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Volume 9 • Issue 11
FEBRUARY, 2012
Mark Your Calendar
Meetings at City Hall
• City Council - City Council regular
meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th
Mondays of the month, except on holidays. Next Public Hearing will be
Monday, March 12 and 26 at 7:00 p.m.
at City Hall. City Council Work
Session March 26 at 6:00 p.m.
• Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board meets 2nd Tuesday of the
month. The next meeting will be
March 13.
• Planning Commission meets the
3rd Thursday - 7p.m. The next regular
meeting will be March 15.
• Dundas Baseball Association
meets on the 2nd Monday of the month
at 5:30p.m. at L&M Bar and Grill.
Contact person is Bill Nelson 6456567.
• Dundas Historical Society will
begin meeting bimonthly. Next meetings March 14 and 28 at 6:00 p.m. at
City Hall for the event planning of
Celebrate Dundas. Contact person:
Michelle Millenacker at 612-7036648.
• Questions or concerns about City
water and sewer service? Call: MThurs. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. City Hall
645-2852. Water and sewer main
emergencies after City Hall hours:
Duane Meliza 507-645-8062.
CITY HALL HOURS:
Monday 8a.m.-6p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday 8a.m.-5p.m.;
Friday Closed
ADVERTISING & EDITORIAL
DEADLINE FOR THE
DUNDAS MESSENGER
IS MARCH 21.
Coming...
June 29-30, 2012
WINTER PARKING BAN
October 31 – April 15
City Code §701.06(2)
It shall be unlawful to park motor vehicles,
equipment, or structures on a street or alley in
the Dundas City limits between the hours of
2:00 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. from October 31 to
April 15 of the following year, those date
inclusive. Daily permits for unusual circumstances may be granted as determined by the
Dundas Police Department.
Coming to Dundas at 200 Schilling Drive, Suite 200
Owner, Terry Gutowski, decided to
expand his ‘dough to go’ operations and
start a store in Dundas. The new store will
include a huge inventory of frozen dough
items, including over 50 Flavors of cookie
dough, holiday cut out cookies for EVERY
occasion, 40+ types of frozen bread and bun
doughs, turnovers and puff pastries, natural
fruit pies, pot pies, calzones, pasties, and
frozen pizza dough. For those cake decorators and bakers from scratch the store will
offer a full line of cake decorating supplies,
Council Passes
Ordinance 2012-02
Amending §101.02
Fees and Charges
Dundas City Council periodically reviews
fees and charges by the City and hold a public hearing.
The public hearing was held on Monday,
February 27th, and the Council approved
the following changes to fees and charges:
o Increasing residential water and sewer
base rates by $1.00 each per month. This
increase was discussed and approved at the
enterprise fund work sessions.
o A charge for unscheduled meter reading
has been added.
o ATV and golf cart permit fees have been
increased to more closely reflect the costs.
o Gambling Permit changed to Gambling
Investigation and reduced in accordance
with state law.
o Sign permit fees increased to more
closely reflect the costs.
o Fees added for the permitted types of
liquor licenses added by Ordinance 201102.
o Increasing off-sale liquor licenses by
$100 to allow for the state mandated training discount.
The Administrator/Clerk/Zoning Official
fee increased to match the current hourly
loaded cost
(see page 5 for Ordinance 2012-02 and
list of current fee schedule)
baking ingredients & over 100 bulk spices.
Gooter’s buys most of their products locally, will have an Amish dry food, candy and
snacks selection along with featuring one of
Minnesota’s largest Gluten Free selections.
Gooter’s will also be carrying a proven
gourmet “take N bake pizza” concept,
named to take into consideration the rich
history of the Dundas community. As part
of their commitment to being active in the
community and appreciative to Dundas history, they have named several pizza pies
after some of the famous names and
founders of Dundas: “The Artchibald” and
“The O’Henry”. The Artichibald is a gour-
met pizza with Artichoke hearts as one of
our core ingredients and recognizes the history behind the Archibald Mill and George
Archibald, a key figure in the growth and
history of the City of Dundas, as was Henry
Dundas, “The O’Henry”. Pizza lunch specials will be available daily in addition to a
variety of take N bake pizza options.
Hard Scoop Ice Cream can be enjoyed
daily in 12 delicious flavors.
Gooter’s take pride in giving back to the
community and hope to do so with their new
store opening. The
new store will open
March 28, 2012 located next to
Subway
and
Menards just off
Hwy 3 at 200
Schilling Drive in
Dundas.
Successful Annual Skating Party
For the third year the City-wide annual
skating party was a success on Saturday,
February 11th. While the weather was
very cold, especially for this year, skaters
young and old enjoyed the ice rink at
Bridgewater Heights. The event was
hosted by the Dundas Park and
Recreation Advisory Board who served
refreshments of hot dogs and hot chocolate to help keep everyone warm.
The ice sheet is a dual purpose rink
again this year thanks to the Northfield
Hockey Association, who again donated
the use of hockey boards. People who
enjoy hockey are able to use the area
inside the boards with plenty of room for
open skating outside of the boards. The
warm weather this year has made it difficult for volunteers to maintain a good
sheet of ice but a last minute push, along
with a cold snap, helped to get the ice
ready in time for the party.
The Park Board would like to thank
everyone for coming out to enjoy the
skating event as well as the following
people and businesses who donated time,
money, or supplies to make the event a
success: Caribou Coffee, Ryan and Susan
Carroll, Cory Miller, Chad Pribyl, Doug
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Dundas Messenger: Phone/Fax 507-527-2492 or 1-800-419-1820 • E-mail: [email protected] • Online at: www.dundasmn.com • Mail: Business & Subscription Office P.O. Box 125, Dennison, MN 55018
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February, 2012
- DUNDAS MESSENGER -
CITY HIGHLIGHTS
Successful Annual Skating Party
(continued from page 1)
Sonnee, Deb Mikulecky, Emily Zimmer,
Matt Detert, Lee Scaar, and Kyle and Deb
Rassmussen.
The ice rink is open for anyone to enjoy
whether you're a skater practicing hockey or
a person who just enjoys open skating. The
rink is located at the base of the water tower
in the Bridgewater Heights neighborhood.
Directions: Turn south from County Road 1
CITY OF DUNDAS Calendar of Events for MARCH 2012
Thursday, March 1
Thursday, March 8
Monday, March 12
Tuesday, March 13
Wednesday, March 14
Thursday, March 15
Thursday, March 22
Monday, March 26
Wednesday, March 28
Thursday, March 29
Trash Only Pickup
Trash & Recycling Pickup
Dundas Baseball Association
Public Hearing &
City Council Meeting
Park & Recreation
Advisory Board Meeting
Dundas Historical Society
Trash Only Pickup
Planning Commission Meeting
Trash &Recycling Pickup
City Council Meeting
Dundas Historical Society
Trash Only Pickup
5:30 p.m.
L&M Bar and Grill
7:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Dundas City Hall
Dundas City Hall
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Dundas City Hall
Dundas City Hall
Dundas City Hall
Dundas City Hall
APRIL: Easter Egg Hunt, April 7 & Parks Cleanup
MAY: City Wide Cleanup
JUNE: City Celebration June 29 & 30
**REMINDER** UTILITY BILLS ARE DUE THE 15TH DAY OF EACH MONTH
Call City Hall at 645-2852 if you have not received a bill by the 5th of the month)
onto Highland Parkway and follow it all the
way to the end where it turns to gravel and
veers right. Follow the gravel road to the
end toward the water tower, and the ice rink
is on the left.
If you enjoy the rink and would like to get
more use out of it, please come to a public
hearing on Monday, March 12th at 7:00pm
at the Dundas City Hall. The City of
Dundas is applying for a grant that will
allow for the installation of lights at the rink
and we need support from the public!
Simply come to the public hearing and tell
the council that you support ice rink
improvements.
The City of Dundas needs your help! If
you would like to become involved with
planning recreational events for the community or the City's parks and trails, please call
City Hall at (507) 645-2852 for an applica-
tion to serve on the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board. The Board meets monthly
on the second Tuesday.
Celebrate Dundas 2012
Preparations are Underway
for the Annual City Event on
June 29 and 30
This year the Dundas Historical Society
are featuring the largest Car Show ever at
Dundas with a 21-trophy presentation.
Back is Duke’s game, Duke’s kids clinic,
kids bike parade, kid’s carnival, horse
carriage rides, pancake breakfast, more
food ventures, crafters, Dundas historical
museum, much more in the planning
including music all day, beer tent, and
feature band in the evening.
Vacancy On...
Park & Recreation Advisory Board 3-Year Term
Meets 2nd Tuesday of Month at 7 pm
The Board recommends policies governing the use of park
facilities and acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council.
Plans community events - Ice Skating Party, Easter Egg Hunt,
Pancake Breakfast, and more...
For application call City Hall 645-2852 or check online www.cityofdundas.org
2011 DUNDAS CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS • CITY HALL 645-2852
MAYOR GLENN SWITZER COUNCILOR RYAN CARROLL COUNCILOR CHAD T. PRIBYL COUNCILOR NATHAN RYAN COUNCILOR GRANT MODORY
107 1st Street N.
Dundas, MN 55019
Phone: 507-664-9481
Term: 1/1/09 - 12/31/10
[email protected]
1604 Knoll Ct.
Dundas, MN 55019
Phone: 507-301-3322
Term: 1/1/11-12/31/14
[email protected]
1613 Pinnacle Dr.
Dundas, MN 55019
Phone: 763-245-0811
Term: 1/1/09 - 12/31/12
[email protected]
1620 Pinnacle Dr.
Dundas, MN 55019
Phone: 651-775-7249
Term: 1/1/09 - 12/31/12
[email protected]
307 Hester St. W
Dundas, MN 55019
Phone: 507-645-3176
Term: 1/1/11-12-31-14
[email protected]
February, 2012
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DUNDAS DUKES!!!
This is a historical article from the website
of the Dundas Dukes Baseball Club at dundasdukes.com identified as Part I covering
the time frame of 1890 to 1970. Dundas is
fortune to have a family-oriented baseball
club in its City, and a darn good one at that!
This summer promises again to be entertaining, educational and a crowd cheering
on the local team.
The Dukes Baseball Association is active
in the community by offering their
Summer Youth Baseball Program every day
for ages 8 to 15, kicking off the June
Dundas Celebration with a game and sponsoring a kids clinic. The team member are
an inspiration to the young and you will see
them take the time to sign and photograph
with the young and old. So take a ‘kid’ to
the games this summer… and look for the
coming 2012 Season Schedule soon.
Part I: 1890-1970
Dundas has fielded a baseball team for
well over 100 years, and has had an impressive history of success, both locally and at
the state level.
The earliest known reference from a
Dundas team comes from an article in the
Northfield Independent on July 10, 1890.
In a game played on July 4 at the Union
Lake fields, the Dundas Red Caps were
defeated by the Brush Prairie Clippers by a
score of 21-20. The game must have been
one of particular interest to local residents,
because the paper did a full-fledged story
about the contest (very rare for those days).
The winning team received two baseball
bats and a league ball as a reward for their
victory.
Apparently, the ballfield must have faced
Union Lake. The article mentions that "the
ball has been knocked into the water and
consequently so wet that the Red Caps'
pitcher was unable to control it." Brush
Prairie scored five runs in the ninth after
two were out for the victory.
The Dundas roster that day included the
following
players:
Wilson,
Grau,
Donaldson,
Swartwondt,
Hamblin,
Thielbar, Gatzke, Babcock, and Ellms.
The Red Caps put up and gave up quite a
few runs in those days, as evidenced by
scores of other games played during the
1890 season: Dundas 51, Faribault 9; St.
Olaf 27, Dundas 19; Dundas 63, Prairie
Creek 17.
The game of baseball in the late 19th century and early 20th century had a more central position in everyday life. Baseball was
seen as a game that helped keep old men
young, and that provided a healthy social
outlet to the citizens of the towns. For a
long time, baseball games have been played
in the Dundas area on Memorial Day and on
the Fourth of July, although not always versus Northfield.
Many times, pick up games were arranged
for both fun and entertainment. An 1890
article from the Northfield Independent
talks about a game between the "marrieds"
and the "unmarrieds" (the unmarrieds won
14-6). Another game from 1910 was
between the "lawyers" and the "bankers".
The teams made up names using the names
of famous players; for example, "Ty Cobb
Wilson, CF", "Johnny Evers Seeley, 2B",
and "Hans Wagner Remele, SS".
Many of the small communities around
Dundas had excellent teams in those days.
One game from 1900 had Dundas defeating
Dennison 21-20.
According to the
Northfield News, this was Dennison's first
loss in three years. Vermillion and Castle
Rock also had strong teams.
The earliest known photo of the Dundas
baseball team is from 1910. The photo was
taken on the steps of the Dundas schoolhouse. One of the players is holding his
child in his lap. In that year, the Northfield
News reported scores from five games:
Dundas 11, Faribault 3; Dundas 9,
Northfield 8; Dundas 19, Hampton 6;
Faribault 9, Dundas 0; and Northfield 18,
Dundas 0. Some of the players on the 1910
team included Ollie Weston, Frank
Freeman, Tony Schultz, Jack McKinnon,
Frank Gallagher, Ancil Revier, Fred
Hansen, Beaver Gallagher, Paul Thielbar.
During the war years, the papers have little to say about baseball in Dundas or the
surrounding communities. There were
more important issues to deal with than
baseball, and the papers coverage reflected
that sentiment. Once in awhile, there is reference to a ballgame, but mostly played by
high school kids and/or younger.
The team of 1929 was a formidable squad,
and was led by longtime Dundas resident,
Warren "Kais" McKinnon. Kais played for
Dundas for about 20 years, from the mid1920's to the mid-1940's. Walter Kwiakoski
and McKinnon were the start pitchers; the
catching was done by stalwart Ralph
Summers. The teams had several impressive wins during the summer, including a 43 victory over the St. Paul All-Stars. In
August, Dundas faced the "St. Paul Colored
Gophers" in a game at Dundas. According
to the Northfield News, the Gophers were a
very quick and experienced team, and probably included either collegiate or semi-pro
caliber players. Of course, these were the
days of the Negro league and non-integrated colleges, so the Gophers were probably
the opportunity most of these players had to
play. In front of 700 fans, St. Paul squeaked
out a 5-4 victory.
At the end of the regular season, Dundas
(called "the best Rice County has to offer"
by the Northfield News) faced off against
Drover's State Bank, the winner of the
Dakota League, in a best-of-three series.
Dundas won the first game 5-2 behind 10
strikeouts from Kais McKinnon. However,
Drover's came back to win the next two
games, and the series, by scores of 8-0 and
12-2. All three games were played in
Dundas. Just two months later, the stock
market crashed and sent the country into
panic.
By the early 1930's, Dundas was officially
in the "Rice County League", along with
Nerstrand, Lonsdale, Owatonna, Faribault,
Cannon City, Morristown, and Waterville.
The Dundas teams in those days weren't
very successful, often finishing near the bottom of the league. For instance, the 1933
team suffered a 24-2 defeat at the hands of
Hampton, and a 14-1 loss to Castle Rock.
Lonsdale and Morristown usually fielded
strong teams in those early days of the
League.
1929
Front Row: George Harris, Leo Kolb, Warren McKinnon (Kais), Walter Kiviatkoski,
William McKinnon (Bus), Samuel Freeman. Back Row: Eylmer Code, Ralph
Sommers, Charles Butterfield, George Zaner, Carl Mienke, Walter Thielbar, Charles
Thielbar (Manager)
During the WWII years, again very little
was said in the newspaper about town team
baseball, either in Dundas or elsewhere.
Once again, international matters seemed to
be of much greater importance than a mere
game of baseball. Although baseball was
probably played in the area (Northfield was
known to have a town team in the mid-40's
while Dundas probably did not), there is little coverage of the events in the Northfield
News of that era.
However, by the late 1940's, the Cannon
Valley League had been created, and
Dundas was one of the teams along with
Lakeville, Randolph, Lonsdale, Northfield,
West Concord, and Castle Rock. The 1950
squad was managed by John Gibson, finished 4-8 in the CVL, and lost two games to
Castle Rock in the playoffs. It seems to be
a common theme for Dundas teams in the
late 1940's & early 1950's.
However, Dundas fortunes began to
change in 1954. In that year, the Dundas
team, led by pitcher Ed Dusbabek, won the
Cannon Valley League with a season-ending
sweep of Northfield by scores of 3-1 and
10-5. Dusbabek pitched both games, going
the distance, while striking out a total of 16
batters.
In regional play, Dundas defeated
Hampton 8-3 thanks to a 6-run second
inning. Dundas then beat Lake Crystal 167, and Veseli 10-7 (in 10 innings), to
advance to the state tournament. 1954 is the
first Dundas team to participate in the state
amateur tournament. Sauk Rapids put an
end to Dundas run in the first game of the
tourney by a 12-3 score. However, a sizeable number of Dundas locals boarded
buses and followed their team to St. Cloud
to watch the game. The tradition of following the team to the state tournament is still
very popular with the locals (just check out
any Dundas state tournament game!).
The 1960's began to see further improvements in the quality of baseball played by
Dundas teams. More often that not during
this decade, Dundas found itself at or near
the top of the Cannon Valley League.
Northfield was another strong CVL team in
those days, and a good competitive rivalry
developed between the two communities.
While Dundas did not make it to the state
tournament during the 1960's, they had a
number of ballclubs that came close.
For a brief time, during the early 1960's,
the team was known as the "Dundas
Cardinals". The manager of the 1960 club
was Duwayne Howie. The 1960 ball team
finished 13-3 in the Cannon Valley League,
good for second place behind Northfield.
Fritz Vosepka was the star pitcher for
Dundas that year. The two teams had the
same record 13-3; however, Lakeville had
to forfeit their wins for the season due to an
ineligible player. Since one of Northfield's
losses was to Lakeville during the season,
the Knights record was changed to 14-2,
good enough for first place.
Then, more controversy came once the
playoffs started. Northfield was originally
"booted" from the playoffs for using an ineligible player, then was reinstated after a
protest by the Northfield manager. All the
playoff games that had been played up to
that point were "scrapped" (including
Hampton's 9-6 win over Dundas). Given a
reprieve, Dundas beat Hampton 4-3, before
losing to Miesville 3-1, and Northfield 7-4.
Miesville beat Northfield to win the league
championship. Some of the players on that
Dundas team included Gordie Day, Francis
Turek, Roger Cook, John Bickel, Larry
Lundberg, Pete Isaacs, Bill Beaupre, Jack
Morris, Jerry Griffen, and Fritz Vosepka.
The bat boys were Daniel and Dennis
Howie.
In 1965, the team name was changed to
the Dundas Dukes, which is what the team
is still known as today. The team was still
managed by Duwayne Howie and finished
with a 10-3 record, good enough for first
place in the Cannon Valley League.
However, they were defeated by Northfield
in the Cannon Valley playoffs. Northfield
seemed to often be a stumbling block to the
Dundas fortunes.
By the late 1960's & early 1970's, Dundas
was playing good team ball and were very
competitive in the Cannon Valley League.
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February, 2012
CITY HIGHLIGHTS
Dundas Police Department-Reports and Calls for Service for January 2012
01.0101.0301.0401.0501.0601.0701.1001.11-
01.1401.1801.1901.2001.2101.2301.2601.2801.2901.30-
Assisted the State Hwy Patrol with a property damage crash at Hwy 3 and
Detelemark Road
Driving complaint reported in the area of Hwy 3 and Hester Street
Sandro Rueda Cataneda, 32, cited for Driving after Revocation
Ordinance citation issued for stop sign violation at Hester St. and 2nd Street
Ordinance citation issued for a barking dog complaint in the 100 block of Forest
Miranda Lynn Sirek, 24, cited for Driving after Suspension in the area of Hwy 3
and Hester St
Edith Perez Sandoval, 40, cited for instructional permit violation
Driving complaint in the area of Hwy 3 and C.R. 1 E
Child custody dispute in the 200 block of Springwheat Drive
Assisted Northfield P.D. with a personal injury crash
Jeffrey Michael Chlan, 20, cited for possession of marijuana in a M.V.,
drug paraphernalia and underage possession of alcohol
Harassing Communications reported in the 100 block of 2nd Street S
Traffic stop on a suspended driver in the area of Hwy 3 and C.R. 1
Barking dog reported in the 100 block of Forest Ave
CO/Fire Alarm reported in the 500 block of Cannon Way
Domestic reported in the 200 block of West Ave.
Traffic stop for operating without headlights-driver very aggressive
Sissy Jo Collins, 33, arrested for Fleeing in a M.V., DUI Refusal, Assault on
Officers and Open Container in a M.V.
Ordinance citation issued for stop sign violation at 2nd Street and Hester St.
Welfare check requested by Allina Clinics in the 300 block of 2nd Street S.
Driving complaint in the area of Memorial Park
Winter parking ban citation issued in the 500 block of Miller Lane
Traffic stop conducted in the area of Hwy 3 and C.R. 20-proof of insurance form
issued.
ID check requested at Firehouse Liquors
Dog at Large reported in the 300 block of West Ave.-Dog impounded
Tessa Chey Peterson, 21, cited for Driving after Suspension
Myrna Marie Bullard, 43, arrested on suspicion of DUI
Fire reported in the 100 block of Everett Street
Shane Michael Robert Buske, 28, arrested on suspicion of 4th Degree DUI
Winter parking ban citation issued in the 300 block of Waterwheel Dive
Hit & Run reported in the area of Hwy 3 and C.R. 1 E.
Assisted with a funeral escort at the intersection of Hwy 3 and Hester Street
Submitted by Chief Gordon Mincke
Have a
Safe & Happy
St. Patrick’s
Day!
DUNDAS POLICE DEPARTMENT ENFORCEMENT OF SNOW FINES
Chapter §902.01 (B) of the Dundas City Code –
Health & Safety Nuisances states:
(B) SNOW, ICE, DIRT & RUBBISH
(1) Duty of Owners & Occupants - The owner and the occupant
of any property adjacent to a public sidewalk shall use diligence
to keep the walk safe for pedestrians. No owner or occupant
shall allow snow, ice, dirt, leaves and grass clippings, or rubbish
to remain on the walk longer than 24 hours after its deposit
thereon. Failure to comply with this section shall constitute a
violation.*
(2) Removal by City – The City Clerk or other person designated by the City Council may cause removal from all public
sidewalks all snow, ice, dirt and rubbish as soon as possible
beginning 24 hours after any matter has been deposited thereon
or after the snow has ceased to fall. The City Clerk or other designated person shall keep a record showing the cost of removal
adjacent to each separate lot and parcel.
*Fine is $20.00 per day.
If the City removes the snow/ice from the public sidewalks,
that cost will be forwarded on to the owner/occupant along with
the appropriate fines. Safety of the residents of Dundas is a
major concern in keeping the sidewalks safe for their usage. If
you have any questions or concerns or like to report a violator,
please call City Hall at 645 – 2852.
DUNDAS POLICE DEPARTMENT For Emergency Situations, Dial 911 Non-emergency situations, call 507-645-5252
470 Railway Street S • If no Officer is available, contact the Dispatch Center: 866-727-5299.
Police Chief Gordon Mincke
February, 2012
Celebrate Dundas
5th Annual Event
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Saturday, June 30
9a.m. to 3p.m.
Show Registration 9a.m. to Noon
Awards Presentation 2:30p.m.
“Dash Plaques”
“21” Trophies”
“Best of Show”
as voted by Participants/Spectators/Sponsors
D oor P rizes!
S pecial D raw ings!
For information and forms go to:
www.kingscolorandchrome.com
Call Adam 952.215.2884
or Jerry 952.826.9624
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Dale LeRoy Chambers
Dale LeRoy Chambers, age 79, passed
away unexpectedly
Monday, Feb. 6,
2012, at his home in
Randolph.
Dale was born May
27, 1932, in Leola,
S.D., to Adrian and
C h r i s t i n e
(Gudvangen)
Chambers. He was
raised in the Aberdeen and Faulkton areas
of South Dakota and at age 8 moved with
his family to Hazelwood. In a short time
they lived in Farmington and Dundas
before moving to Hastings. Following his
education he worked various jobs until
joining the United States Army in March
1950. He served in the Korean Conflict and
following his honorable discharge moved
to the Northfield area.
Dale married Joyce Diana Truair on May
18, 1957, at St. Mark’s Lutheran in
Randolph. After marriage they lived in
Randolph a short time before moving to
Northfield. In 1960 they bought Joyce’s
parents home and returned to Randolph.
Over the years Dale worked on the railroad
with his father-in-law, Frank Truair, and
worked for Bryan Red Rock and as a crane
operator for Mortenson Construction. He
and was a member of the Local 49ers
Union. Eventually Dale bought his own
semi and drove both local and over-theroad until retiring in 1995. Joyce passed
away on Dec. 30, 2005.
Dale was a member of St. Mark’s
Lutheran Church, VFW, American Legion
and Eagle’s Club. He served on the
Randolph Fire Department and was a member and past president of the Randolph Area
Historical Society. He enjoyed working in
his wood shop, gardening, traveling in the
motor home with Joyce, reading,
NASCAR, crossword puzzles, bird watching and fishing. Dale was a man of good
values and was honest, hard working and
well respected by those who knew him. He
was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed.
Dale is survived by his children, Michael
(Sherri) of Cannon Falls, Cindi (Tom)
Pleschourt of Northfield, and Steven of
Randolph; six grandchildren, Shauna and
Jered Chambers, Tonya and Kyle
Pleschourt, Derek Chambers (Karissa
Weed) and Joey Chambers; five greatgrandchildren, Keirya, Tyson, Laytin,
Kingston and Lilliana; two step-grandchildren, Anita (Jerrad) Page and Tom
Pleschourt; six step-great-grandchildren,
Cody, Makenzie, Chloe, Jacob, Logan and
Dylan; four brothers, Dwayne (Mavis)
Chambers of Arizona, Keith (Laurie)
Chambers of West Salem, Wis., Gabriel
Larson of Squaw Lake, and Richard
(Suzanne) Larson of Shakopee; one sister,
Gwen Kastner of West Salem, Wis.; two
brothers-in-law, Dick Rasmussen of
Northfield and David Skaar of
Minneapolis; and nieces, nephews and
other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife,
Joyce; sister, Betty Rasmussen; and parents.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m.
Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at St. Mark’s
Lutheran Church in Randolph, with the
February, 2012
Obituaries
Rev. Steve Schwartz officiating. Interment
with military honors was in Lakeside
Cemetery, Randolph. Casket bearers were
Shauna Chambers, Jered Chambers, Tonya
Pleschourt, Kyle Pleschourt, Derek
Chambers and Joey Chambers. Visitation
was from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at the
Benson & Langehough Funeral Home in
Northfield, and continued one hour prior to
the funeral Friday at the church.
Memorials are preferred to the Randolph
Area Historical Society or St. Mark’s
Lutheran Church.
Arrangements by the Benson &
Langehough Funeral Home, www.northfieldfuneral.com.
Patrick James Meyer
Patrick James Meyer, age 75, of Dundas,
passed away with his
wife and children by
his
side
on
Wednesday, Jan. 25,
2012, at his home.
Patrick was born
Sept. 14, 1936, on a
farm at Red Rock
Ridge, Cottonwood
County, Minn., to
Arthur W. and Martha
(Hendrickson) Meyer. At the age of 9 he
moved with his family to Northfield. After
graduating from Northfield High School in
1954, Pat began working with his Uncle
John as an over-the-road trucker. He joined
the National Guard and served from 1955 to
1963. On Feb. 4, 1961, he was united in
marriage to Barbara McFadden at Trinity
Lutheran Church in Northfield. After marriage they made their home in Northfield
for a year before purchasing their home in
Dundas. Pat worked for Jet-O-Matic (now
Apache) in Minneapolis for several years
and in 1970 he began working at Malt-OMeal in Northfield. He remained with MaltO-Meal until retiring as distribution center
supervisor in 1999.
Pat was a member of Our Savior’s
Lutheran Church in Faribault and a former
member of Trinity Lutheran Church in
Northfield. He was a long-time volunteer
fireman for the Dundas Fire Department. As
a young man he was a Golden Gloves boxer
and softball catcher. Pat also loved traveling
with Barb. They had an amazing marriage
and were partners in everything they did.
Pat was selfless, strong and always willing
to put others first. His wife and family were
of greatest importance and he will be truly
missed.
Pat is survived by his wife of 51 years,
Barb; three children and their spouses,
Cheryl and Corey Jonas of Northfield,
Lance and Theresa of Faribault, and
Melanie and Troy Russell of Mankato; nine
grandchildren, Muranda and Whitney
Weed, McKenzie and Ryan Jonas, Ashley,
Patrick and Parker Meyer, and Jake and
Maija Russell; four sisters, Arvilla Neff of
Farmington,
Romona
(Richard)
Fredrickson of Northfield, Cynthia
(Bernard) Caron of Faribault, and Pamela
(Bill) Kirkpatrick of Faribault; brother,
John (Karen) Meyer of Cannon City; sisters-in-law, Marlene Meyer of Iowa, Pat
Vangsness of Faribault, and Sheila
Roehrick of Northfield; and nieces,
nephews and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents
and his brothers, David and Roger.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, at Our Savior’s
Lutheran Church in Faribault with the Rev.
Steve Delzer officiating. Eulogist was
Muranda Weed. Music provided by
DeWayne Wee. Interment was in Groveland
Cemetery, Dundas. Casket bearers were
Lance Meyer, Patrick Meyer, Troy Russell,
Jake Russell, Corey Jonas, Tim Meyer and
John Meyer. Honorary pall bearers were
Parker Meyer, Ashley Meyer, Maija
Russell, McKenzie Jonas, Ryan Jonas and
Whitney Weed. Visitation was from 2 to 5
p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29 at Benson &
Langehough Funeral Home in Northfield,
and continued one hour prior to the funeral
Monday at the church.
Arrangements by the Benson &
Langehough Funeral Home, www.north-
fieldfuneral.com.
Priscilla Kern
Priscilla Kern, age 92, of Faribault, died
suddenly Saturday,
Feb. 18, 2012, at
District Hospital One
in Faribault.
Priscilla Margaret
Condon, the daughter
of Richard and Anna
(Gangloff) Condon,
was born Feb. 5, 1920,
and raised in Dundas,
Minn. Priscilla attended Little Prairie Country School and graduated from Dundas High School in 1938. She
was married to Engelbert Kern on Nov. 28,
1939, at Immaculate Conception Catholic
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me instead of throwing stones back at him?”
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You can’t get ahead of anyone if you’re trying to get even with him. The only
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Has someone hurt you? Slight it, forget it and do good in return.
Our Lord said, “Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them
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507-663-6150 church phone • 1-612-756-1194 Pastor Gordon Cell
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CITY LIGHT CHURCH 2140 Hwy. 3 South, Northfield, MN
Pastor Jim Prichard • 507-645-8829
Church Service 10:30 a.m. Sundays
LIFE21 CHURCH 2100 Jefferson Road (just north of Target)
Pastor Lew Anderson • 645-7730 life21church.com
9:00a.m. Study Groups; 10:00a.m. Worship Experience
Wednesday 6:30p.m. Life Groups
NORTHFIELD EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
5600 East 110th Street
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9:30 a.m. Worship; 11:00 a.m. Christian Life Classes
Easter is coming!
Share your Holy Week information with your community.
E-mail your church schedule to the Dundas Messenger at: [email protected]
February, 2012
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Administrator/Clerk’s Report to Mayor
and Council – John McCarthy
The report follows Agenda outline for
the February 27, 2012, Council meeting.
Consent Agenda
Accepting Donations: The Northfield Fire
Department Relief Association and the
Waterford Warriors Snowmobile Club have
contributed the required 10% of net profits
for their lawful gambling enterprises in the
Obituaries
Church in Faribault. They moved to the
west coast and later returned to a farm in
Northfield where they raised their four
sons. Engelbert preceded her in death on
May 30, 1986, and Priscilla then moved
back to Faribault.
Priscilla worked for about 10 years at the
Faribault State School, then for about 15
years operating a rural route postal delivery
in the Northfield area until her retirement in
1985. She was very active in many organizations throughout her lifetime including
Faribault Senior Center, American Legion
Auxiliary, Faribault Eagles Auxiliary,
church auxiliary, Daughters of Isabella and
the Rosary Society. She had many hobbies
and was involved in many clubs including
gardening, camping, fishing, snowmobiling, motorcycling and card clubs. She loved
caring for her fresh flowers, dancing, reading and traveling throughout the world.
Priscilla had a passion of helping others in
many different ways.
She is survived by her sons, Bertram
Administrator/Clerk’s Report
City of Dundas. According to state law,
cities are only permitted to use lawful gambling proceeds for certain expenses including public safety and parks.
Public Hearing
Public Hearing on Fees and Charges: The
fee structure has been reviewed and several
fees have been adjusted to address the cost
of providing the service or as mandated by
state law. The following changes have been
(continued from page 6)
(Anna) Kern of Hackensack, Minn., David
(Enga) Kern of Faribault, and Rodney
(Juleen) Kern of Faribault; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother,
Clayton Condon of Chicago; sisters, Sarah
Henry of New Prague and Elizabeth
Akemann of Apple Valley; and many other
relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents;
husband, Engelbert; son, Charles; and
brother, Calvin Condon.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30
a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, at Divine Mercy
Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Dr., Faribault.
Interment will be in St. Lawrence
Cemetery, Faribault. Visitation was held
from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at the
Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory in
Faribault, and for one hour prior to the services Friday at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.
Arrangements by Parker Kohl Funeral
Home,www.ParkerKohlFuneralHome.com.
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o Increasing residential water and sewer
base rates by $1.00 each per month. This
increase was discussed and approved at the
enterprise fund work sessions.
o A charge for unscheduled meter reading
has been added.
o ATV and golf cart permit fees have been
increased to more closely reflect the costs.
o Gambling Permit changed to Gambling
Investigation and reduced in accordance
with state law.
o Sign permit fees increased to more
closely reflect the costs.
o Fees added for the permitted types of
liquor licenses added by Ordinance 201102.
o Increasing off-sale liquor licenses by
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The Administrator/Clerk/Zoning
Official fee increased to match the current
hourly loaded cost.
Old Business
Wage and Salary Adjustment: Most
employees have not received an adjustment
to their wages since 2009, The adopted
budget includes provisions for a small
adjustment in wages for 2012. I recommend
the following motion:
Move to approve the following adjustments to the wage or salary of the following
positions: Financial Assistant 2%; Deputy
Clerk 4%; Police Chief 3%; Public Works
Superintendent 3%; with the adjustments
prorated to January 1, 2012. (Motion).
Ordinances and Resolutions
Ordinance 2012-02 Amending Dundas
City Code § 101.02 Fees and Charges:
Adoption of this ordinance will change certain fees effective March 3, 2012. The base
fee for residential water and sewer will
increase by $2.00. The increase in the water
and sewer base fee will not be effective
until the April billing period beginning the
end of March and will not show up on the
water bills until the end of April.(Motion)
Resolution 2012-07 A Resolution
Authorizing Consumption: The Park and
Recreation Advisory Board have recommended the consumption of beer be permitted with the rental of the pavilion.
Consumption in public places must be
approved by a resolution of the City
Council. I recommend approval of
Resolution 2012-07 (Motion)
Resolution 2012 –08
Authorizing
Advertising for Quotes for the Trailhead
Kiosk Project: City Engineer Tom
McMahon has prepared engineering drawings and specifications for a kiosk to be
constructed at the Trailhead.The informational kiosk is proposed to be a shelter with
two benches and 6 informational displays.
MnDNR has granted the City $15,000 for
the project. Friends of the Mill Towns State
Trail have authorized another $10,000. The
kiosk construction does not include the cost
of the informational displays which will be
part
of the kiosk. The informational displays
along with any costs associated with the
design need to be paid for out of the grant
funds. I recommend approving the advertising for quotes for the construction of the
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kiosk at the Mill Towns State Trail
Trailhead. (Motion)
Resolution 2012–09 SUPER Kids Use of
Pavilion: Community Services Division of
the Northfield Public School is requesting
the use of Memorial Park and the Pavilion
for their SUPER Kids program. This will be
the fourth year for SUPER Kids at
Memorial Park. Staff recommends
approval. (Motion)
Resolution 2012–10 Appropriating Funds
for Celebrate Dundas 2012: The Dundas
Historical Society is requesting funds to
help defray the costs of putting on a community celebration in June. The funds
requested were budgeted in the 2012 Park
and Recreation Budget. I recommend
approval of Resolution. (Motion)
New Business
Rural Fire Annual Report: Jerry Anderson,
representing Northfield Rural Fire will
review the activities of the Joint Powers
Board and plans for the future.
Approving the 2012 Parks Reservation
Policy: The only change in the agreement
from last year is the describing of the area in
which beer can be consumed during the
period of the rental. (Motion)
Public Hearing for Outdoor Recreation
Grant: I recommend holding a public hearing for the grant for ice rink improvements
on March 12, 2012, at 7:00 PM in the City
Council Chambers: (Motion)
Attorney’s Report
Titan v. Dundas: On February 24, 2012
Magistrate Judge Tony Leung issued his
order regarding Plaintiff Titan’s motion for
a protective order which he heard on
February, 2012
Administrator/Clerk’s Report
December 22, 2011. Judge Leung denied
Plaintiff’s order in all respects.
Administrator’s Report
Financial: For January 2012 our general
fund expenditures were $43,002 or $27,737
less than January of 2011. The majority of
the decrease in expenditures is related to
lower costs for snow removal. The City
spent 5.3% of the budget. One month’s
expenses are anticipated to be 8.3% of the
budget. Expenditures in all general fund
departments were less than budgeted.
Rice County All Hazard Mitigation Plan:
Rice County will be holding an informational open house on the newly developed
All Hazard Mitigation Plan on Thursday,
March 1, 2012. Dundas opted to participate
in Rice County’s planning effort instead of
developing its own plan. If the County
adopts the plan, Dundas will be asked to
adopt the plan also. A copy of the draft plan
is available on the Rice County website at
www.co.rice.mn.us/planning/documents/Dr
aftAHMP.pdf .
Public Safety Dispatch: The Rice County
Board of Commissioners has decided not to
proceed with the review of using Dakota
Communications Center for dispatch services. The decision was based on the result of
information received during the first phase
of the study.
Rice County Administrator’s Quarterly
Meeting: The administrators from the cities
in Rice County met on Friday, February
17th in Lonsdale. The administrators,
including the county administrator, meet on
a bi-monthly basis throughout the county to
discuss items of mutual interest. The next
meeting will be in Dundas.
Rebuilding of Pumphouse #1: Public
Works Director Meliza has reported work
has begun on the rebuilding of pumphouse
#1. All of the equipment which needs to be
replaced has been removed, new interior
surfacing and equipment is being installed.
Citizens Concerns: The city has recently
been contacted by several citizens regarding
traffic issues. We are following up on the
contacts:
1. A citizen has expressed concern about
County Road 1 near Bridgewater Heights.
The citizen expressed a concern about the
safety of non-motorized traffic.
2. A council member was contacted
regarding the speed on Armstrong.
3. A citizen has expressed concern regarding the inability of traffic to stay on a por-
tion of Bluestone when it is slippery.
Workshops and Conferences: There are
three workshops/conferences which attendance has been approved. As a reminder, if
anyone is interested in attending any of the
three please contact me. The conferences,
locations and dates are:
1. LMC 2012 Annual Conference and
Marketplace: Duluth, on June 20 thru 22.
2. LMC Safety and Loss Control
Workshops: Tuesday, April 24 in Rochester.
3. Legislative Conference for Cities,
Counties, Schools and Townships: March
22, St. Paul.
Boards and Commissions
Dundas Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board: The Board met on February 14,
2012. The reviewed several potential projects for the upcoming summer season.
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DUNDAS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, February 13, 2012
7:00 p.m. Dundas City Hall
Present:
Mayor Glenn Switzer;
Councilors Chad Pribyl, Ryan Carroll,
Grant Modory, Nathan Ryan
Staff Present: City Attorney Paula Callies,
City Engineer Tom McMahon, City
Administrator/Clerk John McCarthy,
Deputy Clerk Linda Ripka
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Switzer called the meeting to order
at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call taken; a quorum was present.
PRESENTATION
Rick Rudd of Waste Management presented Green Team check to the Girl Scout
Daisy Troop #25408 in the amount of
$395.00 for collecting 26.29 tons of recycling from September to December 2011.
PUBLIC FORUM
Mayor Switzer called for members of the
public to address the Council. No one
spoke.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Ryan, second by Carroll, to
approve Agenda.
Motion
Carried
Unanimously (MCU)
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Carroll, second by Switzer, to
approve Consent Agenda:
Regular Meeting Minutes of January 23,
2012;
MINUTE by MINUTE
Certifying Unpaid Utility Charges;
Special Action Claims:
Transfer from TIF District 1.2 to General
Fund 2011 Administrative Expenses $671.18;
Transfer from TIF District 1.3 to General
Fund 2011 Administrative Expenses –
$462.88;
MN Public Finance Authority Bond
Payment -- $30,664.11;
Expenditures - $110,423.35.
MCU
ORDINANCES/RESOLTUIONS
Resolution 2012-04 A Resolution Waiving
Sanitary Sewer and Water System
Connection Charges for certain Residential
Construction 2012
Motion by Pribyl second by Ryan, to
approve Resolution 2012-04. Administrator
McCarthy indicated the resolution would
waive SAC and WAC fees for up to fifteen
(15) building permits for single family
homes based on permits approved and paid
by September 30, 2012. MCU
NEW BUSINESS
Wage and Salary Adjustments
Administrator McCarthy reviewed the
process for the adjustments in wages and
salary noting recommendations are within
the approved budget. After further discussion, the matter was referred to the Human
Resource Committee for additional review.
Dundas Farmer’s Market
Motion by Modory, second by Carroll,
approve the request submitted by Anne
Sawyer to permit the use of Mill Park for
the Dundas Farmer’s Market. The farmer’s
market will be able to use the park no
charge on Saturdays from May through
October 2012. Concern was expressed on
signage on trail where it intersects the
driveway into the Mill Park. MCU
LMC 2012 Annual Conference and
Marketplace
Motion by Modory, second by Ryan, to
approve normal and customary expenses for
Council and City Administrator attending
the LMC 2012 Annual Conference and
Marketplace on June 20 through 22 in
Duluth. MCU
LMC Safety and Loss Control Workshops
Motion by Ryan, second by Caroll, to
attendance by Council and City Staff to
LMC Safety and Loss Control Workshop on
April 24 in Rochester. MCU
Legislative Conference for Cities,
Counties, Schools and Townships
Motion by Switzer, second by Ryan, to
Council
attendance at the annual
Legislative Conference for Cities on March
22. MCU
MCFOA Conference
Motion by Ryan, second by Switzer, to
approve normal and customary expenses
attendance for the City Administrator and
staff to attend the MCFOA Conference
March 20 through March 23 in St. Cloud.
MCU
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS
AND COMMITTEES
City Attorney – Paula Callies
Callies reported on recent legal conference and suggested a work session on legal
issues effecting the City and Council.
City Engineer – Tom McMahon
McMahon reported on recent meeting
with Northfield regarding wastewater
issues.
McMahon reviewed progress on the trailhead kiosk reporting basic plans have been
completed with site location, details and
materials to be determined and anticipates
quotes for construction can be authorized at
February 27th meeting.
McMahon reported on discussions with
the State Highway District and Rice County
regarding the intersection of Highway 3 and
County Road 20.
City Administrator/Clerk – John
McCarthy
Financial: McCarthy reviewed an unaudited annual financial report noting the City
could see an increase in the General Fund
Reserve when the audit is completed. He
reviewed General Fund revenue and expenditures by department. He also reported the
major enterprise funds received less revenue but also had lower expenditures than
budgeted.
LGA: McCarthy reported Local
Government Aid for 2013 is projected to be
$87,391 for Dundas.
Bicket et.al v Dundas: McCarthy reported
a three-judge panel heard oral arguments
from each party’s attorney in Owatonna on
February 7. A decision should be released in
about 90 days.
Final Settlement for 2012 Taxes:
McCarthy report City received final settlement from Rice County on 2011 real estate
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taxes and assessments of $67,551.50.
Fire Protection: McCarthy reported on
meeting with City of Northfield on fire protection. Also, reported Northfield Rural Fire
agreed to provide service under same terms
as the 2011 contract with possibility an
independent fire department located in
Dundas.
Mayor, Councilors and Committees
Council Work Session meeting set for
Monday, March 26 at 5:30 p.m.
Human Resource Committee meeting on
Monday, February 27 at 6:15 p.m.
Public Works Committee meeting on
Monday, March 12 at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Carroll, second by Ryan, to
adjourn the regular Council meeting at 8:52
p.m. MCU
Submitted by:
Attested by:
John McCarthy, Administrator/Clerk
Glenn Switzer, Mayor
DUNDAS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, January 23, 2012
Present:
Mayor Glenn Switzer;
Councilors Chad Pribyl, Ryan Carroll,
Grant Modory, Nathan Ryan
Staff Present: City Attorney Paula Callies,
City Engineer Tom McMahon, City
Administrator/Clerk John McCarthy,
Deputy Clerk Linda Ripka
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Switzer called the meeting to order
at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call taken; a quorum was present.
PUBLIC FORUM
Mayor Switzer called for members of the
public to address the Council. No one
spoke.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
approve Agenda with the addition of
hydrant use under New Business. Motion
Carried Unanimously (MCU)
CONSENT AGENDA
approve Consent Agenda:
Regular Meeting Minutes of January 9,
2012;
Special (Closed) Meeting Minutes of
January 9, 2012;
Accepting a Donation from the Waterford
Warriors Snowmobile Club, Inc.;
Approving Excess Collateral with Castle
Rock Bank;
Special Action Claims:
American Water Works Association 2012
Membership - $74.00;
Rice County Sheriff K-9 Contribution $250.00;
Rice County Auditor/Treasurer for 2012
Mills Town State Trail JPB - $100.00;
Expenditures - $37,937.70. MCU
OLD BUSINESS
Public Hearing on Fees and Charges
Motion by Modory, second by Pribyl, to
change the public hearing date on
Amending 101.02 Fees and Charges to
Monday, February 27, 2012 at 7:00 pm.
MCU
Bridgewater Heights Ice Rink Grant
MINUTE by MINUTE
authorize staff to prepare an application for
an Outdoor Recreation Grant to install
lights at the Bridgewater Heights ice rink.
Administrator McCarthy explained the
grant is a 50% match with allowance permitted for in-kind work and donations being
eligible to match. Councilor Pribyl
explained the Park and Recreation Advisory
Board recommend installing of the lights.
Councilor Modory suggested including the
warming building. Staff will also review
and reapply for prior grant if applicable
MCU
ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION
Ordinance 2012-01 An Ordinance
Deleting and Adding Language to Section
18 (“Flood Plain Overlay District”) of
Chapter 1500 of the Dundas City Code
Motion by Switzer, second by Ryan, to
approve Ordinance 2012-01. Administrator
McCarthy stated the required public hearing
was held by the Planning Commission on
January 19th on proposed amendments to
the flood plain ordinance as required by the
State of Minnesota and FEMA to revise the
respective flood insurance maps and text
revisions. City Engineer McMahon
reviewed the proposed flood plain map
zones. MCU
Resolution 2012-04 A Resolution Waiving
Sanitary Sewer Connection and Water
System Connection Charges for Certain
Residential Construction Commencing in
2012
approve Resolution 2012-04. After discussion involving the number of waivers, the
impact on the budget and the desire to promote building activity and continue with the
managed growth of the City of Dundas,
staff was instructed to return with a resolution to permit 15 waivers and have a end
time of September 30, 2012 building permit
issuance. Motion withdrawn.
NEW BUSINESS
Request for Funds for Annual Skating
Party
approve an amount for expenses not to
exceed $100 for the upcoming Annual City
Skating Park on February 11 from Noon to
3:00 p.m. at the Bridgewater Heights Park.
MCU
Hydrant Use
Councilor Modory ask if City can provide
use of the hydrant for watering an ice rink
on a pond in the in the Millstone area.
Concern was expressed on the liability to
the City.
Motion by Modory, second by Ryan, to
waive the hydrant fee for Steve Kvernmo
and charge for water used. MCU
REPORT OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES
City Attorney – Paula Callies
Discovery for Titan v. Dundas – Callies
gave an update on lawsuit. Administrator
McCarthy gave update on discovery process
on January 17th.
City Engineer – Tom McMahan
Meeting with Northfield: McMahon
reported on recent meeting with Northfield
staff on wastewater treatment agreement
and how fees are calculated. Next meeting
will be February 8th.
City Administrator/Clerk – John
McCarthy
Financial: McCarthy stated 2011 end of
year expenses look as if they will be about
$50,000 less than budget and gave update
on water, sewer and refuse funds.
Rejoice Church v. Dundas: McCarthy
reported oral arguments are scheduled for
February 7 in Owatonna.
Collection System Operator’s Conference:
McCarthy reported public works director
attended conference.
Councilor Pribyl gave update on Park and
Recreation Board meeting on January 17th..
ADJOURNMENT
adjourn the regular Council meeting at 8:49
p.m. MCU
Submitted by:
Attested by:
John McCarthy, Administrator/Clerk
Glenn Switzer, Mayor
DUNDAS PARKS & RECREATION
ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
Present: Chad Pribyl, Matt Detert, Emily
Zimmer, Lee Skaar, Deb Mikulecky.
Absent: Gordon Kelley
Also Present: City Administrator John
McCarthy
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call/Notification of Quorum
Chair Chad Pribyl opened the Regular
Meeting of the Dundas Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board at 7:00 p.m. at
Dundas City Hall. Roll call taken; quorum
present. Absent: Gordon Kelley.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Zimmer, second by Detert, to
approve the agenda. Motion Carried
Unanimously. (MCU)
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Pribyl, second by Detert, to
approve the meeting minutes of November
15, 2011. MCU
OLD BUSINESS
Skating Party Review
The turn out for this year’s skating party
was low, primarily due to the cold, windy
weather. Hot dogs were left over. Next year
a notice will include the Northfield News as
well as the Dundas Messenger.
Park Board Membership
One member position remains open. The
3-year term position is 2012 through 2014.
Intergovernmental Park Board Meeting
with Northfield
Northfield’s Park Board meets on the third
Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the
Northfield Public Library. A Dundas Park
Board member will continue to try to attend
one of these meetings.
Administrator’s Update – John McCarthy
Kiosk – McCarthy gave update and Park
Board asking Council for application to get
quotes. The dedication of the kiosk is
scheduled to be held during the Celebrate
Dundas 2012 event on June 30.
Outdoor Recreation Grant - McCarthy
provided update regarding the City’s intent
to apply for the grant specifically for lighting at the Bridgewater skating rink.
Park Signs – McCarthy reported the cost
for the wooden park signs for Pinnacle and
Millstone will be $200.00 a piece. There
was also a suggestion by the participants of
the Farmer’s Market to add a Stop and
Caution Sign at the sidewalk/driveway
February, 2012
intersection entrance to Mill Park.
Reservation Pavilion 2012 Policy
Motion by Pribyl, second by Zimmer, to
recommend Council include in the Parks
Reservation Rental Policy 2012, rule #5,
“Consumption is limited to the pavilion
shelter and an area within 25 feet on the
sides of the shelter facing the ball field
(south) and the Cannon River (west).”
Board members maintain a zero alcohol
policy in all other parks. MCU
Green Team Selection for May-August
2012
Motion by Detert, second by Skaar, to
approve the Northfield Swim Club as the
Dundas Green Team representatives for
May through August 2012 . MCU
NEW BUSINESS
Softball Field Maintenance
Board members requested the City
research the amount of financing it would
take to keep the softball field in Memorial
Park maintained and review the information
at a later meeting.
Easter Egg Hunt
This year’s Easter Egg Hunt was scheduled for Saturday, April 7th at 10:00 a.m.
There are roughly 4,000 eggs to be filled
with candy.
Motion by Pribyl, second by Mikulecky,
to request City Council authorize an
expense up to $200.00 to be used for the
2012 Easter Egg Hunt. MCU
OTHER BUSINESS
Council Report
Chair Pribyl reported there will be a public hearing on liquor fees at the February
27th City Council Meeting.
ITEMS FOR MARCH 13 MEETING
Easter Egg Hunt Preparation
Park Clean-Up
Administrator’s Update
Pancake Breakfast - report from
Mikulecky
Park Board Membership
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chair Pribyl reviewed the upcoming
announcements and meeting dates.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Zimmer, second by Mikulecky
to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:08 p.m.
MCU
Submitted by:
Attest:
Deb Mikulecky, Secretary
Chad Pribyl, Chair
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Elgin Woman is Oldest Verified Minnesotan
Anna Stoehr
** Editors Note: **
I had the privlage of knowing Annas son,
Marvin "Cactus" Stoehr. He died suddenly
in 2011, however, was still crawling in and
fixing harvestor silos in his 70's, as well as
playing in his old time band until his death.
Cactus often spoke of his mother, Anna. We
talked about doing a story about her a few
years ago, but at that time she was 106, and
he said she didn't feel the need for much
publicity. We are happy to share this story,
courtesy of The Post Bulletin.
ELGIN — One hundred and eleven-yearold Anna Stoehr was amazed to learn that
she is 45th on the validated list of the oldest
living people in the world. Her response,
“Oh, my gosh!”
Several years ago she said she was 62nd
from the top.
Stoehr, who lives in rural Elgin near
Potsdam, was adamant that she doesn’t
want to live as long as Besse Cooper, an
American who was born on Aug. 26, 1896,
and, at 115, is the oldest living woman in
the world.
“I wouldn’t want to be here that long,"
Stoehr said. "That’s four more years! By
that time I won’t even be able to get
around.”
That’s not to say she doesn’t love living.
“Everything is good in my life. I have
nothing to complain about," she said. "I
don’t think my life could have been better.”
When asked how it feels to be 111, she
responded, “The same as when I was 99.”
Stoehr was born on Oct. 15, 1900, in Iowa
to German immigrant parents Bertha and
Carl Rott (pronounced rut). Her longevity
doesn’t appear to have come from genetics
since her mother died in her early 80s and
her father died when he was 89.
Stoehr and her husband, Ernest, bought
the farm where she now lives in 1936. They
milked cows and she raised chickens. He
died in 1997.
“I’ve lived on a farm my whole life,” she
said. “But I’m not farming now. I just live
here. My grandsons own the land.”
The couple raised five children, and
Stoehr has outlived two of them, both of
whom died in June 2011. Her youngest
daughter, Carolyn, died of cancer, and her
son Marvin died suddenly. She cherishes
her three remaining children, Harlan Stoehr,
Lois Neighbors and Dorothy Wood.
Stoehr is remarkably active for her age.
She has frequent visitors and plays cards
with her nephew Wayne Siem of Mazeppa
and other family members who like to
engage her in a competitive game of 500.
She particularly loves Scrabble, which she
plays often with Lois, who, since becoming
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a widow several years ago, spends winters
with her mother.
Stoehr said she used to crochet, quilt and
read, but failing eyesight has made it impossible for her to pursue those pastimes. She
does not like to watch TV. But she still
bakes bread.
“It beats the bread that you buy,” she said.
And she’s proud of the fact that her daughters also bake their own bread.
Stoehr has no advice about why she has
lived to be 111.
“For goodness sake, I don’t have an
answer to a question like that. I did nothing," she said. "And it’s not luck. It’s all in
the good Lord’s hands.”
She did, however, offer some general
advice.
“All you need in life is a place to stay and
food," she said. "The rest are gifts from God
that you can do without.”
There are 71 people on the validated living
supercentenarians list who range in age
from 110 to 115 years old. Twenty-five of
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Spain and Germany. It is estimated that
there are 300-450 living supercentenarians,
but the ages of all except the 71 validated
people has not been verified by the
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This lead to his featured role in Road Dogs,
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JER-DOG continues to bring his partyanimal persona to small towns, comedy
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Support the American Red Cross During Red Cross Month
Across the country, the American Red
Cross is reminding communities that March
is Red Cross Month, a time to commemorate Red Cross involvement.
Every two seconds, someone in the Unites
States needs blood. By making an appointment to donate blood this month, you can
help the Red Cross meet the needs of
patients in your community and across the
nation.
Thanks to the generous everyday support
of blood and platelet donors, the Red Cross
can help ensure every patient has the blood
products they need, no matter when or
where they are needed.
Red Cross Month was first proclaimed in
1943 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Since that time, every president, including
President Barack Obama, has designated
March as Red Cross Month. The American
Red Cross is synonymous with helping people, and has been doing so for more than
130 years.
Rice County Habitat for Humanity Seeking Applicants
Rice County Habitat for Humanity is
accepting applications for our homeownership program. Basic qualifications are:
1. Need for housing (their current place is
inadequate or unsafe OR they're paying too
much of their income for rent)
2. Has the ability to pay $500 $700/month for a 0% interest mortgage +
utilities
3. Is ready for the long term commitment
and responsibility of owning a home
4. Is willing to put in 350 hours of sweat
equity (time spent building their home)
5. All household members are legal residents
6. Lives in Rice County (and has for at
least the last year)
7. Household income is between $22,000
and $36,000/annually
There are lots of reasons people don’t
apply to Habitat. Some of them are:
• They simply don't know about it
• They don't know how
• They think they won't qualify
• Their pride stands in their way
Help us change that! Approach someone
that you think might be in need of housing.
A full application can be printed from our
website: habitatricecounty.org. For more
information call 507-744-2933.
Habitat for Humanity is NOT a give-away
program. Partner families buy the home.
Habitat is NOT a quick fix to short-time
housing needs or crises. Habitat offers an
affordable, long-term housing opportunity.
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make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a
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card or driver’s license, or two other forms
of identification are required at check-in.
Individuals who are 17 years of age (16
with parental permission in some states),
weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate
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donors 18 years of age and younger also
have to meet certain height and weight
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giving individuals and communities, the
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supplier of blood products to hospitals
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Global Cinema Series Brings the
Best in Contemporary International
Film to Carleton
An ongoing series of films at Carleton
College’s Weitz Center for Creativity is
showcasing the best of contemporary cinema from around the world. The Global
Cinema series, presented by the College’s
Department of Cinema and Media Studies
and curated by assistant professor Jay Beck,
is presented Wednesday evenings during the
winter term in the Weitz Center for
Creativity Cinema. All screenings are free
and open to the public.
Upcoming films in the series include:
March 7: “Monsoon Wedding” (India,
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2001). Directed by Mira Nair. Set in modern-day India, the film follows the Verma
family as they prepare for their daughter’s
arranged wedding. As relatives arrive from
around the world, the father’s rejection of
modernity and the daughter’s secret affair
cause tensions in the family.
For more information about all screenings,
including disability accommodations, contact Carleton College Director of the Arts
Steve Richardson at (507) 222-4389. The
Weitz Center for Creativity is located at 320
Third Street East in Northfield.
Calling All Artists for Small Works!!!
The Northfield Arts Guild is seeking artwork for small WORKS, a juried show that
opens in August 2012. Deadline for submission is May 15, 2012.
All media will be accepted. Each entry
must be self-contained and measure 6" x 6"
x 12" or smaller. For two-dimensional
work, these dimensions must include the
frame. The exhibition will be open from
August 8 until September 15, 2012.
See www.northfieldartsguild.org for more
information.
A Falling Out
A Falling Out is a new play by Christine
Kallman. Her play will be read at the
Northfield Arts Guild Theater on Sunday,
March 11 at 4:00 pm.
This reading is the capstone project for an
Individual Artist Grant in cooperation with
the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council,
Inc. through funding from the Minnesota
State Legislature.
Cast List:
Phil
Justin Freeze
Elma
Rachel Haider
Rochelle
Alison Haider
Damion/Wexman
Tristan Rholl
Nussmeier
T McKinley
Corporal Sunday
Tom Ett
Stage Directions Reader Teresa Tillson
Announcer
Dan Kallman
Stage Manager
Cindy Robinson
Norhfield Senior Lock-in NEEDS YOU!
Parents of Juniors and Seniors are needed
to help chaperone a shift at this year's
Senior Lock-In! It will be held on Friday,
May 25 from 10:00 p.m. until Saturday,
May 26th at 5:00 a.m.; the night is divided
into two 4 hour shifts. Please contact Jill
Ertl, [email protected] if you are able
to help chaperone or make a donation for
this year's Lock-In event.
Save the date!
March 31
Home and Garden Business Showcase
Northfield Arena ~ 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Home and Garden Business Expo Awardwinning Minnesota garden designer and
writer Don Engebretson "The Renegade
Gardener" will be our keynote speaker giving 3 presentations throughout the day.
Come visit an exciting mix of home, garden
and business exhibitors. Register for great
door prizes!
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Save the date!
May 11 - Girls Nite Out
Gather your girlfriends for a fun night!
Shop the eclectic, one-of-a-kind shops and
boutiques in Northfield’s historic downtown and enjoy fabulous sales, giveaways,
hors d’oeuvres and refreshments in the
stores as well as dining-out specials, followed by live entertainment at The Grand
Event Center, recently voted one of The
Knot’s Best of Weddings 2010 Winners for
Reception Venues in Minnesota.
Save the date!
May 19 - Northfield Garden Club
Plant Sale
8:00 am to Noon, Bridge Square (507)
645-2254 for more info.
Save the date!
June 2-October 27
Riverwalk Market Fair Summer Market
Every Saturday (except DJJDays) from 9
am to 1 pm along the Cannon River
between 5th and 2nd Streets in Downtown
Northfield
Does your group or organization
have an announcement?
E-mail:
[email protected]
or call/fax
507-527-2492.
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February, 2012
Little Known Facts
All Because of the Ice Queen
Some of you may remember Sonja Henie,
although it was a long time ago. She was
born in Norway in 1912, and like just about
everybody else in Norway, when she was
old enough to walk, she was old enough to
ice skate. Just about every neighborhood in
Norway has a lake or pond nearby that
freezes over in winter, and just as kids learn
to swim at an early age in our country, in
Norway kids learn to skate.
Well Sonja really took to skating. She was
a natural competitor and for those of you
who know the story, soon she began training for skating competitions and winning
just about whatever competition she
entered. In 1923, at the tender age of only
11 years old, she won the Norwegian championship. The next year she went to the
Olympics. She didn’t get a medal that year,
but that only made her more determined.
She kept working and practicing, believing
that one day she’d be the best there was.
And soon she was.
But there was more to this innovative
young woman. You see skating at that time
was, well, for lack of a better term, stodgy.
Skaters performed almost like stiff robots,
doing their routines like they were almost as
frozen as the ice they were skating on. And
that’s where Sonja brought a flash of style
and character to skating. Sonja Henie literally revolutionized the sport by adding
beautiful music and costumes to her skating
routines, and devising stunning, adventurous choreography
In 1927 she won the World’s
Championships and ice skating was never
the same again. She went on to dominate
the international skating scene like no one
ever had before and like no one has since.
Sonja won an unbelievable 10 straight
World’s Championships and the gold medal
in the next three consecutive Olympics.
In 1936 she turned professional. She
came to America and began touring the
country in traveling ice shows. She even
starred in movies, and eventually on television. In today’s terms, Sonja was Kristi
Yamaguchi, Katarina Witt, and Nancy
Kerrigan all rolled into one.
But in the late 1940s and early 1950s
Sonja Henie transformed the world of ice
skating for a second time. Sonja was per-
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forming in an ice show at an ice rink near
Los Angeles, and before her show, the
owner used a newfangled device he’d
invented to prepare the ice for Sonia. Up
until now, it took an entire crew of men to
scrape the ice for her, followed by men with
misters and squeegees, to give Sonja a
clean, crisp surface of new ice. It was
effective, but very expensive for rink owners.
But this rink owner had a Jeep modified
with lawn mower blades, and the machine
resurfaced the ice faster and better than any
crew of workers could. Sonja immediately
bought the machine from the rink owner,
and wherever she went, other rink owners
saw the machine, called up the inventor,
and ordered a machine, too. It’s a Little
Known Fact that Norwegian ice skating
queen Sonja Henie was the primary force
that brought the world the ice resurfacing
machine invented by Frank J. Zamboni.
February, 2012
Jokes are pretty universal…Ole & Lena
jokes, Polish jokes, Yo Mama jokes, Blond
jokes…each with just a slightly different
twist. And some are just stupider (is that a
word?) than others. I, Tina, the blond one,
just received the following ‘Blond Jokes’
email from my cousin, another thick
skinned blond. As we’ve said before,
“Those who laugh at themselves will never
cease to be amused.” Some are old, some
are new. Some are knee slappers and others
groaners. So in your quest for something to
laugh at today…’have at it…and be
amused!’
A blonde & her husband are lying in bed
listening to their next door neighbor's dog.
It has been in the backyard barking for
hours & hours.
The blonde jumps up out of bed and says,
‘I've had enough of this.’ She goes downstairs.
The blonde finally comes back up to bed
and her husband says, ‘The dog is still barking, what have you been doing?’
The blonde says, ‘I put the dog in our
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Tina and Lena
backyard. Let's see how THEY like it!’
Did you hear about the two blondes who
froze to death in a drive-in movie?
They had gone to see 'Closed for the
Winter.'
A blonde was driving home after a game
& got caught in a really bad hailstorm. Her
car was covered with dents, so the next day
she took it to a repair shop. The shop owner
saw that she was a blonde, so he decided to
have some fun... He told her to go home and
blow into the tail pipe really hard, & all the
dents would pop out.
So, the blonde went home, got down on
her hands & knees & started blowing into
her tailpipe. Nothing happened, so she blew
a little harder & still nothing happened.
Her blonde roommate saw her & asked,
'What are you doing?' The first blonde told
her how the repairman had instructed her to
blow into the tail pipe in order to get all the
dents to pop out. The roommate rolled her
eyes & said, 'Uh, like hello! You need to roll
up the windows first.'
Did you hear about the blonde checking
alligators in the swamp for some shoes?
A blonde was shopping at Target & came
across a shiny silver thermos. She was quite
fascinated by it, so she picked it up & took
it to the clerk to ask what it was.
The clerk said, 'Why, that's a thermos...it
keeps hot things hot and cold things cold.'
'Wow,’ said the blonde, 'that's
amazing...I'm going to buy it!' So she
bought the thermos & took it to work the
next day.
Her boss saw it on her desk. 'What's that,'
he asked?
'Why, that's a thermos. It keeps hot things
hot & cold things cold,' she replied.
Her boss inquired, 'What do you have in
it?'
The blond replied, 'Two popsicles & a cup
of coffee.'
This blonde turns on her computer one
morning at work. As it comes to life, suddenly smoke starts billowing out the back.
Frantically, she calls tech support and asks,
"Are you guys having a fire down there?"
Three blondes were walking through the
forest when they came upon a set of tracks.
The first blonde said, "Those are deer
tracks."?
The second blonde said, "No, those are elk
tracks."?
The third blonde said, "You're both wrong,
those are moose tracks."?
The blondes were still arguing when the
train hit them.
Can’t finish without adding this one, a
sure crowd pleaser:
Last year at this time Tina, (a blond) and
Torvald replaced all the windows in their
farmhouse. Just last week Tina answers the
phone and it’s the window company.
Window guy: “How are you liking your
windows?”
Tina: “Oh, they’re wonderful. So energy
efficient, just like you said they’d be.”
Window guy: “Are you having any problems with them?”
Tina: “No, not at all.”
Window guy: “Then . . . is there some reason why. . . you haven’t paid for them yet?”
Tina: “Well, Sir, you told us when we
bought them that within a year they would
pay for themselves.” She hung up, shaking
her head, “I’ll bet he felt so stupid.”
GOOD NEWS!
We will get to see you at the MN State
Fair, as well! We have the pleasure of opening the MN State Fair’s Heritage Square
Stage on Thursday and Friday mornings,
August 23rd and 24th . . . Showtimes:
10:30, 11:30 12:30. This will be our 8th run
at the prestigious MN State Fair. A treat!
And an Honor! Even better if we see YOU
there!
HINT FOR SUDOKU
(Answers on pg. 13)
SOLUTION FOR SUDOKU
Page 16
February, 2012
February: A Month with an Extra Day
February ends but, though in the other
eleven months we flip the page of the calendar over onto the next month after 30 or
31 days, we never do so when it is the
month of February. Instead we do so after
the 28th day which is the last day of this
month. That is, it is the last day three out of
four years when it has 28 days. This year is
not one of those three but it is one of those
years that has one extra day. Where
February is always the month with the least
number of days this year it gives us an extra.
This is something that happens every four
years on a year that can be evenly divided
Governor Dayton Proclaims March 4-10
Minnesota Agriculture Week
Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed
March 4-10 as Minnesota Agriculture
Week. The designation is an effort to raise
awareness of the positive and important
contributions agriculture makes to
Minnesota’s economy and its people.
Nearly one in five jobs in the state are
linked to agriculture. And according to the
U. S. Department of Agriculture National
Agricultural Statistics Service, Minnesota
agriculture generated $15.1 billion in farm
income and $5 billion in exports in 2010.
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Commissioner Dave Frederickson says it’s
important for all Minnesotans to recognize
the contributions agriculture makes to our
state, the nation and the world.
“Minnesota’s farmers and ranchers make
Keeping your name
in front of your
potential customers
is an essential part of
marketing your business
in todays
competitive market
Place your ad in the next issue of
the Dundas Messenger.
Call Terry at 507-951-7417 or
email:
[email protected]
by Mary Ann Henry
by 4. Leap Year was added to the calendar
to make the calendar year nearly the same
as the solar year which is the time required
for the sun to pass the vernal equinox twice.
This extra day is given to us once every four
years and makes it a year of 366 days
instead of one of 365 days.
Where February will always be the month
of fewer days than any of the other month it
has many days of great importance just like
the others do. The country’s first president
was born on February 22 and another well
known president was born in February as
well who was in office during the civil war
and worked in the freeing of the slaves. This
was Lincoln who was assassinated while in
office. In February each year we honor all
presidents in a national holiday named
Presidents Day. The second day is a day
called ground hog day when all wait to see
if the little ground hog named Phil will
come out to let us know if we will have six
more weeks of winter and if he predicted
right this year spring will be here in two
weeks. We must not forget that romantic
day we celebrate each year on February 14.
When we have that extra day in February
that year is called Leap Year which is suppose to be a year when it is okay for a lady
to ask a gentleman of her choice to marry
her which often makes for good natured
teasing for those marrying in Leap Year. I
received a card in the month of December
2011 telling me to keep a date in May 2012
open for their wedding. I wondered why the
so far ahead notice and now have figured it
out, the bride to be wanted all to know the
asking had happened before their Leap Year
marriage.
Many Februarys weren’t ones where winter was enjoyable and many were glad after
the winter of 2011 that it was a month of
only 28 days and happy this one with has an
extra day. Many people have said how great
a month it is and to have 29 days instead of
28 to enjoy the many spring like days.
A thought to ponder over before the winter is over is what I have heard over the
years that no snowflakes are alike but I
can’t see how this can be since there are so
many and all melt quickly not making it
possible to closely compare. I guess no one
will ever know for sure so let it pass and
don’t, just like me, lose any sleep over it.
such a positive impact on the world around
them,” says Frederickson. “These men and
women work hard each day to grow wholesome and healthy food and produce fuel for
our vehicles. All this is done with an emphasis on environmental stewardship and a concern for the generations to come.”
Minnesota Agriculture Week is being recognized in conjunction with National Ag
Week. 2012 marks the 39th anniversary of
the national celebration.
WELLSTONE COMMONS WELLSTONE COMMONS
SENIOR COMMUNITY Affordable Housing Designed For
Independent Adults 62+
Located in a peaceful neighborhood in beautiful historic Northfield, Wellstone
Commons offers affordable rents for income qualified seniors 62 years of age
and better. Advantage Services provides support services designed to help
residents live independently in a caring community. Wellstone Commons
boasts a large community room with full kitchen, accessible computer lab, on
site laundry, gazebo and garden for residents.
• Rents based on income for
qualified applicants
• Comfortable 1 bedroom homes
• Controlled access entry
• Elevator, handy laundry
facilities plus much more
For more information call
(507) 645-4146
Rental Guidelines: Income qualified seniors 62+ years of age will pay rent
based on income. Contact property manager for details.
Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom units
Building Amenities
• Controlled access entry
• On-site laundry facilities
• Community room with full kitchen
• Quality senior living with modern conveniences
NOW
LEASING
For more information or to arrange a tour, call Wellstone Commons
at 507-645-4146 or email mailto:[email protected]
408 N. Spring St., Northfield, MN
Visit us at www.commonbond.org
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY

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