It looks like a nice day out today but the wind seems a little sharp. I see that the snowmobilers are thinking it is a great day to ride. I've seen a few out my window while I was cleaning this morning go by on the trail. Last night when I was on my bus run I saw that the trail up by Dora Lake had been groomed and looked pretty nice. I suppose there won't be too many more weekends for the snowmobilers.
Haven't heard anything on if the perch are biting.
Hard to believe that February is almost over. The year is already flying by fast.
Monday, March 2, 6pm - Squaw Lake Community Center there will be a meeting with Firewise of Itasca County for the purpose of getting contractors to help with the problem areas that showed up on the Firewise Evaluations that the fire departments went around and completed. Not sure what all is going to be discussed, but if you are a contractor, or you want to know more about the Firewise program stop in.
Just a reminder if you have items that you would like to have on our consignment auction let us know. Also, if you have items that you'd like to donate to the Fire Dept. let Julie know.
Have a great day.
Julie
Saturday, February 28, 2009
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Friday, February 27, 2009
Squaw Lake Fire Department Auxillary
On January 21, 2009 a group of people got together and started the SLFD Auxillary. There are 15 signed up for this Auxillary, both women and men. They have met a couple more times and are helping with the Perch Jerker's contest on March 14 and have also planned a Sweetheart Dance for March 21st. Interested in joining give Julie a holler at jhemphil@paulbunyan.net . We have lots more fund raising coming up. Hope to see you there.
Julie
Julie
Comments
Please, when you drop in to see this site leave a comment. What would you like to see? This is all new so I'm flying by the seat of the pants on this one. Hope we can get you excited about what is going on in and around Squaw Lake.
Julie
Julie
A little Minnesota Humor
Nice and sunny this afternoon but pretty cool this morning. Hope you like the following poem was taken off Craig's list Rants and Raves and didn't show an author.
It's winter in Minnesota
and the gentle breezes blow,
70 miles per hour at 52 below!
Oh, how I love Minnesota
When the snow's up to your butt:
You take a breath of winter air
And your nose is frozen shut.
Yes, the weather here is wonderful,
I guess I'll hang around
I could never leave Minnesota,
Cause I'm frozen to the ground.
Have a good day,
Julie
It's winter in Minnesota
and the gentle breezes blow,
70 miles per hour at 52 below!
Oh, how I love Minnesota
When the snow's up to your butt:
You take a breath of winter air
And your nose is frozen shut.
Yes, the weather here is wonderful,
I guess I'll hang around
I could never leave Minnesota,
Cause I'm frozen to the ground.
Have a good day,
Julie
Don't like today's weather?
On February 26 and 27, 1971 very low barometric pressure, freezing rain, and 10 to 18 inches of snow downed power lines around Virginia. Some areas were without power for five days.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Happenings at Country Hair Care
Country Hair Care welcomes Diane Stay. Diane will be working on Friday and Saturdays. Diane does hair styles, chemical treatments, manicures, pedicures and facials.
Congratulations Michelle Woods
Congratulations Michelle Woods on your engagement to Adam Puncochar. An August wedding is being planned.
Third River Township Annual Meeting
Third River Township Annual Meeting
March 10, at the Third River Township Hall
6pm - Potluck - Bring a favorite food to share, coffee, plates, napkins, silverware and cups provided.
7:15 - Annual Meeting
The Board of Re-organization will follow after the Annual Meeting.
1. The board will re-organize
2. Contracts the township voted on at the Annual meeting, will be approved by the board
3. Board of Audit minutes will be read for approval.
March 10, at the Third River Township Hall
6pm - Potluck - Bring a favorite food to share, coffee, plates, napkins, silverware and cups provided.
7:15 - Annual Meeting
The Board of Re-organization will follow after the Annual Meeting.
1. The board will re-organize
2. Contracts the township voted on at the Annual meeting, will be approved by the board
3. Board of Audit minutes will be read for approval.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Annual Township meetings and misc.
The annual Township meetings will be on Tuesday, March 10.
Max Township - 7 pm- Max Townhall
Alvwood Township - 7 pm - Alvwood Townhall
Kinghurst Township - 7 pm - Kinghurst Townhall
As I find out the other townships times I will let you know.
It was a nice sunny day out today hard to believe they are talking some snow tomorrow. Will spring come?
Do you have any items that you'd like to put on our upcoming consignment auction or do you have items you'd like to donate to the fire department for the auction let Connie - 659-4669, Diane - 659-2606 or Julie - 659-4239 know.
Anyone out there willing to be a fishing guide for Take A Kid Fishing Day on June 6th from 9am - noon?
Looking for vendors for the craft show, flea market and farmer's garden at the Christmas in August show on August 15, from 9am - 2pm.
Have a great day tomorrow.
Max Township - 7 pm- Max Townhall
Alvwood Township - 7 pm - Alvwood Townhall
Kinghurst Township - 7 pm - Kinghurst Townhall
As I find out the other townships times I will let you know.
It was a nice sunny day out today hard to believe they are talking some snow tomorrow. Will spring come?
Do you have any items that you'd like to put on our upcoming consignment auction or do you have items you'd like to donate to the fire department for the auction let Connie - 659-4669, Diane - 659-2606 or Julie - 659-4239 know.
Anyone out there willing to be a fishing guide for Take A Kid Fishing Day on June 6th from 9am - noon?
Looking for vendors for the craft show, flea market and farmer's garden at the Christmas in August show on August 15, from 9am - 2pm.
Have a great day tomorrow.
New Calendar Feature
Click on the "View My Online Calendar" link on the right to see the Squaw Lake News calendar. Do you have a date you want added? Leave a comment or call Julie.
FRED Event
Jerry Struss reads D.W., the Picky Eater, an Arthur book, at the Northome/Eagleview FRED event on Tuesday night. Fathers Reading Every Day will meet again on Tuesday, March 24th at 5:30 at Northome School. All fathers, grandfathers, uncles and other male caregivers are invited to attend. Dinner will be served and everyone gets to pick out some great books to take home.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Updates on March 21st and May 9th listings
May 9th - Pancake Breakfast at Community Center is from 7am -11am serving Pancakes/Sausage, coffee/juice and assorted syrups.
March 21st - Sweetheart Dance hear Edge of Wilderness hottest fifties/sixties variety show band Pretenders and Friends who have a new cd out called "Notables" with a collection of songs from their performances and concerts. They will be selling this cd at the dance.
March 21st - Sweetheart Dance hear Edge of Wilderness hottest fifties/sixties variety show band Pretenders and Friends who have a new cd out called "Notables" with a collection of songs from their performances and concerts. They will be selling this cd at the dance.
FRED Tonight in Northome
It's not too late for fathers, grandfathers, uncles and other male care givers of young children to attend FRED tonight at 5:30 at Northome School.
FRED=Fathers Reading Every Day - This is a fun filled program for dads and their children from birth to age 5, and their older siblings. The one hour program starts with a meal of sloppy joes provided by the Northome PTO, followed by guest readers and a short presentation on early literacy skills. Each family will receive a copy of the book "What Daddies do Best" and each child will be able to choose 2 new books to take home. No registration required, free, and you do not have to have children attending Northome School to participate.
FRED is sponsored by: The Eagleview Community Foundation, Minnesota Humanities Center, Greater Itasca County Project Read, and the Northome PTO.
FRED=Fathers Reading Every Day - This is a fun filled program for dads and their children from birth to age 5, and their older siblings. The one hour program starts with a meal of sloppy joes provided by the Northome PTO, followed by guest readers and a short presentation on early literacy skills. Each family will receive a copy of the book "What Daddies do Best" and each child will be able to choose 2 new books to take home. No registration required, free, and you do not have to have children attending Northome School to participate.
FRED is sponsored by: The Eagleview Community Foundation, Minnesota Humanities Center, Greater Itasca County Project Read, and the Northome PTO.
Things happening in Squaw Lake
February:
Crow Bar has Bingo on Thursday nights starts promptly at 7pm. Come early to get your seat.
Crow Bar has Fish Fry on Friday nights from 5pm -10pm.
March Happenings:
Bingo at the Crow Bar on Thursday Nights starting at 7pm
Fish Fry at the Crow Bar on Friday Nights from 5pm -10pm
March 8 - Open House at The Hill for Derrick Grieger back from Iraq, starting at 5 pm. Come and say Hi and how much we appreciate our armed forces.
March 14, 11am - 2pm - Perch Jerkers Contest on Round Lake - $7.00 entry for 12 year to adults, Kids under 12 get in free!! Raffle prizes and Food & Beverages. 12 prizes for fish with 11 being Cash and the 10th largest fish wins an auger. Youth prizes will be given out also. Come and join the fun. Squaw Lake Fire Department
March 14, 5pm-St. Urho's Day Parade at The Hill. Parade starts at Mertes Garage, 1st and 2nd Cash Prizes. Parade will go from Mertes Garage to The Hill.
7th Annual KalaMoijaka Cookoff Contest - Call Danielle by Thursday, March 12 to enter.
Live Music in the evening at The Hill
March 21, 7pm - 11pm - Sweetheart Dance at the Squaw Lake Community Center. Music by The Pretenders and Friends, This is great music for all ages. Cash Bar. Come and join the fun.
Squaw Lake Fire Department
April Fundraisers:
April 4 - 4:00pm - 7pm - Bullhead and Fish Fry at the Squaw Lake Community Center. We will be serving Bullheads, Pollack, Potatoes, Baked Beans, Assorted Salads, Buns, Desserts and beverage. $8.00 per person, $4.00 for ages 5 -12 year, Under 5 free. All proceeds go to the Community Center Fund.
May Fundraisers:
May 9, not sure of time at this time but will update as soon as I find out. PANCAKE BREAKFAST at Squaw Lake Community Center. All proceeds go to Eagleview Community Foundation.
May 16, Squaw Lake Fire Departments 1st Annual Consignment Auction. Call Connie -659-4669 or Diane 659-2606 or Julie 659-4239 for details. We need to know what kind of items by April 1st so that we can do Auction Billings. Look around you probably have stuff you're not sure why you are keeping so help us and yourself with some cash.
June Doings:
June 6, Take A Kid Fishing Day, 9am - noon. Looking for guides with boats. Contact Julie at 659-4239 or if you have a pontoon or boat and you are willing to loan out to guys who don't that will take the kids out. Last year we had over 50 Kids and were short of boats and guides. Want to help call Julie. We would like to have some fish cleaners here this day to help kids learn how to clean fish or just to demonstrate how to clean a fish.
July Fund Raisers:
July 4th - Squaw Lake Fire Department 2nd Annual Pig Roast, Serving 4pm - 7pm. We had a great turnout last year and everyone raved about the pork. Menu: Roast pork, Baked Beans, Potato Salad and other assorted salads, desserts and beverage. $8.00 - age 12 to adult, $4.00 age 5 - 12, under 5 free. You can come eat and still go to Grand Rapids or Bemidji for fireworks.
August:
August in Squaw Lake is Christmas in August, with a craft sale, flea market and hopefully farmer's market at the Squaw Lake Community Center on August 15 from 9am - 2pm. The Max Mini Store will have sidewalk sales. I will add more on this when I have talked to others about what they are doing this day. Last year the Centennial Lutheran Ladies had their salad luncheon and we had some yard sales in Squaw Lake as well. Will keep you posted on this.
September:
September 7 - Rubber Ducky Race, sponsered by Duck's Unlimited.
October:
October 17, Squaw Lake Fire Department Firemen's Dance, 8pm -midnight. Music by Union Rebel. A great band, Cash Bar, Raffle Prizes, Silent Auctions, Lots of fun for all.
If you have something you would like listed here on the blog call Julie at 659-4239
Have a great day.
Crow Bar has Bingo on Thursday nights starts promptly at 7pm. Come early to get your seat.
Crow Bar has Fish Fry on Friday nights from 5pm -10pm.
March Happenings:
Bingo at the Crow Bar on Thursday Nights starting at 7pm
Fish Fry at the Crow Bar on Friday Nights from 5pm -10pm
March 8 - Open House at The Hill for Derrick Grieger back from Iraq, starting at 5 pm. Come and say Hi and how much we appreciate our armed forces.
March 14, 11am - 2pm - Perch Jerkers Contest on Round Lake - $7.00 entry for 12 year to adults, Kids under 12 get in free!! Raffle prizes and Food & Beverages. 12 prizes for fish with 11 being Cash and the 10th largest fish wins an auger. Youth prizes will be given out also. Come and join the fun. Squaw Lake Fire Department
March 14, 5pm-St. Urho's Day Parade at The Hill. Parade starts at Mertes Garage, 1st and 2nd Cash Prizes. Parade will go from Mertes Garage to The Hill.
7th Annual KalaMoijaka Cookoff Contest - Call Danielle by Thursday, March 12 to enter.
Live Music in the evening at The Hill
March 21, 7pm - 11pm - Sweetheart Dance at the Squaw Lake Community Center. Music by The Pretenders and Friends, This is great music for all ages. Cash Bar. Come and join the fun.
Squaw Lake Fire Department
April Fundraisers:
April 4 - 4:00pm - 7pm - Bullhead and Fish Fry at the Squaw Lake Community Center. We will be serving Bullheads, Pollack, Potatoes, Baked Beans, Assorted Salads, Buns, Desserts and beverage. $8.00 per person, $4.00 for ages 5 -12 year, Under 5 free. All proceeds go to the Community Center Fund.
May Fundraisers:
May 9, not sure of time at this time but will update as soon as I find out. PANCAKE BREAKFAST at Squaw Lake Community Center. All proceeds go to Eagleview Community Foundation.
May 16, Squaw Lake Fire Departments 1st Annual Consignment Auction. Call Connie -659-4669 or Diane 659-2606 or Julie 659-4239 for details. We need to know what kind of items by April 1st so that we can do Auction Billings. Look around you probably have stuff you're not sure why you are keeping so help us and yourself with some cash.
June Doings:
June 6, Take A Kid Fishing Day, 9am - noon. Looking for guides with boats. Contact Julie at 659-4239 or if you have a pontoon or boat and you are willing to loan out to guys who don't that will take the kids out. Last year we had over 50 Kids and were short of boats and guides. Want to help call Julie. We would like to have some fish cleaners here this day to help kids learn how to clean fish or just to demonstrate how to clean a fish.
July Fund Raisers:
July 4th - Squaw Lake Fire Department 2nd Annual Pig Roast, Serving 4pm - 7pm. We had a great turnout last year and everyone raved about the pork. Menu: Roast pork, Baked Beans, Potato Salad and other assorted salads, desserts and beverage. $8.00 - age 12 to adult, $4.00 age 5 - 12, under 5 free. You can come eat and still go to Grand Rapids or Bemidji for fireworks.
August:
August in Squaw Lake is Christmas in August, with a craft sale, flea market and hopefully farmer's market at the Squaw Lake Community Center on August 15 from 9am - 2pm. The Max Mini Store will have sidewalk sales. I will add more on this when I have talked to others about what they are doing this day. Last year the Centennial Lutheran Ladies had their salad luncheon and we had some yard sales in Squaw Lake as well. Will keep you posted on this.
September:
September 7 - Rubber Ducky Race, sponsered by Duck's Unlimited.
October:
October 17, Squaw Lake Fire Department Firemen's Dance, 8pm -midnight. Music by Union Rebel. A great band, Cash Bar, Raffle Prizes, Silent Auctions, Lots of fun for all.
If you have something you would like listed here on the blog call Julie at 659-4239
Have a great day.
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Monday, February 23, 2009
USDA and Kootasca Contacts
Here's the contact info for the presenters at today's Housing Forum-
Kris Zigan, Area Specialist, USDA, 218-741-3929 e-mail kristin.zigan@mn.usda.gov
Dana Herschbach, Housing and Energy Manager at Kootasca 800-422-0312 ext. 2738 e-mail danah@kootasca.org
First Post
Welcome to the new Squaw Lake News blog. For our first item-don't miss the Housing Forum toay at 11:00AM at the Community Center.
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