Edwin W. “Ed” Erickson, age 59, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at The Seasons Hospice House in Rochester, Minn. Edwin Wayne Erickson was born May 27, 1957 in Rochester, Minn., to Edwin and Laura (Higgins) Erickson. He attended school in Chatfield and Spring Valley through the eighth grade and was united in marriage to Paula Fister on June 16, 1978 at … [Read more...]
Lyle Carlton Frank
Lyle Carlton Frank , 91, of Preston, passed away Wednesday, October 26 at the Spring Valley Care Center. Services were held at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston on Saturday, October 29 at 11 a.m, with visitation one hour before services, with lunch after the service, then interment at Bloomfield Lutheran Church Cemetery. Lyle was born July 4, 1925, to Charles Frank and … [Read more...]
Dorothy “Dotti” Nass
Dorothy “Dotti” Nass, age 76, died on October 30, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Celebration of Life will be held at the Hindt Funeral Home, Spring Valley, on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 1-3 p.m., with a prayer service to follow. Dorothy Bekius was born on April 22, 1940, in Mora, Minn., to Clarence and Anna (Visser) Bekius. She married Norbert “Bert” … [Read more...]
Veterans Day – a family affair
The Cleveland family of Spring Valley has a long and rich relationship with the military. Patriarch of the the family, George Cleveland, was unable to enlist in the military during World War II due to a disability caused by a bout with polio when he was a child. He did, however, serve an enlistment with the Civilian Conservation Corps as a young man. “The Civilian … [Read more...]
Spring Valley hears Kingsland referendum plans
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on Monday, October 24, 2016. Members in attendance were Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jeff Vehrenkamp, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Bill Bires was absent. Kingsland Superintendent John McDonald attended the meeting, as did School Board Members Troy Asher and Ann Oeltjen, to inform the council about … [Read more...]
Kingsland wrestling falls
The Kingsland School Board met October 17 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 two resignations (Heather Glaser and Elizabeth … [Read more...]
Spring Valley sewer rates to rise 5%
The Spring Valley City Council met on Monday, September 26, 2016, with all members in attendance (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Bill Bires, Jeff Vehrenkamp and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. The council approved minutes of the previous meeting, and Final Accounts Payable. No visitors had signed up to speak to the council. Deb Zimmer presented Resolution … [Read more...]
Margie B. Snyder
The funeral service for Margie B. Snyder, 88, a longtime rural Spring Valley, Minn., resident will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 3, 2016 at the Sumner Center United Methodist Church in rural Spring Valley, Minn., with Rev. Wane Souhrada officiating. Burial will take place at the Sumner –Millett Cemetery in Sumner Township. Mrs. Snyder died on Monday, September 26, 2016)of … [Read more...]
Kingsland sets tax levy
The Kingsland School Board met September 19 in regular session. All members were 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 resignations/hires/lane changes of several employees. The board then heard public thanks given by … [Read more...]
Spring Valley 2017 levy set
The Spring Valley City Council met on Monday, September 12, 2016. Members in attendance were: Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Bill Bires, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Jeff Vehrenkamp was absent. The council approved minutes of the previous meeting, and Preliminary Accounts Payable. No visitors had signed up to speak to the council. Zimmer spoke about … [Read more...]