Area Family Picnic

The family picnic was a great success ! A good turn out considering
the hostile weather. Many people from Holdingford and the surrounding
area. Many thanks to the hard work of the Lion's Club in organizing
this event. They had a free barbecued pork dinner with the
trimmings, there were booth's set up by local organizations show
casing their interests. Music was provided by a local old time band,
" The Gene Ostendorf Band" they have been together for years and are
really good. Fun to listen to. There were games for the young ones,
horseshoes and other events.

Coming up Sept 10th will be a area family picnic at the Holdingford Legion Park. It is being sponsored by the local lions club (the main organizers) and area businesses. They are providing free food , refershments, music. from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. All people in the area are invited. The idea is provide opportunity for residents of Holdingford, St. Wendel, Opole, St. Anna to get together for family fun. This is the first time something like this has been done. It should be a good time.

Things are changing in Holdingford. This is one of the gardens started by the new garden club called "Pedals to Petals" as it's right next to the Lake Wobegon trail. In beautiful downtown Holdingford

Pictures of Holdingford Daze Parade

Thanks to Jim Czech 1978 graduate of Holdingford, who was visiting the
old stomping grounds. Here is a link to some beautiful
photos
of the parade. Jim is a excellent photographer, thanks Jim

map of Ridgeview Addition

Here's a link to a map of the new addition south of town. Nice sized
lots. It also has a link to a slide show of progress. I understand
they want to start building by August sometime.
CLICK HERE

City Festival

It's coming quick 'Holdingford Daze' this weekend July 7th and 8th.
The theme this year is 'Aloha to paradise' For a full itinerary go to
the Events
page

City Cleanup Day

Saturday June 24-2006 is the City sponsored cleanup day for residents
of the City of Holdingford. Dumpsters , maned by staff will be open 8
am to 12 by the old maintenance shed. Details are on the City web site

NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

If you notice a lot of activity on the south end of town, next to
County road 9, this summer. You will see much dirt being moved, as a
new housing development is in the works. I have confidence this one
will move forward quite quickly ! Phase one of the project will
include about 20 houses on nice sized lots.

take care and stay sharp
Mike

New Business in Town

John Kulla has opened 9-17 Auto Repair on the corner of County Road 9
&17, John also sells cars there and it's one of those really rare gas
stations today, a full service gas station, can you remember when
someone pumps the gas for you? The topper is he doesn't charge extra
for that full service. Welcome John !

New School Superintendent

Holdingford Schools has
a new superintendent. John Haas will replace Roger Carlson, who is
retiring after 11 years, Haas, is in his 4th year as elementary
principal at Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City schools.He has a master's degree and principal and superintendent licenses
from St. Cloud State University. He and his wife, Jane, have two
children. Welcome Mr. Haas and family.