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OBITUARIES
Scott R. Winegarner, 42, of Crosby, died Mon., March
10, 2008, in Grand Rapids, MI.
Services were held Mon., March 17, 2008, at Assembly
of God Church in Crosby. Burial was in the
Lakewood Cemetery in Crosby.
He was born Sept. 3, 1965, in Aitkin, to Donald and
Darlene (Isensee) Winegarner. He was a member of the
Operating Engineer Union, Local 49, and was working
in Grand Rapids, MI.
Andrew “Andy” M. Skaj, 67, of
Aitkin, died Tue., March 11, 2008,
at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in
Minneapolis.
Services were held Sun., March 16, 2008, at St.
James Catholic Church in Aitkin. Burial was in the
Rabbit Lake Cemetery, rural Aitkin; Military honors
were provided by the Aitkin VFW and American Legion
Posts.
He was born Oct. 29, 1940, at Holdingford to Alexander
and Helen (Varhalla) Skaj. He moved with his family
to Aitkin at a very young age and then they moved to
Chicago for a time before returning to Aitkin. He attended
schools in McGregor and Aitkin, graduating from
Aitkin High School in 1958. He then entered the military
serving in the US Marine Corps from 1958 to 1962.
Upon his discharge he returned to Aitkin and worked
a short time driving milk truck. He then answered an
ad at the Aitkin Independent Age and was hired as a
typesetter. In the late 1960s he began operating a small
offset press. He served as general manager for several
years and in 1996 he became the commercial printing
manager. He retired after having worked there for 40
Marianne A. Ernst, 83, of Crosby, formerly of Anoka,
died March 13, 2008, at Cuyuna Regional Care Center
in Crosby.
Services were held Wed., March 19, 2008, at Koop
Funeral Home in Crosby. Burial was in the Gethsemane
Methodist Church Cemetery, Circle Pines.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law,
Dan (Mercy) Raynor, Kansas City, MO; daughters and
sons-in-law: Debra (Dick) Poirer, Phoenix, AZ; Patricia
Erick Stanley Splettstoeszer, 72, of Ironton, died Sat.,
March 15, 2008, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in
Minneapolis.
Services were held Tue., March 18, 2008, at Salem
Lutheran Church in Deerwood. Burial was in the Lakewood
Cemetery in Crosby.
He was born Sept. 26, 1935, in Deerwood Township
to Stanley and Aimar (Ford) Splettstoeszer. He married
Glenna Turner on Sept. 28, 1963. He was an area
locksmith and saw sharpener for many years. He was
a member of the Salem Lutheran Church, Deerwood;
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Andrew M. Skaj
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He is survived by his mother, Darlene, Crosby; brothers
and sisters-in-law: William (Marlene) Winegarner,
Greeley, CO; Roger (Stephanie) Winegarner, Crosby;
sister and brother-in-law, Delores (Charles) Bergan,
Victor.
He was preceded in death by his father and brother,
Donny Winegarner.
Arrangements were with the Koop Funeral Home
of Crosby.
plus years. He married Mary Hart on Oct. 7, 1967, in
McGregor. He was a member of the Aitkin Lions and
was currently the gambling manager; Aitkin Rotary;
the Dam Lake Sportsman’s Club; Knights of Columbus;
Minnesota Newspaper Association where he worked at
their museum at the State Fair for many years; past
president of the Aitkin Chamber of Commerce; had
served as president for Dollars for Scholars; served on
the Glen Township Board for over 35 years and had held
several positions; was a member of St. James Catholic
Church; and was a lifetime member of the Aitkin VFW
and American Legion Posts.
He is survived by his wife, Mary, Aitkin; daughter and
son-in-law, Amy (Dave) Field, Sammamish, WA; son
and daughter-in-law, Joe (Tawnya) Skaj, Aitkin; five
grandchildren; mother, Helen Priem, Aitkin; brother and
sister-in-law, Jim (Charlene) Skaj, Sylmar, CA; sister and
brother-in-law, Pat (Al) Melser, Embarrass; mother-inlaw,
Lorraine Hart, Aitkin; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Arrangements were with the Sorensen-Root-Thompson
Funeral Home of Aitkin. Go to www.srtfuneral.com
to sign the online guest register.
(Lawrence) McKenzie, Crosby; nine grandchildren and
10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert
and Gladys Seiler; husbands: Arthur Raynor, Howard
Bixler and Harry Ernst; brothers: William and Robert
Newstrom.
Arrangements were with the Koop Funeral Home
of Crosby.
Erick S. Splettstoeszer
the Cuyuna Range Masonic Lodge #276, Crosby; 2003
Hiram Award recipient; a member of the Scottish Rite
and Aad Shrine, Duluth.
He is survived by his wife, Glenna; sons and
daughter-in-law: Martin (Tena) Splettstoeszer, Ironton;
Roger Splettstoeszer, Ironton; brother and sister-inlaw,
Robert (Lorraine) Splettstoeszer, Brainerd; sisters
and brothers-in-law: Katherine Olander, Emily; Louise
(Lewis) Forsmark, Bloomington; Mary (Arvin) Packer,
Park Rapids; Betty (Lester) Shankle, Mishawaka, IN;
and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his
parents and sons: Daniel, Brent and
Scott Splettstoeszer.
Arrangements were with the Koop
Funeral Home of Crosby.
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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
p.m.; 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 Christ of
LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Aitkin — Co. Rd. 12, Chapel Ph. 218-927-4454; Bradley Deuermeyer,
Br. President, 218-927-3875; Priesthood/Relief Society, 10; S.S. 11; Sac.
Mtg. 11:50
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
Merrifield — 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.
Merrifield — Ossipee Community, Pastor Ralph Hegman; SS 9:15; Service
10:30; Wed. Bible Study Prayer, 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 9:30 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; Confirm./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 9:00; handicapped accessible.
Hill City — Rev. Russ Christensen; Worship 10:45 a.m.
McGregor — Pastor Russ Christensen .Worship 8:45; S.S. 10:15.*
Palisade - Pastor Russ Christensen (Closed until April).
Cutler — Pine Lake Chapel, Rev. Judith A. Clark; Worship 8:30; SS 9.
Wesleyan
Emily — Rev. Jeff Drake; Worship 9; Friendship Time 10; SS 10:30; Wed.
Activities 6:30 p.m.; 218-763-HOPE.

OBITUARIES
Betty Jean Bobseen, 78, of Aitkin, died Sun., March
16, 2008, at Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.
Services will be held Sat., March 29, 2008, at 11 a.m.
at United Methodist Church in Aitkin with Rev. Judith
Clark officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to the service.
Burial will be in the Bennettville Cemetery.
She was born March 11, 1930, in Aitkin County
to Louis and Alida (Norgen) Keil. On Sept. 11, 1947,
she married Frank Bobseen, Jr., in Aitkin. She was a
member of the flower club in Hazelton Township, 500
card club, United Methodist Church, Pine Lake Chapel,
and was a Brownie and Girl Scout leader.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law:
Daniel (Krys) Bobseen, Aitkin; Mark Dinon, St. Paul;
daughters and sons-in-law: Mariann (William) Borden,
Focus on the Family
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(800) A-FAMILY (232-6459)
Bill protects Downs babies
by Josh Montez
It’s been estimated that
more than 80 percent
of babies diagnosed in
the womb with Down
syndrome are aborted.
A bill making its way
through Congress hopes
to turn those numbers
around by making sure
parents do not feel that
their only option is to
end a life. The bill requires
doctors to inform
parents of babies
diagnosed with Downs,
spina bifida and other
ailments about the latest
information on their
child’s condition and tell
them about available
support services. Deirdre
Betty Jean Bobseen
II, Aitkin; Alida (David) Scott, Palisade; Diane Halligan,
Aitkin; Amy (Timothy) O’Brien, Wesley Chapel, FL; sonin-law,
John Seberg, Aitkin; brother and sister-in-law,
Donald (Lois) Keil, Aitkin; sisters and brothers-in-law:
Charolette (Peter) Brown, Aitkin; Beverly Paulson, Aitkin;
Bonita (Lewis) Besch, Aitkin; 12 grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank,
Jr., in 1995; daughter, Susan Seberg; brother, Glen Keil;
infant sister, Donna Mae Keil; brother-in-law, Lloyd
Paulson; 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.
McQuade with the U.S.
Conference of Catholic
Bishops says options
are needed to counter
the pressure to abort.
“Some of it comes from
the medical community
itself, some from wellmeaning
family members
and others who
see a child with a disability,
whether severe
or not so severe, they
see that child as somebody
whose quality of
life isn’t worth living.”
David Prentice of the
Family Research Council
is convinced that when
parents are given options
they’ll act responsibly.
“When parents get accurate
information and
see that there is hope
to deal with this situation
in another way,
they tend to go to the
idea of defending life
and preserving life.”
Jill Stanek, a former
nurse, says it would also
keep parents from making
a decision they will regret.
“I’ve never met a mom
who did the right thing,
who delivered her baby,
even if she could only
hold her baby for a
few minutes after that
baby was born until
that baby died, who regretted
her decision.”
The bill has bipartisan
support.
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carter torgerson
Carter Julius Torgerson, a boy, weighing 6 lbs., 11.8 ozs., was born March 10, 2008, at Riverwood
Healthcare Center in Aitkin, to Jennifer Stofferahn and Andrew Torgerson of Aitkin. Grandparents
are: Anthony and Amy Stofferahn, Aitkin; Kelly Wilson, Grantsburg, WI; and Andrew Torgerson.
Charlie Mindrum
Charlie Mae Mindrum, a girl, weighing 6 lbs., 15.8 ozs., was born March 10, 2008, to Katie Sandstrom
and Tony Mindrum. Grandparents are: Paul and Maria Sandstrom, Aitkin; Lester Mindrum, Palisade;
Barb Lund, Palisade; Ann Mindrum, Auburn, CA. Great-grandparents are: Loraine Mindrum, Aitkin;
Joyce Luke, Palisade; Ruth and Jerry Sandstrom, Aitkin; and Walter Klinefelter, California.
wyatt winter
Wyatt Winter, a boy, weighing 7 lbs., 7 ozs., was born March 17, 2008, at Riverwood Healthcare
Center in Aitkin, to Jessica and Travis Winter of Aitkin. Grandparents are: Mike and Beth Foust,
Lester Prairie; and Richard and Joyce Winter, Lester Prairie.
Historic Bethlehem Lutheran Church has had a face lift
The congregation of Bethlehem
was formed in the early
1890’s by Swedish immigrants
to Nordland Township in
Aitkin County. In 1897, members
built the original church
upon a foundation of rock
and heavy timber. For 110
years people have come to
worship in this now historic
building. Although the kerosene
lamps are still in place,
electric lights were installed
in 1960. The 1980’s saw the
building of a Fellowship Hall
on the church grounds and
the first indoor plumbing.
In the 1990’s the hall was
increased in size.
Now in her 112th year, the
time has come for another
change. The original plaster
had begun to crack, therefore
the side walls and ceiling
were sheet rocked. The chancel
area retains the original
plaster. New wainscoting of
oak was installed by members
of the congregation.
A focal point in the sanctuary
is a painting of Jesus extending
a hand to the Apostle
Peter as he began to sink in
the waters of the Sea of Galilee.
A gift to the congregation
from the Luther League, this
original oil painting by August
Klagstad (1866-1949) was
placed above the alter in 1918.
New paint colors were chosen
to highlight this painting. The
original altar, altar rail, and
pulpit remain under a fresh
coat of white paint with gold
accents.
This winter worshippers
met in the Fellowship Hall on
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Hwy. 210 East • Aitkin
218-927-2113 • 100 Hwy 210 E. • Aitkin
H District 6 Candidate
H Lifelong resident of Itasca County
H Farmer in Splithand Township
H Treasurer on the Itasca County Soil,
Water & Conservation Board
H Board member of the Itasca County
Fair for 33 years, President for 25
years, currently Vice President
H Served on Minnesota State Fair Board
for 15 years, served as chairman for
two years, retired in 2001
H Former Splithand Township Supervisor
H Served as a Itasca County Deputy
Sheriff for seven years
H Served in National Guard 1963-1975
H MN Fair Person of the Year - 2008
Lake Country Power Members
Re-Elect Donald C. Simons
to be a Director of your Co-op
I would appreciate your support by voting at the annual meeting or
mail your ballot. I have good working relationships with legislators on
both the State and Federal levels.
We are making progress improving operations and service at Lake
Country Power. We are once again focusing on being a power distribution
company owned by you, the members. I will do my very best to
represent your best interests and we will continue to move in that positive
direction.
Primary Goals: To deliver reliable electricity at the lowest possible
rate. I would like to represent persons in my district in a fair and equal
manner. I will continue to work with other board members to make good,
sound judgements on the behalf of District 6 and the co-op in general. I
will also continue to be receptive of the peoples ideas and concerns in
District 6.
District 6 - Aitkin County: Serving the townships of Hill Lake, UN
52-25, UN 52-24; Ball Bluff, UN 52-22, UN 51-25; Verdon, Cornish, UN
51-22.
District 6 - Itasca County: Serving the townships of Lone Pine, Trout
Lake, UN 55-23, UN 54-26; Harris, Blackberry, Feeley, Goodland, Sago,
Spang, Splithand, Wawina, Wildwood.
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