Friendship Wagon Train raises over $36,000 for Camp Winnebago

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Thu, Jul 3rd, 2003
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Rains kissed our cheeks, winds echoed our enthusiasm, the sun�s rays warmed sullen times . . .

As individuals, our lives are but fleeting images through destiny�s doors. But, uniting as a family to help others, we have been molded into a permanent fixture throughout eternity�s travels. We are the Friendship Wagon Train.

The constitution guarantees the right to pursue happiness. It does not, however, guarantee that all will achieve it. Sometimes folks need a little extra help, like the staff, families, and campers that come together at Camp Winnebago. That�s where the Friendship Wagon Train steps in - literally-traveling mile upon mile, shod horses and mules making their way on blacktop and gravel roads under the sun�s warmth or through pelting rains.

The Friendship Wagon Train celebrated its 15th anniversary this year as its teamsters and outriders brought in more than $36,000, a record figure. The money was turned over to Camp Winnebago on Saturday, June 27 at the Fillmore County Fairgrounds. The train is the largest contributor for the camperships and the day-to-day expenses of the facility that is located in Houston County. It will be celebrating its 35th anniversary in September.

The 116-acre area provides opportunities in hiking, fishing, canoeing, swimming and much more. A new building is in the process of being constructed and will include a dining area and large kitchen on the first floor, and house offices on the second floor. Funds for the $600,000 structure received a surprise boost when a $200,000 donation came in from an estate settlement.

Wagons Ho!

The week-long event started out in Goodhue, MN on Friday night, June 20, where participants came from Minnesota, Iowa, Alabama, New York, North Carolina, Georgia, and Wisconsin. Its Wagon Master, John Davis, of Byron, and his wife, Monica, the Registrar, welcomed all and gave a brief rundown of the week�s activities. The Traffic Officer in charge of getting the train down the road each day was Nathan Mueller, of Calmar, IA, a 2001 Fillmore Central graduate.

A typical day started out with a truck horn sounding off at 5:00 a.m. Each trailer is responsible for cleaning up after their horses or mules. Trailers and campers were moved ahead at 6:00 a.m. The train�s privately owned bus would bring drivers back to camp, where a breakfast, prepar .....
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Extension and 4-H leaders concerned over program�s status

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"We push 4-H because it touches almost 500 kids,� stated Judy Frank, Fillmore County Extension Committee chairperson. Frank, County Extension Director Jerry Tesmer, and Luann Hinike of the SE District Extension Office, came before the commissioners a .....
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Fillmore County District Court: Warrants issued for ATV thefts in Rushford

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Warrants for the arrest of three men wanted in connection with the theft of ATV�s and other vehicles in five states were issued in Fillmore County District Court on June 27.

Juan Carlo Sanchez, 47; Abel Carcasco Zamora, 51; and .....
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Cooperation and discussion mark Northcountry meeting

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On Monday, June 30, about twenty residents of Lanesboro came to the Community Center to hear and ask more about the plans of Northcounty to develop the old Lanesboro Elementary School as a housing cooperative. Margaret Lund, executive director of Nor .....
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