Mabel NewsLocal news for Mabel, MN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Homeowners question high tax rate in Mabel- December 22, 2007 "I've found the people in Mabel to be absolutely wonderful, but I think having the tax rate so high discourages people and other businesses from coming in." The city of Mabel held its Truth in Taxation hearing last Wednesday evening prior to its regular meeting. Bruce and Linda Hoveland of Rushford attended the meeting to discuss their tax statement.Lynda Hoveland explained that they own a house in Mabel that they have as a rental property.She said that their home, located in Rushford Village,.http://www.topix.net/city/mabel-mn/2007/12/homeowners-question-high-tax-rate-in-mabel?from... Alta H. Spande -- Mabel- December 21, 2007 Alta Dahl was born March 12, 1913, in Preble Township, Fillmore County. She attended the Tawney School and graduated from Mabel High School. via Postbulletin.com Obituarieshttp://www.topix.net/city/mabel-mn/2007/12/alta-h-spande-mabel?fromrss=1 Upcoming events focus on helping children, families dealing with cancer- December 17, 2007 "It's a great way to ring in the new year" During the next few weeks, there will be several events held that will benefit the children and families served by the Camp Jornada Foundation. According to its mission, the non-profit organization is committed to providing free summer camp programs and a year-round support network for children faced with cancer and their families. Camp Jornada offers children, ages 5 to 17, fun activities and the setting to share their experiences with the goal of...http://www.topix.net/city/mabel-mn/2007/12/upcoming-events-focus-on-helping-children-famil... Canton Council continues animal control discussion- December 15, 2007 At its regular meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 5, the Canton City Council met with Mike Gaven, who is currently serving other area communities in the role of Animal Control officer. Gaven, from Caledonia, explained his credentials, as well as described his facility in his hometown. According to Gaven, he is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for response to animal complaints. His facility consists of a 60 by 60 foot heated shed, with the capacity to house more than 60 animals. He has been...http://www.topix.net/city/mabel-mn/2007/12/canton-council-continues-animal-control-discuss... Live nativity set at Broadwater farm- December 6, 2007 "This is just another one of the ways we like to reach people" Signs and luminarias will guide those traveling County Road 12, five miles southwest out of Preston, on Saturday, Dec. 1, and Sunday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. to an amazing sight. The farm of Milo and Beth Ann Broadwater is the place where the Greenleafton Reformed Church is hosting "Night at the Stable."This "live nativity" focuses on the birth of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of the innkeeper of Bethlehem. A song written by...http://www.topix.net/city/mabel-mn/2007/12/live-nativity-set-at-broadwater-farm?fromrss=1 Our view: Nominate Difference Makers- December 3, 2007 A handful of Central Minnesotans already have let us know who they think have made a difference in 2007. via St. Cloud Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/mabel-mn/2007/12/our-view-nominate-difference-makers?fromrss=1 |