KATE ZINN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

     Mark your calendars for July 6th from noon until 7pm at the Solon Springs Community Center.  It will be the first in a series of events to be held in memory of Kate Zinn and to create an endowment scholarship fund to benefit a St. Croix High School student interested in the field of education.  A benefactor has assured matching dollar for dollar the community can raise up to $10,000 and  have until March 23, 2003 to achieve this goal.  So, I am going to need help...salads, hot dishes, buns, plates...a crew.

     Kate Zinn was an intricate part of this community for over 20 years.  School board president, PTA, Girl Scouts, CF bike-a-thon, co-owner of Small World with Gitzi Wicklund.  Her focus was solely children and I think it would be more than appropriate to pass on her passions to another leader that shares her goals.

     Sadly, she lost her battle to cancer on March 23, 2001, to fragile to fight any longer.  The scholarship will keep that spirit alive.

     Ted Lalonde graciously did the poster work, Toni Gotelaere donated an incredible quilt called, "Geese over Africa."  Chances will be sold for $1 each and winner announced at the next event on November 23 for the rummage, collectable sale.  I am truly grateful for these donations knowing they never met her.  All proceeds will go directly into the fund.

EVENTS:

     12-7pm, Quilt display....open to the public.

     From noon until one, face painting will be available for $1

     1pm to 2pm, Story Tellers will give a production of Tales of Owl for children of all ages.

     2 until 3pm.....Internationally known folk, Celtic...Multi-generation singer Kim Rose will delight   the   audience with music spanning 100 years.  (suggested donation of $2 per person).

     4pm until 7pm...Dinner for the family, hopefully completely donated.  Adults $5, $3 for children under 12 or $12 per family.

     Buttons for sale, quilt chances....something for everyone.  Ads will follow next issue.  If you can donate time, food or would like to display a quilt, Please contact me Cathy Swanson, cjsimm@yahoo.com or 715-378-3532.