By Pastor Bobbie Horning Ostrander, MN I am writing to oppose, in love, of course, a commentary written last year titled “Give me that old time secularism.” (Fillmore County Journal, December 4, 2017) The article bashed God, Christians and the Bible. How awful and sad and untrue the things that were stated. First of all, the really real Christians are never violent towards … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, May 7 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Kingsland School Council, Work Session, Choir Room, 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 8 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Harmony City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 9 • Peterson City … [Read more...]
More ramblings from the “Old Soldier”
By Ron Scheevel Preston, MN As I’ve had a chance to travel a bit this winter, I’ve made a few observations about the way we live in our modern society. This is mostly a commentary on our use of electric devices that have evolved over my lifetime. First, let me explain that I am totally inept at the use of almost all new technology. The exception to this may be the electric … [Read more...]
Letter about Mabel EDA/City Council clarification…
To the Editor, Mabel city officials recently learned of concerns regarding the construction financing of a city-owned incubator building. The Economic Development Association (EDA) and city council want to provide clarification. Interim financing for the approved $450,000 incubator building, which the city will lease to a private daycare provider, has been secured for up … [Read more...]
Letter about Kingsland building referendum…
To the Editor, I am going to vote yes Tuesday, May 8, on the Kingsland building referendum. The reasons are pretty straight forward. The Kingsland school board, our elected representatives, have decided that the school campus in Spring Valley is in need of an indoor air quality (IAQ) project for asbestos abatement, mechanical, lighting and Americans with Disabilities Act … [Read more...]
Robert K. Masters
Robert K. Masters, Fort Worth, Tex., passed away on March 19, 2018. Robert was born November 16, 1939, in Harmony, Minn. Robert grew up in Harmony, Minn. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He married Ruby Maderer, Premont, Tex., on June 18, 1961. After his military experience, Bob spent a career in the oil field industry and lived … [Read more...]
Divided we stand!
In our political discourse we hear the words, “Our country has never been so divided!” Americans have a history of disagreeing with each other. During the Revolutionary war there were Loyalists and Patriots. In the Civil war the North and South fought over slavery. Following this, we were torn between Industry and Labor, Catholicism and Protestantism, Jews and Gentiles … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Thunder Rode
By Deanna Kay Phillips For my last article I decided to to interview Michelle McClain-Kruse on April 23, 2018, who has had success with her own business. She has been a major influence in my life. Whether it was teaching me more about horses or declaring herself my college mom, she has been there for it all. Her business is Thunder Rode, Inc. It provides a place of safety … [Read more...]
Engagement
Lind ~ Fruechte Dave and Karla Lind of Rushford are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Kenzie Lind, to Isaac Fruechte, son of Carl and Becky Fruechte of Caledonia. Kenzie is a 2012 graduate of Rushford-Peterson High School. She graduated in 2016 from St. Mary’s College in Winona with a Bachelor of Science in elementary education. She is currently … [Read more...]
M-C Class of 2018 travels
Day 1: April 6 Harley and Dakota We arrived at the school at 4 a.m.; we got our bags checked. Tom was the last one there, which is to be expected because it’s Tom. We loaded the bus and headed outside to take a picture. Some of our parents were crying as we loaded the bus to take off for our 10-day tour of the Eastern United States. Finally, we all piled on the bus, … [Read more...]