Tom Bonar

The Bald Spot

Blackduck American - 06/23/2008
What do you do when boredom sets in? Is there one particular cure you have for the “there’s nothing to do” syndrome? Do you pick up a good book, go online, flip on the TV or grab the video game controls?

Glennis Moon

Pathways through our past

Blackduck American - 06/23/2008
Squaw Lake, July 21, 1990 “Mayor Steve Downs of Squaw Lake proclaims July 21 – Niska Day,” so said the headlines of The Niska Review. “In recognition of the 1990 Niska Family Reunion and of the many contributions of the Niska family to the Squaw Lake Community, I do hereby proclaim July 21, 1990 to be Niska Day in the City of Squaw Lake,” said Downs.

Mary Nipp

Pathways through our past

Blackduck American - 06/16/2008
Step back to the past The other night, all the lights went out in town. No one could buy gas as the pumps didn’t work and if they had, the tills could not ring up the sales. No one could punch out as the time clocks wouldn’t work. It makes one realize just how much we depend on electricity.

Jack Swenson

Across The Lake

Blackduck American - 06/23/2008
Minnesota’s capitol city has been picked as one of four in the nation to receive Ford Foundation grants aimed at planning ahead. A new software program will aid in developing a vision for St. Paul’s future. Similar grants have gone to Boston, Los Angeles and Astoria, OR. The stated goal is to insure that in looking ahead, vulnerable segments of the population are not overlooked.