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CER boasts new summer programs CER’s summer catalog is out and includes a lot of new offerings for people of all ages. We’re so fortunate to have this local organization which is always trying to fill the needs in the community. Like director Stephanie Busiahn said, the CER office has both experienced staff and new staff bringing fresh ideas and we thank them all for making programs and classes available to us. Shelter proposal goes to Park Board A great idea to add a shelter on the west end of Cedar Creek Park was shared by the Early Risers Kiwanis with the Park Board this ...

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Did Personal Interests Overturn Election Vote? To the Editor: CONFLICT OF INTEREST: A conflict of interest is defined as a conflict between a person’s public obligations and private interests. When a conflict of interest arises, the person involved is unable to perform his or her duties in a suitable and proper manner. During the City Council meeting on Jan. 23, Councilor Wayne Hasek, recused himself from a City Council vote to hire a lobbying firm which employed his daughter. This was an act of integrity and wholly admirable. In contrast, Mayor Baarts’ action in voting for ...

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FHS students cook up creations Fairmont High School’s culinary arts program is a great opportunity for students who are interested in the food and service industry. There are four levels of classes students can take, each of which teaches different skills. The program is now in its fifth year and we’re excited to see how it continues to grow. Council debates topic of owner’s rep This week the Fairmont City Council discussed whether or not to look for another owner’s representative for the proposed community center project. It’s good that the council is talking about working ...

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Coming and Going of our Spring Waterfowl To the Editor: From driving around the countryside within the past few weeks you’ve no doubt noticed the abundance of waterfowl. Personally, I’ve seen thousands of Canadian geese, snow geese, and ducks gathered in the puddles of crop fields and flying throughout the countryside. The snow melt combined with the frost dissipating has caused numerous puddles for waterfowl to occupy. It really is a beautiful sight to see wildlife using habitat. Of course, in our area that will all soon disappear. When the temperatures warm up and the ground ...

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Student fundraises for vets activities Thank you, Sydney, for raising over $11,000 for adaptive sports at the Sioux Falls Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. This program aids veterans who can no longer physically or mentally do things due to injuries suffered during their service to our country. Thank you for the great example you have set. Habitat for Humanity dedicates home Thanks Habitat for Humanity of Martin and Faribault County for donating a home that will house a family who would not otherwise be able to buy a home conventionally. Thanks are in order for all of the ...

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Scouts active in local communities To the Editor: Each year the Twin Valley Council Boy Scouts of America conducts a “Scouting for Food” campaign to collect food for local food shelves. This year, Scouts and Scouters collected 51,373 pounds of food for 20 different food shelves across south central Minnesota. Scouting for Food is Scouting’s largest “good turn” and has a duel purpose. 1) To collect much need food to support local food shelves that help those with a food insecurity. 2) To teach our Scouts about participating citizenship, to “Do a Good Turn Daily” and put ...