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Vol. 5, Issue 5May 200917 Bridge SquareNorthfi eld, MN 55057507/663-7937neg@northfi eldguide.com

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Contents Local Galleries ...............................................................6

Local Focus: Jay Hansen...............................7

Theater ........................................................................ 8-9

Happenings – Up Close ........................ 8-25, 34-36

A Month at a Glance ..........................................26-29

Historic Happenings: Susan Hvistendahl .... 37-38

Sports ............................................................................ 43

Clubs, Classes and More ......................................... 44

Dining ........................................................................... 45

Just Curious: Jim and Joan Spaulding ...46-47

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On the Cover: Jason Paulson of the band, Grayson (full band in bottom right inset – Matt Gray, Mike Gleason, Paulson, Pete Berven and Brian Chelminiak) and in the bottom left inset, Chad Johnson. Johnson will be open-ing for Grayson May 23 at the Grand.


Art & SoulEnriching the Community Through the Arts

Presented by:

Gwen & Greg SmithNorthfield Art School(507) 645-6008

Original Art by:

Jay Hansenhttp://patient-247.deviantart.com

“Having banished art to the museum, we fail to give it a place in ordinary life.”

Quotes from “Care of the Soul” - Thomas Moore. 1992. (Page 285)’

“Art is found not only in the painter’s studio or in the halls of a museum, it also has it place in the store, the shop, the factory, and the home.“

After hosting 35 exhibitions at my ArtOnWater Gallery, I am convinced that deliberate “art-market-action” in support of visual artists is needed and doable. Visual artists have invested in skills devel-opment, acquired supplies and equip-ment, advanced their mastery of their media, and made framing decisions to create both a work of art and a product. But they must also make an additional investment in market making.

Our community has perhaps more than the average (for a town our size) job opportu-nities to support some of its artists (public, private and institutional). Though local real estate has generally been expensive, many artists have found affordable alternatives to ideal, personal, studio space and housing. We as a nation have yet to come up with affordable health care for artists. It appears the marketplace may be the best, or merely likeliest means of providing support for artists – whether its through benefactors, private or commercial com-missions, collectors, or direct (or on-line) patron purchases.

We have, as a community, explored our arts town dreams and have concluded that such a designation would be good for economic development. We need to build on our various assets to make it happen.

This grand vision – a big dream presently being subjected to trial by committee – is moving toward a set of ideas needing plans, funding and champions; and ultimately, the application of hard work by tireless doers, exploitation of diverse assets, and the need for funding (presently scarce).

Last July, a small independent group of visual artists and arts services providers got caught up in an idea and agreed to take a look at existing assets including built space (unde-rutilized riverwalk), invested facilities (studios, classrooms, galleries) and available resources (artists, designers, teachers, equipment, suppliers)

plus food and hospitality venues in the center of our historic downtown. Why not, right now, create a neighborhood associa-tion, organize a visual arts market destination entity, harness our existing resources, build a non-profi t, for-business effort, and light a small fi re in support of the greater, perhaps longer-term realizable arts town economic development dream?

As we got started, we found an opportunity to partner with the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation in their Town Meet-ing Initiative program to train us to do what we envisioned, with the potential of a grant to get us focused and to fund specifi c project ideas. SMIF has helped us to look carefully at our assets, identify doers and leaders, bring in community-wide resources, etc., to build a strong sustainable plan.

We are now focusing on several realities: a specifi c asset-rich neighborhood, a concentration of relevant resources, the need for a vital market to support and encourage visual artists, and a man-ageable approach to creating a destination which, if we meet their expectations, will attract more patrons (buyers) who will contrib-ute (in visual arts purchases and in consuming other products and services in the neighborhood, and throughout the greater com-munity) toward helping build a viable arts, eats and entertainment economy downtown, ultimately contributing substantially to the economic development potential of our arts town.

The greater community must imagine and begin work on other arts sectors, build on other assets, earn other grants, and support more artists and those who provide related services. We look forward to collaborations in support of those efforts. Right now, we need your help with our Riverwalk Arts Quarter market destination idea.

For more information, or to get involved, contact Dean Kjerland and [email protected] or 507/786-9700.

A vision for a visual arts market/destination within our ‘arts town’By Dean Kjerland, ArtOnWater Gallery

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“…build a viable arts, eats and entertainment economy downtown, ultimately contributing substantially to the economic development potential of our arts town.” –Dean Kjerland


ArtOnWater 217 S. Water St. • 786-9700artonwater.comAmerican Opal Glass – “Art at 2400 Degrees” – One-of-a-kind works of decorative art conceived, designed and presented on site.

ArtOrg Moving Walls Gallery200 Division St. • 645-2555 artorg.info

Carleton College Art GalleryOne N. College St. • 646-4469carleton.edu/campus/galleryNatural Resourcery: Studio Faculty Go Outdoors through May 10Western culture romanticizes nature and exploits its resources. Natural Resourcery presents drawings, paintings, photographs, sculpture and other works by Carleton faculty that confront our paradoxical rela-tionship to the natural world.

Carleton College Senior Show 2009May 15-June 12 Studio Arts Major’s Integrative Exercise (comps). Opening reception in the Art Gallery Friday, May 15, 7 p.m.

Gould Library through August:Photographers & Authors – highlighting Gisele Freund (1909-2001), who created portraits of some of the 20th century’s most interesting literary fi gures.

That Marvelous Legend: The Canals of Mars – late 19th-century astronomical maps that led scientists to believe that canal-like structures existed on the surface of Mars.

Vispoeologee: An Anthology of Visual Literature – collaborative works by local writers, artists and bibliophiles presented by Minnesota Center for Book Arts.

Pulp Fiction and Fact – work of students in paper arts, a course on hand papermak-ing taught by Jeff Rathermel of Minnesota Center for Book Arts through June 15.

The Garage18 Bridge Square • www.artfuel.comthe art of fuelGrand opening May 2, 6-9 p.m.Meet the owners/artists and enjoy a new edition to the Northfi eld art scene.

The Flaten Art MuseumDittmann Center1520 St. Olaf Ave. • 646-3556stolaf.edu/depts/art/Senior Show 2, May 3-11. Opening reception, May 3, 2-4 p.m. with senior introductions at 2:30 p.m.

All Senior Show, May 18-24 – Reception commencement, May 24, 11 a.m.-noon

Grezzo Gallery16 Bridge Square • 581-2161grezzogallery.com

Northfi eld Arts Guild304 Division St. • 645-8877www.northfi eldartsguild.orgArticulations – Emerging Artists’ Exhibit through May 16 – the annual St. Olaf apprentice/Carleton intern exhibit. Mixed media.

Northfi eld High School Honors Exhibit: Where the Wild Things are Created, May 20-June 13Opening reception May 23, 7-9 p.m.

Paradise Center for the ArtsCarlander Family Gallery321 Central Ave., Faribault • 332-7372paradisecenterforthearts.orgBeyond Landscapes through May 16. Judy Saye-Willis, Theresa Harsma and Lynn Davidson – creative women that col-laborate to create a landscape-style environ-ment using cast offs of our society – layering, stitching, wrapping and building an other-worldly scene. Dumpster divas and savers, they show us the possibilities of unusual and diverse materials.

swag423 Division St. • 663-8870Elegant ceramic works of the female form by Minnesota sculptor, Jude Ryan Reiling. Reiling is known for her of one-of-a-kind sculptures with themes such as beauty, loss, anticipation and inspiration. One of the delicate pieces featured is a col-laboration with Minnesota jewelry artist, Katerina Pfl ipsen Olivova. It combines the strength of clay with the subtle move-ment of sterling silver.

Art Studios with open hours

Barefoot StudioCarla Thompson, artist418 Division St. • 612/309-6084www.barefootstudio.net

Jewelry of Marisa Martinez, Amanda Stremcha and Leanne Stremcha through May 22.Eight artists – one night only exhibit, May 8, 5-9 p.m. Heather Lawrenz, Dawn Makarios, Marisa Martinex, Shona Murphy, Amanda Stremcha, Leanne Stremcha, Carla Thompson and Rachel Vogel.

Right Brain Ventures ArtBarb Matz, artist305 So. Water St. • 507/581-0425www.rbv-Art.com

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TheaterThe Very Short Play Festival 4Family friendly/mostly by kids plays – May 1, 8 p.m. and May 2, 2 p.m.

Winning and not quite as family friendly plays by adults – May 2, 8 p.m.Northfi eld Arts Guild TheaterThis festival entertains with short comedic blasts, punchy character por-traits, diminutive dramatic explosions and sometimes undefi nable theatrical sketches, all clocking in at ten minutes or shorter. What will this year’s VSPF IV hold? Plenty of fun, plenty of laughs, plenty of refreshingly quick and interest-ing bubbles of theater fl oating about the Arts Guild stage. Tickets: $8. Proceeds benefi t the Northfi eld Arts Guild.

Student-written One ActsMay 1-2, 8 p.m.Nourse Little Theater, CarletonThe Experimental Theater Board pres-ents these annual productions including “Vesuvius” by Morgan Holmes, “The Blank Slate Experiment” by Audrey Carlsen and “The True Tale of Cupid and Psyche” by Jennifer Bigelow.

Dial M for MurderMay 1-2, 7-9, 7:30 p.m.; May 3, 2 p.m.Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultFrederick Knott’s famous thriller about a man who married for money and now plans to murder for the same reason. This “perfect” crime doesn’t quite come off as planned. Tickets: $11/adult; $7/children 12 and under. For information, email [email protected].

Winsome Women: One Woman, Five CharactersMay 4, 8:15 p.m.Speech-Theater Building, Kelsey Theater, St. OlafCamryn Reynolds will assume fi ve of the most beloved female musical theater characters of all time: Eliza Doolittle from “My Fair Lady,” Clara Johnson from “The Light in the Piazza,” Liza Elliot from “Lady in the Dark,” Miss Lovett from “Sweeney Todd” and Ilse from “Spring Awakening.”

Help WantedMay 8, 8 p.m.Severance Great Hall, CarletonSt. Paul-based Latino theater company Teatro del Pueblo presents this short play depicting a landmark case involving human rights of undocumented workers – followed by discussion with cast mem-bers. In English with some Spanish.

In/Bed/DeadMay 8-9, 15-16, 8 p.m.Arena Theater, CarletonAn original play written and produced especially for Carleton by acclaimed Twin Cities playwright Barbra Berlovitz. For reservations, call 507/222-4471.

PromicideMay 8-9, 7:30 p.m.Northfi eld High SchoolWorld premiere of Northfi elder Brendon Etter’s fi rst full-length play. Everything’s perfect at Cylla’s school as she leads her “interesting” committee in planning the ultimate prom. But the principal and school board loom ominously, remind-ing her that failure is not an option. Pressure mounts, weirdness vexes and the boy of Cylla’s dreams gets a little out of hand. What’s a girl to do? Whom should she trust? What should she wear? Tickets: $6 adults, $4 students.

Opera: Utopia LimitedMay 10-11, 8 p.m.Christiansen Hall, Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafThe hilarious, rarely seen, Gilbert & Sul-livan operetta, “Utopia Limited,” or “The Flowers of Progress,” is a ridiculous farce depicting a failed attempt at anglicizing a Utopian island.

The PillowmanMay 15-16, 8 p.m.Nourse Little Theater, CarletonPresented by The Experimental Theater Board and Martin McDonagh, writer of the fi lm “In Bruges.”

Hampstead Players – “Learning Through Theater” Series Bahl Family Auditorium, Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultGeared for grades K-8. $5/person, $3/person for groups of 10 or more. Call 507/332-7372 for information.

Pinocchio, May 18, 1:30 p.m.Carlo Collodi’s Pinocchio is the time-less tale of an Italian woodcarver, Geppetto, who carves a son out of a block of pine. Join the wooden mari-onette on his journey to become a real boy! Through Pinocchio’s mischievous adventures, he discovers that to truly be human is to be good-hearted and brave. This is a story of self-discov-ery, transformation and redemption. Through this play, we hope to teach students the importance of honesty, education and gratitude.

Greek Myths, May 19, 1:30 p.m.Epictitus, the mask-maker, and Ovid, a poet, will take you on a journey of the imagination as you explore the heroes and gods of ancient Greece! Follow Greece’s greatest hero, Her-cules, on his many adventures, as he battles mythological creatures and warriors. Through mask work, poetry and swordplay, students will discover the early stories of Greece. This play is designed to bring students closer to early civilizations through an apprecia-tion of the similarities that all people share. Greek Mythology for Kids 2 stands alone and is the second in our series.

Don’t Dress for DinnerMay 22-23, 8 p.m., Nourse Little Theater, CarletonPresented by the Experimental Theater Board and Marc Camoletti.

As You Like It May 29-30, 8 p.m., Mudd Hall Amphitheater, CarletonThe Experimental Theater Board pres-ents this comic masterpiece by William Shakespeare.

Liberal Arts: The Musical May 29-30, 8 p.m., Nourse Theater, CarletonThe Student Musical Theater group presents this original evening of song and dance.


Auditions:A Midsummer Night’s Dream

May 3, 3-5:30 p.m., May 4, 6:30-9 p.m. Performances Aug. 7-9, 13-15

The Northfi eld Arts Guild TheaterA happy tangle of plots and subplots about the loves and adventures of mortals and mystical beings. This timeless classic features the mischievous Puck, Titania and Oberon, assorted fairies, magic potions and mistaken identities. Directed by Susan Carlson. Roles available for ages 15 and up. It’s recom-mended that actors prepare a short comic monologue, prefer-ably Shakespeare, and come prepared to read from the script and to move. Call 507/645-8877 to schedule an audition.

South Pacifi cMay 21, 7-9 p.m.; May 23, 9-11 a.m.

Performances July 9-12. Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault

A deeply felt Rodgers & Hammerstein drama with songs including “Some Enchanted Evening,” “Younger Than Springtime,” “Bali Ha’i,” “There is Nothin’ like a Dame” and “A Wonderful Guy.” It portrays Americans stationed in an alien culture in wartime – as relevant today as when it fi rst thrilled audiences in 1949.

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First Communion • Confirmation Mother’s Day • Graduation

Memorial Day Weekend • Father’s Day

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FRIDAY, MAY 1

Goods for Goods: The Great Northfi eld Rummage Raid for CharityThis is the fi rst of a three-day event. Get great deals and fi nd treasures at rummage/refreshment/plant sale sites. Proceeds benefi t charities or causes selected by each site. For information, visit www.5thbridge.org or contact Candy Taylor at 507/581-3017 for a map of sites.

10th Annual Science Symposium: New Technologies, New DecisionsBuntrock Commons and Regents Hall, St. OlafRecent developments in robotics and genetics raise questions about what it means to be human and what is the appropriate use of new technologies. The 2009 Science Symposium speakers will explore some of these ethical issues through the lenses of science and theology. Three lectures by distinguished scholars and student poster sessions. All events free and open to the pub-lic. Go to Stolaf.edu/events/sciencesymposium for a complete schedule.

The Great Northfi eld Minnesota Book Raid • 9 a.m.-9 p.m.Northfi eld Ice Arena This is the fourth of a fi ve-day annual book fair to benefi t Northfi eld Hospital’s Breast Cancer Care Center.

Convocation: Kip Fulbeck • 10:50-11:50 a.m.Skinner Chapel, CarletonThis award-winning artist, slam poet and fi lmmaker is the author of “Permanence: Tattoo Portraits,” “Part Asian, 100% Hapa,” and “Paper Bullets: A Fictional Autobiography,” as well as the director of a dozen short fi lms including “Banana Split” and “Lilo & Me.” Fulbeck has been featured on CNN, MTV and PBS, and has performed and exhibited in more than 20 countries. He speaks nationwide on identity, multiraciality and pop culture, mixing together spoken word, stand-up comedy, political activism and personal stories. Fulbeck is a professor of art at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and an avid surfer, guitar player, motorcycle rider, ocean lifeguard and pug enthusiast. A complete overachiever despite being only half Chinese, Kip is also a nationally ranked Masters swimmer. The title of his presentation is “What Are You? The Changing Face of America.”

HAPPE N I NG S


Occasional Jazz • 5-7 p.m.The Contented Cow

Arts Ala Carte • 6 p.m.Northfi eld High School

Companydance Spring Concert7:30 p.m.Speech-Theater Building, Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf

An eclectic evening of dance featuring high athletic and emo-tionally charged works by guest artists Robin Stiehm and Peggy Paver of Dancing People Company and Eddie Oroyan along with faculty works by Janice Roberts and Heather Klopchin. Tickets: $8. Call 507/786-8987.

Theater: Dial M for Murder • 7:30 p.m.Paradise Center for the ArtsSee page 8.

Theater: Student-written One Acts • 8 p.m.Nourse Little Theater, CarletonSee page 8.

Theater: The Very Short Play Festival • 8 p.m.Northfi eld Arts Guild TheaterSee page 8.

Jazz 1 Concert • 8:15 p.m.The Lion’s Pause, St. Olaf

Foreman Band • 8:30 p.m.The Contented CowClassic rock and reggae.

Karaoke • 9 p.m.Rueb ‘N’ Stein

Goodsell Observatory Open House • 9-11 p.m.Goodsell Observatory, CarletonVisitors can use the observatory to view stars, nebulas and planets. Car-

leton physics and astronomy professors are available to answer questions. Dress appropriately for the weather! Cancelled if skies are cloudy.

Joe MeyerThe Tavern Lounge

SATURDAY, MAY 2

Goods for Goods: The Great Northfi eld Rummage Raid This is the second of a three-day event. See May 1 description.

Bagels and Birds • 8:30-9:30 a.m.River Bend Nature CenterSit back inside with coffee and a bagel to watch wild habitat activity through the window with a naturalist. Free.

The Great Northfi eld Minnesota Book Raid • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Northfi eld Ice ArenaThis is the last of a fi ve-day event. See May 1 description.

The Twin Cities Muzzle Loading Club In Association with the Science Center at Maltby Nature Preserve Proudly Presents the 7th Annual

Cannon River RendezvousMemorial Day Weekend: May 23-25, 2009

Saturday & Sunday: 10am-5pm, Monday: 10am-2pmAdmission: FREE Donations Accepted ($10 Fee for Parking)

The Science Center at Maltby Nature Preserve789 Sciota Trail, Randolph, MN 55065

Phone: 507-664-0770 email: info@the sciencecentermnp.orgMap and directions at: www.thesciencecentermnp.org

Occasional Jazz


Healthy Kids Day • 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Northfi eld High SchoolA free, fun-fi lled morning of interactive games, family activity, health give-aways and more! Fire truck, ambulance, police and sheriff cars, National Guard infl atable obstacle coarse, youth sport galore and more. Call 507/635-0088 for details.

Theater: The Very Short Play Festival 4 • 2 and 8 p.m.Northfi eld Arts Guild TheaterSee page 8.

The Garage Grand Opening • 6-9 p.m.18 Bridge SquareNorthfi eld arts maveric Nick Sinclair is back at 18 Bridge Square (he worked for the Entertainment Guide when we were in that space) with another artistic venture – this one is a multi-artist-owner veture focusing on the art of fuel. Check it out.

Companydance Spring Concert • 7:30 p.m.Speech-Theater Building, Kelsey Theater, St. OlafSee May 1 description.


Theater: Student-written One Acts • 8 p.m.Nourse Little Theater, CarletonSee page 8.

Roger Anderson TrioThe Contented Cow

Jon MannersThe Tavern LoungeVoted Northfi eld’s Best Male Musician 2009! Playing guitar since 1957, Manners has been in bands including: The Stingrays, The Fabulous Intruders, The Crit-ters, The Sticky Wickets, Yellow Fish, The Glass Eye, The Windjammers, No Dice, Rockaday Jonny, Diesel Goose, Zebra, Berceuse, Shriek, Neoneon, The Kitty Younger Band, Flight Time, The Great? Imposters. In the early ’70s, he associated with Andrew Loog Oldham, one-time producer for The Rolling Stones. Now playing solo, he says “it’s easier to call a rehearsal and it gives me complete control over the songlist.”

The Bohemian DuoRueb ‘N’ SteinChad Johnson and Russell Franek, former front men of “Communication Breakdown” playing originals and covers including the likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Van Morrison, CCR and Johnny Cash.

SUNDAY, MAY 3

Goods for Goods: The Great Northfi eld Rummage Raid. Curbside free day! This is the last of a three-day event. See May 1 description.

Pancake Breakfast • 8 a.m.-NoonNorthfi eld BallroomSponsored by the Northfi eld Lions Club.

St. Olaf Handbell Choir Spring Concert • 2 p.m.Boe Chapel, St. OlafConducted by Jill Mahr.

Theater: Dial M for Murder • 2 p.m.Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee page 8.

Art Opening Reception: Senior Show 2 • 2-4 p.m.Dittmann Center, Flaten Museum and Groot Gallery, St. OlafSee page 6.

Jazz 2 and Jazz 3 Concert • 4:30 p.m.Lion’s Pause, St. OlafConducted by David Hagedorn.

Northfi eld Youth Choirs Spring Concert • 6 p.m.Boe Memorial Chapel, St. Olaf

Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m.The Contented CowJoin discussions on local issues at this “lightly moderated” open forum. For topics, go to www.contentedcow.com.

Northern Roots Session • 7:30 p.m. The Contented CowAcoustic music with roots in the north, particularly the Nordic countries.

Quiz Night • 8 p.m.The Contented CowStop in anytime to sign up. Foursomes compete for prizes and the chance to drink from the “Winner’s Mug” the week following their triumph!

MONDAY, MAY 4

Man Cave Monday: Movie Night • 7 p.m.Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault“Man Cave Monday” will feature movies that ONLY men can stand to watch! From “Slap Shot” to “Starship Troopers” this will be YOUR time. The fi rst Monday of each month. Refresh-ments available. Tickets: $5.

Poker • 7 p.m.Froggy BottomsPlay Texas Hold ’em for points and prizes. Free!

High School Band Concert • 7:30 p.m. Middle School Auditorium

Nordic Jam • 7:30 p.m.The Contented CowThis weekly open acoustic jam session plays from the Nordic countries and their immigrant communities in North America.

Roger Anderson Trio

Jon Manners

Bohemian Duo

SATURDAY, MAY 2 continued

Northern Roots Session


Winsome Women: One Women, Five Characters • 8:15 p.m.Speech-Theater Building, Kelsey Theater, St. OlafSee page 8.

TUESDAY, MAY 5

Bluegrass and Old Time Jam Session • 7:30-10 p.m.The Contented Cow Bluegrass and old-time musicians of all levels gather to jam.

Book Reading: Mike Perry • 7:30 p.m.Northfi eld Arts GuildPerry’s book, “Coop: A Year of Poultry, Pigs and Parenting,” will be on sale at the event and is bargain-priced at Monkey See Monkey Read.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6

Lecture/Booksigning: Lawrence Weschler • 7:30-9 p.m.Boliou Hall Auditorium, CarletonLawrence Weschler’s talk will focus on two giants of contemporary art – Robert Irwin and David Hockney. A long-time writer for The New Yorker, Weschler was awarded the

2007 National Book Critics Circle Award for Criticism for his collection, “Everything That Rises: A Book of Convergences.” Copies will be available for purchase at the event.

THURSDAY, MAY 7

Lecture: What’s Wrong with this Picture? The Technical Analysis of a Known Forgery • 7:30 p.m.Regents Hall 150, St. OlafRenowned art conservation scientist, Gregory Smith, explores the role of the conservator and conservation scientist in authen-ticity studies that straddle the arts-science interface.


Karaoke • 9 p.m.Froggy Bottoms

Todd Thompson Trio The Tavern LoungeLocal acoustic music.

FRIDAY, MAY 8

Convocation: Edmund Pellegrino • 10:50-11:50 a.m.Skinner Chapel, CarletonEdmund Pellegrino has played a central role in shaping the fi elds of bioethics and the philosophy of medicine. He has authored or co-authored 20 books and is the founding editor of the Journal of Medicine and Philosophy. Pellegrino is Professor Emeritus of Medicine and Medical Ethics at the Center for Clinical Bioethics at Georgetown University Medical Center. He has been named to the International Bioethics Committee of the United Nations Education, Scientifi c and Cultural Organization and serves as chairman of the President’s Council on Bioethics. The title of his presentation is “The Moral Foundation of Medical Practice.”

Lecture: Lasers Used in the Study and Treatment of Pigment Degradation on Artwork • 3:15 p.m.Regents Hall 390, St. OlafRenowned art conservation scientist, Gregory Smith, addresses the use of lasers as a tool for materials characterization and for the cleaning of artwork. Recent studies by Smith and his collaborators explore the potential application of lasers to the treatment of blackened lead white pigments.

Lecture: European Identity – Reality, Fiction, or Both? 4:30 p.m.Gould Library Athenaeum, CarletonAcclaimed Spanish writer and Headley House Distinguished Visitor-in-Residence José Ovejero presents this lecture.

One Night Only Art Show • 5-9 p.m.Barefoot StudioSee page 6.

Open Stage/Distinction • 7 p.m.Dittmann Center, Wagner/Bundgaar Studio One, St. OlafAn eclectic dance concert and work that seniors have done to apply for distinction.


Theater: Promicide • 7:30 p.m.High School AuditoriumSee page 8.

Girls Nite Out • 4:30 p.m.-1 a.m.Downtown Northfi eldA wildly popular annual affair with shopping and special events culminat-ing at the Grand with live entertain-ment, desserts and dancing. Tickets available at Sisters Ugly, Rare Pair and Women & Kids on Divi-sion. See specials and schedules on pages 30-32.

Wake-Robin • 7:30-9 p.m.BittersweetA local duo on strings playing Celtic and Civil War period tunes.

Theater: Help Wanted • 8 p.m.Severance Great Hall, CarletonSee page 8.

Theater: In/Bed/Dead • 8 p.m.Arena Theater, CarletonSee page 8.

Full Moon Night Hike • 8:30-9:30 p.m.River Bend Nature Center, FaribaultJoin a naturalist to explore RBNC at night during the full moon! You will be on and off-trail during the hike. Moderate hills may be included. Dress for the weather and be prepared to be outside the whole time. Leave your fl ashlights at home – you’ll use your night vision! Free and open to all ages.


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SATURDAY, MAY 9

International Migratory Bird DayRiver Bend Nature Center, FaribaultGo to www.rbnc.org for details.

Take Mom to the Movie • 1 p.m.Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultPart of Mother’s Day Market (featuring affordable, fun and cre-ative wares by local artisans, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) – get together with your grandmother, granddaughter, mom and the kids – anyone that gets “left behind” on the fi shing opener (Mother’s Day weekend). We can’t mention the title, but, mama mia it’s a good one! Free.

International Festival • 2-4 p.m.Sayles-Hill Great Space/Great Space Balcony, CarletonA Carleton tradition that grows stronger and bigger each year. This year’s festival will feature a spectacular range of international cuisine, music, performances, activities and information tables.

Guest Artist Concert: John Milbauer, piano • 7-8:30 p.m. Concert Hall, Carleton Works by George Crumb, Mario Davidovsky, Claude Debussy, Ludwig van Beethoven and Béla Bartók. Renowned pianist John Milbauer has been a frequent guest at major music festivals. Concerts in 2009 will take him across the United States as well as to Europe, Asia and South America. He has performed as soloist with orchestras across North America and has col-laborated with members of the Metropolitan Opera, National Symphony, L.A. Philharmonic, and the Royal Philharmonic in London. He is currently on the faculty of The University of Arizona School of Music, he also teaches and performs at the Chautauqua Festival in New York each summer.


Theater: Promicide • 7:30 p.m.High School AuditoriumSee page 8.


Bonnie & the Clydes 8-11 p.m.The Tavern LoungeTake a step back and resurrect songs of love, peace and fl ower power from the late ’60s and early ’70s. The Bonnie is Bonnie Jean Flom. The Clydes are Bill McGrath and Scott McMillan.

Karaoke • 9 p.m.L&M Bar and Grill, Dundas

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DJ Music • 9 p.m.The Rueb ‘N’ Stein

Jasper Lepak and Art VandalayThe Contented Cow

SUNDAY, MAY 10

St. Olaf Orchestra Concert • 3:30 p.m.Skoglund Center, St. OlafWith senior soloists.

Politics and a Pint • 6 p.m.The Contented CowJoin in on discussions concerning local issues at this “lightly moderated” open forum. For information on topics, go to www.contentedcow.com.

Northern Roots Session • 7:30 p.m. The Contented CowAcoustic music with roots in the north, particularly the Nordic countries. Listen, jam, enjoy.

Opera: Utopia Limited • 8 p.m.Christiansen Hall, Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafSee page 8.

Quiz Night • 8 p.m.The Contented CowStop in anytime to sign up. Foursomes will complete for prizes and the chance to drink from the “Winner’s Mug” the week fol-lowing their triumph!

MONDAY, MAY 11


Nordic Jam • 7:30 p.m.The Contented CowThis weekly open acoustic jam session plays from the Nordic countries and their immi-grant communities in North America.

Opera: Utopia Limited • 8 p.m.Christiansen Hall, Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafSee page 8.

TUESDAY, MAY 12

Lecture: Why All the Song and Dance? Taking Bollywood Seriously • 4 p.m.Gould Library Athenaeum, CarletonCarleton professor of English Arnab Chakla-dar will trace the history of this popular form of Hindi cinema.

Bluegrass and Old Time Jam Session • 7:30-10 p.m.The Contented Cow This ongoing event is for bluegrass and old-time musicians of all levels, cultivating an inclusive atmosphere of musicians and an evening of entertainment for the audience.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 13

Wake-Robin • 1-2 p.m.BittersweetA local duo on strings playing Celtic and Civil War period tunes.

THURSDAY, MAY 14

High School Orchestra Concert • 7:30 p.m.Middle School Auditorium


Study Hall with Peter & TerryThe Contented Cow

Ian AlexyThe Tavern LoungeSinger/songwriter/guitarist Ian Alexy offers deft fi nger-picking, jazzy melodies and heart-warming tales of a well-traveled 20-some-thing-year-old.

FRIDAY, MAY 15

Convocation: Susannah Morgan • 10:50-11:50 a.m.Skinner Chapel, CarletonCarleton alumn Susannah Morgan is executive director of Food Bank of Alaska where she has doubled its annual food distribu-tion and founded numerous innovative projects, such as Alas-ka’s fi rst Mobile Food Pantry. She is known for her leadership in collaborative anti-hunger projects and participates actively in the national anti-hunger movement. Her presentation, “Fight-ing Hunger in America,” will investigate the faces and facts of hunger in America based on the most current research, delving into what we know and don’t know about why so many people are hungry in the richest country in the world.

Back to the ’50s Spring Party • 6 p.m.Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSocial hour starts at 6, music and dancing at 7. Fun ’50s-style food and music, a raffl e and live and silent auctions. Admission: $15.

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Art Opening Reception: Senior Show 2009 • 7 p.m.Carleton Art GallerySee page 6.

Symphony Band Concert 8-9:30 p.m.Concert Hall, Carleton

Bruce Gleason, director. Featuring works by Skeat, Panella, Chabrier, Mendelssohn and Wood.

Theater: The Pillowman • 8 p.m.Nourse Little Theater, CarletonSee page 8.



EggmenThe Contented CowA Beatlesque trio. Goo go g’joob g’goo goo g’joob. Goo goo g’joob g’goo goo g’joob g’goo.

Jeff RayThe Tavern LoungeMighty fi ne guitar and harp. Ray walks a thin line between blues and folk, one minute strutting a slide-guitar ballad on the resonator guitar, the next minute blasting off into a one-man-band train ride. “Ray has a quality that could only come by blending the birthplaces of Bob Dylan and the blues.” (Des Moines Register).

SATURDAY, MAY 16

Annual Arboretum Bird Count • 6 a.m.Lower Arboretum parking lot, CarletonJoin other birdwatchers on this four-mile trek through the major habitat types in the Lower Arb. All ages welcome (no dogs please)! Stay for coffee and other refreshments at the Arboretum Offi ce after the count.

Northfi eld Garden Club Plant Sale • 8 a.m.-noonBridge SquareA great variety of sun and shade, annual and perennial plants from the gardens of Northfi eld Garden Club members.

Rice County Humane Society Walk for the Animals 8:30 a.m.-noonShager Park, FaribaultTake your four-legged friend on a walk for a good cause! Register with your pet on the morning of the event. For details, contact the Rice County Humane Society at 507/334-7117 or 507/334-8546 or visit www.ricecountyhumane.org.


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Northfi eld Arts Guild 2009 Spring Dance Concert • 3 p.m.Northfi eld Middle SchoolPerformances from all classes, including creative dance, ballet, modern, tap, jazz and Mexican folkloric. Tickets are at the door: $8 adults, $5 students, children 5 and under are free. Call 507/645-8877 or visit www.northfi eldartsguild.org for more information.

Orchestra Concert • 7 p.m.Sheldon, Red WingThe Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra celebrates musical roots in Poland. Tickets: 1-800/899-5759 or sheldontheater.org.

Wine Tasting and Sweet Jazz 7-10 p.m.The HideAway$25/person for wine tasting, appetizers and music by Sweet Jazz. Reservations required.

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Forcefi eld Cabaret • 7:30 p.m.Northfi eld Arts Guild TheaterA wide open chance to take the stage for singers, poets, dancers, mimes or whatever! Call 507/645-8877 to participate. Tickets: $7 at the door.

High School Choir Concert • 7:30 p.m.Middle School Auditorium

Theater: The Pillowman • 8 p.m.Nourse Little Theater, CarletonSee page 8.




Fish FryeThe Contented CowMankato-based duo featuring a Neil Young-sounding Joe Tougas and the geor-geous-voiced Ann Fee. Eclectic pop from Etta James to KISS – fi ve decades of music delivered so you can hear the band and the person next to you.

RelativityThe Tavern LoungeCurrent and classic light rock as well as great original music. Toby Jensen on acoustic guitar and vocals, Sandy Jensen on vocals, guitar and strumstick and Linda Grimm on vocals, percussion and harmonica.

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She had been with us foronly 8 months, but will remainin our hearts forever. Lena was surrendered when her ownerslost their farm to foreclosure.

She was a beautiful black lab, too old to expect anyoneto adopt her. Her gentle spiritimpressed us immediately, andthe decision to keep her as amascot was an easy one.

Many of you saw Lena sleeping in herbed behind the front desk. She spent a lotof time sleeping! But she also served as a

baby sitter to rowdy or lonelypuppies, and she helped us learnwhich cats were afraid of dogs.

She loved meeting with kids(when she was awake), and ifyou ate lunch in the office,Lena always strolled in to seewhat you were willing to share.

She loved water – a trueLab. She didn’t mind going outin the rain, and she liked to

play in puddles. She also liked to interrupt us by nosing us

under the arm with that long, strong nose.

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Register with your pet at Shager Park on morning of event.

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Rice County Humane Society mascot, Lena, passed away in August 2008.

We will remember Lena because of her dignity and her good heart. We are so glad we had the opportunity to know her!

She reminded us of the good we strive to do.Rest in peace, Lena – the embodiment of the Good Dog.


SUNDAY, MAY 17

Syttende Mai Breakfast • 7 a.m.Buntrock Commons, Kings’ Room, St. OlafCelebrate Norway’s Constitution Day by attending a traditional Norwegian breakfast. The breakfast will feature a variety of Norwegian breads and cheeses, meats and fi sh, waffl es and pastries, and fruit. Entertainment will be provided by students and faculty in the Norwegian Department and by members of the Lars Skjervheim Spelemannslag, a Hardanger fi ddle group. $10.50 per person ($3.60 for students who are on a St. Olaf meal plan). Open to all. Reserve tickets by calling 507/786-3230 or purchase at the door.

Three Links Open House • 2-4 p.m.Three Links CampusCelebrate Three Links’ 110-year heritage with tours, music, children’s activities and pie and ice cream. For information, call 507/664-8867.

Guest Artist Concert: Antero Winds • 3-4:30 p.m.Concert Hall, CarletonKnown for their artistic sensitivity and exuberant stage presence, Colorado-based Antero Winds have been attract-ing attention worldwide as a talented and exciting young international woodwind quintet.



Quiz Night • 8 p.m.The Contented CowStop in anytime to sign up. Foursomes will compete for prizes and the chance to drink

from the “Winner’s Mug” the week following their triumph!

MONDAY, MAY 18

Theater: Hampstead Players Pinocchio • 1:30 p.m.Bahl Family Auditorium, Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee page 8.


Nordic Jam • 7:30 p.m.The Contented CowThis weekly open acoustic jam session plays from the Nordic countries and their immigrant communities in North America.

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TUESDAY, MAY 19

Theater: Hampstead Players Greek Myths • 1:30 p.m.Bahl Family Auditorium, Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultSee page 8.

Bluegrass and Old Time Jam Session • 7:30-10 p.m.The Contented Cow Bluegrass and old-time musicians of all levels gather to jam.

THURSDAY, MAY 21

Lecture: Crusade and Aftermath, Living with a Holy War, 1095-1125 • 5-7 p.m.Leighton 304, CarletonJay Rubenstein is an Associate Professor of His-tory and Carleton’s Headley Distinguished Visi-tor-in-Residence. Refreshments will be served!

Northfi eld Wine Club “Summer Slippers” • 7-9 p.m.The Grand Event CenterFree and open to the public.


Chris HerrigesThe Tavern LoungeCritically acclaimed singer, guitarist and song-writer based in the Twin Cities.

FRIDAY, MAY 22

Belle Madre Music Festival Harmony Park in Clarks Grove, Minnesota (near Geneva)Sixty bands on three stages all week-end with a plethora of extras such as dance troupes, live art, silent disco and more! Tickets and details at www.bellamusicfest.com. Performers include Bassnectar, Del the Funky Homosapien, Tea Leaf Green, Bill Kreutzmann with Papa Mali, The Big Wu, Roster McCabe and Mr. Sticky.

Mayfl y Mini Fest • 5 p.m. into the nightThe Contented CowThis is the fi rst of a two-night precursor to next month’s JuneBug – so get downtown and, weather permitting, enjoy some out-door music on the riverside deck!Occasional Jazz • 5-7 p.m.Marty Anderson and the GoodsThe “Goods” music is a blend of Americana and country alternative sound with lots of Bob Dylan. They do some glam-era adapta-

tions that really rock, as well as new music like Wilco and Ryan Adams. The 2008 “Goods” include: Gavin Bady, Scott Barvir, Paul Delong, Aaron Hagenson, Kate Johnson and Pete Jones.

St. Olaf Band Concert • 8 p.m.Skoglund Center Auditorium, St. Olaf

Spring Dance Performance • 8 p.m.Arena Theater, CarletonThe Semaphore Repertory Dance Company.

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Theater: Don’t Dress for Dinner • 8 p.m.Nourse Little Theater, CarletonSee page 8.


Key West Rejects • 9:30 p.m.Froggy BottomsBeing kicked out of the Keys in August 2004 didn’t get these musicians down. They just packed up their guitars and headed north for a change. Play-ing favorites from Jonny Cash, Tom Petty, Neil Diamond, Neil

Young, Foo Fighters, Lit, Buck Cherry and many more surprises. They have all the bases covered. The Rejects also play a wide rep-ertoire of originals from all of the revolving musician’s catalogs.

Carey LangerThe Tavern LoungeA solo artist covering six decades and seven styles of music. From The Everly Brothers and Frank Sinatra, and to Rick Springfi eld, Dave Matthews and Jimmy Eat World and original music.

SATURDAY, MAY 23

Belle Madre Music Festival Harmony Park in Clarks Grove, Minnesota (near Geneva)All-weekend event. See May 22 description.

Swap Meet & Flea Market • 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Showgrounds, DundasThis is the fi rst day of the two-day 10th Annual Rice County Steam and Gas Engines event. Held rain or shine. Free admis-sion. For information, go to www.ricecountysteamandgas.com. Consignment auction at 10 a.m.

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FRIDAY, MAY 22 continued


7th Annual Cannon River Rendezvous 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Maltby Nature Preserve, RandolphThis is the fi rst of a three-day event. French fur trappers, traders and early settlers come to life through storytell-ing, crafts, demonstra-

tions and characters in period costumes. Gain new perspectives on history, culture, literature and natural resource use – and leave with a new perspective on your own daily lives. Map and directions at www.thesciencecentermnp.org. Proceeds support Maltby. Admission free, donations accepted. $10 fee for parking.

Concert for Corey/Art Fair • 10 a.m.-10 p.m.Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault10 a.m.-4 p.m. art fair, 4 p.m.-10 p.m. music from Aurora, My My Misfi re, Jamestown Story, Wrestling with Wolves, The Fast Track, Skies Alive, Novus Sanus. $3 students, $5 adults.

St. Olaf Orchestra Concert • 3:30 p.m.Skoglund Center Auditorium, St. Olaf

Mayfl y Mini Fest • 5 p.m. into the nightThe Contented CowThis is the second of a two-night precursor to next month’s JuneBug – so get downtown and, weather per-mitting, enjoy some outdoor music on the riverside deck!New Moon Trio • 6 p.m.

Here’s a taste of 100 years of popular tunes, random requests and spon-taneous harmonies featuring Ross Currier on bass, Lance Heisler on drums and Justin London on guitar.

RCAs • 9 p.m.

Happenings Continued on page 34

New Moon Trio


3 Pancake Breakfast • 8 a.m.-Noon, Nfl d BallroomSt. Olaf Handbell Choir Spring Concert • 2 p.m.Boe Chapel, St. OlafTheater: Dial M for Murder2 p.m., Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultArt Opening Reception: Senior Show 2 • 2-4 p.m.Flaten Museum and Groot Gallery, St. OlafJazz 2 and Jazz 3 Concert 4:30 p.m.Lion’s Pause, St. OlafNorthfi eld Youth Choirs Spring Concert • 6 p.m.Boe Chapel, St. OlafPolitics and a Pint • 6 p.m.The Contented CowNorthern Roots Session 7:30 p.m., Contented CowQuiz Night • 8 p.m.The Contented Cow

4Man Cave Monday: Movie Night • 7 p.m., Paradise Center for Arts, FaribaultPoker • 7 p.m.Froggy BottomsHigh School Band Concert 7:30 p.m., Middle SchoolNordic Jam • 7:30 p.m.The Contented CowWinsome Women: One Women, Five Characters8:15 p.m.Kelsey Theater, St. Olaf

5Bluegrass and Old Time Jam Session • 7:30-10 p.m.The Contented Cow Book Reading: Mike Perry 7:30 p.m.Northfi eld Arts Guild

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110th Annual Science Symposium: New Technologies, New Decisions Buntrock/Regents Hall, St. Olaf The Great Northfi eld Minnesota Book Raid • 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Ice Arena Convocation: Kip Fulbeck10:50-11:50 a.m.Skinner Chapel, CarletonOccasional Jazz • 5-7 p.m., The CowArts Ala Carte • 6 p.m., High SchoolCompanydance Spring Concert 7:30 p.m., Kelsey Theater, St. OlafTheater: Dial M for Murder • 7:30 p.m.Paradise Center for Arts, FaribaultTheater: Student-written One Acts 8 p.m., Nourse Little Theater, CarletonTheater: The Very Short Play Festival 8 p.m., Northfi eld Arts Guild TheaterJazz 1 Concert • 8:15 p.m.The Lion’s Pause, St. OlafForeman Band • 8:30 p.m., The CowKaraoke • 9 p.m., Rueb ‘N’ SteinGoodsell Observatory Open House 9-11 p.m., CarletonJoe Meyer, The Tavern Lounge

2Bagels and Birds • 8:30-9:30 a.m.River Bend Nature Center, FaribaultThe Great Northfi eld Minnesota Book Raid • 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Ice Arena Healthy Kids Day • 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Northfi eld High SchoolTheater: The Very Short Play Festival 2 and 8 p.m., NAG TheaterThe Garage Grand Opening • 6-9 p.m.18 Bridge SquareCompanydance Spring Concert 7:30 p.m., Kelsey Theater, St. OlafTheater: Dial M for Murder • 7:30 p.m.Paradise Center for the ArtsTheater: Student-written One Acts 8 p.m., Nourse Little Theater, CarletonRoger Anderson Trio, Contented CowJon Manners, The Tavern LoungeThe Bohemian Duo, Rueb ‘N’ Stein

7Lecture: What’s Wrong with this Picture? The Technical Analysis of a Known Forgery • 7:30 p.m.Regents Hall 150, St. OlafTheater: Dial M for Murder • 7:30 p.m.Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultKaraoke • 9 p.m., Froggy Bottoms Todd Thompson Trio, Tavern Lounge

8Convocation: Edmund Pellegrino 10:50-11:50 a.m., CarletonLecture: Lasers Used on Artwork 3:15 p.m., Regents Hall 390, St. OlafLecture: European Identity – Real-ity, Fiction, or Both? • 4:30 p.m.Gould Library Athenaeum, CarletonOne Night Only Art Show • 5-9 p.m.Barefoot StudioOpen Stage/Distinction • 7 p.m.Dittmann Center, St. OlafTheater: Dial M for Murder • 7:30 p.m.Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultTheater: Promicide • 7:30 p.m.High School AuditoriumGirls Nite Out • 4:30 p.m.-1 a.m.Downtown Northfi eldWake-Robin • 7:30-9 p.m., BittersweetTheater: Help Wanted • 8 p.m.Severance Great Hall, CarletonTheater: In/Bed/Dead • 8 p.m.Arena Theater, CarletonFull Moon Night Hike • 8:30-9:30 p.m.River Bend Nature Center, FaribaultKaraoke • 9 p.m., Rueb ‘N’ SteinNorthwoods Eclectic, Contented CowJoe Carey, The Tavern Lounge

9International Migratory Bird DayRiver Bend Nature Center, FaribaultTake Mom to the Movie • 1 p.m.Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultInternational Festival • 2-4 p.m.Sayles-Hill, CarletonGuest Artist Concert: John Milbauer, piano • 7-8:30 p.m. Concert Hall, Carleton Theater: Dial M for Murder • 7:30 p.m.Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultTheater: Promicide • 7:30 p.m.High School AuditoriumTheater: In/Bed/Dead • 8 p.m.Arena Theater, CarletonBonnie & the Clydes • 8-11 p.m.The Tavern LoungeKaraoke • 9 p.m.L&M Bar and Grill, Dundas DJ Music • 9 p.m., The Rueb ‘N’ SteinJasper Lepak and Art VandalayThe Contented Cow

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10St. Olaf Orchestra Concert 3:30 p.m.Skoglund Center, St. OlafPolitics and a Pint • 6 p.m.The Contented CowNorthern Roots Session 7:30 p.m., Contented CowOpera: Utopia Limited 8 p.m., Christiansen Hall, Urness Recital Hall, St. OlafQuiz Night • 8 p.m.The Contented Cow

11Poker • 7 p.m.Froggy BottomsNordic Jam • 7:30 p.m.The Contented CowOpera: Utopia Limited 8 p.m., Christiansen Hall, Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf

12Lecture: Why All the Song and Dance? Taking Bolly-wood Seriously • 4 p.m.Gould Library, CarletonBluegrass and Old Time Jam Session • 7:30-10 p.m.The Contented Cow

13Wake-Robin • 1-2 p.m.Bittersweet

17Syttende Mai Breakfast 7 a.m., Buntrock Commons, Kings’ Room, St. OlafThree Links Open House 2-4 p.m., Three LinksGuest Artist Concert: Antero Winds • 3-4:30 p.m.Concert Hall, CarletonPolitics and a Pint • 6 p.m.The Contented CowNorthern Roots Session 7:30 p.m., Contented CowQuiz Night • 8 p.m.The Contented Cow

18Theater: Hampstead Players Pinocchio1:30 p.m., Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultPoker • 7 p.m.Froggy BottomsNordic Jam • 7:30 p.m.The Contented Cow

19Theater: Hampstead Players Greek Myths 1:30 p.m., Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultBluegrass and Old Time Jam Session • 7:30-10 p.m.The Contented Cow

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24Pancake Breakfast • 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., VFWReception Commence-ment: All Senior Show11 a.m.-noon, Flaten Art Museum, St. OlafChinese Music Ensemble Recital • 3-4:30 p.m.Concert Hall, CarletonPolitics and a Pint • 6 p.m.The Contented CowNorthern Roots Session 7:30 p.m, Contented CowQuiz Night • 8 p.m.The Contented Cow

25Poker • 7 p.m.Froggy BottomsNordic Jam • 7:30 p.m.The Contented Cow

26Bluegrass and Old Time Jam Session • 7:30-10 p.m.The Contented Cow

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31Jazz Ensemble Concert 3-4:30 p.m.Concert Hall, Carleton

Lecture: Zen Medita-tion and Teaching 5 p.m. Skinner Chapel, Carleton

Ian Alexy ................................. May 14 – Tavern

Beguine Brothers .......................May 29 – Cow

Bellered Yellers ....................... May 23 – Tavern

Bluegrass Jam Session ............ Tuesdays – Cow

The Bohemian Duo ....................May 2 – Rueb

Bonnie & The Clydes ............... May 9 – Tavern

Joe Carey ................................... May 8 – Tavern

Eggmen .......................................May 15 – Cow

Fish Frye......................................May 16 – Cow

Foreman Band ..............................May 1 – Cow

Grayson May ................................... 23 – Grand

Chris Herriges ........................ May 21 – Tavern

Key West Rejects .... May 22 – Froggy Bottoms

Carey Langer .......................... May 22 – Tavern

Last Known Whereabouts ........May 30 – Cow

Jasper Lepak and Art Vandalay ..May 9 – Cow

Chad Johnson ..........................May 23 – Grand

Jon Manners ............................. May 2 – Tavern

Mark Mraz ............ May 28 – Tavern; 29 – Frog

Joe Meyer ............................ May 1, 29 – Tavern

Nordic Jam ...............................Mondays – Cow

Northern Roots Session .......... Sundays – Cow

Northwoods Eclectic ...................May 8 – Cow

Occasional Jazz .............................May 1 – Cow

Jeff Ray .................................... May 15 – Tavern

Relativity ................................. May 16 – Tavern

Roger Anderson Trio ...................May 2 – Cow

Study Hall w/Peter and Terry ...........................May 14, 28 – Cow

Todd Thompson Trio .............. May 7 – Tavern

Wake-Robin .................May 8, 13 – Bittersweet

Annita Walsh .......................... May 30 – Tavern

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THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

14High School Orchestra Concert 7:30 p.m., Middle School AuditoriumKaraoke • 9 p.m., Froggy Bottoms Study Hall with Peter & TerryThe Contented CowIan Alexy, The Tavern Lounge

15Convocation: Susannah Morgan 10:50-11:50 a.m.Skinner Chapel, CarletonBack to the ’50s Spring Party • 6 p.m.Paradise Center for the Arts, FaribaultArt Opening Reception: Senior Show 2009 • 7 p.m., Carleton Art GallerySymphony Band Concert • 8-9:30 p.m.Concert Hall, CarletonTheater: The Pillowman • 8 p.m.Nourse Little Theater, CarletonTheater: In/Bed/Dead • 8 p.m.Arena Theater, CarletonKaraoke • 9 p.m., Rueb ‘N’ SteinEggmen, The Contented CowJeff Ray, The Tavern Lounge

16Rice County Humane Society Walk for the Animals • 8:30 a.m.-noonShager Park, FaribaultNorthfi eld Arts Guild 2009 Spring Dance Concert • 3 p.m., Middle SchoolCVRO Orchestra Concert • 7 p.m.Sheldon Theater, Red WingWine Tasting and Sweet Jazz7-10 p.m., The HideAwayForcefi eld Cabaret • 7:30 p.m.Northfi eld Arts Guild TheaterHigh School Choir Concert • 7:30 p.m.Middle School AuditoriumTheater: The Pillowman • 8 p.m.Nourse Little Theater, CarletonTheater: In/Bed/Dead • 8 p.m.Arena Theater, CarletonKaraoke • 9 p.m., L&M Bar and GrillDJ Music • 9 p.m., The Rueb ‘N’ SteinFish Frye, Contented CowRelativity, Tavern Lounge

21Lecture: Crusade and Aftermath, Living with a Holy War, 1095-1125 5-7 p.m., Leighton 304, CarletonNorthfi eld Wine Club “Summer Slippers” • 7-9 p.m., The GrandKaraoke • 9 p.m., Froggy BottomsChris Herriges, The Tavern Lounge

22St. Olaf Band Concert • 8 p.m.Skoglund Center Auditorium, St. OlafSpring Dance Performance • 8 p.m.Arena Theater, CarletonTheater: Don’t Dress for Dinner 8 p.m., Nourse Little Theater, CarletonKaraoke • 9 p.m., Rueb ‘N’ SteinKey West Rejects • 9:30 p.m.Froggy BottomsCarey Langer, The Tavern Lounge

23St. Olaf Orchestra Concert • 3:30 p.m.Skoglund Center Auditorium, St. OlafExhibit Opening Reception: Where the Wild Things are Created • 7-9 p.m.Northfi eld Arts GuildSt. Olaf Choir Concert • 8 p.m.Skoglund Center Auditorium, St. OlafSpring Dance Performance • 8 p.m.Arena Theater, CarletonTheater: Don’t Dress for Dinner 8 p.m., Nourse Little Theater, CarletonGrayson Concert • Doors open 7 p.m., music at 8, The Grand Event CenterConcert • 8-9:30 p.m., CarletonProm at the Frog • 9 p.m.Karaoke • 9 p.m., L&M Bar and GrillDJ Music • 9 p.m., The Rueb ‘N’ SteinBellered Yellers, The Tavern Lounge

28Karaoke • 9 p.m., Froggy BottomsStudy Hall with Peter & TerryThe Contented CowMark Mraz, The Tavern Lounge

29Open Mic at Tiny’s • 7 p.m., Tiny’sTheater: Liberal Arts – The Musical 8 p.m., Nourse Little Theater, CarletonTheater: As You Like It • 8 p.m.Mudd Hall Amphitheater, CarletonOrchestra Concert • 8-9:30 p.m.Concert Hall, CarletonMark Mraz • 9 p.m., Froggy BottomsBeguine Brothers, Contented CowJoe Meyer, The Tavern Lounge

30Theater: As You Like It • 8 p.m.Mudd Hall Amphitheater, CarletonTheater: Liberal Arts – The Musical 8 p.m., Nourse Little Theater, Carleton

Last Known Whereabouts Farewell Performance, The Contented Cow

Annita Walsh, The Tavern Lounge

Mayfl y Mini Fest • MAY 22-23The Contented Cow

May 22, Occasional Jazz • 5-7 p.m.Marty Anderson and the Goods

May 23New Moon Trio at 6, RCAs at 9

Annual Arboretum Bird CountMay 16, 6 a.m.

Lower Arboretum, CarletonNorthfi eld Garden Club Plant Sale

May 16, 8 a.m.-noonBridge Square

Belle Madre Music Festival May 22-24, Harmony Park,

Clarks Grove

7th Annual Cannon River Rendezvous

May 23-24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m May 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Maltby Nature Preserve, Randolph


During Girls Nite Out!May 8, 5-9 pm

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May 8 • 5 pm-1 amRegister to win a $1,000 shopping spree

and other fabulous prizes!Tickets $10 and available at The Rare Pair, Sisters Ugly and Women &

Kids on Division (a portion of the proceeds will go to the WINGS organization). Last year’s Girls Nite Out was a huge hit, and this year’s looks to be

the same! Northfi eld’s streets will be fi lled with ladies looking for a good time! Join them for following fun-fi lled events:

May 8 • 5 pm-1 am


4:30-8:30 p.m.Bring your tickets to Bridge Square for registration

5-9 p.m.Shopping and special events at participating businesses

9:30 p.m.GRAND PRIZE DRAWING including $1,000 shopping spree and many other fabulous prizes (must be over 18 and present to win)

9:30 p.m.-12 a.m.Live entertainment at The Grand, dancing and desserts.

12-1 a.m.Continue downtown to participating restaurants and bars for more Girls Nite Out specials!!!

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Exhibit Opening Reception: Where the Wild Things are Created • 7-9 p.m.Northfi eld Arts GuildSee page 6 for details.

St. Olaf Choir Concert • 8 p.m.Skoglund Center Auditorium, St. Olaf

Spring Dance Performance • 8 p.m.Arena Theater, CarletonThe Semaphore Repertory Dance Company.

Theater: Don’t Dress for Dinner • 8 p.m.Nourse Little Theater, CarletonSee page 8.

Grayson Concert • Doors open 7 p.m., music at 8The Grand Entertainment CenterGrayson comes from the Twin Cities and has opened for bands like The Bodeans, Gin Blossoms, Gear Daddy’s, GB Leighton, Tom Mahoney and Gavin Rossdale. They have played the Basilica Block Party and will be playing Moondance Jam and Country Fest. Northfi eld native Chad Johnson is the opening act. $5 cover.

Concert • 8-9:30 p.m.Concert Hall, CarletonLawrence Burnett directs the Carleton College Choir with Handel’s “Dettingen Te Deum” and Haydn’s “Te Deum (for Countess Maria Theresa)” with soloists and full orchestra.

Prom at the Frog • 9 p.m.Froggy BottomsSpecials for everyone dressed in prom attire.



Bellered YellersThe Tavern Lounge

SUNDAY, MAY 24

Belle Madre Music Festival Harmony Park in Clarks Grove, Minnesota (near Geneva)All-weekend event. See May 22 description.

Swap Meet & Flea Market • 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Showgrounds, DundasThis is the second of this two-day 10th Annual Rice County Steam and Gas Engine event. Held rain or shine. Free admis-sion. Tractor pull at 9 a.m. For more information, go to www.ricecountysteamandgas.com.

Pancake Breakfast • 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.VFW

7th Annual Cannon River Rendezvous 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Maltby Nature PreserveSee May 23 description.

Reception Commence-ment: All Senior Show • 11 a.m.-NoonFlaten Art Museum, St. Olaf

Chinese Music Ensemble Recital • 3-4:30 p.m.Concert Hall, CarletonGao Hong, director.





Quiz Night • 8 p.m.The Contented CowStop in anytime to sign up. Foursomes compete for prizes.

MONDAY, MAY 25

7th Annual Cannon River Rendezvous • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Maltby Nature PreserveSee May 23 description.


Nordic Jam • 7:30 p.m.The Contented CowThis weekly open acoustic jam session plays from the Nordic countries and their immi-grant communities in North America.

TUESDAY, MAY 26

Bluegrass and Old Time Jam Session • 7:30-10 p.m.The Contented Cow This ongoing event is for bluegrass and old-time musicians of all levels, cultivating an inclusive atmosphere of musicians and an evening of entertainment for the audience.

THURSDAY, MAY 28


Study Hall with Peter & TerryThe Contented Cow

Mark MrazThe Tavern LoungeForget about life for awhile with the piano man. From Billy Joel to Kermit the Frog – Mraz tickles the ivories and entertains requests from the audience.

FRIDAY, MAY 29

Honors Convocation: Anne E. Patrick • 3-4:15 p.m.Skinner Chapel, CarletonThe Honors Convocation is held each year to recognize faculty and students for their accomplishments and their service to the community. This year’s address will be delivered by Anne E. Patrick, William H. Laird Professor of Religion and the Liberal Arts. Patrick’s special interests are in the areas of religion and literature, and Christian feminist theology and ethics. She is author of numerous articles and reviews, and the book “Lib-erating Conscience: Feminist Explorations in Catholic Moral Theology.” She is now completing another volume, “Conscience in Context: Vocation, Virtue and History.”

Open Mic at Tiny’s • 7 p.m.Tiny’s Hotdog EmporiumThis Northfi eld Arts Guild event is open to everyone. Read original writing or writing you love by someone else.

Theater: Liberal Arts – The Musical • 8 p.m.Nourse Little Theater, CarletonSee page 8.

Theater: As You Like It • 8 p.m.Mudd Hall Amphitheater, CarletonSee page 8.

Orchestra Concert • 8-9:30 p.m.Concert Hall, CarletonHector Valdivia directs this performance featuring winners of the Senor Concerto Competition, including works by Vaughan Williams, Camille Saint-Saens, Mozart and Wagner.

Mark Mraz • 9 p.m.Froggy BottomsForget about life for awhile with the piano man. From Billy Joel to Kermit the Frog – Mraz tickles the ivories and entertains requests from the audience.

Beguine BrothersThe Contented CowOld-time country and western revue.

Joe MeyerThe Tavern Lounge

SATURDAY, MAY 30

High School Commencement • 5:30 p.m.Northfi eld High School

Theater: As You Like It • 8 p.m.Mudd Hall Amphitheater, CarletonSee page 8.

Theater: Liberal Arts – The Musical • 8 p.m.Nourse Little Theater, CarletonSee page 8.

Last Known Whereabouts Farewell PerformanceThe Contented CowVoted Northfi eld’s Best Band 2009! Exciting, high-energy contemporary blue-grass music, blending traditional string band music with rock, folk, country and blues infl uences. Band includes: Jake Stroup, mandolin and vocals; Aaron Hagenson, guitar and vocals; Carl Haskins, bass; and, Aaron Cross, fi ddle.

Annita WalshThe Tavern LoungeHarp.

SUNDAY, MAY 31

Jazz Ensemble Concert • 3-4:30 p.m.Concert Hall, CarletonDavid Singley, director.

Lecture: Zen Meditation and Teaching • 5 p.m.Skinner Memorial Chapel, CarletonFeaturing guest speaker Joen Snyder O’Neal.

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Nordic Jam


HISTORICHAPPENINGS

NORTHFIELD STYLEBy Susan Hvistendahl

Northfi eld’s Oldest Building: The Lyceum (Est. 1857)In 1855, at the age of 40, John Wesley North was ready for new challenges. A New Yorker by birth, he had moved to St. Anthony in 1849, established a law offi ce and was an active member of the Minnesota territorial legislature. But he found himself captivated by the Cannon River Valley, fi nding it “beautiful and very fertile,” with seasons two weeks earlier than St. Anthony. “The crab-apple and wild plum grow there in abundance and furnish fruit to the settlers,” he wrote. North considered prospects at Faribault, but a site 15 miles further north on the Cannon River attracted his attention as a mill site, which could provide economic stability. Soon a local resident named Mr. Alexander, at the behest of North, was calling a meeting of the neighbors at which “each was requested to state what he could do or would do, and in a short time a plan of operations was agreed on for building the saw mill, a grist mill, and a bridge – the two mills are to be on opposite sides of the stream,” according to Merlin Stonehouse’s biography, “John Wesley North and the Reform Frontier” (1965).

The town was platted and the sawmill completed in December of 1855. The next month, in 44-below weather, North brought his wife Ann and three children to the town in a sleigh drawn by a four-horse team, a journey that took a day and a half from St. Anthony. They settled in an 18' x 30' house with a 10' x 30' lean-to, heated by three stoves, and on Jan. 6, North wrote in his fi rst letter of the new year, “We are here comfortably settled in our new home, which you may have heard before this bears the euphonious cognomen of Northfi eld.”

North soon held a public meeting at which 20 men contributed almost $300 for a schoolhouse suitable also for religious services. By springtime, Northfi eld had a 40-foot store, shops for two wheelwrights, a cabinetmaker, joiner and a blacksmith. John and Ann North wrote frequent “puffi ng letters” to friends in New England, extolling the town’s virtues and attracting immigrants. As Stonehouse wrote, these new residents were “mostly Republi-can, committed to temperance, abolition and education.”

There was plenty of physical stimulation provided by the pioneer environment, but stimulation for the mind had to be created. And North wasted no time in putting together the Northfi eld Lyceum for this purpose. (The word “lyceum” comes from the name of the grove at Athens where Aristotle taught and is defi ned as a place or organization for public lectures or discussions.)

The fi rst meeting was held in the schoolhouse on Oct. 1, 1856, and a constitution was written thereafter, starting with

the words: “Believing in the utility of societies for intellec-tual improvement, we, citizens of Northfi eld, agree to unite ourselves into an association for the purpose of establishing a reading room, circulating library and debating society.”

John W. North was the fi rst president and on April 1, 1857, he appointed a committee to receive proposals for constructing the Lyceum’s own building. On April 15, North himself provided the site for an 18' x 28' structure, offering to contribute the balance toward the $580 erection price if the town could raise $400. The fund-raising was successful, and the fi rst meeting of the Lyceum in this modest frame building at 109 East 4th St. was held on Nov. 4, 1857. (At times, the building was also used for church meetings.)

Each Wednesday evening, two people debated a topic, which was then discussed by all. Stonehouse wrote that at times it was “hard to organize a true debate; the situation became humorous when North was delegated to defend slavery.” Carl Weicht, long-time Northfi eld News editor, wrote that at a time when “Northfi eld was little more than a name and a few scattered dwellings,” this was to be not to be “just another club,” but “a community center, chamber of commerce and public forum all in one. And during the formative years of Northfi eld’s life, it was all of these things.”

One of the early debate topics was: “Resolved, that woman is entitled to all the rights, social and political, to which man is entitled.” The minutes recorded an affi rmative decision, “the ladies assisting in voting.” Lyceum treasurer Hiram Scriver, the leading merchant in town who became the fi rst mayor and a trustee of Carleton College, said in a speech in 1876, “Thus early did this great question agitate the minds and hearts of the community. It was diffi cult to fi nd anybody to take the nega-tive, for the male sex especially felt that the great necessity of the house was for the immigration of the fairer sex. Young men and bachelors, therefore, were spoiling to have women vote, and every inducement was offered to get them here.”

Other topics: Resolved, “that war is never under any circum-stances justifi able” (passed by a large majority); “that lawyers and statesmen have achieved greater triumphs of eloquence than preachers;” “that dancing is a proper amusement of young people” (carried 20 to 3, “after its discussion socially and politi-cally from Adam to our progenitors”); “that capital punishment should be abolished;” “that the cause of temperance is not pro-moted otherwise than by moral suasion;” “that religious creeds

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The Lyceum Building in 1996.


have been productive of more evil than good” (“carried in the affi rmative by a crowded house, but decided in the negative by the members of the society”); “that the pulpit has done more for civilization than the press” (“decided in the negative, but upon further consideration, and a fuller vote, it was decided in the affi rmative, the ladies voting unanimously that way”); and “that it is morally wrong for the members of the Lyceum to neglect to speak at its meetings.”

Parliamentary rules were observed. North suggested that a critic be chosen to “point out and correct such errors of language and manner as he may have noticed during the meeting.” There were lectures from time to time and music to open and close meetings (“Our choir refl ects great credit on the musical ability of Northfi eld,” said one entry in the minutes). There were also readings from the Lyceum newspaper, the Portfolio.

Northfi eld’s fi rst library was housed in the Lyceum and, by the end of 1858, more than 300 books had been contributed, many of them donated by the town’s founder. (A set of North’s books is still owned by the Northfi eld Public Library.) From the begin-ning, $50 had been allocated for periodicals such as Harper’s, the Atlantic Monthly, the Edinburgh and London Reviews, the Home Journal, Punch and the New York Times to bring news of the out-side world to the town.

The exigencies of the Civil War and the creation of more social opportunities through churches and other organiza-tions led to the gradual demise of the Lyceum. There were various attempts to reorganize it, with emphasis on its utility as a reading room and place for lectures.

News items in the Rice County Journal trace a decline in mem-bership from 100 in 1874 to only 27 in 1877. On Sept. 27, 1877, the headline was “A Bankrupt Institution” and the writer said, “Complaints are already made that the Reading Room is con-tinually begging, and some of our people seem to be bored by the frequent visits of committees soliciting in its behalf.” A plan was devised for 50 “responsible citizens” to subscribe $5 each annually, with “one of Northfi eld’s attractive and popular young ladies” volunteering to collect signatures. But the attempt failed.

In 1878, the ownership of the building, including the library, was transferred to the city. The library was said to be in “disorderly confusion” and no record had been kept of books taken out for two years. One minor but continual annoyance: boys had been stealing the rubber bands from the newspapers and “running wild with sling-shot made of rubber.”

In 1884, the building was rotated 90 degrees to face Fourth Street rather than the Cannon River. Dr. William Greaves had his medical offi ces in the Lyceum building and, in 1885, rented out part of it for a photograph gallery for E.N. James.

The building also has been used as a private residence. In 1933, it was front page news when the Lyceum building was the scene of a liquor raid by the sheriff and local police. The Northfi eld News article of Jan. 20 proclaimed that the Lyceum building has “come upon evil days.” Martin Ackman, who had been occupying the house for only a short time, was arrested for selling liquor to students. Ackman was sentenced to 90 days in county jail, in lieu of a fi ne of $100 and costs. The article

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recalled that North had written into every deed for property in the original town that “no intoxicating drinks be sold or in any manner furnished as a beverage on said premises.”

The building was occupied by Wood’s Hatchery for six years 1934-1940. In 1937, Northfi eld plumbing and heating engineer C.M. Grastvedt purchased the building from the estate of Clar-ence Carpenter. And in 1943, the Lyceum Building began its over half a century history as a dental offi ce when Dr. Leonard Amodt purchased the building. Drs. Frederick and Elvin F. Heiberg brought their own dental practices to the Lyceum when they bought it from the Amodt estate in 1964. The elder Heiberg retired in 1966 and his son carried on his own practice until 1997. Elvin Heiberg conferred with architectural designer and historian Robert Warn in 1973 and restored the Lyceum closer to its original appearance, including removing a log cabin siding.

Agu and Mary Lukk used the building for their investment fi rm and remodeled it further when they purchased it from Elvin and Corrine Heiberg in 1997. They painted the building yellow with a white frame and blue cornices. Since 2002, the Lyceum build-ing has provided offi ce space for attorney James H. Johnson and his wife Mary Kathleen Fransen who runs the Jasper Retreat Center. They have kept historic paint combinations and are happy to be curators of a building with such a rich local history.

The Heibergs say they also feel privileged to have been the owners of this historic building. Their 33 years of ownership were the longest in the more than 150 years of the Lyceum Building’s existence and they hope that the Lyceum will con-tinue to be part of Northfi eld’s history for many years to come.

Thanks to the Northfi eld Historical Society archives, the Northfi eld Public Library for newspaper microfi lms and James Johnson, Mary Fransen and Elvin and Corrine Heiberg for their cooperation and dedication to the history of the Lyceum.

Microfi lms of the minutes of the early years of the Lyceum from the Minnesota State Historical Society are now available at the Northfi eld Public Library. These minutes were donated to the Rice County Historical Society by Carl Weicht in 1942.

(l to r): Current Lyceum building owners James H. Johnson and Mary Kathleen Fransen and past owners (1964-1997) Corrine and Elvin Heiberg.


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bed. The sensors are non-intrusive, maintaining the resident’s privacy and integrity.

With this technology in place, residents will be able to get help quickly and will be empowered to live independently longer. Family members and loved ones can have peace of mind that those they care for are able to obtain help automati-cally if needed.

“We’re proud to partner with a far-sighted, innovative provider like Northfield Retirement Community,” said Brian Bischoff, Healthsense’s President and CEO. “Technology can never take the place of skilled and compassionate care by a human caregiver, but it can help health-care professionals – like the staff at Northfield Retirement Community – improve the quality of care they provide to residents.”

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For more information and research about the eNeighbor by Healthsense, visit their website at www.healthsense.com.

Security CamerasA second major innovation at NRC comes in the form of added security. Several years ago NRC installed several security cameras from VTI Security Integrators, which were placed in strategic, public locations

around the campus. We are able to view these cameras live from moni-tors or computers and view histori-cal recordings from all cameras for up to three months.

With additional foot traffic from YMCA members and shoppers at Emelda’s Market Place and Gift Shoppe, we felt it necessary to pro-actively install additional cameras. Now, we are able to monitor and record traffic in our most heavily-

travelled hallways as well as at main entrances to the campus.

Television ChannelsFinally, we’ve added six separate cable television channels to enhance overall campus communication. This addition allows us to broad-cast information, education, and entertainment campus-wide. Three channels are currently in use; three are reserved for future use.

Channel 118 is run by com-puter and operates a program from Touchtown TV+. In-house televi-sion systems have been in use for decades in retirement homes, hotels and resorts. Touchtown TV+ lets us easily create professional, quality content, which is deliverable via both the web and TV. With the sys-tem, we can provide consistent and up-to-date information on weather

We have planned special events to commemorate our milestone year.

3rd Annual NRC Golf ClassicEnjoy a Minnesota spring and meet your friends and colleagues for golf on June 1 at our 3rd Annual NRC Golf Classic at the Northfield Golf Club. The fun begins with lunch and registration at 11:00 am, a shot-gun start at 12:30 pm and dinner and awards ceremony 5:30 pm.

For golfers, there are four hole-in-one opportunities, a chance to

win a new car and three chances for major cash prizes. Win drawing and hole prizes, and compete in the skins game. The entry fee includes:

Hole sponsorships are still avail-able and prize donations are needed. To ensure your spot in the tourna-ment, register by May 22. For more information, contact Tom Nielsen

Celebrating 40 Years of ServiceJoin us to celebrate 40 years of Northfield Retirement Community’s service to Northfield.

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at (507) 664-3474, or visit our website: northfieldretirement.org.

Your participation in our 3rd Annual NRC Golf Classic demon-

All lined up for last year’s Classic.

Video security is essential for NRC’s growing campus.

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strates your belief in our important mission, to offer excellence in health care and living services, empowering older adults to reach their maximum physical, spiritual, psychological and social potential. Because of your generosity, NRC continues to offer a living community dedicated to the special needs of its residents, and to uphold its traditions, innova-tion and choice in all the services it provides the valued persons it serves.

Tonic Sol-fa ConcertMark your calendar for Saturday, October 24. Tonic Sol-fa, the Midwest’s breakout acapella group will be in concert at the Northfield Middle School at 7:30 pm. From gospel to rock, country to contem-porary, Tonic Sol-fa features a range

of music genres. The concert will pay tribute to NRC’s 40 years of service and is a fundraiser to ensure we continue to offer health care and living services for years to come.

A winner of multiple awards, Tonic Sol-fa has appeared on stage

on the Today Show and the Prairie Home Companion 30th Anni-versary Show. In addition, their Christmas Concert Special has run on PBS stations for years. Our Tonic Sol-fa Concert will be a high point of our year of 40th Anniversary celebration. You won’t want to miss the fun. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Ingrid An-derson Sampo at (507) 664-3471, or Joan Stoesz at (507) 664-3480.

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alerts, campus activities and dining room and café menus. We can even use the system to inform residents when the mail is here.

Off-campus individuals can view Channel 118 information and announcements by going to www.northfieldretirement.org and click-ing on the “NRC TV Channel” box in the lower left hand corner of the screen.

Operating on a different com-puter, Channel 119 can be used to view information available on the internet. With this capability, we can rebroadcast video archives or live web camera feeds from St. Olaf concerts, sporting events or educa-tional programs.

Channel 120 was added as an-other level of enhanced campus se-curity. At present, we are broadcast-ing live video of the main entrances

at Parkview East and Parkview West. This will allow residents to view visi-tors before allowing them access into our buildings.

The FutureAdding and utilizing available tech-nology at NRC is an important and evolving way in which we can care for our senior population efficiently and safely, while enhancing every resident’s quality of life. By 2050 the number of people age 85 and older will nearly quadruple. In the same timeframe, the number of people available to care for an aging popula-tion will shrink dramatically. New and innovative technologies are a pivotal resource in addressing this challenge. At NRC, we’re excited to be at the forefront of these technologies – both for today and tomorrow.

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iane Valentyn, Dietary Man-ager at Northfield Retirement Community, nominated

Nordine.According to Valentyn, Kyle

Nordine is a visionary who sup-ports the NRC campus in every way possible. He also encourages staff to “think outside the box” and envi-sion ideas that will benefit the older adults NRC serves. Valentyn notes, “He is always asking the question, ‘What are people going to be look-ing for in three to five years, and how can we give it to them?’ I’ve worked with Kyle for six years, and he has taken our facility from a long term care center to a continuum of care campus.”

“Kyle is a resident advocate and wants only the best for our clients,” Valentyn states. “He also wants the best for staff, sup-porting us in ongoing learning opportunities, such as involvement in Aging Services of Min-nesota seminars and training sessions, and my attendance at all district and state DMA meetings.”

Nordine was also reappointed by Governor Tim Pawlenty to the Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators. Nordine has served four years and will serve for

Nordine Receives Honor and Governor ReappointmentThe Dietary Managers Association awarded Kyle Nordine the honor of Employer of the Year.

Diane Valentyn and Kyle Nordine

Sponsor: $250 - $999LeRoy and Marvel DreierHighview Christiania Church, FarmingtonBrett and Michele Reese

Friend: $1 - $249

another four-year term. Kyle has been the Chairman of the Board for the past two years. Nordine states it is a tremendous honor to be a part of this special state board.

We gratefully acknowledge the following gifts received between January 1, 2009 and February 28, 2009.

Gifts Given in Memory of:

In-Kind Gifts:

If we have inadvertently omitted your name, please contact our Foundation office at (507) 664-3480.

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S P O R T S Here are the home games

Friday, May 1TRACK AND FIELD – Men’s and Women’s MIAC Multi-Events at

CarletonBASEBALL – Raiders Boys’ vs. Shakopee, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 2TRACK AND FIELD – Men’s MIAC Decathalon at CarletonBASEBALL – Raiders Boys’ Tournament vs. Lakeville South,

11 a.m. at Dundas Memorial Baseball Park St. Olaf vs. Carleton, 1 p.m.SOFTBALL – Raiders Girls’ vs. Waseca, 11 a.m. Raiders Girls’ vs. Owatonna, 1:30 p.m.

Monday, May 4TENNIS – Raiders Boys’ vs. Hastings, 4:15 p.m.

Tuesday, May 5BASEBALL – Raiders Boys’ vs. Hutchinson, 3:30 and 5:30 p.m.TENNIS – Raiders Boys’ vs. Hutchinson, 4:15 p.m.

Thursday, May 7BASEBALL – Raiders Boys’ vs. Prior Lake, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, May 8TRACK AND FIELD – Men’s and Women’s MIAC Championships

at Carleton

Saturday, May 9TRACK AND FIELD – Men’s and Women’s MIAC Championships

at CarletonBASEBALL – Raiders Boys’ vs. Little Falls, 11 a.m.TENNIS – St. Olaf Men’s vs. alumni, 2 p.m.

Monday, May 11SOFTBALL – Raiders Girls’ vs. Farmington, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 12BASEBALL – Raiders Boys’ vs. New Prague, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 14TRACK AND FIELD – Raiders Boys’ and Girls’ Invitational,

4:15 p.m. at CarletonBASEBALL – Raiders Boys’ vs. Academy of Holy Angels, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, May 18BASEBALL – Raiders Boys’ vs. Waseca, 3:30 p.m.

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Clubs, Classes and More…Glass Garden Beads Beading Class – 507/645-0301First and third Mondays

Northfi eld Public Library – 507/645-6606Adventure Girls, 7 p.m. – Book club for girls ages 9+.First Steps Early Literary Center, Mon and Fri, 10 a.m.-noon

and Sat, 10-11 a.m. (for children 6 months-4 years)Infant Lapsit, Tuesdays, 10 a.m.Toddler Rhyme Time, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.Preschool Stories and Crafts, Thursdays, 10 a.m.Carleton ACT Story Hour, Saturdays, 11 a.m.

Just Food Co-op – 507/650-0106Tuesdays: Knitting Night, 7-9 p.m., 507/645-6331 – knit, chat,

share ideas and get help.Gluten-free Sample Day, May 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – sample glu-

ten-free products and take in a gluten-free tour.World Fair Trade Day, May 9, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Celebrate World

Fair Trade Day at Just Food with free samples of Peace Cof-fee, Alaffi a fair-trade body care products and desserts from the Just Food Deli!

Wellness Wednesday: Allergy Remedies, May 13, 4-6 p.m. This weekly second Wednesday of each month will focus on a different topic with samples and information.

Taste: Asparagus and Ramps, May 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Try in-season vegetables and get cooking suggestions from produce experts!

Sweet Pea’s Toys and Treats Game Night – 507/645-6555, Thursdays, 5-7 p.m. – Fun, prizes and family time!

The Key Mondays: Book Club, 5-6 p.m.Tuesdays: Photo Club, 5-6:30 p.m. Art Project Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Wednesdays: Skate Park meeting, 5-6 p.m.College Prep, 7-8:30 p.m. – Learn about the ACT, fi nancial aid,

how to write a college essay, etc. The Key will pay for col-lege applications for those not able. Most who show up are paired with a caring and knowledgeable adult.

Fridays: Movie Night, 7-9 p.m.Sundays: Writing Workshop, 3-5 p.m. – For details, call

507/663-0715.

Paradise Center for the Arts – 612/216-1206Beginning Basic and Intermediate Acrylic Painting, Thurs-

days in May, 1-3 p.m. – Gary Hoganson will help students paint from photographs or develop paintings that they have been working on. Supplies not included. $50 members/$60 non-member for a fi ve-week session.

Adult Stained Glass, Thursdays in May, 6:30-9 p.m. – Personal instruction and help makes this class perfect for all abilities. All materials can be purchased from the instructor. Cost for supplies varies, depending on desired project. $120 mem-ber/$130 non-member.

Open Textile Lab (ages 15+), May 11 (meets the second Mon-day of each month), 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Get acquainted with the textile lab and do a small project planned by instructors. Registration encouraged. $10 members/$15 non-members. Instructors: Deb Johnson and Arlene Rolf.

Batik Workshop, May 16 and 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Focused on wax and dye, students will create a variety of images and textures on cloth to produce a piece of art to be framed or used as a hanging. Experiment with brushes, the tjanting tool, stamps, stencils and brayers. Perfect for beginners and experienced batikers. $120 member/$130 non-member, plus supply fee of $20/person, payable to instructors Deb John-son and Arlene Rolf.

Dumpster Diva Day, May 16, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Create fun art with the Mona Moore! Using recycled items we’ll make haute couture and hand-bound books. $20/session or $35 for both.

Literary Arts, “Creatures of Habit,” May 16, 6:30 p.m. – In celebration of Hug Your Cat Day (and um, National Mole Day), write about your relationships with animals – as pets, as food, as partners in work and, weather permitting, take your dog for a walk!

PJ’s Fabric and Crafts, 507/332-7151 – Classes include crocheting, knitting, sewing, quilting and more! For a full calendar schedule visit, 111.emailcontact.com/calendar/view/5132

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Chapati See page 25214 Division St. • 645-2462 (offi ce 645-1665) www.chapati.usClosed Mondays – Cuisine of India. Variety of curry and Tandoor entrees including a large selection of vegetarian items. Wine and beer.

Contented Cow See page 24302 Division St. S. • 645-1665 • www.contentedcow.com 3 p.m.-close – British-style pub with authentic British spe-cialties as well as a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches. Extensive patio overlooking the Cannon River. Great selection of imported and domestic draft beer as well as a full selection of wine and spirits.

Culvers See page 23960 Hwy. 3 So. • 645-7700 • getculverized.com – ButterBurg-ers and frozen custard.

El Tequila – 1010 Hwy. 3 S. • 664-9139 • 11 a.m.-10 p.m. – Family restaurant offering authentic Mexican cuisine as well as wonderful margaritas and much more.

Froggy Bottoms River Pub See page 21305 S. Water St. • 664-0260 • www.froggybottoms.com • Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-close – New menu! Steaks, salads, pasta and much more. Wide selection of beers and wines. Non-smok-ing restaurant with cozy atmosphere, thousands of frogs and a beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the Cannon River.

The HideAway See page 31421 Division St. • 645-0400 • Mon-Wed • 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Th-Sat 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun 7 a.m.-5 p.m. – Cozy bistro atmo-sphere serving unique appetizers and sandwiches. Coffee drinks, wine and beer specialties.

James Gang Coffeehouse and Eatery See page 72018 Jefferson Rd. • 663-6060 • Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat- Sun 7 a.m.-5 p.m. – Voted Best Coffeehouse in southern Minnesota. Fresh daily roasted coffee. Wraps, soup, sandwiches, salads, desserts, ice cream and non-espresso drinks. Free wireless internet and business catering available.

J. Grundy’s Rueb ‘N’ Stein See page 9503 Division St. • 645-6691 • www.ruebnstein.com11 a.m.-close – Great burgers and famous Ruebens. Casual relaxing atmosphere. Huge selection of imported and domestic beers, fi ne spirits and wines. Game room, happy hour 3:30-6 p.m., Karaoke on Fridays at 9 p.m.

Northfi eld Golf Club See page 18707 Prairie St. • 645-4026 • northfi eldgolfclub.com • Tue-Sat 11 a.m.-9 p.m., dinner menu available starting at 5 p.m.; Sun and Mon 11 a.m.-8 p.m., luncheon menu available – The up-per level of the clubhouse, with a breathtaking view of the historic Northfi eld course, offers a complete restaurant/lounge area. An exquisite array of entrees is professionally prepared by Executive Chef Rafael Perez and staff.

Ole Café See page 30151011 St. Olaf Ave • 645-2500 • Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-2 p.m. – A coffee shop and cafe-teria-style eatery with soups, salads, build-your-own sandwiches, panninis, and during dinner hours – build-you-own-pasta bar. A retail bakery with cakes, cheesecakes, cupcakes, cookies, bars and breakfast pastries. A pizza bar and fi ne beers and wines.

Quality Bakery and Coffee Shop See page 5410 Division St. • 645-8392 • Opens 6 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday – Owned and operated by the Klinkhammer family since 1949. Quality baking from scratch using delicious family recipes with no preservatives. Custom cakes, homemade breads, donuts, pies, cookies, espresso, lunch and more.

Quarterback Club See page 9116 3rd St. W. • 645-7886 • Mon-Sat • 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. – Family friendly dining in Northfi eld for 37 years. House specialties include broasted chicken, BBQ ribs and fl ame-broiled hamburgers.

The Tavern of Northfi eld – 212 Division St. • 663-0342 Sun-Thu 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m., lounge open daily 3 p.m.-midnight – Located in the historic Archer House since 1984, The Tavern hosts casual dining with a wide variety of homemade menu items and specials daily featuring fresh fi sh on Fridays and prime rib on Saturdays. The Tavern Lounge sports a deck overlooking the Cannon River, ap-petizers and a full bar with live music Thur-Sat.

Tiny’s Dogs All Day See page 6321 Division St. S. • 645-6862 • Mon-Thu 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Historic former pool hall, Tiny’s continues to delight patrons with great hot dogs, sandwiches, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. Features include New York-style coneys, Chicago-style Vienna Beef, as well as Tiny’s own classic dog. Since 1947 Tiny’s has offered Northfi eld’s largest selection of specialty tobaccos and quality cigars.

Willingers Bar & Restaurant See page 36900 Canby Trail, Northfi eld • 952/652-2500 • Sun-Thurs 11 a.m. -9 p.m.; Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m. – High above the course, with views of Willingers Golf Club’s fairways, greens, lakes, wetlands, ponds and trees, this venue offers dining with casual, upscale cuisine. Enjoy dinner or simply a beverage at the bar. Also available for wedding receptions, banquets, meetings

Just Curious…And so a few quick questions and answers.By Breanna Zarbinski

Before meeting Jim and Joan Spaulding, I have to admit I was slightly intimidated. Both pursue their own business, jointly own the HideAway downtown, and somehow schedule time for their six kids. After meeting the Spauldings, however, I was calmed by their genuine friendliness and wonderful sense of humor. Jim and Joan may be the Renaissance man and woman of the 21st century, but their true talent lies in their ability to fi nd balance in their lives and work with each other.

BZ: When did you open the HideAway?Jim: In May of 2006.Joan: We bought the space in January and then built the kitchen and opened a few months later.

BZ: What made you decide to do a coffee shop?Jim: In 2003, I was the victim of corporate downsizing. Both of us had worked in careers that demanded a lot of traveling, so we decided we wanted to do something in Northfi eld that allowed us to stay in one place for a longer period of time. We asked people what type of business they thought Northfi eld needed, and we heard that they needed a coffee shop on the south side of town.

BZ: How did the process continue?Jim: We opened the James Gang on the south side of town in the spring of 2004. Two years later we opened the Hide-Away and quickly learned that it was just too much. So in January 2008 we sold the James Gang. We were running two businesses, Joan had her own business, we have six kids, and everything became a little too much to manage.

BZ: How did you pick the names for both of the coffee shops?Jim: Well, I’m “James,” and our six kids represent the “gang.”Joan: When we opened The James Gang, Bob Jacobson who owned Jacobson’s Department store gave us a barn board from the livery stable behind his store. On it, Jesse James inscribed his initials and birth

date. Supposedly, Jesse James hid there before he robbed the bank. So when we had the opportunity to buy part of Jacobson’s we thought HideAway would be a great name.

BZ: How did you know how to run a coffee shop?Joan: Fake it until you make it!Jim: My sister-in-law was a barista in college, and she took us on a tour of about six coffee shops in St. Paul so that we could learn what an espresso machine was. Then we traveled on our own all over Minnesota and western Wisconsin to research the business. We also got books over the Internet on how to run a coffee shop.Joan: When we opened the HideAway, we began selling wine and beer, and we thought we should learn something about wine and beer, so we went out to Napa Valley.Jim: We also did some beer tasting in Minnesota. In order to maintain quality, this type of research must continue.

BZ: You seem to keep pretty busy. How do you manage it all?Joan: It’s just a matter of how well we work together. We get along great and we really do work well together. We both do whatever work needs to be done. Jim: I do more of the behind-the-scenes work at the coffee shop. I fi x equipment and go to purchase the supplies. Joan greets the customers, does the ordering, hires employees and works on the PR of the business. We compliment each other well. It really

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just comes down to fi lling in slots. The beauty of owning your own business is that you can create your own schedule.

Joan: Also, neither of us is afraid to do anything that needs to be done. If there are dishes that need to be done or if someone needs to tuck the kids into bed, either one of us will jump in and do it. We don’t really have your traditional roles. We really both try to make sure we spend time with the family, I am usually done with my work at the coffeehouse by 2:30 and then it’s pick up the kids and 100 percent “mom time.” Last night, for example, we ordered Chinese and pizza and had a movie marathon with the kids.

BZ: How long have you lived in North-fi eld?Joan: We have lived here for 14 years. When we decided to move here, I was pregnant with our third child, and we really just wanted to get out of the Cities. We loved the family feel of Northfi eld and decided it was the place for us.

BZ: Do you try to incorporate your kids into work at the cof-fee shop?Joan: Yes! During the summer and on breaks, they are obvi-ously able to work more, but they really enjoy being a part of this. Their tasks vary depending on their age, but everyone gets to get a little involved. For example, our 7-year-old can bus all of the tables, do the dishes and deliver food. As they grow up, they can get more responsibilities. Our 9-year-old runs the cash register, and our 13-year-old can run the store. She has been the most consistent worker of all of the kids. All the kids also have to help and pick up the slack at home with chores and watching the other kids.

BZ: What makes the HideAway different from other coffee shops in town?Joan: The atmosphere is very clean and comfortable. It almost creates an uptown feeling in a small downtown area.Jim: We’ve had a number of people tell us we have the friend-liest staff, and that is something we really stress.Joan: We are constantly doing things to improve as well.Jim: We are trying to create our own niche. We make soups, salads and sandwiches, and we offer beer, wine and appetizers as well. We aren’t trying to take anyone’s business, but we’re trying to create another reason to come downtown.

BZ: Like you said, you are known for your friendly employees. How do you ensure you have such a good group of people?Joan: I usually decide if I’m going to hire someone right when I meet them. To me, a friendly attitude is more important than experience. Also, we are pretty easy to get along with, so we establish an atmosphere of respect between the employees and ourselves. Our employees are really responsible. We teach them that they have the power to make or break someone’s day with their smile and friendly conversation.

BZ: Joan, what is your individual business?Joan: I am an executive director with BeautiControl, and we are

a spa and skincare company. We teach people how to relax and de-stress. The whole idea of the business is to teach people how to do things on their own at a fraction of the cost. I go to businesses and work with their employees or I go into people’s homes and hold spa parties or individual instant face lifts at no cost to my clients.

BZ: When did you become involved in the spa business?Joan: In 1988. I had been in pub-lishing before that, but Jim and I were talking about having kids and I wanted something with more fl ex-ibility. Since this is my own business, it has given me the opportunity to stay home with the kids and be a part of other endeavors, like the coffee

shop. I love what I do. I love teaching women how to relax, because I don’t think we always know how to. My spa busi-ness is actually my way to relax.

BZ: Jim, I know you’re starting a new business. Can you explain it?Jim: Last year I turned 50, and I was looking for a new chal-lenge. The new business, called Just Trikes, is taking large motorcycles and converting them into trikes. I am starting with Gold Wings and then adding Harley Davidson, Yamaha and BMW. I am going to school in Kentucky for a week for training and then I will be a certifi ed dealer of Hannigan Trikes.

BZ: Do you have any experience with motorcycles?Jim: No! I’ve never ridden actually! I’m a big car fan, but I had never worked on motorcycles before. I have an acquain-tance that has done this, and I became pretty interested in the idea. I went to Sturgis last year and talked with all of the distributors there, and when I got back, I went around Min-nesota and talked with distributors here.

BZ: What are the advantages of trikes?Jim: Another good acquaintance of mine, Wayne Eddy, is on my bowling team. He lost a leg to diabetes a few years ago. He was an avid motorcycle rider, and now he cannot physically ride a motorcycle, but he could ride a trike. A trike can be steered much more easily. There should be a large customer base that could ride a trike and would be interested in an alternative to a normal motorcycle. One of my friends even mentioned that there are a fair number of war veterans that have lost limbs and can’t ride motorcycles anymore, but would enjoy trike riding.Joan: We also know a lot of people who do not feel comfort-able on a bike but would feel comfortable on a trike.

BZ: What have you come to love about Northfi eld in the last 14 years?Joan: The sense of family, the safety and the energy of down-town all add to this town.Jim: The community participation of this town is also amaz-ing. There are a lot of people that are actively involved in this town.Joan: It’s more the people than the town that makes North-fi eld the place that it is.

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