Every year, the nation’s leading newspaper industry magazine Editor & Publisher recognizes the “Top 25 Under 35.” For 2017, out of all of the nominees from daily and weekly newspapers throughout the United States, Fillmore County Journal Creative Director Jana Boyum made the list, and deservedly so. Jana is one of only 25 individuals under the age of 35 recognized by … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2017
The Owl Center has baby owls!
By Karla Bloem Executive Director International Owl Center Rusty and Iris came to live at the International Owl Center in 2010. Both of these Great Horned Owls had vision in only one eye, preventing them from being released to the wild. They were perfectly capable, however, of breeding in captivity. The Owl Center acquired permits for these owls to study Great Horned Owl … [Read more...]
Plans move forward for new Fillmore Central garage
Fillmore Central Public School Superintendent Richard Keith and Craig Britton attended the April 11 Harmony City Council meeting to discuss the school’s plans for a new garage to store the football equipment and park some of the district’s vehicles. The project has been in the works for several months now as details were hammered out between the school district and the City of … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Board of Review meets
The Spring Valley City Council met for the annual Board of Review at 5:30 p.m. on April 10. Members in attendance included Mayor Struzyk, Jesse Betts, Mike Hadland, City Clerk Deb Zimmer, and County Assessor Brian Hoff. Hoff shared “ground rules” and duties of the Board. His list included the statement that “Appeals must be based on facts. The property owner must present … [Read more...]
Good Earth Village open house to be held April 30
Come to Good Earth Village for an open house on Sunday, April 30, from 2-5 p.m. The local camp and retreat center invites all ages to explore the 500 acres, participate in camp activities, and meet some of the very talented and well-trained staff that will be working at camp for the summer. “We cannot wait to introduce you to our incredible faith-based summer programs” says … [Read more...]
A View from the Woods ~ 4/17/17
Maple syrup luxury When the nights are below freezing but the days are warmer, that is when sap rises in the maple trees. At a time when we long for any sign of spring, maple syrup provides the first harvest of the year to reassure us that life is coming back into the earth. Maple syrup is a true North American food. Long before recorded history, Native American families … [Read more...]
Wykoff zoning amendment tabled
The Wykoff City Council met on April 10 in regular session, with all members in attendance: Mary Tjepkes, Rocky Vreeman, Mayor Al Williams, Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett, and Brody Mensink. Daren Sikkink, representing WHKS, addressed the council regarding the sanitary sewer project on South Main Street. He explained that the sewer main there is substandard because it’s … [Read more...]
Houston Planning Commission weighs meat locker inquiry
The Houston Planning and Zoning Commission met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 3 at Houston City Hall. The meeting began with a public hearing regarding a variance for garage size at 110 North Chase street. There was no public comment and the commission moved on to discuss the situation. Administrator Peterson explained that the reason for the variance requirement on the garage … [Read more...]
Chatfield 2016 audit presented
Jason Boynton, Smith Schafer and Associates, delivered an unmodified, clean opinion during his review of the city’s 2016 audit at the council’s April 10 meeting. Chatfield’s tax capacity of $1,619,199 is an increase from 2015 to 2016. The general tax levy makes up 20% of total government revenue. Tax Increment Financing in 2016 was $88,564. Local Government Aid provides 10% … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Curtis James Bisek, 32, Peterson, Minn.; 3/3/2017, DWI – Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 3/28/2018), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (3/28/2017): Complete Chemical Assessment - within 30 days of March 28 - follow all … [Read more...]