The Preston City Council at their March 18 meeting approved an application for rezoning the former Preston Lumber lot and an application for a variance for needed parking spaces for the proposed Family Dollar discount retail store.
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Monday, May 20th, 2013
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Food shelf donation
Fri, Mar 22nd, 2013
Posted in Preston Arts & Culture
Posted in Preston Arts & Culture
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A group from the Harmony and Preston United Methodist Confirmation class making a donation to the Fillmore County Food Shelf. From left to right are: Cherrie Brink, Rianna Ryan, Taylor Willford, Cassidy Hanson, and Lynn Mensink. Not pictured: Pastor Michael Smith. Photo submitted
On Sunday, February 3, the confirmation class from the Harmony and Preston United Methodist churches hosted a “Souper Bowl” fundraiser. Members of the congregation donated food and paper products to the event. A soup and sandwich lunch was served with all proceeds going to the Fillmore County Food Shelf. On March 6, $340.25 was raised and delivered to the Food Shelf.
Lynn Mensink gave the group a tour of the Preston location and explained who the facility serves as well as some of the food shelf’s resources. Lynn explained that the food shelves are sustained by donations of dollars, food and personal care items. Donations are needed year-round!
Lynn also explained that only about 1/3 of eligible seniors access the food shelf. She related the story of a couple that, once they learned they could use the program, were able to buy ice cream. What a treat that they had once given up: ice cream! Lynn noted that food is also available to any household experiencing a food crisis, regardless of household income.
The young ladies of the confirmation class learned a little bit about trying to survive on a fixed income and the expense of some things such as prescriptions. They also learned that while we live in the bread basket of America, not everyone has access to affordable, nutritious food. There was a time when a majority of us in the area were lucky enough to live on a dairy farm with hogs and beef. Many mothers had a vegetable gardens from which they canned and froze produce, but not everyone has those opportunities today.
Those of us involved also were able to put into practice some of Jesus’ teachings on the subject. For example from Matthew 25:34-40 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat. . . . “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? . . . . . . “The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’
Lynn Mensink gave the group a tour of the Preston location and explained who the facility serves as well as some of the food shelf’s resources. Lynn explained that the food shelves are sustained by donations of dollars, food and personal care items. Donations are needed year-round!
Lynn also explained that only about 1/3 of eligible seniors access the food shelf. She related the story of a couple that, once they learned they could use the program, were able to buy ice cream. What a treat that they had once given up: ice cream! Lynn noted that food is also available to any household experiencing a food crisis, regardless of household income.
The young ladies of the confirmation class learned a little bit about trying to survive on a fixed income and the expense of some things such as prescriptions. They also learned that while we live in the bread basket of America, not everyone has access to affordable, nutritious food. There was a time when a majority of us in the area were lucky enough to live on a dairy farm with hogs and beef. Many mothers had a vegetable gardens from which they canned and froze produce, but not everyone has those opportunities today.
Those of us involved also were able to put into practice some of Jesus’ teachings on the subject. For example from Matthew 25:34-40 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat. . . . “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? . . . . . . “The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’
Shirley Ruth Austin
Fri, Mar 22nd, 2013
Posted in Preston Obituaries
Posted in Preston Obituaries
Shirley Ruth Austin
Shirley Ruth Austin, Columbia, MO, died on March 7, 2013 at the age of 76.
Shirley was born on March 23, 1936 to Louis T. and Cora B. Peterson in Preston, Minn.
Shirley graduated from Preston High School, Preston, in 1954.
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David C. Wilson
Mon, Mar 18th, 2013
Posted in Preston Obituaries
Posted in Preston Obituaries
DAVID C. WILSON, age 82, of Preston, Minn., died Saturday evening, March 16, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.
David was born June 2, 1930, in Wadena, Iowa, the son of Arthur and Mabel (Anderson) Wilson. The family returned to S
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David C. Wilson
Mon, Mar 18th, 2013
Posted in Preston Obituaries
Posted in Preston Obituaries
DAVID C. WILSON, age 82, of Preston, Minn., died Saturday evening, March 16, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.
David was born June 2, 1930, in Wadena, Iowa, the son of Arthur and Mabel (Anderson) Wilson. The family returned to S
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Fillmore Central Kindergarten Round-up
Mon, Mar 18th, 2013
Posted in Preston Education
Posted in Preston Education
The Fillmore Central Elementary School in Preston will have its annual Kindergarten Round-up Information Meeting for parents and visitation for students on Thursday, March 21st at 6:30 p.m. in the Elementary Gym. Please use the elementary entrance.
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Fillmore County farmer wins $5,000 for Fillmore Central FFA and Fillmore County 4-H
Mon, Mar 18th, 2013
Posted in Preston Features
Posted in Preston Features
Darrel and Lois Ray of Preston have been selected as a winner in America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. Grow Communities gives farmers the opportunity to win a $2,500 donation to direct to their favorite local nonprofi
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Old Barn Environmental Assessment Worksheet
Fri, Mar 15th, 2013
Posted in Preston Government
Posted in Preston Government
Fillmore County, designated Responsible Government Unit (RGU), hereby affirms the availability of the following Environment Assessment Worksheet (EAW).
Project Title: Old Barn Resort Expansion, Preston, MN
Description: The Old Barn Resort is an
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Campground expansion planned at Old Barn Resort
Fri, Mar 15th, 2013
Posted in Preston Features
Posted in Preston Features
The conversion of this 206 acre farm with a multi-story old barn began a quarter century ago. The Old Barn Resort is promoted as “200 Acres of Fun.” The resort now features a 172 site campground, 38-bed bunkhouse/hostel, an 18 hole Rivers’ B
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