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Flood hits county hard

osalie Nelson of Sandstone is among the many people who read the Askov American every week.

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Dayton views flood areas

Tim Franklin Gov. Mark Dayton came to Carlton and Pine counties on Tuesday to get a report from local ofcials on ooding that ravaged our communities last week. Dayton went to Sturgeon Lake, Willow River and Rutledge in Pine County, and then Barnum and Moose Lake later in the day. While in Sturgeon Lake the governors rst stop after ying into the Moose Lake-Carlton County Airport Dayton was shown a map by Sheriff Robin Cole of where the damage was in Pine County. The folks here did an absolute bang up job, Cole told the governor, who replied it was a miracle no one got killed in the ooding. Sturgeon Lake alone, the governor was told, was facGOVERNOR Continued on page 6.

Area Events
OLD SCHOOL ARTS CENTER Open Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, 1-4 p.m., weekdays by appointment. (320) 216-0086, Sandstone. Tess Hilty Christensen, printmaker, June 30, 1-2 p.m. Will discuss woodcuts, paints, pastels and intaglio. Terry Karrow, utemaker, Jully 7, 1 p.m. Musical Jam Sessions: Sundays, 1 p.m. Bring an instrument or listen. AREA FESTIVALS Finlayson Fourth: July 3-4, parade 1 p.m. Wed. Hinckley Corn & Clover: July 6-7, parade 10:30 a.m. Sat. Willow River Area Days: July 27-29, parade 1 p.m. Sat. Willow River Days Craft Fair: July 28, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. SUMMER ESCAPE July 5-8, Audubon Center of the North Woods. Summer family escape. 1 (888) 404-7743. POLKA SERVICE July 8, 10 a.m., Willow River Presbyterian Church, featuring Loren Lindevig. IMMUNIZATION CLINICS Sponsored by Pine County Public Health, (800) 450-7463, ext. 1596, www.co.pine.mn.us. Sandstone WIC Ofce: 2-4:30 p.m., July 11. 1610 Hwy. 23 N. Pine City WIC Ofce: 2-4:30 p.m., July 18. 315 Main St. S. FERNDALE ESTATES Annual meeting, potluck picnic, July 12, 6 p.m., Ferndale Estates gazebo. Meat, beverage furnished. FARMERS MARKETS Sandstone, city of Sandstone Main Street parking lot, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Pine City, Robinson Park, Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oak Lake Lutheran Church pavilion. Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon or sell out. ARTS / CRAFTS SHOW Village Lanes, July 14, 9 a.m.3:30 p.m, Superior, Wisconsin, handmade items only. (218) 3913766. BIBLE STUDY Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Willow River Presbyterian Church. Book of Psalms. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 29-Aug. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Willow River Presbyterian. Children kindergarten-sixth grade. For registration form, contact church. AMERICAN LEGION POST 563 Meets rst Thurs. of month, Trinity Lutheran Church, Bruno. (320) 838-3664 or (320) 838-3580. ADOPTIVE PARENTS Support, education, activities for adoptive, foster, and kinship parents, rst Mon. of month, 7-9 p.m. in Rm. 3, Kanabec Co. Courthouse, Mora. (877) 699-5937 or (320) 679-2467. CHILD LOSS GRIEF SUPPORT Group meets rst Thur. of month, 7-8:30 p.m., Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. (218) 485-5508 or cblatz@sisunet.org.

Photo by Shawn Jansen

Weve never seen anything like it.

Weve never seen anything like it, is the phrase heard over and over Thursday as community members survey the high water in northern Pine County. Unprecedented ooding resulted from torrential rains in Pine, Carlton and St. Louis counties June 19-20. Above, the Willow River Mercantile takes in water as do 25 homes on Willow Street and the Corral Bar in Willow River. More ood photos, facts, stories and information can be found on pages 6-7.
Colette Stadin As the Willow River Fire Department lls with people, its clear the recent widespread oods have affected numerous people in the area. Those at the meeting came from the areas of Willow River, Sturgeon Lake and Rutledge. The meeting was held to distribute information to those facing the aftermath of the oods. Individuals representing numerous organizations were on hand, including Pine County Sheriff Robin Cole, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Pine County Public Health and Human Services, Pine County Emergency Management, Minnesota Energy Resources as well as city ofcials. We are two levels beyond this really sucks, Cole said to the crowd. There are a lot of hurting people here right now. Flash ooding is not something thats on the countys radar this is something that weve never planned for, quite frankly, so there was no plan to even deal with something like this. Were kind of approaching this from the all hazards approach an emergencys an emergency, said Cole. Its a sudden onset disaster. According to Cole, Pine County Commissioner Steve Chaffee, chair of the county board, signed a declaration of local emergency Friday, which allows the sheriffs ofce more authority to respond. At a meeting Monday, June 25, the board was set to vote on a resolution to ask the President to declare Pine County a natural disaster area, which opens channels to get aid, said Cole. A meeting has been set with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to AREA FLOODING Continued on page 6.

County board responds

Ailene Croup Twenty-one of northern Pine Countys towns and townships fell victim to ravaging ood waters following heavy rains early last week culminating in a ve-inch rainfall last Wednesday. Flood waters spilled from the Birch Creek, Moose Horn, Pine, Kettle and Willow Rivers, rising as much as 25 feet in four to six hours. A local emergency declaration was announced last Friday. Monday, June 25, the Pine County Board of Commissioners had a special meeting at the Pine County Courthouse to adopt a resolution requesting a presidential declaration of a major disaster. If the president declares the countys ooding a major disaster, the county can apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds to rebuild municipal infrastructure such as roads, sewers and water treatment plants. Pine Countys emergency management director, Sheriff Robin Cole, outlined the damage in the especially hard hit towns of Sturgeon Lake, Willow River and Rutledge. He said county roads 41, 42, 46, 160 and Minnesota State Road 18 were closed and had ood damage. The cities were able to maintain the integrity of sewer systems and water by pumping and maintaining pressure in the lines. Private sewer systems and wells were compromised by ood waters rendering them a health hazard. Waste also owed into COUNTY BOARD Continued on page 6.

Finlayson Ag Center in spotlight for Fourth

Rachel Brockamp The Finlayson Agricultural Center is the featured business for the Finlayson Fourth of July celebration. The stores roots lie deep in the town. Its current owners are Greg and Gina Sostak, but its history goes back to the 1920s. Greg and Gina bought the business in 1992, along with Gregs parents, Bob and Donna Sostak. Since then, they have completely transformed and renovated the business to better suit the surrounding communities and types of farmers. The business was originally a feedmill when they bought it, and in order to get their products distributed, they ground the feed and delivered it themselves. They soon added the back section of the business and the retail store. They did so in order to accommodate the changing community. There were more hobby farms instead of commercial farms and there were a greater variety of animals and needs. The Sostaks realized they n e e d e d more variety in their shop. After that realization, they bought the Hinckley Co-op and remodeled it to expand their business. Last of all, they bought Ace Hardware and Photo by Rachel Brockamp also remodeled it. As a result, they now have a very functionGina and Greg Sostak own the Finlayson Agricultural Center, the al, thriving business. business featured on Finlaysons Fourth buttons, with Gregs parents, When asked what they en- Bob and Donna. joyed most about operating in this community, Gina replied, her favorite memories have been Well, the people are very BUTTONS watching the business grow and friendly and honest. Some of Continued on page 8. being able to take part in it. She

Finlayson honors Engelmeiers as grand marshals

Rachel Brockamp Irene and Clete Engelmeier are the grand marshals for the Finlayson Fourth of July celebration and it is well deserved. Clete was born to Albert and Pauline Engelmeier and has strong German roots. Irene was born to John and Theresa. They both grew up in the same small town community in Stearns County, but didnt know each other until Irene was out of high school. They said, in their community, none of the children knew how to speak English until entering grade school; they all grew up speaking German. When asked what they liked about growing up there, Clete responded that everyone was happy and fun and he loved getting together with his extended family on the weekends. Irene felt the same way and also loved getting together with her family on the weekends. Some of Cletes favorite activities growing up were storytelling, hunting and shing, which he still enjoys today. Irene liked to take part in sports activities and appreciated her small class size. Upon leaving high school, Clete joined the military. He started in basic training for the Air Force and was gunner on a B-25 bomber. However, Clete left that position in 1950 to deploy to Europe with an atomic bomb unit. Around the

Photos courtesy of the Engelmeiers

Irene and Clete Engelmeier are Finlaysons 2012 grand marshals.

time Clete discharged from the and as a ight attendant for military in 1955 is when he met Daytons Travel. She gave up Irene. They both lived in St. Paul and Irene was working GRAND MARSHALS both at International Harvester Continued on page 8.

Additional ood information, stories and photos can be found on pages 6-7.

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Old Wild West in Finlayson July 3 & 4

Finlayson
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Finlayson Community Club

Finlaysons 2012 button, featuring the Finlayson Ag Center, is your key to the city for this years Fourth of July celebration. The button, which sells for $3 at local businesses, admits you to all events and enters you in drawings for door prizes. Members of the 2012 Finlayson Community Club are, front: Gina Sostak, Bettina Harris, Natalie Cowart, Cindy Revier, Nancy Pogatchnik, Katie Marnich, and Clete Engelmeier. Back: Greg Sostak, Carol Pogatchnik, Carol Sundem, Bruce Pogatchnik, Holly Alleman, SuzE. Marnich, Liz Kelly, Amy Frisch, and Cyndy Cohen. Members missing from photo: Pete Frisch, Jodi Gutknecht, Niki Killen, Tina Killen, Lowell Pogatchnik, and Craig Skaff. The purpose of the Finlayson Community Club is to work toward the betterment of community and its citizenry by engaging citizens to work together for the greater good and to enhance the quality of life.

Ag center featured
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Continued from page one. also appreciates the variety of animals they have because she knows the children enjoy them. The Sostaks are especially excited to be named the featured business for the Finlayson Fourth of July celebration. The Sostaks are a bit uncertain about who will own the business in the future. They plan to pass it on to family, but none of their six children intend to own it. They have all worked there at one time or another. Greg and Gina feel as though the children have benetted from working at the store by gaining skills such as: public relations, how a business operates and responsibility. One thing they are sure of is it is still a family business as of now, and the center will always be closed on Sundays because they reserve that day for family.

Tuesday
Stands open A Tribute to Charlie Chaplin Kiddie parade Coronation Dance

Past marshals
Cary and Elaine Steeg............2011 Finlayson-Giese Lions.............2010 Finlayson-Giese Sportsmens Club....................2009 Northview Bank......................2008 Marion and Walt Beehler ......2007 Jerry and Lois Pizzella ............2006 All past school teachers ........2005 Fred Christopherson ...............2004 Larry and Sandy Schoenock..............................2003 Finlayson Fire and Rescue .....2002 Rich and Bev Mensing ...........2001 Paul and Lil Oetterer ..............2000 Maxine Holter ........................1999 Alvin Simonson ......................1998 Ken Bergseth ..........................1997 Ernie Schoenrock ...................1996 Leone Schultz .........................1995 Louis Uldbjerg ........................1994 Calvin Petry ............................1993 Denny Dronen ........................1992 Wayne Boysen .......................1991 Helen Beck .............................1990 Paul Marnich ..........................1989 Palmer Carlson .......................1988 Leonard Ellson ........................1987 Lowell Pogatchnik ..................1986 Vernon Beck ...........................1985

The Old Wild West is the theme for the 2012 Finlayson Fourth of July celebration. Charlie Chaplin comes to town in the opening act in the bandstand at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Hell show off his iconic comedic antics plus skits and songs of the early film era. Down Finland Avenue at 7 p.m. is the kiddie parade. All children 8 years old and younger are invited to come in costume to wow the crowd. Bikes, trikes, wagons, strollers, battery-operated vehicles are welcome, but not necessary. Registration is not necessary either, just come. Line up at the corner of Finland Avenue and Broadway Street at 7. Grand marshals Clete and Irene Engelmeier will be honored at 8 p.m. in the bandstand, followed by the coronation of the new Miss and Little Miss Finlayson. Close out the evening dancing to the classic and current rock sounds of Loose Cannon at 9 p.m. at the bandstand.

Mechanical bull riding

Wednesday
With speeds from kiddie ride all the way to rodeo rider, all ages 4-99 are welcome to give bull riding a try. A bull riding competition is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday with a trophy and cash prize to the winner.

Loose Cannon

Tuesday evening
Clete cooks for the local mens club. Clete feels as though life is simple people just make it complicated. All four of their children live in Minnesota and two of them own the pawn shop at Banning Junction. All of their children own property in northern Minnesota. Lastly, they were asked what advice they would give to younger generations. Clete laughed and said, nancial advice he said everyone should take his grandparents advice; spend less than you earn. He was aware of how simple advice it was but also how hard it can be to keep up with that advice. He also believes savings are important. The couple both insisted that younger people refrain from using alcohol or other drugs because it shortens a persons lifespan greatly. Irene suggested, younger generations should also stay out of trouble and just be skillful. They both promote a college education because it wasnt an opportunity everyone had when they were growing up. They advised everyone volunteer and set a good example. They are living proof its hard to ignore your small town roots and responsibilities. Clete and Irene Engelmeier will both be honored for their contributions at 8 p.m. on July 3.

Engelmeiers to be honored as 2012 parade grand marshals

Grand Marshals
Continued from page one. her job at Daytons Travel because they had strict rules for married ight attendants. She then became a travel agent for Daytons for 23 years. After that she worked at St. Johns Hospital in the emergency room for admissions. After the military, Clete worked at Waldorf Corporation for 42 years. They both retired and moved to Finlayson approximately 12 years ago. When asked how they feel they have contributed to the community, Clete and Irene responded, We introduced owers to the city and improved it greatly. They said that when they moved up here they wanted to participate in the community. They went to city council meetings and brought attention to what makes cities look bad by requesting that old buildings be torn down and junked cars be removed. They got their wish. Clete was a city council member for four years and was instrumental in restoring the railroad depot and installing the tornado siren. They are both very active in the Finlayson-Giese Lions Club and St. Josephs Catholic Church. They both managed the community club for six years. When asked why they participate so actively they said they both like to keep healthy and active and they are very devoted to their work. When asked what they enjoyed most about living up here, Clete explained the helter skelter is absent here and the trafc is far less aggravating. Irene feels the same way. When asked what their favorite memories were, Irene jumped right into their travel experiences while she worked at Daytons Travel. They have visited numerous countries in South America, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. She said that once when she was ying to Hawaii the plane unexpectedly lled up with smoke. It turned out that a wire had burned out in the engine and they landed safely. Clete said some of his most memorable moments was a one-hour meeting with presidential candidate George Wallace and he personally knew Hubert Humphrey. In response to being named grand marshals Irene stated she found it to be unexpected because they hadnt lived here long. Clete said he agreed with the decision. Clete and Irene both said they lived in the best time frame. They are both glad they went back to living in a small town. Clete does the cooking and Irene does the cleaning.

Caitlin 5th Grade Finlayson Elementary Mr. Stiels class

Dylan Johnson 5th Grade Finlayson Elementary Mr. Stiels class

Colton M. 6th Grade Finlayson Elementary Mr. Stiels class

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Weather
Dave Weulander Askov Here are the statistics for June:
Avg. high temp.: Norm. high temp.: Warmest day: Average low temp.: Norm. low temp.: Coolest night: Precipitation: Norm. precip.: Wettest day: Tot. precip. to date: Norm. tot. precip.: Snowfall: 83 76 94 (10, 29) 56 52 37 (1) 4.93 4.39 1.73 (20) 21.56 13.02 The possible snow season ends on May 28
Photo by Rachel Brockamp

The week in review:

Day 25 26 27 28 29 30 Hi 84 80 92 89 94 91 Lo 51 51 61 64 56 57 Rain

Megan Gruwell 6th Grade East Central School Mrs. Johnsons class

Flood leaves its mark

The depth of recent oodwaters is visible from the muddied foliage along county Highway 41 west of Willow River. A section of the roads asphalt that had broken up from the ooding has been removed and lled with gravel.

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Flood recovery
Shirley Jacobson and Ron Goetzinger have served 450 meals as of June 28 in Sturgeon Lake City Hall. The Salvation Army arrived June 25 to assist those affected by the recent ooding in Sturgeon Lake, Willow River and Rutledge. They have provided meals, clean-up kits, insect repellent and clean-up tools. In addition, the Salvation Army has a roaming canteen that drives through the neighborhoods and serves meals in Rutledge and Willow River because the clean-up work is exhausting and people forget to eat.

Bob and Ardith Bradshaw were planning to hold their 50th anniversary party on June 22. Their family from the western states arrived on June 19. The Bradshaws reside near the Kettle River, and they said the water entered their household on June 19 at 4 p.m. Their family helped get many of their belongings up in the loft of their home. Their neighbors lent them a boat so they could evacuate. They left when the water had reached about 18 inches. The water level reached 30 inches in their home.They were able to get back in their home Monday and are clearing out what has been ruined, such as drywall and furniture. Theyve been staying with friends in the Twin Cities and every day travel to Sturgeon Lake to keep working.

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June 28, 2012

Development of Exchange Bank building has been troubled since city completed renovation
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long after the renovation was complete, and in November of 1998 the HRA sold the building for $1 to the father-son team of Hosmer Brown III and Hosmer Brown IV. The HRA selected the Browns from among several applicants interested in developing the building. The Browns promised when they bought the building to upgrade the interior, but those improvements did not always come at the pace the city wanted. The Browns were selective when it came to the tenants they signed up for the building, saying they wanted businesses that fit the character of the building. But that sometimes made it hard to fill the available spaces. The building has only been fully occupied once, and a space on the corner has been empty since Lillians moved down the street. A ground-floor spot in the adjacent Larsen building, also part of the sale, has been vacant for years after being home to Fan Club Athletics and Buds and Bytes computer repair and flower shop. Both of those businesses now operate elsewhere downtown. The delay in getting some renovation work done led to confrontations with the city of Farmington. In 2008 the EDA issued deadlines to get the work finished. When they werent met, the EDA reclaimed the buildings deed and drew on an $80,000 letter of credit to get the work done. The city reversed those actions a couple of weeks later, though, on the advice of the city attorney. The dispute eventually led to a lawsuit and a settlement that included the city paying the Browns $21,500. The EDA no longer has any claim on the building, and city officials did not know about the sale until contacted by the Independent last week. An online listing for the building does not include an asking price. The Exchange Bank building is 9,052 square feet and has an assessed value of $310,100 including building and land. The Larsen building is 3,576 square feet and has an assessed value of $151,500. The buildings are currently occupied by Cow Interrupted Ice Cream Studio and Grand Hall Studios, a fitness center and event hall that operates upstairs in both the Exchange and Larsen buildings. Hosmer Brown III deferred questions about the sale to his son, who did not return a call in time for this issue of the Independent.

New broker handling Vermillion River Crossings specializes in dealing with troubled properties
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well established and the senior housing is filling fast. Theres a desire out there for that property, Severson said. My goal, my objective is to work with developers, to work with some retailers Im familiar with or have worked with in the past to present to them that appeal. If you went out there and there were one or two cars in the lot, Id be nervous. Severson, who told EDA members he specializes in dealing with troupotential developers. There has been some interest in the property over the years. Severson mentioned a grocery store and a dental clinic as businesses that at one point considered building at Vermillion River Crossings, and he said he wants to see if he can interest them again. Mayor Todd Larson said he talked at Dew Days Flavors of Farmington event with a Farmington resident who owns Culvers restaurants in Lakeville and Apple Valley and might be interested in building locally. U.S. Federal Credit Union has bought one of the lots in the development, but Severson said it is their approach to buy property in several promising areas and sit on it until growth warrants construction. Vermillion River Crossings was originally planned as a continuation of downtown Farmington, with a street plan and building designs meant to mimic a traditional downtown and the parking typically demanded by businesses like grocery stores tucked behind the buildings. Severson said it will depend on the developers he finds whether that plan is maintained. EDA members had a few questions for Severson, but mostly they had a request. Mayor Todd Larson said one of the EDAs biggest problems with earlier efforts to develop Vermillion River Crossings was the fact it was hard to get information about what was happening. EDA members most of whom are also city council members field a lot of questions about the project and were not always able to give answers, Larson said. Severson said he would keep EDA members and city staff updated on his progress. His presentation Monday left EDA members optimistic that progress is coming soon. Im really excited for the fresh start, Larson said.

Alec Hogstad | Independent

Signs of life like the construction of a new senior housing facility have the broker who has taken over at Vermillion River Crossings optimistic for the future.

bled properties, has to discuss the best way to already met with city staff market Farmington to

County hopes to have a plan in place before November election changes board makeup
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erty along a stretch of the Vermillion Rivers south fork into a permanent conservation easement. That would prevent development on the land. It could also open doors to grants and other government funding that could be used to improve habitat on the land. The sportsmens club began the conversation on the easement after completing work on a conservation project a short distance west on the grounds of the Dakota County Fair. The club is also trying to work with the owner of property in between the fair and the schools property, and there have been conversations about similar work on land to the east of the districts property. Al Singer, manager of Dakota Countys farmland and natural areas preservation efforts, said its important to work with entire corridors along waterways so protection from runoff or pollution is consistent along the length of the river. Its far too early to say what would be done with the land if it is placed in an easement. Some board members envisioned using the land as an outdoor learning space down the line. Sportsmens club president Bjorn Pearson had a similar vision. Theres so many wonderful science and environmental projects you can do, he said. There is section of the property north of the river that can be developed and another piece south of the river that can currently only be accessed from the north. Board member Tim Burke was the only one to oppose the proposal outright. He objected to a decision he said would limit the districts options if it ever chose to sell the property. Burke suggested that as long as the district was not doing anything to harm the property it was as good as placing the land in an easement. I dont think we should give up our options for a couple thousand dollars, Burke said. Singer disagreed. He said properly managing the property properly would involve taking steps to ensure the habitat is healthy and free of invasive species.

Its important to be stewards of the land.... Were part of the whole here.
Melissa Sauser
Not managing is not being a good steward, Singer said. You have to be attentive to what is actually happening on the land. Dakota County would not actively manage the land if it is placed in an easement, but Singer said the county could provide guidance and help find grants and other funding for any work done on the land.

Singer said an easement on the southern part of the property could make the northern part more attractive to anyone who might want to develop the land, should the district choose to sell. Other board members expressed at least tentative support for the plan. Board member Julie Singewald called protecting the land the right thing. We do have a fiduciary obligation to the taxpayers in our district, but we also have a responsibility to the county, Singewald said. Others agreed. Its important to be stewards of the land, board member Melissa Sauser said.Were parts of the whole here.... I think we need to realize were not the only users of the land. Superintendent Jay

Haugen said the easement could be a wonderful opportunity to get kids outside, as long as it works in the bigger picture for the district. Board members did not make any decisions Monday beyond asking for more information about the plan and what it could mean for the district. There is no timeline for the process, but Singer said Monday he hopes to see something done before January, when the composition of the board could change. The district bought the Castle Rock property for its new high school, but there were objections to the location and the district eventually abandoned the property in favor of the schools current location. The district currently rents the property as farmland.

Study found pollution on UMore property but says it can be managed during development
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property during the twohour forum. A formal presentation will start at 6:30 p.m. The presentation will include several speakers, including Barr Engineering project manager Jim Eidem and University of Minnesota Environmental planner Janet Dalgleish. To conduct the investigation Barr Engineering reviewed the historical uses of the property and determined where concentrations of pollution might be. The group then collected soil samples and groundwater for analysis. The results of the investigation are available on the UMore website at umorepark.umn.edu. Busse said before and after the presentation residents will have the opportunity to speak with staff. I think having staff available to answer question is the most useful part, said Busse. A similar open house was held last year at the beginning of the process. About three dozen people attended the forum. Busse said they hope to get many of those people back for the results. The university plans to build a sustainable community on its UMore property that could include up to 30,000 people. In a nutshell the study determined that property can be developed but that work will need to be done piece by piece depending on the concentrations of pollutants in the different areas.

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LONE ROCK TRAIL

Trail offers peace and quiet just minutes away

The Lone Rock Trail offers some amazing views but is hardly used
Emily Zimmer
Independent Staff writer

The view from the top of Lone Rock goes on for miles. The UMore Wind Turbine juts out of the trees and past that the stacks from Flint Hills can be seen. Its quiet up there. The only sounds are birds singing and the wind rustling through the trees. The Lone Rock Trail is located in Empire Township. Hikers and horseback riders can travel the 9.9 miles of trail. During the winter, the trail is open for cross country skiing. The miles of trail wind through restored prairie, forest, wetlands and farm fields. The trail offers an opportunity to take in scenery and view wildlife including more than 100 types of song birds, turkeys, deer and more. Its hardly used at all, said Bob Fashingbauer. Fashingbauer works for the Department of Natural Resources as a wildlife supervisor. Currently, the DNR maintains the trail. Quiet and remote, the trail offers residents the chance to get away from the hustle without traveling far. Fashingbauer said its easy to spend a day out there exploring the various areas. The actual Lone Rock is off the beaten path but is worth the work.

said Fashingbauer. A hunter himself, Fashingbauer said the area provides a great place to hunt, especially considering it is so close to the metro. He said hunting draws a lot of activity to the area during the fall. During hunting seasons trail users are advised to wear blaze orange. For more information about hunting at Vermillion Highlands call 651-322-4643 or visit w w w. ve r m i l l i o n h i g h lands.umn.edu/mgmt/wil dlife/index.htm.

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For hikers, use of the trail is free. The fee for horseback riders and cross country skiers is $5 for a daily pass. For horseback riders the trail head is the only access point onto the trail. Dogs are allowed on the trail but must be kept on a leash. To protect the natural vegetation and landscape the DNR asks hikers and riders to stay on the trail. The trailhead has parking and restrooms. There is also an area to dispose of horse manure. The trailhead is at the north end of the Farm Loop, one of several trail loops on the property. To get to the trailhead from Rosemount go east on County Road 46 to Station Trail Road. Turn south on Station Trail. The trailhead is located just off Station Trail Road, south of 170th Street. Several large signs point the way. For more information and maps of the Lone Rock Trail visit vermillionhighlands.umn.edu.

You can find many beautiful views along the Lone Rock Trail. The area is popular among hunters in the fall.

Alec Hogstad | Independent

The Vermillion Highlands include 2,882 acres. In years to come, part of the area will be turned into a county park that will include a regional trail, a dog park, camping and other amenities.

Hunting
Emily Zimmer | Independent

A marker near the parks entrance pays tribute to Gordon Meyer, who helped preserve the land where Lone Rock Trail is located.

Vermillion Highlands
The trail is part of the Vermillion Highlands, which were established

in 2006 as a research, recreation and modified wildlife management area. The area was part of the University of Minnesotas Gopher sta-

dium deal. The agreement created a unique partnership between the DNR, the University of Minnesota and Dakota County.

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Business
FAMILY FRESH MARKET

Another makeover complete for Farmington grocery store

Family Fresh Market opens with a goal of making it easier to eat healthy
Nathan Hansen
Independent editor

For the second time in less than a year, Farmingtons grocery store has a new name, a new look and a new plan for serving shoppers. Two weeks ago Nash Finch, the stores parent company, officially renamed the store Family Fresh Market and started putting the finishing touches on a complete redesign of its interior and brand new produce and meat sections. According to Tom Swanson, Nash Finchs vice president of retail operations, the entire store has been designed around the idea of making it easier for people to eat healthy. The new Family Fresh will have 40 to 50 items of organic produce on hand, depending on what is in season, and the deli counter will have what Swanson calls some of the best salads anywhere. There will be Angus beef and natural pork in the meat case as well as ready-to-eat options like shish kabobs and stuffed mushroom caps. Basically, the premise of this is, eating healthy is tough and it can be expensive, Swanson said.

back from shoppers made it clear a change was needed. We tried a Savers Choice and we listened to the community and the community said, we want something with more variety, Swanson said. Thats what Family Fresh appears to be. For all its focus on healthy eating, Swanson said the store is at heart a conventional store. Gone are the clusters of low shelves that were in place when the store operated as Savers Choice. They have been replaced by taller aisles of shelves that should be familiar to anyone who has visited a grocery store. Red floors have been replaced with polished white, and all of the fixtures are new. Early on, at least, the conventional look seems Alec Hogstad | Independent to be going over well with The sign on the outside of Farmingtons grocery store has changed for the second time in a year, this time from Savers Choice to local shoppers. The store Family Fresh Market. The change is part of a return to a more traditional grocery operation, though its one that will place more of was busy last Wednesday, and Swanson said people a focus on healthy eating. The store will have a nutritionist in the building part time. have been happy. vated and rebranded from Employees have offered Were trying to make eat- put together a balanced EconoFoods to Savers from time to time to help diet or develop menus ing healthy affordable. Choice generated a lot of people find things, but Its not an entirely new that can help with losing said many excitement in town. Swanson concept. Nash Finch has weight or lowering blood Savers Choice offered a declined, saying they operated Family Fresh pressure. range of mostly store- were having fun finding Customers can drop in markets for several years. brand products with some items on their own. It currently has two in to see the nutritionist You hear nothing but national brands mixed in, western Wisconsin and when she is in their local usually at a big discount. positives, Swanson said. was scheduled to hold a store, or they can make But it was hard for shop- I think the community is ribbon cutting this week appointments to visit with pers to know which going to be very proud for both the Farmington her. Sometimes, thats the national brands would be and happy. store and another new only way to see her. There A ribbon cutting was available when they are days when her schedstore in River Falls, Wisc. scheduled June 27 for the stopped in. In addition to the pro- ule is booked from mornAt the time it opened, new Family Fresh Market. duce options, Family ing to night. the Farmington store was The store will hold a Its very well Fresh offers a nutritionist Finch was redesigning its the only Savers Choice grand opening at a later who will move among the received, Swanson said. date. Last Februarys Farmington store less Nash Finch operated. stores. She will be availSwanson said feedable to shoppers to help announcement that Nash than a year after it reno-

Farm fresh options

Roundbank has become the next financial institution in Minnesota to launch the countrys most innovative financial products. Kasasa is a new brand of free checking and savings accounts that rewards consumers for using their account with what interests them mosthigh interest or automatic savings. These accounts, combined with the personal service that only community financial institutions can deliver, are offering residents a better banking option

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than the megabank experience. Consumers deserve to wake up to happier days of banking and leave behind the nightmare of megabank fees and mistreatment. We are pleased to offer these unique products, said Larry Thompson, president and CEO at Roundbank. Kasasa delivers what research shows people really want but believe they cant have great financial products with the personal service of a community based financial institution. To receive the Kasasa account benefits, each monthly qualification cycle consumers are asked to do a few simple things like receive monthly eStatements, access online banking and use a debit card a minimum number of times. If an account holder does not meet the qualifications in a given month, Roundbank will alert the individual, who will be eligible the following month for the benefits. Extensive research has shown us that consumers would prefer to do business with community financial institutions, but feel they would lose access to products, Thompson said. Kasasa is opening peoples eyes to a new banking model where no sacrifices are necessary. Its a win-win because account holders get innovative products and personalized service. For more information on Kasasa accounts, consumers can visit www.roundbank.com or www.kasasa.com/roundbank.

DAKOTA ELECTRIC

Co-op completes environmental projects

Michelle Leonard| Independent

Its return was delayed by rain two weeks ago, but Farmingtons summer farmers market was back in business last week. The market takes place every Thursday on Third Street in front of city hall.

Dakota Electric Association donated more than 5,500 tree seedlings this spring, as it wrapped up a full schedule of assisting with community plantings and environmental events throughout its service territory. Each spring, Dakota Electric participates in a variety of Arbor Day and environmental events by donating seedlings and providing educational information and assistance. Part of Dakota Electrics active spring schedule included providing volunteers for Lebanon Hills Park

Dakota Electric volunteers of all ages participated in projects this spring.

Reserve, where approximately 100 volunteers worked to get a new trail ready, hauling brush and

other activities. Dakota Electric finished the busy months of April through May by

celebrating with Eagan May 20 at the Holz Farm Spring Festival. As a non-profit electric cooperative, we are happy we can assist our local communities and schools with their celebrations this spring, said President and CEO Greg Miller. By providing trees and seedlings for planting, Dakota Electric can give back to our communities in a lasting way. Since 1997, Dakota Electric has provided more than 126,000 tree seedlings to Arbor Day and other events in the local area.

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Yellow Ribbon Network
Farmingtons Yellow Ribbon Network (formerly Warrior to Citizen) group helps ease the transition of soldiers from deployment to everyday life. The group needs volunteers who can be available when called to help families of deployed soldiers with needs such as household chores and other projects. Farmington Yellow Ribbon Network is looking for volunteers willing to help with community activities. Anyone interested in helping should call Annette Kuyper at 651460-2248.

FAA Control Center started operating 50 years ago

Compiled by

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Michelle Leonard
Independent staff writer

50 years ago
From the June 28, 1962 edition of the Dakota County Tribune

Farmington Food Shelf

The Farmington Food Shelf is supported by the generous donations by local individuals and businesses of non-perishable food products and monetary donations. Donations can be dropped off at the Farmington Food Shelf, 510 Walnut Street in the Instructional Services Center in Farmington. Volunteers are needed periodically throughout the year to help with food sorting after large food drives. Questions or interested volunteers should call the food shelf at 651-463-5019.

Local air center will start operating Sunday

Farmingtons 4 1/2 million dollar Federal Aviation Agency Air Traffic Control center will open operationally Sunday, July 1, it was announced Tuesday of this week, by C.I. Bates, chief Air Traffic Controller. . . . The center operates round the clock and functions for the purpose of preventing air collisions. Bates said his area is Minnesota, North and South Dakota, part of Wisconsin and part of Iowa. There are between 750 and 800 arrivals, departures, and over flights daily as an answer, he declared. The total staff at the center, includes 155 operational persons. A day shift, including administrative personnel would have 60 workers, 10 of them being administrative. This daily figure of 60 does not include maintenance crewmen. The deputy chief is Richard C. Walch, while the facility security officer is Charles Paris. The facility training officer is Mark Wilson. . . . The center will have all kinds of communications with aircraft, utilizing telephone, microwave and radar.

Trinity Care Center

Trinity Care Center is need of volunteers to come in and work with residents. They are looking for help with bingo, reading oneto-one and much more. Please contact Joy at 651-460-1166 for details and to volunteer.

Dakota County Library Farmington

Alec Hogstad | Independent

Storms did a lot of damage near downtown Farmington last week. Strong winds knocked over trees taking out fences, garages and more.

Got a great shot? This is a spot for your photos, Farmington. If youve got a photo you think should be in the paper, send it to editor Nathan Hansen and well put the best here. Send photos as a high-resolution jpeg to editor@farmingtonindependent.com or drop them off at our office, 312 Oak Street.
again with a T-shirt. After the shirt was taken, the police chief Jake Klotzbeacher had to spend the night sitting and watching the prisoner to prevent any further suicide attempts. The prisoner has in the past been treated for a mental disorder. dent; C.H. Gelder, Farmington, secretary; E.M. Gerster, Farmington; A.L. Sayers, Lakeville, treasurer. The firm expects to erect an electric generating plant in Farmington where it has been granted a 10-year franchise. The firm is after the contract to furnish electric power to the Dakota County Electric Co-Operative which will serve over 600 farmers in this county. The contract will be let soon. . . . Farmington residents know that a barbershop was established this week in the front office of the Dakota County Tribune plant, that is, for the very brief period of five minutes. A short, swarthy hobo, allegedly hailing from Galveston, Texas, and allegedly headed for International Falls, stepped into the Tribune Monday afternoon allegedly in search of a large, colored map of Minnesota, similar to the one hanging on a wall in the newspaper office. Completely ignoring repeated suggestions that any local garage or filling station could supply him the map he desired, the itinerate picked up a pair of scissors laying on top of the office counter and nonchalantly began to trim his mustache. In five minutes the entire mustache had disappeared. Having completed his own barbering for the day, the hobo layed down the scissors and without uttering a word, went his way.

The Dakota County Library seeks volunteers to assist in keeping library shelves organized. Training is provided. Library volunteers make a regular commitment of approximately one hour per week. Other tasks may include assisting with library programs and events and helping with general library upkeep and special projects. If you are interested, contact the Farmington Library at 651-438-0250 to request a volunteer application form or visit the Library at 508 3rd Street in downtown Farmington.

Meals on Wheels
Volunteers are needed to help deliver Meals on Wheels for one hour, twice a month. Volunteers should be available between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. Anyone who may be interested in helping deliver meals to homebound senior citizens through Meals on Wheels is asked to contact Mary Alice Wachter at 651-463-3972.

First Thompson award 20 acres are devoted to experimental work given here Eloise Thompson Athletic here
award was given to Nancy Hagen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Hagen of Farmington at a recent Awards Day program at Farmington High School. The achievement award is new at the school, and has been founded for girls, by Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Thompson, who was a physical education teacher at the Farmington High School for four years, until her death last February from a brain hemorrhage. Nancy will receive a gold medallion on a charm bracelet from the Thompsons and a plaque has been donated by them with space for the names of six award winners.

Comparatively few people in Farmington know Floyd Monahan, yet he has been here over five years and knows the farm land well. The 56 year old Irishman is the foreman at Green Giant leased experimental farm located a half a mile west of the city on the Gordon Sayers farm. The land according to Monahan, has been leased by the company for over 20 years and he had been foreman here for the last five. He has charge of 20 experimental acres and 96 acres of production sweet corn. . . . Monahans crew, all from the Green Giant plant in Le Sueur, varies from one to twelve men depending on the need. They work Le Sueur Suicide attempt halted daily. Some change off driving the 50 miles, but in jail Monahan has always driven Two Farmington police his own car. officers may have saved the life of a prisoner here who attempted to hang himself at 75 years ago 1:15 a.m. Saturday. From the July 2, 1937 The man, who has been edition of the jailed for drunkeness on Dakota County Tribune complaint of his wife, was found hanging to the top bar, using his belt as a rope. He New power firm is had not yet let go with his organized hands. Formation of The Officer Axel Youngkrantz, Utility who had been in the jail Independent office, and Officer Red Company, a corporation Staats, just walking in the made up of local and county door, went to work immedi- officers and stockholders, was announced this week by ately. Youngkrantz held the man Percy C. Records of Castle up by the legs and Staats Rock, president, and L.A. went after the belt. They let Godby of Farmington, secrehim down successfully with- tary. The first board of direcout the prisoner harming tors and officers is composed himself. After the belt was taken of the following: Percy C. away, the prisoner tried Records, Castle Rock, presi-

New local firm wants to built plant in town

The Farmington village council made an effort to land the REA generating plant here when it granted a 10-year franchise to the Independent Utility Company, a corporation made of local and county officers and stockholders, Monday night of this week. Percy C. Records, president, and C.H. Gelder, of the nearly formed electric company, told the village council that the granting of their proposed franchise would enable their firm to make a strong bid for the contract to furnish electric energy to the Dakota County Electric Cooperative (REA), having the power generated at a plant to be erected in Farmington, a central location in the county. . . . C.E. Cadwell, chairman of the Commercial Club electric light committee, and I.G. Empey, a member of the committee, were present and expressed their opinion that the erection of the generating plant in Farmington would mean much to the future of the town from the standpoint of new business, an increase in the taxable valuation of local property, besides being a service to the farmers. . . .

This box is intended as a resource for community groups looking for volunteers. Projects should be something that benefits the community as a whole or at the very least a large portion of it and not just individual groups. If you are looking for volunteers and want to be listed in this space, call Nathan Hansen at 651-460-6606 or e-mail editor@farmingtonindependent.com

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Pet of the week

100 years ago

From the June 28, 1912 edition of the Dakota County Tribune

Get your kitten fix

Good roads meeting

According to schedule Farmingtons big good roads meeting was held at the city hall Friday evening. There were about 150 present. A great deal of interest was shown. One feature of the meeting was the presence of a number of ladies who are anxious to see an improvement in our roads. The meeting was called to order by W.J. Gregg and speeches were made by State Highway Commissioner Forbes, Magnus Brown and the Revs., Johnston Batson, Reidel and Power. Good Hobo mistakes roads is the watchward of Tribune office for Minnesota today and the state is putting forth every barbershop While most people around effort to improve its hightown probably pride them- ways. selves on knowing what is going on here, few if any

These five kittens were born in a garage in Farmington. The mother of the kittens is one and a half years old, while the kittens are just 7 weeks. The mother is up to date with her vaccines; the kittens will be upon adoption. To learn more about these cats contact Farmington Vet Clinic. For more information about other Last Hope animals or about Last Hope call 651463-8747 or visit www.last-hope.org.

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Farmingtons Yellow Ribbon Network (formerly Warrior to Citizen) group helps ease the transition of soldiers from deployment to everyday life. The group needs volunteers who can be available when called to help families of deployed soldiers with needs such as household chores and other projects. Farmington Yellow Ribbon Network is looking for volunteers willing to help with community activities. Anyone interested in helping should call Annette Kuyper at 651460-2248.

Story from Farmington reached Ripleys Believe It or Not fame in 1937

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50 years ago
From the July 12, 1962 edition of the Farmington Independent

Farmington Food Shelf

The Farmington Food Shelf is supported by the generous donations by local individuals and businesses of non-perishable food products and monetary donations. Donations can be dropped off at the Farmington Food Shelf, 510 Walnut Street in the Instructional Services Center in Farmington. Volunteers are needed periodically throughout the year to help with food sorting after large food drives. Questions or interested volunteers should call the food shelf at 651-463-5019.

Kiddie parade plans made for Ridiculous Days here

New ideas for Farmingtons Ridiculous Days July 27 and 28 were aired at a Commercial Club meeting attended by 28 members, Tuesday noon at Marys Caf. Thus far, the headline feature is the Kiddie Parade which will be held Saturday the 28th. Regarding the Kiddie Parade, co-chairman Jim Gerths and Don Paul have announced the rules.... A total of $150.00 in prizes is planned with the grand prize being a defense bond of $25. There will be five prizes in each of the following categories: costume, float and originality. The parade starts at Gils Farm Service, and is open to anyone 12 years old or under.... A Ridiculous queen will be selected and a committee was named with Jerry Gorgos chairman, Wally Petricka (who suggested the queen idea), and Ron Thelen, as members. Other suggestions, with nothing definite determined, were a Saturday afternoon picnic for the merchants who participated, a softball game, free coffee, performance of bands or other entertainment such as an organ concert, giving of prizes, and other ideas, street dance, merchants wearing Bermudas, etc.

Trinity Care Center

Trinity Care Center is need of volunteers to come in and work with residents. They are looking for help with bingo, reading oneto-one and much more. Please contact Joy at 651-460-1166 for details and to volunteer.

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One might think the heavy rain of last month and the hot temperatures earlier this month would harm area crops, but theyre coming along just fine around Farmington.

Dakota County Library Farmington

The Dakota County Library seeks volunteers to assist in keeping library shelves organized. Training is provided. Library volunteers make a regular commitment of approximately one hour per week. Other tasks may include assisting with library programs and events and helping with general library upkeep and special projects. If you are interested, contact the Farmington Library at 651-438-0250 to request a volunteer application form or visit the Library at 508 3rd Street in downtown Farmington.

Got a great shot? This is a spot for your photos, Farmington. If youve got a photo you think should be in the paper, send it to editor Nathan Hansen and well put the best here. Send photos as a high-resolution jpeg to editor@farmingtonindependent.com or drop them off at our office, 312 Oak Street.
Thursday morning. A physician said screws will be placed in the bones. The mishap took place at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday. Dorothy was about to milk a cow which had recently calved. Dorothy said the cow apparently didnt want to be milked, and kicked her in the right leg. She called her brother, Laurence, who carried her to the house. She was given a ride to Sanford Hospital by auto. Cut lines under the threecolumn Ripley cartoon read: One-armed paperhanger Frank Wright, Farmington, Minnesota, who lost his arm as a child, has been a paperhanger 15 years. Credit for the wide circulation of the photo should go to Wayne Bell, cameraman of the Minneapolis Star, son of Wm. Bell of Farmington. Wayne first spotted the photo in the Tribune and was instrumental in having it frontpaged in the Star. Later it appeared in the Des Moines Register, the Chicago Daily Times, many other papers then Ripley. here would be open from 7 to 8:00 p.m.

Mill City firm low bidder on county R.E.A. project

Langford Electric Co. of Minneapolis were low bidders on the construction of 209 miles of rural electrification in Dakota County, their bid being $182,209.39. Six electric firms were represented when bids were opened by The Dakota County Electric Co-Operative at city hall Tuesday afternoon.... Ten days after approval at Washington, Engineer Banister will start driving stakes for the rural electric lines. The job is to be completed in 120 calendar days and will furnish electricity to 650 county farmers.... An additional 125 miles of rural lines was asked for in a new request for allotment sent in today by The Dakota County Electric CoOperative.

Meals on Wheels
Volunteers are needed to help deliver Meals on Wheels for one hour, twice a month. Volunteers should be available between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. Anyone who may be interested in helping deliver meals to homebound senior citizens through Meals on Wheels is asked to contact Mary Alice Wachter at 651-463-3972.

Klaus to seek re-election as representative

Walter Klaus, Farmington, incumbent state representative, has announced that he will file in Hastings Friday for re-election from the new House of Representative District 13 South. This district comprises all of Dakota County except the village of Inver Grove and the cities of South and West St. Paul. Representing all of the county since 1957, Klaus has been a leader in securing legislative reapportionment and other laws and services benefiting the people of the county and state. He has fought for party designation of legislators, so as to fix responsibility for legislative action.

Humphrey says sonic boom relief due

Senator Hubert H. Humphrey reported this week that the severe sonic boom problem which has plagued Minnesota in recent months will be relieved within a few weeks. Humphrey said that after a series of conferences with Eugene Zuckert, Seceretary of the Air Force, a decision was reached to divert training missions of B-58 bombers to other areas. The B-58 flights which have been utilizing the Twin Cities as a critical point in their precision navigation and bombing training missions will be shifted soon to other areas which now have the necessary ground equipment, Humphrey said. Minnestota has been one of several areas in the nation which has had a high incidence of sonic booms from B58 practice bombing runs at supersonic speeds. It is fair to remember that the training these Strategic Air Command crews is absolutely essential to the defense of the Nation.

Extreme heat damages crops

The heat wave which has been blistering the whole nation since July 7 is beginning to damage some of the crops in this locality, H. A. Lawrenz, Dakota County agent, stated this week. Spring grains, especially those growing on lighter soil, have been prematurely ripened by the excessive warmth of the past few weeks. While it cannot be estimated how much the heat will reduce the yield, it is likely to be considerable.... A number of the area farmers are reporting that their rye is yielding well at this time. But a number of stands of rye, notably those planted in low places, were hit by the late spring frosts. The corn on most farms of this vicinity, the county agent said, is in excellent condition right now. Sweet corn, however, is suffering from the extremely hot weather. Harvest of the oats and barley has been advanced from a week to 10 days ahead of the normal time by the heat wave.

This box is intended as a resource for community groups looking for volunteers. Projects should be something that benefits the community as a whole or at the very least a large portion of it and not just individual groups. If you are looking for volunteers and want to be listed in this space, call Nathan Hansen at 651-460-6606 or e-mail editor@farmingtonindependent.com

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100 years ago

From the July 12, 1912 edition of the Dakota County Tribune

Pet of the week

New school house

The matter of a new school building in Farmington is being talked of. People who pay high taxes very likely will throw up their hands in horror, but, confidentially speaking, we must come to it. The old building is inadequate too small, unsanitary, poor light and illy ventilated. Besides the building is in a poor place, being located on one of the business streets and only a block from two main lines of the Milwaukee where a great of swithing is done, and we understand there are times when there is so much noise, classes cannot be heard. In the construction of a new building, this building would not need to be torn down as it could be sold for factory purposes of some time at a good price. There are always new concern looking up locations and we might turn this property in as a bonus for some good concerns to locate here.

Friendly guy needs a home

75 years ago
From the July 16, 1937 edition of the Dakota County Tribune

Sketch of Frank Wright used in Robert Ripleys Believe-It-Or-Not cartoon

A Tribune camera shot was heard round the world Tuesday when a sketch of Frank Wright, Farmingtons one-armed paperhanger, appeared in Believe-It-Or-Not Ripleys cartoon, a syndicated feature that runs in newspapers in the far corners of the globe. The sketch was made by Ripley from the photograph which first appeared in the Dakota County Tribune dated May 14. The flashlight photo was taken by Eugene Clay, 13 years old, while Mr. Wright was hanging paper in the parlors of the local Presbyterian church.

Dorothy Laus leg broken as cow kicks

Dorothy Lau, 28, of Farmington, suffered a spiral fracture of both bones between the knee and ankle of the right leg Wednesday of this week when she was kicked by a cow. Dorothy was taken to Sanford Hospital where surgery will be necessary

School meetings Tuesday evening

Farmington citizens attending the annual school meeting Tuesday evening will choose from among the following three men who have filed for the two open positions on the school board of Dist. No. 40: T.J. Feely, Chas. S. Lewis, Donald Whittier. D.C. Michel, clerk of the local school board, announced that the polls

This 1-year-old cat was found in a storage shed in Farmington. He is fully up to date with vaccinations, and he has been neutered. This is a very nice, very playful, and loving cat looking for a new home. For more information about this cat or any of the others brought in last week, call Last Hope at 651-463-8747. For more information about other Last Hope animals or about Last Hope call 651-463-8747 or visit www.last-hope.org.

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Tschidas African Safari Adventure

By Tarissa Host. Picture yourself sitting around an eight-foot wide fire pit surrounded by brick bungalows with ten to twelve-inch thick thatched roofs while impala graze in the distance. To your right lies a dog named Wilson, who has been to the vet twice already for fighting warthogs. To your left the sun is setting over the grasslands, where giraffes pick leaves from the highest of trees and cheetahs roam the land for prey. This was reality for Gene and Marlene Tschida for four and a half days. Gene and Marlene Tschida recently took the trip of a life time; an African hunting safari with Ditholo Safaris in Johannesburg, South Africa. Ditholo Safaris was established in 2006 by Ian Tolmay and his father-in-law Jaap Steynberg Both loved hunting and had a passion for the beauty and wildlife of Africa, so they decided to launch Ditholo Safaris to be able to give the modern hunter an experience of a lifetime. Through Ditholo Safaris hunters from around the world can have a true African hunting experience, complete with the opportunity to hunt various animals such as warthogs, impala, blesbucks, waterbucks, kudu, lions, zebras, and many more. With 8,000 acres of prime African hunting ground and all the accommodations a person could ask for, a Ditholo Safari is more than any hunter could possibly think of. Ian Tolmay and his family, along with their maintenance crew, take care of the land and the herds. Marlene, who kept a journal throughout the trip noted: It is sort of like farming. Ian will check the fences, care for the herds, check the water pipes. They have five wells on the property, which are all ninety feet deep because if there are leaks in the line the warthogs and porcupines dig down and will chew up the pipes. The trip presented itself to Gene and Marlene at the Ringnecks Forevermore Banquet, which takes place every January. The hunt is donated to the banquet every year to help with the fund raiser. Friends had gone on the safari before, so Gene and Marlene bought the trip at the banquet, and set off for South Africa on May 1, 2012 which is also their anniversary. They boarded a plane in Minneapolis which took them to Chicago, where they boarded

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Gene and Marlene Tschida pictured with a blesbuck that Gene shot on a Ditholo Safari hunt in South Africa. another plane to Atlanta. From Atlanta they boarded a plane to Johannesburg, South Africa. After a sixteen hour flight, they landed at Johannesburg International Airport. When they arrived in Johannesburg it was dark and they didnt get to see much of the city. The camp they stayed at in Ditholo, primarily located in NumNum which is situated in the Continued on page 16.

Long Prairie Methamphetamine arrest

Tigers take third at State

Congratulations to the Browerville Tigers Baseball team! The boys ended their state competition with a third place trophy on June 15th. Photos and story on page 10.

On June 12, agents of the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force (CMVOTF) with the assistance of the Long Prairie Police Department arrested Ronny Dean Hanson, 53, of rural Long Prairie, on charges of third degree sales of Methamphetamine. CMVOTF was assisted in the investigation by the Todd County Sheriff s Office and the Long Prairie Police Dept. The matter has been forwarded to the Todd County Attorney for formal charges. Hanson is current being held at the Todd County Detention Center pending arraignment.

WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

Wed. June 20 Clouds/Sun 75/55 Thur. June 21 Sunny 76/56 Fri. June 22 Partly Cloudy 79/61 Sat. June 23 Isolated T-Storms 78/59 Sun.. June 24 Sunny 80/59 Mon. June 25 Isolated T-Storms 78/62

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Gene pictured with an impala. Waterberg Mountains, was about a two hour drive from the airport. In Africa, we drove on the left side of the road and the steering wheel was on the right side, said Marlene. They noticed the African money had animals on it instead of presidents. After the long drive they finally arrived at camp in Ditholo. Ian Tolmay and his family, which consists of his wife and three young children, as well as a dog named Wilson, warmly welcomed the Tschidas to their 8,000 acre home, complete with brick guest bungalows, an eight foot wide fire pit, and a pool. The camp is very safe and in a non-Malaria zone. The family was very kind. They called their youngest Wild Man and he was always attached to Ian's side with the binoculars said Gene. Their daughter goes to a private school in Africa, said Marlene, She has a fifty mile round trip to get to and from school everyday. They only go to school from 7:15 am to 1:15 pm since it gets so hot in the afternoon. The Tschidas settled into their bungalow. When we woke up, we really were in the middle of nowhere, said Gene, There were no vehicles in sight. It was so peaceful. They described the landscape as dry and arid. There are places with cornfields, sugar cane, and hay fields where people were baling hay, places where grapefruit and oranges are harvested, and beef farms, explained the Tschidas, The landscape varied from open savannah to mountainous. Ditholo Safari The first morning, Gene woke up at 6:30 to start his first African hunt. In Africa, hunting usually takes place in the morning and evening because it is really hot during the afternoon. In the morning the temperature was in the fifties, but by noon it was in the upper eighties, which is very warm considering it was fall in Africa. Our first day was very exciting, commented Marlene. It was just fun to be out there. The first hunt lasted until about nine or ten in the morning before they headed back to camp for breakfast. For breakfast they offered porridge, which is a corn based product like cooked cereal, said Marlene. After breakfast, they drove around, relaxed in the shade, took naps, and harvested the animal from the hunt. While sitting in camp they saw velvet monkeys jumping over the eight foot electrical fences to get into the camp to steal food. They hate monkeys over there, explained the Tschidas, They try to grow apples, peaches, and apricots and the monkeys will steal them all off the trees. Farmers have to put blue bags over the bananas so the monkeys wont take them. If chickens lay eggs the monkeys will steal them. They are such pests. They had lunch before heading out for the next hunt.We had foods from both America and Africa, they explained, We had chicken, beef, and lamb just like in America, but they also ate impala, kudu sausage, eland, and steenbok from Africa. They said the meat was a little tough because the animals had been older, but the flavors were really good. At 3 pm they headed out for the evening hunt. During this hunt Gene shot a thirty pound steenbok, which is a common small antelope in Africa. Gene also shot an impala, blesbuck, and warthog. Instead of dressing them in the field, they took all the animals back to the camp where they dressed and skinned them, in preparation for the taxidermist. In Minnesota we dress deer in the field, but when I was hunting in Africa they would bring them back and dress them in a shop, said Gene. He also mentioned that semiautomatic guns are illegal in Ditholo; they have to be bolt action. After the evening hunt, everyone gathered at the fire pit for a campfire. On the hunting trips, the Tschidas saw many different animals, including monkeys. They saw porcupines, jackals, giraffes, elephants, zebras, hippopotamus, rhinoceros, and more. The porcupines in Africa are a little different from the ones here. In Africa they dont climb trees, they just chew the bark at the bottom like a rabbit, said Gene. They also saw wildebeests, kudu, eland, waterbuck, reedbuck, bushbuck, and blesbuck. All of these animals are of the antelope species. Unlike deer who lose their antlers, antelope species keep their antlers year round. Kruger Park This is how the Tschidas spent their first four and a half days in Africa. Around noon on the fifth day, they travelled to Kruger Park, one of the worlds greatest game parks which has been praised for its endeavors in nature conservation, professional management of wildlife, and the safeguarding of African cultural heritage. In 1898 the Sabie Game Reserve was established primarily through the efforts of Paul Kruger, President of the Transvaal Republic at the time, who was concerned about the rapid dwindling of wildlife caused

by poaching in South Africa. Years later, in 1926, parliament passed the National Parks Act. The Sabie and Shingwedzi Game Reserves were merged and the area was named the Kruger National Park after Paul Kruger. Kruger National Park opened to the public in 1927. The Tschidas went on camera safari tours and stayed in both the Satara and Olifants camps in Kruger National Park. The Satara camp is surrounded by wide, open plains, enabling easy game spotting, and offers spectacular sunsets, while the Olifants camp has an amazing view of the Olifants river. On one tour they had to stop for a troop of baboons to cross the road. There were nearly 100 baboons ranging from tiny babies clinging to the mothers necks to large males, said Gene, But they are very dangerous. They are vicious and strong, and they will bite. Whenever we were near baboons we had to roll up the windows. During another tour they saw two cheetahs, which is very rare. Their guide said he had never seen cheetahs come so close to the car before. Gene and I really wanted to see cheetahs, said Marlene. When we did the guide said the cheetahs came so close because we are Tschidas. It was the highlight of our trip. Since there is no driving in the park after 5:30 pm, the Tschidas took a sunset bus tour. On this tour they saw a Verreauxs EagleOwl, water buffalo heading to the water, jackals, leopards, and lions. One time the bus pulled over and there were lions all over the road, said Gene. We had to use spotlights to see them and take pictures. One even came and lay right by the bus. They also saw a great variety of birds. The birds there are amazing, said Gene and Marlene. The Lila-breasted Roller is probably the most beautiful bird weve ever seen. It has fourteen different colors. We also saw horn bills which have really long beaks. On another driving tour they saw an elephant calf, so they stopped to take pictures. They were so excited. But then they heard screeching and saw the entire herd of elephants running towards them to protect the young calf! We had to get out of there pretty fast, laughed Gene. Another time they were watching a couple lions cooling under trees when an impala came by. All of a sudden there were at least twelve lions that jumped up to stare down the impala. The impala turned around and stared at all the lions as if they were having a staring contest. They also saw a couple rhinoceros with birds sitting on their back picking off ticks, Egyptian geese, Kudu, and hippos in the water. The hippos sound like tubas, and it would echo in the valleys, said Gene. It was a beautiful sound. There were also Baobab trees which he said had trunks as big as a house. Our favorite part of the trip was definitely the relaxation and peacefulness of the trip, they both agreed. We would do it again in a heartbeat, said the Tschidas. We have travelled a lot, to Europe, Asia, and the Pacific, but this was by far the best travelling and hunting trip weve been on. The only downfall they mentioned was the long plane ride, but other than that they loved the trip. The Tschidas would also like to recommend the trip to anyone who likes to travel or hunt. If you would like more information contact Gene or Marlene Tschida, or visit the websites: www.ditholosafaris.com or www.krugerpark.co.za/

A Community Farewell to Pastor Nate and Family

Brady and Justin Host say goodbye to their friends Bereket and Eshetu Loer.

Above: After Pastor Nates last service at the Zion Lutheran Church, church members enjoyed sandwiches and desserts while watching a slideshow of pictures from the Loer familys time in Browerville. Below: Freezes were handed out after the meal.

Farewell Pastor Nate and Family, you will be missed!

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The Todd County Fair: A Walk Down Memory Lane

riage teams, mules, cattle, oxen, sheep, swine, poultry, farming implements, dairy, household articles, domestic manufactures, fine arts, flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Early documents of the first Todd County fair state The first day of the fair was cold and cloudy, but the sun came out in the afternoon. Farmers came from all over the county, bringing in potatoes, cabbage, corn, and livestock. The opera house served as a floral [exhibit] hall where fine arts, needlework, vegetables, fruit, and grain were displayed. Another document recorded The organizers were disappointed with the lack of grain displays, just one oat, one wheat, and three corn displays were presented. They hoped for more wheat displays, since 1883 was a bumper year for wheat. The exhibit of the livestock was also light. One of the documented highlights of the first fair was an address by Mrs. Van Cleve of St. Paul (originally of Long Prairie), who talked about early history of Todd County and Long Prairie entitled Our Girls. There was also a reunion of Civil War veterans at the first fair. Despite farmers initial worry, the first fair was a financial success and all expenses were paid. The success of the first fair got the ball rolling and there has been a Todd County Fair ever since, even through two world wars, droughts, and the depression. In 1885, Todd County successfully held its third annual county fair on September 29th and 30th. A featured event of the fair was a baby contest, in which babies were judged for looks and health. Entertainment was provided by the Long Prairie Cornet Brass Band. In 1915, an Agricultural building was constructed. The fair was a growing proposition in 1915, and the ag building was constructed to meet a need for more space. The structure was built in August for a cost of $1,500. The building was used to display township and farmers club exhibits, floral exhibits, and farm produce. It also served as a dormitory for 4-H exhibitors. The Womens building, which had originally been a roller-skating rink, was moved to the fairgrounds at about this time as well. A poultry building was constructed in time for the 1915 fair, which featured an aeroplane that made daily flights Continued on page 16

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The grandstand on the Todd County Fairgrounds is one of the oldest buildings on the grounds. The grandstand was first built sometime before 1912, but exact records were lost in a fire in the 1930s. Over the past century the grandstand has undergone many renovations and additions to fit larger crowds. By Tarissa Host Several meetings were held in Take a walk down memory lane. the summer of 1883 to organize the This time we go back to 1883. We fair. Planning for the fair began in walk the streets of Long Prairie to July 1883 with a meeting. At the see horses pulling buggies full of first meeting, M. Rodman was women in summer dresses, coat elected chair and J.H. Sheets was and trousers clad men, and chil- elected secretary and John Wait, dren in breeches and pinafores. W. Gutches, and Wm E. Lee formed They are all off to the first Todd a fair committee. County Fair. An organizational meeting of They get out of their buggy at the Todd County Agricultural the Powell Opera House, where Society was held in August 1883. they will see exhibits from around Officers were elected as follows: the county. Men visit with friends John Wait, president; M. Rodman, and discuss things such as the vice president, J.I. Bell, secretary; weather and crop outlook. Women and Wm E. Lee, treasurer. head off to the Womens building to Directors included: J.F. Locke, A.H. admire needlework and fine arts Hendrickson, Wm Powell, A presented by women from around Murphy, Tom Ward, and P.W. the county. Children run around Fuller. A special finance committee the make-shift livestock pens play- of R. Handy, S.C. Lee, G.N. ing with the animals. Bressler, and I. Reichert was The first Todd County Fair was formed. held September 26 and 27 of 1883. There was some skepticism at The organizers of the very first first about the project and the Todd County Fair back in 1883 newspaper reported that many hoped the event would enjoy a long farmers did not join the newly run, but it is doubtful many of formed Todd County Agricultural them thought the fair would be Society for fear of being stuck with rolling around 129 years later. the fairs expense. Back in 1883, the Todd County Despite their fears, the first Argus newspaper was a big con- Todd County Fair was held in tributor to the fair. The editor September of 1883 at the Powell wrote (in regards to the first Opera House in Long Prairie. At fair):Let Sept. 26-27, 1883 be the the time sheds and stalls were built beginning of a long series of annu- for the livestock next to the opera al gatherings [at the Todd County house with donated lumber. The Fair] of the farmers, mechanics, fair moved to the present fairbusinessmen, and all true citizens grounds in 1884. of Todd County, which will aid in The first fair revolved around making them a united and pros- the farming community, featuring perous community. stallions, brood mares, colts, car-

By Rin Porter The renovation of the Todd County Historic Courthouse in Long Prairie, completed in June 2012, includes a new heating and cooling system, making use of the latest energy-efficient technology. The Historic Courthouse joins several other public buildings in Central Minnesota including the Wilkin County Courthouse and Onamia Public Schools using geothermal energy systems to heat and cool their buildings. The contract for the geothermal system was awarded to K. Johnson Construction of Sauk Rapids for $108,500. Ground-source heat pumps provide whole-building heating and cooling using the earths heat, hence the name geo-thermal. The earths temperature near the surface is 58 degrees year round. More than two dozen geothermal heat-exchanger wells were sunk under the Historic Courthouse parking lot by KJohnson Construction at the beginning of the renovation project during the summer of 2011. Four heating and cooling loops composed of 15,500 feet of geothermal piping were installed in the ground connecting the wells. The loops are filled with an environmentally safe antifreeze solution which transfers heat or cold fluid through the system, and run into and out of the building, bringing heat in winter and cooling in summer. (See kjohnsonconst.com/projectsgallery/alternative-energy/) Twenty-seven heat pumps are installed in the ceilings of the first and second levels of the Historic Courthouse. They transfer heat or cooling from the antifreeze solution to the air, and an air handling system circulates the heated or cooled air throughout the building. There is no need for a furnace or for an air conditioning system. A Metasys computerized building management system (BMS) designed by Johnson Controls allows county custodial staff to operate the Historic Courthouse heating and cooling system, as well as the systems of three other related county buildings, from one computer station. Staff can change temperature settings, change the mix of warm and cool air circulating in the building, and monitor motor speeds. The new equipment in the HVAC system includes six new energy-effi- Continued on page 16

Energy Efficient Heating and Cooling Systems will keep operating expenses low in Historic Courthouse

More than two dozen geothermal heat-exchanger wells were sunk under the Historic Courthouse parking lot.

WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

Wed. July 11 Partly Cloudy 84/63 Thur. July 12 Mostly Sunny 85/65 Fri. July 13 Isolated T-Storms 85/68 Sat. July 14 Partly Cloudy 84/66 Sun. July 15 Partly Cloudy 85/66 Mon. July 16 T-Storms 84/66

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during the four day fair. In 1921 more additions were added to the fairgrounds. A newspaper article dating 1921 read: The monster crowds of people who have been attending the fair during the past few years has made the adding of additional grandstands necessary...while the race track, over which some of the fastest horses in the northwest will compete for generous purses this year, has also been widened and brought nearer to standard. That same year, two hog barns were constructed east of the cattle barns. A new cattle barn was also constructed to house Guernseys at the succeeding fairs, adding to the two other cattle barns. 1921 also saw an addition to the horse barn and fifteen more rows of seating to the grandstand, while the race track was widened, and electricity to the entire grounds was rewired by Sergeant Bros Electrical Company. The heyday years of the fair were the 1930s and 1940s when attendance frequently topped the 10,000 mark. In 1930, many of the early fair records were lost in a fire so little is know of the many events prior to that time. 4-H clubs had a building of their own by 1930. The James Hart and Sons building was used for this purpose. Originally it was Harts Store in Browerville. It was moved to the fairgrounds and used for Harts commercial exhibit. In 1941 the building became the beer hall. The 50th anniversary of the fair was celebrated in 1932 with a special historical pageant, in which more than one hundred people took part. This pageant loosely resembled the Fashion Revue put on by the 4-H clubs. A large parade was held, including some of those who took part in the first fair, and a huge fireworks display was featured. In 1977 the stockholders of the Todd County Agricultural Society, a non-profit corporation which governed the Todd County fair, approved the resolution to sell the fairgrounds and its buildings to Todd County. In return, Todd County agreed to finance the building of a new 4-H Livestock Exhibit and Show Building (which is still used today). In 1978, a new arena was constructed in the 4-H Livestock Exhibit Building, while toilet facilities and office space was renovated to what it is today. All the electric poles were removed and the electric system was placed underground to make space for a midway. The former beer hall was moved to the FFA building so the space could be used for commercial exhibits. To make space for the Midway of Fun, which was one of the largest carnivals traveling the state at that time, the old school building was demolished and removed. Ray Cowdery, a retired carpenter who was interested in the buildings history, offered to tear it down and remove it. In 1985 the Womens exhibit building was also torn down. A new Womens building was built in 1983, which now is an exhibit area for Open Class exhibits and vendors. In 1992 the Agricultural building, constructed in 1915, was torn down. This building served as an exhibit hall for over seventy-six years. Oscar Henry of Browerville and his crew were paid $800 to take down the building. A lot has changed over the years at the Todd County Fair. While the original grandstand, 4-H Livestock Exhibit Building, and Animal Barns still stand, the past couple years have seen other changes. This July, Todd County will be celebrating its 129th year! The fair will feature many events for all ages. On Wednesday, July 25th the annual 4-H dog show will kick off the fair. Thursday, July 26th will include a 4-H rabbit show, dairy goat show, Youth Farmland, Fashion Revue, and the poultry show, Day Care Days in the Entertainment Pavilion, Evolution of Transportation by the Todd County Historical Society, Magel Carnival Midway, a craft program at the Great River Regional Library, and Brad Boice who is an Elvis impersonator. On Friday, July 27, the day will begin with the 4-H dairy show. There will also be the Todd County Outstanding Senior Citizen in the Entertainment Pavilion, The Pages of Music Musical Journey, a presentation of the History of Ox Carts and Trails by Eldon Morey, KEYL Live at the Fair, Jeremiah Korfe and Paige Duke, Deal or No Deal, and a demolition derby. Saturday, July 28th will kick off with the 1st Annual Rib Cook Off. The day will also feature the open class dairy show, tractor pulls, Ms. Jazee Clown/Balloonologist, butter making, a talent contest, free Texas Holdem, open class beef and

Browerville Days Champions

Above: Browerville Days kickball champions, Sunday Funday. Left: Browerville Days softball champions, Twardowski Excavating.

Heritage Days Pedal Pull Winners

Fifty kids did the Pedal Tractor Pull at Browerville Days on Saturday, June 24, 2012. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd can go on to the state pull in Hutchinson, Minnesota on September 8, 2012, if they completed forms. Our Dr. Pepper Helper was Kalab sheep Show, a blacksmith demonstration, sweet corn feed, truck pulls, Deal or No Deal, and a youth barn dance. To conclude the 129th Todd County Fair, Sunday, July 29th, will include the open class ARBA rabbit show, open class goat show, and an Interdenominational Church Service - Red Letter Band, Crafts and Story Time at GRRL, square dancing, Century Farm recognition, Todd County Farm Family of the Year, Skilly & Duff, Smear Tournament 7 pt., 4-H Premier Showmanship and Parade of Champions, and a demolition derby Middleton; for helping he recieved a C.T. Pedal Cap. Thanks Kalab. The American Dairy Association also had cheese sticks for each kid. Thanks. - Mike Aksamit. Pedal Pull Results as followed: Age 3: 1st- Sam Asmus, Long Prairie, with a pull of 88 2nd- Claire Tschida, Little Falls, with a pull of 20 2nd- Connor Racine, Afton, with a pull of 20 3rd-Aiden Hatchard, Browerville, 19 Age 4: 1st- Abby Brichacek, Browerville, with a pull of 410 2nd- Isaac Tolifson, Browerville, with a pull of 46 3rd- Jayden Schultz, Browerville, with a pull of 35 Age 5: 1st- Dylan Yamens, Little Falls, with a pull of 298 2nd- Naomi Dalton, Long Prairie, with a pull of 252 3rd Mason Bruder, Long Prairie, with a pull of 250 Age 6: 1st- Justin Robey, Hudsen, WI, with a pull of 248 2nd- Wesley Parker, Browerville, with a pull of 192 3rd- Rhianna Buhl, Browerville, with a pull of 94 Age 7: 1st- Ashton Rosenow, Long Prairie, with a pull of 155 2nd- Shelby Hatchard, Browerville, with a pull of 125 3rd- Brandon Tolifson, Browerville, with a pull of 111 Age 8: 1st- Anna Norton, Clarissa, with a pull of 215 2nd- Austin Bollin-Lehner, Eagle Bend, with a pull of 171 3rd- Anna Nedoroscik, Browerville, with a pull of 170 Age 9: 1st- Amber Robey, Hudson, WI, with a pull of 101 2nd- Emma Trees, Nisswa, with a pull of 511 Age 10: Jack Nedoroscik, Browerville, with a pull of 1111 2nd- Devin Smieja, Browerville, with a pull of 93 Age 11: 1st- Ben Bartczak, Cushing, with a pull of 215 2nd- Kaela Wrobel, Little Falls.

Energy Efficient Heating and Cooling Systems, continued

cient motors equipped with variable frequency drives, or VFDs. The VFDs allow the motors to run at a range of speeds, not just on or off. This feature saves thousands of kilowatts of electricity over a years time. In addition to the geothermal system, the Historic Courthouse now has historically accurate, energy-efficient windows paid for by a grant from the Minnesota Historical Society. The construction managers for the Historic Courthouse renovation were Contegrity Group, Inc., of Little Falls. Earl Fuechtmann of Contegrity supervised the renovation. In a letter dated July 3, 2012, congratulating Todd County Commissioners on the completion of the renovation, Fuechtmann wrote that the firm felt pleasure and pride that we were chosen to help with the massive project. Collaborative Design Group, Inc., were architects for the project. The renovation of all levels of the Historic Courthouse, originally built in 1883, cost about $4.3 million. Most of the cost was covered by bonds sold by Todd County, following a 2010 voter referendum that approved renovating the Courthouse and selling bonds to pay for the work. Many county offices are now located in the Historic Courthouse, which reopened on July 3, 2012 after being closed since 2006.

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Photos by Paige Callahan and Kristy Johnson

Tiger baseball earns third place at State

By Coach Middendorf Browerville 4 Blackduck 0 The Tigers scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning and Reid Pearson threw a complete game shut out to earn the Tigers the third place trophy at the State tourney Friday night in Chaska. Pearson drove in Austin Host with an RBI double on the third pitch of the game to give the Tigers the early lead. Pearson then scampered home on an error by the shortstop to make the score 2-0. Pearson was just as effective on the mound as he was at the plate. The junior right hander struck out two batters and only allowed one walk as he earned his fourth win of the season in a memorable performance. Pearson scattered eight hits over the course of the game as the Browerville defense made great defensive plays behind him. Pearson retired five of the seven leadoff hitters and induced the Drakes into ten ground ball outs. Heid finished with two hits while Host finished a perfect three for three with one run scored. Laq Qui Parle Valley 4 Browerville 1 The Eagles took advantage of four walks, three hit batsmen, and two errors to beat the Tigers 4-1 in the State semi-finals Friday afternoon in Chaska. LQPV scored three runs in the top of the 3rd inning and added another run in the top of the 7th inning. Browerville scored its lone run in the bottom of the fourth inning when Brad Dreher led off with a single and was driven in on a Kyle Petermeier RBI double to right center field. The Tigers had their chances to tie the game in the 5th, 6th, and 7th innings as they put the leadoff hitter on in each of those frames but unfortunately they could never get the big hit to fall. Mitch Heid suffered the loss on the mound throwing all seven innings. Heid struck out seven, walked four, allowed five hits, and hit three batters. Austin Host and Petermeier each finished with two hits for the Tigers while Heid and Chris Buhl each added singles in the loss. Browerville 1 Kenyon-Wanimingo 0 Browerville used a dominating performance from the arm of Austin Host to edge the Knights 1-0 in the opening round of the State tourney Thursday afternoon in Chaska. With the lightning blasting, rain falling, bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the 7th inning, Host struck out Kenyons #3 hitter on a curve ball to secure the victory for the Tigers. Host struck out six hitters over the course of the game and only allowed four hits to earn his 10th win of the season. The orange and black scored their only run in the top of the first inning. Host led off the tourney with a single and moved to second on a passed ball. Reid Pearson then ripped a single to right to advance Host to third. Mitch Heid then knocked a single up the middle three pitches later to plate Host and give the Tigers the only run that they would need. Host retired five of the seven leadoff hitters as the Browerville defense played flawlessly. Kenyon-Wanimingo tried to rally in the bottom of the 7th innings. The Knights put the first two runners on base to start the bottom of the seventh but a botched sacrifice bunt attempt stalled the inning. After a walk and pop up, Host struck out the #2 hitter but the ball slipped out of Tiger catcher Trenton Wollenburgs glove and skidded to the backstop which allowed the runner to reach first base. Host and Wollenburg regained focus and struck out the next hitter on four pitches to end the game and start the celebration. The Tigers finished with a school record 24 wins and 4 losses and ended Prairie Conference play with a record of 12-2. The Tigers graduated two seniors including pitcher/shortstop Austin Host and four-year starting catcher Trenton Wollenburg. Host, Wollenburg, Trent Johnson, Mitch Heid, and Brad Dreher were all selected to the All-Conference team. Kyle Petermeier and Reid Pearson were each named Honorable Mention All-Conference. Austin Host was selected to participate in the Lions All-Star game this weekend in Chaska. Host will play with the North team and is one of 80 players selected in the State to participate in the three day event showcasing the best senior talent in the State for all three classes. He is the second player in school history to receive this award dating back to 2009 when Scott Lieser was selected to participate. Austin was also selected as member of the AllTournament team and was honored at Target Field Monday after the championship game.

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Mad Science of Iowa is coming to the Heron Lake Library as the final event of the 2012 summer program Dream Big: READ. Children and families are invited to attend on Thursday, July 26 at 4:00 PM. Mad Science is in their ninth year of operation. Their

Filings for office open The World Harmony Run blazed

The general election sis scheduled for Tuesday, November 6, 2012. At that election, many local offices will be filled, in addition to the Presidency and state offices. Now is the time to file for the local positions and be a part of the community process. In city elections, generally two council members and the mayor are up for election. Presently holding the seats that will be up for election in November are: City of Brewster: Mayor Randy Schmitz and two Council members(4 year terms) City of Heron Lake: Mayor Dan Shumway (two year term) and Council members Glenn Kuhnau and John Hay (four year terms) City of Okabena: Mayor Les Ruthenbeck and Council members Lance Haberman and Shelley Glaser (four year terms) City of Round Lake: Mayor Keith Stubbe and Council members Doug Knuth and Dennis Bucholz (four year terms). Stubbe is not filing for re-election to the mayoral seat, as he is running for a Nobles County Commissioner seat. School Board members will also be elected for terms of four years each. Positions will be elected at each of the area school districts, Brewster, Round Lake and Southwest Star Concept. To become a candidate, a small filing fee must be paid and an affidavit of candidacy must be filed. Affidavits of candidacy for these offices may be filed with the City Clerk at local City Halls between Tuesday, July 31 through Tuesday, August 14, during regular office hours. For school board elections, file at the respective school district office. In addition, the commissioners seats in area counties have been redrawn, causing the need for many elections on the county level. Be part of your communities by serving in an elected position. Filings will open Tuesday and remain open until August 14.

through Southwest Minnesota

By SadieVolk Tri County News staff writer When you are serving for a positive cause, you receive even more positive feedback than what you give out, stated Salil Wilson. Wilson from Australia, along with David Morrison from Florida, Natabara Rollosson from New York, and Tim Cranfield from New Zealand, ran from Wilder to Windom, Minnesota on their way to St. Paul Minnesota, in order to promote international friendship and understanding through the World Harmony Run. The trip through Southwest Minnesota was only a small section of their long and amazing journey. The United States run began in New York, traveling down South to Raleigh, North Carolina, going to San Diego, California, up to Seattle, Washington, then traveling East, back to New York, with many stops along the way. The run also takes place in 99 other countries, including: Australia, Kenya, France, Norway, and Switzerland. The World Harmony Run was founded by Sri Chinmoy in 1987, in hopes of making world peace a reality. But, why a worldwide run? By running with the lighted torch through

show features kid volunteers and will connect each of the wonderful experiments chosen to the phrases: Reach for the Sky, Nighttime, or Dream Big! Some of the activities you will see include: Expensive dream stopper, Visible

Runners took turns carrying the torch along Highway 60 as they made their way to Windom. countless towns, cities, states, countries, and even continents, the runners are able to meet and interact with people from all different walks of life, and share their amazing message of peace and interesting stories to numerous people, even from Southwest Minnesota. Different groups have been running simultaneously throughout the United States and other countries as well, in order to achieve the expansive run. The group stayed at Shalom Hill Farm the night before, and they began their run in Wilder at 11:20, arriving in Windom at 12:00 for a ceremony at the Windom City Hall. Wilson started the run with a two mile stretch, continued by Rollosson, then by Cranfield.

dream from a brain, Alien voices, Everybody needs a hand and MUCH MORE! Please call the library for more information 793-2641.

Kirby Kruse, the mayor of Windom, joined the runners for a jog down a few streets in Windom, and the runners sang the World Harmony Run Theme Song once arriving at the City Hall. Several towns have created rallies and participated in the run with the World Harmony Runners. Wilson mentioned one instance when they were in the southern states. One woman who was sitting on her porch asked us what we were doing. I said 'We are running for peace.' She replied with 'Well, you better run around this town a few times.' The runners had countless stories about previous runs, like getting lost in the Gobi Desert or being invited in to different homes for snacks as a part of the southern hospitality. Each of the men that ran this stretch had a kindness in their eyes and heart, and they shared it with all of the people they encountered, which was heartwarming to witness. They all have different reasons for being a part of the World Harmony Run, but each of them share the desire of interacting with people and caring about them. Rollosson commented about the unity created within

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Summer reading program

Round Lake-Brewster Community Education sponsored a summer reading program for the students in the area. Last Wednesday, the program came to an end with a variety of activities in the park. For more photos and a recap of the years activities, please see page three.

Head Start
Have you heard about Head Start? Head Start is a wonderful program that can help your child prepare for kindergarten and it is provided at absolutely no cost for lower-income children, ages 3 to 5! Your child will gain math, science, language, reading, and creative arts skills along with

improving social skills and so much more. We offer home-based and center-based Head Start After reaching Windom, a short ceremony was held with Windoms Mayor Kirby Kruse. The four runners posed with a banner signifying their run.

options in Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood, Cottonwood, and Jackson counties. For more information

about our Head Start program, or to sign up your child for the upcoming school year, call Western Community Action at 800658-2448 or 507-537-1416.

Second Annual Kids Day Brewster Fun Days at the Jackson County Fair

around the corner

Summer isn't complete without town celebrations! Brewster Fun Days are coming up this weekend, from Friday, July 20, to Sunday, July 22. The kick-off event on Friday will begin at 5, which will be the Kiddee Pedal Pull, accompanied by pizza served by the RLB sophomores. Little Mr. and Miss Brewster drawings along with a teen dance will follow the pedal pull. Saturday will be a busy day full of excitement; there will be many tournaments and activities at the park, leading up to the main parade at 1. There will be entertainment following the parade. The Brewster Street Dance will begin at 9 p.m. with Judd Hoos, and will continue until 1 a.m. An all-school reunion has also been planned for Saturday. The coffee fellowship will begin at 8 a.m. followed by a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the American Legion Hall. The events for Sunday include the medallion hunt, which begins at sunrise, and also the fireman's annual Pancake Breakfast, which will begin at 8:30 at the American Legion Hall. Stop by and join the fun for an exciting weekend at The Brewster Fun Days!

By SadieVolk Tri County News staff writer Nothing is better than a day at the fair, especially if its free. The Jackson County Fair Board and the Jackson County 4-H is hoping to draw the attention of the youngters of the community to the fair in order to educate, entertain, and interest them. The county fairs have always been a staple item in these rural communties. The highlight of the year was getting ready to participate and enjoy the sights and sounds of

Pool
The Southwest Star Concept swim pool will be closed on Thursday, July 19.

the county fairs within the area. The Jackson County Fair Board and the Jackson County 4-H joined together in hopes of giving todays youth the opportunity to see the Jackson

County Fair as a highlight in their young years, and hopefully keep them coming for years to come. During the free day at the fair, kids are divided up into groups, then led by a commu-

nity volunteer to different stations, such as the Prairie Ecology Bus, a cow milking station, Lego Robots, Pork industry and the fair village. By setting up these stations, the Jackson County Fair Board and the 4-H hope to teach kids about local agriculture, healthy living choices, and local heritage. There will be bussing throughout the day provided by the Jackson Lions. The meal for that day will be provided by Pork Chop Open committee for all of the attendees.

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