The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate based upon studies of health records that 1-2 infants per 1,000 live births are affected by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, or FAS (CDC, 2017). Other studies suggest as much as 5% of children in the United States are affected by this (CDC, 2017). FAS is very descriptive in its title as it is a condition that affects infants … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2017
Recycling 101
Only one in six households disposes of batteries correctly. Minnesota is number two in the nation with a recycling rate of nearly 45%. The “chasing arrows” on a Styrofoam container does not make it recyclable. Thirteen million glass jars and bottles are used in the United States each day with only 25% being recycled. There are containers for Salvation Army donations of … [Read more...]
Letter about 10th anniversary of the Rushford flood…
To the Editor, I was honored to join with others in the observance of the 10th anniversary of the Rushford flood. As I stated in my remarks at the ceremony, the citizens of Rushford who adopted the attitude of “never give up” are the reason that the community not only recovered from the flood, but is now flourishing with a bright future ahead. I am pleased that the Southern … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Child Care Center remodel project nearly complete
Lanesboro Child Care Center’s Heidi Brown updated the Lanesboro school board on the daycare remodel. The project should be completed with all of the classrooms moved to their new locations by August 25. The staff and kids are eager to get into their new rooms. The daycare remodel will increase the capacity of the facility from 11 infants to 20, 14 toddlers to 25, and 35 … [Read more...]
Houston School Board looks to appoint new member
The Houston School Board met at 6 p.m. on August 17 in the library of Houston Public High School for its regular meeting. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham and board members Norlien, Booner, Stillin, Wilson, Carlson and Evenson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board approved the night’s agenda and a resolution for a closed meeting to discuss negotiation … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council completes AED Training
As is the norm, the Whalan City Council had numerous items on the agenda for the August 14, 2017, regularly scheduled monthly meeting, and after the meeting the council offered and completed AED training. Training was provided by Lolly Melander, of the Lanesboro Ambulance Service. Mayor Marlys Tuftin and council members Owen Lewis, Everett Johnson, Wyatt Berekvam and Kim … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Linda Marlene Chambers, 61, Reading, Minn.; 7/21/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Catelin Ngoc Do, 20, Eagan, Minn.; 7/5/2017, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Tony M. Bakker, 70, Overland Park, Kans.; 8/7/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Cedric Wayne Betts, 52, … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper
Question: My wife and I love to ride our Honda 1800 Goldwing trike. Can our granddaughter ride between us on short rides? She is seven and loves to ride too. Answer: Your motorcycle owner’s manual states, “Your motorcycle is designed to carry you and one passenger.” Based on that and laws below, it is illegal and unsafe to allow a third passenger. When it comes to motorcycle … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson rehires Vix for basketball position
By Kirsten Zoellner At the July 17 meeting, the R-P School Board pulled a recommendation by administration to rehire of former varsity boys basketball coach Tom Vix from the consent agenda for special consideration. The district had sought applications for the position and both Vix and current assistant coach Chris Drinkall had applied. Typically, the district hires from … [Read more...]
The Working Mom
Wisdom through the years Hello friends! I have been writing this column since 2009 and sharing stories about my life and family and probably embarrassing them many times. As I was writing my column last time that talked about my son getting ready to leave for college soon (three weeks!), it really hit me that as parents we can only hope we have instilled good values into … [Read more...]