All dates, times, and locations subject to change
OCT. 1
UNITED WAY DAY OF CARING When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Catherwood Home Child Care Details: Help update, repair, landscape and organize Catherwood, the only childcare center in Austin that offers nontraditional daycare hours. To sign up or for more information, go to uwmower.org.
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R.U.R. (ROSSUM’S UNIVERSAL ROBOTS) When: 7-9:30 p.m. (2-4:30 p.m. on Oct. 8) Where: Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland Community College Details: In a factory that makes artificial people from synthetic organic material, “robots” may be mistaken for humans and can think for themselves. Introduced in 1921. Rated PG. Tickets available at Riverland.edu/ theatre. For more information, call 507-433-0595.
CALENDAR OF LOCAL EVENTS OCT. 5
FIRST THURSDAYS EVENT NO TRICKS! SPAM TREATS When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Spam Museum Details: Fall-themed party and pumpkin painting. For more information, call 507-434-6420.
OCT. 7
MASONIC PANCAKE BREAKFAST - GERARD SCHOOL BENEFIT When: 9 a.m. to noon Where: Austin Masonic Lodge Details: An all-you-can-eat pancake feed for $5 per person. Menu: pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee. OPEN HOUSE - MOWER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY When: Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Where: Mower County Historical Society Details: A guided tour of the Mower County Historical Society buildings and exhibits. Advance registration appreciated but not necessary. Free event, but donations welcome. For more information or to sign up, call 507-4376082 or email collections@ mowercountyhistory.org. Read more about the MCHS on pages 24-25. SECOND ANNUAL SPAMAZING RACE When: Oct. 7, 8:30 -11 a.m. Where: Hormel Corporate South parking lot, 101 North Main Street, Austin Details: $30 for a team of two people. Teams compete in a variety of challenges. Packet pick-up at 8:30 a.m, race starts at 9 a.m. Sign up at crowdrise. com/spamazing-race-2017. Same Day Registration is an option but T-shirts are not guaranteed. All proceeds go to Project Spammy. For more information, go to Facebook. com/SPAMazingRace.
OCT. 11
PETER AND WILL ANDERSON, LIVE JAZZ When: 7-9 p.m. Where: Knowlton Auditorium, Austin High School Details: Brothers Peter and Will Anderson are known for their unique renditions of classic jazz songs and innovative original music. Presented by the Austin Artist Series.
OCT. 12
LADIES NIGHT OUT: FAVORITE JERSEY When: 5-9:30 p.m. Where: Holiday Inn Austin Conference Center Details: A social fundraiser for women in business. A portion of the proceeds will go to scholarships for non-traditional Riverland Community College students. Social hour 5- 6 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., program and prize drawings at 7 p.m. Tickets $35 per person; tables can be sponsored. For more information or reservations, call 507-4374561. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
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CALENDAR OF LOCAL EVENTS OCT. 13-14
VINTAGE HOLIDAY AND ANTIQUE SALE When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 13th, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the 14th Where: Mower County Historical Society Lean more: Call 507-4376082 or email collections@ mowercountyhistory.org.
OCT. 21
FALL COUNTRY WESTERN SHOW - COLLIN RAY WITH SPECIAL GUEST STARS THE LARKINS When: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Knowlton Auditorium, Austin High School Details: Annual country western sponsored by the Austin Police Officers Association. Featuring country artist Collin Ray, one of the great voices of our time, with hits such as “Love, Me,” “In
This Life,” “Not That Different”, “If I Were You”, “My Kind of Girl,” “That’s My Story,” “I Can Still Feel You” and “I Want You Bad.” Also featured will be country pop duo The Larkins. For more information, call 507-437-9400.
OCT. 22
CEMETERY TOUR Where: Oakwood Cemetery Time and details TBD. Learn more: Call 507-4334243 or 507-437-6082. Email collections@mowercountyhistory.org.
OCT. 29
AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: SWINGIN’ AT THE SYMPHONY When: 2 to 4:30 p.m. Where: Knowlton Auditorium, Austin High School Details: Tickets are available at the Coffee House on Main Street and Hy-Vee. Learn more at austinsymphonyorchestra.org. Read more on pages 16-17.
NOV. 3-8
CALICO HUTCH QUILTERS RETREAT Where: Holiday Inn Austin
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Conference Center Details: Fun-filled days of quilting with friends, plus free demos, massage therapists, show and tell, door prizes, games and more. For more information, call 507-377-1163 or 507-433-8000.
NOV. 4
NORTHWESTERN SINGERS BENEFIT CONCERT When: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Where: St. Olaf Lutheran Church Learn more: Go to www. northwesternsingers.com.
NOV. 15-19
‘SHE LOVES ME’ When: 7 to 9:30 p.m. (2 to 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 19) Where: Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland Community College Details: A romantic comedy set in the 1930’s Rated PG. Tickets available at www.riverland.edu/ theatre. For more information, call 507-433-0595. Read more about the Riverland theater season on pages 18-19. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
WASHINGTON DC & GETTYSBURG FALL MYSTERY TOUR - ALL NEW 7 DAY TOUR! AUTUMN IN THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS
OCTOBER 14 - 20, 2017 OCTOBER 15 - 21, 2017 OCTOBER 24 - 29, 2017
$1169 $1079 $929
CHRISTMAS BRANSON
NOVEMBER 2 - 5, 2017
$629
DANIEL O’DONNELL, THE MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, THE BALDKNOBBERS JAMBOREE SHOW, MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS
CHRISTMAS BRANSON
NOVEMBER 9 - 12, 2017
$629
DANIEL O’DONNELL, THE TEXAS TENORS, A TRIBUTE TO ALABAMA, DIXIE STAMPEDE DINNER SHOW
CHRISTMAS BRANSON
NOVEMBER 16 - 19, 2017
$629
DANIEL O’DONNELL, A TRIBUTE TO FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS, LEGENDS IN CONCERT, PRESLEY’S COUNTRY JUBILEE
A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS IN NASHVILLE NOV. 28 - DEC. 3, 2017 $1229 HAWAII - GREAT WINTER GET-A-WAY JANUARY 6 - 14, 2018 $3999 FLORIDA FEBRUARY 4 - 17, 2018 $2369 DEEP SOUTH TEXAS MARCH 3 - 16, 2018 $2199 SPRING MYSTERY TOUR - ALL NEW 7 DAY TOUR! APRIL 10 - 16, 2018 $1099 MYRTLE BEACH & CHARLESTON, SC APRIL 21 - 29, 2018 $1449 NEW ORLEANS & LAFAYETTE, LA MAY 4 - 14, 2018 $1779 HOLLAND, MI TULIP FESTIVAL MAY 11 - 13, 2018 $479 ARK ENCOUNTER & CREATION MUSEUM MAY 16 - 20, 2018 $799 NIAGARA FALLS & TORONTO, ONT JUNE 12 - 17, 2018 $959 MACKINAC ISLAND, MI JUNE 15 - 17, 2018 $479 TRAINS IN THE COLORADO ROCKIES JUNE 21 - 30, 2018 $1609 CALGARY STAMPEDE & CANADIAN ROCKIES JULY 7 - 15, 2018 $1559 STARTING ALASKA - LAND AND 7 DAY CRUISE JULY 24 - AUG 4, 2018 AT $4849 NW CIRCLE & YELLOWSTONE AUGUST 2 - 17, 2018 $2649
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or as far as you can see, there is tasseled corn, with dryness edging along its foothold of ground, here along this gravel road, east of Lyle. Then, the fields change to the green-turninggold mature soybeans,the signal that the harvest is coming and with it, a change in seasons.
It will be soon. A few miles down this stretch, almost unexpectedly, Six-Mile Grove Lutheran Church appears, an anchor of faith and steadfastness, standing strong against the rural landscape. Continues on next page
Seven-Mile Grove Lutheran Church Pastor Scott Meyer shares a special moment with 6-year-old Brody Helle, one of the congregation’s youngest members, during communion at a Sunday service.
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It’s been here since 1868, almost 10 years after Pastor C. L. Clausen organized this congregation made up of Norwegian settlers who would farm this land, literally, for centuries. Tombstones that flank the church grounds on the east and west reflect the church’s Scandinavian roots. Markers with names like Gunderson and Peterson, Anderson and Helgeson, stand as eternal sentinels. Church history, it seems, is never far from view at Six Mile Grove. Its most visible reminders come from its people. “My great-grandfather laid the cornerstones of the church,” said Jim Sampson, as he chats after church. “And if you look behind those,” he said, pointing to the altar markings that say, “ “Behold the Lamb of God,” and “Who Takes Away Sin,” “They’re written in Norwegian behind there. We covered them up with English later.” There are other signs: Confirmation photos in the church foyer, some as early as 1899, remind visitors this church has been a rural mainstay since its founding. = = = t is a modest church whose beauty comes in its simplicity. Traditional
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One of the earliest photographs of a confirmation class is displayed in the church foyer. This was taken in 1899 -- note the almost entirely-female class. stained-glass windows, awash in church symbolism, are still vibrant, infused by the late summer light. The oak pews shine with its jeweled rays.
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two original paintings. The one on the left is the image of Jesus holding a lamb; on the right, Jesus is carrying the cross. The artist’s name is lost to the ages. Pastor Scott Meyer, sans robe, greets people at the door, taking time to hear about problems and concerns. When one woman walked in, she earned a hug from Meyer — after all, she was family and he’s known her for years. His ancestors were early settlers of both the Six Mile Grove church and its sister congregation, the Mona Lutheran Church. Just over the border into Iowa, Mona has been a parish partner for long as anyone can remember. Meyer also serves that congregation. “(My brother) Kurt tells me that my mother’s side helped found the Mona church, and my dad’s side, the Six Mile Grove church.” And, on this day, his dad, Loren, his sister-in-law, Paula, and his daughter, Clara, are also in attendance. The familiarity with the congregations is comforting to Meyer, although he frets that he cannot spend as much time with them as he would like. He has a full-time job at an Owatonna plant, so his time as pastor is only part-time.
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One of the two paintings inset into the church’s altar. The name of the artist is probably lost to history, but no less cherished by the congregation. Still, returning to minister to his home churches, “feels really, really good. I feel very much at home, feel a connection
eyer hurried to a back office when he realized the service would start. Pam Sampson — Jim’s wife, an organist for over 40 years — seats herself and begins. The order of service this Sunday follows a pattern as old as its beginnings, although one feels that early formality has given way to easy familiarity. Meyer returns to the front — this time robed — when he welcomes his flock to service, introducing visitors and wondering if a comment he had heard from his brother was true: “He told me that Six Mile Grove is the only church in Mower County to be located on a gravel road. Does anyone know if that’s true?” he asks, scanning the crowd. There was no hesitation from one member. “Yep,” and the service moved forward. The hymns — “Oh, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing,” “Great is Thy Faithfulness,” mainstays of rural worship, are sung with gusto. Prayers are read, recited, repeated, and petitions are raised. Meyer’s sermon is straight-forward, but current. Continues on next page
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He brings home concerns in light of the recent set of terrorist attacks overseas and at home. “(The news) is pretty depressing if you let it get to you, but the Gospel today is about prejudice,” he said, but then used the story from Matthew to illustrate how prejudice, if put in God’s hands, can be used for good. His sermon ends in petition, asking God for “peace in our lives and peace in our hearts.” Communion is offered at the rail, around which parshioners kneel, heads bowed.
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he two congregations merge for worship in the summer, attending half the summer in one church, and half the summer in the other. On Sunday evenings during a part of the summer, Mona hosts Sunday evening drive-in services, where you “honk for Jesus” to show your appreciation and worship is enriched with gospel music by a host of different bands. The popular event is held in July and August. Sampson’s wife, Pam, is the organist for the Six Mile Grove church. She has been playing organ Pastor Scott Meyer shares a laugh with Karen Helmbrecht before a recent service. Meyer has served the for 44 years, so she is the “newbie,” Continues after next page parish for two years.
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when you consider that Phyllis Helgeson is in her 90s and is the Mona organist of long standing. “People here are dedicated,” Pam said. “I feel comfortable here,” said Carol Rector. “I tried going to a church in Austin; I just didn’t feel like I belonged. Here, it’s different.” It does seem like everyone knows their fellow parishioners. Unlike some rural churches, its health is demonstrated by the 30 or so children who attend Sunday school here. “We have quite a few young families, and that is satisfying,”Meyer said. “Their parents and grandparents seem to have fond memories here and want their children to have that good Christian experience. I heard some talk about starting a Luther League — and that is something we haven’t had here for many years.” “We like the fact that there are lots of young kids,” said Brian Helle, as he sat in the fellowship hall
Wayne Hanson and Wanda Hanson, during a hymn sung at a Sunday service at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church. The church’s summer service includes the congregation from the Mona Lutheran Church. with his three children and dad, Jeff. Jef f said it is about more than the interest in Sun-
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day school. It reflects the steel of the hard-forged ties binding these parishioners together.
“It’s a good community, a close-knit community,” he said. “It’s a community that cares.” v
A DAZZLING DISPLAY OF STARS Looking for a dazzling sight this fall? Try the Sola Fide Observatory, just a few miles south of Austin on Hwy. 105. Austin’s premier stargazing opportunity is owned by the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. The observatory is open on select Saturday nights throughout the fall, which means people can get a great view most weekends. The observatory will open at:
PUBLIC VIEWING SCHEDULE Oct. 14 — 8 p.m. Oct. 28 — 8 p.m. (Moon) Nov. 11 — 8 p.m. Nov. 25 — 8 p.m. (Moon) Dec. 9 — 8 p.m.
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CALENDAR OF LOCAL EVENTS NOV. 18
THANKSGIVING FEAST FUNDRAISER When: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Holiday Inn Austin Conference Center Details: Annual fundraiser for the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. For more information, call 507-437-7519.
NOV. 23
THANKSGIVING BRUNCH When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Holiday Inn Austin Conference Center Learn more: Call 507-433-8000.
NOV. 24
CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY KICK-OFF When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Main Street, Downtown Austin
NOV. 28
CHRISTMAS IN THE NW When: 4-7 p.m. Where: 18th Avenue Northwest and surrounding area
NOV. 30
CHRISTMAS IN THE SW When: 4-7 p.m. Where: Sterling Shopping Center and surrounding area.
DEC. 5
CHRISTMAS IN THE EAST When: 4-7 p.m. Where: 11th Street Northeast and surrounding area.
DEC. 8
CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTY PRE-SALE BAKE SALE When: 4-6 p.m. Where: Mower County Historical Society Details: Get a head start with your holiday baking needs. For more, call 507-437-6082.
DEC. 8-10
‘A FAIRY TALE CHRISTMAS’ When: 7 p.m. (2 p.m. on Dec. 9 and 10) Where: Historic Paramount Theatre
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JAY C. HORMEL NATURE CENTER EVENTS For more information, call 507-437-7519 or email info@ hormelnaturecenter.org
• Oct. 13-14: Halloween Warm-Up, 6 to 9 p.m. • Oct. 17: Julie Westerlund Program, 7 p.m. • Nov. 2: John Duren Program, 7 to 8 p.m. • Nov. 28: Austin Utilities Program: Community Solar Project, 7 to 8 p.m. • Nov. 30: Christmas Crafts Session 1, 6 to 9 p.m. • Dec. 2: Christmas Crafts Session 2, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. • Dec. 2: Christmas Crafts Session 3, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. • Dec. 12: Kevin Strauss: “Holiday Tales from Around the World,” 7 to 8 p.m. • Dec. 19: The Association Jazz Combo Concert, 7 to 8 p.m. •Nature Yoga will be held at 6:30 p.m. every Monday starting Sept. 25 and ending Oct. 30. Details: A Matchbox Children’s Theatre production. The classic “A Christmas Carol” gets the fractured fairy-tale treatment, starring the Big Bad Wolf, Old King Cole, Queen of Hearts, a Fairy Godmother and more. You’ll never know who will show up next. Tickets $6 for youth 14 and under, $10 for adults. For more information, call 507-433-1931 or go to
matchboxchildrenstheatre.org.
DEC. 9
CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTY When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Mower County Historical Society Details: Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, including bake sale, silent auction, horsedrawn sleigh and wagon rides, raffle, children’s activities, cookie
decorating, pine cone bird feeders, a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and even blow the 1004 train whistle. For more information, call 507-437-6082.
DEC. 10
AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: TRANS-SIBERIAN CHRISTMAS When: 2 to 4:30 p.m. Where: Knowlton Auditorium, Austin High School. Tickets are also available at the Coffee House on Main Street and Hy-Vee. For more information, go to www. austinsymphonyorchestra. org. Read more on pages 16-17.
DEC. 16
DRILLER MMA FIGHT When: 6 to 10 p.m. Where: Holiday Inn Austin Conference Center Learn more: Call 507-4331000.
PA R A M O U N T T H E AT E R E V E N T S For more information, call 507-434-0934.
Movie nights HAUNTED OCTOBER • Oct. 4: Ghost (PG-13), 7:30 p.m. • Oct. 11: The Sixth Sense (PG13), 7:30 p.m. • Oct. 18: Poltergeist (1982) (PG), 7:30 p.m. • Oct. 25: Ghostbusters (1984) (PG), 7:30 p.m. WHAT’S IN A NAME NOVEMBER • Nov. 1: Good Will Hunting (R), 7:30 p.m. • Nov. 8: Forrest Gump (PG-13), 7:30 p.m. • Nov. 15: What’s Eating Gilbert Grape? (PG-13), 7:30 p.m. • Nov. 22: Tommy Boy (PG-13), 7:30 p.m. • Nov. 29: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (PG-13), 7:30 p.m. DECEMBER DISASTERS • Dec. 6: Planes, Trains and Automobiles (R), 7:30 p.m. • Dec. 13: National Lampoon’s
Christmas Vacation (PG-13), 7:30 p.m. • Dec. 20: Home Alone (PG), 7:30 p.m. • Dec. 27: Die Hard (R), 7:30 p.m.
Performances at the Paramount • Oct. 7: ComedySportz, 7:30 p.m. • Oct. 21: One Night in Memphis, 7:30 p.m. • Oct. 28: Caravan du Nord Dead Man Winter, 7:30 p.m. • Nov. 4: Weathered Willow, 7:30 p.m. • Nov. 11: The New Standards, 7:30 p.m. • Nov. 17: Billy McLaughlin and Simple Gifts, 7:30 p.m. • Nov. 24: Jane Taylor’s The Nutcracker, 7:30 p.m. • Dec. 2: Merry TubaChristmas!, 11 a.m. • Dec. 2: At Christmas (John and Lisi Wright), 7:30 p.m. •Dec. 15: Christmas at Home, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 3 Oct. 5,12,19,26 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 29 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 4,11,18 Nov. 10 Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 25 Nov. 30
Charcoal Portraits 6 p - 7:30 p Cartooning I 5:30 p - 6:30 p $5 Kid’s Studio 10:30 a - 12 p $5 Kid’s Studio 10:30 a - 12 p $5 Kid’s Studio 10:30 a - 12 p Throw, Alter, Glaze (wheel clay class for teens) 6 p - 8 p Landscapes in Oil 10 a - 4 p
$5 Kid’s Studio 10:30 a - 12 p 10:30 a - 12 p Mugs & Handles (advanced wheel techniques) Landscapes in Oil 10 a - 1 p $5 Kid’s Studio 10:30 a - 12 p $5 Kid’s Studio 10:30 a - 12 p $5 Kid’s Studio 10:30 a - 12 p Polymer Clay Snowflake Ornaments 5:30 - 8 p
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‘With Strings Attached’ • Celebrating Leonard Bernstein. • Welcoming an international star. • Swinging with the Austin Big Band. • Featuring the Galactic Cowboy. • Orchestra during the holidays.
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deb.nicklay@austindailyherald.com
The Austin Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of longtime conductor Stephen J. Ramsey, will provide a colorful schedule in its 61st season that begins in October. Themed “With Strings Attached,” the orchestra will welcome some of the finest in May, when internationally-known violinist Sarah Chang performs with ASO. Chang will help the orchestra celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of America composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein. “The members of the orchestra and I feel so very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Sarah Chang — a career highlight, to be sure,” Ramsey said.
A native of New Jersey, Chang will perform in the “Bernstein Suite for Violin and Orchestra.” She has performed with many well-known orchestras, from the New Philharmonic and Boston Symphony, to orchestras in Vienna, Berlin and Montreal. Another highlight will be the holiday concert, played in the style of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and featuring the Galactic Cowboy Orchestra and The Austin Symphony Chorus. ASO will swing into the season on Oct. 29, when it welcomes Austin Big Band and soloist Brian Koser to the “Swinging at the Symphony” concert. Season tickets are on sale at www.austinmnsymphony.org and online donations are always welcomed.
61ST ANNIVERSARY SEASON Francis Poulenc: Austin 1. “Swinging at the Symphony and Austin Symphony” 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29, Knowlton Auditorium
Featuring Austin Big Band and alto saxophonist, Brian Koser. • Duke Ellington, Wynton Marsalis: Works for symphony orchestra and Big Band sounds. • George Gershwin Tribute • Darious Milhaud
2. A Trans-Siberian Christmas 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, Knowlton Auditorium.
Alt-Rock ensemble of the Galactic Cowboy Orchestra returns to Austin for an energetic and dynamic performance of Christmas music in the style of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Sonia Larson directs this production.
Symphony Chorus.
3. Beethoven and Bruch
2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25, Historic Paramount Theatre.
Featuring soloist Emma Andersen. • Bruch: First Violin Concerto featuring soloist Emma Andersen. • Beethoven: Symphony No. 3.
4. Sarah Chang
2 p.m., Sunday, May 6, Knowlton Auditorium.
World-renowned violinist Sarah Chang will perform in tribute to American composer and conductor, Leonard Bernstein. • Bernstein: Bernstein Suite for Violin and Orchestra.
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A new semester brings a new season of shows to the Frank W. Bridges Theatre at Riverland Community College. This fall, Riverland Theatre will be performing “R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots)” and “She Loves Me.” “I am so excited about this season’s variety of shows,” said Riverland Theatre Director Lindsey Duoos Williams. “R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots” was written by Czech writer Karel Capek in 1921 and is credited for introducing the word “robot” to the world. The play was adapted and will be directed by Riverland faculty member Susan V. Hansen. “’R.U.R.’ is an incredibly timely piece of theatre that I think will resonate with modern audiences despite how long ago it was written,” Williams said. Telling the story of a futuristic world in which humans are completely reliant on artificial intelligence, “R.U.R.” takes place in a factory that makes people from synthetic organic matter. These robots can be mistaken for humans and can think for themselves. And they can turn on you. “She Loves Me” was written by Joe Masteroff with music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. The show will be directed by Williams
2017-18 SEASON “R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots)” A science fiction play 7 p.m. on Oct. 4-7; 2 p.m. on Oct. 8. “She Loves Me” A romantic comedy 7 p.m. on Nov. 15-18; 2 p.m. Nov. 19. “’She Loves Me’ is simply one of the most charming and funny musical comedies ever written, and I’m surprised in our 50 years of shows at the rank W. Bridges Theatre it has never been produced here,” Williams said. Set in a 1930s European perfumery, “She Loves Me” tells the story of shop clerks Amalia and Georg who don’t get along. Both respond to a “lonely hearts” advertisement in the newspaper and live for the letters that they exchange without knowing the identity of their admirers. Both shows are appropriate for all ages.
Untitled Immigration Project An Austin original work in progress 7 p.m. on Feb. 28, March 1-3; 2 p.m. on March 4. “Avenue Q” A Broadway comedy 7 p.m. on April 19-20, 26-28; 2 p.m. on April 29. Tickets are available for purchase at www.riverland.edu/tickets or at 507-4330595. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Riverland Theatre Box Office from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday and one hour before show time. Tickets for “R.U.R.” are $13 and tickets for “She Loves Me” are $16. Riverland Community College students receive two free tickets to each production. For more information, contact Lindsey Duoos Williams at 507-434-7930 or Lindsey. Williams@riverland.edu.
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You are invited to the
Historic Hormel Home Built in 1871 The Hormel Historic Home strives to preserve the history of the George A. and Lillian Hormel Family. The home’s mission is to maintain the home and to honor the family legacy of hospitality, music, arts, education and service to the community. Here is a calendar of fall and winter events at the home, 208 Fourth Ave. NW, Austin. Call 507-433-4243 for more information.
Chicken/Pork Auxillary Fry.................October 7 Steak Fry Southland Sportsman......October 14 Chicken/Pork Benefit Fry................. October 21 Chicken/Pork Fry Legion................ November 4 Chicken/Pork Fry Adams Health Care.. November 18 Steak Fry Knights of Columbus... November 25 Chicken/Pork Fry Legion................ December 2 Chicken/Pork Snowmobilers........ December 16 Chicken/Pork New Year’s Eve Fry Legion......................................... December 31
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History Happy Hour Oct. 9: History of Oakwood Cemetery, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 13: TBD, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 11: History of Nativity sets, 5:30 p.m.
Home and Hearth Series Oct. 16: History of Austin High School, 10 a.m. Nov. 21: The Grateful Life, 10 a.m. Dec. 19: History of the Nativity, 10 a.m.
Other events
Oct. 7: Kid’s Music in Motion: Full Circle Bluegrass Band, 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 7: Oktoberfest!, 1-8 p.m. — Live music on two stages including Ventura Highway and JT Thompson; traditional German sausages and other snacks. Will benefit hurricane disaster relief. Oct. 17: Peer Power Partners Presentation, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 16: Holiday Card Party, noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 17: Holiday Open House Tea Luncheon, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 18: Soup and Santa for Families, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 18: Soup and Spirits, 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 23: Bissen Concert Holidays and More, 5 to 8 p.m. Holiday walk-in tours will run from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday starting Nov. 20 and ending Dec. 29.
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Farmer John’s Pumpkin Patch is nearly
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he accidental pumpkin patch is nearing 30 years of growing happy harvest memories for thousands of children and families. Farmer John’s Pumpkin Patch opened for its 29th year in business on Sept. 23. It is open daily from noon to 6 p.m. through Oct. 31. Farmer John Ulland and his wife, Jan, started Farmer John’s Pumpkin Patch, at 90537 273rd St., northwest of Austin, unintentionally in the 1980s. They planted pumpkins in a former feedlot to control the weeds. That led them to start selling pumpkins to area stores, mostly to get rid of them. Then Farmer John Ulland and his wife, Jan, started Farmer John’s Pumpkin Patch, at 90537 273rd St., came the day a friend wanted to bring his northwest of Austin, unintentionally in the 1980s. grandchildren to see the pumpkins. Word spread. Others became interested in seeing the farm. Today, visiting the patch is about more than the pumpkins. Admission is free, and the farm features wagon rides, antique farm equipment, animals — dogs, cats and chickens — broom corn and gourds. There are also games and learning opportunities inside the barn, which is a story in itself. It was built in 2003 using the original floor and foundation. The exterior was salvaged from a local barn damaged by wind and the interior was salvaged primarily from the Ulland’s original barn. The structural components are new. “A close look inside reveals a lot of history of farming in the early 1900’s,” they say on their website. Visitors are invited to shop in the barn, explore the silo slide and silo bounce, picnic, see the witch and ghosts and enjoy a good old fashioned country experience. The Ullands sell several varieties of pumpkins and various fall decorating supplies, most of which are locally grown. There are also opportunities for people to pick their own apples, pumpkins and raspberries. Wagon rides are offered from about 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Farmer John’s is also a great spot for photo opportunities. Groups can make reservations to tour the pumpkin patch. And, of course, the special Farmer John tradition continues. Families get a free pumpkin for every baby born after Oct. 15, 2016. Directions: To Farmer John’s, 90537 273rd St. Austin, MN 55912. NOTE: Some online GPS services often lead to the wrong location. From Highway 218, turn west onto 270th Street at The Corners, continue onto the Mower-Freeborn Road, turn west onto 273rd Street and continue a half mile. From Highway 251, turn south at Corning onto the Mower-Freeborn Road, go 3/4 of a mile, turn west onto 273rd Street and continue a half mile. Austin Daily Herald | Southern Exposure 2017 | 23
The Mower County Historical Society organizes events such at the Fall Harvest Celebration, which took place in September this year. File photo
Telling the stories of Mower County, Minn. The history of the Mower County Historical Society is rooted in farmers and remains where it began, according to the organization’s website. The Mower County Pioneer and Historical Society was formed on Aug. 8, 1947 following that year’s Mower County Fair, the site says. That year, the Fair Board honored all farmers of the county that had farmed and paid taxes for 50 years or more. Fifty-two men and women decided that it was time to put up a building dedicated to the pioneers of this county.
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Two years later, on Aug. 9, 1949, the Pioneer Building was dedicated during the Mower County Fair. Since then buildings have been added to the site with the most recent addition, the Agriculture Building in 2003.
Nov. 13: History Happy Hour, 5:30-7 p.m. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. Presentation follows at 6 p.m., Hormel Historic Home, 208 4th Ave, Austin. Nov. 23-24: MCHS closed. Dec. 8: Christmas in the County Pre-Sale Bake Sale, 4 to 6 p.m., Administration Building.
The Mower County Historical Society’s Christmas in the Country is coming up Dec. 9. File photo There is one building owned by the historical society that is not on the fairgrounds site — the Booth Grand Army of the Republic Hall in Grand Meadow. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of two remaining GAR Halls in Minnesota. The Mower County Historical Society remains based on the east side of the Mower County Fairgrounds at 1303 6th Ave. SW in Austin. These are some events coming up at MCHS and put on by the organization. Events are at MCHS on the
fairgrounds unless otherwise noted. Oct. 7: MCHS Open House, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grand Meadow. Oct. 13-14: Holiday Vintage and Antique Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dec. 9: Christmas in the Country, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., bake sale, holiday crafts, silent auction, wagon rides, homemade chili, a lights display and Santa Claus. Dec. 11: History Happy Hour, 5:30-7 p.m. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. Presentation follows at 6 p.m. Hormel Historic Home, 208 4th Ave, Austin. Dec. 25: MCHS closed. Jan. 1, 2018: MCHS closed.
Oct. 22: Oakwood Cemetery Tour. Oct. 26: Lunchbox History, noon to 1 p.m., bring your lunch and hear a presentation on a historic topic.
Jan. 8, 2018: History Happy Hour, 5:307 p.m. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. Presentation follows at 6 p.m. Hormel Historic Home, 208 4th Ave, Austin.
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CHURCH DINNERS Fall church dinners are some of the best supper fares around. From lutefisk and Swedish meatballs, to homemade pies and chicken and biscuits, you can’t beat the feel-good effects. Here are a few upcoming meals; check your Austin Daily Herald for other upcoming get-togethers.
Sauerkraut Dinner Christ Episcopal Church, Austin Monday, Oct. 9, 4 to 7 p.m. Pork chop and sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, green beans or chicken casserole. Scandinavian Day Saturday, Oct. 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Austin All day lunch, soup, pie, doughnuts and lefse. Lutefisk Dinner Tuesday, Oct. 17 First Lutheran, Blooming Prairie Seatings: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and at 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Lutefisk, lefse, Swedish meatballs.
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Annual Chicken and Biscuits Dinner and Bake Sale First United Methodist Church, Austin Thursday, Oct. 26, 4 to 7 p.m. Bake Sale starts at 3 p.m. Chicken and biscuits, coleslaw, pie, coffee. Lutefisk Dinner Tuesday, Nov. 1, time to be announced Little Cedar Lutheran Church, Adams Lutefisk and other Norwegian fare. To announce you church dinner or festival, send the details to newsroom@austindailyherald.com
Austin Baptist Chapel 2200 12th St. SW, Austin Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Mision Bautista Hispana 2 p.m.
Austin Christian Fellowship 1110 24th Ave. SW, Austin 437-6327 Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m.
Austin Church of Christ (Christian) 103 Second St. SW, Austin 433-2894 Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. “Thursday Night Alive” 6-8 p.m. Care group meeting, meal, worship and study
Bear Creek Lutheran 74727 265th St., Grand Meadow 507-754-5914 Services 10:15 a.m.
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church WELS Pastor Paul Welke 2103 8th St. SW, Austin 437-6461 Sunday Worship Service 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m.
Bethlehem Church 1500 4th Ave. SE, Austin 433-3705 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Ethiopian (Oromo Worship) 12:30 p.m. Burmese Worship 3 p.m. Wednesday Night - Vespers Night 7 p.m. bethlehemfree.org office@bethlehemfree.org
AREA CHURCHES & worship times Cedar River Church of Christ 1006 12th St. SW Austin 437-4927 Sunday Bible Class 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Equip classes 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Kids Connect 6-7:30 p.m. Middle and High School Wednesday Night Live 7-9 p.m.
Christ Episcopal Church
Faith Lutheran (Independent)
Rev. Catherine Lemons 301 3rd Ave. NW, Austin 433-3782 Sunday Holy Communion 10 a.m. (Nursery care provided)
Cornerstone Assembly of God 1403 1st Ave. SW, Austin 433-7008 Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. www.cornerstoneaustin.org
Crane Community Chapel 1111 9th St. NE, Austin 433-5844 Sunday School 9 a.m. Superkidz and Teens Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. Nursery provided
11690 903 Ave., London 507-437-8707 Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m. Kent Otterman, Pastor
First Baptist Church 206 E Main St., Brownsdale 507-567-2369 Adult Bible Fellowship/Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Sunday Bible Study 6 p.m. Pastor Ken Petzold Facebook - First Baptist Church Brownsdale
First Congregational Church United Church of Christ
Cedar Creek Church
Dexter United Methodist Church
108 1st Ave. NE, Hayfield 507-477-2255 Pastor cell 507-951-6594 Sunday Service 10 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. (Sept. - May) Nursery provided. www.cedarcreekchurch.org
230 Pleasant St., Dexter 507-584-6693 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.
1910 3rd Ave. NW, Austin 433-2301 Rev. Shari Mason Children’s Worship/School 5 p.m. Wednesday Sunday Worship 10 a.m. - Fellowship 11 a.m. www.austincongoucc.org
Faith Church
First Lutheran Church
1800 12th St. SW , Austin 507-437-1000 www.faithchurchaustin.org Worship 8:30 and 11 a.m.
434 1st St. SW, Blooming Prairie 583-6621 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. (Sept. - May) Sunday Worship 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. (Sept. - May)
Assistant Pastor, Devin Larsen www.gbcmn.com
Grace Christian Church 115 E Frederick, LeRoy 324-9319 Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. www.gracechristianleroy.com
Grace Lutheran Church 2001 6th Ave. SE, Austin 433-3445 Wednesday School 6 p.m.
Sunday Worship 9 a.m. (June - Aug.) Senior Pastor Charlie Leonard
Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Pastor Jeff Forbes www.graceluthaustin.org
First Presbyterian Church
Grand Meadow Lutheran
705 N Broadway Ave., LeRoy 324-5826 Confirmation Class 8:45 a.m. Adult Bible Study 9 a.m. Morning Worship and Sunday School 10 a.m. (Labor Day - Memorial Day) Summer Worship 9:30 a.m. (Memorial Day - Labor Day) Rev. John Kerr
First United Methodist Church 204 1st Ave. NW, Austin 433-8839 Sunday Morning Schedule Coffee & Fellowship at 9 & 10:30 a.m. Worship: 9:30 a.m. www.austinfumc.org firstumc@qwestoffice.net
Grace Baptist Church 1700 Oakland Ave. W, Austin 437-2473 Sunday School 9 a.m. for all ages Sunday Worship 10:15 a.m. - Karen Fellowship Sunday School 1:00 p.m. Sunday Worship 2:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 11 a.m. AWANA (Grade K-6) 6:30 p.m. Youth (Grade 7-12) 6:30 p.m.
115 1st St. NE, Grand Meadow 507-754-5203 Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 9 a.m.
Grand Meadow United Church 104 2nd St. SE, Grand Meadow 507-754-5809 Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Fellowship 10 a.m.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church LCMS 300 16th St. NE, Austin 437-2107 Education Hour 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 9 a.m.
International Word Fellowship Church Pastor Ray - 827 4th Ave. NE, Austin 437-7448 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday Truth Project 6:30 p.m.
Jehovah’s Witnesses 2115 5th Ave. SE, Austin 437-6441 Sunday 10:00 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study Program 7:30 p.m. www.JW.org CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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Keys to Life Apostolic Church
Our Savior’s Lutheran
501 2nd St. SE Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. at the Mower County Senior Center Facility 400 3rd Ave NE Friendship Meal, every 1st Sunday of the month Free bus ride, contact through Facebook page Pastor Juan C. Tapia www.keystolifeaustin.com
103 Pershing Ave., Lyle 507-325-4684 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Communion served the first and second Sunday of each month Pastor Steven Woyen
Queen of Angels Catholic Church 1001 Oakland Ave. E, Austin 507-433-1888 Saturday Reconciliation 3:15 p.m., Mass 4 p.m. Sunday Mass 9 a.m., 11 a.m. (Spanish) and 5 p.m. (Spanish) Tuesday Mass 5:15 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m., 7 p.m. (Spanish) www.austincatholic.org
Lady of Loretto Catholic Church 404 W Main, Brownsdale 433-1888 (Queens of Austin) Saturday Mass 5:30 p.m.
Lighthouse of Hope
Queen of Peace Catholic Church
2909 West Oakland Ave, Austin 507-396-8555 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Pastor Richard Chinander 507-481-8519 Pastor Daryl Stienbrink 507-438-3077
412 Main St., Lyle 507-582-3321 Sunday Mass 8 a.m. Father Swamy
Rebirthing Faith 1922 5th Ave. NE 507-438-0820 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Pastor W. L. Green 507-429-7084
Little Cedar Lutheran 308 Lewison St. NW, Adams 507-582-3185 Sunday Worship 9 a.m. - Sunday School 10 a.m. Pastor Jeremy Johnson www.littlecedarmarshallchurches.org
Living Bible Church 301 4th St. SW, Austin 433-5574 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Youth Group 7 p.m. Pastor Paul Juntunen www.austinlivingbible.com
Marshall Lutheran Church 16600 680th Ave, Adams 507-582-7720 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Pastor Jeremy Johnson www.littlecedarmarshallchurches.org
Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church Moscow Lutheran ELCA
Oakland Baptist Church & School
Our Savior Lutheran Church LCMS
25826 – 870th Ave., Austin 507-373-0069 Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Pastor Matt Williams
County Rd. 46 and 34, Oakland Township 507-355-2093 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:35 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday “Truth Trackers” 7 p.m., Adult Bible Study, 7 p.m. Pastor Bernie Boldt www.oaklandbaptistministries.org
411 W Main St., Brownsdale 507-567-2329 Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m. www.oursaviorlutheranbrownsdalemn.org
New Beginnings in Christ Church The Cedars of Austin, 700 1st Drive NW 507-533-4962 Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Rev. James Beyer
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Oakland Lutheran ELCA 22042 – 850th Ave., Albert Lea 507-373-1737 or oakmos@gmail.com Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Pastor Matt Williams
Our Savior’s Lutheran 1600 Oakland Ave. W, Austin 507-437-4516 Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour 10 a.m. Wednesday Night Service 6:30 p.m. Pastors: Dr. Chad Johnson and Karen Behling www.oursavioursaustin.org
30456 Mower Freeborn Rd., Austin 507-437-3088 (South of Blooming Prairie) Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Pastor Lindsay Stolen www.roglutheran.org
Sacred Heart Church 210 2nd St. NE, Hayfield 507-477-2256 Sunday Mass 8 a.m. sacredhearthayfield@gofast.am Father Thomas M. Niehaus
Sacred Heart Catholic Church 412 W Main St., Adams 507-582-3321 Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Father Swamy
Saint Augustine Catholic Church
Saint Mark’s Living Chapel
Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church - Hayfield
405 4th Street NW 507-437-4537 www.staugustinestedward.org Mass Times: Wednesday 5:15 p.m. Thursday 7:30 a.m. Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 10:30 a.m.
400 15th Ave. SW, Austin 434-7215 Sunday Worship 3 p.m. www.stmarksliving.org
County Rd. 46 (east of) Austin 433-6709 Sunday School / Bible Class 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m.
Saint Michael Lutheran Church
Salvation Army
30450 570th Ave., Waltham 507-567-2474 Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. Pastor Dwight DoBell
409 1st Ave. NE, Austin 437-4566 Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Monday / Wednesday Youth Group 4 p.m.
104 1st St. SE, Hayfield 507-477-2248 Sunday School 9:15 a.m. (Sept. 11 - May) Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Communion first and third Sundays Wednesday Youth Group 6:30 p.m., Confirmation 6:30 p.m. www.trinityhayfield.org
Saint Columbanus Catholic Church 114 East Main St., Blooming Prairie 507-583-2784 Sunday Mass 10:00 a.m. www.stcolumbanuschurch.com Father Thomas M. Niehaus
Saint Edwards Catholic Church 2000 Oakland Avenue W. 507-433-1841 www.staugustinestedward.org Mass Times: Tuesday 7:30 a.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m.
Saint John Baptist De la Salle 20 2nd St. NE, Dodge Center 507-374-6830 www.dodgecatholic.org Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Father Thomas M. Niehaus
Saint John’s Lutheran Church LCMS 1200 13th Ave. NW, Austin 507-433-2642 Saturday Worship Service 6 p.m. Sunday Worship Service 9 a.m. Worship is broadcast on KAUS AM 1480 Christian Education Hour 10:15 a.m. Pastor: Rev. James Groleau email: stjohns@stjohnsaustinlcms.org www.stjohnsaustinlcms.org Live streaming every Sunday morning.
Saint John the Baptist Johnsburg 507-582-3321 Saturday Mass 5 p.m. Father Swamy
United Church of God
www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_austin.nsf
Saint Olaf Lutheran Church
Sargeant United Methodist Church
306 2nd St. NW, Austin 433-8857 Sunday Worship 8:45 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Radio broadcast airs on 99.9FM at 10:45 a.m. Sudanese Service Sunday 1 p.m. www.solc.org
109 Mildred St. NE, Sargeant 507-584-6871 and 507-477-2169 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Pastor Mark Bengtson
Saint Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Wayne Huinker 507-219-9004
Church of the Lutheran Confession (CLC) 2100 16th St. SW, Austin 433-8191 Sunday School / Bible Class 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Pastor Rev. Ted Barthels
Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church LCMS 202 Park Ave. E, Hollandale 507-889-4441 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. (all ages) Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. Wednesday Confirmation (seventh and eighth grade) 4:30 p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Kuddes
Saint Peter Church Rose Creek 300 Maple St. SW, Rose Creek 507-582-3321 Sunday Mass 11 a.m. Father Swamy
Saint Peter Lutheran Church 4675 Goldenrod Ave., Toeterville, Iowa 507-326-2374 Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Fellowship and Choir 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Pastor Elaine Siemrson
United Methodist Church - Brownsdale 100 Pleasant St. E, Brownsdale 507-567-2316 Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Pastor Mark Bengtson www.umc.org
Seventh-day Adventist Church Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church
United Pentecostal Church
58251 105th St., Lyle 507-325-2437 Joint Sunday Worship @ Mona 9 a.m.
Spanish Services
Spirit Bear Mission NAPC Academy Pastor Kathy Scabby Robe Parnet 1401 28th Ave NE, Austin 507-279-9294 206 Pleasant St SE, Brownsdale 507-567-2987
1000 1st Ave., Austin 507-446-0472 Sunday Morning 10 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Saturday 6 p.m. Pastor Eliazar Talamantes
Westminster Presbyterian Church 802 4th St. SW, Austin 433-3258 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. (Year round) Coffee and Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School / Adult Education 11 a.m. (September-May)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 404 31st St. NW, Austin 433-9042 Sacrament Meeting 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:20 a.m. General Aux. Meeting 11 a.m.
Trinity Ev. Lutheran (LCMS) - Waltham 29952 570th Ave., Waltham 507-567-2272 Sunday Divine Service 10:15 a.m. Pastor Jess Krusemark tripauls@fmwildblue.com
Ellendale Community Center 507 2nd St S, Ellendale 507-473-5387 Sabbath (Saturday) Service 11 a.m. Pastor David Schreiber www.austin-mn.ucg.org
Senior Pastor: Rev. Michael Olmsted Interim Associate Pastor: Rev. Diane Odermann Youth and Family Ministry www.westminsteraustin.com
Zion Lutheran Church AFLC 66632 300 St, Dexter, MN 507-584-6480 Sunday Worship 9 a.m. (1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays) Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. (2nd & 4th Sundays) Pastor Brad Novacek 612-240-8735
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Go camping, enjoy autumn’s glory It’s time to hit the road and enjoy the outdoors. If you’re looking for a campground to enjoy some good times, look no further than these area stops to get your outdoor fix.
Brookside Campground 52482 320th St. Blooming Prairie 507-583-2979
Ready for some relaxing fun? Brookside has plenty of amenities, from wagon rides to volleyball, a heated pool to an arcade and movie rentals. It’s got fishing, canoeing, volleyball and plenty of picnic tables, fire rings, and camp space for a summer getaway.
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp Resort at Beaver Trails 21943 630th Ave. Austin 507-584-6611
Come down to Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp Resort for good old fashioned fun. There’s camping, a pool
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(complete with waterslide), volleyball, a giant jumping bag and a theme every weekend this summer perfect for a family outing.
Albert Lea/Austin KOA 84259 County Road 46
Hayward (I-90, Exit 166) 507-373-5170 A great place for RVs and cabin rentals. There’s a large pool, a game room, theme weekends, a nine-hole golf course and driving range next door, not to mention a spacious meeting hall.
Lake Louise State Park
1.5 miles north of LeRoy 507-352-5111 www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/ lake_louise/index.html Lake Louise has got campgrounds, swimming beaches, bike trails and more. Connected to the as-yet-unfinished Shooting Star Trail, this camp also has horse trails.
Oakwoods Trails Campground 23614 890th Ave. Austin 507-437-6165
There’s large campsites for tenting and RVs, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, fishing and hiking trails, electric hookups, and showers and bathrooms.
Myre — Big Island State Park
Riverbend Campground
www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/ myre_big_island/index.html
13380 State Highway 105 Austin 507-325-4637
Take a trip to the River Bend Campground for a picturesque camping experience. Offers basic amenities, firewood and playground at wooded sites along the river.
19499 780th Ave. Albert Lea 507-379-3403
Make time this summer for hiking, camping, canoeing and even a little geocaching at Albert Lea’s own state park, just three miles southeast of town. For more information about camping in Minnesota, go to www.dnr.state.mn.us/ camping
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Bruins drop the puck on a season with new coach By Rocky Hulne
sports@austindailyherald.com
The Austin Bruins are a few games into the season and the team is hoping that means it is moving toward redemption. The Bruins played in the Robertson Cup in 2014 and 2015 and they were one win from the Robertson Cup in 2016, but last season saw the team miss out on the playoffs completely. First year head coach Steve Howard has improvement on his mind. The Bruins have a strong mix of veterans and young players ready to step up this season, and Howard wants them bringing constant pressure on the puck, which leads to turnovers and rushed decisions. “We want the other team to feel like they’re constantly being pressured every time they touch the puck,” Howard said. “We don’t want to shy away from the rough stuff and we want to finish our hits.” Howard said the team is also focusing on building up a solid chemistry.
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Schedule/Home games in bold Oct. 6 vs. Janesville Jets, 7:05 p.m. Oct. 7 vs. Janesville Jets, 7:05 p.m. Oct. 11 at Brookings Blizzard, 7:05 p.m. Oct. 14 vs. Brookings Blizzard, 7:05 p.m. Oct. 18 at Minnesota Wilderness, 7:05 p.m. Oct. 20 vs. Aberdeen Wings, 7:05 p.m. Oct. 21 vs. Aberdeen Wings, 7:05 p.m. Oct. 25 vs. Brookings Blizzard, 11:30 a.m. Oct. 27 at Brookings Blizzard, 7:05 p.m. Oct. 28 at Brookings Blizzard, 7:05 p.m. Nov. 3 at Bismarck Bobcats, 7:15 p.m. Nov. 4 at Bismarck Bobcats, 7:15 p.m. Nov. 10 at Coulee Region Chill, 7 p.m. Nov. 11 vs. Coulee Region Chill, 7:05 p.m. Nov. 17 at Minnesota Wilderness, 7:05 p.m. Nov. 18 vs. Minnesota Wilderness, 7:05 p.m. Nov. 24 vs. Coulee Region Chill, 7:05 p.m. Nov. 25 at Coulee Region Chill, 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at Bismarck Bobcats, 7:15 p.m. Dec. 2 at Bismarck Bobcats, 7:15 p.m. Dec. 8 at Brookings Blizzard, 7:05 p.m. Dec. 9 vs. Brookings Blizzard, 7:05 p.m. Dec. 15 vs. Minn. Wilderness, 7:05 p.m.
Dec. 16 at Minnesota Wilderness, 7:05 p.m. Dec. 29 vs. Minn. Wilderness, 7:05 p.m. Dec. 30 at Minnesota Wilderness, 7:05 p.m. Jan. 5 vs. Minot Minotauros, 7:05 p.m. Jan. 6 vs. Minot Minotauros, 7:05 p.m. Jan. 10 at Brookings Blizzard, 7:05 p.m. Jan. 12 vs. Brookings Blizzard, 7:05 p.m. Jan. 13 at Brookings Blizzard, 7:05 p.m. Jan. 13 at Brookings Blizzard, 7:05 p.m. Jan. 19 at Minot Minotauros, 8:05 p.m. Jan. 20 at Minot Minotauros, 8:05 p.m. Jan. 26 vs. Bismarck Bobcats, 7:05 p.m. Jan. 27 vs. Bismarck Bobcats, 7:05 p.m. Feb. 2 at Aberdeen Wings, 7:15 p.m. Feb. 3 at Aberdeen Wings, 7:15 p.m. Feb. 9 at Minnesota Magicians, 7:15 p.m. Feb. 10 vs. Minnesota Magicians, 7:05 p.m. Feb. 16 vs. Aberdeen Wings, 7:05 p.m. Feb. 23 vs. Minot Minotauros, 7:05 p.m. Feb. 24 vs. Minot Minotauros, 7:05 p.m. March 2 at Aberdeen Wings, 7:15 p.m. March 3 at Aberdeen Wings, 7:15 p.m. March 9 vs. Brookings Blizzard, 7:05 p.m. March 10 vs. Brookings Blizzard, 7:05 p.m. March 16 at Minot Minotauros, 7:35 p.m. March 17 at Minot Minotauros, 7:35 p.m. March 23 vs. Minn. Magicians, 7:05 p.m. March 24 at Minnesota Magicians, 7:05 p.m. March 30 at Janesville Jets, 7 p.m. March 31 at Janesville Jets, 7 p.m. April 6 vs. Bismarck Bobcats, 7:05 p.m.
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