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Broadband grant awarded to Lanesboro area By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com
On January 11, Lt. Governor Tina Smith announced Border to Border Broadband Development grants which will help fund the expansion of broadband in rural Minnesota. One of AcenTek’s two grant applications was awarded. A grant of about $1.78 million will help AcenTek build the infrastructure (last mile) to connect 431 unserved households, 42 unserved businesses, and one community anchor institution in the rural Lanesboro area, including Whalan, Carrolton Township and Holt Township. “Unserved” is defined as less than 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload. Lt. Governor Smith said, “The expansion of broadband. Shannon and Evan Meier with their children Dayis, Alaina and Hudson. By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com
If not for faith, family and friends, the Meier family of rural Peterson, Minn., do not know how they would have coped with the devastating fire that took their home on December 27, 2016. As it was just two days after Christmas, Evan and Shannon Meier had all three of their children at home that day on winter break from school. The family was going to spend some time with Shannon’s parents that evening, so Shannon took Alaina, 10, Hudson, 3, and Dayis, 9 months, in her vehicle and Evan was going to follow in his vehicle after doing chores on their hog farm. Shannon’s parents, Brett and
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Carol Hyter, live in Choice, Minn., and after Shannon arrived there a little before 4 p.m., Evan had called once asking if there was anything she needed him to bring when he came to her parents. “Shortly thereafter, he called back really upset and said, “You need to get home, the house is on fire,” states Shannon. She left Hudson and Alaina with her parents and brought Dayis with her as she headed home to see what the extent of the fire was. Evan explains how the fire was discovered, saying, “I was down in the barns. I had been working in the basement and had went outside to get something” when he heard their pigs making some noise, so he went to check on them. Since he was down there
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he decided to do chores. “I came up from the barns and I saw smoke behind the house,” states Evan, “but it didn’t register right away because we have a big outdoor wood boiler” back there, and it was also near where the water heater and furnace are vented outside. But then, “I saw flames coming up through the deck,” notes Evan, adding, “I knew it wasn’t good when I saw that,” as the fire had burned out a basement window located underneath the deck and had started the deck on fire. Being a firefighter himself for the last six years with the fire department in Rushford, Minn., Evan knew to call 911 first, and then called his wife. The page See MEIER FIRE Page 2
. will level the playing field and expand education, health, and job opportunities for thousands of Minnesotans.” Fortytwo grants were awarded across the state funded with a 2016 legislative appropriation of $34 million for the Border to Border Broadband Development Grant Program. The program is administered by the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The program’s purpose is to aid in the expansion of high speed Internet access in unserved or underserved areas of rural Minnesota. The funding will provide up to 50% of the cost of the infrastructure building projects. The Lanesboro area project cost will be $4.68 million, with See BROADBAND Page 7
Fountain gets plant update By K irsten Zoellner kirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com
The Fountain City Council started things in 2017 in similar discussion to those last year. The city is working cooperatively with WSB & Associates and Rick Whitney, of PeopleService, to determine a solution to waste water treatment plant issues and to assist the city in regaining compliance with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). Things at the plant are progressing, as they attempt to get a handle on the situation, but there was some news at the Thursday, January 5 council meeting that Whitney called, “potentially upsetting news.” According to Whitney, two
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pre-anoxic front mixers are not functioning properly and will need repair or replacement. In checking the shaft, it was discovered that the gap between the mixer bottom and the propeller blades was not 24 inches, as required, but rather a half an inch, in Whitney’s opinion. With the mixers carrying so much back from the pumps, downward pressure was put on the propeller blades. As a result from the movement of the mixer, the downward pressure, and the narrow bottom gap, the ten foot, stainless steel propeller blades bent down and struck the bottom. “It kicked the breaker, fortunately for me,” added Whitney. See PLANT UPDATE Page 12
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for the Rushford Fire Department for the house fire at 30690 Digger Road in Peterson, Minn., came in at 4:37 p.m. and they were on scene quickly to help aid their fellow firefighter. In the meantime, Evan had called a neighbor, Ryan Agrimson, to ask if he had any fire extinguishers on hand. “We sprayed four or five extinguishers” in the basement window says Evan, but it didn’t slow the fire down. Evan felt helpless as there were no hoses for him to grab like there would normally be, because everything was put away for winter, including a garden hose that is hooked up and handy any other time of year. The Rushford Fire Department had arrived on scene and were fighting the fire when Shannon pulled in their driveway and she could see the Lewiston Fire Department arriving shortly behind her. The Houston Fire Department also came to assist. As she arrived, Shannon says she saw smoke coming out of the windows, but she couldn’t really see any flames as the fire was in the basement and moved to the deep interior of the house and up the walls before flames were noticeable. “I didn’t really realize the severity of it,” says Shannon, but Evan knew because of his firefighting experience. The firemen were able to reach through the windows and grab a few of the family’s belongings, which they are grateful for. Shannon is a photographer, which the Rushford Fire Department members know, and “they know how important it is to me,” she says, so when Evan pointed out to the firefighters where her camera equipment was in the house, they
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were able to reach her computer, cameras, camera gear and some photo albums and set outside. They also managed to save several items from the living room, including toys, a lamp and some blankets. “Those few things they set out was pretty great,” states Shannon. Once the center of the home started to burn, the floors and ceilings gave out, which made the structure very unstable and unsafe. After fighting the fire for approximately an hour and a half, the fire department determined the best thing to do would be to bring in an excavator to collapse what was left of the structure. This decision was made to control where the structure fell and for the safety of the firefighters. “It’s super unfortunate, but it’s one of those things that we would much rather see our house go than to have someone get hurt,” states Shannon. Ryan Agrimson came with an excavator and knocked down what was remaining of the Meier’s home as Evan and Shannon watched it go down. The cause of the fire is undetermined. Immediately following the fire, the family had support and necessities from family, friends and complete strangers. “We stayed with both our families for the first week and they helped us out with our immediate stuff, and they have been just everything to us,” states Shannon, adding, “we have great friends, but they are so much more than friends - it’s a huge family” who were there for them in their time of need, as well. Evan’s parents, Molli Kook and John Meier of Winona, Minn., along with his sister Maxie of Colorado and his brother Niall of Winona, Minn., and Shannon’s family, including parents Brett and Carol Hyter and her sister
Carin Hyter of Omaha, Nebr., have “just kind of turned their lives off for a little bit,” says Shannon, so that they can be there for their family members. The Meiers have a rental property in Rushford that was to be leased beginning January 1, 2017. After the fire, Evan and Shannon did not think it would be right for them to ask the renter to make other plans, so they were going to figure something else out for housing. That renter came to them and told them to move into the home and that she would make other arrangements. Another thoughtful act among many that the Meier family has experienced following the fire. The Red Cross came right away to help and also to offer future services. “They were very helpful,” says Shannon, and adds, “their help was appreciated” by the family. A close friend of the Meier’s, Abby Lee, began a gofundme account to help the family recover from the fire with a goal of $5,000. The amount raised as of January 9, 2017 was $9,800 (in just 12 days) which is just unbelievable, states Shannon. “We have been so blessed by the generosity” of so many peo-
Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips! ple, states Shannon. Whether it was their parents buying necessities and giving them furniture, or those who dropped off toys, clothes and more, the family has been moved by the giving nature of people. Evan and Shannon have always participated in and supported benefits and fundraisers in the area, but to be on the receiving end is quite an experience and they have so many people to thank, notes Shannon. Many friends and family members met at the Meier’s rental property the weekend following the fire to spruce up the place. “There was a small army” here to help, says Shannon and with Evan’s dad in charge, a lot got done, including painting, new carpeting on stairs, floor trim installed and more. Shannon’s sister organized a chili feed fundraiser and approximately 40 people worked together to host the chili feed on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at the Rushford-Peterson elementary school. There were approximately 400 meals served at the fundraiser and Hyter states, “The support was amazing,” saying, “the benefit was truly a reflection of how caring the community is,” along with the surrounding area, including the school for let-
ting them use the space for the chili feed. Evan and Shannon’s faith in God has also helped get them through, as Shannon states, “God has a plan for everything,” and they will take it one day at a time. The Meier’s church, Root River Community Church of Rushford, has also been very helpful and supportive. “Our church family has been wonderful,” as they have brought meals, helped work on their rental home, and assisted with the chili feed fundraiser. The Meier’s plan on rebuilding in the spring and have already started some “rough planning” for their new home. This is not the first fire the family has experienced, as they lost a 110-foot pole barn full of machinery, equipment, tools and straw in May of 2016, which Evan has just finished rebuilding. The kids are dealing with the loss of the home pretty well, states Shannon although 10-year-old Alaina probably understands the most of what has happened. The Meier family is staying strong together, as Shannon says faith, family and friends are the most important things “and we have had all three” during this difficult time, states Shannon.
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C ommentary Devil’s advocate…Vantage Point Pt 1: Foresight Responding to Gudmundson By Aaron Bishop Tall structures for seeing distant objects have been vital in virtually every successful civilization. For millennia, the heights of buildings were very limited to only several stories due to a lack of either innovation or resources. With stone and mortar, w a t c h t o w - Aaron Bishop ers allowed sentinels to keep watch over great swaths of distant land. With only a few more innovative methods and sophisticated materials, we have reached exponentially greater heights. The tallest human-made structure in the world, the Burj Kalifa tower in Dubai, stands 2,722 feet tall. Additional innovation has resulted in satellites which now circumvent the necessity for stone and mortar. Our friends on the International Space Station can see a huge portion of the Earth as they orbit at a speed of 5 miles per second. In fact, with their view of Earth, many astronauts and cosmonauts experience the humbling Overview Effect. More on that in a later article. If stone and mortar are fundamental materials to build basic towers to help us see farther spatially, what can help us see further temporally? What do we have to construct an allegorical tower of foresight for our society? Can we launch a satellite of foresight? I believe our own experience and learning from humanity’s past may be among the most Editorial Cartoon
important “materials” we have for constructing such towers of foresight. Nineteenth century philosopher George Santayana’s words, “Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” echo Marcus Tullius Cicero’s, “To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child,” from the first century B.C.E. With the advent of technology and public education, we have easy access to historical knowledge, and problem solving is what humans do. Yet, sometimes our solutions are simply band aids which won’t help in the long run. Some people think more about the future than others, but I believe virtually everyone has the power to foresee events if they ponder cause and effect. If we understand the past and learn human history, we can avoid foreseeable mistakes and come up with better, lasting solutions. I recall history enthusiast Dan Carlin saying something to science historian James Burke in an interview. “[Every] generation is born into this world that is not of their making and confronting challenges that are not of their doing.” Our descendants will live in a world you and I leave behind. How will our descendants think of their living conditions if we carry on as we are? What are practical applications for thinking of cause and effect effectually longterm? Consider our energy policy. The Department of Energy, one of the most farsighted government programs we have, is looking at solving
problems for the next 10,000 years because that’s how long nuclear waste will remain radioactive. Consider agriculture. Globally, 30% of arable soil has been lost to either erosion or nutrient depletion in the last 40 years. Is this sustainable? Do we care? If we do care, mitigating problems in the future must be done by thinking about the decisions we make now. Soil, energy, clean water, and this two-degree Celsius experiment we are in require our attention and lasting solutions. We’ve got a plethora little towers built right now and some taller ones (Dept. of Energy [for the moment]) and many of us have the necessary tools and materials to see several years down the road. I can only ask that we come together as a community to come up with ideas to address these problems. Why together? Because that is what makes us human, and it’s going to take all of us. From the stone and mortar watchtowers of past human societies; from cityscapes to views of Earth seen by our friends in the International Space Station, our vision of what our physical surroundings are has increased exponentially. We’ve tackled problems successfully, but sometimes at the cost of those further down the road in time. Upcoming challenges face our community, state, nation, and our world. The more we can prevent now, the less our descendants will need to react in the future. What will be our legacy? Cheers. (Sources provided at www. FillmoreCountyJournal.com.)
By Roy Cerling This note is in response to Col. Gudmundson’s January 9 Fillmoare County Journal commentary on retaining the electoral college. I take exception to some of the arguments used. In fact Roy Cerling I believe the editor Mr. Sethre should sometimes reject commentaries due to their utter lack of journalistic standards. I complain because, while Col. Gudmunson is entitled to his opinion, he is not entitled to his own facts. There must be some common basis for discussion. Repeating these fictions as if they were fact only aggravates the partisan divides that so sorely bedevil our nation. For example, in paragraph four the colonel claims that President Obama has encouraged illegal immigrants to vote. This is utter nonsense. It is true however, that the Fox Business Network used a deceptively edited clip of President Obama to make it appear that he had done so. I advise the
Government this week • Tuesday, January 17, Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m. • Tuesday, January 17, Preston City Council, 6 p.m. • Tuesday, January 17, Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 7 p.m. • Tuesday, January 17, Rushford Village City Council, Village Hall, 7 p.m. • Wednesday, January 18, Kingsland School Board, District Conference Room, 6:30 p.m. • Thursday, January 19, Lanesboro School Board, 7 p.m. • Thursday, January 19, Fillmore County Planning & Zoning Commission, Commissioners’ Board Room, 7 p.m. • Monday, January 23, Rushford-Peterson School Board, Rushford Biology Room, 5:30 p.m. • Monday, January 23, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Monday, January 23, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, January 23, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Schedule subject to change.
colonel to read the transcript of the entire interview. In paragraph five, the colonel claims that Illinois union members were bussed to Iowa in order to vote twice. I have not been able to find any convincing evidence that this happened. It sounds just a little too delicious to be true. I caution the colonel to think twice before believing any of these stories that are just a bit too juicy to be true. Recall the old adage: If it’s too good to be true... it’s probably a fraud. There were a great number of fake news stories spread via social media during the last election cycle. Please don’t repeat them for this audience. In paragraph three, the colonel implies voter fraud in Detroit. The headlines scream “Too many votes in 37% of Detroit Precincts.” The headlines fail to note there were too few votes in 24% of Detroit precincts. While this does point to some very serious vote count problems in Detroit, the issues appear more likely caused by human error or voting machine malfunctions than outright fraud. Further investigation is certainly warranted - but claiming fraud does not help when the problem may be as mundane as outdated election equipment. Colonel Gudmunson -- There are many folks in Fillmore County who read your commentaries. Since you help to shape opinions, I believe you owe it to your readers to pay closer attention to the accuracy of the claims you use to justify those opinions.
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C ommentary One Moment, Please... Premiums cost Clinton election By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com Our 44th President of the United States of America said, early on, “If you like your plan, you can keep your plan.” Over-promised and underdelivered. I have watched and waited since November 9, 2016, when the world came to realize Donald J. Jason Sethre Trump was elected to be the next President of the United States of America, before sharing my observations. If I had my choice, the election would have come down to one of these two candidates: Marco Rubio (R) and Joe Biden (D). I might have felt like we were voting for the greater of two positive forces. Instead, we were presented with choosing from the lesser of two evils. Clinton came with trust issues and political baggage, while Trump was self-absorbed and still maintains that egotistical stamina. But, here’s the kicker. Hillary openly shared her support for continuing the policies of Barack Obama. This didn’t sit well with many people for one really big reason. In these parts, as I got around and chatted with people in our area, I heard the same thing over and over again. Health insurance premiums were getting out of control! Premiums were increasing between 50% and 66% every year. A friend of mine in Fountain will be paying $3,000 per month in for his family in 2017. Add another $12,000 for the annual deductible. That would mean the insurance company wouldn’t spend one cent until after the customer had spent $48,000 in one year. Who can afford that? Another business owner I spoke with in Chatfield shared, “Throughout my lifetime, whoever was president, whether Republican or Democrat, their decisions never affected my life in the way that President Obama did with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.” This Chatfield business owner now has a health insurance premium that costs more than his mortgage. Getting back to my friend who is paying $3,000 per month, do you realize that $3,000 per month for a house payment will get you a $515,000 valued home? But, after you pay $3,000 towards your monthly health
insurance premium, what do you have to show for it? With an investment in a house payment, you are building equity -- an asset. With health insurance, you are simply investing in risk. How much is that worth? Is it worth as much as a $515,000 house? But, (cue the infomercial voice) wait, there’s more! Every year, that non-equity-building investment of health insurance is going to increase by 50% to 67%. If your premium was $3,000 per month, and it increased by 50% every year for 10 consecutive years, by the year 2026 your health insurance premium would be $115,330 per month. I know that seems highly unlikely, but economists and politicians were way off the mark with their predictions and expectations for the results of the Affordable Care Act. Trump won this election because many people, in Fillmore County and throughout America, didn’t want to see Obama’s policies continue. And, specifically, they didn’t want to see their health insurance premiums exceed their house payments. When your health insurance costs more than your house payment in America, there’s a problem. But, I believe that Clinton, among other elitists who were unaffected by the high costs of the Affordable Care Act, were not in touch with the American people. This election subtly erupted with a segment of voters saying, “Enough is enough!” They didn’t want to pay for 20 million people to receive free healthcare on their dime. I do have to say it was a little amusing watching our national media anchors during the night of the election. They were awkward and devastated. They couldn’t believe that rural America showed up to vote for Trump. So, who was trying to influence the results of the election more -- the Russian hackers or the national media? Openly, the national media, without a doubt was in support of Clinton. Russia, maybe? In the end, it really doesn’t matter at this point. Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States of America on Friday, January 20, 2017. And, after Trump takes office, I hope someone deletes his Twitter account, so he can focus 100% of his energy on fixing the healthcare situation. Donald, if you’re reading this, here’s a link to my suggestion: http://fillmorecountyjournal.com/one-momentplease-are-doctors-on-commission/.
Protect your health when working in the cold By Michael Cruse Extension Educator for Fillmore and Houston Counties Cold weather presents a unique set of challenges for those who have to work outside, including our farmer producers. No matter how cold it gets, animals need Michael Cruse feed and water, snow has to be moved and grain has to be shipped. While most producers have ways of remaining productive during the winter months, it never hurts to remind ourselves of some important cold weather considerations. As external temperatures drop ,our bodies use more of our energy supplies to keep our core warm. Get cold enough and eventually our bodies will shift blood flow away from our extremities. This process makes
us vulnerable to cold related illnesses and injuries like hypothermia, frostbite, trench foot and chilblains. While an individual’s tolerance of cold temperatures will vary, everyone who works in cold conditions is vulnerable to its effects. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) risks factors that contribute to cold stress related illnesses and injuries include wetness, exhaustion, prior health conditions and poor physical conditioning. While we can never perfectly protect ourselves from the elements, the group Farm and Ranch eXtension in Safety and Health (FReSH) have provided some basic steps that we all should take when working in the cold. • Dress in layers • Have extra clothes available to change into • Always protect your face and head • Pay particular attention to
your feet – they need to stay warm but should not sweat • Wear appropriate gloves If you or someone you are working with should experience a cold related illness or injury it is important to get some place warm and dry. It is not always advisable to warm areas of frostbite or other cold related damage and you should seek medical advice when dealing with such injuries. And if you find yourself in an emergency due to a cold related illness or injury, seek emergency medical help immediately. Living and working in cold temperatures is a part of what makes us Midwesterners. But while it is a part of who we are, we have to remember to respect the effects that cold can have on us. I encourage those that are interested in more information on staying safe in the cold to read OSHA’s Cold Stress Guide and FReSH’s article Cold-Related Conditions and Agriculture.
Snow blower safety tips: Keep best practices in mind this winter With winter snows arriving, homeowners, contractors, and business owners will again rely on their snow blowers to clear driveways and walks. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is offering tips for safe and correct use of snow blowers. “Your indispensable winter friend, the snow blower is ready to be powered up and it’s important to keep safety in mind,” says OPEI President and CEO Kris Kiser. “Be sure to prepare and consider the following tips before you use your equipment: Prepare before it snows Review your owner’s manual and check your equipment. Check your owner’s manual for safe handling procedures from your manufacturer. If you forgot to drain the fuel last winter before storing your snow blower, drain the tank now. Adjust any cables. Check the auger (the snow blower should always be completely powered off when you are checking the equipment). Know how to operate the controls. You should be able to shut off your equipment quickly. Prepare your fuel and handle it properly. It’s important to have the right fuel on hand for your snow blower – movement and fuel availability may be limited during a snowstorm. Be sure to use the correct fuel, as recommended by your equipment’s manufacturer (for more information on fueling properly see www.LookBeforeYouPump. com). Fill up the fuel tank out-
side before you start the engine and while the engine is cold. Never add fuel to a running or hot engine. Be sure to clean the area you intend to clear with your equipment. Snow can sometimes hide objects that if run over by a snow blower, may harm the machine or people. Doormats, hoses, balls, toys, boards, wires, and other debris should be removed from the areas you intend to clear. Dress appropriately. Wear safety glasses and footwear that can handle slippery surfaces. Operate your equipment safely Key safety tip: Never put your hands inside the auger or chute. Use a clean out tool (or stick) to unclog snow or debris from your snow blower. Your hands should never go inside the auger or chute. Make sure the snow blower is in the off position before addressing any clogs. Turn OFF your snow blower if you need to clear a clog. If
you need to remove debris or unclog snow, always turn off your snow blower. Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop before clearing any clogs or debris. Only use your snow blower in visible conditions. Never operate the snow blower without good visibility or light. Aim your snow blower with care. Never throw snow toward people or cars. Do not allow anyone to stand in front of your snow blower. Keep children or pets away from your snow blower when it is operating. Use extreme caution on slopes and hills. Use caution when changing directions on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes. Know where your cord is. If you have an electric powered snow blower, be aware of where the power cord is at all times. Avoid tripping. Do not run over the power cord. More safety tips and information are available at www.opei.org.
Correction In the January 9, 2017 Fillmore County Journal, it was stated that during the January 3 Lanesboro City Council meeting, Don Bell was appointed to the Library Board. Don Bell was actually an applicant for the Public Utilities Board, and Tom Dybing was appointed to that position. Stacey Schultz was appointed to the Library Board. We apologize for the error.
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A look at the life and influence of Dr. King Martin Luther King, Jr. played a pivotal role in race relations in the United States for nearly a decade. He helped secure the end of legal segregation of African-American citizens, created the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and served as a source of inspiration for black individuals across the globe. Dr. King did not begin his
life as a crusader or public figure. He had much more modest beginnings in rural Atlanta. Born Michael King, Jr., he was the middle child of Michael King, Sr. and Alberta Williams King. Michael King, Sr. served as pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church upon the death of his father-inlaw, who was the church's prior
pastor. At this point, the elder king decided to change his name to Martin Luther to honor the famed Protestant religious leader. His son soon decided to adopt the name as well. A religious family, the Kings tried to shield their children from the realities of racism that were alive and well in the country.
They believed racism and segregation to be an affront to God's will, and Martin, Sr. discouraged separation of class and taught these lessons to his children. Those lessons resonated with Martin, Jr. Dr. King attended Booker T. Washington High School and was so advanced he was able to skip both the 9th and 11th grades. He went on to college at the age of 15, graduating from Morehouse College in 1948 with a degree
in sociology. In his junior year of college, King enrolled in a Bible class that sparked a renewed enthusiasm for the ministry. He later enrolled in the liberal Crozer Theological Seminary in Chester, Pennsylvania, where he received a Bachelor's of Divinity. Later he attended Boston University and earned a Ph.D. at the age of 25. It was during his time in Bos-
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reliable broadband Internet access to Greater Minnesota. We were awarded a $1.78 million grant through a partnership with AcenTek, one of our service providers in Fillmore County. By working together, AcenTek will now be able to provide this broadband infrastructure to rural Lanesboro area. “I’m very happy with the work that the Fillmore County EDA Committee has done working with our local providers and their vision of equal access to basic broadband infrastructure services in the entire county, and especially to residents and businesses in the service area that this grant will be applied. This expansion of broadband will connect doctors to patients, students to school, people to jobs, and farmers and businesses to data and markets around the world and will also improve people’s quality of life and make businesses more com-
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petitive. The Border to Border Broadband Development Grant is a major step forward for Fillmore County! We still have much more Broadband work to do in Fillmore County, as we still have 80% plus of our rural households underserved by the states goal of at least 25Mbps download/3Mbps upload speeds referenced from the States Office of Broadband Development.” The Fillmore County EDA brought the Fillmore County Broadband Alliance resolution to the county board for their endorsement. The Alliance is looking for ideas and solutions to more aggressively improve broadband services to all county residents. The EDA proposes that they work with service providers to lay Fiber or Conduit for all new roads and upgrades. Lentz notes this step is still under discussion with the commissioners.
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until his retirement in 1981. At that time, he and Irma moved from the farm into Harmony, Minn., where they lived until 2003 when they returned to the farm. James was a member of the American Legion. James is survived by his wife of 68 plus years, Irma; sons Gary (Mary) of Mabel, Minn.; Curtis (Ruth) of Stewart, Min.; Jimmie of Harmony, Minn.; and Gene (Barb) of Wykoff, Minn.; and daughters Bonnie Wangen of Belvidere, Ill.; Rhonda (Tim) Manka of Black Creek, Wis.; Marcia (Mike) Randall of Minnetonka, Minn.; and Lorinda (Paul) Dredske of Poplar Grove, Ill.; 21 grandchildren, 33 greatgrandchildren, and 12 greatgreat-grandchildren, in addition to several step-grandchildren; a brother, Merlin (Marge) of Onalaska, Wis.; and sisters Ella Olstad of LaCrosse, Wis.; Orillie Iverson of Byron, Minn.; and Gladys (Marlin) Ziemer of St James, Minn.; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. James was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Peter, Palmer and Kenneth; and sisters Marian Bothun and Ruth Beatty and great-granddaughter Megan Schultz. Funeral service was held 11 a.m., Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Elstad Lutheran Church in rural Lanesboro. Burial took place in the church cemetery, with military honors by the American Legion. Visitation was from 9 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Arrangements were handled by Mengis Funeral Home of Mabel, Minn.
in Fountain, Minn., where he raised his family. He started the Gunderson Garage in Fountain in 1950 and began selling James Odell Wangen used automobiles. In 1959, he James Odell Wangen, age 97, purchased the Pontiac, Cadilof rural Lanesboro, passed away lac and GMC truck dealership on January in Preston, Minn. Lester also 7, 2017, at St owned the Preston-Fountain Marys HosSchool Bus Service for a period pital, Rochin the 1960s. In 1965, he ester, Minn. became interested in farming, James was and divested himself from the born April automotive business in 1971. 4, 1919, to Lester farmed until he retired Edward O James Odell from farming at the age of 72, and BerWangen but continued to work successtha (Olson) fully selling cars until he retired Wangen on their farm in at the age of 87. Lester enjoyed Amherst Township, Fillmore raising horses and riding all his County, Minn. James was the life. He was also an avid hunter second child, and oldest son, of and enjoyed fishing. He retired 10 children. James was baptized, to Osseo, Wis., and then to confirmed, Hibbing, Minn., where he lived and life-long member at for several years with his grandElstad Lutheran Church, rural daughter. Lanesboro, Minn. He attended Lester, a part of the Greatest school through eighth grade at Generation, served in the army Dirken Country School, rural during World War II earning Lanesboro. the rank of Master Sergeant. James worked on the farm for He served with distinction and his father before working as a honor during the Battle of the hired farm hand for neighborBulge and remained in Europe ing farmers. for several months after the war In 1940, James enlisted into to assist in the repatriation of the United States Army, where civilians and soldiers. he served primarily in California. A memorial service was held With his papers in-hand, James at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, January was scheduled to be discharged 13 at the Fountain Lutheran on December 8, 1941. With Church in Fountain, Minn., the U.S. involvement in WWII, with visitation with the family all discharges were cancelled one hour prior to the service. and James’ service was extended Burial took place at the Founinto 1945. In June 1944, James, tain Community Cemetery along with thousands of others with military honors accorded serving stateside, were shipped by Fountain American Legion to England, where they became Post 492. A luncheon followed part of the D-Day Invasion of the service at the church for Normandy. James then served family and friends. in Europe, including the Battle Lester N. Gunderson Riley Funeral Homes in of the Bulge, through V-E Day in May 1945. He then returned Lester N. Gunderson, of Hib- Chatfield assisted the family to the U.S. and was honorably bing, Minn., passed away on with the arrangements. To share discharged with the rank of January 6, 2017, at the age of a condolance with the family corporal. James then worked on 93. Lester was born Septem- please visit www.rileyfuneralhomes.com. a large dairy farm in California ber 4, 1923 until returning home to rural in Pleasantville, Wis., Rose Elizabeth “Betty” Lanesboro, Minn., in 1947. Dingels James was united in mar- to Alfred Rose Elizabeth “Betty” Dinriage to Irma R Vickerman on and Ester gels, age 94, of Redwood Falls, June 19, 1948. He worked as Gunderson. formerly of Olivia, died Friday, a tenant farmer near Mabel, His daughDecember 30, 2016, at SunMinn., until 1955 when he and ter, Cindy wood Good Samaritan NursIrma purchased the Harstad ( R o l a n d ) Lester N. ing Home farm in Amherst Township, fol- E r d m a n Gunderson in Redwood lowed by the additional pur- and his wife, chase of the adjoining farm in Joyce Gunderson preceded Falls. Mass 1961. While living on their farm, Lester in death. His daughter of Christian James served on various boards, Karen (Kevin) Dungan and Burial was including Elstad School Board sons David (Barbara) Gunder- W e d n e s and Amherst Township Board. son and Richard (Norma) Gun- day, January James supplemented the farm derson survive him. Lester and 4, 2017, at income by certifying acreages Joyce had 10 grandchildren and St. Aloysius Rose Elizabeth C a t h o l i c “Betty” Dingels for the SCS, carpentry work 16 great-grandchildren. and township grader operator Lester lived most of his life Church in Olivia, Minn. Burial was in the church cemetery. Betty Dingels was born June 18, 1922, in Norfolk Township, Bird Island, Minn., to William Christ Lutheran Church..........………………..........Sundays - 9 : 00am and Julia (Keltgen) Leach. She 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 grew up on the farm just south Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…..........……….......Sundays - 9 : 00am of Bird Island and graduated 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 from St. Mary’s Catholic High Our Savior’s Lutheran Church........... Sat. - 5 :30pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 School in Bird Island. She then St. Columban Church.…..…….......………………..Sundays - 10 : 00am attended St. Mary’s Hospital 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 School in Minneapolis, Minn., St. Mary’s Catholic Church...…...................................Sundays - 8 : 00am graduating in 1943 as a regis405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 Wykoff United Methodist Church.…….......………Sundays - 8 :30am tered nurse. Betty worked at 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 202-2275 the Cosgriff Clinic in Olivia If you are interested in listing your church, contact the from 1943-46. She married Kenneth Dingels on October Fillmore County Journal at news@fillmorecountyjournal.com.
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The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. 26, 1946, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bird Island. They farmed north of Olivia in Kingman Township and were blessed with five children. Following the death of her husband Kenneth in 1977, she moved to Olivia in 1981. Betty regained her nursing certificate in 1978 and began work again as an RN at the Bird Island Manor Nursing Home until her retirement. She was a faithful member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church and enjoyed flower gardening, playing cards, quilting, crocheting, and sewing for her grandchildren. Betty is survived by her children: Nancy Wee of Viroqua, Wis.; JoAnn (and John) Glady of Wykoff, Minn.; Charlotte (and Carroll) Sutton of Richmond, Ky.; and Steve (and
Pat) Dingels of Redwood Falls, Minn.; daughter-in-law Linda Dingels of Northfield, Minn.; twelve grandchildren: Jason Wee, Nicole (and Mike) Tyriver, and Becky Wee; Janelle (and Karl) Campeau, Mark (and Hilary) Glady, Sister Mary Elisha (Kathleen), and Margaret (and Nick) Hewitt; Chris Dingels, Angela Dingels, and Brian (and Angela) Dingels; Jaclyn Dingels and Scott Dingels; 14 great-grandchildren, sisters: Edna (and Lloyd) Buschette and Sister Ann William Leach (Mary Ann); and sister-in-law Elaine Dobmeier. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband Kenneth; son Eugene Dingels, great-granddaughter Marian Hewitt, two sisters, six brothers, and five sisters-in-law. Blessed be her memory.
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R-P School Board holds annual meeting By Kirsten Zoellner The Monday, January 9 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting saw a host of annual housekeeping issues, in addition to the welcoming of new Board Director B o n n i e Prinsen. First up for the board, was election of officers. It Bonnie Prinsen was determined that John Linder remain board chairman, Joyce Iverson remain vice-chair, and Valerie Howe remain board treasurer. The board clerk for 2017 is Bonnie Prinsen. Meeting times for the board will continue to be the third Monday of each month, at 5:30 p.m., excepting in January and February, when the meeting dates are bumped back a week due to holidays. Board member salaries we increased s l i g h t l y, after some discussion. Board member John Pettit stated he saw no reason to change the John Pettit current rate of $750 per year, and $800 for the chairman. “If
The official newspaper, official depositories, and legal counsel for the district remain the same in 2017. The board also unanimously approved the designation of accounting Julie Koop and clerical duties to Business Manager Toni Oian and Accounting Clerk/Administrative Assistant Laura Hahn. Investment of cash reserves and making of electronic transfers by Oian, Hahn, and Superintendent Chuck Ehler was also approved. The board also proceeded with futher discussion on acquiring Chromebooks for the school board members. The devices would be the sole property of the school district and are aimed at improving efficiencies and communication of the school board. Board member Dean Mierau, who was outspoken about the devices at earlier meetings said he had no interest in having or using one, preferring to use his own personal device if necessary. Pettit questioned whether the devices would have comparable capabilities as similar
we were to increase it, I could see paying by meeting instead and compensate for the time in addition to regular meetings,” said Pettit. “There seems to be a wide variation, with no right or wrong answer,” pointed out Linder after reviewing documentation of area board member compensation. R-P School District has the third lowest, of twelve districts with annual fee amounts. The figures range from $480 at the lowest, and $1,550 ($1,850 for John Linder the chairman) at the highest. Only one other district pays per meeting. Six of 13 pay an additional amount for half day and full day meetings outside of school district events, such as Minnesota School Board Association trainings. “It seems that districts as low as we were compensated for additional meetings,” added Baord member Julie Koop. Valerie Howe motioned to set the pay at the same rate, but add $35 per day for half day and $75 per day for full day meetings outside of the school district. The motion passed with Pettit opposed.
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devices. High School Principal Jake Timm explained that the devices have no hard drive and will not work with Word documents, utilizing GoogleDocs instead. Timm stated that the devices have the capability to make notes and edit documents in real time and are accessible anywhere there is internet service. “We have the capability to connect automatically,” added Timm. Timm asked Student Board Representative Hayden Stensgard about his experience with the new student Chromebooks. “At first, I was pretty skeptical. Having it in the classroom is well worth it,” said Stensgard. “ We’r e not replacing techJoyce Iverson nology, but it’s a nice tool to have,” added Timm. He further explained that the board can create documents to share or for private notes, as well as pull up schedules and calendars for meetings. “It’s the efficiency piece.” The cost of the Chromebooks is $1,750.07 for seven devices. It is expected they could be in use by the February meeting. Ehler noted that Technology Director Corey Mattson will be hosting training opportunities for the board members. It was suggested that
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Mattson be present at the first meeting with the new devices to go through any issues or questions. Regarding committee assignments by the board members, it was determined the Iverson and Koop would serve on the Comm u n i t y Education A d v i s o r y Valerie Howe Committee; Iverson, Koop, and Mierau on Facilities; Howe, Koop, Oian, and Ehler on the Budget and Finance; Mierau and Linder on Insurance; Iverson, Prinsen, and Linder on Legislative; Pettit and Linder on Meet & Confer; Prinsen on Minnesota State High School League; Howe, Pettit, Linder (alternate) and Koop (alternate) on Negotiations; Koop on Q-Comp Committee, Iverson and Linder on R-P Foundation; Koop and Iverson on School Policies; Pettit, Linder, and Mierau on Transportation; and Howe on the Hiawatha Valley Education District, Staff Development, Technology, and Safety Committees. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, January 23, at 5:30 p.m., in the high school biology room. Please note the date change. The public is encouraged to attend.
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By Tammy Danielson If you can’t lose it… There is a funny saying when talking about losing weight, “If you can’t lose it, decorate it.” Maybe this explains my attraction (addiction?) to jewelry and all accessories with bling. As we enter this new year, it is customary to do a self-evaluation and determine if we are happy with our weight or if we have a New Year’s resolution to make. After the famous eve celebration was over and the ball dropped, I decided it was time to get “on the ball” and take control of my eating habits once and for all before everything I wore was covered in Swarovski crystals. So, what plan to choose from? There are so many infomercials, magazines, and Facebook ads that
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close relationship. But sugar, like some friends, has a bad side. When I look down and my belly is the first thing I see, we have problems, Houston. When I am sluggish by 2 p.m. and drink more caffeine to “wake up,” only to be yawning the entire ride home, something needs to change. Because, believe it or not, I am not getting younger (crap!) and my old friend sugar is now my crazy “stage five clinger” (see Wedding Crashers movie for this reference) a necessary change was in order. As painful as it has been, the following previous staples of my daily food plan have been removed for 2017: pop, crackers, chips, candy, and white bread. This will not be easy; I am going to need strength when the chips and dip appear at the party or the candy bowl at work is looking at me. But, hopefully, this summer will be the summer the smaller size clothes come out of the closet for good and take front stage from now on. If you are in the same boat I am, be strong and just know that someone else is struggling just like you. Maybe we can support each other and meet up later this spring wearing skinny jeans and a big smile. We can do it!
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The FCLMC Wolves youth wrestling program has grown to include 64 kids, grades kindergarten through sixth grade. They have fun while learning basic fundamentals of wrestling, and enjoy taking their skills to area tournaments. Photo submitted The FCLMC Wolves wrestling is comprised of three school districts: Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, and Mabel-Canton. The youth wrestling program is open to any child in kindergarten through sixth grade. To promote a team approach to learning the basic skills of wrestling, the youth team is led by Head Coach Paul Snell and coaches Jason Hovey, Mark Hovland, Troy Knox, Blaise Sass, Adam Daniels, Dana Coaty, Kyle Ryan, Chase Christopher, and Mike Tollefson. The dedication of these individuals and parents of our students allows this program to offer a 4:1 ratio on learning the skills to promote a great youth team! To build a successful program, you need a great support system and that’s what they have at FCLMC. While they continue to grow the program, the primary goal is for wrestlers to have fun. Four
years ago the year ended with 35 kids. This year there are currently 64 kids on the roster! Throughout each practice they focus on body movement, basic fundamentals of wrestling, and conditioning with games, which is fun for the kids as a team! The Wolves program encourages participation in team tournaments with other schools. This is a great opportunity for wrestlers to utilize the skills they have learned and cheer on their teammates. The goals the FCLMC wrestling program continues to focus on are creating a team environment, promoting self confidence, a sense of belonging, and a network of friends. They continue the commitment of building and sustaining a youth program that will not only be successful, but will follow through to the high school level. The support of this program is greatly appreciated!
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home course regularly, like in practice, you know it like the back of your hand. You know where all the hidden hazards are, the slopes of the greens, and which side of the fairway to play. But when you play on your opponent’s course, you might take a few extra strokes than them, due to the fact that you don’t know the course like they do. If you’re not smart about it, a few extra strokes can lead to their win. Trying to beat your opponent is one thing, but trying to not beat yourself up mentally is even harder in golf. Since you face off against your opponent one-on-one, the pressure is a lot higher. If they have a good shot and you mess up, it feels like the end of the world and can be really hard to come back from. Even if you are a really talented golfer, the mental game can tear you apart. The fewer variables you can have in a game, the more consistent your game can be. But since golf is an outdoor sport, the weather makes consistency almost nonexistent. So many factors go into the perfect shot. You need to account for wind, temperature, moisture, and a lot more other weather-related factors. The climate can vary from day to day, so trying to get a consistently exceptional shot is nearly impossible. Preparing for these can be complicated as well, because you can never perfectly simulate all the conditions to play in. Golf is a very challenging sport to play. Course differentiation can make for a distinct advantage or lack thereof when playing an opponent. The mental game can even be tougher than the physical part of the sport and trying to keep your head up. Adapting to the weather changes can shake up your whole game no matter how much you’ve prepared. All these aspects make the game of golf the most difficult sport to play. Elayna Kiehne is a student at Fillmore Central High School. She is one of eight area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its eighteenth year.
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ton that he met his future wife, Coretta Scott. While he was completing his dissertation work, Dr. King became the pastor for the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church of Montgomery, Alabama. Martin Luther King, Jr. became directly involved in the civil rights movement after the head of the local NAACP chapter in Montgomery met with him on the night that Rosa Parks was arrested for failure to give up her bus seat to a white passenger. Dr. King helped institute the Montgomery Bus Boycott. During this time, African-Americans refused to ride the public bus system in Montgomery. The boycott lasted 382 days. During that time, Dr. King's home was bombed due to his involvement in the boycott, and he was arrested for conspiracy. His work paid off on December 21, 1956, when the Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation on public transportation was illegal. Dr. King promoted nonviolent protests against unfairness to the African-American community, urging civil disobedience and peaceful protests, tenets that formed the basis for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, or SCLC, which he led. He participated in numerous nonviolent protests and was arrested several times. During one stint in jail, he penned his famous, "Letter from a Birmingham Jail." Dr. King established a relationship with fellow African-American civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, who shared similar interests, including the teachings of Gandhi. Rustin would serve as King's mentor and also was the main organizer of the March on Washington that took place on August 28, 1963. Approximately 250,000 demonstrators were involved in the march, and it was
the largest demonstration in the nation's capital up to that time. In front of the Lincoln Memorial, Dr. King issued his famed "I Have a Dream" speech. He later met with President John F. Kennedy to appeal for greater rights for African-Americans and called for an end of segregation. As a result of his civil rights efforts, Dr. King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on December 10, 1964, at the age of 35. He was the youngest person ever to receive the honor. He donated all of the prize money to his racial equality effort. Through the late 1960s, Dr. King expanded his Civil Rights Movement to other cities. But he was often met with criticism, especially when he appealed to white middle-class citizens. Many militant black organizations considered King's methods too weak and ineffective. His support was faltering and Dr. King grew weary of marches, jail and protests. However, in April of 1968, a labor strike in Memphis drew King's attention, and he gave a speech about the sanitation labor dispute, which would prove to be prophetic. The next day, on April 4, Dr. King was hit by a sniper's bullet while standing on an outside terrace of his motel room at the Lorraine Motel. King's words from the previous day, including, "I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that we, as a people, will get to the promised land," were haunting. James Earl Ray was charged with the assassination. In his honor, Americans have celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a federal holiday since 1986. King was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977. Many streets have been renamed in his honor, and Dr. King remains a source of inspiration decades after his death.
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ber 23 due date. According to that need to be attended to. PLANT UPDATE New mayor, council members Richard Parr, Project Manager City Clerk Rhonda Flattum Continued from Page 1 for WSB, MPCA has 30 days noted that the annual audit will “It’s one reason why our num- to comment. be conducted January 31, and in2x2, Whalan 2x4 & 2x8 ads to run ONE TIME, the week beginning 1/15/2017 bers are up. We were on track to Whitney has also continued South February 1 and 2. ing. By Barb Jeffers have a good month.” to work with Valley Design, Police Chief Tom Mosher To begin the January 9, 2017 Motion by W. Berekvam, regularly scheduled council second by Johnson, to accept meeting in Whalan, Minn., the the Slate of Office. Motion newly elected mayor and coun- carried. Resolution for cil members were sworn in. city insurance coverage After being sworn in, Mayor Marlys Tuftin and Council Motion by Lewis, second members Wyatt Berekvam and by W. Berekvam, to accept Owen Lewis were congratulated Krage Insurance as the legal and welcomed as council mem- agent for League of Minnesota bers. New council member, Cities city insurance coverage. Kim Berekvam was absent and Motion carried. Annual Rural will be sworn in at the February Fire Dept. meeting 2017 council meeting. The pledge of allegiance was The Annual Rural Fire recited before work on the Department meeting will be held on February 13, 2017 agenda began. at the Lanesboro CommuMinutes Minutes from the December nity Center in Lanesboro, 12, 2016 council meeting were Minn. The meeting begins at read by City Clerk Melander. 7 p.m. and includes a meal. Motion by Johnson, second by The mayor and several council W. Berekvam, to approve the members plan to attend the December 12, 2016 minutes as annual event. Additional discussion read. Motion carried. Council member Lewis made Treasurer’s Report that a new roof The and a note TheTreasurer’s UniversityReport of Minnesota is examining the needs to Bills Due were read by Meland- be put on the city shed. The health monitoring for people estimated cost of the project er. effects Motion of by remote W. Berekvam, is $10,000. The city currentsecond by Lewis, to accept the with memory loss and their family members. Treasurer’s Report and Bills ly has approximately $2,500 raised for the free project thus far. Due Learn as read.more Motion carried. about participating in this $55,459.99 in general check- There was a discussion about contacting Professor Joe Gaugler at the need for fundraising in book,study CD -by $2,700.79, Electric Savings - $3,273.40, Electric order to raise more money for or gaug0015@umn.edu. the project. CD -612.626.2485 $20,902.69. Mayor Tuftin pointed out Visitor’s comments There were no visitor’s com- that she would like to have ments during the January 2017 discussions in the near future about many subjects, including council meeting. roads, roofs and bug control, Old Business There were no items listed among others. It was sugunder Old Business on the Jan- gested each council member make a list of items they would uary 2017 agenda. like to discuss at future council New Business Council member Lewis noted meetings in order of priority. that there have been several Lewis mentioned possibly “brown-outs” in Whalan lately. starting city clean-up days that The power gets very low and used to take place but at some lights get dim during the brown- point stopped occurring. outs. Melander will contact Tri- Melander suggested the County Electric for information council take a tour of Whalan once or twice a year to take regarding brown-outs. notice of any problems that Slate of Office Depositor - Merchants Bank may need attention. of Lanesboro, Attorney - Terry Motion by Johnson, second Chiglo, Auditor- Pam Ris- by W. Berekvam, to adjourn tau, Acting Mayor - Everett the January 2017 council meetJohnson, Local Paper - Fillmore ing. Motion carried. Meeting County Journal, Monthly Coun- adjourned. cil Meeting - second Monday of The next regularly scheduled each month, Monthly Council Whalan City Council meeting Meeting Time - changed from will be held February 13, 2017 5:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Whalan with the February 2017 meet- City Hall.
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Whitney pulled the shaft and propeller to further assess options. He’s contacted Sharp Mixers, a firm out of Seattle, WA., regarding a replacement shaft. The quote for shaft replacement is $2,000. He’s also contacted a company out of La Crosse, Wis., to look at any other, more economical ways to repair it. It was suggested by Councilor Brian Ostby that Whitney also contact TEC, of Rochester, to see about repair. Overall, Whitney stated that the plant is performing, “okay.” MPCA has and is reviewing the paperwork regarding the plant’s compliance. The paperwork was compiled and submitted prior to the Decem-
which has the city’s largest single input of waste water. During a walk-through, Whitney said he’d suggested some operational changes. In other news, the council reviewed a recent incident in which a truck was stuck due to icy conditions. The city had assisted with salting/sanding a private property to remedy the situation. Mayor Richard Kujath noted it is not a regular occurrence for the city to provide salt or sand to private properties. Public Works Director John Hanson is slated to have one week off during February. During that time, if needed, the council will assist with any plowing or other public works duties
provided the council with an update on happenings in his department. Mosher noted there was very little activity for December. “It was nice, because November was crazy,” he added. Five reminders for no parking, due to snow removal, were given and Mosher completed his annual report to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. New tires will be put on the squad car this month. Maintenance in and out of the fire hall and community center was tabled due to the absence of Councilor Chad Wangen. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Thursday, February 2, at 7:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Peterson reviews annual items; prepares to hire new clerk By Kirsten Zoellner The first meeting of 2017 for the Peterson City Council, Wednesday, January 11, held several organizational items, including several items of old business. Additionally, acting clerk and Councilor Gail Boyum swore in reelected Mayor Tim Hallum and Councilor Loren Rue, as well as newly elected Councilor Chris Grindland. Following the oath of office, the council got right to work with items related to liability and insurance for the city. Annually, participating municipalities are required to sign a waiver with three options regarding statutory tort limits through the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT). This covers instances of lawsuit such as where a claimant sues the city for causing harm, including through negligence. Councilor Boyum indicated that former Councilor Dick Lee met with Insurance Provider Dennis Overland prior to leaving office regarding this coverage. It was recommended by Overland that the council change the vote of December 14, 2016 to waive the limits. According to the LMCIT waiver, the city may opt not to waive the limit, resulting in a claimant being able to recover no more than $500,000 on any claim where it applies. Total all claimants could recover for a single occurrence is limited to $1,500,000. Should the municipality waive the limits and not purchase excess liability coverage, claimants are eligible to recover no more than $2,000,000 for a single occurrence, regardless
of the number of claimants. The third option, waiving the limit and purchasing excess coverage, financial recovery is limited to the amount of coverage purchased, regardless of the number of claimants. Following the professional recommendation, the council voted unanimously to waive the statutory tort limits. Regarding personal property insurance for the city, rates for city hall, a city-owned garage, museum property and contents, bandstand, concession stand, storage shed, the post office building and storage, the sewage lift station, sewage disposal plant, sewage equipment, and well pump house all saw increases in rate for 2017. The city truck reduced in cost, due to depreciation. The council continues to search for the next city clerk, following the November resignation of Leanne Kasper. A committee consisting of Councilors Gail Boyum and Dave Colbenson has seen a number of viable candidates apply and interview for the position. “There are really good qualifications,” noted Boyum. A special meeting to select a new clerk has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 18, at 6:00 p.m., at city hall. In the meantime, Boyum will continue to serve as acting clerk, taking care of daily duties such as email and basic paperwork. Kasper has continued to assist the city, serving as treasurer until a replacement is found. Former clerk Megan Boyum, who resigned in March of 2016, also continues to serve the city by compiling end of year reports.
“It’s worked out well and it’s nice that all three of us have been able to put it together,” added Gail Boyum. “It’s been a smooth transition.” In a last matter of old business, the council unanimously approved a transfer from the General Fund to the Sewer Collection and Disposal Fund (602) to cover a shortage. The amount of the transfer is $7,343.84. From this point, Mayor Tim Hallum doesn’t anticipate further shortfalls to the fund. “With all that’s been taking place, we should be good,” he stated. Monthly reports currently detail the fund balances, but it was suggested that the new city clerk present the balances in a summary on a quarterly basis. “If something catches their eye, they can alert the council,” said Councilor Rue. In annual assignments and organization, several items, including official newspaper (Fillmore County Journal), Depository (Rushford State Bank and F&M Community Bank), City Attorney (Nethercutt Schieber, PLLP), Auditor (Engelson & Associates), and Insurance (League of Minnesota Cities and Western Security, Dennis Overland, agent) will remain the same as the previous year. There were two councilors who expressed an interest in serving as acting mayor. “I’d like to take a stab at it,” said Councilor Dave Colbenson. Also noting an interest was Councilor Loren Rue. Mayor Tim Hallum noted that in the past, acting mayor has largely served during daytime functions and when signatures are needed by the bank when
Mabel City Council welcomes Gary Morken By Hannah Wingert The Mabel City Council meeting began with the swearing in of new Councilman Gary Morken. After Morken had taken the oath of office, he was welcomed by his fellow council members. City Administrator Karen Larson had spoken with the city attorney, Greg Scheiber about Jeff Engen’s concerns. Engen, a Mabel resident and landlord, attended the December council meeting and voiced his concerns over the new policy change regarding utility bills. At their October meeting, the council had decided to drop the $200 deposit for new utility customers and make landlords responsible for collecting utility payments from their renters. Unpaid utility bills will be assessed on property taxes. The
new policy went into effect on January 1, 2017 and does not affect current renters. Scheiber felt that it was a good policy change which should be supported and that it will encourage landlords to be selective to whom they rent their properties. In 18 years of being a landlord, Engen has only had one bad renter who moved out without paying their utility bill. Because of that, Scheiber didn’t feel that Engen had cause for concern over the policy change. Mayor Jim Westby mentioned that he’s received comments from other Mabel residents in support of the change as it makes billing more fair across the board. When the city has to cover the utility bills of renters who moved out of town without
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paying, rates go up for everyone. Larson will forward her correspondence with Scheiber on to Engen. The committee appointments for 2017 were approved with no changes other than the addition of a Zoning Committee. Gary Morken and Terry Torkelson volunteered to serve on the newly formed committee. Hacker, Nelson & Co. will be conducting the city’s audit on January 24 and 25. “They’ve always been very good to work with,” noted Larson. The city has employed the company’s services for over 20 years now. Larson asked if the council felt the need to increase the ambulance service’s holiday pay. Currently, volunteers are paid $25 for being on call on holidays. Council member Kristin Wyffels made a motion to raise the pay to $50. The increase was approved beginning January 1, 2017. The ambulance director’s salary is currently set at $850 a month. Larson pointed out that Director Sarah Delaney’s responsibilities are many and seem to be increasing. She suggested an annual review of the salary, starting in 2017. “She (Delaney) has stepped in and done a great job with the
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Hallum is out of town. “I don’t have a problem with either,” said Hallum referring to the two nominees. Councilor Boyum cited a desire to have a nominee who can be available for daytime functions. Colbenson noted he works in Winona until 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, but is available otherwise. Rue indicated he is typically available during the day. Councilor Grindland agreed with Boyum. “Both are good candidates. You have to consider if you’ll be available during the day if something happens. I would like someone who can be available.” It was motioned and approved that Councilor Loren Rue serve as acting mayor. It was also determined that Councilor Colbenson would continue to serve on the Finance Committee handling claims, while Grindland will assume the committee role of verifying receipts. An update regarding the Planning Commission indicates that Fillmore County zoning maps for the city may be completed and ready for public hearing in another month. When complete, the maps will be sent to Planning Commission member Karlin Symons, who will present them to the rest of the commission and the council at a later meeting. “They have documentation of the final and are going over that to see if there are any changes,” said Rue, a council representative to the commission. “They’ve been slow in getting them to Karlin.” Once the mapping is complete, notification of a public hearing will go out and a hearing will be held. Changes, if any, may be
made as a result of hearing input. If nothing significant comes up, Zoning could make a recommendation to the council within the next 60 days or so. A recap of the hearing will be drafted by the city’s legal counsel and published in the paper. “It’s been a long process on this zoning,” added Mayor Hallum. New business saw details of a Root River Trail Towns bike ride come forth. According to Councilor and Trail Towns committee member Boyum, approximately 150-300 bicycle riders are slated to stay in Peterson on Thursday, July 6, 2017. The riders will be camping in the city park, with primitive camping on the school athletic fields, by permission from the R-P School District. That evening, riders will enjoy music at the city bandstand. Costs associated with the music are paid for by the group. The following morning, the group will be served breakfast by Burdey’s Café. Boyum requested the city waive the campground fee and bandstand fees as it did with a similar city-promoting event in 2016. Additionally, the city would provide hookup to water and sewer for the group’s portable shower truck. It was also suggested the city see if the café would want to remain open late and review how having participants could patronize the American Legion, bringing purchased drinks out to the bandstand area. Reservations for the city campground have been closed off for July 6 to accommodate the group. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Wednesday, February 8, at 6 p.m., at City Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
ambulance,” Larson remarked. The council approved a motion to raise Delaney’s salary to $900 a month, starting January 1. Mabel received a Rockwell Collins Green Communities grant in 2016, which was used to replace 50 streetlights with LEDs. “If we get it again, we could do the rest of the streetlights this year,” City Works Director Bob Miereau noted. Applications for the grant are being accepted through February 13. Larson and Miereau will work on applying for the grant for 2017. The Mabel Ambulance Service recently held a fundraiser dance at the community center. Around $10,000 in funds were received, with donations still coming in. “We appreciate those who have donated,” Mayor Westby expressed. Miereau will be advertising for
bids for the city’s 7030 Allis Chalmers soon. The two-wheel drive tractor comes with a snow blower and was made in the 1970s, although Miereau isn’t sure of the exact year. Mayor Westby asked Miereau how the snow removal has gone recently with the city’s new winter parking ordinance requiring owners to move their vehicles on an even/odd date basis. “I was disappointed this morning,” Miereau admitted. He came across several vehicle violations while plowing snow. “Now the snow’s hard, and we can’t move it. It would’ve been much better to get it right away.” “We gotta keep going on it (the parking ordinance) so people get in the habit of it,” he said. The meeting was adjourned. The February meeting date is pending and will be announced at a later time.
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, January 16, 2017
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Rushford reviews Wellhead Protection Plan By Kirsten Zoellner Determination of a Wellhead Protection Plan is underway in Rushford. The process was started prior to 2007, but was suspended after massive flooding that year. Part 1 calls for delineation of a wellhead protection area, determination of a drinking water supply management area, and a well and drinking water supply management area vulnerability assessment. The process is required by the State of Minnesota, Department of Health and the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act. Pat Bailey, Planner for the Department of Health, was on hand at the Monday, January 9 Rushford Council meeting to walk the council through what’s happened thus far. According to Bailey, Step 1, delineation of the area, involved ground water modeling, conducted by hydrologist Justin Blum. “It looks at the geology and how water is moving,” said Bailey. The groundwater within the area will reach the well within 10 years and this modeling determines a management area. Step 2 uses water chemistry data from the area to further determine vulnerability of the area and wells. Bailey noted that a triggering chemical for vulnerability has been tritium, a radioactive isotope of
hydrogen. Rushford’s three wells are deep, so the big area of concern for vulnerability is contamination from other wells. The concern is not from active private wells, but deep, old, unused wells. “Because of the flood, a lot of wells have already been sealed,” said Bailey. “I don’t think we’re going to have to do much inventory.” Public Works Director Roger Knutson noted more than 300 wells were inspected and sealed after the flood. Further checking was done in 2009, 2011, and 2013. Minnesota Department of Health has approved Part 1 of the plan. The next steps include looking for those unused wells within the delineation area and any concerns that may arise. A management strategy will be developed and afterwards, a public hearing will be held. Bailey noted that areas surrounding the delineation area, Fillmore County and the City of Rushford Village, have been notified regarding the report and of a public meeting. There is some grant funding available to aid in the implementation of the plan. Councilor Vern Bunke questioned whether or not there were records of old wells, particularly on North Money Creek Street Clara House of Harmony (Formerly Heritage Grove)
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, January 16, 2017
Semcac helping people in Fillmore County By Karen Reisner At the January 10 Fillmore County board meeting, Wayne Stenberg, Semcac executive director, reported on the non-profit organization’s efforts to help people “achieve their goals of self-reliance and independence.” Semcac offers over 25 programs from transportation, to Head Start, to Senior Dining, to energy assistance and weatherization, to family planning to name just a few. Semcac currently provides services in seven southeast Minnesota counties with limited services in four additional counties. It was established in1966. Last year, Semcac services were aided by over 1,700 volunteers. Stenberg said they help us do what we do each day. Head Start and Senior Dining are two of the largest programs. Volunteer drivers provided nearly 3,000 rides for 161 Fillmore County residents to get to medical and dental appointments. Stenberg stated we continue to look for volunteers. This program is one of the programs that allows individuals to stay in their homes. Head Start has been proven to work for children and their families. Head Start’s priority is at-risk families. For every $1 invested in Head Start, taxpayers save $18 per child through reduced spending on remedial services, lower school drop out rates, and fewer requiring state assistance. The program was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson in 1965. Head Start currently
serves 323 children and works closely with school districts. The only site in Fillmore County is Fillmore Central in Preston. This site serves families throughout the county. Seventy-seven children and their families were educated at the Head Start Center in Fillmore County during 2016. Funding for the program has been flat for several years due to the sequester and Congress’s continuing resolution. Early Head Start and Head Start help to prepare children to enter kindergarten. A warehouse was built in Rushford by Semcac in 2016 to house buses, for storage, and for a staging area for the weatherization program. Semcac buses, Rolling Hills Transit, assist people with no other means of transportation. Anybody can ride the bus. The Senior and Caregiver Advocacy program helps seniors and helps them stay in their homes. Eighty-nine seniors and/ or care givers in Fillmore County received assistance to identify needs and were helped to make informed decisions. Semcac food shelves are located in Rushford and Preston and served 501 households. Semcac funding totaling about $12 million includes federal, state, local, private, and other sources. Bluff Country Housing and Redevelopment Authority partners with Semcac when possible. Stenberg pointed to the rehab of Vesterheim Apartments and the rehab of 15 homes in
Preston through the Small Cities Program. BCHRA works to leverage grant opportunities to help provide affordable housing in Fillmore and Houston Counties. Root River One Watershed, One Plan Donna Rasmussen, SWCD administrator, and Jennifer Ronnenberg, Water Management coordinator, updated the commissioners on the progress of the plan. On December 14, the plan was approved by Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR). The Root River One Watershed, One Plan policy committee unanimously approved the plan on December 19. The plan now goes to 13 governing boards for their consideration: Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, and Winona county boards and SWCDs and the Crooked Creek Watershed District. It has been a two-year process up to now. Fillmore County’s Local Water Management Plan expired December 31 and will be replaced by the Root River One Watershed, One Plan. The commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to adopt and implement the plan. The other governing boards will also be deciding whether to adopt the plan. Commissioner Duane Bakke noted the next step is the planning and implementation phase. He hopes to see some funding out of this legislative session to implement the plan. The county board approved the Root River One Watershed,
Houston Council begins 2017 with new faces By Eric Leitzen The Houston City Council met at 6 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2017. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, City Administrator Chris Peterson administrated the oath of office to David Olson, Houston’s new mayor, and to Emily Kage, a new council member, along with returning council member Matt Schutte. The council welcomed its two new members and opened the meeting to a period of public comment. A question was raised from the gallery regarding the new mayor and council members’ opinions on the city’s Off-Highway Vehicle, or OHV, trail. City Administrator Peterson clarified that the city is already moving ahead with the paperwork on an easement purchase, and both mayor Olson and council member Krage were in favor. Peterson mentioned that there were more steps ahead for the council regarding the trail, and after attending meetings with the Community Advisory Committee, the new mayor and council member will be prepared and informed for any OHV trail
issues. The city moved on to a public hearing regarding the Small Cities Development Program. The city has submitted an grant application for funds relating to water treatment plant construction and housing rehabilitation. Cindy Viste from Semcac was in attendance to speak about the housing rehab program, which would total $300,000 of the $880,000 applied for in the grant. Viste made mention that an application from the city has already been submitted for renovation, and the application is due by February 23. Viste stressed that the program is not for home renovation, but housing rehabilitation; the two examples given for rehabilitation were lead based paint and home safety. Semcac will be conducting surveys to determine waiting lists when the funds come in, and will be administrating the qualification, inspections and dealing with the contracting for the rehabilitation. Viste also mentioned that local contractors can talk to Semcac about acting
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as a general contractor for the program. The council then voted unanimously to approve the resolution to act as legal sponsor for the project contained in the Small Cities Development Program application. The council also approved its second resolution for 2017, accepting all donations given to the city from January to December of 2016. No donations came with special conditions. Next, the city council approved all appointments for 2017 of council members to standing committees and boards, along with appointments for positions such as city building inspector, official city newspaper and bank, health officer, fire chief, weed inspector, civil defense director, animal control, election judge, finance director, city engineer, and city attorney, among others. The city also voted to approve the 2017 meeting calendar, which schedules meetings for city council, planning commission, park & rec, library board, tree board, ambulance and fire department meetings. The city appointments, donations and meeting schedule were approved unanimously. The city then moved on to an issue far removed from a winter’s night: the watering of city flowers. The city is planning to utilize
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. One Plan Joint Powers Agreement (JPA), which had been unanimously recommended for approval by the policy committee. The agreement has been reviewed by a county attorney from each county. State Veterans Cemetery Rob Gross, Supervisor, gave an update on the State Veterans Cemetery in Preston. The cemetery is fully operational and fully staffed. All staff members with the exception of Gross are residents of Fillmore County. One-hundred and sixty-nine burials were completed in the first year of operation. Feedback from the area has been positive. Local contracts have been set up with local businesses. Thirty-eight, based on current residency, were interred from Fillmore County. There have been multiple burials where a loved one was moved to this location, the oldest one being from 1976. Gross praised the support given by veteran organizations in Fillmore County. He thanked the Fillmore County board for taking the first step to make the cemetery possible, the donation of the land. Gross also thanked the board for banning hunting on the county farm land that borders the cemetery. Other business in brief • Human Resources officer Kristina Kohn began a discussion concerning the staffing structure of the Solid Waste Department. Building maintenance supervisor Terry Schultz is currently acting as the Solid Waste Department head. He admitted the extra responsibility has overwhelmed him. Kohn said Schultz is good at managing people, but needs
someone to be responsible for the day to day reporting activities. It takes someone to be there day to day. Schultz said there is a lot of training involved for certification, adding he can’t give 100% to both positions. Kohn maintained Schultz has done a great job with the transition, adding Ron Gregg has been a resource for him during this period. Gregg administrated solid waste as part of his previous position in another county. Gregg had made an offer to take on the Solid Waste Department earlier. Commissioner Marc Prestby asked if his offer was still on the table. Gregg said his plan showed all that the department does. No action was taken this day. • County Recorder David Kiehne gave his 2016 compliance report. He said we are in compliance with recording requirements and typically there is a four-day turn around time. • Renewal of the annual AutoCAD Civil 3D design software with the addition of one licensed user as requested by County Engineer Ron Gregg was approved. The total cost for the renewal and addition of one licensed user was $4,667.61. • Approval was given of the Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center contract for 2017. Social services manager Neva Beier acknowledged the cost was up about 5% over 2016. The center serves 61 kids and 20 adults from the county. Approval was given of the Zumbro Valley Health Center contract for 2017. This center now sees 26 Fillmore County residents.
volunteers, summer employees, city employees and city council members to make sure the flowers are watered daily. Following that, the city dealt with a damage claim from a van claiming tire and rim damage after driving over a city manhole. The council voted to pay the damages, but also to speak with the contractors who had been working in the area and who may
have possibly moved or failed to replace the manhole cover correctly. The city then approved a gambling permit for a May 10 event by the Sheldon Valley Sportsman’s Association, and approved all consent items, minutes and reports. The city moved to adjourn at 6:45 p.m., and will meet again at their regular scheduled time of 6 p.m. on February 13, 2017.
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comments or concerns raised at a January 3 public hearing. The commission voted unanimously sion voted unanimously to for- to recommend that accessory By Karen Reisner At the January 9 meeting of ward the ordinance to the city buildings be included in the the Chatfield City Council, the council for its consideration. zoning certificate process to get first order of business was the City Attorney Fred Suhler will additional oversight to make oath of office for the reelect- have to put it into ordinance sure setbacks were followed. A motion to have Suhler draft ed mayor and the three new format to be approved. councilors. Mayor Russ Smith Clarke noted that each fall a the recommendations into an recited his oath of office. Newly review is conducted to deter- ordinance was approved. Other business in brief elected councilors Joshua Broad- mine if all conditions placed water, Pam Bluhm, and John on existing CUPs issued in • Brian Burkholder updatMc-Broom repeated their oath Chatfield are being adhered to. ed the council on the slowed She said there were no issues progress of meter installations. together. He said a third letter has been Councilor Paul Novotny was with the CUPs. elected vice-mayor. Smith pre- Eleven other southeastern sent out to residents that have sented a plaque with the Athe- communities were researched failed to call in and set up an nian Oath to each of the incom- to help determine if the city of appointment to have their new ing councilors. His comments Chatfield was overly restrictive meter installed. Ten to 15% of included a statement that the on the percent of lot coverage households have failed to set city of Chatfield is financially in allowed for a buildable area. up an appointment. There is Currently, 30% of a lot can be no cost to the home owner. good shape. covered with a building in the Notices have been put on the Planning and Zoning Kristi Clarke reported on sev- R-1 residential zoning district. city’s website, Facebook, and in eral issues. Federal Insurance The research of other commu- utility billings. The installation Rate Maps (FIRM) are final nities showed they were less takes about 20 minutes. Counfor Olmsted County and pre- restrictive. The most restrictive cilor Paul Novotny suggested liminary for Fillmore County. found allowed 40% lot cover- dedicating staff time to go with With the final FIRM maps for age. Forty percent lot coverage installers door to door to get it Olmsted County it is required will still provide adequate space done. Burkholder admitted it that a new Floodplain Manage- for required setbacks. There has been frustrating and asked ment Ordinance be adopted. were no comments from the residents to please call. The city has six months to adopt public at a January 3 public • The Charter Commission the maps and approve the Min- hearing. The planning commis- has been working on updatnesota DNR text. The text out- sion voted unanimously for a ing the city’s charter since last lines regulations and rules of change to the R-1 standards to March. City Clerk Joel Young DNR and FEMA for floodways allow for a maximum of 40% said the commission has requested that the League of Minnesota and flood areas. The floodway lot coverage. The state changed the miniCities attorney be hired to do can not be developed unless a property owner proves there is mum size of an accessory build- a legal and content review of an error. The revised ordinance ing needing a building permit the charter and make suggesmust be in place by April 19 so from 120 square feet to 200 tions. This would cost $75 per residents of Chatfield can have square feet. Clarke noted that hour with a maximum of $750. continued access to FEMA’s without the permit process, Broadwater wanted time to look some accessory buildings and at it and said he would feel betflood insurance program. A public hearing was held fences residents build may not ter in making a decision if they on January 3 on the ordinance adhere to required setbacks. had a joint meeting with the revision. There was no com- Requiring a simple site plan Charter Commission. The issue ment. Clarke noted that two and having someone go to the was tabled until after there can property owners had called and property to check setbacks will be a joint meeting. she walked them through their prevent mistakes and get it right • The Chatfield Firefighters issues. The planning commis- the first time. There were no Activities Assoc. donated $5,500 to the fire department to be used to purchase a capnographer. The equipment is used to detect toxic gases in the blood stream. The purchase was approved. • There was a discussion lead by Suhler on prosecutions for minor crimes. He said there was no urgency. The city attorney doesn’t do prosecutions. Lee Novotny is a special prosecutor on the Fillmore County side of The University of Minnesota is examining thethe line. Suhler recommended effects of remote health monitoring for referring people this to the Public Services Committee. Mayor Smith with memory loss and their family members. asked if all minor crimes on each Learn more about participating in this free side at of the county line can be study by contacting Professor Joe Gaugler prosecuted by one prosecutor. 612.626.2485 or gaug0015@umn.edu. Suhler said Chief Shane Fox is right that it should all go to one office. No action was taken. Visit http://eneighborstudy.org to learn more • Chill Fest will be on January 28. The Health/Resource Fair sponsored by Help Our Neighbors and Olmsted Medical Center will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on that day. 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Wykoff aims to cut spending By Rich Wicks The Wykoff City Council met on January 9 in regular session. Members in attendance were Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett, and Brody Mensink. Rocky Vreeman was absent. Stating that, “A penny saved is a penny earned,” Mayor Williams outlined plans to cut city expenses. He asked that all city employees remember to turn off lights when leaving the clerk’s office. He also led a discussion regarding the surveillance camera that the city installed in the office, saying although the city signed a three-year contract, the camera is not working, so it should be unplugged. He then stated that the city will not provide so many full packets of information at council meetings, and will instead just put out a stack of the general agenda for citizens. It was pointed out that citizens can still request the full packet if they wish. There was also discussion about putting the full packet onto the city’s website. The council also discussed and approved having the clerk’s office open only four days a week, Mondays through Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mayor Williams also said he plans to run council meetings more formally, meaning that speakers will need to be recognized and “given the floor,” and that interruptions will not be tolerated, so that each speaker can have his or her say. A citizen addressed the council, asking to get copies of the water treatment plant’s monthly reports for the past two years. He explained that he’s “ultrasensitive to fluoride” and has been having some health problems that could be linked to the fluoride levels in the city’s water. Mark Arndt said he will get the reports so they can be shared. Mayor Williams said he’s checking around to see the cost and feasibility of having concrete poured to fix the leaking manhole problem in the city. He stated that Chatfield had done this, at a cost of around $225 per manhole.
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Duane Krahn then addressed the council on behalf of St. Johns Church, explaining that the church recently had a water leak (and he praised Becky Schmidt for bringing that to his attention). He asked if the city could make an adjustment to the billing. Mayor Williams explained that in such cases, the water usage must be paid for, but the city can use an “average” sewer billing for that customer. Duane said that would be appreciated, and the council agreed to do this. Fire Chief Wade Baker informed the council that there will be five openings for fire fighters, and that Becky Schmidt will be putting advertising in the newspaper to seek applicants. He also added that previous applicants (within the past year) will be contacted to see if they are still interested. The council approved a list of annual authorizations, including official newspaper, bank, authorized signers, schedule of fees, and committee appointments. The council tabled a decision on selecting a city attorney, so that options can be reviewed. Mayor Williams brought up an issue regarding a tree near Schumacher’s, and he explained that because of the tree’s branch structure, he does not feel it should be cut down by a non-professional, so he suggested having Mr. Norby cut it down. The council agreed. The council discussed the rental rates for using the community building. Current rates are $100 for the smaller side, $150 for the larger side, and $250 for the whole building. After discussion, the council voted to raise the rates to $125 for the smaller side, $200 for the larger side, and $325 for the whole building, and the deposit was raised from $50 to $100. The additional “dance fee” of $100 is unchanged. Due to a conflict, the next regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 8 at 7 p.m. The public is welcome. The Rural Fire Board meeting is set for February 22 (with a back-up date of February 23).
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Fillmore County Sports By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com It was an inauspicious start (from afar). In a rarity, powerhouse R-P boys basketball sat winless after three g a m e s . The Trende Report But they weren’t full strength (no Noah Carlson). All three losses were to strong f o e s . There was Paul Trende maybe a state football hang-over. R-P’s win-streak now stands at five. It is going to take someone scoring more than 33 points to down the Trojans. Over the five games, that’s what R-P is limiting opponents to. It’s probably going to take someone scoring more than 41 points, the highest scoring foe (Hayfield) in the run. Kingsland fell 52-31 and Wabasha-Kellogg 54-29. Jake Paulson (11 pts), Carlson (10 pts, 6 rebs, 4 assists), Luke Rasmussen (8 pts, 8 rebs, 6 assists, 3 stls), and Landon Skalet (8 pts) did the damage versus the Knights. Jackson Rindels (7 pts) and Ian Meisner (7 pts) led Kingsland. Carlson’s health (football injury) must be getting better per his W-K performance
(11 pts, 11 rebs, 6 assists, 5 stls). Rasmussen tied a career high 17 points (5-10 three’s). Again, W-K leading scorers had just seven. Tom Vix’s guys are now 3-1, 5-3.
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Kingsland (7-3) and Rushford-Peterson (5-2) girls basketball have been semi-aligned as of late. Each team’s senior classes played a lot as sophomores, producing a tentative rivalry. But it’s been all Trojans. Dating back to 2012, they’ve won six straight. A Brianna Koop buzzer-beater propelled R-P past Kingsland in last year’s 1A East final. Revenge is such a good motivator. In this year’s regular season meeting, Kingsland defended their way to victory. They held R-P to 34 total points, a season and 22-game low. The Trojans scored eight points in the first four minutes and 12 the final five minutes. The 27 minutes in between, they scored 14 points. Koop (8 pts, 6 rebs) was held scoreless the final 26 minutes of action. She came in averaging 18 PPG. Fouls played into all the offensive woes. Koop picked up #3 and #4 early in the second half. Leading 27-22, Kingsland took control with 11-0 late second half run that feature two three’s (Kellyn Webster, Kori Kruegel) and a three-point play
(Courtney Schmidt). Their 38-22 lead became a 44-34 final. C-Schmidt (12 pts, 5 rebs, 3 stls) and Kailey Link (10 pts, 9 in first half, 5 rebs) led the way. Gracie Schmidt added 9 (pts) and 6 (rebs). Kingsland was 17 of 33 from the field (48.5%), R-P 11 of 45 (24%). Mikayla Crawford (12 pts, 4 stls) led R-P. It was the Trojans’ first game in 12 days.
Falcons and Gophers Get Nippy
On a frigid January night, basketball games between Fillmore Central and Chatfield each had one school narrowly beating, poetically nipping, the other. The Falcon boys were hot early, making seven straight and 10 of 12 field goals for a 34-24 halftime lead. With 5:48 left, Bennett Gathje hit a three to give the visiting Gophers their first lead (44-42) since very early (12-9). The lead then changed hands three times. Riley Means’ swooping lay-up put FC up 48-47 (1:07). Chatfield turned it over (0:19.7). FC missed two intentional foul free throws. Samuel Peters hit two regular freebies (50-47). In the final 12.5, the Gophers diagrammed a play for Brandon Ebnet, ye of four three-point makes already. His three just rimmed out. FC topped Chatfield 50-47. Peters (12 pts), Means (10 pts, 3 stls), and Delton Sauer (8 pts, 10 rebs) led the Falcons. Alex Hompe was a machine for Chatfield (career-high 25 pts, 11-14 FGs). The 6’2” forward is averaging 18.2 PPG (61.7% FGs). Ebnet added 12 points (4-9 three’s). Seven other Gophers combined for 10 points (4-21 FGs). Five other Falcons combined for 20 points (9-24 FGs). FC is 1-3, 5-4. Chatfield is 1-4, 2-7. Meanwhile, 36 minutes didn’t contain the girls game. Falcon senior guard Tayah Barnes hit three three’s in the first five minutes, an omen, though the home Gophers (looking for win number one) led 19-15 at halftime. A 12-0 run early in the second put FC up 31-25. They led 43-36 late (1:20). A Megan Hopp three and Mariah Bell two cut it to 43-41 (0:37.3). A Falcon free throw made it 44-41 (0:19.5). Gopher junior Macy Pederson hit a huge corner three to tie the game (0:07). An FC desperation heave was then off, sending the game to overtime (44-all). There, Paige Bennett hit a three for the FC lead. Barnes hit 7 of 8 free throws. Chatfield had five turnovers. FC escaped with a 55-47 win. Barnes had a careergame (28 pts, 6-10 three’s, 8-11 FTs). Kenzie Broadwater was everywhere (8 pts, 5 rebs, 9 assists, 7 stls) while Kendyl Bennett (8 pts, 5 rebs, 4 stls) battled fouls and Chatfield’s defense. Pederson (17 pts, 5-11 three’s, R-P’s Mikayla Crawford grimaces over fighting off the defen- 5 stls) had a career-game. Bell, sive efforts of Knights Lauren Buchholtz (hands up), Courtney a 5’7” senior forward, notched Schmidt (trailing), and Alayna Meskill (#5). Kingsland, 9-4 on her fifth double-double (12 pts, the year, defended their way to a revenge win over the Trojans. 10 rebs). FC (3-3, 8-3) has won Photo by Paul Trende
eight of nine. It is their first win over Chatfield since 2010 (Connor Nagle group). The Gophers (0-7, 0-12) had won eight straight in the series.
Hot Shots Lanesboro’s boys (3-0, 4-2) went 2-1 on the week. The Schwichtenbergs (Cole, Carson) and Collin Scott accounted for 175 points over the three games. All three are averaging around 17 PPG. Carson has 13 three’s over his last three games. Cole is averaging 22.7 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 6.8 assists over a four-game double-double streak. He sits at 995 career points. Kingsland’s girls (6-2, 9-4) led #3 in AA PEM (6-0, 10-1) at the half (23-21) and in the second half (33-30) but fell 49-38 in a TRC-West battle for first. Coranda Vickerman had a season-high 25 points as M-C
Fillmore Central’s Riley Means challenges Chatfield’s Parker Fossum. A Means swooping lay-up proved the go-ahead basket as the Falcons beat the Gophers 50-47. Photo by Paul Trende
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survived a late comeback to beat SG 53-51. The Cougars (3-1, 7-4) are now 3-1 versus 2016 1A East semifinalists. Vickerman has made 13 straight and 21 of 22 free throws. Brianna Koop notched her fifth double-double (18 pts, 10 rebs) and Mikayla Crawford nearly had one (16 pts, 9 assists) as R-P beat W-K. The Trojans are 5-2, 6-3. Kenzie Broadwater had a point-steal (13 and 11) double-double as FC’s girls beat W-K. Jessica Kitching had a career-high 23 points, Alyssa Rostad added a double-double (22 pts, 14 rebs), though Houston lost to SG. Benefitting from four forfeits, Chatfield wrestling beat LARP 37-33. Five of six S-Eagle wins were by pin. It was LARP’s (3-1, 5-3) first TRC loss. The Gophers improved to 3-1, 4-3. See SPORTS Page 23
Chatfield’s Alex Hompe goes for the block of Fillmore Central’s Samuel Peters. Hompe was a beast (25 points) but Peters hit a couple key free throws to help FC to a 50-47 win. Photo by Paul Trende
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FCLMC heavyweight Jacob Thomas went 4-0 on the week with four pins including taking the 285-pound weight class at Cresco’s Flanagan Invite. Thomas, a senior, is now 12-1 on the year with ten pins. His only loss is to a Wisconsin D-I ranked wrestler. Photo by Paul Trende
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second before a late Lion comeback) Houston 31, Stewartville 67 Boys Basketball (H: A. Rostad 12 pts, 5 rebs, 4 stls; Houston had 47 rebounds, (1/3 - 1/7) FC 47, W-K 68 (FC: R. went 10 of 52 shooting) Means 10 pts, 6 assists; D. Sauer R-P 66, W-K 30 (RP: B. Koop 18 pts (10-13 FTs), 10 10 pts, 5 rebs) Chatfield 56, Cotter 59 rebs, 4 stls; M. Crawford 16 (Chat: A. Hompe 19 pts (9-14 pts (7-10 FTs), 9 assists, 5 stls; FTs), 7 rebs, 5 assists; B. Ebnet Savannah Skalet 10 pts, 5 rebs, 5 stls; Nicole Blagsvedt 8 pts, 5 12 pts (3-6 three’s), 6 rebs) Lanesboro 68, Hope Luther- blks) an 57 (L: Co. Schwichtenberg G-E 23, M-C 55 (MC: C. 26 pts, 11 rebs, 6 assists; Car. Vickerman 11 pts (5-5 FTs), Schwichtenberg 23 pts (5-9 7 rebs; Maddy Michels 11 pts; three’s); C. Scott 10 pts, 8 rebs, L. Thorson 8 pts, 13 rebs, 6 5 assists, 4 stls, 3 blks; Brady assists) GM 52, Lanesboro 31 (L: H. Johnson 8 pts, 9 rebs) Houston 54, Lanesboro Polin 12 pts. Halftime score was 63 (L: C. Scott 21 pts (5-10 20-16 GM) three’s), 4 stls; Co. Schwichten- #10 in A L/P 70, Houston berg 20 pts, 10 rebs, 7 assists; 29 (H: A. Rostad 12 pts, 6 rebs, Car. Schwichtenberg 17 pts. H: 4 stls) Wesley Johnson 12 pts; Brady Kingsland 38, #3 PEM 49 (K: C. Schmidt 12 pts. A critiHappel 10 pts, 7 rebs) Kingsland 52, L-A 56 (K: cal 10-0 Bulldog run erased a Zach Buchholtz 15 pts (7-8 33-30 second half Knight lead) FTs), 10 rebs; Zach Bubany 11 Houston 65, SG 79 (SG: pts; Jordan Beck 10 pts, 5 rebs. J. Kitching career-high 23 pts (10-18 FGs, 3-4 three’s), 6 rebs, Knights are 2-4, 5-4) M-C 46, SA 64 (MC: Drew 6 assists; A. Rostad 22 pts (6-9 Wyffels 14 pts (3-6 three’s), 8 three’s), 14 rebs; Becca Rostad rebs; Cody Hershberger 11 pts 10 pts. Canes hit 12 of 23 (3-5 three’s). Cougars are 3-4, three’s. They are 3-3, 3-7) Lanesboro 36, Cent. Elkad4-9) Lanesboro 66, New Hamp- er 52 (L. H. Polin 8 pts. Reton 80 (L: Co. Schwichtenberg scheduled Border Battle game in 27 pts (8-10 FTs), 10 rebs; C. Decorah. Burros are 2-3, 4-8) Scott 16 pts (6-7 FGs), 6 rebs; Wrestling (1/6 & 1/7) Car. Schwichtenberg 15 pts (4-7 Chatfield 37, LARP 33 three’s), 4 stls. Re-scheduled (S-Eagles forfeited four weights. Border Battle game in Decorah) Seth Goetzinger (106 > 13-4) Houston 34, Turkey Valley won by MD, Cael Bartels (120 52 (Re-scheduled Border Battle > 10-7), Nathan Goldsmith game in Decorah. Canes are (138 > 8-1), & Jacob Stephas 2-4, 2-7) (152 > 5-1) by decision for Girls Basketball Chatfield. Gable Speltz (113), (1/3 - 1/7) Josh Doerr (126), Xavier Riser W-K 33, FC 66 (FC: K. Ben- (132), Justin Mueller (160), nett 19 pts (7-10 FGs), 7 rebs; and McCoy Tekautz (170) won K. Broadwater 13 pts, 6 assists, by pin, Logan Schindeldecker 11 stls; T. Barnes 10 pts) (285) by 4-0 D for LARP) Cotter 53, Chatfield 48 (C: PEM Triangular > FCLMC M. Bell 19 pts, 10 rebs; M. 12, Goodhue 63 (Treyten ChiPederson 12 pts; Makara Fahr- glo (113) and Jacob Thomas enholtz 8 pts, 8 rebs) (285) had pins for Wolves, who Lanesboro 38, Hope Luther- forfeited eight weights. Three an 32 (L: Haley Polin 14 pts, 8 of FCLMC’s five losses were by rebs; Emily Snyder 6 pts, 8 rebs, decision); FCLMC 12, PEM 5 stls) 66 (Caden Anderson (120) & J. L-A 24, Kingsland 63 (K: Thomas won by pin for Wolves, Lauren Buchholtz season-high who forfeited eight weights. tying 19 pts; C. Schmidt 12 pts, FCLMC is 0-4, 0-9) 7 rebs, 4 assists, 4 stls) Flanagan/Crestwood Invite SG 51, M-C 53 (MC: C. (With five guys, FCLMC took Vickerman 25 pts (8-14 FGs, 7th (of 8). J. Thomas (two pins) 8-8 FTs), 8 rebs; Lexi Thorson won 285-pounds. T. Chiglo 10 pts; Courtney Graves 8 pts, (113 > pin, pinned, pin, 11-0 14 rebs. Cougars led 24-17 MD) and Eric Kunz (152 > pin, at half as by as many as 12 in pinned, pin, pin) took third) Continued from Page 22
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Mayor Jim Struzyk and Council member Mike Hadland are sworn in. Photo by Rich Wicks By Rich Wicks The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on Monday, January 9. Members present were Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Jessy Betts was absent. No visitors had signed up to address the council. Mayor Struzyk welcomed newly elected council member Mike Hadland to the council. Deb Zimmer swore Struzyk and Hadland in to their terms on the council. The council passed a number of annual resolutions, including: Naming the official newspaper (Spring Valley Tribune), Naming the official depository (Home Federal Bank), Corporate Banking Resolution, Setting Fees (no changes from 2016), Establishing Coverage for injuries to elected and appointed officials, Establishing reimbursement per city personnel policy (the only change is a slight decrease from 54 cents to 53.5 cents per mile), Official Appointments, Accepting donations from the Osterud Winter Trust ($1,000 to enter-
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it’s promotional” (as opposed to paying it from the ambulance crew’s donation account). After brief discussion, the council voted to OK this. Mayor Struzyk then read off his list of council member commission appointments, stating, “Mike (Hadland) is going to be taking over city hall, Jessy (Betts) I’m moving to the library…he’s already on the library board so that will work, Tony (Archer) you’ll go with Fire & Ambulance, Todd (Jones) with the Parks, Todd will also be Mayor Pro Tem, and I’ll be with Public Utilities and Streets.” Struzyk said he also plans to have Hadland serve on the Audit committee. Todd Jones said he’s been approached by citizens asking if the city plans to “scrape” the snow and ice from the streets. There was discussion about how salt really isn’t effective at temperatures below about 20 degrees, but when conditions allow, the city crew will work at plowing the streets as needed. Jones added, “I also want to thank the EMTs for all their work.” Mayor Struzyk then gave thanks to the Utility crew for their recent long hours handling a crisis that kept them working through the night. The council then recognized EMTs with over 1,600 hours of call time in 2016, including Ted Sherwood, Tammy Egger, Regina Haeflinger, Jim McCabe, Sue Puffer, and Mike Zimmer. Deb Zimmer reminded the council that the next Southern Minnesota League of Municipalities meeting will be January 31 in Rochester, and council members are welcome to attend. She also said Audit fieldwork will be January 30 through February 2. The next regular meeting of the city council will be Monday, January 23 at 6 p.m.
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Ask a Trooper By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: What items should I have in my vehicle during this extreme cold weather? What is the proper procedure if I become stranded and/or go off the road? Troy H. A n s w e r : Christianson With the recent below zero temperatures, being prepared with an emergency kit and plan can save your life. We recommend the following items be in your vehicle, especially in the winter: • Bag of abrasive material (sand, salt, cat litter) or traction mats • Snow shovel • Flashlight with extra batteries • Window washer solvent • Ice scraper with brush • Cloth or roll of paper towels • Jumper cables • Tow chain or rope • Extra warm clothing (gloves, hats, scarves) • Blankets • Warning devices (flares or triangles) • Drinking water • Non-perishable snacks for both human and pet passengers • First-aid kit • Basic toolkit (screwdrivers, pliers, adjustable wrench) • Mobile phone and car charger pre-programmed with rescue apps and important phone numbers including family and emergency services If stranded, stay in the vehicle and call 911. Provide the dispatcher with the following information: • Problem you’re experiencing • Your location (Get in the habit of looking for mile markers
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and cross streets/roadways) • Any injuries to yourself or passengers • Preferred tow company, otherwise the closest approved tow company will be dispatched At night, keep your dome light on and activate the vehicle’s emergency flashers. Be aware that snow can plug your vehicle’s exhaust system and cause deadly carbon monoxide gas to enter your car so make sure the exhaust pipe is free of snow and keep a window slightly open while the engine is running. Make sure your vehicle is properly maintained and that you have at least a half of a tank of fuel. Slow down and use winter driving skills to avoid crashing or going off the road. You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and of course, 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 Trp. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901-5848. or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state. mn.us.
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Nicholas Taylor Reynolds, 24, Byron, Minn.; 10/7/2016, Duty to Drive with Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Alexander Abraham Anderson, 40, Prairie Du Chien, Wis.; 12/19/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Hayley Jeanette Blade, 25, Rochester, Minn.; 10/14/2016, Inattentive Driving/Fail to Drive with Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Johnathan Wayne Fenske, 19, Spring Valley, Minn.; 11/26/2016, Possess/Sale Small Amount of Marijuana – No Remuneration, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. 11/26/2016, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Use or Possession Prohibited, Fine $50. Joseph W. Phillips, 29, St. Paul, Minn.; 10/17/2016, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $220. Nicole Rebbecca Irene Rathbun, 18, Wykoff, Minn.; 12/18/2016, Small Amount of Marijuana in Motor Vehicle, Fine $150. Total Fees $240.
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Ross H. Smythe, 27, DeSoto, Wis.; 9/20/2016, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Martin Joseph Tieskotter, 59, Ossian, Iowa; 12/9/2016, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Preston Police Department Brandon Corde Delles, 30, Lanesboro, Minn.; 12/9/2016, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Use or Possession Prohibited, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.
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Share your thoughts at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com •Rushford Senior Dining, 10:30am-12pm, 113 E Jessie St., Rushford. •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30am-12:15pm, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* •Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, Mabel Telephone Company, lower level, 214 N Main St., Mabel.*
CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., JANUARY 17 •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-2723731.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-6pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Semcac bus to Rochester, bus picks up for shopping 9:35am, United Methodist Church, Preston; 10am Fountain State Bank. Call (800) 944-3874 to ride. •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-2723731.*
•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30am-12:15pm, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507272-3731.* •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, PioÂneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.* •AA Closed meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.* WED., JANUARY 18 •Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.*
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•Mabel Food Shelf, 10am-12pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, Mabel. •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507)7652518.*
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â&#x20AC;˘ Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in business or accounting preferred, but not required. â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of Minnesota Smart Finance is helpful, but not required â&#x20AC;˘ Strong computer skills and proďŹ ciency with Microsoft Excel required. â&#x20AC;˘ Strong relational skills and a desire to work as a team member with a highfunctioning staff.
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To apply for this position, please forward a cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference to:
Matt Schultz, Superintendent Lanesboro Public Schools 100 Kirkwood St. E. Lanesboro, MN 55949
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State of wisconsin Circuit court Sauk county File No. 2016CV000649 SUMMONS Other Contract - 30303 Self Storage Solutions, LLC 2017 Cherokee Drive Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin 53578 Plaintiff, vs. Ridge Road Outdoors, LLC c/o Thomas A. Byrne, Manager 13432 HWY 30 SE Chatfield, MN 55923 Defendant. THE STATE OF WISCONSIN: To each person named above as a Defendant: You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above have filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action. Within twenty (20) days of receiving this summons, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is Clerk of Circuit Court, Sauk County Courthouse, 515 Oak Street, Baraboo, Wisconsin 53913, and to Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney, Koeck Kirk & Graves, Ltd., whose address is P. O. Box 9, Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, 53578. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services because of a disability, call the Clerk of Court for Sauk County and ask for the Court ADA Coordinator. If you do not provide a proper answer within twenty (20) days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A
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#4073199 â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial building with great visibility in downtown Chatfield
204 DIVISION ST NE, CHATFIELD
LISTINGspace â&#x20AC;˘ Large display window â&#x20AC;˘ 4,706 sq. ft. ideal for NEW retail/office â&#x20AC;˘ Renovated handicap bathroom â&#x20AC;˘ New commercial grade carpet â&#x20AC;˘ Tons of storage in full basement with concrete floor â&#x20AC;˘ Second level offers 2-1 bedroom remodeled apartments
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â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Main floor bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘Â¨2 Updated Baths includes master â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ Updated kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Gas fireplace with built-ins, â&#x20AC;˘ Screen porch â&#x20AC;˘ Patio â&#x20AC;˘ Steel siding â&#x20AC;˘ Newer roof & driveway â&#x20AC;˘ 0.58 Acre wooded lot â&#x20AC;˘ Landscaped â&#x20AC;˘ No backyard neighbors â&#x20AC;˘ Storage shed â&#x20AC;˘ Appliances â&#x20AC;˘ Move-in condition â&#x20AC;˘ Quick possession AFFORDABLE ACREAGE ON BLACKTOP
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428 HILLSIDE DR SE, CHATFIELD
$249,900 #4073229
â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms on Main â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ 0.42 acre â&#x20AC;˘ Open floor plan â&#x20AC;˘ Paneled doors â&#x20AC;˘ Large foyer â&#x20AC;˘ 2,656 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Custom cabinets â&#x20AC;˘ Granite tops â&#x20AC;˘ Island â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood floors â&#x20AC;˘ Master suite w/walk-in closet â&#x20AC;˘ Tray ceiling â&#x20AC;˘ Large foyer â&#x20AC;˘ Vaulted ceiling â&#x20AC;˘ Expand in the lower level â&#x20AC;˘ Great location INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY - DUPLEX
$79,900 #4076118
â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bedroom (Main) â&#x20AC;˘ 1 Bedroom, Den (Second) â&#x20AC;˘ Separate Access, Furnaces, Electric meters & Laundry â&#x20AC;˘ Oversized 2 car garage (24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) built in 1994 â&#x20AC;˘ Includes additional lot (50â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 140â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) â&#x20AC;˘ Affordable living â&#x20AC;˘ Ideal owner occupant & long term renter on 2nd level
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AUCTION CALENDAR Wed., January 18, 2017 at 4pm - 74.57 acres of tillable crop land and 10 acres more/less of stream & recreational land. For more information, call Michael A. Murphy, Hammel & Murphy, P.L.L.P, 507-725-3361. Listing in the Journal Sat., January 21, 2017 at 9am- Sporting goods, guns, tools, household items. For more information, call Dick Schwade, 507-346-2183 or visit www.springvalleysales. com. Listing in the Journal Sat., January 21, 2017 at 12pm - Special bred cow and heifer auction in Decorah, Iowa. For more info, call Joe Nelson, 507-450-6763. Listing in the Journal Mon., January 30, 2017 at 6pm - Special bred cow and heifer auction in Lanesboro, MN. For more info, call Joe Nelson, 507-450-6763. Listing in the Journal
ONLINE AUCTIONS Through Sun., January 15 at 5:30pm - Chevy Pickup w/Snowplow, new sporting goods, guns, coins, furniture, antiques and much more! DARR online auction. For more info and complete listing, DARR Auctions & Realty 800-852-0010 or www. darrauctions.com. Listing in Journal.
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122 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD
â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 5,388 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ Original woodwork â&#x20AC;˘ Elaborate craftsmanship â&#x20AC;˘ 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceilings â&#x20AC;˘ Double staircases â&#x20AC;˘ Pocket doors â&#x20AC;˘ Ash/Maple/Oak floors â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled kitchen with granite tops & butler pantry â&#x20AC;˘ Finished walk up attic â&#x20AC;˘ Large corner lot â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Covered porches â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Milo White Houseâ&#x20AC;? (Hazelwood) on the National Register CUTE DOLL HOUSE WITH IMPROVEMENTS
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235 5TH AVE SE, HARMONY
$103,500 #4074674
â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths, â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage off alley â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor laundry â&#x20AC;˘ New roof â&#x20AC;˘ Covered deck â&#x20AC;˘ Updated kitchen with breakfast bar & backsplash â&#x20AC;˘ Finished lower level family room with bar area
â&#x20AC;˘ 5 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 672 sq. ft. Garage w/workshop â&#x20AC;˘ 3,336 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Original woodwork â&#x20AC;˘ Double staircase â&#x20AC;˘ Pocket doors â&#x20AC;˘ Crown molding â&#x20AC;˘ Built-ins, Wood floors â&#x20AC;˘ 2nd Floor laundry â&#x20AC;˘ Finished walk-up attic (5th bedroom) â&#x20AC;˘ Permanent siding â&#x20AC;˘ Good roof â&#x20AC;˘ Loaded with character LOADED WITH OLD WORLD CHARM
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$189,900 106 FILLMORE ST NE, CHATFIELD #4076078
$124,900 26026 COUNTY 1, SPRING VALLEY #4075046
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$59,900
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â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms (2nd floor) â&#x20AC;˘ 1 Âź baths â&#x20AC;˘ 1,994 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor laundry â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled bath â&#x20AC;˘ Enclosed porch â&#x20AC;˘ Updated electric service â&#x20AC;˘ Spacious rooms â&#x20AC;˘ Appliances â&#x20AC;˘ Quiet street â&#x20AC;˘ Level lot (0.21 acres) â&#x20AC;˘ Move-in condition
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234 LINE ST N, WYKOFF
$84,900
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â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage (24â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x24â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) â&#x20AC;˘ Updated roof, furnace, water heater, painting â&#x20AC;˘ Kitchen remodel and wiring updated in 1980â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;˘ Private dead end location â&#x20AC;˘ Move-in condition
LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE EYOTA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0.24 acre lot in established neighborhood with city utilities backing up to City Park. #4075127 $21,500 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 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! $99,900 $87,900 $74,900 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 rural acreage subdivision lots (3.77 acre & 5.76 acre) Call for details! $69,900/each CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JUST LISTED- Affordable 0.24 acre lot suitable for walkout along Amco Drive SE with city utilities. #4076290 $40,000. CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Commercial lot offering 0.85 acres, city utilities, level, 311 feet of Hwy 30 frontage, ready to build & only couple blocks off Hwy 52. #4062958 $89,900 CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 acres tucked in the valley with 429 feet of Root River frontage including an old farm house (gutted) to remodel for your permanent home or cabin. Small pasture for the animals, nice views & short drive to town. #4075434 $115,000.
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Spacious 4 bdrm, 2 bath home situated on large corner lot. Flooring is updated and new carpet. Knock down ceilings, some new sheet rock, eat-in kitchen w/pantry, formal dining room w/bay window, leaded glass windows, original wood work and main floor bedroom & bath (currently used as office/den). Windows have been updated, vinyl siding & 2 car detached garage. You’ll love the fenced yard, back yard deck with standing planters and beautiful front porch entrance. This property is ready for immediate occupancy and is in move-in condition.
Beautifully renovated 4 bdrm, 2 bath home with all the old world charm with original woodwork, crown molding, maple hardwood floors, & open staircase - with all the modern conveniences with updated kitchen, new cupboards, countertops & center island, and main floor laundry & 1/2 bath. Bedrooms are located in upper level and are all generous in size, walk-in closets, walk-up attic and full bath. The formal dining area has French doors leading to the living room. Steel siding, metal roof and open 3 season porch. This one has it all and is in movein condition.
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Commercial building 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 $110,000
137 ST. PAUL ST PRESTON
Commercial building Old bank building • 3 vaults still available • Multiple Office Space • Unlimited potential for investment • 3 rentals on 2nd levels • Enclosed porch area
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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!
111 E. LOWELL LEROY, MN • $90,000
814 CRESTWOOD COURT SPRING VALLEY • $23,000 Building site in Spring Valley - Please call for information on new housing incentives.
Totally updated and remodeled 3 bdm, 2 bath home. French doors, hdwd floors, updated baths, main XXX COUNTY RD 3 floor laundry, updated kitchen, new electrical & OSTRANDER • $34,000 plumbing, vinyl siding, newer roof and windows. Approximately 2.86 acres on edge of town. A little country Large back deck with 10x10 canopy, circle drive, w/ city sewer & water, can have livestock or small animals storage shed & 25x30 Quonset garage. This in Bloomfield Township portion of land. property is ready to move right in!
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626 CLIFF STREET NE CHATFIELD
$265,000
431 AVE C CHATFIELD
2 bedroom • large lot • garage •
some newer windows (West Chatfield) • Wooded 4.51 acres • Quiet setting beautiful scenery • Opening living and 3 bedrooms • large fenced yard • newer windows • living room • dining room • covered patio quiet street $114,900 family room • Large remodeled master bedroom 90 MAIN STREET • Remodeled bath • Large kitchen and dining • FOUNTAIN BUILDING LOT FOR SALE Patio • 2 car garage • Maintenance free siding • Price includes new septic 385 HILLSIDE SR. SE Commercial building $39,500 CHATFIELD Great location at the Head of the State Bike TING IS L $149,500 NEW Large corner lot • Close to elementary • Close to Trail • Updated and remodeled • Ideal for 300 KIRKWOOD ST E. retail, office space, storage, rental space • golf course • Open to builders • City Utilities LANESBORO Over 4,000 sq. ft. • Unlimited potential
ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE 3 bedrooms • d/o • formal dining room • living room • large open kitchen w/ dining • wood FORESTVILLE STATE PARK $69,900 floors • main floor laundry • enclosed porch • patio • deck • 2 car garage • storage shed • 2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, private yard overlooking Sylvan Park • shop fishing, camping • Private • Ideal for house or cabin area in lower level
$108,500
9 TWIFORD ST CHATFIELD
SOLD!
Updated 1 1/2 story • Main floor master bedroom • Main floor laundry • 2 bedrooms • d/o • Newer roof • Newer furnace • Covered porch • Vinyl siding • Overlooks park • Close to trail and trout stream
14807 HIGHWAY 30 SE CHATFIELD
6.58 acres • Close to new elementary • Edge of city limits • Blacktop road • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Wood floors • Covered patio • Deck • Built-ins • 2 car attached garage • 4+ heated garage/shop (1,536 sq. ft) • 2 additional out buildings • Sold as-is $179,900
712 CLIFF ST NE CHATFIELD 3 bedroom • 2 baths • Remodeled and updated • 2 car attached garage • Open kitchen and dining room • Family room with gas fireplace and builtins • Steel siding • Screened-in porch • Private back yard • Storage shed • Move-in ready
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304 Third St N, CANTON
Lots of space! 4 bedroom ranch on dead end street w/ great yard. 2 car attached heated garage. $129,900
2606 Village Rd, DECORAH
Sell the camper & love where you live! Spacious 3 bdrm. XL 2 car garage for your toys. Great yard & setting near Upper IA River. $127,900
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101 W Fillmore Ave, CANTON CHANGE YOUR WORLD & MAKE YOUR MOVE! HARMONY Renovated commercial building, turn your talents into an enjoyable career.
242 S Silver St, WYKOFF Why rent? Efficient 2 bedroom 418 St.garage. NW, PRESTON w/ Preston attached $59,900
Simple living, move right in! Scenic setting & ideal location. Main floor living plus finished walkout basement. $118,900
104 Robert St, OSTRANDER Bring your toys & hobbies! 26x48 insulated shop. Main floor living & partially finished basement. $122,900
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45 1st Ave SW, HARMONY
44959 Plummer St, RUSHFORD VILLAGE
Beautiful home! 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom
100 Elmwood St E • LANESBORO plus office & den! Basement living space plus room for storage & hobbies. Inn with owners’ living area Large heated attached garage
410 Main Ave S, HARMONY
Charming & comfortable 3 bedrm, 2 bath, low maintenance with many updates. Nice basement, patio, garden, & insulated garage. $93,900
24280 County 14, PRESTON Private acreage. Space for entertaining, 2 car garage, updated barn w/ box stalls, pole shed, and fenced pasture. $245,000
Roxanne Johnson
New year, new home! 2606 Village Rd, BLUFFTON
400 Whittier St E, LANESBORO
Backs up to the woods! Main floor living w/partially finished w/o basement. 1 car garage. $129,900
SOLD
2 BED, 1 BATH: 225 2ND AVE NE, HARMONY 4 BED, 2 BATH: 317 FILLMORE ST W, PRESTON 3 BED, 2 BATH: 160 4TH AVE SE, HARMONY 3 BED, 3 BATH: 4013 3RD ST NW, ROCHESTER 3 BED, 3 BATH: 245 1ST AVE SW, HARMONY
Buildable lots3 bed, 2 bath ranch near Upper Iowa River. NOLAN VALLEY LOT - 6.37 ACRES$127,000 OUTSIDE OF MABEL, $39,900 FAITH TRAIL - 2.38 ACRES NEAR LANESBORO, $84,000 HARMONY - SUBDIVISION WITH COUNTRY VIEWS & BUILDING INCENTIVE! NO BUILDER RESTRICTIONS.
Broker/Owner Cell: 507-458-6110 roxanne@harmonytel.net MN & IA Licensed 25 W Center St Harmony, MN 55939
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PENDING Kelsey Bergey
Realtor, GRI 507-251-0281 kelsey@harmonytel.net
45 1st Ave NE, HARMONY
418 Preston St. NW, PRESTON Move right in! Scenic settings & ideal location. Main floor living plus finished walkout basement. Attached garage. $118,900
26284 Jack Pine Rd, PRESTON
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We are pleased to announce we now sell & service Boss & Snowdogg Snow Plows. We have a selection of new and used trailers and we are an authorized dealer for Wilson, Kiefer Industrial, Road King, Alum Line, and Pacesetter trailers. We also provide service work when your trailer needs a tune up.
See us for all your trailer sale and service needs!
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Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507251-5297. r28tfn- x OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn-x
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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;15 CHEVY 1/2 ton Double Door, 4WD, 27,000 Miles, Fac Warr, (1-Owner) â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;15 CHEVY 1-Ton Reg Cab, 4WD, Only 23,000 Miles, (1-Owner) â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;15 CHEVY Equinox LTZ, FWD, Only 9,000 Miles, Fac Warr â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;15 GMC Terrian SLE, FWD â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14 BUICK Encore CXL, AWD, (1-Owner), 37,000 Miles â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14 BUICK Encore FWD, (1-Owner), 20,000 Miles, Fac Warr â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14 CHEVY 1/2 ton Crew LTZ, 4WD, 23K, Fac Warr â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14 CHEVY 1/2 ton Reg Cab, 4dr, 10,000 Miles, Fac Warr, (1-Owner) â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14 CHEVY Cruze LT, (1-Owner), only 11,000 Miles â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14 CHEVY Cruze LS, 33,000 Miles, Fac Warr â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14 CHEVY Equinox LT, AWD, (1-Owner) â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14 CHEVY Equinox LTZ, AWD, V-6, (1-Owner), Sunroof â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14 CHEVY Tahoe LT, 4WD, DVD, Fac Warr, 20â&#x20AC;? rims â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;13 CHEVY 1/2 ton Ext-Cab LT, 4WD, Only 23,000 Miles â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;13 CHEVY Cruze LT, (1-Owner), 37,000 Miles, New Tires â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;13 CHEVY HD 3/4 Crew LTZ, 4WD â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dieselâ&#x20AC;?, 25K for Miles
â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;13 CHEVY Tahoe LT, 4WD, Sunroof, DVD, Heated Leather â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;13 CHEVY Tahoe LT, Z-71, 4WD, Loaded Black â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;13 FORD Edge SEL AWD â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;13 FORD Focus SE, 4dr, Only 47,000 Miles, Local Trade â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;12 BUICK Enclave CXL, AWD (1-Owner), New Tires â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;12 BUICK Enclave CXL, AWD, 50,000 Miles, Local Trade, Loaded â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;12 CHEVY 1/2 ton Crew LT, 4WD, Only 28,000 Miles, (1-Owner) â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;12 CHEVY Impala LT, Sunroof, Local Trade, $8,995 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;12 CHEVY Impala LTZ, new Tires â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;12 CHEVY Malibu 2LT, Sunroof, Heated Seats, Local Trade â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;12 CHRYSLER Town & Country Touring Van, (1-Owner) â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;11 BUICK Enclave CXL, AWD, (1-Owner), Only $16,995 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;11 BUICK Enclave CXL, FWD, (1-Owner), 69,000 Miles â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;11 BUICK Enclave CXL, FWD, (1-Owner), 90,000 Miles, Only $15,495 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;11 BUICK LaCrosse CXL, New Tires â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;11 CHEVY Cruze LT, RS, 65,000 Miles, Local Trade
FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, PRESTON. AC, laundry hookups and handicap approach. NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Available February 1. 507-259-4644. 9-tfn
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USED VEHICLES â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;11 CHEVY Tahoe LT, 4WD, (1-Owner), Loaded â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;10 BUICK Enclave CXL AWD, 78,000 Miles, (1-Owner) â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;10 PONTIAC Vibe, (1-Owner) â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;09 CHEVY Traverse LT, AWD, Quads, Local Trade â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;09 TOYOTA Scion, 4dr, Local Trade, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;08 BUICK LuCerne CXL, (red) â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;08 CHYSLER Town & Country Touring Van, Only $8,995 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;08 PONTIAC G-6, 4dr, 98,000 Miles, Only $5,995 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;06 CHEVY 1/2 ton Crew LT, 4WD, Local Trade, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Perfect!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;05 CHRYSLER Town & Country, Local Trade, 96,000 Miles â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;04 CADILLAC DeVille, Local Trade, Only $4,995 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;04 CHEVY 1/2 ton Ext-Cab, 4WD, Now Only $9,995 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;04 CHRYSLER Town & Country â&#x20AC;&#x153;Handicapâ&#x20AC;? Van, 55,000 Miles â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;04 LINCOLN LS, 4dr, 96,000 Miles, Only $5,495 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;03 BUICK Regal, 4dr, 3800 V-6, Only $2,495 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;03 FORD F150 Ext-Cab XLT, 4WD, $7,495 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;02 CHEVY Avalanche, 4WD, $8,995 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;01 CHEVY 1/2 ton Ext-Cab, 2WD, Local Trade â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;94 CHEVY 1/2 ton Pickup, 2WD, Only $1,995 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;87 CHEVY Corvette Convertible, 2dr, 63,000 Miles, $10,495
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2013 FORD Edge SEL, AWD, Heated Leather, Rear Camera
NOW ONLY $15,995
2011 BUICK Enclave CXL, AWD, (1-Owner), New Tires, Heated Leather
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2005 CHRYSLER Town & Country Touring Van 96,000 Miles, Local Trade, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great Conditionâ&#x20AC;?
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Hurricane news
January 2017
For more information on upcoming school events please go to www.houston.k12.mn.us
Boys Basketball
Math Wizards Results from the meet on Monday, January 9
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8th grade
5th grade placed 2nd overall: Ethan Frauenkron, Preston Peterson, Makinzie Sheldon, Kameron Morgan, Reuben Johnson
Wizards Round 10th Place: Ethan Frauenkron 6th-9th Place Tie: Makinzie Sheldon 3rd-5th Place Tie: Reuben Johnson Individual 9th Place: Ethan Frauenkron 8th Place: Reuben Johnson
JV/Varsity
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6th grade team Members: nicole beckman, olivia beckman, Lilly Carr, Priya Kingsley, Kayleen Kulas, Conner Porter, Jane thompson, Sydney thompson, Sydney torgerson, Kaydince Welke
Wizards Round 3rd-4th Place Tie: LIlly Carr 2nd Place: Priya Kingsley Individual 9th Place: Priya Kingsley
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houston drama department Presents: a Play in one-act
SE Minnesota Honor Band
Cheating Death by Kamron Klitgaard
Friday, January 27, 2017 Houston Elementary Gym 7:30pm Admission: $1.00
6th/7th grade
Math Wizards
The SE Minnesota Band Directors Honor Band was held Saturday, January 14, at Kasson-Mantorville High School. Participating from Houston High School were: Jenny Albrecht, Trombone and Tristan Quinn, Trumpet, for the 9-10 Grade Honor Band; and Michaela Spear, Flute and Kenny Grupe, Trombone for the 6-8 Grade Honor Band. Students from all across SE Minnesota came together, practiced that day and put on a performance at 4:00 p.m.
Dorian Vocal Festival
The 67th Annual Dorian Vocal Festival will be held January 15-16 at Luther College. Congratulations to HHS vocalists Noah Carlson, Maria Esch, and Bree Jore for being nominated and selected for this event!
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