30 June 2010
Alexandria to Turn Purple Next Week!
In preparation for next week's Douglas County Relay for Life event, purple ribbons will be tied around various lampposts throughout downtown. The Relay for Life kicks off on Friday 9 July at 6:00pm on Citizen's Field, and goes through to Saturday morning. Anyone interested in helping tie purple ribbons is requested to meet at Big Ole on Monday 5 July at 6:00pm.
Independence Day Boat Parade - Lake Carlos
The 31st Annual Lake Carlos 4th of July Boat Parade will begin at 10:30am near the Carlos/Darling bridge. Bring your kids, your dog, your boat, and your independent spirit out to Lake Carlos for this fun, family event to celebrate our independence as a nation.
29 June 2010
Disc Golf Returns to Alexandria
In a very controversial move, the Fillmore Park Disc Golf Course was removed last year due to many complaints by neighbors of destruction and trespassing to their property by disc golfers. Since then, the community has been without a course, leaving the many disc golfers in the area without a local place to play.
In steps the new Y to save the day!
No decision was made as to when the equipment from the Fillmore Park Disc Golf Course would be re-installed on a northwest piece of land on the Y property, though the reports say that the disc golf course will be free to use, Y fees will not apply.
Now ... in the Gran Torino words of Clint Eastwood ... "Stay off my lawn" or lose your disc golf course. Ha!
In steps the new Y to save the day!
No decision was made as to when the equipment from the Fillmore Park Disc Golf Course would be re-installed on a northwest piece of land on the Y property, though the reports say that the disc golf course will be free to use, Y fees will not apply.
Now ... in the Gran Torino words of Clint Eastwood ... "Stay off my lawn" or lose your disc golf course. Ha!
Welcome, Colt Jack Anderson!
On 8 June 2010, Mandy (Thiele) Anderson gave birth to her first child, Colt Jack, in Alexandria. Colt weighed 7lbs. 8oz. and measured 22" long.
Mandy, her husband Bob, and Colt are home in Alex ... and are doing very well. Please join me in congratulating Mandy and her family on this amazing event!
28 June 2010
Welcome, Parker Bliss Olsen!
Christa, Aaron (Class of 1998), and Parker are back home in Eugene and are doing extremely well. Please join me in congratulating the Olsens on this fabulously blessed event!
21 June 2010
Free Root Beer Float Concert
On Saturday 26 June there will be a free concert given by the Honor Band at this year's Vikingland Band Festival, the Nøtterøy School Band from Norway, as well as our own Jefferson High School Marching Band. The informal concert will take place at the high school, starting at 6:00pm. Free root beer floats and face painting begin at 4:30pm. Watch as both bands will play their summer repertoire, as well as join together for a performance. Bring the kids and make this a fun family affair!
Vikingland Band Festival Marches Into Town on Sunday
The 26th annual Vikingland Band Festival will be held on Sunday 27 June 2010. 22 bands will be competing for the coveted Grand Champion award. The Honor Guard will step off from 4th and Broadway at 1:30pm.
Jerry "The Voice of Alexandria" and Margaret VanKempen, long-time supporters of the Jefferson High School Marching Band, will serve as this year's Grand Marshals. The Nøtterøy School Band, a group all the way from Norway, will serve as this year's Honor Band with expected step off at 2:22pm. The parade will wrap with the Mankato 77 Lancers.
From what I understand, the Alex band is much smaller this year, even tapping into 8th graders to march. Should be interesting, given when we were in high school the band pushed 300. Be sure to get your chairs downtown early ... the visiting crowds still begin marking their territory on Broadway on Friday night!
Jerry "The Voice of Alexandria" and Margaret VanKempen, long-time supporters of the Jefferson High School Marching Band, will serve as this year's Grand Marshals. The Nøtterøy School Band, a group all the way from Norway, will serve as this year's Honor Band with expected step off at 2:22pm. The parade will wrap with the Mankato 77 Lancers.
From what I understand, the Alex band is much smaller this year, even tapping into 8th graders to march. Should be interesting, given when we were in high school the band pushed 300. Be sure to get your chairs downtown early ... the visiting crowds still begin marking their territory on Broadway on Friday night!
16 June 2010
Celebrate Dairy Month with Lunch on the Farm
The Douglas County American Dairy Association invites the public to a “Lunch on the Farm” event at the Bill Dropik farm on Saturday 19 June 2010.
The event is slated to run from 11:00am-3:00pm.
Free cheeseburgers and malts will be served. There will also be a petting zoo, face painting and clown.
The farm is located next to the old Trophy’s on Highway 27 East by Nelson.
June is Dairy Month – an opportunity to thank the farmers who contribute so much, not only healthy food products but to the economy as well.
The event is slated to run from 11:00am-3:00pm.
Free cheeseburgers and malts will be served. There will also be a petting zoo, face painting and clown.
The farm is located next to the old Trophy’s on Highway 27 East by Nelson.
June is Dairy Month – an opportunity to thank the farmers who contribute so much, not only healthy food products but to the economy as well.
YMCA is open!
I'm late on posting this but still think it's exciting and relevant.
The Alexandria YMCA is open for business! Located on Co. Rd. 82, near Tastefully Simple, the YMCA is offering plenty of classes for fitness and fun, as well as onsite daycare.
Watch for Kate Heydt while you're there ... she's a YMCA big-wig, now!
The Alexandria YMCA is open for business! Located on Co. Rd. 82, near Tastefully Simple, the YMCA is offering plenty of classes for fitness and fun, as well as onsite daycare.
Watch for Kate Heydt while you're there ... she's a YMCA big-wig, now!
Midway Mall Cinema 9 now has 3D
Theater 6 is now equipped with 3D technology! Currently playing in 3D is Shrek Forever After. Proper 3D glasses are available for use at the theater and tickets cost an extra $2 per person. Be sure to return those glasses, however ... they'll cost you $25 to keep! 3D in Alex ... I'm pretty stoked! :)
MS TRAM rides through Alexandria
The 21st annual MS TRAM (The Ride Across Minnesota) will take place at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on July 25, 26 and 30. Alexandria is the first and last stop on the six-day bicycle tour coordinated by the Minnesota chapter of the National MS Society.
About 1,000 bicyclists are expected to participate. They’ll ride through Alexandria, Little Falls, Pequot Lakes, Wadena and Fergus Falls before finishing back in Alexandria.
The bicyclists will exit the fairgrounds between 5:00-8:00am on 26 July and are expected to return between 10:00am-3:00pm on 30 July.
About 1,000 bicyclists are expected to participate. They’ll ride through Alexandria, Little Falls, Pequot Lakes, Wadena and Fergus Falls before finishing back in Alexandria.
The bicyclists will exit the fairgrounds between 5:00-8:00am on 26 July and are expected to return between 10:00am-3:00pm on 30 July.
Biplane Event at Chandler Field
The American Barnstormers Tour is making Alexandria its final stop in a seven-city, four-state Midwest tour on July 3-5.
The free event will feature as many as 20 historically restored vintage aircraft from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s on display and in the air.
The public can come and go as they choose, according to Todd Roth, manager of the Alexandria Airport.
Roth added he is working on getting vintage tractors from the same time period, along with old cars, motorcycles, boats and a fire truck.
Weather permitting, all of the aircraft and vehicles will be on display from 10:00am to 6:00pm each day. Concessions will be available.
The barnstorming pilots, dressed in costumes from their plane’s era, plan to do at least one “parade of flight” on each of the three days. They may also fly over the Lake Carlos boat parade on Independence Day.
Air rides will also be offered for $60 per passenger.
For more information, visit the website, http://www.americanbarnstormerstour.com/.
The free event will feature as many as 20 historically restored vintage aircraft from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s on display and in the air.
The public can come and go as they choose, according to Todd Roth, manager of the Alexandria Airport.
Roth added he is working on getting vintage tractors from the same time period, along with old cars, motorcycles, boats and a fire truck.
Weather permitting, all of the aircraft and vehicles will be on display from 10:00am to 6:00pm each day. Concessions will be available.
The barnstorming pilots, dressed in costumes from their plane’s era, plan to do at least one “parade of flight” on each of the three days. They may also fly over the Lake Carlos boat parade on Independence Day.
Air rides will also be offered for $60 per passenger.
For more information, visit the website, http://www.americanbarnstormerstour.com/.
Mary Howie, 53
Mary Howie, 53, mother of our classmate, Brandon Howie, died on Monday 14 June 2010.
Funeral services will be held Friday 18 June at 3:30pm at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Visitation will be the night prior at Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud from 4:00-8:00pm and again for one hour prior to the funeral on Friday.
Please send Brandon the love as he mourns the loss of his mom.
Funeral services will be held Friday 18 June at 3:30pm at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Visitation will be the night prior at Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud from 4:00-8:00pm and again for one hour prior to the funeral on Friday.
Please send Brandon the love as he mourns the loss of his mom.
11 June 2010
Sheryl Krick, 51
Sheryl Krick, mother of our classmate, Trisha Krick, died Monday 7 June 2010.
Funeral services are being held as I type this, today - 11 June 2010 - at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Please send Trisha the love as she mourns the loss of her mother.
Funeral services are being held as I type this, today - 11 June 2010 - at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Please send Trisha the love as she mourns the loss of her mother.
Welcome back, Michael Oberthur!
Michael Oberthur, our senior year German foriegn exchange student, is back in the USA for a visit!
Everyone is welcome to come to Jessie (Christensen) Borden's parents' house to welcome him back!
Date: Sunday 1 August
Time: 2:00pm
Place: 924 Scenic Drive NE, Alexandria
RSVP: Please let Jessie know if you'll be there: jessie_lee7@hotmail.com
Hope to see you there! Remember how much fun we all had with Yoshiki at the 10 Year? Let's do it all over again! Only maybe this time without the saki bomb headaches! Hahaha!
08 June 2010
All JHS Classes Reunion Planned
Alexandria ALL Class Reunion
Start Time: Friday, June 25, 2010 at 7:00pm
End Time: Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 1:00am
Location: Muddy Boot in Forada
An ALL Class Reunion will be held on Friday, June 25, 2010 for all Alexandria Alumni.
A little information on the Friday night get together :
Creator: Tricia (Tuel) Vetrone (Class of 1990)
Place: The Muddy Boot in Forada
Time: 7:00 - ?:??
All Jefferson alums are welcome ... the more the merrier! Pass on the word to your friends from other graduating years! This is an all school get together!
The Muddy Boot boot is owned by John Brezina (Class of 1990) and Todd Snyder (Class of 1988). Come out to support one of JHS's own. This will be a very casual evening: a gathering place for seeing old friends, having a few drinks, sharing old stories and maybe even some new. I've been advised that they have a juke box with many hits from the 80's, so make sure you have your dancing shoes on! There will be no food provided but restaurant service will be available.
Start Time: Friday, June 25, 2010 at 7:00pm
End Time: Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 1:00am
Location: Muddy Boot in Forada
An ALL Class Reunion will be held on Friday, June 25, 2010 for all Alexandria Alumni.
A little information on the Friday night get together :
Creator: Tricia (Tuel) Vetrone (Class of 1990)
Place: The Muddy Boot in Forada
Time: 7:00 - ?:??
All Jefferson alums are welcome ... the more the merrier! Pass on the word to your friends from other graduating years! This is an all school get together!
The Muddy Boot boot is owned by John Brezina (Class of 1990) and Todd Snyder (Class of 1988). Come out to support one of JHS's own. This will be a very casual evening: a gathering place for seeing old friends, having a few drinks, sharing old stories and maybe even some new. I've been advised that they have a juke box with many hits from the 80's, so make sure you have your dancing shoes on! There will be no food provided but restaurant service will be available.
Support Amy Betterman
Amy Betterman will soon be riding her bicycle a long way ... 100 miles!
On 11 September 2010, Amy will be participating in a Century Bike Ride to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Three people close to her have been impacted by blood cancers and she's riding to make a difference.
Please visit Amy's webpage, illustrating more about her ride and including donation information, should you choose to sponsor her in this awesome event!
http://pages.teamintraining.org/mn/jjbt10/abetterman
Amy sends huge thanks to the Class of 1997!
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