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WEEK OF 7/27/2010

Thoughts and Prayers for…

Ethel Himes as she is recovering from Surgery! What a trooper she is – she says it was the surgeon,
but I think it is the DeBoer in her! She looks great and has a great attitude!

An 85th BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR LUCILLE OVESON
SUNDAY – AUGUST 1ST, 2010 FROM 1:00PM – 3:00PM
OPEN HOUSE – CARD PARTY
PLEASE STOP BY THE OVESON HOMESTEAD AND SAY HELLO!

WELCOME HOME TO THE WASHBURN FAMILY!
The Washburn Family has decided to join us back on Kabetogama and
we are happy to welcome them back. At least the drive from Littlefork wasn’t too stressful!
Welcome them back when you see them around!

A Special Thanks…
To all the wonderful volunteers in these communities. The Kabetogama EMS and
Voyageurs National Park held a Double Mock Boat Accident Drill on July 21st on
Blue Heron Campsite and on LaBonty’s Point in conjunction with the Coast Guard.
Gary and Joanne, Ron, Sande and David all did a wonderful job volunteering as patients and were great sports
in the transport across the water on a backboard, neck collar, etc. We a fabulous turnout of Medical, Park and
Coast Guard personnel and were so impressed with how the entire situation was handled.
I hope we never have to do this for real – but let me tell you – we are so lucky to have the people
we have in these communities to help if we, our friends, our family or our guests need help.
Please do not ever hesitate to call 9-1-1, you have wonderful support at your fingertips!!

Ash River Trail B-I-N-G-O
Tuesdays @ 7:00pm at Frontier Resort
Come on Down and Join the FUN!!

ANNUAL COMMUNITY RUMMAGE SALES August 27 – 29, 2010
Start gathering your junk and your treasures and planning to join us with the
community rummage sales 8/27-8/29. Co-op advertising will be run the week before and
signs and maps will be provided for the $7.00 fee. Please stop in at Gateway and provide
the information we need from you to be sure this is the best event ever.

BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE (THE 3RD THURSDAY ONLY)
KABETOGAMA 2:30PM TO 3PM AT THE KAB COMMUNITY CENTER

4th Week of 2010 Cribbage Tournament – Come Join the FUN!!

Pine Tree Cove Resort Community Cribbage Tournament

CRIBBAGE NEWS

Calling all cribbage readers and fans. We got em’ coming from Des Moines now.
The word is out of the fun time and competition. Dan Jaspersen from Iowa, got wind of the cribbage
tourney and came on down. He was visiting family staying at Harmony Beach, and joined in the fun
and proceeded to skunk some folks a few times. You are still welcome back Dan, you are a
good player. Also staying at resorts for vacation was Gordy Stadola from Edan Prairie,
Mike Gladhill from Mpls., Don Lundstrom from Rogers, Dale and Pat Peters from Austin, Mn.

Mr. “I never win anything,” alais Dan Vertina, won first place for the umptemth time.
Mike G. was right behind Dan for second place and hooray for Lynne Osse, coming in third place on
her first time back this year. Good ole’ regulars present were Bob Buntrock, Sheri Vertina,
Karen Huth, Jerry Strieff and Lee Konen all helped pack the hall. The next gathering is up in the air
for now, since Mr Bunt and Sam will be gone the next few Sundays. Stay tuned for the notice of next time.

Bingo
BINGO IS EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY IN JULY AT THE KABETOGAMA COMMUNITY HALL STARTING AT 8PM.
TUESDAY, JULY 6 IT WILL BE TWICE A WEEK ON TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS FOR FOUR WEEKS.
AUGUST IS BACK TO THURSDAYS ONLY UP TO AUGUST 19.
HELP IS ALWAYS NEEDED. CALL JEAN REICHOW AT 875-2804 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP OUT.

Kabetogama Methodist Church
Kabetogama Methodist Church
9853 Gamma Rd, Kabetogama - Pastor Ruth Gangloff

www.northernminnesotaministries.com

SUNDAY SERVICE – 9am - Communion 1st Sunday of the month

August 8th there will be a repeat of the Blueberry Pancake Breakfast.
Mark your calendars now and then you won’t forget.

Kabetogama Historical Society
Board of Directors - Pres. Tim Watson, VP Bob Buntrock, Treasurer Gladys Cole, Sec. Brenda Granger
Board members Ed Town, Dan Kuehn, Thor Herseth

www.kabetogamahistory.org

Check it out – what a wonderful site, donated by a seasonal resident for the Historical Society and
Welcoming all news, pictures, articles and information. Please click on “contact us” on the web site and
let them know what information you have or pass it on through one of the board members.

Fishing Contest

Sign up at Gateway Store - get us your photos!

VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Summer Special Speaker Series

Join, park naturalist, Kathleen Przybylski, for a presentation on the park and its history. The program is held at the Woodenfrog Refectory in Kabetogama from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Check the park’s website at www.nps.gov/voya for dates. Free.

Starwatch Cruises on Rainy Lake

To commemorate the park’s 35th anniversary, Voyageurs is hosting a series of Starwatch Cruises aboard the Voyageur tour boat on Rainy Lake. There are 4 cruises offered on July 11, July 25, August 2 and August 15, 2010 from 10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Call (888) 381-2873 for a reservation. Fees apply.

North Canoe Programs

Join Voyageurs National Park in celebrating its 35th anniversary by experiencing the area the way the voyageurs did – by North Canoe. From 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the Ash River Visitor Center (July 7 - August 11, 2010), park naturalists dressed as voyageurs will be your hosts. Just like the real voyageurs, everyone works together to paddle the large 26-foot North Canoes around the lake. North Canoe programs are also available at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center and the Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center. To celebrate the 35th anniversary, North Canoe programs will be free-of-charge all summer. Visit www.nps.gov/voya in late April for a complete program schedule.

Kids in Parks Program

Voyageurs National Park will host one lucky student and his/her family for a weekend in the park in July. The winner will be selected in April from the National Park Week Kids Art Contest. In July, the winning family will accompany a park ranger to learn about the work they do, and will also join in on the various ranger programs available to the public. Maybe you'll see them during your visit! Free.

College for Kids

Voyageurs National Park will be offering a class this summer at Rainy River Community College’s annual “College for Kids” program. Join park naturalist, Matt Holly, on an adventure to learn about the Earth’s geology by exploring volcanoes, glaciers, mountains, geysers, and other features found in our national parks. Free.

DUMP HOURS CHANGE TO SUMMER HOURS

KABETOGAMA SUMMER HOURS

MON & WED: 9:00AM – 12:00NOON

SAT: 10:30AM – 1:30PM

ASH RIVER SUMMER HOURS

SAT: 2:30PM-5:30PM

WED 1:00PM – 4:00PM

PLEASE DO NOT put corrugated cardboard in the recycling paper at the dump. There is a place in
International Falls that takes it. BILDRITE located east of the railroad track on 4th street have container just inside the gate.

Please send any information or comments on this column to Gateway General, drop it off at
Gateway General Store or call 875-2121. Please help keep this column up-to-date and interesting for the communities.

Find Gateway General on Face Book!

		KABETOGAMA/ASH RIVER/RAY/ NEWS WEEK OF 7/27/2010 Thoughts and Prayers for… Ethel Himes as she is recovering from Surgery! What a trooper she is – she says it was the surgeon, but I think it is the DeBoer in her! She looks great and has a great attitude! An 85th BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR LUCILLE OVESON SUNDAY – AUGUST 1ST, 2010 FROM 1:00PM – 3:00PM OPEN HOUSE – CARD PARTY PLEASE STOP BY THE OVESON HOMESTEAD AND SAY HELLO! WELCOME HOME TO THE WASHBURN FAMILY! The Washburn Family has decided to join us back on Kabetogama and we are happy to welcome them back. At least the drive from Littlefork wasn’t too stressful! Welcome them back when you see them around! A Special Thanks… To all the wonderful volunteers in these communities. The Kabetogama EMS and Voyageurs National Park held a Double Mock Boat Accident Drill on July 21st on Blue Heron Campsite and on LaBonty’s Point in conjunction with the Coast Guard. Gary and Joanne, Ron, Sande and David all did a wonderful job volunteering as patients and were great sports in the transport across the water on a backboard, neck collar, etc. We a fabulous turnout of Medical, Park and Coast Guard personnel and were so impressed with how the entire situation was handled. I hope we never have to do this for real – but let me tell you – we are so lucky to have the people we have in these communities to help if we, our friends, our family or our guests need help. Please do not ever hesitate to call 9-1-1, you have wonderful support at your fingertips!! Ash River Trail B-I-N-G-O Tuesdays @ 7:00pm at Frontier Resort Come on Down and Join the FUN!! ANNUAL COMMUNITY RUMMAGE SALES August 27 – 29, 2010 Start gathering your junk and your treasures and planning to join us with the community rummage sales 8/27-8/29. Co-op advertising will be run the week before and signs and maps will be provided for the $7.00 fee. Please stop in at Gateway and provide the information we need from you to be sure this is the best event ever. BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE (THE 3RD THURSDAY ONLY) KABETOGAMA 2:30PM TO 3PM AT THE KAB COMMUNITY CENTER 4th Week of 2010 Cribbage Tournament – Come Join the FUN!! Pine Tree Cove Resort Community Cribbage Tournament CRIBBAGE NEWS Calling all cribbage readers and fans. We got em’ coming from Des Moines now. The word is out of the fun time and competition. Dan Jaspersen from Iowa, got wind of the cribbage tourney and came on down. He was visiting family staying at Harmony Beach, and joined in the fun and proceeded to skunk some folks a few times. You are still welcome back Dan, you are a good player. Also staying at resorts for vacation was Gordy Stadola from Edan Prairie, Mike Gladhill from Mpls., Don Lundstrom from Rogers, Dale and Pat Peters from Austin, Mn. Mr. “I never win anything,” alais Dan Vertina, won first place for the umptemth time. Mike G. was right behind Dan for second place and hooray for Lynne Osse, coming in third place on her first time back this year. Good ole’ regulars present were Bob Buntrock, Sheri Vertina, Karen Huth, Jerry Strieff and Lee Konen all helped pack the hall. The next gathering is up in the air for now, since Mr Bunt and Sam will be gone the next few Sundays. Stay tuned for the notice of next time. Bingo BINGO IS EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY IN JULY AT THE KABETOGAMA COMMUNITY HALL STARTING AT 8PM. TUESDAY, JULY 6 IT WILL BE TWICE A WEEK ON TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS FOR FOUR WEEKS. AUGUST IS BACK TO THURSDAYS ONLY UP TO AUGUST 19. HELP IS ALWAYS NEEDED. CALL JEAN REICHOW AT 875-2804 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP OUT. Kabetogama Methodist Church Kabetogama Methodist Church 9853 Gamma Rd, Kabetogama - Pastor Ruth Gangloff www.northernminnesotaministries.com SUNDAY SERVICE – 9am - Communion 1st Sunday of the month August 8th there will be a repeat of the Blueberry Pancake Breakfast. Mark your calendars now and then you won’t forget. Kabetogama Historical Society Board of Directors - Pres. Tim Watson, VP Bob Buntrock, Treasurer Gladys Cole, Sec. Brenda Granger Board members Ed Town, Dan Kuehn, Thor Herseth www.kabetogamahistory.org Check it out – what a wonderful site, donated by a seasonal resident for the Historical Society and Welcoming all news, pictures, articles and information. Please click on “contact us” on the web site and let them know what information you have or pass it on through one of the board members. Fishing Contest Sign up at Gateway Store - get us your photos! VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK SUMMER ACTIVITIES Summer Special Speaker Series Join, park naturalist, Kathleen Przybylski, for a presentation on the park and its history. The program is held at the Woodenfrog Refectory in Kabetogama from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Check the park’s website at www.nps.gov/voya for dates. Free. Starwatch Cruises on Rainy Lake To commemorate the park’s 35th anniversary, Voyageurs is hosting a series of Starwatch Cruises aboard the Voyageur tour boat on Rainy Lake. There are 4 cruises offered on July 11, July 25, August 2 and August 15, 2010 from 10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Call (888) 381-2873 for a reservation. Fees apply. North Canoe Programs Join Voyageurs National Park in celebrating its 35th anniversary by experiencing the area the way the voyageurs did – by North Canoe. From 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the Ash River Visitor Center (July 7 - August 11, 2010), park naturalists dressed as voyageurs will be your hosts. Just like the real voyageurs, everyone works together to paddle the large 26-foot North Canoes around the lake. North Canoe programs are also available at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center and the Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center. To celebrate the 35th anniversary, North Canoe programs will be free-of-charge all summer. Visit www.nps.gov/voya in late April for a complete program schedule. Kids in Parks Program Voyageurs National Park will host one lucky student and his/her family for a weekend in the park in July. The winner will be selected in April from the National Park Week Kids Art Contest. In July, the winning family will accompany a park ranger to learn about the work they do, and will also join in on the various ranger programs available to the public. Maybe you'll see them during your visit! Free. College for Kids Voyageurs National Park will be offering a class this summer at Rainy River Community College’s annual “College for Kids” program. Join park naturalist, Matt Holly, on an adventure to learn about the Earth’s geology by exploring volcanoes, glaciers, mountains, geysers, and other features found in our national parks. Free. DUMP HOURS CHANGE TO SUMMER HOURS KABETOGAMA SUMMER HOURS MON & WED: 9:00AM – 12:00NOON SAT: 10:30AM – 1:30PM ASH RIVER SUMMER HOURS SAT: 2:30PM-5:30PM WED 1:00PM – 4:00PM PLEASE DO NOT put corrugated cardboard in the recycling paper at the dump. There is a place in International Falls that takes it. BILDRITE located east of the railroad track on 4th street have container just inside the gate. Please send any information or comments on this column to Gateway General, drop it off at Gateway General Store or call 875-2121. Please help keep this column up-to-date and interesting for the communities. Find Gateway General on Face Book!
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