Detroit Lakes • Volume 1 • Issue 1 • May 2010
Street Faire Page 8 Festival of Birds Page 10 Parkfest and Mosaic Mania Page 12 Tuesdays in the Park Page 14 Beatles tribute Page 20
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Oak Grove Cemetery hosts the Avenue of Flags during Memorial weekend. Supported by various veterans organizations, the public is invited to view the patriotic site.
4. City histories
Dennis Winskowski, publisher Pippi Mayfield, magazine editor
Where and when did each city start? Who are they named after? A little bit of history on area towns.
6. Calendar of events
Viola Anderson, circulation manager
Find out where and when all the area upcoming events are happening.
Mary Brenk, advertising manager
8. Street Faire
511 Washington Avenue Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 218.847.3151 www.dl-online.com
Street Faire at the Lakes, each year the weekend after Memorial weekend, is 10 years old and has changed its format.
10. Festival of Birds
The three-day festival is for birders of all levels. They’ve logged DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
200 species of birds and continue to find more.
12. Parkfest/Mosaic Mania
Students are making stained glass window creations to auction off at Parkfest. Stay for the free picnic, too.
14. Tuesdays in the
Park/Shakespeare in the Park
Get ready for some live, outdoor entertainment each week.
16. Flea markets
Outdoor Shady Hollow Flea Market and indoor SuLaine’s Flea Market are ready to help anyone find a
treasure.
18. Golf courses
There are numerous golf courses around the area ready to host your tee time.
20. DLCCC
The Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center is hosting everyone from repeat visitors InPulse to a Beatles tribute band, Revolution. Not to mention there’s plenty of exercise equipment to use on the other side of the facility.
22. Tamarac Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife Refuge has movies, presentations, tours and hikes for any nature enthusiast.
24. Angels baseball
The Angels are swinging into action with their first game against Hawley on May 8 under the lights of Washington Park.
25. Screaming Eagles football
Football begins May 1, but the first home game is May 8 against Duluth at the Frazee High School football field.
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Histories History
History down every street Every city holds its own nugget of history
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impressed with the land around the Pelican River. He built a log cabin north of the railroad tracks, which is where the Industrial Park is now located. The Union Pacific Railroad came by his house, and travelers would use his log cabin as a hotel. A post office and meeting area were later added to the building. The area became known as Tylertown. It was in 1871 that George Johnston arrived, staked his claim on the south side of the tracks and in 1872, named the area Detroit, after the lake. By 1880, all of the Tylertown settlers had moved to the new area and nothing but the rundown original cabin remained of Tylertown. The “Lakes” part was added because of the confusion it caused with Detroit, Mich.
Frazee Soon after the White Earth Indian Reservation was established, the city of Frazee was born. Named for Randolph Frazee, who came to the area in 1872, the town had previously been called Detroit (May 27, 1867) and then Third Crossing, until being named Frazee in 1873. Three years after the Northern Pacific Railroad was built, the nearest train station was Hobert, a mile on the other side of the Otter Tail River from Frazee. After his sawmill purchase in 1872, R.L. Frazee purchased much of the land around it and formed the town of Frazee. Next, Frazee lobbied the railroad to have the depot at Hobert moved to Frazee. On Oct. 25, 1874, the depot building was loaded onto two rail cars and brought to Frazee. Shoreham Around 1902, Shoreham was a bustling area, known for its lakes and resorts. At the end of Washington Avenue, on Detroit Lake, people would board Lady of the Lakes. Boats carried passengers, mail and other cargo to the Lake Melissa and Lake Sallie area. Boats entered Muskrat Lake at the end of the Lake Sallie end of channel, traveled through Dunton Locks and dropped 6-7 feet to Lake Sallie level from Detroit. John West was a major player in the growth of the Shoreham area. He owned and operated the Pelican Valley Navigation Co. waterway, which ran through Shoreham, Lake Melissa and Lake Sallie.
Lake Park When Thomas Canfield came through what is now Lake Park, scouting a route for the railroad, he and his men arrived for lunch on the shores of Lake Flora. That is where they met Jonas Erickson. Erickson had purchased a plot of land and was asked to sell it for a townsite. He set a high price of $3,000, thinking it would never sell, but, it did. The first resident to arrive in the area, then called Liberty Township, was in April of 1870. A couple years later, a telegraph station was erected and was called High Siding. By 1872, the railroad station was established and called Lakeside. R.H. Abraham was appointed the first postmaster, with the post office given the name Loring. In 1876, under the suggestion of Fletcher Hawley, the city was renamed, merging Loring, Liberty and Lakeside into Lake Park. On Feb. 25, 1881, Lake Park was incorporated as a village.
onsford was named after Orville Ponsford, a principal of the Episcopal mission school in Ponsford from 1890-91. The government wished to locate a post office at Ponsford, and Orville Ponsford and J.W. Nunn circulated petitions, asking to name it Pine Point. There was already a post office in Minnesota under that name, so it was denied. Petitioners submitted a list of names, and with Ponsford being at the top of the list, it became the name of the city. The White Earth reservation was completely opened to settlement in 1907.
Callaway Callaway was named for William Callaway, general passenger agent of the Soo Line Railroad. The town was first called Baxter, but was later changed because there was already a Baxter in Minnesota. On July 4, 1904, the railroad reached Callaway. Detroit Lakes Melvin Tyler came to the area in 1870 because he was 4 | SUMMER SCENE | MAY 2010
Ogema Ogema was incorporated in 1907, after the Soo Line reached the area. Theodore Thoennes was the first postmaster, and William Uran was elected as the first president of the village council. Ogema means “chief” in Chippewa, and it was known as buffalo country, with early settlers claiming they found buffalo bones when they broke sod. After 1870, buffalo stopped coming to the Ogema area. Many of Becker County’s largest farms were located around Ogema and Waubun. Audubon The village of Audubon started in 1872, with a hotel and the Northern Pacific Railroad land office. In August of 1871, an official of the railroad, John Audubon, came through on a tour. Audubon was an American ornithologist, a painter of birds. When the town was organized later, in his honor, the streets were named after birds such as Robin, Plover, Martin, Lark, Hawk, Falcon and more. DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
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Calendar May 5 United Way Day of Caring Contact: LuAnn Porter, 846-7400
Contact: Detroit Lakes Chamber, 218-847-9202; www.visitdetroitlakes. com/things-to-do/events/ festival-of-birds/
June 5 Breakfast on the Farm, Rodeo Fest, Hawley Contact: Brani Alm, 218937-5771
May 6 Chamber Annual Banquet & Meeting, 5 p.m. in the Detroit Lakes Pavilion Cost: $25 Contact: Chamber Office, 847-9202
May 26 Memorial Weekend “LIVE” at The Lodge, 7-10 p.m. in The Lodge On Lake Detroit Cost: $5 cover charge Contact: 218-847-8439; www.TheLodgeOnLakeDetroit.com
June 5-6 Quake the Lake Powerboat Races, Detroit Lake in front of Zorbaz
May 27-April 1 Avenue of Flags/Memorial Walk in Oak Grove Cemetery, Detroit Lakes Contact: Dave Coalwell, 218-847-9166
June 8 Tuesdays in the Park, 7 p.m. in the Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell Free concert with music by the Park Rapids Area Community Band; bring your own lawn chair. Before the concert, Habitat for Humanity will be doing a picnic dinner under the shelter as a fund-raiser. Contact: Holmes Theatre, 844-7469
May 7 Revolution: A Tribute to the Beatles, 8 p.m. in the Historic Holmes Theatre Cost: Adults $30, Students $15 Contact: 218-844-7469; www.dlccc.org May 8 Mother’s Day Weekend Spanish Wine Tasting, 5:30 p.m. in The Lodge on Lake Detroit Advance reservation required. Cost: $25 per person + tax Contact: 218-847-8439 or 800-761-8439; www.TheLodgeOnLakeDetroit.com May 8 LIVE at The Lodge, 7-10 p.m. in The Lodge On Lake Detroit Tim Sparks Duo Location: The Lodge On Cost: $ 5 cover charge Contact: 218-847-8439; www.TheLodgeOnLakeDetroit.com May 17 Paint Your Own Pottery! 6-7 p.m. in The Clayground on the campus of M State Cost: $21 per person Contact: DL Community Ed at 218-847-4418 May 20-23 13th annual Festival of Birds Location: Headquarters at M State, Detroit Lakes 6 | SUMMER SCENE | MAY 2010
May 30 LIVE at The Lodge, 7-10 p.m. in The Lodge On Lake Detroit The Simon Rowe Jazz Trio Cost: $5 cover charge Contact: 218-847-8439; www.TheLodgeOnLakeDetroit.com June 1 Tuesdays in the Park, 7 p.m. in the Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell Lakes Area Community Concert Band; bring your own lawn chair. Before the concert, Habitat for Humanity will be doing a picnic dinner under the shelter as a fund-raiser. Contact: Holmes Theatre, 844-7469 June 4-5 10th Annual Street Faire at the Lakes, downtown Detroit Lakes Contact: DL Chamber at 218-847-9202; dlchamber@ VisitDetroitLakes.com; www.dlstreetfaire.com June 5 City Wide Rummage Sale & Crazy Daze, Frazee Contact: Frazee Forum, 218-334-3566
June 5-12 Rodeo Fest Week, Hawley Contact: Brandi Alm, 218937-5771
June 11-12 Hawley Rodeo Contact: Brandi Alm, 218937-5771 June 12 Bishop’s Cup Family Fishing Tournament June 12 Ronald McDonald House Motorcycle Ride, VFW in New York Mills Website: www.rmhride. com June 15 Tuesdays in the Park, 7 p.m. in the Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell Free concert with music by Tim Eggebraaten; bring your own lawn chair. Before the concert, Habitat for Humanity will be doing a picnic dinner under the shelter as a fund-raiser. Contact: Holmes Theatre, 844-7469
June 18 Father’s Day Weekend Beer Tasting & Shrimp Boil, 5:30 p.m. at The Lodge On Lake Detroit Advance reservations required. Cost: $25 per person + tax Contact: 218-847-8439 or 800-761-8439; www.TheLodgeOnLakeDetroit.com June 18 LIVE at The Lodge, 7-10 p.m. in The Lodge On Lake Detroit The Deb Jenkins Band, rhythm & blues Cost: $5 cover charge Contact: 218-847-8439; www.TheLodgeOnLakeDetroit June 19-26 Perham Turtle Fest Contact: Perham Chamber, 800-634-6112; www. perham.com June 22 Tuesdays in the Park, 7 p.m. in the Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell Free concert with music by Doc and the Scrubs; bring your own lawn chair. Before the concert, Habitat for Humanity will be doing a picnic dinner under the shelter as a fund-raiser. Contact: Holmes Theatre, 844-7469 June 25-27 Shakespeare in the Park, 7 p.m. at the Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell; “The Merry Wives of Winsor” Bring your own lawn chair. Contact: Vicky at 844-7469 June 28-July 9 Summer Art & Craft Show in the Historic Holmes Ballroom Contact: Vicky at 218-844-4221 DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
July 1-3 Shakespeare in the Park, 7 p.m. at the Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell; “The Merry Wives of Winsor” Bring your own lawn chair. Contact: Vicky at 844-7469 July 2-3 10th Annual 4th of July Beach Bash with GB Leighton at Lakeside Tavern, Detroit Lakes Contact: 218-847-1891; www.lakesidetavern.com July 4 10th Annual 4th of July Beach Bash with Martin Zellar at Lakeside Tavern, Detroit Lakes Contact: 218-847-1891; www.lakesidetavern.com July 6 Tuesdays in the Park, 7 p.m. in the Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell Free concert with music by Mark Fogelson — acoustic guitar, vocals and storytelling. Before the concert, Habitat for Humanity will be doing a picnic dinner under the shelter as a fund-raiser. Contact: Holmes Theatre, 844-7469 July 9-18 75th Annual Northwest Water Carnival Contact: DL Jaycees, 218844-5527 July 11-13 Phelps Mill Art Festival July 17-18 Bearclaw Muzzleloaders of Northern MN Rendevous Height of Land Sportsmans Club, 15 miles east of DL on Hwy 34 Cost: public free; competitor fee Contact: Allan Witthoeft 218-846-1063 July 20 Tuesdays in the Park, 7 p.m. in the Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell Free concert with music DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
by Doc and the Scrubs; bring your own lawn chair. Before the concert, Habitat for Humanity will be doing a picnic dinner under the shelter as a fund-raiser. Contact: Holmes Theatre, 844-7469 July 23-25 56th Frazee Turkey Days Contact: Frazee Forum, 218-334-3566 July 25 Arts & Crafts in the Park, DL City Park Contact: DL Chamber at 218-847-9202; dlchamber@ visitdetroitlakes.com July 28-31 Becker County Fair, Becker County Fair Grounds August 3 Crazy Daze, downtown Detroit Lakes August 5-7 WE Fest, Soo Pass Ranch Contact: www.wefest.com August 9-15 Pine to Palm Golf Tournament, Detroit County Club Contact: 218-847-5790; www.detroitcountryclub. com August 10 Tuesdays in the Park, 7 p.m. in the Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell with music by the Ulen Centennial Band; bring your own lawn chair. Before each concert, Habitat for Humanity will be doing a picnic dinner under the shelter as a fund-raiser. Contact: Holmes Theatre, 844-7469 August 12-15 Vergas Looney Daze Contact: Marlette Anderson Otto, 218-342-2700; www.govergas.com August 13-15 Great Minnesota Wings Get Together, State Goldwing Motorcycle meeting
in Detroit Lakes Contact: Sue, 320-732-6005 August 14-15 Pine Point Pow Wow Contact: Mike Swan, 218573-3007 August 17 Tuesdays in the Park, 7 p.m. in the Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell Free concert with music by Doc and the Scrubs; bring your own lawn chair. Before the concert, Habitat for Humanity will be doing a picnic dinner under the shelter as a fund-raiser. Contact: Holmes Theatre, 844-7469 August 21 Young Life Triathlon, Detroit Lakes City Park Registration and information online at www. pickleevents.com/events/ younglifetri Contact: LuAnn Milner, 218-532-2662 August 24 Tuesdays in the Park, 7 p.m. in the Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell Free concert with music by Tim Eggebraaten; bring your own lawn chair. Before the concert, Habitat for Humanity will be doing a picnic dinner under the shelter as a fund-raiser. Contact: Holmes Theatre, 844-7469 August 28-29 Tour of Homes August 31 Tuesdays in the Park, 7 p.m. in the Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell Free concert with music by the Lakes Area Community Concert Band; bring your own lawn chair. Before the concert, Habitat for Humanity will be doing a picnic dinner under the shelter as a fund-raiser. Contact: Holmes Theatre, 844-7469
September 3 Labor Day Weekend Farewell to Summer Event in The Lodge On Lake Detroit Reservations Required (48 hours prior to the event) Cost: $35 per person + tax Contact: 218-847-8439 or 800-761-8439; www.TheLodgeOnLakeDetroit.com September 3-6 Western MN Steam Threshers Reunion, Rollag September 7-12 Dick Beardsley Marathon Running Camp, Rainbow Resort September 11 Dick Beardsley Run, Detroit Lakes Contact: Brent, 218-844-4221; www. dickbeardsleyrun.com October 2 Damien Home Tour, 12:30-4 p.m. Contact: Gail Grabow, 218-847-3590 October 2 Tamarac Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Contact: 218-847-2641; www.fws.gov/midwest/ tamarac October 2 Harvest Fest, Perham Contact: Perham Chamber, 800-634-6112; www.perham.com October 3 Oktoberfest, Frazee Event Center Contact: Frazee Forum, 218-334-3566 October 9 St. Mary’s “Fire and Ice” Fund-raiser, 6-9 p.m., Fireside of Detroit Lakes Contact: 218-844-0709 October 30 Sugar & Spice Craft Fair, Frazee Elementary School Contact: Ruth, 218-334-5081 SUMMER SCENE | MAY 2010 | 7
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Celebrating 10 years
Street Faire at the Lakes changes format to Friday-Saturday event
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his year, the Street Faire at the Lakes is turning 10 years old. And in honor of a birthday, organizers have mixed up the fair a bit, moving it to Friday and Saturday, rather than the Saturday-Sunday format of the previous nine years. Held each year the weekend after Memorial weekend, this year it falls on the first weekend in June, Friday and Saturday, June 4-5. “I’m really excited and have heard positive feedback from a lot of people about the move. People are thrilled that they can come to the Street Faire on Friday when they might otherwise have missed it because their weekend was booked with a graduation, wedding, family reunion, etc.,” organizer Mary Beth Gilsdorf said. This isn’t a new concept in street fairs. Many street fairs have successful Friday-Saturday shows. This will provide an opportunity for those who work in Detroit Lakes to shop before they leave town for the weekend and return home if they live out of town. It’s nice for vendors as well. “They can be home on Sunday and be home with their families,” organizer Sue Braun said. And since it starts at 11 a.m. on Friday, people can make a trip through on a lunch break as well. “With a Friday-Saturday show, we kind of straddle the two worlds — the workweek and the weekend — so we can hopefully give everyone an opportunity to get downtown to check out the new artwork, eat some fantastic fair food and sit and have a cold one listening to some live music,” Gilsdorf said. This year features local talents of Tim Eggebraaten, Vincent & the Van-Goes and the Fat Cats, to name a 8 | SUMMER SCENE | MAY 2010
few. “People like being outside at a festival, and they like seeing a local name — our own popular people,” Braun said. The festival will be filled with fun, food and sunshine, “which of course we’re going to have,” Braun added with a laugh. Braun, who worked on the Fargo Street Faire for years, said after 10 years on the Detroit Lakes street fair, the growth is amazing to her. “It’s a smaller venue (than the Fargo street fair). I never imagined it was going to build into the spectacular event it’s become,” she said. “People look forward to it every year.” Vendors from five or six states are represented at the Street Faire of the Lakes. “We hope everyone comes down to wish us a Happy 10th Birthday!” Gilsdorf said. Friday consists of vendors set up from 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Street Bingo from 6-8 p.m., all day entertainment from strolling musician Paul Imholte, Tim Eggebraaten, acoustic folk rock, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; In the Clouds, folkie, bluegrass, acoustic sound, from 1:30-3:30 p.m.; Patchouli, fast forward folk, from 4-6 p.m.; Eagles street dance with Fuse from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday includes artist hours from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Dave Herzog, island steel drums, from 10-11:30 a.m.; Fat Cats, classic rock and blues, from noon-2:30 p.m.; Vincent & the Van-Goes, blues, rockabilly, surf, from 3-5 p.m.; strolling entertainment by Paul Imholte, musical stringman all day. Kids entertainment is all weekend long on Front Street with Wonder Weavers, storytelling, arts and crafts for kids, and barrel train rides. For a full schedule and more information, visit www. dlstreetfaire.com. DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
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Birds of a feather...
Festival of Birds takes off from Detroit Lakes, scouting many species
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hy not get in on the spring spectacle and join the flock of people migrating to the Detroit Lakes area for the Festival of Birds? Let us take you to some of the hottest bird watching sites in Minnesota. The Detroit Lakes area is the heart of a transition zone in northwestern Minnesota. It’s a place where the tall grass prairie meets both northern hardwood and conifer forest ecosystems. The diversity of plant, animal and bird life here is unique. In a small geographic area, birders have an opportunity to see 90 percent of the all regular species of the state. Mid-May birding is spectacular. We have recorded over 200 different birds during the festival. This year we will visit several natural and restored habitats in search of unique prairie sparrows, such as the LeConte’s Sparrow that nest here. You’ll also find trips to the forested and shallow wetland habitats that lead to that remarkable diversity of bird sightings. We’ll treat you to some of our best small town hospitality and most experienced birders from across the nation. The festival is a vacation value close to home. You don’t need to be an avid birder to be intrigued by the workshops and programs during the Festival of Birds. For instance, on Thursday, May 20, you can bike or ride in a hybrid vehicle to learn how to attract birds to your yard, build a rain garden or naturalize your shoreline. Dinner at the Holiday Inn and presentation on the science of migration is included. Friday, May 21, at Fair Hills Resort, Carrol Henderson of the Minnesota DNR will enlighten the crowd on how birds fly. And Saturday evening reknown bird guide Jeff Gordon will host the Bird Song Grammy’s at M-State. On Saturday, May 22, there are free activities for the whole family at the Birders’ Bazaar. You’ll find free workshops by Cornell Lab researcher Charles Walcott including Why Birds Sing and The Tune of the Loon. You can also participate in the Art of Birds by awarding winning artist Joe Hautman. Families are invited to build a birdhouse, take the duck identification challenge and scope out what’s new binoculars and other bird gear. A silent auction of bird 10 | SUMMER SCENE | MAY 2010
related items will tempt you. Check on the progress of spring migration by calling for the Northwest Minnesota Birding Report at 1-800-433-1888 or visiting www.mnbirdtrail.com. If you have questions or would like more specific information about festival events, please contact the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-542-3992 or locally at 218-847-9202. You may e-mail the Chamber at dlchamber@visitdetroitlakes.com. To explore more about the Detroit Lakes area, go to www.visitdetroitlakes.com. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced birder, or somewhere in between, we have something for you. The Festival of Birds runs from May 20-23. DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
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FRIDAY, JULY 9
Miss Northwest Pageant - 7pm Kick-Off Dance featuring Sell Out Stereo - 8pm
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Demolition Derby - 6pm
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Old-Fashioned Day in the Park 1-5pm
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Ready for a free hot dog?
Parkfest and Mosiac Mania are back this spring with free picnic
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hree years ago, to commemorate the Minnesota State Sesquicentennial, Detroit Lakes was one of several cities in the state chosen to be Capital for a Day. On that day in May 2008, a community picnic was held. Though it was intended to be a one-time-only event, it was so successful that Detroit Lakes Mayor Matt Brenk decided last year that it would become an annual celebration — and a new community tradition, Parkfest, was born. This year’s Parkfest celebration is slated to take place Thursday, May 13, at the Detroit Lakes Pavilion. The free community picnic is from 5 to 7 p.m. Once again, the celebration will feature a silent auction where guests will have the opportunity to bid on mosaic glass windows created by area school students. These windows were created during the annual “Mosaic Mania” art outreach project established three years ago by the Historic Holmes Theatre. The project was the brainchild of glass artist Becky Mitchell, who also serves as a development and outreach coordinator for the Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center. Each year, Mitchell goes out into area schools and helps elementary school children in grades 3-6 create mosaic glass art projects. Because school participation in the outreach project is on a “first come, first serve” basis, the list of participating schools fluctuates slightly each year. This year’s participating schools included Faith Christian (new this year), Holy Rosary, Roosevelt and Rossman elementary schools in Detroit Lakes; Circle of Life School in White Earth; Frazee; Lake Park-Audubon; and Perham. “We also had a group of home-schooled students from the lakes area,” said Mitchell. Schools that have participated in the project in the past have included Waubun and Barnesville, Mitchell said. Mitchell visits classrooms at the participating schools and helps each of the students create their own, individual 5x5-inch mosaic art piece. In addition, the students from each class contribute toward the creation of a full-size mosaic glass window that is then auctioned off as a fund-raiser. In the past, all of the proceeds from the auction have gone toward arts outreach programming at the Holmes Theatre. This year, however, each participating school will get to keep 50 percent of the monies raised from the sale of their window, to be used for arts programming and supplies. 12 | SUMMER SCENE | MAY 2010
Another new part of the Mosaic Mania fund-raiser this year is that the schools in districts outside of Detroit Lakes can choose to hold their own auction fundraisers instead of taking part in the Parkfest auction. Two districts, Frazee and Lake Park-Audubon, have opted to hold their own auctions. “It’s a way for some of the smaller communities to have more ownership in the project — and to expose the residents to what it (Mosaic Mania) is about,” Mitchell said. The themes for the window mosaics tend to center around Minnesota — such as the state bird and state flower — or other natural phenomena. The key is simplicity, Mitchell noted; too much detail would make it difficult to complete the windows within the allotted time frame. Supplies for the project are paid for through donations from local — and some not so local — businesses. Mitchell said she also has a strong group of about 1520 volunteers who help her not only in the classrooms, but with grouting and framing of the students’ individual projects. “It’s been phenomenal,” she said of their assistance. Because of their help, she said, the students are able to get their projects back much more quickly than in previous years. “The kids are thrilled when we walk back into the classrooms with their projects,” she said. For more information about Mosaic Mania, or Parkfest, contact Becky Mitchell at 218-844-4221, ext. 117, or by e-mail at becky@dlccc.org. DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
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Outdoor entertainment
Tuesdays in the Park starts June 1, Shakespeare in the Park, June 25
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tarting June 1, get ready for live music each Tuesday throughout the summer. Tuesdays in the Park is back for another year, kicking off the event with the Lakes Area Community Band on June 1 at 7 p.m. in the Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell. Bring your own lawnchair. Each Tuesday, the music is free and begins at 7 p.m. Other acts include the Park Rapids Area Community Band on June 8, Doc and the Scrubs on June 22 and July 20, Mark Fogelson on July 6, the Ulen Centennial Band on Aug. 10, Tim Eggebraaten on Aug. 24, and closing the season with the Lakes Area Community Concert Band on Aug. 31. Before each concert, Habitat for Humanity will be doing a picnic dinner under the shelter as a fund-raiser. For more information, contact the Historic Holmes Theatre at 844-7469.
Shakespeare in the Park
Also in the park this summer is Shakespeare in the Park at 7 p.m. on June 25-27 and July 1-3. Performances will take place in the Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell. 14 | SUMMER SCENE | MAY 2010
This year’s selection is “The Merry Wives of Winsor.” Bring your own lawn chair. For more information, contact Vicky at 844-7469. DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
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Indoor, outdoor markets
Shady Hollow and SuLaine’s flea markets open for weekend traffic
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his summer, shoppers will have two choices for flea markets. Shady Hollow, the outdoor market that has been open for 41 years, and SuLaine’s Flea Market, which is new this month and will be located indoors.
Shady Hollow
Shady Hollow has been serving Detroit Lakes for 41 years, many of which have been under the ownership of Ardy Hanson. First as a vendor and then as part owner, Hanson said she’s been a part of the flea market for all but 12 of those 41 years. Started by Julia Nustad and nine other women from the Fargo-Moorhead area, they would only allow 10 vendors at one time. Now, there averages 145 vendors on opening weekend — Memorial weekend — and then 75 to 80 on the other summer Sundays. Vendors sell anything from jewelry to clothing, artwork to food, antiques to furniture, books to home décor, flowers to toys. “The year the gas went up, that first year, it changed. There weren’t as many vendors that year,” Hanson said of the changes over the years. “Once they got conditioned to the higher prices though, it seemed they came more.” Hanson got involved when she and partner Monte Jones set up a booth to sell collectibles. Then they ran the flea market for six years for Julia, and then they purchased it from her when she retired. Now, due to her age, Hanson said she’s ready to sell the flea market, and it is up for sale. Right now, just through word of mouth. The land, long before it was a flea market, was a vegetable farm, she said. Then Highway 59 was built, going through the middle of the land. 16 | SUMMER SCENE | MAY 2010
“When we came out here, there was hardly any parking,” Hanson said. “Every day is was tough to find parking. It was so busy.” Now, on the three-day weekends, which happen three times throughout the summer, there is a potluck among the vendors. Hanson said there are people who visit the flea market every Sunday throughout the summer. “It’s a fun place because people come out there and meet one another, have coffee, have an old-fashioned breakfast, and they like to just lollygag around a while.”
SuLaine’s Flea Market
If the name sounds familiar, that’s because it is. Sue Petersen is also the owner of SuLaine’s Antique Mall, located in front of the new Boys and Girls Club Thrift Store and More building, formerly Pamida. The flea market location will be three miles eat of Detroit Lakes in Highway 10, formerly the Tools & More building. Peterson said last month that she plans to start with a 10,000 square foot space that she will lease for a year, and if it goes well, she will expand. There will be space for at least 60 indoor vendors in addition to the outdoor area. Those interested in setting up at the market can either rent the space for the day, weekend or month. SuLaine’s has an advantage with the indoor space available, but she said she’ll also be able to cooperate with Shady Hollow, exchanging vendors in case of rain or in case she runs out of room. “The more businesses you have that compliment each other, you get more people coming to the area,” Petersen said. SuLaine’s Flea Market is open weekends beginning May 8. The hours will be flexible depending on traffic but will be open at 7 a.m. all year long. DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
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Afternoon tee time
The Detroit Lakes area has several golf courses to offer a round or two
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he Detroit Country Club is a 36-hole golf facility located five miles south of Detroit Lakes on Highway 59. The premier golf courses include Par 71, 18-hole Pine to Palm and Par 64, 18-hole Lakeview courses. The municipal course, open to the public, also offers a clubhouse and restaurant, The Little Easy. For more information, contact (218) 847-5790; www. detroitcountryclub.com
Maple Hills Golf Club
Maple Hills Golf Club is located four miles east of Detroit Lakes on Highway 10. A scenic nine-hole course, Maple Hills is perfect for family golf. It plays to just over 3,000 yards and is challenging enough to keep the good players coming back, but forgiving enough to make it a pleasant place for beginners to play, too. Maple Hills features a practice putting green and a full-line pro shop with custom clubs, reasonably priced pro-line clubs, club repair, lessons, motorized carts and rental clubs. Snacks are also available. The unique aqua driving range is the latest addition to the course. For more information, contact (218) 847-9532 or (218) 847-1310; www.maplehillsgolfclub.com.
Forest Hills RV Resort & Golf Course
Located in the Heart of the Lake country in Detroit Lakes, Forest Hills Golf & RV Resort is surrounded by over 400 of Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes within a 25-mile radius. All lots equipped with water, sewer, electricity and telephone hookups. There is an 18-hole championship golf course, extreme miniature golf, driving range, fish cleaning station and more. Izzos Sports Bar and Grill overlooks the green. For more information, contact (218) 439-6400 or (800) 482-3441; www.foresthillsgolfrv.com.
Frazee Golf Course
Located one mile east of Frazee on Highway 87, the Frazee municipal golf course hosts nine holes, par 35. Cost is 9 holes $13; 18 holes for $21; Twilight 10 is all you can play, after 5 pm, except Thursday. Ten-day vacation memberships enjoy a frosty mug in the newlyupdated clubhouse. Power carts, pull carts and club rentals available. For more information, contact (218) 334-3831.
Ironman Golf Course
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Highway 21. Enjoy a round of golf on the 9-hole, par 3 golf course. For more information, contact (218) 847-5592; www. ironmangolf.com.
Wildflower Golf Course
Wildflower Golf Course, located on County Highway 20 15 miles southwest of Detroit Lakes, has been rated 4.5 stars out of 5 by Golf Digest. Designed by Joel Goldstrand, one of the highly regarded golf course architects in the Midwest, the course’s distinctive “Prairie Links” design is unique in Minnesota. For more information, contact (218) 439-3357, (888) 752-9945; www.wildflowergolfcourse.com.
River Hills Golf Course
River Hills Golf Course, located along Highway 59 South, is a nine-hole course that is $10 a round. The challenging course has rolling hills, sand traps and water hazards along the hills near the Pelican River. The course offers rental carts, pull carts and a clubhouse. For more information, the clubhouse phone number is 218-847-1223, or visit http://riverhillsdl.com. River Hills RV Park also offers model home rentals available nightly, seasonal and weekly. Contact Aaron for details at 218-234-3131. The park also offers an indoor swimming pool, game room, boat and pontoon rental and laundry facilities. DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
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Eagles Bingo 5:30 - 8 pm Play a few cards of Bingo and see if you can win a little cash for your evening fun... Eagles Street Dance 9 pm - 1 am Kick up your heels to the music of Fuse under the stars at the Eagles street dance! SATURDAY SCHEDULE Artist Hours 10 am - 5 pm Over 125 artists will be showcasing their work from 10 am until 5 pm on Saturday.
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A finger on the ‘in-pulse’ Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center ...
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hether you’re a guest to the area, hosting family or friends or just looking for a fun way to spend a summer day, the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center is sure to have something right up your alley. The Historic Holmes Theatre is a performing arts
center providing music, dance, theater and visual arts for the residents of Detroit Lakes and surrounding communities, bringing local, regional, national and international performances to the Detroit Lakes area. Nationally-prominent Beatles tribute band, Revolution hits the stage on Friday, May 7, at 8 p.m. They have performed with some of the top names in the entertainment business including: Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Ted Danson, Ron Howard, Goldie Hawn, and Steve Martin, just to name a few. Revolution is the leading worldwide touring show that captures the Beatles with authentic instruments, costumes, a visual impact, sound and excitement that can only be described as incredible. Revolution cap20 | SUMMER SCENE | MAY 2010
tures the very essence of four young men whose music continues to win the hearts of millions and whose melodies provided the soundtrack of an era. Come see a dynamic stage show as “the Midwest’s Premier Bluegrass and Gospel Quintet,” Monroe Crossing plays an upbeat blend of classic and traditional bluegrass, bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals on Friday, June 4, at 7:30 p.m. Area students are invited to participate in the week long Missoula Children Theatre workshops June 21-25. This year’s show, “Robinson Crusoe” teaches the lesson that reading invites more than overvation and will feature 50-60 area students. Shows are Friday, June 25, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 26, at 10:30 a.m. Students are also invited to join in a summer vocal camp with the a cappella group “InPulse” Tuesday, June 15–Thursday, June 17. Youth will work hands on with the guys from InPulse on singing and vocal percussion techniques used in contemporary a cappella. The camp will culminate in a public performance with InPulse on Thursday, June 17, at 7:30 pm. There’s even more camp offering for students this summer than ever before. Included are Musical Theatre Camp, Songwriting Camp, Youth Theatre Camp presenting “The Jungle Book,” and many arts and music classes to choose from! Check out the information in our Summer Program Guide. On Thursday, July 1 at 7 p.m., the theatre will rock with a tribute to two of America’s biggest rock and roll icons — Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison. With musical accompaniment provided by “The Shadows”, Richie Lee (“Buddy Holly”) and Wayne Luchau (“Roy Orbison”) will entertain you all night long with a show in the theatre and a dance to follow in the Holmes Ballroom. Tuesdays in the Park are back each Tuesday night at 7 p.m. from June 1–Aug. 30. These free concerts feature some of the best area talent in the bandshell in the City Park and are a perfect excuse (if one is even needed) to get outside and enjoy a beautiful setting and great music. Of course, stay tuned for announcements mid-sum-
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Fitness center
If it’s fitness and recreation you’re looking for, the DLCCC’s state-of-the art fitness and aquatic center is the place. It’s also a fun way to spend a rainy summer day. With hundreds of pieces of weight equipment, 40 cardio machines, an eight-lane pool, a three-lane running track, two basketball courts, two racquetball courts, a 140 foot waterslide, a youth climbing wall and an indoor golf range, our state-of-the art fitness and aquatic center has become “the center” for fitness and fun. Day passes are available as well as annual and monthto-month memberships. Also, check out our group exercise classes. New participants are always welcome! Download a class schedule at www.dlccc.org. Our summer programs for both youth and adults are open to both members and non-members. Summer Daytime Swim Lessons Session I: June 7-17 Session II: June 21-July 1 Session III: July 5-July 15 Monday-Thursday for 2 weeks Lessons available at the DLCCC and the DL High School. Levels, times and prices vary. Summer Evening June 8-July 1 Tuesdays and Thursdays Parent/Child, 6-6:30 p.m. Puddle Jumpers, 6-6:30 p.m. Levels 1, 3 & 5, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Levels 2, 4 & 6, 7:15-8 p.m. Summer Group Lesson Prices $23 Premier Plus, $25 Premier, $32 NonMember *$5 additional charge for registrations received less than 4 days prior to lesson start date
classes end at 5:30 PM) Premier Plus $30, Premier, $35, Non-Member $42 Session II: 3rd-5th grade, July 12-29, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. (Thurs. classes end at 5:30 PM) Premier Plus $20, Premier $23, Non-Member $30 Summer Sunfish Swim Team Monday-Thursday, May 3-July 22, 4:00-5:00 PM (some groups until 5:30). Along with instilling the values of sportsmanship and teamwork, Sunfish offers numerous health and wellness benefits. Contact Kim at Ext. 108. DLCCC Summer day camp For youth entering grades K-5, Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m.5:30 p.m. May 28- September 3 (excluding holidays). Youth T-ball (Ages 5 and 6) The focus of this 8-week league is to have fun and learn the basics of T-Ball. The evening time allows for parents to watch and possibly volunteer to coach their children. Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., June 2-July 21 Snappy Baseball Fields, Cost: $15 Major League (Ages 9-10) Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 27- July 22, games at 7:00 PM, fields vary, Cost: $20 Little League (Ages 11-12) Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 25-July 22, games at 7:00 PM, Snappy Baseball Fields, Cost: $30 There are also minor league baseball camps, youth tennis, girls softball, soccer and Phil Hansen’s free football kids camp. For adults, there are tennis lessons, runningtraining program and swimming classes.
Private and semi-private lessons Our one-to-one and small group lessons are on your schedule and will help you reach your specific goals including improved speed, endurance, strength and confidence. Private and semi-private lessons offer a comforting setting. Semi-privates are a great idea if you want to pair up with a group of friends for a lesson. Youth programs Summer Dive Camp Join high school diving coach Bobbi Jo Koons. Session I: 6th-12th grade, June 1-28, Monday- Thursday, from 4-6 p.m. (Thurs. DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
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Getting outdoors
Tamarac Wildlife Refuge offers tours, movies and fishing for everyone
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waken your soul with a symphony of color and sound as Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge comes to life. Listen to the songs of birds as they prepare to nest. Walk along the trails and inhale the scent of spring wildflowers. Experience Tamarac and capture those memories during this ephemeral time of year.
Wildlife watching
Here at Tamarac, wildlife is left undisturbed as they perform the mating rituals of spring. Portions of the refuge are closed to the public during this crucial time, but many viewing opportunities still exist. 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 two-mile long Old Indian Hiking Trail and experience the beauty of the maple basswood forest.
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. 22 | SUMMER SCENE | MAY 2010
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.
Guided tours, Sunday movies and presentations
Wildlife Excursions will be offered every Thursday June through August from 10 a.m. to noon. Explore the refuge with a knowledgeable guide. Search for wildlife and learn about the cultural and natural history of Tamarac. Wildlife films, special programs or activities will be offered every Sunday at 2 p.m. n Sunday, May 30 — 2 p.m. — Film: Planet Earth Series: From Pole to Pole — From African herds migrating hundreds of miles in search of water to desperate animal hunts, Pole to Pole examines how the seasons
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Continued from page 20 produce the greatest spectacles on Earth. n Friday, June 4 — 8-10 p.m. — Friday Night Frogging. Become part of the tradition. Join a Tamarac park ranger for a night of frogging. Identify frogs by their calls while learning about their natural history and significance to the ecosystem. Meet at the visitor center. Bring a flashlight and boots or shoes that can get wet. We’ll tromp through a marsh and get a close up look at some of these cool green critters. n Sunday, June 6 — 2 p.m. — Film: Crane Song — 80 percent of the world’s Sandhill cranes make their way through a 75 mile stretch of Nebraska’s Central Platte River Valley every spring. Witness striking visuals and majestic sounds of the bird’s journey north. n Saturday, June 12 — 1-4 p.m. — Discovering Tamarac History Tour. 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 presentation and then caravan to several post-colonial historical sites. n Sunday, June 13 — 2 p.m. — The Secret Lives of Dragonflies and Butterflies. Join local favorite, John Weber for an intriguing look into the fascinating world of dragonflies and butterflies. Enjoy beautiful photography along with a short walk to observe these creatures in the wild. Learn about their fascinating lifestyles and their significance in the balance of nature. n Sunday, June 20 — 2. Film: Wolves. Discover the world of wolves by plane, helicopter, on foot and through time. n Happy to See Hapatica! by Nancy Brennan. A sure sign that spring has arrived on Tamarac is the sight of the early spring blooming hepatica. Oh hepatica! One
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would think such a gorgeous spring wildflower would have a more attractive common name or at least some moniker that conveys a little more beauty. Is “roundlobed liverleaf” any better? The common name is derived from Greek and means “of the liver.” The usual scientific name is Hepatica americana however, plant taxonomists are now classifying it as Anemone americana or H. nobilis. The flower can be found throughout the refuge in woodland sites. It is one of the first wildflowers to bloom in the spring. The flowers usually have six petal-like sepals (the number varies) in a range of pastels from light blue to lavender to pinkish white. Although the plant is only about six inches tall, it is fairly easy to spot because it contrasts with the leaf litter. The three-lobed leaves look a little battered in the spring because they stay pigmented throughout the winter and the mottled green, brown and purple does resemble liver. New leaves begin to unfurl after the flowers appear. Another trait is the fuzzy hair that grows along the flower stalk, bracts and buds, which was charmingly mentioned in the 1893 book, “How to Know the Wild Flowers” by Frances Theodora Parsons: “…the fuzzy little buds look as though they were still wearing their furs as a protection against the wintry weather which so often stretches late into our spring.” Hepatica was used as a liver tonic until the late 1800s. Medicinal folklore held that plants offer clues as to their best uses and so the liver-like look of hepatica was interpreted to mean that it would be useful for liver troubles. For native plant gardeners, hepatica is recommended for use in rock gardens and woodland gardens where it will form clumps that will slowly get bigger, but are not invasive. As always, it should not be transplanted from the wild, but it is available from reputable native plant nurseries.
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America’s favorite pastime
Youthful Angels baseball kicks off the season May 8, hosting Hawley
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he Detroit Lakes Angels baseball team is defying the action of aging by getting younger, with an infusion of youth in the lineup for the 2010 season. The Angels will have several veterans returning, but have added a good amount of young, talented players. “We have a few guys in their 30s, but have added more younger guys to the roster,” said co-manager Phil Kirchner. “It’s a good mix I think.” Those Angels returning from the 15-14 team from last year who have good veteran experience include Kirchner, Taylor Fuhs, Phil Doll, Bryan Buhr and Chris Gilson.
2009. Four-year Mayville College player Fuhs will also see some time on the mound, as will newcomer and DLHS graduate Brandon Johnson and vet Chad Griffin. Frazee graduate Trevor Tappe will be an important contributor. DLHS graduate Jon Tolbert will also provide good depth in the rotation, as well. The Angels’ defense should also be solid, with DLHS grad and U of M — Crookston player Reed Oistad added in the infield. Jake Kiebke (DL) also will be a top-notch force in the infield, after hitting .351 last season. Each of Oistad and Kiebke will play either second base or shortstop. Doug Dickey is also back to catch, with Fuhs and Johnson also seeing time behind the plate. The outfield will also be athletic with returners Marcus Mooney, Tappe and Gilson seeing time, along with Kirchner. Nate Eidenschink will also see time in the outfield. The Angels will also hold their seasonal steak fry fundraiser May 22, at the Sandbar in DL. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by calling Kirchner at 218846-0613. The Angels open their season May 8, by hosting Hawley.
Angels schedule:
Jeff Smerud is a seasoned vet addition from Cherry, as well, and will see time pitching and in the infield. The pitching rotation will be a bit different from a year ago, but with ace Matt Huberty returning — but only in a limited basis. “Matt will pitch for us on the weekends mostly,” Kirchner added. But the Angels will have some young arms on the mound, including Gilson, who had a solid season in 24 | SUMMER SCENE | MAY 2010
May 8 Hawley 12 Moorhead Spartans 15 at Fergus Falls 16 at Dent Wildcats 23 Dent Bulldogs 26 Fargo Mets 30 Bluffton 31 at Bertha June 2 at New York Mills 5-6 at Sartell Tournament 9 Perham 12-13 DL Tournament 19 Bertha 23 Pelican Rapids 25 at Wadena-Deer Creek 27 at Dent Bulldogs 30 at Perham July 2 Alumni Game 4 Frazee 10 Wadena-Deer Creek 14 New York Mills 16 at Bluffton 17 at Midway 18 at Vergas DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
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A touch of the pigskin
Screaming Eagles’ chemistry hits home field May 8 in Frazee
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ontinuity will be a bonding factor for strong chemistry for the Lakes Area Screaming Eagles, as they enter their third year of play. There are 21 players returning for their third year on the Screaming Eagles’ roster, which has given the team some familiarity as they look for their first Northern Power Football League championship. “The continuity is big,” said Lakes Area owner and starting quarterback Jason McCloskey. “We are all ready to go for the season to start.” The third season will kick-off for the Screaming Eagles May 1, at Menomonie, Wisc., while they will host their first game on the Frazee High School football field May 8, versus the Duluth-Superior Shoremen. The Screaming Eagles, which finished with a 5-4 record, will be keying on depth this year, after losing early leads late in games — including a 41-27 loss to Rochester in the first round of NPFL playoffs. “What hurt us the most was depth last year,” McCloskey said. “Our front line got tired and we couldn’t stop the rush late in games. Good teams would wear us out. “We are very talented and athletic, but we need depth.” The Eagles do lose an important cog to their rushing attack, with the team’s leading rusher the last two years Dave Moll not being able to play this year. Instead, the keys to the rushing game will be handed to Kyler Wegner of Frazee, who has been Lakes Area’s second-leading rusher the past two seasons. The Eagles will switch to more of a zone type of blocking, with a very experienced offensive line — sans leader D.J. Stone, who retired. The trenches will be established by three-year returners Joe Hass at right tackle, center Anthony Ritterman, left tackle Mark Racine and newcomer Jim Jacobson of Frazee. McCloskey will once again return under center after leading the league in passing last year with a rating of 81.404 and posting 1,591 yards through the air and a 20to-11 touchdown-to-interception ratio. “I was thinking of retiring (playing) after last year, but there isn’t a reason for me to hang them up, yet,” McCloskey said. But backups Ed Perault and Tarrel Flanigan of New York Mills will gain some snaps, as well. The Eagles will play out of a single-back formation for the majority of games, with Wegner gaining the start, while Josh Derby of Hope, N.D., and Rodney Springs seeing action as backups. Depth will be added from a pair of high school running back phenoms in Eagles veterans Billy Quistorf and Jake Lindsey. DETROIT LAKES NEWSPAPERS
Quistorf rushed for 2,100 yards for the Osakis Silver Streaks when he was in high school, while Lindsey is Wisconsin’s all-time leading rusher. Quistorf has been Lakes Area’s starting linebacker the last two years, while Lindsey has been a mainstay at safety. The Screaming Eagles’ QB will have his top two targets back in Bert Smith (Moorhead) and James Singer (Chicago, Ill.). Smith led the Eagles with 29 receptions for 478 yards and Smith went for 22 catches for 442. The defensive line will also be intact, with Matt Scherzick (5-10, 310 pounds) of DL at defensive tackle. The defensive end positions will generate tons of pressure and pinch the rushers inward with Gemenie Strehlow back from Iraq and his tour of duty, along with Casey Gibson — who was in the Detroit Lion’s training camp last year. At linebacker, Quistorf is back in the fold, along with Hector Rosa Vega and Jacob Ledding of Underwood. Lindsey returns at the free safety slot, where he nabbed eight interceptions in 2009, with Brandon Hall of Wadena-Deer Creek holding down a cornerback position, along with returner Rob Peterson. Todd White has also been working on his kicking/punting game over the offseason and should provide stability on special teams, McCloskey included. The Eagles will also play two teams from the Semipro Football League in Minnesota Rhinos (St. Cloud State University) and Brainerd. Home game start times will change from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Frazee High School football field this year. Season tickets — which include four home games and all playoff tilts — are $15 for adults. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for 17-and-under.
Screaming Eagles schedule: May 1 at Menomonie (UW-Stout) 6 p.m. 8 Duluth 15 at Minnesota Sting (Roseville) 22 Open 29 at Brainerd June 5 Menomonie
12 Minnesota Sting 19 Brainerd (7 p.m.) 26 at Duluth
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Eat down the street! Dining in Detroit Lakes When you’re on vacation often the best part is going out to eat and trying the local restaurants. Well, we’ve made it easy for you with the following Restaurant Guide. You’ll find a great mix of casual and fine dining, along with some outdoor options as well.
Here’s a list of the best Detroit Lakes has to offer:
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Senior Special Available Monday - Friday Homemade Soups
Main Street Restaurant 900 Washington Ave. • Detroit Lakes, MN • 847-3344
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— Quality Cenex Fuels — Propane — Drive Thru — Indoor Seating
Tastee Freez Ice Cream Shop & Great A&W Foods
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Hwy. 34 East DEtroit LakEs, MN
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Enjoy your favorite foods & beverages, while overlooking Little Detroit Lake.
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
It’s the Kind of Place You’re Going to Love...
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HOTEL SHOREHAM SORRY, WE’RE OPEN!
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Nostalgia meets lakeside beauty when you take in the fine cuisine at the historical Hotel Shoreham. • Pasta • Steak • Seafood • Fish • Ribs • Full Bar
PIZZA SHOP IS OPEN!
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Dine with a view! Turn any evening into a very special occasion with a visit to the Fireside.
Sunday Brunch
Begining May 23rd
An immense dose of style dominates a menu filled with classic, eclectic and inventive fare. Our dining room is built around an open-air antique charcoal grill with a sensational view of Lake Detroit.
The Fireside will be offering Sunday Brunch. Along with your menu choice, your table will receive caramel rolls, fresh fruit, bacon and sausage, potatoes and more-all served family style.
Dinner features nightly. Spectacular Food...Spectacular View! OPEN YEAR ROUND FOLLOW US ON
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