A “mini grant” program has been continued for the 20th straight year by F & M Community Bank in Preston, First State Bank of Fountain and First Southeast Bank in Harmony for the Fillmore Central School District. Grants of up to $500 each have been made available to classroom teachers for the 2017/2018 school year so they can implement a variety of innovative ideas and … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2017
Government this week
Monday, September 25 • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 26 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, High School Media Center, 6:30 p.m. Monday, October 2 • City of Houston Planning … [Read more...]
Dr. Changelove Or, How I learned to stop worrying and love the future
First off, I feel an apology is in order. In my last column, I referenced a Pew Research article that listed Baby Boomers as people who were listed as being ages 51-69 and the article was written in 2016. I did some quick subtraction and came up with 1947, but I noticed later that the article has the Boomer generation written as beginning in 1946, not 1947. This is probably a … [Read more...]
One Moment, Please… Recognizing the importance of volunteerism
On Wednesday, September 6, I had the opportunity to be a part of something pretty special. Tonya Keim was going to be recognized as the KTTC AmaZing Woman, and I was asked to come and say a few words about Tonya’s contributions to our community and how she has impacted the lives of others. The KTTC TV crew was slated to arrive at Harmony Kids Learning Center, where Tonya … [Read more...]
Correction
In the article titled “Whalan Council to hold a public hearing,” printed in the September 18, 2017, edition of the Fillmore County Journal, it was incorrectly stated that Randy Berekvam is the carpenter replacing the town hall door. It should have stated the carpenter for the project is Mike Kimball. We apologize for this error. … [Read more...]
Letter about High School Page Program…
To the Editor, All high school juniors are now eligible to apply for the Minnesota House of Representatives 2018 High School Page Program. By taking part in this week-long program, pages learn the legislative process and also develop leadership skills by observing how committees are conducted and how issues are resolved. To download an application, visit the following … [Read more...]
Ellen Nichols
Ellen J. Nichols, 80, of Preston, passed on Thursday, September 21, 2017, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. She was born in Simpson, Minn., on July 25, 1937, to Adry and Mildred (Wrase) Thomas. In 1955 she graduated from Preston High School. She married Donald O. Nichols on July 24, 1957, at the Pilot Mound Lutheran Church. They moved to Raleigh, N.C., where she … [Read more...]
Seasonal flu vaccinations available
Seasonal flu shots are encouraged for anyone age six months and older. This is also true for people who care for children under age six months and people with health conditions. Fillmore County Public Health is offering shots that protect against four flu types. Flu shots will only be available at 902 Houston Street, NW in Preston on the following dates: • Monday, October 9 … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson approves health assessment in lieu of school nurse
At the August R-P School Board meeting, it was brought forth by Superintendent Chuck Ehler the consideration of a school nurse for the new school facility. The district has never employed a nurse for this purpose and it was urged by resident Dana Thompson, a nurse and contracted instructor with the district, that stock of its needs, policies, and procedures be taken. At the … [Read more...]
Rushford Village mulls over equipment
The City of Rushford Village is getting closer to making a decision on the purchase of a road grader. The large ticket item has been the foremost item among a list put together by Councilors MikeEbner and Chad Rasmussen, along with Public Works Supervisor Travis Scheck, months ago. The aim of the list was to determine the most pressing equipment needs and plan for upgrades, … [Read more...]