The University of Minnesota Extension Service announces that its annual Dairy Days Workshops will be in Wright County on Tuesday for a series of meetings. Extension Dairy Educators Neil Broadwater and Jim Paulson will discuss "Calf Management" and "Genetic Tools."
Monday, January 12, 2009
NEWS: Cold, Snowy December!
The numbers are in, and they show last month was Minnesota's coldest December since 2000.
Climatologist Pete Boulay says that while Wright County was spared some of the heaviest snow, some parts of Minnesota measured record December snowfall. Boulay says if trends continue this could be the closest to what many people think of as a traditional Minnesota winter as we've had in many years.
Climatologist Pete Boulay says that while Wright County was spared some of the heaviest snow, some parts of Minnesota measured record December snowfall. Boulay says if trends continue this could be the closest to what many people think of as a traditional Minnesota winter as we've had in many years.
NEWS: Last-Minute Donation Surge Lifts Salvation Army Over Goal
Salvation Army officials are calling it an "eleventh hour comeback" as they hit their goal for the 2008 Christmas campaign. Salvation Army spokeswoman Annette Bauer of Buffalo says an influx of last-minute checks helped push them over their goal. Bauer says another bright spot for their campaign this year despite the sluggish retail season, people were generous at the red kettles. She says red kettle donations reached more than 2-point-9 million dollars this year, a nearly 100-thousand-dollar increase over the Christmas 2007 drive.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Week of Transition in Local Government
Many familiar faces along with some new ones were seen at numerous first meetings of the year of area City Councils and other local governmental boards, as well as the Wright County Board of Commissioners. New Wright County Commissioner Rose Thelen of Clearwater Township was sworn-in for her first-ever term on the Wright County Board. You'll remember that multi-term Commissioner Karla Heeter did not file for re-election last fall to another term in District 1, instead accepting the position of Executive Director of the Buffalo Hospital Foundation Board.
New mayors were given the oath of office this week in Annandale, Clearwater, Maple Lake, Montrose and Otsego. The new mayors are "Buck" McAlpin in Annandale, Lee Monk in Clearwater, Mike O'Loughlin in Maple Lake, Andy Kauffman in Montrose, and Jessica Stockamp in Otsego. Many new City Council members also attended their first meetings this week, including new Councilman Steve Downer in Buffalo.
Some major challenges face all local governments as the new year unfolds as significant state aid amounts have been cut recently by Governor Pawlenty affecting the budget of Wright County and virtually all cities in throughout the area. Local boards and councils are bracing for some very tough decision making on how to keep their local budgets balanced amid the uncertainty of how much, if any, state funding will be available to help.
New mayors were given the oath of office this week in Annandale, Clearwater, Maple Lake, Montrose and Otsego. The new mayors are "Buck" McAlpin in Annandale, Lee Monk in Clearwater, Mike O'Loughlin in Maple Lake, Andy Kauffman in Montrose, and Jessica Stockamp in Otsego. Many new City Council members also attended their first meetings this week, including new Councilman Steve Downer in Buffalo.
Some major challenges face all local governments as the new year unfolds as significant state aid amounts have been cut recently by Governor Pawlenty affecting the budget of Wright County and virtually all cities in throughout the area. Local boards and councils are bracing for some very tough decision making on how to keep their local budgets balanced amid the uncertainty of how much, if any, state funding will be available to help.
Digital TV Deadline Approaching, Government Coupon Program Broke
The date when mandated digital television broadcasting goes into effect in the U. S. is approaching, yet many Minnesotans, including some Wright County residents are not ready for the switch. You may remember that the federal government had been offering a coupon program to help citizens purchase converter boxes that would allow viewers to receive the new digital over-the-air signal, and convert it to their old analog TVs. By the end of December, Minnesotans had redeemed about a half-million federal governmental coupons for the converter boxes. But, that program ran out of money weeks ago, and a waiting list was initiated for the federally funded coupons. Officials say however, that even if you're on the waiting list, you might not want to wait for the government coupon to buy at least one digital converter box.
Households on a satellite or cable-delivered television service do not need the converter. And homes with new digital broadcast-ready TVs will also be able to receive the new signal without trouble. Persons receiving a TV signal over-the-air with an outdoor antenna, or indoor "rabbit ears" into an old-style analog TV however, will need the box to receive and decode the digital signal. February 17th will be the final day of analog over-the-air TV broadcasting in the U. S.
Households on a satellite or cable-delivered television service do not need the converter. And homes with new digital broadcast-ready TVs will also be able to receive the new signal without trouble. Persons receiving a TV signal over-the-air with an outdoor antenna, or indoor "rabbit ears" into an old-style analog TV however, will need the box to receive and decode the digital signal. February 17th will be the final day of analog over-the-air TV broadcasting in the U. S.
1st Annual Buffalo Community Health Fair Saturday
A healthier 2009 for residents in and around Buffalo is the goal of the 1st Annual Buffalo Community Health Fair scheduled for Saturday. More than 30 vendors at Saturday's Health Fair, with a wide range of activities, screenings, and prize giveaways. The grand door prize will be the new Wii-Fit software system for the popular Wii video game system. The Health Fair is free and open to the public, and will be held from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Lakeview Mall in downtown Buffalo in the building formerly occupied by Mr. Movies.
Dan Conry returns to the airwaves on KRWC AM 1360
Conry is a well known Twin Cities conservative talk show host and will begin a new Morning Show from 7-9:20 Weekdays on KRWC starting January 19th!Raised in Flatbush Brooklyn, NYC in what he calls his crazy Irish family, Dan developed his street smarts & well known self deprecating sense of humor that we have all come to enjoy over the years here in Minnesota.
Dan realized his goal of becoming a Police Officer & joined the NYPD in the 1980's. After several years as a street cop in Brooklyn, he became an undercover narcotics Detective in Manhattan. Dan retired from the NYPD after a line
Dan's radio experience includes talk shows on KSTP AM 1500. Where he filled in for talk hosts before being teamed up with Twin Cities Attorney Ron Rosenbaum. The duo became one of the most popular shows on radio. The pair joined Mark O'Connell after the terrorist attacks in 2001 and hosted the Post 9-11 Show.
In 2005 he returned to Minnesota radio on KTLK. Not only did Dan host his very popular morning show, he was also the steady sub-host for Minnesota radio icon Jason Lewis, as Jason became a steady sub for Rush Limbaugh
From Ground Zero in New York City to the 35W bridge tragedy in Minnesota, Dan has cemented his reputation as a reporter and his ability to personally connect with listeners like no other radio host.
We invite you to join us on January 19th,2009 for the return of Dan Conry on Radio for Wright County AM 1360 KRWC. The show can also be heard through our website- www.krwc1360.com
Kitchen Medley Featured Recipe: Yellow Squash Casserole
- 3 yellow summer squash, sliced
- 8 fat-free saltines, crushed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- pepper to taste
- 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies
- 1 1/2 c (6 oz) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
In a skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, saute squash and onion over medium-high heat until crisp-tender. Remove from the heat; stir in chilies, crackers and pepper. Spoon into a 1 1/2 quart casserole coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 6 servings
Local Obituaries for Friday, January 9, 2009
Please note that the first on-air obituary announcements will be heard one hour earlier beginning Monday, January 19th. Listen for the early morning obituaries at 6:20 AM following local news.
All other on-air obituary announcement times remain the same.
Stephen Mingo
Age 52 of Monticello, died Monday at his home. A funeral Mass for Stephen Mingo will be held Friday at 11 AM at the Historic St. Michael Catholic Church. Online condolences may be made at www.thepetersonchapel.com. Arrangements were made with the Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home.
Leona Kline
Age 92 of Monticello, died on Tuesday at the Monticello-Big Lake Nursing Home. Visitation will be held on Friday from 5 to 8 PM, with a prayer service at 7, at St. Henry Catholic Church of Monticello. Further visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Funeral services for Leona (Mrs. Bud) Kline will be held on Saturday at 10:30 AM at St. Henry's Catholic Church in Monticello, with interment at St. Henry Cemetery. The Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel in Monticello made the arrangements.
Betty Ault
Age 72 of Richfield, died on Wednesday at Richfield Health Center. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Funeral services for Betty Ault will be held on Saturday at 11 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church in Buffalo. Online condolences may be made at; www.thepetersonchapel.com. The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo made the arrangements.
Lucille Fleischacker Meyer
Age 84 of Winsted, died Thursday at the Ridgeview Medical Center of Waconia. Visitation will be held Saturday, 2 hours prior to service at the church. A Memorial Mass for Lucille Fleischacker Meyer will be held Saturday at 11 AM at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Winsted, with interment at the Holy Trinity Cemetery. Arrangements were made with the Chilson Funeral Home of Winsted.
Cliff Schroeder
Age 78 of Watertown, died Tuesday at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to services at the church on Saturday. Funeral services for Cliff Schroeder will be held Saturday at 11 AM at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Watertown, with burial at the Watertown Public Cemetery.
Virginia A. Newman
Age 86 of Waite Park, died Wednesday at the Annandale Care Center. Visitation will be held Friday from 4 to 8 PM, with a prayer service at 7 PM at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel of Annandale. Further visitation will be held 1 hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Funeral services for Virginia Newman will be held Saturday at 11 AM at the Zion United Methodist Church of South Haven. Burial will follow at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Annandale. Arrangements were made with the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel of Annandale.
Erik J. Wallin
Age 32 of Monticello, died on Wednesday at his residence. Visitation will be held on Friday from 5 to 8 PM at the Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel of Monticello. Further visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Funeral services for Erik Wallin will be held on Saturday at 2 PM at the Buffalo Covenant Church. Interment at the Swedish Mission Cemetery in Buffalo. The Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel in Monticello made the arrangements.
Lillian Elvina Thune
Age 91 of Sun Lakes, Arizona, formerly of Cokato, died Monday in Tempe, Arizona. Visitation will be held Saturday from 5 to 7 PM, with a prayer service at 7 PM at the Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Cokato. Further visitation will be held 1 hour prior to services at the church on Sunday. Funeral services for Lillian Thune will be held Sunday at 2 PM at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cokato, with interment at the Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery of Cokato. Arrangements were made with the Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Cokato.
Emil W. Dorf, Jr.
Age 75 of Monticello, died on Wednesday at his residence. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3 to 6 PM at Resurrection Lutheran Church of Monticello. Further visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Funeral services for Emil Dorf, Jr. will be held on Monday at 10 AM at Resurrection Lutheran Church of Monticello, with interment at the Finnish Apostolic Cemetery of Cokato. The Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel in Monticello made the arrangements.
All other on-air obituary announcement times remain the same.
Stephen Mingo
Age 52 of Monticello, died Monday at his home. A funeral Mass for Stephen Mingo will be held Friday at 11 AM at the Historic St. Michael Catholic Church. Online condolences may be made at www.thepetersonchapel.com. Arrangements were made with the Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home.
Leona Kline
Age 92 of Monticello, died on Tuesday at the Monticello-Big Lake Nursing Home. Visitation will be held on Friday from 5 to 8 PM, with a prayer service at 7, at St. Henry Catholic Church of Monticello. Further visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Funeral services for Leona (Mrs. Bud) Kline will be held on Saturday at 10:30 AM at St. Henry's Catholic Church in Monticello, with interment at St. Henry Cemetery. The Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel in Monticello made the arrangements.
Betty Ault
Age 72 of Richfield, died on Wednesday at Richfield Health Center. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Funeral services for Betty Ault will be held on Saturday at 11 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church in Buffalo. Online condolences may be made at; www.thepetersonchapel.com. The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo made the arrangements.
Lucille Fleischacker Meyer
Age 84 of Winsted, died Thursday at the Ridgeview Medical Center of Waconia. Visitation will be held Saturday, 2 hours prior to service at the church. A Memorial Mass for Lucille Fleischacker Meyer will be held Saturday at 11 AM at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Winsted, with interment at the Holy Trinity Cemetery. Arrangements were made with the Chilson Funeral Home of Winsted.
Cliff Schroeder
Age 78 of Watertown, died Tuesday at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to services at the church on Saturday. Funeral services for Cliff Schroeder will be held Saturday at 11 AM at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Watertown, with burial at the Watertown Public Cemetery.
Virginia A. Newman
Age 86 of Waite Park, died Wednesday at the Annandale Care Center. Visitation will be held Friday from 4 to 8 PM, with a prayer service at 7 PM at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel of Annandale. Further visitation will be held 1 hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Funeral services for Virginia Newman will be held Saturday at 11 AM at the Zion United Methodist Church of South Haven. Burial will follow at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Annandale. Arrangements were made with the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel of Annandale.
Erik J. Wallin
Age 32 of Monticello, died on Wednesday at his residence. Visitation will be held on Friday from 5 to 8 PM at the Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel of Monticello. Further visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Funeral services for Erik Wallin will be held on Saturday at 2 PM at the Buffalo Covenant Church. Interment at the Swedish Mission Cemetery in Buffalo. The Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel in Monticello made the arrangements.
Lillian Elvina Thune
Age 91 of Sun Lakes, Arizona, formerly of Cokato, died Monday in Tempe, Arizona. Visitation will be held Saturday from 5 to 7 PM, with a prayer service at 7 PM at the Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Cokato. Further visitation will be held 1 hour prior to services at the church on Sunday. Funeral services for Lillian Thune will be held Sunday at 2 PM at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cokato, with interment at the Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery of Cokato. Arrangements were made with the Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Cokato.
Emil W. Dorf, Jr.
Age 75 of Monticello, died on Wednesday at his residence. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3 to 6 PM at Resurrection Lutheran Church of Monticello. Further visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Funeral services for Emil Dorf, Jr. will be held on Monday at 10 AM at Resurrection Lutheran Church of Monticello, with interment at the Finnish Apostolic Cemetery of Cokato. The Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel in Monticello made the arrangements.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Community Bulletin Board for the week of January 5th - Sponsored by Klein Bank
A healthier 2009 for residents in and around Buffalo is the goal of the 1st Annual Buffalo Community Health Fair scheduled for Saturday. More than 30 vendors at Saturday's Health Fair, with a wide range of activities, screenings, and prize giveaways. The grand door prize will be the new Wii-Fit software system for the popular Wii video game system. The Health Fair is free and open to the public, and will be held from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Lakeview Mall in downtown Buffalo in the building formerly occupied by Mr. Movies.*Here's the Wellness on Wheels Van schedule for the week of January 5:
Thursday: Monticello at K-mart
Van hours are from 2-6 pm on weekdays. Services provided include adult and child immunizations, child car seat safety checks, screening for high blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol, information about pregnancy, family planning, healthy lifestyles and more. There is a $30 charge for cholesterol testing. To schedule an appointment in advance, telephone 763-682-7717 or toll free 1-800-362-3667. For immunizations, please bring past immunization records to the van, if they are available.
Annandale Christian Women's Club invites area women to join them for Sew and Tell brunch at 9:30 am on Thursday, January 8 in Reichel's Event Center. Feature guest is Patty Knight of Annandale Embroidery; music is by Jodi Sellers of Lakeville. Invite your friends and make reservations by calling 320-274-8741 or 320-274-5395. Child care is also available at $1 per Mom with a reservation.
"Bug Show" featuring Bruce the bug guy will held on Sunday January 18th at Ney Park and Nature Center. The "Bug Show" is a unique hands-on program that features a wide assortment of living and preserved insects and related bugs. Pre-registration is required by January 9th and the cost of the class is 5 dollars per person. Maximum class size is 35 and to pre-register call the Wright County Parks Office at 763-682-7693
Adults and teens interested in learning knitting basics are invited to attend knitting 101 Saturdays from 10:30 to noon at the Delano Public Library. The program will be presented by Sharon Verchota and will also discuss equipment, pattern reading and project selection. The attendance limit is 6 and pre-registration is required. To register call the Delano Public Library at 763-972-3467.
A benefit lunch for Richard "Dick" Schwirtz will be held on Sunday January 11th from 10 AM to 2 PM at Plato Hall. Dick suffered seizures in 2006 and was diagnosed with a tumor in his head in 2007, and after several hospitalizations and surgeries in 2008 Dick returned home on December 5th. Proceeds of the benefit will go toward handicap equipment. The cost of the benefit is a free will offering, and supplemental funds will be provided by Thrivent Financial. If you are unable to attend and would like to donated please send donations to Richard Schwirtz Family, PO Box 61, Plato, MN 55370.
A girl scout pancake breakfast fund raiser will be held on Sunday January 11th from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Montrose Community Center. The breakfast features unlimited pancakes, with two sausage links, orange and apple juice, coffee and water. Cost of the Breakfast is six dollars for adults, seniors over 60 five dollars and kids age two to ten three dollars. In addition to the breakfast there will be a bake sale with fresh lefsa, brownies and breads.
Area women are invited to join the Buffalo Women's Connection on Tuesday, January 13th at 7 PM in the Buffalo American Legion Club on 304 Tenth Avenue in Buffalo. The theme for the evening will be "Beginning a Beautiful Year," and will feature the owners of CURVES in Buffalo, along with public health nurse Helene Kahlstorf. Along with the speakers there will also be a beef stew dinner with oriental cabbage salad, buns, milk, coffee and carrot cake bars. Cost of the event is 7.50 all inclusive. Reservations are necessary and must be made before January 11th. To register call Jewell at 763-682-1780.
Wright County Community Action is offering no-cost, confidential mortgage foreclosure counseling. With mortgage foreclosures at a very high level in Wright county, many homeowners do not realize there are things that can be done to stop or prevent going through foreclosure. Wright County Community Action will help homeowners understand their options, work with them and work with the lender to try and prevent foreclosure. For more information, telephone 320-963-6500.
The Buffalo Area Food Shelf reminds listeners their hours are: Tuesday and Thursday 6:30-8:30 pm and Friday 10:30 am-12:30 pm. The Food Shelf is located at 301-12th Avenue South in Buffalo. For further information about the food shelf, or to make a donation, telephone 763-682-1699.
Listen to the Community Bulletin Board Daily on KRWC.
If you have any upcoming events email them to:info@krwc1360.com or fax 763-682-4444.
The Community Bulletin Board is brought to you by Klein Bank of Buffalo - Making Good Things Happen - member FDIC.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
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