Archive - Jun 13, 2008

Having fun and learning can come in any kind of weather.
At least that what the 31 young people, ages five to 12, that took part in the Falls Country Club junior golf clinic this week have shown their adult trainers.
The kids started swinging at 8 a.m. each day. Dressed in thick coats with gloves and rubber boots, they practiced like champs until lunchtime in weather that would keep all but the most diehard golfers away from the course. The kids just exchanged their cold, wet weather gear for new garments each day and never let it bother them.

Borderland foreclosures lower for a reason

Koochiching County doesn’t have the lowest number of foreclosures in the state, but it is among the lowest, and area bankers will tell you that this is no accident.
They credit traditional lending practices and low housing demand during a decade-long trend that saw record mortgage failures nationwide.

The Falls School Board is expected to hire a new superintendent for the Falls school district during its meeting at 5 p.m. Monday in the Falls High School cafeteria.
The board is also expected to accept the resignation of Superintendent Don Langan, effective June 30. The new superintendent is scheduled to begin July 1.
Candidates for superintendent are Thomas Doig of Pine City, Kevin Abrahamson of Cook, and Mark Roubinek of New Prague.

Ranier City Council is expected to take action on a variety of issues when it meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Ranier Community Building.
The council is scheduled to hear a recommendation from its buildings, streets and grounds committee to seek an order for condemnation of a cabin belonging to Shirley Borgen. Another recommendation will involve the purchase of two outdoor garbage cans for the deck of the community building.

Borderland residents should feel blessed as they watch news reports about flooding and severe weather in southern Minnesota and other parts of the Midwest.
Clearly, no one wants to experience damage to docks and boathouses, nor watch as shorelines are eroded and damaged by rising waters.
However, no homes or businesses, as far as we know, are now being threatened in Borderland. But elsewhere, people are dying and homes and businesses are being damaged and crumbling into lakes and rivers.

Rising water levels in Borderlands lakes and rivers is both good and bad for fish, wildlife and habitat

While humans may be very troubled and inconvenienced by high water levels this spring in Borderland, wildlife and fish are pretty well adapted to those fluctuations, according to area resource specialists.
“Fluctuations occur in the natural environmental all the time,” said Kevin Peterson, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources area fisheries supervisor.
Lee Grim, biologist at Voyageurs National Park agreed.

By Outdoor News

BEMIDJI AREA
Lindy Rigs with leeches or redtails are turning walleyes in four to 15 feet on Lake Plantagenet and Lake Bemidji. Bluegill and crappie action has picked up in the shallows of most lakes and muskie action is limited. Bass are hitting on Deer Lake and Lake Thirteen in less than 10 feet.

GRAND RAPIDS AREA

Bernie and Paulette Ziemba and Michael and Roberta Obach announce the engagement of their children, Kelly Ann Nordby and Michael Robert Obach.

Kelly is a partner account manager at SEI-Microsoft, Fargo, N.D.

Michael is an infantry officer with the Minnesota National Guard, Moorhead.

A July 5, 2008, wedding is planned.

International Falls Police Department
Felony theft: A 22-year-old female was arrested for taking $2,500 from the residence of Miranda E. Westover, 805 Eighth St.
Property damage: Holiday Inn staff reported Wednesday that damage had been done to a door of a hotel room. The value of damage is unknown.
Attempted vehicle theft: Someone attempted to take a vehicle from the residence of Christopher A. Worley, 518 Seventh Ave. W., Wednesday.

Nelson benefit
A benefit for Clay Nelson is planned for 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Elks Club. Proceeds will go toward medical expenses. Featured will be an auction, bake sale, Grandpa Magic, raffles and sloppy joes. The public is welcome to attend.

Ericsburg Days
An Ericsburg Days meeting is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday at Lu’s Bar & Grill.

First Responders
The annual public meeting of the Rainy River First Responders is set for 7 p.m. Thursday at the Loman Church.

Moose supper
The Moose Lodge will serve a Shaved Ham on a Bun Supper beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
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