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April 2012 |
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To the Editor: Back in 1952, a group of young dairy farmers decided to help boost milk sales and to recognize the accomplishments of their peers. Thus, the first Dairy Day Dinner and the first Carver County Dairy Princess was crowned to celebrate June Dairy Month. I am still researching the name of the first princess. I have only found records dating back to 1955. Unfortunately, all four of the farmers that started the Dairy Day Dinner have since passed away. I'm not certain, Sue, if any were actually from Victoria, but I do have the names of two former princesses whose latest address is listed as Victoria. They are the 1955 Princess RaNaye (Perbix) Miller, husband LeRoy, and the 1975 Princess Bonnie (Herman) Shafer, husband Richard. This year marks the 60th-year of recognizing outstanding local dairy farmers, as well as individuals and businesses that support the continuation of dairying in Carver County. It also marks the 60th crowning of the lovely young ladies who will serve as Carver County's Dairy Princesses. The Carver County Dairy Day Dinner Committee and the Carver County ADA invite you to attend the 60th Annual Dairy Day Dinner on Saturday, April 14th, at the New Germany Hall. Social hour starts at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. and program and 8 p.m. We are asking all former princesses to wear the sash from their reign designating which year they served. We are hoping to get a group photo of all the royalty. Name tags and a pin will be given at the event. Master of Ceremonies is Dick Jonckowski, "Voice of the Minnesota Gophers," sportscaster and celebrity. Tickets will be available at the door for $12. Barbara Grimm Carver County, Minnesota
To the Editor: Hi, Sue. John Gross from Channel 5 produced a wonderful piece on Chez Raginiak and myself based on a program we created for our meetings, planning, friends, neighbors, teams, and for all Americans. We are "planting pockets of optimism" in the hearts of everybody we see, talk to, and "dance the polkas" of our lives with. We are honored and happy to share it with you. You'll see that we've got a new book out, "Tradition: Yeah, Yeah! What's Your Polka?" (on why a revival of tradition in our daily lives is valuable to our families and communities), a new audio CD enttitled "Two Talkers Tackle Traditions" (that includes Chez's original music along with one of our live and up close presentations), and "You Can Fly High in America" (to smile, to rock your attitude, to dance the polka and learn a little Polish song). Janie Jasin Victoria, Minnesota
To the Editor: Just wanted to let you know about an "event" from last month in our salon. April came in and received a whole day beauty makeover! We received her name from Operation Minnesota Nice. She was only home for a couple of weeks and went back to Afghanistan on, I believe, her third deployment. We wanted to do something to honor one of the women who put their lives on the line for us. April received a massage, manicure, pedicure, facial, color, haircut, and makeup. Somewhere in there, we got her lunch from School of the Wise. Michelle Lewin, The Parlour Girl Victoria, Minnesota
To the Editor: In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, we challenge consumers to add a layer of security to their financial future by putting some protection tips in place. For example, use caution when using social media sites, as even small bits of identity or financial data can provide thieves with information to intercept your safety and finance. Also, beware of phishing. Crooks can make such communications appear very realistic with logos and web addresses that mirror the actual ones. When logging into financial sites, be sure the browser address reads "https" (not just http) for a secure site, and never click on links found in your emails. Finally, when making online purchases, make the payment with a credit card instead of a debit card, as credit cards provide more security against fraud. Jackie Nelson Lutheran Social Service Office St. Paul, Minnesota
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