Mike Halterman of the Meeker County Highway Department, was told by a township supervisor he had to see this in a roadside ditch near Darwin to believe it. A razorback hog was digging in a ditch near Round Lake and had ripped it apart. The hog was flipping dirt 10 feet into the air. “He was digging faster than a backhoe,” exclaimed Halterman.
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The top choice of location for a new Cokato fire hall is the northwest (not northeast) corner of Third St. E. (actually it turns into 53rd when it’s north of Highway 12) and Highway 12. The clump of trees on the front page is actually a prettier picture than the other corner, but unfortunately it also has Sucker Creek running through that corner (a swamp). Incidentally, the trees and scrubby bushes look very similar on either side of the road.
Just a reminder to tune in Sunday night (Nov. 25) for some much anticipated shows. First, at 6 p.m. on Channel 5, is Extreme Makeover Home Edition with the Minnesota family. It usually starts at 7 p.m., but since this is the 100th episode, it might be two hours long. Remember to look for local designer Sarah Goodrich of Dassel. She works at Gabberts which donated the furniture for the Minnetonka home. Then at 10 p.m., tune in to Channel 4 to see the Cokato Museum and Akerlund Studio which will be featured on the “Finding Minnesota” segment.
On a split vote, the Wright County Board approved a plan that will allow most of the 10,000 pieces of evidence that are collected annually to be sold online via PropertyRoom.com.
Currently, the county disposes of the items at auctions that take place three times each year. Supporters of the new plan say that the current system lacks control, limits tracking ability and profitability, and requires staff to handle items multiple times.
Supporters say the new system will reduce handling, improve tracking ability, and will increase profits by expanding the pool of potential bidders.
The change was approved an a 4-1 vote, with Commissioners Elmer Eichelberg, Karla Heeter, Jack Russek, and Pat Sawatzke in favor, and Commissioner Dick Mattson opposed.
Mattson expressed concern that the county might lose revenue, and said he is satisfied with the existing system.
Read the full story in the Nov. 26 issue of the Enterprise Dispatch.
Wright County Commissioner Karla Heeter has released a new book of quotes, observations, and thoughts on life titled “If You Think You Can.” In addition to being a county commissioner, Heeter is a nationally recognized motivational speaker and a cancer survivor. The book provides some positive suggestions about how we can improve our lives and have some fun along the way.
Read reaction to the book in the Curmudgeon’s Corner in the November 26 issue of the Enterprise Dispatch.
Dassel Cokato kids will be having sauerkraut this week at school. Years ago, the woman who was regional director of food service for the area, said kids from McLeod County grew up in German homes and gobbled up sauerkraut whenever it was served. Kids from Dassel Cokato, though, wouldn’t touch it. However, kids from Dassel Cokato loved creamed peas. Kids from McLeod County couldn’t stand them. I wonder if kids’ taste in foods have changed since then. Will DC kids eat sauerkraut now?
I just did an article about local food shelves and how they are up in usage and down in donations. With Thanksgiving coming and Christmas dinners being planned, it’s sometimes hard to believe that many families won’t be able to enjoy that big turkey or infamous green bean casserole (since my mother is working that day, I probably won’t be able to either). Times are especially hard right now and planning a big meal like that takes money. Winter months bring higher heating costs and electricity bills that force people to pinch their pennies, many times, just to survive. It’s sad that everyone can’t be equal – that many people will be enjoying their expensive wines and 20-pound turkeys, while others will be eating macaroni and cheese. For this upcoming giving season, try to remember those who don’t have food on the table every night. Donate to a local food shelf. Also, try and be creative. Give something that you would eat for dinner. Just make sure it’s non-perishable.
Dassel’s American Time & Signal won this year’s competition with Crest Health Care in its food shelf collection. The grand total was 1,693.5 pounds of food, so Meeker County residents who need the food shelf in Litchfield will be delighted. So will ATS employees. Crest employees will be treating them with doughnuts. More about the annual competition will be in the 11/26 Enterprise Dispatch.
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