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Tag Archives: John Sharp
Mineral Point’s Giving Tree
Once there was an old oak tree. She lived in the Oak Savanna at the Mineral Point Elementary School. Whenever the children came out for recess she could see them in the distance. The tree wanted to be closer so … Continue reading
Posted in Family
Tagged Ivey Construction, John Sharp, Mineral Point School District, The Giving Tree
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Overheard at recess: “I love spinach”
The school year may be over, but the gardening season is just getting started. Thanks to the energy of community volunteers, school staff and a bunch of really excited kids, Mineral Point Elementary School is the proud new owner of … Continue reading
Posted in Food, General, Outdoors
Tagged Cummins, Farmers Implement, Garden, Ivey Construction, John Sharp, Julie Pompos, Mineral Point, Mineral Point Elementary School, Mitchell's Hardware, Mound City Bank, Oak Savanna, Ryan Fox, Sandstone Nursery, Shake Rag Alley, Shooting Star Farm, Super Snacks for Super Kids, Wisconsin
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Where Wisconsin Began
As many Mineral Pointers know, our town is the place “Where Wisconsin Began.” Specifically, Wisconsin began on High Street. On July 4, 1836 Governor Henry Dodge was sworn in here as the first Governor of the Wisconsin Territory. An official … Continue reading
Posted in History, Outdoors, People
Tagged 1836, Don Hawkins, Governor Dodge, Jim Bennett, John Sharp, Library Park, Mineral Point, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Territory
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Wisconsin Gardener in Mineral Point
Here’s the 6-minute segment of the Wisconsin Gardener on Mineral Point’s John and Jennifer Sharp. http://video.wpt2.org/video/2353385212 And, in case you misssed it, here’s a link to the HSB post on the Sharps.
Rock Stars
Mineral Point’s own John and Jennifer Sharp were recently featured on Shelly’s Ryan’s Wisconsin Gardener. Here’s a link to the 6-minute segment. These two artists and tireless community volunteers have created a garden that is something to behold. The garden surrounds … Continue reading
Posted in Outdoors, People
Tagged Gardening, Jennifer Sharp, John Sharp, Mineral Point, Rocks, Shelly Ryan, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Gardener
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High Street Beat 