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The Civilian Conservation Corps — born out of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal at the height of the Great Depression — supplied jobs to more than 77,000 Minnesotans in need. Their work left a lasting legacy, visible today in Minnesota’s thriving forests, state park amenities, and soil conservation practices.

The students and faculty of Bemidji State University publish four literary publications annually.
“Dust & Fire” features the poetry, prose and art of Minnesota women and is the product of BSU’s Women’s Studies.
The preface of the 2008 “Dust & Fire” reads in part:
“Within this anthology, female poets bring their writings forward, exposing emotional depths. The poetry contained here is ripe with beauty and truth. Telling their tales, these poems speak of the trials and joys of womanhood, and illustrate the intelligence and artistry with which these women write.”

By WAYNE BARRON

The latest offering in the current Border Concert series featured baritone Leon Williams in a superb show at Backus Auditorium. Accompanied by pianist Michael Fennelly, Williams thrilled the audience with his rich voice and personal charisma.
The April 4 concert opened with a trio of traditional spirituals, “Wade in the Water,” “There is a Balm in Gilead,” and “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho,” in which Williams demonstrated a depth of emotion that immediately won over his audience.

Steven J. Keillor is an historian living near Askov (Pine County). Keillor’s wife Margaret is from Littlefork (her father, Harold Louden, used to own Littlefork Lumber).

Keillor is an adjunct professor of history at Bethel University; author of “Shaping Minnesota’s Identity: 150 Years of State History” (2008), two political biographies, and several books on Minnesota history. Yes, he is the brother of celebrity satirist Garrison Keillor.

By DENNIS AND ANNETTE BUSH

Our Koo-chi-ching Twirlers first club dance and our new dancer graduation was an amazing success. WOW !!! What a dance!
It’s still hard to believe how many dancers made the trip to Littlefork to celebrate with us and gave us so much support.

Two local writers recently shared their poetry and stories at a performance at Rainy River Community College.
Kate Miller recited some of her nature poems, such as: “You Can Take the Girl Out of Minnesota, But You Can’t Take Minnesota Out of the Girl” as well as “Birch Tree.”
Miller moved the audience with a poem she dedicated to a friend who died of cancer. The words of the poem were all nouns. Not realizing its rhythm initially, Miller later found that the words fit a classical piano piece she had played since she five years old.

Miller and Woods share poems, stories, performances Tuesday

The work of writers Kate Miller and Naomi Woods will be shared Tuesday during an evening of poetry reading, storytelling and performance art at the Rainy River Community College theater from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
The local community is invited to attend this event featuring the talent of the two local women, according to Doug Blumhardt, RRCC instructor.
The evening’s presentations will be divided between the women with an intermission. Refreshments will be served.

Miller

Sean Maguire (Robin Williams), Good Will Hunting (1997)
…I’d ask you about love, you’d probably quote me a sonnet. But you’ve never looked at a woman and been totally vulnerable. Known someone that could level you with her eyes, feeling like God put an angel on earth just for you. Who could rescue you from the depths of hell. And you wouldn’t know what it’s like to be her angel, to have that love for her, be there forever, through anything…"

Paul (Michael Rapaport), Beautiful Girls (1996)

‘Rope’s End’
to be presented at Townshend Theatre

The Manitoba Theatre Centre Regional Tour is coming to Fort Frances on Feb. 7.
The play “Rope’s End” by Douglas Bowie will be presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre.
The museum released this information on the play:

Journal Staff Report

The Fort Frances Museum is currently presenting an exhibition of the works of local artist Millie Eide Gladu (1925 – 1993).
A painter, sculptor and draftsman, as well as an active member of the Fort Frances art community starting in the 1950s; Millie dedicated her life to teaching and creating art, and was involved in the formation of the Fort Frances Art Club.
Throughout her career she experimented with a variety of styles and media and had works exhibited throughout Canada, the United States and England.