April 10 brought an enthusiastic Lanesboro art team to Madison, Wis. to compete at the state of Wisconsin VAC (Visual Arts Classic). The theme for the event was movement – both actual and symbolic. In order to compete, the team first needed to score a team first place at regionals. Art teacher Stena Lieb learned four years ago that as a registered member of the National Art … [Read more...]
R-P Successful in Hiring Season
At the April 20 regular Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Ben Bernard informed the board that he was “extremely impressed” with the candidates for positions at R-P. He shared that there were some hard decisions as a result in the hiring process. “I feel like we added some excellent people to the staff for next year,” Bernard concluded. New personnel … [Read more...]
Zeke, the 1952 Pontiac
In 1952 the week after Joe Stevens was born, his grandfather and great uncle, Freeman Wilson, both ordered Pontiac Chieftain cars. Joe’s grandpa’s car was dark green while his great uncle’s was light green with a dark green roof. Wilson’s car would eventually be known as Zeke. Wilson was the only driver of the car until he passed in 1959; he only drove it to town. Then … [Read more...]
1986 Mustang GT 5.0, The Perfect Christmas Gift
When Jasmine Schuler was trying to think of a Christmas gift last year for her hard-to-buy-for fiancé Danny Marks, she straight out asked him. The only thing he mentioned was that he wanted his dad’s old 1986 Mustang GT so he could drive it himself some day. Danny’s dad, Matt Helgeson, had been known around Rushford for his red Mustang. At first Jasmine thought that would … [Read more...]
Jake Timm, SE MASSP High School Principal of the Year
“It’s not a ‘me’ award – it’s a school that earned an award!” were the first words out of Rushford-Peterson’s MSHS Principal Jake Timm’s mouth when he was asked about his award. Timm humbly explained that the great school and students make him look good! Timm found out about the award March 26; the notification was sent to MASSP (Minnesota Association of Secondary School … [Read more...]
Houston Begins Search for Superintendent
The Houston School Board began a search for a new superintendent at their regular board meeting April 9. With Superintendent Mary Morem resigning from her position, the board needs to move quickly to find a replacement. Chair Josh Norlien informed the board they had three options: they could hire internally, perform their own limited search or do a full search using the MSBA … [Read more...]
Goodly Heritage – He is Super
He is Super Everywhere we look we can find evidence of a Super-Scientist, a Super-Planner, and a Super-Artist. Although the word “super” means superior and extraordinary, it does not relate how really great God is. But for the sake of this article, it will suffice. He knows what our lives need to survive and provides them. He makes the heavens work like clockwork. He … [Read more...]
Houston Proceeds with Spruce Street Project
Derek Olinger, representing Bolton & Menk, addressed the Houston City Council April 13 at their regular meeting to update them on the Spruce Street project scheduled for this summer. Olinger reported that the bids had been received and were favorable. The city of Houston will be responsible for $1.7 million of the cost. Funding for the project will come through a locally … [Read more...]
No Streaming for Lanesboro Board Meetings
After receiving requests for their meetings to be streamed, the Lanesboro School Board ultimately decided to not stream their monthly meetings at their April 8 meeting. At the board’s request, Superintendent Matt Schultz had contacted 10 schools in the area to ask whether they streamed their meetings. Schultz reported that five schools have never and do not intend to stream … [Read more...]
Chicāhuac, Mexican Women’s Stories of Strength and Sacrifice
The Chicāhuac Exhibition, currently on display at the Driftless Fiber Arts Collective in Lanesboro, highlights the strength and sacrifices of six incredible women from Mexico: Oligaria, Doña Conchita, Fatima, Concepciona, Veronica and Doña Teresa. The word chicāhuac means strong, robust and powerful in Nahuatl, an indigenous language of Mexico and the first language of many of … [Read more...]