The Caledonia Fire Department was called to a four alarm fire at the home of Robert and Mildred Nagel, 16282 Connery Drive, Houston Wednesday afternoon. The Nagel home, located just north of Houston received extensive damage in the fire that was called in around 2 p.m. Units from the Houston, Rushford, Caledonia, and Hokah fire departments battled the blaze for over an hour before fire in the house, garage, and a storage shed was brought under control. In the photo above, the Houston Fire Department used a water cannon to try to douse the flames that had broken through the roof. At right, an unidentified firefighter takes a break after battling the thick smoke. Below, members of the Caledonia Fire Department set up a portable water tank on Highway 76. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined.
Photos by Charlie Warner

With Halloween right around the corner, Caledonia residents have been getting into the spooky spirit. The photo at left is the scary display that will greet trick-or- treaters at the Joan Crawford residence. The photo above is the display at the Pat Rogich home. Caledonia residents are reminded trick-or-treaters will be visiting homes from 4 to 8 p.m.
                Photos by Jill Hahn

“Ten years ago when I’d mention to people I worked for Miken Sports, they would look confused and ask ‘who?’ Five years ago, if I was traveling on business and mentioned I worked for Miken, some people indicated they had heard about us. But now, many people have heard of us. I can be in an airport many miles from here, and actually see people wearing Miken caps and T-shirts. It’s been a heck of a ride, and we’ve got an exciting future.”