In 1898, Mr. B. O. Crandall was the publisher of the Canby News and also the Porter Weekly Press. How many people are there that remember a newspaper from Porter? I talked to someone this winter that said they had seen a paper from Porter in some relative’s property.

Open auditions for the Lac qui Parle Players production of The Phantom Tollbooth will be held Tuesday, May 23, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the newly-renovated Prairie Arts Center, or by appointment with director Heidi Felton.

The MN Pollution Control Agency is recognizing the Canby Waste Water Treatment Plant and its staff for outstanding operations. To receive recognition, facilities must demonstrate consistent compliance with monitoring, operations, and maintenance requirements, and submit accurate, on-time reports to the MPCA in wastewater operations.

Lois Heald, RN, received the Florence Nightingale Professional Nurse award during the Sanford Health nurses week celebration this month.  

Macaroon “Nests”

submitted by Pat Haigh

Ingredients:

14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1⁄2 tsp kosher salt

14 oz. sweetened flaked coconut (about 4 2⁄3 cups)

Melted white chocolate, for drizzling

The Canby Area Arts Council was honored to help Jim’s Market kick-off their Friday Food Truck. It was a perfect May afternoon. Paul from KLQP radio station in Madison was there broadcasting and the turnout was great. Thank you to Jim’s Market for providing this opportunity for us and to all who came out and enjoyed a burger!

I’ve been slowly getting things in the ground over the last couple weeks but obviously the 3” of rain slowed that down a bit. I have two major beds left to plant as well as two new beds I have planned in my head that I should probably order some soil for. But I think it’s safe to say we are a “go” for the spring planting season.

Asa is now just over two weeks old, and I need to get back into the swing of things soon as it is what keeps me sane. Not having a schedule or routine doesn’t work for me, so this week, we will get back at it.