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2007: A look back at the year in pictures

Submitted by Brent Schacherer on January 2, 2008 - 11:47am.
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The first fruits of the vine

Submitted by Kristin Holtz on September 26, 2008 - 10:10am.
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More than two years after planting their first grape crop, Don and Mary Millner and their son, Jon, are seeing the fruits of their labors. Earlier this month, they began harvesting grapes on their sloping seven acres of land north of Kingston for their new business, Millner Heritage Vineyard and Winery.

Take a stroll through the vineyard on the first day of harvest.


A tough act to follow

Submitted by Kristin Holtz on September 19, 2008 - 9:10am.
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Litchfield's main performing arts venue, Bernie Aaker Auditorium, underwent a $1.65 million facelift this year through a partnership with Meeker County, the city of Litchfield and Litchfield School District. The auditorium, built in 1930, was renovated from floor to ceiling and everywhere in between.

A grand reopening concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday will celebrate the renovated auditorium, but come take a tour of the facility in this Independent Review slideshow.


The four best days of summer

Submitted by Kristin Holtz on August 6, 2008 - 3:05pm.
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The fairest days of summer proved once again to be full of fun, food and good times at the Meeker County Fair July 31-Aug. 2. Relive the fun through the Independent Review staff's fair photo slideshow.


Watercade in pictures

Submitted by Kristin Holtz on July 16, 2008 - 3:01pm.
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The 52nd annual Watercade celebration has come to close in Litchfield. But take a look back at Watercade 2008 in photos.


New royalty to reign in coming year

Submitted by Kristin Holtz on July 15, 2008 - 8:34am.
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Miss Litchfield 2008-09 Ashley Krug was crowned Sunday night in the high school gymnasium. Also, crowned were princesses Kayti Warpula and Natasha Reed. Watch a slideshow of photos from the event.


Let's play ball

Submitted by Kristin Holtz on July 11, 2008 - 8:29am.
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Children from around the area enjoy the baseball and softball programs put on by Litchfield Community Education every summer. There are four skill levels in which boys and girls can participate, beginning at age four and progressing through grade six. See a slideshow here of photos from a recent practice.


Marching to its own beat

Submitted by Kristin Holtz on July 1, 2008 - 8:15am.
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The Litchfield High School Marching Band entertained area residents June 26 with its annual Pie in the Park performance down Sibley Avenue. The band, which had a very successful season, leaves Tuesday for a week-long trip to Nashville, Tenn. Read about the band's season in the July 3 Independent Review.

See photos from the Pie in the Park performance of "Medusa" here.


Pets on Parade

Submitted by Kristin Holtz on June 27, 2008 - 2:50pm.
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Residents of Emmanuel Home were visited by many children and pets on June 27 for the pet parade put on by Community Education. Cats, dogs, bunnies, and fish were among the animals that the residents were able to see, pet and hold, and children received ribbons for showing their pets.


Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.

Submitted by Kristin Holtz on June 25, 2008 - 8:00am.
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Community members joined together in the fight against cancer during the Meeker County Relay For Life June 20. See a slideshow of photos from the event here.


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