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  Gavin Hunter Barstow is proud to announce the arrival of his new baby brother Braeden Alexander. Braeden was born at Tri-County Hospital in Wadena on June 4, 2008. He was 8 pounds 2 ounces and measured 21 inches long. We were honored to have him arrive on his great-grandpa E.W. Peterson’s birthday. Proud parents are Timothy Ostaba and Trista Barstow of Park Rapids. Paternal grandmother is Brenda Struck of Minneapolis. Maternal grandparents are Boyd Junes of Baxter and Annette Junes of Menahga. Maternal great-grandparents are Dixie Quaschnick of Menahga and the late E.W. Peterson, and the late Harry and Arlene Junes. * * * Baby boy Dawson Scott Carr was born June 19, 2008, at 8:11 p.m., to Karla and Scott Carr of Wadena. Dawson weighed 8 pounds and was 20-1/2 inches long. He was delivered by Dr. Timothy Schmitt at Tri-County Hospital in Wadena. Scott, Karla, Tauer, and Peyton welcomed another addition to the family, Dawson Scott Carr. * * *
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Parish Celebrates
 Bishop John Kinney celebrated Mass at St. Hubert in Bluegrass on Sunday in honor of the 100th anniversary of the parish. Additional Photos Approximately 400 people turned out to celebrate the 100th anniversary of St. Hubert Parish in Bluegrass on Sunday. Bishop John Kinney of the St. Cloud Diocese presided over the morning Mass, which opened the day’s activities. Co-celebrates at the Mass included current pastor Father Mike Kellogg and former pastors, Father Tom Becker and Father Peter Kirchner. A variety of activities followed the Mass including a catered dinner, a self-guided tour, carriage rides, live music, various lawn games, an archival exhibit of artifacts from the past, several photo displays. There was also plenty of time to visit and reminisce. Midsummer Worship Service
On Sunday, July 13, during the Menahga Midsummer celebration, many area churches will join together for an ecumenical worship service on the banks of Spirit Lake (just west of the Methodist church.) The service will begin at 9:30 a.m. and is sponsored by the Menahga/Sebeka Ministerial Association. This year, we are putting together a community choir to sing during the service. If you are interested in being a part of this choir, rehearsals will be Wednesday evenings, July 2 and 9, at 7:00 p.m. at First English Lutheran. Just come to rehearsals, no need to call to sign up. Anyone is welcome to join. We are also looking for a pianist to accompany the choir. If interested, please contact Pastor Steve Bruer at 564-4610. Come and celebrate with us during the Menahga Midsummer Celebration!
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Spruce Grove Apostolic Lutheran Dedicated New Fellowship Hall
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Dedication services were held last Sunday, June 29, for the new fellowship hall and entryway that the congregation of Spruce Grove Apostolic Lutheran Church at Wolf Lake added onto their existing church building. Construction began last July (2007) with the work done mostly by volunteers, except for some of the speciality work. Pastor Vesa Poyhtari of Finland was among the guest speakers for the dedication. The church which seats over 300 had a full house on Sunday for the dedication. 85th Birthday
Celebration for
Aaron Huttunen
Family and friends are invited to come celebrate Aaro Huttunen´s 85th birthday on Sunday, July 6, at the Grace Lutheran Church in Sebeka during coffee hour after the 9:00 a.m. worship service. Everyone is welcome. Please, no gifts.
Christian Women’s Club Lunch July 8
The Wadena Christian Women’s Club invites all women to their July lunch. The lunch meeting will take place at the Elks Lodge in Wadena on Tuesday, July 8, at 12:00 noon. The special speaker, Julie Blatchford of Washburn, North Dakota, will present “You’ve Got to Pay Attention – Living With ADHD”. Gillette Kempf will feature Borealis Books in Wadena. Karen Crandall and Abby Weniger will provide special violin music. Complementary nursery is available. Nursery and lunch reservations and cancellations are required. Call Jan at (218) 631-9018 before Friday, July 4.
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