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Farm Horizons Nov. 1, 2011 SERVING THE FARM, HOBBY FARM AND EQUESTRIAN COMMUNITIES Harlan Hecksel's tractor collection Page 4 A return to elm trees Page 18 Kevin Vorlicek and his parents, Shirley and Henry Vorlicek, spent most of their summer res toring their barn in S ilver Lake to like-new condition, with reroofing and new paint. See story on page 12. Herald Journal Publishing PO Box 129 Winsted, MN 55395 PUBLISHED BY: CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED PRESORT STD U. S. POSTAGE PAID Winsted, MN Permit #30 Farm Horizons � Page 2 Nov. 1, 2011 In this issue . . . Harlan Hecksel's tractor collection ..................4 What's your favorite dog story? .....................10 Sporting dog art and marketing......................11 Silver Lake barn gets new roof, paint ............12 Farmm anagement..........................................17 More elm trees being grown ..........................18 What's the big stink?......................................22 Crow River Winery opens ..............................26 Farm custom rates ..........................................32 Plight of the honeybees ..................................34 Classifieds ..................................................... 40 Farm Business Directory................................41 ADVERTISER INDEX AgStar Financial Services ......................19 Albers, Jeff - Farm Bureau Financial Services ........................15 Anderson Burns Construction ...............38 Bergmann's Interiors ............................35 Broadband Wireless Internet. ...............31 BruesehoffS eed....................................20 Centra Sota ...........................................39 Classifieds ............................................ 40 Duane Jindra Crop Insurance ..................6 Flat Out Tire Service ..............................32 Hendricks Insurance Agency .................30 Herald Journal Printing.........................19 Herald Journal Sign & Graphics .............21 HH Fabrication & Repair ........................29 Holt Motors ......................................... 23 Horstmann's Woodwork .......................39 Hutchinson Co-op .................................28 Hutchinson Medical Center ...................26 Karels Brothers & Sons ............................7 Lano Equipment of Norwood ................12 Liman Post and Beam .............................5 Mid-County Coop Agronomy ..................3 Mid-County Coop Fuel ......................... 48 Mid-County Coop Shop .........................14 Midwest Machinery Co. ........................34 Mineral Service Plus................................9 Munson Lakes Nutrition........................13 Otto Farms Operations ..........................33 Perfect Door Co. ....................................36 Plumbing & Heating by Craig................27 Prairie West Builders ............................18 Radde and Sons ....................................39 RAM Buildings .....................................10 Schiroo Electrical Rebuilding ..................5 Schmitz Custom Bagging......................11 Schoborg Land Services ..........................2 Schroeder Meats .....................................6 Star West ..............................................37 Structural Buildings ..............................16 Thrivent Financial .................................38 Thurk Bros. 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If you know of anyone else in the area who would be interested in receiving Farm Horizons, please drop a note with the exact mailing address to: Farm Horizons, PO Box 129, Winsted, MN 55395. Similarly, if you happen to receive duplicate or multiple copies, we'd appreciate hearing from you so we can keep costs down and continue to provide this service. Currently, Farm Horizons is published four times a year -- in February, May, August, and November. Stories from this issue, as well as previous ones, are also available at our World Wide Web site: www.herald-journal.com/farmhorizons Farm Horizons � Nov. 1, 2011 � Page 4 Winsted man's love for farm tractors started small By Linda Scherer Staff Writer Harlan Hecksel's love of tractors began at a very early age. "As soon as I could crawl, I started pushing toy tractors around," Hecksel said. "Everything was John Deere and I had a full line of planters and pickers and discs," Hecksel said. The Sterner Zimmerman John Deere implement dealership on Main Avenue in Winsted was one of his favorite places to go with his dad, Wallace Hecksel, because he would see equipment for his toy tractors, and sometimes he was able to talk his dad into getting a new piece to add to his collection. It was just before his fourth birthday when Hecksel saw a John Deere 50 pedal pull tractor at Sterner Zimmerman, and he wanted it. "Every time I would go with dad to town, I would beg him for that tractor," Hecksel said. "Finally, it got close to my birthday and Clarence Sterner, one of the co-owners, told my dad, `I will knock a few dollars off that pedal tractor if you will buy it for the kid before he wears it out in the store.'" Riding back home with the John Deere 50 in the back of the pickup, Hecksel remembers both he and his father had "smiles from ear to ear." Hecksel has no idea how many hundreds of miles he put on that pedal tractor, but he drove it until the rubber was worn off the back tires. It didn't take him long to move from pedaling a tractor around the yard to driving the real thing out in the field. Hecksel's father had a John Deere A with a hand clutch he used for farming. Although Hecksel was only 5 or 6, he learned quickly how the clutch made the tractor go forward and stop, and he was able to save his father time when it came to picking up hay bales that were dropped in the field. "He didn't have to walk back to the tractor to drive ahead, or keep jumping up and down off the tractor," Hecksel said. "But I was so small that I couldn't reach the steering wheel so every once-in-a-while, dad would have to come and straighten the steering wheel out," Hecksel said. 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He was too small to start it up, so he had to walk all the way home. When Hecksel got home, his father took him back out to the hay field in a pickup truck, and hand-started the tractor. "But he gave me a lecture on the way out there on maybe I wasn't big enough to be doing this job," Hecksel said. "I never choked it off again and made sure the tractor stayed running. Even though I was a pretty little guy, I didn't want to lose that job because I felt like a big man sitting on that tractor." As Hecksel grew into his teens, he discovered another love besides tractors. Her name was Pauline Parish and they met at Watertown High School, where Hecksel graduated in 1967 and Pauline graduated in 1968. They were married Feb. 15, 1969. Pauline was the perfect mate for Hecksel. She proved it by spending her honeymoon helping him look for a tractor. "We went from implement dealer to implement dealer looking for a John Deere 720 or 730 tractor. They were made about 1958 or 1959," Hecksel said. This was Hecksel's first tractor, which he planned to use for farming. He ended up buying a John Deere 730 in Benson. "Pauline was excited about it too," Hecksel said. But the Hecksels soon outgrew the tractor and looked for something bigger and better. "After 42 years, I still have my original wife, but the original John Deere 730 that we purchased was traded in to buy another tractor." However, Hecksel did go searching many years later to find another John Deere 730 to replace the original honeymoon tractor and it's now part of his collection. Also, part of his collection is the John Deere H and John Deere A, which were the first two tractors his father let him drive. Hecksel owns 34 tractors. "Collecting tractors has always been in my blood. A lot of those tractors I had originally when I was young and wanted to have the bigger new stuff. Now I am getting old and the old stuff looks so much better to me. So many memories go with each tractor," Hecksel said. Some of the tractors he buys with plans to fix them up. "I do the painting myself. I thought when I got older I would have more time. This year I didn't have time to get a single tractor done," Hecksel said. He has also purchased tractors that are already re- Now is the time to report your 2011 production ATTENTION FARMERS All 2011 production must be reported before any revenue losses can be determined. REMEMBER you must report any bushel losses within 15 days of harvest. Multi-Peril & Crop Hail Insurance DUANE JINDRA CROP INS. 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Other tractors Hecksel has in his collection are: a John Deere MT, a John Deere 620, a Minneapolis Moline R, Farmall H, a Farmall Super M single wheel, a Case SC, and a Farmall 450. In addition to his collection of full-size farm tractors of every make and model, Hecksel also has a collection of 70 model tractors on display. Hecksel is the owner of H H Fabrication in Winsted, a business he started to supplement the farm income. The company makes between 35 and 40 different attachments for the skid-steer, and custom-made attachments and parts for tractors. It also does work for other local companies. When Hecksel isn't busy with his fabrication business, he is farming. Eight years ago, he and Pauline sold their livestock which included 2,000 hogs and 700 beef cattle to concentrate on the business. Some of the livestock Photo by Linda Scherer Harlan Hecksel owns two antique Farmall F12s made in 1934. This one has been restored, and the other has not. buildings have been turned into manufacturing space for H H Fabrication and tractor storage. Although the livestock is gone, Harlan and Pauline love to crop farm. "Pauline does the tillage work and I am on the planter in the spring. In the fall, I am in the combine," Hecksel said. "I consider it better than a vacation." We buy junk: � Cars � Trucks � Machinery � Misc. Iron � Tin & Metals 4372 Co. Rd. 30 SW, Waverly, MN 55390 (763) 658-4250 �800-652-9647 7 am - 4 pm We can supply roll offs for your own removal Farm Horizons � Nov. 1, 2011 � Page 8 Photo by Linda Scherer Harlan Hecksel's tractor collection includes several smaller Farmalls beginning with the tractor farthest to the left: a Farmall 300, a Super C, a Super A, a straight B, and the rarest one, a BN. Photo by Linda Scherer Photo by Linda Scherer For farming, the Hecksels us e a Farmall 706 gas, a F armall 806 diesel, and a Farmall 1896, 1066, and a 4690. 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Farm Horizons � Nov. 1, 2011 � Page 10 Tell us your favorite dog story Dogs are not only a man's best friends, but they are often hard-working companions when it comes to the daily operations of a farm. Do you have a funny or sentimental story about your farm dog? If so, the Farm Horizons wants to hear your story. It can be humourous, sentimental, or just fondly recalling a great dog that was enjoyable to have around. The top stories submitted will be published in the next Farm Horizons publication. Pictures are also encouraged (jpeg format). Stories can be sent to news@heraldjournal. com or mailed to PO Box 129, Winsted, MN 55395. n THE AREA'S LEADER IN ENERGY � Trained installation and delivery personal � Propane tanks available for lease or purchase � Prepay and budget plans � Competitive Pricing � Emergency service � Maintenance and safety checks � Empire, L.B. 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"You'll also be able to personalize all of the items," added Herald Journal Publisher Chris Schultz. "Upload photos of your dog to the site, and we'll print your order and ship it to you." By uploading your dog's photos to sportingdogartandmarketing.com, you can also order a portrait of your dog, painted by Carl Melichar. The website also features an assortment of integrated marketing services for the sporting dog professional. For example, dog trainers, breeders, and boarders will be able to purchase customized signs, brochures, and many other marketing products for their businesses. "They are very cost-effective marketing services," Schultz said. About Carl Melichar Carl Melichar has combined his love for nature and creative talent to become a wildlife artist who is respected throughout the country. He creates and displays his paintings in an antique 1936 granary called Countryside Art Gallery, located on his property at 8020 Highway 25 just south of Mayer. Specializing in sporting dogs and pheasants, Melichar has displayed his work at national shows and the Minnesota Renaissance Festival for 30 years, and at the Minnesota State Fair for close to 20 years. The public is invited to Melichar's annual fall show at his studio Thursday, Dec. 1 through Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. "People can come and go as they please," Melichar Staff photo Wildlife artist Carl Melichar of Ma yer will have prints and other items for sale at sp ortingdogartandmarketing.com. The site will be live soon, and will feature an assortment of marketing services for sporting dog professionals. said. The impressive museum/studio consists of his own art, the art of the late Les Kouba of Hutchinson (Melichar's second cousin), and other historical collections. Countryside Art Gallery is also open other times of the year upon request. To make an appointment or for more information, call the studio at (952) 657-2323. Farm Horizons � Nov. 1, 2011 � Page 12 Silver Lake barn is symbol of four generations of farming By Linda Scherer Staff Writer The Vorliceks' 100-acre, century farm just east of Silver Lake is called Pleasant View for a reason. With its brick home, huge bright yellow barn, two tall silos, and a herd of Herefords close by, it provides a picturesque farm setting. The barn, built in 1930, is especially eye-catching, and looks like new since it was re-roofed and received several coats of paint this summer by its owners, Henry and Shirley Vorlicek, and their son, Kevin Vorlicek. Kevin estimated he purchased between 30 and 40 gallons of paint for the barn and some other outbuildings that were also painted. "When we were done painting on the south end (of the barn), it was like `amen,'" Kevin said. "I would raise dad up in the lift to paint and then I would be out raking hay," Kevin said. "He would call me on my cell phone when he was ready to move the lift." Henry, who is 77 years old, said the height didn't scare him, even though the lift didn't have any sides to it. Enjoying painting and not minding heights must have been something Henry inherited from his father. "My dad painted the whole barn on a wooden extension ladder, right out to under the peak," Henry said. "When we got married 51 years ago," Shirley said, "his dad was always with the paint." When people ask the Vorliceks why they painted their barn yellow, Henry's answer is, "The barn was always yellow and we don't know why, it always had the green trim, too. It isn't any different then, from the day it was built." Of course, Henry would know, since he has spent his entire life, minus the years he was in the Army, from 1955-57, on the farm. He is proud of the farm, its history, and how it has accommodated four generations of Lano Equipment of Norwood, Inc. (952) 467-2181 1015 W. Hwy 212, Norwood Young America 55368 Submitted photo One grainery, built at a slant, on each side of a drive-through part of the barn, let the grain fall into a chute. It was put into the grainery from the outside, through one of two windows on the north side of the barn. Farm Horizons � Nov. 1, 2011 � Page 13 Submitted photo Submitted photo Charlie and Brad Radtke of Winsted were hired this summer to remove two layers of old shingles and replace them with new asphalt shingles. Henry Vorlicek's neighbors told him he must be close to heaven when he was painting the peak of his Silver Lake barn. farmers. Henry's grandparents, John and Josie Vorlicek, originally from Czechoslovakia, homesteaded the land. Later, the farm was taken over by Henry's parents, Henry Sr. and Anna Vorlicek. The barn, which is 34 feet wide, 82 feet long, and approximately 35 feet high, was constructed four years before Henry Jr. was born. "My dad took down the old barn and built this new one in the same place, using some of the old lumber," Henry said. The exterior of the barn is beautiful, showing craftsmanship remarkably advanced for its time. The barn was built by a man named Harlow Jennings from Hutchinson, according to Henry. Jennings also built another barn exactly like it just east of Hutchinson on the north side of Highway 7. "I don't know who designed this barn. There wasn't modern engineering like there is now, but Charlie Radtke and his son Brad, did the roof, and Charlie was amazed Thank You . . . We Appreciate Your Business! "Quality Livestock Feeds" Howard Lake, MN (320) 543-2561 800-245-7717 "Quality Feed and Merchandise for Country Lifestyles" Howard Lake, MN (320) 543-3517 800-663-9177 Farm Horizons � Nov. 1, 2011 � Page 14 at the structure of the barn all the while he was working on it," Henry said. The foundation and all of the brick around the base of the barn has withstood the test of time; nothing has Photo by Linda Scherer Iron stanchions locked each cow in for milking, and a cement manger was shaped at an angle so the feed would be easy for the cows to reach. crumbled or cracked. All of the lumber had to be cut by hand, and yet, the Radtkes said the walls are straight, and the corners are square. Even the detailing on each side matches. Inside the barn, are all the modern conveniences any farmer could have wanted for dairy farming in the `30s. The barn was first built with iron stanchions for 16 dairy cows, wooden stalls for 10 work horses, a bull pen, and a calf pen. There is a drive-through on the end of the barn into which loads of hay were driven. A hayloft to the south of the drive-through stored loose hay that would be lifted up by several ropes and a pulley, pulled by horses from the other side of the barn. The hay was stored in the loft until needed. "My job was feeding the cows loose hay," Henry said. "We had chutes up there (in the hayloft) and I had to go up there every night and send the loose hay down. Then, they opened the doors below to let the hay down." A cement manger was built with a curve to allow the hay and feed to continually fall toward the cows. "Brad and Charlie were amazed how the mangers were made," Kevin said. "Charlie didn't think you could pour concrete like that and get a nice curved form." Above the drive-through, built into each side of the barn, are slanted grain bins, so the grain could easily fall into a chute. The grain was hauled up from the outside of the barn, into the bins, through two separate windows on the north side. From the chute, the grain was carried, by hand, in met- Farm Horizons � Nov. 1, 2011 � Page 15 al bushel baskets to the manger. "That is why we all have a lot of back problems," Henry said. He remembers being in the barn helping with chores "from pretty small, on." Henry's dad hand-milked 16 cows to begin with, and he remembers when his dad got milking machines, which made life so much easier. A large outdoor cement trough by the barn was used for keeping the milk cool in cans until it could be taken to the nearest creamery. When loose hay was replaced with bales, a motorized hoist replaced the pulley system. It could lift eight hay bales at a time, storing a total of approximately 3,000 bales of hay stacked all the way to the top of the hayloft. In 1960, Henry married Shirley, who is originally from Renville, and they moved to the farm and shared the workload with his parents. Soon after they were married, Henry started working at Green Giant as a mechanic to supplement the family income, and he worked there for a total of 15 years. In 1972, Henry and Shirley bought the farm from Henry's parents. "We milked cows, unloaded hay until midnight many times," Henry said. "We also unloaded many loads of small grain into the bins above the drive-through area. By spring, the barn was always empty." When milk cans became a thing of the past, the family made the decision, in 1980, to reinvest in the dairy farm, Photo by Linda Scherer Kevin Vorliciek is the fourth generation of his f amily to farm this land. He is pictured with Bud, an orphan Hereford bull calf who will be used for breeding when he's old enough. and bring it up to date. They purchased a bulk tank, and a pipeline milking system, built a milk house, a bigger silo, a feed room, plus a 34-by-44 foot addition to HOME FURNISHINGS & FLOOR COVERINGS Bringing Spaces to Life since 1941 . . . � � � � � � Carpet Laminate Wood Vinyl Tile Ceramic Vinyl � � � � � � Interior Designs Furniture Blinds Draperies Quality Installation Friendly & Knowledgeable Staff 33 First Street W., downtown Waconia 952-442-4242 Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri 9 am-6 pm � Tue/Thur 9 am-8 pm � Sat 9 am-5 pm Floor Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri 9 am-6 pm � Tue/Thur 9 am-8 pm � Sat 9 am-4 pm Farm Horizons � Nov. 1, 2011 � Page 16 Photo by Linda Scherer The hayloft stored loose hay to f eed the cows, and later , when the baler was used to make hay, it would hold up to 3,000 bales of hay, stacked to the top of the hayloft. hold a total of 50 dairy cows. But milk prices weren't the best, and by 1987 Shirley also got a job, leaving Kevin to milk the cows himself. "He was about 13 or 14, and he milked those cows every morning and every night," Shirley said. Kevin graduated in 1990 from Silver Lake High School, and continued to help on the farm full time until 1992, when milk prices went way down. Then, he, too, got a job at Hutchinson Technology to help supplement the farm income. "Kevin and I were on one 12-hour shift at night at Hutch Tech, and Henry worked a different shift," Shirley said. "If we were baling hay, she could quit and get ready to go to work and I could finish," Henry said. "There was no time for sleep," Kevin said. Finally, the Vorliceks had enough. They made the decision to sell their Holstein dairy cows in 1992. Today, Henry and Shirley are retired. Kevin works at 3M in Hutchinson, and has switched to raising beef cattle. He has about 40 head of Hereford beef cattle. The barn roof, which had been reshingled over the top of the original wooden shingles in 1980, had started to leak. The barn needed to be reroofed, and two layers of shingles needed to be removed first. It was an expensive project, but maintaining the family barn with so much history was a priority for the Vorliceks. They hired CR Radtke of Winsted to do the reroofing. After the two layers of old shingles had been removed, approximately 175 sheets of plywood were used to cover the roof, which had holes left from removing the original cedar shingles. On the outside, a layer of tar paper was used to cover the plywood. Once the asphalt shingles had been installed, the Radtkes restored the cupolas, with weather vanes, at the top of the roof, and finished the roofing project by returning the original lightning rods to the roof's peak. What is the next project for the Vorliceks? Kevin answered immediately, "fishing." "I missed out on a lot of it this year," he said. Henry and Shirley also have two other children, Ron Vorlicek of Silver Lake, and Rhonda Decker of Waverly, and two grandchildren. 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Farm Horizons � Nov. 1, 2011 � Page 18 More elm trees, please By Starrla Cray Staff Writer After Dutch elm disease wiped out 192,211 elm trees in the seven-county metropolitan area of the Twin Cities in 1977, many people became wary of the tall, fast-growing plant. However, that doesn't mean the elm tree doesn't have a place in Minnesota landscapes. "The key is diversity," said Jim Wilson, owner of Wilson's North West Nursery near New Germany. "There are very few trees that don't have some problem." After the widespread loss of elms in the 1970s and 1980s, many cities planted an abundance of ash trees. "The ash trees were used to replace the elms, because of Dutch elm disease, and now, because of emerald ash borer, elm trees are being used to replace the ash trees," Wilson said. "It's come full circle." When Wilson opened his nursery in 1983, he didn't grow any elm trees. Now, they have at least 500. "We're probably growing more elms than we ever have," he said, adding that city foresters are the nursery's primary elm tree customers. "The general public is coming on board, but it's a slow process," Wilson said. Boom and bust During the first half of the 20th century, elm trees were immensely popular, promoted for their tolerance to urban environments, long life, and resistance to pests. Unfortunately, Dutch elm disease, which is caused by a wilt fungus that grows on the sapwood of elms, was found in the Netherlands in 1921. At first, Minnesota was considered too far north for the elm bark beetle that transports the disease to thrive, but the first case was reported in 1961, according to the University of Minnesota Extension. The disease was most likely brought to Minnesota from a state farther south, either on beetles or on wood contaminated with the fungus. Dutch elm disease slowly gained a foothold, and by 1972, Minneapolis had 222 diseased elms. The number peaked in 1977, with 31,475 diseased elms. It then decreased due to disease-control programs, and by 1987, 2,280 trees in Minneapolis were infected. The city spent $8 million in 1978 for elm disease control, including tree and stump removal, trimming, insect and disease control, inspection, and replanting. Before the Dutch elm disease, Minneapolis had more than 200,000 elm trees, according to the U of M Extension. Technically Superior Buildings Steel Frame Buildings � Wood Frame Buildings � Hybrid Steel & Wood Buildings � Post Frame Buildings Structural Insulated Panel Buildings � Advanced Systems for Energy Efficiency & Occupant Comfort Prairie West Technically Superior Buildings BUILDERS (952)401-1920 www.prairiewest.us Farm Horizons � Nov. 1, 2011 � Page 19 Photo by Starrla Cray Jim Wilson checks on his young elm trees, which have protective white jackets to prevent deer from chewing on the bark. Farm Horizons � Nov. 1, 2011 � Page 20 Lesson learned According to Wilson, most cities have learned not to plant any one kind of tree excessively. Elm trees are also being developed for disease-resistance. Wilson's North West Nursery sells three hybrid elm varieties, including Accolade, Triumph, and Discovery. Two American varieties � Valley Forge and Princeton � are also sold. Many people are fond of the American elm's large leaves, but Wilson said the hybrids are also in demand. "We're always trying new things, but we stick with the ones that have proven their hardiness," he said. "The cold-hardiness becomes a big factor for us, here in Minnesota." Wilson said none of his trees have ever had Dutch elm disease, but that could be because trees are generally not affected until they are older. "As the tree matures, the bark has more crevices for the beetle to hide in," he said. When Wilson purchases trees for his nursery, they are typically very young. He then grows them until a harvestable size. "We plant new trees every year," he said. Starrla Cray can be reached at email@example.com Photo by Starrla Cray American elms have larger leaves than hybrid elm trees. Bet you didn't know . . . Test your elm tree knowledge with these facts from www.elmcare.com: � The seven Dutch scientists who first identified Dutch elm disease were all women. � Dutch elm disease hit England in the 1960s, and within 20 years had killed 17 million of the country's 23 million elm trees. � A second outbreak of Dutch elm disease in 1945, destroyed second-generation elms in Eastern Canada and the United States. The elm population dropped from 77 million to 34 million by 1976. � Fully mature elm trees can live as long as 300 years. � The cooling effect of one urban elm tree is equivalent to five air conditioning units. � North American settlers named the elm "the lady of the forest." � The American elm grows to over 115 feet tall and can have a diameter in excess of 10 feet. Independent Sales Representative for Pioneer� brand products (952) 466-2663 � Cell (612) 618-7105 Photo by Starrla Cray When a large elm tree is dug out of the ground to be replanted, it leaves a large hole. 12975 Co. Rd. 50, Norwood, MN 55368 firstname.lastname@example.com Farm Horizons � Nov. 1, 2011 � Page 21 Photo by Starrla Cray Elm trees are very fast growing. If they get too big before they sell, every other tree is cut down to make room for those that remain. Farm Horizons � Nov. 1, 2011 � Page 22 Unwelcome company: how to get rid of a skunk without a big stink By Ivan Raconteur predators such as dogs and coyotes, may also be a deterHerald Journal Editor rent. These are commercially available, and need to be The sight of a skunk, with its distinctive black-andre-applied after it rains. white markings, is enough to cause concern for anyone. These methods may be inconvenient, and may not be It is not the sight of them we need to worry about, howeffective. ever, it is their foul-smelling spray, which they can shoot If property owners don't remove the reason for a skunk up to 15 feet. coming into their garden in the first place, the skunk will Skunks generally have a body length of 25 to 30 inches, just keep trying to come back, or other skunks may come and a tail that is 8 to 11 inches long. They weigh from 3 to along. 10 pounds, and have black There are two reasons a fur with two white stripes skunk will enter a garden on their back and tail. or yard � food and shelter. Skunks make a hissing The best way to discoursound when they are ready age skunks may be to reto spray. move these attractions. Given a choice, however, Skunks may feed on inhealthy skunks will avoid sects, rodents, pet food, people and other animals bird food, compost piles, when they can. or fruits or vegetables in a They also provide the garden. Eliminating these benefit of eating pests, such things or securing them, as mice, rats, and insects. either by keeping them in According to the Minnesealed containers or sursota Department of Natural rounding them with a fence Resources, no one knows (skunks are generally not how many skunks live in good climbers), may preMinnesota. The skunk vent them from becoming population appears to rise a food source for skunks. and fall from year to year, Keeping sheds and outdepending on weather conbuildings free of mice and ditions, disease, and how other rodents will elimimuch food is available. nate another potential food Property owners, espesource. cially those in rural areas, The other way to discourStock photo may come into contact with The familiar black-and-white appearance of the skunk is a age skunks is to remove skunks, which often choose warning to anyone who encounters them. potential shelter areas. den sites near human dwellSkunks may seek shelings. ter under sheds, porches, Skunks can be found in their natural habitats of forest decks, or other structures. borders, brushy areas, and grassy fields. In urban areas, Skunks are nocturnal, and in some cases, it is possible they are often found under buildings and porches, and in to fill in a burrow after a skunk has left for the night. culverts. However, it should be noted that skunks breed in late Skunks, like raccoons, are omnivores. Their diet conwinter to early spring, and usually give birth to litters of sists mainly of insects, but also includes mice and other three to 10 young in May or June. small mammals, eggs, fruits, nuts, vegetation, carrion, The young skunks remain in the burrow for six to eight and garbage. This varied diet is one of the reasons that weeks prior to venturing out, and may be left in the burskunks have adapted so well to living in close proximity row when the mother skunk goes out. Therefore, it is to humans. recommended that homeowners not fill in or block off a One way to discourage skunks from entering property burrow until any young skunks have left. is to use natural deterrents. Some sources also recommend not attempting to preSkunks are nocturnal, and sensitive to light, so a flood vent skunks from returning to a burrow during the winter light equipped with a motion sensor may deter skunks. months, because it can be difficult for them to find an Certain scents may also act as a deterrent. Skunks disalternate den site at this time of the year. like the smell of citrus, so orange or lemon peels scattered The best time to take action is late summer or early around the yard may help keep them away. The urine of fall. The most effective steps may be to employ deterrent Farm Horizons � Nov. 1, 2011 � Page 23 methods, such as noise and light to encourage skunks to move on, and then prevent future access by filling in dens or sealing off access under decks and other potential den sites with fencing, screens, or hardware cloth. Another common problem area for skunks is window wells. Skunks often fall into these areas, and it can be risky for the homeowner to remove them. One method is to carefully (so as not to startle or frighten the skunk into spraying) insert a rough board into the window well to serve as a ramp that the skunk can use to climb out. The best prevention is to install tight-fitting covers over window wells to keep skunks out. If deterrents do not work, the best method for getting rid of skunks may be to use live traps and relocate them to an area away from human dwellings. Traps should be approximately 7-inches-by-7-inchesby-20 inches, and should be located near the entrance to the burrow. Bait may include raw meat, fish-flavored cat food, or peanut butter on bread crusts. Covering the trap with a heavy cloth such as canvas or an old tarp while transporting it may help to avoid startling the skunk. Property owners who are not comfortable taking on this job may contact an extermination company that specializes in removal of skunks and other unwanted creatures. It should be noted that skunks may carry rabies, and caution should be used around them, especially if they exhibit unusual behavior, such as being active during daylight hours. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, rabies is more common in striped skunks than in any other Minnesota mammal. What can a person do if he or a pet is sprayed? If a person is unfortunate enough to be sprayed or have a dog or other pet that is sprayed by a skunk, the result will be unpleasant, but not harmful. If sprayed in the eyes, the eyes should be flushed with liberal amounts of water. Some sources say the old advice about tomato juice baths are ineffective, or, at best, simply mask the skunk smell. Many recommend combining hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and liquid dish soap and using this to shampoo a dog or person who has been sprayed by a skunk. Caution should be used around the eyes, and pet owners may want to seek the advice of a veterinarian. Vets may also have commercial shampoos designed to combat skunk odor. Soaking clothing in a solution of 10 percent bleach may help eliminate skunk smell. Information for this story was compiled from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the University of Minnesota Extension Service, and other sources. Ivan Raconteur can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com BE READY TO BE PRODUCTIVE. Preparing this year means staying productive next year. 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Both he and his wife, Valerie, grew up on farms in the Hutchinson area and decided to go back to their roots. "It wasn't called sustainable farming then, but it would be now," Mike said, adding that among the things raised on his childhood farm were five acres of cucumbers for Gedney, strawberries, sheep, and sod. They also had an orchard and grapes. In 2004, the McBradys saw a real opportunity in the cold-hardy, University of Minnesota hybrid grapes and decided to plant five acres to start. University of Minnesota hybrid grapes are a cross between the state's wild grape vines and French grape vines, making the plants robust and able to survive in the winter, Mike explained. Varieties include Frontenac, Frontenac Gris, Mar- Business at Crow River Winery is well underway quette, Prairie Star, and LaCrescent. The McBradys also use an assortment of fruit, such as apples, in their wine-making. The vines require tender loving care (TLC), with a lot of pruning, weeding, and discipline, Mike explained. "Like children, they have lots of enthusiasm, but are easily discouraged," he said. For the McBradys, providing the proper TLC meant installing an above-ground irrigation system known as drip irrigation. This drips a half-gallon of water on the vines each hour. Keeping birds off the berries is also very important. First, they will use a cannon to scare them away. If that still doesn't work, they sound the speakers, which the vineyards are equiped with, that project the recorded sound of birds in distress. If those techniques fail, the McBradys resort to nets. On one of their vineyards, Box Elder Farm, there are 10 miles of trellis where nets are placed onto the berries. On another vineyard, they created a pond in the center to allow water to continuously flow in the fall, keeping Farm Horizons � Nov. 1, 2011 � Page 27 Crow River Winery owner Mike McBrady pours wine at the tasting counter in the newly remodeled facility. Farm Horizons � Nov. 1, 2011 � Page 28 the frost off the vines, Mike explained. Much of grape-growing is a science. A lot of the techniques the couple uses they have learned from other growers through the Minnesota Grape Growers Association, and consultations with the University. Some of it is also trial and error, Mike said. The grapes are harvested, typically by mid- to lateSeptember. This fall, 46,000 pounds of grapes were harvested, requiring 24 people. In addition to the Minnesota-grown grapes, the McBradys truck in 16,000 pounds of California grapes for high-demand wine such as Chardonnay, Merlot, and Riesling. Grapes are then run through the destemmer-crusher, where the stems are removed and the grapes are crushed. Next, the grapes are put into what is called a bladder press, where the grapes are pressed without rupturing the seed. The seeds add a flavor that isn't "desirable," Mike said. For red wine, the grapes are allowed to ferment in stainless steel tanks � or fermenters � for roughly 10 days before being pressed. A secondary fermentation process is typically needed to control acidity in the wine. Then, the wine is placed in oak barrels providing additional flavor. The inside of the barrels are charred at different levels, light, medium, or heavy, filtrating the wine and neutralizing the acidity giving the wine a chocolate note. The wine is left in the barrels for 90 days Photos by Kristen Miller Grapes are very valuable crops, and to ensure the McBradys get the best harvest possible, they make sure the plants have plenty of water throughout the growing season using this irrigation system. HUTCHINSON 1420 ADAM ST. 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"Aging doesn't hurt the wine," he said. "It will probably be at its peak two years after it's bottled," he said, adding that depends a bit on the type of wine you're bottling. Along with grapes, Crow River Winery uses 35,000 pounds of Honeycrisp apples, 4,000 pounds of pumpkins, and 2,500 pounds of cranberry juice to make its fruit wines, which are their best-selling wines. They also make rhubarb, dandelion, and strawberry wines, typically through Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs) or local farmers. This year, they also raised 50,000 garlic plants for their garlic cooking wine, which they found to be quite popular during the Minnesota Garlic Festival this past August. One acre of grapes is worth $6,000 to $7,000, and an Farm Horizons � Nov. 1, 2011 � Page 29 Crow River Winery, located two miles east of Hutchinson on Highway 7, is now serving walk-ins and tastings by appointment, but expects to officially open in June 2012. SKIDSTEER & TRACTOR LOADER ATTACHMENTS Call For Nearest Dealer! 3 2 0 485-2341 Winsted, MN www.hhfab.com Farm Horizons � Nov. 1, 2011 � Page 30 This bladder press uses 30 pounds of water pressure to squeeze the juice out of the Honeycrisp apples, which is then added to some wine varieties. Mike McBrady tests the red wine that has been fermenting in a bulk stainless steel tank. acre of garlic is worth $8,000, making both very valuable crops, Mike noted. In addition, it costs $12 to plant a vine of grapes, and takes four years before it will produce its first crop. Crow River Winery facilities unoffic ially open The McBradys purchased a foreclosed commercial property, located on Highway 7, two miles east of Hutchinson, where they have been working to create a complete winery with an event center. "It found us, and we're so lucky," Valerie said about the property. Though not officially open until June 2012, they are now open to walk-ins and by appointment for tastings and tours. The winery includes a tasting area, where visitors can taste any, or all, of their 13 wines. They will eventually have bulk olive oils and vinegars to taste and buy, as well as a deli serving prepared food, including cheese trays, for purchase. There are also five individual tasting rooms on the second level for private tastings, which are "all the rage on the west coast," Mike said. For larger parties, construction is underway for a 100person room, and another that will seat 400. Crow River Winery is located at 14848 Highway 7 East, Hutchinson. It is currently open noon to 6 p.m. seven days a week for tastings. For more information, visit the website at www.crowriverwinery.com or call (320) 587-2922. Kristen Miller can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com Hendricks Insurance Agency, of Watertown Farm � Health � Auto � Home � Life David G. Heldt Lic. # 64840 952-955-2667 952-955-2376 fax firstname.lastname@example.com 209 Lewis Avenue PO Box 1119 Watertown, MN 55388 WOW!! 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They Added charge for GPS mapping - $2.25 want to be fair and not overcharge, but they know Dave Schwartz expenses are rising, so they want to be sure to cover Gold Country Seed Mid-September frost damages local crops their costs. The Custom Rate Survey provided this The frost in mid-September significantly retype of information, so growers valued this data. Since I left the university, I rarely referred to the survey. duced grain yields in Meeker and Wright counties. Many I thought it would be interesting to revisit custom rates in of our soybeans were planted in late May and early June so 2011. What I found was somewhat surprising in that custom full-season lines needed an additional two weeks to reach maturity. Upper pods did not fill out well, so seed size was rates have risen significantly since my Extension days. Rates most likely rose on a relatively equal basis com- much smaller than normal. I heard many of these fields running in the low 30s. pared to other crop production costs. The University of Minnesota Extension Service no lon- Yields of earlier lines in the 0.8 maturity range yielded ger does a survey so I checked out Iowa State University much better. Even though shorter season lines this year and found its 2011 survey results. If you would like the full generally out-yielded the full-season lines, I would encourreport, do a Google search and check Iowa State Custom age growers to continue planting full-season beans as they typically out-yield shorter season lines on an average of 0.5 Rate Survey. Below are Iowa custom rates reported on a per acre-basis bushel per acre for each day less than what is considered including fuel and labor for harvest and tillage operations: full season. n Randy Brandel � Cokato, MN (612) 240-2394 Two Service Trucks To Serve Your Needs Farm Horizons � Nov. 1, 2011 � Page 33 What are the rules for new drivers with a farm permit? Dear Trooper Kathy: My son just turned of Motor Vehicles and get the farm restriction 15, and I was wondering what the rules are removed. Ask a Trooper for new drivers with a farm permit. All of his Question: It would be helpful to us if she Kathy friends drive to football practice and school. could drive to work, when I am at work and Pederson Is this legal? my husband is in the field, but I didn't think Trooper Kathy says: NO: There are many that they could. When I was younger, several restrictions , so I will answer a few of your kids drove to school on farm permits, but I'm firstname.lastname@example.com questions. not sure if that was legal. Of course, we did 1. Must have the permit in immediate possession. not have a police officer in my home town either. 2. Must be accompanied by an adult licensed driver while Trooper Kathy says: It wasn't, but yes, a lot of kids do it. driving Question: What are the rules once they turn 16? Question: What are the rules for a farmers permit? I thought Trooper Kathy says: This is for all drivers under age 18 durit was only for farm business. ing their the first six months: Trooper Kathy says: You are correct. The farm-restricted 1. Only allowed one passenger under age 21, other than imlicense shall be issued to assist the person's parents or guardmediate family members ians with farm work. A person holding a restricted license may 2. Cannot drive after midnight, unless returning from operate a motor vehicle only during daylight hours and only work. within a radius of 20 miles of the parents' or guardians' farmTheir second six months: may now have up to three passenhouse. gers, other than immediate family members Question: One mother mother told me, they could drive to Question: What are the penalties if they do drive illegally? athletic practice. Is that right? Trooper Kathy says: They may be charged with driving Trooper Kathy says: No. with no Minnesota Driver's License. This is a misdemeanor Question: I was also wondering if that was true, could they offense which is punishable by a fine up to $1,000, in addition drive to other sports events, to a possible loss of driving privileges for one year or until they Trooper Kathy says: No. are 18, whichever is greater. Question: Could they drive to work/job? Trooper Kathy says: No. Question: Grocery store? Trooper Kathy says: No. Question: School? Trooper Kathy says: No. Question: If they get a farm permit � what do they have to do when they turn 16? Trooper Kathy says: They must go back to the Department rms Operations, Inc. Otto Fa Combining Waconia Farm has a new look in Maple Plain and Dayton locations Waconia Farm completed a merger with Hennepin Co-op in September 2010. In this merger, Waconia Farm obtained store fronts in Dayton and Maple Plain, as well as a convenience store in Rush City. With this acquisition came big plans for both the Maple Plain and Dayton locations. In Dayton, the retail space was expanded into the warehouse. New brands were brought in, including Carhartt clothing, Ace Hardware, and Echo Power Equipment, and feed lines, lawn and garden lines, and the rental department. The ability to fill propane cylinders was also added. The retail space was totally remodeled for a nicer look and a better customer experience. Changes in Maple Plain were very similar. The old retail space was remodeled, along with joining warehouse space for a larger retail floor. New brands include Ace Hardware, Stihl Power Equipment, Benjamin Moore Paint and Ace Paint. Lawn and garden lines and feed lines were expanded, as well as a clothing department and a rental department. 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One of the symptoms that defines CCD is not finding any dead bee bodies near the hives, the bees just seem to disappear. Rufer has lost 25 to 60 percent of his honeybee colonies each year since 2006, which has improved just slightly in the last couple of years, he said. Before 2005, Rufer would see only a 2 to 10 percent die-off of his colonies each year. During the winter of 2010-11, nationwide, honeybee colony losses totaled 30 percent for all causes, according to the annual survey conducted by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Apiary Inspectors of America (AIA). Honeybee colony losses for the previous four years show similar results; losses were 34 percent in the winter of 2009-10, 29 percent in 2008-09, 36 percent in 200708, and 32 percent in 2006-07. "The lack of an increase in losses is marginally encouraging in the sense that the problem does not appear to be getting worse for honeybees and beekeepers," said Jeff Pettis, an entomologist with the USDA's Agricultural Research Service. "But continued losses of this size put tremendous pressure on the economic sustainability of commercial beekeeping." In a country that depends on pollinators to contribute at least $16 billion to the nation's agricultural economy, according to Rufer, those types of losses are not sustainable. Of all the food produced in the US, one-third of it is dependent on the honeybee. For instance, one million honeybee colonies are needed to pollinate the almond crops in California each year, according to Rufer. There are more than 90 crops throughout the US that rely on pollinators, such as raspberries, sunflowers, ap- But I Asked for a JOHN DEERE . . . 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A perfect storm of stressors for honeybees In order to understand the complexity of the disappearance of honeybees, Adams and Rufer explained some of the different stressors honeybees are facing in their environments. Rufer, who overwinters his bee colonies near Milan, TX, says it is not too hard to figure out what is going on with honeybees. "All I know is when I take my bees to east Texas, they get fat, healthy, and happy," Rufer said. But when he brings his colonies back to Minnesota, they are fine until about mid-July, when they start to go downhill and disappear, Rufer added. Nothing in the environment changed from 2004 to 2006, Rufer said, but a new family of chemicals came in vogue, known as neonicotinoids. "It's supposedly easy on the environment, with minimal impact on animals and humans, but it raises all holy hell with anything not an animal," Rufer said. Not only will neonicotinoids kill the target insect, but any insect that comes into contact with that plant, Rufer explained. Bees that have taken nectar or pollen from plants treated with neonicotinoids die before coming back to the hive. "If the only environment you lived in is one toxic to you, how long would you live? The same thing is happening to the bees," Rufer pointed out. "If farmers and landowners are growing crops, there are less toxic things to spray. We appreciate if they use something on the less toxic side with a shorter duration of toxicity." He noted a chemical that was used on sweet corn near LeSueur about 30 years ago that killed thousands of honeybee colonies. Farmers switched to a different chemical that was less toxic to the honeybees, and they stopped dying. "It's easy to lay CCD at the feet of that type of chemical," Rufer said, but also admitted there are a variety of factors which have led to the decline in honeybee colonies. 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Delano, MN (763) 972-5045 www.starwestchev.com � www.starwesthonda.com Farm Horizons � Nov. 1, 2011 � Page 38 ery pasture, now there is no median between fields with plants honeybees need," Rufer said. "There are no flowering plants left, no fence rows." Plants such as milkweed, golden rod, and sweet clover all provide a well-rounded diet for the honeybee. When Rufer first brings the honeybees back to Minnesota, there is a wide variety of plants in the woods which are blooming for the honeybees to feed on. As summer continues, other plants are done blooming, and only corn and soybeans, which are treated with pesticides and other chemicals, are left. "Migratory beekeepers that bring bees across the nation are vital for pollinating crops, for instance set in a field to pollinate sunflowers, but being in one field of one crop is unnatural. The lack of variety is stressful," Adams said. Having been in the honeybee business for nearly 35 years, Rufer said he has seen a lot of change in farming practices over that time. "We (honey producers) like CRP (conservation reserve program)," Rufer said. The program provides compensation to farmers who allow some of the land to grow naturally and not be farmed, which allows for a variety of plant life in one area. Beekeepers would also like to see less spraying and cutting of road ditches by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. "The shutdown in July was the best thing that happened in a long time (for honeybees)," Rufer said. "I don't mind them killing wild parsnip and other invasive species, but don't blanket spray and kill off everything. It's some of the few things left for bees to use." Some of the other stressors Rufer's honeybees have been facing are varroa mites and tracheo mites. Before these two pests became problematic in the mid1980s, Rufer said his bees faced no real pests, and he could overwinter some of his colonies in Minnesota, he said. "The tracheo mite is like having asthma," Rufer said. "A lot of hobbyists and sideliners got out of keeping bees � even career beekeepers." Rufer began bringing all his bees to Texas in 1990, after losing 60 percent of his colonies the previous two years. A varroa mite is a small ticklike creature the size of a pinhead, Rufer said. There are some nonlethal chemicals which can be used in the hive to rid the bees of the mites, but the varroa mite is becoming resistant to them. "We are trying to breed a bee that grooms itself to get rid of the mites," Rufer noted. Although scientists have looked all all kinds of factors which could be leading to the disappearance of honeybees, no single factor seems to be causing the problem. Jen Kotila can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com Farm Horizons � Nov. 1, 2011 � Page 39 Crop insurance procedures By Gary A. Hachfeld, University of Minnesota Extension Educator, Ag Business Management The early season frost in September caught many of us off guard. Damage to crops varied statewide but the fundamental question is, as a farmer, what should I do regarding a potential loss regarding my federal crop insurance? There are some basic procedures that one needs to follow in the event of a crop loss regardless of cause. This article outlines some of those procedures. Following an early frost, it is very common for a farmer to utilize a given crop, such as corn, for an alternative use. That is, the corn was insured as grain and intended to be used as grain but due to the early frost, the farmer decides to chop the corn for silage. This could be the case for a number of crops. If this occurs, the farmer must contact their crop insurance agent before they begin to chop the crop for silage, a use other than what was intended. A crop insurance adjuster must evaluate the crop before harvest begins. If the adjuster cannot view the crop in a timely fashion, the farmer can go ahead and chop the field but they must leave a number of check strips for the adjuster to view at a later time. If a farmer decides to use a crop for something other than its intended use, always contact the insurance agent prior to harvest. For grain such as corn and soybeans, there are some hints that will be helpful in the event of a crop loss. Those hints are as follows: * If at all possible, do not co-mingle new crop grain with grain from a previous year. This will make it easy for the insurance adjuster to measure bushels and extract a grain sample. * If space does not allow and you have to store the grain with grain from a previous year, measure the existing grain in the bin before adding new crop grain. That will enable the insurance adjuster to determine the bushels of new grain added. Although most grain crops suffered some frost damage, it appears the crops should reach maturity. However, there will no doubt be some crop quality issues in addition to potential yield loss. That is, there may be crops with low test weight and other quality issues. One huge potential issue is mold in soybeans that were green or immature when harvested. Determining these types of losses is also part of the insurance adjuster's responsibility. Again, the adjuster's task of determining any type of loss will be made easier if new crop grain is stored separate from previous crop production. Any indemnity or loss payment is calculated based upon several things. It depends upon the percentage level of insurance purchased. This sets the bushel threshold for determining a yield loss. The policy also includes parameters for quality determinations. Loss determination also depends upon what unit structure was selected when the insurance was purchased. If corn acres were included in a whole farm unit and the frost caused damage on only a small part of the total corn acres, odds are there will not be an indemnity payment. However, if the corn acres were insured under optional units, odds are greater that there might be a loss payment. Bottom line is that if a farmer thinks they have a crop loss, contact the insurance agent as soon as possible. The farmer can begin harvest to see what crop yields and quality might be. That is fine. However, if there appears to be a loss of yield or quality, there is a limited amount of time after harvest to submit a claim to the insurance company. 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Gon-Bow Shrimp mlShrimp with Hot Sauceml
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|3⁄4 Pound, shelled and deveined
|1 1⁄2 Teaspoon
|Egg white
|1 , beaten
|All purpose flour
|1 Tablespoon
|2 Teaspoon
|Baking powder
|1⁄4 Teaspoon
|Peanut oil
|1 Cup (16 tbs)
|Green onions
|6 , thinly sliced
|Granulated sugar
|1 Teaspoon
|Hot pepper sauce
|4 Drop
|Hot chili sauce
|2 Tablespoon (adjust quantity as needed)
1. Wipe the shrimp with paper tower to dry thoroughly. Sprinkle with 1 tsp (5 ml) salt. In a shallow dish, combine egg white and shrimp.
2. Combine flour, cornstarch and baking powder. Sprinkle over shrimp and toss to coat well. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
3. In a wok, heat oil. Deep-fry shrimp a few at a time, about 2 minutes, until golden brown. With a slotted spoon remove and drain on paper towel.
4. Pour all but 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil out of wok. Add green onions and stir-fry for 1 minute.
5. Stir in sugar, hot pepper sauce and shrimp. Toss all together. Serve immediately with hot chili sauce.
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Don't forget the City of Reno's Special Event Sponsorship Application is due this Friday
The deadline for the City of Reno's Special Event Sponsorship Application is Friday, December 7, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. The Special Events Subcommittee of the Reno City Council will make a decision on the awarded sponsorships in the third week of January 2013.
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The Chicago Burning Man community would like to offer a helping hand to any artists passing through Chicago after the burn this year by offering temporary (until October 1st, 2006), secure storage space for your large scale installations, your art cars, your tapestries, etc to help make your easing back into the default world a little less of a headache.
"But, I've always heard Chicago is full of salty troublemakers, lechers and cretins," you say. "So what's the rub?" Well, in exchange for keeping your playa art nice and safe and off your mind for a few weeks we'd like you to come back to Chicago on September 30th and set your projects up at our 1st Annual Block Party Decompression and help make the party something this city will never forget.
It's not a bad deal at all really, we'll store your crap safely away until September 30, meanwhile you can put your energy into drinking away the pain of the default world and reminiscing about the dozen ways your life changed during that Thursday morning sunrise. All you have to do in exchange is drag your self back to Chicago on September 30th for a giant outdoor party with a bunch of beautiful people and then take your stuff home with you October 1st. Sweet.
Chicago's 1st Annual Block Party Decompression will be from noon until 10:00pm on Saturday September 30th. We'll have 3 sound systems, mini-theme camps, geodesic domes, art cars, fire art, performance art, food, drinks, installations, and what ever YOU bring to the table. This should be an amazing event and a milestone in our communities history, do yourself a favor and be a part of it.
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Old project that was painted afew years ago, (with at the time) was a new <used> airbrush Paashe daul action.
ALso with finally havin a day off after almost 3 months and gettin up eary this morning i decided to get back on this project......
Here's afew mock up pics.still aways to go tho.
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Started by Mj-Styro, May 26 2007 10:13 AM
2 replies to this topic
Posted 26 May 2007 - 10:13 AM
Posted 26 May 2007 - 11:08 AM
looks awesome MJ!!!!! like all your others
Posted 26 May 2007 - 11:28 AM
I just couldnt put it back down! had to get some more done!!!
Also took it outside for pics.
Also took it outside for pics.


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