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Highway 169 S., Aitkin • 218-927-6919 • Open 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. WhAt’’S 30 years of caring for the heart of Minnesota BY CONNIE PETTERSEN to provide three E’s: Evan- InInSIde “Thirty years ago, KTIG gelism, Education and En- first signed on the air,” said couragement by teaching OBITUARIES General Manager Mike Heu- Christ’s love to people in Pages 3-5 berber of MCBI (Minnesota central Minnesota. “We’ve Christian Broadcasting, Inc.) tried to carry that out in BIRTHS Page 5 Their goal was to reach the our programming since lost and hurting with the day one,” said Mike. “We’ll CENTENNIAL LADY good news of the gospel by never know until we get to BY PHILIP NEESE radio. “Since April 30, 1978, heaven how many lives have Page 3 the technology has changed, been touched and changed CROW WING but the message remained through the ministry of COUNTY BOARD the same.” KTIG, KCFB, WZFJ and in- Page 9 For three decades, MCBI ternet streaming… It seems LOCAL KIDS has provided listener-sup- as though we’ve just begun Page 10 ported noncommercial with still lots to accomplish Christian radio that began in so little time.” GO GREEN with KTIG. Their ministry Early history of MCBI Page 11 has grown to meet the KTIG signed on the air in MCBI General Manager, Mike Heuberger (left) with Marietta Heuberger, Jim Park and needs of listeners. Today April 1978. “However, the OUTDOORS INFO Randy Kennedy, some of the familiar voices on the air for MCBI. Page 14 MCBI has three sister FM work to get it on the air be- stations: KTIG, 102.7 Pequot gan three years prior,” said Sheriff’s repORT Lakes; KCFB 91.5 St. Cloud, Mike, who moved to the Page 17 Fundraiser at Reif a success and contemporary music area in 1978 with his wife LEGALS Bev Taylor, member of er and increasing mobility station WZFJ 100.1, also Marietta and began working Pages 18 & 19 Let’s Go Fishing with Se- for those in need. from Pequot Lakes. for MCBI. niors, accepts a check from The funds for this dona- Their message has been Continued on Page 13 CLASSIFIEDS Brian Carlson, President tion were recently raised Pages 20-22 of the Volunteers for the at the Reif Center in Grand Handicapped Association Rapids through a Christ- Aitkin Bloodmobile 202 Minnesota Ave. N., Aitkin (VHA), towards the pur- mas concert with the DI- On Mon., May 5 and Tue., Blomberg at 218-927-6646 218-927-6990 chase of a pontoon to aid AMONDS (a doo-wop May 6, the American Red or go on the American Red Fax: 218-927-6980 seniors and those with dis- group performing music Cross Bloodmobile will Cross website to schedule abilities to enjoy fishing in from the 1950-1980’s.) be at the Westside Calvary your appointment for this. 21 Washington St., Brainerd our area. The DIAMONDS are plan- Church from 12-6 p.m. both The Riverboat Lions will be 218-454-4017 The mission of the handi- ning a return concert for For those wanting more days, and they will also be running the canteen. If you Fax: 218-454-4018 capped association is to Dec. 20 this year. Tickets information on Let’s Go collecting Double Red Cell have any questions about [email protected] fund projects that aid in can be ordered by calling Fishing with Seniors call donations both days. whether you are eligible www.NewsHopper.net making accessibility to The Reif at 218-327-5780. 218-256-7958. You can schedule an ap- to give blood please call 1- programs and events easi- pointment by calling Judy 800-426-2164. Choosing is the Only NORTHWOOD EQUIPMENT 1120 2ND STREET NW Hard Part. 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Komen for Additional grants will be They were awarded $5,025. the Cure awarded grants to awarded in the near future. The Garrison Clinic, which organizations that will use The Brainerd Public Li- opened in June, will use its the funds to either provide brary received $13,400. The grant money to purchase area residents with informa- library will use its grant equipment and supplies for tion about breast cancer or money to build a new re- its mammography room. to buy equipment and sup- source desk that’s dedicated The clinic averages 20-25 plies necessary to screen in- to providing information mammograms a month, dividuals for breast cancer. about breast cancer. This serving women from the The grants totaled nearly will include a new computer Mille Lacs area as well as $30,000, which is a portion with Internet access that Brainerd, Aitkin, Crosby of the proceeds generated will allow the user to easily and other surrounding com- last year by the Brainerd af- fi nd online resources about munities. fi liate through fundraisers. breast cancer. In addition Riverwood’s Garrison Clin- The organization’s largest to the computer, the library ic has mammography on annual fundraiser is the will buy materials and books site, so the test can be done Komen Brainerd Lakes Race as additional resources. the same day a patient is From left: Kelly Simons, Vice President of the Brainerd Lakes Affi liate of the Susan G. for the Cure®, which will be Riverwood Healthcare seen for a regular appoint- Komen for the Cure; Mike Delfs, Chief Operating Offi cer for Riverwood Healthcare Center; held July 5 at Forestview Center, Garrison Clinic was ment. Deb Middleton, CNP for Riverwood; and Deb Brambilla, RTRM for Riverwood. Diabetes patient to speak Women’s health issues seminar If you have diabetes, one 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at First Lu- pions Program, which is a Are you going through life lower back pain and con- at First Lutheran Church in of the most important parts theran Church in Aitkin. Ter- patient-lead approach to concerned because you’ve stipation. Aitkin. of managing this disease is ry Wiley will share his per- diabetes education. A1C lost control of your blad- Fortunately, these condi- This special seminar will keeping your blood glucose sonal experience on living Champions know fi rst-hand der? If so, you’re not alone. tions have a number of help you understand these level low. The American with diabetes. He will talk the challenges and obstacles Millions of women experi- treatment options available, conditions and give you Diabetes Association recom- about achieving good glu- to maintaining control of ence involuntary loss of according to Dr. Michael valuable information that mends that typically people cose control, learning about their diabetes. They share urine and the most common and Dr. Rachel Cady, ob- can make a difference in with diabetes should initially effective self-management diabetes self-management condition is called urinary stetrics and gynecology your everyday life. strive for an A1C that is less and developing a balanced and lifestyle strategies based stress incontinence. specialists and surgeons at The seminar will offer a than seven percent. An A1C and healthy lifestyle. He on extensive training and Almost 40 percent of wom- Riverwood’s Specialty Clin- relaxed forum for ques- is a test that assesses blood will also address planning their personal experience en age 50 to 70 have pelvic ic. On Thur., April 24, they tions from participants. A glucose levels over a two- to and prioritizing diabetes with diabetes. organ prolapse, a condition will present a seminar called light meal will be served at three-month period. management, overcoming The program will offer a where one or more pelvic “Women’s Health Issues,” no cost. Registration is ap- Riverwood Healthcare’s fears surrounding diabetes light meal at no cost. Regis- organs fall from their nor- addressing urinary stress preciated by April 22. Call Diabetes Center is sponsor- and fi nding resources for tration is required by April mal position.