Edna, the Buick is washed, the brownies have been baked and your knitting needles and yarn are ready for your trip to reunite with Gordy, your sister Carol and to meet your Lord Jesus. God speed! Edna Orvilda Johnson, 94, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at the Chosen Valley Assisted Living in Chatfield, Minn., surrounded by family and friends. Edna was born January … [Read more...]
A Little of this, A little of that
Soon after wagon trains crossed the country, but B.C. (before computers) ; women saved recipes on index cards in special boxes. These were made of wood or metal and called recipe boxes. Don’t you love the logic of this? I collect recipes. I own 15 recipe boxes. The ones with advertising on them are the most valuable but most of them cost under $10. I used to organize recipes … [Read more...]
Worrying productively
By Rev. Deanna Woodward Maple Leaf Parishes - Faith United Methodist Churches of Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston and Spring Valley I recently tried out some jokes on my family and on the congregation at Cherry Grove Cowboy Church. Despite their reaction (mostly groaning), I thought I’d share a few with you readers. Here are some jokes about farming: Why do cows like … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor about sorrow…
To the Editor, When I was much younger, the injustices of society made me angry, now they make me sorrowful. These sorrows come at all levels: international, national, and local. Internationally we have wars in the Ukraine, Myanmar, Yemen, the Sudan and Ethiopia. We can not imagine the suffering these wars are causing. And the refugees created! It is estimated that … [Read more...]
Correction
An article on page 19 of the July 11, 2022, issue of the Fillmore County Journal, titled “Wednesdays are fun in Spring Valley” incorrectly stated that the events are coordinated by the EDA. The article should have stated, “The events are coordinated by the Spring Valley Business Alliance.” We apologize for the error. … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Hailey Marie Heins-Lange, 20, Harmony, Minn.; 5/27/2022, Speeding - Exceed Limit of 55 mph Where Appropriate (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Cyril Anthony Troendle, 30, Caledonia, Minn.; 6/3/2022, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Houston County Sheriff’s Office Jennifer Lynn Hyke, 29, Caledonia, Minn.; 6/26/2022, Speeding … [Read more...]
Meeting Notice Wilmington Township
The Wilmington Township Board of Supervisors will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 7:00pm at 601 E Main St., Spring Grove MN. Publish 18 … [Read more...]
Condensed Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2022.
The full version of these minutes can be found on the City of Rushford website at www.rushford.govoffice.com or will be provided if requested via email or hard copy by contacting citykaz@goacentek.net Members Present: Mayor Benson, Council members O’Donnell, Linder, Ryman, Volkman. Staff Present: Clerk/Treas. Zacher; Absent: Administrator Chladek Consent Agenda and … [Read more...]
MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #239
The regular meeting of the Rushford-Peterson School District #239 was called to order by Chairperson Chris Grindland at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in the Rushford-Peterson Schools Forum Room. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Members Present: Chris Grindland, Matt Helgemoe, Joyce Iverson, Jeff Michel, Ken Sawle, Carl Schollmeier and Amy Woxland Members … [Read more...]
Notice of Requests for Proposals for Preston Area Visitor’s Guide
The City of Preston MN Tourism Board will receive proposals for the printing, design and distribution of the Preston Area Visitor’s Guide for 2023 at the City Clerk’s Office until 4:30pm on August 5th, 2022. Specifications for bid proposals may be obtained at the Preston City Clerk’s Office, 210 Fillmore St. W, Preston, MN or by contacting Gabby Kinneberg at 507-765-2153 or … [Read more...]