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Newspaper Clipping - Newspaper Clipping Scan - Eagan's 125th Birthday Celebration - 7/1/1985
3 d It's Eagan's Birthday! You are invited to the par by Amy O'Marro Eagan is having a birthday bash and you are cars, and of course clowns will begin to march street dance with the country western band invited! Thursday at 10 a.m. The entourage will take its Whiskey River. Admission is free, so grab a And it is a party you won't want to miss. Eagan measured steps down Rahn Road and wind into partner and join the fun. is 125 years strong and the celebration begins Rahn Park. Saturday morning, July 6, a giant roasting pit with a carnival on July'3 in Rahn Park. The party promises to really start rolling now! will be filled with bags of charcoal, enough to But the festivities don't end there. The 'Happy The park will feature a carnival complete with ring cook 90 turkeys. The turkeys should be ready by Birthday' refrain will keep on playing and you toss and rides and community booths with 3 p.m. and the feast is expected to feed 2,000 to may help blow out all 125 candles on a giant souvenirs and refreshments that will quench 3,000 people. The picnic will include coleslaw, birthday cake as the celebration continues into everyone's thirst and hunger. And don't forget to rolls, relishes and a slice of Eagan birthday cake. the weekend. place your bets at the Lions Club's turtle races. Following the feast, you may sit back and relax As dusk rolls in get ready to "ooh and ah" at or get up and boogie to the sounds of the Eclectic The Fourth of July has traditionally been one of the fireworks display. The Fourth of July Company musical group at8 p.m. Mayor Bea Eagan's grandest occasions. This year's Association is sponsoring the show which has Blomquist and City Council members will be on Independence Day parade will be laced with floats been rated as one of the best fireworks displays in hand to recognize and honor city commission and banners emblazed with "Happy Birthday the state. The association has spent about $6,000 volunteers. Eagan." on fireworks to help Eagan's Birthday and Fourth The birthday party will conclude with the colors Cedarvale Shopping Center marks the parade's of July celebrations get off with a bang. and blasts of a second fireworks display. See you starting line. The floats, bands, fire trucks, police On Friday, July 5, the carnival will feature a there! I 71 n a c__'_ . _ c_-__ r___-I_ _r rr--'-- o_L_ n__._ a. I tom..... .mss... w6w1w. 6.. T...w CI. . a anshistory E a t your fingertips byEaga Amy O'Marro dians to present day. It has more than n's history is no longer an 150 historic photographs. assortment of tattered papers and The volume was published by Vik- yellowed photographs. ing Press and the manuscript was The book "Lone Oak Years" is a edited by Lisa Fleming and Ken compilation of those documents, Damlo under the direction of Eagan F. a photos, stories and memories. City Adminsitrator Tom Hedges. The title is a take off from Eagan's Historical data was collected by the early years when the lone oak tree was Eagan History Committee. a center of communication with com The task of assembling information munity notices posted. The symbol of began in 1978, when the Eagan City the tree has since become the symbol Council established the committee. for the city of Eagan. The effort was guided by Mayor Bea "This book was created for those Blomquist, Councilmembers Ted whose families are a part of Eagan's Wachter, Tom Egan, Jim Smith and photo by Tom Fischer history and for those who have come Jerry Thomas, and former Mayor Leo Rides are for the young and old at Eagan's carnival in Rahn Park. more recently and want to discover Murphy and former Councilmember their city's background," the introduc- Mark Parranto. tion says. The book is dedicated to Eagan's E ais having one "This is a folk history built in part of first mayor, Herbert Polzin. Polzin memories, anecdotes, stories and served as chairman of the History speculation, attempting to record Committee. rand turkey dinner things that might otherwise have been Frank Dembroski became the se- lost," the introduction continues. cond chairman for the committee. "The coordinators have raked up a Dembroski is credited for his work in a scattering of 'leaves from the tree,' forward in "Lone Oak Years" which been like e Prepk this a . turkey dinner has never from The the e Minnesota T Turk rkey Growers rowers purchased Mi "Organizing a community turkey Association which has raised, and hope that you will enjoy them as says, his "perseverance in researching roast picnic that will feed 2,000 to prepared and seasoned them for this much as they have." hundreds of sources, seeking Coyes will be sold for $8.95 at the photographs and organizing materials events during the gave the book its shape and scope. 3,000 people is an experience that I event. These turkeys are not available City Copies certainly hiainever f," said n for sai any store. Fourth of July weekend and at the Other committee members who of the Eaaggaan In a d ddi tion to the turkey, the meal Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot contacted and interviewed Ion9-time Wenzel, c chrpersoon n of," tee. 125th Birthday Celebration Commit includes cote slaw, rol, relishes, a Knob Road. residents of Eagan include Arnold beverage and a piece of sf Eagaan birth - Its 260 pages takes history of Eagan Carlson, James Diffley, Le, "in fact, residents may find that the day cake. The price of the meal is and the surrounding areas from the Schwanz, Elizabeth ffley ly, Art set-up and roasting of the turkeys may $4.50 for adults and $2.25 for children be time when the land belonged to the In' Rahn, Rodger Slater and Alyce Bolke. almost as fascinating as the meat under 10. Tickets may be purchased in • r selected will be delicious." advance at the Eagan Municipal J_O winne Ninety, specially prepared turkeys Center or from any member of the City will be individually placed onto a giant Celebration Committee. Tickets will The design is the creation of Eagan roasting spit, said Wenzel. The pro- also be available at the roast. A special birthday logo, which cess of mounting the birds is expected Meals will be served from 3 to 8 p.m. depicts an oak tree and says 'Eagan resident Bret Meier. He was chosen as to take two to three hours. The cook- at Rahn Park, Sandstone Drive and 125 birthday,' will appear on posters overall winner in the 12 to 18 age ing process begins at 6 a.m. when the Rahn Road. Picnic tables will be set up birds will be roasted over charcoal in a under a large tent for and items commemorating the city's category for the City Celebration Logo seating. celebration. Contest. special giant oven. EAGAN 125TH congratulations, ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL Eagan 5th, r12 On You MOVIE & VCR RENTALS Birthday YANKEE SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER Dakota County Chambers of Commerce We're in the Mall Eagan Chamber of Commerce HOURS: Monday to Saturday 10 AM - 10 PM Sunday 12 PM - 10 PM President, Dakota County Chambers Eagan Board Members 452.6390 Del Ohmann Jerry Braun Cherokee State Bank Simek's Meats and Seafood Paul Hauge President-Elect Hauge, Smith & Eide Ed Michaud Sperry Defense Products Group Dave Kleimola Professional Travel Management CZ) Ivar Brown-Minneapolis Tank VIDEOZ VIDE President, Eagan Chamber 1 Larry Wenzel & Manufacturing Co. COUPON 1 COUPON Wenzel Mechanical and Dick Stevenson 1 Hilite Electric Signal Hills Bank and Financial 1 Paid Rental 1 VCR Rental $8.95 Resource Center 1 Movie Rental with I 2 Free Movie Rentals Norm Resource Center I Deposit Required Executive Director, Dakota County Chambers Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Bill Escher Minnesota Not valid with any other 1 Not valid with any other discount or offer. 1 discount or offer. EXPIRES JULY 31, 1985 EXPIRES JULY 31, 1985 Page 2 - Eagan Birthday Edition - Week of July 1, 1985 HAPPY r M I Y pi M HIRTHDA FAGAN dy i 71 S s 7~T" v.~ Y r„~~r ~ ~ 7 r .I f ~ r I , i ' y,~.,.,..!. .fi~. Tl,.~nli. 1> ~ wu jy..S ~ %a• 1~ 1 ti 4 I t 1[c~{r~ 125 YEARS OLD. i.:U^ 4 ~ ~A I I f l 1\ is ~ 4:r. Congratulations from all of us here at Century 21, South r Country Realty!!!I Don Klober, Broker Jess McCabe Bonnie Lammers, Manager Mike Murphy La Vaine Anderson Steve Paul Janet Berquist Grace Pittner Dave Bloxham Linda Roth Vicki Burgwald Maryann Singewald Mac Carll Mary Jane Sonnek Michele Doroshow Lou Sperry T M Gus Gehrke Mark Stipakov Ron Gempler John Weissenburger SOUTH COUNTRY REALTY Diane Hartman Mike Williams we are right In the neighborhood Lowell Johnson Secretaries at 3938 Beau D'Rue, just south of Cedarvale Roger Johnson Evie Ashfield Jackie Macho Lynn Trok 454i. 341'10 Katie MacLeod Interest rates are lower than they have been in five years!! Come in and meet us sometime -points are perFect!! To Ou r Horn e own OFF as you $100 ANY SANDWICH ; IN OUR LOUNGE Celebrate Your Good through July 14th, 1985 I 25th Birthday! 00~ JEW- Open 7 Days A Week Major Credit Cards Accepted Cedar Ave. at Cliff Rd. Eagan • 454-6744 Reservations Not Accepted Eagan Birthday Edition - Week of July 1, 1985 - Page 3 • And by a nose, it's, ? • it's Swamp Kin 9 . • • by Amy O'Marro • ¦ Place your bets ladies and gentle- men. Any wagers for the fastest four- footed critter? Sound familiar? No it isn't horse D AKOTA CO U NTY racing at Canterbury Downs. It is good old Eagan turtle racing, an annual event at the Fourth of July celebration in Rahn Park. Racing action is 11 a.m. STATE BANK to 2 p.m. and begins again at 5 p.m. July 4 and 6; action begins at 6 p.m. July 5. Is On the The Eagan Lion Club busy catch- Grow... ing 100 turtles for the races. Where the turtles are caught remains a secret, said Lion David Keller, but he can almost guarantee they are relatives of the turtle that outran the rabbit. Keeping the racing fair will be an- nouncer Don Klober. Klober is the Lions president and the turtle races HAPPY would not be the same without his familiar voice calling out, "and by a nose, it's Swamp King!" Last year Klober sat in a 125-foot 51h high perch, listening to country western tunes, and watching the photos by Tim O'Donnell turtles zoom ah, creep by. Don Klober of Eagan Lions Club You can bet he'll be there again this traditionally calls the names of the Fourth of July, with his boom box, finishing turtle races in Rahn Park. ready to call the play by play. BIRTHDAY 4WD GAN P 'fix F4 .~£ra' ~~?A~`mR JPs ~ We celebrate by Turtles zooming...ah, creeping to the finish line. opening a new facility in the Fall of 1985 ~on a~u~a~ions in the EAGAN CEDAR CLIFF SHOPPING CENTER On Your 125th Birthday Party YOU'RE THE BEST! DAKOTA ...We are proud to be associated with COUNTY such a fine • STATE BANK community. We look forward to O serving you and - do are excited about Full Service Banking Facility expanding our Cliff Road and Cedar Ave. services into Eagan. MEMBER FDIC GROUP • . WCABLE • ¦ • • • Cable TV not just more • • ` • • • ¦ Choice YOUR Choice. Group W Cable, Inc. • ¦ ¦ 1448 E. Cliff Road • Burnsville, MN 55337.894-2450 • A Subsidiary of Westinghouse Broadcasting and Cable, Inc. Page 4 - Eagan Birthday Edition - Week of July 1, 1985 Organizing Eagan's birthday took hard work ll~l~ A lot of hard work went into merce; Vice Chairperson Sandra Eagan Jaycees; Ken Ketcham, scheduling events for Eagan's Birth- Masin, resident representative; representing Eagan Lions; Don day and ,fourth of July celebration. Treasurer Rick Bertz, representing Klober, representing Fourth of July Credit goes to the Eagan City Minnesota Valley Exchange Club; Association; the Rev. Loren Nelson, 74, Celebration Committee. The commit- resident representatives Carol Bergh, representing Ministerial Association; tee was appointed by the Eagan City John McElligott, Rod Smith and Mary and Bob Treichel, representing Council and members of the commit- Voracek; Volunteer Fire Department. tee include Chairperson Larry Wenzel, Brad Benzick, representing Op- City Councilmember Ted Wachter representing Eagan Chamber of Com- timists; Bruce Harries, representing is the City Council's liaison to the committee. Its a lot of work, but It is worth it. Happy Birthday, Eagan from Your friendly Cedarvale Merchants PHONE: 454-7266 Quilters Closet Ltd. MEN and I Quitters WOMEN AV , Ar A Cedarvale Shopping Center Peoples Cedarvale Shopping Center 3972 Hwy. 13 Eagan, Minnesota 55122 Cedarvale Barber Shop 39 closet Natural Gas 454-6080 CEDARVALE SHOPPING CENTER Eagan, MN 55122 Company ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55122 II 612-454-7072 MON. Thru FRI. Ltd. SPECIALIZING IN 8 a.m. to 6 P.M. Ann Degen STYLED HAIRCUTS SAT. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. n 1(9 v3~ CEDARVALE TAILORS PHONE (612) 454-8111 (612) 454-4100 3988 Sibley Memorial Hwy. suva~d ~uvlt~t~ta Eagan, Minnesota 55122 kiddie Shop KEEPSAKE DIAMONDS CHILDREN'S FASHIONS CEDARVALE SHOPPING CENTER CEDARVALE MALL M-W 9:00-7:00 3974 SIBLEY MEMORIAL HIWAY 3930 SIBLEY HIWAY Tues.-Thur.-Fri.9:00.6:00 MICHELLE DOROSHOW ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55111 EAGAN, MN 55122 452-6191 Sat. 9:00-2:00 *WOO" C jkE h T I V E Counted Crw• 3Eik1? • c H AN U f W Cow F 'niwrr • t?arme-CrOW GOs It, TOTAL HARDWARE • oast to CZoast ;11 CREA TIVE HA" SHOPPE CONTACT LENS & OPTICAL C H OP P E Cedarvale CEDARVALE MALL 3974 SIBLEY Cedarude Shopping Mall • Eagan Mw~esota 55122 Coast to Coast N. MINNESOTA MEMORIAL HWY. sst z2 (612) 452-4473 • 3920 Sibley Memorial Hwy. 464-3166 P*+EAGAoNE( (6112) 2) 454-3274 Eagan, MN 55122 4 3f Residential* Business Prewiring • Installation • Repair PHONES PLUS • PECIAL 3954 Cedarvale Mall Eagan, MN 55122 S 452-8270 Electrolysis by Cedarvale Shopping Center Debby Rosenthal Off Hwy 13 & Cedar - • . - - • - LEE & ELAINE McGONIGLE Free Consultation Eagan, MN 55122 • Family Owned & Operated 454-4674 • Eagan Birthday Edition - Week of July 1, 1985 - Page 5 Memories of the first mayor live on by Amy O'Marro of Eagan and served two more terms she said. H'rb Polzin was more than Eagan's while the village became a city. "The only time I ever really saw Herb first mayor. "Herb was responsible for starting speechless was when he was chosen as - Though he died in 1981, his the PlanningCommision.Heknewthe Dakota County's Man of the Year memory lives on in Eagan. His wife, city needed something at the time the (1977). I had to keep it a secret, and I Agnes, remembers the devotion and smelting plant came in. At that time was sure I was going to give myself long hours he dedicated to the city. anyone could buy land and move in. away. "Herb and I were born and reared in He served as chairman for the Plann- "He was so surprised and dumb- Eagan. We always thought it was the ing Commision for some time," Polzin founded, he couldn't speak," Polzin best place to live. Herb was involved in said. He served from 1968 to 1972. said. The award given to Polzin by the Eagan politics for 21 years," said "There were a lot of times I would Dakota County Development Associa- Polzin. have liked to have him home. It was a tion says it is in dedication to his con- The town meeting may have been Herbert Polzin was speechless when lot more than just night meetings, a tinuous efforts toward the growth and the biggest governmental event dur- he was honored as Dakota County's lot of daytime things. There were a lot development of Dakota County. ing Eagan's township days. Election of Man of the Year in 1977. of sacrifices, but I knew he enjoyed it," officials was the second Tuesday in almost everyone living in Eagan. He Eagan souvenirs to be sold March. City officials also discussed ex- was 21 when he was chosen as an elec penditures and local matters. tion judge. Commemorative clocks and pieces Only 15 clocks are available. Ten Polzin was town treasurer and serv- His political activities were con- cut from the original Lone Oak Tree more will be made in the fall. The ed as a moderator for town meetings tinuous after becoming an election from 1944 to 1972. He worked as a judge, Polzin said. In 1972, he was are some items to be sold by the City clocks are priced at $45 each. Anyone mail carrier and farmer and knew elected as thefirst mayor of the Village Celebration Committee during the ci- wishing to purchase a clock will be ty's 125th birthday party this askedtofilloutacardwiththeirname weekend. and address at the souvenir booth. The committee will operate a booth Twenty-five names will be drawn July at Rahn Park July 4 and 6 which will 6 and those persons will be able to pur- feature memorabilia of the city of chase a clock. Happy Birthday Eagan! Eagan. Also onsale will T-shirts carrying The Lone Oak Tree was a gathering Eagan's 125th birthday logo. The e place for community news and official four-color logo was designed by Bret posting of announcements in Eagan's Meier of Eagan and will be printed on a We're here to serve your early days. It had to be cut down in the white background. They cost $4.50. new- real estate needs. spring of 1984 because of pollution The booth will also feature the new- and construction on highway 55 caus- ly printed "Lone Oak Years," the 452 0250 ed the tree to die. history of the city of Eagan. The more The oak pieces are cross sections than 230-page hard-cover book cut from branches of the Lone Oak features more than 150 photographs I AMEMBER OFTHE Tree. The wood has been treated and and is the result of more than seven SEARS FINANCALNETWORK~ ears work Eagan residents and city • ~ aged. The sections vary in size from about two inches in diameter to more staff. Copies are $8.95 each. than six inches. Tickets for the community turkey roast picnic will be sold at the booth. REAL ESTATE The clocks were handmade by The tickets cost $4.50 for adults and students at Rosemount High School are half price for children under 10. and were donated to the City Celebra- The roast will be 3 to 8 p.m Saturday, tion Committee. Each clock contains July 6. The menu includes charcoal a piece of the Lone Oak Tree placed on roasted turkey, baked potatoes, cole- Pilot Knob & Diffley Road, Eagan, MN 55122 a background which depicts a symbol slaw, relishes, rolls, a beverage and a of the tree and a brief printed history. piece of Eagan's birthday cake. W1 0'AL HILITE ELECTRIC AA .0 Ali, ~tsN WENZEL MECHANICAL 25 & HILITE ELECTRIC Years of Continuous 3600 Kennebec Drive Eagan. Minnesota 55122 ¦ ZIAR Service In the Eagan Area • PLUMBING • SHEET METAL • AIR CONDITIONING 452.1565 • HEATING • VENTILATING • SEWER AND WATER • ELECTRICAL Page 6 - Eagan Birthday Edition - Week of July 1, 1985 You Can Bank On Us... Your First Financial Institution Nlinnesota Bank Eagan Serving you from 2 convenient locations fi 454-3300 Main Office Yankee Square Office 3900 Sibley Memorial Hwy. Yankee Doodle & Pilot Knob (Near Cedarvale) (Near Yankee Square) 24 Hour banking available with Your MinnesotaMoneye Cash Card 121k EQUAL NOUSIN .,o LENDER Eaeap. Birthday Edition - Week of July 1, 1985 Page 7 Recollections of Eagan "NNW y u a ~ t . . a M ~ w The Shields Sorgum Store and warehouse on Third Street in St. Paul, 1904. A horsepowered hayloader with steel wheels. Pictured are (from left) Walter Sell and Leone Sell Wachter. 84, rv - .,u & x. 13x£ Bobby Hinze with shotgun and rabbit. An onion harvest on the farm of Frank Sell, Sr., 1917. Pictured are Ted Wachter renovating pasture on his dairy farm. (from left) Alma Franzmeier Sell, William, Frank, Erwin and Fred. HAIJGE, ven WhenYoure SMITH & FLOE, P.A. The ra Eagan Attorneys YOU In The General Practice Of Law Real Estate/Land Development Corporations 1UU11W Wills/Estate Planning headed, matter hr where financial you ore Probate , the right can get you there faster. Personal Injury In the short term, it can IRA CHECKING help you make the most of "right Condemnation now' opportunities. And get Traffic/Criminal the most out of immediate cash. r- - Over the long run, it can Dissolutions help you build financial strength CEF `R through sound planning and f ; - intelligent choices. Because you'll know where you're going and how to get there. At your First Bank, we Paul H. Haute Bradley Smith can provide the financial infor- mation you need. As part of the First Bank System, we have Kevin W. Eide Ralph W. Corey expertise few can match-and the resources to put your plans towork. And as your financial partner, we're anxious to see you come out ahead. Because MONEY MARKET when you win, we all win. C4YTlq Ill RrA Cedarvale Professional Building (Behind Minnesota Bank Eagan) 3908 Sibley Memorial Highway First Banks 454-4224 Members First Bank System 1985 First Bank System Members FDIC Page 8 - Eagan Birthday Edition - Week of July 1, 1985 E 9 Akm School District 104 students, 1946. Teacher Carol Mexiner (front). Students are (left row, front to back) Laura Priebe, Jerry Dittman, Gloria Rahn, sH Lorraine Slater, Robert Rahn, Jerry Slater, (second Herbert Polzin, Eagan's first row) Bill Savers, Eileen Slater, Grover Doebel, Billy mayor, at about six month of age. Slater, Roy Rueger, Eldoris Rahn, (third row) Frances Adelman, Tommie Slater, Dorothy Slater, Lorna Rahn, Howard Adelman, Loren Dittman, (fourth row) Teresa Slater, Herbert Adelman, Charles Lehman and Harold Adelman. N, U, `~?%'Ty P A team pulling a blade for road work. photos courtesy of the Eagan Celebration Father Austin Ravoux of St. Peter's The Bernier and Sons store in Mendota. The store was Committee and the book "Lone Oak Catholic Church in Mendota at patronized by northern residents of Eagan. Years." about 1850. 'W", ~Nt4l~iiy3IUV, Happy Birthday Eagan! SIIM=IK MEATS-SEAFOOD ,,...,,:,,~4:,,,,nt,,,,,r,.,,,,tt.~,~~.,,nt,.,~r- nm S I M E K' S THICK LEAN We're giving out RALEA%W-Rebates! GROUND BE F PATTIES ; Additional $5-$10-$15-$20 OFF ' I on selected bikes - BMX - Touring - All Terrain. While Supplies Last. 9 Sport Touring All Terrain ~ Sportif Reg. $199.95 $14406 w/rebate Grand per lb. Record Reg. $239.95 $16406 w/rebate Mesa Reg. $272.95 199.955 w/rebate 40 per 10 lb. box I Pursuit Reg. $259.95 '18998 w/rebate Teton Reg. $363.95 270.95 w/rebate Marathon Reg. $285.95 199 w/rebate Seneca Reg. $436.95 324.95 w/rebate ' Not good with any other offer. Coupon expires 7/6/85 i Olympian Reg. $309.95 $23906 w/rebate Elkhorn Reg. $490.95 364.955 w/rebate 940 Hastings Ave. 1468 Yankee Doodle Rd. 135 E. Marie St. Paul Park Yankee W. St. Paul I`DEALS ' 459-5578 45 u8r hp. CtG 455-3178 2934 London Rd. 1717 Rice St. ON SILVER BELL MALL - EAGAN Eau Claire, WI SAMPLES SERVED McCarron Hills Shp. Ctr. OWHEELS 452-3505 835-4904 DAILY 487-2853 L J McCREA'S Serving Eagan EAGAN LIQUOR Pilot Knob & Diffley Road ADVENTURE WORLD for 10 years. TRAVEL Certified Travel Counselors Get the Birthday Celebration off to a good start See us for your vacation and Check out ours ecials business travel needs. 10 % case discount j Alaska Cruise 7 nt. w/air from $999 California round trip from $149 London round trip from $559 454-3346 Adventure World Travel Weddings - Parties - Other Occasions Cedarvale Mall Delivery & Bartending Services Available 454-5227 Eagan Birthday Edition - Week of July 1, 1985 - Page 9 RECIES GRAND OLD The Lone Oak Tree, Ov~ sALE a communication link RECIE'S entire inventory of spring and summer fashions will be oni by Amy O'Marro sale. RECIE'S everyday low prices The bur oak tree that once stood in are at least 30% OFF of retail, ~rtheastemEagammntinuestoserve asa communication I in k and as a symbol for but for this sale, prices will be the city. reduced by another 25% OFF! The lone'orburoaktree wasaplace where official town notices, letters and Don't miss this sale. advertisements were posted. Its location "Remember, RECIE'S is NOW OPEN SUNDAYS, 12-5 p.m. waswher'e highways 49 and 55 now merge. The oak was estimated to be between ~$5 (clip and use) $5~ 200 and 300 years old at the time it was cut down, according to the book "Lone Oak $5.00 OFF ANY PURCHASE Years." Minimum - $25,00 purchase - HOURS:MONATHURS It wasdurin + 10AM-9PM gthedairy farming days that includes sale merchandise ect/~ TUES.WED-WEDA SAT the tree was widely used for information, Receive an additional $5.00 off any G `y/ 10 AM-5:PM when you present this cou purchase SUNDAY according to the book. At that time, a huge , pon at RECIE'S I SAMPLE SHOP 12-5PM the tree's I Sample Shop. One coupon per customer. 1975 Seneca Road wooden tank of water sat in shade. Farmers would leave their milk L5 COUPON EXPIRES JULY 10, 1985 $5 4547720 - - - - - - MINE - - REV a I Eagan cans in the cool water until the cans could be picked up by the milk hauler and delivered to the creamery. 5th A reporter for a West St. Paul newspaper 't 2 brought 'Lone Oak' into popular use with THE his column entitled "Lone Oak News" in EPATE the late 1920s. The column was about CE?.E LE residents and their activities, according to STY "Lone Oak Years." NTALIA Community support saved the tree from destruction in 1974 when the state The Lone Oak Tree, 1976 Arbor highway department wanted to cut it down. Day program. The Rev. Richard Krenzke and school Csrbone a Is a sure bet ~ 1655 Yankee Doodle Road children of Trinity Lone Oak Church photo courtesy of the book "Lone Oak for good food! EAGAN helped to save the tree and its historical nears." Treat yourself and your famlytoour sl nificance. delicious spaghetti, our fantastic deep aF0 452-6000 g pan pizza '°=thin crupizza mar's a ye - - - _ - - A bicentennial program on Arbor Day, on the budget tool y, memorate the original lone oak on land _ _ April 30, 1976 designated the oak as a near Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran Church. COUPON o L~~ COUPON I Heritage Tree. The program was spon- The tree still serves as a communication FREE CHAMPAGNE sored by the Minnesota State Horticultural link for the city, depicted on the front of Ci- I I Society. The bur oak was also listed in the ty Hall and on city stationery. JULY 4, 5, 6 $100 OFF American Forestry Association's book "Lone Oak Years" conclusio' With Coupon. I I "Famous and Historic Trees." n Is reminis- cent of the bur oak tree, "The Lone Oak 1 glass per coupon. l PLUS A FREE QUART OF i I Pollution and the blacktopping near the Tree is gone, but it still carries a message: 4th of July hours: tree on Highway 55 finally caused the tree's much of the city's F valid with othe Thurs. r4 da 11 11 e.midnlgh lght I 5 Yankee Do die R roffer. 1/t Expir miessuly29, 1985 I personality depends on _ Saturday ri e.1 mldnlght I 1885 Yankee Doodle Road mile east of Hwy. 13 demise. The tree was cut down April 9, the things that ha _ _ _ _ _ _ EAGAN4552=0= -onYankee =od1=Rd. I 1983 by the highway department. A 1 Eagn's history, as wel as the PPeneI there L the past, - and the planting of a young oak tree coom won't be forgotten. They are part of us. Happy Merrill Lynch Birthday Realty/Burner Eagan! salutes The City SIGNAL HILLS BANK of 1agan. THE RESPONSIVE BANK Helping the community is our business. So today we're honored to salute the City of Eagan on their 125th Birthday. Signal Hills Office 457-1776 We're "Bullish" on Birthdays! 100 Signal Hills, West St. Paul 55118 Southview Office 457-1776 Merrill Lynch 2060 South Robert St., West St. Paul 55118 ERealty agan Office and Financial Resource Center 452-9200 Burnet 1480 Yankee Doodle Road, Eagan 55112 Dakota Co. Office 452-9 4655 Nicols Rd., Eagan Member FDIC 452-5950 Page,10, . Eagaq Birthday Edition - Week, qt JulY.1 1om` t 125 YEARS OLD AND STILL GROWI As the celebration begins, the 6,000 employees of the Sperry Corporation located in the City of Eagan would like to extend to you a happy birthday. Our wish - continued growth and prosperity. JL ' ,r...., 1'w 'iw ;y ` III +t t it Constables kept young 125 Years Young Eagan peaceful ~ by Amy O'Marro An citing Place to Live & Play Eagan did not have a police depart ment until March 1966. "I knew everyone in the town, police matters were handled in a less formal way, Eagan's artinsDesLaur ers, first police chief, You Have Made Eagan M • ' Prior to police officers, Eagan had What it is Today two town constables. DesLauriers served as constable from 1954 until 1966, when he was appointed as l i police chief. "There were no police matters until Stay Tllvolvedrr 1959. Most of the time I was trying to J settle fence line disputes. I worked ( y' part time until 1967, there were just Tomorrow Will Be Even V four of us," DesLauriers said. Major Better! criminal acts were handled by the county sheriff. 'A "Parents played the biggest role ; when kids got into trouble," he said. Two part-time police officers were ad- ded to the force in July 1965 and a full- From an acorn time officer that December. springs a mighty Street patrolling began in 1956 with 4 officers using their own cars. The cit ' Oak purchased police vehicles in 1965. "I began by patrolling the streets, but as tthe city grew, my assignment changed 5' and became more administrative. The photo by Amy O'Marro „,x x rr. last 10 years it was strictly ad- ~xv ~Y r ministrative, a growth I experienced Martin DesLauriers became II s J with the city," DesLauriers said. Eagan's first police chief DesLauriers set up a uniform crime less of the people living in Eagan," he reporting system for Eagan. The said. department moved from City Hall to Eagan's beauty is something its own facilities in 1968. Police DesLauriers said has kept him here. s facilities included squad rooms, an in- "Eagan has a terrain of hills, lakes and terrogation room, police and fire woods. Some of the beauties have dispatcher equipment and the only been built up, but it is the most Eagan-Hilltop Plaza 454-8474 cells in western Dakota County. beautiful place. I've lived here all my Burnsville-Burnhaven Executive Plaza 435-1877 "In the 1950s I knew everybody and life." their children. In 1965, I knew 85 per- DesLauriers retired May 1, 1983. cent of the people that lived in Eagan. Eagan's current, and second, police When I retired I knew 10 percent or chief is Jay Berthe. Congratulations Eagan... 125 years strong. Happy BirLhd2u E2n2n For news and advertising close to home... EAGAN The first 125 years HRONICLE weregreaa urrennewppState champions! . companies sought years The next 125 C . ry will be Aban boun C - ardpei»nts JnY CHAONICLE Uff Glance back at Eagan's stories janasn 890-4456 yK 1209 East Cliff Road r." Norwest Bank Old St. Anthony, N.A. Burnsville Pilot Knob at Yankee Doodle Road NOR WEST BANKS Eagan, Minnesota 55121 452-8470 AFAF'WAFE MEMBER FDIC Page 12 - Eagan Birthday Edition - Week of July 1, 1985 Congratulatio s to the City of Eagan o 0 your 125th Birthday We are growing. with you into the future meeting the chang* g eeds of all Nlinnesotans and promoting healthy liflesty iesll. CARRY THECARING CARD. sb $9 t 07/ 10/ Blue Cross and Blue Shield © of Minnesota Creators of AWARE Gold, Silver Series, Health AWAREness, AWARE CARE, Medicare Supplement, INSTA-CARE, Dental AWARE, MII Life and Disability, 401(k) SAVACCOUNT, HMO MINNESOTA, and HMO MIDWEST. Eagan Birthday Edition - Week of July 1, 1985 - Page 13 1P. Py 25tl I! Auto Services Home Improvements BRADRAGAN MEW COMMERCIAL TIRE CENTER BOB JOHNSON E ELECTRIC "THE FULL SERVICE TIRE COMPANY" DAKOTA WUIQ °••~~4a I do my own work. Nation's Largest Big or small, I do it all. PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. Goodyear Dealer Serving the Eagan area since 1965 EA4030 BEAU D'RUE DRIVE GAN, MINNESOTA 55122 sets NICOLS RD. Free Estimates • New Construction Bob CARL RASCHER, President PHONE: 454-6645 EAGAN. MN 55122 (612) 454-0549 Licensed, Bonded, Insured 454-0585 Health & Beauty TRACTOR LOADER SERVICE REASONABLE RATES Drenkhahn Haus SALES & SERVICE CITY CLEAN-UP Family Hair Ha-us 's~i~ae . dgd W • J . KR E ITZ RUBBISH OF ALL KINDS REMOVED German/European Gift Haus RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANERS • HUMIDIFIERS PHONE 454-8666 4770 NICOLS ROAD 2781 Pilot Knob Road Tues.-Sat. 9:30-5:00 DAVID A. JOHNSON EAGAN, MINN. 55122 2841 BURNSIDE AVE. PHONE DAY OR NIGHT 454-2156 Thurs. 9:30-8:00 EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55121 452-1627 454-6768 CARPET EXPRESS INN Randon, Ltd. Specializing in (a UP wtw) Deck and Basement Finishing Licensed, Bonded, Insured KATHLEEN SCHWANZ, Stylist 454-7637 Scott Ausmus 4283 Stirrup Strut Eagan, MN Vice President & 452-9530 General Manager 4529538 Childcare Specialists M& j New Flair styists Perm Special - Stylized Haircuts 5 Unique, $ with this ad Short hair $27.50 Special $1 off (Reg. $8.50) Medium hair $31.00 Programs design Children's $5.50 with ad Long hair $34.00 CHRISTIAN the Christian Day LA PEPIN1ERE Hwy. 13 - behind McDonald's 454-6922 DAY 1979 Silver Bell Center enter CHILD CARE Educational/ MONTESSORI NONDENOMINATIONAL Foundation to CHILDREN AGES Z'/a to 5 r learning. DAY CARE CENTERS Computers Specialists Reading skills in a comprehensive language. Arts cur- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool & Elementary riculum includes communication skills, cognitive, percep- from ages 6 weeks to 12 years tual and social skills, listening concepts, and all with a pur- COMPUTERS, ETC. pose for learning program. Reasonable Rates • Flexible Schedule 1. Stepping Stone Adventure 3 yr. before 1/86. 6AM-6PM - 12 month program. Full day • Half Day Cedar Cliff Shopping Center 2. I year readiness 3 year olds 2-3-5 Days a Week. Hot lunches available. Exciting programs for children before and after school, 2133 Cliff Road 3. II year readiness 4 year olds holidays and during summer months. Eagan, Minnesota 55122 4. Pre-kindergarten K4 program 4-5 year olds. Telephone: 612•4521308 5. Kindergarten program 5-6 year olds. 452-3277 For excellence in Montessori - Commodore 64 Information - JaNette Flagstad be sure it's La Pepiniere. 454-3270 Hours: Mon. & Thurs., 1lam-8pm, Tues. Wed., Fri. 11em-8 m Sat. 10am-4 m- Page 14 - Eagan Birthday Edition - Week of July 1, 1985 Eaga Business Specialists Home Services Entertainment Serving the Upper American Midwest for over i Fruit 50 years. Paper N Paint Produce 2864 Eagandale Boulevard Quality You Can Count On Co. 80 Experienced Professional . !?t KEVILLE 454-65 3902 Beau D'Rue Eagan Brenda Don Open For Lunch See America First 452-6586 423-2602 Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 454-7300 Health Professionals You've Come A Long Way Eagan! Happy 125th! Valley Yankee Square Chiropractic Center Jeane Thorne Temporary Family Practice L oun e Services, Inc. fa . g Live Entertainment, Friday & Saturday 227-9566 484-2773 454-9171 Dr. Donald C. Clark St. Paul Arden Hills Eagan e 454-2760 Yankee Doodle Road Office: (612) 454-8367 1476 Yankee Doodle Road Home: (612) 423-2173 Eagan, Minnesota 55122 Financial Specialists EAGAN DENTAL CLINIC Family Dentistry T. E. LIM, D.D.S. SIGNAL HILLS BANK (Evening & Sat. Appointments Available) FINANCIAL RESOURCE CENTER LIVE MUSIC THE RESPONSIVE BANK 6 NIGHTS EACH WEEK! MEMBER F.D.I.C. 4357 Nicola Road 1480 Yankee Doodle Rd. A Cn-An Eagan, MN 55122 452-4411 454-8251 Yankee Square Center 4529200 3125 Dodd, Eagan WAGNER Eagan Eye Clinic Fresh Baked //////////////RE4L7Y Dr. Alan R. Paymar Dr. Dennis Ottenstroer Daily Dr. Bernie V. Rottach "Professionally Marketing Residential Properties" Optometrists Dr. J. Thomas Reynolds 3800 Sibley Memorial Hwy. Bus: (612) 452-7557 Ophthalmologist (Highway 13) Cedarvale Professional Buildings Star Eagan, Minnesota 55122 Telephone: (612) 454-5661 454-4382 4555 Erin Dr., Suite 180 Eagan, MN 55122 MLS 18 Years In Eagan Le_qal Services Support the businesses Yankee Square Family Practice that support Eagan's growth. Ramstad, Theisen & Kennedy chartered DAVID S. KYLLO, M.D., A.B.F.P. Attorneys at Law M, W, F 9-5, Tues. 9-7, Thurs. 9-2 3918 Beau D'Rue Drive 3460 Washington Drive Cedarvale Highlands Eagan, MN 55122 (612) 452-9240 Eagan, Minnesota 55122 452-4252 Eagan Birthday Edition - Week of July 1, 1985 - Page 15 HALPPY BIRTHEIA) to th,e cityof ][Elk Congratulations as you celebrate your 125th birthday. We appreciate the opportunity to take a vital part in the future of Eagan, where businesses and residents alike take the time and effort to make Eagan a dynamic, growing and caring community. We at Federal Land Company are proud to give Eagan the recognition it deserves! . rC+ •"'i,~ Y cep 1 " 3 51 for Town Centre and Eagan residents. Water View Office Tower is first, but even while it goes up work will Construction of the second Water % ' ' begin on the second project to View Office Tower will commence 113 become a part of Town Centre, a plan- after Tower I is completed, along with ned development being coordinated office facilities. A full service car care with the City of Eagan. Phase I of a center is planned. It's an exciting 400,000 square foot retail shopping development idea whose time HIS' area will begin Fall '85, to be oc- come. cupied by a variety of carefully Come and join us at Water View chosen, reliable merchandisers Office Tower, or call and discuss l beginning in the Spring of 1986. other facilities that can serve your New restaurants, hotels and type of business within Town Centre. banks will join those already (612) 452-3303. operating in the general area to pro- vide more choices and good service TOWN. T_ ME E A' «A N A 170 ACRE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT Federal Land Company Designers, Builders, Developers General Ollice: Yankee Square Office III - 3460 \1.uhington wive • Suite 202 - haLan, ,Miunt'soIa 55122 - 612-452-3303 Page 16 - Eagan Birthday Edition - Week of July 1, 1985