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County board approves 75% funding for 4-H program
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After learning of the full ramifications of cutting the funding in the 2009 budget for the U of M Extension’s 4-H program by 50 percent, the Houston County Board voted unanimously to reduce the cut to 25 percent. In essence, that action “saved” the county’s 4-H participation at the Houston County Fair, and according to fair board chair Elden Pohlman, saved the fair.
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Customer service workshops to be held in Caledonia in March
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Ever walked into a store or place of business, been treated rudely by the person behind the desk or counter and vowed to never set foot in that establishment again?
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Bison herd along Highway 44 draws lots of attention
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A small portion of the Fruechte bison herd “hammed” it up for the photographer. Photo by Greg Schieber
Winter brings a series of changes to the Houston County landscape each year; wind-blown snowdrifts, busy snowmobile trails, and the sudden appearance of a herd of bison along Highway 44 west of Caledonia. The shaggy beasts that stoically make their winter residence near the junction of Highway 44 and Gap Drive belong to Steve and Linda Fruechte of Buffalo Hills Bison, local bison ranchers since 1993.
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Annual Scottish Heritage Dinner will be March 21
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The Four Seasons Community Center in Caledonia will be filled with the music of the Northland Mountain Dulcimers and the La Crosse and District Pipes and Drums during the 15th Annual Scottish Heritage Dinner Saturday, March 21.
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Adopt a Farm Program will help improve Bobwhite quail habitat
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The quest to restore Bobwhite quail habitat in Southeastern Minnesota, initiated by Thurman Tucker a few years ago and continued with local support, will add some new recruits to the roster. This spring students will get a lesson in conservation as they team with the local Quail Forever chapter to kick off the Adopt a Farm Program.
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The Jose Cole Circus came to Caledonia March 2 for an evening performance at the Caledonia Municipal Auditorium. Persons of all ages enjoyed the high-flying acts (shown above) clowns and dogs (top right) and plenty of treats, as Emma Moen and Corbin Moser can attest to (lower right). Photos by Greg Schieber.
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‘West Side Story’ to be presented at high school March 13 - 15
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Lucas Harguth, center, belts out a song, while Brian Heim, left, and David Wagner, right, contemplate their next moves during a rehearsal of “West Side Story” last week. Photo by Greg Schieber
“We’re deciding on weapons for a big time rumble,” came a voice from behind the curtain. Spoken in a school setting, that declaration would typically be cause for alarm. In the Caledonia High School/Middle School Auditorium these days, however, it’s all a part of the show.
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City cuts $97,995 from budget, broaches 36-hour work week
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Painful cuts to cope with the anticipated state cuts to local government aid (LGA) took up a major portion of the Feb. 23 Caledonia City Council meeting. The council approved $97,995 in cuts to the 2009 budget.
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