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Houston School Board hears good news from continuous math program

By Eric Leitzen eric@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The Houston School Board met for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2017, in the library of Houston Public High School.

In attendance were Superintendent Abraham and Board Members Bonner, Wilson, Stillin, Evenson, Lundak, and Carlson.

Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board unanimously approved the meeting’s agenda and passed a resolution to move into a closed meeting for negotiation strategy. The board then opened the meeting to public comment, of which there was none. Next, the board looked at the meeting’s consent agenda, which included one hiring Tom Driscoll, Managing Editor & CEO of Shipwreckt Books Publishing Company, LLC, stands in his Rushford, Minn., office with some of the over 200 books and magazines his company has published on display behind him.

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wife, Beth Stanford, while serving with the Peace Corps. The two then began working for USAID in Africa and eventually in Washington, D.C., while living in Arlington, Va. Throughout his life, Driscoll has always been a writer, writing for many publications including the Chicago Tribune, Wisconsin Architect Magazine, a weekly newspaper in Madison, Wis., and the Fillmore County Journal, among others.

Driscoll and his wife moved to Rushford in 2000 and after finishing a novel he had been writing, a friend suggested that See shipwreckt Page 2 

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Lanesboro school’s Truth in Taxation meeting shows reductions in expenditures

By H annah Wingert hannah@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The proposed 2018 budget showed a total of $4,975,022.00 in revenue and $5,143,412.00 in expenditures. The school board reduced the budget by $60,000 in general supplies, $13,500 in equipment purchases, and $95,000 in pupil transportation as they will not need to purchase a new bus in the coming year as originally thought. The $168,500 in reductions will help to balance the budget.

A comparison of Lanesboro and other local towns showed that the school taxes paid on a home with a value of $160,000

The December 21 Lanesboro School Board meeting was opened with the annual Truth in Taxation meeting. The total revenues for the year of 2017 came to $4,360,124.00 and expenditures equaled $5,029,047.00.

The expenditures included the purchase of a school bus, van, new playground equipment, new roof for the gymnasium, a copier, and new servers. The school has a five million dollar fund balance and has been purposefully spending it down by slowly updating See TAXATION MEETING Page 5  various aspects of the school.

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By assisting writers to become published authors, Tom Driscoll, Managing Editor and CEO of Shipwreckt Books Publishing Company, LLC, of Rushford, Minn., is not only helping the authors’ dreams come true, but he is also living a dream he never really knew he had.

After graduating high school, Driscoll began a student newspaper in Davenport, Iowa. He was then drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War but was never sent to Vietnam. Instead he was sent to Alaska, specializ-

ing in biological, chemical and radiological warfare.

Following his discharge from the Army, Driscoll got involved in the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and felt he was “in the right place with the right people,” where he could express his artistic side and absorb the rich talents of the other artists attending the workshop.

Driscoll worked in carpentry for a period of time and helped to construct a pavilion for the Dalai Lama’s first Kalachakra initiation in the United States in 1979. He was fortunate to meet the Dalai Lama as well.

Driscoll soon joined the Peace Corps and married his

memo and three leave requests, all for Minnesota Virtual Academy. Board member Bonner requested some clarification and organization regarding the listing of names district seniority list, which was also included as part of the consent agenda.

Board member Lundak noted that those on the list with a different listing were those employees still on a probationary status, and the consent agenda was passed unanimously.

The board then moved on to discussion items, looking at a presentation from Houston High School Prinicpal Todd Lundberg regarding a continuous math program. Lundberg presented materials for the sev-

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he could self-publish the novel.

Although he is critical of selfpublishing as he finds it makes it difficult for an author to be taken as seriously, and has only self-published one of his own books, the off-handed remark by his friend got Driscoll thinking about publishing.

“I hadn’t said it to myself at the time, but I’m the perfect person to do that,” states Driscoll. “I’ve written tons of poetry and letters and stories,” he says, adding, “I’m blessed with education, I have written and edited,” for many years.

Driscoll holds leadership skills from his time in the service and also is fairly fluent in a lot of graphic software and several other software programs, so it seemed like a perfect fit.

In 2010 Driscoll began publishing books, and in 2013 he incorporated Shipwreckt Books Publishing Company.

“I sort of stumbled into becoming a book publisher, but when I add it all up, looking backwards, everything in my life

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has directed me to this,” notes Driscoll.

“It’s like falling off a log,” says Driscoll, explaining, “it’s joyful to me, it’s not easy - it’s never easy, and yet it’s one of the easiest things I can do because I know how to do it,” as it has become second nature for him.

By publishing his magazine, Lost Lake Folk Opera, twice per year, Driscoll is also able to keep his writing skills honed, giving him the ability to live in the best of both literary worlds. The magazine includes a variety of writing including stories, poetry and essays from Driscoll and several other authors.

“The best part of it is to be able to work with all these artists,” states Driscoll. “It brings back to me that sense of I’m with the right people in the right place.”

Working with authors can be challenging as Driscoll says, “Every author, I think, no matter how many times they have been published, has a dream when they are talking to a publisher/editor that this book is going to sell and we are going to make some money,” and, “I’m

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the only voice of reason,” he states.

“One of the things that happens is things go very slowly for unknown authors - if nobody’s ever heard of you they still have never heard of you when that book is published,” says Driscoll.

It doesn’t happen overnight, but Shipwreckt Books can use their experience and online presence to promote the publications.

Marketing plays a big part in how well a book sells, which has driven Driscoll to become more active online with Shipwreckt Books at shipwrecktbooks.com.

“In the past year I have continually sold more books by different authors every month online that ever before and increasingly throughout the year,” states Driscoll.

Driscoll says he has currently published over 200 authors in the magazines and the books, a number that has grown considerably in a short period of time. “That’s a significant number now,” he states. “I have data now on what happens when a small independent publisher like me publishes a book,” he adds.

Driscoll invests a vast amount of time in the authors he chooses to publish, sometimes spending years working with the writer.

“One thing about being a good editor, I think, is to understand what it’s like to be edited,” he says.

Author Judi Bergen, whose debut novel, Longing to Belong, was published by Shipwreckt

finally decided to write his book, “My dream was to get it published and be able to talk more about it, especially in churches,” and Driscoll has made that possible.

“He did a lot of amazing work with me, and I think three years later it was published,” notes Johnson.

More than one of Shipwreckt Books Publishing Company’s books have been nominated for a Minnesota Book Award and Driscoll now receives approximately 750 unsolicited submissions each year.

Driscoll states, “Thank goodness I’m married to such a generous and supportive woman,” as he says, “my wife Beth is a big part of this success so far,” and with the two of them working together there is no doubt that the accolades Shipwreckt Books and its authors have received thus far is only Chapter One.

Books, states, “Tom believed in my story, and he helped me make it better by his editing. The first thing he told me after he read it was that I rushed the ending, that I should let the reader enjoy the good ending more. I wrote two more chapters before the final chapter because of his suggestions,” which improved the book greatly.

“Tom designed and formatted a professional book which has eye appeal,” says Bergen, which is an important aspect to grasp the reader’s attention.

Larry Johnson, author of Sixty-One, published by Shipwreckt Books, says he considers meeting Driscoll a “God thing,” saying, “It was a dream to meet Tom, a fellow Vietnam era veteran, who as a publisher, got what I was doing,” which made the connection between the two a strong one.

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C ommentary Devil’s Advocate…Challenges of us

By Aaron Bishop Harmony, MN When looking back at 2017, what challenges do you feel will be brewing in 2018?

One issue I see is the evermore difficult matter of non-confrontational conversation. How Aaron Bishop do we bring up concerns with neighbors who may not share similar sentiments?

I sometimes feel there are efforts from small-but-noisy forces designed to dismantle and divide people based on a mere handful of personal matters. These efforts lead to stuck-in-the-mud dialogue which is unpleasant and goes nowhere. The quagmire of online chat boards reflects how toxic and stagnant a conversation can get if certain topics are broached. I do not want to see this happen to our local newspapers and face to face conversations.

I tell myself that the online community is different than the communities of Fillmore County. I want to believe we are capable of being more harmonious regardless of what small groups of noisemakers do to deter the peace. I want others to recognize we share more in common with one another, commonalities that form unbreakable bonds, no matter what untouchable topics come up.

We do share goals. I’d wager most folks in Fillmore County want to see our children or grandchildren have a better life than we had. The challenge in that may be determining how to improve life and what “better” Editorial Cartoon

looks like, but the endgame is the same.

There are shared sentiments regarding healthcare as well. I imagine most residents of Fillmore County would like to see themselves and their neighbors in good health, and when they aren’t in good health we want them taken care of in a professional and effective way.

Another challenge is security.

Residents of Fillmore County want to ensure our Constitutional rights are protected. We may be concerned of a large Big Brother government, but some also recognize we may reach that level of surveillance from datacollecting corporations, and feel we should not have to sacrifice our rights of privacy for personal security from mega-corporations. The leak at Equifax comes to mind. Hackers acquired 143 million American’s Social Security numbers and other personal information in July of 2017, but the American people were not given that knowledge until the first week of September. Why? Yahoo’s email address scandal was similar.

Yet, another challenge that comes to mind, because it was brought up recently in the Fillmore County Journal via Buckbee and Weist, is secularism.

Statistically speaking, most Fillmore County residents identify as Mainland Protestants (52.8% from the last census data) and about 95% consider themselves Christian.

My two cents on this…. So long as you want to keep the government out of religion and vice versa, you’re a secularist. You may be a Christian secularist, a Muslim secularist, an <insert religious identity here> secularist, or a non-religious secularist.

In fact, most of us are secularists, which is why we support and uphold the 1st Amendment.

The United States was founded on secularism, so we can practice our own religion. That said, some of the national values are perceived to be Judeo-Christian in origin.

This presents challenges when some wish to see their religious views infused into politics (inevitably into the homes of others).

Yet, some see the threat this poses, especially if they are not members of that specific faith, or if they are secularists. I find theocratic pressures troubling because the rules used to bring one theocracy into power may be used to bring in another.

Consider unintended consequences.

Conversations about opposing viewpoints are a challenge I see that need to be addressed at the community level. We can look beyond personal differences to recognize and emphasize our shared concerns. We can find effective solutions as a community of engaged citizens looking forward rather than over our shoulders at condemning noisemakers. And we can be engaged citizens by being respectful and participate in public discourse.

We have opportunities every day to speak with one another and provide insight of our own thoughts and ideas. Locals newspapers provide space for productive and meaningful conversation. Anyone can try to devolve dialogue to an unrecognizable mess and meaninglessness. It takes mutual respect to create a conversation where all sides benefit from the discourse, even if not everyone agrees with one another.

Cheers.

Non-partisan League of Women Voters to meet in Preston

By Nancy Bratrud Preston, MN Who is in charge around here? The people are, the voting citizens, we make the choices to keep our communities strong and fair.

You, me, and each of Nancy Bratrud us, through voting and public discussion of local issues make elected officials aware of citizens’ choices. This is our responsibility as American citizens. We all need to know what is going on around here!

The newly formed Fillmore County League of Women Voters is hosting Bobbie Vickerman, County Coordinator, Tuesday evening, January 9, 6:30 p.m., at the Preston F & M Bank Community Room. All are welcome to learn about and discuss our county government. You will become more able to make informed choices when voting and can meet others who may have different views, but share concerns about local issues.

Discussion is the foundation of seeking good government policy.

Government this week Tuesday, January 2 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m.

• Lanesboro City Council, Community Center, 5:30 p.m.

• Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m.

• Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, January 3 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m.

• Fountain City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 4 • Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m.

Monday, January 8 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m.

• Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.

• Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.

• City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m.

• Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

• Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

Schedule subject to change.

A good place to start understanding government is to learn the structure and process of local governments. Good county government is our own powerful and responsive level of government. It has a big budget and a big role in our lives.

What is the county government actually charged to govern?

What are the townships responsible for and how does the state government share responsibilities and funds? An informed citizenry is responsible for the quality of all good government in America. Each one of us has a responsibility in that role, the price of living in a democracy.

Offering citizens opportunities to become better informed about their own government is a top mission of the League of Women Voters. Local League chapters are the work horses of voting rights through voter registration, candidate forums, and educating their own communities about civic issues. The League is a non-partisan educational entity and does not support any political party or any candidate for public office.

Mark your calendar for Tuesday evening, January 9, 6:308 p.m., Preston F&M Bank Meeting Room.

The other thing the League does is offer treats and beverages to enjoy while talking with neighbors. I hope you will be there!

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C ommentary Al Franken should not resign from the U.S. Senate

By Ken Tschumper Former Minnesota State Representative La Crescent, MN If you came of age during the ‘60s and ‘70s, you certainly were like likely to form a negative sense of our country, how the ideas and expectations in our Constitution were ignored, Ken violated and Tschumper contradicted by people in positions of power.

But most of us have matured with a better understanding of the imperfections of our national life. Government is not perfect.

Neither are the people who make it up.

There are five tenants in our Constitution, more specifically in our Constitutional Amendments that capture the essence of what it is to be “American.” They are free

speech, free press, freedom of religion, equal protection under the law and the right to due process.

In our country today, the approach for dealing with unacceptable behavior of any kind is addressed with “proportionality”; a sanction or punishment that reflects the severity of the wrongdoing. Indeed it is hard to find an exception to that, e.g., theft, DWI, embezzlement, murder, etc. All result in punishments that vary according to the circumstances surrounding the act and the harm done. By combining due process with proportional punishment we have evolved a functional system of dealing with bad conduct, certainly not always perfect, not always just, but workable and always improving.

Today, proportionality is the universal norm except for one area of our national life; sexual harassment. For anything that remotely comes under the label of “sexual harassment” the standard is suddenly, inexplicably “zero tol-

Fillmore County inmate dies in custody On December 27, 2017, at approximately 6:31 p.m., the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility had an incident in which an inmate died in custody. Lifesaving efforts by Fillmore County staff, Preston Ambulance, Mayo One staff, and Preston Police were unfortunately unsuccessful. The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office extends our deepest sympathy

to the victim’s family for their loss. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) was requested to conduct the death investigation. During this incident the jail’s general population and the public was not at risk. The Mayo Clinic Coroner’s Office is conducting the autopsy and is responsible for formal identification: as well as the manner and cause of death.

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erance.” The zero tolerance juggernaut is now immediately applied, mostly by Democrats, to any allegation of sexual harassment. Zero tolerance mandates that women should always be believed, that their alleged facts should not be disputed, their motives not looked at, the context of their lives deemed irrelevant and most disturbingly, that any semblance of due process employed by the accused is not acceptable.

The problem is that zero tolerance is un-American.

Zero tolerance for anything, but certainly as the basis for removing anyone from elected office for any alleged act is not compatible with our history or our Constitutional ideals. Zero tolerance is best described as a Banana Republic approach to enforcement of national norms, ignoring due process and delivering arbitrary consequences.

Originally when charges of sexual harassment were leveled against Al Franken, he apologized and requested a full Senate Ethics investigation. However he was eventually forced to announce a resignation date mostly because of the efforts of Sen. Kristen Gillibrand of New York, the chief national enforcer of the zero tolerance orthodoxy.

Al Franken should not resign in January. He should reconsider. He should rescind his resignation and demand that the Senate Ethics Committee deal with the allegations against him.

Why? Senator Franken is our Senator. The people of Minnesota are entitled to have our system of due process and proportionality applied to the people we elect. The fact that Al Franken was elected twice by the people of this State doesn’t absolve him of responsibility for anything he may have done. But certainly we are entitled to a process that objectively looks at the allegations against him and renders a judgment based on the existing norm of proportionality for unacceptable behavior, the same norm that all of us live with every day.

My former colleague in the Minnesota House, Rep. Tina Liebling, recently put it well: “Even as we encourage victims to come forward, we must not treat all transgressions the same. We should be able to distinguish between childishly inappropriate behavior, abuse of a position of authority, and predatory acts.

The credible allegations against Franken are much less serious than those against Harvey Weinstein, Donald Trump, Roy Moore, or Clarence Thomas.”

Indeed the allegations against Senator Franken are filled with questionable motives, rightwing political affiliations and disputed “facts.” A formal Senate Ethics investigation is the venue to sort all this out.

Al Franken is our U.S. Senator.

He deserves this due process and so do the people of Minnesota.

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are the lowest in Lanesboro with homeowners paying $290 during 2017. The next lowest was Spring Valley where homeowners paid $517 in school taxes during 2017.

The Truth in Taxation meeting was opened up for public input.

Lanesboro resident Dale Forster asked several general questions about his property tax, which were answered by Superintendent Matt Schultz.

The Truth in Taxation portion of the meeting was closed and the regular school board meeting opened.

The early childhood committee has met twice now to discuss aligning their curriculum with the preschool. On January 22, a day has been planned for professional development for all preschool, kindergarten, daycare, and ECFE staff. “Our goal this year with our early childhood group is to try to align our social emotional learning curriculum from birth through kindergarten,” Schultz noted. “We have approached it (daycare) as childcare, but now we want to approach it as learning.”

Schultz reported that the teaching staff is on track to meet the goals they set for the 2017/18 school year. Two substitutes have been hired for January 9 to allow the regular teachers to spend some time that day doing a peer observation of one of their colleagues as well as being observed themselves. They will discuss their findings afterwards.

On January 22, every person on staff at the school will participate in ALICE training for potential active shooter situations. ALICE stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate.

A resignation was accepted from Lanesboro Childcare Center worker Deb Lawstuen.

The second readings of policies 506 regarding student discipline and 532 regarding the use of

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peace officers and crisis teams to remove students with IEPs from school grounds were reviewed and approved by the board.

Jason Boynton from Smith & Schafer Associates presented the 2016/17 audit report to the board. He was able to issue an unmodified or “clean” opinion on the audit.

The board passed the Certification of Truth in Taxation Compliance and Final Property Tax Levy resolution with a final number of $423,478.95.

On December 20, three architectural firms presented their plans and quotes for the proposed project from the Long Term Facilities Committee. “It’s a project that is fairly encompassing,” board and committee member Steve Snyder remarked.

The committee recommended modernizing the 1959 portion of the school which would include replacing the lighting, flooring, lockers, and furniture, improving the technology infrastructure for the whole building, and changing the main entrance to funnel visitors through the office instead of through the commons area to increase security and student safety. They also proposed the addition of a second gymnasium to allow students to stay active even during inclement weather and enhance community engagement, and moving the cafeteria and kitchen from the basement of the school to an upstairs area.

The committee asked the school board to approve a motion to enter into a contract with HSR Associates from La Crosse, which was their formal recommendation. The company has worked with many schools, including a number of local ones. The recommendation was approved.

A resolution to combine polling places for special board elections was approved by the board.

The next Lanesboro School Board meeting will be held on January 18 at 7 p.m.

All opinions expressed on these pages are those of the authors and not of the Fillmore County Journal.

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By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com This year is set to be Tom Vix’s last at R-P. Over the last five seasons, one of the The Trende squads his Report teams have feasted on, going 8-0, has been Kingsland.

In the squads’ final gettogether with Vix Paul Trende coaching R-P, the script flipped. A pair of Kingsland guards authored a going away present, just before the holidays; a Knight win.

Junior Wyatt Pruter and senior Zach Bubany scored Kingsland’s first 16 points, stoking the home team to a 16-8 early lead. But R-P used its defense for a patented Trojan spurt, a 17-1 prolonged run. Kingsland had a mere free throw make over 13 mid-first-half possessions (five TOs, 0-11 FGs). Late, R-P led 25-17. But Kingsland critically ended on a 7-2 run. They trailed 27-24 at halftime. They weren’t going away and didn’t.

Pruter hit two threes out of the break. The Knight defense held R-P to four points (2-14 FGs) over an 18-possession stretch.

With 5:00 left, team double-K led 43-35. R-P scored the next four to get to 43-39 (3:54). The Knights scored on their final

seven possessions. A Bubany three (2:36) was big (46-39).

Then came a Bubany to Ian Meisner pass and score (48-39).

Trojan senior Jake Paulson tried to play hero, hitting two tough threes in the final two minutes. The last made it a 52-47 (0:33.3). But subsequently amidst the press, Bubany found Meisner who found Jordan Beck for a bunny (54-47), the game-sealing play. John Fenske’s bunch got a big early season section win, 56-47. Pruter, a 5’11 junior, had a game-high 21 points (5-9 threes). Bubany (17 pts, 5 rebs, 6 assists) had his best overall game of the year. Meisner was a defensive wall (6 pts, 7 rebs, 5 blks).

Knight reserves didn’t put up huge numbers (6 pts, 11 rebs), but they eclipsed a thin Trojan bench (0 pts, 3 rebs). Paulson posted a career-high 19 points (8-16 FGs). Landon Skalet added 10. Bigger Kingsland critically won the boards (34 to 22) and the free throw line (8 of 14 to 2 of 7). Seven of 12 teams in the TRC head to Christmas on the plus side of .500 overall; St. Charles (5-0, 8-0), W-K (5-0, 5-2), #3 in AA Caledonia (4-0, 6-0), La Crescent (4-1, 4-3), PEM (4-2, 7-2), Kingsland (3-4, 6-4), and D-E (1-3, 4-3). R-P sits at 1-3, 3-3. Five other teams have just two wins or less; L-A (1-3, 1-5), FC (1-3, 1-6), Southland (1-4, 2-4), Chatfield (1-4, 2-6), and Cotter/Hope Lutheran (0-4, 2-5).

Somehow, Kingsland’s Ian Meisner gets this shot to go despite a literal hand in the face by R-P’s Dawson Dahl. The Knight boys knocked off the Trojans (56-47) for the first time since 2012.

Photo by Paul Trende

‘Canes Make it Eight Straight

It was a long trip. The ride home probably gave Houston’s girls basketball players and coaches plenty of time to enjoy where they are at. Courtesy of a 70-41 win over FaribaultB.A, the Hurricanes ran their win streak to eight. Houston’s top three scorers on the year, Amber Chapel (16 pts, 7-12 FGs)), Jessica Kitching (16 pts, 4-6 threes, 5-8 FGs, 5 rebs, 5 assists), and Alyssa Rostad (15 pts, 3-7 threes), all did their thing. Rostad hit three trifectas for a fourth time in her last five games. The junior guard has scored at least 12 in every game.

She is averaging 19-per whilst closing in on a nice career milestone (a couple good weeks).

Jenny Albrecht continued her role as rebounder/defender (4 pts, 7 rebs, 7 stls, 2 blks).

Houston tied a season-high in points while holding an opponent under 45 for the seventh straight game. The ‘Canes (3-1, 8-1) lead the SEC-East over SG (3-2, 3-4).

Sister Power

There is girl power and then there is what happens when a pair of sisters are both very good. Kingsland girls basketball used a little sister power, and good efforts from its starting five, to post two (section) wins. The Lady Knights first hosted W-K. The Knights used a 12-0 late-first-half run to take a 33-21 lead. But by early second half, W-K was again even (40-40). Kingsland ran again 12-0 to lead 56-44 in the second half. That was it. Putting up a season-high in points, the Knights overwhelmed the Falcons-North 72-58. Junior Lauren Buchholtz had a 20-20 effort (23 pts, 7-9 FTs, 20 rebs, 14 defensive rebs, 4 stls). Ellie Buchholtz added an extremely well rounded game (16 pts, 8-9 FGs, 8 rebs, 5 assists, 8 stls).

The Knights other three starters, Kori Kruegel (10 pts, 9 rebs, 4 assists), Lindsey Welch (10 pts), and Jocelyn Voeltz (9 pts, 4 assists) all contributed nicely. Jay Webster’s squad was a single point away from getting all five starters in double figures. Kingsland then trekked to Rushford. The Knights started the game 9-0 and 19-2. Ellie Buchholtz had the game’s first eight points. R-P got to within seven at halftime (30-23), but no closer. Kingsland prevailed 66-49. Ellie B., just a frosh, led the way with a career-high 19 points (8-12 FGs, 6 rebs, 4 assists, 5 stls). Her varsity career is just this year. Her two best scoring games have been versus W-K and R-P in succession. Both bettered her sister’s best game as a frosh (17 points). Lauren B. (15 pts, 6 rebs, 8 assists, 7 stls), Welch (14

pts, 7-9 FGs), Kruegel (9 pts, 5 rebs, 5 stls), and Voeltz (5 pts, 4 assists, 4 stls) again made the starting five golden. Mackenzie Eide (career-high 11 pts, 4-6 FGs), Megan Oian (10 pts, 9 rebs), and Lauren Lawston (8 pts, 7 rebs) led R-P. With the two wins, Kingsland improved to above-five-hundred in both the TRC (4-3) and overall (5-4).

R-P fell to 0-6, 2-7. For the two game stretch, the Buchholtz sisters combined for 73 points, 40 rebounds, 18 assists, and 24 steals. Ellie shot 16 for 21 (76.2%).

FC’s Rid Monkeys

On the same night, a couple of Fillmore Central’s squads got off winless streaks of differing proportions. FCLMC wrestling competed at the Triton Triangular. Versus the host Cobras, senior Eric Kunz’s pin at 170 stoked the Wolves’ lead to insurmountable levels (36-9) with four weights left. A 36-33 victory gave FCLMC its first dual meet win since January 24, 2015, a streak of 36 matches.

The monkey is off the back; their will not be third straight winless season. Austin Moen (106) and Brady Dutton (132) also had pins. Caden Anderson (138) scored a tech fall (194). Cale Anderson (126) won a major decision (14-5). Caleb Kunz (145) won via decision (13-6). FC took won via forfeit at 113 (Orion Sass) and yielded twice (195, 285). In recent history, FCLMC had nearly always yielded multiple weights to forfeit, resulting in lack of team wins. They haven’t had a full squad in a number of years. The Wolves also fell to Cannon Falls, 55-12. Caden Anderson (138) and Devin Troendle (152) won by pin. Meanwhile, FC boys basketball (0-4) got this year’s monkey of their back by beat-

ing Cotter 57-53. It was back and forth roughly the first 24 minutes. FC went ahead earlymid second half, and held on for the win. Senior Nate Haugerud had a big game (career-high 22 pts, 7-11 FTs, 5 rebs, 4 assists, 6 stls). Josh Peters (13 pts, 3-8 threes) and Luke Ristau (10 pts) also hit double figures. FC hit a solid 12 of 18 free throws with just 10 turnovers.

Hot Shots

Chatfield wrestling beat W-K 45-30 to improve to 6-1 on the year. Chatfield boys b-ball got a late Landon Bance three (64-64), a Michael Fishbaugher layup (66-64), and then an Austin Hines block at the buzzer to down Cotter/Hope Lutheran 66-64. Mabel-Canton’s boys won the board-battle 54-27 and downed Lanesboro 73-41. Four Cougars hit double-figures.

M-C moved to 1-3 (SEC), 4-3 (overall). Carson Schwichtenberg had 21 points for the Burros. Schwichtenberg then had a season-high 23 points, though Lanesboro fell to a resurgent L-O (7-1) squad 58-51. Macy Pederson had a season-high 20, but Chatfield’s girls fell to Cotter.

Boys Basketball (12/19 – 12/22)

M-C 73, Lanesboro 41 (MC: Brenden Kerns 16 pts (4-7 threes); Drew Wyffels 14 pts, 5 rebs, 8 assists; Blake Henry 11 pts, 9 rebs; Dylan Loppnow 10 pts (5-7 FGs), 12 rebs. L: C. Schwichtenberg 21 pts (3-9 threes, 6-12 FTs), 5 rebs; Brady Johnson 10 pts, 8 rebs) #7 in A R-P 48, La Crescent 49 in OT (RP: Payton Hahn 14 pts (3-8 threes), 6 rebs; L. Skalet 13 pts; J. Paulson 9 pts, 4 rebs, 4 assist. The Trojan loss dropped them out of the Class A polls) See SPORTS Page 7 

Lauren & eLLie BuchhoLtz

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Pruter/Bubany Lead Knights Past R-P

Kingsland Basketball

Kingsland’s Lauren (junior) and Ellie (freshman) Buchholtz were same-genes juggernauts in helping the Lady Knights to a 2-0 week. Lauren had a 23-point, 20-rebound game. Ellie hit 16 of 21 shots. See “Sister Power” for more.

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Kingsland 54, W-K 62 (K: W. Pruter 13 pts; I. Meisner 10 pts; Reid Kruegel 9 pts, 7 rebs.

Knights: 4-20 threes) SC 86, Chatfield 55 (C: A. Hines 13 pts, 8 rebs; Reid Johnson 12 pts) Houston 50, SG 71 (H: Alex Van Gundy 19 pts; James Hongerholt 18 pts. ‘Canes: 1-3, 1-5) L/P 68, FC 60 (FC: Logan Corson 12 pts, 4 rebs, 4 assists; Colten Kraling 10 pts; N. Haugerud 7 pts, 5 rebs, 5 assists; L. Ristau 9 pts; Matt Lutes 9 pts. Falcons led most of first half, lost lead midway through second) L-O 58, Lanesboro 51 (L: C. Schwichtenberg 23 pts (9-18 FGs); Andrew Luck 12 pts. L-O went on a 14-3 run to end the first half, taking a 37-27 lead.

Burros were down three twice (52-49, 54-51) late, but got no

closer. Burros: 0-6) Cotter/HL 64, Chatfield 66 (Chat: R. Johnson 15 pts, 5 rebs; L. Bance 10 pts; Seth Allen 9 pts; A. Hines 7 pts, 9 rebs. C/ HL: Josiah Sandcork 19 pts, 11 rebs. Chatfield led by 17 in first half and 36-38 at halftime.

Cotter hit three threes early in the second half to go-ahead (3736). In the last minute, Bance hit a three (64-64). Bance then found Michael Fishbaugher for a Gopher lead (66-64), the 17th lead change. Cotter had two turnovers in their final three possessions. Their last possession saw Hines block Austin Kerrigan’s offensive-rebound put-back attempt at the buzzer, ensuring the win. Gophers: 1-4, 2-6) W-K 74, FC 52 (FC: J. Peters 18 pts (4-8 threes); Dawson Schmidt 12 pts (5-9 FGs). Falcons: 1-3, 1-6)

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M. Oian career-high 14 pts (6-9 FGs), 7 rebs; Nicole Blagsvedt 10 pts. R-P led 31-22 at half ) Cotter 51, FC 40 (FC: Kassidy Broadwater 9 pts, 6 rebs; Emma Breitsprecher 8 pts, 6 rebs. FTs: C 14-27, FC 5-7) Chatfield 40, SC 67 (C: M. Pederson 15 pts (4-6 threes); Megan Hopp 9 pts; Belle Berg 8 pts) M-C 23, Kee (Lansing, IA) 52 (MC: Kenidi McCabe 11 pts, Payton Danielson 10 pts) M-C 42, SG 48 (MC: P. Danielson 14 pts; Miranda Cox 8 pts. FTs: MC 5-7, SG 17-29.

Cougars: 1-3, 2-6) FC 58, W-K 62 (FC: Alleigh Meyer 12 pts; Paige Donlinger 9 pts, 6 rebs, 4 assists, 3 stls; Courtney Nelson 9 pts, 5 rebs.

FC FGs: 20-70. Falcons: 2-4, 2-5) Chatfield 46, Cotter 57 (C: M. Pederson season-high 20 pts.

Gophers: 2-5, 2-7)

Wrestling (12/11)

W-K 30, Chatfield 45 (Gophers won first five (27-0) and seven of first nine weights (39-9). Seth Goetzinger (113), Jake Mandt (152), and Jacob Stephas (160) had pins. Cael Bartels (126) won via tech fall (22-4). Chase Ketterhagen won an MD (10-2). W-K forfeited 106, 120, and 220. Gophers are 3-0 versus TRC foes, 6-1 overall) LARP 15, GMLOS 61 (Ross Herber (106) and Sam Puetz (182) had pins for Screamin’ Eagles. LARP took 138 by forfeit, forfeited four weights.

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enth and eighth grade program, noting that knowledge progression under the program has been very encouraging: “48.3% of the seventh graders are now over 50% of the material done, and we said they need to get at least to 80%, and that’s where they’ll meet all the standards, before they can take the final.” Lundberg also mentioned that 45% of eighth graders are at the same 50% completion mark, and that they are hoping to get those numbers over 50% by the end of the semester. Lundberg also told of one eighth grader who passed the 80% mark, already took the final, and had the teacher contact the student’s parents asking if the child would want to move on to the next level with high school level geometry. Lundberg said that student will be moving up, and that two seventh graders are in the 90% completion area but want to finish more of the work before taking the final.

“These kids, we’re not holding them back... they’re ready to go on to the next level,” Lundberg said, excited.

Board member Carlson asked if eighth graders who are moving up to high school geometry will have to move into a different class or can continue working within this system, and Lundberg replied that they will stay within the current program while moving up. Carlson asked if the students can stay in the program longer, and Lundberg said they are looking to stop the continuous program around the algebra III/pre-calculus level, where a student may need more direct work with a physical teacher. Lundberg then reported that the teachers have been in favor of the individualized pacing of the system, allowing each student to work on what they are ready for when they are ready for it. Lundberg also told the board that the system allows for better integration for

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new students, as they are able to jump into the program at whatever knowledge level they may be at the time. Lundberg did report some bumps in the road for special education students, but that the school is working to change and adapt the program to meet their needs as well. Bonner asked what the plan was for beyond eighth grade, and Lundberg replied that the plan is for a slow integration into the geometry program into the next year.

State law requires the teaching of algebra for the eighth grade year, Lundberg reported, and allowing the students to approach it at their own pace helps make the law work and the students learn at the same time.

The board then discussed charters for different board committees. Abraham reported that she and Board member Bonner had worked on making the charters consistent, along with making changes for consistency and by request. The board debated committee meeting schedules, when to call meetings, and who can call meetings in the case of emergency.

The charters will appear on the next board agenda for approval.

The board then looked at old business, approving the certified 2017 Levy payable in 2018, reducing the tax rate to .56 and approving eight different policies regarding board procedure and meeting order after having a second reading. The board also approved keeping the meeting scheduled to 6 p.m. on Thursdays, scheduling an organizational meeting for January 4. In new business, the board approved two resolutions regarding funding gaps in special education, going on the record as the district favoring support at the state and federal level for increased funding for special education programs.

The Houston School Board will meet for its next regular meeting at 6 p.m. on January 4, 2018, in the library of Houston Public High School.

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Obituaries Alta Minerva (Sickle) Kruse Alta Minerva (Sickle) Kruse, age 93, passed away on December 23, 2017, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatf ield, Minn.

Alta Minerva A l t a (Sickle) Kruse was born at home on July 21, 1924, in Pilot Mound Township to Edwin and Susie (Thompson) Sickle. She attended country school through the eighth grade then graduated from Chatfield Public Schools. She was united in marriage with Wayne L. Kruse on October 3, 1941, at North Prairie Lutheran Church. Together they settled in Lanesboro, Minn., until his death in 1998. Alta served as Bethlehem Lutheran Church financial secretary for 15 years.

She was also employed by Lanesboro Public Schools in the cafeteria, library, office and special education assistant. In 1998 she relocated to Rochester Fontaine Towers, where she worked in the Senior Citizen’s Center. In 2015 she moved to Chatfield Care Center, where she resided until her death.

She is survived by her sons, Gary (Laurie) Kruse of Rochester and Mark Kruse of Lonsdale; grandsons: Thomas, Mark Jr., and Toby; granddaughters: Katie, Nikki and Kelsie; greatgrandchildren: Allison, Chloe, Harry, Penny, Drew, Jake, and Abby; nephews: David (Janet) Sickle, Darrell (Edna) Sickle, Jon (Debbie) Aske and Alan Vogen. Alta was preceded in death by her husband Wayne, sisters Melva Aske and Agnes Vogen, and brothers Art, Hank and Earl Sickle.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at the Chosen Valley Care Center for their loving care of Alta. At Alta’s request, her body was donated to Mayo Clinic’s Department of Anatomy. A memorial service will be held at a later date with internment in the Lanesboro Community Cemetery.

Mabry Junior Taylor Mabry Junior Taylor, age 89, of Spring Valley, died Sunday December 24, 2017, at the

Monday, January 1, 2018

Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.

Funeral services for Mabry Junior Taylor were held 11 a.m.

Thursday December 28, 2017, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Mabry Junior Spring ValTaylor ley, with Rev. Betsy Dartt officiating. Burial took place in the Washington Cemetery. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church.

He was born on August 20, 1928, in Brownsdale, Minn., to Mabry and Lou (Hyatt) Taylor.

He attended school in Brownsdale, Minn. On August 20, 1947, he was united in marriage to Betty Lou Harding in Cresco, Iowa. The couple made their home on a farm in the LeRoy area then moved to a farm in rural Spring Valley in 1952.

Mabry farmed and worked for the Spring Valley Creamery.

Mabry loved to spend his time outside with his John Deere tractors, going horseback riding, bird watching, and being with all his animals. He enjoyed sitting and visiting with family and friends, taking his afternoon naps, and had a green thumb for plants and flowers.

He was a longtime member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.

Mabry is survived by his daughters: Linda Kern of Spring Valley, Minn., Diane Grabau of Wykoff, Minn., and Donna (Bob) Conlan of Preston, Minn.; seven grandchildren: Rachel (Danny) Dahl, Raymond (Helen) Reese Jr., Scott (Tammy) Reese, Derek (Deb) Grabau, Darin (Kelly) Grabau, Duane (Jessica) Grabau, and Amber (Seth) Merkel; eight great-grandchildren, three g re at- g re at- g r a ndc h i ld ren, brother Jim (Connie) Taylor of Cedar Falls, Iowa; sisters Rita Blake of Albert Lea, Mary Lou (Gene) Stewarts of Racine, Minn., and Janice Fortney of Cedar Falls, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Betty Lou, daughter Darla Rae, sisters Helen Walker, Erma Legler, and Juanita Back, and brothers Delmer Taylor and Harold Taylor.

Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com.

Fillmore County Church Directory Canton-Scotland Presbyterian Church……..........Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Avenue, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Christ Lutheran Church..........………………..........Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…..........……….......Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church...........Sat. - 5 :30pm & Sun. - 9: 00am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 St. Columban Church.…..…….......………………..Sundays - 10 : 00am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 St. Mary’s Catholic Church...…...................................Sundays - 8:00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923

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Wykoff United Methodist Church.…….......………Sundays - 9:30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 202-2275

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Marian Miller Marian Miller passed away December 24, 2017, at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Rushford, at the age of 94. She was born in L a nesboro on October 20, 1923, to Oscar and Selma Marian Miller (Rude) Iverson and was raised on the family farm. She attended the South Rushford School through the eighth grade and graduated from Rushford High School in 1941, where she was a four-year honor roll student.

After graduating, Marian moved to La Crosse, where she worked at the Country Club Restaurant. After about a year, she returned to her hometown and worked at Eggen’s Photo Shop and Niggle Cafe before being employed by (REA) TriCounty Electric Coop, as cashier and billing clerk.

On October 29, 1949, she married Arthur Miller at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rushford.

The couple raised their four children there and were very active in the community. Marian deeply loved her family and worked tirelessly to maintain a lovely home for them to enjoy.

She had many talents that often amazed her children and grand children, who all felt she could do anything! Among those talents were cooking and baking, with her Thanksgiving dinner, potato salad, oatmeal crispy cookies, and meatballs, mashed potatoes and gravy being family favorites. Somehow, she also found time to assist Art with the bookkeeping at their Miller Truck and Implement business.

In addition to being devoted to her family, Marian was also passionate about the game of golf. She was club champion at Ferndale Country Club for more years than anyone can remember, and won a number of invitational tournaments at Ferndale and surrounding clubs. Her mantra was, “Keep your left arm straight, keep your head down and follow through!”

It served her well!

In 1969, Art and Marian began employment at the Valley View Nursing Home in Houston, where he was administrator and she the assistant administrator.

They made a great team and Art

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. often commented on how much he appreciated Marian’s many contributions. They retired in 1984 and greatly enjoyed 12 years of winters spent in Arizona.

During their years together, they also enjoyed some travel adventures, with their most memorable one being a several week car trip from Rushford to Acapulco, Mexico, with Art’s brother Vince and wife Jeanne.

They later had a wonderful time on two European vacations.

Marian was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and its Altar Society. She was president of the American Legion Auxiliary for two years and a member of its Past President’s Auxiliary, as well as a member of Ferndale Country Club and its auxiliary.

Preceding her in death were her parents Oscar and Selma, husband Arthur, and siblings Ruth, Donald, Elaine and Robert. Survivors include two sons, Michael (Susan) of Scottsdale, Ariz., and James of La Quinta, Calif.: two daughters, Mary Jo (John) Matschke of Stillwater, Minn., and Debra (Dennis) Duffy of North Oaks, Minn.; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and her sister Doris.

There will be a funeral Mass for Marian at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 4 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rushford, with the Rev. Pratap Reddy officiating. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, January 3 at Hoff Funeral Service in Rushford and one hour prior to the funeral Mass Thursday at the church.

Marian’s family prefers memorials to the Good Shepherd Foundation in Rushford.

Robert M. Camisa Robert M. Camisa, age 48, of Appleton, Wis., passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, from a stroke at St. Elizabeth Hospital with his family at his side.

He Robert M. was born on Camisa May 9, 1969 in Brooklyn, N. Y., son of the late Robert and Patricia (Curley) Camisa. On December 28, 2002, he married Jessica S. Vander Plas at Greenleafton Reformed Church in Preston, Minn. The couple was preparing to celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary this year. Robert was employed

by Catalpa Health in Appleton.

He enjoyed playing video games, movies, books, comic books, and D&D. Robert loved children, and was a kid at heart. His funny, loving, and creative spirit will be missed by those who loved him.

He is survived by his wife Jessie, his siblings: Michelle Camisa, Boston, Mass.; Lori (Tony) Nazarro, Augusta, Ga.; David (Elisa) Camisa, Dix Hills, N. Y.; nieces and nephews: Emily, Eric, Molly, Josephine, and Quinn; and parents-in-law, Marlow and Patricia Vander Plas, Preston, Minn.

A memorial service for Robert was held on Monday, December 18, 2017, at 6 p.m. at Menasha’s Westgor Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Lokker officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in his name.

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Share your thoughts at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com ven Jones and Laura (Swenson) Lynch.

In 1994, Chad graduatContinued from Page 8 ed from Fillmore Central High Chad Richard Jones School in Harmony, where he Chad Richard Jones, age was a heavy weight wrestler.

42, of CresOn August 19, 1995, Chad co, Iowa, married Heidi Bly in Greenpassed away leafton, Minn. Together they on Tuesday, had two children, Dominique December and Alexis, and later divorced.

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Chad loved outdoor activities such as camping in his popup camper, horseback riding, and swimming at Rifle Hill quarry and Forreston quarry. He also enjoyed three wheeling with his kids and would give his grandpa rides. Chad loved to socialize and visit with people, had a fondness of Avon perfume bottles, and a love for Mountain Dew and peanut M&Ms. He will be remembered for his good nature and ability to make those around him smile Chad is survived by his children, Dominique (Kayla Felten) Jones of LeRoy, Minn., and their daughter, Sophia; Alexis Jones of Ostrander, Minn., Dakota and Dallas Jones of Spring Valley, Minn.; his parents, Laura (Dave) Lynch of Waucoma, Iowa, and Steven Jones of Harmony, Minn.; his brother, Jeromy (Brandy Carpenter) Jones of Prairie du Chen, Wis.; his sister, Terra (Shawn) Smith of Ham Lake, Minn.; his nieces and nephew: Britney, Adrianna, and Anthony of Prairie du Chen, Wis.; many aunts and uncles; and his longtime friend, BG Snyder of Greenleafton.

Chad was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Stanley and Ramona Swenson; and his paternal grandparents, Gerald â&#x20AC;&#x153;Caseyâ&#x20AC;? and Velma Jones.

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Rushford approves final levy; talks savings

By Kirsten Zoellner The last meeting of the year for the Rushford City Council, Monday, December 26, brought continued discussion of the city levy and budgets.

For nearly 45 minutes, the council hemmed and hawed over where cost savings could be found, if any.

Outgoing Councilor Vern Bunke had urged the council to review the budget and look for areas of potential savings, such as within the public works and police overtime/part-time budgets. Both Mayor Chris Hallum and Councilor Terri Benson had previously noted the budget held no obvious areas of inefficient spending.

The $913,000 levy represents a 5.3% increase over the 2017 levy of $867,000.

The net increase represents a 15.4% reduction in operating expenses, but a 20.7% in debt service. Benson has frequently

stated she’s not a fan of letting budgets and the levy creep up unnecessarily, preferring to take a look at the whole picture, what services the funds provide for, and where savings can be made without sacrificing the type of community Rushford wants to be.

“I’m very respectful of anybody’s money, especially when it’s not my own. It’s about our community and how we want to move forward,” said Benson.

Bunke reiterated his stance that the city should be as lean as it possibly can. According to Bunke, by reducing the public works and police budgets and making a transfer from a healthy fund, such as the electric fund, the city could capture the amount needed to pay the additional debt service costs.

“I’ve never been a fan of robbing Peter to pay Paul,” responded Benson. “It always

has to be paid back.” It was also mentioned that city utility or project funds are already designated for certain purposes. A number of improvement projects have been done recently and while funds are healthy, they are also running lean.

“I’m not saying I disagree, ‘cause I don’t. There’s always a little that can be trimmed. But, I also agree that you don’t want to set yourself up for budget failure,” said outgoing Councilor Mark Honsey. “Operating expenses are down. The increase is for debt service. I take spending these dollars very seriously.”

“At some point, expenses do creep up,” added Mayor Chris Hallum. “We have to be responsible and watch our spending.

We owe it to the whole town. I don’t see any irresponsibility in the budget.”

“This body does have a responsibility,” agreed Bunke.

“If there’s a nickel to be saved, that’s not our nickel. It belongs to the people and we should

save it for them. I’m not saying we should get down to pennies, but pennies add up.” The final levy was approved unanimously.

In other news, the city has concluded some accounting to clear the deficit left by the former municipal liquor store fund. The city business had deficits for several years after reopening in a newly constructed building following the 2007 flood. It has been closed and vacant for several years and recently sold to Destiny Life Church.

The city has received official notice from Minnesota Management & Budget Commissioner that it has complied with requirements of reimbursement to the state for the sale.

Total state/Federal Emergency Management Agency funds to rebuild the site after the flood were $731,409. Of that, 25%, or $182,852, of the state’s funds needed to repaid if the building was sold. With the sale of the building and necessary fees, along with repayment to the state, $9,584 remains to apply to the liquor fund deficit. After

transfers from the general fund, the liquor fund will be zeroed out.

The fund deficit has been a topic of conversation on years of audits and the council had previously discussed how the sale would play into accounting to clear the fund. Councilor Mark Honsey has specifically stressed getting the fund zeroed out and his frustration with seeing it on the audit year after year. There was a bit of a light moment when Mayor Hallum joked, “We thought that was going to come from you,” pointing at Honsey when Benson made a motion to allow city staff to do the accounting and clear the fund.

“She beat me to it!” Honsey joked in return. “Do your magic,” he said to City Clerk/ Treasurer Kathy Zacher.

The remainder of the meeting was held in closed session for the annual review of City Administrator Tony Chladek.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, January 8, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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On Monday, February 12, 2018, the Fillmore County Journal will be publishing a The Rushford Council discusses the levy and budget at the December 26 meeting. Pictured, left to right, are Councilors Vern Bunke and Mark Honsey, Mayor Chris Hallum, and Councilors Terri Benson and Jim O’Donnell.

Photo by Kirsten Zoellner

special section titled “Cute Kids of Fillmore County”, celebrating the excitement and energy sparked by the birth of all of the children in Fillmore County.

This section will recognize all of our little ones in Fillmore County with pictures of newborns up to two years of age for anyone who submits a photo for publication. In addition, we will be conducting a drawing for a $100, $50 and $25 gift card to supporting local businesses for three lucky children. Along with photos of children, our newspaper will be dedicating content relating to parents of young children.

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What is your New Year’s resolution?

By Annalise Shupe The holidays have passed and the new year is upon us. Most of you are welcoming 2018 by drinking your coffee and reading your local Journal to stay updated with what’s going on in your com- Annalise Shupe munity. Well I’m going to twist that around and ask you; what’s going on in your life? More importantly, what is in your heart?

Many people view the beginning of a new year as a fresh start, a time to design a new self.

Most people create New Year’s resolutions as a way of doing this. Well, what’s your New Year’s resolution? Will you stick to it? How long have you been thinking about your resolution?

How long have you been putting it off and saying you’ll start next week?

Here are some common resolutions; to lose weight, exercise more, quit smoking/drinking,

get a new job, save money and/ or get out of debt, eat healthier, organize, travel, improve mentality and relationships, get better sleep, give to charity, and learn a new language. Have any of these ever been your New Year’s resolution? If so, did you complete it? Now, this one can be tricky; were you satisfied?

Some of you may be reading this and are thinking to yourself, “I’ve never had a New Year’s resolution.” If this is you, we’re in the same boat. I don’t think I’ve ever had a New Year’s resolution. Honestly, I find the whole thing kind of silly. If I have something I want to change in my life, I just do it. I don’t wait for a special occasion hoping I’ll have more motivation.

Motivation can be a hard thing to attain. In my experience, people tend to have the most motivation to do something the moment they know they want to do it. The motivation then tends to build if they feed it and start working towards their goal, but the motivation tends to dwindle and die out if they sit idle on the situation.

A common saying that tends to go hand-in-hand with the coming of a new year is, “New Year, new me.” You can probably assume now that I don’t really agree with this phrase. I believe any time is the perfect time to make positive changes within yourself. And let’s face it, we’re constantly changing anyway! None of us are the same people we were 10 years ago, or even two years ago!

I’m going to bring us back to one of my first questions; what is in your heart? Don’t give up on me yet; this still pertains to New Year’s resolutions. For some of you, this is the easiest question I’ve asked, others, it’s the most challenging. I ask this because of the topic: shouldn’t we do most things in life because of what is in our hearts? Shouldn’t we only change ourselves if we want to better ourselves and not because others think we need to change? Because really, New Year’s resolutions are a bandwagon thing.

In 2018 I challenge you to ask yourself; what is in your heart?

What do you desire most to do?

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foster educational opportunities for visitors as well as impacting artists’ careers. Lanesboro, Minn., was recognized as one of “America’s Top 12 Small Town Art Places” in 2013 by Artplace America, and was named “One of the Top 20 Small Towns to Visit in America” by Smithsonian Magazine in 2014.

The annual deadline for entries is January 31, 2018. The applica2017 Exhibition Gallery artist Betsy Bowen, of Grand Marais, tion is available online at www. lanesboroarts.org under “Artwith Gallery Director Robbie Brokken.

Photo submitted ist Opportunities.” Artists may also choose to download a hard Announcing a call for entries and accessible to individuals copy of the application from for artwork to exhibit in solo or from all walks of life. Both tra- the Lanesboro Arts website and two-person shows in the Exhi- ditional and contemporary art send it in with a CD or flash drive containing digital images bition Gallery at Lanesboro styles are accepted.

Arts in 2020. Available exhib- Lanesboro Arts is located of work samples to Robbie Brokits in 2020 are approximately at 103 Parkway Ave. N. in ken, Gallery Director, Lanesboro eight weeks in length and artists downtown Lanesboro, Minn., Arts, PO Box 152, Lanesboro, working in all visual arts medi- and attracts thousands of visi- Minn. 55949. Artists selected ums are encouraged to apply. tors each year to its galleries by the jury for exhibitions will The Lanesboro Arts Exhibition and year-round arts programs be notified by the end of FebruGallery seeks artworks that and events. As a nationally- ary 2018 at the latest. enrich both artist and commu- recognized multidisciplinary Please contact Gallery Director nity by initiating discussion and arts organization with a pas- Robbie Brokken with any quesconnection. These works should sion for engaging a community tions or requests for additional exhibit a unique vision and with art, the Lanesboro Arts information at (507) 467-2446, original voice, quality crafts- Galleries strive to present acces- ext. 2 or gallery@lanesboroarts. manship, and should be diverse sible and diverse works that org.

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Fillmore County Police Reports Chatfield Police Department Joshua Jacob Unnasch, 28, Fountain, Minn.; 11/17/2017, Duty to Drive With Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Larissa Ann Armstrong, 19, Lanesboro, Minn.; 11/19/2017, Exceed Limit 30 mph - Urban District (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Sylvia Danielle Bisker, 39, Chatfield, Minn.; 10/2/2017, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Rachel Ann DeShaw, 30, Stewartville, Minn.; 11/19/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Brent Scott Erickson, 24, Chatfield, Minn.; 11/1/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Colin Thomas HennessyBarnes, 25, Lanesboro, Minn.; 11/10/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Travis Garrett Hyland, 43, Spring Valley, Minn.; 4/1/2017, Violate No Contact Order Within Ten Years of the First of Two or More Convictions, Fine $1,000, Total Fees $1,090. Commit to Commissioner of Corrections, MN Correctional Facility St. Cloud - 18 months (stay for five years). Local Confinement 60 days. Credit for time served: 15 days.

Supervised probation for five years - Conditions (12/14/2017): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions

set forth in the Probation Agreement, Educational assessment/ program, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment - within 30 days, 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, Follow all State and Federal criminal laws, Contact probation officer as directed, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if have contact with law enforcement, if charged with any new crime, and/or if change address, employment, or telephone number, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Sign releases of information as directed, Give a DNA sample when directed, Do not use or possess firearms/ ammunition/explosives, Do not register to vote or vote until discharged from probation and civil rights are fully restored, No contact with victim(s) - defendant to remain at least 500 feet away from victim’s person, residence, and employment - this includes not being at the ice rink in Spring Valley - defendant not to be within 500 feet of the victim’s vehicle at any time, No contact with persons associated with illegal drugs, Individual Therapy, No assault/ aggressive/threatening behavior, Cognitive skill training, GPS

ANTIQUES • COLLECTIBLES • TOYS • HOUSEHOLD

A u c t i o n Sat., January 6, 2018 - 9am

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Spring Valley Sales Auction Building 412 East Park Street, Spring Valley, MN BarB kapperS eState and otherS, ownerS AUCTIONEER NOTE: We will be selling a large selection of furntiure, antiques, toys, tools and household items

from 2 estates and 2 parties downsizing.

Gold, silver and costume jewelry, German and other old Christmas ornaments, 2 hayracks of farm toys: semis, Tonka toys and trucks, books; and folders of baseball cards, large assortment Twins memorabilia.

Selling 2 ringS all day • 12-13 hayrackS of SmallS For more information, contact auction company or go to www.springvalleysales.com or auctionsgo.com SALE ArrANgED AND CONDUCTED BY SprINg VALLEY SALES COmpANY

AUCTIONEErS: 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.

ANNOUNCEmENTS DAY Of TAkE prECEDENCE OVEr ANY ADVErTISED Or prE-prINTED mATErIAL ALL Of THE ABOVE mErCHANDISE IS SELLINg AS IS, wHErE IS, wITH NO wArrANTY. TErmS: CASH Or gOOD CHECk DAY Of SALE. NOTHINg TO BE rEmOVED UNTIL SETTLED fOr. NOT rESpONSIBLE fOr ACCIDENTS Or mErCHANDISE AfTEr SOLD. pLEASE BrINg prOpEr IDENTIfICATION.

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Sale Site: Preston dairy & farm of Canton 1/2 Mile west of Canton, Mn on Hwy 52 To Consign Hay, Straw, or Corn Stalks or For More Information: Call Jen 507-743-2250 or Gehling Auction Company 507-765-2131 All hay must be on the lot by 5:00 pm the Friday prior to the auction. Loader tractor will be onsite 1 week ahead of sale and 1 week after the sale. All round bales & big square bales must be unloaded. No Saturday, Sunday, or Sale Day unloading. Loading fee is $1.00 per bale. Only small square bales will be sold on trailers or wagons, but must be weighed empty and full. There will be no exceptions. www.gehlingauction.com or email denny@gehlingauction.com • matt@gehlingauction.com

Monday, January 1, 2018 Monitoring - for a period of three months or as deemed appropriate by agent - to begin GPS monitoring after serving his jail term, Comply with Curfew Restrictions - defendant shall be in his residence from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. every evening unless prior authorization from his agent, Domestic abuse counseling/treatment, Defendant to surrender all firearms - he shall not own or possess any weapons or be in the presence of weapons being used by others - weapons owned by his father shall be in locked safe with no access by the defendant, Domestic No Contact (DANCO) from December 14, 2017, through December 14, 2022, No violations of an Order for Protection, Take medications in the prescribed dosage and frequency, No harassment violations.

Jamie Larry Knutson, 36, Canton, Minn.; 10/3/2017, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Randy Ellen Luttrell, 45, St. Paul, Minn.; 10/11/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Rachel Carol Selke, 20, Dakota, Minn.; 11/16/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

MN State Patrol – Rochester James Edward Beard, 19, Spring Valley, Minn.; 6/29/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Andrew Nacy Bell, 40, Roseville, Minn.; 11/29/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Brooke Lorraine Cray, 30, Chester, Iowa; 11/29/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Jonathan Wayne Haug, 46, Preston, Minn.; 11/9/2017, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Laura Mlukes Hovorka, 74 Cresco, Iowa; 11/29/2017, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Bryant E. Wilkinson, 64, Wasilla, Alaska; 5/6/2017, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Preston Police Department Taneasha Amya Frazier, 28, Lauderdale, Minn.; 10/1/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Roger Ardell Hareldson, 57, Oronoco, Minn.; 8/20/2017, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,850 until 12/14/2019), Total Fees $270.

Local Confinement - 365 days (stay 365 days for two years).

Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (12/14/2017): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign all releases of information, Educational assessment/program, 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

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medications, No possession of alcohol or drugs with the exception of prescribed medications, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, No driver’s license violations, No driving without insurance, Comply with Ignition Interlock Program, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer.

John Edward Heim, 24, St. Charles, Minn.; 12/9/2017, Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $25, Total Fees $37.

Dean Wesley Mack, 60, Rochester, Minn.; 12/9/2017, Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $25, Total Fees $37.

Ciarra Lashay McKinney, 26, St. Paul, Minn.; 10/3/2017, Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $25, Total Fees $37.

Ask a Trooper

license holder may not use or consume any amount of alcohol or a controlled substance In addition to the PBT, law enforcement officers are trained to look for clues of impairment by indicators such as driving conduct, slurred speech, bloodshot/watery eyes, odors and other types of evidence. The officer will have the driver perform a series of standardized field sobriety tests such as a walk and turn, one-leg stand and checking the eyes for indicators.

The best situation for a driver and for the safety of others on the road is to commit to a sober ride.

• Plan for a safe ride — designate a sober driver, use a cab or public transportation, or stay at the location of the celebration.

• Speak up – offer to be a designated driver or be available to pick up a loved one anytime, anywhere. If you see an impaired person about to get behind the wheel, get them a safe ride home.

• Buckle up — the best defense against a drunk driver.

• Report drunk driving — call 911 when witnessing impaired driving behavior. Be prepared to provide location, license plate number and observed dangerous behavior.

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 Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901-5848. Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state. mn.us.

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: If the results of a PBT reading cannot be used against a DWI suspect in court, why is a suspect charged with refusing PBT if that’s what they choose?

Answer: Troy H. Under state Christianson law, a preliminary breath test (PBT) is authorized when a law enforcement officer has reason to believe that a person has violated DWI laws.

There are certain situations where the PBT can and will be used for charging certain offenses. You can refuse field sobriety tests and the PBT, but if the officer has reason to believe that you are impaired, you can and will be arrested.

According to the law, the PBT test results cannot be used in any court action except the following: • To prove that a test was properly required of a person; • In a civil action arising out of the operation or use of the motor vehicle; • In an action for license reinstatement; • In a prosecution for a violation of driving while impaired; test refusal; • In a prosecution or juvenile court proceeding concerning a violation of section underage drinking and driving, or underage alcohol consumption; • In a prosecution for an alcohol-related school or Head Start bus driving, limited license; or • In a prosecution for a violation of a restriction on a driver’s license, which provides that the

HUNTING LAND FOR SALE

81 +/- ACRES, Carimona Township, Fillmore County, MN

Sealed bids will be accepted at Nethercut Schieber PA, 32 Main Ave North, PO Box 657, Harmony, MN 55939, until January 31, 2018, at 1:00 o’clock p.m., for the sale of woodland and farmland real estate located approximately 9 miles NW of Harmony, MN and 5 miles SW of Preston, MN, on County Road 15 in Section 26 Carimona Township. The property will be sold as one parcel and contains 81 acres +/-, including approximately 14.3 acres of tillable cropland under contract in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) through 09/30/19 and the balance as pastureland and woodland.

Sold AS IS. Legal description available upon request.

Bids should be placed in a sealed envelope and marked “Ellis Bid.” The bid should indicate the amount of the bid and bidder’s full contact information and must be received by 1:00 p.m. on January 31, 2018.

The Seller reserves the right to hold a bid-off with the top bidders.

Any bid-off shall occur at 1:00 p.m. on February 2, 2018 at 32 Main Ave N, Harmony, MN. The seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to negotiate with bidders. Successful bidders will be expected to enter into a standard Minnesota purchase agreement and provide earnest money in the amount of 5% of the purchase price on the day of the award.

Closing shall occur on or before February 28, 2018.

Questions about property specifics or the bid procedure should be directed to Greg Schieber. The property is available for viewing by appointment with Greg.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., JANUARY 2

â&#x20AC;˘Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St.* â&#x20AC;˘Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* â&#x20AC;˘AA Closed Meeting, 12pm, Preston United Methodist Church, 212 St. Anthony St. N., lower level.* â&#x20AC;˘Rushford AA Closed meeting, 7pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St.* â&#x20AC;˘Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pio­neer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*

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â&#x20AC;˘Senior Coffee and Dessert, 9am, Clara House, Harmony.* â&#x20AC;˘Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.* â&#x20AC;˘Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* â&#x20AC;˘Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info, (507) 288-6944.* â&#x20AC;˘Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.* WEDS., JANUARY 3 â&#x20AC;˘Spring Valley Food Shelf, 2-4pm, â&#x20AC;˘Preston Historical Society meeting, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* 7pm, Methodist Church, Preston, Public invited.

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â&#x20AC;˘Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, use side door on Newburg.*

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â&#x20AC;˘Chatfield NA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*

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â&#x20AC;˘Spring Valley Food Shelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson.* â&#x20AC;˘Mabel Public Library Story Hour, 9:30-10:30am. Preschool-elementary.

110 E. Newburg.* â&#x20AC;˘Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507) 765-2518.*

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â&#x20AC;˘Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*

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Lori Winter, Clerk Forestville Township Publish12/4, 1/1 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-17-761 In Re: Estate of Wilma Holecek, also known as Wilma Pauline Holecek, Deceased.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an Application for informal probate of the above-named decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Last Will dated July 27, 2015, has been filed with the Registrar herein, and the application has been granted informally probating such will. Any objections my be filed in the above-named Court and the same will be heard by the Court upon notice of hearing fixed for such purpose.

Notice is hereby further given that informal appointment of Harvey Joseph Holecek, 29741 Iris Road, Fountain, MN 55935, as personal representative of the estate of the above-named decedent, has been made. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the presonal representative, and the personal representatve is empowered to fully administer the estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of the letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate, unless objections thereto are filed with the Court (pursuant to Section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders.

Notice is further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present the sameto said personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred.

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$289,900 800 VIKING AVE S, LANESBORO #4083458

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bath â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ 3,442 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ 1999 â&#x20AC;˘ Open layout â&#x20AC;˘ Custom trim â&#x20AC;˘ Fireplace â&#x20AC;˘ Finished lower level w/extra kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Deck â&#x20AC;˘ Guest house (1996) 1 bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 car garage â&#x20AC;˘ Very private setting in town on city utilities START HERE!

$78,900

Owned by Dennis Solberg of Solberg Welding 507-886-4602

632 FILLMORE ST E, PRESTON

$91,000

#4084322

â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car Garage â&#x20AC;˘ 0.43 Acres â&#x20AC;˘ Open layout â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor laundry â&#x20AC;˘ Metal roof â&#x20AC;˘ Updated kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood floors â&#x20AC;˘ Patio â&#x20AC;˘ Crown molding â&#x20AC;˘ Vinyl Siding â&#x20AC;˘ Replacement windows â&#x20AC;˘ Close to Root River Bike Trail and bus stop

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98 CEDAR ST, FOUNTAIN

$79,900 #4084059

â&#x20AC;˘ 1 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ Garage â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Lots on the corner â&#x20AC;˘ Everything updated in 1992 â&#x20AC;˘ Affordable â&#x20AC;˘ Updated windows, roof & garage door â&#x20AC;˘ Gas $29 â&#x20AC;˘ Electric $105 â&#x20AC;˘ Water/Sewer $53 â&#x20AC;˘ Garbage $19 â&#x20AC;˘ Move-in condition â&#x20AC;˘ Start here

100 GOLD ST N, WYKOFF

$149,900

#4084344

â&#x20AC;˘ Totally renovated building â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Pizza ovens â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Dining areas â&#x20AC;˘ Finished LL â&#x20AC;˘ Operating as Bank Gift Haus & Margaretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tea Room â&#x20AC;˘ Professional rental office with separate access

LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE

CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NEW - 5 acres tucked in the valley with 429 feet of Root River frontage including an old farm house to remodel for your permanent home or cabin. Small pasture for the animals & short drive to town. #4084702 $79,900.

CHATFIELD - Level lot (0.16 acre) ready to be built on located in an established neighborhood along a dead end street across from City Park. #4084421 $19,900 FOUNTAIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Large level lot (132â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 300â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900 FOUNTAIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8.5 acre building site with a couple acres of tillable located off the county road high on the hill overlooking the valley. #4077950 $99,000 $89,900 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 acres of woods with approximately 400â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of creek frontage and adjoins State land. Ideal for hunting, recreation or weekend getaway.

Additional land available for building site. #4076539 $49,900

LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wooded 5 acre building site with an amazing view. Additional land available. $119,900 $109,900 LANESBORO - CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Approximately 20 acre building site located along the blacktop. Great view, adjacent to state land, trails, 5 acres tillable with balance wooded. $195,000 $165,000 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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! $84,900 $79,900 WYKOFF â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Farm in Jordan Township â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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. $474,900 - PRICED REDUCED - $417,000

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Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI

22051 COUNTY 20 PRESTON • $65,000

720 N BROADWAY SPRING VALLEY • $136,000

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385 HILLSIDE ST. SE CHATFIELD

$40,500

Spectacular views • Large ranch • Master suite w/jetted tub • Walkin closet • Main floor laundry • Formal living room and dining room 2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, fishing, camping • Large corner lot • Close to elementary • Close to golf course • Open to builders • City Utilities • Remodeled kitchen • 4 bath • Lower level is currently set up as a Private • Ideal for house or cabin mother-in-law apartment • Completely remodeled and updated • 1/2 27583 DEEP RIVER ROAD acre lot • Wildlife • Large deck $630,000

LANESBORO

$39,900

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WYKOFF

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FORESTVILLE STATE PARK

$59,900

1-level living • 2 bedrooms • Full bath • Laundry • Large living room • Formal dining room • Updated kitchen • Enclosed porch • Updated electrical • Newer water heater and roof • Newer flooring and repainted • Owning is cheaper than renting!

Broker/Owner, GRI, CRS, ABR Cell: (507) 458-6110 roxanne@harmonytel.net MN & IA Licensed

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Handy-man special • Large 2-story home • Large lot • Gutted to studs on upper level • Do the work and finish your way

MOVING?

Affordable 3 bedroom 2 bath home that has been updated and remodeled. New shingles on the garage, updated windows on the house, hardwood floors, all appliances included, leaded glass windows, French Door, original woodwork and open staircase. You’ll fall in love with the 3 season front porch and large deck off the back of the house. The 2 car detached garage has a work bench that is included. Owning this property is cheaper than paying rent!

Chatfield Office Rochester Office 116 N. Main St. 4123 26th St. NW

202 RIDGEVIEW LANE

Roxanne Johnson

NEW LISTING

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4 bedroom • Steel siding • 2+ garage • Large yard Kitchen • Large master with 2 w/in closets • Attached • Open kitchen and dining • Living room • Ideal for garage permanent home or rental • Quick possession ING LIST $35,000 NEW 101 CEDAR ST available FOUNTAIN NEW

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Affordable home - own for less If you are looking for affordable housing than what rent payments would with no work or updates...this is it. Totally remodeled home with new 200 amp be. Great property with potential for electrical, updated windows, laminate improvements or great investment and wood flooring, perm. siding, new property. Newer furnace, some sheet rock, paint & molding throughout updated windows and partially fenced with full basement. All located in quiet yard. 4 bedrooms 2 baths, hardwood floors, formal dining area, eat in community of Greenleafton on hard surface road. Additional lot available - kitchen and mud room area coming in the back side door. Property call me for information on the extra lot. City sewer and water! priced in its “As Is” condition.

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(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 www.brendasheldon.com

Great Business Opportunity as owner is retiring! Currently operating as a greenhouse and floral business which has been owner operated by 2 different families since 1954. Long term established business. Inventory will be sold separately as it changes on a daily basis. Excellent location on busy Highway 16 & 63. For more information or to schedule a time to preview the business give me a call!

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Charming 4 bdrm 2 bath home with character and charm. Hardwood floors, original woodwork, open staircase, paneled doors, French doors, 2 wood fireplaces, walk-up attic, 4 season porch, updated kitchen, walk out, and new updated electrical panel. This property is partially fenced and sits on just under an acre of land. Large enough for growing room. This one is sure to please!

$135,000

Spud Boy Diner

105 PARKWAY AVE LANESBORO

Owner is retiring • Unique diner (1927 Goodell Diner Car) • High traffic area • Scenic Lanesboro • Located on Main St • Close to state trail • Property runs down to Root River • Room for outside seating • Turn key operation

Kelsey Bergey Realtor, GRI Cell: (507) 251- 0281 kelsey@harmonytel.net MN Licensed

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Office 507-886-4221 • 25 W Center St Harmony, MN 55939

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430 Main St, Ostrander

15680 County 9, Preston

308 Main St W. Preston

106 E Prairie, Mabel

366 Main St N, Chatfield

American 4 square • Character & charm • 3 bed, 1 bath • 26x58’ shop, 1/2 heated • CB • 220 & Concrete • $99,900

Wonderful character • Hard surface road • 2 car garage • 30x60 shed plus barn • Fenced pasture • $114,900

Immediate possession! • Fresh paint • New floors • Updated kitchen • 3 bed, 2 bath • $95,000

Timeless treasure!

4 bed, 2 bath • Loaded with original details • Corner lot $78,900

Easy living • Fresh paint • New flooring • 2 bed, 2 bath • 1 car attached garage • $124,900

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HISTORIC B & B

Full-time agents Confidential & professional Ser vice 23+ Years Experience Buyer & Seller Representation

Well-established and professionally run restaurant located in the heart of downtown. Lunch & dinner menu. $179,900

314 West St., Lime Springs, IA

Park-like yard, borders country • Beautifully landscaped • Open floorplan • 30x40 ft steel shed • $110,000

1-LEVEL LIVING

Members of SEMN Association of Realtors, Rochester

For someone who enjoys people from around the world and guests ranging from private parties to corporate retreats. An outstanding property offering an exceptional experience. $545,000

COMMERICIAL LOCATION OFFERING

Real Estate - 2,448 sq ft main level with apartment, plus walk-up attic and full basement. Equipment included for full restaurant and bar. $115,000

COMMERCIAL/RETAIL SPACE

Built in 1905, 2,976 sq ft space. Renovated and ready to move into.

Green space in back with on and off-street parking.

405 Hillside Drive, Preston

Main floor living • 3 bed, 2 bath • 2 car garage • $75,000

WHAT’S YOUR PROPERTY WORTH?

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ICE CREAM SHOP & MORE

Well run seasonal business in Lanesboro, MN.

Residential • Acreages Recreational • Farm/Agricultural New Construction

Call Roxanne & Kelsey ...because every move matters!

GUNDERSEN HARMONY CARE CENTER Where old friends become reacquainted and new friendships are found!

RN/LPN Full-time RN/LPN

Part-time Position Available Night Shift Contact: Sue Lenz, DON (507) 886-6544 Ext: 73377

GUNDERSEN HARMONY CARE CENTER 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939

GUNDERSEN HARMONY CARE CENTER

ATTENTION: LIFEGUARDS - The Preston Park Board is accepting applications for the 2018 season. All lifeguards must complete the provided CPR/1st Aid course and orientation.

Reimbursement of Lifeguard training fee upon successful completion and 160 hours worked. WSI training is recommended for applicants age 16 and up with reimbursement of WSI fee upon successful completion and 50 hours worked. Applications may be picked up at City Hall in Preston.

Application deadline is 4:30pm on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. NEW WAGES!!! h25,1-o ATTENTION: POOL MANAGERS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Preston Park Board is accepting applications for a Swimming Pool Manager for the 2018 season. This person must be available beginning in May through August. Salary is negotiable, depending upon experience.

Some duties include: hiring of lifeguards, scheduling of pool staff, daily bank deposits, ordering of supplies & concessions, attendance at monthly Park Board meetings. Specific job description and applications are available at City Hall in Preston. Position will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to applications received by 4:30pm on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. h25,1-o

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Physical Education Teacher, Grades K-12

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NOW HIRING WELDERS, Machinist, Powder Coat. Pay based on experience Resumes: receptionist@rdmofmn.com or stop in and apply: 703 1st Ave SE. Dodge Center, MN 55927 (MCAN)

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PART-TIME AND FULL-TIME OVERNIGHT SHIFTS

Contact: Pam Kunert, RN â&#x20AC;˘ Community Director & Director of Health Services email: pkunert@oxfordmgmt.com Traditions of Preston | 515 Washington St. NW, Preston, MN | 507-765-3837

Crossroads Academy in Decorah, Iowa Alternative Day School

Full-time Employment Opportunity for the 2017-18 School Year

Junior High School Classroom Teacher

Discover the rewards of supporting the academic challenges of and being a behavioral strategist with students in a positive, strength-based learning environment. Candidates must have an Iowa teaching license. Salary based on experience and certiďŹ cation. BeneďŹ ts include single health, dental, disability, life, 401 K matched funds.

Email your letter of interest and resume to JTESAR@clinicarecorp.com or mail to: Human Resource Dept. â&#x20AC;˘ 625 South Dousman Road Prairie du Chien, WI 53821

HELP WANTED

Contact: Sue Lenz, DON (507) 886-6544 Ext: 73377 or Deb Johnson, OfďŹ ce Manager, Ext: 73372

Spring Valley Chevrolet Buick

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We are looking for a fun, enthusiastic individual that loves people, has prior mechanical experience, and wants to join a family oriented TEAM. This position is very fast paced and detail oriented.

GUNDERSEN HARMONY CARE CENTER 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939

NO WEEKENDS! Hours: Daytime, Monday-Friday â&#x20AC;˘ Full-time Please email resume or list experience to: blakegreenďŹ eld@bevcomm.net Pay is negotiable and depends on experience.

SPRING VALLEY CHEVROLET BUICK 120 E. GRANT STREET â&#x20AC;˘ SPRING VALLEY, MN 55975

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Looking for qualified drivers to haul and deliver feed to our co-op members and locations.

Must have a Class B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement and a clean driving record.

We offer Competitive Pay, Flexible Schedule, and a busy work environment!

Positive attitude and a strong work ethic a must.

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Advertising Sales Are you organized? Do you have great written and verbal skills? Do you enjoy helping people?

Then this will be the perfect job for you!

The Fillmore County Journal is hiring for an advertising sales position to take over an established territory in the Rushford, Peterson, Houston, and Winona area.

This position offers great compensation opportunities, tremendous flexibility, and the ability to work from home.

Marketing experience is a plus. Past sales experience preferred.

If you are looking for an opportunity to help businesses succeed with a publication that sells itself, then please send your cover letter and resume to jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com or, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SERVICES

Has current openings for experienced, mature, and caring individuals

Nurse Cook Dietary Aide â&#x20AC;˘ PT Evening Shift Nursing Assistant â&#x20AC;˘ Evening Shift â&#x20AC;˘ Convenient and close to home and school â&#x20AC;˘ Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work â&#x20AC;˘ Child care on-site with employee discount â&#x20AC;˘ Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation â&#x20AC;˘ Wages based on education and experience â&#x20AC;˘ 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.

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The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County

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