5 years ago

Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021

Bonnie Dykhoff thought God put Cris Gaspar Garcia in her path to help him find a better life. When he fell ill with congestive heart failure and died, it all became clear­­—God put her in his path to help his parents. But it wasn’t just Dykhoff that provided the mourning parents with an opportunity to grieve their son and burry him with dignity. She teamed up with several residents of the New York Mills area. Without the financial means to provide a burial service or grave site, the Garcia family were faced with the possibility that their son would be put in a mass grave. 

Seven new teachers will be among the friendly faces greeting students at New York Mills School this fall. School got underway on Tuesday at NY Mills School and among the new teachers were Doug Schulz, high school science; Kate Schanning, high school special education; Kelsey Pieschke, high school social studies; Alecia Wahlin, grades 5-8 special education; Cambria Jacobs, grades 5-12 band teacher/director; Taylor Lehti, third grade teacher and Madison Cichy, second grade teacher.

Dreams really do come true, and a local group of volunteers are hoping to grant dreams and wishes for local children. The 16th annual Dreams for Kids bike and car ride is set for Saturday. The event will begin and end at the Silvermoon Lounge in Perham. The ride will feature a breakfast from 9-11 a.m. at the Silvermoon, before the National Anthem and ride getting underway at 11 a.m. A dinner and raffle will begin at 3 p.m. at the Silvermoon.

35 years ago

Wednesday, Sept. 12, 1991

Another area drug raid occurred last week when federal, state and local law enforcement officers shut down a marijuana farm located about 10 miles east of Wolf Lake. Becker County Sheriff Clarence Paurus said the bust occurred on a farm in Runeberg Township near County Road 40 about 22 miles north of  New York Mills. Confiscated and destroyed as a result of the raid were 126  marijuana plants, Paurus said. Participating in the operation were a host of law officers, including those from the Federal Enforcement Agency, (DEA), the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and the West Central Drug Task Force (which includes Otter Tail County. Also used during the raid was a Minnesota National Guard helicopter based out of the Twin Cities, Paurus added. Arrested and charged as a result of the early morning drug bust Wednesday,  was a Gary Lynn Froelich, 48, of Athens, Ohio. Froelich was arraigned on multiple drug charges later the same day in Minneapolis and was ordered to be held without bond by U.S. Magistrate J. Earl Rudd. Paurus said he received word from federal and state officials about 11 p.m. last Tuesday that the raid would occurred. Law enforcement officials caught Froelich asleep when they arrived at the farm. A search of the property resulted in the discovery of the marijuana plants, weighing scales and related equipment, with some drying racks being found in a barn. The estimated street value of the marijuana was about $250,000, Paurus said. “This stuff was well-taken care of,” Paurus added. “There were a lot of good-looking plants—for these people (alleged drug ring members) this area seems to be a choice one for this type of activity.” Earlier this summer, similar arrests were made in Wadena, Hubbard, and Cass Counties, Paurus said a Becker County drug task force had been investigating the Ruenberg township farm for about a year’s time, after they received a tip about the alleged growing operation occurring there. 

The 1992 United Way campaign is about to kick off in a big way. On September 16 and 17, the Fergus Falls Area United Way will present Janet Karvonen, Minnesota basketball great, at various locations throughout Otter Tail County. From her home  town of New York Mills, Karvonen rewrote the records books and was recognized as one of the premiere  female basketball players in the country. In the late 70’s she led New York Mills High School to three consecutive state championships, scoring more points than anyone in state history. After high school Karvonen went on to graduate from Louisiana Tech University and has provided television color commentary for college basketball games along with the Minnesota Boy’s and Girl’s state tournaments. Today at age 28, Karvonen has her own business conducting youth basketball camps and speaking to people throughout the Midwest. Her vast experience as an athlete, sports journalist, columnist, consultant and youth basketball camp director  have given her the capability to relate well to people of all ages. Janet Karvonen is recognized as a inspirational, uplifting and motivational speaker and is a highly respected role model tor young people.

Giving a child responsibilities at  home can help them learn. Children learn in many different  ways. They learn from books, teachers, parents, and experience. Parents have an obligation to provide experiences that will eventually lead children to be responsible for their actions. Begin teaching responsibility at home by giving children certain chores. These could include picking up clothes, cleaning a room, taking care of a pet, washing dishes, setting the table, cutting the grass, raking leaves, etc. As children get older, their responsibilities should increase. They can be responsible for doing their homework without being told. They should be able to handle an allowance and manage money. They should also be able to make  choices when confronted with different situations. 

50 years ago

Thursday, Sept. 9, 1976

The new Gene’s Standard Service station will be open for business Monday, Sept. 13 at its new location on north Broadway and Highway 10. The new station will feature two new innovations for New York Mills, a car wash and a self-service gas island. The new building also includes three bays for repair and service while the old station had only one service bay. Gene Imsande, owner, remarked that both stations will be closed on Saturday and Sunday as he moves from the old building on Front Street to his new service station on U.S. 10.

Holy Cross Church Butler, Minn. announces its’ 45th annual church dinner and shoot on Sunday, Sept. 12. serving ham. Serving starts at 11:30 a.m. Prices are adults $2.50, children 12 and under $1.50. Games and refreshments and all are welcome. Mass at 7 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Karvonen and Son Funeral Chapel: Question: Should everyone make a will? Answer: We believe that everyone with any assets should have a will because it is an essential document  that will some day be needed to distribute an individual’s assets according to his wishes. If you don’t already have a will you should make arrangements with an attorney to have one prepared. During this process an attorney may also be able to show you ways to minimize estate and inheritance taxes in the drafting of the will. It is also a good idea to review your will periodically as your family situation may change with time and the  laws affecting your estate may also change.

75 years ago

Thursday, Sept. 13, 1951

New York Mills businessmen will have their questions on price regulations answered personally Monday, Sept. 17, when officials from the Duluth District Office of Price Stabilization stop here for special conferences. The OPS officials will be in New York Mills to help local businessmen starting at 1:30-5 p.m. Headquarters will be in the city hall. Individuals or groups who have pricing problems are urged to confer directly with the analysts for assistance or for future information. Retailers, food dealers, resort operators and operators of service establishments such as funeral parlors, banks, dress alteration departments, dry cleaners, repair shops, contractors and photography studios, are among business which are required to file with the district OPS office. The session here is one of a series being held throughout the area was planned specifically to help businessmen in their compliance, OPS district heads said.