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March 25, 2000
Annual home show opens Friday, runs todayBy GUY PRIEL Journal Staff Writer NEW ULM -- A steady crowd of residents from throughout the region descended on Vogel Arena Friday night on opening day of the 2000 Home and Self Improvement Show. In the meeting room, residents could learn the techniques of making a double pinwheel quilt, completely designed and pieced together by hand, the old-fashioned way. The quilting demonstration, conducted by the Thimble Box of New Ulm, will continue at 4-4:30 p.m. today and 2:15-2:45 p.m. Sunday. Whether residents are wishing to build their own home or want to learn the technique of buying their own home, such as what to look for, what to expect and what questions to ask, a home buying seminar and an all-American home building seminar were being conducted, as well. The Home Buying seminar, conducted by Koeckeritz Realty of New Ulm, will continue 11:15-11:45 a.m. and 12:45-1:15 p.m. today, and 12:15-12:45 p.m. Sunday. "It's hard to estimate how people have been through since noon, but there has been a steady flow of people," a Chamber of Commerce Spokesperson said. Whether looking for siding for a home, remodeling a kitchen, or buying a new house, there is something for everyone at the show, which continues 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today at Vogel Arena. In the District 88 booth, residents can see a display of elementary artwork, senior high pottery, handmade lamps, and middle school racing cars, as well as being able to pick up literature about the district. "This is our first year to attend the show," Marvin Thompson of rural Winthrop said. "We are in the process of remodeling our house and decided to see what ideas we could find here." Marvin, his wife Janice, and their children, 1-year-old Michael, 3 year-old David, 5-year-old Denise, 7-year-old Sarah, and 9-year-old Nathan, were signing up for free items, buying raffle tickets, and sampling cheese while visiting the various booths. At the Reeds & Weeds booth, visitors can buy trillium soaps scented like limes, oranges and peppermint. The soaps are made in blocks that can be sliced when needed with a cutter resembling a cheese slicer. "This is a new item we carry at the store," Employee Kathy Covington said. "They are made by a man who lives up in the mountains in New Hampshire, or someplace like that." At another booth, Clarence Eggers of Albert Lea gives a demonstration of West Bend Royal Queen stainless steel cookware that cooks food without water or oil. "Boiling vegetables takes all the nutrients out of them," Eggers said. "By using this cookware, the nutrients are preserved and the food turns out better." At Mike's Collision Repair booth, visitors can see a new purple color paint that was released for 2000. With a price tag of $55 an ounce, it is estimated to cost $1,600 to paint a compact car. Visitors can register for a patio hearth firepit, groceries, a certificate for $100 worth of cable programming, and two tickets to Winstock, the Minnesota Twins, or the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre.
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