Shades of the Past #45

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50 years ago

Mayor Proclaims Veterans Day

Whereas the President of the United States has asked that November 11, 1959 be observed as Veterans Day, the day on which we salute citizens who have exemplified the highest tradition of citizenship by serving in defense of this nation,

25 years ago

Do you know these things?

Where is the largest Red Pine in the State? Answer: Itasca State Par, with the dimensions of: height 120’, circumference 116;, and crown spread 36’ 3”

This information along with that of47 other tree species is available through the epartment of Natural Resources in a report called “Big Tree Hunt.” The report lists both State and National champions along with their dimensions and location.

10 years ago

Study shows living near casino increases risk of gambling problems

The recently released “Gambling Impact and Behavior Study” a report to the National Gambling Impact STudy Cmmission found that about 2.5% of adults are problem or pathological gamblers. Significant to this region the report further stated “the availability of a casino within 50 miles (versus 50 to 250 miles) is associated with about double the prevalence of problem and pathological gamblers.”

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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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