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Spring Valley Living increasing care capacity

July 27, 2020 by Mary Whalen Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Spring Valley Living increasing care capacity

Spring Valley has been actively working with seniors in the area since 1957 to enhance quality of life through innovation, ongoing education and encouragement. Over the years the staff members have developed strong and lasting relationships with both the community and its healthcare services. Presently there are three options at Spring Valley Living:    • The Evergreens is … [Read more...]

Coopers appreciate rewards of beef farm ownership

May 11, 2020 by Mary Whalen Leave a Comment

Although Ross Cooper took ownership of his land a quarter of a century ago, he has been farming his entire life. Raised in Fillmore County and graduating from Spring Valley High School, Ross married Maribeth in 1998 and they embraced a journey to remain in a rural setting. Maribeth (also employed with the City of Rochester) is a master at blending the roles of the business and … [Read more...]

Earth Day remembered with biochar for healthier soil

May 4, 2020 by Mary Whalen Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Earth Day remembered with biochar for healthier soil

The Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day (began by Senator Gaylord Nelson, who gained a reputation as “the Father of Earth Day” as well as the “Conservation Governor”) may have been overshadowed by coronavirus pandemic updates, yet many Fillmore County readers remembering where they were on April 22, 1970, paused to reflect on the importance of environmental … [Read more...]

From neighborhood friends to newlyweds

January 20, 2020 by Mary Whalen Leave a Comment

The love Mingo and Mindy Kingsley uncovered as they grew from neighborhood friends to newlyweds seemed natural, yet getting to their June 15, 2019, wedding celebration took thoughtful planning and diligent hours of assistance from family and friends. Domingo (Mingo), son of Kerry and Jane (Hoag) Kingsley, is a 2008 graduate of Fillmore Central High School, graduated Upper … [Read more...]

Jim McCabe Volunteer firefighter retires after 48 years of service

September 16, 2019 by Mary Whalen Leave a Comment

The “adrenaline rush” many  Emergency Medical Services - EMS experience is something Jim McCabe is familiar with working as a Volunteer Fireman in Spring Valley for 48 years.    The decision to retire his gear was not an easy one and his epinephrine levels are still triggered when he hears an alarm to report to an emergency situation which Jim hears through the pager he carries … [Read more...]

Fighting drugs in our neighborhoods

August 26, 2019 by Mary Whalen Leave a Comment

On August 14 the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office and Fillmore County Attorney’s Office teamed up at the Methodist Church in Fillmore, Minn., to address illegal drugs in Fillmore County.  Topics covered education on the wide variety of illegal drugs as attendees learned how these substances are made and distributed. A strong emphasis was placed on how the residents of the … [Read more...]

Traveling the world

July 29, 2019 by Mary Whalen Leave a Comment

K.I.S.S. is the acronym Joanie Betsinger of Spring Valley uses to describe her approach to traveling as age moves one into the senior category.  “Keep It Simple Silly!” says Joanie. “Know from the ‘get go’ that not everything is going to go according to your plan!  Relax, be flexible.  Take less, leave the worrying to the people you paid to guide you!  Take your time, no one … [Read more...]

Renee Lechner – West Point ready

May 27, 2019 by Mary Whalen Leave a Comment

Plans are in place for Renee Lechner, a 2019 Kingsland graduate, to begin at United States Military Academy (USMA), better known as West Point, on July 1, 2019 – the official start of Cadet Basic Training.  “I leave June 26 to spend a few days in New York with my family and then I report June 29,” says Spring Valley resident, Renee. “Basic Training is not the same as basic … [Read more...]

Good Earth Village celebrating 50 years – all year long

May 20, 2019 by Mary Whalen Leave a Comment

Located just north of Spring Valley, Minn., Good Earth Village remains one of the “best kept secrets” of the area, but the camp staff members are hopeful the word is getting out in 2019 as opportunities to celebrate the 50th anniversary begin!  Years of praying, planning, and constructing were necessary before this family friendly campground began, so those making plans for the … [Read more...]

Dr. Whalen – giving The Masters’ experience

April 8, 2019 by Mary Whalen Leave a Comment

Raised on a farm in Fillmore County, 1968 graduate of Harmony High School Dr. Len Whalen learned to golf with his college bowling teammates in Winona when he was 21.  Golfing became more routine in his life after opening his chiropractic practice in Zephyrhills, Fla.  After attending The Masters practice golf tournament in Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia with some … [Read more...]

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