Corrine’s Corner October 26
- Corrine’s Corner October 26, 2026
Clearbrook-Gonvick Bears football team won over Fertile-Beltrami 36-0 last Tuesday. The Section 6 9-Player Football playoffs will start as the Bears host NCE-UH on Tuesday, October 27th at 6:00 pm in Clearbrook. Winner of that game will play the number 1 team Fosston on Saturday, October 31 at 2:00 p.m. in Fosston. The last playoff game will be in the Fargo Dome on Thursday, November 5 at 2:00 p.m.
Attention Club members: Clearwater Trail Blazers….we need trail signing work done: Gonvick to Gully all need new signs; south side of 92 signs need to be removed from Gully to Gonvick; on the north side of 92 from Clearbrook to Gonvick there are signs in the ditch and on the railroad grade, need to be on one, not both. If you have any questions or need trail supplies, please contact one of the Trail Directors who are David Cole, Brian Beckstrand, Tom Weber or Shawn Johnson. Thank you
School board candidates for November 3rd Local districts that had those who registered were:
- Clearbrook-Gonvick School had three positions to be filled. Randall Bodensteiner and Corey Petterson, both on the board at the present time and Scott Anderson and Dan Larson.
- Bagley School had three positions to be filled. They were Wendy Fultz and Amand Koop both on the board at the present time and Christien Bjerke, Mercedes Jesness, Elliott Stai and Kayci styles.
- Red Lake School had four positions to fill. Nicole Desjarlait, Christopher Jourdain and Tina Stately are on the board at the present time and Fawn Beaulieu, Vestanna Cook, Ryan Holthusen, Sharon Kingbird, Deanna Lasley, Ron Lussier, Deanna Pemberton, Robert Pemberton, Linda S. Perkins, Jennifer Schoenborn and Dustin Thunder- Harris. Voting will be on Tuesday, November 3.
Leonard’s 7th annual trunk O Treat will be on Saturday, October 31. If you plan to come and be a trunk and hand out candy to all who stop by, there is no need to sign up. Please show up by 4:30 p.m. to have enough time to set up. They will start passing out treats at 5:30 p.m.
Calendar Fair winners
Calendar Winners for the Clearwater County Fair for 10-26-2026 was Charles Walker of Bemidji who won the $100.
Events coming up
October 28 – United WNALC at Berner, 2:00 p.m. with Sharon Solien as Hostess and Devotions
October 31 – Halloween- Trunk or Treat in both Leonard starting at 5:30 and Clearbrook.
November 6 – Stellar Soundz DJ and Karaoke Friday starting at 8:00 p.m. at the Clearbrook Liquor Store
November 7 – 48th Annual Craft Fair at the Fosston High school from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 P.m.
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.
Clearbrook-Gonvick School Lunch Meals
Monday, October 26 ––Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Green Beans, Garlic Toast, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices, Milk. Snack – Baked Doritos
Tuesday, October 27 – Chicken Fiesta Bowl with Rice, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices, Milk. Snack –Baked Cheetos
Wednesday, October 28 – Chicken Noodle Soup, Grilled Cheese, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices, Milk. Snack – Cheddar Chex
Thursday, October 29 –- Build a Burger wit Fixings, Baked Beans, Oven Fries, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices, Milk. Snack – Granola Bar
Friday, October 30– Mummy Dogs, Spooky Fries, Halloween Treat, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices, Milk. Snack – Baked Chips
Monday, November 2 ––Corn Dog, Macaroni and Cheese, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices, Milk. Snack – Strawberry Chex
Clearbrook Senior Citizens Center October Happenings -
MEALS ON WHEELS - Interested in receiving meals, or dining in with us at11am weekdays at the center? For Information call #218-776-3154. ***Please remember to place meal orders the day before or earlier. Thank you!
- Did you know seniors over 65+ can attend local school sports games free?
YES! Share your priceless support and encouragement WITH our local youth!
- Digital Assistance is offered by appointment. Feel more confident using your smartphone, tablets & computer with guidance from volunteer, Jim Askin.
- Morning Cards Tuesdays at 9am and Wednesdays at 8am.
- GIFT & THRIFT SHOP is seeking a SHOP MANAGER & Volunteers!
Hours: Mon., Tues. and Thursday 10am to 1pm. If the OPEN light is on, come on in. New, Handmade and Vintage items. Donations (no clothing) and consignments are welcome.
- SENIOR CHAIR YOGA Sessions are at 9 am. This popular, FREE offering has brought greater health and physical stability to the participants. Join us, learn more.
- AFTERNOON MOVIE - YOU’LL LIKE MY MOTHER, Friday, Oct. 30 at NOON. FREE. (Arrive by 11:45 for Halloween Costume Contest.) Starring Patty Duke and Richard Thomas, this thriller was filmed inside Duluth’s Glensheen Mansion in the “dead of winter”. Patty plays a pregnant and recently widowed young woman who travels to Minnesota to meet her mother-in-law for the first time. The visit does not go well. Mwah-ha-ha!
MEALS ON WHEELS - Interested in receiving meals, or dining in with us at 11am weekdays at the center? For Information call #218-776-3154.
***Please remember to place meal orders the day before or earlier. Thank you!
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, October 26– Pepper Steanm Nashed Potato, with Gravy, Dill Glazed Carrots, Pudding.
Tuesday, October 27- Pork Stroganoff, Egg Noodles, Peas, Mandarin Oranges
Wednesday, October 28 – Turkey/stuffing Casserole, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit Juice, Cookie
Thursday, October 29 – Sweet and Sour Meatballs, White Rice, Tossed Salad with Dressing, Dinner Roll, Mixed Fruit
Friday, October 30– Baked Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Beets, Cupcake
Monday, November 2– Fish Patty with Bun, Oven Browned Potatoes, steamed Broccoli, 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.
History Center in Shevlin Fall Hours
The History Center in Shevlin switched to its Fall Hours. The museum will be open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and by appointment. The current exhibits will end on November 13, and the staff will begin to set up for the 2026 Festival of Trees that will open on December 1st. The museum is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. For more information, to make an appointment for a tour or to do research, call the history center at 218-785-2000.
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.
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.
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 2
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
Daylights savings end Sunday, November 1
Energy Assistance: Inter-County Community Council (ICCC) in Oklee is the Energy Assistance Program Provided for Clearwater County. Residents to get application and program information contact: ICCC, PO Box 189, Oklee, MN 56742 or call 1-888-778-4008 ext. 4.
Traffic Fatalities Up This Past Summer with Preliminary data showing 154 people died in Minnesota traffic crashes over the summer, compared with 114 during the same period in 2025, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The State Patrol said speed was a factor in 28 fatal crashes.
A new lead has renewed the search for a young boy who vanished without a trace in 1982 in Beltrami County. 3-year-old Kevin Ayotte disappeared on Sep. 30, 1982 while playing upstairs at his family’s summer home in Sugar Bush Township, located about 14 miles northeast of Bemidji. 44 years later, a new tip has investigators retracing a case that has remained unsolved to a nearby property in the area. Agents with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are now assisting the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office with a search of that property. Sheriff Jason Riggs says the information came from family members, but it took time to carry out the lead and organize the search.
Norwegian Joke The Judge banged his gavel and addressed Sven, the defendant. “You have been acquitted of bigamy and you are not free to go home to your wife!” “Well, which one sir?” Sven asked the judge.