Friday lunch specials!
Broasted chicken bucket w/ fries & bread $22.00
Eggbake w/ cheese, mushrooms, onions, spinach w/ 2 biscuits $ 8.95
Soup:
Chicken wild rice
Sweet chili
Creamy tomato basil

NOTICE - The Ridgeview Medical Center Clinic in Henderson will be closed for the month of April.

Thursday specials !

Broasted chicken bucket w/ fries & french bread
(8 piece mixed w/ 4 piece bread ) $22.00

Chicken salad sandwich w/ seasoned fries $8.25

Spaghetti & meatballs for 2 - $12.95

To all those involved in the creation of your NEMO windows......we all are talking and looking at and loving them.......together we will get through this.......Virus Case #287 was just announced.....found in Sibley County.

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Kraut! It does the body good.
I've got a feva, and the only prescription...is more sauerkraut!
Don't hoard the Kraut!
Thank goodness we have toilet paper!
Stay 6' away! I just ate sauerkraut.

Not intending to make light of our current situation at all. Stay safe everyone.

Tuesday lunch specials!
Broasted chicken w/ fries & bread $22.00
Crispy chicken buffalo wrap w/ blue cheese crumbles,lettuce, tomato & fries $9.95

Soup :
Chicken wild rice
Sweet chili
Tomato basil

2020 March 23 St. Thomas News

Father James Burns will have the Easter Vigil mass at St. Thomas on Saturday, April 11th, at 7:00 pm.

Masses at St. Anne’s in Le Sueur are Saturdays at 5:15 p. m., and Sundays 8 and 10:30 a. m. with Father Chris Shofner.

Barb Scholl Miller, mother of 15 children, including Tammy and Brett Simon, Val Jr. and Theresa Miller of St. Thomas, passed away March 21, 2020. Barb was well known in the tractor-pulling circuit and worked side-by-side with her husband in farming operations. Also well-known, after she’d have a baby, she’d be in the cab of a tractor with the newborn in an infant seat with her as she worked the fields. She was dedicated. Our sympathy to Val, Sr. and their family, especially Tammy and Val, Jr.
and our sympathies to Carly, Mason, Lindsey, and Addie on the passing of their Grandma.

Megan Rutt keeps racking up the awards! She was named the 6th All Decade Bethany College Indoor Track and Field Student Athlete. Megan graduated from Bethany in December. Congratulations, Megan

A picture appeared on Facebook awhile ago, of the Sullivans visiting Iris at Praha Village on St Patrick’s Day. During this time of mandatory social distancing, just when we needed it... so heart-warming.


Bob and Becky Block returned home on St. Patrick's Day from a Wendinger Tour bus trip down south. The destination was to have been New Orleans. Five days into theip, it was necessary to turn around and head back home due to the corona virus threat. Just like here, everything was closing. However, the first 5 days were filled with amazing sites. Coincidentally, Bruce and Betty Burns Olson of Le Sueur, were on the trip as well! Upon reaching St. Louis, all 40 of the tour goers rode the tram to the top of the Gateway Arch. Later in the day, they were present for the "Walk of the Ducks" at the Peabody Hotel in downtown Memphis. The next day they enjoyed touring Graceland, before heading to Vicksburg, Mississppi. On Sunday, March 15, they all toured the Civil War Battlefield in Vicksburg where 4000 troops from Minnesota took part in that battle. Sadly, 400 serviceman from Minnesota lost their lives. Minnesota had the most decorated serviceman at Vicksburg and was chosen to lead the victory march. Later that day they enjoyed traveling the Natchez Trace Parkway, a per-civil war route which brought goods from the Mississippi River to Nashville. In Natchez, they toured the 6 story 30,000 square foot octagonal Longwood Mansion. That evening they enjoyed a 4 course dinner at the Magnolia mansion. The next morning should have taken them to New Orleans and beyond, but with everything closing, it was homeward bound, thankful to arrive home safely.


Got Grands busy with all their free time...Katie is learning songs by heart on the piano….Andy learning songs by heart on his violin… Artistic Maddie is painting rocks, and this writer just learned how to Skype. Don’t call me. When the phone rings, I don’t know whether to run for the comb... or the phone. Keep in touch, keep the distance, and sanitize, sanitize, sanitize...God Bless.

Hi Friends! How are you holding up ?? We miss you !!

Monday lunch specials!!
** BBQ BACON CHEESEBURGER W/ FRIES $10.95
**** GRilled HAM,Turkey, CHEESE W/ tots $8.95
SOUP:
Chicken wild rice
Sweet chili

Friday lunch specials ! Chef Joyce says 'Hi'

Mini shrimp w/ tots $7.95

Egg salad w/fries $7.95
Club wrap w/ turkey, ham, cheese, bacon, tomato & lettuce $8.95
Soup:
Chicken wild rice
Sweet chili
New Ulm Stew

Thursday lunch specials !
Grilled ham & swiss w/ seasoned fries $ 8.95
Bbq chicken strip sandwich w/ tots $ 10.95
Soup:
Chicken wild rice
Sweet chili
New Ulm stew

Kerfoot Canopy Tour was again nominated as one of the top aerial adventures in the United States. We need all of the help we can get from the community to vote for us. The reason we were nominated is because of the many amazing people who have worked for us. These people all come from the Henderson community. We would be extremely grateful if you could vote for Kerfoot Canopy Tour:
https://www.10best.com/awards/trave...2020/kerfoot-canopy-tour-henderson-minn/

People can vote once a day until the contest closes and we would love to shine the spotlight on the Henderson community!

The City of Henderson will not be taking reservations for the Community Hall, Bender Park Shelter, Allanson Park Shelter, or Allanson Park Campground at this time. All events held in these locations have been cancelled for March. Furthermore, no open date for Allanson Park Campground has been determined at this time.

Due to an increased demand and subsequent shortage of toilet paper as a result of COVID-19, we have heard of the increased use and flushing of non-flushable materials such as baby wipes, napkins and paper towels. While the “flushable” wipes concern is not new to wastewater facilities, there is an increased risk due to the current shortage of toilet paper. We ask that our community members pay extra attention to what they are using and flushing and remind you not to flush anything other than toilet paper.

The COVID-19 outbreak has created additional stress and uncertainty for everyone, and while we understand that supply shortages exacerbate these stresses and challenges, it is important to keep in mind that flushing anything other than toilet paper can create expensive problems for homeowners and your local facilities. Flushing wipes (even those labeled “flushable”) and other non-toilet paper materials causes clogs, backups, equipment and pipe breakages, and in bad cases, can even force raw sewage back into peoples’ homes. Because we are a public utility, the cost to repair these damages is unfortunately borne by the public. We want to avoid any and all of these problems and allow our facility workers to focus on their jobs to keep our facility up and running.

Properly addressing this issue requires each of us to be extra mindful, especially in the days and weeks ahead, but also beyond the containment of COVID-19. We ask that you pay close attention to what is being used in your home, and make sure you are only flushing toilet paper and properly disposing of all other materials.

As a reminder, the following products are NOT flushable and must be disposed of in a waste basket:
• Paper towels
• Napkins
• Kleenex and other tissues
• Wet wipes/baby wipes (even those labeled as “flushable” wipes)
• Diapers
• Feminine hygiene products
• Gauze/Band-Aids

Thank you for helping keep our community and facilities clean and functioning!

The Action Board meeting of the Minnesota River Congress scheduled for March 26th has been cancelled until further notice.

2020 March 16 St. Thomas News

Father James Burns will have the Easter Vigil mass at St. Thomas on Saturday, April 11th, at 7:00 pm.

Masses at St. Anne’s in Le Sueur are Saturdays at 5:15 p. m., and Sundays 8 and 10:30 a. m. with Father Chris Shofner.

Congratulations to Le Center St. Patrick’s Day Royalty, Allison McCabe won Miss Shamrock, Erin O’Rourke Schultz won Miss Leprechaun plus the Gregory O’Connell Award, and Brooklynn Anderly won Miss Irish Rose. A few gathered for the Mulligan Stew, Saturday. Grand Marshals, Don and Mary Louise Halloran Hayden, enjoyed Mulligan Stew with a small group. Mary looked lovely in her green jacket and green elegant western hat. Their son, John Hayden from Buffalo and Don’s sister Dorothy Dinwittie were among them, to help celebrate. The Halloran clan was well represented in the parade, and Tim Halloran and Dick O’Connel marched with the Hibernians We enjoyed our Mulligan stew and laughs, from a distance, with “Cherry Cheeks” Retka , Eric O’Connell and Davie Connelly. After the parade more folks gathered at the American Legion.

Congratulations to Belle Plaine’s 2020 St. Patrick’s Day Royalty: Hayley O’Brien, Brooke McGlinchey and Cassandra Leeper. A drive through Belle Plaine, showed the counts were down a little. Folks were out and about wearing their green.

Bragging Rights: John, “Mr. Hayden” an assistant principal at the Buffalo Junior High School, where our grandson Andy attends. After he checked his phone to see a picture of who Andy is, he said., “Andy’s not a problem.”

Sunday night, Grandma texted their adult children, “Grandpa and Grandma’s Daycare is OPEN!” Daughter-in-law text back. “OH, NO. IT’S NOT! They’re 70!”

We are taking breaks, from doing nothing, to go to the drive-up at any McD’s for a shamrock shake. We’ve got to be careful, to take this pandemic serious, we definitely wouldn’t want to carry it home to loved ones.
Have a good week folks. Sanitize, cover coughs, stay home and keep the distance...

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This event has been cancelled. Stay tuned for a reschedule date.

Friday lunch specials!
Tuna melt w/ seasoned fries $ 8.95
Fish hoagie sandwich w/ tots $10.25
BBQ bacon cheeseburger w/ onion rings $ 9.95
Soup:
Chicken wild rice
Sweet chili
New Ulm Stew

Thursday lunch specials!

Hamburger tot hotdish w/ bread $9.95

Turkey bacon bistro sandwich w/ fries $8.95

Soup:
Chicken wild rice
Sweet chili
New Ulm stew

Wednesday lunch specials !

BBQ chicken tendermelt sandwich w/ seasoned fries $10.25
Philly cheesesteak burger w/ tots $10.50
Egg salad sandwich w/ tots $8.50
Soup:
Chicken wild rice
Sweet chili
New Ulm Stew

2020 March 8 St. Thomas News
Father James Burns will have the Easter Vigil mass at St. Thomas on Saturday, April 11th, at 7:00 pm.

Masses at St. Anne’s in Le Sueur are Saturdays at 5:15 p. m., and Sundays 8 and 10:30 a. m. with Father Chris Shofner.

Mary Connolly received sad news from California. Patricia “Patsy” Connolly Hacker, 67, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on February 28, 2020 at her home. She is the daughter of Terry and Kay Connolly. Patsy is survived by her husband Mike Hacker, a daughter, Andrea and her husband, Brad Steele, 2 grandchildren Mikayla and Brad Steele, one brother Mike Connolly, two sisters Kathy Aakhus, husband Don and Terri Wright. Their dad Terry and Ray Connolly are brothers. Our sympathies to the Connolly family.

Neighbors enjoyed a 90th Birthday Party for Joanne Sullivan hosted by Mary Jean Halloran last Saturday, in honor of Joanne’s upcoming 90th birthday on March 18th.

Congratulations to T. C. and Carol Fogarty, who were chosen as Belle Plaine’s St. Patrick’s Day Grand Marshals. Former Grand Marshals were T. C.’s folks, Tom and Margaret Fogarty, and John and Kathleen Fogarty were an aunt and uncle of T. C.’s. John and Kathleen are this writer’s aunt and uncle and Godparents too. Kathleen grew up in St. Thomas.

2020 St. Patrick’s Day Queens Talent Event happened last Saturday March 7 at the Le Center American Legion Post 108. The 2020 Grand Marshal, Don Hayden spoke, his wife Mary Louise Halloran Hayden will be present this coming Saturday. Three talented candidates, Brooklyn Anderly, daughter of Rick and Steffy, played Irish tunes on her clarinet, awesome. Erin Schultz, daughter of Billy and Molly O’Rourke-Schultz, choreographed and performed a lively Irish inspired dance, and Allison McCabe, daughter of Kelly McCabe and Rachel Dauk, told a story of her Irish heritage and sang the song “Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears”. If the story doesn’t get you, the song will. The Hudson Irish Dancers dancers performed between each candidate’s performance. The queen cornation is on Friday evening at 7 pm. On Saturday the Parade, rally and Mass are at 11 o’clock at St. Mary’s Church. Mulligan stew from 11 til 2 at the Legion and entertainment at the Legion following the parade, see you there.

Our 2020 St. Patrick’s Day/St. Thomas connections in Le Center: Candidate Allison McCabe is four generations (McCabe, Dauk, Hoehn, Burns) from St. Thomas on the Halloran /Burns Branches of our St. Thomas Tree. Grand Marshal Mary Louise grew up on a farm northeast of St. Thomas, the daughter of John P. and Grace Halloran. Both Mary Louise and Allison are descendants of Timothy and Mary Hessian Shea, and John “Ole Johnny” and Catherine Cooper O’Halloran. All are born in Ireland and laid to rest in St. Thomas.
May the good lord take a liking to ya!... But not to soon.