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Andrew and Lisa Kingsley have always had a love of gardening, and now they’ve turned that love into a career. The Kingsleys had been considering the possibility of buying the Harmony Greenhouse from Paula MacKenberg for some time now, but when she announced that she had found a home in Montana and would be moving there, they knew it was
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time to move forward with the purchase. “The business had been for sale for a long time. We just thought it would suit both of our interests,” Lisa remarked. The couple have always had a large garden at their hobby farm outside of Harmony, and Lisa enjoys crafts, a hobby that fits in perfectly with owning a floral and gift shop. In preparation for their new business venture, Lisa took a class at the Koehler and Dramm Institute of Floristry.
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old Liberty get off the bus at the greenhouse after school, and 2-year-old Charlie either hangs out at the greenhouse with Lisa or with his grandmother during the day. “Charlie likes to help me process the flowers when they come in,” Lisa laughed. “He pulls the leaves off the stems for me.” The three girls are involved too and enjoy helping wherever they’re needed. The kids have their own space in the loft above the store where
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they can play or read while their parents are working. For the time being, Andrew is still working full-time at Kingsley Mercantile, which is owned by his family, but plans to eventually move to working full-time at Harmony Gardens and Floral. His brother will then take over Andrew’s position at Kingsley Mercantile. Andrew usually spends some time at the greenhouse before going to work at See KINGSLEY Page 2
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the hardware store and is always there after work as well. For now, Lisa staffs Harmony Gardens and Floral from 9-5 during the week and from 9-12 on Saturdays. The Kingsleys are still working on building inventory and making some changes to the building, but will be offering gift items and seasonal decorations in their gift shop as well as Hallmark cards, balloons, bereavement items, chocolates, gift wrap, and more. The greenhouse side of the business will stock seed packets, starter plants, and other gardening items. “Our ultimate goal is to have year-round produce,” Andrew noted. The Kingsleys have a hobby farm with large gardens and greenhouses and plan to
grow more produce in town at the business as well. Seasonal produce isn’t hard to come by, but Andrew and Lisa want to do more than that. Thanks to their greenhouses, they will be able to grow out-of-season and extended season fruits and vegetables for their customers. They already have around 1,200 raspberry plants growing at their farm that will produce berries to sell next spring. Some local residents were concerned that the cemetery urn service that Paula offered wouldn’t be continued, but Andrew and Lisa plan to keep it going. Harmony has proved to be a great place for the Kingsleys to start their business. “The community has been very encouraging and supportive,” Andrew noted. “We look forward to serving them for a long time to come.”
already begun with information handed out at the school’s open house several weeks ago. There will be events in Canton and Mabel to keep everyone informed and involved in the decisions. Updated information on the referendum will be available on the school’s website, and advertising will be placed in the local newspapers. Doug Wyffels presented four bids to the school board for the senior class trip. After reviewing the bids, they decided to go with Hawkeye and Legacy, as they have done in past years. Hawkeye provides the bus and driver, Legacy provides the tour services. The cost per student will be $1,825 for a 10 day trip. “We started school off with a
bang,” Michelle Weidemann said about the many activities that have taken place since school started earlier in the month. She went on to the thank the new band teacher, Connor Jones, for his hard work. “He had a lot on his plate the first few weeks of school,” she said. Twenty-three teams were present for the Miller Invitational General Livestock Judging Contest hosted by the Miller family and the Mabel-Canton FFA. The food was supplied by Taher. “We were worried about the weather, but it all went well!” Backer said. The event has been taking place since 1967. The school received a $500 grant for the ag and shop classes. The next meeting will be held on October 18 at 7 p.m.
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By Hannah Wingert Mabel-Canton welcomed 20 new students to the district this year. “Enrollment is currently at about 260,” Superintendent Jennifer Backer stated. “We haven’t seen those numbers in a while. It’s normal for them to ebb and flow all the time, but they’ve been maintaining over the last few years.” The new students were introduced to the student body at the pep fest along with the seven new staff members. The board approved the hiring of Connor Jones as the new music teacher. A maternity leave was approved for 6th grade teacher Kati Bergey beginning around November 5. Interim Administrator and Dean of Students Michelle Weidemann was authorized to sign onto the student activity account, and Superintendent Jennifer Backer was authorized as the Title IX and Human Right Officer for the school. A school supply donation valued at approximately $200 from the Mabel and Newburg Methodist churches was accepted with thanks from the board. Susie Monroe was approved as a Q-Comp coordinator, Lori Schutte and Ruth Ann Saquitne as lead teachers, and Pam Rasmussen, Paul Tollefsrud, and Lana Hollar as committee members for the 2016-17 school year. The district business manager, Aimee Lake reported that the current budget is looking good, and final audit report numbers will be available in November or December. “We will continue to look at the budget every month,” Superintendent Backer noted. “In February or www.ksmq.org March, we will be looking at what cuts we need to make for the next year.” Board Member Bobbi Jo Torgerson suggested reaching out to local organizations such as the Booster Club and the Legion to get support for uniforms and other purchases needed at the school. Board Member Jane Hall asked if the gate money received at the football games should be split with the cheerleaders as well since the squad is now a line item on the budget. “We can definitely look into it,” Superintendent Backer assured her. However the gate money is intended to be used for the competitive sport at the event, a category which cheerleading does not fit into as the squad is there for entertainment and morale so she wasn’t sure how it would work. The board approved the maximum proposed levy on the recommendation of business manager Aimee Lake. She pointed out that it does not cover a specific amount, and things can always change. “We can always go down, but we can’t go up,” she pointed out. Backer noted that the process for distributing information about the referendum has
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Harmony’s Monster Bash promises a scary good time By Hannah Wingert When Jay Masters first started the Monster Bash at the Community Center gym in Harmony five years ago, he didn’t realize it would be such a big hit. Masters first approached the Fillmore Central high school band director with the idea of starting a haunted house as a fundraiser for band trips. In the five years that the haunted house has been open, it’s grown into a success and something that many people look forward to each year. Visitors to the Monster Bash come from the Twin Cities, Mankato, La Crosse, Winona, Mason City, Iowa; and even Indiana. “I anticipated that it would draw from the local area and was pleasantly surprised by how far people come from,” Masters remarked. “We’re getting quite a reputation.” Fillmore Central high school students are not required to work at the haunted house, but if they choose to, they earn one credit for each hour worked. Any time that their parents work counts towards their credits as well. “The profit is added up after the event and divided between the students depending on how many credits they earned,” Masters explained. Approximately 60 high school students who are eligible for the upcoming band trip help out with the Monster
Bash each year. “We have a different theme and floor plan each year to keep it fresh and keep people coming back again. We want to pique their interest,” Masters noted. The theme for 2016 is the Haunted Hotel. “Personally, I think this year will be the best so far, but I say that every year,” Masters laughed. “We’re really stepping it up this year and will do the same again next year. I already have some ideas and plans for next year.” The haunted house is a year-round project for Masters, and he usually has the floor plan done by February or March before the Monster Bash opens in October. The Monster Bash has been such a success that this year, the Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce is getting in on the action by organizing a full day of activities and events called Haunted Harmony on October 22. Last year’s Monster Bash raised a record $8,500, and with the trend it’s taken, Masters believes it will be even more this time around. “I’m hoping to do $10,000 this year,” he said. Each year, Masters raises about $3000 for start-up costs by asking local businesses and individuals to donate money or materials. For a $500 donation, the business’s name is put on the
back of the Monster Bash t-shirt. This year, a 5K Zombie Crawl is also being held to raise money for next year’s event. “We’re asking people to dress up for it,” Masters said. “I hope to see it continue to grow and by year seven or eight, I’d hope to be self-sufficient,”
commented Masters. A marketing committee was formed this year, and a used hearse from Indiana was purchased to use for parades. “I can hear people talking when I’m driving the hearse in the parade and they’ll be saying, ‘I didn’t know Harmony had a haunted house! We’ll have to go
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to that!’” he laughed. “Obviously using the hearse as a marketing strategy was a good idea.” A management team made up of volunteers determines the theme each year and also meets after the event to critique it. They decide what worked and what didn’t so things can run that much smoother the following year. See MONSTER Page 7
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C ommentary Devil’s advocate… beyond red and blue By Aaron Bishop Let there be a discussion on diversity as it pertains to politics. Currently, there’s a story told about a line where people may have perspectives from the red right, the blue left, or sometimes the purplish middle. The re c o g n i t i o n that there are more than Aaron Bishop these two main points of view — at the far ends of this line— is crucial if we as a society wish to progress together. The labels “liberal” or “conservative” mean different things to different people. Just because one thinks themselves liberal doesn’t mean they are against the 2nd Amendment in any way. Just because one thinks themselves conservative doesn’t
mean they are against universal background checks. Blanket statements about such groups are just that. When we make such statements, we are including our neighbors, friends, colleagues, family, and even ourselves, likely unjustly and inaccurately. Why is this done? What purpose is there to engender an “us vs. them” mentality? In politics, perhaps there are 51 reasons. Fifty-one is the percentage of majority which parties or candidates attempt to obtain. Being efficient in obtaining a simple majority in congress or being elected is the goal. Certain common methods are used to reach such goals. For instance, in war – or general conflict — a strategy to pit members against each other is likely. Demonizing or dehumanizing opposition leads to this idea of Red vs. Blue. Donkey vs. Elephant.
When done effectively, conflicts can be generated by only a few, albeit severe, disagreements. It takes far less energy and effort to mobilize supporters of your cause to action when there are divisive issues (or when issues are made to be divisive) in the forefront. Humans can often be passionate mammals. Passion can be magnified on divisive issues easily which can make it a useful tool that can be used to divide and conquer. This is a sound strategy which temporarily unifies some small parts with the ultimate goal (or inevitable consequence?) of rendering the larger whole in two. Single-issue topics are thrown about every election year from each party with the hopes that enough voters will focus on those few subjects (and ignore others). As a calculated process to gain a slight majority, this is very effec-
tive. The problem is most people are not properly represented by the limited dual party system. There may be more in common and agreement between a liberal and a conservative than two conservatives or two liberals depending on the topic in question. Neither party has an authority on truths (or lies), but both parties may present false dichotomies in order to split the idea “for” or “against” on issues. Yet, there can be “fors” with differing ideas as to how to go about moving forward and so vote against. There may be just as many “againsts” but for differing libertarian, environmental, academic, or religious reasons. A final point to address is that we live in small communities. We know other individuals may have this candidate’s sign or that one, but this doesn’t mean we know the reasons behind the support. This doesn’t mean we are against each other on all things red or all things blue.
This doesn’t mean we should assert what we don’t know about other individuals. Instead, let us inquire about what others mean. There are few one-size-fits-all answers. Our politics is far more than a two-dimensional line. There aren’t only-left answers or only-right answers. One could easily argue that there is no true line — of red on one end and blue on the other — but rather a multi-dimensional colorful form which flows and bends every which direction as it encompasses varying degrees and ideas. Let us have discourse on matters we are passionate about in proper environments. Let us not merely talk at one another about our interests, for we cannot have a truly productive conversation if we do. Rather, let us also listen to what a member of an alternative perspective has to say. We may disagree from beginning to end, but at least we’ll understand the individual better. When we work together we rise together. Cheers.
Job available as President of the United States. No experience necessary! By Yvonne Nyenhuis For the past months, our patience has been tried by Donald Trump, who has managed to dominate the media. He distinguishes himself by operating in a “fact free” zone and making up his personal version of “reality” as he goes along. Yvonne While this Nyenhuis may have a certain entertainment value, his continuous lies leave us feeling uneasy. We haven’t the vaguest idea what he stands for. He Editorial Cartoon
extends his arms to embrace his audience. “Trust me!” he exclaims. After all he’s built hotels and golf courses, and was the host and producer of a TV reality show; who could want anything more in a President? He is the ideal candidate. We are unable to check his credentials. He has never held public office, has no voting record or e-mail trail. He has never studied law and has not been in military service. As for Hillary Clinton, his adversary, we are continually warned she is not “trustworthy.” She has served our country for over thirty years, her every move scrutinized by the press and denigrated by her enemies. She has
doggedly pursued women’s rights and laws to protect children. She put her own professional life on hold to be the wife of an Arkansas governor. She filled the roll of First Lady of the land for eight years, and served two terms as a Senator from New York and four years as Secretary of State. Being Secretary of State requires personal sacrifice. Americans shouldn’t become so jaded that they can’t appreciate what the job demands. It means living out of a suitcase, sleeping in hotel rooms, being separated from friends and family, being isolated in foreign countries where language and the culture are unfamiliar and conducting business and diplomacy
at the highest level of government. Sarah Silverman, during a lighter moment at the Democratic convention, observed, “Hillary may be the only candidate for the Presidency in United States history to be over qualified!” Cruising the internet, I came across a list offered by Elizabeth Chan and Emmy Benctson – 112 reasons why Hillary Clinton should be our next President. It is helpful if you have any interest in what Hillary has accomplished and her goals for the future. About trust? Hillary has the support of Michael Morell, former CIA acting director. “I worked with her four years. I trust her word. I trust her judgment when it comes to national security. She is decisive and clear in her thinking.” Writer David Brock at one time worked for proponents on the “Right,” digging up information that could be used to destroy liberals. He was famous for a book he wrote lambasting Anita Hill. He was asked to write a book defaming Hillary. When he did the research, he came to the conclusion, “Hillary is a rare combination of passionate idealist
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and gutsy street-fighter, but she has done nothing that is illegal or immoral.” His philosophy has changed dramatically. He is now a Clinton supporter. There has been a concerted effort over the years to cast a shadow of suspicion over Hillary unsubstantiated by facts. She has been accused of being secretive. I think it is not surprising that she is guarded in how and when she releases information. Her enemies eagerly await any tidbits that can be used against her. The outcome of the coming election is unsure. We can only hope that the forces that unite us will outweigh those that divide us.
Government this week • Monday, September 26, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Monday, September 26, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, September 26, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Tuesday, September 27, Fillmore County Commissioners, Fillmore County Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Tuesday, September 27, Fillmore Central School Board, High School Media Center, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, October 3, Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Monday, October 3, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. Schedule subject to change.
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C ommentary One Moment, Please... Our youth, future leaders By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com Recently, I experienced something refreshing that I never never anticipated. Our daughter was challenged with the assignment of reading a local newspaper and pointing out specific references in the article. W h e n I saw my 11-year-old Jason Sethre daughter intensely reading the Fillmore County Journal, I had to ask her what she was reading. She has looked at the newspaper, but not “read” the newspaper. She
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told me she had to report on a variety of points relating to an article for her homework assignment. And, I hope that someday, when she is an adult she has every reason to read her local newspaper, whether it is the Fillmore County Journal, or some other local newspaper. Local newspapers are full of information relevant to the residents of any given geography. And, most residents don’t become newspaper readers until something becomes relevant to them. Maybe a decision from their city council impacts them in their neighborhood. Or, maybe they are concerned with a school bond referendum that will be up for a vote during the next election. That decision could increase
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their property taxes, but maybe it is worth every penny. And, at a county government level, maybe something is going to be constructed in their backyard. Until it affects someone, it doesn’t typically matter to them. Currently, our outstanding reporters cover 15 city council meetings, seven school board meetings, multiple county-wide meetings, every single month. And, we plan on covering more meetings in the future than what we currently cover. What we have come to realize is that the transparency of our government meeting coverage is appreciated by the heads-of-state along with our readers. We can never cover enough of the governmental decision-making process. And, this is why I was so impressed with my daughter. At the age of 11, she was already taking an active interest in her local newspaper. Hon-
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ect” presents an opportunity for juniors and seniors from our seven area school districts to express themselves. Our young students in this area have a lot to offer, and I encourage all of them become engaged citizens. After all, they will be the leaders of our country some day. Think about this. They will be business owners, mayors, city council members, school board members, senators, governors, and even possibly the President of the United States of America. Heck, they will be voters, at a minimum! And, this brings me to my next point. If there is a teacher, principal, or superintendent out there reading this commentary, I encourage you to contact the Fillmore County Journal. We will be more than happy to deliver newspapers to any school district in our circulation area to be used for the purposes of education. Most newspapers formally qualify this program under the title of Newspapers in Education. Anyway we look at how this program evolves, all it takes is one teacher and a classroom of students. If you would like to initiate a Newspapers in Education program in your school district, please contact our office at (507) 765-2151.
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The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. that most charge $15 and up for a ticket. We’re top quality and Continued from Page 3 the least expensive!” Masters “We get great support throughout can say this with certainty as the school district for the event. the haunted house receives many This is something that the district compliments to that effect each can be proud of,” Masters com- time it’s open. mented. The support doesn’t just This year’s Monster Bash will come from Harmony, but from open at 7 p.m. on October 20 with a “less scary” night and will Preston and Fountain as well. Dozens of local people and busi- remain open for that weekend and nesses donate money, materials, the next from Thursday through and/or their time to the Monster Sunday. It opens at 7 p.m. each Bash. “I wish there was a way to night and closes at 9 p.m. on thank each one individually,” Mas- Thursday and Sunday nights and ters expressed. Some of the vol- 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday unteers don’t even have children nights. On the day of the Hauntin school, but they do it because ed Harmony event, Monster Bash they want to help others. “We’re will open early at 5 p.m. always looking for more people to You can find more information on Monster Bash at fchsmonsterbe involved!” Masters said. Tickets for the Monster Bash bash.com or on their Facebook haunted house are $8 per person. page. To see how you can vol“That’s very cheap compared unteer or help with the event to other haunted houses in the in some way, call Jay Masters at area,” Masters said, pointing out (507) 886-2822.
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Houston School Board looking to the future By Eric Leitzen The Houston Public Schools Board of Education met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 20 at 6 p.m. In attendance were Board Members Stillin, Evenson, Krage, Bonner, Carlson and Wilson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board considered and passed several items of consent, including approval of the September 6, 2016 meeting minutes and payment of bills. One new contract for Mary Henry at the MNVA (Minnesota Virual Academy) Middle School was presented, along with four increased contracts for Rebekah Jorgensen, Sally Mensink, Beth Robelia and Kristen Rohloff, all for the MNVA High School. The board considered four hiring memos for Regina Bush for the MNVA Middle School, Kevin Condit for the MNVA Yearbook, Paul Grupe for Houston High School, and Ricky Smith for MNVA High School. Lastly, there was one resignation from Jessica Schwanbeck, a paraprofessional headed back to school. All were accepted. The board moved on to items of discussion. Angela Specketer gave a presentation on behalf of MNVA in regards to special education funding. The MNVA is currently not receiving the same type of special education funding as the brick-and-mortar building, due to previous employees of the state Deptartment of Education saying they “didn’t think it could be done” in a virtual academy setup. Specketer said the new funding would be welcome online, as some students “aren’t making headway fast enough.” However, unlike a physical classroom, online regulations may limit the methods by which special education students can receive help. The board agreed to have the online committee look into the matter, with Board Member Carlson asking Superintendent Abraham if she could find any “wiggle room” in previously unused funds to go towards a solution. The next item up for discussion was Principal Bartz’s elementary presentation. Bartz stated that the elementary is working on several initiatives for the 2016-2017 school year. The first is creating a PBIS, or Positive Behavior Intervention School, characterized by reinforcing “common behaviors that are positive” as opposed to focusing on negative behaviors. Bartz also spoke to improving the elementary reading scores, stating that the current Math program has already led to increased scores. Bartz stressed new reading programs, saying the goal was to spend more time teaching and less time testing. Finally, Bartz reported on an exploratory year for a STEM program: Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Math. Following Principal Bartz, Superintendent Abraham gave three presentations: Site Specific Staff Development Goals, Enrollment by Site, and Long Term Facility Maintenance. Abraham explained that the goals were developed using scores from 2011-2013. The gap between those scores and 100% of the students passing was then cut in half, and the school had planned to meet the 50% goal by 2017. In some cases, Abraham reported, the goal was met, but not in others due to a lack of incremental steps taken in the intervening years. The school district may be eligible for a new waiver under ESSA, the successor to No Child Left Behind, but the hearings will not be completed until Friday, September 23. Superintendent Abraham reported that enrollment in MNVA had increased by 16 students, and that the Facility Maintenance is developing a “punch list” to make sure all contracted work had been completed; Abraham did not want to sign off on facility maintenance until she was sure everything had been done correctly and was running as engineered. Lastly, new windows in the high school library have been cutting down on air fluctuation, leading to a projected decrease in energy costs. The board then voted to approve Policy 524, the Tech Equipment and Internet Acceptable Use & Safety Policy. The policy was approved unanimously by the board. The board then considered the certification of a proposed tax levy. Superintendent Abraham explained that the funding mechanism had recently changed: funding is now based
on the average daily membership of a school. Houston Public Schools is one of the few in the state that has a majority of students who have open-enrolled, Abraham said, and that could lead to some “sticker shock” if the board chose to levy the maximum amount. The consensus was to wait until a special meeting on September 27 in order to wait for newer adjusted numbers to come in from the state. A proposed levy must be submitted by September 30, and can be changed in the December meeting if the numbers are late getting in from the state. As the proposed levy was not decided, the board will not set a Truth in Taxation meeting until the September 27 special meeting. Superintendent Abraham made some closing announcements: MNVA’s audit concluded that the school was well above the national average, with a grade that Abraham said “exceeds expectations.” She thanked Board Member Bonner, Lisa Schultz and Angela Specketer with their help in preparing both the 2-year audit and 3-year review for MNVA. Houston’s all-school reunion is scheduled for October 1: there will be tours of both the elementary and high schools following a 10 a.m. grand reopening. The online committee is scheduled to meet October 4 and the facility committee on October 20. Board Member Bonner proposed four future agenda items: a student board member, onboarding for new board members, the date of the next high school board report (October 4), and a moving up of the date to place new members on the informal tech committee. The meeting adjourned when Krage made the motion and Evenson seconded.
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Preston sets preliminary budget and levy By Karen Reisner City Administrator Joe Hoffman summarized the proposed adjustments to the 2017 budget at the city council’s September 20 meeting. As discussed at the September 6 meeting, there is a $129,282 Twenty-14 Project surplus. Using just a portion of the surplus each year to reduce the amount levied for the bond payment for a period of years will help keep the payments level. The bond payment for 2017 derived from levy dollars
will therefore be reduced by about $41,000 through the use of the surplus and the reallocation of assessed bond proceeds. However, reducing the levy in this way will forfeit the chance of paying off the bond early. The storm water account is in deficit. One way to fix that deficit is to levy dollars for that account. A total of $22,028 is to be levied for the storm water account in 2017 to get that account back on track. An early draft projected a levy increase of 6.77%. With these
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received quotes for all three phases of the exterior improvements. Architect Terry Grubbs has recommended rejecting all quotes, as some contractors have said they missed some of the requirements spelled out in the specifications. Hoffman suggested that they also look into an off-the-shelf canopy because of the rather steep cost of the canopy quoted (only one quote). Hoffman was clearly frustrated, insisting our specifications were clear. The city also held an inspection meeting which was not attended by the contractors. Hoffman was concerned
about the integrity of the quoting process. Councilman Robert Maust maintained they should have a 5% bond requirement. Hoffman said he felt a bond requirement would raise the quotes. It was noted that funds for the city hall improvements will come out of reserves. The timetable was discussed. It is more likely the improvements will now be done in the spring. The council has made an effort to have the work done by late April, so the mural can be put up and displayed for See PRESTON Page 17
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Obituaries DuWayne Klankowski DuWayne Klankowski, 86, formerly of Caledonia, Minn., passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016, at Spring Valley Senior Living in Spring Valley, Minn. He was born April 19, 1930, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Emil and Hattie (Tessmer) Klankowski. DuWayne served in the United States Army and was a member of the Loveless-Eikens American Legion Post 191 of Caledonia for over 60 years. On June 28, 1953, he married Marion Schroeder at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Caledonia and together they farmed in rural Caledonia until 1991. He worked as a semi driver for the Wheat Harvest, driving from Texas to Canada. DuWayne also worked at SnoPac in Caledonia and Northern Engraving in Spring Grove. He enjoyed hunting and had a love of John Deere. Survivors include two daughters, Deb (Larry) Topness of Lanesboro, Minn., and Nancy Ryan (Michael Muffley) of Mer-
rillan, Wis.; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, seven stepgreat-grandchildren, one sister, Norma Kuecker of Caledonia; two brothers, Donald Klankowski of Spring Grove and Paul (Elaine) Klankowski of Zumbrota. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, sister Delores Billmeyer; sister-in-law Audrey Klankowski; and a brother-inlaw, William Kuecker. Funeral services were held 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Caledonia. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery, with military honors provided by the United States Army Funeral Honor Guard and the American Legion Post 191 of Caledonia. A visitation took place 5-7 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Wednesday, both at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Loveless-Eikens American Legion Post 191 of Caledonia. Jandt-Fredrickson Funeral Homes and Crematory, Caledonia Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Online con-
Fillmore County Church Directory Christ Lutheran Church...……………..……..........Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 Elstad Lutheran Church...………………….....….Sundays - 10 :30am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..………………….......Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.…..... Sat. - 5 :30pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 St. Columban Church.…..…………………...……..Sundays - 10 : 00am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 St. Mary’s Catholic Church...…..................................Sundays - 8 : 00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148
Wykoff United Methodist Church.…….……….…Sundays- 10 :30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 202-2275
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dolences may be sent at www. with Pastor Mark Docken offijandtfredrickson.com. ciating. A time of visitation and sharing took place 5-7 p.m. Helen Marie Mercer Tuesday evening at Riley Funeral Helen Marie Mercer, 81, of Home in Chatfield and one hour Chatfield, passed away peaceful- prior to service on Wednesday at ly on Friday, the church. A committal service S e pt e m b e r followed at the Orion Center 16, 2016 at Cemetery following the funeral the Chosen service. Valley Care Riley Funeral Home in Center. Chatfield assisted the family with H e l e n arrangements. To share a condowas born lence with the family, please visit S e pt e m b e r Helen Marie rileyfuneralhomes.com. 1, 1935 in Mercer Chatf ield Jennifer Lee to George and Laura (Mohl- Jennifer Yvonne Lee, 41, of ke) Allen. She grew up in the Lanesboro, and formerly of CrosChatfield community, graduat- by, died peacefully at her home ing from Chatfield High School surrounded in 1953. by her fami On June 15, 1957 she married ly on Sunday, Walter “Wally” Mercer Jr. at the S e p t e m b e r Sumner Center Church. Helen 18, 2016. began her career as a telephone J e n n i f e r operator in Chatfield. She then was born worked for Mayo Clinic as a reg- S e p t e m b e r istrar for over 25 years. Later she 17, 1975 in worked at the Brass Band Lend- Crosby to Jennifer Lee ing Library. Michael and LeOra (Zenke) Helen enjoyed attending brass Lind. She graduated from Crosband concerts and working in by-Ironton High School. She met her yard. She enjoyed retirement the love of her life, Mitch Lee, spending time with her children at a country music festival that and grandchildren. neither were supposed to be at. Helen is lovingly remembered It was love at first sight, and less by her daughter, Deanna Capelle than a month passed between of Spring Valley; son, Keith their chance encounter and Jen(Shelly) of Danube, Minn.; nifer selling her house and movgrandchildren Kelsey, Brittney, ing to Seymour, Iowa, where and Marick; step-grandchildren Mitch was a high school English Olivia, Victoria, and Miles. A teacher, to start a life together. brother, Wesley (Anna Mae) Jennifer found a job as a home Allen of Chatfield; and a sis- health aide for Wayne County, ter, Lois (Ed) Cramer of Denver, and she absolutely loved it. She Colo., also survive. eventually went back to school, She is preceded in death by her attending Indian Hills Comhusband, Wally in 2011; parents, munity College and earning her and brother Norman. LPN, and took a job as a nurse. A funeral service was held at 1 Mitch and Jen loved their life in p.m., Wednesday, September 21 Seymour, but both felt the pull to at Chatfield Lutheran Church, return closer to home. Six years
ago, they moved to the family farm of Mitch’s childhood south of Peterson, Minn., to watch over Mitch’s aging parents. They built a house, got married and had their son, Brogan. Mitch got a teaching job at Chatfield High School, and Jennifer worked as a nurse in Rushford and then Winona until she was diagnosed in January of 2014 with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Although a city girl by birth, Jennifer truly loved the country life and all of the animals on the farm. She made many new friends, but always maintained strong ties with those from her younger years. If you became her friend, you were her friend for life. Her doctors and nurses became a second family that loved her just as fervently as everyone her life touched. She often spoke fondly about “her girls” on the 6th floor. Jennifer always put everyone else first, and never wanted anyone to make a fuss over her. Her son, Brogan was the beacon that kept the darkness of her pain and suffering from swallowing her. She loved him fiercely and unconditionally and fought through unbelievable odds to stay by his side as long as she could. She will be forever loved and missed by so many. She is survived by her husband, Mitch; her son, Brogan; her parents, Michael (Rene) Lind and LeOra (Larry) Erickson; two sisters, Amy (Joe) Eberly and Jack Kalvser; parents-in-law Barbara and David Lee; brothers-inlaw Mark (Courtney) Lee and Michael (Melissa) Lee; sister-inlaw Monica Lee-Ball; nieces and nephews Trinity, Madalyn and Kody Eberly, Gibson Kalvser, Marley Gable-Kalvser, Hunter and Hudson Lee, Kasey and See OBITUARIES Page 10
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Kassidy Ball, Brittany Galen and Alexandra, Zachariah and Isabella Lee; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends. In accordance with Jennifer’s wishes, there will not be a funeral. She did not want all that “doodah.” Instead, a celebration of her life will be held 4-7 p.m., Saturday, October 8, 2016 at C-I (Crosby-Ironton) Pub, 240 Curtis Ave, Ironton, Minn. 56455. Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service - Rushford is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share a memory of Jennifer and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com. Kathleen “ Kitty” Lee Kathleen “ Kitty” Lee, 81 of Rushford, died Sept 12, 2016 at Sauer Nursing Home in Winona, Minn., surrounded by family and friends. Kitty was born on January 19, 1935 in Spring Valley, Minn., to Clarence and Marie Nordby. She was a graduate of Spring Valley High School and Hastings Cosmetology School. Kitty married Wayne Lee of Peterson on November 10, 1956 in Spring Valley, Minn. Kitty was a beautician for 35 years in the Peterson/Rushford area, then later worked for RushProducts/ TRW Industries until her retirement. Kitty’s hobbies include rosemaling, crossword puzzles, and handing out her Irish wit and humor to people she thought deserved it. Kitty is survived by three children: Scott (Debra) Lee, Brenda (Adam) Warrenburg, and Patrick Lee (Kay Johnson). She is also survived by nine grandchildren: Susan Schnebly, Nicole Schnebly, Matt Schnebly, Dillion Burt, Jared Burt, Heather Burt, Jennifer Warrenburg, Ruth Lee and Christine Lee; and many greatgrandchildren. She is survived by two brothers, Joseph (Wanda) Nordby of Rochester, Minn., and Jerome (Jane) Nordby of Ocala, Fla.; and also Patricia Friedrich of Red Wing, Minn. She is proceeded in death by her parents, husband, and a great-grandchild. There was an old fashion Irish wake celebrating Kitty’s life at the Peterson Legion Club on Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. and everyone who knew her was welcome to attend. Anyone unable to attend can send cards addressed to the Lee Family at 208 North Money Creek St., Rushford, Minn. 55971. Orville Tangen Orville Edne Tangen, 99, of Chatfield, died Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Mary’s Campus. Orville was born October 9, Orville Tangen 1916 on a farm in Chatfield Township to Theodore and Alma (Asleson) Tangen. He enlisted in the Army in 1941 Fifth Armored Division sta-
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tioned in New York and later shipped overseas to Europe (March 1943.) First he was a cook for over 800 in his battalion. He later drove a tank across Europe until coming home in October of 1945. He served in the Battle of the Bulge. On April 17, 1943 Orville married Helen Strom in McMinnville, Tenn. After the war, the couple farmed in rural Fountain milking and raising Holsteins. After back surgery in 1967 and again in July 1969 he had to give up farming. He then became a field tester for the Preston Creamery for 10 years. They then moved to Chatfield. They enjoyed dancing, playing cards, and going out to dinner with friends. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign wars and the American Legion for over 70 years and a member of the Color Guard. He enjoyed marching in many parades. Orville was a lifetime and the oldest member of Root Prairie Lutheran Church, where he served on the Parish Council and took care of the church and cemetery for many years. Orville is lovingly remembered by four children: Robert (Sue Sandberg) Tangen of Plainview, Dianne (Del) Jones of Aitkin, Sharon (John) Dowd of Duluth, and Marlene (Dennis) Blocker of Waukon, Iowa; eight grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great-granddaughters. Sisters-in-law Thelma Tangen of Rochester and Lucille Tangen of Chatfield, along with many nieces and nephews also survive. Orville is preceded in death by his wife, Helen; parents, and three brothers. A funeral service took place at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Root Prairie Lutheran Church, with Rev. Grace Gravelle officiating. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday September 21, at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield, and one hour before the funeral service at the church. A committal service with full military honors followed the service at Root Prairie Lutheran Cemetery. “You’ve earned a place in heaven, Dad. After all you been through I wish I could have helped you, but there was nothing I could do. Peacefully sleeping now, out of pain. I would not wake you up to suffer again.” In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Root Prairie Lutheran Church or the Chosen Valley Care Center. Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements, (507) 867-4310. To share a memory of Orville with the family please visit www.rileyfuneralhomes.com. Roger J. Ristau Roger J. Ristau, age 80, of Preston, Minn., died at Green Lea Manor in Mabel,Minn., on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. Roger was born on April 10, 1936, in rural Preston, Minn., to Henry F. and Agnes (Drum-
mond) Ristau. He attended country schools in the Forestville and Ca rimona area and c ompleted the eighth grade. Roger then went on to work at Jerry’s Body Shop in Preston. Roger J. Ristau He then worked at the Preston Creamery and started his own farming operation. On December 30, 1955, Roger married Ella Friemann at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Preston, Minn. They had three children: Cheryl, Gary and Lynn. They purchased and moved to their first farm in October 1962. Roger enjoyed working the land, milking the cows, custom sawing lumber for people and raising livestock and registered Percheron horses. This was done with his family for more than SO years. Whenever possible, Roger enjoyed visiting with neighbors and friends and watching his children and grandchildren work with him on the farm. Roger is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ella of Preston; daughter Cheryl (Denny) Ristau-Severson of Fountain, Minn.; and sons Gary (Pam) Ristau and Lynn (Kim) Ristau both of Preston; grandchildren: Krystal (Andy) Larson; Casey, Mitch and Cody Ristau; and Luke, Dilynn, Kelly and Joey Ristau; and greatgrandson Oliver Larson. Visitation for Roger was held Friday, September 9, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. at the Hindt-Hudek (formerly Thauwald) Funeral Home in Preston and one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral service took place 1 p.m. Saturday, September 10, at Christ Lutheran Church, with Pastor Dan Bredberg officiating. Roger was laid to rest in the Carimona Cemetery rural Preston.
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Representative Greg Davids, center, recently was awarded the State Guardian of Emergency Medical Services Award, presented by the Minnesota Ambulance Association. Photo submitted Minnesota State Representative vices. Greg Davids recently received Representative Davids was honthe distinguished State Guardian ored on Wednesday, July 27 at the of Emergency Medical Services Southeast MN Ambulance ManAward. The Minnesota Ambu- agers meeting at the Gold Cross lance Association presents this Ambulance Base in Rochester. award for individuals who exem- Minnesota Ambulance Associaplify a commitment to advanc- tion Legislative Consultant Buck ing Emergency Medical Services McAlpin said, “Representative (EMS) in Minnesota. Represen- Davids has been a ‘go to’ legislatative Davids has been a strong tor for rural EMS issues.” As the advocate in his tenure at the leg- Tax Chair, Representative Davids islature for funding of EMS pro- goes out of his way to be sure grams and working on tax issue that EMS issues are vetted and for Minnesota’s Ambulance Ser- addressed at the State Legislature.
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The New York Times states that cheerleading is the fastest growing girls sport. The Fillmore Central Falcon cheerleader team is growing and anxious to show their commitment this year. They have been working hard on stunts, dances, and tumbling. Cheerleading includes lots of physical activity. They perform lifts and tosses - this is where the “fliers” are thrown in the air, held by “bases” in different positions that require strength and cooperation with other teammates. This requires the athlete to show strength, stamina and balance. In the top photo, left to right, are Tatum Whalen, Hailey Lange, Ashley Haugerud, Mercedes LaBonne, Ashley Himli, Skyelar Veiseth, Rylie Gatzke, Stephanie McElmury, and Helen Detlefsen Delano. In the bottom photo are, bottom: Alexus Lawrence, and left to right: Brandi Scheltty, Keneddy Manhart, Annika Lange, Chloe LaBonne, and Grace Himli. Photos submitted
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Fillmore County Sports Paulson Keeps #6 R-P Perfect
athlete of the week
By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com Lately, if there is an R-P player scoring a trio of TD’s, his initials are N.C. But The Trende in a rollerReport coaster contest with W-K (1-1), Trojan J.P. was all over keeping 6thranked R-P unblemPaul Trende i shed. Junior TE/ LB Jake Paulson intercepted W-K’s first play. The Trojans first offensive play saw sophomore QB Landon Skalet find Paulson for a 15-yard TD reception. With 2-point run, it was 8-0. R-P’s next series ended with the Skalet-Paulson connection golden from 46 yards out (14-0). W-K then fumbled (Paulson recovery). Noah Carlson (39-yard run) set himself up (5-yard TD run) to make it 20-0 after a one. But the Falcons are improved. They gave Goodhue a run (27-13) in week two. They owned the second quarter. A 13-play drive was capped by a Cooper Holtorf to Jackson Gosse 15-yard TD pass (20-6). An R-P fumble allowed for a 13-yard drive, a Trevor Timm 9-yard TD run, a 20-14 score. Late in the quarter, Holtorf went 95-yards to pay-dirt. W-K led 21-20 at the half. R-P rallied with their first drive in the third. Skalet to Paulson (41 yards) set up Skalet to Paulson TD #3 (7 yards). R-P went ahead 26-21. In the fourth, a pair of W-K drives were turned away per interceptions (Lukas
Rasmussen/Paulson). Paulson, deep in Falcon territory, set up a game-clinching Carlson 3-yard TD run. The Trojans prevailed 32-21. Paulson (6-131, 3 TDs receiving; two INTs, FR) was everywhere, Skalet’s (10-18, 189 yards, 3 TDs, INT passing) main man. Carlson (25-174, 2 TDs rushing, 39-yard reception) went over 170 for a third straight week. Dawson Dahl (13-62 rushing) helped. The three interceptions gives R-P eight over the past two weeks. Holtorf (22-184, TD rushing, 6-10, 81 yards, TD, 2 INTs passing) led the Falcon attack. The Trojans (2-0, 3-0) are tied with L-A (2-0, 3-0) atop the MSE-East.
turned the ball over on downs. Goodhue got the FC 28 in the third. A sack ended the threat. They got to the FC 34 in the fourth, but another turnover on downs. Very late, the second of two Wildcat hail-Mary passes was intercepted by Sam Rustad. FC knocked off #3 in Class A Goodhue 10-7. The good battle had first downs (FC 14, G 14) and yardage (FC 117 rush, 145 pass, 262 total; G 59 rush, 194 pass, 253 total) near identical. Riley Means (6-15, 145 yards passing, 11-32 rushing) and Rustad (4-108 receiving) were FC’s best offense. Josh Peters (17-57) led the ground game. FC had four sacks (Luke Ristau two) to Goodhue’s two. They won the turnover battle 2-to-1 (the botched punt huge). They
lost that battle to R-P in week two 5 to 3. The win moves FC to 1-1, 2-1 overall.
Faster LFC Girls Win at D-E
Section 1A girls cross country foes beware. Defending champion, 4th-ranked Lanesboro/Fillmore Central, is better than last season. At the D-E Invite, they did something they didn’t do last year. Repeating as champions was same as same. They did so putting six girls in the top ten (with a seventh in the top 20). LFC downed nearest competitor Rochester Area Home School 22 to 63. Already-known senior Kiera Olson led the way, taking second (19:31) overall to RAHS’s Kara Lindberg (19:05.7). Finishing third, putting her name
in the LFC hat, was 8th grader Kaylee Arndt (19:48.7). Arndt ran with the team a season ago, but never finished so high. Leah Ruen (4th, 19:53.4), Bailey Ruen (6th, 20:00.4), Emily Snyder (7th, 20:01.4), Maddie Smith (10th, 20:19.0), and Ashley Miner (19th, 21:08.3) weren’t far behind. With four sub-20-minute times over the 5000-meters, LFC did something they didn’t at state, sections, or at last year’s D-E Invite. An incomplete LARP girls team was headed by sophomore Emily Didier (20th). The LARP boys, led by senior Dylan Linder (8th), took 4th. LFC’s boys finished 8th (of 8) with Casey Olson the top runner (22nd). See SPORTS Page 12
FG Propels FC Past #3 G-Hue
Last year, FC football moved to 3-0 by beating Goodhue 12-9 because of a fourth quarter Justin Ristau 29-yard field goal. In a re-match of that game, and last year’s Section 1A championship, ‘Gus’’ leg again proved pivotal. Goodhue nearly scored on its first drive. They dropped a TD pass on fourth and goal. FC took advantage of a high Wildcat punt snap to get points. Recovered by Charlie Jones and taken to the Goodhue three, it set up a Nate Haugerud 1-yard TD run (7-0). Three plays later, Jack Gadient hit Ryan Schoenfelder for a 24-yard TD pass to make it 7-7. In the second, after having 2nd and goal at the one, FC had to call upon 6’1” 245 OL/K Justin ‘Gus’ Ristau. His 23-yard field goal made it 10-7. It was the final points of the contest. FC got to first and goal at the one very early in the third, only to drop their own (rocketed) TD pass. They
Mabel-Canton’s Weston Whalen gets ready to give a Lyle/Pacelli player the business. The Cougar senior went over 100 yards rushing amidst a 57-0 Cougar first half. For homecoming, M-C moved to 2-1 by trouncing the Athletics 57-22. Photo by Paul Trende
Jake Paulson RP Football
Jake Paulson’s hands were sticky in a win over W-K. The R-P junior TE/ LB caught three TD’s and over 100 yards in passes, two interceptions, and recovered a fumble in helping the Trojans to a 32-21 win. See “Paulson Keeps #6 R-P Perfect”. Photo by Paul Trende
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Mabel-Canton’s Talon Peterson out-battles a pair of Lyle/Pacelli players to snare a 16-yard TD reception. The Cougars led the Athletics 57-0 at intermission. They moved to 2-1 on the year with a 57-22 win. Photo by Paul Trende
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Houston football got three rushing TD’s from senior QB Harry Chiglo to blast L-O 48-6. The Hurricanes (3-0) are tied atop the South-East with #1 GM (3-0) and #2 SG (3-0). Bailey Barnes went 25-25 serving with 3 aces and 25 assists as FC volleyball swept Southland. Kenzie Broadwater went 27-29 serving with 7 aces, 6 kills, and 14 digs in a sweep of L-A. Cassidy Ruud had 22 digs and 7 aces as Lanesboro beat Hope Lutheran. Ruud had teamhighs 14 kills and 33 digs as the Burros overcame a 2-1 deficit to beat GM. Lanesboro is 5-1, 5-2. M-C beat L-O to improve to 6-0, 13-0. Kingsland won the consolation portion of the W-K Tourney. The Knights are 1-2, 4-4. They had three wins total each of the past two years. Six different Cougars had first half rushing TD’s and five intercepted passes as M-C football hammered L/P 57-22. The Cougars are 2-1. Jake Mandt wrestled out 208 yards and 2 TDs on 30 carries in a Chatfield loss to St. Charles. The Gophers are 1-1, 1-2.
Football (9/16 & 9/17)
L-O 6, Houston 48 (H: H. Chiglo 7-95, 3 TDs rushing, 52 yards passing; Joey Fishel 9-58, TD rushing; James Hongerholt
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1-yard TD run, 47-yard TD pass from Jaytin Millen; Wesley Johnson 12-yard TD run. ‘Cane defense grabbed three INT’s and four fumbles) Chatfield 12, SC 20 (C: J. Mandt 30-208, 2 TDs rushing; Parker Fossum 5-41 rushing, 3-42 receiving. Trailing, Gophers made Saint territory twice in fourth, but got no deeper than the 38) Hayfield 34, Kingsland 0 (K: Neal Mulhern 29-109 rushing – first 100 yard rusher in four years. Knights are 0-2, 0-3) #10 Lanesboro 8, #2 SG 49 (L: Collin Scott 20-72 rushing; Andrew Luck 3-56, TD rushing. Burros are 1-2) L/P 22, M-C 57 (MC: Weston Whalen 7-134, TD rushing; Ryan Kuhn 11-104, TD rushing; Talon Peterson 2-42, TD rushing, 16-yard TD reception; Brenden Kerns 6-51, TD rushing, 7-yard INT return TD; Drew Wyffels 2-4, 34 yards, TD passing, 12-yard TD run; Dawson Wilder 1-yard TD run)
Volleyball (9/13-9/17)
Lanesboro 3, HL 0 > 25-15, 25-17, 25-19 (L: C. Ruud 22 digs, 20-22 serving, 7 aces; Joelie Schreiber 9 kills, 2; Lexi Melander 19 assists; Haley Polin 6 kills; Caroline Mayer 9 digs) Southland 0, FC 3 > 25-15, 25-15, 25-14 (FC: K. Broadwater 13 kills, 2 aces; Kelsey Berg 11 kills; Cailey Rindels 8 kills; B. Barnes 25 assists, 25-25 serving, 3 aces; Tayah Barnes 15
digs) PEM 3, R-P 1 > 13-25, 25-19, 21-25, 20-25 (RP: Ashley Agrimson 14 kills, 12 digs, 2 aces; Savannah Skalet 3 kills, 28 assists, 16 digs; Mikayla Crawford 13 digs, 3 aces; Olivia Hoff 12 digs) Chatfield 0, D-E 3 > 18-25, 11-25, 13-25 (C: Mariah Bell 6 kills, 14 digs; Kyra Dokken 6 kills; Grace Friederichs 8 assists, 11 digs; Lexi Schott 10 assists) GM 2, Lanesboro 3 > 25-14, 16-25, 21-25, 25-17, 15-11 (L: C. Ruud 14 kills, 33 digs; J. Schreiber 13 kills, 5 blocks, 3 aces; L. Melander 35 assists, 14 digs; C. Mayer 18 digs; Lexie Johnson 12 digs, 5 aces; H. Polin 7 kills, 9 digs, 4 blocks, 3 aces) SG 3, Houston 0 > 13-25, 16-25, 19-25 (H: Amber Chapel 3 kills, 13-13 serving) L-O 0, #3 in A M-C 3 > 25-9, 25-12, 25-10 (MC: Savannah Slafter 12 kills, 9 digs; Maddy Michels 9 kills; Courtney Graves 6 kills, 8 assists; Payton Danielson 4 aces, 9 digs; Kenidi McCabe 19 assists) FC 3, L-A 0 > 25-13, 25-21, 25-14 (FC: K. Broadwater 6 kills, 27-29 serving, 7 aces, 14 digs; Kendyl Bennett 9 kills; K. Berg 8 kills; T. Barnes 23 digs; B. Barnes 17 assists) R-P 3, Southland 0 > 25-16, 26-24, 25-10 (RP: A. Agrimson 12 kills, 14 digs; Nicole Blagsvedt 6 kills; S. Skalet 34 assists, 14 digs; M. Crawford 13 digs; Kensay Clobes 15-15 serv-
Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips! ing, 12 digs) G-E 1, Houston 3 > 25-21, 25-6, 16-25, 25-14 (H: Ariel Scanlan 11 assists, 19-20 serving, 6 aces) SC 3, Kingsland 0 > 16-25, 18-25, 12-25 (K: Lauren Buchholtz 9 kills; Kailey Link 14 assists, 11 digs; Kellyn Webster 15 digs) #8 in A Caledonia 0, Chatfield 0 > 10-25, 19-25, 6-25 (C: K. Dokken 6 kills; L. Schott 8 assists; M. Bell 5 kills, 10 digs; G. Friederichs 11 digs) W-K Tourney (FC went 2-1 in pool play, beating Lake City (25-17, 22-25) and Durand (25-12, 25-17), losing to #3 in AA K-W (23-25, 15-25). R-P went 1-2, beating L-A (25-13, 25-13), losing to Norwood-Young America (23-25, 16-25) and #8 Caledonia (1125, 15-25). Kingsland went 1-2, beating Goodhue (17-25, 25-16), losing to W-K (16-25, 14-25) and D-E (16-25, 27-25). FC lost to N-YA (8-25, 22-25) and R-P lost to K-W (8-25,
11-25) in the championship bracket. Kingsland beat L-A (25-20, 21-25, 15-12) and D-E (25-20, 25-23) for the consolation title. FC tourney leaders: K. Broadwater (23 kills, 36 digs), T. Barnes (44 digs), B. Barnes (46 assists, 6 aces). Falcons are 4-1, 8-6. R-P leaders: A. Agrimson (19 kills), S. Skalet (44 assists, 25 digs, 7 aces), M. Crawford (34 digs, 6 aces). Trojans are 1-2, 9-7. Knight leaders: L. Buchholtz (55 kills, 7 blocks), K. Link (51 assists), K. Webster (34-34 serving, 65 digs), Taylor Zimmerman (38 digs, 6 aces)) Farmington Invite (Chatfield lost to Farmington (15-25, 9-15), Faribault (6-25, 13-25), Red Wing (19-25, 18-25), and Jordan (17-25, 18-15). Gophers are 0-4, 0-10)
Cross Country (9/15)
Mayo Invite (Chatfield’s squads finished low in a 26-school A and AA event. Isabelle Berg finished 44th (of 161))
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF PRESTON DAIRY & FARM ASSN. The secretary of Preston Dairy & Farm Assn gives notice that the annual meeting of the association will be held the 29th day of September, 2016. Dinner is at 7:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 8:30 p.m. at the Preston Servicemen’s Club in Preston, MN for the purpose of electing two (2) directors and any other business that may properly come before the meeting. Lynn Staupe, Secretary
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runners Up: Branding iron, Burdey’s cafe, the cracked egg, rack’s Bar & Grill, Lanesboro sales commission, inc., estelle’s eatery & Bar, shawnee’s Bar & Grill, Gil B’s Pizza & sandwich shoppe, old Barn resort, susie’s roadhouse, canton Pub, simpson’s a & W Drive-in, Jac’s Bar & Grill, Village square of Harmony
Fitness center coffee street Fitness Lanesboro, Mn
runners Up: Fit express (Preston), Fit express (Harmony), Workout 24/7, Jackie’s Health & Fitness center, Main street Fitness
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the sweet stop & sandwich shoppe Preston, Mn
runner Up: Lanesboro Pastry shoppe, another time ice cream Parlor & chocolates, LLc; Pedal Pushers cafe, cabin company, the cracked egg, Burdey’s cafe, elaine’s cafe, Barista’s coffee House, comforts of the Past, Blossom Hill orchard farm, Jessie street Java, community Grounds Market, Lanesboro Local
Coffee Street Fitness & Dance
Lanesboro, Mn
runners Up: tJ’s Liquor store, Mabel Liquor, Preston Liquor, root river saloon
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Preston equipment co. Preston, Mn
runners Up: Hammell equipment, Marzolf implement, seMa equipment
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Would like to thank our members for voting us the area’s best fitness center for our 2nd year 2016. We are a full-service fitness center and dance studio that offers everything a person needs to maintain their health & fitness goals!
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runners Up: ravensFire, country at Heart, Karaoke Joe, Brad Boice, St. mane theatre, chatfield Band Stand, Spring Valley music in the Park, niagara cave, Hubba, High court Pub, DJ Dewey
LocaL attraction Spring Valley methodist church museum Spring Valley, mn
runners Up: niagara cave, root river State Bike trail, niagara cave mini Golf, commonweal theatre company, Sylvan Park, root river outfitters, international owl center, root river, mystery cave, root river outfitters, Lanesboro Dam
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Gil B’s Pizza & Sandwich Shoppe Lanesboro, mn
runner Up: Brave community theatre of Spring Valley, Lanesboro arts center - St. main theatre, Lanesboro community theater, Potter auditorium
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another time ice cream Parlor & chocolates, LLc Lanesboro, mn
runners Up: Sugar Plum House, Village Square of Harmony, Village Square of Fountain, Pedal Pushers cafe, creamery Pizza & ice cream, Simpson’s a&W Drive-in, Spring Valley Dairy Queen, Gil B’s Pizza & Sandwich Shoppe, old tyme cafe, Sub-Zero (Houston), comforts of the Past
runners Up: Pedal Pushers cafe, the cracked Egg, the Pizza Place, Branding iron, Burdey’s cafe, Simpson’s a&W Drive-in, old Barn resort, rack’s Bar & Grill, Shawnee’s Bar & Grill, riverside on the root, Village Square of Harmony, Jac’s Bar & Grill, Dairy Queen
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chateau de chic Spring Valley, mn
runners Up: Dacia’s on main, Sally’s Hair to Dye For, Salon 52, Branching out Hair Salon, Family Hair center, Lisa’s Klip n Kurl, Scenic Design Hairstyling for men & Women, mel’s Shear magic, town Klippers, Shear class
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riverside on the root
runners Up: Branding iron, Pedal Pushers cafe, the Pizza Place, Gil B’s Pizza & Sandwich Shoppe, rack’s Bar & Grill, old Barn resort, old Village Hall restaurant, Lanesboro Pastry Shoppe, Stumpy’s Bar & Grill, Village Square of Harmony, Elaine’s cafe, Harmony House, Village Square of Fountain, Big Bob’s, the club, Wolf’s Den, Simpson’s a&W Drive-in, Susie’s roadhouse, Los Gables, Shawnee’s Bar & Grill
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runners Up: chatfield city Park, Spring Valley South Park, Forestville State Park, Selvig Park, trailhead Park (Houston)
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runners Up: old Village Hall restaurant, Simpson’s a&W Drive-in, rack’s Bar & Grill, the Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe, Estelle’s Eatery & Bar
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Thank you for voting Lanesboro’s Sylvan Park as the BEST Park! Sylvan Park is 11.5 acres, including 2 spring-fed ponds that are stocked with trout. Picnic shelters, grills, basketball courts, tennis courts, playground, campgrounds and gazebo.
Make sure you congratulate these area businesses and organizations the next time you visit!
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Preston, Mn
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e2 Boutique
Runners Up: amish Connection, Village Depot, Dollar Store, emil Farquart’s, Mabel Floral, amish experience, Windy Mesa, lanesboro arts, Sparrow’s Closet, Chateau de Chic, international owl Center, Spring Valley True Value
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Riverside on the Root
Runners Up: Village Square of Fountain, Burdey’s Cafe, Mrs. B’s Historic lanesboro inn, Village Square of Harmony, Pedal Pushers Cafe, Some like it Hot Cakes & Catering
Runners Up: Branding iron, Wolf’s Den, Susie’s Roadhouse, Smokey River BBQ, old Barn Resort, ody’s Country Meats & Catering
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Runners Up: intermission, Branding iron, old Village Hall Restaurant, Wolf’s Den, Susie’s Roadhouse, Canton Pub, Spring Valley VFW Steak Fry, ody’s Country Meats & Catering
Chatfield, Mn
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gil B’s Pizza & Sandwich Shoppe Preston, Mn
Runners Up: Village Square of Harmony, Riverside on the Root, The Pizza Place, Village Square of Fountain, Blossom Hill orchard farm, Stumpy’s Bar, Casey’s general Store, Creamery Pizza & ice Cream, Kwik Trip
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lanesboro, Mn
Jac’s Bar & grill
Runners Up: High Court Pub, Root River Saloon, on The Crunchy Side, Rack’s Bar & grill, Branding iron, Riverside Martini lounge, lanesboro american legion, Johnny Ringo’s, Stumpy’s Bar, old Barn Resort, The Club
Tanning Salon
Scenic Design Hairstyling for Men and Women lanesboro, Mn
Runners Up: Branding iron, intermission, old Village Hall Restaurant, Rack’s Bar & grill, estelle’s eatery & Bar, Smokey River BBQ, Pedal Pushers Cafe, Jac’s Bar & grill
Runners Up: Dacia’s on Main, Chateau de Chic, Visions Salon, Shear Class
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Riverside on the Root lanesboro, Mn
Buffalo Bill Days lanesboro, Mn
Runners Up: Harmony July 4th, Hoot on the Root, ag Days, Fillmore County Fair, Trout Days, art in the Park, Western Days, international owl Festival, Rhubarb Festival, Rushford Days
VeTeRinaRy CliniC
Harmony Veterinary Clinic Harmony, Mn
Runners Up: Spring Valley Vet, Root River Vet, Rushford Valley Vet Clinic, Chosen Valley Vet Clinic
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Kingsland sets tax levy By Rich Wicks The Kingsland School Board met September 19 in regular session. All members were present: Doug Plaehn, Deb Larson, Kristin Beck, Troy Asher, Gwen Howard and Ann Oeltjen, along with Superintendent John McDonald. The board unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including resignations/hires/lane changes of several employees. The board then heard public thanks given by Superintendent McDonald. He acknowledged Nathan O’Connell, Logan O’Connell, William Dean, Wesley Dean, Charlie Emig, Katie Emig, Gladys Emig, and Chuch Emig for helping Maranda and Luke with tech setup. He also thanked Polly Lentz (library volunteer), Valley Christian Center (donuts, milk and juice during staff inservices), Spring Valley American Legion Post 68 for donating 80 Constitution books, and VFW Post 4114 ($250 donation to the Kingsland Youth Trap Team). Troy Asher gave an update on the Finance/Facilities/Personnel committee, and Deb Larson gave a recap of the Policy/PR/ Curriculum committee. Superintendent McDonald informed the board of plans regarding the ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act), Multiple Measurement Rating, and ALICE training (Alert, Lockdown, Inform,
Counter, Evacuate). Regarding ALICE, he stated, “We have inserviced our staff, now we’ll be working with our students.” He also pointed out that Ed Krueger has been selected as Kingsland’s newest Wall of Honor inductee, and added that Ed was a 1916 graduate of Wykoff, and is now memorialized at Ed’s Museum. The board shared info on the Staff Development Plan, including funds to be received through the Title II grant. The Plan also includes Kingsland’s “World’s Best Workforce” plan, Strategic Plan, and areas of focus. Deb Larson then shared info on the upcoming referendum plan. She said the PR committee had considered “twelve to fifteen strategy options” of ways to inform the public about the referendum, and will primarily use brochures, along with other means. She said the school board’s special meeting on Thursday, September 22 is to inform the public in regards to the upcoming referendum. Superintendent McDonald shared info about the proposed property tax levy for 2017. After discussion, the board voted unanimously to certify the levy at the maximum amount. The board also set the annual Truth in Taxation meeting for 6:01 p.m. on December 19, before the regular board meeting that
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will be held at 6:30 on that date. The board then discussed the Root River Contract Agreement. Superintendent McDonald said that Mr. Armogast has recommended that Kingsland approve a one-year agreement. He said the agreement includes Lanesboro, Chatfield, Fillmore Central and Kingsland, and that each school shares costs involved for the Level Four program (mental health services). Gwen Howard spoke up, stating, “I just want to make sure that the board next year is on top of this, because from my understanding this could change.” McDonald replied, “That’s an excellent point. In visiting with Mr. Armogast today, we looked at the calendar and decisions have to be made. So we’ve already marked on our calendar to review this in the spring. By that time, we’ll have a very good idea of our needs.” After discussion, the board voted to OK the agreement (Gwen Howard voted against). The board approved the proposed agreement between the Kingsland School Employees Association and Kingsland School Board, calling for a salary and benefit cost increase of 5.27% over a two-year period. The next regular meeting of the board will be Monday, October 17 at 6:30 p.m.
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By Hannah Wingert Recently hired Lanesboro Superintendent Matt Schultz was pleased to say that the 201617 school year was off to a great start. He has been enjoying working with the staff and wished to recognize transportation director Chad Wangen for the fantastic job he does handling the bus and van scheduling. Schultz spent some time observing Wangen at work and was impressed with how he stayed on top of the everchanging needs of the students. “Everyone got to school and everyone got home and no one was late,” he remarked, amazed at how smoothly things ran. “If you see him, make sure you thank him for his hard work,” Schultz suggested to the board. Hiawatha Valley Education District’s new executive director Deb Marcotte visited the board meeting to discuss the changes made to HVED during the 2015-16 school year and how they were implemented. She also spoke about the upcoming changes as well. Several of the focuses of HVED are organization and communication, which will include monthly meetings and newsletters. A MTSS or MultiTiered System of Supports program was recently implemented as the new RTI. The MTSS will have a meeting in October and one in April to review and discuss what works for each school
district partnered with HVED. A team of four will represent each school at the meetings. The team will include a general education teacher, a special education teacher, the school psychologist, and a building administrator. The goal is to have HVED and the districts it serves learn from each other. Smaller school districts can be at a disadvantage, but when the districts join HVED, they become part of a 12,500 student district and have many more opportunities and options for their home students. HVED piloted an online digital curriculum called Odysseyware last year and has making it available to all districts this year. The price per seat for the program is normally around $1,000 per seat, but thanks to the large reach that HVED has, it was able to negotiate a price closer to $400 a seat. The curriculum is for K-12 students and can be used by teachers for their classrooms. The program is adaptive and updated regularly. “We’re really doing good things,” Marcotte concluded, adding that she hopes to see HVED continue to serve school districts well. The policy committee recently met to review the revised policies passed at the June and July board meetings. They
also implemented a schedule for the board to use to continue reviewing and revising the school’s policies. “The goal is to look through every policy once every three years,” Superintendent Schultz said. They also discussed adding several more people to the committee and decided to select a teacher from the high school, one from the middle school, and one from elementary. The committee will meet again in January, 2017. Monday, September 19 will be the school’s “fun night” for students, following the homecoming coronation. Local businesses have purchased prizes to be awarded that night. The board conducted the second reading and passed the adoption of policies 533 and 616. The first reading of policies 401, 402, 406, and 412 were approved as well. Superintendent Schultz met with Todd Melcher along with about 80 other area superintendents to discuss levying. Schultz estimated that 95% of Minnesota schools set the maximum levy. “You can always go down, but you can’t go up,” Schultz commented about the levy amount. The board passed the maximum levy. Due to a volleyball game, the October board meeting was changed from the 13 to Monday the 17 at 7 p.m.
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, September 26, 2016
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week.
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Golden Happenings By Betty Dowe Calling for any person 55 and older! You are invited to the Senior Room of the Harmony Community Center on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. This will be the first meeting to discuss the interest in educational programs and socials for the 55+ seniors. A questionnaire will go out with the Harmony phone bill this month or you can pick one up at First Southeast Bank -- fill it out and leave it in the senior box at the bank. To start the year off, here are some of the events that are planned (there is no charge for activities
unless specified): • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:15 a.m. - Exercise class, community center gym (donations accepted). • First and third Thursdays, 9:15 a.m. - Play pickle ball, community center gym. • Every Monday at 12:30 p.m. - Golden Eagles 500 Club, Senior Room, contact Thelma (507) 8866913. • On Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - Computer classes for seniors, Harmony Library, call the library, (507) 8868133 to sign up. • Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 1p.m. First meeting with discussion, pro-
gram on Harmony by Harmony Area Historical Society, and social in Senior Room. • Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 1 p.m. - Program by Luanne Peterson on her paintings, and social in Senior Room. • Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. - Golden Ages Book Club. Contact library for information. • Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. - Program by Jim Lutes on insurance, refreshments in Senior Room. • Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. - Program by Dick Nethercut on legal items, refreshments in Senior Room. • Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. meet at Harmony Garden and Flo-
Weddings | Engagements Birthdays | Anniversaries Birth Announcements Special Occasions!
ral, Highway 52. Program “Enjoy working with flowers,” Make It and Take It, refreshments. Please RSVP (507) 886-4866. • Friday, Dec. 2 at 12:30 Harmony Golf Course, Christmas party luncheon for members. Bring one dozen cookies and the recipe for gift exchange and can of food for food shelf. Contact Betty Dowe, (507) 886-5395 so we have an idea of number attending. • Saturday, Dec. 10 - 7:30 p.m., attend A Christmas Carol at Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro. Contact Betty Dowe for tickets. Meet behind bank at parking lot to carpool if you need a ride. I am looking for someone who knits or crochets, not necessarily
to teach, just a group get together and someone who can help if we get in trouble. Enjoy a social with a purpose and fellowship. Are there any bridge, cribbage, or bingo players out there? Just a few things I am working on yet! And there is much more planned for 2017! I hope you will join us for educational programs, socials and fellowship. We also have a list of places in Harmony area that you may enjoy volunteering! Let us hear what you would like to see or hear. What are the needs of our Seniors 55+? Please fill out a questionnairre. Thank you for your interest and hope to see you at our upcoming events!
Red Cross urges blood and platelet donations during National Preparedness Month ST. PAUL, MN (Sept. 19, 2016) — The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood and platelets this fall to help restock the shelves following a significant summer shortage to ensure an adequate blood supply for patients in need. Through the first two weeks of September, the Red Cross is down more than 10,000 dona-
tions from what is needed to replenish the blood supply and be prepared for emergencies large and small. Declines in donations can lead to blood shortages and make it difficult to meet patient needs should a disaster or emergency occur. “September is National Preparedness Month and we urge eligible donors to make an appointment now to give blood
Mabel Class of 1951 reunites
On September 9, 2016, 11 members of the Mabel graduating class of 1951 met at the Mabel Community Center for some good visiting and reminiscing. In attendance, pictured above are, front row: Doris Johnson Westby, Eunice Smith Williams, Neil Soltow, Doris Mohney Randall, and Pat Johnson Dahl. In back: Dale Stroud, Douglas Street, Merle Peterson, Jerald Holland, and Alvin Forde. Also attending, but not pictured, was Ward Melby. Photo submitted
Happy 5tH BirtHday on October 1, 2016
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Donors of all blood types are needed as blood products continue to be distributed to hospitals almost as quickly as donations come in. To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood. org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Donors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass online health history questionnaire at redcrossblood.org/
rapidpass to help reduce wait times. Upcoming blood donation opportunities • Harmony, September 27: 1-7 p.m., Community Center, 225 Third Ave. SW • Mabel, October 12: 1-7 p.m., American Legion, 114 N. Main St. • Rushford, October 1: 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Tri County Electric, 31110 Cooperative Way
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The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County
Monday, September 26, 2016
FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Implementation of Root River 1W1P just months away By Karen Reisner After over two years of cooperative efforts of six southeastern Minnesota counties, the process to create and implement the One Watershed One Plan (1W1P), which encom-
passes the entire Root River watershed of about 1.3 million acres, is nearing completion. In June 2014, the Root River watershed became one of the five large watersheds in the state to serve as a pilot program
for the 1W1P. Three committees were created for the planning process: a planning work group consisting of local water planners, SWCD staff, and a consultant; a policy committee consisting of 13 members,
including one commissioner and one SWCD staff member from each of the six counties, plus a representative of the Crooked Creek Watershed District; and an advisory committee made up of local com-
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munity members, organizations, and businesses. Mark Deutschman of Houston Engineering, Inc., Maple Grove, was hired as a consultant to create the written document. The policy committee chaired See ROOT RIVER Page 27
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whaT are The mosT common and cosTliesT homeowner claims? Based on a review of US homeowners claims made from 2009-2015, they found weather incidents were the most common cause of damages, resulting in more than half of all claims. Wind, pipes freezing or bursting, roof and flashing leaks, and ice dams were among the major issues. The five mosT common causes of home claims were: • Exterior wind damage - 25 percent of all losses. • Non weather related water damage (e.g. plumbing or appliance issues) - 19 percent. • Hail - 15 percent. • Weather-related water damage (e.g. rain, melting ice, snow) - 11 percent. • Theft – 6 percent. While weather related claims were most common, fire caused the most expensive claims, accounting for nearly one quarter of the total claim costs. Fires were often caused by appliance and machinery misuse or failure, electrical problems, including wiring or outlet issues and cooking. Hail, wind, and plumbing or appliance leaks followed fire as the most expensive claims. You should review your policy to make sure you’re covered by the most common issues.
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WHO SHOULD DO A POWER OF ATTORNEY? The short answer is anyone who wants to save money. Why? If at some point you are unable to sign due to failing health or mental facilities, your proxy can sign for you. If you don’t have someone who can sign for you, it is necessary to go through the court procedure of petitioning to appoint someone as a guardian to be able to act for you. It is necessary to pay a substantial filing fee, have a court hearing, perhaps post a bond and have regular and final accountings which can cost several thousand dollars. When I talk with my clients regarding a power of attorney and I point out to them that they can save several thousand dollars, they realize it makes sense to do a power of attorney. Call Corson Law Offices, LLC at 507-765-2121 to schedule.
Vehicles are very complex machines. Like any machine out there, they need maintenance and repairs. According to my Google search, the average vehicle on American roads is 11.4-years-old. This average vehicle is driven approximately 15,000 miles a year. That puts this average vehicle at over 170,000 miles. These are very shocking numbers to me even though I see this everyday. This is way past the life expectancy that the manufacturers want vehicles to last. The manufacturers don’t want vehicles to last forever. They are in the business to sell new ones. The average cost of owning and operating a family sedan is almost $9,000 a year. SUV’s are at almost $11,000. Vehicle maintenance and repairs account for only 10% of this cost, but that changes considerably when the average vehicle is way behind on regular maintenance. The money you save on maintenance is way outweighed by repair costs. With this in mind, do you plan ahead for vehicle expenses? Most people don’t. That is why it comes as a surprise when repairs are needed. It is not planned or budgeted for. To sum it all up, vehicles are expensive pieces of machinery that cost on average about $0.60 a mile to operate. Keep that in mind when you are budgeting to go on that long road trip. Cyrus Kulsrud Cy Guy’s Auto Repair
what value does a stream, river or pond add to land? Quality water frontage can add a great deal of value to a given property, with the key aspect being “quality”. Generally speaking, people like the idea of having a water source on the property. They add beauty, attract wildlife and can provide additional enjoyment. The first thing to consider is what recreational or functional value does the body of water provide? A spring stream, sparkling as it flows over limestone riffles and teeming with trout has wide spread appeal for both the aesthetics and angling opportunities. The question here is whether it is private or does the DNR own a public fishing easement for that stretch of the stream? Private streams typically add more value. One somewhat hidden drawback to trout streams is in the case where you need to cross them with a road/ driveway. Designated trout streams have a protected waterway classifications and require special permitting for any modification of the stream. A significant bonus would be having a buildable site overlooking a stream or pond. Because of the various building restrictions, this type of building site is very rare. Things to watch out for are slough ground, flood plain and wetland classifications. Even when looking at land for hunting/recreation, buyers are cautious when it comes to wet, low ground because a wet year can really limit their ability to use the property.
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Berry Plants Are for the Birds Invite flocks to your backyard ‘by Design’ with fruit-bearing trees, shrubs, and groundcovers in your landscape. Feeding birds comes naturally with trees and shrubs with nutritious berries. They create a beautiful display with their fall colors and fruits add sparkle to your landscape. Handsome shrubs, the Viburnum and Chokeberry, have white springtime flowers, leaves that turn bright colors in autumn, and red and black fall berries. Brown Thrashers, Cedar Waxwings, and other birds feast on the long-lasting fruits, which serve birds well in tough winters. Downy Woodpeckers, Brown Thrashers, Eastern Bluebirds, and many other backyard birds are attracted to the dark fruits of the ornamental Pagoda Dogwood. These are also native to North America. Winterberry often goes unnoticed in a summer garden, but they stop traffic when the leaves drop in autumn and the berries ripen. © EODL
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Credibility: Owning a website gives a message that your business is credible and trustworthy. There is an investment involved. Rich Content: You are limited with social media on the information you want to provide users. A website is unlimited on the content you can provide. Control: You can make the website the way you want – Color, layout, features and amount of content you provide. You must work with what you are given with Social Media and are very limited. Center of On Line Presence: A website is where you put all the details and information about your business. It also can be your source for online sales. You cannot buy things from a social media site. A social media site is there to keep your brand out there, but still drive users to your website. Anaylics: Website analytics are rich with information to help with marketing. Using these tools guides in decisions about future marketing and improvements. Social media stats are basics and offers no help in how to make improvements for increased visibility. Communication: With a website, you are unlimited on the information you can collect from your users by simply having an online form. Collect emails, addresses, and more to better communicate with all your customers. Social media is hit and miss. You can post, but if the user isn’t watching, they miss the message entirely.
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Things you should consider this fall to maximize your spring crop. Grid soil sampling provides the information you need to maximize input per acre. With grid sampling you know what’s needed where, and variable rate spreading allows us to apply only what’s needed in each area of your field. Adding potassium to alfalfa fields in the fall can increase the plant’s winter hardiness and survival. If soil pH is off, applying lime this fall is the number one thing to correct in your corn, soybean and alfalfa fields. Lime can be applied now to get the most out of your fertilizers and chemicals in the spring. A neutral pH of around 7 allows most fertilizers and chemicals to be more effective. Lime neutralizes the soil, and the longer it’s on the soil the more effect it can have to change the pH. www.fce.coop
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Monday, September 26, 2016
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Frustrations mount for Rushford Village over road project By Kirsten Zoellner After hearing frustrations from the city council, project engineering firm, and residents (as noted by council members), it appears that Rushford Village’s frustrations with work in the south Rushford area of the city continue to mount. At the Tuesday, September 20 Rushford Village Council meeting Bolton & Menk Engineer Josh Pope gave the council an update and project progress as well as liquidated damages for the contractor exceeding the substantial completion date of September 17. “I’ve read the emails. You folks have had your hands full,” said Rushford Village Mayor Gordon Johnson to Pope. “The entire Village has had their hands full,” retorted Pope. While Pope stated it was indicated that concrete work was expected to be completed by September 21, with paving done September 22, he believes it’s more likely at least three to four working days before the project is at that state. “Provided they continue on this path, it’s more likely next week.” Pope indicated he’s had to tell residents he’s just not sure when work, currently scattered throughout south Rushford, will be completed. “I hate doing it, but I have to tell them. Hopefully, the contractor adheres to that, but given their
track record…” he continued. Liquidated damages within the contract equaling $850 per day beyond the September 17 and until substantial completion is met, has spurred a sense of urgency in the contractor, McHugh Excavating. “There’s been more urgency in the last few days than in the last month,” added Pope. “It’s helping us.” While Pope admits that additional contract time is warranted for some weather delay and additional portions of the project. According to the contract, the contractor must submit paperwork with justification in order to be considered for additional time. Pope says McHugh is seeking additional days to the contract timeline, but hasn’t formally filed since the request did not include any type of justification for the extension. McHugh has requested an extension to October 25, more than five weeks, to the contract. “We’re not even going to attempt to look at that without justification,” added Pope. Councilor Chad Rasmussen cited his frustrations with the contractor and why the extension was needed. “There was two weeks with sun and no rain and they weren’t there,” he said. “Why wasn’t there a sense of urgency before? They should have had a
sense of urgency when the project started. It’s gonna be tough to give them an extension. A lot of what they’ve done has not been good.” Pope indicated that his firm has been charting all of the weather during the contract period, as well as any detail changes to the project. “It’s all part of the discussion. But, we’re not going to give credit for days that weren’t warranted.” At the preconstruction meeting, prior to the project start, Pope stated McHugh have not indication that any extra days would be needed and that the firm indicated a hopeful mid-July project finish. “It’s very early in the change order process, so we’re trying to keep an open mind. They haven’t given us anything to go on. It’s doing them no good to sit on this. They have a set window in which they can seek additional days. By delaying, they’re not doing themselves any favors.” Pope acknowledged that while McHugh did contact them occasionally to let them know they wouldn’t be on site working, there were times they did not show up. In these instances, when inspectors and engineers do also come on site, the city is still required to pay them for their time, regard-
Florenceville-Granger tractor pull attracts more than 60 pullers GRANGER, MN - Despite the threat of storms, a large crowd of tractor pullers and fans turned out for the annual event on August 27. The rain held off, and a total of 144 pulls provided great entertainment. Classes at the pull included Farmstock and Sportsman. Results are as follows: 400 Farmstock: 1. Dennis Eiken, Harmony, Minn., WD45, 248.2; 2. Alex Reimann, Whalan, Minn., JDA, 240.8; 3. Bob Gansen, Elma, Iowa, WD 45, 240.7. 4500 Farmstock: 1. Dennis Eiken, Harmony, WD45, 250.9; 2. Alex Reimann, Whalan, JDA, 247.3; 3. Delbert Ihns, Lime Springs, Iowa, H Farmall, 217.4. 5000 Farmstock: 1. Mark Reimann, Harmony, JDA, 310.4. 2. Bob Gansen, Elma WD45, 248.1; 3. Joe Colsch, Canton, Minn., Massey 44, 241.3. 5500 Farmstock: 1. Jeremy Sweeney, Cresco, Super M, 251.11; 2. Randy Tibbals, Chester, Iowa, WD45, 247.1; Matt Gates, Cresco, M Farmall 242.6. 6000 Farmstock: 1. James Tweten, Burr Oak, Iowa, Super M, 273.6; 2. Damon Gragert, Lime Springs, M Farmall, 260.6; 3. Tom Bigalk, Rosemount, Minn., MM-U, 260.3. 6500 Farmstock: 1. Damon Gragert, Lime Springs, Oliver 880, 345.5; 2. John Martinek, Cresco, 400 Farmall, 343.7 ; 3. Mike Richardson, Cresco, MM-UB, 297.7 7000 Farmstock: 1. Rene Reicks, Lawler, Iowa, JD 3010
301.8; 2. Tom Bigalk, Rosemount, MM-UU, 301.6; 3. Josh Patterson, Cresco, Farmall 400, 298.3. 7500 Farmstock: 1. John Martinek, Cresco, 400 Farmall, 348.6; 2. Bob Carroll, Cresco, Super MTA, 326.6; 3. Josh Patterson, Cresco, 400 Farmall, 311.7. 8500 Farmstock: 1. Mike Bielefeld, Lime Springs, JD 4020, 365.9; 2. Joey Gansen, Elma, Allis 190XT, 347.6; 3. Logan Funk, Spring Valley, Minn., JD 4020, 336.7. 9500 Farmstock: 1. Jordan Miller, Cresco, JD 4430, 343.9; 2. Joey Gansen, Elma, Allis 190XT, 342.9; 3. Logan Funk, Spring Valley, JD 4020 334.7. 10000 Farmstock: 1. Dan Felper, Riceville, Iowa, IH 1256, 364.7; 2. Josh Simon, Preston, Minn., IH 1206, 346.11; 3. James Gragert, Chester, IH 1206, 336.5. 11500 Farmstock: 1. Jordan Miller, Cresco, JD 4430, 396.2; 2. Josh Simon, Preston, IH 1206, 368.3; 3. Tracey Tweten, Bluffton, Iowa, JD 4320, 367.1. 12500 Farmstock: 1. Dan Felper, Riceville, IH 1256, 408.6; 2. Josh Simon, Preston, IH 1206, 396.10; 2. Tracey Tweten, Bluffton, JD 4320, 367.6. 4500 Sportsman: 1. Dale Blaser, Cresco, Oliver 77, 273.5; 2. Loren Rickerl, Riceville, ACWD, 248.1; 3. Les Schoppers, Bristol Center, Minn., ACWD 45, 193.8. 5000 Sportsman: 1. Delbert Ihns, Lime Springs, Farmall 460,
386.9; 2. Dale Blaser, Cresco, Oliver 77, 298.9; 3. Loren Rickerl, Riceville, ACWD, 263.3. 5500 Sportsman: 1. Delbert Ihns, Lime Springs, Farmall 460, 292.9; 2. Trevor Pisney, Lime Springs, JDG, 263.9; 3. Joe Pisney, Lime Springs, JD70, 259.8. 6000 Sportsman: 1. Delbert Ihns, Lime Springs, Farmall 460, 289.1; 2. Trevor Pisney, Lime Springs, JD70, 269.6; 3. Andy Pisney, Lime Springs, JDG, 262.6. 6500 Sportsman: 1. Delbert Ihns, Lime Springs, Farmall 460, 302.7; 2. Don Funk, Spring Valley, JD 3010, 283.11; 3. Joe Pisney, Lime Springs, JDG, 279.2. 7500 Sportsman: 1. Delbert Ihns, Lime Springs, Farmall 460, 384.6; 2. Don Funk, Spring Valley, JD 3010, 316.7; 3. Mike Bielefeld, Lime Springs, JD 2510, 307.8. 8500 Sportsman: 1. Doug Engle, Cresco, MM, 294.1; 2. Dave Neubauer, Lime Springs, IH 686, 265.8. 9500 Sportsman: 1. Kevin Lange, Harmony, JD 4020, 363.11; 2. Jordan Miller, Cresco, JD 4430, 357.3; 3. Logan Funk, Spring Valley, JD 4020, 315.5. 10500 Sportsman: 1. Jordan Miller, Cresco, JD 4430, 344.1; 2. Kevin Lange, Harmony, JD 4020, 284.2; 3. Jim Chapel, Houston, JD 4320, 260.6. 11500 Sportsman: 1. Kevin Lange, Harmony, JD 4020, 371.7; 2. Jordan Miller, Cresco, JD 4430, 357.2. 12500 Sportsman: 1. Larry VanGundy, Houston, JD 5010, 343.8.
less of whether the contractor is on site. “The city and engineers were acting in good faith. They didn’t really seem to have the full firepower to get the job done.” “Nobody expected to be here today with this project running late. We have a contractor that flat hasn’t performed,” added Pope. “That’s what’s going to make it hard, giving an extension. There’s a whole lot more people out there going, ‘What in the world?’ It’s frustrating. It’s beyond frustrating,” added Rasmussen. Pope hopes to have any extension change order and details wrapped up for the October council meeting. Liquidated damages will begin from the date of substantial completion until the work is completed. A reduction in the amount will be taken off the final pay application for the project. The council did approve a pay application to McHugh in the amount of $323,503.03 for work completed through August 29. In other news, the city is revisiting a Featherstone Farm Interim Use Renewal and the 20162017 Bare Land Lease. According to Mayor Johnson, Featherstone owner/operator Jack Heddin is seeking some assurances regarding renewal for any improvements
made to the property. “There’s a lot more questions than answers and there’s a lot of things I think we’re going to have to ask of Tom,” said Johnson, referring to legal recommendation from the city’s attorney, Tom Manion. Manion indicated an understanding of where Heddin is coming from, but stating concern with conditional zoning and lack of control for the city. “Jack is very creative; entrepreneurial in his mindset. The public worries, ‘Is this something we’re going to lose control over?’ How do we manage that?” The renewal date is October 15. Manion will look into the handling of similar agricultural endeavors in other municipalities and states. Futher clarification as to plans for Featherstone will also be gathered. The council has opted to change the current practice of snow plowing or grading for hire by the city for Rushford Village residents. According to Public Works/Maintenance Supervisor Travis Scheck, the city has previously allowed Public Works to clear snow and grade areas by public request for hire. The council questioned whether or not the city should be contracted for these services outSee FRUSTRATIONS Page 26
Thanks to the sponsors of 2016 Florenceville-Granger Tractor Pull on Saturday, August 27. • Harmony •Cresco Thank you to our helpers: Kingsley Hardware Creco Bank & Trust Bob Phillips, Dave Sikkink, Crop Production Doug & TJ Engle, Delbert H & S Motors Ihns, Arlyn Hovey, Sue Services CUSB Bank Gehrking, Mark Hebrink, Oak Meadow Meats Hanson Tire Linda Hovey, Mike Bielefeld, Soma Hog Steel Shop Darla Gragert, Mike Henry, Hammell Equipment Rick’s Repair Dawn Fairbanks, Damon & First Southeast Bank Neubauer Farms, Inc. Jared Gragert, Denise Fairbanks, Sybil Henry, Mark & •New Hampton Murphy Farms Matt Gates, Carol Gates, Marv & Zips Carroll Construction Engelhardt Repair, and Don Dietzenbach State anyone else who helped Farm Insurance make our event a success!
•Florenceville Doug Reicks Trucking Derrick Burnikel Seed Farmers Win Co-op Long Branch •Lime Springs A&K I & W Seeds •St. Ansgar John Koster Seed
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per hour, for man and machine, for the last 15 years and City Treasurer Judy Graham indicated the amount does not cover the city’s costs. Seeing that there could be added liability, as well as loss to or competition with private plowing/ grading companies or individuals,
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the council opted to make the work emergency situation only for law enforcement, ambulance, or fire access. A listing of companies and individuals willing to do the work will be made accessible to the public. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Tuesday, October 4, at 7 p.m., at the Village Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
Christ Lutheran Church of Preston is participating in a community service project called “God’s Work, Our Hands” on Sunday, October 9, 2016. This day of service celebrates who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - one church, freed in Christ to love and serve our neighbor.
Our members will be ready to serve the community.
If you have some work for our congregational members washing windows, raking leaves, small repairs, picking up litter, just for example, please contact the Christ Lutheran Church office at 507-765-2161, Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Deadline for requests is Wednesday, October 5th.
Advanced paid reservation for following times are available: 4:15 • 5:00 • 5:45 • 6:30 • 7:15 Adults $15 Children 6-12 $8 Children under 6 Free Please specify number of tickets and time desired with your payment to:
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Employers cut 1,500 jobs in August Unemployment rate at 4% ST. PAUL – Employment in Minnesota fell by 1,500 jobs in August, according to seasonally adjusted figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The agency said the state has added 40,629 jobs over the past year, a gain of 1.4%, U.S. job growth in the past 12 months was 1.7%. The state’s seasonally adjusted employment rate in August climbed 0.1% from the previous month to 4%. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.9%. “Job growth over the past year indicates the Minnesota economy is expanding at a healthy pace,” said DEED Commissioner Shawntera Hardy. “Seven of the state’s 11 major industrial sectors added jobs in the last 12 months, and other economic measures point to continued growth.” Trade, transportation and utilities led all sectors in August with 2,300 new jobs. Other sectors gaining jobs were education and health services (up 700), government (up 600) and information (up 500). Logging and mining held steady. The following industries lost jobs in August: construction (down 1,900), other services (down 1,100), manufacturing (down 1,000), financial activities (down 700), leisure and hospitality (down 700), and professional and business services (down 200). Over the past year, education and health services led all sectors with 21,590 new jobs.
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by commissioner Duane Bakke is the administrative decisionmaking body. The policy committee approved a draft of the 10-year implementation plan for a 60 day public review and comment period in mid June 2016. Public hearings were held earlier this month in Stewartville and Caledonia. There had been no comments from the public prior to the first of these hearings in Stewartville. State agen-
cies including the MN Department of Health, MN Department of Agriculture, the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), and MN Department of Natural Resources, and the MN Pollution Control Agency had submitted written comments on the draft plan. Several individuals commented at the Stewartville public hearing. None seemed to be negative against the implementation of the plan, but only asked for clarification. One Dodge County commissioner asked about taxing authority.
Monday, September 26, 2016 Bakke said the 1W1P won’t replace watershed districts. The main source of funding for the plan may be clean water money through BWSR. One man acknowledged that all organizations want clean water before discussing the source of nitrogen leaching. Bakke explained the plan won’t eliminate use of nitrogen to raise crops. A retired ag teacher commented that you should receive praise for doing this, adding the “idea of working together” on the watershed is a great idea. Jennifer Ronnenberg, Fill-
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more County SWCD Water Management Coordinator, stated the 1W1P is meant to dissolve county boundaries and bring a plan together for the whole watershed. The 1W1P is drawn from each county plan. The entire area of the Root River watershed planning boundary includes 1,318,600 acres located in Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, and Winona Counties. It includes the Crooked Creek Water District. The watershed area includes the Minnesota part of the Upper Iowa River watershed and the
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Mississippi-Reno watershed. The plan prioritizes concerns and issues. Measures are to be implemented to mitigate threats to our water resources and to determine the effects of those mitigation efforts. Practices used to benefit the environment and the protection of water resources will be measured as to their effectiveness. With one plan for the entire watershed, duplications on both the local and state level should be eliminated. With the See ROOT RIVER Page 28
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cooperation of local political units and a centralized management of the watershed, it is expected that there will be greater efficiencies both in the use of available funding and staff. Instead of each county having an individual watershed plan, there will be one plan to address issues of the entire watershed area as a whole. A Joint Powers Agreement allows all local government entities to continue to work together to maintain and improve water quality and water quantity in the Root River watershed area. Measurable goals have been outlined. The plan identifies threats to future water resources. Implementation of the plan will require the identification of funding needs and sources. All comments submitted during the comment period must be answered. The policy committee reviews comments from state agencies and the public. The committee will then approve the submittal of the planning document to the BWSR, which has 90 days to approve the plan. The next step is for each local government unit to adopt the plan. Local government units have 120 days to adopt the 10-year plan. Implementation could occur as early as January 2017. The 10-year plan will be evaluated in five years and revised in ten years.
By Michael Cruse Extension Educator for Fillmore and Houston Counties There are many reasons why I live in the Midwest and the strength of our local communities is one of the primary ones. C o m munity s t r e n g t h Michael Cruse can be seen in many ways, but one of the most profound is when you see neighbors helping neighbors who are in need. On August 23, 2016 our neighbors in northeast Iowa experienced an historic flood. The area received intense rainfall causing local rivers to rise upwards of ten feet over just a few hours. These flood waters inundated many homes and buildings, often while people were sleeping inside of them. Part of my extended family was among those who were flooded in Freeport, Iowa. The water completely flooded their basement, most of their garage and was three inches deep on their first floor. Work continues to clean up their home as well as the homes of their neighbors. I would like to comment here on some of the things I took away from the time I have helped with
cleanup in the area. First of all, there are many people and organizations that need to be thanked. Thank you first responders. Thank you for waking people in the middle of the night and getting them out of their homes safely. Thank you random strangers. While it is not a surprise to see family and friends helping with cleanup, it is humbling to see random strangers donate their time to come work in the mud and the muck. Thank you local athletic teams. Often times you just need people to haul stuff after a disaster and local sports teams continue their history of showing up to perform these tasks. Thank you local food distributors. Multiple restaurants delivered food free of charge to those help-
ing with the cleanup effort and I cannot tell you how much a simple cheese burger can mean. Thank you local community members. From starting donation campaigns to bringing over clean clothes, the support of neighbors and friends is immeasurable. Secondly, safety needs to be on everyone’s mind during and after flooding disasters. Floods of this magnitude not only trap people in homes but also undermine the integrity of roads and bridges, leave behind hazardous materials, and promote the growth of dangerous mold. Listen to what your local responders are telling you. They do what they do to keep us all safe. Make sure you wear proper protective equipment when doing clean up. From nails to
contaminated water, there are many things that are left over after a flood that can hurt you. Dangerous fumes can build up in confined spaces that have been flooded, so be sure to take breaks and get plenty of fresh air when helping with cleanup efforts. And finally, the response we see during disasters should remind us of the things we can accomplish when we set aside differences and focus on common goals. No matter where we sit on politics, which local sports teams we cheer for, or whether we drive red or green tractors we are all neighbors. And at some point down the road we all will need a neighbor’s hand doing something. Willingness to help our neighbors is one of the things that makes our communities so strong. And strong communities are one of the reasons why the Midwest feels like home.
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Local winner in national competition DECORAH, IA — Local resident David Susag, Lanesboro, Minn., received an Honorable Mention Award in the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition is Vesterheim’s major summer show and was on display from June 9-July 30. The awards were announced in conjunction with Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration held this year from July 28-30. Susag won the award in the knifemaking category with a knife that has a birch, palm wood, and pewter handle.
David Susag won a national award in the knifemaking category with a knife that has a birch, palm wood, and pewter handle. Photo submitteds The exhibition also includes rosemaling, woodworking, and weaving categories. Vesterheim, which has some of the most outstanding examples of Norwegian decorative and folk art, estab-
lished the rosemaling exhibition at the first Decorah Nordic Fest in 1967 and added weaving, woodworking, and knifemaking in later years. “Some of the best artists work-
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ing in the Norwegian tradition enter the exhibition, which attracts visitors from around the United States,” Laurann Gilbertson, Vesterheim’s Chief Curator, said. “This year’s exhibition included more than 170 examples of beautiful folk art,” she added. Each year, judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Judges this year for knifemaking were Paul Carlson, Gold Medal knifemaker and woodworker from McAllister, Mont., and Doug Eckheart, retired Professor of Art, from
Mabel City Council hears noise complaint from resident By Hannah Wingert Mabel Resident Lois Suckow asked that the council take action to address the loud noises coming from the American Legion and the On/Off Sale Bar. She had spoken at the August council meeting as well, but reported that the situation has not changed. Mayor Westby spoke to the owners of both establishments after last month’s meeting, and they agreed to be sure that all of their windows and doors were closed to try to contain the noise. However, Suckow maintained that it continued and was so bad that she has been unable to sleep in her apartment. “I’m tired of having to call the police,” she said. “I feel they have better things to do than to come dealInc;E08985;4x6 with this.” Minneapolis;VIS Plumbing & Heating (16Fa-B1)
“You have a noise ordinance, and it’s a really good one,” Suckow stated, asking that the council enforce it in this case. She has spoken to the other residents in her apartment building and has found that, while some are far enough away from the noise that it doesn’t bother them, others can hear it as well. She mentioned that the subwoofers seem to be a big part of the issue as the heavy bass vibrates through her apartment. City Maintenance Director Bob Miereau asked if Suckow had spoken with her landlord about the noise. She hadn’t because she didn’t believe it was his problem to deal with. “I would have to disagree with that,” Miereau said. He suggested that she make it a
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point to talk to him to get more information about how the noise has affected other residents in her apartment building. Suckow thanked the council for listening and hoped that something would be done soon. A public hearing was held to discuss the proposed parking ordinance for winter. There were no comments from visitors. The council adopted the new ordinance which states that homeowners who park on the street during the winter months must not park on the odd numbered side of the street on odd days and on the even numbered side of the street on even days. Mark Davy from Davy Engineering presented the council with some preliminary cost estimates for no dig lining and spot repairs as well as an undersized sewer replacement in an alley. The projected cost of both projects came to a total of approximately $400,000. Rural Development has already done a preliminary review of the proposed projects. “You still have $320,000 of grant funds remaining,” Davy pointed out. The council approved the projects. Mabel resident Eugene Thomas asked what was going to be done about the mess on the property his home overlooks. At the August meeting, he was told that the homeowner would have one week to clean up the mess before charges would be filed. Mayor Westby pointed out that progress had been made. Because of that, the city’s attorney did not feel that any action could be taken. Printed with Soy ink “Partial clean-up doesn’t cut it,” Thomas stated. “You need to comply with your ordinance.” MayorPrinted Westby that withreplied Soy inK many other cities are dealing with similar issues, citing Canton and Printed Rushford as examples. on recycled paper Printed on recycled PaPer
“We’re trying to resolve it without spending a lot of taxpayer money on attorney fees,” he said. Thomas thanked the council for listening. Miereau asked the council to make a decision about the house number issue that has been discussed at the last few meetings so the ordinance can be published. The council adopted an ordinance to make house numbers mandatory for all residents with the stipulation that the city will provide a house number if the homeowner needs one. The numbers must be approximately four inches in height, be posted near the front door of the residence, and be clearly visible from the street. The deadline for compliance is December 15. “At least 30% of houses don’t have numbers,” Miereau noted, adding that some that do are numbered incorrectly. The ordinance will be published in the newspaper, and copies will be sent out in the utility bills. The council approved a rezoning request to change Parcel 291 from industrial to commercial for the new daycare center in Mabel. They also approved zoning permits for Diane Wilder to build a deck on the front of her home, Dean Peterson to put an utility shed on an existing cement slab in his yard, and Jarad and Wendy Carolan to put new siding and roofing on their house. The 2016-17 proposed budget and levy were reviewed, and the council passed a 6.03% levy increase, while noting that the figure could change by December, as it was only a proposal. A
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Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Through 33,000 objects and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national NorwegianAmerican museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folkart education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, Iowa 52101-0379. budget and levy meeting will be held at the December 14 council meeting at 7 p.m. “The ambulance is in dire need of a lot of things,” City Administrator Karen Larson said about the ambulance service’s request to purchase a new ambulance. They were able to find a new one for around $200,000 from Clary Fire and Safety, which doesn’t include the trade-in value of the current one. The rate increases for the ambulance service passed last month should generate more income and help pay for the new ambulance. The council approved the purchase with a seven-year loan being taken out from Bank of the West to pay for it. The council decided to sell the old tanker firetruck and the mini pumper. Sealed bids for the trucks are due on October 12 at noon, and the bids will be opened at the council meeting that evening. Miereau informed the council that the water meter project was begun in mid-September. So far, around 205 meters have been installed, and they are almost halfway done. They are planning to finish during the last week of September. The council reviewed and discussed the plans for the new handicapped accessible ramp at the Mabel Public Library to replace the current dilapidated one. A quote was received for building the ramp at a cost of $14,409.53. “The (library) board is very excited about it,” Miereau noted, adding that it’s a safety issue and needs to be done. The next Mabel City Council meeting will be held on October 12 at 7 p.m.
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Rushford-Peterson receives 1:1 update By Kirsten Zoellner The Monday, September 19 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting wrapped up in just over an hour. Items garnering the majority of discussion covered a new school progress update and a program update for the 1:1 Chromebook Initiative. Back in June, the board had voted unanimously to approve a new 1:1 Initiative. The program is a cost-saving partnership with Best Buy and looks to put technology in the hands of R-P students. It was determined the company would offer a $100 off coupon to each R-P student, grades 9-12, to be used in the purchase of one of three classroom compatible devices. The devices are owned by the family, who are fully responsible for support, maintenance, warranty options, and accessories. Ranging from economy models to more top of the line models, the devices start at $99 with the coupon. A number of loaner models are available from the district for students not able to purchase the devices. The district hopes to expand the program to include grades 6-8 in the 2017-2018 school year. According to Technology Director Corey Mattson, informational parent meetings were held July 21 and August 17 and were well attended. The district web store opened August 19. While there were a few roadblocks, as noted by Mattson, it’s been a positive concept. “People are paying attention to what we’re trying to do here,” said Mattson. “Staff is excited; receptive. They’re embracing this head on.” As of the meeting, 111 devices had been purchased with 44 devices leased, a 68% adoption
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The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County “I think we have to accommodate all students, so there’s equal, individualized education,” stated Pettit. “I’m concerned with how we’re going to do that for this or any parent who doesn’t want it to happen and wants their child to learn a different way. I’m supportive of technology. We’ve always made a way to accommodate, but it’s a very delicate system.” “I think we can come to a common ground and seek equal opportunities,” added Mattson. “With this program, we’ve come off the ground really fast.” “We’ll find a way to make sure the same core concepts are taught in the end,” concluded Timm. The board also received an updated progress report from ICS Consulting representative Tim Robertson regarding the new school facility currently in construction. According to Robertson, the project is 45% complete and slightly ahead of schedule. “This is great news for us,” he said. Concrete Masonry Units and foundation work is 76-80% complete and fixed windows are estimated at 25% complete. The roof is figured at
75% complete. “There have been no hiccups,” said Robertson. “This has been a fairly productive month. Things are going along. Forty-five percent is a pretty good milestone. Superintendent Ehler gave an update in his monthly report regarding enrollment for the year, as well as historical and projected enrollments. Current enrollment is 661 students, down 18 from the previous year. Ehler attributed the drop to reduced early childhood and kindergarten numbers and loss of families moving from the district. Director Pettit questioned open enrollment numbers, but Ehler did not have the exact figures on hand. Enrollment is currently projected to drop another 30 for the 2017-2018 year, down seven in 2018-2019, and down nine in 2019-2020. However, these figures are projected estimates and are subject to fluctuation. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Monday, October 17, at 5:30 p.m., in the middle school library. Please note the location change. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Location of the farm: from chatfield, Minnesota 8 Miles east on Highway 30 to county 11 then 1 ½ miles south or from fountain, Minnesota 7 ½ miles east and north on county road 11 Sale Location: gehling auction company’s indoor auction facility 27741 State Highway 16 • Preston, Minnesota 239 Acres M/L to be sold in 6 Parcels Legal Descriptions - Sect 17 SW ¼ - Twnshp 104 - Range 10 160 acres Sect 18 E ½ SE ¼ EX 1 acre-Twnshp104 - Range 010 - 79 acres Parcel 1 – Existing Building Site Consisting of 5 Acres M/L Including 2 Story 5 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Home with new Siding and Windows in 2003 - New Shingles in 2010 and a New Furnace in 2011 - 24’ X 20’ Garage - 70’ X 40’ Machine Shed - 60’ X 30’ Pole Shed-130’ X 32’ Storage Building - 60’ X 30’ Barn - 3 Grain Bins 16’ Diameter Stave Silo - Well - and a New Septic System Should be installed by Sale Day Parcel 2 – 94.52 Acres M/L of Tillable in Sec. 17 Parcel 3 –54.43 Acres M/L of Pasture – Woodland with a Buildable Site and Private Access- Excellent Deer Hunting Parcel 4 – 35.38 Acres M/L of Tillable in Sec. 18 Parcel 5 – 19.4 Acres M/L of Tillable Parcel 6 – 28.12 Acres M/L of Pasture – Woodland with a Buildable site Crop Base is 102.0 Acre Corn Base and 47.4 Acre Soybean Base The Farm is in a Conservation Program Thru 2019 that Pays $3988.00 Per Year For an appointment to view the land and or the house and building site - for more information or a Book on the Real Estate call Gehling Auction Co. 1-800-770-0347 or go to gehlingauction.com and click on printable flyer(PDF). Any Verbal Announcements made day of sale takes precedence over print Not responsible for accidents Terms 20% nonrefundable down payment day of sale Balance due at closing on or before November 22, 2016 or before upon clear and marketable title. Matt Gehling Auctioneer and Broker Clerk Gehling Auction co. LLC
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Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Tristan Dylan Coburn, 18, Zimmerman, Minn.; 8/6/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Dominick Chad Jacobs, 22, Rochester, Minn.; 8/20/2016, Speeding (77/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Lacy Jae Krahn, 22, Spring Valley, Minn.; 8/27/0216, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Anthony Lee Lambrecht, 24, Burnsville, Minn.; 8/16/2016, Speeding (78/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Kenzie Karina Lind, 23, Rushford, Minn.; 8/5/2016,
This was the first year that patrol units were equipped with a “light bar” style rather than the traditional “gumball.” (Note both were used during this year.) In 1974, the Highway Patrol was reorganized and the official name changed to “Minnesota State Patrol.” Officers were now named “Troopers.” The official uniform hat was changed from the “peaked hat” style to the “Smokey Bear” style that we now wear. In 1994, first drug detection dog (Pasja) begins work. We currently have 13 K-9s active in the state. Today, nearly 611 state troopers provide assistance, education and enforcement to people across the state and provide for safe, efficient movement of traffic on Minnesota’s roadways. Troopers are supported by 295 civilian
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Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. 8/31/2016, Exceed Limit – 65 mph on Freeway and Expressways (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Riddhiman Moharar, 23, Marion, Iowa; 8/28/2016, Speeding (81/55), Fine $100, Total Fees $290. Mohamed Danny Ray-Zack, 25, Detroit, Mich.; 9/1/2016, Speeding (85/55), Fine $100, Total Fees $290. Roberto Enrique Romero, 37; 8/3/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Kimberly Ann Thomas, 44, Dodge Center, Minn.; 6/23/2016, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Mark Andreas Thompson, 48, Lanesboro, Minn.; 6/22/2016,
Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Michelle Rene Zapata, 43, West St. Paul, Minn.; 7/18/2016, Speeding (77/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. MN State Patrol – Rochester Heidi Jo Buxengard, 20, Spring Grove, Minn.; 8/8/2016, Speeding (66/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Kevin Paul Carter, 48, Ridgeway, Iowa; 8/24/2016, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Abhay Madhav Kulkarni, 36, Shoreview, Minn.; 7/1/2016, Speeding (68/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Cristin Frances Lewis, 46, Rochester, Minn.; 9/1/2016, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Ricky Steven Mitchell, 48, St. Paul, Minn.; 7/29/2016, Speeding (86/55), Fine $150, Total Fees $390. Faye Ann Narloch, 60, Rushford, Minn.; 8/15/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Christopher Michael Thompson, 46, Woodbury, Minn.; 8/5/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Carol A. Ward, 60, Viroqua, Wis.; 8/8/2016, Careless Driving, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Preston Police Department Sheila Ann McBride, 60, Preston, Minn.; 8/18/2016, Driver Turning Left Fails to Yield Right of Way to Oncoming Traffic, Join us Fine $50, Total Fees $140.
Rushford Police Department Donald Howard James Ells III, 19, Winona, Minn.; 6/24/2016, Exceed Limit of 30 mph – Urban District (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees
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3 rd AnnuAl Potluck Celebration for the Jordan Town Hall Bring a dish to pass. Beverages, plates and silverware provided! where: The Anderson's Stone Barn 32501 171st Ave, Chatfield when: Saturday September 24th from 5-8 p.m. why: Good food, van rides to the town hall to see what is happening there and hay rides at the farm! who: The Jordan Town Hall Committee how to get there: From 52 Chatfield traffic lights take Co. Rd 2, go West 6.3 miles, Turn Left/South onto 171st Ave., go 0.6 mile, barn is on the right. From Intersection of Co. Rds 4 & 5, turn West onto Co. Rd. 5 for 1.5 miles, Right/North onto 171st Ave. go 3.4 miles, barn is on the left From Intersection of Co. Rds 1 & 2, turn East onto Co. Rd.2 for 4 miles, Turn Right/South onto 171st Ave., go .6 mile, barn is on the right
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•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-6pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10:15-11am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Bloodmobile, 1-7pm, Harmony Community Center, 225 3rd Ave. SW. •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.*
•GriefShare support group, 7-8:30pm, Community Grounds, 201 Parkway Ave. N., Lanesboro. Info: (507) 467-2500.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, PioÂneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.* •AA Closed meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.*
•Senior Coffee and Dessert, 9am, Clara House, Harmony.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10:15-11am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info, (507) 288-6944.* •Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.* •Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, Mabel Telephone Company, lower level, 214 N Main St., Mabel.*
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•Bloodmobile, 7:30am-1pm, Tri County Electric, 31110 Cooperative Way, Rushford. •Simple Living Farmers’ Market, 8:30-11:30am, 43901 St Hwy 44, Mabel.* •Spring Valley Food Shelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507)765-2518.*
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EMPLOYMENT Lanesboro School has an Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) position available for the 2016-2017 school year. This is a part-time position working with the ECFE Parent Educator to serve the families and parents at Lanesboro School. Applications may be picked up at the school office.Position open until filled. h5,12,19,26-o PART-TIME EVENING MILKING. Two days/week and every other weekend. Holiday pay. Quality incentive program. HazBroy Farms. 507-259-1512. e19,26-o CUSTODIAN OPENINGS AT FILLMORE CENTRAL SCHOOLS. Full-time and part-time positions available. Application available online at www.fillmorecentral.k12.mn.us or may be picked up in any school office. Send completed application to: Heath Olstad, K-12 Principal, Fillmore Central High School, P.O. Box 599, Harmony, MN, 55939. Postions open until filled. E.O.E. h19,26-o
Mabel Green lea senior living is looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference
Part-time and Full-time RN/lPN $2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
"Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, julie.vettleson@twsl.com disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status, or any other legally protected characteristic."
Green lea Senior living Nursing Home 115 N. Lyndale Ave. Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 • EOE
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EMPLOYMENT PART-TIME, 16-20 hours per week. Evenings, occasional weekends. Milking cows, some calf chores. Call 507-9519035 or 507-421-1560. Leave a message. Potential for more if desired. h19,26,3,10-x FUN PCA OPENING IN SPRING VALLEY. Work 7 overnight shifts in 2 weeks equals full-time. Must be honest, dependable person to work in my home. Personal cares, housekeeping, and cooking. $12.50/hr. Call (507)251-2978. h26,6,13-o Millhersh Construction LLC is seeking a full-time experienced or non-experienced carpenter to join their team. Please call Jake at 507-273-6601. h26,3-o HELP WANTED FOR FALL HARVEST to drive small trucks and tractors. Call 507-467-3464. h26-x MABEL GrEEn LEA sEnior LivinG is LookinG for spEciAL pEopLE who wAnt to MAkE A diffErEncE.
Assistant director of nursing
Be a part of a creative and dynamic team of managers who are person centered in their approach to resident care! Mabel Green Lea Senior Living seeks a Minnesota licensed RN. Experience in nurse management preferred. Contact Julie Vettleson (julie.vettleson@twsl.com) or stop by for an application.
"Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status or any other legally protected characteristic."
Green Lea senior Living
115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 • EOE (507) 493-5436
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ARE YOU Friendly Outgoing Energetic Reliable Willing To Learn And Like People
WILLING TO TRY A NEW CAREER
We have an opening on our sales staff, and are looking for the right person.
WE HAVE A PLACE FOR YOU! • Great Earnings Potential • Sales Experience Helpful But Not Required • We Will Train You • Pleasant Work Environment • Low Employee Turnover Rate
For an interview or more information Please Contact Michael Drury Michelle Redalen
Monday, September 26, 2016
EMPLOYMENT Lanesboro Senior High School has a High School Special Ed Para Professional position. The position is for student contact days for the 20162017 school year. The applicant must possess a Para Professional license, a two or four-year degree, or be willing to obtain the correct licensure. Open until filled. Interested persons should apply at the school office. Lanesboro Independent Public School District #229 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability. h26,3,10-o DRIVERS: PAID WEEKLY! Excellent benefits. Dedicated runs. Pneumatic tankers, haul food grade materials. CDL-A, good driving record req’d. 319-754-1944, x112. h26,3-x
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Preston Public Utilities will be accepting applications for a full-time Electrical Line Worker. Primary reponsibilities consist of, but are not limited to, daily operation and maintenance of the Utilities electrical distribution system and components, construction of overhead and underground lines, troubleshoot power outages, perform repairs, and operate a variety of specialized equipment. Serves on-call and responds to public works emergencies to include work on holidays, weekends, and evenings. Minimum requirements are completion of an accredited lineworker program, a valid MN Class B commercial driver’s license, or ability to obtain within 6 months, a satisfactory driving record, ability to perform work requiring considerable physical effort, and must comply with the Utilities on-call response time. Journeyman and apprentices welcome to apply. Applications and job descriptions are available at Preston Public Utilities, 210 Fillmore St. W., Preston, MN 55965. Phone (507)765-2491 or online at www.prestonmn.org. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed and signed application to Preston Public Utilities, c/o Public Works Director, P.O. Box 657, Preston, MN 55965. First consideration will be given to applications received by September 30, 2016, however applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Opportunity for Caring, Energetic, Reliable People
FT/PT HOME HEALTH AIDES Chosen Valley Assisted Living has a fabulous opportunity for employment at our facility. We are looking for caring, energetic, reliable, outgoing people to join our team as a Home Health Aide. Home Health Aides will assist our tenants with ADL’s, medication administration, and housekeeping duties. We currently have full-time and part-time positions available. We are looking for Home Health Aides that are compassionate and want to make a difference in the lives of our tenants. We are willing to train the right applicant. Excellent benefits offered to employees working full-time. • Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage on Preventative Care • HealthPartners Dental Plan • Life & Accidental Death & Disability • Generous, Flexible PTO • Tuition Reimbursement • Supplemental Insurance Benefits through AFLAC Application/resume should be forwarded to: Attn: Housing Manager, Chosen Valley Care Center 1260 Winona Street, Chatfield, MN 55923 Or applications may be downloaded at www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com EOE/AA Chosen Valley Care Center, InC. A Senior Living Community
EMPLOYMENT WANTED CRAFTSMAN Position Available
• This is not a production line job! • We are looking for people who like to build custom aluminum trailers and truck bodies • Excellent work environment with room for advancement in pay • Over 20 excellent benefits including: Health Insurance, Matching 401K, Attendance bonus, profit share, and paid uniforms • Prefer welding experience but will train the right person • We want people who are looking for long term employment at a great company. Stop by our office on Hwy 9 or email for a job application: alumline@alumline.com
Gundersen Harmony Care Center Full-time direCtor oF nursinG new waGe sCale Contact Michelle Borreson 507-886-6544 ext. 73431
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Green Lea Senior Living Nursing Home Contact Tanya or Joyce
115 N. Lyndale Ave. Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 • EOE
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The Fillmore County DAC is seeking a full-time job coach/direct support professional for a full-time position available immediately. Hours are 8:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m./2:45 p.m. Must have valid driver’s license. Competitive wages! No weekends and no holidays! Join our great team! If interested, call Lori at 507-765-3378 for an application or go to our website www.fillmorecountydac.com for the application. Position opened until filled. EOE/AA.
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Rushford Manufacturing (Connaughty Industries), a metal manufacturing company, has an opening for a Process Controller. Duties include processing all incoming work orders, scheduling, closing orders and cost analysis. Must be well Great Place to Work! CMG is Hiring for organized, detail orientated, and 1st and 2nd shift production DATE JOB # positions. CLIENT DESCRIPTION have excellent computer, verbal F/T Permanent positions with OT when available and written skills. Knowledge On” Print of 4/30/08 PCHO-SMKY-P2593 Ad Council - Smokey Bear “Get Your Smokey manufacturing software and metal We offer a 401k plan TRIM BLEED NOTES LIVE manufacturing a plus. Great Performance is rewarded. $10.00/hour. Excellent Vacation Pkg., 1 col_2.0625” x 2.0” N/A N/A Paid 8 hr. for Holidays, Medical & Dental available. If you are looking If you want to become partCDof a AD CD SA PR for a company that you can grow with, this is aSMgreat opportunity!!!TM growing company please send a coverA. Lincoln letter and resumeD.to Drug testing & Background screen required MM/JM J. Mcilvaine L. Schnitzer K. Gonzalez S. Murray Neri mike@rushfordmfg.com. APPly in Person At CMG Or mail to 1000 Technology Drive 3707 Commercial Dr. SW Rushford, Mn. 55971
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Price reduced
800-852-0010 • www.darrrealty.com • Rushford, MN ruSHForD - loT 407 South Ferry St $22,000
PeTerSon 397 Park Street $68,500
90 x 140 Level Vacant Lot Zoned for Single Family or Multi-Unit
3 BR, 2 BA Original Woodwork Open Staircase Possible Rental Close to Bike Trail and Root River
ruSHForD 524 eiken Drive $124,900
PeTerSon 206 n Church St $62,900
3 BR, 2 BA Close to School & Bike Trail Nicely Landscaped Price reduced
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ruSHForD - CoMMerCiAl 122 W Jessie Street $449,000 Stumpy’s Restaurant & Bar Well Established Business
ruSHForD 605 Hanover Ct $195,900 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA Hardwood Floors Walkout Basement
ruSHForD 264 W Park St $279,000
“Historic Carriage House Apartments” - 9 Units Close to Downtown
3 BR, 1 BA 2 Car Garage Adjacent to MN State Bike Trail
PeTerSon - CoMMerCiAl 87 Centennial St $245,000 Great Investment Opportunity 8-Unit Apartment Building Fully Furnished with Appliances
PeTerSon - CoMMerCiAl 318 Mill St $115,000 Ice Cream Parlor and Canoe Rental Close to Bike Trail and Root River
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Monday, September 26, 2016
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
Part-time check-out clerk
Experience working with cash register systems and providing good customer service a plus. Responsibile for scanning and bagging customers’ orders, stocking inventory, assisting customers and general cleaning. Must have a positive customer service attitude and the ability to work on multiple tasks. A typical work schedule will be 12-25 hours per week, working a variety of shifts. Please apply in person at Harmony Foods; Request an application by sending an email to: harmonyiga@harmonytel.net Mail resume to: Harmony Foods, ATTN: Store Manager; P.O. Box 598, Harmony, MN 55939 or go to www.myharmonyfoods.com and click the “EMPLOYMENT” tab and submit online.
Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x
Semcac has an opening for a Part-time Billing Specialist at our Rushford office. Duties include collecting, posting, managing account payments, submitting claims, and following up with insurance companies. Experience in medical billing preferred. Approx. 20-25 hours per week, Mon-Fri. Application and full job description available at www.semcac.org or by contacting Barb Thompson at Semcac (507) 864-8202 or email barb.thompson@semcac.org. APPlicAtion mAteriAlS muSt Be received By SePtemBer 27, 2016. eoe.
Call 507.765.2151 • Fax 507.765.2468
Must have positive attitude and enjoy serving customers. A typical work schedule will be 12-25 hours per week. Must be available for a variety of shifts Monday-Sunday.
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Whether you’re in need of a babysitter or an efficient office manager, you can find the help you deserve by advertising in the Fillmore County Journal Classifieds. And when you’re in search of a better position, our listings can make short work of the situation.
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OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn- x
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Scenic View TownhomeS • Spacious 2 & 3 bedrooms • Attached garages included • Beautiful area • Starting at $505 Income restrictions apply. 507-864-7880 • Rushford, MN www.paramark.us
Indoor storage avaIlable october 1 - aprIl 30
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$10 per lin ft for seven months Storage facility is just outside of Houston,MN If interested call 507-689-4525
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Are yOu AT LeAST 62 yeArS Or BeTTer, hAnDiCAppeD Or DiSABLeD? Lakewood Apartments located in beautiful downtown Chatfield, Mn
• Rent based on income (30%) • Clean, safe, quiet and friendly environment • Off-street Parking and on-site laundry • Heat paid • Pets welcome
Please apply in person at Preston Foods; Request an application by sending an email to: prestonfoods@centurytel.net Mail resume to: Preston Foods, ATTN: Store Manager; P.O. Box 309, Preston, MN 55965 or go to www.myprestonfoods.com and click the “EMPLOYMENT” tab and submit online.
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1964 COMMERCIAL WAREHOUSE NEW LISTING
2XX ½ FILLMORE ST SE, CHATFIELD
TIM DANIELSON
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LANESBORO – New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $99,900 $87,900 CHATFIELD – Commercial lot offering 0.85 acres, city utilities, level, 311 feet of Hwy 30 frontage, ready to build & only couple blocks off Hwy 52. #4062958 $89,900 FOUNTAIN – Large level lot (132’ x 300’) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900
$34,900 #4074052
• 28’ X 60’ Block building with alley access • Concrete floor • 2 Overhead doors • Loading dock door • Service door • Great storage space or shop area • Wired • Room for 6 cars • Includes land and building
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PEACEFUL COUNTRY SETTING
$109,900 #4073435
• 2 Bedroom • 1960 • Walkout • Garage • 0.35 acre • Metal roof • Hardwood floors • Steel siding • Patio • New furnace, Water heater & Septic system • Remodeled bath • Replacement windows • Shared well
$129,900 209 MAIN ST SOUTH, CHATFIELD
NEW CONSTRUCTION!
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2,420 sq. ft. • New flooring • Hardwood floors • Radon mitigation system • Deck • Updated windows & electrical service • Steel siding • Main floor Laundry room & bathroom remodel • LL family room/den • 1 Car garage with room to add 2nd stall
428 HILLSIDE DR SE, CHATFIELD
$310,000 122 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD #4072386
$249,900 #4073229
• 3 Bedrooms on Main • 2 Baths • 3 Car garage • 0.42 acre • Open floor plan • Paneled doors • Large foyer • 2,656 sq. ft. • Custom cabinets • Granite tops • Island • Hardwood floors • Master suite w/walk-in closet • Tray ceiling • Large foyer • Vaulted ceiling • Expand in the lower level • Great location
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL QUEEN ANNE
• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 5,388 sq. ft. • 3 Car garage • Original woodwork • Elaborate craftsmanship • 10’ ceilings • Double staircases • Pocket doors • Ash/Maple/Oak floors • Remodeled kitchen with granite tops & butler pantry • Finished walk up attic • Large corner lot • 2 Covered porches • “Milo White House” (Hazelwood) on the National Register
CUTE DOLL HOUSE WITH IMPROVEMENTS NEW LISTING
235 5TH AVE SE, HARMONY
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage (30’ x 32’) • Main floor living • 9’ Ceilings • Wood floors • New metal roof • Steel exterior • Updated kitchen • Newer windows • Mature trees • Level yard • Nice view • Pole shed (30’x40’) with workshop & 1 car garage
$106,900
#4074674
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths, • 2 Car garage off alley • Main floor laundry • New roof • Covered deck • Updated kitchen with breakfast bar & backsplash • Finished lower level family room with bar area
BRAND NEW – OPEN FLOOR PLAN
WELL MAINTAINED & UPDATED!
NEW LISTING
2.17 ACRES
#4074414
$179,900 45 LIBRARY LANE SW, CHATFIELD #4073199
#4073199
• Commercial building with great visibility in downtown Chatfield • 4,706 sq. ft. ideal for retail/office space • Large display window • Renovated handicap bathroom • New commercial grade carpet • Tons of storage in full basement with concrete floor • Second level offers 2-1 bedroom remodeled apartments
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
MAIN FLOOR LIVING –ONE OWNER
$162,500
PRIVATE IN ACREAGE IN TOWN
1.7 ACRES
468 PLEASANT ST SW, CHATFIELD
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
204 DIVISION ST NE, CHATFIELD
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• Community Room with Big Screen TV and Kitchen • Elevator • Spacious 1 Bedroom Apartments with appliances • Close to City Library, Churches, Downtown and Medical Center
1922 HWY 52 SOUTH, CHATFIELD
NEW PRICE
$224,900
1515 AMCO DR SE, CHATFIELD
#4073199
• 5 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage • 2,732 sq. ft. • 3 Finished levels • Updated windows • Fireplace, • Large wrap around deck • Permanent siding • New roof • Character & Charm • 9’ Ceilings • Private backyard • Natural Gas • City sewer • Shared well • Blacktop Road
$309,900 #4071346
• 5 Bedrooms • 4 Baths,• 3 Car heated garage * 3,522 sq. ft., • Wood floors • Ceramic tile • Fireplace • Private Master w/ceramic shower • 2nd Floor laundry • Main level office • Custom cabinets • 3 Finished levels * Walkout Lower level w/in floor heat • Patio • Mud room
sold
SOLD 2053 VALLEY LANE NE, CHATFIELD D • 3 Car GaSO•L4 baths • 4 Bedrooms 305 MAIN STREET, FOUNTAIN LD• 2,310 sq. ft. • SO• 2 Baths • 3 bedrooms 708 WINONA STLSE, CHATFIELD SOon one D • 4 Bedrooms level • 1.5 Bath • 0.26 399 5TH AVE SE, DOVER • SOLD 104 UNION ST NE, CHATFIELD SOLD 526 1ST ST, FOUNTAIN SO• 2 LBathsD• 2 Car Garage • 4 Bedrooms 1026 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD LD• 3 Baths • Main • 2 Plus bedrooms SO 9003S 80THO AVENUE LDSE, CHATFIELD • 5 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 4,436 sq. ft. • FINGERSON & DONAHOE FIRST • Lot 2, Block 3, 0.38 acres.
BEAUTIFUL SETTING WITH GORGEOUS VIEWS 6.4O ACRES
REDUCED 10K
$109,900
12405 COUNTY 15, HARMONY
#4072126
• 3 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 2,800 sq. ft. • Blacktop Road • Hardwood floors • Ceramic tile • Hot tub • Zone heating • Porch • Pole shed (39’ x 42’) • Horses/Cattle welcome • Approximately 2.5 acres of available pasture/tillable
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208 W. GRant St. SpRing VaLLey • $145,000
408 CenteR St. SpRing VaLLey • $129,900
Beautifully renovated 4 bdrm 2 bath home with all the old world charm with original woodwork, crown molding, maple hardwood floors, & open staircase - with all the modern conveniences with updated kitchen, new cupboards, countertops & center island, and main floor laundry & 1/2 bath. Bedrooms are located in upper level and are all generous in size, walk-in closets, walk-up attic and full bath. The formal dining area has French doors leading to the living room. Steel siding, metal roof and open 3 season porch. This one has it all and is in move-in condition.
Great 3 bdrm, 2 bath home totally renovated, including heated garage with “man cave” and workbench! The electrical has been updated, beautiful back deck and partially fenced yard. The home has beautiful tray ceilings, new eatin kitchen with center island & pantry, main floor laundry, updated bathrooms, open staircase and tastefully decorated color scheme. This property is in “move-in” condition!
22881 Oak Hill dR. SpRing VaLLey • $207,000
Unique log home nestled away in the woods. 3 bdrm, 2 bath home with new mound septic system. You’ll enjoy the peaceful surroundings, beautiful yard and landscaping and the abundance of wildlife. The loft area is home to the master bedroom w/attached bath. The lower level is unfinished and ready for expansion. Updated eat-in kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances. Located in desirable “country” setting.
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$124,900
412 kanSaS St. nw preSton
SOLD!
3 bedrooms • 3 baths • Jetted tub • D/O could be 4th bedroom • Main floor laundry • Living room • Family room • TV room • Enclosed porch • Beautiful landscaping • Private back yard • 2 car attached garage • Perennial flowers
Unlimited potential for this Impressive Victorian • Zoned Residential & Commercial • Previous owners included well-known French Restaurant and B&B • Unlimited potential • 4 bedrooms • 4 baths • Wood floors throughout • Unending character • Gorgeous open staircase • Completely updated mechanicals • High ceilings • Walk-up attic ready to be finished • Endless amount of activities: canoeing, biking, tubing, theater, restaurants, boutiques, parks, breathtaking scenery, golf courses, and much more • This unique opportunity needs to be viewed to appreciate
$89,900
SOLD! $165,000
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116 parkway ave. n laneSboro
SOLD!
Great opportunity to own this building located in a high traffic area in scenic Lanesboro. Opportunities are unlimited. 2 rental units also on 2nd level. Ideal for a retail business. Buy now and be ready for the spring activity.
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106 E. REad avE LeRoy • $64,900 Currently used as rental property (duplex) but could easily be converted back to single family dwelling. 2 hot water heaters and boilers. Original woodwork, hardwood floors, main floor laundry and second entrance to basement for upper level laundry area. Built-in hutches in the dining room, one full bath and one 3/4 bath. Upper level has 2nd kitchen for duplex. Outside staircase for entrance to upper level unit. Single car garage and storage shed.
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26083 Gladiola ln laneSboro (deer ridGe)
Large ranch on 2.76 acres • 4 bedrooms • 3 baths • Main floor laundry • Master bath • Master w/in closet • Open kitchen and dining room • Living room • In-floor heat • D/o • Family room • W/out • Rec room w/bar • Large deck • Enclosed hot tub area • 3 car heated garage • Central vac • Storage shed • Garden area • Move-in ready New
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410 Main Ave S, HARMONY Turn of the century home with charming original woodwork, updated windows, siding, & roof. 20 x 25 patio, covered front porch and nice corner lot. 26 x 32 det heated garage with water makes for a great work space. $99,900
34868 242nd St, LANESBORO Just outside of city limits!
4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home on 2.5 acres. Inviting living space, vaulted ceilings, and 4 season sun room. Wrap around deck to enjoy the views. 2 car attached garage plus 32x34 shed. $244,000
201 Ridgeview Ln, LANESBORO CHuRCH HILL SCHOOL CONdOS Start with a clean slate and design your new home from the floor plan to the finishing touches. 15 ft ceilings, large windows with morning sun and nice views.
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Ideal mixture FOr of crop27 & woods, this property offers rec landYeArS along with income. 40 Acres crop land, approx. 10 acres CRP, 40 acres woods, balance pasture.
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Exceptional views! Custom build craftsman’s style quality home. Generous master bed & bath. Finished LL w/ walk out. 2 car attached garage plus 30 x 40 steel shed with auto overhead door. 2 miles from town.
2606 VILLAGE Rd, BLuFFTON 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home within a block of the Upper Iowa River! Main floor bedroom, bath & laundry. Full unfinished basement. Oversized 2 car garage. Nice deck & large backyard. $127,900.
1120 Matthew St SW, PRESTON
2999 Stateline Rd, CRESCO
Expansive views to enjoy! 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. Hardwood floors and 18’ vault. LL walk out basement with family room & wine cellar. 2.25 acre lot with private walking trail. 2 car detached garage. $178,900
317 Fillmore St. W, PRESTON
418 Preston St. NW, PRESTON
Scenic setting & mint condition! ideal location! 3 4 bedroom home with bedroom, 2 bath view & easy access twinhome with to Root River Trail. walkout basement. Main floor bed, bath Main floor living & laundry. Large deck. Storage shed & plus basement bedroom, bath, office & parking pad. $69,900 storage. 1 car attached garage. $122,500
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140 4th St SE, Harmony 3555 Highlandville Rd, Decorah XXXXX 305th Ave, Harmony 11615 285th Ave, Harmony 314 N Ash St, Mabel 519 W Park St, Spring Valley 107 Zenith St, Lanesboro 15413 Cty Rd 9, Preston 509 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro
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25 Center St. W, Harmony, MN 55939 www.SEMNrealestate.com Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
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Move-in ready home with new kitchen, updated baths, & generous rooms to enjoy! New windows, siding, shingles & decking. Extra deep 24 x 32 garage. The yard is deep and location is super. This turn key home is waiting for you! $95,000
255 2nd Ave NE, HARMONY
$108,500
205 Franklin St. nw preSton
7 bedrooms • 6 baths • wood floors • 10’ ceilings • Updated 1 1/2 story • Main floor master bedroom • Main newer roof • formal living room • formal dining • 2 floor laundry • 2 bedrooms • d/o • Newer roof • Newer furnace • Covered porch • Vinyl siding • Overlooks park • car garage • could be a B&B Close to trail and trout stream
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425 2nd Ave SE, HARMONY Well-maintained with a great layout to fit your lifestyle. Original details with updated windows, siding and roof. Heated garage with workshop. Nice corner lot. $113,000
•W/o lower level • W/up attic • New roof • New windows • Updated electrical
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Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Large kitchen & dining room. 2nd floor bedrooms, bath & hobby room. Garage plus large storage shed. Nicely landscaped with covered front porch. $89,900
Buy now, enjoy this season! Completely done, with space to entertain and take in views. Quality finishings throughout. 2 bed, 2 bath, family room & laundry all on 2nd level. Don’t miss this unit, call today!
Located near Root River and trail system, you will find this quaint little 2 bedroom, 1 bath home. The owners currently use this property as a weekend get away, but it is also very suitable for year round use. Updated electrical, newer furnace and some updated windows. Formal dining and eat-in kitchen with large deck off the back overlooking park-like back yard area. Large 2 car detached garage and back of property is non-buildable so you will not have any “back yard” neighbors, giving you much more privacy. Very affordable property!
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160 4th Ave SE, HARMONY
Backs up to woods! Charming 3 bdrm, 3 bath. Spacious main floor, partially finished basement with walk-out. 1 car tuck-under. $142,500.
400 Main St. SW pReSton • $52,900
location! location! location! 4 bedrooms • 2 baths Large ranch • Open kitchen and dining room • Character throughout • Wood 1.36 acres next to State Bike Trail • Hardwood floors • Large living Formal dining room • Living room • 2 Family rooms • Dead end road • Large open kitchen and dining • Main floor floors • Original woodwork • High ceilings • Built-ins • • Fireplace • Rec room (pool table) • 2 car heated room • Formal dining • Walk-up attic • Lower level family room laundry • Main floor master • Formal dining room • Living room Formal living room • Formal dining room • Main floor garage • New roof • Large lot (.32 acre) • Wet bar • Deck • Covered porch • Newer roof • 2-car garage • Newer • Covered patio • 2+ garage • Storage shed • New windows • laundry • 4 bedrooms • 3 baths • Deck • Covered patio windows • Original woodwork
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Monday, September 26, 2016 4.10 Acres just south of Ostrander on County Road 1. Per Fillmore County Zoning, this is a buildable site. An access road will need to be applied for with the County. Priced to sell!!!
255 4th Ave SE, HARMONY
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A Slice of Country, this acreage. 2 story, 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with original details. The kitchen has been gutted & offers a clean slate for your dream kitchen. Big barn with tack room, electric & water. Garage, grainery & other sheds. Fenced for horses. Great yard with garden & mature trees. $122,500
XXXXX Faith Trail, LANESBORO
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Buildable 2.83 Acre Lot River & bluff view! Septic, electric, and water ready for your dream home! Easy access to Root River Trail.
2.5 Acres on hard surface road. Barn, electric & shared well. $35,000
Move to the country & build! Zoned rural residential ag - bring your animals. Build a cabin or your dream home & relax on the banks of Wisel Creek. 8.38 & 6.37 acre adjoining lots.
100 Elmwood St E, LANESBORO
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XXXXX Cty 15, HARMONY
Unique opportunity to own an inn. Rent single Subdivision with country views and city utilities rooms or suites. Separate owner’s living area at an affordable price. No building permit fees on main floor. Call today! or connection fees in 2016! Harmony is a super place to live, offering the quality lifestyle of a 22 Main Ave N, HARMONY small town with a thriving business district, Located in the heart of Harmony. Commercial space clinic and healthcare facilities. Get $5,000+ cash back/EDA incentive. with 2 side-by-side units. 2 off street parking spots.
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3 lots with 3 great storage sheds with electricity and plumbing. Commercial zoned property. Located in Spring Grove. $63,000. Call 507- 429-5679.
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State of Minnesota Fillmore County District Court 3rd Judicial District Court File No. 23-FA-16-625 Case Type: Dissolution with Children In Re the Marriage of: Samantha Shamrock Kennah Howe, Petitioner and Chad Allen Howe, Respondent Summons Without Real Estate THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: WARNING: YOUR SPOUSE (HUSBAND OR WIFE) HAS FILED A LAWSUIT AGAINST YOU FOR DISSOLUTION OF YOUR MARRIAGE. A COPY OF THE PAPERWORK REGARDING THE LAWSUIT IS SERVED ON YOU WITH THIS SUMMONS. THIS SUMMONS IS AN OFFICIAL DOCUMENT FROM THE COURT THAT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS. READ THIS SUMMONS CAREFULLY. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT, CONTACT AN ATTORNEY FOR LEGAL ADVICE. 1. The Petitioner (your spouse) has filed a lawsuit against you asking for dissolution of your marriage (divorce). A copy of the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is attached to this Summons. There should also be a copy of Petitioner’s Financial Affidavit attached. 2. You must serve upon Petitioner and file with the Court a written Answer to the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and your Financial Affidavit. You must pay the required filing fee. Answer forms and the Financial Affidavit form are available from the Court Administrator’s office. You must serve your Answer and Financial Affidavit upon Petitioner within thirty (30) days of the date you were served with this Summons, not counting the day of service: If you do not serve and file your Answer and Financial Affidavit, the Court may give your spouse everything he or she is asking for in the Petition for Dissolution ofMarriage. 3. Real Property: This proceeding does not involve real property. NOTICE OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING PROVISIONS Under Minnesota law, service of this summons makes the following requirements apply to both parties to the action, unless they are modified by the court or the proceeding is dismissed: (1) Neither party may dispose of any assets except (a) for the necessities of life or for the necessary generation of income or preservation of assets, (b) by an agreement of the parties in writing, or (c) for retaining counsel to carryon or to contest this proceeding. (2) Neither party may harass the other party. (3) All currently available insurance coverage must be maintained and continued without change in coverage or beneficiary designation. (4) Parties to a marriage dissolution proceeding are encouraged to attempt alternative dispute resolution pursuant to Minnesota law. Alternative dispute resolution includes mediation, arbitration and other processes as set forth in the district court rules. You may contact the court administrator about resources in your area. If you cannot pay for mediation or alternative dispute resolution, in some counties, assistance may be available to you through a nonprofit provider or a court program. If you are a victim of domestic abuse or threats as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 518B, you are not required to try mediation and you will not be penalized by the court in later proceedings. IF YOU VIOLATE ANY OF THESE PROVISIONS, YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS BY THE COURT. NOTICE OF PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Under Minnesota Statutes, Section 518.157, in a contested proceeding involving custody or parenting time of a minor child, the parties must begin participation in a parent education program that meets minimum standards promulgated by the Minnesota Supreme Court within 30 days after the first filing with the court. In some Districts, parenting education may be required in all custody or parenting proceedings. You may contact the District Court Administrator for additional information regarding this requirement and the availability ofparent education programs. Dated: August 29, 2016 /s/Samantha Kennah Printed608 with Soy ink N. First St. APT 6 Rushford, MN 55971 Publish 26,3,10
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: October 23, 2008 MORTGAGOR: Sue Ann O’Groske, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 1, 2008 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 368032. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Dated June 21, 2016 Recorded June 27, 2016, as Document No. 408716. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100749500700597043 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: MetLife Home Loans, a Division of MetLife Bank, N.A. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 319 West High Street, Spring Valley, MN 55975 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: R360117000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The East 107 feet of the following described parcel: Outlot 2 in the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec, 33-103-13, being more accurately described as follows: Commencing 7 rods W, of the SE Corner of the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Sec. 33, thence W. 12 rods, then S. 26 2/3 rods, thence E. 12 rods, thence N. 26 2/3 rods to the place of beginning, all located in the City of Spring Valley, Fillmore County, State of Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $61,256.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $56,940.84 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: October 27, 2016 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on April 27, 2017, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: August 25, 2016 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee
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BILL’S GUN SHOP. Buy, sell, trade, and repair. We are your local MUCK BOOT dealer. Hours: 7pm-10pm M-F, Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday by appointment. 1 1/4 miles south of Carimona, 19708 Kava Rd, Preston. 507-765-2762 s10eow- o Wood pallets. All sizes and wood colors. $5 each. Call 507-251-5297. s23tfn-x
Sun., September 25 at 9am - Selling two rings all day. 14-16 hayracks of smalls. Large selection of furniture, anqitues, collectibles, tools, and household items from 2 estates and 2 parties downsizing. For more information, call Spring Valley Sales, 507-346-2183. Listing in the Journal Sun., October 2 at 9am - Selling two rings all day. 15-17 hayracks of smalls. Large selection of furniture, antiques, tools, collectibles and household items from 2 estates and several parties downsizing. For more information, call Spring Valley Sales, 507-346-2183. Listing in the Journal
ONLINE AUCTIONS Sun., September 25, starts ending at 5:30pm Vehicles, Rushford memorabilia, wildlife mounts, holiday items, guns, furniture, antiques and much more! For more info call Darr Auctions & Realty or visit www.darruactions.com. Listing in the Journal
FARM 1350# HAY BALES, NO RAIN, NO WEEDS. Net wrapped. $30 loaded, $35 delivered. Also grain cart for sale: Kinze 1050 grain cart, like new. 507-450-3416 or 507-896-3704. f19,26-o
CENTRAL BOILER certified E-Classic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. More heat. Less wood and time required. Call today! Theobald Heating Solutions 507533-4523. s12,19,26-o THREE FULL BOXES Timbercrest Siding - Colbalt Blue .046. Call (507)251-5879. s19,26-o FOR SALE: Sears Kenmore chest freezer, 15 cu ft. Flash defrost, works good. 12-years-old. Call 507-272-9358.s26-x AKC LAB PUPS: SILVER, CHARCOAL & CHOCOLATE dews/1st Shots/ Worming. Info 715-582-4076 harborlabradors.com (MCN) Skidloader TRAILER Sale: 14,000lb 18’ to 24’ 10,600lb payload. SAVE $400 to $600, limited supply. Electric tilt and Gravity tilt skidloader trailers in-stock, too. Bumper-pull & Goosenecks. H&H and B-B trailers. 8 styles of DUMP trailers. Scissor lift trailers. Prices & info: www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com 515972-4554(MCN)
THANK YOU THE FAMILY OF ROGER RISTAU would like to thank everyone for all the flowers, plants, cards, memorials, and other expressions of sympathy that were shared with us. Thank you to all the staff at Green Lea Senior Living for all the care you gave Roger. Thank you to Pastor Dan Bredberg for the touching service and the women of the September service group for serving the lunch. Thank you to the Hindt -Hudek Funeral Home for their assistance. All is greatly appreciated. Ella Ristau Cheryl, Gary, Lynn and Families t,26-x
WANTED Wanted: Cars, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfn-o
GARAGE SALES REGISTER For Harmony’s Citywide Garage Sales, Oct. 7th & 8th. Info and $5 to HACC PO Box 141, Harmony, MN 55939 by Oct. 3rd to be included on map. g19-26-o LARGE MOVING SALE - Furniture, household items, Christmas items, building supplies, tools, patio furniture, beds, and MUCH MORE!! Sale starts TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th at 12pm-6pm each day, through THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th. Sale will be held on lower level patio and inside lower level. Construction items will be in the garage. 45348 N. Grimsrud Way, Rushford, MN. g19,26-x MOVING SALE - EVERYTHING MUST GO! Dark dining room table with 6 chairs and a leaf, tan/suede seats & backs (grade A condition); 36” Vizio TV, mattress & boxspring, 2 cassette CD stereos, new black rocker recliner (unused), 2 excellent printer/copy/fax machines, various lamps and end tables, portable car starter. September 29, 30, October 1 - 9am-5pm. 115 S Elm St., Apt 10, Mabel, MN. 612240-1508, ask for Joe. g26-x
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Annual meeting Lanesboro Historical Printed with Preservation Association will hold its annual meeting at 12:45 PM on Monday, October 17, 2016 at the Lanesboro Museum. All members 18 years of age and older are eligible to vote Printed on recycled paper at this meeting. Publish 26,3,10
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USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416
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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-16-589 In Re: Estate of Arnold Bigalk, a/k/a Arnold M. Bigalk, Arnold Martin Bigalk, Decedent. NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITON FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on October 25, 2016, at 2:15 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Preston, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument reporting to be the will of the Decedent, dated 01/16/79, and for the appointment of Terry Bigalk, whose address is 115 5th St NE, Harmony, MN 55939, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: Sept. 12, 2016 Matthew J. Opat Judge of District Court NETHERCUT SCHIEBER PLLP ATTORNEYS 32 Main Avenue North I PO Box 657 HARMONY, MINNESOTA 55939-0657 507.886.6131 I Fax 507.886.2711 Publish 26,3
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NOTICES LOOKING FOR CRAFTERS, VENDORS & DIRECT SALES consultant (no flee market or food) for a craft show at Diamond Jo Casino, Northwood, Iowa on October 15 and November 19. Contact lumbreras74@yahoo.com or text 507-273-4963. n19,26-x DIVORCED WIDOWED SEPARATED. Are you ready to step toward a new beginning or know someone who is having a hard time moving on after the loss of a marriage relationship? Join us for a Retreat - October 21-23, 2016. Assisi Heights, Rochester, MN. More info - Call Beginning Experience, 507-261-8248. Email beminnesota@ gmail.com. n26,3,10-o BIG ISLAND RENDEZVOUS ALBERT LEA, MN, SATURDAY , OCTOBER 1st & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2nd - 9:00AM - Free Parking & Shuttle from Freeborn County Fairgrounds Featuring: Colonial Cuisine, Arts & Crafts, Colonial Craft Demonstrations. Live Entertainment including RPR (Formerly Tanglefoot). Visit bigislandfestivalandbbq.org for tickets and information. n26-x DISH NETWORK New flex pack! Select the channels you want. Free installation. Free Streaming. $39.99/24 months. Add internet for $14.95 a month. Call 800/297-8706 (MCAN) LUNG CANCER? 60 or older? If so, you and your family may be entitled to a significant cash award. Call 800/918-0376 to learn more. No risk. No money out of pocket. (MCAN)