Obituaries And Death Notices

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8B July 18, 2014
TIMBERJAY Newspapers
VERMILION COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Seasonal Law Enforcement program at VCC to continue
WASHINGTON, D.C.– After
a push from U.S. Senators Amy
Klobuchar and Al Franken and U.S.
Representatives Rick Nolan and
Betty McCollum, the U.S.
Department of Interior (DOI)
announced that it will protect
Vermilion Community College’s
(VCC) Seasonal Law Enforcement
Training Program. Earlier this
year, as the Department of Interior
considered possible reductions to
the number of accredited academic institutions offering the
Seasonal Law Enforcement
Training Program, the lawmakers
called on Secretary Jewell to pre-
serve VCC’s program.
“This is great news for VCC
and the Minnesotans who will
continue to benefit from the
Seasonal Law Enforcement
Training Program,” Klobuchar
said. “VCC’s program has a strong
track record of connecting
Minnesota students with good job
opportunities in a range of fields,
and now that important work will
be able to continue.”
“Vermilion Community
College has a long history of
success in getting Minnesotans the
skills they need to work in land
management jobs,” Franken said.
“And we need to make sure that
this specialized training is available to future students. I’m very
pleased that we were able to help
protect VCC’s Seasonal Law
Enforcement Training Program
and continue to bring employment
opportunities
to
Minnesotans.”
“This is great news for our
region, and for all Minnesotans
who are looking to receive the
extraordinary education and career
opportunities Vermilion has provided for 25 years,” said Nolan.
“With VCC’s extremely high jobplacement rate, as well as strate-
gic location at the edge of the
Boundary Waters, it has long
proven its ability to match graduates with successful law enforcement jobs with the Park Service,
Forest Service, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife, and many more state
departments and agencies. I’m
very proud to have played a role
in securing Vermilion’s continued
success.”
“Vermilion Community
College is very pleased with the
outcome of the National Park
Service’s evaluation of Seasonal
Park Ranger Training Programs at
their partner colleges, and we are
thrilled to remain as one of the
seven colleges in the country where
this important training will be
offered,” said Shawn Bina, Provost
of Vermilion Community College.
“On behalf of Vermilion I would
like to thank Senator Franken,
Senator Klobuchar, Congressman
Nolan, and Congresswoman
McCollum for their support
throughout this process. Their
assistance and attention to this issue
played an integral part in highlighting the importance of this
unique program to our college
and the people of Minnesota.”
Obituaries And Death Notices
Rosella M. Wolfe
Rosella “Rose” Marie
Wolfe, 85, of Cook, passed
away on Friday, July 11,
2014, at the Cook Nursing
Home. A celebration of
life service will be held at
2 p.m. on Friday, July 25
at Trinity Lutheran Church
in Cook. A gathering of
family and friends will be
held one hour prior to the
service. Pastor Bruce
Hannem will be the officiant. Singing will be congregational and Cynthia
Hannem will be the pianist.
A reception in Rose’s honor
will follow in the church
social hall immediately
after the service. Interment
will follow in the Hillside
Cemetery of Angora.
Arrangements are with
Mlaker Funeral Home in
Cook.
Rose was born on June
27, 1929, at International
Falls, the daughter of John
and Helen (Begg) Sutliffe.
She grew up in
International Falls, graduating from high school
there in 1947. She married
A . G e o rg e Wo l f e i n
September 1951 in the
Falls. Rose was employed
for MANDO (Minnesota
and Ontario Paper Co.) in
the Falls, first as a mail clerk
and later in its research lab.
Her husband George
worked for the DWP
(Duluth Winnipeg &
Pacific) Railway, then CN
(Canadian National)
Railway upon their merger.
They moved to Angora and
later Virginia, when George
transferred to become
station manager for the
railroad. Rose worked for
the First National Bank in
Cook, then the First
National Bank of Virginia.
Rose’s passion was
sports. She was a member
of the Virginia Women’s
Volleyball Team, she
curled, and she was a 200point club bowler. She
loved playing golf and was
still an accomplished golfer
in her later years. George
retired early due to health
reasons and Rose also
retired, to become his caregiver. They moved to
Arizona in 1975, making
their residence there for the
next 20 years. George
passed away in 1997 and
in 2003, Rose moved back
to Virginia. She had resided
in Cook since 2012.
Rose is survived by a
sister, Jacqueline (Glen)
Weum of Lake VermilionCook.
She was preceded in
death by her husband,
George in 1997; son,
Richard in 2013; and a
sister, Helen Gross in 2003.
Lorraine L. Hahne
Lorraine Lydia Hahne,
84, of Peoria, Ariz., longtime resident of Lake
Vermilion-Tower and
Virginia, passed away on
Feb. 16, 2014, of natural
causes at her place of residence. A memorial service
will be held at 2 p.m. on
Friday, July 25 at Gloria
Dei Lutheran Church, 6959
Hwy. 169.
Lorraine was born on
March 9, 1929, to Enfred
and Selina (Huttula)
Erickson of Virginia. She
grew up in Virginia and
graduated from Roosevelt
High School in 1947. She
then attended Virginia
Junior College. Lorraine
was united in marriage to
Walter Evert Haurunen on
July 10, 1948. They owned
and operated Haurunens
grocery store from 1953 to
1972. She was also a retail
salesperson
at
Woolworth’s/Woolco of
Virginia from 1972 to 1982.
After the death of Walter,
she married John Paul
Hahne on Feb. 13, 1982,
and moved to Lake
Vermilion.
Lorraine was a
member of the Women of
the Moose and served as
Senior Regent and
Recorder. She was also a
member of Beta Sigma Phi
and served three terms as
President. After moving to
Lake Vermilion she was on
the Greenwood Township
Board of Planning and
Zoning. Her main interests
included walking, swimming, cross-country skiing,
aerobic exercise and being
an avid reader.
Lorraine is survived by
three daughters, Wynn
Klun (significant other
David Desannoy) of Lake
Vermilion-Tower and
Peoria, Ariz., Wynn’s children, Heather Harte
(daughter Addison), and
Amanda (Leon) Thomas;
Kathy (Terry) Johnson of
Rosemount and Fort
Myers, Fla., Kathy’s children, Tyler Davidson and
Jessica (Ben) Rapp (children Olivia and Mason);
and Beth (Kevin) Marbury
of Peoria, Ariz., their sons,
Kevin (Brianna) (son Sean)
and Brian; one son, David
Haurunen of Sun Prairie,
Wis.; niece, Lynn (Steve)
Mahowald; nephew, Alan
(Deloris) Kangas; and
sisters-in-law, Lois (Paul)
Borg and Gail (Barry
Tomsich) Nelson.
She was preceded in
death by her parents; one
sister, Sally (Don) Kangas
in September 1969;
nephews, Gary and Tim
Kangas; husbands, Walter
Haurunen in August 1978
and John Hahne in April
2002; and son-in-law,
Richard Klun in January
2011.
Suzanne H.
Swanson
Suzanne Helen
“Suzie” Swanson, of
Babbitt, died on Monday,
July 14, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
on Friday, July 18 at the
Evangelical Lutheran
Church of Babbitt, with visitation being held one hour
prior to the service at the
church. Arrangements have
been entrusted to Kerntz
Funeral Home in Ely.
She is survived by her
mother, Helen; brothers,
Larry (Nancy), Ricky
(Flossie) and Lonnie
(Kathy); and many nieces,
nephews, cousins and
friends. Rest in peace little
angel. God loves you and
so do we.
Andrew W.
Paynter
A n d r e w Wa r r e n
Paynter, 33, of Ely, died at
Boundary Waters Care
Center on Wednesday, July
9, 2014. A memorial
service was held on
Thursday, July 17 at Kerntz
Funeral
Home.
Arrangements were with
Kerntz Funeral Home in
Ely.
He is survived by his
father, Mark Paynter; two
children, Aiden and Easton
Paynter; sister, Ashley
(Augie) Sandberg; nieces
and nephews, Kali, Chase,
Brecken and Saylor; and
many other close family
members and friends.
Frances J. Wright
Frances Jean Wright,
80, of Embarrass, died on
Sunday, July 6, 2014, at
Essentia Health Care
Center in Virginia. Funeral
services were held on
Tuesday, July 15 at Range
Funeral Home with Rev.
Donald Norr officiating.
Burial was in the
Embarrass Cemetery.
Arrangements were with
Range Funeral Home in
Virginia.
She is survived by her
brother, Edsel Wright of
Embarrass; and three
cousins, Barbara Jean
Laine and Shirley Laine,
both of Minneapolis, and
Kenneth (Mary) Lehto of
Fort Wayne, Ind.
PUBLIC NOTICES
MINUTES OF BOARD
OF EDUCATION
INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT 707
Nett Lake, Minnesota
55772-8122
REGULAR MEETING
June 4, 2014
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Brandon Benner, Chairman
Marilyn Geshick,
Vice-Chairman
Karlene Chosa, Clerk
Tara Geshick, Treasurer
Dawn Benner, Director
Ruth Porter, Director
ALSO PRESENT:
Rae Villebrun, Supt./Prin.
Christine Hampson/BusMg
Steve Thomas,
Inc. Supt/Prin.
ABSENT: None
The regular meeting of the
Board of Education of
Independent School District
No. 707 was called to order
at 5:07 p.m. by Chairman
Benner.
Chairman Benner wanted to
note items on the agenda, to
mention to the board that
they have probationary
teachers who will receive
tenure automatically by June
30th if the board doesn’t take
action. He wants to know
which ones they want to
tenure because that is a big
deal.
Brandon asks about a study
session to review teacher
evaluations. Mr. Thomas
says that if the board is having a meeting where decisions are going to be made,
they need to have a special
meeting where the public is
aware of what the board is
doing. Brandon says to call it
a special meeting.
The
studying will have to be done
before the meeting. The
meeting is set for June 11,
2014 at 1:00 p.m.
Steve asks about tabling the
other issue. Brandon says
yes as long as it is done by
the 30th.
Discussion followed.
13-145 Motion was made by
Chosa and seconded by
Porter to approve the agenda, with tabling item D under
action items.
MOTION CARRIED
6-0-0
Dawn Benner has questioned a statement because it
had the wrong person’s
name. Tara Geshick would
like something added to the
minutes to explain why she
said
what
she
said.
Superintendent
Villebrun
explains all the minutes are
taken from the recording and
that anyone is welcome to
listen to them.
Porter to approve the M a y
12, 2014 regular meeting
minutes, pending corrections.
MOTION CARRIED 6-0-0
M. Geshick and seconded by
T. Geshick to approve the
bills in the amount of
$21,466.91 list attached.
D. Benner and seconded by
Porter to approve
t h e
May 31, 2014 Financial
Report.
Special
School
Board
Meeting set for June 11,
2014 at 1:00 p.m. Regular
School Board Meeting set for
July 7, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.
Josh Villebrun addressed the
board concerning the break
in at the Boys and Girls Club.
He stated that two doors had
been left unlocked and that it
is common knowledge that
there are a lot of keys out
there.
Indian Education Student
Tutor report reviewed.
John Villebrun, Technology
Coordinator, presented the
technology report. He is planning to work 10 days this
summer to prepare the district for the FY2015 school
year. He will be attending
TUG meetings in June and
July. 5th grade students
have
completed
MCA
Science testing online.
Trish Sullivan, 6th grade
teacher, showed a video
presentation of the 6th grade
trip to Chicago.
Superintendent/Principal
Report reviewed. Meeting
attended: Insurance Mtg.,
NSEC Mtg., and Teacher
Evaluation Training. The
year ended on a positive
note with both high school
and elementary banquets
well attended.
Summer
school is scheduled. The
ISD
707
Teacher
Development and Evaluation
Plan
were
finalized.
Professional Development
days for SFA were set for
next school year. Information
was given to Steven Thomas
regarding the New Leaders
Conference for SFA.
T. Geshick to approve 2nd
reading of school board policies (attached).
Porter to approve the budget for High School Summer
Credit Recovery Program.
and seconded by Chosa and
seconded by T. Geshick to
approve summer budget for
Technology
Coordinator/
Teacher.
at 6:38 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
6-0-0
Published in the Timberjay,
July 18, 2014
MINUTES OF BOARD
OF EDUCATION
INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT 707
55772-8122
SPECIAL MEETING
June 11, 2014
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Marilyn Geshick,
Vice-Chairman
ALSO PRESENT:
Steve Thomas,
Inc. Supt/Prin.
ABSENT:
Benner.
Chosa and seconded by T.
Geshick to approve the preliminary budget for the
FY2014-2015 school year.
agenda.
T. Geshick and seconded by
Porter to approve
t h e
Nett Lake Local Literacy
Plan.
Chairman Benner addressed
the board stating he would
like to apologize to the board
and teachers for what was
taken out of context almost to
the point of being unprofessional.
Ferrellgas Propane Pricing
Agreement.
Porter and seconded by
Chosa to approve the
FY2015 Specific Services
Contract with Arrowhead
Regional C o m p u t i n g
Consortium.
Porter to adjourn the meeting
Mr. Thomas stated to the
board there were three
options for each of the teachers: 1. Grant tenure, 2. Be
given a 4th year of probation
and 3. termination of contract.
Director Dawn Benner stated
that the board members were
elected by the community
and they need to consider
calls and visits they receive
from the community members.
Chosa to approve extending
the probationary period for
Summer Opacich.
MOTION FAILED
3-3-0
Porter to approve tenure for
Summer Opacich.
T. Geshick to approve tenure
for Laura Reinsch.
Clerk Chosa stated that she
wanted the probationary period to go for another year
under Mr. Thomas’s leadership because she did not
trust the evaluation process
that had been done.
Discussion took place.
Chosa and seconded by M.
Geshick to terminate c o n tract with John Villebrun.
MOTION FAILED
2-4-0
Chosa and seconded by M.
Geshick to approve a fourth
year of probation for John
Villebrun.
Chosa to approve a fourth
year of probation for Patricia
Sullivan.
M. Geshick to adjourn the
meeting at 2:45 p.m.
July 18, 2014
MINUTES OF BOARD
OF EDUCATION
INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT 707
55772-8122
SPECIAL MEETING
June 26, 2014
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Marilyn Geshick,
Vice-Chairman
BY PHONE:
Steve Thomas,
Inc. Supt/Prin.
ALSO PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Prior to the meeting Dawn
Benner wanted to know if
Steve Thomas contacted
legal counsel and MSBA.
Steve Thomas said he contacted legal counsel and
other superintendents and
human resource people.
Benner.
Chairman Benner wanted it
noted that he had correspondence from three board
members requesting the
meeting. He was tired of
being blamed for everything.
That’s why they are here.
The actual agenda and
things like that are the purpose for this meeting. He
gets tired of being blamed for
these things and has the correspondence.
M. Geshick and seconded by
K. Chosa to approve t h e
agenda.
Chairman Benner asked for
communication to the board
from Community members
and school employees.
There was no comment.
Chairman Benner says Tara
Geshick
is
excused.
Chairman Benner read the
section from the board agenda regarding comments.
Chairman Benner asks Steve
Thomas what agenda he had
because the one he read had
Summer Opacich not resigning. Steve Thomas told the
board that they needed to
read the resolution regarding
Summer Opacich.
Steve
Thomas said that she
resigned and to rescind the
motion for tenure and then
accept her resignation.
the board that Summer
Opacich decided she didn’t
want her letter of resignation
considered. Steve Thomas
said the board should accept
the letter of resignation.
Superintendent
Villebrun
asked Summer Opacich to
speak. Summer Opacich
said she was advised by the
union to rescind her letter of
resignation.
Steve Thomas told the board
to rescind the motion for
tenure and motion to dismiss
her. Karlene Chosa moves
to rescind the tenure. Dawn
Benner asks if the same person who made the motion to
grant tenure must rescind the
motion.
Superintendent Villebrun told
the board they only needed
to vote on not renewing
Summer Opacich’s contract.
Chairman Benner asked
Steve Thomas and Steve
said to vote on both the
rescinding tenure and not
renewing her contract.
Chairman Benner says to
rescind the motion for tenure
and then dismissal.
Karlene Chosa and seconded by Marilyn Geshick to
rescind tenure for Summer
Opacich.
Dawn Benner and seconded
by Marilyn Geshick
to not
renew the contract for
Summer Opacich.
Dawn Benner asked if John
Villebrun signed the 4th year
probationary
document.
Marilyn Geshick wanted
know why he didn’t sign it.
13-168 Motion was made
Dawn Benner and seconded
by Marilyn Geshick to accept
the resignation of John
Villebrun.
Karlene Chosa and seconded by Ruth Porter to
adjourn the meeting at 2:21
p.m.
July 18, 2014
Superintendent Villebrun told
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