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POSITION OPENING
Ely Public Schools
Temporary Summer Skills Paraprofessional
(2 Positions)

Ely Public Schools is accepting applications for two Temporary Summer Skills Paraprofessionals; background check required.

Qualifications include:
• Associate’s Degree/equivalent or Para
Pro Certification
• Preferred experience working with
school age children
• Evidence of ability to work cooperatively
and communicate effectively in a
collaborative setting.

Application available at: www.ely.k12.mn.us

A complete application must include the following:
• District Application
• Resume
• College Transcripts
• 2 letters of recommendation

Return materials to: Ely Public Schools, Attn: Superintendent, 600 E. Harvey St., Ely, MN 55731 or email mwognum@ely.k12.mn.us

POSITION OPENING
Ely Public Schools

Ely Public Schools is accepting applications for the following Extra-Curricular Vacancies beginning the 2022-2023 school year as per the current Master Agreement between ISD #696 and the Ely Education Association. A background check is required.

POSITION STIPEND
Student Council Advisor $2,000
Fall Musical Director $2,500

A complete application must include the following:
• Cover letter
• District Non-Licensed Application
• Resume

Application available at: www.ely.k12.mn.us

Return materials to: Ely Public Schools, Attn: Superintendent, 600 E. Harvey St., Ely, MN 55731 or email mwognum@ely.k12.mn.us. Contact Memorial HS/MS Principal Megan Anderson at (218) 365-6166 ext. 1726 or manderson@ely.k12.mn.us with any questions.

FOR SNOWPLOWING

On the 31st day of May 2022, at 9 a.m. in the Board Room of Independent School District #696, the written quotes for snowplowing for the school calendar year of 2022-2023 shall be opened. The quotes must conform to the specifications that are available to interested parties and which are on file with the Superintendent’s office at 600 E. Harvey St., Ely, Minnesota. After reviewing the quotes, the District shall award a contract by direct negotiation consistent with the terms of Minn. Stat. 471.345.

Ely Echo May 7 and 14, 2022

BREAD

Ely Public Schools – ISD #696 is seeking bread quotes for the 2022-2023 school year. The quotes must conform to the specifications that are available to interested parties and which are on file with the District Office. For specifications contact mwognum@ely.k12.mn.us. Quotes are due no later than 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

Ely Police Department
Ely, MN
Full-time Patrol Officer Deadline: Friday, June 10, 2021 at 5pm

The Ely Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of a full-time Patrol Officer. Our department consists of 7 fulltime licensed peace officers and 1 administrative assistant. Starting base salary for 2022 is $28.80, with pay increases at 6 months, 1 year, and reaching top pay at year 2 (2022 rate $30.43). Longevity steps on top of base pay at years 3 (1.2 %), 4 (1.6 %), 5 (2%), 10 (3%), 15 (4%), 20 (5%), 25 (6%), and 30 (7 %). Employees also shall receive 4 % wage shift differential for all hours worked between 3:00pm and 7:00 am. Benefits include, health, dental, health savings, uniform allowance, 13 paid holidays, 2 personal days, vacation and sick leave.

Boards and Committee Openings

The City of Ely is calling for interested applicants to fill the following vacancies on the

Heritage Preservation Commission
1- three year term
*resident

Telecommunications Advisory Board
1- two year term
*subscriber/resident

Tree Board
2- three year terms
*resident or non-resident

For more information on the committees go to www.ely.mn.us - City Government – Commissions, Committees, Boards. If you are interested in serving on a committee please remit a letter of interest or fill out the “Application to serve on city commission” and remit to the Ely City Clerk’s Office, 209 E. Chapman Street, Ely, MN or email casey.velcheff@ely.mn.us by June 2nd at Noon. Questions, please contact the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office at 218-226-5474 or 218-226-5449.

Casey Velcheff
Deputy Clerk

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:

The Ely Utilities Commission will be having a public meeting at 4:30 PM on Wednesday May 25th at the Council Chambers in City Hall located at 209 E. Chapman Street to review the application of biosolids on private land located at 3151 County Road 904 located in unorganized township 61-13. This location has been permitted since 2011 and is scheduled to receive two applications in the upcoming cropping season. Utility staff will review the current permit and the procedure and requirements for land applications. If there are any questions concerning the application site, please contact Harold R. Langowski, Clerk-Treasurer at elyod@ely.mn.us or call 218-504-5140

Ely Echo
May 14, 2022
May 21, 2022

The time for cleaning up graves and grounds at the cemetery has arrived in preparation for Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th. Decorations such as old wreaths, faded, and deteriorated artificial arrangements should be picked up and removed. Some have blown across the access roads making things look unsightly. Please help with cleaning them up as well as improving your gravesites preferably by May 22nd, but before Memorial Day Weekend.

There is fill, both gravel and topsoil, available for the taking. It can be found on the Dorothy Molter entrance road on the north end of the Memorial Gardens by the berm and also on the east end of the Cemetery.

School Board Meeting Minutes April 11, 2022
(Board approved 5/9/2022)

School Board Meeting Minutes April 25, 2022 (Board approved 5/9/2022)

Sheldon B. (“Nobby”, “Bud”) Norby, 91, of Ely passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at the Boundary Waters Care Center in Ely.
Sheldon was born on November 27, 1930 in Ely to Emil and Inez (Nixon) Norby and graduated from Ely High School. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War from 1950-1953. Nobby worked for the U. S. Forest Service for 35 years. After retirement, he enjoyed working at Ace Hardware in Ely.
Sheldon enjoyed working in his woodshop, fishing, bowling and dancing with his wife. He was a member of the VFW, AAD Temple Shrine and the Ely Masonic Lodge. Sheldon also loved spending time at the cabin on Eagles Nest Lake.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson Michael; and a sister Jane.
Sheldon is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Carol; daughter Fay (Tom) of Cottage Grove, MN, son Moe (Pam) of Amery, WI and granddaughter Alicia; and several nieces and nephews