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Letter to the Editor, Faribault Daily News, 11/22/09

Monday, November 23rd, 2009 | Author: danford

Letter to the Editor, Faribault Daily News, 11/22/09:

The Bible tells us that the Lord can make beauty from ashes (Isaiah 61:3).
On Wednesday, September 30th, tragedy struck our community when 12-year old Curtis Holter was struck and killed by a truck. The Holter family, his friends, classmates and school, his church & youth group, the entire community experienced a tragic loss. It left a great wound and there are still unanswered questions. Why him? Why now? How?
While we may never have all the answers we might look for, we can stand assured that the Lord knows all, including the depths of our pain.
The Bible also tells us that in all things God works for the good of those who love him (Romans 8:28).
Last Saturday, November 14th, at the Faribault Community Center, I was honored to witness ashes turning into beauty, good coming from tragedy. Curtis’ youth group from the Faribault Evangelical Free Church hosted a Celebrate Curtis Event, inviting students in our community to honor Curtis’ memory by celebrating some of the things he enjoyed most. Over 200 students were in attendance, along with many of the Holter family. There was lots of fun, laughter, games and prizes (thanks to all the area businesses who generously donated: Wal-Mart, HyVee, Nelsons, Taco Johns, Basilleos, Arbys, KFC, A&W, Bostons, Burkhartzmeyers, Dairy Queen, Jimmy Johns, Cinema 6, & the Bowling Center) as well as some tears and hugs. Sheriff Cook presented a certificate of valor to Curtis’ friend Jeff who stuck near him at the accident. Over 200 non-perishable food items were donated to the Faribault Food Shelf.
But what I was most impressed with was the way a community came together to honor this young man, support his family, and help our youth heal and grow. Through this tragedy we see glimpses of beauty. From this loss God is working out good.
Thank you to Faribault Park & Rec. for their support; to the Rice County Chemical Health Coalition and it’s mini-grant program; to Sheriff Cook for his encouraging words; to the Holter family for their servant hearts.

Dan Ford
Youth Pastor
Faribault Evangelical Free Church

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Happy Birthday

Tuesday, November 03rd, 2009 | Author: Bette Hoiland

Happy Birthday Curtis!

Tomorrow, November 4th, Curtis Holter came into this world. What a wonderful kid, and such a  joy to all who knew him. Happy Birthday Curtis, give your mom a sign that you are smiling down on her.

Always Loved and never forgotten.

Please feel free to leave your birthday wishes using the comment box below!

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Curtis Holter Memorial Event

Saturday, October 31st, 2009 | Author: Site Admin.

curtis_event

Come celebrate Curtis’ life!

The Faribault Evangelical Free Church Youth Group, along with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota are hosting an event in honor of Curtis. Those that knew Curtis and would like to get together and celebrate his life are welcome to attend!

Here are all the neat details you need to know:

What: An event for local children to get together and remember Curtis while swimming, playing video games and enjoying an evening of being together.

Where: Faribault Community Center

When: November 14th -from 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Cost: $5 or $4 with a canned donation.


All proceeds from this event are set on going to be put towards scholarships for the church’s summer mission trips, along with the canned food being donated to those in need.

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Faribault Middle School Remembers Curtis

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 | Author: Site Admin.

On Wednesday, October 13 friends, teachers, and administrative staff at the Faribault Middle School along with the friends and family of Curtis came together to dedicate a tree planted to memorialize the life of young Curtis. At this event the Holter family spoke words of thanks and students launched balloons as music was played in remembrance.

Photographs & Video by Cory Butler Jr.

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Friends Keep Curtis’ Memory Alive

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 | Author: Site Admin.

Article by: Corey Butler Jr.

FARIBAULT — Nearly one month after 12-year-old Curtis Holter was struck and killed by a pickup truck, those who knew him best are keeping his memory alive and well.

An event will be held on November 14 at the Faribault Community Center honoring Curtis. The event is hosted by his Faribault Evangelical Free Church youth group.

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota, which Curtis worked with, will also be involved in the evening.

The event is aimed at middle school students, but is open to anyone who knew Curtis and would like to celebrate his life.

Attendees will have the opportunity to swim, play video games, have access to the gym and compete in a paper airplane contest.

The $5 cost — $4 with a donation of canned food — will be put toward scholarships for the church’s summer mission trip. Curtis had previously gone on a mission trip and worked at a food shelf.

Curtis’ former baby sitter, Amanda Hoiland [along with boyfriend Jared Karow], also completed a project to keep Curtis in people’s thoughts.

Hoiland created the site CurtisHolter.org, where people can read stories about Curtis and post their own.

The Web site also gives an option to donate money in Curtis’ name to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota.

Earlier this month, the group dedicated a tree in Curtis’ honor at Faribault Middle School, where Curtis was a seventh-grade student.

What: Curtis Holter event for children

Where: Faribault Community Center

When: November 14 from 7-10 p.m.

Cost: $5 or $4 with a donated canned food

Web site: Read and share stories about Curtis at CurtisHolter.org

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