Catch Up

Are you bored too?

By ARIEL ARCH, Intern

Thousands of miles separate the United States from Indonesia, but the desire for education shortens those miles.
When Alicia Slaubaugh of International Falls attended the Rosedale Bible College in Ohio during the spring of 2008 she had no idea it would lead to a journey of a lifetime.
Through the school, Slaubaugh got involved in REACH, a non-profit group that organizes mission work all over the world. The program is affiliated with Rosedale Mennonite Missions.

Mandy Sears is one of eight new Falls firefighters

Becoming the first female firefighter on the International Falls Fire Department is a historic moment for the community. But Mandy Sears said she wants to be treated the same as the other firefighters.
Sears said she has always been interested in joining a fire department or ambulance service.
At her job as an off-machine coater at the Boise Inc. paper mill, Sears heard from her coworkers that the fire department was considering candidates for firefighter positions.

The Northern Minnesota District Fair begins today with a variety of events.
New and old attractions are planned.
The premier event is a free showing of “Shrek the Third” on a giant screen. The show begins at dusk tonight.
Other major events include tonight’s mud runs that begin at 6 p.m., Saturday’s 10 a.m. horse show and 1 p.m. National Barrel Horse Association barrel racing, and Sunday’s 1 p.m. oval races.

The compressor is on and the ice is in at Bronco Arena as the building plays host to the 40th Annual Falls Summer Hockey Camp.
More than 100 youngsters from International Falls, Fort Frances, Lake of the Woods area and the Iron Range participated in the two week program that will come to an end this evening.

2008 Purple Pride grant applications are due Aug. 1. Please submit to P.O. Box 933, or drop off or pick up at the High School Recreation office.

BIGFORK, Minn. (AP) — Here she comes now, leaning into her work, dragging her kayak through a remnant trail among the popple. Mary Shideler, better known as The Kayak Lady, is on a mission for Lake No. 909.
As of this day, Shideler had already paddled her hand-built kayak on 908 of the 1,007 lakes in Itasca County. With friend Catherine McLynn, she planned to paddle remote Finley Lake. But there was some hauling to be done first. The lake is three-quarters of a mile from the nearest road.
‘‘This first part is wet,’’ says Shideler, 46, a massage therapist from Grand Rapids.

DNR Staff Report

Wildlife artists can submit entries for Minnesota’s first walleye stamp, which will be available to anglers when they purchase a 2009 fishing license.
Earlier this year, the Minnesota Legislature passed a law creating the voluntary walleye stamp, which will add $5 to the cost of a 2009 fishing license if an angler chooses to purchase the stamp. Revenue from stamp sales is dedicated to walleye stocking and directly related activities.

By Outdoor News

LAKE OF THE WOODS
Along the south shore, walleyes are hitting outside the Lighthouse Gap all the way over to Zippel Bay in 16 to 24 feet. Spinner rigs or jigs are working best. At the Northwest Angle, jigs continue to produce limits of walleyes and northern pike around Oak Island and Flag Island.

LEECH LAKE AREA

To the editor,

On the surface, fairs are all about tasty treats, games and exhibits.
But the real work on the Northern Minnesota District Fair in Littlefork began many months ago as fair board members began planning, 4-Hers started projects and vendors scheduled time for the event.
The 87th Annual Northern Minnesota District Fair opened Thursday, but truly kicks off today with a variety of attractions and events. The traditional favorites of fairgoers — the animal exhibits and shows, mud runs, and food stands — will remain the same or similar to previous years.

Charli Taylor and Tim Burns announce the arrival of their daughter, Taylor MadiLynn Lee Burns, 8 pounds, 15.4 ounces, 20 1/2 inches long, born Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at Falls Memorial Hospital.
Maternal grandparents are Donna and LeRoy Taylor.
Paternal grandparents are Shirley and Terry Burns.

ASSEMBLY
OF GOD

FIRST ASSEMBLY
OF GOD
Come to L.I.F.E.
(Love in Full Effect)
1309 Third Ave.
International Falls
Office phone (218) 283-2131
Steve Kruse - Pastor
WHEELCHAIR AND HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE
Saturday-
8 a.m. - Men’s Breakfast
8 a.m.-noon - Garage Sale Fund raiser for Missionette’s Girl’s Club — 116 Hiway Lane
Sunday-
8:30 a.m. - Prayer time at the church
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages
10:30 a.m. - Morning Worship Service
Noon - Church Picnic & Water Baptism at City Beach
2 p.m. - Woodland Apartments Church Services

10 YEARS AGO
Milo S. Larson has retired from Boise Cascade Corporation after 39 years’ service. Larson was a boiler field operator in the Power and Recovery area when he retired.
After nearly 50 years’ service, Marian A. Bush has retired from Boise Cascade Corporation. She was an executive assistant in the engineering department when she retired.

25 YEARS AGO
Lyle Vigoren, 62, has retired from the Boise Cascade Paper Division’s kraft mill.
Janis Gust has been accepted for admission to Golden Valley Lutheran College this fall.

40 YEARS AGO

International Falls Fire Department
Blight: Eddice P. E. Hyatt, 1521 Second Ave. E., reported his vehicle had been taken Tuesday. According to police, his vehicle was towed as blight. A vehicle can be towed if it is not licensed, according to International Falls Fire Chief Jerry Jensen.

Kabetogama AA
An AA meeting is planned for 7:30 p.m. Saturdays downstairs at the Kabetogama Methodist Church. Call 218-875-3048 for more information.

Aitken reception
The Borderland community is welcome to attend a “Farewell and Thank You” reception in honor of Beckie and Pastor Tom Aitken. The reception, hosted by Citizens for Backus/AB, is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Backus Community Center, Room 111. Everyone is welcome.

Open horse show

TODAY
Falls Hunger Coalition Food Shelf open, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1000 Fifth St.
“Serenity Sisters,” Women’s A.A., noon, Backus building, Rational Alternatives Room 101.
Immunization clinic, 1-4 p.m., Koochiching County Health Department.
Elks Lodge Friday Light Meal, 5:30 p.m., shrimp and French fries, lodge.
“Summer on the Border,” 7 p.m., Backus Community Center.
“Francois the Voyageur” presentation, 7-8 p.m., Woodenfrog State Forest Campground Refectory.
Narcotics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Rational Alternatives Treatment Center, Room 101, Backus (back west entrance).

Notice and order For
hearing on Petition for
descent of property
District court
Probate Division
ninth judicial district
Court File No. 36-PR-08-675
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF KOOCHICHING

Estate of: Janice Mary Parks,
a/k/a Janice M. Parks
Decedent

Koochiching should feel no impact

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Metro-area counties say they’ll soon have to pay more to house short-term state prisoners in their county jails, partly due to expected cuts in payments from the state.
In the past year, Koochiching County has not had as many short-term offenders in custody, according to jail administrator Florence Hervey. She said she believes the cuts in reimbursements from the state for prisoners in the county jail are not affecting Koochiching County.

Ranier Centennial Festival to feature ‘dog unit’ in parade celebration

Chairwoman Diane Edens recently notified the Ranier Centennial Festival committee of a concern that people have reportedly been stealing dog tags off Ranier dogs in order to make their dogs eligible for Ranier’s upcoming centennial parade.
In an attempt to thwart this deception, Naomi Woods who is organizing the special “dog unit” for the parade, wants to notify all Borderland dog owners that temporary citizenship will be offered to any area dogs that want to be in the parade.