Community

The Watkins Players, along with Watkins Lions, Watkins Chamber of Commerce and several other groups and individuals, are once again deep into plans for Santa Day in Watkins. The festivities will all begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Watkins Village Hall. Watch for details in next week’s paper.

For many people, the approaching Christmas Holiday does not bring with it the joy and happiness that is advertised on television or in greeting cards. They may be facing a holiday after the death of a loved one or after a divorce. Perhaps they have been unable to have a child, or have suffered through…

Does your family doctor deserve recognition for a job well done? Does he or she care for patients in an extraordinary way? The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) wants you to tell us why your family physician should be named the 2005 Minnesota Family Physician of the Year. This award is presented annually to…

With the help of the Modern Woodmen of America’s matching fund program, local members of the fraternal financial services organization helped raise funds for Jerry Hoeft through a pork dinner and silent auction Saturday, Oct. 30. The event raised enough to get another $1,500 matched by Modern Woodmen’s home office. The money is intended for…

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT), in conjunction with the St. Cloud Area Planning Organization (APO) will host a public meeting to share information on the Draft Mn/DOT District 3 2008-2030 Long Range Transportation Plan. The first regional meeting will be from 1-3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at the St. Cloud Conference Center in the…

WATKINS — Congratulations to Marge Phillipp, who was chosen by the Hilltop Care Center Resident Council as the November Super Star of the month. Marge is a licensed practical nurse and has worked at the care center since April 2004. She enjoys her work because she likes getting to know new people, especially the friendly…

The Stearns County Board of Commissioners and St. Cloud Mayor John Ellenbecker have proclaimed Nov. 14-21 Restorative Justice Week in conjunction with international recognition of the week. The philosophy of restorative justice recognizes illegal and other hurtful behaviors as violations of relationships between individuals and community members, not just as the breaking of rules or…

KIMBALL — Octoberfest, a German meal of potato soup, open-faced Reuben sandwich (yum!), beets and snickerdoodle cookies got October off to a good start. I can only lay claim to having a little bit of German in me, but I do so enjoy their delicious food. Octoberfest door prizes were won by Neil and Audrey.…

ASSE International Student Exchange Program is looking for volunteers to serve as area representatives. ASSE provides academic year exchange programs for students 15-18 years old who have met academic and character qualifications. Area representatives recruit and screen prospective host families, interview students to study abroad, and supervise the visiting exchange students in their community. They…

The Share! High School Exchange Program seeks families who want to host an exchange student for the spring semester. Boys from China, Vietnam, South Korea, Brazil and Colombia are waiting for hosts. Exchange students are ages 15 to 18. They will arrive in mid-January to attend high school for the spring semester. Students are screened,…