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.

Initiative Foundation Award

To kick-off its 20th anniversary, the
Initiative Foundation announced the six winners of its annual/Awards
for Outstanding Community Initiative, which recognizes outstanding
volunteerism and community service in central Minnesota. The awards
presentation will occur April 7th at the Holiday Inn, St. Cloud,Mn.

Holdingford is proud to learn that one of the recipents is Two Rivers
Enterprises of Holdingford as

2006 Outstanding Enterprise of the year for Central Minnesota.
Two Rivers Enterprises, a manufacturer of stainless
steel restaurant equipment, opened its doors in 2001 with three
employees, including owners Dan and Bob Warzecha. By 2005, it had
grown its workforce to 45 and had become a cornerstone employer paying
living wages and benefits in the community of Holdingford. The
Initiative Foundation helped finance the company’s start-up and a
10,000 square-foot expansion in 2005.

Being on the tourism committee, how about a quick statement.

--VISIT HOLDINGFORD--

do ya think we need to do some more work on this ?

Holdingford applied for and was accepted in the Initiative Foundation's, Healthy Communities Partnership program along with a $10,000 grant to help implement our visions in 2005. There has been a core group of citizens who went to training sessions last summer . We had a well-attended public Visioning session in the fall, which helped focus the city and township on goals for the future. The committee has set up task forces to began to implement these dreams, with focus groups on economic development, comprehensive plan, social and tourism.