November is the official time to give thanks. I personally think that appreciation and gratitude should be a daily happening. Today I want to thank beautiful, generous Mary, the leader of our senior exercise class. I feel so much healthier every time I attend your class. I also feel more energetic even after all the marching and cross-walking around the room. Evie, who is … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Preparing for the future
By Amara Nelson Senior year is an intimidating time of a young person’s life. You are just starting to figure out what you really want to do with your life. Some people choose to go into the military or straight to work after high school, and others go to college. Whichever way you choose to go, it is intimidating to say the least. Most of us high schoolers have only been … [Read more...]
The Working Mom… To decorate or not to decorate — that is the question!
So with our son off to college, we are now empty nesters for most of the year. This is interesting backstory for all of you to have as I bring up the next topic — decorating for the holidays. When my husband asked me “why” would we decorate for Halloween this year, the question bounced off my heart with a tinge of sadness. Well because! (Not a great answer) There are … [Read more...]
Monster Bash is top Halloween attraction in state
The Monster Bash Haunted House has been recognized as the top Halloween Attraction in the State of Minnesota. For several years, people have been traveling great distances to experience the Monster Bash and Minnesotahauntedhouses.com has named Monster Bash the #1 Halloween Attraction in Minnesota for 2017. The Monster Bash Haunted House has been a highly regarded entertainment … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central board reviews report from new back to school conferences
At the September 25 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, Principal Heath Olstad gave a report on how the first back-to-school conferences went on September 4 and 5. After the conferences, he was able to speak with all of the school staff and many of the parents as well. “There was high praise for the experience,” he noted. He did receive some suggestions to help next year … [Read more...]