From the archives of the dodge county independent
10 years ago
August 8, 2012
Randy Carlsen, Publisher
This year’s swimming lessons are complete at the Kasson Municipal Swimming Pool as most people know it. Next year lessons will resume in the new Kasson Aquatic Center. This summer some 275 youth took part in one of three sessions from age five and up. There are six different levels with level one beginners and level six advanced. The goal is for kids to get comfortable in the water and gain confidence in their swimming stroke, whether it’s the backstroke or extending the hands out of the water with each stroke. Being able to go under water is also a big confidence builder, said assistant pool manager Kate Pappas.
Five years have gone by quickly for business partners Adrianne McNiff and Kristin Alexander, owners of the County Seat Coffeehouse in Mantorville. To celebrate their five-year anniversary there will be a customer appreciation all day Thursday, August 9 with free cake slices and prize drawings. Kristin Alexander said initially one of their keys to success was that they complement each other’s strengths and weaknesses. Adrianne came into the business with a bakery background and Kristin had advertising and marketing experience along with “barista” training (creating espresso beverages). Now, however, either can slide into any role that needs to be done on a day-to-day basis.
20 years ago
August 7, 2002
Randy Carlsen, Publisher
Weather permitting, hot air balloons will be dotting the skies over Kasson early in the morning and evening for the Kasson Festival in the Park this weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tim and Deb O’Conner of Kasson are in charge of the sunrise and sunset hot air balloon takeoffs, and they will be flying their own too. Weather is an important factor for liftoff and the best times of the day are typically 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The liftoffs will be taking place in Veteran’s Memorial Park in the field north of the softball fields. Anyone interested in helping with the launching of the balloons is invited to attend a training session Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. in the North Park area where the balloons will be launched.
The K-M Lightning will have a free wrestling clinic for all K-M wrestlers in grades K-12. The clinic will be held August 12, 2002 thru August 16. K-6 will be wrestling from 6-7:15 p.m. and 7-12 from 7:30-9 p.m. Plans are to have the clinic in the high school north gym but the wrestling room may be used one or more of the nights.
30 years ago
August 5, 1992
Randy Carlsen, Publisher
Elementary (K-4) students who were enrolled in another school this past year, and will be entering the Kasson-Mantorville Schools this year are asked to register on Thursday, August 20. Registration hours will be 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the respective elementary buildings. Grades 1, 2 and 3 can register at either elementary building. Grades kindergarten and 4 should register at the Mantorville Elementary. Students entering kindergarten, who did not register their child last spring should do so at this time. Please bring your child’s birth certificate, Social Security number and immunization record.
The Pistachio Singers are a choir of women from Richfield Evangelical Lutheran Church and the community in Minneapolis. Their ministry is to bring joy and hope to their audiences through their music. For ten years, they have performed both secular and sacred music, depending on the needs of their audiences. The Singers’ sacred music includes spirituals, gospel and contemporary Christian. The singers will be at the Kasson Methodist Church Sunday during the 9 a.m. service and at Pleasant Corners UM Church at their 11 a.m. worship.
50 years ago
August 9, 1972
Folmer Carlsen, Publisher
The fifth Annual Jaycees Students Golf Tournament will be held August 14th with tee off at 10:00 a.m. The tournament is open to all boys between ages 9-17. The tee off will be for 18 holes in two flights. Students may sign up at the golf course or come early Monday morning and sign up.
The Canisteo Young Farmers will hold their picnic at the Kasson Park on August 13 at 12:30 p.m. In case of rain, it will be held in the 4-H building. Each family is to bring a covered dish, dessert, their own sandwiches, dishes and drink. Completed records are to be turned in at that time.