Michael Jaeb, 15, son of Joseph and Marcia Jaeb of Eagan, MN has earned the Eagle Rank by the Boy Scouts of America- Boy Scout Troop 449.
His leadership accomplishments include: Sr. Patrol Leader, Asst. Sr. Patrol Leader, Quartermaster, Patrol
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Wednesday, June 19th, 2013
Volume ∞ Issue ∞
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- 2:47:58, Jun 7th 2013 - hello - Hello, it's time you wake up. There isn't a community nearby that doesn't offe ... [Read More]
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- 2:05:29, Jun 6th 2013 - Kim Wentworth - The number one rule in a debate: 1) if the person from the opposite si ... [Read More]
- 12:42:18, Jun 4th 2013 - EW - For someone that is always spouting religious rhetoric, you try to come off as a ... [Read More]
- 11:32:18, May 31st 2013 - JO PLAYER - This is unfair to us girls. Morrie Miller is not getting canceled but J ... [Read More]
- 8:25:34, May 29th 2013 - RP - Why is Mr. Ehler involving himself with non-school activities? Is he going after ... [Read More]
Fillmore Central ready for new school year
Fri, Jul 27th, 2012
Posted in Preston Education
Posted in Preston Education
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By Jade Sexton
The Fillmore Central School Board met on July 24, 2012. Dean of Students Chris Mensink said the asbestos removal is done at the elementary school and they are ready to start the new year. They have moved a few classrooms around, and now all preschool rooms are located downstairs.
The board discussed several changes in personnel for the 2012-2013 school year. A resignation from Lisa Sackreiter, Vocational Ag/FFA teacher at the high school was approved. A new hire was approved in her place, Jennelle Thorman.
It was approved to hire Bryan Lee as a paraprofessional at the Root River Program. Melissa Simonson was also approved for a therapist position at the Root River Program. Director Micki Breitsprecher explained that the contract with Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center will be up October 1, and that is when Simonson’s contract will begin. She also explained that Simonson is currently short eight credits from getting her professional license, and she will need a supervisor at .2 FTE until she finishes. Breitsprecher suggested the district help with expenses to allow her to finish her education, and Simonson will forgo pay raises to make up for that expense.
Special Education Service Contracts were approved for Autism Consultant Services with Laurie Rogers and Visual Impairment instruction with Austin Public Schools, both for the Root River Program.
Maternity leave was approved for Carrie Mathison, high school art teacher, for 19 days.
Harmony Transit Contract
The contract with Harmony Transit was approved. Keith said they talked with Mark Scheevel and have decided a way to reduce one whole route, which will save the district $18,000 a year. They are also going to be monitoring the shuttle service to see what can be cut from that route.
Keith informed the board of some upcoming expenses, including a new radio for the buses, due to the state mandated changes in bandwidth. The district will be sharing the cost for those.
Other Business
The board approved a request for early kindergarten start for a child whose birthday is October 2. Olstad was confident it was the right decision for this child.
The online store was approved, so parents can pay for many things online. Parents can also pay school lunch accounts online, and there are family accounts now instead of individual student account .....
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The Fillmore Central School Board met on July 24, 2012. Dean of Students Chris Mensink said the asbestos removal is done at the elementary school and they are ready to start the new year. They have moved a few classrooms around, and now all preschool rooms are located downstairs.
The board discussed several changes in personnel for the 2012-2013 school year. A resignation from Lisa Sackreiter, Vocational Ag/FFA teacher at the high school was approved. A new hire was approved in her place, Jennelle Thorman.
It was approved to hire Bryan Lee as a paraprofessional at the Root River Program. Melissa Simonson was also approved for a therapist position at the Root River Program. Director Micki Breitsprecher explained that the contract with Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center will be up October 1, and that is when Simonson’s contract will begin. She also explained that Simonson is currently short eight credits from getting her professional license, and she will need a supervisor at .2 FTE until she finishes. Breitsprecher suggested the district help with expenses to allow her to finish her education, and Simonson will forgo pay raises to make up for that expense.
Special Education Service Contracts were approved for Autism Consultant Services with Laurie Rogers and Visual Impairment instruction with Austin Public Schools, both for the Root River Program.
Maternity leave was approved for Carrie Mathison, high school art teacher, for 19 days.
Harmony Transit Contract
The contract with Harmony Transit was approved. Keith said they talked with Mark Scheevel and have decided a way to reduce one whole route, which will save the district $18,000 a year. They are also going to be monitoring the shuttle service to see what can be cut from that route.
Keith informed the board of some upcoming expenses, including a new radio for the buses, due to the state mandated changes in bandwidth. The district will be sharing the cost for those.
Other Business
The board approved a request for early kindergarten start for a child whose birthday is October 2. Olstad was confident it was the right decision for this child.
The online store was approved, so parents can pay for many things online. Parents can also pay school lunch accounts online, and there are family accounts now instead of individual student account .....
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Fillmore Central Schools - Mini Grant Program
Fri, Jul 27th, 2012
Posted in Preston Education
Posted in Preston Education
A “mini grant” program has been continued for the sixteenth straight year by F & M Community Bank in Preston, First State Bank of Fountain and First Southeast Bank in Harmony for the Fillmore Central School District.
Grants of up to $500 each
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An active senior, an active citizen
Mon, Jul 23rd, 2012
Posted in Preston Health & Wellness
Posted in Preston Health & Wellness
Muriel Hanson of Preston, Minn. is a woman on the go. She is involved in many activities, both socially and through volunteering. When asked her age, Muriel said she is 79, and then added, “Can I be that old?!” Looking at her schedule, you would
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Preston City Hall remodel progressing
Fri, Jul 20th, 2012
Posted in Preston Government
Posted in Preston Government
City Administrator Joe Hoffman reported at the July 16 meeting that the city hall remodel project had begun and that they were on budget at this point.
The council had accepted a quote from H and J Construction to do the remodel at their March 14
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Men’s fast pitch tournament July 28-29 in Preston
Fri, Jul 20th, 2012
Posted in Preston Sports
Posted in Preston Sports
The 8th Annual Men’s Fast Pitch Tournament will be held in Preston the weekend of July 28-29 on the two diamonds at the Preston Softball fields. This year’s double elimination tournament will feature 10 teams from across the region along with o
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Harland C. Schoppers
Wed, Jul 18th, 2012
Posted in Preston Obituaries
Posted in Preston Obituaries
HARLAND C. SCHOPPERS, age 83, of rural Preston, Minn., passed away Tuesday morning, July 17, 2012, at Rochester Methodist Hospital after a short bout with pancreatic cancer.
Harland Curtis Schoppers was born October 31, 1928, in Forestvill
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Re-dedication of the O’Hara School
Fri, Jul 13th, 2012
Posted in Preston Features
Posted in Preston Features
A re-dedication of the O’Hara School will be held on Wednesday, July 25 at 2:00 p.m. in the schoolhouse located on the Fillmore County Fairgrounds. A short program will be held and refreshments served.
Or you can visit the restored schoolhouse
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Spin Fishing for Trout with John Eggers- a.k.a. “The Spin Doctor”
Fri, Jul 13th, 2012
Posted in Preston All
Posted in Preston All
Join us at the National Trout Center (NTC) on Saturday, July 21 for a FREE spin fishing workshop with fishing guide and maker of the “Bow Spinner”, John Eggers, a.k.a. “The Spin Doctor.” Learn about spin fishing equipment and tips to perfect
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