'Log Cabin Quilting by Mary' now open
Open House Thursday, July 9, northeast of Leader
By Dawn Schimpp Timbs World reporter
      "Log Cabin Quilting by Mary" is up and running in rural Motley; and the public is invited to an open house Thursday, July 9, from 3 - 7 p.m. Owned and operated by Mary Keppers, Log Cabin Quilting offers a wide range of services centered around a professional, stitch-regulated Phaff Grand Quilter quilting machine.
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Motley Fire Chief Davis steps down
By Dawn Schimpp Timbs World reporter
      After nearly 20 years of service to the City of Motley, Fire Chief Troy Davis has agreed (per request of the Motley City Council) to step down from his position. This decision was made at the regular Motley City Council meeting June 23, following a closed session that same evening that lasted approximately two hours.
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Crow Wing Calendar
      July 5 PATRIOTIC OUTDOOR SERVICE, will be held Sunday, July 5, at Pillager Baptist Church, 10:30 a.m. Cookout, picnic to follow. Bring a dish to share, lawn chair. July 17 FOOT CARE CLINIC, sponsored by Lakewood Health System, Friday, July 17, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Scandia Valley Town Hall. For info., appts., 218-894-8080.
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Welcome to the cabin
     Mary and Dave Keppers, of rural Motley, built their log cabin (located on Crooked Lake, northeast of Leader) last year. A passionate quilter, Mary recently opened "Log Cabin Quilting by Mary," an inspiring, peaceful place for quilters to come on their own or with a group to create and work on projects. An Open House will be held Thursday, July 9, from 3 - 7 p.m. For more information, call 218-568-4903. (Staples World photos by Dawn Schimpp Timbs)
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'Living History' events at Lindbergh Historic Site
      The Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site, Little Falls, is offering two 'Living History' events in July. These include: o The WPA and Lindbergh Park; Saturday, July 11, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Meet historic reenactors portraying WPA workers and learn about projects undertaken at the historic site.
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Endowed scholarship honors Doug Keran
      An endowed scholarship has been created at Central Lakes College in honor of Dr. Doug Keran, long time instructor (retired) in the Natural Resources program at CLC. An initial donation has been made by NR instructor Gary Carson, who was once a student of Keran's and later a colleague.
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Bluegrass concert
     The Crow River String Band (bluegrass gospel music) will perform at Scandia Valley Park Friday, July 3, 6 - 8 p.m. The free concert, a picnic and pony rides are sponsored by the Lincoln Evangelical Free Church. Fireworks will follow at dusk, sponsored by Scandia Valley.
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All-School Reunion for Little Falls girls school
      Graduates, former students, faculty and staff of St. Francis High School, Little Falls, are reminded to register to attend the All- School Reunion July 18 - 19, at St. Francis Convent (St. Francis Campus), Little Falls. All attendees and guests must be pre-registered so that preparations for the celebration can be finalized.
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New officers
     The Motley Lions recently installed new officers. Row one, from left; Ray Lucas, President 09-10; Nancy Lucas, secretary; Anita Sutton, third vice president; Betty Farber, membership. Row two, from left; Installation of the new officers was done by Frank Leidenfrost, past district governor and Amy Leidenfrost, first vice district governor; Don Delude, first vice president; Marvin Swecker, second vice president; Harry Meyer, past president; Glen Sutton, board member; Dennis Lucas, lion tamer; Mary Vergin, board member; Don Vergin, board member; Denise Anderson, treasurer. (Submitted photo)
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