Comments for How come? http://imjustcurious.wordpress.com If you don't ask, you may never find out. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:25:30 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Oles vs. Lions? You make the call by Dan Bergeson http://imjustcurious.wordpress.com/2007/09/21/oles-vs-lions-you-make-the-call/#comment-19 Dan Bergeson Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:25:30 +0000 http://imjustcurious.wordpress.com/2007/09/21/oles-vs-lions-you-make-the-call/#comment-19 Hey Tom, My interest in bringing the whole issue up has as much to do with how and when the change happened as what the change became. I guess I could do the research myself, but I wondered if anyone knew already. Like, was there a campus-wide debate, was it done by presidential fiat, did the athletic department do it in the dead of night (like the Colts moving to Indianapolis) or what? As I said, I'm an Ole and not unhappy about that (although I think being a lion is more romantic), I'm just curious about the way it all came about. Hey Tom,

My interest in bringing the whole issue up has as much to do with how and when the change happened as what the change became. I guess I could do the research myself, but I wondered if anyone knew already. Like, was there a campus-wide debate, was it done by presidential fiat, did the athletic department do it in the dead of night (like the Colts moving to Indianapolis) or what?

As I said, I’m an Ole and not unhappy about that (although I think being a lion is more romantic), I’m just curious about the way it all came about.

]]> Comment on Oles vs. Lions? You make the call by Daymonster http://imjustcurious.wordpress.com/2007/09/21/oles-vs-lions-you-make-the-call/#comment-18 Daymonster Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:03:19 +0000 http://imjustcurious.wordpress.com/2007/09/21/oles-vs-lions-you-make-the-call/#comment-18 I disagree. There are no other sport teams in the world with the name "Oles". In fact many of the teams in the MIAC (Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) have these types of monikers. Johnnies, Tommies, and Carls. I think it's one of the cooler traditions the MIAC has. Granted colleges like Carelton has the Knights as their official mascot, and Carls is a much more informal. I think the idea that the name is "Oles" is pretty interesting. As for Jerry's comment, if the other option was the St. Olaf Axe Wielding Lions, then I might be on board for the change. As of now, I am glad that I am an Ole and not just a plain old Lion. I disagree. There are no other sport teams in the world with the name “Oles”. In fact many of the teams in the MIAC (Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) have these types of monikers. Johnnies, Tommies, and Carls. I think it’s one of the cooler traditions the MIAC has. Granted colleges like Carelton has the Knights as their official mascot, and Carls is a much more informal. I think the idea that the name is “Oles” is pretty interesting.

As for Jerry’s comment, if the other option was the St. Olaf Axe Wielding Lions, then I might be on board for the change.

As of now, I am glad that I am an Ole and not just a plain old Lion.

]]> Comment on Welcome to town! by Charlene Coulombe- Fiore http://imjustcurious.wordpress.com/2007/07/12/welcome-to-town/#comment-17 Charlene Coulombe- Fiore Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:13:09 +0000 http://imjustcurious.wordpress.com/2007/07/12/welcome-to-town/#comment-17 Again, another great suggestion. I will attempt to forward this to community development and see if we have a sign ordinance or who handle this. Next let's see if we can work on a welcome to Northfield sign. Again, another great suggestion.
I will attempt to forward this to community development and see if we have a sign ordinance or who handle this.

Next let’s see if we can work on a welcome to Northfield sign.

]]> Comment on Speaking of city limits, where should they be? by Charlene Coulombe- Fiore http://imjustcurious.wordpress.com/2007/07/29/speaking-of-city-limits-where-should-they-be/#comment-16 Charlene Coulombe- Fiore Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:10:24 +0000 http://imjustcurious.wordpress.com/2007/07/29/speaking-of-city-limits-where-should-they-be/#comment-16 Ps. Some how your clock is wrong. It is currently 10:10 on Sunday 1-13. Ps. Some how your clock is wrong.
It is currently 10:10 on Sunday 1-13.

]]> Comment on Speaking of city limits, where should they be? by Charlene Coulombe- Fiore http://imjustcurious.wordpress.com/2007/07/29/speaking-of-city-limits-where-should-they-be/#comment-15 Charlene Coulombe- Fiore Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:09:34 +0000 http://imjustcurious.wordpress.com/2007/07/29/speaking-of-city-limits-where-should-they-be/#comment-15 The EDA has two primary goals and yes, new development options allowing companies in Northfield to expand is one option under consideration. The EDA Land committee has been working on this for several years. Infill and addressing current properties are also another priority. The "no brainer" is finding the right tenants and also having access to current vacant buildings as well as a price that is comparable to what a bank is willing to lend or determine it's value at. Hope this helps. The EDA has two primary goals and yes, new development options allowing companies in Northfield to expand is one option under consideration. The EDA Land committee has been working on this for several years. Infill and addressing current properties are also another priority.
The “no brainer” is finding the right tenants and also having access to current vacant buildings as well as a price that is comparable to what a bank is willing to lend or determine it’s value at.
Hope this helps.

]]> Comment on Northfield’s economic brew glass: half empty or half full? by John George http://imjustcurious.wordpress.com/2007/11/24/northfield%e2%80%99s-economic-brew-glass-half-empty-or-half-full/#comment-14 John George Sun, 30 Dec 2007 03:00:59 +0000 http://imjustcurious.wordpress.com/2007/11/24/northfield%e2%80%99s-economic-brew-glass-half-empty-or-half-full/#comment-14 In regards to your glass of "economic brew", remember that the glass is neither half full nor half empty. It simply has a capacity to hold more "brew" than it presently contains. Lets hope for ways of getting more "brew" into the glass and not be pouring it out of the glass. In regards to your glass of “economic brew”, remember that the glass is neither half full nor half empty. It simply has a capacity to hold more “brew” than it presently contains. Lets hope for ways of getting more “brew” into the glass and not be pouring it out of the glass.

]]> Comment on Northfield’s economic brew glass: half empty or half full? by Charlene Coulombe- Fiore http://imjustcurious.wordpress.com/2007/11/24/northfield%e2%80%99s-economic-brew-glass-half-empty-or-half-full/#comment-13 Charlene Coulombe- Fiore Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:59:38 +0000 http://imjustcurious.wordpress.com/2007/11/24/northfield%e2%80%99s-economic-brew-glass-half-empty-or-half-full/#comment-13 I am so excited to hear your "Thanksgiving" perspective. Both the College City site and Coach Crafters on your "left us " list, will soon have new tenants that will not only add jobs but create new ones. The investment in Northfield continues and we all should focus on the positive. I am also excited and proud to say as Chris did from College City. It is Dundas and NOT DALLAS. My staff and many from the Northfield location still live and work in or near Northfield. Again...thanks for noticing the good things! I am so excited to hear your “Thanksgiving” perspective.
Both the College City site and Coach Crafters on your “left us ” list, will soon have new tenants that will not only add jobs but create new ones. The investment in Northfield continues and we all should focus on the positive.

I am also excited and proud to say as Chris did from College City. It is Dundas and NOT DALLAS.
My staff and many from the Northfield location still live and work in or near Northfield.

Again…thanks for noticing the good things!

]]> Comment on Northfield’s economic brew glass: half empty or half full? by Griff Wigley http://imjustcurious.wordpress.com/2007/11/24/northfield%e2%80%99s-economic-brew-glass-half-empty-or-half-full/#comment-12 Griff Wigley Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:21:59 +0000 http://imjustcurious.wordpress.com/2007/11/24/northfield%e2%80%99s-economic-brew-glass-half-empty-or-half-full/#comment-12 Great post, Dan. Kiffi commented about it here: http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/archives/2682/#comment-32162 and I added a link to it. Great post, Dan. Kiffi commented about it here:
http://locallygrownnorthfield.org/archives/2682/#comment-32162

and I added a link to it.

]]> Comment on Oles vs. Lions? You make the call by Jerry Bilek http://imjustcurious.wordpress.com/2007/09/21/oles-vs-lions-you-make-the-call/#comment-6 Jerry Bilek Mon, 08 Oct 2007 21:56:15 +0000 http://imjustcurious.wordpress.com/2007/09/21/oles-vs-lions-you-make-the-call/#comment-6 Lions, especially the axe wielding variety, are much cooler than oles. Lions, especially the axe wielding variety, are much cooler than oles.

]]> Comment on Oles vs. Lions? You make the call by Doug Bratland http://imjustcurious.wordpress.com/2007/09/21/oles-vs-lions-you-make-the-call/#comment-3 Doug Bratland Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:34:42 +0000 http://imjustcurious.wordpress.com/2007/09/21/oles-vs-lions-you-make-the-call/#comment-3 When I was at St. Olaf in the mid 80s the teams were called "Oles." A small group of students led a valiant effort to reinstate the "Lions" moniker, but it never really caught on with the masses. When I was at St. Olaf in the mid 80s the teams were called “Oles.” A small group of students led a valiant effort to reinstate the “Lions” moniker, but it never really caught on with the masses.

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