REGIONAL REPORTRothsay, Minn.

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Living At Home-Block Nurse ProgramServing People 65+ Volunteer Assistance

Box 234, Rothsay, MN 218 867-1234

“Contact Your Local Agent”

Oscar/Parke Mutual

“For All Your Insurance Needs”218 867-2440

BRUCE BRENDENAs Your Rothsay

Representative ForFERGUS FALLS

MONUMENT COMPANY

For All Your Monument And Marker Needs

Call 218 867-2410

CITY OF ROTHSAY

“Home Of The Prairie Chicken”ROTHSAY, MINNESOTA 56579

3StudioHAIR DESIGN

412 Center Street - Rothsay, MN218 867-2102

Check with the industrial arts class at Rothsay High School

about any special project at your farm or home.

218 867-2116

LINDBERG MOTORS

Auto And Truck RepairPHONE 218 867-2355

Rothsay, MN 56579

Rothsay Baptist Church

Rev. Wendell Wahlin218 867-2268

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

New Life Lutheran Church

Pastor Randy WhiteheadWorship Times:

8:45 a.m. @Little BethanyNew Life:

9:00 a.m. - Sunday School10:00 a.m. - Worship

Game Heads & Bears A Specialty!

Minnesota Licensed Taxidermist807 4-1/2 Ave NE, Barnesville

354-7431

Call 218 354-2606 To Have Your Business

Featured On The Church Page.

Call 218 354-2606 To Have Your Business

Featured On The Church Page.

451 Center StreetRothsay, MN 56579

218 867-2182Member FDICMember FDIC

Bulk Propane and Fuel Delivery218-863-2811 • 800-786-7573

e think we are in charge.

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How much of life do we really control?

God is the all-powerful one.

We can rely on the power of God.

Hear more this week in church.

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Rothsay Area Church Notes

All area churches are welcome to submit their church notes to be published in the Rothsay Regional Report.

Please email to newsrecordreview@bvillemn.net or they may mailed to the Rothsay Regional Report, PO Box 203, Rothsay, MN 56579

NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Parish Office 218 867-6557Rothsay, MN

Pastor Randy Whitehead At this time the council has

decided that all activities and services are cancelled until further notice.

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LITTLE BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Parish Office 218 867-65578 Miles SE of Barnesville

At this time the council has decided that all activities and services are cancelled until further notice.

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LAKES AREA WORDFELLOWSHIP

Vergas, MinnesotaSpirit-filled Family Church

Pastors Larry and Terry VosikaTelephone: 218 847-8499

Church: 218 342-2620Remember a church that’s alive is

worth the drive.* * * *

ROTHSAY BAPTIST CHURCHRothsay, Minnesota

Pastor Wendell WahlinChurch: 218 867-2268

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SOUTH IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Mailing Address: PO Box 93Pelican Rapids, MN 56572

Location Address: 38041 Cty Hwy 21

Rothsay, MNPastor Phil Tobin

Telephone: 218 731-4353Church Secretary: 218 863-4085

All services cancelled until further notice. We wish you all good health.

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NORTH IMMANUELLUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMC)

12713 County Road 30, Pelican Rapids, MN

Pastor Ethan FearingOffice: 218 863-5447 Cell: 320 874-0104

North Immanuel will not be having any in-person worship services. They will be available on Youtube.

Blood Donors Needed To Keep Supply Strong

In times of need, people come together to support one another. The American Red Cross is asking for healthy individuals to step up to help patients experiencing health crises by donating blood or platelets.

As COVID-19 continues to affect everyday life, people may not be thinking about blood donation. But blood and platelets are needed daily to help patients battling disease and facing the unexpected. Donating blood is an easy way to care for each other and ensure hospitals have the blood products patients rely on.

As a thank-you for helping ensure a stable blood supply, all who come to give blood or platelets May 15-31 will receive a special Red Cross “We’re all in this together” T-shirt, by mail, while supplies last. Donors must have a valid email address on file to claim their T-shirt.

Healthy individuals who are feeling well are asked to make an appointment to donate this May by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1 800 RED CROSS (1 800 733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive and

are required to wear a face covering or mask while at the drive, in alignment

with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention public guidance.

Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including social distancing and face coverings for donors and staff – have been implemented to safeguard donors, volunteers and employees.

The Red Cross is also looking for blood drive hosts to help ensure a stable blood supply. Learn more and sign up to sponsor a drive by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/HostADrive.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities May 15-31:

Battle LakeMay 28, 2020: 12:30-6:30 p.m.,

First Lutheran Church, 505 W. HoldtDaltonMay 29, 2020: 12:00-6:00 p.m.,

Dalton Community Center, 114 W. Main Street.

Fergus FallsMay 20, 2020: 1:00-7:00 p.m.,

YMCA, 1164 Friberg Avenue.May 21, 2020: 1:00-7:00 p.m.,

YMCA, 1164 Friberg Avenue.May 22, 2020: 8:00 a.m-1:00

p.m., YMCA, 1164 Friberg Avenue.

Dumpsters will be located in the Rothsay Powerhouse Parking Lot, 436 Center Street North, for residents to dispose of any unwanted

items or excess trash. Residents are responsible for delivering items and pay any additional fees at the time of drop off.

(See Price List Below)

ELECTRONICS Microwaves, Desktop Printers/Copiers, Fax, DVD, VCR, Radios, Etc. Computers (CPU’s Laptops includes Keyboard, Mouse ………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………...$8.00/Each Large Floor Type Copy Machines, Etc.………………………………………………………..……………………….…………………………..$60.00/Each Televisions/Computer Monitors (26” and under tube type)…………………………………………….……………………………..$13.00/Each Televisions/Computer Monitors (Over 27” tube type)……………………………………………………………………….……………$18.00/Each WHITE GOODS A Humidifiers, Dehumidifiers, Water Softeners, Hot Water Heaters, Appliances NON-FREON (Stoves, Dishwashers, Stoves, Dryers, Microwaves, Etc.)……………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………….$8.00/Each Appliances – Freon Must Be Drained (Refrigerators, Freezers, A/C Units, Etc.)…………………………………….………..$13.00/Each Commercial Appliances-MUST have Freon Drained (Freezers, Coolers, Etc.)………………………………………….……...$60.00/Each Hot Tubs..……………………………...…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…$75.00/Each Pianos…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………….$75.00/Each BATTERIES Car, Boat, Motorcycle………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..…….$2.00/Each Tuck, Tractor……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………..…….$5.00/Each Commercial……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………..…….$12.00/Each TIRES Small Passenger Tire (Up to 15”)…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………$5.50/Each Large Passenger Tire (16”+)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………..$6.50/Each Small Passenger Tire with Rim (Up to 15”)…………………………………………………………………………………………..……..…...$9.00/Each Large Passenger Tire with Rim (16”+)……………………………………………………………………………………………..……………...$10.00/Each Semi-Truck/Trailer Tire………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………..…$15.00/Each Semi-Truck/Trailer Tire with Rim……………………………………………………………………………………….……………………….…..$27.00/Each MISCELLANIOUS Stuffed Chair/Recliner…………………………………………………………………………………………….……….……………………………..$10.00/Each Sofa per Piece………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….…………………………….$15.00/Each Reclining Sofa, Hide-A-Bed Sofa per Piece…………………………………………………………………….……….……………………….$20.00/Each Single Size Mattress, Box Spring per Piece…………………………..……………………….………………………….…………………….$11.00/Each Twin Size Mattress, Box Spring per Piece………………………………………………………………………………………….……….……$12.00/Each Queen Size Mattress, Box Spring per Piece…………………………………………………….…………………………………….…………$15.00/Each King Size Mattress, Box Spring per Piece………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..$20.00/Each Carpeting, Vinyl Flooring…………….……………….………………………………………………………………………………..….…..…..$1.50/Sq. Yard

By: Marlys Winkels, Program DirectorHere we are in the middle of May! Hope you had some May

Day surprises come your way. We did at PARTNERS and I enjoyed beautiful Tulips for a week! It is the little things in life, right? They can either bring you joy, or many times the little things are what get to you. Living in closed quarters these days may not seem like a little inconvenience anymore and our spirits and our good attitudes may be waning.

How do we combat this? It may sound trite, but we must learn to count our blessings, take deep breaths and maybe sometimes we need to let out a good yell of frustration to get it out of our systems. We all have showers we can stand in and just belt out a frustration song! We are here at PARTNERS to listen and we try to have good strong shoulders. We would love to visit with you and we are trying to call as many of our elderly as we can think of to just cheer you on as you fight the good fight!

A shoutout to our senior class graduating this spring! It is so fun to see their pictures on the street signs all over town. What a great idea! Your class will be one of resilience and one in the history books for sure. Congratulations on your achievements!

We are still actively delivering groceries that we order from Service Food on a bi-weekly basis, so the next order to go in would be Thursday, May 21st to be delivered on Friday the 22nd. Call your order in here at PARTNERS -867-1234. Also, if you are getting tired of your own cooking we would be glad to deliver a meal to you from any of the eating places here in town, or if you catch us on the right day, a volunteer could pick up something from a restaurant in Fergus Falls or Barnesville.

Our regular schedule is still on hold and our main concern is to keep everyone as safe as possible by following the CDC guidelines. We are here to serve! Let us!

The Big Build Initiative Hopes To Bring People In

Otter Tail County wants you to build your future here. . . and you can with local supports for housing i n v e s t m e n t . Be a part of the ‘The Big Build’ i n i t i a t i v e launched in D e c e m b e r 2019. The goal of The Big Build is to build new or rehabilitate 5,000 housing units by 2025. Building towards the future begins with expanding housing opportunities and reinvestment throughout Otter Tail County.

In Otter Tail County, we have room to grow and opportunities for home ownership in the heart of lakes country. For the past several years, the County has made an intentional investment in rural rebound efforts to welcome people who are looking for a place to relocate, especially within their prime working years.

Otter Tail County, along with its community partners, has found ways to support housing investment. A property tax rebate program for new single and two-family homes is on-going with many applications approved and moving forward with building their dream homes. The

purpose of the program is to encourage the construction of new primary r e s i d e n c e s and to inspire people to r e p l a c e d i l a p i d a t e d h o u s i n g s t r u c t u r e s within the county.

The rebate program allows

for up to $10,000 in a property tax rebate for new single-family construction. This includes the rebate of the County portion of the property taxes as well as the City portion of the taxes in select communities (currently, Fergus Falls, Henning, New York Mills, Ottertail, Parkers Prairie, Pelican Rapids, Perham and Vergas) for up to five years. There is a wide range of available choices from rural acreage to new subdivisions in communities.

Information and an application for the tax rebate program can be found online at bigbuildotc.com. If you have questions about the qualifications and stipulations of the program or to learn about how the County can support other housing development opportunities, please email abaldwin@co.ottertail.mn.us or call 218 998-8050.

Food Pantry Available

The Barnesville Area Food Pantry is open and staffed with volunteers each Monday from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

The Food Pantry serves residents of Rothsay and surrounding rural areas.

Persons who may be in need of food and other household necessities, are invited to come in for assistance during regular hours. For emergency assistance or more information, please call 218-493-4397.