My how times have changed. As often happens between parents and their children, remnants of their past are passed along from one generation to the next. When I was in my early teen years, my father gave me a number of items he accumulated in his younger years. Among the items was a leather handkerchief box. I’m sure you’d be hard pressed to find one of these in any store … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2017
Devil’s Advocate…Energized
I hope everyone had a happy and safe 4th of July. The United States has been through many trials in the last 241 years, and people of all colors and creeds have made their marks in history. This leads me to ask, what’s the big picture, America? In what condition do we want to leave our communities for those who come after us? I recently attended an Energy Breakfast (where we … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Council mulls building maintenance
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session July 10, with all members present (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). A public hearing was held just prior to the regular council meeting, on the topic of a proposed “Exterior Maintenance” ordinance for the city. A citizen (Mr. Cleveland) addressed the … [Read more...]
Houston Council approves development bid
The Houston City Council met in the council chambers of Houston City Hall at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 10, 2017, for their regular meeting. In attendance were Mayor Dave Olson, City Administrator Christina Peterson, Deputy Clerk Audrey Hegland, and council members Emily Krage and Kevin Knutson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Olson opened the meeting to public comment, … [Read more...]
County to consider Wheelage Tax
Well over half of all Minnesota counties already have a Wheelage Tax; Fillmore County does not. Highway Engineer Ron Gregg provided information about this possible source of road and bridge funding at the July 11 county board meeting. Commissioner Duane Bakke was absent. During the last legislative session the possible amount for a Wheelage Tax was raised from $10 to $20 per … [Read more...]
Amanda (Schroeder) Olson
Amanda Anna Clara (Schroeder) Olson, age 92, passed away peacefully Friday, July 14, 2017, at Caledonia Care and Rehab. Amanda was born January 10, 1925, to Gustav and Mathilde (Kruse) Schroeder at her parents’ home farm near Eitzen. Amanda went to school at Winnebago Valley through the eighth grade. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Evangelical Church in Eitzen, … [Read more...]
Harmony Historical Society prepares signage to be placed around town
Mary Lou Zombory from the Harmony Historical Society presented the Harmony Historical Signage project to the city council at their July 11 meeting and informed them of the progress made thus far. The project involves placing 11 double post pedestals in various locations around town with historical information on each one. Verbal consent has been received from all owners of … [Read more...]
Ostrander mayor submits resignation
Mayor Pat Nesler submitted a letter of resignation, and this was the main topic of discussion at the regular meeting of the Ostrander city council on July 11. Members present included Erin Volkart, Pam Kunert, Clerk Chris Hyrkas, Heidi Jones and DJ Start. Kunert said Nesler had sent the letter in response to the complaint shared at the June council meeting. The letter … [Read more...]
Recycling 101
This is the second article dealing with recycling habits and possibly how we can improve the way we recycle to protect the environment. I hope you found the first one somewhat interesting, informative, and helpful. Do you recycle all your steel/tin cans? Cans that once held condensed soup, sardines, vegetables, spaghetti sauce, olives, pumpkin, sauerkraut, and all kinds of … [Read more...]
A business opportunity awaits
Many people go through life with a thought in the back of their head that some day they may want to open a business of their own - perhaps a bar and grill. If this describes you or someone you know, then look no further. When the former Bent Wrench Bar & Grill in Fountain, Minn., went up for auction on Monday, June 12, 2017, the Drury family, owners of Drury’s Furniture … [Read more...]