“So quickly yesterdays become tomorrows memories!” It was 1964. Glenn’s family in Minneapolis tidied up the vestiges of Christmas, packed their suitcases into two cars and headed across the country to Pennsylvania, where Glenn and I were being
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Saturday, May 18th, 2013
Volume ∞ Issue ∞
- 5:56:33, May 18th 2013 - modgudur - I guess the child is anti-gun control since Obama went to all that trouble ... [Read More]
- 9:27:41, May 16th 2013 - caal girl - Nice outfit on you. I loved some of the dresses but am holding my breath ... [Read More]
- 2:03:34, May 14th 2013 - - Thanks for sharing the trip with us! ... [Read More]
- 4:12:01, May 9th 2013 - Amanda Ziebell - Wow! Thanks to the Fillmore County Journal for this kind story. For a ... [Read More]
- 11:47:30, May 7th 2013 - EW - ramble.....ramble.....ramble..... ... [Read More]
- 10:25:25, May 7th 2013 - Thunder6 - Great article! I love to see the Youth of Fillmore County receiveing acco ... [Read More]
- 6:52:10, May 6th 2013 - Jason Sethre, Publisher of Fillmore County Journal & Olmsted County Journal - Maryh, ... [Read More]
- 7:29:56, May 5th 2013 - maryh - Where are OCJ's available for pickup...other than at the new office? ... [Read More]
- 2:41:47, May 3rd 2013 - Remark1976 - Mrs. Buckbee, I just looked up Senate File 796 and in it there are said p ... [Read More]
- 2:22:20, May 3rd 2013 - Remark1976 - Mrs. Buckbee, how do you come up with $1.1 billion that trout fishing bri ... [Read More]
One Moment, Please... Is 2013 just another year?
Fri, Dec 28th, 2012
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As we close out 2012, we can’t help but start thinking ahead to 2013. And with this thought comes a flurry of possibilities.
For Christmas this year, Santa left for me a book by my stocking. No, it wasn’t in my stocking, because it was too big. It was next to my stocking. This book, Steve Jobs by William Isaacson, is well in excess of 600 pages, and will be a good starter book for me in 2013.
While I read news stories every day, consuming volumes and volumes of information, I rarely have time to read books. As a matter of fact, I am rather fickle about my reading selection.
My wife, daughter and son read books on a regular basis, and they tend to gravitate toward fiction. I, on the other hand, have always taken a liking to non-fiction.
I recall back in third or fourth grade strolling to the school library every week to pick up copies of the biographies of each U.S. President. I read every biography they had on hand, covering the most notable presidents of our nation.
Today, unfortunately, my days are consumed with so many tasks that take me away from long-term commitments such as reading 600-page books.
But, in 2013, I’m going to commit myself to reading more books, like I did nearly 30 years ago. I have to say that watching my children take such an interest in reading has guilted (maybe ‘inspired’ is a better word) me into asking myself why I am not doing the same.
And, to me, this is what makes a new year somewhat special.
What are you going to do in 2013 that you haven’t done yet in your life?
Whatever it is, make it a goal.
As life moves by pretty quick, I continue to recognize that I don’t get things done if I don’t make them a priority.
Maybe this is the year in which you establish your bucket list?
And, whatever you decide to do, I think it can be valuable to let others close to you know what expectations or goals you are setting for yourself.
Sharing your goals establishhes accountability to carry out your lifelong pursuits.
Whether it is a vacation to a place you’ve never been, reading more books, running a marathon, or spending less time at work and more time with family, I’m sure we’ll all find something new in 2013.
For Christmas this year, Santa left for me a book by my stocking. No, it wasn’t in my stocking, because it was too big. It was next to my stocking. This book, Steve Jobs by William Isaacson, is well in excess of 600 pages, and will be a good starter book for me in 2013.
While I read news stories every day, consuming volumes and volumes of information, I rarely have time to read books. As a matter of fact, I am rather fickle about my reading selection.
My wife, daughter and son read books on a regular basis, and they tend to gravitate toward fiction. I, on the other hand, have always taken a liking to non-fiction.
I recall back in third or fourth grade strolling to the school library every week to pick up copies of the biographies of each U.S. President. I read every biography they had on hand, covering the most notable presidents of our nation.
Today, unfortunately, my days are consumed with so many tasks that take me away from long-term commitments such as reading 600-page books.
But, in 2013, I’m going to commit myself to reading more books, like I did nearly 30 years ago. I have to say that watching my children take such an interest in reading has guilted (maybe ‘inspired’ is a better word) me into asking myself why I am not doing the same.
And, to me, this is what makes a new year somewhat special.
What are you going to do in 2013 that you haven’t done yet in your life?
Whatever it is, make it a goal.
As life moves by pretty quick, I continue to recognize that I don’t get things done if I don’t make them a priority.
Maybe this is the year in which you establish your bucket list?
And, whatever you decide to do, I think it can be valuable to let others close to you know what expectations or goals you are setting for yourself.
Sharing your goals establishhes accountability to carry out your lifelong pursuits.
Whether it is a vacation to a place you’ve never been, reading more books, running a marathon, or spending less time at work and more time with family, I’m sure we’ll all find something new in 2013.
One Moment, Please... The Guardians
Fri, Dec 21st, 2012
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Posted in All Commentary
As the father of two beautiful children, ages five and eight, I cannot imagine what the parents of those 20 murdered Sandy Hook Elementary School children must be feeling today. Their healing will only come with time, and maybe never.
Since the s
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Ah, Christmas
Fri, Dec 21st, 2012
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As I spent two months earlier this year first recovering from having four wisdom teeth extracted and then in good old garden-variety unemployment, the rest of this year has barreled on like a runaway train. In my mind, I lost two months, and it stil
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Correction
Fri, Dec 21st, 2012
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In the December 17 issue of the Fillmore County Journal, the figures presented in regards to the Rushford-Peterson referendum were listed as projected tax impacts when they were tax levy figures presented by the district at the Forum held Monday, De
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“What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate”
Fri, Dec 21st, 2012
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This well-known line from the movie Cool Hand Luke (1967) is perhaps more relevant today. With a plethora of communication devices contributing to superficial noise and serving to interrupt many face-to-face conversations, the ability to communicate
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Why vote ‘NO’ for R-P Referendum?
Fri, Dec 14th, 2012
Posted in Rushford Commentary
Posted in Rushford Commentary
Ten years ago the residents of the R-P school district, in a bonding referendum, overwhelmingly told the district they wanted their current facilities maintained and improved. Several things the district deemed necessary were done (such as new bleac
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Why vote ‘YES’ for R-P Referendum?
Fri, Dec 14th, 2012
Posted in Rushford Commentary
Posted in Rushford Commentary
By Angela Colbenson
R-P School Board Chair
On December 19, Rushford Peterson school district will be asking their voters to approve up to 15 million dollars to be utilized for building a new elementary building plus utilize a small portion to reha
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One Moment, Please... It could always be worse
Fri, Dec 7th, 2012
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I have not written a commentary in many, many weeks, and there is a reason why.
Dating back to October 25, 2012, I started down a path that would ultimately result in surgery.
I had a crippling kidney stone episode that was initially identified
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