Countryside Public Health offering Flu, Covid-19, and Covid-19 Bivalent Boosters at October Clinic dates

Countryside Public Health will be offering in-office Vaccine Clinics at their five office locations in October with Flu, Moderna Covid-19 Primary series for those 6 months and older, and Moderna Covid-19 Bivalent booster doses for those age 18 years and older. Countryside Public Health encourages you to get vaccinated against the Flu, Covid-19, and to check with your primary care provider to see if you are up-todate on routine vaccinations. Reach out to your primary care provider or Countryside Public Health if you need assistance.

Harold Carl Jeseritz

 The funeral service for Harold Jeseritz, 95, of Hutchinson, formerly of Wood…

Jerry Ostensoe

 Jerry Ostensoe, 71, of Granite Falls passed away on Monday, August 29,…

Notes from the Granite Area Arts Council

Last week, your usual arts columnist (Jessie Hennen) was knocked out by a head cold, so community artist Leah Cook took over. I’m back now, and sure glad I didn’t try to write last week’s edition while whacked out on cough suppressants – there was a lot of important information in it. Probably instead of sharing it with you, I’d have submitted a terrible poem about fall leaves or something. To recap: after a month of community conversations, Leah’s moved on to the project phase of her residency. She’s planned many interesting things for folks to do and create in Granite Falls over the next month and a half, and we very much hope you can help with any that interest you.

YME holds activities throughout the week to raise funds for local families

Throughout last week, the Yellow Medicine East School District hosted a number of activities to help raise funds to assist local families dealing with cancer. Not only did the events help families in the Yellow Medicine East District, but Head Football Coach Lucas Damm also extended the aid to families in Lakeview and Canby as well. “Instead of giving it to a certain charity, we thought it would mean more to give it to families in need since we had a lot of families to help out,” says Damm.

Autumn Experience Series: Nelson Farm

When polled on social media, a number of local community members said one of the trips they make annually in the fall is to the Nelson Farm near Litchfield. 2022 marks its 33rd Annual Pumpkin Patch festival that is open to all ages.

YME Football takes on Lakeview in home game

The YME Football team took on Lakeview in a home game Friday evening for an 8-47 loss. Leaders in the game included Cody Dahlager who ran 72 yards in 17 runs, with five of 12 passes completed. Dahlager also scored an interception. Scoring from the game follows: YME (3-3) 0 0 0 8 - 8 Lakeview (5-1) 7 20 0 20 - 47 Scoring Plays L – Justin Timm 14 pass from Owen Louwagie (PAT good) L – Clayton Kosel 9 run (PAT failed) L – Greg Schafer 27 run (2pt failed) L – Kosel 36 run (2pt good) L – Kosel 1 run (PAT good) L – Timm 36 pass from Louwagie (PAT good)

Marlys Lundin Christenson

Marlys Lundin Christenson, 72, of Cottonwood passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at her residence. Funeral services were held on Friday, October 7 at 1 p.m. at Granite Falls Lutheran Church. Visitation was held one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Funeral arrangements were with Wing-Bain Funeral Home of Granite Falls. Marlys Ann Lundin was born in Granite Falls on March 17, 1950, the daughter of Laurents and Idella Enstad. She was baptized and confirmed at Stony Run Lutheran Church. Marlys attended Granite Falls High School. Marlys was united in marriage to Jerald Lundin on May 31, 1968, in Watertown, S.D. They raised four children: Bob, Bruce, Melissa and Barry. Marlys worked in the nursing field for many years and had a heart of gold. She brought so much joy and comfort to those she cared for throughout the years. She enjoyed listening to country music, watching the Vikings games, playing games on her tablet, shopping trips to Sioux Falls and most of all, she cherished the time spent with her family. She was known for her fun, humorous and witty personality. She was quick to make a joke and always made those around her smile and laugh. Marlys is survived by her children: Bob (Stephanie) Lundin of Tea, S.D., Bruce (Tanya) Lundin of Hanley Falls, Melissa (Nathan) Doose of Marshall, and Barry Lundin of Apple Valley; eight grandchildren: Cael and Blake Lundin, Tyler, Brynn and Tessa Lundin,

Pearl Nagel

Pearl Jeanette Sundquist was born to parents Herman and Cora (Olson) Sundquist on November 5, 1918, in Sacred Heart Township. She was baptized and confirmed at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Sacred Heart.

JoAnne June Freese

JoAnne June Freese, 81, of Maynard passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Avera Care Center in Granite Falls. Funeral Service will be at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Clara City on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at 3 p.m. Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, from 5 - 7 p.m. at Wing-Bain Funeral Home in Granite Falls and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the Bethany Reformed Cemetery in Clara City. JoAnne was born on June 23, 1941, to Henry and Margaret (Harting) Tebben at home in Maynard. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Clara City. JoAnne attended Maynard Public schools. Following school, she resided on the farm. She enjoyed helping on the farm and enjoyed baking, cooking, and raising her children. Later she received her certified nursing assistant certificate and worked at the Granite Falls nursing home. JoAnne enjoyed bowling, polka dancing, listening to music, playing her accordion, gardening, helping with the animals, being together with friends and family, and riding horses. JoAnne is survived by her children, Brad and Judy Lee, Curtis and Debbie Lee, Ralph and Deb Lee; sister, Evelyn Halvorson of Montevideo; sister-in-law, Lorraine Tebben of Granite Falls, Stanley and Marilyn Freese of Murdock; grandchildren, Amanda and Terry Lein of Boyd, Veronica and Jeffrey Blommel of Montevideo; step-grandchildren, Donald Mahlum Jr. of Maynard, Rachell Minsaas of Willmar; four greatgrandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; as well as