from the archives of the dodge county independent

50 years ago

June 12, 1974

Folmer Carlsen, Publisher

One-Man Show Presented by M. Fredrickson

With the closing of the school year is also brought the end to the senior high Art II and III one-man shows that have been displayed at various business places in the two communities.

Marilyn Fredrickson art instructor of the students who were required to display one-man shows, now has her own show in the window of Leuthold-Parkin.

Marilyn states “It has been a rewarding year for me to share with the people in the Kasson and Mantorville communities what I have been instructing in my art classes. Your many letters and verbal responses to my students and myself are very complimentary and it makes us feel our talent and effort are appreciated.

I would like to take this means of expressing my thanks to the following business places who were inconvenienced in some way: Suzy’s Shoppe and Gallery, Leuthold-Parkin, Kasson Drug Leuthold-Fencl.

In my show I am displaying my quilt and pillows that I made. Each block (starting with the two pillows) represents parts of my life. The pillows and the first row (left to right) introduces me and my family. Row two illustrates events in my life; row three my award and hobbies; row four my likes, row five my pets, row six, events in my life. It took a total of 247 hours to make my quilt and pillows.

Other items in the window that I made are the cradle with hand carved designs, Holly Hobby Doll, and a door-stop hen.”

30 years ago

June 15, 1994

Randy Carlsen, Publisher

Legion baseball begins play

The Kasson American Legion baseball team began play Tuesday by traveling to Plainview. The team is being coached by Lee Meyer and assisted by Dave Bartel.

Meyer said the team has a busy summer schedule planned. The first four games of the season are on the road. After playing at Plainview, they travel to Hayfield for a 6:30 p.m. game Thursday, are at Byron Monday, June 20, (6:39), at Owatonna Tuesday the 21^{st (}7 p.m.), and round out the road trip with a game at Austin Friday, June 24 (7 p.m.). The first home game is 6:30 p.m. against Stewartville Thursday, June 23.

Meyer said he is still looking for a coach to assist the team. Anyone who would be interested should contact Meyer at his residence in rural Kasson.

Saturday the team is to host a pancake breakfast fundraiser at the Kasson American Legion from 6 a.m. until noon. At the breakfast there will also be a drawing for two pair of Twins tickets to be given away.

20 years ago

June 16, 2004

Randy Carlsen, Publisher

The City of Kasson Seeks Volunteers to Serve on the Maple Grove Cemetery Committee

The maple Grove Cemetery Association has transferred ownership and operations of the Maple Grove Cemetery to the City of Kasson. The City of Kasson has established a Cemetery Committee that will deal with issues related to the operation, care and maintenance of the cemetery and make recommendations to the City Council. Committee members will be appointed to 3-year terms. If you are interested in volunteering, please return an applicant Information form to City Hall by July 9, 2004. Forms are available at City Hall or by calling 634-7071. Forms are also available on our website at www.cityofkasson.com

10 years ago

June 11, 2014

Randy Carlsen, Publisher

Give blood with the American Red Cross and help maintain the summer blood supply

The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to make and keep donation appointments to maintain the summer blood supply and help prevent a shortage. Donors of all blood types are currently needed, especially those with type O negative, B negative and A negative.

While the need for blood remains constant during the summer, donations drop. Between June and August, on average, two fewer donors give blood at each Red Cross blood drive than what hospitals need. This seasonal decline could be overcome if just two additional donors — above what is expected — give blood at each Red Cross blood drive this summer.

Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood. Recently, a patient needed 79 blood products after injuries sustained during a car accident. Thanks to blood donors who gave in the days and weeks prior, blood products were readily available for this patient and thousands of others at approximately 2,700 hospitals and thousands of others at approximately 2,700 hospitals and transfusion centers across the country supported by the Red Cross.

This summer, there are 100 chances to give hope with the ed Cross by giving blood. Visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS to learn more and make an appointment.