Enterprise Dispatch Blog

Make plans now to attend some or all of the activities during Red Rooster weekend, Friday, Aug. 29-Monday, Sept. 1. The committee hopes that there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Help is still needed for Labor Day. Call Paul Holm, (320) 275-4562 (pits); Sharon Asplin, (320) 275-3742, or Mary Mortenson, (320) 275-3143 (serving line); Amy Wilde, (320) 275-3684 (entertainment/concessions).
Red Rooster Days committee and work assignments announced
The following are the chairpersons and members of various committees for  Red Rooster Days, Friday, Aug. 29-Monday, Sept. 1. New volunteers are always appreciated; contact a committee chair to offer your services. Any listed committee members who are not able to work are expected to arrange for their own replacements.
• Barbeque pit crew Chair Paul Holm, (320) 275-4562 is contacting pit crews individually, but the shift times are expected to be: first shift: 6:15 a.m.-9:30 a.m.; second shift: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; third shift: 12:30 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Extra help is always appreciated, even on short notice.
Volunteers who cannot help Monday, but could volunteer for setup on  Saturday, may call Randy Wischmann at (320) 275-3937 (home) or (320) 275-3391 (work.)
• Ambassador committee Mary Neu, chair; Sara Ahlgren, Heidi Veith , Amy Anderson
• Salad and supplies Gary Stanley
• Red Rooster Run Mike Enerson, Brooks Helget, Matt Whittaker. Major sponsor: Meeker Memorial Clinic
• Concessions Kevin Schiroo and Amy Wilde, (320) 275-3684
• Kickball Kelly Babekuhl, (320) 275-2225
• Kids’ pedal tractor pull Jenna O’Brien and Laurie Nelson. Major sponsor: Wells Fargo Bank
• Red Rooster bike ride David and Michele Pitchford family
• Fine arts show Bob Wilde and D-C Arts Association
• Mini-Rod pull Rob and Connie Walters. Major sponsor: Farmers State Bank
• Parade Roger and Maribel Gilmer and Wayne and Priscilla Medcraft
• Labor Day chair Amy Wilde, (320) 275-3684. Major Ball Park Entertainment . Sponsor: Embarq
• Advance ticket sales Dori Erickson
• Gate ticket sales John Bergstrom, chair; Cliff Dahlman, Paul Thomas,  Ed Otto, Ralph Peterson, Wayne Paulson, Stuart Johnson and Cliff Johnson
• Ticket takers Bill Ward, chair; Bryan Isaacson, Keith Carlson, Steve  Davison, John Dahl, Sheldon Hedin and Steve Olson
• Building servers Sharon Asplin and Mary Mortenson, chairs. No list  printed. Volunteers may call Sharon at (320) 275-3742. Shift times are  expected to be as follows: Setup: 8:30-10 a.m.; shift 1: 10:15  a.m.-12:30 p.m.; shift 2: 12:15 -2:30 p.m.; shift 3: 2:15-4:30 p.m.
• Coffee makers Dennis Danielson, chairman; Dean Danielson, Brian  Dahlman, Dave Grochow, Wilton Monson, Dean Euerle, John Isaacson, Kyle  Danielson and Jordan Danielson
• Table set up Randy Wischman and Steve Miller, co-chairs. Blair  Monson, Randy Dawson, Mitch Rawlins, Jeff Euerle, Craig Miller, Bo  Miller, Stephen Long, Clark Moe, Brian Moe, Ken Neu and Dave Sager
• Building committee Shift 1: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Bob Ahlgren, chair;  Gary Mortenson, Steve Brecht, Brian Peterson; shift 2: 12:30-2:30 p.m.: Sonny Nelson, chair; Steve Olson, Dave  Johnson, Bernard Peterson., Harold Mattson, John Fink and Doug Carlson; shift 3: 2:30-4:30 p.m.: Linton Isaacson, chair; Aaron Hobert, Duane  Isaacson, Harlin Schow, Jim Carlson and Jason Isaacson
• Clean-up, Monday, 4 p.m. Crop Production Services crew; Howard  Anderson, Pete Johnson, Dan Schmieg
• Hamburger stand Kelly Babekuhl and Dassel Chamber of Commerce
• Beer garden Mike and Karin Colberg, Chris Hansen, Mike Piepenberg
• Fireworks Dale Grochow
Nobody signed up to organize the classic car show this year, but we  hope to offer this event again in 2009, which will be Red Rooster Day’s  50th anniversary.
Committee chairs are asked to bring a written list of their duties to  Red Rooster Chair Amy Wilde sometime during this year’s event, for the  committee to keep on file for future reference.
Proceeds from the annual barbecue chicken dinner go toward community  improvements. In the past, this has included the baseball grandstand,  park picnic shelters and tables, school band trailer, the fireworks  endowment fund, and many other local facilities and services. The 2008  beneficiaries included contributions toward the Spring Lake Park bike path, Dassel Area Historical Society museum addition, and new Dassel  Cemetery sign. The work of the committee chairs listed above, and their  crews, are essential for a successful Red Rooster Days.
Red Rooster parade Saturday in Dassel
The annual Red Rooster parade will be Saturday, Aug. 30, 3 p.m, in Dassel.
Lineup begins at 2 p.m. at  Firelake on CSAH 4 (1st St.) north of Dassel. The parade will travel south on Willis Street; turn right on William Ave. E.; turn right on 5th St. N.; turn right on Centennial Ave.; right on 3rd St. N.; left on Linhart Ave. W.; left on 1st Street N.; right on Lake Street, where the parade disbands.
Questions may be directed to Roger or Maribel Gilmer at (320) 275-3519. Please note: if your group is planning on sharing treats along the parade route, it is requested that someone walk and hand them out and not throw into the crowd or onto the street.