esko’s corner...music by alan menken lyrics by howard ashman and tim rice produced by special...

by Linda WoolvertonMusic by Alan MenkenLyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim RiceProduced by special arrangement with Music Theater International of New York, New York

Ticket prices are $9.00 for Adults and $5.00 for students.

Esko High School presents:

BEAUTY and the BEAST

Thursday, November 10, Friday, November 11

Saturday, November 12 at 7:00 pm

Sunday, November 13 at 2:00 pm

Esko High School Theater

Esko’s CornerConnecting School and Community

Esko Public School District #99

Non-profit Org.U.S. Permit PAIDPermit No. 11Esko, MN 55733

CAR-RT SORTPOSTAL CUSTOMERESKO, MN 55733

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTEDEsko Community EducationBox 10, Esko, MN 55733 Volume 21 Issue 3 November 2016

To reserve tickets, please contact Kristy Streveler at 879-4673 ext. 237 or [email protected]

Carnival

1:00pm – 3:00 pm Varsity Gym

Ages Preschool – Grade 6 Game Passes - $5.00

Games - Giant Slide – Crafts Prizes – Photo Opportunity –

Bring your camera!

You are welcome to come in costume!

Craft Fair 9:00am – 2:00 pm

Practice Gym FREE entry

Sponsored by Esko Community Education and St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Youth Group

Saturday, October 29 Esko Public Schools

Concessions will be available!

We need: Volunteers to run games (Grades 7 - adult), Cake Donations for

the cakewalk, and Craft Vendors. Call Community Education 879-4038

Esko Educational Foundation’s

Spaghetti Dinner

Adults- $8.00 Students- $5.00Family cap- $25

Enjoy your dinner while helping to fund scholarships for deserving Esko Seniors!

Thursday, December 15:00-7:30 pm

Esko Cafeteria

2 - Esko’s Corner - November 2016

Events & Notices

Publication Title - Esko’s Corner; Statement of Frequency - Monthly (10 months)Authorized Organization: Esko Community Education,

P.O. Box 10, 2 East Highway 61, Esko, MN 55733Issue Number - One Front Cover

Articles and submissions may be sent to the Esko Community Ed. office or e-mailed to [email protected]. The deadline is the 8th of every month for the next month’s issue. Articles may be edited for space and content. If you have questions, please call the Esko Community Education office at 879-4038. Visit the School Website: www.esko.k12.mn.us

Fall ConferencesThe district calendar states that Fall Conferences will be held on Tuesday,

November 8 and Thursday, November 10. With November 8 being an election day, we cannot hold public meetings in the evening

therefore we must change the date for conferences.

Conference dates will now be Monday, November 7 and Thursday, November 10.

Please make note.

♦ CensusPlease help us keep our school census accurate. If you are new in the area or have recently had a child - please contact 879-4038 to have your children be put on our age 0-4 census. Thank you!

“A Touch of Scandinavia”

Annual Christmas BazaarPresented by the Women of BethesdaLutheran Church, 204 5th St., Carlton

Saturday, December 3rd, 20169:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Featuring• Meal selections

Sloppy Joes, Stew & Chicken Noodle Soup

• Bars & Rice Pudding• Craft Table• Crispy Rosettes• Lefse packaged or “Hot” and ready to eat!• Christmas cookies & candy• Baked & Canned goods• Next to New items

Attention Parents of 3 ½ -5 year olds

Early Childhood Screening is a re-quirement before entering Kinder-garten. Your 3 ½ to 5 year old child is at the prime age to complete the de-velopmental and health screenings.

Esko’s Early Childhood Screening will be on

Wednesday, November 16 & Friday, November 18.

If you are new to the district or have not received a letter inviting your child to Early Childhood Screening, please call 879-4038 to set up an ap-pointment. We are looking forward to meeting you and your child!

Esko’s Junior Class will again be sponsoring the Spirit of Giving. We will send home a list of what students should bring in, if possible, the Wednes-day before Thanksgiving. Remember, this is not mandatory and should not cause stress or anxiety for anyone. Donating is purely for people who want to donate and can afford to. We will take donations from November 28 - December 15, 2016. If you and your family find yourselves in a position of needing a little help this holiday season, please fill out the following form and send it to:Cheryl DiedrichEsko High SchoolP.O. Box 10Hwy. 61Esko, MN 55733

Name: _______________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________

Telephone number: _____________________________________________

email address: ________________________________________________

Number of children in household: __________________________________

Names, ages, gender, and a gift idea for children in household: __________

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Spirit of Giving

♦ BookmobileMondays, Nov. 21; Dec. 12Esko-Northwood United Methodist Church 9:30 - 10:30 am

Town of Thomson would like to pass on a reminder to all residents.The ordinance which regulates the parking of vehicles within the Town of Thomson states in Section 4 that “During the period from November 1 of each year to March 31 of the following year, no person, firm, or corporation shall park any motor vehicle on the roads, streets, alleys, boulevards, sidewalks, or public grounds within the corporate limits of the Township between the hours of four o’clock a.m. and seven o’clock a.m. It shall be the duty of law enforcement to cause any motor vehicle that is so parked between 4 o’clock a.m. and seven o’clock a.m. to be removed and impounded, and the motor vehicle shall not be released until the fees for towing and storage of the vehicle are paid.”If you have any questions, please contact the Town Office at 879-9719. We appreciate your cooperation.


Featuring...

Hi! I’m John Bergman; now retired from St. Louis County as a Sr. Telecommunications Engineer, and able to “give-back” to the community: I have attended some general Town meetings and have watched it’s business through that and reading all Board minutes; hold a B. A, S. degree from UMD; and am attending all Town meetings in preparation for election.

I bring my engineering and large contract skills to situations like land use / zoning conflicts, personnel contracts, etc. I have been encouraging the Board to slightly modify the existing “tower” ordinance to bring high-speed wireless to our rural resi-dents and throughout the County.

Jason Paulson - As a lifelong resident/property owner in Thomson Township, I understand the needs and challenges of the com-munity. I’ve watched it evolve from its roots as farming community to a vibrant and growing urban township. As a Marine Corps veteran I understand the value, and challenges, of civic duty to our community. As the Facilities Manager at the Port of Duluth, I manage a state agency budget, which stresses transparent spending to meet realistic goals.

We need to refresh our township comprehensive plan. We have 64.5 miles of roads in this township, of which 21 are black-topped. We’ve sold just under half the lots in the business park. A younger community desires greater recreational opportunities with trails that keep children safe. Our law enforcement is sub-contracted, it is important we maintain a police presence within the community.

Town Board elections will take place with the general election on November 8.

• There are two (2) candidates for Seat D. You can vote for one (1) (Jason Paulson. John Bergman)

• There is one candidate running unopposed for Seat C (Bill Gerard)

This year all K-12 students will have theopportunity to participate in Kids Voting. Thepolls will be open for the students during theschool day on November 8. They will have theopportunity tocomedownto thevotingboothsoutside the Community Education Office. Theballotwill look very similar to the ballot at thepublic polling places and will include all thegeneral candidates as well as the Town BoardandSchoolBoardCandidates. WelookforwardtoseeingtheresultsofourKidsVotingatEsko!

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8!General Elections

School Board & Town Board

Saturday, December 5 8:00 - 11:00 am

Watch more info to come!

This year all K-12 students will have theopportunity to participate in Kids Voting. Thepolls will be open for the students during theschool day on November 8. They will have theopportunity tocomedownto thevotingboothsoutside the Community Education Office. Theballotwill look very similar to the ballot at thepublic polling places and will include all thegeneral candidates as well as the Town BoardandSchoolBoardCandidates. WelookforwardtoseeingtheresultsofourKidsVotingatEsko!


Community ChurchesEsko Apostolic Lutheran Church

Fall Worship Schedule

Sundays 8:00 am Worship Service 9:00 am Coffee & Fellowship 9:30 am Worship Service 10:45 am Sunday School – All Ages(3rd Sunday - Holy Communion)

Wednesdays 9:30 am Ladies Bible Study 5:45 pm Dinner 6:30 pm Activities for all ages… Kids for Jesus (Pre-School-4th Grade) Jr. Youth (5th-8th Grade) Sr. Youth (9th-12th Grade) Adult Bible Study 7:30 pm Choir

*November 23rd, 6:30 pm: Thanksgiving Eve Service (No supper or other activities)

† Check out our Church website at www.eskoapostolic.org. Please Come and Join Us.

Pastor Bruce BergstedtPastor Nathan Juntunen

Apostolic Lutheran Church25 Church Road, Esko, MN 55733

(218-879-3882)

CONTINUING EVENTS: Adult Bible Study Sunday mornings at 10:30 am & Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm. Adults are studying John Ortberg’s, “All the Places to Go…How Will You Know?” UPCOMING EVENTS: All Saints Sunday—Sunday, November 6 — 9:00 am This is a day to recognize our loved ones by lighting candles for those who have passed on. Testimony — Sunday, November 13 — 9:00 am Hear the personal testimony of a young man’s recovery path from heroin addiction. Hanging of the Greens — Sunday, November 20 — 10:00 am Advent Prayer Path — 5:00 to 7:00 pm Wednesday, November 30 & December 7 Christmas Eve Service — Saturday, December 24 — 8:00 pm A traditional candlelight service of Lessons and Carols. SPECIAL EVENTS: Monthly Youth Group outings on Wednesday evenings.

Find us on FACEBOOK at Northwood United Methodist Church,

Esko, MN (include ESKO MN in the address). And at www.northwoodesko.com for pictures,

weekly bulletins and weekly newsletters.

NORTHWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

The little church with a BIG heart. 62 W. Hwy. 61 ~ Esko, MN 55733

218.464.1636 ~ www.northwoodesko.com

Pastor Gary Gottfried~ [email protected]

Sunday Worship: 9:00 - 10:00 am First Sunday is Communion Sunday

Fellowship 10:00 - 10:30 am

Toddler Sunday School Class now available at 10:15 am Sunday School for all ages 10:30 - 11:30 am

Adult Bible Study 10:30 - 11:30 am

Thanksgiving Eve Worship Wednesday, November 23 6:30 pm

Advent Worship: Wednesdays, 6:30 pm Beginning November 30

Monday, October 31st 5:00 - 6:00 PM IN THE PARKING LOT

A safe and fun alternative for families with children! Fun, non-violent costumes are

encouraged.

YOU KNOW THE DRILL:

Cars line up beginning at 4:30 pm. Bring enough candy for 250 children!! The event grows every year. Candy donations are welcome!

HOT DOG - CHIPS - POP $3.00 PULLED PORK – CHIPS – POP $4.00 Proceeds to National Youth Gathering Kids

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church “A family of believers grounded in, growing in and

reaching out in Christ.”

Pastors Jeffrey Walther and Tom Brinkley 4 Elizabeth Avenue, Esko, MN 879-3510 [email protected] Visit our website at: http://stmattsesko.wix.com/st-matts-1 Sundays September 13 – Rally Day 8:00 am 9:15 am

10:30 am

Worship Christian Education Hour and Sunday School Worship

Mondays Last Evening Worship September 7 6:30 pm

Evening Worship in the Family Life Center

Wednesdays September 16 6:30 pm September 23 3:30 pm

Confirmation Parent Orientation Confirmation begins for 7th and 8th graders

Cloquet Area Youth Wrestling:K-8th grade

Where: Cafeteria

Start date: Jan 13

Time: 3:30 to 5:30pm Mondays and Fridays

Wrestling fee $65.00 Includes t-shirt to keep

Deposit $25.00 Includes use of wrestling shoes, team uniform, and gear bag. Shoes, uniform and gear bag must be returned.

Tournaments will begin in March. Dates are to be determined. All tournaments are optional.

Contact Dale Borchardt 218 380 4910

Sign up date will be posted next month.


Our YouthDESTINATION IMAGINATION

Do you like to:*Write plays or songs?*Build and/or paint stage backgrounds?*Solve problems using your creativity and imagination?*Create and sew costumes? Act in plays or skits?*Research scientific topics?*Perform in front of audiences?*Create an improvisational skit in 5 minutes?*Build mechanical “things” or other structures?

If you answered “yes” to any or all of these questions, Destination Imagination may be for you!!

Destination Imagination is a creative problem-solving program that allows students in grades K-12 to work in teams of up to seven students developing a “solution” to a Challenge presented by the Destination Imagination organizers. Teams meet one time a week (more as the competition date approaches!) under the supervision of a “manager”. The manager serves as a facilitator! The solution—from beginning to end—is up to the students on each team.

**Register online or in the Community Education Office**

www.ekso.k12.mn.us 218-879-4038

Cost: Grades K-2 = $30; Grades 3-12 = $75For answers to any questions, please contact Mrs.

Bergstedt in Room S230 or at 879-4673, Extension 230.

Thank you to these amazing Esko Elementary Artists who have supported the elementary art program and helped out their fellow artists by donating supplies. As artists, we are grateful for others acknowledging the importance of our talents. Jase Anderson, Sierra Boitz, Billy DeMars, Tyceson Johnson, Joe Jukich, Belle Miller, and Thomas Pyrlik. Thank you! The Elementary Artists and Ms. Weizenegger would like to thank Mr. Paul Goodreau for assembling the drying rack used to place our prints and paintings on. Thank you for supporting our creative endeavors! The Elementary Artists and Ms. Weizenegger would like to thank the Esko PIE commit-tee. We are excited about the supplies and the books that you have purchased for us. It has been wonderful to use the paper and it will be equally amazing to use the books in our lessons! Thank you for supporting our creativity as we learn and grow as artists!

Youth Baseball and Softball Is

Right Around the Corner!Registration begins

January 1st until March 1st. Look for further information in the December

Esko Corner and like our Facebook page Esko Youth Baseball/Softball Association.

20166

BringfooditemstoTrunkorTreatatSt.Matthew’s(5-7pm)orbringtoCommEd

Office

KIDSPLUS

Come to the ALL STAR VOLLEYBALL GAME

Nov. 14th 6:30 pm

Esko Varsity Gym

tel:218%20380%204910http://www.ekso.k12.mn.us


Eskomo ActivitiesMINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 10/3/2016.

A meeting of the Esko Music Boosters was held in the band room on Monday, October 3. The meeting was called to order by President Lisa Stracek at 6:35 p.m.

In attendance were: Lisa Robinson, Cass Schmitz, Rachel Marsh, Jeff Laun-dergan, Ashley Hart, Rich Mowers & Lisa Stracek. The minutes from the meeting of September 12, 2016, were read. A motion to accept the minutes as written was made. Motion carried.Choir Report – Rachel Marsh:Blue & Gold Choir will sing the National Anthem at the Esko Homecoming football game on Friday, October 7.Blue & Gold Choir will also sing the National Anthem at a UMD Bulldog hockey game at some point this season.Spring Choir Trip: Rachel is settling on a final price and itinerary. The cost is higher than originally anticipated, $1520/each. There are only 25 students going on the trip, as opposed to 32-35 on previous trips. $150 deposit is needed from each student shortly. Rachel will be sending out fundraising letters soon.Madrigals will sing at the EEF spaghetti fundraiser on Thursday, December 1.Rachel would like to send 8-9 students to the UMD Honor Choir on Mon-day, October 24.*Lisa Robinson made a motion that the Music Boosters pay the student fee. Cass Schmitz seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Rachel is also the Music Director for the Esko fall musical, Beauty & the Beast. Performances are November 11-13. Rehearsals began at the end of August. Choreography starts October 3. Costumes will arrive shortly.Band Report – Rich Mowers:Rich has nominated 1 student for the UWS Honor Jazz Band. Riggs (bari-tone sax) will play alto sax. UMD Honor Band generates more interest.Band 6 – everyone will have started by October 5. There are 77 students. Band 6 is low on flutes & clarinets. It’s difficult to schedule practice time with 6th graders. Rich may implement a practice from a couple of years ago where senior band students tutor 6th graders. There are not a lot of (college) student teachers.Band 7 are currently sight-reading songs and working on rhythm. 8th & 9th grade band are working on pep band songs, as well as sight-reading and scales.Senior band is working on sight-reading, “42 Chorales Book,” including Bach chorales. Jazz I started the week of September 26. The early release Wednesdays has been difficult for Wednesday morning practices, as students have other ac-

tivities that are moving their practices to Wednesday mornings.Jazz II will start the week of October 10. Rich currently has 6 trumpets and 3 trombones, but will ask 3-4 more trombones. Rhythm section is set.Jazz Band concert is Saturday, December 17 possibly at St. Mathew’s Church. Madrigals may join them.Old Business:FanCloth fundraiser – revised selection has arrived. There is 1 design of an Adidas hoodie. #19 (sleeveless tank top) will be removed. Blue t-shirt is similar to our current Esko Band shirts.Jazz keyboard has been ordered from Schmitt Music for $2374.There was a delay in distributing the Pasta & Rada Cutlery fundraising forms. Lisa Robinson & Shari Acker will discuss & handle it.Trophy Case – no new information to report. Electronic Sign – no new information to report. *Jeff Laundergan received an e-mail from Christina Walther in Esko Community Education on Thursday, October 6. Her deadline for dol-lar amount commitments is October 17. If Community Education has the amount needed, they will present it to the School Board for additional mon-etary support & approval at the October 25 School Board meeting. Through e-mail on Thursday & Friday, the Esko Music Boosters officers & Esko Mu-sic Teachers discussed, made a motion & voted to approve a $250 donation to the Esko Community Education Electronic Sign project. Jeff Laundergan e-mailed Christina Walther on Friday, October 7 to let her know the Music Boosters commitment.Music Boosters Calendar – Jeff Laundergan created a Google Calendar for the Esko Music Boosters. All officers & both music teachers have access to the calendar, and are authorized to make additions, changes or cancelations. New Business:Esko Fine Arts Awards Night has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 14 (Mother’s Day).Cass Schmitz brought in samples of Arco Coffee. Esko Music Boosters has an opportunity to switch from Alakef Coffee to Arco Coffee. This opportu-nity will help the Esko Music Boosters make significantly more money from the sale of Arco Coffee than Alakef Coffee. Samples were distributed to those in attendance. We will discuss and vote during our November meeting.501c3 Status – some information was found regarding our 501c3 status, dat-ing back to April 2014. We have not received anything since January 2015. Our 501c3 status needs to be a priority, and needs to be confirmed. There being no further business, Lisa Robinson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Cass Schmitz. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Next meeting will be Monday, November 7, 2016.Respectfully submitted, Jeff LaunderganSecretary, Esko Music Boosters

All Night Grad Party Meeting

Wednesday, November 26:30 pm - FCS room

Questions?Call:

Lisa Robinson 218-391-3841

Robin O’Neill 218-269-1839


After School Club/Class Registration Form:Esko Community Education, P.O. Box 10, Esko, MN 55733

Name: __________________________Birthdate:_____________

Address: _________________________City/Zip:_____________

Home Phone: _________________ Work Phone: _____________

Email:_______________________________________________

Club: ____________________________ Cost: ______________

Homeroom Teacher: ______________________Grade:_________

Additional Student:

Name: ___________________________Birthdate:____________

Club: ____________________________ Cost: ______________

Homeroom Teacher: ______________________ Grade:________

Parent/Guardian: ________________Cell Phone:_____________T-shirt/shoe size (if applicable)____________ _____________Any special needs?______________________________________ Total Enclosed: $_______________Payment Type: Check #____________ Cash Credit Card ___MasterCard ___VISA________-_______-_______-_______

Exp. Date:________ 3 Digit Code________

Authorized Signature:____________________________________

To register online visit www.esko.k12.mn.usYou will be contacted only if a class is filled. Otherwise, consider yourself regis-tered for the class. Make checks payable to Esko Community Education and mail to the above address or drop off at the office. Cancellation fee is $2.00.

Youth Enrichment Programs!

Dear Parents: The best way to register for classes is to completely fill out the registration form from the paper or the after school club flier. Attach your fee and mail it to the Community Education Office at P.O. Box 10, Esko, MN 55733 or have your child give the envelope to their teacher. You can also register online at www.esko.k12.mn.us. Click on the Community Education/Class Registration tabs. Your child is registered if we do NOT call you to say it is full. Please plan on your child attending unless you hear from us.

Any changes in class dates and/or times will be communicated via e-mail. Please be sure we have all updated information. E-mail is our preferred method of communication as we are able to generate a message to several people quickly. Watch your e-mail for class updates. If we do not have an e-mail address on file, you will be contacted via phone, or a note sent home with your student. Your child’s teacher and Cool Kids staff will have a roster of all kids in each after school club. We ask you to send a note to the teacher stating that your child will be staying after school for the club. After school, the students will line up by the cafeteria, be checked in by a staff member, have a snack, and then be brought together to their class. If your child will not be at a scheduled club, please inform the teacher and call the Community Education Office at 879-4038. These multiple checks and balances are there to keep your child safe. Unless stated otherwise, pick your child up at the East Entrance (by playground #6) of the school. Thank you!

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA CENTERPIECE Get ready for Breakfast with San-ta! Students will make a pottery Christmas Tree Tea-Light that will be used as a centerpiece on a table the morning of December 3rd for Breakfast with Santa. If your child comes to the event, they can sit by and take their cen-terpiece home that morning. If they do not come that morning, it will be delivered to their class-room the following week.Age Req: Grades 1-6Cost: $15.00Instructor: Michelle Line 11/28/2016 3:30PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools - S101

SAVANNAH’S POTTERY – CHILD CHOICE Take your pick from a variety of projects! How cool!Age Req: Grades 1-6Instructor: Michelle Line 11/08/2016 3:30PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools - S101

SAVANNAH’S POTTERY – SNOWFLAKE Create a beautiful snowflake or-nament! Age Req: Grades 1-6Cost: $11.00Instructor: Michelle Line 11/17/2016 3:30PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools - S101

SUBZERO ROBOTICS PRES-ENTS – “COOLED DOWN” ENGINEERING CAMP SubZero Robotics is back in action and excited to share their passion for all things engineering!While learning to work in teams to solve various engineering challenges, students who attend this camp will use their creativity to design, build, and program Lego robots. Students who have previously attended the SubZero “Thawed Out” summer camp are also en-couraged to attend as they can build upon their existing knowl-edge in all new challenges. The students will also have a chance to see SubZero’s FIRST Robotics robot, “Tom” in action.Age Req: Grades 5-8Cost: $30.00Instructor: Justin Scheider/Laura Zimny/Robotics Team Members11/01 - 11/172016 3:30PM - 5:00PM - S104

AWESOME ART! – Scandinavian Styled Prints and Patterns. Mrs. Hallsten’s own art project creation! We will look at Scandinavian designs for inspi-ration. Each student will create several small Scandinavian in-spired designs. The many smaller designs will then be put together into a one bigger art compilation. Age Req: Grades 2-6Cost: $9.00Instructor: Dawn Hallsten 12/05/2016 3:30PM - 5:00PM Esko Schools - E370

AWESOME ART!– TREE LAND - Winter Tree Landscape - Green, blue, brown and white will make up the colors of this mixed media creation. Age Req: Grades 2-6Cost: $9.00Instructor: Dawn Hallsten 12/12/2016 3:30PM - 5:00PM Esko Schools - E370

AWESOME ART!– PEEK-A-BOO PENGUINS Another mixed media project with winter penguins wearing scarves and ear muffs. We will talk about color contrast, the power of eyes, and how cute penguins are when they are dressed for the weather.Age Req: Grades 2-6Cost: $9.00Instructor: Dawn Hallsten 01/09/2017 3:30PM - 5:00PM Esko Schools - E370

AWESOME ART!– CUTE FROGS - Where did all of the frogs go? I miss them. We will use a discussion about simple shapes to guide our drawing of a cute frog. We will use my fa-vorite watercolor and crayon re-sist method to paint the frogs and background. Age Req: Grades 2-6Cost: $9.00Instructor: Dawn Hallsten 01/23/2017 3:30PM - 5:00PM Esko Schools - E370

SAVANNAH’S POTTERY– SANTA MUG - Make Santa a great mug to hold his milk and dunk his cookies into!Age Req: Grades 1-6Cost: $13.00Instructor: Michelle Line 12/06/2016 3:30PM - 4:30PM Esko Schools - S101

Ski & Snowboard After School Club will be on Thursdays after school until 7:00.

Watch website in November and December to register.


Esko Adult Community Education Classes

BOOT CAMP Looking for a challenge? Try Bootcamp! Bootcamp is a full hour of a mixture of conditioning with bodyweight exercises, plyomet-rics, agility, and some strength training and of course CORE! From flipping tires to doing burpees you will get a mixture of a variety of exercises to get you in shape for whatever your goal is. Come ready to workout and bring water!!Bring to Class: WaterAge Req: 16 +Cost: $56.00Instructor: Sarah Petite11/09/2016 5:30PM - 6:30PM Esko Schools - Cafeteria11/16/2016 5:30PM - 6:30PM Esko Schools - Cafeteria11/23/2016 5:30PM - 6:30PM Esko Schools - Cafeteria11/30/2016 5:30PM - 6:30PM Esko Schools - Cafeteria12/07/2016 5:30PM - 6:30PM Esko Schools - Cafeteria12/14/2016 5:30PM - 6:30PM Esko Schools - Cafeteria12/21/2016 5:30PM - 6:30PM Esko Schools – Cafeteria

CANVAS LANDSCAPE PAINTING Acrylic painting instruction on 11”x 14” stretched canvas of one design for entire class. Students are free to get creative and venture their own direction but instruction remains constant. All supplies and instructions provided by instructor. Age Req: 12+Cost: $25.00Instructor: Charlene Herrick11/15/2016 6:00PM - 9:00PM Esko Schools - S101

LIGHTED GLASS BLOCK PAINTING Create a winter scene on a beautiful glass block that is lighted and ready to use. Great for holiday decor or gift giving. All supplies included in fee.Age Req: AdultCost: $38.00Instructor: LeAnn Oman11/17/2016 6:30PM - 8:30PM Esko Schools - S101

OPEN VOLLEYBALL FOR ADULTS Brenda and Todd VanDell will once again supervise this open gym time for Esko adults to play volleyball. There is no need to bring a team, just come and play with whoever shows up. Please come early to help set up, or stay through the clean-up. Bring to Class: Clean/dry tennis shoesCost: $0.0011/06/2016 4:30PM - 6:30PM Esko Schools - Practice Gym11/13/2016 4:30PM - 6:30PM Esko Schools - Practice Gym11/20/2016 4:30PM - 6:30PM Esko Schools - Practice Gym11/27/2016 4:30PM - 6:30PM Esko Schools - Practice Gym12/04/2016 4:30PM - 6:30PM Esko Schools - Practice Gym12/11/2016 4:30PM - 6:30PM Esko Schools - Practice Gym12/18/2016 4:30PM - 6:30PM Esko Schools - Practice Gym

ZUMBA The Zumba fitness cardio workout combines Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves that will make you forget you’re even working out! Our goal is simple...we want you to be healthy, to love working out and to enjoy exciting calorie burning, body energizing movements meant to be enjoyed throughout your life at any age! Bring to Class: Water BottleCost: $35.00Instructor: Melinder Vandervieren11/07/2016 5:30PM - 6:15PM Esko Schools - Cafeteria11/14/2016 5:30PM - 6:15PM Esko Schools - Cafeteria11/21/2016 5:30PM - 6:15PM Esko Schools - Cafeteria11/28/2016 5:30PM - 6:15PM Esko Schools - Cafeteria12/05/2016 5:30PM - 6:15PM Esko Schools - Cafeteria12/12/2016 5:30PM - 6:15PM Esko Schools - Cafeteria12/19/2016 5:30PM - 6:15PM Esko Schools – Cafeteria

STROLLER STRIDES – NOV/DEC FIT4MOM Twin Ports is excited to offer Stroller Strides fitness classes in Esko! Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms can do with their kids in the stroller or baby carrier (ages 6+ weeks). It in-cludes running or power walking and intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller and the environ-ment. Taught by certified and specially trained fitness instructors, it is a great workout for any level of exerciser. Stroller Strides instructors weave songs and activities into the routine designed to entertain and engage kids, while moms are led through an interval based workout. Kids of any age are welcome, however they must remain in the stroll-er or baby carrier during the entire class. For more information visit twinports.fit4mom.com or facebook.com/fit4momtwinports. For ques-tions, contact Lisa at [email protected]. Bring to Class: Stroller, resistance bands (included for new mem-bers), water.Age Req: Moms with young childrenCost: Non-member (FIT4MOM) $ 99.00 each Member (FIT4MOM) $ 74.00 each Instructor: Randy Nyholm 11/02/2016 5:45PM - 6:45PM Esko Schools - Clock Lobby11/09/2016 5:45PM - 6:45PM Esko Schools - Clock Lobby11/16/2016 5:45PM - 6:45PM Esko Schools - Clock Lobby11/30/2016 5:45PM - 6:45PM Esko Schools - Clock Lobby

KARATE WINTER QUARTER DECEMBER 6—MARCH 5

*Tuesday & Thursday* after school in the Esko Schools Cafeteria 3:30pm—4:25pm (grades 1-12)

Through Martial arts training your child will:

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These are life skills that will benefit your child in school, and in all areas of life.

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Winter Quarter starts on December 6, 2016

Pricing Karate Uniform $45+tax ($47.48)

12-week Tuition $135 Quarterly Belt Advancement Testing fee $55

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StoneHouse Martial Arts 102 Belknap St. Superior, WI 54880 “Formerly Mattevi Martial Arts Academy”

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This flyer is distributed as a courtesy to families in Esko School; however, distribution does not imply that the school endorses or approves the activities or viewpoints promoted in these materials.


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Esko Adult Community Education Classes

WHERE TO REGISTER: Please note the location of the class you are registering for and send it to the appropriate place with a check made out to the correct program!

ESKO CLOQUET P.O. Box 10 509 Carlton Ave.Esko, MN 55733 Cloquet, MN 55720Phone#: 879-4038 Phone#: 879-1261

CARLTON WRENSHALL P.O. Box 310 207 Pioneer DriveCarlton, MN 55718 Wrenshall, MN 55797Phone#: 384-4464 Phone#: 384-4274 ext. 1410

DRIVER’S EDUCATIONThis class provides students with a basic understanding of MN Traffic Safety laws, and the complexities of driving. It also gives participants information necessary for acquiring a MN Learners permit upon suc-cessful completion of the written exam. Students who were not born in Carlton County should begin to acquire their Certified Birth Certifi-cate which is essential for taking the permit exam. Students should reach their 15th birthday by January 7, 2017. Priority will be given to current 15 year olds who attend Esko Public Schools. Students must attend all 30 hours of training (a make-up day will be available). You will need to sign up with a Driving School for behind the wheel les-sons (at an additional cost) before the permit test. NEW class compo-nent: Students are required to Log 50 hours driving time and this must be turned in to the DMV prior to the road skills test. Attendance at the optional Parent Program can reduce the numbers of logged hours to 40.Parent Program - Date and Time to be announced.--90 minute Point of Impact program presented by a Trooper from the MN State Patrol. --If attended, 40 hours of behind the wheel must be logged by the student. --If unattended, 50 hours of behind the wheel must be logged by the student. --Logs must be turned in to the DMV prior to the road skills test. --Distribution of Blue Cards (needed to take the permit test and to sign up for behind the wheel instruction).We need 14 students to be able to run this class. Age Req: 15 years old by January 7Cost: $85.00Instructor: Matt Berger11/07/2016 3:15PM - 6:15PM Esko Schools - S23111/08/2016 3:15PM - 6:15PM Esko Schools - S23111/09/2016 3:15PM - 6:15PM Esko Schools - S23111/10/2016 3:15PM - 6:15PM Esko Schools - S23111/11/2016 3:15PM - 6:15PM Esko Schools - S23111/14/2016 3:15PM - 6:15PM Esko Schools - S23111/15/2016 3:15PM - 6:15PM Esko Schools - S23111/16/2016 3:15PM - 6:15PM Esko Schools - S23111/17/2016 3:15PM - 6:15PM Esko Schools - S23111/18/2016 3:15PM - 6:15PM Esko Schools - S231

Bus Trip!Mall of America and Ikea

Get your holiday shopping done early without the headache of winter driv-ing and parking! This trip was a hit last year and a great way to share time with friends and family. Our comfy coach bus leaves at 8:00 am from the back of Super One parking lot, and makes stops at Ikea and at the Mall of America where you can shop 520+ stores to get those early bargains. Bus will depart Mall of America at 5:00 pm. Cost includes bus transportation. Choose from over 50 restaurants for lunch on your own. Children must be accompanied with an adult. Register by Nov. 21.Meet at Super One BACK parking lotFri, Dec 2 | $358 am - 7 pm

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Board Minutes Continued

logistics and on getting next week’s inservice agenda in place. Enrollment is holding steady.High School – Principal Greg Hexum reported that the he has been planning for opening day for students. He reported that enrollment is up from the end of last school year. There is a plan in place for rolling out the new iPads to new staff and students. He has also been working on the Wednesday early release logistics.Board Committee Reports:Jeff Salo – Facilities meeting with Boldt Construction. Julian Bertogliat – ARCC meeting.Superintendent’s Report:Supt. Aaron Fischer reported on:Information update regarding funeral and visitation for School Board member.• Boldt reviewed our current HVAC system and will have an inservice when we have a full custodial staff.• An updated Capital Outlay Project list will be brought to the Board in September. The superintendent has worked with building principals to create a revised list of maintenance needs to be completed this fall.• The current custodial/cleaning staff did a fantastic job of cleaning and doing maintenance work this summer.• Supt. Fischer would like to create a hiring committee for the head custodial position.Congratulations & Commendations• The Kindergarten staff for the KinderCamp and BBQ this summer.• The staff for the outstanding test scores received by Esko students.• Custodial staff for a job well done this summer.AdjournmentThere being no further business, moved by Jeff Salo, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to adjourn at 7:32 p.m. Motioned carried by unanimous vote.Jeff Salo, Clerk

School Board minutes cont. from page 14 Town Board minutes cont. from page 15

of paving on Harmony Drive. Motion carried. The residents of Harmony Drive previously petitioned the Town Board to have the second layer of blacktop laid on Harmony Drive in Serenity Woods Subdivision. Five residents were present at the hearing. One resident sent an email in support of the project. Three quotes were received for the project with the low quote coming from Kiminski Paving. Discussion was held on the project including what the assessment amount would be for each benefitted parcel. Discussion was also held on what parcels would be included in the assessment. Two parcels not in the subdivision will also benefit from the paving. One resident stated that he paid for paving when he purchased his lot, before the developer went bankrupt. A hand count was taken of the residents present and those that had emailed. Four residents were for the project with two unsure or opposed. The assessment process was explained. It would be a ten year assessment on the property taxes at 8% interest. The assessment can be paid in full at any time. The decision was made to include 14 properties in the project but the Town would cover the amount for the existing house on Martha Drive. This would lower the other assessments to approximately $ 2,350 per parcel. A motion to close the hearing and reconvene the regular meeting was made at 7:22 p.m. by Gerard with a second by Janke. Motion carried. A motion was made by Janke with a second by Compo to proceed with the laying of the second lift of blacktop on Harmony Drive with the project costs to be assessed to the property owners. Motion carried. A question was asked regarding the Town’s policy to not allow a garage to be built without a primary residence first. It was explained that if a letter, stating that the primary residence will be built within two years, is included in the building permit application, the garage application would most likely be approved. A motion to adjourn was made at 7:26 p.m. by Gerard with a second by Janke. Motion carried.Respectfully submitted, Rhonda Peleski, Clerk/Treasurer Terry Hill, ChairpersonTown of Thomson

Branson on the Road is coming back to Cloquet this fall!

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Sun, October 23, 2016 | 3:00 pmCloquet High School Auditorium

General seating - no reserved seats. Purchase your tickets online, over the phone, or in the Cloquet Community Ed office. $23/ticket (ages 0 - 49), $21/ticket (50+)

AquaticsWater Aerobics and Toning at Park Avenue FitnessOne hour of aerobic toning and stretching exercise. Designed for those looking for an alternative cardiovascular workout. Low impact! No swimming skills necessary. Using noodles water weights and gloves. Improve your overall fitness with minimal stress on muscles and joints. You will need a towel, swimsuit, and water bottle.Instructor: Sue WeetsLocation: Park Ave FitnessMon Session: Nov 7 - Dec 12 Wed Session: Nov 9 - Dec 14 9 - 10 am$40

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CALLING 879-1271


ECFE CLASS FEES: Families pay what they can best afford. Those who are unable to pay are still welcome. Annual Income ECFE Fee/Semester $50,000 + Full Price $30,000 - $50,000 10% discount $10,000 - $30,000 25% discount under $10,000 50% discount

ECFE & School Readiness

Esko ECFEEsko Community Education, P.O.Box 10, Esko, MN 55733

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Child’s Name_______________________________________________________________Birthdate___________________________________________________________________Parent/Guardian’s Name(s)_______________________________________________Address_____________________________________City/ip________________________Home Phone__________________________ Work Phone_______________________Email__________________________________ Cell Phone_________________________Please list any special needs or allergies:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please make checks payable to Esko Community Education. Registrations can be dropped off in the Community Education office or mailed to the above address. You will need to register for each semester. Thank You!

Total Enclosed______________________ Check #___________To register online visit www.esko.k12.mn.us

Esko’s Baby Buzz (For parents and their infants ages birth – 10 months

Prenatal families are welcome also)When: Anytime

Cost: FREE!

What: A Facebook group. Connect whenever your schedule allows! We will meet up every few months to make a more personal connection. Dates/times will be made through the Facebook group to determine best time for majority of group.

How: Please request to join our Facebook page Esko’s Baby Buzz. We’d love to have you join the group!

Not on Facebook?: Please let us know and we will make sure to get any meeting dates out to you. We’d love to get an opportunity to meet up with you also! Contact Shannon at 879-4038 or [email protected]

An opportunity to connect with other families with new little ones. Share your joys and/or concerns, on an ongoing basis, with a Parent Educator and other families who may be going through similar issues.

“Men”tor Night Kids...bring your favorite guy and join us for a night of fun!

For ages 3 years through KindergartenWhen: (Thursday)

Nov. 3rd – Sink or Float? – water fun focusing on the science of floatation Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm Cost: $6 for first child; $3 for each additional siblingThis is a time for children and their Dad, Grandpa, Uncle or other special guy to enjoy activities together.Must register by Tuesday, Nov. 1st!

Upcoming EventsFriday, Nov. 4: End of Quarter 1Monday, Nov. 7: Conferences – 3:30 – 7:00

Thursday, Nov. 10: Conferences – 3:30 – 7:00Monday, Nov. 14: PIE Meeting – 6:30 – LibraryWednesday, Nov. 16: Grade 5 – ELCThursday, Nov. 17: Grade 5 – ELCThursday, Nov. 24: No SchoolFriday, Nov. 25: No School


Winterquist Elementary NewsElementary NewsBy Brian Harker

ConferencesFall Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, Novem-ber 7 and Thursday, November 10 from 3:30-7:00 pm. Please be sure to look for information regarding individual conference times com-ing home with your child soon.

FAST AssessmentDuring the month of Septem-ber, your child was assessed us-ing FAST Assessments. In the past we have used NWEA Map Test-ing as our assessment tool in the Fall, Winter and Spring. We have made the change to FAST Assess-

ments this year and are very excit-ed about the results we are seeing.

FAST is an adaptive measure of broad reading and math that is indi-vidualized for each student, but may be individually or group adminis-tered in about 30 minutes. Reading items tap a variety of skills including concepts of print, phonemic aware-ness, phonics, comprehension, and vocabulary. The reading assessment aligns closely with the Common Core Standards. Math items include a va-riety of skills including counting and cardinality, operations and algebraic thinking, number and operations in

base ten, numbers and operations, measurement and data, and geometry.

Look for information about FAST the the Fall Conferences.

Warm ClothesWith temperatures dropping as win-ter quickly approaches, students need to be prepared for any type of weath-er. Please ensure that your child is dress appropriately for the colder weather. We are outside for morn-ing recess and after lunch. Your help in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Winterquist PIE Meeting MinutesOctober 10, 2016The meeting began at 6:30 in the library with introductions. Lots of people in attendance! Welcome to everyone.Nadine presented the treasurer’s re-port. The total balance in the account is $45,450.43. The deposit from the fall fundraiser was $21,228.00 – we have not received the bill yet so that has an outstanding amount. The profit from this first sets the teacher request fund for the next school year and any additional profits will go to the general fund. We are checking into bringing in a MN Science Mu-seum experience and will be present-ing that in the coming months.Fall Fundraiser: Delivery date will be October 18th on the playground. Please make sure if you placed an order you come between 3:00 and 6:00 as this year there is no school the next 5 days to send items home with students! The total amount sold was $21,228.00 of that our profit is about $8,500.00 – these amounts do not include any on-line or late orders. We will have a more accurate update next month.Conferences are Monday 11/7 and Thursday 11/10. Heidi was informed the spaghetti dinner has been moved and will not be happening during a conference night. After some discus-sion it was determined we would like to purchase some pizza from Esko-mo Pizza Pies on Monday night and do the taco bar pot-luck on Thursday. A sign-up sheet was passed around but we are looking for more volun-teers. If you would be interested in donating to the pot-luck, please con-

tact Heidi at [email protected] or calling her at the school. As we were on the subject of food, it was brought up that we should do doughnuts for the bus drivers again. A motion and a second was made and this passed. Mr. Harker will purchase doughnuts and deliver them again. Amber Berg did some research on t-shirts and sweatshirts and was look-ing for some input if there would be interest in dri-fit shirts and sweat-pants. After some discussion she will look into more specific options and come to the next meeting. Tabled un-til the November meeting.Hats – Heidi and Karen did some re-search on new stocking hats. There were 2 different styles presented and it was determined to go with the grey and blue striped hat with the fleece lining. The supplier has a 2 week turn-around time from order. A mo-tion and a second was made to order hats to sell in time for Christmas, this was passed. Heidi will have them or-der hats!Elementary Art - Ms. Weizenegger attended to provide an estimate for supplies for the new art classroom. She presented two estimates – one for $1152.12 for paper and other sup-plies and a second with two estimates for art related books $600.00 from Amazon or $420.00 from Barnes and Noble. These books will stay in the classroom to be used by students when they finish a project early. As we had allocated funds for this last year there was a motion and a second to approve the purchase of art sup-plies and books and this passed. Swings – Mr. Harker did some re-search on replacing the swings on the playground and found 2 vendors. After some discussion there was a motion and a second to spend up to $1,200.00 on replacement swings and chains.Thank you letter for 5k – Karen will get this done this week.Lego robotics –the advisors for the new Lego robotics club requested $500.00 to assist in start-up funds for

this new elementary group. The costs involved to get this club started is around $2,000.00 for the purchase of 2 kits, team registrations, and a lap-top. They have requested donations from local businesses but have come up a little short and wanted to see if PIE would be interested in contrib-uting. This club is for 5th -7th grade students. After some discussion there was a motion and a second and this passed. We look forward to hear up-dates on how their year goes!Teacher Requests - There were 4 teacher requests this month:1. Miss Uecker requests $255.32

for two Hokki stools and 1 in-flated stability wobble cushion. She has some of these stools in her classroom already and would like some more as they help stu-dents. There was a motion and second and this passed.

2. Ms. Hallsten requested $216.00 to purchase 2 Hokki stools as she has some students that these movement chairs would benefit. This was presented together with request #1 so it also passed.

3. The 5th grade teachers requested $825.08 to help keep the cost down for the annual ELC trip this year. As this grade is larger they will need 3 busses this year. This is an annual request. There was a motion and a second and this passed.

4. Last was Ms. Vesel-Johnson for $840.00 to assist with the rental cost of the roller-skating. This is an annual request. There was a motion and a second and this passed.

Open discussion: Some parent have done some research on Gaga ball and wanted to know if this is something that can be added to the playground area at the school. The cost is rela-tively low for equipment needed to construct the area. More research is needed as to where this can be placed. Mandy and Mr. Harker will work on this and come to the next meeting with more information.As there were no further items on the agenda the meeting was adjourned.Next meeting will be November 14th at 6:30 in the library – we hope to see YOU there!!

Tuesday, December 13Varsity Gym

6:30 pm1st-6th grade

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Lincoln High School NewsEsko High School NewsBy Greg Hexum

Parent-Teacher ConferencesThe end of the first marking pe-riod at Esko High School is Fri-day, November 4, 2016. Following

this date is the first round of par-ent-teacher conferences, scheduled for Thursday, November 10. Con-ferences are typically held in the varsity gym from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. Because our varsity gym is under-going bleacher renovation during the week of 11/7, conferences have been moved to teacher classrooms. We will have student assistants on campus guide parents from room to room. Typically, parents move from teacher to teacher (depending on availabil-ity) for a 5 minute check in about their student’s progress. For issues that require more than 5 minutes to discuss, parents are encouraged to set up a meeting with an individual teacher or group of teachers for an-other date and time. We will main-tain the same style of conference while adapting these to teacher class-rooms to accommodate for the reno-vation.. Many parents appreciate and utilize Canvas and the EHS Campus Par-ent Portal to monitor student grades throughout the quarter, but this ser-vice is not designed to replace the important face-to-face communica-tion that parent-teacher conferences offer. Conferences are essential for

maximizing student success through parent-teacher collaboration. We look forward to seeing you there.Report cards are available for par-ent pick up at conferences. Students may pick up paper copies of report cards beginning on Friday morning, November 11. 1st marking period grades will be posted for electronic view on the EHS Parent Portal by Tuesday morning November 8. Pa-per copies of report cards are not mailed, unless by special request to the high school office. School Climate and Bullying Pro-hibitionEsko High School is known for its positive and safe learning environ-ment, but students do experience a normal level of peer conflicts for ad-olescents and young adults. Adults who work in our school take serious-ly the duty of supporting students in working through and learning from difficult interactions with friends and classmates and in stopping un-acceptable behaviors. To assist stu-dents and staff in handling incidents that rise to the level of bullying, the Esko School District and Esko High School follow a policy that matches the requirement of the 2014 Min-nesota Safe and Supportive Schools Act. That policy is included for your information below:Esko Public Schools Policy 514, meets the requirements of the Min-nesota Safe and Supportive Schools Act. It expressly prohibits bullying, and outlines the definitions, proce-dures and regulations for bullying prevention and intervention.

Bullying is intimidating, threatening, abusive, or harming conduct that is

objectively offensive. It involves an actual or perceived imbalance of power between the student engaging in the conduct and the target of the behavior, and the conduct is repeated over time. The conduct materially and substantially interferes with the student educational opportunities or performance or ability to participate in school functions or activities. Not all negative interaction between or amongst students constitutes bully-ing.This conduct may involve, but is not limited to intimidating, threatening, abusive, or harming conduct that causes physical harm to a student or property, violates student privacy, defames a student or constitutes in-tentional emotional distress. Prohib-ited conduct involves that directed a any student or students based on actual or perceived race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, immigration status, sex, marital sta-tus, familial status, socioeconomic status, physical appearance, sexual orientation including gender identity and expression, academic status, stu-dent performance, disability, status with regard to public assistance, or age.Every effort is made to provide Esko High School students with a safe and supportive learning environment. When bullying is witnessed and/or identified a remedial response with follow that will follow the school disciplinary procedures.A person who engages in an act of bullying, reprisal, or false reporting of bullying shall be subject to disci-pline for that act in accordance with school district’s policies and proce-dures. Consequences for students

who commit prohibited acts of bul-lying may range from positive be-havioral interventions up to and in-cluding suspension and/or expulsion. Parents of students who are perpetra-tors and/or victims bullying will be notified of the behavior by school of-ficials. The school district may take into account the following factors:•The developmental and maturity levels of the parties involved; •The levels of harm, surrounding cir-cumstances, and nature of the behav-ior; •Past incidences or past or continu-ing patterns of behavior; •The relationship between the parties involved; and •The context in which the alleged in-cidents occurred. Any person who believes he or she has been the victim of bullying or any person with knowledge or belief of conduct that may constitute bully-ing shall report the alleged acts im-mediately to a teacher, counselor or the school’s official bullying contact designee, the high school principal.Cyberbullying that occurs on school campus (or off campus but has a nex-us to the learning environment and materially disrupts student learning or school function) will be subject to the Esko School District bullying prevention policy.Yearly, the school district will pro-vide appropriate training to staff and students regarding bullying preven-tion.Contact Mr. Hexum with ques-tions about this column or regard-ing Esko High School policies or procedures @ 879-4673 ext. 604 or [email protected].

Varsity Basketball Home GamesBoys: Thursday, Dec 1, 2016 - 7:15PM vs. Hermantown Saturday, Dec 3, 2016 - 1:30PM vs. Duluth Denfeld Tuesday, Dec 6, 2016 - 7:15PM vs. Superior Thursday, Dec 8, 2016 - 7:15PM vs. International Falls Saturday, Dec 17, 2016 - 7:15PM vs. St. Croix Lutheran Friday, Dec 30, 2016 – Tournament - 6:00PM vs. Hinckley-Finlayson, Mora, Northwestern Tuesday, Jan 10, 2017 - 7:15PM vs. Grand Rapids Friday, Jan 13, 2017 - 7:15PM vs. Cromwell High School Friday, Feb 3, 2017 - 7:15PM vs. South Ridge Tuesday, Feb 14, 2017 - 7:15PM vs. Proctor Friday, Feb 17, 2017 - 7:15PM vs. Two Harbors Tuesday, Feb 21, 2017 - 7:15PM vs. Duluth East Friday, Feb 24, 2017 - 7:15PM vs. Pequot Lakes Thursday, Mar 9, 2017 - Sectional Tournament 7:00PM

Girls: Thursday, Dec 1, 2016 - 5:30PM vs. Hermantown Friday, Dec 2, 2016 - 7:15PM vs. Tartan Senior Monday, Dec 12, 2016 - 7:15PM vs. Crosby-Ironton Thursday, Dec 15, 2016 - 7:15PM vs. Moose Lake/Willow River Monday, Dec 19, 2016 - 7:15PM vs. Mountain Iron-Buhl Thursday, Dec 22, 2016 - 7:15PM vs. Hibbing Wednesday, Dec 28, 2016 - Tournament 2:45PM, 4:15, 5:45, 7:15 Thursday, Dec 29, 2016 - Tournament 11:30AM, 1:00, 2:45, 4:15 Friday, Dec 30, 2016 -Tournament 11:30AM, 1:00, 2:45, 4:15Tuesday, Jan 3, 2017 - 7:15PM vs. Virginia Thursday, Jan 5, 2017 - 7:15PM vs. Barnum High School Monday, Jan 16, 2017 - Invitational 1:15PM vs. Annandale @ UMD Monday, Jan 23, 2017 - 7:15PM vs. International Falls Thursday, Jan 26, 2017 - 7:15PM vs. Floodwood Monday, Feb 6, 2017 - 7:15PM vs. Grand Rapids Monday, Feb 13, 2017 - 7:15PM vs. Eveleth-Gilbert Saturday, Feb 18, 2017 - 1:30PM vs. Roseau Tuesday, Feb 21, 2017 - 5:30PM vs. Duluth East Tuesday, Feb 28, 2017 - Sectional Tournament 7:00PM

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From Our School BoardClerk’s MinutesThe Esko Board of Education, Independent School District No. 99, Esko, Minnesota, held their regular board meeting on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the board conference room.Members present: Julian Bertogliat, Rick Liljegren, Todd Rengo, Jeff Salo, Margaret Sunnarborg, and Superintendent Aaron Fischer. Member absent: None.Call the Meeting to OrderChairperson Rick Liljegren called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.Approval of AgendaMoved by Todd Rengo, second by Jeff Salo to approve the agenda. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approval of Consent Agenda ItemsMoved by Todd Rengo, second by Julian Bertogliat to approve the Consent Agenda as amended:• Approve the minutes of the July 23, 2016 school board meeting.• Approve the checks as follows:

Date Check #s Total5/31/16 81372-81428 $48,032.416/8/16 81429-81432 $3,083.686/10/16 81433 $1354.466/14/16 Void 81434 ($1,900.00)6/14/16 81435-81436 $1,937.896/17/16 81437-81482 $53,507.656/23/16 81483-81501 $507,335.736/27/16 81502-81537 $18,436.996/28/16 Void 81197 ($3,830.84)6/28/16 81538-81559 $16,859.616/29/16 81560-81565 $6,550.307/1/16 81566-81585 $169,644.607/12/16 81586-81610 $17,781.077/13/16 81611-81629 $24,389.197/22/16 81630-81652 $50,574.038/1/16 81653-81659 $5,410.148/1/16 81660-81680 $63,803.038/4/16 81681-81736 $115,997.048/9/16 81737 $56.008/11/16 81738-81747 $133,168.628/18/16 81748-81782 $31,843.09

• Fundraiser Requests.o All Night Grad Party – Gift Card/Certificate sales.o All Night Grad Party – Donations.o All Night Grad Party – B & B Wagon 9/2016 and 5/2017.• Donations Received from Siemens in the amount of $2,500 for Robotics.• Flexible Benefits – FSA Adoption Agreement Section 125 Cafeteria – Flexible Benefit Plan Master Services Agreement with MII Life, Inc. d/b/a Select Account.Motion carried by unanimous vote.Presentation – Boldt ConstructionPhil Johnson from Boldt Construction told the Board that the cost estimate for the HVAC project doesn’t coincide with the scope of the work. He will work with LHB to look at the scope of the work. The Board will have a work session to discuss the plan on September 7, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.Update Signature Plate for ChecksMoved by Todd Rengo, second by Jeff Salo to approve an updated signature plate for check signing listing Rick Liljegren and Margaret Sunnarborg as the authorized signers. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Discussion – HVAC ProjectSuperintendent Aaron Fischer led a discussion on the possible increased costs of the HVAC project and how to finance it. He would like to have a work session to discuss this once there are more concrete numbers available for the project cost.Approve Installation of Emergency Stop for BoilerMoved by Julian Bertogliat, second by Todd Rengo to approve the installation of an emergency stop for the boiler from Stack Bros. Inc. in the amount of $1,675. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve Installation of New Temperature Control CompressorMoved by Julian Bertoliat, second by Jeff Salo to approve the installation of a new temperature control compressor from Stack Bros. Inc. in the amount of $9,850. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve Installation of New Direct Digital ControlsMoved by Jeff Salo, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the installation of new direct digital controls from Stack Bros. Inc. in the amount of $9,200. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve the Purchase of Health Occupations EquipmentMoved by Todd Rengo, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the purchase of Health Occupations equipment to include new beds in the amount of $3,095 and wheelchairs and kits in the amount of $567.23. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve Milk Provider for 2016/2017Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve Jack’s Home Town Dairy as milk provider for 2016/2017 per Irene Tout’s recommendation. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Approve Bread Provider for 2016/2017Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve Pan O Gold as bread provider for 2016/2017 per Irene Tout’s recommendation. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve Transportation Fuel Provider for 2016/2017Moved by Jeff Salo, second by Todd Rengo to approve Como Oil & Propane as transportation fuel provider for 2016/2017 per Laurie Groth’s recommendation. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Accept Letter of Resignation – Ron Carlson, Bus DriverMoved by Todd Rengo, second by Julian Bertogliat to accept a letter of resignation by retirement from Ron Carlson, bus driver, effective August 8, 2016, with thanks for his years of service and approval to post the resulting vacancy. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Accept Letter of Resignation – Tammy Fleischauer, Community Education Program AssistantMoved by Jeff Salo, second by Todd Rengo to accept a letter of resignation from Tammy Fleischauer, Community Education Program Assistant effective August 23, 2016 with thanks for her service and approval to post for the resulting vacancy. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Accept Letter of Resignation – Laura Vigliagturo, Food ServiceMoved by Todd Rengo, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to accept a letter of resignation from Laura Vigliaturo, Food Service, effective August 11, 2016, with thanks for her service and approval to post for the resulting vacancy. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve Hire – Kim Carlson, Two-trip Bus DriverMoved by Todd Rengo, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the hire of Kim Carlson as two-trip bus driver. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Consider Part-time Teaching Request from Jessica BlakeMoved by Todd Rengo, second by Jeff Salo to approve a part-time teaching request from Jessica Blake at a .52 f.t.e. for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Set Truth-In-Taxation Hearing DateMoved by Jeff Salo, second by Todd Rengo to set this year’s Truth-In-Taxation meeting date for December 13, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Conference room with the regular Board meeting to be held following at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Set the 2016/2017 Adult Meal PricesMoved by Jeff Salo, second by Todd Rengo to set the adult meal prices for 2016/2017 school year at $1.75 for breakfast and $3.60 for lunch. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve the Purchase of a Driver Training CourseMoved by Margaret Sunnarborg, second by Julian Bertogliat to approve the purchase of a driver training course from The School Bus Safety Company in the amount of $4,700. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve the Purchase of ComputersMoved by Jeff Salo, second by Todd Rengo to approve the purchase of three MacBook Pro laptops for new staff. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve the Purchase of IXL MathMoved by Jeff Salo, second by Todd Rengo to approve the purchase of IXL Math for grades 1 through 5 in the amount of $3,700. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve Hire – Jill LiupakkaMoved by Todd Rengo, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the hire of Jill Liupakka as paraprofessional for 2016/2017 per recommendation of Principal Harker. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve Hire – Erin Lowe and Anna RyanMoved by Jeff Salo, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the hire of Erin Lowe as Cool Kids Program Assistant and Anna Ryan as ECFE Program Assistant for 2016/2017. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Approve Installation of CabinetryMoved by Todd Rengo, second by Margaret Sunnarborg to approve the installation of cabinetry in the elementary art room in the amount of $3,200. Motion carried by unanimous vote.Presentation – Carl Perkins FundingJim Schwarzbauer was present to address the Board regarding some of the efforts and partnerships with Esko teachers relating to the partnership of Esko High School and Carl Perkins funding, including Lake Superior College and other post-secondary experiences.Administrative ReportsPrincipals’ Reports:Elementary – Principal Brian Harker reported that there are many new positions in the elementary including a new art specialist, Ms. Brenda Salo will move back into the classroom, Katie Wood is the new math specialist. He also reported that he has been working on the early Wednesday release School Board minutes cont. on page 10


Around TownMINUTES-TOWN BOARD MEETINGAUGUST 4, 2016Present: Ruth Janke, Bill Gerard, Tony Compo, Rhonda Peleski, David Pritchett Absent: Terry Hill, Dave Sunnarborg Vice-chairperson Janke called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room at the Town Hall. Gerard made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Second by Janke. Motion carried. Gerard made a motion to approve the current vouchers in the amount of $ 36,369.77 (Check #’s 41426 - 41465 ) to pay payroll and due bills and electronic payments in the amount of $7,931.67. Second by Compo. Motion carried. A letter was recently received from the Insurance Services Office (ISO) regarding the Town’s Public Protection Classification. Joe Jurewicz from MSA was present with a proposal for putting together plans, getting quotes and overseeing repairs at the Molly Lane retention pond, It was decided that MSA would put together a brief plan and the Road Foreman would oversee the repair work. An estimate for laying the second lift of blacktop on Harmony Lane was received. It doesn’t list tack as being included. Peleski will follow up with the contractor. Jurewicz will also get quantities so a second quote can be obtained. A motion was made by Compo with a second by Gerard to schedule an assessment hearing with the residents that will benefit from the improvements for Thursday, September 1 at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried. Discussion was held on the DEED grant that’s being applied for to help with the paving in the business park. The County is the applicant and they need to take ownership of the project. A motion was made by Compo with a second by Gerard to give the Boards approval for the grant application. The Town’s portion for the project is $ 112,500. Motion carried. A motion was made by Gerard with a second by Compo to approve the new water agreement with the City of Cloquet. Motion carried. Bob Draeger was present from the Firefighters’ Relief Association to present his annual reports for the State. The Town is not required to make any contribution this year and there will not be a request to increase the annual payout benefit for retiring members. Discussion was held regarding the water supply at Northridge Park. The annual water tests done this year come back with higher than acceptable levels of nitrates in the water. The water has been treated three times with bleach with no change. It was suggested that A & T Pump be contacted to see if they can flush it out better. Peleski will follow up with them. Discussion was held on employee health insurance coverage. A motion was made by Compo with a second by Gerard to approve the renewal of the insurance coverage plan # 645 with Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Motion carried. Discussion was held on updating the Town’s ordinance. Most are quite old and use outdated language. Pritchett will speak to Sara Jankofsky to see if she can help with this. Discussion was held on the gate on Larson Lane. The total cost of the gate would be about $ 160. A survey will be done to determine placement. Jurewicz reported on the findings from the sewer televising. It appears all sewer lines in need of repair can be lined except Cedar Lane. A motion to adjourn was made at 7:34 p.m. by Compo with a second by Gerard. Motion carried.

AUGUST 18, 2016Present: Terry Hill, Ruth Janke, Bill Gerard, Rhonda Peleski, Sara Jankofsky Absent: Dave Sunnarborg, Tony Compo Chairperson Hill called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room at the Town Hall. Janke made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Second by Gerard. Motion carried. Gerard made a motion to approve the current vouchers in the amount of $ 144,597.26 (Check #’s 41466 –41495) to pay payroll and due bills and electronic payments in the amount of $ 5,133.34. Second by Compo. Motion carried. July receipts in the amount of $ 802,251.79 and July fund balances were reviewed. A Northwoods Trail resident was present to discuss what his options are for selling a parcel of land that he owns. The parcel also uses Northwoods Trail for access. Because there are already five houses using the road, no additional new home permits will be issued unless the road is brought up to Township specifications. It was explained that the Board is limiting the

number of houses on private roads due to concerns for public safety and the ability for emergency vehicles to access properties. It was also noted that there is no road maintenance agreement in place between the property owners. It was suggested that he speak to the others on the road to see if they’ll share the cost. The road easement will also be looked into to see what parcels benefit from the easement. The 2017 levy that was approved in March at the Annual Town Meeting was reviewed. The Annual Meeting will be reconvened on August 23 to make any changes that are needed before the levy is certified to property taxes. Peleski suggested that money for an additional road crew employee be moved from the Business Park Debt Service Fund to the Road and Bridge Fund to cover this expense without increasing the levy. This will be discussed further at the August 23 meeting. A letter was received from Chief Kevin Schroeder from the Cloquet Area Fire District inquiring whether the Town Board intends to continue to support the Advance Life Support (ALS) ambulance service that the fire district provides. It is the Board’s intent to continue to support ALS coverage through the fire district. A police committee meeting will be scheduled for September 7 to review the proposed agreement with Carlton County Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement services. The sale of four lots in the Business Park to Old Dominion should be complete on August 24. The personnel committee will meet before the reconvened Annual Meeting to discuss employee wage increases. The road crew is currently working on East Stark Road in preparation for paving next year. A motion to adjourn was made at 7:32 p.m. by Janke with a second by Gerard. Motion carried.SEPTEMBER 1, 2016Present: Terry Hill, Ruth Janke, Bill Gerard, Tony Compo, Rhonda Peleski, Sara Jankofsky Absent: Dave Sunnarborg Chairperson Hill called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room at the Town Hall. Janke made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Second by Gerard. Motion carried. Compo made a motion to approve the current vouchers in the amount of $ 21,459.96 (Check #’s 41496 - 41522 ) to pay payroll and due bills and electronic payments in the amount of $ 6,307.77. Second by Gerard. Motion carried. The paving of the roads in the Business Park is out for bids. They will be opened on Sept, 13 to be reviewed by the Board at the Sept. 15 meeting. The law enforcement committee will meet on September 9 to review the proposed agreement with the Carlton County Sheriff’s Department for police coverage. The driveway on Larson Road where a gate will be installed first needs to be surveyed. MSA will have their survey person do the work when he’s in the area. WLSSD will hold a hearing on Thursday, Sept 15 to take public comment on a proposed ordinance change regarding inflow and infiltration (I &I). The changes would require that any building that’s being sold or transferred would need to be inspected for I & I and a certificate of compliance be issued. All municipalities would be responsible for the inspections. The Town’s engineer will represent the Town at the hearing and express the concerns with the amendment. Two STAR grant applications have been submitted to the DNR for review. One would help cover the costs of updating the comprehensive land use plan. The other is for updating the facilities at Northridge Park. The water at Northridge Park has not passed the MN Department of Health testing this year and has not been drinkable. Since it’s so late in the year, the water and well will be sterilized in the spring. The refrigerator in the community room has not been working since early August. It was purchased two years ago and is no longer under warranty. Peleski has been in contact with Whirlpool and they will not assist with the cost of the repairs. Daugherty Appliance will contact their sales representative to see if there is anything that can be done. The repairs are estimated at just over $1,000. Jankofsky has been working on the easement for the drainage culvert on Maple Drive that is need of repair. The road crew continues to work on E. Stark Road to prepare it for blacktopping next year. At 7:00 p.m. a motion was made by Gerard with a second by Janke to adjourn the regular meeting and open the assessment hearing for completion Town Board minutes cont. on page 10

School Lunch Menu


November 2016 View student’s meal accounts on Parent Portal www.esko.k12.mn.us

School Lunch/Breakfast Prices:

Lunch:Grades 1-6 $2.20Grade 7-12 $2.30Adults $3.60Reduced Lunch $.00Milk $.35

Breakfast:Kindergarten $.00Grades K-12 $1.10Adult $1.75Reduced Breakfast $.00Milk $.35

Please send check in an envelope labeled with exactly what is being purchased. Lactose reduced milk will be provided to a student upon written request from a parent/guardian.

Breakfast is served from 7:50 - 8:10 amNo Charging Meals

Alternate menu for grades 7-12 only. Subject to change.Daily ala carte options available for grades 9-12.NOVEMBER 2016 LUNCH MENU

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY *Alternate menu for grades 7-12 only. *Low fat or fat free milk offered daily with breakfast & lunch.

1 Breakfast: Mini Pancake/ Sausage Wraps Lunch: Hamburger/Bun, Cheese Slice, Lettuce/Tomato, Baked Beans, Cukes/Dip, Fruit Sauce Alt: Salad Bar

2 Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll or Donut, HB Egg Lunch: Chicken Noodle Soup, Bologna Sandwich, Whole Grain Mini Crackers, Fresh Broccoli Cup, Fresh Fruit Alt: Mini Pizza

3 Breakfast: Sausage Breakfast Pizza Lunch: “Lunch Brunch” French Toast, Sausage Links, Tri Tater, Baby Carrots, Applesauce Alt: Soup/Sandwich

4 Breakfast: Colby Cheese Omelet, Mini Bagel Lunch: Cheese or Mexican Pizza, Romaine Lettuce Salad, Winter Veggie Mix, Fresh Fruit Alt: Hot Dog Bar

7 Breakfast: Bagel Choice, Cream Cheese Lunch: Corn Dog, Sweet Potato Tots, Baked Beans, Peas & Carrots, Fresh Fruit Alt: Chicken Burger

8 Breakfast: Pancake/Sausage on a Stick Lunch: Pizza Burger/Bun, Crinkle Cut Fries, Garden Salad, Green Beans, Fruit Sauce Alt: Salad Bar

9 Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll or Donut, HB Egg Lunch: Chili, Cheesy Bosco Stick, Carrots/Celery Sticks, Crackers, Apple Alt: Chicken Alfredo

10 Breakfast: Sausage Breakfast Pizza Lunch: Breaded Pork Chop, Cheesy Hash Browns, Steamed Mixed Vegetables, Cinnamon Roll, Fruit Sauce Alt: Soup/Sandwich

11 Breakfast: French Toast Sticks Lunch: Turkey Sub, Cheese Slice, Lettuce/Tomato, Cole Slaw, Pickle Spear, Fresh Fruit Alt: Stuffed Crust Pizza

14 Breakfast: Muffin Choice, Yogurt Cup Lunch: Shrimp Poppers, Au Gratin Potatoes, Steamed Carrots, Dinner Roll, Fresh Fruit Alt: Burger Bar

15 Breakfast: Mini Pancake/ Sausage Wraps Lunch: Hot Dog/Bun, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Chips, Fresh Veggie Cup, Fruit Sauce Alt: Taco Salad Bar

16 Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll or Donut Lunch: Sloppy Joe/Bun, Cheese Slice, Whole Kernel Corn, Cukes/Dip, Fresh Fruit Alt: Soup/Sandwich

17 Breakfast: Sausage Breakfast Pizza Lunch: Chicken & Cheese Burrito, Lettuce/Tomato, Spanish Rice, Refried Beans, Fruit Sauce Alt: Pulled Pork Sandwich

18 Breakfast: Colby Cheese Omelet, Mini Bagel Lunch: Cheese or Mexican Pizza, Spinach/Lettuce Salad, Steamed Broccoli, Fresh Fruit Alt: Chicken Strips

21 Breakfast: Bagel Choice, Cream Cheese Lunch: Mini Corn Dogs, Sweet Potato Tots, Green Beans, Fresh Veggies, Fresh Fruit Alt: Garlic Cheese Bread

22 Breakfast: Pancake/Sausage on a Stick Lunch: Chicken Patty/ Bun, Waffle Fries, Baked Beans, Peas & Carrots, Fruit Sauce Alt: Salad Bar

23 Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll or Donut, HB Egg Lunch: Spaghetti in Meat Sauce, Garlic Toast, Whole Kernel Corn, Fresh Veggie Cup, Frozen Fruit Cup Alt: Sausage/Egg/Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

24 NO SCHOOL

25 NO SCHOOL

28 Breakfast: Muffin Choice, Yogurt Cup Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Twister Fries, Steamed Mixed Veggies, Dinner Roll, Fresh Fruit Alt: Shrimp Poppers

29 Breakfast: Mini Pancake/ Sausage Wraps Lunch: Polish/Bun, Mac & Cheese, Peas & Carrots, Fresh Veggie Cup/Dip, Fruit Sauce Alt: Salad Bar

30 Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll or Donut Lunch: Hot Ham & Cheese/Bun, Potato Smiles, Corn on the Cob, Fruited Gelatin Alt: Lasagna Roll Up

*Fruit & a juice cup offered daily with breakfast. *WGR Cereal may be substituted for main breakfast item.

RECYCLING SHED HOURSThe recycling center is located at the Town Hall at 25 E. Harney Road. Year-round hours of operation are:Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 2 pm to 6 pmSaturday 9 am. to 1 pmPlease do not leave items at the facility when it is unattended.DOG AND CAT LICENSES ARE REQUIREDAll dogs and cats within Thomson Township must be licensed. Licenses can be obtained at the Thomson Town Hall, 25 E. Harney Road, Esko or Friends of Animals, 1418 Highway 33 South, Cloquet.Fees are: $ 5.50 for a spayed or neutered animal$ 10.50 for an animal not spayed or neutered.These licenses are good for 2 years. Proof of current rabies shot must be provided. Please call the Town Office at 879-9719 if you have any questions.The Town does have a leash - running at large ordinance. All animals must be under their owner’s control at all times and not on neighboring properties.

Animal control is provided by Friends of Animals in Cloquet.

They can be reached at 879-1655.

CURFEW FOR MINORSJust a reminder that there is a curfew ordinance for minors in Thomson Township. “Curfew hours” are 11:00 p.m. on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 12:00 midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, until 6:00 a.m. the following day.A minor for the purpose of this ordinance means any person under 18 years of age.You can view a copy of the entire ordinance on our website or at the Town Office.PLOWING POLICYA plowing and sanding policy has been adopted by the Town Board. You can read it on our website: thomson.govoffice.com

TOWN BOARD MEETINGSThe Town of Thomson Board of Supervisors holds their regular meetings on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are held in the Town Board Room at the Town Hall, 25 E. Harney Road.

TOWN HALL RENTALSRemember: The Town Hall is available for private rentals. Contact the Town Office at 879-9719 for details or visit our website: thomson.govoffice.net

THOMSON TOWN OFFICEThe Thomson Town Office is located at 25 E. Harney Road. The regular office hours are Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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