11/18/2025
Corrine’s Corner
November 17
Turkey give away at Charps LLC
Charps giving away turkeys in Clearbrook Charps LLC will be giving away turkeys at their office in Clearbrook on Wednesday, November 19 from 10 am until noon (or until gone). Turkeys will be given away on a first come, first served basis – limit of 1 per household. Please remain in your vehicle, we will bring a turkey to you! Happy Thanksgiving!
Gonvick Fire Department Retirement Party.
The Gonvick Fire Department is hosting a retirement party for Dale Schmunk and Cory Moy on Saturday, November 22 at the Gonvick Legion. Social time starts at 5 pm and a meal is served at 6 pm. Meals will be catered, and drinks will be available.
All former firemen are welcome to celebrate these two individuals’ retirement with the current Gonvick Fire Department, we hope to see you there. Spouses are very much welcome as well. We at the Gonvick Fire Department look forward to reuniting with former firemen and encourage all who come to wear any Gonvick Fire apparel.
Please send an RSVP if you can. RSVP can be sent to Chief Rude. Any questions regarding the event can contact the Fire Chief, Cody Rude 218-280-3347.
100 dollar winner
Calendar Winner for the Clearwater County Fair Calendar Raffle 11-17-25 – Silas Titera from Valley City, ND. He won $100.
Events coming up
Clearbrook Santa Day
Saturday, December 6th, 2025 is the date for Santa Claus Day in Clearbrook. The Craft Show runs from 10:00 am to 3:00 p.m. There are 59 table spaces that have been spoken for. Spaces are still available, and you can contact the Clearbrook City Office at 218-776-3213 for more information or to reserve a space.
Lunch will be served in the Community Center Banquet Room. Christmas Craft activities for the children will be held in the Gather Place (Old School Small Gym) starting at 12 noon with Santa arriving at 1:00 p.m. to meet the kids and hand out treats. It will be a fun day in Clearbrook.
Clearbrook-Gonvick School board
Clearbrook-Gonvick school board meeting on Monday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Famous Explorers
November 20 and 21. Mrs. Hegg and her Clearbrook-Gonvick first grade class will be putting on Famous Explorers from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. They do a great job with their assignments.
Santa and Mrs. Claus in Gonvick
Santa Claus Day is coming to Gonvick Friday, December 5, 2025. They will have a breathtaking tree lighting on Main Street, followed by bonfires and s’mores, hot chocolate and soup at the Gonvick Legion. There will be, as well as horse drawn wagon rides with Christmas music. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will be on hand to visit with the kids and hand out yummy treat bags. There will be a lefse bar for you to enjoy. Dress for a Minnesota winter and join the fun.
Snowmobile Show and & Swap
The Lengby Fosston Knightriders will have their Clearwater Classics Snowmobile Show & Swap 2025 on Saturday, December 6th.
Free Swap Meet for 9 to 3. Bring Your snowmobiles, parts, and other snowmobile related items and sell away.
Registration from 9 to 11. There will be 15 classes & $250 Cash Prize for People’s Choice Award. Registration fee is $10. Location for the event is Little Bobby’s Bar and Grill in McIntosh.
For more information contact Paul Nelson (218) 280—0133.
Festival of Trees
There will be a Festival of Trees from December 2 to 21 at the Clearwater County Historical Society. Special Open House Sunday, December 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Other days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1:00 to 4:00. Friday from 1:00 to 7:00 and Saturday 1:00 to 4:00. Organizations, businesses and families will be decorating trees this year.
Clearbrook-Gonvick
School lunch menu
Tuesday, Nov. 18 – Build a Burger, Oven Fries, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices and Milk. Snack – Granola Bar
Wednesday. Nov. 19 - Pepperoni Stromboli, Steamed Broccoli, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices and Milk. Snack –Strawberry Chex
Thursday, Nov. 20 – Hot Dog on Bun, Baked Beans, Tri Tater, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices and Milk. Snack – Baked Chips
Friday, Nov. 21 – Italina Dunkers, Marinara Sauce, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices and Milk. Snack – Bug Bites
Monday, Nov. 24 – Dutch Waffles, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Links, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices and Milk. Snack – Baked Doritos
Tuesday, Nov. 25 Chicken Patty on Bun, Oven Fries, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices and Milk. Snack – Assorted Choices
Clearbrook-Leonard
Senior Meals
Tuesday, Nov. 18 – Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Candied Yams, Cranberry Salad, Pumpkin Pie Square.
Wednesday. Nov. 19 - Meatloaf, Baked Potato, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit Cup
Thursday, Nov. 20 – Baked Chicken, Dressing, Gravy, Baked Squash, Fruit Juice, Cookie
Friday, Nov. 21 - Cook’s Choice
Monday, Nov. 24 – Chicken Patty on Bun, Tri Taters, Green Beans, Pudding with Topping
Tuesday, Nov. 25 – BBQ Ribs, Cheesy Hash Browns, Glazed Carrots, Rice Pudding
November and December Happenings
Clearbrook-Leonard Senior Site
November 18 Music by Jerry Stormo.
Senior Center Upcoming Important Dates
SENIOR CHAIR YOGA will be on the Following dates beginning at 9am on 12/2, 12/4, 12/8, 12/11,12/15, 12/18, 12/22, 12/29.
12/2 - Board Meeting at 9am. It is the first Monday of the month for December only due to holiday and special events.
12/3 - Free Vitals Check-Up and Medication Assistance with a Nurse – 10am to Noon.
12/4 & 12/18 - Senior FOOT Nail Service FREE! 1pm to 3pm. Appointment is Necessary! Call #218-776-3154 or stop by the center and make your appointment.
12/11 - Bingo at Noon – New Prizes!!! Call the day ahead to reserve a spot for lunch #218-776-3154.
12/16 - Christmas Party! Starting at 11:30 featuring $5 dollar Gift exchange and followed by LIVE MUSIC with Antonio Arce the Argentinian guitarist and singer concert at Noon. * Call (at the VERY latest) the day ahead to reserve a spot for lunch #218-776-3154. Only 50 seats available for lunch!
12/18 - Digital Learning for Seniors. 12pm-1pm. One-on-one assistance with volunteer and tech guru, Jim Askins.
December 4 big moon
December 4th will be a super moon again. It happened November 5 and will happen again. The moon is as close as it will get before it extends out in its orbit.
November is Manatee Awareness Month
They are such gentle creatures. We were kayaking and one came up to my kayak. I thought he or she would tip it over but all she was wants is to cuddle a little bit. So I petted it and it rolled over and opened its mouth. So, I poured by water. How many rules did I break? But it was fun.
Dennis Hoie
Our condolences go out to the Dennis Hoie family. He was the one that was shot in Bagley last week.
Mayville Elevator
The Mayville, North Datkoa Grain Elevator was destroyed by fire last week. Did not say if it was full or empty.
Flu shots offered
The Nursing Service office in Bagley will be offering flu and covid shots on Thursday afternoons from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Please call to schedule a time. 218-694-6581
Clearwater County Demolition
Debris Landfill Hours:
Tuesday 10 am - 2 pm
Thursday 2 pm - 7 pm
Saturday 8 am - 12 pm
Located 1.5 miles NE of Bagley on
County Road 24
UPS pickup
The Leader-Record office in Gonvick has daily UPS pick up for your return packages.
Passport Pictures
If you need a passport picture call Richards Publishing to set up a time to get that take at 218-487-5225. Thank you
Tidbits
If you think you are smarter than the previous generation. 50 years ago, the owner’s manual of a car showed you how to adjust the valves. Today it warns you not to drink the contents of the battery.
Some call if multi-tasking, I call it doing something else while I try to remember what I was doing in the first place.
Why did you fire your secretary, asked Lars.
Well, Ole said, it was this way. She just couldn’t spell. She kept asking me how to spell every other word she was taking when I was talking. Then Lars said, I suppose you couldn’t take all those interruptions.
Ole said, No, it really wasn’t that. I just didn’t have time to look up all those words in the dictionary.
Unclaimed Capital Credits with Garden Valley
Unclaimed Capital Credits Checks. We have not been able to reach these people with their capital credit checks. If you know any of these folks, please have them contact GVT at 800-448- 8260 for additional information. This list is valid until June 1, 2026, after which funds for this Capital Credit period will be disbursed to a tax-exempt organization in accordance with Minnesota Statute .711.
Gonvick names – Bergerson Plumbing and Heating, Wayne Bergh, Shani Bjerke, Cory and Debbie Moy, North MN Wild Rice, Edward Lenfant, Verner Odegaard, Donald Paul, Randy Edevold, Tyler Rogstad, James Halverson, Aimee Sather, Sara Strassburg, Melissa Kappedahl Joan Vettleson, Rodney Young, Shane Sundquist.
Clearbrook Names – Rilla Nelson, John Mullet, Justin Moen, Brent Mathson, Daniel Aakre, Betty Ann Anderson, Ross Anderson, Terri Churness, Travis Churness, Dale Crepeau, Brandon Horn, Debbie Dwight, Susan Pixler, Paul Gustafson, Darren Snobeck, Ann Hutchinson, Cheryl Strand, Joan Vettleson, Rodney Young, Lucille Thompson, Zac Walberg, Joshua Warmbold, Mark Worshek, Michael Wright, Jason Weems.
Leonard Names – Susanne M. Olson, Aaron Dombkowski, Earl Ehlers, Paul Raasch, Terry Jones, Janelle Winterberg.
There are other towns and names. Go to www.gvtel.com/about-us and to unclaimed credits.
