To promote Breast Cancer Awareness, the Fillmore County Journal would like to publish stories of local people who have dealt with breast cancer and are willing to share their journey. If you know someone who currently has breast cancer or is in remission, please contact us by email us at news@fillmorecountyjournal.com or call 507-765-2151 by October 10. … [Read more...]
Ostrander to fill mayor and police vacancies
The Ostrander City Council met on September 13 in regular session, with all members present (Erin Volkart, Pam Kunert, Clerk Chris Hyrkas, Heidi Jones and DJ Start). Sarah Chounard addressed the council, saying she’s aware the current water tower will eventually be moved to a different location, and she asked, “Could I purchase the lot the water tower (currently) sits … [Read more...]
Clifford E. Davis
Memorial service for Clifford Davis will be held 11 a.m. Friday, September 15, 2017, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, with Rev Betsy Dartt officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, September 14, 2017, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the … [Read more...]
Ostrander to fill mayor and police vacancies
The Ostrander City Council met on August 9 in regular session, with Erin Volkart, Pam Kunert, Clerk Chris Hyrkas, and DJ Start in attendance. Heidi Jones was absent. The council heard from Sheriff Tom Kaase, with his proposed contract if Ostrander selects the Fillmore Sheriff’s Department to take over the city’s law enforcement after Tom Mosher’s retirement, which is set … [Read more...]
Ostrander mayor submits resignation
Mayor Pat Nesler submitted a letter of resignation, and this was the main topic of discussion at the regular meeting of the Ostrander city council on July 11. Members present included Erin Volkart, Pam Kunert, Clerk Chris Hyrkas, Heidi Jones and DJ Start. Kunert said Nesler had sent the letter in response to the complaint shared at the June council meeting. The letter … [Read more...]
Ostrander to ban dogs from City Park
A regular meeting of the Ostrander City Council was held on June 6. Members present included Erin Volkart, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, and Clerk Chris Hyrkas. No citizens had signed up to address the council. Rick Whitney (Peopleservices) asked the council to consider buying a diffuser to use when flushing the city’s hydrants. He explained that it spreads out the flow, … [Read more...]
Carla J. Bonnerud
Memorial services for Carla J. Bonnerud will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 8, 2017, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander, with Rev. Herman Bakker officiating. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Carla Bonnerud, age 50, of Spring … [Read more...]
Ostrander talks cars, cats and cleanup
The Ostrander City Council met on April 4. Members present were Erin Volkart, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, Clerk Chris Hyrkas, and Heidi Jones. DJ Start was absent. Jason Boynton, on behalf of the Smith Schafer accounting firm, gave a summary of the annual audit of the city’s finances, which resulted in an unmodified “clean” opinion. He shared that there were no legal … [Read more...]
Ostrander annexation discussed
An annexation issue and planning for Police Chief Tom Mosher’s retirement were the main topic at the Ostrander city council meeting on February 7. All council members were present (Erin Volkart, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, Clerk Chris Hyrkas, Heidi Jones, and DJ Start). The only visitor on hand to address the council was Brenda Sheldon, who said she represents the owner of … [Read more...]
Ostrander annexation discussed
An annexation issue and planning for Police Chief Tom Mosher’s retirement were the main topic at the Ostrander city council meeting on February 7. All council members were present (Erin Volkart, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, Clerk Chris Hyrkas, Heidi Jones, and DJ Start). The only visitor on hand to address the council was Brenda Sheldon, who said she represents the owner of … [Read more...]