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The Austin Public Library is inviting all children to participate in the 2011 Summer Reading Program during June, July and August. There will be entertainers, storytimes, crafts, games and reading challenges for all ages.
Summer Reading Challenge June 6 - August 13, 2011 Read-to-Me, Early Readers and Independent Readers (Pre-School, Kindergarten, Grades 1-6) can sign up to read for prizes.
Anytime Reading
June 7 - August 13, 2011 “Be Creative With Reading” Children read for 30 minutes at the library without interruptions. Stop at the Reference desk for a “timer” and information
Young Adult Summer Reads June 6 - August 13, 2011 Grades 7th - 12th
Adult Summer Reads June 6 - August 13, 2011 Ages 19 and up
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Summer Reading Programs: 10:00 am at Ellis Middle School, 1:30 pm at the Austin Public Library
June 8 -
Jim Jayes Magician & Puppeteer
June 22 -
Mystifying Magic & Illusion, Greg Skillestad
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June 23 June 29 July 6 -
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July 27 -
SUMUNAR, Indonesian Music and Dance Farm County Tales, Gordon Fredrickson (Thursday, 3:00-4:00pm)
Mr. Twister, Bob Anderson
Juggler & Storyteller Bob Kann The PuppetTellers, Heron Gardner
Golden Magic, Mike Prestly Sea Life Minnesota (Mall of America)
August 3 - Musician & Storyteller, Dennis Warner
August 10 - Gator Alley, Shari Ellingson
ALL PROGRAMS, CRAFTS AND GAMES ARE FREE! Tuesdays, June 7 - August 9 Drop-in Crafts, 1:00-2:30 pm (large meeting room)
Thursdays, June 9 - August 11
Storytimes, 10:30 am (puppet area) Board Games, 1:00-2:30 pm (children’s area)
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Summer Breeze WHAT’S INSIDE: • TRADITIONS —Mower County Fair, Page 5 —Farmers’ Market, Page 5 —Freedom Fest, Page 8 —Small town festivals, Pages 17-20
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—Parks and Recreation, Page 4 —Races, runs, Page 6 —TRAM, Page 7 —Area campgrounds, Page 11 —Summer performances, Page 25
• SPORTS —Amateur baseball, Page 9 —Chateau Raceway, Page 10
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OUT AND ABOUT: CITY OF AUSTIN
Plenty to offer By Amanda Lillie Summertime — when the kids get out of school and everyone plays outside. Of course, many people want to spend their time in the sun or near water. The Austin Municipal Pool will open June 11, and there will be four free swim nights throughout the season. June 26 and July 10, 17 and 24, free swimming is open from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Kids’ summer recreation programs are also starting soon. T-ball, tennis, golf, soccer, softball and track are just some of the options. There are two free track meets for anyone age 3 and up on June 14 and July 14. More details are available through Austin Park and Recreation. The Jay C. Hormel Nature Center celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, and it’s full of fun — and afford-
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Ian Krause, left, and Tony Shada jump into the Austin Municipal Swimming Pool. able — summer activities. There is still availability for summer classes at the Nature Center, and anyone can go geocaching or take a class on it. For a relaxing afternoon, Austin has one of the best trail systems in southern Minnesota. Disc golf is also a popular choice. Todd Park offers a 27hole course, and Driesner Park has a 9-
hole course. Park and Recreation Director Kim Underwood said three baskets will be added to the Driesner Park disc golf course this summer. “Get out and walk and enjoy the trail system,” Underwood said. “Or go watch a game — take an evening and enjoy Todd Park.”
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TRADITIONS: MOWER COUNTY FAIR; FARMERS’ MARKET
A week of pride Fair returns to show off Mower Aug. 9-14 By Jason Schoonover Mower County will be on full display when the fair returns Aug. 9-14. “I think it’s the one time a year that the whole county comes together and does their thing,” Fair Director Ken Trom. “Here’s what Mower County is all about.” Trom said it will highlight all the county’s strong suits: livestock, industry, agriculture, creativity and musical talent “There’s just something for everybody,” he said. The fair’s opening ceremonies will be Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. The opening will feature the Pride of Mower Show and winners of awards like Fair Person of the Year and Farm Family of the Year. “That’s going to be a big night at the fair,” Trom said. “There will be a lot of activity that night.” With the help of sponsorships from area businesses, the fair will be free again this year. “We’re doing everything we can to keep it that way,” Trom said. Along with all the animals and 4-H shows, there will also be a car show featuring mostly 1950s automobiles. For the 28th year, Merriam’s Midway will host the rides. “It’s absolutely one of the top carnivals going,” he said. The fish and game building will also be back this year. “They always do such a good job there,” he said. The free stage will feature an array of performers like the DC Drifters, a reunion of Austin’s Got Talent, Austin Big Band and two Elvis Presley impersonators. “He’s coming back twice,” Trom said. “He’s one of the best in the business”
Thursday will be a day dedicated to senior citizens, and there will be a tent of various activities for seniors.
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Tuesday: •Gospel group Praise Him •Opening ceremony, pride of Mower, •Elvis impersonator Wednesday: •DC Drifters •Part 1 of Austin’s Got Talent reunion Thursday: •Tina and Lena •Sherwin Linton’s Johnny Cash Tribute •Neil Diamond Tribute •Senior day Friday: •The Rush Hour Band •Off Center Saturday: •Talent Show •Austin Big Band •Elvis tribute Sunday: •Ecumenical church service •Luverne’s Concertina Band •Part 2 of Austin’s Got Talent reunion
GRANDSTAND Tuesday: •Demo Derby, 7p.m. Wednesday: •Motocross, 7p.m. Thursday: •Autocross, 7p.m. Friday: •Minnesota Tractor Pull, 7 p.m. Saturday: •Antique Tractor Pull, 9 a.m. •Bull riding, 7 p.m. Sunday Demo derby, 7 p.m.
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•Merriam’s Midway will host the rides for the 28th year. •Animals and 4-H shows. •A car show featuring mostly 1950s automobiles. •The fish and game building will return. •Food and the beer garden. •Arts and horticulture. • ... And much, more ...
LEFT: Alice Swenson of Rose Creek interacts with customers at her stand during the Farmers’ Market. RIGHT: Les Traft shops at the stand of Katya Pittard of Owatonna.
Healthy tastes Food stamps to promote healthy living at market By Matt Peterson The Austin Area Farmers’ Market opened May 19 and will remain that way until October — rain or shine. The market has added to its already diverse selection of fruits, vegetables, jarred goods and other goodies. This year, the market will accept debit cards and is part of the new food stamp program through Blue Cross. Blue Cross is offering food stamp recipients $5 in Market Bucks for every $5 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) purchases of fruits and vegetables at the market. The goal isn’t just to offer
more money for SNAP, but to encourage people to eat healthier through an incentive program. Last year Blue Cross piloted the Market Bucks incentive at the Midtown Farmers’ Market in Minneapolis and found it successful. Now the program has been expanded. But the Austin Area Farmers’ Market offers more than fruits and vegetables, too, with poultry and meat items, crafts, bedding plants, ornaments and more. The Austin Area Farmers’ Market is open 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays at the Oak Park Mall, 3:30 to 5:30 on First Street NE downtown and 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Oak Park Mall.
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OUT AND ABOUT: BIKE RACES, RUNS team rates are available, as well. —The 13th Annual Shooting Star Trail ride starts at Adams City Park. Registration is $18 per person or $45 per family of four by July 2. Sign-in is 6:30 a.m. at the race, July 9, with 7 a.m. start for the 100-mile ride and 8:30 a.m. for other rides (4, 19, 45- and 60-mile rides). Maps can be downloaded at shootingstartrail.org
A summer on the trails By Matt Peterson There’s something happening nearly every weekend this summer in and around Austin. Whether you like to run, bike, walk or explore nature, there’s no excuse to not attend at least one or more of these active events in the area. What’s better? All these events serve as fundraisers or go toward helping nonprofit organizations. Getting active and helping others, it’s a win-win situation.
JULY 24-29
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Bikers taking part in the 25 miles Dan Ulwelling Bike Race head out of Austin, past the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center.
JUNE 18 —Summer Solstice Ecoblitz begins 8:30 a.m. June 18 at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center with events all day. Preregistration is required, and event is free to all.
JUNE 25 —Walking meditation at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., June 25. Preregistration is re-
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noon July 2 at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. Registration begins 11 a.m.
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JULY 2 —The YMCA Hog Jog 5-mile run in Austin starts 8 a.m. at East Side Lake, July 2. Race-day registration is 6:45 to 7:30 a.m. Preregister at YMCA before June 22 for $20 or $25 after June 22. —25-Mile Dan Ulwelling bike race,
—The Ride Across Minnesota (TRAM) bike ride for MS kicks off in Rochester. Check-in points have yet to be determined. Registration is $50 along with a $300 minimum pledge toward MS research. The Ride will be in: Rochester, July 24; Owatonna, July 25; Austin, July 26; Lanesboro, July 27; Winona, July 28; return to Rochester, July 29. Register at bikemnm.nationalmssociety.org.
JULY 9 —The April Sorenson Half Marathon begins July 9, 2011. The race begins at 7:30 a.m. on East Main in Albert Lea. Preregistration is $35 before June 1 or $50 after. Same-day registration is $60;
—Bagpipe walk, 2 p.m. Aug. 27, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. The walk is two miles with a Scottish bagpiper. Tickets are $10, available at Paramount Theatre, and proceeds will help fight Alzheimer’s.
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OUT AND ABOUT: TRAM
The Ride Across Minnesota to pass through Austin By Matt Peterson Once again, The Ride Across Minnesota (TRAM) bike ride will weave its way through Austin. Every year, hundreds join the event that meanders nearly 300 miles and stops at various cities on its way. The goal: to raise money and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis, a debilitating disease that affects nearly 400,000 people in the U.S, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. This year’s ride wheels into Austin July 26. After starting in Rochester, it streaks its route through one city each day, hitting Owatonna, Austin, Lanesboro and Winona before returning to Rochester. It’s been nine years since TRAM passed through Austin, which is why Austin native Mary Nelson is so excited. She’s ridden in TRAM every year since 1990 and will make 2011 her 22nd consecutive ride. She’s used the same Cannondale bike she bought from Rydjor Bike Shop of Austin for 20 years. Nelson used to ride in the MS 150 from Duluth to the Twin Cities. When she heard about TRAM from a coworker, she became curious. But she wasn’t sure if she could complete such a long trek. Inspiration led Nelson to give it a shot because that former coworker, Cheryl Corey, had a relative struggling with MS. Furthermore, Nelson knew people with MS and had seen its effects. Now, Nelson represents Hormel in the ride and calls herself the Spam TRAMmer. She rides with a fake pig on her bike and banners letting everyone know who she is. Nelson said she is very grateful for her job because it’s allowed her to donate more than $500 to the cause every year. This year, she plans on donating more than $1,000. Many aspects of the event draw Nelson back each year.
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Plenty to see at bike trails It’s already well into the bike-riding season. The summer colors and smells are in the air, and the many miles of paved trails in southern Minnesota are waiting for the bicyclists. Some trails are right in Austin’s back yard. Others aren’t too far away, especially considering what they offer.
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Mary Nelson has participated in The Ride Across Minnesota for almost 20 years.
“They take excellent care of you,” she said. Nelson referred to the efforts of the MS Society for organizing the event. When the riders reach each city, trucks wait for them with all of their food, tents, luggage and anything else they need. Also, hundreds of volunteers sign up every year as well. They include truck drivers, ride marshals, route markers, radio operators, escorts and many others. Anna Kucera, senior marketing manager with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Minnesota chapter, said the event needs more volunteers. She hopes this year’s event is bigger than last year’s, which had more than 850 riders and 650 volunteers. If riders want, they can also stay in any of the designated hotels along the way. Nelson encourages people to attend
Blazing Start Trail The Blazing Star Trail is a good warm-up for some of summer’s biking events or longer trails throughout the state. The six-mile trail includes Albert Lea’s city trail and plenty of opportunities to stop at facilities and parks within the area. Someday, the trail will connect to Austin’s city trails. Shooting Star Trail The Shooting Star Trail could be considered the Blazing Star Trail’s older brother. With 14 miles of trail from LeRoy to Adams and more underway, the trail offers some good
stretches through the country. Once complete, the trail will stretch from Adams to Rose Creek, and then to Lyle. The Shooting Star Trail is home to an annual ride, as well. This year’s ride offers four, 19, 45, 60 and 100 mile rides through roads of southern Minnesota. Root River and Harmony-Preston Valley State Trails The granddaddy of southeastern Minnesota trails is the Root River/Harmony-Preston Trail system. It offers roughly 60 miles of biking and all the bluff country a bicyclist can handle. One can cruise from Fountain to Harmony, or branch off in Preston and go all the way to Houston — 41 miles away. On the way, don’t forget to visit Whalen, Peterson, Rushford, and of course, Lanesboro — the bed and breakfast capital. The two interconnected trails offer many rest stops and places to rent equipment, as well.
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TRADITIONS: FREEDOM FEST
FREEDOM FEST, 2011
A celebration of freedom
Friday, July 1 Jaycees Street Dance Saturday, July 2 Hormel Institute “Walk for a Cancer-Free World” Denny Charnecki Productions 5-Mile Hog Job Kids’ Fishing Contest Dan Ulwelling 25-Mile Bike Race Sunday, July 3 Family Day at the Park, Bandshell •Community Park: Morning Lions Fly-in Breakfast Little Miss Sparkler & Firecracker King Pageant Mini Fireworks Display at Dusk
Fireworks burst over the Bandshell during a fireworks display as part of Austin's Freedom Fest celebration. By Adam Harringa The Chamber of Commerce chose a logo, is getting a steady stream of parade entries and is finalizing details for the 26th annual Fourth of July Freedom Fest. Old favorites remain, but an additional day of activities were added, including the Hormel Institute “Walk for a Cancer-Free World,” and the Little Miss Sparkler & Firecracker King Pageant. Running July 1-4, Freedom Fest attracts thousands of residents and visitors to celebrate family, community and country, said Chamber executive director Sandy Forstner. “It’s the biggest event in Austin,” Forstner said. “It’s four days of family entertainment, music, food, fireworks, a parade, and there’s lots to do for people of all ages and interests.” This year’s events begin on Friday, July 1, with the Austin Jaycees’ annual Street Dance at Torge’s Live. Two bands will perform from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., including Poisoned and the Amish Playboys. Sporting events open on July 2 with the 5-Mile Hog Jog and the Kids Fishing Contest at East Side Lake, followed by the 25Mile Dan Ulwelling Bike Race at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. “Walk for a Cancer Free World” is scheduled for Saturday, July 2, as part of Family Activity Day with The Hormel Institute. The day will include an open house and family walk from the Institute down to Bandshell Park. Bandshell Community Park is the center of activities for food, music and family
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entertainment July 3-4. Seventeen hours of continuous stage entertainment has been scheduled along with children’s rides, carnival games and contests, food concessions, and arts and crafts show. Costumed characters and magicians will entertain throughout the grounds. The Morning Lions will also host their annual Fly-In Breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 3 at the Austin Airport. Bandshell stage entertainment, July 3 and 4 includes 14 musical and dance performers, including Bissen Brothers Band, Austin Community Band, The Austin Symphony Orchestra, 3 Lane and the Austin Big Band.
Monday, July 4 Grand Parade, Main Street •At Bandshell Community Park: Mini-Piggy Mile Run Kids Pedal Tractor Pull Grand Fireworks Display at Dusk Entertainment, Games, Arts and Crafts Food and more
For kids Slides, rides, carnival games, a magic and puppet show, juggling, stilt-walking, Bubbles the Clown and more For adults Stage entertainment includes: Austin Big Band, Austin Community Band, “Austin’s Got Talent,” Austin Symphony Orchestra, Bissen Brothers Band, Bridget’s Dance Conservatory, Denny Charnecki Productions and the Rochester Caledonian Pipe Band For sports enthusiasts 5-Mile Hog Jog, Mini-Piggy Mile Run, Dan Ulwelling 25Mile Bike Race, and a kids’ fishing contest Parade entry fees: $100 for all commercial entries, $75 for Austin Chamber members, no charge for civic organizations and churches. Entry deadline: June 1 Arts and craft exhibitor space fees: $60 for the three-day event. Deadline: June 24
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Kids anxiously await parade-goers throwing candy while braving the rain during Freedom Fest's Grand Old Parade on Main Street, Austin.
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SPORTS: AMATEUR BASEBALL
Swing away: Amateur baseball on display AUSTIN BLUE SOX
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Things will be different for the Austin Blue Sox baseball team this summer. They had six of their players join the Austin Greyhounds and a couple more retired, so the team will have an entirely new look as a Class ‘C’ team this season. The good news is that a lot of younger Austin High School alumni will get a chance to play together over the summer. “A lot of these guys are excited and it’s their first chance to play with each other over the summer,” Blue Sox playermanager Josh Kunze said. “They were divided between the Hounds and us growing up, but now they’ll play on the same team as men.” The Blue Sox will look to Austin grads Mark Harber, Mike Tindal, Joey Swatfager, Preston Higbe, Adam McMasters, and Jacob Hines to lead the way and they will also have some familiar faces in the lineup. Alan May and Chris May both return from last year’s squad and Brady Banse, a former Riverland pitcher, returns as well. “Brady’s excited to play for us and he’s earned his chances after being stuck as the number three pitcher for awhile,” Kunze said. “We’re fortunate to have him.” Lyle grad Brock Meyer, who played college baseball at University of Wisconsin-Stout, will come to the Blue Sox to play middle infield. Since the Blue Sox are a ‘C’ team this year, they will play in a section that in-
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Austin Blue Sox shortstop Casey Toops looks to umpire Tony Einertson for the call on a stolen base attempt by Vee Pak, Ill. runner Zach Deutscher in the first inning of game one of the 2010 SPAMtown Challenge at Marcusen Park. cludes Owatonna, the Mankato Mets and the Waseca Braves. Austin will likely play about 25 games this season against mostly teams in the immediate region. They have just one matchup with the Greyhounds and they will open their season against Kasson June 1 at Marcusen Park. The Blue Sox will play in a game against the Austin A’s, a 25 and older team, with all proceeds going to Relay for Life July 9.
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The Austin Greyhounds are locked and loaded for this upcoming summer. In an effort to boost Austin’s chances as a whole, the Hounds have added six Blue Sox players to their roster and they’ll also bring back a majority of their veterans. The Hounds have added first baseman Dan Swift, outfielders Nate Johnson and Andy Swank, infielder Joe Kroc and pitchers Nels Nelson and Joe Huffman. “We beefed up our roster and hopefully we give ourselves a better chance to represent Austin at the state level,” Austin player/manager John Frein said. The Hounds have plenty of big hitters as Swift will join a lineup that features sluggers Matt Cano and Craig Braaten. While the Hounds have more players, they’re also playing tougher games than ever. The SPAM Town Challenge, which takes place June 23-26 will be as
the most competitive its ever been and the Hounds have plenty of games against teams from the Twin Cities on their schedule. “We’ve put together a good schedule to challenge us every game,” Frein said. “We’re going to have our hands full.” Austin’s section will also be a tougher this summer as it now has the Mankato Twins, who have won two state titles in the past 10 years. Rochester and Waseca are the other two squads in Section 2B. The tournament will have a different format as the top two teams in each section will play in a super-section tournament. Out of those super-sections eight teams will advance to the double-elimination state tournament. “Whoever wins the state tournament, they’ll definitely earn it and our goal is to win it,” Frein said. —By Rocky Hulne
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SPORTS: CHATEAU RACEWAY
Keep up with the races held at the Wissota 100 at Huron, S.D. in September. The following week, on July 8, it is the highly anticipated fireworks show that is one of the best in the area. The second annual Border Wars will commence on Sept. 15 and 16, which will feature a mix of area b-modifieds racing for a bigger purse. The season ends Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 with the Midwest Modified Fall Nationals. Sixteen-year old Casey Trom who became the first female track champion in Chateau’s history will be racing a midwest modified. Also, AJ Zvorak will return to the Wissota Street Stocks and will go for his fourth straight track title. Chris Adams and Jason Cummins will also return to defend their stock car and modified titles. Chateau features a 1/3 of a mile semibanked dirt track and pits open at 5 p.m., with the hot laps beginning at 7 p.m. on every Friday.
By Rocky Hulne If you feel the need for speed over the summer, it’s not a bad idea to check out Chateau Raceway in Lansing on a Friday night. The track has 25 feature dates for this season and it will host the United States Modified Touring Series May 27, July 14 and Sept. 2. The 14th annual Mike Guttormson Memorial will be held in conjunction with the May 27 USMTS show. The show on Thursday, July 14 was added recently and there will be no racing on Friday, July 15. The September show will once again be a part of the USMTS Casey’s General Stores Hunt for the National Championship. On July 1, it will be the Wissota Race of Champions qualifier night. The winners in the Wissota sanctioned divisions that evening will be qualified for the Race of Champions to be
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Beau Lammers (36) keeps inside on turn two of Ryan Stebbins during the second heat of the Midwest Modifieds Chateau Raceway last season.
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OUT AND ABOUT: CAMPGROUNDS
Outdoor fun nearby at area campgrounds By Trey Mewes Summer means a whole lot of fun under the sun. If you’re looking for some outdoor adventures, try one of the campgrounds in and around Mower County. You don’t have to go far to find good, clean outdoor fun with many of the amenities you’d find at home.
River Bend Campground 13380 State Highway 105 Lyle 507-583-2979 Take a trip to the River Bend Campground for a picturesque camping experience. Offers basic amenities, firewood and playground at wooded sites along the river.
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp Resort at Beaver Trails 21943 630th Avenue, Austin 507-584-6611 Come down to Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp Resort for good old fashioned fun. There’s camping, a pool (complete with waterslide), volleyball, a giant jumping bag and a theme every weekend this summer perfect for a family outing. Brookside Campgrounds 52482 320th Street, Blooming Prairie 507-583-2979 Located between Blooming Prairie and Austin, Brookside’s got fishing, canoeing, volleyball and plenty of picnic tables, fire rings and camp space for a summer getaway.
Oakwood Trails Campground 23614 890th Ave Austin 507-437-6165 The perfect place for ATV off-roading. There’s large campsites for tenting and RVs, volleyball, fishing and more than six miles of trails, including a mud bog, speed strip and water run. Austin-Albert Lea KOA 84259 County Road 46 Hayward I-90, Exit 166 507-373-5170 A great place for RVs and cabin
rentals. There’s a large pool, a game room, theme weekends, a nine-hole golf course and driving range next door, not to mention a spacious meeting hall. Myre — Big Island State Park 19499 780th Avenue Albert Lea All Summer long 507-379-3403 Make time this summer for hiking, camping, canoeing and even a little geocaching at Albert Lea’s own state park, just three miles southeast of town. This is the last summer that state parks are offering a Geocaching Wildlife Safari, so intrepid explorers need to start combing through Myre — Big Island as soon as possible.
Lake Louise State Park 1.5 miles north of LeRoy on County Road 14. 507-352-5111 Lake Louise has campgrounds, swimming beaches, bike trails and more. Connected to the as-yet-unfinished Shooting Star Trail, this camp also has horse trails
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TRADITIONS: SMALL TOWN FESTIVALS LEROY: SUMMER FEST July 15-17 INSIGHT: LeRoy’s businesses and community will be on full display July 15-17. City Clerk Patty White described the event as a way to promote the town. “It’s a way to bring the community together, and it’s a way to show case your community for people in the surrounding area to see what you have to offer,” she said. ACTIVITIES: The street dance has been moved to Friday night.The festival will kick off Friday with a family movie at 1 p.m. at the library. The community theater will host a variety show Friday night. There will
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also be a pork sandwich dinner from 5 to 7 p.m., and a bean bag tournament starting at 5 p.m. On Saturday, the fitness buffs will get to flex their muscles during a duathlon at 8 a.m. There will be plenty for everyone Saturday. Gardeners can compete to make the most unique flower or potted plant from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will also be a car show and and ice cream, lunch and pie social at the Presbyterian Church. Along with a carnival in the park, there will be plenty for the youngsters, including a pedal and water fights. A tractor pull will be held at Northern Country Co-Op. The windsor chop supper will return starting at 5 p.m. Sunday will open with an ecumenical church service and then the firemen’s chicken dinner. The grand parade will return at 2 p.m. Sunday, and there will be continued events in the park.
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INSIGHT: Bands at Rose Creek’s Fun Days are known to bring in more than a thousand people, and organizers hope this year is no different. “It’s kind of been a calling card,” said Dean Bendtsen, who is arranging the bands. Though the bands aren’t finalized this year, bands will perform both Friday and Saturday night this year. “We’re trying to keep up the reputation and bring some enjoyable performances in,” he said.
INSIGHT: Mud, professional puppets and an art festival are sure to make for an exciting Meadowfest June 24 to 26. Z Puppets Rosenschnoz will host a puppet show from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday. Organizer Greg Lamp said it will be a high class show appealing to children that adults can also enjoy. “Anybody who misses this is going to miss a pretty good show,” he said. Lamp said they received a grant to bring the puppet show to town, and he said it will be a unique opportunity. “It’s pretty high-quality stuff,” he said.
ACTIVITIES: For the first time, a band will perform Friday during the Blacksox Kickball Tournament, which is also a big draw “For a little community, it seems to bring in quite a few people,” Bendtsen said. Along with the band Saturday night, there will also be a Windsor Chop Supper hosted by the fire department. On Sunday, the car show will return with proceeds going to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Other activities will include a kiddie parade, softball, basketball, hole in one golf, bean bags, firemen’s water fight, a medallion hunt for cash, and more.
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Mark Reyman polishes the hood of his 1968 Chevy Camaro during the Lyle Fourth of July car show.
LYLE: INDEPENDENCE DAY July 1-3 INSIGHT: Lyle residents are set to celebrate the Fourth of July with family and friends. The town will host its annual Independence Day celebration on July 1 through 3 this year. “It just brings families together,” said Diana Witt, Lyle city clerk. ACTIVITIES: The Dyna Tunes will be in own to perform on Friday and Saturday night. Saturday will be a packed day with a car show, a truck and tractor pull, 3 v. 3 basketball and a Street Dance. Sunday promises to be just as busy, as a church service in the park will kick off the day that will feature kid’s games in the park, a pedal pull, a mud bog and a talent show. Concertina band Big Ben and the Brians will play Sunday afternoon, and One Step Down is scheduled to perform later. For the third year in a row, the town will crown a Little Miss Lyle on Sunday afternoon. The parade will be held at noon, and fireworks will close the festivities.
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WHAT’S NEW: Grand Meadow will get down and dirty as it welcomes a traveling crew to host “Mud’n In the Meadow, a mud bog. A farmers’ market and art festival will be held, but organizer Greg Lamp said they’re hoping for high end items — not garage sale items. He said he hopes to grow the farmers’ market and art festival each year. “(It) could get to be a bigger thing in coming years,” he said. ACTIVITIES: Along with a host of new activities, events like the car show and a kids’ pedal pull will return Saturday. The grand parade will also be Sunday, as will an ecumenical church service and a church dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grand Meadow will also host its annual fireworks display on July 4.
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INSIGHT: Ice cream headaches are sure to abound this June in Adams. The annual Dairy Days is slated to return, along with yearly events like the ice cream eating contest, the Saturday night steak fry and milking contest. Organizer Kara Golombowski said the event is a time "to bring people together.”
INSIGHT: Hayfield residents like to boast their parade is the pride of southern Minnesota. While other small towns may disagree, organizer Lana Mindrup said Hayfield’s parade has never struggled to attract participants. “Our parade on Sunday is one of the best ones in southern Minnesota,” she said.
WHAT’S NEW: The American Legion will be hosting a comedian Friday night. Also new will be a military obstacle course set up all weekend. ACTIVITIES: On Saturday, there will be citywide rummage sales, a kiddie pedal pull, a bean bag tournament, vendors at the legion and more. The parade Sunday will be held Sunday, along with the tractor pull and milking and ice cream eating contests.
INSIGHT: Brownsdale will be rolling this July. Brownsdale Fest kicks off Friday with a classic car show that is steadily growing. “I think our car show is really picking up steam,” said organizer David Pike. Those not into classic cars will be able to strap on some wheels at a discounted price at the Rohler Rink.
WHAT’S NEW: A space by Field Crest Care Center will be turned into a field of flags. People can pay the American Legion to have a flag put up in honor of a family member who served in the military. More than 200 flags may be raised. “It’s sounds likes it’s going to be quite a sight to see,” Mindrup said. ACTIVITIES: On Friday, one of 13 girls will be crowned Miss Hey Days. While there won’t be a band Friday like in past years, a karaoke contest will be held featuring the top 16 performers from auditions, which will he held ahead of time. Wiffle ball and golf tournaments will also be held Friday. On Saturday, there will be a 5K run, a softball and volleyball tournaments, and a princess party, which is always a big draw. Along with inflatables in the park, there will be an antique tractor show, a pedal pull and car show, and a mud bog. “It’s just a wide variety of different events,” Mindrup said.
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Taylor Godbout strains at the pedals during the kiddie pedal pull during Brownsdale Fest.
ACTIVITIES: Along with the car show Friday, there will also be a karaoke contest. On Saturday, there will be a firefighters breakfast, a 5k run, giant inflatables in the park, a kids pedal pull, a benefit car wash, the firefighters hog roast and more. The Amish Playboys close the festival with a performance starting at 8 p.m. Saturday night.
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TRADITIONS: SMALL TOWN FESTIVALS BP FOURTH OF JULY July 2-4 INSIGHT: In Blooming Prairie, the Fourth of July is time for the city to show what it’s made of. According to chamber director Becky Noble, the 37th celebration is the town’s chance to come together and show off. '“I think it’s brought people from other towns a new perspective on what Blooming Prairie is like,” Noble said. “It’s showing people it is a great little community with some great people in it,” she added. WHAT’S NEW: Even though the parade will return at 2:30 p.m. this year, the parade route is scheduled to change due to road construction in town. For the first time in years, the Little Miss Fire Cracker Pageant will return to Blooming Prairie. Also new this year is a rib cookoff July 2 and a dodgeball competition July 3. ACTIVITIES: It will still be cold in July, as Blooming Prairie has frozen T-shirt contests. Contestants will compete to see who can thaw a T-shirt the fastest — without using any electrical items like a blow drier.
“Last time we had a lot of laughs with that,” Noble said. Along with the rib cookoff, there will be a street dance on July 2. A teen dance will be held at the servicemen’s club. Most of the events July 3 will be held in the park, with activities for Herald file photo kids and a wide Two young girls celebrate variety of activ- the Fourth of July in Bloomities for the ening Prairie. tire family. The park will be bustling again on July 4 starting at around 9 a.m. There will also be a breakfast at 7:30 at Prairie Manor Lions club and a run starting at 8:15 a.m. Local band Arrows At Dawn will play from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. leading up to the fireworks, which will close the event.
DEXTER: SUNFLOWER DAYS June 17 INSIGHT: It’s all in one day, and it’s mostly in one place. “We want it to be a fun day for the whole family,” said Jennifer Mork, secretary-treasurer of the Dexter Community Club. Dexter’s Sunflower Days is returning after a year off. The bi-annual festival will be held mostly in one location for the second time at Dexter Park. “We want it all in one place,” Mork said.“We think we’d have a better outcome if we had it all in one place.” ACTIVITIES: An auction and bake sale at the Dexter Methodist Church’s parking lot will kick off the day, followed by a lunch. A kid’s carnival will be held from noon to 4 p.m. in the park. Co-ed softball and volleyball games will be held throughout the day, and a bean bag tournament will be held at 1 p.m. Concessions will be open throughout the day. A chicken fry will be in the park from 4 to 7 p.m. at the park. Trouble Shooter is set to perform a free show for all ages starting at 8 p.m. in the tennis courts.
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Oh, the drama There’s plenty of artistic offerings in Austin this summer, enough for any creative spirit to enjoy. From Summerset Theatre shows to cartoon classics at the Paramount Theatre, there’s something for everyone in Austin.
SUMMER PLAYS TOONEY TUESDAYS AT THE PARAMOUNT THEATRE Times: 1 p.m. June 14, 28, July 12 •The Paramount is hosting a variety of classic car toons on ever y other Tuesday for the first half of summer, free of charge. The car toons are from the 1940s and 50s, real classics according to Scott Anderson, the Paramount’s manager. “It’s things they would’ve shown back then,” he said. MATCHBOX CHILDREN’S THEATRE SUMMER CAMP & PLAY “C.S.I. Neverland” Camp: July 25-29, 6:30-9 p.m. Per formance: August 26, 27 www.matchboxchildrenstheatre.org •Matchbox Children’s Theatre’s annual summer camp is back with a magical myster y to solve. The summer camp, for ages 8-18, takes place July 25-29, with rehearsals for “C.S.I. Neverland” running August 1-25 at the Christ Episcopal Church. The camp fee is $75 and is due
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MAPLE SPRINGS CAMPGROUND INC. & COUNTRY STORE 21606 Country Road 118 Preston, MN 55965
STAY CLOSE TO HOME, HAVE MORE FUN AND SAVE MONEY!
We have 69 sites * 24 tent sites * 45 E/W sites with 30/50 Amps * Come - Fish - Watch & Listen to the Birds * Hike Nature Trails * Relax & Listen to the Sounds of Nature. Our Country Store has Groceries * Camping & RV Supplies * Fishing Tackle & Bait * Schwan's Ice Cream Treats * Fire Wood * Ice * Pop * Snacks & Much more to fill your Camping Needs. FREE Wi-Fi
Located West of Forestville State Park on Beautiful Forestville Creek For Reservations Call 507-352-2056 or E-Mail us at maplecamp@hmtel.com
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Brad Weber, playing Joseph in the Summerset Theatre production of Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat last year.
Mabel House Hotel
by July 1. Class sizes are limited.
* Bedding Plants (opens in April / May) * Strawberries (June) * Taking orders for Blueberries, Cherries & Peaches (July - August) * Apples (August - December) * Fresh Bakery (Homemade Pies)
(507) 765-4486
Open April Through December
Hwy 16 & 52 East, Preston Across from Way Side Rest Area
Our internet address is:
www.maplespringscampground.com
Go south of Wykoff on County Road 5, then East 1.5 Miles on County Road 118
Owners: John & Doris Palmer, Lois VanderPlas
Coordinates: N.46.63514/W.092.23598
Canoes • Kayaks • Bikes • Recumbent • RV Supplies • Bike Repairs
A Full Service Outfitter Rental & Sales for All Seasons Located on the Root River. We-no-nah canoes, Current Design Kayaks, EZ1 recumbents, FUJI hybrid bikes, Just Two Bikes, Fuji and tandems. Bike rentals start at $10 / 2 hours. All new rental equipment each year. We sell what we rent. Open 9am-9pm Daily in Summer Months. Also now serving the Old Barn Resort. Group rates available.
“Visit our Gift Shop” Books, Fine Jewelry, Bike Clothing, T-Shirts and Much More...
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Please join in and participate in Mower County’s Recycling program. As a Mower County resident all you have to do is stop at the Environmental Services office at 1105 1/2 8th Ave. NE, Austin and pick up a set of three recycling bins. FEEL FREE TO CALL IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT RECYCLING.
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Serving the people of Mower County in areas of Employment and Contracted Services by building business partnerships for over 50 years. www.cedarvalleyservices.org
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