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Christmas Eve guests at the Earl Erickson home were Mr. and Mrs. Greg Erickson of Evansville, Andrea Erickson,
Albany, Austin Erickson, Minneapolis, Greg Jonathan Erickson, West Fargo, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ziegelman, Lake
Ida, Trent Ziegelman, Garfield, Barb, Caleb, Logan and Ashton Slavik, Garfield, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Ruckheim,
Audrey and Isaac, Parkers Prairie. As usual, the youngest of the group were very entertaining, and a whole lot of
eating went on.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Erickson, Kay Erickson, Kim Erickson, Lois Erickson, Mr. and Mrs. Greg Erickson, all of
Evansville attended the funeral service for Betty Johnson at Henning, on December 31. Betty’s surviving siblings
are Kathlyn Hanson and Earl Erickson.
Mrs. Earl Erickson visited Earl Erickson at Bethany Community in Alexandria on Christmas Day and on New Year’s
Day.
On December 22, George Belmore was up bright and early making his famous popovers. Breakfast guests of
Ferlene and George that morning were, Barb Parkin, Carolyn and Darrell Anderson and Geri Burros. There is
nothing like popovers right from the oven, spread with Honey Butter! !
Christmas guests of Geri Burros were, Graig Jacobson, his fiancee, Becca Dykstra and Kendra, Jillian, and
Gaven. They were in Evansville from December 23-27, which gave the children lots of time for sledding. They don’t
have hills like ours in Rock Valley, IA!
Geri Burros celebrated a second Christmas in Sioux City, IA on Jan. 1, at the home of Galea Jacobson and
Nathan. Other guests were, Travis and Bobbi Klemme, Devyn and Jettsyn, Sioux City, Adam Simoni, Spartanburg,
SC, Kurt Brinkman, Salt Lake City, UT, Graig Jacobson and Becca Dykstra, Kendra, Jilly and Gaven, Rock Valley,
IA, Eric Jacobson, Sheldon, IA and Amber Jacobson, Sioux Falls, SD. This was the first time the whole family had
been together since October of 2007 and this time was precious to “GG”, which is the families name for Geri (The
longer version is “Grandma Geri.”)
New Years Eve guests of Carolyn and Darrell Anderson, to play “Pegs and Jokers”, and devour goodies were,
Marilyn and Lyle Sanstead, Barb Parkin, George and Ferlene Belmore, and Deb and LeRoy Shea.
Marlys and Harlan Englund’s children hosted a combination Housewarming and Birthday Party, on December 29
to celebrate their new home and Marly’s 70th birthday, (No longevity, YET!) Relatives, (and there are a lot of them)
and friends, Gust as many) attended the open house where food and conversation flowed freely.
Ferlene and George Belmore spent Christmas in with his family in Minneapolis. They made the trip safely despite
the bad weather. George is not one to miss a party!
Marlys and Harlan Englund entertained their family at a homemade Soup Supper on January 10.
Alvin and Marian Johnson spent Christmas Eve at Sheri Johnson’s in Ramsey. Anita came to Evansville to get
them. The Wencls came over to Sheri’s for supper and gift opening. But they left early as the streets were so icy
from the storm. Christmas Day, they all got together at the Wencl’s in Ham Lake. Douglas Wencl was home from
school in Fargo and Jeffrey from Norfolk, VA. Sheri drove Alvin and Marian and Marlys Paulson (who had been
visiting Kenny Paulson) back to Evansville on Dec. 26. They drove through a terrible white out by Clear Lake and
were glad to get home. .
Christmas Eve guests of Jan and Lyle Olson were Julie and Terry Aasness, Deb Johnson, Chris, Gretchen and
Layne Johnson, Evansville, Dallas and Hannah Bordson, Rachel Aasness and Jesse Anderson ofAlexandria.
Christmas Day dinner guests were Gordon, Lynette, John, Patrick and Minnetla Rohloff, Ashby. Sounds like Jan
has been up to her old tricks preparing a lot of delicious meals for her family.
Guest of Jan and Lyle Olson on New Years Day were Jason Olson, Ashley, and their baby Elizabeth. They were all
guests of Julie and Terry Aasness and family for dinner. The word is, Julie has inherited her mother’s kitchen
expertise.
On Saturday, January 2, Deb Johnson and Michelle Swift visited at Lyle and Jan’s. They wanted to admire
Elizabeth. That afternoon, Jason, Ashley and Elizabeth along with Grandma Michelle and Grandpa Mark Swift
drove to Wendell so Elizabeth could meet her other set of great grandparents Charlotte and Vernon Swift.
Adam and Nikki Gack and Levi were visitors at Jan and Lyle’s Sunday afternoon, January 2 before
heading back home to Bemidji.
Tuesday, January 11, Jan and Lyle entertained (imagine that). Ferlene Belmore, Julie and Terry Aasness, Brant
and Royce Aasness, Dallas and Hannah Bordson and Rachel Aaness were all guests. The following day, Ferlene
Belmore reciprocated and made Belgium waffles for the Olsons for lunch. When George came home from
Minneapolis on Thursday and found out he had missed kraut and sausage on Tuesday evening and waffles on
Wednesday, he really complained!
Evening dinner guests of Lyle and Jan on January 12, were Chris and Gretchen Olson and Layne. It seems, Great
Grandpa Lyle and Layne had a lot of playing to catch up on.
Tidbits from Evansville Senior Living: Greg Lehrke played his concertina in the Senior Living
dining room shortly before Christmas. All the residents enjoyed his music very much.
Jeff Tweeter also played at the same place, for the same people between Christmas and New Years. He played
Christmas Carols and tunes on his aoustic guitar and was very entertaining.
Thursday, January 14 visitors of Ruth Frykman were Susie Johnson,. Roberta Radil and Joanne Navertil of
Alexandria and Dorothy Johnson, Evansville. These ladies also stopped to see Donna Johnson at the Evansville
Care Center. Later in the day Margaret and John Schroeder,
Alexandria visited Ruth.
The Junior Choir from St. Lukes Church in Garfield, sang for the residents of Evansville Senior Living on January
3rd•
DeeLores Whalin celebrated her 80th birthday on January 4.(We’ll call that longevity.) Guests were the folks from
the Senior Living apartments, Hermina Whalin, George and Ferlene Belmore, and Daryl.and Carol Johnson .
Lorraine Juul’s granddaughter, Laura Juul as been accepted at the Georgia University Medical.
Laura is the daughter of Dick and Pauline Juul of GA.
The ladies at the Senior Living apartments have been enjoying Bingo on Saturday evenings in the dining room.
Sue Anderson treated the Senior Living folks to goodies twice during the Holidays. Once at
Bingo she served Christmas goodies and juice and at another, hors d’oeuvres (very good) and
coffee and juice.
Senior Living folks want to remind everyone that they play whist on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in
the dining room and all are invited. They have lots of room and the coffee pot is always on!
Les and Jeff Tweeter spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with their mother, Sarah. Jim and Rhonda Tweeter
were visitors on Sunday the 27th• She received Holiday calls from Julie Tweeter in New Orleans, LA and Richard
Jr. in Douglas WY. Incidentally, Julie is quite torn about who to cheer for at the upcoming Vikings game on Sunday!
Sharon Denardo and Marlys Paulson also visited Sarah Tweeter during the Holidays.
Back to news about town. Allen and Karen Howell and Dale and Corrine Stinton decided this was the year for
them to spend a month of the winter in FL. They left shortly after Christmas. Of course, this is the year the south
had unseasonably cold temperatures so it was too cold to enjoy the outdoors for awhile. In fact, they reported that
the tropical fish were slowly dying. The beach at Sanibel Island was closed one day to clean up the fish on the
beaches that had died and were brought in by the tide. The last word received though was that the temperature
was back up to 70 degrees and they’d finally gotten out the shorts and tee shirts .
News from the Belles: Guests of Dorothy Kammerer on January 10 were Joel and Pam Kamholz, Alexandria.
Dorothy played for Pam and Joel’s wedding in 1996 so it was an enjoyable occasion for the three to remember.
The Arabella residents enjoyed a Pizza Party in the dining room Friday, January 8.
Pastor Loren and Thelma Spaulding will be moving to a Twin City suburb shortly so they will be closer to their
sons. Arabella Manor residents wish them Godspeed though they will be missed.
Pastor Irv Arnquist was at Arabella Thursday morning officiating at the monthly Communion Service for those
residents who wished to participate. This observance takes place the second Thursday of each month and
everyone is welcome.
Christmas Eve guests at the Earl Erickson home were Mr. and Mrs. Greg Erickson of Evansville, Andrea Erickson,
Albany, Austin Erickson, Minneapolis, Greg Jonathan Erickson, West Fargo, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ziegelman, Lake
Ida, Trent Ziegelman, Garfield, Barb, Caleb, Logan and Ashton Slavik, Garfield, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Ruckheim,
Audrey and Isaac, Parkers Prairie. As usual, the youngest of the group were very entertaining, and a whole lot of
eating went on.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Erickson, Kay Erickson, Kim Erickson, Lois Erickson, Mr. and Mrs. Greg Erickson, all of
Evansville attended the funeral service for Betty Johnson at Henning, on December 31. Betty’s surviving siblings
are Kathlyn Hanson and Earl Erickson.
Mrs. Earl Erickson visited Earl Erickson at Bethany Community in Alexandria on Christmas Day and on New Year’s
Day.
On December 22, George Belmore was up bright and early making his famous popovers. Breakfast guests of
Ferlene and George that morning were, Barb Parkin, Carolyn and Darrell Anderson and Geri Burros. There is
nothing like popovers right from the oven, spread with Honey Butter! !
Christmas guests of Geri Burros were, Graig Jacobson, his fiancee, Becca Dykstra and Kendra, Jillian, and
Gaven. They were in Evansville from December 23-27, which gave the children lots of time for sledding. They don’t
have hills like ours in Rock Valley, IA!
Geri Burros celebrated a second Christmas in Sioux City, IA on Jan. 1, at the home of Galea Jacobson and
Nathan. Other guests were, Travis and Bobbi Klemme, Devyn and Jettsyn, Sioux City, Adam Simoni, Spartanburg,
SC, Kurt Brinkman, Salt Lake City, UT, Graig Jacobson and Becca Dykstra, Kendra, Jilly and Gaven, Rock Valley,
IA, Eric Jacobson, Sheldon, IA and Amber Jacobson, Sioux Falls, SD. This was the first time the whole family had
been together since October of 2007 and this time was precious to “GG”, which is the families name for Geri (The
longer version is “Grandma Geri.”)
New Years Eve guests of Carolyn and Darrell Anderson, to play “Pegs and Jokers”, and devour goodies were,
Marilyn and Lyle Sanstead, Barb Parkin, George and Ferlene Belmore, and Deb and LeRoy Shea.
Marlys and Harlan Englund’s children hosted a combination Housewarming and Birthday Party, on December 29
to celebrate their new home and Marly’s 70th birthday, (No longevity, YET!) Relatives, (and there are a lot of them)
and friends, Gust as many) attended the open house where food and conversation flowed freely.
Ferlene and George Belmore spent Christmas in with his family in Minneapolis. They made the trip safely despite
the bad weather. George is not one to miss a party!
Marlys and Harlan Englund entertained their family at a homemade Soup Supper on January 10.
Alvin and Marian Johnson spent Christmas Eve at Sheri Johnson’s in Ramsey. Anita came to Evansville to get
them. The Wencls came over to Sheri’s for supper and gift opening. But they left early as the streets were so icy
from the storm. Christmas Day, they all got together at the Wencl’s in Ham Lake. Douglas Wencl was home from
school in Fargo and Jeffrey from Norfolk, VA. Sheri drove Alvin and Marian and Marlys Paulson (who had been
visiting Kenny Paulson) back to Evansville on Dec. 26. They drove through a terrible white out by Clear Lake and
were glad to get home. .
Christmas Eve guests of Jan and Lyle Olson were Julie and Terry Aasness, Deb Johnson, Chris, Gretchen and
Layne Johnson, Evansville, Dallas and Hannah Bordson, Rachel Aasness and Jesse Anderson ofAlexandria.
Christmas Day dinner guests were Gordon, Lynette, John, Patrick and Minnetla Rohloff, Ashby. Sounds like Jan
has been up to her old tricks preparing a lot of delicious meals for her family.
Guest of Jan and Lyle Olson on New Years Day were Jason Olson, Ashley, and their baby Elizabeth. They were all
guests of Julie and Terry Aasness and family for dinner. The word is, Julie has inherited her mother’s kitchen
expertise.
On Saturday, January 2, Deb Johnson and Michelle Swift visited at Lyle and Jan’s. They wanted to admire
Elizabeth. That afternoon, Jason, Ashley and Elizabeth along with Grandma Michelle and Grandpa Mark Swift
drove to Wendell so Elizabeth could meet her other set of great grandparents Charlotte and Vernon Swift.
Adam and Nikki Gack and Levi were visitors at Jan and Lyle’s Sunday afternoon, January 2 before
heading back home to Bemidji.
Tuesday, January 11, Jan and Lyle entertained (imagine that). Ferlene Belmore, Julie and Terry Aasness, Brant
and Royce Aasness, Dallas and Hannah Bordson and Rachel Aaness were all guests. The following day, Ferlene
Belmore reciprocated and made Belgium waffles for the Olsons for lunch. When George came home from
Minneapolis on Thursday and found out he had missed kraut and sausage on Tuesday evening and waffles on
Wednesday, he really complained!
Evening dinner guests of Lyle and Jan on January 12, were Chris and Gretchen Olson and Layne. It seems, Great
Grandpa Lyle and Layne had a lot of playing to catch up on.
Tidbits from Evansville Senior Living: Greg Lehrke played his concertina in the Senior Living
dining room shortly before Christmas. All the residents enjoyed his music very much.
Jeff Tweeter also played at the same place, for the same people between Christmas and New Years. He played
Christmas Carols and tunes on his aoustic guitar and was very entertaining.
Thursday, January 14 visitors of Ruth Frykman were Susie Johnson,. Roberta Radil and Joanne Navertil of
Alexandria and Dorothy Johnson, Evansville. These ladies also stopped to see Donna Johnson at the Evansville
Care Center. Later in the day Margaret and John Schroeder,
Alexandria visited Ruth.
The Junior Choir from St. Lukes Church in Garfield, sang for the residents of Evansville Senior Living on January
3rd•
DeeLores Whalin celebrated her 80th birthday on January 4.(We’ll call that longevity.) Guests were the folks from
the Senior Living apartments, Hermina Whalin, George and Ferlene Belmore, and Daryl.and Carol Johnson .
Lorraine Juul’s granddaughter, Laura Juul as been accepted at the Georgia University Medical.
Laura is the daughter of Dick and Pauline Juul of GA.
The ladies at the Senior Living apartments have been enjoying Bingo on Saturday evenings in the dining room.
Sue Anderson treated the Senior Living folks to goodies twice during the Holidays. Once at
Bingo she served Christmas goodies and juice and at another, hors d’oeuvres (very good) and
coffee and juice.
Senior Living folks want to remind everyone that they play whist on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in
the dining room and all are invited. They have lots of room and the coffee pot is always on!
Les and Jeff Tweeter spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with their mother, Sarah. Jim and Rhonda Tweeter
were visitors on Sunday the 27th• She received Holiday calls from Julie Tweeter in New Orleans, LA and Richard
Jr. in Douglas WY. Incidentally, Julie is quite torn about who to cheer for at the upcoming Vikings game on Sunday!
Sharon Denardo and Marlys Paulson also visited Sarah Tweeter during the Holidays.
Back to news about town. Allen and Karen Howell and Dale and Corrine Stinton decided this was the year for
them to spend a month of the winter in FL. They left shortly after Christmas. Of course, this is the year the south
had unseasonably cold temperatures so it was too cold to enjoy the outdoors for awhile. In fact, they reported that
the tropical fish were slowly dying. The beach at Sanibel Island was closed one day to clean up the fish on the
beaches that had died and were brought in by the tide. The last word received though was that the temperature
was back up to 70 degrees and they’d finally gotten out the shorts and tee shirts .
News from the Belles: Guests of Dorothy Kammerer on January 10 were Joel and Pam Kamholz, Alexandria.
Dorothy played for Pam and Joel’s wedding in 1996 so it was an enjoyable occasion for the three to remember.
The Arabella residents enjoyed a Pizza Party in the dining room Friday, January 8.
Pastor Loren and Thelma Spaulding will be moving to a Twin City suburb shortly so they will be closer to their
sons. Arabella Manor residents wish them Godspeed though they will be missed.
Pastor Irv Arnquist was at Arabella Thursday morning officiating at the monthly Communion Service for those
residents who wished to participate. This observance takes place the second Thursday of each month and
everyone is welcome.