By Pastor Nissa Peterson Chatfield and Root Prairie Lutheran Churches At the beginning of Holy Week, the church prepares to experience the stories of Jesus’ walk to the cross. These stories can be really uncomfortable to experience. For those of us with young children, we wonder how our kids might be scared by the stories, and ask really hard questions that we don’t … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson Early Childhood Programs – Where We Play to Learn and Learn to Play!
Rushford-Peterson offers many opportunities for early childhood aged children and their families. Our ECFE classes are open to birth to five-year-olds. Parents and children attend themed classes together! Classes meet on Thursday evenings from 6-7:15 p.m. and Friday Mornings from 8:15-9:30 a.m. Mrs. Heather Grigg also takes her ECFE on the go and shares her amazing activities … [Read more...]
Donald Meyer
Donald Meyer, 81, died peacefully at his home, with his family by his side on March 26, 2024. Donald is survived by his wife Eleanor Meyer, his two daughters, Tamera Ringhand and Lynn Olson, his sons Jonathan, James, Matthew and Chris Meyer; his sister Karen Moga, and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Donald was born on March 8, 1943, to Paul and Jennifer Meyer, … [Read more...]
Herbert “Herb” Kristian Highum
Herbert “Herb” Kristian Highum, 95, of Rushford, died Sunday, March 24, 2024, at his home in Rushford. Herb was born October 2, 1928, in Rushford to George A. and Gertie (Vaagen) Highum. Herb and Ruby Tweten were married on October 4, 1952, and made their home on the Highum family farm in Arendahl Township. Herb and Ruby farmed for many years before retiring to their home in … [Read more...]
Sandra Lee (Pettit) Zander
Sandra Lee (Pettit) Zander was born on January 8, 1943, in Cokato and raised in Howard Lake, Minn. After graduating from high school, she moved to the Twin Cities to work. Sandy met Leroy Zander, on leave from the Marines, during a mutual family event. When Leroy was recovering in Chicago after being wounded in Vietnam, Sandy traveled many times from Minnesota to Chicago … [Read more...]
Norma Jean (Pruka) Jorde
Norma Jean (Pruka) Jorde, age 84, of Rushford, Minn., died Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Valley View Health Care in Houston, Minn. Norma was born November 10, 1939, in Winona, Minn., the daughter of Frank and Clara (Wenzel) Pruka. She was united in marriage to Harley Jorde in 1955 at St. John’s in Hart, Minn. She was a homemaker, and also worked for Rush Products for several … [Read more...]
Nuisance Insects Appearing in Homes
By Katie Drewitz University of Minnesota Extension, Preston and Caledonia The warmer than usual temper-atures this winter has led to a prolonged season of nuisance insects. These insects include cluster flies, box elder bugs, sowbugs, multicolored Asian lady beetles and more. Fortunately, these insects are harmless, although they can be annoying, especially when many of … [Read more...]
How to Keep Animals Safe Outdoors
Fresh air and sunshine can do wonders for the body and even the soul. People realize this, which is why outdoor activity is encouraged; staying indoors all the time can quickly sap energy levels and diminish mood. What is good for human beings also may be good for pets — within reason, of course. Domestic companion animals can benefit from time in the great outdoors. It … [Read more...]
Wondrous Love
By Pastor Pam Seebach Harmony, Mabel, and Newburg United Methodist Churches The dictionary defines “wondrous” as inspiring a feeling of wonder or delight. When I think about the season of Lent, I can find wonder, but I do not find delight as I consider Jesus’ last days or weeks on earth. Spoiler alert: Jesus dies! but then he is resurrected! There is an American folk … [Read more...]
Tips to Make a Yard Less Attractive to Ticks
Backyards are ideal places to spend warm afternoons soaking up some sun. Lazy days in the yard are a big part of what makes warm weather seasons like spring and summer so appealing. But those afternoons can quickly go off the rails when an unwelcome visitor makes its presence known. Ticks can be found throughout the world, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … [Read more...]