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BY TERRY GASPERLAKE MILLS GRAPHIC

While neither is a native of Lake Mills, they both have been a big part of the community since they moved here in 1959 —so much so, that they were chosen to lead the July Jubilee parade as Grand Marshals, even though they did not feel deserving of such an honor.

“We tried to object, but they would not listen,” said Joan, of hearing the news that they were selected by the committee. “There are other people who deserved it much more than we do, but they did not seem to think so.” But, the committee knew that both had offered quite a bit to the community in their time here. While not quite sure about the honor at the beginning, Joan admitted that the couple is looking for-ward to the experience.

“We are looking forward to it,” she admitted. “It is fun to see all of the people that we know. I am get-ting more and more excited.”

Originally from Iola, Wis., Arlie came to North Iowa to attend Waldorf College (which is where he met Joan, a Belmond native). Joan joked that Arlie had to come to Iowa to find a wife. After 65 years of wedded bliss, it appears that the couple both made wise choices.

While at Waldorf, Arlie did some cabinet work for someone, that led to a job offer from a cabinet store owner, if Arlie would come back to Forest City in the fall. He quickly agreed and soon became a part of North Iowa. Joan would note that woodworking, while not his vocation, remains his avocation, as he spends some time every day in his basement woodshop, crafting something.

In 1959, Olson bought a business in Lake Mills from Julian Hagen, which is still in business and is known as Olson TV, which he later sold to his nephew (also from Wisconsin), Dale Mehus.

The couple, drove back and forth during the early days, but soon thereafter bought a house in Lake Mills.

For her part, Joan ended up teaching roughly 27 of her 33 years in Lake Mills, with stops at country school, Joice and Thompson. She noted that their children were three and four when they moved to town, and that she did not resume teaching until they were in school. “There was an opening in Lake Mills, and the superintendent called and said he wanted me back here,” she recalled.

During her time as an elementary teacher, Joan saw 27 years worth of kids file through her classroom, and she passed along her kindness and caring to each one. “I enjoyed teaching here, very much,” she said. “I really enjoyed the kids and everything else.”

In addition to operating a business, Arlie became quite active in the community, serving on numerous boards and committees in their church, Salem Lutheran. “That started right when we got here,” Arlie re-called. “Somebody got a hold of me and that was that.”

Perhaps the accomplishment the couple is most proud of, is Arlie’s involvement in founding the Lake Mills Ambulance Service. “I was the first driver (for the service), because I had ridden with Bob Mittelstadt a few times,” Arlie remembered, at the time the funeral home was operating the ambulance but did not wish to continue. “The funeral home wanted out of the ambulance business, so several of us got together and formed the current service.” Olson not only was the first driver, but would later become one of the first presidents of the organization.

While running a business in town, the Olsons were also part of a number of July Jubilee parades. “I remember the parades; we were always in the parades,” Joan said recalling some of the floats they

crafted together. “I remember one year we had our daughter riding on a TV, as living color was a new thing.”

Arlie also remembers the parades, “I remember pulling a satellite receiver one year,” he said. But, the couple agreed that leading the parade this year will also stick out in their memory banks. “It will be quite a bit different this year, leading the parade.”

Reminded of the weather the past two years, the couple are not ready to make any guarantees. “I hope the weather is nice, but we don’t want to press our luck in making any guarantees.”

While still not ready to admit they were the best choice for this honor, they were both quick to sing the praises of their adopted hometown.

“We have enjoyed living in Lake Mills very much. It has been a good community to raise our kids,” reflected Joan. “Oh yeah, yeah,” echoed Arlie. “This is a great community, I would not have chosen anywhere else to live,” Joan concluded.

Lake Mills GraphicServing Lake MiLLS and the Surrounding area for 143 yearS

July Jubilee 2016Parade grand marshals give thanks to the community

Terry Gasper/LAKE MILLS GRAPHIC

2016 July Jubilee Grand Marshals Arlie and Joan Olson

BY BONNIE KAY BALDWINLAKE MILLS GRAPHIC

Lake Mills Historical Society Wine Tasting to be held in a ‘new’ venue

The Lake Mills Area Historical Society has changed it's venue this year for their 9th annual July Jubilee Victorian Wine Tasting Event, Friday evening, July 8, from 5-7 p.m.

The event's first eight years have been held at the Victorian House and Gardens on Lincoln St., Lake Mills. But due to one of their members'—Phyllis Pederson's—resi-dence turning 100 years old this year, they decided to move the location to this spacious and unique, brick century home at the corner of Lincoln and Main St.

"Showcasing Phyllis Pederson's home is sort of a birthday party with the history being told," said the LMAHS President Su Evans. The complimentary wine glass that comes with each ticket purchase will even display an engraving of this architectural gem.

Here is a little background about the home and it's residents: A man by the name of M.O. Bakken owned a grocery store next to where The Grand

used to stand, in a building that is still labeled "The Shoppes." When Bakken moved to town, he had this house built during the fall of 1916, for a cost between $8,000-10,000 dollars.

The main part of the house measured 32 by 32 feet, with the sunporch measuring 12 by 18 feet.

According to an article at that time in the Graphic, a description of the house read like this . . .

"The house is built of hollow tile, pebble dashed and has red pressed brick veneer up to the bottom of the windows of the first floor. The roof is covered with flint coat shingles. There are seven large rooms in the house aside from the sun porch and halls. It also has a full basement with several rooms. The basement is all plastered and finished in yellow pine. The first floor is all finished in quarter sawed oak, and the second floor is finished in birch. The house is modern throughout."

Mr. Bakken lived in the house with his wife, Tena and five children, until he died. As for the Pederson family, Stanley (or Pete), Phyllis and their nine children moved

to Lake Mills from Fertile, into the brick home on Phyllis' birthday, Aug. 12, 1961. They purchased the home from Stanley Helgeson for, approximately, double what Mr. Bakken did, 45 years prior.

Stan Pederson was a building contractor at the time, and Phyllis became an office nurse for Dr. S. M. Haugland.

Phyllis said that the only thing that has been remodeled since the house was born, has been the kitchen, and only one bathroom has been added on, but obviously, the roof has been reshingled.

An interesting anomaly within the house, is a large, antique, jukebox that still works, and can be seen immediately as you enter the front of the house. The Pederson family had quite a stash of record albums to play in it.

The family of 11 filled the large home nicely, with lots of activity. The children (now adults) included: Pat, Sue, Steve, Bill, Sam, Barbara, Kevin, John and Ree.

Some of the thoughts as the adult children reminisce about their child-hood in the house on the corner of Lincoln and Main are:

Sue—" . . . The house was so big and nice—we had big closets and two toilets. I couldn't believe that the inside of the house was all pink and green (the upstairs bathroom was beautiful with all the tile), even the carpet was pink and also the wood."

Kevin—"I can't remember too much from 1961, but I do remember John and I were happy to have our own room. We thought the house was gigantic and liked to run up and down the stairs both ways. I thought the front porch was cool . . . I just remember growing up in a big house with many siblings and there was always something going on in the backyard; baseball, pole vaulting, and later on, horseshoes. It was a great place to grow up."

John—"I don't remember much other than the house was huge and it took a lot of exploring to find all the cool places like the attic, small area under the basement steps, coal room and attic of the garage."

“It’s a fun thing to have the Historical Society’s wine tasting event at my house (it’s a party that I know about). And it’s been fun getting ready. Com-ing to Lake Mills was a good move for us,” said Phyllis.

So, 'adventure' on over to the Pederson home Friday night of July Jubilee and catch a glimpse of another historical building in Lake Mills and support the Lake Mills Historical Society, while sipping some new wines and tasting a variety of delicious hors d'oeuvres.

Home that has stood the test of time to be featured

Above: A feature on the Pederson home as it appeared in the Lake Mills Graphic in 1916.

Right: Pederson home as it appears today.

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A proud part of Lake Mills since:

1869City of

Lake Mills


1962


1950Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association


1886WINNEBAGO MUTUAL

INSURANCE ASSOCIATION641-592-1271 or 1-866-592-1271


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1959A proud part of Lake Mills since:

1969REINES REAL ESTATE& REINES RENTALS

A proud part of Lake Mills since: A proud part of Lake Mills since:

1872 1874Lake Mills GraphicLake Mills Graphic


1979106 East Main Lake Mills 641-592-5060

NorsemeN


1983by Doug


1985PETERSON

SANITATION


1986


1979GROE

ELECTRIC



1978DON’S

MOTOR MARTOwned & Operated by Don & Ila Grothe


Bob & Mary Peterson



1972Rognes Bros. Excavating211 W. Main St., Lake Mills


1972CENTRAL DISPOSAL

LANDFILLA Waste Management Company

Dave’s Auto Service101 West Main StreetLake Mills, IA592-9951



1973


1888/1896Established/1st Graduating Class


1938


1978


1980CHRISTIANSON INTERIORSLEON CHRISTIANSON113 N. Mill Street • Lake Mills, IA



1986


1979/2001Universal Circuits/Dielectric Corp.

1978YOUNGPlumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning


1982Dr. Scott Bosacker • 592-1100


FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAYRENDEZVOUS on South Mill St.

Various Activities, Fry Bread & Indian Tacos Available through the Weekend

FRIDAY, JULY 89 a.m. til gone BAKE SALE—Lake Mills Senior Citizens at the Truman Helgeson Civic Center8 a.m.-5 p.m. ALL STATES AG PARTS STORE GRAND OPENING 311 N. Park St.11a.m.—1 p.m. MBT COMMUNITY APPRECIATION LUNCH Sidewalk in front of MBTNoon.–5 p.m. 5K RUN & WALK Pre-Registration Lake Mills Physical Therapy, 115 N. Mill1 p.m.–3 p.m. PEDERSON HOUSE CENTENNIAL OPEN HOUSE5 p.m.-7 p.m. & WINE TASTING 302 E. Main St. Fundraiser for the LM Area Historical Society 7 p.m. CONCESSIONS and BEER GARDEN Open N 1st Ave. W & N. Mill St.8 p.m.-Midnight STREET DANCE N 1st Ave W & N. Mill St.

“DEVON WORLEY BAND”

SATURDAY, JULY 96:45 a.m. 10TH ANNUAL 5K RUN & WALK Registration7 a.m. 5K RUN & WALK BEGINS Lake Mills Physical Therapy, 115 North Mill Street8 a.m.-Noon ALL STATES AG PARTS STORE GRAND OPENING 311 N. Park St.10 a.m.-3 p.m. FLEA MARKET & CRAFT SALE Oakwood Park10:30 a.m. JULY JUBILEE PARADE Route can be found on page 14 of this issue

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1995

Wilkinson Tool & Die43066 225th Ave

Lake Mills592-1120



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1998KIRSCHBAUM

Electrical & Plumbing


1999TURF TRIMMERS

PLUS


1989Epland

TruckingLake Mills, Iowa


1989D.K. ARNDT, P.C.

203B N. 1st Avenue W. Lake Mills, IA


1992Storby Seeds

Matt & Luke • 592-9000


1993



106 West Main • Lake Mills, IA


2001HELGESON APPRAISAL & REALTY


2001Lake Mills Chamber Development Corporation


2005


2005


2003Lake Mills Family

ChiropracticDr. John D. Leegaard


2007MIDWAY TOOLING TECHNOLOGIES,

INC.804 N. Lake St.

Lake Mills, IA


2016


2005HIGHWAY 105

STORAGEScott Helgeson

105IOWA



2010CENTRAL

AUTOMOTIVE


2005MYOTHERAPY SPECIALTIESMassage & Tanning • Connie Rupp, LMT


2008www.themillstheater.com • 641-592-6455


2016

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. PARENTS FOR DC COMMUNITY PICNIC— Oakwood ParkNoon-2 p.m. 1901 VICTORIAN HOUSE TOURSNoon–3 p.m. FREE ENTERTAINMENT in Oakwood Park Music, Laser Tag, Bounce House & More12-12:30 p.m. TOT TRIATHOLON REGISTRATION Lake Mills Family Aquatic Center12:45 p.m. TOT TRIATHLON BEGINS LM Aquatic Center1-3 p.m. 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT LMCS Park1-4 p.m. TONY WIRT BOOK SIGNING Lake Mills Public Library1:30-2:30 p.m. LM WRESTLING CELEBRATION OPEN HOUSE LMCS Wrestling Room3 p.m. KID POWER SANCTIONED PEDAL PULL Oakwood Park3:30 p.m. “A LITTLE BIT BROADWAY” MUSICAL SHOW Lake Mills Area Historical Society Fundraiser LMCS Auditorium7 p.m. CONCESSIONS & BEER GARDEN Opens, N 1st Ave. W & N. Mill St.8 p.m.-Midnight STREET DANCE N 1st Ave. W & N. Mill St. “BOOGIE AND THE YO YOZ”

SUNDAY, JULY 108 a.m.–noon AMERICAN LEGION PANCAKE BREAKFAST Truman Helgeson Civic Center10 a.m. INFORMAL OUTDOOR WORSHIP SERVICE Salem Lutheran Church, South Lawn 10 a.m.–5 p.m. RADIO CONTROLLED AIR SHOW Lake Mills Municipal Airport Concessions by Lake Mills Girl Scouts

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MIDWEST METAL STAMPING, INC.


1994Main Attractions

Antiques & Gifts

PRICE IS RIGHT CONSTRUCTION


1989WAGNER TIRE

512-1/2 W. Main, Lake Mills

Dr. Michael Mehloff D.D.S.Dr. Thao Mehlhoff D.D.S

OAKWOOD PARK

Route starts at Iowa Street, through downtown, then south past Oakwood Park ending at the Lake Mills Care Center. Entries may proceed back to Leonard Fjelstad Memorial Complex.

All parade entries are encouraged to complete the route past the Lake Mills Care Center so residents may enjoythe parade.

JULY JUBILEE PARADE ROUTESaturday, July 9 • 10:30 a.m.

STAGING AREA:

Along Hwy. 105 East.

Registration Booth at

Junction of Hwy. 105 &

N. 3rd Ave. E.

COMMUNITY PICNIC, CRAFT VENDORS &

GAMESSTREET DANCE & FOOD

VENDORS

RENDEZVOUS &

PONY RIDES

RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALEfor a

40” Smart LED HD TVsponsored by the Lake Mills Lions Club

$5 each or 3/$10Available at MBT or from any Lions Club member

Drawing will be held Saturday, July 9, during the July Jubilee Street DanceNeed not be present to win.

The Lake Mills Area Historical Society Proudly Presents

“A Little Bit Broadway”A Community Musical Program

SATURDAY, JULY 93:30 P.M.

LMCS AuditoriumTickets

$10 Adults$5 grades K-6

Proceeds benefit Lake Mills Area Historical Society

The Lake Mills Area Historical Society proudly showcases

Bakken-Pederson Century Home302 E. Main, Lake Mills

9th Annual Wine & Hor d’ouevres FundraiserFRIDAY, JULY 8 • 5-7 P.M.$1200 includes wine glass

with Bakken-Pederson house etchingAll proceeds to the LMAHS

STREET DANCESCity Parking Lot • 1st Ave. & N. Mill St.Beer Garden Opens at 7 p.m.

“Devon Worley Band”Friday, July 8 • 8 p.m.-Midnight

$500 AdmissionDevon Worley is a teenage country

singer, songwriter and guitarist known for her powerful voice, wide vocal range, dynamic performances and

commanding stage presence.

“Boogie & the Yo-Yoz”Saturday, July 9 8 p.m.-Midnight

$1000 Admission

Hottest party band in Wisconsin . . . and maybe Iowa. They’re not Pop, Rock or Country, they’re an EVERYTHING band.

JULY JUBILEE SUBSCRIPTION SPECIAL

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for only $3000*(includes digital edition)

Offer good until Noon, Friday, July 8, 2016 ONLY

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is Celebrating July Jubilee!Main Attractions

221 W. Main Street, Lake Mills, IA641-592-1995 ~ www.mainattract.com

Thursday-Saturday, July 7-9

SHOP & RECEIVE 20% OFF A Single In-Store Regular Price Item

(some exclusions)

Sidewalk Sales & Other In-Store Specials(Open Until 5 p.m. Saturday)

WINE TASTING • SATURDAY, 1-4(Iowa Wine Sampling by

Tassel Ridge and Santa Maria Wineries)

Main AttractionsAntiques & Gifts

The annual July Jubilee celebra-tion this year will be highlighted by big time entertainment Saturday night, as the committee has booked fan favorite “Boogie and the Yo-Yoz” to headline the street dance.

Formed in Appleton, Wis., in 1995, as Yogi and the Boo Booz (af-ter drummer, Brian Yogerst) and lat-er changed, due to some misunder-standing with the lawyers for Hanna Barbera, the creators of Yogi Bear and Boo Boo, Boogie has played a variety of shows ranging from birth-day parties, weddings, and local taverns to regional festivals, open-ing for national acts, and headlining county and state fairs.

They have earned the unoffi-cial title as the ‘hottest party band in Wisconsin. . . and maybe Iowa’ due to their extensive touring and followings in both states. One of the reasons for the popularity of the band is the fact that they are diffi-cult to categorize.

As noted on their Facebook page, “They are not a Pop band, a Country band, or a Rock band; they are an everything band.” One of the reasons is the versatility and train-ing of the musicians that make up

Boogie.“Not too many bands are able to

boast a three-piece horn section,” they state in their official bio. “This allows them to play a bigger variety of tunes, without sacrificing qual-ity.” Throw in some choreography and the crowd goes wild. Another thing that makes Boogie unique, is the fact that everyone sings. “Booogie and the Yo-Yoz prides itself on diversity. They have the ability to cater to all tastes in music due to their vocal and instrumental flexibility.”

That musical flexibility is plain to see when looking at their play-

list, that ranges from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, to Florida Georgia Line, to CeeLo Green, to Ozzy Ozbourne—and pretty much everything in between.

As for training, in addition to playing a large number of live shows every year, members of the band have extensive formal train-ing, as well. Several of the members attended and/or graduated from the prestigious Conservatory of Music at Lawrence University, Appleton, Wis., while others pursued music related studies at UW-Stevens Point and UW-Green Bay.

They say, that as each event at which they perform is different, they make sure they have the re-

sources to accomodate every situ-ation, traveling with a seasoned sound company, who has the ability to provide sound and lighting for crowds ranging from 20-20,000.

Being a top party band in the upper Midwest, their mission state-ment will be sure to make them a highlight of July Jubilee weekend: “No matter who you are or how your day was, you will have fun with us.”

Opening the entertainment Friday night is The Devon Worley Band, who played July Jubilee last year, to much acclaim.

Minneapolis native, Devon Worley, is country singer, song-writer and guitarist known for her

Entertainment features something for everyone, headlined by Boogie and the Yo-Yoz

powerful voice, wide vocal range, dynamic performances and com-manding stage presence.

The band, formed by profes-sional musicians from across the Midwest who recognized the talent and potential of Worley, has opened for, or performed with, some of Nashville’s biggest acts such as Gloriana, Hunter Hayes, Kentucky Headhunters, Confederate Railroad, Craig Campbell, Neil McCoy, Kix Brooks and Randy Hauser.

Agent Greg Absey said of Worley, “Her hard work is paying off. Natural talent, combined with work ethics and a hard-driving at-titude has been a recipe for suc-cess for Devon. In my 30 years in the business, I have never seen an artist grow so quickly. She wants

this, and she will succeed.” The band was voted 2014 Independent Country Music Association “Most Promising Young Artist” in 2014.

The band can be found at: face-book.com/DevonWorley and at their website at: http://www.devonwor-ley.com.

Food vendors expected at the street dances include: Parents for DC, Double Dip Ice Cream, The Grub Hub, Mitch Kent’s Mini Donuts, Mr. Taco, Main Street Pizza, and Dana Halvorson with ka-bobs and sweet corn.

Saturday’s free entertainment and games in Oakwood Park will include Sig’s Band, the Lake Mills Drumline, laser tag, inflatables, and balloon animals.

STOP IN FOR IN-STORE SPECIALS DURING JULY JUBILEE!

MONDAY-THURSDAY 2:00-8:00 P.M.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY 10:00 A.M.-8:00 P.M.

SUNDAY • NOON-4:00 P.M.

107 N. Mill St. Lake Mills, IA

641-592-5450

“A Little Bit Broadway”Local talent will be showcased

again in this year’s Lake Mills Area Historical Society’s musical fundraising program during July Jubilee.

“A Little Bit Broadway” will take place Saturday, July 9, at 3:30 p.m. in the LMCS auditorium.

“The Lake Mills Community is blessed with many talented people and we are grateful they are so willing to share their gifts with us,” said Su Evans, president of the LMAHS.

Some of the talent includes Brad Grotewold, Roxanne Irons, Paula Hanson and the Take 3 Trio, Daryl Sherman and Jim Schol-brock, along with a few high school students. Brady Kurtz will play his saxophone, the Dave Al-bertson family will sing a few se-lections, and Molly Edgerton will be dancing.

Check the ad on this page for ticket information. The afternoon event promises to be a delightful one.

Proceeds go to the historical society to promote their work of “Bringing the Past to the Future,” providing historical facilities and benefiting the town by bringing visitors to the community.

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