DAR publishes Crow Wing County birth records book

05/07/13 - 5:55pm

Members of the Captain Robert Orr Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution have published a hardcover book, “Recorded Birth Records 1873-1899, Crow Wing County, Minnesota.”

The book contains transcribed and indexed records of the earliest births recorded in Crow Wing County, photos, history and the first map of the county showing townships.

To complement the book and aid researchers, a DVD with images of the original birth records is included for reference and additional information.

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Bridge: May 9

05/07/13 - 5:54pm

Monday, April 29

Jenkins VFW, 11 a.m.

Tom Zweiner, 5530; Janice Hauge, 5070; Butch Lodin, 5020.

Tuesday, April 30

Whitefish Golf Course, 1 p.m.

Duplicate

North/South: Joanne and Fay Miller, 94.5; Jim Thompson and Pat Wynthe and Chris and Diana Brown, tie at 90.5.

East/West: Clarice Renschler and Joyce Roemer, 102.5; George Polusny and Guy Emmons, 91; Bruce Peck and Joe Heal, 84.5.

Wednesday, May 1

Maucieri’s, 11 a.m.

Tom McGrath, 5760; Marijane Pearce, 4920; Bruce Peck, 4420.

Thursday, May 2

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50th anniversary

05/07/13 - 5:53pm

Warren and Donna Anderson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 4. They were married May 4, 1963. On their wedding day they drove a 1956 Chevy 210, and on their 50th anniversary on Sunday, May 4, they were chauffeured in a 1956 Chevy 210.

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Eckankar meeting is Sunday in Brainerd

05/07/13 - 5:53pm

Eckankar meeting is Sunday in Brainerd

Learn how dreams can help you gain insights from the past and future and how to discover spiritual gold at an open discussion at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at the Brainerd Public Library.

For more information, call Anita Hoffman at 612-643-5155 or visit www.eckankar-mn.org.

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Ride for Healing starts May 27

05/07/13 - 5:52pm

The Brainerd-Baxter area will be a focal point of the Ride for Healing, a motorcade of motorcycles and classic cars, which begins May 27.

The event is the 2013 Veterans of Foreign Wars Minnesota State Commander’s project.

The state commander, Lee Ulferts, is a Vietnam veteran and has chosen this as a fundraising event for the Vietnam Education Center in Washington, D.C. Vietnam veterans will be recognized throughout the state.

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Grace United Methodist to host all-you-can-eat pasty dinner

05/07/13 - 5:48pm

Grace United Methodist to host all-you-can-eat pasty dinner

Grace United Methodist Church of Pequot Lakes will hold its 12th annual Spring All-You-Can-Eat Pasty Dinner from 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 17.

Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-11 and free for children under 6.

Iron-Range style pasties are served piping hot from the oven, along with coleslaw, drink, dessert and a variety of toppings.

No reservations are necessary. Proceeds will benefit local church missions and programs.

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Rug hooking school planned in July in Crosslake

05/07/13 - 5:47pm

The 12th annual Northern Lights Rug Hooking School will be held July 23-26 at Crosslake Lutheran Church.

Mary Johnson from Designs in Wool, Sally Kallin from Pine Island Primitives, and Cathy Tokheim from Old Friends Woolens will teach rug hooking technique and color planning.

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Free cardio-awareness event offered to 'Get Your Heart Racing'

05/07/13 - 5:46pm

A free event to increase heart disease awareness will include a full day of tips for lifestyle changes that will set participants on a path toward more heart-healthy lives.

“Get Your Heart Racing” is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes. It’s a daylong program featuring sessions that will address the basics for decreasing risks for heart disease.

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Emily is still waiting for a Kinship Partner

05/07/13 - 5:40pm

Mentoring a child can help a young person soar to new heights. For fifth-grader Emily, that statement is spot on!

Emily loves to jump, whether it’s long jump, jump rope or on the trampoline. And she might give your own spirits a lift, as well.

Emily lives with her mom and older brother. She is eager to learn new things and is fascinated by music and theatre, horses, reading, and experimenting in the kitchen. Her mother is looking for someone to come alongside her as a mentor — to talk with and go for walks, and not to spend money on entertainment.

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Why I Relay: To celebrate survival of family, friends

05/07/13 - 5:40pm

BY MARIE STRAND

Crosslake

Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s biggest fundraiser. Everyone relays for different reasons.

For the fifth year, I and my teammates, the Crosslake Curettes, will celebrate survival of family members and friends, remember loved ones lost and fight back beside others who have been touched by cancer.

We have much to celebrate this year! That’s what we all will be doing along with the survivors.

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DAR publishes Crow Wing County birth records book

Bridge: May 9

50th anniversary

Eckankar meeting is Sunday in Brainerd

Ride for Healing starts May 27

Grace United Methodist to host all-you-can-eat pasty dinner

Rug hooking school planned in July in Crosslake

Free cardio-awareness event offered to 'Get Your Heart Racing'

Emily is still waiting for a Kinship Partner

Why I Relay: To celebrate survival of family, friends

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