Big Stone County, Minnesota - Living Rural and Loving it!
Dr. Yang Song’s NDSU Landscape Architecture Program students along with Brian Leaders of the National Park Service were in Ortonville on Monday (February 12th) presenting the work they’ve done so far to the Ortonville Park Board along with providing an overview of what they found …
They are busy… and adults are so busy making sure that their kids are where they need to be for their next activity that sometimes we forget to stop. Take a breath… and celebrate their accomplishments and all that they are involved in! Take this …
So many are offering to help that we thought we’d share a post with links to the various avenues that you can help this family!
Note from Becky Stattelman’s Facebook page:
(and much help from Amanda Tatro on the post with information!)
I’ve taken a few calls asking about our neighbors; the Billy and Dara Gibson family, who lost their home and all possessions in a house fire yesterday. Talked with them last night and they are being brave and thankful for each other. Kids are sweet as ever. Will take a bit to organize thoughts and future. Our good neighbors, Brian and Arleen, have shared a house on our same road so the family has immediate temporary housing. There is a Go Fund Me page set up if you would like to help with getting them back on their feet. If you prefer to help them in another way; cash or check in a card, grocery gift card, bag of groceries, etc. you may certainly connect with me and I will drop it off for them. They are very grateful for any and all support.
Sizes:
Boys are men’s 32×30 and 29×30 pants and size medium shirts and girls size 8-10
Shoe size 4 girls and boys are men’s 9 -10
For adult clothes Billy wears a 36/34 jeans and Xl shirts. Dara is Xl in yoga pants and shirts. Also, women’s small shirts and size 4 jeans
Link to the “Meal Train” if you’d like to help provide a meal.
GoFund Account has been set up for them.
Drop Location in Ortonville is Radio Shack
Bonnies Hometown Grocery has an account set up for Gibson family for all there grocery and necessity’s so if anybody would like to donate please call the store 320-325-5144
We accept credit cards also
Or mail checks to po box 294 clinton mn 56225
Monetary donations can also be left at First Independent Bank in Beardsley
We take our youth sports seriously – and enjoy a good Saturday morning basketball tournament! After watching the older teams play with serious reffing, it was fun to watch the refs taking their time and giving some great teaching/coaching pointers to the players… and they …
What brings two crews out to fish… Artie’s Bait and Tackle to shoot video for their advertising. Since Artie likes to have them out when the fish are biting – it is probably a good time to head out to Big Stone Lake! (I know …
It is that time of year again! And, for you that are not familiar with what the Arctic Open Golf Tournament is all about – take a look at last year’s post & video from the event. (click below on the “view original post” to see the videos)
This year’s 39th Annual Arctic Open is on February 10th – starts at 10 .m. for all the activities after the tournament – and to keep updated on any changes, check out their Facebook Event Link Â
Ortonville Trojans vs the Milbank Bulldogs has always been “the” rivals to watch! Ortonville Area Health Services provided some halftime fun at the game last night. Anyone could sign up for a drawing (free bag of popcorn just for signing up). Two names would be …
Donnie’s Diner which is located in the Fairway View Communities’ complex had a ribbon cutting and short ceremony yesterday. Although the sound did not capture very well, we hope you take a listen – Donnie Stolpman has been and continues to be such a strong …
A wonderful family/community time of year, here on the ‘bump!
A short one minute video with random pics/video taken from all of our Santa Day celebrations in Big Stone County – Beardsley, Clinton, Graceville & Ortonville. You can’t help but smile when you see the children having such a good time! A huge “Thank you” to the following groups that hosted the Santa Day Celebrations:
The lighted parade held in Ortonville was a fun evening for the kids (and adults!). The Santa Day celebration in Ortonville was hosted by the Ortonville Downtown Revitalization Committee – with special kudos to Missy McMahon for organizing the parade portion of the day’s event!
It was fun to see the parade represented many from the area… A “Merry Christmas from Clinton” float, a couple entries from Odessa and a couple from Big Stone City along with the Ortonville floats. Lots of family visit time while waiting for the parade to begin – and lots of candy for the kids. Fun memories in the making!
Below are a few highlights from various church Christmas programs. I video taped the Abiding Faith Lutheran program from beginning (piano music before the program as we were being seated) to the very end. Although I do not attend this church, one thing about living rural is that we have VIPs in many different church programs and enjoy our time wherever that takes us! So although we only have a full video of one program, there were so many awesome programs throughout the County. I will share a few Facebook Feed highlights below the video – check them out! Enjoy. Living Rural and Loving it!
Click on the Facebook Icon to go to the post on their page & you’ll be able to view all of the pictures!
On the next two Facebook posts, make sure the volume is up to hear! (once you click on the Play Button, you’ll see the volume control in the bottom right corner on the video – or click on the Facebook icon on the video rather than the Play Button and you’ll be able to view directly on their Facebook Feed – for comments, etc. & other posts)
For a quick look at MNbump (Big Stone County) demographics & a shortlist of community information links:Â click here!
Please keep watch (follow!) the MNbump Facebook page for a constant update of events, pictures, specials from our businesses and more! Link:  https://www.facebook.com/MNbump/ Check out some of the events around the area Including area Christmas Programs (in red!) December 17th – First English Church in Ortonville …