With hope in her heart and the steering wheel in her hands, Joanne Andersen ventured to the north last week Thursday, destination Isanti, MN. She arrived safely at the home of her son, Peter and Omuma, his wife, in time to celebrate with granddaughter, Belle on her birthday. The world has been notified that there is a teenager with all the trimmings in this house. Friday morning, the wilds of the Twin Cities road system were once again traveled as Joanne journeyed on to the next stop, Mankato, MN. Joanne met up with her daughter, Athena, and family: husband Wade, and son, Gavin who traveled from Sioux Falls to attend performances of Cabaret at Minnesota State University. One of the students learning and acting in Cabaret was Athena’s daughter, Brooklyn. This group of students gave a marvelous performance, aided by the students doing supporting work involved with the production. Following the second chance to see the show Saturday afternoon, Joanne returned home. She was glad it wasn’t a dark and stormy night because the Tsuchinshan ATLAS comet was brightly visible after sunset in the western sky as she drove home.
A week ago Saturday afternoon several family members gathered with Jeane Van Veldhuizen at the Prairie View front porch for a fun time of visiting. From Sanborn were John, Donna and Kim Farrell and dog Sadie, and Harriet Van Veldhuizen. From Sioux Falls was Shari Pyle. Also there were Dale and Marilynn DeBoer of Sibley and their daughter, Marianne Hols of Eastland, TX.
Saturday afternoon Harriet Van Veldhuizen attended the wedding of Katie McKee and Tate Leslie held at the Community Reformed Church in Sioux Falls. Others attending from Sanborn were John, Donna and Kim Farrell and Ryan and Nancy Van Dyke. A reception and dance were held at the Brandon, SD Holiday Inn Event Center.
Sherryl Tressler, along with her daughter, Rae Lyn Paulson, made a trip to Coralville. This trip was to celebrate Jade Paulson’s birthday. Jade and Gage Butler were great hosts.
Crafts Class was held at St. John’s Lutheran Church fellowship hall last week Saturday with five people in attendance. Deco mesh flowers and wreath arrangements were made.
Saturday Caleb and Shania Buren of Granville, hosted a birthday party for their son, Bentley on his second birthday. Guests were relatives and friends. He received many fun gifts.
Nancy Iverson and Betheny Buren were Friday morning brunch guests in the home of Shania Buren and Bentley at Granville.
Rex and Debbie Raymond brought supper Saturday night after bowling, to Ross Raymond at Spirit Lake. He was caring for 10-year-old Kate, daughter of a friend.
Jeff Dasen of Scottsdale, AZ arrived late Monday evening for a visit in the Charlotte Dasen home.