Dassel native Dr. Tim Tomlinson will speak on “The Road Less Traveled: The Joy of the Journey” 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at Dassel History Center, 901 Front St. N. This event will take place during the city’s Red Rooster Days celebration.
Throughout Meeker County, there has been a long and varied history of women’s clubs. Most of the clubs started in an era when few women worked outside of the home and provided the women with social and community outlets. Here’s a look at three such clubs.
Are you watching the Olympics? My husband and I have been drawn in, and we’ve been enjoying watching men’s and women’s gymnastics, swimming, diving and trap shooting, as well as some things that are unfamiliar to us, like handball. It’s inspiring to hear the athletes’ stories, especially all that Minnesota gymnast Suni Lee has overcome since the last summer Olympics.
If you’re at all like me, it probably feels like we’ve already been through at least three different presidential election years so far this year. And given the pace of events, it’s a good bet that between now and November, there’s more to come. The presidential contest has so thoroughly dominated our attention — not to mention news cycle after news cycle — that even the Senate and House races have pretty much disappeared from view. In this environment, the central role that ordinary Americans play — except as poll respondents — isn’t even an afterthought.
I spend many summer days with my great-niece, Lily, while her dad works 12-hour days. Lily turns 3 at the end of February. She is a fish, so we swim and play water games. We are happy mermaids, because I love to swim. Lily also is a monkey and climbs anything and everything. I do not follow her climbing antics. I keep both of my feet solidly on the ground while encouraging Lily to be brave and climb.
Teenagers are busier than ever: work, sports, extra-curricular activities, friends, school, thinking about the future, family, future careers, social media and more. But at the library, we like to offer teens opportunities to hang out, collaborate and create. We are excited by how many teens have attended our programs this summer so far, and we hope to see more in the upcoming weeks!
What occurred at the Meeker County Planning and Zoning public forum July 23, regarding solar and wind electricity generation, was a disappointment to say the least. Despite 13 of 15 speakers at the public hearing who requested more flexibility in the setbacks and small acreage placement of solar panels and wind generators, the Planning and Zoning Commission passed a new 1,320-foot setback.
What are you likely to find in every toy box, diaper bag, children’s play area, and childhood bedroom? Stuffed animals! Now more commonly referred to as “stuffies,” these classic toys are great companions for kids of all ages. Like I mentioned in my last column, Bruce the bear is a very popular stuffie that kids enjoy seeking out in the children’s section. Stuffies are a fun component at the Litchfield Public Library!
How is your summer going? My summer is a mix of family events including one wedding, church responsibilities, household projects, gardening, Bible study, babysitting, time with friends, reading, classic book club, writing, sitting on the deck, grilling, salad making, and being outside, preferably by any lake or at Anderson Gardens.
They say a picture’s worth a thousand words, and while this column isn’t going to be quite that long, there is a lot we can glean from this historic photo of 202 Sibley Ave. N. With some close inspection and the help of old newspapers, not only can we surmise the date to within a couple of weeks but also the reason for the photograph.