Funeral services for Jodi Evers- Olivares took place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at Cherry Grove United Methodist Church in Cherry Grove, Minn., with Pastor Deanna Woodward officiating. Visitation was held 5–7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 27, at Cherry Grove United Methodist Church. Burial took place in the Bloomfield Cemetery. Jodi Olivares, age 37, of Plainview, … [Read more...]
Kingsland looks to add daycare center
The Kingsland School Board met December 19. Members present were Doug Plaehn, Deb Larson, Troy Asher, Gwen Howard and Ann Oeltjen, along with Superintendent John McDonald. Kristin Beck was absent. The annual Truth in Taxation public meeting was held at 6:01 p.m., with a presentation by Business Manager Amber Uhlenhake. She discussed the various funds within the Kingsland … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Truth in Taxation
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on Monday, December 12, 2016, with all members present (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Bill Bires, Jeff Vehrenkamp and city administrator Deb Zimmer. No visitors had signed up to address the council. The meeting opened with the annual Truth in Taxation portion. Two citizens each asked why the valuation of … [Read more...]
Kingsland drivers get paid holidays
The Kingsland School Board met in a special session at 6:30 p.m. on December 1, to address an issue regarding salary concerns from the school’s bus drivers. All board members were in attendance, as well as Superintendent John McDonald. Approximately ten citizens were in the audience. In a recent letter to the editor, the bus drivers stated that, (in part), “In a draft agreement … [Read more...]
Billy C. Carman
Billy C. Carman, age 59, of Grand Meadow, died Tuesday November 29, 2016 at Ostrander Care and Rehab. Billy Charles Carman was born January 16, 1957 in Spring Valley, Minn., to Gerald and Marcia (Martens) Carman. He attended and graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1975. Following graduation, he attended college at River Falls and Stout University. After attending … [Read more...]
Randy J. Lange
Randy J. Lange, age 62, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Thursday, December 1, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. Randy Joe Lange was born on July 10, 1954 in Spring Valley, Minn., son of Albert and Adeline (Fimon) Lange. He graduated from Spring Valley High School with the class of 1972. In April 1973, Randy married Paula McDonald; she later passed away. On May 30, 1987, … [Read more...]
Spring Valley to join safety training group
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on Monday, November 28, 2016. Members in attendance were Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Jeff Vehrenkamp and Bill Bires were absent. No visitors had signed up to address the council. The council approved prior minutes and accounts payable, then discussed the audit proposal … [Read more...]
Kingsland snow day plan tested
The Kingsland School Board met November 21 in regular session, with all members present: Doug Plaehn, Deb Larson, Kristin Beck, Troy Asher, Gwen Howard and Ann Oeltjen, along with Superintendent John McDonald. The board unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including first and second readings of a number of policies, and several staff resignations and hirings, as well … [Read more...]
Spring Valley street project nears completion
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on Monday, November 14, 2016. Members in attendance were Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Bill Bires, and city administrator Deb Zimmer. Jeff Vehrenkamp was absent. Mayor Struzyk canvassed the election results, showing himself re-elected to a 2-year term as mayor, and Jessy Betts and Michael Hadland elected to … [Read more...]
Joseph J. “Joe” Ptacek
Joseph J. “Joe” Ptacek, age 90, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Monday November 14, 2016 at his home in Spring Valley. Joseph Jerome Ptacek was born July 15, 1926 in Granger, Minn., to Joseph and Emma (Valvoda) Ptacek. He attended school in Spring Valley through the 8th grade and was united in marriage to Mildred McConnell at the St. Ignatius Parsonage in Spring Valley, Minn. … [Read more...]