EDITOR'S NOTE: In June 2004 I began a new venture as managing editor of both Northfield News and Faribault Daily News. This column originally appeared in the Northfield News on Jan. 5, 2007.
One of our most popular special sections in 2006 was titled "25 on the Rise." It was a collection of 25 or so local residents between the ages of 25 to 40 who were making a positive difference in the community, either through their volunteer work or in their profession. In a few short weeks, the News is producing another similar section that we here are all very excited about. The concept of the section will be the same, but the upcoming special section is known as "Forever Young" and will focus on local residents who are age 70 or older and still very active in the community, whether it be still on the job somewhere, or making a difference in a volunteer capacity, or having some other unique hobby that keeps them going like there's no tomorrow. We know that our community is full of people like this, and we anticipate no problems finding subjects for this new section. However, we're looking to the community for help. We would like you to nominate candidates to be included in this section. We want you to send us names of local people you know who are age 70 or older and still cranking it up each morning to head to work, hit the exercise equipment or take care of that volunteer position at church that just needs to be done. If someone that fits this description comes to mind, please e-mail your nomination to either myself at dbrooks@northfieldnews.com or Publisher Louie Seesz at lseesz@northfieldnews.com. You also can reach us by phone at 645-1116 or 645-1112, respectively. We're taking nominations until 5 p.m. Friday. Any names submitted before the deadline will be considered; names submitted after the deadline will not. Everyone here at the News is excited to produce this section as the feedback we received from last year's "25 on the Rise" was nothing but positive. We think this new special section has the potential to be an even better read. Please help us make it as exciting as possible by submitting your nominations to us. We don't know everyone in town, but by drawing upon our readers, we're sure to compile a list that is a good cross-section of the community. Thank you from our staff in advance for your assistance on this project. Chamber leadership program I see that the chamber of commerce is advertising its annual community leadership program once again. My how time flies. Three years ago, I happened to be a graduate of the first inaugural leadership class the chamber held, and to this day I still remember the value I took from the class. From the historical perspective about Northfield you'll receive to the tours of actual business facilities here in Northfield, there is a lot one takes away from this short training seminar. This year's program is scheduled for Feb. 15 and 16 in the community room at Community Resource Bank. This year's theme for the program is "Creating an Engaged Workforce and community," and I believe that whether you're new to town or someone that's considered a local, you will take something from the leadership program. As an alum of the program, I would encourage you to check it out. Those attending this year's seminar also will get to hear speaker Rick Olson who will give talks about unleashing your greatness and how to become a person of impact. That's something that wasn't even available the first year we had the leadership program, so this year's graduates are receiving a bonus. There's a chamber committee that works hard to prepare this leadership program each year, and I hope that you will reward their work by attending the leadership program or by sending an employee. This program is a great local resource and I hope you take advantage of it. - Devlyn Brooks is the managing editor of the Northfield News. He can be reached at dbrooks@northfieldnews.com.
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