Voyageur's Best of 2003

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Threat of war hits home Three local men head to Southwest Asia by Cynthia Brekke February 11, 2003	Celebration to tragedy Couples celebrate years of marriage on Valentine's Day by John Grones February 18, 2003
Sheep farm multiples Bottle babies are a common sight at the sheep farm by John Grones March 4, 2003	Among the first Local ambulance district saves valuable services by Lynne Gilfus March 18, 2003
Forest Management SmartWood involves seeing the forest through the trees by Cynthia Brekke March 18, 2003	A tale of a former boxer Al Houck was a boxer for over 20 years by Kerry Nelson March 25, 2003
Quilts & Quarters All for a worthy cause by Cynthia Brekke April 22, 2003	His dreams took flight Nothing would keep Orvis Nelson's feet on the ground by Cynthia Brekke May 6, 2003
Who dunnit... Western Style Bullets and Barbeque by Cynthia Brekke May 6, 2003	Calming disposition Jen Painovich receives 'Most Exceptional Teacher' award by John Grones May 13, 2003
Cromwell Connection Sara Smith named Outstanding Student at Itasca C. C. by John Grones May 20, 2003	New Beginnings Marv Holsten retires by John Grones June 10, 2003
It's over... ... and the 'Minnesota Wild' name is really on the ice by Cynthia Brekke June 24, 2003	Century Farm Blessings flow through the Peterson family by John Grones July 1, 2003
Gone, but not forgotten Rory Olson’s family and friends share their thoughts by Cynthia Brekke July 8, 2003	A 'sweetheart' of an idea Lunchroom conversation, turned into a tradition by John Grones July 8, 2003
Shamrock Centennial Township residents share 100 years of memories by John Grones July 22, 2003	'It's still home' Frank Zimmerman shares a bit of life history by Cynthia Brekke July 29, 2003
He didn't graduate Business owner, Ted Natus, dropped out of school by John Grones August 12, 2003	A community still reeling Cromwell-Wright area mourns loss of another youth by John Grones August 19, 2003
Silver anniversary White Pine Show celebrates 25 years by John Grones September 9, 2003	Family restores tradition Johnson family threshing event brings back forgotten ways by John Grones September 16, 2003
Back from Iraq Elijah Wencl returns home from Kuwait and Iraq by John Grones October 7, 2003	McGregor airport... ...broadening the horizon by Cynthia Brekke October 28, 2003
'Gold Star' mother A son leaves a legacy for his family by John Grones November 11, 2003	Santa's missing suit Federal Express delivers Santa's missing suit just in time by Cynthia Brekke December 16, 2003
A New Testament Bible A granddaughter learns her grandpa's story of survival at war by Michelle Nelson November 11, 2003
Sports & Recreation
Brown beats buzzer Derek Cummings rained down six 3-point baskets by John Grones February 11, 2002	Darlow Excavating wins Darlow Excavating defeats B.J.'s Highway Express by John Grones April 8, 2003
Spearing Tradition Spearing enthusiasts grab their waders and head for the river by John Grones May 13, 2003	22 area athletes advance Cromwell boys are subsection 25A champions by John Grones May 27, 2003
Grandma's Marathon Mike Burr shares his marathon experience by Mike Burr July 1, 2003	Hit the beach Beach volleyball is the new choice of summer recreationers by John Grones July 8, 2003
Youth League pitchers' duel Floodwood's Neil Vance pitches a complete game for the win by John Grones July 15, 2003	Palisade fire department Annual Lakes Area Firefighters Competition by John Grones and Cynthia Brekke August 12, 2003
Locals were smokin' at BIR Lance Line set the tone by placing first in the stock eliminator by Nickole Caspersen August 26, 2003	Once in a lifetime Bill Onstad's memory-making moose hunt by John Grones October 7, 2003
Hair-raising hunt Bear hunter stuck in his stand as wolves descend on the kill by Cynthia Brekke October 21, 2003	State appearance #11 Cardinals to face Hillcrest Lutheran in Cromwell by John Grones November 4, 2003
Cardinal Tradition Seventeen years of Cromwell Football by John Grones November 18, 2003	Switzer deer camp Harlan Switzer owns 'Buck Dusters' by John Grones November 25, 2003
Bizarre Events Gordon goes three for three and Troup makes a great catch by John Grones 2003
Columns
Bev Williams sets new record New bowling record by Mike Burr January 21, 2003	Interesting statistics Change In A Century by Lee Bennett February 4, 2003
Great boost for the Boosters Worthy cause of the McGregor Boosters by Lynne Gilfus April 15, 2003	Baptism by fire... Prairie River Bar & Grill serves up a specialty with its Pasta Bar by Lynne Gilfus June 3, 2003
Restoring faith in athletics Seth Aho, Jessica Emmert gain from athletic experience by Bill Pocernich June 17, 2003	Kel Johnson A man of a few words, talked through actions by Ken Wisneski june 24, 2003
School House Cafe... ...wraps up a good meal by Cynthia Brekke July 1, 2003	The hunt for Yellow Rails... ...at the McGregor marsh by Cindy (Butler) Risen July 1, 2003
The 'invasion' of PURPLE LOOSESTRIFE by Mary Stefanski August 26, 2003	Say it in a letter A great way to communicate by Jacob Kulju August 26, 2003
Oh my goodness So many choices, so little time by Lynne Gilfus September 9, 2003	They 'BITE' Area residents fight the Asian beetle invasion by Cynthia Brekke October 14, 2003
New at the 'SHOE' A new menu tempts diners at the Horseshoe Lake Inn by Lynne Gilfus October 28, 2003	A winning combination Dominating and diminutive... by Bill Pocernich December 20, 2003