VBS at St. John’s Winsted Aug. 4-8
July 31, 2008 by roz kohls staff writer
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St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Winsted will host vacation Bible school Monday through Friday, Aug. 4 -8 from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. for children of all faiths preschool through sixth grade.
There is no fee. To register, call (320) 485-2252, (320) 485 2353, or (320) 485-2826 with your child’s name, grade, and t-shirt size.
Friday evening will include a program and picnic for children and parents.
New laws take effect Friday
July 31, 2008 by Lynda Jensen, Editor
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Editor’s note: Courtesy of the Minnesota House Public Information Service, the following is a listing of selected new laws passed during the 2008 legislative session that take effect Aug. 1, 2008.
changes in Crime laws
Dangerous dog regulations strengthened
Effective Aug. 1, 2008, the surety bond required by an owner of a dangerous dog increases from $50,000 to $300,000, and a new law prohibits dog ownership for anyone who has repeatedly been convicted of crimes involving dangerous dogs.
Sponsored by Rep. Michael Paymar (DFL-St. Paul) and Sen. Ellen Anderson (DFL-St. Paul), all dangerous dogs must be sterilized, and owners must notify animal control authorities if the dog is moved to a new location.
Hertzog’s court date is bumped to this week
July 30, 2008 by Lynda Jensen, Editor
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UPDATE: Details of court action Aug. 5.
The court date previously set Tuesday for Bert Hertzog, 55, of Winsted was moved to next week, Tuesday, Aug. 5. This means that two sets of unrelated charges will be processed in court on the same day; charges pertaining to failure to pay sales tax in relation to the ownership of a red 2007 Mercedes SL600, as well as fraud charges that stem from posing as a licensed commercial vehicle inspector last year.
Other Hertzog stories:
Bert Hertzog charged with attempting to ‘escape’ taxation (June 27, 08) , click here.
Hertzog’s attorney challenges search warrant (April 29, 08), click here.
Bert Hertzog hires ‘Super Lawyer’ (March 17, 08), click here.
Hertzog to challenge search warrant (Feb. 08), click here.
Winsted man faces charges of giving false inspections (July 2007), click here.
WCCO’s report of the initial charges (July 2007), click here. Read more
Groundbreaking for St. Mary’s was Wednesday
July 30, 2008 by roz kohls staff writer
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An enthusiastic group of professionals were on hand Wednesday in Winsted for groundbreaking the expansion of St. Mary’s Care Center. Attending the groundbreaking were Mary Ann Baumann, Liz Kiecker, April Anderson, and Trisha Schauer of St. Mary’s; Andy Opsahl, St. Mary’s Administrator/CEO and Representative of the Benedictine Health System; Robert Sundberg and Jennifer Kamstra of Living Services Foundation; Kevin Stangel, Chad Kinate, and Steve Plafcan of NOR-SON.
Getting Ready for Higher Ground!
I am so excited! I have been to Higher Ground Music Fest every year since it began 3 years ago, and this year they have another awesome line up! Headliners Casting Crowns and Mercy Me are 2 of my absolute favs! Check out the complete schedule below-
Montrose Days is just around the corner, Fri.-Sun., Aug 15-17
July 30, 2008 by Caroline Wigmore
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Montrose Days promises to have something for everyone, with the coronation, dances, parade, Kid’s Fest and more, Friday-Sunday, August 15-17 .
The festivities begins at 6:30 p.m. in Lions Park under the tent with the KRWC AM 1360 Road Show.
The coronation is the highlight of Montrose Days, which will take place after the parade on Sunday, August 17. The parade starts at 1 p.m.
