Corrine’s Corner August 17
- Corrine’s Corner August 17
Backpack/School Supply Distribution
There will be a Backpack/School Supply Distribution at Country Faith Church at 46125 – 149th Ave, Clearbrook (from Clearbrook, 1 mile south, 2 miles west on Cty. Rd. 6) on Thursday, August 20th, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 5:45pm.) FREE Backpacks and school supplies will be available for families who could use a little help with this school expense. If this is something that could help your family, please come. If you have questions, would like to donate supplies, or would like to receive supplies but are unable to come that night, please call: Country Faith Church 218-776-3367. Backpacks & supplies are given on a first come-first serve basis, so please try and make it to the event.
Clearwater County Quilters Guild will meet August 19,20 and 21st at Gonvick Community Center. All are welcome to attend.
Calendar Fair winners
Calendar Winners for the Clearwater County Fair for 8-9-2026 was Tim Theis, Bagley who won the $500; Chery Grover of Bagley who won the $100 for 8-10-2026 and Jim Offerdahl of Fosston who won the $100 for 8-17-2026
If you have a picture that you have taken at an event. Send to richards@gvtel.com so that we can put it on our web site. Include who, what and where would be great. Thank you
Events coming up
August 17 – Clearbrook-Gonvick School board meeting at 7:00 p.m.
August 19 - Samhold Lutheran Church Council at 7:00 p.m.
August 20 – Our Saviors Lutheran Church WELCA at 2:00 p.m. Our Savior’s Church Council 7:00 p.m.
August 21 - Pizza Night in Gonvick at Clear Waters Life Center
August 21 – 23 – Lake Itasca Farmers 50th show.
August 26 – United WNALC 2:00 at United Lutheran at Berner. Sheila Horn with devotions and as hostess.
August 26 – Meet the Clearbrook-Gonvick Bears from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Open Hourse K-12 3:00 p, to 6:00 p.m.
August 29 – McIntosh Tractor Day celebrating 21 years. Antique Tractor Parade meet at Erickson Park. Line-up at 9 am. Parade beings promptly at 11 am Going to Trinity Church, Lunch will be served. Enjoy a tractor ride after the parade. Food vendors. Tractor pulls at 1:00 p.m. For more information call Roy Ostenaa 218-280-1572 or Steve Urness 218-280-0399.
Before September 1 – Preschool Registration and Early Learning School Readiness can register at the Clearbrook-Gonvick school before September 1.
September 1 - First Day of School for Clearbrook-Gonvick K-12 then off Sept. 4. for the long weekend.
September 12 – Blast to Brooks, with outdoor music and tiki bar with car show, parade and other events.
September 13 – Sunday School Rally Day at Samhold Lutheran Church in Gonvick.
September 21-15 - Homecoming Week at Clearbrolk-Gonvick School
September 26 – Gonvick Pumpkin day in Gonvick.
Mrs. Olson’s lefse team in Gonvick is looking for seasonal employment people They will start their production season the beginning of September. If you are interested you can contact 218-487-5218 or winsor@mrs.olsonslefse.com
Youth Movie Night at Good Shepherd in Clearbrook. Sunday, August 23 at 5pm "Shrek 2" 3rd Grade and up welcome - pizza and movie fun!
A reminder that you can go to www.tricocanary.com to see news from the area with the same things that were in the Tri County Canary each week of newspaper publication. Also, there is Leader-Record news and listing of area obituaries that come in each day and Corrine’s Corner. You can see past editions from March 11, 2015, to May 2025 that you can look through. These are all free thanks to the advertisers.
Clearbrook Senior Citizens Center
HAPPENINGS:
Clearbrook Senior Center August Events:
◦ Morning Cards Tuesday's at 9 am.
◦ Morning Cards Wednesday's at 8:00 am.
◦ Senior Center Shop Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10 to 1pm. (If OPEN sign light is on - it's open!) Old & new items! Shop donations are always welcome and appreciated! We welcome household donations (NO clothes, please) and consignments.
◦ SENIOR CHAIR YOGA - Mon. - Fri. (SUMMER hours IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Meeting most days at 7:30 am with water exercise in the Clearbrook pool following.)
◦ 8/27 Senior FOOT NAIL Service one FREE foot care per person, per month! 1pm to 3pm. Appointment Necessary! Call #218-776-3154 or stop by the center to make appt.
◦ 8/18 LIVE MUSIC with Butch Boe at 11:45am. Enjoy live music celebration in our air-conditioned center with a fun bunch of folks! Call the day ahead to reserve a spot for lunch #218-776- 3154
DIGITAL LEARNING & ASSISTANCE for Seniors offered by appt. One-on-one assistance with volunteer, tech guru Jim Askin. Feel more confident using your phone, tablets, & computers.
Ann Marie Newman
Writer/Artist/OopsyAnnie
972-922-5465
Senior Transportation Service for Clearwater County residents who are 60 & over. Rides are scheduled Monday-Friday. 48-hour notice required. Call 218- 888-2320 to schedule.
Clearbrook-Leonard Senior Meals
Monday, August 17 – Turkey Pasta Salad, Corn Bread, Fresh Fruit, Cookie
Tuesday, August 18- Swedish Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Parslied Carrots, Cookie
Wednesday, August 19 –Pork Chop, Baked Potato, Garden Salad, Rhubarb Dessert
Thursday, August 20 – Ham Salad sandwich, Potato Salad, Fresh Fruit, Chocolate Chip Bar
Friday, August 21– Chicken Strips, Mashed Poatoes with Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit Salad
Monday, August 24 – Sloppy Joe, Tri Taters, Fruit Juice, Cookie
Interested in receiving meal deliveries, or dining weekdays at 11 am at the Clearbrook-Leonard Senior Center. Call 218-776-3154 for more information. Must be the day before the meal, or by 9 am on the day you plan to eat at the center.
Clearwater County Historical Society to Host Market Day on August 29, 2026
The Clearwater County Historical Society invites the community to celebrate local artisans, agriculture, and heritage at its upcoming Market Day on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The event will run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the History Center in Shevlin.
Visitors can explore a vibrant marketplace featuring a diverse lineup of local vendors:
- Pam Janssen – Woodcarving
- Isabelle Harmon – Painting
- Kelly Bellefy – Handmade Soaps
- Colleen Lindgren – Homemade Jams and Jellies
- Shevlin Garden Club – Perennials
- Rita Vincent – Jewelry
- Richard Swanson – Local Honey
- Mustang Sally BBQ – Delicious Barbecue
- Connie Nunemaker – Breads and Jewelry
- Joann Steindl and Sue Anderson – Traditional Handmade Lefse
- Ivan Stauffer – Fresh Garden Vegetables
- Jandi Theis – Crafts
- Bernis Ingvaldson - Sock Knitting Demonstration
Used glasses
We collect used eyeglasses in the Richards Publishing office in Gonvick. They are for the Lions Club.
Minnesota voters are deciding this fall whether schools should get more money from a state trust fund. The constitutional amendment would increase payouts from the Permanent School Fund. The fund was established in 1858 with proceeds from the sale of timber and minerals. Supporters say the change could give districts more flexible funding without raising taxes. Advocates are trying to raise awareness of the amendment because ballots with the question left blank will be counted as no votes against the proposal.
Shop local. Eat fresh! Market on Main Street, Clearbrook (MOMS) is the new name for Bakken’s Grocery as part of their rebranding. In addition to the name change, they are renovating the store’s interior and updating features to enhance your shopping experience at this long-time community staple. You can expect fresh produce, quality meat, and more as they invest in the store. Look for professionally smoked meats to be available in the near future. Their goal is to make it convenient and easy for shoppers to find what they need for tonight’s dinner. The rebranding and refresh—including the new name, updated signage, and renovated store environment—ensure that Market on Main Street, Clearbrook remains a trusted neighborhood grocery destination with a look to the future. They will be having a grand reopening this summer
Candidates for county election
Clearwater County Candidates for 2026 Elections County Sheriff: Vern Wittenberg, Adam Gunderson, Larry Johnson, and Clarence LaCroix; County Auditor/Treasurer: Niki Broten; County Auditor/Treasurer: Taylor Engelstad; County Recorder: Rodney Knutson; County Attorney: Karin Hughes; County Commissioner District 1: Mark Titera; County Commissioner District 3: Stuart Dukek; County Commissioner District 5: Mark Larson; County Soil and Water Supervisor District 4: Douglas Alan Sloan
Gonvick Library LINK site
Hours are:
Monday 9-11
Wednesday 3-5
Thursday 4-6
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. Have your return label attached.
Passport Pictures
If you need a passport picture call Richards Publishing to set up a time to get that taken at 218-487-5225. Thank you
Tidbits
Leslie R. Washington served this wildland fire season as a member of the K-River 2 crew, a Tribal firefighting crew, on assignment with SES Fire and the US Wildland Fire Service. On August 11, 2026, Mr. Washington died following a medical emergency while responding to the Bear Trap Fire near Ely, Minnesota. Mr. Washington was from Noorvik, Alaska, and was a member of the Inupiaq people of the Northwest Arctic. Mr. Washington and his crew members traveled throughout rural Alaska to protect lives, property, and natural resources before coming to Minnesota to do the same. Mr. Washington displayed courage and dedication beyond measure, something also shared by all firefighters across the state and nation. Flags were flown this past week in his honor.
August is Make-A-Will Month, the perfect time to create a will that protects your loved ones, honors the causes you care about and maximizes important tax benefits.
Phil Juve, the Fosston Police Chief will be retiring December 15.
The Clearbrook Dental office is open three days a week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. They are open from 8:00 to 4:00 p.m. Call Dr. Richard Johnson at 218-776-3558.
The Altru Clinic in Erskine will be closing as of August 14, 2026. They do have clinics in Crookston, Thief River Falls and Red Lake Falls.
The Bemidji DAV Van runs through Shevlin, Bagley, Fosston, Clearbrook, and Leonard at no cost to Veterans 5 days a week except on holidays. Call 855-277-9787 for your free ride.
Clearwater Quilters Guild meets on the 3rd Wednesday and Friday of each month to sew or do your crafts such as knitting, crocheting. Contact Carol Peterson at 218-791-2177 or Carole Johnson at 218-556-3455 if you wish to do work at the Gonvick Community Center.
Alcoholics Anonymous Questions? Call Jeffrey at 218-255-3829 Tuesdays 7 PM - At the Dome- West of Fireside, Bagley; Wednesdays 7 PM - At the Dome – West of Fireside, Bagley; Fridays 7 PM - Shevlin Fire Hall, Shevlin; Sundays 7 PM - At the Dome - West of Fireside Bagley.
The “Shevlin Garden Club” meets on the third Tuesday of the month summer and fall at 6:30pm. Winter and spring the meeting is on the third Saturday of the month at 1pm. Locations vary. Like/join our facebook page to stay up to date!
Norwegian
Ole was telling abut Lena’ mud-pack beauty treatments. “Yah” said Ole, “at bedtime, I turn out do light and I say “goodnight, Swamp.”