Milestones
After 25 years, Graphic editor calls it a day
Jan 5, 2017
The Dec. 29 issue of the Graphic was the last for Richard Ousky.
Ousky’s retirement came almost 25 years to the day after he assumed the role of editor from the retiring Jim Miller on Jan. 1, 1992.
He traces his time in Lake City to a brief conversation he had with a former Graphic publisher, the...
Tj's Pub's First Dollar
Dec 22, 2016
TJ’s Lakeshore Pub, 115 S. Lakeshore Dr., received its first dollar of clear profit from Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors. TJ’s is owned and operated by Tim Pfeilsticker. Taking part in the presentation were, from left: Nancy Rigelman, Lake Pepin Cottage, Vicki Krage, Kemp Real Estate, Kelli Morgen...
School district thanks outgoing board member
Dec 22, 2016
Members of the Lake City School Board and district administrators thanked board member Kevin Pavelka (right) for his four years of service to the district as a school board member at the board’s Dec. 19 meeting. The was the final regular meeting of Pavelka’s term. In a break with the tradition of...
Ripley's Rental recognized for 10 years in business
Dec 15, 2016
Ripley’s Rental in Red Wing celebrated 10 years as a Lake City Chamber of Commerce business member with recognition from the Lake City Chamber of Commerce. Pictured from left are Vickie McGuire, Annabelle and Terri Lowman, owner.
Five years in business for Read's Landing brewer
Dec 15, 2016
Bob Nihart of Reads Landing Brewing Co. (center) was recognized by Kelli Morgen, Chamber of Commerce event coordinator, and Andrea Chapman, Chamber director, for five years in business.
City employees recognized at council meeting
Dec 15, 2016
Six City of Lake City employees were recognized during the City Council Monday night for their years of service to the city. Four of them were on hand for the presentation, made by Mayor Joel Beckman (left). Honored employees were, from left: Ed Borner, 20 years with the Electric Utility Department...
Outfitter gets first dollar
Dec 8, 2016
Chamber of Commerce ambassadors John Hutchinson, Lake Pepin Pearl Button Co., and Chamber board member, and Kathy Jo Rodester, Lakeshore Agency, Dragonfly Dreams, and former Chamber President, awarded Cody Rollings of Breakwall Outfitters his first dollar of clear profit. Breakwall Outfitters is...
Valley Craft employees reach milestones
Nov 23, 2016
Valley Craft Industries’ 2016 Anniversary Club banquet was held at The Jewel Golf Club in Lake City on Nov. 17. Dennis Campbell, president and chief executive officer, honored employees reaching milestones of 30 and 35 years of service, recognizing them for their many years of dedication, and...
Halpaus retires after 53 years in foundry
Oct 19, 2016
On Oct. 7, William Halpaus celebrated his retirement and 53 years working in the cast iron foundry at Federal-Mogul Lake City. “F-M Lake City wishes the best to Willie and is grateful for his years of dedicated service,” the company said in a news release. Pictured, from left, are Ross Kohrs,...
Schmidt honored for 31 years with the City of Lake City
Oct 13, 2016
The City Council honored Jim Schmidt for his 31 years of work with the city’s electric utility department during Monday night’s council meeting. Mayor Joel Beckman (left) made the presentation. Schmidt began working with the department in May 1985 and recently retired.
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