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Two coaches into Hall of Fame BY R ICH WICKS
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Two coaches were inducted into the Hall of Fame during the Kingsland Athletic Booster Club (KABC) banquet on April 6, at the Five Wynds Event Centre in Spring Valley. Live and silent auctions, and a raffle, were also held to help raise funds for the booster club’s various donations to the school and community. Brent Kohn was inducted into the Hall of Fame for his many years coaching golf. His wife, Sarah, read a letter from a former athlete, stating, “I’d like to say that Brent was handsdown the best coach I ever had during my time at Kingsland. He was always very fair… whoever put in the effort and was the most qualified got the starting spots… He truly wanted us to be the best that we could be. He taught me the value of being a student-athlete, where student comes before athlete… he wasn’t just teaching me how to be a good golfer, he was teaching me how to be a good man.” Sarah Kohn also joked about the time commitment that Brent’s coaching entailed, telling how she looked forward to the end of golf season so the family could return to normal. In his acceptance speech, Brent told of moving back to this area as a child, and said, “I started golfing when I was 10 years old, on Sundays mornings” at Root River Country Club with his family. His lifetime love of golf has clearly been a family affair, and led him to a coaching career, and many accolades along the way. Cindy Herr was also inducted into the Hall for her pioneering coaching career of girls sports.
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The Mabel-Canton School Board met in regular session on April 11. Members present were Mark Weidemann, Jason Marquardt, Chris Miller, Principal Michelle Weidemann, Board Chair Cristal Adkins, High School Secretary Lynette Donald, Diane Wilder, Traci Livingood, Superintendent Gary Kuphal, and Student representative Payton Danielson. Business Manager Aimee Lake was absent. No members of the public asked to address the board. The board did hear from Tina Swenson and Jill Kleckner regarding mini-grants from the Mabel Legion, and how those funds will be used. The board discussed how best
to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Lizzie Hershberger from the board. Superintendent Kuphal explained that the position can be filled temporarily, until the next general election in November. He said the board has essentially two options for how to temporarily fill the vacancy; the board can simply appoint someone, or the board can ask for interested applicants to apply and then the board would perform a selection process (interviews). After discussion of the time constraints, the board chose to advertise for interested applicants, and interviews will be scheduled after that, as needed. Principal Michelle Wiedemann summarized the open house and presentation that were See MABEL-CANTON Page 2 ➤
Rushford-Peterson reviewing options for former facilities Brent Kohn, left, and Cindy Herr, right, accept induction into KABC Hall of Fame. Photos by Rich Wicks When asked about her career, she said, “I coached everything…volleyball, basketball, track. I helped with softball for one year. There was nothing for girls athletics when I started. We started it and went through the growing pains, as they say. It was an adventure.” Asked what has meant the most to her, Cindy replied, “Extremely talented athletes and really good people. The thing I’m most pleased with is how good they turned out to be as people. I didn’t have anybody who was a glory-seeker. They all
understood it was a team effort. We were like one big family, really.” Cindy’s coaching career statistics include numerous conference and district champion teams, as well as several coachof-the-year awards. She added, “I’m just really honored to be here. I hope there will be more of the female athletes getting inducted as time goes by, because we had many terrific athletes.” Stacey Rath, CEO of the See HALL OF FAME Page 2 ➤
BY K IRSTEN ZOELLNER kirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com
At the Monday, April 15 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting, a number of items related to the former R-P Schools facilities were discussed. Among them, the sale of the former middle school in Peterson and proposals for the former elementary and high school in Rushford. Middle school building sale The potential sale of the former middle school building to the Maplewood Group/Roger Anderson brought forth some further concerns for the district and some comments of frustra-
tion from the board. Anderson’s first attempt to purchase the building last year, which resulted in the district canceling that process, as financing could not be pulled together for the then $115,000 purchase. The board then opened the sale of the building up for bids again and Anderson was once again the high bidder, this time at just $40,000. The second sale came with stipulations regarding a no-extensions final date and the payment of a $3,000 penalty, which was related to the first sale. The inconvenience fee had not been paid as of the board meeting. See R-P Page 9 ➤
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held on April 2 for families of North-Winn students who may consider enrolling at Mabel-Canton. Chris Miller thanked the administration for holding the event, and he stated his opinion that, “It was a great event, and I think it’s something that we could do for anyone… because you got to see the making of Mabel-Canton presentation, the teachers were here, there were tours… it was a good recruitment tool that I thought was
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nicely done.” Kuphal led a discussion about the staffing option of using “Teachers on Call” to find replacements when staff scheduling vacancies need to be filled. Kuphal said he had a positive experience using Teachers On Call at a previous school. He said in his experience, the change was a challenge at first, but he added, “After about six weeks, teachers liked it, subs liked it.” The board voted to use Teachers On Call for the upcoming school year (two board members dissented).
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There was discussion of possibly creating a third lunch period, since it has been noted that some students are waiting in line for a large portion of their lunch break under the current system with just two lunch periods. Superintendent Kuphal and student representative Payton Danielson said they each felt this could be a beneficial change. No action was taken at this time. Superintendent Kuphal updated the board on plans for adjusting the main entrance area of the school, and the nearby offices, to create safety and security enhancements. Traci Livingood asked about the overall reason for this proposed change. Chris Miller said Mabel-Canton has received a grant to help pay for these proposed security changes, and Kuphal said, “There is no mandate at the state that says you must secure your buildings, it just makes sense” to consider these enhancements. Following a long tradition at Mabel-Canton, the board
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received a request from the senior class for days off at the end of the school year. Since senior students were on a class trip at the time of this meeting, they submitted a letter requesting to have May 24 through 30 off. The board approved the request, with the understanding that this is in lieu of any type of “senior ditch day.” The board approved the 2019/2020 school calendar as submitted. Superintendent Kuphal said it had already been shown to staff, as has been the practice in previous years. The board acknowledged with thanks donations from the Mabel-Canton Booster Club, Cougar Paw Winners, Gwen Scheel, and Vivian Vine. The next regular board meeting will be Tuesday, May 21 at 6 p.m. in the media center. The public is welcome at all meetings except special closed meetings. The last day of school is set for May 30, dismissing at 12:15 p.m. Graduation is set for May 31 at 7 p.m.
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booster club, explained that the KABC has an induction ceremony event every other year since 2003, and there are now 18 honorees in the Hall of Fame. She also shared that the KABC does significant fundraising, including bingo, pull tabs, and the auctions at the Hall of Fame banquet event. Stacey said the KABC gives not only to athletic teams, but to other school programs, and even to the community. She said that each head coach is asked to submit a “wish list” annually, for the KABC to attempt to help fulfill. Besides the usual sporting equipment that KABC contributes toward, she shared a list of some highlighted donations from the KABC, including scholarships to graduating seniors, defibrillators for local ambulances, the new gym sound system, a trap shooting simulator, ALICE alert system for sheriff’s department, and band instruments for the music department. Stacey said the Hall of Fame banquet usually raises between $8,000 and $16,000, and she noted that all of the auctioned items are donated by local businesses and individuals. This year’s event had an estimated attendance of 150, and a meal catered by Ody’s Country Meats, desserts by Some Like it Hot, and a cash bar by Rack’s Bar & Grill.
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and now neighbors of the shop, Jeff and Barb Soma. “They’ve just made this so easy and so wonderful,” she said. The Fishers and Meldahls have also been amazed at the support shown to them by other local businesses, many of whom came to the BReaKeRs grand opening on April 6. “That’s been unexpected,” Richard said. Of course, the Fisher’s grandkids are the most impressed with their grandparents’ new business venture. “Our grandkids love us. We own an ice cream shop,” Bonnie laughed. BReaKeRs is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Orders can be placed over the phone, through the walk-up window, or at the counter. To find out more about BReaKeRs, visit them on Facebook or call (507) 886-7263.
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us,” Rhonda laughed. As soon as they arrived home from a joint vacation in January, the Fishers and the Meldahls jumped right in with the renovations. They gutted the building, redid the floors and walls, replaced appliances and cabinets, painted, and more. They added several tables inside the building to provide indoor seating along with the colorful outdoor tables on the patio. A bike rack was also added for the summer months when bikers stop by. Bonnie quit her fulltime job to focus on BReaKeRs, but the other three kept theirs, working weekends and nights to get everything ready for opening. On April 6, BReaKeRs opened its doors to the public with a grand opening that was well attended. The weather cooperated, and it was so busy that there was a line at the counter for most of the day. Since then, business has continued to go well. “We’ve got regulars,”
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By Hannah Wingert When Bonnie Fisher first approached her husband, Kevin Fisher, and her brother and his wife, Richard and Rhonda Meldahl, with the idea of opening up an ice cream shop and deli, they all thought she was crazy. But the idea grew on them, and now the two couples are the proud co-owners of BReaKeRs in Harmony. “The more we got into it, the more exciting it got,” Richard said. The siblings and their spouses had originally been looking to buy houses to flip as a winter project, but couldn’t find anything that appealed to them. The realtor they were working with mentioned that the Sugar Plum House, a small ice cream and gift shop, was on the market, but they weren’t interested. “Food was the last thing everyone wanted to get into,” Kevin said. But Bonnie was hooked on the idea and persistent, soon winning Kevin over, followed by Richard and Rhonda. “They strong-armed
paninis and soups to the menu during the winter months. BReaKeRs is more than just Bonnie, Kevin, Richard, and Rhonda’s project. “Our family’s been amazing helping with things,” Bonnie noted. “Our friends have been helping here too.” While BReaKeRs doesn’t have any official employees yet, Sue Fischer, Mindy Broadwater, and Sheila Meldahl have all been pitching in to help run the shop. Salinah Ritter did the signage for BReaKeRs, and Paula Ritter helped paint. Kevin and Bonnie’s daughter Stephanie came up with the name design, with the four capital letters in BReaKeRs each representing the first initial of one of its four owners, Bonnie, Richard, Kevin, and Rhonda. Bonnie expressed how thankful they all are to the former owners
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Bonnie said. “It’s been busy.” They anticipate that things will pick up even more as they move into warmer weather. “We’re right at the end of the bike trail so we’re anticipating more traffic in the summer months.” Kevin noted. The Fishers and the Meldahls did more than just change the name from the Sugar Plum House to BReaKeRs and renovate the building. They decided not to sell gifts and knickknacks, but they added a deli and cold brew coffees to the ice cream shop which features Bridgeman’s ice cream. The Amish Tours with Rich Bishop are still available for booking at BReaKeRs. They recently added breakfast sandwich options and sliders for kids to their menu after receiving requests from customers. “We’re making improvements off of customers’ suggestions,” Kevin said, adding that they will continue to do so in the future as well. They’ve also been receiving a lot of compliments on the breads that they use for their unique sandwiches such as cranberry wild rice, reuben marble rye, sour dough, and butter croissants. BReaKeRs will be open year round, and so they also have plans to possibly add
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C OMMENTARY Accep-tense By Eric Leitzen Hokah, MN The town I live in recently launched a GoFundMe campaign to help repair a waterfall damaged by last summer’s flooding. Ten miles up the road, it’s not uncommon to see one of the LED billboards advertising yet another person with a medical Eric Leitzen emergency who needs the community to come together for a benefit or raffle or event in order to, you know, live. Now, I could easily spin this into a yarn about how we need to tax the rich and get the money back to the small towns to pay for the basic
needs of food, water, and shelter, along with public works like fixing roads, repairing damages from climate change, and so on... but you’ve heard that from me before. Several times. Probably too many. So let’s take a different look at the situation. Instead of focusing on the how (soaking the rich because they don’t need a yacht to park their other, smaller yacht inside) let’s focus on the why. Why do we, in the small towns and the working class and the day-to-day grind that makes this country function, simply put up with this hot garbage that the rich and connected force on us? Why do we continue to dig into our own quickly-emptying pockets to pay for things that should be covered by government projects or government programs, while the billionaires continue to get even more breaks to hoard their money like that
dragon in the Hobbit movies? Why do we roll over and say, “Here’s the other side of my face for you to stomp on?” We’ve just come to accept things that are, pardon my language, bonkers. We just accept that you need to choose between insulin and rent. We just accept that our food is crammed full of flavor chemicals and extenders. We just accept that the cops in Mayberry now carry Narcan, instead of wondering why so many people are getting hooked on prescription painkillers while the painkiller companies see record profits. As someone who has lived in small towns most of my life, and hated living in the city for the 10 years I did, I think it’s about time the rural areas started working together to demand better treatment. You and I probably won’t agree on everything, and I get that, and that’s fine. But, at the
end of the day, we really have to start looking at the basics of the situation and having the guts to turn to each other, together, and say, “This ain’t working right.” Stop listening to the billionaires who tell you to just work harder while they make a thousand dollars a minute It’s impossible for us all to be Jeff Bezos, and in the long term your odds at replacing him aren’t the best, I’m sad to say. Instead of trying to make sure we step on each other to get the one seat at the top, how about we just get more seats, even if they’re not made of gold? You can probably look at your neighbor and, for some of you, tell yourself you legitimately deserve more than they do, but there should be no instance where you should feel comfortable saying, “Yes, I believe they should die so I can get more.” We should not
accept this situation where we have starving, but also throw away good food, where we have private jets but Flint is still in a water crisis, where people are eating bagels and pizza covered in literal gold but people die because they can’t afford medicine that is marked up 1,000%. Folks in Fillmore County, in Bluff Country, in Greater Minnesota, in every area in the country and the world that isn’t a gated community for the .01%, should be demanding that we aren’t going to put up with this anymore, not because we shouldn’t have to, but because we don’t have to. We have the food, water, healthcare and most of all, the money to make everyone thrive, and if it means a few less golden pizzas being eaten, I’m all for it, no matter what other disagreements we may have. When it’s all over, damn it, we’re both still human beings.
Business of news: Why the press should stop giving mass shooters publicity By Tim Gallagher Alex Teves was born in suburban New Jersey, moved to Phoenix as a youngster, earned his master’s degree in Denver and was shot to death in a movie theater in 2012 in Aurora, Colo., while shielding his girlfriend from a man on a killing spree. About 20 miles away and 13 years earlier, two killers entered a high school Tim Gallagher armed with automatic weapons and a bomb. They killed 12 students and a teacher before killing themselves. This month, we will recognize the 20th anniversary since the Columbine High School shootings, Editorial Cartoon
and Alex’s parents have a simple request for us in the news media: Stop naming the killers. Stop naming all the killers in these mass shootings. Stop giving them the publicity they want. Stop making them famous. Focus instead on those who were killed, the wounded and the heroes. Repeat their names. Tell their stories. Put the attention on those whose lives were taken, not those who took the lives. After Alex’s death, Caren and Tom Teves helped organize a movement called No Notoriety. They understand that news media must report the name of the shooter in the immediate aftermath of the attacks. They also understand that reporters will try to answer the question of why he did it. But after those initial days,
they want the news media to stop repeating the names of the shooters in every story. Focus instead on those who were killed. Put attention on the innocent and not on the guilty. They point to a number of academic studies, as well as growing anecdotal evidence, showing the killers crave the attention they know they will receive for carrying out these horrific acts. Blow away a bunch of people and you’ve written your name in infamy, these killers believe. But if the newspapers quit printing their names, if the cable television stations quit plastering their photos 24/7, they believe they’ve taken away one of the reasons these shooters carry out their attacks. (In a much less serious comparison, Tom Teves noted in an interview with CNN’s
Anderson Cooper that when TV stations quit broadcasting the idiots who ran on the field during a sporting event, the number of these incidents plummeted.) The Teves were in Hawaii when their son was murdered, and it took them almost two days to get to Colorado because of difficult flight connections. Everywhere they went on their journey they saw their son’s killer’s name and photo. On the TV news. In the newspaper. The names and photos of the victims appeared far less frequently. Caren Teves is not naïve. Taking away notoriety is only one step that has to be taken to halt these mass shootings. No Notoriety is well aware that easy access to firearms and the nation’s inadequate mental health system play a major role as well. “Why not focus on the ‘why’ and not on the ‘who’?” she asks. There is some evidence that in the latest mass shooting — at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand — that many media outlets did restrain themselves from giving the shooter and his manifesto the publicity that he sought. These attacks have not stopped since No Notoriety began, of course. And some in the media — notably USA Today — rejected No Notoriety’s call. Editors gave the standard “Where does this stop?” response when writing their editorial. It’s a canned response, but one that is familiar in journalism where principles often smother empathy. But let me tell you what I have noted here in Southern California. Last November, I woke one morning to that dreaded news alert that said a dozen people had been killed in a nightclub shooting in “the Los Angeles area.” Within a few minutes, I learned that the club was in Thousand Oaks, less
than 10 miles from my home. The gunman killed 11 people that night. Sgt. Ron Helus of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office bravely entered the Borderline Bar and Grill to stop him and was killed by friendly fire. In the months since the Borderline shooting, I have noticed a clear distinction in the local coverage. There are dozens of articles about those who died, along with memorials to them and fundraisers for them. Aside from the first few days of stories focused on “Who was the shooter?” and “Why did he do this?” his notoriety is over. You have to do a Google search for his name because it’s just not that well-known. But everyone knows Sgt. Ron Helus. Tim Gallagher is president of The 20/20 Network, a public relations and strategic communications firm. He is a former Pulitzer Prizewinning editor and publisher at The Albuquerque Tribune and the Ventura County Star newspapers. Reach him at tim@the2020network.com.
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C OMMENTARY The “best” people? To the Editor, “I’m going to surround myself only with the best and most serious people. We want top-ofthe-line professionals.” Donald Trump has promised many times to hire and appoint only the “best” people. Let’s see how that’s working out. As of April of this year, seven close Trump associates have entered guilty pleas to a variety of crimes and four of them have been sentenced to prison, with more investigations ongoing. Members of the executive office of the president, the “A Team,” not including Cabinet secretaries, has experienced a huge turnover; 14 resigned under pressure or were fired; 12 resigned. Twelve Cabinetlevel positions have either been fired or resigned. More than any other president in modern history. Twenty-five to 27 high level White House staff obtained their security clearances over the objections of career national security personnel. Tricia New-
bold, an 18-year veteran of the security clearance process who has served under both Republican and Democratic presidents, has testified that she and her colleagues issued “dozens” of denials for security clearance applications that were later approved despite their concerns about blackmail, foreign influence, or other red flags. Donald Trump has 12 senior positions headed by “acting” heads, thereby skirting Senate confirmation. Homeland Security, Small Business Administration and the Secret Service all have heads that are leaving by May 2019. All this is confusing but begs the question: Who is running this country? The best people? The most professional people? If the Trump administration was a corporation with this kind of turnover, he would have been fired long ago. It’s still an option that voters will have soon. Kevin Kelleher Houston, MN
Trump, our sick president To the Editor, A few weeks ago I watched 60 Minutes. It was an interview with Andrew McCabe. After watching it I wondered what was the purpose of the meeting. It must have been to belittle McCabe and to make Trump feel better about himself. That seems to be one of the symptoms of his disorder. At the end of his talk, Trump asked McCabe how his wife felt about being a loser. She had run for some political office and lost. I guess this is something that makes Trump feel good. If I were McCabe, my answer
would have been, “I doubt my wife feels as bad about losing the election as your wife does about hearing about her husband being in bed with other women, one being a porn star and paying them thousands of dollars to shut up. Another answer he could have given Trump would be, “Just hang on for about two years then look into the mirror and ask that guy what he feels like being a loser.” Chances are the guy in the mirror would lie to him. Then I saw Trump in Grand Rapids, Mich., raging like a wildman that he went to the best schools and is one of the smartest men on earth, but he hides his grades from us, tells us how much money he has, about four times what Forbes says he has, then he hides his taxes from us. Then he goes on to brag about his extravagant apartment but doesn’t tell us about low paid help he had to build it and never paid them. I saw this report on Democracy Now! Another of Trump’s symptoms is exaggerating his talents and successes. Wayne Stephas Chatfield, Minn.
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In the April 15, 2019, article titled “Harmony City Council approves 2018 audit report,” it was stated that City Maintenance Director Chris Johnson informed the council that the city’s street sweeper would take approximately $15,000 to fix and $124,000 to replace. It was, instead, Corey Whalen who brought the matter to the council’s attention. We apologize for this error.
In politics, you need priorities By Lee Hamilton It’s been many decades now, but I still remember a piece of advice I got not long after entering Congress. It came in passing from a prominent journalist as we were talking about the bewildering array of issues Congress faced. Every day, he told me, I should ask myself a simple question: “What’s the most important thing Lee H. to be doing Hamilton today?” He was raising what may be the toughest problem in politics, though it’s one you don’t really confront until you take office: what do you focus on at any given moment? Sometimes this is easy to answer. The 9/11 attacks occur, and the whole country turns to the agenda rising from that event. A river floods in your home district, and you put everything aside to deal with the problems created in towns and cities along its banks. But in ordinary times, when we have the luxury of addressing every other pressing issue we face, legislators at all levels of government are confronted each day by a single, uncomfortable question: Am I doing what I most need to be doing right now? For the number of challenges facing policy-makers is simply staggering. Let’s just look at the federal level, and start with the economic ones. At any given time, they’re wrestling with: the economic growth rate; the need to provide broad-based economic opportunity; the perception and often the reality that too many Americans are being left behind;
the challenge that adults today feel less likely to earn as much as their parents, and see a similar fate for their children; the need for investment in schools, hospitals, highways and other infrastructure; annual deficits and a federal debt that has grown out of control; appropriate levels of taxation. Domestic policy challenges are no less daunting: immigration and civil rights protections; the quality and availability of health care; the cost of higher education. Third, there’s a set of foreignpolicy questions that seem without end: climate change; cyberattacks and election meddling; hostile powers like North Korea and Iran; powerful adversaries such as Russia and China; global challenges such as environmental degradation and nuclear proliferation; terrorism; the constant powder-keg of the Middle East. Finally, the political challenges: uncertainty about whether our political system can meet the challenges confronting it; the disintegration of the political center; the weakening of political institutions; the depressing quality of political discourse; the difficulty of arriving at a common set of agreed-upon facts, let alone the possibility of building political consensus; deep political divisions and our inability to negotiate and compromise. This is just a partial list. And even so, it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed. Moreover, these are the same problems we faced last year, and we’ll face them again in 2020. Many are intractable, impossible to solve. The best we can do is manage them, chipping away year by year. In a very real way, the depth and breadth of the many chal-
lenges we face show the depth and breadth of America’s abilities and ambitions. They are a symbol of all we have done and all we are trying to achieve. They also ought to create some sympathy for our policy makers, who sit down with an impossible agenda every day and try to make progress on it. So how do they establish priorities? The plain fact is that you can’t solve problems like these alone. You need to find a lot of people who agree with you about them — and can agree on approaches to resolving them. So it’s not simply a matter of asking oneself, “What do I think our biggest problem is?” It’s also, “What do I think is the biggest problem I can make progress on?” The answer involves the opinions of a lot of other people as well. In short, my journalist friend was on the mark. Maybe the best you can do each day is ask yourself, Am I putting my energy where it ought to be right now? It’s what makes governing such a bewildering, challenging job. It’s also what lies at its heart. Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar of the IU Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years. For information about our educational resources and programs, visit our website at https:// corg.indiana.edu. “Like” us on Facebook at “Indiana University Center on Representative Government,” and share our postings with your friends.
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OBITUARIES Roy Ask Roy Harvey Ask, 101, of Houston, Minn., died April 14, 2019, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston, Minn. Roy was born July 19, 1917, on his family’s farm in Campbell Valley, near Money Creek, in Houston County, Minn. He was the fifth of 13 children of Nor wegia n immigrants, Haakon Karlsen Ask and Karen Annette (Hansen) Ask. His early Roy Ask child hood was spent helping on the family farm. He later worked on several farms in the Houston area. Roy attended Cooper Elementary School in Winona County and graduated from Houston High School in 1935. He graduated from Winona Technical School in 1961 and went on to supplement his farming career with work for the State of MN Department of Transportation. Roy married Blanche Persis Nelson on June 19, 1940, in a garden wedding at Money Creek, Minn. They farmed in the Houston-Sheldon area for 45 years and then moved to Houston where he was involved in many volunteer organizations. He was a member of the Houston County Farm Bureau, Gideons, Sheldon Town Board officer, 4-H leader, SEMCAC driver, Red Cross blood drive program, and was a Sunday School teacher. Roy was a chosen Senior Citizen at the Minnesota State Fair in 2005. Roy was an active member
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of the Houston Baptist Church. He enjoyed woodworking, oil painting, singing, gardening and spending time with family. He taught his family the value of hard work. He is survived by his children: Ahna (Ray) Wheeler, Blaine, Minn.; Paul (Janet) Ask, Fort Gratiot, Mich.; Arlouene (Robert) Pickett, Preston, Minn.; Terry (Sandra) Ask, Houston, Minn.; Faith Ask, Houston, Minn.; Jonathan Ask, Money Creek, Minn.; Miriam (Nathan) Bawden, Rosemount, Minn.; grandchildren: Ryan (Malynn) and Braden (Tina) Wheeler, Sara Knowlton, Stephanie Ask, Marla (Ryan) Rigas, Carla (Ron) Tiernan, Chris and Colin (Jennifer) Pickett, Cassandra (Marti) Waldo, Kim (Ted) Wichelt, Shannon (Scott)Hanson, Parker (Megan) Ask, Breanna Ask, Tyler (Meridith) Krage, Brittany (Seth) Sammons, Alyssa, Alex (Abigail), and Josiah Bawden; great-grandchildren: Paxton and Valentina Wheeler, Zac and Makenna Knowlton, Tyler, Heather, Kirsten Herman, Michael Piper, Ellie, Hannah, and Madelyn Rigas; Morgan, Kathryn, Cooper, Harper and Emma Pickett; Liam and Owen Hanson, Ahnikah, Astoria, and Avan Wichelt; Madison, Mackenzie and Lane Waldo; Augustus Ask; one brother, Lyle of Rochester; and three sisters, Esther Fiene of Gainesville, Fla., Carol Kilstofte of Pueblo, Colo., and Anita Currier of Pittsburg, Kans., and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his his wife Persis, daughters Janice Ask and Carrie (Steven) Krage; son David Ask, and greatgrandchild, Megan Waldo; two brothers, Carl and Walter; and six sisters: Hardy Napstad, Alma
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Eberhard, Florence Votruba, Hazel McElmury, Velma Degallier, Evelyn Millen; and his parents. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on, April 27, 2019, at the Houston Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, April 26, at Hoff Funeral Home in Houston, Minn. Burial will be in the Swede Bottom Cemetery in rural Houston. Memorials are preferred to Houston Baptist Church or Swede Bottom Cemetery.
The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County gone by. She enjoyed teaching Sunday School and making mission quilts (she was the shortest quilter but had the longest reach). Through Bible Study she came to know her Bible very well. She enjoyed visiting with friends – especially Elaine, Alma and Lois. Florence is survived by two nieces, Helen Overbobe and Ardis Nelson, and a number of extended family members. She was also very close to the Gene Johnson family, who called her “Granny Florence” or “Florency.” She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Elmer, and half sisters Amanda Slinde and Helma Jorpeland. The funeral service was held on April 15 at 11 a.m. at Whalan Lutheran Church, with Pastor Patricia Hinke officiating. Visitation was from 10-11 a.m., with burial at Whalan Lutheran Church. A special thank you to the Good Shepherd Staff for the loving care she received. Florence would tell everyone she saw how good they were to her and how much she enjoyed visiting with everyone and participating in all of the activities they provided.
November 11, 1959, in Owatonna, Minn., to Raymond and Eleanor (Mickelson) Freerksen. He attended Dodge Center schools, then moved to Texas for five years. He later moved back to Dodge Harold Lyle Center and Freerksen worked for Duane’s Siding and Roofing for many years. Harold made his home in Harmony and worked for his brother Rob, at Rob’s Siding and Roofing. Harold enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews. He also loved to go fishing. He will be deeply missed. Harold is survived by his sister, Doris Trahms of Mankato, Minn.; brothers Kenneth (LaVonne) Freerksen of Kasson, Minn., Roger (Shelia) Freerksen of Dodge Center, Minn., Michael (Gayle) Freerksen of Dodge Center, Minn., Robert (Kim) Freerksen of Harmony, Minn., Dennis (Kim) Freerksen of Little River, Tex., and Brian Freerksen of Owatonna, Minn.; many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by
Florence Eleanor Edwardson Florence Eleanor Edwardson, 92, died peacefully at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford on April 7, 2019. Florence was born January 30, 1927, to Peter and Isabel (Odland) Edwardson. She was a lifelong member Florence of Whalan Edwardson Lutheran church and had a strong faith. Florence grew up in the Whalan area, living both on a farm and in Whalan. She cared Harold Lyle Freerksen for her mother, who had taken ill, Harold Lyle Freerksen, 59, of for several years. Florence bab- Harmony, Minn., passed away ysat for several families, being a Thursday April 11, 2019, in “favorite” babysitter to all because Chatfield, Minn. See OBITUARIES Page 7 ➤ of her kindness and energetic Harold Lyle Freerksen was born way with kids. She would often take them on walks in the woods to see what they could discover. Her love of animals and being outdoors brought her to her next job, which was working at the Johnson mink ranch. She was a 31872 State Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN very devoted rancher, working year around in the elements. She was especially proud when she Lunch following learned to vaccinate the mink Quilt Tickets will be on sale for the drawing at our and learn how to drive the “big” tractor. She continued at the Meatball Dinner in October. mink ranch for almost 30 years, hardly ever missing a day of work. In 2001, Florence started Come join us for a great time of fun and fellowship! working at Cedar Valley Resort. 7th Annual Cowboy Church Musicians Concert/Jam Between tasks, she enjoyed talkSunday, April 28, 2019 • 3:00pm ing to guests from all over the the at the Fountain Community Center in Fountain, MN. U.S. Sponsored by Fountain United Methodist Church. Thrivent Florence enjoyed writing and members will provide action teams. wrote two children’s books with original stories, poems and illus- Featuring: Country, Bluegrass and Gospel Music performed by many talented cowboy church musicians. A freewill offering will be trations. She also composed an original song and had it pub- taken. A portion of the offering and all non-perishable food will be lished. What wonderful keep- donated to the Fillmore County Food Shelf. sakes! Florence also loved to read, Refreshments will be sold by the Fountain United Methodist Women. garden, and reminisce about days
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, 7:30pm, First 9-11:30am and 7pm, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, use side Presbyterian Church, Mill St.* door on Newburg.* 7:30pm, Pioneer Jessie St.* 9am-12pm and FRI., APRIL 26 Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.* 1-4pm, 525 Washington St. NW.* 7:30pm, Pioneer WEDS., APRIL 24 Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.* 10-11am, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Scotland Presbyterian Church, Canton. Center. 507-272-3731.* SAT., APRIL 27 507-251-0520 for information.* 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson.* 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, 1-1:45pm, Coffee Street Fitness Center, Preston. 507-272-3731.* 10am-12pm, First Lanesboro. 507-272-3731.* Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, Mabel. , , 5pm, Canton Community Center. Come 8pm, Bethlehem 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson.* Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or join us, looking for new members. (507) 765-2518.* THURS., APRIL 25 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, SUN., APRIL 28 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. Mabel.* 507-272-3731.* 6pm, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. 9am. Community discussion, Spring Valley Main St. & Hwy 52.* Clara House, Harmony.* Public Library.
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10-11am, Scotland Presbyterian Church, Canton. 507-251-0520 for information.* 1-1:45pm, Coffee Street Fitness Center, Lanesboro. 507-272-3731.* , 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Preston.* , 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*
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his parents and two brothers, James and Alvin. A funeral service took place on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at 4 p.m. at the Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 25 South Street SW, Dodge Center, Minn. 55927. Visitation was from 2 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. To share a special memory or condolence please visit www. czaplewskifuneralhomes.com. Blessed be his memory. Harley Ferdinand Goede Harley Ferdinand Goede, 95, of Houston, died Sunday, April
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14, 2019, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab. Harley was born January 9, 1924, on the family farm near Houston on South Ridge, to Ferdinand and Minnie (Selke) Goede. He attended Loretta School on South Ridge, graduating from the Houston County eighth grade. On February 21, 1947, Harley married Violet Wilson in Houston. The couple farmed in Harley Goede the South Ridge area for 42 years, retiring in 1989. Harley took pride in rais-
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ing crops, shorthorn beef cattle, and hogs. Following retirement, he took a job at Valley High Golf Course near Houston and he and Violet found a new love of golf. He enjoyed reading, cooking and gardening – taking great pride in his strawberries and beautiful flowers. Harley was a member of Cross of Christ Lutheran Church. Over the years, he served on the church council, sang in the choir, counted the weekly offering, and volunteered countless hours in the construction of the church. He is survived by two children, Sharon Goede-Hass of Houston, Minn., and Robert Goede of Minneapolis, Minn.; two grandchildren, Sonia (Michael) Tendrich of Lakeville, Minn.,
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and Karl Hass of Minneapolis, Minn.; two great-grandchildren, Lauryn and Megan Tendrich, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Violet in 2014, his parents, and three sisters, Adeline Witt, Wilma Meyers and Fern Tracy. A celebration of Harley’s life took place 11 a.m., Thursday, April 18, 2019, at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, with the Reverend Linda McPeak officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to the service. He was laid to rest at Stone Church Cemetery. Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service – Houston assisted the family with arrangements. Please share a memory of Har-
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ley, sign his online guestbook and view his video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com. Frederick (Fred) Kuhn Frederick (Fred) M. Kuhn, 71, passed away April 7 in a care center in Red Wing. Fred was born April 12, 1947, in St. Paul, Minn., to Frances and Erma Kuhn. Fred went to school in Spring Valley. He then enlisted in the Navy, and after four years he returned to Spring Valley to continue his employment at Matt’s Body Shop. He then worked for Good Year Tires in Rochester. Fred worked for many years See OBITUARIES Page 8 ➤
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Dorothy was born August 1, 1937, near Spring Grove, Minn., to Arnold and Bernice (Erickson) Wiste. She attended Spring Grove Schools. At a young age she started doing housecleaning and babysitting. On January 21, 1956, she married Odell Treangen in Spring Grove. They resided in Dorothy Mabel and in Treangen 1962 moved to Odell’s family farm south of Mabel. In 1970 she started a daycare and took care of area children for over 30 years. Odell passed away on April 11, 1998. In 2009 she moved to Spring Grove and in 2012 she became a resident of Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Waukon. She was a member of the Mabel First Lutheran Church and the Mabel American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed shopping, trips to the “boat,” baking, and feeding the birds. Dorothy is survived by two sons, Dan (Lori) of Waukon and Daryl of Decorah; grandchildren Christina (Jon) Williams, Lucas and Casey Treangen, Alicia Treangen, Laura Kos (Andy Orvella), Brittany (John) Bodensteiner, Cheyanne Treangen, and Shane Treangen; step-grandchildren Jill (Dave) Butler, Joel Ashbacher, Brandan (Shauna) Ashbacher; great-grandchildren Austin Williams, Isabella Kos, Karter Kos, and Nash Treangen; step greatgrandchildren Taylr, Clayton, and Margaret Wacker; Kevin, Breelyn, and Irelyn Ashbacher; Axel Orvella; one step great-greatgrandchild, Addison Mahan; a brother, Arnold (Naomi) Wiste, Jr. of Austin, Minn.; sisters-inlaw Carmona Wiste of Spring Grove, Bonnie Wiste of Austin, and Marlys Wiste of Rochester; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Bernice; her husband, Odell; a son, Mark; brothers Arvid, Orin, and Dale; and sisters Ione Treangen, Alvina Vongroven, and Betsy Sand.
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selling cars for Kuehn Motors in Spring Valley and Rochester, until he retired in 2011. He is survived by one son, Richard (Chet) Kuhn; five sisters: Fran K r i e g e r , Frederick Kuhn Marilyn (Ron) Walterman, Barb (Bill) Fate, Debora (Jon) Spence, Gail (Ed) Hogan; and one brother, Wayne Schirmer. He is preceeded in death by his parents and one sister, Amy Dawson. Burial will be April 26, 2019, at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., at 10 a.m. A celebration of life will be held at the Spring Valley VFW from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. Bob H. Lane Bob H. Lane, 69, passed away at home in rural Chatfield on, Tuesday evening, April 9, 2019. Bob was born December 26, 1949, to Lyle and Olive (Broadwater) Lyle. He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1967. On February 1, 1980, Bob married Cheryl Severson in Chatfield. Bob had a liking to El Caminos and collected baseball cards. He enjoyed playing softball and played into his 50s. Bob is survived by his wife Cheryl, and sons Jason (Colleen) and their children Ella and Lyle of Chatfield, Matthew (Chanda) of Rochester and Matthew’s children Sabrena, Hunter, and Olivia. To share a condolence with the family please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com.
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Funeral services were held 11 a.m., Saturday, April 20, 2019, at Faith Lutheran Church in Blackhammer, with the Rev. Elliott Malm officiating. Burial took place in the Mabel Lutheran Cemetery. A luncheon followed at the Mabel First Lutheran Church. Visitation was 4-8 p.m. Friday, April 19 at the Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel and one hour prior to services. Rachel Vatland Rachel A. Vatland, age 81, of Mabel, Minn., died Monday, April 15, 2019, at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, Wis. Rachel was born April 11, 1938, in Rushford, Minn., to Marvel and Eva (Highlan) Sandsness. She graduated from the Rushford High School, attended Luther College for a year, and then the Winona Business College. She worked in Rochester for a short time. On March 19, 1960, she married Blaine Vatland at the Highland Prairie Lutheran C h u r c h . Rachel Vatland They farmed in Newburg Township. She worked at Control Data in Spring Grove for a short time, then helped around the farm. Blaine passed away March 9, 1998. She had been a resident at the Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove for the last 11 years. Rachel was a member of the Garness Trinity Lutheran Church. She enjoyed cooking, baking, entertaining family and friends, church circle group and card club. She had a green thumb for growing flowers and plants. During her time at Tweeten Care Center, she enjoyed her daily activities (especially Bingo) and visits/activities with local youth groups. Also, knowing what her grandchildren were involved in was VERY important to her. She was extremely proud of all of their accomplishments! Rachel is survived by her children Kevin (Joanie) of Mabel, Karen (Richard) Morreim of Spirit Lake, Iowa, and Rebecca (Ted) Phillips of Spillville, Iowa; grandchildren Luke (Teri), Laura (Cory Vickerman), Josh, Travis, Lydia, Shelby, Ally, Lilly, and Johnny; great-grandson Trevor, a sister, Elizabeth (Jerry) Olson of Mankato; brother-in-law Walter (Darlene) Thompson of Winona, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Blaine, two grandchildren, Jacob and Mary; a sister, Mary Thompson; and a brother, Edmer Sandsness. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at the Garness Trinity Lutheran Church in rural Mabel, with the Reverend Leonard Liptack officiating. Burial will be in the Garness Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, April 22 at the Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel and one hour prior to services at the church.
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ATV trail proposal at Rushford and Peterson On Saturday, April 6, four state directors of ATVAM (All Terrain Vehicle Association of Minnesota) visited Rushford to meet with Officers of the local Bluff Country ATV Club and discuss a proposed ATV trail referred to as the Rim Trail. The proposed and most desired trail alignment would be within the beauty of forested bluff land that overlooks the Root River between Rushford and Peterson. The Rim Trail is a loop design and would follow a lateral contour of the bluff shoulder to eliminate erosion and be located a repectful distance from any housing, livestock or sensitive natural areas. “No productive farm land would be infringed upon,” noted a club spokesperson, “and the primary aim of the trail route would be to provide a safe, family oriented, and stunning visual experience for area residents and for visitors.” When built, the trail would be added to the Grant-in-Aid (GIA) maintenance program that is funded by ATV Licenses and Registration fees. The local BCATV Club members would provide the volunteer labor to build and maintain the Grant-in-Aid trail under the same rules that the Valley Crest Snowmobile Club trails. The two trails would not follow the same route because much of the snowmobile trail is across productive farm land during the growing season. ATV trails are open from the first Saturday in May to November 1, and do not interfere with deer hunting. Much of the discussion focused on the need for an ATV trail, and the impacts to the local economy and current residents. It was stated that there are more than 311,000 registered ATVs in Minnesota. The vast majority of trails currently are in the national and state forests of Minnesota’s NE Region. Another large portion exists in central Minnesota’s forests and lake counties. There are well over 1,400 miles in northeast and central Minnesota, while southeast Min-
nesota has only 54 miles of state or GIA club ATV trails. It is apparent that local ATV riders don’t have much opportunity and few “visitor” riders choose to come to southeast Minnesota for limited riding. They prefer to stay over and ride two or more days. According to economic studies, the average ATV day trip rider spends $289 per day, while the average “stay trip” riders spend $332 per day. In 2016, this produced over $8 million in the northeast, $4.5 million in the northwest, $3 million in central Minnesota, and less than $1million in the southest. The number of miles of trail means an increased number of riders that stay longer and spend more money. This money goes directly into businesses and workers but also has indirect and induced income benefits to the community and state treasuries. The overall assessment of the discussion revealed the following: there is certainly a need for a more equal number of trail opportunities; the large resident ATV ownership would use trail experiences as a method of appreciating natural beauty; and a trail of such unique quality as the proposed Rim Trail would produce immense economic benefits for the local economies that embrace it. One of the ATVAM directors commented that he believed there would not be another trail like it in the midwest. The next steps are to keep introducing the concept to civic groups, continue to meet landowners for permission/lease participation to define the trail route and explain the liability protection, define the in-town routes/parking areas, work with other trail user groups to generate a multiplier effect for more natural surface, outdoor recreation trails (hikers, single-track bikers, equine riders, birders, water-trail users, etc.). It was noted that more activities create even more activity and increase the economic impact and community involvement.
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“It’s considered a confidental matter sharing concerns about person’s financial abilities,” noted Superintendent Chuck Ehler, regarding the current status of the sale. Down payment and penalty checks were presented to the district and held. “At the present time, we’re still waiting. You’ve been patient and more than fair. It’s time to move forward with it.” “I don’t know what to say,” said Board Chairman John Linder. “Typically, when you bid on property, you have your finances lined up.” Ehler noted Anderson had seen delays in financing, noting Anderson had been “banking on something” that didn’t come to fruition in time. “One problem; we passed up an opportunity to sell this building nine months ago. The bid was upped and forced the other out,” responded Linder. “Now, we have a situation where it may have cost us money. He was given a hard date. That date has come and gone.” “I was under impression that
the penalty or inconvenience fee was to be paid immediately. I would like to see that immediately,” said Board Director Chris Grindland. Director Bonnie Prinsen went a step further noting the checks, including down payment, should be deposited. “If there’s something I want to buy, it’s more than paper. There’s an expectation; you get checks and they go in the bank. It’s frustrating.” Director Jeff Michel questioned Anderson’s reliability. “How do we know he’s going to come up with funds? Personally, I don’t trust him.” “If this was the first time, maybe, but, we’ve heard so many stories and there’s been so many extensions,” added Linder. “Here we are, nine months later and we’re still talking about it. This is basically what you’d pay for a new truck and you can’t come up with financing in nine months?” Grindland suggested waiting until the proposed closing date of April 26 and if nothing happens by then, the district refrain from entertaining anything further from Anderson, as well as returning only the
Monday, April 22, 2019 down payment check, not the penalty check. Director Kathy Wade made a motion of the same, adding a 5 p.m. deadline on April 26. It was seconded and approved unanimously. There are other options being explored for the site. Hiawatha Valley Education District conducted a site visit April 16. Ehler expressed wanting an indication by HVED prior to the May 20 meeting, so the board can take swift action on it. The Facilities Committee has recommended the district continue to seek Request for Proposals (RFP) for redevelopment of the former elementary and high school facilities. According to Ehler, some parties have expressed interest in the site and the parameters are in place to roll out for proposals. Proposals are due in June and will be reviewed at the June 17 board meeting. Ehler also noted he’d reached out to the City of Rushford, which had submitted a proposal for purchase of the site. The city is maintaining its proposal as written. Prinsen suggested a press release be distributed “far and wide,” putting out the call for
Peterson considers revised ordinances By Kirsten Zoellner Minnesota Basic Code, a comprehensive document of ordinances for cities under a certain population size, has been revised and the City of Peterson is in the process of reviewing the changes to determine whether or not to adopt the changes and which of its own ordinances to leave in place. The 2019 document for the city in particular is designed for cities under a population of 500 and covers the majority of potential issues that may arise. The would repeal the 2014 ordinances previously adopted by the city. In Peterson’s case, a handful of additional ordinances, including recently those recently passed on property noncompliance/junk vehicles and discontinuation of utility services for non-payment, would need to be retained. With the Basic Code, Peterson is allowed to adopt its own fines and fee schedules. Clerk Chris Grindland suggested starting the conversation with the city’s attorney and with League of Minnesota Cities representatives. A discussion of the findings will be held at the May 8 council meeting. The city is also considering
adoption of the new Floodplain Ordinance. The document has been reviewed and a public hearing on the ordinance will be held May 8, at 5:30 p.m., at city hall. A new website and tourism brochures are out and generating some excitement for the city. The brochures are up locally and will be distributed to Explore Minnesota and to Root River Trail Town cities. The previous two city websites will be taken down within two weeks. Councilor Loren Rue brought forth a “blank paper” idea to the council; an addition to the agenda. He suggested the council take a look at ideas and needs for the city and prioritize them, with the council and public works adding their own ideas. “We need to prioritize and start working on things, so there are things in place for future mayors and council so they don’t need to start from scratch,” stressed Rue. “We need to review and define it.” Rue suggested prioritizing could help set up things that could be done prior to the projects. It was motioned and approved to have Public Works Director Rick Lee attend all future meetings.
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Grindland also gave an update on action on recently passed ordinances. Disconnection notices have been sent out and if left unpaid, disconnections will take place after April billing. Likewise, those receiving noncompliance notices for vehicles were given until the snow melt to remedy their situations. Enforcements were scheduled for April 15. “The ordinance has been successful,” said Grindland. “People are taking steps to move their vehicles.” In other news, the city listened to Allyson Christian regarding plans for a Cancer Awareness Fundraiser which could become an annual event. The event honors Christian’s father, Steve Lee, who is battling cancer. This year, all funds would be split between his needs and for cancer research. In future years all funds would be directed to cancer research. Christian and her siblings are currently proposing a full day’s worth of events. They are considering a cycling event from Peterson to Whalan, entertainment, community barbecue, bag toss tournament, kickball tournament, outdoor family movie, and citywide rummage sale with proceeds to cancer research. Due to the amount of events planned, city approval is needed. “He’s never one to take help and his one request was that half goes to cancer research. If things go well, we’d like to make it a semi-annual event. After he leaves us, we’ll continue on the legacy.” The city saw no issue with the event being held at the former middle school and ballfield grounds. It is tentatively scheduled for June, perhaps the
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RFPs. “We need to cast a wider net,” said Linder. “The city’s proposal is demolition.” Linder also questioned the proposal stipulation that potential developers work with the city. “Are we in a position to enforce it? We’re getting into an area that’s not ours and it’s a dangerous position. They’ll have to work with the city no matter what.” Director Joyce Iverson, who initially made the request of cooperation with the city, expressed a concern that a developer may purchase the site, but that plans aren’t followed through and the building remains as is. “I’m just afraid it’s going to sit longer and it’s going to be done piecemeal.” It was noted that once the site is sold, the matter is out of the hands of the district, but that the city would have to approve any zoning and would have to approve a development plan, which would carry its own requirements. “You can always put it out there. If you don’t get suitable ones, extend it,” added Ehler. The board unanimously approved publishing a RFP immediately with the deadline
remaining June. In other news, Ehler updated the board on a study by HVED regarding their search for a new home office location. Currently, the home office for the education district is in Winona, with centers in Wabasha and Caledonia, as well as satellite sites such as Lanesboro School District’s autism center. “Right now, they’re struggling to find a central location,” he added, noting HVED serves 13 school districts from the region. “They hired a firm to study the needs and that will be shared with you next month. They haven’t come to clear cut decision, but everyone needs to be able to utilitze that facility.” The decision will impact all 13 participating school districts, as all 13 districts would have to approve a levy to fund the new central location. The former R-P Middle School could serve as a temporary fix to the overflow issues HVED is having until a decision can be made on a new location. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Monday, May 20, at 5:30 p.m., in the forum room. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Rushford Village looks to future water study options By Kirsten Zoellner The Tuesday, April 16 Rushford Village Council meeting was a repeat of recent conversation with the bulk of discussion centering around a potential study by City Engineer Bolton & Menk. The goal of the study is to determine options to address water issues in south Rushford. Winter melt and runoff led to a recent community effort to drain culverts and divert water, but some flooding damage was reported. Mayor Gordon Johnson noted engineer Derek Olinger had conducted a walk-through of the area and intends to have a recommendation for the study at the May 7 council meeting. Olinger will also be present for the citywide road tour the council and Public Works have scheduled prior to that meeting. South Rushford resident Douglas Fowler, who was present at the April 2 meeting to voice his concerns over water issues, recommended residents be provided an opportunity to communicate with Bolton & Menk engineers. “We need to have input so we can take
action,” he said. It was also clarified by Fowler that flooding occured in his garage and 30% of his home’s living space. Johnson indicated that at some point, there will be opportunity for community input. “The council will review the proposal and make decision on how to proceed,” said Johnson. “Had actions not been taken, it would have been worse. The dollar signs will dictate a lot of what we can do. Your point is well taken and doesn’t fall on dead ears.” The question of who pays for what was raised in regards to flooding mitigation. Johnson indicated that there are districts for various projects, but that cost breakdowns wouldn’t be determined until options were decided. “It’ll be a decision based on facts,” said Johnson. “Is it the responsibility of maybe the whole city? To some part, yes. We all have responsibility to certain areas. There will be plenty of opportunity for those questions to be asked and answered.” Community Economic Development Associates will be www.traditionspreston.com 1-507-765-3837 E.O.E
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Preston’s Board of Appeal and Equalization By Karen Reisner Brian Hoff represented Fillmore County at the Preston’s local Board of Appeal and Equalization during the April 17 city council meeting. Hoff gave an overview of property values. Residential values increased in the city of Preston based on a sales study, as did values in most other cities in the county. The total estimated market value increased 5.76% to $107,887,400 in Preston. New construction in Preston in 2018 totaled $310,500. No one from the public challenged their assessed values. Veterans home City Administrator Joe Hoffman said the federal application for the veterans home was submitted March 29. The three applications
from Minnesota (Preston, Montevideo, and Bemidji) were the fifth, sixth, and seventh submitted this year. There also are 15 applications from last year that have not been funded that may be ahead in line. This cycle there is $150 million of federal funding available. A non-public meeting is planned with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs in Preston in May. Harry Kerr, representing the Minnesota Military Order of the Purple Heart, was present to give background on this organization and to present the idea of Preston becoming a Purple Heart City. He explained the process involved in See PRESTON Page 11 ➤
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Fillmore County Sports By Paul Trende Fillmore Central > Head Coaches: Aaron Mensink (girls), Brad Holten (boys). 2018 finishes: Girls were TRC and Section 1A champs, State Runner-Up (by one stroke to Lac Que Parle Va l l e y ) ; boys 10th at TRC, 7th at 1A Meet. ReturnPaul Trende ees (girls): Madison Scheevel (Sr. > state 6th place, 2nd at 1A, 4th at TRC), Taylor Bushman (Jr. > 6th at 1A, 9th at TRC), Keanna Weedman (So. > 11th at 1A, 10th at TRC), Hailey HeinsLange (Jr. > 13th at 1A, 7th at TRC). Returnees (boys): Cory Brown (Jr.), Jake Fishbaugher Madison (8th), Jay Scheevel Bissen (Sr.), Riley Lange (So.), Landon Nevalainen (So.). Notes: Fivetime defending Section Champ girls lost two of Taylor four state Bushman scoring golfers in AllState Grace Miller (state 3rd place, 1A Champ, TRC Champ) and Cailey Rindels (8th at 1A). Scheevel, a three-time top ten finisher at state, is primed for a sixth shot at Becker. Bushman, Weedman, and Heins-Lange also have state cred. The boys graduated top guy Carter Nevalainen (2018 state participant, 4th at 1A, 9th at TRC). Kingsland > Head Coach: Brent Kohn. 2018 finishes: Boys were Section 1A Champs (state participant), 3rd at TRC Meet; girls were incomplete. Returnees (boys): Wyatt Pruter (Sr. > 5th at 1A, 4th at TRC), Nick Wernimont (Sr. > 13th at 1A), Nathan Lund (Jr.), Gregg Hubka (Sr.). Returnees (girls): Madeline Moore (Jr. > 14th at TRC), Kylie Welch (So). Notes: The boys return four of five state guys, but graduated top golfer Simon Broadwater (1A 2nd Wyatt Pruter place, 2nd at TRC, three-time state entrant). Girls return top two, but will be incomplete again. L-A/R-P > Head Coach: Luke
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Three County Teams Take on Chatfield Invite
Chatfield has had some trouble orchestrating its annual track and field meet over the years. The event has been hit or miss per weather. On a most decent 2019 April day (60s finally), the Gophers hosted RPH and LFCMC along with D-E and L-A. The Tro-Cane boys/girls had a meet high ten total first place finishes, five second places. Junior Triton Meldahl led the way with a hat trick of firsts (110-H, L-Jump, T-Jump), the only competitor to do so in individual events. Kjersta Hinz (100), Emma Geiwitz (L-Jump), Kaitlyn Beiberdorf (T-Jump), Kaleah Davis (Shot), Ricky
Buchanon (800), Mitchell Ledebuhr (3,200), and Ben Wieser (Shot) also won events. Taking second were Allison Papenfuss (200), Hinz (H-Jump), Alayna Helgemoe (T-Jump), Tyler Rislov (3,200), and the girls 4x200 (Helgemoe, Jaelyn Connaughty, Geiwitz, Jenny Albrecht). Wieser (Disc), Ledebuhr (1,600), and Connaughty (100-H) added thirds, Geiwitz (400), Rislov (1,600), and Albrecht (L-Jump) fourths. RPH’s boys had two guys in the top four of all of the 800, 1,600, and 3,200. Relay teams highlighted the LFCMC team effort. Four of eight took first. The Burros had eight total firsts and eight seconds (three were in one event). The boys 4x200 (Ben Snyder, Josh Peters, J.T. Rein, Carson Kiehne), 4x400 (Snyder, Carson Schwichtenberg, Peters, Kiehne), and 4x800 (Ben Eversole, Jake Gathje, Carter Clarke, Tyler Raaen), the girls 4x200 (Alida Berg, Emma Breitsprecher, Kammry Broadwater, Brielle Ruen) were the relay winners. Hurdler-extraordinaire Emma B. (100-H, 300H) added two individual firsts. Greysen Higbe-Hurrah (P-Vault) and Sydney Taylor (Disc) also won events. Ruen (400), Taylor (Shot), Allison Freese (P-Vault, tie), Addie Miner (P-Vault, tie), Madison Simon (P-Vault, tie), Tyler Raaen (400), Jayce Kiehne (1,600), and the girls 4x800 (Halle Norby, Katelyn Kleiboer, Jersey Ristau, Katelin Prinsen) took second. B-Ruen (200), Prinsen (800), Miner (3,200), and Higbe-Hurrah (H-Jump) added thirds, Clarke (800) and Peters (L-Jump) fourths. Chatfield had just four firsts but 13 seconds. Tessa McMahon (1,600), Aletta Strande (3,200), Lauren Cole (H-Jump), and Jack Tuohy (400) won events. Abbi Gillespie (1,600) and Bea Martin (3,200) had seconds, as the Gopher girls swept first and second in the 1,600 and 3,200. Becca Fox (100-H, 300-H), Ann Warren (H-Jump, tie), Silja Erickson (Disc), Chance Backer (100), Ben Muller (200), Ethan Ruskell (300-H), Manny Perez (T-Jump), the boys 4x100 (Carson Larrabee, Gage Tuohy, Jared Baker, Perez) and 4x200 (Backer, Baker, J-Tuohy, Muller), the girls 4x100 relay (Alyssa Baum, Rylee Burnett, Joanna Salerno, Cole) also took second. Backer added a third (200) and a fourth (H-Jump, tie). G-Tuohy (200) added a fourth. Teams scored were not kept for the event.
Bulldogs Ride Sophomore Pitcher to 3-0 Start
Last year, GMLOK softball won four games. Through three games this year, behind sophomore pitcher Lily Hughes’ 42 strikeouts, the Bulldogs (now in the SEC) are 3-0. On backto-back nights, John Fenske’s girls downed Southland and then Alden-Conger/GlenvilleEmmons. The Rebels fell 12-5.
Hughes went the distance (7 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 13 Ks, Win). Sophomore Zoe Scrabeck had GMLOK’s biggest hit (2-3, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R). Liz Jacobsen (2-4, 2B, RBI, R) also had two hits. Masie Voigt (1-3, 2 RBI, 2 R) and Sydney Eickhoff (1-4, 2 RBI, R) each drove in two. All nine Bulldog starting hitters scored, and seven had an RBI. A-C/G-E then fell 3-0, as Hughes authored her best career varsity effort (7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 15 K, Win). GMLOK had just seven hits. Hughes (2-4) and Lydia Voeltz (2-3, R) each had two. Eickhoff (1-3, 2 RBI, R) drove in two runs. The senior lead-off Voigt (1-1, 2B) had four quality at bats (2 BB, Sac). The Knight-Wolverines had previously beaten what should be a quality Mabel-Canton squad 6-4. The wins moved GMLOK’s records to 3-0, 3-0 (in their first SEC season).
Gophers, Bulldogs Go Back-and-Forth
The final score was a 3-run Gopher win over GMLOK baseball. But the Chatfield trailed big at one point in a game that featured multiple lead changes and ties. Dakotah Rostad’s Bulldogs posted the first big inning, a four-run fourth (Drew Copley two-run double). In the fourth, Chatfield put up four runs via an error and four straight singles. GMLOK looked primed to immediately answer, loading the bases in the fifth with no outs. But Gopher relief pitcher Max Aug then struck out three straight. Aug then had an RBI in a 2-run Gopher fifth that made it 6-4 team Brian Baum. Copley authored a second 2-RBI hit a ½ inning later to tie the game at 6-6. In Chatfield’s sixth, Lincoln Salisbury singled with the bases loaded to put Chatfield ahead
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again, 7-6. The Gophers added two more in the inning and prevailed 9-6. Aug (3-4, 4 RBI, R, 3 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 6 K, 2 BB, Win), Salisbury (2-3, GW-RBI, R), and Paul Griffen (1-3, 2B, R) led Chatfield. Lead-off man Seth Allen scored three times without a hit. Henry Gathje drove in two runs. One-thru-three hitters Drew Copley (3-4, 2B, 4 RBI, R), Reid Kruegel (2-3, 2B, 2 R), and Dustin Copley (1-3, RBI, 2 R) had six of seven Bulldog hits. Chatfield improved to 0-1, 2-1.
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GMLOKS’ girls track (minus Riley Queensland and Jordyn Glynn) co-won the Hayfield Invite with Pine Island. Hailey Hindt (100-H, 300-H, 4x100) had three firsts. Chatfield softball (1-0, 2-0) beat Byron 9-2. Lexi Chase had 14-strikeouts, Belle Berg a home run. GMLOK baseball (2-0, 3-1) stole 14 bases to beat A-C/G-E 10-5. R-P (0-1, 1-1) softball beat Schaeffer 26-0, as six Trojans scored three times. The Lions issued 23 walks. Karissa Eide probably set a Trojan record, taking a free pass five times in a game.
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LILY HUGHES GMLOK Softball
Sophomore pitcher Lily Hughes struck out 28 in a pair of GMLOK softball wins on the week, bringing the Bulldogs record to 3-0. Through GMLOK’s first five games, she’s struck out 65 (double digits every game), as John Fenske’s group is 4-1 to start the season. Photo by Paul Trende, Fillmore County Journal Brought to you by:
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1-3, RBI, 2 R. Bulldogs scored four each in the fifth and sixth to prevail (trailed 5-2 after 4 ½))
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Byron 2, Chatfield 9 (C: L. Chase 6 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 14 K, Win (2-0), 2-4, RBI, R; B. Berg 3-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R; McKenna Daniels 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R) R-P 26, Schaeffer Academy 0 [4] (RP: Jasmine Schueler 3-3, 2B, 3 RBI, 4 R; Ellie Dahl 2-2, 2B, 3 RBI, 4 R; Avalon Jacobson 2-2, 3 RBI, 3 R; Julissa Trejo 2-3, 2 RBI, 3 R; Peyton Hoiness 3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 K, Win; Jimmi Ritter 1-2, 3 RBI, 2 R; K. Eide 0-1, 4 R, 5 BBs) FC/L 0, Cotter 22 [4] (Two Cotter pitchers were perfect, Ramblers had 13 hits, walked 12 times. FCL: 0-1, 0-1)
Blake Ludemann (400), the boys 4x200 (Ludemann, Christian Hjelman, Jacob Kerrins, James Howard), 4x400 (Hjelman, J. Howard, Kerrins, L. Howard), and 4x800 (Hjelman, Brendan Kennedy, Kerrins, L. Howard), the girls 4x800 (Sydney Alstat, Shelby Beck, Maddy Bhend, Kendyl Queensland). M. Hindt (100-H) and Kirtz (L-Jump) added thirds. Anna Oehlke had two top fours (3rd 100, 4th 200). Alstat (1,600) and L. Buchholtz (L-Jump) added fourths)
Golf (4/8)
(B) L-A/R-P 181, Caledonia 220 (LARP: Carter Lang 44*, Zach Anderson 45, Jacob Anderson/Mason Kelly 46s. Tro-Cards had top four); (G) L-A/R-P 226, Caledonia 212 (L-A/R-P: Anna Hennessy 54, Alexis Reps 55, Lilli Reps 56. C: Jenna Wiebke 49*, Geina Steele 50, Vanessa Hawkins 53. At Mal-Cal-Grove GC) Track and Field (B) Chatfield 235, D-E 247 (4/8 & 4/9) (C: Riley Mulhern 48); (B) Hayfield Invite (GMLOKS Chatfield Inc., D-E Inc. (At St. girls shared team title with Pine Charles GC) Island (113.5 each). The boys (B) Kingsland 205, G-E 353 took 4th (of 8). GM 1sts: H. (K: Wyatt Pruter 44*, Nick WerHindt (100-H, 300-H), Kas- nimont 52, Nathan Lund 53); sidy Kirtz (100), Lucas Howard (G) Kingsland Inc., G-E Inc. (400), Aubrie Schneider (3,200), (K: Madeline Moore 63*. At the girls 4x100 (Lauren Buch- Northwood, IA GC) holtz, H. Hindt, Kirtz, Anika (B) GMLO 218, Houston Reiland) and 4x200 (Ellie Buch- Inc. (GMLO had medalist. At holtz, L. Buchholtz, Madison Valley High GC) Hindt, Reiland). GM 2nds:
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Sheriff DeGeorge says that the most rewarding part of his new job is seeing the positive energy from his staff, and having the ability to implement changes that are more efficient and more progressive. Photo by Annie Lewis By Annie Lewis On January 7 of this year, Fillmore County swore in John DeGeorge as its new sheriff. When asked how the transition was going, DeGeorge said, “It’s like drinking from a fire hose! The transition has been going really well. It has been extremely busy, but we have a great staff who have stepped up and kept us moving in the right direction. The support from the public has been wonderful. It’s encouraging to hear from people who are excited about the direction of the sheriff’s office.” DeGeorge starts his day early, usually before the family is awake, to check emails. He makes notes and plans his day. “I do this so I can get a handle on things before I walk through door. Once I step into the office, I never know what my day may look like. There could be a number of things that can happen. In this line of work, you just never know.” Prior to serving as sheriff, DeGeorge, age 42, was captain for 11 years, which is third in command. He enjoyed that role, but always said that if the time was right, he’d run for sheriff. “It’s been a humbling experience. There’s an expectation of you and I’m trying my best to live up to it. It makes you do what’s right and that’s always been my goal in life. I’m so grateful to the people of Fillmore County for giving me this opportunity and significant responsibility to serve.” The biggest surprise so far has been the number of meetings he attends as sheriff. “I had four meetings yesterday with the last one at 8 p.m. I’ve probably been to more meetings in the last three months than in all of my prior 22 years with the department.”
“Although meetings can be time consuming, it’s given me the ability to connect with individuals and groups to listen to what’s important to them,” DeGeorge said. “It also gives me insight into all of the different things that the sheriff’s office is involved in, or asked to be a part of. Eventually, I’ll be able to determine which meetings I can ask my staff to attend instead of me, but right now, I need to be there and learn as much as I can.” The department has about 50 employees. This includes dispatchers, jailers, support staff, deputies, investigators, maintenance employees, bailiffs and transport officers. According to DeGeorge, every job within the sheriff’s office is challenging in its own way. There’s also an additional layer of stress because of the nature of the business that can sometimes be life and death. “We need to support our employees by offering positive, supportive leadership, and appropriate training to give them the tools to do their jobs and cope with the challenges they face. As an administration we also need to be clear and honest with our expectations, and hold ourselves to the same high standard that we expect of our staff,” he explains. DeGeorge says that time management has been the most challenging part of the job. Along with his new duties, he still has cases pending from his time as an investigator. The department also has been two positions short since January. Everyone
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has been performing extra duties to ensure that the things that need to get done, get done. Two deputies are in training right now to eventually fill those gaps. He shares, “The most rewarding part of my job is seeing the positive energy from our staff, and having the ability to implement changes that make us more efficient, and more progressive. We have spent a lot of time and energy shaping a vision for the future of the sheriff’s office, and now we can implement that vision! “We have a few issues that are most significant, and they aren’t unique to Fillmore County. Scams and identity thefts targeting our older population have exploded in the last number of years. Illegal drugs have always been a problem and they will continue to be a problem as long as there is a demand. We need to work harder to educate the public and try to reduce the demand for illegal drugs, along with aggressively pursuing drug dealers and presenting good cases for prosecution.” DeGeorge is excited about implementing a new crime prevention program, the first of its kind in Fillmore County. “We are presenting a different topic every few months to communities,” he said. “The presentations typically last anywhere from one to two hours and are open to the public. Our first crime prevention presentation was in Lanesboro in March and dealt with scams and identity theft. We had a great crowd and very good interaction. Our next presentation will likely be in June and will deal with illegal drugs. “We are also in the process of forming a committee to consider our options for the future of the Fillmore County Jail,” DeGeorge said. “We have the second oldest jail in the State and the Minnesota Department of Corrections (D.O.C) has advised us to form a committee and identify what options to consider. The D.O.C. is the regulating body for all county jails throughout Minnesota and they have advised us that our jail cannot operate indefinitely without addressing significant logistical issues with the building itself.” DeGeorge and his wife Jen live near Rushford. They have a daughter Dana, 13, and a son Grant, age 10. “Our family is doing really well,” DeGeorge said. “I think after the campaign we were so used to being busy that the adjustment to the new job was pretty seamless. The hours can be long and often times I’m fielding concerns or attending meetings/events in the evenings or weekends. It’s definitely not a 9-5 job, but we still make time as a family and enjoy biking, baseball, hunting and fishing.”
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MnDOT sees $7 million benefit from Adopt a Highway volunteers in 2018 Volunteers helping with the Adopt a Highway program picked up nearly 36,000 bags of litter and cleaned up almost 9,000 miles of state roadways in 2018, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Statewide more than 3,500 volunteer groups, ranging from four to 25 people, spent an estimated 282,000 hours cleaning roadway ditches across Minnesota last year, which translated into an estimated $7 million benefit for the state. In southeast Minnesota, 595 groups participate in cleaning state highways in 11 counties. “When our volunteers are picking up litter along the roadways it shows that Minnesotans care about their state and it is a win-win for all involved,” said Ann McLellan, statewide Adopt a Highway manager. The program has been part of MnDOT’s maintenance operations since 1990. More than 4,400 segments of state roadways are currently adopted in Minnesota by volunteers representing schools, businesses, faith-based
groups, families and individuals. “We still have at least 700 segments available for adoption, most of them in Greater Minnesota. In the Twin Cities area, there are 28 segments available,” said McLellan. Individuals and groups who want to volunteer should go to www.mndot.gov/adopt/ to find their local area program coordinator. In southeast Minnesota, there are 63 sections available for new volunteer groups to adopt. Groups interested in adopting a highway can call (507) 286-7508 to inquire about available sections. MnDOT provides safety training, trash bags and safety vests, and picks up the filled bags that volunteers leave at the side of the road. MnDOT also posts signs along the adopted segments of roads with the names of the volunteer groups. Volunteers are asked to commit to the program for at least two years and pick up litter on both sides of the roadway at least twice a year. The average length of an adopted roadway is two miles.
College news WINONA, MN, March 26, 2019 - Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s biology major Bailey O’Hare, daughter of Tim and Brenda O’Hare of Rushford, Minn., received the university’s Outstanding Senior Female Award. For the past 51 years, Saint Mary’s has honored a male and female senior who have demonstrated the ideals of scholarship, character, leadership, service to colleagues and the university community, as well as genuine concern for the needs of others. O’Hare has demonstrated these qualities through her many involvements. She participated in Big and Little Pals, Buddies, Culture of Life, various intramural sports, and the Beta Beta Beta biology honor society. Additionally, she participated in Lasallian service days and S.O.U.L. (Serving Others United in Love) trips. O’Hare also worked in the Student Success Center and as an academic tutor for students in calculus with precalculus, botany and zoology, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. She plans to conduct research at Mayo Clinic for a year and apply to medical school. The Outstanding Senior Awards were presented during the university’s Founders’ Day celebration on March 12. The Outstanding Senior Male Award was presented to Maxwell Champa, son of Bill and Marykaye Champa of Bloomington, Minn.
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Ask a Trooper By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: On social media last week, I noticed a trooper behind two motorcycles on I-35 near Fa r i b a u l t in a snow storm, was Sgt. Troy H. that a joke? Christianson Answer: It was not a joke. Two motorcyclists traveling south became stranded on I-35. The motorcycles were towed due to the weather. Spring is upon us and motorcycles are once again sharing the highways. Unfortunately, the state has already seen two fatal motorcycle crashes this year. Motorcycle use is at an alltime high and the two primary factors involved in these crashes are “driver inexperience” and “speed.” In Minnesota, over half of motorcycle crashes are single vehicle crashes. One reason that riders are killed is because the motorcycle itself provides virtually no protection for the riders. The occupant protection built in to our passenger cars protects us greatly, but cannot be incorporated within a motorcycle. Serious head injuries are common among fatally injured riders. This is why helmet use is very important. ed motorcycle crashes result in injury or death; a comparable figure for automobiles is only
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motorcycle operators killed in crashes are not licensed or are improperly licensed to operate a motorcycle. Approximately half of all fatal single-vehicle motorcycle crashes involved alcohol. Driving a motorcycle requires more skill and coordination than driving most other vehicles and impairment, even at lower levels, diminishes judgment and motor skills greatly. It is not advisable to ride a motorcycle that you are not able to push or pull upright by yourself. A motorcycle must fit the person, and the style of the cycle should fit the user. All motorists are reminded to safely “share the road” with motorcycles and to be extra alert to help keep motorcyclists safe. Motorcyclists are reminded to make themselves visible to other motorists. For more information on motorcycles, crash facts, training course and research go to: http://www.nhtsa.gov/Safety/ Motorcycles. You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and always drive sober. Help us drive Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us. Twitter: MSPPIO_SOUTH
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, April 22, 2019
Lanesboro Sons of Norway renovation completed
A few of the members of the Sons of Norway - Heimbygda Lodge in Lanesboro, Minn., celebrate during the first gathering in the building following a major renovation project. Left to right are Phil Dybing, President of the Lanesboro Sons of Norway Laurice Kneeskern, Roger Bothun, Bertram Boyum and Darald Bothun. Photo by Barb Jeffers By Barb Jeffers A major renovation at the Sons of Norway - Heimbygda Lodge in Lanesboro, Minn., has been completed. Perfect timing, as the calendar is filled with scheduled rentals of the building for the upcoming busy season. The work began on the 1910 building at the end of September 2018, and it has seen many improvements and updates since then. The Lanesboro Sons of Norway - Heimbygda Lodge and the Friends of Norwegian Culture organization, along with help from many other agencies, organizations, groups and individuals came together to make it all happen. The building, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, was in desperate need of repair and badly needed to be updated. “It’s historic and it needed repair,” states Phil Dybing, who is on the renovation committee. The process of the renovation began when Sons of Norway member Bertram Boyum noticed a problem with gaps in the corners of the walls. “I was watching and both corners were gradually getting just a little bit bigger over the years,” states Boyum. “Anything like that is evidence that something is wrong,” noted Boyum.
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Fri., April 26 at 11am - Special dairy sale, featuring complete Holstein Herd dispersal. For more information call the Lanesboro Sale barn, 507-467-2192 Listing in the Journal Sat., April 27 at 9am - Furniture, antiques, collectibles, tools, guns and household items. For more information, contact Spring Valley Sales, 507-346-2183. Listing in the Journal
A grant received from the Minnesota State Historical Society was received to assess the building. Architect Todd Grover with MacDonald and Mack of Minneapolis, Minn., inspected the building and offered his recommendations. MacDonald and Mack is an architecture firm “specializing in historic preservation and stewardship of existing structures of all ages, from prairie homesteads to streamlined Modern landmarks,” according to the business website, mmarchltd.com. After identifying the problem with the walls and other issues additional grant money and donations were received to complete a long list of identified needs for the building. The side walls were stabilized with cables, which was very costly but inarguably needed very badly. “The building was going to collapse if they didn’t,” said President of the Lanesboro Sons of Norway Laurice Kneeskern. “It wouldn’t be many years and it would be gone,” she stated. A historic dome in the ceiling was opened up, which originally was not part of the plan as, “That was a surprise once we got into it,” explains Sons of Norway member Darald Bothun, as they did not know about the dome until the architect found it. Having the dome exposed brings an entirely new feel to the building from the moment you step in. A small addition to the building that was built in 1952 and was used for storage had deteriorated so badly it had to be removed. “We wanted to save it but we couldn’t,” states member Roger Bothun. An ADA restroom was added in the rear of the building and new tile was installed in the bathroom located near the front entrance. The building was re-wired, which was not part of the original plan but needed to be done, light fixtures were replaced and LED light bulbs were installed. New historic interior doors were purchased, which was very expensive and turned out to be quite a process in itself and was one of the last things done,
according to Roger Bothun. New vinyl flooring was installed in the front three vestibules of the building, making a nice impression when first walking into the building. The hall floor was beautifully refinished by Aaron Dybing and makes a tremendous difference in the total look and feel of the space. The kitchen received a lot of attention with new wallboard, new appliances, quarry tile installation, and a serving shelf was refinished. The kitchen walls and ceiling were insulated, as they had never been insulated. Sixteen new tables and 84 chairs, black in color and lightweight, were purchased and those using the hall from now on will certainly appreciated them. There were many improvements in the basement, with one of the biggest projects being the cementing of the basement floor, as it had been just a dirt floor. A sewer line that was cracked was repaired and moved from the middle of the room to the side so as to not hit your head when down there. A sump pump was installed, the basement floor perimeter was tiled and a dehumidifier will be installed soon. A bulkhead door to the basement was replaced and a lower level basement door was replaced with a locked door. The exterior has had some improvements, such as a new ADA cement ramp and the front columns were restored with hopes to do additional work on the exterior of the building in the future. Landscaping and outside tiling were done and many trees on the bluff near the hall were removed. There are plans to do further landscaping work soon. The next step will be to write a grant requesting funding to remove the exterior non-historic white paint and restore it to its original 1910 color of light gray. There are so many people, agencies and organizations to thank for their support that it would be difficult to list each and every one of them. The project was awarded grants from the Minnesota State Historical Society, through the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment from the Minnesota State Legislature, the Arlin Falck Foundation, and from the Lanesboro Area Community Foundation. Numerous businesses also supported the project. The City of Lanesboro has been tremendously supportive and countless individuals have donated to the project, both with their time and financial donations. “We raised roughly $85,000 just by knocking on doors and asking people to contribute,” stated Darald Bothun. “All kinds of people gave money to get it restored that have nothing to do with the Sons of Norway - Heimbygda Lodge,” said Dybing.
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. Local contractors were utilized, including Cody Johnson with Norse Valley Construction. “He’s a great contractor to work with,” states Dybing, adding, “Cody contributed too” by donating some work, some materials at cost, and he donated some materials as well. VIS Plumbing and Heating, Haakenson Electric, and Torgerson-Ostby Floor Coverings & Stone also completed work on the project. “We were happy the main contract was local — we wanted to keep the work local — it’s the right thing to
do,” Dybing expressed. There will be an open house at the Sons of Norway - Heimbygda Lodge on July 6, 2019, with many events going on. “It’s going to tie in with the Lanesboro 150th Celebration,” explains Dybing. The Rutabaga Brothers will be entertaining guests with their music and a play from last year’s History Alive! performance will be recreated. It will be a great day to celebrate a grand renovation. For more information about Sons of Norway Hall rentals call David Susag at (507) 467-0100.
The bright new lighting, new tables and chairs and a stunning refinished floor certainly give the Sons of Norway Hall a fresh look while retaining its historical essence. Photo by Barb Jeffers
The first gathering at the Sons of Norway Hall in Lanesboro after the completion of the renovation project was a combined meeting of the Sons of Norway - Heimbygda Lodge of Lanesboro and the Sons of Norway - Valheim Lodge of Spring Grove, Minn. Photo by Barb Jeffers
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The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County
Monday, April 22, 2019
FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
If you build it, they can play: Houston’s ‘Mission 66’ inclusive playground in need of volunteers The only thing standing between the city of Houston and an accessible playground that can be used by all children is … you. That’s the message that a group behind Mission 66 want to get out to those in Houston County and beyond who would like to lend their time to help build a playground that’s been years in the making. The project needs 150 volunteers per shift from Wednesday, May 1 through Sunday, May 5. The shifts are from 8 a.m. to noon, 12:30 to 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to dusk. Both skilled and unskilled workers are needed. Skilled
workers are those who are able to cut a straight line with a circular saw. Unskilled workers are needed to sign in volunteers, sign in and out tools, child care, food prep, sand, shovel, cleanup, spread mulch, assist with carpentry jobs or paint in the art tent. You will be fed lunch and supper (some of the meals have been donated by area churches) and if you need child care, it will be provided on the weekends. Those with any special needs or talents can contact the organizers, and they’ll find a job just for you. To sign up, visit houstonmis-
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sion66.org. If you don’t know your exact schedule yet, organizers ask that you sign up anyway so they know how many people they can count on. The time and day can always be changed later. The story behind the project — and the bus Because Houston is a small, rural community, the tax base can be limited. The city has to make difficult choices in how to most wisely use what dollars are available, and most go toward the town’s operations and needs. For years there has been discussion about how to refurbish or renovate the Central City Park — a place much used by townspeople and visitors alike. The existing playground was old and the equipment had long outlived its usefulness. And there were no accommodations for most special needs children or adults. About 12 years ago, Houston’s graduating class of 1966 had a class reunion and discussed how they could “give back” to the school and community. The idea they came up with was to buy an abandoned school bus for $100, which they turned into an homage to the 1960s, complete with flowers painted
RIDERS AREN’T ALWAYS IN THE RIGHT. BUT THEY ARE ALWAYS FRAGILE.
everywhere, Peace & Love signs and an outrageous face painted in the front. The bus appeared in every event possible — you could hear it coming down the street thanks to the blaring ’60s music — and has become a special part of the community. As the bus grew older, maintaining it became more difficult. The class started thinking of ways to commemorate the quirky, beloved piece of Houston history. Members of the class met with the City Park & Rec Board, received support of the city council and came up with an ambitious plan to renovate the existing city park playground into one that has new, inclusive equipment. It would also feature the bus as a gateway to the playground. The bus, like most of the playground, would be wheelchair accessible and meet the needs of all children. A park for all children The project, called Mission 66, was run under the city’s auspices and spearheaded by volunteers from the Class of 1966, the Park & Rec board, and the community. There were no taxpayer dollars spent for the project. It has been funded entirely by
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donations of money and time, as well as grants and fundraising efforts. The city will assume responsibility for maintenance just as it does for other parks in Houston. The proposed playground is a custom design by Leathers and Associates and incorporates many unique features, such as a swing for wheelchairs and exercise equipment. Leathers specializes in accessible playgrounds and community build projects. The playground will be unique in its inclusive equipment for children who have special needs and also offer new, challenging equipment for all young people. The equipment will allow children to build stronger muscles and enhanced flexibility, all while interacting with others to build social skills and a higher level of confidence. The size, accessibility and features of the playground will be a regional attraction and create new opportunities for those of all ages and abilities. The playground will be built from the ground up, and volunteers have been asked to loan the necessary tools and are encouraged to come and operate them. The proposed playground is a custom design by Leathers and Associates and incorporates many unique features, such as a swing for wheelchairs and exercise equipment. Leathers specializes in accessible playgrounds and community-built projects.
Fillmore County HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2019 ONE DAY ONLY!
Noon to 5:00 pm
RESOURCE RECOVERY CENTER, PRESTON Examples of Household Products Accepted
In addition to being vastly outnumbered by cars, bike riders are much more exposed.
Aerosol cans Latex & Oil Based Paint Acids & Bases Cleaners Antifreeze Motor Oil Household Pesticides and Insecticides Tars & Adhesives Poisons
Gasoline & Diesel Fuel Solvents Mercury Thermometers & Thermostats Swimming Pool Chemicals Automotive Products Epoxy & Glue Stains, Varnishes & Wood Preservatives
So, even when a rider does something boneheaded, remember—your broken headlight is easier to fix than their broken bones. Take the high road and give bicyclists the space they need to ride safely. Check our website for more road sharing tips.
Items Not Accepted during This Collection Agricultural chemicals Explosives Medical waste (Including medications & sharps)
Business waste Radioactive waste Empty cans (Including empty paint and aerosol cans)
HELP YOUR NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS AND EITHER CARPOOL OR BRING THEIR WASTE ALONG WITH YOURS. PLEASE BRING WASTE IN NON-RETURNABLE CONTAINERS OR BOXES FOR FAST UNLOADING. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE FILLMORE COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY CENTER AT 507-765-4704. VISIT ORTHOINFO.ORG/BIKESAFETY ota.org
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FILLMORE COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY LOAD THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH ITS OPERATION
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, April 22, 2019
Fillmore County Police Reports Chatfield Police Reports Timothy James Pierce, 31, Chatfield, Minn.; 1/1/2019, No Motor Vehicle Insurance (Owner), Fine $200, Total Fees $320. 1/1/2019, Allow Illegal Use of Motor Vehicle by Owner, Fine $100. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Corbin Gabriel Bloom, 21, Winona, Minn.; 1/5/2019, No Minnesota Driver’s License, Fine $100, Total Fees $220. Michael Ellis Howard, 31, Mabel, Minn.; 2/9/2019, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/ Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Local Confinement - 90 days. Credit for time served - 90 days. Concurrent with another file; has credit for 60 days. Jaykob Robert Martin, 20, Spring Valley, Minn.; 1/11/2019, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Timothy Ronald McNamara, 31, Pine Island, Minn.; 1/4/2019, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Darrin Karl Sersland, 31, Minneapolis, Minn.; 3/3/2019, Unsafe Driving, Left of Roadway Center When Passing, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Juana Lashaun Walker, 19, Chatfield, Minn.; 1/11/2019, No Minnesota Driver’s License, Fine $100, Total Fees $220.
MN Department of Natural Resources - Enforcement Division Zachary John Crosby, 21, Spring Valley, Minn.; 2/17/2019, Snowmobile Registration, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. MN State Patrol – Rochester Ali Amadou Abatcha, 36, Winston-Salem, N.C.; 12/25/2018, Duty to Drive With Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Steven Joseph Branca, 52, Rochester, Minn.; 3/21/2019, Speeding (69/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. David Walter Engle, 71, Harmony, Minn.; 3/17/2019, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Levi A. Yoder, 43, Mabel, Minn.; 6/1/2018, Interfere, Obstruct, or Render Dangerous, Public Road or Water, Fine $1,000 (stay $750 until 4/1/2020), Total Fees $340. Local Confinement - 30 days (stay 30 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year - Conditions (4/2/2019): Remain law abiding, No same or similar. Preston Police Department Miranda Paige Clausen, 21, Sargeant, Minn.; 12/31/2018, Issue Dishonored Check - Value Not More Than $250, Fine $50, Total Fees $287.66 (including $147.66 in restitution). Shawn Gene Johnson, 25, Preston, Minn.; 3/27/2019,
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Dick Schwade Lic. 23-10018, 507-346-2183 or 7834, Cell 507-251-7313; Tom Jasper 50-113, 507-251-7654; Kevin Grabau 23-91, 507-951-1478 RINGMAN: Bob Root, Roger Becker CLERK: Spring Valley Sales - Fax 507-346-2163.
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The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week.
Domestic Abuse No Contact Order - Violate No Contact Order, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 3/29/2020), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement 90 days (stay 87 days for one year). Credit for time served: three days. Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (3/29/2019): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, No use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, No violations of an active Civil/Criminal No Contact Order, No assault, aggressive, threatening, assaultive, or disorderly behaviors. 3/27/2019, Obstruct Legal Process - Interfere With Peace Officer, Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 87 days for one year). Credit for time served: three days. Jail time concurrent with Count 1 (above). Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (3/29/2019): Defendant to follow conditions as set forth in Count 1 (above). Anna Danielle Jorgenson, 19, Harmony, Minn.; 4/2/2019, Failure to Stop at Stop Sign, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Melody Cecelia Swofford, 56, Preston, Minn.; 1/31/2019, Vehicle Shall Be Moved Every 24 Hours, Fine $25, Total Fees $37. Rushford Police Department Benjamin Khoa Gjere, 20, Rushford, Minn.; 3/26/2019, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Wendy Kay Jonsgaard, 59, Rushford, Minn.; 3/8/2019, Owner of Motor Vehicle Allowing Illegal Use, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.
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Fillmore County District Court On April 2, Marshall Montgomery Rolfs appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Rolfs, 21 of Preston, is charged with Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, a felony with a maximum criminal sentence of three years and one day in prison, a $5,000 fine, or both. On or about March 30, within the city of Rushford, a Rushford Police Officer attempted a traffic stop. The defendant allegedly fled in his vehicle (at high speeds, not pulling over when another car did, crossing the center line). Once the vehicle stopped, departing the passenger side of the vehicle, Rolfs allegedly fled on foot. When found he allegedly tested .18 (preliminary) and then .14 blood alcohol level. It was discovered his license was revoked. The vehicle allegedly also contained empty beer cans. On April 4, Courtney Marie Henson was scheduled to appear for an Omnibus Hearing before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat relating to a felony Possession of a Controlled Substance charge. Henson, 29, of Bloomington, did not appear, eliciting a felony charge for Failure to Appear, which carries a maxi-
mum sentence of 2½ years in prison, a $5,000 fine, or both. On April 3, Krystal Terry Gottstein, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Gottstein, 54 of Harmony, is charged with Identity Theft Electronic Use of False Pretense to Obtain Identity, a felony with a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about March 28 or 29, it was discovered the defendant allegedly attempted to withdraw funds from another person’s account (N.R.) from an Albert Lea Wells Fargo Bank. The defendant was allegedly in possession of items that appeared to belong to N.R. Upon searching N.R.’s apartment, it was discovered that N.R.’s checkbook was missing and that a computer (search history) had substantial, unaccounted use (Wells Fargo Bank, casinos, PayPal, online banking, etc). N.R. was in the hospital at the time. Gottstein allegedly had a key to the apartment to feed a cat. Albert Lea police executed a search warrant of the vehicle Gottstein was driving, allegedly finding items belonging to N.R. (checks, Social Security card, and driver’s license).
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Monday, April 22, 2019
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE GUIDE
AUTO SALES & SERVICE
LAWN CARE
CONSTRUCTION
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CLEANING
MOTORS & MOTOR REPAIR RISTAU FARM SERVICE ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIR SHOP
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50-100 New/Rebuilt motors on hand at all times
GUN SALES & SERVICE
MUSIC
Piano Service Bill’s Gun Shop Bierman’s Tuning • Regulating • Repair
Hebl Cleaning & Restoration Professional Cleaning ~
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Carpet, Furniture, Floors, Furnace Duct Cleaning, Fire & Water Damage, Janitorial Service.
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A locally owned & operated company
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CLOCK REPAIR Antique Watches & Clocks Carefully Repaired NAWCC
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SALES & SERVICE
CONSTRUCTION
GUTTER SALES & SERVICE
Jonathan Bierman
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PLUMBING & HEATING
Curry’s
507-493-5282
Custom Cut
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HEATING & COOLING, LLC
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507-743-8325
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Professional Guide ACCOUNTANTS
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Monday, April 22, 2019
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Professional Guide MEDICAL
DENTAL
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Chad Garteski, Agent/Land Specialist Gary M. Marcoux, d.d.S. 208 S. Elm Street Rushford, MN
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STORY THE THRIVENT STORY Walter Bradley Walter Bradley 507-467-3370 507-467-3370
NURSING CARE
106 N. Gold St. P.O. Box 146 Wykoff, MN 55990
Phone: 507.352.8000 Cell: 507.990.1900
farm home auto business life health annuities
Steve Rehm
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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, include standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507251-5297. r30tfn-x
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
JOHN DEERE 445 FOR SALE. All Wheel Steer, 54” deck, good condition, 893 hours. New fuel pump/filter. New water pump. $3,500. Call 507-5297889. s15,22,29-x
AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Get FAA approved hands on Aviation training. Financial Aid for qualified students Career placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888686-1704. (NANI)
SMALL HOUSE IN PETERSON, MN. No smoking or pets. Reference and deposit required. Call 507-875-2643. r22TFN-o
REG BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG & Bernedoodle pups. Shots, dews, vet checked, wormed. $1200-$1500. Ready to go May 8 & 25th. 715-2571078. No Sunday Calls! (MCN)
UPSTAIRS APARTMENT IN PETERSON, MN. No smoking or pets. Reference and deposit required. Call 507875-2643. r22TFN-o
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FOR SALE 2003 Cat DM-XL 10,058 hours
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2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON Electra Glide Classic. Only 9100 miles for only $11,900. In excellent condition! Located in southern Minnesota. Pictures are available upon request. Call 507-508-9148. (MCN)
Call Ron at Scheevel & Sons
Trailer Sale: “Free Spare” with all Steel single axle utility trailers in-stock(Ends 04/30/19). 8’X20’ Enclosed construction trailers; Aluminum single axle utility trailers; 14k, 16k & 20,000lb. Gravity-tilt skidloader trailers; For information & PRICES go to: www. FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com or 515972-4554 (MCN)
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DO YOU OWN FARMLAND IN FILLMORE COUNTY? Do you need a reliable tenant? We are 5th generation Family Farmers. Tom Thompson 507-993-2898, tomtll@harmonytel.net f4,11,18,25,1,8,15,22-x
Denied Social Security Disability? Appeal! If you’re 50+, filed for SSD and denied, our attorneys can help get you approved! No money out of pockets! Call 1-855-980-5461. (NANI)
507-273-9796
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Monday, April 22, 2019
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WANTED
Martens Auto Detailing
TNT Lawn Service
NORBY TREE SERVICE: Stump grinding, tree trimming, and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. s8/2TFNo
EZ-GO & YAMAHA GOLF CARTS SALES & SERVICE NEW & USED
DONATE YOUR CAR truck or boat to Heritage For The Blind. Free 3-day vacation, tax deductible, free towing, all paperwork taken care of 844/220-9501. (MCAN)
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21331 County 44 Harmony, MN 55939
• MOWING • STUMP GRINDING • FALL C LEAN-UP • SNOW PLOWING • IC E MANAGEMENT
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• AERATING • POWER B ROOMING • INSURED • LIGHT B AC KHOE WORK C ALL: 507-268-4977 OR C ELLPHONE: 507-429-6755
BESSE MINI STORAGE Units available. Preston, MN. 507-765-2471. s30TFN-o GULLICKSON REPAIR - Car and truck repair and DOT inspections! Over 30 years experience in mechanical work! Call Richard Gullickson at 507-7653664. s10TFN-o
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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
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CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!! 2002 and Newer! Any Condition. Running or Not. Competitive Offer! Free Towing! We’re Nationwide! Call Now: 1-888-416-2330. (NANI) CASH FOR CARS: We Buy Any Condition Vehicle, 2002 and Newer. Nationwide Free Pick Up! Call Now: 1-800-864-5960. (NANI)
CASH FOR CARS: We Buy Any Condition Vehicle, 2002 and Newer. Competitive Offer! Nationwide FREE Pick Up! Call Now For a Free Quote! 888-366-5659(MCN) Want to purchase minerals and other oil/ gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver CO 80201(MCN) Buying and selling gold & silver, collector coins, diamonds, gold jewelry, silver dollars, rare currency, any gold or silver items. Kuehl’s Coins, Fairmont, Minnesota, 507-235-3886, 507-399-9982 (MCN)
AUTOS
AUTOS
S.A.C. Towing & Recovery
Scheevel and Sons, Inc. (507) 765-4756
TRAILER SALES & SERVICE, Inc. 507-886-4600
Precision Laser Excavating
Specialties: Ponds, Waterways, Terraces, Driveways, Building Sites and More.
We are proud to offer these services:
Ron (507-273-9796), Aaron (507-272-3923), Eric, & Nate Scheevel
NOTICES Randy Haakenson 326 Parkside Dr. SE Res 507-765-2297 Preston, MN 55965 Cell 507-251-5535
NOTICES SAVE ON YOUR NEXT PRESCRIPTION! World Health Link. Price Match Guarantee! Prescriptions Required. CIPA Certified. Over 1500 medications available. CALL Today For A Free Price Quote. 1-866-293-9702 Call Now! (NANI) DENTAL INSURANCE. Call Physicians Mutual Insurance Company for details. NOT just a discount plan, REAL coverage for 350 procedures.888-623-3036 or http://www.dental50plus.com/58. Ad# 6118. (NANI) ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. FREE information kit. Call 877929-9587. (NANI) A PLACE FOR MOM has helped over a million families find senior living. Our trusted, local advisors help find solutions to your unique needs at no cost to you. Call 855-741-7459. (NANI) DISH TV $59.99 For 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply 1-800-718-1593. (NANI) Behind on your MORTGAGE? Denied a Loan Modification? Bank threatening foreclosure? CALL Homeowner Protection Services now! New laws are in effect that may help. Call Now 1-844293-7187. (NANI) BECOME A PUBLISHED AUTHOR! We edit, print and distribute your work internationally. We do the work… You reap the Rewards! Call for a FREE Author’s Submission Kit: 866-951-7214. (NANI)
JUNKATHON OLD TIME FLEA MARKET May 3-4-5-6 Hwy 371 N. Pine River, MN. Don’t Miss it! FirstMondayMn.com 218/507-0706. (MCAN) HERMAN COMMUNITY PROPERTIES Herman, MN seeking someone to lease their bar/restaurant. Newly remodeled, full kitchen. References needed. Lease is negotiable, Available May. Contact Dana 320/8085961, Greg 320/808-9155. (MCAN)
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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
Invitation to Bid Sale of Surplus House (for Relocation) Lanesboro Public Schools Lanesboro, MN Lanesboro Public Schools is soliciting bids for the purchase of an existing house to be removed/relocated from 208 Kirkwood St. E., Lanesboro, MN 55949. This sale is of the HOUSE ONLY and DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY REAL ESTATE. The house purchased through this sale must be removed from the property by the purchaser before July 15, 2019. The currently occupied house may not be available to be moved until July 1, 2019. The house is located as follows: Parcel ID: 19.0249.000 Address: 208 Kirkwood St E, Lanesboro, MN 55949 All bids shall be submitted on the form provided by Lanesboro Public Schools. Interested parties should contact the Business Office at Lanesboro Public Schools to obtain the bid forms along with the bidding instructions, additional information on the house, and requirements for removal/relocation. The house is being sold as-is, where-is, and with all faults and defects therein. Lanesboro Public Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids for any reason(s) deemed in the best interest of Lanesboro Public Schools. BIDS DUE: 4:00 pm (CDT), Wednesday, May, 29, 2019. Bids are to be delivered to: Lanesboro Public Schools Attn: Business Office 100 Kirkwood St E, Lanesboro, MN 55949 Dated: April 8, 2019 Matt Schultz, Superintendent
2018 CHEVY Chrysler Pacifica Touring L, Heated Leather, 16,000 Miles, Fac Warr.............................................. NOW ONLY $26,495 2018 CHEVY Malibu LT, 4dr, 22,000 miles, Fac Warr, Remote Start ....... ........................................................................NOW ONLY $16,995 2018 CHEVY Suburban LT, 4WD, 23,000 miles, DVD, Sunroof, Nav, Fac Warr .........................................................NOW ONLY $47,995 2018 FORD EcoSport Gray, FWD, 13,000 Miles, Titanium, NAV, Sun Roof, Heated Leather ...............................NOW ONLY $18,995 2018 FORD Edge SE L, AWD, Only 2,000 Miles, Heated Leather, Fac Warr ...............................................................NOW ONLY $26,495 2017 CHEVY 1/2 ton Reg Cab W/T, 2wd, Only 9000 Miles, (1-Owner) Fac Warr, V-6..................................................NOW ONLY $20,995 2016 Buick LaCrosse, Red, “AWD”, Premium, 45,000 Miles (1-Owner) Fac Warr .........................................................NOW ONLY $23,750 2015 Buick Encore “AWD” 44,000 Miles, (1-Owner), Heated Leather, Fac Warr .........................................................NOW ONLY $16,195 2015 CHEVY Colorado Crew Cab Z71, 4WD, (1-Owner) Only 30,000 Miles, Fac Warr ..............................................NOW ONLY $25,995 2015 CHEVY HD 3/4 Ton Crew Cab LT, 4wd, 68,000 Miles, Local Trade, Fac Warr...............................................NOW ONLY $32,495 2014 CHEVY Captiva LT, FWD, Local Trade, 82,000 Miles .................... ......................................................................... NOW ONLY $9,495 2013 Chevy Impala LT, 4DR, V-6........................................................... ......................................................................... NOW ONLY $8,495 2012 Chevy HD 3/4 Crew Cab LT, “Diesel,” 4WD, Leather, 96,000 Miles, Local Trade ..........................................NOW ONLY $33,495 2011 Buick Enclave CXL, AWD, Sunroof, 138,000 Miles, Heated Leather ...........................................................NOW ONLY $10,750 2011 CHEVY Suburban LT, 4WD, Local Trade, Heated Leather Quads ... .......................................................................NOW ONLY $13,995 2007 FORD Fusion SE, 4dr, 127,000 Miles, Good Condition!!! ............. ......................................................................... NOW ONLY $3,995
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MEETING NOTICE CARIMONA TOWNSHIP The monthly meeting of Carimona Township Board will be held at 8 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at the Preston Emergency Services building until further notice. Linda Marzof, Clerk Publish 22,29
ROCK QUOTES MONEY CREEK TOWNSHIP The Money Creek Town Board is accepting quotes for approximately 6200 ton of crushed rock to be delivered and spread no later than June 30, 2019. Quote may also include quotes for ice rock for the 2019-2020 winter season. Quotes and Certificates if Liability Insurance must be received by the Money Creek Town Clerk, 18035 County 26, Houston, MN 55943 by Wednesday, May 1, 2019, OR
hand delivered to the clerk at the May 2, 2019, town board meeting at 6:00 pm at the Money Creek Town Hall. Money Creek Township residents also wishing to purchase crushed rock may contact any of the township supervisors. The Money Creek Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. Adam Florin, Clerk Money Creek Township Publish 22,29
PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF PETERSON The City of Peterson will hold a public hearing on 8 May 2019, at 5:30 pm, to hear comments on a draft floodplain management ordinance. This ordinance is being amended to incorporate the pending Flood Insurance Study for Fillmore County, Minnesota, and Incorporated areas. Publish 22
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Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI
www.brendasheldon.com
$246,900
OPEN HOUSE SAT. APRIL 27 • 10:30-NOON 404 MATHER ST. LEROY, MN
An Excellent investment opportunity! 8 unit apartment building w/2 efficiency apts and 6 - 2 bedroom units. This property is in “turn key” condition with many updates. 6 units have two exit doors, Unit #6 has 3 levels, extra storage units or closets available to renters and separate laundry room with 2 coin operated washers, coin operated dryer, clothes line and folding tables. Off street parking available. Beautiful patio area with tables, chairs and charcoal grill for tenants’ use. All units currently rented except landlord efficiency apartment which landlords keep for themselves.
Spring Air
(507) 346-2060 Cell: (507) 951-2071 Toll-Free: (888) 835-8141
715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com
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Come see this newly renovated 3 bedroom 2 bath home. The new laundry room and main floor bath are completed, the kitchen is updated, all new sheet rock and interior painting is complete, updated windows, new carpeting, new laminate floors, new furnace and a/c, new front porch and new back deck, updated shingles – Like buying a brand new home. Come see the finished product!!
OPEN HOUSE • SAT., APRIL 27 11:00AM-12:30PM
$435,000
607 VALLEY AVE SPRING VALLEY, MN
With this home you get the “country” feel with no back door neighbors while living in town! All new electrical, plumbing, water heater, sheet rocked walls, newly updated kitchen with appliances, baths updated and new, separate laundry area in the lower level shared with half bath, lower level family room & bedroom. Main floor kitchen and dining room are home to an open floor plan, bay window and hardwood floors. New addition on the back of the house is used as master bedroom or could be nice living room area as well. The single car garage in the back of the property also includes a storage room and room with hot tub, which is included. The log and brick siding are new, as well as, the metal roof, porch and patio area. Cheaper than paying rent!
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22004 411TH AVE, LANESBORO 80-acre paradise • Walking Trails • Creek • Wildlife • A lot of tree value • Large 4 bedroom country home • 4 baths • Wood floors • Formal dining room • Formal living room • Family room w/fireplace • Large office • Covered porch • Main floor master with bath • Steel siding • Lower level rough-in for 2 additional bedrooms • Outbuildings • Ideal for retreat, country B&B, weekend getaway or family residence • Unlimited possibilities ST
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109 BENCH ST SW CHATFIELD
SOLD! $129,900
513 1ST ST. • FOUNTAIN Updated and remodeled • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Office • 1/2 acre lot • Main floor laundry • Formal dining and living room • Wood floors • Enclosed porch • Large deck • 2 staircases to upper level • Newer windows, vinyl siding, roof, more
1 level living (no steps) • 2 large bedrooms • Main floor laundry • Open kitchen and dining • Living room • Covered deck • Fenced yard • Vinyl siding • Large 2+ garage • Newer windows • Overlooks Mill Creek and Park
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212 S. MAIN ST. GRAND MEADOW, MN
IN LIST
If you are looking for a house that is ompletely updated and remodeled ($2,000 allowance for upstairs windows), all new mechanicals including C/A, updated 100 amp electrical panel, all new stainless steel appliances and new washer & dryer, look no further! This 3 bedroom 1 bath home with a 2 stall detached garage and ample sized lot is ready for immediate occupancy. The updates are completed with new flooring, completely painted interior with knock down walls & ceilings and brand new main floor full bath. Call me for an appointment to view!
Chatfield Office Rochester Office 116 N. Main St. 4123 26th St. NW
Results $225,000
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Spud Boy Diner
105 PARKWAY AVE, LANESBORO
$124,900
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$80,000
307 W. COURTLAND SPRING VALLEY, MN
$189,900
SPRING VALLEY, MN
Custom built 3 bedroom, 4 bath home with a country setting in a rural subdivision. 2 - 2 car attached garages, carport, circle blacktop drive and extra storage shed. Perm siding and metal roof. 2 stone fireplaces in living room & family room, hardwood floors, wood ceilings, all recently painted interior, sun room, 3 season porch, master bedroom with walk in closet and master bath with separate tub & shower. Upper level laundry, finished lower level with wet bar, 3/4 bath and 2 storage areas. Low average utilities, wooded lot and ready for new owners. New septic will be installed by seller if required. Call for your appointment to view!
Todd Hadoff
is in
OPEN HOUSE SAT. APRIL 27 9-10:15 AM
22923 OAK HILL DRIVE
$280,000
505 CALHOUN AVENUE S, LANESBORO Charming home in scenic Lanesboro • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Wood floors throughout home • Enclosed porch is perfect for an office • Formal living room & dining room • Main floor laundry • Newer roof • Walking distance to school. Quick possession available.
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27315 230TH ST, PRESTON 5 acres • Charming country home (Crestwood Country Cabin) • Ideal for horse set up • Wood ceilings and walls • 3 Bedrooms • Main floor laundry • Open living and dining area • Steel roof • New windows • RV hook-ups • Loft area • Insulated 2+garage • Covered porch • Shed with country kitchen • Deck fire pit 14x30 storage shed • Great views • Close to town • Can be used as a rental property or personal home
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Owner is retiring • Unique diner (1927 Goodell Diner Car) • High traffic area • Scenic Lanesboro • 101 CEDAR ST, FOUNTAIN Located on Main St • Close to state trail • Property runs down 2-story home completely redone to the studs • 3 large to Root River • Room for outside seating • Turn key operation bedrooms • 3 baths • Master bedroom with master bath and large walk-in closet New kitchen • Main floor laundry/ mudroom • Open living room • Large entry • New deck • New stainless steel appliances • New plumbing and electric • New furnace and c/a • New windows • New insulation throughout • Large yard • Like new • Quick FORESTVILLE STATE PARK $59,900 possession available
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110 COFFEE ST., LANESBORO Great opportunity in Lanesboro on high traffic area • Ideal retail business • Updated building • High ceilings with tin • 1/2 bath on main floor • New front entrance • Ready for immediate use • Upstairs apartment has 2 bedrooms • Kitchen bath and pantry • Private fenced area in back with covered patio
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117 CROWN HILL RD. W., PRESTON 5.38 acres in city limits • 544’ of river frontage • 4 large bedrooms • 2 baths • Formal dining room • Living room • Den • Wood floors • Wide baseboard • Main floor laundry • Enclosed porch • Covered wrap-around porch • Barn • Shop • Ideal spot for fire pit
2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, fishing, camping • Private • Ideal for house or cabin CED!
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27583 DEEP RIVER ROAD LANESBORO
140 acres • Prime hunting ground • 63 acres tillable • 20 acres pasture • Building site with outbuildings • 1920 sq. ft. pole shed • Barn • Well
FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
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The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County
Monday, April 22, 2019
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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 the conditions of the following described mortgage: Mortgagor: Jerome S. Halvorson, Jr. and Kimberly Lynn Halvorson, husband and wife as joint tenants
Mortgagee: New Century Mortgage Corporation Dated: 06/25/2004 Recorded: 07/12/2004 Fillmore County Recorder Document No. 340628 Assigned To: U.S. Bank N.A., as Trustee for the registered holders of Asset Backed Securities Corporation, Home Equity Loan Trust 2004-HE6, Asset Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2004-HE6 Dated: 07/11/2007 Recorded: 01/28/2008
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Fillmore County Recorder Document No. 362801 Assigned To: U.S. Bank N.A., in its capacity as Trustee for the registered holders of Asset Backed Securities Corporation, Home Equity Loan Trust 2004-HE6, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-HE6 Dated: 07/06/2009 Recorded: 08/23/2010 Fillmore County Recorder Document No. 379938 Transaction Agent: N/A Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: N/A Lender or Broker: New Century Mortgage Corporation Residential Mortgage Servicer: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Mortgage Originator: New Century Mortgage Corporation LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots 7 and 8, Block 61, First Addition to the City of Lanesboro, Fillmore County, Minnesota. This is Abstract Property. TAX PARCEL NO.: 19.0393.000 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 708 Auburn Ave S Lanesboro, MN 55949 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $117,450.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $100,413.06 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: June 6, 2019, 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Main Lobby, Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore Street, 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 6 Months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns. DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minnesota Statutes section 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minnesota Statutes section 580.23 is December 6, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. 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: April 16, 2019 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Asset Backed Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust 2004-HE6, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-HE6 by its attorney in fact NewRez LLC f/k/a New Penn Financial LLC d/b/a ShellPoint Mortgage Servicing by its attorney in fact Ocwen Loan Servicing., Assignee of Mortgagee By: PFB LAW, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION Attorneys for: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Asset Backed Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust 2004-HE6, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-HE6 by its attorney in fact NewRez LLC f/k/a New Penn Financial LLC d/b/a ShellPoint Mortgage Servicing by its attorney in fact Ocwen Loan Servicing., Assignee of Mortgagee 55 East Fifth Street, Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101-1718 651-291-8955 651-228-1753 (fax) THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 17725-19-00091-1 Publish 22,29,6,13,20,27
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$125,000
$179,900 116 & 120 SCHULTZ STREET, UTICA
• 3 Bedrooms, • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage • No steps • 1,358 sq. ft. • Main floor living • Open layout • Ceramic tile floors • Vaulted ceilings • Patio • Maintenance free exterior • No association fees • Great price & only a short drive to Rochester/Winona 6.73 ACRES HOBBY FARM
#5213119
604 RIVER ST. SW, CHATFIELD
• 2 bedrooms • Updated Bathroom, • Main Floor Laundry • Open layout, Vinyl siding, • Covered Deck • 2 Car Garage • Corner Lot, • Hardwood floors • Jetted Tub • Appliances
$44,900
REDUCED 200K
$999,998 12089 SPRING ROAD SE, CHATFIELD #5034315
203 ASHBURN ST E, LANESBORO
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Custom Walkout Ranch • 2004 • Both floors have in-floor heat • Handicap accessible • Ceramic tile throughout • Granite tops • Fireplace • Barn/Machine shed (40’x96’) 3 Box stalls • 5 double tie stalls • 60 acres tillable • 55 acres pasture • 8 acres woods, Balance yard
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$109,900 20266 STATE HWY 16, WYKOFF
#5204767
• 5 Bedrooms • 2 Car garage • Solid Foundation • Original woodwork • Hardwood floors • 9’ Ceilings • Barn • Hog Shed • Pole shed • Selling “AS-IS” • Blacktop road • Buyer responsible for well & septic
$124,900 100 GOLD ST N, WYKOFF
#5029249
• Totally renovated building • Commercial kitchen • Pizza ovens • 3 Baths • 2 Dining areas • Finished LL • Operating as Bank Gift Haus & Margaret’s Tea Room • Professional rental office with separate access
122 MAIN ST S, WYKOFF
$99,900
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Main floor living • Vinyl siding • Replacement windows • 0.23 Acre lot • Updated furnace, wiring, plumbing, central air • Storage shed • Appliances • Selling “AS-IS”
$29,900 204 JEFFERSON ST W, SPRING VALLEY #5213425
• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 0.10 Acre lot • Original woodwork • Open staircase • Wood floors • Loaded with potential • Little TLC will add tons of equity • Affordable • Close to downtown • Selling “AS – IS” condition
LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE FOUNTAIN – CARROLTON TOWNSHIP – 8.5 acre building site with a couple acres of tillable located off the county road high on the hill overlooking the valley. #5032126 $85,000 LANESBORO – CARROLTON TOWNSHIP – 12 acres of woods with approximately 400’ of creek frontage and adjoins State land. Ideal for hunting, recreation or weekend getaway. Additional land available for building site. #5032070 $49,900
LANESBORO – 20 acre building site (5 tillable, balance woods) adjacent to state land. Blacktop road, great views, good access, new driveway, trails and tons of wildlife. #5032444 $149,900 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! $79,900
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ST. CHARLES – Walkout lot (0.21 acres) with city utilities in established neighborhood. No Covenants. #5032909 $24,900 $19,900 WYKOFF/CHATFIELD – Approved 7 acre wooded building site with a great view, driveway roughed in and just off the blacktop. Additional Land Available! Close to bike trail and Root River. #5211858 $69,900
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CHATFIELD – JORDAN TOWNSHIP! 154 Acres of bare land, (100 acres tillable, 40 acres pasture with spring, 14 acres woods/non-tillable). Possible building site. $885,000 $840,000 $750,000 WYKOFF – Farm in Jordan Township – 124 acres located in a beautiful valley with the Root River running through the property. Approximately 45 acres could be tillable with the balance being fenced pasture. Includes hay shed. $399,900
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SOLD 429 N HURON AVENUE, SPRING VALLEY • 4 Bedrooms S•O2 bathsLD• Garage • 0.38 513 TWIFORD ST SW, CHATFIELD LD• 1 ½ lots (0.26 acres) • 3 Bedrooms SO• 2 Bath 628 WARREN AVE, SPRING VALLEY • 4 Bedrooms SO• 2LBathsD• 0.35 acres • 309 FREEMAN ST NW, PRESTON D • Garage • 0.52 • 4 Bedrooms SO• 2LBaths 232 MAIN ST SW, PRESTON
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FILLMORE COUNTY PROJECT BIDS CLOSE MAY 13, 2019 FILLMORE COUNTY, MN NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer, at the Fillmore County Highway Department, Preston, MN until 10:00 a.m. on the 13th day of May, 2019, for the following project: SP 023-601-033, Concrete Overlay and Aggregate Shouldering. Located on County State Aid Highway No. 1, starting 4.6 miles South of Ostrander, MN (Mower County Line) and ending 4.8 miles North of Ostrander, MN (East of the Jct. of CSAH 1 and CSAH 39. Major quantities are 5” concrete pavement 127,900 SY structural concrete 19,930 CY, Aggregate Shouldering 11,800 tons, Construction survey, Ground in traffic striping 170,715 ft. Plan and proposal price is $50.00 picked up, and $55.00 if sent US mail. Plans, Proposals and Specifications can be examined and obtained from the Fillmore County Highway Department, 909 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN 55965, ph. # 507-765-3854. Request for Plans and proposal must be accompanied by a check, draft or a money order, payable to the Fillmore County Treasurer, in the amount mentioned above. Bids submitted must be individually sealed, and identified on the outside for each specific project. A bidder’s bond in the amount of at least 5% of the total amount bid must accompanying the bid and made payable to the Fillmore County Auditor-Treasurer. Fillmore County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations. READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION A OF THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS/ THESE PROJECT/PROJECTS The County of Fillmore hereby notifies all bidders: in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federallyassisted programs of the Department of Transportation, it will affirmatively assure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/ or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award; In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and Federal-Aid Construction Contracts (including supportive services), it will affirmatively assure increased participation of minority groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the highway construction industry, and that on any project will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin; In accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.08 Unfair discriminatory Practices, it will affirmatively assure that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.36 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance. If you are not a current holder of a compliance certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and intend to bid on any job in this advertisement you must contact the Department of Human Rights immediately for assistance in obtaining a certificate. The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors: “It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this specification or any modification of it. A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency.” “It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require affirmative action requirements be met by contractors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certificate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3).” A minimum goal of 1.7% Good Faith Effort to be subcontracted to
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. Dated: April 9, 2019 Ronald Gregg, Fillmore County Engineer, Fillmore County, MN Publish 15,22,29
along said R.O.W. line, 46.75 feet; thence North 06 degrees 10 minutes 18 seconds West, 7.06 feet; thence North 37 degrees 33 minutes 52 seconds West, 63.00 feet; thence South 52 degrees 26 minutes 03 seconds West, 42.30 feet; thence South 19 degrees 35 minutes 18 seconds West, 27.94 feet; thence South 00 degrees 16 minutes 26 seconds West, 27.88 feet; thence South 73 degrees 06 minutes 37 seconds East, 84.79 feet; thence South 01 degree 10 minutes 13 seconds West, 106.44 feet; thence North 35 degrees 13 minutes 57 seconds East, 37.73 feet to said centerline of said abandoned Railroad; thence South 54 degrees 46 minutes 03 seconds East along said centerline, 30.50 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.31 acres, more or less. Subject to any easements of record. Parcel 2: That part of the abandoned Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way and that part of Outlot 9 of the plat of Outlots in the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4 NE 1/4) of Section 15, Township 101 North, Range 10 West, City of Harmony, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast Corner of said NE 1/4 NE 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 16 minutes 24 seconds West (assumed bearing) along the East line of said NE 1/4 NE 1/4, 893.80 feet to the centerline of said abandoned Railroad; thence North 54 degrees 46 minutes 03 seconds West along said centerline, 38.28 feet to the Westerly line of Main Street and to the point of beginning of the tract of land to be herein described; thence continuing North 54 degrees 46 minutes 03 seconds West along said centerline, 216.06 feet; thence North 20 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds East, 121.68 feet; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 15 seconds East, 23.91 feet; thence South 00 degrees 55 minutes 49 seconds West, 50.26 feet to the Northerly R.O.W. line of said abandoned Railroad; thence South 26 degrees 08 minutes 17 seconds East, 44.24 feet; thence South 54 degrees 46 minutes 03 seconds East, 48.83 feet; thence South 35 degrees 13 minutes 57 seconds West, 53.80 feet; thence South 54 degrees 46 minutes 03 seconds East, 100.89 feet to said Westerly line of said Main Street; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 18 seconds West along said Westerly line, 18.31 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.27 acres, more or less. Subject to easement for access purposes across the Southerly 15.00 feet thereof. Subject to any other easements of record. Parcel 3: That part of the abandoned Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way in the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4 NE 1/4) of Section 15, Township 101 North, Range 10 West, City of Harmony, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast Corner of said NE 1/4 NE 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 16 minutes 24 seconds West (assumed bearing) along the East line of said NE 1/4 NE 1/4, 893.80 feet to the centerline of said abandoned Railroad; thence North 54 degrees 46 minutes 03 seconds West along said centerline, 38.28 feet to the Westerly line of Main Street; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 18 seconds East along said Westerly line, 18.31 feet to the point of beginning of the tract of land to be herein described thence North 54 degrees 46 minutes 03 seconds West, 100.89 feet; thence North 35 degrees 13 minutes 57 seconds East, 53.80 feet; thence South 54 degrees 46 minutes 03 seconds East, 63.25 feet to said Westerly line thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 18 seconds West along said Westerly line, 65.66 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.10 acres, more or less. Subject to any easements of record. 8. The object of this action is to determine that the Defendants have no right, title, estate, interest or lien in or on the above described real estate. NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM. No personal claim is made against any of the Defendants in the action above entitled. Dated: March 11, 2019 Nethercut Schieber, PA /s/Greg Schieber Gregory M. Schieber Attorney for Plaintiff (#395855) 32 Main Avenue North | PO Box 657 Harmony, MN 55939-0657 (507) 886-6131 | greg@ranlaw.net Publish 8,15,22
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Date of Sale: May 16, 2019 Time of Sale: 10:00 AM with 9:30 AM registration Sale Location: Fillmore County Courthouse- 101 Fillmore St W Preston, MN 55965 Property Offered: Real Property located at 402 Front St East Wykoff, MN 55990 Parcel: R-30.0219.010 Currently used as Auto Body and Storage Over 10,000 SF building located on .54 acre lot Parcel I: That part of the abandoned Railroad Property of the NE1/4 of the SW1/4 of Sec. 22-103-12, City of Wykoff, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the iron pipe accepted as the SW. Comer of Block 1, Derenthal Addition to said City of Wykoff; thence S. 01 deg. 52 min. 33 sec. E. (assumed bearing) along the E. line of Lots 202 through 205 (Original Town Plat), 263. 73 ft. to the S.line of said Railroad Property (also the N. right of way line of Minnesota Trunk Highway No. 80; thence N. 70 deg. 38 min. 06 sec. E. along said N. line of said Trunk Highway R.O.W., 187.96 ft. to a point of intersection with a S’ly. extension of the E. line of First Street and to the point of beginning of the tract of land to be herein described; thence continuing N. 70 deg. 38 min. 06 sec. E. along said N. line, 130.17 ft. to a point of intersection with a S’ly. extension of the W. line of Lot 15, Block 2 of said Derenthal Addition; thence N. 03 deg. 04 min. 10 sec. W. along said S’ly. extension of said Lot 15, 129.97 ft. to the N. line of said Railroad Property; thence S. 70 deg . .38 min. 06 sec. W. along said N. line, 130.17 ft. to a point of intersection with said S’ly. extension of the E. line of said First Street; thence S. 03 deg. 04 min. 10 sec. E. along said S’ly. extension, 129.97 ft. to the point of beginning and containing 0.37 acres, more or less. Subject to any easements of record. Parcel ll: That part of Lot 13. Block 1, Derenthal Addition to the City of Wykoff, that part of Bartlett Street, and that part of the abandoned Railroad Property in the NE1/4 of the SW1/4, all in Sec. 22-103-12, City of Wykoff, Fillmore County, Minnesota. described as follows: Commencing at the iron pipe accepted as the SW. Corner of Block l, Derenthal Addition to said City of Wykoff; thence S. 01 deg. 52 min. 33 sec. E. (assumed bearing) along the E. Iine of Lots 202 through 205 (Original Town Plat), 263.73 ft. to said S. line of said Railroad Property (also the N. right of way line of Minnesota Trunk Highway No. 80); thence N. 70 deg. 38 min. 06 sec. E. along said N. line of said Trunk Highway R.O.W., 157.27 ft. to the point of beginning of the tract of land to be herein described; thence N. 01 deg. 52 min. 32 sec. W. 180.17 ft; thence N. 88 deg. 50 min. 28 sec. E, 150.73 ft. to the N. line of said Railroad Property; thence S. 70 deg. 38 min. 06 sec. W. along said N. line, 130.17 ft. to a point of intersection with the S’ly. extension of the E. line of First Street; thence S. 03 deg. 04 min. 10 sec. E. along said S’ly. extension, 129.97 ft. to said S. line of said Railroad Property; thence S. 70 deg. 38 min. 06 sec. W. along said S. line, 30.69 ft. to the point of beginning and containing 0.17 acres, more or less. Subject to any easements of record. Min Bid: $30,948.50 Under the authority in IRC 6331 and 6335 the property described hereinwas seized from Bremseth Body Shop Inc and will be sold at public auction. Only the right, title and interest of Bremseth Body Shop Inc is offered for sale. If requested the IRS will furnish information about possible encumbrances. All property is offered subject to any prior valid outstanding liens in favor of third parties against the taxpayer which are superior to the lien of the U.S. The U.S. makes no guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, as to the validity, quality, or condition of the property or it’s fitness for any use. No claim will be considered for allowance or adjustment or for rescission of the sale based upon failure of the property to conform with any representation expressed or implied. Full payment is required upon acceptance of the highest bid. Notice of sale has been given in accordance with all legal requirements. All payments must be by cash, a certified, cashier’s, or treasurer’s check drawn on any bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of the United States or Under the laws of any State, Territory, or possession of the United States, or by a United States postal, bank, or express money order. Make check or money order payable to the United States Treasury. For more info: www.irsauctions.gov Jennifer Breuchaud, 618-713-0421 Publish 22
Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: WISE GUYS SOCIAL CLUB 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 145 S. BROADWAY AVE SPRING VALLEY MN 55975 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. PROPERTY RESOURCE MN LLC 604 BUCHANAN AVE SPRING VALLEY MN 55975 4. By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have complete all required fields, and that he informatinon in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: March 18, 2019 Signed by: Cheyenne Moseley Publish 22,29
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: QUIET TITLE Court File No. 23-CV-19-191 Harmony Agri Services, Inc., Plaintiff, v. Southern Minnesota Railroad Company; Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Company; Richard B. Ogilvie as Trustee of the Property of Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Company, Roderick D. Wolsted; City of Harmony, Minnesota; Allen E. Dahl Revocable Trust; State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; Hammell Equipment, Inc.; Lee R. Bigalk; Mary Ann Severson Revocable Trust; and all successors and assigns; also the unknown heirs of the aforesaid persons, and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint, subject to any easements of record, Defendants. SUMMONS THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is on file in the office of the court administrator of the above- named court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though there may be no court file number on this Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a WRITTEN RESPONSE called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at: Gregory M. Schieber NETHERCUT SCHIEBER PA 32 Main Ave N, PO Box 657 Harmony, MN 55939 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about the places where you can get legal assistance. EVEN IF YOU CANNOT GET LEGAL HELP, YOU MUST STILL PROVIDE A WRITTEN ANSWER TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS OR YOU MAY LOSE THE CASE. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Fillmore County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: Parcel 1: That part of the abandoned Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way and that part of Outlots 9 & 10 of the plat of Outlots in the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4 NE 1/4) of Section 15, Township 101 North, Range 10 West, City of Harmony, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast Corner of said NE 1/4 NE 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 16 minutes 24 seconds West (assumed bearing) along the East line of said NE 1/4 NE 1/4, 893.80 feet to the centerline of said abandoned Railroad; thence North 54 degrees 46 minutes 03 seconds West along said centerline, 254.34 feet to the point of beginning of the tract of land to be herein described; thence North 20 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds East, 121.68 feet; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 15 seconds West, 47.98 feet to the Northerly R.O.W. line of said abandoned Railroad; thence North 54 degrees 46 minutes 03 seconds West
LAWN QUOTES MONEY CREEK TOWNSHIP The Money Creek Town Board is accepting quotes for mowing and trimming the town hall lawn for the 2019 summer season. Quotes and Certificates of Liability Insurance can be mailed to the Clerk at 18035 County 26, Houston, MN 55943 by Wednesday, May 1, 2019, or hand delivered to the regularly scheduled board meeting on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at 6:00 pm at the Money Creek Town Hall. Adam Florin, Clerk Money Creek Township Publish 22,29
MEETING NOTICE NEWBURG TOWNSHIP Newburg Township Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 8 at 8 p.m. at the Newburg Town Hall. Barb Eiken, Township Clerk Publish 22,29
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FILE NO.: 23PR19258 In Re: Estate of Margaret J. Redalen, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated November 1, 1990. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Steven O. Redalen, whose address is 30251 Darr Lane, Rushford, Minnesota, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: April 12, 2019 James D. Attwood Registrar Attorney for Personal Representative: Attorney Kelly M. Iverson (#303707) WIESER LAW OFFICE 33 S. Walnut Street, Suite 200 La Crescent, MN 55947 (507) 895-8200 Publish 22,29 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION NOTICE OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners adopted several amendments to the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance on April 9, 2019. These amendments pertain to Section 709, Solar Energy Systems, Accessory and Section 740, and a newly adopted section, Solar Energy Farms. A complete copy of this ordinance amendment may be picked up in the Zoning Office during regular office hours or may be viewed in its entirety on the Fillmore County Website at www. co.fillmore.mn.us Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish15,22,29
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NOTICE OF HEARING Please take notice that a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights of the biological children of Deborah Ann Gayles and Bradley Kern Rutgerson was filed with the Fillmore County Juvenile Court on March 15, 2019. Pursuant to law, Deborah Ann Gayles is a party to this proceeding. The Court has scheduled an Admit/ Deny hearing regarding the Termination of Parental Rights Petition on May 14, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., at the Fillmore County Courthouse, Preston, MN 55965. You are required to appear at the hearing on the date and time above. If you fail to appear at the hearing, the hearing may take place in your absence, the Court may find you in contempt of court, or it may issue a warrant for your arrest, or all of the above. The Court may find the statutory grounds set forth in the Petition have been proven, or the Court may issue an Order granting the relief requested in the Petition, which may include terminating the parental rights of the parents. As a party to this matter you have numerous rights and a responsibility, therefore, your presence at the hearing is required. Dated: April 4, 2019 /s/James D. Attwood Fillmore County Court Administrator Attorney Melissa Wassink Hammell Fillmore County Attorney Office P.O. Box 307 Preston, MN 55965 Publish 8,15,22
NOTICE TO AGGREGATE PRODUCERS Seasonal Material Bids Fillmore County Highway Department CP 23-19-02 The Fillmore County Highway Department will be accepting bids for the furnishing and hauling of Class 2 (modified) aggregate on various Fillmore County Roads, and the furnishing of same material in stockpile at various quarry locations. Sealed bids will be received at the office of the County Engineer at the Fillmore County Highway Department in Preston, Minnesota, on behalf of the Fillmore County Board of Commissioners, until 1:30 p.m. on May 2, 2019. Aggregate material will conform with the 2018 Edition of Minnesota Department of Transportation “Standard Specification for Highway Construction”, and as amended by the Special Provisions. Quantities are estimated at 36,228.5 tons of class-2 mod aggregate material, plus stockpile quantities. Bid forms may be obtained at the office of the County Highway Engineer, 909 Houston St NW, Preston, Minnesota 55965. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any defect. Dated at Preston, Minnesota, this 20th day of March, 2018. Ronald Gregg, P.E. Fillmore County Engineer 909 Houston St. NW Preston, MN 55965 Publish 15,22
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COUNTY PROJECT BIDS CLOSE MAY 13, 2019 FILLMORE COUNTY, MN NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer, at the Fillmore County Highway Department, Preston, MN until 1:30 p.m. on the 13th day of May, 2019, for the following project: SAP 023-604-005: Bridge replacement with culvert, minor approach grading with aggregate surfacing, located on CSAH 4, 0.1 miles west of the Jct. 151st Ave and CSAH 4 (6.0 miles NE of Spring Valley, MN). Plan and proposal price is $50.00 picked up, and $55.00 if sent by US mail. Plans, Proposal and Specifications can be examined and obtained from the
Fillmore County Highway Department, 909 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN 55965, ph. # 507-765-3854. Request for plans and proposals must be accompanied by a check, draft or a money order, payable to the Fillmore County Treasurer, in the amount mentioned above. Bids submitted must be individually sealed, and identified on the outside for each specific project. A bidder’s bond or a certified check in the amount of at least 5% of the total amount bid and payable must accompany the bid to the Treasurer of Fillmore County. Fillmore County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated: April 1, 2019 Ronald Gregg, County Engineer Fillmore County, MN Publish 15,22,29
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HELP WANTED Head cook
6:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Mon., Wed., Thurs., & Every other weekend as needed
Some benefits
A great place to work! Call Cathy at 507-765-9986 or 507-259-3291
Park Lane Estates Assisted Living
111 Fillmore Place SE Preston, MN Equal Opportunity Employer
in Fountain
is hiring!
Maintenance Support
Valley Design, a manufacturing company located in Fountain, MN, has an immediate opening on 2nd Shift in our Maintenance Support department.This position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for keeping the facility a clean, attractive, and safe working environment. Previous janitorial or custodial background helpful but not required. Candidate must be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision. Excellent wage and benefit package available. Interested candidates should submit resume and salary requirements.
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PO Box 138•133 S. US Hwy 52 • Fountain, MN 55935 Attn: Matt Asleson masleson@valleydesign.biz
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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR YARDMAN/DELIVERYMAN, full-time or part-time positions available. Must have valid driver’s license and be able to lift 40 lbs. repeatedly. Chatfield Lumber Co., Inc., 4707 Co. Rd. 7 S.E., Eyota, MN. 507-545-3900. accounting@chatfieldlumber.com. h8,15,22,29-o
NOW HIRING: SUBWAY in Spring Valley, Rushford And Chatfield. Apply in person or online: www.subway.com. h22,29,6-x
FEATHERSTONE FARM is seeking an Experienced Farm Shop & Equipment Maintenance Worker. This is a full-time position. During the nine month growing season (March-Nov.), this employee is expected to work 40 hours a week in all weather conditions. From Dec.-Feb., work will be part-time; hours and days may vary. A detailed job description can be found at featherstonefarm.com. Applicants must submit a Featherstone Farm Application for Employment. To request an application call, email or pick up an application at Featherstone Farm, 43090 City Park Road, Rushford, MN 55971. (507)-864-2400, todd@featherstonefarm.com. h15,22-o
PAULY’S CANTON PUB NOW HIRING. Full staff: cooks, kitchen helpers, waitstaff, bartenders. Call 507-405-8794 for more information and set up interview. h22,29-o HOUSEKEEPERS NEEDED EVERY OTHER WEEKEND, part-time. Call Green Gables Inn, ask for Jackie. 507467-2936. h22-TFN-o
FORMING AND FINISHING CONCRETE. Some experience preferred. Lanesboro and surrounding area. Bakke Cement and Masonry, 507-2594644. h22TFN-o TRUCK DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED at Stevens Transport! Earn $1000 per week! Paid CDL Training! No experience needed! 1-844-452-4121 drive4stevens.com. (NANI) Are you a Class A CDL Driver and tired of getting jacked around by employers? Call me to see why our turnover rate is so low. Scott 507-437-9905 Apply: WWW. MCFGTL.COM (MCN)
Root River Hardwoods
Root River Hardwoods
Hiring
Full-time sawmill position. Work 4 days a week and have weekends off. Benefit package available, retirement plan.
is currently hiring for a full-time Lumber Store position. Wood working experience helpful, benefit package available, retirement plan.
To apply stop in at Root River Hardwoods Inc. 1300 Energy Drive, Preston just off Hwy 52, or call 507-765-2362
To apply stop in at Root River Hardwoods Inc. 1300 Energy Drive, Preston Just off Hwy 52 N, or call
507-765-2284
PRESTON SPECIALTIES INC. FULL-TIME SEMI DRIVER/MAINTENANCE POSITION Please stop at
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SERVICES
Has current openings for experienced, mature, and caring individuals
COOK
Country Trail Inn & Suites in Preston is looking for a
front desk person who can work 7-3 and 3-11 shifts during the summer. Pick up application at the hotel. For more information, call the hotel.
507-765-2533
Root River Hardwoods
Kiln Dried Lumber Store is currently looking for a carpenter to work in our door shop. Work indoors year round. Drug test required. Benefit package available. Retirement plan.
To apply stop in at Root River Hardwoods Inc. 1300 Energy Drive, Preston Just off Hwy 52 N, or call
507-765-2284
Full-time position Overnight 6 p.m. - 6 a.m.
afternoon/evening custodian Seeking candidates with a positive attitude, ability to work in a school setting. Possible switch in schedule on non-school days. This is a full-time, year round position located in Houston. A boiler’s license is preferred but not required. Salary and benefits will follow the Local 70 Agreement. Interested candidates should send a completed District application, letter of interest, resume, and three letters of recommendation to the Office of the Superintendent, 306 West Elm Street, Houston, MN 55943. HPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
Overnight 6 p.m. - 6 a.m. LPN position - Rushford Every third weekend 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Competitive Wages & Benefits available!
Apply online at www.mapleleafservices.org or call 507-765-2107 Providing services for people with developmental disabilities for over 40 years!
AAE/EOE
MABEL Green Lea Senior Living is Looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference
Night Shift Nurse
RN or LPN
HELP WANTED CHS has multiple openings for Seasonal Laborers at our CHS has multiple openings for Seasonal Laborers/Drivers at all our CHS locations including Grand Meadow, Ostrander, and CHS locations including Byron, Claremont, Grand Meadow, St. Charles. Potential employees must be familiar with farm Ostrander, St. Charles, Wykoff, & Chester, IA. Potential employees equipment, mechanically inclined and possess or have the must be familiar with farm equipment, mechanically inclined and ability to obtain a Class A or B CDL or a seasonal CDL. possess or have the ability to obtain a Class A or B CDL or a seasonal Please apply online at: CDL. Please apply online at www.chsrochester.com/abouthttps://www.chsrochester.com/about-us/careers/ us/careers. If you have any questions contact: If you have any questions contact: Chris (Byron & Claremont) 507-775-2900 Troy (Grand Meadow/Ostrander) 507-754-5125 Mike (Grand Meadow) 507-754-5125 Mike or Mark (St. Charles) 507-932-4830 Mark (St. Charles) 507-932-4830 Steve (Wykoff) 507-951-3343
Semcac’s Senior Nutrition Program in Rushford is currently accepting applications for a
Full-time head cook for noon meal service in Rushford. 4 days/week. 8 hours/day. Excellent benefits. Salary negotiable. For more information and application, visit www.semcac.org or contact Semcac Senior Nutrition, PO Box 549, Rushford, MN 55971, (507) 864-8231. Applications must be postmarked by April 19, 2019. EOE
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SERVICES Sign On Bonus
Fillmore County Journal
pArt-time positions
Houston Public Schools is accepting applications for an
EMPLOYMENT
Full-time Maintenance
• Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center
Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider
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Has current openings for experienced, mature, and caring individuals
Sign-on Bonus
For more information contact Business Office at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.
FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Part-time & every other weekend $1000 Sign-on bonus New shift differential "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."
Contact Tanya or Joyce
115 N. Lyndale Ave. Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 • EOE
…because the journey matters
• Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center For more information contact Business Office at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.
Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider
HELP WANTED CHS has multiple openings for Truck Drivers & Applicators CHS has multiple openings for Seasonal Laborers/Drivers at all our at our CHS locations including Grand Meadow, Ostrander, CHS locations including Byron, Claremont, Grand Meadow, and St. Charles. Potential employees must be familiar with Ostrander, St. Charles, Wykoff, & Chester, IA. Potential employees farm equipment, mechanically inclined and possess or have must be familiar with farm equipment, mechanically inclined and the ability to obtain a Class A or B CDL or a seasonal CDL. possess or have the ability to obtain a Class A or B CDL or a seasonal Please apply online at: CDL. Please apply online at www.chsrochester.com/abouthttps://www.chsrochester.com/about-us/careers/ us/careers. If you have any questions contact: If you have any questions contact: Chris (Byron & Claremont) 507-775-2900 Troy (Grand Meadow/Ostrander) 507-754-5125 Mike (Grand Meadow) 507-754-5125 Mike or Mark (St. Charles) 507-932-4830 Mark (St. Charles) 507-932-4830 Steve (Wykoff) 507-951-3343
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT THE FILLMORE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. Friendly, people-oriented person performs intermediate skilled administrative support serving as receptionist; maintaining financial records, processing payroll and accounts receivable/payable; assisting with SWCD Board meetings; maintaining SWCD website and Facebook page; and other related duties. Computer proficiency required, particularly word processing, spreadsheets, and Quickbooks accounting software. Contact the SWCD office for a SWCD application form, or phone (507) 765-3878 EXT. 3, or go to WWW.FILLMORESWCD.ORG for application form, job description and detailed job announcement. Submit cover letter, resume and completed SWCD application to Fillmore SWCD, 900 Washington Street NW, Preston, MN 55965, or by email to donna.rasmussen@fillmoreswcd.org, BY 3:00 P.M. ON THURSDAY, MAY 9TH. The SWCD is an equal opportunity employer.
NOW HIRING
Production Workers Needed Must be able to repetitively lift minimum of 50 lbs. • 4-10 hr days/week • Competitive Pay • Insurance • Uniforms • Paid Holidays and Vacation
Apply at Johnson Farms 461 Willard St. • Lime Springs IA (563) 566-2236