I’ve had a number of conversations recently that convince me our country is divided into two political camps separated by a deep and uncomfortably wide gap. No, I’m not talking about liberals and conservatives, or pro- and anti-Trump voters. I’m talking about people who believe in politics and our political system, and people who don’t. I’ve found this latter view expressed … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2017
Journal Writing Project: Adventure is out there
By Paige Bennett I have always loved to travel and be adventurous. I have been on many vacations and am looking forward to going on many more in the future. Traveling allows me to leave reality and live a different lifestyle for a period of time. Traveling occasionally challenges me and also shapes me as a person. I have enjoyed many vacations throughout my youth … [Read more...]
One Moment, Please… Rumors
Over the past month, I have heard a rumor repeated to me by several individuals in various communities throughout Fillmore County. It has come to my attention that there is a concern that the Fillmore County Journal will only be delivered to white boxes in each community instead of mailboxes via the United States Postal Service. Apparently, with our requests for … [Read more...]
Rushford audit; what will be done with fund, facility
The 2016 audit, by Smith Schafer & Associates, is completed and Rushford has received good news regarding several efforts. General fund reserves, as a percentage of general fund expenditures are now sitting at 67%, a marked improvement since 2011 when the figure had dropped to just 11%. The city had been cautioned previously that reserves had dropped too low and in the five … [Read more...]
LFC Girls True Team Third at State
Nine teams competed. The weather probably took first place. At an incredibly wet 2017 Minnesota True Team state track meet at Stillwater High School, the running dynasty of a number of LFC girls continued. The Burros finished a narrow third (371.5) to Osakis (388.5) and Luverne (387). Track events were again LFC’s strengths. Relays were strong, as the 4x800 (Malia Tessum, … [Read more...]
Gopher Softball Perfect Regular Season
Extraordinary is Chatfield Gopher softball. The program has been very good for quite some time. This year’s young group has taken it to another level; regular season perfection. Mark Eickhoff’s girls wrapped up a third straight TRC-West title by beating St. Charles 11-0 (five). Lexi Chase (5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 10 K, Win, 1-2, RBI, 2 R), Belle Berg (2-3, 3B, RBI, 2 R), … [Read more...]
GMLOK SB Finishes 16-4
GMLOK’s week, prior to Chatfield not being nice, saw the Bulldogs run their win streak to seven. John Fenske’s group snuck past L/P 3-2 in five (lightning) for their fourth straight one-run win. Courtney Schmidt (3-3, two 2Bs, RBI, R), Kori Kruegel (5 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 7 K, Win, 1-2, R), Gretchen Corson (1-3, 2 RBI), and Kellyn Webster (1-2, 2B, R) keyed the attack. Solid … [Read more...]
M-C SB Finishes 12-5
After losing to GMLOK, M-C softball took on G-E. Courtesy of an 8-run third, the Cougars took game one 9-3. Vickerman (3-4, 2B, 3B, RBI, R), Maddy Michels (2-4, RBI), Hannah Snell (1-2, 2B, 2 RBI, R), and H-McCabe (Win) led the way. They took game two 16-6 in five. Vickerman was 4-4 with two doubles, five RBI, and three runs. Michels (2-3, 3 RBI), Lexi Thorson (2-2, 2B, 2 … [Read more...]
FC/L Baseball Finishes 16-4
Head Coach Keith Larson has led FC/L baseball on a couple good post-season runs. With a 3-1 week, FC/L closed out their best regular season in a long time (ever?). The Falcons beat SG 5-1 behind Colten Kraling’s mound gem (6 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 8 K, Win). Sam Rustad keyed the offensive attack (2-4, 2 RBI) with his first hits of the season (fourth game) coming back from a torn ACL … [Read more...]
Falcon Squads Grab Golf Titles
Fillmore Central’s golf squads entered the week owning their own fate. Win-out and they would each snag TRC-East titles. Brad Holten’s guys beat W-K and Lanesboro (162, Inc., Inc.) and W-K again (201, Inc.). Connor Morem shot a county-wide season-low 33* in the triangular in Harmony. Carter Nevalainen (36) and Delton Sauer (45) followed. The team 162 was a season-low; … [Read more...]