A story in a Minnesota newspaper this summer prompted Darrell Schmidt to remind the Rainy Lake Gazette about the history involved in the front of the High School Sports Stadium in International Falls. It features a bold, concrete relief sculpture of 1940s-era athletes created by a Minnesota-born sculptor named Evelyn Raymond.
Indus National Honor Society inducted sophomore Rylee Mai into the chapter Oct. 14. President Brea Hasbargen welcomed everyone. Then Julianna Holte lit the candles as Jenessa Holte and Hattie Ulrich read off the characteristics of a National Honor Society member: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. From the left are Julianna Holte, Hattie Ulrich, Jenessa Holte, Rylee Mai, Brea Hasbargen, Jenessa Holte, and Kyle Kramer.
PHOTOS BY LAUREL BEAGER PHOTOS BY LAUREL BEAGER Waiting for the three classes of Falls Elementary first graders, top left, Kevin and Cindy Kennedy say they have loved delivering the pumpkins since they took over the duties when Kevin’s dad, Harvey, died. Students took great care in selecting which pumpkin they wanted, with some changing their minds and selecting a different one.
As night falls on Nov. 1, a just-past-firstquarter moon hangs below Saturn, with brilliant Jupiter off to the east. The moon continues to wax as it glides between the two planets on the 2nd and 3rd and below Jupiter on the 4th. Between and well below the planets shines Fomalhaut, dubbed the “loneliest star” due to being located nowhere near any other bright stars. Fomalhaut represents the mouth of Piscis Austrinus, the southern fish, an extremely dim constellation. November’s full moon undergoes a total eclipse in the early hours of the 8th. The eclipse begins at 3:09 a.m., when the moon starts to enter Earth’s dark inner shadow. Totality lasts from 4:16 to 5:41 a.m., with maximum eclipse at 4:59 a.m. The eclipse ends at 6:49 a.m. As the moon darkens, the bright winter stars come into their full glory, complete with special guest Mars. The Pleiades star cluster glimmers above the moon, and Aldebaran, the eye of Taurus, the bull, shines to the east of the Pleiades. Aldebaran and Betelgeuse—at Orion’s right shoulder—form a nearly equilateral triangle with Mars; the red planet will be the highest of the three.
To the editor, Minnesota’s largest police association, representing over 10,000 rank and file law enforcement officers, enthusiastically supports Andrea Zupancich for Senate. She will always promote public safety proposals that keep communities safe. Rising crime is a statewide problem, and we MUST restore public safety in our communities. That starts with respecting police as partners and holding violent criminals accountable. Zupancich will make sure our public safety officials have the support, resources, and policies that provide for a safer, stronger community for everyone.
“Becky,” “Watson,” and “Edmond” have been waiting to go to their forever home since July. Becky is shy until she gets to know you. Watson and Edmond are a little more outgoing. They are all about 1 year old.
Trade paperback books are seeing a resurgence in popularity by publishers. They are more willing to take a chance on a new, unproven author as their commitment in terms of expenses to produce the book are less. Here are six new titles that all looked intriguing. I’ve been reading about this title for months now and am excited to have a copy of “One Woman’s War” by Christine Wells. It is a novel of the real Miss Moneypenny who worked with Ian Fleming in World War II. Ms. Bennett is offered the chance to work as an agent in the field and encounters another strong woman who on the surface is also working for British intelligence. Women spies definitely seem to be a hot topic at the moment as “That Summer in Berlin” by Lecia Cornwall is also about an English spy. This time set in Germany during the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Viviane is in Berlin with her trusty Leica camera to get evidence that Germany is rearming. Books about the book world are always fun. “Thank you for Listening” by Julia Whelan is about an audiobook narrator who had dreamed of being a star of film, but only found success in the sound booth. She is even able to attend book conventions and meet fans and is asked to perform the last book of a beloved romance author with the industry’s hottest, most secretive voice. Secrets and of course, their revelation abound in this funny, sexy and complex love story. I love behind the scenes exposes and this should be a fun, light read.
Over $600 in cash money and 1,708 pounds of food was collected in eight hours in the blue and white Arrowhead Transit bus staged outside of the Super One grocery store. The bus was being used as a large shopping cart, to which store customers were encouraged to contribute food items. The fundraiser, called “Stuff a Bus,” was held to benefit the Falls Hunger Coalition Food Shelf. Pam Smith, Arrowhead Transit’s marketing and public relations coordinator, approached Coalition Director Nancy Anderson with the idea for the fundraiser. Anderson said, “Arrowhead Transit laid the groundwork, recruited sponsors – everything. And we were so appreciative. It came at a great time for the food shelf.” Anderson said this summer was very lean in terms of monetary and food donations 25 years ago The fate of developer Tim Gable’s proposed multi million-dollar complex may hinge on the opinions of 130 voters. That’s what Ranier City Council members told Gable and his associates after a fast-paced presentation at Monday’s council meeting. Ranier Mayor Dave Trompeter informed the developer that ultimately a liquor referendum vote may decide the issue. A proposed, the new Best Western Sand Bay Inn and Conference Center design calls for: three stories, more than 80 suites, a conference center, two bars and two restaurants, among other features. Gable outlined plans to develop the facility on Sam Woods’ property on Highway 11 East, behind the statue known as “Big Vic.”
The Bronco Volleyball team held a youth night Oct. 18, at the final regular season game.
The Littlefork-Big Falls volleyball team opened the playoffs Monday, Oct. 24.