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Langes put heart, soul and sweat

into Stoney Ridge Treehouse
By CAROL MOORMAN
Staff writer
UPSALASWANVILLE Stoney
Ridge Treehouse got a bit bigger than
planned.
Of course, Donna and Dean Lange
and their grown children, Sam and
Kendra, have no one else to blame but
themselves because they didnt really
have a plan.
Tucked away on a ridge in their
rural Upsala-Swanville woods, is a fourseason 26-foot by 16-foot treehouse they
built for themselves and others to enjoy,
using some lumber made from logs in
their woods.
The timber cabin-like structure,
which overlooks Rock Lake, has all the
comforts of home, including running
water and electricity. It sleeps up to nine,
and includes a master bedroom with a
homemade rustic wooden bed, dresser
and nightstand, kitchen, dining area
and bathroom. A wooden ladder leads
to a loft, where a large window on the
north side overlooks the covered bridge
leading to the cabin. A wrap-around deck
allows people a grand view of Mother
TREEHOUSE
continued on page 4
PHOTOS BY CAROL MOORMAN
Donna and Dean Lange and daughter, Kendra, stand in front of the covered bridge entrance to their Stoney Ridge
Treehouse, located in the Upsala-Swanville woods. The lofted cabin, which stands over 30 feet at its highpoint, includes a
kitchen area, bedrooms, bathroom and hot tub on their wrap-around deck. Not pictured is son, Sam.
The birthday bash

that didnt stop
Lund family to experience 22nd annual celebration

By MARIA HAGER
Staff Writer
AVON A week-long
vacation in the middle of a
hot, humid July where only
the view of the Minnesota
sky reflected on a cool, calm
lake can satisfy ones fix for

relaxation. Now, throw in some
home cooking, a campfire or
two and an ice cold refreshing
glass of anything. Sound
enticing?
For the Lund family on
Pelican Lake, there is more
PHOTO BY MARIA HAGER
The Lund family photo was featured as the centerfold spread in

the December 2000 issue of the National Geographic as part of
the article, In Search of Lake Wobegon.
where that came from. But,

where it came from exactly, is
an interesting story.
Gary and Lynda Lund
reside on Pelican Lake, just
north of Avon near St. Anna.
Both being Duluth natives,
Gary and Lynda spent 2.5
years searching for the perfect,
flat-shore lakeside lot. After
moving throughout various
neighborhoods of the Twin
Cities, they found their home
on Pelican Lake.
We went through a lot
before we got this spot, Lynda
said.

Three years after moving
to the lake, Lynda decided she
was going to celebrate Garys
40th birthday on July 18 with
a little family get-together.
Garys parents and siblings
Bob and Hazel, brothers
Loren, John and Mark, and
sister, Linda and their
respective families came to the
lake the weekend of July 17-
PHOTO SUBMITTED
Lynda and Gary Lund reside on Pelican Lake near Avon.

Lundfest originated when Lynda decided to throw Gary a 40th
birthday party in 1993. This years will be the 22nd annual,
starting on Saturday, July 18 and lasting a week.
18, 1993.
The cabin, at the time,
was a quaint building not large
enough to accommodate the
family. So, tents, sleeping bags
and campers were brought for
the weekend. Fun was had on
the lake and soon the weekend
was over.
But, then next July came
around.
Well, the next year it
was Friday through Sunday,

Lynda said. Then, it was
Thursday through Sunday,
and now its Saturday through
Saturday.
The annual celebration,
this year marking the 22nd,
is now commonly referred to
as Lundfest and has grown to
BIRTHDAY
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in Richmond, New London Water Days, Sonshine
Festival in Willmar and Sinclair Lewis Days in Sauk
Centre. But our big weekend is our garage/inventory
reduction/should-be-an-auction sale.
Part of getting married later in
life is combining two households
worth of belongings. How much can
you bring into one house? For us, not
nearly as much as we have. Or maybe
I should say, as much as Don has.
A house fire many years ago took
care of most of the miscellaneous
items I had accumulated; a lot of it I
by Diane
never replaced.
Don, however, is another sto- Leukam
ry. Even after having a huge garage
sale a couple years ago, he still has a lot of stuff. By
that I mean antiques, collectibles, vintage items, etc.
Things he and his late wife, Sue, had a lot of fun accumulating over the years.
I, too, have enjoyed browsing through antique
shops and we did some of that together early on.
Eventually, though, it seemed ridiculous to buy anything when we had too much already, so we stopped.
I miss that, but weve found having too much stuff
can quickly become a burden.
Having had a large home with a double garage
and another detached three-stall garage with storage
above, Don had plenty of room for it all, but now
theres just not enough space. Much of it has been
in storage, and after selecting many of his favorites,
hes ready to liquidate the remainder. He figures if he
hasnt missed or needed any of it in a couple years,
he never will.
Anyway, Im hoping our sale goes well. And if
we have a lot left over, we may have to become eBay
or Craigs List gurus. Theres still a market for vintage items, so market we will. Actually, I think Don
may have just as much fun selling as he did buying.
The most unlikely things will spark someones interest, and many people have gotten into re-purposing,
so you never know.
In addition to vast amounts of sports memorabil-
Friday, July 17, 2015 - Country Acres Page 3
ia, he has a lot of items relating to rural living in an

earlier time, things he can still remember being used.
These items were important in everyday life and are
now used more as dcor, conversation pieces, or to
bring a little nostalgia into the home. There are yard
sticks, cream cans, old tools, glassware and Watt
Ware, just to name a few. Some of you might remember the days when the co-op elevator gave its patrons
gifts of Watt Ware every Christmas. Or the days of
cream cans before pipelines. Things the younger
generations might not even know about, because the
thread connecting them to the farm is wearing thin.
People used to live much differently, and each
antique and collectible can give us insights into their
lives, and for them, stir memories and emotions.
Insights can even come in the form of something
simple, like when I interviewed Doris Grothem for
this months Cherished Memories story. When she

started talking about horehound candy, I paused a
moment and said, ummmmmcould you spell
that please? I learned it was once a common item,
used both as candy and medicinally. To my surprise,
I found a package (new, not vintage!) at a local grocery store and brought some to Doris. It brought tears
to her eyes, because she hadnt tasted any since she
was a kid. Sometimes the simplest things can mean
so much. Read her story page 12 to get the scoop on
the lesson she learned.
I hope you all enjoy another great summer weekend, and if you make a trip to Sauk Centre for the
Stearns County Fair in a couple weeks, be sure to
stop at our Country Acres booth. Wed love to visit
with you!
PHOTO BY DIANE LEUKAM
Watt Ware was often given as customer appreciation gifts by farmers co-ops in the mid-1900s. The pie plate
was given out by Georges Bakery in Belgrade in 1962, first owned by Dons mother, Monica Leukam. The
pitcher was his first piece of Watt Ware, bought from a neighbors garage sale in the 70s for $.35, and later
valued at a high of $135. Behind the dishes, an old bread pan once belonging to Dons aunt, Verena Uphus,
is now a base for a Boston fern.
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TREEHOUSE continued from page 1
in the loft, it is close to 30 feet

off the ground.
Donna smiles when Dean
talks about how he had to
persuade her to let him build his
next project. You see, hes a
man with many missions on his
mind.
It took him a long time
to persuade me to do it, said
Donna.
The owner of Deans
Cooling and Heating, Dean
loves to construct things, so
building a treehouse was right
up his alley.
What was started in April
of 2014, was completed this
June. The Langes are now ready
to rent it out, on a nightly basis.
The idea of their own
treehouse really started to
take shape after they stayed at
another treehouse.
PHOTO SUBMITTED
Logs, used for support, were moved into place one at a time on
the ground level.
Donna Lange walks around the area at the ground level of their treehouse, where 28 logs support
the cabin, which is 18 feet above her. The logs to the back left are underneath the hot tub.
For a Christmas gift, I

gave Dean a stay at a treehouse
in Wadena, said Donna.
That set Deans mind in
motion.
Instead of going on a
vacation for our 25th wedding
anniversary we did this, said
Donna.
They had no actual plans
set in stone or even on paper.
Donna points to her husbands
head, referencing where the
ever-changing planning took
place. They relied on friends
with building knowledge for
input.
Right off the bat, they knew
the perfect location on their
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Once
they
started,
possibilities were endless and
so was the time spent on this
project.
Last summer we were
out here working seven days a
week, said Donna.
But it was a labor of love.
Steve Nouis brought his
sawmill on-site to mill and
square up the logs into usable
lumber. They used hydraulics
to lift up logs, estimated to
weigh about 5,000 pounds each,
placing them around the base of
what would be the cabin and

deck area.
We used white oak
because they are the most
weather resistant, said Donna.
Five-foot-long
pilings,
inserted at the base of each
tree trunk, were cemented into
concrete bases, ensuring the tree
wouldnt wither away. Rocks,
taken from their property,
surround the base of each tree,
giving the impression that the
tree had been there for life. Sam
did the rock landscaping.
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Every morning you should
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And its beautiful here in
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The cabin was constructed on
the floor base, with wooden beams
specifically placed.
Everything was built from the
inside out, said Dean.
Kendra and Dean hauled in and
placed rafters on the roof.
Donna said one of the challenges
was the height. She smiles, adding,
Dean is afraid of heights.
Kendra couldnt wait to knock out,
with a sledgehammer, a reinforcing
beam where the rooflines met in the loft,
close to 30 feet off the ground.
The roof line is my favorite part,
said Kendra, looking up at those lines
while leaning against the wall next to the
large round window.
Large windows were installed on
the main level and the wooden floor was
sanded. They laugh when recalling that
sanding process. They had to have the
sander back from where they borrowed
it from the next morning. That night,
while sanding, friends came to visit, so
the sanding was delayed. At two oclock

that morning, after the friends left, they
finished the job.
Insulation was blown into place,
ensuring even during the coldest days of
winter their guests and they would
stay cozy warm. They covered the
outside of the cabin with wooden slats,
made from their lumber.
Pavers were put down on the deck
area, which has a secure railing all the
way around.
Twenty-thousand
pounds
of
pavers, said Donna, as if she can still
feel the weight of hauling the pavers in a
cart.
A hot tub was installed on the deck,
with four large logs directly under the
deck supporting the weight of the water
and the people inside.
Inside the cabin, outdoorsy
furnishings include a wooden bed frame,
dresser and night stand made by Dean.
One of the unique things is the wooden
ladder he also made leading to the railed
loft, where there is one bedroom and a
A ladder leads to a loft area, which can be used for sleeping. A large round window
overlooks the covered bridge.
A complete kitchen area is on the first level of the cabin.
larger area for sleeping quarters.

The Langes figure they used 10 types
of wood in the treehouse project, white
oak being the most used. Donna loves
the look of the railing in the loft, made
out of red elm wood, from timber Dean
bought at an auction. Using crotchedtree branches, Dean designed the kitchen
cabinet wood coverings.
They are throwing around the idea
of offering a scavenger hunt to guests,
encouraging them to find different
shapes in wood items in their treehouse.
Donna goes into the master bedroom
and points out a heart in the headboard,
while Kendra locates what she sees as a
duck in a wall.
In June they put the finishing touches
they think on their treehouse, after
putting their heart, soul and sweat into it
for the past year.
Donna and Dean have spent a night
in their treehouse, and Kendra has had
friends spend time there.
They are excited to share their
treehouse with others, renting it out by
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found on facebook at www.facebook.
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www.vrbo.com/736892 or by calling
(320) 573-4328. Guests are able to drive
right up to the treehouse and walk over a
covered bridge to the cabin.
Donna said the treehouse is fully
furnished. There are walking trails, and
people have access to their private lake
and in the winter they can snowshoe and
ski.
When asked if the are going to
decorate the treehouse for Christmas,
Donna said, Of course. Dean already
has the decorations bought. That
doesnt surprise people who know them
because they decorate their own home
with a huge real Christmas trees.
Looking back, the Langes wouldnt
change anything about their treehouse
even if they didnt have a plan in place.
To them, Stoney Ridge Treehouse
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BIRTHDAY continued from page 1

easily involve over 50 family members
with four generations of Lunds being
present. The Lunds camp in tents and
campers throughout the week and even
rent a portable toilet to accommodate
the group.
Having four generations of family
members in the same place at the same
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come together year after year, We had
so much fun the first year, we had to
have it again the second year, Lynda
said.
And continue on to the next year, it
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always been large.
Some years, we had more dogs
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through Central Minnesota on a photo

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July of 1999. Keillor was working on
an upcoming story, In Search of Lake
Wobegon, based on his popular radio
series News from Lake Wobegon.
After spending a couple hours
with the family, the photographer went
on his way. It wasnt until the next
Lundfest, in 2000, that the family heard
anything from Olsenius or Keillor.
Garrison Keillor called our
home and left a voicemail wanting to
let us know that the photo was going
to be used in the upcoming National
Geographic, Lynda said.
The article brought a slice of fame
to Gary and Lynda as one summer
found them quietly relaxing on their
shoreline.
All of a sudden a jet skier came
barreling into our inlet, Lynda said.
He said There it is! Gary and I didnt
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The 2014 Lundfest was a success with over 50 family members in attendance
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grandchildren; most everyone is in

attendance for at least part of the week.
A big reason they come is to see
the grandparents, Lynda said. The
lake is the halfway point between
Duluth and Fulda, two areas home to
various family members.
Throughout the years, the
celebration has grown right along with
the family and serves as an opportunity
for everyone to catch up on the years
events. Family members have ventured
from Florida, Wisconsin, and even
fresh off the plane from serving in the
Air Force in Iraq. For some, Lundfest is
the only time they see certain members
of the family.

Besides
family,
however,
Lundfest has welcomed a somewhat
unconventional guest to their festivities.
Someone said, Theres a National
Geographic photographer here, and I
thought What? No way, Lynda said.
Turns out, he was up the road and saw
all of our tents, campers and vehicles
and walked right in.
The
photographer,
Richard
Olsenius, was traveling his way
know what to say.

The skier was enthusiastically
referring to the Lake Wobegon photo
and had traveled to discover the
location of the photograph.
Having a famous photographer at
Lundfest hasnt become a tradition.
Rather, the family has developed their
own rituals.
Food, being one, games another.
We always have a big spaghetti
feed, Lynda said. Everyone makes
their own sauce at home and then we
throw it all together. We call it the
spaghetti dump.
The family also makes a point
to have meatballs from the Lutheran
church in Duluth and a secret family
recipe of pancakes and sausage made
by Garys twin nieces.
Its kind of like a church function,
except its on the lake, Lynda said.
For games, the Lunds plays every
game and partakes in every lake
activity you can think of. From boat
racing to Norwegian golf, to beanbag
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riding the pontoon and even sliding off

of a custom-built pontoon complete
with a playground slide to name a
few. The men of the family make a
point to go golfing on Friday, with last
year being the first year that a female
was allowed to join in. The lucky girl
was Missy, Garys granddaughter.
Lundfest, with the first one being
a rite of passage for new family
members, Lynda said, has produced
memories over the years, many being
sentimental for the family.
Previous neighbors, Diane and
Jerry, would sometimes join in with
the family during the week. Jerry was
a carpenter and upon Lyndas secret
request, crafted a frame for a tile
mirror. The tile mirror was cherished
by Grandma Hazel, as it was the only
thing she had from her father. When
the framed mirror was presented to
Hazel during a Lundfest, she was
forever thereafter referred to as Jerrys

surrogate
granddaughter,
despite
being older than Jerry himself. And,
the mirror still hangs in her bedroom,
despite her recent passing.
Gary and Lyndas daughter, Krista,
even had her wedding at the lake
during Lundfest. Years later, Kristas
son, Trace, was born during Lundfest,
sharing the exact same birthday as his
Grandpa, Gary.
This years Lundfest will be
different than years past. Garys
brother, John, is battling cancer and
will not be in attendance, making this
the first year since the beginning that
all five siblings will not be together.
Although the attendance may be
smaller and the atmosphere will be
varied the festivities are sure to be
some to remember and the birthday
party will go on.
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MELROSE Isaak Hinnenkamp and his parents,
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During a 24-hour span, cows are milked an average of three times. The system calls Isaak if it shuts
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Its their choice when to be milked. Kinda like us,
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About a year-and-a-half ago, the Hinnenkamps upgraded their farm, building a free-stall barn with waterbed cow mattresses for cows to lay on. They installed
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able to see how a robot scrapes manure from the alley,
where cows are allowed to roam freely. There is also a
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We lay out the feed, and the robot goes around
pushing the feed closer to the cows, said Isaak, adding, Youre always supposed to have feed in front of
the cows.
Both robots are battery operated, traveling back to
the area where they are recharged throughout the day.
But it was the robotic milkers that held the attention of those on the tour.
Don said the box time (milking time) of a cow is
between 6 1/2 and 7 minutes.
An average of 95 percent of the cows come to the
robot on their own. Others, called fetch cows, need to
be directed to the robot.
Don explained the cows are fed a pellet to get them
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From a cows point of view, its heaven, he said,
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And its comforting to the Hinnenkamps, knowing
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The milk is cooled to 56 degrees by well water and
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Jake said the bulk tank is washed automatically, after the milk hauler pumps the milk into the truck.
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Isaak said it didnt take much time for the cows to
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stand in line, waiting to be milked. Incoming and outgoing cows do not cross one anothers path.
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RICHMOND While in
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black currant berries reveals
their tart aroma; a taste of red
raspberries fresh off the bush
is sweet to the palate; and the
touch of fresh basil lingers on
the palms of the hands.
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throughout Sharon McCarney
and her husband, Mikes,
garden an oasis of sorts.
The McCarneys live off
of a beautiful 1.5-acre garden
of vegetables, fruits and herbs
at their home near Richmond,
which sits on four acres of
land.
We didnt do it because
we had to, McCarney said
of her bountiful fruits and
vegetables. We did it because
were both passionate about
gardening.
McCarneys
parents,
Howard and Sophie Brossard,

raised their family on the
land part of the land that
McCarney and her husband
now live on. It was throughout
her childhood, where she and
her two siblings gained an
appreciation for the soil and
all that nature provides.
Mom and Dad ate
from the garden. We always
raised chickens and ducks
and operated Cedar Island
Mink Ranch while I was
growing up, McCarney said.
It is where I learned to love
planting and harvesting.
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raised in a similar manner.
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wealth of seed packets and live
plants from catalogs and kept
records to see what worked
well.
Ive had many failures
and just as many successes,
she said. That never gets old
and with each one, I become
excited all over again.
Since then, she has become
a Master Gardener now
in her 20th year and helps
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Once there, they retired, built a home
and started a new garden.
We wanted to carry the plant
history with us, McCarney said. We
trucked about 200 plants, bulbs, shrubs
and trees over a period of many weeks.
Some go as far back as an elephant ear
my folks gave us in 1996, which in
turn, they got from a Brossard relative
decades ago.
Today, amongst the couples
property, one will find squash, sweet
corn, onions, as well as cranberries,
apples and elderberries, but also
lavender, lemon balm and sage just
to begin naming a few of the 100-some
varieties of vegetables, fruits and herbs
they grow.
They also have flowers of all kinds
dispersed amongst the produce to
encourage pollinators.
Their lives have been seriously
jeopardized, so Mike and I are doing
our best to help them recover,
McCarney said.
Small gardens are scattered
throughout the yard dedicated to their
four grandchildren and a memorial
garden for their late daughter,
Stephanie, as well.
This serene haven has become a
nesting ground for birds of all kinds to
play and eat.
Theyre in and out of here like at
the JFK airport, McCarney said with a
small grin.
However, its the work of husband
and wife that make this garden a true
masterpiece.
I would never be able to do it
without him, McCarney said about
Mike. We divide the tasks according to
our skill sets, so it all is accomplished.
Every day, the couple spends about
four hours working on their landscape
during the busy season, beginning
as the sun rises, but ending before 4
p.m. They vow to be done early every
evening, so as to enjoy their retired
lifestyle.

Opting for chemical-free weed
control, the McCarneys use chili,

grapefruit seed oil, milk and beneficial
nematodes to help regulate above- and
below-ground invaders and viruses.
We try to avoid using chemicals,
so everything has to be hand-weeded
and fenced in to protect it from
animals, McCarney said. Thats
always been a struggle.
Irrigating with lake water also
provides their plants with a rich
nutrient source and limits the amount
of water used from a small well on the
McCarneys property.
While the physical labor is
exhausting, McCarney finds it
rewarding to see the final results.
From the planning, to seeding
under lights downstairs, to watching it
flourish in the greenhouse, it is a cycle
we appreciate, she said. Then, being
able to watch it grow in the garden is
something else. In October, I can look
back at whats been done and then
enjoy the produce we have. Were
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Each summer, McCarney relishes
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fruit.
I could eat them three times
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that first bite is very rewarding and
we use them throughout the year in so
many ways.
Most of the fall is spent canning
and freezing the produce, as well as
dehydrating and making wine. Some of
McCarneys favorite products include
jams, jellies, roasted sweet pepper and
pie fillings.
I cant imagine not being
connected to the Earth, she said. We
create these gardens that are beautiful to
the eye, and then even more wonderful
to taste.
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BELGRADE As a youngster
growing up on a farm south of Belgrade during the Great Depression,
Doris Anderson (Grothem) and her
siblings each had their jobs to do, and
together they made their own fun.
Born in 1928 to Olaf and Martha
Anderson, Doris siblings included
Monroe and Audrey, who were older
than her, and younger sister, Evelyn.
Another brother, the oldest, had passed

away at the age of six months.
At five years old, Doris job was
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familys wood stove and heated their
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And we were always cleaning our
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For their punishment, they would get
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that week. The egg money was used
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used up any money they might have for
treats.
We learned a lesson in economics
that day, she explained, a lesson they
never forgot.
Every Friday, dad took the eggs to
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get the groceries. Mom seldom went to
town, she recalled.
The treats they missed out on
usually lemon drops and horehound
candy - always came in a brown paper
bag tied with a string. (Lemon drops
would be familiar to most people, but
the other was actually a hard candy
containing molasses or brown sugar,
sometimes butter, and water infused
with the leaves of the horehound herb.)
The candy was sold out of barrels, and
her dad usually got a nickels worth for
the family.
When Olaf went to town on Fridays, he also picked up fuel. Kerosene
was used in all the lamps, both in the
barn and in the house. One of Doris
jobs was to fill the kerosene lamps and
wash the lamp chimneys. It was a monotonous job and she hated it, but knew
it had to be done.
Doris remembers the depression
years, especially the heat - with many
days reaching over 100 degrees - and
the dust because of the drought. Her
mom did the laundry very early, drying the clothes on the line and bringing
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Sometimes there were no crops to
harvest. One year they bought a truckload of hay, through a connection they
had up north, to feed the cows because
they had no feed. When the load was
delivered, it was 70 percent thistles.
Doris remembers the day well.
Mom said You cant give that to the
cows, and dad said What are we to
give them? It was the first time I saw
my mom cry.
They had food for the family,
though, because of their huge garden
that the kids watered with buckets
carried from a nearby spring-fed well.
Though some families had summer
kitchens to keep the heat outside, the
Andersons did not. Canning was done
in the house, in a huge copper boiler
Olaf had rigged up to do two layers of
quart jars at a time. The house reached
over 100 degrees during those days.
Potatoes and carrots werent
canned, but were stored in the basement in gunny sacks and sand, respectively. Corn was shelled in the fall with
a hand sheller and seed was used for
planting the next years crop.
The Anderson family didnt have
electricity until after Doris was gone

from home. They lived in Kandiyohi
County, just a mile from the Stearns
County line. Stearns County had electricity before Kandiyohi.
When they got electricity in the
spring of 1948, the first thing dad
bought was an iron for mom, and two
beautiful lamps for their bedroom.
They were made of rose-colored glass,
and Id give my right arm for one of
those lamps now, said Doris.
Doris was married to Marvin (Bud)
Grothem in 1947 and together they had
six children: Mike, Bob, Keith, Patti,
Peter and Dean.
During her adult life, Doris worked
at the hardware store in Belgrade, first
for Lindquist and Linderholm, then for
the Walters and also the Grahams. After that, she worked at Belgrade Drug
for Gary Abbot until her retirement.
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mostly on her memory, as photos of her
childhood years are rare, the few she
has coming from an aunt. There was no
money for cameras or developing photos.
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LONG PRAIRIE Nestled back in

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the King family has been gardening for
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It wasnt just for our familys
use, Tim King said. The goal was to
grow produce to sell.
Tim currently manages 7.25 acres
of land to grow vegetables, fruits and
an apple orchard and to raise sheep and
chickens organically with his wife, Jan,
and his son and daughter-in-law, Colin
and Christina, and their son, Thomas,
1, near Long Prairie. The Kings sell
PHOTOS BY MISSY MUSSMAN
almost all of their produce and meat
Tim
(left)
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Colin
King,
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stand
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garden
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their
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near
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to 100 consumers, including five famKings
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through
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ilies that have Community Supported Supported Agriculture program.
Agriculture (CSA) subscriptions to the
farm.
just took a while.
time, Colin said.

Its a rewarding feeling to pro- take a different route.
vide food for that many people during He told us to try vegetables, Tim Since Colin returned, the fam- The Kings use the plastic mulch
ily grows vegetables and fruits on cover over raised beds on their warm
the course of a season, Colin said.
said.
season crops. A spun polyester row
Tim and Jan King started the gar- The Kings planted their first com- three-quarters of an acre.
den in 1984 when they purchased the mercial garden that was one-quarter The Kings also use row-cropping cover is then placed over that, with
farm.
acre in 1985, and by 1986, they grew irrigation drip irrigation and over- metal hoops holding the row cover
head irrigation and black plastic about 18 inches above the plants, to
Originally, we planned to run an their garden to nearly two acres.
orchard, but the gophers took care of Colin went to college in 1997 and mulch covering in their garden. The make a mini-greenhouse.
extension agent helped them in the be- No matter which one we use, the
that, Tim said.
returned to the farm in 2010.
plastic cover helps retain the moisture
Tim and Jan talked to a local ex- I knew when I left for college I ginning.
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Colin King checks on his Cheviot sheep on July 2. The sheep are raised on pasture until they reach 130-150
pounds.
speeds up the development of the plants, Colin said.

Besides the produce, the Kings now raise sheep
on pasture. Currently, they rotationally graze 18
Cheviot sheep on 6.5 acres.
The livestock is relatively new. We started with
them in 2010 when I came back, Colin said. I love
working with animals. Thats my passion.

Once the sheep get up to 130-150 pounds, Colin
takes them to Schaefers Market in Sauk Centre to be
processed for their customers.
The Cheviots are a smaller breed, Colin said.
But they do taste good.
Colin also started raising chickens on pasture in
pens, and this year, Colin plans to raise 450 chickens.
We put them on pasture that the sheep have already been on, Colin said. I move them once a day
and they spread the sheeps manure for me. It works
really well.
Although they are on pasture, the majority of
their diet consists of grain.
The Kings have had bees on the farm since 1985
through an arrangement with a local beekeeper to sell
his honey.
They also have a small area for an apple orchard
within the same area used for the sheep and chickens.
We use the land two ways, Colin said.
They have been making maple syrup for family
use since the early 80s, but started commercial production in 2011.
It keeps us busy, Colin said. We have a lot of
diversity on the farm.
Although they are not certified organic, all of
their fruits and vegetables are produced and raised
organically, which Tim said stemmed from his youth
in the 1970s.
It wasnt even a question, he said. In the 70s,
organic was the trend. Thats what we wanted to do.
After managing their garden organically for 31
years, the Kings have noticed the changes.
When we used to work the ground in the beginning, it was rock hard, Colin said. Now, its full of
organic matter and life. Its much easier to work. We
can see a difference. The transformation of the soil is
profound.
One of the ways theyve built organic matter is
by managing the weeds.
We arent looking to eliminate them, Colin
said. We keep them manageable so they dont interfere with the harvest. Those weeds provide ground
cover and a habitat for wildlife.
Currently, the Kings grow a multitude of vegetables and fruit, including strawberries, sweet corn,
tomatoes, peppers, egg plants, cantaloupe, watermel-
on, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, lettuce, radishes, broccoli and cabbage to name a few.
What we grow is dependent on what our customers want, Colin said.
The Kings began selling along the side of the
road and at the Rose City Threshing Festival, but became very instrumental in starting the Long Prairie
Farmers Market.
We sold there for many years, Colin said.
But now, Colin and Tim sell their produce and
meat directly to their customers. Some of these customers are part of the CSA program.
The CSA program allows members to pay up
front for shares or partial shares and receive a share
of fresh produce from the farm frequently throughout
the season.
Those members also have a shared risk, like
when farmer loses a crop to bad weather.
It helps balance the risk for us, Colin said. It
also helps the cash flow through the season.
The Kings also produce custom crops for some
of their customers
They call in their order and tell us they want so
many of a certain produce and we produce that and
deliver it, Colin said.
Colin and Tim email customers weekly or
bi-weekly with a list of currently available produce.
Folks can then reply with an order using that
list, Colin said. Right now, our sales are between
this system and our CSA.
In 2013, they started selling some of their lamb to
Broadway Bistro/La Ferme in Alexandria. Theyve
since expanded that to squash, fennel and apples.
And this year, theyre custom raising chigia and
golden beets and heirloom melons for the restaurant.
Its been pretty fun, Colin said.
By remaining profitable, Colin is optimistic for
the future.
I hope to continue building this up and pass it on
to another family member, Colin said.
Although they keep busy with their business,
their love for what they do continues.
Im humbled to see where were at today, Tim
said. Im proud were making things work each year
and that Colin is back.
Colin is equally pleased with where they are today.
For me its deeply rewarding to come out here
and work with my parents every day, he said. We
arent your regular farm, but Im proud to be doing
things the way we are in order to feed the soil so it
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What is the biggest fish you have caught? I caught a 17-pound Northern on
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Whats your favorite story related to jet skiing? One year, we had rented
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the back of the houseboat and were going along the Ash River. All of a sudden,
we couldnt see the jet ski, only the rope. Turns out, it was full of water and we
dont know how long we had dragged it with us. We got it to shore, dumped it out
and it started right up. I became a fan of Yamaha ever since.
Tell us about your jet ski. I have the oldest jet ski on the lake. It is a pink
and white, 1992 Yamaha WaveRunner. Yamaha made WaveRunners before jet
skis came to be. I like showing it off on the lake its the oldest!
What are some pointers for someone who wants to get involved with jet
skiing? Enjoy it and dont be afraid to get wet and fall off. Thats half the fun of
it.

Tell us about your bike. My bike isnt anything
special, I bought it about 12 years ago at Dunhams
in Duluth. It is a 21 speed and most importantly has a
comfortable seat.
What do you like about bike riding? Biking
is good exercise, the trails are peaceful with lots of
wildlife and its a good place to have nice, long conversations with friends.
Wheres your favorite place to bike? I enjoy
the Wobegon Trails because they are nearby and scenic. From Albany, I can head to Freeport, Avon or
Holdingford. I look forward to seeing the Lady Slippers in bloom between Albany and Avon and the covered bridge in Holdingford is a fun destination.
How did you get involved with biking? I have
always enjoyed biking but didnt do much after I
married and moved to a dairy farm. I started on a regular basis last year when my daughter and I biked
from Nisswa to Brainerd.
Whats the longest trip youve ever taken?
The longest trip I took was from White Bear Lake to
Duluth for the MS150 (Multiple Sclerosis) about 25
years ago. It was an amazing experience for a good
cause and it is one of my goals to make that trip again.
Last year my friends and I rode from Holdingford to
Blanchard Dam which is about 22 miles round trip.
How many miles do you bike a summer? Last
summer I biked about 550 miles. I hope to bike more
this summer.
Whats your favorite story related to biking?
My favorite story is one I should probably keep to
myself. Last summer I was on my way back to Albany from Avon. I had about 1.5 miles to go when I
Whats your favorite summer activity? I
love riding dirt bike because it allows me to forget about everything else
going on in the world and
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myself or with friends.
Wheres your favorite place to go dirt biking? My favorite place to
ride is the OHV park in
Appleton. Appleton has
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with a very nice, wellmaintained
motocross
track as well as many
miles of trails through the
woods.
How did you get involved with dirt biking?
When I was younger my
oldest brother had a motocross
track that we would go to on the weekends.
How long have you been riding? I bought my
first dirt bike, a 1980 Yamaha GT80, when I was
about 12 years old so I could ride with my brother.
Whats your favorite story related to dirt biking? I broke my right leg in two places the first time
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trailer and visit state parks with horse trails. You can ride through terrain with
awesome views and see a lot of wildlife.
How did you get involved with riding horses? I (Shelly) had a horse growing up, so when we started our family we sold our motorcycle and bought a horse.
Jim thought I was crazy but turns out he was a natural with horses. It was something we could do with our whole family. Our daughter, Kristie, trains and shows
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How long have you been riding? We have had horses on our farm for 30
years. When the kids were little, during the winter we would pull them in a sled
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the family. I found out that he really
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Describe your place in the country. We have 131
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four quarter horses, one Shetland pony and 60 Black
Angus and Holsteins. 4-R Ranch, the name of our
farm, stands for the Ritters Red Roof Ranch because
all of our buildings have red roofs.
What is your favorite thing about living there?
We both grew up on farms and we just belong on the
farm. We love it here.
What is your favorite activity to do at your place?
We both love tending to our lawn and garden. We
have a large vegetable garden that we sell produce
from sweet corn and other produce. The flower gardens and vegetable garden take up most of my (Eileen) day.
Whats been your most memorable country living
experience? We have been able to meet so many people and get enjoyment out of all the events and activities we have done. Weve had two weddings here and
LeRoy and Eileen Ritter of 4R Ranch near Avon relax on a swing on July 13.
PHOTOS BY MARIA HAGER
graduation and birthday parties. We do

sleigh rides in the winter as well as our
Pumpkin Days in the fall. The Pumpkin
Days brings children out to enjoy our
corn maze, hay maze, pony rides and we
have about 20-25 dear friends and family that help us.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare
time? I (LeRoy) enjoy taking the horses
out and doing parades with them. I am a
member of the Draft Horse Association
and we have our show in the fall. Eileen
does quilting and we have 11 grandchildren that we enjoy spending time with.
Two horses graze in the pasture as viewed from the

hill near the 4R Ranchs horse barn on July 13. The
birdhouse is complete with a 4R Ranch license plate
roof.
Tell us something about yourself that

most people dont know. I (Eileen) exercise every day of the year. I usually put
about 2,000 miles on my bike every year
and have completed six century bike
rides (100 miles in one day) in Minnesota. LeRoy restores old farm machinery Eileens Pickle Palace is used to sell garden produce. Eileen Ritter
and we both drive bus for the Albany stays busy tending to her large vegetable and flower gardens as
well as canning produce in the fall.
school.
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Small grains lodged
Heavy rain and wind has flattened

more small grain fields during the last
couple of weeks. At a small grains
plot tour near Marty and Pearl Lake
in Stearns County
on June 23, regional
extension educator,
Doug Holen, offered some discussion about lodging
and related small
grain topics. The
question was, How
by Dan
does lodging affect
Martens
yield? Holen startU of M
ed with the notion
Extension
that small grains will
often come back up
pretty well the first time they lodge,
slower and not so well the second
time, and its probably down for the
count the third time. Past experience
counts.
Lodging often comes with heavy
rain and wind, where plants tip with
the root systems in wet soil. When the
grain is very tall and grain kernels are
gaining weight, its more likely that
they could be down for good with the
first lodging.
Kinked stems will hurt yield significantly. Stems that are not kinked
may try to turn up some, much like
bent over corn stalks will. Yield can
still be pretty good; but harvesting
will be challenging.
Yield will be hurt worse if weather conditions favor serious leaf
rust.
Lodged small grain is also attractive for armyworm moths as egg-laying sites. Armyworms can cause a lot
of yield loss. Armyworm moths can
be carried in from the south in weather systems. The worms have been
found in some areas of Minnesota.
The size of worms can vary, based on
when moths arrived and laid eggs.
Lodged grain, grassy field borders, or field areas with a lot of grass
weeds should be watched more
carefully for the start of armyworm
problems. Armyworms dont like to
be out in the sun. If you find feeding
damage during the day, you might
find the armyworms at ground level,
maybe under or around clods of soil,
soil cracks or old crop residue.
Excess nitrogen can promote rap-
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id growth and more risk for lodging.

Consider nitrogen sources from excess fertilizer applied on the previous
crop, legume credits from soybeans
or alfalfa and manure in making
small grain fertilizer decisions. Planting depth might be a factor related to
lodging. Holen recommended planting from 1.25-1.5 inches deep for
best root development.
This has generally been a very
good year for small grains. Some
small grains were planted as early as
the end of March and had an ample
amount of cool spring weather for
good growth and tillering. There will
be some very good small grain yields,
although some small grain was hurt
by soil being saturated for a long time
during persistent rains.
Some people have cut small grain
for forage feed. A recent caller asked
about cutting lodged grain for a forage crop, rather than waiting to see
how the grain turns out. That might
be easier to answer if we could predict the weather. It also depends a
lot on priorities for the crop in terms
of forage feed needs, grain, straw or
other possibilities. This caller shared
that a neighbor tried cutting lodged
grain for forage with a sickle mower-conditioner. He gave up and hired
a neighbor to cut it with a disc-cutting mower-conditioner, and they did
a good job.
In selling small grain forage from
the field, the growers would like to
get a return for the use of the land,
plus their labor and costs of growing the crop. The land value could
be looked at as what bare land rent
would be. The buyers want to know
what they pay for the crop standing
in the field plus their labor and costs
to harvest and put the crop in storage.
Then, is the cost economical compared to other options for providing
feed for livestock?
The seller might think about a
cost per acre. The buyer, for livestock feed, usually thinks about the
tons and quality of forage harvested.
It can be helpful to weigh a load or
two from a measured area of the field.
A sample can be tested for moisture
and quality. Buyers and sellers can
also agree on a best-guess estimated
value that is suitable to both.

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Fry bacon and brown hamburger. Combine ketchup, onion and
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1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of potato soup
1 can cream of celery soup (we use cream of mushroom, instead)
Splash of milk
1 8-ounce container Top the Tater sour cream
1 8-ounce package shredded cheddar cheese
Dash of butter - melted
Mix together the soups, Top the Tater sour cream, cheese,
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Sunshine Salad
10 ounce bag bow-tie pasta
1/2 cup sliced green onions
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup sunflower seeds
8 slices bacon, crisp and crumbled
1 jar Byerlys Parmesan dressing (in refrigerator section)
Salt and pepper
2 cups cooked, cubed chicken
Cook and drain noodles according to package; do not overcook.
Fold together all ingredients, reserving bacon and sunflower seeds
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3 cups rhubarb, cut into 1 inch pieces
3 cups blueberries
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 cup sugar
4 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups oatmeal
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup softened butter
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine rhubarb, blueberries and
lemon juice in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat until rhubarb is softened. No added liquid is needed as water from the rhubarb
and blueberries will come out naturally.
In small bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch. Mix well to break
up lumps of cornstarch. Set aside. While rhubarb and blueberries are
cooking, begin making the crust. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar,
butter, baking soda and salt together in a bowl until well mixed and
crumbly. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the crust to be used as the topping.
Grease a 13x9 inch pan with cooking spray. Press remaining crust
mixture into the pan in an even layer. Set aside.
When rhubarb and blueberries are softened, use a potato masher
to mash and smooth out the larger chunks. Once bigger pieces are
broken up, mix in the sugar/cornstarch mixture. Continue to stir until
thickened. Once thickened, pour over crust. Top with reserved crust
mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Tips:
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2. The bars will puff up considerably, so dont be alarmed when you
open the oven to take out the bars. They will be jiggly. Thats OK.
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3. When they cool, they will deflate a bit and set up nicely.
Poppy Seed Chicken

3 to 4 whole chicken breasts (or 1 large chicken)
1 16-ounce package of sour cream
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 to 1 1/2 stacks Ritz crackers
2 Tbsp. poppy seeds
1/2 cup melted butter
Optional: fresh or canned mushrooms may be added if desired
Boil chicken pieces until tender. Remove chicken from bones
and place in the bottom of a 9x13 pan that has been sprayed well
with Pam cooking spray. Combine sour cream, cream of chicken
soup and chicken broth and spread over chicken pieces. Crush
Ritz crackers and sprinkle over soup mixture. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Drizzle melted butter over top. Bake at 350 degrees for
25 to 30 minutes.
Tips:
We usually use chicken breasts and do not add the poppy seeds.
Recipe is very flexible.
Banana Cake
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour milk (1/2 cup milk plus 1 Tbsp. vinegar)
1 1/2 cups mashed bananas
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
2 cups flour
Cream together shortening and sugar; add eggs and beat well.
Add sour milk and mashed bananas and mix thoroughly. Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Stir into first mixture. Add
vanilla and nuts mix well. Pour into greased 9x13 inch pan and
bake 35-40 minutes at 350 degrees.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 ounce package cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup soft butter
1 tsp. vanilla
Mix together with mixer and beat until creamy. Frost cake.
Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.
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Friday, July 17, 2015 Edition 07

Focusing on Todays Rural Environment

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Lund family to experience 22nd annual celebration

lake can satisfy ones fix for

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The Lund family photo was featured as the centerfold spread in

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