Gary introduced his 2006 campaign with two hilarious ads that have been playing on the radio including a Norsky one and our favorite Here's the Deal Dondelinger. Gary along with his business partner Dave Bergin are planning a 20.1 mile swim across Mille Lacs Lake on August 16th. The swim will start at 2:30 in the afternoon and go through the night and most of the next day. John Raboin is in charge of the big pontoon provided by Nisswa Marine. Sponsors include Dondelinger's, Raboin's Law Firm, and Grand Casino among others. To be eligible to have your very own Gary "Bob" "Beluga Whale" Walters shirt, all you have to do is call 829-4606 and pledge $100. You will also have one more Sertoma meeting to sign up on the spot.

Sertoma usually has many more people than the two who acknowledged being Kinship Partners involved in the program. Gary talked about doing the hardest thing he has ever done in his life to increase awareness of what a vital program this is and how easy it is to take part. Mostly, these kids do not need to be entertained They simply want to hang out with a normal family. Dave Bergin explained that his kinship partner is happiest when they are making a trip to Menard's to get supplies for some project of Dave's.

The Kinship waiting list has 49 children on it, some of whom have been signed up for several years. Children sign up for Kinship when they are in the 5-14 year old stage and can remain in the program until the graduate from high school. Gary, Dave, and David all stressed how a few hours a week can make a huge tremendous impact on a child's life. Gary is to be commended for his dedication to this great cause. Websites to check out include http://www.swimmingmillelacsformentors.com and http://kinshippartners.org If you would like to see the photos from previous events they are part of the first web site.

He listed his hobbies as "the great outdoors" including hunting, fishing, and recreational toys. His wife Deb works for Complete Title in Little Falls. They have been married for three years. He became involved in Sertoma because he wanted to meet all those outgoing and involved people that he heard so much about. Aaron also is involved in the Little Falls Exchange Club, Ducks Unlimited and Employment Enterprises.

He graduated for South Dakota State University and his most embarrassing moment involved his wife's dislike of the nickname Debbie (either refers to a porn star or a snack cake).

• Joyce Anderson tried to switch tickets with the winner who was out getting dessert but then felt sorry for him since he just got married.
• Sergeants get paid to be difficult.
• Dale Bolt paid a fine because his son was getting married.
• Gary Loge paid a trash fine today.
• Darren Larson represented most of the men today who have not voted in the legs contest--wanted to do a write in vote. Alas, the legs contest was a bust thanks to the reluctance of the guys to get involved.
• All the girl bankers got an interest rate fine today.
• Politicians fell victim to the pay up for the blatant promotions. Poor Pooch was in the direct line of fire between Paul and Kevin today.
• Paul Gropper is still paying the "You Know" fine.
• For your information Dave Clausen, the Exchange Club does not involve wives.