Lend A Hand  -  Help the move

The Pope County Humane Society is seeking some volunteers with the first stage of moving to their new location for CATS Thrift Shop. I received a telephone call today asking for volunteers to help with the first round of transferring shelving and supplies from the current location at Central Square to the new location near Pamida. Specifically, Rose Ann is looking for at least 2-3 volunteers that have access to trucks (preferably covered trucks since the weather is looking like a lot of rain) sometime this week to begin moving the shelving and supplies. The entire move will take place in various shifts/stages, but they would like the initial move to be this week sometime so that they can begin to pack up merchandise to go on to the shelving this weekend. Do we have some volunteers that are willing/able to help out? If so, please let me know what days/times we are available so that we can help them out!

Monday, April 30, 2012

The big three, that’s pretty much what remains to be done before ending the current legislative session. A tax reform bill is being negotiated with the Governor, and the bonding bill still has not been finalized. Those two items need to be resolved before we take up the Vikings’ stadium bill, which is the third piece of this three-legged stool. Of course, the stadium bill is the one that sucks the air out of the room in terms of media coverage and constituent attention.

The main author of the stadium bill in the House, Rep. Morrie Lanning of Moorhead has said all along that those other items need to be taken care of before we turn to the issue of the Vikings. Gov. Dayton would like the stadium bill taken up immediately, but that’s not going to happen without a global agreement on the other two bills.

Fine Art Fundraiser at Pope County Museum

Original paintings, prints and a craft item or two are up for bids.  The Pope County Historical Society is holding a silent auction of "gently used art." Paintings, prints, photographs and sculptures have been contributed by collectors and artists to benefit the museum. Bidding begins on Tuesday, May 8, at noon with free admission all week. Bid up to 3:00 pm at our open house on Saturday, May 12, 10-4:00.

Artwork available includes original paintings by Mayme Kalina, Nancy Olson, Raleigh Kinney, and Becky Rae; a Serigraph print by David Koos; and a sculpture by David Lent. Also available are birdhouses by Cedric Zemke, and prints by Terry Redlin, Ian Ramsay, Colleen Sgroi, Ava Freeman, Robert Atkinson Fox and many others. There is something for everyone.

All proceeds will benefit the Pope County Museum. Call 320-634-3293 or visit popecountymuseum.com for more information

Monday, April 23, 2012

In what could be the final week of the session, legislators will have their plates full as we attempt to wrap up several major bills. A bonding bill that would have funded the restoration of our state capital over the next four years was defeated by a single vote on the House floor last week. It has since been “re-packaged” as part of a larger bonding bill that would provide funding for other projects around the state, but its future is uncertain, as well.

Those who want a larger bonding bill, more in line with the Governor’s call for nearly $800 million, will not like this new package, either. It actually cuts about $70 million from statewide projects, while still keeping the roughly $220 million for the capital restoration. I was surprised to see the original restoration bill defeated, as the Democrats had promised to deliver enough votes to ensure its passage. They did have 11 members vote for the plan, but since it needed 81 votes to pass (60 percent majority) and two Republicans were absent that day, the bill fell one vote short of passage. There is broad support to get started with the renovation plan, as both the exterior and interior of the 100-plus year old structure are in desperate need of repair. I am hopeful that we can agree on a plan to get this important remodeling project underway soon. As the bill was being debated on the House floor, one legislator held up a 15-pound piece of limestone that had fallen off the building to illustrate the immediate need for attention to our capital building.

Official - 2012 Heritage Schedule of Events

The following Schedule is tentative. Updates will be posted as received

Printable 2012 - Heritage Days Schedule(pdf 32.2kb)

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THURSDAY, July 5th   5:00 pm - Queen's Style Show at the Community Center 5:00 to 9:00 - Kentucky Thunder Band at Franny's Bar and Grill 9:30 pm - Movie in the City Park - Concessions by Glacial Hills Elementary
FRIDAY, July 6th   4:30 pm - Junior Golf Tournament Ages 14 and under, 15, 16, and 17 At the Minnewaska Golf Course 5:00-8:00pm - Starbuck Fire Dept. Pork Feed at the Fire Hall 8:00pm-12:00am - Johnny Holm's Band
SATURDAY, July7th   6:30 am - Starbuck Invitational - 18 Holes at the Minnewaska Golf Course 7:00 am to 12:00pm - Fly in Pancake Breakfast at the Starbuck Airport 7:00 am - Registration for Heritage Days 5k and 10k Run at the Starbuck City Park (Registration Form) 8:00 am - Heritage Days 5k and 10K Run - Starbuck City Park 8:00 am - 3:00 pm - Depot Society and Starbuck School Museum    open house - serving food at the Starbuck Depot 9:00 am-1:00 pm - Minnewaska Lutheran Home bake sale, demos, white elephant gifts, raffles, coffee hour and lunch 9:00am-3:00pm Craft Fair Downtown Starbuck 10:00am Push, Pedal & Pull Competition
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Inflatables for kids by Craft Fair 10:00am-3:00pm "Kiss the Cyldesdales" 10:00 am - Push, Pedal Pull Tractor Cometition at the Starbuck Depot - sponsored by the Minnewaska Jaycees 10:30 am to 1:30 pm - Kiddie Carnival by the Starbuck Depot 10:30 am to 1:30 pm Pony rides by  Lahr's  - West of the Depot 11:00 am - Miss Minnewaska Queen's Brunch At the Starbuck Community Center 1:00 pm - Ladies & Mens 9 Hole Starbuck Invitational at the Minnewaska Golf Course 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Bar-B-Que Picnic by the Starbuck Chamber at the 7:00pm  4th Annual Variety Show Starbuck Community Center and Queen's Cake Walk 7:00 pm - Annual Beach Party at the Starbuck City Beach - Sponsored by the Minnewaksa Youth For Christ/Campus Life and the Brang Foundation. 10:00 pm - Fireworks - Sponsored by the Minnewaska Jaycees
SUNDAY, July 8th   10:00 am Community Church Service at City Park Band Shell 11:00 am Immanuel Lutheran Church Barbecue Hamburger Dinner 11:00 am Miss Minnewaska Visiting Royalty Queen's Brunch at the Starbuck Community Center 1:00 pm - Kiddie Parade Sponsored by the Starbuck Area Chamber of Commerce 1:30 pm Grand Parade in Beautiful Downtown Starbuck MN Miss Minnewaska Queen's Coronation to be held in the city park following the Grand Parade