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Craig Seabright welcomes all to his new laundry location on Industrial Drive in Spring Valley. Photo by Rich Wicks By R ich Wicks rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com
shop, just because it’s not tall enough for the new equipment. So I thought it made sense to refurbish that.” Knowing that such a move would take a lot of time and effort, Craig decided to take the plunge, rather than waiting until he had to move at the last moment. His electric business has expanded to the west, which opened a spot for Valley Laundry. He also rents one end of the building out to See VALLEY LAUNDRY Page 2
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Craig Seabright hadn’t been expecting or planning to move his laundry business in Spring Valley. Craig explained, “I’ve had the laundry down there by the BP (gas station/convenience store) for the last 14 years. And then (landlord) Tom told me that he was looking to sell the building, so he thought it was best for me to find a new place to go.”
Craig also is the owner of Seabright Electric, and said that it took him a while to realize that his laundry’s best relocation spot was right under his nose. Craig went on, “I looked at a lot of different properties. I tried to come up with some different scenarios, and different things I could do to build another building somewhere. But that just didn’t work out, and this building really wasn’t big enough anyway for a (electric)
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loan clients and grant recipients, and I was especially energized by the students at the Entrepreneurial Bridge student By Tim Penny competition. Seeing our youngPresident/CEO est entrepreneurs pitch unique Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation ideas is incredibly energizing Now that we are past the busy- and gives me hope that they ness of the holiday season, I will start their businesses here – am reflecting on what a won- and stay here. 3. The steps taken towards derful year solutions to the child care 2018 was shortage. We partnered with for southern First Children’s Finance to conMinnesota. duct a Potential Needs Analysis It was a year which concluded that we have a that renewed potential need of 8,616 licensed my optichild care slots. Having a deep mism for the understanding of the challenge future of our is the first step in developing unique part Tim Penny of the state. I was once again solutions. We also announced humbled by the generous people a new grant called Communiof our 20-county region who ties Addressing the Child Care Shortage make our “It was a year that renewed which is work at my optimism for the future of currentSouthern our unique part of the state. ly open Minnesota I was once again humbled (deadline Initiative by the generous people of our is January Foundation 20-county region who make our 22). (SMIF) 4. work at Southern Minnesota worth every The addiminute. Initiative Foundation (SMIF) tion of It is worth every minute.” two more impossible Tim Penny C o m to encapsulate everything that I was grateful munity Foundations. Montfor in 2018, but this top ten list gomery and “Our Town USA” (United South-Central School is a start: 1. The collaborative spirit of District) became our 27th and our partners. I am continually in 28th Community Foundaawe of the giant web of partner- tions. These local funds provide ships that exist in our region. direct support for projects and This year we received more than programing important to their 26,500 books from ABDO Pub- community and are often the lishing and Capstone which will lifeblood of small towns. be distributed through our vari- 5. The growth of the local ous early childhood programs foods system. This was espeand grants. We also celebrated cially prevalent at the recent Community Economic Devel- FEAST! Local Foods Marketopment Associates (CEDA) as place event. More than 1,300 Partner of the Year at our Annual people came out during a snow Luncheon – they have been a storm to support local foodSMIF grant recipient since 1987, makers and shop for their holireceiving 18 grants to do impor- day gifts. 6. The addition of a new Prostant work in the region. 2. The innovative people of perity Initiative cohort. This southern Minnesota. I am always impressed by the creativity of our See TIM PENNY Page 5
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American Family Insurance. Craig’s electric business has been open in Spring Valley for just over 30 years, and in the current location at 1000 Industrial Drive since 1992. He said, “I’ll hopefully maybe build a new building down the road, next year… The city has got some lots here and they’ve been really good. The city’s been terrific to us. But you know, in a lot of these small towns, most of them are finding your growth is going to come from within.” Explaining the challenges in relocating a laundry, Craig stated, “I had to bring in a new water line, an inch-and-a-half water line and sewer. And a new gas line, and electric. So I had to upgrade all the utilities.” He added that there were challenges in relocating his electric shop also, quipping, “When you go moving a shop you’ve had for 30 years, you collect a lot of stuff.” The new Valley Laundry has much the same equipment as at the old location. Craig
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explained, “I’ve got 12 smaller washers, six 18-pounders and six 22-pounders. And then three 35s and a 50. And then I’ve got one 75-pound dryer and 14 30-pound dryers. He added, “I did make provisions to add a self-serve dog wash.” Craig’s laundry opened in its new location November 15, and is open 24-7. Craig stated, “The people are starting to find me again. It’s been as good as I expected.” He offers a special on Wednesdays ($1.25 to wash) and is looking to add outdoor seating in the summer. Overall, Craig is pleased with the relocation process, and said, “My electric shop is next door which works good for me. I get to stop in and talk to the laundry customers more than I could before. Then if someone has a question I’m there to help them, too.” Craig added with a grin, “I enjoy the laundry business, and I try to take care of it and keep it clean. I think this is the third or fourth time I’ve remodeled this building. I keep telling myself I’m not going to do it anymore!”
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2019 gas prices to surge from current lows, says GasBuddy January 2, 2019 — GasBuddy, the only company connecting drivers with their Perfect Pit Stop, today predicts that 2019 will feature a yearly national average of $2.70 per gallon, representing a three cent drop versus 2018, but warns that the national average could surge to over $3 per gallon as soon as May. Some highlights from GasBuddy’s 2019 Fuel Price Outlook include: • The nation’s yearly gasoline bill will fall to $386 billion dollars, a drop of $2.5 billion over last year as the average household sees their annual gasoline spending fall slightly to $1,991, down $25 from 2018. • The national average is forecast to rise as much as $1 per gallon from a low in January to a possible peak in May, but economic jitters could weigh heavily on where gas prices go in 2019. • Over 90% of the country’s largest metro areas are at risk for seeing average prices hit $3 per gallon, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. • How accurate was GasBuddy’s 2018 Forecast? Assembled in late 2017, the forecast called for a yearly national average of $2.57 per gallon with a peak of $2.89 per gallon in April. 2018 ended with a yearly national average of $2.73 per gallon with a peak of $2.98 per gallon on May 24. “While the bargain basement gas prices we’ve been seeing in areas across the country have been terrific and most welcomed, the party at the pump will likely wrap up in the next month or two, and prices will begin to rally as OPEC production cuts and a strong U.S. economy push gas prices back up. While the national average failed to hit $3 last year, we
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C ommentary Interfaith dialogue, another perspective By Judy Ellestad Sayed Charlottesville, VA While perusing the online December 31, 2018, issue of the Fillmore County Journal, I read the commentary by Aaron Schwartzentruber in which he Judy Ellestad contends Sayed that interfaith dialogue compromises the Gospels of the New Testament, especially if dialogue is between Christians and Muslims. My personal experience with interfaith dialogue began very early in life when, growing up in Fillmore County, I was a Catholic in a predominantly Protestant community. Our interfaith community was one of neighborliness and of the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-11). These formative experiences have been helpful in my interfaith dialogues with Muslims, Hindus, Jews, Zorastrians, and Baha’i. I’ve learned that meaningful interfaith dialogue is based on mutual respect, healthy curiosity, and sincere desire to learn and understand. It is not proselytizing. It does not condone, in any way, denigration of any faith tradition or followers. It is not a contest in righteousness, nor right vs wrong. In these days of Islamophobia, too little effort is made to become informed about Islam with sources other than mainstream media. For anyone who chooses to move beyond ignorance and the fear that ensues, I suggest starting with What Everyone Needs to Know about Islam, an easily readable book by John Editorial Cartoon
Esposito, a Christian professor at Georgetown University. A source that specifically addresses the commonalities between Islam and Christianity is A Common Word, Muslims and Christians on Loving God and Neighbor, which is available as a book and online: www.acommonword.com. It has become part of religious studies curricula and has served as the basis for multiple international interfaith conferences to study and expand its content. It is enthusiastically endorsed by hundreds of religious and governmental leaders from every part of the globe. The foundational principle of “A Common Word” is that Muslims and Christians (and Jews) believe in the commandments: 1) Love of God and 2) Love of Neighbor (Mark 12:28-31; Matthew 22:35-39; Luke 10:25-27). Muslims and Christians (and Jews) share not only these two great commandments but also the same God. Yes, they worship the same God. These three monotheistic Abrahamic religions refer to God as Yahweh (Jews), Arabic name of Allah (Islam), and Trinitarian God (Christian). Jesus (Isa in Arabic) is among the greatest of prophets in Islam. Muslims, like Christians, believe in His virgin birth. Understanding and respect are basic to promoting a more peaceful and less polarized world. Ignorance, fear, and hatred are divisive and antithetical to peace and goodwill; antithetical to authentic interfaith dialogue; and antithetical to shared teachings of love of God and neighbor. We can model the examples of the Archbishops of Canterbury, present and
recent past, and Pope Francis who warmly welcome and respectfully dialogue with Muslims. They are living examples of Jesus’ teachings of love of neighbor. Our local women’s group of Christians and Muslims served as a springboard for encouraging interfaith dialogue in Muslim-majority countries to which women returned after having completed their studies at the University of Virginia. We had the privilege of participating in the Department of State Global Perspectives on Democracy program for professional women from Afghanistan. These women, upon learning of our experiences in interfaith dialogue, requested our group’s statements of mission and guidelines for dialogue to implement at home. When interfaith dialogue is based on respect and understanding, it can have far-reaching effects on building a more peaceful world community. Mr. Swartzentruber might be interested to know that during the tragic days of Hitler, many Muslims risked their lives to save Jews of Europe. Just two examples of many: Muslims of Albania harbored and protected Jews to the extent that their numbers were significantly greater in post-WW II Albania. Sardari, the “Iranian Schindler,” issued Iranian passports from his consulate in Paris to help Jews escape the Nazism of Europe. We have opportunities every day to be good disciples of Jesus’ gospels of love in the way we greet, welcome, and dialogue with others, including people who do not happen to share our particular faith tradition.
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By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com This past week, members of our newspaper staff attended a funeral at Root River Community Church in Rushford, Minn., to pay our respects to Peggi Jason Sethre Redalen. Peggi worked in advertising sales for the Fillmore County Journal since way before my wife and I purchased the company in 2009. And, she had worked for the Rushford Tri-County Record for many years prior to joining the Fillmore County Journal. She had been a part of the many
Government this week Monday, January 7 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m. • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Kingsland School Board Work Session, Conference Room, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 8 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. • Harmony City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 9 • Canton City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Peterson City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Mabel City Council, Community Center, 7 p.m. Thursday, January 10 • Chatfield School Board, Forum Room, 8 p.m. Monday, January 14 • Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Lanesboro School Board, Elementary Library, 7 p.m. • Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Schedule subject to change.
transitions that had taken place in the newspaper industry over the past couple decades. Her true passion was landscape design, and she balanced her time between working for the newspaper and creating landscape masterpieces for clients. Peggi was always proudly talking about her children and grandchildren. When you work with someone in a small company like ours, you get to know your co-workers to the point you know the names of their family members, their pets, and their passions in life. “How was your weekend? What did you do this past weekend?” That’s how nearly every Monday starts out at the office. A work family is like a second family in our lives. We spend upwards of 40 waking hours per week (2,080 hours per year) together with this second family. When something affects one of your co-workers, it affects other members of the second family. When co-workers are hurting, the second family feels the pain, too. Back when Peggi left our team at the Fillmore County Journal in March of 2017 due to serious health concerns, I honestly thought it was temporary. I was crossing my fingers that she would be back to work again, soon. I guess that was my eternal optimism. Peggi had battled health issues in the past, and her determination helped her overcome whatever challenges she faced. I figured her determination would prevail again. I was wrong. She was up against a much bigger challenge. And, I am sure that Peggi would still be working with us today at the newspaper if she wasn’t faced with this terminal disease. As I have shared with members of our team at the Fillmore County Journal, every idea that we implement over the years becomes a compilation of our collective talent. Peggi helped us make the newspaper better. She left her mark. For a long time, I have felt that every person we cross paths with in our lives has been a part of our lives for reasons that we may not fully understand or appreciate at that moment in time. Regardless of the duration, it was important. We surely cannot understand the pain that Peggi’s family is feeling right now, but we know she will be missed by so many family members, friends, and her second family at the Fillmore County Journal.
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In the Fillmore County Journal article titled “R-P Backpack Program fills nutrition gap” published in the December 31, 2018, issue, it was misstated that the Backpack Program was originally started by Kristy Tweeten. The program was started several years ago by representatives of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Root River Community Church, Destiny Life Church, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Rushford Lutheran Church, First Presbyterian Church & Trinity Fellowship, Highland Lutheran Church, R-P schools and Semcac. Tweeten saw the need to have milk added to the backpacks which began in the spring of 2018. We apologize for this error.
By Dr. Bryan Van Gorp Rushford, MN Winning an election could be as simple as taking stands that are in agreement with the majority of citizens. There is significant Dr. Bryan consensus Van Gorp on many important topics. Polls consistently show approximately 70% support for the following. 1. Aggressive action on climate change is what the majority want. This could be achieved by ending subsidizes for fossil fuel companies and implementing a carbon tax. This does not mean a tax increase. Make it revenue neutral by decreasing income taxes by the amount raised from the pollution tax. Create a job and infrastructure program that trains workers displaced from outdated energy sectors. Create manufacturing jobs building components for an updated renewable energy grid, and improving efficiency. This makes energy more affordable in the long term and more reliable by decentralizing it. This is a win for consumers, workers, and most importantly offers a chance at a livable environment. Climate change is the result of how capitalism values the environment. We all know that a clean, healthy and beautiful environment has value and provides essential services. That value is not recognized by a system that only maximizes return
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Concerning the December 24, 2018, Fillmore County Journal article on page 12, titled “Legislators listen to county priorities,” an error is in need of correction. Jessica Erickson, director of nursing, was expressing the importance of maintaining the state’s health care provider tax. The 2% tax (MinnesotaCare provider tax) is a tax on the gross revenue of health care providers, which supplies 80% of the dollars for the Health Care Access Fund, a revenue source for MinnesotaCare program. The provider tax raises about $600 million per year (not $6 million). The AMC representative, Matthew Hilgart, went on to ask how to plug that hole if the source of revenue goes away. The tax will sunset in 2020 unless legislators act to repeal the sunset provision.
on capital. 2. Campaign finance reform is necessary if we are to solve other problems. Having elected officials that work for the people instead of multinational corporations, Wall Street, and wealthy elites is one way to revitalize our democracy. We need public financing with strict spending limits if we want politicians to work for us instead of for those wealthy enough to buy them. Complete transparency of funding and spending is required. If money is speech, as some claim, then some people have a much louder voice than others. In a democracy everyone should have an equal voice. 3. Medicare for all, including mental health, dental and vision care. This will significantly reduce costs by giving the government the ability to negotiate with suppliers, providers and cut the insurance company “take.” There will be an increase in taxes on this one. It will be more than off-set because gone are insurance payments, copays and deductibles. You should expect a substantial pay raise because employers would no longer have the cost of health insurance. That money should continue to go to you. You would be free to switch jobs without interruption of health care. Networks no longer control who you can see. Those with pre-existing conditions are covered. According to studies done by University of Massachusetts Amherst and Political Economy Research Institute, the savings would amount to half a trillion dollars per year.
It also means no more bankruptcies from getting sick, and a system that is much easier to navigate. We don’t need to adopt things not working in other countries. We design what we want. Restoring voter access and ending gerrymandering, Education reform including tuition free state school higher education, Wage justice, Criminal justice reform, Infrastructure rebuild, Immigration reform, Green new deal, Rational military spending, Tax justice so elites pay their share and the budget deficit is addressed; these are all areas of consensus among people who care about the future of our country and democracy. There is anger and discontent caused by real problems in people’s lives. People want radical change and leadership with vision. The status quo is not acceptable. Obviously, character and integrity are essential qualities for any public servant. Being a good listener and someone who can express themselves well are also important. A candidate with these qualities and who supports the right agenda excites and motivates voters especially young voters. These things are fundamental to making our government work for all of us. They would allow our democracy to flourish again. Problems cannot be solved with the same level of thinking that created them. To create a better future we must be able to envision it. Let’s stop pretending that solutions don’t exist. It is only the will to act that is lacking.
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Annual employment gains 1.1% over last November Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held at 2.8% in November, according to data released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). In November, Minnesota lost 800 jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis. October’s previously announced gain of 3,400 jobs was reduced to 2,500 after revision. Minnesota’s unemployment rate remains the lowest since May 1999 and only three tenths of a point above the alltime low of 2.5% in both January and February 1999. Over the past year, Minnesota added 33,460 total jobs, a 1.1% growth rate. The private sector gained 31,365 jobs for a gain of 1.2%. Nationally, growth declined a tenth of a point in total and private employment respectively for 1.6% total growth and 1.9% private growth. “Minnesota’s unemployment
rate has remained unchanged since September,” said DEED Commissioner Shawntera Hardy “Maintaining this historically-low unemployment rate is a sign of the state’s economic stability.” Across 11 major sectors, five gained jobs during November. Gains were led by leisure and hospitality and professional and business services, both up 1,500 jobs. Other sectors which gained jobs were trade, transportation and utilities (up 200), financial activities (up 200) and manufacturing (up 100). Construction held steady during the month of November. Some sectors measuring losses were; education and health care (down 2,700), other services (down 1,000), government (off 400), logging and mining (down 100) and information (down 100). Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) continued to take the lead over other MSAs
with its unadjusted over-theyear growth in employment at 2.6%. Following Mankato MSA was Minneapolis MSA with 1.8% growth, Duluth-Superior MSA with 1.5% growth and St. Cloud MSA with 1.2% growth. Rochester MSA declined 0.5% since last November. Visi mn.gov/deed/data/currentecon-highlights/alternative-unemployment.jsp see DEED’s alternative measures of unemployment . DEED is the state’s principal economic development agency, promoting business recruitment, expansion and retention, workforce development, international trade and community development. For more details about the agency and its services, visit https:// mn.gov/deed/ or follow DEED on Twitter.
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program offers business training and mentoring to new immigrant and minority entrepreneurs in our region. We were excited to welcome a new cohort of 16 business owners. 7. Our AmeriCorps LEAP Initiative members. Every year I enjoy engaging with our AmeriCorps members who serve in preschool classrooms and nonprofit organizations focused on the social and emotional development of young children in the region. We are currently accepting applications for part-time positions. 8. Our Rural Entrepreneurial Ventures (REV) communities. These six small towns have had a year under their belt of participating in REV and have spent the time conducting assessments of entrepreneurial activity and opportunities for growth. I can’t wait to see how that data is translated into action for these communities in the years to come. 9. The Early Childhood Care Conference. This was our largest conference yet with nearly 500 people in attendance, including child care providers, preschool teachers, center directors and other early childhood professionals. 10. Last, but definitely not least, our incredible donors. None of the work mentioned above would be possible without them. Thanks to our 343 donors — individuals, families, cities, counties, businesses and organizations — we have raised $491,168 to date in 2018. I am humbled by their generosity and their belief in the work we do. Here’s to a new year and a bright future for southern Minnesota. You can find details about the child care shortage grant and the AmeriCorps positions at smifoundation.org. As always, I welcome your comments and questions. You can reach me at timp@smifoundation.org or (507) 455-3215. About Tim Penny Tim Penny is the President & CEO of Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation. Tim represented Minnesota’s First Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1982 – 1994. About Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), a donor-supported foundation, invests for economic growth in the 20 counties of south central and southeastern Minnesota. The Foundation has provided more than $111 million in grants, loans and programming within the region during the past 32 years. SMIF’s key interests include early childhood, community and economic development. To learn more about our work and mission, visit www.smifoundation.org.
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Fillmore County Sports By Paul Trende The one Journal-covered school to “win” the “holiday games sweepstakes” was Kingsland. B e h i n d The Trende splenReport did duos, Knight basketball teams s w e p t Southland and Houston (in two dog-fights) to have Paul Trende a Merry a f t e r Christmas and Happy pre-New Year. All four wins came on the road. Knight clubs first visited Southland. The girls won the first game of the doubleheader 56-48. Senior Lauren Buchholtz had a 20-20 game (21 pts, 10-19 FGs, 22 rebs). Sophomore Ellie Buchholtz added 15 (pts), 7 (rebs), and 5 (asts). Sam Wernimont (8 pts off the bench) and Merredith Farlinger (6 pts, 8 rebs) helped. The boys then out-scored the Rebels by 15 in the second half for a 70-50 win. The senor duo of Wyatt Pruter (30 pts, 13-14 FTs, 5 rebs) and Reid Kruegel (21 pts, 6-7 FGs, 3-4 threes, 6-8 FTS, 13 rebs) each scored career highs. Brady Musel, a 6’6” junior center, added 9 (pts), 7 (rebs), and 3 (blks). A night later, the Knights trekked to Houston. The boys took the court first. Already owning a 72-64 win over team ‘Cane, Kingsland nipped Houston again, 59-58. Pruter (24 pts, 8-10 FTs, 7 rebs, 4 asts, 4 stls) and Kruegel (20 pts, 7-14 FGs, 4-9 threes, 9 rebs, 4 stls) were a lethal combo (scored all
but 15 King points). Houston is getting close to full strength. James Hongerholt (9 pts, 11 rebs) played in his second game. Mikkel Schutte (20 pts, 9-16 FGs, 16 rebs) posted his fifth 20/15 game of the season, his seventh double-double in eight games. Alex Van Gundy (14 pts, 6 rebs) and Caiden Danielson (9 pts, 3-4 threes) also aided the ‘Cane effort. John Fenske’s Knights improved to 3-2, 5-4. Trent Vix’s ‘Canes fell to 1-4, 3-5. Kingsland’s girls then trailed most of the way; 30-21 at half, by ten with around four left, and by seven when Lauren B. fouled out with around two left. Threes by Ellie B. and Wernimont made it a one-point game. In the final 20 seconds, Wernimont got a steal, was fouled, and made one free throw to tie it at 56. Houston had a couple chances, but the game went to OT. There, Ellie B. hit a quick three. A key sequence was a two offensive rebound, three made free throw exchange (two by Ellie B.) that put the Knights up five. The younger Buchholtz scored nine of Kingsland’s 11 points in the OT (4-4 FTs), and 25 points after halftime. Steve Hauser’s girls, down four starters in OT, won the extra session 12-6. They avenged an earlier loss with a 67-62 OT win! E-Buchholtz (career-high 32 pts, 7-12 threes, 8 rebs, 4 asts, 4 stls) and L-Buchholtz (13 pts, 10 rebs, 4 asts) led the way. Wernimont (8 pts off the bench) and Megan Schultz (7 pts, 4 rebs, 5 asts) helped. Houston was led by Alyssa Rostad (21 pts, 11-12 FTs, 6 rebs, 4 asts) and Emma Geiwitz (20 pts, 8-11 FTs, 5 stls). Jenny
FC’s Kandace Sikkink powers past M-C’s Lauren Wyffels for a lay-up. The Falcon junior posted two double-doubles in helping FC to two holiday wins. Levi Olstad’s bunch is now 7-4. Photo by Paul Trende
Albrecht (8 pts, 6 rebs) and Sydney Torgerson (6 pts, 15 rebs) helped. Houston went 27 of 39 at the line, Kingsland 16 of 32. The Knights (2-2, 6-3) have won five of six. Houston falls to 4-1, 4-5. Kingsland teammates Pruter/Kruegel (19.2/12.9) and the Buchholtzes (17.1/15.7) each are combining for 30-plus PPG.
Falcon GBB Has a “Free”-For-All
One sure fire way to make it hard for an opponent to beat you, is to make it so said opponent’s best players aren’t on the floor the last few minutes of the game. In two holiday contests, FC girls basketball fouled out seven of ten of their opponents’ starters. The Falcons had a free-for-all at the free throw line, shooting 98 total freebies! Using a combination of speed and strength, the Falcons picked up two wins. Versus Houston (winners of four straight), the foul and free throw spectacle began. The ‘Canes were perpetually in foul trouble. Four of five starters took a seat early (very early). Houston was up most of the first half, but FC went 10-0 to end the stanza to lead 30-26 at intermission. They then never trailed in posting a 63-43 win. The Falcon starting five of, strong interior presence Kandace Sikkink (15 pts, 12 rebs), shooter Madison Scheevel (14 pts, 3-8 threes), speedsters Paige Donlinger (12 pts, 10-20 FTs, 5 rebs, 4 stls), Emma Breitspecher (10 pts, 11 rebs), and Kassidy Broadwater (6 pts, 6 rebs, 5 asts, 6 stls), out-quicked and over-powered Houston. Alyssa Rostad, the only ‘Cane starter to not fouled out, scored a game-high (20 pts, 7-12 FTs, 7 rebs). Sister Becca Rostad added 12 points. FC went 24 of 49 from the free throw line (Houston 31 fouls). The ‘Canes were 12 of 21 from the free throw line (FC 18 fouls). A night later, FC did the same thing to M-C. The Cougars were in perpetual foul trouble, three starters eventually leaving early. A 24-20 FC halftime lead gave way to a controlling second half, lead growing as high as 17 (56-39). Levi Olstad’s Falcons prevailed 64-55. Sikkink powered her way inside to a career high (21 pts, 13-16 FTs, 16 rebs). Donlinger (13 pts), Broadwater (10 pts, 7 stls), and Scheevel (8 pts) helped. Maddy Michels (12 pts, 6 rebs), Payton Danielson (11 pts, 10 rebs), and Lexi Thorson (9 pts, 5 rebs, 5 asts) led the Cougars. The Falcons again shot 49 free throws, making 31 (M-C 29 fouls). The Cougars went 4 of 9 (FC 16 fouls). The Falcons improve to 4-2, 7-4.
Nine Place at Bi-State
The holiday tourney featured 69 teams and 763 wrestlers.
County wrestling squads LARP and Chatfield took on the twoday Bi-State Wrestling Classic in La Crosse. With more than 50 wresters per weight class, placing at all made quite an accomplishment. Nine guys from the Screamin’ Eagles and Gophers were able to do so (finish top 12). Team-wise, LARP tied for fifth (122.5) among 24 Division 2 teams from Wisconsin and Minnesota. Chatfield took seventh among 20 Division 3 schools, finishing behind Goodhue (third), Caledonia/ Houston (fourth), and Z-M (fifth). LARP’s top placer was Noah Herber at 182. The senior advanced to the quarters with three wins (pin, 7-3 D, pin). After a loss (pinned by eventual third place, #3 in D-3, Troy Klein of Lancaster), Herber went 2-1 in the consolation bracket (W pin, loss pin, W pin). He claimed seventh place (of 49). Noah (10-3) is ranked #3 at 182 in Class A. From there, the Screamin’ Eagles were busy from 120 through 145 (placer at every weight save 138). Junior Ross Herber took ninth (of 53) at 120, going 6-2 overall (W pin, W pin, L 12-5 D, W 6-2 D, W 4-2 D, L 6-2 D, W 4-2 D, W 4-2 D). In his final match, Herber (14-4, ranked #6 at 113) avenged his winner’s bracket loss. Carter Jonsgaard took 11th (of 58) at 126, going 5-3 (W pin, W 7-4 D, L 8-1 D, W pin, W pin, L 12-4 MD, L 4-1 D, W FF). Ranked #5 at 120, the sophomore is 14-5. At 132, Gable Speltz took eighth (of 57). After a bye and a loss (7-3 D), the sophomore won five straight in the consolation bracket, including three narrow decisions (pin, 8-4 D, 5-3 D in SV-1, 7-6 D, 3-2 D). Speltz (125) dropped his last two (pin, 8-0 MD). At 145, Dominic Jenkins took 11th (of 59), going 4-3.
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Duos Propel Knights to Holiday Sweeps
Jenkins made the quarters with three straight wins (pin, pin, 9-0 MD). He then dropped three straight (10-6 D, 11-4 D, 3-1 D). The first losses were to Kyle Cavanaugh (#1 at 145 in Class A) of Caledonia, who took first, and Luke Mechler (#2 at 145 in D-1) of Stoughton, who took third. Jenkins (13-4) won his last (10-5 D) match. Ten Screamin’ Eagles competed. Chatfield’s top guy was A.J. Karver. The sophomore 220-pounder went bye, win (pin), and loss (pin) in the winner’s bracket. He then ran off four straight wins (pin, 13-11 D, 4-2 D, 5-4 D) to make the consolation semis. Back-toback losses (9-7 D in SV-1, pin) had Karver (10-4) finish sixth (of 53), the highest of any county wrestler. Two of Karver’s losses came to Connor Westfall of Athens (#3 at 220 in D-3). Sophomore Seth Goetzinger made the 126-pound quarters with three straight wins (6-2 D, 13-5 MD, 10-6 D). He then lost to runner-up Jessie Tijerina (Portage) by 13-2 MD. Goetzinger went 1-2 in the consolation bracket (L 4-2 D, W 4-1 D, L 6-3 D) to take 10th (of 58). Seth (8-3) is ranked #4 at 126. At 120, Cael Bartels went 5-3 (W 16-5 MD, W pin, L 6-3 D, W pin, W 4-2 D, L 16-0 TF, L 4-2 D, W 4-1 D) to take 11th place (of 53). The junior is 9-4. Finally, Davontae Goldsmith (170) went 3-4 (bye, W 7-3 D, L 6-0 D, W 6-2 D, W 5-1 D, L pin, L 6-2 D, L 6-2 D) to take 12th place (of 57). Ranked #9 at 182, the senior is 8-5. Twelve Gophers wrestled. LARP’s five placers combined to go 25-13. Chatfield’s four went 17-13. At least 17 of those 26 total losses were to kids ranked in the top ten (MN or WI). See SPORTS Page 7
ElliE Buchholtz Kingsland Basketball
Kingsland’s Ellie Buchholtz had a career-high 32 points including 25 after intermission in a Knight 67-62 comeback overtime win versus Houston. See “Duos Propel Knights to Holiday Sweeps” for more. The sophomore is averaging 15.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.8 steals on the season for a 6-3 Knight team.
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Fillmore County Sports Jeff DeBuhr’s group prevailed 75-58, posting a season-high in Continued from Page 6 points. Sophomore Reid Johnson led the way with an efficient allJohnson Leads around effort (24 pts, 10-13 FGs, Gophers to 6 rebs, 7 asts, 7 stls). Josef Fahra New Year enholtz, a 6’6” center, posted his Twenty-nineteen will begin like fifth straight double-double (14 the past four years haven’t for pts, 6-9 FGs, 12 rebs). Landon Chatfield boys basketball. The Bance got all his points from disGophers will head to a New Year tance (15 pts, 5-9 threes). David above five hundred for the first Castleberg added 8 (pts) and 6 time since 2013-2014. A pair of (rebs). Lanesboro was led by WSU Tournament games wins Sawyer Johnson (season-high 19 assured it. The Gophers have pts, 5-9 threes), Carson Schwichalso already matched last year’s tenberg (17 pts, 5-12 threes, 5 win total. Versus Lanesboro, asts), and John Prestemon (10 Chatfield out-scored the Burros pts, 7 rebs, 5 asts), who combined 39 to 25 in the second half to to hit 12 three-pointers. The build on a 36-33 halftime lead. Burros are 0-4, 2-7. A day later,
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Chatfield was back in Winona, taking on Cochrane-Fountain City. An 89-59 win was biggest offensive night for a Chatfield boys team since a 2014 (beat Southland 90-66). Johnson had his second-best scoring effort (28 pts, 11-15 FGs, 4-5 threes, 5 rebs). Bance matched his effort from a day earlier (15 pts, 5-9 threes). The junior has scored 90 of 94 points from behind the arc (30-56, 53.6%). Castleberg (10 pts), Fahrenholtz (8 pts, 8 rebs), and Ben Brogan (8 pts, 5 stls) helped. For the two games, Chatfield shot 63-117 from the field (53.8%) and 19 of 36 from distance (52.8%). The Gophers are now 1-3 (TRC), 4-3 (overall).
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After three recent work zone crashes, MnDOT reminds motorists to pay attention
With three recent work zone crashes in southeastern Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds drivers to slow down and pay attention. MnDOT crews have been out in the warmer winter weather doing maintenance work on the roads and repairing damage caused by drivers. Drivers have crashed into work zones, damaging equipment, and created some close calls for workers. More maintenance work may occur on roads while warmer winter temperatures are present, so motorists should be alert for workers and more work zones than they might encounter when winter temperatures are colder. Hot Shots each case, the work zones “In Mikkel Schutte (31 pts, 20 were signed and marked, but it rebs) and Alex Van Gundy (27 pts) combined to score 58 as appears drivers did not heed the Houston’s boys beat FC in a holi- warning signs to move over or slow day game. Josh Peters had 21 down and prepare to stop,” said points in defeat. The senior is Tim Zierden, MnDOT District 6 averaging 20.7 PPG over his last west maintenance superintendent. six contests (24 made threes). “We’re thankful our workers were Chatfield’s girls got their first win not injured and the drivers and of the year over Lanesboro, 49-44. others were not killed.” On Tuesday, December 18, a Boys Basketball crash occurred on Highway 61 (12/26 – 12/29) north of Lake City at 9:05 a.m. L-A 62, Lanesboro 49 (L: (State Patrol Case # 18106143) C. Schwichtenberg 14 pts (4-11 MnDOT crews were in a work threes), 5 rebs, 6 asts, 4 stls; zone sealing cracks in the paveS. Johnson 12 pts (4-11 threes); ment when a rear-end crash took Andrew Luck DNP. Lewiston place. One vehicle was stopped Auto WSU Holiday Game) for a flagger controlling traffic. Houston 81, FC 58 (H: M. Another southbound vehicle was Schutte 31 pts (11-20 FGs, 9-14 slowing for the stopped vehicle FTs), 20 rebs, 7 asts; A. Van when a minivan behind the slowGundy 27 pts (10-17 FGs, 6-7 FTs), 7 rebs; J. Hongerholt 8 pts, 11 rebs. FC: Josh Peters 21 pts (5-12 threes). Falcons scored twice in first 26 possessions (204)) FC 35, M-C 50 (MC: Dylan Loppnow 14 pts, 12 rebs; Drew Wyffels 14 pts, 8 rebs, 4 asts, 3 Announcing a call for entries stls. FC: J. Peters 19 pts (3-9 for artwork to exhibit in solo or threes), 5 stls. Falcons: 0-4, 0-9) two-person shows in the Exhibi Randolph 64, R-P 46 (RP: tion Gallery at Lanesboro Arts in Landon Skalet 11 pts; Luke 2021. Available exhibits in 2021 O’Hare 10 pts, 6 rebs. Trojans: are approximately eight weeks in 2-2, 5-4) length and artists working in all M-C 60, Southland 74 (MC: visual arts mediums are encourD. Loppnow 18 pts (8-16 FGs), aged to apply. The Lanesboro 14 rebs, 4 blks; D. Wyffels 13 pts Arts Exhibition Gallery seeks art(6-8 FTs), 10 rebs, 4 stls; Ryan works that enrich both artist and Kuhn 11 pts. Rebels led by three community by initiating discusat half. M-C went 13 of 31 at free sion and connection. These works throw line. Cougs: 1-2, 3-5) should exhibit a unique vision and original voice, quality craftsmanGirls Basketball ship, and should be diverse and (12/26 – 12/29) accessible to individuals from all L-A 48, Lanesboro 32 (L: Pay- walks of life. Both traditional and ton Benson 11 pts; Emily Snyder contemporary art styles are accept11 pts, 10 rebs. WSU Holiday ed. Tourney Game) Lanesboro Arts is located at 103 Chatfield 49, Lanesboro 44 Parkway Ave. N. in downtown (C: Alanna Goetzinger 11 pts, 10 Lanesboro, Minn., and attracts rebs; Peyton Berg 11 pts; Tessa thousands of visitors each year to McMahon 9 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts. its galleries and year-round arts L: Lexie Johnson 14 pts, 15 rebs; programs and events. As a nationE. Snyder 10 pts, 11 rebs. WSU ally-recognized multidisciplinary Holiday Tourney Game. Burros: arts organization with a passion 0-5, 0-8) for engaging a community with M-C 34, Southland 58 art, the Lanesboro Arts Galler(Cougs: 3-2, 4-7) ies strive to present accessible and Chatfield 42, L-A 48 (C: A. diverse works that foster educaGoetzinger 11 pts, 13 rebs; Mol- tional opportunities for visitors as lie Henry 10 pts; Silja Erickson 8 well as impacting artists’ careers. pts, 6 rebs. WSU Holiday Tour- Lanesboro, Minn., was recognized ney Game. Gophers: 0-6, 1-10) as one of “America’s Top 12 Small
ing vehicle crashed into it. The crash forced one of the vehicles up an embankment and it rolled down, coming close to hitting the flagger. The driver of the vehicle that was struck had non-life threatening injuries. The driver and the passenger in the minivan that caused the crash did not report injuries. On Friday, December 7, crews on Interstate 35 north of the Highway 19 exit were repairing damaged cable median barrier. (State Patrol Case # 18105932) MnDOT snowplow trucks with crash cushion trailers and arrow boards on the back were directing traffic away from the left lane shortly after 1 p.m. when a van sideswiped the plow truck and rolled. The van’s driver was injured. Also in December, crews were doing work on Highway 58 near Hay Creek in Goodhue County when a northbound vehicle swerved around a vehicle stopped by a MnDOT flagger and lost control before striking a guard rail near the flagger. No significant injuries were reported. MnDOT urges motorists to always be attentive, drive with caution, slow down in work zones and never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones. For realtime traffic and travel information in Minnesota, visit www.511mn. org or get the free smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.
Announcing call for entries for Exhibition Gallery shows in 2021 at Lanesboro Arts Town Art Places” in 2013 by Artplace America, and was named “One of the Top 20 Small Towns to Visit in America” by Smithsonian Magazine in 2014. The annual deadline for entries is January 31, 2019. The application is available online at www.lanesboroarts.org under “Artist Opportunities.” Artists may also choose to download a hard copy of the application from the Lanesboro Arts website and send it in with a CD or flash drive containing digital images of work samples to Robbie Brokken, Gallery Director, Lanesboro Arts, P.O. Box 152, Lanesboro, Minn. 55949. Artists selected by the jury for exhibitions will be notified by the end of February 2019 at the latest. Please contact Gallery Director Robbie Brokken with any questions or requests for additional information at (507) 467-2446 x2 or gallery@lanesboroarts.org. Lanesboro Arts galleries are handicapped accessible. Lanesboro Arts has been providing yearround arts programming for more than 25 years. Its mission is to serve as a regional catalyst for artistic excellence and educational development in providing diverse art experiences for people of all ages.
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Obituaries
Monday, January 7, 2019
Nick (Sarah) Hall, Robby (Jackie) Ebner, and Brad (Maddi) Ebner; and by three great-grandchildren: Jorli, Drew, and Scarlett. He was preceded in death by his wife Lu, sister Helen and brother Vernon. The family prefers memorials directed to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home or to the Rushford Fire Department. A memorial service for Norm was held 11 a.m. on Monday, December 31, 2018, at Rushford Lutheran Church, with the Reverend Steve Chellew officiating. Burial took place in the Rushford Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation was 3-6 p.m. on Sunday at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church. Leave a memory of Norm and sigh his online guestbook at www. hofffuneral.com
Schools. Phyllis married Forest L. Fulwider on June 15, 1944, in Hopkinsville, Ky. She lived most of her life in Anamosa, Iowa, but Norman G. Ebner moved to Greenleafton, Minn., Norman G. Ebner, 99, of in 2003, after retiring from her Rushford, Minn., died on Sunjob driving children with special day, Decemneeds to schools in and around ber 23, 2018, Anamosa. at the Good She was preceded in death by Shepherd her parents, William and Mary Lutheran Bartels, her husband Forest L. Home in Fulwider, two sisters, Inez Tucker Rushford. and Leona Leytem; one brother, N o r m Maynard Bartels and one grandwas born Norman G. child, Jaime Henry. on FebruEbner She is survived by one sister, ary 22, 1919, Delores Mohr of Cedar Rapids, in Rushford, Minn., to Elmer Iowa; one brother, Dean Bartels and Gusta (Eggebakken) Ebner. of Freeport, Ill.; five sons: ThomNorm was raised in Rushford as of Vanleer, Tenn., Dennis of and graduated from Rushford LeRoy, Minn., Jeffrey of Rock High School. On January 31, Island, Ill.; Mark of Woodway, 1942, he was united in marriage Tex.; and Gary of Reeds Springs, with Lucyle Johnson. He served Mo.; four daughters: Deanna in the U.S. Army during World of Rockford, Ill.; Charlotte of War II. Norm worked as an elecCedar Rapids, Iowa, Marsha of trical lineman for Tri County Phyllis Marie Waco, Tex., and Karen of Preston, Electric in Rushford and Dakota (Bartels) Fulwider Minn.; 18 grandchildren and 18 Electric in Farmington, Minn. He purchased the Rushford Phyllis Marie (Bartels) Fulwid- great-grandchildren. Bottling Company, where he and er, 90, passed peacefully at ChoCarolyn M. Johnson Lu worked side by side for many sen Valley Carolyn M. Johnson, 57, of years. After selling the bottling Care Center Rushford, Minn., died on Suncompany, he ran his own electri- in Chatfield, day, Decemcal line construction business in Minn., on ber 23, 2018, Rushford. Norm was a very hard- F r i d a y , at Gunderworking civic leader. He served D e c e m b e r 2018, sen Health on the Rushford City Coun- 28, a System in La cil, Rushford EDA, Rushford after Crosse, Wis., Fire Department for over 20 lengthy ill- Phyllis Marie following a years, and the Good Shepherd ness. It was (Bartels) sudden brain Lutheran Foundation Board in her wish to Fulwider aneurysm. Rushford. Norm was a mem- be cremated Carolyn ber of the Rushford Lions Club, and the family will have a grave- C a r o l y n Johnson American Legion, the VFW, side ceremony in the spring in Marie HanRushford Lutheran Church and Anamosa, Iowa, where she will be son was born on November 22, 1961, in Winona, Minn., to Orvin was named Rushford Business- laid to rest next to her husband. Phyllis, the daughter of Wil- and Beverly (Carpenter) Hanson. man of the Year. Norm is survived by his two liam and Mary Bartels, was born She was raised in Rushford and children: Mike (Patty) Ebner and December 31, 1927, in Deleware, was a 1981 graduate of Rushford Wendy (Jeff Copley) Ebner of Iowa. She grew up in Hopkinton, High School. For several years, Rushford, three grandchildren: Iowa, and attended Hopkinton during and following high school, Carolyn worked in the bakery at Rushford Foods. On August 19, 1989, she was united in marriage with Mark Johnson at Rushford Lutheran Church in Rushford. She later worked as a cook in the Christ Lutheran Church..........………………..........Sundays - 9 : 00am Rushford-Peterson Schools. For 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 the last 21 years, Carolyn and Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…..........……….......Sundays - 9 : 00am her husband, Mark have owned 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 and operated Norsland Lefse in St. Columban Church.…..…….......………………..Sundays - 10 : 00am Rushford where she managed the 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 kitchen. Carolyn was a member St. Mary’s Catholic Church...…...................................Sundays - 8:00am of Rushford Lutheran Church 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 and was a 4-H leader. Her family was the centerpiece of her If you are interested in listing your church, contact the Fillmore County Journal at news@fillmorecountyjournal.com. life. She was very supportive and attended all her children’s activi-
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., JANUARY 8
•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 1230-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* •Preston AA Closed meeting, 12pm, United Methodist Church, 211 St. Anthony St., lower level.*
•Walk-in Immunizations, 1-4pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Preston. 507-765-3898. •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:00pm, Spring Valley Public Library* •Rushford AA Closed meeting, 7pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*
WEDS., JANUARY 9
•Senior Exercise Class, 10-11am, Scotland Presbyterian Church, Canton. 507-251-0520 for information. •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 1-1:45pm, Coffee Street Fitness Center, Lanesboro. 507-272-3731.* •Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson.* •Trailbusters Meeting, 7pm, American Legion, Mabel.
THURS., JANUARY 10
•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Senior Coffee and Dessert, 9am. Clara House, Harmony.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am and 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm and 1-4pm, 525 Washington St. NW.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* •Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.*
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. ties. Carolyn was a very hardworking and loving person who was constantly doing for others. Carolyn’s heart was filled with so much love. She left this earth giving the gift of life to a multitude of others through organ donation. She is survived by her husband Mark; mother Beverly Hanson of Rushford, two children: Paige (Charles) Martin-Stanley of Iowa City, Iowa, and Marshall Johnson of Rushford; four siblings: Wyanita (Bruce) Ferden of Forest Lake, Minn., Craig (Vicki) Hanson of Rushford, Lori (Terry) Pelzl of Cape Coral, Fla., and Larry Hanson of Rushford; sisters-in-law Jackie (Joe) Kjos, Christi (Scott) James, Brenda (Tom) Crews, and Michelle (Steve) Larson; 14 very special nieces and nephews; and 13 very special great-nieces and nephews. Carolyn was preceded in death by her father, Orvin Hanson and mother-in-law, Beverly Johnson. A funeral service for Carolyn was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Rushford Lutheran Church, with the Reverend Steve Chellew officiating. Burial took place in the Rushford Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation was 4-8 p.m. on Friday at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the Church. Jane Johnson Jane Olstad Johnson, 66, of Wabasha, Minn., passed away the evening of Monday, December 31, 2018. B o r n August 5, 1952, Jane grew up in L a ne s b or o, Jane Johnson Minn. She attended Lanesboro High School and Winona State University, where she received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education. On June 26, 1976, she married the love of her life, Randy Johnson, and together they raised three boys: Adam, Timothy and Michael. She proudly served her community as an educator for 44 years, including as a teacher and principal at Wabasha-Kellogg Public School District and Director of Curriculum at DoverEyota Public School District. She also was a talented musician, was active in her church, loved to trav-
el, and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents Neil and Marlice Olstad. Survived by her husband Randy, Wabasha; three sons: Adam (Amanda), Plymouth, Minn.; Timothy (Jennifer Bishop), Minneapolis, Minn.; and Michael (Kelsey), Madison, Wis.; grandson Henry; four siblings: Neil (Linda) Olstad, Burnsville, Minn.; Kristin Dennison, Northfield, Minn.; Paul (Kim) Olstad, Denver, Colo.; and Martha (Steven) Preus, Burnsville, Minn.; her step-mother, Ila Mae Olstad, Preston, Minn.; and many other relatives. Funeral services were held 11 a.m., Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Faith Lutheran Church in Wabasha. Visitation was Friday, January 4, 2019, from 4-8 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials can be directed to the American Association of University Women. Services entrusted to Abbott Funeral Home & Crematory, Wabasha, Minn. Words of sympathy or remembrance may be left at www.abbottfh.com. Rickey A. Neis Rickey A. Neis (Rick), 50, of Chatfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 29, 2018, at St. Marys Hospital, surrounded by family. Rick was born July Rickey A. Neis 17, 1968, to Ron and Rita (Niemeyer) Neis in Rochester, Minn. He attended Chosen Valley High School and graduated in 1986. Following graduation, he worked at Touhy Furniture, Andy’s Liquor, Chatfield Trucking, and Chatfield Lumber Yard, and at AFC/Strongwell in Chatfield, where he has worked from 1990 until present. On September 19, 1998, Rick married the love of his life, Kristie Bothun in Chatfield, where they have made their home together. They enjoyed car rides, trips up north to go fishing, trips to Las Vegas and Laughlin, and just being together. Rick treasured spending See OBITUARIES Page 9
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time with his daughter Kyndra. Together they enjoyed going to races every weekend, deer hunting every November, and going to her house just to hang out with her and Dan, and his favorite grand puppy Holley. Rick is survived by his wife Kristie, daughter Kyndra (Dan Guttormson), mother Rita Kohlmeyer of Fountain, dad Ron Sr. and stepmother Eloise Neis of Spring Valley; three brothers: Ronnie of Queen Creek Ariz.; Randall (Mandy) of Phoenix Ariz.; Russ (Molly) of Eagan, nieces and a nephew, and many uncles and aunts. He is preceded in death by his grandparents and a stepfather, Roland Kohlmeyer. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Friday, January 4, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield, with Father Edward McGrath officiating. Visitation was Thursday, January 3, from 4-7 p.m. at the church, and one prior to the service on Friday morning. A private burial will take place in the spring. In lieu of flowers please send memorials to the family. Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the Neis family with arrangements. To share a condolence with the family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes. com. Margaret “Peggi” Jean (Schueler) Redalen Margaret “Peggi” Jean (Schueler) Redalen, age 65, passed away peacefully December 27, 2018. She was born February 4, 1953, to Elmer and Margaret (McGregor) Margaret Schueler, the “Peggi” Jean third of five (Schueler) children and Redalen grew up in Rush Creek Valley. On August 21, 1971, she married Steven Redalen, of Lanesboro, after a courtship which included making eyes at each other in the record shop, flirting at the county fair, and many trips between their homes. She had wanted many children, but after Aaron and Kirsten, she quit. Thankfully, her brood expanded with the addition of daughter-in-law Michele, son-in-
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law Joel, and the loves of her life - her grandchildren Evin, Lauren, Emma, Alex, Logan, Charlie, Ada, Kathleen, and Emelia. Nana was the source of all things wonderful and the kids adored her for it. Peggi was extraordinary. Everyone says that of their loved one, but there is no other word that sums up the volume of gifts she bestowed upon this world and the lives which she touched. She wore her heart on her sleeve and cared deeply for animals, the natural world, and people she knew and those she’d never met. Nearly as important as her faith and family was Peggi’s love for her Scottish heritage. She was a daughter of the Clan McGregor and fiercely proud of it. She was reserved, much like her beloved father, preferring the solitude of walking the woods, sneaking up on morels, and mentally cataloguing every plant, bird, and animal she could. Let it also be clarified that Peggi was not stubborn. She was determined. Her humor was well-known and dry. Peggi had an impeccable eye for design and art and loved collecting pieces, particularly pottery, She also treasured collecting rocks and sea glass. Landscape design and gardening were intertwined as both profession and hobby. Peggi loved lists and telling people to watch out for deer. While it’s the Minnesotan way for saying, “I love you,” it could have been that she just really loved her deer. Her woods in the valley, situated on Schueler Creek, was her place of peace and she captured it in frequent photographs, right down to the shadows of the anemones. The beaches of the Pacific, along the northern California coast, were a place of tranquility for her. Peggi is survived by her husband Steve, son Aaron (Michele) Redalen, daughter Kirsten (Joel) Zoellner, grandchildren, German son Paul Viehauser, her mother Margie Schueler, and siblings Sharon (Wayne) Woxland, Marlene (Ken Fordahl) Schueler, Karl Schueler, and David (Holly) Schueler. She was preceded in death by her father, Elmer. A private family burial was held at Oakwood Sherwood Cemetery in Rushford, Minn., on Saturday, December 29, 2018. A Celebration of Life was held Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at Root River Community Church in Rushford, Minn. Hoff Funeral Home - Rushford assisted the
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Monday, January 7, 2019 family with arrangements. Francis Odell Van Gundy Francis Odell Van Gundy, 86, of Houston, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Mayo Health SystemsFr a nc i s c a n Healthcare. Francis was born July 14, 1932, in Mound Prai- Francis Odell rie Township Van Gundy to Carl and Luellen (Olson) Van Gundy. He attended country school in Paradise and Mound Prairie and eventually, Houston High School. At age 13 he went to work for various farmers in the area while attending school. He served in the United States Air Force from 1952-1956, during the Korean Conflict, serving for a year in Korea. On June 16, 1955, he married Shirley Stelplugh at Looney Valley Lutheran Church. They farmed for eight years in Wiscoy Valley. Francis then began his career with MoorMan’s as a feed salesman and district manager, where he remained for 30 years. In retirement, he was a substitute bus driver for the Houston School District and drove tour bus for Ready Bus Line, which he said was his dream job. Francis was a dedicated member of the Houston Ambulance for many years and served on other local boards such as the Houston Hoedown Board, Valley View Nursing Home and Foundation Boards and the Houston Athletic Boosters. Francis was a faithful member of Looney Valley Lutheran Church, sang in the choir, served on the church council and was a member of the men’s group. He is survived by his wife Shirley; children: Lisa (Brian) Jerviss of Hokah, Peter Van Gundy of Houston, Susan Ridenour of Maryland and Heidi (Peter) Schaffer of Hokah; grandchildren: Eric (Meghann) Jerviss, Luke Jerviss, Chad (Jessica Lerch) Ridenour, Spencer Schaffer and Sophie Schaffer; great-grandchildren Carson, Emmett, Claire, Molly and one more on the way; brothers and sisters: Lois Quillin, Wesley (Dorothy) Van Gundy, J.C. (Donna) Van Gundy, Robert (Laurel) Van Gundy, Allen Van Gundy, Judy (Steve) Mrachek and Larry (Patty) Van Gundy; sister-in-law Dolores Van Gundy, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Harold and Donald; two sistersin-law, LaVon Van Gundy and Loretta Van Gundy. Memorial service was held 2 p.m., Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Looney Valley Lutheran Church. Visitation was 4-8 p.m., Friday at Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service - Houston and one hour prior to the service at church. Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service assisted the family with arrangements. Please share a memory of Francis, sign his online guestbook and view his video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.
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Specialty Crop Research and Development Grants available
Applications due by March 7, 2019 at 4 p.m. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is encouraging organizations that benefit Minnesota fruit, vegetable, and other specialty crop producers to apply for Specialty Crop Block Grants (SCBG) to help increase the competitiveness of their crops in local, regional or global markets. Applications are due by 4 p.m. Central Time on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Grant projects can begin as early as November 1, 2019, and can take up to two-and-a-half years to complete. Examples of projects include research on a disease or pest affecting a specialty crop, improving a distribution system, development of improved plant varieties, technical assistance to producers to increase profitability, and producer education on compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act requirements. “Interest in passive solar Deep Winter Greenhouses (DWG) are growing among Minnesota farmers. The University of Minnesota’s Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP) have worked with pioneering DWG producers and University experts to develop an improved publicly available DWG prototype design and lead production workshops for interested growers,” said David Schweser. “Cost of construction is still their main barrier to beginning a winter production enterprise. With SCBG funding, the RSDP will lead a new project to develop a new, more affordable, DWG design to reduce barriers to entry for small and medium sized farms.” The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
defines specialty crops as fruits and vegetables, dried fruits, tree nuts, horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture and processed products with 50% or more specialty crop content by weight. Nonprofit organizations, producer organizations, government agencies, universities, and other organizations involved in research, education, or market development of specialty crops are eligible/encouraged to apply. Eligible project costs include personnel, consultant and subcontractor services, supplies and materials, travel, equipment rental, special purpose equipment, and other costs necessary for completion of the project. Funding for these grants is through the USDA from the Farm Bill. Approximately $1.1 million is available for grants that range from $10,000 to $100,000. Grant applications are submitted through our online application system. Additional information, including the Request for Proposal, funding priorities, questions and answers, and previously funded project summaries can be accessed from the Specialty Crop Grant website, www. mda.state.mn.us/business-devloans-grants/specialty-cropblock-grant. Proposals that are approved by the MDA will be notified in April and included in MDA’s application to the USDA for a Specialty Crop Block Grant in May 2019.
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org. Grants were awarded to each of the following nonprofit orgaauthority for local/regional nizations and schools, listed by arts producing and sponsor- county: Dodge County ing organizations and disburses funds allocated for this pur- • Mantorville Art Guild pose by the Minnesota State received a $4,000 General Legislature. The SEMAC Operating Support grant for region includes the counties administrative expenses. Fillmore County of Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, • Chatfield Brass Band Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Waba- received a $3,000 Small Towns/ Rural Areas grant for Chatfield sha, and Winona. For information about the “Music in the Park” summer grant application process, eli- concerts. gibility, or grant writing assis- • Chatfield Center for the tance, contact the SEMAC Arts received a $3,000 Small office at 2778 D Commerce Towns/Rural Areas grant for administrative Dr. NW, Rochester, Minn. production 55901 or call (507) 281-4848. expenses 2019 and a $4,000 Information may also be found General Operating Support on our website at www.semac. grant for staffing and salaries. • Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center received a $10,000 Arts and Cultural Heritage grant for 2019 Stringwood Chamber Music Festival. • Lanesboro Arts Center received a $10,000 Arts and Cultural Heritage grant for visual and performing artist engagement program. Freeborn County t e Stre • Albert Lea Community Band received a $4,000 General Operating Support grant for staffing and salaries. • Albert Lea Community Theatre received a $3,000 Presenter/Production Assistance grant for Summer Musical State Fair.
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2019 Teacher of The Year? Teachers have a very challenging and important job, shaping the minds of our future generations. Teacher Appreciation Day is May 7, 2019, and our team at the Fillmore County Journal will be working with all of the school districts in Fillmore County to recognize all teachers for their service. The Fillmore County Journal will be recognizing one special educator in Fillmore County who has gone above and beyond the call of duty, engaged students with innovative teaching methods, and helped students achieve a high level of academic success. To nominate a teacher, please fill out the for m below. All nominations are due at the Fillmore County Jour nal office, 136 St. Anthony Street S, P.O. Box 496, Preston, Minn. 55965 by noon on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Please be sure to include as many details as possible with your nomination, and feel free to include additional documents if you need more space to express support for your nominee. Call 507-765-2151 with questions regarding nominations. The Teacher of the Year will be recognized in the May 6, 2019 issue of the Fillmore County Journal, following an award presentation sponsored by Drury's Furniture Store, Har mony Foods, Preston Foods, Rushford Foods, and Ody’s Country Meats & Catering.
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$3,000 Small Towns/Rural Areas grant for SEMBA 2019 May Bluegrass Festival. Mower County • Austin Area Commission for the Arts received a $5,500 Arts and Cultural Heritage grant for Kids Visual Arts Education 2019. • Austin Community Band received a $3,000 Presenter/ Production Assistance grant for summer concerts in the park. • Austin Symphony Orchestra received a $3,000 Presenter/ Production Assistance grant for Celebrate Tony Ross. • Matchbox Children’s Theatre received a $3,000 Presenter/Production Assistance grant for February play Snow White; The Queen’s Fair Daughter, and a $4,000 General Operating Support grant for facilities and maintenance. • Summerset Community Theatre received a $10,000 Arts and Cultural Heritage grant for Season 52 - The Little Mermaid and Mamma Mia! Olmsted County • Art4Trails received a
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tury High School. • Mayo High School received a $3,000 School Residency grant for jazz workshop, residency and concert. • Rochester Chamber Music Society received a $3,000 Presenter/Production Assistance grant for three concerts by RCMS. • Rochester Community Band received a $4,000 General Operating Support grant for staffing and salaries. • Rochester Dance Company received a $4,000 General Operating Support grant for staffing and salaries. • Rochester International Film Group received a $3,000 Presenter/Production Assistance grant for 24th Annual Rochester International Film Festival. • Rochester Male Chorus received a $4,000 General Operating Support grant for staffing and salaries and a $10,000 Arts and Cultural Heritage grant for RMC and Minnesota Boys’ Choir Join Voices. • Rochester Music Guild received a $10,000 Arts and Cultural Heritage grant for the RMG 55th Scholarship Competition. • Rochester Repertory Theatre Company received a $4,000 General Operating Support grant for staffing and salaries and a $10,000 Arts and Cultural Heritage grant for Rep Project Rights and Royalties 2019. • Rochester Symphony received a $10,000 Arts and Cultural Heritage grant for Concert for Area Fourth Grade Students. • Southeastern Minnesota Suzuki Association received a $3,000 Presenter/Production Assistance grant for music workshops and ensemble compositions. • Southeastern Minnesota Youth Orchestras received a $4,000 General Operating Support grant for staffing and salaries and a $300 Opportunity grant for String Workshop
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Eidolon Rural Library Residency/Tour. Winona County • Bluff Country Studio Art Tour received a $3,000 Presenter/Production Assistance grant for Bluff Country Studio Art Tour 2019. • Frozen River Film Festival received a $10,000 Arts and Cultural Heritage grant for FRFF Marketing Assistance. • Great River Shakespeare Festival received a $10,000 Arts and Cultural Heritage grant for Concerts on the Green Series 2019. • Lewiston-Altura Public Schools received a $3,000 School Residency grant for Harmony Bridge at LewistonAltura High School. • Minnesota Marine Art Museum received a $10,000 Arts and Cultural Heritage grant for Alec Soth: Sleeping by the Mississippi. • St, Charles Public Schools received a $3,000 School Residency grant for Drawing Part 2 with Mrs G. at St Charles Elementary School. • Winona Public Schools received a $3,000 School Residency grant for Latin American Folk Tales at Jefferson Elementary School. • Winona State University College of Education received a $3,000 Presenter/Production Assistance grant for Young Writers Conference 2019. • Winona Symphony Orchestra received a $10,000 Arts and Cultural Heritage grant for 2019 Winona Area Children’s Concert.
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Store Brand Ground Pork & Sausage
1
$ 99
LB. Pail • Limit 1
Kemps Ice Cream Pails
4
$
Blueberries
3
$
49
Rotel Tomatoes
99
¢
10.5-12 Oz. • Selected
General Mills Selected Cereal
1
$ 99
Must use digital app
each
4.7-8.7 Oz. • Selected
10 Oz.
99
Hamburger, Chicken or Tuna Helper
99
¢
6.9-10.9 Oz. • Selected
Totino’s Party Pizza or Pizza Rolls
99
¢
6-8.75 Oz.
Chex Mix, Bugles, or Gardettos
99
¢
MEAT
Storebrand Snack Sticks...................................
16 Oz. • Selected
Chairman’s Reserve Chuck Steak $ 29
Chairman’s Reserve Chuck Roast $ 99
PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS
3 Lb.
16 Oz. • Selected
2 Lb.
Chairman’s Reserve Ribeye Steak $ 49
PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS
23 Oz. • Selected
Boneless
Boneless
PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS
3 Storebrand Pit Smoked Natural Casing $ 99 Sausage.............................................................. 5 $ 99 Smithfield Marinated Pork Sirloin Roast............. 3 $ 99 Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage..........................2 $ 99 Schweigert Ring Bologna................................... 2 Schweigert Chicken Nuggets, Strips, $ 99 or Patties............................................................... 4 Oscar Mayer Chopped Ham, Turkey, 2/$ or Chicken Lunchmeats........................................ 4 $ 99 Old Wisconsin Summer Sausage....................... 5 3/$ Oscar Mayer Sliced Bologna or Cotto Salami....... 5 $ 99 Simply Mashed Potato Side Dishes.................... 2 10/$ Banquet Brown and Serve Sausage....................10 10/$ El Monterey Burritos or Chimichangas............... 10 10/$ Cacique Chorizo............................................. 10 $ 89 Hormel Pepperoni................................................1 $ 99 Bob Evans Gravy & Biscuit................................ 2 Johnsonville Chicken, Smoked Sausage $ 29 or Brats................................................................ 3 $ 49 Hillshire Farms Thin Lunchmeats....................... 3 $ 99 Hart Asian Chicken.......................................... 4 $ 69 Farmland Bacon................................................ 4 $ 99 Hormel Smoked Porkchops............................... 4 $ 99 Best Choice Chicken Wings............................. 7 $ 49 Van De Kamp Fish Fillet or Sticks..................... 5 $ 99 Tyson Chicken Breast........................................ 6 $ 99
7 Oz. • Selected
14 Oz. • Selected
26-32 Oz. • Selected
14-16 Oz. • Selected
Boneless
Chairman’s Reserve Ball Tip Steak $ 99
PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS
10 Lb.
20 Oz. • Selected
4 Lb.
12 Oz. • Selected
24 Oz. • Selected
Boneless
Boneless
80% Lean Ground Beef $ 69
2
Lb.
Chicken Thighs $ 69
1
Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks ¢
Pork Cube Steak or Cutlets $ 29
Lb.
2
89 Lb.
9 Oz. • Selected
3.5 Oz. • Selected
Boneless/Skinless
Family Pack
9 Oz. • Selected
1 Lb.
3
Family Pack
6.4 Oz. • Selected
Pork Sirloin Chops $ 79
Chairman’s Reserve Cube Steak,Beef Stew or Stir Fry Meat $ 99 Lb.
PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS
Lb.
DELI/Bakery
Chicken Breast Tenders $ 49
2
13.5 Oz. • Selected
12-14 Oz. • Selected
Lb.
8-9 Oz. • Selected
Store Brand 85% Lean Ground Beef Patties $ 99
2 Lb. $ 99 $ 49 Kretschmar Virginia Honey Ham.................... 4 Lb. Flat-Out Bread.................................................. 2 $ 99 Hormel Thuringer.............................................. 6 Lb. Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges....................$299 $ 49 $ 99 Olson Angel Food Bar.................................... 2 Rich’s Chocolate Eclairs................................. 3 $ 99 Reser Gelatin Rings....................................... 2
3 Lb. • Selected
6 Oz. • Selected
18.1 - 22.98 Oz. • Selected
4 Ct. • Selected
2.5 Lb. • Selected • Boneless/Skinless
20-24 Oz. • Selected
Pork Shoulder Roast $ 59
PRODUCE
1
Honeycrisp Apples $ 79
1
16 Oz. • Selected
15 Oz. • Selected • Bone-In
8.5-11.2 Oz. • Selected
11 Oz. • Selected
32 Oz. • Selected
2
Broccoli $ 49
2
Each
Dole Selected Salads $ 49
2
3
1
$ 29
Mangoes............
1 Lb.
5 Lb.
Baby Carrots ¢
Red or Gold Potatoes 2/$
99
4
Each
Avocado.........
89
¢
8 OZ.
3
$ 99
5-12 Oz. • Selected
Braeburn, Fuji, Gala, or Red Delicious Apples $ 99
Lb.
Red Grapefruit
Navel Oranges $ 99
Each
Lb.
5 Lb.
3 Lb. Bag • Selected
89
1
4 Lb. • Selected
Lb.
Red or White Onions ¢
Lb.
Pork Shoulder Steak $ 79
1
$ 89
White Sliced or Whole Mushrooms......
Each
89¢
Green Bell Peppers...
Grocery 18-19 Oz. • Selected
24 Oz. • Selected
24 Oz. • Selected
Progresso Traditional, Rich & Hearty, or Light Soup
Hunt’s Pasta Sauce
99
¢
Aunt Jemima Syrup
2
$ 99
1
$ 49
12-16 Oz. • Selected
32 Oz. • Selected
9-16 Oz. • Selected
Creamette Pasta Noodles
Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix
Nabisco Saltines
99
2
¢
2
$ 49
$ 79
18.5-19 Oz. • Selected
10.5 Oz.• Selected
5-6 Ct. • Selected
Progresso Classics Soup ¢
Campbell’s Condensed Soups ¢
Nature Valley or Fiber One Granola Bars 2/$
99
99
14.5-15 Oz. • Selected
Hunt’s Tomatoes, Sauce, or Paste ¢
4
8 Ct. • Selected
4-5.7 Oz. • Selected
Kellogg’s Pop Tarts $ 99
Knorr Pasta or Rice Sides ¢
1
99
99
5.7-6.9 Oz. • Selected
10.8-13.1 Oz. • Selected
13-16.3 Oz. • Selected
Zatarain’s Rice Mix ¢
Kellogg’s Special K Cereal $ 99
Peter Pan Peanut Butter $ 49
99
1
2
15-24 Oz. • Selected
6-12 Ct. • Selected
9.5-13 Oz.• Selected
Rinaldi Pasta Sauce $ 69
Quaker Instant Oatmeal $ 99
Nabisco Chips Ahoy! Cookies $ 49
1
2
2
$ 49 2 2 99 $ 49 $ 99 $ 49 Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts....................... 3 Capri Sun Juice Drinks....................................1 MIO or Crystal Light Liquid Drink Mix........... 2 ¢ $ 69 Spaghetti-O’s.............................................. 99 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, Gushers, Fruit Roll-Up, or Fruit-By-The-Foot............................................ 1 $ 99
5 Ct. • Selected
17.5-18 Oz. • Selected
Nature Valley Protein Bars............................
Kraft BBQ Sauce..........................................
16 Oz.• Selected
1.62 Oz.• Selected
15.6 Oz. • Selected
5-8 Oz. or 6-10 Ct. • Selected
¢
8.1-10 Oz. • Selected
Nabisco Teddy Grahams or Toasted Chips.... 10 Ct. • Selected
General Merchandise 16.2-19.4 Oz. • Selected
6-12 Roll • Selected
48-64 Ct. • Selected • Cube
Charmin Essentials Bath Tissue or Bounty Paper Towels $ 49
Puffs Facial Tissue ¢
Dawn Dish Liquid $ 49
99
2
24-48 Ct. • Selected
5
4
$ 49
Ziploc Storage or Freezer Bags.......................
FROZEN
Dairy
11.7 Oz. • Selected
10 Ct. • Selected
64 Oz. • Selected
8 Ct. • Selected
Sunny Delight $ 49
Coffee-Mate Creamer $ 99
4
1
1
48 Oz. • Selected
Kemps Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt $ 49
6-8 Oz. • Selected
Crystal Farms Shreds or Chunk Cheese $ 29
3
2
3 Oz. • Selected
12 Ct. or 54-56 Oz. • Selected
Kemps Ice Cream, Sherbet, or Sandwiches $ 99
2
8 Kemps Ice Cream Pails........................................................... 5 $ 49 Marie Callender’s Dinners or Pot Pies.................................... 2 $ 49 Kemps Jr. Pops......................................................................... 2 $ 99 Totino’s Pizza Rolls.................................................................... 5 $ 49 Banquet Boneless Chicken..................................................... 4 ¢ Banquet Basics Meals, Pot Pies, or Fruit Pies........................ 99
2/$ 88 $ 99
12 Inch • Selected
Bellatoria or Real’za Pizzas....................................................
1 Kraft Grated Parmesan.................$379 $ 99 ¢ Just Crack an Egg......................... 1 Blue Bonnet Quarters.................. 99 $ 99 Simply Orange Juice.................... 2 $ 99 Pillsbury Crescents, Pizza Crust, or Cinnamon Rolls............................................ 1 $ 49 Pillsbury Pie Crusts or Ready-to-Bake Cookies.................................................... 2 $ 99
8 Ct. • Selected
Yoplait Go-Gurt.............................
1
2
16 Oz. • Selected
Yoplait Yogurt $ 79
Pillsbury Toaster Strudels $ 69
Eggo Waffles or Pancakes $ 49
132 Oz. • Selected
8 Oz. • Selected
10.5-15 Oz. • Selected
16 Oz. • Selected
12 Ct. • Selected
52 Oz. • Selected
90 Ct. • Selected
8-13.9 Oz. • Selected
24-32 Oz. • Selected
12-16.5 Oz. • Selected
3.2 - 7 Oz. • Selected
BEVERAGES & Snacks 12 Oz. 8 pk. • Selected
Coca Cola Products 3/$
Pepsi & Mountain Dew Products 4/$
11
Dasani Sparkling Water $ 99
Coca Cola Products 3/$
13
13
.5 Liter 6 Pack • Selected
12 Oz. 8 Pk. • Selected
12 Pk. • Selected
7.5 Oz. 6Pk. • Selected
Pepsi & Mountain Dew Products 2/$
5
Rushford Foods • Harmony Foods • Preston Foods www.rushfordfoods.com
2
2 Liter • Selected
Pepsi & Mountain Dew Products 2/$
3
• WIC Accepted • Gift Certificates
We reserve the right to limit quantities • Not responsible for graphic or typographical errors
2 Ltr. • Selected
7-Up Bottling Company 4/$
6 Pk • Selected
Lipton Pure Leaf Tea $ 99
4
• Minnesota EBT Cards Accepted
• We Accept:
5
9.25-10.5 Oz. • Selected
Frito-Lay Doritos 2/$
5
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, January 7, 2019
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Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation awards $33,900 in grants Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) approved four Economic Development grants totaling $33,900 to organizations that participated in a “Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem” event earlier this year. The goal of the grant is to fund projects that support the development of entrepreneurial cultures in communities that are in SMIF’s 20-county region. Funding was awarded to the following organizations: • $5,000 to the City of Spring Grove for the Imagine Spring Grove Entrepreneur Toolkit and accompanying programming to equip entrepreneurs with the resources and information they need to address common business challenges, such as start-up procedures, financial management, succession planning and more. This grant will leverage the momentum started by Spring Grove’s participation in SMIF’s Rural Entrepreneurial Ventures (REV) program. • $8,900 to Community and Economic Development Associates for the Bluff Country
Collaborative – Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative which engages youth in meaningful exploration of entrepreneurial career opportunities in Houston, Fillmore and Winona Counties. This initiative will inspire youth to explore entrepreneurship as a viable career option, providing access to educational opportunities both in and outside of the classroom. • $10,000 to the Development Corporation of Austin (DCA) for the Austin Food & Beverage Co-Manufacturing Feasibility Study. In partnership with Riverland Community College - Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, DCA will conduct an assessment of manufacturers, food industry experts and food entrepreneurs of gaps and needs to support scale-up-ready businesses. • $10,000 to Minnesota State University, Mankato for the Extension of the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem workshop. A pilot collaboration between Rochester’s Destination Medical Center and Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Center
for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, this high-quality design workshop will equip college students to develop solutions to real world problems with the goal of growing a culture of entrepreneurship by sparking innovative projects. “We are excited to fund these new initiatives to support the growth of entrepreneurship in our region,” said Pam Bishop, vice president of Economic Development at SMIF. “Thanks to these organizations, southern Minnesota continues to be innovative in its approach to economic development.” Additional funding for economic development projects is available. To inquire about this grant program, contact Pam Bishop at (507) 214-7013 or pamb@smifoundation.org. For information about SMIF’s other grant programs, contact Jennifer Heien, Grants Coordinator, at (507) 214-7040 or
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Funding Generations of Success
jenniferh@smifoundation.org. About Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), a donorsupported foundation, invests for economic growth in the 20 counties of south central and southeastern Minnesota. The Foundation
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The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week.
Otto Bremer Trust makes 149 investments totaling $10.3 million More than $1.4 million awarded to 16 organizations in southeastern Minnesota The Otto Bremer Trust has awarded $10,296,101 in grants as part of its most recent grantmaking cycle. “Being responsive to community needs has been a hallmark of OBT, and this round of investments exemplifies that commitment,” said Charlotte Johnson, co-CEO and trustee, Otto Bremer Trust. “Whether providing children’s dental care, job skills training, hunger relief, or supporting tribal populations, we are energized by the programs and organizations impacting the lives of people across the region.” The Otto Bremer Trust, based
in St. Paul, Minn., is a private charitable trust established in 1944 by founder Otto Bremer, a successful banker and community business leader. OBT owns 92% of Bremer Bank and also manages a diversified investment portfolio. The mission of OBT is to invest in people, places, and opportunities in the Upper Midwest. Since its inception, OBT has invested more than $650 million in organizations throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, and western Wisconsin. Visit ottobremer.org. A list of grants awarded to organizations in southeastern
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Minnesota is included below. For a complete list of grants, review the full release on our website. • Austin Public School District 492, Austin, Minn., $30,000. To pilot the utilization of neuro-mindset curriculum to address retention and goal attainment with adult basic education learners. • Channel One, Inc., Rochester, Minn., $150,000. For general operations to provide hunger relief programs and food support in southeastern Minnesota and La Crosse County, Wis. • Engage Winona, Winona, Minn., $20,000. For general operations to build, energize, and sustain a collaborative, inclusive greater Winona community through community planning and convening. • Family Service Rochester, Inc., Rochester, Minn., $100,000. For support of the Clinical Academy to attract and increase the capacity and competency of mental health professionals to work in and serve southeastern Minnesota communities. • First Homes Properties, Rochester, Minn., $30,000. For general operations to develop capacity for leadership in affordable workforce housing development for low- to moderate-
income families in the greater Rochester area. • Hospitality House of Owatonna, Owatonna, Minn., $50,000. For general operations to provide temporary housing and other opportunities for homeless men to achieve selfsustainability. • Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association of SE Minnesota, Inc., Rochester, Minn., $100,000. For general operations to provide services to immigrants and refugees in southeastern Minnesota. • Jeremiah Program, Minneapolis, Minn., $475,000. For general operations and capital support to increase social and economic mobility among families headed by low-income single mothers in southeastern Minnesota. • Legal Assistance of Olmsted County, Rochester, Minn., $35,000. For general operations to provide free civil legal services to low-income residents in Olmsted County. • Let’s Smile, Inc., Owatonna, Minn., $15,000. For general operations to improve access to oral health care, increase oral health literacy, and raise awareness about the importance of oral health’s impact on overall health. • Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South
Dakota, Saint Paul, Minn., $75,000. To provide reproductive health education programs and outreach to young people and community members in Rochester and Mankato. • Saint Anne of Winona, Winona, Minn., $40,000. To pilot and implement the Embodied Labs Virtual Reality educational program, which builds empathy among caregivers serving individuals living with Alzheimer’s diseases or related disorders. • Semcac, Inc., Rushford, Minn., $50,000. To provide emergency financial assistance to low-income households in Mower, Houston, Steele, Winona, and Dodge counties. • Three Rivers Community Action, Inc., Zumbrota, Minn., $65,000. To provide comprehensive homeownership counseling, financial coaching, and resources to emerging markets households throughout southeastern Minnesota. • Winona Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Winona, Minn., $75,000. For support of the REACH program, which provides opportunities for high school students to take part in immersion experiences that focus on workplace preparedness. • Zumbro Valley Health Center, Rochester, Minn., $100,000. For support of the metabolic clinic that engages patients with co-morbid or complex conditions in long-term medical care.
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Avery Davis Age 1 • Good Thunder
Christian M. Mast Age 12 • Canton
Clarie E. H. Age 7 • Harmony
Cora S. Slabaugh Age 7 • Lanesboro
Daniel A. Gingerich Age 7 • Lanesboro
Devin Rhodes Age 5 • Mantorville
Dorothy Slabaugh Age 8 • Lanesboro
Dorothy M. H. Age 10 • Harmony
Eli Slabaugh Age 4 • Canton
Eli D. Hershberger Age 9 • Canton
Emma P. Hershberger Age 5 • Canton
Ervin Junior & Elizabeth Age 2 & 6 • Mabel
Ezra E. Swartzentruber Age 11 • Canton
Fannie D. Hershberger Age 10 • Harmony
Harvey D. Hershberger Age 6 • Harmony
Harvey E. Hershberger Age 11 • Lanesboro
Jacob S. Swartzentruber Age 11 • Harmony
Libby Austin Age 5 • Mabel
Lydiann D. Hershberger Age 5 • Harmony
Menno P. Hershberger Age 3 • Canton
Naomi Age 5 • Harmony
Rachel Gulbranson Age 10 • Preston
Rachel Hershberger Age 5 • Lanesboro
Raymond J. Slabaugh Age 5 • Lanesboro
Royal J. Miller Age 5 • Harmony
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Tori Rhodes Age 2 1/2 • Mantorville
Zane Davis Age 3 • Good Thunder
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, January 7, 2019
Fillmore County Police Reports Chatfield Police Department Micah Lee Marshall, 25, Minneapolis, Minn.; 9/29/2018, Speeding (38/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Brayan Leonel ZapataBanda, 20, Plainview, Minn.; 10/21/2018, Driving After Cancellation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Ann Margaret Anderson, 56, Bagley, Minn.; 10/10/2018, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Rajiv Balasubramanian, 27, Woodbury, Minn.; 12/9/2018, Driving After Cancellation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Brent Scott Erickson, 25, Ostrander, Minn.; 10/17/2018, 5th Degree Assault/Harm, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 12/18/2019), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay for one year). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (12/18/2018): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/ treatment, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/ controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores - under direction of DFO, Submit to Chemical Testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation
officer, No assault, aggressive, threatening, assaultive, or disorderly behaviors, No contact with victim C.H., Anger management if probation deems necessary. Brandon James Wesley Lastine, 31, Fairmont, Minn.; 6/6/2018, Domestic Assault Commit an Act with Intent to Cause Fear in Another of Immediate Bodily Harm or Death, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Local Confinement - 365 days. Credit for time served: 117 days. Defendant may be released directly to inpatient treatment once a bed becomes available; if defendant satisfactorily completes the inpatient treatment, he will get day-forday credit towards his jail term; if defendant does not satisfactorily complete or absconds from treatment, he is to report back to jail to complete his jail term; if defendant successfully completes treatment and is referred to a halfway house, he will be given two for one jail credit only if he satisfactorily completes the program; if defendant does not complete the program, or in the event his time in treatment or aftercare does not complete his jail sentence, he is to report back to jail to complete his jail term. Cody John Prigge, 23, Rushford, Minn.; 8/15/2018, Careless Driving, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 12/17/2019), Total Fees $422.18 (including $32.18 in restitution). Unsupervised probation for one year - Conditions (12/17/2018): Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Follow recommendations of evaluation, Pay restitution before fines, fees and surcharges.
Lawrence George Sabelka, 71, Decorah, Iowa; 12/14/2018, Exceed Limit 30 mph - Urban District (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Crystal Dawn Scrabeck, 39, Canton, Minn.; 10/2/2018, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. MN Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division Martin Laurence Cole, 50, Cologne, Minn.; 12/4/2018, Illegally Tag a Buck (Hunting Party) in Series 300 Deer Permit Area, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Anthony Lee Compton, 42, Oakdale, Minn.; 11/12/2018, Discharge Firearm/Bow - Public Highway, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. MN State Patrol – Rochester Valeria Clark, 25, Marion, Iowa; 10/7/2018, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Jerrod Jerome Lund, 35, Lime Springs, Iowa; 11/20/2018, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Donald Gene Mickelson, 65, Lanesboro, Minn.; 11/20/2018, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Irene Nikolayev, 38, Sacramento, Calif.; 11/4/2018, Duty to Drive With Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Kristina Dachelle Youngquist, 27, Prairie Du Chien, Wis.; 9/20/2018, Speeding (69/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $170. 9/30/2018, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200. Preston Police Department Erica Paige Murray, 28, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 12/7/2018, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week.
Ask a Trooper By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: I have noticed cars that can’t be seen in the day when they fail to turn on their lights when it is snowing, raining or foggy. Can Sgt. Troy H. you please Christianson explain how dangerous it can be and what the law is that covers this? Answer: Minnesota law states that every vehicle on a roadway shall display lighted headlamps, lighted tail lamps, and illuminating devices from sunset to sunrise. The law also applies when it’s raining, snowing, sleeting, or hailing and at any time when visibility is impaired by weather or insufficient light, at a distance of 500 feet ahead. During the recent snow event, I noticed many vehicles without their lights on during the heavy snowfall. This can create a very dangerous situation, especially when visibility is reduced. Being seen can help reduce your chances of being involved in a crash. Basic automatic headlights work through sensors which detect the amount of light outside. These sensors are located on the dash of the vehicle. The headlights turn on when the sensors detect a certain level of darkness or the level of ambient light. The problem can be the limitations to automatic headlights. Sometimes they do not turn on during heavy rain, snow or fog,
as the light sensor still detects light. Most vehicles retained the conventional headlight switches, which allow drivers to turn lights on or off to bypass the sensors. Many drivers fail to physically turn on their headlights, which will also activate the rear taillights and marker lights. Drivers might assume the sensors will activate all of the vehicle’s lights in reduced visibilities, but that is not always the case. If your wipers need to be on, you should also turn on your headlights, taillights and marker lights. When lights are required, manually turn on your headlights to know that all your lights will be on. Also, make it a habit to check your lights often to ensure they are properly working. You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and always drive sober. Help us drive Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901-5848. Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us.
Fillmore County District Court dant was allegedly stopped for expired tabs. It was then allegedly discovered the defendant’s license was Cancelled Inimical to Public Safety, a gross misdemeanor for which Morrow was placed under arrest. At the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office, 3.5 grams of methamphetamine were allegedly discovered on the defendant.
On December 21, Donald Wayne Morrow, 51, of LeRoy, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Morrow is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about December 20, the defen-
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22004 411TH AVE, LANESBORO 80-acre paradise • Walking Trails • Creek • Wildlife • A lot of tree value • Large 4 bedroom country home • 4 baths • Wood floors • Formal dining room Formal living room • Family room w/fireplace • Large office • Covered porch • Main floor master with bath • Steel siding • Lower level rough-in for 2 additional bedrooms • Outbuildings • Ideal for retreat, country B&B, weekend getaway or family residence • Unlimited possibilities
209 PRESTON ST. NW, PRESTON
2-story • 4 bedrooms • 2 baths • Wood floors throughout • High ceilings • Crown molding • Covered patio • Covered porch • Formal living room • Formal dining room • d/o • TV room • Original woodwork • Open staircase • Kitchen with center island • Large yard • Loaded with old world charm
101 CEDAR ST, FOUNTAIN 2-story home completely redone to the studs • 3 large bedrooms • 3 baths • Master bedroom with master bath and large walk-in closet New kitchen • Main floor laundry/mudroom • Open living room • Large entry • New deck • New stainless steel appliances • New plumbing and electric • New furnace and c/a • New windows • New insulation throughout • Large yard • Like new • Quick possession available
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2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, fishing, camping • Private • Ideal for house or cabin
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140 acres • Prime hunting ground • 63 acres tillable • 20 acres pasture • Building site with outbuildings • 1920 sq. ft. pole shed • Barn • Well
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Charming home in scenic Lanesboro • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Wood floors throughout home • Enclosed porch is perfect for an office • Formal living room & dining room Main floor laundry • Newer roof • Walking distance to school. Quick possession available.
7.5 acres • Additional 13 acres available • Charming country home (Crestwood Country Cabin) • Ideal for horse set up • Wood ceilings and walls • 3 Bedrooms • Main floor laundry • Open living and dining area • Steel roof • New windows • RV hook-ups • Loft area • Insulated 2+garage • Covered porch • Shed with country kitchen • Deck fire pit 14x30 storage shed • Great views • Close to town • Can be used as a rental property or personal home
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245 1st Ave SE, Harmony $159,900
Move right in! Meticulously maintained home full of original character. 3 bed, 2 bath w/ lots of living space. 2 car garage.
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309 N Locust St., Mabel
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340 US-52, Fountain $159,900 2 acres! 4 bed 2 bath rebuilt house. TWO 2 car garages.
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32505 Nordic Ct., Peterson
Excellent location w/ lots of space! 4 bedrooms, finished basement w/ family room & rec area. Main floor sun room. 3 car garage on acre lot.
280 2nd St. NE, Harmony $259,900
Park-like lot! 2 bedroom near trail & river. Storage shed.
$159,900 Charming house on large lot. Generous living space. 3 bed, 2 bath. 2 car garage w/ workshop.
32420 Garden Rd, Harmony $159,900 Private setting! Country home on 66 acres w/ outbuilding. Bring your animals!
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201 Washington St. NW, Preston
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Condo Living in Preston, Call for Details! 145 2nd Ave. SW, Harmony
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CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JORDAN TOWNSHIP! 154 Acres of bare land, (100 acres tillable, 40 acres pasture with spring, 14 acres woods/non-tillable). Possible building site. $885,000 $840,000 $750,000 WYKOFF â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Farm in Jordan Township â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 124 acres located in a beautiful valley with the Root River running through the property. Approximately 45 acres could be tillable with the balance being fenced pasture. Includes hay shed. $399,900
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80 ACRES $899,900 12738 MILL CREEK RD SE, CHATFIELD #5034287
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LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE PRESTON- FOUNTAIN TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 Separate-5 acre wooded building sites located just off the blacktop on County Road 117. Good access and excellent hunting. Combine both parcels. #4090298 & #4091939. $59,900 each. FOUNTAIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8.5 acre building site with a couple acres of tillable located off the county road high on the hill overlooking the valley. #4077950 $85,000 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 20 acre building site (5 tillable, balance woods) adjacent to state land. Blacktop road, great views, good access, new driveway, trails and tons of wildlife. #4085542 $149,900
LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 acres of woods with approximately 400â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of creek frontage and adjoins State land. Ideal for hunting, recreation or weekend getaway. Additional land available for building site. #4076539 $49,900 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $79,900 ST. CHARLES - Walkout lot (0.21 acres) with city utilities in established neighborhood. No Covenants. #4092674 $24,900
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PUBLIC NOTICES notice of hearing Please take notice that a Junenile Protection Petition to Transfer Permanent Legal and Physical Custody of the biological child of Logan Peterson and Samantha L. Peaslee was filed with the Fillmore County Juvenile Court on November 30, 2018. File 23-JV-18-798. Pursuant to law, Logan Peterson and Samantha L. Peaslee are parties to this proceeding. The Court has scheduled an Admit/Deny Hearing for January 28, 2019, at 9:00 a.m.; a Pre-trial hearing on February 4, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.; and an Adjudicatory Hearing on February 12, 2019, at 8:45 a.m. at the Fillmore County Courthouse, Preston, MN 55965. You are required to appear at the hearings on the dates and times above. If you fail to appear at the hearing, the hearing may take place in your absence, the Court may find you in contempt of court, or it may issue an Order granting the relief requested in the Petition, which may include Transfer of Permanent Legal and Physical Custody of your child to another Party. As a a party to this matter you have numerous rights and a responsibility, therefore, your presence at the hearing is required. James D. Attwood Filmore County Court Administrator Melissa Wassink Hammell Assistant Fillmore County Attorney P.O. Box 307 Preston, MN 55965 Publish 31,7,14 Vehicle Towing in Forestville Township Any vehicle stuck in the snow in a manner that does not allow snow removal equipment to pass on a Forestville Township road will be towed at the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expense after attempts are made to contact the owner. Lori Winter, Clerk Forestville Township Publish12/3, 1/7
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GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITY! Earn a good living while learning a new business - serving people in the Preston, MN area. Compensation is salary plus commission. Send resume to jellings@amfam.com at Jeffrey Ellingson Agency, Inc. h15TFN-o ATTENTION: The Preston Park Board is accepting applications for a SWIMMING POOL MANAGER for the 2019 season. This person must be available beginning in May through August. Salary is negotiable, depending upon experience. Some duties include: hiring of lifeguards, scheduling of pool staff, daily bank deposits, ordering of supplies & concessions, attendance at monthly Park Board meetings. Specific job description and applications are available at City Hall in Preston. Position will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to applications received by 4:30pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. h31,7-o
ATTENTION: The Preston Park Board is accepting applications for LIFEGUARDS for the 2019 Summer season (June-mid August). Lifeguards must be at least 15 years of age and are required to complete Lifeguard training along with the provided CPR/First Aid and orientation classes. Lifeguard training is paid for by the Park Board upon completion of an application and a commitment to work 40 hours per month in June & July and 20 hours in August. Another available option is to be certified as a WSI (must be at least 16 years of age) to teach swim lessons. WSI training is paid for by the Park Board upon commitment to working at least 30 hours as a WSI. Lifeguard wages start at $9.79 with additional wages for WSI when teaching lessons. Applications are available at Preston City Hall. Application deadline is Wednesday, January 16, 2019. h31,7-o LANESBORO FOOD SHOP is seeking night shift employees. Part-time, weeknights and every other weekend. Stop in for an application or call 507-467-2121 for more information. h17,24,31,7-o
Semcacâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Energy Programs are seeking electrical, appliance, and mechanical contractors. Work is performed in Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele, Olmsted and Winona counties. Contractors must have current bonds, licenses, insurance, and ability to complete all work in accordance with MN energy program policies, standards and requirements. Preference will be given to minority firms, women business enterprises and labor surplus area firms. If interested in an application, please visit our website www.semcac.org or contact Melissa Feine, Weatherization Program Coordinator at (507) 8648204. Applications must be received by February 4, 2019. Semcac is an EOE/ AA/ADA Compliance Organization. h7,14-o
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December saw Kingsland students compete in three Knowledge Bowl meets. December 11
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Four senior high students competed at a conference meet at Pacelli. These students are currently second in the conference standings.
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This is a time for you and your friends to get together with other players ages 16 and older for a Sunday night of great exercise! Come to the High School Gym in Spring Valley to enjoy the game of Volleyball!
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