“I can’t believe I lived this long to begin with,” Mabel librarian Donna Johnson laughed. Johnson celebrated her 90th birthday on April 8 and has no plans to retire from her job as library director at the Mabel Public Library anytime soon. “Everybody asks when I think I’ll retire. I tell them when it isn’t fun anymore.” Johnson began working at the Mabel library 24 years … [Read more...]
Area artist’s creations bring cheer
An artistic flare seems to have always been a part of the life of Luanne (Wentworth) Peterson, so it is no surprise she is able to take a skein of yarn and create beautiful and useful stocking hats which are donated to cancer patients and others experiencing medical trials. Luanne has been known in the Harmony area as the hard working farmer and wife of the late Lloyd … [Read more...]
“Reflections” showcases Womanhood Within Water
Lanesboro Arts presents “Reflections,” a photography exhibit by Rhea Pappas of underwater pictures. The exhibit opens with an artist reception on Saturday, August 18, 2018, from 6-8 p.m., and runs through October 18, 2018. The reception will include wine and hors d’oeuvres, as well as live music. Always free and open to the public, the Lanesboro Arts Gallery is open seven days … [Read more...]
Wedding
Kingmixay ~ Pfremmer Melissa Ann Thaut Kingmixay and Joseph (Joey) Eric Pfremmer were joined in marriage at 5 p.m. on Monday, June 18, 2018, during a small ceremony in Mesa, Ariz., with Melissa’s closest family and Joey’s closest friends. Melissa is a native of Mesa, Ariz. Joey moved to Arizona in the summer of 2008, but is originally from Harmony, Minn. The bride is the … [Read more...]
The Working Mom
Taking the time It seems like many people are reciting the same phrase about trying to “take the time” to get something done or to spend time with someone. The time in the day is often filled with work commitments, children’s school and athletic activities, upkeep of our homes, and daily chores and we try to carve out time around all of that busy time to maintain cherished … [Read more...]