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News Briefs/Notices

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Allie Larson receives Helen Keller Award

Lion Allie Larson received the Helen Keller Award at the 5172 Business meeting at the 2013 Mid Winter Convention in Mankato in March. In 1925 Helen Keller challenged the Lions of the world to become Knights of the Blind. Since 1960, the Lions of Minnesota have continued to meet the challenge of Helen Keller by establishing and supporting the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank. This year the efforts of the Lions of MN, research breakthroughs in diseases of the retina, molecular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, and other blinding eye diseases and infections are making a difference in the rest of the world. This is a highly prestigious award. Congratulations to Allie from the Ellendale Lions Club.

Ellendale Farmer’s Market opens June 1

The Ellendale Area Farmer's Market will begin on June 1, located next to the Municipal Liquor Store in Ellendale. The market runs every Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. Interested vendors should contact Dan Sorum at 688-0514.

Mormon Tabernacle Choir tickets remain

There are still some tickets available for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on June 20. We will leave the Ellendale School at 5:20 pm. Cost is $56 Please register with NRHEG Community Education by May 31.

Bloodmobile to be in Waldorf June 4

The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the Waldorf Community Center June 4 from 1-7 p.m. The need is great. Please plan to give. Call 239 2461 for a reservation or walk in after 3 p.m.

LTO announces 2013 scholarship recipients

Little Theater of Owatonna is pleased to announce its 2013 Veta Alexander Little Theatre of Owatonna Scholarship winners. They include Andrew Malo, son of Kevin and Angie Malo; Katherine Schroepfer, daughter of Gerald and Mary Schroepfer; and Spencer Verteeg, song of Brent and Beth Svenby. All three are Owatonna High School seniors. These scholarship winners will be acknowledged at the Owatonna High School Academic and Scholarships Awards Night, Wednesday, May 29. Recipients will also be recognized on opening night of the LTO summer production, the thought-provoking musical, Jesus Christ Superstar, Thursday, June 20.

Albert Lea fireworks fundraiser May 31

The Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce and KATE\KCPI radio are holding their annual Fireworks fundraiser on Friday May 31, 2013 beginning at 6 a.m. Chamber staff, KATE staff and volunteers will be standing on the corner of Broadway and Main collecting donations for the 4th of July fireworks display. The goal for the 4th of July fireworks fundraiser is $16,000. If you are unable to stop by and would still like to make a donation, there will be buckets placed at the following businesses throughout the county:

• Geneva Bar & Grill, Geneva

• Jordahl Meats, Manchester

• Village Café, Hartland

• Nielsen’s Cenex, Hartland

• Citizens State Bank, Glenville

• Gopher Stop, Clarks Grove

• Produce State Bank, Hollandale

• Produce State Bank, Albert Lea

• KATE Radio, Albert Lea

• Hanson Tire, Albert Lea

• Shell Food Mart, Albert Lea

• Thornecrest, Albert Lea

• Trumble’s, Albert Lea

• Albert Lea Convention & Visitors Bureau

• Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce

Donations can also be mailed to: Fireworks Fund, 2580 Bridge Avenue, Albert Lea, MN 56007.

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