Wilma Harder 11/7/2006 6:38:10 AM |
Although I've never lived within the city limits of Mountain Lake, I certainly have spent quite a bit of time there. I had thirteen years of schooling there, went to church there for eighteen years, swam in the lake, perused the cemetary, volunteered at Heritage House, visited my cousins and now frequently visit my mother and sister who live there.
I take offense to someone with a made-up name ("mounty laker") calling Mountain Lake a dump. The city is full of wonderfully interesting people, has several thriving businesses, and has a huge asset just in the fact that it has a lake.
I especially enjoy walking and biking on the path that borders the lake (even though it's bordered by signs screaming "NO TRESPASSING!" at me) during my visits. The lake is brimming with seasonal wildlife, and is a wonderful place to canoe and ice skate.
Even though the population of Mountain Lake has barely grown in the last 50 years, and even though several large businesses have failed, (the hospit
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Jane Jones 11/7/2006 12:58:06 AM |
I grew up in Mt. Lake in the 60's and also ran on the track team. I have been gone since graduating in '66 but always have a special place in my heart for my home town. Congratulations to the Cross Country Girls Team! I'm especially proud of Gretchen Wall to whom I'm related. Keep up the great work!!!
Jane (Doerksen) Jones
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t o 11/3/2006 9:50:52 AM |
nice going cc girls!! cc team member 1998/T
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Bep Eckhardt 11/3/2006 4:58:01 AM |
I want to congratulate the team of the wolverine girls. There is a link in my favourites to the Mountain Lake Public School. My son, Rik, was there last year as an exchange student. Mt. Lake is in our hearts and I always look on the page of Observer/Advocate.It's nice to recognize faces on the pictures. I like to read about your community,it meant so much to our son Rik. He is doing well, by the way. Very busy in theatrework.Greetings Eckhardt family in Holland
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Lona Nelson 10/30/2006 6:50:27 AM |
Congratulations!!!!!!
To the MLBO Wolverines Cross Country Team :) Way to go...Good Luck at State, I will be there to cheer you on.. Especially my nieces... Bethany and Petra and even Ashton...And my brother Ast. Coach Mike.
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Luke Kratovil 10/29/2006 4:38:27 PM |
Hi all, Greetings from Iraq. I will be home for some R&R soon, cant wait to see the old town.
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mounty laker 10/26/2006 1:47:30 PM |
The referendum is an important part of our future. It makes it possible for our entire community to function. Either way you vote, give consideration to both pros and cons. As for city government, it too plays an important role. All those who want to "improve" this dump should get on the ballot and make it happen.
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Stephanie Morey 10/12/2006 12:01:32 PM |
The kids and I really miss home, but are doing well in Brainerd. I come on here every week just to see what's going on back home. Take care!!!
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Jenna Willard 10/6/2006 12:24:18 PM |
Greatings From Japan
i recently was home on leave for 6 days from Japan. It was so weird being home after being gone for a year and a half. It's nice to see nothings changed. I Miss home a lot. GO NAVY!
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Cheryl (Dincau) Gunderson 10/2/2006 10:07:29 AM |
Congrats to all of the Mt. Lakers who ran the Twin Cities Marathon yesterday. Great job!
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liv andersen 9/28/2006 11:44:03 AM |
Hi im am a girl from Den mark.I new Sonny Skaaring.He is my maht helper. He is very funny...(HEH) knuz liv
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Whit Scott 9/20/2006 5:31:10 PM |
I made a video about the Butterfield Thresherman's Bee and put it online. Everyone is welcome to see it. http://www.drewd.com/whit/upload/movies/butterfield_tmbee.mov
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Bob Voeltz 9/2/2006 11:37:35 PM |
Congratulations to Howard Madsen on his Senior Golf "outing" recently! Can't believe an "old duffer" like Howard could shoot such a low score!! Just Kidding Howard - Congratulations and tell your wife hello from Helga and I. Bob V.
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Nancy Thammavongkeo 8/27/2006 3:08:26 PM |
Wow!It is great to know what is going on In Mountain Lake! Its such a beautiful town i wish i could move back! But i know my memories at Mountain Lake will never be forgotten! Go class of 2009!
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Sue Janzen (gosen) 8/25/2006 2:09:15 PM |
October is breast cancer awareness month--If you are 35 and have not had a mammogram, now is the time. My sister, Jennifer Gosen, died 07/21/06 at age 40 of metastatic breast cancer diagnosed when she was 38. Don't take your health for granted. Make an appointment to get a mammogram. It might save your life.
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Mike Herman 8/24/2006 9:57:32 PM |
Hello, after joining the Marines in 1977 I have finally got the opportunity to live in Minnesota again. I am in Northfield, hope to hear from many
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dale klassen 8/18/2006 6:57:49 PM |
hi from holland wb1
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Corn(Schmidt) Charlene 8/9/2006 7:18:21 PM |
I attended Butterfield High. It is real nice to be able to access the home town paper when I live in Florida.Helps me to keep in touch.
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Jeanette (Stoesz) Harder 8/7/2006 11:24:43 PM |
Good to read entries from old friends. (1982 grad)
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Twyla Bartel (formerly Fast) 7/26/2006 6:23:07 PM |
I graduated from Mtn. Lake HS in 1980, and have had only rare opportunities to get back since. However, I just got back from my second trip there in 4 months time. It was great to see so many dear people from my past. I think sometimes we underestimate the value of touching base with our roots. I found it very refreshing, even though there is also sadness due to changes in the town, deaths of loved ones, etc. I cherish the memories of my upbringing there.
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sandy pounds(zimmer) 7/14/2006 7:27:23 PM |
The all school reunion at Butterfield-Odin was great last weekend!! The memory of the old study hall, as it was in the late 60's and early 70's have really changed. The computer lab is a real plus with keeping up with the times. We had ten from the class of 1971, and would like to hear from any others that didn't make it this year. Lost the manifest from the 30 year reunion. Need names, address, and e-mails for the rest of the class. Please give me a holler, and where you are at now. Trying to get info. for the next gathering. Would love to have the old class together again.Take care, where ever you are.
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ROGER VOGT 7/14/2006 10:01:11 AM |
WHAT A WONDERFULL TIME WAS HAD BY ALL I'M SURE, AT THE B/O ALL CLASS REUNION. I KNOW I DID......CLASS OF 49
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Kurt Johnson 7/11/2006 1:57:54 PM |
Descendent of George Peter (G.P. Schultz) looking for any of his writings. Please contact me!
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Bob Voeltz 7/8/2006 11:36:52 PM |
Greetings to Stuart Melheim & wife! Was happy to read your status quo and wonder how the family back in Butterfield is doing? Hello Melheims!! Bob V.
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Kurt A. Johnson 7/7/2006 2:00:34 PM |
Greetings from a great-grandson of George Peter (G.P.) Schultz! Mountain Lake is still remembered by the extended family!
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