Financial advisor Michael Bubany of David Drown Associates, Inc., attended the Wednesday, February 10, Canton City Council meeting to discuss refinancing bonds for the city’s two outstanding USDA loans of 2005. Bubany explained that the funds were borrowed for the city’s wastewater treatment plant. The loans were issued at an interest rate of 4.25% and currently have $346,500 … [Read more...]
Father and son committed to continuing personalized service at Harmony lumberyard
In 1975, a father and son, Jim and Joe Hahn, started Hahn Lumber in Harmony. At the end of 2020, another father and son joined forces to invest in that same lumberyard to continue a tradition of small-town service, offering a full range of building supplies. Gary Nolan and his son Will have purchased the lumberyard and have aptly named their new business Nolan Lumber. While … [Read more...]
Several utility billing issues discussed by Canton City Council
The January 13 Canton City Council meeting began as many other January meetings in the area, with new mayors and city council members being sworn in. Nick Prestby took his oath of office for the first time while city council members Cindy Shanks and Randy Gossman reaffirmed their oaths as incumbents on the council. During the meeting, the council addressed several utility … [Read more...]
Chatfield Alliance seeks to fill gap in promotion, information exchange
Sara Sturgis laughs as she describes the new Chatfield Alliance as a “yodeling cowboy.” Sturgis, who is currently serving as the interim Alliance coordinator, explains that The Alliance serves as that cowboy, lassoing the cows to keep the herd together, helping the herd by providing everything it needs and then standing on top of the hill and shouting that Chatfield has the … [Read more...]
Chatfield Veteran humbled by quilt of valor presentation
On August 8, 2020, Donald J. Scott of Chatfield received a special gift in honor of his service to our country. Scott, a Vietnam War veteran, received a Quilt of Valor sewn by Chris Rand and Rita Radil of Rochester. His wife, Rosanne Licciardi, and his niece, Julie Soat of Galena, Ill., wrapped the quilt around him on the day of its presentation. As a Vietnam soldier, Scott … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s deputy requests review of Harmony’s ordinance for side-by-sides, golf carts and ATVs
Fillmore County Deputy Jason Harmening attended last September 8 Harmony City Council meeting to ask council members to review the existing ordinance for use of side-by-sides, ATVs and golf carts within city limits. Harmening explained that he’s been reviewing the ordinance with City Attorney Greg Schieber and they believe there is a need to make a stronger, more detailed … [Read more...]
Harmony to begin Small Cities Grant process in 2021
As part of the economic development authority’s monthly report at the Harmony City Council, on Tuesday, August 11, council members and staff learned that the city would be starting another Small Cities Grant cycle for rehab of residential and rental housing and commercial properties. Mayor Steve Donney and Councilman Steve Sagen, both of whom also serve on the EDA, reported … [Read more...]
Harmony woman cherishes doll she won at Preston’s Fourth of July celebration 84 years ago
Gloria Bergey of Harmony has many precious items she has collected through her life. Among her most cherished possessions is a doll she won in 1936 at Preston’s Fourth of July celebration. Just four years old at the time, the young daughter of Obert and Leona Garness, Gloria won the doll during the children’s parade of doll buggies, tricycles and pets. Gloria admits that … [Read more...]
Harmony distillery joins fight against COVID-19 with production of hand sanitizer
As the world continues to struggle with the coronavirus pandemic, individuals and businesses are stepping in to help. This week, Harmony Spirits has stepped in to help meet the needs of its community and greater southeastern Minnesota by producing and distributing hand sanitizer. Harmony Spirits’ owners, Jim Simpson, Andy Craig and Larry Tammel have been partnering with … [Read more...]