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Blue bucket awareness for Halloween

Published by admin on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 12:57pm

A reminder this Halloween…if you see someone who appears to be an adult dressed up to trick of treat this year carrying a blue bucket, he or she, could be autistic. While they could have the body of an adult they love Halloween. Please keep his or her spirit alive and happy. So when you see a blue bucket share a piece of candy. These precious people are not “too big” to trick to treat. Spread awareness!

Perpich honored with 2019 Scholars Award for Excellence

Published by admin on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 12:56pm

On Monday, Sept. 28, 2019 Frank Perpich received the 2019 Scholars Award for Excellence in recognition of his innovation, leadership and dedicated service and teaching excellence from the White Bear Lake High School Alumni Association. The Scholar Award is not an annual award but an honor given to very special educators who dedicated their lives to learning and the betterment of students of any age.
Last weekend marked the All-Class Reunion at White Bear Lake High School in White Bear Lake. The reunion celebrated the 100th anniversary of the school’s first graduating class.

Get out and vote for the School's Bond Referendum on Tuesday, Nov. 5

Published by admin on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 12:54pm

The Crosby-Ironton School District is asking voters to go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5 to vote yes on a $29.56 million referendum.
The one-question ballot asks property owners in the school district to support a measure which will pay for facility upgrades and maintenance and some technology advancements.
 The average taxpayer will not see an increase in property taxes because another bond issue is being retired at the same time this new bond issue will go into effect.

Hunters’ Dinner Friday, Nov. 8 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Outing

Published by admin on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 12:53pm

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Outing is holding a   Hunters’ Dinner on Friday, Nov. 8 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. A ham dinner will be served.
Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a hunter or not.

Spirit of Christmas Bazaar Nov. 9 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Crosby

Published by admin on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 12:53pm

The scents of fresh baked rolls, coffee and apple cider will welcome you to the annual Spirit of Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  Plan extra time to browse through the quality crafts ranging from furniture to photography, wearables and jewelry, fresh wreaths to handmade cards and paintings.  Lefse will also be available. You'll find personalized ornaments, ample amounts of baked and canned goods and confections. The popular store for "Kids Only" will again welcome little ones up to age 12.
This is one church bazaar you will not want to miss!

Cascade Bazaar and Bake Sale Nov. 2

Published by admin on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 12:52pm

Cascade United Methodist Church is hosting a bazaar and bake sale on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church located on Highways 210/6 between Crosby and Deerwood. Be sure to visit Grandma’s Attic
A chicken chow mein lunch will be available.

CRES PTO offers events

Published by admin on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 12:47pm

The Cuyuna Range Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) lists the following events during the 2019-20 school year:
—Popcorn Fridays monthly
—Jingle Bell Lane Dec. 11-12
—Spring Book Fair Feb. 24-28, 2020
—Book Bingo! Feb. 27, 2020
—Pastries for Parents April 21-23, 2020
Cuyuna Off-Road Triathlon June 6 or 7, 2020
Birthday Book Program all year.

Happy Hour for a Cause for Back Packs Program Nov. 21

Published by admin on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 12:43pm

The Deerwood Lakes Lions will be hosting a "Happy Hour For A Cause" event at the Cuyuna Brewing Company in Crosby from 5 to 7 p.m.  on Thursday, Nov. 21. There will be appetizers furnished by the Iron Range Eatery.  The cost is $15 which also includes a flight of beer of your choice. 
Silent auction items will be available. 
The cause will be the Back Pack Program for the Cuyuna Range Elementary School.  This provides nutritional food for 185 packs per month for child hungry relief program. 

WE Scare Hunger Drive on Halloween

Published by admin on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 12:37pm

This year, Service Action Leadership Team (S.A.L.T.)  students at Crosby-Ironton High School are continuing the annual WE Scare Hunger Drive.
Over 11.3 percent of the world’s population is hungry!  More than 795 million people in this world go without a well balanced meal every day. Crosby-Ironton High School’s S.A.L.T. is looking for a way close to home to bring that number down.

Women's Club to meet Nov. 4

Published by admin on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 12:36pm

Karen Johnson, Crow Wing Energized Program Director, will be the featured speaker at the Cuyuna Range Women's Club meeting on Monday, Nov. 4 at Salem Lutheran Church in Deerwood. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m.
Johnson will present information on ways to maintain overall safety in the home. She will also provide information on gratitude, sleep and resiliency.