Lois Jean Bacon, 81, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away on July 3, 2017, at Chosen Valley Care Center. Lois was born August 20, 1935, to Baldwin and Mildred (Martin) Narveson in Saratoga Township. She attended school in Chatfield and graduated from Chosen Valley High School in 1953. On September 18, 1954, she married Darrell C. Bacon in Chatfield, where they spent most of … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2017
Fillmore County Journal Athlete of the Year ~ Noah Carlson
Clark W. Cords
Clark W. Cords, 71, of Rushford, Minn., died on Friday, June 30, 2017, at his home. Clark was born on April 15, 1946, in Wabasha, Minn., to Everett and Janice (Heise) Cords. He was raised in Rochester, Minn., and was a 1964 graduate of Rochester John Marshall High School. He attended Rochester Community College, Winona State University and Winona Vocational School, where he … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton Trapshooting takes a shot at state
Sure, it appears to stray away from the typical nature of other, more widely accepted sports. It does not involve a ball and lacks the physical contact ordinary athletes are all too aware of. While many stress the importance of a so-called “clear head” when competing, little take into account perhaps the most demanding in this very aspect as far as recreational activities go: … [Read more...]
Kelly Printing and Signs adds Grizzly coolers to eclectic merchandise line
It started with printing, but then several business decisions led to an eclectic mix of merchandise that makes Kelly Printing and Signs a truly unique retailer in Bluff Country. The latest addition to the merchandise line is Grizzly coolers and mugs. According to Kelly Printing’s Facebook page, Kelly Printing and Signs has been a family business since 1996. Richard and … [Read more...]
Rushford approves loan modification for GForce, Ink
Last March, the Rushford City Council unanimously approved a recommendation by the Economic Development Authority (EDA) to enter into an agreement with GForce, Ink. The agreement was drawn up with the intent of addressing notes and lines of credit due to the city. Details of that agreement included payment on Revolving Loan Funds, including accrued interest, no later than July … [Read more...]
By the dawn’s early light!
As we approach the nation’s birthday, we look to our flag waving in the wind, the red and white stripes and the stars in a field of blue, representing our 50 states, and we feel pride and joy. No matter our differences, today we are united, one large family under the dome of heaven! As I was writing this, my husband Glenn reminded me that the stripes in the flag represent … [Read more...]
Letter about America’s healthcare plan…
To the Editor, The Republican House and the Republican Senate have been working very hard to take healthcare away from over 20 million Americans. Trump is supporting these efforts which would kill thousands of Americans. It would also either raise people’s insurance costs and/or give crappier coverage. Seventeen percent of Americans support Trumpcare, but they still may pass … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, July 3 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall 5:30 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 5 • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Fountain City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 6 • Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m. Monday, July 10 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • … [Read more...]
St. Mane Theatre collaborative mural painting invitation
Lanesboro Arts invites community members of all ages to participate in the painting of a large-scale mural on the back of the St. Mane Theatre on Tuesday, July 11 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Live music, refreshments and family art activities are also planned. Individuals or groups interested in helping can stop by on July 11 or contact Kara Maloney at Lanesboro Arts to schedule … [Read more...]