On March 2, the Kingsland School Board met for their monthly “work session.” Members present included Board Chair Jackie Horsman, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Noella Lund, and Kyle Rader. Superintendent James Hecimovich, Business Manager Amber uhlenhake and Principal Scott Klavetter were also in attendance. Tiffany Mundfrom was absent. The board heard a presentation … [Read more...]
Gregg Sample
A celebration of Life for Gregg Sample will be held on Friday, March 6, 2020, at 1 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, with Pastor Mark Woodward officiating. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 6, prior to service. Gregg Sample, age 79, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Thursday, February 27, 2020, at his home on his father’s birthday. … [Read more...]
Nursing home expansion worries Spring Valley citizens
The Spring Valley City Council heard a concern from a citizen during the regular council meeting on February 10. Members present included Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Mike Hadland was absent. Bruce Kraut addressed the council, and said he was speaking on behalf of his “Jones Street neighborhood” with … [Read more...]
Jean L. Barnhart
Jean L. Barnhart, 92, of Spring Valley, Minn., died at Spring Valley Living in Spring Valley, on Friday, February 7, 2020. Funeral services for Jean will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, with Mark Woodward officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church from 10-11 a.m. on … [Read more...]
Hagedorn Town Hall
Congressman Jim Hagedorn (Minnesota 1st district) answered questions from Fillmore County residents at a January 25 town hall held in Spring Valley. About 30 citizens attended. Attendees were given the opportunity to submit written questions. District Director Carol Stevenson drew questions from a container labeled Fillmore County residents. Questions from those that lived … [Read more...]
Kevin Beck
Kevin Edwin Beck passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Mayo Clinic- St. Marys Campus. Kevin was born October 8, 1965, to Bob and Judy Beck and grew up on his family’s farm outside of Conger, Minn. He graduated in 1984 from Alden-Conger High School and went to school in Jackson, Minn., to become an electrician. Kevin worked as an electrician and also farmed until 1993 … [Read more...]
Jack Fox
Jack Fox, born September 24, 1940, to Ida and Clarence Fox, passed away January 23, 2020, at the age of 79 at Grand Meadow Senior Living. He was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church of Spring Valley and the Root River Antique Association. Jack hauled milk cans for the Racine Creamery and later worked at the Creamery. He also farmed on the home place where he grew up. After … [Read more...]
Shirley A. Marks
Shirley A. Marks, 84, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Friday, January 24, 2020, at Spring Valley Living. Funeral services for Shirley were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Wykoff United Methodist Church, with Pastor David Stoeger officiating. Burial took place at the Wykoff Cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. … [Read more...]
Kingsland to host Sexual Abuse Prevention Program
On January 22, all Kingsland School Board members (Board Chair Jackie Horsman, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Tiffany Mundfrom, Noella Lund, and Kyle Rader) were present for a regular meeting of the board. Superintendent James Hecimovich was absent. No citizens attended to address the board. Also, due to school being canceled for the day, student representatives were not in … [Read more...]
Steven M. Liebold
Steven M. Liebold, 61, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Mayo Clinic- St. Marys Campus in Rochester. Steve was born on October 10, 1958, to Charles and Marilyn (Paulson) Liebold. He graduated high school in Santa Clara, Calif., and then laid flooring for many years. He was currently employed in Fountain. Steve was an outdoorsman who loved to … [Read more...]