Shades of the Past #39

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50 Years Ago

Highway 61 Voted One of Most Scenic Roads in Nation

The men and women who should know America best... U.S. travel officials who are members of the National Association of Travel Organizations... voted the Lake Superior North Shore Drive into a tie for second place in a poll to determine the most scenic of all of Ameria’s major highways.

25 Years Ago

Auction gains $27,000 for fish

An auction of confiscated hunting and fishing equipment held by the Department of Natural Resources in St. Paul August 25 resulted in the sale of some 400 items and produced nearly $27,000 for the State Game and Fish Fund.

DNR Enforcement officials estimated that 400-500 persons attended the auction which was held in the St. Paul National Guard Armory.

Highest prices were received for a .357 Colt Python revolver and two Browning shotguns, each of which sold for $400.

10 Years Ago

Hinckley featured in TV series

Discover America, the award-winning television series that takes viewers to the most inviting destinations throughout the United States and Canada is proud to feature Hinckley, Minnesota in an upcoming episode of Discover America. The show will air on Friday, September 24, 1999 at 7:30 a.m on The Travel Channel. Please check your local listings.

With the perfiect blend of nature and entertainment, rich history, and high quality accommodations, Hinckley is conveniently located, has exceptional hospitality and lots of fun activities for he entire family. In Hinckley you will find the Hinckley Fire Museum, St. Croix State Park, the Willard Munger State Trail, seven hotels, over fifteen restaurants, historical landmarks, and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Grand Casino Hinkckley, one of the states most popular attractions.

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The Senior Citizen’s
The regular meeting will be held on Thursday, February 11th
Cloquet Support Group for Families

Free community
tax preparation
Wednesdays starting on February 3rd thru April 14th in the
Moose Lake community center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
VITA/TCE Program sponsored by AARP. VITA/TCE programs offer free assistance to those with low to moderate incomes, including persons with disabilities, limited English proficienc and older taxpayers who file Form 1040EZ, Form 1040A or basic form 1040 s.
Call 485-8225 for more info.

Cloquet Support Group
for Families
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors free support groups for families who have a relative with a mental illness. A family support group meets in Cloquet at 6:00 p.m., on the third Friday of the month, at the Outreach Center, 24 10th St.. For information, call Kevin or Carol at 218-384-9956.

Winter Snowshoe Hike
Saturday, January 16, at 1 p.m. snowshoe basics explained Call ahead to reserve a pair 218-384-4610. Info on the web www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/jay_cooke/

ALS Bookmobile Schedule
Local stops and times :
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 23; Mar. 16
Mahtowa - Store 3:45 - 4:30
For further information on the Bookmobile or Mail-A-Book services, write or call the Arrowhead Library System, 5528 Emerald Ave., Mt. Iron, MN 55768 (218) 741-3840, or check our web site at www.arrowhead.lib.mn.us

All area Veterans are invited...
to Cardinal Court’s Cardinal Café for coffee and goodies to honor your service to our country. Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11th at 10 AM. Please feel free to bring any memories of your service and enjoy good-hearted conversation.

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