10 Years Ago HASTINGS STAR-GAZETTE August 19, 2010 Two swimmers rescued from Vermillion River (photo by Chad Richardson) Near this stretch of the Vermillion River, at the 18th Street bridge, two swimmers were brought to shore safely on Sunday afternoon after being trapped by high water in the area.

Rita Humbert leaves Seton position for River Falls elementary school After 11 years as principal here, Humbert begins another chapter By Jane Lightbourn, staff writer As she leaves St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School after 11 years as its principal, Rita Humbert considers it the start of a new chapter in her life.

The new chapter is as acting principal at Westside Elementary School in the River Falls public school district.

“It was a hard decision,” said Humbert earlier this week, as she finished paperwork and helped with transitioning for the next principal at Seton. “I love the students here, I’ve made some good friends here, and the parents have been so supportive.”

The timing of this decision was not the best either, she said. But that was out of her hands… Council tables action for Wayne’s Auto Body building Move would allow for redevelopment of site By Katrina Styx, staff writer Monday’s city council meeting was much shorter than expected, as two of the four items up for discussion were postponed.

The site plan proposal for Wayne’s Auto Body’s new location between Burger King and Hastings Veterinary Clinic along Highway 316, will be reviewed at a later meeting.

Also removed from Monday’s agenda was a finding of no significant impact that would allow Captain’s Bay Marina to proceed with additions to its boat capacity without an environmental impact state-ment… RESCUE from 1A (by Jane Lightbourn) Chief: ‘We are proud of the fast action of…Bauer’ “This was potentially a very dangerous situation for the two victims,” said Schnell, “And the officer did have very good swimming skills. “He also realized that they needed help, especially the younger of the two,” said Schell. “Or they would be taken down into the water.”

Bauer removed his officer’s vest and his gear before going into the water. He worked with firefighters and officers on the riverbank, guiding them to safety on the river’s edge. The two were exhausted, but were not injured. Hastings Fire Department used a special harness to help the two from the river and up the bank. Hastings Fire Chief Mike Schutt described it. “Over the past two years, we have purchased, added and upgraded many of our water rescue equipment,” he said. “This harness straps to the body and then we can clip ropes to it to assist in moving people (repelling or steep grades). “This was a fortunate outcome to an incident that could have easily become tragic,” said Schutt. “There is always risk when swimming in or climbing near the river’s edge but with recent rains, the water is high and moving dangerously.”

Schell, too, added his praise for everyone who responded quickly. “We are proud of the fast action of Officer Bauer, our rescue personnel, and all law enforcement partners whose prompt response led to this positive outcome,” he said. 30 Years Ago HASTINGS STAR-GAZETTE August 23, 1990 Local News Briefs Shooting victim is critical A Randolph man was listed in critical condition Tuesday, Aug. 21 by the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office after accidentally shooting himself in the head. The 24-year-old was taken by ambulance to Cannon Falls Hospital where he was airlifted by Life Link helicopter ambulance to St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center.

Mother, son injured A mother and her son were injured in a two-car accident Aug. 15 at Highway 55 and General Sieben Drive. Dorothy Chamberlain, and her son, Jeff, were taken by ambulance to Regina Memorial Hospital where both were treated and released. The driver of the other car was Brian Lee Russell. According to Hastings Police, the Russell car was eastbound on Highway 55. He noticed that traffic had stopped in front of him so he hit his brakes. The impact pulled the car to the westbound lane where he hit the Chamberlain car which was westbound on the highway. Russell’s Ford Thunderbird was considered a total loss, and the Chamberlain’s car sustained an estimated $1,800 damage. Two bicyclists injured A bicyclist and his passenger were injured Aug. 15 when the bicycle they were on was involved in an accident with a car in the 1200 block of Vermillion Street. The bicyclists, Sean Patrick Redding, and his passenger, Adam George Friermuth(?) were treated for minor injuries. The driver of the car was identified as Charles Curtiss Dill of St. Paul.

According to Hastings Police, the car was southbound on Vermillion Street making a right turn into the south entrance of Perkins. The bicycle was northbound on the sidewalk, with the passenger on the handlebar. The car struck the bicycle head-on. “Parked” car hits tree A “parked” car slid off its block and rolled down the street and hit a tree Aug. 18 on Bailly St. According to Hastings Police, Kenneth Allan Hubley said he was working on the car vehicle’s driveshaft and the blocks in front of the wheels did not hold. The car rolled northbound on Bailly Street and then crashed into a tree in the yard (of a neighbor). The damage to the car was estimated at more than $500.

Sioux Indians are credited with naming Vermillion Story on page 16B Soviet Afghan War vets Visit Veterans Home Healing wounds by David Welch, staff writer …Sandstrom said the idea behind the program is to help heal each other’s war wounds. Because of things like the unpopularity of both wars and the age of the average soldier during those wars (19 for Vietnam, 18 for Soviet vets), Sandstrom said both groups have experiences and feelings in common, experiences that people who didn’t fight in the wars wouldn’t or couldn’t understand.

“We’re here to help support each other,” Sandstrom said.

Arriving late in the afternoon, the vets settled down to a steak dinner provided by the Second District VFW. Following the meal, Vets Home Volunteer Services Coordinator Sherwin Hanson gave a brief overview of the Home: It has 145 vets ranging in age from 30 to 92, complete medical coverage is provided, a nurses station is open 24 hours a day, activities are provided and service organizations like the VFW, American Legion and Ex-POW’s helped provide what the $6 million operating budget doesn’t. Those things are what Hanson called “extras,” things like big screen TV’s, books, special dinners and activities that 2,700 volunteers

provide…

50 Years Ago HASTINGS GAZETTE Thursday, September 3, 1970 NOTICE! Because of the Labor Day holiday, all ads, and news material should reach the Gazette just as early as possible. Please don’t delay, we need help.

POLITICAL ADS Should be here at the Gazette early Friday. Early arrival lets us do a better job and helps to prevent mistakes.

Move To Drop Salary Increase Dies At County Board Session, Resolution Gets No Second A move to rescind the June 1970 action of the Dakota County Board, granting county commissioners a $3,000 a year salary increase, died for lack of a second. At the meeting of the board Tuesday morning.

Vandals Do $1,000 Damage To CC Green Vandals did an estimated $1,000 damage to the green in the northeast corner of the Hastings Country Club golf course this past week.

Police received a report from Steve Vosika, golf pro at the club, that a vehicle had been driven onto the green and the turf torn up by spinning of the rear wheels of the vehicle. Police are investigating.

Michelle Madland Gets Black Eye In Collision With Car Five-year-old Michelle Theresa Madland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Madland, Hastings, Route 1, returned to school Wednesday with a black eye and several scrapes and bruises to show for a mishap Tuesday on the Vermillion River bridge on Highway 61.

Michelle apparently jumped off the curb and collided with the side of a car driven by Joseph L. Vogel , 415 W. 5th St., Hampton. The accident happened at 11:30 a.m. as the youngster and two companions were walking across the bridge. Vogel was going south on Highway 61, according to city police. Michelle was taken to the hospital by ambulance, treated and released.

Dedication Of New Baptist Church, Cot. Grove, Sept. 13 Pres. Bethel College, Speaker Cottage Grove Baptist Church extends an invitation to the public to attend dedication services of their new church building on Sunday, September 13th.

The church began its existence on February 6, 1966 with meeting held for some time at the Hillside Elementary school in Pineridge. In December of ’66 a chapel house was completed and all services were held in that building.

Soon outgrowing the chapel house, a new building program was launched. Ground breaking ceremonies were held in September of ’69 and first worship services were on Easter Sunday of ’70. The church, now completed, is located at 8924 Imdahl Ave. So., Pineridge Estates with Rev. J. Allan Lindh as Pastor.

Dedication services will commence at 3:00 p.m.

under the direction of Carl H. Lindquist, president of Bethel College and Seminary since 1954. A fellowship hour will follow.

Weekly services include a family-sized program — Sunday school, morning and evening worship services, midweek Bible study, Christian Service Brigade, Pioneer Girls Club and Youth Club.

114 Years Ago CANNON FALLS BEACON August 31, 1906 Local News Olga Eklof went to Minneapolis last Friday to stay.

Charles Dehlin started for Texas Monday morning.

Justice Widholm went to Minneapolis Monday morning.

Miss Martha Hine of Stanton was in Cannon Falls Monday.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Glover of Fort Atkinson, Wis. Saturday Aug. 18th, a son.

Geo. H. Voxland of Holden township has filed for the nomination for representative in this district on the Prohibition ticket. Mr. Voxland will put up an active and interesting campaign.

The Cannon Falls Public School will open Monday, September 10th. The youngsters will please take notice and make no social engagements that will conflict with this important function.

157 Years Ago THE HASTINGS CONSERVER September 1, 1863 Anatomists say that men change every seven years. Presume this is the reason why debts become outlawed in some states after that period of time has elapsed. The logic is self-evident and conclusive; if he is changed, then he is not the man, and consequently not liable to pay.

State Teacher’s Association.— This body met in Hastings on Wednesday and Thursday of last week, and the exercises passed off very pleasantly and profitably, and was quite well attended. A full report of the proceedings is given elsewhere.

RETURNED.—We are informed that the gallant Col. Adams, of the 1st Regiment, dangerously wounded at Gettysburg, and for a long time not expected to live, has returned home. He is able to get about on crutches, and there are (is) fair prospects of his entire recovery.

The Fall of Charleston.

The telegraph reports the downfall of Forts Wagner and Sumter, and probably, ere this, Charleston, the hot-bed of secession, has fallen into our hands. Gen. Butler has been appointed to the command of the city as soon as we obtain possession.

Territorial Dispatch 163 Years Ago THE EMIGRANT AID AND JOURNAL City of Nininger, Dakota County, Minnesota Territory September 26, 1857 A Thought For Parents— A child beginning to read becomes delighted with a newspaper, because he reads of names and things which are very familiar, and he will make progress accordingly. A newspaper in one year is worth a quarter’s schooling to a child, and every father must consider that substantial information is connected with advancement. The mother of the family, being one of its heads, and having a more immediate charge of children, should herself be instructed. A mind occupied becomes fortified against the ills of life, and is braced for emergency. Children, amused by reading or study, are, of course, considerate and more easily governed. How many thoughtless young men have spent their earnings in a tavern or grog shop, who ought to have been reading? How many parents who never spent twenty dollars for books for their families would have given thousands to reclaim a son or daughter who had ignorantly and thoughtlessly fallen into temptation.

Thrilling Escape from Drowning.

The following is an account of the extraordinary escape from drowning of Capt. Stevens, a Massachusetts pilot, who, while alone on deck, was knocked into the sea by the accidental swinging of the boom of his boat….He did not swim to her, but reserved his strength; and when she was within two miles, it was evident that she was going a long way to the windward. He then cooly—oh, how can a man be cool with the deep water below and nouhgt but the deeper heavens above—cooly he struck out to head her off…(and

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