The Monday, January 9 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting saw a host of annual housekeeping issues, in addition to the welcoming of new Board Director Bonnie Prinsen. First up for the board, was election of officers. It was determined that John Linder remain board chairman, Joyce Iverson remain vice-chair, and Valerie Howe remain board treasurer. The board clerk for 2017 … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2017
The Working Mom ~ If you can’t lose it…
There is a funny saying when talking about losing weight, “If you can’t lose it, decorate it.” Maybe this explains my attraction (addiction?) to jewelry and all accessories with bling. As we enter this new year, it is customary to do a self-evaluation and determine if we are happy with our weight or if we have a New Year’s resolution to make. After the famous eve celebration … [Read more...]
Go young Wolves!
The FCLMC Wolves wrestling is comprised of three school districts: Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, and Mabel-Canton. The youth wrestling program is open to any child in kindergarten through sixth grade. To promote a team approach to learning the basic skills of wrestling, the youth team is led by Head Coach Paul Snell and coaches Jason Hovey, Mark Hovland, Troy Knox, Blaise … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: The most difficult sport
Although some may disagree, I believe golf is the most difficult sport to play. Each golf course is different, creating a great advantage for playing on your home course as opposed to a rival course. Golf is also a strong mental game, and trying to come back from a bad shot can be grueling. Finally, the preparation for all the outdoor variables the weather has can be near … [Read more...]
New mayor, council members in Whalan
To begin the January 9, 2017 regularly scheduled council meeting in Whalan, Minn., the newly elected mayor and council members were sworn in. After being sworn in, Mayor Marlys Tuftin and Council members Wyatt Berekvam and Owen Lewis were congratulated and welcomed as council members. New council member, Kim Berekvam was absent and will be sworn in at the February 2017 … [Read more...]
Peterson reviews annual items; prepares to hire new clerk
The first meeting of 2017 for the Peterson City Council, Wednesday, January 11, held several organizational items, including several items of old business. Additionally, acting clerk and Councilor Gail Boyum swore in reelected Mayor Tim Hallum and Councilor Loren Rue, as well as newly elected Councilor Chris Grindland. Following the oath of office, the council got right to … [Read more...]
Mabel City Council welcomes Gary Morken
The Mabel City Council meeting began with the swearing in of new Councilman Gary Morken. After Morken had taken the oath of office, he was welcomed by his fellow council members. City Administrator Karen Larson had spoken with the city attorney, Greg Scheiber about Jeff Engen’s concerns. Engen, a Mabel resident and landlord, attended the December council meeting and … [Read more...]
Faith, family and friends matter most after house fire
If not for faith, family and friends, the Meier family of rural Peterson, Minn., do not know how they would have coped with the devastating fire that took their home on December 27, 2016. As it was just two days after Christmas, Evan and Shannon Meier had all three of their children at home that day on winter break from school. The family was going to spend some time with … [Read more...]
Rushford reviews Wellhead Protection Plan
Determination of a Wellhead Protection Plan is underway in Rushford. The process was started prior to 2007, but was suspended after massive flooding that year. Part 1 calls for delineation of a wellhead protection area, determination of a drinking water supply management area, and a well and drinking water supply management area vulnerability assessment. The process is required … [Read more...]
Semcac helping people in Fillmore County
At the January 10 Fillmore County board meeting, Wayne Stenberg, Semcac executive director, reported on the non-profit organization’s efforts to help people “achieve their goals of self-reliance and independence.” Semcac offers over 25 programs from transportation, to Head Start, to Senior Dining, to energy assistance and weatherization, to family planning to name just a … [Read more...]