The First Presbyterian Church of Lismore will be hosting a ‘Burger Feed’ at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 10th in the Lismore Park with music provided by The Cornerstone Quartet. This musical group consists of 5 performers who have been singing together for about 8 years. They sing at local churches in MN, IA, and SD. Members of the group are Kent Van’t Hof and Koni DeKam, both of Edgerton; Ron Christians of the Kenneth area; Myron Hulstein of Leota; and Jim Knips of rural Lismore. Everyone is invited to the “free will offering” supper and music! On Sunday, August 11th they will have their annual outdoor church service in the park beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Sunday’s update on Molly Jo Einck was that she has been opening her beautiful blue eyes and wiggling her little fingers and toes. They hope to have a plan on Monday about the Berlin mechanical heart. Please continue to pray for her and her parents, Mike and Melissa. She is such a little “warrior”. You can follow Molly’s journey at carringbridge.com.
The Lismore Fire and Rescue had great turnout for their annual fundraiser on Saturday evening. One couldn’t go wrong with “all-you-can-eat” BBQ pork or turkey! The soft-serve ice cream was a hit with the young and old. If you were lucky enough to win a prize at the event, that was an extra bonus! Thank you to all Fire and Rescue personnel for your service!
The Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, Louisiana has an August event of country tribute artists. Friday tributes were Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty, and George Jones. Saturday tributes included Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Kenny Rogers, and Dolly Parton. Local artist Gloria Wieneke Carlberg was honored to be selected for the Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, and Tammy Wynette tributes. Over 300 guests crowded into Mikko Theatre each night for the shows. A Nashville cover group, The Luther Lewis Band, backs all of the artists. Way to go, Gloria!
Karon Nagel entertained her grandchildren, Ashton and Abigail, for a few days this week. Their parents, Lynn and Kevin Schultz, met them in Mankato and they all returned to their home in Oakdale.
It’s not too early to mark your calendar for the St. Anthony Church Bazaar and Auction that will be held on September 8th. An excellent meal, fun games, unique auction items, and good company are a sure deal!
Happy 80th Birthday to Jerome Weidert on August 5th. The Weidert family gathered at the home of Jim and Kris Weidert to celebrate on Sunday, August 4th. Greetings may be sent to him at 16416 Durfee Avenue, Lismore, MN 56155.
The parking lot of the Adrian Hardware will be the site of a “Mini Flea Market” on Friday and Saturday, August 9th and 10th. This includes an estate sale and several local sellers. The Taco Truck will be onsite as well. If you want more information call 507-358-7190 and leave a message. Sounds like a fun time!!
The families of Bob, the late Ed and Melvin Lutmer gathered for their biennial Lutmer picnic. The Bob and Mary Carol Lutmer family hosted the noon picnic at the Adrian lower park on Saturday, August 3rd. There was a record attendance this year as all first cousins were on hand. Those attending from the Ed Lutmer family were: Pauline Lutmer of Arden Hills; Kathy Poslusny of Big Lake; Tom and Jackie Lutmer and Jessica and Katie and Steve Lutmer, all of the Metro area. Those attending from the Bob Lutmer family were: Bob and Mary Carol Lutmer and Jim Lutmer, all of Adrian; Mark and Dana, Zach and Nick Lutmer of Rock Rapids, IA; Mike and Deb Lutmer of Omaha, NE; Doug & Cheryl Lutmer of New Hope; LeAnn and Merlin Sawyer of Brandon, SD and Sam Sawyer of Sioux Falls, SD. Attending from the Melvin Lutmer family were: Dave and Joyce Kanten of Fulda and granddaughter, Olivia of Belle Plaine; Gary Lutmer and his wife, Roxy Scholl of St. James; Tim Lutmer of Alexandria; Rick and Linda Lutmer, Katie Lutmer and Adam and Nicole Lutmer, all of Omaha, NE; Rick and Linda Bartl of Aberdeen, SD; Will, McCall and Sutton and Cutler Lutmer of Sioux Falls, SD; Christy Preuss of Adrian; Dylan Johnson of Brandon, SD; Lori Delano and Doug Woolridge of Annandale; Randy and Barb Lutmer of Louisville, KY; Bruce and Ruth Lutmer of rural Leota; Debby and Frank Wieneke, Patty and Mike Buysse and granddaughter, Alyx, Cody Lutmer, Jeff Lutmer and Dave and Deb Lutmer, all of Lismore.
Guests in the Ken and Vickie Leinen home this weekend were: Kait, Colt and Urijah Bullerman of Adrian; McKenna Leinen and baby Harlow of Sioux Falls, SD; and Jen, Josh Xxander and Kylar Gehloff of Stewartville, MN. Xxander enjoyed his extra days alone spent with Grandpa & Grandma and the little cousins enjoyed playtime together. They all attended the Fireman’s Fundraiser on Saturday evening.
The Lismore community was saddened to hear of the passing of Pam Simpson. Pam’s arrangements are pending at this time. Our sympathies to her family.
