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The FieldHouse re-opens; to become Butler’s Steak and Ale in a month
September 03 2009 – 20:37
Norman Butler, owner of the downtown Northfield eating and drinking establishments, the Contented Cow and Chapati, has taken over the FieldHouse Sports Bar & Grill in the River Park Mall on Water St. in Northfield, MN.
The restaurant, Butler’s Steak & Ale, will remain The FieldHouse for another month while he changes the menu and applies for a new liquor license under the new name. Meanwhile, I’ll be working with Norman and Julie Bixby to get the web site in shape ASAP. Here are a few photos I took earlier this week:
The FieldHouse is open as of Friday, Sept. 4 at 5pm. Temporary hours will be Wednesdays through Saturdays, 5pm to midnight and Sunday brunch, 9am to 3 pm.
Northfield growing … again – next Politics and a Pint (12 July 2009)
July 10 2009 – 10:34
On Thursday morning the Northfield EDA discussed a new proposed development west of town. This development would require bringing in 456 acres of Bridgewater land, mostly tilled/tillable farmland. There are several concerns about this location, and a discussion is appropriate. See reference maps below to become familiar with the land we are discussing, then see the other references for details of this proposal.
We’ll talk, and think, and consider how this fits with the various visions of what this area is. Next, at Politics and a Pint at the Contented Cow.
Details:
What: Lively discussion and good company
Where: Politics and a Pint at the Contented Cow in Northfield Minnesota
When: 6-7:30PM, 12 July 2009
References:
- LocallyGrownNorthfield discussion group.
- Google maps of the area.
Freedom!
July 02 2009 – 11:04
Freedom of speech
Freedom! Let’s talk about freedom and whether we have lost sight of this valuable target in our efforts to be safe, fed and housed. Are we trading our essential freedoms for false securities?
Bring thoughts, bring posters, bring signs and join us in this most important celebration. Sure, we give Thanks in the fall, and we celebrate the changing of the four seasons, but this celebration of freedom must come first in our hearts, just as freedom must come before peace, and peace must come before justice. Though the mob calls for justice first (no peace without justice), they do so at risk of their political souls (think of the French revolution, how’s that working for ya?).
So, let’s get warmed up for a rousing debate: Can we have peace or justice without freedom? And what freedom(s) do we mean?
See you at the Contented Cow on Sunday for the next Politics and a Pint.
Details:
What: Lively discussion and good company
Where: Politics and a Pint at the Contented Cow in Northfield Minnesota
When: 6-7:30PM, 05 July 2009
Memorial Day Weekend 2009 (24 May 2009)
May 24 2009 – 11:58
Yesterday I bought my 2009 buddy poppy. Buddy poppies are put together by veterans for sale before Memorial Day each year. They have special significance for me. I remember my grandfather, a World War I vet, and his poppies. He would be visiting with us in Rochester, and as the time grew near he would start to get antsy. “I’ve got to get back to the [veteran's] home. Got to make my poppies.” I missed the chance to talk with him about his time in the war, but did get to learn my lessons about poker, raising puppies and raising kids. And as recently as yesterday I was missing him and my dad as I tore down an old workbench.
So, we’ll be remembering our veterans this Memorial Day weekend, at the next Politics and a Pint.
The fine print:
What: Politics and a Pint
Where: The Contented Cow, Northfield
When: 24 May 2009, 6-7:30PM
Mother’s Day … no politics this day. 10 May 09
May 10 2009 – 09:45
We presume that most of our gentle Politics and a Pint Players have Mothers, or are Mothers, or know a Mother they love, and we therefore declare this day a day without politics.
Next week … back to the fray.
Potpourri and headlines … 26 April 2009
April 25 2009 – 13:26
This week we will just sort of see how everyone is doing, I’d like to repeat a little story on a local politician (who will be left nameless) and a local issue relating to the stimulus package, then move on to discuss the state of the world with respect to the debate over torture. We won’t talk so much about whether we did or didn’t, but more about whether we should or not.
The stimulus package … are we stimulating the wrong economy? Do we really want to restart the consumption-based economy just because it generates more jobs in the short run? Can we really all make a living by selling each other our arts and crafts? And what does a local politician’s comments tell us about why we are in trouble deep?
Torture – is it ever justified? We’ll do some of those thinking exercises left over from high school or any ethics class. Consider the following references.
Code of Conduct: The new Code of Conduct is not a part of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Instead, the Code of Conduct is a personal conduct mandate for members of the American armed forces throughout the world.
Article I: I am an American, fighting in the armed forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.
Article II: I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.
Article III: If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
Article IV: If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information nor take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.
Article V: When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service, number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.
Article VI: I will never forget that I am an American, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.
Prisoner of War: (pow, or Pw), any person captured or interned by a belligerent power during war. In the strictest sense it is applied only to members of regularly organized armed forces, but by broader definition it has also included guerrillas, civilians who take up arms against an enemy openly, or noncombatants associated with a military force.
Hypocrosy? The old who knew what when?
The fine print:
What: Politics and a Pint
Where: The Contented Cow, Northfield
When: 26 April 2009, 6-7:30PM
References:
- http://www.theweek.com/article/index/95773/Nancy_Pelosi_and_waterboarding
- http://www.usmcpress.com/heritage/code_conduct.htm – code of conduct
- http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/477235/prisoner-of-war
April 08 2009 – 09:28
This weekend at The Cow we have Open Mic on Thursday with The Key at 7:30. Friday night we have the KGB Band- great music! Saturday we welcome back Joe and Ann of Fish Frye -more great music. Be sure to make The Cow part of your weekend plans.
Easter weekend is here … so the Rites of Spring rule the day 12 Apr 2009
April 08 2009 – 07:04
Politics and a Pint will not meet in a formal sense, though of course the gang should get together and talk about the moderator, who will not be there this week.