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By ELI LUTGENS
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The Waldorf City Council held a public meeting the evening of Thursday, June 15, in the community center, to discuss two items: Waldorf Veterans’ Memorial Park and the relocation of the St. Clair Wood Ducks to Waldorf which would include the construction of a new baseball complex.
Waldorf native Charlie Barnes presented the same idea he had a couple months ago regarding the Veterans’ Memorial Park. Barnes would like to donate a 50 x 70 foot lot in front of the new city mural, across from the Community Center, to the city for the park.
“This won’t cost the city any money for the building of the park,” Barnes assures. “The city would only be responsible for maintenance, repairs, and insurance.”
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Makeover reveal expected Sunday
By DEB BENTLY
Staff Writer
As surprises go, this should be a big one.
Rourke Wacholz, 6, his brother Arlo, 4, and parents Chelsey and Mike are expected to leave their rural Ellendale home Friday morning, and are forbidden to return until 11:30 Sunday. While they’re gone, Rourke’s bedroom will have new carpeting installed. The walls will be painted and decorated, new curtains will likely be hung.
And, if Rourke has his way, his bed will be much taller than the standard double-sized bed he inherited when he moved out of the room he once shared with his brother. But although he can be fairly sure his wishes will be followed, he is not being given any details.
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By MELANIE PILTINGSRUD
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Sunday, June 25 kicks off the first of the Summer Burst Concert Series with the much requested doo-wop, rockabilly, and rock band, The Whitesidewalls, who will take you back to the golden age of rock-n-roll.
The band will play from 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., but bring your lawn chair or blanket and head to the New Richland City Park early, because this band draws a crowd. A food truck will be available from 11 a.m. until after the concert, and, of course, the playground equipment is available for the kids, so what more could you ask for in a relaxing afternoon? Bring your family and have a good time.
The Summer Burst Concert Series is made possible through a grant from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council and sponsored by the City of New RIchland. As part of the grant, the New Richland Care Center is treated to a taste of the music of each concert earlier in the afternoon. In the case of The Whitesidewalls, one member of the band will perform a solo concert at the care center prior to the presentation at the park.
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By ELI LUTGENS
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A full lineup of events, minus Martin Ellingson jumping off the room of the Ellendale bank (in a theatrical performance), is in place for the annual Ellendale Days celebration, beginning with food vendors and a street dance at 8 p.m., Friday, June 23, 2023.
Formerly known as “Crazy Days,” this year’s events may seem a little pedestrian compared with the times of old.
“Ellendale Days lets people know that we’re still here,” Ross Sletten, Lerberg’s Foods owner says. “There are a few things that have changed over the years. It’s not so crazy, as the name used to indicate.”
As a lifelong Ellendale kid, Sletten said his fondest memory of “Crazy Days” is Martin Ellingson jumping off the roof of the bank onto a small mattress on Main Street. Of course, he failed to mention until the conclusion of his story, that he didn’t really do it. A mannequin was tossed from the building and quickly scooped up into an ambulance and driven away.
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Kathy (Flor) Hinkley will retire on June 23rd after 42 years with the New Richland Care Center. She invites everyone to a public Open House retirement party on Friday, June 23rd at the New Richland City Hall from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
By BARB FINSETH
Staff Writer
Kathy (Flor) Hinkley will be retiring from the New Richland Care Center on June 23rd after 42 years serving and caring for residents there. There will be a public Open House retirement party at the New Richland City Hall on Friday, June 23 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m, to celebrate Kathy's many contributions to the Care Center over these years.
Kathy's career at the Care Center began on November 3, 1980 as a certified nursing assistant working with residents full-time on the evening shift for over five years.