6a00d8345425e269e2019aff74b45a970b-500wi locust picThe conference will be held October 11 & 12 at the Oaks Steak House in Decorah.  The main program is Friday October 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  From 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 we tour downtown Decorah and eat at Mabes at 5:30 p.m.  At 7:15 p.m. there is a Native American Exhibit at the Amdal-Odland building across from Vesterheim.  Saturday we tour some schools, eat in Spillville and end up at the Norman Borlaug home.

A highlight of our conference is a silent auction of a painting by Doug Eckheartof the Highlandville School.   It will be on display at Doug’s gallery from September 12 until October 10, 2013.  The winner will be announced Friday aternoon October 11 at the Oaks Steak House.  Doug’s gallery is located at 107 W Water St., Decorah.  Put bid with name, address, phone in envelope at Doug’s gallery.

Submitted by Paul Hexom