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VOL.16 NO. 8
PUBLISHED FOR THE MEMBERS OF NORTH ITASCA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
Join your friends on a trip to Coal Creek
There are still a few places left!
This is a special opportunity for members to tour the
power plant owned and operated by Great River Energy
in central North Dakota. The
two-night, three-day tour includes visits to Coal Creek
Station, Falkirk Mine, Garrison Dam, the Headwaters
Fort Mandan Visitors Center
and more!
We will leave Bigfork
by deluxe motor coach on
August 19 and return August
21, stopping in Northome
along the way. Cost of the
tour is $75.00 per person
and includes transportation,
lodging at the Best Western
Ramkota Hotel in Bismarck,
N.D. and some meals.
To reserve your space,
please clip and return the
coupon on page 3 as soon
as possible along with the fee of $75.00 per
person. Reservations are on a first-come, firstserved basis. Priority will be given to those
who have never taken the trip to Coal Creek.
If there are not enough participants, the
tour may be cancelled.
Koochiching County Fair
Year of the BRIDGE
It may be the Year of the Bridge in northern Itasca County.
The Anchor Inn bridge on Highway 4 has now been completed
and two more bridges on Highway 14 will be complete by the
end of the year.
The first bridge replacement on Highway 14 should be
open to traffic by mid-August. The concrete is drying (below)
in this picture taken July 23. Construction will then start for
the bridge replacement to the west (bridge 7119) crossing
the Big Fork River. The final bridge replacement, crossing
Fletcher Creek, is scheduled for early in the season next year,
followed by a Highway 14 overlay project.
It’s an old fashioned
county fair – complete with
family friendly events and
contests – and it’s been held
annually for 108 years.
Last year a photographer
who had visited all of the
state’s county fairs for a
2009 book was asked to
pick her favorite for the
Star-Tribune’s “Best in
Minnesota” series. It was
Northome’s Koochiching
County Fair. The fair was
the most creative, she said,
with scarce resources,
pointing to the kiddie barrel
train rides, Veggie Creature
contest and animal bingo.
This year the fair will
be held from Friday, Aug.
9 – Sunday, Aug. 11 and it
will have traditional and
new events. Display entries
include flowers, produce,
arrangements, photography
and-for kids 12 and underthe Veggie Creature contest,
where the entries can be
created onsite on Friday, 5-7
p.m. Entries are accepted
from the county and from
within 25 miles of the
county line.
The main parade on
Saturday at 1 p.m. will be led
by Grand Marshals Lucille
Schue and Marjorie White,
sisters who have seen nine
decades of history living in
the Northome/Mizpah area.
Other events include
the Variety Show on
Friday; Scenic Sinkhole
Scramble, Archery Shoot,
Grandstand show featuring
The Overtones, Fireworks
and Fireman’s Dance on
Saturday; and ATV Mud
Run, Bocce Ball tourney
and Horse Fun Show on
Sunday. Laser tag, rummage
Safety Demonstration
On Saturday, Aug. 10 after the
parade, a North Itasca Electric
line crew will conduct a safety
demonstration through the use of an
arc trailer built by North Star Electric
Cooperative out of Baudette.
This demonstration will be
short in duration but will give a
lasting appreciation of the power of
electricity.
Please note the demonstration is
weather dependent and will not be
possible if it is raining.
Electric safety information and
coloring books for the kids will also
be available.
sales and museum displays are onsite as
well as Rentertainment’s kids’ games,
bingo and…food! Contacts for events
are listed on page 13.
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Arts & Crafts Fair
Bigfork: Fri., Aug 2
page 7
CEO Column
page 3
Health Expo photos
pages 8, 9
AUGUST 2013
Selecting a
Generator
page 4
Summer Hours:
7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
page 2
July 2013
~August Calendar~
1
The calendar is also on the web! www.NorthItascaElectric.com
Storytelling at the Marcell Town Hall 6:30 p.m. Subject is “Unusual hospitality or a
good deed you have experienced.” All ages welcome.
2-4 25th annual White Oak Rendezvous and History Festival, just north of Deer River on
Hwy 6. Experience living history of the 10th, 15th and 19th centuries, 10 am.-7 p.m.,
Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Adults $5, under 10 free.
2 Arts & Crafts Fair at Bigfork School, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bake sale, wild rice salad, used
book sale, many booths. Admission $1.
2 Opening reception for The Path of the Plein Air Painter featuring artist Derek Davis,
Edge Center Gallery, Bigfork, 1-3 p.m. Show runs August 1-31. Gallery open Th, F,
Sat, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
6 MBC bloodmobile at Bigfork Valley, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Call 743-4249
7 Smokey Bear's 69th Birthday Party, Cut Foot Sioux Visitor Center 17 mi north of Deer
River on Hwy 26, 1-3 p.m. More info, call 246-2123
8 Evergreen Friendship Club meets at Sand Lake Community Center with TRIAD and
the Committee on Aging. For more info, call 659-2683
8 Last day to register for Marcell Family Center tour to the Soudan Underground Mine
State Park and Bois Forte Heritage Center on Thursday, Aug. 15. $35 adults, $20 under
12,. 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Call 832-3444.
9-11Koochiching County Fair in Northome. Scenic Sinkhole Scramble, Variety Show, Fireworks, Fireman's Dance, parade, more. Also 10 percent off sale at North Woods Craft
Store, Aug 9 and 10.
10 Piano “Bar” – listening and dancing music at the Edge Center, Bigfork, 7 p.m.
12 Women of the Woods meet at 10 a.m. at Sand Lake Community Center. Call Pat Sievertson at 659-2157 or Marlys Maki at 659-2901
12 Art Fair at Leino's Gift Shop in Squaw Lake, 11 am. - 4 p.m. First City Artists of Bemidji. More information, call 659-4299
12 Senior Summer Dance, 1-4 p.m. at Bovey City Hall, $2 admission.
12 VFW meets in Bigfork second Monday at 7 p.m.
12 Blackdcuk School Board meets, 6:30 p.m.
12 Deer River School Board meets, 6 p.m.
13 Stop and Stitch at Marcell Family Center. Bring sack lunch, project and $1, come and
go as you please. Contact Rhonda 218-259-9220 or Judy at 218-832-3237.
14 Bigfork Lions Club meets second Wednesday, 6 p.m. at Golf on the Edge
14 Northome School Board meets, 7 p.m.
14-18 Itasca County Fair. For information and registration, www.itascacountyfair.org
17 7th annual Ardenhurst Township Potluck Picnic, rain or shine at Ardenhurst Town Hall
on Hwy 46. Bring a dish to share. For more information call Peg Wiklund at 897-5262
or Carol Avelsgaard at 897-5106.
19, 20 Auditions for The House of Bernarda Alba, 4:30-7 p.m. at the Edge Center in Bigfork
22 Pie Social at North Woods Craft Store in Northome, 1-4 p.m. Pie, coffee, fruit punch
and a sale in the store.
23-25 Cha Cha Bah Ning 32nd Traditional Pow Wow in Inger. More information, call
Donna at 659-2995
24 WSCA Show hosted by the Northwoods Saddle Club at the Koochiching County
Fairgrounds Registration begins at 8 a.m. more>>
WATTS NEWS
WATTS NEWS is published monthly by:
North Itasca Electric Cooperative, Inc.
301 Main Avenue
P.O. Box 227
Bigfork, MN 56628
Subscriptions for Members are included
as part of the annual membership dues.
$8.00 per year or partial year for nonmembers, billed and payable in January
for the following year.
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Send address changes to WATTS NEWS,
North Itasca Electric Cooperative, Inc.,
P.O. Box 227, Bigfork, MN 56628-0227
Office Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday
Telephone: (218) 743-3131
After hours (to report power outages):
(218) 743-3131 or (800) 762-4048
Web site: www.NorthItascaElectric.com
Chief Executive Officer: Jared Echternach
WATTS NEWS Editor: Sally Sedgwick
Send all calendar items, recipes, advertisements and other correspondence for
WATTS NEWS to the Editor at: P.O. Box
243, Bigfork, MN 56628
Board Meeting Highlights
The Regular Meeting of the Board was held at the Cooperative’s
Office on June 27, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.
Directors Present: Schmitz, Cox, Shearen, Salmela, Bain, White,
Breeze, Leino & Waller. Absent: none
Also Present: CEO Echternach, Line Supt. Root, Asst. Line Supt.
Pederson, Staff Assistant Karels, DSM Loney, Manager of Finance
and Office Services Corradi.
Line Supt. Root presented his Line Department and Safety report.
Root reported on the safety training and current construction projects.
Brian Stavenger, with EideBailly presented the 2012 Audit report
and management letter. He stated that the 2012 Audit was a clean
audit with no audit adjustments.
DSM Loney presented his Load Management Report, which
included year-to-date sub-meter installs, an overview of the DSM
booth at the annual meeting, REMA DSM report and monthly heating
degree days and substation demands.
Asst. Line Supt. Pederson presented the May Outage Report. He
also reported on SIP committee projects; updating member contact
information, parking lot spaces and member collection procedures.
Manager of Finance and Office Services Corradi discussed the
NRECA Benefits Audit, sales tax on contribution in aid to construction
and the IRS form 990.
CEO Echternach presented his CEO’s Report which included a
recap of May energy sales, year-to-date revenues, State of Minnesota
reimbursement for the July 2012 storm damage and Northland
Connect Broadband LLC. Echternach also recapped the 2013 NIECI
Annual Membership Meeting.
The Policy Committee presented polices for board review.
Leino presented the GRE Board report.
Waller presented the MREA Report
Round-table discussions were held.
Action Items:
-Approve Consent Agenda.
-Accepted the May 2013 Operating Report.
-Applied the GRE PCA in the amount of $ -$10,547.82 to
member’s energy bills.
-Approved policies: 300.10 – Rates, 300.20 – Service Standards,
300.30 – Non-Standard Services and Neutral to Earth Voltage,
300.40 – Energy Management and Efficiency, 300.50 – Disaster
Recovery, 400.10 – Equal Employment Opportunity
Set the next meeting date of July 25, 2013.
Meeting Adjourned.
>>more calendar
24 John Perkins Northwoods Music Concert at the Edge
Center in Bigfork, 7 p.m.
26 Women of the Woods meet at 10 a.m. at Sand Lake
Community Center. Call Pat Sievertson at 659-2157 or
Marlys Maki at 659-2901
26 Farewell reception for Dr Paul Olson at Bigfork Valley, 1-3
p.m. 27 North Woods Quilters meet 9-11:30 a.m., Marcell Town
Hall. Potluck lunch at 11:30 a.m. Bring a dish to share
and a project for Show and Tell or just come and enjoy.
Program will be “What you made from somehing you
learned at NWQ." Block of the month by Gloria Bitzer.
North Itasca Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Board of Directors
Chairman: Terry Schmitz, District 8
Vice-Chairman: Wes Waller, District 2
Secretary: Walter Breeze, District 6
Treasurer: Roy Bain, District 9
Rep. to GRE Board: Bruce Leino, District 7
James White, District 1 Larry Salmela, District 3
James Cox, District 4
Ed Shearen, District 5
August 2013
page 3
Making Life Better
What would make life better
in our service territory? I’m
not talking about winning the
lottery—that only makes life
better for one person or a small
group. But more jobs? Better
health care? Improved parks?
Those are areas that benefit
everyone in our area.
North
Itasca
Electric
Cooperative exists to power
communities and empower you,
our members, to improve your
quality of life. The cooperative
business model offers the
perfect tool for tackling tasks
too big for one person to handle
alone. But we need a common
purpose to effectively wield the
power of cooperation.
Think about the impact
electricity made in rural areas
more than 70 years ago. Farm
production jumped. Things
like running water, lights, and
stored food were possible—
and with those leaps came new
opportunities.
A few of you may remember
our beginnings from your
younger days—you know full
well the power of neighbors
uniting behind a common
purpose. But the vast majority
doesn’t remember when this
area rolled up its sleeves and
worked together to get the lights
on. Back when life was hard—
before cooperation changed the
landscape of the communities
we serve.
Does that mean we don’t
need a cooperative anymore?
Is our job done? Are there no
challenges, no roadblocks to a
brighter future for our children?
What’s next for us?
To be honest, that’s up to
you.
North Itasca Electric is
more than a power provider.
We’re proof that when folks
unite with a single focus, we
can bring dreams to reality.
Our purpose—powering this
community and empowering
you, our members—can make
life better.
Please tell us what you’re
working on to improve the
quality of life. We’re here to
support your efforts, and we
want to know how we can help
bring people with common
needs and interests together.
Remember, electric co-ops can
be a mechanism you use to Jared Echternach, CEO
make life better.
sharing your ideas with us—
We exist today because co- we can’t wait to work
op members like you more than cooperatively with you!
70 years ago believed they could
turn
You, our members, have the daylight.
power to enact change—all with
a little cooperation. So think
Lightning and storms
Lightning strikes are fatal in 10
percent of victims, and 70 percent
suffer serious long-term effects,
according to the National Weather
Service. Because lightning can
travel sideways for up to 10 miles,
blue skies are not a sign of safety.
If you hear thunder, take cover.
• If weather conditions indicate
a storm, stay inside—away
from doors and windows—or
seek shelter in a low-lying area
about it—what’s important to
you? What would make life
better?
away from trees and any metal,
including sheds, clotheslines,
poles, and fences. If you’re near
water, stay as far away as possible.
• If you’re in a group, spread
out—don’t stand close together.
• Indoors, unplug electronics before the storm arrives, and don’t
use corded phones.
• Avoid plumbing—sinks, bathtubs, faucets.
• Don’t forget about your pets.
Doghouses are not safe from
lightning and chained animals
are easy targets.
• If your home is flooded during
a storm, don’t turn on appliances or electronics until given the
okay by an electrician. If there’s
standing water, don’t go inside.
The water could be energized.
darkness
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Walk-ins welcome
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Chiropractic clinic at Bigfork Valley (218) 743-4340
Coal Creek Tour Reservation Form
August 19-21, 2013
Please make checks payable to North Itasca Electric Cooperative and mail to PO Box 227,
Bigfork, MN 56628
Member Name: _____________________________________ Phone: _______________
Name of Spouse/guest: _____________________________________________________
Single Room ______ Double room _____
Address: ________________________________________________________________
Have you been to Coal Creek before? Yes ______ No _____
Lic. No. BC-667984
218-743-6396
218-398-0901
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August 2013
Selecting a portable generator
Portable generators come in a variety of models.
They can be wheeled out of a garage or hooked up
to a tractor’s PTO. They allow users the option of
plugging devices, such as a refrigerator, directly into
the generator, rather than plugging the generator
into in a power inlet box.
However, you must first go to the transfer switch
panel installed near your circuit breakers and switch
the power coming into your home from your electric
co-op lines to the generator. Otherwise, you could
backfeed onto the lines and injure working linemen.
After the power is restored, you must reverse this
transfer process.
Portable generators should not be used indoors.
The exhaust from a running generator emits carbon
monoxide. The units should always be placed
outside.
Automatic generators
Automatic generators sit in one spot and are
hardwired into your home, farm or business’s
electrical system. They automatically turn
themselves on when you lose power
and off when the power is restored.
Any generator connected to the
wiring of a home, farm or business
requires a double-throw transfer
switch. This switch separates the
power produced by the generator from
the electric co-op’s power lines.
Sizing the generator
Sizing a generator takes into
account the total kilowatt requirements
of the household being served. Most
average-sized homes can run critical
items using a 5,000 to 7,000-watt
generator. The most common items
that need emergency power during
outages include the furnace blower
motor, refrigerator, freezer, lights, TV,
sump pump and water pumps. Larger
generators in the 10 to 15-kilowatt range
will supply as much as 18,000 watts
of starting power for a home, giving a
family the power, freedom and comfort
of their usual lifestyle uninterrupted
by power failure. However, the typical
farm’s well pump is 240 volts so a 120volt generator wouldn’t help.
• An 8.5-kW generator can power a
furnace fan, refrigerator/freezer, sump
pump, lighting, well pump, television/
radio and computer.
• A 12-kW generator can power all of
the above, plus a home ventilation fan
and garage door opener.
• A 15-kW generator can power the
above, plus a 240-volt electric range,
240-volt water heater, security system,
240-volt central air system and washing
machine.
• A 30-kW generator can supply all of
the above, plus a microwave, 240-volt
clothes dryer, dishwasher, vacuum and
toaster oven.
• A 35-kW to 100-kW generator can
power the above, plus a humidifier and
other extensive power requirements as
needed.
Note: using electric motors can require
a larger generator because starting an
electric motor requires three to seven
times the current used when it’s running.
Some appliances and tools, such as
your refrigerator/freezer, furnace fan,
air conditioner, electric chain saw,
weed trimmer, etc. also require more
watts than normal running wattage for
starting. This must be considered when
sizing your generator.
Keeping cool: Tips for beating the
summer heat and high monthly bills
Below are some tips from
North Itasca Electric Cooperative
on keeping your air conditioning
bills in check.
nician. This HVAC professional
will check the entire system
to make sure it is running efficiently. This will help to extend
● Adjust the Thermostat. the life of the system and save
As
TogetherWeSave.com money.
demonstrates,
lowering
a
● Look for ENERGY
thermostat in the winter can STAR equipment. When it’s
save as much as $85 a year. time to replace that cooling
During warmer months, raising system, TogetherWeSave.com
the thermostat a few degrees recommends replacing it with an
can save money, too. Set the ENERGY STAR qualified model.
temperature between 78-80 This could reduce energy costs
degrees Fahrenheit, and you by as much as 30 percent. Tax
could save up to 8 percent on credits and rebates on qualifying
monthly cooling bills.
ENERGY STAR models may be
● Programmable thermo- available, so check with North
stats make it easy to save by Itasca Electric Cooperative for
offering four pre-programmed more information.
settings to regulate a home's
● Bigger isn’t always better.
temperature throughout the year. Too often, cooling equipment
Contact North Itasca Electric Co- isn’t sized properly and could
operative to learn more.
lead to higher electric bills. A unit
● Be a “fan-atic.” While they that is too large for your home
don’t replace an air conditioner will not cool evenly and might
or a heat pump, fans move produce higher humidity indoors.
the air so everyone feels more That’s why it is important to
comfortable. On milder days, talk to your Touchstone Energy
fans can save as much as 60 expert at North Itasca Electric
percent in electric bills. Fans Cooperative.
cool people, not rooms, so turn
Instead of getting burned
them off when you leave.
this summer with high energy
● Regular maintenance is bills, check out Touchstone
essential. North Itasca Elec- Energy’s energy-saving website,
tric Cooperative recommends TogetherWeSave.com, for more
that members have their HVAC money-saving ideas or call the
systems serviced annually by a energy experts at North Itasca
NATE (North American Techni- Electric Cooperative.
cian Excellence) certified tech-
Generator cost
When you buy a home
generator,
several
items
contribute to the total cost: the
cost of the generator, a transfer
switch and installation chargers.
Optional maintenance contracts
can also add to the cost. Costs
vary depending on the size of
the unit, transfer switch used,
location of installation and
permits required for installation.
Check with a local dealer for
specifics.
$400 to $1,500. Standby units
are more expensive, $2,000 and
up. They must also be installed
by a qualified contractor. Other
information is available at the
following websites:
Briggs and Stratton Home
Generator Systems at www.
briggsandstratton.com/us/en/
generators/
Katolight generators at usagenerator.com/katolight/
Kohler generators at kohlerpower.
Generally, prices for residential com.
portable units range from about
August 2013
page 5
Roxanne’s Sales Talk
by Roxanne Prather, sales assistant
A few ways to make your life a little simpler
Did you know there are many different options to pay your monthly
bill with North Itasca Electric Co-op?
You can call in and give us your email address so we can set you up
with paperless billing. You would then receive your bill via email and
you could pay it with a debtit or credit card, or you can receive a normal
bill in the mail.
If you haven’t already done so you could go to www.
northitascaelectric.com and set up an account.
You could also print off the auto pay form and send it in and we will
set you up. You can then pay your bill on line with a credit/debit card
each month through our secure website.
If you do not have a computer you can always call the office and we
can take your credit card payment over the phone.
If you would rather not think about it each month, just flip your bill
over and on the back of the bill there are payment options. Fill it out and
send it in along with a voided blank check if you want ACH, and we will
set you up so it is automatically taken out the 25th of each month (or
the next business day if the 25th lands on a weekend or holiday). ACH
payments are the easiest for everyone because once the information is
in the system, it normally doesn’t change. When using credit cards you
have to remember to call in with new expiration dates.
With the price of stamps at 46 cents, if you are mailing the bill each
month it costs you an extra $5.52 a year to mail it in. Also, if you put the
bill in the mail close to the 25th you still have to wonder if it is going to
get to the co-op on time. Sometimes it takes longer than you figured,and
it gets here after the 25th, resulting in a late fee.
If you are one of the people who drive your payment in each month,
think of the money in a year you could save with one of the auto payment
plans.
If you are unable to make your full payment on time, please call the
office to set up a payment arrangement.
We also have a drop box in the entryway that is open 24/7 for anyone
who can’t make it in during business hours. Payments received in the
drop box at night will be posted the next business day, so if you put a
payment in the drop box after business hours on the 25th, it will be late.
Wait 'til late: it helps your co-op!
by Jerry Loney
You
may
have
heard
announcements on the radio or
other places to “Wait 'Til Late” to
use energy. Just recently, North
Itasca Electric had a member call
us thinking that if they waited to
later in the day to use energy, their
electric bill would be less. This is
not the case or purpose for waiting
until later to use energy.
The advantage of waiting
until later in the day is to reduce
the amount of high cost energy
cooperatives need to purchase at
higher cost. Generally the hotter
the outdoor temperatures are; the
higher the electric cost.
North
Itasca
Electric
Cooperative, as other cooperatives,
works to keep rates from increasing
as much as possible. During the
summer months (June, July and
August), North Itasca Electric
needs to pay a demand charge of
$27.28 per kW. In June 2013, our
demand at peak load was 5,358
kWs or $146,166.24. This does not include the
energy charges per kWh.
Let’s look at 50 percent of our members reducing
their demand load by 500 watts during peak periods.
With 5,300 members and 2,650 participating, 1,325
kW demand would be saved reducing North Itasca
Electric’s cost by $36,146.00 that month. The
cost per kWh would also be reduced substantially,
increasing savings even futher.
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Please keep your contact
information current with our office.
Please notify North Itasca of any
changes in property ownership,
mailing addresses, phone numbers
and email addresses.
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Current information is important
for the retirement of Capital Credits,
billing purposes and in times of
service restoration/emergency.
Electrical Inspections
Except for minor repair work, all electrical work you do at your
home, cabin, or property is required to be inspected by a State
Electrical Inspector. A rough-in inspection must be made before any
wiring is covered. A final inspection is also required. Please visit
www.electricity.state.mn.us for more information. The inspectors Whenever you plan to dig
can be reached weekday mornings between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. over 12 inches deep, 2 days
before you start, call Gopher
Itasca County - Steve Bartlett (218) 591-1616;
One at (800) 252-1166. It’s
Beltrami County - Mark Smythe (218) 751-0487 (www.
required by Minnesota state law
smytheelectricinspections.com);
and it is a free service to locate
Koochiching County - Robert Orgon (218) 556-3829
underground services.
800-252-1166
or 811
Visit your cooperative online: www.NorthItascaElectric.com
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Friendly, small town atmosphere
Pie
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Ice cream ... the dipping kind!
Wireless Internet available
Every Monday evening: 1/4 lb. hamburger & fries
Every Friday evening: fish or fantail shrimp
Every Tuesday 11am-2 pm: hot beef sandwiches
Every Thursday 11am-2 pm: hot pork sandwiches
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August 2013
Arts on the Edge
by Patricia Feld and at the door.
Piano “Bar” gets an addition!
Yes, on Saturday, August 10, the
appealing Northern Lights Trio is
returning to the audience-pleasing
Piano “Bar” and bringing Sinatra
crooning along with it. Our beloved
Jerry Hagen (bass guitar), Ron Olsen
(former professional piano bar
pianist), and Don Olsen (drummer
and mystery instrument player) will
be joined by Bill Heide (Sinatra-like
crooner) from Spring Lake. Bill’s a
local legend who has been around
for years, frequently featured in the
Polar Revue.
They’ll do other great songs
from the forties and fifties. And
there’s lots of dancing space in the
orchestra pit. We usually get 6 or
8 couples dancing while the rest
of the audience sits back in our
comfortable chairs to listen to this
sweet music.
Tickets are $10 for adults and
$5 for children 12 and younger and
will be sold at Cenex Two Rivers
Convenience Store, Bigfork Valley
Hospital’s Gift Nest, at the Edge
Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
John Perkins returns!
(or hiding behind) a full length
black robe-like garment and a head
covering. Oh yes, I am setting the
play in modern day Iran! Hijabs for
everyone! The women in the nonspeaking roles will be involved in
only one scene, would need to be at
only about 6 short rehearsals, and
get to come to the Cast & Crew &
Significant Others party after the last
performance! The performances
will be November 1, 2, and 3, the
weekend before Deer Hunting…
Auditions will be on Monday
and Tuesday, August 19 and 20,
from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Edge. Y’all
come!
Events at the Edge
Learn more about all of these on the Edge’s blog
These wonderful friends of
< http://edgecenterarts.blogspot.com/>
the Edge LOVE to return each
summer to add to our bevy of other
• Aug. 10 - Piano “Bar” – great listening and
entertainers, and we are grateful.
dancing music, Northern Lights trio, 7 p.m.
Please welcome John Perkins and
• August 19, 20 – Auditions for The House of
his northwoods songs of the lives
Bernarda Alba, 4:30-7 p.m.
we all lead up here. His great voice
• Aug. 24 - John Perkins Northwoods Music
and evocative songs continue to be
Concert, 7 p.m.
a local hit at the Edge each August.
• Sept. 27 - The Vecchione/Erdahl Duo, oboe
We are so grateful to him for
and bass, public performance 7 p.m.
wanting to come to the Edge and
• Nov. 1-3 – The House of Bernarda Alba, an
bringing all those loyal Sand Lake
EdgeWild Players presentation.
friends. AND...people who don’t
• Nov. 10 - Randy Noojin- A tribute to Woody
know what I’m talking about should
Guthrie, 2 p.m.
come on August 24th and see
• November 17 - “The Divas,” singers from
what we all love so much. A fun, Match almost made
Virginia, Minn., 1940s–present tunes, 2 p.m.
song-filled night with a generous
Yes, as this is going to press, we • Dec. 15 - Grand Rapids Area Men's Chorus
entertainer!
have only $1,420 left to get the full
Christmas Show, 2 p.m.
$5,000 match from our anonymous • March 7/8, 2014 - Northern Gael, Irish Music
Auditions
donor! (Remember, this match
from St. Paul, 7 p.m.
Calling all women in the area!
is only for each NEW donors’
I’m directing The House of Bernard
And keep watching here and the website
contributions or for current donor’s
Alba, written by Federico Garcia
www.the-edge-center.org for more events.
INCREASED CONTRIBUTIONS).
Lorca in Spain in 1936. The play
Thank you so much to 77 new or dollars. It would be a shame to lose them, and
has 10 speaking roles for women
increased membership donors. Your you’ll feel proud to help the Edge produce all its
ages 20-90, AND 20 more nonsupport is CRUCIAL to the Edge’s good work!
speaking roles for females who
doing its work for the communities.
This article may be reprinted.
would like to be in a play wearing
Please help us get those last
Edge Gallery News “The Path of the Plein Air Painter”
“The Path of the Plein Air Painter”
exhibit is at The Edge Center Gallery
in Bigfork during August. The artist
is Derek Davis who specializes in
paintings done outside with natural light.
These “en plein air” works are primarily
in watercolors and oil expressing his
passion for the outdoors. Derek is
well known for his art and is an active
teacher of the “plein air” technique from
his studio in St. Paul, Minn. In addition
he conducts workshops in this creative
techniques.
Part of his activities with The Edge
Gallery will be a workshop for area
artists Aug. 3 and 4. The exhibit is from
Aug. 1 – 31. An opening reception is
on Aug. 2 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The
Gallery is open on Thursdays through
Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission
is free.
Second generation artist Derek Davis
feels the painting process provides him
a means of self-discovery and a way of
expressing appreciation for the world
around him. His teachers include his
parents and other artists including Orlin
Helgoe, Ivan Morrison, Lyman Rice,
Leroy Greene and Lyndon Pomeroy.
He feels that searching for the poetry
of the moment and reaching to express
that on canvas is sincerely gratifying
and challenging.
He says, "with every piece I continue
to learn, I strive to always be a student,
with humility I push paint and with
every step I am learning to value the
process of creating and understanding
<Winter, by Derek Davis
'becoming an artist' is a journey and not
a destination."
This artist’s works provide wonderful
examples of the en plien air painting
technique. They are very colorful, have
wide ranges of subjects, with a variety
of seasons and locals. With an ample
mix of landscape, figurative, floral, still
life and watercolor, Derek’s art is an
enjoyable experience for guests. Derek
is a member and former president of
the Outdoor Painters of Minnesota
as well as a member of the American
Impressionist Society. It has been said
about some of his work that he “draws
attention to his subject and the mood of
his figurative work by using a minimal
background, engaging shapes and
commanding color.”
Of interest in August for The Edge
Center is the Wine in the Wilderness
annual benefit for the Gallery. It takes
place on Friday, Aug. 16 at the Marcell
Family Center. Beginning at 7 p.m.,
guests are seated and served 7 courses
At Work, by Derek Davis
of wine accompanied by appropriate
gourmet appetizers. Each wine will be
introduced and briefly explained by MC
Barry Feld. This is a fun and delicious
evening. Only 100 tickets are being
sold, and they go fast. To buy tickets,
contact Karen Ferlaak at (218) 2452434 or kferlaak@gmail.com. Tickets
are $40 each.
July 2013
page 7
Routing alternatives for Great Northern Transmission Line
by Sally Sedgwick of corporate communications for
Minnesota Power is developing
routes for a 500 kV transmission line
running from the Canadian border to
a substation on the Iron Range and
eventually connecting to Duluth.
All of the proposed alternatives
funnel through the Bigfork/Effie and
Scenic areas as shown on the inset
map. Detailed maps are available
at GreatNorthernTransmissionLine.
com .
During April, the company
brought its routing alternatives for the
Great Northern Transmission Line to
public sessions, including a meeting
in Bigfork.
Additional public
meetings are planned again this fall,
according to Amy Rutledge, manager
Minnesota Power. People living
along the proposed routes should
also be receiving newsletters about
the progress of the project.
The final route selected will be a
200 foot right-of-way. Transmission
line poles are expected to have a
height of 130-140 feet and span
length between structures could
range from 1,000 to 1,400 feet,
according to information under
"resources" on the website.
A certificate of Need will be filed
late this summer or early fall with the
state Public Utilities Commission
and a route permit application is
expected to be filed early next year.
Comments and questions may be
Cost share funding for soil and water
conservation
The Itasca County Soil and Forestry:
Water Conservation District • Forest road water diversions
(SWCD) has cost share funding
and/or catch basins, to prevent
available for natural resource
road gully erosion.
conservation projects that • Harvested slopes draining
help protect the soil and water
directly into sensitive natural
quality of Itasca County. The
areas, such as wetlands,
cost share rate is 50 percent, and
lakes and rivers, which
installation materials and labor
need planting to re-establish
costs are eligible. Following is
adequate vegetative cover to
a list of examples:
prevent soil transfer.
Storm-water run-off
management:
• Native species rain-gardens
and non-vegetated catch
basins, such as rock gardens.
• Diversion structures on sloped
gravel driveways to prevent
gully erosion.
Agricultural practices:
• Agricultural crop field stormwater run-off management,
such as diversions, grassed
waterways and sediment
basins.
• Livestock waste management,
such as storage facilities,
fencing used to keep livestock
out of sensitive natural areas,
heavy use area protection, and
waste treatment vegetative
strips.
• Strip cropping and terracing of
sloped agricultural fields.
sent through the project
website or to the Minnesota Pubic Utilities
Commission using the
docket number E015/CN12-1163. The project has
a hot line for questions at
(877) 657-9934.
Alternative routes developed within
study area by Minnesota Power.
The inset shows posible routes
that go through the Northome or
Bigfork/Effie areas.
Whenever you plan to dig over
12 inches deep, 2 days before
you start, call Gopher One at
(800) 252-1166. It’s required by
Minnesota state law and it is a free
service.
Shoreland:
• Native vegetation plantings
and natural shore protection
structures, such as bio logs, on
moderate wave erosion sites.
• Rock rip-rap on severe wave
erosion and ice push shore
banks.
• Near shore native vegetation
plantings, for soil stabilization
and/or storm-water run-off
filtering.
NOW AVAILABLE: Friday appointments at
Grand Rapids office. Please call for
an appointment - 1-800-492-1855
501 Pokegama S.
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
1-800-492-1855
Bigfork Valley
258 Pine Tree Drive
Bigfork, MN 56628
218-743-4317
at Bigfork Valley
Cabin books
& games!
Groundwater protection:
• Abandoned/unused
sealing.
Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ● Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
well
A cost share contract must be
in place prior to construction,
so prior constructed projects
are ineligible. Contact Andy
Arens,
Forestry/Shoreland
Specialist with SWCD for
further eligibility information:
andy.arens@itascaswcd.org or
call (218) 326-0017.
Summer
garden gifts!
David Lick, CIC, LUTC
Bill Sergot, CIC, AAI
Dan Drennen, CIC, LUTC
Sheila Gustafson
Greg Passard
Steven Swentkokske
743-GIFT (4338) ● Three blocks east of Main, Bigfork
page 8
July 2013
Health Expo photos
Floral ~ Gifts ~ Scrapbooking
(218) 743-6315
Mon.- Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
202 Main Ave., Bigfork
About 350 attended the annual Health Expo at
Bigfork Valley. From top left, clockwise: K9
Sarge met a number of new young friends, Lee
Ellies and five excited children won the paddleboard,
Jillian Hicks and Kyle Buckingham serving up the
famous root beer floats, Eddy on the Edge and a young
friend, Body In Balance gave free hand massages.
Next page: Some exhibitors were in the Commons,
the helicopter ambulance was delayed because of an
emergency airlift but arrived before the afternoon was
over, Northwoods Amateur Radio Group gave kids and
adults a chance to talk on a ham radio.
For “Above the Crowd” Service!
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39th annual Arts & Crafts
Pie Social at North Woods Craft
It’s an opportunity to browse the work of many
by Betty Olson, secretary
You are invited to the 5th annual Pie Social to be held at
local artisans – all for a good cause!
The 39th annual Arts & Craft Fair will be the Northome North Woods Craft Store on Thursday, Aug.
held Friday, August 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 22 from 1-4 p.m.
the Bigfork School. Organized by the Bigfork
All local members are requestd to donate one pie.
Valley Hospital Auxiliary, the fair raises money for The pies should be a berry pie or a pie that does not need
scholarships awarded to local students enrolled in refrigeration Members please phone Dianne Wiley at
a health care program each summer.
(218) 897-5080 by Monday, Aug. 19 if you can or cannot
A $1 admission will give access to crafts from donate a pie.
woodworking to sewing, and from painting to
The price for a serving of pie will be a free will donation.
jewelry. There will also be a bake sale (come Coffee and fruit punch will also be served with the pie.
early!), the Northwoods Saddle Club used book
All sales items will be 10 percent off also on Aug. 22.
sale and the famous wild rice salad lunch (sloppy
The North Woods Craft Store is in need of a new
joes are also available).
roof. We will accept a money donation. You can mail
A short step away is the Edge Gallery, opening a your donatioin to North Woods Craft Stor, P.O, Box
new exhibit The Path of the Pleine Air Painter (see 216, Northome, MN 56661. Your help will be greatly
p. 6), featuring the outdoor work of Derek Davis. appreciated.
The opening reception is during the Arts & Crafts
Please note that all sales items at the North Woods Craft
Fair from 1-3 p.m., the exhibit is open 10 a.m.-4 Store will be 10 percent off on both Friday, Aug. 9 and
Saturday, Aug. 10 during the Koochiching County Fair.
p.m. Admission is free.
Raffle tickets are
available from auxiiary
members and other local
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July 2013
Livestock owners
If you have questions or concerns regarding
neutral-to-earth voltage in your livestock
confinement building(s), or are planning an
addition or constructing a new one, call North
Itasca Electric at (218) 743-3131 or (800) 7624048.
Outage Report - June 2013
Outages: This is a chart showing what the Line Department responded to during the month, including
cause, length of outage, whether the fault was overhead (OH) or underground (UG), and the location.
DATE OFF
AREA AFFECTED
OH/UG
CAUSE
TIME OFF
MEMBERS AFFECTED
North Itasca Electric will work with you and
your electrician to identify potential neutral-toearth voltage issues.
ALL TYPES OF GUNS - BUY, SELL, TRADE
Talmoon Firearms and Supplies
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P.O. Box 12
218-832-4867
49635 State Hwy 6
218-832-GUNS
Talmoon, MN 56637
- By appointment only.-
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“Serving the excavation needs of Itasca County
and beyond since 1968”
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Office: (218) 832-2842
Cell: (218) 244-6201
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August 2013
page 11
Outage Report - June 2013 (continued)
DATE OFF
AREA AFFECTED
OH/UG
CAUSE
TIME OFF
Correction
MEMBERS AFFECTED
Our apologies, we made a mistake in the
identifications in this picture of Bigfork ladies
sprucing up the city hall! (front row, l to r) Amy
Dahlke, Ann McGarry, Midge Carlson and Darla
Kocian; (back row) Nancy Holt, Jane Hillstrom and
Joan Grewe.
Naturalist
Programs
Naturalist programs at
Scenic State Park
Scenic State Park hosts naturalist programs on Friday
and Saturday at 6 p.m Meet in the picnic grounds
amphitheater or, in case of rain, in the historic lodge
building.
August 2 August 3
August 9
August 10
August 16
August 17
August 23
August 24
August 31
The Alluring Loon;
Campfire Goodies;
Berries of the Forest;
Explore a Trail Nature Walk;
Sawing Away Look at the rate of Tree Growth;
Conifers 101: Pines and More;
Let's get Squirrely!;
A Taste of Biodiversity;
Autumn's on the Way!
Meter seals
If you or an electrician is performing
electrical work at your residence which
requires opening meter sockets or load
control receivers, you need to contact
North Itasca Electric first.
By contacting North Itasca Electric,
you can help prevent possible problems
which could occur when North Itasca
Electric finds that seals have been cut.
These problems would
mostly be on sub meters
where load control meters
are installed.
This equipment is
owned, controlled and
maintained by North
Itasca Electric. These
seals may only be cut if
permission is granted by
North Itasca Electric in advance or
deemed an emergency by an electrician.
North Itasca Electric does realize
that there could be instances where
work needs to be done, in such cases;
North Itasca Electric still needs to be
contacted.
page 12
Want to exhibit or join the
Koochiching County Fair?
Below are contacts for some of the
events:
Mud Run
Scott 746-1488
Scenic Sinkhole Scramble
Mike 897-5065
Parade Rena 897-5970
Variety Show Amy 897-5595
Horse Show Kristy 897-5658
Fair office 897-5205 or 897-5980
---ONE DAY BUYING EVENT--Saturday, August 10, 2013
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Marcell Family Center
2-D GOLD BROKERS will turn your
silver and gold into CASH
NEVER A BETTER TIME!
We buy gold, silver, jewelry, diamonds and coins.
(Buying class rings, wedding bands, dental gold,
damaged & broken jewelry, sterling silver flatware,
silver & gold coins and more.)
All transactions paid by check from the First State Bank
of Bigfork (over 43 years with this bank).
Dick and Diane Coppens - local neighbors
from the Marcell/Bigfork, MN area
(218-832-3488)
Community Education
Bigfork: Register for classes at 743-3444, Ext. 2503 or online at www.getlearning.org For
more information, call Amy at (218) 929-7361.
Bigfork Youth Gun Safety
Trapping for Beginners
Instructor: Ken Porter
Location: Bigfork Fire Department
Date: Saturday, September 14
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Scenic State Park
Fee: $5.00
Date: Saturday, August 24, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Students MUST have fully completed the
HunterCourse Online course and possess a voucher
verifying completion. If student did not complete
online Huntercourse, he or she will not be allowed to
attend this class. Cost is $24.95 for the online course
– you pay online when you print your voucher.
Cost of $7.50 is payable to DNR upon completion of
the Range Day. You pay online or by phone. You do
not pay a fee for the classroom or range.
Parents are encouraged to attend and may follow
along on the course.
Students must bring the following:
__HunterCourse Voucher
__Proper foot wear for woods/field travel (boots are
preferred, NO SANDALS)
__Proper field clothing, including a blaze orange hat
or vest (you will be in the woods and fields)
__Rain gear if weather forecast is threatening
__Small Survival kit
CLASS IS ENTIRELY OUTDOORS – PLEASE
DRESS FOR A DAY OUTDOORS – RAIN OR
SHINE
Lunch provided by the Bigfork Fire Department
Volunteers
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August 2013
FREE 2nd Annual
Backpack Event
Come and pick out your FREE backpack filled with
supplies to get the school year started out right.
This event will be to promote the academic &
physical wellbeing of our children and youth in the
community. It is important for the kids to know
that the community supports them. Sponsored by
Community Education of Bigfork, Bigfork Valley
Foundation, North Itasca Electric Round-Up Grant
& Northland Foundation.
Thursday, August 29, 1-3 p.m. (during open house)
in the Bigfork School-Commons
Get kids involved & excited in every step, from
preparing the traps, to scouting for fur, to running
the traps & learn some great survival skills. This is
a fun and informational class on the different types
and uses of traps for trapping animals. Snacks &
beverages supplied.
Blackduck
To register for any classes, if you have any questions
or suggestions, or would like to teach a class of your
expertise please call Ryan Grow, City of Blackduck
Community Facilitator at 835-5206 or email at:
rgrow@blackduck.k12.mn.us
Home Preservation – “Canning” - Pressure cooker
use, hot water baths, and food preparation. Will meet
for 1.5 hrs end of August. Need 6 interested.
Girls Dance Class - Starting Sept 16: Age 4 yrs.–
12th grade. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 7 sessions, $35.
ZUMBA - Starting Oct. 1: adult. 9 sessions, 7-8 p.m.
$40.
Defensive Driving - August 27, 28 at the Blackduck
Senior Center, 5:30-9:30 p.m. $20. First night 3 year
refresher, both nights for initial course.
Introduction to Investment Strategy - Sept. 30: 1
session, Sign up by Sept. 20. 6 p.m.
Generated Federated Women’s Club of BlackduckTri Sigma - Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m. Topic: Hospice. For
questions call Jackie Barclay at 835-4314 or Shirley
Deno at 835-4923.
Where skill meets compassion.
Bigfork Valley Fitness Center
Open 24 hours ♦ 7 days a week
Call 743-4133 for membership information
Rental lockers ♦ Showers
August 2013
Community News
Ardenhurst
Marcell Family Center
Email editor at sedgwick@
paulbunyan.net, put Community
News in the subject line
You are invited to attend the 7th Annual Ardenhurst Township Potluck
Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 11 a.m.. It will be held - rain or shine at the Ardenhurst Town Hall on Highway 46 just south of Northome.
Come and enjoy the company of old friends and meet new neighbors.
Lemonade, coffee, plates, napkins and utensils will be provided. Bring
a dish to share. For more information call Peg Wiklund at 897-5262
or Carol Avelsgaard at 897-5106. Everyone is welcome to attend this
annual event. Bring yourself and a guest or guests, too, if you wish. And
remember, this is a good way to entertain company at your house.
Blackduck
218-832-3444
49023 State Highway 38 Marcell, MN 56657
Tour to
Soudan Underground Mine State Park
and Bois Forte Heritage Center
Thursday, Aug. 15 Sign up by Thursday, Aguust 8
8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. ● $35 adults, $20 under 12
MFC hours: Fitness Center, multi-
Annual Backwoods Bash will be held at the Wayside Rest n Blackduck purpose room, public computer room and
on Saturday, Aug. 17. 5K starts 8:30 a.m., parade at noon, events 1-4 high speed Internet wireless hotspot.
p.m. Dora the Explorer. 9 p.m. live band street dance at The Pond. More Mon: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
info, Heidi Landis, (218) 85-5610.
Indoor Archery Range
The Blackduck History and Art Center celebrates the class of 1963’s
50th reunion with photos and memorabilia of their school years through
Aug. 10. Summer hours: Wed - Fri, 1- 4 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Call (218) 835-4478.
Deer River
Chapter 1 American Legion Riders Post 122, Deer River will gather at
the Deer River Vets Club on Saturday, August 17th for their annual Vets
on the Lake Resort Fundraiser Ride. Registration 8 a.m., Ride 9 a.m.,
$20. The fundraiser helps with expenses at the resort Disabled Veterans
on Fall Lake near Ely. More info, Diane Stay at (218) 259-0164.
Membership info, Doug Bourquin (218) 246-2219. More information
on the resort is at www.veteransonthelakeresort.com
Effie - Northwoods Saddle Club
WSCA Show will be held Aug 24 at the Koochiching County Fairgrounds.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. Pleasure classes begin at 9 a.m., Games
will not start before 11a.m.
Northome
Pie Social at North Woods Craft Store in Northome, 1-4 p.m. Homemade
pie, coffee, fruit punch and a 10 percent off sale in the store. Sale also
on Aug. 9 and 10 during the Koochiching County Fair.
Squaw Lake
Leino's Gift Shop in Squaw Lake is holding an Art
Fair with the First City Artists of Bemidji Monday,
Aug. 12, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. More info, call (218) 659-
General Interest
Senior Summer Dance, Monday, Aug. 12, 1-4 p.m.
at the Bovey City Hall. Music by Chmielewski
Funtime Band, $2 admission. Sponsored by
ElderCircle, and the Itasca County Committee on
Aging, Sheriff’s Department and TRIAD.
Single Mom's Retreat Sept. 20-22 at Camp
Hiawatha sponsored by the Cloverdale Mennonite
Church. Inspiration, childcare, bonfires, spa.
Speaker, Pat Cortese. Suggested donation $40.
Call Kathy Yoder (218) 245-2025 or Trenda
Yoder (218) 969-0497 for more information.
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3D animal and standard targets. October 15 to April 22
Monday: 12-2 p.m. or 5-7 p.m.
Tuesday: 12-2 p.m. or 6-8 p.m.
Wednesday: 12-2 p.m.
Thursday: 12-2 p.m. or 6-8 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
*Hours subject to change. Season and
monthly passes cover purchaser, spouse
and any children under age 18 living at
home.
Fee: season pass: $32, monthly pass:
$12, daily pass: $4
Fitness Center: Eliptical Crosstrainer,
Treadmills, Bike, Strength
Training Machines, Free Weights &
more!
Monday: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tues, Wed. & Thur.: 6:30-8 a.m., 11
a.m.-2 p.m., 4-8 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fee: Membership includes gym use
Blackduck
Community
Library: 835-6600
Sun, Mon.: Closed
Tues: 1-6 p.m..
Weds: 9 a.m.-1
p.m.
Thurs:1-7 p.m.
Fri: 1-6 p.m.
Sat.: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Blackduck Area
History and Art
Center: 835-4478
Area resources:
Northome Library/
Resource Center
897-5952
Mon: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Tues: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Weds: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thurs.: 12-5:30 p.m.,
Fri.: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Resource
Centers:
Blackduck:
(218) 835-5768
Northome:
(218) 897-5565
Tues, Thurs: 6:30-8:30 a.m.(8:30 library),
11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m.
Weds: 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. 11 - 2 p.m..
Fri: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Student: $10/mo. or $80 annual (16 or
older, high school/college)
Adults: $20/mo. or $200 annual
Family: $30/mo. or $310 annual
Documented status
Day passes: $5
HATHA Yoga
Series of 26 postures practiced in a precise order to detoxify the
body and stimulate the mind. Focused
on strength, balance and flexibility. All
levels of students from beginners to
advanced.
Tuesdays: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Instructor: Patti Alt
Fee: $10 per indiv class/session
Library
After filling out a registration form the
public may check out books for FREE. We
also have a variety of magazines to read.
Indoor walking
Weekdays; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Tu, W, Th also
6:30-8 a.m., 4-8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Support Groups
Chronic Pain:
Marcell Family
Center, 3rd
Thursday, 2 - 3
p.m. Call JoAnne
at (218) 743-4243.
Grief Support Group:
Bigfork Presbyterian
Church
July 9-Aug13
Tues. 6:30 p.m. Call
Marion Leimbach at
(218) 832-3290 or email
pineloft@bigfork.net
Parkinsons:
Bigfork Valley, 4th
Wednesday, 2 p.m.
Lower level Villa,
Call Kim at (218)
743-4273.
AA meetings:
Old Scenic Community
Church, 25747 County
Road 340, Thurs., 7
p.m. Contact: Richard at
(218) 743-3970 or Jim at
(218) 245-1804.
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White Oak Rendezvous Aug. 2-4
The White Oak Fur Post has
a new mission. At the annual
Rendezvous, this year from Friday,
Aug. 2-Sunday, Aug. 4, visitors can
visit three time periods of living
history.
In addition to a recreation of the
Voyageur era in a 1798 Northwest
Company Fur Post, visitors can see
a 10th century Viking encampment
and a company of medieval era
(15th century) soldiers in the Wil-
lensstark Fahnlein Medieval Mercenary Encampment.
Visitors can enjoy Trader's Row,
Dad's Tavern and other traditional
venues where historical roles are
recreated as well, and sample
period foods, games and sports.
The Rendezvous is open Friday
and Saturday, 10 a.m..-7 p.m and
Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the
Fur Post just north of Deer River.
Adults $5, under 10 free.
Water and electricity don’t mix
Summer is the season for
swimming and boating, and
awareness of electrical hazards
around water can prevent deaths
and injuries. Water and electricity
don’t mix.
• Sailboats often have masts of 30
feet or more, which are dangerous
when they come into contact with
overhead power lines. Look up as
you get close to shore and stay at
least 10 feet away from overhead
lines. Coming into contact with an
energized power line causes serious
and sometimes lethal electric shock.
• Use covers on outdoor power
outlets, especially near swimming
pools. Keep cords and electrical
devices away from the water, and
never handle electrical items before
you’ve dried off.
• Use a ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI) to help prevent
electrocutions and electrical shock
injuries. These devices interrupt
the flow of power when they sense
a surge. Portable GFCIs require no
tools to install and are available at
prices ranging from $12 to $30.
-SERVICES-
Two’s Company
218-897-5959
218-244-1916
Interior/exterior
painting and staining,
window washing
fully insured, references
Gus’s Auto and
Recycling of Bigfork
Wanted: Junk.
Cars, trucks and other
property clean up.
Used auto parts, steel, tires
and bridge beams.
A buyer of metals.
Over 20 years experience
(218) 929-7117
Hm: (218) 743-3598
Gus David
M.A.D. Gutters
Life’s Companion
Highland Care:
Home care providers for
elderly, adults, special
needs children. “Our goal
is to maintain dignity and
independence in a safe
home environment.”
Call collect weekdays;
8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
(218) 326-1179 or stop by
at 111 NW 11th St., Grand
Rapids, MN 55744.
We are an EOE employer.
Penny’s Keepsake
Quilting
Turn your quilt top
into a keepsake.
Offering quality
machine quilting at
reasonable prices
Proudly made in the USA
Jake Lepinski
(218) 743-7013
www.madgutters.com
Also do final dating,
cleaning, foundation work.
FREE estimates.
Serving your area.
Jerry Pula, sales rep.
Call (218) 743-3711
Marcell Boat &
Mini Storage
in downtown Marcell.
Units 12' x 10' to 12' x 30'
Call (218) 832-3500
10% discount with ad.
Seamless gutter installation
(218) 743-6448
Cell: (218) 929-7134
Monuments
and Markers
Available in granite and
bronze.
(218) 832-3684
Drywall hanging/taping
Painting, interior and
exterior
Gutterglove® gutterguard
Ultimate gutter protection
July 2013
Call for an estimate
Whenever you plan to
dig please contact Gopher
State One Call at least 2
days before you start. Call
Gopher One at (800) 2521166 or 811. It’s required by
Minnesota state law and it is
a free service.
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Zucchini Pie
3 cups grated raw zucchini
4 eggs
1 cup Bisquick
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup grated cheese
2 Tablespoons fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
Green Back Tomatoes
12 slices fresh tomatoes
2 packages chopped spinach
1 cup bread crumbs
6 green onions, chopped
6 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 clove chopped garlic
1/2 cup oil
Cook spinach. Add all ingredients except bread
crumbs and tomatoes. Mound on tomato slices. Add
Mix together all ingredients.
bread crumbs and bake 15 minutes in medium oven.
Bake at 350° for 40 minutes.
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July 2013
-HELP WANTED-
Need retired carpenter
for a light job in Bass
Lake and Sand Lake area.
Call (218) 659-2732 9/13
Help wanted: Squaw Lake
area waxworm company,
5 to 8 hours every other
day leading to full time.
Morning hours.Must be
reliable! Call Dan (218)
9/13
659-4202 -EVENTS/SALESArt
Fair:
Monday,
Aug. 12, 11 a.m.-4
p.m. at Leino's Gift
Shop, 51911 Hwy
46 No., Squaw Lake,
MN. Featuring: First
Cty Artists of Bemidji
known for their oil,
water
and
acrylic
paintings along with
textiles, jewelry and
photography. For more
information, call (218)
659-4299.
Garage sale: Aug. 9, 10.
59999 Dora Lake Rd.
Call (218) 659-4657
-FREE-
Free: deck lawn chair.
Call (218) 659-2732 9/13
To give away: Printer
and 2 scanners. All work
when fresh ink is in. Call
8/13
(218) 832-3791
-WANTED-
Wanted: small older mobile home or cabin to be
moved. No RVs please.
Call (218) 832-3791 9/13
Wanted: 11 hp motor for
a Snapper riding mower.
Good condition a must
Call (218) 832-3791 8/13
Wanted: Free or cheap
working fridge.
Call
8/13
(218) 743-6099
Wanted: Pair of waders,
size 10-11. Call (218)
8/13
832-3941
-FOR SALE-
For sale: 70 hp ASV
MD2800 low hours,
$17,000, JD Backhoe
310E $27,000. Both
in great condition. 81
International
Tandem
Dump $5,000, Gas Air
Compressor $500 Call
(218) 743-3423 9/13
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CLASSIFIEDS
-FOR SALE-
For sale: Simer shallow
well pump, near new, 3/4
hp, 115 V., single phase,
$70 Call (507) 456-1671
9/13
For sale: Lopi wood
stove. Heats 1,250 sq.
ft. $700. Call (218) 7438/13
6275
For sale: 1998 FLOE
aluminum snowmobile
trailer. Slide out ramp to
drive on/off. Salt guard,
spare tire and 2 tie down
bars. Call (218) 8329/13
3427 For sale: Tandem axle
trailer, 9,000 GVW. 6' x
10' deck with 3' beavertail.
8000 lb, 12 volt winch.
$1,600. Call (218) 8975368, cell (218) 3689/13
7062 For sale: Heavy duty
ramp/gate for a trailer.
51" x 96" steel mesh.
$125. Call (218) 2599/13
00682 For sale: MAAX 1 piece
fiberglass tub/shower unit.
New but has small crack
that could be repaired.
$100 obo. Wirt area. Call
(952) 210-8060 9/13
For sale: Chief Crazy
Horse Winchester rifle
38-55
commemorative
N1B with 2 boxes of
shells. $900 cash. Call
Bob Gross (218) 8328/13
3863
For sale: Set of carpet
installation
tools:
stretcher, electric stapler
and staples, seam iron
and tape, hammer drill.
All hand tools. 2 boxes
tackless. Some metals,
other supplies. $500 cash.
Call (218) 832-3863 8/13
For sale: 100 lb. propane
tank, 1/4 full. $20. Call
7/13
(218) 743-6430
For sale: Snowmobile
trailer, 8’ x 6’, $375.
Utility trailer 8’ x 5’,
$200. Call (218) 8328/13
3987 -FOR SALE-
For sale: My piano is no
longer used and needs a
new home. Cable brand,
console style. Located in
walk-out basement. $200
OBO. Call (218) 7438/13
3308 For sale: Well Pump,
Goulds 1/2 HP, excellent
condition
and
Ace
pressure tank. Both for
only $250...located near
Little Bowstring Lake/
Suomi Road. Call (218)
246-3177 or (941) 3508/13
0915 For sale: 2 refrigerators,
large, (156 cu ft) $50.
Small (11 cu ft), $25.
Gas LP cook stove, $50,
3 water heaters, LP, $25
each. Call Wayne at (218)
8/13
659-2865
For sale: Vertical blinds,
fabric, neutral beige color,
excellent condition. Have
2 that are 75" x 54" L; one
that is 75" X 48" L.$40
each or $100 for all. Call
(218) 832-3791 8/13
For sale: Pair of Cherokee moccasins. Fully
beaded, circa 1900, $750
cash. Buffalo scrotum
rattle with beaded handle
circa 1890, $500 cash.
Woodland
moccasins
with some beadwork circa
1935, $300 cash. 2 beaded breechcloths on velvet,
16' x 16' Woodland, $400
cash. Stone war club with
rawhide wrapped handle,
approx. 16" long, $150
cash.
Trade hatchet,
brass, $100 cash. Call
8/13
(218) 832-3863 -FISHING/BOATS-
For sale: 1200+ mini
liquor bottle collection,
6.0 x 5.0 x 1.0 birch case
with 11 shelves and glass
doors. $4,000. Cash.
Call (218 ) 832-3863 8/13
For sale: 2000 lb.
aluminum pontoon/boat
lift. Good condition.
Dixon Lake Area. $900.
Call (320)248-8386
AD DEADLINE
for September issue, MON, AUGUST 19
-VEHICLES-
For sale: 6 - 4'x6' treated
2x6 dock sections,
good condition. $300 or
make an offer poecon@
paulbunyan.net or call
(218) 246 2740
8/13
For sale: Mid 70s 25 hp
Johnson outboard motor
with long shaft, runs
good! $350 o.b.o. Call
(218) 743-6099
8/13
For sale: 1995 Ford
Crown Victoria Police
Interceptor, runs good,
recent
brake
work,
regular maintenance,good
mileage at 20 plus mpg.,
no radio or a/c. 190,000+
miles. $1,000 Evening
calls only (218) 897-5918
For sale: Nice pickup
topper off F-150 Ford
pickup. Red, fiberglass,
windows. $150.
Call
8/13
(218) 832-3791
For sale: 1992 Mercury
Grand Marquis, runs good,
regular
maintenance,
recent brake work, good
mileage at 20 plus mpg,
no a/c. 200,000+ miles.
$900. Evening calls only
8/13
(218) 897-5918
For sale: 1995 Subaru
legacy, 195,000, runs
good, needs alternator,
brake work. $1,000 obo
Call (218) 832-3945,
please leave message 9/13
For sale: 1996 Toyota
Camry. 34 mpg, good
condition. 231,000 mi.
$2,200. Call (218) 7439/13
3450 eves. only
For sale: 1990 Cadillac
Fleetwood
Brougham.
Approx. 152,000 mi.,
$1,100 obo Call (218)
897-5368, cell (218) 3689/13
7062 For sale: 1998 S-10
Chevy Blazer 4x4. Runs
and drives great! Body
in great shape! 167,000
miles $2,500 o.b.o. Call
(218) 743-6099 8/13
Lake home on Little
Jessie: New in 1997,
200 ft frontage, 3.26
acres, level lot. 28' x 48'.
2+ BR, LR, DR, Kit, 2
baths, good well, septic,
appliances new 2005. Air
cond. Propane heat, stove,
dryer, water heater, 200
amp service. 24'x32' pole
barn, 20'x30' 2 car garage,
boat house, 64' dock, 40'
dock. Norma & Bob
Gross, 45778 Bowstring
D1, Deer River, MN
56636. $289,000 obo.
Call (218) 832-3863 8/13
For sale: Property on
Little Bear Lake. Address
is 20411 Co. Rd. 52. 400
ft. lakefront, 12.22 acres.
Very private. Call (507)
9/13
951-0040 -VEHICLES-
-REAL ESTATE-
-FARM-
For sale: 1950s John
Deere B, good tin and
rubber
with
loader.
$2,000, Serial number
20503 Call (218) 2459/13
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July 2013
New memory care facility to
break ground in August
A new $4.9 million project will be
The building, under development
built in Bigfork.
for a number of years, will incorporate
At a special board meeting on July some of the latest concepts on
19 the Bigfork Valley board authorized improving quality of life for dementia
the construction of a new 20 bed secure patients. Private rooms will each have
memory care facility on its campus. large windows, reclining chairs and
The new building, called Aspen Circle, space for caregivers to safely transfer
will replace the 13 bed Balsam Lane patients unable to do so themselves.
In the commons area, skylights and
community.
a windowed wall will bring in sun to
live garden, activity
and dining areas.
A walking area
will circle the open
commons to allow
wandering without
obstacles.
Artist conception of the central commons area (below, left) with walking track and
outside of the new Aspen Circle building on the Bigfork Valley campus (above).
remainder will be financed through
operations and revenue bonds. There will
be an opportunity for local investment,
according to Northland Securities,
The project was approved after a which will handle the financing, with an
number of studies showed an increasing informational meeting in August.
future need for more dementia care in
Construction is scheduled to begin
the county and the economic feasibility in mid-August with completion in June
of the project. It will also be energy 2014.
efficient - eight wells will be added
A family dining to the existing geothermal field on
and gathering area the campus to assist with heating and
is planned as well cooling the new facility.
as an Aspen Circle
The project has received $675,000
dining room able to in capital grants from the Blandin
comfortably seat res- Foundation and the IRRRB.
The
idents and caregivers. A low counter between the kitchen
and dining room will offer residents the
opportunity to participate in kitchen activities – a favorite occupation.
Foundation holds golf tourney
The
Bigfork
Valley
Community Foundation recently
conducted its 5th Annual
Bigfork Valley Community
Foundation Golf Tournament at
the Golf on the Edge Course in
Bigfork on June 22, 2013.
A portion of the Golf
Tournament proceeds will
be contributed to Marcell
Family Center and Edge of the
Wilderness Discovery Center
youth & family programs. The
remainder of the proceeds will
be used to strengthen and enrich
the community through other
Bigfork Valley Community
Foundation
projects
and
initiatives.
Bigfork Valley Community
Foundation exists to provide an
opportunity for individuals to
contribute to a 501c(3) private,
non-profit organization that
will support the betterment of
Northern Itasca Hospital District Winning teams: (from top right, clockwise)1st Place
Team: (l to r) Bill Brink, Ray Guertin, Allan Howg,
and its communities.
Mike DeWitt; 2nd Place Team: l to r) Devin Nitzkorski,
Paul Dalen, Sam Dibble, Mike Anderson; 8th Place
Team (Tie): (l to r) Jim Richter, Barb Richter, Linda
Noland, Brian Noland, (other team not pictured)
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