Every year at this time something good happen

The Minnewaska Jay-cees along with the Starbuck VFW Post #4582 and their Auxiliaries will continue a tradition that was started 21 years ago.  That is helping families in need during the holiday with their Christmas Care program.

So the Jaycees and the VFW are asking that you remember these families that are not so fortunate during this holiday season by reaching out to a family in need in several ways

1)  You can make a monetary donation at First National Bank, Bremer Bank or Lowry State Bank.

2)  You can donate a new gift for an adult or child at any local church, or the banks in Starbuck, or Lowry.

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3) If you know of a family or older person that could use some help during the holiday please call Dick and Lori Woodbury at (320) 334-1555 or Ray and Carol Holten at 239-2621.

Many thanks to the local businesses, churches, banks, and all the community members for donating to our program.  Without their support this program would not be possible

The annual Christmas Care will be starting at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 19. All of the gifts and donated money will be distributed to families until 1:00 pm

Registration for the 2009 American Red Cross Relay For Life is offically underway, according to Michelle Moore event chairperson.

Former and Current cancer patients, those who have lost a loved on to cancer, families, businesses, civic organizations, and the general public are invited to take part in this annual and equally exciting team event.

Relay For Life takes place from 6:00 pm on Friday, June 19th and runs until 6:00 am, on Saturday, June 20th at the Pope County Fairgrounds

Teams from Companies, churches, organizations, hospitals and schools collect donations and can win individual and team prizes for their efforts.

"Relay For Life brings the progress against cancer to the forefront", said Michell Moore. "Many participants are our famil, friend, and neghbors who have dealth with cancer themselves.  Their involvement is proof of the grogress that has been not only reducing death rates, but also in the quality of life following cancer treatment.

"The funds raised enable us to continue our investment in the fight against cancer through research, education, advocacy and patient services", said Nancy Pederson.  "Thanks to the generosity of local corporate sponsors, the money raised by participants goes directly to the American Cancer Society's lifesaving programs."

Information about how to form a team or become involved in Relay For Life is available from the American Cancer Society at (320) 763-7430 or online at wwwrelayforlife.org.

Dollars raised through Relay For Life are provideing hope to people in the community.  For cancer information, day to day help, or emotional support, call (800) 227-2345 or visit www cancer.org.

Friends,

The first two cabins have arrived, but we need to rent a crane to get them on site  They are in the parking lot, but are on supports off the ground so that they can be roloaded on the trucks when the crane arrives.  The other two cabins will come the same day as the crane and will be put on the foundations.  March 2nd is the anticipated date, if the weather is good. 

Matt Feigum, Manager
Glacial Lakes State Park
25080 County Road 41.
Starbuck, MN. 56381
320-239-2860
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From the Minneapolis Star Tribune