Grand opening of the Ager House library

Further information

New spring/fall 2008 classes offered at the Ager House

Some new classes are being offered at the Ager House this spring. Beginning on March 14th, Gail Olah will teach a three-hour rosemaling class in a series of seven sessions on Friday afternoons. Twelve beginning and advanced rosemaling enthusiasts are enrolled. And, to accommodate students on a waiting list, Virgina VanVuren has agreed to teach a second session of chip carving classes beginning on Thursday, April 3rd. The cost of the six-week course is $30.00. Anyone interested should call Ev Krigsvold at 715-835-8718 to enroll.

Looking ahead to fall, 2008, Colette Halford has agreed to teach a German language class at the Ager House during the summer and/or in the fall of this year. Also, in response to her students’ requests, Louise Koxlien will teach another Hardanger embroidery class in the fall. All those people who are interested should call Ev Krigsvold at 715-835-8718 NOW because the teachers would like to know students’ preferences for dates and times the classes should be offered. The German class must have at least six students, and the Hardanger class can have no more than twelve.

An opportunity for the Ager Association

The property to the north of the Ager House is a derelict duplex that has gone through foreclosure. A bank in Osseo had the original mortagage, but they sold it to a California mortgage broker who now has the property for sale. Aaron Brunette of the Haselwander Agency is handling the sale. The asking price is $48,900.00, but a much lower offer might be successful.

Right now the property is condemned, and it is possible that someone could buy it, fix the most basic code violations, and rent out the two apartments.

Some members of the Ager Board think that this is a golden opportunity to improve our neighborhood and add parking spaces for the Ager House. The city also has an interest in the property because the long-range plan is for a bike path to go through the lot directly to the west. However, because of budget issues, the city would need considerable encouragement to purchase the property.

Some of us believe that the best use of this currently condemned property would be to tear it down and convert the space to a “pocket park” and a few more parking spaces. Right now, however, we are searching for ways to make that happen. Please, if you have suggestions or are willing to work on this opportunity, contact Ken Ziehr at 715-832-0956 or kenziehr@charter.net.

Monthly meetings of the Board of Directors

We invite you to join us for monthly meetings at the Ager House and to feel free to participate in always-lively discussions. From September through May, the meetings are at 9:00 a.m. on the third Monday of each month.

During June, July, and August, the Board meets at 9:00 a.m. on the third Thursday of the month.

Wanted: Youthful Fiddlers

The Eau Claire Youth Spellmanslag, a high school age fiddle group that plays mostly Scandinavian fiddle tunes, is looking for some new recruits who would like to learn folk fiddling. Earl Holzman, instructor, says beginners are welcome, and there is no charge for participation. The group meets on Sunday evenings from 7 p.m. until
8:30 p.m.

Holzman will also be teaching dance lessons this
winter in preparation for the Nordic Ball in the Twin
Cities. The lessons will focus on the waltz, polka,
schottische, and hombo. If there is enough interest, these sessions could become a regular activity.

Holzman also does some woodcarving and is willing to share this knowledge with anyone who is interested. For more information, call Holzman at (715) 833-0462.

Ager House to be used for special events

Over the last few years, there have been a number of requests to use the Ager House for special events. A wedding reception, a birthday party, and a family reunion have all been held at the "Ager." People who have used the house have made donations to the Ager Association because there is no rental fee for these kinds of occasions. With more requests being made for use of the facility,
members of the Board are designing a brochure about the types of events and the number of people that can be accommodated at the house in the future. It is hoped
that everyone will feel welcome at the Ager House and will use it as part of the Eau Claire community, so watch for more information soon!

Help Wanted

The Ager Association needs volunteers to provide baked goods for special events: Advent at the Ager House, Ice Cream and Pie Social, and the General Membership meeting. If you are willing to help in this way, please contact a board member.

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