-ed print, and abandoned core readership inthe process.

“I think the (Web) is grossly overrat-ed,” Buscaglia said. “The Web audience isso fragmented. I don’t know that advertis-ing reaches people on the Web.”

Nora Paul, director of the University ofMinnesota’s Institute for New MediaStudies, agrees that advertising is oftenlost with Web readers. “People don’t oftensee ads on Web sites because they’re usu-ally positioned on the right rail which peo-ple have learned to ignore,” she said,

adding Web site advertising too often isbased on a display ad model.Duluth-SuperiorMagazine

Buscaglia’s magazine targets anupscale demographic, much likeMinneapolis-St. Paul Magazine, throughits print and online presence. The look andfeel are modeled after Diablo, SanFrancisco’s travel, culture, food and enter-tainment magazine.

Buscaglia’s monthly has paid and con-trolled circulation of about 7,000. About3,000 more copies are sold on newsstandsand distributed as free samples. That’swell short of the 20,000 circulationBuscaglia envisioned in 2007, but it’srespectable and growing. “We’re not mak-ing a fortune but we’re paying the bills,”she said.

Like circulation, revenue also is on therise, she said, declining to share actualresults. But third quarter results in 2009were better than the year-earlier period, asignificant accomplishment, she said,given the soft economy climate and largenumber of media outlets in the Twin Ports.Hometown Focus

In Virginia, long-time newspaperINTERNET/To Page 3

The Deer River HealthCare Center(DRHC) takes pride in their dedication toproviding optimal health and wellbeingfor all patients, employees and visitors.This is why the tobacco-free environmentpolicy has been passed and will beenforced beginning Jan. 1, 2010. Prior tothe new tobacco-free policy, DRHC waspracticing a smoke-free workplaceindoors only.

Starting Jan. 1, all tobacco productswere prohibited on DRHC-owned premis-es. The 100 percent tobacco-free policy isa decision that was initially brought to thetable by a committee of concernedemployees who recognized a vital needand took action. Shirley Mattfield, aDRHC employee, responds, “We arelooking out for the best interest of our

patients’, employees and visitors. Notonly is the new tobacco-free policy aresponsible choice on our part, but also itwill offer accessible resources and toolsfor those who need help quitting.”

DRHC is committed to providing asafe environment and promoting positive,healthy behaviors. By enforcing thetobacco-free policy they will eliminatesecondhand smoke so everybody on thecampus can breathe clean air; improve thehealth of patients, employees and thecommunity; increase treatment of nicotineaddiction; and set an example for otherorganizations and businesses.

If you have any questions or concerns,please contact Shirley Mattfield or HeidiFrench at 218 246 3011.

Police ReportPage 3

The Bible SaysPage 9

Looking BackPage 4

ObituariesPages 8 and 9

BowlingScoresPage 6

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December Deer RiverFire Rescue Report

11/30/09 Vehicle accident Co. Rd. 4 and 34.12/03/09 Vehicle fire 35201 Hwy. 6.12/04/09 Vehicle fire Six Mile Lake Rd.12/09/09 Structure fire/mutual aid 56961 Co. Rd.

29.12/16/09 Vehicle fire pipeline - six miles west of

Ball Club.12/17/09 CO detector 46079 Co. Rd. 172.12/22/09 Structure fire 52762 Co. Rd. 35.12/28/09 Smoke in house 41148 Hwy. 2.

DEED Awards $1.6 Million in Cleanup GrantsThe Minnesota Department of Employment and

Economic Development (DEED) has awarded more than$1.6 million to investigate or clean up 14 contaminatedsites in the state.

The grants were awarded under DEED'sContamination Cleanup Grant Program for projects inMinneapolis (three), St. Paul (three), Hermantown, ParkRapids, Grand Rapids, Mayer, Duluth, Carver County, St.Cloud and Virginia.

"These grants will put formerly contaminated sitesback into productive use and help create jobs," saidDEED Commissioner Dan McElroy. "This program ismaking an important contribution to the economic healthof Minnesota."

DEED cleanup grants, which are awarded twice ayear, account for about 75 percent of the statewide publicfunding used for reclaiming polluted sites and brown-fields. The remaining 25 percent comes from cities, coun-ties and other local units of government, or privatelandowners and developers.

This round of grants is expected to attract more than$53 million in private redevelopment investment acrossthe state, resulting in 255 market-rate housing units, 165affordable units, 184 new jobs and 123 retained jobs.Local property tax revenues will increase by about $1million as a result of reclaiming 252 acres of formerlypolluted land.

The current grant cycle includes several commercialand industrial projects, expansion of existing businesses,and market-rate and affordable housing units.

Since its inception in 1995, DEED's ContaminationCleanup Grant Program has awarded more than $114 mil-lion in cleanup and investigation grants statewide. Localauthorities have used those funds to reclaim 2,874 acresof contaminated or polluted property for residential, com-mercial and industrial development. The combined proj-ects have resulted in 11,563 new housing units, including2,688 that are classified as affordable housing. Projectsfunded by the program have created an estimated 20,465jobs, retained an estimated 11,565 existing jobs, increasedthe tax base by more than $70 million and attracted morethan $3 billion in private redevelopment investment.

DEED is the state's principal economic developmentagency, promoting business recruitment, expansion andretention, workforce development, international trade andcommunity development. For more details about theagency and its services, visit us atwww.PositivelyMinnesota.com. Follow us on Twitter atwww.twitter.com/PositivelyMN.Projects Awarded DEED Cleanup Grants

Carver County Community Development Agency(CDA): Oak Grove Dairy, $69,610 Cleanup Grant

The Carver County CDA received $69,610 incleanup funding for this 2.07-acre site of a former dairyprocessing plant that is contaminated with diesel rangeorganics, gasoline range organics and petroleum volatileorganic compounds. The site will be developed into 51units of senior housing, a city hall, library and sheriff'soffice. The project will create seven jobs and generate$20,000 in revenue from an annual payment in lieu oftaxes. Local contact: Carver County CDA, John Sullivan,952-448-7715.

St. Cloud Housing and Redevelopment Authority(HRA): Fifth Avenue Student Housing, $608,422Cleanup Grant

The St. Cloud HRA received $608,422 to clean up a3.11-acre site that is contaminated with diesel range

organics, polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, lead, mer-cury, selenium and arsenic. The former residential andcommercial site will be redeveloped into a multi-usebuilding containing 130 units of student housing, a St.Cloud State University welcome center and 19,800square feet of commercial space. The project is expectedto create 48 jobs and to generate $50,173 in new tax rev-enue. Local contact: St. Cloud HRA, Bruce Thielman,320-252-0880.

City of Minneapolis: 129 Plymouth Ave. (ShaferMetal), $121,395 Cleanup Grant

The city of Minneapolis received $121,395 incleanup funds for a 0.76-acre site that is contaminatedwith lead and diesel range organics. The former commer-cial site will be developed into a 10,000-square-foot retailproject. The new development will create 18 jobs and add$56,352 to the tax base. Local contact: City ofMinneapolis, Kevin Carroll, 612-673-5181.

City of Minneapolis: 2600 Minnehaha Ave.,$303,566 Cleanup Grant

The city of Minneapolis received $303,566 incleanup funds for this 1.51-acre site contaminated withdiesel range organics, gasoline range organics and anti-mony. The former railroad yard will be redeveloped intoa two-story, 58,000-square-foot facility for New FrenchBakery. The project is expected to retain 95 jobs and add$121,927 to the tax base. Local contact: City ofMinneapolis, Andy Carlson, 612-673-5026.

City of Virginia: Arrowhead Youth Foyer,$207,562 Cleanup Grant

The city of Virginia received $207,562 to clean up a2.6-acre site contaminated with benzo(a) pyrene. The for-mer rail spur will be developed into an 111,949-square-foot, 15-unit facility for homeless young people ages 16to 21. The project will create two new jobs and increasetax revenue by $14,800. Local contact: City of Virginia,John Tourville, 218-780-7500.

City of St. Paul: Renaissance Box, $121,503Cleanup Grant

St. Paul Planning and Economic Developmentreceived $121,503 to clean up this 0.43-acre site. The site,which was used in the past for housing, a shoe factory andvarious other commercial enterprises, is contaminatedwith arsenic, lead, mercury, benzo(a)pyrene and dieselrange organics. Plans include rehabilitating the seven-story building into 70 units of affordable housing that willcreate two new jobs and increase the tax base by $7,848.Local contact: City of St. Paul, Diane Nordquist, 651-266-6640.

City of Hermantown: Former Cich Autobody,$22,125 Investigation Grant

The city of Hermantown received $22,125 in investi-gation funding for the former Cich Autobody site. This4.2-acre site, formerly used for auto salvage operations, issuspected of being polluted with petroleum, metals andvolatile organic compounds. The site will be redevelopedinto a small business that makes hospice care devices foraccess to buildings. Four jobs will be created and taxesincreased by $3,505. Local contact: City of Hermantown,John Mulder, 218-729-3600.

City of Minneapolis: Linden Hills Development,$31,353 Investigation Grant

The city of Minneapolis received $31,353 in investi-gation funds for this 0.87-acre site that contains a restau-rant and office building. Suspected contaminants includepolynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, petroleum and met-als. Plans call for a five-story building with commercialuses on the first and second floors and residential units on

the remaining floors. This development is expected toresult in eight new jobs, 14 retained jobs and an increasedtax base of $493,122. Local contact: City of Minneapolis,Matt Goldstein, 612-673-5075.

City of Park Rapids: Armory Square, $22,275Investigation Grant

The city of Park Rapids received $22,275 in investi-gation funds for a 0.43-acre site that is potentially con-taminated with petroleum. The onetime site of a church,opera house, school and armory with associated garagewill be redeveloped for retail and food venues and forcivic uses. The project will result in 17 new jobs and raisethe tax base by $25,400. Local contact: City of ParkRapids, Bill Smith, 218-732-3163.

Grand Rapids Economic Development Authority(EDA): Itasca Eco-Industrial Park, $48,750Investigation Grant

The Grand Rapids EDA received $48,750 to investi-gate a 223-acre site that housed an oriented strand boardmanufacturing facility. The land is suspected of beingcontaminated with petroleum, polychlorinated biphenyls,metals, volatile organic compounds and caustic soda.The site will be redeveloped into the Itasca Eco-IndustrialPark, which is projected to create 70 new jobs andincrease the tax base by $117,875. Local contact: GrandRapids EDA, Rob Mattei, 218-326-7622

City of St. Paul: Liefshultz Apartments, $20,250Investigation GrantThe city of St. Paul received $20,250 to investigate this0.91-acre site that was part of a bulk petroleum storagefacility. Suspected contamination includes petroleum.The proposed project includes up to 54 units of seniorhousing. This development is expected to create threenew jobs and increase the tax base by $88,256. Local con-tact: City of St. Paul, Joan Trulsen, 651-266-6634.

City of Mayer: Sandblasting (Old Creamery),$27,367 Investigation Grant

The city of Mayer received $27,367 to investigatethis 1.26-acre former creamery for petroleum, metals andpolynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons contamination. Thesite will be redeveloped for additional street right-of-way,green space and future commercial usage. Local contact:City of Mayer, Luayn Murphy, 952-657-1502.

City of St. Paul: University and Galtier SeniorHousing, $20,055 Investigation Grant

The city of St. Paul (through Planning and EconomicDevelopment) received $20,055 to investigate the site ofthe University and Galtier Senior Housing project (formerSaxon Ford site) for contaminants. This 1.03-acre sitewas used for residential and commercial purposes,including a gas station that left petroleum contamination.A four-story, 50-unit, low-income senior housing facilityis planned on the site. Two jobs will be created and the taxbase increased by $33,000. Local contact: City of St.Paul, Joan Trulsen, 651-266-6634.

Duluth Economic Development Authority (EDA):Bayfront Lot D, $48,000 Investigation Grant

The Duluth EDA received $48,000 to investigate this9.88-acre site for metals, polynuclear aromatic hydrocar-bons, petroleum and polychlorinated biphenyls. The landhad been the site of an electrical equipment manufactur-er, a scrap yard and other industrial entities. The proposedproject includes a transient boat facility for 50 to 75 ves-sels. Three jobs are expected to be created. Local contact:Duluth EDA, Heidi Timm-Bijold, 218-730-5324.

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Bigfork, Effie, Deer River, Marcell and Talmoon areasix-year-olds have received a gift book about positivecharacter-building traits entitled My Favorite Book.

The book is illustrated in full-color and is organizedinto multiple stories concerned with teaching positivecitizenship values to youngsters.

The core-character building traits covered in the MyFavorite Book include the importance of family, takingpersonal responsibility, kindness and compassion, coop-eration, honesty, gratitude, self-respect, and respect ofothers.

My Favorite Book, published by GoodwillPublishers, is being distributed to over 45,000 childrenin 254 Minnesota communities this year.

The Ambassador Company organizes distributionstatewide by working with fire departments, libraries,police departments, sheriff departments, nursing homes,churches, and schools to get the book into kids’ hands.

Distribution in the Bigfork, Effie and Deer Rivercommunity area was assisted by Bigfork School andKing Elementary School.

Home-schooled area six-year-olds may pick up acopy of My Favorite Book by contacting the BigforkSchool and King Elementary School.

Local business sponsoring the My Favorite Book dis-tribution includes: Bigfork and Effie - Two RiversCenex, North Itasca Electric Co-op, Inc., First StateBank of Bigfork, Jacobson’s Hardware Hank, BigforkValley Hospital, People in Business Care, and CarrollFuneral Home; Deer River area - Leech Lake Band ofOjibwe, Deer River HealthCare Center, Gorden’s TaxService, Carroll Funeral Home, Northern LakesInsurance Agency, Woodland Bank, Deer RiverCooperative Credit Union, and White Oak Inn & Suites.

The sponsors participate with the hope of helping toprovide positive uplifting material that is influential toyoung people, their parents, and the community as awhole.

Book teaches children positive values

The first baby born at Grand Itasca Clinic andHospital in Grand Rapids, in 2010, was JordinGene Edward Scovel. Jordin, the son of ChadGene Scovel and Megan Danielle Wood, enteredthe new decade at 1:36 p.m. on Jan. 1. Heweighed in at 7 pounds 3 1/2 ounces and was 21inches long. Submitted Photo.

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Friday, Dec. 18 — Theft was reported on DivisionSt., at 8:30 a.m.

Responded to a lock-out on 1st Ave. N.E. at 10:15a.m.

Warrant collected on 1st Ave. N.E. at 10:17 a.m.Responded to a domestic assault on Co. Rd. 139 at

3:25 p.m.Received a report of property damage on 1st Ave.

N.E. at 9:18 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 19 — Assisted sheriff’s office on

Bowstring River Rd. at 7:40 p.m.Sunday, Dec. 20 — Responded to a neighbor dispute

on 5th St. S.E. at 1:15 p.m.Assisted the sheriff’s office with a traffic stop on

Division St. at 10:02 p.m.Monday, Dec. 21 — Provided public assistance on

Main Ave. at 4:33 p.m.Provided public assistance on 4th Ave. N.W. at 7:50

p.m.Assisted the sheriff’s office with a call on Hwy. 6 at

10:57 p.m.Assisted Deer River Ambulance on 1st Ave. N.E. at

11:37 p.m.Tuesday, Dec. 22 — Transported a party to detox on

10th Ave. N.E. at 2:30 a.m.Assisted Deer River Ambulance on 10th Ave. N.E. at

12:26 p.m.Performed an arrest for outstanding warrant on 1st St.

N.E. at 8:50 p.m.Responded to a theft on Main Ave. at 9:26 p.m.Responded to a theft on Main Ave. at 9:36 p.m.Responded to a driving complaint on Hwy. 2 at 11:42

p.m.Wednesday, Dec. 23 — Responded to a driving

complaint on Hwy. 2 at 12:12 a.m.Provided public assistance on Comstock Dr. at 8:10

a.m.Assisted sheriff’s office on 5th Ave. S.E. at 8:45 a.m.Friday, Dec. 25 — Responded to an assault on Main

Ave. at 10:43 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 26 — Received a report of theft on

1st Ave. N.E. at 5:55 p.m.Provided public assistance on Hwy. 2 at 10:46 p.m.Monday, Dec. 28 — Responded to a parking viola-

tion on 1st St. N.E. at 9:34 a.m.Aided in a custody dispute on Main Ave. at 6:14 p.m.Responded to a domestic argument on Division St. at

5:48 p.m.Tuesday, Dec. 29 — Received a report of a suspi-

cious person on Main Ave. at 12:01 a.m.Provided public assistance on 10th Ave. N.E. at 2:27

a.m.Received a report of a domestic argument on

Division St. at 11:55 a.m.Responded to a two-vehicle fender-bender on 1st

Ave. N.E. at 1:06 p.m.Responded to a lock-out on 10th Ave. N.E. at 1:16

p.m.Assisted state patrol on Hwy. 6 at 8:50 p.m.Wednesday, Dec. 30 — Responded to a domestic

argument on 3rd st. S.E. at 6:24 a.m.Assisted Deer River Ambulance on Main Ave. at

12:51 p.m.Provided public assistance on Co. Rd. 144 at 7:09

p.m.Thursday, Dec. 31 — Received a report of disorder-

ly conduct on Division St. at 12:41 a.m.Assisted Deer River Ambulance on 10th Ave. N.E. at

12 p.m.Responded to a report of property damage on 1st Ave.

N.E. at 1:36 p.m.Driver cited for speeding on Division St. at 4:08 p.m.Provided public assistance on Hwy. 2 at 11:06 p.m.Friday, Jan. 1 — Assisted the sheriff’s office on

Hwy. 6 at 4:19 a.m.Assisted Deer River Ambulance on 4th St. S.E. at

12:12 p.m.Provided public assistance on 10th Ave. N.E. at 1:29

p.m.Responded to a disabled motorist on Hwy. 2 at 1:32

p.m.Assisted state patrol on Hwy. 2 at 7:04 p.m.Saturday, Jan. 2 — Provided public assistance on

10th Ave. N.E. at 3:45 p.m.Found a puppy on Division St. at 3:49 p.m.Responded to a false 911 call on 4th St. S.E. at 3:51

p.m.Responded to an HRO violation on 2nd St. S.E. at

3:56 p.m.Assisted Leech Lake Department of Public Safety

with a traffic stop on Hwy. 2 at 4:33 p.m.Provided public assistance on Hwy. 2 at 4:38 p.m.Provided public assistance on Division St. at 4:39

p.m.Sunday, Jan. 3 — Responded to a report of theft on

1st St. N.E. at 11:06 p.m.Responded to a lock-out on Division St. at 11:10 p.m.

Police Report

INTERNET/From Page 1brothers Scott and Jeff Asbach, also jumped in with a newprint venture last year. Although their weekly publisheson newsprint, the Asbachs describe Hometown Focus asa magazine.

They have survived a Duluth News Tribune story lastApril about their past-due printing bill owed to the Duluthnewspaper after the brothers won an “EntrepreneurialVision” special award from UMD’s Center for EconomicDevelopment. Circulation is growing, they said.

When they launched Hometown Focus in early 2008,they described it as “reverse publishing” venture, mean-ing content would be published online first, then in print.

They had to rethink that model, given the East Range’solder demographic where only half the households havepersonal computers. They added a weekly print productthree months after the Web site launch.

While they view the Web as a valuable tool, the broth-ers are focused primarily on their print product that deliv-ers largely positive news stories.

The co-chief executives formerly worked for theMesabi Daily News where Scott was its publisher andJeff its general manager. The upstart doesn’t see itself asa direct competitor to Virginia’s established daily.“There’s always competition for advertising dollars, butour content is totally different,” said Jean Cole,Hometown Focus editor.

Community members generate most of the weekly’scontent. Stories are generally human-interest features, nothard news. Hometown Focus has combined paid circula-tion and free distribution, varying between 9,000 and15,000 copies. It employs eight FTEs.Magazines fare better

Given the prevailing climate, it may seem surprising

anyone would launch a new print publishing venture.Unlike general circulation newspapers, however, maga-zine circulation appears more stable. In the last decade,total subscription and single copy sales of magazinesslipped only slightly, from 372.1 million in 1999 to 368.4million last year, according to the Magazine Publishers ofAmerica.

Their more specialized focus and content may offersome stability, as well, for journalists.

The number of reporters from general circulationnewspapers covering the U.S. Capitol has declinedsharply, 19 percent in 2008, according to a February 2009study by from the Pew Research Center’s Project forExcellence in Journalism. However, the overall pool ofreporters doesn’t appear to have changed much in the lastdecade. The same study reports journalists working forniche and specialized publications covering Congresswas 1,362 in 1997 and still more than 1,300 in 2008.

That data seems consistent with the mood within thesetwo local magazines.

The Asbachs said the Virginia area is welcoming itscommunity journalism model. “People tell us it’s fun toread,” Cole said. “We’ve created something people careabout.”

While she expects the number of print media titles inthe market to shrink, Buscaglia said there’s a future forpublications that resonate with their target audiences.

“Print will still be around,” she said. “I don’t think it’sgoing away in my lifetime.”

Beth Bily is a staff writer for BusinessNorth and aweekly contributor to this newspaper.

Deadline for news andadvertising for the

Western Itasca Reviewis Monday at Noon.

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Looking BackCompiled by Joan Isaacs from thefiles of the Deer River Newspapers.

110 Years Ago—A party ofhomesteaders in Third River settle-ment took Jim Tenney’s team to makea trip to their claims. Among the partywere Jim Tenney, John Sandstone,A.C. Yoder, A.M. Woodroff and PeteBohn. Rose School will open withMiss Millie Lillie as teacher.

100 Years Ago—Names in thelocals: J.S. Davis of Wirt; JoeKraskey of Ball Club; W.J. Gibbs ofBowstring; James Dawson, VernSeaman of Deer River.

90 Years Ago—Work has begunon the steel erection on the bridge overthe Mississippi River below the mouthof Leech River. Mrs. St. Peter (Grandma) has reopened her lunchrooms and is glad to see her oldpatrons back.

80 Years Ago—Editorial by H.E.Wolfe: “This paper extends congratu-lations to the good people of GrandRapids on having among its interestedcitizens that inveterate booster, Mr.C.K. Blandin. One of the most pleas-ant days the editor of this paper hasspent was when we rode fromMinneapolis to Grand Rapids in thesame bus with Mr. Blandin. We wereamazed at his interest in ItascaCounty, especially in agriculture. Fewmen there are who took part in strip-ping Itasca County of its timber, whoseem to have any care afterward. Mostof them have forgotten us. Not so withMr. Blandin. We wish Deer River hadone like him.”

70 Years Ago—Lumberingdown Finland’s Arctic highway camea huge motorized Soviet army whileplucky guerrilla fighters pecked away

at the roadside. Russian casualtieswere about 30,000 men and 200tanks...reported that Josef Stalin wasraging mad over his army’s failure inFinland...League of Nations assured itwill send supplies, but not men.

60 Years Ago—People of theBowstring Community thank thosewho helped in construction of theBowstring Hall...and thanks toChippewa National Forest organiza-tion for the privilege of cutting timberfor the hall on National Forest land.Paul Christian, who bought WillowBeach cabins two years ago, buysWillow Beach barbecue. The businesswas established 26 years ago by Mr.and Mrs. Charles and Mr. and Mrs.Glen Lemaster.

50 Years Ago—A large turnoutof Deer River winter fishermen areexpected at the Lions Club secondannual outdoor fishing contest on BallClub Lake. Henry Jurvelin presentsMrs. George Kann with a bicycle shewon by registering at Jurvelins.

40 Years Ago—Fluoride hasbeen added to Deer River villagewater supplies as mandated statewide,according to Robert Hulbert, villagestreet commissioner. DecemberDeaths: Isaac Steppa, Myrtle Wilson,Marvin Schwochert, Alvina Bendwell,all of Deer River; Stella Schwochertand Mary Ann Tibbetts of Ball Club;Victor Koski, Marcell.

30 Years Ago—Sandra Quatierwas crowned Sancta Lucia Queen atBethany Lutheran Church Luciabreakfast. Her attendants were Sueand Heidi Licke. Mike Maki and TimTarbell were star boys. Initiated intoPerry Heide Auxiliary Post 9703were Sharen Bowman, Ila Harthan

and Joyce Bergstrom. Bernice Schaarreceived treasurer’s pin for over 20years of service. Warren Youngdahl,Marcell, receives plaque for years ofservice on Minnesota Association ofTownship Officers board.

20 Years Ago—Jim Liston andKen Vickerman, owners of propertyabutting city property, request annexa-tion to Deer River in order to be oncity water and sewer. Several DeerRiver and Morse Township officerswere present as there is property locat-ed near King School and airport thatabuts city property. Robin Goodall, asophomore at St. Olaf College, will

study classics in Greece and Rome.10 Years Ago—Deer River’s

New Year’s Baby is Myla AnneAnttila, born Jan. 3. Her parents areTravis and Tara Anttila. Bigfork’sNew Year’s Baby is Kaylee SueElkins, born Jan. 2. Her parents areGreta and Charlie Elkins of Effie. TheBowstring Nutrition Site, scheduledto be closed down on Jan. 1, willremain open three days a week.Eugene Mannelin announces to DeerRiver City Council that he is steppingdown as fire chief. He has served inthat position for eight years.

April 1959 — First on the scene during Friday’s Civil Defense air raid alertin Deer River was this foursome at their stations awaiting instructions fromcounty headquarters. Pictured are Patrolman Paul Healy, Police ChiefDorian Serfling (standing), Civil Defense Director Bill Henry and KenGiles, owner of the Deer River Telephone Exchange. During the alert peri-od all area radios and TV stations went off the air except the Conelradchannels which broadcast instructions.

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The Kids Organizing for a Peaceful Environment (K.O.P.E.) group from DeerRiver High School, with help from Advocates for Family Peace (AFFP), organ-ized a Penny Drive in the Deer River area prior to Christmas, with 100 percentof the proceeds going to Second Harvest Food Bank (SHFB) for the ItascaHoliday Program. Deer River businesses participating in the Penny Drive withbuckets on their counters were Cenex, Holiday Station Store, Ott Drug,Jurvelin Hardware, The Outpost Bar and Grill, Shelley's and Woodland Bank.The total collected was $232.90. Pictured left to right are Shannon MarshallAFFP, Logan Bremer K.O.P.E., Sue Este SHFB, Nancy Pederson and AnnieMount K.O.P.E., Sarah Wagner AFFP.

Rough trail conditions reminder to ride safely

Minnesota snowmobilers arereminded to ride safely and checkconditions frequently in light of thecurrent challenging trail conditions.

“We encourage snowmobilers toget out there and enjoy the weather,but this sudden blanket of new snowis both a blessing and a curse,” saidLes Ollila, Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources (DNR)Northeasttrails manager. “In some areas, thereis barely enough snow to groom. Inother areas, there is too much snow,which insulates the frozen ground andthaws out the swamps and creeks.”

Also, the first grooming runs arevery slow and don’t set a firm base,Ollila, adds, and heavy groomingequipment is difficult to navigate inthe current wet conditions.

To check current snow depths andstate snowmobile (and ski) trail con-ditions, visit the DNR Web site atwww.mndnr.gov . At the bottom ofthe left column, click on SnowConditions. Trail data is updated asconditions change. The majority ofsnowmobile trails are local club trailsand this trail information is not on theDNR website. Local contact informa-tion is available at http:/ /www.dnr. s t a t e .mn .us / snowmbiling/trailcontacts.html , or on the

back of the DNR Snowmobile Trailsmaps (one for each quadrant of thestate - Northeast, Northwest,Southeast, Southwest). Quad mapsare available at DNR regional andarea offices, the DNR headquarters inSt. Paul, or by calling the DNRInformation Center at 1-888-MIN-NDNR.Reminder: SafetyRecommendations

•Don’t drink.•Slow down (particularly at night,

on rough or icy surfaces, and whenapproaching high snow banks) andstay right.

•Be prepared for emergencies.•Stay alert - heed caution and haz-

ard signs.•Avoid traveling across bodies ofwater when uncertain of ice thicknessand strength.

•Dress in layers, wear a helmet andface covering, avoid loose scarves.

•Watch the weather and check con-ditions before riding.

•Bring a buddy.•Report accidents right away.

Staci Malikowski has been promoted to the positionof Chief Financial Officer at Arvig CommunicationSystems (ACS), a regional telecommunications compa-ny based in Perham, Minnesota.

Malikowski began her career at ACS in April of 1997as an Accountant, was promoted to AccountingSupervisor in 2000, and then to Controller in 2004.While working full time, Malikowski earned her CPA in2001, and a Masters degree in Business Administrationfrom Regis University in 2004. “Being with ACS for thepast 13 years has been a great experience. I'm excitedto continue to grow with and contribute to the future ofACS. It’s a wonderful opportunity to be part of aproven, progressive, family and employee owned com-pany,” states Malikowski.

David Arvig, ACS Vice President and COO, statedthat “Malikowski’s excellent leadership skills and keenbusiness insight will have a significant impact on thecompany’s growth initiatives.”

Malikowski replaces the former Chief FinancialOfficer, Rick Vyskocil, who retired from ACS onDecember 31, 2009. Vyskocil will continue to serve asTreasurer for the ACS Board of Directors allowing thecompany to continue to benefit from his years of lead-ership and experience.

Arvig Communication Systems is a full-servicetelecommunications company providing high-speedInternet, digital television, local, long distance, andwireless telephone service, and more to west centralMinnesota. Visit ACS online at www.arvig.com.

ACS announces new Chief Financial Officer

DatelineTHURSDAY, JAN. 7

•Information Center regarding domestic issues, 1-3 p.m.,Deer River Family Service Center, or phone 326-0388 for furtherinformation or to schedule an appointment.

•Bowstring Senior Center Lunch, 12 noon. Everyone wel-come.

•Dual Dependency Support Group meets, 7:30 p.m.,Presbyterian Church, 703 Pokegama Ave. N, Grand Rapids,downstairs back entrance. Phone Greg 326-4433 for more infor-mation.

•Deer River Foodshelf, open 10 a.m to 1 p.m., GoodallResource Center, 1006 Comstock Drive, 246-2500.

•Northern Itasca Foodshelf, open 12:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. on theside of the Over 50 Club on Main Street in Bigfork.

•Parents Supporting Parents support group meets, ItascaResource Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m.. Phone Janelle Diede, 327-6724for more information.

•AA meeting in Squaw Lake, 7 p.m., St. Catherine’s CatholicChurch.

•Community Cafe Dinner at the Golden Age Center in DeerRiver, 4:30-6 p.m.

•WeeCare Hope Chest (free children’s clothing) open 9-11a.m. at Deer River Church of God, 304 4th Ave. SE.

•Eligibility Specialists with Itasca County Human Serviceswill be at the Deer River Family Service Center. Phone 1-800-422-0312 or 327-2941 for appointments.

•Bigfork School Site Council meets, 3:15 at the school•Grief Support Group meets, 5-6:30 p.m., in the Fireside

Room of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 501 Northwest 16 Street,Grand Rapids. Potluck is served. For more information call MarionLeimbach, 327-6145.

•Storytelling at Marcell Town Hall, 6:30 p.m., sponsored bythe North Country Seniors.

•NAPS and MAC pickup, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Deer RiverSenior Center.

•Itasca Genealogy Club meets in the Karjala ResearchCenter in the Central School, Grand Rapids, 6 p.m.

•Masonic Lodge Itasca #208 meets, 7 p.m., at the ItascaLodge, 2515 E. U.S. Hwy. 2, LaPrairie. Phone Earl Machart,Worshipful Master, 218-854-3336 for more information.

•Northwoods Saddle Club meets, 6 p.m., at the EffieCommunity Center.

•Warrior girls basketball vs Nash-Kee, away•Warrior wrestling vs Grand Rapids, home•Huskie girls basketball vs Northland, home

FRIDAY, JAN. 8•Deer River TOPS meets, 8-9 a.m., Bethany Lutheran

Church, Hwy. 6 north, Deer River; information 246-2613 or 246-2180.

•Huskie boys basketball vs Cook, away.•Warrior boys basketball vs Greenway, at home.•Warrior wrestling, Hibbing Tourney.•White Oak Sled Dog Classic begins with “Meet the

Mushers” spaghetti feed, 3-7:30 p.m. One mile north of DeerRIver Hwy. 6.

SATURDAY, JAN. 9•White Oak Sled Dog Classic race begins at 9:30 a.m.

Pancake Breakfast 6-9:30 a.m.•Marcell Family Center Winter Frolic, noon-4 p.m. Phone

Tim at 218-832-3161 for more information.

SUNDAY, JAN. 10•Marcell Family Center Pancake Feed, 6 a.m.-noon. Finish

Line for the White Oak Classic Sled Dog Race.

MONDAY, JAN. 11•AA and Al-Anon, 7 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, Deer

River•Women's Journey Group, 5-6:30 p.m., Advocates for Family

Peace Office at 1611 NW 4th St., Grand Rapids. Phone 326-0388for more information.

•Suicide Survivor Support Group meets, 6 p.m., 430 SW2nd St., Chisholm. For more information call Carla 218-254-2619.

•Parent's Grief Support Group meets, at the ItascaResource Center, Grand Rapids 7-9 p.m. Phone 327-2941 formore information.

•Deer River City Council meets, 6 p.m., City Hall.•The Retirees of Local 1116 meet at the Eagles Club in

Grand Rapids, 11 a.m. for meeting, lunch and afternoon bingo.Phone 326-6703 for more information on how to join.

•Deer River Pony League meets, 6 p.m., at Rasley’sBlueberry Bowl.

•Effie City Council meets, 7 p.m., at the Old Catholic Church.•White Oak Antique Tractor Club meets, 7 p.m. at Shelly’s

Family Restaurant in Deer River. •Huskie girls basketball vs Kelliher-Northome.

•Warrior girls basketball vs Hill City, home.

TUESDAY, JAN. 12•Deer River TOPS meets, 5:00 p.m., Bethany Lutheran

Church, Hwy. 6 north, Deer River; information 246-2180 or 246-2467.

•Support Group for female survivors of sexual violence.Phone 326-5008 for more information

•Bowstring Senior Center Lunch, 12 noon Everyone wel-come.

•Community Cafe Dinner at the Golden Age Center in DeerRiver, 4:30-6 p.m.

•Itasca County Parkinson's Support Group meets, 1 p.m.,at Leisure Hills. Contact Dori Stanek at 218-246-9771 for moreinformation.

•Northern Itasca Health Care Center Family Councilmeets, 10 a.m. Bigfork Nursing Home.

•Bigfork Parent Advisory Committee meets, Home Ec.Room, Bigfork School, 6:30 p.m.

•Bushwacker's Snowmobile Club meets call 246-8271 forinfo.

•Bigfork City Council meets, 6 p.m. City Hall.•Cohasset City Council meets, 7 p.m., Cohasset City Hall.•Deer River Support Group for any grieving adult, meets in

the Goodall Resource Center Conference room near the recep-tion desk, 1-2:30 p.m. Goodall Resource center is located adja-cent to the Deer River HealthCare Center. Call Teri at 246-3015for information.

•Women’s Cancer Support Group, for all women cancer sur-vivors 6-7:30 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Community CancerCenter, 2101 Hwy. 169 S. Phone (218) 326-4235.

•Deer River Northern Stars 4-H Club meets, 6:30 p.m. atthe Goodall Resource Center in Deer River. Phone ValerieStrugar 246-9458 for more information.

•Evergreen Friendship Club meets. Contact AnnetteLibersky 218-659-2722 for meeting location and time.

•Men’s Prostate Support Group meets at Grand ItascaHospital in the cafeteria area at 5:30 p.m. For more informationcall Douglas Coy 246-2468.

•Huskie boys basketball vs Northland, away.•Warrior boys basketball vs Blackduck, away.•Warrior wrestling vs Nashwauk-Keewatin, at home.•Nordic Ski at Little Falls.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13•Men’s Domestic Violence Program, 6-8 p.m., at Goodall

Resource Center. Call Joel or Ann for more information 327-4062•Bowstring Senior Center Lunch, 12 noon Everyone wel-

come.•Deer River Lions Club meets, 6:30 p.m. •KIWI's meet for dinner, phone 245-1677 for location.•Men’s Cancer Support Group, for all men cancer survivors

6:30-8 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Community Cancer Center, 2101Hwy. 169 S. Phone (218) 326-4235.

•Leech Lake Diabetes Care Clinic, at the Ball ClubCommunity Center

•AA Meeting at Winnie Dam Community Center, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, JAN. 14•Information Center regarding domestic issues, 1-3 p.m.,

Deer River Family Service Center, or phone 326-0388 for furtherinformation or to schedule an appointment.

•Bowstring Senior Center Lunch, 12 noon. Everyone wel-come.

•Dual Dependency Support Group meets, 7:30 p.m.,Presbyterian Church, 703 Pokegama Ave. N, Grand Rapids,downstairs back entrance. Phone Greg 326-4433 for more infor-mation.

•Deer River Foodshelf, open 10 a.m to 1 p.m., GoodallResource Center, 1006 Comstock Drive, 246-2500.

•Northern Itasca Foodshelf, open 12:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. on theside of the Over 50 Club on Main Street in Bigfork.

•Parents Supporting Parents support group meets, ItascaResource Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m.. Phone Janelle Diede, 327-6724for more information.

•AA meeting in Squaw Lake, 7 p.m., St. Catherine’s CatholicChurch.

•Community Cafe Dinner at the Golden Age Center in DeerRiver, 4:30-6 p.m.

•WeeCare Hope Chest (free children’s clothing) open 9-11a.m. at Deer River Church of God, 304 4th Ave. SE.

•Bigfork School Site Council meets, 3:15 at the school•Bug O Nay Ge Shig School Board meets, 5:30 p.m., at the

library•Masonic Chippewa Lodge #275 meets above the Over 50

Club in Bigfork.•Warrior girls basketball host the Bigfork Huskies.

Spring turkey hunting application deadline is Friday, Jan. 8

Hunters who want to get in the field early for the2010 spring turkey hunt must apply by Friday, Jan. 8,wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold.

Adult hunters may apply for one of nearly 57,000permits to hunt a five- or seven-day season in one of 77permit areas. Youth 17 and younger no longer need toapply for the lottery. They will be able to purchase aspring turkey permit for any permit area and any timeperiod directly from a license agent. Applicants chooseone of eight time periods in which to hunt.

A new rule effective in 2010 allows hunters notselected in the permit lottery to purchase a permit in anyarea for one of the hunt’s last two time periods.

Additional details are available online atwww.mndnr.gov/hunting/turkey.

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You are invited to join cooperative representatives for a discussion about 2009 operating results and the factors impacting the price of electricity.

January 12 - 7:00 p.m.at Hill City School (assembly room)

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Team High HandicapSeries: GRV Gibbs 3359;Cherney’s Resort 3317; HastieConstruction 3252.

Individual High ScratchGame: Jeff Gardner 258; WayneRhoades 257; Ray Keller 222.

Individual High ScratchSeries: Jeff Gardner 673; WayneRhoades 666; Jim Daigle 582.

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Team High HandicapGame: White Oak 1023; PaulBunyan 914; Blueberry Bowl902.

Team High HandicapSeries: White Oak 2710; Co-op2594; Blueberry Bowl 2588.

Individual High ScratchGame: Jim Howard 266; BernieMatlock 226; Ray Guertin 220.

Individual High ScratchSeries: Jim Howard 658; BernieMatlock 635; Ray Guertin 592.

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Team High HandicapGame: Blueberries 670; Jury’sOut 661; Gutter Gals 658.

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Individual High ScratchGame: Kathy Mrozowski 219;Rita Onraet 204; Marla Rasley201.

Individual High ScratchSeries: Kathy Mrozowski 575;Marla Rasley 551; Rita Onraet507.

Splits: Jan Hill 3-10; SandyFox 3-10; Sarah Sedlander 2-7;Nancy Carlson 2-7, 5-7; RitaOnraet 3-10; Ronna Peck 5-6.

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Team High HandicapGame: Big Winnie Bar 937;Coors Light 922; Northern StarFood 918.

Team High HandicapSeries: Coors Light 2685; BigWinnie Bar 2645; Macharts 2558.

Mens Individual High

Scratch Game: Willie Bixby223; Jeff Gardner 222; VinceCleveland 221.

Mens Individual HighScratch Series: Dave Chase 606;Jeff Gardner 605; VinceCleveland 602.

Womens Individual HighScratch Game: Trudy Gardner216; Nelda White 184; MandyReed 181.

Womens Individual HighScratch Series: Nelda White533; Trudy Gardner 517; MandyReed 498.

Splits: Bruce Wolfe 7-10;Daniel 4-10.

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Team High HandicapGame: Upnorth 4 914; No Fear884; Mixed Trix 882.

Team High HandicapSeries: No Fear 2625; Upnorth 42588; Graveyard Shift 2535.

Mens Individual HighScratch Game: Steve Nelson224; Thomas Rasley 194; AaronDunham 187.

Mens Individual HighScratch Series: Steve Nelson571; Mick Hagen 513; ThomasRasley 509.

Womens Individual HighScratch Game: Sue Hagen 161;Laurie Shadley 161; Dawn Hagen152.

Womens Individual HighScratch Series: Dawn Hagen425; Sue Hagen 418; LaurieShadley 408.

Splits: Sue Hagen 4-10;Richard Shadley 3-10; DawnHagen 3-10; Barb Shandorf 5-6.

Bowling Scores

Warriors ski in Deer River and Brainerd during winter break

Tyler Gustafson, left, Grand Rapids and Deer River’s Cody Gustafson,right, leave the starting area of the Deer River Nordic Invitational atBlueberry Hills on Dec. 29. Photo by Ron Kutsi.

by Sue CookSnow and more snow - a skier’s

dream. The Deer River WarriorNordic ski team was finally able topractice on their ‘home field’ atBlueberry Hills, one day prior to host-ing their home meet which was heldDec. 29. Teams from Brainerd, DetroitLakes, Grand Rapids, Bemidji andTrekNorth (Bemidji) braved the coldweather and participated in the DeerRiver Nordic Invitational. The raceformat was 5K freestyle for varsityand junior varsity and 3K freestyle forthe junior high skiers. Racers had aninterval start with two skiers going outevery 30 seconds. The top 10 finishersin each race were awarded ribbons.

In the girls’ varsity race, MindyDrotts finished in eighth place with atime of 22:09.5. The Warrior varsityboys, Kevin Drotts and CodyGustafson, completed the race in 10thand 11th place respectively. K. Drottshad a time of 19:09.3 and C.Gustafson finished in 19:24.2.

Kaila Juntunen had another goodrace at the junior varsity level, finish-ing the girls’ race in third place with atime of 24:38.3. Ashlea Grife com-pleted the course in 15th place with atime of 30:18.7.

Seventh grader Liam Martin con-tinues to ski well finishing the juniorhigh boys’ race in fourth place with16:39.3. Sixth grader Michael Shawcompleted his first race in 21st placewith a time of 36:04.

The Warriors have many juniorhigh girls who are working hard toimprove their race times. VanessaPerrington skied to a fifth place finishwith a time of 18:42.8. The nextWarrior to finish was Ali Juntunen in13th place with 22:39.5. In the middleof the pack Tiffany Amy was 17thwith 24:01.8, Hannah Hron 18th with24:27.4 and Caitlin Wilson 20th with25:10.8. The rest of the team finishedin the following order: RaeAnnGiffen 28, 30:41.9; Karley Paulley 29,31:01; Amy Gustafson 31, 34:04.5;and Emma Shaw 34, 42:31.6. Thiswas a ‘first race’ experience for sev-enth grader A. Gustafson and sixthgrader E. Shaw.

Two days after the meet in DeerRiver, the Warriors traveled to the

Northland Arboretum in Brainerd tocompete in the Brainerd InvitationalContinuous Pursuit on Dec. 31.Temperatures were still very cold butthe race went on as scheduled. Varsityathletes followed a continuous pursuitformat which means racers skied a 5Kclassic course then had to switch skis,with no help from coaches or team-mates, and continue on to ski a 5K lapfreestyle. The races began with a massstart. In the boys’ varsity race K.Drotts worked hard and finished the10 kilometers in seventh place with atime of 30:05to earn a medal. C. Gustafson com-pleted the course in 11th place with atime of 31:33.

In the girls’ varsity race M. Drottsgot tripped up and fell during the massstart and lost a little time. She finishedthe pursuit with a time of 34:09 earn-ing a second place medal only six sec-onds behind Bailey Drewes ofBemidji who took first place with34:03.

K. Juntunen was Deer River’s onlyjunior varsity competitor. Her racewas a 5K skate that began with aninterval start with four skiers goingout every 30 seconds. K. Juntunen hasbeen skiing strong and earned a fourthplace ribbon for her hard work. Shefinished with a time of 17:38.

The junior high races were a 3Kskate that began in eight waves. In theboys’ race Martin earned a secondplace ribbon with a time of 11:18. Hefinished eight seconds out of firstplace. M. Shaw finished the race in35th place with a time of 23:10.

In the girls’ junior high race thehighest placing Warrior was A.Juntunen in 14th with a time of 15:19.The rest of the Warriors finished in thefollowing order: Hron 21, 17:01;Paulley 26, 19:03; Nikki Kellems 28,19:12; E. Shaw 31, 22:52; A.Gustafson 34, 23:36; and sixth graderRita Helleckson 36, 31:34. This wasHelleckson’s first race experience.

Teams competing with Deer Riverat the Brainerd Invitational were St.Cloud Tech, Bemidji, Little Falls,Detroit Lakes, Alexandria, Mora,Otter Tail Nordic, Battle Lake,TrekNorth, and Brainerd.

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ObituariesByron L. Powell

Byron L. Powell, 71, of Bovey, died Thursday, Dec.31, 2009, in the North Memorial Medical Center,Robbinsdale.

Born Feb. 12, 1938, in Bigfork, he was the son ofEverett and Ruth (Dietrich) Powell. He attended Bigforkschools and was a 1956 graduate of Bigfork HighSchool. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, was stationedin France and was honorably discharged in 1960. Byronand Eileen Mandich were married on June 27, 1964, andlived in Wabana and Bovey. He worked for BlandinPaper Co., owned Byron’s 76 station in Bovey and mostrecently worked for Industrial Lubricants in GrandRapids. He was a member of the Hurlbut-ZiemerAmerican Legion Post 476 of Lawrence Lake and theTasca Twirlers Square Dancers. He was an avid mechan-ic and loved to travel with friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and broth-ers-in-law, Earl Hoshal, Mike Mandich and LudMandich.

He is survived by his wife, Eileen; a son, Joe Powellof Marble; daughters, Jill Hanson of Bemidji and JodyPittenger of Maple Grove; six grandchildren; brothers,Don Powell and Darrell Powell of Bigfork; a sister, BevOelke of Plymouth; sisters-in-law, Dorothy HoshalHyvonen of Grand Rapids, Karen Mandich of Bovey,Louise Mandich of Bovey; his mother-in-law, MildredMandich of Grand Rapids; and several nieces andnephews.

Visitation was Monday, Jan. 4, with a funeral serv-ice on Tuesday, Jan. 5, in Coleraine. Interment will be inLakeview Cemetery, Coleraine.

Ardis J. (Mattson) RohloffArdis J. (Mattson) Rohloff went to be with the Lord

on Sunday, January 3, 2010. She was born to Edward E.and Hildur (Krafve) Mattson in Minneapolis on June 16,1922. She grew up on a farm near Annandale, MN, grad-uating from Annandale High School in 1940 with honors.On April 19, 1941 she married the love of her life RichardRohloff at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Annandale. Shewas a devoted hardworking member of Mt. HermonLutheran Church. She was a deeply spiritual personwho loved the Lord above all else. Ardy was a walking,talking Bible who loved to sing praises to God. She did-n’t need a hymnal as she knew every song by heart. Shewas also deeply devoted to her family and a loving per-son to all.

She and Rich lived and worked on the farm for 48years. Ardy also worked as an office manager at theAnnandale Advocate for 30 years. In 1989 they sold thefarm and moved to their home on Deer Lake to be neartheir son and family.

She was an avid sports fan. In her later years, shebecame a true hockey fan watching her grandsons playcollege and professional hockey.

The last eight years of her life she lived at ComstockCourt in Deer River, was a member of Clara LutheranChurch and Bethany Lutheran in Deer River.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbandRichard and four newborn children; sister, ElizabethSlatsveen; and a brother, Edgar Mattson.

She is survived by her son, Dick (Sue) of Cohasset;grandsons Kurt (Julie) of Woodstock Illinois, Jon(Nicole) of Cohasset, Todd (Michelle) of Bismarck N.D.;eight great-grandchildren, Sarah, Mark, Jocelyn,Jasmine, Jade, Josie, Eli, and Luka; a brother, KennethMattson of New Brighton, MN; and several nephews andnieces.

Visitation was at the Carroll Funeral Home in DeerRiver on Wednesday January 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. Thefuneral will be at Bethany Lutheran Church in Deer Riverat 11:00 a.m. today (Thursday, January 7) with intermentto follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Deer River.

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Eugene Edward VoigtEugene Edward

Voigt, 82, of GrandRapids, MN, diedSunday, January 3, 2010,in Grand Rapids, MN.

Eugene was bornDec 26, 1927 to Lesterand Alvina Voigt in DeerRiver, MN. He served inthe Navy and Marinesand was a member of theMarine Corps SkeetTeam. He retired fromMesaba Aviation after 38years where he wasDirector of MTC. Hewas also an FAALicensed inspector. Hewas mechanic of the yearin 1977, and enjoyed flying his own planes. After retire-ment he enjoyed wintering in Florida. Eugene wasinvolved in numerous activities, a member of MasonicLodge 208, Royal Arch Masons, Knights of Templar,North Star Shrine Club and order of Eastern Star, mem-ber of the Shrine Cycle and Mustang Patrol.

He was preceded in death by two infant sons; par-ents; and an infant brother.

He is survived by his wife, Cecelia, of 61 years;brother, Elmer (Lynn) Voigt of Grand Rapids, MN; threenieces, Pattie (Scot) Markle of Duluth, MN, Debbie(Craig) Mattson of Duluth, MN, Pamela (Jeff) Johnsonof Grand Rapids, MN; and great nieces and greatnephews.

Visitation is today (Thursday, January 7), 5-7 p.m.at Carroll Funeral Home, Deer River, MN with aMasonic service at 6:30 p.m.

Services will be held Friday, January 8, at 2 p.m. atCarroll Funeral Home, Deer River, MN. In lieu of flow-ers, memorials to Shrine Children’s Hospital , ClaraLutheran Church or a charity of your choice.

Burial will be in Olivet Cemetery, Deer River, MN.Arrangements by Carroll Funeral Home, Deer

River, MN.Paid Obituary

Glenn “Crundy” Howard Jackson Sr.

Glenn “Crundy” Howard Jackson Sr., 60, of Inger,MN, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, in Duluth, MN.

Glenn was born October 15, 1949 in Cass Lake,MN. He was raised and lived in Inger, MN. He was inthe U.S. Army and was a Vietnam Vet. He enjoyed pow-wows, casinos, remodeling and traditional seasonalactivities. Glenn believed in helping everyone spiritual-ly, he was always there for his family and friends. Hepassed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, hewill be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents,George and Marie Wakefield; maternal grandparents,Andrew and Elsie Robinson; father, Murphy Jackson;brother, Peter Jackson.

He is survived by his wife, Darlene Jackson; moth-er, Susan Jackson; son, Glenn Jackson Jr.; daughter,Paula Jackson; grandsons, Matt and Quannah; brother,Steve Jackson; sisters, Sarah, Beverly, Clara, Selma,Norma, Ramona and Helen; numerous nieces, nephews,in-laws and relatives.

Visitation was Monday, January 4, 2010 from 5 p.m.until the 11 a.m. service, Tuesday, January 5, at the IngerCommunity Center.

Burial was in Inger Cemetery.Arrangements by Carroll Funeral Home, Deer

River, Mn.Paid Obituary

Helen Elenora LenochHelen Elenora Lenoch, 88, of Deer River, MN, died

Monday, December 28, 2009, at Becky’s House, DeerRiver, MN. She was born July 10, 1921 in FortAtkinson, IA.

She was preceded in death by her husband, GilbertLenoch and granddaughter, Jennifer Bundy.

She is survived by daughters, Ann (Phil) Bundy,Patricia (John Turk) Lenoch; sons, Daniel Lenoch,Richard (Judy) Lenoch; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one brother, Merle Sattler.

A memorial service will be at the Clasen-JordanMortuary in Austin, MN.

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Austin, MN.Arrangements by Carroll Funeral Home, Deer

River, MN.Paid Obituary

William “Bill” James Barnacle

William “Bill” James Barnacle, 91, of Lake City,Minn. died Friday, December 25, 2009 in HomesteadRehabilitation and Living Center, Deer River, Minn.

Bill was born in 1918 in Lisle, Ill. He graduatedfrom high school in Naperville, Ill. in 1936. He attendedSt. Olaf College and college in Yankton, South Dakota.He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. OnSeptember 10, 1943, he was united in marriage to DorisBiederman in Minneapolis, Minn. From 1937 until 1952,he played baseball for the Minneapolis Millers, NewJersey Giants, Baltimore Orioles, and the ToledoMudhens. Following his baseball career, he wasemployed as an investment broker for IDS Investmentsand West America before retiring in 1972. Bill and Dorismoved to Remer in 1987. He was a life member of theV.F.W. in Lake City, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his parents and threebrothers, Harold, Donald, and Ronald Barnacle.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Doris;two sons, William “Bill” (Lynda) Barnacle of Brainerd,Minn. and Robert “Bob” (Betty) Barnacle of Deer River,Minn.; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren andmany nieces and nephews.

Per Bill’s request, there will be no services at thistime.

Arrangements are by Rowe Funeral Home andCrematory, Grand Rapids, Minn.

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David W. RikalaDavid (Dave) Rikala, 53, of Duluth, MN, died at

home on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009.Born March 13, 1956 and educated in Duluth, he had

very strong ties to the Suomi, MN area having spentmuch of his life visiting and staying on the Rikala farmwhich was owned by his grandparents, Urho and HildaRikala, then by his father, Wesley. He was a dearly lovedfriend of his closest neighbors; the Humenbergers and B.Bunch.

He enjoyed corresponding with people both here andin various parts of the world and served as a steadfastpresence of simple and decent goodness and Godliness intheir lives. He was very skilled in hunting and fishing,and was an effective and gentle teacher of such skills.

He was a surprisingly accomplished man in thethings that really matter in life: humility, kindness andgentleness. With simple faith in God he remained adevoted son and good friend despite severe disappoint-ment, difficulties and challenges.

As a tree who bore good fruit, may God now wel-come him. May it be said to him, “Well done, good andfaithful servant.”

He was preceded in death by his brother, DelvinRikala.

He is survived by his parents, Wesley and Elma(Hill) Rikala; close friend, Barbara L. Bunch, and numer-ous uncles, aunts and cousins (including Sandra (Sinkola)Maki.)

Visitation and funeral services were held Sat., Jan. 2,2010 at St. Anne’s in Duluth.

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Marguerite Van CampenMarguerite Van Campen, 94, died Tuesday,

December 8, 2009, at the Bigfork nursing home.She was born May 7, 1915 in Hill City, South Dakota

to William and Mable (Harvey) Tracy. She was united inmarriage to Floyd Van Campen on April 22, 1933.

During her life, she had worked at a logging camp inHill City, SD, The Popcorn Factory in Cohasset, theItasca County Nursing Home in Grand Rapids, The FroydBank in Froyd, MT, and as a home health aid, also inFroyd, MT. She even mined for gold in Alaska.

She was a devoted wife to her husband Floyd, whomshe took care of until his death in 1990. They were mar-ried for 57 years. During this time, they raised their twinniece and nephew, Harriet and Harry Van Campen as ifthey were their own, and went on to become grandparentsto Harriet’s four boys, Douglas, Duane, David andDarryl.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister,Beth Williams; brothers, Charles, Benjamin, Ralph ofSouth Dakota and George Tracy of Grand Rapids, MN;and Harriet’s son, Douglas Gielen.

She is survived by Harry Van Campen Jr.; HarrietEvans (James); their sons, Duane Gielen (Sue), DavidEvans (Tammy), Darryl Evans (Sally); and numerousnieces and nephews.

Services were held Saturday, Dec. 26 at St. Mary’sCatholic Church of Deer River with burial in WildwoodCemetery in Cohasset.

Arrangements by Carroll Funeral Home, Deer River,MN.

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The Bible Says ...Encourage one anotherby C. Marvine Scott

One thing I love about Minnesotans is our toughness!We’re rather an unusual breed but I love it! No one lets alittle cold weather slow us down – we just put on moreclothes and off we go! There is a resilience and strengththat I see around me that blesses me. I have had peopletell me when they visited that they enjoyed the way wetake care of one another up here in the Northland.

God has commanded us to be strong and courageous.He also tells us to love one another and be an encourage-ment to each other. I like what Joan Clayton from NewMexico wrote on this subject in a recent article.

BUILD EACH OTHER UP“Bible Thought: ‘Let your speech be always with

grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye oughtto answer every man’ (Colossians 4:6 KJV).

“Criticism causes fear, aggression, and defensive-ness! We rarely apply criticism to ourselves. Even socalled “constructive criticism” leaves a lot of doubt in ourminds! Wouldn’t it be too wonderful if we were all likeBarnabas? We can be.

“The father of the Prodigal son did not meet him withberating and criticism…only forgiveness! Stephen didnot defend himself, nor hold any malice. On the cross,Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them.’ What if Jesus had said:‘When you get everything perfect, then I will love you?’

“Praise and encouragement enable people to meettheir goals. People that we sometimes criticize are whatwe might be under their circumstances. Let us refuse tocriticize. Let us hold our tongues. We can do so muchmore with praise and encouragement. Praisers, not criti-cizers, bring men to Jesus!

“I have heard all of my life that ‘sticks and stonesmay break my bones, but words will never hurt me.’ Thatstatement is absolutely false. Words destroy much worsethan bruises. Withhold criticism. Instead, give praise andencouragement. Build each other up!

“Hymn: ‘Love One Another.’ Dear precious Lord,help us to put a watch over our mouths. May we only saythings that build up and encourage. In Jesus’ beautifulname. Amen.”

-Joan Clayton, Portales, NM (The Bible Friend Dec.2009) p.3

A FATHER’S KINDNESS“Busy in his study a minister was preparing his ser-

mon for the coming Sunday. He reached to the shelf athis side for a book, and then remembered that he had leftit downstairs. His little daughter was playing in the bed-room, and he called her. She came, running, eager anddelighted at the thought that Papa needed her. Heexplained carefully where she could find the book, andshe went gladly, returning in a moment with a book whichhe saw at a glance was the wrong one. But he hardlylooked at the book as he took it and laid it on the table.He looked only at the eager face of his little daughter,wreathed in smiles. Gathering her close to his heart, hekissed her and said, ‘Thank you, darling.’ And when shehad gone back happy and contented to her play he wentquietly for the book he needed. I think I should like to lis-ten to the sermons that man would preach.”

-God’s Treasury of Virtues (Honor Books, c.2995) p.209

Many of us are not experiencing the love and caringof this godly man listed above. In fact, even though manyput on a brave face, there is a lot of people in pain amongus. I wonder what life would be like if we all tried to saya word of encouragement to someone rather than a criti-cal one. An unkind word could have crushed the beauti-ful child in the story above but loving kindness from herfather blessed her instead.

The holidays are over and everyone is counting theirshekels to see if there’s enough left to make it through thebleak cold winter months. Even though the faces of ourfellow men and women may be brave, is fear and paingriping their hearts? Let’s determine to spend some timedeliberately trying to encourage one person each day.

DROP A PEBBLE IN THE WATERby James W. Foley

Drop a pebble in the water:Just a splash, and it is gone,

But there’s half-a-hundred ripplesCircling on and on and on,

Spreading, spreading from the center,Flowing on out to the sea.

And there is no way of tellingWhere the end is going to be.

Drop a pebble in the water:In a minute you forget,

But there’s little waves a-flowing,And there’s ripples circling yet,And those little waves a-flowingTo a great big wave have grown;You’ve disturbed a mighty river

Just by dropping in a stone.

Drop an unkind word, or careless:In a minute it is gone;

But there’s half-a-hundred ripplesCircling on and on and on.

They keep spreading, spreading, spreadingFrom the center as they go

And there is no way to stop them,Once you’ve started them to flow.

Drop an unkind word, or careless:In a minute you forget:

But there’s little waves a-flowing,And there’s ripples circling yet.And perhaps in some sad heart

A mighty wave of tears you’ve stirred,And disturbed a life was happy

Ere you dropped that unkind word.

Drop a word of cheer and kindness:Just a flash and it is gone;

But there’s half-a-hundred ripplesCircling on and on and on,

Bearing hope and joy and comfortOn each splashing, dashing wave

Till you wouldn’t believe the volumeOf the one kind word you gave.

Drop a word of cheer and kindness:In a minute you forget;

But there’s gladness still a-swelling,And there’s joy circling yet,

And you’ve rolled a wave of comfortWhose sweet music can be heard

Over miles and miles of waterJust by dropping one kind word.

-The Bible Friend, July 2009, p.4

Truman “Bud” LundTruman “Bud”

Lund, 76, of Effie, MN,died Friday, Jan 1, 2010in Bigfork, MN.

Truman was bornOctober 31, 1933, inEffie, MN where he madehis home until enteringthe Bigfork NursingHome in January, 2009.Truman spent his life inthe logging business, healso worked for ItascaCounty and the DNR tak-ing care of several camp-grounds. Truman was a

U.S. Army Veteran and amember of the Effie Fredheim Lutheran Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth andJesse Lund; brother, Darrell Ste; siblings, MarilynRommes and Lester Randall.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years,Esther; daughter, Cindy Lund of Bloomington, MN; son,Rollie (Teri) Lund of Bigfork, MN; step-son, Alan Lundof Cook, MN; two grandsons, Jeremiah Lund ofBemidji, MN and Casey Anderson of Cook, MN; sister,Betty Ekert of Bigfork, MN; brother, Duane (Jackie)Lund of Colorado; step-brothers, Ronald (Sandy)Randall of Grand Rapids, MN, Douglas (Teri) Randallof St. Cloud, MN; step-mother, Evelyn Lund of Bigfork,MN; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation was one hour before the service,Wednesday, January 6, at 1 p.m. at Effie FredheimLutheran, Effie, MN.

Burial was in Bigfork Cemetery, Bigfork, MN.Arrangements by Carroll Funeral Home, Deer

River, MN.Paid Obituary

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Rev. James AnthonySunday Service 8:30 a.m.St. Catherine's Catholic

Father Thomas P. Galarneault(218)659-4353

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832-3911Rev. Howard WilliamsSunday School 10 a.m.

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Church 832-3883Church Service 8:30 a.m.Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

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Pastor Paul OlsonSunday School 9:15 a.m.

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Pastor John HansonParsonage 832-3834

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Fellowship followingWednesday Bible StudyFor info 1-218-259-0425

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Cty Rd 4 just east of Anchor Inn Resort)

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Effie FredheimLutheran Church ELCA

Rev. Ryan AarestadOffice 743-3368;

Parsonage 743-6986Sunday Worship 8:45 a.m.

DEER RIVERApostolic Faith ChurchPastor Timothy Schultz

212 2nd St. S.E.246-2243

Sunday School & Worship Service10:00 a.m.

Bible Study, Wednesday6:00 p.m.

Deer River Bible Church246-9570

Pastor Gaylord FinchHome 246-2093

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Evening Service 6 p.m.Family Bible Study & Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p.m.

1 mile north on Hwy. 6Evangelical CovenantPastor Ron Grossman

Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wed. Night Bible Study 7 p.m.246-8062

St. Mary's Catholic ChurchFr. Paul Larson

Parish Office 246-8582Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m.

Confessions half hour before Saturday mass

United MethodistPastor Richard Wilder

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.Office (218)246-8591Cell (218)360-4795

Redeemer Lutheran LC-MSRev. James Anthony

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Evening Service, Thursday, 7 p.m.Memorial Day thru Labor Day

Bethany Lutheran, ELCARev. Dwight Rudquist

Highway 6 North, 246-8398Worship - 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday - ‘Club 100’ Sept.-May(1st-6th grade)

"The Welcome Place"Oteneagen Chapel

(An Independent Bible Church)Church Services 10-11 a.m.

Sunday School 11:15-11:45 a.m.

Deer River Church of God(Pentecostal)

Rev. Lee Pederson246-8760

304 - 4th Ave. S.E.Sunday School 9:00 a.m.Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Sunday Evening Prayer 6 p.m.Wed. Night Bible Study 7 p.m.

Clara Lutheran246-8191

Lay PastorPeg ChristensenSunday School &

Worship Service 9 a.m.Hwy. 6 N - Right on Cty. Rd. 142,

Left on Cty. Rd 144 - 1 mile.

BENASt. Anne’s Catholic

Father Stephen SolorsSaturday Mass 7 p.m..FEDERAL DAMSacred Heart CatholicFather Stephen SolorsSunday Mass 11 a.m.

BIGFORKBigfork Lutheran, ELCA

Rev. Ryan AarestadOffice 743-3368;

Parsonage 743-6986Sunday Worship:

Bigfork Lutheran and First Presbyterian are having blended

worship services at the First Presbyterian Church two blocks

west of Bigfork City Hall at 10:15 a.m.

Bigfork Assembly of GodPastor Mike Stevens

101 Golf Course RoadMorning Worship 9:30 & 10:30

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.Evening Service 6:30 p.m.

218-743-6316Riverside (Presbyterian) Chapel

Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m.Cell (218)360-4795

Our Lady of Snows CatholicFather Thomas P. Galarneault

(218) 743-3255Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m.

Wed., Thurs., Fri..- 8:00 a.m.

First Presbyterian ChurchRev. Ryan AarestadOffice 743-3368;

Parsonage 743-6986Sunday Worship:

Bigfork Lutheran and First Presbyterian are having blended

worship services at the First Presbyterian Church two blocks

west of Bigfork City Hall at 10:15 a.m.

BOWSTRINGBowstring (Presbyterian) Chapellocated 15 miles north on Hwy. 6,

1 block west on Co. Rd. 133Sharron Lewis

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.Sunday Worship 10:15 a.m.

BALL CLUBSt. Joseph's CatholicFather Stephen SolorsSaturday Mass 5 p.m.Sunday Mass 9 a.m.

Ball Club Assembly of God Church

Rev. Greg BaudeckPastor - 327-1005Church-246-2511

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.Sunday Evening 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.

COHASSETWest Cohasset ChapelPastor Joe Franzone

Sunday School -9:15 a.m.Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

AWANA Wednesday - 6:30 p.m.999-9030

On Hwy. 6 one mile north of Hwy. 63

St. Augustine’s Catholic ChurchFr. Paul Larson

Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m.Confessions half hour before mass

Calvary Pines Baptist ChurchPastor Charles Pratt

7 miles north of Cohasset at crossroads of Co. Rd. 256 & 62

Sunday School (ad. & youth) 9:30 a.m.Worship Service 10:30 a.m.Sunday Bible Study - 6 p.m.

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Our Redeemer Lutheran ChurchPastor Chris Gorshe

Pastor Bill Zeige35568 Foxtail Lane, Cohasset

328-5165Sunday 9:00

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New Life Christian Fellowship35 N.E. 3rd St., Cohasset, MN

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Sunday Prayer 8-8:30 a.m.9:00-9:45 a.m. Sunday School

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6:30 p.m. WorshipWednesday 6:30 p.m. Bible Study

Good News Bible ChurchRev. Tom Adams

9 a.m. SundayWednesday 7 p.m.

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Better Business Bureau tips for consumersThe BBB’s top ten New Year’s resolutions for a consumer-savvy 2010

The New Year is here and, because of the rough econ-omy, it’s more important that ever to resolve to be a savvyconsumer. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) ofMinnesota and North Dakota offers the following tenNew Year’s resolutions to fight scammers, prevent identi-ty theft and save money in 2010.

“Being a savvy consumer is ultimately about usingmoney wisely and, in this tough economy, many familiesare quickly learning how important it is to squeeze asmuch value as possible out of a dollar,” said DanaBadgerow, president and CEO of the BBB. “Creating abudget, researching businesses before you buy and stay-ing away from scammers should be among everyone’sresolutions this year.”

The BBB recommends the following New Year’s res-olutions to become a savvier consumer in 2010:

1. Beware of “job” offers to make easy money.Unemployment in the nation is high and scammers aretargeting the large pool of job hunters. Beware of any joboffer, work-at-home scheme or business opportunity thatpromises big money for little work and no experience.

2. Look for the BBB seal and always check a busi-ness out with the BBB before you buy. Nearly 400,000businesses bear the BBB seal of accreditation and meetour standards; you can find the seal on Web sites and atbusiness locations. But the BBB doesn’t just report onaccredited businesses. You can locate trustworthy busi-nesses by visiting bbb.org to find your local BBB; fromthere you can review BBB Reliability Reports for nearly4 million businesses across North America.

3. Always read the fine print—especially for “free”trial offers. Thousands of consumers complained to theBBB in 2009 after signing up for a “free” trial offeronline that resulted in repeated charges to their credit or

debit cards sometimes amounting to as much as hundredsof dollars every month. Read the terms and conditions ofany “free” trial offer before handing over credit or debitcard numbers.

4. Keep your computer safe. If you haven’t already,install anti-virus software onto your computer and don’tforget to regularly check for software and operating sys-tem updates and patches. Don’t open attachments or clickon links in e-mails unless you can confirm the e-mailcame from someone you trust.

5. Never wire money to someone you don’t know.Many scams require that the victim wire money back tothe scammers. Scammers know that tracking money sentvia MoneyGram or Western Union is extremely difficult.Even more troubling for victims is the fact that it’s near-ly impossible to get your money back.

6. Fight identity theft. Always shred paper docu-ments that include sensitive financial data and dispose ofcomputers, cell phones and digital data safely. The BBBoffers tips and checklists on what to shred, and hostsannual Secure Your ID events nationwide to help you staysafe.

7. Ask the BBB for help. File a complaint with yourBBB if you have a disagreement with a business or havebeen ripped off by a scammer.

8. Create a budget and stick to it. If you’re a cash-strapped consumer, setting a budget can help you stayafloat in 2010. The BBB has advice on how to create abudget to help you get out of debt and stay out of debt atbbb.org.

9. Fight fake check fraud. Thanks to advances inprinting technology, scammers have the ability to createvery real-looking phony checks. Educate yourself on thecommon types of check fraud and be extremely wary of

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Mushers support Minnesotasnowmobile trail system

Mushers racing in the White Oak Classic SledDog Race at Deer River on Jan. 8-10 are required topurchase and display a Minnesota Trail Pass. It’s thefirst time a mushing event has required the trail passas part of its entry fee.

“Many mushers use the snowmobile trail systemas their primary training ground,” said White OakClassic Race Marshall Dan Bergerson.

“Sled dog races are run exclusively on thegroomed snowmobile trails. We felt it was importantto support the trail system by purchasing the annualtrail pass. With nearly 90 teams expected in thisyear’s race, more than $1,400 dollars will go into thetrail fund.”

Minnesota’s 22,000 miles of snowmobile trailsoffer opportunities unsurpassed for both mushersand snowmobilers. Purchase of the $16 trail passgoes to Grant-In-Aid snowmobile clubs for groom-ing and trail maintenance. The White Oak ClassicRace is run entirely on Grant-In-Aid trails.