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Huge loss on first day of 2016

Business owners Paul and Shelly Hanson stood in front of what remained of B&B Bowl and Restaurant following a devastating fire that started in the early morning of January 1, 2016.

Teamwork Poster

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This was one of 4 posters she did in honor of the B&B Bowl fire.

B&B Olympic Bowl

2017 brings a new building and new life for Preston residents and business owners, Paul and Shelly Hanson!

A Devestating fire that took place on January 1, 2016. About one year later and the grand opening of B&B Olympic Bowl & Restaurant is about to take place!

Photo by DianeH Photography

The B&B Olympic Bowl: one year later Paul and Shelly Hanson stand in the kitchen of the new B&B Olympic Bowl. Check out the front page article in the Monday, January 2, 2017 issue of the Fillmore County Journal.

Lindsi Poppe and Tom Klomps

by the lanes - a rare photo since they probably won’t be sitting much once B&B reopens.

B&B Olympic Bowl groundbreaking

Scheevel and Sons, Inc. began work on the site of B&B Olympic Bowl to build a new bowling alley after a fire on New Year’s Day destroyed the building that once sat on the property.

We Celebrate the Grand Re-opening of the New B&B Olympic Bowl & Restaurant Page 2 The faces of B&B Olympic Bowl, returning and new Page 5 Something’s been missing Page 6 Communities can celebrate local businesses Page 7 Healthy habits that can have a lasting impact Page 8 Bring back the youth bowlers

B&B Supporters

B&B Bowl supporters coordinated a fundraising event on Sunday, January 31, 2016, in the parking lot of the old Brunsvold Enterprises property.

This event drew a crowd of more than 200 supporters donating to efforts to rebuild the B&B Bowl & Restaurant that was devastated by a fire on New Year’s Day.

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The faces of B&B Olympic Bowl, returning and new

Lindsi and Tom by the lanes - a rare photo since they probably won’t be sitting much once B&B reopens.

Photo by Julie Little discuss next steps. Afterwards, we work family and the experience

By Julie Little As the new B&B Olym- stopped at the Preston fire hall as of community they get at the pic Bowl nears completion, a team to thank the firefighters. It B&B. It will be a new and bigger employees are preparing to start affected us all on a personal level. family with at least 11 additional or return to work. A lot has The firefighters had bowled there; employees on staff. happened in the year since the their children had bowled there; Lindsi Poppe grew up at the fire. Ilene Edwards, a longtime the building was a part of them B&B Olympic Bowl, which is B&B staffer, says that employees and they were heroes in trying owned by her parents. She worked have remained close and keep in to save it.” Everyone has a story there through high school, moved touch. “At first, we got together to tell, changes they’re excited away for several years, and then at least every month. We built a about, and traditions they look returned. “A lot of memories were float together for the Preston and forward to maintaining. Even lost in the fire,” she says, “and you Harmony parades. Just a week after an entire year, most of the put so much into this business. It after the fire, employees met with former employees are returning, was devastating.” She never wants Shelly to go over paperwork and happy to be coming back to their to see her family suffer like that

again. However, looking around, she’s proud, excited, and ready for the opening of this beautiful new building. Her mom, Shelly, has been the tireless driver of the project handling all the details, but Lindsi can point to her own influences – colors, booths (there will be two instead of one), shelving, tables, lockers… “There are so many pieces to consider in building from the ground up,” she marvels, “How can anyone keep track of it all? How does Shelly do it?”

Tom Klomps has worked at the B&B for at least 14 years, maybe more. He always had other jobs too, so his past year has simply been two jobs instead of the three or four he normally juggles.

He’s also looking forward to the opening. “We’ll have our regulars coming in and they’ll be looking for their favorites. They’ll find the same menu and then some.

We’ll have the Traditional, the Stacked Hash Browns, and the Farmer’s Special. If you like your bacon floppy instead of crisp, you can still get floppy bacon. But look for new items too.” When asked about what role he plays at B&B he answers, “Oh, everything: cooking, waiting tables, lanes, bartending, whatever needs doing. It’s like a family. You just pitch in wherever you’re needed.”

Dianna Kreter has been working at the B&B since 2001, even before Shelly and Paul owned it.

She has a full time job during the week and earns her “fun money” waitressing weekends and some holidays. There’s been a bit less fun money and fewer splurges on daughters and grandchildren over the past year, so she’s looking forward to getting back to it. At first, all those years ago, Dianna didn’t intend to work at the B&B Olympic Bowl for long, but she found that she loves it. She likes talking with the customers, it’s great exercise, and she really loves to bowl.

Shawna Poppe often tagteamed responsibilities with her mother, Shelly, filling in for vacations and working opposite shifts.

“I often worked night shifts. I could do anything so I was always a good fallback for staff shortages or busy holidays, and I could answer questions, help with problems whether it was technical or customer service, wait tables, bartend, do tapes and tills. That’s one thing about the old B&B Olympic Bowl – staff knew how everything operated by heart. We worked together like clockwork, communicating almost without words, moving together comfortably and in a rhythm, automatically filling in each other’s gaps when times were stressful.” It will take time to develop that again in a new space with a new team.

“Some customers used to come every day. We’d see them walking past the window and have their cup of coffee waiting at their See B&B FACES Page 3 

Thanks to everybody for all the support over the past 13 months.

We couldn’t have done this Without all of you!

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table, Shelly already cooking their regular order at the grill before they even sat down.” Shawna did work elsewhere in the past year and she has a new appreciation for the short commute, the personal rather than corporate feel, and the team she knows and cares about like family. She’s anxious to get back to work, the routine, and the sense of having a second home.

Ilene Edwards works full-time at KFIL radio station but has also called the B&B her second home and family, working there for nearly 11 years. She has done a bit of everything in her time and expects to be back bartending and waiting tables, but she is also coordinator of the Junior Bowling League and will continue in that role when the B&B’s doors open again. Ilene remembers the New Year’s Day when the old B&B burned down. She got a call from Shawna at 6:05 a.m. and went to the site. She and others in their close-knit work family cried together as they watched the four fire departments work heroically for eight hours straight. “They all fought so hard to save the building, knowing it was probably lost, but trying anyway.” Now it won’t be long until the junior league bowlers will be together again making new and happier memories.

Vincent Hoffman will be new to the B&B Olympic Bowl when

it opens but he has been cooking around Fillmore County “all over the board” for the past four years.

A friend of the family, he’s spent some time at the B&B and knows that it’s a friendly environment and a good place to be. Since he lives in Preston it will also be a quick sprint to work.

Sharon Rowe says she’s excited to be returning to the B&B Olympic Bowl with her clients from the D.A.C. Her group has worked there every Monday when there’s extra clean-up after the weekend, and every Thursday, the day the truck comes in. They clean, vacuum, do food prep, and more. If it’s busy, they help with dishes and do other tasks. “I can’t wait to have my site back and be at the B&B all day on our days,” she says. “Shelly is good to us and we’re excited about the larger kitchen with separate prep and clean-up areas where we can work without being in the way.” Sharon says her group has been working at other places over the past year, helping at Eagle Bluff and working a few hours a week at Fillmore Central in the cafeteria. It’s great, but it’s not the same as the bowling alley. A regular Tuesday outing for Sharon, another staff member, and about ten clients is bowling. They’ve been trekking to Spring Valley but are excited to be returning to their local lanes every week.

Shelly Hanson herself will continue to be the heart and soul of the enterprise. She opens six days a week arriving at 4:20 a.m.,

Monday, January 23, 2017 making all the homemade soups, salads, and preparing lunch specials. She operates the grill until 2 p.m., does bookwork until 4 or 5 p.m., goes home for an hour, then returns. In the summer, her days are short (about 12 hours); come winter she averages 17 or more. She’s says she’s ready to get back into the swing of it. “There’s always something good you can find in any tragedy,” Shelly says, “and for me, it was time. I was able to be with my mom more before she passed away, and I had total knee replacements in both knees, one in May and the other in August. I wouldn’t have had time for that while the B&B was in operation.” While Shelly will play the same roles she played before, one thing will be different: her office. Shelly’s office used to be behind Lanes 3 and 4. The noise was phenomenal, though she got used to it. Sometimes machines would jam and a bowling pin would come spilling into her office as she worked.

None ever hit her, but they came close. Also, she was aware of every machine and could hear a jam. Then she would leave her bookwork and go fix the problem. People up front might not even be aware that anything had happened. Now, even though her office is still small (just room for a desk), it will be up front, much quieter, and have a window.

Paul Hanson, though not interviewed, returns in an important and challenging role. “He gets teased a lot about just coming

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in and visiting,” laughs Shelly, “but he is the one that keeps it all going.” Paul is the “Jack of All Trades,” fixing anything and everything that needs fixing. He’ll have a lot of new equipment to learn and troubleshoot.

Employees all stated, in one way or another, that everything will be the same… and different. The space is bigger. “We’ll be able to accommodate more parties and large gatherings like class reunions and weddings with a variety of setups including full service and buffets,” says Tom. “We often had a full house after church on Sundays,” recalls Ilene,

Lindsi loves the new state-ofthe-art juke box. The old one was a little hit or miss. This one is just awesome!

Photo by Julie Little

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“and people had to be seated at the tables in the bowling alley.

Now there will be more space… and the bathrooms are beautiful.”

The new bowling lanes will all be automated – even the bumpers can be automatically raised and lowered to help little bowlers.

If you suddenly get hungry or thirsty, now you’ll be able to order food and drinks by pressing a button. “Look at this new juke box!” Lindsi smiles, hugging it, “It’s awesome.” She is also excited about new menu items: waffles with topping options and ice See B&B FACES Page 4 

Tom Klomps is happy that the new B&B Olympic Bowl will keep what customers remembered and loved, while adding new options and even better gathering spaces.

Photo by Julie Little

Congratulations Shelly and Paul

Congratulations on your Grand Re-opening!

on your Grand Re-Opening of the B&B Olympic Bowl and Restaurant.

It has been an amazing journey watching you overcome so much since January 1, 2016, the day of the fire and seeing the B&B being rebuilt. B&B is the place to be, where new memories will be made and old memories shared.

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cream including shakes. “It will be a little more challenging for wait staff, but there will be some great additions,” she says. “We’ll still be taking orders by hand at your table,” Lindsi explains, “but then we’ll be entering the orders onto the computer, on a new POS system, to get the orders to the kitchen… It’s probably good because Tom and I have pretty bad handwriting…” “Give us a little time to adjust at first,” asks Dianna, “it will all get to be routine for staff but not at first….

And you might have to remind us of your usual order in the

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beginning, but then we’ll catch on again.” “I’ve missed keeping in touch with coworkers and neighbors,” says Shawna. This is a place where people find each other, share their lives, and keep “in the know” about neighbors.

“It will be good to have that back again.”

Excited or anxious over the new things to learn, employees seem to have no doubts about how important B&B Olympic Bowl is to the community. “There are good places to go in Preston,” says Tom, “but there are also lots of people to serve – bike riders, campers, people visiting the new veterans cemetery, as well as locals.” “There are lots of hours

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people want to gather and few places that provide such a wide range of days and hours,” Shawna adds. Vincent says, “this brings new opportunities to Preston in general and draws more people here. I have to believe it will all go well!”

Note: Gina Lindland, Paige Donlinger, and Amanda Nelson will also be returning to work at the B&B Olympic Bowl; Schanda Rony, Brandon Lamphier, Anna Peck, Jodi Olson, Ben Aberg, Joyce Tart, Vrandi Swan, Stephanie McElmury, Kaelyn Marzolf, and Cailey Rindels will be joining them as new employees, but could not be reached for comment in time for this story.

Tom and Lindsi behind the bar, nearly ready for business. Both are B&B Olympic Bowl veterans, but there are a lot of new things to learn with all the upgrades.

Photo by Julie Little

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Something’s been missing

By Barb Jeffers When the fire happened at B&B Olympic bowl in Preston, Minn., on New Year’s Day 2016, the entire area rallied around owners Paul and Shelly Hanson, who had lost their livelihood.

Some of the people that know Paul and Shelly very well are the bowling league members who see the Hansons on a weekly basis

and some even on a daily basis as they stop in for a meal throughout the week.

Since the fire, many of the league bowlers say the last year they have felt like “something’s been missing,” as league bowler Bettie Gulbranson describes it.

Gulbranson, of Harmony, Minn., has been on a bowling league since she was 16 years

Monday, January 23, 2017 old, and happened to be driving by the bowling alley with her husband at approximately 6 a.m. that morning and saw the fire.

“We were just devastated,” states Gulbranson.

“The first thing we thought of was Paul and Shelly,” explains Gulbranson, saying, “it kind of made me sick to my stomach,” thinking of their loss.

Gulbranson, who is the President of the Town & Country League that bowls on Wednes-

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day afternoons, says she lost her bowling ball and bowling shoes in the fire, but her husband had just bought her a new bowling ball for Christmas that she hadn’t picked up yet.

She also bought new bowling shoes and says, “I needed new ones anyway and I like the ones I got,” so she now has all her new equipment and is ready to break them in.

Her team was able to finish out their league following the fire by bowling at Travel Lanes in LeRoy, Minn. According to Gulbranson, there will be six teams coming back to her Wednesday league at B&B Olympic Bowl.

Gulbranson says, “The ladies are so happy” to have the bowling alley opening again, adding that it will be a joy to throw that first ball, as she states she has been having “bowling withdrawals” and she feels like something has been missing in her life.

Nancy Martin, of Lime Springs, Iowa, also bowls on the Town & Country League, and says when the fire happened, “it was a blow” to so many people.

She thought, “Oh no! What am I going to do without that place” and not seeing everyone on her league each week.

Martin lost her bowling shoes and bowling ball in the fire and has replaced them, saying she is “ready to roll” when her bowling league starts again.

It would be an understatement to say that Martin is excited about B&B Olympic Bowl

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reopening, as she says she has been “counting down the days” until it opens.

“I haven’t bowled much in the last year,” states Martin, adding, “I am very much looking forward to getting back to the old routine” and seeing everyone on a regular basis again.

Clay Wangen, of Mabel, Minn., has been bowling on a league for more than 20 years. He explains how he felt when he heard about the fire, saying, “I knew it was going to be a big loss for Paul and Shelly,” and also knew it would “hit them hard” as they saw their business go up in flames.

“I have a lot of respect for those two,” states Wangen, saying, “I consider them family,” as he not only bowls a 28-week league, but he also travels with them to national competitions.

Wangen bowls on the Southeast league on Wednesday evenings and says he did not finish his season; he just “left it as is,” so he is “very excited” to have league bowling at B&B Olympic bowl starting again.

Wangen lost three bowling balls, bowling shoes and more equipment in the fire. He now has replaced his equipment and is ready to knock some pins down.

“I need something to do on my Wednesday nights,” says Wangen, and he is also looking forward to seeing everyone back at B&B Olympic Bowl, as he says, “we are all a big family down there,” and he has missed his family.

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Communities can celebrate local businesses Small businesses benefit communities by boosting the local economy.

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Being your own boss has certain perks, including making your own hours and not having to report to anyone but yourself.

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According to Bloomberg, eight out of 10 entrepreneurs who start businesses fail within 18

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The Small Business Association indicates the numbers are not so dire, saying 30% of new businesses fail in the first two years of operation; 50% during the first five years; and 66% during the first 10.

Local businesses face an uphill battle to survive, but there are many things residents can do to support these valuable additions to their communities.

• Shop locally. Shopping locally not only supports local businesses, but it also contributes

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Each community is unique, and often the vibe of a community is defined by the businesses that call that community home.

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When others see a business doing well, they may be more inclined

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Healthy habits that can have a lasting impact Working past retirement age may help some men and women stay more mentally sharp.

A long and healthy life is the ultimate goal for many people.

While a host of factors beyond a person’s control, such as genetics, impact how long that person lives and how susceptible to certain medical conditions he or she may be, there are many things men and women can do to improve their chances of living long, healthy lives.

• Keep working. While many working men and women

dream of the day when they can leave the daily grind behind once and for all, they might want to think more about a second career than a long, carefree retirement. A study from British researchers published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry found that each extra year that men and women work was associated with a six-week delay in the onset of dementia.

While men and women may want to retire from their professions, finding second careers or volunteering close to full-time

hours may improve their longterm health and quality of life.

• Stay on your toes. A healthy diet is a key component of a healthy lifestyle, but diet alone is not enough to promote a long and healthy life. According to the Johns Hopkins Medicine Health Library, the risks associated with a physically inactive lifestyle are considerable. Such risks include a greater risk of developing high blood pressure and coronary heart disease and even a greater risk for certain cancers. In addition, physical

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inactivity can add to feelings of anxiety and depression. Inactivity tends to increase with age, so men and women aiming for long and healthy lives should make physical activity a vital part of their daily lives.

• Get your whole grains.

Whole grains may be another key ingredient to a long and healthy life. Numerous studies have shown that increasing whole grain consumption can help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Researchers who conducted a systematic review of studies examining the link between whole grains and type 2 diabetes prevention in 2007

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found that eating an extra two servings of whole grains per day decreased a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 21%. That’s an important finding, as additional research has found that people with diabetes have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a neurodegenerative condition that can dramatically reduce quality of life.

• Visit your physician annually if not more frequently.

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Bring back the youth bowlers

By Barb Jeffers It’s obvious how excited everyone is in the Fillmore County area and beyond about B&B Olympic Bowl opening once again following the fire, and the youth in the area are no exception.

Before the fire occurred, there was a youth league made up of junior bowlers from area towns that met every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. at B&B Olympic Bowl.

According to Ilene Edwards, youth league bowling coordi-

nator, “We finished out our league” at Shari’s in Chatfield, Minn., which was very gracious of the owner, Shari Allen.

“She let us come there on Saturday mornings and finish out our league there,” states Edwards, adding, “the kids were happy to do it” in order to finish their season.

“A few of them live in Chatfield, so it was handy for them,” says Edwards, and it was kind of special for them to have their league bowling in their hometown, as well. It was fun

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for everyone to bowl somewhere different while it was necessary, notes Edwards.

The youth league will start once again at B&B Olympic Bowl in mid to late February 2017 and will continue to be held on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. A notice will be sent out in Friday folders at Fillmore Central school with all of the necessary information.

All kids are invited to join the youth league, with Edwards saying, “We don’t have an age set” for youth bowlers although, “we do like them to be able to use a six-pound ball and be able to bowl three games,” she states.

They have coaches, so “kids are trained,” according to Edwards, and they have individual training time with each coach. They have fun and many times parents attend practice, which the kids really enjoy. Two of the coaches are parents of bowlers, including Pete Bissen from Preston and Paul Cousineau of Chatfield, and both coach the youth bowlers along with Edwards.

Following the 10-week session, the bowlers get end-of-theyear awards through the USBC, which they all look forward to through the entire bowling season.

But that is not all that the end

of the year offers. “At the end of the season we always have a banquet where we give out the awards and Shelly will make a couple pizzas and we will have pop and the parents will usually bring cookies or chips or something to share,” says Edwards.

It’s fun and the kids really enjoy it, according to Edwards.

It also gives the bowlers another reason to improve their game each year.

“We have some good little bowlers,” says Edwards, adding, “a lot of them have gone on to state tournaments,” which is See YOUTH BOWL Page 9 

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but states, “we hope to get more this year,” and each year after that.

The youth league consists of kids from many area towns including LeRoy, Chatfield, Preston, and other cities.

The cost to bowl on Saturdays for the youth league is three games for $10, which includes shoe rental.

Consider having a discussion with your children about joining the Saturday morning youth bowling league. They will not only learn to bowl or improve their game, but will also make friends and memories that will last a lifetime.

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exciting.

Edwards explains, “They will qualify here and then there will be a sectional roll-off,” which is held in a different town each year and “from there they will go to state,” she says. “We have had some kids go on and they have done really well,” she notes.

“Junior bowlers cannot win cash,” states Edwards, so the kids play for scholarship money.

Last year, “We had a real small group” of youth bowlers, with only eight kids in the Saturday morning league, says Edwards,

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just 14% of revenue to the local economy. Restaurants provided an even bigger boost to local economies, returning 79% of their revenue compared to just 30% for the national chain restaurants. The reasons for these disparities include local businesses spending more on local labor and relying more heavily on local service providers. So while buying local may be more convenient and eco-friendly, it also can greatly benefit local economies.

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doing so may just save your life. Several diseases, including cancer and heart disease, are more effectively treated when detected early. Annual physicals and discussions with your physician may uncover a disease in its early stages when it is most treatable. Waiting until symptoms appear may not be too late to treat a condition or disease, but taking a proactive approach increases the likelihood of early detection, which increases your chances of living

a long and healthy life.

Healthy habits improve peoples’ quality of life while also increasing the likelihood that men and women live long, healthy and productive lives.

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The bowling lanes had been remodeled seven years ago and synthetic lanes covered the original wood. The synthetic material protected the 50-year-old wooden lanes underneath. Learning this, Rich Yenter came to the B&B and asked for some of the salvaged wood. He made wooden rings as keepsakes, offering one to Shelly and making several more to be donated to the auction for the benefit held last March. Shelly got one of the rings for Ilene Edwards, who vowed to wear it every day until the new B&B Olympic Bowl opens.

While most of the old B&B was lost, several creative people took what was salvaged and made lasting mementos. Tom Klomps saved spatulas, a grill weight and the pin Shelly pulled from the fire extinguisher to make salvage art. It will hang near the kitchen where guests will be able to see it. Brad Sikkink used his skills to create a beautiful coffee table from the salvaged lanes.

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New Year's DaY 2016 • Fire at B&B OlYmpic BOwl • where were YOU???

by Mary Whalen When an event makes an impression in your memory, a simple thought, image, or word can transport you to that very moment in time.

Here are a few things people had to say when asked the question, "What were you doing and what were your thoughts when you heard about the fire at the B&B Olympic Bowl?" Although members of the Emergency Response Teams throughout the area, from the fire fighters from Preston, Harmony, Fountain, and Stewartville to the EMS crew and those from law enforcement, were focused on directing their attention to the safety of the area residents and containing the fire, many people who have had ties to this business through the years were deeply affected.

Here are some of their comments: Joanie Betsinger - of Spring Valley "I was eating lunch on New Year's Day and a friend from Public Health called to tell me that the bowling alley burned down. I was shocked. We ate there 1-2 times as week in the summer (we would walk down from Public Health). My first thought was, what a tragedy for this small town with limited recreational opportunities. My second thought was, where can they have lunch and walk to it!"

Linda O'Connor - Preston "In total shock and thought of all the memories from that place. Fred and I met there and the rest is history from that encounter. Had many dates there, plus bowled league in my younger days and took our kids there. Took kids and grands there many Sundays after church for breakfast. Looking forward to our Sunday mornings there again and stopping after kids ballgames in town."

Kathy Simpson - Past owners of Spring Valley A&W "As for me and Mark, (as restaurant owners) we were shocked and concerned.

It's something you think about all the time, the fryers and grill and broasters are hot and need to be vented, but sometimes a grease fire starts despite all precautions. It is state law to have an Ansul system and to have it checked every 6 months. We have had a kitchen fire, which didn't spread. Our kitchen building is old too, so it was always a concern. We're glad no one was hurt in the B&B fire. I think we were planning on having breakfast on the 1st of January, having celebrated our 33rd wedding anniversary the night before. And then we saw the post on Facebook."

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We have missed you...

B&B Olympic BOwl

& Restuarant

Grand re-openinG We're excited for the future, and that we can put it back for our family and the community.

Highway 52 • Preston, MN • Shelly Hanson: 507-251-7590 PhOtOS By: BaRB JeffeRS, DeB finSeth, Dianeh PhOtOgRaPhy, JaSOn SethRe & Julie little

the Preston Community and the hanson family suffered a devastating loss January 1, 2016 due to a fire at B&B Bowl in Preston.

We Would like to thank everyone who has been there offering support and advice on rebuilding. there have been some roadblocks, but we are excited to have come as far as we have!

the building and contents were a total loss. the B&B had been a cornerstone of preston for many years. a place to have breakfast after church. Bowl in a league. play Bingo on thursday night.

Shake dice and drink coffee in the morning. visit with friends after work. We are looking forward to having this again!

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