| 'Wait and see' on veterans' cemetery in county |
At three-quarters of the way through the year, Fillmore County Board of Commissioners Chair Duane Bakke took time during the Sept. 7 commissioners' meeting to look at progress on issues he had identified in January to be worked on during 2010.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Riceford Creek Bridge finds new home in Mabel |
"Everyone has a story to tell about that bridge," says Lonnie Pierce of the Mabel Historical Society. This past summer, the Mabel Historical Society acquired the old Riceford Creek Bridge to add to its historical artifacts collection at the Steam Engine Grounds.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| New second grade teacher traded-in football cleats to pursue teaching career |
Tom Siebenaler's thawing in the second grade.
"I taught one year in Alaska, in a small native village," said the new Fillmore Central second grade teacher who used to dream of the gridiron. "I wanted to be a professional football player, but I love the challenge of teaching."
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| New teacher looking forward to pre-school bringing 'something new' each day |
Marit Janssen is in school for change.
"I like being a preschool teacher because there's something new every day," related Fillmore Central's new preschool teacher and response-to-intervention coordinator. "I hope to start a lifelong love of learning in my students."
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| New choir director familiar with several staff at Fillmore Central as she joins music program |
Sarah Holten is cookin' up some tunes.
"I've always wanted to be a teacher, even as a little kid. If I had thought of anything else, it would have been a chef, and I still love to cook," related Fillmore Central High School's new choir teacher. "I love working with kids.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Group discussions held in Harmony, Lanesboro to brainstorm ideas for interpretive sites along bike trail |
In conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, two meetings were held in Harmony and Lanesboro on Aug. 30 and Aug. 31, respectively, in order to discuss and brainstorm ideas for new interpretive sites along the Root River and Harmony-Preston state trails.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| New art teacher looking forward to helping students explore creativity |
Carrie Mathison wants students to fall in love with art. . . in class, on the street, while watching a sunset...
"I teach grades seven through 12 art," explained Mathison, who's joining the Fillmore Central High School staff this year.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Steam Engine Days kicks off this weekend in Mabel |
As the communities of Hesper and Mabel prepare for their annual Steam Engine Days celebration, to be held this weekend, organizers have chosen to honor three community members who have exemplified a strong devotion to the Mabel-area and the organizations that function within it.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Canton City Council approves projected 2011 budget |
Prior to approval, the Canton City Council members discussed the revised 2011 Canton city budget, as presented by City Clerk Lolly Melander at the regular council meeting held last Wednesday evening.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Area schools open next Tuesday |
Most area schools will be starting after the Labor Day weekend holiday, on Tuesday, Sept. 7. So area drivers will want to keep their eyes open for the smaller students unfamiliar with the whole process of walking or riding a bike to school, as well the older students who may be inattentive.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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