Philanthropy
Coaches vs. Cancer fundraiser is Jan. 20
Jan 18, 2017
For several years, the basketball teams at Lincoln High School have used one home game as the focal point for a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society (ACS).
The girls team’s Coaches vs. Cancer game is tomorrow (Friday). The boys will do theirs Feb. 3.
This year the girls have expanded their...
Letter: Community's food shelf support means better lives for clients
Jan 12, 2017
To the editor:
As 2016 comes to a close, the 40 volunteers from the Lake City Food Shelf want to thank this community; churches, businesses, organizations and individuals for your ongoing generosity in food and monetary contributions to help us sustain a healthier lifestyle for our clients.
These...
Letter: Bell ringers raised almost $1,800 in Lake City
Jan 12, 2017
To the editor:
Those involved with ringing the bell in Lake City for the Salvation Army wish to say thank you to everyone who supported this year’s local collection efforts. This season’s donations totaled $1,793.50.
While the amount collected represents a significant decrease, the reason was...
Local Pheasants Forever re-organizational meeting is Jan. 16
Jan 12, 2017
The Wabasha County Chapter of Pheasants Forever is looking for people who want to join the chapter to improve wildlife habitat and get area youth outdoors pheasant hunting and target shooting.
A meeting to discuss restarting chapter programs will be held on Monday, Jan. 16, starting at 7 p.m. at...
Choir concert raises money for food shelf
Dec 22, 2016
The St. John’s choir presented their annual Advent and Christmas concert on Wednesday, Dec. 14. A free-will offering taken to benefit the Lake City Food Shelf at the event raised $650. Pictured, from left, are choir accompanist Sandi Rodman, Lake City Food Shelf Executive Director Carole Helgerson...
Thanksgiving dinner proceeds benefit food shelf
Dec 22, 2016
Representatives from area churches and other organizations who put on the annual Thanksgiving dinner at Bethany Lutheran Church recently presented money raised at the event to the Lake City Food Shelf. The meal is free, but diners are encouraged to make freewill donations to the food shelf. This...
Students join toy drive
Dec 15, 2016
St. John’s Lutheran School students Caden Fischer and Wyatt Rodman display two of the items donated through the school’s participation in the annual Kiwanis toy drive. Roots to Wings Learning Center participated as well. “It is a wonderful way for our students to express their Christmas joy and...
Bracelet sales help local families
Nov 30, 2016
Steve Swan of Swan Jewelers in downtown Lake City is again supporting the Lake City Food Shelf this Christmas season. Swan Jewelers is selling pearl and crystal bracelet sets for $10, and donating the entire amount to the Lake City Food Shelf. “My family and I are very grateful to this community,...
SMIF CEO: Donations are investments in making a difference
Nov 30, 2016
There are two numbers I’ve been reflecting on this month: $2.1 billion and $373.3 billion. One of these is the total amount raised by the Trump and Clinton campaigns in the last election cycle. One is the amount of charitable contributions during 2015, a record-setting year. Can you guess which is...
FFA members compete, convene and contribute
Nov 23, 2016
The Lake City FFA has been very busy lately with contests, convention and the beginning of our annual corn drive.
On Friday, Oct. 14, the Dairy Cattle Judging team and two members of the Poultry judging team traveled to River Falls, Wis., to participate in their respective contests. The Dairy team...
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