16th Annual World Famous Fish House Parade

Transcription

The NewsHopper furnished FREE, because of the advertisers. Please let them know you appreciate it.
Vol. 8 • Issue 46
Sat., November 17, 2007
First Copy FREE,
subsequent copies
$1 per copy.
PRST STD
U.S. Postage
PAID
Princeton, MN
ZIP CODE 55371
Permit No. 161
202 Minnesota Ave. N., Aitkin• 218-927-6990 • Fax: 218-927-6980
21 Washington St., Brainerd • 218-454-4017 • Fax: 218-454-4018
hopper@emily.net • www.NewsHopper.net
2003 Honda Accord EX
1-866-624-5800 • LOCATED ON W. WASHINGTON ST., BAXTER
Visit: imgrundmotors.com for complete inventory!
We Service All Foreign and Domestic Vehicles
What’s
Inside
Weekly
Obituaries/Births
Pages 4, 5 & 6
Entertainment
Page 6, 7 & 12
Legal Notices
Page 21
Classifieds
Pages 18-20
Game Warden 9
Page 10
Energy Options
Page 22
Ironton City
Council
Page 8
DNR Stories
Page 14
Salvation Army
Page 13
$12,995
OIL CHANGE
ONLY $19.99
EVERYDAY
MOST VEHICLES
1 FREE HOUR
OF SERVICE
For every 4 hours performed.
Must present coupon at time of
service. Expires 1-20-08
16th Annual World Famous Fish House Parade
Skip Black Friday and the
malls and venture to Aitkin
for the much-anticipated
Fish House Parade. Now
in its 16th year, the parade
draws some 5,000 - 10,000
spectators keen on seeing
the procession of wacky
shanties.
Aitkin’s World Famous
Fishhouse Parade’s 2007
Grand Marshal — RONALD
MCDONALD!
The townsfolk gather
each year, the day after
Thanksgiving, to regale the
coming of Minnesota’s longest season– Winter! This
annual ritual experience is
punctuated by the remarkable parading of ice fishing
houses loaded on trailers,
in pick-up truck boxes, or
other means of conveyance
on their way to the 365
frozen lakes surrounding
this rural Minnesota community.
The craziness begins the
Friday after Thanksgiving in downtown Aitkin
as Aitkin’s World-Famous
Fish House Parade hits
the street at 1:00 p.m. on
Nov. 23, 2007. The parade
was spawned from a keen
sense of humor sharpened
by dry Scandinavian wit
and hardened by long Minnesota winters.
This is not just your typical parade or ice fish houses. The ice fish houses
paraded are decorated in
wacky and outrageous
manners, with the goal of
each fisherman trying to be
more extreme and humorous than the next. On they
parade, driven like salmon
feeling the urge to head upstream-- nothing will stop
this ritual procession.
Don’t miss the fun! Bring
your camera, your appetite,
and your sense of humor.
There is also live music
featuring “Ninety to The
Dozen” at Butler’s after the
parade, food, crafts for sale,
retail promotions, Mr. &
Mrs. Santa Claus, and much
more going on the day of
the parade.
2
November 17, 2007
NewsHopperTM
Houston Ford & Dodge
H OME OF THE FREE
L IFETIME P OWERTRAIN W ARRANTY
Up to
Stop in
and check
out our
Manager
Specials !
$9,000 Off
New 08 F450 Super Duty
00 JEEP WRANGLER
#30294
SALE PRICE:
$14,995
#70678
SALE PRICE:
-4.0L
-Alloy Wheels
-CD Player
PER MONTH:
$299*
06 FORD FUSION SE
SALE PRICE: -15,XXX Miles
$16,995
#30309
PER MONTH:
$319*
04 FORD RANGER
$15,995
#70706
-Hard Top &
Soft Top
-4.0L
-6Cyl
-Power Seat
-Power Locks
PER MONTH:
$375*
07 DODGE CALIBER SXT
SALE PRICE: -Air Conditioning PER MONTH:
$14,499
-Cruise Control
-5000 Miles
$319*
#11141a
05 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY
SALE PRICE:
$18,900
-1 Owner
-Very Clean!!
-Limited
PER MONTH:
$354*
#11050a
04 BUICK RENDEVOUZ
SALE PRICE:
#51659c
PER MONTH:
-Navigation
-Leather
-Sun Roof
$11,998
$268*
99 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
SALE PRICE:
$5,500
-V6
-Automatic
-Air Conditioning
PER MONTH:
$199*
#51786a
06 F150 SUPERCREW FX4
PER MONTH:
SALE PRICE: -18,XXX Miles
$26,750
#30287a
02 DODGE CARAVAN SPORT
SALE PRICE:
$8,695
#70685
$500*
-1 Owner
-Leather
-Automatic
-Air Conditioning
-Power Windows
PER MONTH:
$199*
07 FORD FREESTYLE LTD
SALE PRICE:
$25,900
-3.0L 6 Cyl.
-CD Player
-Keyless Entry
PER MONTH:
$484*
#30306
SALE PRICE:
-CD Player
-Cruise Control
-Automatic
#70710
PER MONTH:
$319*
04 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
SALE PRICE: -Power Mirrors
$15,900
-Power Windows
-Automatic
PER MONTH:
$298*
#30310
03 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ES
Wheel Drive PER MONTH:
SALE PRICE: -All -Leather
$14,998
#70697
05 FORD F150 SUPERCAB
SALE PRICE:
$24,750
#70680
$321*
-DVD
-Lariat
-Power Locks
-Automatic
PER MONTH:
$463*
01 FORD EXCURSION
SALE PRICE: -Power Windows PER MONTH:
$17,900
-Power Locks
-Automatic
WALKER
HWY 371 S.
PINE RIVER
371
� Houston Ford
BRAINERD
PINE RIVER, MN
www.HoustonFord.com
Quad Cab
$335*
06 FORD TAURUS SEL
SALE PRICE:
-19,XXX Miles
-Power Seat
PER MONTH:
$12,950 -Air Conditioning $289*
#51688a
05 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
SALE PRICE: -Leather Interior PER MONTH:
$21,995
#70675
-Flex Fuel
-4X4
$483*
05 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4X4
SALE PRICE:
$18,490
#70683
-Auto
-Air Conditioning
-Cruise Control
PER MONTH:
$346*
05 FORD F150 SUPER CAB
SALE PRICE:
$13,999
#70693
SALE PRICE:
SERVICE OPEN
MON. - FRI. 8-5
SAT. 8-4
-4X4
-Air Conditioning
-Cruise Control
PER MONTH:
$309*
08 FORD ESCAPE
$24,775
*Payments based on 60 months + 10% down + tax, title & license.
“We Do Things Differently Here”
$11,000 Off !
Ram 1500
05 FORD 500 LTD
$16,998
#30307
New 07 Dodge
-CD Player
-Power Locks
-Automatic
PER MONTH:
$463*
HOURS:
Mon.-Fri 8-6
Saturday 8-5
CALL TOLL FREE :
888-837-8009
email: sales@houstonford.com
NewsHopperTM
November 17, 2007
3
Aitkin County Manufacturing Tour - Part II
Several members on the first Aitkin County Manufacturer’s Terry Paulson just finished putting together a smaller drum Paul Eberhardt describes a feature on a new can crusher
Tour check out the Sweetwater barge that TeeMark uses crusher that can do a 55-gallon drum at TeeMark that is manufactured by TeeMark.
for lake water treatment of algae.
now ready for painting.
The first Aitkin County
Manufacturers Tour last
month coincided with Minnesota Manufacturer’s Week.
Aitkin Iron Works, TeeMark
and Mille Lacs Wild Rice
Corporation made up this
year’s tour. The purpose is to
let local manufacturers know
the community appreciates
their jobs, tax base, and other
benefits and to inform the
public of the diverse firms
and products made locally.
TeeMark Corporation
“My dad, Tom Eberhardt,
founded TeeMark in Aitkin
in 1993,” said Paul Eberhardt,
who described their facility
during Aitkin County’s first
Annual Manufacturer’s Week
Tour in late October.
TeeMark first started at
Aitkin Growth downtown,
then relocating near the airport two years later. Paul said
that Aitkin County Growth
was instrumental in helping
them choose Aitkin from
Pennsylvania. Their company
makes a line of metal handling equipment including
standard and custom-design
ladles in various sizes up to
30,000 pounds. They manufacture crushers for cans,
from small aerosol sizes to
large 55-gallon drums. They
do the welding, fabrication
and assembly on site.
“We started out as a foundry
consulting business,” said
Paul Eberhardt. His father
had been an engineer and
developed a line of ladles
and equipment and decided
to diversify. “We now have
the Cadillac of can crushers,”
he added. “There are cheap
models out there, but ours is
the one people like if they
have a large amount of cans
to deal with.”
TeeMark’s crushers do 300
cans an hour and come with
options that include piercing
the can. They drain, separate
contents and eject the can,
while its contents are then
recycled. “We have a machine
designed just for aerosols,”
said Eberhardt. “You have
to capture those fumes and
the contents are under pressure.”
When they first moved to
Minnesota, TeeMark had sixseven employees and now
they have 12.” Eberhardt said.
His company is continuing
to grow, offering employees
a good benefit plan, 401k,
etc. “We like to hang on to
our employees and we don’t
have a lot of turnover.”
Customers are from all over.
They often sell to municipalities and building contractors,
household hazardous waste
processing plants, even paint
manufacturers. A big cus-
tomer is Sherwin Williams
who has rules on how long
they can store a bad product
before it becomes hazardous
waste.
“Sherwin Williams may
have two to three of our
crushers in one warehouse to
recycle a bad batch, off color,
or whatever it is. We get them
empty enough so that scrap
dealers will buy the cans.”
TeeMark’s products made locally are often shipped world
wide, including the Middle
East, Indonesia, Taiwan, Europe and Chili.
TeeMark also has a side
business called “Sweetwater”
with their own barge that
they use to chemically treat
lakes and streams since 1987
using aluminum sulfate to kill
algae with a nutrient-control
sediment treatment. The
treatment usually lasts seven
to ten years, depending on
the amount of phosphorous
coming in from external
sources. Sweetwater has
treated lakes in and out of
state, working with Minnesota PCA, the largest lake being a couple thousand acres.
Most lakes typically treated
have been about 200 acres.
“It is environmentally safe,”
Eberhardt said. “Most drinking water treatment plants
use this as a prefilter coagulant. We treat before the algae
blooms in the spring, often
during spawning season, and
it doesn’t affect the fish at
all.” For more information on
TeeMark, see their website:
www.teemarkcorp.com.
KKIN celebrated Veteran’s Day
BY PHILIP NEESE
KKIN celebrated Veteran’s
Day on the Morning Show,
hosted by Dallas Kurt Smith,
Fri., Nov. 9.
Vietnam guests were Mike
Ellis, Jeff Workman, and Bob Jack Christensen and John
Ihde. WWII guests were McDonald, WWII Veterans.
Jack Christensen and John
McDonald. The veterans described their feelings about
their service, our country, and
reasons why they served.
Listeners called and thanked
Mike Ellis, Jeff Workman and
all veterans for their service.
Bob Ihde, Vietnam Veteran’s
4
November 17, 2007
NewsHopperTM
OBITUARIES
Kathy Lynn Doty
Kathy Lynn Doty, 55, of Pillager, died Sat., Nov. 3,
2007, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud.
Services were held Thur., Nov. 8, 2007, at Bethel
Lutheran Church in Palisade with Rev. Lance Isaacson
officiating.
She was born April 5, 1952, at Martinez, CA to Lawrence and Betty (Wood) Andreoff. She moved with her
family at a young age to Minneapolis where she grew
up and attended schools. She then worked at a nursing
home in New Hope for a time. That is where she met her
husband, Thomas E. Doty. They married May 21, 1971
in Watertown, SD. The lived in Plymouth on Medicine
Lake for a time and then moved to California in 1973.
The lived there until 2001, when they moved back to
Minnesota. The lived in Palisade for a year then moved
to Pillager where they lived since. She was involved
in coaching soccer, worked as a crossing guard and
served as a Den Mother with the Cub Scouts while they
lived in California.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas Doty; sons
and daughters-in-law: Matthew (Rosie) Doty, Las
Cruces, NM; Daniel (Kelly) Doty, Lathrop, CA; and three
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and
brother, Steve.
Arrangements were with the Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home of Aitkin. Go to www.srtfuneral.com
to sign the online guest register.
Marilyn “Mitzi” Koop
Marilyn Ann “Mitzi” Koop, 72, of Crosby, died Mon.,
Nov. 5, 2007, at Cuyuna Regional Care Center in
Crosby.
Services were held Thur., Nov. 8, 2007, at St. Joseph’s
Catholic Church in Crosby. Burial was in the Lakewood
Cemetery in Crosby.
She was born March 19, 1935, in Crosby to Hubert J.
and Faye (Hunter) Fish. She married Phillip James Koop
June 29, 1953, in Minneapolis. She was a member of
St. Jospeh’s Catholic Church.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law:
Rick (Deb) Koop, Ironton; Tom (Kristin) Koop, Brainerd; Jamie (Cheryl) Koop, Ironton; John (Kelli) Koop,
Brainerd; daughter, Mary Koop, Crosby; brothers and
sisters-in-law: Dick (Yvonne) Fish, White Bear Lake;
Jack (Meryl) Fish, Brainerd; Bill (Joanne) Fish, Monticello; Gertrude Fish, Crosby; 11 grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband,
Phillip; two grandsons; and brother, Jim Fish.
Arrangements were with the Koop Funeral Home
of Crosby.
Donald Bonneville
Donald Bonneville, 79, of Aitkin, died
Tue., Nov. 6, 2007, at Riverwood Health
Care Center in Aitkin.
Services were held Sat. Nov. 10,
2007, at Aitkin United Methodist Church with Rev. Judith
Clark and Rev. Larry Foote officiating. Burial was in the
Bennettville Cemetery. Military rites were provided by
the Aitkin Legion Post 86 and the VFW Post 1727.
He was born Aug. 23, 1928, in Aitkin to Albert and
Theresa (Halama) Bonneville. He graduated from Aitkin
High School in 1946. He entered the US Army in 1946
and was discharged in 1948. He earned the WWII
Victory Medal and the Occupation Medal. He married
Romaine Boyd Nov. 4, 1950, at the Maynard Boyd
home. He was a machinist 1st Class and he and his
wife owned the Pine Lake Lumber Company. He was
a member of the Pine Lake Chapel and was a trustee
in the church.
He is survived by his wife, Romaine; daughters and
son-in-law: Julie Bonneville; Debra (Randy) Usher,
Janet Bonneville; and Patty Erickson, all of Aitkin;
sister, Deloras Teske, CA; five grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters
and five brothers.
Roy Crabtree
Roy Richard Crabtree, 51, of Brainerd, died Wed.,
Nov. 7, 2007, at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in
Crosby.
Services were held Sat., Nov. 10, 2007, at First
Baptist Church in Baxter. Burial was in the Lakewood
Cemetery in Crosby.
He was born July 15, 1956, in Crosby to Allen and
Opal (Torgerson) Crabtree. He was a member of First
Baptist Church in Baxter and was active in the area
Alcoholic Anonymous program.
Births,
Open
Houses,
Engagements,
Weddings & Community
Events are published
FREE!
Send your e-mail to
hopper@emily.net
Koop Funeral Home
32 East Main St., P.O. Box 7 • Crosby, MN 56441
C.F. Michaloski, Director • Mary & Nick Zillmer, Owners/Directors
• Traditional, Graveside &
Over 80 Years of Caring
Memorial Funerals
Service on the Cuyuna Range
• Cremation Service
& Surrounding Areas
• Out-of-town Arrangements
• Pre-arrangement Plans
Sorensen-Root-Thompson
Aitkin, MN
218-927-2614
He is survived by his mother, Opal, Crosby; brothers
and sisters-in-law: Allen (Patricia) Crabtree, North
Branch; Floyd (Kathleen) Crabtree, Sartell; sisters and
brothers-in-law: Tina (Donald) Meyer, Baxter; Carolyn
Walker, Brainerd; Nancy (James) Quale, Aitkin; Donna
(Al) Sorensen, Coronado Cays, CA; several nieces and
nephews.
of Crosby.
218-546-5531
S
R
T
McGregor Funeral Home
McGregor, MN
218-768-3136
Traditional • Cremation • Memorials • Pre-Arranged Funerals
Directors:
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
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 Ewald Eisele; SS 9:15; Service
10:30; Wed. Bible Study Prayer, Pastor Ralph Hegman 7:30 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.
INDEPENDENT PENTECOSTAL
Ironton — Iron Range Christian Center; Pastor Dwight Semler; 218-5466523; 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; Confirm./Youth Group Wed. 6 p.m.; 218-692-4228
Deerwood — Salem (ELCA), Pastor D. Anderson; Fall Worship: 8:00 &
10:00 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; 1st & 4th Sun. 11; 3rd 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.
COMMUNITY OF CHRIST
Aitkin — Community of Christ, Elder S. Wasserzieher, 218-678-2506 for Round Lake — Rev. J. Yingling; Worship 9:30.
meeting place and time.
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
Aitkin — Pastor R. Brauer; Worship, Sat. 9:20; Sabbath School 10:20;
CONGREGATIONAL
Aitkin (UCC) — First, Rev. Richard Celley; Worship 10; Comm. 1st Sun.; Trust- Prayer Mtg. Tue. 7 p.m.
ees Mtg., 2nd Sun.; Diaconate Mtg., 3rd Sun.; Adult Bible Study Sun. 9 am.
UNITED METHODIST
Aitkin — Rev. Judith A. Clark; Adult SS and classes for 3 yrs. to 9th grade,
EVANGELICAL FREE
Crosslake — Pastor Fred Cressman; Call for Service Times at 218-692-4141, 9; Worship & Nursery 10:30.
Crosby/Deerwood — Cascade, Rev. Shirley Nelson; Worship 9:45; felemail thelogchurch@crosslake.net
Isle — Pastor Charles Visser; Worship 9; SS 10:15; Wed. Youth Group lowship follows.
Emily — Pastor Lois Hansen; Worship 8:45; fellowship follows.*
6 pm; Adult Prayer 6:30 p.m.
Malmo — SS 9:30; Fellowship 10:30; Worship 10:50; Wed. Care Group Northern Lights Parish (United Methodist) — Pastor Russ Christensen
Cromwell — Worship 11:00; SS 9. Pastor Russ Christensen
9:30
Wright — Pastor Ken Mitchell, 218-426-5115; SS 9:30; Worship, 10:30; Fleming — Worship 10:30; handicapped accessible.
Hill City — Rev. Russ Christensen; Worship 10:30 a.m.
Wed., Bible Study, 7 p.m.
McGregor — Pastor Russ Christensen .Worship 8:45; S.S. 10:15.*
Palisade - Pastor Russ Christensen Worship 9.
EPISCOPAL
Cutler — Pine Lake Chapel, Rev. Judith A. Clark; Worship 9; SS 9.
Aitkin — St. John’s, Holy Comm. or Morning Prayer, Sun. 9
Wesleyan
Emily — Rev. Jeff Drake; Worship 9; Friendship Time 10; SS 10:30; Wed.
Activities 6:30 p.m.; 218-763-HOPE.
NewsHopperTM
November 17, 2007
5
OBITUARIES
Eileen Booth
Eileen Lena Booth, 78, of Bay Lake, died Wed., Nov.
7, 2007, at her home.
Services were held Mon., Nov. 12, 2007, at the Koop
funeral Home in Crosby. Burial was in the Bay Lake
Township Cemetery.
She was born July 29, 1929, in Brainerd, to Sidney
and Alice (Johnson) Skillings. She married Victor V.
Booth Aug. 1, 1944, in Deerwood. She was a retired
technician at the Brainerd Regional Human Services
Center with 26 years of service. She was a member
of Myrin-James American Legion Auxiliary, #443 of
Ironton.
Robert Field
She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law:
Richard Booth, Garrison; Edwin (Jennifer Tuil) Booth,
Deerwood; daughters and sons-in-law: Barbara (Stephen) Gearey, Pine River; Carol (Merrill) Holm, Aitkin;
brother and sister-in-law, Dwight (Karen) Skillings,
Atwater; sister, Lawana Gibbs, Superior, WI; eight
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband,
Victor; sisters, Dorothy Morrall and Donna Hanson;
brother, Donald Skillings.
of Crosby.
Robert William Field, 62, of Crosslake, died Fri., Nov.
9, 2007, at his home.
Services were held Wed., Nov. 14, 2007, at Koop
Funeral Home in Crosby.
He was born Jan. 14, 1945, in Charles City, IA to
Herman and Inez (Rolfes) Field. He married Candice
Rider Nov. 19, 1968, in Watertown, SD.
He is survived by his wife, Candy; son and daughterin-law, Gale (Deanna) Field, Fall Creek, WI; daughters
and sons-in-law: Tammy Gossett, Brooklyn Park; Sarah
(Matt) Barnum, Crosslake; Leanne (Steve) Lamburtus,
Mesa, AZ; Teresa (Daryl) Foster, Chandler, AZ; brother
and sister-in-law, Butch (Patti) Field, Pequot Lakes;
sister, Betty Wetter, Backus; 15 grandchildren; and
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters,
June Evenson and Evelyn Probasco.
of Crosby.
Arthur J. Christensen
Arthur J. Christensen, 89, of Aitkin, died Thur., Nov. 8,
2007, at Riverwood Health Care Center in Aitkin.
Services were held Mon., Nov. 12, 2007, at SorensenRoot-Thompson Funeral Home in Aitkin. Burial was in
the Waukenabo Cenetery.
He was born July 10, 1918, in Bain to Carl and
Bethel (Dixon) Christensen. He worked in the C.C.C.
Camps in Two Harbors. On Sept. 16, 1939, he married
May Bronner in Aitkin. He was a school bus driver in
McGregor and was manager for the Co-op service station in Palisade for over 25 years. He was a member
of the Farmers Union and Bethel Lutheran Church in
Palisade.
He is survived by his wife, May; daughters and
sons-in-law: Doris (David) Handt, Palisade; Dorothy
Lage, Missouri; Francis (Kile) Watson, Coon Rapids;
Karen (Robert “Bud”) Carlson, Bemidji; Marilyn (David)
Ruud; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchldren; 11
great-great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law,
Emaline (Ellis) Halgrimson, Alexandria; many nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by two great-grandchildren; brothers: Rex, Jim and Ben; and his parents Carl
and Bethel Christensen.
MAXWELL
PATTERSON
Maxwell Bryan Patterson, a
boy, weighing 8 lbs., 6 ozs.,
was born Oct. 26, 2007, at
Kanabec Hospital in Mora, to
Aaron and Jessica Patterson
of Mora. Grandparents are
Bryan and Wendi Peysar,
Mora.
TANNER
CARLSON
Tanner Mitchell Carlson, a
boy, weighing 8 lbs., 5 ozs.,
was born Nov. 2, 2007, at Kanabec Hospital in Mora, to Andrea Speers and Troy Carlson
of Dalbo. Grandparents are:
Beth Harthan, Mora; Tim and
Lana Carlson, Stanchfield.
DAKOTA
HARRIS
Dakota Carl Harris, a boy,
weighing 8 lbs., was born Nov.
2, 2007, at Kanabec Hospital
in Mora, Adam and Miranda
Harris of Mora. Dakota is
welcomed home by sibling,
Bailey. Grandparents are: Bob
and Peggy Harris, Sandstone;
Jerome and Eunice Kohlgraf,
McGrath
Jerry S. Barrons
Focus on the Family
www.family.org
(800) A-FAMILY (232-6459)
Jerry S. Barrons, 79, of Pine River, formerly of Brain- He was born May 23, 1928, in Cadillac, MI.
erd, died Thur., Nov. 8, 2007, at the Good Samaritan Arrangements are with the Halvorson-Johnson
Center in Pine River.
Funeral Home in Brainerd.
No services will be held for Jerry.
Martin “Marty” Severson
Martin Leo “Marty” Severson, 59, of Merrifield, died
Thur., Nov. 8, 2007, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in
Brainerd.
Services were held Wed., Nov. 14, 2007, at Immanuel
Lutheran Church in Crosby.
He was born Sept. 25, 1948, in Fort Dodge, IA to
Marvel and Betty (Brisbin) Severson. He was the Center
Township Supervisor, a member of the Ossipee Church
Board and was the owner and operator of Mechanicon-Wheels, and a DOT inspector.
He is survived by his wife, Sandy; mother, Betty
Severson, Crosby; sons and daughters-in-law: Steven
(Lynn) Severson, Merrifield; Ryan (Kati) Severson,
Brainerd; daughters and sons-in-law: Sara Severson,
Orlando, FL; Bobbie Jo (Lee) Midthun, Deerwood; Robin
McFarland, Merrifield; Kathy (Joel) Hartman, Crosby;
Delores Privratsky, Pine River; sister and brother-inlaw, Ann (David) Olson, Chisholm; 16 grandchildren;
and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Marvel, and
two children, Tina and Mikel Severson.
of Crosby.
The NewsHopper has an early deadline for the Nov. 24 issue.
All copy and ad must be in by noon on Nov. 16.
The NewsHopper will be closed for Thanksgiving.
1-877-326-9837
1551 College Road • Baxter
www. ecowater.com
• FREE Water Analysis
Remove Your
• Service All Brands
Water Problems
• Rent to Own
• Water that Stains
• Filters - Distillers
• Hard Water
• Residential - Commercial
• Drinking Water Systems
• Acid Water
• SAVES ON SALT & WATER
• Iron Water
Your EcoWater dealer can perform in-home testing and has access to one
of the largest and best equipped water labs in the world. So whatever your water
problem, depend on your EcoWater dealer to find the solution!
Taste Good Water!
Visit the office of the NewsHopper in Aitkin and quench
your thirst with a glass of FREE
water!
(Compliments of the NewsHopper and Ecowater Systems.)
It’s time for Operation
Christmas Child
BY JOSH MONTEZ
The deadline for getting
school supplies, books, and
special toys packaged and
shipped overseas is fast-approaching.
Hope in a shoebox. That’s
what Operation Christmas
Child, the world relief effort
providing Christmas gifts for
the world’s neediest children, aims to provide. Nov.
12 - 19 is National Collection
Week. Eighty-two year old
Reginald Peterson is working feverishly with his family
to get hundreds of gift boxes
ready for delivery. This is
his 10th year volunteering
with Operation Christmas
Child; he says it keeps him
young.
“It’s so gratifying. All I can
say is that anybody getting
up in years, if you want to
be satisfied; do a job like
this.”
Peterson, a World War
II veteran, often receives
letters from kids across
the country, thanking him
for his service. But he tips
his hat to them, the real
heroes.
“We don’t want the glory
for it at all. God gets the
glory. He’s the one that
works through us. We don’t
work for Him; He works
through us. And it reaches
the people. And if you can
reach the children, you can
reach the parents.”
OCC spokesman Randy
Riddle says people of all
ages can help needy children around the world have
a Merry Christmas.
“One of our national
themes for Operation Christmas Child is ‘the power of
a simple gift,’ the power of
a simple gift that is fueled
by the life-changing gospel
message.”
So whether you’re five or
95, go to samaritanspurse.
org for details on how you
can help make Christmas
bright for kids who need
it most.
Family News in Focus is sponsored by:
Hoses Custom
Built to Fit
Your Needs.
112 Minnesota Avenue • AITKIN
218-927-3728
Call
120 Minnesota Ave. N.
Aitkin
218-927-6400
SPACE AVAILABLE
Appliance Service & Repair
218-927-2027
toll free: 1-888-450-8845
HYYTINEN
Aitkin
at the Stoplights
218-546-7333
1-800-549-3664
Spalding Hotel Building
5 W. Main St. • Crosby
Dr. Murray
A. Smith
Dr. Shannon M. Smith
218-927-6990
800-927-4498
218-927-3117
Hwy. 210 East • Aitkin
NORTHWOOD
EQUIPMENT
RILEY
AUTO
HWY. 210 WEST, AITKIN
SUPPLY
218-927-2140
18 - 2nd Street NW • Aitkin
www.northwoodequipment.com
218-927-2153
218-927-2113 • 100 Hwy 210 E. • Aitkin
6
November 17, 2007
NewsHopperTM
Community
EVENTS
Ongoing Events:
KATELYN
STAFFORD
Katelyn Nicole Stafford, a girl,
weighing 7 lbs., 3 ozs., was
born Oct. 29, 2007, at Kanabec Hospital in Mora, to Nick
and Angie Stafford of Mora.
Katelyn is welcomed home
by sibling, Makayla. Grandparents are: Tom and Mary
Soderstrom, Mora; Dick and
Carmel Stafford, Ogilvie.
AMELIA
THURBER
SOFIE
RYAN
Ameila Joy Thurber, a girl,
weighing 6 lbs., 11 ozs.,
was born Nov. 3, 2007, at
Kanabec Hospital in Mora,
to Traci Butzine and Jacob
Thurber of Sandstone. Amelia
is welcomed home by sibling,
Mickyle. Grandparents are:
Roxanne Butzine; John Skowronek; Vickie Thurber, Sandstone; James Thurber, St.
Paul; Sally Henning, St. Paul;
Mark Thurber, Sandstone.
Sofie Beth Ryan, a girl, weighing 8 lbs., 8.5 ozs., was born
Nov. 6, 2007, at Kanabec
Hospital in Mora, to Ross
and Sarah Ryan of Mora.
Sofie is welcomed home by
sibling, Maren. Grandparents
are: Russell and Margaret
Ryan, Goodridge; Al and Ross
Morkrid and Rory Harger,
Thief River Falls.
Riverwood offers informal,
smoking cessation discussions
You may have thought about
smoking cessation. You want
to stop, but it’s not easy. A
first step in quitting smoking
is to talk about it. Riverwood
Healthcare Center is offering
an informal round-table discussion on smoking cessation
open to anyone interested in
quitting smoking.
Attend a small, relaxed
forum to discuss the personal challenges of smoking
cessation. Riverwood Nurse
Practitioner Janet Larson,
CFNP/PsyNP, will facilitate a
discussion called “Let’s talk
about smoking cessation,”
which will cover hurdles, bar-
riers and ways to overcome
them. Learn about effective
strategies for smoking cessation, how to recognize and
understand behavior habits
and successful products that
can help you quit smoking.
The round-table discussions will be offered on three
dates in Aitkin, Garrison
and McGregor: Riverwood
McGregor Clinic on Nov. 7,
5:30 p.m.; Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin on Nov.
13, 5:30 p.m.; and Riverwood
Garrison Clinic on Nov. 14,
5:30 p.m.
Smoking cessation can be
one of the most difficult life-
style changes that you’ll ever
make. But you don’t have to
face quitting all alone. Riverwood offers support to help
you succeed.
There is no cost to attend
and a light meal will be
served. Please register your
interest in attending by calling Riverwood Education at
218-927-5318.
Is Your Stove Ready
for the Holidays?
Call
Appliance Service
& Repair
Aitkin
218-927-2027
1-888-450-8845
Aitkin Farmers’ Market, Fridays 9 a.m. - 1
p.m., at Pamida parking lot, Hwy. 169 S.
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, 320-2253646.
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 218-9272121 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, confidential 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 1-800-6426143.
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 first
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 floor, 402 Minnesota Ave. N
in Aitkin, 10 a.m. to noon. Contact the
Senior Office, 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 Office
(Security State Bank bldg., 2nd floor).
Counselors will assist with Medicare-related issues. For an appt., call 800-3332433.
McGrath Area Civic Organization, first
Wed., following the first Thurs. of the
month, 9 a.m. at 1865 Cafe.
McGrath City Council, first 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.
MS Support Group, 3rd Mon., 1 p.m., Access North, 105 4th St. NW, Aitkin, 9273748.
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.
November:
16th - Grassroots Concert - “Ray Bonneville”, 7:30 p.m., Nisswa Community Center, $15 adults, $10 children under 12.
17th - Anttila Family Benefit, 5-8 p.m. at the
Ironton Legion
17-18th - Christmas in the Country, Boone’s
1886 House, 12 mi., south of Aitkin on
Hwy 47, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 320-684-2212
17th - Crosby Fire Department Auxiliary’s
turkey raffle and bingo party, 7 p.m. at
the Crosby Fire Hall.
18th - Thanksgiving pancake breakfast and
Child Abuse shoot at the Wealthwood
Rod and Gun Club. Call 218-678-2281
for more information.
19th - Lakes & Pines Community Action
Council Board of Directors meeting,
Lakes and Pines Central office, Mora,
10 a.m.
19th - Dance to the music of Gary Martin,
McGregor VFW, 1-4 p.m.
22nd - Community Thanksgiving dinner,
12 Noon, Cascade United Methodist
Church of Deerwood. Everyone is welcome. To make a reservation, call 5343507.
23rd - Aitkin’s 17th Annual World Famous
Fishhouse Parade, 1 p.m.
23rd - Little Falls Santa Parade, Little Falls.
23rd-25th - Christmas in the Country,
Boone’s 1886 House, 12 mi., south of
Aitkin on Hwy 47, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 320684-2212
24th - Christmas at the Charles A. Lindbergh House from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
24th - Dec. 15th - Kanabec History Center
Christmas Boutique. Mon. - Sat., 10
a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
26th - “Tree of Love” tree-lighting ceremony,
4:30 p.m., Crosby Care Center Activities
Room.
27th - 70-Mile Trail Project Kick-Off Meeting, Warba Community Center, 6-8 p.m.
For more info: www.70miletrail.net.
28th - 70-Mile Trail Project Kick-Off Meeting, McGregor Community Center, 6-8
p.m. For more info: www.70miletrail.net.
28th - Waukenabo Dance, “Gary Martens”
at the Waukenabo Community Center/
Town Hall located 15 mi. N. of Aitkin
on Hwy. 169 to W on CR 3, 1.25 mi. on
left.
28th - The Diamonds, Myles Reif Center in
Grand Rapids, 7 p.m., $20, a fundraiser
for the Volunteers for the Handicapped
Association. Order tickets online: www.
ReifCenter.org or call 218-327-5780.
30th - Grassroots Concert - “Tim Sparks
and Phil Heywood”, 7:30 p.m., Nisswa
Community Center, $15 adults, $10 children under 12.
December:
1st - Santa’s Workshop held at 1st Lutheran
Church, Aitkin.
1st - A Taste of St. James, St. James
Church in Aitkin, 10 a.m. Holiday treats
to sample and order, $2 charge for sampling; 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Silent Auction
of baskets of edibles; 2 p.m. Live Auction of elegant deserts.
1st - Spirit of Christmas Open House and
Cookie Walk at the Depot Museum in
Aitkin.
2nd - Bluegrass Hymn Sing at Isle Baptist
Church, 7 p.m.
2nd - Christmas Tea, Aitkin Library, 3 p.m.
No charge and open to the public.
2nd - Lights of Love Program, McGregor
High School Auditorium, 2 p.m. Sponsored by the McGregor Area Friends of
the Library.
6th - 21st - 12 Days of Christmas, held at
downtown Little Falls businesses.
NewsHopperTM
Spirit of Christmas open house
The Aitkin County Historical Society will be holding their
Annual Spirit of Christmas open house & cookie walk Sat.,
Dec. 1, at the Depot, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The theme for the Spirit of Christmas is “Toys of the
1900’s” Come and enjoy a visit to the days of old and
while here, fill out your Christmas baking with a wonderful selection of cookies at only $3 per dozen. NO SALES
BEFORE 10 a.m. You can pick an assortment of cookies
of your choice. Come early, as they disappear fast!
Recipe books from previous cookie walks will also
be on sale for $3 each.
The annual raffle drawing will be held at 2 p.m.
so if you have not purchased your tickets yet,
now is the time. You don’t want to miss out on
a chance to win a wonderful prize!
CLC spring registration to start
The spring and summer
2008 course schedule at Central Lakes College, Brainerd
and Staples, is now available.
Current students may register online for spring and
summer classes Nov. 13-19,
and new students may begin
registering Nov. 26.
Web-priority registration for
all returning students may be
completed on the Intranet at
www.clcmn.edu/registration.
New students complete the
on-campus admissions process, including orientation
and assessment, before they
are enrolled.
All classes, from Accounting
to Women’s Studies, are listed
in the printed schedule and
at the college Website, www.
clcmn.edu
Online courses are numerous. Evening and weekend
courses are plentiful. Offcampus courses are available
at schools in Holdingford,
Isle, Little Falls, Long Prairie,
Onamia, Pierz, Royalton,
Swanville, and Upsala.
“The Power of 3” allows a
student to take up to three
courses for 10 credits in
just one day – Thursday.
The Web-enhanced classes
provide the flexibility of
online learning enhanced
by face-to-face support from
the instructor. They meet
just five times each during
spring term.
The Power of 3 options are
take one class and attend
five Thursdays or take two
or three classes and come to
class 10 Thursdays.
The spring term runs Jan.
14-May 15, with finals week
May 19-22. Graduation dates
are Wed., May 21 in Staples
and Thur., May 22 in Brainerd.
The summer term is June
9-Aug. 1.
New-student registration
starts in the Admissions Office of either campus, which
may be contacted at 218855-8037 in Brainerd and
218-894-5175 in Staples.
New London artist exhibits work
Robert Mattson of New London is the current exhibiting
artist in the Central Lakes College Gallery on the Brainerd
campus. His paintings are on
display through Dec. 13.
Matson, 64, has been an
artist for 40 years. The Ridgewater College art instructor
has exhibited his work in
shows and art centers predominantly in Minnesota and
Wisconsin.
Don’t expect his artwork to
offer a message. He would
prefer to provide the viewer
with a sense of mystery.
His work is described as
playful at the same time that
it is serious. “I like taking
chances and I’m not afraid
of tripping and falling on my
face,” he said. “Well, once in
a while I’m not.”
The CLC Gallery is open
to the public at no charge
during regular campus hours
and is located across from the
library in the fine arts wing
on the east end of campus.
Central Minnesota
Spring Horsefest
Admission $5.00 for adults and children under 10 FREE $1.00 off
For further information contact Excalibur Enterprises
218-678-4125 • 218-678-2057 fax coati@mlecmn.net
core underlying cause of
the problem. Others on removing the roadblocks and
creating an atmosphere the
body can heal in.
“Symptoms can be tricky,”
Smith explained. “For example, just as a heart attack can
cause arm pain, you can have
an intestinal condition that
causes a skin or arthritic disorder. Specialized tests can
identify a toxicity, parasite or
tissue breakdown that may
contribute. Then, a specific
treatment such as a nutrient,
detoxification, and/or food
plan may be recommended
as part of their program.”
Their techniques have allowed them to see patients
they would have normally
been unable to help. Often
times their patients are looking for a natural approach
to getting healthy or have
not found any solution in
mainstream medicine.
“It’s not unusual for a patient to come to us after
stops at multiple medical
clinics. Their fibromyalgia,
digestive problem, fatigue or
other puzzle just hasn’t been
solved,” Smith said. It has
also changed the patient mix.
This year alone has brought
patients from as far away
as Florida and Washington
State. “They’re often patient
referrals,” Smith said.
When it comes to integrat-
ing new techniques, the
future doesn’t seem to be
any different. The clinic has
recently launched a natural
weight loss program. It uses
principles of endocrinology
(hormones), acupuncture,
body type, and nutrition and
patients are quite pleased
with the results.
“It is more effective than
we had hoped, Smith said.
More energy, lost inches and
better sleep are just some of
the benefits seen.”
Dr. Murray and Dr. Shannon Smith are also committed to educating patients
and the community to have
the skills and tools to stay
healthy. They recently began
a workshop series to do just
that. The workshop series
includes: Cooking for Taste
and Health, Body Restoration (weight loss), Natural
Skin Care, and Detoxifying
Safe and Naturally. Workshops are open to the public
and most are free. They
recommend calling ahead
for a reservation, as seating is
limited and fills quickly.
Dr. Murray and Dr. Shannon Smith have built their
healing center around the
idea that there are no hopeless situations, only those
who lose hope in their situation. Their hope is that the
word and continued health
will spread.
It’s Your Life... Live it in Health!
VALUABLE COUPON
$125
Value
VALUABLE COUPON
FREE
Fat Burning
Analysis
Make an Appt. Today
5 W. Main St., Crosby
218-546-7333
1-800-549-3664
$100
Value
FREE
Consultation,
Exam & X-Ray
Make an Appt. Today
5 W. Main St., Crosby
218-546-7333
1-800-549-3664
Cooking for Taste and Health
Body Restoration (weight loss)
Natural Skin Care
Detoxifying Safe and Naturally
Workshops are open to the public and most are free.
Saturday 9 AM to 7 PM
Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM
at the St Cloud Civic Center
Booth space still available. Reserve your booth now.
Lasers, pulsing electromagnetic fields, space age
nutrients. Sounds like something from a sci-fi thriller.
These are just some of the
things that have been used
by professional athletes,
astronauts and a select few
to heal injuries and illnesses
and enhance performance
and health naturally. Surprisingly, these are also available
now locally.
Dr. Murray and Dr. Shannon Smith of Crosby have
dedicated the past 15 years
to learn, train and acquire
the most advanced methods
of natural healing.
“We were fortunate early on
to train with several doctors
that worked with professional athletes,” Dr. Murray
Smith said. The techniques
were unlike anything they
had seen before. “I remember training with Dr. Jeff
Spencer, Tiger Woods and
Lance Armstrong’s chiropractor. He told me he needed
the best, fastest, quickest
way to get it done right the
first time. That’s been our
standard ever since.”
Their clinic, Cuyuna Family
Chiropractic, uses many of
the methods like cold laser
therapy, ionic detoxifying
cleanses, and blood tests for
hormones and allergies.
Some of the techniques
are focused on finding the
•
•
•
•
April 5 & 6, 2008
Call for your reservation, seating is limited!
Now
1-800-549-3664
or 218-546-7333
Spalding Hotel
Building
5 W. Main St.
Downtown
Crosby
Most Insurance Accepted
Adult
Admission
Save this coupon
and get a dollar
off admission at
the door!
7
Space age health care locally
Sign up for Wellness Workshops!
thing
Some the
for
whole !
family
• Used tack sale
• Pony rides for the kids
• All new clinicians
• Door prizes
• Live horses from many breeds
November 17, 2007
www.cleanlivingchiro.com
8
November 17, 2007
NewsHopperTM
City of Ironton meets
By Kathy Bryan
The Ironton City Council
met Wed., Nov. 7 at City
Hall. Mayor David Hicks
was present as were Council
Members, Thoms, French,
Wynn, Altonen and City
Clerk, Rosemary Caddy.
Laura and Eric Heglund
appeared before the Council to discuss the ongoing
zoning issue of their property “Hidden Jewell”. Mayor
Hicks asked for clarification
concerning the discussion
with Joel Langel, City Attorney, the Council and the
Heglunds from the last City
Council Meeting. Council
Member Wynn stated it was
his opinion that “transient
residency” is the issue in
addition to the method of
advertising for the rental
property. Heglund requested clarification on whether
or not he could apply for
a Conditional Use Permit,
and/or advertise the property as a Bed and Breakfast.
The Council concurred they
did not want to change the
City Ordinance to accommodate the zoning issue,
but were in agreement that
they hoped to work out an
arrangement that would be
satisfactory to all concerned.
Mayor Hicks asked the City
Clerk to contact Attorney
Langel for clarification on
the Conditional Use Permit.
The City Clerk to report
back to the Council at the
next meeting and the Heglunds will appear again
for further discussion on
this issue.
Brief discussion ensued
concerning the use of wells
on property within the City
of Ironton. Existing wells
used for irrigation purposes are not in violation
of the ordinance. A motion
was made and seconded to
prohibit the use of wells in
the future for any purpose.
This does not affect existing wells. The motion was
carried.
There was discussion concerning the Stromberg variance. Stromberg had an
existing chain link fence
erected adjacent to 6th
Avenue and adjacent to the
sidewalk along 4th Street.
Stromberg applied for a
building permit to repair
the existing fence, but then
entirely removed it and
erected a new one. The new
fence is in violation of the
City Ordinance. Stromberg
then applied for an-afterthe-fact variance. City Attorney Langel informed the
Council that if they deny
the variance, the new fence
will have to be removed
and put into the correct
location adhering to the
proper setbacks. A motion
was made and seconded to
grant Stromberg an additional sixty days to proceed
with the variance process.
The motion was carried.
Mayor Hicks requested that
all residents applying for
a building permit in the
future be given a copy of
the ordinance at the time of
application.
Another discussion took
place concerning complaints on the Winona Avenue property brought before the Council last month.
Mayor Hicks received another complaint about the
property. Council Member
Altonen stated the procedure is to send a warning
letter to the resident if a
complaint is made. Council
Member Wynn is not in favor of sending a letter, but
rather volunteered to meet
with the resident in person.
Wynn will deliver a copy
of the City Ordinance concerning the number of cars
allowed to be parked on
residential property. Wynn
will report back to the City
Council at the next meeting
regarding this issue.
A motion was made and
seconded to approve a license for the Ironton Fire
Department to conduct
charitable gambling at the
Myrin-James American Legion Post on Fourth Street.
The motion was carried.
There was discussion
concerning contract negotiations for Teamsters Local
Union No. 346. Council
Member Altonen will contact attorney Terry Foy of
Ratwick, Roszak, Maloney
law firm and ask him to
engage in contract negotiations and report back to
the Council. There was also
discussion concerning the
four City employees whose
salaries were miscalculated.
The City Clerk will speak
to the employees and ask
them if they’re willing to
repay the money. This is
a separate issue from the
contract negotiations taking
place with the Union. Caddy
will inform the Council of
the employees’ decisions in
this regard.
The Council also decided
to charge a $25 fee for water
shut off. If there is a problem with the shut-off, an
additional $50.00 an hour
charge will be assessed. A
motion was made, second
and carried in this regard.
A representative of the Fire
Department discussed the
Cuyuna Range Fire Fighters Association Mutual Aid
Agreement. A copy will be
distributed to members of
the Council for discussion
at the next meeting. A decision was also made to give
the $10,492.00 donation
recently received to the
Ironton Fire Department
Auxiliary.
There being no further
business, the meeting was
adjourned. The City of Ironton City Council meets on
the first and third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.
at City Hall. The meetings
are open to the public.
Affordable Housing Committee’s housing survey report
A group of local citizens
came together to explore ways
of promoting housing development to meet the needs and
desires of people who wish to
continue living in or planning
to relocate to the McGregor
area as they grow older.
To determine if there was
need and desire, a survey
was sent to one member of
each household, age of 50
and up, living in McGregor
and the surrounding area. The response was excellent
– 520 surveys were returned
or approximately 40 percent. The first portion of the survey
identified the participants,
length of residency in Aitkin,
mobility into and out of the
county. About 85 percent of
the respondents remain in
the county the full 12 months.
This is slightly lower than state
average of 93 percent.
Focusing on future needs,
the next group of questions
asked about planning for
a housing change, housing
choices, affordability and location. Across all age groups,
60 percent of the respondents
hadn’t thought about a future
change in their housing situation.
When asked to make a choice
for housing type the most favored were a single family
home and independent living-senior apartments. Affordability seemed to be related to
income - lower incomes opting for zero or reduced rents
and higher income willing to
pay up to $4,000 per month
as well as some commenting
that they would only purchase
their next housing choice.
Location preferences changed
with age – the younger respondents preferred rural or
lakeside, the next age group
moved closer to town while
the eldest preferred residential
neighborhoods with services
nearby. From the responses
it was determined that most
people would prefer to stay
within their current areas
within the county.
And what would determine
if a person had to move? The
overwhelming response was
the death of a spouse. The
other leading causes would
be home too large or costly
(unable to maintain or afford),
nearness to family, inability to
drive or the need for medical
services.
What points were uncovered
in the survey? One, there
needs to be more public
awareness that a housing
change can occur at any age.
Two, housing has to meet the
people’s needs as they age.
Three, a one-fits-all type of
housing unit is not suitable for
everyone. Four, people prefer
to remain where they are and
they do not wish to leave in
order to have their needs met.
Five, people would prefer to
be as independent for as long
as they can so maybe services
such as in home care and assistance should be provided as
well as a housing option.
Stop Lint from Plugging Septic Systems,
Sewer Pipes and Drains
This patented, re-usable filter captures
laundry lint and
non-biodegradable
fibers from washing
machine discharge
water and prevents
drains, sewer pipes
and septic systems
from getting plugged
with those fibers.
• Easy to use
• Easy to clean
• Fits all types of washing machines
A must for every home owner. Don’t do laundry without it!
For more information call
Appliance Service & Repair
Aitkin
218-927-2027
1-888-450-8845
NewsHopperTM
November 17, 2007
9
Minnesota’s Balsam Bough Industry
For many of us, autumn is
a favorite season of splendor.
We enjoy hiking, hunting and
many other activities in the
woods. For many people, it is
also the time of year to collect
boughs for the holiday wreath
industry.
Facts about the wreath
industry:
• The Balsam Bough Partnership, with representatives
from industry, land managers
and gatherers, reminds us the
Minnesota is a leader in the
production of holiday wreaths
in the USA.
• Wreaths and holiday greens
contribute $23 million per year
with most of the sales being
outside of Minnesota.
• Many non-profit groups
such as scouts, 4-H, schools
and churches sell wreaths,
garlands, swags etc., for fund
raising events.
• A study by Dr. Kristen Nelson-University of Minnesota,
indicated that the highest percentage of jobs are provided to
people on the lowest rung of
the economic ladder. For many
people harvesting boughs provide supplemental income and
for many it is their livelihood.
Har vesting Considerations:
While gathering boughs is
a tradition for many people
we need to be focused on the
bigger picture. Remember that
forests provide many things
including: forests products,
habitat for wildlife, maintaining water quality, recreational
opportunities. Having said that,
proper harvesting techniques
are important to maintain
the integrity of our forest resources.
• If you are interested in
harvesting boughs, the first
step may be to talk to the
potential buyer to make sure
you understand their specifications and can meet product
criteria.
• Have the tools you need
— including a plat book.
• Harvest boughs from trees
that are greater than 7 feet
tall.
• To maintain aesthetics,
gather boughs 50 feet from the
road’s edge.
Laws and Regulations:
Permits are required for harvesting balsam bough from
public lands in Minnesota and
can be obtained from Department of Natural Resources
Forestry Offices, Chippewa
and Superior National Forests,
tribal headquarters on reservation lands and county land
management offices.
In 2002, a state law was
enacted that requires individuals who buy more than
100 pounds of cut boughs or
decorative materials in a calendar year to purchase a ‘bough
buyer’s permit.” The permit
requires information to be recorded with the bough seller’s
name and address, a form of
written consent
for picking,
government
permit
number, legal description
or property tax identification
number of the land from which
the boughs are obtained.
The law also requires a permit, written consent or bill of
sale to be carried whenever
cutting, removing or transporting boughs whether the land is
publicly or privately owned.
More Information:
• More information on
harvesting balsam and other
non-timber forest products
can be found on the internet
on the DNR Utilization and
Marketing website: http://
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/um/index.html
• Information on forest
resources can also be found
on the new website for pri-
Emily Charter School sixth grader Cheyenne DeCent
calling in their weekly phenology report to KAXE radio
vate (Brainerd 91.7, Grand Rapids 89.9). Catch the weekly
forest report Tuesdays on KAXE between 6:30 and 7:30 AM
l a n d - and 6:00-7:00 PM, or on kaxe.org.
owners at:
http://www.myminnesotawoods.org. Notice this valuable website, sponsored by
the Blandin Foundation,
posts learning opportunities that will help you make
informed decisions for your
land.
Emily Charter School
For additional information sixth graders James
contact Itasca County Ex- Russell and Isaac Allen
tension at 218-327-7486.
tracking the weather
By Julie Miedtke, Exten- from the ECS weather
sion-Itasca County.
station.
Emily
Charter
School
YOU’RE APPROVED aaa
0
0
.
49 N
$
W
DO MENT
!
PAY ALE!!
S
NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT?
OVER THE PHONE CREDIT APPROVAL
ALL-CREDIT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED
800-862-7754
OVER 400 VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM!
“TRADE-INS WELCOME” RUNNING OR NOT!
Elk River FORD • Hwy 10 Elk River, MN
OVER 100 CARS
‘03 Chev Malibu, clean ............$7,998 or $51/WK
‘02 Pontiac Grand Am..............$7,998 or $54/WK
‘99 Cadillac Deville, mint .........$8,998 or $53/WK
‘03 Chev Impala, loaded ..........$8,998 or $59/WK
‘03 Pontiac Grand Prix GT.......$9,788 or $63/WK
‘05 Ford Taurus, 4 dr............... $9,988 or $53/WK
‘06 Dodge Stratus SXT .......... $11,788 or $53/WK
‘02 VW Bug CLX.................... $11,788 or $61/WK
‘06 Ford Taurus, loaded ......... $11,998 or $54/WK
‘03 Mercury Grand Marquis, loaded ... $11,998 or $56/WK
‘04 Pontiac Grand AM GT...... $11,998 or $60/WK
‘05 Buick LeSabre, 4 dr. ........$12,888 or $51/WK
‘03 VW Passat Wagon ...........$12,998 or $59/WK
‘05 Chev Impala, loaded ........$12,998 or $63/WK
‘05 Chev Malibu LS, 4 dr. ......$12,498 or $60/WK
‘07 Ford Focus, 4 dr ..............$13,998 or $58/WK
‘07 Ford Taurus, low miles .....$13,998 or $62/WK
‘06 Chev Impala, low miles ....$13,998 or $62/WK
‘06 Pontiac G6, 4 dr. ..............$14,788 or $68/WK
‘07 Chrysler PT Cruiser .........$14,998 or $69/WK
‘07 Chrysler Sebring ..............$14,998 or $69/WK
‘07 Dodge Caliber ..................$14,998 or $69/WK
‘06 Chrysler Sebring Convert .....$15,998 or $67/WK
‘07 Ford Fusion, 4 dr., 4K ......$17,998 or $66/WK
‘06 Chrysler 300, 4 dr. ...........$21,998 or $89/WK
‘07 Chrysler 300 C, Hemi ......$26,998 or $99/WK
OVER 100 SUVS
‘00 Ford Explorer, 4 dr., 4x4 ....$6,788 or $48/WK
‘02 Ford Explorer, 4 dr., 4x4 ....$7,998 or $47/WK
‘02 Dodge Durango, 4 dr., 4x4 ..$8,998 or $57/WK
‘03 Ford Explorer, 4 dr., 4x4 .. $11,998 or $52/WK
‘02 Chev Tahoe...................... $11,998 or $62/WK
‘05 Ford Escape XLT, 4 dr., 4x4 ..$12,975 or $58/WK
‘04 Ford Escape, 4 dr, 4x4.....$12,998 or $63/WK
‘04 Mazda Tribute, 4 dr., 4x4..$14,998 or $59/WK
‘03 Dodge Durango SLT, 4x4 ..$14,998 or $63/WK
‘04 Ford Explorer, 4 dr., 4x4 ..$14,998 or $69/WK
‘04 Jeep Grand Cherokee .....$15,998 or $67/WK
‘03 Ford Expedition, 4 dr., 4x4 ..$15,998 or $68/WK
‘07 Jeep Liberty, 4 dr., 4x4.....$19,998 or $87/WK
‘07 Ford Escape Limited, 4x4 ..$19,998 or $88/WK
OVER 100 TRUCKS
‘99 Ford F150 Ext. Cab, 4x4....$7,998 or $51/WK
‘01 Dodge BR1500, 4x4, low miles ..$10,998 or $49/WK
‘02 Ford F150 Reg. Cab, long box, 48K..$10,998 or $58/WK
‘01 Ford Ranger Ext. Cab, 4x4 .. $11,998 or $63/WK
‘03 Ford Ranger Ext. Cab, 4x4 ..$13,998 or $61/WK
‘04 Ford F150 Ext. Cab, 4x4, 44K..$$16,998 or $73/WK
‘04 Ford F150 Lariat, Crew Cab, 4x4 ..$21,998 or $89/WK
‘04 Chev K2500 Crew Cab, 4x4......$22,488 or Low Pmts
‘06 Dodge BR2500 HD Crew Cab, Hemi, 4x4 ......$24,998 or Low Pmts
‘04 Ford F350 Ext. Cab Lariat, 4x4, dsl ....... $24,998 or Low Pmts
‘05 Ford F250 Crew Cab, 4x4, dsl .....$25,998 or Low Pmts
‘04 Ford F350 Crew Cab, dually, 4x4, dsl ....$28,971 or Low Pmts
‘06 Ford F350 Ext. Cab, 4x4 dsl ..$28,998 or Low Pmts
‘05 Dodge BR3500 Crew Cab, 1 ton, 4x4, Turbo, dsl ..$28,998 or Low Pmts
OVER 100 VANS
‘00 Ford Windstar, 7 pass ........$4,998 or $36/WK
‘01 Dodge Grand Caravan SE..$7,998 or $56/WK
‘02 Chev Venture, 7 pass ........$7,998 or $56/WK
‘04 Ford Freestar, 7 pass.........$8,998 or $54/WK
‘02 Olds Silhouette, 7 pass, 53K ..$8,998 or $54/WK
‘05 Chrysler Town & Country .. $11,998 or $58/WK
‘05 Dodge Caravan, 7 pass ... $11,998 or $58/WK
‘07 Dodge Caravan, 7 pass ...$13,998 or $62/WK
‘07 Dodge Grand Caravan.....$15,998 or $68/WK
‘07 Chrysler Town & Country, 7 pass ..$16,998 or $74/WK
800-862-7754
10
November 17, 2007
NewsHopperTM
Pioneer Game Warden 9 - Whitefish
PHILIP NEESE
November is known for
deer hunting although back
during the time Marion
Cooper was Game Warden,
November was also the
month for netting whitefish
or tullibee. Tullibee is a
smaller version of whitefish,
which was prevalent on the
east side of Mille Lacs.
Checking whitefish nets
was some of the most difficult work for a game warden. Marion purchased a
netting license for himself.
He new the rules well.
These nets were tagged by
the Game Warden when
they were purchased. The
tag was similar to the old
metal deer tag or to a railroad boxcar seal. The nets
were rolled up and the tag
was wrapped around the
net and sealed. If a person
were found to be in posses-
sion of an unsealed net, a
citatation would be issued.
The reason for sealing nets
was to prevent netting of
other fish, specifically walleye and northern. The nets
could only be unsealed and
used during the whitefish
season, which was from
late Oct. to mid Dec. The
nets had to be set in six
feet of water or less so that
game fish would not be
caught. The identification
tag had to be visible on
the surface for easy inspection. The problem was that
the inspections were often
anything but easy. The Mille
Lacs water is very cold in
Nov. and often has floating
ice. Storms blow up fast in
the late fall and the waves
are treacherous as they
often bounce off the shore
and create cross-waves. The
experienced are very care-
ful about going out on the
lake in these conditions. It
was the game wardens job
and bad weather was part
of it. Marion often came
home cold and wet from
the spray.
Some people chose not
to get a license for netting and on one occasion
Marion confiscated 13 barrels of whitefish. Sometimes
people wanted to check
their nets at night; this was
against the law because it
would be easy to take game
fish or pick other people’s
nets. Marion made several
arrests for this violation. In
one case a man attached
the top of a wooden ironing
board, as a flotation device,
to his boat. Then he put a
flashlight into a green fruit
jar and attached it to the
top of the ironing board in
order to see his nets. How-
ever, the weak green light
gave him away!
The Cooper family was
large. David Cooper explains, “We would put up
600 tulibee’s each year.
When they were brought
home, some would be
smoked right away but most
of them would be salted
down in large crocks. When
we needed fish, mom would
soak the fish to take out
the salt, then they could be
cooked or smoked. Needless to say we had all we
wanted of fish.
“Dad and my older brother Gordon were almost
killed picking the nets one
fall. The wind was blowing
strong and the flat bottom
16 ft. boat Dad had built
landed on top of a steel anchor post, which was used
to anchor the nets, and the
boat tipped and filled with
Permit to Net Whitefish, purchased by Marion Cooper
from Harry Lidstrom at the Malmo General Store on Nov.
6, 1967.
water. Marion prevented
the boat from tipping clear
over by grabbing the sides
and shifting his weight. The
water was only six feet deep
but it was so cold that they
had a difficult time rowing a
boat full of water to shore.
“I helped with the netting
and sometimes on a calm
day, a person could see the
water boiling with tulibee.”
throughout the winter. The
truly hardcore Wood Frogs
and members of the tree
frog family nestle beneath
a thin blanket of leaves
on the forest floor. As the
temperature drops they
protect vital organs by creating their own antifreeze.
These frozen frogs don’t
breathe or have a pulse yet
recover quickly when spring
returns. Amphibians and
reptiles typically settle in
to preferred winter habitats
by late October, however
global climate change could
shift the seasonal patterns
of animals whose activities are so closely linked to
temperature.
Carol Hall,
DNR herpetologist
DNR question of the week
Q: A telltale sign that
winter is approaching is
the ongoing wildlife activity. Although birds migrate
to warmer climates, many
wildlife species stay put,
including the creepy, crawly,
and slithery critters. What
do reptiles and amphibians
do to prepare for winter?
A: Minnesota’s 50 species
of amphibians and reptiles
are unable to migrate long
distances to escape winter’s
wrath. During the fall these
cold-blooded animals seek
out sites locally that meet
their over-wintering needs,
MINNESOTA’S
and their survival strategies are interesting and
varied. Several species of
salamanders, toads, lizards
and snakes move deep underground escaping the
frost-line by traveling into
rock crevices or small mammal burrows.
Other species take refuge in aquatic habitats
where they stay submerged
LARGEST
SELECTION
of hydraulic hose
& fittings up thru
2” 4 wire
RILEY NAPA
RILEY’S
AUTOSUPPLY
AUTO
SUPPLY
AITKIN • 218-927-2153
HOSES ALSO AVAILABLE AT:
PALISADE COOP • PALISADE • 218-845-2333
D&S TRUCK REPAIR • MCGREGOR • 218-851-1555
*SOME SIZES NOT AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS
CHECK OUR
WEBSITE FOR
OUR NEW
PATIENT
COUPON!
218.534.3141 • 1.800.477.7645
www.smilecenterus.com
Open Daily 8 am to 8 pm
Sat. & Sun. 8 am to 5 pm
North Highway 6, Deerwood
NewsHopperTM
November 17, 2007
11
Green Bean Casserole
Baked Acorn Squash
Recipe courtesy Cathy Lowe
• 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can CAMPBELL’S® Cream of Mushroom Soup
• 3/4 cup milk • 1/8 tsp. black pepper
• 1 1/3 cups FRENCH’S® French Fried Onions
• 2 (9 oz. each) pkgs. frozen cut green beans, thawed*
2 acorn squash, split in half
Water
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper
2/3 cup French Fried Onions. BAKE at 350°F for 30 min. or until hot.. STIR.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place squash, flesh side down in a baking dish
Top with remaining 2/3 cup onions. Bake 5 min. until onions are golden.
and fill with 1/2-inch of water. Bake for one hour or until tender. Scoop out
Tip: You may substitute 2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) cut green beans, drained or
squash flesh to a bowl. Mash squash with butter, sugar and salt and pepper.
4 cups fresh, cooked cut green beans.
MIX soup, milk and pepper in a 1 1/2 -qt. baking dish. Stir in beans and
Serve with extra butter.
Buy a burger — donate a buck!
Burger King raising money for VFW’s ‘Unmet Needs’ Emergency Aid Program
How: When Burger King
patrons make a purchase,
they are asked if they would
like to donate to VFW Unmet
Needs. (http://www.unmetneeds.com/) A star in their
name is then posted inside
the Burger King store.
When: The campaign will
run from Nov. 1-30 in honor
of November’s Military Family Month.
Why: There are more than
700,000 military spouses
across all services — 93 per-
Thirty-three Burger King
owners are collecting donations to raise money for the
Veterans of Foreign Wars
(VFW) “Unmet Needs Program” that provides emergency assistance to active-duty
military families. Participating
in the “buy a burger; donate a buck” are 350 Burger
Kings in Arizona, Kansas,
Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri,
Michigan, Nebraska, North
Dakota, South Dakota and
Wisconsin.
cent of whom are women.
In addition, almost half are
married to enlisted members who make less than
$20,000 a year in basic pay.
When you include Reservists, the average yearly pay
per individual drops much
lower. It’s easy to imagine
how financial hardship can
increase for the spouse and
children when the service
person is sent overseas. The
Unmet Needs Program is set
up to alleviate stress during
such hardships.
Since 2004, the VFW Foundation, thanks to the generous help of corporate sponsor Vermont American Power
Tool Accessories, has assisted
more than 1,250 families by
providing them with emergency aid such as mortgage
assistance, rent, home repair,
vehicle repair and maintenance, medical expenses,
groceries and transportation
expenses. While some of the
927-2100 • 1-800-450-5546
“Sports Call” with Tom Martin,
Every Monday 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
and the “The Morning Show”
with Dallas Kurt Smith,
Every Tuesday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
94.3 FM Classic Country
930 AM Adult Favorites
Twins on
94.3 FM
Vikings • Twins • Gopher Football
Aitkin • Crosby • McGregor Local Sports
TIME &
TEMPERATURE
HOTLINE
24-HOURS A DAY
Always the exact time
& temperature
927-1778 or 1-877-969-KKIN (5546)
Sponsors:
THE SMILE CENTER – Deerwood;
IRON RANGE AUTO BODY, Ironton;
HOLDER THRIFTY WHITE DRUG, Aitkin & McGregor
RADIO
AUCTIONS
Held every Wednesday from 10:05-11:30 a.m.
218-927-2100 or 800-450-5546
CHRONICLE OF
On KKIN 94.3 FM at 1:50 p.m.
Weekday Afternoons
COMPLETE LIST OF ITEMS CAN BE FOUND AT
WWW.KKINRADIO.COM
THE OLD WEST
with Dakota Livesay
needs are basic and others
more significant, they are all
the result of unforeseen financial burdens, complicated
and amplified by a family
member’s absence.
For example, a wildfire
destroyed the home of a
soldier from Washington.
While his wife and children
escaped harm, his mother-inlaw, staying with his spouse
during his absence, died in
the blaze. The Unmet Needs
Program quickly joined with
the local VFW post and local
volunteers and businesses to
help the family find temporary shelter and plan for the
rebuilding of their home.
In another example, the
wife of a Missouri soldier was
struggling under the weight
of medical bills due to a complicated pregnancy and the
expense of caring for a new
baby on her own. The Unmet
Needs Program approved a
grant to cover the medical
expenses and one month of
rent to help get the family
back on its feet.
Headquartered in Kansas
City, Mo., the VFW (http://
www.vfw.org) is the nation’s
largest organization for combat veterans. The VFW assists
veterans and their families
obtain veterans’ entitlements
and other services and works
for the well being of those
serving on active duty, in the
National Guard and Reserves.
The VFW was founded in
1899. The 2.3 million members of the VFW and its
Auxiliaries are located in
8,400 VFW Posts worldwide.
Through a system of service
officers, it assists all veterans
and their families in obtaining veterans entitlements and
other services. As an organization of former servicemen and women, the VFW
remains committed to our
national security and the well
being of those serving on
active duty, in the National
Guard and the Reserves.
12
November 17, 2007
NewsHopperTM
Rice River
218-426-3333
20534 487th Street,
McGregor, MN 55760
www.BigSandyLodgeandResort.com
Opens at 7 a.m. 7 days a week, for
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
HUNTING PRESERVE
Pheasant Hunting at it’s Best!
Make reservations now for Thanksgiving Week Hunts
Christmas Shopping? Gift Certificates Available
Located 8 miles north of Aitkin on Hwy. 169,
then east on Hwy. 210 one mile to 350th Pl.,
turn left (north) on 350th Pl.
Open to the Public
612-859-5128 / 218-927-3523
Party Time
HOT NEW VACATION DESTINATION
Only about 2 hours north of the Twin Cities area:
Come for a week or a weekend!
• Hop on the Snowmobile trails from the
back door of the lodge!
• 12 BRAND NEW GORGEOUS Cabin Rentals
(sleeps up to 10 people each)
• 4 Beautiful Town Home Rentals
at the Deerstand
(sleeps 8-16 people)
• 2 Restaurants
• Hot Tub/Swimming Pool
• Workout Center
• Conference Center
Wednesday, November 21
Free Juke Box 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. With Dance Floor
25% off all pizzas 11 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Endless Opportunities
Thanksgiving
Where life is full of special friends...
Office Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sat. & Sun. By Appointment
•
•
•
•
•
with all the fixings
Activities
Guest Suite
Meal Plans
Garages Available
On-Site Beauty/Barber
Shop
(Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing,
Adults $9.95 / Children & Seniors $7.95
Serving from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Kitchen will close at 5 p.m.
Bar will stay open
Pizzas will be available until bar closes
218-927-6807
Peg Fielder, Community Manager
Hwy. 6 in Deerwood
Come See Us For Our Sunday Buffet
131 W. Main St.
Downtown Crosby
218-546-5746
Elegant Dining
with a beautiful view of
Serpent Lake.
218-534-3871
yams, corn, ambrosia salad & pumpkin pie)
315 First Avenue SW
Aitkin, MN 56431
8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Check out our website for “Special Deals”
www.BigSandyLodgeandResort.com
FREE Certificates for designated drivers
A retirement living community
•
Located 1/2 mile N. of
Deerwood on Hwy. 6
Reserve your
party today!
218-534-9253
OPEN:
TUES. - SAT.
4-9 P.M.
Thanksgiving Dinner
Ground Sirloin with Mushrooms
D Liver & Onions • Enchilada
Y BIR
L
R
A
E
IAL
6 oz. Sirloin • 6 oz. Cod
SPEC y a
d
Tues day Pork Chop • Country Fried Steak
s
Thur . to
Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo
m
.
p
4
Thursday, November 22nd
Serving from 1-8 p.m. $9.95 per person
Teriyaki Turkey • Twice Baked Squash
Green Bean Casserole • SageStuffing
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
Home Style Gravy • Pumpkin Pie
Featuring:
Smoked Pit Ham
Wood Roasted Prime Beef
Eggs Benedict • Biscuits and Gravy
and so much more...
$10.95 per person
.
9 p.m
+ tax
6.95
218-426-3029
1-888-EAT-KRAUT
Heartland Kitchen and Catering
$
Reservations are not required, but
Open Daily 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Choice of Potato, Salad & Breadsticks
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Call us for Your Fall Project
HOPPER’S $AVERS
Great Gift Ideas!
While Supplies Last!
Available at the NEWSHOPPER
Office in Aitkin and by mail.
$ $
7.00
$
CITADEL GAMES, Brainerd (4 hours of computer time) ... $10.00 for 7.00
$
COOKIES ‘N THINGS, Aitkin ................................................... $10.00 for 7.00
$
CURVES, Aitkin ... One Month + 1/2 Off Membership = $119.00 for 34.00
$
DEERSTAND SPORTS BAR& GRILL, Deerwood.......... $10.00 for 7.00
$
ENGUMS TAE-KWON-DO, Crosby One Month = $40.00 for 20.00
$
FAMOUS DAVE’S PIT BBQ, Baxter............................ $5.00 for 3.00
$
GIOVANNI’S PIZZA, Brainerd ........................................... $10.00 for 7.00
$
HALLETT COMM. CENTER Crosby - Valid for 10 time pass only$70.00 for 60.00
$
HAWKEYE’S COFFEE SHOP, Aitkin ............................... $5.00 for 3.00
$
HAWK ON BAY, Deerwood ...............................................$10.00 for 7.00
$
HEARTLAND KITCHEN, Crosby ....................................$10.00 for 7.00
BIG SANDY LODGE, McGregor.............................................. $10.00 for
$
= $_____
= $_____
= $_____
= $_____
= $_____
= $_____
= $_____
= $_____
= $_____
= $_____
= $_____
= $_____
Stop by the NEWSHOPPER office or send in your order form with a check and a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
NEWSHOPPER 202 Minnesota Ave N • Aitkin, MN 56431 • To get your HOPPER’S Savers mailed to you.
20.00
$
LOUIE’S BUCKET OF BONES,Ironton (Only 5 per week) ....$5.00 for 3.00
$
NORD LAKE REFLECTIONS, Aitkin .............................$10.00 for 7.00
$
NORDIC INN, Crosby ................................................... $65.00 for 50.00
$
RAFFERTY’S, Brainerd...................................................... $10.00 for 7.00
$
RICE RIVER HUNTING PRESERVE, Aitkin....... $165.00 for 155.00
$
ROSALLINI’S, Aitkin .......................................................... $10.00 for 7.00
$
THE BEANERY, Aitkin ....................................................... $10.00 for 7.00
$
THE HOME COMFORT CONNECTION, Aitkin .......... $10.00 for 7.00
$
THE SWEETERY, Aitkin - Candy, Gifts, Poker Merch. $15.00 for 10.00
$
TJ’S ON THE COVE, Deerwood ......................................$10.00 for 7.00
HEARTLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, Crosby$41.00 for
$
= $_____
= $_____
= $_____
= $_____
= $_____
= $_____
= $_____
= $_____
= $_____
= $_____
= $_____
TOTAL $_______
OPEN: Mon. - Tues. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Wed. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Some exclusions may apply per certificate. We reserve the right to limit
quantities and discontinue this promotion at any time.
Closed Saturday and Sunday
NewsHopperTM
November 17, 2007
13
Salvation Army shooting to beat previous campaign mark
The Salvation Army is in
need of volunteers to help
ring bells, again this year, to
help families and children in
our greater Brainerd Lakes
area.
The Brainerd Lakes Area
Salvation Army recently reported it will try to meet a
$100,000 stretch bell-ringing/kettle campaign goal for
the 2007 bell-ringing season.
In 2006, the Salvation Army
exceeded the previous year’s
bell-ringing goal by $3,637,
raising $97,780 for the 2006
campaign. The 2007 campaign will start on Fri., Nov.
16 through Mon., Dec. 24,
Christmas Eve.
Its campaign goal for kettles, add-a-dollar fund-raiser
and countertop kettles will
be $100,000 of which the
Salvation Army came in at 98
percent of this goal in 2006.
Although, the Salvation Army
didn’t quite make their goal
in 2006, a couple of larger
checks came in right after the
campaign ended to cover the
goal shortfall.
“We are very pleased with
last year’s results and will
strive toward this $100,000
goal for 2007. This community is so good about
stepping forward and helping
those in need,” said Captain
Brian Reed, Brainerd Lakes
Salvation Army Corps officer/pastor. “Our promise
to this community is to serve
human needs with the resources that we are given.
We are grateful to have the
trust of the community to
meet people’s needs and to
do a little bit more beyond
that with presenting the love
of Jesus Christ.”
If you would like to volunteer your time to help
ring bells for the Salvation
Army, please call Debbie at
829-1120.
In 2007, volunteers at the
manned kettles logged 1,736
hours of bell ringing. A highlight of the campaign, again
this year, will be meeting a
major goal of getting a high
percentage of volunteers to
help ring bells at all locations.
The Salvation Army is again
challenging service clubs,
area churches, businesses,
school groups and individuals to volunteer at the kettle
locations.
“We have some great volunteers and civic minded
groups in our community that
care about helping people.
It was tremendous to see the
response of all the volunteers
that came forward to help in
2006. We know our community will step forward again
in 2007,” said Brian Lehman,
bell-ringing and kettle campaign co-chair. Although
they had less volunteer hours
logged in 2006, the Salva-
tion Army exceeded their
previous year’s campaign
financial goal. A total of 1,736
volunteer hours during a 31day campaign were logged
compared to 1,901 hours in
2005.
Money the Salvation Army
raises in its annual Christmas
campaign helps fund the local
ministries year-round that are
offered at the Brainerd Lakes
Area Salvation Army. They
gave out more than 190,000
pounds of food through the
food shelf ministry in 2006.
During the 2006 Christmas
season, with distribution of
Angel Tree and Adopt-A-Family gifts and Christmas dinner
food baskets, the Salvation
Army served 637 households,
1,998 individuals and 987
children.
“The support we receive
from this wonderful, caring
community, along with the
ongoing partnership with
Toys for Kids, is the foundation that makes our outreach successful,” said Bonnie
Sahf, Family Services director. “Thank you area businesses, media, area churches,
schools, service groups, and
individuals for your support
throughout the year.”
If you would like to volunteer your time to help
ring bells for the Salvation
Army, please call Debbie at
829-1120.
Mon. - SAT. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. • prices effective Mon., Nov. 19 thrU sat., Nov. 24, 2007
Largest locally owned liquor store in the Brainerd/Baxter lakes area.
Receive
Mix & Match
10 discount
%
Buy any 6 bottles 1.75 liters
Christian Brothers Brandy
GrandE Canadian whisky,
Even Williams Bourbon, Cluny Scotch,
Burnetts Vodka or Burnetts Gin
Plus receive $24.00 Mail-In Rebate • Limit 4 bottles per brand for rebate*
Merry’s
irish cream
$
6
750 ML
6
750 ML
YELLOW TAIL
Shiraz
$ 97
9
Mogen David
Wines
Concord, Blackbery
or Cherry
5
$ 97
1.5 LITER
Clos
du bois
Charonnay
$ 750
97ML
Wolf Blass
Wines
All Types
$ 97
750 ML
Miller
Lowenbrau
Imported
$
97
12-PACK BTLS.
9
Draft, Draft Light
or Lite
$
11
97
18-BTLS.
$
Mail-In Rebate Available
750 ML
1.5 LITER
CHATEAU STE.
MICHELLE
Riesling
$ 97
Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Shiraz,
Chardonnay, Cabernet or Riesling
12
797
Blackstone
Merlot
$ 97
Woodbridge
Kahlua
$
97
750 ML
Carmel, White Choc., Choc. Strawberry, Butterscotch or Mint Choc.
8
11
Gewurtztraminer
or Riesling
7
$ 97
750 ML
750 ML
B&G
Vouvray
$ 97
rosemount
$ 97
Shiraz or Traminer Riesling
6
1.5 LITERS
Fetzer
BERINGER
$ 97
California Chardonnay
4
997
7
750 ML
750 ML
WINERY OF THE MONTH
ALL TYPES
Leinenkugels
Original & Light
$
97
13
24-PACK CANS
4
$ 97
HARDYS
Stamp of Australia
750 ML
BEER OF THE MONTH
Labatt’s
$ 97
9
12-PACK BTLS.
12 Pack Tuesday $1 OFF All 12 Pack Beer • Wine Wednesday 15% OFF All Wine.
(excludes Sale Items)
119 NE Washington, E. Brainerd 218-829-1230
371 N. in Baxter 218-829-6196
between Fleet Farm & Target
www.esserswineandspirits.com
Volunteer bell ringing hours
broken down by groups
A total of 1,736 volunteer
hours were logged for the
2006 bell ringing/kettle campaign. The following categories were noted:
Service clubs/organizations
logged a total of 380 hours of
volunteer bell ringing.
Top 15 service clubs/organizations:
Noontime Sertoma Club,
Brainerd Lakes Kiwanis Club,
Noontime Rotary Club, Baxter
Lions Club, Masons, American
Legion, Central Lakes Rotary,
Sebra, Cub Scout Troops 174
& 36, Christian Motorcycle
Club, Garrison & Brainerd
Lions Club, 194th National
Guard, 4-H Club, Knights of
Columbus, AM Rotary Club
Businesses accounted for
282 hours of volunteer bell
ringing.
Top 15 businesses:
Wal-Mart Associates, Edina
Realty, Brainerd Fire & Police
Department, CWC Social
Services, Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union, Positive
Realty, Mission Fire Department, Fraternal Order of
Police, Evergreen Press/Lake
Country Journal, Brainerd
Savings & Loan, Simonson
Lumber, Oakridge Homes,
Wells Fargo, Century 21/
Goedker Team, and Central
Lakes College
Churches/church groups
accounted for 220 hours of
volunteer bell ringing.
Top 10 churches:
Lakewood EF Church, Journey North , Park United Methodist, Lord of Life Lutheran,
Bethlehem Lutheran, Salem
Lutheran, Crosslake EF/Log
Church, Fellowship Bible
Church of Pierz, First Lutheran, and Zion Lutheran
Schools/school groups accounted for 55 hours of volunteer bell ringing.
To p 5 s c h o o l s / s c h o o l
groups:
Mid-Level Alternative School
– Brainerd, Pequot Lakes
Hockey, Lincoln School,
Interact Club , Key Club
– Brainerd (tie), and Onamia
High School (tie)
Individuals accounted for
799.5 hours of volunteer
bell ringing. More than 120
individuals volunteered for
the Salvation Army this campaign.
Top 20 honorable men-
tions:
Ron Davis, John Johnson,
David Stone, Pam Henderson,
Don Saathoff, Jamie McClay,
Tom Swanim, Jerry Adams,
Alina Tyks, Faye Stuard, Wendy Willets, Eda Fuller, Angie
Halverson, Melissa Gratten,
Peter Mann, Arvilla Felton,
Sara Thompson, Jerry Lyons,
Bill Olmstead, and Wayne
Butcher
The PR Contact Person for
the Volunteer Bell-Ringing
Campaign is Brian Lehman
at 218-838-4158 or contact
Captain Brian Reed at the
Salvation Army at 218-8291120.
14
November 17, 2007
NewsHopperTM
DNR to utilize aircraft in deer feeding ban enforcement
Beginning this week, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officer pilots will
be utilizing Enforcement
Division aircraft to provide
aerial detection of recreational feeding sites and deer
bait sites within the bovine
tuberculosis (TB) management zone in northwestern
Minnesota. (See map). This
is part of the DNR’s ongoing
effort to reduce the possibility of bovine TB transmission
among wild deer and elk.
The decision to mobilize
aircraft was made after the
Minnesota Board of Animal
Health announced last week
that a heifer from a farm in
Beltrami County had tested
positive for bovine TB. This
is the eighth confirmed case
of the disease in Roseau and
Beltrami counties.
The discovery re-emphasizes the importance of reducing nose-to-nose contact
between deer.
Feed sites congregate deer
into unnaturally high densities, increasing nose-tonose contact and sharing of
saliva-contaminated feed.
This increases the potential
for the spread of bovine TB
and other diseases. For this
reason, recreational deer
feeding has been banned
in a 4,000-square mile area
of northwest Minnesota
since November 2006. The
ban, required by the 2006
Minnesota Legislature, is
intended to reduce close
contact among wild deer and
elk over recreational feed
in the vicinity of livestock
farms where bovine TB has
been documented.
In an aerial survey conducted last winter, DNR conservation officers identified
22 potentially illegal feeding
locations within the recreational feeding ban zone.
Conservation officers contacted landowners on whose
land potentially illegal feeding activity occurred. Violations were documented.
This year, Enforcement
pilots will be supported by
field conservation officers
and Wildlife Section staff
in the detection of feed
and bait sites. Violations
of the recreational feeding
ban will be followed-up
with individual site visits by
area conservation officers.
Likewise, any sites that ap-
pear to be associated with
deer hunting activity will
be investigated as potential
violations of the prohibition
of hunting with bait.
Additional steps have also
been taken to minimize the
risk of transmitting bovine
TB. Last winter, a herd reduction effort took place to
reduce wild deer numbers
in localized areas within the
TB Management Zone. The
reduced population should
help minimize the chance
that this disease will spread
through deer-to-deer or deerto-livestock contact. There is
also a cost-sharing program
to assist cattle producers in
installing deer-proof fencing
around stored feed.
Region Enforcement man- at 218-755-3955 or the DNR
For more information, con- ager or Paul Telander, DNR Website at: www.dnr.state.
tact Capt. James Dunn, NW regional wildlife supervisor mn.us.
Conservation officer spares trophy buck
When Minnesota DNR
Enforcement’s pistol team
enters competition, they can
count on Conservation Of-
The former Marine was
among the members of a CO
team that took first place, for
the fifth consecutive year, in
a multi-state pistol competition this fall.
Oldakowski recently used
his shooting skills in another
trophy situation where the
prize thankfully got away.
ficer (CO) Greg Oldakowski While working north of
of Wadena for both his ac- Wadena recently, he received
curacy and focus on the a call of two large bucks
firing line.
with locked horns. One
Reach Your
Customers
Only
10.5
¢
et
per she
*Some restrictions apply. Expires 12-31-07
Get your message printed and
mailed in the NewsHopper for
LESS than direct mailing!
One-sided 8”x11” flyer printed and mailed
to your choice of routes in the area.*
Two Offices to Serve You Better!
Aitkin, MN 56431
218-927-6990
218-927-6980 fax
21 Washington St.
Brainerd, MN 56401
218-454-4017
218-454-4018 fax
www.NewsHopper.net
e-mail: hopper@emily.net
of the large bucks, a 10pointer weighing about 180
pounds, was already dead.
A 14-pointer that weighed
probably more than 200
pounds was dragging his
dead sparring partner out of
some cattails.
“He still had plenty of
fight left in him when I arrived, so there was no way
he was going to let me get
close enough to free the
dead deer,” Oldakowski
said. “He was throwing the
10-pointer around like it was
a rag doll.”
Because of the strength and
agility left in the 14-pointer,
Oldakowski made the decision to attempt to shoot the
tines off the dead animal to
free the live buck.
Using his .40 caliber pistol,
Oldakowski closed within 15
feet of the deer before blasting off one tine of the dead
deer. A couple of other shots
missed their mark.
“The 14-pointer was trashing around quite a bit by
this time; when I got another
clear shot I fired, breaking
off a second tine of the dead
deer,” Oldakowski said.
Finally free, the 14-pointer
ran away, unharmed except
for maybe some ringing in
his ears, but with no broken
antler points. Oldakowski
said it was one of the biggest
deer he’s ever seen.
NewsHopperTM
November 17, 2007
Loving and being loved by nature
By Warren Nelson
I have always been pretty
crazy about nature and have
thoroughly enjoyed sharing
my enthusiasm with others. I have given over four
hundred programs around
the state and have tried to
share a little of my limited
knowledge with anyone
willing to listen. I have a
brother who is sixteen years
younger than I am and he
hasn’t really shared my love
of nature and especially not
all of the birds I feed in the
back yard. But when he was
about ten years old, he took
a real interest in a chipmunk
that was coming into the
bird feeders. Yes, it was cute
and I explained to him that
if he was careful and patient,
he might get it to eat out
of his hand. I bought a big
bag of peanuts in the shells
to help him out. And, sure
enough, with a little coaxing, he had it eating out of
his hand within a couple of
days. That escalated to his
sitting on the back steps
and having the chipmunk
eat a peanut on his shoulder, then it was on his head
eating and finally it was
taking peanuts out of his
mouth. He had a ball with
the little mooch, and so did
I. I would feed it too. The
only problem was that the
chipmunk didn’t differentiate between my brother and
me. It began begging from
me and any other person
who came by. I kept some
of the peanuts in my shirt
Mike and the chipmunk
pocket for it, but it didn’t
even give me a chance to
take them out. All I had to
do was walk out the back
door and if I wasn’t watching real close, there would
be a chipmunk climbing up
the back of my pants, up
the back of my shirt, over
my shoulder and into the
pocket. With its jowls full, it
would head back towards
its hole on the back side of
Aitkin Health Services Open House
Connie Pettersen
Aitkin Health Services held
their open house on Nov.
6th for the public to view
their newly remodeled private rooms.
Pictured is the former entrance to the waiting area
of the old Aitkin Hospital.
The halls are painted a
bright green; bedrooms
have large picture windows
and are also in bright rainbow colors. The new addition has one-occupant bed-
the garage. It was really fun
at first but it got so you had
to watch your every move,
even mowing the lawn, it
would chase me around like
a little puppy. I hoped that
not too many people were
watching. I virtually had to
rooms referred to as single
(share a bath with one other
resident) or private (have
their own bathroom). Aitkin
Health Services will eventually remodel their entire
facility including building on
a pod on the other side of
this dividing wall. Plans are
for a facility with 48 single
occupant bedrooms. The
new addition will replace
the former Aitkin Community Hospital’s south wing
(old surgical area).
A resident at Aitkin Health Services can enjoy a west view
from this one-occupant bedroom.
run to keep it from climbing
up my leg and it had no fear
of the mower. We had created a lovable pest.
One Saturday I had a project to change the threshold
on the door on my back
porch. I had just gotten the
old threshold torn out when
a neighbor came over. She
was staying in an apartment across the alley and
introduced herself as my
brother’s new Sunday school
teacher. She seemed very
pleasant and was wondering that as long as she and
my brother were both going
to the same place, could
she pick him up and drive
him there. It was a nice
gesture and I asked her in,
my brother was gone but
would be back soon. As I
was standing there talking to
her, here came the little pest
running into the kitchen. I
had forgotten about the
threshold being out. It raced
up the back of my pants, up
my shirt, over the shoulder
and into my shirt pocket. It’s
mouth full, it sprinted back
out under the door. I looked
up. My neighbor had a look
of complete terror on her
face and I thought she was
going to pass out. I grabbed
her hand and asked if she
was okay. Clearly shaken,
her answer was “ ye-ye-yeyes, I guess.” I told her that
it was just a chipmunk that
we had turned into a kind
of pet. It wasn’t allowed in
the house and just as soon
as I got the new threshold
in, it would never be in the
house again. “Oh-oh-okay, I
see. I-I-I have a few things
I need to get done. I better
head for home but I will call
back about your brother.”
She left in a hurry…she
never did call back about
driving my brother to Sunday school…I never saw her
again. A couple of weeks
later, she moved to the other
side of town. Yes, not only
15
had that chipmunk become
a nuisance, it was starting
to drive the neighbors away.
I guess that some people
just don’t appreciate being
loved by nature up close
and personal the way that
my brother and I did.
Creative transportation at
Aicota Health Care Center
Pete and Frances Peterson, long-time Aitkin residents,
now reside at the Aicota Health Care Center (for Frances)
and the Aicota Assisted Living (for Pete). In order to visit
each other on a daily basis, they have created a new
mode of transportation. Pete, on his motorized scooter,
is the chauffeur while Frances, in her wheelchair, hangs
on to her man, while traversing the long corridors of both
facilities and smiling all the way.
Their innovation has brought much joy to the other
residents, the staff and visitors.
Winter Hazard Awareness Week
By Scott A. Turner
Sheriff of Aitkin County
Despite the warm weather
lately and the lack of snow,
winter will happen in northern Minnesota. More importantly: winter weather
can be a killer in Minnesota
— literally. Each year, adults
and children in our state
suffer injuries or death because they aren’t aware of
essential safety measures.
Winter Hazard Awareness
Week is about helping
adults behave safely and
teaching children to protect
themselves.
The key to surviving severe winter weather:
Be Prepared
• Get a kit – Buy or gather
supplies to help you weather the storm, including the
following essentials: water,
non-perishable food, battery powered-radio, flashlight with extra batteries,
first aid supplies and special
items for medical conditions. Have extra blankets
on hand and warm clothing
including a coat, gloves or
mittens, hat and waterresistant boots for each
household member. Put
items in an easy-to-carry
container that is accessible
in the event you need to
evacuate. Assemble a kit for
your vehicle as well in case
you need to travel while the
weather is less than ideal.
• Make a Plan –Print out
helpful tips from sites such
as RedCross.org for han-
dling issues like power outages, generator safety, water
treatment and food safety.
Finally, make or update an
emergency communications
plan and contact list,
and contact loved
ones
now
to tell
dry, heated air can exacerbate the problem.
• Be a Good Neighbor
– Check on neighbors who
are older, have disabilities
or have several infants or
young children in the
home and
might appreciate a
little extra
assis-
them
y o u r
plans if
you must
evacuate.
• Be Informed – Listen to
NOAA Weather Radio and
your local radio and TV
stations for updated storm
information. Find out now
how authorities will notify
you and where evacuation
or emergency sheltering
centers are likely to be in or
near your community.
Weathering the Storm
• Stay Hydrated – People
may not realize that dehydration is as much a problem in cold weather as it
is in hot, when fluid loss
is more visibly apparent.
Exertion, such as shoveling
snow or scraping ice, and
tance
during harsh
weather.
• Dress Appropriately
– Stay inside; if you must
go outside, several layers
of lightweight clothing will
keep you warmer than a
single heavy coat. Gloves
or mittens and a hat will
prevent loss of body heat.
Cover your mouth to protect your lungs.
• Avoid Travel – Be alert
to changing weather conditions and avoid unnecessary travel.
Use Caution
• Alternative Heat Source
– Use extreme care when
using alternative heat sources such as coal or woodburning stoves, wood or
gas fireplaces and portable
heaters. Improper use or
placement is a common
cause of winter home fires.
Follow all directions and
keep any flammables far
from the heat source. Cooking appliances should not
be used as a heat source;
never use an outdoor grill
inside.
• Generator Safety – Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions when using a
generator during a power
outage. Do not use generators inside.
• Food Storage and Safety
– Avoid opening the refrigerator and freezer during a
power outage to keep food
cold as long as possible. An
unopened refrigerator will
keep foods cold enough for
at least a couple of hours. A
freezer that is half full will
hold for up to 24 hours – a
full freezer for 48 hours.
• Snow and Ice – After the storm has passed,
use extreme caution when
walking on sidewalks and
driveways; a thin, light layer
of snow may be masking a
slick ice patch. If you shovel
snow, be extremely careful.
It is physically strenuous
work, so take frequent
breaks to avoid overexertion and stay hydrated.
For additional information
about emergency preparedness, go to www.codeready.
org.
As always, enjoy Aitkin
County — Safely!
16
November 17, 2007
NewsHopperTM
AITKIN CO. SHERIFF REPORT
Booking Report: 10/29/07
- 11/04/07 one of theft by
worthless check, four for failure to appear, one for false
report of crime, five for DWI,
one for order for protection
violation, one for fleeing an
officer, one for probation
violation, one for no proof of
insurance, one for refusal to
submit to test, one for illegal
operation of motor vehicle,
one for manufacture of methamphetamine, one for sale
of marijuana, one for theft
and one for disturbing the
peace.
Nov. 1: 911 hangup was
reported on Aitkin... alarm
was reported on 300th Pl.,
Aitkin... disturbance
was
reported on Minnesota Ave.
S., Aitkin... alarm was reported on 300th Pl., Aitkin...
loose dogs were reported
on 4th Ave. NW, Aitkin...
vandalism was reported on
444th Pl., Aitkin... car and
deer accident was reported
3 miles south of Jacobson...
breaking and entering was
reported on 257th Ave.,
McGregor... property issue
was reported on Great River
Pd., Palisade... possible order for protection violation
was reported on Hwy. 200,
Hill City... Aitkin Fire Department responded to a brush
fire on 427th Ave., Aitkin...
assault was reported on 2nd
St., Aitkin... alarm was reported on 328th Ave., Isle...
disturbance was reported on
363rd Ln., McGregor... threat
complaint was reported on
4th St. NW, Aitkin.
Nov. 2: Squad car and deer
accident was reported on
Co. Line Rd., Hill City... accident was reported on 2nd
St. NW, Aitkin... property dispute was reported in Aitkin...
traffic stop resulting in an arrest was made on Hwy. 210,
McGregor... fire was reported
on Quadna Rd., Hill City... assisted Kanabec Co. on Hwy.
65, McGrath... driving complaint was reported on Hwy.
210, Aitkin... vandalism was
reported on Hwy. 18, Finlayson... theft was reported on
322nd Ln., Aitkin... alarm
was reported at Savanna Pallets on Hwy 65, McGregor...
assisted Mille Lacs Co. with
junvenile runaway on Wallingnon Dr., Onamia... harassment was reported on Blind
Lake area... theft was reported on 1st St. McGregor...
noproof of insurance was reported on 5th St. SW, Aitkin...
juvenile runaway location
was reported on railroad
tracks, McGregor... property
damage was reported on
450th Ave., Aitkin... vehicle
in ditch was reported on Hwy
18, Aitkin... DWI arrest was
made in Aitkin.
Nov. 3: Driving complaint
was reported on Hwy 169,
Aitkin... missing juvenile was
reported at townhomes in
Aitkin... arrest was made on
Co. Rd. 6, Aitkin... possible
rollover was reported on
435th Ave., Aitkin... Hill City
Fire Department responded
to a fire alarm at the Hill City
School on Ione Ave., Hill
City... suspicious vehicle in
driveway was reported on
180th Ln., McGrath... possible suicidal male was reported on 210th St., Isle... suspicious activity was reported
on Hwy. 210, McGregor...
mailbox vandalism was reported on 320th St., Aitkin...
burglary was reported on 1st
Ave., McGregor... harassment was reported on 116th
Ln., Finlayson... suicidal
male was reported on 220th
St., Isle... dune buggy complaint was made on 450th
St. McGregor... car and deer
accident was reported on
Co. Rd. 12, Glen... 911 call
with yelling in background
was reported on 363rd Ln.,
McGregor... suspicious vehicle was reported on 310th
Ln., McGregor... ticket was
issued for driving after cancelation on Lake Ave., Aitkin.
Nov. 4: 4th degree DWI
arrest was made on 473rd
St. McGregor... fall from
deerstand was reported on
241st Pl., McGregor... stolen
boat was reported on 209th
Pl., McGregor... harassing
phone calls were reported
on 1st Ave. NW, Aitkin... theft
was reported on Minnesota
Ave. S., Aitkin... cigarette
smoke smell was reported
in gas station on 2nd St. NE,
Aitkin... property damage
was reported on 340th Ave.,
Aitkin... DNR responded
to a field fire on 362nd Ln.,
McGregor... alarm was reported on 4th St. NE, Aitkin...
vehicle in ditch was reported
on Co. Rd. 8, McGregor.
Nov. 5: Ticket was issued
for no proof in insurance Hwy.
210, Aitkin... welfare check
was requested on 185th St.,
Isle... dispute was reported
on Pike Ave., Aitkin.
Nov. 6: Counterfeit checks
were reported on 1st St.
NW, Aitkin... open door on
unoccupied trailer house
was reported on Hesper St.
McGregor... hit and run accident was reported near
Library, McGregor... kids in
the gas station was reported
on in Palisade... driving after
cancelation arrest was made
in Aitkin... no proof of insurance was reported in Aitkin.
Nov. 7: Accident with injuries was reported on Hwy.
169, Aitkin... mailbox damage was reported on Co. Rd.
5, Aitkin... fight was reported
at Dairy Queen, McGregor...
loose horse was reported on
270th Ave Isle... driving complaint was made in Aitkin...
daughter did not come home
after school was reported
on 10th Ave. NW, Aitkin...
car and deer accident was
reported on Co. Rd. 10, Palisade.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Caregiving often undervalued
Dear Editor:
Caregiving is an admirable
job that is often undervalued. November is National
Family Caregivers Month
and hundreds of thousands
of Minnesotans care for
family members age 60 and
  
Warm up with our Winter Savings!
over. I want to encourage
family caregivers to seek
out support programs that
offer education, training
and respite. Caregivers
do everything from helping with finances, running
errands, preparing meals,
assisting with medication
distribution to driving their
family member to medical
appointments and advocating on their behalf. There
are many Minnesotans who
are caring for older people,
but haven’t yet identified
themselves as a caregiver.
Family and informal caregivers are critical to our
current long-term care system, providing more than
80 percent of all long-term
care support. According to
the Department of Human
Services, supporting and
expanding this valuable
Heartland Performing Arts Center
STUDENT OF THE WEEK
ASK ABOUT NOVA BRIK!
SALE BUILDINGS
24x40x9 starting at
30 x40 x10 starting at
Crew travel required over 50 miles. Local building code modifications extra. Sale
buildings pictured are not priced in ad and are built on your level site. Price subject to
change without notice.
PRE-ENGINEERED STRUCTURES FOR: Commercial
Residential Suburban Equine Farm Metal Roofing
Brainerd, MN
218-829-1185
BUILDING CORP.
Serving our clients since 1978
built with pride before the
is applied
R
1-800-373-5550 www.clearybuilding.com
Heartland Performing Arts Center
328 Curtis Ave. • Ironton
Dance • Gymnastics • Cheerleading
Ages 2-Adult 218-546-6614
Independent Insurance Agency, Inc.
20 Maddy St.
McGregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-3306
ns,
Cabi s &
Maerene Lewis
t
Boa ational 111 First St. NW
e
Recr hicles Aitkin, MN 56431
Ve
(218) 927-1777
30’x40’x10’ Pole Building
$9,650
• Residential
• Commercial
• Pole Houses
Materials, Installation & Tax
Includes 16’x8’ overhead door, 36’ service door,
screwed roof & side walls, 5’ footings 42lb.
snow load & choice of color
VON GROSS
POLE BUILDINGS
* Authorized Dealer of
Sherman Buildings
Lic. #20408955
WELL DRILLING • ABANDONMENT
REPAIR • PUMP SALES & SERVICE
FREE ESTIMATES
26744 Hwy. 210 • Aitkin, MN 56431
Dennis • 218-927-3571
Lyndon • 218-534-3442
According to the Minnesota Board on Aging,
most caregivers want to
provide the best possible
care. They want to stay
healthy and continue their
current lifestyle, they want
to direct the care and make
informed decisions, and
they want to provide quality care and support for as
long as they can.
Local and state agencies
are working hard to provide and expand services
to caregivers. The goal is
to help family caregivers
strengthen their ability
to advocate for, manage
and coordinate care and
build their skills, while
maintaining personal goals
and a level of wellness
themselves. Locally, there
are several organizations
assisting caregivers, including Aitkin County
Family Caregivers Support
Program, ANGELS, Aitkin
County Health & Human
Services.
I applaud and recognize
the selfless contributions of
family caregivers. I want to
encourage current family
caregivers to get help and
advise others to prepare
for their future needs by
exploring resources that
are available. Go online
to www.MinnesotaHelp.
info™ or call Senior LinkAge Line ® at 1-800-3332433 and get connected to
community help. Locally
caregivers can call Aitkin
County Family Caregivers
Support Program at 9277206 or 1-800-328-3744.
Sincerely,
Tricia Martin
Arrowhead Area Agency
on Aging
MIDAMERICA MORTGAGE
CORPORATION
Timothy E. Hanson
Tim Hanson
NEED
A WELL
DRILLED?
3 year old Levi Jarvela enjoys doing sommersaults and trying to stand on his hands in gymnastic
classes. When he’s not going to preschool classes
at Lakes Regional Christian School in Brainerd,
playing outside or riding his 4 wheeler,
he’s off hunting or fishing with his parents,
Calista Peterson and Mike Jarvela.
$8,695
$9,995
$17,495
$29,295

LIFETIME STEEL PAINT WARRANTY
FEATURING
DOORS FINANCING AVAILABLE
FREE ON-SITE CONSULTATIONS
S710
resource is a critical public investment. As baby
boomers grow older, family caregivers will become
even more critical for meeting the needs of the older
population.
The face of caregiving has
changed to include both
men and women, adult
children and other family
members who may or may
not live near the person
they’re caring for. Family
caregivers are a valuable
commodity that we want to
recognize and support.
218-927-2408 • 877-331-7671
Lynn Mittelsteadt
YOUR
BUILDING
MATERIALS
HEADQUARTERS
Mortgage Consultant
Local: 218-927-3911
Toll Free: 877-741-6621
Email: lynn@midamericamortgage.com
Quality Homes • Additions • Cottages • Garages
Farm Buildings Storage Sheds • Decks • Porches
Remodeling Plywood • Lumber • Roofing • Insulation
Hardware • Millwork • Fencing
~ Serving All of Minnesota ~
We NOW have… Seamless Gutters
Mon.-Fri.
8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.;
Sat.
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
401 Minn. Ave. N., Aitkin
Across from Security State Bank
800-358-2564
Local: 218-927-9936
204 2nd St. NW, Aitkin, MN 56431
Hours: 8:30 - 5:30 Mon. - Fri., 8:30 - 12:00 Saturday, Evening by appointment
NewsHopperTM
November 17, 2007
17
MLEC Operation Round Up® contributes
over $9,000 locally
Chamber welcomes
Harmony in Healing
Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new business, Harmony in Healing, to Aitkin. Harmony in Healing
features wellness for the entire body through therapeutic
massage, healing touch, raindrop therapy, SOQI spa, chi
machine, hot house machine and electro reflex energizer
machine. (left to right) Yvette Thompson, Rosallini’s; Sue
Marxen, Aitkin Chamber Director; Gary Williams, Riverboat
Captain; Ihleen Williams, Riverboat Queen; Sue Radke,
Harmony in Healing; Elaine Hill; Elissa Bryan, Harmony in
Healing; Joan Peterson, Pete’s Retreat and Sandy Blunt,
Kings Way Travel.
Preserve those memories!
NEWSHOPPER can make
Color Copies
202 Minnesota Avenue North • Aitkin • 218-927-6990
Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative’s Operation Round Up®
Trust Board approved $9,150
in contributions to community projects during its quarterly
meeting in September.
- Aitkin Area Chamber of
Commerce: $250 in support
of their Festival of Adventures
historical reenactment.
- Aitkin County Caregivers
Support Program: $350 for
caregiver educational material.
- Aitkin County Homeless
Coalition: $500 in support of
their Operation Community
Connect.
- Aitkin Tennis Boosters:
$250 to help with scholarships
for youth tennis camps.
- ANGELS: $1,000 to assist
with free self-help workshops
and exercise classes for seniors and disabled adults.
- Cuyuna Range Chief’s
Association: $2,000 to help
purchase a new safe escape
house to continue training
children & adults on what to
do in case of a house fire.
- Grace Lutheran Church
“Kids Coats”: $300 to help
continue providing winter
coats, hats and mittens to
youth throughout Aitkin
County.
- Mille Lacs Lake Watershed
Management: $1,000 to help
Kneeling: Richard Bouley, Trust Board President and Sue Marxen, Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce. Front row: Jessica Seibert, Aitkin County Homeless Coalition; Pat
Kuschke, Grace Lutheran Kids Coats; Deb Weide & Kathy Hachey, Reading Early;
Kathy Hakes, Rippleside Kinder Plus; Julie Hughes, Tennis Boosters. Back row: Mike
Macioch, Mille Lacs Watershed; Curt Johnson & Art Halpin, Shriners; Jim Roach, Cuyuna
Range Chief’s Association; Roxanne Martz, ANGELS; Tricia Martin, Caregivers Support
Program; Tammy Browning, Tennis Boosters.
provide Rainwater Garden
workshops.
- Reading Early Assists Development: $1,000 in support
of this program to provide
mini libraries with book
shelves to all newborns and
their parents at the Cuyuna
Range Hospital.
- Rippleside Elementary
Kinder Plus Program: $2,000
to support their reading pro-
gram for at-risk preschoolers
and kindergarteners.
- Shriners Hospital Fund:
$500 to help with transportation costs for Aitkin & Crow
Wing county children using
the Shriner’s hospital.
Operation Round Up® is
funded by Mille Lacs Energy
members who allow the cooperative to round up their
electric bills to the next high-
est dollar. Since its inception,
the program has provided
over $435,000 for local community projects.
December 4th is the next
application deadline. Applications may be obtained
by calling Jeanne Rikala at
927-8221 or 800-450-2191
or on our website at www.
mlecmn.net
National Alzheimer’s/Family Caregivers Month
November is both National Alzheimer’s Disease
Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers
Month. This November
the Alzheimer’s Association,
the leading resource for
Alzheimer’s care, is launching a suite of resources
that provide information to
ease decision-making, build
skills to care for loved ones
and keep people living with
the disease safe.
There are currently more
than 5 million Americans
living with Alzheimer’s and
almost 10 million peo-
ple caring for someone
with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Caring for
a person with Alzheimer’s
disease poses special challenges. Although memory
loss is the most widely
known symptom, as the
disease progresses it also
causes confusion, loss of
orientation, and frequently,
changes in personality and
behavior. Individuals with
Alzheimer’s require increasing levels of care, supervision and provision for their
safety.
The Alzheimer’s Asso-
ciation, already provides a
number of programs and
services that help people
affected by Alzheimer’s at
every stage of the disease
including a toll-free help
line 24/7, 7-days-a-week
800-272-3900, informative
website: alz.org, and local
services including information and referral, care
consultation, peer- and professional-support groups,
and educational material
resources.
A monthly support group
of caregivers who have a
loved one with memory
What does long-term care cost?
When exploring the issue
of long-term care, it’s important to know what some of
the costs may be, regardless
of whether care is received
in your own home or in a
facility.
Help with daily living activities in your home averages
around $31, 200 per year
for 200 visits. In Minnesota,
nursing home costs average
$52,000 for a private room
and $42,500 for a semi-private room. Assisted living
facilities average close to
$31,000.
Home care may or may not
be less expensive than being
in a nursing home, depend-
ing on the type and amount
of services used, as well as
the amount of unpaid family
support provided. In many
cases, home care is a costeffective alternative greatly
preferred by individuals.
However, full-time, highlyskilled nursing care can be
extremely expensive. For
example, costs in the U.S.
average $80 per hour for a
registered nurse and $25/
per hour for a home health
aide.
If the work of family caregivers was replaced by paid
home care providers, estimates indicate that this care
would cost $196 billion annu-
ally. Working family caregivers spend an average of 22
hours per week providing
care. While doing so they
are often losing wages, social
security benefits and pension
contributions.
To explore the costs of
long term care in your area,
visit www.longtermcare.gov.
For more information, visit
the University of Minnesota
Extension website, www.
financinglongtermcare.umn.
edu.
Rosemary Heins is a family resource management
educator with University of
Minnesota Extension.
loss is held the first Wednesday of each month at Aicota
Rehab in Aitkin, 218-9277206. The purpose of an
Alzheimer’s Association
support group is to offer
individuals support and
information that is specific
to dementia.
“More than 40 percent of
caregivers report high levels
of emotional and physical
stress,” says Peter Reed,
Ph.D., senior director of
programs for the Alzheimer’s Association. “The Association is constantly looking
to improve the lives of those
living with the disease and
those who provide care for
them. We have proactively
sought partnership opportunities with organizations
that would provide necessary resources to people
who have been touched by
Alzheimer’s.”
Seek unbiased help if considering
reverse mortgage option
Many people aged 62 or
older are “house-rich and
cash-poor.” They’re free of
house debt but their income
is limited. A reverse mortgage
may allow some to take
advantage of their house as
an asset and convert it to
income.
A reverse mortgage is a
loan, where the lender pays
you – in a lump sum, a
monthly advance, a line of
credit or all three – while
you continue to live in your
home. To qualify you must
own your home and all owners of the home must be 62
years of age or older.
The amount you can borrow is generally based on
your age, the home’s value
and the interest rate the
lender is charging. Funds
received can be used for any
purpose.
Reverse mortgage loans
typically require no repayment for as long as you live
in your home. But they must
be repaid in full, including
all interest and other charges,
when the last living borrower
dies, sells the home, or permanently moves away.
Reverse mortgages may
have tax consequences, affect
eligibility for assistance under
federal and state programs,
and have an impact on the
estate and heirs of the homeowner.
Getting money for daily
living out of the home that’s
paid for may sound great, but
it’s important to understand
what you are doing and
how it affects your financial
situation. If you consider
reverse mortgage an option to explore, seek help
for an unbiased opinion of
the consequences both the
pros and the cons. There are
trained Home Equity Conversion Mortgage counselors
(HECM) available to help.
In Minnesota, many of them
work for community action
agencies.
Information on finding a reverse mortgage counselor is
available through the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) and
AARP. Visit www.hecmresources.org/network.cfm to
search the network of HECM
counselors by state, or call
AARP’s toll-free number, 800209-8085, and ask for reverse
mortgage counselors. The
AARP line is staffed Monday
through Friday, from 6 a.m.
to 11 p.m. CT.
Rosemary Heins is a family resource management
educator with University of
Minnesota Extension.
18
November17,2007
NewsHopperTM
Apartments for Rent
Construction
Employment
NORTH MILLE LACS LAkE, large
furnished apartment, $650/mo.
utilities included. 218-3306638.
w47
STRUCTURAL BUILDINGS Quality
buildings built year round. 1800-535-9722 www.structuralbuildings.com
w51
Automotive
Employment
PArTS: radiators & Gas
Tanks, over 100 in stock.
riley Auto Supply - NAPA,
Aitkin, 218-927-2153. tfn
04 RANGER P/U XLT 4x4, Off
Road, Air, P/L, P/w, Auto Start,
Reciever Hitch, Sport Seats,
Bright Appearance Pkg, Red,
13,000 miles, $17,950 or B.O.
218-357-0966
w47
BE SOMEONE SPECIAL in the life
of another! PT positions available
in Aitkin. Earn while you help
people with developmental disabilities learn daily living skills.
Experience preferred, but will
train. Valid MN driver's license,
clear background check and drug
test. Please call (218)927-3946
or (866)321-3245. EOE w47
REPORTER / wRITER (Approx. 24
hours per week) This position will
include reporting and writing
duties for the NewsHopper, a free
weekly community newspaper, &
other monthly publications. Candidate must be available to cover
area meetings and community
events, including evenings and
weekends. Candidate must be
competent in journalistic-style
writing, grammar and English
composition. Candidate should
enjoy helping the community grow.
Send, fax or e-mail three writing
samples to the NewsHopper, 202
Minnesota Avenue North, Aitkin,
Minnesota 56431, 218-927-6980
fax or hopper@emily.net.
tfn
wANTED - OwNER/OPERATOR
to pull company trailers for log
hauling. 218-839-1428
w46
wANTED PCA, References Required
for Paraplegic man on lake. 218426-5297
w47
Boats/Marine
USED BOATS - check out www.
baylakemarine.com
tfn
Building Materials
AITKIN hArdWoodS FALL
FLOORING SPECIAL: RED OAk
PLANk $2.75 SQ. FT., QUANTITY
LIMITED, 1-888-927-6515 www.
aitkinhardwoods.com.
tfn
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,
Ages 17-41. Prior Military Service
welcome, will Train, Call Chris at
218-232-1792.
w01
Your Ad here!
Financial Assistance
GET THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
you need to finance your business,
education and upset your existing
debt at a subsidized interest rate
of 2%. You can get a chance to
Farmers Insurance is looking for a motivated earn $1,000 - $1,500 per week.
person to sell insurance products in the Aitkin
Ely and
and Apply now via email: employmentsurrounding areas. Please call Tucker Hanlon at department@yahoo.co.uk w52
218-722-1406 or email at: thanlon@farmersagent. BUY OR SELL through the
com if interested.
NewsHopper classifieds!
tfn
Good Things to Eat
BIRCH STREET MEAT & GROCERY - Fresh cut, full service meat
case, groceries, produce, milk.
Open Daily. 20 Third Street NE,
Aitkin 218-927-6650
tfn
Good Things to Eat
PRE-ORDER HOMEMADE LEFSE
for the holiday season. Aitkin area.
2 rounds $5 or 1 dozen rounds
$25. will be ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Order by calling 218-534-7610
tfn
Homes for Rent
SPACIOUS HOME on Lone Lake
near Aitkin. Sleeps up to 8 with 3
baths. $1,200/month plus utilities. No smoking or pets. Available 12-1-07. Diane, 612-8198899.
w47
2 BDR. HOME on 37 acres,
McGregor; $600/month; 1st
& last months rent + damage
deposit; utilities not included;
available December 1st; 218426-4320
tfn
2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME
newly remodled in Aitkin, large
kitchen, available immediately,
some utilities included. References required, $475/mo, 218927-6979
tfn
2 BEDROOM, full basement, 2 car
garage, $700/month + utilities.
218-828-8808
w46
Hopper’s Helpers
Service Directory
Advertising/Newspaper/Shopper
Carpent Cleaning
NewsHopper 218-927-6990 • 800-927-4498
Best Things in Life are FREE! 25,000+ average circulation. Classified Ads, Display Ads & Inserts
www.NewsHopper.net
tfn
n
Air Conditioning & Heating
Ken’s heating & Mobile home Supply
LP & Natural Gas • Nationally Certified
Service Technician – 30 Years Experience
Residential & Commercial • Mobile Home
Heating and Air Conditioning • RV’s/Supplies
1-888-989-6720 • Aitkin
w13
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
hometown Building Supplies
Your Building Materials Headquarters • Aitkin
218-927-7077 • Mon. - Fri. 8-5:30, Sat. 8-3
w13
tfn
Concrete Production
Electricians
4 and 47 North cleaning Inc. • 218-927-3733
Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning and Shampooing. 98%
extraction, tile stripping and waxing. State of the Art
Ceiling and wall cleaning. Removes Nicotine, soot, smoke,
mildew, cooking grease, and dirt films. we clean all
surfaces, No Mess or Interruption. Insured. Call Now! w9 M & M Masonry • 218-678-2764
Insulated poured walls, flat work with printing and stainCarpenter/Handyman
ing. Tile and cultured stone. Glass block.
w12
carpenter/handyman • 218-927-6086 or 218Contractors
927-5366 Remodeling • Additions • Flooring • Decks
Garages • Siding • Roofing • FREE Estimates
w17 von Gross Pole Buildings
Lic. #20408955 • 218-927-2408 • 877-331-7671 w3
Cellular Phones & Service
Northern Air Plumbing & heating • 218-927-6828
SPrINT PcS Available at the NewsHopper • Aitkin
New Construction, Remodeling, Turbo Soft water, Carrier, Venmar. VänEE/AVS • naph@mlecmn.net
w13 218-927-6990 • No Roaming • Never Pay Huge Overages• Enjoy LIVE TV, wireless Music Downloads, Play
Appliance Repair
Games & Access web
tfn
Jim Blakesley Appliance repair & Service
Concrete Production
218-927-2027 • 1-888-450-8845 • Aitkin
customix concrete • 320-676-1500
washers, Dryers, Stoves, Refrigerators, Air
Quality Concrete Mixed Fresh on Site
Conditions, Septic Protectors, and MORE.
I Repair Almost Anything That Is Broken.
tfn Pay only for what you use • Precast Storm Shelters, Boat
Ramp Planks, Frost Pillars, Parking Curb Block
tfn
Banking
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
Concrete Production
Westerlund custom Builders, Inc.
• New homes and buildings • Roofs, decks, etc.
#20216038 • Neil westerlund 1-877-723-6716
w708
Custom Framing
Nord Lake reflections • 218-927-3317
217 Minnesota Ave. N., Aitkin
Custom Framing and Beads
erIc WAde eLecTrIc • 218-927-2928
Residential & Commercial• Master Electrician
No JoB Too SMALL • Free eSTIMATeS
Licensed • Bonded • Insured cell 651-341-0784 w17
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 218821-8719
w17
Flooring Materials & Installation
tfn
Dry Cleaning
hudrlik carpet & Tile • 218-927-6633
After 59 years, our reputation is still our best guarantee!
w13
Glass
Anderson cleaners • 218-829-5269
Three locations to meet your dry cleaning needs. Holder Aitkin Glass Service
Drug in Aitkin; Range Drug in Crosby and Snyder Drug 36770 - 390th Ave., Aitkin
in McGregor.
w49 218-927-4624 • 800-958-6442
Auto • Residential • Commercial Glass Installation
Drywall
JB drywall • 320-684-2206
Cell 651-270-4720
concrete & Masonry Associates, Inc. Larson drywall Inc. • 218-927-3707
Block • Brick • Stone • Flat work• FREE Estimates
Licensed, Insured & Bonded
Carl kurtz, Aitkin 218-927-6627
Free estimates
Randy Slette, Baxter 218-829-5740
w15
w12
w8
tfn
Your BuSINeSS
couLd Be LISTed
here!
Add your business to the Hopper’s Helpers Service Directory fax: 218-927-6980 or e-mail: hopper@emily.net
November 17, 2007
NewsHopperTM
Wedding
Hunting
Misc. For Sale
Real Estate
Services
Wedding
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
AHS letter jackets. Shirts Plus,
Downtown Aitkin, 218-927-2837 tfn
Industrial Shop Vacuum - 1 h.p.,
55 gallon capacity, 4" diameter hose,
$75. 218-426-0072
tfn
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
WANTED - 2 to 3 ACRES, high
ground, trees, no lakeshore. 218927-3022
w48
Land for sale - 0.54 acres
$20,000. 701-852-6622 w16
L A K EHO M E S E L L ER S
DISCOUNT BROKERAGE.
www.maycustomrealty.com, call
Ron @ 888-370-3350 w47
INSURANCE - Excellent rates
& coverage. Auto (standard &
risk), home, business, recreational vehicles. Jamie Koop
Insurance, Crosby, 218-5468304.
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 1-800927-4498.
tfn
CAKE TOp 25th Anniversary silver
and white. Comes with domed
clear display case. $10/OBO. Call
218-546-6221.
tfn
Livestock
2 PUREBRED HIGHLAND bull
calves. 2 bull calves crosses. $500
each. Call 218-546-2862
tfn
HORSE Boarding indoor/outdoor arenas; plus trails. Call
218-927-6137.
tfn
2 HEIFERS milk/meat crosses
impregnated by Highland bull to
calve in late March. $650 each.
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
Misc. For Sale
DONA'S PLACE - Custom embroidery, transfers, 1-100 pieces.
Jackets, shirts, caps, etc. Palisade. 218-845-2896, 866-5932896
w49
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
FREE Iron Ore Tailings! You
haul. 218-546-6221
tfn
For Sale - large 4 wheel red mobility scooter. Call 218-763-3473 after
4:30
w49
Pet Care & Services
Dogpatch- Expert grooming and
boarding 218-927-4353 tfn
Real Estate Wanted
Large Parcels of Land or
Lakeshore Private Party
612-868-6223
Rental Commercial
Wanted
BRiDAl VEILs - with headpieces
$25/OBO 218-546-6221
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 one white satin with
spaghetti straps $150/OBO. Call
218-546-6221.
tfn
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. 1-800-8742130. Website: www.kuglersalWedding Gowns - Size 12
vage.com.
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
CAKE TOp Double glass hearts jewel neckline. (Orig. $750)
with doves at top with white lace. $250/OBO 218-546-6221. tfn
Wedding
office/retail space available.
Approximately 1,100 -2,400 sq. ft.
Completely remodeled and new
1/2 Acre, Morrison Township, store front. Great downtown Aitkin
older mobile home. Contact location 612-366-2160. t f n
Robert Chute, 215 3rd St. SE
#207, Aitkin, MN 56431 w48
Land for sale - 0.54 acres embroidery, screen printing,
$20,000. 701-852-6622 w16 banners, trophys/plaques...All Comes with protective plastic
your advertising needs. Shirts container $25/OBO, Call 218Plus, Downtown Aitkin. 218-927- 546-6221.
tfn
2837
tfn
Real Estate
Services
Your Ad here!
Hopper’s Helpers
Service Directory
Home Video Transfer
Plumbing & Heating
HeAdpieces White satin with
beading. $50 each /OBO. Call
218-546-6221. tfn
NOTICE
State of Minnesota Timber
Auction - ORAL BIDS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2007
AITKIN AREA INTERMEDIATE
& REGULAR AUCTION SALES
REGULAR AUCTION SALE #1
10:00 AM - 8 TRACTS
INTERMEDIATE AUCTION SALE #2
11:00 AM - 23 TRACTS
LONG LAKE CONSERVATION CENTER
PALISADE MN
A “Notice of Sale” will be available about 30
days before the sale date and can be requested
by telephone, picked up from Aitkin Area
DNR offices or from the Grand Rapids
Regional DNR office. Phone numbers are:
Aitkin Area Office: 218-927-4040
Grand Rapids Regional Office: 218-999-7833
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
Septic Service
C-I Video Production • 800-622-8222 • 218-545-1078 Gravelle Plumbing & Heating •218-927-2624
Air Conditioning & Ventilation. Sales • Heating • InstallaPreserve your precious memories. Transfer your
w13
home movies, pictures, slides and VHS to DVD; 16mm, tions • Service • Lennox • Buderus • Wirsbo 8mm, camcorder tapes, other media. Duplication of
Pole Buildings
CD’s and DVD’s
w52
Von Gross Pole Buildings
Landscaping • Lawn Services
Lic. #20408955 • 218-927-2408 • 877-331-7671 w3
19
Tree Removal
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
Printers/Printing
Steel • Aluminum • Wood • Brands: Rollex, Emco
R & R Landscaping & Tree Removal
FREE ESTIMATES, Licensed & Insured w14 218-927-2855 • Tree Removal, Stump Grinding,
Lakeland Printers • 320-676-3167
Full color / black and white copies • Auction bills
Storm Damage Cleanup, Aerial Truck, Land & Lot ClearTattooing
Specialize in single and multi-colored inserts
w12
ing, Trail Brushing, Ditch Cleaning. For FREE estimates
Skin Deep Tattoo• 218-927-1400
218-839-3371 or 218-927-2855; www.randrtrl.com w11
Property Maintenance
Portraits by Josh on Paper or Skin. GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
Water / Well Drilling
Painting, Staining, Power Washing, Lawn- Old, faded tattoos reworked or covered up with new
designs-sharp lines-bright colors. 30 years experience.
care,
Property
Maintenance,
Cleaning
&
North
Star
Water
Wells • 218-829-0892
R & R Landscaping & Tree Removal•218-927-2855
Hawaiian-Custom-one of a kind art. Wed.-Fri. 2pm-7pm;
More...Call
Mike
218-820-0142
w14
Water
Well
Drilling
&
Pump Service
For all your excavating and landscaping needs. Patios,
Sat. 10am-5pm • Corner of Hwy. 169 & 210 in Aitkin tfn
FREE
ESTIMATES
•
1-888-829-0892
w52
Boulder Walls, Rip Rap Rock, Sod, Class 5, Driveways,
Roofing
Tree Removal
Building Pads, Basements, Road Building, Black Dirt,
Window/Wall Coverings
A-1 Roofing • 218-678-2089
Sand, Gravel. For FREE estimates call Greg
Northern
Tree
Specialists
•
218-851-4781
Shades & Shutters Window Treatment
218-839-3371 or 218-927-2855; www.randrtrl.com w11 Commerical & Resdiential
40+ Years Experience
w13 Hazardous Tree Removal • Free Trimming • Bolting &
Sales & Installation, call Wendie for consultations 218Cabling • Cracked Limb Support • Lot/Land Cleaning
Mortgage Services
927-4904 or 218-838-3514 w47
• 24 Hour Storm Damage Service • Fully Insured •
Dave Thorp Construction • 320-676-8277
www.timberland-mortgage.com
w49
Residential Roofing, Carpentry Lic. #20455133
w15 FREE ESTIMATES • 866-336-3956
WINDOW FASHIONS
Timberland Mortgage Services, Inc.
________________________________________________
PAT’S
FARM
ISLAND DRAPERIES
Satellite
TV
Service
Purchases • Refinance • Reverse Mortgages
Kokesh Stump & Tree Removal • 218-927-2745
Draperies • Blinds • Shades • Slipcovers • Upholstery
For current rates & loan information see website or call Enberg’s TV Since 1954 • 218-927-2988
Expert, Cost-Efficent Service • Safe Removal of Stumps,
Free measurements & Installation
1-800-311-4554, Peter
w48 Dish Network, Antenna, Tower and TV
Trees and Other Wood Waste • Stump Grinding
w48 218-927-6162 w8
LG
HD
TV
•
1-888-ENBERGS
w12
Pet Care Service
Septic Service
Dogpatch • 218-927-4353
Expert Pet Grooming & Boarding Services. West of Aitkin Kangas Enterprises, Inc. • 1-218-768-2575 on Cedar Brook Rd. tfn Septic Pumping • Portable Toilets • Septic Systems
Excavating • CCTV Sewer Line Camera Lic. #2526 Hoppers Helper’s Service Directory lists
businesses that are ready to help you!
w13
Your business
could be listed
here!
Your Business Category
To add your business to the Hopper’s Helpers Service
Directory call 218-927-6990, 1-800-927-4498, fax:
218-927-6980 or e-mail: hopper@emily.net
20
November17,2007
NewsHopperTM
Minnesota Classified Network
Bringing Your Ads to Minnesota’s Doorstep!
Wedding
wEDDING GOwNS - SIZE 14
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 218546-6221.
tfn
Wedding
wEDDING GOwNS - SIZE 16
Forever Yours white satin gown
with 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
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.
Shepherd Firearm
Specialist
☛Firearm Repair
and Cleaning
☛Scope Mounting,
Bore Sighting & Zeroing
☛Custom Work Available
☛FFL Licensed
Cloquet
☎ 218-879-9214
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!
REACH
1.3
MILLION
HOUSEHOLDS! Do you have a
product, service, or business that
would be helped by reaching over 1
million
households
throughout
Minnesota? The Minnesota Classified
Network will allow you to reach these
potential customers quickly and
inexpensively. For more information
concerning a creative classified ad call
this
publication
or
Minnesota
Classified Network at 800-866-0668.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY:
ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE - Do
you earn $800 in a day? Includes 30
Machines and Candy All for $9,995.
1-888-614-1180 (NOT VALID IN SD)
(MFPA)
1000 ENVELOPES = $10,000.
Receive $10 for every envelope
stuffed with our sales material.
Guaranteed! Free Information. 24
hour
recording
1-800-211-8057
(MFPA)
THINKING ABOUT A HOMEBASED BUSINESS but don’t know
where to start? Already in one that’s
not working like you had hoped?
Take our FREE home-business survey
at www.thehomebusinesssurvey.com
(MFPA)
HEALTH:
QUIT SMOKING IN 7 DAYS yours
FREE if you don't quit 92% Customer
Satisfaction Call now- 1-800-9618678 (MFPA)
FREE WEIGHT LOSS Find out how
to get your free bottle. Please, limit
one per household +S/H Call Now: 1800-347-5658 (MFPA)
FINANCIAL:
BURIED IN CREDIT CARD DEBT
Over $10,000. We can save you
thousands of dollars. Call Credit Card
Relief for your Free Consultation: 1866-800-5252. (MFPA)
$$CASH$$ IMMEDIATE CASH for
Structured Settlements, Annuities,
Law Suits, Inheritances, Mortgage
Notes & Cash Flows.
J.G.
Wentworth- #1.
1-800-794-7310
(MFPA)
***FREE
CASH
GRANTS/PROGRAMS!*** $700.$800,000
2007 Never Repay!
Personal, Medical, Business, Real
Estate, School. No Credit check!
Same Day processing!
Live
Operators! 1-800-785-9615 Ext. 155
(MFPA)
CASH LOANS AND GRANTS!
$1,000 TO $300,000 AVAILABLE.
Personal or Business Use. Poor Credit
and Low Income Accepted. Same Day
Processing. Call 24-Hours: 1-800-6910210 (MFPA)
HELP WANTED:
POST OFFICE NOW HIRING!
Avg. Pay $20/ hour or $57K annually
including Federal Benefits and OT.
Paid Training, Vacations. PT/FT 1866-483-1052 USWA (MFPA)
EDUCATION/INSTRUCTION:
ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE
from home.
Medical, business,
Paralegal, computers, criminal justice.
Job placement assistance. Financial
aid and computer provided if qualified.
Call
866-858-2121,
www.OnlineTidewaterTech.com
(MFPA)
Don’t be snowed by the competition.
Advertise in the
NewsHopper
call 218-927-6990
or 218-454-4017
Save 40% to 50%
JOB OPENING
Customer Service / Sales Assistant
Tradeo Values
Part time (Full time possible) Flexible hours
If you have had any kind of sales experience, like to meet new people,
have an optimistic view point, and would like to work at a radio station,
then we want to see you! Call 218-828-9994.
Save 40% to 50% on Everything from Carpet to Furniture to Car Washes. Plus Savings at over 20 Area Restaurants! Tradeo Certificates may be purchased at the 3Wi studios, at 305 West Washington Street in
Brainerd ( Across from Walgreens) Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 218-828-9994
Food Certificates $10.00 for $6.00
Arby’s • A&W / Long John Silver's • Cedar Chest • Choppers • Deli Max • Deli Station at the
Trax • Eclectic Cafe • Ernie's On Gull Lake • Giovanni's • Grab A Java • Hardee’s • Last Turn
Saloon (Excludes Alcohol) • Maucieri's • Papa John's • Rafferty’s Pizza (Crosslake or Nisswa) •
6th Street Cafe • Sportland Cafe • St. Mathias Food & Liquor • Trail Break Bar and Grill
• Aardvark Artwork $100 toward sign or logo work $60 • Al's Marine $500 off Apex GT, Apex RTX or The ATTAK $200 • AMERICINN Little Falls mini suite $79 for $45 • AMERICINN Pequot
Lakes, night stay $99 value for $50 • Anytime Fitness, Brainerd 3
months w/ tanning $165 value for $90 • Anytime Fitness, Nisswa/
Crosslake 3 months membership $165 value for $90 • Backwoods
Interiors $100 towards design services $50 • Blue Thunder pair of
adult season passes $340 value for $170 • Blue Thunder single junior
season pass $85 value for $40 • Blue Thunder Tailgate Party $130
for $65 • Blue Thunder Birthday Party $125 for $63 • Blue Thunder
Flex 40 $160 for $80 • Brainerd Floral $15 for $8 • Brainerd Tools
and More 7ft. solid wood grandfather clock $249 for $140 • Brainerd
Tools and More 5ft. solid wood grandfather clock $99 value for $60
• Brainerd Tools and More $10 certificate for $6 • Cakes By Design
$100 towards a $200+ order $60 • Citadel Games 4 hours comp. time
$10 for $6 • Citrus Tanning 5 sessions $26 value $13 • City Looks
$20 towards any hair or nail service $12 • Computer Cleansweep
deluxe package $150 for $75 • Cost Cutters Haircut $13 value for $8
• Country Inn in Deerwood standard room $79 for $45 • Cragun's
Legacy twilight golf and dinner special (18 hole w/cart & dinner at
the grill) $65 for $33 • Crystals Green Cleaning general cleaning
services (eco safe / allergen free) $50 for $25 • Curves Brainerd 6
Other Food Certificates
Boathouse $16 Certificate for $8 • Bonanza $10 Certificate for $7 (1 per person, couple or group) •
Dave’s Pizza $15 Certificate for $8 • Famous Dave's $15 Certificate for $10 • Kelly’s $15 Certificate for $8 • Pizza Hut $10 Certificate for $7 • Rafferty’s Pizza $15 Certificate for $10 (1 per person,
couple or group) • TJ’s On The Cove $15 Certificate for $8 • Zorbaz $15 Certificate for $8
Other Certificates
month membership $210 value for $130 • Curves Nisswa / Crosslake
6 month membership $245 value for $139 • Custom Fitness 3 month
membership $125.85 for $65 • Dairy Queen one 8" ice cream cake
$16.99 value for $10 • Eastwood Inn in Motley - night stay in standard room $70 for $35 • Einstien Cellular $30 Certificate for $15 •
Exhaust Pros $300 towards replacement or repair $150 • Fitquest 3
month membership $165 for $79 • Framing Connection $50 toward a
complete custom frame order $25 • Furnish It Furniture $100 certificate for $50 • Hudrlik Carpet $200 off of a purchse of 20 yds carpet
or more for $100 • Itsy Bitsy $15 Certificate For $8 • JB Western
Wear $25 toward regular merchandice $15 • Kenlor Enterprises
used merchandise $40 for $20 • Kustom Koncepts $300 off of custom
paint package worth $500 or more $200 • Lake County Journal 1
yr. subscription $20 value for $12 • Lake Master $200 towards lake
art for $100 • Lake Master $300 toward lake art for $150 • Larson
Motor Service 18 ft. boat storage for winter; must accompany winterization $250 value for $125 • Liberty Tax $100 certificate for $50
• Marlene's Salon any service $20 for $10 • Mattie And Me $10
Certificate for $6 • Meyers Cleaners Dry Cleaning $10 Value For $6
• MN Fishing Museum family season pass $25 for $13 • MN Vac
Pfaff Sewing Machine $350 • Mr. Tubs Car Wash $6 Value For $3 •
North Country Floral $15 for $8 • Old Log Theater tickets for 2 $54
value for $27 • Paintball Connection $20 towards merchandise $12
• Paul Bunyan Bowl 2 hours of bowling, 1 pizza and pitcher of pop
$25 • Paul Bunyan Bowl 2 games bowling, shoes, party decorations,
1 pizza & pop for every 3 bowlers (can use more than one at time) $6
• Pine Village TMC $55 toward any service for $35 • Rainbow Healing Center Reike & Angel reading $60 value for $30 • Rapid River
Water Park 1 admission Sun - Thurs. $7 • Service Master carpet
cleaning $50 value $25 • Shannon’s Auto Body 2 wheel front end
alignment $50 value for $30 • Shannon’s Auto Body 4 wheel alignment $75 value for $50 • Shannon’s Auto Body complete truck detail
$200 value for $100 • Shannon’s Auto Body complete car detail $150
value for $75 • Snow White Car Wash $6 Value For $3 • Sother’s
Studio $50 Toward Photography Packages - $25 • Spirit Spas toward service $25 for $15 • Tender Care Home Managment 2 hours
service work : organization, meal prep, shopping etc. $60 value for
$35 • Teresa's Parts $25 toward any applicance $15 • Tykes $100 towards merchandise $50 • Vacationland Family Fun Park one round
of: jump shots, mini golf, climbing wall, and water wars $15 value for
$8 • Valvoline oil change on car or small truck $32.69 value for $20
• Whitefish Golf 18 holes w/cart $36 for $22 • Wild Bird Store $20
certificate for $13 • Wild Wedge Season pass (9 holes ) $199 for $99
• Wild Wedge round of mini golf $6.50 for $3
NewsHopperTM
(Published in NewsHopper
Saturday, November 17, 2007)
NOTICE OF AITKIN COUNTY
TIMBER SALE
REGULAR ORAL BID AUCTION
DECEMBER 3, 2007
Pursuant to Chapter 355, Laws of
1941, as amended, the following timber
on tax-forfeited land within Aitkin County
will be offered for sale WITHOUT the
sale of land at 7:30 AM on December 3,
2007 at Long Lake Conservation Center
in the Northstar Lodge in Palisade, Minnesota 56469.
Timber will be sold to the highest bidder at not less than the appraised value
and in conformity with the cutting regulations given on the permit. Bidding shall
be by ORAL BID only. The right to accept/reject any or all bids is reserved by
the county. The minimum bid accepted
will be 1% over the previous bid. The
bidder with the highest bid raise will be
awarded the sale of the timber. No bidder shall act in any capacity on behalf
of a non-qualifying person, partnership,
or company for the purpose of procuring rights to purchase timber from Aitkin
County. The price of each species will be
computed on a weighted average, based
on the volume and price of each specie
and the total bid price.
No bid shall be accepted from any
bidder having a delinquent or uncollectible timber sale account with any
county, state, or federal agency or from
any bidder involved in a pending timber
trespass case with any county, state or
federal agency.
On the day of the sale, immediately
after the auction is completed, the successful bidder for each tract must submit
a bid guarantee of 15% of the appraised
price to be deposited with the Land
Commissioner. Thirty days from the date
of the sale, is allowed for the delivery of
the balance of the down payment (15%
of the bid price). If the downpayment of
15% of the bid price is not paid within the
30 days, interest will be charged on the
amount owed past 30 days. If the balance of the downpayment and / or the
permit is not returned within 30 days after the auction date, cancellation of the
permit may result.
Payment of the full price of the sale
plus a performance bond or payment
equaling 10% of the total bid price, must
be made prior to cutting. A presale meeting with the forester is required before
any cutting may commence.
Payment of the full price of the sale plus
performance bond or payment equaling
10% of the total bid price, must be made
prior to the granting of any extension of
this permit. A one year extension will be
granted at the discretion of the County
Forester. The fee for the extension is 10%
of the uncut balance, as determined from
the County Land Office sale record or
$20.00 whichever is greater.
The performance bond will be kept
by the county and will be returned upon
satisfactory completion of the sale, as
judged by the County Forester when
notified of the sale completion. The Land
Department should be notified of the
completion of the sale within 30 days
after cutting.
ALL PRODUCTS TO BE SCALED
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
Access to the permit areas shall be
the responsibility of the successful bidder. Bidder also agrees to the attached
Saturday, October 20, 27;
November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2007)
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALEPRIVATE
of Lot Two (2) of Knox’s Irregular Lots in
the Village of Aitkin
Saturday, November 17, 24;
December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2007)
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS
LOCATED: Aitkin
cutting regulations. Contact the Land
Department about the possibility of assistance on access road development
(culverts, fill, fiber matting, etc.) on individual tracts.
PLEASE NOTE: County Timber Permit
# must be written on all loads of wood
products hauled from County Lands
as required on county timber permits.
Failure to mark the loads could result in
loads being treated as trespass.
Aitkin County does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment and the provision of services.
Prospective bidders who require special
accommodations to participate in this
sale should inform the Land Department
as soon as possible and more than three
working days before the sale. You may
write to Aitkin County Land Department
at 209 2nd St. NW Aitkin, MN. 56431 or
call 218-927-7364.
Lists of timber offered may be obtained
from the Aitkin County Land Department,
209 2nd St. NW (Courthouse) Aitkin, MN
56431 after November 9th, 2007.
Witnessed my hand this 5th day of November 2007
Aitkin County Land Commissioner
TIMBER OFFERED AT THIS SALE IS
FROM FOREST LAND INDEPENDENTLY
CERTIFIED BY SmartWood IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF THE FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL (SW-FMCOC-028). Any wood, that is being sold
as FSC certified wood (including sold
on area estimate), must follow the chain
of custody process - consumer scale
agreements must be signed for the mill
and tickets used for the wood.
13.98
“THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR
REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR,
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPLOCATED: Aitkin County, Minnesota
RESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE
REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUTHE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF
THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE DICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER
THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION
ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE THE NOTICE: $42,062.01
582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHTIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED
FECTED BY THIS ACTION.
THAT no action or proceeding has PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A
been instituted at law to recover the debt RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That de- secured by said mortgage, or any part THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERfault has occurred in the conditions of the thereof; that there has been compliance TY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCfollowing described mortgage:
with all pre-foreclosure notice and accel- TION, AND ARE ABANDONED.”
eration requirements of said mortgage,
DATE OF MORTGAGE: August 31, and/or applicable statutes;
Dated: October 10, 2007
2004
PURSUANT, to the power of sale
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF contained in said mortgage, the above
TRATION SYSTEMS, INC.
MORTGAGE: $42,500.00
described property will be sold by the
Mortgagee
Sheriff of said county as follows:
MORTGAGOR(S): Andrew Snaza and
REITER & SCHILLER, P.A.
Amber Dawn Snaza, husband and wife
DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December
13, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.
By:
/s/ Thomas J. Reiter, Esq.
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic
Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq.
Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware
PLACE OF SALE: Aitkin County SherSarah J.B. Adam, Esq.
corporation
iff’s office, 217 Second Street NW, Aitkin,
N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq.
Minnesota
James J. Pauly, Esq.
DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed
Attorneys for Mortgagee
September 3, 2004, Aitkin County Reto pay the debt then secured by said
25 North Dale Street, 2nd Floor
corder; Document No. 360683
mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid
St. Paul, MN 55102-2227
by the mortgagee, on the premises and
(651) 209-9760
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: As- the costs and disbursements allowed by
Attorney Reg. No. 152262
signed to: none.
law. The time allowed by law for redemp(F5343)
tion by said mortgagor(s), their personal
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROP- representatives or assigns is six (6)
THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A
ERTY:
months from the date of sale.
DEBT COLLECTOR.
The South 50 feet of the East 126.6 feet
12.84
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF
MORTGAGE: $125,000.00
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF
AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE
THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE ING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTTIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AF- GAGEE: $130,172.61
FECTED BY THIS ACTION.
That prior to the commencement of this
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that de- mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortfault has occurred in conditions of the gagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied
following described mortgage:
with all notice requirements as required
by statute; That no action or proceeding
DATE OF MORTGAGE: February 1, has been instituted at law or otherwise to
2005
recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;
MORTGAGOR: Felisa L B Pearl, a
single person.
PURSUANT to the power of sale
contained in said mortgage, the above
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic described property will be sold by the
Registration Systems, Inc.
Sheriff of said county as follows:
DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded February 10, 2005,
Aitkin County Recorder, Document No.
364201.
THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE
REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL 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 PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.”
TIME
Well Spent
Reach over 20,000 readers
with one advertisement!
218-927-6990 • hopper@emily.net
Ahead
HSBC Bank USA, N.A.
Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee
PLACE OF SALE:
Sheriff’s Office,
Aitkin County Jail, Aitkin, MN
Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee
of Mortgagee
4500 Park Glen Road #120
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 925-6888
43-74
5444462
Deadline for the Nov. 24 issue of the
THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JULOCATED: Aitkin County, Minnesota
DICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER
MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF
THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHTHE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF ER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED
ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE THE NOTICE: $154,461.07
PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A
TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFRESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS
FECTED BY THIS ACTION
THAT no action or proceeding has THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERbeen instituted at law to recover the debt TY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That de- secured by said mortgage, or any part TION, AND ARE ABANDONED.”
fault has occurred in the conditions of the thereof; that there has been compliance
following described mortgage:
with all pre-foreclosure notice and accelDated: November 6, 2007
eration requirements of said mortgage,
DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 30, 2004 and/or applicable statutes;
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST
COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF
PURSUANT, to the power of sale
MLMI TRUST SERIES 2005-NC1
MORTGAGE: $148,750.00
contained in said mortgage, the above
Mortgagee
described property will be sold by the
MORTGAGOR(S): Guy A. Rognrud, a Sheriff of said county as follows:
REITER & SCHILLER, P.A.
single person
DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 3,
By:
/s/ Thomas J. Reiter, Esq.
MORTGAGEE: American Equity Mort- 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq.
gage, Inc., a Missouri corporation
Sarah J.B. Adam, Esq.
PLACE OF SALE: Aitkin County SherN. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq.
DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed iff’s office, 217 Second Street NW, Aitkin,
James J. Pauly, Esq.
August 5, 2004, Aitkin County Recorder; Minnesota
Leah K. Weaver, Esq.
Document No. 359941
Attorneys for Mortgagee
to pay the debt then secured by said
25 North Dale Street
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: As- mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid
St. Paul, MN 55102-2227
signed to: New Century Mortgage Cor- by the mortgagee, on the premises and
(651) 209-9760
poration; thereafter to Deutsche Bank the costs and disbursements allowed by
Attorney Reg. No. 152262
National Trust Company as Trustee for law. The time allowed by law for redemp(F5006)
the MLMI Trust Series 2005-NC1
tion by said mortgagor(s), their personal
representatives or assigns is six (6)
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROP- months from the date of sale.
DEBT COLLECTOR.
13.1
ERTY:
Lot Eight (8), Nine (9), Fifteen (15),
Dated: November 1, 2007.
USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO,
P.L.L.P.
DEBT COLLECTOR.
13.3
NewsHopper is Fri., Nov. 16 at Noon.
21
Sixteen (16), and Seventeen (17), Block
Twenty-Eight (28), of “Indian Portage”
MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM
FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None
DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 3,
2008 at 10:00 AM
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: HSBC Bank USA, N.A., Dated:
to pay the debt then secured by said
October 3, 2007.
Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said
premises, and the costs and disburseLEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPER- ments, including attorneys’ fees allowed
TY: The North half of the Northeast Quar- by law subject to redemption within
ter excepting therefrom the Northwest twelve (12) months from the date of said
Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of the sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal
Northeast Quarter, Section 30, Township representatives or assigns.
47, range 22
Saturday, November 17, 24;
December 1, 8, 15 & 29, 2007)
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALEPRIVATE
November17,2007
NewsHopper
218-927-6990 • 202 Minn. Ave. N, Aitkin, 56431
22
November 17, 2007
NewsHopperTM
Energy efficient appliances
The cost of using appliances and heating and cooling equipment averages
more than $1,200 per year.
You can sharply reduce
your energy bill by using
high-efficiency appliances
and space conditioning
equipment. While these
may be more expensive
to buy than comparable
models with lower or average efficiency, your reduced energy bills will put
that money back into your
pocket long before the
product wears out.
Benefits:
• Energy Savings
According to the American Council for an Energy
Efficient Economy (ACEEE),
replacing a 20-year-old
refrigerator with a new,
energy-efficient model, annually will save about 800
kWh, reduce your home’s
CO2 contribution by about
one ton—all while saving
about $65 through reduced
electric bills. The ACEEE’s
website (www.aceee.org)
offers the most energy-efficient residential appli-
ances available. Only the
highest-rated models are
listed within each appliance category, making up
fewer than 5 percent of all
the different models currently available. There are
many appliances not listed
on their website that are
above average in efficiency,
but this list is a good place
to start.
• Increased Home Value
Having updated, efficient
appliances like dishwashers
and built-in microwaves are
a key selling-point. As energy costs rise, this return
on investment grows.
• Conservation
More and more electricity
in the U.S. is generated by
burning natural gas, but the
U.S. has only about 3% of
the world’s gas reserves.
Equipment & Services:
• Refrigerators. ENERGY
STAR qualified refrigerators
require about half as much
energy as models manufactured before 1993. These refrigerator models use high
efficiency compressors,
improved insulation, and
This holiday season,
Give yourself
The GifT of a
smaller
elecTric Bill
A
dd beauty to your Christmas lighting display without adding to your electric
bill! Mille Lacs Energy and Aitkin Public Utilities, along with Pamida, Hyytinen
Hardware Hank and Aitkin True Value - Aitkin; Weidell Trustworthy Hardware
- Brainerd; Holiday “De-Lites” North - McGregor; and Agnew Hardware Hank - Onamia
are asking you to get rid of your traditional holiday lighting and replace them with
LED holiday lighting. Bring in your old lights and get $5 off LED lights - Limit 5 per
customer/must be 50 bulbs or more per string.
Why buy LED?
• LED (light emitting diode) bulbs use 10 times less electricity than mini-lights
and 100 times less than C-7 bulbs
• The lifespan of LEDs is extremely long—up to 100,000 hours inside
and 50,000 outside
• Holiday LEDs are available in mini-lights, flame-tips, globes, gems, ropes, icicles
• All-weather, unbreakable and water-resistant
• Cool to the touch, shatterproof, shock-resistant
do The riGhT ThinG
replace a sTrinG
more precise temperature
and defrost mechanisms to
improve energy efficiency.
Refrigerators must use at
least 15 percent less energy
than required by current
federal standards and 40
percent less energy than
the conventional models
sold in 2001.
• Freezers. ENERGY STAR
qualified freezer models
use at least 10 percent less
energy than required by
current federal standards.
• ENERGY STAR compact
refrigerators and freezers
use at least 20 percent less
energy than required by
current federal standards.
Compacts are models with
volumes less than 7.75
cubic feet. You can reduce
the amount of energy your
refrigerator or freezer uses,
whether with a standard or
an ENERGY STAR qualified
model:
• Position your refrigerator away from a heat source
such as an oven, a dishwasher, or direct sunlight
from a window.
• To allow air to circulate
around the condenser coils,
leave a space between the
wall or cabinets and the
refrigerator or freezer and
keep the coils clean.
• Make sure the door
seals are airtight.
• Keep your refrigerator
between 35 and 38 degrees
Fahrenheit and your freezer
at 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Minimize the amount of
time the refrigerator door
is open.
• Recycle older or second
refrigerators, rather than
reselling them or putting
them in the garage.
• Dishwashers. ENERGY
STAR qualified dishwashers
use 25 percent less energy
than the federal minimum
standard for energy consumption, and use much
less water.
• Run your dishwasher
with a full load. Most of
the energy used by a dishwasher goes to heat water.
Since you can’t decrease the
amount of water used per
cycle, fill your dishwasher
to get the most from the
energy used to run it.
• Avoid using the heatdry, rinse-hold and prerinse features. Instead use
your dishwasher’s air-dry
option. If your dishwasher
does not have an air-dry
option, prop the door open
after the final rinse to dry
the dishes.
• Room Air Conditioners. ENERGY STAR qualified room air conditioners
use at least 10% less energy
than conventional models. Many people buy an
air conditioner that is too
large. ENERGY STAR suggests making sure your unit
is properly sized.
• Clothes Washers. Compared to a model manufactured before 1994, an
ENERGY STAR qualified
clothes washer can save up
to $110 per year on your
utility bills. Clothes washers must use 50 percent
less energy than standard
washers. The Modified Energy Factor (MEF) measures
the energy used during the
washing process, including machine energy, water
heating energy, and dryer
energy. The higher the
MEF, the more efficient the
clothes washer is. You can
download a list of qualified equipment from the
ENERGY STAR website.
• Clothes Dryers. ENERGY STAR does not label
clothes dryers because
most dryers use similar
amounts of energy, which
means there is little difference in the energy use
between models. To reduce
the amount of energy your
clothes dryer uses:
• Use the moisture sensor
option on your dryer, which
automatically shuts off the
machine when the clothes
are dry.
• If your clothes washer
has spin options, choose a
high spin speed or extended spin option to reduce
the amount of remaining
moisture, thus starting the
drying process before you
put your clothes in the
dryer.
• Air dry clothes whenever possible.
Information from www.
smartenergyliving.org.
Reducing holiday energy costs
Reducing holiday energy
costs doesn’t mean reducing
your holiday enjoyment.
Running outdoor Christmas
lights is the biggest drain on
your electricity bill during the
holiday months. Of course
the actual cost increase will
depend on the type of bulb
you use, hours of use and
local energy rates. (To determine the approximate
cost, use our energy cost
calculator). The amount of
energy used by each bulb is
measured in watts: C7 and
C9 bulbs use 4-10 watts; mini
light bulbs use 0.4 watts and
LED light bulbs use 0.04
watts. The smaller the number of watts, the less energy
is used. Therefore LED lights
conserve the most energy.
Switching to LED lights is
just one way to reduce your
holiday energy costs. Here
are other ways to save:
• Limit the number of hours
you run Christmas lights to
3-5 hours.
• Turn Christmas lights off
during the day and when
you’re not at home.
• Use a timer to turn Christ-
mas lights on and off automatically.
• Reduce the number of
strings of lights; do you really need to outline the entire
garage?
• Reconsider icicle lights.
They use the same amount
of energy as mini lights,
there are more lights per
linear foot than other light
strings and icicle light strings
are shorter. Therefore, you’ll
require more strings, which
costs more to run.
• Consider using Christmas spotlights instead of
light strings; they come in
halogen and incandescent
bulbs. Incandescent bulbs
use more energy, but halogen
bulbs generate more heat;
make your choice according
to where you’ll place the
spotlight.
• Replace incandescent light
bulbs in your home with compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs,
which use far less energy. The
difference in savings can be
used towards running your
Christmas lights.
• Use Christmas lawn ornaments such as reindeer
statues; they don’t require
electricity.
Energy efficient LED
Christmas Lights
HYYTINEN’S
Hwy. 210/169 • Aitkin • 218-927-3117
FILL YOUR TANK TODAY!
UP NORTH FIREPLACE GALLERY
Multi Fuel
Energy Efficient
Stoves
927-2191  800-450-2191  www.mlecmn.net
Located at Aitkin Rental • 218-927-6907
1068 Air Park Drive, Aitkin, MN 56431
Highway 169 S., Aitkin
EXPRESS GAS & CAR WASH
218-927-6919 • Open 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
NewsHopperTM
NY
A
M CE
I
PR TIONS
UC
D
E
R
1-800-450-2713
1-218-927-2713
95
Chevy K1500
4x4
Ext. Cab, Short Box, #CT7101B
Local
Trade
99
$5,995
Chevy Tahoe
LT 4x4
4-Dr., 5.7L V8, 81,004 mi., #U2558B
Year End
Clearance
96
MACDONALD WOLD
Chevy K1500 4x4
1/2 Ton Extended
97
Chevy K1500 4x4
1/2 Ton Extended
Ext. Cab, 5.7L V8, 106,503 mi., #G7065B 5.8L V8, 145,820 mi., #U2521D
02
$6,995
Mercury
Mountaineer AWD
4-Dr., 4.0L V6, 106,334 mi., #G7025A
$7,995
02
$7,495
Chevy Suburban
1/2 Ton 4x4
4-Dr., 5.3L V8, 130,000 mi., #G7002B
97
02
4x4
ara
n
Cle
ce
Visit our website
www.macdonaldwold.com
Chevy 1/2 Ton
Ext. Cab 4x4
96K mi., One Owner, 3rd Door
Don’t Miss
This One!
23
November 17, 2007
$8,995
Toyota RAV4
4x4
4-Dr., 2.0L I4, 130,095 mi., #U2678A
97
Chevy 1/2 Ton Ext.
Cab 4x4 Silverado
92,400 mi., 3rd Door, #G8010A
Fresh
Trade
01
$9,495
Chevy Silverado
LS Extended
5.3L V8, 99,185 mi., #CT7058A
Clean
$9.995
01
$9,595
Dodge Ram 1500
4x4 Quad Cab
5.2L V8, 74,451 mi., #CT7095A
$10.995
03
02
$12,495
Chevy Tahoe
LT
5.3L, Leather, 3rd seat, 72K mi.,
#CT7094B
Fresh
Trade
07
$15,995
Chevy Trailblazer
Chevy Silverado
1/2 Ton 4x4
Extended, 5.3L V8, 145,783 mi.,
#G7051A
One
Owner
Trade
$12,995
$9,995
$12,995
00
4.8L V8 MFI, Auto, 59,145 mi.,
#U2736A
$14,995
03
$13,995
Chevy Suburban
1/2 Ton 4x4
4-Dr., 5.3L V8, 98,849 mi., #G7034A
$16,995
05
$15,995
GMC Sierra K2500
3/4 Ton 4x4
05
06
4-Dr., 4.2L I6, 19,565 mi., #U2653
$21,995
05
$20,995
Chevy Tahoe LS
1/2 Ton 4x4
4-Dr., 5.3L V8, 13,354 mi., #U2644A
$24,995
4_Dr., 4.2L I6, 62,256 mi., 3rd Seat,
#G7053B
$12,995
04
$12,495
GMC Envoy
4x4
4-Dr., 4.2L I6, 43,093 mi., #U2723
$19,995
03
$18,995
Lincoln Navigator
4x4
5.4L V8, 52,598 mi., #U2657A
$23,995
04
$14,995
Chevy Equinox
LT AWD
$21,995
GMC Yukon 1/2
Ton AWD Denali
6.0L V8, 51,996 mi., #G8002A
04
Chevy Trailblazer
LS
05
$16,995
$18,995
$17,995
GMC Canyon
4x4
4-Dr., 3.5L I5, 32,424 mi., #U2733
06
Buick Rendezvous
AWD
4-Dr., 3.5L V6, 19,419 mi., #U2654
05
$19,995
Chevy Silverado
Ext. Cab 4x4
6.0L V8, Auto, 31,000 mi., #CT7064C
05
$23,995
Cadillac Escalade
AWD
4-Dr., 6.0L V8, 34,482 mi., #U2648
05
$26,995
$19,995
Chevy Tahoe
1/2 Ton 4x4
4-Dr., 4.8L V8, 32,802 mi., #U2640
$25,995
07
$23,995
Chevy Silverado
LTZ Crew Cab
5.3L Vortec, 1,053 mil, Sun Roof, DVD,
#U2645
Cadillac
Style
$27,995
$14,995
05
$15,995
Chevy Colorado
4x4 Extended
3.5 I5 MFI, 24,066 mi., #CT7077A
$18,995
04
$18,495
GMC Yukon XL
1/2 Ton AWD Denali
6.0L V8, 89,784 mi., #G7063A
Cherry
Mint!
$25,995
03
GMC Envoy
XL
31,600 mi., One Owner Trade, #2616A 4_Dr., 4.2L I6, 38,221 mi., #U2665
Local
Trade
Chevy Trailblazer
EXT LS
Chevy Silverado
1/2 Ton 4x4 Ext.
$11,995
Local
Trade
Extended, 8.1L V8, 92,386 mi.,
New List $28,785,“In Transit” Factory
Bumper to Bumper Warranty Remaining, #LT7093A
#U2738
$18,995
$11,995
One
Owner
Show
Vehicle
$34,995
$39,995
$38,995
05
$20,995
Chevy Tahoe
LS 4x4
One Owner, 41,478 mi., #CT8012A
07
$23,995
Cadillac Escalade
AWD
6.2L, 13,850 mi., Leather, DVD Entertainment, Lots of Warranty, (Save Big),
#U2727
$52,995
24
November 17, 2007
NewsHopperTM
Northwood
CLEARANCE
Items up to
50%
5
0% OFF
Mon-Fri 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am-4pm
218-822-4434
NOVEMBER
15808 Edgewood Drive
Baxter, Minnesota 56425
®
23
23
15% off
FREE
24
24
15% off
All In-Stock
All In-Stock
Wrapping& Special Orders & Special Orders
Gift
Food &Toy
Donations
Supplies Last
While Supplie
NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE™
Soup duJour
11am-4pm
10% off Storewide Mondays & Saturdays
In-Stock Merchandise
Sunday
Sunda y
Monday
Mo nday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
W edne
DECEMBER
Thursday
Friday
Friday
Saturday
Saturda y
1
2
9
44
10
10
111 1
17
17
121 2
1818
24
24
30
30
1313
1919
25
25
20 20
2626
Closed
31
31
Closed
Closed
TOYS • PRECISION • COLLECTIBLES
LIMITED • EDITIONS • LIGHT SETS
MAIL BOXES •CANDLES
NORTHWOOD EQUIPMENT • HWY. 210 WEST, AITKIN
1515
21 21
22 22
Nov 1st thru April 30th, 2008
WINTER STORAGE FEATURES INCLUDE:
10 Point Motorcycle Safety Inspection • Fuel Stabilizer Added
Detail & Cleaning to Prevent Corrosion • Disconnect Battery
Service
Specials
28 28
29 29
25%
In-Stock Sale
END OF
SEASON
USED
BIKE
SALE!
INDOOR WINTER
STORAGE $199.00
20%
OFF
UP TO
Exclusive John Deere Merchandise Available ONLY here at your John Deere Dealer
1414
January 2nd thru 4th
Closed for Inventory
Closed
B A X T E R
Area’s Largest Selection of John Deer Toys
88
11
Happy New Year!
Closed
272 7
20%
In-Stock Sale
Merry Christmas!
losed
CClosed
100%
Soy
es
Candl
77
General Merchandise: 15% off Jewelry, Collectibles, Wallets, Purses, Kids
Parts: 15% off Saddlebags & Luggage
Closed
osed
Cl
23
23
66
General Merchandise: 15% off Leathers, Gloves , Helmets, Boots
Parts: 15% off Seats, Backrests, & Luggage Racks
CClosed
losed
16
16
55
General Merchandise: 15% off of Denim, Long Sleeve Shirts, and Sweatshirts
Parts: 15% off Wheel Chocks & Tie Downs
Closed
wishlist
Toys for
Big & Little
Girls & Boys
33
gotta love Harley-Davidson
Photo
Santa
w/ San
pm
11-- 44pm
Call
Scot for
Details!
218-927-2140 • www.northwoodequipment.com
NORTHWOOD TURF & POWER • HWY. 210 & 371, BAXTER
218-829-5356 • www.northwoodturfandpower.com
$3300 of extras
$19,900
2006 FXDB
Lots of extras, one owner
$11,995
2006 FLHR ROADKING
One Owner, Factory Warranty,
9,000 Miles
$15,995
1999 FLHTCU
Ultra Classic Green/ Black
Exceptionally Clean 88 Twin Cam
$10,900
2002 FLTRI
Custom Paint
$13,500
2001 883 HUGGER
$4,200
2007 YAMAHA
1100 SIVERADO
$6,950
1988 HERITAGE SOFTAIL
New Tires, Fluids, Engine Warranty, One Owner
$8,995
VALUABLE COUPON
10
off
a purchase of 50 or more
$
2007 ELECTRA GLIDE
00
$
00
Limit one offer per family. Some exclusions apply.
Expires 12-25-07. Good at Northwood Equipment, Aitkin or Northwood Turf & Power, Baxter
2008 ANNIVERSARY
EDITION FAT BOY
Just Arrived!!
BAXTER
218.822.4434
888.883.4434
2003 ELECTRA GLIDE CLASSIC
Loaded with extras
$13,000
15808 Edgewood Dr, Baxter
(On MN Hwy 371 across from Reeds)
Hours: M-F 9-6 l Sat 9-4