Welcome to Bob Dolan, the new Ag loan officer at the State Bank of Lismore. Bob joined the staff in June and has a strong background in agriculture and banking. He grew up on a farm near Milroy and comes from a large family, so he fits right in with the community of Lismore! Bob currently splits his time working in Lismore and in Marshall where his wife Peggy works and lives; they are hoping to move to the area soon. The Dolans have three grown sons. Stop in the bank and say hello to Bob!
Cindy Veld and her mom, Mary Sites, spent the September 29th weekend in Rapid City, SD. They surprised Mary’s cousin on her 50th birthday on Friday evening. It was a surprise to EVERYONE when Cindy and Mary just “showed up” at the party! After lots of reminiscing, reacquainting, and shopping they returned home on Sunday evening.
Ct. St. Bernard #886 will lead the Rosary on Wednesday nights during the month of October beginning on October 3rd. Everyone is invited to come pray with them at 6:30 p.m. at St. Anthony’s.
The Ivan & Jean (Lorang) Vargas family of Dell Rapids, SD had the opportunity to meet Dr. Rick Ohye, the heart surgeon who repaired their daughter Phoebe’s heart. Dr. Ohye and other cardiologists from C.S.Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI were in Sioux Falls, SD and hosted a “meet & greet” for the little patients who have been referred to them. Ivan & Jean are grateful for Dr. Ohye and the other highly skilled surgeons who have repaired Phoebe’s heart…not once, not twice, but three times!! Mike & Melissa (Weidert) Einck echoed the sentiments of the Vargases. Their daughter, Molly, was also Dr. Ohye’s patient. They were present to thank the doctors who gave their daughter life and hope for the future. Phoebe and Molly are tough little girls who are the REAL heroes—they have battled through the surgeries and continue to amaze everyone with their strength and resilience.
Residents can begin to set out their unwanted and unused items this coming weekend. Fall clean up will be on Monday, October 15th. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this additional fall clean up before winter sets in. The same rules apply as for the spring cleanup. For more information, you may visit the city website at https://lismore.govoffice2.com. Let’s keep our community looking neat!
Ct. St. Bernard #886 is taking donations of new socks for all ages. A “tub” is located in the back of St. Anthony’s for the month of October. Thanks in advance for participating in “Socktober”!
Tony & Darla Parsley of Adrian are not only collecting winter coats but also accepting any warm clothing. Items may be dropped at their home on Maine Avenue.
Margee Keller of Crookston, and Jean Walker of Warren, were Friday overnight guests of Dave & Deb Lutmer.
The Catholic Daughters of Ct. Madonna #839, Ct. St. Bernard #886 and Ct. Santa Maria #247 and Habitat for Humanity have launched a partnership to support efforts to build homes for families in need. Each year, a house is built within the state of Minnesota with an estimated annual grant of $10,000. This year’s home will be built in Owatonna. The funding of this Catholic Daughter grant is made possible by the annual Gummi Bear fundraising project. Members of these courts will be handing out Gummi Bears after Mass on Saturday, October 20th and Sunday October 21st. Donations are appreciated.
Dale Diekmann of Ft. Myers, FL is spending time in Lismore, with his mother, Doris Diekmann, and his brothers, Tom & Jeff and their families. Dale enjoys helping out each year during the fall harvest. He was raised a “farm kid” and he’ll always be one…even if he lives in Florida!
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold their monthly meeting on the 3rd Wednesday, October 17th at 7:00 p.m. Brenda Loosbrock will provide the lunch and Cindy Fienhage will bring the BINGO prizes.
Jackie Wieneke spent time with her sister, Cheryl & Joe Deutsch in Downingtown, PA. The Deutschs wanted to surprise Jackie with a trip to Ocean City, MD, but those plans were thwarted by Hurricane Florence! The sisters were able to visit their brother Jeffrey Pensyl who has been hospitalized following cancer surgery. Jackie was also able to connect with other relatives at the hospital; Jeff’s wife Cheryl, niece Candace, nephew John and Sarah Pensyl and their children; and her niece Susan Devenny. Cheryl and Jackie also took a trip to Manasquan, NJ to see Chris and Dawn Devenny and son Liam. The Pocono Mountains near Stroudsburg, PA and the boardwalk at Delaware Bay, DE provided some sightseeing and lots of good food! Jackie’s brother Jim from the Twin Cities was able to join them as well. Jackie had a wonderful trip and her faithful companion, little “Gracie” had a vacation too…in Inwood, IA at the home of Angie and Jason Beek.
