Corrine’s Corner December 8, 2025
100 dollar winner
Calendar Winner for the Clearwater County Fair Calendar Raffle 12-8-25 – Atlas Grove, Bagley. He won $100.
Meetings coming up
City of Clearbrook meeting December 8
City of Gonvick December 11
Clearbrook-Gonvick School Board December 15
Events coming up
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.
Fish Fry in Gonvick
The Gonvick Legion will be the scene of their monthly fish fry on Saturday, December 13. Serving starts at 5:00 p.m.
Leonard Santa Day
Santa will be making a stop in Leonard on December 13 from 11:00 to 1:00. He will be at the Leonard Dudley Community Center. Goody bag and a craft for all ages will be provided.
Sunday School program
The Good Shepherd Sunday School Christmas program in Clearbrook will be on Sunday December 14th at 4:00pm, with meal to follow by the Youth
Snowmobile safety class
The Clearwater County Sheriff's Office will be hosting a snowmobile safety class on December 20th with registration starting at 8:30 am and class starting at 9:00 am. The class will be held at the Clearbrook-Gonvick School, 16770 Clearwater Lake Road, Clearbrook, MN.
Gerald Dyrdahl Pine Lake 200 races
The Gerald Dyrdahl Memorial Pine Lake 200 races are set for December 20 and 21st, 2025. KC Pro Racing will be Saturday, Dec. 20 only. Race Headquarters at Sportsman Lodge, Pine Lake-Gonvick. Racing starts at 9:00 am each day. $15 admission per day, with 12 and under free. Alternate date is January 3 and 4, 2026. $78,000 race purse 2024 year winner was Boe Bunke.
Christmas dinner in Bagley
Faith Lutheran Church in Bagley is having their 25th annual Community Christmas Day Dinner. Serving will be Thursday, December 25th from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. Free dinner, courtesy of area churches and organizations. A Thrivent Community Action Project. Baked ham with scalloped potatoes, lefse, corn, salad, roll and dessert. Please call the church office at 218-694-2631 by noon on Monday, December 22 to request a delivered meal or a to-go meal. Limited to a seven mile radius of Bagley.
Time Change
Gonvick American Legion Auxiliary monthly meeting December 9th, at 2:00 p.m. NOTE TIME CHANGE.
Clearbrook-Gonvick
School lunch menu
Tuesday, Dec. 9 - Ham Patty on Bun, Sun Chips, Baked Beans, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices and Milk. Snack – Pop Tart
Wednesday. Dec. 10 - Chicken Alfredo, Garlic Breadstick, Steamed Broccoli, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices and Milk. Snack –Baked Cheetos
Thursday, Dec. 11- Turkey Gravy over Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Dinner Roll, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices and Milk. Snack –Granola Bar
Friday, Dec. 12 - Bosco Sticks with Dipping Sauce, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices and Milk. Snack –Goldfish
Monday, Dec. 15– Chili Cheese Fritos, Garlic Breadstick, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices and Milk. Snack – Scooby Bites
Tuesday, Dec. 16 – Chicken Patty on Bun, Oven Fries, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices and Milk. Snack – Baked Chips
Clearbrook-Leonard
Senior Meals
Monday, Dec. 8 – BBQ Riblet, Scalloped Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Lemon Fluff.
Tuesday, Dec. 9 – Lasagna, Green Beans, Breadstick, Mandarin oranges
Wednesday. Dec. 10 - Baked chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Baked Squash, Peach Upside Down Cake.
Thursday, Dec.11 – Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Cream Cabbage, Dessert.
Friday, Dec. 12 - Chili, Corn Muffin Applesauce Gelatin, Brownie.
Monday, Dec. 15 – Polish Sausage, Tri Taters, Parslied Carrots, Rosy Pears.
Tuesday, Dec. 16 – Baked Ham, Cheesy Hashbrowns, Confetti Coleslaw, dessert.
Meals on Wheels
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 of meal, or by 9 am on the day you plan to eat at the center.
December Happenings'
Clearbrook-Leonard Senior Site
Senior Center Upcoming Important Dates
SENIOR CHAIR YOGA will be on the Following dates beginning at 9am on 12/8, 12/11,12/15, 12/18, 12/22, 12/29.
Vitals Check-Up and Medication Assistance with a Nurse – 10am to Noon.
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.
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
Papers to 2015 on line for viewing
If you missed any of the papers from March of 2015 you can go and look at them on the webs site. Richards Publishing or Tri County Canary in Gonvick. They are free to peek and look. Also in that section is Tri County Canary news, Leader Record news and obituaries. Go to www.tricocanary.com or Richards Publishing
Tidbits
Needs new stuff
You know the moment when you spell a word so wrong that even auto correct is like, I’ve got nothing man.
Ole said to the doctor that he tried communicating with Lena but she blocked him on facebook.
Six great confusions. Still unresolved
At a movie theatre, which armrest is yours?
2. In the word scent, is “S” silent or “C”?
If people evolve from monkeys, why are monkeys still around?
Why is there a “D” in fridge, but not in refrigerator?
Who knew what time it was when the first clock was made.