“Never been Late for Supper” Blogger Updates
Friday, July 18th, 2008Hello is anybody here ? Maybe I can sneak in and they won’t notice I haven’t been around for awhile. I’ve been playing hookie but now I’m back.
Chisholm Horizons teamed up with the Chisholm Youth Facility on June 25th for a Skateboard/Family Day event at the the Lake Park. The upgraded Skateboard Park withstood the onslaught of about a dozen determined skateboard warriors with their tricks and unpadded elbows for 3 hours on that breezy, sunny day. The wish to be younger could be seen in the eyes of the those over the legal age (quite a bit over) and the yearning to show off the would h
ave been battlescars from attempting this x-games sport. There were a few spills and a few chills but nothing the youngsters couldn’t handle. All the spectators young and old were treated to a fantastic showing of fine talent. If you missed this demonstration, don’t worry because Shane from the Youth Center has plans for more in the future.
Chisholm Horizon’s tent contained literature from Rural Rides, Arrowhead Transit, Kids Plus, Horizons, AEOA, and a final inspection showing of the Chisholm Horizon’s Resource Directory before final printing of 2000 copies.
Representatives from the Chisholm Rec , Chisholm Chamber, and Kiwanis manned the Kiwanis food trailer which was transported by Chisholm NHS/NSS. Jubilee Foods donated chips to go along with the hot dogs and buns purchased there. McDonald’s of Chisholm donated their punch, dispenser and cups , Kids Plus the pop, and the Range Center loaned the tables and chairs. The local SWOP took care of the park cleanup before and after. The Summer Work Outreach Program consists of 10 or 12 kids each from Mt. Iron, Buhl, and Chisholm ages 12 to 14. They are taught a mixture of life skills while earning a wage by working in the 3 towns.
The Chisholm Police Annual Children Fishing contest followed the Horizons event and included a record 88 registered kids. They fished out of 12 boats and from the fishing piers around the north side of the lake. Some prizes passed out were Minnkota trolling motors, fishing rod combos, and filled tackle boxes. Wednesdays just don’t get no better.
I admit that I am late in blogging, but you know I’ve NEVER been called Late for Supper .