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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. NewsHopper TM December 22, 2007 3 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. EARLY DEADLINE FOR THE NEW YEAR HOLIDAY! Deadline for the Sat., Jan. 5 issue is Fri., Dec. 28 at Noon
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