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- The Marcus Welby of law, by Lance Heisler | Lampe Law Group
July 31, 2010 | 7:45 pmGrowing up in North Dakota during the 50s and 60s, I was privileged to experience something that's all too rare now - the old-fashioned family doctor. "Doc" delivered babies, set broken bones, treated pneumonia, and helped Grandpa with his newfangled hearing aid. Doc knew the community, the families, and the individuals whose basic medical needs he treated from birth through the end of life. Some of you who grew up in that time, and perhaps in smaller communities, may remember a Doc of your own. . . . → Read More: The Marcus Welby of law, by Lance Heisler | Lampe Law Group
- Kitty Mania at the Prairie’s Edge Humane Society, by Sandy Vesledahl
July 28, 2010 | 10:51 pm
Let’s talk about cats, cats and more cats! Why?? Because Prairie’s Edge Humane Society is full of cats and we have many more arriving daily. As of today, there are 44 cats on the adoption floor with more awaiting their surgeries so they are ready for adoption. There are cats in every corner of the shelter who need homes! We are in desperate need of homes for these cats. We cannot emphasize this enough. So we are having a cat sale and we are calling it Kitty Mania ! Kitty Mania is this weekend, beginning Thursday, July . . . → Read More: Kitty Mania at the Prairie’s Edge Humane Society, by Sandy Vesledahl
- On Watermelons and Widgets, by Tom Swift
July 12, 2010 | 11:50 am
The free market does many things well, but we know it does not do everything. Even market fundamentalists concede that the public must build roads, put out fires, police streets, and provide national defense. Most people, at least those to the left of the Tea Party edge of political spectrum, accept that the government must also be involved in education, disaster relief, and health care. That is, certain services must be rendered — necessary services, universal services — whether or not those services are financially profitable. If your house is on fire, you do not have time to . . . → Read More: On Watermelons and Widgets, by Tom Swift
- Vintage Band Festival Contra Dance, by Dan Bergeson
July 12, 2010 | 10:56 am
Okay, so most of the news about the Vintage Band Festival so far has been about the bands. But there’s a number of other events during the weekend. Like the VBF Contra Dance, for instance. The Vintage Band Festival Contra Dance will feature music by The Dodworth Saxhorn Band of Ann Arbor, Michigan and will be led by dance instructor/caller Robin Nelson. Dancing will begin at 8:30 p.m. with a “Grand March” led by 60 costumed members of the 1st Wisconsin Infantry Brigade, followed by a variety of period dances including polkas, contra dances, schottisches, reels and waltzes. . . . → Read More: Vintage Band Festival Contra Dance, by Dan Bergeson
- The Animal-Cruelty Syndrome, by Tom Swift
June 27, 2010 | 8:00 am
Even before I read the first word of this article I had a visceral reaction to it. The accompanying photographs — my eyes tend to skip over photographs in magazines — affected me in a manner that is difficult to articulate. I knew, immediately I knew, I was not going to like what I was about to read. In fact, for that reason I put the piece aside. Not now, I thought. Maybe tomorrow, I said to myself. But, then, I couldn’t not read it, either. If you have not done so already, I hope you will read . . . → Read More: The Animal-Cruelty Syndrome, by Tom Swift
- Puppies! Puppies! Puppies! by Kathy Jasnoch
June 27, 2010 | 7:54 am
June may be Adopt A Cat month here at Prairie’s Edge Humane Society and we have lots of wonderful cats, but we also have PUPPIES! We have a male Newfoundland mix named Chong who is 6 months old, he was a stray so we don’t know a lot about him. He loves to play! We also have three Australian Cattle Dog mixes who are two months old. Marcia, Bobby and Cindy were born at the shelter and spent some time in one of our fabulous foster homes. They are now back at the shelter and ready to find . . . → Read More: Puppies! Puppies! Puppies! by Kathy Jasnoch
- Relay for Life of Rice County, August 6th, Rice County Fairgrounds. By Sandy Vesledahl
June 23, 2010 | 9:35 pm
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay for Life, teams of people camp out at local parks or fairgrounds and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events. Relay for Life of Rice . . . → Read More: Relay for Life of Rice County, August 6th, Rice County Fairgrounds. By Sandy Vesledahl
- Critter Cam live from Prairie’s Edge Humane Society, by Sandy Vesledahl
June 16, 2010 | 9:04 amNow Showing! Live Kittens playing! You can now watch our adoptable animals at Prairie’s Edge Humane Society (PEHS) live 24/7 on the new Critter Cam installed in conjunction with KYMN Radio. Thanks to the fine folks at KYMN radio we now have a live feed of our adoptable animals showing on our website and KYMN’s website, Tim and Jeff are AWESOME! Currently the Critter Cam is featuring kittens available for adoption. Watch them play, sleep, eat, and everything else they do 24 hours a day 7 days a week! It’s better than anything you can see on TV! . . . → Read More: Critter Cam live from Prairie’s Edge Humane Society, by Sandy Vesledahl
- Save the Northfield Depot: fundraising help needed. By Lynn Vincent
June 11, 2010 | 11:34 am
A BIG Thanks to all of you who came to last Monday’s Volunteer Organization Meeting, and to those who contacted us saying you wanted to help but could not make the meeting. We have pretty full support for Communications and Design and Build sub-committees, and we got a web graphic designer to help with the site. Alice Thomas is facilitating the Communications group, and Steve Edwins is facilitating the Design and Build group. What we are missing and really need are Fund Raising people. We have two grant writiers, but we need folks who are committed to the . . . → Read More: Save the Northfield Depot: fundraising help needed. By Lynn Vincent
- Photo albums: 2010 Prairie’s Edge Humane Society Walk for the Animals, by Bridgette Hallcock Photography
June 11, 2010 | 8:09 am
Thank you to all of those who came to Alexander Park on a beautiful Saturday morning in May to help support Prairie’s Edge Humane Society! I have placed all of the fun photographs on my Bridgette Hallcock Photography Facebook page so that everyone can see how much fun we had! See the two 2010 Walk for the Animals albums here and here. If you would like a print, please contact me, as the proceeds will benefit the animals at PEHS.
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Who to thank for this year’s 4th of July Hometown Celebration?
By Griff Wigley, on July 6, 2008, 9:15 pm
  
I asked Dan Freeman, this year’s chair of Northfield’s 4th of July Hometown Celebration, who should be thanked for helping to make it happen. Dan wrote:
Hey Griff, here are the names of people who chaired various events for the 4th:
I think that’s about it but there were many other people who stepped in to help. Obviously, all the sponsors are the reason we even have a 4th of July Celebration in this town. Finally, thanks to you for recording in pictures this wonderful day in Northfield’s history.
The photos above (center, right) are from the back page, 12A, of the July 2 Northfield News, listing those businesses, organzations, and individuals who provided sponsorship dollars this year.
Of course, Dan Freeman had something to do with all this. Thanks, Danny.
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but I’d have a hard time during the sabbatical not paying attention to see if that was actually the case. I think the more places in Northfield...
I know I am not the only one who is so grateful for the time and effort and other resources Dan, and all the other people give so cheerfully for this event. Many people who stayed in town were well rewarded. This is a very pretty place and hard to find a reason to venture out very far for the holidays.
With my dh doing all of his computer consulting and programming work from home now, we have the choice to move elsewhere, but have dragged our feet on even looking, that I think we might just stay awhile.
In the past I have done some volunteer work, but have fallen off the call list apparently, as I had a bad year or two health wise. But, I am back and will accept phone and mail type work, nothing too physical, for the future.
Just let me know who to call, or contact me at bright@beautywood.com
…put ‘volunteer’ in the subject line so I don’t delete.
Sometimes out of struggle come triumphs we never dreamt of until the cold steel of failure stares into our eyes. When faced with the fact that with literally only days to go we had only raised about one third of what we needed, sleep was hard to come by. With the risng of the sun each day however, came the faith that if each day we could do just a little we would perservere.
The first of many heartening stories came when I retuned home late one night and listened to my messages. “Hi Dan, this is Vicki calling from Present Perfect. I just thought you’d like to know that today three young boys came into the store with some money they’d raised from selling lemonade. The said they wanted it to go toward helping pay for the fireworks.” How can you even think about letting those boys down.
The next day I got a check in the mail from a dear friend of mine who lives in rural Northfield. The check was for fifteen dollars. Her accompaning note said, ” I know it’s not much but I hope this helps if only a little bit.” How can one even dare to think of letting her and her family down. Then the flood gates opened and with the help of the Northfield News article and Dr. Griff’s blogging money and encouragement came rolling in.
As of tonight I’m still not sure if we’ve made it. I know we’re close but I won’t be sure for a few more weeks. There are about ten more entities who haven’t quite made up their mind either how much or even if they are going to give. In the meantime we will be selling hot dogs and brats and Pepsi products down at Econfoods this coming Friday and Saturday to raise money for the 4th. If we have made it then this money will go toward next years celebration. If we haven’t then it will bring us closer to our target.
As always, I am overwhelmed by the undying generosity of the people of this town. I think we need to hold this celebration during these times more than ever. Simply because we need to have some place to go to look our neighbors in the eye and just be glad we can get together. Life goes by pretty fast these days and if we aren’t careful we’ll miss alot of it. If we can take the time to come down town every now and then and simply say “Hi” to our neighbors and sit and listen a while as our friends and neighbors entertain us, maybe we can realize how fortunate we are. Fortunate to live in a town where people care so deeply about their neighbors, where on a daily basis people are doing good works for one another and where generosity of wealth and spirit are a part of our daily lives.
This generosity never fails to inspire me, to move me and to make me grateful to live in this place called Northfield. Thanks to all who helped and thanks to all who came and enjoyed themselves. We’ll see you again next year.
Dan,
You are one of Northfield’s finest and I surely enjoyed meeting you and the trip we shared together from the airport.
I am so happy things turned out well for the 4th and I just wanted to thank you for the kindness you shared with me when I was there.
Charlene
It was fun to hear local talent on the 4th and we thoroughly enjoyed Madelyn Hartke and the band even though we’re older and didn’t know many of the numbers they performed. I understand there are numberous “garage bands” in N’field – let’s hear more from them. I was disappointed there was no reading of the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, etc. All in all, however, it was a lovely 4th. What fun to watch those fellows playing 1776 baseball! Northfield is such a lovely town, too bad so many unlovely words and attitudes seem to prevail at the City Council level. Maybe we all need to take a deep breath and count to ten before we speak, and temper our words with some “loveliness”.