Shafer to celebrate 150 years

By MaryHelen Swanson
Sally Barott attended a funeral of a ìfine man from Shaferî last December. It was like going home to a community reunion.
So inspired by the moment was she, that she decided to plan a super celebration of the 150th anniversary of the small city for this fall.
ìI realized how important the old family bonds are in this small town area,î Barott said. And the words of John Melencampís ìSmall Townî that she heard on the radio on the way home from the funeral seemed more than appropriate for how she and others feel about their hometown of Shafer, Minn.
Work began in January this year, getting permission from the city council to organize the 150th celebration, organizing a committee and planning events to take place Oct. 3, 4 and 5.
One major event will be on Friday, Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. at the Jane and Vincent Videen Farm. Itís going to be called the ìSettlerís Picnicî Shafer Reunion.
All Shaferites, new and old, are invited to this special event. There will be a blue grass band, ìTrue North,î an historical re-enactment and, as Barott said, ìgood old-fashioned fun.î
Bring your own picnic lunch, blankets and lawn chairs. Soft drinks will be provided by Girl Scout Troop 188

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