Dean and Lisa Erickson discussed their applications for two conditional use permits (CUP) at the December 15 meeting of the Fillmore County planning commission. During the public hearings, their detailed expansion and construction plans at the Windy Willow Vineyard located in Section 9, Preston Township were described. Both CUPs, for a Farm Winery and for an Ag Tourism … [Read more...]
Harmony Council renews garbage contract with Waste Management
The council reviewed the bid tabulations for garbage and recycling pickup at their December 13 meeting. Bids were received from five different companies ,with most having options for either bags and bins or carts. It was pointed out that moving to cart service would mean that residents wouldn’t have to buy garbage bags anymore. The different sizes of carts were discussed, … [Read more...]
Results of the Harmony Community Chest 2016 Charity Drive
The 2016 Harmony Community Chest Drive has been completed. A total of $5,600 was collected from solicitation mailings. There were no door-to-door solicitations due to the difficulty recruiting and retaining solicitors. As a result, the total collected is smaller than other years, and we had to cut back on the amount given to some organizations and eliminate others. Proceeds … [Read more...]
Proceeds from Big Springs Lutheran Church sale benefit area non-profits
“It’s sad that it had to close, but there’s not much you can do about it,” former St. Paul Lutheran Church (also known as Big Springs Lutheran) deacon David Kiehne remarked. The church’s last service was held on June 26, 2016 with a time of reminiscing and fellowship following the service. At the church’s final annual meeting earlier this year, the group began working … [Read more...]
Jenanne D. Vikre
Jenanne D. Vikre, age 88, of Decorah, Iowa, formerly of LeRoy and Harmony, Minn., passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at LeRoy Lutheran Church in LeRoy, Minn., with Pastor Herman Bakker officiating. Burial will take place in LeRoy Lutheran Cemetery. … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Cross Country commentary
By Kiera Olson As my final high school cross country season comes to a close, I’m able to look back on my four years of experience very favorably. I reached success on the courses, but what will stick with me more throughout my life, rather than race results, are the endless values the sport taught me. Much like other high school athletics, cross country teaches hard work … [Read more...]
Blood drive in Harmony collects 40 units
The blood drive held in Harmony on November 29, 2016, succeeded in collecting 40 units of blood. There were 48 donors that presented and one first-time participant. Congratulations to these two donors who reached the following milestones: Christy Bakken – 1 gallon and Geri Ehler – 4 gallons. The bloodmobile is sponsored by the Harmony American Legion Auxiliary, and many of … [Read more...]
Orland Brunsvold
Orland Brunsvold, age 89 of Harmony, Minn., died Monday November 21, 2016 at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony. A visitation will be held Monday, November 28, 2016 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony. Inurnment will be at a later date in Big Spring Cemetery, rural Harmony. (There will be no services, only the visitation on Monday.) Orland … [Read more...]
Red Cross needs blood donations to help ensure a sufficient supply throughout the holidays
This November, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give the perfect gift – a blood donation – to help ensure a sufficient blood supply throughout the holiday season. A decline in donations occurs from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day when donors are busy with family gatherings and travel. However, patients don’t get a holiday break from needing lifesaving … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Patriot’s Pen winners announced
Awards were given out on Veterans Day for the Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest. The winners each receive a plaque, along with the 1st Place prize of $30 and 2nd Place prize of $15. All participants receive a certificate for participating in this contest. VFW Post and Auxilliary are proud to announce this year’s winners as 1st Place - Kaylee Arndt, and 2nd Place - Kaleb Arndt. … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Colorado schools vs Minnesota schools
By Elayna Kiehne Living in Colorado is very different from living in Minnesota. But I’ve noticed one major difference: the schools. The size of the school is drastically larger in Colorado, which also causes more variation in the system. For example, there are more extracurricular activities, and there is a greater ethnic diversity in the students. When I moved to … [Read more...]
Bloodmobile coming to Harmony on November 29
Harmony will be hosting a bloodmobile at the Harmony Community Center from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. All donors will be required to provide identification before donating, so please remember your donor card or driver’s license. Donors are encouraged to use a new option available online to speed up the donation process. RapidPass (redcrossblood.org/RapidPass) is … [Read more...]
James T. Harstad
James T. Harstad, 91, of Harmony, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 6 at his residence. Jim was born in Harmony township on September 6, 1925 to James T. and Myrtle (Quammen) Harstad. He graduated from Harmony High School in 1943. On December 28, 1952, he and Harriet Eickhoff were united in marriage at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wykoff. Jim and Harriet raised a … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central introduces Action 100 program
Dean of Students Chris Mensink updated the Fillmore Central School board on the Action 100 Initiative at their regular board meeting on October 25. The program has been well received by the teachers, students, and parents, and great progress has been made implementing it. The new parking lot at the high school in Harmony is well under way and almost completed. The … [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...]