Corrine’s Corner December 15, 2025
100 dollar winner
Calendar Winner for the Clearwater County Fair Calendar Raffle 12-15-25 – Sue Titera, Bagley. She won $100.
Meeting coming up
Clearbrook-Gonvick School Board December 15
Events coming up
Festival of Trees
There will be a Festival of Trees until December 21 at the Clearwater County Historical Society. 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.
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
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.
If canceled the new dates will be January 3 and 4, 2026. Boe Bunke was the $78,000 race winner last year.
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.
Special Service at United Lutheran
United Lutheran Church at Berner is have a Special Service on Sunday, December 28. At 9: 00. Singing of favorite Christmas songs and sharing stories of Christmas past. Hot chocolate and cider will be provided. Bring goodies to share.
Christmas services at
Good Shepherd and Our Savior’s
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Good Shepherd:
Wed, Dec 24th at 5pm
Christmas Day Worship Service at Our Savior’s:
Thurs, Dec 25th at 10am
Clearbrook-Gonvick School lunch menu
Tuesday, Dec. 16 – Chicken Patty on Bun, Oven Fries, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices and Milk. Snack – Baked Chips
Wednesday. Dec. 17 - Pizza Choices, Corn, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices and Milk. Snack –Assorted
Thursday, Dec. 18- Pizza Choices, Corn, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices and Milk. Snack –Granola Bar
Friday, Dec. 19 – Christmas Lunch, Ham & Scalloped Potatoes, potatoes with fixings, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Choices and Milk. Snack –Assorted
Monday, Dec. 22– Cook’s Choice. Snack – Assorted
Tuesday, Dec. 23 – Cook’s Choice. Snack – Assorted
No School December 24 to December 31, Christmas vacation.
Clearbrook-Leonard Senior Meals
Monday, Dec. 15 – Polish Sausage, Tri Taters, Parslied Carrots, Rosy Pears.
Tuesday, Dec. 16 – Baked Ham, Cheesy Hashbrowns, Confetti Coleslaw, dessert.
Wednesday. Dec. 17 – Potato Chowder, Egg Salad Sandwich, Fruit Cup, Dump Cake
Thursday, Dec.18 – Pork Chips, Roasted Potato, Veg. dessert
Friday, Dec. 19 – Baked Fish, Au Gratin Potatoes, Creamy Coleslaw, Pudding with Topping.
Monday, Dec. 22 – Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potato/Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Sherbert.
Tuesday, Dec. 23 – Italian Chicken Breast, Baked Potato, California Blend, Jell-0 with Topping
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 the 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 12/15, 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.
12/16 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.
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 website. 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
People born in the 40’s lived in eight decades, two centuries, and two millenniums. They had the best music, fastest cars, drive-in theaters, soda fountains, and happy days. And they are not even that old yet. They are just cool.
Ole said to his friend Lars. “I got so drunk last night I walked across the dance floor to get another drink and I won the dance contest.
A recent study found people who take their coffee black are more likely to exhibit psychopathic traits. And people who order a quad shot, nonfat, vanilla soy, extra foam, light whip with caramel drizzle are more likely to be their victims.
There is a new place to get some food in the Paul Bunyan Mall in Bemdiji. They have folded ice cream, soup of the day and sandwiches.