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Eddie Jane PelkeyDuring the winter, my favorite reading spot is in my recliner. It is set to the side of the gas fireplace and leans back to just the right angle to read. I cover up with a blanket and enjoy toasty toes and good books.

In the summer, my spot is on the Roost, which faces east, or the Deck with faces west. Different spots for different times of day, or different moods. Summer reading should be the easy stuff. Adventures, romance, or who-dun-it’s. I like to read and one of the wonderful pleasures of summer is kicking back on a deck chair, sipping Lemonade, and reading some engrossing book.

One of my favorite authors is Tom Corcoran. He lives in Sarasota, Florida and the Keys. His character is Alex Rutledge, a photographer. One of the most enjoyable things about books can be if you know the locale and settings of the stories. I love Key West, as I have often stated, so when I can read books set in the various locations I know and have visited, it’s a hoot!

Some of the settings are grocery stores like Faustis or the Four Brothers. The Island Book Store is an enticing place filled to the gunnels with every kind of book imaginable. One of my acquaintances from Key West, Warren, gave me a Civil War Book he purchased there. We had a conversation, while I visited at the Curry Mansion, regarding the War of the Northern Aggression, more commonly known as the Civil War. He recommended this book, then he got so enthusiastic he went and bought it for me.

I have spent many hours on this porch, reading, sipping brandy, and enjoying a cigar. Ceiling fans complete the ambience and the sound of music from the Saloon on the corner adds just the right Bizzaz!

I was introduced to the Key West authors when I was browsing at the Island Book Store. I became curious to find out who were the Florida authors and more importantly, were they good writers. Top scores on both counts. Carl Hiassen is well known, but Tim Dorsey is another author who writes about strange people. His character, Serge, is a lovable, intelligent, and on the side of the righteous. He is also, according to his psychiatrist, just a few bubbles out of plumb. This description does not negate his hilarious personality. If you want some really good and funny stuff, pick up this man’s books.

I won’t short Minnesota authors. I love them, too. I am re-reading Monica Ferris’s books about Betsy Devonshire. She is the shop-keep of Crewel World in Excelsior, Minnesota. A better hero is not to be found. Every character in this series has appeal to the reader. If you like Cross Stitch, Knitting, Cutwork, or Crewel, this series has a lot to offer for excellent reading. Kent Krueger is very special and he writes about our area of the state. His characters live in Aurora, Minnesota, just up the road apiece. His books keep you interested until the last page.

I am beginning to think I need to write a who-dun-it set in Moose Lake. It would be an interesting endeavor. Who did it?: The Grocer? The Potter? The Minister? The Thief? The Newsman? Keep imagining!

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Star Gazing

Grand Breakfast

Sunday Sept. 5th, all you can eat at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 60 Hartman Drive, Moose Lake. $6 and under 5 free
 

St. Mary's Annual

Fall Smorgasbord

Sunday, September 12th. Serving from 11:am to 1: pm St.Mary's Center, Willow River, MN
 

Rebel Flag Football

Grades 3-6
Registration Sept. 11th  , 9am
Location: Practice Field ¼ mile south of ALCO Dept Store Cty Rd 10 next to soccer fields
 

Fall Story Times begin

at Cloquet Public Library

Preschool Story Times (ages 3-5) 10 am., Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 15 thru Dec. 1. LapSit Story Times (ages 0-2) 10 a.m., Thurs., beginning Sept. 16 thru Dec. 2. Join us for stories, song, play and good times.
Also hosting afterschool matinees at 3:15 p.m. on the third Thursdays, beginning September 16. Info, call 879-1531.
 

Sampo Beach Association will hold their annual Mojakka Day

Saturday, September 11th from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  In addition to the Mojakka lunch there will be music by Mae and Marie, a quilt raffle, bake table, door prizes and flea market.   Lunch is $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 10 years and under.  Sampo Beach is located at 7095 Saginaw Road, Saginaw MN 55779.
 

Hope Salad Luncheon

All women in the community are invited to a salad luncheon at Hope Lutheran on Thurs. Sept. 16th
 

Sons of Norway – Tusenvann Lodge #1-659 in Isle, MN.

Will hold its next meeting on Friday, Sept. 10th, 2010 at the I.R.E.C. in Isle, at 7:00 PM. Program will be the Lars & Sven show. Come and join us for the evening. The public is always welcome! Call Carol Bailey at 1-320-684-2174, or Bill Peterson at 1-320-679-2380.
 

Junior Bowling at Gamper's

Registration during Open House at Moose Lake School Sept. 2nd 3:30-6:30 or at Gamper's Sept. 7th & 8th at 5: to 6: pm  We will again have leagues on Tuesday and Wednesday. Contact: Ellen/Edda 485-6024
Pancake-Sausage Breakfast
Sturgeon Lake City Hall Sunday, September 5th at 8:00 to 12:00 for Hope Lutheran Nursery School
 

Rat Rod Rendezvous

Sunday, Sept. 5th, 10: am to 2: pm in Downtown Mahtowa. Free brat for participants.
All are welcome!
 

Pancake-Sausage Breakfast

Sturgeon Lake City Hall Sunday, September 5th at 8:00 to 12:00 for Hope Lutheran Nursery School
 

The Gathering Grove

701 5th St., Moose Lake. A community based wellness drop-in center. Open 9-3 Mondays & Thursdays. Seniors & all adults welcome!
 

Dedication of the

monument to Moisés

To be held at the site in Moose Lake on Sat. Sept. 11, 2010 at 10 am. Please park at the hockey arena lot across from the site.  Dedication will be held rain (snow) or shine.
 

Do you like working with kids?

Looking for volunteers to tutor students in grades K thru 12 - one to two hours a week in a variety of subjects. For more information please call the Barnum Youth Center at (218)389-0401.
 

To all Classmates of MLHS

class of 1958

Our 52nd reunion will be held at Gampers in Moose Lake on October 9, 2010 at 1:00 PM.  We will be ordering off the menu, so please do not send any money.  Please RSVP to Elva Johnson Anderson
1695 Liberty St   Mora, MN  55051    320-679-0332  or email at emandy@msn.com
 

Library on Wheels,

ALS Bookmobile Schedule

The 2010 summer reading season is here. Visit your library on wheels, the Arrowhead Library System bookmobile. Local stops and times include:
Tuesday; August 10, 31; September 21
Wright - School    1:15 - 1:45
Cromwell - Main Street    2:00 - 2:45
Mahtowa - Store    3:45 - 4:30