June 2013

Funeral services for Avaran Kvistad, 19, of Crawford will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 10:00 AM at the Crawford Community Building with Pastor Bill Bagley officiating.  Burial will take place at the Crawford Cemetery.  A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Chamberlain Chapel in Crawford.

Avaron was born on March 24, 1994 in Alexandria, Minnesota.  His biological mother was Eva Bacca who was a foster daughter of Steve and Mary Jo Kvistad.  Eva placed Avaran up for adoption with a request that he be adopted by the Kvistad’s.

Avaron spent the first eleven years of his life in rural Swift Falls, Minnesota attending school in Benson.  He was involved in wrestling, hunting, and horseback riding.  Avaran traveled countless miles to High School and Little Britches rodeos to support his older brothers and sisters and became a competitor himself.  Through all of his travels Avaran endeared himself to everyone he met.

Dominic J. McMahon was born in Clontarf, Minnesota July 28, 1923 to parents, Frank & Agnes McMahon. He was the seventh of eight siblings.  
Dominic grew up during the Depression and in his teen years turned his energies toward hard work on local farms, loading rail cars with hay, employed by REA, an electrical company in the Northwest, and worked in the shipyards in Portland, Oregon.  Dominic entered the U.S. Army in 1943, serving in the 2nd Infantry during WWII.  
After the war, he married Veronica H. Kouba and moved to White Salmon, Washington in 1948.  He worked in the woods, lumber mills and later specialized as a rock driller and powderman until his retirement in the late 70's.  
Dominic and Veronica moved to Molalla, Oregon in 1989 and enjoyed working around the house, entertaining family and snow birding in California, Arizona and Nevada in the winters.  He very much loved  his daily walks in the neighborhood.   

Shirley Marie (Carpenter) Ogle passed away in her sleep June 14, 2013.
She will be buried at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Princeton, MO July 20.
She was born April 24, 1922 and is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Ogle; two brothers, Roderick and G. E. “Spud” Carpenter; and her sister, Wanda Nathe.
Shirley was born in Sauk Centre, Minnesota and lived in Benson for many years where she and her husband owned Howard’s Produce.
She and Howard retired to Florida and enjoyed the camaraderie at Pinewood Village Mobile Home Park in St. Petersburg for many years. Shirley lived with her daughter, Deborah and son-in-law, Roy Haggerty in Plymouth, MA at the time of her death.
She enjoyed golf, playing cards, computer games, and counted cross-stitch. She was well-loved by everyone who knew her.
Cards and condolences may be sent to: Deb Ogle Haggerty, 35 Dogwood Drive, Plymouth, MA 02360.

SWIFT COUNTY BOARD MINUTES
June 4, 2013
 
Chairman Fox called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM with all members present as well as County Administrator Mike Pogge-Weaver, County Auditor Kimberly Saterbak, and Payroll Officer/General Assistant Amanda Ness.
Chairman Fox asked if there were any additions to the Agenda, there were none.
06-04-13-01 Commissioner Peterson moved and Commissioner Rudningen seconded to approve the agenda.  Motion carried unanimously.
06-04-13-02 Commissioner Hendrickx moved and Commissioner Peterson seconded to approve the Consent Agenda which consisted of the Board Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2013. Motion carried unanimously.