Wadena Pioneer Journal Giving Information Life Volume 132, No. 30 - 6 Pages - Section 2
Saturday, September 26, 2009
24 HOURS
12:56 p.m.
Photo by Sara Hacking
Men and machines maneuvered through mountains of dirt as they worked on the road construction project on U.S. Highway 71.
It was a day like any other: a mundane, punchthe-clock day for some, a life-changing day for others. We tell the story of this day, Monday, Sept. 21, through photos only. This is 24 Hours.
12:00 a.m.
Photo by Steve Schulz
The clock strikes midnight and another 24 Hours project begins on Monday, Sept. 21.
6:44 a.m.
Photo by Steve Schulz
Buses pull out of the Wadena-Deer Creek garage to start their routes, picking up kids for Monday’s school day.
Photo by Steve Schulz
6:55 a.m.
Clouds paint the sky just before sunrise from this view on the north side of Sunnybrook Park.
Photo by Steve Schulz
12:06 a.m.
When the railroad crossing arms got stuck in the down position on Jefferson Street, Wadena police officers showed up to direct traffic through the intersection. Responding were Bryan Savaloja (left) and Milo Scott.
3:39 a.m.
7:14 a.m.
The sun jumps above the horizon, only to be covered by clouds just above.
Photo by Steve Schulz
Orton’s BP employee Monique Holmes of Wadena works the graveyard shift. Holmes said she’s been working for the convenience store since June and keeps busy through the night hours with cleaning and other tasks.
6:25a.m.
Photo by Steve Schulz
6:16 a.m.
Photo by Steve Schulz
KSKK Radio signs on the air for the morning with Lucas Reid (left) and Adam VanConant at the microphones. The two were keeping an eye on a rainstorm forecast for later that morning.
Photo by Steve Schulz
At right, Randy Jahnke makes an early morning mocha latte for a customer at the Cyber Cafe as he set up for the morning rush.
7:31 a.m.
Photo by Steve Schulz
A semi carrying a wide load had a little difficulty making the corner at the junction of U.S. Highways 10 and 71, causing a brief traffic jam.
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9:58 a.m.
Photo by Sara Hacking
Leo Olmschenk works out on the BioStep machine at Fair Oaks Lodge. Olmschenk also lifts weights and does balance exercises.
7:52 a.m.
Photo by Vicki Pearson/WDC
Kirstan Vogt and Madison Moats, first-graders at WDC, eat breakfast in the school cafe.
Photo by Sara Hacking
10:12 a.m. Photo by Sara Hacking
8:33 a.m.
Stylist Leann Zeise cuts Tony Clemetson’s hair at Brenda’s New Image Beauty Salon. Clemetson is a regular who comes in every three weeks for a trim.
Gayle Tabery, left, and Judy Gilb enjoy coffee together and a chat with bakery employee Sharin Monson, center, at the Wadena Bakery & Coffee Shop before heading to work at Brink’s Jewelry.
Photo by Sara Hacking
8:39 a.m.
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Tom Weber of Weber’s Wadena Hardware sells Brad Lehmkuhl some fishing supplies.
10:25 a.m.
Manager Kevin Ross mans the counter at the Whitetail Run Golf Course.
Photo by Sara Hacking
10:39 a.m.
Overcast skies took over and rain fell during summer’s final day.
Photo by Dana Pavek/WDC
8:51 a.m. 8:46 a.m.
Photo by Sara Hacking
John Jensen talks with 4-year-old Baby at Cuts For Pups Plus. Workers talk and play with all the animals each day, he said, except for the fish, of course.
Photo by Sara Hacking
Steve Schiller, assistant technician, is ready for the work day at Charter Communications. He works on the line doing preventative and on-demand maintenance.
Photo by Sara Hacking
10:44 a.m.
Bob Kappes fills up the tank of his fourwheeler at the BP station on his way from Battle Lake to the Park Rapids and Nevis area for some outdoor fun.
11:03 a.m.
WDC High School food service worker Ronda Schmitz puts chicken-and-cheese quesadillas in the oven for lunch.
Photo by Vicki Pearson/WDC
11:13 a.m.
Tyler Scott looks at pond water under a microscope in fifth-grade science class.
Photo by Dana Pavek/WDC
9:16 a.m.
Wadena-Deer Creek High School English teacher Jay Patterson teaches seventh-graders how to punctuate book and magazine titles. Students pictured: Morgan Zeise, Madeleine Hinojos and Katy Rokenbrodt.
Photo by Vicki Pearson/WDC
11:14 a.m.
Nolan O’Dell, Kirsten Peterson and Kayla Peters examine pond water in fifth-grade science class.
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9:20 a.m.
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9:26 a.m.
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City carrier Beckman Motschenbacher loads Ken Mortenson tidies up the merchandise his truck with packages before delivering the at the Rising Phoenix. mail.
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11:24 a.m.
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M State nursing student Shane Finck studies on campus for a test at noon.
12:21 p.m.
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Bryan Stoeck enjoys lunch at Subway. Stoeck ate his meal with Mason Brothers coworker Tammie Gosiak.
Ryan Andrews and dog Levi walk downtown to Ryan’s PC Training Plus in the Village Emporium building.
Photo by Sara Hacking
12:26 p.m.
Photo by Sara Hacking
Scott and Rhonda Rude did a little fall cleaning at The Furniture Gallery on the last day of summer.
Photo by Sara Hacking
2:39 p.m.
Melissa Anderson, left, and Debby Martin, owner, show off the bevy of beautiful dresses in Now & Forever Wedding Gallery.
Photo by Sara Hacking
Dave Jetenberg gives an Arctic Cat four-wheeler a test drive at Westside Sports after Craig Swanson, center, and Darrin Swanson brought it in for repairs.
12:41 p.m.
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Debi Tougas counts out change for Jeannette Boss at Dairy Queen. Boss and her husband, Marvin, stopped for lunch on their way back to Delavan, Wis., after visiting their son in Thief River Falls. They liked the small towns along U.S. Highway 10, they said.
Photo by Sara Hacking
2:53 p.m.
Richter’s Construction workers Mike Larson, left, and Curtis Richter work on the new roof for Steve’s Alignment at the former site of Exhaust Pros in downtown Wadena.
HELPING WADENA
FALL BACK TO SLEEP
ZZZ... Snoring, daytime sleepiness and Photo by Sara Hacking
1:37 p.m.
Emergency personnel respond to an accident at the intersection of Second Street Northwest and Birch Avenue.
1:46 p.m.
Photo by Sara Hacking
2:36 p.m.
Jason Merickel of Merickel Lumber on U.S. Highway 10 fills out a load slip for a delivery of building material.
12:33 p.m.
12:09 p.m.
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Nancy Nordquist crochets an afghan at Humphrey Manor. She is going to donate the afghan for a Christmas gift at the Rising Phoenix.
1:57 p.m.
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St. John Lutheran Church secretary Judy Knosalla puts together next Sunday’s bulletin.
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1:58 p.m. The ladies of the Stitch and Chatter quilt group
stitch and chat as they work on a quilt for the upcoming fall festival at St. John Lutheran Church. From left front, Pat Harrison, Dorothy Quiring, Meg Gulsvig, Jane Langer and Bernice Piepkorn. The quilters meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Monday and anyone is welcome to join.
2:20 p.m.
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Jeremy Fearing installs electrical wires during the construction electricity class for second-year students at M State.
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2:56 p.m.
Third grader Bailey Burcham, right, dashes across the street after school followed closely by Jessica Morlock with Keegan and Katerina Morlock.
3:01 p.m.
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Arriana Cotten, left, and Jessica Short smile as the bus gets ready to depart from Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary.
Photo by Brian Hansel
4:25 p.m.
Pat Bienusa paints the ice at the Community Center Arena.
Photo by Sara Hacking
3:06 p.m.
Kayla Peterson, left, Ashley Peterson, Evelyn O’Dell and Kalin O’Dell head down First Street Southwest.
Photo by Sara Hacking
3:11 p.m.
The temperature reads 64 degrees during the afternoon of the last day of summer.
Photo by Brian Hansel
4:33 p.m.
Al Lorentz uses an elliptical machine at the Community Wellness Center.
Photo by Brian Hansel
4:45 p.m. 3:31 p.m.
Dan Kellogg spots for lifter Greg Studelska in the Community Center weight room.
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Photo by Dana Pavek/WDC
WDC High School football cheerleaders Steph Hahn and Emily Hammes hang up a spirit banner for Friday’s football game against Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton.
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WDC High School Language Arts teacher Lisa Winter and Mary Moen practice a flute duet for the WDC Foundation Fall Fest event.
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4:48 p.m.
Instructor Jamie Clough teaches dancing to her K-1 class on the second floor of the Community Center.
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5:09 p.m.
Superintendent Virginia Dahlstrom, left, reviews a document along with school board members Dan Toedter and Wayne Perkins and chairwoman Ann Pate at the September meeting.
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7:24 p.m.
McDonald’s manager Tonia Haisman hands an order to a customer at the drive-up window.
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4:56 p.m.
Erica Miron works on algebra problems in the high school commons.
7:12 p.m. Photo by Dana Pavek/WDC
4:56 p.m.
WDC board member Steve Techam looks over his board packet before the school board meeting begins at 5 p.m.
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Frank and Ray Spartz buy popcorn and pop from Tess Kirkland in the lobby of the Cozy Theatre.
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5:00 p.m.
Wadena-Deer Creek volleyers hold practice.
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10:02 p.m.
Some night shoppers enter the Super Wal-Mart Store.
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8:15 p.m. A woman bowls a frame at Wadena Lanes.
8:20 p.m.
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8:30 p.m.
Hunter Mark Umland of Deer Creek puts on some gas at the BP Station.
8:45 p.m.
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Rashell Piecek draws a pitcher of beer for customers at the VFW Club.
8:42 p.m.
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Josh Miller lines up a shot in his eight ball game with J.J. Reed at Wadena Lanes.
11:20 p.m.
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Mike Grewing loads his truck at Hunkes Transfer with freight for a run into western Minnesota and eastern North Dakota.
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An 18-wheeler makes a right turn onto Colfax Avenue in downtown Wadena.
11:59 p.m.
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The Wadena State Bank flashes 11:59 and the end of another day.