“Inspired people inspire people,” stated Jason Sethre, Publisher of the Fillmore County Journal, before he announced Rushford-Peterson School’s Mary Hoiland as Fillmore County Teacher of the Year for 2017. “Mrs. Hoiland has served our district faithfully for 42 years,” stated Superintendent Chuck Ehler, and he is very appreciative of her and her talents. In this inaugural … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2017
Gordon King
Funeral services for Gordon King were held 2 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2017, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, with Pastor Betsy Dartt officiating. Burial took place in the Spring Valley Cemetery. Visitation was 2-5 p.m. on Sunday May 7, 2017, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and continued for one hour prior to the service at the church. Gordon King, age … [Read more...]
Audrey E. Snyder
On Thursday, May 4, 2017, Audrey Snyder of Canton, Minn., passed away at home at the age of 84. Audrey was born on January 12, 1933 in St. Anthony, Minn., daughter of William and Rose (Cherne) Schiller. She graduated from high school and then went to work at C&P Telephone Company in Washington, DC. On June 30, 1956, she married Vane Snyder, Jr. After Vane’s tour of duty in … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Journal Athlete of the Week ~ Alayna Meskill
Fillmore Central students study World War II and Japanese culture
By Julie Little How many of these words inspire pictures in your mind: Samurai, Sudoku, Origami, Bonsai, Sushi, Koi, Manga, Karate, Kimono, Ninja, Pokemon, Nintendo, Haiku…? Here in southeast Minnesota we aren’t exposed to a lot of Asian culture, and yet it is still very much a part of our awareness. Fillmore Central’s fourth grade students have recently added “Onigiri,” … [Read more...]
Rushford Village will support trail system
The Tuesday, May 2, Rushford Village Council included an update from representatives of the Bluff Country ATV Club. The club has talked about the development of a Bluff Trax trail system for several years and an in-depth concept was developed in the last five. Now, the club is getting closer to making a scenic, family-friendly trail a reality. “There are about seven steps we … [Read more...]
Police work stinks in Ostrander
The Ostrander Economic Development Authority board met on May 2 at 5:30 p.m. Members present were Merton Root, Christine Hyrkas, Pam Kunert, Pat Nesler, and Harlan Mensink. The board was updated on the current repayment schedules. Mensink announced his intention to resign from the board. Board members then discussed the membership expectations. Mensink read that there are … [Read more...]
Youth Tractor & Farm Safety Certification
The University of Minnesota Extension is pleased to announce the new and improved Youth Tractor & Farm Safety Certification Program. This program is designed to provide youth ages 14 years old and older the opportunity to learn how to safely operate equipment above 20 horse power. The Youth Tractor & Farm Safety Certification Program includes an online learning … [Read more...]
Devil’s Advocate… Live local
It’s Spring! And last week was National Small Business Week (April 30 – May 6). It’s okay if you missed it. I will do my best to convince you that we can live local every week of the year. I am privileged to have been asked to speak for the Fillmore Central National Honor Society on the night of the Spring Equinox. I feel I wouldn’t have this opportunity if I lived amid a … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, May 8 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 9 • Fillmore County Commissioners, City Hall, 9 a.m. • Harmony City Council, City Hall, 7 … [Read more...]