When I look at the recyclables in the bins at the Recycling Center, a great majority of it is cardboard and other paper products. What happens to all that paper that is brought to the Recycling Center? If it is clean, dry, and free of a wax coating, almost all of it becomes paper products of one form or another. Each week, Fillmore County continues to send 15 to 18 tons of … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly fuel update and outlook
December 27 - Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 5.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.21/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has increased 2.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.28/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. … [Read more...]
Sue’s Muse – New Year
The New Year has blown in with the breath of winter. Now ice has settled on sidewalks and streets, making travel treacherous. Lu has slipped ice cleats on his shoes, purchased at our local hardware store, to walk Gilbert. Gilbert seems to have his own traction on the ice and nature has provided his warm winter coat. The pair are off to exercise at Fit Express. Lu had … [Read more...]
Walk like a penguin to avoid wintertime slips and falls
Although a winter wonderland may be beautiful, we all know snow and ice can cause injury from slips and falls. In fact, the Injury Facts 2016 report released by the National Safety Council concludes that slips, trips, and falls are the leading cause of injury related deaths for adults 65 years and older. Kristen Heffern, ARNP, occupational health nurse practitioner at … [Read more...]
Lyle Lloyd Drinkall
Lyle Lloyd Drinkall, 98, formerly of Lanesboro, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus in Rochester. Lyle was born in rural Spring Valley, Minn., to Elwin and Verna (Davidson) Drinkall on August 27, 1918. He attended rural country school and graduated from the eighth grade. On November 20, 1943 Lyle married Violet Krahn at the … [Read more...]
Zola Hoiness
Zola Hoiness, 96, of Harmony, Minn., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at the Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 2, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Harmony, Minn. Friends called one hour prior to services at the church. Burial took place at the Greenfield Lutheran … [Read more...]
Government this Week
Tuesday, January 3 Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. Houston School Board, 5:30 p.m. Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, 6 p.m. Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. Thursday, January 5 Fountain City Council, City Hall, 7:30 … [Read more...]
Considering an uncertain time in our history
By Yvonne Nyenhuis On January 20 we will enter a “brave new world.” There are those who will look to God for salvation and those who will look to President-elect Donald Trump to “save us.” When it comes to God, he created “man” with the ability to reason. He expects us to solve our own problems. This leaves us with a startling reality, Donald Trump residing in the Oval … [Read more...]
Red Cross helping a family of five following fire in Peterson
ROCHESTER, MN, December. 27, 2016 - American Red Cross volunteers are helping a family of five after a home fire on Digger Road in Peterson, Minn. Following devastating home fires, Red Cross volunteers connect with those affected and provide assistance for their immediate emergency needs, including emotional support and help with long-term recovery planning. Nationwide … [Read more...]
Privilege explained
When the subject of being part of a privileged group comes up many people become defensive. Their response is, “I’ve worked hard for what I have, I am not privileged.” Yes, many privileged people do work hard. I think I have worked hard and am also privileged. The point is that other people may work as hard or even harder and never realize the same “success.” As we know many … [Read more...]