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The B&B Olympic Bowl: one year later

Paul and Shelly Hanson stand in the kitchen of the new B&B Olympic Bowl. Photo by Hannah Wingert By H annah Wingert hannah@fillmorecountyjournal.com

It’s been a year since that fateful New Year’s Day fire that decimated the B&B Olympic Bowl in Preston. At first, owners Paul and Shelly Hanson weren’t sure they would rebuild, but then they decided to go for it. “The last year has been stressful, but has actually gone pretty good,” Paul said. “Trying to figure this out when we’ve never done it before - that’s been the stressful part. I wish we had the knowledge back in March that we have now,” Shelly added. Despite the stress of rebuilding from scratch, Paul and Shelly don’t regret it one bit

and would do it again in a hope they don’t regret offering heartbeat. to help when I call them!” she The Hansons are getting laughed. closer to opening every day. At this point of the buildThey’re hoping to reopen the ing process, most of the major bowling alley in the third week things have been completed. of January. The bowling lanes and machines “If it weren’t for the local are installed, the items for the community, we wouldn’t be kitchen are still in boxes, but at rebuilding,” said Paul. least they’re in the kitchen area, “Everyone’s been so great the bathrooms are almost finhelping,” Shelly remarked. ished, and some of the dining She especially appreciates the room décor has been hung. On local businesses, such a Morem January 9, the scoring company Electric, Kingsley Mercantile, will install their system and and the Amish, just to name a train the Hansons and their few, who have had roles in the employees how to use it. rebuilding process. “I’m glad to “There’s going to be stuff a see them a part of our history.” year down the road that we’ll Shelly added that she’s had still be finishing up,” Paul several locals stop by and offer explained. to help put furniture together and install it once it arrives. “I See B&B OLYMPIC BOWL Page 7 

Rushford grateful for project donations By K irsten Zoellner kirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com

After months of discussion regarding the 2017 budget and levy, the Rushford City Council has approved the originally proposed levy of $867,000. The amount represents a 9.75% or $77,000, increase from the previous year’s levy of $790,000. As explained, it would largely be used in continuing to both maintain and build fund balances. “There’s nothing hidden in there,” said City Administrator Tony Chladek. “It’s very clear what we’re trying to do.” Cladek further stated that while the funds are to be utilized in covering operating expenses and debt service, it will also provide for funds, such as Capital Improvments, to be built up as the city continues to trek along in upgrades. Chladek

indicated, as did Public Works Director Roger Knutson earlier in the month, that the city has a number of projects, such as the levee and work with Emerald Ash Borer, that the city has little control over. “There’s always one more thing to add to the list and it’s important.” The city will also continue working to rebuild fund balances, per audit and credit rating recommendations. At the last bond review, Standard & Poor’s indicated the city should have $500,000 or more in general fund reserves. Reserves dropped drastically in 2007 to just 11% of operating expenses, but sit above 60% in 2016. City Clerk/Treasurer Kathy Zacher indicated See DONATIONS Page 16 

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A&W Drive-In in Spring Valley welcomes new owners By H annah Wingert hannah@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Tom Evanoff started off his career in retail at a young age. His parents owned Evans Department Store in Wisconsin, which was started as Evanoff Five & Dime by his grandparents in the 1940s. Evanoff’s dad’s rule was that, as soon as you could tie your shoes, you were old enough to work. Evanoff couldn’t wait to start working so he could earn his own money, at the grand rate of 10 cents an hour. “Candy bars were 10 cents

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back then, so that meant that I could buy a candy bar for every hour I worked,” laughed Evanoff. Evanoff worked with his dad at their store until his father decided to retire. Rather than asking his son to stay in the family business, he realized that downtown department stores were a dying breed and encouraged him to move on to something else. To help him figure out what he wanted to do with his career, Evanoff’s wife Mary asked him See A&W Page 2 

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what sort of things he liked and then answered her own question with another one. “Pizza or computers?” she posed as his options. Evanoff decided to go with both and ended up working in Dallas, Tex., at a corporate store for Cici’s Pizza chain. When he realized that he wanted to move his family back to Two Rivers, Wis., he looked for the closest Cici’s Pizza and found one in Rochester, Minn. He ended up purchasing the restaurant and running it for five years. During his time at Cici’s Pizza, Evanoff became friends with Rochester native, Steve Wernimont, the owner of the Culver’s restaurant right across the parking lot from Cici’s. After a time, Wernimont sold his restaurant, and Evanoff decided that he was also ready for a change. They knew that they wanted to stay in the restaurant business, and the A&W in Spring Valley just happened to be up for sale. Evanoff and Wernimont started talking to retiring owners Mark and Kathy Simpson and decided to take the plunge into co-ownership. “It’s been here over 60 years. It’s a classic,” Evanoff said. “Mark and Kathy did a great job building the business.” At the end of October, Evanoff and Wernimont officially took ownership of the Spring Valley A&W Drive-In. “We picked a good year to come in late because the weather cooperated. We were still serving outside in November,” Evanoff commented. “We got to get a good start at learning the ropes.” Both Evanoff and Wernimont, who has family in Spring Valley, have been spending a lot of time at the A&W since they purchased it. Both live in Rochester, but Evanoff is hoping to move to Chatfield in the spring of 2017 to be closer to the restaurant. His wife and daughters still live in Wisconsin, to allow his middle daughter to graduate from her high school before they join him in Chatfield. A&W was first established in 1919 and is coming up on its 100 year anniversary in 2019. “It’s a good brand,” Evanoff said. There are around 400 restaurants in the U.S., with even more than that established internationally.

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add their drive-in to the snowmobile map as a stop for snowmobilers. “It’s a nice classic brand. I really like our burgers,” said

Evanoff, who spends his fair share of time cooking in the kitchen along with Wernimont. “The drive-in is what really make this fun, though.” Evanoff also appreciates the fact that all of the root beer is made in-house. The new co-owners will continue to work on tweaking the menu for local taste and will slowly be upgrading equipment in the kitchen. “We’re going to

keep it rolling and build it up,” Evanoff commented. The special events that have traditionally been held at the A&W, such as the car shows, cruise night, and more, will still be a staple there. Evanoff and Wernimont look forward to getting to know the people in Chatfield and the surrounding areas as they run the A&W Drive-In over the coming years. www.traditionspreston.com 1-507-765-3837 E.O.E

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C ommentary Considering an uncertain time in our history By Yvonne Nyenhuis On January 20 we will enter a “brave new world.” There are those who will look to God for salvation and those who will look to Pr e s i d e n t elect Donald Trump to “save us.” When Yvonne it comes to Nyenhuis God, he created “man” with the ability to reason. He expects us to solve our own problems. This leaves us with a startling reality, Donald Trump residing in the Oval Office, steering us through the next four years. We will have a Republican President, a Republican House and Senate and a Conservative Supreme Court. Trump’s ascendance poses a unique problem, as he has demonstrated a lack of regard for the truth and facts. He prefers to make up “reality” as he goes along. Most world leaders find this perplexing and disconcerting, except for Russian President Vladimir Putin who welcomes Trumps “flexibility”! The President-elect has kept his message ambiguous, allowing Americans to funnel their own hopes and dreams into the fog he has created. He has shamelessly manipulated the media, appropriating an estimated “two billion” dollars in free air time, by perpetuating outrageous statements intended to intensify passion, fear and emotion attacking people on cultural, religious and racial grounds. He has side-stepped the press Editorial Cartoon

by relying on Twitter and rallies where he can pontificate at will without having to answer questions. He tells his followers that the press is unreliable. By instilling suspicion of the press, he absolves himself of the danger of being held accountable for his words and actions. David Remnick of The New Yorker asked the question “Does Trump have any “core convictions”? William Cohen, former Secretary of Defense, cautions against a “policy of disengagement and isolationism.” President Putin has been waiting “60” years for an American President who is NOT dedicated to maintaining NATO. My favorite people in the world are journalists who doggedly pursue the truth and people who fix things. Next to my husband, I love the man who fixed our refrigerator! The unsung heroes of our country are Americans who go to work every day and steadfastly remain true to their families and community. Sometimes ingenuity and hard work result in acquiring wealth. Sometimes wealth is inherited. Many who are wealthy are generous and contribute to the Arts, Education, Science and charitable causes. Others buy influence and power and amass great power by exploiting the safety of workers and polluting the environment. They lose objectivity and compassion. They are blinded by greed. How do we define “success”? For some of the traders on Wall Street, as well as CEOs in the oil and min-

ing and some other large corporations, the profit margin is their major consideration. In 1933, Congress passed the Glass-Steagall act as an emergency response to the failure of nearly 5,000 banks during the Great Depression. The law worked as intended until 1999 when it was repealed by Bill Clinton and Phil Gramm at the behest of big banks. Once again banks originated fraudulent loans and sold them to their customers in the form of securities. The bubble peaked in 2007 and collapsed in 2008. Since the mid-1980s, there has been an enormous transfer of wealth from the middle-class and the poor to the wealthiest people in the country. Bernie Sanders has continued since the election to highlight the widening gap between rich and poor. He stipulates, “There is something profoundly wrong when the top one-tenth of 1% owns almost as much as the bottom 90%.” He challenges Americans to confront the crisis. “The issue of wealth inequality is the great moral issue of our time!” On January 20 we will need to face a new reality. It is important that we stay grounded, pursue truth and hold those in power accountable for their actions. They are in office to serve us! What is “legal” is not always moral. “Law and Order” does not always include justice! Bernie reminds us that we are part of an ongoing process. It’s not always about changing the laws, it’s about changing our hearts.

Red Cross helping a family of five following fire in Peterson ROCHESTER, MN, December. 27, 2016 - American Red Cross volunteers are helping a family of five after a home fire on Digger Road in Peterson, Minn. Following devastating home fires, Red Cross volunteers connect with those affected and provide assistance for their immediate emergency needs, including emotional support and help with long-term recovery planning. Nationwide campaign Seven times a day someone in this country dies in a fire. The Red Cross has launched a nationwide campaign to reduce the number of home fire deaths and injuries by 25% over the next five years. As part of the campaign, the Red Cross is joining fire departments and community groups nationwide to install smoke alarms in communities with high numbers of fires. The Red Cross also is asking every household in America to take the two simple steps that can save lives: checking their existing smoke alarms and practicing fire drills at home. For more Red Cross fire safety and preparedness information, visit redcross.org/homefires. Download the Red Cross First Aid App

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• Tuesday, January 3, Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Tuesday, January 3, Houston School Board, 5:30 p.m. • Tuesday, January 3, Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Tuesday, January 3, City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, 6 p.m. • Tuesday, January 3, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Tuesday, January 3, Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. • Thursday, January 5 Fountain City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m. • Monday, January 9, Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Monday, January 9, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Monday, January 9, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, January 9, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Monday, January 9, Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

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C ommentary Privilege explained By Dr. Bryan Van Gorp When the subject of being part of a privileged group comes up many people become defensive. Their response is, “I’ve worked hard for what I have, I am not privileged.” Yes, many privileged people do work hard. I think I have worked hard and am also privileged. The point is that other people Dr. Bryan may work Van Gorp as hard or even harder and never realize the same “success.” As we know many women make less than men for the same job. Many people of color make less for the same job. People of color receive much harsher sentences for the same crime. Most of the wealth and positions of power in this country are held by white men. If you have been held back by generations of slavery, genocide,

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Jim Crow laws, poor education, or not having the right to vote, it becomes very difficult to “catch up.” Let us be very clear, from the very beginning this country was designed to have a group of wealthy (property owners) white men maintain control of power. As you know they were the only ones allowed to vote for most of our history. The Constitution specifically assigns a value of 3/5 of a person to slaves. Until 1913, Senators were appointed by political and economic elites from each state. Even today, the electoral college is designed to assure elites pick our President rather than the popular vote. George W. Bush and Donald Trump were both “elected” without getting the most votes. The founding “fathers” were indeed very intelligent; they knew how to rig the system in their favor. The self-made person is a myth. Many people are where they are at least in part by inheritance. Even without any inheritance most people are provided for the first 18-20 years of life. They receive a publically funded education, use public infrastructure, benefit from publically funded medical research, retire using Social Security and Medicare, eat safe food because of government regulations, can take risks because of a public safety net, take for granted public safety institutions from hospitals to the military, etc. No one makes it on their own. After all society has contributed toward your success, do you feel any obligation back to society? If you feel you are not getting a fair shake in our society, why would you blame those below you on the socioeconomic ladder? They are only trying to get to where you are. They are not the ones making the decisions

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that result in nearly all new income going to the top 1%. Blame the economic and political elites who make the decisions. We all know it is easier to make money once you already have money. In fact you don’t even have to work anymore. You invest in the stock market or real estate and the money is made automatically and it is even taxed at a lower rate as capital gains than it would be from labor. Privilege is knowing you will not be shot when pulled over for a broken tail light. Privilege is making more money for the same job and being more likely to get a better job. Privilege is living in a neighborhood with less pollution, less crime, better transportation and housing, and having access to credit. It is having a shorter line to vote, not being denied or intimidated at the poles. It is access to better healthcare and education. It is not having to be afraid just because of who you are. Chance plays a large role in life; we do not pick our parents, place of birth, race, sex, or what religion we will be raised in, but it all impacts our lives. Can we empathize with those who chance has treated differently? Most racists are not the kind of people who want to lynch people of color or imprison nonChristians. Most racists are people who think white male Christians should maintain control of economic and political power. They are the kind of people who fear losing that privilege. This is systemic racism and what keeps America from becoming a level playing field. To whom much is given, much is expected.

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2016 was an eventful year By Tim Penny Last week Viet “Henry” Long stopped into Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation’s (SMIF) office. He was confused about a of couple checks he had received from the Foundation. They were not big checks, total- Tim Penny ing only $2,500, but both were indeed for Henry, who co-owns Magic Ten Nails in Owatonna. Henry took over ownership after the 2010 floods, when the previous owner decided the clean-up was more than she wanted to undertake. When the 2016 floods came in September, Magic Ten Nails, located right across from the Straight River in Owatonna, was again underwater. For those of us who did not suffer water damage during those torrential rains, September already seems so long ago. But, that is not true for those homes and businesses that experienced flooding. “It was going to take two to three months for the insurance money to come through,” said Long. “We couldn’t wait that long to get back in business - as a small business, we needed to keep working to keep making money. I had taken out a loan for initial repairs, and was grateful to receive SMIF’s funds so quickly to help buy new furniture and equipment.” The grant to Long and 16 other business owners was a small but fast response to the 2016 floods in our region. SMIF’s Business Disaster Recovery Grants are based on studies that show that early money is crucial to help businesses decide to re-open. When I first started at the Foundation in 2007, one of my first duties was to figure out what SMIF’s response should be to the 2007 floods in southeastern Minnesota. We set up a Disaster Recovery Fund program to provide small grants to businesses to help with initial expenses until insurance money could come through. Since then, the Disaster Recovery Fund model has been replicated in our region and across the state to respond to everything from tornadoes to fires.

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As ever in emergencies like these, my friend and colleague John Monson of AgStar is always the first call I get. “Tim, what can we do to help?” AgStar put in the first funds after the 2007 floods, and again after this February’s main street fire in Madelia. They also provided a large portion of the funds for the recent flood recovery efforts. In every instance, those AgStar donations have helped leverage other donations to our Disaster Recovery Fund. In 2007, $850,000 was raised and distributed to more than 110 affected businesses in southeastern Minnesota. For the Madelia fire, approximately $240,000 came through the fund (with $100,000 donated by Downs Food Group). The grants SMIF gives are not large and certainly do not cover all losses. But when faced with a disaster, the Foundation’s main priority is to encourage our region’s small businesses to reopen. These business owners need to know they are valued and surrounded by a support network. In addition to Henry Long’s visit, last week the Foundation also received a note of thanks from a local child care provider, Connie Scott. “The flood that damaged my child care business came when I was still struggling to get up and running,” said Scott. “I debated whether to repair the damage and start over, or close the doors. I am pleased with the looks of my updated and renewed daycare and look forward to moving ahead. [SMIF’s] support made a big difference!” When I stopped by Scott’s child care last week, it was hard to imagine what it looked like with three feet of water. People like Connie, Henry and many others have demonstrated a high degree of resiliency. In a town of 1,700 like Rushford, or 2,300 like Madelia or 9,300 like flooded Waseca, the loss of even one or two businesses is huge. That is why we are proud of the small but important role served by our Foundation’s Disaster Recovery Fund. For example, in Rushford alone, where roughly 70 businesses were flooded back in 2007, 83% of the businesses that reopened after the floods are still doing business today. SMIF’s disaster recovery dollars helped make that possible. 2016 was a difficult year for main street businesses in Madelia and for businesses affected by the September rains. Here is hoping that 2017 is a prosperous year for these small business owners and for the region as a whole. As always, I welcome your comments and questions. You can reach me at timp@smifoundation.org or (507) 455-3215.

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baugher and Marlene Fishbaugher, both of Harmony; and many nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Fishbaugher Robert “Bob” Fishbaugher, age a son, Steven in 2013; and his 91, of Harmony, Minn., died brothers: Stanley (Dolly) FishSunday, December 25, 2016 at baugher, Clayton (Ellyn) FishGreen Lea Senior Living in Mabel, baugher, John “Jack” Fishbaugher, Harvey Fishbaugher and Orrin Minn. FunerFishbaugher. al services were held 11 Delores M. Jensen a.m. Thurs Delores M. Jensen, age 78, day, Decemof Mabel, Minn., died Tuesday, ber 29, 2016 December 27, 2016 at Green Lea at the United Senior Living in Mabel. Methodist Delores was born November Church in Robert 10, 1938 in rural Peterson, Minn., H a r m o n y , Fishbaugher to Ole and Mary (Anderson) with burial in Prairie Queen Cemetery, rural Lemberg. She attended school Preston. Friends called from 4-7 in Peterson. She married George p.m. on Wednesday, December Mielke. They lived in Utica and 28, 2016 at the Lindstrom Funer- later the Twin Cities, until he later al Home in Harmony, and on passed away. She married Larry Thursday from 10 a.m. until time Jensen. In 1987, they moved to the Mabel area, where they have of services at the church. resided since.She enjoyed puzzles Bob was born March 21, 1925 in Bristol Township of Fillmore and playing cards. County, Minn., to John D. and Delores is survived by her Bernice C. (Scrabeck) Fishbaugh- husband, Larry of Mabel; three er. He was married to Audrey children: Diane (Dennis) RobiPatterson on August 3, 1952. nette, Jerry (Darcy) Mielke, and To this union six children were Marvin (Ruth) Mielke; seven born, they later divorced. Bob grandchildren, and eight greatwas a gas station attendant for grandchildren. She was preceded Midland at their Harmony and in death by her first husband, Decorah locations. While there George Mielke; her parents, two he pumped gas and performed brothers, Obert and Benhard; tire and auto repair,along with and two sisters, Selma Larson spraying chemicals on farm fields. and Janet Hovland. Prior to retirement, he worked at Funeral services took place 2 p.m. Saturday, December 31 Seneca Foods in Rochester. When the children were all at the Mengis Funeral Home young and at home, the family in Mabel, with the Rev. Mary enjoyed spending time visiting Waudby officiating. Visitation with their relatives. Bob enjoyed was held from noon until the hunting and dancing, especially time of the service at the funeral to polka music on Sunday after- home. noons during his retirement. Bob Jodi Evers-Olivares also favored watching Fillmore Funeral services for Jodi EversCentral Sports, Green Bay Packers, taking part in The Friendship Olivares took place at 1 p.m. Wagon, and taking in parades of Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at Cherry surrounding communities. Bob is survived by five chil- Grove Unitdren: Larry (Jerilyn) Fishbaugher ed Methodof Racine, Minn.; Jeffery (Kay) ist Church Fishbaugher of Dover, Minn.; in Cherry Norene (Dan) Schwirtz of Grove, Minn., PasCaledonia, Minn.; Bryan (Jill) with Fishbaugher of Harmony, Minn.; tor Deanna and Stuart Fishbaugher of Can- Wo o d w a r d Jodi Everston, Minn.; nine grandchildren: of f iciat ing. Olivares Heather (Patrick) Herrick, Cory V i s i t a t i o n Fishbaugher, Stephanie (Ben) was held 5–7 p.m. on Tuesday, Fishbaugher, Travis Fishbaugh- December 27, at Cherry Grove er, Zachery Fishbaugher, Karli United Methodist Church. BuriFishbaugher, Kari (Casey) Klug, al took place in the Bloomfield Nichole (Chris) Deflorian and Cemetery. Michael Schwirtz; eight great- Jodi Olivares, age 37, of Plaingrandchildren, a sister, Phyllis view, Minn., and formerly of the (Gene) Hageman of Harmony; Spring Valley area, died Wednestwo sisters-in-law, Kathryn Fish- day December 21, 2016 at Mayo

Fillmore County Church Directory Christ Lutheran Church..........………………..........Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…..........……….......Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church........... Sat. - 5 :30pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 St. Columban Church.…..…….......………………..Sundays - 10 : 00am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 St. Mary’s Catholic Church...…...................................Sundays - 8 : 00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148

Wykoff United Methodist Church.…….......………Sundays - 8 :30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 202-2275

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Hospital, St Marys Campus, from spinal meningitis. Jodi Rae Nielsen was born September 29, 1979 in Rochester to Jerry and Wauneta “Pixie” (Jones) Nielsen. She attended and graduated from Kingsland High School, Spring Valley, Minn., in 1998. She was united in marriage to Gary Evers in 2000 and together had a daughter, Carol Ann Evers. Gary and Jodi were later divorced. She later married Miguel Olivares, and from that union had a son, Austin James Olivares. While in high school, Jodi worked for Spring Valley Senior Living; following high school she worked at Lakeside Foods in Plainview. Most recently, she was employed by Green Prairie Place Rest Home in Plainview as a cook. She was always a happy, fun-loving person who always had a smile on her face. She enjoyed being a caregiver and was always ready to help anyone in need. She is survived by her children, Carol Ann and Austin of Plainview, Minn.; her parents, Jerry and “Pixie” Nielsen of Spring Valley, Minn.; a sister, Patricia (Curt) Sheely of Adams, Minn.; her twin brother, Jim (Michelle) Nielsen of Adams, Minn.; and her brother, Bill (Tiffany) Nielsen of Spring Valley; their children: Michael and Tom Sheely, Nathan and AJ Nielsen, Ben Nielsen, Carter, Mikynlee and Caydence. She is also survived by Steve (Lavonne) Kraling of Ostrander; uncles and aunts: Gary and Bev Nielsen of Pine River, Minn.; Larry (Jeanie) Nielsen of Cherry Grove, Shirley (Darrell) Berg of Ostrander, Marcia (Bob) Keim of Cherry Grove, and Mary Bartkoske of Dupuyer, Mont. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and her sister, Carol Ann Nielsen. Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com.

The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County Shirley Helen Bornfleth Shirley Helen Bornfleth, 99, passed away December 21, 2016 in Rochester at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus. Shirley was born March 8, 1917, the only child of Shirley Helen Henry and Bornfleth Signe (Erickson) Hall. She married Raymond Bornfleth June 8, 1938 at Root Prairie Lutheran Church. In her younger years, Shirley was very active in her church and community. She loved to be on many committees in her church. Shirley served as the president of the ELCW for four years, was superintendent of the Sunday school for three years and church historian for over twenty years. She loved to organize short skits for adults to take part in during Christmas and Easter services. Shirley was also on the committee celebrating the 100th anniversary of Root Prairie Lutheran Church and wrote a book detailing the church’s history. Shirley is lovingly remembered by her son, James Bornfleth of La

Crosse; six grandchildren: Barbara Hammill of Austin; Richard Utley of Rochester; Michael Lutz of Austin, Tex.; Scott (Amber) Lutz of Rochester; and Staci Lutz of Rochester. Granddaughterin-law Lori Eaton (Douglas) of Rochester also survives. Shirley’s legacy includes 11 great-grandchildren and three great-greatgrandchildren. Shirley is preceded in death by husband Raymond, daughter Charlotte Lutz, and grandson Steven Utley. Shirley was the oldest of five generations: second - Charlotte Lutz, daughter, deceased April 17, 2012; third - Steven Utley, grandson, deceased September 27, 1995; fourth - Jacob Utley, greatgrandson; fifth - Isabella Utley, great-great-granddaughter. A funeral service took place at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Root Prairie Lutheran Church, with Pastor Paul Bauch officiating. Visitation was held one hour prior to service on Saturday at the church. Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield assisted the family with arrangements. To share a memory of Shirley with the family, please visit www.rileyfuneralhomes.com.

Youth Snowmobile SafetY training online ClaSS in ruShford all students must complete the online test before participating in the driving evaluation. the online test can be found at www.snowmobilecourse.com or www.snowmobile-ed.com. Students must be at least 11 years of age to participate. the driving evaluation Class size is limited, so all students must preregister by JanuarY 4th, 2017. You may register by emailing mike@rushfordmfg.com or if you have any questions, please call 507-951-3854. driving evaluation is scheduled for Saturday, January 7th. further information will be provided upon registration.

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menu will be close to what it was before the fire, although the Hansons plan to add a few new things, such as gluten-free options, breakfast waffles, and Bridgeman’s ice cream. In addition to the large dining area, customers will be able to pick up their carry-out orders at the new pick-up window. “It’s going to be a huge learning curve,” Shelly said about reopening with all new equipment. “I’ll miss that security of knowing everyday what we are doing. We’ll have to relearn everything, even the simple things like knowing where the plates are. Hopefully, everybody is really patient with us in the beginning, because we’re not

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Shelly wouldn’t get too specific on the décor of the bowling alley, but gave a few hints. “I’m trying to center it around what makes Preston, like our history, the bike trail, and the Amish. I’m hoping that will interest people.” The 2,300-square-foot dining room will have a capacity of 80 people, whereas the previous one could only fit 32. The bar area will seat about 60, over double the size of the former bar, which seated 25. A full audio and sound system has been installed, along with security cameras. The famous and much missed

going to be as fast as we were.” Shelly explained that she’d spoken with other restaurant/ bowling alley owners about the learning process. “They said it’ll be tough for the first few weeks, but it will be worth it. We’ll love it once we get used to it.” Now that the end is in sight, Shelly and Paul are getting excited for their re-opening. “The biggest thing that I miss about it is that we’re about a year behind on the local gossip,” Paul chuckled. “I really miss the talks with people who came in everyday,” Shelly reminisced. “You get to know the regulars.” Although they’re rebuilding, the pain of the day the bowling

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alley burned down is still fresh in Paul and Shelly’s minds. “We’re in a good place now, but it’s still hard to think back to that day. It still seems like it didn’t even happen. How could something like that happen to you, you know?” Shelly expressed. Paul agreed with his wife’s sentiments. “It still brings back tears,” he added. “We’re ready to move on, though,” Shelly remarked. “We have a lot of things coming up.” On the schedule for the bowling alley is the 17th Annual Scotch Doubles Tournament which starts on February 25 and runs through March 12. The Senior Traveling League will be held on February 10 and is

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open to anybody age 50 or over. A date hasn’t been set for the annual Fireman’s Tournament yet, but it’s in the works. “We’re starting to form leagues now. We looking for the old teams back and for new ones,” Shelly commented. “We’d definitely like to see something to get kids back into bowling too.” “Bowling’s something you can do your whole life, not just in high school,” Paul pointed out, adding that coaches are available to help learn techniques. Paul and Shelly are currently accepting applications for employment at the B&B Olympic Bowl. Persons interested can call Shelly at (507) 2517590, message her on the B&B Olympic Bowl’s Facebook page or contact her at bandbbowlandrestaurant.com.

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Ask a Trooper By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: Are people allowed to push their leftover snow out onto the highway for the snowplow to move it? Answer: According to Troy H. Minnesota Christianson State Statute 160.2715, “It shall be unlawful to obstruct any highway or deposit snow or ice thereon.” This law prohibits the plowing, blowing, shoveling or otherwise placing of snow on to public roads, including the ditch and right-of-way along the roadway. Violations are considered misdemeanors, but civil penalties may also apply if the placement of snow creates a hazard, such

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as a slippery area or frozen rut or bump, that contributes to a motor vehicle or pedestrian crash. The civil liability may extend to both the property owner and the person who placed the snow. 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 Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901-5848. Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state. mn.us.

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

74.57 TILLABLE ACRE FARM FOR SALE BY SEALED BID AUCTION Sealed bids will be received at the Law Office of Hammell & Murphy, P.L.L.P. located at 110 East Main Street in Caledonia, Minnesota, until Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 4:00 pm for the purchase of agricultural and recreational real estate located in Section 27 of Yucatan Township, Houston County, Minnesota, along County Road 4. Property includes 74.57 acres of tillable crop land and 10 acres more/less of stream and recreational land. Property will be sold in one tract consisting of portions of Houston County Parcel identification numbers 17.0319.000, 17.0318.000 and all of 17.0323.002. Bids shall be made in writing, enclosed in a sealed envelope and plainly marked “Yucatan Township Farm Sale” on the exterior. Bids shall contain the name, address and phone numbers of the bidder. Bids may be either delivered in person or mailed to Michael A. Murphy, Hammell & Murphy, 110 East Main St., Caledonia, MN 55921. Bids shall be deemed received on the date the bid arrives at the Law Office of Hammell & Murphy, P.L.L.P. Initial sealed bids shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check made payable to “Hammell & Murphy Trust Account” for five percent (5%) of the bid as an earnest money deposit. SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS AND TO NEGOTIATE WITH BIDDERS, AND FURTHER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONDUCT A BID-OFF BETWEEN THE TOP SIX (6) BIDDERS. If seller exercises its right to conduct a bid-off, the bid-off shall occur on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. at the Hammell & Murphy Law Office. Seller reserves the right to conduct the bid-off according to seller’s discretion, including the right to conduct a confidential bid-off in person or by telephone. The successful bidder will be required to enter into a Standard Minnesota Purchase Agreement; said agreement will provide for a closing date on or before March 1, 2017. The premises are being sold “AS IS”. If you should have any questions regarding this property or the bid procedure, please contact the law offices of Michael A. Murphy, Hammell & Murphy, P.L.L.P., 110 East Main St., Caledonia, Minnesota at (507) 725-3361 or by email at mikerhm@acegroup.cc.

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Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Mia Natividad Abcejo, 19, Rochester, Minn.; 11/27/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Heidi Jo Buxengard, 21, Spring Grove, Minn.;11/14/2016, Speeding (55/45), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Tara Kathleen Dodson, 49, Mabel, Minn.; 2/11/2016, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 5/9/2018), Total Fees $1,020. Local Confinement - 365 days (335 days for two years). Staggered sentence - serve nine days - if defendant is convicted of another DWI, all jail time (30 days) may be executed. Serve as: work release and weekends (if eligible). Credit for time served: one day. Jail time to be completed by July 1, 2016. Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (5/9/2016): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact probation officer as directed, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Follow all State and Federal criminal laws, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if charged with any new crime, if change address, employment, or telephone number, and/or if have contact with law enforcement, Educational assessment/ program - Relapse Program, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Submit to Chemical Testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Maintain employment and residence, No driving without insurance, No driver’s license violations. Mason David Drake, 21, Lanesboro, Minn.; 11/1/2016, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Francisco Gutierrez-Galvez, 31, Preston, Minn.; 11/28/2016, Expired Driver’s License - Over One Year - No Minnesota Driver’s License, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Doanzell Gieddarr Johnson, 45, Inver Grove Heights, Minn.; 11/10/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Ronald Jerome Johnson, 51, Woodbury, Minn.; 10/1/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Kenneth Lee Koch, 28, Harmony, Minn.;11/19/2016, Stop Sign Violation, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Paul Wayne Laganiere Jr., 45, Lime Springs, Iowa; 11/19/2016, Speeding (76/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. John Craig Leib, 54, Des Moines, Iowa; 9/28/2016, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 12/12/2018), Total Fees $1,020. Local Confinement - 180 days (stay 150 days for two years). Serve as:

Home Detention/Electronic Monitoring and weekends (if eligible). Two days jail to be served by Jan. 15, 2017. The remaining 28 days to be served on Electronic Monitoring beginning Jan. 15, 2017. Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (12/12/2016): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment - within 30 days, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Submit to Chemical Testing, Submit to random searches, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, No driving without insurance, No driver’s license violations. Jennifer Marie Morrow, 23, Chester, Iowa; 11/15/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Bradley Todd Sikkink, 34, Preston, Minn.; 11/25/2016, Speeding (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Diane Renee Tollefsrud, 45, Canton, Minn.; 11/26/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. John Wayne Westby, 62, Mabel, Minn.; 11/25/2016, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. MN Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division Eric Bruce Kellogg, 42, Guffey, Colo.; 11/20/2016 Big Game Failure to Validate Bonus Tag Before Moving Deer, Fine $25,

Total Fees $115. Luann Elaine Kellogg, 36, Taopi, Minn.; 11/20/2016 Big Game - Failure to Validate Bonus Tag Before Moving Deer, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Kua Vang, 56, Columbus, Minn.; 10/26/2016, Operate (Outdoor Recreation) Vehicle in Undesignated Area or on Closed Road, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Rolando Veraza, 28, Rochester, Minn.; 11/12/2016, Untagged Big Game Animal, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. 11/12/2016, Fail to Register Deer as Required, Fine $100. MN State Patrol - Rochester Amanda Anne Arnold, 35, Minneapolis, Minn.; 11/26/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Diane Elaine Drinkall, 61, Lanesboro, Minn.; 12/5/2016, Fail to Yield Right of Way at Uncontrolled Intersection, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Mark Anthony Heath, 43, Chatfield, Minn.; 9/26/2016, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (55/40), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Mike Ray Rowell, 35, Pine River, Minn.; 11/8/2016, Speeding (78/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Kari Lee Waterbeck, 42, Cresco, Iowa; 9/29/2016, Speeding (71/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Joseph Christopher Wehling, 30, Westgate, Iowa; 11/17/2016, Speeding (75/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Preston Police Department Jonathan Barajas Lopez, 20, Rochester, Minn.; 10/29/2016, Possess/Sale Small Amount of Marijuana - No Remuneration, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. 10/29/2016, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Use or Possession Prohibited, Fine $50.

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Fillmore County Sports Knight Girls Start 6-2 By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com Three years ago, Jake Vetter took over the Kingsland girls basketball program. He pretty much used sophomores across the board. Those girls are now seniors. The Knights, c o u r t e s y The Trende of three Report straights w i n s where no foe scored 40 points, are off to a 6-2 start to the season. Kingsland b e a t Paul Trende Chatfield 59-23. Gracie Schmidt (12 pts, 4-6 FGs), Lauren Buchholtz (10 pts, 3 stls), and Courtney Schmidt (7 pts, 7 rebs, 3 stls) led the cause. Macy Pederson (8 pts) paced Chatfield. Kingsland then downed W-K 57-26. The game was tied at 12 before a 23-0 Knight run (3512). Kailey Link (13 pts, 6 rebs, 3 stls), C-Schmidt (9 pts, 5 rebs, 4 assists, 4 stls), Kellyn Webster (9 pts, 3-5 three’s, 3 stls), Buchholtz (8 pts, 4 stls), and G-Schmidt (8 pts, 6 rebs) gave the Knights five with eight-plus points. Triton then fell 53-39 at the TRC/HVL Shoot-out at Mayo Civic Center. C-Schmidt tied a career-high (20 pts, 4 rebs, 4 stls). G-Schmidt added a double-double (10 pts, 11 rebs). The Knights (4-1, 6-2) are off to their best start since 2010-2011, their best TRC start since 2007-2008 (a squad that went 24-3).

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Heading into the season, the Schwichtenberg opposing coaches most strategized against when playing Lanesboro was lead-

ing scorer the past two seasons, senior guard Cole. Through two games, the three-point precision of younger brother Carson has stood out. Mabel-Canton got an antidote-needing taste. The 5’9” sophomore hit three three’s in each half and scored a careerhigh in leading the Burros to a 62-46 win. Lanesboro took the lead at 10-9 and never trailed. M-C went 2-for-21 from distance while the Burros were 8-for-28. Free throws were also key. The Burros couldn’t help themselves at the charity stripe a game earlier versus Kingsland, but corrected, hitting 20 of 27 freebies to the Cougars’ 12 of 20. Carson-S (25 pts, 6-11 three’s) led the way with help from Collin Scott (14 pts, 7 rebs). Cole-S, whose shot has been off to start the season, can say “thanks bro” for the offensive help. The elder Schwichtenberg did everything else, though (7 pts, 13 rebs, 4 assists). Brett Wangen, T.J. Ruen, and Brady Johnson were good glue, combining for 16 points, 15 rebounds. M-C was led by Drew Wyffels (11 pts, 8 rebs), Logan Richardson (10 pts, 10 rebs), and Brenden Kerns (10 pts, 8 rebs).

Fossum/Hompe Hit for 48 in Gopher Win

It’d been quite some time since Gopher classmates Parker Fossum and Alex Hompe played high school basketball together. Injury annulled last year’s junior season completely for Hompe, partially for Fossum. Fossum was on varsity sophomore year. In game three of their senior seasons, the duo made up for lost time, putting on an efficiency clinic versus Kingsland. Hompe, a 6’2” forward, scored Chatfield’s first 11 points. The twosome combined for 25 of the Gophers 28 first half points. The Knights rebounded

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from being down 22-8 to trail 28-22 at halftime. Chatfield went up 36-23 early in the second, only for the Knights to close to 42-37 at about the midway point. But they went just 1 for 18 shooting for five total points down the stretch. Fossum, a 6’3” senior forward, pumped in 14 second half points. Chatfield grabbed their first win of the year 60-42. Fossum (26 pts, 10-12 FGs, 4-5 three’s, 9 rebounds, 6 blocks) and Hompe (22 pts, 9-14 FTs, 9 rebs) each put up career games. The Gophers, particularly point guard Dillon Bance (8 pts, 9 rebs, 8 assists), were very patient, very effective in getting the ball to their two big guns. Junior guard Zach Bubany was the only Knight in double digits (17 pts, 4-10 three’s, 6-17 FGs).

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LARP wrestling beat La Crescent 64-6 to move to 3-0 in the TRC, 5-2 overall. McCoy Tekautz remains ranked #1 at 152 in Class AA. Chatfield (2-1, 3-3) beat St. Charles 45-23. Jake Mandt defended his top ranking at 145 by beating #2 Lane Heim by 6-4 decision. FCLMC’s Jacob Thomas and Treyten Chiglo each went 3-0 at Wolves quadrangular. Cole Schwichtenberg assisted the last basket of the game to post a triple-double (18 pts, 11 rebs, 10 assists, 1 TO) in a Lanesboro win over L-O. James Hongerholt had a double-double (17 pts, 19 rebs) as Houston avenged a loss to Hope Lutheran. Kingsland got four in double figures including a double-double from Jordan Beck in beating W-K. R-P’s girls (now 4-1, 5-2) went 2-0 including winning in OT versus La Crescent. Mikayla Crawford had a big game (career-high 18 pts, 7 assists, 6 stls) in a win over L-A. Brianna Koop posted two double-doubles. Haley Polin had a career-high 22 as Lanesboro beat G-E. Despite going 14-41 from the free throw line, FC’s girls beat Lanesboro 47-41. Cassidy Ruud had a career-high 21 points for the Burros. Drew Wyffels had a career-high 25, but M-C lost to South Winn. Samuel Peters had a career-high 20 in an FC loss to Goodhue.

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Kingsland girls’ basketball got off to a 6-2 start. Senior guard Courtney Schmidt has thus far been their most well rounded player, their leading scorer (13.3 PPG). Amidst a 3-0 team week, Schmidt did a bit of everything, including tying a careerhigh 20 points versus Triton. See ‘Knight Girls Start 6-2’ for more. Photo by Paul Trende

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HL 47, Houston 63 (H: J. Hongerholt 17 pts (7-9 FGs), 19 rebs; Wesley Johnson 14 pts, 7 rebs; Micah Johnson 14 pts (7-11 FGs)) M-C 50, South Winneshiek 53 (MC: D. Wyffels 25 pts (6-8 FTs), 5 rebs, 4 stls. Game was a rescheduled Border Battle series in Decorah. FTs: MC 9-19, NW 25-35) Cotter 40, FC 38 (FC: Riley Means 11 pts, 5 rebs, 6 stls; Delton Sauer 9 pts, 6 rebs) R-P 45, G-E-T 56 (RP: Luke Rasmussen 12 pts; Dawson Dahl 8 pts (6-6 FTs), 5 rebs; Jake Paulson 7 pts, 7 rebs, 4 assists) #4 in A SG 96, Houston 41 (H: W. Johnson 12 pts; Brandon Grupe 10 pts, 7 rebs. Lions hit

18 three’s. ‘Canes are 2-3) LC 26, RP 53 (RP: L. Rasmussen 14 pts; D. Dahl 11 pts; J. Paulson 8 pts, 8 rebs; Noah Carlson 9 pts. Trojans are 1-1, 1-3) W-K 43, Kingsland 61 (K: Z. Bubany 12 pts, 6 assists; J. Beck 12 pts (6-7 FGs), 10 rebs; Ethan Fenske 10 pts; Wyatt Pruter 10 pts; Z. Buchholtz 8 pts, 7 rebs. Knights are 2-2, 3-2) Cotter 55, M-C 46 (MC: B. Kerns 18 pts, 7 rebs; D. Wyffels 9 pts, 5 stls. Cougars led 31-27 at halftime. They are 3-4, 4-6) Lanesboro 53, L-O 43 (L: Co. Schwichtenberg 18 pts, 11 rebs, 10 assists; T.J. Ruen 12 pts, 7 rebs; C. Scott 9 pts, 3 assists, 3 stls, 5 blks. Carson Schwichtenberg hit a mid-second-half three (37-30) to put Lanesboro in control. Burros are 1-0, 2-1) Chatfield 69, St. Charles 79 (C: Jason Lowery 13 pts; A. Hompe 10 pts; P. Fossum 10 pts) FC 42, #6 in A Goodhue 68 (FC: S. Peters 20 pts (5-9 three’s). Falcons are 0-2, 2-3) Hayfield 64, Chatfield 62 (C: P. Fossum 19 pts; A. Hompe 19 pts; Brandon Ebnet 12 pts. Vikings had a game-winning three-point play late. Gophers are 1-2, 1-4)

Girls Basketball (12/19 - 12/23)

HL 36, Houston 55 (H: Jessica Kitching 17 pts (5-7 FTs), 9 rebs; Alyssa Rostad 13 pts. ‘Canes are 3-1, 3-2) SA 37, Lanesboro 34 (L: Emily Snyder 8 pts, 13 rebs, 3 stls; C. Ruud 8 pts. Game had 12 lead changes. Burros missed a couple game-tying three-pointers late) GM 49, M-C 38 (MC: Payton Danielson 16 pts (7-9 FGs), 5 stls) L-A 38, RP 57 (RP: M. Crawford 18 pts, 7 assists, 6 stls; B. Koop 16 pts (6-9 FGs), 10 rebs; Nicole Blagsvedt 12 pts, 8 rebs; Savannah Skalet 8 pts, 6 rebs, 4 assists) Lanesboro 52, G-E 25 (L: H. Polin 22 pts (9-14 FGs), 7 rebs; C. Ruud 12 pts) FC 27, Cotter 55 (FC: Tayah Barnes 6 pts, 5 rebs) M-C 39, New Hampton 52 (MC: Coranda Vickerman 21 pts (10-18 FGs), 10 rebs. Game was a re-scheduled Border Battle series in Decorah) Chatfield 27, Hayfield 65 (C: M. Pederson 9 pts) Lanesboro 41, FC 47 (FC: Kendyl Bennett 16 pts; Grace Miller 8 pts; Kenzie Broadwater 5 pts, 8 rebs, 6 assists, 3 stls. L: C. Ruud 21 pts (9-11 FTs), 6 rebs; Alyssa Gathje 11 pts, 6 rebs. FTs: FC 14-14, L 17-21. Falcons started second half 2 for 16 at free throw line. They finished it 6 for 28, going 14-41 for the game. FC led 31-20 early in the second only for Burros to tie it at 41 late. Two FT makes each from Madison Scheevel and K-Bennett, plus offensive rebounds late, protected the Falcon win. Haley Polin and Paige Bennett did not play. Fal-

cons are 1-3, 4-3. Burros are 1-2, 3-6) R-P 43, La Crescent 35 in OT (RP: B. Koop 15 pts, 12 rebs, 4 stls; N. Blagsvedt 9 pts; M. Crawford 9 pts, 4 stls. Trojans outscored Lancers 10-2 in overtime for win) M-C 52, Medford 47 (MC: Kenidi McCabe career-high 14 pts; Courtney Graves 11 pts, 7 rebs; P. Danielson 8 pts, 10 stls; Maddy Michels 8 pts. Cougars overcame 24-17 halftime deficit. They are 1-1, 4-3) St. Charles 42, Chatfield 35 (C: M. Pederson 13 pts; Mariah Bell 10 pts. Gophers are 0-5, 0-8)

Wrestling (12/20)

LARP 64, La Crescent 6 (Ross Herber (106), Sam Schwendinger (120), Josh Doerr (126), Xavier Riser (132), Ethan Sense (152), Noah Herber (182), & Logan Schindeldecker (285) won by pin, M. Tekautz (170) by injury default, Dominick Jenkins (145 > 19-4) & Justin Mueller (160 > 17-2) by tech falls, Gable Speltz (113 > 9-4) & Cody Rain (220 > 3-1) by decision) SC 23, Chatfield 45 (Seth Goetzinger (106), Cael Bartels (120), Nathan Goldsmith (138), Lincoln Salisbury (152) won by fall, J. Mandt (145 > 6-4), Alex Pagel (170 > 6-5), & A.J. Karver (195 > 6-1) by decision. Saints forfeited 182 & 285) FCLMC Quad > D-E 56, FCLMC 12 (T. Chiglo (113 > 6-0) & Caden Anderson (120 > 8-4) won by decision. Eagles forfeited 285. Wolves forfeited six weights with one double forfeit); Sumner-Fredericksburg 51, FCLMC 27 (Walker Ward (220) & Jacob Thomas (285) won by pin, T. Chiglo (113 > 16-0) by tech fall, & Cale Anderson (106 > 10-1) by MD. Wolves received a forfeit, forfeited seven weights); Waukon 42, FCLMC 27 (Caleb Kunz (132) won by pin, Cale Anderson (106 > 8-2), T. Chiglo (120 > 5-4), & Walker Ward (220 > 3-0) by decision. Wolves forfeited seven weights, received two forfeits with one double forfeit. Wolves are 0-3, 0-7)

Lanesboro sophomore Carson Schwichtenberg fends off Mabel-Canton players Wayne Ross (left) and Drew Wyffels (right). Schwichtenberg had a career-high 25 points in a Burro win. Photo by Paul Trende

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A little of this, A little of that. By Kathy Little Put up or shut up. Put your money where your mouth is. Talk is cheap, but it takes money to buy whiskey! Being Irish, my favorite of the former sayings is the last one, and I don’t even like whiskey. All of these sayings are talking about “actions speaking louder than words.” I believe this. Since I have talked about appreciating others in recent columns, I have made a resolution to do just that. I plan on sending a written thank-you note on stationary that comes with an envelope and needs a stamp to 12 people in the next 12 months. Perhaps some readers are too young to remember “snail mail,” so I have decided to send my first thank-you publicly. Yes, I will also save a stamp this way and give an example of how to perform this quaint custom. So here goes. Dear Shirley Johnson, I first knew you as a dealer of antiques. You and Roger sold Norwegian, primitives, Red Wing crocks, and other miscellaneous antiques and collectables out of the basement of your home between Houston and Money Creek. Your prices were fair and you and Roger very hospitable. Soon my mother and sisters shopped with me there. You invited us up to your living quarters for coffee and to see your very special Norwegian antiques. Once when we all visited

you and your shop in the winter, my little car couldn’t make it up your steep, icy drive way. You volunteered to lay on your stomach on the roof of my car to give us extra traction. We made it up the hill. My mother there after referred to you as our “car roof guardian angel,” She never forgot that experience or you. Thank you also for your years of work with the Houston County Historical Society! I remember that you loaned your antique Norwegian Christmas decorations to be used during the holidays at the museum in Decorah, Iowa. You were so generous to share them with others. Thank you again for your service to the historical society, your always fair prices on antiques, your friendship and the memories of my family visiting your shop so many times! Sincerely, Kathy Little See, that wasn’t so hard. Anyone can do this. Yes, I know it is not as fast, and you have to buy a stamp. However, there are still many of us who remember this custom and still value and appreciate a handwritten note. Since penmanship is no longer taught in schools, and most students print or have tablets; only we older people will still be able to read cursive in the future! Expect to pay exorbitant prices for this service.

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Lanesboro, MN. – For four months in 2016, three Lanesboro area students worked diligently on Lanesboro Arts’ Youth Access Technology Project (YATP), a local history media project of impressive scope and quality. Supported by the Smithsonian Institute’s Stories from Main Street program, the important stories told in the studentcreated videos will be uploaded to the Smithsonian’s Stories from Main Street website, for the purpose of archiving stories of life in America’s small towns. Grand premiere screenings of the films will take place at the St. Mane Theatre in Lanesboro on Friday, January 27, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 1 p.m. The screenings are free and open to the general public. Through their films and participation in this project, Mai Gjere, Olivia Obritsch, and Nora Sampson are demonstrating the profound impact of — and immense possibilities created through — including young people in the community decision making process and providing them with a platform to share community narratives. “I have loved seeing their exploration of their environment and community and their growth as citizens, uncovering history and realizing that they are also creators of history and can influence local decision-making,” shared Erin Dorbin, a local historian and documentarian who served as the YATP coordinator. The films were completed over the course of countless sessions of historical research, interviews with area residents, content editing, and communications and technology training. “We covered everything from interviewing skills to research and editing,” explained Dorbin. “At one point, their assignment was to approach people on Parkway Avenue and ask, ‘When was the last time water made you laugh?’” Using a blend of contemporary and historical content, each film focuses on a different aspect of the Lanesboro story. Olivia, 12th grade / recent graduate, home school: Lanesboro’s history 1980-present, during the economic revival of the town from a sleepy setting to its current status a destination for visitors, with the transformation of abandoned railroad tracks into a state trail, the creation of a theater company, and the blossoming of a diverse arts organization, meanwhile bringing newcomers to the community. Mai, 8th grade / entered 9th

in the fall, Lanesboro Public School: Historic downtown, looking at why people settled in Lanesboro originally in the 19th century, and a deeply personal and local perspective on what it takes to sustain a small town in the year 2016. This intimate portrait of community life, economy, Main Street and the future of rural America is uniquely told through the lens of the filmmaker, her peers, local business owners, and the town’s decision makers. Nora, 8th grade / entered 9th in the fall, Lanesboro Public School: Agriculture and century farms, specifically following generations of one family, and looking at the impact of family farms and what happened to change small family farming into bigger commercial farms. Also taking a closer look at what’s happening with farming right now and the challenges and opportunities they’ll face in the future. The Youth Access Technology Project was made possible by a $9,250 grant awarded to Lanesboro Arts in December

2015 by the Smithsonian Institution. Lanesboro Arts is one of six sites in the nation to receive this grant in 2016. The YATP is a stand alone project, but an extension to the Water/Ways Smithsonian Institution exhibition and events that are taking place in Lanesboro January 7 – February 19, 2017. The screenings are presented by Lanesboro Arts and sponsored by Inspire(d) Media, Commonweal Theatre, and Walter Bradley of Thrivent Financial. There is no cost for admission, but advance registration is encouraged. Patrons can register via www.lanesboroarts.org; at Lanesboro Arts Gallery, (507) 467-2446; and at the St. Mane Theatre box office beginning one hour prior to the screenings. The St. Mane Theatre is located at 206 Parkway Ave N. in Lanesboro, Minn. For more than thirty years, Lanesboro Arts has been working to fulfill its mission of serving as a regional catalyst for artistic excellence and educational development in providing diverse art experiences for people of all ages.

Left to right, back row: YATP Coordinator Erin Dorbin, Lanesboro Museum Director Sandy Webb, Smithsonian Museum on Main Street Grant Coordinator Shannon Sullivan, Lanesboro Arts Executive Director John Davis. Left to right, front row: Student filmmakers Olivia Obritsch, Nora Sampson, and Mai Gjere. Photo submitted

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13 local government units each will decide whether to adopt document Preston, MN – Better water management in the Root River Watershed is moving forward. On Monday, December 19, the Policy Committee of the Root River One Watershed, One Plan (1W1P) voted unanimously to approve the final draft of the water management plan at a meeting in Chatfield. Root River 1W1P’s planning document now will go to 13 local government units’ (LGUs) boards for approval. Policy committee members anticipate that their local boards will adopt the Root River 1W1P plan

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SWCD representing Houston County. Crooked Creek Watershed District in Houston County also is among them. Root River 1W1P’s planning area covers more than 1.3 million acres in parts of six counties – Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Olmsted and Winona – and includes the Root River Watershed; Minnesota’s portion of the Upper Iowa River Watershed; and Houston County’s MississippiReno Watershed. Starting as a drainage ditch in eastern Mower County, the Root River flows eastward through much geologic diversity, including glacial till, karst topography and bluff land. In Fillmore County, the Root River disappears underground near Forestville State Park before resurfacing near Preston and eventually emptying into the Mississippi River near Hokah in Houston County. In September, the Policy Committee – which has consisted of elected representatives from each of those local government units – hosted two public hearings on the draft plan in Stewartville and Caledonia. The plan then went out to five state agencies for final review and recommendation for approval. Presentations about the plan were made in November to BWSR’s Southern Regional Committee and the state’s Clean Water Council. On Dec. 14, Fillmore SWCD’s Donna Rasmussen and Jennifer Ronnenberg presented the final Root River 1W1P document to the full board of the Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources (BWSR). The Root River 1W1P was the first of the pilot projects approved by the BWSR Board on December 14

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earlier this year that a $500,000 reserve, with the current budget would represent 63%, but cautioned that the recommendation is a consistent cash amount, not a percentage. “It was narrowed down to very specific areas,” noted Councilor Terri Benson. “It pin points what we’re trying to do as a whole; rebuild fund balances and build or maintain Capital Projects Funds to drive an increase in the tax base.” “The thing that’s really killing us is our debt service,” added Councilor Vern Bunke, who stressed operating the city as lean as possible. “For a town our size, that’s really where we’ve fallen

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down for the last 15 years or so. There are possibilities for us; we missed those.” Playing the devil’s advocate, Councilor Jim O’Donnell asked Chladek if $30,000 had to be cut, where it would come from. “What we have in front of us is pretty clear. Folks [departments/ commissions] would have to stay on reserves until they run out and then, we’re in trouble.” “I would like to get to the point where we can take on small projects without having to levy or bond,” added Councilor Mark Honsey. “The staff is disciplined enough. This isn’t just going to be wasted funds.” “We were able to keep things flat. That’s how you end up in this position. I don’t want to keep whipsawing taxes any-

more,” concluded Mayor Chris Hallum. As the end of the year draws to a close, the city was the happy recipient of a number of donations for projects in the planning stages. First up, the city received a total of $9,900 from individual donations from Ace Telephone, Rushford Community Foundation, Arlin Falck Foundation, and the R-P Booster Club. Along with an earlier cash infusion of $5,000 from the Economic Development Authority (EDA), these proceeds will be utilized in equipment and software upgrades for the Public Access Channel. Rushford Peterson Valley Chamber of Commerce Director Jen Hengel has been working with the Rushford-Peterson School District on the project and has secured a purchase agreement from AcenTek. The setup will be installed in the new school and greatly increas-

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. es the amount of information and community coverage that will be on the channel. Council members deemed the project, “Very exciting” and “Fantastic.” In a second project, $5,000 has been donated by the Arlin Falck Foundation towards the repair of the Rushford sign lettering on Magelsson Bluff. The donation will also aid with the installation of an appropriate lighting system. The city will solicit other donations to help “improve this iconic symbol of community pride.” With the lettering repaired, the city can begin to seek out donations from those who said they were interested if it was fixed. The Rushford EDA will provide a match for new donations received for the project, up to $5,000. They hope this will encourage Chamber fundraising efforts. A donation was also received

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-16-829 Estate of Ronald D. Brummond, Decedent NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Will, dated September 30, 2016, and (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Willâ&#x20AC;?), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Jeffrey Lee Brummond, whose address is 10375 Highway 30 SE, Chatfield, MN, 55923, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 501BA1, subdivision 5. Dated: December 15, 2016 /s/James D. Attwood Registrar Attorney for Personal Representative William Oehler WARD & OEHLER, LTD. 1765 Greenview Drive SW Rochester, MN, 55902 Attorney License No: 0081012 Telephone: (507) 288-5567 FAX: (507) 288-5589 Email: william.oehler(a}wardoehler.com Publish 26,2

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: August 24, 2004 MORTGAGOR: Chad W. Pruter and Michele L. Pruter, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Argent Mortgage Company, LLC. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded September 7, 2004 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 341763. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Ameriquest Mortgage Company. Dated August 30, 2004 Recorded June 6, 2012, as Document No. 389160. And thereafter assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Dated August 30, 2004 Recorded May 1, 2006, as Document No. 352459. And thereafter assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association as Trustee, as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Certificateholders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2004-HE11. Dated November 20, 2013 Recorded November 22, 2013, as Document No. 397105. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Argent Mortgage Company, LLC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1112 South Broadway Avenue, Spring Valley, MN 55975 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 36.0168.050 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Commencing at a point 28 rods West and 3 rods and 21 links North of the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter in Section 33, Township 103 North, Range 13 West, thence West 181.5 feet, thence North 99 feet, thence East 181.5 feet; thence South 99 feet to place of beginning, Fillmore County, Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $153,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $227,052.46 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 29, 2016 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. Â§580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 29, 2017, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.â&#x20AC;? Dated: October 21, 2016 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee

USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 38 - 16-006906 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 2

BY THE COURT /s/Opat, Matthew Judge of District Court James D. Attwood Court Administrator CORSON LAW OFFICES, LLC. Attorney Eric S. Corson MN#0350357 219 N. Main Street Stewartville, Minnesota 55976 Telephone: (507) 533-8415 Facsimile: (507) 765-2122 e-mail: Info@corsonlaw.com Publish 2,9

NOtice of meeting change amherst township Amherst Township will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. This will be in place of the normal second Monday of the month meeting for January only. Publish 26,2

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DMSION Court File No.: 23-PR-16-820 In Re: Estate of Richard M Girolamo, also known as Richard Girolamo, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated June 27, 2000. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Michael M Girolamo, whose address is 21461 90th St, Cresco, Iowa 52136, to serve as the personal representative of the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. Â§ 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: December 12, 2016 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar Richard A. Nethercut (MN# 0130072) Nethercut Schieber Attorneys PLLP 32 Main Avenue North Harmony, MN 55939 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 26,2

NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 580.07, the foregoing foreclosure sale is postponed until February 9, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN, in said county and state. Dated: December 27, 2016. U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 38 - 16-006906 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 2 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE In Re: Estate of Kristofer Daniel Youngquist, Decedent. DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-16-852 NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on February 21, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Preston, Minnesota, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Will dated December 22, 2015, and for the appointment of Chad J. Boehmke, whose address is 2019 28th Street SE, Rochester, Minnesota 55904, as personal representative of the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts for the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. Â§ 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: December 27, 2016

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-16-854 In Re: Estate of Richard E. Tieman, Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on February 21, 2017 at 2:15 p.m, a hearing will be held in this Court at Preston, Minnesota, on a petition for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of Decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heirs, and for the appointment of Tanna M. Tieman, whose address is 212 9th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904, as personal representative of the Decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the Decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate, including the power to collect all assets; to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; to sell real and personal property; and to do all necessary acts for the Decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate. Notice is further given that, Subject to Minn. Stat. Â§ 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: December 27, 2016 BY THE COURT /s/Matthew J. Opat Judge of District Court James D. Attwood Court Administrator Eric S. Corson Atty. #0350357 CORSON LAW OFFICES, LLC 219 N MalnSt Stewartville, MN 55976 PHONE: 507-533-8415 info@corsonlaw.com Publish 2,9

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THANK YOU ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE FAMILY OF AUDREY PATTERSON would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to everyone for the flowers, cards, food sent to our homes, memorials and your kind words of sympathy after the loss of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. We want to convey a special thank you to Winneshiek Medical Center for the wonderful care they gave Mom, St. Croix Hospice for their support, Meadows of Mabel for the care and friendships she made there. Pastor Margaret Jumonville for kind words, visits, and beautiful service, organist Joyce Raaen for lovely music, Mabel and Harmony Floral for the beautiful flowers, the ladies of Canton Presbyterian Church for serving lunch after service. Also thank you to Lindstrom Funeral Home for their professional service. We will always remember the kindness shown to our family during this difficult time. Ronda and Leroy Brand & family Bonnie & Fred Peterson & family James Patterson & family Darla & Greg Hron & family t2-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THANK YOU FAMILY AND FRIENDS for making my day so special with cards and gifts. God bless you all and Happy New Year. Gladys Bearbower t2-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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$156,900 #4074414

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2,420 sq. ft. • New flooring • Hardwood floors • Radon mitigation system • Deck • Updated windows & electrical service • Steel siding • Main floor Laundry room & bathroom remodel • LL family room/den • 1 Car garage with room to add 2nd stall

$199,900 106 FILLMORE ST NE, CHATFIELD #4076078

• 5 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 672 sq. ft. Garage w/workshop • 3,336 sq. ft. • Original woodwork • Double staircase • Pocket doors • Crown molding • Built-ins, Wood floors • 2nd Floor laundry • Finished walk-up attic (5th bedroom) • Permanent siding • Good roof • Loaded with character

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL QUEEN ANNE

712 CLIFF ST NE, CHATFIELD

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• 3 Main floor bedrooms •¨2 Updated Baths includes master • 2 Car garage • Updated kitchen • Gas fireplace with built-ins, • Screen porch • Patio • Steel siding • Newer roof & driveway • 0.58 Acre wooded lot • Landscaped • No backyard neighbors • Storage shed • Appliances • Move-in condition • Quick possession INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY - DUPLEX

$89,900 #4076118

• 2 Bedroom (Main) • 1 Bedroom, Den (Second) • Separate Access, Furnaces, Electric meters & Laundry • Oversized 2 car garage (24’ x 30’) built in 1994 • Includes additional lot (50’ x 140’) • Affordable living • Ideal owner occupant & long term renter on 2nd level

#4072386

• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 5,388 sq. ft. • 3 Car garage • Original woodwork • Elaborate craftsmanship • 10’ ceilings • Double staircases • Pocket doors • Ash/Maple/Oak floors • Remodeled kitchen with granite tops & butler pantry • Finished walk up attic • Large corner lot • 2 Covered porches • “Milo White House” (Hazelwood) on the National Register

CUTE DOLL HOUSE WITH IMPROVEMENTS

$124,900 26026 COUNTY 1, SPRING VALLEY #4075046

• 1 Bedroom • 2 Car garage • Shed (16’x24’) • Remodeled kitchen with cherry cabinetry • Vinyl Siding • Replacement windows • Deck • Built in 1949 • Private setting • Shared well

235 5TH AVE SE, HARMONY

$106,900 #4074674

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths, • 2 Car garage off alley • Main floor laundry • New roof • Covered deck • Updated kitchen with breakfast bar & backsplash • Finished lower level family room with bar area

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$84,900

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• 3 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 2 Car garage (24’x24’) • Updated roof, furnace, water heater, painting • Kitchen remodel and wiring updated in 1980’s • Private dead end location • Move-in condition

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$249,900

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EYOTA – 0.24 acre lot in established neighborhood with city utilities backing up to City Park. #4075127 $21,500 FOUNTAIN – Large level lot (132’ x 300’) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900 LANESBORO – New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $99,900 $87,900 $74,900 LANESBORO – 2 rural acreage subdivision lots (3.77 acre & 5.76 acre) Call for details! $69,900/each CHATFIELD – JUST LISTED- Affordable 0.24 acre lot suitable for walkout along Amco Drive SE with city utilities. #4076290 $40,000. CHATFIELD – Commercial lot offering 0.85 acres, city utilities, level, 311 feet of Hwy 30 frontage, ready to build & only couple blocks off Hwy 52. #4062958 $89,900 CHATFIELD – NEW - 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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200 N. HURON AVE SPRING VALLEY, MN • $134,900

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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.

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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.

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!

Cell 507-259-5454 Website: www.toddhadoff.com E-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com $179,900

22881 OAK HILL DRIVE SPRING VALLEY • $199,000 Unique log home nestled away in the woods. 3 bdrm, 2 bath home with new mound septic system. You’ll enjoy the peaceful surroundings, beautiful yard and landscaping and the abundance of wildlife. The loft area is home to the master bedroom w/attached bath. The lower level is unfinished and ready for expansion. Updated eat-in kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances. Located in desirable “country” setting.

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(West Chatﬁeld) • Wooded 4.51 acres • Quiet setting beautiful scenery • Opening living and family room • Large remodeled master bedroom • Remodeled bath • Large kitchen and dining • Patio • 2 car garage • Maintenance free siding • Price includes new septic

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$149,500

Totally updated and remodeled 3 bdm, 2 bath home. French doors, hdwd floors, updated baths, main floor laundry, updated kitchen, new electrical & plumbing, vinyl siding, newer roof and windows. Large back deck with 10x10 canopy, circle drive, storage shed & 25x30 Quonset garage. This property is ready to move right in!

Chatfield Office Rochester Office 116 N. Main St. 4123 26th St. NW $68,500

$265,000

LISTIN $98,900 431 AVE C NEW 712 CLIFF ST NE 137 ST. PAUL ST CHATFIELD 626 CLIFF STREET NE CHATFIELD PRESTON CHATFIELD 2 bedroom • large lot • garage • 3 bedroom • 2 baths • Remodeled and updated • Commercial building some newer windows 2 car attached garage • Open kitchen and dining Old bank building • 3 vaults still available • Multiple 3 bedrooms • large fenced yard • newer windows • room • Family room with gas ﬁreplace and built- Ofﬁce Space • Unlimited potential for investment • 3 living room • dining room • covered patio quiet street $114,900 ins • Steel siding • Screened-in porch • Private rentals on 2nd levels • Enclosed porch area 90 MAIN STREET back yard • Storage shed • Move-in ready FOUNTAIN BUILDING LOT FOR SALE NEW

111 E. LOWELL LEROY, MN • $90,000

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707 S. SECTION AVE SPRING VALLEY, MN • $143,000

208 W. GRANT ST. SPRING VALLEY • $142,900

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300 KIRKWOOD ST E. LANESBORO

$39,500

385 HILLSIDE SR. 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

Commercial building

Great location at the Head of the State Bike

Large corner lot • Close to elementary • Close to Trail • Updated and remodeled • Ideal for retail, ofﬁce space, storage, rental space • golf course • Open to builders • City Utilities

3 bedrooms • d/o • formal dining room Over 4,000 sq. ft. • Unlimited potential • living room • large open kitchen w/ ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE $108,500 dining • wood floors • main floor laundry FORESTVILLE STATE PARK $69,900 9 TWIFORD ST • enclosed porch • patio • deck • 2 car CHATFIELD garage • storage shed • private yard 2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, Updated 1 1/2 story • Main floor master bedroom • Main floor laundry • overlooking Sylvan Park • shop area in fishing, camping • Private • Ideal for house 2 bedrooms • d/o • Newer roof • Newer furnace • Covered porch • Vinyl siding • Overlooks park • Close to trail and trout stream or cabin lower level

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418 Preston St. NW, PRESTON Simple living, St, move right in! 104 Robert OSTRANDER Scenic setting & insulated ideal location. Bring your toys! 26x48 shop. Main floor Main floor living plus finished living & partially finished basement. $122,900 walkout basement. $118,900

304 Third St N, CANTON

Pride of ownership! 4 bedroom ranch on dead end street w/ great yard. 2 car attached heated garage. $129,900

45 1st Ave NE, HARMONY Why rent? Easy walk to downtown & affordable living. $47,500

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418 Preston St. NW, PRESTON

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400 Whittier St E, LANESBORO

Backs up to the woods! Main ﬂoor living w/ partially ﬁnished w/o basement. 1 car garage. $129,900

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Broker/Owner Cell: 507-458-6110 4 BED, 3 BATH: 1120 MATTHEW ST SW, PRESTON $170,000 roxanne@harmonytel.net 2 BED, 1 BATH: 225 2ND AVE NE, HARMONY $69,000 MN & IA Licensed 4 BED, 2 BATH: 317 FILLMORE ST W, PRESTON $71,000 25 W Center St 3 BED, 2 BATH: 160 4TH AVE SE, HARMONY $82,500 Harmony, MN 55939

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2606 Village Rd, BLUFFTON

3 bed, 2 bath ranch near Upper Iowa River. $127,000

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3 BED, 3 BATH: 4013 3RD ST NW, ROCHESTER $195,000 3 BED, 3 BATH: 245 1ST AVE SW, HARMONY $80,000

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101 W Fillmore Ave, CANTON CHURCH HILL SCHOOL CONDOS Corner lot! Lots of space in this home w/ updated mechanicals. Partially fenced yard. 2 car garage. $49,000 NEW LISTING

242 S Silver St, WYKOFF

Efﬁcient 2 bedroom w/ attached garage. $59,900

Create your masterpiece! 2 unﬁnished units available. Large windows, tall ceilings, and nice views. Short walk to downtown Lanesboro.

NOLAN VALLEY LOT - 6.37 ACRES OUTSIDE OF MABEL, $39,900 FAITH TRAIL - 2.38 ACRES NEAR LANESBORO, $84,000 HARMONY - Subdivision with country views & building incentive!

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24280 County 14, PRESTON

Private acreage. Space for entertaining, 2 car garage, updated barn w/ box stalls, pole shed, and fenced pasture. $245,000

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Charming & comfortable 3 bedrm, 2 bath, low maintenance with many updates. Nice basement, patio, garden, & insulated garage. $93,900

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