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LOCAL BRIEFS Absentee ballots are available, says auditor
Deborah A. Erickson, Crow Wing County auditor, announces that absentee ballots are now available from the auditor's office for Crow Wing County residents. If you are unable to vote on Nov. 4, 2008, Election Day, because of absence from the precinct, illness, physical disability or other reasons, you are eligible to vote by absentee ballot.
Additionally, you may vote in person at the county auditor's office where a voting booth is set up for your convenience. In compliance with the Help America Vote Act, an accessible voting technology device will be available to assist voters in marking their ballot if they so choose.
In addition to regular hours, the county auditor's office will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1 or you may request absentee ballots by contacting your county auditor. Requests should be in as soon as possible to insure receiving the ballot in ample time.
For further information, contact Deborah A. Erickson, Crow Wing County auditor, at (218) 824-1045, or visit the Crow Wing County Web site at www.co.crow-wing.mn.us.
Franni Franken to appear in Brainerd on Tuesday
Franni Franken, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken's wife of 33 years, will attend a pizza and pop lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the DFL office in Brainerd.
The office is located at 2027 S. Sixth St.
Franken has been featured in a recent television campaign advertisement in which she credits her husband with supporting her when she had problems with alcoholism.
Senior Nutrition program celebrates 35 years
Across Minnesota, Senior Nutrition Programs - often referred to as senior dining and Meals on Wheels - are celebrating 35 years of service in the state.
In honor of the 35th anniversary, the local senior dining site in Brainerd at the Lakes Area Senior Activity Center, 803 Kingwood St., invites the public to a meal of celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Nov. 12.
Kinship accepting Coats for Kids
For the past 17 years Kinship Partners, Crystal Cleaners and BL Broadcasting have partnered together to provide families in need of free winter outerwear. This year more than 1,200 coats will be needed. Infant through elementary age coats are in high demand. Many adult coats also are needed and will be distributed.
Gently used or new winter outerwear (coats, gloves, mittens, hats and boots) will be collected through the month of October at all area Crystal Cleaners locations or the Kinship Partners office in Brainerd.
For additional information, contact Kinship Partners at 829-4606.
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