LIFESTYLE

Column: Take a deep breath and be happy we've got power

All across the local region there is no question we can delight day by day in quite clean, pure air, even fresh air from the Arctic. There are no smokestacks looming on our horizons.

By Ray Crippen , March 02, 2013

Teamwork: Worthington women call it quits after 30 years of playing volleyball

WORTHINGTON — Last week, some of the members of The Eldas played their last volleyball league match at the Worthington Area YMCA. It was a playoff match, and they didn't advance, but the women left the court with a feeling of accomplishment.

By Beth Rickers , March 02, 2013

Out & About: March 1-14

Friday, March 1 Sioux Empire Sportsmen’s Show, featuring about 200 exhibits and presentations by Marlene Odahlen-Hinz, Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel and Dave Csanda, noon to 9 p.m., Sioux Falls Arena and Convention Center, Sioux Falls, S.D. River Hills Boat & Vacation Show, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., River Hills Mall, Mankato. Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, serving deep-fried fish, potato, beans, assorted salads, bread, juice and coffee, 5 to 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1105 Second Ave., Worthington.

February 28, 2013

Looking Back: 1938 - Former Worthington resident George Draper Dayton dies

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By Jane Turpin Moore , February 27, 2013

Column: Big chickens meant big bucks in the Roaring '20s

WORTHINGTON — The beginning of Holy Week is one month away. Today is Feb. 23. Holy Week begins March 24. This came to mind as I was thinking about the Holy Week Chicken Thieves.

By Ray Crippen , February 23, 2013

Tough cookie: Ashley Hoefker is 'elite' seller in annual Girl Scout drive

WORTHINGTON — Like any good saleswoman, Ashley Hoefker is well-versed in her product line. She can rattle off all the varieties of Girl Scout cookies and give a succinct description of each one. “When you’re younger, you have the cuteness factor going for you,” said Ashley, the daughter of Kenneth and Ellen Hoefker of Worthington, explaining that as she got older it was more important to be knowledgeable of her product and incorporate other sales tactics.

By Beth Rickers , February 23, 2013

Out & About: Feb. 22-March 9

Friday, Feb. 22 River Hills Home & Lifestyles Show, 10 .a.m. to 9 p.m., River Hills Mall, Mankato. Bullhead Feed, sponsored by St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church Youth Group, serving fish, au gratin potatoes, baked beans and bread, 4 p.m. until gone, St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, Fulda. Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, serving deep-fried fish, potato, beans, assorted salads, bread, juice and coffee, 5 to 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1105 Second Ave., Worthington. Spaghetti Supper, serving all-you-can-eat pasta, garlic bread and coffee, 5 to 8 p.m. or until gone, Eagles Club, 205 Oxford St., Worthington. CSI Entertainment Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight, Eagles Club, 205 Oxford St., Worthington.

February 21, 2013

Looking Back - 1988: Six-car crash slows Interstate 90 traffic

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By Jane Turpin Moore , February 20, 2013

Worthington's N.A. Call, and a grisly tale from winter 1897

Editor’s note: The following article was originally published in the Nobles County Historical Society newsletter. It appears here with the author’s permission.

By Justin Stevenson, Special to the Daily Globe , February 20, 2013

Column: Miss big snowstorms? Think back to '75

WORTHINGTON — Residents of southwest Minnesota and northwest Iowa do not make light of blizzards, nor do they mock stories from people who are overtaken by blizzards.

By Ray Crippen , February 16, 2013

In the footsteps of Jesus: Local group makes pilgrimage to Holy Land

WORTHINGTON — While floating in a boat on the sea of Galilee, they envisioned the sight of Jesus walking on water. They collected rocks from the Valley of Elah, the place where David slew Goliath. In the waters of the Jordan River, they were baptized. They prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane.

By Beth Rickers , February 16, 2013

Out & About: Feb. 15-March 1

Friday, Feb. 15 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, serving deep-fried fish, potato, beans, assorted salads, bread, juice and coffee, 5 to 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1105 Second Ave., Worthington. Valentine’s Dinner, serving prime rib au jus or baked cod fillet, twice-baked potatoes, vegetable medley, breads and desserts prepared by local chefs, doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m., Historic Dayton House, 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington. Phone 727-1311 for reservations.

February 14, 2013

Looking Back: 1963 - Ken Thompson is top young calf feeder

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By Jane Turpin Moore , February 13, 2013

Seeing red: Cupcakes are sweet treat for Valentine's Day

My fascination with Red Velvet cake started when I saw the movie “Steel Magnolias.” Aficionados of that flick (I have a couple of friends who can recite whole stretches of dialogue) will recall that the groom’s cake at Shelby’s wedding was Red Velvet made into the shape of a giant armadillo.

By Beth Rickers , February 11, 2013

Exchanging lives: Three European students spend school year in Worthington

WORTHINGTON — Parting from one’s comfortable, familiar life and family for the better part of a year isn’t something every teenager is willing to do. But Flora Csete, Dario Bartelmess and Emilie Nordbo made that bold choice, opting to let their adventurous sides take over while they temporarily left their native countries of Hungary, Germany and Norway, respectively, to experience a taste of the United States.

By Jane Turpin Moore , February 09, 2013