Riding For Dreams

On July 16, 2011May 27, 2021 By rutlandramblingsIn Life In GeneralLeave a comment

I always loved horses when I was young and I took every opportunity to ride. It’s funny that now when I have moved and live in the country I stopped riding. That is not due to a lack of opportunity but time. However, I still love to support those equestrian causes and there is one close to home that serves the Southeast corner of the State: Riding For Dreams. Riding For Dreams was founded in 2009 and organized for the charitable and educational purposes of developing children and adults by incorporating horses into therapeutic and learning programs. The group is fundraising for funds to cover annual expenses and to build the therapeutic riding program. Right now they are trying to get a Pepsi Refresh Everything Grant and they need your help. If they get to the top at the end of voting, they will receive a $10,000 grant from Pepsi. Voting ends July 20 so get busy and vote. You are given 5 votes everyday, but you cannot consecutively give all 5 votes the Center, you may need to log out and log back in later in the day.

To vote follow this link.. www.refresheverything.com/ridingfordreams

or text 107288 to Pepsi at 73774
*standard text messaging rates may apply*

For More Information on the Pepsi Refresh Project checkout www.refresheverything.com

Relay for Life Schedule

On June 3, 2011April 1, 2021 By rutlandramblingsIn EventsLeave a comment

The Sargent County Relay for Life events and activities have been finalized. This year’s Relay will be in Rutland on June 10 and 11, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The schedule of events include:

5:00 p.m. — Survivor Social in the Hall
5:30 p.m. — Team Concessions Open
6:00 p.m. — Opening Ceremony
- Lighting of the Torch by the Honorary Chair
- Survivor Lap
- Caregivers Lap
- Team Lap
8:00 p.m. — Silent Auction Begins along with Kids Games and Big Kids Games
10:00 p.m. — Luminaria Ceremony
11:00 p.m. — Fireworks (provided by Lars’ Fireworks)
12:00 a.m. — Stage Show — “Minute to Win It” Team Competition
5:00 a.m. — Closing Ceremony

Each team is sponsoring a food booth, there will be games for kids and adults as well, and the silent auction items are other reasons to get out and support the teams and the cause.

City Auditor Retires

On May 21, 2011June 3, 2011 By rutlandramblingsIn Life In General, Rutland City CouncilLeave a comment

The City Council hosted a farewell social on Tuesday for Doris Hoistad who is retiring on June 1 after twenty-six years as Rutland City Auditor. Several community members, family, and friends stopped by the Rutland General Store to see Doris and wish her well. Doris and her husband Quentin still reside on their farm West of Rutland. Congratulations to Doris and best wishes on her retirement. She will be missed at the monthly City meetings and it will be difficult to find a replacement!

Garden Auction

On May 19, 2011April 1, 2021 By rutlandramblingsIn Garden Club, NatureLeave a comment

Thirty-three individuals attended The Friendly Garden Club auction in Rutland on Monday and it was another great event. We dined on great salads, sandwiches, fruit and desserts to garner the energy for the auction that followed our meal. The auctioneer, Ann Erickson, kept the bids lively and her silly sidekick, Delores Lysne, provided comic relief for the evening. Auctioned items included plants fresh from member gardens such as daylilies, maple tree shoots, hostas, and other outdoor plantings, new plants from nearby nurseries, and garden stakes, gloves, and garden decorations and several indoor plants. The lovely table decorations were raffled off during breaks in the competitive auction action. Most attendees went home with one or two auction items and for those who purchased outdoor plants, I hope you have a dry spot in your yard ’cause I know mine is too wet unless I use the outdoor pots — and those seem to have a lot of standing water these days. It was a great time and “hats off” to the cooks and hosts of the annual event. Next year, I’ll have to remember to split the daylilies to share at the auction. I’m running out of room to plant them!!

Communication Arts

On May 11, 2011April 1, 2021 By rutlandramblingsIn 4-HLeave a comment

May 11, 2011

Last week, Sargent County 4-H held the Communication Arts Program competition in Forman. This year the Rutland Raiders had a strong representation at the event and everyone did a great job. Three Cloverbuds – Tony B, Emily H, and Emma G – all presented readings and did well. Tyler B and Thomas M made their pitches in their individual commercials to sell their product. Jacob M gave a demonstration with his science fair project on melting ice. Two others County 4-H-ers – Marisa Smith and Justine Smith – participated in the event. All but the Cloverbuds will proceed to the regionals in Lisbon in June. Good Luck Sargent County 4H-ers.

The Old Parsonage

On May 11, 2011 By rutlandramblingsIn Rutland businesses, Rutland HistoryLeave a comment

This Thursday, Rutland’s newest venture — The Old Parsonage, LLC — has a ‘soft opening’ from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kathleen Brakke, Sue Anderson, and MaryAnn Thornberg, have been busy for several months sprucing up the old Baptist Church parsonage at 217 -1st Street. Remodeling inside and out has been extensive and the project is truly an outstanding asset to the community. A new porch, roofing and siding has rejuvenated the building for its new purpose. The store features home decor, unique gifts, furniture, repurposed treasures, antiques & collectibles. If you know the quality of materials that the three entrepreneurs create, you know there will be an abundance of unique and creative items to choose from.

Starting tomorrow, The Old Parsonage will be open the second weekend of each month with hours Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, Noon to 3:00 p.m. and other times by appointment. Come and explore the new store and then venture over to the Rutland General Store for a light snack, coffee or dinner.

The Parsonage is also seeking photographs of individuals who were married in the old Baptist Parsonage so please let Kathleen or Susan know if you have a photo to contribute. Feel free to leave a comment and they will get your information!