Please support our local food shelf with your donations this month during the March Campaign. Last year, through your support, we distributed over 58,000 pounds of food to 172 needy households. This winter we are seeing increasing numbers of families who need some help.
All March Campaign cash and food donations will count toward additional funding from Minnesota Foodshare. Send a check or money order to LOW Food Shelf, PO Box 928, Baudette, MN 56623 or call to arrange drop off. Visit www.mnfoodshare.gmcc.org for more information.

by Penny Mio
editor

Deciding to go into the nightcrawler breeding business was one that the Wiersma family debated for about three years. Research and health issues came into play, but when they learned that the business is actually two-in-one, that sealed the deal.
Since December, the family has been getting their new business, Creepy Crawler Industries off the ground. It was after talking to another worm farmer that Dean Wiersma was told, “don’t forget about the castings.”

by Penny Mio
editor

The first topic posed to governor’s candidate Mark Dayton was about how the state could ever get out of debt.
Dayton’s answer was quick and to the point: tax the rich. Later he explained that some conservatives had discussed a flat tax, where everyone pays the same percentage of tax. That, he said, would be an improvement but a graduated tax so the wealthiest carry the biggest tax burden, would be better.

Air Force Airman Theodore R. Schoper graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
He is the son of Jane and stepson of Dave Person of 693rd Ave., Roosevelt, Minn.

The U.S. Department of Agricultural Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced that the Minnesota sign-up for WHIP is currently open. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.  It is anticipated that eligible applications will be selected for funding by April 1.  

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is announcing the opening of a new port of entry at Warroad, Minnesota.  The port opened to all traffic on Tuesday February 23. The new facility is located a half mile south of the current port of entry on Minnesota State Highway 313.

Minnesota hunters can harvest snow geese this spring – including blue-phased and the smaller Ross’ geese – under the provisions of a federal conservation order. Hunting during 2010 will be open from Monday, March 1, to Friday, April 30.
This conservation order is part of an international effort to reduce populations of lesser snow geese, which breed in high Arctic coastal areas and the Hudson Bay area. High populations of the birds cause habitat damage on breeding grounds and negatively impact other bird and waterfowl species that breed in the high Arctic.

Lake of the Woods County
Historical Society
 
15 Years Ago–1995
Following a month of remodeling, Dave and Dale Mord reopened the Country House  as Rosalie’s Restaurant.
Rachel Krohn was pictured with a big smile and the huge white bear she won at Noble Drug.
The LW Girls’ Varsity Basketball team picked up its first win of the season in its final game. They downed Kittson County North 40-35.
          
25 Years Ago-1985

The county got a report card of sorts last week when the Community Health Rankings were released. It is a comparison to the rest of the country and the state.
In Minnesota, 85 of 87 counties reported health statistics, and of those Lake of the Woods was near the bottom.
Of the 85 who reported, Lake of the Woods County’s overall health was ranked 70th.

Celeste Mae Colson, age 71 of Angle Inlet, Minnesota, went home with her Lord Jesus Christ on February 22, 2010 in Minneapolis, MN after a massive brain aneurism.
Celeste Lund was born to Gus and Lenore (Landby) Lund May 27, 1938 in Warroad, MN, the first of three children with Elaine and Leland soon following and staying close all their lives. She grew up in Swift, MN, meeting and later marrying her high school sweetheart, David Colson, in Warroad, MN June 10, 1961.  They shared their first kiss onstage at the live performance of their senior class play.

After 79 years and 315 days with us, Joyce Leona Wheelock went home to be with her Lord on February 17, 2010.
Joyce was born to Theodore and Lydia Leerssen on March 19, 1930, south of Loman near the Black River, the fourth of seven children. As a young woman, she served as a candy striper at the old Falls Hospital during WWII.

Tatum Cynthia Mlaskoch
A baby girl Tatum Cynthia Mlaskoch was born at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, MN, January 28, 2010 to Brett Mlaskoch and Christy Cederholm of Willow River, MN. Tatum weighed 7 pounds, 13 1/2 ounces and was 20 inches long.
Grandparents are Ray and Barb Mlaskoch of Willow River, MN and Cliff and Marcie Cederholm of Baudette, MN. Great-grandparents are Lorraine Thompson of Willow River, MN and Gene and Judy Resch of Staples, MN.
Tatum was welcomed home by her siblings Wyatt, Morgan, Taylor and Trent.

The 3rd annual Hockeytown Hockey Classic Section 8 all-star game will be held at The Gardens Arena on Tuesday, March 16.
Hosted by Warroad Memorial Arena Association (WMAA), the event will include a girls’ and a boys’ game consisting of Section 8A all-stars competing against those from Section 8AA. The teams will be comprised of the best varsity players from Section 8, regardless of age whom have been nominated by their coaches.

by Penny Mio
editor

The regular season is finished for the Lady Bears’ basketball team. The regular season ended with a 14 win, 10 loss record, putting them in second seed for the section tournament.
First they had to play Clearbrook-Gonvick and Crosby-Ironton last week.

Clearbrook-Gonvick
Tuesday the Lady Bears hosted Clearbrook-Gonvick, their closest opponent in the section. The Lady Bears beat the Bears 68-41.