| Book has Fillmore County ties |
Nick K. Adams looks over the topography of southwestern Fillmore County with much more than casual glance. He walks the land like a man on a mission.
Monday, August 23, 2010
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| Meet friends, family and neighbors at the Houston County Fair |
The days are hot and steamy, fields of tasseled corn extend for miles, the Fourth of July is but a fond memory and back-to-school sales have begun to appear in stores - all signs that summer is slowly winding down, but before it is over there is one more grand event to partake in - the Houston County Fair, this week, from Aug. 18 to 22, in Caledonia.
Monday, August 16, 2010
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| Three generations of Colbensons take the stage |
Veteran actor and seasoned director George Colbenson takes on the role of the Mad Hatter in the Brave Community Theatre's (BCT) production of "Alice in Wonderland." George has empathy for the complexities BCT directors, Maria Kujawa and Dani Vogel, face as they bring together actors of various ages and experience levels on to one stage.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
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| Exchange student continues relationship with host family |
Forty years after spending a semester in Harmony as a foreign exchange student, Juan Carlos Fontecilla of Chile remembers his experiences and the wonderful times he shared with classmates and his host family. Returning to celebrate the Fourth of July with his American family and his classmates from the Harmony High School Class of 1970, Fontecilla said he has never forgotten the kindnesses shown to him nor the lessons he learned while living in the United States.
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
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| Fillmore County arrives at 'Destination Relay!' |
We have arrived at destination Relay! We fully intend to cruise into the Relay event with the wind at our back, the top down, and the tunes turned up. We invite all of you to join us and help us celebrate a world with less cancer and more birthdays! That's the theme of this year's Relay for Life - set for Friday, July 30 - and celebrate is what we'll be doing.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
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| Chatfield to host Les Fields and Turkey River All-Stars on Thursday |
Les Fields and the Turkey River All-Stars will be the main attraction on Thursday, July 29, at the Chatfield City Park band shell. Joining the performers will be Chatfield natives Mary and Laurie Hughes as vocalists.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
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| WWII Army nurse remembered as 'Angel of Bataan' |
Maxine Russell's book "Jungle Angel: Bataan Remembered," is an account of McKay's grueling experiences as a lieutenant-colonel in the United States Army Nurse Corps during World War II in the Philippines. McKay was remembered, recently, with a special memorial service on what would have been her 100th birthday. A special ceremony was held at the Richland Prairie Church in rural Harmony, where she is buried.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
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| Caregivers to be honored during Relay for Life |
Making time to become a part of this year's Fillmore County Relay for Life July 30 and 31 in Wykoff may be a life-changing event
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
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| Family connections help Preston woman battle cancer |
Caring for someone who has been diagnosed with cancer brings changes into every aspect of a person's life. A series of medical visits begins a roller coaster-like ride, which seems to never end. Whether people are actively working by their cancer patients' sides sharing in the movements this journey demands or watching their loved ones or friends and their family members live with cancer from afar, life changes.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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| Spring Grove's summer musical sure to entertain |
Summer would not be summer without spending time under the stars at Ye Olde Gray Barn in Spring Grove. Watching the evening sky turn darker shades of blue as the sun sets while enjoying a musical production by talented actors is a sublime way to spend an evening. Ye Olde Opera House (YOOH) invites you to their 32nd annual summer musical production, "Kiss Me Kate," July 15 through July 18.
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
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