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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 27, 2014 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 7 of 32 7. RECAP OF 125TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION – PHOTOS AND RECOGNITION McMillan noted the City’s 125th anniversary was held approximately two weeks ago at the Pioneer Museum in Long Lake and that it was a wonderful event with lots of good history regarding the local communities. Loftus stated on Saturday, October 18, approximately 85 people attended the open house event commemorating Orono’s 125th anniversary. The attendees were there to learn and explore Orono’s rich history. The visitors were greeted with refreshments prepared by a local resident, April Wysocki, who runs Country Cake Cupboard, and with some very nice Orono memorabilia. In addition, Dumas Apple House donated an arrangement as well as a welcome gift for each of the visitors. Loftus stated there is a rich history of apple orchards in Orono. The Dumas Apple Orchard also put together a handout of family recipes that was distributed to the attendees. Loftus displayed pictures taken at the event. Loftus stated the guests toured collections of historic photos, maps, documents, and artifacts that paint the picture of Orono as having a storied history of being both an agricultural community and a Lake Minnetonka destination. Loftus noted the Pioneer Museum has received some world-wide attention recently over the 1,000-year- old canoe that was found on the shore of North Arm in Orono. Loftus stated the event was also attended by past and present City dignitaries and that they posed for a group picture. Loftus indicated there is a similar photo that was taken at the 100 year anniversary celebration that is on display at the museum. Loftus stated the 125th anniversary celebration was a fun and educational event for everyone who shares a passion for Orono. Loftus stated one special part of the event was a local storyteller, Bob Gash, who spoke about how the roads in Orono came to be named. Loftus stated Mr. Gash has developed a handout that was distributed, which will also become part of the City’s history on the City website. Lastly, the City would like to thank West Hennepin County Pioneer Association and the Pioneer Museum for generously hosting the event and for their endless volunteer efforts in preserving the area’s history. Loftus noted the Mayor at this time would like to present Bob Gash and Board President Nancy Ferrell- Gang with a donation to support their work in preserving Orono’s history. McMillan presented Bob Gash and Nancy Ferrell-Gang with a donation to the Pioneer Museum. Bob Gash thanked City Administrator Loftus for becoming a good student of Orono history. Gash noted Mr. Mack’s son was the bagpipe player at the end. Gash stated he would like to say thank you to the Council and Mayor for their interest in Orono’s history. Gash noted both Mike Gaffron and himself were in attendance at the 100-year celebration. Gash noted County Road 19 was one of the original Native American trails leading from Shakopee, through the Narrows, and past Lakeview Golf Course.