Book club I assess our new local heritage pork supply in the freezer, fresh kohlrabi stored in the basement, refrigerator potatoes stashed in a cool closet. Between cookbooks, a messy stack of clipped recipes and and online cooking sites, I select a menu and plan out a timetable. Fresh ham roast with maple syrup and balsamic sauce, cranberry walnut slaw, mashed sweet potatoes … [Read more...]
Letter about News from Hillcrest Drive, Rushford…
To the Editor, It was thought now that the controversial Hillcrest Drive Project is mostly complete as I have received the official notice of my special assessment, and it is at a reduced rate, but still about six times greater that the annual real estate taxes on my home now! At a recent council meeting, one council member asked if there was a more effective way to prepare … [Read more...]
A little of this, A little of that
The woman two aisles over from me who was also checking out of the store seemed to have captured everyone’s attention. Since her back was to me, I was trying to figure out why other customers were staring at her. She was of medium height, medium build with short brown hair. Maybe she was some celebrity. Maybe she was robbing the store. No, the cashier was smiling and … [Read more...]
Recycling 101
By Drew Hatzenbihler Solid Waste Administrator After a long break from this article, Recycling 101 is back with a new author. LaVerne Paulson has officially retired and we want to wish him the best with his retirement and thank him for his service to Fillmore County! Having grown up adjacent to Fillmore County in Olmsted, I have been trying to figure out where to start with … [Read more...]
Sue’s Muse
Winter musings 2018 has made its way to our doors, blowing in the frigid days of winter. Gilbert embraces the cold, breaking out in his happy dance at the mention of a walk. Lu is not as enthusiastic, as it is a challenge to struggle into a jacket, hat and gloves, after a carpal tunnel release surgery. Soon they are off on their rounds, to post office, drug or grocery store, … [Read more...]