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Our newsletter
presenting our efforts performed
in regard to our mission statement: |
| "To preserve the history, stories, and traditions
of Denmark Township and its people, so that the values and achievements of
past generations will inspire and guide those of the future." |
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The RiverFolk CHRONICLE
Published bimonthly by the
Denmark Township Historical Society |
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| Volume 1, Number 1; January - February 2005 |
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
BOARD MEETINGS AND PROGRAMS |
| Members are invited to attend meetings of the board of
the Denmark Township Historical Society every other month, usually held
in homes. Programs are open to the public at no charge and take place
every other month, usually at St. Mary's Episcopal Church on St. Croix
Trail. Upcoming events include: |
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Tuesday, February 15, 7 p.m. Board meeting at Afton
State Park's Information Center. Enter at 70th and St. Croix Trail S.,
follow the road until you get to the Center on the bluff. |
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Tuesday, March 15, 7 p.m. "The Century Farms of Denmark
Township" Program
at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 8435 St. Croix Trail S. Everyone welcome.
We're inviting people who live on farms that are 100 years old or more
to bring stories and photos, including these: The Ephraim Whitaker farm
(1846) on Highway 10; Thomas Hetherington farm (1848) on St. Croix Trail;
Oscar Davies farm (1852) on St. Croix Trail; George Van Alstine farm
(1862) on 90th Street; O'Connor, Frost, Stoffel farm (1883) on St. Croix
Trail; Frederick Gorgus farm (1883) on Neal Avenue; Pechacek farm on
110th Street. |
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If you live on a farm that is 100 years old or more and are not on
this list, please let us know so we can include you. Call Valda Van Alstine
at 651.436.3302 or President Walter Pechacek at 651.437.8383. |
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Tuesday, April 19, 7 p.m. Board meeting at Afton State Park's Information
Center. |
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RIVERFOLK FESTIVAL SET FOR JULY 31
AT CARPENTER NATURE CENTER |
| The fourth annual RiverFolk Festival, a celebration of
life along the rivers, is set for Sunday, July 31, 1-5 p.m. at Carpenter
St. Croix Valley Nature Center, 12805 St. Croix Trail. The Center will co-sponsor
the event as a community service and provide a big tent for activities. There
is no admission charge. |
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| A committee chaired by Lyla Davies and Mavis Voigt is
organizing the event, and there are many opportunities for members and friends
to help. Mayme Johnson, Senior Naturalist at Carpenter Nature Center, will
help coordinate activities. CNC will plan some activities for children. Committees
are being organized and we encourage you to volunteer to help. Committees
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Greeter and arrangements: President Walter Pechacek,
Walt and Jean Mills
Children's games and activities : Pam Monno and Angie
Brumbaugh, chairs.
Traditional music. Mavis and Lyla
Crafts. JoAnne Olson
Hayride and visit to historical cemetery. Rod Olson and
Skip Soleim
Ice cream social and beverages : Bill and Eileen Krueger,
chairs
Heritage bake sale : (TBD) , chairs. Committee members:
Valda and Oliver Van Alstine, Shirley  Keene, Pat Keller, Karen Schulte
Silent auction with special antiques table : (TBD) chair;
Committee members: Dar and Lauren
Cran, Susan Horn, Jim Cran
Raffle drawing for beautiful hand-carved wood objects
created by master craftsman Rod Olson.
Calendars and Memberships : Jean and Wayne Boyd
Publicity: Mavis Voigt, Peg Powers (poster)
Finances: Jim Cran, Bob Voigt
Educational exhibits about the St. Croix and Mississippi
Book exhibits about region
Emergency: Bob Schmitt
Traffic control: Jim Fitzpatrick of CNC, Lyla
Toilet facilities:- Lyla |
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| PHILANDER PRESCOTT VISITS
DENMARK TOWNSHIP |
| The January 18 program at St. Mary's Episcopal Church
featured David Geister portraying Philander Prescott, interpreter at Fort
Snelling and founder of the town across the St. Croix river that carries
his name. Geister described his adventures in the early 1820s when the area
was still a wilderness. Prescott worked and lived with Native Americans,
yet, ironically, was one of the first individuals killed in the 1862 uprising
along the Minnesota river. |
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| SEND IN YOUR MEMBERSHIP DUES |
| In January, Membership Chair Jean Boyd sent a letter to
members asking them to renew. Your dues and participation are very important
to this non-profit organization. Our mission is to preserve the stories,
traditions and historic buildings of Denmark Township to benefit its citizens
of today and in the future. Currently we are working on acquiring the township's
remaining schoolhouse (The Valley Schoolhouse District #34, built in 1852.)
The goal is to renovate it and make it available for educational purposes. |
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| This year is the fifth year of operation for the Denmark
Township Historical Society. We count on all of you to help make it a success.
Please invite friends and family members to join, too. Becoming a member
is a great way to get acquainted with longtime and current residents of the
area and to learn more about the region in which you live. Jean Boyd's phone
number is651.436.8031. |
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A FEW HISTORIC CALENDARS
ARE STILL AVAILABLE |
| Did you miss getting this year's historic calendar, created
by Wayne Boyd with the help of a few friends? It is filled with interesting
information and photos of events and families in the township. They can be
ordered by mail for $10 from Bill and Eileen Krueger, 651.436.6558, or they
can be purchased for $8 at the Just Thinking... Books and Ice Cream store,
1208 Vermillion in Hastings (next to Emily's Bakery) or The Point Restaurant,
Highway 10 and 61. |
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| We appreciate the sponsors whose donations made the calendar
possible, including Afton Alps, Gerlach Service Inc., The Tree House, Inc.,
Carpenter Nature Center, Buell's Landscape Center, Out Back Nursery, Valley
Pontiac Buick GMC, Hastings Chrysler Center, Ralph Peterson (Coldwell Banker
Burnet Realty), McDougall's Apple Junction, Fischer Croix Farm Orchard, Afton
Apple Orchard, Whistling Well Farm, Herman Contracting and The Point Restaurant.
Stop in and thank these generous donors. |
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INTRODUCING THE DTHS
OFFICERS AND BOARD |
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As of January 1, the officers of DTHS are:
President: Walter Pechacek (651.437.8383)
Vice President: Lyla Davies (651.436.4493)
Recording Secretary: JoAnne Olson (651.437.9642
Corresponding Secretary: Pam Monno (651.436.1311)
Treasurer: Jim Cran (651.459-5668)
Board members include:
Jean and Wayne Boyd (651.436.8031)
Walt Mills (651.436.4425)
Lauren Cran (651.436.7639)
Bill and Eileen Krueger (651.436.6558)
Mavis Voigt (651.437.9454 or 612.823.4934).
Officers are appointed for one year and board members for three years. Both can be reappointed. |
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