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Remembering Ranier: New book by Bernie “Spike” Woods captures essence of small-town childhood, By FAYE WHITBECK, Staff Writer - Daily Journal June 5th, 2008 Vol. 97 No. 234
Accolades
“Anyone who has ever grown up in a small town will not be able to put this book down.”
Larry Bollig, co-host of “Bare Facts and Fish Tales,” KSTP Radio – 1500 AM, St. Paul/Minneapolis, and Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame Inductee
“Bernie’s talents are his powers of observation, his unusual memories of the characters who lived here and made Ranier what it is. They have been eulogized forever in his written accounts of their presence.”
David “Tromp” Trompeter, life-long Ranier resident, retired teacher, and retired Ranier Councilman (member for thirty-five years), including three terms as Mayor.
“The older you grow, the more you recognize that true treasure is not far from your own house and neighborhood. Bernie has an amazing ability to see those treasures, even the tarnished ones, for what they are; the simple joys we are all intended to enjoy. This book is down-to-earth, refreshing spirituality.”
The Rev. Thomas M. Aitken, Pastor, first Lutheran church, International Falls, MN
“Ranier is a very special place. Spike Woods does a wonderful job of revealing why.”
Jennifer (Hunt) Gelo, Sandy Point, Lake Kabetogama, Minnesota, author of Birds of Voyageurs National Park, and (for twenty years) Executive Director of the Voyageurs National Park Association.
“In a Rockwellian manner, Mr. Woods has recorded the essence of growing up in a small town in Northern Minnesota. His eye and pen have captured the everyday activities of life in a small lakeside village. His reminiscences are a must-read.”
Edgar S. Oerichbauer, Executive Director, Koochiching Museums and Mayor, City of Ranier
“Bernie ‘Spike’ Woods' artwork and writings gives us a view of Ranier that captures the essence and charm of this quaint little village at the junction of Rainy Lake and Rainy River.”
Len Millard, native of International Falls,MN photojournalist and archivist
"Bernie 'Spike' Woods' art portraying life in Ranier captures the small details that make it such an unforgettable place for anyone who's had the opportunity to visit. Woods' work shows his deep affection for his hometown, a village rich in history and character on Rainy Lake".
Dave Knutson, former editor of the International Falls Daily Journal and former Ranier resident.
“I was raised in a great little city – International Falls – but after reading this book I wish that I could’ve grown up in Ranier.”
Mike “Lefty” Curran, Maple Grove, MN, goalie, silver medal-winning U.S. Olympic Hockey Team 1972, Sapporo, Japan, inductee of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, and retired history teacher.
Here are more comments from various "A" List wannabes:
“I loved it!” – Mary Ann (Woods) Kasich
“Outstanding!” – Ed Woods Jr.
“Gosh, golly gee!" – Pam(Woods) Wenberg
“What a book!” – Naomi Woods
“Ranier rules!” – Connie (Woods) Prince
“Fantastic!” – Barry (Woody) Woods
“Great Stories!” – Fred Woods
“He ain’t heavy!” – Laurie (Woods) Hedlund
“He’s my brother!” – Paula (Woods ) Smith
“Wow!” – Bernie (Spike) Woods
“That’s my boy!” – Marvel “Dode” Woods
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