Local Notices

We would like to thank everybody who helped with Santa Days Saturday, Dec. 12, and made it the success it was. Whether you worked or donated money, it is all greatly appreciated. Kimball Area Chamber of Commerce

Thank you to everyone who made the Red Cross Blood Drive at Watkins Dec. 16, so successful. Seventy-five units were collected which exceeded our goal of 70 units! Thank you to all those who came to give: the regular donors, six first-time givers, those who came who had not given in a while, and to…

The Kimball Dollars for Scholars will meet for the next monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 6, in the junior high commons area at the high school. All parents, retired persons, Kimball high school alumni and other interested individuals are invited to attend and become a part of this organization. All meetings are held once…

During this holiday season everyone is busy, but take the time to give of yourself by donating blood. The Red Cross Blood Drive is at the Watkins City Hall Wednesday, Dec. 16. Appointments are scheduled from 1 – 6:45 p.m. by calling Theresia at (320) 764-7251, Doris at (320) 764-5839, or Betty at (320) 764-9163.…

The Kimball Kruisers 4-H Club will have a Santa Store at the Kimball City Hall from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 12. Come shop for your Holiday gifts!! All kids and family members are welcome. Gift wrapping is available!

Gerry and Edi Lies celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner Dec. 5. They were married Dec. 15, 1949. If you would like to send greetings, their address is P.O. Box 5, South Haven MN 55382.

The Kimball American Legion Auxiliary will have a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at the Kimball Legion. There will be a $5 gift exchange and white elephant exchange. The deadline for giving for the Mitten Tree is Thursday, Dec. 17. They are seeking elementary-school sized, unisex colored mittens, caps, scarves, etc. Cindy…

Dave and Amy Klema of Kimball announce the birth of their son Thomas David, born Nov. 23, 2009. Thomas weighed 7 pounds 3 ounces, and he was 18 1/2 inches long. He was welcomed home by big sister Callie. Proud grandparents are Wayne and Brenda Klema of Kerkhoven, and Sonja Hawn of Sedan.

Has your Christmas planning got you hastled and harried? Do yourself a favor; attend the “Christmas Joy” brunch and watch your stress disappear, at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 10,at Reichel’s Catering in Annandale. Your spirits will be lifted with a Christmas sing-a-long and an uplifting message by flight attendant, Suzanne Berg, speaking on “Joy in the…

The Ostmark Lutheran Church, rural Watkins, will be participating in the Litchfield Area Holiday Tour of Churches from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, Ostmark will have a “Swedish” theme and will be serving refreshments such as Krumkaka, gingersnaps and gingerbread cookies, thumbprints and much more. Tours of the church will be available. Live…