Your Foreign Exchangers: The Philippines
By Abad Macabanding Every exchange student perceived mixed emotions as he stepped his foot in the land where he is not familiar. Living in an American family different from yours seems to be a challenge because you have to fine-tune to their American culture and lifestyle. Amidst the cultural shock and cultural differences that I am currently encountering here, I have to be … [Read more...]
Nightmare in Fountain benefits causes
The time is nearly ripe for the re-emergence of Fountain’s Nightmare on First Street: Field of Screams and Haunted Barn. For the seventh year, this spooky non-profit fundraiser is set to chill and thrill patrons. Funds raised this year will benefit Good Earth Village, a non-profit leadership center, summer camp, and retreat facility nestled in the bluffs near Spring Valley, … [Read more...]
What do you do all day?
The hardest thing I do is wake up in the morning. I figure I know how Lazarus felt when he was raised from the dead! As I struggle to become conscious, I pass through a field of dreams inhabited by shadowy figures. One morning as I woke I heard a jingle of female voices singing a happy little song. (Did I mention I watch too much television?) It seems even my dreams are … [Read more...]
Minnesota Weekly Fuel Update and Outlook
Minnesota, MN, October 2- Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 3.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.38/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.53/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. … [Read more...]
Bernard Howard
Funeral service for Bernard Howard was held 11 a.m. Thursday, October 5, 2017, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, with Rev. David Lieder officiating. Burial took place at the Spring Valley Cemetery. Visitation was held 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at the Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley and continued for one hour prior to the service at the … [Read more...]
Michael Smith
Michael Smith, age 63, of Preston. Minn., passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017, in Rochester, Minn. … [Read more...]
Jimmie D. Benson
Jimmie D. Benson, age 83, of Mabel, Minn., passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017, at the Green Lea Manor Nursing Home surrounded by family. Jimmie was born August 22, 1934, in Cedar Township, Adams County, N. Dak., to Orlando and Tena (Dahle) Benson. He attended country schools in the Mabel area, and was a member of the Scheie Lutheran Church. In his earlier years he worked … [Read more...]
Looking for Breast Cancer Awareness stories
To promote Breast Cancer Awareness, the Fillmore County Journal would like to publish stories of local people who have dealt with breast cancer and are willing to share their journey. If you know someone who currently has breast cancer or is in remission, please contact us by email us at news@fillmorecountyjournal.com or call 507-765-2151 by October 10. … [Read more...]
Tyranny of the technocrats
Having been absent from the pages of FCJ for several months, many readers have asked me why. Two main reasons: One, I thought people would enjoy a break from political discussion. Two, The subject I really wanted to share was difficult to broach because it flies beneath the notice of almost everyone. A couple weeks ago I sent an editorial about it to a large local paper and … [Read more...]