Special to the Times Vedette
On Wednesday, April 8, eight Sunshine Club members and one guest met at the Panora Public Library with Sandy Mortensen as hostess. Sandy called the meeting to order with the roll call, “Since we are so close to Easter, what woman in the Bible would you like to invite to Easter dinner?” Many good answers were given. The minutes were read and the treasurer’s report was given.
The meeting was adjourned for a special feature presentation by Mortensen’s daughter, Kate Compton, who works for the White Rock Conservancy in Coon Rapids. Kate shared that the White Rock Conservatory was founded in 2004 by the Garst family, who donated a total of 5,500 acres to protect the land and keep it in a trust for future generations. It has been no-till since the 1980s. The Master Plan focuses on ecology, agriculture, education, access and trails, and tourism and recreation. Following the presentation, Sandy provided snacks and treats.