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Diabetes classes to begin in January
CROSBY-IRONTON COURIER
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014
Letter Box
Deerwood Civic
and Commerce
Dear Editor:
The Holiday lights on the
Deerwood Train Depot are
again sponsored this year by
the citizen volunteers of the
Deerwood
Civic
and
Commerce. On behalf of the
Dwd C&C, we’d like to
acknowledge and recognize
the individuals and businesses who contribute many hours
and
sponsorships
to
Deerwood Summerfest and
the Annual Deerwood Gun
Show.
These events are the
sources of funds earned and
then donated to area organizations and causes: food
shelves, scouting, Cuyuna
Youth Center, Deerwood—
city, police and fire, Teen
Challenge, Salvation Army
and Salem WEST to name a
few.
We’d like to encourage
area businesses and all local
citizens to join us—your time
and talents are welcomed and
needed! Send an e-mail to
info@deerwoodcommerce.or
g to join our mailing list.
Merry Christmas!
From your neighbors at
Deerwood Civic &
Commerce
Giving
Dear Editor:
There are many who need
assistance with feeding themselves and their families in
our surrounding communities
and here in Crosby.
We at the Cuyuna Range
Food Shelf are grateful that
our greater community continues to support us with
financial and donated food
items.
We continue to be a food
shelf that is able to give an
ample supply of food to those
in need on a monthly basis.
We can do this with the awesome support from all.
We acknowledge all who
give and especially acknowledge the kids and older youth
who continue to support us.
On behalf of the Cuyuna
Range Food Shelf, Merry
Christmas and Happy New
Year!
Bob Neros
Crosby
Senior dance
in Deerwood
All area seniors are invited to the Deerwod Legion on
the first and third Fridays of
every month for a senior
dance. The event has an open
bar and offers potluck items
to snack on. Cost is $6 and is
held from 1 to 4 p.m.
Everyone is welcome!
offered by Cuyuna Regional
Medical Center in Crosby this
January.
The Crosby classes are
offered on Thursdays beginning Jan. 22, 4:30 to 5:30
“I
CAN
Prevent
Diabetes!,” a free weekly
class in which people learn
how to change lifestyle habits
in an effort to prevent diabetes and be healthier, will be
Oh Joy! Oh Joy!
Dear Editor:
Christmas has come early
for the Hallett Community
Center Foundation Board.
The Hallett Trust awarded the
HCC Foundation Board the
full $10,00 matching grant for
its ‘Give to the Max’ fundraising campaign. The HCC
Foundation Board wishes to
express our gratitude for this
gift. The funds raised will
support the Hallett Center of
Crosby with improvements
and/or special pruchases. Our
whole community benefits
from the vision and generosity of the Hallett Trust.
The HCC Foundation
Board: Barb Anderson,
Sandy Arcand; Krista
Bordwell; Sue Bowles; Erik
Christenson; Walt Lager;
Theresa Lashyro; Brad
McKusker; Shawn
McKusker; Paul Perpich;
Joyce Rush and Joe
Simmons
p.m., at CRMC’s Ambulatory
Services Conference Room.
The 16-week programs are
taught
by
Registered
Dietitians and trained lifestyle
coaches to help participants
lose weight, eat healthier, and
increase physical activity.
Class size is limited and
pre-registration is required by
calling Tracey Tuper at 5454491.
Thank you for
your patronage this
past year!
Merry Christmas &
Happy New Year
Wishing you a very
Merry Christmas and a
Adventurous New Year!
Holmvig
Excavating, LLC
115 3rd Ave. SW across from
Crosby Memorial Park
(218) 545-4545
Brad Holmvig, Owner
(218) 546-6103 • cell (218) 820-2447
Christmas Hours: Mon., Tues. &
Fri. 10-5:30. Christmas Eve day
10-3. Closed Christmas Day
Merry Christmas!
Senior dining menu
The menu at the Senior
Citizen Dining Center program sites for Dec. 29-Jan. 2
follows. Due to scheduling
changes, all sites will have
the same menu, but not all
sites will be served their
meals at the same time.
Participants in the meal
program are asked to make
reservations before 1 p.m. on
the day before they plan to
attend. For reservations, call
218-546-5855.
Noon meals will be delivered to your Crosby, Deerwood
or Ironton home for the low
cost of $4.50 per meal.
Service is Monday through
Friday. Weekend meals available (Thursday delivery).
Delivery is free. This service
is available to all ages.
Waiver certified. Call Tena at
218-546-5855 for more information.
MONDAY — Chicken
strips, tri-taters, baked beans
and fruit.
TUESDAY — Ham and
scalloped potatoes, Harved beets
and jello with topping.
WEDNESDAY— Fish,
baked potato, cream corn and
cake.
THURSDAY—ClosedHappy New Year!
FRIDAY — BBQ ribs,
boiled potato, mixed vegetables
and dessert.
Youth Center
offers sign rental
The Cuyuna Range Youth
Center has a changeable sign,
donated by the Crosby Fire
Department. Rental cost is
$15 per day or $50 per week.
For more information call
232-7019.
Thank you for your patronage throughout the year!
North Country Cafe
12 W. Main, Crosby • 545-9908
LAKES GAS CO.
919 1st Street SW, Crosby, MN 56441
218-546-5527
www.lakesgasco.com
Happy
Holidays
Thank you
for making 2014
a successful year!
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for this service.
Dec. 31—Bay Lake Community New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Celebration at Lonesome Pine with bonfire, hot chocolate,
s’mores, beverages and fireworks starting at 8:30 p.m.
Jan. 3—Winter fireworks over Lawrence Lake, Outing.
Jan. 12—Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m. at the Emily City
Hall. Call for an appointment, 763-3097.
Jan. 13—Business After Hours Social with Brainerd, Cuyuna Lakes,
Nisswa and Pequot Lakes Chambers at CRMC Surgery Center
in Crosby.
Jan. 17—Outing Area Chamber of Commerce and the Crooked
Lake Fire Department’s Annual Ice Fishing Contest on
Lawrence Lake from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Jan. 17—Town Tavern’s Annual Black Hoof Fishing Contest. Entry
fee is $10 per person (limited entrants) All proceeds to the
Ironton Fire Department.
Jan. 20—C-I Rangerette show at C-I High School.
Feb. 7—Ice Fishing Contest on Serpent Lake with Scorpion
Homecoming from noon to 3 p.m. Tickets available at chamber
office. Call 546-8131 for more details.
Feb. 7—Scorpion Homecoming on Serpent Lake from noon to 3
p.m. coinciding with the chamber’s Ice Fishing Contest on
Serpent Lake.
Feb. 7-8—Second Annual Bar Stool Races in Ironton. Entry fee is
$30 for two-person team if paid by Dec. 31. Entry fee is $50
after Dec 31. New this year...beer garden and bathrooms.
Admission is $1 for spectators which will be donated to SnoSerpents Snowmobile Club. Call 546-5997 for more information.
Feb. 14—Woodtick’s Annual Ice Fishing Contest on Rabbit Lake.
Call 772-0252 for more details.
Feb. 19—Author Talk featuring Beth Hautala and her young adult
novel, Waiting for Unicorns, at the Jessie F. Hallett Memorial
Library.
Newspaper on the Cuyuna Range…
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20 3rd Ave SW, Crosby • (218) 545-GIFTS
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Christmas!
Thank you for
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Tom’s Total Tree Service
Thank you for your continued support!
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