Events - Spirit of Winona and Spirit of the Heartland

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50. Events: Act of Kindness at Christmas Time

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the “Tree of Lights”, “Fantasy of Trees”, and “Lighted Christmas Parade” events that raised money to help others. Guests: Robin Hoge, Sandy Curtain, Jean Smith, and Central Elementary School Students.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-8, 2002.
51. Events: Alzheimer's Memory Walk

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth joins Kathy Jarvinan, a registered nurse, and Jane Bremer, a Memory Walk committee member, about the background of Alzheimer's and the steps Winonans are taking to combat it. Guests: Kathy Jarvinan, Jane Bremer, and Memory Walk Participants.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-15, 2004.
52. Events: Antique Appraisal Fair

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth joins experts at the Antique Appraisal Fair, sponsored by the Winona Historical Society, as they appraise antiques brought in by Winonans at the Watkins Administration Building. Guests: Audrey Gorny, Ramona Metz. Appraisers: James Billings Jim Jurgens, Bill Laurie, Katherine Griffith

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-6, 2001.
53. Events: Birthday Ball 2000

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores how Winonans participate in parties to raise money for Winona Community Memorial Hospital in Winona, Minnesoto. Guest: Kim Schwab, Sarah Gaybrick, Bonnie Woodford, and Barb Hansen.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-1, 2000.
54. Events: BK 5K PR Run

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores this Rotary Club sponsored event around Lake Winona to raise money for the refurbishment of the Lake Lodge. Guests: Mike Bernatz, Tom Gort, Beth Bussian, Nathan Carmack, John Styba, Heidi Wisniewski, Bob Kierlin.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-7, 2002.
55. Events: Candlelight Dinner & Cabaret

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the history of and visits this formal evening event at St. Mary’s University. Guests: Larry Gorell, Gary Diomandes, and guests of the Candlelight Dinner

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-9, 2003.
56. Events: Christmas Art Walk

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours local studios and visits with local artists who describe the artwork they display for sale at Christmastime. Guests: Daryl Anderson, Lynette Power, Julia Crozier, Linda Dennis, Kathy Rchardson, Colen Richardson, Walken Ratajczyk, Mary Denzer, Yarrow Brown, Berandette Mahfood

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, EH-2, 2005.
57. Events: Dakota Gathering

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores what the Dakota Gathering at the foot of Sugar Loaf, or Wapasha’s Cap, was about and how the Dakota Native Americans are planning to bring their traditions back to Winona. Guests: Danny Seaboy, Ambrose Littleghost, Leonard Wabasha,

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-10, 2004.
58. Events: Dakota Native American Homecoming

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth joins Winonans as they welcome back the original inhabitants of the city’s land and participate in their traditions. Guests: Danny Seaboy, Ambrose Littleghost, Leonard Wabasha, Ramona Stately, John Borman, Tim Breza, Rod Steiner, Edward Lohnes, Pat Big Eagle
59. Events: Family Day Part 1 & Paddle for Life Part 2

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth continues to explore the celebrations for Winona’s Capital for a Day, which include art activities for the family at Lake Winona. Guests: Bernadette Mahfood, Sabana, Uranja, Emerald May Hulsing, Aidene Echelard, and Julia Crozier.

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, EH-9, 2008.

In the Paddle for Life episode, Joyce Woodworth follows Winona’s participation in a paddle event on Lake Winona to honor environmentally concerned ideas for the future. Guests: David Train, Chad Ubl, State Senator Sharon Ropes, Lydia Shlittler, State Representative Gene Pellowski, Joselyn Frei, St. Stan's students and Bluffview Montesorri students

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, EH-10, 2008.
60. Events: Frozen River Film Festival

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns about the purpose of the festival and about the films presented. She also listens to the “Planet Walker” who presented his story at the festival. Guests: Diane Stevens, Kay Peterson, Dr. John Francis, Margaret Shaw Johnson, Liz Haywood, Chef Paul Sieman. Vicky and Joe Price

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, EH-12, 2009.
61. Events: Grand Excursion Part 1 & 2

Joyce Woodworth

In this 2 part episode Joyce Woodworth explores the history of the original Grand Excursion of 1854 and the events in Winona for the 2004 Grand Excursion when 17 Steamboats passed or stopped along the Winona Levee. Guests: Thousands of Grand Excursion Visitors

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-11, 2004.
62. Events: Holiday Happiness

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth joins Nora Naas and Irene Renk, hospital volunteers, as they showcase the Holiday Happiness Sale that raises money for a great cause. Guests: Nora Naas, Irene Renk, and Winona Hospital Volunteers. Guests: Nora Naas and Irene Renk

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-16, 2004.
63. Events: Holiday Lighted Parade

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases Winona’s Christmas Nighttime Parade and the story behind it. Guests: Cindy Westby and Bev Keiper

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-17, 2004.
64. Events: International Day at St. Stan's Part 1 & Part 2

Joyce Woodworth

In these two episodes Winona State University (WSU) international students introduce the St. Stanislaus Elementary School students to their cultures. Guests: Teri Markos, Students of St. Stan's School, WSU International Students, Mrya Ilcheva, Amari Mishiri

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, EH-15, 2009.
65. Events: Karate

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth talks with people from age five to ninety who practice Karate for fitness, self-defense, and respect. Guests: Judy Richter, Sensei Fumio Demuira, Walker Robeson, Rich McCluer, Fritz Speck, John Walsh, young students of Winona's Karate Dojo

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, EH-4, 2007.
66. Events: Mini Meet Part 1 & 2

Joyce Woodworth

In this two-part episode, Joyce Woodworth learns about the mini cooper and follow along with a Winona-hosted gathering of over two hundred mini automobiles and their owners for the National 50th Anniversary celebration of the little car. Guests:Karl Jenstad, Dave Walker, Howard and Howard II Flemington, Mike Preest, Robert Overdorff, Ron Nist, Jackie Hardy, George Farr, Tara Lynn Preep, Marlin Holtz, Mary Jane Sobeck, Darren Haines, Brian Smart, Mick Keenoy, Pat Marshall, Roger "The Hat", Joan Leong, Neil Grant, Steph and Ryan Quirk, Nick Lainier, Tim Glowczewski, Hannah Glowczewski

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, EH-14, 2009.
67. Events: Morrie Miller Golf Tournament

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns about one of Winona’s finest high school athletes and how a fundraiser in his name saved the athletic program in the Winona School District.Guests: Stuart Miller, Jerry Miller, Cindy Miller, Sara Miller, Jacob Miller, Jim Bambenek, Dick Karnath, Dave Hazelton, Hugh Miller, Dave Keller, Paul and Michael Durand, Pat Bowlin, Roger Hemker, Ann Baker, Danny Rivers, youth football players, Cindy Donahue, Mark Winter,

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, EH-1, 2005.
68. Events: River City Ballroom Dancers

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth joins a group of dancers at the Winona Athletic Club to have fun and learn some dance steps.Guests: Stan Brietlow, Jennifer Brietlow, Marci and Jeff Van Fosson, Madelin and Nick, Chris Carroll, Adam and Noah, Frank and Sonya, Kim and Joe

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, EH-11, 2008.
69. Events: Rivertown Shuffle

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the Rivertown Shuffle, a moving event involving hundreds of people on a candlelit Lake Winona path that raises money for cancer research. Guests: RuthAnn Rofler, Brian Zabrowski, Terri Bauer, Attendees of the Rvertown Shuffle

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-2, 2000.
70. Events: Sights & Sounds of Summer 2004

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases the regular summertime events in Winona as well as the new events that occurred in the summer of 2004. Guests: Brother Louis DeThomasis, Superintendent WAPS Paul Durant, WSU President Darrell W. Krueger (crowd: WSU Faculty Drake Hokanson, Gretchen Cohenour), Dieter Melimonka, Mike Allen, Fred Benning

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-14, 2004.
71. Events: Spirit 200, Parts 1, 2, & 3

Joyce Woodworth

Joyce Woodworth celebrates the 200th show in this three-part history of the “Spirit of Winona” and “Spirit of the Heartland”. This special starts with the very first introductory four-minute show from 2000 to the present with an explanation of the types of shows seen weekly on Channel 25, HBC/TV Winona.Guest: Mary Malloy

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, EH-8, 2008.
72. Events: Square Dancing at Schniepp's Bar

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns what Schneipps Bar and a group of square dancers from “Friendship Set to Music”, a square dancing TV show aired in Minneapolis, have in common. Guests: Friendship Set to Music dancers from Minneapolis, Dick Reuter, Connie Greenhurst, Kirsten and John Lamar, Bob Wolff, Ardus Vining

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, EH-5, 2007.
73. Events: St. Charles

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases St. Charles Minnesota, its history, and the 97-year-old man who began “Gladiola Days”, their yearly celebration. Guests: Laura Kirby, Carl Fischer, Rick Schaber, Bill McCabe, Bernard McNab, and Residents of St. Charles, Minnesota.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-13, 2004.
74. Events: Victorian Fair

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores this event sponsored by the Winona Historical Society that includes activities and crafts from the Victorian Era. Guest: Mark Peterson.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, E-3, 2000.