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Ago PRESCOTT JOURNAL December 9,2010

Fun for all Ages!

(photos) Residents of the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center got into the holiday spirit at their annual Christmas Celebration, held Saturday. Santa greeted Lanis Kullman (above). The event included the Prescott Lions Club spreading Christmas cheer (below), as well as a White Elephant and Bake Sale by the Ladies’ Auxiliary.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “It’s always nice to start the season off with a win.”

—Prescott girls' basketball coach John Ott, on his team’s victory over Hastings last week Whatcha got Prescott Don’t forget to attend the first “Whatcha Got Prescott” event, which will be held on Dec. 10th and 11th at the Prescott Middle School Gym. The Prescott River Ratz, a non-profit organization, will be the host of this event.

A Battle of the Bands will start off the event on Dec. 10th. Then the Community Talent Contest will be on Dec. 11th. Both events will start at 4pm. There will also be a bake sale and art show going on, with most of the art coming from students at the local schools.

You can sign up to be part of this event at Malone Elementary, Prescott Middle School, Prescott High School and at Geister Ink.

25 Years Ago PIERCE COUNTY HERALD November 1,1995

Radon test kits from health department Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that results from the decay of radium and uranium in the ground. The gas may seep into the homes through the foundation cracks and other opening and may build up to dangerous levels. Inhaled over an expanded period radon present a lung cancer risk.

The EPA recommends all homes be tested for radon on air. Radon levels can vary dramatically from home to home; even next door neighbors can have dramatically different levels because of geological and home construction differences.

Kits may be bought at the Pierce County Health Department, 412 Kinne St. Ellsworth.

(photo) MADELYN GARDAS, six-month-old daughter of Matt and Mary Gardas of Prescott , was among those children receiving immunizations during a clinic at the Pierce County Health Department last Wednesday. Public Health Nurses Lisa Berg and Arlene Meier tended to the infant, held by her mother.

35 Years Ago PRESCOTT JOURNAL December 5,1985

Beldenville hit by burglars Four burglaries were reported from the Beldenville area this week. Sheriff Jim Hines said. In at least three of them, it appeared the same person(s) may be involved, with a variety of small hand tools stolen.

On Nov. 27, two burglaries were reported. One call came in at 8:27 a.m. from Harlan Gilbertson who said entry was gained to the Beldenville Garage he operates by breaking a window. An undetermined amount of miscellaneous hand tools were taken. An hour later, Dennis Radkey of Radkey Farms reported hand tools were stolen, with the suspects) apparently entering through an unlocked shed door.

On the 29th, Melford Nelson of Rt. 1, Beldenville, told officers a shed on his place was broken into and the same types of items were stolen.

The final report came in Nov. 30 from the Hitching Post bar where the owner said a rear door was forced open, with almost $200 missing, mostly in bills of $20.

45 Years Ago PIERCE COUNTY HERALD

December 4, 1975 4H Club Agent News By Tom Halback One month ago I had the great privilege of attending the National 4-H Agents Conference at Louisville, Ky. With over 1,000 active, vibrant and enthusiastic 4-H Agents, the town of Louisville came alive with the 4-H spirit. The national conference opened my eyes to the tremendous variety of 4-H programs through the U.S. For example, in the state of Georgia 90 % of their members belong to 4-H clubs that meet during regular school hours as part of their total education.

4-H ROYAL RUSHERS MET The Royal Rushers 4-H Club met Nov. 10th at the Rush River Trail Rider’s Clubhouse. Twenty-five were in attendance.

Installation of new officers was as follows: Pres. Mary Anderson; V-Pres. Lori Kearns; Secretary. Harla Hines; Treas. Donna Langer; Historian Janine Yanisch.

Presentation of awards: 1st year member pins to Jenny Hines, Barry John son, Judy Heise; 5th year pin, Edward Yanisch; awards for champion winners were: Plants, Janine Yanisch; Horse, Mary Anderson; Handyman, Donald Hines; award for record book, Kathy Kreye.

Secretary and Treasurer’s (reports) were approved as read.

Next meeting will be the Christmas party.

55 Years Ago PRESCOTT JOURNAL November 18,1965

CLIFTON locals Mrs. Willis Hildebrandt, correspondent The Gene Huppert family visited Friday evening at the Herb Gerke home.

The Harold Beskar and Ed Brenner family visited recently at the John Hildebrandt home Mrs. John Hildebrandt and Barbara and Mrs. Leo Ptacek and Pam visited with Mrs. Lara Stern at the Carl Hildebrandt home Thursday afternoon.

Mrs. W. Hildebrandt and daughters called on Mrs. Sarah Hildebrandt Saturday afternoon.

70 Years Ago RIVER FALLS JOURNAL

November 23, 1950 Local News Mr. and Mrs. Ted Relander entertained 14 guests at their home on Thanksgiving day.

Winterproof now —great Overcoat values at Bjerstedt & Benson. —adv.

Ed Jackman’s new home on East Walnut St. is completed and the family is now occupying it.

Box notice: Water Shutoff Notice Due to the necessity of repairing a number of Water Hydrants before cold weather, the patrons may find water turned off for short intervals any afternoon after 1:00 o’clock.

This condition may continue for several weeks.

RIVER FALLS WATER DEPARTMENT

85 Years Ago ELLSWORTH RECORD November 21,1935

DIAMOND BLUFF MAN DIES Carsten P. Fredricksen,* aged 74, a resident of the Diamond Bluff township for more than two score years, died at a Red Wing hospital early Sunday morning. He had been ailing in health for the past two years, but had been able to be up and around until a week ago, since which time he had been confined to his bed.

Born in Germany September 28,1859, emigrated to America in 1894, married January 27. 1884 and widowed April 28, 1932. Two sons Nickolis, Northfield, and William, Diamond Bluff township; two stepdaughters Mrs. Carl E. Olson, Red Wing and Mrs. J. P. Peterson, Trimbelle, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren survive.

Funeral at Diamond Bluff Methodist, the reverend Lee Paulson officiating.

*There is a “Carsten P. Friedricksen” listed on findagrave.com as buried in the Diamond Bluff Cemetery under similar dates, the sole difference being that he was said to be born in Denmark, though national boundaries can and do shift over time. Children and wife listed along with deceased.

Mayor Knowlton’s Car Stolen, Found Mayor H. C. Knowlton’s Chevrolet sedan was stolen from the driveway in his yard some time between 5 and 6 o’clock Saturday evening, but word was received by Marshal W. J. Buchner Tuesday afternoon that the car was found that day at Aberdeen, S. D. in the possession of three boys…who are being held for the Minneapolis police. Mr. Knowlton left for Aberdeen last evening to look the car over and if it has not been damaged to any extent he will drive it back to Ellsworth.

A MEMORIAL TO WILL ROGERS When Will Rogers died, he left millions of friends who had become intimates through the stage, radio, motion pictures, newspapers, and magazines. They mourned the man and his philosophy – his kindliness to mankind.

Thousands of these friends actively proposed memorials. No less than a score of organizations were formed for the purpose. These were merged and the Will Rogers Memorial Commission was formed a group of Roger’s nationally prominent and responsible friends, headed by Vice President John N. Garner.

160 Years Ago PRESCOTT TRANSCRIPT

Editor Charles’s E. Young November 17, 1860 THE PRESCOTT DEMOCRAT SUSPENDED — The Democrat was published yesterday morning for the last time, at least for the present. The reason for this is given in the editorial valedictory as follows:— “As we have no desire to publish a newspaper, paying out two hundred* dollars* more a year ($6,5274.41, per in2013dollars. com) than is received, merely to gratify the ambition of being an editor, and receive the kicks and curses of a certain number of people who never paid for a newspaper in their lives — this, we say, under these circumstances, is a profession we have no ambition to pursue.”

We cannot bid good bye to the Democrat without feelings akin to those we experience in parting with personal friends. The intercourse (exchange) between the two offices has been friendly, more so, perhaps, than is usually the case between offices of opposite parties; and we wish the best of fortune for both proprietors, whose hard fare which they complain of we believe we have experienced in times past. Advertisement: A WORD to the Politicians who have been engaged in stumping the county during the late canvass. You have traversed many a weary mile through the mud and filth of a November storm, and consequently have worn out a great deal of shoe-leather. Winter is coming on and you would be prepared. Then go to Geo. Newton’s shop on Kinnickinnic St. where you can be supplied with but little expense.