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AUGUST 2010
CITY HALL PHONE # 938-2514 CITY HALL HOURS 8 AM – NOON
COUNCIL NEWS
Nuisance properties were discussed again and updates on progress were given.
Randy Luschen, representing the ambulance, talked to Council about replacing the current ambulance. Since the ambulance is not funded by the City, they will be responsible for payment. They only ask to use the City to obtain a lower interest rate on the loan. Council approved this.
Proper forms have been submitted to DNR to proceed with lagoon improvements. Council would like to have this ready to install as soon as possible next spring.
Council approved pmt #3 for new fire station.
Council approved liquor license renewal for Perara.
JUNE Receipts: $46,900.77. Disb: $42,504.90
PRAIRIE BLOOMS GARDEN CLUB will meet at 6 pm August 19th at the Merrill Park for a potluck dinner. Everyone is welcome. For more information please contact Mary Roder at 938-2059.
CONGRATULATIONS TO MARILYN MOREHEAD for being the Yard of the Month.
The well manicured lawn is an inviting spot to sit and relax.
The SHRINE AUXILLIARY is in great need for yarn, any kind except rug yarn. It is used for hair on the dolls they create for fund raising. If you have some to share, please call Harriet Boehm at 938-2452 or Bev Fagan at 938-2228.
The Merrill Public Library thanks the Community Foundation of Greater Plymouth County for the $1,000 grant they received to purchase a new computer and books. Stop in at the library and enjoy them. Hours are posted in next column.
CITY WIDE RUMMAGE SALES
Are planned for Friday, August 13 from 5-8 pm.
If you have baby or toddler items and clothes, consider having a table at the Civic Center.
Call Carol Vanderloo at 938-2002 for info.
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COMING EVENTS
SIREN TESTING 2ND Tuesday of each month.
AUG. 13 – CITY WIDE RUMMAGE 5-8 PM
AUG. 16 – COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM
AUG. 25 – BLOOD BANK 4-7-PM
CITY LANDFILL HOURS
7 AM-3 PM SATURDAY
4-7:30 PM WEDNESDAY
LIBRARY HOURS
MONDAY – WEDNESDAY 6-8 PM
TUESDAY – THURSDAY 1:30 – 5 PM
FRIDAY – SATURDAY 9 AM
Before school begins, please check for library books & return them so they don’t get mixed in with the school books
**************************************************** “SPOTLIGHT”
WAYNE HAMILTON
When I asked Wayne to write about him, he didn’t think there was much to write about. But he shared “Big Red’s Story” that he had written when he retired. It was so fascinating I could not put it down and wish I could print all 33 pages for you.
Wayne was born southwest of Merrill. His dad died when he was 2 ½. The family moved to an acreage in the northwest part of Merrill where they had chickens & cows, made butter & cottage cheese & had a huge garden.
As a boy, as soon as school was out, Wayne would move to camp with the Clark Bros. road gang, doing whatever job they gave him. This is how he learned the grading profession and later started Hamilton Const. in 1946.
At the age of 19, Wayne was drafted into the army. He shares some details of his almost 3 years in the army, but many are too hard to talk about.
Wayne married Esther Donlin Jan. 2, 1946. They have 2 daughters: Marlene (Larry) Mckibben, & Val (Dan) Smith, 4 grandchildren, Peter & Philip Smith and Mark & Katie McKibben, 2 great-grandsons, Brant & Luke.
Wayne is a member of the Methodist Church, the American Legion, the LICA & a charter member of the Lion’s Club.
As a member of the Land Improvement Contractors of America, Wayne & Ester have traveled to Europe, N. Africa, Italy, S. America, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Japan & China.
What an amazing story! Thank you, Wayne.
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LIBRARY HOURS
MONDAY – WEDNESDAY 6-8 PM
TUESDAY – THURSDAY 1:30 – 5 PM
FRIDAY – SATURDAY 9 AM
SUMMER READING will be June 9, 16, 23, 30 for age 5 – 5th grade. Lots of fun is being planned. Watch for more details.
Methodist Church will hold a one day VBS
June 14 – 8:30 – 3. All pre K through 5th invited for a day of fun, food and learning.
“SPOTLIGHT”
HELEN HENRICHS
Have you ever been cooped up in a small area with 15-20 elementary kids? At least twice a day, five days a week? It takes a special person and Helen is one of those people. She was a school bus driver for 31 years.
Helen and husband Don have lived in the Merrill area for 36 years, coming from Sac County. They have 3 daughters and 1 son. Two daughters live locally, the other in Granger
Iowa and their son lives in Wisner, Nebraska
Helen has been a very active member of Assumption Catholic Church here in town and you will always see her helping at its functions.
Riding horses is a favorite pastime. Helen and family has been a member of the Saddle Club for about 30 years. Again, you will always see Helen working at the Club’s events.
When Helen can’t be outside gardening, you will probably find her with a book. She is an avid reader. Recently she agreed to become a Board Member of the Merrill Library.
Along with her interest in both vegetable and flower gardening, she has joined the Prairie Blooms Garden Club.
Helen is an excellent cook and loves to cook
Sometimes she even finds time to do some camping when riding horses.
Thanks for contributing so much to the community, Helen.