"Spicer is Nicer" Spicer, MN Happenings

2012 Polar Bear Plunge Record!!

2012-01-30T12:10:00.000-06:00

Did you see the article today in the West Central Tribune?! A Record was set at Saturday's Polar Bear Plunge on Green Lake! An estimated $75,000 was raised for Special Olympics! See the article below for all the details!

THANKS SO MUCH TO ALL THE PARTICIPANTS AND SPONSORS!
Sabrina Lere, Spicer Commerical Club President

By: Tribune News, West Central Tribune

WILLMAR — More people participated and more money was raised in the 2012 Willmar-Spicer Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics on Saturday at Green Lake in Spicer, announced the Willmar Police Department and the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office.

This was the eighth annual plunge sponsored by law enforcement to benefit Special Olympics of Minnesota, said Police Capt. Jim Felt.

The number of plungers and money raised set a record.

The number of plungers was up from 353 in 2011 to 446 in 2012 and the amount of money raised increased from $62,804 in 2011 to $75,000 in 2012 according to preliminary figures. Final totals are still being tabulated.

Top individual fundraiser was Mary Beth Schmidt of Spicer.
Top corporate team was Green Lake Liquors.
Top law enforcement team was the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 23.
The top school team was Redwood Valley High School.
Top restaurant team was LuLu Bean’s of Willmar.
Top open division team was Deagan and Mike’s Dippy Doos.
WRAC-8 will be producing a video of the plunge as part of its “Do You Know’’ program. Pictures of the plunge will be available online at www.plungemn.org within the next two weeks.

Medallion Winner

2012-01-25T12:52:00.000-06:00

The finder of the 2012 Spicer WinterFest Medallion has claimed his $500 prize!

Chris Adams from Willmar found the Medallion after the first clue on Saturday. He said he looked for about 3 hours, starting in the obvious places in the parks near Green Lake since the clue referenced seeing water. As he was driving he noticed the Lion Shelter bench on the bike path north of the post office. He said he saw several tracks there so others had searched there but he was the one to find the medallion attached to the underside of the seat.

Congratulations Chris!

Thanks to everyone that played along.

Be sure to check out our events calendar, we have more fun planned for this weekend. See you Saturday for the PLUNGE!

Medallion has been found!

2012-01-22T20:53:00.002-06:00

The Medallion has found! It will be turned in on Monday and we will post the winner's information here.
Thank you to everyone that was out searching.

First Clue for the Medallion Hunt!

2012-01-21T10:07:00.000-06:00

Does it finally feel like winter to you? Yep, me too. And just in time for Spicer's Winterfest! The fun gets started today. There will be free hot chocolate and horse & buggy rides at Saulsbury Beach today at 3:00. And there will be a bon fire and fireworks tonight at 7:00.

But I bet the reason you are reading this post is to learn the first clue to the 2nd annual Winterfest Medallion hunt.

So here's the deal
It's a $500 cash prize, located within the city limits of Spicer, do not enter private property to look for the medallion, you do not need to dig, climb or move anything to find the medallion. The person finding the 2012 Medallion should present it in person to Stacey Ryan, Spicer Commercial Club member, at the Green Lake Bible Camp (320) 295-2032 between 9:00am – 4:00pm Mon – Fri. See the Spicermn.com blog for the full list of available clues.

****Ok, OK and the clue is*******

Clue Sponsored by: Melissa Radel, State Farm Insurance

Welcome to Spicer, it is nicer here. Enjoy the views of the water and maybe a piece of pizza while you search for the medallion.

And you know there are a few rules:

Thanks goes out to the Spicer Commercial Club for making this hunt possible.

RULES:

1. Anyone is eligible to participate in the 2012 Medallion Hunt except for Spicer Commercial Club Board members and Winterfest planning committee members and their families.

2. The Medallion is located within city limits of Spicer.

3. The Medallion is hidden on public property. Do not enter onto private property looking for the Medallion.

4. Destruction of property is not necessary and will not be allowed. Searchers must not deface public property or otherwise violate laws. The Spicer Commercial Club reserves the right to discontinue the hunt at any time if public or private property is destroyed.

5. The Medallion is not buried, however snow may need to be brushed off and climbing will not be necessary.

6. The person finding the 2012 Medallion should present it in person to Stacey Ryan, Spicer Commercial Club member, at the Green Lake Bible Camp (320) 295-2032 between 9:00am – 4:00pm Mon – Fri.

7. Clues will be available on the Spicer Commercial Club Blog (spicermn.com – select blog) and the Spicer Commercial Club Facebook page. As well as read daily on Q102 radio starting January 21st, 2012.

8. The 2012 Medallion is made of stone with special markings to identify it as authentic.

9. No purchase necessary to win.

10. Any tax due as a result of winning the prize is the responsibility of the winner.

11. If the Medallion is not found and presented by 4:00pm on February 13^th 2012, the Spicer Commercial Club reserves the right to terminate the hunt.

12. The decisions of the Spicer Commercial Club are final. The Spicer Commercial Club assumes no responsibility for damages/losses, accidents or injuries sustained by participants. Participants are urged to use reasonable safety precautions. Good sportsmanship, and all applicable rules, laws and regulations must be followed. Violators may be disqualified at the sole discretion of the Spicer Commercial Club Board members.

Winterfest will go on

2012-01-18T15:12:00.000-06:00

I have some disappointing news. We gave our best efforts, but unfortunately we are not able to make snow for the slide as we had planned. HOWEVER Winterfest WILL GO ON!! We have some exciting things happening in Spicer this weekend. Go here to see the calendar of events. See you in Spicer!!

WinterFest 2012 Announcement soon

2012-01-10T18:48:00.000-06:00

Have you been wondering... what is Spicer going to do for Winterfest 2012? After all there is no snow for a giant slide, there is no thick ice for an ice castle... Well...Spicer will have SNOW for winterfest with or without mother natures help!!! Stay tuned for details! Like our Facebook page and share it with your friends so they do not miss the announcement.

4th of July Events!

2011-06-03T16:21:00.000-05:00

We hope to see you in Spicer!

The Medallion Has Been Found!

2011-01-25T15:39:00.000-06:00

The Quisberg Family from Pennock found the Medallion last night! More details and pictures coming soon, it is a wonderful story. Thank you to everyone that participated in the search.

Also a big thank you to our sponsors
Lakeland Broadcasting
Heritage Bank
United Prairie Bank
Melissa Radel, Statefarm Insurance
Spicer American Legion
Jahnke Foods
Pioneer Heritage Insurance
TDS

Congratulations Quisberg Family!

Fourth Clue for the 2011 Spicer Winterfest Medallion Hunt

2011-01-25T14:00:00.001-06:00

Do you think you are getting close to finding the Medallion? Maybe this clue will get you there.

There is lots of activity on a warm summer night; here you can see the lights twinkle bright.
Thank you to today's sponsor United Prairie Bank of Spicer.

Tomorrow's clue will can be found on Melissa Radel's, Statefarm Ins. Facebook page. Click HERE to see the clue tomorrow!
It will also be read on Q102 radio at 7:40 am, here on our blog and on our Facebook page at 2pm.

Good Luck!

Third Clue for the 2011 Winterfest Medallion Hunt

2011-01-24T14:00:00.003-06:00

No one has found the Medallion yet, we better give you another clue.

When the weather turns warm families gather here.
Thank you to our sponsor Heritage Bank of Spicer.Tomorrow's clue will be at United Prairie Bank of Spicer, clue available 9am-4pm. On Q102 radio at 7:40am, right here and on Facebook at 2pm.

Good Luck!

Second Clue for the Winter 2011 Medallion

2011-01-23T14:00:00.002-06:00

Any luck with that first clue? You surely have figured out that it is located in Spicer the city where it is nicer!

Ready for the second clue? Here ya go!

From where I hide the view of the water is wide.
Thank you to Jahnke Foods, today's sponsor.

Tomorrow's clue can be found at Heritage Bank of Spicer, clue available 9am-4pm. On Q102 radio at 7:40am and here and on our Facebook page at 2pm tomorrow!

Good luck and stay warm!

Lots to Do today in Spicer!

2011-01-22T09:05:00.000-06:00

Winterfest 2011 has started and today is a day full of activities in Spicer.

There will be Free Horse & Buggy rides from 3pm-6pm

Cartoon Characters will be in Crowd from 6-7pm, sponsored by the Kandiyohi Men's Club

And we will be lighting the giant snow slide and celebrating Winterfest with Fireworks at 7:00pm

Plus live entertainment at Mevlin's on the Lake - Shaw Brothers 9pm-1pm

Bring the family and we will see you in Spicer!

First Clue for the Medallion Hunt!

2011-01-22T09:00:00.003-06:00

Welcome to all of you that are visiting us for the first time! You are probably here for the first clue to the 2011 Spicer Winterfest Medallion Hunt. We are very excited to bring this new event to you. There is a $500 cash prize for locating the Medallion! So here it is, your first clue……

To start your search sled right into the city where it is nicer.

Look back on the previous post to see what the Medallion looks like!

Tomorrow's clue will be posted at Jahnke Foods in Spicer from 9am to 8pm. It will be read on Q102 radio at about 7:40am and listed here and our Facebook page at 2pm.

Good Luck!

And a little reminder...there are rules!

RULES:

1. Anyone is eligible to participate in the 2011 Medallion Hunt except for Spicer Commercial Club Board members and Winterfest planning committee members and their families.

2. The Medallion is located within city limits of Spicer.

3. The Medallion is hidden on public property. Do not enter onto private property looking for the Medallion.

4. Destruction of property is not necessary and will not be allowed. Searchers must not deface public property or otherwise violate laws. The Spicer Commercial Club reserves the right to discontinue the hunt at any time if public or private property is destroyed.

5. The Medallion is not buried, however snow may need to be brushed off and climbing will not be necessary.

6. The person finding the 2011 Medallion should present it in person to Stacey Ryan, Spicer Commercial Club member, at the Green Lake Bible Camp (320) 295-2032 between 9:00am – 4:00pm Mon – Fri.

7. Clues will be displayed at the local Spicer sponsors businesses, on the Spicer Commercial Club Blog (spicermn.com – select blog) and the Spicer Commercial Club Facebook page. As well as live daily on Q102 radio starting January 22nd, 2011.

8. The Medallion is made of stone with special markings to identify it as authentic.

9. No purchase is necessary to win.

10. Any tax due as a result of winning the prize is the responsibility of the winner.

11. If the Medallion is not found and presented by 4:00pm on February 11th 2011, the Spicer Commercial Club reserves the right to terminate the hunt.

12. The decisions of the Spicer Commercial Club are final. The Spicer Commercial Club assumes no responsibility for damages/losses, accidents or injuries sustained by participants. Participants are urged to use reasonable safety precautions. Good sportsmanship, and all applicable rules, laws and regulations must be followed. Violators may be disqualified at the sole discretion of the Spicer Commercial Club Board members.

Frozen 5K Run/Walk starts at Melvin's

2011-01-21T15:00:00.002-06:00

Come cheer on all the runners at this years Frozen 5K Run/Walk tomorrow Saturday, January 22nd in Spicer.

There will be breakfast at Melvin's on the Lake from 8am-11am.

Registration opens at 8:00am and race starts at 9:00am. Starting point is at Melvin's.

Same day registrations are welcome.

Long sleeve t-shirt and breakfast (Dad's Belgian Waffles!) included in $30.00 Entry Fee.

Stop in at www.melvinsonthelake.com to register or sign up online through this site;www.zapevent.com/ListActivities.aspx?eventid=1200/

Melvins on the Lake

159 Lake Ave South
Spicer, MN
320-796-2195

5th Annual Art & Wine Tasting

2011-01-21T13:14:00.000-06:00

Please join us tonight at Melvin's on the Lake in Spicer for the 5th Annual Art Exhibit and Wine Tasting from 6pm-9pm. Live entertainment by Jeff James.

See you there!

See the Medallion!

2011-01-20T15:00:00.006-06:00

For those of you planning to look for the Spicer Winterfest 2011 Medallion in hopes to win the $500 prize, here is a look at what you are searching for.

It will be packaged in white wrapping to protect the finish. No climbing or digging is necessary. Special markings are on it to identify its authenticity.

The first clue will be posted right HERE Saturday at 9am! I am getting excited, how about you?!
Have you become our fan on Facebook yet? See the badge to the right to access our page and you will be updated with the clues on Facebook!

Stay Warm!

NEW! Medallion Hunt!

2011-01-17T09:19:00.017-06:00

We are very excited to be adding a new event to the 2011 Winterfest activites! The Spicer Commerical Club is hosting a Medallion Hunt with a $500 prize!!! Here are a few details and please read over the rules!

Clues will be given daily on Q102 radio at 7:40am. The clues will be posted at a sponsoring Spicer business throughout the day, businesses and dates listed below, please do not call the business for the clue, must be received in person. You will also find a recap of the days clue on this blog at 2pm in the afternoon. And our Facebook page

Jan 22 The first clue for the medallion will be given right HERE on this blog Saturday, January 22nd. It will be posted by 9 am.

Jan 23 The second clue will be posted at our sponsor: Jahnke Foods clue available 9am-8pm

Jan 24 The third clue will be posted at our sponsor: Heritage Bank of Spicer clue available 9am-4pm

Jan 25 The fourth clue will be posted at our sponsor: United Prairie Bank of Spicer clue available 9am-4pm

Jan 26 The fifth clue will be posted by our sponsor: Melissa Radel, Statefarm Ins. clue posted on her Facebook page. Search Melissa Radel Statefarm agent or on spicer.com blog there will be a link to her Facebook page.

Jan 27 The sixth clue will be posted at our sponsor business: Spicer American Legion clue available 11am-8pm

Jan 28 The seventh clue will be posted at our sponsor business: Pioneer Heritage Insurance in Spicer clue available 9am-4pm

Jan 29 The eighth clue will be live on air with our sponsor: Lakeland Broadcasting, Q102 Radio

If more clues are needed they will be available on the spicermn.com select blog and Q102 radio.

Winterfest 2011 Medallion Hunt Rules

Thanks goes out to the Spicer Commercial Club for making this hunt possible.

RULES:

1. Anyone is eligible to participate in the 2011 Medallion Hunt except for Spicer Commercial Club Board members and Winterfest planning committee members and their families.

2. The Medallion is located within city limits of Spicer.

3. The Medallion is hidden on public property. Do not enter onto private property looking for the Medallion.

5. The Medallion is not buried, however snow may need to be brushed off and climbing will not be necessary.

6. The person finding the 2011 Medallion should present it in person to Stacey Ryan, Spicer Commercial Club member, at the Green Lake Bible Camp (320) 295-2032 between 9:00am – 4:00pm Mon – Fri.

7. Clues will be displayed at the local Spicer sponsors businesses, on the Spicer Commercial Club Blog (spicermn.com – select blog) and the Spicer Commercial Club Facebook page. As well as live daily on Q102 radio starting January 22^nd, 2011.

8. The Medallion is made of stone with special markings to identify it as authentic.

9. No purchase is necessary to win.

10. Any tax due as a result of winning the prize is the responsibility of the winner.

11. If the Medallion is not found and presented by 4:00pm on February 11^th 2011, the Spicer Commercial Club reserves the right to terminate the hunt.

Winterfest 2011

2011-01-07T18:59:00.004-06:00

Spicer Winterfest 2011 is just a few weeks away! Here is the calendar of events.

4th of July Events Schedule. See you in Spicer!

2010-07-03T13:40:00.003-05:00

Advance tickets on Sale!

2010-06-24T18:24:00.002-05:00

Are you planning on visiting Spicer over the 4th of July holiday? We have allot planned for you and we hope you do!

I wanted to make sure that you had a chance to get your tickets to see Hairball at the Street Dance happening on Saturday July 3rd. Tickets are on sale now thru July 1st at

Big Kahuna Fun Park in Spicer

Advance tickets are $11.00. Tickets will be available at the door for $15.00

and there is a

Snooze & Cruise Package available...

Hairball will be rockin' the stage for the Spicer Fourth of July this year, and the Holiday Inn in Willmar is ready to party! Our Hairball Snooze & Cruise Package is the perfect combo to make the most of your party time - a Holiday Inn hotel room, two Hairball tickets and a shuttle to and from the Street Dance in Spicer. All for only $129.99! Party, have fun and leave the driving to us! Reservations can be made by calling 320.235.6060 or visiting us at http://www.hiwillmar.com. Room packages sell out fast, so make your reservation today!

You can also purchase tickets online at http://hairballonline.com/
Hairball will have a "will call" booth near the entrance of the street dance.

The street dance is 21 and older and an ID will be required for entry.

The street dance is a fund raiser for the Spicer Commercial Club. Funds raised go towards the other events you enjoy through out the year.

I will be a fun night for sure! Hope to see you there!

A Great Banquet!

2010-04-27T20:37:00.017-05:00

I had a great time at the 2010 Spicer Appreciation Banquet on Friday, April 23rd. I hope those of you that attended did also.

Congratulations again to B&J Electric,
Billy & Jill Stewart
for business of the year!

And also to Jerry Reiter
for citizen of the year.

Both well deserved. Thank you, Spicer appreciates you!!

Many items where donated by local individuals and businesses for the silent auction held during the banquet. A trip to Scottsdale Arizona and a Melvin's Houseboat cruise where also auctioned live. The auction was a huge success! $3,034 was raised with all the money going to the 4th of July fireworks. This will be a great help to ensure we have another fabulous fireworks display this year. Thank you to everyone that donated items and thank you to all the winning bidders.

I also want to thank Ron Nelson and the EDA for co-hosting the banquet with Commercial Club. And Chris Vraa, Connie Filley, Corey Thorson, Jerry Reierson and Lori Campbell for helping to organize the event.

The Commercial is now busy planning the 4th of July events. I will be posting events and dates here over the next few weeks.

Pictures provided by the Lakes Area Review.

Appreciation Banquet

2010-04-13T18:08:00.003-05:00

You are Invited!! Hope to see you there!

Sabrina Lere

Welcome!

2010-04-06T20:38:00.005-05:00

Hello new readers! I want to Welcome You to the Spicer Commercial Club Blog. I hope to do many things with this blog such as keep you informed on upcoming events, exciting Spicer area business news and anything else Spicer related. I also would love to hear from you, feel free to post a comment at the bottom of any post or send me an email anytime at sabrinalere@charter.net. Anything you would like to see on the blog? Taking your suggestions.

You will not want to miss any of my future posts so please take a moment to sign up for emails by following the blog, just enter your email address on the right.

We are working on some exciting events for Spring and Summer and I will be telling you about them right here real soon. The Spicer 2010 Appreciation Banquet is the next upcoming event sponsored by the Spicer Commercial Club and EDA. We are working hard to put the finishing touches on it, details coming later this week!

Thanks for reading, I hope you stop by often!

THANK YOU to the 2010 WinterFest sponsors & volunteers

2010-02-27T18:36:00.011-06:00

The Spicer Commercial Club would like to extend a big THANK YOU to all the sponsors that contributed to the 2010 WinterFest.

And also a THANK YOU to all the volunteers that help to make it happen!

We hoped you enjoyed it!

Fireworks Tonight at 7!

2010-01-30T03:41:00.000-06:00

The fireworks and bonfire have been rescheduled to tonight! Hope you will stay in town after the Polar Plunge today there is a lot to do.

The 2010 Polar Plunge "Freezin' For A Reason" a benefit for Special Olympics MN is sponsored by Kandiyohi County Sheriff Office & Willmar Police Dept. and it starts at 2pm today (noon registration).

There will be a Raffle on Green Lake sponsored by the Spicer Sunrise Lions Club following the plunge. There is also the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament today at Prarie Meadows from 9am-1pm and Glacial Ridge Winery is having a Spa Getaway 1-4pm. And don't miss the live entertainment tonight at Melvin's Shirts 'N Skins starting at 9pm.

Remember lots of fun can be had on the giant snow slide all day, the Bonfire starts at 5 pm and Fireworks start at 7pm.

See you there!

Sabrina

Fireworks Cancelled

2010-01-23T04:52:00.000-06:00

The Fireworks and Bonfire are canceled for tonight. Check back here for more details coming soon.

Sabrina
sabrinalere@charter.net

Lots to Do!

2010-01-20T15:13:00.000-06:00

Are you coming out to enjoy the Winterfest activites this weekend? There is lots to do for all ages! The weekend kicks off with All You Can Eat Fish Fry from 4pm-8pm at Westwood Cafe on Friday and Melvin's 4th Annual Art Exhibit and Wine Tasting from 6pm-8pm also on Friday.

Will you watch the Frozen 5K Run/Walk Saturday morning? It starts at 9am at Melvin's. Brrr...they are brave and dedicated. It is not for me, but I do enjoy watching it!

Saturday is full of activities! Melvin's will have the Art Exhibit and Wine Tasting again from 10am-3pm, Glacial Ridge will be hosting a Cholocate and Wine event from 1pm-4pm. And a NEW event this year - Ice Golf Challenge starts at 1pm at Melvin's. That should be very fun to watch. There will be free Horse & Buggy rides from 3pm-6pm, the Cartoon Characters will be greeting visitors in the crowd at 6pm as you warm by the bon fire and wait for the fireworks to start at 7pm. Then stay for the live entertainment at Melvin's "Sweet Siren".

WOW! What a fun packed weekend! I hope to see you there! Tell me about your favorite event or one of things you enjoyed this weekend. I would love to hear from you!

Sabrina

Will there be an Ice Castle?

2010-01-14T19:49:00.000-06:00

Hello! This is Sabrina Lere writing to you today. I am the new President for the Spicer Commercial Club and you will be seeing a few posts by me from time to time. This blog is intended to be a source of information, area happenings, and area stories. We welcome you to participate in any discussions by leaving a comment to the posts.

Many of you have been asking...Will there be an ice castle this year? Unfortunately the answer is NO. The ice is not good quality this year for harvesting. We are disappointed there will not be a castle, however we very excited to tell you that there is still A LOT of things to Do and See in Spicer during Winterfest. There are a few events starting this weekend (1/16/10). The giant snow slide will be under construction. Fun for ALL ages! Did you notice the Webcam on the spicermn.com home page? It will be fun to watch the construction of the slide and all the fun being had on the slide! Also, the Spicer American Legion is having an Omeletet Breakfast on Sunday (1/17/2010) 8am to 12:30pm. Come enjoy a custom made omelette. Adults - $7.00, Age 6 to 12 - $5.00, Under age 6 - Free.

You may have noticed that we launched our new website. We hope you find it to be very easy to use and come back to check it often.

Feel free to contact me if there is anything you would like to see on the website or posted on this blog. This is your blog - our community blog, and we look forward to keeping in touch with you through it.

Sabrina
sabrinalere@charter.net

Catch the WinterFest 2010 Calendar

2010-01-05T16:36:00.000-06:00

The calendar is ready for you to find all the fun planned in January and February for WinterFest 2010. Go check it out at www.spicermn.com

Updated Spicer Commercial Club Website

2009-12-17T14:13:00.000-06:00

We are new and improved. What do you think?