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Sat., December 22, 2007 

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The Foley House/Hotel/Cottages 

Sesquicentennial tour of Aitkin County landmarks 

BY CONNIE PETTERSEN 

2007 marks Aitkin County’s 

150th anniversary since 

being established in 1857. 

Last October’s tour of Aitkin 

County Seat historical landmarks 

included the two 

oldest churches in town, the 

Depot Museum, courthouse, 

old Carnegie Library, and 

several residences of the 

town’s founding fathers. 

The Foley Hotel was built 

in the early days of Aitkin 

for Tom and Amanda Foley 

who came to the area in the 

1880’s. Their elegant hotel 

was a high-class enterprise 

complete with steam heat, 

excellent dining room fare, 

baths, and a bar. 

The Foleys became prominent 

citizens of the community 

and active members of 

St. James Catholic Church. 

According to “A Story of 

Faith 1881-1981” published 

by Saint James Church, 

Aitkin, MN: “Thomas R. Foley 

was born in Winterport 

Maine and came to Minneapolis 

in 1876. Amanda 

(Peterson) Foley came from 

Sweden to the Cannon Falls 

area at age six. They met 

and were married in Minneapolis 

in 1880, moving 

to Aitkin in 1882. He was 

involved in lumber, real 

estate, prospecting, hotel, 

general store, and was a 

state representative. They 

had a family of fi ve girls and 

two boys.” The fi fth generation 

of this family resides 

in Aitkin now. Information 

from Carol (Foley) Ryan and 

Margaret McConnell. 

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Princeton, MN 

ZIP CODE 55371 

Permit No. 161 

Minnesota hunter charged with 

shooting trumpeter swan 

A Lester Prairie, man faces 

a fine and restitution of 

$3,000 following his conviction 

for shooting and killing 

a trumpeter swan in Carver 

County on Oct. 13. 

State conservation offi cers 

Steve Walter and Aaron 

Kahre received a tip that 

an individual using a canoe 

was chasing and shooting at 

a trumpeter swan on Swan 

Lake, near Waconia. 

When the offi cers reached 

the scene they discovered 

Chad T. Woodall, 21, did not 

have a hunting license, was 

using a shotgun that held 

more than three shells at 

a time, was driving with a 

suspended license, and did 

not have any personal fl otation 

devices in the canoe. 

Continued on Page 8 

The original Foley house is now the Sorenson/Root/Thompson 

Funeral Home. 

Continued on Page 3

2 December 22, 2007 NewsHopper TM 

DWI Court for Crow Wing County endorsed by Board of Commissioners 

BY KATHY BRYAN 

The Crow Wing County 

Board of Commissioners 

met on Dec. 11 at 9 a.m. 

at the Historic Courthouse. 

Member present were Chairman, 

Dewey Tautges, Rosemary 

Franzen, Rachel Nystrom, 

Paul Thiede and Doug 

Houge. Also present were 

County Administrator, David 

Hamilton, County Attorney 

Don Ryan, County Auditor, 

Deborah Erickson and Administrative 

Assistant, Terrie 

Walseth. 

The meeting was called to 

order by Chairman Tautges 

and the minutes from the 

Nov. 27 regular County 

Board Meeting were approved. 

A brief discussion 

ensued concerning the minutes 

from the Committee of 

the Whole meetings. Commissioner 

Thiede stated he 

was discomfi ted by the minutes 

in their entirety. Commissioner 

Nystrom agreed, 

stating she would like the 

written presentation to be a 

representation of the offi cial 

record consisting only of the 

bare bones of the meeting. 

The minutes from the Committee 

of the Whole Meeting 

of Nov. 20 were then approved, 

as was the County 

Board Meeting Agenda for 

the Dec. 10 meeting. 

Under the Open Con- 

sent Calendar, the following 

were approved by the 

Board: Certifi cation of Trail 

Completion for the Brainerd 

Snodeos Snowmobile Club, 

All-Terrain Vehicle Permit 

for Pine Center Sportsman’s 

Club, the 2008 Tobacco 

License Renewals, and the 

2007 Combination Liquor 

License for Marty’s Saloon, 

Inc. 

Under Open Forum, County 

Attorney Ryan stated he 

has been working on the 

Gilbert Lake access project. 

Ryan stated the County’s 

access isn’t on County land 

and the County needs to 

purchase land in order to 

rectify the problem. The 

funds to purchase will come 

from Park Board funds. 

Ryan will report on the 

progress of the project at 

the Dec. 27 Board meeting. 

No action required. 

Under Miscellaneous Business, 

a resolution was before 

the Board requesting 

support for implementation 

of a DWI Court in Crow 

Wing County. Sheriff Todd 

Dahl appeared and offered 

his support and then introduced 

employees from the 

County Attorney’s Office 

and a Judge. The representatives 

stated the County has 

applied for Federal funding 

in this regard and that those 

participating in the program 

would be post-conviction 

and mandated to attend 

DWI Court. The project 

also has the support of the 

Chief Judge from the Ninth 

District, the Chief Prosecutor 

from Crow Wing County 

and the County Attorney. 

The intensive program shifts 

from the usual practice of 

just doing time, and statistics 

have shown similar 

DWI courts in the State are 

working. Ultimately the 

program saves money and 

assists violators in becoming 

good citizens. DWI Court 

also encourages offenders 

to rejoin society by helping 

them with employment. The 

project will cut down on jail 

time, thereby cutting down 

on overall expenses. Commissioner 

Nystrom stated 

she applauds the personnel 

who were involved in implementation 

of the project and 

made a motion to adopt 

the resolution in support 

of the Crow Wing County 

DWI Court. The motion 

was seconded and carried 

unanimously. 

Under County Auditor, 

Deborah Erickson appeared 

with a resolution authorizing 

the mileage reimbursement 

rate for 2008 to follow 

the IRS guidelines of 

50.5 cents per mile. The 

resolution was adopted by 

the Board. Erickson also 

presented a resolution designating 

a list of banks and 

savings and loan institutions 

to serve as depositories for 

Crow Wing County for 2008. 

The resolution was adopted. 

Erickson also presented a 

list of payments to be made 

for the second half of 2007 

appropriations made by 

the County in the amount 

of $256,582, stipulating the 

County Auditor be authorized 

to issue warrants from 

the General Fund. A motion 

was made, seconded and 

carried to adopt the resolution. 

Erickson requested 

budget adjustments in the 

amount of $250,925 from 

the General Fund Reserves 

designated to the accounts 

itemized. A motion was 

made and seconded the 

budget adjustments be authorized. 

Motion carried. 

The County Auditor also 

presented a request from 

Central Minnesota Community 

Corrections for a 

contingency payment of 

$192,200 for the Central 

Minnesota Juvenile Center 

negative fund balance 

through November 30. Request 

was approved by 

the Board. Erickson asked 

the Board to adopt the 

2008 Budget with a three 

Vernon 

holding 

jewelry box 

BY PHILIP NEESE 

Vernon Sinell moved to 

the home farm in southern 

Aitkin County after serving 

in WWII. 

Vernon’s father Fred 

served in the Army during 

percent levy increase. The 

Auditor recently returned 

to County departments and 

asked them to fi nd ways to 

decrease expenses. Commissioner 

Nystrom expressed a 

concern about cuts in the 

County health programs. 

Erickson stated most cuts 

were made in training and 

travel expenses. Commissioner 

Thiede thanked the 

Auditor for her endeavors in 

this regard. After a brief discussion, 

the Board adopted 

the resolution and set the 

three percent levy budget 

increase. The last item Erickson 

presented to the Board 

was an itemized list of bills 

to approve. A motion was 

made, second and carried 

to approve the bills. 

From the Offi ce of the 

Purchasing Agreement several 

requests for bids were 

reviewed with the Board 

for Security Services by the 

Purchasing Manager. It was 

the recommendation of the 

County Sheriff and the Purchasing 

Manager that the 

Board of Commissioners 

award a three year contract 

to North Country Security. 

The agreement may be terminated 

by either party with 

a sixty day written notice. 

The Board endorsed the 

contract award to North 

Country Security, Inc. The 

next item the Purchasing 

Manager reviewed was the 

results of bids for Medical 

Examiner Transport Services. 

A lengthy discussion 

ensued consisting of several 

area funeral home representatives 

appearing before the 

Board. It was Commissioner 

Nystrom’s opinion that the 

County should not endorse 

one funeral home over the 

other. Nystrom requested 

the County Attorney gather 

pertinent information concerning 

the issue and report 

back to the Board at their 

meeting on December 27. 

The last item presented by 

the Purchasing Manager 

dealt with a request to advertise 

for sealed proposals 

for a two year agreement 

for a Nursing Service for 

the County Jail Facility. A 

motion was made, second 

and carried to allow the 

Purchasing Manager to advertise 

for sealed proposals. 

The motion carried. 

The County Auditor reminded 

the Board that a 

Public Hearing was on the 

agenda for 11 a.m. concerning 

the 2008 Crow Wing 

County Fee Schedule. Commissioner 

Thiede noted that 

there were no fi scal comparisons 

before the Board. 

Developing the 

grain of the wood 

WWI and some 26 years 

later, Vernon served in 

the Third Army 

and duplicated 

his father’s 

campaign 

f r o m L e 

H a r v e , 

F r a n c e 

through 

B a s - 

t o g n e , 

Belgium 

o n t o 

Germany. 

After the 

w a r , 

w h i l e 

farming, 

he was 

f a c e d 

with rem 

o d e l - 

ing the 

h o u s e , 

w h i c h 

had fallen into disrepair. 

He had few tools but found 

that he liked working with 

wood. He built the cupboards 

and much of the 

trim for windows and 

doors from lumber pro- 

Woven, juniper spoon. Holstein cow on the run. 

Continued on Page 13 

duced on his own place. 

When he retired he set up 

a shop in the basement 

and has produced various 

types of fi ne furniture and 

carvings. 

“I see a photo of antique 

furniture and then I try to 

reproduce the item.” 

Some of his fi nest work 

involves making half oval 

or round tables. 

“Some of my lumber was 

cut about a quarter of an 

inch thick at the mill. It 

was going to be thrown 

away, however, I saved it 

and by using an unusual 

technique, I was able to 

plane and sand this wood. 

With the use of forms and 

blocking, I was able to get 

these curves just right.” 

Vernon makes jewelry 

boxes for family members 

and his wife, Harriet, 

paints them. He also 

carves wooden spoons and 

caricatures. 

“I like to make use of my 

time and develop the grain 

of the wood that comes 

from our land.”

The Foley House/Hotel/Cottage | Continued from Page 1 

Thomas and Amanda Foley, 

early pioneers of the Aitkin 

Community. 

Thomas Foley donated land 

west of town for the St. James 

Catholic Church’s cemetery 

dedicated July 28, 1890 (about 

the time of the death of fellow 

St. James’ parishioner Patrick 

Casey’s 7-year-old son, Edward 

Albert Casey, who drowned in 

the Mud River in Aitkin.) The 

Casey boy had been a playmate 

of Tom and Amanda’s 

son, Tom. The Casey boy’s 

grave may have been the fi rst 

one interred in St. Thomas 

Cemetery, which was named 

for Thomas Foley. 

In 1905, local builder Nels 

Holden built the Foley’s threestory 

red brick home where 

they raised their family. After 

their oldest daughter married 

and left Aitkin, Thomas offered 

to build them a new house if 

they’d return. Eventually more 

Foley “cottages” were built 

across the street from the brick 

mansion. 

Some of Tom and Amanda 

Foley’s descendents still live in 

the community. Their daughter 

Barbara Foley married Ben 

Hassman, a founder of the 

First National Bank of Aitkin. 

Hassman’s daughter Carol (Foley’s 

granddaughter) recently 

passed away at age 99. Carol 

married Joe Ryan, a prominent 

attorney and their sons (Foley 

great-grandchildren) are Michael, 

Dick and Jim Ryan of 

Aitkin. Other Hassman daughters 

in the area are Margaret 

McConnell and Mary Schoepf. 

The oldest Hassman daughter, 

now deceased, was Charlotte 

Welshons, who has decendents 

in the community. 

Tom and Amanda Foley 

lived in their red brick home 

until circa 1920 when they 

passed away. It was the county 

poor farm in the 20’s and 

30’s. In 1940, the home became 

an NYA or Govern- 

ment Work House. In 1942 

to 1948, the Foley house was 

fi rst used as a funeral home 

by O.S. Hartman, by Bob 

Lenroot from 1949-1952, and 

Bob Haas from 1952-1960. 

(Across town was a competing 

Ellis Seavey funeral parlor 

in the former Sam Hodgedon 

home, which is the present 

Haberkorn Law Offi ce.) Ivan 

Sorenson joined Seavey until 

Seavey retired. When Bob 

Haas went to work at the 

courthouse, Ivan Sorenson and 

Gordy Root purchased Haas’ 

business in the former Foley 

house, and were later joined 

by Jerry Thompson. 

CLC Students energized by Soup Kitchen project 

Central Lakes College students 

said they relished the 

opportunity to prepare and 

serve a delicious meal at the 

Brainerd soup kitchen. 

The intercultural communication 

students recently 

undertook a class project 

directed by instructor Kari 

Frisch as an opportunity for 

a new experience. 

They purchased ingredients 

for a spaghetti dinner, 

including salad, dessert, and 

beverages for at least 50 

persons expected on any 

given night at the Sharing 

Bread facility. By the end 

of the project, they agreed 

that they had learned much 

by working together and 

getting feedback from the 

people served. 

“One thing I noticed while 

I helped at the soup kitchen 

was how grateful the people 

were,” said Christian Ornelas, 

Motley. “One man said 

‘thank you’ at least five 

times. Another neat thing 

to see was how easily we 

all got along and communicated.” 

Intercultural communication, 

a three-credit course, 

is designed to explore, identify, 

and understand obstacles 

and opportunities that 

influence communication 

between cultures. Going 

outside the classroom was a 

bonus learning experience. 

“Volunteering at the soup 

kitchen was an eye opening 

experience,” said Sam Mc- 

Gerr, Brainerd. “It felt good 

to help those who were 

in need. It also made you 

appreciate what you have 

even more.” 

The participating students 

and their assignments in 

conjunction with the project: 

Preparations - Ginger 

Okeson, Aitkin; Susan Roering, 

Grey Eagle; Tricia Kanke, 

Isle; Christian Ornelas, 

Can anyone identify these men? 

This photo was taken in a logging camp - very likely a McGrath logging camp (1906-1920) 

and they are sharpening saw blades. Please contact Carol Bailey at 320-684-2174 if 

you have any information regarding these men. 

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The Foley Hotel, a short walking distance from the Northern 

Pacifi c RR tracks, became a very stylish establishment. 

Today the building is known as the Beacon Arch Apartments. 

(Randy Wall photo) 

These “Foley Cottages” were built across the street from the brick mansion for the adult 

Foley children. 

Motley; Angie Waytashek, 

Fort Ripley; Steven Berndgen, 

Brainerd; Sean Deist 

and Alex Sandelin, Baxter; 

Kelly Galovich, Crosby. 

Serving - Keith Peltier, 

Jenkins; Kari Johnson and 

Kellie Kane, Brainerd; Erica 

Carpenter, Little Falls. 

Clean-Up - Jamie Hess, 

Brainerd, and others from 

the preparations and serving 

crews who stayed to 

help. 

Pre-planning - Sam Mc- 

Gerr and Chelsey Taylor, 

Brainerd; Casey Stark, Fifty 

Lakes; Amanda Kylander, 

Staples. 

BreadSticks — Central Lakes College students Erica 

Carpenter of Little Falls (left) and Susan Roering of Grey 

Eagle unpacked bread sticks to complement the spaghetti 

dinner they made at the Brainerd soup kitchen. 

Aitkin Chamber Progressive 

Committee welcomes… 

O’Reilly Auto Parts located 

in the old Paulbeck’s SuperValu 

building. Standing 

L-R: Joan Petersen of 

Pete’s Retreat; 2007 Riverboat 

Captain and Queen 

Gary and Ihleen Williams; 

John Mirsch, O’Reilly manager; 

with employees Doug 

Haaf, Randy Sprague and 

Paul Anderson; Yvette 

Thompson of Rosallini’s; Mary Rea Aitkin Chamber. Front: Sue Marxen, Director of 

Aitkin Chamber and Sandy Blunt of Kingsway Travel. 

Family Dollar, located in 

the former SuperValu building 

in Aitkin. Front row L-R 

are employees Dez Kelly, 

Cashier; Lindsay Short, 

District Training Manager 

and Laura Beireis, Cashier; 

Ihleen and Gary Williams, 

2007 Riverboat Captain and 

Queen; Yvette Thompson of 

Rosallini’s. 

Back L-R: Sandy Blunt of Kingsway Travel; Deb Ibanez of Aitkin Independent Age; Joan 

Petersen of Pete’s Retreat, Mary Rea and Sue Marxen of Aitkin Chamber. 

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OBITUARIES 

Nora Swanson, 77, of Aitkin, died Fri., Dec. 7, 2007, 

at her home. 

Services were held Sun., Dec. 16, 2007, at Sorensen- 

Root-Thompson Funeral Home in Aitkin with Rev. 

Donald Norman offi ciating. 

She was born June 19, 1930, in Malmo to Charles 

and Jennie (Forsberg) Johnson. On April 30, 1966, she 

married Conrad Swanson in Brainerd. 

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sue 

(Dennis) Fuller, Tampa Bay, FL; sons and daughter-in- 

Virgil P. Speed, 78, of Brainerd, 

died Tue., Dec. 11, 2007, at 

Woodland Good Samaritan Village 

in Brainerd. 

Services were held Sat., Dec. 

15, 2007, at Heritage Assembly 

of God Church in Baxter with 

Pastor Mark Boone offi ciating. 

He was born in Brainerd on Oct. 22, 1929, to Oliver 

and Lillian Speed. He attended Brainerd High School. 

He married Ruth Collins in Brainerd on Oct. 30, 1954. 

Over his lifetime he worked at Bergman’s, S & L, J. 

C. Penney’s and Montgomery Wards. He retired from 

Richard John (Dick) Biskey, 69, of 

Haypoint, died Dec. 13, 2007, following 

a battle with pancreatic cancer. 

Services were held Dec. 20, 2007, 

at St. James Catholic Church in Aitkin with Fr. Thomas 

Galarneault offi ciating. Burial was in the Macville Cemetery 

at Haypoint. Military honors were provided by the 

Hill City American Legion Kames Kobernat Post 340. 

He was born in his parents, Truman and Hazel 

(Trepanier) Biskey’s home on May 9, 1938. He lived 

most of his life in Haypoint. He attended schools in Hill 

City graduating from Hill City High School in 1956. He 

served in the US Navy as a boilerman for four years. He 

continued this profession working in the power plant 

at Blandin Paper Company for 31 years. He married 

Alfred L. “Big Al” Gaines Jr., 74, of 

Aitkin, formerly of Minneapolis, died 

Fri., Dec. 14, 2007, at Riverwood 

Healthcare Center in Aitkin. 

Services were held Dec. 18, 2007, at First Lutheran 

Church with Rev. Sarah Cordray offi ciating. 

He was born Aug. 3, 1933 at Verndale to Alfred and 

Hazel (Fales) Gaines. He grew up and attended country 

school and then Verndale High school. He then worked 

on the family farm before entering the US Navy from 

Dec. 1951 to Dec. 1955, and served in Korea. He married 

Gail K. Olsen Nov. 26, 1954 in Minneapolis. Upon 

his discharge he returned to Minneapolis and worked 

as a master machinist for 31 years. After he retired 

Sorensen-Root-Thompson 

Aitkin, MN 

218-927-2614 

Traditional • Cremation • Memorials • Pre-Arranged Funerals 

Directors: 

Nora Swanson 

Virgil P. Speed 

Richard John Biskey 

Alfred L. Gaines Jr. 

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law: Steve Sharp, Rochester; Dale (Cynthia) Sharp, 

Rochester; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; 

sister, Ida; and many nieces, nephews, other 

relatives and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Conrad, 

on March 23, 2000; seven brothers and sisters; and 

her parents. 

Arrangements were with the Sorensen-Root-Thompson 

Funeral Home of Aitkin. Go to www.srtfuneral.com 

to sign the online guest register. 

Montgomery Wards as District Manager in the Twin 

Cities in 1988 after 38 years with the company. He 

moved back to Brainerd in 1996. He was a member of 

the Heritage Assembly of God Church in Baxter. 

He is survived by his wife, Ruth; son and daughter-inlaw, 

David (Cybele) Barry, Montana; three grandchildren 

and three great grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: 

Roy, Russell, Earl, Glenn, and Merle; and sisters, Evelyn 

and Fern. 

Arrangements are with the Halvorson-Johnson 

Funeral Home in Brainerd. 

Dorothy Pikus Dec. 26, 1956 in Swatara. He designed 

and built over 40 log homes in Minnesota and Wisconsin 

and provided many area homes with lumber and paneling. 

He also raised cattle for the past 50 years. 

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; daughters and 

sons-in-law: Julie White; Jeannie (Luke) Croatt; Pam 

(Kurt) Pierce; Mary Lou (Tyrone) Dunham; son, John; 

12 grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law: Darlene 

(Eddie) Landrus; Bev (Tom) Smith; and numerous nieces 

and nephews. 

He was preceded in death this past summer by his 

father, John Truman Biskey. 




they moved to Aitkin in 1987. He was a member of the 

Kraus-Hardig VFW Post in Spring Lake Park and First 

Lutheran Church in Aitkin. 

He is survived by his wife, Gail; daughters and son-inlaw: 

Cathy Jo (William) Reihe, Blaine; Vicky Carter, Elk 

River; son and daughter-in-law, Al (Sandy) Gaines, New 

Leipzig, ND; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; 

and sister, Ardy Tourville, Inver Grove Heights. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and two 

sisters. 




SIENNA MELZ 

Sienna Jean Melz, a girl, weighing 6 lbs., 8 ozs., was born Dec. 10, 2007, at St. Joseph’s 

Medical Center in Brainerd, to Scott and Erin Melz of Aitkin. Grandparents are: Pete and Pam 

Landgren, Atikin; and Don and Darla Melz, Grand Rapids. Great-grandmas are: Fern Ince, 

Aitkin; and Miriam Zaske, Deer Creek. 

McGregor Funeral Home 

McGregor, MN 

218-768-3136 

Jerry Thompson Gordon Root Jason Brezinsky 

Welcome To Our Area Churches 

* Indicates handicap accessible. NOTE: All times are Sunday morning (a.m.) unless indicated otherwise. 

ALLIANCE 

Garrison* — Pastor Michael H. Palkie; Adult & Children’s SS 9:30; Worship 

& Children’s Church 10:30; Wed. 7 p.m. Church/Home Bible Study. 

McGregor/Big Sandy — Rev. S. DeMars, 426-3408; E. of Sather’s Store; 

Worship 9:30; Children’s Church 10-10:30. 

ASSEMBLY OF GOD 

Aitkin — Rev. Dan Turner; SS 9; Worship 10; Wed. 7 p.m. 

Crosby — Rev. Michael Towers; Worship 10:30 

Crosslake — Crossroads Christian, Rev. Gary Espeth; 

Hill City — Rev. G. Valley; Worship 10 and 6:30 p.m.; Bible Study Thurs. 

7 p.m. 

Palisade — Pastor Ed Sornberger; SS 9; Worship 10; Bible Study, Wed. 7 p.m. 

at church, Wed. 7 p.m. kids games and bible activity, grades K-12. 

BAPTIST 

Aitkin — Westside, Pastor D. Smith; Worship 9; SS 11; (Sept.-May). 

Crosby — Bible Baptist, Pastor G. Fisher; SS 9:45; Service 10:45 and 6 p.m., 

Bible Study and Our Kids for Christ Wed. 7 p.m. 

Deerwood — Pastor W. Skog; SS 9:30; Worship 10:30 and 6 p.m.; Wed. 

Service, 7 p.m. 

Glory — Pastor R. F. Stauter, 927-3678; SS 9:15; Worship 10:30 am. 

Hill City — Pastor L. Lee; 697-2645; SS 9:45; Worship 11 am, 7 p.m.; Wed. 

7 p.m.; Bible Study, Fri., 7 p.m. 

Isle — Pastor Gary Lambert; 676-3171; SS 9:30; Service 10:30; Bible 

Study, Wed., 7 p.m. 

Opstead — Pastor P. Johnson; 676-8859; SS 9:30; Worship, 10:30; Bible 

Study Wed., 7 p.m.; www.opsteadbaptist.tzo.com. 

CATHOLIC 

Aitkin — St. James, Fr. Paul Fruth, Mass: Sat. 4:30 pm; Sun. 8:30 am; 

Confession Sat. 3:45 p.m. Call 218-927-6581. 

Cromwell/Wright — Immaculate Conception, Mass: Sun. 11 

Crosby — St. Joseph’s, Mass: Sat. 4 p.m.; Sun 10:30; Tue & Thu 8:30 

Crosslake — Immaculate Heart, Mass: Sat. 4 p.m.; Sun. 8 & 10:30 

Deerwood — St. Joseph’s, Fr. H. Eisel, Mass: Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 

am; Daily: Mon. & Fri. 8:30. 

Emily — St. Emily, Fr. Roman Spoors, Mass: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10 

am; 218-763-2101. 

Garrison — Our Lady of Fatima, Fr. Paul Fruth, Mass: Sat. 7 p.m.; Sun. 

11 am; Confession Sat. 8 p.m. 

Hillman — Holy Family, Sun. 9; 

Hill City — St. John’s, Fr. Jerry Weiss; Fr. Keith Bertram, asst. pastor 

Mass: Sun. 8:30 

McGrath — Our Lady of Fatima, Fr. J. Fleischhacker, O.S.C., Mass: Sun. 11. 

McGregor — Holy Family, Fr. J. Fleischhacker, O.S.C., Mass: Sat. 5:30 

pm; Sun. 9. 

Vineland — St. Therese, Mass Sun. 11; Holy Days 8:30. 

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE 

Aitkin — Worship and SS 10:00; Mtgs. 1st & 3rd Wed., 7:30 p.m. 

CHURCH OF JESUS CHIRST OF 

LATTER-DAY SAINTS 

Aitkin — Co. Rd. 12, Chapel Ph. 218-927-4454; Paul Peterson, Br. President, 

218-927-4435; Priesthood/Relief Society, 9; S.S. 10; Sac. Mtg. 10:50 

COMMUNITY 

Aitkin Community — Nondenominational; 927-2749; Worship 10; at 

219-1st Ave. NE. 

Emily, Community Cornerstone Christian — Pastor Earl Ready; Worship 

10, 41536 Birchwood Drive, Emily; 218-763-2939. 

Glen, mile east of Glen — Rev. R. Stauter; Worship 9, May- Oct. 

Grand Rapids — Solid Rock Church of God, Pastor Robert Kimberling; 

218-326-0711; Sun. BS 9:30, Worship 10:30; Wed. BS 6:30 p.m. 

Jacobson Community Church (the little white church in Jacobson). Sun. 

SS (All ages) 9:30, Worship 10:30; Family Time 2nd & 4th Sundays; Wed. 

BS 7 p.m. 

Kimberly — Nature Ave. Rev. Rick Perry; Worship 9; Adult Bible Study & 

Sunday School 10:30; 218-927-6256. 

McGregor — Amazing Grace Christian Church; Worship 

9:30 at McGregor VFW; Bible study Sat. 7 p.m. VFW basement; Contact: Pat 

Perrine 218-768-2234 

Merrifi eld — Community Church of the Nazarene, Pastor Larry Harshman; 

SS 9:45; Service 11 & 6 p.m.; Wed. Prayer Meeting, 

7 p.m.; 218-829-7536. 

Merrifi eld — Ossipee Community, Pastor Ewald Eisele; SS 9:15; Service 

10:30; Wed. Bible Study Prayer, Pastor Ralph Hegman 7:30 p.m. 

Nisswa — Christ Community Church, Pastor Dave Uhrich; SS 9; Fellowship 

10; Worship 10:15; Wed. Fellowship Dinner 5:30; Wed AWANA Youth & Adult 

Bible Study 6:30; Wed. Choir Practice 8:15 p.m. 

Palisade/Waukenabo Twp. — Hilltop Chapel, Pastor B. Hite; Service 10 

a.m.; Adult and Children’s Sunday School 9 a.m.; located between Esquagama 

& Round Lake. Handicap Accessible. 

Tamarack — Church of Christ, Pastor Brandt Johnson, 218-768-2965; 

Service 9:30; SS 10:45. Wed. worship, 6 p.m. 

McGregor — Victory Mission, Pastor J. Gould, 218-768-2160; Sun. 10; 

Wed. Bible Study, 7:30 p.m. 

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST 

Aitkin — Community of Christ, Elder S. Wasserzieher, 218-678-2506 for 

meeting place and time. 

CONGREGATIONAL 

Aitkin (UCC) — First, Rev. Richard Celley; Worship 10; Comm. 1st Sun.; Trustees 

Mtg., 2nd Sun.; Diaconate Mtg., 3rd Sun.; Adult Bible Study Sun. 9 am. 

EVANGELICAL FREE 

Crosslake — Pastor Fred Cressman; Call for Service Times at 218-692-4141, 

email thelogchurch@crosslake.net 

Isle — Pastor Charles Visser; Worship 9; SS 10:15; Wed. Youth Group 

6 pm; Adult Prayer 6:30 p.m. 

Malmo — Pastor Glenn Browning; SS 9:30; Fellowship 10:30; Worship 

10:50; Wed. Care Group 9:30 

Wright — Pastor Ken Mitchell, 218-426-5115; SS 9:30; Worship, 10:30; 

Wed., Bible Study, 7 p.m. 

EPISCOPAL 

Aitkin — St. John’s, Holy Comm. or Morning Prayer, Sun. 9 

INDEPENDENT PENTECOSTAL 

Ironton — Iron Range Christian Center; Pastor Dwight Semler; 218-546- 

6523; meeting at Irondale Town Hall*, Co. Rd. 12, (Deerwood Shortcut); 

Worship 10 & Wed. 7 p.m. 

LUTHERAN 

Aitkin — Bethel* (CLB), Rev. G. Salmonson; Worship, 9:30; Wed. Wed. 

Kids Club (starting 9/19) 3:30; Thurs. Bible Study & prayer 7; SS following 

morning worship. 

Aitkin —Bethlehem (ELCA), Rev. Cindy Gray; Worship 8:30 and 10; SS 10; 

Holy Comm. 1st Sun. each month. 

Aitkin — First* (ELCA), Rev. Lance E. Isaacson, Sr. Pastor; Rev. Sarah 

Cordray, Assoc. Pastor; Worship: Sun. 8 and 10:30; coffee fellowship 9; Adult 

Forum and Sunday School 9:15; Contemporary 3rd Sun., Communion 1st 

& 3rd Sun.; 10:30 service broadcast live on KKIN (930 AM) & on TV cable 

channel 8 at 9 am Wed. 

Aitkin — St. John’s (Missouri Synod), Pastor D. Becker; Worship Sun. 

9 a.m. 

Beaver Township — Finnish EA, Hwy. 27, Worship 1st & 3rd Sundays, 

10:30. 

Cedarbrook — St. John’s (ELCA), Rev. Sandy Berg-Holte; Worship 8:30; SS 

9:30; Saturday SS; Holy Comm. 1st & 3rd Sun. 

Crosby — Immanuel (ELCA) Pastor Paul Mattson; Sat. 5 p.m. worship; Sun. 

8:30 & 10:30 worship; fellowship & coffee 9:30. Call for FLT schedule. 

Crosby —Zion (LC-MS) Pastor Dean Stolz; Worship 8:30; SS 10; Bible Study 

Wed. 7pm; handicap accessible. 218-546-6910 

Crosslake —(ELCA), Pastor Mark Anderson; Worship Sun. 9:30; SS 10:15; 

Coffee Fellowship 10:30. 218-692-3682. 

Crosslake —Mission of the Cross (LCMS), Pastor Steve Anderson; SS/Bible 

Study 10:45; Worship 9:30; Fellowship follows; Holy Comm. 1st, 3rd & 5th 

Sundays; Confi rm./Youth Group Wed. 6 p.m.; 218-692-4228 

Deerwood — Salem (ELCA), Pastor D. Anderson; Fall Worship: 8:15 & 

10:30 a.m. 

Giese Immanuel — Rev. R. Langhorst & Rev. R. Lovaas; Worship 9; SS 10; 

Holy Communion 1st Sun. each month 8:45. 

Garrison — Light of the Cross (ELCA), Pastor Chris Hill; Worship 9:00 a.m.; 

Fellowship 10:0 a.m.; Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; 320-692-4773. 

Garrison — Shepherd of the Lake (Missouri Synod), Pastor Matthew Ruesch, 

Bible Study & SS Sun. 8:45; Worship 10; Fellowship 11. 

Hill City — Trinity, (Missouri Synod), Pastor Volkert; Worship 9; Bible 

Study 10:15. 

Hillman — Immanuel, (ELCA) Pastor Cathie Rhodes; Sun. Worship 9:30. 

Located on the corner of Hwy. 27 and Co. Rd. 47. (Handicap accessible) 

Iron Hub — Immanuel (LC-MS), Pastor Dean Stolz; Worship 10:30; 

218-534-3069. 

Isle — Faith (ELCA), Pastor John Lundberg; Worship 9:30; handicapped 

accessible. 

Isle — Trinity (Missouri Synod), Rev. Mark Maunula; Worship 8:30; Fellowship 

follows; SS 9:45; Adult Bible 10. 

Jacobson — Carmel, J. and L. Anderson-Bauer; Services, 11; SS, 9:30. 

Malmo — Bethesda (ELCA), Rev. Jim Raisanen; Sat. Informal Worship 

5 p.m.; Sun. Worship 8:30 & 10; Fellowship between services; Comm. 1st 

& 3rd Sun. 

McGrath — Grace; Wed. potluck 5 p.m., Bible study 6 p.m.; SS 10; Worship 

11. 

McGrath — Zion (ELCA), Pastor James Sodergren; Worship 9; SS 9. 

McGregor/Big Sandy Lake — Grace (ELCA), Pastor D. Heath; Sun. 

Worship 9 a.m. Fellowship hour follows. Sat. Worship Services will resume 

in the spring. 

McGregor — Our Savior’s (Missouri Synod), Pastor Henry Koopman; 

Worship 9; SS 10; Bible Study Tue. 9, Wed. 7 p.m. 

Opstead — Holden (ELCA), SS 9:30; Worship 10:30. 

Outing — Our Saviors; Worship 9. 

Palisade — Bethel (ELCA), Rev. W. J. Sass; Worship 9:30; SS: pre-school 

- 1st grade, 10; 2nd grade & up, 10:45 

Rossburg — Bethesda (ELCA), Rev. Sandy Berg-Holte; Worship 10:30; SS 

2nd Sat of Mo. 9 - 1 p.m.; Comm. 1st & 3rd Sunday each month. 

Tamarack (AFLC) — Pastor P. Franz; 1 st & 4 th Sun. 11; 3 rd Sun. 1 

Thor — Zion, Pastor G. Salmonson; Worship 11; 1st and 3rd Sun. April 

through December. 

Wright —Bethlehem, Worship; SS 9. 

Wright — St. John’s (Missouri Synod), Pastor Henry Koopman; Worship 

10:30; Bible Study Thu. 10. 

PENTECOSTAL INDIAN 

Tamarack — Warriors of the Rainbow Ministry, 218-768-3412, Pastors 

Ken and Robin Fairbanks, Praise and Worship, Sat., 11. 

PRESBYTERIAN 

Crosby/Ironton — Pastor Norma Spurgin 

1st St. SE, Hallet Ave.; Worship 10 a.m.; SS during worship. 

Crosslake — Pastor John Hill; Adult Education 9; Worship/SS 10, 14444 

Daggett Pine Rd., 218-692-4769 

McGrath — Calvary, Interim Pastor - Rev. Bill Chadwick; Worship 9:30; 

SS 10:30. 

McGregor/Round Lake — Rev. J. Yingling; Worship 9:30. 

Tamarack — First, Rev. J. Yingling; Worship 11. 

Round Lake — Rev. J. Yingling; Worship 9:30. 

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 

Aitkin — Pastor R. Brauer; Worship, Sat. 9:20; Sabbath School 10:20; 

Prayer Mtg. Tue. 7 p.m. 

UNITED METHODIST 

Aitkin — Rev. Judith A. Clark; Adult SS and classes for 3 yrs. to 9th grade, 

9; Worship & Nursery 10:30. 

Crosby/Deerwood — Cascade, Rev. Shirley Nelson; Worship 9:45; fellowship 

follows. 

Emily — Pastor Lois Hansen; Worship 8:45; fellowship follows.* 

Northern Lights Parish (United Methodist) — Pastor Russ Christensen 

Cromwell — Worship 11:00; SS 9. Pastor Russ Christensen 

Fleming — Worship 10:30; handicapped accessible. 

Hill City — Rev. Russ Christensen; Worship 10:30 a.m. 

McGregor — Pastor Russ Christensen .Worship 8:45; S.S. 10:15.* 

Palisade - Pastor Russ Christensen Worship 9. 

Cutler — Pine Lake Chapel, Rev. Judith A. Clark; Worship 9; SS 9. 

WESLEYAN 

Emily — Rev. Jeff Drake; Worship 9; Friendship Time 10; SS 10:30; Wed. 

Activities 6:30 p.m.; 218-763-HOPE.

BAPTIST 

Calvary Westside Church: 

Dec. 24th - Christmas Eve Vesper Service, “The Song of The Angels”, 

5 p.m. Traditional carols and scripture. 

CATHOLIC 

St. James Catholic Church: 

Dec. 24th - St. James Children’s Mass 4:30 p.m., Our Lady of Fatima 

Solemn Mass 7 p.m., St. James Solemn Mass 10 p.m. 

Dec. 25th - St. James, Our Lady of Fatima and Holy Family 9 a.m. 

Dec. 31st - St. James 4:30 p.m. 

Jan. 1st - St. James, Our Lady of Fatima and Holy Family 9 a.m. 

LUTHERAN 

Bethesda Lutheran Church of Malmo: 

Dec. 23rd - One service at 10 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship at 9:15 a.m. 

Dec. 24th - Christmas Eve - Candle Light Services at 3:30 p.m. 

& 5 p.m.; Youth and Family Service at 7 p.m. 

Dec. 25th - Christmas Day - Service of Holy Communion at 10 a.m.; 

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United Methodist Church, McGregor: 

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United Methodist Church, Hill City: 

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Onamia United Methodist Church: 

Dec. 24th -5:30 p.m. 

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Ross Lake and Fairfi eld areas. 

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Kathryn C. (Tibbetts) Kalberg 

Kathryn C. (Tibbetts) Kalberg, 88, of Aitkin, died Dec. 

12, 2007, at Aicota Health Care Center in Aitkin. 

Services were held Dec. 17, 2007, at St. James 

Catholic Church in Aitkin with Fr. Paul Fruth offi ciating. 

Burial was in the St. Thomas Cemetery in Aitkin. 

She was born April 3, 1919, in Minneapolis to Carl and 

Stella (Bushey) Graves. She moved with her family to 

the Aitkin area at a young age and she attended schools 

in Aitkin until her junior year at which time she moved to 

Detroit Lakes, where she graduated from high school. 

She married Vernon Tibbetts and they lived in Detroit 

Lakes a for a time before moving back to Aitkin. Vernon 

died in 1963. She then married Cy Kalberg and they 

continued to live in Aitkin. Cy died in the mid 1970s. 

ANTHONY WAGNER 

Anthony Leighton Wagner, a boy, weighing 6 

lbs., 10 ozs., was born Nov. 28, 2007, at Kanabec 

Hospital in Mora, to Clinton and Susan 

Wagner of Pine City. Anthony is welcomed home 

by siblings: Nick, Michael, Andrew and Katie. 

Grandparents are: Gary and MaryAnn Anderson, 

Hugo; and Paul and Jean Wagner, Pine City. 

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‘Tis the season’ for Christmas 

carols in public schools 

BY JOSH MONTEZ 

Every year, the ACLU and 

its ilk infl uence public school 

educators to trade in religious 

Christmas carols for generic 

holiday songs for kids to sing. 

But it’s not necessary. Public 

schools can teach religious 

Christmas carols, and they 

have the backing of the Supreme 

Court. 

Christmas hymns like Joy to 

the World and Hark the Herald 

Angels Sing, can be sung 

in public school classrooms 

across the country this Christmas 

season. Is this a new accommodation? 

Not at all, says 

Doug Napier with the Alliance 

Defense Fund. 

“It’s ridiculous that Americans 

have to think twice 

about whether it’s OK to celebrate 

Christmas in the public 

schools.” 

“I think we’ve reached this 

point where our schools are 

confused about what they can 

do to celebrate Christmas. It 

has come as a concerted effort 

by these radical leftists groups 

like the ACLU.” 

This freedom was reinforced 

by the Supreme Court more 

than two decades ago in a case 

called Lynch vs. Donnelly. 

“The Supreme Court said, 

‘The constitution affi rmatively 

mandates accommodation, 

not merely tolerance of all 

She worked for the Aitkin schools for about 10 years, 

was an active member of St. James Catholic Church 

for over 50 years, and was active in 4-H for the years 

her children participated in it. 

She is survived by her daughters: Mary Massey, 

Dallas, TX; Cyndi, Phoenix, AZ; sons: Michael, Bandera, 

TX; Richard, Scandia; Steven, Galveston, TX; sisters: 

Patricia, Detroit Lakes; Peggy, Fargo, ND; and brother, 

James, Garland, TX. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; sons: 

Ronnie and Matt; and three grandchildren. 




BLAYZE GOLDBERG 

Blayze Michael Goldberg, a boy, weighing 

7 lbs., 13 ozs., was born Nov. 28, 2007, at 

Kanabec Hospital in Mora, to Sara Hammel 

and Terrence Goldberg Jr., of Mora. Grandparents 

are: Sandy and Chip Hart, Mora; 

Joe and Theresa Hammel, Fridley; and Beth 

Drenchko, Pine City. 

religions, and forbids hostility 

toward any.’ When you take 

Christmas out of the public 

school, you’re showing hostility 

toward Christians.” 

Knowing this should be a 

relief to public school educators, 

according to Eric Buehrer 

with Gateways to Better 

Education. 

“Many teachers feel like they 

are sneaking this in or smuggling 

Bibles behind a closed 

country. When in fact the 

courts are saying ‘Hey, it’s fi ne. 

We’re not against this. You can 

go ahead and do it.’ So this is 

a tremendous weight off of a 

lot of educators’ minds.” 

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CLARA NISKANEN 

Clara Noelle Niskanen, a girl, weighing 6 lbs., 15.5 ozs., was born Dec. 3, 2007, at Kanabec 

Hospital in Mora, to Brian and Noelle Niskanen. Clara is welcomed home by sibling Margo. 

Grandparents are: Jim and Sharon Niskanen, Dassel; and Mel and Peggy Schaupp, Mora. 

MASON HARPER 

Mason David Harper, a boy, weighing 8 lbs., 8 ozs., was born Dec. 4, 2007, at Kanabec 

Hospital in Mora, to Travis and Jennifer Harper of Isle. Grandparents are: Larry and Gloria 

Templin, Isle; and Tom and Nancy Ivers, Minnetonka. 

ALEXANDER DECOURSEY 

Alexander Benjamin DeCoursey, a boy, weighing 8 lbs., 4 ozs., was born Dec. 4, 2007, at 

Kanabec Hospital in Mora, to Ben DeCoursey and Mindy Webeck of Wahkon. Alexander is 

welcomed home by siblings: Natalie and John. Grandparents are: Gerald and Darlene Hastings, 

Isle; Wayne and Judy Thompson, Aitkin; and Mike and Betty DeCoursey, Isle. 

MARISKA KUMPULA 

Mariska Evelyn Kumpula, a girl, weighing 9 lbs., .5 oz., was born Dec. 5, 2007, at Kanabec 

Hospital in Mora, Amber Kumpula of Mora. Grandparents are: Darlene Alice Kilpela, Tamarack; 

and John Kumpula Jr., Minneapolis. 

COLE JENSEN 

Cole Robert Jensen, a boy, weighing 7 lbs., 11 ozs., was born Dec. 6, 2007, at Kanabec 

Hospital in Mora, to Derek and Natalie Jensen of Mora. Grandparents are: Chris and Deanna 

Johnson, Mora; Richard and Joyce Jensen, Braham. Great-grandparents are: Jeanette 

Johnson, Mora; and Dwaine and Dianne Carlson, Sandstone. 

SAMANTHA GILBERT 

Samantha Rain Gilbert, a girl, weighing 5 lbs., 14.25 ozs., was born Dec. 6, 2007, at Kanabec 

Hospital in Mora, to Stephanie Gregor of Mora. Samantha is welcomed home by sibling 

Ella. Grandparents are: Sharyn Gregor, Mora; Anita Gilbert, Menagha; and Peter Gilbert, 

Minneapolis. 

BRIANNA KOCH 

Brianna Marie Koch, a girl, weighing 7 lbs., 2 ozs., was born Dec. 11, 2007, at Kanabec 

Hospital in Mora, to Nathan and Melissa Koch of Pine City. Brianna is welcomed home by 

sibling Weston. Grandparents are Steve and Joan Thieman, Marie and John Angstman, and 

Russ and Barb Koch. 

RIPLEY SMITH 

Ripley Jane Smith, a girl, weighing 9 lbs., 13 ozs., was born Dec. 9, 2007, at Riverwood 

Healthcare Center in Aitkin, to Deborah and Jonah Smith of Aitkin. Grandparents are: Madeline 

Duprey, Hermantown; Jerry and Jeanette Smith, Palisade. 

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Merideth Silgen, Deerwood, Luke Ringhand, Deerwood, 

Chris Hendricks, Crosby and Michael Hoge, Ironton, along 

with other 6th-8th graders from St. Francis of the Lakes 

Catholic School, recently helped load a truck with gifts for 

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Community 

EVENTS 

Ongoing Events: 

Aitkin Singles, meets monthly for various activities 

such as music, hiking, and dancing. 

For more info call 218-927-3153. 

Aitkin Women’s Tennis meets at the Aitkin 

courts every Tues. and Thurs. morning, 

8-10 a.m. All playing levels welcome. 

Blind Lake (Aitkin Area) ATV Club, meets 

the second Fri. of each month at Aitkin 

City Hall, 7:30 p.m. New members welcome. 

Blow-Hards, a lung disease support group, 

meets the fourth Thurs. of each month 

at Kanabec Hospital in Mora. Contact 

Carol in Respiratory Therapy, 320-225- 

3646. 

Cancer Support Group, meets monthly 

on the third Tuesday of each month at 

Riverwood Hospital conference room 

“B”, in Aitkin. This is sponsored by Riverwood 

Healthcare Center and Cuyuna 

Regional Medical Center. Call 218-927- 

2121 x2257 or 218-546-4302 for more 

information. 

Circles of Support meets every Tues., 6 

- 8 p.m. If you are living paycheck to 

paycheck and are ready for a change, 

Circles may be right for you. Circles of 

Support provides an informal, confi dential 

support system that consists of volunteers 

and community-based support 

networks of allies partnering with families. 

If you are a self-starter and self-motivated, 

call Brandi, 800-997-5723. 

Daughters of the American Revolution 

(DAR) -- Captain Robert Orr Chapter 

DAR meets the second Saturday of 

every month, May thru Oct., at Embers/ 

SawMill Inn in Brainerd. at 10 a.m. followed 

by lunch. New members and interested 

women are welcome. For more 

information call Shirley, 218-927-2757 

or Jeanne, 218-829-2737. 

Dial-A-Ride is offering service in Aitkin. Call 

for pick up: 218-326-3503 or 1-800-642- 

6143. 

Emergency Food Shelf at St. James Catholic 

Church, Aitkin. Hours are: Thurs. afternoons 

only from 12:00 noon to 3:00 

p.m. Access the Food Shelf from the 

south side of the building. Go to the 4th 

door and look for signs. 

Garrison City Council meetings are the fi rst 

Thurs. of each month at the City building. 

Hope for the Future Support Group for 

those dealing with emotional issues, 1st 

and 3rd Thurs., 1 p.m., Access North, 

105 4th St. NW, Aitkin, 927-3748. 

Ironton TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) 

meets Mon. evenings, 7 p.m. at 212 Viola 

Ave., Ironton. All interested is invited. 

Call Paula Robinson, 218-545-2180 for 

more info. 

Jacobson Busy Bees meets every Thurs., 

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jacobson Community 

Bldg. Potluck at noon. Beverage 

provided. Cribbage, cards, Phase 10 

and socializing are enjoyed. All are welcome. 

For more info., call 752-6652. 

Legal Aid meets in Aitkin every other month 

on the third Wed., at Security State 

Bank, 2nd fl oor, 402 Minnesota Ave. N 

in Aitkin, 10 a.m. to noon. Contact the 

Senior Offi ce, 218-927-3811 for appointment. 

2007 dates: Nov. 21. 

LinkAge Line , 4th Thurs. of the month, 

9:30 to 11:30 at Aitkin Co. Senior Offi ce 

(Security State Bank bldg., 2nd fl oor). 

Counselors will assist with Medicare-related 

issues. For an appt., call 800-333- 

2433. 

McGrath Area Civic Organization, fi rst 

Wed., following the fi rst Thurs. of the 

month, 9 a.m. at 1865 Cafe. 

McGrath City Council, fi rst Thurs. of the 

month, 6 p.m. at Fire Station Hall. 

McGregor TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) 

meets Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. at Lake 

Minnewawa Sportsman’s Club, Goshawk 

St. (Co. Rd. 6). 218-768-2340 for 

more info. 

McGregor VFW Post dances, 1st and 3rd 

Mondays of each month, 1-4 p.m. 

MS Support Group, 3rd Mon., 1 p.m., Access 

North, 105 4th St. NW, Aitkin, 927- 

3748. 

Ripple River Quilters meet the 2nd Tuesday 

of the month, 1 p.m., for location call 

218-927-5760. 

Rainbows Grief Support Group meets every 

2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 

9:30 a.m. at Grace Lutheran (Log) 

Church. For more information call Mary 

Ann at 218-426-3491 or Diane Mon.-Fri., 

9:00 a.m. to noon at 218-426-3343. 

Stroke Support Group, meets the fourth 

Monday of each month at First Lutheran 

Church in Aitkin, 2-3 p.m. Family caregivers 

as well as stroke patients are 

welcome. 

Kids Game and Bible Activity night at Palisade 

Assembly of God. 7-8 p.m., K-12. 

Sertoma Presents Winter Wonderland at 

the Northland Arboretum, From Thanksgiving 

through Dec. 30, visitors can drive 

through the Arboretum to view the litht 

displays. Open Wed. - Sun., 6-9 p.m. 

Cost - $8 per vehicle with proceeds going 

to area charities. 

1st Annual Festival of Lights, This Old Farm 

Pioneer Village, 7 miles E. of Brainerd 

on Hwy 18. Every Fri.-Sun. 5-8 p.m., 

$5.00 per vehicle. Call 218-764-2524 for 

more information. 

December: 

21st - Free Open Skating, Brainerd Civic 

Center, 12-1:30 p.m. Call 218-454-6924 

for more information. 

23rd - TPT MN channel 17 will be airing the 

ANGELS - A Friendship Connection, 6 

p.m. 

27th - 28th - Tamarack Sno-Flyers Annual 

Safety Training will be held a their clubhouse 

in Tamarack from 8 a.m. - 4:30 

p.m. Must be at least 11 years old. Call 

Tina Johnson at 218-644-3903 to register. 

28th - Teen Dance, sponsored by Cuyuna 

Range Activities For Teens (CRAFT), 

7-10 p.m. at the Deerwood Auditorium. 

Admission is a suggested donation of 

$4. 

29th - Fireworks presented by the Outing 

Chamber of Commerce, 6 p.m. at 

Luscher’s Park in Outing. 

29th - 30th - WPSA Regional Snocross 

Race, at Brainerd Internation Raceway, 

Call 218-824-7220 for more information. 

31st - McGregor VFW Post New Year’s Eve 

Dance, 8 p.m. - Midnight, Music by Jerry 

Bierschback. 

31st - Free Open Skating, Brainerd Civic 

Center, 12-1:30 p.m. Call 218-454-6924 


January: 

6th - West Range Country Show, 6:30 p.m., 

Greenway High School Auditorium, 

Coleraine. Handicap accessible - Door 

prizes. 

7th - McGregor VFW Post dance, 1-4 p.m., 

Music by Country Pride. 

9th - Dance at Waukenabo Community 

Center, 1-4 p.m., music by Roman and 

Don. 

10th - Cuyuna Range Youth Center spaghetti 

dinner, 6-8 p.m. at the Deerwood 

Auditorium. 

11th - Tamarack Sno-Flyers snowmobile 

club monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the 

clubhouse in Tamarack. 

11th - 12th - Ice Fest - Breezy Point Resort, 

call 218-562-4441 for more information. 

12th - IIRA Ice Car Racing, Brainerd International 

Raceway, Call 1-866-444-4455 


18th - 20th - Antique Snowmobile Rendezvous, 

Trailside Park, Pequot Lakes, 1 

p.m. Call 218-543-4146 for more info. 

21st - McGregor VFW Post dance, 1-4 p.m., 

Music by Gary Martin. 

22nd - Red Cross Bloodmobile, noon-6 

p.m. at Emily City Hall. Walk-Ins are 

welcome, but if you would like to make 

an appointment call Nancy Moritz at 

218-763-3097. 

26th - Roosevelt Lake fi shing tournament 

at the Luscher’s Park pavilion in Outing, 

sponsored by the Outing Chamber of 

Commerce. 

26th - Brainerd Jaycees $150,000 Ice Fishing 

Extravaganza, Hole in the Day Bay 

- gull Lake, 12-3 p.m. Call 218-824-9461 


30th - Dance at Waukenabo Community 

Center, 1-4 p.m., music by Loren 

Lindevig.

The sanctuary at historic Bethlehem Lutheran Church in 

rural Aitkin artfully displayed dozens of nativity sets at their 

Nativity Tea. 

A nativity out of dog fi gurines. 

A nativity set from the collection of Galen Doub - the dolls 

have human hair and hand-woven costumes in this nativity 

set purchased in Grand Rapids. 

The Red Hat Ladies at Bethlehem’s Nativity Tea. 

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On Dec. 15, a nativity 

tea was held in Bethlehem 

- that is, the historic 

110 year-old Bethlehem 

Lutheran Church 

in Aitkin County, not the 

Middle East’s town in 

Israel. Amidst a kaleidoscope 

of various Christmas 

cookies, homemade 

breads and teas served 

on holiday glass plates, 

the eye could also behold 

the colorful Christmas 

quilts in the fellowship 

area sewn by the 

women of Bethlehem 

Lutheran Church. 

Nativity sets were everywhere. 

Not only did 

they deck the fellowship 

halls, but window 

ledges and as table centerpieces. 

In the sanctuary, 

nativities were 

artfully arranged across 

This set came from the Ben 

Franklin in Aitkin. 

Linda Lueck holds a Christmas 

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the pews, nearly all from 

the private collections of 

two women of Bethlehem 

Lutheran, Bev Midthun 

and Linda Lueck. 

They had plenty of help 

arranging the displays 

from Aitkin High School 

art teacher Galen Doub, 

who lent not only his 

decorative talents, but at 

least one of his nativity 

sets as well. 

Bev Midthun and Linda 

Lueck began collecting 

nativities many 

years ago. Midthun has 

some over 40 years old 

from her travels abroad 

with her husband Marv. 

“I’d see a Nativity set 

that I liked, and I’d buy 

it,” said Midthun, who 

hadn’t intended to start 

a collection at fi rst. Then 

it just kept building. 

Linda Lueck and husband 

Dale also spent 

time overseas during his 

military service years. 

“For me, I couldn’t 

decide at first which 

Nativity set I wanted,” 

said Linda Lueck, “so 

for many years, I didn’t 


Tea and fi nger sandwiches, assorted Christmas cookies 

and other goodies were served on glass platters to visitors 

attending Bethlehem Lutheran’s Nativity Tea. 

have any.” Lueck said 

she kept getting more 

and more frustrated because 

she didn’t have a 

single nativity set. “Then 

I fi nally found one that 

I liked and bought it, 

but the next time I went 

shopping, I found another, 

and before long, 

it just grew.” 

Lueck added that 

some of her collection 

is more traditional, others 

are quite unique. 

Then Lueck’s friends and 

family added to the collections 

over the years. 

“My sister fi nds them at 

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Area lakes not safe, even with sub-zero temperatures 

Weather conditions this 

year have made ice very 

unsafe on many area lakes. 

Large amounts of snow over 

a thin layer of ice, especially 

on large lakes, means that 

even with prolonged subzero 

temperatures ice is 

not safe for snowmobiles 

and ATVs, according to the 

Minnesota Department of 

Natural Resources. 

A check on Pokegama 

Lake (Itasca County) this 

past weekend showed 4 

inches of snow, 2 inches of 

crusty ice, 3 inches of water 

and less than 2 inches of 

ice. Sam Johnson with DNR 

Trails and Waterways said 

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that when you look across 

the lake, it looks safe, but 

the combination of crusty 

ice, water and snow will not 

support vehicles. 

“I saw a snowmobile cross 

Pokegama at high speeds, 

but if the machine would 

have stalled, I do not think 

the ice would have supported 

it,” said Johnson. 

“Unfortunately, now there 

are tracks and others may 

believe the ice is safe.” 

“We have received calls 

from local lakeshore owners 

who are very concerned 

about the ice conditions,” 

said Lt. Dave Olsen, DNR 

Enforcement. “They have 

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reported steam and water 

coming through the ice.” 

“Other areas are reporting 

unsafe ice, as well,” said Les 

Ollila, DNR NE Region Trails 

and Waterways Manager. 

“The problems are widespread. 

Each lake is different. 

There are some smaller 

lakes that froze before the 

snowfall that may have 

suffi cient ice, but the snow 

has made for poor ice conditions 

on most lakes. And, 

the swamps are not frozen 

either,” Ollila said. 

The DNR warns winter 

outdoor enthusiasts to stay 

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of four inches of new clear 

ice for foot travel on frozen 

water bodies. For ATVs and 

snowmobiles the DNR recommends 

fi ve inches of new 

clear ice, and eight to 10 

inches of new clear ice for 

cars and small trucks. Because 

the snow has reduced 

the quality of the ice this 

year, the DNR recommends 

added caution. 

Ice safety information is 

available by visiting the 

DNR Website at HYPER- 

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2009 Wild Turkey Stamp contest open 

mailed or hand delivered, 

must be received by 4 p.m. 

on Jan. 4, 2008 to: 2009 Wild 

Turkey Stamp Contest, DNR 

Division of Fish and Wildlife, 

500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, 

MN, 55155-4020. 

The design should be securely 

wrapped and enclosed 

in an envelope or 

other container. The words 

“Wild Turkey Stamp” should 

be clearly marked on the 

outside of the container. 

Late entries will not be accepted. 

The eastern wild turkey 

(Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) 

must be the primary 

focus of the design. Other 

wildlife species may be included 

in the design if they 

are used to depict a common 

interaction between species 

or are common inhabitants 

of Minnesota’s wild turkey 

range. 

Revenue from stamp sales 

is dedicated to development, 

restoration, maintenance 

and preservation of Minnesota’s 

wild turkey habitat. 

The contest is open to Minnesota 

residents only and 

offers no prizes. 

Winning artists usually issue 

limited edition prints of 

the artwork and retain the 

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He also did not possess a 

state or federal duck stamp, 

and wasn’t registered with 

the U.S. Fish and Wildlife 

Service’s Harvest Information 

Program that is designed 

to provide wildlife 

experts with better data for 

the management of migratory 

bird populations. 

Every fall, offi cials with 

the Minnesota Department 

of Natural Resources warn 

waterfowl hunters to avoid 

mistakenly shooting the 

federally protected swans. 

Notices are printed in Minnesota’s 

waterfowl hunting 

regulations and warning 

signs are posted on some 

lakes frequented by swans. 

Despite those admoni- 

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proceeds. 

A contest entry form and 

reproduction rights agreement, 

which grants the DNR 

the right to use the design 

for the stamp image and other 

promotional, educational 

and informational purposes 

related to wild turkeys, must 

be signed and submitted 

with the design. 

Artists are prohibited from 

using any photographic 

product as part of their fi nished 

entries. Any entry that 

contains photographic products 

will be disqualifi ed. 

Contest judges will include 

individuals with expertise 

tions, a handful of swans 

still are shot each year. 

“There’s really no excuse 

for shooting one because 

Minnesota hunters won’t 

encounter any other waterfowl 

as large as a trumpeter 

swan, one of the largest 

waterfowl in the world,” 

said Walter. 

Walter said that trumpeter 

swans weigh 28 to 30 

pounds or more, are 59 to 

72 inches long with wingspans 

up to eight feet and 

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DNR headquarters on 500 

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For contest criteria and 

information contact the 

DNR Information Center, 

500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, 

MN 55155-4040. Information 

also is available by calling 

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on turkey. 

Snow geese, in comparison, 

are smaller than the 

familiar Canada geese that 

populate the state. They 

average 25 to 31 inches 

long and weigh only 6 or 

7 pounds. 

“It’s like comparing a Volkswagen 

to a Cadillac,” Walter 

said. 

Also, trumpeter swans are 

all white, while snow geese 

have distinct jet black tips 

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Aitkin County Board highlights for December 11 


After a discussion with 

Aitkin County Land Commissioner 

Mark Jacobs, the Commissioners 

approved a job 

description, pay equity points 

and hiring of a recreational 

forester. Jacobs explained 

that even with the current 

timber situation in the state, 

Aitkin County sold more 

timber this year than last year. 

“I think in the long run, this 

position will more than pay 

for itself,” said Jacobs. 

Jacobs said that a recreation 

forester will bring consistency 

with about 80 percent 

of the position already budgeted 

for after a position was 

transferred from their department 

to the auditor’s offi ce. 

“It’s not a new revenue draft,” 

explained Jacobs, adding that 

the forestry position will be 

paid for by forfeited tax sales, 

not levy dollars. 

The Commissioners also approved 

right of way plats #13 

for CSAH 32 and #6 for CSAH 

#10 presented by County 

Engineer John Welle. They 

approved Welle’s purchase of 

a Caterpillar 312CL excavator 

from the state bid for a total 

cost of $81,143 before tax 

and delivery, which is already 

budgeted for in 2007. 

Aitkin County Soil and 

Water Conservation District 

Manager Steve Hughes presented 

information on a conservation 

easement proposed 

on property in Turner Township 

owned by Murray and 

Carol Mills (Bass Lake). The 

Mills said an easement would 

keep their sensitive lake 

from being subdivided in the 

future. An easement would 

protect wildlife habitat, water 

quality and the lake’s natural 

beauty. An easement will not 

reduce property value or take 

it out of private ownership. 

It won’t take it off the tax 

roles or limit hunting, fi shing, 

trapping, and forest management. 

Funding is available 

from the Board of Water and 

Soil Resources and Big Sandy 

Watershed. 

Other business: 

• The Board renewed a 

contract for 2008 septic system 

inspections with Joe 

Fuhrer. 

• Sheriff Scott Turner was 

given approval by the Commissioners 

to accept low bid 

The gentle laughing owl 

BY WARREN NELSON 

Nearly every winter I get 

a call or two from someone 

who has an owl sitting on 

top of one of their bird feeders. 

They usually want to 

know if the owl is a threat to 

the birds coming in. The dialogue 

goes something like 

this: “No. This time of year, 

owls will come into yards at 

night and hunt around your 

bird feeders because seed 

will fall on the ground and 

that will attract mice and the 

owls are just hunting the 

mice. They are doing you a 

big favor. And sometimes 

they will just hang around 

into daylight. What is the 

owl doing right now?” “Well, 

it seems to be just sleeping. 

But occasionally it will look 

down.” “It’s probably listening 

for mice under the snow. 

What are your other birds 

doing right now?” “They 

seem to be getting seed out 

of the feeder right below it.” 

Needless to say, it’s not bothering 

the other birds. After 

a few more questions about 

the size and color of the owl, 

it is usually determined that 

it is a Barred Owl. That is 

the most common owl to be 

found near feeders in our 

area in the winter, however, 

smaller owls can also show 

up – like the Saw-whet Owl 

or Screech Owl. 

One of the most common 

of the owls in our area, the 

Barred Owl is an owl of 

the deep woods. There are 

ten species of owls found 

in Minnesota on a regular 

basis, with two others seen 

on occasions. The Barred 

Owl is the only owl found 

in Minnesota that has dark 

eyes (actually dark brown). 

All other species have yellow 

eyes. This is the quickest way 

to determine it as a Barred 

Owl. It is grayish brown 

in color and at eighteen to 

twenty-four inches long it is 

considered a medium sized 

owl. It has a puffy rounded 

head with no ear tufts. They 

get the name “Barred Owl” 

from the markings on the 

breast and belly – cross 

barring on the breast and 

lengthwise barring on its 

belly. Its back appears kind 

of spotted in white. 

They are sometimes referred 

to as a nine-hooter. 

Their normal call is a hoohoo-hoo-hoo,hoo-hoo-hoohoo-ah. 

Bird books describe 

the call as “Who cook’s for 

you? Who cook’s for you all?” 

It is a beautiful and eerie call 

usually made after dark, but 

it may occasionally call during 

the day too. During the 

spring courtship period, it 

is known to make all kinds 

of strange calls. That is 

why the early settlers often 

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Repeater project. 

• The Board had a discussion/debriefi 

ng on the AMC 

(Association of Minnesota 

Counties) conference they 

attended in the Twin Cities. 

• The Commissioners went 

to Long Lake Conservation 

Center for lunch and an open 

house/ribbon cutting event 

for the newly remodeled 

Marcum House. 

Committee Updates: 

• Regional Radio Interoperable 

Advisory Committee 

- Scott Turner will be a delegate 

from Aitkin County. 

• Aitkin County Historical 

Soc. – They are moving 

forward with land purchase 

of their present site and making 

a grant application to 

MN State Historical Society 

to qualify for a possible 50 

percent matching grant. The 

application has to be in by 

Jan 11. 

• RC&D Council – the committee 

met in Carlton County 

and toured a company’s 

high tech root cellar that is 

referred to it as the “laughing 

owl”. 

Here in Minnesota, Barred 

Owls nest in the eastern twothirds 

of the state, primarily 

because this is where the 

heavier woods are located. 

Nesting is mostly in hollow 

trees beginning in early 

May. There are usually two 

or three white eggs (cavity 

nesting birds nearly always 

have plain white eggs since 

they don’t need to be a 

camouflage color). They 

hatch out in about a month 

and fl edge in about another 

month and a half with the 

parents watching over them 

for a couple of months. Besides 

mice, they also feed on 

chipmunks, squirrels, small 

rabbits, frogs, snakes, insects 

and rarely a bird (most birds 

are just too fast to be dependable 

food sources). 

With the heavier snow falls 

this winter, it is possible that 

more people will be lucky 

enough to have owls show 

up around their feeders. 

They are the perfect mouse 

trap. Sit back and enjoy one 

of the wonders of nature. 

On Dec. 11th, Long Lake Conservation Center held their open house and ribbon cutting 

ceremony for their newly remodeled Marcum House. Pictured L-R front row: Commissioners 

Paul Bailey and Mark Wedel; LLCC Exec. Dir. Todd Roggenkamp; Board Chair Brian 

Napstad. 2nd row: Aitkin Co. Land Commissioner Mark Jacobs; Rep. Loren Solberg; 

Comm. Gaylen Tveit. 3rd row: Ross Wagner, Economic and Forest Industry Coordinator; 

Sheriff Scott Turner; Asst. Planning & Zoning Administrator Pete Ganzen. Back 2 rows 

L-R: Chuck Wayt (CAM); Larry Ladd (LLCF Volunteer); Warren Lofgren (Mille Lacs Energy); 

Hugh Janzen (LLCF Board); Paul Johnson; Cindi Hills, Aitkin Co. Human Services 

Director; County Administrator Pat Wussow; Carroll Janzen (Park Commission). 

controlled by electronic temperature/climate 

conditions 

where the company stores 

vegetables they grow and 

market to the Cloquet/Duluth 

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• ECRL Board – A 2 percent 

raise for employees was approved, 

which was already 

budgeted for 2008. They 

continue working with the 

previous computer software 

company regarding compensation 

over time loss, etc. and 

why their previous software 

didn’t safeguard better. 

• Mental Health - They 

may have three individuals 

with mental health concerns 

write their personal experiences 

regarding job diffi culties 

for a future report to the 

governor. 

• McGregor Airport Commission 

– They reviewed 

MN DOT’s required 5 year 

capital investment plan; they 

are looking at some potential 

building projects such as new 

fencing required after 9-11 

and discussed possible local 

fi nancing available as well as 

grant possibilities. 

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Lightning strikes again 

BY STEVE COOK 

The Northern Lakes Lightning 

hosted the Mora/Hinckley 

Finlayson Mustangs at 

the Hallett Community Center 

in Crosby on Dec. 14. 

Varsity 

The Mustangs came galloping 

in with their 4 win 

0 loss record. The Mustangs 

took charge of the 

game early and kept up a 

relentless pace, keeping 

the uninspired Lightning at 

bay. Trey Flesch in goal for 

the Lightning was up to the 

task, attempting to recharge 

his teammates, stopped the 

barrage of Mustang shots. 

After one period the score 

still remained knotted at 

0, but the Mustangs had 

outshot the Lightning 14 

to 5. The Lightning looked 

like a completely different 

team in the second period. 

2:50 into the period, Eddie 

DeCent from Ben Kepner, 

scored the games fi rst goal, 

and gave the Lightning the 

lead. 6:07 into the period, 

Dylan Graves tied the game 

up, with Ryan Signore assisting. 

With the period winding 

down, Eddie DeCent passed 

the puck to the point, where 

Kepner hit a huge slap shot, 

which Brandon Sterling 

tipped in off the end of his 

stick, to put the Lightning 

back on top, 2 to 1. 8:18 into 

the fi nal period, Willie Hollinbeck 

scored to give the 

Lightning a 2 goal margin, 

with his brother, Charlie 

Hollinbeck assisting. The 

Lightning would go on to 

win their 4th straight game, 

and improve their season 

record to 5 wins and 1 loss. 

Both teams ended up having 

30 shots on goal. 

Junior Varsity 

The Mustangs scored the 

only goal of the fi rst period, 

with 2 seconds left, to lead 

Brandon Sterling #7 

Max Engen #12 

at the buzzer 1 to 0. 9:19 

into the second period the 

Lightning’s Jordan Severance 

scored to tie the game 

up. Assisting on Severance’s 

goal was Denver Monn, and 

Jace Goodmanson. With 

only 34 seconds left in the 

period, the Mustangs scored 

their second goal of the 

game. The Mustangs would 

hold onto their slim margin 

until 36 seconds left in the 

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game, they scored on a open 

net goal, to seal the victory 

3 to 1. Travis Betley had 28 

saves for the Lightning. 

The Northern Lakes Lightning 

is a high school hockey 

team made up of kids from 

Aitkin, Crosby-Ironton, Pequot 

Lakes and Pine River 

High Schools. 

The Lightning will be away 

next week at Prairie Center, 

Mora and Moose Lake. 

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2008 Aitkin All Starz "A" Squad - Varsity 

Back (L to R): Head Coach Lisa Roth, Coach Marion Cordie, Jenna Kuiken, Mandy 

Hesse, Staci Orpin, Kaila Schaaf, Alyssa Ballinger, Jade Weimer and Abi Nadeau. Middle 

(L to R): Brittny Brown, Chelsi Orpin, Anne Braton, Caitlin Jarvela, Heidi Klingelhofer, 

Kaija Fossum, Chesna Matteson, Casey Edwards and Kari Handt. Front (L to R): Megan 

Monse, Cortney Spolarich, Alyssa Haugly, Meg Weimer, Marissa Borseth, Jessica 

Gandy, Arika Fairchild, Lizzie Janzen, Jel Montan and Katie Bisch. Not Pictured: Lexi 

Richardson and Megan Duffney 

2008 Aitkin 

All Starz 

"B" Squad 

Junior 

Varsity 

Back (L to R): Head Coach 

Anna Gorecky, Kassie 

Kokesh, Tori Sundholm, 

Olivia Landrus, Ashlee Kommer, 

Mikaela Kliewer, Jazmin Walker and Coach Kristi Patnode. Middle (L to R): Chelsea 

Ryappy, Amara Blake, Amanda Kurtz, Alissa Tuenge and Jozee Fossum. Front (L to R): 

Brianna Fuller, Kennedy Swanson, Miranda Trotter, Makenzie Kampen, Bobbie Seibert, 

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Back (L to R): Coach Amber 

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Krysta Haugly, Morgan 

Schoonover, Aspen Westerlund, 

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CHRONICLE OF THE OLD WEST 

with Dakota Livesay

Adopt a pet My name is Twilight! I’m a 

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FREE CHRISTMAS DINNER 

at First Lutheran Church, 107 Second St. SE, Aitkin 

Dec. 25th, 12 noon - 2 p.m. 

Home delivery is available by calling 927-2028 

before noon on 12/21 or on 12/25 after 8 a.m. 

If you can help serve or deliver meals, please call Dave or 

Valerie at 218-927-3866. 

Provided by First Lutheran, United Methodist and 

St. James Catholic churches of Aitkin. 

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I enjoy cuddling and playing. Will you take me home for 

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present? My adoption includes up-to-date vaccinations, 

rabies, deworming, and neutering. Please come visit me 

at Star of the North Humane Society in Coleraine during 

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view all of my roommates visit www.starnorth.org. 

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LOUIE’S BUCKET OF BONES,Ironton (Only 5 per week) ....$5.00 for $ 3.00 = $_____ 

NORD LAKE REFLECTIONS, Aitkin .............................$10.00 for $ 7.00 = $_____ 

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RAFFERTY’S, Brainerd ......................................................$10.00 for $ 7.00 = $_____ 

RICE RIVER HUNTING PRESERVE, Aitkin .......$165.00 for $ 155.00 = $_____ 

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How geothermal energy works 

Heat from the earth can be 

used as an energy source in 

many ways, from large and 

complex power stations to 

small and relatively simple 

pumping systems. This heat 

energy, known as geothermal 

energy, can be found 

almost anywhere—as far 

away as remote deep wells 

in Indonesia and as close 

as the dirt in our backyards. 

Tapping geothermal energy 

is an affordable and sustainable 

solution to reducing our 

dependence on fossil fuels, 

and the global warming and 

public health risks that result 

from their use. 

In the Western United 

States and in other places 

around the world, geothermal 

energy produces electricity 

in large power plants. 

Today, geothermal energy 

provides about fi ve percent 

of California’s electricity, and 

25 percent of El Salvador’s. 

In Idaho and Iceland, geothermal 

heat is used to warm 

buildings and for other applications. 

In thousands of 

homes and buildings across 

the United States, geother- 

Fuels used to generate electricity are 

getting more expensive. 

That’s driving prices up. 

Your electric cooperative is working hard 

to make a difference. 

And you can do your part, too. 

mal heat pumps use the 

steady temperatures just 

underground to heat and 

cool buildings, cleanly and 

inexpensively. 

Under the earth’s crust, 

there is a layer of hot and 

molten rock called magma. 

Heat is continually produced 

there, mostly from the decay 

of naturally radioactive materials 

such as uranium and 

potassium. The amount of 

heat within 33,000 feet of 

the earth’s surface contains 

50,000 times more energy 

than all the oil and natural 

gas resources in the world. 

This map shows geothermal 

potential in the United 

States. 

The areas with the highest 

underground temperatures 

are in regions with active 

or geologically young volcanoes. 

These “hot spots” 

occur at plate boundaries or 

at places where the crust is 

thin enough to let the heat 

through. The Pacific Rim, 

often called the Ring of Fire 

for its many volcanoes, has 

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and Oregon. Nevada has 

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These regions are also seismically 

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and magma movement break 

up the rock covering, allowing 

water to circulate. 

As the water rises to the 

surface, natural hot springs 

and geysers occur, such as 

Old Faithful at Yellowstone 

National Park. The water in 

these systems can be more 

than 200°C (430°F). 

The most common current 

way of capturing the energy 

from geothermal sources is 

to tap into naturally occurring 

“hydrothermal convection” 

systems where cooler 

water seeps into the earth’s 

crust, is heated up, and then 

rises to the surface. When 

heated water is forced to 

the surface, it is a relatively 

simple matter to capture that 

steam and use it to drive 

electric generators. Geothermal 

power plants drill their 

own holes into the rock to 

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steam. 

Geothermal springs can 

also be used directly for 

heating purposes. Hot spring 

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de-ice roads, for improving 

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conditions that make water 

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found only in less than 10 

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The rocks are fi rst broken up 

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water heats up, it is brought 

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A much more conventional 

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Also called ground-source 

heat pumps, they take advantage 

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Over the next decade, 

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DWI Court for Crow Wing County | Continued from Page 2 

After a brief discussion, the 

Board reaffirmed all Crow 

Wing County Department Fee 

Schedules and Policies and 

adopted additions and changes 

recommended. There is a 

copy of 2008 Fee Schedule 

on file in the Office of the 

County Auditor. 

The Land Commissioner 

appeared on the several 

issues, the first a request 

to purchase Tax Forfeited 

land and award appraisal 

services to Bill Ludenia for 

$400. The tax-forfeited tract 

will be conveyed by the City 

of Brainerd to Brainerd TJ’s 

Inc., the developer building 

a new Taco John’s. A motion 


carried in this regard. Next, a 

presentation by SEH on the 

Milford Mine Memorial Park 

took place before the Board. 

The memorial is in dedication 

to the forty-one miners who 

lost their lives in 1924 in a 

mining disaster. The costs for 

the project are as follows: 

Phase I, $313,000, Phase II, 

Booking Report: 12/03/07 

- 12/09/07 Three for failure to 

appear, one for vehicle theft, 

two for possession of Methamphetamine, 

one for traffic, one 

for vehicle theft, burglary and 

DUI, one for probation violation, 

two for DWI, one for theft 

and DUI, one for burglary, one 

for terroristic threats and one 

St. Louis Co. boarder. 

Dec. 6: Kids were reported 

sliding in parking lot on Minnesota 

Ave., Aitkin... property 

damage to vehicle was reported 

in McGregor... two vehicle 

accident in parking lot was reported 

on 2nd St. NE, Aitkin... 

welfare check was requested 

on 190th Pl., McGregor... accident 

was reported on Hill City 

School, Hill City... report of hay 

bales fell off truck on Deer St., 

Aitkin... suspicion complaint 

was made in Aitkin... Hill City 

Fire Department responded to 

a possible carbon monoxide 

problem on Linden Ave. NE, 

Hill City. 

Dec. 7: Driving after suspension 

was reported on Hwy. 

210, Aitkin... possible breaking 

and entering was reported 

on Hwy. 18, Isle... theft from 

school locker room was reported 

on 2nd St. NW, Aitkin... 

gas drive off was reported on 

$183,000, Phase III, $70,000, 

and Phase IV, $90,000. The 

Land Commissioner requested 

the Board accept the Final 

Concept Plan in this regard. 

After the proper motions 

and seconds, the Board accepted 

the plan. Further, the 

Land Commissioner asked 

the Board to authorize the 

Commissioner of Revenue to 

grant a Conservation Easement 

on Tax Forfeited Land 

(Government Lot I-Section 

26-R138-R27) to the Commissioner 

of Natural Resources. 

The Board authorized the 

granting of the easement as 

presented. The Land Commissioner 

requested action assigning 

a roadway easement 

granted to Daniel and Marie 

Steward crossing through tax 

forfeited land in Section 13- 

T138-R-28 to David L. Baston 

Trust. A motion was made, 

seconded and carried in this 

regard. The Board reviewed 

the preliminary 2008 Tax 

Forfeited Land Sale List/ Classified 

as Non-Conservation. 

Paulbeck’s County Market in 

Aitkin... fight was reported 

on 2nd St. NE, Aitkin... natural 

gas smell was reported on 

Hwy. 210, Aitkin... breaking 

and entering in progress was 

reported in McGregor. 

Dec. 8: House fire was reported 

on 150th St., McGrath... 

strong odor of gas in residence 

was reported on 4th St. SE, 

Aitkin... stray dog was reported 

on Grandview Dr., Aitkin... 

McGregor Fire Department responded 

to a structure fire on 

480th, Tamarack... suspicion 

was reported on 520th Ln., 

McGregor... Aitkin Fire Department 

responded to a fire alarm 

at Aitkin Historical Society on 

Pacific St., Aitkin... accident 

was reported on 355th St., 

Aitkin... snowmobile through 

the ice was reported on Big 

Sandy Lake, McGregor... 

slashed tire was reported on 

Riverdale Dr., Aitkin. 

Dec. 9: Intoxicated male 

was arrested on 1st St. NW, 

Aitkin... alarm was reported at 

Members Coop Credit Union 

on 1st NE, Aitkin... suspicious 

person was reported on at 

Marathon gas station on Minnesota 

Ave. S., Aitkin... suspicious 

person was reported on 

Conifer St., Aitkin... assistance 

A resolution was adopted by 

the Board classifying all tracts 

on the Preliminary 2008 Tax 

Forfeited Land Sale List to 

a Non-Conservation status 

except Tracts 01, 05, 09, 10, 

12, 14, 24-28 inclusive, 39, 

41, and 42. The Land Commissioner 

requested a motion 

withdrawing Tracts 47, 55, 85 

and 123 from the 2007 Tax 

Forfeited Land Sale List with 

tracts to be re-appraised and 

re-offered for sale in 2008. A 

motion was made, second 

and carried in this regard. The 

Land Commissioner reminded 

the Board the ten-mile Dog 

Sled races would take place 

Feb. 9 and 10. No action was 

required on this item. 

Deborah Erickson, Auditor, 

reminded the Board that a 

Public Hearing was scheduled 

for 11:30 for the establishment 

of Sibley Lake 

Improvement District. The 

Board of Commissioners acts 

as the legal entity for Sibley 

Lake Improvement District 

and the District has recom- 

�� licensed, bonded & insured #7133 

mended an assessment for 

lake management, aquatic 

vegetation control and related 

services to Sibley Lake 

totaling $18,500 per year for 

five years. Erickson, County 

Auditor, noted the DNR has 

concerns about Sibley Lake 

and recommended this item 

be postponed. A motion 

was made by Commissioner 

Thiede, seconded and carried 

to table this issue until the 

second week of March where 

it will appear on the Board 

agenda again. 

Lyndon Robjent, County 

Highway Engineer, appeared 

before the Board. The first 

issue was to authorize the 

County Engineer to enter into 

an agreement with the Cuyuna 

Lakes Trail Association to 

provide assistance with the 

project development for the 

construction of the Cuyuna 

Lakes Trail for an amount 

not to exceed $7,500. The 

Board authorized the County 

Engineer to enter into the 

agreement after the proper 

aitkin Co. sheriff report 

was requested on Minnesota 

Ave. S. Aitkin... possible stolen 

purse was reported on 2nd St. 

SE, Aitkin. 

Dec. 10: Hill City Fire Department 

responded to a fire 

alarm at Quadna Mountain 

Resort on Quadna Rd., Hill 

City... neglect of horse was 

reported on 180th St., Isle... 

order for protection violation 

was reported on 350th Ave., 

Aitkin... attempted breaking 

and entering was reported on 

480th St., Tamarack... burglary 

alarm was reported on 278th 

Ln., Aitkin... recovered stolen 

vehicle at McDonalds, Aitkin... 

animal complaint was made 

on Aspen St., McGrath... vehicle 

was reported in ditch on 

Osprey Ave., Aitkin... disturbance 

was reported at Hill City 

School, Hill City... snowmobile 

complaint was made on 4th 

St. SE, Aitkin... possible intoxicated 

person was reported at 

Riverside Pub on 2nd St. NE, 

Aitkin. 

Dec. 11: Alarm was reported 

at Members Coop Credit Union 

on Hwy. 210, McGregor... disturbance 

was reported on Loon 

Ave., McGregor... 911 hang 

up was reported on 280th St. 

Aitkin... welfare check was requested 

at 416th Ave., Aitkin... 

accident was reported on 

Hwy. 65, McGregor... out-ofcontrol 

male was reported on 

389th Pl., Aitkin... traffic stop 

was made on Hwy. 18, Giese... 

theft of money was reported 

on 380th St., McGregor... possible 

threats were reported on 


motion was made, seconded 

and carried. Robjent asked 

the Board to adopt a resolution 

to apply for federal funds 

for highway projects allowing 

the County Engineer to advance 

the projects. Resolution 

adopted. 

Sheriff Todd Dahl appeared 

before the Board with a 

request to send the Communications 

Supervisor in the 

Sheriff’s Department to the 

National Number Association 

(NENA) Annual Conference in 

Orlando Florida in June 2008. 

Expenses will be paid out of 

E911 funds as budgeted for 

2008. The Board approved 

the attendance. Dahl asked 

the Board for acceptance 

of the Snowmobile Grant 

for the DNR. A motion was 

made, seconded and carried 

to execute three copies of 

the Grant Agreement in this 

regard. Dahl then updated the 

Board on the Contract with 

the Department of Corrections 

to rent beds. No action 

was required on this item. 

3rd Ave. SE, Aitkin... door open 

on construction trailer was reported 

on 8th Ave., Aitkin... 

traffic citation was issued on 

Hwy. 169, Aitkin. 

Dec. 12: Combative person 

was reported on 367th Ln., 

McGregor... report was made 

The Director of Human 

Resources appeared with two 

hiring requests; a Correctional 

Officer and Dispatcher for 

the Sheriff’s Office. A motion 


carried to endorse the hiring 

requests. 

County Administrator, David 

Hamilton appeared before 

the Board and presented for 

informational purposes the 

Committee Appointments 

Expiring on Dec. 31, and the 

Planning and Zoning Organizational 

Charts. No action 

was required on these items. 

Hamilton asked the Board 

to set the Cass/Crow Wing 

County Joint Board Meeting 

for January 28, 2008. A motion 


carried in this regard. 

There being no further 

business, the meeting was 

adjourned. The Board of 

Commissioners meets every 

other Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the 

Board Room of the Historic 

Courthouse. The meetings are 

open to the public. 

on Long Point Trail, McGregor... 

dog complaint was made on 

Lake Ave., McGregor... snow 

blocking road was reported on 

250th St., McGrath... possible 

drug activity was reported in 

McGregor... argument was reported 

on 396th Pl., Aitkin.


Crosby City Council adopts final levy for 2008 

The Crosby City Council 

met on Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. at 

the Crosby City Hall. Present 

were Mayor Dale Sova, 

Council Members, Buzz 

Neprud, Deb Shankle, Ed 

Vukelich and Butch Ferrari. 

Also in attendance was 

James Gamello, City Attorney 

and City Clerk, Cindy 

Nelson. 

The minutes from the last 

meeting were approved as 

were the bills after the City 

Clerk answered the Mayor’s 

question about a claim from 

Custom Signals. 

There were no additions 

to the Agenda, nothing under 

Public Forum or Public 

Comments. 

Under Unfinished Business 

the City Clerk announced 

quotes would be 

arriving the following day 

on the sound system for the 

Council Chambers. There 

was a lengthy discussion 

concerning a utility bill 

on Chip’s Up North. Steve 

Perpich from Public Works 

stated the bill was high and 

Booking Report: 

11/26/07 - 12/03/07 One 

for terroristic threats, three 

for failure to appear, one for 

no proof of insurance, two 

for probation violation, two 

for traffic violation, one for 

fraud, three for DWI, one 

for theft of a motor vehicle, 

three St. Louis boarders, 

one Hennepin Co. boarder, 

one Itasca boarder and 

three Anoka Co. boarders. 

Nov. 29: Accident was 

reported on 270th Ln., 

Aitkin... alarm was reported 

on Hwy. 65, McGregor... 

Stop Lint from Plugging Septic Systems, 

Sewer Pipes and Drains 

For more information call 

was in dispute by the owner. 

Two new meters have 

been installed. A motion 

was made and seconded 

that the City Clerk adjust the 

bill to an average of 5,000 

cubic feet for June, July 

and August and the other 

months will remain as they 

were billed. All penalties 

will be waived. The motion 

carried. 

Under New Business a 

motion was made, seconded 

and carried to grant 

the Knights of Columbus a 

license to conduct Bingo on 

March 9 and Nov. 16. The 

Council also adopted the 

final levy for 2008 in the 

amount of $1,281, 252. This 

is a zero percent increase, 

the same as last year. The 

owners of Ya Betcha appeared 

before the Council 

on a new application for a 

liquor license. A motion was 

made, seconded and carried 

to grant the license. 

Also under New Business, 

resolutions were adopted 

to approve the financing 

alarm was reported on 

530th Ln., McGregor... 

alarm was reported on 

215th Ln., Aitkin... internet 

fraud was reported on 5th 

Ave. NW, Aitkin... unwanted 

person was reported on 

Minnesota Ave. S., Aitkin... 

assault was reported on 

Maddy St., McGregor... 

suicidal male was reported 

on Lake Ave., McGregor. 

Nov. 30: Accident involving 

a semi and horse 

was reported on Hwy. 169, 

Aitkin... attempted theft of 

vehicle was reported on 

for Crosby Senior Services 

in district 2-1 and the Iron 

Range Plaza in district 2-2. 

Chief of Police Coughlin 

appeared and gave a brief 

update on animal control, 

stating Crosby remains under 

contract with the County 

for this service. Coughlin 

also stated that after the 

heavy snow fall, vehicles 

parked on City streets are 

now being tagged. 

There was no report from 

the Fire Chief. 

The City Attorney updated 

the Council on the Union 

contract for City employees; 

there has been an increase 

on medical insurance. The 

City had agreed previously 

to pay 100 percent of an 

increase up to 4 percent and 

after that the employee is responsible 

for the remainder 

of the charges. Gamello will 

contact the Union representative 

to clarify this issue. 

A motion was made and 

seconded that Gamello has 

the Council’s permission to 

negotiate and clarify issues 

3rd St., McGregor.. alarm 

was reported on Cherry St., 

Aitkin.. alarm was reported 

on 235th Ln., Aitkin... terroristic 

threats were reported 

on 2nd St. S., McGregor... 

theft was reported on 

172nd Ln., McGregor... 

missing cell phone was 

reported in McGregor... 

open door was reported 

on Hwy. 169, Hill City... 

assault was reported on 

Hwy. 65, McGregor... theft 

was reported in Hill City... 

traffic stop was made on 

Hwy. 169, Hill City... suspi- 

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with the Union representative. 

Motion carried. 

A motion was made, seconded 

and carried to approve 

the appraisal costs 

in the amount of $960 for 

two parcels of tax forfeited 

land. 

Under Public Works Steve 

Perpich appeared before 

the Council and stated the 

department has started 

plowing the area for the 

Christmas in the Park celebration. 

A 32- foot gate on 

3rd Street will be installed 

soon. 

Perpich also state there 

was a complaint about 4th 

Street being too narrow 

now for parking and that 

it needs to be cleaned up. 

Sova asked Perpich to barricade 

the street off if necessary 

to fix the problem. 

The City Engineer appeared 

and reported there 

are eight-inch culverts running 

East and West under 

the driveways of Augusta 

Homes on 4th Street. 

Council Member Vukelich 

aitkin Co. sheriff report 

cious activity was reported 

on 410th Pl., Aitkin... juvenile 

warrant pickup was 

made on Henrietta Ave., 

Hill City... traffic stop was 

made on 292nd St. Aitkin. 

Dec. 1: Aitkin Fire Department 

responded to 

house fire on 310th Pl., 

Aitkin... possible fraud 

was reported on 435th St., 

McGregor... theft was reported 

on 5th St. Aitkin... 

accident was reported on 

Hwy. 169, Hill City... vehicle 

rollover was reported 

in Hill City... vehicle in ditch 


McGregor... welfare check 

was requested on 156th 

Ave., McGregor... mailbox 

damage was reported on 

Main St., McGrath... welfare 

check was requested 

on 280th St. Isle... person 

on the road was reported 

on Hwy. 210, Aitkin. 

Dec. 2: Assisted other 

department at Sherwood 

Forest. 

Dec. 3: Aitkin Fire Department 

responded to a small 

structure fire on 416th Ave. 

Aitkin... car and deer accident 

was reported on Co. 

Rd. 22, Aitkin... assisted 

stated he was concerned 

water would pool there in 

the spring. The Engineer 

will check on this at the 

appropriate time and report 

back to the Council. 

The Engineer also reported 

there was a sewer service 

failure at North Country 

Café. Although the owner 

took care of it, the Engineer 

will follow up and find out 

what caused it. 

Under Clerk’s Reports, the 

Council adopted resolutions 

to close out bond accounts 

that have been paid, specifically, 

the 1989 Improvement 

Debt Service Fund, the 1989 

Water Revenue Bond Fund, 

and the 2001 Equipment 

Certification Debt Services 

Fund. Motions were made, 

seconded and carried in this 

regard. 

The City Clerk stated she 

spoke to Larson Allen about 

quarterly audits for the Library 

and HCC. Audits will 

not be done quarterly in 

the future. A motion was 

made and seconded to ap- 

Anoka Co. on Hwy. 169, 

Palisade... check forgery 


Aitkin... breaking and entering 

was reported on 214th 

Pl., McGregor... juvenile 

runaway was reported on 

Linden Ave., Hill City... welfare 


on Hwy. 169, Aitkin... loose 

horses were reported on 

400th St. Aitkin... dispute 

was reported on 190th Pl., 

Jacobson. 

Dec. 4: Vehicle in the 

ditch was reported on Hwy. 

169, Aitkin... accident with 

injuries was reported on 

Hwy. 65, McGregor... suspicious 

vehicle was reported 

on 363rd Pl., Aitkin... 

hit and run was reported 

on 1st St. NE, Aitkin... possession 

of small amount of 

marijuana was reported in 

McGregor... Hill City Fire 

Department responded to 

an accident with injuries 

on Hwy. 169., Hill City... 

threats by phone were 

reported on Maddy St., 

McGregor... theft of alcohol 


65, McGregor... overdue 

hunter was reported on 

McGregor... vehicle in 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

AITKIN COUNTY TOURISM GRANT 

ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED 

The Aitkin County Tourism Grant Advisory Committee (ACT- 

GAC) currently has openings for two members. Openings are, 

one from Aitkin County Commissioner District 3 and one from 

Commissioner District 5, both are three-year terms going through 

12-31-10. The ACTGAC meets on a quarterly basis, the purpose 

is to review applications to the Tourism grant fund and make 

recommendations to the Aitkin County Board for grant approval. 

For 2008 the Tourism Grant Fund is set at $20,000. Per Diem 

and mileage reimbursement is given to committee members. For 

an application or additional information, contact Ross Wagner at 

218-927-7305 or rwagner@co.aitkin.mn.us. Applications must be 

received by 4:30 PM, January 2, 2008, at Aitkin County Courthouse, 

217 2nd St. NW #131, Aitkin, MN 56431 

prove Barb Ukura to the 

Library Board through Dec. 

31, 2010. Motion carried. 

A motion was also made, 

seconded and carried to 

reappoint Steve Goshey to 

the Library Board through 

Dec. 31, 2010. 

Under Mayor’s Report, 

Sova reminded the Council 

they would meet Dec. 20 at 

5 p.m. at City Hall in lieu of 

their regular meeting due to 

the holiday schedule. Sova 

also reminded the Council 

Christmas in the Park was 

Wed., Dec. 12. A disclaimer 

was made on the record 

that if three or more Council 

Members are congregating 

for the celebration, it is a 

social event and not to be 

construed as a meeting. 

There being no further 

business, the meeting adjourned. 

Just a reminder 

that the Crosby City Council 

meets on the second 

and fourth Mondays of the 

month at 6 p.m. at City Hall. 

The public is welcome to 

attend. 

ditch was reported on 2nd 

Ave., McGregor... harassment 

complaint was made 

on 170th Pl., McGregor... 

vehicle in ditch was reported 

on Hwy. 169, Aitkin. 

Dec. 5: Suspicious vehicle 


65, McGrath... vehicle 

in ditch was reported on 

Goshawk St. McGregor... 

theft of pull tabs was reported 

on 1st Ave. NW, 

Aitkin... property damage 

to vehicle was reported 

on 456th Pl., Aitkin... traffic 

stop was made on 

Bridge Rd. and Hwy. 65, 

McGregor... susicion was 

reported on 200th Ave. 

McGregor... theft of motor 

vehicle was reported 

on Maddy St. McGregor... 

man trapped in wood pile 

was reported on 321st 

Ln. Aitkin... no proof of insurance 

was reported on 

Hwy. 65, McGrath... welfare 


on 257th Ave., McGregor... 

possible vehicle in ditch 

was reported on Dove St., 

Aitkin... suspicious vehicle 


Aitkin. 

(Published in NewsHopper 

Saturday, December 22, 2007) 

Notice of HeariNg 

rePUBLicatioN 

THE PLANNING COMMISSION AS- 

SEMBLED FOR A HEARING OF CON- 

DITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS 

ON DECEMBER 17, 2007 AT 4:00 

P.M. IN THE AITKIN COUNTY COURT- 

HOUSE, AITKIN, MINNESOTA 56431. 

THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION WAS- 

REVIEWED. 

GARY ABBOTT AND GRAND TIM- 

BER BANK, 11717 422ND STREET, 

TAMARACK, MN 55787 are requesting 

a Conditional Use Permit to operate an 

automotive business, repair body, sales 

and towing service in an area zoned 

Farm Residential. SE-NE LESS N 475 FT 

& LESS PT IN DOC 371726 OF Section 

1, Township 48, Range 24, Aitkin County, 

Minnesota 56431. PERMIT #35897C 

AITKIN COUNTY ZONING 

2.72


Saturday, November 17, 24; 

December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2007) 

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE 

FORECLOSURE SALE 

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF 

THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE 

ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE 

TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AF- 

FECTED BY THIS ACTION. 

NOTiCe iS HeReBY GiVeN, that default 

has occurred in conditions of the 

following described mortgage: 

DATe OF MORTGAGe: February 1, 

2005 

MORTGAGOR: Felisa l B Pearl, a 

single person. 

MORTGAGee: Mortgage electronic 

Registration Systems, inc. 

DATe AND PlACe OF ReCORDiNG: 

Recorded February 10, 2005, 

Aitkin County Recorder, Document No. 

364201. 

ASSiGNMeNTS OF MORTGAGe: Assigned 

to: HSBC Bank USA, N.A., Dated: 

October 3, 2007. 

leGAl DeSCRiPTiON OF PROPeR- 

TY: The North half of the Northeast Quarter 

excepting therefrom the Northwest 

Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of the 

Northeast Quarter, Section 30, Township 

47, range 22 


Saturday, December 15, 22, 2007) 

SEAVY TOWNSHIP 

NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILING 

FOR TOWNSHIP OFFICE 

Notice is hereby given for the time of 

filing affidavits of candidacy for township 

officers to be elected preceding the 

Seavy Township Annual Meeting, which 

will be held Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 5 

p.m. - 8 p.m. 

Filings will open Wednesday, January 

2, 2008 and close at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, 

January 15, 2008. Filing is at the office 

of the clerk. Please call 320-495-3471 

prior to coming. 

Offices to be filled are Supervisor for a 

three (3) year term. 

Filing fee is $2. 

Dated this 12th day of December, 2007 

KeN DANielSON, Clerk 

Seavy Township 

2.52 



SUMMARY OF THE 

AITKIN COUNTY HEALTH 

& HUMAN SERVICES 

bOARD MEETING MINUTES 

JUNE 26, 2007 

Motion carried, Bailey/lueck, the vote 

was to approve the Agenda. 

Motion carried, Wedel/Bailey, the 

vote was to approve the May 22, 2007, 

Health & Human Services Board Meeting 

Minutes. 

Motion carried, lueck/Tveit, the vote 

was to approve the April 24, 2007, 

Health & Human Services Board Meeting 

Minutes. 

Motion carried, lueck/Bailey, the vote 

was to approve the payment of the Health 

& Human Services Bills as presented this 

Board date. 

Original contract approved at the April 

2007 Board Meeting. Motion carried, 

Bailey/lueck, the vote was to approve 

and authorize the Board Chair to sign 

the Addendum e to the 7/1/06 through 

6/30/07 Purchase of Service Contract 

between KC Companies, dba Golden 

Horizons and Aitkin County Health & Human 

Services. 

Motion carried, Bailey/Tveit, the vote 

was to approve and authorize the Board 

Chair to sign the 2007 Family Planning 

Contract between ACHHS and Riverwood 

HealthCare Center, Aitkin for the period 

January 1, 2007 through December 31, 

2007. 

Motion carried, lueck/Wedel, the vote 


Chair to sign the Home and Community- 

Based Waiver Services Contract between 

ACHHS and Oakridge Homes of Brainerd 

dba Oakridge Homes for the period July 

1, 2006 through June 30, 2009. 

Motion carried, Wedel/Bailey, the vote 


Chair to sign the Home and Community- 

Based Waiver Service Contract between 

ACHHS and Aitkin County D.A.C. for 

the period July 1, 2007 through June 

30, 2010. 



Chair to sign the Ambulance Service 

Contract between Aitkin County Board 

of Commissioners and North Memorial 

Ambulance, Robbinsdale, for the period 

January 1, 2007, through December 

31, 2007. 

Motion carried, Wedel/lueck, the vote 

was to adjourn the meeting at 10:03 

a.m. 

6.96 

COUNTY iN WHiCH PROPeRTY iS 

lOCATeD: Aitkin 

ORiGiNAl PRiNCiPAl AMOUNT OF 

MORTGAGe: $125,000.00 

AMOUNT DUe AND ClAiMeD TO Be 

DUe AS OF DATe OF NOTiCe, iNClUDiNG 

TAXeS, iF ANY, PAiD BY MORT- 

GAGee: $130,172.61 

That prior to the commencement of this 

mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee 

of Mortgagee complied 

with all notice requirements as required 

by statute; That no action or proceeding 

has been instituted at law or otherwise to 

recover the debt secured by said mortgage, 

or any part thereof; 

PURSUANT to the power of sale 

contained in said mortgage, the above 

described property will be sold by the 

Sheriff of said county as follows: 

DATe AND TiMe OF SAle: January 3, 

2008 at 10:00 AM 

PlACe OF SAle: Sheriff’s Office, 

Aitkin County Jail, Aitkin, MN 

to pay the debt then secured by said 

Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said 

premises, and the costs and disbursements, 

including attorneys’ fees allowed 

by law subject to redemption within 

twelve (12) months from the date of said 

sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal 

representatives or assigns. 



MALMO TOWNSHIP 

NOTICE OF FILING FOR 

TOWNSHIP ELECTION 

Any qualified voter of Malmo Township 

wishing to file for township offices for the 

March 11, 2008 election may file an affidavit 

of candidacy with the Clerk. 

Offices open will be one - three year 

term for the office of Supervisor and one 

two-year term for the office of Clerk. 

Filing begins on January 1, 2008 and 

closes at 5:00 p.m. on January 15, 2008, 

at the office of the clerk. 

ARleNe WeSTeRlUND. Clerk 

Malmo Township 

1.96 



SPALDING TOWNSHIP 

NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILING 

FOR TOWNSHIP OFFICES 


filing affidavits of candidacy for Township 

officers to be elected at the Spalding 

Township Annual Meeting which will 

be held Tuesday, March 11, 2008. 

Filings will be open January 1, 2008, 

and will close January 15, 2008, at 5:00 

p.m. Filing hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 

p.m. at the home of the Clerk; 19298 

Driftwood St., McGregor, MN 

Offices to be filled are one Supervisor 

for a three (3) year term and one Clerk for 

a two (2) year term. 


Dated this 4th day of December, 2007 

MARiAN DAViS, Clerk 

Spalding Township 

2.52 



KIMbERLY TOWNSHIP 




filing affidavits of candidacy for township 

officers to be elected at the Kimberly 

Township Annual Meeting, which will be 

held Tuesday, March 11, 2008. 

Filings will open Tuesday, January 1, 

2008, and close at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, 

January 15, 2008. Filing hours are from 

9:30 am. - 5:30 p.m. Please call 218- 

549-0615 prior to coming. 

Offices to be filled are Supervisor for a 

three (3) year term, Supervisor for a one 

(1) year term, and clerk for a two (2) year 

term. 


Dated this 7th day of December 2007 

KiM MilleR, Clerk 

Kimberly Township 

2.63 



SUMMARY OF THE 

AITKIN COUNTY HEALTH 

& HUMAN SERVICES 

bOARD MEETING MINUTES 

JULY 24, 2007 

Motion carried, Wedel/lueck, the vote 

was to approve the Agenda. 

Motion carried, Bailey/Wedel, and carried, 

the vote was to approve the June 

26, 2007, Health & Human Services 

Board Meeting Minutes. 


was to approve the payment of the Health 

& Human Services Bills as presented this 

Board date. 

Motion carried, Bailey/lueck, the vote 

was to adjourn the meeting at 9:22 a.m. 

2.18 

MORTGAGOR(S) ReleASeD FROM 

FiNANCiAl OBliGATiON ON MORT- 

GAGe:None 

“THe TiMe AllOWeD BY lAW FOR 

ReDeMPTiON BY THe MORTGAGOR, 

THe MORTGAGOR’S PeRSONAl ReP- 

ReSeNTATiVeS OR ASSiGNS, MAY Be 

ReDUCeD TO FiVe WeeKS iF A JU- 

DiCiAl ORDeR iS eNTeReD UNDeR 

MiNNeSOTA STATUTeS, SeCTiON 

582.032, DeTeRMiNiNG, AMONG OTHeR 

THiNGS, THAT THe MORTGAGeD 

PReMiSeS ARe iMPROVeD WiTH A 

ReSiDeNTiAl DWelliNG OF leSS 

THAN FiVe UNiTS, ARe NOT PROPeR- 

TY USeD iN AGRiCUlTURAl PRODUC- 

TiON, AND ARe ABANDONeD.” 

Dated: November 1, 2007. 

HSBC Bank USA, N.A. 

Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 

USSeT, WeiNGARDeN AND lieBO, 

P.l.l.P. 

Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee 

of Mortgagee 

4500 Park Glen Road #120 

Minneapolis, MN 55416 

(952) 925-6888 

43-74 

5444462 

THiS iS A COMMUNiCATiON FROM A 

DeBT COlleCTOR. 

13.3 



IDUN TOWNSHIP 

FILING NOTICE 

Notice is hereby given, any qualified 

voters of idun Township, Aitkin County 

wishing to file for township office for the 

March 11, 2008 election may file an affidavit 

of candidacy with the Clerk. There 

is a $2.00 filing fee. Offices to be filled 

are: one Supervisor for three years and 

one Clerk for two years. Filing begins 

at 9:00 a.m. on January 2, 2007 and 

closes at 5:00 p.m. on January 16, 2007. 

Please call the Clerk at (320) 676-3540 

to make an appointment. 

MAUReeN SWiTzeR, Clerk 

idun Township 

2.07 



WEALTHWOOD TOWNSHIP 

FILING NOTICE 

Any qualified voter of Wealthwood 

Township wishing to file for township 

offices for the March 11, 2008 election 

may file an affidavit of candidacy with 

the Clerk. 

Offices open will be one - three year 

term for the office of Supervisor. 

Filings will be open January 1, 2008 

and will close January 15, 2008 at 5 p.m. 

Filing hours from 5 - 8 p.m. at the home 

of the clerk. 

Call before coming 218-678-2880. 

Date December 11, 2007 

liNDA WeNDlANDT. Clerk 

Wealthwood Township 

2.18 



GLEN TOWNSHIP 



Notice is hereby given to qualified 

voters of Glen Township, Aitkin County, 

State of Minnesota, that filing for town 

office will be held for a two week period 

beginning January 1, 2008. 

Affidavits of Candidacy shall be filed 

with the Town Clerk at 33514 Dove 

Street, Aitkin, between the hours of 4:30 

p.m. to 8:00 p.m. from January 1, 2008 

to January 15, 2008 or by appointment 

(218-927-4558). Filing will close on January 

15, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. 

Filing fee - $2.00 

Offices to be filled at the March Annual 

election are: Clerk - 2 year term, Supervisor 

- 3 year term. 

Questions to be voted on at the March 

Annual election are: Town Question 1: 

Whether to move the town election to 

November. Town Question 2: Whether 

to combine the clerk and treasurer position. 

Date: December 14, 2007 

ROXY APPel WiGTON, Clerk 

Town of Glen 

3.41 

Early 

DEaDlinE for 

THE HoliDay! 

Deadline for the 

Sat., Jan. 5 issue is 

Fri., Dec. 28 at Noon 


Saturday, December 15, 22, 29; 

January 5, 12 & 19, 2007) 








NOTiCe iS HeReBY GiVeN: That default 

has occurred in the conditions of the 


DATe OF MORTGAGe: November 15, 

2001 


MORTGAGe: $58,020.00 

MORTGAGOR(S): Robert A. Thompson, 

a single person 

MORTGAGee: Abstract & Title Services 

of Carlton, inc. dba The Carlton loan 

Company, a Minnesota corporation 

DATe AND PlACe OF FiliNG: Filed 

November 20, 2001, Aitkin County Recorder; 

Document No. 335362 


to: Flagstar Bank, FSB; thereafter 

assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, 

as Trustee in Successor in interest 

to Bank One as Trustee for Credit Suisse 

First Boston MBS 

leGAl DeSCRiPTiON OF PROPeRTY: 

That part of the Northeast Quarter 

of the Northwest Quarter (Ne 1/4 of NW 

1/4) of Section 30, Township 49, Range 

22, described as follows: Beginning at 

the intersection of the east line of the plat 

of Big Round lake Addition extended 

North with the North line of Government 

lot 1, of said Section 30; Thence east 


Saturday, November 17, 24; 

December 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2007) 


FORECLOSURE SALEPRIVATE 





FECTED BY THIS ACTION 

NOTiCe iS HeReBY GiVeN: That default 

has occurred in the conditions of the 


DATe OF MORTGAGe: July 30, 2004 


MORTGAGe: $148,750.00 

MORTGAGOR(S): Guy A. Rognrud, a 

single person 

MORTGAGee: American equity Mortgage, 

inc., a Missouri corporation 

DATe AND PlACe OF FiliNG: Filed 

August 5, 2004, Aitkin County Recorder; 

Document No. 359941 


to: New Century Mortgage Corporation; 

thereafter to Deutsche Bank 

National Trust Company as Trustee for 

the MlMi Trust Series 2005-NC1 


lot eight (8), Nine (9), Fifteen (15), 


Saturday, December 8, 15, 22, 29; 

January 5 & 12, 2007) 








NOTiCe iS HeReBY GiVeN, that default 

has occurred in conditions of the 


DATe OF MORTGAGe: April 5, 2006 

MORTGAGOR: David J. Setzer, a 

single person. 

MORTGAGee: Mortgage electronic 

Registration Systems, iNC.. 

DATe AND PlACe OF ReCORDiNG: 

Recorded April 14, 2006, Aitkin County 

Recorder, Document No. 373358. 

ASSiGNMeNTS OF MORTGAGe: 

Assigned to: Deutsche Bank National 

Trust Company, as Trustee for First 

Franklin Mortgage loan Trust 2006-FF8, 

Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006- 

FF8, Dated: November 9, 2007. 


lot 13, Bakke’s Woodland Beach. 


lOCATeD: Aitkin 


MORTGAGe: $362,000.00 


along the North line of said Government 

lot 1 and the North line of said Ne 1/4 

of NW 1/4, a distance of 990.00 feet to 

the actual point of beginning of the tract 

to be described; Thence continuing east 

along said North line of the Ne 1/4 of 

NW 1/4 to the east line of the Northeast 

Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 

30, Township 49, Range 22; Thence 

South along the east line of said Forty to 

the South line of the North 660.00 feet 

of said Ne 1/4 of NW 1/4; Thence West 

along said South line of the North 660.00 

feet to a point 990.0 feet east of the east 

line of Big Round lake Addition; Thence 

North parallel with the east line of the plat 

of Big Round lake Addition to the actual 

point of beginning 


lOCATeD: Aitkin County, Minnesota 

THe AMOUNT ClAiMeD TO Be DUe 

ON THe MORTGAGe ON THe DATe OF 

THe NOTiCe: $56,773.01 

THAT no action or proceeding has 

been instituted at law to recover the debt 

secured by said mortgage, or any part 

thereof; that there has been compliance 

with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration 

requirements of said mortgage, 

and/or applicable statutes; 

PURSUANT, to the power of sale 




DATe AND TiMe OF SAle: February 7, 

2008 at 10:00 a.m. 

PlACe OF SAle: Aitkin County Sheriff’s 

office, 217 Second Street NW, Aitkin, 

Minnesota 


mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid 

Sixteen (16), and Seventeen (17), Block 

Twenty-eight (28), of “indian Portage” 


lOCATeD: Aitkin County, Minnesota 

THe AMOUNT ClAiMeD TO Be DUe 

ON THe MORTGAGe ON THe DATe OF 

THe NOTiCe: $154,461.07 

THAT no action or proceeding has 

been instituted at law to recover the debt 

secured by said mortgage, or any part 

thereof; that there has been compliance 

with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration 

requirements of said mortgage, 

and/or applicable statutes; 

PURSUANT, to the power of sale 




DATe AND TiMe OF SAle: January 3, 

2008 at 10:00 a.m. 

PlACe OF SAle: Aitkin County Sheriff’s 

office, 217 Second Street NW, Aitkin, 

Minnesota 


mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid 

by the mortgagee, on the premises and 

the costs and disbursements allowed by 

law. The time allowed by law for redemption 

by said mortgagor(s), their personal 

representatives or assigns is six (6) 

months from the date of sale. 


AMOUNT DUe AND ClAiMeD TO Be 

DUe AS OF DATe OF NOTiCe, iNClUDiNG 

TAXeS, iF ANY, PAiD BY MORT- 

GAGee: $374,793.61 

That prior to the commencement of this 

mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee 

of Mortgagee complied 

with all notice requirements as required 

by statute; That no action or proceeding 

has been instituted at law or otherwise to 

recover the debt secured by said mortgage, 

or any part thereof; 

PURSUANT to the power of sale 




DATe AND TiMe OF SAle: January 

24, 2008 at 10:00 AM 

PlACe OF SAle: Sheriff’s Office, 

Aitkin County Jail, Aitkin, MN to pay the 

debt then secured by said Mortgage, 

and taxes, if any, on said premises, and 

the costs and disbursements, including 

attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject 

to redemption within six (6) months from 

the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), 

their personal representatives or assigns. 

MORTGAGOR(S) ReleASeD FROM 

FiNANCiAl OBliGATiON ON MORT- 

GAGe: None 

by the mortgagee, on the premises and 

the costs and disbursements allowed by 

law. The time allowed by law for redemption 

by said mortgagor(s), their personal 

representatives or assigns is six (6) 

months from the date of sale. 















Dated: December 6, 2007 

U.S. BANK NATiONAl 

ASSOCiATiON, AS TRUSTee iN 

SUCCeSSOR iN iNTeReST TO BANK 

ONe AS TRUSTee FOR CReDiT 

SUiSSe FiRST BOSTON MBS 

Mortgagee 

ReiTeR & SCHilleR, P.A. 

By: /s/ Thomas J. Reiter, esq. 

Rebecca F. Schiller, esq. 

Sarah J.B. Adam, esq. 

N. Kibongni Fondungallah, esq. 

James J. Pauly, esq. 

leah K. Weaver, esq. 

Attorneys for Mortgagee 

25 North Dale Street 

St. Paul, MN 55102-2227 

(651) 209-9760 

Attorney Reg. No. 152262 

(W5874) 



16.23 














Dated: November 6, 2007 

DeUTSCHe BANK NATiONAl TRUST 

COMPANY AS TRUSTee FOR THe 

MlMi TRUST SeRieS 2005-NC1 

Mortgagee 

ReiTeR & SCHilleR, P.A. 

By: /s/ Thomas J. Reiter, esq. 

Rebecca F. Schiller, esq. 

Sarah J.B. Adam, esq. 

N. Kibongni Fondungallah, esq. 

James J. Pauly, esq. 

leah K. Weaver, esq. 

Attorneys for Mortgagee 

25 North Dale Street 

St. Paul, MN 55102-2227 

(651) 209-9760 

Attorney Reg. No. 152262 

(F5006) 



13.1 















Dated: November 30, 2007 

DeUTSCHe BANK NATiONAl TRUST 

COMPANY, AS TRUSTee 

Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 

USSeT, WeiNGARDeN AND lieBO, 

P.l.l.P. 

Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee 

of Mortgagee 

4500 Park Glen Road #120 

Minneapolis, MN 55416 

(952) 925-6888 

76-1511 

1044668739 

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM 

A DEBT COLLECTOR. 

11.94


ATV's 

1996 POLARIS EXPRESS 300 AtV, 

very low hours, excellent condition. 

$1,400 OBO, Call 218-764- 

2353, please leave message if no 

answer. tfn 

Automotive 

1987 fORD RANGER automatic, 4wheel 

drive with topper, good runner. 

$950. 218-927-6979. tfn 

PARTS: Radiators & Gas 

Tanks, over 100 in stock. 

Riley Auto Supply - NAPA, 

Aitkin, 218-927-2153. tfn 

AItkIN COUNtY HAS tHE fOL- 

LOwING USED VEHICLES for 

sale fhrough Minnesota Surplus 

Auctions: 1996 ford f150 truck; 

1993 ford f150 Extended Cab 

4x4; 1998 Blue ford taurus SE; 

1995 Blue ford taurus; 2000 

Chrysler Cirrus LX; 1999 white 

Dodge SLt Durango 4w; 1998 

white ford taurus SE. the web 

address of the auction is www. 

mnsurplus.org. the public will be 

able to view the cars at the Aitkin 

County Courthouse on january 

3, 2008 from 8:00 until 4:30. 

218-927-7283 w52 

1986 CHEV PICkUP k10 4wD - set 

up for plow, wood hauler $1,500/ 

Best offer. 218-764-3167 w51 

Boats/Marine 

USED BOAtS - check out www. 

baylakemarine.com tfn 

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218-927-6980 FAX 

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NewsHopper 218-927-6990 • 800-927-4498 

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Ken’s Heating & Mobile Home Supply 

LP & Natural Gas • Nationally Certifi ed 

Service technician – 30 Years Experience 

Residential & Commercial • Mobile Home 

Heating and Air Conditioning • RV’s/Supplies 

1-888-989-6720 • Aitkin w13 

Northern Air Plumbing & Heating • 218-927-6828 

New Construction, Remodeling, turbo Soft water, Carrier, 

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Appliance Sales & Service 

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218-927-2027 • 1-888-450-8845 • Aitkin 

washers, Dryers, Stoves, Refrigerators, Air 

Conditions, Septic Protectors, and MORE. 

I Repair Almost Anything that Is Broken. tfn 

Aitkin Appliance Center 

150 Southgate Drive • 218-927-4100 

• Maytag • Amana • whirlpool • jenn-Air 

• Estate • kitchen Aid Small Appliances w49-08 

Your Business Category Here 

Employment 

NEED TO FILL JOBS 

Carpenters, Plumbers, Heavy 

Equipment Operators, Administrative 

Personnel, Supply Personnel. 

Up to $20,000 sign on Bonus. 

work at Camp Ripley as a Minnesota 

National Guard Member, 

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EXPERIENCED PRINt AD SALES- 

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Baxter area. If interested please 

send your resume to the News- 

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ASSIStANt COUNtY AttORNEY: 

Aitkin County is seeking an experienced 

attorney to prosecute 

felonies. Min Quals: juris Doctorate 

from accredited school, a 

MN attorney's license, minimum 

of five years experience, and 

felony jury trial experience. 

Starting salary range: $50,000 

to $70,000. App/job description 

available by calling (218)927- 

7276, visiting www.co.aitkin. 

mn.us, or in person at: HR Dept, 

217 2nd St. Nw, Room 130, 

Aitkin, MN 56431. Deadline: 

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REPORtER / wRItER (Approx. 24 

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Employment 

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Help Adults with developmental 

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Experience preferred, 

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CROSBY-IRONtON has an immediate 

opening for a full-time custodian. 

to be eligible, the applicant 

must possess a minimum of a 

first class boiler license. Physically 

able to lift up to 50 pounds, 

bend, stoop, climb and reach. Call 

218-545-8812 for information or 

mail letter of interest with work 

history to Crosby-Ironton Schools, 

Custodian Position, 711 Poplar St., 

Crosby, MN 56441 w51 

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Banking 

Security State bank • 218-927-3765 Main bank 

218-927-3150 County Market Branch 

24 Hr. Phone banking 218-927-4192 

www.ssbmn.com four locations to serve you. w13 

Building Supplies 

Aitkin Hardwoods • 1-888-927-6515 

t & G Paneling • Moulding • Millwork • Doors 

windows • Cabinets • flooring • Lumber w13 

Hometown building Supplies 

Your Building Materials Headquarters • Aitkin 

218-927-7077 • Mon. - fri. 8-5:30, Sat. 8-3 tfn 

Carpent Cleaning 

4 and 47 North Cleaning Inc. • 218-927-3733 

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning and Shampooing. 98% 

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mildew, cooking grease, and dirt fi lms. we clean all 

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Carpenter/Handyman 

Carpenter/Handyman • 218-927-6086 or 218- 

927-5366 Remodeling • Additions • flooring • Decks 

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Games & Access web tfn 

Employment 

OPENING fOR PARt tIME CItY 

CLERk POSItION for the City of 

McGrath. knowledge in computer 

programs and accounting desirable. 

Organizational skills, phone 

contact, letter writing also necessary. 

Must be bondable and pass 

background check. Applications 

must be received before january 

26, 2008. for application and job 

description contact Lynette thomsen 

at 320-592-3031. w52 

Good Things to Eat 

BIRCH StREEt MEAt & GRO- 

CERY - fresh cut, full service meat 

case, groceries, produce, milk. 

Open Daily. 20 third Street NE, 

Aitkin 218-927-6650 tfn 

Homes for Rent 

2 BDR. HOME on 37 acres, 

McGregor; $600/month; 1st & 

last months rent + damage 

deposit; utilities not included; 

available December 1st; 218- 

426-4320 tfn 

Housing Wanted 

wANtED 1, 2 OR 3 BEDROOM 

apartment, house or mobile 

home near Motley/Staples. will 

consider renting a room with a 

family. 866-332-0347 w52 

Hunting 

Now hunting pheasants and chukars 

at GANz'S ROSSBURG 

PHEASANtS. By appointment 

only. Call 218-927-2300. If no 

answer call Duane's Photography 

at 1-800-927-6214 tfn 

Hopper’s Helpers 

Service Directory 

Concrete Production 

Customix Concrete • 320-676-1500 

Quality Concrete Mixed fresh on Site 

Pay only for what you use • Precast Storm Shelters, Boat 

Ramp Planks, frost Pillars, Parking Curb Block tfn 

Concrete Production 

Concrete & Masonry Associates, Inc. - 

Block • Brick • Stone • flat work• fREE Estimates 

Carl kurtz, Aitkin 218-927-6627 

Randy Slette, Baxter 218-829-5740 w15 

M & M Masonry • 218-678-2764 

Insulated poured walls, fl at work with printing and staining. 

tile and cultured stone. Glass block. w12 

Contractors 

von Gross Pole buildings 

Lic. #20408955 • 218-927-2408 • 877-331-7671 w3 

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Hopper’s Helpers Service Directory, 

contact the NewsHopper at 218-927-6990, 

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or e-mail: hopper@emily.net 

Contractors 

Westerlund Custom builders, Inc. 

• New homes and buildings • Roofs, decks, etc. 

#20216038 • Neil westerlund 1-877-723-6716 w708 

Custom Framing 

Nord Lake Refl ections • 218-927-3317 

217 Minnesota Ave. N., Aitkin 

Custom framing and Beads tfn 

Dry Cleaning 

Anderson Cleaners • 218-829-5269 

three locations to meet your dry cleaning needs. thrifty 

white Pharmacy, Aitkin and McGregor; and Range Drug 

in Crosby. w23 

Drywall 

Jb Drywall • 320-684-2206 

Cell 651-270-4720 w12 

Larson Drywall Inc. • 218-927-3707 

Licensed, Insured & bonded 

Free Estimates w8 

Electricians 

ERIC WADE ELECTRIC • 218-927-2928 

Residential & Commercial• Master Electrician 

NO JOb TOO SMALL • FREE ESTIMATES 

Licensed • Bonded • Insured Cell 651-341-0784 w17 

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Livestock 

PUREBRED HIGHLAND bull calf. 2 

bull calves crosses. $500 each. 

Call 218-546-2862 tfn 

HORSE BOARDING indoor/outdoor 

arenas; plus trails. Call 

218-927-6137. tfn 

PUREBRED GLOUCEStER - LINE 

BACk COw, milk/meat breed 

impregnated by Highland bull to 

calve in late March. Call 218-546- 

2862 tfn 

PUREBRED HIGHLAND COwS 

bred by pure Highland bull to 

calve in late March 2008. Call 

218-546-2862 tfn 

2 PUREBRED HIGHLAND heifers 

born March 2007. $500 each. 

Call 218-546-2862 tfn 

HEIfER HIGHLAND cross born 

March 2006 will be able to be 

bred in March 2008. $600. Call 

218-546-2862 tfn 

Lost 

DARk GREEN CABELLA'S DOwN 

COAt LOSt on Serpent Lake. If 

found, please return for a reward. 

Call tim at 218-545-2446 or 

218-838-1572. w51 

Misc. For Sale 

AHS LEttER jACkEtS. Shirts Plus, 

Downtown Aitkin, 218-927-2837 tfn 

StRAw fOR SALE - Clean weed free 

rye straw, delivery available, Great 

River Gardens 927-2521 or 877-286- 

3408 tfn 

fREE IRON ORE tAILINGS! You 

haul. 218-546-6221 tfn 

Electricians 

Hoppers Helper’s Service Directory lists 

businesses that are ready to help you! 

Misc. For Sale 

Motion-ette animated Christmas lady 

24" high with lighted candle, fur hat, 

red velvet dress with lace $40/OBO. 

Santa and Mrs. Claus 24" high with 

red velvet, gold and fur trim $80/OBO 

for set. 218-546-6221. tfn 

wAGNER PRO GOLD CONtRACtOR 

SERIES PAINt SPRAYER, .4 

HP motor, flow rate .33 GPM, 

Pressure .2500 PSI, Max tip size 

New .015", 25' x1/4" hose, Power 

Source 110V AC, Max amps 8.5A, 

used very little. New $315 asking 

$200 Call 218-534-7610. tfn 

Pet Care & Services 

DOGPAtCH- Expert grooming and 

boarding 218-927-4353 tfn 

Real Estate 

1/2 Acre, Morrison township, 

older mobile home. Contact 

Robert Chute, 215 3rd St. SE 

#207, Aitkin, MN 56431 w52 

PRICE REDUCED TO $32,000! 

LAND FOR SALE! 5 ACRES, 

wooded and open, approximately 

11 miles to Mille Lacs Lake and 

2 miles to South Long Lake. tar 

road frontage, quiet area. Call 

218-764-2353. Please leave 

message if no answer. tfn 

Powerful 

Network. 

Powerful 

Value. 

JW Electric of Aitkin, MN • 218-330-8724 

Commercial • Residential • Licensed • Bonded • 

Insured w39-2010 

Excavating 

John benson Excavating • Septic Systems, 

Building Site Prep, Demolition, Backhoe, Dozer, track 

Skidsteer work. Black Dirt & fill. 218-678-3031 or 218- 

821-8719 w17 

Flooring Materials & Installation 

Hudrlik Carpet & Tile • 218-927-6633 

After 59 years, our reputation is still our best guarantee! w13 

Glass 

Aitkin Glass Service 

36770 - 390th Ave., Aitkin 

218-927-4624 • 800-958-6442 

Auto • Residential • Commercial Glass Installation tfn 

Home Video Transfer 

C-I Video Production • 800-622-8222 • 218-545-1078 

Preserve your precious memories. transfer your 

home movies, pictures, slides and VHS to DVD; 16mm, 

8mm, camcorder tapes, other media. Duplication of 

CD’s and DVD’s w52 

Real Estate 

Real estate Wanted 

Large Parcels of Land or 

Lakeshore Private Party 

612-868-6223 

Services 

EMBROIDERY, screen printing, 

banners, trophys/plaques...All 

your advertising needs. Shirts 

Plus, Downtown Aitkin. 218-927- 

2837. tfn 

DONA'S PLACE • CUStOM EMBROI- 

DERY, transfers, 1-100 pieces, jackets, 

Shirts, Caps, Etc. Palisade 218-845- 

2896, 866-593-2896 w11 

INSURANCE - Excellent rates 

& coverage. Auto (standard 

& risk), home, business, 

recreational vehicles. Jamie 

Koop Insurance, Crosby, 

218-546-8304. tfn 

PRINTING - Commercial/Personal. 

Letterhead, Envelopes, 

Business Cards, Invitations, 

funeral folders, flyers, Custom 

Layout & Design, Much More! No 

job too big or too small. Call Eric 

at the NewsHopper for your free 

quote, 218-927-6990 or 1-800- 

927-4498. tfn 

NewsHopper 


Aitkin • 218-927-6990 

1-800-927-4498 

Hours: Mon. & Tues. 

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Wed. - Fri. 

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Wanted 

tRACtORS: want to buy crawler 

tractors, wheel loaders, and farm 

tractors. Any condition. Also new 

and used parts for sale. kugler 

Salvage, Inc. 26793 Co. Hwy. 22, 

Erhard, MN 56534. 1-800-874- 

2130. website: www.kuglersalvage.com. 

tfn 

wanted: A good used A4LD automatic 

transmission for 1987 

ford Ranger, 2.9 motor 218-652- 

2786 w51 

Wedding 

CAkE tOP Double glass hearts 

with doves at top with white lace. 

Comes with protective plastic 

container $25/OBO, Call 218- 

546-6221. tfn 

CAkE tOP 25th Anniversary silver 

and white. Comes with domed 

clear display case. $10/OBO. Call 

218-546-6221. tfn 

HEADPIECES white satin with 

beading. $50 each /OBO. Call 

218-546-6221. tfn 

Hopper’s Helpers 

Service Directory 

Landscaping • Lawn Services 

R & R Landscaping & Tree Removal•218-927-2855 

for all your excavating and landscaping needs. Patios, 

Boulder walls, Rip Rap Rock, Sod, Class 5, Driveways, 

Building Pads, Basements, Road Building, Black Dirt, 

Sand, Gravel. for fREE estimates call Greg 

218-839-3371 or 218-927-2855; www.randrtrl.com w11 

Pet Care Service 

DOGPATCH • 218-927-4353 

Expert Pet Grooming & Boarding Services. west of Aitkin 

on Cedar Brook Rd. tfn 

Plumbing & Heating 

GRAvELLE PLUMbING & HEATING •218-927-2624 

Air Conditioning & Ventilation. Sales • Heating • Installations 

• Service • Lennox • Buderus • wirsbo w13 

Pole Buildings 

von Gross Pole buildings 

Lic. #20408955 • 218-927-2408 • 877-331-7671 w3 

Printers/Printing 

Lakeland Printers • 320-676-3167 

full color / black and white copies • Auction bills 

Specialize in single and multi-colored inserts w12 

Property Maintenance 

Painting, Staining, Power washing, Lawncare, 

Property Maintenance, Cleaning & 

More...Call Mike 218-820-0142 w14 

Roofing 

A-1 Roofing • 218-678-2089 

Commerical & Resdiential 

40+ Years Experience w13 

Dave Thorp Construction • 320-676-8277 

Residential Roofing, Carpentry Lic. #20455133 w15 

Satellite TV Service 

Enberg’s Tv Since 1954 • 218-927-2988 

Dish Network, Antenna, tower and tV 

LG HD Tv • 1-888-ENBERGS w12 

Septic Service 

Kangas Enterprises, Inc. • 1-218-768-2575 

Septic Pumping • Portable toilets • Septic Systems 

Excavating • CCtV Sewer Line Camera Lic. #2526 w13 

Lynn’s Sewer Service. • 1-218-821-9153 

Mound Systems starting at $6,000., Upgraded Mounds 

from $8,000., Rock Retaining walls. Basements Dug and 

Backfilled from $3,500. Licensed/Bonded/Insured. w12 

Siding Contractors 

A-1 Roofing • 1-218-678-2089 

windows • Siding • Roofing • Soffit • fascia • Vinyl 

Steel • Aluminum • wood • Brands: Rollex, Emco 

fREE EStIMAtES, Licensed & Insured w14 


Wedding 

wEDDING GOwNS - SIzE 12 

All jessica McClintock with no 

trains. One ivory satin with short 

sleeves $150/OBO, one white 

satin with short sleeves $150/ 

OBO and one white satin with 

spaghetti straps $150/OBO. Call 

218-546-6221. tfn 


Beautiful contemporary Alfred 

Angelo white satin gown with 

train. Sleeveless basket weave 

bodice with jewel neckline and 

beads. (Orig. $750) $250/OBO. 

Ivory satin sleeveless gown with 

lace bodice and bow at waist with 

jewel neckline. (Orig. $750) 

$250/OBO 218-546-6221. tfn 


Bianchi white satin gown with 

short sleeves and beads and short 

train. (Orig. $750) $250/OBO. 

PC Mary's white satin gown with 

double spaghetti straps and no 

train. (Orig. $750) $250/OBO. 

Bridal Original white satin sleeveless 

gown with cathedral train 

(Orig. $750) $250/OBO 218- 

546-6221. tfn 

Wedding 


forever Yours white satin gown 

with rows of white pearls around 

square neckline, empire waist 

and short sleeves, no train. (Orig. 

y $600) $200/OBO Ivory Bonny 

gown sleeveless beads and short 

train. (Originally $750) $250/ 

OBO. Ivory jessica McClintock 

gown sleeveless, no train (Originally 

$600) $200/OBO 218-546- 

6221. tfn 

BRIDAL VEILS - with headpieces 

$25/OBO 218-546-6221 tfn 

Weight Loss 

Suzanne Somers' SOMERSIzE 

weight Loss Plan includes VHS 

tapes, 6 cassestte tapes , Somersize 

recipe book, Suzanne 

Somers' Eat, Cheat, and Melt the 

fat Away Recipe Book and storage 

binder. Plus 3 Suzanne 

Somers books: Eat, Cheat and 

Melt the fat Away; fast & Easy and 

Somersize Desserts. $60/OBO 

218-546-6221. tfn 

It’s all about the 

circulation! 

Advertise in the NewsHopper and get results! 

Call 218-927-6990 (Aitkin) or 218-454-4017 (Brainerd) 

and learn what our circulation can do for you! 

To add your business to the 

Hopper’s Helpers Service Directory, 

contact the NewsHopper at 218-927-6990, 

1-800-927-4498, fax: 218-927-6980 

or e-mail: hopper@emily.net 

Tax Preparation 

for reliable tax preparation and help in 

accounting call Arvidson Tax & Accounting 

Sherry k. Arvidson 218-927-4825 w24 

Tree Removal 

R & R Landscaping & Tree Removal 

218-927-2855 • tree Removal, Stump Grinding, 

Storm Damage Cleanup, Aerial truck, Land & Lot Clearing, 

trail Brushing, Ditch Cleaning. for fREE estimates 

218-839-3371 or 218-927-2855; www.randrtrl.com w11 

Water / Well Drilling 

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Why Jesus is better 

than Santa Claus 

By Rev. James Spellman of Ohio 

Santa lives in the North Pole . . . 

Jesus lives everywhere. 

Santa rides in a sleigh . . . 

Jesus rides on the wind and walks on water. 

Santa comes but once a year . . . 

Jesus is an ever-present help. 

Santa fi lls your stockings with goodies . . . 

Jesus supplies all your needs. 

Santa comes down your chimney uninvited . . . 

Jesus stands at your door and knocks, 

Then enters your heart when invited. 

You’ll have to wait in line to see Santa . . . 

Jesus is as close as the mention of His name. 

Santa lets you sit on his lap . . . 

Jesus lets you rest in His arms. 

Santa doesn’t know your name, 

He says, “Hi little boy or girl, what’s your name?” . . . 

Jesus knew your name before you did. 

Not only does He know our names, 

He knows our address too, and our history and future 

And He knows how many hairs are on your head. 

Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly . . . 

Jesus has a heart full of love. 

All Santa can offer is HO, HO, HO . . . 

Jesus offers help, health and hope. 

Santa says, “You better not cry,” . . . 

Jesus says, “Cast all your cares on Me for I care for you.” 

Jesus makes new life, mends wounded hearts, 

repairs broken homes and builds mansions. 

Santa may make you chuckle, but . . . 

Jesus gives you joy that is your strength. 

While Santa puts gifts under your tree . . . 

Jesus became our gift and died on a tree. 

It’s obvious there is really no comparison. 

We need to remember who Christmas is all about. 

We need to put Christ back in Christmas, 

Jesus is the Reason for the Season. 

Merry Christmas! 

From the NewsHopper staff 

One of the many Nativity scenes at Bethlehem Lutheran Church’s Nativity tea. 

CONNIE PETTERSEN, PHOTO 


Be a responsible entertainer 

It’s the season for hosting 

holiday parties filled with 

family, friends, food and fun. 

So whether you’re hosting an 

intimate dinner party for family 

or a gathering for clients 

and colleagues, ensure it’s a 

fun, safe event by encouraging 

your guests to designate 

a driver before toasting the 

season. To help promote 

responsible holiday revelry 

among adults, here are some 

simple tips to keep in mind. 

1. When serving alcohol 

beverages, serve food. 

2. Offer non-alcohol beverages. 

Have something for 

everyone: soft drinks, coffee 

and other non-alcohol beverages, 

such as O’Doul’s, 180 

or Monster. 

3. Serve each guest one 

drink at a time. Spacing 

drinks throughout a party can 

help your guests stay within 

their personal limits. Never 

force drinks on anyone. If 

serving wine, do not keep 

refreshing unfi nished glasses 

as this makes it diffi cult for 

guests to keep track of how 

much they’re drinking. 

4. Serve “measured” drinks. 

Beer and fl avored malt beverages 

contain 4.2 to 6 percent 

alcohol by volume and come 

in standard-size packages, 

so it’s easy to keep track of 

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Judy Barrows, Ironton 

Betty Brager, Crosby 

Gladys VanVickle, Crosby 

Beatrice Bridge, Aitkin 

how much you are drinking. 

Hard liquor drinks can 

have dramatically different 

amounts of alcohol, as well 

as calories and carbohydrates. 

Many factors contribute to 

these wide variances: brands 

of liquor used, alcohol by 

volume in brands chosen, 

drink recipe, mixers and 

bartender’s pouring preferences. 

If you choose to serve 

hard liquor, use a shot glass 

or jigger to avoid making 

drinks too strong. 

5. Consider how different 

types of alcohol are consumed. 

The amount of time 

during which an alcohol 

beverage is consumed greatly 

impacts how alcohol is absorbed 

into the body. Beer 

is widely recognized as a 

beverage of moderation and 

versatility. It is consumed 

throughout a meal, a sporting 

event, at a bar or party with 

friends, or simply while relaxing 

at home. Even though a 

12-ounce beer may contain 

the same amount of alcohol 

as a 1 1/2-ounce shot of 

80-proof liquor, a beer is enjoyed 

leisurely, while a shot 

is usually consumed in one 

swallow. 

6. Stop serving alcohol at 

least one hour before the 

party ends. Serve desserts and 

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other foods, coffee and soft 

drinks. But remember: none 

of these eliminate alcohol 

from the body — only the 

passage of time will do that. 

7. Help your friends get 

home safely. As a real friend, 

encourage your guests to 

designate a driver when they 

arrive. And don’t ever hesitate 

to call a cab or ask someone 

to spend the night if they may 

have had too much to drink. 

The good news is that designating 

a driver has become 

second nature to most adults. 

According to a recent survey 

conducted by Nielsen 

Media Research, 154 million 

American adults have been or 

have used a designated driver 

— that’s roughly half the U.S. 

population. 

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