Lismore News 3-21-18

Congratulations to Alexia Kemper for being selected as the girls Region 3A, Sub Region 10 Triple A award winner. Sponsored by the Minnesota State High School League, the Triple A honors students for excellence in Academics, Arts, and Athletics.  No one is more well rounded than Alexia when it comes to participation in those areas! She amazes everyone with her leadership in so many school activities, in addition to being involved in her church and community. Alexia is the daughter of Chris & Mindy Kemper and will graduate from Adrian High School in May.

March is “FOOD SHARE” month in Minnesota. The “food fight” competition between the Catholic Daughters and the Knights of Columbus is in full swing and has been extended through March 24th. Choose which organization you’d like to support and place your non-perishable food items, personal care items, or household items in the respective box at St. Anthony’s.  Remember EVERYONE wins—all items collected will benefit the local food shelves.  An evening of fun, food, and fellowship will conclude the competition.

Joyce Erdman and her daughter Gail Erdman of Primghar, IA spent from Thursday to Sunday in Gillette, WY at a motel with Jaxon and Nolan Jonas grandsons of Gail and Joyce’s great-grandsons. The boys enjoyed swimming and having fun with the grandmas.

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet on Wednesday, March 21st, at 7:00 p.m.  Patty Buysse will serve lunch and Laurie Wieneke will provide the Bingo prizes.

Brynn and Hadley Dammer spent their spring break in the home of their grandparents Ray & Shirley Wieneke.  The girls are the daughters of Rhonda and Troy Dammer of Ramsey.

Luann Nelson, Lindy and Larissa of Stanley, ND were weekend guests in the home of her mother, Doris Diekmann. Other weekend guests included Gene & Linda Diekmann of Savage.  On Saturday evening, they all attended a concert in Tracy where Lindy’s fiancé, Josh performed with the Jost Family Singers.  Others family members that attended the musical performance were: Tom & Lisa Diekmann of Lismore, Marcie Cowan of Iona, and Ginny Bertrand of Slayton.

Edith Blasius was baptized Sunday, March 18th, at St. Williams Catholic Church in Aurora, SD. She is the daughter of Waylon & Morgan (Lynn) Blasius. Proud Godparents are Uncle Nate Lynn and Aunt Kristen Konechne.  Little Miss Edith wore her mother’s baptismal gown, starting a nice tradition. An extended family reception was held at the community hall in Aurora following the ceremony.  Edith’s grandparents are Brad & Brenda Lynn and her great-grandparents are Bob & Jeanette Lynn all of Lismore.

The Easter Bunny is coming to Lismore on Saturday, March 24.  The fun begins at 10:00 a.m. (weather permitting) with a Easter Egg hunt at the city park.  The Easter Bunny will make his appearance at the Fire Hall at 10:30.  You can get your picture taken with him and he has a treat for you.  This is just one of the many events sponsored by the Lismore Booster Club.