Corner October 20
Corrine's Corner
October 20, 2025
Calendar Winner for the Clearwater County Fair Calendar Raffle 10-20-25 - Bruce Westover - Bemidji. He won $100.
Bears in tournament action
The Clearbrook-Gonvick football Bears are in tournament action as they are the #2 seed in the Section 6 football rankings behind #1 Fertile-Beltrami. They received a bye the first week and will take on the winner of the Fosston - NCE/UH Titans game on Saturday, October 25 at 2:00 p.m. at the Clearbrook-Gonvick High school.
Fertile-Beltrami, received a bye in the first round and will play the winner of the Blackduck, Kelliher/Northome game.
Those two winners will play in the Fargo Dome on Thursday, October 30 at 4:00 p.m. Go Bears….
Events coming up
United Lutheran Church of Berner will be serving pancakes, sausage and eggs. They will serve from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Faith Lutheran Church in Bagley will have their Fall Festival on Saturday, October 25. Turkey dinner with pumpkin bars and many other items serving from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Baked goods, crafts and fresh produce available. Everyone welcome with Free Will Offering.
Bethany Lutheran Smorgasbord will have their 77th annual event on Sunday, October 26 from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m. It will feature homemade Scandinavian favorites with meatballs, lutefisk casserole, sot suppe, flat brod, lefse, rømmegrøt and more. At Bethany Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls.
Grace Lutheran Church, Erskine, MN Annual Auction. Wednesday, October 29, 2025 6:30 p.m. - Free Pie Social, 7:00 p.m. - Auction Begins
Bring your auction spirit and wallet to support the mission efforts of the WNALC.
Lund Lutheran Church in Gully will be holding their annual Hunters supper Saturday, November 8 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Gully Community Center. Ham, Homemade Hotdish with all the fixings. Cash prizes of $100, $50 and $25. Silent Auction, Fall Market, Bake Sale and Basket Raffle.
Confirmation Sunday
Good Shepherd Lutheran church in Clearbrook and Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Leonard will be having confirmation for their students on Sunday, October 26.
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
Clearbrook-Gonvick
School lunch menu
Wednesday. Oct. 22 - Chicken Alfredo, Steamed Broccoli, Garlic Breadstick (9-12), Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Choices and Milk. Snack - Cereal Bar
Thursday, Oct. 23 - Pulled Pork on Bun, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices and Milk. Snack - Scooby Bites
Friday, Oct. 24 - Cheese Pizza, Green Beans, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices and Milk. Snack - Pop Tart
Monday, Oct. 27 - Loaded Nachos, Black Bean Salsa, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices and Milk. Snack - Strawberry Chex
Tuesday, Oct. 28 - Turkey Sub, Sun Chips, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices and Milk. Snack - Baked Doritos
October Happenings'
Senior Site Clearbrook
Tuesday, October 21 Live Music at noon. Surprise guest accordion player.
October 23, from 1 to 3 pm . free SENIOR NAIL Service by Appointment.
Meals on Wheels - Interested in receiving meal deliveries or dining weekday at 11 am at the Senior Center. Call 218-776-3154. Call the day before to reserve a spot.
Class of 2026
Clearbrook-/Gonvick Class of 2026 Parents/Guardians mark your calendars: FAFSA night (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) will be held on Thursday, October 23rd starting @ 6PM (not 10/9 as originally scheduled). If your son/daughter plans on attending college in the Fall of 2026, we invite you to attend this presentation to better understand the financial aid process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mr. Schafer. Hope to see you there!
Clearbrook-Leonard
Senior Center
meals for center
Tues., Oct. 21 - Hot Turkey Sandwich, Mashed Potato, Gravy, Peas and Carrots, Strawberry Shortcake
Wed. Oct. 22 - Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Tossed Salad, Garlic Breadstick, Mandarin Oranges
Thurs. Oct. 23 - Baked Chicken, Baked Potato, Baked Squash, Cookie
Fri. Oct. 24 - Cook's Choice
Mon. Oct. 27 - Pepper Steak, Mashed Potato, Gravy, Dill Glazed Carrots, Pudding with Topping.
Tues. Oct. 28 - Baked Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Beets, Fruit Crisp.
Call day before if you plan to eat at the center to 218-776-3154
November 1 deadline for Santa Day craft show
November 1 is the deadline for registration for the Clearbrook Santa Day craft show. Be sure to check with the Clearbrook City Clerk.
Deadline to sign up for 2025 Festival of Trees is November 1
The Clearwater County Historical Society will be holding its 4th Annual “Festival of Trees” from December 2 through December 21 at the History Center in Shevlin.
If your organization, business or family would like to decorate a tree this year- please sign up by November 1. If you signed up last year, please call to be sure it was recorded. The Center has some trees available or you can bring in your own tree. Decorating will take place during the last two weeks of November. Call the History Center at 218-785-2000 to reserve your tree.
UPS pickup
The Leader-Record office in Gonvick has daily UPS pick up for your return packages.
Tidbits
How old were you when you discovered that the letter "a "is not in any spelling of any number from 1 - 1000?
In a packed elevator everyone is silent. Stomach: I will not demonstrate the mating call of a whale.
Ole said, “there are only two seasons in Minnesota. Winter and under construction.’