Over the next several weeks leading up to Election Day on November 6, 2018, the Fillmore County Journal will provide candidates in contested races in our coverage area an opportunity to answer questions that we hope will be of value to voters. On today’s front page, we are presenting two candidates battling for State Representative of District 28B. Both Greg Davids and Thomas … [Read more...]
Caution to farmers… To the Editor
Fellow farmers, with Trump’s trade wars hurting farmers and Trump’s tariff taxes soon raising prices on numerous goods, I urge caution with increasing your debts. I believe two issues are especially driving trade wars. Aluminum and steel tariffs applied because of “national security,” while seemingly silly, allows the Trump Administration to selectively give waivers to … [Read more...]
Young owl joins staff at International Owl Center
After much anticipation and preparation, a new young owl has joined the education staff at the International Owl Center: JR, the 3-month-old Eastern Screech-Owl! JR is a male and weighs just a bit more than a quarter-pound hamburger. He is a stunning little red morph (the species also comes in gray) and a real crowd pleaser. His back, wing and tail feathers are fully grown … [Read more...]
I’m endorsing you
Eric Luoma Fountain, MN I’m endorsing you. Oh, and me too: Us — a pick-up team! Yay! The never-ending task is to save us from a dystopian future. As election day nears, we will witness our National dialog devolve into evermore divisive and hateful rhetoric, because in the perfect zero-sum game everyone loses, and that’s what we are playing today. Most will blame the media, … [Read more...]
Kitchen comedy
I feel like I’ve been writing this column long enough for us to be close enough, dear reader, for me to start sharing deep, personal secrets with you. I imagine the FCJ readers putting up their feet in front of a roaring fire and eagerly turning to my columns with eagerness shining in their eyes, ready to welcome me into their homes as a kooky uncle, or perhaps as the ranting … [Read more...]
Tuohy, #7 Gophers Find “O” Versus Z-M
Through the first three weeks, Chatfield football posted defensive wins by scores of 21-7, 13-6, and 14-0. They put up 48 total points. In week four, they found the offense. The ground-game, led by senior Gage Tuohy, gashed Zumbrota-Mazeppa for 42 points. The first stanza was back-and-forth. The scoring, Chatfield never behind, went 6-0, 6-6, 14-6, 21-6, 21-13, and 28-13. … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Adam Levi Bailey, 25, East Bethel, Minn.; 6/20/2018, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 9/10/2019), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (9/10/2018): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow … [Read more...]
Recycling 101: Household Hazardous Waste
By Drew Hatzenbihler Solid Waste Administrator The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting colder, and leaves are starting to change color. This can only mean one thing… It’s time for another Household Hazardous Waste event in Fillmore County! This fall, Household Hazardous Waste Day will be on Tuesday, October 2 from 12-5 p.m. This past spring, I offered some tips … [Read more...]
Harmony bloodmobile exceeds goal by four units
The blood drive held in Harmony on September 18, 2018, succeeded in collecting 48 units of blood which was four over their goal. There were 49 donors that presented and one first-time participant. Congratulations to these 10 donors who reached the following milestones: KatieAnn E. Hershberger, one gallon; Mary Hershberger (Dennis), three gallons; Mary Hershberger (Harvey), … [Read more...]
Norman Oliver Rockvam
Norman Oliver Rockvam, 97, passed away quietly on September 11, 2018, at his home in Rochester, Minn. He was born in Rochester on January 22, 1921, the son of Olaf and Minnie (Hall) Rockvam of Chatfield. Norman grew up on the family farm and attended Eyota and Byron Schools. Norman married Louise Alice Kadlec on March 19, 1948 at the Methodist Church in Chatfield, Minn., … [Read more...]