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Akeley, MN Guest Book Results for 2010
7/14/10
mays city
meeting minutes aint there
7/03/10
Could we
please get a bit posted that we'd like to save the
trestle west of Akeley. I believe the demolition is to
accommodate the snow groomer to go over the track. This
trestle has been here in Akeley since 1927. The people
of Akeley and surrounding communities need to save the
trestle. The DNR should keep the money in Wadena, where
its needed. The DNR should allow the trestle to stay, it
has worked for 83 years, it would be fine for a long
time yet.
Thank you
Virginia Spain
6/24/10
Written by
Ernie Opheim
Thursday, 24 June 2010 16:07
To the editor:
Alas. Here I stand alone, broken.
Once a majestic trestle, I carried log trains and
freight trains. Now my keepers say I can scarce support
ten, 150-pound people!
I have stood proudly for the better part of a century, a
sentinel to the western approaches to Akeley, I have
been the gateway from the Crow Wing Lake headwaters to
the lower 10 lakes and river, I am one of the last
vestiges of the lumber industry that made Akeley the
second largest city in Hubbard County.
I have graced the cover of phone books, been the
backdrop for innumerable graduation photos and
postcards. I have been the source of joy and adventure
with children climbing my girders, lying a few feet
above the river, spear in hand, in anticipation of the
annual sucker run. I have awed Heartland trail users
with the incomparable panoramic view of 11th Crow Wing
Lake from my deck.
I have served long and well and have done so without
complaint.
Now, the very agency entrusted with my care, has decided
my usefulness is in the past. They say that I can no
longer be repaired. The technology that built me nearly
a century ago, apparently lost to the ages. My 150,
1-1/2 foot diameter pilings, my 6” by 8” girders and 3”
by 10” cross supports deemed to weak to support a mere
1500 pounds.
How ludicrous! Some of the very contractors who are
bidding to tear me down have driven their vehicles
across me without fear, knowing full well I could still
support a caravan of vehicles!
I am wise enough to know that this is, in reality, about
the “motorhead” mentality that seems to have taken over
the DNR Trails and Waterways division for the last
decade.
I cannot currently accommodate their trail groomer, so
rather than repair and retrofit me, they have chosen to
tear me down and replace me with a 25’ lower concrete
structure.
“Akeley, where are you? Not a word has been uttered in
my defense. I have always been there for you. Don’t
abandon me in my greatest hour of need!”
The bids for my demolition and replacement have been
submitted.
Perhaps a groundswell of local support could convince
the DNR to rethink their options, use common sense, be
more cost effective and environmentally friendly and
repair me and allow me to serve as I have for the past
century.
Alas. Here I stand alone, broken.-Ernie Opheim, Akeley.
6/19/10
My granddaughter is working on
her "I Love Minnesota" Patch for Girl Scouts. We
were through your town this last week to take
pictures of Paul Bunyan. We did not know about the
mueseum. We also did not find any postcards,
patches, books,etc. Does the museum have these
items? I am very open to a return visit if these
items are available. We live in Grand Rapids, MN
55744. Is there a Girl Scout troop in your
town? Are they working on the patch too?? Looking
forward to hearing from you. Nancy Flora
PS Please use this email address
to reply. [address]
6/17/10
Is there a Friday Market this year, and
if so, when will it start?
thanks. Helen
6/17/10
thankx
6/17/10
Minnesota Folklore Theater
ON BROADWAY in Akeley, MN
Grand
Opening & Open House during Paul Bunyan
Days, June 25-26-27
"I DO I DO"
Opening Friday, July 23
Performing plays and
musicals about Minnesota and the Midwest. We also perform plays
and musicals that have created history in Minnesota arts.
Website
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Box Office -
Auditions
6/16/10
there was word about another live theater besides the woodtick in
akeley?? is there? and where is it? any info
please? thanx.
6/10/10
I don't see anything about the summer market. Is there a
market this year.
6/4/10
sir
does your area have any information available to mail out about
about housing and local business, thinking about moving to your
area,after retirement coould you send something thank you
6/1/10
Hi,
My name is
Tiana Daun, and I work for TPT’s Almanac. Every week we try to
have a Minnesota History question, and sometime this summer, I
would love to feature a question on Akeley’s Paul Bunyan statue.
I’d like to know, how tall is the statue, how much does it
weigh, when exactly was it built, or any other fun facts you fit
to see useful. If you could give me the answers to any (or all)
of the questions, that would be great!
Thank you!
Tiana Daun
Intern, Almanac
Twin Cities
Public Television
651-229-1384
6/1/10
butch dallmann 1917 33rd so moorhead mn. 56560
sir send me some information on your community, plus some
realestate informationthank you
Thank
you very much for publishing this list of burials at the Akeley
Cemetery, it is very helpful especially to those of us who do not
live close to Akeley. Also, thank you for sending me the links.
Joanne
We
have published the 2010 updated Akeley Cemetery List. There are
links @
http://www.akeleymn.com/organizations/cemetery/cemetery.htm.
Thank you for your interest.
5/20/10
UNCLASSIFIED
Greetings from Iraq,
My name is Jess Harris
(Harold was my uncle) and I would like to join the Akeley VFW (my
Dad, Jim, is already a member.)
Can I join from here, and
if so, what do I need to do? I will finish this tour in October, but
will be in MN this summer during my R&R leave. I would like to
secure membership before I go home.
Thanks for your help.
Respectfully,
MAJ Jess K. Harris
MAJ Jess Harris
3RD ID Intel Planner
(S-VoIP) 670-2048
COS Speicher, Iraq
NIPR:
jess.k.harris@3id.army.mil
AKO:
jess.k.harris@us.army.mil
SIPR:
jess.harris@3id.army.smil.mil
AKO-S:
jess.harris@3id.army.smil.mil
Hello, can you possibly
tell me what has happened to the burial list on your site for the
Akeley Cemetery? Thanks
5/13/10
we was looking for a room this weekend in akeley?? thot there
was a motel?? what is the closest place cheep..thnx
greg
5/13/10
Akeley Alumni -Debra
Ophiem-passed away 12 th May 2010.
I am not sure on the specific times but from what I know so
far Deb's visitation is on Fri 14th May in Walker? and the
Funeral is on Saturday 15th May Methodist Church Akeley?
5/2/10
We have a really good
time in your area most weekends muddin on ATV's except for VERY
bad food/service at The Stompin' Grounds. What is the name
of the German Restaurant by Akeley?? I didn't see it on
your site.
5/2/10
looking for HRA info
in organizations??? is there any info on the web???
thanks
pat
4/24/10
finally we have good
food and service at the headwaters cafe try the little
garlic steak mmmm
Everyone...
Take a look at Akeley's newest entrepreneur at MeMo's
Kitchen -
www.soupsaverscoop.com
4/12/10
Hey
YOU...what does that mean?? and who are you??
Do you all know who
your city officials are??? Wake up people.......
I have a concession trailer called
the Scandinavian Kitchen. I would like information about the
Hay Days in September. Thank you, Michelle Storey - [Email]
I was
wondering what the name of the German Food place by
Akeley is. Do they have a website? Randy
Mortenson. Thanks for any information you may
have.
3/15/10
I
am looking for information on a Reverend Lewis Moe. He was a Lutheran
Minister who may have been in Akeley around 1907 - 1910. Any
information you can provide would be much appreciated.
3/10/10
They do not take credit cards. They have an
ATM.
3/10/10
Coming back to the reune and seeing if they take
visa at the V.F.W. or is it just a money mech ? can
you help me on this.. thanks
www.melvinmark.com
3/02/10
It was
good to have a motel room right in town again.
& the online info on this site.
2/22/10
hows crapie
fishing in the area??
2/15/10
We came to
Akeley for the APD fishing tournament and had a
wonderful time, a small contest with the biggest fun day
and many great prizes and it is all for Cancer victims
in your area. What a great community event that
truly helps the community in many ways 100%. We
are impressed and will return with friends. Thank
you.
2/13/10
I was
reading on-line of the Paul Bunyan days
committee is burnt out and I for one can
understands this. It does take a lot of time,
effort and energy to do this as well has yall's
jobs. I want to thank y'all for the great job
y'all have done and I do appreciate the job
y'all ladies have done, and I think the people
of Akeley should also. I know the
C@C committee can take
over and keep the festival going with out a
doubt, and the town of Akeley needs this to
happen, need to work together as one, not
against. The town of Akeley needs all the help
it can get to keep a float. Thanks Toney
Hermes
2/02/10
Hi my name is
Max Ashley. I'm 15 and lately my friend and I have been
really
interested in farming. We are both looking to find a
part time
job up north
helping someone on their farm. We want something like
were we go up
to my cabin for 2 weeks and help someone on there farm.
Like when
they are harvesting hay. So if you or someone you know
needs
help on their
farm, email me at Themaxman727@aol.com.
Thanks, Max
P.S. The farm
has to be within 20 to 30 minutes of Akeley's main
street.
1/20/10 Looking forward to coming back for my 30 year
reunion......
1/16/10
We love the picture
of the week. We lived in the Akeley area in the 40's &
50's. Keep them coming. They provide memories that
we have forgotten about. Thanks so much. The
Andersons. Chicago IL.
1/15/10
search for “park rapids geneology”
search for “park rapids history”
here
are some links:
http://www.parkrapids.com/history.htm
http://home.att.net/~Local_History/Hubbard-Co-MN.htm
http://oldphotosblog.blogspot.com/2007/02/park-rapids-high-school-park-rapids.html
1/15/10
I
was wondering if someone could help me, with putting me in
contact or who I can contact, with some questions about Park
Rapids, MN past history? Thank you. Elizabeth Dorsey Hatle
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