To the Editor, From my “echo chamber” I want to tell you about my “imaginary friend.” I’ve received Jesus as my Lord and Savior. I estimate that I have read about a third of the Bible so far, and have listened to a lot of good Bible teaching. You have read the Bible through three times and have rejected Jesus, though you agree with most of His teachings. Dear sinner friend, … [Read more...]
The haunted house
By Yvonne Nyenhuis One sunny day, my sister Vange and I set off on a great adventure. I was nine and Vange was thirteen. We were heading for the “haunted” house, a two-mile walk from our home, along Second Street Pike. When we arrived at our destination, we waited for a lull in the traffic and darted across the highway. There it was, a massive, dark, imposing stone … [Read more...]
Greenleafton Reformed Church hosting free Thanksgiving dinner
Greenleafton Reformed Church is hosting a free traditional Thanksgiving dinner November 24 starting at 11:30 a.m. Singles, couples, or families who are alone or unable to prepare their own meal are invited. Reservations are being taken now until November 14. People are invited to bring a non-perishable food item or a freewill offering, and all proceeds will be given to the … [Read more...]
Brad Boice to perform Elvis gospel hymns at Lenora Church
Brad Boice will perform Elvis gospel hymns and beautiful Christian music at the historic (1856) Lenora United Methodist Church on Sunday, November 6 at 3 p.m. This will be a festive and uplifting musical presentation at the old Lenora Church for the entire family! It will be fun! The Lenora Pioneer Church Society reaches out to invite everyone to come enjoy a beautiful … [Read more...]
Local attendance at NCCW convention in Indianapolis
Over 600 women from across our nation attended the National Council of Catholic Women’s (NCCW) convention in Indianapolis, Ind., September 7-10, 2016. The theme was “Instruments of Mercy.” The mission statemtent of NCCW is to act to support, empower and education all Catholic Women in spirituality, leadership and service. The council unites Catholic organizations of women, … [Read more...]
A View From The Woods ~ 10/31/16
Cider time Pressing apple cider is one of my favorite events of the year. Timing is crucial, because apples need time to ripen to their full potential and crispness, and they really like to get a nice hard frost to bring out the best flavor notes. Going against that goal of waiting is the fact that apples are dropping every day, and a bruised apple is not going to last … [Read more...]
Hours of hard work pay off
Seventeen youth from the Fillmore County 4-H Horse Project headed to the Minnesota State 4-H Horse Show on the weekend of September 16-19, 2016 in high expectation. They competed in 15 events, bringing home 11 ribbons and two trophies. (Each youth competes in their own age group for each event.) • Jackie Apenhorst-Horse Related, 1st place • Kjersta Hinz-Western … [Read more...]
Perennial forage reporting deadline November 15
PRESTON – Fillmore County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director, Tammy Martin, reminds producers that raise perennial forage to report these acres for 2017 by the November 15, 2016 deadline. In order to comply with FSA program eligibility requirements, all producers are encouraged to visit the Fillmore County FSA office to file a crop certification by the applicable … [Read more...]
Developing new markets will help MN corn farmers become the most sustainable and environmentally responsible in the U.S.
By Jerry Demmer Did you know that corn is an ingredient in more than 4,000 consumer products? Or that every gallon of regular unleaded fuel you put in your vehicle contains 10 percent ethanol made from corn? Yes, corn is used for more than just feeding livestock. It touches our lives in many ways, whether we’re brushing our teeth (corn is an ingredient in tooth paste), … [Read more...]
