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I would like to
thank all who helped us celebrate our 125th Anniversary.
We are grateful for all the planning and help from those who
made the event such a success. Thousands of people were in town
over the weekend to witness the presentations and honor the
traveling Vietnam Wall.
With the large
attendance at the street dance, many people requested to have it
again, so The Roosters are booked for the 2009 Meet Your
Neighbor Day, June 27th.
Argyle
continues to grow with new housing and remodeling taking place
and being planned. We also have free residential lots and
incentives for home construction and home purchase. The
Argyle Historical Society is planning an addition this summer,
which will be an improvement to their building.
Stephen/Argyle
Central will have a new playground set this summer, and the old
set is being donated to the city. The city is also working
with an engineering firm on future improvements to Argyle.
Sincerely,
Bob Clausen
Mayor
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COMMENTS FROM...THE
ARGYLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPER
Wow, what a year
2008 was for the City of Argyle. Many hours of planning,
fundraising, and preparation went into the 125th celebration.
Many people spent a lot of their time volunteering in many ways
to provide an excellent week of activities for the approximately
8,000 people attending the celebration. It truly was "The
Best of Towns, The Best of Times". I would be remiss if I
did not mention names.
Judy and Tom
Yutrzenka as co-presidents of the Argyle Community Club did a
wonderful job in so many ways. Phyllis Pawlowski and Drew
Olafson (Great mud volleyball, also) as the main money
controllers, treasurer position, kept all of the funds straight.
Melanie Nelson kept the process moving as the secretary and
parade committee member, and Darrel Nelson provided help every
step of the way, especially with The Roosters' dance.
Merlyn Haugen, Wayne Bergeron, Earl Riopelle, Ken LaBine, and
the Argyle American Legion and Auxiliary were excellent in
planning and implementing The Wall activities. Mary Efta
and the Junior Auxiliary complimented and added to the
celebrations at The Wall. Carol (Donarski) Michalek (the
breakfast too) and Carol Stoltman planned the perfect Argyle
Idol competition. Ed Heggen, as the parade committee
chair, once again provided our celebration with an excellent
parade despite the wind, rain, and chill in the air. Aime
and Joann Dufault (nice 5K coordination, also), Mick (great
auctioneer, too) and Leesa Rapacz, and Scott Solum were perfect
choices to head up the wine committee ( and do most of the
bottling coordination). Charlie LaBine, Rosemary Schiller,
and the rest of the Historical Society member s provided a great
place to eat, rest, and buy souvenirs in the Depot Museum.
Janet LaBine suggested the Old Tyme Band, and they were very
good and enjoyed by many. Mayor Bob Clausen and city
council members were wonderful in allowing the city crew and
staff the flexibility in providing necessary help to the
community club, such as Vicki and Tamara handling the shirt and
crock presale orders. The Argyle Garden Club made our town
look just wonderful with their beautiful gardens and planters.
Richard and Lorraine Deschene kept the hanging flower baskets
watered to perfection. And, Roger Lehrman produced the
most gorgeous flower arrangements for The Wall and the hanging
baskets. The Argyle Lions helped move things around town
and helped at The Wall. The Argyle Firemen supplied nice
cold, water, manpower to hand out the airplane drop money when
the event was altered, and helped at The Wall. Cecil
Deschene let us use his building which was a perfect
headquarters. Paul and Janet St. Germain helped with The
Wall, the clothing ordering, the Nickel Scramble, the Style
Show, and probably more. Connie Lubarski and Merle
Adolphson once again coordinated a successful Olympics.
Terry Nowacki, Jerry Whitlow, and Dwaine Adolphson brought the
old west to town with their horses. Jill Adolphson and
Karen Michalski and their committee members planned and carried
out a very successful Wedding Dress Style Show and tea.
Mike St. Germain's idea of having a sanctioned pedal pull was a
big success. jay Swanson did a very good job getting the
antique car show organized. Heidi Thorstenson and the
cheerleaders waited an extra day to have the dunking booth
because of the cold, but they did it on Sunday. Sheree
Setterholm and Yvonne Kroll did a wonderful job with the cold,
wet, and windy Kiddy Parade. The school was just great
with allowing The Wall on the football field, the All-School
Reunion program and RentErtainment games in the new gym, the
Argyle Idol Contest and pedal pull in the old gym, the
all-school self tours and a few guided tours, the showers, and
Melinda's help. The All-School Reunion Committee did a
great job. Also, all who donated money for the celebration
need to be congratulated. The Argyle Area Community
Foundation was very financially instrumental to the community
Club for the celebration and the Argyle American Legion for the
bringing of The Wall to Argyle. The Argyle businesses
helped in many ways. I know that I have left out
important people with so many helping, how could I not? I
apologize, but know that you were very valuable.
Six houses were sold
in Argyle in 2008. One new house is being built. Six
business transactions have occurred. Believe me, Argyle
always seems to make progress.
If you are
interested in starting a business or moving to Argyle, call the
City Office at 218-437-6621 for information on incentives, house
availability, lot availability, or any other questions.
Sincerely,
Colleen Radeke
Economic Developer
WELCOME
FROM THE A.R.E.D.A. BOARD The
Argyle Rural Economic Development Authority (AREDA) Board has
been committed to improving the economy of Argyle.
They
meet once a month and are working on a number of projects in the
Argyle community. One of their priority projects has been
the campaign to market Argyle. They are delighted with the
response to the marketing effort and WELCOME all new residents
to the community of Argyle.
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City of Argyle
Box 288
Argyle, MN 56713
OR
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