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7/26/08 - NewsHopper
PRST STD U.S. Postage PAID Princeton, MN ZIP CODE 55371 Permit No. 2 The NewsHopper furnished FREE, because of the advertisers. Please let them know you appreciate it. July 26, 2008 Volume 9 • Issue 30 First Copy FREE, subsequent copies $1 per copy. 202 Minnesota Ave. N., Aitkin 218-927-6990 Fax: 218-927-6980 What's Inside Local photographer wins contest by connie pettersen Page 2 Obituaries/births Pages 4 & 5 River rat by connie pettersen Page 7 classifieds Pages 8-9 legal notices Page 10 Crosby & Ironton city council by kathy c. bryan Page 11 sheriff's report Page 12 Riverboat Days Snapshots by Connie pettersen Page 13 21 Washington St., Brainerd 218-454-4017 Fax: 218-454-4018 [email protected] www.NewsHopper.net Browning wins Miss Aitkin Pageant By Connie Pettersen Miss Aitkin 2008 is Alice Browning. She won her crown at the 26th annual Miss Aitkin Scholarship Pageant held in the Aitkin High School Auditorium on July 17. Theresa Larson was Pageant Director with Kari Paulson acting as Mistress of Ceremonies. The contestants and 2007 royalty performed an opening dance that was choreographed by First Princess Caitlin Jarvela. Browning is the daughter of Glenn and Tammy Browning. She was sponsored by Duane’s Photography. She also won the title of Miss Congeniality as elected by her peers. Browning is a senior at Aitkin High School. During her junior year, Browning was co-captain of her tennis team and a member of the National Honor Society. For her talent at the pageant, Browning sang “A Touch of the Master’s Hand” and played the violin. After high school, she plans to further her education in the areas of pre-med or pre-law. First Princess and winner of the Talent Competition was Ashley Papenfuss. Ashley is the daughter of Angie and Karl Hasskamp and Ryan and Jessica Papenfuss. Her sponsor was Frem’s Cabinetry. Her talent performance was a comic monologue. Ashley has won archery awards and enjoys athletics. She would like to pursue a career in elementary education after graduation next year from Aitkin High School. Meg Weimer was crowned Second Princess and also won Cutest Baby. Weimer is the daughter of Shanen and Dan Weimer. Reinhardt Auction Service sponsored Meg. She is a senior at Aitkin High School, a dual captain of Aitkin All Starz jazz and High Kick teams and has been involved in German Club and Bit & Bridle Saddle Club. Weimer plans on attending college and majoring in criminal justice. She performed a dance for her talent. In giving their final farewells as 2007 Aitkin royalty, Second Princess Nerissa Klingelhofer said she will always look back on all wonderful memories of this last year. “This experience is a chance of a lifetime,” said Klingelhofer. “Thank you so much Aitkin for allowing me to be your representative. It has provided me with so much more than I can ever imagine.” “Last year I went out for Miss Continued on Page 2 The surprised 2008 Miss Aitkin, Alice Browning, gets her crown. Photo courtesy of Duane’s Photography. State Auditor addresses Aitkin’s Association of Townships Blue Heron by warren nelson Page 14 By Philip Neese On July 17, Rebecca Otto spoke to the Aitkin County Association of Townships. She stated that part of her responsibility was to educate local government in procedures and practices that would safeguard against the misuse and abuse of funds. Rebecca Otto reported that local government in Minnesota spent over 20 billion dollars per year and that each year a certain few were found guilty of misuse of these funds. She also advised that her office has implemented procedures and reports that protect against this misuse. She urged township officials to be diligent in properly handling their finances. Rebecca Otto taught 7th grade science in public schools for five years. She was president of a company with 50 employees before becoming elected to the position of Minnesota State Auditor. She also served in the legislature and received the New Legislator of the Year Award. Mike Paulbeck is going doubly crazy with ways to save you money! 3Double the SAVINGS! days Fri., Sat. & Sun., July 25, 26 & 27 Highway 169 S., Aitkin • 218-927-6919 • Open 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. This gas coupon found on the back of your Paulbeck’s County Market receipts will be doubled July 25 - 27 If you want to make it easy, make it Lakewood Builders We can help you find land, assist with financing, design your home, clear your land and anything else you can think of. • Over 35 years in business • Over 700 area homes built • Homes for every lifestyle and price range • Firm price guarantee Lic. #004692 (218) 829-0212 • 1-800-742-6801 www.lakewoodbuilders.com Office located at Hwy. 371 North, across from Menards in Baxter 2 July 26, 2008 www.NewsHopper.net NewsHopperTM Miss Aitkin Pageant | Continued from Page 1 Aitkin for an unforgettable experience, crown or no crown,” said 2007 Princess Caitlin Jarvela. “When I was awarded the title, it turned into one of the most exhilarating years I had… I will never forget the people and the memories.” Outgoing Miss Aitkin, Kaisa Anderson, said that Aitkin is a place full of opportunity for all who seek it. “My advice to my successor is to enjoy your rein. Know there will always be those who look up to you, even when you don’t realize it.” The contestants and 2007 Miss Aitkin royalty performed a dance choreographed by First Princess Caitlin Jarvela. Meg Weimer’s dance for the talent competition. Weimer won Second Princess. Photo courtesy of Duane’s Photography. Alice Browning performing her talent. Photo courtesy of Duane’s Photography. The 2008 royalty: from left, Second Princess Meg Weimer, Miss Aitkin Alice Browning, First Princess Ashley Papenfuss. Photo courtesy of Duane’s Photography. Local photographer wins contest Cuyuna Range Chamber Power Boat Races Sat., July 26th & Sun. July 27 Noon to 3 pm • Crosby Memorial Park FREE ADMISSION New Playground Renovated Beach ~ Root Beer Floats Beer Gardens Food Vendors Live Music on the Bandstand Jamie Koop & Friends 4:30 pm Stool Pigeons 5:45 pm Donovan McNab 8 pm Stay Late for the Power Boat Party 5-10 p.m. Dance the night away under the stars with beautiful Serpent Lake as a backdrop Coach’s Restaurant and Bar • Deerwood • 218-534-3292 Cycle Path & Paddle Crosby • 218-545-4545 • Pequot Lakes • 218-568-5968 Kim Signs Inc. • Crosby • 218-546-8417 Koop Funeral Home • Crosby • 218-546-0000 Noble’s Place • Crosby • 218-546-7199 Northwoods Floral & Gifts • Crosby • 218-546-6089 Oars-N-Mine • Crosby • 218-546-6912 Papa John’s Pizza • Crosby • 218-546-6454 Ron’s Collision Center • Crosby • 218-546-5999 Unity Bank • Crosby • 218-546-5153 specials of the week Nice Selection of pre-owned Vehicles!!!...Too many to list!!! 03 Chevy LS Ext-Cab Local Trade and priced to sell! 03 Grand Marquis LS Ultimate edition, Local Trade! $8,495 $10,995 CUMMINGS AUTO SALES • Tune Ups • Alignments • Engine Repair • Tranny Service/Replacement • Tire Sales & Repair • Wrecker Service 24 hr. Towing After Hours 218-927-4484 Dealer License #17884 24 SECOND ST. NE • AITKIN 218-927-3015 • OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK By Connie Pettersen Duane’s Photography of Aitkin has won the Grand Prize for the annual American Color Imaging National children’s portrait contest. Duane’s winning portrait of Megan Host, also from Aitkin, was entered in the 9 to 12 year old category and was awarded Grand Prize as the best portrait in all age groups. Megan receives an $ 800 Savings Bond as well as a $1000 Gift Certificate to one of the following, Toys ‘R US, Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, Gap or Old Navy. She will also receive a 20 X 24 print of her winning portrait from American Color Imaging. Duane’s Photography won the grand prize over nearly 100 photography studios entering more than 1600 portraits. He also and received honorable mention of his portrait of Elizabeth Tibbetts, also in the 9 to 12 year old division. Duane also won the Grand Prize in 1996, as well as numerous other awards over the years. Duane’s has 30 years of professional portrait experi- The winning national photo. Duane was told that the judges chose this photograph above all others because “it came down to those very expressive eyes” and Duane captured them perfectly in his photo of Megan Host. ence. (For more information about Duane’s Photography located just north of the stoplight in downtown Aitkin, check out their website at www.duanesphotography. com or call 218-927-6214). Get It, Read It, Love It… BLACKROCK NewsHopper Need TERRACE Endless Opportunities A retirement living community where life is full a Well Drilled? of special friends... 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Entering of Open Class Flowers Noon to 6 p.m. .................................. Open Class Vegetables and Grains Entries 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. .... 4-H Non-Livestock Entry and Exhibit Judging - 4-H Building 6:30 p.m. . ....................................................... Flowers/Vegetables/Grains Judged 7 p.m. ...........................................................All 4-H Booths and Banner Complete Tuesday, July 29 Military Day 7 a.m. to Noon . ....................................................................4-H Livestock Entered 8 a.m. .................................................Fine Arts and Youth Arts Buildings Judged 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. ................................................................. 4-H Horses Entered 8 a.m. to 1 p.m........................................................................... 4-H Poultry Entered 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. ....................................................................... 4-H Rabbits Entered 9 a.m. .....................................................Medallion Clue - Administration Building 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. .................................................................. Stock Horses Entered 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. .................................All Exhibits in Place - All buildings Open 10 a.m. ...........................................4-H Horse Show (achievement) - Horse Arena 11 a.m. ..............................4-H Performance & Halter Horse Show - Horse Arena Horse Bowl Awards given between Western Pleasure and Trail Classes Noon ......... Midway Open - $15.00 Armbands - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Ride All You Want-Midway Noon 4-H Novice Showmanship Rabbit and Poultry - In Their Individual Barns 12:30 p.m. . .4-H Livestock Exhibitor MANDATORY MEETING - Livestock Arena 1 p.m. .......................................................4-H and FFA Rabbit Show - Rabbit Barn 1 p.m..............................................................................Pig Racing - Main Grounds 1 p.m. to 4 p.m............................Johnny Jay Huhta (Country) - Mills Free Stage 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. .......................................................... Play Bingo - Bingo Building 3 p.m..............................................................................Pig Racing - Main Grounds 3 p.m. .................................................... 4-H and FFA Poultry Show - Poultry Barn 3 p.m. .................4-H Novice Showmanship Dairy, Goat, Beef, Sheep and Swine - Livestock Arena 5 p.m. ............................................................................Pig Racing - Main Grounds 5 p.m. .................................................. 4-H and FFA Goat Show - Livestock Arena 5 p.m. to 7 p.m Ribbon Book Marks - Adult & Kids - Make ‘N Take Ben Franklin - Fine Arts Builiding 5:30 p.m. . ...........OPENING CEREMONIES - Civil Air Patrol Honor Guard - VFW - American Legion - Parade of Colors - Mills-Free Stage 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. .............Wayne Renn (Progressive Country) - Mills Free Stage 7:00 PM Moto-X Racing - Adults $10.00, Under 12 $5.00 (pit gates open at 4:00) - Grandstand 7 p.m. ............................................................................Pig Racing - Main Grounds 8 p.m. .............. 4-H Arts in Performance - 4-H Building Stage (following poultry judging) Wednesday, July 30 Senior Citizens Day EMS Day at the Public Safety Building featuring Medical Services from the county 9 a.m............................................................4-H/FFA Beef Show - Livestock Arena 9 a.m. ..............................................MEDALLION CLUE - Administration Building 10 a.m. .....................................Stock Horses Halter Class Judged - Horse Arena 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ..... Cloverbud Exploring Animals Activities - 4-H Building 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. .............................................................. Exhibit Buildings Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ..........................Coloring Contest Entries - Historical Society 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. . .....One Stroke Painting - Demonstrated by Rochelle Bertram - Ben Franklin - Fine Arts Builiding Noon ............................................... 4-H Horse Training Evaluation - Horse Arena Noon ........................ Outstanding Senior Citizen Recognition - Mills Free Stage Noon ................................................... Free Flowers to Seniors - Mills Free Stage Noon Midway Opens - $20.00 Armbands - Noon to 5:00 PM - Ride All You Want - Midway 1 p.m. ...................................................... 4-H Horse Show (Games) - Horse Arena 1 p.m..............................................................................Pig Racing - Main Grounds 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. .....................Country Polkateers (Variety) - Mills Free Stage 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. .......................................................... Play Bingo - Bingo Building 2 p.m. ............................................4-H Sheep and Swine Show - Livestock Arena 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ....Swedish Weaving - Adult Make ‘N Take - Ben Franklin - Fine Arts Building 3 p.m. ............................................................................Pig Racing - Main Grounds 5 p.m. ...................................... 4-H and FFA Dairy Cattle Show - Livestock Arena 5 p.m. ............................................................................Pig Racing - Main Grounds 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. ..Jumbo Clothespin Frame - Adult Make ‘N Take - Ben Franklin - Fine Arts Building 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. .......... Alan Godage Band (Classic Country) - Mills Free Stage 7 p.m. ..... Baja Rally Flat Track - Adults $10.00, Under 12 $5.00 (Pit Gates Open 4:00) - Grandstand 7 p.m. ............................................................................Pig Racing - Main Grounds 7 p.m. .....4-H Arts in Performance (Following Dairy Show) - 4-H Building Stage 9 p.m. .......4-H Livestock & Horses Released (must be out by 10:00 PM, except those staying for open class) Thursday, July 31 AG Day Sarah Dano, Coordinator - 218-825-0031 All day activities include: Guessing Contest, Scavenger Hunt and Vote for your Favorite 4-H Animal. Fire Department Day at Public Safety Building featuring the County Fire Fighting Services. Morning 4-H Livestock Change Over - 4-H to Open Class 8 a.m. to Noon . .......................................................... Open Class Livestock Entry 8 a.m. to Noon . ...........................................Open Class Rabbit and Poultry Entry 9 a.m................................................MEDALLION CLUE - Administration Building 10 a.m. .................................. 4-H Pet and Cat Show (live animals) - 4-H Building 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. .............................................................. Exhibit Buildings Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ..........................Coloring Contest Entries - Historical Society 11 a.m. .....................................................Century Farms - Birney Wilkins Garden 11 a.m. ..................................... Agriculture Recognition - Birney Wilkins Garden 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chinese Brush Painting - Demonstration by Gail Walsh - Ben Franklin - Fine Arts Building Noon Midway Opens - $20.00 Armbands - Noon to 5:00 PM - Ride All You Want - Midway Noon ............................................................................Egg Toss - Livestock Arena Noon ...........................................................Milk Drinking Relay - Livestock Arena Noon to 4 p.m. ..........Open Class Draft, Pony, Mini & Bridle Path Horse Entries 12:30 p.m.......... 4-H Demonstration - Youth in Action, Publice Speaking, Horse Demonstrations, and Horse Speaking - 4-H Building Stage 1 p.m. ............................................................................Pig Racing - Main Grounds 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Dragonfly Spoons - Kids Make ‘N Take - Ben Franklin - Fine Arts Building 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fabulous Stool Pigeons (Christian Rock) - Mills Free Stage 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. .......................................................... Play Bingo - Bingo Building 2 p.m. ........................................Open Class Dairy Cattle Show - Livestock Arena 3 p.m. ............................................................................Pig Racing - Main Grounds 4 p.m. ................................................................. Kids Pedal Pull - Mills Free Stage 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Beading for Adults - Adults Make ‘N Take - Ben Franklin - Fine Arts Building 5 p.m. ............................................................................Pig Racing - Main Grounds 5 p.m. ................Open Class Dairy Goat & Market Goat Show - Livestock Arena 6 p.m. Common Horseman Clinic & Opening Communication Between Horse and Rider - Bethany Bernatsky - Horse Arena 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Oil Painting - Demonstration by Jan Allee - Ben Franklin - Fine Arts Building 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. ..................Sh-Boom (50s & 60s Rock 'n Roll) - Mills Free Stage 7 p.m. ............................................................................Pig Racing - Main Grounds 7 p.m. Demolition Derby - Adults $10.00, Under 12 $5.00 (pit gates open 4:00 P.M.) - Grandstand Friday, August 1 TEEN DAY - Talent Shows Kay Johnson, Coordinator 8:30 a.m. ............................................ Open Class Rabbit Show -Rabbit Building 8:30 a.m. ..........................................Open Class Poultry Show - Poultry Building 9 a.m. ..............................................MEDALLION CLUE - Administration Building 10 a.m....................................................Open Class Beef Show - Livestock Arena 10 a.m. to noon Wilton Cake Decorating - Demonstration by Anita Adams - Ben Franklin - Fine Arts Building 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. .............................................................. Exhibit Buildings Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ....................................... Coloring Contest - Historical Society 11 a.m. ......Open Class Bridle Path, Pony & Mini Horses Judged - Horse Arena Noon ..Midway Open - $20.00 Armbands - Noon to 5:00 PM - Ride All You Want - Midway 1 p.m. ............................................................................Pig Racing - Main Grounds 1 p.m. .................................................................... 4-H Food Review - 4-H Building 1 p.m. ..............................................."Pre-Teen" Talent Contest - Mills Free Stage 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. ............................................................ Play Bingo - Bingo Building 2 p.m. ..................................Open Class Sheep & Swine Show - Livestock Arena 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Create w/Perier Beads - Kids Make ‘N Take - Ben Franklin - Fine Arts Building 3 p.m. ............................................................................Pig Racing - Main Grounds 3 p.m. ............... 4-H Fashion Review Practice and Judging - 4-H Building Stage 3 p.m. ........................................................Draft Horse Halter Class - Horse Arena 3 p.m. ......................................................"Teen" Talent Contest - Mills Free Stage 4:30 p.m. . ...............................4-H Livestock Awards Program - Livestock Arena 5 p.m. ............................................................................Pig Racing - Main Grounds 5 p.m.......Mini, Draft & Pony Performance Show (entries 4-5 PM) - Horse Arena 5 p.m. .......................................... "Open Class" Talent Contest - Mills Free Stage 6 p.m. .....................................................4-H Fashion Review Show - 4-H Building 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Adult Creative Painting - Adult Make ‘N Take - Ben Franklin - Fine Arts Building 7 p.m. Baja Rally Races - Adults $10.00, Under 12 $5.00 (pit gates open 4:00 PM) - Grandstand 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. ..... Teen Dance - Silverline (Christian Rock) - Mills Free Stage 8 p.m. ..............................................4-H Arts In Performance - 4-H Building Stage 9 p.m. ...................................State Fair Sign-up Due (Posted in the 4-H Building) Saturday, August 2 Kid's Day Bonnie Hillman, Coordinator Special activities from 11 a.m. on to include, Free Stuffed Animal give-a-way, Dig for Nickles, Veggie Derby, Bike Give-a-way, Antique Tractor Parade hosted by the Brainerd Tractor Club and the Central MN Two Cylinder Club, and much more things to do all day. 9 a.m. ...............................State Fair and NE Livestock Meetings** - 4-H Building 9:30 a.m. .............................Antique Tractor Pull (Free Admission) - Grandstand 10 a.m......................................4-H/FFA Premier Showmanship - Livestock Arena 10 a.m................................................. State Horse Show Meeting** - 4-H Building 10 a.m. to noon Kids Bead a Bracelet - Kids Make ‘N Take - Ben Franklin - Fine Arts Building 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. "Baking Contest" - Fine Arts Building (see Premium Book for rules) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. .....................Home Depot Workshop for Kids - Bingo Building 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ...... Final Coloring Contest (Premium Book) Entries Accepted - Administration Building 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. .............................................................. Exhibit Buildings Open 10:30 a.m. .....................FFA Horse Halter Show, Free Admission - Horse Arena 11 a.m..................................................................Dig for Nickels - Mills Free Stage 11 a.m..............Open Horse Performance Show (entries 9-11 AM) - Horse Arena 11 a.m. ...................................State Fair Non-Livestock Meeting ** - 4-H Building Noon .........Antique Tractor Parade - (Through Fair Grounds) - Mills Free Stage Noon ................Irish Dancers (Immediately following parade) - Mills Free Stage Noon Midway Open - $20.00 Arm Bands - Noon to 5:00 PM/7:00 PM to 11:00 PM - Midway Noon to 2:00 p.m. Decorate a Foamie Visor - Kids Make ‘N Take - Ben Franklin - Fine Arts Building 1 p.m. ............................................................................Pig Racing - Main Grounds 1 p.m. .................4-H Cloverbud Exploring Animals Activities - Livestock Arena 1 p.m. ................................................................... Veggie Derby - Mills Free Stage 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. ..................Free Stuffed Animal Drawings Throughout the Day - Administration Building 2 p.m. ................................................................... Irish Dancers - Mills Free Stage 2:30 p.m. . .................................."Baking Contest" - Judged - Fine Arts Building 2:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. .................................................... Play Bingo - Bingo Building 3 p.m. ...........................................................................Pig Racing - Main Grounds 3 p.m. ................................................................. Minnow Races - Mills Free Stage 4 p.m. ................................................................... Irish Dancers - Mills Free Stage 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Create a Greeting Card - Adult Make 'N Take - Ben Franklin - Fine Arts Building 5 p.m. ...........................................................................Pig Racing - Main Grounds 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Crow Wing Cloggers/Square Dancing (Ray’s Promenader’s) - Mills Free Stage 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. ...............................Premium Checks - Administration Building 7 p.m. ...............................4-H Share The Fun Performance - 4-H Building Stage 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Cowboy, Hobo & the Drifter (Country) - Mills Free Stage 8 p.m. ............................................................... Extreme Bull Riding - Grandstand 9 p.m. .. 4-H, Horticultural, Fine Arts and Youth Arts Building Entries Released 9 p.m. .......................................................................... Livestock Entries Released 10 p.m. ....................................................................... Industrial Building Released ** State Fair Meetings: You must attend these meetings where you will receive information and important paperwork for your state or regional trip. At these meetings, you must complete your paperwork (including your parent's signature) and make necessary payments for your trip. Make sure a parent attends the meeting with you since their signature is required. July 29 August 2, 2008 Thank these following businesses for sponsoring this page! 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Littman, 83, of Aitkin formerly of McGregor and Brooklyn Center, died Sun., July 13, 2008, at Aitkin Health Services in Aitkin. Services will be held Tue., Aug. 5, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church near McGregor with Rev. Dan Heath officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Needle Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. She was born Oct. 9, 1924, in Albertville to Francis and Ruth (Lund) Duffy. She grew up and attended schools in North East Minneapolis. She married Rudolph Littman on July 25, 1942, in Brooklyn Center. They lived in Brooklyn Center for over 40 years. She worked as a teacher’s aide at the Earle Brown Elementary School in Brooklyn Center for 15 years. Upon retirement, in 1984, they moved to Big Sandy Lake near McGregor. She had been a resident at the Aitkin Health Services for the past year and a half. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in McGregor and former member of Hope Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. She was also a member of the McGregor Lions and past president of the McGregor Lioness Club. She also helped with the Special Olympics Program. She is survived by her husband, Rudy, Aitkin; daughters and sons-in-law: Mikki (Dave) Clyne, Princeton; Patti (Gerry) Page, Brooklyn Park; son and daughter-in-law, James (Barbara) Littman, Champlin; six grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Arrangements were with the Sorensen-RootThompson Funeral Home of Aitkin. Go to www. srtfuneral.com to sign the online guest register. Willard C. Tibbetts Willard C. Tibbetts, 88, of Aitkin, died Thur., July 17, 2008 ,at the Riverwood Health Care Center in Aitkin. Services were held held Tue., July 22, 2008, at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Aitkin with Rev. David Becker officiating. Burial was in the Lakeview Cemetery in Aitkin. He was born Aug. 5, 1919, in Aitkin, to James and Mary (McGillis) Tibbetts. He grew up and attended schools in Aitkin. He farmed his whole life and also drove truck for the Cattle Sales Barn, the Aitkin Coop Creamery and the Cuyuna Mines. He married Dora Peterson on Oct. 25, 1938, in Little Falls. They lived in Aitkin ever since. He was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Aitkin and the Lutheran Layman’s League. He is survived by his sons and daughter-inlaw: Harvey (Pat) Tibbetts, East Dubuque, IL; Rev. Ron Tibbetts, Grey Eagle; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Jean (Richard) Peterson, Aitkin; six grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Dora; sons, Duane and a stillborn baby; brothers: Donald, James, George, and Albert; and sisters: Margaret, Jessie and Mildred. Arrangements were with the Sorensen-RootThompson Funeral Home of Aitkin. Go to www. srtfuneral.com to sign the online guest register. Andrew G. Novicki Andrew G. Novicki, 86, of Emily, died Fri., July 18, 2008, at Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. Services were held Wed., July 23, 2008, at St. Emily’s Catholic Church in Emily. Burial was in the Pine Ridge Cemetery in Emily with full military honors given by the Myrin-James American Legion Post 443 of Ironton. He was born Jan. 21, 1922, in Minneapolis to John and Julia (Guzi) Novicki. He was a retired proprietor of Andy’s Broken Arrow Bar and Steakhouse in Emily. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, John (Carol) Novicki, St. Louis Park; daughters and sons-in-law: Andrea (Charles) Atwater, Emily; Mary (James) Meacham, Crosby; brother and sister-in-law, Michael (Gert) Novicki, Robbinsdale; sister, Dorothy Johnson, Anchorage, AK; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Edna; son, Andrew J. Novicki; daughters: Charlotte Novicki and Patricia Crow; sisters: Julia Wilson and Mary Novicki; and brother, John Novicki. Arrangements were with the Koop Funeral Home of Crosby. Matthew A. Kovatovich Matthew Anthony Kovatovich, 92, of Crosby, died Sat., July 19, 2008, at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby. Services were held Thur., July 24, 2008, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Crosby. Burial was in Lakewood Cemetery in Crosby. He was born July 2, 1916, in Ironton to Frank and Della (Ryan) Kovatovich. He was a retired Soo Line Railroad conductor with 37 years of service and a WWII US Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife, Gladyce; sons and daughters-in-law: Dennis (Jean) Kovatovich, Denver, CO; Richard Kovatovich, Crosby; Kelly (Linda) Kovatovich, Crosby; Damian (Jill) Kovatovich, Crosby; Patrick Kovatovich, San Diego, CA; Jason (Paula) Kovatovich, Brainerd; daughters and sons-in-law: Sharon (Richard) Hamilton, Marshall, MI; Colleen (Greg) Spalj, Minneapolis; Jennifer (Conrad) Turner, Deerwood; Kim (Joey) Kretzman, Edina; Nicholette Kovatovich and Jake Schlaeger, Minneapolis; brothers: Jerome Kovatovich, Tacoma, WA; Thomas Kovatovich, Dallas, TX; sisters: Faye Preston and Pat Stippes, both of California; 17 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were with the Koop Funeral Home of Crosby. Angeline B. Wadena Angeline B. Wadena (Gidagigwannebiikwe), 73, of McGregor, died Sun., July 20, 2008, at her residence. Services were held Thur., July 24, 2008, at East Lake Community Center. Tribal Rites were by Lee Staples. Burial was in the Big Sandy Burial Grounds. She was born July 24, 1934, in Cloquet to George and Susan (Manitou) Boyd, Sr. On July 13, 1972, in Aitkin, she married John Wadena. She was a cook for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and a home maker. She was a two time Midewin and a member of Drum Societies. She is survived by her sons: Richard Boyd, McGregor; Francis Colton, Isle; Roger Colton, McGregor; daughters: Eloise Colton, McGregor; Mary Dalquist, McGregor; Rosa Colton, McGregor; Alida Colton Matrious, Sandstone; Jennifer Wadena, McGregor; Ruth Sam, Onamia; brother, George Boyd Jr., McGregor; sisters: Kathy Hedstrom and Marene Hedstrom, McGregor; 23 grandchildren; SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2008, 10:00 AM three great-grandchildren; and LIGHT OF THE CROSS CHURCH numerous nieces, nephews, 2 BLOCKS WEST OF SUPER-VALU; GARRISON, MN other family and friends. Open to consignments or donations from community at large. She was preceded in death Clean, usable items in good working order are accepted. by her parents; husband, John; Sorry, no mattresses, box springs, husband, Roger Colton; brothhide-a-beds, TVs, or computer equipment. ers: Franklin, Charles and Lawrence; and sisters: Mabel, Items can be dropped off at church parking lot Susan, Bernice and Louise. Friday, Aug. 8, 8 AM to 8 PM and Arrangements were with the Saturday, Aug. 9 from 7:30 am to 9:30 am. Refreshments available. McGregor Funeral Home in McGregor. Go to www.srtfuAll proceeds benefit Light of the Cross. neral.com to sign the online Questions call 218.678.3550; 218.678.3492; 218.678.2034 guest register. AUCTION Koop Funeral Home 32 East Main St., P.O. Box 7 • Crosby, MN 56441 C.F. Michaloski, Director • Mary & Nick Zillmer, Owners/Directors • Traditional, Graveside & Memorial Funerals • Cremation Service • Out-of-town Arrangements • Pre-arrangement Plans Over 80 Years of Caring Service on the Cuyuna Range & Surrounding Areas 218-546-5531 Sorensen-Root-Thompson Aitkin, MN 218-927-2614 S R T The Association of Free Lutheran Congregations is conducting Worship Services in the Brainerd Lakes Area Sundays @ 7 p.m. Northland Aboretum 14250 Conservation Dr., Baxter, MN For further information or comments: AFCL Home Missions Department email: [email protected] Brainerd Contacts: 218-828-0750 or 218-562-4498 Visit AFLC website: www.aflc.org Links Info - HM 2008 Brainerd Project McGregor Funeral Home McGregor, MN 218-768-3136 Traditional • Cremation • Memorials • Pre-Arranged Funerals Directors: Jerry Thompson www.srtfuneral.com Jason Brezinsky church directory * Indicates handicap accessible. NOTE: All times are ALLIANCE Garrison* — Pastor Michael H. Palkie; Adult & Children’s SS 9:30; Worship & Children’s Church 10:30; Wed. 7 p.m. Church/Home Bible Study. McGregor/Big Sandy — Rev. S. DeMars, 4263408; E. of Sather’s Store; Worship 9:30; Children’s Church 10-10:30. ASSEMBLY OF GOD Aitkin — Rev. Dan Turner; SS 9; Worship 10; Wed. 7 p.m. Crosby — Rev. Michael Towers; Worship 10:30 Crosslake — Crossroads Christian, Rev. Gary Espeth; Hill City — Rev. G. Valley; Worship 10 and 6:30 p.m.; Bible Study Thurs. 7 p.m. Palisade — Pastor Ed Sornberger; SS 9; Worship 10; Bible Study, Wed. 7 p.m. at church, Wed. 7 p.m. kids games and bible activity, grades K-12. BAPTIST Aitkin — Westside, Pastor D. Smith; Worship 9 & 10:45; SS 11. Crosby — Bible Baptist, Pastor G. Fisher; SS 9:45; Service 10:45 and 6 p.m., Bible Study and Our Kids for Christ Wed. 7 p.m. Deerwood — Pastor W. Skog; SS 9:30; Worship 10:30 and 6 p.m.; Wed. Service, 7 p.m. Glory — Pastor R. F. Stauter, 927-3678; SS 9:15; Worship 10:30 am. Hill City — Pastor L. Lee; 697-2645; SS 9:45; Worship 11 am, 7 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.; Bible Study, Fri., 7 p.m. Isle — Pastor Nick Skogen; 676-3171; SS 9:30; Service 10:30; Bible Study, Wed., 7 p.m. Opstead — Pastor P. Johnson; 676-8859; SS 9:30; Worship, 10:30; Bible Study Wed., 7 p.m.; www. opsteadbaptist.tzo.com. CATHOLIC Aitkin — St. James, Fr. Paul Fruth, Mass: Sat. 4:30 pm; Sun. 8:30 am; Confession Sat. 3:45 p.m. Call 218-927-6581. Cromwell/Wright — Immaculate Conception, Mass: Sun. 11 Crosby — St. Joseph’s, Mass: Sat. 4 p.m.; Sun 10:30; Tue & Thu 8:30 Crosslake — Immaculate Heart, Mass: Sat. 4 p.m.; Sun. 8 & 10:30 Deerwood — St. Joseph’s, Fr. H. Eisel, Mass: Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 am; Daily: Mon. & Fri. 8:30. Emily — St. Emily, Fr. Roman Spoors, Mass: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10 am; 218-763-2101. Garrison — Our Lady of Fatima, Fr. Paul Fruth, Mass: Sat. 7 p.m.; Sun. 11 am; Confession Sat. before Mass. Hillman — Holy Family, Fr. Paul Fruth, Mass Sun. 9, confession before Mass. Hill City — St. John’s, Fr. Jerry Weiss; Fr. Keith Bertram, asst. pastor Mass: Sun. 8:30 McGrath — Our Lady of Fatima, Fr. J. Fleischhacker, O.S.C., Mass: Sun. 11. McGregor — Holy Family, Fr. J. Fleischhacker, O.S.C., Mass: Sat. 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 9. Vineland — St. Therese, Mass Sun. 11; Holy Days 8:30. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Aitkin — Worship and SS 10:00; Mtgs. 1st & 3rd Wed., 7:30 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of LATTER-DAY SAINTS Aitkin — Co. Rd. 12, Chapel Ph. 218-927-4454; Bradley Deuermeyer, Br. President, 218-9273875; Priesthood/Relief Society, 10; S.S. 11; Sac. Mtg. 11:50 COMMUNITY Aitkin Community — Nondenominational; 9272749; Worship 10; at 219-1st Ave. NE. Emily, Community Cornerstone Christian — Pastor Earl Ready; Worship 10, 41536 Birchwood Drive, Emily; 218-763-2939. Glen, mile east of Glen — Rev. R. Stauter; Worship 9, May- Oct. Grand Rapids — Solid Rock Church of God, Pastor Robert Kimberling; 218-326-0711; Sun. BS 9:30, Worship 10:30; Wed. BS 6:30 p.m. Jacobson Community Church (the little white church in Jacobson). Sun. SS (All ages) 9:30, Worship 10:30; Family Time 2nd & 4th Sundays; Wed. BS 7 p.m. Kimberly — Nature Ave. Rev. Rick Perry; Worship 9; Adult Bible Study & Sunday School 10:30; 218-927-6256. McGregor — Amazing Grace Christian Church; Worship 9:30 at McGregor VFW; Bible study Sat. 7 p.m. VFW basement; Contact: Pat Perrine 218-7682234 Merrifield — Community Church of the Nazarene, Pastor Larry Harshman; SS 9:45; Service 11 & 6 p.m.; Wed. Prayer Meeting, 7 p.m.; 218-829-7536. Merrifield — Ossipee Community, Pastor Ralph Hegman; SS 9:15; Service 10:30; Wed. Bible Study Prayer, 7:30 p.m. Nisswa — Christ Community Church, Pastor Dave Uhrich; Service 9; Fellowship 10; ContemporaryWorship 10:15. Palisade/Waukenabo Twp. — Hilltop Chapel, Pastor B. Hite; Service 8 & 10 a.m.; Adult and Children’s Sunday School 9 a.m.; located between Esquagama & Round Lake. Handicap Accessible. Tamarack — Church of Christ, Pastor Brandt Johnson, 218-768-2965; Service 9:30; SS 10:45. Wed. worship, 6 p.m. McGregor — Victory Mission, Pastor J. Gould, 218-768-2160; Sun. 10; Wed. Bible Study, 7:30 p.m. COMMUNITY OF CHRIST Aitkin — Community of Christ, Elder S. Wasserzieher, 218-678-2506 for meeting place and time. CONGREGATIONAL Aitkin (UCC) — First, Rev. Richard Celley; Worship 10; Comm. 1st Sun.; Trustees Mtg., 2nd Sun.; Diaconate Mtg., 3rd Sun.; Adult Bible Study Sun. 9 am. EPISCOPAL Aitkin — Rev. Karl E. Bell, plus Rev. John Willms 2nd Sun. of month. St. John’s, Holy Comm. or Morning Prayer, Sun. 9 EVANGELICAL FREE Crosslake — Pastor Fred Cressman; Call for Service Times at 218-692-4141, email [email protected] Isle — Pastor Charles Visser; Worship 9; SS 10:15; Wed. Youth Group 6 p.m.; Adult Prayer 6:30 p.m. Malmo — Pastor Glenn Browning; SS 9:30; Fellowship 10:30; Worship 10:50; Wed. Care Group 9:30 Wright — Pastor Ken Mitchell, 218-426-5115; SS 9:30; Worship, 10:30; Wed., Bible Study, 7 p.m. Sunday morning (a.m.) unless indicated otherwise. INDEPENDENT PENTECOSTAL Ironton — Iron Range Christian Center; Pastor Dwight Semler; 218-546-6523; meeting at Irondale Town Hall*, Co. Rd. 12, (Deerwood Shortcut); Worship 10 & Wed. 7 p.m. LUTHERAN Aitkin — Bethel* (CLB), Rev. G. Salmonson; Worship, 9:30; Wed. Wed. Kids Club (starting 9/19) 3:30; Thurs. Bible Study & prayer 7; SS following morning worship. Aitkin — Bethlehem (ELCA), Rev. Cindy Gray; Worship 8:30 and 10; SS 10; Holy Comm. 1st Sun. each month. Aitkin — First* (ELCA), Rev. Lance E. Isaacson, Sr. Pastor; Rev. Sarah Cordray, Assoc. Pastor; Sat. Worship 5 p.m.; Worship: Sun. 8 and 9:30; coffee fellowship 9; Contemporary 2nd & 5th Sun., Communion 1st & 3rd Sun.; 9:30 service broadcast live on KKIN (930 AM) & on TV cable channel 8 at 9 am Wed. Aitkin — St. John’s (Missouri Synod), Pastor D. Becker; Worship Sun. 9 a.m. Beaver Township — Finnish EA, Hwy. 27, Worship 1st & 3rd Sundays, 10:30. Cedarbrook — St. John’s (ELCA), Rev. Sandy Berg-Holte; Worship 8:30; SS 9:30; Saturday SS; Holy Comm. 1st & 3rd Sun. Crosby — Immanuel (ELCA) Pastor Paul Mattson; Sat. 5 p.m. worship; Sun. 9 & 10:30 worship; fellowship & coffee 10. SS (Sept.-May) 10:40. Crosby —Zion (LC-MS) Pastor Dean Stolz; Worship 8:30; SS 10; Bible Study Wed. 7pm; handicap accessible. 218-546-6910 Crosslake —(ELCA), Pastor Mark Anderson; Worship Sun. 9:30; SS 10:15; Coffee Fellowship 10:30. 218-692-3682. Crosslake —Mission of the Cross (LCMS), Pastor Steve Anderson; SS/Bible Study 10:45; Worship 9:30; Fellowship follows; Holy Comm. 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays; Confirm./Youth Group Wed. 6 p.m.; 218-692-4228 Deerwood — Salem (ELCA), Pastor D. Anderson; Fall Worship: 8 & 9:30 a.m. Giese Immanuel — Rev. R. Langhorst & Rev. R. Lovaas; Worship 9; SS 10; Holy Communion 1st Sun. each month 8:45. Garrison — Light of the Cross (ELCA), Pastor Chris Hill; Worship 9:00 a.m.; Fellowship 10:0 a.m.; Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; 320-692-4773. Garrison — Shepherd of the Lake (Missouri Synod), Pastor Matthew Ruesch, Bible Study & SS Sun. 8:45; Worship 10; Fellowship 11. Hill City — Trinity, (Missouri Synod), Pastor Volkert; Worship 9; Bible Study 10:15. Hillman — Immanuel, (ELCA) Pastor Cathie Rhodes; Sun. Worship 9:30. Located on the corner of Hwy. 27 and Co. Rd. 47. (Handicap accessible) Iron Hub — Immanuel (LC-MS), Pastor Dean Stolz; Worship 10:30; 218-534-3069. Isle — Faith (ELCA), Pastor John Lundberg; Worship 9:30; handicapped accessible. Isle — Trinity (Missouri Synod), Rev. Mark Maunula; Worship 8:30; Fellowship follows; SS 9:45; Adult Bible 10. Jacobson — Carmel, Pastors Loren & Judy Anderson-Bauer; SS 9:30, Service 11, fellowship follows. Malmo — Bethesda (ELCA), Rev. Jim Raisanen; Sat. Informal Worship 5 p.m.; Sun. Worship 8 & 10; Fellowship between services; Comm. 1st & 3rd Sun. McGrath — Grace; Wed. potluck 5 p.m., Bible study 6 p.m.; SS 10; Worship 11. McGrath — Zion (ELCA), Pastor James Sodergren; Worship 9; SS 9. McGregor/Big Sandy Lake — Grace Lutheran Log Church(ELCA), Pastor D. Heath; Sun. Worship 9 a.m. Fellowship hour follows; Sat. Worship 5:30 p.m. McGregor — Our Savior’s (Missouri Synod), Pastor Henry Koopman; Worship 9; SS 10; Bible Study Tue. 9, Wed. 7 p.m. Opstead — Holden (ELCA), SS 9:30; Worship 10:30. Outing — Our Saviors; Worship 9. Palisade — Bethel (ELCA), Rev. W. J. Sass; Worship 9:30; SS: pre-school - 1st grade, 10:00; 2nd grade & up, 10:45; SS also offered for pre-school - 6th grade on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. Rossburg — Bethesda (ELCA), Rev. Sandy BergHolte; Worship 10:30; SS 2nd Sat of Mo. 9 - 1 p.m.; Comm. 1st & 3rd Sunday each month. Tamarack (AFLC) — Pastor P. Franz; 1st & 4th Sun. 11; 3rd Sun. 1 Thor — Zion, Pastor G. Salmonson; Worship 11; 1st and 3rd Sun. April through December. Wright —Bethlehem, Worship; SS 9. Wright — St. John’s (Missouri Synod), Pastor Henry Koopman; Worship 10:30; Bible Study Thu. 10. PENTECOSTAL INDIAN Tamarack — Warriors of the Rainbow Ministry, 218-768-3585, Pastors Ken and Robin Fairbanks, Praise and Worship, Sat., 11. Everyone Welcome! PRESBYTERIAN Crosby/Ironton — Pastor Norma Spurgin 1st St. SE, Hallet Ave.; Worship 10 a.m.; SS during worship. Crosslake — Pastor John Hill; Adult Education 9; Worship/SS 10, 14444 Daggett Pine Rd., 218-692-4769 McGrath — Calvary, Interim Pastor - Rev. Bill Chadwick; Worship 9:30; SS 10:30. McGregor/Round Lake — Rev. J. Yingling; Worship 9:30. Tamarack — First, Rev. J. Yingling; Worship 11. Round Lake — Rev. J. Yingling; Worship 9:30. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Aitkin — Pastor R. Brauer; Worship, Sat. 9:20; Sabbath School 10:20; Prayer Mtg. Tue. 7 p.m. UNITED METHODIST Aitkin — Rev. Judith A. Clark; Adult SS and classes for 3 yrs. to 9th grade, 9; Worship & Nursery 10:30. Crosby/Deerwood — Cascade, Rev. Shirley Nelson; Worship 9:45; fellowship follows. Emily — Pastor Lois Hansen; Worship 8:45; fellowship follows.* Northern Lights Parish (United Methodist) — Pastor Russ Christensen Cromwell — Worship 11:00; SS 9. Pastor Russ Christensen Fleming — Worship 10:30; handicapped accessible. Hill City — Rev. Russ Christensen; Worship 10:45 McGregor — Pastor Russ Christensen .Worship 8:45; S.S. 10:15.* Palisade - Pastor Russ Christensen; Worship 9. Cutler — Pine Lake Chapel, Rev. Judith A. Clark; Worship 8:30; SS 9. Wesleyan Emily — Rev. Jeff Drake; Worship 9; Friendship Time 10; SS 10:30; Wed. Activities 6:30 p.m.; 218-763-HOPE. www.NewsHopper.net engagement & wedding annoucements Wergin — Barnett Charla Barnett and Joshua Wergin, both of St. Cloud, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Charla, the daughter of Gary and Kari Abbott of Tamarack, is a 2002 graduate of McGregor High School and is currently attending the College of St. Scholastica majoring in accounting and management. Joshua, the son of Richard and Betsy Wergin of Princeton, is a 2004 graduate of Princeton High School and is enrolled at St. Cloud Technical College. The wedding is planned for Oct. 10, 2009, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in McGregor. Sage Wright Sage Christina Wright, a girl, weighing 8 lbs., 14 ozs., was born July 14, 2008, at Kanabec Hospital in Mora, to Autumn Peterson and Chris Wright of Brook Park. Grandparent is Eric Peterson, Hinckley. Eli Blatz Eli Mabern Blatz, a boy, weighing 8 lbs., 11 ozs., was born July 16, 2008, at Kanabec Hospital in Mora, to Heath and Annette Blatz of Grasston. Eli is welcomed home by siblings: Ethan, Lydia and Elliot. Grandparents are: Alvin and Ferrell Blatz, Stanchfiled; and Mabern and Barb Listor, Mora. All the advertising you need to run your business! 218-927-6990 • 800-927-4498 July 26, 2008 NewsHopperTM Aitkin County…A gangster hideout By Philip Neese During the 1920s, 30s and 40s gangsters had hideouts in our land. How was this possible? A resident of Aitkin County put it this way. “Those were different times back then. Honest people had gripes with banks back then, and many had more sympathy with the robber than with the institutions that had mistreated them. “My dad had a nice farm in Iowa during the Great Depression years, and he went to the bank that he had used all of his life to get a loan of $300 to pay for the threshing and harvest crew. The bank approved the loan and Dad asked that the money be put in his checking account, which was in the same bank. This was done and the very next day the bank shut it’s doors and Dad was told that his money was gone. That was not bad enough. They told him that he still owed the $300 loan and that the bank wanted prompt payment. Well, Dad lost his farm and needless to say, he was not a happy man. Many people in our country lost their savings in this manner and this seemed to reinforce the idea that a person should just keep his mouth shut and not put their nose in where it didn’t belong.” S u e wh o l iv e s i n t h e McGregor area tells us, “Many of the old timers tell of John Dillinger and his hangouts on Lake Minnewawa. He stayed at a resort called “The Retreat” and he participated in a lively nightlife at the Pavilion, a nightclub whose dance floor extended out over the lake. “The Retreat had a lodge with a large fireplace. The fireplace still stands (see photo) and is part of a cabin, however, the lodge has been gone for a long time. Dillinger was also alleged to have owned three lots out on Sheshebe Point, but I guess his career ended before he could utilize the beauty of the place.” John Dillinger nicknamed the “Jack Rabbit was called a dangerous bank robber by some and Robin Hood by others. John Dillinger was killed on July 22, 1934, in a shoot out with the FBI. Dave Tjosvold puts it this way, “There were all kinds of stories going around when I was a kid. The owner of the Pleasure Palace had customers that looked like Bonnie and Clyde and he kicked them out. “ Dave continues, “The area around Big Sandy Lake and Lake Minnewawa was called a “Lay Off Spot” by gangsters from Chicago. When these gangsters were shot up, fellow The fireplace still stands. It was part of the resort visited by John Dillinger. gangsters would drive them up to this surgeon in St. Paul (This doctor did not want his name spread around) and the surgeon would patch the guys up and send them up here to Northern Aitkin County to recover. “I dated a girl many years ago when I was sixteen and she told me that her aunt owned the resort on Glacier Lake where many celebrities came for relaxation. Some of the notables were said to be Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Frank Sinatra. “Now I have an acquaintance who owns a house in this area and it has a lot of small rooms in it. He was told the gang owned this house and had it remodeled so that they could run girls up here. I don’t think those plans worked out very well!” Hank Meyers and his son purchased 40 acres north of Tamarack and while exploring they found some broken crockery. Hank tells us about it, “I thought we were into Native American relics until I saw a Red Wing impression. I got to talking to the neighbors and they told me that there had been several stills in the area nearly a hundred years ago and that during the Gangster era, Al Capone and others used to come to what is now my 40 acres to obtain their favorite libation.” Habitat for Humanity now accepting applications Itasca County Habitat for Humanity’s Family Selection Committee announced that they are accepting homeowner applications. Applications are reviewed by the Family Selection Committee based on the following criteria: The applicant must meet the income guidelines established by the Affiliate. Income must not exceed 50 percent of 2008 HUD Median Income for Itasca County based on family size. The applicant must be able to pay for the home. ICHFH sells the mortgages to the families with no interest for a term of 25 years. The applicant must be willing to partner with Habitat. The core of the program is centered around the family contributing 300 to 600 hours of sweat equity. Sweat equity must be completed on construction of the family’s home and on another family’s home or another Habitat project. The present living condition of the family must be inadequate which may include but is not limited to: overcrowding, improper wiring, plumbing, or structural problems, other unsafe conditions, more than 30 percent of household income is used for housing, etc. “Selecting three families is no easy task”, said Ralph Nyquist Family Selection Committee Chair. “There are hard decisions to make and many sleepless nights.” Applications can be picked up at the Itasca County Habitat for Humanity office located in the Grand Rapids Business Center, 525 East Itasca Street, Suite 104 or they can be picked up at any of the following locations: Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Itasca Resource Center, Bovey City Hall, and the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. Applications must be returned to the Habitat office by Aug. 14 Since its founding in 1992, Itasca County Habitat for Humanity (ICHFH) has helped 23 Itasca County families move from substandard housing into decent and affordable homes that they own. Utilizing volunteers, locally raised funds and the “sweat equity” of partner families, ICHFH and its partners bring the American dream to life. Habitat homes are purchased by the Partner Family with a zero percent interest mortgage over a period of 25 years. The bottom line is that ICHFH is building a healthier community for us all in Itasca County and around the world. Aggressively moving forward in 2008 with three new homes, ICHFH needs passionate volunteers and committed partners to continue this community building effort. If you, your business, your church or organization has an interest in making the county and the world a better place, please call 218-326-6185 or go to www.itascahabitat.org. Not another shopper… It's the NewsHopper! YOU’RE APPROVED aaa Focus on the Family www.family.org (800) A-FAMILY (232-6459) 9th Circuit to Decide on Constitutionality of Anti-Catholic Resolution San Francisco calls the Catholic Church's teachings hateful, defamatory and insensitive. The liberal 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will decide whether a scathing anti-Catholic resolution from the San Francisco Board of Supervisors is unconstitutional. The resolution, passed unanimously in 2006, accused the Vatican of operating as a "foreign country" and called the Church's teachings "hateful," "defamatory," "in- sensitive," "ignorant" and "insulting to all San Franciscans." It was issued in response to the Church's requirement that adoptive children be brought up by families with a mom and dad. "They’re condemning the Catholic Church as 'hateful' and 'harmful,' and that is clearly a violation of constitutional law, where no government entity is to be hostile to any particular religion," said Brian Rooney, an attorney with the Thomas More Law Center, who represented the Church in court this week. Susan Fani, director of com- munications at the Catholic League, called the resolution a scare tactic that had to be challenged. “So many times we’re told the Church needs to butt out of the state," she said, "but here we have a perfect situation of what the First Amendment is addressing. “Our goal is that they don’t do this again, that they learn to step back and not overstep their authority.” Around the same time, the San Francisco board also voted to banish 25,000 evangelical teens who had gathered in the city to pray. 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Teen Challenge is a Christian organization with the goal of helping people that have drug and alcohol problems. The object of the organization is to help residents come to a personal relationship with Christ so they have the strength to stay free from substance abuse. Look what’s cookin’ at the library Things have really been cookin’ at the Aitkin & McGregor Public Libraries this summer and they are ready to celebrate. Join us on Wed., July 30 at 10 a.m. at the McGregor Public Library and at 1 p.m. at the Aitkin High School Choir Room for their closing summer reading programs. The McGregor Area Friends of the Library and the Aitkin School District are sponsoring performances by puppeteer, Diane Gasch. Diane will bring her gigantic 8-foot puppets to entertain the crowd. Diane is a member of the Twins Cities Puppetry Guild and the Puppeteers of America and has performed at many Minnesota libraries. So, let’s get cookin’ and stir up some fun while we celebrate our summer reading accomplishments! For more information call the McGregor or Aitkin Public Library. All Hands on Deck for Crosslake Days The “Pirates of Crosslake” will once again set sail for Crosslake Days Aug. 6-10. Crosslake Days boasts a variety of community events that are fun for the entire family These include the Kid and Adult Pirate Costume Contest, Kids Day at the Park, the Classic Car Show, the Chili Cook-Off, Royalty Coronation, “Battle for the Trophy” softball tournament, ice cream eating contest, Artisan’s Fair, the Art Show, and much more. Plus, do not miss the Red Hot Dot Sale from participating Crosslake area merchants. New this year is the “Search for the Lost Treasure”. One clue will be revealed every week beginning July 14 through Aug. 4. Clues will be available at various Crosslake area merchants, all Brained Lakes Chamber offices, crosslake. com, KLKS Radio, Northland Press, and The Echo. The winner receives a treasure of goodies from Crosslake area merchants. For a full schedule of events, visit explorebrainerdlakes.com. Artists sought for festival in Crosby The Serpent Lake Festival of Fine Art and Craft will be held on Sat., Aug. 16 in Crosby in conjunction with CrosbyIronton’s annual Heritage Days festivities. The juried fine art show will be held at the Crosby Memorial Park on Serpent Lake from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. If you are an artist looking to display your original artwork, there are spaces available. Please contact Louise for an application. E-mail [email protected] with your name address and art to be displayed, or call 218-5342970 and leave a message. An application will me mailed out to you. Come and enjoy a day full of food, fun and festivities all along the shore of Serpent Lake. ‘Share Your Minnesota State Fair Story’ a new website to launch The Minnesota State Fair Foundation, in partnership with the Minnesota State Historical Society, has launched the Share Your Minnesota State Fair Story web site to collect and preserve Minnesota State Fair stories. Stories can be creative writing, personal narratives, memories, observations or comments about State Fair experiences. Submitted material will become part of an interac- tive on-line library of State Fair memories. Visit www.msffoundation.org to submit a State Fair story, read other contributions and view photos. More than two-thirds of Minnesotans have had a State Fair experience. In a recent poll, 68 percent of respondents declared “family tradition” to be one of the main reasons they return to the fair each year. Sharing personal stories, Historical ‘treasure hunt’ There’s a hidden treasure at Wild River State Park, but people won’t need Indiana Jones’ quick wits and flair for adventure to find it. They’ll just need a willingness to spend some time outdoors in a picturesque setting near the St. Croix River. Participants can pick up a copy of the clue sheet at the park, or download it from the Web. The clues pose history-related questions that have to do with the park; each clue solved leads to another location in the park, and yet another clue. The final clue yields GPS coordinates that can be used to locate a hidden cache where players will be rewarded with a small medallion. “Anyone who enjoyed the movies ‘National Treasure’ or ‘The DaVinci Code’ is likely to have a lot of fun with our History Cache,” said Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Park Naturalist Dave Crawford. “You won’t need the kind of in-depth historical knowledge the characters from those movies had, because exhibits in the park provide most of the information you need. But you can still count on a good challenge, and you’ll see a lot of the park in the process.” Wild River also offers other whether from fairs of long ago or more recently, has the potential to connect fair guests, engage families and preserve the Minnesota State Fair experience for generations to come. For more details about the Minnesota State Fair Foundation and to submit a State Fair story, visit www.msffoundation.org, e-mail [email protected] or call (651) 632-2621. geocaching hunts for GPS users. More information on those opportunities and the “History Cache” can be found at www. mndnr.gov. Located along the St. Croix River on Hwy. 95 between Taylors Falls and North Branch, Wild River State Park offers opportunities for camping, hiking, horseback riding, canoeing, interpretive programs and self-guided trails within its 6,803 acres. A visitor center with exhibits and environmental education programs is open year-round. A daily or annual state park permit is required for entrance. MID-SUMMER…DON’T WAIT TO BUILD! 1-800-535-9722 www.structuralbuildings.com/promo STRUCTURAL BUILDINGS COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL • EQUESTRIAN • ETC. KKIN 94.3 Classic Country Community Events Ongoing Events: Aitkin Area Go Green Farmers Market, 1-6 p.m., Fridays, Pamida parking lot. Aitkin Singles, meets monthly for various activities such as music, hiking, and dancing. For more info call 218-9273153. Aitkin Women's Tennis, every Tue. & Thur. 8-10 a.m., Aitkin Courts. All levels welcome. Blind Lake (Aitkin Area) ATV Club, meets the 2nd Fri. of each month at Aitkin City Hall, 7:30 p.m. New members welcome. Blow-Hards, a lung disease support group, meets the 4th Thur. of each month at Kanabec Hospital in Mora. Contact Carol in Respiratory Therapy, 320-225-3646. Cancer Support Group, meets on the 3rd Tue. of each month at Riverwood Hospital conference room “B”, 6:30 p.m. Call 218-927-2121 x2257 or 218546-4302 for more information. Circles of Support meets every Tue., 68 p.m. If you are living paycheck to paycheck and are ready for a change, Circles may be right for you. Circles of Support provides an informal, confidential support system. If you are a self-starter and self-motivated, call Brandi, 800-997-5723. Deerwood Lions Card Party, 2nd Tue. each month, 1 p.m. social, 1:30-3:30 card playing. $3 per person. Refreshments available. Everyone welcome. Info call Kathy Novac 218-546-5486. Dial-A-Ride service in Aitkin. Call for pick up: 218-326-3503 or 1-800-642-6143. DivorceCare meets every Wed., 6:458:30 p.m. at Glory Community Center, 12 mi. southeast of Aitkin. Call 218927-3678. Emergency Food Shelf at St. James Catholic Church, Aitkin. Hours are: Tue. & Thur. from 12 to 3 p.m. To enter the food shelf go to the South side of the building, go to the 4th door and look for signs. Evergreen P.A.C. ATV Club will meet at Denham Run Bar & Grill on the first Thur. of the month May, June & July, at 7 p.m. Open to the public. Garrison City Council meets the first Thur. of each month at the City building. Heartland Region, Minnesota Senior Federation meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 10 a.m. at Lakes Area Senior Activity Center, Brainerd. For inof call 218-927-3395 or 218-9632298. Hope for the Future Support Group for those dealing with emotional issues, 1st & 3rd Thur., 1 p.m., Access North, 105 4th St. NW, Aitkin, 927-3748. Ironton TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meets Mon. evenings, 7 p.m. at 212 Viola Ave., Ironton. All interested is invited. Call Mabel Semler 218-5466523 for more info. Jacobson Busy Bees meets every Thur., 10-2 p.m. at Jacobson Comm. Bldg. Potluck at noon. Beverage provided. All are welcome. For more info., 7526652. Kids Game and Bible Activity night at Palisade Assembly of God. 7-8 p.m., K-12. Legal Aid meets in Aitkin every other month on the third Wed., at Security State Bank, 2nd floor, 402 Minnesota Ave. N, 10 a.m. to noon. Contact the Senior Office, 218-927-3811 for appointment. LinkAge Line™, 4th Thur. of the month, 9:30 to 11:30 at Aitkin Co. Senior Office (Security State Bank bldg., 2nd floor). Counselors will assist with Medicare-related issues. For an appt., call 800-333-2433. McGrath Area Civic Organization, first Wed., following the first Thur. of the month, 9 a.m. at 1865 Cafe. McGrath City Council, first Thur. of the month, 7:30 p.m. at fire station hall. McGregor TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meets Thur., 3:30 p.m. at Lake Minnewawa Sportsman’s Club, Goshawk St. (Co. Rd. 6). 218-768-2340 for more info. McGregor VFW Post dances, 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month, 1-4 p.m. MS Support Group, meets the 3rd Mon. of the month at 1 p.m. and the 1st Wed. of the month at 7 p.m., Hope Drop in Center, 210 2nd Ave. NW, Aitkin Mystic Masonic Lodge meets 1st & 3rd Tue. of the month at 7:30 p.m. over the Eye Care Center in Aitkin. North Central MN Farm & Antique Assn. meet 1st Wed. of the month at Blackberry Town Hall. Worknite, every Wed. night at 6 p.m. on show grounds, throughout summer. Info: Bruce 218752-6592. Ripple River Quilters on Summer Break. Meeting will be held 2nd Tuesday begnning Sept. 9th, 1 p.m., for location call 218-927-5760. Rainbows Grief Support Group meets every 2nd & 4th Wed. of the month, 9:30 a.m. at Grace Lutheran (Log) Church. For more info call Mary Ann at 218-426-3491 or Diane Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to noon at 218-426-3343. Second Tuesday Card Party, Deerwood American Legion. Open to public, 1 p.m. social, card playing 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cost $3 per person. Refreshments available. For info call Kathy at 218-546-5486. Senior Dance at Deerwood Legion, 1-4 p.m., 1st and 3rd Fri. each month. Stroke Support Group, meets 4th Mon. of each month at First Lutheran Church in Aitkin, 2-3 p.m. Family caregivers as well as stroke patients are welcome. Storytime for Toddlers, meets Wed. from 10:30 -11 a.m. at the McGregor Area Public Library. July: 25th - Craft and Bake Sale, 10-4 p.m., Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 135 1st St. S., McGregor. 25th - McGregor Angels' Mystery Theater, McGregor School, 3 & 7 p.m. w/ dinner at 5 p.m. Contact Judy Perron at 218-768-2762. 26th - Polka Service, 7 p.m., St. John's Lutheran Church, Cedarbrook. Lorren Lindevig performing. 26th - Crazy Days in Aitkin 26th - Gospel Concerts, Malmo Free Church, 7 p.m., all are welcome. The Song Masters playing. Hwy. 18 near jcts of 18 & 47, Malmo. 26-27th - Serpent Lake Power Boat Races, Crosby, 12-3 p.m. For more info call 218-546-8131. 26-27th - Garrison Play Days 30th - Waukenabo Hall Dance, Gary Martens playing, 1-4 p.m., everyone welcome. Info call 218-301-9017. August: 1st - Dance, American Legion, Deerwood, 1-4 p.m., Andy & Stu performing. 2th - 4th Annual Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction, Zorbaz on Gull, 9 p.m., proceeds go to Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity. Door prizes. 2th - Gospel Concerts, Malmo Free Church, 7 p.m., all are welcome. TBA. Hwy. 18 near jcts of 18 & 47, Malmo. 3rd - Lakes Area Firefighters' Competition, Berglund Park, Palisade 11 a.m., no admission charge. 3-7th - Vacation Bible School, Deerwood Baptist Church, 6-8:30. Ages 4-14 welcome. Aug. 3 Family Night. Call 218-534-3171 to pre-register. 4-8th - Firearm Safety Class, Waukenabo Town Hall, 6-9 p.m., anyone 12 and older. Contact Frank K. at 845-2666 or Frank M. at 845-2470. 5th - Aitkin County TRIAD, 10:30 a.m., Jacobson Comm. center. 5th - Jacobson National Night Out, potluck at 6:30 p.m., in case of rain meet at fire hall. 6th - Deerwood Lakes Lions Huge Rummage Sale & Lunch Wagon at Bay Lake Marine on Bay Lake. 8 a.m., open to the public. Donations call 218764-3108 or 218-678-0005. 7th - Sept. 25 - Grief Support Group, Thursday evenings 6:30-8 p.m., Riverwood's Hosiptal conference rooms A & B, 200 Bunker Hill Drive, Aitkin. Contact Val at 218-927-5524 to register. 7-9th - 24th Annual Art Show, Crosslake Comm. Center. 10-5 p.m., door prizes, 40 artists, free admission. 8th - 9th - Deerwood Summerest 9th - Consignment/Donation Auction, Light of the Cross Lutheran Church, Garrison, 10 a.m. in church parking lot. Call 218-678-3550 or 218-6783492 for consignments or donation drop-off. 9th - Gospel Concerts, Malmo Free Church, 7 p.m., all are welcome. Foundation Quartet playing. Hwy. 18 near jcts of 18 & 47, Malmo. 13th - Photography Workshops, 3 classes, contact Jaques Art Center at 218927-2363 or email: info@jaquesart. com. 9th - 10th - 24th Annual Threshing & Antique Show. Daily breakfast at 7, show time 9 a.m., cost $5 for both days. 7 miles E of Grand Rapids. Info call Ginny 218-326-8254 or Zelda 218752-6592. 11-15th - Vacation Bible School, Our Savior's Lutheran, McGregor, 9:3011:30 a.m., ages 4-12 welcome, call 218-768-3198 or Joyce at 218-4264321. 13th - Waukenabo Hall Dance, Andy Roskos playing, 1-4 p.m., everyone welcome. Info call 218-301-9017. 16th - Pancake Breakfast Fund Raiser for Rice Lake Refuge, Applebee's Bar & Grill, Baxter, 8-10 a.m., $5. 16th - Bay Lake Area Lions Auction sale at Bay Lake Marine on Bay Lake. 10 a.m. start. Donations call 218-6789090. 16th - Crosby Classic Car Show, Hallett Community Center, Crosby, 10 a.m. 3 p.m., FREE admission, rain or shine. Vehicles Wanted. Call 218-564-2616. 16th - Gospel Concerts, Malmo Free Church, 7 p.m., all are welcome. Church Yard playing. Hwy. 18 near jcts of 18 & 47, Malmo. 23rd - Gospel Concerts, Malmo Free Church, 7 p.m., all are welcome. The Travelers playing. Hwy. 18 near jcts of 18 & 47, Malmo. 25th - 70-Mile Trail Project, 6 p.m., Long Lake Conservation Center. 25-28th - Weaving for Beginners, reservations and fees due by Aug. 18. Call Jaques Art Center at 218-927-2363 or email: [email protected]. 29th - Moonlight Madness in Aitkin 30th - Gospel Concerts, Malmo Free Church, 7 p.m., all are welcome. Jim Lee playing. Hwy. 18 near jcts of 18 & 47, Malmo. September: 7th - Annual Arts & Crafts Show & Women's Expo. Artists/Crafters and women's home businesses wanted. Call 218-546-2616 19th-21st - Festival of Adventures, Aitkin 20th - Fall Family FREE Day, Hallett Community Center, Crosby, 12-3 p.m. 27th - Women’s Expo & Fall Arts/Crafts Show, Hallett Community Center, Crosby, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., FREE Admission. www.NewsHopper.net 7 July 26, 2008 NewsHopperTM Memories of a Mississippi “River Rat” — Part III A sometimes feisty Ermine Brisson Peterson with their not-always-reliable Model T Ford. By Harriette Peterson Koopman and her daughter, Connie Pettersen For seven years of the 1930’s, the Hans and Ermine Peterson family lived on 40 acres next to the Mississippi near South Concord in St. Paul (See Part I and II in July 5th and 19th NewsHopper). Wages during the depression years were held way down and many men were out of work. Dad was lucky to find employment at Swift and Armour packing plant. We also found creative ways to earn money, while across the nation other individuals turned misfortune into a sweeping crime wave. About thirty or more families lived in the then rural area near South Concord. With no electricity, daily chores were hard. Washing clothes meant heating water on a stove and using a washboard. Sheets were dunked up and down with a plunger, using a good elbow workout. Everything was rinsed, hand wrung, and then hung to dry. In winters, we had three clotheslines near the stove. There was always a big wash. We’d just finish one and start again the next day. Dad had an old pickup truck, but half the time it didn’t Farmers need record high prices to cover costs Crop production costs are rising rapidly in 2008, and the trend will continue in 2009. Although farm commodity prices are at record high levels, they must remain there for farmers to cover dramatically higher production costs. A great resource to examine historic production costs is found at http://www.finbin.umn.edu. The winter 2007 corn forecast for 2008 indicated a projected gross return of $530 per acre, compared with $437 in 2007, an increase of $93. Total expenses are forecast $505 per acre. This compares to $407 in total expenses in 2007, or an increase of $98 per acre from 2007 to 2008. The FINBIN soybean budget for 2008 forecasts total expenses of $326 per acre, compared to $284 in 2007—a $42 increase. The corn and soybean budgets can also be found in the 2008 Farm Resource Guide, along with a summary of average data of FINBIN for Southern Minnesota from 1993 to 2006. This resource guide is available for a fee of $25, plus tax, that helps fund continued Extension efforts in agricultural business management. To purchase a hard copy, CD or e-mail version of the 2008 Farm Resource Guide, e-mail me at [email protected] or call me at 507-372-3906. Let me know which format you prefer. I will send you the materials and an invoice. Some county Extension offices also have copies of the 2008 Farm Resource Guide. In the 2008 edition of the Farm Resource Guide, there are several forms that utilize the 2008 production cost forecasts that can help determine one of the major production costs, land rent. The yields of 175 and 50 bushels for corn and soybeans are above state averages, and of course are not guaranteed. Lower yields would significantly increase the price per bushel for corn and soybeans necessary to cover production expenses. Current market prices have doubled for corn and increased 50 percent for soybeans since this winter which has increased the gross per acre to $1,055 for corn and to $610 for soybeans if yields are normal. David Bau is an agricultural business management educator with University of Minnesota Extension. Pricing! start. He broke his wrist once trying to crank it. We walked most everywhere, although for doctor appointments we’d sometimes catch a streetcar in St. Paul. The closest store was over three miles away and we’d pull a wagon to get small amounts of groceries. If the folks drove in, they brought back supplies and a hundred pound bag of flour and cornmeal. Sometimes they’d be given broken cookies for us as a treat. We had little candy, but grew popcorn for snacks and made homemade fudge and ice cream. My dad and two older brothers Orv and Bob cut wood for winters. They rowed across the river to a forest, leaving early in the morning for the day. Sometimes their boat was so loaded, it almost sank. Everything was saved; twigs and scraps were kindling and sawdust was used in the cowshed. We had a fire all winter in the kitchen stove. A huge kettle of homemade soup with garden vegetables was on most of the time. On a very cold night, Dad packed the stove with wood to last as long as possible. If he over did it, the stovetop and pipes turned bright red. Then he’d try to cool the fire by throwing salt in it. Dad sometimes spent nights awake while we slept. Being fire tender was a tough job, but it prevented a house fire. Many times in the night we’d get up to see him in his rocking chair with a leg swung over one chair arm and smoking his pipe. We knew he hadn’t been to bed. In the mornings we still broke ice off the drinking pail. Kerosene lamps were our lights for a while, but weren’t very bright. Dad kept the lamp chimneys cleaned with newspapers. We’d go to bed early to save money for other muchneeded things. We were like Abe Lincoln — reading and doing homework by candle and lamplight. Gas lanterns gave off greater light, but I was afraid they’d blow up. It concerned me when I was home baby-sitting to watch the lantern. One winter day, Dad didn’t know how cold it was and sent us to school. Snowdrifts were four feet high in places and it was a struggle to get through. We were all worn out before going the first mile. It was too cold for me. I fell asleep and my brothers carried me to Northern Cooperage, a barrel factory near Concord Street, to warm me while they went on to school. Some men in the furnace room rubbed my feet and hands with snow and made me drink strong coffee to keep me awake. I finally thawed sufficiently and someone took me home. After that day, the cold was even worse on me. Dad was very careful after that to check the temperature. If it was too cold, we stayed home. The long underwear we wore with thick stockings was scratchy, bulky and we almost waddled out the door. If you weren’t careful, the trap door in the back got in the way when you went to the bathroom. Then you’d be bulky, bumpy and wet! We had no snowpants in those days and everyone suffered with long johns. A hunting adventure Orv and Bob were great hunters. They used homemade slingshots, B.B. guns, and snared rabbits. They also trapped and sold skins. Bullets were hard to get, so they saved them as much as possible for deer hunting. The boys took the boat across the Mississippi to hunt and had a real paradise. They brought a lunch and stayed all day. They’d return with stories about their hunting episodes. One day they had a pretty exciting tale. They came across an area where a number of welldressed men were shooting guns they’d piled in a heap on the ground. Orv and Bob got to shoot fast shooting weapons that went rat‑a‑tat‑tat. The boys spent the afternoon with those men. They let Orv and Bob shoot all they wanted. One gun used many bullets. Dad was very interested in finding out the details about these men. The boys said, “They asked us all kinds of questions — like what were we doing over there? Where did we live? Were our parents home? Did we have a phone? Did any neighbors have a phone? Did we have a car? 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After one attempt to grab at her, Ma was so rattled that she ran into a store to escape. She lived in fear for weeks after that episode. To be continued . . . Mortgage Consultant SPACIOUS Modular Home 26 X 64 • 1664 sq ft. home?” Dad’s eyes got big. He asked about what the leader looked like and how to get back there. Dad feared they had met a group of gangsters like John Dillinger or other criminals known to hang around St. Paul. The boys said the men packed their guns in the trunk of the car and drove off and Orv and Bob went back to their rowboat. Dad didn’t know a car could even get in the woods over there! The next day the boys took Dad to the place to show him. Machine gun bullets were still in trees that had been used for target practice. They also found where the car came in. I’m not sure if Dad reported it, because the men weren’t there anymore. St. Paul had become a crime capitol and a hideout of choice for many criminals. Local underworld icons and some corrupt police were paid to tip off gangsters before being raided. Dad later read that the Dillinger’s were in St. Paul at that time. Dillinger was wanted all over the US with a huge reward for murder and bank robbery. The Ma Barker/Karpis gang was also living near South Robert Street in West St. Paul. They were involved in various bank robberies and kidnapped 37-year-old banker, Edward Bremer, from St. Paul in 1934. Bremer was eventually released after a $200,000 ransom. People were doing all kinds of devilment to get their hands on money in those days as the Depression brought out thieves, bootleggers and kidnappers. I remember when the Charles Lindberg baby was kidnapped. It was so tragic to hear after weeks of searching and even paying the ransom that their little boy was found dead. Our family had another couple “run ins” with gangster types during the 1930’s. My little sister Stella knocked on an apartment door while trickor-treating in St. Paul. 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The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale. “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: June 26, 2008 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. Mortgagee REITER & SCHILLER, P.A. By: /s/ Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq. Sarah J.B. Adam, Esq. N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq. James J. Pauly, Esq. Leah K. Weaver, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee 25 North Dale Street St. Paul, MN 55102-2227 (651) 209-9760 (X1907) THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. FORECLOSURE DATA ADDRESS: 138 5th Street Northwest, Aitkin, MN 56431 PID No.: 56-1-100100 MERS No.: 100073333482702771 SERVICER: Wells Fargo 877216-8448 16.91 Northeast corner of the NE 1/4, Section 18, Township 47, Range 23; thence West along the north line of said Quarter a distance of one-half mile and terminating at the Northeast corner of the NW 1/4 of said Section, Township and Range. Aitkin County, Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Aitkin ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $132,488.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $133,122.95 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: September 11, 2008 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Office, Aitkin County Jail, Aitkin, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: July 7, 2008 Chase Home Finance LLC Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30-5592 1845478786 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 18.42 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALEPRIVATE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: March 6, 2003 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $56,670.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Patrick D. Williams, an unmarried man MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as nominee for Mortgage Investors Corporation, an Ohio corporation DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed March 19, 2003, Aitkin County Recorder; Document No. 346603 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: none LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots Nine (9) and Ten (10) of Block 4, of “DJ Knox’s Addition to the Village of Aitkin” COUNTY IN WHICH PROP(Published in NewsHopper Sat., July 19, 26; Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2008) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: November 3, 2005 MORTGAGOR:Vernon A. Kemnitz, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded November 7, 2005, Aitkin County Recorder, Document No. 370177. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Chase Home Finance LLC, Dated: July 2, 2008. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The South 330 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 7, Township 47, Range 23, as measured at right angles to the South line of said SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 except the East 275 feet thereof. Together with an easement over a 33 foot strip of land being 16 1/2 feet either side of the following described centerline to-wit: Commencing at the www.NewsHopper.net legal notices It's not another shopper…It's the NewsHopper! 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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: March 1, 2005 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $223,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Michelle B. Pundt and Wesley A. Pundt, wife and husband MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware Corporation as nominee for American Mortgage Network, Inc., a Delaware Corporation DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed May 3, 2005, Aitkin County Recorder; Document No. 365772 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: None LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The North One Hundred Eighty-one (181) feet of Lot One (1) of the Plat of “Weistroffer’s Subdivision,” according to the filed plat thereof. AND That part of Government Lot Seven (7) of Section (16), Township Forty-nine (49), Range Twenty-six (26), described as follows: Commencing at the meander corner of the shore of Round Lake between Sections 16 and 17, Township 49, Range 26; thence North along said Section line 219.5 feet to the road right of way; thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes East 496.6 feet along said road right of (Published in NewsHopper Sat., July 26; Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2008) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALEPRIVATE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 2, 2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $184,928.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Michael J. Rust and Christina E. Rust, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed May 9, 2006, Aitkin County Recorder; Document No. 373879 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: none LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Outlot E of the plat of “Lake View Heights”, according to the filed plat thereof AND All that part of Outlot D of the Plat of “Lake View Heights” lying easterly and northerly of the following described line: Commencing at the northeast corner of said Outlot D and proceeding thence South 59 degrees 58 minutes 37 seconds West a distance of 270 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be de(Published in NewsHopper Sat., July 26; Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2008) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALEPRIVATE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 30, 2004 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $196,080.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Richard J. Ruprecht, a married person MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, NA DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed July 2, 2004, Aitkin County Recorder; Document No. 359091 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: None LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots Twenty-Two (22) and Forty-Three (43) of the plat of North Shore Beach COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Aitkin County, Minnesota way; thence South 85 degrees 45 minutes East 441 feet along said road right of way; thence South 64 degrees 53 minutes East 657 feet along said road right of way; thence South 62 degrees 34 minutes East 905 feet along said road right of way; thence South 40 degrees 28 minutes East 1030 feet along said road right of way; thence South 22 degrees 12 minutes East 609 feet along said road right of way; thence South 3 degrees 03 minutes West 1302.8 feet along the road right of way to the South line of said Section 16, the place of beginning; thence North 85 degrees 29 minutes West 149.7 feet along said section line to the meander corner on the shore of Round Lake; thence North 9 degrees 32 minutes West 112.6 feet along the shore of said lake; thence South 86 degrees 38 minutes East 174.1 feet to the road right of way; thence South 3 degrees 03 minutes West 112.8 along the said road right of way to the place of beginning; Tract extends to the water’s edge. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Aitkin County, Minnesota THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $219,919.46 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: September 11, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Aitkin County Sheriff’s office, 217 Second Street NW, Aitkin, Minnesota to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale. “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: July 15, 2008 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC Mortgagee REITER & SCHILLER, P.A. By: /s/ Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq. Sarah J.B. Adam, Esq. N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq. James J. Pauly, Esq. Leah K. Weaver, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee 25 North Dale Street St. Paul, MN 55102-2227 (651) 209-9760 (W9007) THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. FORECLOSURE DATA ADDRESS: 48979 373rd Pl, Palisade, MN 56469 PID No.: 35-1-066100 MERS No.: 100131020501370249 SERVICER: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage- 877-216-8448 23.88 scribed; thence in a southeasterly direction to a point on the South boundary line of said Outlot D that is 162.64 feet westerly, as measured along said South boundary line, from the southeast corner of said Outlot D and there terminating. Together with an easement for road purposes over and upon Outlot B of said plat of “Lake View Heights.” COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Aitkin County, Minnesota THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $187,037.36 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: September 11, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Aitkin County Sheriff’s office, 217 Second Street NW, Aitkin, Minnesota to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale. “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: July 17, 2008 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Mortgagee REITER & SCHILLER, P.A. By: /s/ Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq. Sarah J.B. Adam, Esq. N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq. James J. Pauly, Esq. Leah K. Weaver, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee 25 North Dale Street St. Paul, MN 55102-2227 (651) 209-9760 (X2327) THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. FORECLOSURE DATA ADDRESS: 33713 399th Place, Aitkin, MN 56431 PID No.: 24-1-122501 and 241-122600 MERS No.: none SERVICER: Wells Fargo 877216-8448 19.52 THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $186,906.53 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: September 11, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Aitkin County Sheriff’s office, 217 Second Street NW, Aitkin, Minnesota to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale. “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: July 17, 2008 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Mortgagee REITER & SCHILLER, P.A. By: /s/ Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq. Sarah J.B. Adam, Esq. N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq. James J. Pauly, Esq. Leah K. Weaver, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee 25 North Dale Street St. Paul, MN 55102-2227 (651) 209-9760 (X2307) THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. FORECLOSURE DATA ADDRESS: 40911 State Highway 1, Aitkin, MN 56431 PID No.: 11-1-108700/11-1110800 MERS No.: None SERVICER: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage-877-216-8448 16.23 11 July 26, 2008 www.NewsHopper.net NewsHopperTM Crosby library staff thanks contributors to summer reading program By Kathy C. Bryan The Crosby City Council met July 14 at 6 p.m. at Crosby City Hall. Present, Mayor Dale Sova, Council Members Ed Vukelich, Butch Ferrari, Deb Shankle and Buzz Neprud. Also present, City Attorney, James Gammello and Assistant City Clerk, Renae Lind. Public Forum: In response to a recent article in the newspaper, resident Joanna Lattery appeared before the Council with several concerns, sidewalk repair, enforcement of speed limits and stop signs, and snow removal on sidewalks. Council Member Neprud assured her the City will focus on repairing avenue and street sidewalks, particularly in the commercial areas. Lattery also claims drivers frequently run stop signs at crucial intersections and inquired about the visibility of the signs. Mayor Sova asked Lattery to make a list of the intersections in question and Public Works will investigate overgrown foliage and optimal placement. Sova also suggested that additional “Watch For Children” signs might need to be posted in certain areas. Lattery expressed a concern about drivers failing to adhere to speed limits near the high school and grade school. Sova stated a study was performed along Highway 210 near the high school, the average speed limit registering at 31 mph. MnDOT is responsible for approving and placing signage on 210, but Sova asked Police Chief Coughlin to stay on top of the situation. Lattery addressed the Council about the Ordinance mandating sidewalk shoveling. Coughlin assured her that all complaints registered with the Police Department are investigated and residents are sent a warning to shovel their sidewalk. Citations are issued if the Ordinance is not adhered to. Resident Curtis Christopherson reported he owns lots on the north side of 4th Street SW where a drainage problem exists. Tim Houle, City Engineer concurred with Christopherson’s suggestion that raising the area and repaving would divert the runoff to another location. The City will take this under advisement and come up with a plan. Unfinished Business: Sova reported the Personnel Committee recently conducted interviews for the City Administrator position and has come up with a finalist. Background checks are now in progress. The Council Members agreed it wasn’t necessary to meet all the applicants, but they would like to meet the finalist when final interviews and background checks are completed. Council Member Neprud has received numerous calls from residents concerning the Welcome to Crosby sign at the east entrance of town. The sign has been covered by a banner advertising the Senior Housing Development. A dispute exists over the placement of the sign which sits partially on private property owned by Augusta Housing with the other part sitting on the City right-of-way. Sova asked Attorney Gammello to investigate the possibility that the City is grandfathered in as far as placement of the sign and/or work out a mutually satisfactory agreement to ensure the sign is visible. New Business: A motion was carried to approve a partial payment in the amount of $144,466.36 to Kuechle Underground, Inc. Fire Chief’s Report: Chuck Leonhardt reported calls to the Fire Department have slowed in the last month and the cement work at the Fire House is underway. Librarian’s Report: Peggi Beseres distributed the latest Hallett Herald. The library averaged 135 visitors a day in June. The Summer Reading Program is in full swing with 120 children registered. Celebrating their 25th year of programming, the Library staff extends a special thanks to this year’s sponsors that made the program possible, Hallett Trusts, Crosby Fire Relief Ass’n, Cuyuna Range Women’s Club, Cuyuna Range Lions, Bay Lake Lions, Deerwood Lake Lions, Myrin James Ironton Legion, Elsie Craggs Memorial and Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge. Police Chief’s Report: Police Chief Coughlin announced part-time Police Officer Craig Nguyen has officially started training. Coughlin requested authorization to assign officers from Crosby’s force to the Tactical Team from Crow Wing County if they are deployed to assist at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul. Officers working the Convention will be paid according to a Mutual Aid Agreement through the Federal Government. A motion in this regard was passed by the Council. Attorney’s Report: A discussion ensued about the Recycling Program. Range Disposal will no longer be handling the recycling. A proposal/contract was sent by Nisswa Recycling. Council Member Vukelich has been in contact with John Maatala at Crow Wing County (CWC) Household Hazardous Ironton City Council meeting By Kathy C. Bryan The Ironton City Council met July 16 at 6 p.m. at Ironton City Hall. Mayor Dave Hicks was present with the following Council members, Dean French, Bill Thoms, LauraUkura-Lier and Bill Wynn. Also present, Rose Caddy. A letter from the Initiative Foundation with attached Impact Statement and Crow Wing County (CWC) Project List was reviewed. Over 50 million dollars has been invested in fourteen central Minnesota counties since the Foundation’s inception in 1986. The purpose of the letter sought financial support from the City of Ironton to further the Foundation’s ability to provide economic opportunity and living-wage jobs, train and build the capacity of local leaders, bring people together in response to local issues and opportunities, support projects within community needs, leverage significant outside investment in the CWC region, and encourage philanthropy and assist people that wish to leave a legacy to their home town. The Council will review the request for a $550 donation at the time City budgets are addressed in the fall. The Pearson Brothers' Family Auction City Clerk will place the item on the Council agenda and inform the Foundation at the appropriate time of the donation from Ironton. Kim Coughlin, Chief of Police appeared before the Council with a report from half of 2007 through 2008 to date relating to the number of police calls Ironton and Crosby have received. Coughlin attributed the 100 increased calls to the fact people are calling in more over noncrisis issues. The emergency call number remains 911, the non-emergency number 218-829-4749. Coughlin will present an updated report to the Council in December or January. Coughlin also informed the Council the new squad car is fully equipped and offered kudos to the Fire Department for doing such a fantastic job over the forth of July. The Council agreed the Park in Crosby appeared to be very well maintained and was active over the holiday. Coughlin would like to reinstitute the Police Advisory Committee and hold quarterly meetings. She asked the Council to appoint two members from the Council to serve on the Committee. A motion was carried to appoint Bill Wynn and Dean French. Mayor Hicks inquired about the number of dog bites in Ironton, with Coughlin stating they are few and far between however an Animal Control Officer was recently injured by a dog. In the interim of his recuperation, animals should be taken to HART. A follow-up discussion was held concerning the light poles that were abandoned years ago. Caddy stated Public Works uses parts from the discarded poles. Mayor Hicks to speak with Randy Tscheu to see about hauling the poles away for scrap metal and using the proceeds to purchase a bench for the City. Hicks would like all scrap metal cleaned up around the City. Caddy reminded the Council that two election meetings are scheduled for August 5 and August 7 in lieu of the Primary in September and the General Election in November. The Council gave permission for the City Clerks to attend these meetings. Council Member UkuraLier informed the Council the Ironton Commercial Club would like to donate two picnic tables and place them at Grandpa’s Park. County Commissioner Doug Houge has already donated two at that location. Barbecue grills will also be moved into the Park. Brian Blom from the Fire Department inquired about the parking lot across from City Hall, requesting Anderson Brothers lay down crushed concrete rather than Class 5. Caddy will follow up with Public Works and contact Anderson Brothers. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. The Ironton City Council meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The meetings are open to the public. Waste regarding the details of the agreement. Attorney Gammello will contact Maatala to work out the details. Gammello will also contact CWC Land Commissioner concerning a piece of property Crosby would like to purchase or trade for other property in that area. Public Works: Sova complimented Steve Perpich on the upkeep and maintenance of the park over the July 4th holiday. Perpich reported a minor glitch in cleanup when cars attempted to pass the street cleaning equipment. Sova suggested a squad car accompany the clean up crew in the future. As of last Thursday, the Crosby water tower is back in operation. Perpich was granted approval by the Council to purchase a new pump for the NE sewage lift at an approximate cost of $4,629. The Council also authorized Public Works to install ceiling fans in the restrooms behind City Hall. Engineer’s Report: Mike Rude reported work is almost completed on the 2nd and 4th Street improvement projects. Crews are in the process of seeding the topsoil on the boulevards. Final paving will be done on 2nd Street on Applications due for conservation groups The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is making $445,000 available to local conservation organizations to work on wildlife habitat improvement projects on wildlife management areas throughout the state, through the Heritage Enhancement Grants to Local Outdoors Clubs program. 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Stop Lint from Plugging Septic Systems, Sewer Pipes and Drains Janzen Auctioneers AITKIN/glen AREA AUCTION Wednesday and 4th Street Thursday. Rude also reported that Anderson Brothers will begin work on the utility corridor at the Senior Campus and the road leading to the Sanctuary at Serpent Lake is near completion. Another drainage problem near the football field at 2nd and 7th Avenue will be rerouted away from roadway and yards. Mayor/Committee Reports: Council Member Neprud announced Crosby has been designated as a Fit City. The Council passed a motion agreeing the leadership of the City affirms an active and friendly commitment to the Fit concept and will advertise and display its designation. Neprud also reported a request for a Family Fun Circus to be held July 17 has been received. The Council agreed to allow the circus to proceed adjacent to the Park on the softball field. The circus will pay for all electrical usage and carries liability insurance. 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July 10: Disoriented person was reported on 391st Pl., Aitkin... alarm was reported at Mark’s Bar on Hwy. 65 and 210, McGregor... warrant arrest was made on Goshawk St., McGregor... warrant arrest was made on 364th Ln., McGregor... personal property dispute was reported on Great River Rd., Palisade... welfare fraud was reported on Hwy. 18, Aitkin... possible welfare fraud was reported on 228th St., Aitkin... careless driving was reported in Aitkin... noise complaint was made on Winding Rd., Swatara... possible animal neglect was reported on Co. Line Rd., Hill City... City Council problems were reported in McGrath... suspicious call was reported in Aitkin... verbal threats were reported on 364th Ln., McGregor... open door was reported on 1st Ave. NE, Aitkin. July 11: Accident was reported on Minnesota Ave., S. Aitkin... contractor dispute was reported on 218th Pl., McGregor... possible abandoned vehicle was reported on Hwy. 210, McGregor... traffic stop was made in Aitkin... McGregor Fire Department responded to a fire on 486th Ln., McGregor... Aitkin Fire Department responded to a tree on fire on 255th Ln., Aitkin... possible tornado was reported on Hwy. 232, McGregor... Isle Fire Department responded to a house hit by lightning... fatality was reported on Hwy. 210, Aitkin... theft was reported on 530th Ln., McGregor... theft of wallet was reported at Fireside Inn, McGregor. July 12: Loose horse was reported on Hwy. 47 and Co. Rd. 17, Aitkin... unwanted persons were reported on 7th Ave. NE, Aitkin... mailbox damage was reported on 270th Ln., Aitkin... accident was reported on the flats, Aitkin... Aitkin Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at Aitkin High School... assistance was requested on 270th Pl., McGregor... report was made in Aitkin... found jet ski was reported on Hwy. 18, Aitkin... Hill City Fire Department responded to tree on power line... verbal threats were made on Bunker Hill Dr., Aitkin... ticket was issued for no proof of insurance on Hwy. 47, Aitkin... juvenile complaint was made at Fairgrounds, Aitkin... missing juvenile was reported at Fairgrounds, Aitkin... vehicle rollover was reported on Hwy. 210, Aitkin... suspicious vehicle was reported on 209th Pl., McGregor... ATV complaint was made on 372nd Pl., Palisade... found boat was reported on Farm Island Lake, Aitkin. July 13: McGregor Fire Department responded to a wood pile on Fire on Lake Ave., McGregor... noise complaint was made on Minnesota Ave. S., Aitkin... suspicious activity was reported on Elm St., McGrath... theft of golf cart was reported on 215th Ln., Isle... alcohol breath test was administered at the Aitkin jail... dog complaint was made on 189th Pl., McGregor... deer permit was requested on Co. Rd. 2, Malmo... alarm was reported on 458th Pl., Aitkin... theft complaint was made in Hill City... harassment was reported on Hwy. 210, Aitkin... possible theft was reported on Hwy. 210, Aitkin... alarm was reported on Hwy. 169, Hill City... traffic stop was made in McGregor... runaways were reported on Goshawk St., McGregor... carbon monoxide alarm was reported on 1st Ave., SE, Aitkin... suspicious person was reported on Minnesota Ave. S., Aitkin... possible intoxicated person was reported at 40 Club Bar in Aitkin. July 14: Alarm was reported on 170th Ln., Isle... possible vandalism was reported on 476th St., McGregor... McGregor Fire Department responded to a possible house fire on 185th Ave., McGregor... alarm was reported on 292nd St., Aitkin... missing boater was reported on 117th St., Finlayson... driving complaint was made on 4th St. NW, Aitkin... assault was reported on Maddy St., McGregor. July 15: Traffic stop was made on Maddy St., McGregor... theft was reported on Maddy St., McGregor... warrant arrest was made on 420th St., Tamarack. July 16: Alarm was reported on Pike Ave., Aitkin... McGregor Fire Department responded to a alarm at East Lake School on Hwy. 65, McGregor... lost cell phone was reported on Dove St., Aitkin... property damage was reported on Hwy. 169, Aitkin... driving complaint was made in McGrath... missing horse was reported on Kestrel Ave., Tamarack... dog complaint was made on 195th Ln., Aitkin... loose pony was reported in Aitkin... dog complaint was made on Hwy. 47, Aitkin... complaint was made on Summit Ave., Hill City... Aitkin Fire Department responded to a fire on Hwy. 169, Aitkin... possible breaking and entering in progress was reported on Pioneer Ave., Aitkin. Parents can get tax credit for sending kids to day camp Here’s a tax break for the busy summer. Many working parents must arrange for care of their children during the school vacation period. A popular solution — with a tax benefit — is a day camp program. The Internal Revenue Service reminds parents that the cost of day camp may count as an expense towards the child and dependent care credit. (Expenses for overnight camps do not qualify.) If the kids aren’t going to day camp, your at-home childcare provider or a daycare facil- ity outside the home can also provide some tax benefit if the child is under 13 years of age and you qualify for the credit. The credit is generally 20 to 35 percent of non-reimbursed expenses; up to $3,000 in expenses for one child and up to $6,000 for two or more children. The actual credit is also based on your income. The 35 percent rate applies if your income is less than $15,000; the 20 percent rate, if your income is more than $43,000. Be sure to keep records of child- or dependent-care related expenses. For more information, check out IRS Publication 503, Child and Dependent Care Expenses, available at IRS.gov or by calling 800-TAX-FORM (800829-3676). For the genuine IRS website, be sure to use .gov. Don’t be confused by internet sites that end in .com, .net, .org or other designations instead of .gov. The address of the official IRS governmental Web site is www.irs.gov. The Cuyuna Range Youth Center held a fund raising brat, hot dog and root beer float sale on Sat., July 19 at Crosby Super Valu. There was also a “Pull for the Youth” Tootsie Pop pull and unfortunately the $50 savings bond provided by Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union was not pulled. This savings bond will be available at other events until someone pulls the lucky “Tootsie Pop”. Pictured from L-R are Barb Hakes; Jade Labore; Dick Gunter; President, Jen Karnowski; and Gerad Pankratz. Not pictured are: Jamie Coon, Rielly Labore, and Lucy Bartz. 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We reserve the right to limit quantities and discontinue this promotion at any time. Closed Saturday and Sunday www.NewsHopper.net NewsHopperTM July 26, 2008 14 Conserving water when summer ends As summer begins to wind down and temperatures start to drop, the notion of conserving water outside can seem like a no-brainer. Fall weather, with its cooler temperatures doesn’t dry out the landscape as summer weather might. It goes without saying that homeowners can expect to use less water outdoors in the fall, whether they’re trying to or not. That doesn’t mean that conserving water year-round is not important. Resolutions to be greener in terms of water usage Knowing how and when to water is a good way to trim some money off your water bill next summer. next year can start as soon as this autumn. And doing so will not only help the environment, but the following tips will pay dividends in your pocketbook, protect your family’s health, and strenghten your lawn yearround. Take care of your soil. Healthy soil retains water, meaning a garden won’t need as much water next summer when temperatures rise again if the soil is strong and healthy. Once the summer season ends, dig into your soil and check for thatch, compaction (when the soil is packed too closely together), or any other problems that can plague soil. Fall can also be a good time to enrich soil with compost, which can add nutrients that help plants grow deep roots, resist disease and maintain their aesthetic appeal throughout the year. Consider new plants. The plants you choose can also contribute to water conservation. Certain plants are drought-tolerant, making them far more effective for regions that don’t get Hwy. 169 S. Aitkin much rain in warmer weather. Also, plants that are pest-resistant are a better fit for people looking to conserve water. Of course, where you live plays a big role in what you should plant. Consult a local gardening professional and discuss your options. Water more effectively. While it’s common to conclude that the sun and higher temperatures are the main cause of lawn and garden troubles, oftentimes it’s actually the watering. Overwatering is a common knee-jerk reaction that does more harm than good to a lawn or garden during the summer months. Overwatering prevents a lawn and plants from getting their requisite oxygen while also making them increasingly vulnerable to disease. Overwatering can also affect your family’s health, as a possible side effect is the run off of fertilizers and pesticides into creeks and lakes, which can contaminate the water supply. Discuss the best approach to watering with a local lawncare professional. 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Homegrown produce, or as close as we can get it available at the Garden Center including Sweet Corn, Melons and Tomatoes! Delivery available on all orders! we can also do the planting, pruning, fertilizing, clean-up or spraying for you! Aitkin: East of Aitkin on Hwy. 169-210 • 218-927-3207 • Toll Free 877-286-3408 McGregor: Downtown Next to Tracks • 218-768-3032 Now Open Daily: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 16 July 26, 2008 www.NewsHopper.net NewsHopperTM The great Blue Heron Watch out for ticks Soon, we will no longer be seeing wood ticks (also called American dog ticks). It wasn’t that long ago when you couldn’t go outdoors, especially around grassy, weedy areas without attracting a horde of them. So where do they go? Knowing their life cycle explains why you see wood ticks in the spring but not in the summer. Wood ticks take two years to complete their development. Eggs are laid in early summer then hatch into larvae. These immature ticks do not feed until the following spring when they turn into nymphs. One rarely encounters either immature stage. After feeding a second time, the nymphs develop into adults during late summer of the second year. The adults do not feed until the following spring when the weather turns warm. Adults are common April through June but die after laying eggs, thus completing their life cycle. However, while wood tick problems are almost behind us, we should still be aware of blacklegged ticks (formerly called deer ticks) which are By Warren Nelson Herons are among the oldest species of birds on earth and they even look a little like a pterodactyl when they are in flight. They were revered by our ancestors who noticed just how high they fly and soar out of sight. Ninth century writer Rabanus Maurus wrote that they could fly “where they behold forever, the countenance of God”. The name “heron” comes from the Old English word “hragra” which was a way to describe the raucous call of the bird. Probably the best known and most common of all is the Great Blue Heron. They can be found in marshes and along a big share of our lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. Rather than stalking their prey, they can stand motionless for long periods of time, lying in wait for a meal to swim by. Their diet is pretty varied — fish, frogs, snakes, crayfish, grass- hoppers, water beetles, mice and sometimes young birds. They have been known on occasions to actually “fish” for a meal by dropping a feather as bait into the water to try to lure an unsuspecting victim. The sexes in the Great Blue Heron family are outwardly alike and are a bluish gray color with a little white around the head and neck. They have a black stripe going straight back from each eye. Like all the members of the heron family, they have long necks, long bills and long black legs. The only other real color in the bird is a little cinnamon in the neck and a little rust color in the upper legs. Most birds have a preen gland which they obtain oil from to condition their feathers with. Herons don’t have these glands, instead they have “pulvi-plumes”, feathers that disintegrate at the tip, becoming a cleansing powder, which the birds spreads present throughout the spring, summer and fall. They have a similar life cycle—they also take two years to finish their development. However, while wood ticks do not transmit disease, blacklegged ticks vector several diseases, especially Lyme disease and human anaplasmosis. To protect yourself from ticks when you are in areas likely to have ticks, wear protective clothes like long pants and long-sleeved shirts, whenever possible use a repellent (look for one that contains DEET), and check yourself for ticks when you return. Blacklegged ticks need to be actually biting and then need to be attached for at least 24-72 hours before they can transmit any disease. If you pull a blacklegged tick off of you shortly after you have been outdoors for a few hours, it is very unlikely it has given you any disease. If you experience suspicious symptoms, see your physician as soon as possible. Jeffrey Hahn is an entomologist with University of Minnesota Extension. with the comb-like edge of its middle toe. They can be easily identified in flight with their head folded back on their shoulders, legs trailing straight back and their slow wing beat. Other large birds, such as cranes or geese, fly with their necks straight out. When startled, the give out a loud “croak” call. Here in Minnesota, they nest throughout the state with the exception of the southwestern corner. The first of them return to the northern part of the state in mid-March (depending on open water), with the bulk of them returning in April. They have an elaborate courtship ritual which includes shaking, preening, crossing necks and exchanging sticks while building the nest. They nest in trees, sometimes in small groups, sometimes in colonies of several dozens. They will return to the colonies year after year, repairing the old nests with dozens of 2 to 3 foot long sticks loosely stacked, flimsy and not very well woven together. Great Blue Herons usually lay 4 eggs which each parent taking turns in incubating over a period of 28 days. The young are fed by both parents, food which is mainly made up of regurgitated fish. Heron rookeries are not a very pleasant smelling place to visit and if startled, the young will regurgitate their last meal, usually aiming for the disturbance below. You might want to avoid walking under a heron’s nest! It takes a long time for the young to mature to a point where they can attempt to fly -- about 60 days. Herons will hang around our area until November or until the lakes freeze over. There are records for herons over-wintering in southern Minnesota where rivers remain open all year. Yes, they are a hearty bird and one to be revered like our ancestors. Dnr question & answer Q: What should anglers do if they are fishing on a catch-andrelease only body of water, and they catch what they think may be a record-setting fish? A: Catching a big fish regardless of the species is always a thrill for any angler. But only fish that are caught and can be kept legally are eligible for state record verification. In addition, all fish must be positively identified by the DNR before a state record is awarded. However, some taxidermists will build a replica from the measurements and photo you might take before releasing your fish. And there is another way for anglers to enjoy the rewards of catch and release: The Master Angler program, which is sponsored by the DNR and Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame. It recognizes responsible anglers who release quality fish. The program is open to all licensed anglers in Minnesota. For details about this program go to www.dnr.state. mn.us/fishing/masterangler/index.html. WANTED: Call us for ALL your electrical needs. FOR LOAN OR PURCHASE Aitkin High School Yearbooks circa 1909/10 - 1914/15 for research of WARREN WILLIAM KRECH, Broadway and Hollywood actor, born and raised in Aitkin, 1894 - 1916. Contact Connie at the NewsHopper, 218-927-6990; [email protected] Also looking for other old historical books on Aitkin County. GARRISON PLAY DAYS! 13t h A nnual Friday - Sunday, July 25 - 27, 2008 admission $5 PLAY DAYS BUTTON with $1 going towards American Cancer Society button drawings Grand Prize is $1,000 $500 Cash & (5) $100 Cash 5 p.m. Sunday, VFW parking lot! Need not be present to win. Friday: Pig Roast VFW Pavilion............................5-8 p.m. Fan Fav/Chef’s Choice Beer Garden, VFW Lot...........................5-12 a.m. Meat Raffle, VFW Hall..............................6-8 p.m. Softball.................................................. 6:30 p.m. Dance, VFW............................................8-12 a.m. Don LaValley, Music, VFW......................8-12 a.m. saturday: Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament...................8-6 p.m. Co-Ed Softball Tournament......................8-7 p.m. GRAND PARADE........................................ 11 a.m. Free Corn Feed....................................... Noon - ? Beer Garden opens...................................... Noon Bar Bingo, VFW..............................Noon & 3 p.m. Guitar Hero registration Ages 6-18....................................... Noon - 1 p.m. Fire Dept. Safe House..................... Noon - 5 p.m. Dunk Tank, VFW.............................. 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Noon - 5 p.m. Teddy Bear Band, Big Tent...........12:30-1:30 p.m. Car Burn..........................................................TBA Home Run Derby........................................ 1 p.m. Guitar Hero, 6-18, Round 1 VFW Lot...................................................1-3 p.m. Potty Chair Races, VFW Lot......................1-3 p.m. Coin Hunt............................................... 1:30 p.m. Magik Mike, Big Tent..........................2-2:30 p.m. Quad Obstacle.........................................2-4 p.m. Pinata.................................................... 2:30 p.m. Teddy Bear Band, Big Tent.......................3-4 p.m. Guitar Hero, Age 18+, Round 1 VFW Lot...................................................3-5 p.m. Guitar Hero, 6-18, Finals..........................6-7 p.m. Guitar Hero, 18+ Finals...........................7-8 p.m. Miss Liz Karaoke, VFW...........................7-11 p.m. Street Dance, VFW.................................8-12 a.m. Live LP Burn, by Fire Dept.......................... 9 p.m. Sunday: Pancake Breakfast, Park Pavilion...........8-10 a.m. Turtle Walk for Cancer........................... 8:30 a.m. Car & Bike Show, Y-Club .......................10-2 p.m. All Community Worship, Big Tent......... 10:30 a.m. Dunk Tank, VFW........................................... 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Noon) Magik Mike, Big Tent..........................1:30-2 p.m. Potty Chair Finals..........................2:30-3:30 p.m. Magik Mike, Big Tent..........................3-3:30 p.m. Cribbage Registration, VFW....................... 3 p.m. Kids Ice Cream Eating Contest, Big Tent.................................................. 3:30 p.m. Quad Obstacle Finals...............................4-5 p.m. Celebrity Cone Heads, VFW................4:30-5 p.m. Prize Drawings, VFW................................... 5 p.m. TASTE OF GARRISON - Featuring a variety of foods from local establishments Please thank these sponsors for supporting this ad… Aicota Healthcare • Aitkin • 218-927-2164 Aitkin Area Chamber • Aitkin • 218-9272316 Aitkin Furniture • Aitkin • 218-927-2617 Aitkin Glass Service • Aitkin • 218-927-4624 American Legion Post #86 218-927-2965 Bremer Bank • Aitkin • 218-927-3794 Crosby SuperValu • Crosby •218-546-6020 Cummings Auto • Aitkin • 218-927-3015 Deerwood Bank • Deerwood • 218-534-3111 Eyecare Center of Aitkin & McGregor 218-927-3213/218-768-7000 Garrison Inn & Suites • Garrison • 800-817-5408 Golden Horizons • Aitkin • 218-927-9996 Hometown Building Supply • Aitkin • 218-927-7077 Hyytinen Hardware Hank • Aitkin • 218-927-3117 Jim Blakesley Appliance Repair • Aitkin • 218-927-2027 Light of the Cross Lutheran Church • Garrison •320-692-4773 Mille Lacs Energy • Aitkin • 218-927-2191 NewsHopper • 218-927-6990 • newshopper.net Northern Air • Aitkin • 218-927-6828 Paulbeck’s County Market • Aitkin • 218-927-6919 Persian Gulf Support Group • Aitkin • 218-927-6119 R & R Landscaping • Aitkin • 218-839-3371/218-927-2855 Riverwood Healthcare • Aitkin • 218-927-2121 Rosallini’s • Aitkin • 218-927-6412 Riley Auto Supply-NAPA • Aitkin • 218-927-2153 Security State Bank and Agency • Aitkin • 218-927-3765 Unclaimed Freight North • Aitkin • 218-927-6446 Friday food 5 pm • Meat Raffle 6 pm Happy Hour M-Th 3-6 pm Wed. 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