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AUGUST 2009

Catching the end of summer This summer has been an interesting one.

The weather was less than cooperative for the early summer events, and then it turned itself around and became stunning for the Northwest Water Carnival.

As the summer begins to slow, so do the events. But, August still plays host to town festivals, music and rallies.

There should be something every weekend for one last month before school starts up again.

From Tuesdays in the Park to Pine to Palm, Crazy Daze to Boats & Bars, WE Fest to Young Life Triathlon, there will be plenty to see and do in August.

Not to mention all the movies and nature presentations — and the upcoming photo contest — the Tamarac Wildlife Refuge has to offer, this month staff shares all there is to know about wild ricing on the refuge. It’s a fascinating tradition that still lives on.

Whether you’re looking for a day trip to Jasper’s Theater in Park Rapids or a weekend of fun at Vergas Looney Daze, enjoy the last of this summer’s activities.

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6. Calendar of events Find out where and when all the area upcoming events are happening.

10. WE Fest

Who will shine in ‘09? Plenty. Tim McGraw, Toby Keith and Brooks & Dunn to name a few.

11. Pine Point Pow Wow Time for tradition at the annual Pine Point celebration.

12. Pine to Palm

Lakes Area Parrot Heads help out Habitat for Humanity with some Buffett-esque music and beverages.

16. Strawberry Lake

Bike Retreat This Christian bike rally mixes motorcycles and ministry, making it good for families.

25. Jasper’s Theater

A new flight has been added to this year’s annual golf tournament.

The Park Rapids theater offers music, comedy, magic and more for the whole family.

14. Vergas Looney Daze

25. We Feast

Loon calling contests, car show, bingo and sales galore for this celebration.

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15. Boats & Bars

26. Young Life triathlon Young Life offers two courses, depending on your stamina.

27. Tuesdays in the Park Area talent performs Tuesdays throughout the summer in the Detroit Lakes bandshell.

27. Crazy Days

Sale, sale, sale. Washington Avenue will be lined downtown Detroit Lakes for the annual sale.

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Learn all about wild ricing on the Refuge this month.

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calendar of events Wednesday, July 29 Saturday, Aug. 1 Becker County Fair Location: Becker County Fairgrounds Contact: Bob Sonnenberg, 218-8476-0933 Thursday, July 30 Live at The Lodge, 7-10 p.m.

David Ferreira, piano/vocals & Russ Peterson, sax Location: The Lodge On Lake Detroit Contact: 218.847.8439 Website: www.TheLodgeOn LakeDetroit.com

Aug. 8 at 3 p.m.

Location: Park Rapids Area High School Auditorium Contact: 218-732-7096 Saturday, Aug. 8 Sunday, Aug. 9 Pine Point Pow Wow Location: Ponsford, MN Contact: Swan, 218-573-2154 Saturday, Aug. 8 Farmers Market Chef Demonstrations in Detroit Lakes City Park, with chefs Josh Hanson and Chad Minor, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Friday, July 31-Sunday, Aug. 2 Strawberry Lake Motorcycle Rally Contact: Michael Walther, 218-847-3429

Monday, Aug. 10-Sunday, Aug. 16 Pine to Palm Golf Tournament Location: Detroit Country Club Contact: Bob Gordon, 847-2218

Saturday, Aug. 1-Sunday, Aug. 2 “Fiddler on the Roof” Aug. 1 at 7 p.m.

Aug. 2 at 3 p.m.

Location: Park Rapids Area High School Auditorium Contact: 218-732-7096

Tuesday, Aug. 11 Tuesday’s in the Park, 7-8 p.m.

Ulen Band John Bromander Location: DL City Park Contact: Vicky at 218.844.4221 ext 106

Tuesday, Aug. 4 Crazy Days, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Location: Downtown Detroit Lakes Contact: 218-847-9202 Tuesday’s in the Park, 7-8 p.m.

Purple Pan Steel Drum Band Ginny Klein, Marilyn Gilsdorf Location: DL City Park Contact: Vicky at 844-4221 ext 106 Thurday, Aug. 6 Live at The Lodge, 7-10 p.m.

Pianist, Carol Ledeboer - Johnson Location: The Lodge On Lake Detroit Contact: 218.847.8439 Website: www.The LodgeOn LakeDetroit.com Thursday, Aug. 6 Saturday, Aug. 8 WE Fest Country Music Festival Location: Soo Pass Ranch, DL Contact: 800-493-3378 or www.wefest.com “Fiddler on the Roof” Aug. 6-7 at 7 p.m.

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Monday, Aug. 17 Becker County Master Gardeners Quarterly Meeting, 5 p.m.

Location: Lakes Homes & Program Development Inc, on Hwy 10 Contact: Mary Wichmann, 8491091

Thursday, Aug. 27 Live at The Lodge, 7-10 p.m.

Simon Rowe Trio Location: The Lodge on Lake Detroit Contact: 218.847.8439 Website: www.TheLodgeOnLakeDetroit.com

Tuesday, Aug. 18 Tuesday’s in the Park, 7-8 p.m.

Doc and the Scrubs Bruce Wisted Location: DL City Park Contact: Vicky at 844-4221 ext 106

Friday, Sept. 4 Monday, Sept. 7 Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion Location: Rollag, MN Contact: 701-212-2034 or www.rollag.com

Thursday, Aug. 13 Sunday, Aug. 16 Vergas Looney Days Location: Vergas, MN Contact: Melissa Bunkowski, 234-1175 Web site: www.govergas.com

Thursday, Aug. 20 Live at The Lodge, 7-10 p.m.

David Ferreira, piano/vocals and Russ Peterson, sax Location: The Lodge On Lake Detroit Contact: 218.847.8439 Website: http://www.TheLodgeOnLakeDetroit.com

Wednesday, Sept. 2Wednesday, Sept. 9 McLaughlin’s Boat & 4 Wheeler Show Location: Washington Square Mall Contact: 218.847.1679

Friday, Aug. 14 MState Business & Entrepreneurial Services Speaker Series, 9-10 a.m.

Christopher Mohs, president/ CEO FrostFire Media Publisher of OPEN Magazine and Detroit Lakes native Location: MState -Detroit Lakes Conference Center

Saturday, Aug. 22 Parrot Heads’ Boats & Bars Location: Starts and ends at the Beach in front of Zorbaz, 11:30 a.m. Live music by Jambo that evening at Zorbaz, 8-11 p.m. www.lakesareaparrotheads

Thursday, Aug. 13 Live at The Lodge, 7-10 p.m.

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Saturday, Aug. 15 Young Life Triathlon Location: Detroit Lakes Contact: LuAnn Milner, 218-532-2662

Tuesday, Aug. 25 Tuesday’s in the Park, 7-8 p.m.

Lakes Area Community Concert Band Rick Olson, Gene Gaffney Location: DL City Park Contact: Vicky at 844-4221 ext 106

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Saturday, Sept. 5 Sunday, Sept. 6 Laddies Loppet Mountain Bike Race Location: Maplelag Contact: 800-654-7711 Saturday, Sept. 12 14th Annual Dick Beardsley Half Marathon & 5K Location: DL City Park Contact: Brent Wolfe, 218-847-4221 or www.dickbeardsleyrun.com Thursday, Sept. 17 United Way Community Celebration, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Location: Detroit Lakes Pavilion Contact: LuAnn Porter at 218.846.7400 Friday, Sept. 18 Saturday, Sept. 19 412 Lakes Chapter of Antique Cars Fall Foliage Tour Contact: Orlo Gilbert, 218-847-1415 MN Women of Today Fall State Convention Location: Holiday Inn Contact: Tanya Hockett, td_hockett@yahoo.com Saturday, Sept. 19 2nd Annual Leather & Leaves Location: DLCCC Contact: 218-847-4221 Saturday, Sept. 26 Tamarac Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Location: Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Contact: Kelly Blackledge, 218-847-2641 ext. 17 “Get Out & Shop” Fall Gala, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Location: Historic Holmes Ballroom Contact: Lori, 844.7565 Saturday, Sept. 26 Sunday, Sept. 27 Leaf Days Location: Maplewood State Park Contact: Jeff, 218-863-8383 Saturday, Oct. 3 Damien Home Tour, 12:30-4:00 p.m.

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Location: Washington Sqaure Mall Contact: 218.847.1679 Saturday, Oct. 17 Fall Home Business Expo, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location: Washington Sqaure Mall Contact: 218.847.1679 Clip for the Cure, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location: Washington Square Mall Contact: 218.847.1679 Saturday, Oct. 24 Sugar & Spice Craft Fair Location: Frazee Elementary School Contact: Ruth, 218-334-5081 Saturday, Oct. 31 Halloween Hoot, 12-3 p.m.

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WE Fest country music

BRIAN BASHAM/BEACHIN’ MUSICAL FUN. WE Fest concert-goers will have yet another weekend packed with big name entertainment like headliners Toby Keith, Brooks & Dunn and Tim McGraw.

By THRESSA JOHNSON Detroit Lakes Newspapers

In its first year, 7,000 people attended WE Fest. For the past several, the Midwest’s largest outdoor country music festival and campout has sold 48,000 tickets — its self-imposed maximum occupancy.

Even in its first few years, WE Fest housed huge names in country music, like Merle Haggard, Alabama and Johnny and June Carter Cash.

These days, WE Fest is still bringing the best in country western to Detroit Lakes, where fans from throughout the United States congregate for a weekend of great music and plenty of partying.

But don’t be deceived by WE Fest’s happy-go-lucky demeanor — it’s also an earth conscious venture. Last year saw a 71-ton reduction of land fill waste, coupled with an average 17 percent recycling rate increase through WE B Green, Soo Pass Ranch’s special event recycling program. This summer, the goal is to lessen land

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fill by upping composting, and to increase recycling by no less than 10 percent.

Another of WE Fest’s attributes is its Karaoke Roundup, which began in DL and now stretches across six Midwest states. Since January, contestants have belted it out in hopes of winning cash, prizes, and the ultimate honor: to perform up on the main stage come August. This year, Cassandra Jopp, Katie Lynn and Chris Rogers beat out the masses and will each have the opportunity to sing before one of the three nights’ big attractions.

So…which stars will shine in 2009?

Thursday, August 6 2:45 p.m. – Silverado 4:15 p.m. – 32 Below 6:15 p.m. – Sawyer Brown 8:30 p.m. – Trace Adkins 10:45 p.m. – Toby Keith Friday, August 7 12:30 p.m. – October Road 2 p.m. – Jetty Road 3:30 p.m. – Joey + Rory

5:45 p.m. – Craig Morgan 8:15 p.m. – Taylor Swift 10:45 p.m. – Brooks & Dunn Saturday, August 8 12:30 p.m. – Boomtown 2 p.m. – Katie Arminger 3:30 p.m. – Kellie Pickler 5:45 p.m. – Clint Black 8:15 p.m. – Big & Rich 10:45 p.m. – Tim McGraw

For more information or to get your tickets for one of this summer’s biggest country music venues, visit www.wefest.com. For customer service, questions, or comments, email wefest_tickets@yahoo.com.

For questions concerning tickets, call 800-493-3378.

AUGUST 2009

Pine Point Pow Wow

PHOTOS COURTESY OF GARY PADRTA A COLORFUL TRADITION. The Pine Point Pow Wow is Aug. 7-9 and promises to be filled with culture and customs.

By THRESSA JOHNSON Detroit Lakes Newspapers

Drummers, dancers, and onlookers all are welcome to attend this year’s Pine Point Traditional Pow Wow. From Friday, Aug. 7, to Sunday, Aug. 9, enjoy a weekend’s worth of cultural customs and exciting activities just half a mile west of Pine Point School in Ponsford.

“Last year was the most dancers we’ve ever had,” Spiritual Advisor Mike Swan said.

“It was a great pow wow. We expect it to get bigger this year.”

Events begin at noon on Friday with the annual Rez dog show, followed by a Demo Derby at 5 p.m.

Saturday starts early with a 5k Run/Walk dedicated in memoriam to spiritual elder Joe Bush, which will begin at 8:30 a.m. The day’s flag-raising will take place at 10 a.m., and there will be a feast at 5. Grand entry will be at both 1 and 7 AUGUST 2009

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Sunday continues with a flag-raising at 10, the Rez car parade at 11, grand entry at 1, and a final meal to be received at payout.

Singing and dancing will run through all three days of the pow wow. Native food and craft booths will be set up for the course of the weekend, and there will be a princess and brave contest, as well.

Organizers for Pine Point’s pow wow are also putting together a remembrance for those killed in the Fourth of July car crash on Highway 37.

Mickey Hodges will be emceeing the pow wow, Smokey Hills will serve as the host drum, and the Arena Director will be Butch Roberts.

Family flags are welcome for the weekend; drugs, alcohol and colors, however, are not allowed at the pow wow, which will focus on community and family.

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ing facilities will be available, but it is recommended that attendees bring their own chairs.

The pow wow is entirely free and open to the public.

To contact Swan for more information, call 218-5732154 or 218-573-3007.

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Pine to Palm tournament

By BRIAN WIERIMA brianw@dlnewspapers.com There’s a new title to be sought after during the 77th Pine to Palm Golf Tournament with the newly formed Mid-Amateur Division kicking off its inaugural year at the Detroit Country Club Aug. 1016.

The Mid-Amateur Division will join the traditional Championship Flight and Senior Division for this year’s Pine to Palm.

It’s been a notion which has been kicked around by the Pine to Palm committee for the last several years and this year’s tournament seemed to be a perfect fit to introduce it to golfers who are aged between 40-55 years old.

Competitively speaking, the tournament has attracted a young and highly talented demographic type of golfer, ranging from top high school players to Division I college golfers between the ages of 17-24 years old.

There has been a solid showing by the more veteran golfers between the ages of 35-45, but it’s been getting tougher each year due to the influx of youth in the tournament’s Championship play.

“The big thing we always look at is to cater to all the golfers,” said Pine to Palm chairman Bob Gorden. “We noticed that some golfers who turn around 40 stop playing the tournament until they turn 55, when they can play in the Senior’s Division.

“It’s around that age (40-55) that golfers can’t play everyday because of their job, unlike the younger guys can go out and practice everyday. So it’s hard to keep up with the younger golfers.”

That reason — along with a slumping economy and due to the fact that the Pine to Palm lands on the same dates as the PGA Championship which is being held at Hazeltine Golf Course in Chaska — it was a perfect time to try and boost the numbers for the tournament.

“People have kept bringing up (the Mid-Am) and we decided it

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was time to try it,” Gorden said.

“With how the economy is and the PGA Championship being played the same week, we wanted to try and bring some people back.”

But with the addition of the new Mid-Am, something needed to go.

That something ended up being one of the name flights — Melissa — from Championship Flight play.

Three name flights will stay, which are the ones filled by the golfers who didn’t qualify for the field of 64 match play in Championship play.

Instead of having 128 players in Championship and name flight bracket play, there will now be 112 with the subtraction of the Melissa Flight.

The Mid-Am Division will have a two-day qualifier Monday and Tuesday to determine the 16-man bracket for match play, which starts Thursday.

There will also be consolation play for the Mid-Am players who qualify for the field of 16, but no name flight play.

The Mid-Am is a perfect fit for those who don’t figure to go far in Championship play, but too good for numbered flight competition.

“I really look for some good matches in the Mid-Am Division,” Gorden said.

Since it’s in the first year of existence, people are still a bit weary of how it will play out, Gorden said.

“There are some golfers who are still going to play in Championship because there are only 16 spots for match play in the MidAm,” Gorden included. “They will wait and see if it’s going to be a good field or not this year. Personally, I think it’s going to be a good field.”

Championship Flight numbers are lagging yet as of mid-July, partly due to the economy and the PGA Championship.

“We are about 10-15 down from last year at this point of the month,” Gorden said. “I still think we’ll get just over 400 golfers,

BRIAN BASHAM/BEACHIN’ WINNING SWING. Ben Freeman, Fargo, was the winner of last year’s Pine to Palm. though.”

Defending champion Ben Freeman of Fargo, has had solid college and summer seasons and will look to be one of the favorites entering the 2009 Pine to Palm.

But Gorden has seen a good injection of new players signing up, as well.

“We’re still seeing people sign up from all over the country,” he added.

One minor change in the tournament will be the efficiency of forming the pairings Wednesday evening for match play, which starts Thursday, Aug. 13.

“We will have a computer for each of the divisions and we won’t have any Seniors qualifying Wednesday afternoon,” Gorden

added. “All the Seniors will have to play their qualifying round by Wednesday morning, so we can focus on the Championship pairings Wednesday evening after the playoff is played.”

In all, there will be 20 numbered flights, the Mid-Am, Championship and Senior Division played — totally 33 different divisions.

The Pine to Palm easily is the busiest tournament on the Resorter’s circuit, which includes Bemidji’s Birchmont (200-250 golfers) and Alexandria’s Resorters (125150).

There will be between 400-450 golfers competing in the 33 different divisions, starting Aug. 10.

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Vergas Looney Daze

SUBMITTED PHOTO A TEAM OF FUN. Vergas Looney Daze is scheduled for Aug. 13-16, and will include the traditional events such as loon calling contest, road rally and parade.

By THRESSA JOHNSON Detroit Lakes Newspapers

Vergas “little town with a big heart” Minnesota will host this summer’s Looney Daze celebration from Thursday, Aug. 13, through Sunday, Aug. 16. Favorite events from past years will return — such as the Loon Calling Contest, the Road Rally and the Looney Daze Parade — alongside fresh musical performances and exciting new enterprises, including a tractor pull, a salsa class, a scavenger hunt and a talent show. For four days, looney merriments will span across the town, making Vergas a bright spot on the map of August activities and amusements.

Schedule of Events Thursday, August 13 All Day – Business Sidewalk Sales 7 p.m. – 24th Annual Miss Vergas Scholarship Program and 11th 14

Annual Princess Altona Program in the Vergas Community Center – all seats $10

Friday, August 14 All Day – Business Sidewalk Sales All Day – Area Wide Rummage Sales 8 a.m. – Methodist Church Rummage Sale Saturday, August 15 All Day – Area Wide Rummage Sales All Day – Food Booths on Main Street 7 a.m. registration and 8 a.m. start – Looney Daze 5k Run/Walk beginning at Billy’s Corner Bar – $20 entry fee 8 a.m. – Methodist Church Rummage Sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Street Fair on upper Main behind the Community Center 9:30 a.m. registration and 10:30 a.m. start – T & T Children’s Tractor Pull

behind Goodman’s Supermarket 10 a.m. – Fresh Salsa Class at Crossroad Garden Center 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Vergas Fire & Rescue Open House 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. – Vergas Lion’s Bingo on the side street across from the hardware store 11:30 a.m. registration and 12 p.m. contest – Loon Calling Contest 12 p.m. – Kiddie Rides at Al’s Stop & Shop 12:30 p.m. registration and 1 p.m. start – Looney Daze Road Rally starting at Vergas Long Lake Beach 1:30 p.m. – Vergas Kids Got Talent 2:30 p.m. – Story Time & Scavenger Hunt at Crossroads Garden Center 4 p.m. – Beer Gardens 4 p.m. – Brandon Scott Sellner 6 p.m. – Rev Raven

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Parrot’s Boats & Bars

SUBMITTED PHOTOS ‘STEELING’ THE DAY AWAY. The steel drum band Poco Fuego, above, will play during the Boats & Bars celebration Aug. 22. Pontoons will also be filled with music, below, during the Lakes Area Parrot Heads fund-raiser for Habitat for Humanity.

By PIPPI MAYFIELD

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For the fourth year, the Lakes Area Parrot Heads is not only having a good time with cruising the waters of Detroit Lake, but also raising money for a good cause.

The annual Boats & Bars is scheduled for Aug. 22, and with tickets at $15 a person, all proceeds will go to the Detroit Lakes area chapter of Habitat for Humanity.

“The Parrot Heads have always been into helping out their communities — to benefit someone locally, we like to help someone out,” said Parrot Head Jim Brogren.

“We do other things, as far like environmental throughout the year, so this is our thing we do for the community. We think Habitat is great. Nationally, a lot of the Parrot Heads are involved in (Habitat).”

The Boats & Bars fun kicks off at the beach in front of Zorbaz at 11 a.m. on that Saturday. As with all the stops, there AUGUST 2009

will be live music at the start of the day.

From there, boats will head to the sandbar on the lake for more music beginning at 12:30 p.m.

At 3 p.m., participants will gather at Long Bridge, followed

by Beachfront Bar & Grill at 5. The evening ends at Zorbaz, with music from Wisconsin music man Jambo starting at 8.

“He’s great. It’s going to be really fun,” he said.

Joe “Jambo” Bones defines his music as “laid-back rock, country, originals and Jimmy Buffett tribute music” on his Web site.

“Of course I’d heard the song Margaritaville, but wasn’t really familiar with his other songs. So I bought my first Buffett album, and I was hooked.

Jimmy’s music brought back the familiar style of music I heard coming from my parents’ record player in the ’70s.

Acoustic-based, lyrical music,” he writes.

For those of you who don’t

have a boat, there’s still opportunity for fun. If you have a boat, you’re welcome to join in. Tickets are $15 per person, and everyone is given a free drink at each location.

But if you don’t have a boat, you can still join in the fun by going to each bar, without the boat.

“They get a full day’s entertainment for $15, and the proceeds go to benefit habitat,” Brogren said. Tickets are available through Parrot Heads members.

The money raised will benefit the Habitat homes built this year, said Executive Director

Brian Smith.

“Our current build is with Cory and Miranda Baumgartner and their children Hannah (5), Makayla (3), and Nate (6 mo). Our goal is to build two homes this year,” Smith said.

The house is already well on its way, but there is always a need for more help. Volunteers are encouraged to call 8445397 or visit www.habitatofdl. org for more information.

For more information on the Parrot Heads, visit www. lakesareaparrotheads.com, and for more information on Jambo, visit www.jamboacousticmusic.com.

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Motorcycle rally

SUBMITTED PHOTO FAMILY-BASED BIKE RIDE. The Strawberry Lake Motorcycle Rally mixes motorcycles and ministry for this family-based, Christian rally.

By THRESSA JOHNSON Detroit Lakes Newspapers

Although motorcycles and ministry might seem an unlikely combination to some, it’s the concept that sparked last year’s first Strawberry Lake Motorcycle Rally — and it’s coming back this summer for another ride.

From Friday, July 31, through Sunday, Aug. 2, the Strawberry Lake Christian Retreat Camp will again open its grounds to bikers…and anyone else they want to bring along.

“First and foremost we’re a family based event,” said Howard Elijah, who has been integral in putting the rally together, and also designed its logo.

“Biker events aren’t typically family friendly,” said event coordinator Michael Walther.

Having both attended typical motorcycle rallies, Elijah and Walther realized the need for a biker rally in an environment they could bring their

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families to without any worries about drugs or safety or alcohol.

The rally’s mission statement decrees that its intent is to not only provide a fun and secure location, but to offer an opportunity to pursue a closer walk with God in an open environment where no one will be hassled by other believers.

“This is a distinctly Christian event,” Walther said.

Beyond that, “we’re like any motorcycle rally,” Elijah added.

Although the biker community is made up of many smaller branches, the Strawberry Lake Rally invites them all to come and enjoy the lake, activities, and company together.

“What’s unique about our event is that we’re not dominated by any one group.”

Although meshing together the diverse showing at last year’s rally might have been a tricky task, Walther witnessed a “remarkable” degree of respect in the relationships formed between extremely sep-

arate sorts of people.

“There were three-piece patches (motorcycle patch club members) hanging out with three-piece suits,” he said, smiling.

The rally will include a bike show, motorcycle games and a Memorial Ride, as well as great music and open jam sessions.

Last year’s speakers, Dove Morgan of Loving Hearts Ministry and Ulf Manneback of Europe’s Church on Wheels, both of whom have touched many lives with their stories of redemption, will return to speak at the weekend’s services.

“They’re the same speakers — not the same speeches,” Elijah said with a grin.

The SkyBlues Band, which began as a group of musicians getting together for jam sessions and is now mostly made up of Walther’s family, will play at the rally. Vincent and the Van-Goes will also perform their self-defined mix of “blues, rockabilly, surf and stuff.”

“People are welcome to

come for the whole event or the partial event,” Elijah said.

“As much or as little as you want — that’s just how biker events are,” Walther added.

Strawberry Lake Retreat, located 25 miles north of Detroit Lakes, will provide their full facilities, including hotel rooms, tent sites, RV hookups, and access to a gorgeous lake, all at reasonable rates. Since accommodations are limited, and earlier registration makes for easier coordination, it is recommended that anyone interested set up their stay as soon as possible.

To book, visit www.strawberrylake.org. Also, to check out the weekend’s full schedule, read the Mission Statement, learn more about guest bands and speakers, or access contact information, navigate over to www.strawberrylakerally.com.

“We had a blast last year,” Elijah said. “We’ll keep going as long as people keep showing up.”

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Welcome to the Lakes Area!

Whether you’re a first time visitor to the lakes area or a returning guest, you know that two of the more fun things to do on vacation are to shop and to dine. To that end we have a lot to offer! On the next few pages you’ll find some of our favorite and highly recommended stores and restaurants. Also included for your convenience is a brief description of each business and a handy map showing you where they are located.

SHOPPING

THE WASHINGTON SQUARE MALL - located on Washington Avenue offers unique shopping, casual dining, entertainment and services. Great things come in mall packages. Across the street from Washington Square Mall is PRICE’S

FINE JEWELRY. Without a doubt this newly remodeled family owned business is the finest jewelry store in the area. For over 60 years they have offered high quality designer jewelry that is constructed to last a lifetime. Down on the city beach you’ll find LAKESHIRTS. This is where you’ll want to stop to buy your souvenir clothing and gifts. They have a huge assortment of t-shirts, sweatshirts, and other items with lake area logos. They were also the 2007 winner of Favorite Employer in DL. WalMart Pharmacy is conveniently located inside WalMart on Highway 10 West. They offer great prices on all your prescription needs.

Convenience, quality and savings! DL Dock and Lift is your FLOE dock

and lift headquarters.

They offer sales, service and installation. Located at 1015 Hwy. 59 south.

America’s Best Value Inn is located at the crossroads of Hwy 10 and Hwy 59. They offer comfortable rooms at an affordable rate.

Audubon Liquor Store is located on Highway 10 in Audubon. They offer a great selection of wine, beer and spirits at great prices.

BOYS AND GIRLS THRIFT STORE –New items arrive daily and you never know what you might find. They are located in their new building on Washington Avenue. Located at 902 Washington is HOPE - a new shop featuring locally hand crafted items. Children and dogs welcome! Becker Pet and Garden and The Candy Store, now features Lori’s Floral.

PIZZA SHOP

847-9894

Full Supper Club & Lounge Homemade Pizza Shop Dine In or Pizza To Go

★ OPEN DAILY ★ at 5:00 pm Est. 1910

1/2 mile N. of Detroit Country Club — 847-9913 — AUGUST 2009

You’ll take a step back in time when you visit the HOTEL SHOREHAM, established in 1910. They offer guests fine dining in a casual atmosphere and offer the best pan fried walleye imaginable! ZORBAZ ON THE BEACH is the areaz hot zpot! Zorbaz has great pizza, a full Mexican menu Welcome to page 18

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You’ll find a vast array of pet and gardening supplies; bulk candy, specialty confections and custom homemade fudges. Lori’s provides flowers for every occasion as a full service florist. Located on Washington Avenue (across from St. Mary’s Hospital.) We think you’ll find Detroit Lakes has a great variety of shopping!

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They were also the 2007 winner of Bezt Bloody Mary, Bezt Outdoor Dining, and Bezt Night Zpot in Detroit Lakes. Enjoy it all inzide or out with a beautiful view of Little Detroit Lake. LAKESIDE TAVERN also overlooks Little Detroit Lake and offers an

outdoor deck, peanut bar and game room.

If you’re craving fine dining with a view, THE FIRESIDE is the place for you. Located on Big Detroit Lake you can enjoy your meal while watching a breathtaking sunset!

Take a trip back in time with an A&W Root Beernow served at CENEX on Highway 34. This is some of the best fast food you’ve ever tasted with the

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friendliest service in the area. MAINSTREET RESTAURANT will be delighted to serve you breakfast or lunch, but the real treat is their homemade pies! In fact they were the 2007 winner of Favorite Pie (Apple) in Detroit Lakes!

They are located in downtown DL. Another option is THE SANDBAR which boasts the largest dance floor around. This is the place for good food and a fun atmosphere with prices

that are always reasonable.

New in Detroit LakesBleacher’s Bar and Grill, winner of this years Reader’s Choice award for BEST HAMBURGER in the Lakes area! If you’re in the mood for a little drive, head to Vergas and enjoy outdoor dining overlooking Rose Lake at SPANKY’S STONE HEARTH.

Drive Thru Window Friendly Service Indoor Seating Easy Access Huge Parking Lot Quality CENEX Fuels Propane

Tastee Freez Ice Cream Shop & Great A&W Foods

Cenex Convenience Store Hwy. 34 East • Detroit Lakes

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Candy STORE at Becker Pet & Garden

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Bulk Candy Chocolates Licorices Kids Candy

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Buy 1# of Get 1/2# Free

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2 for 1 Burgers Sunday’s 5-9pm

Expires 10/31/09.

1008 Washington Ave. • Detroit Lakes, MN Located across from St. Mary’s Hospital

“Voted Best Burgers in Lakes Area”

SUMMER HOURS: Open 7 Days a Week at 11:00 a.m.

Sundays open Noon-11:00 p.m.

218-844-6820 • Cty. Rd. #22, DL South of the General Store & Just North of WE Fest on Cty Hwy 22

The sun may be setting on summer, but...

• unique shopping • casual dining • entertainment • great services • convenient FREE parking!

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AUDUBON LIQUOR STORE

• ON/OFF SALE • Weekly Specials • Happy Hour • Complete selection of Wine, Beer and Spirits

Audubon Liquor Store

COCKTAIL LOUNGE • ON & OFF SALE Audubon, MN• 439-9199 Mon-Sat 9AM-12:30AM • Sun 1PM-9:30PM (On Sale Only)

Stop in for some good homestyle cooking!

Daily Breakfast & Lunch Specials Full Breakfast and Lunch Menu Monday-Friday 7-11am

Includes Coffee

Sunday 11am-1:45pm

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Price’s Fine Jewelry

— Donations always accepted —

805 Washington Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 218-847-5309 • Email: prices@arvig.net

www.boysandgirlsclubofdetroitlakes.com ~ Call ahead and we will come and pick up your donation ~

Dock & Lift Headquarters

See Keith Skalin Today!

Open 8-5 Mon-Fri Saturday 9-12 Noon

Stop in and check out a FLOE today!

American Gem Society Member

Spanky’s

1015 Hwy. 59 S. Detroit Lakes, MN

218.847.2108 218.844.5655

Creating fabulous food and memories nightly

STONE HEARTH CASUAL FINE DINING FEATURING FRESH SEAFOOD RIBS PASTA HAND CUT STEAKS & MORE! FULL BAR WINE LIST MARTINI LIST

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Lakes Area Destination

On the Shore of Beautiful Rose Lake, between Frazee and Vergas on Hwy. 4 just 10 miles from Detroit Lakes

— RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED: 218-334-3555 — Open Nightly at 5:00 p.m.

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So you think you are pretty good!

PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS

Ironman Skin Game

at Ironman Golf Course

Sunday, August 9th COME

TO THE $10 entry • $100 added skin money NORTH PICK UP YOUR WINNINGS Head over to SIDE! DURING PINE TO PALM WEEK tee off between 4 & 6 pm

SUNLITE BAR & GRILL

Afterwards for:

2 for 1 BURGER NIGHT

Ironman Golf Course (218) 847-5592

www.ironmangolf.com 3 Miles North on Richwood Rd. (Hwy. 21) • Detroit Lakes

Across from Sunrise on Little Floyd Lake - a common interest community

SPECIALTY SHOPS

Fun shops to visit this summer!

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Mary’s Brew • Brewed Coffee • Cappuccinos • Full Service Espresso • Italian Sodas

• Smoothies • Bakery

MONDAY-FRIDAY • Lattés • Slushies • Soups 6:15am-3:00pm located just inside the front entrance of the Saturday - Sometimes Conveniently Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center CLOSED ~ Holidays 826 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 • Cell: (218) 849-1744

From the Hart Gift Shop

3 UNIQUE BUILDINGS for a great shopping experience!

“Lakes Area Most Unique Gift Shop”

The gift shop is full of wonderful new items for your Home, Lake Place or Gift Giving...Come & browse & have a cup of coffee!

Art in the Park Sale August 25 & 26

OPEN DAILY 10-5, May thru November • 863-1473 W. Side of Hwy 59 • Old Log House - Dunvilla, South of Detroit Lakes

Shady Hollow Flea Market 2009

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OPEN EVERY SUNDAY! Sundays: May 24 - Sept. 6, 2009 Closed Aug. 9th - Shops Open

40th Year!

100+ VENDORS

3-DAY WEEK-END: September 5-6-7 2-DAY WEEKEND: August 1-2

5 Miles South of Detroit Lakes on HWY 59 218-847-9488 • www.shadyhollowmarket.com

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Fargo’s biggest stained glass supplier has moved to lakes country!

40% OFF 25% OFF

Saturday, August 15 10 am-5:30 pm Sunday, August 16 10 am-4:30 pm join us on the grounds of the winery for art, food, music and wine featuring 28 selected artists selling pottery, porcelain, jewelry, fiber, leather, wood, sculpture, 14 miles North of Akeley on Scenic paintings and more Hwy. 64 or 25 miles South of Bemidji 218-224-3535 accompanied by folk and jazz music throughout the day www.forestedgewinery.com

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Tools & Supplies

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• Save this ad Permanent Sale • All glass sold as is • Call for appointment

www.lightbendersglass.com

New and Gently Used Goods and Clothing Located at 223 West Front Street • Detroit Lakes One Block West of Washington Square Mall

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Emmanuel’s We Feast

SUBMITTED PHOTO COMMUNITY FEAST. Emmanuel Community hosts a picnic with music and a freewill barbecue. The event is open to all.

By THRESSA JOHNSON Detroit Lakes Newspapers

After WE Fest’s hold over Detroit Lakes has loosened, Emmanuel Community will host its 17th Annual We Feast picnic. On Sunday, Aug. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m., the public is invited to attend the event in Emmanuel’s courtyard — whether it rains or shines.

Traditional picnic food will be served, such as barbeque,

hotdogs, potato salad and watermelon. For kids, a variety of games will be available. Emmanuel’s auxiliary will host a treasure sale indoors, and Clint Felker and his band will provide music for the picnic.

The motivation for We Feast is “to get community together — residents and their families, staff and their families,” Emmanuel Life Enrichment Coordinator Julie Buckley said.

Preparation itself for the

event involves quite a bit of participation from the Detroit Lakes community.

“There are a lot of people involved,” Buckley said. “We have a lot of volunteers that help with serving, the games, set up, and clean up.”

The high school wrestling team also pitches in by bringing tables over from the park to be used for the picnic.

There is no charge for supper, although free-will dona-

tions will be accepted and put toward the Emmanuel Foundation’s funds.

We Feast has typically seen 500 to 600 people in attendance. Buckley has noticed that many regulars return yearly.

“We see a lot of people, and a lot of families,” she said. “We’re looking forward to seeing everybody again this year.”

Jasper’s entertaining theater Jasper’s Theater performs a great family entertainment show filled with music, magic and comedy every Thursday at 3 p.m. and Saturday at 7:30 a.m. July 16-Aug. 22.

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highlighting big band, dixieland, jazz, country, gospel, patriotic and ‘50s. There is also novelty talents showcased such as yodeling, dancing and comedy skits.

A magic pre-show featuring Jack Sand is 15 minutes prior to each show. For 25 years, Sand was a television weath-

erman on WDAY-TV Fargo and WDAZ-TV Grand Forks, N.D. A magic trick was often a part of his weather show.

With seating for 380 audience members, there are concessions available at the theater. Enjoy some popcorn, pop, coffee, candy, popcorn or a lutefisk popsicle.

There is also a gift shop in the theater.

For reservations call 218237-4333 or visit www.jasperstheater.com. Jasper’s Theater is located one mile east of Park Rapids on Highway 34.

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Young Life Triathlon

SUBMITTED PHOTOS SWIM. BIKE. RUN. The Young Life Triathlon, scheduled for Aug. 15, continues to grow each year and features two courses, depending on how far you want to compete.

By THRESSA JOHNSON Detroit Lakes Newspapers

Maybe you’ve spent your summer lazing around and need a kick to energize you into action. Perhaps you’ve been training for years and need a venue to put your athleticism to the test. Either way, Young Life’s Triathlon is coming up this month, and it’s the perfect way to get the adrenaline pumping, whatever your motivation may be.

On Saturday, Aug. 15, the local branch of Young Life will host its sixth summer triathlon. Begun by one of the group’s leaders, who had been involved with triathlons in the past and knew what one could bring to Detroit Lakes, the race moved from Castaway into town two years ago.

“We were nervous about moving it, but it’s grown every single year,” event manager LuAnn Milner said. “The city has

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been very receptive and very helpful. Over 300 people signed up last year — we hope to hit the 350 mark this year.”

The race will again begin and end on the beach by the Pavilion. Once the triathlon is complete, participants are invited to stay for more fun to follow at the lake.

The Young Life Triathlon features two courses to cater to the variety of people who take part in the race. For those wishing to take a more introductory venture into the sport, the Sprint Course is comprised of a 1/3-mile swim, a 10-mile bike ride and a 3-mile run. If you’re a more experienced triathlete, the Long Course, which spans the full Olympic length, is maybe more suitable a 1½-kilometer swim, a 40k bike ride and a 10k run along the Pelican River trail.

Registration information, rules, and course maps can be found online at www.pick-

leevents.com/events/younglifetri. There will be no day-ofrace registration, so it’s best to take care of the paperwork soon. Cost for participation is $60 for an individual and $75 for a relay team.

“All proceeds benefit Young Life, which is non-profit and local,” Milner said. Young Life is a program whose intent is to introduce teenagers to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith through building supportive relationships.

Informational packets for registrants will be available for pickup at the Community Center from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 14, as well as in the Band Shell during check-in and body marking at 6:30 a.m. on the day of the race.

A pre-race meeting will take place at 7:40 on the morning of the 15th, and racers will take off from the beach at 8 a.m. It will end around 11:30; there will be a free lunch for all the

competitors (the cost is $7 for all others) afterwards, and an awards ceremony at noon.

Awards for individuals will be given to the top three men and women in each age category, of which there are six, as well as to the overall male and female winners. In relay, the top team in the Male, Female, and Mixed divisions will receive awards.

The triathlon’s broad appeal has been emphasized in years past through the diversity of its participants. With ages ranging from high school and college to the over 60 crowd, and with “professionals” coming to complete this leg of the Tri Minnesota Series, which the Olympic Course is registered in, the triathlon is open to everyone willing to pour out a little sweat in exchange for some great exercise and a triad of fun.

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Detroit Lakes Crazy Days

BRIAN BASHAM/BEACHIN’ CRAZY PRICES. CRAZY DAZE. As tradition goes, on the first Tuesday of August, Aug. 4 this year, Washington Avenue is lined with goods.

By THRESSA JOHNSON Detroit Lakes Newspapers

Since the beginning of the bartering system, humanity has loved to strike a deal. For the past 52 years, that adoration of shelling out the mere minimum amount of bills and bucks, goats and chickens, or big round wheels and pretty young women has been inher

ent in Detroit Lakes’ Crazy Days.

The first Tuesday of every August marks the day when Washington Avenue is closed down to traffic and opened up to stores ready to liquidate their wares and shoppers set to stock up on theirs – without drying out savings accounts and retirement funds in the process.

This year, Tuesday, Aug. 4, will see a full 12 hours of a thrifty shopper’s paradise when one of the summer’s craziest days takes over downtown Detroit Lakes from 7 a.m. to p.m. Just as in past years, food vendors will also take their places along Washington to feed hungry shoppers famished from carrying around both abundantly filled bags and

nearly full pocketbooks.

Whether there’s an item you need or you plan on shopping around until you find something that you can’t live without, head downtown for 2009’s Crazy Day sale.

You can leave the cattle prod and your daughter’s dowry at home.

Tuesdays in the Park Summer’s annual Tuesdays in the Park concert series has resumed.

There are many familiar faces, and a few new ones, on the concert schedule this summer.

“We had more acts (sign up) than we could schedule this year,” said Vicky Williams, event coordinator for the Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural AUGUST 2009

Center, who also organizes the summer concert series.

All concerts begin at 7 p.m. in the City Park Bandshell, and are free and open to the public.

In case of rain, the alternate location for the concerts will be the DL Pavilion or the Historic Holmes Theatre, whichever is available. Call 218-844-SHOW (7469) for more information.

Those attending who don’t

have a chance to eat beforehand won’t be left out. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will be grilling and serving up hot dogs, brats and burgers for sale in the park shelter prior to each concert, starting at 6 p.m.

Proceeds will go toward Thrivent Builds, which partners with Habitat for Humanity.

Tuesdays in the Park lineup ■ Aug. 4: Purple Pan Steel Drum Band.

■ Aug. 11: Ulen Community Band.

■ Aug. 18: Doc & the Scrubs.

■ Aug. 25: Lakes Area Community Concert Band.

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Tamarac Refuge Ricing

SUBMITTED PHOTO LOCAL HARVEST. Local Ojibwe tribal members harvest wild rice in the traditional fashion using only a pole for power.

By JAYME DITTMAR Visitors service technician park ranger

“Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the Earth are never alone or weary of life.” — Rachel Carson

August is the month of collection and harvest to prepare for the cold months ahead.

Spend some time in nature and replenish your body with cuisine fresh from the forest. Raspberries, gooseberries, wild plums, elderberries, blueberries, pin cherries and chokecherries can all be found and picked here at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge south of Hwy 29 in the visitor area.

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foliage color with our native sumacs.

Wildlife Watching Here at Tamarac wildlife is left undisturbed as they care for their young. Portions of the refuge are closed to the public during this crucial time, but many viewing opportunities still exist. Many trails will open Sept. 1 for hiking and experiencing nature’s wonders.

The most optimum times for viewing wildlife occur around sunrise and sunset. But sometimes even an afternoon visit can be rewarding to the quiet, watchful observer.

To increase your chances of seeing wildlife, take a drive on the Blackbird Auto Tour Route.

This five mile drive follows the edges of lakes, marshes and meadows. If you feel inclined to exercise, hike the 2 mile long Old Indian Hiking Trail and experience the beauty of the maple basswood forest.

Remember to bring your binoculars, bug spray and camera. Be sure to check in at the visitor center for the latest wildlife sightings.

Fishing Try your luck in one of our five lakes open to fishing. There are many varieties of fish to be caught including crappie, walleye, sunfish, northern pike and bass. A fishing map and regulations can be obtained at the refuge information kiosks or the visitor center.

Visitor Center If you’ve got questions, our enthusiastic staff has answers!

We are eager to help you make the most of your visit. Check out our interactive exhibits and learn about the diverse habitats which support Tamarac’s many species of wildlife.

Learn about the historical use of the refuge including that of the Ojibwe Indians and the

European settlers. Be sure to view our large screen presentation entitled: “Tamarac: Its Life and Legends.”

Before you leave, browse in the Tamarac Bookshop.

Proceeds from sales support educational programs at the refuge. The visitor center is located 9 miles north of Hwy 34. Visitor center hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Photo Contest You are invited to participate in Tamarac’s 7th Annual Amateur Photo Contest. There are five categories this year: Wildlife, Plant Life, Scenic, Nature’s Abstracts and Recreation. All photos must be taken on the refuge. Up to three entries per a person may be submitted. For more information stop in at the visitors center, contact us at 218-847-2641 Tamarac to page 30

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Guided tours, Sunday movies and presentations Refuge tours will be offered every Thursday June through August from 10:00 am to noon.

Wildlife films, special programs or activities will be offered on some Saturdays and every Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

Special presentations and activities Sunday, Aug. 2 — Discovering Tamarac History Tour, 1-4 p.m.

Take a journey into Tamarac’s past. Before the refuge was established, this landscape was extensively settled.

Who were these folks? Where did they live and how did they survive in this wilderness?

Learn about their significance to the refuge and more! Meet at the visitor center for a presentations and then caravan to several post-colonial historical sites. Wear sturdy shoes and bring stories to tell.

Saturday, Aug. 8 — A Trumpeter Triumph Talk and Tour, 9:30 a.m.

Discover the world of trumpeter swans, North American’s largest waterfowl species. Learn how this bird was nearly decimated and how Tamarac played a critical role in its amazing recovery. Then we’ll head out on the refuge in search of these beautiful birds and their young.

Friday, Aug. 14 — Tamarac Twilight Hike, 8-10 p.m.

Join us for an evening of discovery. While most critters are settling in for a night of rest, others are just waking up! Learn about Tamarac’s night life and how they adapt to the darkness of the night.

Use your senses and become part of their world. Meet at the visitor center to carpool to a 30

SUBMITTED PHOTOS RICE PRODUCTION. Cultivated rice, left, is darker than wild rice because it is parched with a gas. Wild rice, right, ranges in color from charcoal to cream because it is parched with a wood stove.

hiking location. Bring a flashlight and insect repellent.

Sunday, Aug. 23 — Leave it to Beavers, 2 p.m.

Take an intriguing look into the world of beavers. Learn about some amazing adaptations this creature has acquired over thousands of years of evolution. Visit a beaver dam and lodge and learn how this large rodent played a role in Minnesota’s history. Meet at the visitor center for program and caravan to beaver site.

Sunday, Aug. 27 — Nature Digital Day Camp, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Join us for a youth day camp of digital photography, wildlife and exploring Tamarac Refuge. We’ll start with learning how to take photos and some basics of wildlife and plants. Then with cameras in hand we’ll sneak around ponds, hike trails, climb hills and wander fields in search of wildlife, neat plants and beautiful landscapes. Wear clothing for the outdoors, be prepared to hike, brink a sack lunch and your imagination. This activity is geared for youth ages 10-12 years old and space is limited.

Please sign up in advance by calling 218-847-2641. Inquire about transportation from Detroit Lakes.

Sunday movies, 2 p.m.

Aug. 2 — Planet Earth-

Seasonal Forests — Investigate temperate regions and find some of the most elusive creatures and well-adapted plant life on earth. From the giant sequoia to the Siberian Forests, Forests bring to life a seemingly familiar world that remains largely unexplored.

Aug. 9 — Planet EarthFresh Water — Follow rivers as they course from mountain to sea, nourishing unique and dramatic wildlife. From the world’s deepest lake to a stunning look at the world’s highest waterfall, Fresh Water offers a unique perspective on the secret lives teeming in our purest waters.

Aug. 23 — Hooked on Hummingbirds — Experience the wonder and enchantment of these tiny jewels. Watch baby hummers grow and prepare to leave the nest.

Aug. 30 — Min-Bimadiziiwin: The Good Life — Ojibwe wild rice harvesting in Minnesota — an engaging portrait of a community of the White Earth reservation where people’s lives revolve around the annual harvest of rice.

Minnesota’s Wild Rice — The “Good Berry” August is the perfect time to indulge in Minnesota’s wild berries: blueberries, strawber-

ries, raspberries and wild rice.

Though the last aliment may seem out of place, the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) call wild rice Manoomin, actually translating to “good berry.” With a name rightfully deserved, the grain holds more overall nutrition than any other fruit, grain, vegetable or animal food source once available in the Native American diet and is a staple aliment of Minnesota wildlife.

In the Ojibwe culture wild rice is considered a direct gift from the creator and was also once an essential part of the northern Native American’s diet because of its rich nutritional content and high durability after processing. The grain was valued so greatly for sustenance that there were often Native American battles over ricing territories.

According to Tim, E. Holzkamm, researcher of Ojibwe horticulture, in his related thesis, Native Americans depended on wild rice to sustain them through times of famine when wild game populations were low. The arriving French explorers also attributed the vigor and strength of the woodland natives to their wild rice consumption.

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had over ricing territories seem understandable. One serving of wild rice can pack quite the nutritional punch.

One cup of cooked wild rice will provide 166 calories, 7 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber, 35 grams of carbohydrate, as well as high values of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. In fact according to the University of California Berkley Wellness Encyclopedia, one-half cup of wild rice provides a woman 53 percent of her daily folic acid (a vitamin needed for the body to produce red blood cells) requirement and 48 percent for men.

Compare this to white rice, the emptiness of the kernel is apparent; a serving of white rice has 204 calories, 4 grams of protein and as little as half or less of the vitamins and minerals of wild rice.

Wild rice also provides wildlife with a nutritious tasty meal. Early May to late November waterfowl will feed on wild rice in every stage of development--sprouting seeds, young shoots and the preferred ripe grains. Ducks, geese, sora, teal and American coots will gather on the lakes to feast on the abundant grain the same time people are harvesting. Though unlike people, they also have the capability of diving to the bottom to retrieve seeds. Blackbirds, deer, moose, beaver and muskrats are other consumers.

Beyond its value for nourishment, Native Americans cherished wild rice for its medicinal qualities. Wild rice boiled with meat and fish broth was used as a common health formula to give to infants and to prevent illnesses. Small broken rice, or Manzaan, was boiled with herbs to create an ointment for poison ivy and nettle irritations.

Today the Ojibwe tribal members are using the grain to combat the rising rates of AUGUST 2009

Type two diabetes, obesity and high cholesterol. Modernization has caused many Native Americans to turn away from traditional native diets that were low in fat and high in fiber to fast food American diets causing health problems.

Through the Mino-Miijim project, wild rice and other traditional foods are delivered to reintroduce healthy traditional lifestyles.

Though the benefits from eating wild rice seem immense, obtaining the true wild rice can be problematic. The “wild rice” that many buyers pull from the shelves, with the intention of preparing a meal fresh from Mother Nature, may actually be infused with pesticides and grown in a cultivated rice paddy.

In fact, 95 percent of the wild rice in the market is a type of hybrid wild rice that was grown in a paddy and machine harvested.

The nutritional label may be similar between cultivated rice and wild rice, but local ricing experts say the quality and taste is incomparable.

The parching (a step within the processing procedure in which the kernel is roasted to kill germs and loosen the tight-fitting hull) of paddy rice leaves the grain blackened and hard because it is heated over a gas stove. It also requires a longer cook time, 45–60 minutes, to break the tough hull.

Rice critics often joke about the best methods for cooking cultivated rice — “How to Cook Paddy Rice: Put rice and water in a pot with a stone. When the stone is soft the rice is almost done.”

The true wild variety is parched on a wood fire giving the grain a color that ranges from charcoal to cream, and also has softer hull with a shorter cooking time of 25-40 minutes. When comparing any domestic food with its native counterpart, the flavor and aroma of wild rice is more robust. Experts say they can de-

SUBMITTED PHOTO RICE ON RICE. Wild rice grows on Rice Lake in Tamarac Wildlife Refuge.

termine from which local lake the wild rice was harvested, because each lakes yield has a unique flavor.

But to the mere mortal the main difference is the price tag.

Paddy rice is cheaper because the time and effort placed into production and harvesting is exponentially less. Cultivated paddy rice will usually sell from $2.50-$6 a pound. To generate an income from wild rice the price cannot drop below $8 a pound. To assure the product is completely natural, the label will have “hand-harvested or traditionally harvested organic wild rice” written on the package.

Wild rice and its sustenance

for people and wildlife is irreplaceable, but everything wild rice needs to grow is becoming endangered. Damming and increased recreation are making conditions intolerable for wild rice to continue to develop on many of Minnesota’s lakes.

To assure this native delicacy can be enjoyed in the future we must be appreciative and consider it as the Ojibwe do — a gift to be respected.

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