Yearly Archives: 2009

Another Neighborhood Blog

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Robbie Wigley

The Northfield Eastside Neighborhood Association, also has a blog.  They recognized us yesterday by posting a piece about our site.  It is great to see neighborhoods organizing, sharing information and committing to causes.  Take a trip over to their site, … Continue reading →

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Cedar Waxwing

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Robbie Wigley

I saw these two fly in and land, otherwise I would never have seen them, they are so well hidden.

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VPTA ANNUAL MEETING

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Robbie Wigley

More information to follow.  Please put this on your calendar so you are sure to save the date.

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April Board Meeting

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Robbie Wigley

Proposed Agenda for April 14th, 2009 VPTA Meeting –  to be held at Rinae Noyes, 2104 Lincoln St South, on April 14th at 7:00 pm CALL TO ORDER Approval of minutes from the March 10th, 2009 meeting TREASURER’S REPORT OLD … Continue reading →

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Municipal Yard Waste and Composting

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Robbie Wigley

Sherry Freking suggested that I put up information on the city’s composting site.  I added a link to the city’s website in the Link area on the right side bar but I thought it might be helpful to show you … Continue reading →

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Sidebar links

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Robbie Wigley

Over the last few weeks I have added Sidebar Links to what I feel are some helpful sites.  When you click on a link, it will take you to another website.  If you hold your mouse over the copy, a little box will pop up with an explanation.  … Continue reading →

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March VPTA Board Meeting

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Robbie Wigley

Is it over with?  Spring just has to be around the corner! The monthly board meeting will be held on March 10th at 7:00pm.  It will be at Robbie and Griff Wigley’s, 1133 Heritage Drive.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  … Continue reading →

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Free/Needed/For Sale

Posted on March 1, 2009 by Robbie Wigley

I have started this post to allow people to write a comment letting the Association members know about anything you may have that you are interested in giving away, selling or requesting.  Some of you may have heard of Craig’s … Continue reading →

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A picture of you to clip to your comments!

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Robbie Wigley

The little picture that shows up on this site when Griff or I comment is called a Gravatar (globally recognized avatar).  It is easy to acquire and attaches itself to the email address you are using at the time.  Go to … Continue reading →

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Spring Memories

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Robbie Wigley

I thought I would post some of my pictures of wildlife from last spring.  I am anxious to see green grass and critters.  There are some birds I have no idea what they are….  maybe someone can let me know.  … Continue reading →

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February VPTA Association Meeting

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Robbie Wigley

Last night Gary and Sherry Freking were kind enough to host our monthly Association meeting.  A good time was had by all!  I look forward to these meeting because it gives me a chance to connect with my neighbors talk … Continue reading →

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Birds Return

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Robbie Wigley

I don’t know about anyone else but my feeders have been abandoned for the last 2 months.  I have had a couple of Blue Jays and Junkos… but nothing else.  This morning I thought we had leaves falling off the trees, … Continue reading →

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Winter plowing of trails

Posted on February 8, 2009 by Griff Wigley

I noticed last month that the trail around Hidden Valley Pond does not get plowed by the City of Northfield in the winter. However, the trails through the adjacent Heritage Park to our southeast and Truman Park to the northeast … Continue reading →

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Photo album: Hidden Valley Pond in winter

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Griff Wigley

I took a few more photos of Hidden Valley Pond this morning and added them to an album of winter photos from last winter. See the album of a dozen photos with a large slideshow option, or this smaller slideshow:

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Valley Pond Blog “The Beginning”

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Griff Wigley

We launched this blog site February 8 and so far have had a lot of  fun looking at the potential.  We have had quite a few “Comments” posted, put up the Association minutes, the Membership list (behind password protected page) … Continue reading →

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