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A Community Mural Project In Cold Spring

Cold Spring Mural Project by Shannon McEvoy
Summer 2011
Cold Spring, Minnesota   USA

An Honors Thesis Project by Shannon McEvoy, Art and Hispanic Studies Double Major at the College of Saint Benedict, in partnership with Casa Guadalupe Multicultural Community (CGMC).  The mural takes a multicultural perspective on the history of Cold Spring and hopes for the future.  It will be on the Cleaning Center’s west-facing wall, courtesy of business owner Dan Kippley.  The painting is taking place throughout August into the beginning of September.  Anyone age 10 or older is invited to come paint!  To sign up to paint and learn more about how you can help, contact Shannon at (952)807-6702, email: shmcevoy@csbsju.edu<mailto:shmcevoy@csbsju.edu> or CGMC at (320)685-3949.

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St. Boniface Church
Cold Spring, MN
Sunday, November 28th, 2010

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A Maennerchor Glimpse Back In Time: November 2006

OTHER COMING MAENNERCHOR EVENTS:

Joint Christmas Concert with Peace Lutheran Choir and St. Boniface Choir St. Boniface Church, Cold Spring, MN Friday, December 3, 2010, 7:30 PM

Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union Annual Meeting Melrose High School Melrose, MN Saturday, March 12th, 2011

2011 Big Sing Grand Rapids, MN Friday-Saturday, April 29-30, 2011

Dinner and Song Concert The Great Blue Heron Cold Spring, MN Friday-Saturday, May 14-15, 2011

New Munich Outdoor Mass New Munich, MN Saturday, June 11th, 2011

BILL'S BITS - by Wild Bill Goede

Stores in Cold Spring, Minnesota that have changed:

When we first moved to Cold Spring in 1968, Fox Drug was located where the Cold Spring Laundrymat is now.  Where a new Drug Store or Pharmacy will be in the near future is a topic I'll relate to another time.

Smitty's Service was on the corner of RedRiver and HWY 23 and now is the home of SuperAmerica.
Smitty's was one I could count on to get me started in cold weather, because I had AAA.  He was good at fixing things on my usually old and failing cars.

Another long standing building and business was Peter's Food Market and
later to become Vogt's Food Market.
the approximate location of Peter's is
now home to Teal's Grocery Store.

The interesting fact to me is that in each case where former owners move on or retire, that business stays in the same retail
business.

I think that speaks well for the community support of these businesses and that their
loyalty to them keeps the business right in Cold Spring and its surrounding rural area.


TRIVIA-  A German fighter pilot managed to survive falling to the ground from his airplane in the middle of a gigantic hail-
storm.  He was coated in a layer of ice which
cushioned him when he landed.


Lanolin, an essential ingredient of many expensive cosmetics. In its natural form, it's
a foul-smelling, waxy, tarlike substance
extracted from the fleece of sheep's wool.


TITANIC TRIVIA-  When the Titanic anchored
in Queenstown, Ireland, to pick up passengers and mail, small boats followed
it out to sea to sell articles of tweeds and lace to the passengers.  On one of these boats,  Colonel John Jacob Astor bought an
$800 lace shawl for his wife.


LIGHTSIDE-  An exasperated salesman abandoned his car in a no-parking zone and left this note:  "I've circled this block 20 times.  I have an appointment and must keep it or lose my job.  Forgive us our trespasses."
Upon returning, he found this note:
"I've circled this block for 20 years.  If I
don't give you a ticket, I'll lose my job.
Lead us not into temptation."
             -Jolly Jokes For Older Folks-


"A graduation ceremony is where the commencement speaker tells 2,000 students dressed in identical caps and gowns that individuality is the key to success."     -Bob Phillips-


"It's a fact.  Women will never play football.

Imagine eleven women in public wearing    the same outfit."   -Anonymous-

WORDS FOR THE WEEK-

"My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy the ice cream while it's on your plate."       -Thorton Wilder-

"Learning is the only thing which the mind can never exhaust... never fear... and never
dream of regretting."       -T. H. White-

"Genius without education is like silver in the mine."          -Benjamin Franklin-

"Good, better, best. Never let it rest.
Until your good is better and your
better best."  -Tim Duncan-


"Practice is a means of inviting the
perfection desired."   -Martha Graham-

"Whether you're a man or not comes from your heart, not how much hair you have on your head."      -Bruce Willis-

  
OLD BURMA-SHAVE SIGNS-

She eyed
His beard
And said,"no dice
The weddings off
I'll COOK the rice"
BURMA-SHAVE.


Until next week, please take good care
of yourself.    B. G.  
                                                       -END-
"wild bill"

H. NEWS- APRIL AND/OR MAY, 2010 bill goede. cold spring, mn

CATS- I never thought I'd be writing about cats, but having recently acquired one, I'm surprised how they can grow on you.  As I'm writing this column, my new cat "Boots" is watching intently as I hunt and peck my way to a story about her and possibly why I decided to acquire a feline specie.

For a while, our daughter was here visiting us from Colorado.  She had 2 cats with her and one was always meowing and the other one said nothing.  The meowing got to me after a while and I silently said to myself, "I'll never have a cat in my house once they leave."  Well after they had departed, I didn't miss the meowing, but their daily company for my wife and I got to be a habit.  So in a moment of quietness, I decided that a well behaved cat would be good company for Mae and I.

When I told Mae of my plans, she was not that much in favor, but I went to the St. Cloud Humane Society to see what they had on hand.  Well to say the least, they had more cats and dogs than I could imagine.  After looking at many cats, kittens and pet food, I decided on a cat they called "Patches."  Patches is 1 year old, has been spayed, has some shots andappears in good health.  She does have white on the end of each foot, so I have re-named her "Boots." She weighs about 8 pounds, so when she jumps into your lap, you are well aware she has landed.  She likes to be scratched under her chin and is very good about her food and drink area and does her sand box duty very discreetly.

We haven't taken her in the van except for her ride home, so don't know what to expect.  We will worry about that later.  As of now, she has fit in with our daily ritual quite well and Mae seems to enjoy her company.  Especially when she's on Mae's lap and "purrs."
On occasion I do hear Mae talk to "Boots", so
I believe that Mae enjoys having her around.
I've been told that you can take a cat for a walk, but because of the cold winter weather, that has not been a factor as of yet.
I read once that it is hard to stay stressed when you have a sleeping cat on your lap.
If that statement is true, then owning a sleeping cat has its good points.  In general,
she is well groomed and has accepted the
"Goede Household" as a fairly liveable place to spend her 9 lives.  Again, in general, we(Mae & I) have adjusted to having a 1 year-old cat on board and would
recommend the same to other households
that may be thinking about keeping a cat.

TRIVIA-  The only part of the human body
which continues to grow throughout a person's life is the nose.

An ichthyologist is a scientist who studies
fish.  A mycmecologiststudies studies ants.

TITANIC TRIVIA-  Several passengers who were listed as being on the Titanic were not, due to illness or other reasons, but were listed as lost due to lack of details about their not boarding the ill-fated ship.

Multi-Millioaire, J. P. Morgan originally was to be on board, but for various reasons was not.


LIGHT-SIDE-  BACHELOR:  "A fellow who has
the time of your wife at a party."
                           -Bits of Wit and Wisdom-

"He's just what the Doctor ordered--a Pill."
                                -The Signs at Wintzell's

BABYSITTER:  "A teen-ager who acts like a 
grownup while the grownups are acting like teen-agers."     -Oyster House-

SAM:  "What's an adult?"
FRAN:  Someone who has stopped growing
except in the middle." -The Arrow Book of
                                        Jokes & Riddles-

"I occur once in every minute, twice in every
moment, and yet not once in a hundred thousand years.  What am I?  The letter M."
      -The Arrow Book of Jokes & Riddles-

"A Swede traveled across the United States to Yellowstone Park.  When he saw a sign-
BEAR LEFT, he got disgusted and went back home."      -Norwegian Home Companion-


Ole says: "I never knew what happiness vas
until I got married.  By dat time, it vas too late."        -Norwegian Home Companian-

"At one time Ole ran a dairy farm and did pretty well.  He adopted a slogan which he hung on the wall:  All dat I am... I owe to
udders."       -Ole & Lena Joke-
                                        
Lena claims that Helga is a "suicde blonde"...
"dyed by her own hand."    -Uff Da Jokes-


OLE:  "Da only part of Lena's Modder dat ever gets sunburned is her tongue."
       -Ole & Lena- A Stud and a Hot Dish-


WORDS FOR THE WEEK-  "There is no lovlier way to thank God for your sight 
than by giving a helping hand to someone
in the dark."   -Helen Keller-

"Earth hath no sorrow that heaven cannot heal."  -Thomas Moore-

"Time is like the ocean, always there-always different."   -Ogden Nash-

"We make a living by what we get, but we 
make a life by what we give."
                   -Inspired Thoughts-

"Trust in God.  Believe in Yourself.
                         Dare to Dream."
                                      -Robert Schuller-


OLD BURMA-SHAVE SIGNS-

Every shaver
Now can snore
Six more minutes
Than before
By using
BURMA-SHAVE.


Until next week, please take good care
of yourself.   B. G. 

                                              -END-

"wild bill"

2009 Cold Spring Historian Award *DigElog ROCORI* & Duane Kuss

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During the 3rd Annual Membership Meeting of the Cold Spring Area Historical Society this year's HISTORIAN of the Year award was presented to WOW Training/DigElog ROCORI and to Duane Kuss, owner and publisher of DigElog ROCORI.

Click Here to View DigElog ROCORI'S Feature on the 2008 Historian of the Year: Assumption Nursing Home

ROCORI Homecoming Variety Show- The Dances

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Every year the ROCORI senior girls perform a group dance at the Homecoming Variety Show. This year was no exception as the girls displayed their moves for a packed house at the ROCORI High School. However, there was one major difference in the 2009 variety show program, and it was that the boys wanted their turn to take the floor. Watch both of these performances and let us know which group you think performed better on our DigElog ROCORI Facebook page.

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Outstanding ROCORI Students Honored at 15th Annual Awards Breakfast

May 14, 2009
Richmond, MN


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Early in the morning on May 14, 2009, 75 ROCORI seniors gathered in Richmond for the 15th Annual Awards Breakfast. Local Businesses donated 75 scholarships to each of the soon-to-be graduates. This was the first year that DigElog ROCORI honored one of ROCORI High School's outstanding seniors. Superintendent Scott Staska gives a powerful speech at the end of this presentation that you won't want to miss.

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ROCORI Senior Participates in Mission Trip

April 14, 2009
Cold Spring, MN


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In this story you will have the chance to meet Tracy Skluzacek, a senior at ROCORI High School. Skluzacek recently went on a mission trip to Kenya. She shares how mission trips sometimes are associated with negative thoughts by here peers, but that didn't stop her from having a great time on her trip. Mission trips are a great way to volunteer your time to those that may not have the same opportunities as you. Skluzacek also states, not only can you learn about other cultures on mission trips, but you can also learn so much about yourself. Thank you so much for sharing your story Tracy. Your selflessness and servitude illustrates wisdom beyond your years.

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Special thanks to Lakes Eye Clinic for sponsoring this story. Dr. Mary Jo Femrite, owner of Lakes Eye Clinic, is originally from Cold Spring.  Daughter of Bob and Darlene Dockendorf, she attended Rocori High School graduating in 1992.

Dr. Femrite is active in the Minnesota Optometric Association and the American Academy of Optometry, presenting several case reports and research studies at national meetings.  She is very excited and honored to have the opportunity to return to Cold Spring to serve the eye care needs of the community.

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Friends Of The Library Talent Show * Karla Reichel

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Here's another act from the "Friends of the Library Variety Show" that took place earlier this year.  In this act we'll hear the lovely Karla Reichel sing a medley of songs.  She is accompanied by Jeannie Schoephoerster on violin and Craig Kimmerle on piano.  Sit back, relax, and enjoy.

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