We were 10 when they buried it

Nancy Larson, '65, and her mother were among those attending Alexandria's opening of the 1958 time capsule. Nancy lives in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Nancy Larson

made it,

. . so did Knute

(John Herdan attended the opening of the 1958 Alexandria Time capsule Sunday. His band jazz band played for it. He got some photos and filed this report but was a bit disappointed to see that only one member of our class made it. Oh well. Here's his report anyway:)

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Beautiful weather greeted Alexandrians on time capsule day 2008. Entertainment included Dr. Terry Kennedy on guitar, the Runestone Rockettes (you had to be a woman over 60 but I didn't see anybody we would know), the Theater Le Homme Dieu Children's Theater (directed by a former student of mine, Jay Terry), and Senator Knute Nelson. The senator looked pretty good for 165 years old.

Only one member of the class of '65 showed up, Nancy Larson who was home visiting from Ann Arbor, Michigan. Her mom joined her at the afternoon concert. A third generation Kolstad did the sound for us. Twenty-year-old Kent, a student at Concordia College, has his own DJ business. Grandpa Bud and Dad Kurt did show up briefly for the opening of the time capsule but I was at the lake with the band at the time.

The incredible radio voice of KXRA radio Steve Sherwin and his lovely wife Joanne also attended the afternoon concert. (Remember Steve? He was playing tunes during the night shift in the 60s. TB)

The only regular blogger to attend was Patty Wicken who was spotted with her husband, Roy, chatting with Pat and Stephanie Osterberg. Steph was one of the featured performers with the band along with Bill Riggs (accompanied by Anne), Paul "Doc" Engebretson, and Chuck Wencl.

I personally was disappointed to discover that the 1958 time capsule must have been assembled by a left brained person. It was very neatly organized and was filled with 99.44% paper. There were very few artifacts, only a few centennial buttons and a couple of wooden nickles. Even I still have some of those. Other people must have been disappointed too because the contents were just sitting in a pile and no one was paying any attention to them. All in all, a fun day.

John

Pat and Steph Osterberg; Roy and Patty Wicken