LIFESTYLE

Column: Water has always been a deep subject for city

WORTHINGTON — John Fenstermacher was Worthington’s mayor. Gordon Thompson was City Clerk. Ralph Bergstrom was manager of the Campbell Soup Co. It was those three in particular but there were others. Oh — Ray Ager for the E.O. Olson Trust Fund. Day and night there was a group focused on finding water for Worthington.

By Ray Crippen , June 08, 2013

Stage hand: Janssen one of original Lake Okabena windsurfers

WORTHINGTON — Among the ranks of the many volunteers who help each year with the Windsurfing Regatta and Unvarnished Music Festival, there are a few windsurfers — not a lot — but a few who occasionally test the wind and waters of Lake Okabena. One such is Marc Janssen, although his volunteer effort has little to do with the windsurfing.

By Beth Rickers , June 08, 2013

Out & About: June 7-16

Friday, June 7 14th annual Windsurfing Regatta and Unvarnished Music Festival, with opening ceremony at 5:30 p.m., music by Patchouli at 6 p.m. and Havana Hi-Fi at 8 p.m., followed by Shoreline Jam, Sailboard Beach, Lake Okabena, Worthington. Noah Hoehn One-Man Show, featuring harmonica, marimba, percussion and vocals, 7 p.m., Jackson County Central High School Performing Arts Center, 1128 N. Highway, Jackson.

June 06, 2013

Looking back -- 1988: Evensen hangs up city band baton

One year ago New “Welcome to Worthington” signs were in place at key city entry points, in advance of the annual Windsurfing Regatta weekend. Hagen Distributing donated all the products for the signs.

By Jane Turpin Moore , June 05, 2013

A tale of two cities: A true story of friendship

WORTHINGTON — The play by Jessica Zuehlke and Jim Stowell, “A Wagon Load of Shoes,” is based on the true story of the partnership between Worthington and Crailsheim, Germany.

June 01, 2013

A tale of two cities: Zuehlke co-writes play about partnership's beginnings

WORTHINGTON — On the 60th anniversary of the partnership between Worthington and Crailsheim, Germany, Jessica Zuehlke was part of the delegation that traveled to Germany in 2007 for the milestone sister city festivities. She once again heard the story of how two young pen pals — one European, one American, separated by an ocean and a language barrier — planted the seed that grew and flourished into a strong bond between the two communities.

June 01, 2013

Out & About:May 31-June 15

Friday, May 31 29th annual Buffalo Days, with Men’s Prayer Breakfast at 6:30 a.m., Car Cruise-In from 6 to 10 p.m., beer garden, food vendors, fire truck ladder rides and Duck Races, Luverne. Go to www.luvernechamber.com for full schedule of events. Fundraiser Rummage Sale, benefiting St. Mary’s Church and School, featuring lots of free items, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Mary’s School, 1206 Eighth Ave., Worthington. Ellsworth Family Fun Days, with midway, Little Miss Ellsworth at 6 p.m., pedal-pull at 6:30 p.m., run-walk events at 7:30 p.m. and other events, Ellsworth.

May 30, 2013

Column: Worthington residents on memory on Dr. Charles Fitch

Many in the Worthington community fondly recall Dr. Charles Fitch, who died April 24.

By Rolf Carlson , May 29, 2013

Looking Back: 1938 - WJC hosts initial Cap and Gown ceremonies

A weekly look back at regional history

By Jane Turpin Moore , May 29, 2013

Column: We've come a long, long way from dollar deals

WORTHINGTON — I believe I have mentioned before that in the long, long ago that my dad had the Phillips 66 gas station on the Big Corner, the corner of Oxford and Humiston, where Walgreens is today.

By Ray Crippen , May 25, 2013

Helpful smile in the library aisle: Jo Haugan retires after 36 1/2 years amid the books

WORTHINGTON — Jo Haugan never set out to be a librarian. It was more of an accidental career, something she fell into but resolved to make the best of for the duration — which turned out to be more than 36 years. She joined the staff of the Nobles County Library on Sept. 20, 1976, and will officially retire on the last day of this month.

By Beth Rickers , May 25, 2013

Out & About: May 24-June 9

Friday, May 24 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. DJ Tony Winter, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Club, 1117 Second Ave., Worthington.

May 23, 2013

Column: Remembering Charlie

Dr. Charles Fitch, who died April 24, is remembered by Worthington residents
Dr. Charles Fitch was a good man who gave his time and love to the Worthington community.

By Rolf Carlson , May 22, 2013

Looking Back: 1963 - Worthington church marks 90 years

A weekly look back at regional history

By Jane Turpin Moore , May 22, 2013

Column: These Nobles County women were heroes

As Memorial Day approaches and the region prepares its annual salutes to fallen veterans, it can trace a path through at least 10 American wars.

By Ray Crippen , May 18, 2013