William “Bill” Littlejohn, age 100, of rural Decorah, died Friday, September 23, 2016 at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel, Minn. Bill was born April 17, 1916 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Melvil and Iona (Garrett) Littlejohn. He graduated from the Ottumwa High School in 1933. While in high school, he worked in a restaurant and a music store. It was at the music store where his … [Read more...]
Red Cross urges blood and platelet donations during National Preparedness Month
ST. PAUL, MN (Sept. 19, 2016) — The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood and platelets this fall to help restock the shelves following a significant summer shortage to ensure an adequate blood supply for patients in need. Through the first two weeks of September, the Red Cross is down more than 10,000 donations from what is needed to replenish the blood … [Read more...]
Mabel Class of 1951 reunites
On September 9, 2016, 11 members of the Mabel graduating class of 1951 met at the Mabel Community Center for some good visiting and reminiscing. In attendance, pictured above are, front row: Doris Johnson Westby, Eunice Smith Williams, Neil Soltow, Doris Mohney Randall, and Pat Johnson Dahl. In back: Dale Stroud, Douglas Street, Merle Peterson, Jerald Holland, and Alvin Forde. … [Read more...]
Mabel City Council hears noise complaint from resident
Mabel Resident Lois Suckow asked that the council take action to address the loud noises coming from the American Legion and the On/Off Sale Bar. She had spoken at the August council meeting as well, but reported that the situation has not changed. Mayor Westby spoke to the owners of both establishments after last month’s meeting, and they agreed to be sure that all of … [Read more...]
Coty Vickerman
Coty Curtis Vickerman, age 29, of Mabel, Minn., died Tuesday, August 30, 2016 near Hesper, Iowa from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Coty was born July 21, 1987 in Decorah, Iowa to Lori Vickerman and Albert Monson. In 2005 he graduated from the Spring Grove High School and then from the HVAC program at Western Technical College in La Crosse, Wis. He had been … [Read more...]
Nelson family reunion held in Mabel
The 31st annual Nelson reunion was held at the Historical Barn in Mabel on August 7, 2016. It was hosted by Mervin Nelson and family and special friend, Donna Donlan. Sixty-five family members were present. A potluck meal at noon, wagon rides, and a lot of visiting were enjoyed by all. Family members traveling the farthest came from Colorado, the Twin Cities, Mason City, … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton School preps for upcoming school year
At their August 16 meeting, the Mabel-Canton School Board approved the hiring of elementary teacher Laura Vatland, paraprofessional Kim Underbakke, music teacher Kimberly Svanoe, and paraprofessional and SAC coordinator Amanda Jensen, all for the 2016-17 school year. They also accepted the resignation of music teacher Katie Larson effective immediately and thanked her for her … [Read more...]