The members of the Chatfield Fire Department in Chatfield, Minn., have many reasons to be proud each and every day, and with the new fire truck they designed now in service, there is one more reason added to the list. The Chatfield Fire Department started working on getting a new fire truck in January 2015 by bringing information, including pricing, to the Chatfield City … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central kids help paint Preston mural
The K-6 students at Fillmore Central got a chance to help create Preston’s new landmark, a 16’ x 26’ outdoor mural that will be hung on the wall of the Preston Public Library above the entrance to the city offices. “The Preston Arts Council had been wanting to do a mural for quite some time,” Alison Love Unzelman said. Kay Spangler, a member of the council knew that Unzelman … [Read more...]
How to show appreciation for military personnel
Military personnel are unsung heroes whose sacrifices for their country make it possible for hundreds of millions of people to enjoy freedoms that many people across the globe do not have. In recognition of those sacrifices, many people want to show their appreciation to both active and retired servicemen and women. Fortunately, there are many ways to do just that. • Pitch … [Read more...]
Wykoff dedicates new Veterans Memorial Park
It’s a project that’s been over two years in the making. Wykoff resident Harvey Schmidt knew he wanted to create a Veterans Memorial in Wykoff and so, in 2014, he formed the Wykoff Veterans Memorial Committee, which included Mike Holzer, who served as co-chair with Schmidt, Mark Anderson, LuAnn Hare, Lynn Kidd, Cheyanne Baker, John Baker, Ross Heusinkveld, Lyle Crowson, and … [Read more...]
Shot down on the 49th mission
The following was written by Madeline Hass Duneman, daughter of Alfred Hass. Alfred W. Hass and Madeline Slifka were married in August 1941 and lived in Granger, Minn., where Alfred worked in the creamery. He loved to fish and hunt; then after coming in with his fish and game, would run all over town looking for someone with whom to share the bounty. Al was drafted in … [Read more...]
Veterans Day – a family affair
The Cleveland family of Spring Valley has a long and rich relationship with the military. Patriarch of the the family, George Cleveland, was unable to enlist in the military during World War II due to a disability caused by a bout with polio when he was a child. He did, however, serve an enlistment with the Civilian Conservation Corps as a young man. “The Civilian … [Read more...]
Easy ways to celebrate Veterans Day
Veterans Day is an annual holiday when veterans of the armed forces are honored and celebrated in the United States. Many people confuse Veterans Day with Memorial Day. While both days honor members of the armed forces, there's a distinction between the two holidays. Memorial Day, which is celebrated in May, is a day designated for remembering servicemen and servicewomen who … [Read more...]
Semper Gumby
Many things from his time in the military stick with Scott Johnson, including “Semper Gumby” or “Always Flexible” which is a phrase that comes from his former First Sergeant. Born in West Point, Nebr., Johnson’s family moved to Chatfield, Minn., when he was about a year old and he attended school there until fifth grade when they moved to Harmony, Minn. He graduated from … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central senior chosen as state finalist for Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship
“I was very surprised, but excited,” Fillmore Central senior Kiera Olson said about finding out that she had been named a state finalist for the Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship. Communications teacher Mrs. Mehus encouraged Kiera to apply for the scholarship because of her academic and athletic accomplishments. So Kiera filled out the application, wrote her essays, … [Read more...]
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center expands
It is a very exciting time for the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center of Lanesboro, Minn., as 151 acres have recently been added to the existing 80 acres. The property, which is known as “The Point,” was owned by the Gavere family from Albert Lea, Minn. It was first owned by Frank Gavere and then by his son Allen. “For 38 years they have allowed us to use the … [Read more...]