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NewsHopperTM Gordon School, its last year
Gordon school children in 1942. L-R: Curtis Gordon, Raymond
Moritz, David Johnson, Collen Gordon, Donald Hartung, Allen
Chambers.
By Philip Neese
The Gordon school is located on Moritz Road in Fairfield
Township, Crow Wing County.
The school (District 59) is no
longer there, however the foundation still stands, although
forest is making its attempt to
reclaim the land.
Ms. Alice Dechaine taught at
the school during its final year,
1942 to 1943.
Alice describes her first day
at Gordon, “I got to school
early so that I could have everything in it’s place and I wanted
to welcome the children. I
was responsible for the janitororial work so I had scrubbed
the school the day before
and made sure that I had the
books that would be needed
for the classes I had to teach.
The eight grades were taught
in this school but there were
not students for each class. As
I remember there were six or
eight students that year.
“When I rang the bell, I
was surprised to find that two
eighth grade boys were missing. I walked outside and
there they were high in this
tree. They were laughing and
showing off. I asked them to
come down, as it was time for
school. They would not come
down and giggled at me. What
was I going to do? I hollered
at them to no avail. Then I told
them that I would go to their
parents and tell them about
this bizarre behavior. That did
the trick. They came down and
I gave each one a swat as they
passed by me into the school.
I never had another discipline
problem.
“A short time later one of
the boy’s parents invited me to
come to their home for supper
and to stay overnight. Imagine
my surprise when I found that
the only way to get to these
folks place was by horseback.
I had never ridden a horse and
was scared to death. The boy
brought an extra horse and
thank heavens that was one
gentle horse. I was surprised
to find myself enjoying the ride
and also my visit with this very
rural family.
“The school had two outside
toilets and it was a cold walk
out there in the winter with
only Sears and Roebuck for
company. It was not an easy
task to put the flag up in the
winter either. But we made
sure that it was up every day
of school. I remember that the
wood stove sometimes took a
while to heat the school. The
children and I would stand
around the stove until we were
warm. The children would play
outside, weather permitting,
however, when it was raining
or too cold, we would have
inside physical education, consisting of reaching, stretching
and running in place.
“My work was not done
when the children left for the
day I had to erase and wash the
black boards, sweep the floor
and write the assignments for
reading, spelling and math on
the blackboards for the next
day.
“I boarded at the Gordon
home, which was across the
street, and supper was usually
ready when I got there. Mrs.
Gordon was a great cook. I
especially remember the pancakes that were made from
starter (starter is batter that
has the ability to be self rising.
Some of the batter was saved
for the next day and this was
called starter. Other ingredients
were added also). Every day
those pancakes would melt in
my mouth. I wish now that I
had asked for the recipe. Maybe that Home Comfort wood
burning stove had something
to do with the good food.
“In the evening we would
set at the table by kerosene
lamplight. I would correct
papers and then Mrs. Gordon
and her daughter-in-law whose
husband was in the service
would sit and talk and crochet.
My husband was in the service
at the time and so our evenings
passed. I learned to crochet and
even made a bedspread.
“I was so sorry to learn that
the school would be closed at
the end of the year and I got
my walking papers. The school
board told me that they just
could not afford to keep the
school open any longer.”
Don Hartung tells his part,
“Dave Johnson and I had been
pals since we learned to walk.
We were in the same grade and
when we got this new teacher
(Ms. Dechaine), we decided
to test her out. We climbed as
high as we could in those trees
and were having a really good
time, however Ms. Dechine
converted our interests to our
studies in a short time.”
Hunger program
support recognized
James Monson III
James Edward Monson III, a boy, weighing 7 lbs., 3 ozs., was
born May 24, 2008, at Kanabec Hospital in Mora, to James and
Amanda Monson II of Hinckley. Grandparents are: Jim and Peggy
Monson, Mound; Shane and Luanne Gibson, Montevideo; and
Mike and Sharol Rude, Brainerd.
Reed Benson
Reed Stephen-Robert Benson, a boy, weighing 6 lbs., 10 ozs.,
was born May 27, 2008, at Kanabec Hospital in Mora, to Kirk
Benson and Nico Steinbach of Pine City. Reed is welcomed home
by siblings: Alex, Taylor, Michelle, and Emma. Grandparents are:
Bob and Carol Benson, Rock Creek; and Cindy Boije, Pine City.
Dawson Smart
Dawson Lee Smart, a boy, weighing 8 lbs., 11 ozs., was born
May 24, 2008, at Kanabec Hospital in Mora, to Kyle and Wendy
Smart of Mora. Dawson is welcomed home by siblings: Kaden
and Jonah. Grandparents are: Tom and Joyce Gmahl, Mora; and
Dorothy and Warren Martenson, Moose Lake.
Merrik Mindrum
Merrik Andros Mindrum, a boy, weighing 7 lbs., 14 ozs., was born
May 30, 2008, at Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin to Melissa
Mindrum of Aitkin. Grandparents are: Larry Mindrum, Palisade;
Kristi Weston, Aitkin; and Tim Turner, Aitkin. Great-grandparents
are: Curtiss and Katherine Weston, Palisade; Lorraine Mindrum,
Palisade; Marlyn Turner, Aitkin; and Mary Christian, Aitkin.
Several area congregations
were recognized for their support of the ELCA World Hunger
program and wider ministry of
the Synod and ELCA recently
in Duluth. St. John’s Lutheran
of Cedarbrook was the runnerup in the “Holy Cow” award
presented for support of the
project. Many local churches
were in the top 20, with Salem
Lutheran, Deerwood; St. John’s
Lutheran, Cedarbrook; and
Grace Lutheran, McGregor, in
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Alex Toth was broke from
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fraud.
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Proposed atv trail from Brainerd to Emily poses dilemma for Board
By Kathy C Bryan
The Crow Wing County
(CWC) Board of Commissioners met May 27 at 9 a.m. in the
Historic Courthouse. Commissioners present, Paul Thiede,
Doug Houge, Rosemary Franzen, Dewayne Tautges and
Chairperson, Rachel Nystrom.
Also present, Don Ryan, County Attorney, Deborah Erickson,
County Auditor and Therese
Norwood, Administrative Coordinator.
Consent Agenda: The Board
approved the following: A
$1,000 donation from the
Brainerd Jaycees for the CWC
Dive Team, Exempt Gambling
Permits for CWC Snowmobile
Trails Association and Knights
of Columbus (11679), a Premises Gambling Permit for Pine
Center Sportsmen’s Club, a
Tattoo License for Tony Powers
Designs, applications for the
2008 3.2 percent Malt Liquor
License renewals, applications
for the 2008 Off-Sale Liquor
License renewals, applications for the 2008 On-Sale and
Sunday Liquor License renewals, applications for the 2008
combination On-Sale/Sunday
and Off-Sale Liquor License renewals, an application for Cancellation of Forfeiture for that
part of Lot 10, Block 1 in Gov.
Lot 5 Rock Lake Addition, a list
of tax applications approved by
the County Treasurer, Assessor
and Auditor.
Miscellaneous Business: A
request from WesMin Resource
Conservation and Development for a $3,983.20 assessment to defray legal fees was
denied with the stipulation
the denial does not sever
CWC’s relationship with WesMin and they may request a
reevaluation in the future. A
representative from CWC Soil
& Water Conservation District
presented the following: A
Wetland Conservation Act Report, a 2008 Water Plan Report
from Jan. 1 through May 15,
2008, a Water Plan Update,
in which the Board recommended completion of the
Water Plan update, amending
it to an enhanced version once
the GIS and lake assessment
information is received.
Land Services Director: Numerous pro and con arguments
were presented to the Board
concerning the concept of a
Grant-In-Aid ATV Trail from
Brainerd to Emily submitted by
the CWC ATV Trail Association.
Representatives from the Riverton City Council, residents of
Wolford Township, an attorney
representing concerned citizens, the St. Cloud American
Indian Movement and the
American Indian Movement
expressed their disapproval
over the proposed ATV Trail.
AIM representatives informed
the Board Indian mounds and
village sites exist along the
proposed trail and they must be
preserved. Laura Ukura-Lier, a
resident of Ironton agreed with
Aim’s representatives, stating
Minnesota Statute 307.08
protects burial grounds and village sites. Other concerns from
those opposed to the trail were
issues of safety, noise pollution,
vandalism and the inability of
the Association to police and
patrol the trail. In support of
establishing a trail, several
members of the CWC ATV Trail
Association spoke, stating the
Trail Ambassador program has
been successful in other areas
and could also work well here.
Further, the trail would provide
good income to the area from
vacationers and staunch proponents of trail riding, and the
handicapped often participate
in ATV rides, often the only
outside recreation available to
them. The Association representative informed the Board
they are willing to look at alternate routes since they were
unaware of the Indian burial
grounds along the proposed
route. Upon the recommendation of the County Attorney,
the Board opted to table this
issue for two weeks so they
can review all the pertinent
documentation.
Noxious weed control services were awarded to Central
Applicators, Inc. at a quote of
$82 per hour plus chemical
costs. Appraisal services were
awarded for Lot 8, Block 7 in
the City of Jenkins. Approval
of all tracts and corresponding
values as shown on the 2008
Tax Forfeited Land Sales list
was granted by the Board as
was the approval of the By-laws
for the Parks and Trails Advisory
Committee.
Planning and Zoning: The
following Rezoning Requests
were approved: Willis and
Sharon Fuhrmann, from Green
Space to Agricultural in Platte
Lake Township, #3 CWC Planning Commission from Green
Space to Shoreland Residential
1 in Unorganized Territory,
James and Sharon Halverson
from Rural Residential 2.5 to
Shoreland Residential 1 in
Bay Lake Township, John and
Jaclyn Janousek from Rural
Residential 2.5 to Shoreland
Residential 1 in Lake Edward
Township, Betty and Joseph
Simenstad from Agricultural
to Rural Residential in Pelican
Township, Brent Ravenik from
Agricultural to Commercial 1
in Wolford Township, and Kelly
and Celeste McCalla from
Rural Residential 2.5 to Shoreland Residential in Deerwood
Township. Final Plat approval
was granted to Raymond and
Deborah Johnson for Sleeping
Lady in Mission Township.
A lengthy discussion ensued
concerning a rezoning request
from John and Mary Sours
from Agricultural to Shoreland
Residential 2 involving approximately 43 acres in Lake
Edward Township. Commissioner Franzen stated, “The
rezoning is not compatible
with zoning in the area and a
large portion of the property is
wetland. Further, Lake Edward
Township is opposed to the
rezoning and the action could
have a negative impact on the
area.” Franzen made a motion
to deny the rezoning request
with Commissioner Nystrom
seconding. Commissioner
Tautges stated, “The parcel of
land is private property and
does not belong to the township.” Various residents in and
around Gladstone Lake took
the microphone in opposition
of the rezoning request, stating
the action would result in disturbance of wildlife, a negative
Nominations sought for Ginger Brauer award
The Brainerd Lakes Affiliate
of Susan G. Komen is accepting nominations for the Ginger
Brauer Breast Cancer Support
Award to honor an individual
for supporting local breast
cancer programs or having
made a significant influence
in the community in dealing
with breast cancer education,
screening, treatment and/or
support programs.
Nominations are due June
15 and will be reviewed by the
two prior award winners. The
winner will be announced at
the Susan G. Komen Brainerd
Lakes Race for the Cure® July
5 at Forestview Middle School
in Baxter.
The Brainerd Komen established the annual Breast Cancer Support Award in 2000. The
first winner, Ginger Brauer, lost
her battle with breast cancer
in 2001. The award was subsequently named in her honor
because she exemplified the
selfless giving of time and energy in support of local breast
cancer activities and was an
active member of the Race for
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the Cure® committee from its
inception.
Prior winners of the award
are Ginger Brauer, Arvilla
Felten, Kathy Buxton, Pat Hassett, Gail Temple, Debbie
Sorensen, Melinda Jackson and
Emily Lanin.
Nominees must reside in
Aitkin, Cass or Crow Wing
County and must have volunteered to help support local
breast cancer programs or
made a significant influence
in the community in dealing
with breast cancer education,
screening, treatment and/or
support programs.
Nominations must include
the nominator’s name, address and phone number,
the nominee’s name, address
and phone number, and a detailed description of how the
nominee meets the selection
criteria.
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following address: Susan G.
Komen for the Cure, Brainerd
Lakes Affiliate, PO Box 1057,
Brainerd, MN 56401.
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impact on the environment due
to numerous septic systems,
inaccessibility to lake access,
detrimental effects to storm
water runoff and rural life destruction. Some residents felt
Planning and Zoning failed to
investigate the issue properly
by not acknowledging local
neighbor concerns. Franzen’s
motion failed due to opposition
from Commissioners Houge,
Tautges and Thiede. A motion
was then made by Commissioner Thiede and seconded
by Commissioner Franzen
to table the request until the
Board has time to gather more
facts and revisit the issue. Motion carried.
Planning and Zoning presented a Weekly Report Information containing information
on weekly permits from April
of 2007 and 2008 and May of
2007 and 2008. Septic Systems
Reports, Weekly Phone Reports
and Weekly Counter Customer
Reports for the week of May
12 from 2007 and 2008 were
presented. For information purposes only, Planning and Zoning presented an Enforcement
Update report on pending
violation files. A preliminary
overview of Land Services
Direction and Priorities was
presented to the Board with a
reminder that a more detailed
report will be presented at the
Committee of the Whole Meeting on June 17.
Waste Management: A contract for General Construction Landfill Gas Collection
and Control System at the
CWC Mixed Municipal Waste
Landfill was awarded to Veit
and Company. Approval was
granted to initiate the bidding
process for New Leachate
Land Application Area. For
informational purposes only,
the Board was updated on the
existing scale upgrade at the
CWC Landfill.
GIS Department: A motion
was carried to post the release
of the Public GIS Mapping
Website on CWC’s website.
Emergency Management:
For information purposes only
the Department updated the
Board on severe weather drills,
Public Safety exercises, the
Mitigation Plan process, Cass
and CWC Emergency Board
Declaration and the Northeast
Regional Radio Board.
Human Resources Director:
Approval was granted to hire
a Correctional Officer for the
Sheriff’s Department. A lengthy
discussion took place relating
to the search process for a
County Administrator position. Tamra Laska informed the
Board that Springstead is in the
process of performing credit
and background checks on the
finalists recently interviewed
by the Board. Two of the four
applicants will be asked to
return to meet with the Board
again in the near future before
a new County Administrator
is chosen.
County Auditor: Warrants
in the amount of $976,095.36
were approved.
the meeting was then adjourned. The CWC Board of
Commissioners meets every
other Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the
Courthouse. The meetings are
open to the public.
Merrifield resident wins
Saturn Sky
Not actual car.
Matt Linzbach from Merrifield will receive the keys to
a 2008 Saturn Sky convertible
(valued at $25,000) during a
prize ceremony at the Baxter
Menards store on Sat., June 7,
at 2 p.m.
Linzbach was selected as the
grand prize winner after registering for the Menards April,
2008 Vehicle Sweepstakes at
the Baxter store and will be
awarded the vehicle on behalf
of Menards and Cerro Wire.
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