The timeless tale of George Bailey and all the characters you’ve grown to love from It’s A Wonderful Life are given a clever twist when the story is staged as a live 1940’s radio broadcast. Five actors will give voice to the memorable residents of Bedford Falls accompanied by sound effects produced live onstage. As told by members of the talented Commonweal ensemble, the … [Read more...]
Give thanks for good healthy by giving blood
The American Red Cross urges people to share their good health this holiday season by donating blood for patients in need. A decline in donations occurs from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day when donors are busy with holiday activities and travel. Medical conditions and emergencies that require blood don’t stop for the holidays. Patients like 6-year-old Ava King will continue … [Read more...]
New exercise program for older adults in Canton
SAIL which stands for Stay Active and Independent for Life is an evidence based program developed by the Washington State Department of Health. The hour long classes includes low impact aerobics, balance exercises, strength training with dumbbells and ankle weights, and stretching exercises. The program is able to accommodate people with a mild level of mobility difficulty up … [Read more...]
Mabel Area Food Shelf seeks volunteers
The Mabel Area Food Shelf is looking for volunteers. There are volunteer opportunities for youth groups, or anyone over 18. Some of the duties that you could have the opportunity to help with would be stocking shelves, light cleaning, organizing of outerwear, making up school or family bags, or assisting when the food shelf is open. Due to confidentiality, volunteers working … [Read more...]
Sunshine to continue in Spring Valley
During the regular meeting of the Spring Valley City Council on October 22, the council discussed what path to take going forward, for the city’s residential solid waste and recycling services. Mayor Struzyk pointed out that, “As far as I’m concerned, I haven’t heard a complaint since right after they (Sunshine) took over. I had a lot of them with Waste Management, but I … [Read more...]
Local electric co-op launches battery pilot project
CRESCO, IA/RUSHFORD, MN, October 23, 2018 — MiEnergy Cooperative recently launched an innovative pilot project to test the benefits of battery storage. As part of the pilot, four 16 kilowatt-hour smart battery storage systems are being installed at homes of co-op members. “We want to gain a better understanding of battery technology on a small scale, like a residential home,” … [Read more...]
Chatfield considers water emergency ordinance
At the October 22 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, the first consideration of Ordinance 437, Critical Water Emergency Restriction, was approved. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. The ordinance will regulate nonessential water usage upon the declaration of critical water deficiency. Such a declaration could be made during a severe drought. Mandatory restrictions upon … [Read more...]
County approves 2019 proposed highway construction projects
County Engineer Ron Gregg presented a list of proposed road and bridge projects for 2019 at the October 23 meeting of the county board. Projects using federal funding include the concrete overlay of CSAH 1 south of Spring Valley and a culvert project on CSAH 12 near Preston. State Aid projects include pavement reconditioning of a short section of CSAH 34 outside of Mabel, … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central School Board receives facilities updates
Superintendent Richard Keith updated the Fillmore Central School Board on the on-going facility projects during the October 23 board meeting. The wet weather has slowed down the work on the baseball field in Harmony, but progress is still being made. As it won’t be done before the spring season, Superintendent Keith asked and was granted permission by the Lanesboro school … [Read more...]
Mabel United Methodist Church announces raffle winners
The Mabel United Methodist Church had a very successful raffle in conjunction with their church bazaar on October 10. The church wishes to thank all the area businesses and individuals that donated to the raffle and all that supported the raffle by purchasing tickets. All 2,000 tickets were sold and below you will find a list of the winners. $100 Visa Gift Card from First … [Read more...]