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Did you know that ketchup can clean copper and that mustard can be used as an exfoliating face mask? Also, they’re both really good on hot dogs.
And did you know that you can keep carryout pizza warm on the way home by setting it on the passenger seat and turning on the seat warmer? If you have a passenger and they resent having to sit in the backseat just tell them the pizza called shotgun.
These are all valuable tips I learned in an online article called 200 Hacks to Make Life Easier. If you waste as much time online as I do, you’ve noticed that what we once called “tips” or “hints from Heloise” are now called hacks. And there are a lot of them. There are life hacks, travel hacks, cooking hacks and personal finance hacks. There are car maintenance hacks, ballroom dancing hacks and rock climbing hacks. And there are hacks to burgle proof your home, hacks to prevent your computer from being hacked and writing hacks to keep you from being a hack.

The news arrived Tuesday and it was welcome: finally, Shagawa Lake was open.
But the winner of the Ely Echo’s annual Ice Out contest wasn’t the only one happy.
Those planning to wet a line this weekend or counting on the arrival of visiting anglers were joined by others with smiles on their faces.
After a long, cold and snow-filled winter, and an April that had a never-ending combination of more cold, and more snow, the open waters were more than just a sign that spring hard arrived.
It was much more symbolic than that.
We’d like to think it was a sign of better things to come.
Winter seemed to hang on for dear life in the Ely area, and even the most optimistic among us were beaten down in April.
Even those who love winter have to admit that enough was enough.
An open Shagawa Lake, and the sunny skies and warm temperatures that have finally arrived in Ely, are the portent of things to come.

by Tom Coombe
Ely’s high school girls track team piled up points in numerous events, but field events remained their strength Tuesday at Aurora.
The Timberwolves were second among four teams at a meet hosted by Mesabi East, but the Wolves had two of the top-three places in two field events and top-three outings in three others.
Senior Ande Visser won the discus with a personal record throw and was second in the shot put, while her younger sister Sarah was second in the triple jump and third in the long jump.
Ely’s Kellen Thomas, Natasha Fulkrod and Audrey Thomas also had top-three finishes in field events.
The Ely lineup had strong contributions all around for the day, with ninth-graders Raymus Cavalier and Anna Dunn giving the Wolves a one-two showing in the 3,200 meter run.
In the hurdles, senior Lauren Olson (300) and junior Morgan McClelland (100) had runner-up showings and Ely had four second-place relays.

The Vermilion Ironwomen’s season came to an end over the weekend, but one of its top players was lauded by the Minnesota Community Athletic Conference.
Centerfielder Riley Roden was named MCAC North Division Player of the Week for her efforts.
The freshman from Monticello, who was one of the state’s top hitters all sesason long, went a sizzling 12-for-22 for the week with a .545 batting average.
Roden’s tear included two home runs, four doubles, 10 runs scored and 10 runs batted in. She added three stolen bases for good measure.
To top it off, Roden had a pair of victories in the pitcher’s circle as VCC closed out its season with a record of 7-13 in the division, and 7-16 overall.
Roden got the pitching victory May 5 in Ely, as Vermilion downed Hibbing 8-7 in the opening game of a division twinbill, which turned out to be the team’s only home outing of the season.

POSITION OPENING
Ely Public Schools
Assistant Volleyball Coach

Ely Public Schools is looking for an Assistant Volleyball Coach for the 2022 fall season. Background check required.

Qualifications include:
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred;
• Previous coaching experience preferred;
• Must be available for several practices/
games per week from August through
October, including some weekends and
during school break periods.

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

A complete application must include the following:
• District Application
• Resume

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

Stipend: $3,920

Deadline to apply: June 1, 2022; open until filled.

Ely Echo May 14, 21 & 28, 2022

POSITION OPENING
Ely Public Schools
Head Nordic Ski Coach

Ely Public Schools is looking for a Head Boys and Girls Nordic Ski Coach for the 2022-2023 winter season. Background check required.

Qualifications include:
• Bachelor’s Degree;
• Coaching licensure or ability to obtain
(certification required to be an MSHSL
head coach prior to the start of the 2022-
2023 season);
• Previous coaching experience preferred.
• Must be available for several practices/
ski meets from early November through
mid-February, including some weekends
and during school break periods.

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

A complete application must include the following:
• District Application
• Resume
• Copy of credentials declaring appropriate
License (per M.S. 122A.22)

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.