Were you able to read the great story about Bill Loonan, which was featured in the Worthington Daily Globe’s “Hometown Heroes” special insert last weekend? Bill has been the general manager of the Lismore Cooperative Telephone Company since 1989 and continues the history of innovation that began in 1907. What began as a simple telephone connection evolved into cell phones, and recently fiber optic cable was installed in our area. That wireless network will eventually bring high speed internet to the entire county. Construction on the towers will begin this summer. Bill has seen lots of changes throughout the years. There is bound to be more changes as Lismore Telephone continues to move forward and keep up with new technology. Pretty amazing when you think that it all started with four farmers wanting to talk to each other 110 years ago!
Congratulations to Megan Sauer, daughter of Barry & Kerry of rural Lismore on her Senior Artist Exhibition reception to be held on Thursday, April 6th at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato. The exhibition is called EAT. PRAY. DESIGN.
Deb Lutmer accompanied her sister-in-law Ruth Lutmer of Brooklyn Park to a surprise retirement party for Ed Hoffman in Sioux City, IA on Saturday evening. Ed’s wife Mary and daughter Amanda planned the party and many family and friends were there to wish him well. Gerald & Sheryl Kottmann, formerly of Lismore and now living in Hubbardston, MA, probably travelled the farthest to surprise Ed. Congratulations on your retirement, Ed…and happy belated birthday!
The Lismore Cooperative Telephone Company will hold its annual stockholders meeting on Wednesday, April 19th at the American Legion Hall. Three directors will be elected and the financial report for 2016 will be reviewed. Lunch and door prizes follow the business meeting.
The Lismore American Legion Family (American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, & Sons of the American Legion) is again taking applications for their memorial scholarship. Interested applicants should visit the website: lismorepost636.com for an application and to read the qualifications. Applications are due by May 1st. The scholarship will be announced at the Memorial Day program. For more information or a paper application, please contact Darwin Veld or any Legion, Auxiliary, or SAL member.
Lacy Weidert, daughter of Jim & Kris Weidert will be the guest of honor at a bridal shower on Saturday, April 8th from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the Lismore Legion Hall. Lacy is the bride-to-be of Jeff Osborn.
The Lismore Booster Club will meet on Wednesday, April 12th to make prepara-
tions for the Easter Egg Hunt and to discuss Lismore Old Home Day Activities.
The Adrian Parish Cluster of 11th grade confirmation classes have performed the Shadow Drama of the crucifixion of Christ for many years. If you have never attended, you really should! It is truly inspirational and a perfect Lenten activity for you and your family. Check it out on Wednesday, April 5th at St. Anthony’s church. People of all faiths are welcome!
Mark your calendar now for spring clean up on Wednesday, May 3rd. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of spring clean up to remove unwanted and unused items from their property.
The Easter Bunny is coming to Lismore on Saturday, April 15th at the Lismore Park and Lismore Fire Hall. Weather permitting there will be an Easter Egg Hunt in the city park at 10:00 am. At 10:30, the Easter Bunny will make his way to the Fire Hall where he will hand out some candy and you can have your picture taken with him. This is just one of the many events the Lismore Booster Club sponsors throughout the year.
