Military personnel are unsung heroes whose sacrifices for their country make it possible for hundreds of millions of people to enjoy freedoms that many people across the globe do not have. In recognition of those sacrifices, many people want to show their appreciation to both active and retired servicemen and women. Fortunately, there are many ways to do just that. • Pitch … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Case Ardell Johnson Oliver would like to welcome his new brother! Case Ardell Johnson was born on September 26, 2019, to Guthrie Johnson and Jessica Karlson of Harmony, Minn. He weighed 8 lb, 1 oz and was 19 1/4 inches, born at 6:14 a.m. Grandparents are Mark and Cindy Johnson of Peterson, Minn., and Dean and Laurie Feine of Rushford, Minn. Great-grandfather is … [Read more...]
’58 Cardinals, winners still
Back in 1958, the Harmony High School Cardinals football team achieved something extraordinary. The team had a perfect 9-0 season. And it’s even more extraordinary when the circumstances are considered. Team member Richard Kiehne coordinated a reunion of the team and cheerleaders, and their spouses. The get-together was held at his home in rural Harmony just before they … [Read more...]
Chatfield Band invites new members
If you play an instrument and would like to join a vibrant community band, you are hereby invited to join the Chatfield Brass (and woodwind) Band. Rehearsals have begun and are on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Chatfield Elementary School band room. Prospective members are encouraged to visit and join at any time. Instrumentalists that haven’t played since high school or … [Read more...]
A Goodly Heritage
By Wenda Grabau Heritage is a big part of each person’s life. It is defined, in The World Book Dictionary, as “What is or may be handed on to a person from his ancestors, such as land, a trait, beliefs, or customs; inheritance:” Our inheritance does, indeed, include all of that. Our farm has existed for 163 years. We have spent but a short time in its history. We … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Emerlee Pamela Williams Emerlee Pamela Williams was born Sunday, August 18, 2019, 9:15 a.m. at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse, Wis. She is the daughter of Jordan Williams and Courtney Johnson of Mabel, Minn. Grandparents are Jeff and Peggy Williams of Mabel, Minn., and Richard and Pam Johnson of Peterson, Minn. Great-grandmothers are Eunice Williams of Decorah, Iowa, … [Read more...]
Fourth winner of the summer
Katie Harstad of Preston, Minn., stands next to her brand new Grizzly 40 Cooler she won in a recent contest. On August 31, 2019, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the fourth prize giveaway drawing of the summer, which was a brand new Grizzly 40 Cooler. As the magazine celebrates 34 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The Driftless … [Read more...]
Engagement
Dols ~ Schaaf Deb Knoepke of Preston and Sean Dols of Fountain proudly announce the engagement of their daughter Leah Dols to Corey Schaaf, son of the late Stacie Schaaf and Dennis Kuhlow of St. Paul Park, Minn., and Curtis and Sima Seaver of Bloomington, Minn. Leah is currently attending medical school at Midwestern University in Chicago, with the goal of becoming a … [Read more...]
Preston/Fountain Class of 1957
The Preston/Fountain Class of 1957 recently held their 62nd Class Reunion at the Branding Iron in Preston. A very special guest was former teacher Eleanor Palmer. Those attending the reunion were, seated in front, left to right, Carol Gartner Painter, Joyce Prinsen Nagel, Eleanor Palmer, Lorraine Stapelkamp Daly, and Kay Rindels Boice. Standing in back, left to right, are … [Read more...]
A Goodly Heritage
By Wenda Grabau In horse and buggy days, country roads did not need long sweeping corners to get folks to town. Roads followed an acreage and made short, tight corners. One such road passed by our farm in days gone by. During that time, our ancestors planted a windbreak alongside the road. To get tall trees for the windbreak, young small trees were planted and needed … [Read more...]