Shirley Ann Hyland, age 93, of Spring Valley, Minn., died peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at the Spring Valley Care Center in Spring Valley, Minn. Shirley was born on March 20, 1930, in Mower County, Minn., to Harold and Helen (Bateman) Douglas. Shirley was a proud member of the 1948 graduating class of Spring Valley High School. On September 20, 1949, Shirley … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Animal Testing
By Addison Kessler Animal testing is an integral component of modern science, product testing, and education (Beauchamp/DeGrazia PMC). It has been used to help understand the human body for thousands of years. Animal testing is wrong because the animals have no choice in whether they will be tested or not. Why test on animals when humans and animals are not biologically the … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: We’re Going To State!
By Maggie Dempewolf As I sat there in the auditorium, shakily holding onto the hands of my fellow one act play teammates, I really thought to myself, could this be it? Are we really going to go to state? Well, let me tell you just how excited everyone was when we heard the judge’s next words. “And finally, in first place, performing “Clowns With Guns,” Fillmore Central High … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions: Are You the Adventurous Type?
By Pastor Bridget Sheely Racine/Wykoff/Sumner Center UMC Are you ready for an adventure? If you were asked today to drop everything, trust in the Lord and believe that He will guide you down a new path and take you on a journey that will change your life would you be willing to take that first step? As Jesus walked along the beach one ordinary day, he met some fishermen … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Mitchell Alan Denboer, 35, Eyota, Minn.; 1/2/2024, Vehicle Lighting; Lights to be Displayed Sunset to Sunrise, Fine $40, Total Fees $115. Trevor James Mitchell, 37, Caledonia, Minn.; 12/2/2023, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 12/2/2023, Fail to Transfer Title Within 10 Days, Fine $200. William Wayne Nemitz, 54, Austin, … [Read more...]
Correction
In the February 19, 2024, issue of the Fillmore County Journal, in the front page article “Spring Valley Looks Toward Future of WWTP,” it was noted that the Spring Valley library would be open on Saturdays. In actuality, the library is currently only open the first Saturday of each month. We apolgize for the error. … [Read more...]
Burton Page Baker
Most of you know him as Burt or Mr. Baker, but his great grandkids call him “The Great one.” At 99 years old, Burt, who was a Navy vet, lived a full life. He was born on October 26, 1924, and passed February 16, 2024. Burt leaves behind his youngest, son Steven Baker Sr. and his daughter Jolene Chambers. Burton was grandfather to Desirae Baker and Steven Baker Jr., and … [Read more...]
Herbert “Herb” Kendall
Herbert “Herb” Kendall, age 93, of Rochester, Minn., passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, peacefully surrounded by family. Herb was born August 19, 1930, to Herbert Bartlet Kendall and Myrtle (Ayshford) Kendall in Stewartville, Minn. He attended Stewartville Schools until moving to their farm in Spring Valley, Minn., in 1944. In March 1947, he enlisted in the Navy. He was … [Read more...]
Darlene “Tootie” Boynton
Darlene “Tootie” Boynton, age 84, of Rushford, Minn., died Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Tootie was born June 22, 1939, in Elba, Minn., the daughter of Warren and Marion (Ehlenfeldt) Hill. She attended St. Charles High School. She was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Glen Boynton at the Lewiston Church of the … [Read more...]
Allan Robert Larson
Allan Robert Larson, age 78, of Houston, Minn., died Monday, February 19, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Allan was born November 20, 1945, in Rushford, Minn., the son of Irving and Frances (Tracey) Larson. He honorably served his country in the United States Army, during the Vietnam Conflict. While he was in basic training, he met his Army buddy, Ray … [Read more...]