Arlo James Habben, 68, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Marys Campus in Rochester. Arlo was born August 10, 1949, in Albert Lea, Minn., to Herbert and Eileen (Kaiser) Habben. He grew up in Waldorf, Minn. Arlo served his county in the Navy. He was stationed in Virginia Beach, Va., and later, Iceland. Arlo enjoyed working on Bd5 … [Read more...]
Family obstacle course held in Harmony
On Saturday, August 19, Tonya Keim, with the help of a variety of sponsors and volunteers, including some of the Fillmore Central football team, put on a Family Obstacle Course in Harmony. Kids and adults of all ages took on a variety of obstacles. Pictured on top is Carter Keim sliding into the first mud pit. Below is Isaiah Bredberg climbing through the mud. Pictured center … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, August 28 • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 30 • Chatfield School Board, High School Media Center, 7 p.m. Schedule subject to change. … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Birth Announcement
Autumn Louise Humble Seth and Tiffany Humble of Rushford, Minn., are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Autumn Louise, born on July 19, 2017. Autumn weighed 7 lb 11 oz and measured 20 1/4 inches long. Grandparents are Bruce and Kim Thomes of Litchfield, Minn., and Douglas and Lynn Humble of Rushford. She joins brothers Chase and Dominic. … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Lillie Rae Holst Justin and Jessica Holst are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Lillie Rae, born August 12, 2017. Lillie weighed 9 lb 7 oz and was 21 1/2 inches long. She joins sister Hattie at home. Grandparents are Glenn and Colette Holst of Lanesboro, and Brian and Cheryl Aberg of Mabel. Great-grandparents are Harlan and Dorothy Gjere of Mabel. … [Read more...]
SWCD program highlights honey bees
On August 8, the Fillmore SWCD sponsored a Prairie Walk at the Savanna Spring Nature Area in Chatfield. One of the featured speakers was Joshua Burgess, a beekeeper from Marion, who spoke about his honey business and the importance of native prairies for producing honey and other crops and food products. August 19 was National Honey Bee Day, a day designated for educating the … [Read more...]