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by Sally SedgwickThere’s free coffee for seniors over

60 and veterans between 5:30 and 10 a.m.

“They put their time in,” said Doug Jourdan. “I can buy them coffee in the morning.”

Doug and his wife Kim are the owners of Jourdan’s Family Diner, just opened on August 8 in Northome. The restaurant serves breakfast and lunch seven days a week from 5:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and stays open until 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

It’s also open after home high school sports games with a special menu. With three children of their own, Timothy (21), Justin (18) and Jessie (16), the couple realized that Northome’s rural setting meant that teams and fans needed a place to get a quick meal before a long drive home.

A year ago, the restaurant was not even in their future plans. Doug and Kim own Reinarz Station & Licensing

in Mizpah, a convenience store with off-sale liquor and a DMV licensing office, run a 70 head beef cattle farm, and operate Douglas Jourdan Construction, Inc. which does residential and commercial construction and remodeling.

It was a full schedule. One remodeling project, Inside of new restaurant, Kim and Doug Jourdan

(inset).

by Adam SchwartzEvery October, cooperatives from

all sectors across the country celebrate National Cooperative Month. The purpose of this annual celebration is to recognize the cooperative difference.

Celebrating National Cooperative Month informs others about our unique business model, which is based on the Seven Cooperative Principles: Voluntary and Open Membership; Democratic Member Control; Members' Economic Participation; Autonomy and Independence; Education, Training and Information; Cooperation Among Cooperatives; and Concern for

Community. For co-op employees and members that

are familiar with the principles, the month of October is a great opportunity to renew our connection to each other and the purpose of our co-op.

In the U.S., there are more than 29,000 co-ops serving in every single industry. Many co-ops from different sectors join together during the month of October to educate members in the community about cooperatives.

There are more co-ops in our local community than most people realize. Some

Why we celebrate cooperatives

Do you know an organization that has made outstanding contributions to the local community?

North Itasca Electric is seeking applications for the Touchstone Energy Community Award, which recognizes businesses, nonprofit and community groups that have shown a strong commitment to the community. Any organization that has helped in servicing North Itasca Electric’s service territory making it a better place to live and work is eligible for a $500 cash award donated to the charity of their choice.

Community members may nominate an organization, association or business by completing an application form, available at North Itasca Electric, 301 Main Avenue Bigfork MN 56628 or online at www.northitascaelectric.com. Questions may be directed to Jerry Loney, (218) 743-3131. The application will require a description of the program or event and the positive impact it brought to the community.

Completed applications must be received at North Itasca Electric’s office by October 31.

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~October Calendar~Sept.29-Oct.29 Edge Gallery show: “What’s Left: Lives Touched by Suicide," a traveling

exhibit with over 45 artists exhibiting. Edge Gallery is open Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.1 Stuart Pimsler Dance Theater, Edge Center in Bigfork, 7 p.m.1 Backwoods Bash Crawfish Boil, 5 p.m. at Fire Department, $20. Following at 7 p.m. by

Variety Show, Blackduck High School. Freewill offering fundraiser for Arts and Music Department at BHS.

3 Financial Aid night at Northome School, 6-8 p.m. College aid options.3 ISD 318 School Board meets, 7 p.m. at Bigfork School. 6 Storytelling at Marcell Town Hall, 6:30 p.m.All ages welcome, Coffee and treats served. 8-9 Medieval Fall Camp at the White Oak Fur Post just north of Deer River on Highway 6.

$2 adults, youth 10 and under free. Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Woodworker, leatherworker, blacksmith, axe and spear throwing. Peasant Pottage Feed starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, $5. More info, call (218) 246-9393 or whiteoakhistoricalsociety.org.

10 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.

10 Blackduck ISD 32 School Board, 7 p.m., Media Center. 10 VFW meets in Bigfork second Monday at 7 p.m. 11 Stop and Stitch at Marcell Family Center, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring $1, sack lunch and a

project to work on. Come and go. Contact Rhonda 259-9220 or Judy at 832-3237.11 Evergreen Friendship Club meets at Sand Lake Community Center, 5 p.m. Pot luck,

bring a dish to share. 12 Bigfork Lions Club meets second Wednesday, 6 p.m. at Golf on the Edge.12 South Koochiching-Rainy River School Board, 7 p.m. at Northome ITV studio.19 13 Committee on Aging, 9 a.m. at the Over 50 Club in Bigfork. Coffee, 9:30 speaker,

10:15 a.m. meeting. TRIAD to follow. 13 Classic movie: Citizen Kane (1941) starring and directed by Orson Welles, 6:30 p.m. at

the Edge Center Theater in Bigfork. Free.14 Northern Cattlemen's Association Cow/Calf and Horse Sale starts at noon at the sale barn

north of Bigfork on Highway 42. For more information, call Rob Wendt at (218) 743-3267 or Glen Hopkins at (218) 743-3716.

15 Fall Craft Fair by Kootasca Senior Citizens at the Northome Senior Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bake sale, baked potato luncheon, crafts, quilts.

15 Fifth Annual Women's Expo, Northome City Community Room and Shining Light Cafe, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission, door prizes. Vendors welcome, contact Rena Troy, 766-8907 or 897-5970.

17 Deer River ISD 317 School Board, DRHS Media Center, 6 p.m. Note meeting is third Monday this month.

17 North Country Gardeners, 6:30 p.m. at Marcell Family Center.17 ISD 318 School Board meets, 7 p.m. Via telepresence at Bigfork School. 20-21 No school, all schools. MEA conference.21 Lake Country Seniors of Marcell, Marcell Town Hall, noon. Chili Feed; bring condiments

to serve with the chili. 24 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. more>>

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North Itasca Electric Cooperative, Inc.Board of Directors

Chairman: Larry Salmela, District 3Vice-Chairman: Terry Schmitz, District 8Secretary: Lloyd Kongsjord, District 5Treasurer: Roy Bain, District 9 Rep. to GRE Board: Bruce Leino, District 7

James White, District 1 James Cox, District 4 Wes Waller, District 2 Walter Breeze, District 6

Board Meeting HighlightsThe Regular Meeting of the Board was held at the Cooperative's

Office on August 25, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.Directors Present: Schmitz, Salmela, White, Breeze, Leino,

Kongsjord, Waller, Cox and Bain.Absent: NoneAlso Present: CEO Corradi, Manager of Finance and Office

Services Karels, Line Supt. Pederson, EMS Loney, Attorney Shaw and Engineer John Pierson.

Line Supt. Pederson presented his Line Department, Safety Reports, and June and July Outage Reports. Pederson also reported on the PLX Meter Project, Right of Way Clearing Program and the 2016 Construction Projects.

EMS Loney presented his Load Management Report and Sales and Load Management statistics.

Reviewed the July 2016 Financials.CEO Corradi presented his CEO Report which recapped the July

and YTD kWh sales and Northland Connect Broadband, LLC.Engineer John Pierson presented the 2017-2020 Construction

Work Plan which was created by STAR Energy Services and Cooperative Staff.

Attorney Shaw presented his Legal UpdateRound-table discussions were held.The Directors attending the Energy Issues Summit reported on

said meeting.Waller presented the MREA Update.Leino reported on the GRE Board Meeting.CEO Corradi reported on the GRE MMG Meeting.A list of upcoming meetings was reviewed.Action Items:Approved Consent Agenda.-Confirmed the next meeting date as: September 29, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.

-Approved the July 2016 Operating Report.-Approved to pass the GRE PCA of -$3,080.47 onto the members.-Adopted Resolution 16-08-01 Approval of Four-Year Work Plan 2017-2020.

-Authorized Treasurer Bain to sign Work Order Inventory #24644.

-Appointed White and Salmela as Delegate and Alternate, respectively, to the CFC Regional Meeting.

Meeting adjourned.>>more calendar25 North Woods Quilters, Marcell Town Hall, 9 a.m. Bring a

coffee cup and a smile. Lesson: "Triangle Frenzy" by Jan Nyquist. Potluck lunch at 11:30 a.m. Lots of Show and Tell.

27 Memorial Blood Centers Bloodmobile visits Bigfork Valley Hospital, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To make an appointment, call Amy at (218) 256-6156 or Hunter at (218) 743-6448.

30 Brian Miller and Randy Gosa (The Lost Forty), Edge Center in Bigfork, 2 p.m. Irish-American historical folk songs.

31 Deadline Touchstone Energy Community Award, 4:30 p.m.31 Halloween Bash at the Marcell Family Center, 4:30-

7::30 p.m. Candy, food, hayrides, more. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free.

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It’s hard to believe that summer has now passed us by and winter is right around the corner. The fall colors are starting to appear in many parts of our service territory offering a vibrant, picturesque landscape. It’s a favorite time of year for many of us who enjoy the outdoors.

I may sound like a broken record, but this is also the time of year when we need to prepare our home heating systems for the long, cold winter months. Now is the time to have your heating system checked by a heating professional to make sure it’s operating properly.

If you’re considering making a switch to the dual fuel or storage heating system that your cooperative offers, please let us know. We can then ensure that your electric service is adequate to meet the additional

load. I’ve talked in past articles

about the benefits that the load management program can offer. Not only is the rate very low, but electricity is a safe and reliable heat source. An example of the safety aspect is to look at the installation manuals of an electric furnace compared to a furnace that uses a different heat source. There are many more warnings regarding safety dangers in those other systems leading to a much thicker manual.

Along with reliability and safety benefits, there are also many incentives and low and no-cost financing options for those looking to enroll in the load management program.

ETS heaters are a great option for heating your home. Options with the ETS heaters include room units to whole

house, including hydronic options. If interested, contact our office directly as we are able to sell the units to our members directly. There is no mark-up from the cooperative so the cost is simply a direct pass through. I’ve had the room units in a previous home and my family and I loved them.

There are many other options such as the air source heat pump, which not only heats your home but also cools it during the summer. Again, contact our office to visit about these and other programs. Don’t forget to ask about the many rebates that are offered.Commitment to Community

The Operation Round Up Trust Board will be meeting in mid-October to disburse funds to local organizations. This is an amazing volunteer program that has provided

Celebrating Co-ops

Chris Corradi, CEO

CEO Report: Think ahead to the winter heating seasonmore than $220,000 to local community projects. Thank you to all who participate.

I also want to encourage you to nominate an individual or community organization for the Touchstone Energy Community Award. This award recognizes businesses, individuals and non-profit or community groups that show a strong commitment to our communities. Not only does the award recipient receive formal recognition, they also receive a $500 donation to the charity of their choice.

The application of the lo-cal award winner is then sub-mitted for consideration to the statewide Touchstone Energy Community Award that awards the state w i n n e r a $1,000 donation

to a charity of choice. Applications are available

online at www.northitascaelectric.com. They can also be picked up at the office. Completed applications must be received at North Itasca Electric’s office by October 31.

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Vision - To be a progressive, safe and reliable cooperative trusted by our members.

Mission - Delivering value to our members and communities by providing safe, reliable and progressive energy and other services.

Values - North Itasca Electric Cooperative values honesty, integrity and high ethical standards. We are accountable to our members and committed to our communities.

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According to the latest data, more than 130 million people belong to a co-op in the U.S. alone, and co-ops employ more than 2 million Americans.

This speaks to the heart of why we must take every opportunity to celebrate and teach others about the cooperative business model. So, plan your own co-op celebration by shopping with and being an active member of Northern Itasca Electric.

Adam Schwartz is the founder of The Cooperative Way a consulting firm that helps co-ops succeed. He is an author, speaker and member-owner of the CDS Consulting Co-op.

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The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) is not a household name at dinner tables across the country but it certainly is commonplace in the electric utility industry.

NERC is a regulatory authority responsible for ensuring the reliability of the bulk electric system in North America. To ensure our members continue to receive secure and reliable electric service, utilities like Great River Energy, wholesale power supplier to North Itasca Electric Cooperative, works with NERC and other utilities to develop reliability standards related to physical and cyber security, among other things.Cyber security

Great River Energy is working with utilities, government agencies and other organizations to

IntegrityMembers first. Every day.

That’s the power of co-op membership. It means not-for-profit electric cooperatives deliver energy to its members at the cost of service, unlike investor-owned utilities that typically distribute its profits to investors across the nation or even the world – not neces-sarily to those it serves.Accountability

Electric co-ops belong to the members they serve. Every member has an equal voice in how the co-op is run. With members in charge, you can feel confident the deci-sions made are in your best interest and the best interest of your community. That’s because co-op business is conducted through a locally elected board of directors who propose policies to be voted on by members – a stark con-trast to investor-owned utili-ties where the investor with

the most shares has the most clout.Innovation

Touchstone Energy Co-operatives offers innovative solutions and state-of-the-art technology to better serve members and meet their needs including cutting-edge programs promoting energy efficiency, new bill pay-ment options and numerous member-benefit programs. Touchstone Energy Coopera-tives also helps local co-ops and business members forge stronger partnerships through a national site selection web-site, educational events, web conferences and ongoing communications.Community

Across the country, local Touchstone Energy co-ops work to improve its members’ quality of life by investing time, money and expertise to better local communities and strengthen relationships with

member-owners. That includes taking a lead-ership role in com-munity and economic development projects, educating students about safety and en-vironment, as well as generously donating time, energy and re-sources to charities, schools and commu-nity events.

Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Values

Keeping the grid secureaddress the rising risk of cyber attacks and taking reasonable precautions to prepare for a cyber attack. NERC has developed effective, mandatory cyber security standards to help protect the bulk electric system and Great River Energy has committed to compliance since the rules were introduced in 2005.

The organization conducts periodic cyber intrusion scenario drills, which allows Great River Energy to test emergency response plans and communication protocols.Physical security

Threats like natural disasters, vandalism and terrorist attacks also are high on the list of topics being discussed among regulators, government officials and utilities. With that, reliability standards for maintaining the physical security of substations and power lines have become more stringent. Great River Energy is committed to compliance and taking steps to help bolster the security of its facilities and infrastructure.

Most recently, Great River Energy implemented new security procedures that add an additional level of scrutiny to those who can physically enter Great River Energy facilities deemed “critical infrastructure” by NERC. Employees in certain positions also were required to complete additional training.

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The demand for blood is constant. The supply is not. Only volunteer blood donors can roll up their sleeves and save lives. All of the blood Memorial Blood Centers collects stays local so you are making a positive impact in your community and helping your family, friends and neighbors.

Memorial Blood Centers (MBC) is a local non-profit that has been saving lives for over 65 years. It supplies blood to the hospitals in the northland. You may not know, but it supplies type O negative (O-) blood to the air ambulance services in the state of Minnesota, Life Link III and North Memorial. Individuals with type O- blood are universal donors, and their blood can be received by everyone. In addition, MBC supplies blood in your local community Bigfork Valley Hospital.

One in three people will need to receive blood in their lifetime and less than seven percent of the population donates blood. Blood cannot be synthetically made, so blood donors are critical to replenish your local

hospital's blood supply. Each time you donate blood you potentially save three lives. General blood donation guidelines:• Be in generally good

health and free of cold and flu symptoms for three days

• 16 years or older• Drink plenty of fluids

prior to donating and eat a full meal within 6 hours prior to donating

You can donate:• 1 year after a blood

transfusion• 1 week after receiving a

tattoo or piercing• After surgery as long as

the site is healed• Have diabetes and it is

under control• On most medications• Cancer free for 1 year

There is no age limit to donate blood

The next blood drive at the Bigfork Valley Hospital will be on Tuesday, Oct. 27 and donors are needed. If you are interested in donating blood please contact Amy at (218) 256-6156 or Hunter at (218) 743-6448.

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by Abby BerryEating carrots will greatly improve your

eyesight, cracking your knuckles leads to arthritis, watching too much TV will harm your vision. We’ve all heard the old wives’ tales, but did you know there are also many misconceptions about home energy use? Don’t be fooled by common energy myths. Myth: The higher the thermostat setting, the faster the home will heat (or cool).

Many people think that walking into a chilly room and raising the thermostat to 85 degrees will heat the room more quickly. This is not true.

Thermostats direct a home’s HVAC system to heat or cool to a certain temperature. Drastically adjusting the thermostat setting will not make a difference in how quickly you feel warmer. The same is true for cooling. The Department of Energy recommends setting your thermostat to 78 degrees during summer months, and 68 degrees during winter months.Myth: Opening the oven door to check on a dish doesn’t really waste energy.

While it can be tempting to check the progress of that dish you're cooking in the oven, opening the oven door does waste energy. Every time the oven door is opened, the temperature inside is reduced by as much as 25 degrees, delaying the progress of your dish and, more importantly, costing you additional money. If you need to check the progress of a dish, try using the oven light instead.Myth: Ceiling fans keep your home cool while you’re away.

Believe it or not, many people think this is true. Ceiling fans cool people, not rooms. Ceiling fans circulate room air but do not change the temperature. A running ceiling fan in an empty room is only adding to your electricity use. Remember to turn fans off when you’re away and reduce your energy use.Myth: Reducing my energy use is too expensive.

Many consumers believe that reducing energy use requires expensive up-front costs, like purchasing new, more efficient appliances or construction upgrades to an older home. But the truth is, consumers who make small changes to their energy efficiency habits, such as turning off lights when not in use, sealing air leaks and using a programmable thermostat, can see a reduction in energy consumption.

Remember, energy efficiency doesn’t have to be difficult. Focus on small changes to save big. Learn more about ways to save energy by visiting NorthItascaElectric.com or calling Jerry at (218) 743-1313.

Abby Berry writes on consumer and cooperative affairs for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.

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Arts on the Edge

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Edge Galleryby Paul Kraska

Schedule slows as performance year end nears

There will be one performance on stage in October this year and it will be music of a different style. This WATTS NEWS column will also preview a December performance with plenty of Christmas music which will be remembered for some time. It is also the time we can start seeing a classic movie each month at which you can count on learning the back-story of both the movie and its industry. The classic movie series is hosted by our resident movie expert Jack Nachbar and his wife Lynn. Brian Miller and Randy Gosa (The Lost Forty) on stage

Brian Miller and Randy Gosa combine their musical talents to sing and play music about our part of the northwoods history. Calling themselves “The Lost Forty,” they give a voice to the Irish heritage of many early loggers that first harvested the forest that covered this part of North

America. Brian is from Bemidji and Randy from Wisconsin. When they team up you will hear music that is part of our history not often heard in a live performance. They are doing something that they love and enjoy. The results are well done and respected. Daniel Neely, from the Irish Echo says it is “A wonderful exploration of and oft-overlooked facet of the Irish-American experience…brilliantly curated and superbly executed.”

And Erik Carlson of WHPX Chicago says they were…”the most fun thing at (the Milwaukee) Irish Fest this year.

There is a lot more about these performance artists, and a little research will help you appreciate what will be on stage. They have toured the US with their traditional Irish music and show their passion for the northwoods history and its folklore. Their music often include songs that have not been appreciated or even heard for a long time. They went after funding for a special project that received the support needed, and with it they created a “first-of-its-kind” free archive of folksong field recordings from Minnesota. You can learn more about the site’s background and hear the collection by going to www.minnesotafolksongcollection.org. Brian Miller and Randy

Gosa (The Lost Forty) will be at the Edge Center on Sunday October 30 at 2 p.m. Prices: $10 adults and $5 children.“All is Calm” Musical Theater

There is a December 2nd musical theater event that you might mark on your calendar because it is going to be a very memorable program. Next month we will provide more background, but here are the basics. World War One was extremely violent, in part due to the new technology of the 20th century, such as machine guns and poison gas, being used against battle tactics of the 19th century. The carnage ended up being fought in trenches sometimes being close enough to each other so each side could hear the other talking. Then near Christmas of 1914 there was a strange silence with several “unofficial” truces starting between sides: no shooting, just singing, exchanging souvenirs, food

Edge Events See www.the-edge-center.org for added upcoming events and more information. See http://edgecenterarts.blogspot.com/

for descriptions of selected events.• Oct. 1- Stuart Pimsler Dance Theater, 7 p.m.

• Oct. 30 - Brian Miller and Randy Gosa (The Lost Forty), 2 p.m.

• November 4 - Jonathan Thunder Ojibwa Artist Gallery Reception

• December 2 – The Musical play “All is Calm”

It was unheard of in 1941 Hollywood. One man in total charge: writing, producing, directing and starring. Most studio insiders predicted a disaster. But when Orson Welles' Citizen Kane was released, it received nine Oscar nominations and in the years since has been named in a number of critical polls the best movie ever made.

Citizen Kane will have a 75th Anniversary showing FREE at the Edge Center Theater in Bigfork at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 13.November Classic Movie: Ex-tend your Halloween for a few more days with a scary movie. Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds (1963) will be shown at the Edge Theater at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10.

Classic Movie Series by Jack Nachbar

Edge Center Gallery in Big-fork is presenting the exhibition “What’s Left: Lives Touched by Suicide” from September 29 to October 29. Even in such a sparsely populated area, there are few Edge of the Wilderness residents who are not affected in some way by the sorrow related to suicide.

"What’s Left" is a traveling exhibit with a goal of reducing the stigma surrounding suicide and mental illness and raising awareness about mental health recovery and suicide prevention. It has been shown at MacRostie Gallery in Grand Rapids, Red Lake Nation College, Hibbing Community College, American Indian Community Housing Or-ganization in Duluth, Greenway High School, Rochester Civic Theater, and Watermark Art Cen-ter in Bemidji. It will continue on to Park Rapids, Owatonna, Minneapolis and Minnetonka. The Edge Center is possibly the closest place for you to experi-ence this powerful, moving and healing multimedia exhibit.

Suicide and mental illness are major health problems that affect everyone. The topic is of-ten viewed as taboo, and fam-ily members left behind can feel stigmatized and unable to talk openly about their experience and grief. "What’s Left" provides a space for participating artists and the broader community to re-flect on the impact of suicide and mental illness and explore the use of artistic expression in the process of grieving, healingand expressing hope.

The project originated with Grand Rapids, Minnesota, resi-dent John Bauer who lost his daughter Megan to suicide in 2013. Bauer’s experience in the aftermath of his family’s tragedy is what sparked the idea for an art exhibit as a way to encourage community conversation.

“Whether on the phone or on the street, most people just didn’t know what to say to me,” said Bauer. “How could they if they haven’t been through something

Untitled photo, Jim Brandenberg

What's Left Chest, Dale Johnson

Strength Through Support, Jim Zasoski

so horrific. To develop a vo-cabulary for talking about suicide, we have to be able to talk about mental illness as well. Not in whispers or disrespectful laughter. We need a culture shift where we all take responsibility for addressing the stigma associ-ated with suicide and mental illness. That burden should not be on me and my fam-ily alone, nor should it fall to other families who have come before or after us.”

Over 45 of Minnesota’s finest artists working in painting, poetry, sculpture, graffiti, glass, fiber, photog-raphy and more have con-tributed artwork to the proj-ect. Audience members of "What’s Left" will also have

the chance to listen to an inter-active audio installation of sto-ries from survivors.

The exhibit is designed to be displayed in a wide variety of settings including community centers, art galleries, schools and libraries and is available to travel to communities across the state through 2018. The Edge Center Gallery is work-ing with the Bigfork School to increase awareness of suicide prevention even in such a small rural community.

This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature’s

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Edge events>from p.6 and a chance to bury the dead. No one knows how it started for sure, but it could bethe sound of a Christmas song in the silence.

This musical theater production is about that truce and maybe the real story of how it started. From the Minneapolis Star Tribune…“All is Calm—a theatrical concert—feeds our need for heroes, gives space to our dreams for human nobility, allows us to approach the enigma of Christmas and puzzle over the miracle that has stopped enemies from killing each other for one day.”

Edge Center stage, Friday, December 2 at 7 p.m. Prices: $10 adults, $5 children.

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Electric Round-Up® Grant and many private donors.

The Edge Center is next to the Bigfork School. The Gallery hours are from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays and during theater performances.

Edge Gallery CalendarSeptember 29 – October 29

What’s Left: Lives Touched by Suicide

November 3-December 3Jonathan Thunder, Ojibwe painter

and digital media artistFriday, November 4

Opening Reception: 5-7 p.m.

On September 14, winter control hours began for North Itasca Electric Load Control members. Below are the proposed hours Great River Energy will be controlling loads:

1) Electric Thermal Storage – Water Heating and Pool Heatinga) Total estimated winter control: Every day during winter months (October-May)b) Predefined load control periods: Winter control strategy

2) Electric Thermal Storage – Space Heatinga) Total estimated winter control = Every day / ~3,900 hours (October-May)b) Predefined load control periods – Winter control strategy

3) Interruptible Water Heating - 8 hour (formally Peak Shave Water Heating)a) Total estimated winter control = 20 days/100 hoursb) Predefined control periods = None

4) Interruptible Water Heating 4 hour (formally Peak Shave or Breathe Easy Water Heating)a) Total estimated winter control 20 days/80 hoursb) Predefined control periods = NoneNote: Program is closed to new loads.

5) Dual Fuel and Air Source Heat Pumpa) Total estimated winter control = 18 days/108 hoursb) Predefined load control periods = None

6) Limited Interruptible Dual Fuel (formally Freedom Heating) a) Total estimated winter control = days/85 hoursb) Predefined load control periods = NoneNote: Program was closed to new loads after January 1, 2009.

Additional Notes:• ETS water heating weekday strategy has changed from summer to winter.

o Energy will be provided to water heaters from 11 p.m – 7 a.m.• The weekend no control strategy initiated in May of this year will continue until further notice.

o Water heaters will not be controlled on weekends.• Dual Fuel:

o Annual Dual Fuel load testing will be performed on Thursday October 20 and Saturday October 22. This test will include both Dual Fuel and Limited Interruptible Dual Fuel (i.e. Freedom Heating) codes. Will be performed between 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. CDT.

Great River Energy will continue communicating daily load control strategies via its website (www.greatriverenergy.com).

Winter Load Management control hours changeover

Day     Restore  times   Shed  times   total  daily  recharge    Monday  -­‐  Friday   11:00  p.m.  -­‐midnight   7:00  -­‐  8:00  a.m.   8  hours  

     

   Saturday  -­‐  Sunday   Uncontrolled  except  for     Uncontrolled  except  for     24  hours  

Holidays   billing  peaks   billing  peaks        

Day     Restore  times   Shed  times   total  daily  recharge    Sunday  -­‐  Saturday   10:30-­‐1  1:30  p.m.   6:30-­‐730  a.m.   8  hours    

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TAKE IT AWAY LLCProperty Clean-Out Service

(218) 556-0075takeitawayllc.com

Say goodbye to clutter today! We do attics, houses, basements, sheds, barns, estates,

...and much more.

We’ll take the clutter and stress away leaving you with a broom clean space.

WILLIAMS SEPTIC & ELECTRIC, INC.

Licensed & Bonded

● Septic Installation Inspection Design● Hauling & Excavating● Residential & Commercial Wiring

P.O. Box 633 / 52034 Silk Rd. Squaw Lake, MN 56681

Contact:Brian Williams at(218) 659-4216

Groceries, hardware, movies, gas, gifts, post office, waste

coupons, licenses, housewaresMasterCard and Visa

218-832-3626Hours:Mon-Sat: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Sun: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Spring Lake StoreAn Old Fashioned General Store

On Hwy 4, 1 mile west of Hwy 29

Pictures from the

Annual Cow/Calf and Horse SaleSponsored by the Northern Counties

Cattlemen’s Association

Friday Oct. 14 ◆ 12 noonAll consignments are welcome.

Sale barn on Cty 42 north of Bigfork.For more information, contact:Billy Bushelle (218) 694-3701Rob Wendt (218) 244-2597Glen Hopkins (218) 743-3716Cim Pitzen (218) 244-0289

Sale managed by Bagley Livestock Exchange.Concessions available onsite.

218-743-6315202 Main Ave. Bigfork, MN

Open Mon. through Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

-Beautiful flowers for all occasions

(delivery in Bigfork & surrounding areas)

-Unique gifts-Local handcrafted items-Craft supplies-Tanning bed (full line of tanning products)

Mens and womens overall winners with Bigfork Valley's mascot, Eddy on the Edge: Nellie and Naomi Fillbrandt, Ashley Potts, Eddy, Bard Day, Kevin Hovila. Not shown: Billy Scott.

(above), Start of half marathon. (right) "Go Mom" sign.

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G & GRestoration,

Remodeling, Roofing

● Licensed & insured

218-832-6396 218-398-0901

● Free estimates● Additions

● Home repairs ● Decks

Lic. No. BC-667984

www.robpowellexcavating.com

▪ Septic installation

Hours: Sun-Thurs: 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri and Sat: 6 a.m.-9 p.m.

743-3607

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

Friendly, small town atmosphere Ice cream ... the dipping kind!

Wireless Internet available Pizza! Pie!

MATTRESSESFACTORY DIRECT

50-80%OFF RETAILTwin/Full/Queen/King

non traditional hours

Call or text today for anappointment!(218) 259-9270

Like Us On Facebook

Mattresses by AppointmentGrand Rapids

Bigfork Valley Challenge

Winnng timesHalf marathon:

Mens; Billy Scott, Deer River, 1:26:10.67

Womens: Naomi Filbrandt, Bovey, 1:33:57.34

10kMens: Kevin Hovila, Bigfork,

46:43.81Womens: Ashley Potts, Virginia

(Minn.) 51:47.755k

Mens: Bard Day, Esko, 22:42.90Womens: Nellie Fillbrandt, Bovey, 25:06.08

(right) Range Runners club, (below) Aaron Saude congratulates Kevin Hovila.

www.NorthItascaElectric.comlearn about/download forms for programs

pay a bill ● find contractors

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216B.097 COLD WEATHER RULE; COOPERATIVE OR MUNICIPAL UTILITY.Subdivision 1. Application; no-tice to residential customer. (a) A municipal utility or a coopera-tive electric association must not disconnect and must reconnect the utility service of a residential customer during the period be-tween October 15 and April 15 if the disconnection affects the pri-mary heat source for the residen-tial unit and all of the following conditions are met:(1) The household income of the customer is at or below 50 per-cent of the state median house-hold income. A municipal utility or cooperative electric association utility may (i) verify income on forms it provides or (ii) obtain verification of income from the local energy assistance provider. A customer is deemed to meet the income requirements of this clause if the customer receives any form of public assistance, including energy assistance, that uses an income eligibility thresh-old set at or below 50 percent of the state median householdincome.(2) A customer enters into and makes reasonably timely pay-ments under a payment agree-ment that considers the financial resources of the household.(3) A customer receives referrals to energy assistance, weatheriza-tion, conservation, or other pro-grams likely to reduce the cus-tomer’s energy bills.(b) A municipal utility or a coop-erative electric association must, between August 15 and October 15 each year, notify all residential customers of the provisionsof this section.Subdivison 2. Notice to residen-tial customer facing disconnec-tion. Before disconnecting service to a residential customer during the period between October 15 and April 15, a municipal utility or cooperative electric association must provide the following infor-mation to a customer:(1) a notice of proposed discon-

nection;(2) a statement explaining the customer’s rights and responsi-bilities;(3) a list of local energy assistance providers;(4) forms on which to declare in-ability to pay; and(5) a statement explaining avail-able time payment plans and other opportunities to secure continued utility service.Subd. 3. Restrictions if disconnec-tion necessary. (a) If a residential customer must be involuntarily disconnected between October 15 and April 15 for failure to comply with subdivision 1, the disconnec-tion must not occur:(1) on a Friday, unless the cus-tomer declines to enter into a pay-ment agreement offered that day in person or via personal contact by telephone by a municipal util-ity or cooperative electric asso-ciation;(2) on a weekend, holiday, or the day before a holiday;(3) when utility offices are closed; or(4) after the close of busi-ness on a day when dis-connection is permitted, unless a field representa-tive of a municipal utility or cooperative electric as-sociation who is autho-rized to enter into a pay-ment agreement, accept payment, and continue service, offers a payment agreement to the custom-er. Further, the disconnec-tion must not occur until at least 20 days after the notice required in subdi-vision 2 has been mailed to the customer or 15 days after the notice has been personally delivered to the customer.(b) If a customer does not respond to a disconnection notice, the customer must not be disconnected un-til the utility investigates whether the residential unit is actually occupied.

If the unit is found to be occu-pied, the utility must immediately inform the occupant of the provi-sions of this section. If the unit is unoccupied, the utility must give seven days’ written notice of the proposed disconnection to the lo-cal energy assistance provider be-fore making a disconnection.(c) If, prior to disconnection, a customer appeals a notice of in-voluntary disconnection, as pro-vided by the utility’s established appeal procedure, the utility must not disconnect until the appeal is resolved.Subdivision 4. Application to ser-vice limiters. For the purposes of this section, “disconnection” in-cludes a service or load limiter or any device that limits or interrupts electric service in any way.History: 1991 c 235 art 2 s 1; 2001 c 212 art 4 s 2; 1Sp2003 c 11 art 3 s 2; 2007 c 57 art 2 s 14,15

Furnace repair or replacement assistance may be available

If you own your home, live in it year-round, and qualify for energy assistance, you may be eligible for furnace repair or replacement. Please contact Kootasca at (877) 687-1163 for more information.

Cold Weather Rule NotificationWhat are the Cooperative’s responsibilities if a member does not pay the electric bill during winter if electricity is the primary heating source? Following is the state law; please note that the member must file a form with the utility showing income eligibility.

KOOTASCA ENERGY ASS'T.201 NW 4th St., Ste 130Grand Rapids MN 55744218-999-0800877-687-1163BI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCILP.O. Box 579Bemidji, MN 56601-0579218-751-4631ITASCA COUNTY SOCIAL SERV.Itasca County Courthouse123 NE 4th StGrand Rapids, MN 55744218-327-2941KOOCHICHING COUNTY FAMILY SERVICES615 4th StInternational Falls, MN 56649218-283-8405LEECH LAKE ENERGY ASST.115 6th St, Ste ECass Lake, MN 56633218-335-8292

Energy assistanceIf you cannot pay your winter heating bills, contact one of these locations for energy assistance

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Energy saving websites

• TogetherWeSave.com• Mnbrighterideas.com• Energywisemn.com

● Yearly average time a member is out of power is 796.38 minutes ● Yearly average number a member experiences a sustained interruption: 1.92● Yearly average time required to restore service is 415.68

Outage chart shows 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.

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.

If it is determined that loads have not been controlled during load control periods, demand charges will be applied to your billing

Outage Report for August 2016

Meter seals

218-743-3626

We are still open for outdoor golf.

Open all year...We have a Full Swing Golf Simulator!

Located 1 mile east of Hwy. 38 on Co. Rd. 261

Like us on Facebook!www.golfontheedge.com

Fall Hours:Sun - Thurs 9-8

Fri - Sat 9 -10 or later

Happy Hour 3-6 p.m. Mon - Fri

> Open for lunch > Take-Out available > Full bar > Party rental > In-house catering

We have Foot Golf!

License #060672-PM33204 Shadywood Road • Grand Rapids, MN 55744

fax: (218) 327-9283 • northernairph@yahoo.com

M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

While visiting Bigfork Valley, visit the Gift Nest! Gifts for staff and residents, jewelry, decor, cards,

kids’ toys, cookbooks, pot pourri, more!

218-743-4438 ◆ online at BigforkValley.orgWe deliver phone orders on campus.

DATE OFF AREA AFFECTED OH/UG CAUSE TIME OFF # MEMBERS DATE OFF AREA AFFECTED OH/UG CAUSE TIME OFF # MEMBERS

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Blackduck: Register and call for more information at (218) 835-5206.

area bookmobile stops

Bookmobile or Mail-a-Book information: call Arrowhead Library System at (218) 741-3840

Tuesdays: Oct. 18; Nov. 8, 29 11:15-11:45 Spring Lake Store

1:15 - 2:00 Bowstring Store2:15 - 3:00 Talmoon: Hayslip’s Corner4:00 - 4:30 Effie: Effie Cafe4:45 - 5:45 Bigfork: Main Street6:45 - 7:15 Balsam: Comm. Center

Thursdays: Oct. 20, Nov. 10 1:15 - 2:00 Togo: School vicinityFridays: Oct. 14, Nov. 4 12:30 -1:00 Gemmel; Comm.Church

1:15 -1:45 Mizpah; Post Office2:15 - 3:00 Northome; Post Office3:45 - 4:45 Alvwood; Hoot-n-Holler5:00 - 6:30 Squaw Lake; Community Ctr

AARP Smart Driver Course

Area Resources

Sun, Mon.: ClosedTues: 1-6 p.m..Wed:9 a.m.-1 p.m.Thurs:1-7 p.m.Fri: 1-6 p.m.Sat.: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Mon: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tues: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wed: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Thurs.: 12-3 p.m., Fri.: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Northome Library Resource Center

897-5952

Resource Centers: Blackduck: (218) 835-5768Northome: (218) 897-5952

Blackduck Community

Library: 835-6600

The AARP Smart Driver course teaches drivers age 55+ valuable defensive driving skills and provides a refresher of the rules of the road. The course costs $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. You will qualify for a 10 percent automobile insurance discount by completing the course.Mon. Oct. 3 Deer River High School, 4-8 p.m .Register: 246-8241 x 60227Mon. Oct. 10 Northome High School, 5-9 p.m .Register: 897-5275

Bigfork Community Education: Register for classes at 743-3444 or online at www.getlearning.org.

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency offers senior dining available to 60 plus and their spouse at Bigfork Over 50 Club (M-F, 11:30 a.m.). Register by calling (218) 749-2912 or toll free 1 (800) 662-5711, Ext. 223. The price for the home cooked meals is $3.50. Reserve by 9 a.m. at 743-3121.

Senior mealsChildren's First!: Register at 999-9233

PERMIT TO CARRYAges 21 and above, register onlineDate: Sat., Oct. 15Time: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.Location: Marcell Family CenterFee: $100MIXED MEDIA PAINTING AND COLORAges 18 and aboveDate: Weds.m OCt. 26 and Weds., Nov. 2Time: 5 p.m.Location: Bigfork School Art RoomFee: $25 plus materials

BoneBuilders is looking for volunteer instructors in the Bigfork area. Please call 999-9233, Ext. 280 for more information.

Community Education

Where skill meets compassion.

Bigfork Valley Fitness CenterOpen 24 hours ♦ 7 days a week

Call 743-4133 for membership informationRental lockers ♦ Showers

David Lick, CIC, LUTCBill Sergot, CIC, AAIDan Drennen, CIC, LUTCSheila GustafsonGreg PassardSteven Swentkokske

Chiropractic clinic8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

No referrals necessaryMike Olson, D.C.

Where skill meets compassion.

For appointments calls (218) 743-4340

STORYTIME AT THE FIRE STATIONDate: Tues., Oct. 11Time: 5-7 p.m.Location: Deer River Fire DepartmentFee: FREETake home a book from Project Read.HOWL WITH THE WOLFAges 4 to adultDate: Weds., Oct. 19Time: 5:30-7p.m.Location: Bigfork School CommonsFee: FREEEnter the Family Wolf Howl Contest.THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NORTHWOODSDate: Fri., Oct. 21Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.Location: EOW Discovery Center, MarcellFee: FREEPUMPKIN CARVINGDate: Thurs., Oct. 27Time: 5-7 p.m.Location: King School CafeteriaFee: FREEChildren must be accompanied by an adult

HALLOWE’EN BASHDate: Mon., Oct. 31Time: 4:30-7:30 p.m.Location: Marcell Family CenterFee: FREEChildren must be accompanied by an adult.No registration required.

CREATIVE KIDS COOKING FABULOUS FOODS IIGrades 6-8Date: Tues., Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6Time: 3-5 p.m.Grades 9-12Date: Tues., Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7Time: 3-5 p.m.Location: Bigfork School CommonsFee: $10

SOCIAL SECURITY: STRATEGIZE TO MAXIMIZEDate: Mon., 24Time: 6 p.m.Location: Blackduck SchoolFee: FREEPresented by Thrivent Financial, register by Oct. 19

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MFC hours: Fitness Center, multi-purpose room, public computer room and high speed Internet wireless hotspot.

Mon: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 4 p.m.-7 p.m.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.

Community News Email editor at sedgwick@paulbunyan.net, put Community News in the subject line

Marcell Family Center218-832-3444

49023 State Highway 38 Marcell, MN 56657

MFC Open GymMonday-Saturday. Call for hours. Parents must accompany children under the age of 16. Register at 218-832-3444

Soma YogaBeginner yoga practice that will strengthen your body, deepen your breath and soothe your mind. Tuesdays: 9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.Fee: $10 per individual class/session

Register at (218) 832-3444MFC Fitness walking

Tu, Th 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Register at getlearning.org.Fitness Center membershipEliptical Crosstrainer, Treadmills, Bike, Strength Training Machines, Free Weights, more! Fee: Member-ship (student, adult, family or day pass)

List of participating businesses, Co-op Connections Card

General Interest

North Itasca Electric Cooperative 301 Main Ave., Bigfork (218) 743-3131 Buy 1 appliance at regular price, receive 15% off second appliance of equal or lesser value. Receive an additional 10% off on each appliance if you pick up.

Anchor Inn Resort 55960 Co Rd. 4, Spring Lake (218) 659-2718 10% off gifts, garments, bait and tackle; 15% off basic cabin rental.

Cozy Air Heating and 46461 Alder Rd., Marcell (218) 832-3246Plumbing Services $50 off purchase off an Energy Star appliance with $1,000 purchase.

Dun-Rite Cabinets & 50917 E Dixon Lk Rd, Squaw Lake (218) 659-4797 Construction, LLC Free octagon cedar bird feeder with the purchase of a full set kitchen cabinets.

Effie Café 100 NW State Hwy 1, Effie (218) 743-3607 25% off purchase of second entree of equal or lesser value. Limit 1 meal per card per visit.

Effie Country Service P.O. Box 14, Effie (218) 743-3616 12” sub sandwiches, $5; $5 off oil changes

Five Star Mechanical 375 SE Hwy 1 (218) 743-61455% off one service call.

Frontier Sports & Grocery 48919 St Hwy 38, Marcell (218) 832-3901 10% off 14” pizza.

G & G Restoration, Remodeling 49653 S Jesse Lk Rd, Talmoon (218) 832-6396and Roofing 5% off on all projects.

Timber Rose Floral and Gifts 202 Main Ave., Bigfork (218) 743-6315 10% off any one item in a day's purchases

Kocian’s Family Market P.O. Box 225, Bigfork (218) 743-31135% off on Tuesdays excluding lottery, tobacco and alcohol products.

Laurel’s All Needlecrafts Supply 40095 Hwy 2 E, Deer River (218) 246-8330 10% off needlecraft supplies with $25 purchase

Little Turtle Lake Store 49926 State Hwy 6, Talmoon (218) 832-3804 Save 3 cents per gallon of gas for cash sales only. (No department store or credit cards.)

My Lake Home B&B 50917 E Dixon Lake Rd, Squaw Lake (218) 659-4797 10% off of lodging of 3 nights or more.

Plum Tree and Co. 39362 State Hwy 38, Marcell (218) 838-2332 10% off total purchase

Polar Insulation 51041 State Hwy 46, Squaw Lake (218) 659-4351 3% insulation upgrade.

Riley’s Fine Food & Drink 46551 Riley Rd, Deer River (218) 832-3656$1 off large pizza.

Sleepy Hollow Resort 64264 State Hwy 46, Northome (218) 897-5234 10% off lodging.

Bigfork

Marcell

Alison Feigh of the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center will be in Grand Rapids on Wednesday, October 26 at 6:15 p.m. to share how parents can talk to kids about personal safety without scaring them. Parents, caregivers and children ages 10 to 17 are invited to attend this free community event. Childcare for younger children is also available. The workshop provides parents and caregivers with practical tools to talk about personal and online safety concerns with youth of all ages in a positive and empowering way. The event will take place at Zion Lutheran Church at 2901 S Hwy 169. Additional information is available at www.jwrc.org.

NorthomeThe Kootasca Senior Citizens are holding their annual Fall Craft Sale on Saturday, Oc-tober 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Northome Senior Center. There will be a bake sale, baked potato luncheon ($7) plus many crafts and quilts for sale. Sign up for membership and win a prize. Also, an awesome door prize is offered!

Marcell Family Center Halloween Bash!

Monday ~ 10/31/16 ~ 4:30 - 7:30 pm

A frightfully good time! Candy, food, hayrides,bouncy tent, games, music, bingo, & more!Children must be accompanied by an adult.

FREE Event. No registration required.

Things That Go BUMP in the Night in the Northwoods! Friday, October 2, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come to the Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center just north of Marcell on Hwy 38 and learn all about nocturnal creatures of the Northwoods. Children must be accompanied by an adult and class size is limited. Bring appropriate clothing for the outdoor portion. Snacks and beverages will be available.

The Annual Cow/Calf and Horse Sale in Bigfork will be Friday, Oct. 14 starting at noon at the cattle barn on Highway 42 just north of Bigfork. Come to sell, buy or just enjoy the auction. Concessions available onsite. The sale is held by the Northern Counties Cattlemen's Association and this year is managed by the Bagley Livestock Exchange. All consignments are welcome. More information, call Rob Wendt at (218) 743-3267 or Glen Hopkins at (218) 743-3716.

Also on Saturday, Oct. 15: the Fifth Annual Women's Expo, Northome City Community Room and Shining Light Cafe, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission, door prizes.

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Zucchini Meat LoafThanks to Roxanne Prather for this October recipe!

Make your favorite meat loaf1 lb hamburger1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup mustardabout 5 pieces of bread (cut in cubes)salt and pepper and any other spices you like in meat loaf1 Tablespoon of barbecue sauce2 eggs1 1/2 to 2 cups of shredded cheese (your choice)1 pretty good size zucchini (cut the long way and all seeds

removed)

Mix all the ingredients together and form 2 meat loaves, place on top of the zucchini where the seeds were removed. Place in a baking dish and pour a jar of spaghetti sauce over the top. Sprinkle cheese on top.Cover with aluminum foil and bake until the zucchini is tender and meat loaf is done. This will depend on how big the zucchini is, but approx 1 1/2 hr. at 350̉̊̊̊̊ degrees.

Taffy BarsThanks to Amy Dahlke for this October recipe!

1 egg yolk1 cup brown sugar1 cup white sugar2 cups flour

Mix together completely and press into a baking sheet.

Cook for 12 minutes at 325 degrees.

After the 12 minutes, sprinkle chocolate chips over the top. Let melt and spread out as frosting.

Please share your recipe with us! If your recipe is chosen, you will receive a $10 credit on your electric bill from North Itasca Electric Cooperative. Send your recipe to the editor, WATTS NEWS, P.O. Box 243, Bigfork, MN 56628.

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Arrowhead Library System patrons of all ages are invited to submit original artwork for the 2016 Coloring Book Design Contest. The Arrowhead Library System seeks to create a coloring book for all patrons visiting local libraries through the use of LEGACY funds from the State of Minnesota Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment.

Theme: Up North Suggested drawings: historic locations, nature,

city/town representations, Up North activities.Deadline: Friday, October 14 is the deadline.

Submissions MUST be postmarked by that date or brought into the library in order to be considered.

Number of Submissions: Individuals may submit no more than one drawing for consideration. Final artwork must be on white 8 ½" x 11" paper and be completed in black ink for reproduction purposes. (See complete rules at https://www.alslib.info/services/legacy-events/ ).

Submissions by U.S. Mail: Send submissions and the completed/signed Entry/Release Form to your local library.

Electronic Submissions: Send submissions as either jpg. or pdf. Attachments to: alexis.leitgeb@alslib.info

Evaluation Criteria: The Selection Committee will review work for imagery, content, creativity, and originality for the intended audience. Selected artwork/page designs will be credited in the final printed version with the artist’s name, picture, and short biography. The top rated art design will be selected for the cover. Notification will be made to those whose work is selected for publication no later than Friday, November 4.

Coloring Book Design Contest >from p.1however, was the conversion of a building at the corner of Highway 46 and Main Street to a restaurant. When the owner asked the couple if they would like to buy the building instead, they agreed.

It felt right to be in the restaurant business. In the 1980s the same building had been the location for Kay’s Café – run by Kim’s aunt, Kay Dahl, and her family had owned the Ridgerunner Bar & Restaurant in town. Kim’s father, Larry Salmonson, could help, drawing on his 20 year career as an Army cook.

They purchased the building in January and began to add their own touches to the space.

Structurally they found they needed to replace the wiring and heating system, and they added big windows to bring light in. The kitchen design included a large pass-through so customers could see their food being cooked, and Larry built a unique counter using redwood from the old Northome School building.

By the time the county fair opened in August, they were ready.

The response has been wonderful, said Doug. On their third weekend, 120 customers came in on one day, and they’ve heard good comments about the food.

The menu includes breakfast all day and different

specials during weekend meals. The first weekend in October, for instance, customers can order Swiss steak as the lunch special on Saturday and Jaegerschnitzel on Sunday, in addition to the regular menu items.

The most popular menu item so far? Hot beef or pork sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy.

The new business currently employs six people. Although the couple expects a winter slowdown, the location of a snowmobile trail with ample parking in back of the restaurant is a bonus. The local Ridgerunner’s Snowmobile Club also has an office in the building.

“Good Food – Good Friends – Good Times” reads the sign over the counter. “That’s our motto,” said Doug.

For more information, call the restaurant at (218) 897-5388.

Jourdan's Family Diner

(above) Larry Salmonson and counter he created,

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-SERVICES-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.

Monuments and Markers

Available in granite and bronze.

Also do final dating, cleaning, foundation

work. FREE estimates.

Serving your area. Jerry Pula, sales rep. Call (218) 743-3711

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 metalsSnowplowing

Over 20 years experience(218) 929-7117

Hm: (218) 743-3598Gus David

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Say goodbye to clutter today!

We do attics, houses, basements, sheds, barns,

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stress away, leaving you with a broom clean space.

-FREE-Free: Whirlpool washer/dryer combo. Dryer works, washer does not. You haul away. Call (218) 256-9602 11/16

-WANTED-Wanted: Diamond willow. Call Gordon (218) 245-0183 11/16Wanted: Icelandic Ram for breeding. does not need to be registered. call (218) 743-3023 10/16

Wanted: Storm windows! Any size will do. Can pick up. Call (651) 440-0984 10/16

Wanted: Needing a 350 engine for a 1989 Chevy pickup. Automatic, good running. Call (218) 832-3791 10/16

-HELP WANTED-Part time position available: working with 23 year old man with autism. Duties include helping with daily living skills, accompanying on outings, light cooking and cleaning. Two staff are on during the day and evening shifts. Pay is according to experience with starting wage at $13/hr. Nonsmoker preferred. Call or email for more information (218) 860-0727, stmiller@paulbunyan.net 10/16

-FOR SALE-For sale: 2 wheel 6 x 10 tilt, electric brakes, diamond plate floor, wood side boards. $1,200 obo. Call (612) 242-1230

11/16

-FOR SALE-For sale: Kid's beds for sale: 2 blue race cars, 1 pink princess sleigh, 1 red firetruck. Little Tykes and Step 2 brands, asking $75 each. Also 1 red metal bunkbed, 1 cream twin frame, $40 each. If interested, call (218) 360-4270 11/16For sale: Admiral chest freezer 10.2 cu.ft. in good condition. Asking $150. Call (218) 832-3298 11/16

For sale: While it lasts COVER HAY for gardens, septic, etc. This went fast last year. $ 3/bale. Call (218) 256-3829 11/16

For sale: Approx. sixty 33 1/3 LP records with jackets (1960s era) in great condition, misc. artists, and approx. ten 45 records. $50 takes all. Call (218) 832-3541 11/16

For sale: Fuego V free-standing fireplace, 38" W x 22" D. 2 sets of doors: one set glass; one set metal. Great for a cabin. $300 obo. Call (612) 860-1480 10/16

For sale: 5 ft Woods finish mower, PTO, 3 pt. hitch, $660. White vinyl siding for small shed, $50. Call (218) 910-6610 11/16

For sale: 4 ft x 8 ft x 8 ft portable framed plywood deer stand, portable/running deer. $350 for both. 11/16For sale: Yamaha gas golf cart, runs well $950; red metal bunk bed frame, like new $50. Call (218) 659-2885 10/16

-FOR SALE-For sale: Aqua Therm 275 wood boiler. High efficiency boiler with all the attachments, stainless liner, internal auger, insulation pkg. All blowers & gauges/safety valves. Inside unit that easily heats two buildings home/gar etc. Original $6,000 price tag. $3,500. Call (218) 256-3829 11/16

For sale: Cremation urns. Made by a local artisan of birch, maple, oak, pine, or walnut. Meets any funeral home requirements. May see sample ones at my home. Price is $100 with delivery extra. Call (218) 897-5918 11/16

For sale: Kenmore Spectra self cleaning, white, 30" electric glass top range. Works good and looks great, oven 25 degrees off. New 2001. $50, Call (218) 832-3541

10/16

For sale: 3/4" hickory flooring finished on 4 sides. Mixed 4"/8"/12" widths. Should be enough for a 10' x 12' room (approx. 300 sq ft). $200. Call (218) 832-3713 10/16

For sale: 2 compound hunting bows and accessories; Matthews MQ-1 and PSE-Nova. Both left hand, 28” draw. All accessories plus one hard carrying case, many carbon and aluminum arrows. Call (763) 422-0030 10/16

For sale: Seasoned hardwood cut and split. Fireplace cords. Call (218) 659-4222 10/16

-FOR SALE-For sale: Beautiful log bunk bed for sale. Perfect for deer camp or kids bedroom. Call (218) 659-4222 10/16

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For sale: Sunfish sailboat $300. Call (218) 659-2885 10/16

For sale: 17'-0" Grumman canoe. No dents, real nice condition with side motor mount. $600. Call (218) 659-4432 10/16

-REAL ESTATE-For sale: Beautiful hand scribed log home/19 acres and 398 ft. of shoreline on Sand Lake. Pole barn heated and lit. Very private estate. Call agent/owner for details (612) 501-0224 if interested.

-FARM-For sale: 12 ft M Moline grain drill. Good rubber, needs tubes. Especially good for deer plot. $100. Call (218) 910-6610 11/16

For sale: 1947 Ford 8N tractor and one 1952 Ford 8N. Both tractors can be seen in Deer River at 706 Division Street. Call Russ at (219) 832-3357 if interested. 11/16

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Great River Energy Member Services and Marketing Director Gary Connett recently participated in a summit where federal and private sector organizations gathered to discuss scaling renewable energy and storage with smart markets.

The event, held in mid-June at the White House, brought together regulators, power companies, municipalities and energy developers that are leading efforts to promote smart electricity markets and greater grid integration of renewable energy and flexible

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Community Storage Initiativeresources, such as energy storage.

It also served as an opportunity for President Obama’s administration to announce new executive actions and 33 state and private sector commitments that will accelerate the grid integration of renewable energy and storage. Together, these efforts are expected to result in at least 1.3 gigawatts of additional storage procurement or deployment in the next five years.

Connett represented Great River Energy as one of 16 power companies, grid operators and community organizations in at least eight states that announced new storage projects, procurement targets, pilot projects and partnerships.

He spoke about the Community Storage Initiative (CSI), of which he is the chair, noting that more than 40 organizations – including utilities, manufacturers and technology suppliers – have joined. Community storage refers to a spectrum of utility-sponsored programs that aggregate electric storage resources available throughout the community, such as water heaters and electric vehicles, to improve the efficiency of electric energy services for consumers.

Like community solar, community storage enables consumers and utilities to share the system-wide benefits of energy storage – environmental benefits, lower costs and grid optimization – in communities across the country.

“I spoke to how large-capacity, electric resistance water heaters are distributed ‘batteries’ and how Great River Energy has more than 110,000 batteries hidden in basements across our member cooperatives’ service territory,” Connett said. “I also talked about

how member-consumers are making long-term buying decisions each and every day: decisions to buy new homes, automobiles, air conditioners, heat pumps and, yes, water heaters. As utilities, we have the opportunity – maybe the responsibility – to help them make wise buying decisions. If a less-desirable decision is made, we may not get another chance for decades.”