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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.

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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. Symptoms incontinence and pelvic Riverwood Education at ing a community diabetes diabetes support. 17. Call Riverwood’s Diabe- may include pelvic fullness prolapse. The program will 218-927-5552 or email edu- program called “A1C Cham- Wiley is a member of the tes Center at 218-927-8281. or pressure, incontinence, be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. [email protected]. pions” on Mon., April 21, sanofi -aventis A1C Cham- vaginal pain or bleeding,

NewsHopperTM April 19, 2008 3 OBITUARIES Gregory Ruschmeier, II Gregory Jack-Henry Ruschmeier, II, Thompson; grandparents: Polly Pratt, Aitkin; Jeff (Pam) was stillborn on Tue., April 8, 2008. Pelzer, St. Cloud; Jackie (Bruce) Rengo, Aitkin; Greg Graveside services were held Sun., April (Sue) Ruschmeier, Aitkin; and many other relatives 13, 2008, at the Waukenabo Cemetery, and family friends. Waukenabo Township, Aitkin County. Rev. Arrangements were with the Sorensen-Root-Thomp- Allan Clark Harris offi ciated. son Funeral Home of Aitkin. Go to www.srtfuneral.com He is survived by his parents: Gregory Ruschmeier to sign the online guest register. and Karilee Thompson, Aitkin; brothers: Trey and Devon Make eating more appealing John T. Franz Many people are trying to versation. If you live alone, out calories and fat. Add fresh John T. Franz, 53, of Aitkin, died Tue., April 8, 2008, State of Minnesota in Brainerd. He married Joni Hogg adopt a healthier approach invite a friend over for dinner, or dried dill, basil or oregano at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd. on Oct. 3, 2007. He was a foster parents to over 20 to eating. Is it any wonder? have a potluck meal or a tast- to steamed vegetables, or Services were held Sat., April 12, 2008, at First children over the years. Research shows that six out ing party. Try out new recipes cinnamon to fruit dips. Try Lutheran Church in Aitkin with Rev. Sarah Cordray He is survived by his wife, Joni, Aitkin; sons: Sean and of every 10 Americans are and invite someone over to try an herb vinegar dressing on offi ciating. Matthew; daughters: Molly and McKinzi; numerous fos- overweight and nearly one in it out. And remember to sit your salad or herbs on your He was born Aug. 12, 1954, in Aitkin to John and ter children; mother, Loretta Franz, Aitkin; eight siblings three is obese. down during the meal rather baked potato. Loretta (Zigan) Franz. He grew up working on the and spouses; and numerous nieces and nephews. When it comes to a healthy than standing at the counter Experiment with fruits and family farm and attended schools in Aitkin graduating He was preceded in death by his father. diet, sticking to a plan can while you eat or eating in vegetables you haven’t tried from the Aitkin High School. He then attended college Arrangements were with the Sorensen-Root-Thomp- be diffi cult for many reasons. front of the television. before. Try mango, jicama, in Duluth graduating with his degree in Emotional Be- son Funeral Home of Aitkin. Go to www.srtfuneral.com Maybe you are not sure what Eat with your eyes. Not liter- Chinese cabbage, or turnip havior Disorders. He had worked in the Duluth, Aitkin to sign the online guest register. to do, you lack the time or ally, of course, but if the food greens. Prepackaged mixed and Crosby-Ironton School Districts and also for the energy or you think healthy doesn’t look good, if it’s not salad greens or frozen stir-fry foods taste bad. Often the attractive, we probably won’t vegetables can be a time saver Kenneth D. White image of healthy food is dull give it a chance. Choose dif- and can also help to increase Kenneth D. White, 85, of McGregor, and Shrine Club, a charter member of the McGregor and the eating experience a ferent foods from the color your vegetable intake. died Wed., April 9, 2008, at Aitkin Lions Club, and a member of the Holy Family Catholic chore. palette, different shapes and Try different ethnic cuisines Health Services in Aitkin. Church in McGregor. One of the most important different textures. such as Chinese, Mexican, Services were held Mon., April 14, He is survived by his wife, Alice, McGregor; son, Bob things you can do to stick to Dress up your table. Break Greek or Indian. Select from 2008, at Holy Family Catholic Church in McGregor with White, Arizona; daughter, Katherine Branley, Arizona; your commitment to a healthy out the good china, use the ta- the low fat, high fi ber choices Fr. John Fleischhacker offi ciating. four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters: diet plan is to make healthy ble cloth or placemats you’ve and enjoy. He was born Aut. 10, 1922, in St. Paul to Dan and Florence Kraus, Minneapolis; Patricia Kirk, California; eating more appealing. Here been storing for years, try Making eating more appeal- Mildred (Davidson) White. He was a US Navy Veteran. and brothers and sisters-in-law: Thomas (Jean) White, are some ways to help make candles or fl owers as a cen- ing can improve your commit- On March 29, 1963, he married Alice Parkki in Milbank, McGregor; Jack (Jan) White, McGregor. that happen: terpiece. The change can go ment to better lifestyle. SD. He worked for Nordic Packing in New Hope prior to He was preceded in death by his brothers: James and Enjoy your foods. Sit down a long way toward improving Kelly Kunkel is a nutrition owning and operating Savanna Country Club north of Robert; and his parents. when you eat and eat with the eating experience. educator with University of McGregor from 1983 to 1992. Recently he worked at Arrangements were with the McGregor Funeral Home family and friends. Food tastes Experiment with herbs and Minnesota Extension. the country club as a grounds keeper mowing fairways. in McGregor. Go to www.srtfuneral.com to sign the better with company and con- spices to increase fl avor with- He was a member of the Robbinsdale Eastern Star online guest register. We Can Help Direct Do you dream Business to You! of building your own home? Now is your chance. 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Welcome To Our Area Churches OBITUARIES * Indicates handicap accessible. NOTE: All times are Sunday morning (a.m.) unless indicated otherwise. ALLIANCE INDEPENDENT PENTECOSTAL Vernon W. Forstad Garrison* — Pastor Michael H. Palkie; Adult & Children’s SS 9:30; Worship Ironton — Iron Range Christian Center; Pastor Dwight Semler; 218-546- & Children’s Church 10:30; Wed. 7 p.m. Church/Home Bible Study. 6523; meeting at Irondale Town Hall*, Co. Rd. 12, (Deerwood Shortcut); Vernon W. Forstad, 83, of Deerwood, Bloomington; and the Myrin-James American Legion McGregor/Big Sandy — Rev. S. DeMars, 426-3408; E. of Sather’s Store; Worship 10 & Wed. 7 p.m. died Thur., April 10, 2008, at Cuyuna Post 443, Ironton. Worship 9:30; Children’s Church 10-10:30. Regional Care Center in Crosby. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; sons and daugh- LUTHERAN ASSEMBLY OF GOD Aitkin — Bethel* (CLB), Rev. G. Salmonson; Worship, 9:30; Wed. Wed. Services were held Mon., April 14, ters-in-law: Paul (Peggy) Forstad, Overland Park, KS; Aitkin — Rev. Dan Turner; SS 9; Worship 10; Wed. 7 p.m. Kids Club (starting 9/19) 3:30; Thurs. Bible Study & prayer 7; SS following 2008, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis Phillip (Linda) Forstad, Lutz, FL; daughters and son-in- Crosby — Rev. Michael Towers; Worship 10:30 morning worship. with full Military honors. law: Marilyn Forstad, Deerwood; Denice (Tom) Dewael- Crosslake — Crossroads Christian, Rev. Gary Espeth; Aitkin —Bethlehem (ELCA), Rev. Cindy Gray; Worship 9:30 and 10; SS 10; He was born Aug. 21, 1924, in Minneapolis to Olaf and sche, Wichita, KS; brother, James Forstad, Grand Maris; Hill City — Rev. G. Valley; Worship 10 and 6:30 p.m.; Bible Study Thurs. Holy Comm. 1st Sun. each month. 7 p.m. Aitkin — First* (ELCA), Rev. Lance E. Isaacson, Sr. Pastor; Rev. Sarah Salma (Samuelson) Forstad. He married Elizabeth Mary seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Palisade — Pastor Ed Sornberger; SS 9; Worship 10; Bible Study, Wed. 7 p.m. Cordray, Assoc. Pastor; Worship: Sun. 8 and 10:30; coffee fellowship 9; Adult Ritter on April 23, 1946, in Minneapolis. He was a retired He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jean at church, Wed. 7 p.m. kids games and bible activity, grades K-12. Forum and Sunday School 9:15; Contemporary 3rd Sun., Communion 1st mechanic with 34 years of service with Northwest, Hill; brother, Raymond Forstad; and a grandson. & 3rd Sun.; 10:30 service broadcast live on KKIN (930 AM) & on TV cable BAPTIST channel 8 at 9 am Wed. Braniff and Western Airlines. He was a WWII Army Air Arrangements were with the Koop Funeral Home Aitkin — Westside, Pastor D. Smith; Worship 9; SS 11; (Sept.-May). Aitkin — St. John’s (Missouri Synod), Pastor D. Becker; Worship Sun. Corp Veteran. He was a member of the VFW Post 1296, of Crosby. Crosby — Bible Baptist, Pastor G. Fisher; SS 9:45; Service 10:45 and 6 p.m., 9 a.m. Bible Study and Our Kids for Christ Wed. 7 p.m. Beaver Township­ — Finnish EA, Hwy. 27, Worship 1st & 3rd Sundays, Richard T. Buckholtz Deerwood — Pastor W. Skog; SS 9:30; Worship 10:30 and 6 p.m.; Wed. 10:30. Service, 7 p.m. Cedarbrook — St. John’s (ELCA), Rev. Sandy Berg-Holte; Worship 8:30; SS Richard Thomas Buckholtz, 57, of Aitkin, died Thur., at the Grand Casino. Glory — Pastor R. F. Stauter, 927-3678; SS 9:15; Worship 10:30 am. 9:30; Saturday SS; Holy Comm. 1st & 3rd Sun. April 10, 2008, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Julie, Aitkin; daughter, Hill City — Pastor L. Lee; 697-2645; SS 9:45; Worship 11 am, 7 p.m.; Wed. Crosby — Immanuel (ELCA) Pastor Paul Mattson; Sat. 5 p.m. worship; Sun. Services were held Wed., April 16, 2008, at Sorensen- Ashlee Buckholtz, Isle; step-children: Dan Thorton Jr., 7 p.m.; Bible Study, Fri., 7 p.m. 8:30 & 10:30 worship; fellowship & coffee 9:30. Call for FLT schedule. Isle — Pastor Gary Lambert; 676-3171; SS 9:30; Service 10:30; Bible Crosby —Zion (LC-MS) Pastor Dean Stolz; Worship 8:30; SS 10; Bible Study Root-Thompson Funeral Home in Aitkin with Rev. Phil Isle; Tina (Bryan) Wright, Tammy Lohman, and Jessica Study, Wed., 7 p.m. Wed. 7pm; handicap accessible. 218-546-6910 Strzelecki officiating. Burial will be in the Diamond Lake Lohman, all of Twin Lake, MI; Jacob Lohman, Aitkin; six Opstead — Pastor P. Johnson; 676-8859; SS 9:30; Worship, 10:30; Bible Crosslake —(ELCA), Pastor Mark Anderson; Worship Sun. 9:30; SS 10:15; Cemetery at a later date. grandchildren; sister, Kathleen Buckholtz, Soldotna, AK; Study Wed., 7 p.m.; www.opsteadbaptist.tzo.com. Coffee Fellowship 10:30. 218-692-3682. He was born May 6, 1950, in Duluth to Richard and and many other relatives and friends. Crosslake —Mission of the Cross (LCMS), Pastor Steve Anderson; SS/Bible CATHOLIC Study 10:45; Worship 9:30; Fellowship follows; Holy Comm. 1st, 3rd & 5th Mabel (King) Buckholtz. He graduated from Aitkin High He was preceded in death by his parents. Aitkin — St. James, Fr. Paul Fruth, Mass: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 am; Sundays; Confirm./Youth Group Wed. 6 p.m.; 218-692-4228 School, Class of 1968. He then graduated from St. Cloud Arrangements were with the Sorensen-Root-Thomp- Confession Sat. 3:45 p.m. Call 218-927-6581. Deerwood — Salem (ELCA), Pastor D. Anderson; Fall Worship: 8:15 & State University with a Bachelors Degree in Teaching. son Funeral Home of Aitkin. Go to www.srtfuneral.com Cromwell/Wright — Immaculate Conception, Mass: Sun. 11 10:30 a.m. Crosby — St. Joseph’s, Mass: Sat. 4 p.m.; Sun 10:30; Tue & Thu 8:30 On Sept. 15, 2005, he married Julie Dickover in Aitkin. to sign the online guest register. Giese Immanuel — Rev. R. Langhorst & Rev. R. Lovaas; Worship 9; SS 10; Crosslake — Immaculate Heart, Mass: Sat. 4 p.m.; Sun. 8 & 10:30 Holy Communion 1st Sun. each month 8:45. He worked at the Isle Municipal Liquor Store and then Deerwood — St. Joseph’s, Fr. H. Eisel, Mass: Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 Garrison — Light of the Cross (ELCA), Pastor Chris Hill; Worship 9:00 a.m.; am; Daily: Mon. & Fri. 8:30. Fellowship 10:0 a.m.; Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; 320-692-4773. Pearl E. McPheeters Emily — St. Emily, Fr. Roman Spoors, Mass: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10 Garrison — Shepherd of the Lake (Missouri Synod), Pastor Matthew Ruesch, am; 218-763-2101. Bible Study & SS Sun. 8:45; Worship 10; Fellowship 11. Pearl E. McPheeters, 97, of Aitkin, died Thur., April 10, six years. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Garrison — Our Lady of Fatima, Fr. Paul Fruth, Mass: Sat. 7 p.m.; Sun. Hill City — Trinity, (Missouri Synod), Pastor Volkert; Worship 9; Bible 2008, at the Aitkin Health Services in Aitkin. Church in Aitkin, the Ladies Aid, and the Tuesday Bible 11 am; Confession Sat. 8 p.m. Study 10:15. Services were held Sun., April 13, 2008, at St. John’s Study Group. Hillman — Holy Family, Sun. 9; Hillman — Immanuel, (ELCA) Pastor Cathie Rhodes; Sun. Worship 9:30. Lutheran Church in Aitkin with Rev. David Becker She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Hill City — St. John’s, Fr. Jerry Weiss; Fr. Keith Bertram, asst. pastor Located on the corner of Hwy. 27 and Co. Rd. 47. (Handicap accessible) Mass: Sun. 8:30 Iron Hub — Immanuel (LC-MS), Pastor Dean Stolz; Worship 10:30; officiating and Mon., April 14, 2008, at Swedberg Richard (Mavis) NcPheeters, Aitkin; daughter and McGrath — Our Lady of Fatima, Fr. J. Fleischhacker, O.S.C., Mass: Sun. 11. 218-534-3069. Funeral Home in Webster, WI. Burial was in the Oakland son-in-law, Shirley (Larry) McGerr, formerly of Nisswa; McGregor — Holy Family, Fr. J. Fleischhacker, O.S.C., Mass: Sat. 5:30 Isle — Faith (ELCA), Pastor John Lundberg; Worship 9:30; handicapped Cemetery in Webster, WI. five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; eight p.m.; Sun. 9. accessible. Vineland — St. Therese, Mass Sun. 11; Holy Days 8:30. She was born Jan. 11, 1911, in Minneapolis to Edward great-great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law: Isle — Trinity (Missouri Synod), Rev. Mark Maunula; Worship 8:30; Fellow- ship follows; SS 9:45; Adult Bible 10. and Barbara (Guttenberg) Michaelis. She grew up and Maxine Stone, Webster, WI; Iola Rauchner, Webster, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Jacobson — Carmel, J. and L. Anderson-Bauer; Services, 11; SS, 9:30. attended schools in Minneapolis. She then went to work WI; Doris Schauers, Siren, WI; Myrtle (Galen) Budd, Aitkin — Worship and SS 10:00; Mtgs. 1st & 3rd Wed., 7:30 p.m. Malmo — Bethesda (ELCA), Rev. Jim Raisanen; Sat. Informal Worship 5 p.m.; Sun. Worship 8:30 & 10:15; Fellowship between services; Comm. for a candy company n Minneapolis and following that Grantsburg, WI; John Nagy, Webster, WI; and numerous Church of Jesus Christ of 1st & 3rd Sun. LATTER-DAY SAINTS she worked for the Nash Finch Coffee Company. She nieces and nephews. McGrath — Grace; Wed. potluck 5 p.m., Bible study 6 p.m.; SS 10; Wor- Aitkin — Co. Rd. 12, Chapel Ph. 218-927-4454; Bradley Deuermeyer, moved with her family to Webster, WI, and that is where She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, ship 11. Br. President, 218-927-3875; Priesthood/Relief Society, 10; SS 11; Sac. McGrath — Zion (ELCA), Pastor James Sodergren; Worship 9; SS 9. she met her husband. She married Irvin McPheeters Jr. John Lund; husband, Irvin, in 1977; brother, Harvey Mtg. 11:50 on Sept. 18, 1933, in Minneapolis. They moved to Min- Michaelis; sister, Ethel McPheeters; and daughter-in- McGregor/Big Sandy Lake — Grace Lutheran Log Church(ELCA), Pas- tor D. Heath; Sun. Worship 9 a.m. Fellowship hour follows; Sat. Worship neapolis in 1941 and she worked for the Red Dot Potato law, Judy McPheeters. COMMUNITY Aitkin Community — Nondenominational; 927-2749; Worship 10; at 5:30 p.m. Chip Company and also Zins Master Bread Company. Arrangements were with the Sorensen-Root-Thomp- 219-1st Ave. NE. McGregor — Our Savior’s (Missouri Synod), Pastor Henry Koopman; In 1957, they purchased a cabin on Farm Island Lake son Funeral Home of Aitkin and the Swedberg Funeral Emily, Community Cornerstone Christian — Pastor Earl Ready; Worship Worship 9; SS 10; Bible Study Tue. 9, Wed. 7 p.m. near Aitkin and in 1963 they moved permanently to the Home in Webster, WI. Go to www.srtfuneral.com to sign 10, 41536 Birchwood Drive, Emily; 218-763-2939. Opstead — Holden (ELCA), SS 9:30; Worship 10:30. Outing — Our Saviors; Worship 9. lake. In 1987, she moved to Maryhill Manor in Aitkin and the online guest register. Glen, mile east of Glen — Rev. R. Stauter; Worship 9, May- Oct. Grand Rapids — Solid Rock Church of God, Pastor Robert Kimberling; Palisade — Bethel (ELCA), Rev. W. J. Sass; Worship 9:30; SS: pre-school has resided at the Aitkin Health Services for the past 218-326-0711; Sun. BS 9:30, Worship 10:30; Wed. BS 6:30 p.m. - 1st grade, 10:00; 2nd grade & up, 10:45; SS also offered for pre-school Jacobson Community Church (the little white church in Jacobson). Sun. - 6th grade on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. Diane E. Clementson SS (All ages) 9:30, Worship 10:30; Family Time 2nd & 4th Sundays; Wed. Rossburg — Bethesda (ELCA), Rev. Sandy Berg-Holte; Worship 10:30; SS BS 7 p.m. 2nd Sat of Mo. 9 - 1 p.m.; Comm. 1st & 3rd Sunday each month. Diane Elizabeth Clementson, 50, of Aitkin, died Sat., Pine City; Significant other: Philip Ekelund, Aitkin, sons: st th rd Kimberly — Nature Ave. Rev. Rick Perry; Worship 9; Adult Bible Study & Tamarack (AFLC) — Pastor P. Franz; 1 & 4 Sun. 11; 3 Sun. 1 April 12, 2008, at Aicota Health Care Center in Aitkin. Lars Clementson, Pine City; Beau Ekelund, Aitkin; Sunday School 10:30; 218-927-6256. Thor — Zion, Pastor G. Salmonson; Worship 11; 1st and 3rd Sun. April Services were held Fri., April 18, 2008, at St. James mother-in-law, Janice Ekelund, Moose Lake; grand- McGregor — Amazing Grace Christian Church; Worship through December. Wright —Bethlehem, Worship; SS 9. Cahtolic Church in Aitkin with Father Paul Fruth of- father, William Lefeber, Fond Du Lac, WI; sisters and 9:30 at McGregor VFW; Bible study Sat. 7 p.m. VFW basement; Contact: Pat Perrine 218-768-2234 Wright — St. John’s (Missouri Synod), Pastor Henry Koopman; Worship ficiating. brothers-in-law: Deborah (Bob) Neubauer, Pine City; Merrifield — Community Church of the Nazarene, Pastor Larry Harshman; 10:30; Bible Study Thu. 10. She was born Jan. 28, 1958, in Fond Du Lac, WI to Kathleen (Pete) Ansley, Thomasville, GA; Lauri (Tim) SS 9:45; Service 11 & 6 p.m.; Wed. Prayer Meeting, PENTECOSTAL INDIAN 7 p.m.; 218-829-7536. Donald and Rosemary (Lefeber) Gerner. Graham, Milaca; brothers and sisters-in-law: William Tamarack — Warriors of the Rainbow Ministry, 218-768-3585, Pastors Ken Merrifield — Ossipee Community, Pastor Ralph Hegman; SS 9:15; Service She is survived by her parents, Donald and Rosemary, Gerner, Finlayson; John Gerner (Michele Purdy) Pine and Robin Fairbanks, Praise and Worship, Sat., 11. Everyone Welcome! 10:30; Wed. Bible Study Prayer, 7:30 p.m. City; Mike (Cindy) Gerner, Pine City; Nisswa — Christ Community Church, Pastor Dave Uhrich; SS 9; Fellowship PRESBYTERIAN Cory (Teresa) Gerner, Rush City; 10; Worship 10:15; Wed. Fellowship Dinner 5:30; Wed AWANA Youth & Adult Crosby/Ironton — Pastor Norma Spurgin many nieces, nephews, other rela- Bible Study 6:30; Wed. Choir Practice 8:15 p.m. 1st St. SE, Hallet Ave.; Worship 10 a.m.; SS during worship. Koop Funeral Home tives and friends. Palisade/Waukenabo Twp. — Hilltop Chapel, Pastor B. Hite; Service 10 Crosslake — Pastor John Hill; Adult Education 9; Worship/SS 10, 14444 a.m.; Adult and Children’s Sunday School 9 a.m.; located between Esquagama 32 East Main St., P.O. Box 7 • Crosby, MN 56441 She was preceded in death by her Daggett Pine Rd., 218-692-4769 & Round Lake. Handicap Accessible. McGrath — Calvary, Interim Pastor - Rev. Bill Chadwick; Worship 9:30; C.F. Michaloski, Director • Mary & Nick Zillmer, Owners/Directors grandmother Lefeber; grandparents Tamarack — Church of Christ, Pastor Brandt Johnson, 218-768-2965; SS 10:30. Gerner; a nephew; a niece; and a Service 9:30; SS 10:45. Wed. worship, 6 p.m. McGregor/Round Lake — Rev. J. Yingling; Worship 9:30. • Traditional, Graveside & McGregor — Victory Mission, Pastor J. Gould, 218-768-2160; Sun. 10; Over 80 Years of Caring great-nephew. Tamarack — First, Rev. J. Yingling; Worship 11. Wed. Bible Study, 7:30 p.m. Round Lake — Rev. J. Yingling; Worship 9:30. Memorial Funerals Service on the Cuyuna Range Arrangements were with the • Cremation Service & Surrounding Areas Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral COMMUNITY OF CHRIST SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST • Out-of-town Arrangements Home of Aitkin. Go to www.srtfu- Aitkin — Community of Christ, Elder S. Wasserzieher, 218-678-2506 for Aitkin — Pastor R. Brauer; Worship, Sat. 9:20; Sabbath School 10:20; meeting place and time. Prayer Mtg. Tue. 7 p.m. • Pre-arrangement Plans 218-546-5531 neral.com to sign the online guest register. CONGREGATIONAL UNITED METHODIST Aitkin (UCC) — First, Rev. Richard Celley; Worship 10; Comm. 1st Sun.; Trust- Aitkin — Rev. Judith A. Clark; Adult SS and classes for 3 yrs. to 9th grade, ees Mtg., 2nd Sun.; Diaconate Mtg., 3rd Sun.; Adult Bible Study Sun. 9 am. 9; Worship & Nursery 10:30. Crosby/Deerwood — Cascade, Rev. Shirley Nelson; Worship 9:45; fel- EVANGELICAL FREE lowship follows. Crosslake — Pastor Fred Cressman; Call for Service Times at 218-692-4141, Emily — Pastor Lois Hansen; Worship 8:45; fellowship follows.* email [email protected] S Northern Lights Parish (United Methodist) — Pastor Russ Christensen Isle — Pastor Charles Visser; Worship 9; SS 10:15; Wed. Youth Group Sorensen-Root-Thompson McGregor Funeral Home Cromwell — Worship 11:00; SS 9. Pastor Russ Christensen R 6 p.m.; Adult Prayer 6:30 p.m. Aitkin, MN Fleming — Worship 10:30; handicapped accessible. McGregor, MN Malmo — Pastor Glenn Browning; SS 9:30; Fellowship 10:30; Worship Hill City — Rev. Russ Christensen; Worship 10:45 a.m. 10:50; Wed. Care Group 9:30 218-927-2614 T 218-768-3136 McGregor — Pastor Russ Christensen .Worship 8:45; SS 10:15.* Wright — Pastor Ken Mitchell, 218-426-5115; SS 9:30; Worship, 10:30; Palisade - Pastor Russ Christensen; Worship 9. Wed., Bible Study, 7 p.m. Traditional • Cremation • Memorials • Pre-Arranged Funerals Cutler — Pine Lake Chapel, Rev. Judith A. Clark; Worship 8:30; SS 9. EPISCOPAL Wesleyan Directors: Aitkin — St. John’s, Holy Comm. or Morning Prayer, Sun. 9 Emily — Rev. Jeff Drake; Worship 9; Friendship Time 10; SS 10:30; Wed. Jerry Thompson Gordon Root Jason Brezinsky Activities 6:30 p.m.; 218-763-HOPE. NewsHopperTM April 19, 2008 5 OBITUARIES Norbert D. Moe Norbert D. Moe, 76, of Mounds had worked as a logger, on the railroad, in Alaska as a View, formerly of McGregor, cement mason, at Flower City in Minneapolis, and for LOGAN BOSSART BROCK NELSON CAMERON MOORE died Sat., April 12, 2008, at his the Iron Workers Local 512 International Association of Logan Patrick Bossart, a boy, Brock Wayne Nelson, a boy, Cameron Michael Moore, a home. Bridge and Building Construction. weighing 8 lbs., 7 ozs., was weighing 7 lbs., 8 ozs., was boy, weighing 8 lbs., 3 ozs., Services will be held Sat., He is survived by his wife, Ann, Mounds View; born April 8, 2008, at Kanabec born April 10, 2008, at Ka- was born April 11, 2008, at April 19, 2008, at 1 p.m. at daughter and son-in-law, Schaille (Mike) Morse, Blaine; Hospital in Mora, to Paul and nabec Hospital in Mora, to Kanabec Hospital in Mora, the Sorensen-Root-Thompson sons: Steven Moe, Mounds View; Sheldon (fi ancé, Renee Bossart of Pine City. Mark and Jenny Nelson of to Jeremy Moore and Ashley Funeral Home in Aitkin with Rev. Krista Eagles) Moe, Andover; a granddaughter; sisters Logan is welcomed home by Sandstone. Brock is wel- Booth of Hinckley. Cameron Gunnar Salmonson offi ciating. Burial and brother-in-law: Marjorie Anderson, Milwaukee, siblings: Jordan, Hailey, Cori comed home by siblings: Katie is welcomed home by sibling, will be in the Saron Cemetery. Visita- WI; Darlene (Alvin) Hanson, Aitkin; Yvonne Hanson, and Austin. Grandparents and Mack. Grandparents are James. Grandparents are: tion will be Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Aitkin; brothers and sister-in-law: Phillip Moe, Alaska; are: Joan and Paul Wagner, Cathy and Ron Lyon, Sand- Reneé Harless, Brook Park; the funeral home and also Saturday for 1 hour prior Wayne (Judy) Moe, McGregor; and several nieces and Pine City; and Lupe Bossart, stone; and Rod and JoAnn and Tim and Angie Jackson, to the service. nephews. St. Paul. Nelson, Sandstone. Hinckley. He was born May 21, 1931, in McGregor to Conrad He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters: MAVERICK BIERL RICHARD TUCKER and Ruby (Hiller) Moe. He grew up and attended schools Lucille Rain, Ione Kann; and brothers: Ralph, Robert Maverick Hayden Bierl, a in McGregor. He served in the US Army and upon his and Donald Moe. RICHEY IV HAGGBERG boy, weighing 6 lbs., 3 ozs., Richard Paul Richey IV, a boy, Tucker James Haggberg, a discharge he returned to McGregor. He married Ann Arrangements were with the Sorensen-Root-Thomp- was born April 4, 2008, at weighing 6 lbs., 6 ozs., was boy, weighing 8 lbs., 8 ozs., Stein on June 13, 1959, at the Thor Church. They lived son Funeral Home of Aitkin. Go to www.srtfuneral.com Kanabec Hospital in Mora, to born April 8, 2008, at Kanabec was born April 9, 2008, at in Minneapolis for two years and then moved to Mounds to sign the online guest register. Nicole Smith and Michael Bierl Hospital in Mora, to Tasheena Riverwood Healthcare Center View, where they have lived for the past 44 years. He of Mora. Grandparents are- St. John and Richard Richey in Aitkin to Anna and Jeremy Craig and Chris Smith, Mora; III of Sandstone. Richard is Haggberg of Isle. Grand- Donald Ferguson Jeanne Bierl, Blaine; and the welcomed home by sibling, parents are: Terry Hauglid, A memorial service for Donald Ferguson, who passed St. John’s Lutheran Church in Aitkin. late Steven Bierl, Braham. Dominick. Grandparents are Isle; Sean and Anita Conway, away Feb. 6, 2008, will be held Sat., April 26, 2008, at Anita Benjamin and Norma Hinckley; and David and Su- LAYLA BERRY Driver, of Sandstone. san Haggberg, Isle. Layla Kay Berry, a girl, weigh- Best Things in Life are FREE! ing 9 lbs., was born April 3, Let everyone know your good news...• Births • Engagements • Weddings • 2008, at Kanabec Hospital The NEWSHOPPER’S deadline for the Open Houses • Community Events are published FREE in the NEWSHOPPER. in Mora, to Leah Boxrud and weekly newspaper is Monday at Noon. Send your e-mail and attach photos (jpeg format) to [email protected] Matthew Berry of Mora.

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The public tivities such as music, hiking, and danc- sade Assembly of God. 7-8 p.m., K-12. is invited to come enjoy the evening fes- ing. For more info call 218-927-3153. April: tivities and music, and meet the perform- Blind Lake (Aitkin Area) ATV Club, meets 12th - Ironton Fire Department Ham Bingo, the 2nd Fri. of each month at Aitkin City Ironton Legion, 7 p.m. ers. The Beanery Internet Cafe is located Hall, 7:30 p.m. New members welcome. 16th - Women’s Car Care Clinic 6:30 p.m. at 209 Minnesota Avenue North in Downtown Aitkin, just north of the stoplights. Blow-Hards, a lung disease support group, at The Tire Barn in Aitkin. Basic practical meets the 4th Thur. of each month at Ka- tips & maintenance to keep women “in nabec Hospital in Mora. Contact Carol in the know” for their vehicle. Free admis- Respiratory Therapy, 320-225-3646. sion, class size limited. To register call Ole and Lena & the Great Big Walleye Cancer Support Group, meets on the 3rd Garrett or Shari at Auto Value, 218-927- Central Lakes College The- Tue. of each month at Riverwood Hospi- 3728. atre will present “Ole and tal conference room “B”, 6:30 p.m. Call 17th - McGrath Historical Committee meet- 218-927-2121 x2257 or 218-546-4302 ing, 4 p.m., at 1865 Cafe. Lena and The Great Big for more information. 17th - Aitkin Christian Women’s Club, Walleye” in a public perfor- Circles of Support meets every Tue., 6- Brunch, 9:30-11 a.m., American Legion. mance at 1 p.m., Sat., April 8 p.m. If you are living paycheck to Reservations or cancellations call: Judy 19 in Dryden Theatre on the paycheck and are ready for a change, 927-6085 or Christine 927-3677 Brainerd campus. Circles may be right for you. Circles of 18th - Family Fun Night, Palisade Assembly Support provides an informal, confiden- of God, 7 p.m., Everyone welcome. Julenissen, a Norwegian tial support system. If you are a self- 19th - Spring Salad Luncheon, Holden Lu- cousin to Santa Claus, tells starter and self-motivated, call Brandi, theran Church, 12:30, Free will offering, the story of what happens 800-997-5723. program to follow. For directions call on Christmas day when Dial-A-Ride service in Aitkin. Call for pick 320-684-2174. the Nissen, the good luck up: 218-326-3503 or 1-800-642-6143. 21st - McGregor VFW Post dance, 1-4 p.m., DivorceCare meets every Wed., 6:45-8:30 Music by Roman & Don. elf who lives in the barn, p.m. at Glory Community Center, 12 mi. 24th - Cromwell Y.O.T. Dance, Donna & doesn’t get his yearly bowl southeast of Aitkin. Call 218-927-3678. Friends, Cromwell Park Pavilion, 1-4 of rice porridge. Emergency Food Shelf at St. James Catho- p.m., BYOB. Setups, ice, pop & water Bad luck strikes the vil- Fishin’ is the only place Ole (Matt Tousignant) and Dog lic Church, Aitkin. Hours are: Thur. af- available. lage and Ole needs to think. (Ryan Schram) can think. They’re shown in rehearsal for ternoons only from 12 to 3 p.m. Access 26th - Just For Kix Spring Show the children’s theatre production at CLC. the Food Shelf from the south side of the 26th - Smelt Fry sponsored by Shepherd of He and dog do their best building. Go to the 4th door & look for the Lake Lutheran Church and served thinkin’ while fishin’. village of Thor is never the and can be reserved with signs. at Andy Kokesh VFW Post 1816, Gar- That’s when Ole catches same. a credit card by calling the Evergreen P.A.C. ATV Club will meet at rison 3 p.m. Smelt, potato salad, cole- the big walleye, a magical Tickets for the April 19 theatre box office at 218- Jackson’s Hole in Lawler on the first slaw, baked beans, rolls, dessert, coffee wishin’-type fish, and the public performance are $5 855-8199. Thur. of the month at 7 p.m. Open to the $9.00 adults & $4.00 children public. 30th - Waukenabo Dance, Helen, Don, Garrison City Council meets the first Thur. Gary, 1-4 p.m., Waukenabo Community of each month at the City building. Center/Town Hall Deerwood’s Mother’s Day event Hope for the Future Support Group for May: those dealing with emotional issues, 1st Coming soon to Deerwood noon to 2 p.m. at Salem Lu- “We are really excited 3rd - Homemade Roast Pork Lion Dinner, & 3rd Thur., 1 p.m., Access North, 105 Light of the Cross Lutheran Church, 4-7 — garden fairies, flowers, theran Church in Deerwood. about our English Tea this 4th St. NW, Aitkin, 927-3748. p.m. or until gone. Cost: $8 adults; $4 friendship, music, tea and Women of all ages are in- year since we have added Ironton TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) children 5-12; under 5 free. Located 2 a Ladies Day out. They are vited to enjoy the delectable a few new charming items meets Mon. evenings, 7 p.m. at 212 Vio- blks. W. of Super Valu in Garrison. all part of a special Mother’s array of tea delicacies that to our traditional tea,” stat- la Ave., Ironton. All interested is invited. 3rd - McGrath Area Civic Organization with Call Paula Robinson, 218-545-2180 for Day weekend event. “An the Lions will prepare for ed committee chair Carol DNR tree planting, 11 a.m., breakfast at more info. 10 a.m. for tree planters. Meet at pavil- English Tea” sponsored by the guests. Each table will Malek. “So we are encour- Jacobson Busy Bees meets every Thur., ion in McGrath. the Deerwood Lakes Lions. be individually decorated aging early reservations to 10-2 p.m. at Jacobson Comm. Bldg. 3rd - Spring Luncheon, Malmo Evangeli- The Tea will take place on in an English Garden Party ensure everyone is able to Potluck at noon. Beverage provided. All cal Free Church, Noon, All ladies and Sat., May 10, 2008 from theme. attend.” Tickets are $15 per are welcome. For more info., 752-6652. young women invited, Blanche Hawke Legal Aid meets in Aitkin every other month person. Reservations may be speaker, located on Hwy. 18, 1 blk. W. on the third Wed., at Security State of Malmo. made by calling Diann Bates Bank, 2nd floor, 402 Minnesota Ave. N, 3-4th - 18th Annual Quilt & Craft Sale - at 218-546-5237. 10 a.m. to noon. Contact the Senior Of- Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Heartland Performing Arts Center fice, 218-927-3811 for appointment. 4th - West Range Country Show, 6:30 ™ STUDENT OF THE WEEK LinkAge Line , 4th Thur. of the month, p.m., Greenway Auditorium, Coleraine, 9:30 to 11:30 at Aitkin Co. Senior Office Handicap accessible, Benefit for Larry Nate Kewatt: Favorite part of his Need (Security State Bank bldg., 2nd floor). Jensen, door prizes. preschool gymnastic class is the Counselors will assist with Medicare-re- 4th - McGrath Area First Responders’ An- a Well lated issues. For an appt., call 800-333- trampoline. He also enjoys playing nual Pancake Breakfast, 9:30 a.m. to 1 Drilled? 2433. p.m., Zion Lutheran Church Fellowship computer games and playing with McGrath Area Civic Organization, first Hall, free-will offering. his brother Jake. Nate is in the pre- Wed., following the first Thur. of the 10th - An English Tea - Deerwood Lakes month, 9 a.m. at 1865 Cafe. Lions’ annual Mother’s Day weekend school program at CRES and the McGrath City Council, first Thur. of the tea at Salem Lutheran Church, 12-2 son of Mark and Carla Kewatt. month, 6 p.m. at fire station hall. p.m., reservations call Diann Bates 218- McGregor TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensi- 546-5237. Well Drilling • Abandonment Heartland Performing Arts Center bly) meets Thur., 3:30 p.m. at Lake Min- 14th - Waukenabo Dance, John and Vir- Repair • Pump Sales & Service newawa Sportsman’s Club, Goshawk ginia, 1-4 p.m., Waukenabo Community 328 Curtis Ave. • Ironton FREE ESTIMATES St. (Co. Rd. 6). 218-768-2340 for more Center/Town Hall New Classes Starting 26744 Hwy. 210 • Aitkin, MN 56431 info. Dance • Gymnastics • Cheerleading 17th - Northern Lakes Arthritis Walk, Paul Dennis • 218-927-3571 McGregor VFW Post dances, 1st & 3rd Bunyan Trail - Baxter Trailhead. Regis- Ages 2-Adult 218-546-6614 Lyndon • 218-534-3442 Mondays of each month, 1-4 p.m. tration starts at 8 a.m., walk begins at MS Support Group, meets the 3rd Mon. of 9 a.m. the month at 1 p.m. and the 1st Wed. of 18th - “A Tribute to the Community,” pre- the month at 7 p.m., Hope Drop in Cen- sented by Heartland Performing Arts ter, 210 2nd Ave. NW, Aitkin Studio of Ironton. Mystic Masonic Lodge meets 1st & 3rd Tue. 22nd - Spice of Life! @ the Aitkin Children’s of the month at 7:30 p.m. over the Eye Center, storyteller, Patricia Nunn will be Care Center in Aitkin. presenting, for parents and young chil- Ripple River Quilters meet the 2nd Tue. of dren, 6-7:15 p.m. at the Aitkin Children’s the month, 1 p.m., for location call 218- Center. Snacks provided. No charge for 927-5760. the event, but please call to register at Rainbows Grief Support Group meets every 218-927-4838 ext. 202. 2nd & 4th Wed. of the month, 9:30 a.m. 24th - Car Wash at 1865 Cafe, 9:30 a.m. to at Grace Lutheran (Log) Church. For 3 p.m. Craft, Bake, Rummage sale too. more info call Mary Ann at 218-426- 27th - Garrison Lions Spring Style Show, 3491 or Diane Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to noon Ruttger’s Bay Lake, 5 p.m. social hour, at 218-426-3343. 6 p.m. dinner. Style show, raffles and si- Senior Dance at Deerwood Legion, 1-4 lent auction. $25 with reserved seating KKIN 930 p.m., 1st and 3rd Fri. each month. can be purchased from any Lions mem- Stroke Support Group, meets the 4th Mon. ber. Call Betty at 218-678-2141 or Geor- of each month at First Lutheran Church jann at 320-692-4439 for more info. in Aitkin, 2-3 p.m. Family caregivers as 28th - Active Older Adult Day, Hallett Com- well as stroke patients are welcome. munity Center, Crosby. Free use of facil- Storytime for Toddlers, meets Wed. from ity and programs. Adult Standards 10:30 -11 a.m. at the McGregor Area NewsHopperTM April 19, 2008 7 Auditions for the Wizard of Oz ADOPT A PET Bruiser - Chocolate lab mix Central Lakes College Sum- For children, there is no talents you’d like to demon- Hi! I’m Bruiser! I’m a Choc- mer Theatre on Sat., April specifi c age limit but they strate, please let Lamberson olate Lab mix. My previous 26 will be casting Music must be able to read from know. Wear clothing and owner who had to move Theatre International’s stage- the script. shoes comfortable and safe away. They left a note saying version of “The Wizard of Auditioning persons will to move in (no sandals and that I love to hunt and play. Oz” in Chalberg Theatre on be asked to learn one song minimal jewelry). My adoption includes up-to- the Brainerd Campus. The and dance from the script. Performances will be with- date vaccinations, deworm- children’s audition will start Since this is not the MGM in June 22 through July 6. ing, rabies, neutering, and at 10 a.m., and adults will musical, there is no need to Specific show dates and a microchip. Come and visit audition at 1 p.m. learn a song or dance from times will be announced. me at the Star of the North Director Dennis Lamberson the 1939 movie prior to For information, contact Humane Society in Coleraine is looking for nine men, auditions. If you have vocal, Lamberson at 218-855-8202 during adoption hours which eight women, and 10 chil- dance, or other entertaining or [email protected]. are Mon. & Thur. from 5-7 dren to act, sing, and dance. p.m. and Wed. & Sat. from 3732 for more information. go to www.starnorth.org. 12-3 p.m. or call 218-245- To view all available animals, Landscaping workshops scheduled Basic Shoreland Landscap- Aitkin County Master Gar- into a storm sewer, lake, or ing and Rain Gardens are dener, Jim Ravis will be shar- river. When water runs over the topics of two separate ing the keys to implementing lawns and hard surfaces it workshops being sponsored a landscaping project on your picks up pollutants like fer- by the Big Sandy Area Lakes shoreline, and proven tech- tilizers, herbicides, oils, and Watershed Management Proj- niques that can make your sediments. These pollutants SAT., MAY 3, 2008 ect. Both workshops will project successful. are then deposited into the provide landowners with The Rain Gardens Work- nearest storm sewer or body 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ideas they can use on their shop will be held on Tue., of water. own properties April 29 at the Fireside in The workshops are offered Aitkin County Recycling Center, Industrial Park, Aitkin The Basic Shoreland Land- McGregor. The program free of charge, however pre- scaping Workshop is sched- will run from 7 - 9 p.m. A registration is requested. To AITKIN COUNTY HOUSEHOLD uled for Mon., April 28 in Rain Garden traps rain water reserve your spot call the Cromwell. The program will and allows it to soak into the Aitkin County SWCD at 218- HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY run from 7 - 9 p.m. at the ground, rather than run off 927-6565. Cromwell Park Pavilion. EXAMPLES OF WASTES ACCEPTED: FREE OF • Home and garden pesticides • Hobby supplies Members Cooperative to hold • Thinners, solvents, fl ammables • Adhesives CHARGE • Acids and bases (caustics) • Automotive products TO ALL “Shredding” day • Button and rechargeable batteries • Fluorescent tubes AITKIN COUNTY • Paint • Car batteries RESIDENTS! Members Cooperative that thieves could use to steal McGregor offi ce from 9:30 • Pool chemicals • Aerosols Credit Union will hold a free their identity.” – 10:30 and the Aitkin offi ce shredding day at its Spirit Members of the credit from 11 – Noon. WASTES NOT ACCEPTED: Valley, Cloquet, Aitkin and union are invited to the “It will be fun to be outside • Any business wastes • Alkaline batteries • Tires • Radioactive materials McGregor locations. Cloquet offi ce from 11 a.m. and to do something that • Empty containers • Compressed gas “Protecting personal in- – Noon and the Spirit Valley really helps protect people,” • Explosives • Waste oil formation is so important offi ce from 12:30 – 1:30 on said Stromberg. today,” said Aitkin Branch Sat., April 26 to shred their For a list of shreddable NOTE RECYCLING CENTER WILL BE CLOSED Manager Kathy Stromberg. documents. items, go to www.member- FOR RECYCLING ON THIS DAY. “Identity theft is a problem. The following Sat., May sccu.org or call the credit We want to encourage mem- 3, members can go to the union at 218.625.8500. For more information, call the bers to shred information Aitkin County Solid Waste Offi ce at 218-927-7250 CRCC’s 2nd Annual Music in the Park is gearing up AITKIN COUNTY BUSINESS The Cuyuna Regional Clark H., at 218-545-1075. event that will take place HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY Chamber of Commerce is If you are interested in be- on the following Thursday looking for musicians for ing a sponsor please call evenings 6:30 to 9 p.m.: Safely dispose of business hazardous waste through the Clean the 2nd Annual Music in the the Cuyuna Range Chamber May 29, June 12, June 26, Shop. Pre-registration is required, call Clean Shop at 218-726-1602. Park concert series. 2007 of Commerce at 218-546- July 10, July 24, Aug. 7 and was very successful due to 8131. Aug. 21. the community support and Enjoy music outdoors at Remember to bring your EXAMPLES OF BUSINESS WASTES ACCEPTED area musicians. All kinds of the Crosby Memorial Park lawn chairs or blankets. Ad- • Thinners, Solvents, Flammables musicians are encouraged on beautiful Serpent Lake. mission is free and conces- • Paints and Paint-Related Products to call committee member, This is a wonderful family sions will be available. SATURDAY, • Farm & Golf Course Pesticides MAY 3, 2008 • Glues & Adhesives Dairy Disaster Assistance program • Acids & Bases (caustics) from 9 - 12 P.M. The U.S. Department of fered dairy production losses plicable disaster year that cor- • Laboratory Chemicals @ Aitkin County Agriculture announced that attributed to a declared natu- responds with the applicable • Pool Chemicals Recycling Center, eligible farmers and ranch- ral disaster during the eligible natural disaster declaration • PCB Ballasts & Batteries ers, who suffered dairy losses period in an approved area; or other period to determine • Fluorescent Tubes Aitkin, MN that occurred between Jan. 1, • Producers must not have the total pounds of eligible 2005, and Dec. 31, 2007, can received disaster payments losses that will be used for • Wood Preservatives apply to receive disaster pay- for the same losses under payment. • Photographic Chemicals PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED ments beginning today. any previous dairy disaster The deadline for accepting Eligibility Requirements payment program; and applications for the Dairy The following are some of • Producers must provide Disaster Assistance Program Call the Clean Shop at the eligibility requirements proof of the average number is May 5, 2008. producers must meet to re- of cows in the dairy herd Please contact the Aitkin- 218-726-1602 to pre-regis- ceive benefi ts: and annual milk production Itasca FSA Offi ce if you are • Producers must have commercially marketed by all interested in DDAP. You may ter and be assigned a time produced and marketed milk persons in the eligible dairy reach us at 218-927-2912 or slot to deliver your waste. in the United States any time operation during the years stop in; we are located 1.1 during the period of Jan. 2, of the base period (2003 and miles south of the stoplight in If you have any questions contact 2005, through Dec. 30, 2007; 2004 calendar years) and ap- Aitkin on Hwy. 169 South. • Producers must have suf- Aitkin County Environmental Services at 218-927-7266. 8 April 19, 2008 NewsHopperTM

Centennial Lady — Part two “We had a Missouri Lu- the ringer. In the winter the a house built for me. We theran Minister from Giese clothes were put outside raised dairy cows, turkeys, who would come over to and they would freeze like chickens and beef cows. We our school and hold church boards. We would have also raised four children; once a month. We all got to bring them in to fi nish they all graduated from baptized there. drying. McGrath High school. I have Edna continues her story. “We had dances. We would “I stayed home and worked ten grandchildren and ten BY PHILIP NEESE roll up the linoleum in the on the farm after I graduated great grandchildren. Edna Holmen describes dining room and put corn- from the eighth grade. There “Many people moved back her schooling in Jewett starch on the fl oor. We had was plenty of work to do on that road and after the Township, “I went to two an accordion player and a and my mother needed me. county built the huge dam schools in Jewett Township. violin. My dad could call Many girls went to work in in section 8, people put up Barefoot boys at the Holmens. The first was called the off square dances with out the cities or Chicago. I was a road sign that I just hate. Quass School and was three all that do se do rigama- happy to be at home. In 1925 They moved back there on sion with another car. The may expire on her 100th miles to the east. The school role. Our dances would dad bought a Ford Touring bad roads and said, ‘We State believed that Edna, birthday. board paid $20 a month for start around eight in the car from Nick Burger. It was don’t mind the roads, and who was ninety years old at Edna’s advice for anyone the two of us children that evening and stop around 2 like a convertible. It had a we want to be pioneers.’ the time, might have been at who wants to live a long were boarded at the Quass a.m. We would have lunch canvas top. We could not First they got electricity and fault. Her driver’s license was life, “Live day by day and home when I was in the at midnight. There were not drive the car in the winter then they wanted the county taken from her. Edna would do your best each hour that fi rst grade. I was lonesome enough dishes for everyone or when the roads were to put in good roads. Some not let that situation lie. She comes.” but the only diffi cult times so many of us had to share wet, only horses could get people are never satisfi ed! took the written exam and (Editor’s note: People put were when these people a plate. I shared with one through. My folks left the A neighbor relates an in- passed and then she took up a sign 20 years ago that had company. Then we were girl or another until this one farm in 1945 and the town- cident in which Edna drove the driving exam and passed is still there that says, “That expected to be seen but not good-looking boy (Marten ship was taken over by the her car out onto Highway 2 that also. She still has a valid Dam Road”.) heard. The next year the $20 Holmen) offered to share his county and now no one can and was involved in a colli- drivers license, although it was paid to my dad to get plate with me. We ended up live beyond certain limits. us to school. Dad made the sharing our life together for “The Betterment Club at decision that we could walk. 52 years. Dad’s Corner built a hall so I was in the second grade “When I was small, Mom we didn’t have to dance in and it was a very cold long washed with a washboard homes any more. We used walk for a child. My brother and lie soap. When I could it for other events too. We Joe would have to break trail help, we had a stomper (a attended Zion Lutheran through the heavy snow. The metal cone on the end of Church in McGrath. That is other school was the Kimpel a stick) to wash with and I where I will have my big School, which was located got that job. We got a wash 100 year birthday party on to the south and west of our machine and my brother March 22. place. I took the state 8th LaVerne would push the “When I got married I grade exams and that was stick back and forth to move didn’t move far just over my schooling. the agitator and I would run by highway 2. Martin had Model ‘T’ Ford.

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MWS8-221-85305-2 1 4/9/08 4:10:01 PM NewsHopperTM April 19, 2008 9 Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners meeting BY KATHY C. BRYAN January of 2007. A 2007 Emily resident has raised for the County Engineer an Update on Mill Avenue eral for Local Collaborative The Crow Wing County year-end audit resulted the possibility there may be and County Auditor to sell construction schedule, and Time Study Disallowances. Board of Commissioners in a Premium Defi ciency Indian burial mounds on the parcel of land formerly an update on grant applica- The State is now turning to met April 8, at 9 a.m. in the Reserve of over $6,600. A the property. Further inves- known as the Deals n tion status. Robjent stated the counties as fi scal host of Brainerd Courthouse. general discussion ensued tigation into the possibility Steals building. Commis- the County was not se- the collaborative for repay- The following was ap- concerning possible steps will be undertaken before sioner Thiede expressed lected to receive grants for ment. An out of state travel proved by the Board on the County could take in the Board grants approval a concern that the County the Safe Routes to School request was approved by the Consent Agenda: A the near future, including to seek quotes. A motion may need the building for Project, however they were the Board authorizing the Premises Permit Applica- withdrawing from SCHA. was made, seconded and storage in the future and selected to receive federal Volunteer Services Direc- tion of Ski Gull for a Class “Crow Wing County will be carried granting permission he would not be in fa- dollars for Riverside Drive tor to participate in the B Premises Permit to be assessed additional mon- to Wizard Water Works of vor of purchasing another project. Funds for Riverside National Conference on held at McCabe’s on the ies, possibly in May,” Beck Nisswa to make site im- building for this purpose will be available in October Volunteering and Service Bay Bottle Shoppe, and au- said, “and the fi ve northern provements to the Jones at additional expense. Ap- of 2011 and Robjent will to be held in Atlanta, GA thorization for the County counties in SCHA are still Bay Public Water Access proval was granted to sell come before the Board in June 1 through June 3. The Auditor to sign the Snow- bound by contracts with at no charge to the County. the building in question the future with a timeline Director of Human Services mobile Trails Assistance Blue Cross.” Further Beck The Board also authorized based on the assumption for this project. presented a report stating Program Maintenance and stated, “Network contracts a contract with Teryjon the County will not need Joyce Mueller from the to-date the department Grooming Certifi cations of need to be renegotiated in Aviation for aerial seeding to replace the building. The Health Department ap- was under budget and the Satisfactory Grooming for the future.” In Beck’s opin- services on 72 acres of tax board approved entering peared before the Board. fi nancial status was solid. the Baxter Snowmobile ion it’s too soon for Crow forfeited land in Section into an agreement with the Operation ARMMS Sub- Human Resources: The Club, Brainerd Snodeos Wing County to withdraw 23-T44-R-31 at a cost of Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway stance Abuse Prevention following hiring requests Snowmobile Club, Snow- from SCHA or assess their $8.04 per acre in addition Association and awarded Grant Application request were approved: Offi ce Sup- bird’s Snowmobile Club true stability at this point. to authorizing the acquisi- a contract for Develop- to the Initiative Foundation port Specialist replacement and Ideal Sno-Pros Snow- Beck will keep the Board tion of seed from Badoura ment and Implementation for $5,000 was approved. for Social Services, Se- mobile Club. informed of developments State Nursery. of a Sustainability Plan Also approved was the nior Highway Maintenance Miscellaneous Business: in the future. Lyndon Robjent from for this project to Moore Minnesota Immunization Worker in the Highway Bills in the amount of The Land Commissioner the Highway Department Consulting in the amount Information Connection/ Department and a Lead $481,499.18 were approved. appeared seeking autho- sought approval to award of $31,250. Authorization Community Health In- Highway Maintenance Participation in the state- rization to obtain quotes a contract bid to Traffic was also granted by the formation Collaborative Worker replacement in the wide tornado drill on April for a Phase I Archeologi- Marketing Services in the Board to award a contract Agreement. Highway Department. 24 at 1:45 in conjunction cal Survey of tax forfeited amount of $115,580 for the to LHB Corporation in the Human Services: Approv- The meeting was then with the Severe Weather property in the Milford Annual Pavement Marking amount of $4,236 for load al of a new contract with adjourned to a closed ses- Awareness Week was ap- Mine Memorial Park. Mo- Project for county-wide capacity rating on vari- Dr. Mark Holub who has sion to discuss contract proved. Under Committee tion made, seconded and paving. Approved by the ous county and township moved his private practice negotiations for the Land Reports, Sue Beck pre- carried in this regard. The Board. The Commissioners bridges. The following to Lakewood Health Sys- Commissioner Director’s sented a report on South Commissioner also sought also awarded a contract for were presented by Robjent tems was approved. For position. The Board of County Health Alliance, authorization to obtain $19,102.80 to Contech Con- for informational purposes informational purposes it Commissioners meets ev- stating that although the quotes for Phase I Archeo- struction Products for the only with no Board ac- was brought to the Board’s ery other Tuesday at 9 a.m. company’s fi nancial posi- logical Survey of tax for- annual supply of culverts tion required: 2007 report attention that the State has in the Board Room of the tion was relatively strong feited property described required by the County of maintenance costs for agreed to a fi nal settlement Brainerd Courthouse. The through December of 2006, as Part of Gov’t Lot 3, Highway Department. Rob- Undesignated Roads in the of $8.3 million with the Of- meetings are open to the it began to deteriorate in Section 34-T138-R26. An jent sought authorization First Assessment District, fi ce of the Inspector Gen- public.

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But year they can send a Na- program that teaches tar- 9-12) and competed for more and more schools tional Division team which get-style archery to youth statewide awards in each are offering the program requires a team of 16 to 24 in grades four through 12 of the three age divisions. each year, boosting state archers.” She also cred- during regularly sched- The Elementary team was tournament registrations ited the win to the volun- uled physical education comprised of; Sierra Pow- to 237 in 2006, 389 in 2007 teer coaches Mitch Wat- classes. ers, Kailie Klennert, Han- and 560 this year. kins, Russ Gerber, Brent All student archers com- nah Nelson, Autumn Hess, “Every year, the Archery Hill City School sent 14 “This was an opportunity Haugen, Dan Finke, Larry peted as individuals, with Tyler Hesse, Chase Aho- In The Schools program students to compete in for the best young archers Powers, Rob Andrews and the top fi ve boys and the nen, Tyler Koran, Brady is more exciting as more the Minnesota Department in Minnesota to pit their physical education teacher top five girls qualifying Kingsley, Mason Watkins, schools, children and fami- of Natural Resources’ 4th skills against other top Dawn Fairchild for taking for the NASP National Eric Watkins, Sawyer Pas- lies become involved,” Annual National Archery archers as both individual the instructor training and Championships May 10 in sig, Kyle Yotter and Austin Kiger said. “It is a safe, In The Schools Program and team members on bringing the program to Louisville, KY. Pegan. supervised and structured (NASP) State Tournament a statewide level,” said Hill City and working so Tyler Klennert competed All tournament events program that introduces at Becker on Saturday, Michelle Nelson, Hill City hard with the students. as a Middle School Divi- took place at the Becker children to a sporting ac- March 29 and brought Community Education Co- Students from the Hill sion individual shooter for Field House on the Becker tivity they can enjoy and home the First Place State ordinator. Michelle went City School competed the Hill City School and Public School Complex in participate in for their (Elementary) Division Tro- on to say, “this is an incred- against nearly 600 youths was awarded a medal. Becker. entire lives.” phy. ible morale boost to the from throughout the state. McGregor’s speech team does well in sectionals Congrats to the speech team on a job well done! The team went to sections in Eveleth on Sat., April 5. 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NewsHopperTM April 19, 2008 13 30 years of caring | Continued from Page 1 is due to be broadcast, he times prefer year-end giving, In honor of KTIG’s 30th anniversary this month, MCBI is can go directly to the FTP memorials or gifts honoring sponsoring a concert (open seating) on April 25 with Christian sites and download what is friends and family on special recording artist Michael Card at 7 p.m., in Brainerd’s Tornstrom needed. Chuck also auditions occasions. Auditorium. Card has recorded many albums, written songs all their music to be sure it fi ts Mike said that every dollar such as “El Shaddai” and “Love Crucifi ed Alone,” coauthored the format needed for their coming in helps MCBI reach books and hosted radio programs. Tickets are $12 ($10.00 stations. out even the smallest dona- group rates; $15 at the door). They are available by calling Besides planning and re- tions from children. “We’d MCBI (1-800-568-4422) or at their website: www.mcbiradio. cording Touch of Tradition, rather have a thousand peo- org as well as other locations listed on their website. Marietta serves as office ple giving $10 a month, then manager, network admin- ten $1,000 givers, because istrator for the computers, the more people you have The station was a vision Share-A-Thon got started in works with the auditors, does involved in your ministry that began with Dick Beals the summer.” payroll, etc. Other staff also by praying and helping the who had moved here from In 1983, KTIG moved to multi-task behind the scenes station stay on the air, the the Twin Cities. Beals had their current building in Pe- of their individual radio per- better!” Some of the broadcasting equipment at MCBI radio in worked for Northwestern quot Lakes. Over the years, sonality programs to produce Over the years MCBI has Pequot Lakes. College and KTIS. After or- equipment and staff were radio spots, news, communi- asked help from listeners for ganizing a meeting with area upgraded to meet grow- ty events, weather reports, do special-need projects, often people for Christ. Christian turned on MCBI radio, heard businessmen and pastors ing demands of the radio interviews, digital editing, etc. in the spring during their an- radio in general is becoming their overnight program- in October 1975, Minnesota industry and in keeping Marietta explained that digital niversary. When KTIG began more competitive because of ming and changed his mind. Christian Broadcasters, Inc. with MCBI’s goals of quality editing is similar to working broadcasting, they were on all the stations and a future Another listener in jail had a came to exist. Their volunteer programming. When there with word processing fi les on the air 18 hours a day. After a consideration will be high life change after listening to board of directors included was a fi nancial need, it was a computer because audio fund drive, they increased to defi nition radio (HD). “Radio KCFB and now has hope in Dick Beals; Gilroy Arvig, the prayed about and brought to fi les are also cut and pasted 24 hours a day with satellite in general is moving in that Christ. “Christian radio goes president of Arvig Telephone the listening audience where via computer. programming. direction,” Mike said. Some behind the doors of prison Company; Jim Brunes and fi nancial miracles occurred In the fall of 1997, KTIG “We have held special fund radio stations in the metro walls.” others. over three decades. purchased the St. Cloud sta- drives for things like our already have HD as will TV Mike said he feels a strong KTIG signed on the air using “Radio has come a long tion KCFB and added WZFJ, new automation system,” by 2009. need to get back to the ba- frequency of 100.1 and 3,000 way since the early days of originally called Z-100, in said Marietta. “When KTIG Down through their 30 sics of presenting the gospel watts. They used the Arvig 30 years ago,” Marietta said. 2002. WZFJ, now called the fi rst went on the air, we were years of broadcasting, many of Jesus Christ in the quality Telephone Company tower “Back then everything was Pulse at 100.1, is a contem- at frequency 100.1. In 1994 stories have been reported Christian programming at and had a small studio in the reel to reel. We used a razor porary Christian music station we increased our power to to the MCBI family from MCBI. “God is really calling back corner of the telephone blade to cut and splice tape with news and information. 50,000 watts, but had to move listeners who experienced us as never before,” said company that included their and Mike took big bags of The Pulse is hosted by Adam to a new frequency at 102.7. help with their daily lives. Mike. “He has given us three control room, an automation reels to the post offi ce.” Hannan, Tim Norton and We needed to raise money “Marriages have been saved frequencies to broadcast system and one offi ce. Later Today programs originat- Randy Kennedy. because that was not in the and families reunited,” Mike music for His glory every they increased to 6,000 watts ing outside of MCBI’s offi ces MCBI is a 501 C3 non- budget.” said. day — and that means each of power and again to their come in overnight into their profi t corporation and is not Mike said MCBI’s short-term “Suicides were averted,” and every minute… that’s our current 50,000 watts. computer bank via automa- owned by anyone. About goals are to keep improving added Marietta, sharing how prayer every day, that lives Since Christian radio is tion lines and are recorded two thirds of their support is and striving to reach more someone ready to take his life will be changed.” commercial free, it depends on the hard drive. “Some- from listeners, the rest comes on donations from listeners times a program coming in from business who under- AITKIN: to cover expenses. “At fi rst will be missed because the write weather, news, small East of Aitkin on Hwy. 169-210 MCGREGOR: the station was supported by sending people made an er- features, etc. They no longer Now Open Daily 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Downtown Next to Tracks a lot of Twin City cabin own- ror,” Marietta said. use old-fashioned written Opening April 24 ers who missed having Chris- MCBI’s Music Director, pledge cards during call-in 218-927-3207 218-768-3032 tian radio in the summers,” Chuck Heuberger, double- fundraisers but input data Toll Free… 877-286-3408 said Marietta Heuberger, checks everything coming directly into the computer. MCBI’s offi ce manager and through the automation sys- “A lot of our listeners give Stop in to See Spring in Bloom! Bare Root the familiar voice of Touch tem. If Chuck has enough on line, but not the majority,” NOW OPEN in Aitkin, Opening in McGregor April 24! Tree Sale of Tradition. “That’s how our lead-time before the program Marietta said. Listeners some- New this Year: on Now, Plant your container on our new potting benches, leave Great 927-2100 • 1-800-450-5546 all the mess with us at the Garden Center Digital Landscaped Design now available, free demon- Selection, “Sports Call” with Tom Martin, stration Aitkin April 26 and 27, McGregor May 3 and 4 Save $ Every Monday 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and the “The Morning Show” with Dallas Kurt Smith, Every Tuesday through Friday MINNESOTA’S 94.3 FM Classic Country 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. 930 AM Adult Standards

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They have Spring migration is under- most plentiful rodent in the It is most striking of all two different wonderful way. As you drive through United States. They have the hawks in the Buteo family color phases, referred to as the countryside you will ability to have seventeen (these are the larger hawks light or dark phases. probably notice a lot of litters per year (one every with broad wings and short The light phase is more hawks sitting on power three weeks). Each litter rounded tails). The Rough- common and has a brown poles and soaring over the can have up to eight or legged Hawk has some of back and brown wings. The farm fields. Many of them nine young. The young in the prettiest markings of head, neck and thighs are time their spring arrival to turn can reproduce in only any hawk. They usually whitish in color, streaked coincide with the melting a few weeks and if all the show up in late March and with brown. They usually of the snow. As the snow young were to live, a single hang around until early have a broad dark brown melts, the water floods out pair could produce over May on their way to their belly band that contrasts the burrows of mice, moles one million young in a year. breeding grounds above the with the white colorings. and voles making them This sounds like a rodent Arctic Circle in Alaska and Their legs are feathered all pear dark with a lot of are a hawk of open fields, easier to spot and catch. problem to me! Of course, northern Canada. They re- the way down to their toes, white along the base of the feeding primarily on voles It’s hard to believe that not this could never happen. turn again in the fall starting a characteristic of northern primaries. The tail is white in our area and lemmings many years ago farmers There are too many ifs, ands in mid September and linger hawks living in colder cli- with a wide black band at in the arctic. Actually, in would shoot all the hawks or buts. But, we are lucky through early November. A mates. In flight, the under- the tip. This is truly a gor- Canada, they were once they saw around their fields to have hawks around as few have been known to wings are light colored with geous bird. called the Mouse Hawk. because they were consid- well as other predators that hang around and overwinter black patches at the bend The Rough-legged Hawk It isn’t quite like watching ered to be “predators”. Yes, live off of voles -- like owls, in mid Minnesota. of the wings. They have a has the ability to hover in the fall hawk migration at they are predators – preda- herons, cranes, weasels, fox The Rough-legged Hawk white tail with a wide black mid air, doing a wonderful Hawk Ridge, in Duluth, but tors that eat the rodents that and even coyotes. is about two feet long with band at the tip. Kestral (Sparrow Hawk) our migration is definitely are eating their crops. No One of the most abundant a wing span of about four The more uncommon dark imitation. They alternately worth enjoying. They have a predators, no crops! A con- hawks around right now, and a half feet. This makes phase has an all over dark flap and glide, dropping special place in nature. trolled study was once made which is here during both it a little larger than other brown body and legs. In down gradually until they on the Meadow Vole, a small spring and fall migrations, members of the Buteo fam- flight, the underwings ap- pounce on their prey. They Grand Rapids firearms safety instructor honored Dedicated volunteer Bill ing officer, who was among most valued instructors be- well known. Peltier created Peltier assisted in organizing Peltier was named Minne- several conservation officers cause of the pressure of the Youth Firearms Safety the popular Grand Rapids sota Department of Natu- to nominate Peltier for the certifying so many kids in Corporation to help defray Volunteer Instructor Ap- ral Resources’ (DNR) 2007 award. “Bill helped them the area,” Patten said. “But some of the costs associated preciation banquet, which Firearms Safety Instructor meet their goal by organiz- Bill anticipated the need with offering classes. The has averaged more than 100 of the Year during this year’s ing and teaching classes and and continued to teach the corporation donates money people each year since the Northwest Sportshow. Pel- recruiting new and existing classes with no complaint, to local charities, benefits early 1990s. tier coordinated certification instructors.” no prodding and no devia- and events in the name of “Mr. Peltier’s recognition training for many youth at Peltier volunteered hun- tion from his usual outstand- youth firearms safety, as as DNR Firearms Safety In- DNR Commissioner Mark a time when fewer firearms dreds of hours between ing program.” well. He also helped develop structor of the Year is testa- Holsten (L), and Regional safety classes were offered August and November to get Peltier, a retired Itasca a hunter/walking trail be- ment to Minnesota’s hunter Training officer Shelly Pat- in the Grand Rapids area. the job done. Patten thought County Sheriff’s Depart- hind the Minnesota Shooting education program,” said ten (R) presented the 2007 “I estimate that about lo- Peltier might become burned ment dispatcher and jailer, Sports Center in Grand Rap- Capt. Mike Hammer, DNR Firearms Instructor of the cal 200 young people were out or disheartened with the has been a firearms safety ids, which allowed student Enforcement Education Pro- Year Award to Bill Peltier seeking certification prior program by taking on such instructor for more than to complete the field day gram coordinator. “Frankly, of Grand Rapids, during to last year’s firearms deer a daunting task. 36 years. His reputation portion of their training. we’ve got some of the best the 76th annual Northwest season,” said 2nd Lt. Shelly “I feared that we could as the “fundraiser guy” in Always known for work- firearms safety instructors in Sportshow in Minneapolis. Patten, DNR regional train- potentially lose one of our the Grand Rapids area is ing beyond expectations, the country right here.” Early lake sturgeon harvest Dead fish after ice-out likely season opens April 24 result of ‘winterkill’ With spring lake sturgeon The following requirements fin. Tags must be attached The retreat of ice from Winterkill is worse in head species. season almost here, the Min- apply to lake sturgeon an- so they cannot be easily Minnesota’s shorelines may winters with abundant or Winterkill also can have nesota Department of Natu- gling in 2008: The possession removed. Tags are not trans- soon leave a grim reminder early snowfall. Lower water some beneficial effects. In ral Resources (DNR) reminds limit is one sturgeon per ferable and no duplicate tags of winter’s effects around levels in the fall and late lakes with overabundant sturgeon anglers to purchase license year. Fish must be will be issued. Registration some ponds and lakes. That ice-out dates increase the panfish, winterkill can re- a lake sturgeon tag. The between 45-50 inches long, cards, which are provided is according to the Minne- probability and severity of sult in increased growth $5 harvest tags, which can or more than 75 inches long. when a harvest tag is pur- sota Department of Natural winterkill. rates of those that survive. be purchased at any DNR Lake sturgeon may not be chased, must be completed Resources (DNR). Some species of fish are It also can greatly reduce Electronic Licensing System kept or transported without and mailed within 48 hours In most cases the dead fish more vulnerable to win- carp abundance, leading to agent, are used to collect a tag. Anglers must validate after harvesting a fish. Lake are the result of a normal terkill than others. Trout improved water quality and information on the statewide and attach the tag immedi- sturgeon must be transport- process known as “winter- are the most sensitive spe- more successful fish stock- lake sturgeon harvest, which ately upon possessing the ed intact (gills and internal kill.” When snow and ice cies, although bluegill and ing efforts. runs April 24 to May 7. An- fish. Tags must be attached organs may be removed). cover a lake, they limit the largemouth bass are a close Those who see dead fish glers who practice catch-and- to the narrow portion of Members of a fishing party sunlight reaching aquatic second. Walleye, north- after the ice melts should release do not need a tag. the body in front of the tail may not take sturgeon for plants. The plants die from ern pike, carp and crappie report their observations other anglers’ limits. lack of sunlight, stop pro- species have intermediate to a local DNR Fisheries Visit www.mndnr.gov to ducing oxygen, and then tolerance to lower oxygen office. Ataff are especially learn more about lake stur- decompose – a process that levels while bullheads and interested in knowing the geon or to download a copy also consumes oxygen. This fathead minnows are the type of fish killed, the ap- of 2008 Minnesota Fishing oxygen deficit can kill other most tolerant. Lakes that proximate numbers of each A retirement living community Regulations. fish, although it seldom af- have chronic winterkill are kind of each species, and a fects all fish. usually dominated by bull- rough estimate of sizes.

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Try to on the fl oor with your arms time temperatures, constant plan, but it’s also important take cover under something covering your head. Avoid climactic changes can gen- to prepare for a potential heavy and sturdy, such as a taking elevators in the event erate conditions favorable tornado,” said Alice Byrne, table or a work bench. If of a power failure. for triggering a tornado. Field Vice President for the those aren’t available, cover When at school: Students And as we’ve already seen Midwest Region of a nation- yourself under a mattress or should follow procedures in 2008, unusual winter wide insurance company. sleeping bag. Also be aware practiced in school tornado weather patterns have given “The time to start thinking of where heavy objects such drills. 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Make may lose support in a se- Keep away from windows storm cellar is not available, radios and fl ashlights: Ra- Weather Service, around the time to have a tornado verely damaged home. and stay out of large, open fi nd a small room in the dio weather reports help 1,200 tornadoes are re- safety plan in place today Home without a basement: areas like gymnasiums and center of the building such you pay close attention to ported each year in the for you and your family.” Get to the lowest fl oor and auditoriums. as a closet or bathroom. weather developments and U.S. Only a small portion The National Weather take shelter in a small room General Tornado Also, because most tornado- alert you when it’s safe such as a bathroom, closet Protection Tips related injuries and deaths to leave your temporary or interior hallway near Know the difference be- result from fl ying debris, shelter. 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SHERIFF REPORT Second annual Stars of the

Booking Report: 3/31/08 McGregor... motorcycle and plaint was made at Coun- North Shop Hop a success - 4/06/08 Four for failure to deer accident was reported try Meadows, McGregor... Five area quilt shops and appear, one for hunting with on Great River Rd., Jacob- alarm was reported at the fabric stores joined forces to the use of artifi cial light, one son... attempted break into East Lake School on Hwy. for theft by check, three for vehicle was reported on 3rd 65, McGregor... theft of a host a shop hop. Shoppers probation violation, nine St. NW, Aitkin... fi ght was re- television was reported visited all the shops to get for DWI/UI, one for forgery, ported on Lake Ave. W., Hill on Town & Country Motel, their passport stamped, collect one for traffi c violation, one City... marijuana was report- McGregor... Aitkin Fire De- a quilt block pattern and free for domestic assault, one ed in basement on 180th Ln., partment responded to a gift at each location. If they for trespassing and one for McGrath... slashed tires were possible cabin fi re on 347th possession of Methamphet- reported on 215th Ln., Isle. Pl., Aitkin... disturbance was made it to all of the shops amine. Apr. 5: Suspicious vehicle reported at Country Mead- they turned in their completed Apr. 3: Traffi c stop was was reported on 493rd Ln., ows, McGregor. passport to be entered into a made on Hwy. 210, Aitkin... McGregor... drunk driver Apr. 8: Threats were re- drawing for one of fi ve gift property issue was reported arrest was made on Hwy. ported on 360th St., Aitkin... baskets worth over $100 each. on 350th St., Aitkin... alarm 210, Tamarack... threat was vandalism was reported on was reported on 495th Ln., reported on Ione Ave., Hill 370th Ln., McGregor... iden- Participating shops and their Palisade... blasting caps City... driving complaint was tity theft was reported on winners are: were reported found on Hwy. made on 2nd St. NW, Aitkin... 458th Pl., Aitkin.. forgery was Carlie Nynas, Cloquet, won 65, McGregor... pole dam- unauthorized use of car was reported on Red Oak Dr., the gift basket at Timeless age was reported on 220th reported and out of county Aitkin... disorderly conduct Treasures, McGregor. Ln., Aitkin... 911 hangup warrant arrest was made was reported at Aitkin High Toni Moore presents the Tiger Textiles winning $100 gift was reported on 243rd Pl., on 363rd Ln., McGregor... School... Aitkin Fire Depart- Gail Ruuhela, Bovey, won basket to Susan Thayer, Grand Rapids. McGregor... stop arm viola- car and bicycle accident ment responded to a pro- the prize bundle at Elaines tion was reported on Minne- was reported on Main St., pane smell complaint on 2nd Corner, Hill City. A daily drawing was held at that hopped to all the shops sota Ave. S., Aitkin... missing Palisade... noise complaint Ave. SW, Aitkin... harassing Henrietta Koski, Eveleth, Tiger Textiles and the winners over four days, Feb. 12, 14, motorist possibly with de- was made on Winding Rd., phone calls were reported will be picking up a basket at mentia was reported on Co. Swatara... railroad tie was on Elm St., Hill City... bark- were: Clarice Kirsch,Isle; Judy 15 & 16. Rd. 28, Aitkin... noise com- reported on fi re on Hwy. ing dog complaint was made Terri’s Treasures, Iron. Seibert, Cohasset; Linda John- The quilt for the Stars of the plaint was made on Spruce 169 and Co. Rd. 12, Aitkin... on 1st St. NW, Aitkin... as- Susan Thayer, Grand Rapids, son, Pengilly; and Lisa Cappo, North Shop Hop was designed St., McGrath... property dam- burning complaint was made sistance was requested on was the winner of Tiger Tex- Chisholm. by Julie Olson of Deer River. age complaint was made on on 362nd Ln., McGregor... Co. Rd. 6, McGregor... out tiles, Grand Rapids basket. There were over 90 par- Next years hop is in the 285th Ln., Aitkin... attempt to disorderly male was arrested of county warrant arrest was Deb Liebel, Grand Rapids, locate was made on Air Park at McGregor Oil after refus- made on 6th St. NW, Aitkin... ticipants from as far away planning process. For more Dr., Aitkin. ing to leave. assistance was requested on will travel to Treasure Mak- as Becker, Isle, Bigfork, Ef- information or suggestions, Apr. 4 Harassing messages Apr. 6: People were re- 485th Ln., McGregor... war- ers, Remer to pick up her fi e, Finland, McGregor, Vir- call Tiger Textiles at 218-326- were reported on Hwy. 200, ported on road on Hwy. 210, rant arrest was made in Hill goodies. ginia, Remer and Waukon 3676. Hill City... brush fi re was re- McGregor... drunk driver City. ported on 343rd Ln., Aitkin... was reported on 1st St. SE, Apr. 9: Suspicious activity disturbance was reported on Aitkin... driving after revoca- was reported on Hwy. 169, Airpark Dr., Aitkin... stolen tion citation was issued on Aitkin... residence check cell phone was reported on Hwy. 210, Aitkin... vandal- was made on Nature Ave., 2nd St. NW, Aitkin... alarm ism and property damage Aitkin... court ordered pick was reported on 2nd St. NW, was reported at Snyder RX up was made on 280th Ave. Aitkin... suspicious people Express, McGregor... miss- Isle... traffi c stop resulting in compliant was made on 2nd ing juvenile was reported on an arrest was made on Hwy. St. NW, Aitkin... driving com- 250th Ave., McGrath... two 210, Aitkin... disturbance plaint was made on Hwy. vehicle accident was report- was reported on 2nd St. 210, Aitkin... disturbance was ed on Hwy. 65, McGregor... NW, Aitkin... male walking on reported on Town and Coun- vehicle rollover was reported road was reported on Hwy. try Trail, McGregor... alarm on Hwy. 65, McGregor... ve- 210, McGregor... generator was reported on 236th Ln., hicle in ditch was reported was reported found on Al- Aitkin... noise complaint was one mile east of Tamarack. den Way, Fridley... criminal made at Aitkin Unclaimed Apr. 7: One vehicle rollover damage to property was re- Freight, Aitkin... car and was reported on Hwy. 210, ported on Minnesota Ave. S., deer accident was reported McGregor... welfare check Aitkin... child custody issue on Co. Rd. 39, Aitkin... sus- was requested on 435th was reported on Co. Line picion complaint was made Ave., Aitkin... unwanted peo- Rd., Tamarack... damage to on Airpark Dr., Aitkin... alarm ple were reported on 196th vehicle was reported on 1st was reported on 476th Ln., Pl., Aitkin... trespass com- St. NW, Aitkin. Letter to the Editor Emily Charter goes to the capitol As chairperson of MDA’s Those little green and gold muscle-wasting diseases, I Emily Charter School fi fth and sixth graders enjoyed visiting and touring the Minnesota Shamrocks Against Dystro- Shamrocks mobiles sold by send a big warm “thank you” State Capitol on Tue., April 1, 2008. Front row: Katelyn Patchin, Cheyenne DeCent, phy, I want to take a moment local businesses help sup- to Aitkin residents – you’ve Rachel Allen, Abbie Damm, Sarah Russell. Back row: Brett Gontarek, Matthew Wiedell, to thank businesses and port MDA’s vital programs of certainly put a smile in these James Russell, Jordan Dunbar, Isaac Allen, Nathan Drake. patrons in the Aitkin area research, health care services Irish eyes! for their generous participa- and public education right Sincerely, Maureen McGov- tion in our 2008 campaign. here in Aitkin and across the ern, Beverly Hills, CA NewsHopper I’m delighted to say that this country. Timothy E. 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(Published in NewsHopper running thence North 90 degrees West a mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid (Published in NewsHopper North of the natural channel of the Mis- tion by said mortgagor(s), their personal Saturday, March 29; April 5, 12, 19, distance of 284.83 feet; thence running by the mortgagee, on the premises and Saturday, March 29; April 5, 12, 19, sissippi River and the Conservancy Di- representatives or assigns is six (6) 26; May 3, 2008) South 24 degrees 40 minutes West a the costs and disbursements allowed by 26; May 3, 2008) version Channel and that part of Govern- months from the date of sale. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE distance of 36.31 feet to a point of begin- law. The time allowed by law for redemp- NOTICE OF MORTGAGE ment Lot 4 lying South of County Road FORECLOSURE SALEPRIVATE ning; thence continuing along the same tion by said mortgagor(s), their personal FORECLOSURE SALEPRIVATE 21 Right-of-Way, all in Section Five 5, of “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR course a distance of 185.04 feet; thence representatives or assigns is six (6) Township 47, Range 26 REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF running North 90 degrees East parallel months from the date of sale. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REP- THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE to the North line of said Government Lot THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS RESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE One (1) to a point on the Shore of Hill “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE LOCATED: Aitkin County, Minnesota REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JU- TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AF- Lake; thence running Northerly along the REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AF- DICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER FECTED BY THIS ACTION. Shore of said Hill Lake to its intersection THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REP- FECTED BY THIS ACTION. THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION with a line that bears North 90 degrees RESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTH- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That de- East from the point of beginning; thence REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JU- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That de- THE NOTICE: $167,261.79 ER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED fault has occurred in the conditions of the North 90 degrees West a distance of ap- DICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER fault has occurred in the conditions of the PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A following described mortgage: proximately 310 feet, more or less, to the MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION following described mortgage: THAT no action or proceeding has RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS point of beginning. 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTH- been instituted at law to recover the debt THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPER- DATE OF MORTGAGE: October 23, ER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 14, 2003 secured by said mortgage, or any part TY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUC- 2006 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A thereof; that there has been compliance TION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” LOCATED: Aitkin County, Minnesota RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF with all pre-foreclosure notice and accel- ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPER- MORTGAGE: $175,000.00 eration requirements of said mortgage, Dated: March 19, 2008 MORTGAGE: $144,500.00 THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE TY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUC- and/or applicable statutes; ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF TION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” MORTGAGOR(S): William C. Thomp- WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. MORTGAGOR(S): Knute R. Alger and THE NOTICE: $154,099.36 son and Jean V. Thompson, husband PURSUANT, to the power of sale Mortgagee Carol Alger, husband and wife Dated: March 19, 2008 and wife contained in said mortgage, the above THAT no action or proceeding has described property will be sold by the REITER & SCHILLER, P.A. MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, been instituted at law to recover the debt WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Home Sheriff of said county as follows: N.A. secured by said mortgage, or any part Mortgagee Mortgage, Inc., a California corporation, By: /s/ Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq. thereof; that there has been compliance n/k/a Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. successor DATE AND TIME OF SALE: May 15, Sarah J.B. Adam, Esq. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed with all pre-foreclosure notice and accel- REITER & SCHILLER, P.A. by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mort- 2008 at 10:00 a.m. N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq. October 25, 2006, Aitkin County Re- eration requirements of said mortgage, gage, Inc. James J. Pauly, Esq. corder; Document No. 377503 and/or applicable statutes; By: /s/ Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq. PLACE OF SALE: Aitkin County Sher- Leah K. Weaver, Esq. Sarah J.B. Adam, Esq. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed iff’s office, 217 Second Street NW, Aitkin, Attorneys for Mortgagee ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: As- PURSUANT, to the power of sale N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq. July 21, 2003, Aitkin County Recorder; Minnesota 25 North Dale Street signed to: none contained in said mortgage, the above James J. Pauly, Esq. Document No. 350141 St. Paul, MN 55102-2227 described property will be sold by the Leah K. Weaver, Esq. to pay the debt then secured by said (651) 209-9760 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Sheriff of said county as follows: Attorneys for Mortgagee ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: As- mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid (W9107) That part of Government Lot One (1) 25 North Dale Street signed to: none by the mortgagee, on the premises and of Section Twenty-three (23), Township DATE AND TIME OF SALE: May 15, St. Paul, MN 55102-2227 the costs and disbursements allowed by THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM Fifty-two (52), Range Twenty-six (26), de- 2008 at 10:00 a.m. (651) 209-9760 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: law. The time allowed by law for redemp- A DEBT COLLECTOR. scribed as follows: Assuming the North (W9010) That part of Government Lot 5 lying 13.2 line of said Government Lot One (1), as PLACE OF SALE: Aitkin County Sher- running North 90 degrees West Com- iff’s office, 217 Second Street NW, Aitkin, THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM mencing at the established meander Minnesota A DEBT COLLECTOR. corner, which corner is the northeast cor- 14.83 (Published in NewsHopper of the West 250 feet of the Northeast 1/4 months from the date of sale. ner of said Government Lot One (1) and to pay the debt then secured by said Saturday, April 5, 12, 19, 26; of Southwest 1/4, Section 29, Township May 3, 10, 2008) 49, North of Range 22 “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR NOTICE OF MORTGAGE REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, FORECLOSURE SALEPRIVATE COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REP- LOCATED: Aitkin County, Minnesota RESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE (Published in NewsHopper SW 1/4, thence North 88˚ 46’ 13” West, contained in said mortgage, the above THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JU- Saturday, April 12, 19, 26; assumed bearing 636.36 feet along the described property will be sold by the THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE DICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER May 3, 10, 17, 2008) South line of said SW 1/4-SW 1/4 to an Sheriff of said county as follows: ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION NOTICE OF MORTGAGE iron monument, thence North 43˚ 13’ 00” TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AF- THE NOTICE: $247,828.90 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTH- FORECLOSURE SALE West 114.01 feet to an iron monument, DATE AND TIME OF SALE: June 5, FECTED BY THIS ACTION. ER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF the point of beginning; thence continu- 2008 at 10:00 a.m. THAT no action or proceeding has PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ing North 43˚ 13’ 00” West 60.00 feet to NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That de- been instituted at law to recover the debt RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE an iron monument; thence North 46˚ 47’ PLACE OF SALE: Aitkin County Sher- fault has occurred in the conditions of the secured by said mortgage, or any part THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPER- TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AF- 00” East 24.04 feet to an iron monument: iff’s office, 217 Second Street NW, Aitkin, following described mortgage: thereof; that there has been compliance TY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUC- FECTED BY THIS ACTION. thence North 19˚ 04’ 30” West 317.99 Minnesota with all pre-foreclosure notice and accel- TION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” feet to an iron monument; thence North- DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 8, eration requirements of said mortgage, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That de- erly 89.94 feet along a tangential curve to pay the debt then secured by said 2005 and/or applicable statutes; Dated: March 26, 2008 fault has occurred in the conditions of the concave to East having a central angle mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid following described mortgage: of 15˚ 44’ 30” and a radius of 327.00 by the mortgagee, on the premises and ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF PURSUANT, to the power of sale HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. feet to an iron monument; thence North the costs and disbursements allowed by MORTGAGE: $227,000.00 contained in said mortgage, the above Mortgagee DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 26, 2006 03˚ 20’ 00” West 205.30 feet to an iron law. The time allowed by law for redemp- described property will be sold by the monument; thence Northeasterly 214.33 tion by said mortgagor(s), their personal MORTGAGOR(S): Roger L. Melser and Sheriff of said county as follows: REITER & SCHILLER, P.A. ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF feet along a tangential curve concave to representatives or assigns is six (6) Cynthia M. Melser, husband and wife MORTGAGE: $225,000.00 the Southeast having a central angle of months from the date of sale. DATE AND TIME OF SALE: May 22, By: /s/ Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq. 92˚ 20’ 00” and a radius of 133.00 feet MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Sarah J.B. Adam, Esq. MORTGAGOR(S): Todd Mitchell Hub- to an iron monument; thence North 89˚ “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq. bard and Therese Ann Hubbard, hus- 00’ 00” East 259.40 feet to an iron monu- REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, corporation PLACE OF SALE: Aitkin County Sher- James J. Pauly, Esq. band and wife ment, thence Easterly 88.94 feet along THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REP- iff’s office, 217 Second Street NW, Aitkin, Leah K. Weaver, Esq. a tangential curve concave to the North RESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed Minnesota Attorneys for Mortgagee MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, having a central angle of 22˚ 00’ 00” and REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JU- September 26, 2005, Aitkin County Re- 25 North Dale Street N.A. a radius of 231.64 to a point of reverse DICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER corder; Document No. 369213 to pay the debt then secured by said St. Paul, MN 55102-2227 curvature to an iron monument; thence MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid (651) 209-9760 DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed Easterly 189.04 feet along a reverse 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTH- ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: As- by the mortgagee, on the premises and (F6488) July 6, 2006, Aitkin County Recorder; curve concave to the South having a cen- ER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED signed to: HSBC Mortgage Services, the costs and disbursements allowed by Document No. 375121 tral angle of 29˚ 18’ 12” and a radius of PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A Inc. law. The time allowed by law for redemp- THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM 369.63 feet to an iron monument; thence RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS tion by said mortgagor(s), their personal A DEBT COLLECTOR. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: As- South 83˚ 41’ 48” East 27.40 feet to an THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPER- LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: representatives or assigns is Six (6) 12.75 signed to: none iron monument; thence Southeasterly, TY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUC- The South 480 feet of the North 880 feet Southwesterly and Northwesterly 308.56 TION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROP- feet along a tangential curve concave to ERTY: the Northwest having a central angle of Dated: April 4, 2008 Tract G 267˚ 51’ 56” and a radius of 66.00 feet (Published in NewsHopper as follows: N/A. Aitkin County, Minnesota, at public auc- That part of Government Lot 7 and that to an iron monument; thence westerly WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Saturday, April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2008) tion on May 15, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., at part of the SW 1/4-SW 1/4, both in Sec- 116.63 feet along a nontangential curve Mortgagee NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY 3. The original principal amount the office of the Aitkin County Sheriff, 217 tion 24, Township 49, Range 23, Aitkin having a central angle of 22˚ 00’ 32” a MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE secured by the Mortgage was: Second Street NW, Room 185, Aitkin, County, Minnesota, described as fol- radius of 303.63 feet and a chord bear- REITER & SCHILLER, P.A. SALE $415,000.00. Minnesota 56431. lows: Commencing at the iron monument ing South 78˚ 00’ 16” West 115.92 feet at the Southwest corner of said Section to a point of reverse curvature to an iron By: /s/ Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF 4. No action or proceeding at law is 8. The time allowed by law for redemp- 24; thence South 88˚ 46’ 13” East, as- monument; thence Westerly 114.29 feet Sarah J.B. Adam, Esq. THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE now pending to recover the debt secured tion by Mortgagors or Mortgagors’ per- sumed bearing 180.24 feet along the along a reverse curve having a central N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq. ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE by the Mortgage, or any part thereof. sonal representatives or assigns is two South line of said SW 1/4-SW 1/4 to the angle of 22˚ 00’ 00” and a radius of James J. Pauly, Esq. TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AF- months after the date of sale. East line of the West 180.00 feet of said 297.64 feet to an iron monument; thence Leah K. Weaver, Esq. FECTED BY THIS ACTION. 5. The holder of the Mortgage has SW 1/4-SW 1/4, to an iron monument South 89˚ 00’ 00” West 259.40 feet to Attorneys for Mortgagee complied with all conditions precedent to 9. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §582.32, thence North 01˚ 44’ 55” West 747.00 feet an iron monument; thence Southwest- 25 North Dale Street Date: March 26, 2008. acceleration of the debt secured by the Mortgagor and Mortgagee have entered along said East line to an iron monument; erly 107.97 feet along a tangential curve St. Paul, MN 55102-2227 Mortgage and foreclosure of the Mort- into a Voluntary Foreclosure Agreement thence South 74˚ 13’ 44” East 328.56 feet concave to the Southeast having a cen- (651) 209-9760 YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: gage, and all notice and other require- dated March 21, 2008. to an iron monument; thence North 03˚ tral angle of 92˚ 20’ 00” and a radius of (W5113) ments of applicable statutes. 20’ 00 West 68.11 feet to an iron monu- 67.00 feet to an iron monument; thence 1. Default has occurred in the condi- 10. Junior lienholders may redeem in ment; thence northeasterly 214.33 feet South 03˚ 20’ 00” East 205.30 feel to an THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM tions of the Mortgage dated October 15, 6. At the date of this notice the amount the order and manner provided in Min- along a tangential curve concave to the iron monument; thence Southerly 71.71 A DEBT COLLECTOR. 2004, executed by Micheal Ron Down- due on the Mortgage, and taxes, if any, nesota Statutes §582.32, subdivision Southeast having a central angle of 92˚ feet along a tangential curve concave 24.4 ing and Leslie Jean Downing, Trustees paid by the holder of the Mortgage is: 9, beginning after the expiration of the 20’ 00” and a radius of 133.00 feet to an to the East having a central angle of 15˚ of the Micheal and Leslie Downing Living $423,225.24. mortgagors redemption period. Iron monument; thence North 89˚ 00’ 00” 44’ 30” and a radius of 261.00 feet to an Trust dated 8-18-01, amended 3-14-02, East 109.38 feet to an iron monument, iron monument: thence South 19˚ 04’ 30” as Mortgagors, to Woodlands National 7. Pursuant to the power of sale in the WOODLANDS NATIONAL BANK the point of beginning; thence continuing East 354.16 feet to an iron monument; (Published in NewsHopper Bank, as Mortgagee, and filed for record Mortgage, the Mortgage will be fore- Mortgagee North 89˚ 00’ 00” East 150.02 feet to an thence South 46˚ 47’ 00” West 69.47 feet Saturday, April 12 & 19, 2008) October 29, 2004, as Document No. closed, and the land described in Aitkin iron monument; thence North 01˚ 59’ 02” to the point of beginning. Waukenabo Township 362152, as amended or modified, in the County, Minnesota, as follows: By: /s/ Shawn M. Dunlevy, Atty. West 542.79 feet to an iron monument; Registered Land as set forth in Certifi- Cemetery Clean-up office of the County Recorder of Aitkin Reg. No. 123626 thence North 10˚ 56’ 22” West 90.00 cate Number Tax ID: 29-0-050303 The Cemetery Clean-up date for the County, Minnesota. The land described The South 320 feet of the West 380 feet Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith feet to an iron monument; thence West Waukenabo Township Cemetery will be in the Mortgage, as amended or modi- of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 & Frederick, P.A. 70 feet, more or less, to the shore of COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS Saturday, April 26, 2008, at 8 a.m. at fied, is not registered land. of Section 10, Township 45, Range 27, 302 West Superior Street, Suite 700 Horseshoe Lake; thence Southerly and LOCATED: Aitkin County, Minnesota the Cemetery, with an alternate date of Duluth, Minnesota 55802-1863 Westerly along said shore to its intersec- Saturday, May 3, 2008, if the weather is 2. The Mortgage has been assigned will be sold by the County Sheriff of (218) 722-0861 tion with a line bearing North 01˚ 59’ 02” THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE bad on April 26. If you have questions, 10.75 West from the point of beginning; thence ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF please contact Sally Allison, Cemetery South 01˚ 59’ 02” East 553.16 feet, more THE NOTICE: $240,120.87 Supervisor at 218-845-2293. EVERY- or less, to the point of beginning, ONE IS WELCOME TO HELP (bring THAT no action or proceeding has rakes and other yard tools). (Published in NewsHopper contact the clerk for an application. Tract O been instituted at law to recover the debt Dated this 27th day of March, 2008 Saturday, April 12 & 19, 2008) Carole Holten 218-426-3627 An undivided 1/19th interest in Tract O secured by said mortgage, or any part Gloria Curtiss, Clerk WORKMAN TOWNSHIP 48263 241st Place McGregor, MN as described as follows: thereof; that there has been compliance Waukenabo Township DUST CONTROL 2008 55760 That part of the SW 1/4-SW 1/4 of Sec- with all pre-foreclosure notice and accel- 1.97 Residents who wish to have Calcium ALL APPLICATIONS AND MONEY tion 24, Township 49, Range 23, Aitkin eration requirements of said mortgage, Chloride applied to their roads at the rate ARE DUE BACK TO THE CLERK BY County, Minnesota, described as fol- and/or applicable statutes; of $160.00 per 400 feet to be shared on MAY 08, 2008. lows: Commencing at the iron monument Get It, Read It, Love It… a 50/50 basis, with the Township paying 1.85 at the Southeast comer of said SW 1/4- PURSUANT, to the power of sale NewsHopper $80.00 and the resident paying $80.00 NewsHopperTM April 19, 2008 19 Legal Line… A legal question and answer column for seniors ment. While the two cat- policy. policy. If you own a whole Medical Assistance can only neral plan, or anything of egories, term and whole, If you own a term life in- life insurance policy and have $3,000 in countable value he or she may need have many differences in surance policy, that policy you apply for MA long-term assets to be eligible for and or want. No gifting should costs and benefits, we will will have no affect on an care, that policy could be receive Medical Assistance be done within 5 years of only address the effects asset analysis for MA long- counted as an asset to the coverage. (If the applicant is anticipated need for Medi- for a person applying for term care services. Because extent of the available cash married, this applies to the cal Assistance coverage in Medical Assistance funded term life insurance does not value as described above. spouse needing the long- order to avoid ineligibility long term care or waivered have a cash value, it is not If the total cash value of term care coverage. There at application. DEAR LEGAL LINE: services. The purpose of recognized as an asset dur- all life insurance policies are additional limits for a I hope you find this in- I have a life insurance this letter is not to recom- ing an application for MA. owned by the Medical As- spouse who remains in the formation helpful. Please policy and I am wonder- mend one type of policy Whole life insurance, also sistance applicant is $1,500 community.) For example, speak with an attorney if ing how that life insurance over the other, but only referred to as permanent or less, that value can some- if a single person has a you have any questions policy would be treated if to explain the differences life insurance, universal life times be considered an whole life insurance policy about your specific situa- I were to have to go to a for an individual applying insurance, and/or variable excluded asset under the with a $10,000 cash value, tion. nursing home. I understand for MA for long term care life insurance, combines “burial set-aside” rule. Medi- that $10,000 will be added This column is written by that some life insurance coverage. the insurance coverage cal Assistance for long-term to the total asset value and the Senior Citizens’ Law policies are considered as- Term life insurance is usu- with an investment or cash care allows a person to will have to be spent down Project. It is not meant to sets for Medical Assistance, ally offered for a specific value. Often a whole life keep up to $1,500 over to the asset eligibility limit give complete answers to and some are not. What is length of time, often 10 or insurance policy will allow and above the normal asset of $3,000 before Medical individual questions. If you the difference? 20 years, and the premium you to get part of this cash limit as a “burial set-aside,” Assistance coverage would are 60 years of age or older I am in my late 70’s, but amount is agreed upon value back by cashing in but only if the applicant kick in. and live within the Min- I’m still in good health. I in the policy language. the policy or by borrowing does not already have a If Medical Assistance has nesota Arrowhead Region, do not have any long term Term insurance lasts for against the cash value that prepaid burial plan or life already been applied for, you may contact us with care or nursing home in- the length of the term, un- has built up. A whole life in- insurance valued at more and a spenddown to the questions for legal help by surance. less converted or extended, surance policy continues as than $1,500. Note: there are asset limit is required, there writing to: Senior Citizens’ Signed, Claire and does not build up cash long as the insured person several ways to fund burial are strict limits on what the Law Project, Legal Aid Ser- DEAR CLAIRE: value. In other words, a lives and continues to keep expenses, such as through money can be spent on, vice of Northeastern Min- There are, indeed, two term life insurance policy the premiums and other re- an insurance policy, a pre- namely health care needs. If nesota, 302 Ordean Bldg., broad categories of life only pays out if the insured quirements up to date. paid funeral plan, or by assets are spent down prior Duluth, MN 55802. Please insurance: term life and person dies during the term The cash value in a whole other means. I encourage to making application for include a phone number whole life insurance. Each of the insurance. If that life insurance policy is at- you to seek further advice Medical Assistance cover- and return address. To view category receives a differ- does not happen, there is tributable to the owner of if you have questions about age, a person could spend previous articles, go to: ent treatment in a Medical no benefit or payout as a the life insurance policy, burial plans. down by paying valid debts, www.lasnem.org. Reprints Assistance (MA) assess- result of the life insurance not the beneficiary of the A person applying for purchasing a prepaid fu- by permission only.

(Published in NewsHopper (Published in NewsHopper (Published in NewsHopper (Published in NewsHopper plat thereof. EXCEPT the West 15 feet of sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal Saturday, April 19 & 26, 2008) Saturday, April 12 & 19, 2008) Saturday, April 19, 2008) Saturday, April 12, 19, 26; the North 545 feet of said Lot 4. representatives or assigns. Malmo township workman township spalding Township May 3, 10, 17, 2008) BOARD OF appeal and BOARD OF appeal and BOARD OF appeal and NOTICE OF MORTGAGE COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM EQUALIZATION NOTICE equalization NOTICE EQUALIZATION NOTICE FORECLOSURE SALE LOCATED: Aitkin FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORT- Notice is hereby given, that the Board Notice is hereby given, that the Board NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the GAGE: None of Appeal and Equalization of the Town- of Appeal and Equalization on the Town- Board of Appeal & Equalization of the THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ship of Malmo in Aitkin County, Minne- ship of Workman in Aitkin County, Minne- Township of Spalding in Aitkin County, THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE MORTGAGE: $217,500.00 “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR sota, will meet at the Malmo Town Hall sota, will meet at the Workman Town Hall Minnesota, will meet at the Township Hall ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, in said Township at 1:00 o’clock p.m., on in said Township at 9:00 o’clock a.m., on in said Township at 11:00 o’clock a.m., on TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AF- AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REP- Thursday, the 1st day of May, 2008, for Monday the 28th day of April, 2008, for Tuesday the 29th day of April, 2008, for FECTED BY THIS ACTION. DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUD- RESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE the purpose of reviewing and correcting the purpose of reviewing and correcting the purpose of reviewing and correcting ING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORT- REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JU- the assessment of said Township for the the assessment of said Township for the the assessment of said Township for the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That de- GAGEE: $113,330.45 DICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER year 2008. year 2008. year 2008. fault has occurred in the conditions of the MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION All persons considering themselves All persons considering themselves All persons considering themselves following described mortgage: That prior to the commencement 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTH- aggrieved by said assessment, or who aggrieved by said assessment, or who aggrieved by said assessment, or who of this mortgage foreclosure proceed- ER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED wish to complain that the property of wish to complain that the property of wish to complain that the property of DATE OF MORTGAGE: November 21, ing Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A another is assessed to low, are hereby another is assessed too low, are hereby another is assessed too low, are hereby 2003 complied with all notice requirements RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS notified to appear at said meeting and notified to appear at said meeting and notified to appear at said meeting and as required by statute; That no action or THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPER- show cause of having such assessment show cause of having such assessment show cause of having such assessment MORTGAGOR(S): Ronald D. Duede proceeding has been instituted at law or TY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUC- corrected. corrected. corrected. and Phyllis M. Duede, husband and otherwise to recover the debt secured by TION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” No complaint that another person is No complaint that another person is No complaint that another person is wife. said mortgage, or any part thereof; assessed too low will be acted upon un- assessed too low will be acted upon until assessed too low will be acted upon Dated: April 3, 2008 til the person so assessed, or his agent, the person so assessed, or his agent , until the person so assessed, or his MORTGAGEE: Seattle Mortgage Com- PURSUANT to the power of sale shall be notified of such complaint. shall have been notified of such com- agent, shall have been notified of such pany. contained in said mortgage, the above Bank of America, N.A. Dated this 10th day of April, 2008 plaint. complaint. described property will be sold by the Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee Arlene Westerlund, Clerk Dated this 29th day of March, 2008 Dated this 18th day of April, 2008 DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Re- Sheriff of said county as follows: Malmo Township carole holten, Clerk MARION DAviS, Clerk corded December 2, 2003, Aitkin County USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, 3.19 Workman Township Spalding Township Recorder, Document No. 354208. DATE AND TIME OF SALE: June 5, P.L.L.P. 3.31 3.31 2008 at 10:00 AM Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: As- Mortgagee signed to: Bank of America, N.A., Dated: PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Office, 4500 Park Glen Road #300 July 16, 2007, Recorded: August 28, Aitkin County Jail, Aitkin, MN Minneapolis, MN 55416 (Published in NewsHopper (Published in NewsHopper (Published in NewsHopper 2007, Document No. 383295. (952) 925-6888 Saturday, April 19, 2008) Saturday, April 19 & 26, 2008) Saturday, April 19 & 26, 2008) to pay the debt then secured by said 90-820 Lakeside township Cornish township Malmo township LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROP- Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said 1001996 BOARD OF appeal and BOARD OF appeal and BOARD OF appeal and ERTY: Lot Four (4), Subdivision of Lot premises, and the costs and disburse- EQUALIZATION NOTICE EQUALIZATION NOTICE EQUALIZATION NOTICE 3, O’Connors Subdivision of the North- ments, including attorneys’ fees allowed THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM Notice is hereby given, that the Board Notice is hereby given, that the Board Notice is hereby given, that the Board west Quarter (NW ¼) of Section Five by law subject to redemption within A DEBT COLLECTOR. of Appeal and Equalization of the Town- of Appeal and Equalization of the Town- of Appeal and Equalization of the Town- (5), Township Forty-three (43), Range twelve (12) months from the date of said 13.51 ship of Lakeside in Aitkin County, Minne- ship of Cornish in Aitkin County, Minne- ship of Malmo in Aitkin County, Minne- Twenty-three (23), according to the filed sota, will meet at the Malmo Community sota, will meet at the Office of the Clerk sota, will meet at the Malmo Town Hall Center in said Township at 9:00 o’clock in said Township at 2:00 o’clock p.m., on in said Township at 1:00 o’clock p.m., on a.m., on Thursday, the 1st day of May, Wednesday, the 30th day of April, 2008, Thursday, the 1st day of May, 2008, for 2008, for the purpose of reviewing and for the purpose of reviewing and correct- the purpose of reviewing and correcting (Published in NewsHopper (Published in NewsHopper on Saturday, April 26, 2008. They will correcting the assessment of said Town- ing the assessment of said Township for the assessment of said Township for the Saturday, April 12, 2008) Saturday, April 19, 2008) meet at the Glen-Kimberly Town Hall ship for the year 2008. the year 2008. year 2008. IDUN TOWNSHIP Glen township at 9:00 a.m., anyone is welcome to ride All persons considering themselves All persons considering themselves All persons considering themselves BOARD OF appeal and Spring Road Inspection along. aggrieved by said assessment, or who aggrieved by said assessment, or who aggrieved by said assessment, or who equalization NOTICE The Township of Glen, Aitkin County, Roxy Appel Wigton, Clerk wish to complain that the property of wish to complain that the property of wish to complain that the property of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the will conduct it’s annual road inspection Glen Township another is assessed to low, are hereby another is assessed to low, are hereby another is assessed to low, are hereby Board of Appeal and Equalization of the 1.41 notified to appear at said meeting and notified to appear at said meeting and notified to appear at said meeting and Township of Idun in Aitkin County, Min- show cause of having such assessment show cause of having such assessment show cause of having such assessment nesota, will meet at the Holden Church corrected. corrected. corrected. on Thursday, April 22, 2008, at 9 a.m. for No complaint that another person is No complaint that another person is No complaint that another person is the purpose of reviewing and correcting Aitkin County assessed too low will be acted upon un- assessed too low will be acted upon un- assessed too low will be acted upon un- the assessments of Idun Township for til the person so assessed, or his agent, til the person so assessed, or his agent, til the person so assessed, or his agent, the year 2008. Dust Control Program shall be notified of such complaint. shall be notified of such complaint. shall be notified of such complaint. All persons considering themselves Aitkin County is offering interested individuals the opportunity to obtain Dated this 8th day of April, 2008 Dated this 24th day of March, 2008 Dated this 10th day of April, 2008 aggrieved by said assessment, or who dust control on any County State-Aid Highway, County Road, or Unorganized Chris Springer, Clerk Lou Anne Berndt, Clerk Arlene Westerlund, Clerk wish to complain that the property of Township Road in Aitkin County. Lakeside Township Cornish Township Malmo Township another is assessed too low, are hereby 3.19 3.19 3.19 notified to appear at said meeting and For a fee of $80.00, a treatment of liquid calcium chloride will be applied show cause of having such assessment to the gravel road surface by June 7, 2008. The treatment will be applied to corrected. the entire road width for a length of 400 feet, and should control dust under No complaint that another person is normal conditions for 3 months. The remaining $80.00 cost for the treatment assessed too low will be acted upon un- will be paid from the appropriate road and bridge fund. The NewsHopper’s deadline til the person so assessed, or his agent, To participate in this program, an application and $80.00 fee must be submit- shall have been notified of such com- ted to the Aitkin County Highway Department, 1211 Air Park Drive, Aitkin, MN plaint. 56431 by May 16, 2008. Applications can be obtained by visiting our website Maureen Switzer, Clerk for the weekly newspaper is at HYPERLINK “http://www.co.aitkin.mn.us” www.co.aitkin.mn.us - Highway Idun Township Department or you may call 218-927-3741. 2.97 Monday at Noon. John Welle, P.E. Aitkin County Engineer 20 April 19, 2008 NewsHopperTM

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GMC Acadia 08 FWD NEW Trucks SUVs 3.6L V6, 6-Spd., Auto, PS, Remote Start. #G8004 $ $ 04 Chevy 1/2 ton crew cab lt 08 gmc acadia 4x4 $31,090 One Owner, Leather, 27,883 mi., MINT!...... Leather, 10,748 mi., Red Jewel Tint Coat, #U2771...... 32,995 Rebate -500 23,995 Loyalty* -1,000 05 chevy 3/4 ton ext cab 4x4 $ 05 cadillac escalade 4x4 $ 4-Dr., 6.2L V8 SFI HO, 34,482 mi., #U2648...... Discount -1,103 HD, LS, cab, 35,800 mi...... 23,995 32,995 $ 04 chevy avalanche z71 4x4 $ 05 chevy tahoe 1/2 ton 4x4 4-Dr., 5.3L V8 MFI, 13,354 mi., #U2644A...... 24,995 , LS, One Owner, 44,000 mi...... 20,995 $28 487 05 chevy tahoe 1/2 ton 4x4 $ *Loyalty must have a 1999 or newer GM vehicle $ 4-Dr., 5.3L V8 MFI, Auto, Silver, #CT8012A...... 05 GMC Sierra K2500 3/4 Ton 4x4 23,995 Ext., 8.1L V8 Gas MFI, 92,386 mi., #LT7093A..... $19,995 18,995 05 chevy tahoe 1/2 ton 4x4 $ GMC Sierra 1500 05 Chevy colorado 4x4 ext $ 4-Dr., 4.8L V8 MFI, 32,802 mi., #U2640...... $25,995 23,995 SLE Ext. Cab 4x4 08 NEW 3.5L I5 MFI DOHC, 24,066 mi., #CT7077A...... 17,995 $ 08 chevy trailblazer 4x4 7,000 lbs. GVWR, 17” Alum. Wheels, Vortec 5.3L $ 11,800 mi., Lots of Warrenty, #U2785...... 22,995 8. #G8003 $32,650 04 gmc canyon crew cab 4x4 Rebate -2,000 Maroon, One Owner, 51,000 mi., #U4273A...... 16,995 06 chevy trailblazer Ext LS $ 4-Dr., Utility, 4.2L MIF DOHC, 19,565 mi., #U2653 ...... Loyalty* -2,000 $ 21,995 Discount -2,090 04 chevy 3/4 ton crew 4x4 White, One Owner, 8.1L Gas, LS Cab, #CT8037A...... 16,995 03 lincoln navigator 4x4 4-Dr. Utility, 5.4L V8 DOHC, 52,598 mi., $ $ #U2657A ...... $23,995 04 Chevy 1/2 ton ext cab 4x4 19,995 , V8, Auto, A/C, 69,000 mi., #G7050A...... $26 560 15,995 $ *Loyalty must have a 1999 or newer GM vehicle 06 buick rendezvous awd $ 4-Dr., 3.5L V6 SFI, 19,419 mi., #U2654...... 18,995 02 gmc 1/2 ton ext cab 4x4 Pewter Metallic, 91,000 mi. #G8009A...... 13,995 08 chevy uplander $ Chevy Colorado Silver, Low Miles, Lots of Warranty. U2788...... $ 17,995 YC3 Ext. Cab 4x4 NEW 03 dodge 1/2 ton reg cab 07 4x4, V8, Automatic, AC, #CT7095B...... $ Dlx. Bucket Seats, Rear Slider, Side Steps, Vortec 3.7L 15, Elec. 12,995 03 chevy suburban 1/2 ton 4x4 4-Dr. Utility, 5.3L V8 MFI FF, 98,849 mi., #G7034A...... Sunroof, OnStar, XM Satellite, Nav. Avail.. #CT7100 $27,164 $ 15,995 03 Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 ext Rebate -2,000 5.3L V8 MFI, 145,783 mi., #U2747A...... 11,995 04 GMC Envoy Slt $ Loyalty* -1,000 Leather, Sunroof, Carbon Metallic, 48,000 mi., #G8021C...... 15,995 $ Discount -2,214 93 Chevy 1/2 ton ext cab 4x4 Teal, Only 49,000 mi., #U2747A...... 7,995 04 chevy trailblazer 4x4 $ 60,300 mi., #U2760A...... 14,995 97 Chevy K1500 4x4 1/2 Ton ext cab $ $21,995 5.7L V8 MFI, 145,820 mi., #U2521D...... 04 chevy trailblazer 4x4 *Loyalty must have a 1999 or newer GM vehicle 6,995 4-Dr., 4.2L I6 MFI DOHC, Maroon, $ 89,212 mi., #U2738A...... $12,995 11,995 Buick Lucerne CXL Chevy Reg. Cab 4x4 03 jeep grand cherokee lTD $ 07 04 Leather, V8, Sunroof, 74,000 mi., #G7067B...... 11,995 4-Dr., Sedan, 8-ft. Box, $ 3.8L V6 SFI, 02 chevy suburban 1/2 ton 4x4 1/2 Ton, 4-Dr. Utility, 5.3L V8 MFI FF, 130,000 mi., #G7002B...... 11,995 27,800 mi., 65,000 mi., 2 to Choose #CT8028A 02 mercury mountaineer awd $ From! 4-Dr. Utility, 4.0L V6 EFI, 106,334 mi., #G7025A...... $10,995 8,995 99 jeep grand cherokee limited 4x4 $ $20,995 $16,995 V8, Leather, Sunroof, 116,000 mi., #U2558B...... 7,495

Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. Chevy 3/4 Ton Ext. Cab 03 4x4 05 CARs 07 buick lucerne cx $ 4-Dr., Silver, LS, 4x4, Quartz, 4-Dr., 3.8L V6 SFI, 13,052 mi., #U2774A...... 19,995 4.7L V8 MPI, Dark Blue, 74.705 mi. $ #CT8036A 06 pontiac grand prix gt #G7067B 4-Dr., 3.8L V6 SFI, Supercharged, 24,351 mi. #U2745A.. 17,995 $ 07 pontiac grand prix , , 4-Dr., 3.8L V6 SFI, 12,224 mi. #U2721...... 16,995 $11 995 $15 995 07 buick lacrosse cxl $ 4-Dr., 3.8L V6 SFI, 28,289 mi. #U2778...... 16,995 Chrysler Town & Country Chyrsler Pacifica 07 Monte Carlo ls $ 03 LTD, Ext. 06 2-Dr. Coupe, 3.5L V6, SFI FF, 6,973 mi., #U2696...... 16,995 Wagon, Crossover, 08 chevy impala $ 3.8L V6 SMPI, Only 6,000 mi. Precision Red, 17,800 mi., New List $21,480. #U2784.... 16,995 60,433 mi., #B707B #B812A 07 chevy malibu lt $ 2.2L, #U2761...... $14,995 13,995 03 cadillac deville $ $14,995 $14,995 4-Dr. Sedan, 4.6L V8 MFI, 110,188 mi., #U2719A...... 13,995 $ 04 pontiac grand prix gt Chevy Tahoe LT Pontiac Grand Prix 4-Dr. Sedan, 3.8L V6 SFI, 35,403 mi., #U2633...... 12,995 01 06 06 malibu maxx $ Gold, 29,000 mi., Sunroof, New List $20,790, #U2776.... 12,995 5.3L V8, Leather, 4-Dr., One Owner Trade. 3.8L V6 SFI, 07 Chevy Cobalt $ #CT8029A 35,403 mi., Silver, 4-Dr., Auto., AC, Tilt, Cruise, Very Economical #U2697 U2787 ...... 11,995 05 buick LaCrosse CX $ Gold Mist Exterior, Own Owner Trade, 5-Pass., B824A 11,995 $13,995 $13,995 01 cadillac deville $ 4-Dr. Silver, Leather, #U2652A...... 8,995 Chevy Impala LS Saturn ION 04 pontiac grand am $ 05 06 Black, Sunroof, One Owner Trade. #U2633A...... 7,995 Auto, AC, 02 chevy impala ls $ Steel Gray. 38,000 mi. Dark Blue. #U2772A...... 6,995 New List $26,708. SOLD New List $16,040 #U2782 97 pontiac grand am gt $ #U2783 2-Dr. Coupe, Sunroof, Black, 140,000 mi...... 3,995 $12,995 $10,995 VANs $ 04 mercury monterey van Chevy Camaro Convertible Pontiac 4.2L V6 EFI OHV, 58,527 mi., #CT8007A...... 13,995 01 03 Grand Am GT 05 pontiac montana sv6 $ 4-Dr., 3.4L V6 MFI, 80,044 mi., #U2589A...... 2-Dr. Coupe, 11,995 3.4L V6 MFI, ABS, 04 Pontiac Montana $ Traction Control, Just Traded! ...... 8,995 Sunroof, #U2730 SOLD 01 Nissan Quest SE $ DVD Entertainment. #U2734B...... 6,995 2-Dr., 3.8L V6 SFI $ $9,995 76,135 mi. #U2573A , 98 ford windstar $9 995 90,864 mi., Just Traded!...... 4,595 24 April 19, 2008 NewsHopperTM HOG WILD OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2008 | 9 AM TO 4 PM Music • Food • Vendors PLUS 15% OFF Storewide Excludes: Motorcycle Labor and Coupons IN STOCK NOW

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