20 Years Ago HASTINGS STAR-GAZETTE October 26, 2000 Friends, teachers remember HHS student Kate Parker (photo) Making friends came easily to Parker, who died last week in a car crash.

By Randy Roberts, Star-Gazette managing editor Kind, happy and fun to be around are among the many words and phrases that have been used to describe Kathrine Parker, a Hastings High School sophomore who was killed in a car crash last week.

Kate, as she was known, left quite an impression on many.

Her mother, Jayne, said she enjoyed music and was a free spirit. She also said Kate was compassionate and with her sparkling blue eyes, made friends with just about everyone she met.

“She didn’t talk bad about anybody,” Jayne Parker said. “She’d do anything for anyone. She made friends from all walks. She just liked all people and found something special in everyone.

And her many friends found something special in Kate.

40 Years Ago

HASTINGS STAR

October 30, 1980

IRAN HOSTAGES Yellow ribbons show concern by MARY PERKINS “Tie a yellow ribbon around the old oak tree. It’s been three long years. Do you still want me?”

It hasn’t been three years, but it has been close to one torturous year since (Shia) Islamic* militants occupied the American Embassy in Tehran and took 52 American hostages.

Like Tony Orlando’s song, several Hastings residents have shown the world they still care about the hostages by placing yellow ribbons around their trees. They also want to remind their neighbors to continue supporting and praying for the hostages.

Shortly after the hostages were taken last Nov. 4, people all over the country started displaying yellow ribbons to show their concern.

“I think we started it around here,” said Laura Blocker… “These are the things that are contagious.”

Blocker said she hoped her ribbon might offer a little hope to relatives of the hostages.

When asked about the ribbon and the hostages, Elizabeth Langenfeld… said her family had agreed to “hold them up in prayer until they return.” She said they pray from the families of the hostages as well. “I believe they are suffering as much as those being held hostage.”

Langenfeld added, “I can relate to someone held in captivity. The main object is to keep them in mind and not forget.”

*Islam is divided into several sub-groups each with differing interpretations of the Quran and of Islamic law. The two main groups are generally termed ‘Sunni’ and ‘Shiite,’ of which Iran is predominantly made up of the latter. Thus a broad brush approach to the subject of Islam is reductionist, at best, though terroristic acts are known in both main groups, as well as beyond the religion itself from others. 56 Years Ago HASTINGS GAZETTE Thursday, October 22, 1964 Rosary Society To Hear Of Religious Literature The Rosary Society of the Guardian Angels church will have their regular meeting Monday night, after the Rosary service in the school. A full program has been arranged for the evening.

Sister Eva Joseph of St. Teresa’s convent will be guest speaker, her topic “Catholic Literature.”

Preliminary plans will be made for the “Fall Festival,” to be held Sunday, Nov. 22 in the school auditorium.

A reception for new members will be followed by a lunch.

First Snow Flakes The season’s first snowflakes were seen here Monday forenoon, but they did not accumulate.

‘Birthday Party’ for Eagles Aux. Tuesday The Eagles Auxiliary’s annual birthday party supper and meeting will be held Tuesday evening at 6:30 in the new Eagles Hall, 13th and Eddy.

All members of the Auxiliary No. 2212, are urged to be present. They should bring a dollar gift to exchange, according to the chairman, Mrs. Audley Zeeveld.

No Burning Allowed Out in Streets; Fire Ordinances Detailed With fall in the air and leaves on the ground, Fire Chief Clarence “Doc” Latch has looked through the city ordinances for answers to a question several councilmen at Monday night’s council meeting had been asked by local citizens: ‘Where can we burn our leaves?’ Not on the street, the fire chief said, because doing so is a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of from $10 to $100. No fire of any kind is allowed in streets or gutters.

According to the chief, leaves may be burned anywhere on a person’s own property, including the driveway…However, burning of any type of garbage is prohibited at all times throughout the city, under penalty of $100 fine or 90 days in jail.

There is also a downtown fire zone where outdoor fires of all kinds are prohibited at all times, unless the burning is done in an incinerator equipped with chimney extending above the roof line. The fire zone extends from the Milwaukee depot west to the Hudson plant, south to 5th along Vermillion St, then down 3rd St. to Bailey.

114 Years Ago CANNON FALLS BEACON October 26, 1906 BEACON LIGHTS Have you visitors at your home? Are you going a’visiting? In either case call up the Beacon, 20-2 rings.

Ice Cream Sodas and Sundaes at Markell’s.

William and John Carlson were twin city visitors.

Mrs. C. H. Bellinger was down from St. Paul Friday.

Don’t forget the Royal Neighbors Supper and Dance Nov. 16.

Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Westerson and son were in Minneapolis Friday.

Mrs. G. V. Williams and sister Miss Anna Streblow went on Friday to Minneapolis.

Flax Straw wanted all I can get G. G. Schwon. Telephone 27-2 Cannon Falls. 145 Years Ago WESTERN ECHO/ Echo de L’Ouest Published at Minneapolis Wednesday, October 28, 1885/Mercredi, 28 Octubre 1885 E. R. Dufresne, Editor/ Redacteur; A. Davignon, Administrateur The smallpox epidemic has diminished in intensity at Montreal and confidence begins to return.

Original French: L’épidémie de la petite vérole diminue d’intensité à Montréal et la confiance commence à renaitre.

157 Years Ago THE HASTINGS CONSERVER October 20, 1863 BOY WANTED.—A steady, industrious lad, about fifteen years of age, and possessing a tolerable English education, can have a good opportunity of learning the printing business by applying at this office immediately. He must be quick, and willing to learn.

Speech of Hon. I. Donnelly.

Hon. Ignatius Donnelly recently made a speech at St. Cloud, in this state, and the Democrat speaks of it as follows: “In accordance with a very short notice, Lieut. Gov. Donnelly addressed the citizens of this place upon the all absorbing topic of the War, its causes and its effects. Broker’s Hall was well filled by both ladies and gentleman, and all listened—with few exceptions— with marked attention to the talented gentleman’s telling and eloquent speech. DIED.

Of congestive chills, in Lakeville Township, Dakota County, Minn. Monday night, Oct. 5, 1863, SUMNER C. THURSTON, of Company C, 4b Regiment, Minn. Vols. Aged 27 years, 5 months, and 9 days.

The deceased was born in Portland, Maine, Sept. 25th, 1861, he enlisted with several of his neighbors in the 4th Minnesota Regiment, where he served his company in the capacity of sergeant till August 1863, when he was detached as 1st sergeant in the 11th Regiment of Louisiana (black) volunteers.