Iron Mountain, June 27, 2003
USDA Loan Signature

In the spring of 2002 Dennis Maufort of the USDA Rural Development Office in Gladstone approached Northwoods AirLifeline with the idea that NWALL might be eligible for a Rural Development grant and low interest loan to help defray the costs of purchasing and operating an aircraft. After over a year of hard work this vision became a reality when NWALL accepted a $25,000 grant and $125,000 low interest loan from the USDA. We at NWALL are indebted to the USDA for their support of our mission. We would especially like to thank Mr Maufort for his dedication and enthusiasm for the project. Thanks, Dennis!


Signing ceremony of USDA loan agreement. Seated, L to R, Bruce Bouillette, NWALL attorney; Dennis Maufort, USDA; Dennis Whitehead, NWALL President; Paul Mencinger, NWALL Secretary. Standing, L to R, are Jackie French, USDA, and Kathy Wolfe, NWALL Treasurer.

NWALL Secretary Paul Mencinger signs USDA loan agreement. Seated, L to R, Dennis Maufort, Dennis Whitehead, and Paul Mencinger. Standing, L to R, are Jackie French and Kathy Wolfe.

Dennis Maufort of the USDA Rural Development Office reads a statement at the presentation ceremony. Looking on is NWALL President Dennis Whitehead.

NWALL Founder Bob Larson chats with Lions District Governor Rose Olson. The Lions have consistently supported Northwoods AirLifeline's activities since NWALL's inception in 1989.

Dale Sherwin of the USDA Lansing office presents the $150,000 check to NWALL President Dennis Whitehead.

Dennis Whitehead thanks the USDA for their support of NWALL, as Dale Sherwin looks on.

On the right Kane Beauchamp of Senator Debbie Stabenow's office reads a statement from Senator Stabenow congratulating NWALL. Looking on are, L to R, Dale Sherwin, Dennis Whitehead, and Dennis Maufort.