On November 7, 2016, singer, songwriter, novelist, and poet, Leonard Cohen, died at the age of 82. A highly-influential figure, Cohen built his name as a writer in the mid-50s, eventually launching a prolific music career in the late 60s, penning such classic songs as “Suzanne,” “So Long, Marianne,” “Bird on a Wire,” “Dance Me to the End of Love,” and “Hallelujah.” A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Cohen was celebrated throughout his life with a myriad of awards, including multiple Junos, Grammys, a BRIT, and a 2010 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2011, the Canadian-born artist was invested as a Companion of the Order of Canada (the country’s highest civilian honor).
In 1987, 15-year-old singer Tiffany became the youngest artist to top the Billboard Hot 100 with her cover of “I Think We’re Alone Now” (originally recorded by Tommy James and the Shondells in 1967). The mononymous artist broke a record previously held by Michael Jackson (with 1972’s “Ben”).
In 1967, Elton John and Bernie Taupin signed to Dick James’ DJM Records as in-house songwriters. Because both men were under 21 (Elton was 20 and Taupin was 17), their parents were present as witnesses.
In 1991, guitarist Izzy Stradlin, a founding member of Guns N’ Roses, quit the band after six years. Gilby Clarke stepped in as his replacement.
In 1963, The Beatles made their first of only two appearances in Ireland, playing a two-night engagement at Dublin’s Adelphi Cinema.
BORN ON NOVEMBER 7
1937: Mary Travers (Peter, Paul, and Mary)
1942: Johnny Rivers
1943: Joni Mitchell
1967: Sharleen Spiteri (Texas)
1967: David Guetta
1988: Tinie Tempah
1996: Lorde
The G.A.R. Hall and Meeker County Museum will be hosting the monthly Civil War Roundtable discussion next Thursday. The meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 1:30.
Museum Executive Director Danelle Erickson says she spoke during the meeting last month. She says Steve Hoffbeck will be speaking next Thursday about William Colvill – a Gettysburg hero from Minnesota.
Erickson says they ask for a $3 donation for guests attending the Civil War Roundtable and it’s free for Roundtable members. She says the Museum will be getting ready for its annual meeting on December 4th – and the deadline to make dinner reservations for that is November 26th.
Erickson says the Meeker County Museum will be closed over the Thanksgiving weekend from November 27th through the 29th; and the Museum will be closed over the Christmas holiday from December 24th through January 1st. Donations to the Meeker County Historical Society are welcome any time at 308 North Marshall Avenue. The museum is usually open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10-to-4 and Saturdays from noon-to-4. For more information, go to meekercomuseum.org.
The annual Meeker County 4-H Awards Celebration was held last month at the Church of St. Philip in Litchfield. The event included a meal and a special guest speaker – Kylee Sellnow.
Additionally, Meeker County 4H’ers were recognized for their accomplishments during the past
year and recognition was given to the volunteers and supporters.
Awards were as follows:
Muriel & Chester Larson Memorial Young Achiever Award Winner: Willa VanDuinen,
Independent
4-H Club Enrollment Winner: Valley Victors
Club Achievement Awards:
Danielson Hustlers, purple ribbon
Kimball Kruisers, purple ribbon
Valley Victors, purple ribbon
Dassel Lamplighters, blue ribbon
Forest City Livewires, blue ribbon
Litchfield Satellites, blue ribbon
Friend of 4-H Award: Ramsey Printing & Design, Inc.
4-H Alumni Award: Josh Carlson
4-H Volunteer of the Year Award: Jordan Niece
Lontime 4-H Volunteer: Joe & Erin Yanish
Best Set of Records:
Overall Beginner Best Set of Records: Jonathan Blunt, Forest City Livewires
Overall Intermediate Best Set of Records: Alexis Blunt, Forest City Livewires
Graduation Awards:
14 Years
Gracie Becker, Koronis Eager Beavers
Paige Frenchick, Valley Victors
Aleisha Shoutz, Forest City Livewires
Preston Welling, Koronis Eager Beavers
13 Years
Gabe Yanish, Forest City Livewires
12 Years
Vincent Lee, Danielson Hustlers
Hank Meyer, Kimball Kruisers
11 Years
Mason Overson, Danielson Hustlers
Evan Schrupp, Koronins Eager Beavers
10 Years
Andrew Soderlund, Dassel Lamplighters
5 Years
Asher Lund, Danielson Hustlers
3 Years
Shelby Dengerud, Litchfield Satellites
Educational Scholarship Awards:
Ellie Donnay, Kimball Kruisers
Henry Lemke, Valley Victors
Preston Welling, Koronis Eager Beavers
Outstanding 4-H Member Awards:
County Ambassador: Henry Lemke, Valley Victors
Animal Science: Frances Geurts, Kimball Kruisers
Expressive Arts: Elizabeth Donnay, Kimball Kruisers
Natural Science: Maisy Geurts, Kimball Kruisers
Plant & Soil Science: Sophia Rauschendorfer, Dassel Lamplighters
Mechanical Science: Cooper Overson, Danielson Hustlers
Personal Growth & Development: Audrey Frenchick, Koronis Eager Beavers
Family & Consumer Science: Chloe Richardson, Danielson Hustlers
Longtime 4-H’er: Ellie Donnay, Kimball Kruisers
Longtime 4-H’er: Preston Welling, Koronis Eager Beavers
4-H’er of the Year Award:
Regan Nyquist, Dassel Lamplighters
If you have any questions or are interested in joining 4-H, call the Meeker County
Extension Office at 320-693-5275.
