3/24/2008

Music Fun

This video doesn't have any thing to do with Holdingford. I just like it. Hope you do to.

3/16/2008

Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon

The St. Cloud River Runners
are sponsoring the "First Annual Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon" it will start 7:00 a.m. on May 10, 2008 at the Holdingford Trail Head on the Lake Wobegon Trail.

The race is run entirely on the Lake Wobegon Trail. Runners will head north from the Holdingford Trail Head for .86 miles and then back through the town of Holdingford and the towns of Albany, Avon, and St. Joseph. The race finishes at the trail head in St. Joseph.
The trail is primarily rural except as it passes through the four small towns along the route. Many people feel that the trail from Holdingford to St. Joseph is the prettiest portion of the Lake Wobegon Trail.
They were going to limit it to 50 runners but I see that has been raised to 100 and the race field is full.
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2/26/2008

Stearns County Dairy Princess Candidate

Congratulations and good luck to Stearns County Dairy Princess Candidate Alicia Dobis, 18,of Holdingford she is the daughter of Allan and Brenda Dobis of Holdingford. She attends Holdingford High School. Her sponsor is Holdingford Mill Inc.
The Freeport Community Center will be a flurry of activity all day on Saturday as 13 young ladies will vie for Stearns County Dairy Princess titles.

The day will begin early for the candidates, with judging throughout the day. Dinner will begin at 7:30 p.m. and coronation will begin around 9 p.m.

This is the 54th Annual Stearns County Dairy Princess Pageant. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
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2/15/2008

June 14 - 2008 Caramel Roll Ride

Start planning those spring bike rides. Here is a big one for the area.
June 14 - 2008 Caramel Roll Ride
This year starting from Holdingford the Route: From the Holdingford covered bridge bikers can go south to Albany or north to the Mississippi River or both.
Some details
Distances: 14, 28, or 47 Miles
Number of Riders expected 300

Prices: $15 Adults - $10 under 16 before May 31, $5 more after May 31.

Description of Ride: The proceeds from this ride will go to cover the costs of building the Holdingford Covered bridge where we will have a 9 am ribbon cutting and party after the ride.
For registering and more information contact

Sponsor: Lake Wobegon Trail Assn
Phone: 1-320-293-9364
Website: www.lakewobegontrails.com

Cliff Borgerding Ride Organizer
Address: 33504 Shorewood Dr
City, State, Zip: Avon, Mn. 56310

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2/12/2008

Open Position City Maintenance Worker

Ad for City Maintenance Worker
City Of Holdingford
2008


The City of Holdingford is seeking to fill the position of City Maintenance Worker. This position is a full time 40 hour per week hourly paid position. Requirements include a high school diploma, a valid CDL (class ‘B’) Minnesota driver’s License, willing to obtain a Class “D” Water Operator’s license, a Class “B” Wastewater Operator’s License, Type IV Bio Solids License, are required. Applicant must agree to and successfully pass a background check. Must pass a physical and drug testing. Responsibilities of this position include the operation and maintenance of the municipal water and wastewater systems, snow removal, maintaining streets, City buildings and parks, operation and maintenance of city vehicles and all other related equipment, physically demanding labor, frequently lifting 70 pounds or more, and any other duties assigned by the City Council. Must possess good public relations skills. Must have a flexible schedule and be willing to be on call to work some evenings, early mornings, and weekends. Response time: 15 minutes. Competitive wage dependent upon qualifications; health insurance and PERA program benefits available. For a job description and job application call the Holdingford City Clerk’s Office at 320-746-2966 or email at clerk@holdingfordmn.us . Completed Resumes and Job Applications are being accepted until March 15, 2008. The City of Holdingford is an equal opportunity employer.
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1/15/2008

Stearns County Municipal League Meeting

The City of Holdingford is hosting the Stearns County Municipal League's Semi-Annual Meeting 6:30 pm Jan. 15.08 at Holdingford City Hall
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Holdingford Fire and Rescue Dept Given Award

From Mayor Schmit's Report: On behalf of the Community I would like to congratulate the Holdingford Fire and Rescue Department for being awarded the “Link To The Community Award” from Life Link Helicopter service. They were nominated because of their professionalism and creativity in getting an injured person on board a helicopter back in September, thereby saving a life. The award reads “In recognition of your dedication to patient care, outstanding teamwork and commitment to the good of the community. It is our privilege to work along side you.” Flight Supervisor, Life Link III. And also on behalf of the community, I would like to thank all the members of the Fire and Rescue Department for the great job they do for this community, we are lucky to have such a dedicated group of people. Thank You!

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1/13/2008

Millions (a lottery story) web site

Here is a link to the Paul La Blanc and Jordan Katon movie Millions (a lottery story) website. It has a little trailer to the movie
The following is the plot summary on the movie from the Internet Movie Database
"For many Americans, winning the lottery represents the ultimate dream come true. Rags to riches stories and their sordid flip side - tales of millions wasted by undisciplined winners - are common fodder for the tabloids and TV news outlets. But the public is rarely, if ever allowed more than a superficial glimpse into the world of instant, unexpected wealth. Millions (a lottery story) follows the lives of six different big money winners to enable audiences to see in detail just how dramatically life-changing the experience can be for the average person. From the farms of the Midwest and the heart of the Bible belt to the hurricane-riddled retirement communities of South Florida, Millions documents the true stories of people as rich in personality as they are (or once were) in material wealth. By using the everyday lives of its subjects the film gains insights into such diverse subjects as fame, growing old, the plight of the small farmer, and the role of evangelical Christianity in contemporary society. Millions paints a vivid picture of how extraordinary circumstances can deeply affect one's identity, and tells a poignant story of luck, loss and redemption."

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1/12/2008

Lake Wobegon Trail Visitors Guide Winter 2007-2008


Check out this link to the" Lake Wobegon Trail Visitors Guide Winter 2007-2008" for this story on Holdingford's Petals to Pedals Garden Club fountain project.

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