MUCH OBLIGED

"One Enchanted Evening" was the first wine, cheese and chocolate tasting event at the Brainerd American Legion. We had a fantastic time and it was a wonderful success. We would like to thank everyone who supported us: Entertainment by Cindy McCarthy and sponsors included Antlers, Artistic Images Limousine Service, Baxter Comfort Suites, Black Bear Lodge and Saloon, Blue Lakes Disposal, Brainerd Small Engine, Candy Bouquet, Cashwise Liquor, Chocolate Etc., Country Inn Suites, Ericksons' Greenhouse, Essers, Grand Casino Mille Lacs, Iven's on the Bay, Jim Swift, Lakewood Petroleum, Morey's, North Country Floral, Oak Lawn Tavern, Poncho and Lefty's, Party World, Riddle's Jewelry, Rohlfing, Steven Oliver, The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Nystrom Thrifty White and Westside Liquor. We would like to give a special thanks to Suzanne Fussy for all of the behind the scenes work she did for this event. We would also like to thank our committee of MaryAnn Vadnais, Kristi Spieker, Joslyn Bentson, Militza Doucette and Pam Weiss for making this happen.

Brainerd American Legion

Crow Wing Food Co-op

I want to thank Melissa, Jessy and those who worked on the Crow Wing Food Co-Op showing of the film "Food Fight." Over 125 community members attended the event, and it was a great way to emphasize the health and economic benefits of eating organically and locally grown foods. Thank you, also, to the many local farmers who sat on a panel to answer questions attendees had. We are fortunate to have such an abundance of opportunity in this area when it comes to locally grown food. With the huge increase in the purchase and consumption of organically grown foods in recent years, it is important to know there are organizations like the Co-Op who are supporting our local agriculture and economy.

Thanks also need to go to Matt Annand and Prairie Bay restaurant for the fantastic catering of the event and for their commitment to local agriculture. They are showing that small changes can make a huge difference and have become such a positive force in the community.

Amy Gray Ellingson

Baxter