The blood drive held in Harmony on November 29 succeeded in collecting 57 units of blood, despite the snow storm! There were 52 donors that presented, of which six donated Power Reds (two units). Congratulations to the following six donors who reached these milestones: Abraham Gingerich – 3 gallons, Daniel J. Gingerich – 7 gallons, Pam Hoppe – 8 gallons, Jane Montgomery - 8 … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotion – Tradition gives connection
By Pastor Bridget Sheely Racine/Wykoff/Sumner Center UMC I love Christmas! From when I was a child in the ‘70s to this day, Christmas has been that time of year that has awaken the fruits of Advent in my soul. Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. As a child this special feeling came in the form of learning and experiencing my family’s Christmas traditions. As another season of … [Read more...]
2022 Comes to an end
As the end of another year looms ahead A quick look back to how our soul was fed The world in turmoil with violence and fear As mass shootings happen to loved ones so dear A war in Ukraine for more than one season More innocent lives destroyed for no reason The ongoing pandemic along with RSV and flu Has darkened the halls of hospitals too Supply chain issues kept us … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, December 19 •Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 6 p.m. •Caledonia School Board, High School Room A154, 6 p.m. •Kingsland School Board, Elementary Conference Room, 6 p.m. •Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Spring Grove School Board, Media Center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 20 •Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. •Houston County … [Read more...]
Perspective
By Stan Gudmundson There is nothing new under the sun, the Good Book says. For eons that was essentially true in the way people lived and of human nature itself. Today, virtually everything has changed or is changing. Except for human nature. But people tend to view history as significant only over the time we, as individuals, live on earth. Consequently, we often lack … [Read more...]
Joseph “Joe” Alan Gathje
Joseph “Joe” Alan Gathje, 21, of Lanesboro, Minn., died December 12, 2022, in a work related accident. Joe was born May 2, 2001, in Rochester, Minn., to Alan and Rochelle (Drier) Gathje. He attended and graduated from Lanesboro Public School in 2019. He then attended Minnesota West and earned his associates degree in Powerline Technology. He was employed with Highline … [Read more...]
Janet Arlene Johnson
Janet Arlene Johnson, 88, of Dodge Center, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Fairview Care Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 19, 2022, at Faith Lutheran Church, 308 2nd St. NW, Dodge Center, with the Rev. Jessica Bakken Busch officiating. Visitation will be an hour before the service and lunch will follow. A private family … [Read more...]
Mark D. Keefe
Mark D. Keefe, 67, of Chatfield, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 11, 2022. Mark David Keefe was born October 15, 1955, in Rochester to Clement and Pauline (Follensbee) Keefe. He grew up in rural Chatfield on the family farm, and worked with his dad. He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1973. After graduation, he continued to work with his dad for many … [Read more...]
Carol Ann (Reining) Welscher
Carol Ann (Reining) Welscher, age 82, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on December 12, 2022, at her home. Carol was born January 14, 1940, in Caledonia to Frank and Sibyl (Saas) Reining. She graduated from Loretto High School in 1958. She was united in marriage to Bert Welscher on September 2, 1958, and Bert passed away December 1, … [Read more...]
Bonnie Jean Bakken
April 24, 1952 – December 10, 2022 Bonnie Jean Bakken, age 70, of Harmony, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022, at the Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital after a brief illness. Bonnie Schrandt was born on April 24, 1952, in Rochester, Minn., to John and Virginia (Fuchs) Schrandt. She grew up on their family dairy farm just outside of Stewartville, Minn. It was there … [Read more...]