“I liked that we got to meet with people who are going to be teachers someday.” “I liked that we got to talk in real time.” “It was pretty cool!” Students of Ruth Ann Sacquitne’s fifth grade English class at Mabel-Canton Public School had only good things to say about their recent project they completed in partnership with a junior class from Luther College. Sacquitne, a … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2017
Local woman raises EDS awareness
You may not see it by looking at her, but Hannah Wingert lives with pain every day of her life due to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. If you have never heard of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome you are in the majority, which is why Wingert wants to spread the word hoping to help as many people as she can. Wingert, who is a member of the Fillmore County Journal family as a reporter states, … [Read more...]
Spring Valley rabbit and hay issues discussed
The Spring Valley City Council opened their regular meeting. All members were present (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). A citizen addressed the council regarding her family’s pet rabbits, asking that they be allowed to keep them, stating, “They’re pets, they’re family members,” and she explained that … [Read more...]
Sue’s Muse ~ May 1, 2017
Gilbert and Charlie Spring is trying to awaken our spirits. The daffodils hold up their cheery heads, goldfinches appear at our feeder as yellow drops of color, and the sun keeps trying to light up the landscape and our mood. Gilbert is happy to once again take long walks, in between rainfalls, and even go on a few bike rides. Lu has fashioned a stand on his three-wheeled … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Benefits of modern medicine
Do you know anyone with Parkinson’s disease? Have you heard of the DBS surgery that helps Parkinson’s patients? Since lately I have been spending a lot of time in the hospital, it has helped me realize the wonders of modern medicine. The one type of modern medicine I have chosen to write about is the DBS surgery. DBS stands for Deep Brain Stimulation, which is for individuals … [Read more...]
Rushford EDA zeroing in on goals
At the Monday, April 24 city council meeting, more than six items of recommendation were presented to the council by the Economic Development Authority (EDA). Among them a Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development report and details of Micro Grant Funds and Revolving Loan Fund activity. Most notable in the recommendation was a four-page document detailing the … [Read more...]
Softball Perfection
The teams came in perfect on the year. The game featured a near perfect finish; bottom seven, one run game, runner on third, full-count, power-pitcher versus clean-up batter. TRC-West powers Chatfield (5-0) and GMLOK softball (5-0) dueled. The #5 in Class AA Gophers led 1-0, 2-0, 2-1, and 3-1. In the bottom of the fourth, the first two Bulldogs reached and advanced. … [Read more...]
Falcons Fly to 4-0
In recent memory, FC/L baseball’s regular seasons have been an “eh,” but their post-season’s a “wow.” This year’s regular campaign is starting differently. Courtesy of a 3-0 week, FC/L is yet to be defeated. They beat M-C 18-3 in five. Samuel Peters (4-4, two 2Bs, 3 RBI, 2 R), Walker Ward (3-4, two 2Bs, 5 RBI, 2 R), and Riley Means (3-3, 2B, 3 R) led the offense. Senior … [Read more...]
Hot Shots
At the Glen Amundsen Invite, RPH’s Noah Carlson won the 200 and set meet records in the Triple Jump (46’3 ½” > 44’1’) and Long Jump (personal best 23’3 ½” > 22’2” by RPH’s Robby Bunke). Drew Lewison (100-H, 300-H), Rylie Queensland (H-Jump), Amelia Staat (800), and the girls 4x100 (Kassidy Kirtz, Emily Hovden, Katelyn Luthe, Isabelle Olson) took first at two meets for … [Read more...]
Baseball (4/17 – 4/22)
G-E/A-C 13, GMLOK 7 (GMLOK: Cody Merkel 3-4, RBI, 2 R; Drew Copley 3-3, 2B, RBI, R; Brenn Olson 2-4, 3B, 2 R) GMLOK 1, Chatfield 5 (C: Nick Maki 2-2, 2 R; Ben Ihrke 1-2, 2B, RBI, R; Spencer Mandt 1-3, 2B, 2 RBI, 5 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 7 K, 1 BB, Win (2-0). GMLOK: C. Merkel 1-3, RBI; D. Copley 6 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 11 K, 3 BB, Loss. GMLOK: 1-5, 1-6) LC 6, R-P 3 (R-P: Halen … [Read more...]