Alexia Kemper has signed a letter of intent to attend Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville, IA, and plans to be a member of their golf team. The signing was witnessed by Adrian High School Coach Rob Williamson, her parents, Chris & Mindy Kemper, her brother Collin Kemper, and her future golf coach, Jarvis Weber. Congratulations, Alexia on choosing Iowa Lakes!
Brad Krogman of Maple Grove spent a weekend in the home of Tom & Mary Krogman. Tom & Brad enjoyed duck and pheasant hunting.
It has been a busy couple of weeks for Jackie Wieneke. On Saturday, Oct. 28th, she attended the wedding ceremony of her grandson Matthew Kirchner and Amber Johnson at The Barn in Harrisburg, SD. The weather was a bit chilly but it was a beautiful day for a wedding. Matthew is the son of Angie (Jason) Beek of Inwood, IA, and Amber is the daughter of Dan & Lindi Johnson of Tea, SD. The Kirchners purchased the acreage formerly owned by Sylvester and Ellen Vortherms east of Lismore. Jackie had a nice surprise when Kim Cox attended the wedding along with Jackie’s grandson, Joshua Wieneke and Addie Cox. On Saturday, November 4th, Jackie accompanied Matt, Amber, and Payton to Yankton, SD to attend the baptism of Nora Kirchner at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church after 5:00 Mass. Nora is Jackie’s second great-grandchild and the infant daughter of Brandon & Jenn Kirchner of Yankton. Brandon is the son of Angie (Jason) Beek of Inwood, IA, and Jenn is the daughter of Wade & Karen Pogany of Pierre, SD. On Sunday, November 5th, Angie & Jonathan Beek and Jackie attended the confirmation of Tori Wieneke at St. Columba Catholic Church in Iona. Tori is the daughter of Troy & Connie Wieneke of Slayton. It was a busy time but time spent with family is the best and so worth it!!
The First Presbyterian Church will hold their annual soup & dessert dinner on Sunday, November 19th, at the Lismore Legion Hall. The country store will open at 10:30 and serving begins at 11:00 a.m. Throughout the day a silent auction will be taking place, cookie walk, and country store. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend this free will offering event.
The Lismore Legion hosted the annual Nobles County Veterans Day supper on November 11th, at the Lismore Legion Hall. The event was open to the public and was well attended by 2nd District members consisting of Adrian, Bigelow, Brewster, Dundee, Ellsworth, Lismore, Round Lake, and Worthington. Bruce Loosbrock, Sons of the American Legion member, was the speaker for the evening. Bruce’s speech titled “THEY SERVED” detailed the alarming statistics of the Vietnam conflict. Gloria (Wieneke) Carlberg entertained the group with a medley of songs before leading everyone in singing the anthem of each branch of the armed forces. County Commander Dennis Strassburg was on hand to M.C. the event. The evening ended with TAPS while everyone remembered those who had died in service to our country.
It is a tradition for the area Catholic Daughters to hold a Mass for their deceased members each November. Masses have been held in Lismore, Wilmont, and Adrian. The three courts join together in Unity and Charity and celebrate with one Mass, which was held at St. Anthony on Tuesday, November 7th. Members from Court St. Bernard #886 of Lismore, Ct. Madonna #839, and Court Santa Maria #247 gathered to recite the names, remember, and pray for their sisters who have gone from this world. Refreshments were served following the service. Thanks to the Chaplain of the three courts, Fr. Colletti, for celebrating this special Mass with the Catholic Daughters.
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet on Wednesday, November 15th, at 7:00 p.m. Kris Weidert will provide lunch and Roxanne Kemper will provide the Bingo prizes. Items on the agenda include the feather party and their Christmas donations.
The American Legion Auxiliary of Lismore will be hosting BINGO at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne on Monday, November 20th at 2:15 p.m. Carpool meets at Legion Hall and leaves at 1:45 p.m. The Auxiliary will be also be hosting BINGO at the Adrian Country Cottages Assisted Living on Wednesday, November 22nd at 2:30 p.m. Carpool meets at Legion Hall and leaves at 2 p.m. for Adrian.
Jackie Wieneke hosted the annual gathering of deer hunters on Friday, November 3rd, serving burgers & brats on the grill and bowls of homemade chili. Attending were: Troy, Eric and Nate Wieneke, all of Slayton; Matthew Kirchner, Lismore; Scott Nath and Eric Oye of Luverne; and Joe Hornstein of Adrian. It’s a nice tradition that Glenn started years ago (Troy thinks about 1979) and Jackie hopes to keep going in years to come.
A Veterans Day program was held at the Adrian High School gym honoring area veterans on Friday, November 10th. There were performances by the choir and band members, and color guards from Adrian and Lismore’s American Legion. Several Lismore veterans were treated to a luxury ride in a rented HUMMER limousine. The limousine was compliments of Adrian High School’s National Honor Society members and area businesses. Those veterans riding in style were: Veryl Stoffel, Darwin Veld, Earl Hebig, Bob LeBrun, Brent Feikema, and Chuck Hoffman. The guys were all smiles and truly enjoyed the experience. What a wonderful way to say “thank you” to all veterans for the sacrifices they made for us and for the price they paid for our freedom.
Taken from the Nobles County Democrat from May & June 1900, provided to the Wilmont Shopper by Audrey Brake was this tidbit: “We hear that the new town on the Burlington to be located on section 1, Lismore Township, is to be called Lismore, in honor of the township of that name. The town in Vienna Township, Rock County, has been christened Kenneth, in honor of the little son of J. A. Kennicott of Luverne. Rev. Father Hechenberger informs us that a new Catholic Church will be built at the new town of Lismore this fall. It is expected that the edifice will cost in the neighborhood of $3,000.”
