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A regular meeting of the Ostrander City Council was held on January 2, with all members in attendance (DJ Start, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, newly hired City Clerk Wendy Brincks, outgoing City Clerk Christine Hyrkas, and Heidi Jones). City Attorney Jennifer Gumbel addressed the council with her ideas regarding how to deal with the issue of developing a Feed Lot ordinance, and related zoning. She suggested dealing with the issue in “two tiers” by first developing a Feed Lot ordinance, and then bringing the issue to the Zoning Board sometime after the February
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The Fountain City Council is holding a community meeting January 10 regarding proposed utility rate increases. At the January 3 council meeting, Councilors Chad Wangen, left, and Jim Schott poured over the possible rate adjustments. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner By K irsten Zoellner and an additional $20 base or more than doubling the currate for water. Total annual rent rate. These still leave the kirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com city expenses for 2016 were city noticeably in the red and The first meeting of the year $182,384. Water usage for the the last option was noted as for the Fountain council was year was 8,550,584 gallons, the break-even point; the point largely comprised of contin- with water usage per connec- at which the city isn’t losing ued discussion on proposed tion of 48,308 gallons or an money operating the utility. increases to the sewer/water average of 132 gallons per day. According to Hagemeier, an utility rates. A community “At a cost per thousand gallons, annual base rate of $86 per meeting to discuss the matter that’s $21.33 and you’re charg- connection, while reducing the and take public input is slated ing just $30 for 3,000 gallons. minimum gallons to 1,000, for Wednesday, January 9, at 7 I think you can see where we’re would see the see gaining just p.m., at the community cen- headed,” said Tim Hagemeier $280 per year in utility revin November. According to the enue. ter. In discussing the options, it analysis, the utility has a deficit City Clerk Rhonda Flattum appears there are more ques- of roughly $118,664, which was directed at the December tions than answers for the city. was also noted at the last city meeting to review the engineering costs related to sewer Tim Hagemeier, representative audit. MN Rural Water, presented Options originally pro- and water, to see if the rate scenarios to the council in posed included lowering the at which the city is in the November, but using current minimum usage from 3,000 black could be lowered due to calculations, the council was to 1,000 gallons per month. reduced engineering costs. The unable to determine possible Additionally, Hagemeier indi- costs have been unusually high cated three possibilities for the as the city worked to mainrate variations. Currently, properties are rate: continuing the annual tain compliance at the wastecharged a base rate of $30 per $30 base rate or increasing the 3,000 gallons for sewer service base rate to $50 or $75, nearly See FOUNTAIN MULLS Page 10
In 100% agreement, the homeowners on the gravel road stretch of Zenith Street presented a petition signed by each one of them to the Lanesboro City Council at their January 2, 2018, meeting. At the December 4 council meeting, Zenith Street resident Phil Dybing had asked the council to reconsider their decision not to pave the gravel section of the road. They advised him to collect signatures on a petition and return when he had done so. Dybing was accompanied at the January meeting by other residents from Zenith Street, all of whom voiced their desire to see the street paved. Dybing felt that doing so
would encourage people to build new homes on the road, increasing Lanesboro’s tax base. “Let’s get this done and maybe we can get a house or two out there,” Council member Tom Smith stressed. Council member Marge Drake agreed. “I think we definitely need to expand our tax base,” she said. Council member Jason Resseman wasn’t so sure, pointing out that blacktopping the road was not a guarantee that people would want to build homes there. Mayor Autumn Johnson assured the homeowners that the council is working on a plan to fix the city streets and infrastructure and currently have a map available with
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lines should come down, it would be exciting to say the least,� Seiler pointed out. He also noted that all of the business owners pay their property taxes and had signed a petition respectfully asking that the alley be paved and the power line be fixed. “I feel that this is a conversation that we should continue to discuss to develop our community as a whole and to support our businesses downtown,� Resseman stated. The rest of the council agreed and tabled the matter to allow further discussion. Police Chief Matt Schultz presented a recap of 2017 to the council. The department responded to 657 calls within the city of Lanesboro over the last year. Two part-time officers were hired and there were no major equipment purchases. Chief Schultz expects that one squad car will need to be replaced in 2018 and also hopes to see the addition of an SUV to the department which would be beneficial in inclement weather. Cameras will be installed this year in all squad cars. “Good job. Pass that on to your other officers,� Resseman expressed. “We appreciate everything you do.� The rest of the council agreed and thanked the department for its hard work. City maintenance director Andy Drake asked why his department
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each street marked with its priority level based on its deterioration level. Dybing still had concerns though. “We have a fear that we’re going to be ignored,� he commented. “I would ask the council to continue to consider the matter.� The council approved a motion to conduct a feasibility study on Zenith Street. Riverside on the Root owner, Mike Charlebois had some erosion on the river shoreline behind his restaurant repaired with riprap and requested that the city pay the bill or at least cover a portion of it. The council asked him to check with his flood insurance first as some of the erosion would have been caused by flooding issues. The matter was tabled with a discussion to continue at the February council meeting. Lanesboro business owner Michael Seiler addressed the council on behalf of his and several other businesses on the same street. The alley that runs behind them is in desperate need of paving. The power lines also need some attention as trucks frequently struggle to avoid hitting them. “The main gas line runs under the alley, and if one of the power
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Since then, the while operating expenses just 11% of ronment,” she admits. “You the funds are to be utilized , but sit above she ever owned her own place. res- has built up quite the following, covering operating expensein 60% in 2016. City Clerk/Trea“I met my husband in the s surer Kathy Zacher and debt service, it will indicated provide for funds, such as also Paul and Shelly Hanson See DONATIONS Page 16 stand in the kitchen of the ital Improvments, to be Cap new B&B Olympic Bowl. up as the city continues built to trek Comment on this article Photo by Hannah Wingert along in upgrades. Chladek at By H annaH Wingert www.fillmorecountyjourn and would do it again al.com Lydia in a hopeMikay Viola laregret they don’t hannah@ fillmorecountyjourn heartbeat. offering ne Dawn al.com Jean B. to help when Peggy I call them!” she y The Hansons are getting It’s been a year since laughed. 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C ommentary Something’s got to give By Eric Leitzen Hokah, MN 2017. Not the best year, was it? Some of the country’s on fire, some of the c o u n t r y’s under water, some of the country’s getting snow where they never do, and some of Eric Leitzen the parts that usually get snow could use a little more. And, to top it all off, me even saying some of the words might get me dragged off to a camp or slapped for saying the no-no words about climate change. Honestly, looking at the day-to-day it’s hard to tell what lies in store. Some days, it looks like the world’s about to be annihilated in a fireball of our own making, and some days it looks like the fireball’s only going to take half the world with it, so... compromise, I guess. And man, I can never spell annihilated right. Of course, the Chicken Little approach to life isn’t one that’ll keep anyone very happy or make you a lot of friends. As I mentioned in a previous commentary article, this must be how my parents, the Boomers, made it work with the threat of a Russian bomb exploding Topeka always over their heads. You find time to look at the good things and you find time to smile: I have two glorious children and one chubby cat, and all three of them sometimes stop talking long enough for me to think. But, in reality, I don’t think I’d rather have it any other way. Little Tim, now only eight months old, has already learned two of the most important words in life, those being “Mama” and “more,” and Cindie not only asks more questions than a Benghazi Editorial Cartoon
panel, but has taken to adding her own words to classical music and nursery rhymes. So, inside the concrete walls of my dream house with my dream family and my dream wife (who I won’t go into too much detail about because she’s the only one in the family who can smack me one) life is pretty good. But then... you go outside. Something has got to give here, folks. We on the Left have been ready to blow since 2008, maybe 1992, and now we’re finding ourselves finding a lot more in common with our neighbors on the Right than with our own supposed “Leaders” in Washington... and that includes the President. The guy who ran on helping “The Forgotten Man” has done more to put the screws to you and I than almost anyone thought possible, and his biggest so-called “victory” has been a massive tax break for billionaires. Yes, we down here get a tax break...for a few years, and then ours go back up... but guess whose don’t? Yup, the rich. Mr. Outsider-in-Chief has turned out to be as much of a tool of the system as anyone, and that’s why you’re seeing folks on the Left and the Right look at each other across Main Streets all over the country and say hey... we all deserve decent food, clean water, and decent homes, don’t we? So why does one billionaire have 33 homes? Why does another pay to have an empty private jet fly behind his private jet, just in case? I’m serious, go look both of those up. At what point does this just stop making sense to anyone with half a lick of good sense, red or blue? It’s starting to, and the biggest worry I have is how that’s going to play out. I mean, I don’t want to have to raise my
kids in a time of crisis but, for a lot of folks reading this, the crisis might already be here... and when a crisis is already here, when do people stop caring about what trouble they might get in if they do something? There was no definite starting point to the Great Depression, or the rise of Fascism, or even World War II. No one shot off a gun and said “go”! These awful events happened little by little until the system couldn’t hold up under the BS and folks got sick of drowning in it. Something’s got to give, and every day I find myself wondering when... and how.
Government this week Monday, January 8 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m. • Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 9 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. •Harmony City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 10 • Peterson City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Canton City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Mabel City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Schedule subject to change.
One Moment, Please... Was it an eagle or a hawk? By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com On the first day of 2018, at approximately 9 a.m., I traveled from our home in Fountain to the Fillmore County Journal office in Preston. It Jason Sethre was a frigid morning with the combination of wind chill and temperature dipping down around negative 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Just after passing over Watson Creek, on the right (west) side of Highway 52, I saw a large dead bird resting on the shoulder of the road. As I glanced down at this large brown-feathered creature, it appeared to be an eagle. I had some things to take care of at the office, so I continued on my way. After I arrived at the office, I kept thinking about that bird. Was it an eagle? If it was an eagle, then the DNR needed to be notified. So, as I was driving back home from Preston, I pulled alongside the road and stepped out of my vehicle to take a closer look. It appeared to be either an eagle or a hawk. So I snapped a few photos with plans of sending them to the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Minn., for confirmation. After I hopped back into my vehicle, I called the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department to let them know that they may want to inform the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources of a possible dead eagle on the side of the road on Highway 52 north of Preston. The dispatcher said he’d notify the DNR. I’m sure many of our readers know that it is has been illegal since 1940 to “take, possess, sell, purchase, barter, offer to sell, purchase or barter, transport, export or import any bald or golden eagle, alive or dead, including any part, nest, or egg, unless allowed by permit.” This is in accordance with the Bald
and Golden Eagle Protection Act. Violations of such Act carry fines from $5,000 to more than $250,000 along with prison time. So, if you see a dead eagle, don’t touch it. Call the local authorities to inform the the DNR. Following my discovery, I did follow-up with an e-mail to the National Eagle Center including photos of the supposed eagle, and here’s what they said in an e-mail, “Thank you for your concern. It is difficult to tell from the pictures; but we feel it is probably a hawk.” I have shown this picture to other locals, and some people think it is a hawk while others think it could either be a golden eagle or an adolescent bald eagle. Bald eagles are not born with the white head, neck, and tail we often associate with their bold beauty. They often start out with brown feathers and gain their striking white features with maturity. It’s not uncommon to see roadkill all over this lush and lively countryside, including deer, raccoons, turkeys, pheasants, and even those cute and cuddly possum. But, it’s not common to see an eagle or a hawk, a predator atop the food chain of this region, dead and frozen alongside the road. While I may never know what happened to this big bird, it’s moments like this that make me dig a little deeper to better understand the nature that surrounds us. Like how big are eagles compared to hawks? What is the difference in wingspan, size, weight, and colors? I began searching the Internet for more answers and particularly pictures. Another great resource I’ve observed in this area is the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center on the outskirts of Lanesboro. I chaperoned my daughter’s Fillmore Central class trip in late October, and the staff at Eagle Bluff does a wonderful job of helping visitors explore and learn about nature. We live in quite a wondrous land. It’s important to stop and observe our habitat.
Eagle or hawk? This was found dead on Highway 52 on January 1, 2018, between Fountain and Preston. Photo by Jason Sethre
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C ommentary Taking stock as we begin a new year
The coming King By Aaron Swartzentruber Greenleafton, MN At Christmas time we celebrate the first coming of Christ. Thank God for the first c o m i n g but, much more, thank God for the promise of the second coming of Aaron Christ. Swartzentruber So many of us worship baby Jesus instead of King Jesus. Baby Jesus can’t save anybody. Only the crucified, buried, resurrected, and glorified Lord Jesus who is alive at the right hand of the Father right now is able to save us. Of course the birth of Jesus is important, but only because it lead to the death and ressurection of Him, so that our sins could be forgiven and we could be saved. And by the way, where are the founders of Buddhism, Islam, Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witnesses and all the others? Neither religion nor politics are the answer; Jesus Christ is. There is only one name given under Heaven whereby men must be saved (Acts 4;10-12) and it’s not Buddha, Muhammed, Joseph Smith, or Joseph Rutherford, nor is it Abraham Lincoln, Nelson Mandela, or former President Obama. So what about the second coming of Christ? There are two phases to it. First, the rapture of the Church, when Christ comes for His Bride, before the great tribulation (1 Thessalonians 4: 15-18). Then, the second coming of Christ, to end the great tribulation and to establish His kingdom on earth for a thousand years (Revelation 19:1116, 20:6). Here’s a great passage supporting a pretribulation rapture, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12. Verses 3-6 describe the antichrist. Verse 7 is the key, “For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.” The “he” is this verse is the Holy Spirit. He is in the Church, He indwells every believer (John 14: 16-17). When the Church is taken out of the way, Verse 8 says, “and “then” shall that wicked (lawless
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one) be revealed.” And may I say that if God restrains the antichrist with the Church than it seems to me like God wants His people involved in government. “The question is not, can you be a Christian and be involved in government? The question is, can you be a Christian and not be involved?” -Adrian Rodgers. Somebody might say, “I’ll just wait to accept Christ until after the rapture because than I know the end is near.” But the Bible says, in the aforementioned 2 Thessalonians passage, in verse 9, the antichrist is coming. Verse 10, “with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received (past tense) not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.” Verse 11, “God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie.” Verse 12, “That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.” Friend, if you hear the Gospel and reject Christ in the Church age, God is going to let you believe the signs and lying wonders of the antichrist in the tribulation period and you’re going to end up in hell. And God is not unjust for doing that. Because He’s reaching out to you right now! Think of the terrible regret if you end up in hell and you realize that you had a chance to get out but didn’t take it. God loves you and it is not His will than any man should perish but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9) We have a unique opportunity in the church age. The Church is known as the Bride of Christ. So if Christ is the King of the coming kingdom then we (the Church) are the queen. What a glorious future to look forward to! The Church age started on the day of Pentecost and will end in the twinkling of an eye, of the rapture. I love Bible prophecy. I believe correctly understanding Bible prophecy is vital to understanding the right role of the Church in this age, however, it is not essential for salvation. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved (Acts 16:31). Until next time.
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By Lee Hamilton This may seem odd, but as I look ahead to a year we all know will be momentous, you want to know what I feel most strongly? Gratitude. I’ll tell you in a moment Lee H. how much Hamilton work we have ahead of us to strengthen our country. But I’m mindful of just how strong we already are. A resilient economy has been performing well for several years now, avoiding both rampant inflation and recession. Despite its flaws, we have a remarkable education system that has allowed more people to enroll in college, make dramatic gains in lifelong learning and — especially in the case of racial minorities — get an education that a generation ago would have been much harder to secure. We have a more diverse, educated workforce than ever before, and we’re making progress on issues from climate change to social equality. We remain wealthy, powerful, and blessed with perhaps the strongest governing institutions of any country in the world — despite the challenges of the moment. We possess an immense, deep pool of talented people, who have made us a leading example of unity out of diversity, or as
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our motto has it, “out of many, one.” However, we have to work to retain and buttress our strengths. And as I suggested, we have our work cut out for us. For one thing, we’ve always been an open country, welcoming a great diversity of people and remaining open to their aspirations and ideas. But we’ve been losing this. Immigration has been cut back sharply. A large and vocal group of Americans want to “take back America” to some more homogenous ideal that never actually existed. At the same time, too many Americans also feel excluded and alienated from economic opportunity and what should be shared institutions. There are fewer places where different classes of people can mix and where our institutions can become more heterogeneous. We tend to associate with our own, which is natural and not to be criticized, but it carries costs in reinforcing our own biases. And as economic inequality rises, smaller and smaller groups of people corner an ever larger share of wealth, political power, and communal influence. All of this has been straining our politics. We are more polarized and politically divided than I’ve seen in my lifetime. Excessive partisanship, the permanent political campaign that marks policy-making at the federal level, the strength of narrow interest groups, the outsized role of money in politics, the decline in the quality of public debate — all are cause for great concern. I hope 2018 sees a turn toward addressing the defects in our political institutions and political culture — a shift in political life toward seeking the common good and focusing on the national interest. This would allow us to re-focus on one of the defining features of
our country’s history: that what we’re about as a nation is providing opportunity for all. That everyone has a role to play in contributing positively to a better neighborhood, a better community, a better state and nation, a better world. That as Americans, we devote ourselves to something larger than ourselves. This sense of beckoning opportunity has been waning. We’re not investing in our future as we used to, in basic infrastructure like roads and bridges, in social infrastructure like schools, health clinics and libraries, or in the research and development that are crucial to a next-generation economy. Our optimism as a country — so characteristic of our past — seems hard to locate these days. Americans are troubled, uneasy, and alarmed by everything from the quality of presidential leadership to Russian meddling to the rise of income inequality to the decline of traditional families. Yet here’s the thing. While I understand our problems, I utterly reject the idea that we can give into them. From its start, this nation has been about resolving problems. We did so by embracing our simple, core virtues: humility, hard work, a welcoming attitude, inclusivity, neighborliness, consensus-building, and above all, a recognition that freedom has been given to us and we have an obligation to lead constructive lives. That’s what we’re about as a country. Not decline, or division, or insurmountable obstacles. Let’s remember that in 2018. Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.
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Fillmore County Sports Chatfield senior Jake Mandt is a three-time individual state wrestling qualifier, the 2017 145p o u n d champion. The Trende He has over Report 150 career wins and 14 individual varsity tourney titles (unofficially). At the Rumble on the Red, in Paul Trende Fargo (N. Dak.), he did something that is darn near, if not, as impressive as his state title. The Rumble is a massive wrestling tournament. Eighty-five schools, across all classes, from mostly Minnesota and the Dakotas, competed. Each weight has 64-man brackets (which are close to full). Mandt’s 145-pound bracket featured 50 wrestlers, of which, 37 left with an overall winning record. Only Mandt left undefeated. The senior rode
a bye and two pins into the quarters. There, he beat Perham’s ranked (#5 in AA at 138) Dylan Fudge (19-4) by 8-3 decision. In the semis, Mandt beat MankatoWest’s ranked (#8 in AA at 138) Josh Block (19-3) by 13-5 major decision. In the finals, unranked Moise Madimba (17-5) awaited. The Coon Rapids junior won three times by decision, including 3-1 in quarters and 13-12 in the semis, an on paper upset of Windom/Mountain Lake’s Alex Borsgard (#5 in 145 in Class A, 16-2). Mandt blanked Madimba (10-0 major) to claim the Rumble 145-pound title. His five foes were a combined 74-19. Jake’s only two losses last year occurred in Fargo (finished fifth). Eight other Gophers competed. None placed. Seth Goetzinger (106, 11-4) and Davontae Goldsmith (170, 11-3) each went 2-2. Chatfield as a team (much of it Mandt) scored 61 points to finished 28th (of 84). Mandt (16-0, #1 at 138 in A) was in elite company. Other undefeated Rumble champions included, Class AAA #1-ranked Minnesotans Joey Thompson (113, 12-0, Maple Grove), Cole Fibranz (220, 17-0,
Kingsland’s Lauren Buchholtz goes all out for a steal from Houston’s Alyssa Rostad. A night after dropping 30, Buchholtz dropped 33 on the ‘Canes, but Rostad had 25 including six threes. Houston prevailed 61-52. Photo by Paul Trende
Sartel-St. Stephen’s), Clay Carlson (132, 19-0, Willmar) and Cael Carlson (138, 18-0, Willmar), top ranked North Dakotan’s Kelby Armstrong (Class-A 106, 29-0, Minot) and Kyle Burwick (ClassB, 126, wrestled 120, 26-0, Hettinger/Scranton), plus Class AA #2-ranked Minnesotans Bobby Striggow (195, 15-0, Orono) and Zachary Jakes (285, 11-0, Mankato-West).
LARP Trio Places at BiState
This season marked LARP wrestling’s third in the Bi-State Classic at La Crosse Center. In 2015, LARP had no individuals place. They took 16th of 19 (Division II pool). Last year, they had four top 12 placers and finished 7th (of 20). This year, LARP took 8th (of 22). The Screaming Eagles had three placers. Two finished top five. Freshman Carter Jonsgaard (113) used three pins and a narrow 7-6 decision to make the semis. There he lost 12-4 (MD) to Tomah’s Dawson Lambert (#8 at 120 in D-1), the eventual champ. Jonsgaard won a 10-7 decision to make the third place match, but fell 3-0 to Marshfield’s Gabe Pugh (#12 at 120 in D-1). Carter (14-6) took fourth (of 45). At 106, sophomore Ross Herber used a bye and two falls to make the quarters. A pin-fall loss to eventual champion Manny Drexler of Stratford (#3 at 113 in D-III) sent Herber to the consolation bracket. There, he won three of four (7-0 win, pin win, 10-5 loss, and 3-1 win). Herber (15-4) claimed fifth place (of 45). Junior Noah Herber (182) wrestled a team-high nine matches at the two-day event. He won (pin) then lost (9-4). In the consolation bracket, Noah H. won four straight (pin, 7-6, 3-1, 8-2) before falling (pinned), only to win two more (17-10, 6-1). Going 5-1 in straight decisions, he (16-6) claimed 9th place. Sam Schwendinger (126), Riley Koop (132), Reece Riebel (138) each went 2-2, but didn’t place. The event featured 61 teams and 680 wrestlers.
Holiday Hoops
Holiday hoops action was highlighted by SEC (MC/Houston) versus TRC (FC/Kingsland) contests. A trio of girls scorers took center stage. One girls team ran its win streak to ten. A boys team improved to 8-4.
Buchholtz and Danielson Duel
On the first night of the TRC/ SEC holiday games, M-C hosted Kingsland. The Knight girls used a 15-0 run out of halftime to expand a 30-24 lead to 45-24. They led by double-digits the rest of the way to post a 59-47 win. The game within the game saw Knight 5’8” junior G Lauren Buchholtz and Cougar 5’4” sophomore G Payton Danielson go head-to-head. Buchholtz posted 10 points in the critical 15-0 run. She finished with a monster game (30 pts, 7-8 FTs, 11-16 FGs, 9
rebs, 7 assists, 5 stls). Danielson scored the Cougars first 14 second half points. She also had a career-game (27 pts, 4-6 threes, 11-21 FGs, 6 rebs, 5 stls). Knight Lindsay Welch added a doubledouble (15 pts, 7-10 FGs, 12 rebs). Kingsland won despite 30 turnovers. They won the glass 46-26.
Hurricane Girls at Category 10
Meanwhile, in Houston, the Hurricane girls kept up their positive spin, starting versus FC. The Falcons led for much of the first half. Houston was on top at intermission, 20-18. The ‘Canes took control early in the second and prevailed 55-41. Junior Alyssa Rostad (20 pts, 4-10 threes, 7 rebs) paced Houston. Amber Chapel (11 pts, 5 stls) and Jenny Albrecht (2 pts, 13 rebs, 4 assists, 4 stls) helped out. Grace Miller (career-high 15 pts, 7-11 FGs) and Paige Donlinger (9 pts, 7-14 FTs, 8 rebs, 4 assists, 5 stls) led the FC. Five different ‘Canes hit a three. Houston was 9-21 (43%) from deep. Shooting was an issue
for FC; 13-55 FGs (23.6%), 0-10 threes, 15-29 FTs (51.7%). The Hurricanes (9-1) and Kingsland (6-4) then faced off, an intriguing girls match-up of the best FCJcovered team (‘Canes) and best FCJ-covered scorer (Buchholtz). On two separate occasions, once in each half, Houston hit backto-back-to-back trifectas. In the first, it turned a 7-7 tie into a 16-9 ‘Cane lead. The Knights, courtesy of a Lauren B. put-back at the buzzer, got to down one (27-26) at halftime. The teams were a combined 11-11 at the free throw line in the first stanza. In the second, Houston’s trio of threes stoked their lead to 46-39. Lauren B. set another career-high (33 pts, 5-7 FTs, 12-21 FGs, 10 rebs, 8 stls), but Houston hit 9 of 11 second half field goals and 16 of 19 free throws (11 of their final 12), annulling a 16-turnover stanza. They are Category 10 with their 10th straight win. The final was 61-52. Rostad (25 pts, seasonbest 6-9 threes, 8 rebs) was huge. In both triple-trifecta spurts, she See SPORTS Page 7
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hit two threes. She is 19 of her last 41 from deep (three-plus trifectas in five straight games). Chapel added 14 points (12 in the first half). Albrecht (6 pts, 9 rebs) and reserve Becca Rostad (7 pts, 4-5 FTs) helped. Houston hit 9 of 16 threes (56.3%). Dale Moga’s ‘Canes (3-1, 10-1) travel to #1 L/P (4-0, 10-1) to start 2018. The Knights are 4-3, 6-5. Houston’s girls are the first FCJ-covered basketball team to win ten in a row since their boys did so to start 2015-2016. The longest recent winning streak, 30, is by R-P’s boys (2014-2015). The longest recent girls’ winning streak, 15, is held by Chatfield (2013-2014). The Gopher girls went 24-0 to start 2012-2013 as well.
Knight Boys Move to 8-4
The boys’ headliner of the M-C/Houston versus Kingsland/ FC holiday affairs were John Fenske’s Knights. Versus M-C, the Cougars jumped out 20-10 but led by a single bucket (26-24) at
all scorers. Jordan Beck (15 pts, 8 rebs), Pruter (11 pts), and Rindels (10 pts, 10 rebs) gave Kingsland four in double figures. Meisner had 8 (pts) and 8 (rebs). James Hongerholt (15 pts, 9 rebs, 4 stls) paced Houston. Alex and Connor Van Gundy each added 11 points. Kingsland improved to 3-4, 8-4. They’ve won six of seven. Houston fell to 1-3, 2-6.
intermission. The second half had five ties. Knight Zach Bubany hit two second half threes, both in the push to winning time. Jackson Rindels’ driving lay-up with under two to go broke the last tie (54-52 Kingsland > 1:32). Bubany then hit two freebies (0:44). M-C then never had the ball in a singlepossession game. Shooting not so good (15-29 FTs, 4-22 threes, 20-57 FGs), Kingsland got a 59-54 win. Bubany (14 pts) and Wyatt Pruter (13 pts) led the charge. Ian Meisner had 8 (pts), 6 (rebs), and 4 (blks), Matthew Woods 10 rebounds. Cougar Drew Wyffels was the game’s top scorer (20 pts, 4-8 threes, 5 rebs, 7 assists). M-C reserve Dylan Loppow had 10 (pts) and 6 (rebs). Kingsland won last year’s game, featuring most of the same players, 78-43. The Knights were then more impressive in handling Houston. After falling behind 14-6, Kingsland went on a 30-2 run (36-16). Houston pulled to within 12 (3927) early in the second, but the Knights prevailed 74-51. Bubany (21 pts, 5-9 threes, 7 assists) led
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R-P’s boys (1-3, 5-3) hosted their own holiday tourney, posting season-bests in points in wins over Mankato-Loyola (74-35) and Klawock, Alaska (76-42). In other SEC/TRC holiday games, James Hongerholt had 24 points to lead Houston past FC 64-43. The Falcons then got four in double figures to beat M-C 66-47. FC’s girls beat M-C’s in double overtime 51-46, as the teams combined to have six starters foul out (M-C four). Chatfield’s b-ball teams each got holiday tournament wins in Winona. Josef Fahrenholtz and Landon Bance combined for 37 in the boys victory over C-FC. The Gophers girls had four in double
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Mankato-Loyola 35, R-P 74 (RP: Payton Hahn 13 pts; Peyton Morrison 11 pts; Kobe Lind 9 pts; Luke O’Hare 9 pts, 7 rebs; Ben Ansell/Dawson Dahl 8 pts. Trojans holiday tourney) FC 43, Houston 64 (H: J. Hongerholt 24 pts (10-12 FGs); A. Van Gundy 19 pts. FC: Nate Haugerud 10 pts, 8 rebs, 4 stls. Hurricanes led 24-22 at halftime, out-scored FC 40-21 in second stanza. SEC/TRC holiday game) Chatfield 67, Cochrane-Fountain City 60 (C: J. Fahrenholtz 19 pts (7-10 FGs), 9 rebs; L. Bance career-high 18 pts (3-6 threes, 6-10 FGs); Reid Johnson 9 pts, 10 rebs. Lewiston Auto Classic at WSU) M-C 47, FC 66 (FC: Brock Walsh 13 pts (7-12 FTs), 5 rebs; Logan Corson 13 pts, 5 rebs; N. Haugerud 12 pts (8-11 FTs), 6 rebs, 6 assists; Josh Peters 11 pts, 5 rebs, 5 stls. MC: D. Loppnow 13 pts (5-6 FGs), 5 rebs; D. Wyffels 12 pts, 7 rebs, 7 assists. FTs: FC 21-32, MC 11-17. Threes: FC 7-17, MC 2-22. SEC/TRC holiday game. Falcons: 1-3, 2-7. Cougars: 1-3, 4-5) Klawock (AK) 42, R-P 76 (RP: Jake Paulson 15 pts (3-4 threes), 6 rebs, 4 assists, 4 stls; B. Ansell 14 pts, 5 rebs; Landon Skalet 12 pts (4-4 threes), 5 stls; P. Hahn 10 pts (3-6 threes), 9 rebs, 4 assists. Trojans hit 14-35 threes. Trojans holiday tourney) Lanesboro 38, L-A 84 (L: Andrew Luck 15 pts; Sawyer
Johnson 10 pts. Lewiston Auto Classic at WSU) L-A 61, Chatfield 38 (C: Michael Fishbaugher/Jacob Gillespie 7 pts. Lewiston Auto Classic at WSU. Gophers: 1-4, 3-7) Cotter 63, Lanesboro 36 (L: A. Luck career-high 17 pts, 6 rebs; Brady Johnson 9 pts, 14 rebs. Carson Schwichtenberg DNP. Lewiston Auto Classic at WSU. Burros: 0-1, 0-8)
Girls Basketball (12/28 - 12/30)
M-C 46, FC 51 in 2 OT (FC: Madison Scheevel 9 pts, 5 stls; Alleigh Meyer 8 pts, 6 rebs. MC: P. Danielson 17 pts (10-15 FTs), 6 rebs. FGs: FC 13-62, MC 12-42. FTs: FC 23-51, MC 18-29. Threes: MC 4-16, FC 2-18. Game was tied 40-40 after regulation and 42-42 after first overtime. FC ends a 5-game skid. SEC/TRC holiday game. Falcons: 2-4, 3-6. Cougars: 1-3, 2-8) Chatfield 45, PI 58 (C: Alanna Goetzinger 13 pts (5-9 FGs, 3-3 FTs), 11 rebs; Belle Berg 12 pts (5-7 FGs). FTs: PI 17-26, C 4-6. Gophers were within six with five to play. Lewiston Auto Classic at WSU) L-A 56, Lanesboro 23 (L: Lexie Johnson 10 pts. Lewiston Auto Classic at WSU) Lanesboro 34, Chatfield 60 (C: B. Berg 15 pts, 6 rebs; Macy Pederson 13 pts; Britney Fretland 11 pts (3-4 threes); Silja Erickson 10 pts, 7 rebs. L: L. Johnson 12 pts. Lewiston Auto Classic at WSU. Burros: 2-3, 2-6. Gophers: 2-5, 3-8)
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a.m. Friday, January 5, 2018, at the Highland Lutheran Church in rural Decorah, with the Rev. Kurt Bockoven officiating. Lois (Lommen) Sollien Lois (Lommen) Sollien, age 83, Burial took place in the church of rural Decorah, Iowa, passed cemetery. Visitation was 4–7 away peacefully at her home sur- p.m. Thursday, January 4 at the Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel rounded by and one hour prior to services at family on the church. January 1, In lieu of flowers, memorials 2018. Lois are suggested to the Highland was born in Cemetery Fund or Winneshiek Spring Grove County Hospice. to Harry and Stella Mason A. Witt (Aasum) Mason Arthur Witt, 87, died L o m m e n Lois (Lommen) Sollien Saturday, December 23, 2017, at on August 6, 1934. She attended coun- Valley View Health and Rehab. try schools in rural Mabel and Mason was Spring Grove. She graduated born Septemfrom Spring Grove School in ber 19, 1930, 1952. Lois was very active in to Arthur D. 4-H, serving as president of the and Marion Houston County 4-H Federation. J. (Mason) at She worked for Dr. Knutson in Witt, his medical clinic for five years Gr a ndv ie w before marrying Everett Sollien Hospital in Mason A. Witt on January 20, 1957. The couple La Crosse, farmed in rural Spring Grove Wis. Mason grew up in Looney from 1957 until 1959, when they Valley and spent the last 15 years moved to the farm home where living with his partner, Douglas she would spend the rest of her Tomas in East Troy, Wisc. He is survived by his partner days. Lois was very active in the daily of 19 years, Douglas Tomas, his operations on the dairy farm, in sister Rachel (Glenn) Ukkestad addition to serving numerous of Rushford, his brother Mark roles in church and community (Kathryn) Witt of Houston, organizations. She was a mem- nieces and nephews: Elizabeth ber of the Highland Lutheran (Allen) LaFleur of Rushford, Carl Church. She was an inspiration Ukkestad of La Crescent, Diane and role model in 4-H again as (Russel) Hummel of Money an adult, serving in many lead- Creek, Kenneth (Courtney Moe) ership capacities. Lois lived to Witt, Allen Witt, and Riquell always do her best, living a life of Witt, all of Houston; numerous cousins, and a special friend, honesty and integrity. She will be deeply missed by Shirley Johnson. her husband Everett, son Mark Mason is preceded in death (Darlene Larson) of Decorah, by his parents, a brother Arnold, four daughters: Mary Sacquit- brother-in-law Glenn Ukkestad, ne (Kevin Lensch) of Decorah, and nephew Daniel Witt. Michele (Lynn) Hardin of Jeffer- A memorial service will be son, Iowa, Marsha (Ken) Sawle held 1 p.m. with visitation one of Rushford, Minn., and Monica hour prior, Sunday, January 14, (Steve) Bierschenk of Wildwood, 2017 at Hoff Funeral and CremaMo.; sister Margaret (Martin) tion Service, Houston. Celebrant Ranzenberger of Caledonia, Vicky Nelson will be officiating Minn.; and sister-in-law Pat Sol- the service. Please view his triblien of Rochester, Minn. She is ute video and leave a memory at also survived by 11 grandchil- hofffuneral.com. dren: Daniel and Adam Sac- The family suggests memoquitne, Tyler, Travis (Darcy), and rial contributions be sent to the Taylor Hardin, Isaac, Savannah, Houston County Historical Sociand Saylre Sawle, and Jacob, ety in Caledonia, Minn., or the Gabriel and Rachael Bierschenk; Rochester Area Historical Socione great-grandchild, Eli Hardin, ety in Rochester, Wis. and many nieces and nephews. Micheal John “Mick” Stork Lois was preceded in death by her parents, brothers-in-law Micheal John (Mick) Stork, 65, Floyd Sollien, Arden Sollien, and died December 28, 2017, at Franciscan Skemp Medical Center, sister-in-law, Mary Lou Sollien. Funeral services were held 11 La Crosse, Wis. Mick had been
residing at Caledonia Care & Rehab Center, Caledonia, Minn., for the 10 1/2 years due to poor health. Micheal (Mick) Stork was born on January 10, 1952, to Wm. B. and Junice (Rein) Stork of Harmony, Micheal John Minn. He “Mick” Stork attended and graduated from Harmony High School in 1970. Following high school he attended SW Technical School in Jackson, Minn., and received his lineman certification in 1971. In 1977 Mick enlisted in the U.S. Army and was trained as a bridge primary technician. He was stationed at Ft. Belvoir, Va., and was honorably discharged in 1980. In 1994, Mick enrolled in and graduated from Northwest School of Taxidermy in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Mick worked a variety of construction jobs around the country, but always returned to his home town of Harmony, which he loved. He worked for Greenfield Ag Services for several years and was owner of Heads, Fins and Feathers Taxidermy. He took great pride in his “hobby jobs” of all types of taxidermy and woodworking, including furniture building. One of the best jobs he ever had was working for SkyTech, traveling the country and assisting with spraying crops. He was an avid outdoorsman, thoroughly enjoying his times hunting and fishing. Mick was also an avid motorcyclist, logging many hundreds of hours riding with his motorcycle buddies. He was especially fond of his “trike.” Probably, Mick was defined best by his time spent in the local bars having a good smoke and cool brew with friends over a wagered game of pool. Mick became an accomplished pool player at a very early age and enjoyed all the different games of pool, be it eight-ball, nine-ball, rotation or 14-1 straight pool. In his day he would play and beat the best in the area. Mick was a great conversationalist and was quite literate on many subjects. In his later years he enjoyed spending time putting together jig saw puzzles. His quick wit and charm will be missed by many. Mick was an extremely proud father and grandfather and is survived by his daughter Jessica (Andy) Ferrie and their children Natalie, Elizabeth and Marcus of Harmony. They meant everything to him. Other survivors include his five sisters: Colleen Arch of Davie, Fla., Patricia Canton-Scotland Presbyterian Church……..........Sundays - 9 : 00am Stork of Golden Valley, Minn., 104 W Fillmore Avenue, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Janet (Jay) Fedder of Wickenburg, Christ Lutheran Church..........………………..........Sundays - 9 : 00am Ariz., Kathy (Roger) Hollman of 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 Lake City, Minn., Julie (Jim) Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…..........……….......Sundays - 9 : 00am Stop before it starts. Get a FREE Mosier of Littleton, Colo.; two 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN fraud 55939 (507) 886-3272 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church...........Sat. - 5 :30pm & Sun. - 9: 00am brothers: Bill Stork of Urbandale, fraud prevention toolkit for older adults. 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Iowa and Ed Stork of Harmony; St. Columban Church.…..…….......………………..Sundays - 10 : 00am and many nieces and nephews. 408 Preston St NW # 2,EMAIL: Preston, MNconsumer.protection@state.mn.us 55965 (507) 765-3886 He was preceded in death by his St. Mary’s Catholic Church...…...................................Sundays - 8:00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 / 800-657-3602 parents and a nephew. CALL: 651-539-1600 Wykoff United Methodist Church.…….......………Sundays - 9:30am Visitation (toll-free outside the Twin Cities) for Micheal J. Stork 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 202-2275 was held at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony on January If you are interested in listing your church, contact the 4, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fillmore County Journal at news@fillmorecountyjournal.com. A graveside service with Mili-
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. tary Honors at Scotland Cemetery, Richland Prairie Church in rural Harmony followed. The family would like to thank the entire staff of Caledonia Care and Rehab for the great care they gave Mick over the past several years. May he rest in peace. Mitchell L. “Mitch” Thompson Mitchell L. “Mitch” Thompson, 54, of Rushford, Minn., died on Saturday, December 30, 2017, in Glenville, Minn., due to an apparent heart attack. Mitchell Lloyd T homp s on was born Mitchell on March L. “Mitch” 11, 1963, in Thompson Albert Lea, Minn., to Steven and Diane (Tasker) Thompson. Mitch was raised in Albert Lea and was a 1981 graduate of Albert Lea High School. He spent many summers in his younger years at his grandparents’ cabin in Sherburn, Minn. He always loved fishing and hunting. Mitch attended the University of Minnesota Duluth for one year. He finished his undergraduate degree with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and a minor degree in coaching. He later received his Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse. Mitch worked as a math teacher in the Rushford-Peterson School District from 1986 until present. He was united in marriage with Dana Morgan on November 7, 1987, in Albert Lea, Minn. While at RushfordPeterson, Mitch was both a boys and girls basketball coach, football coach, and trap shooting coach. He was a member of Trinity Fellowship/First Presbyterian Church in Rushford, Trout Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited, and Pheasants Forever. Mitch was a lifetime member of the Minnesota Football Coaches Association and was named the Butch Nash, Minnesota Assis-
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tant Football Coach of The Year in 2006. He had the privilege to coach four Minnesota State Football and Basketball Championship teams. Mitch was very proud of his sons: their work ethic and their ability to give to their community. He thought it was very important to teach all kids to “Be a good human being.” Mitch loved his wife and family dearly and he was a phenomenal “Papa” to his grandchildren and grandpuppies. Over his 30 years as a teacher at Rushford-Peterson, Mitch and his family developed lifelong friendships with many staff and Mitch viewed them as an extension of his family. He is survived by his wife Dana; two sons, Davin (Erin) Thompson of Rushford, and Zach (Alyssa) Thompson of St. Charles, Minn.; three grandchildren: Carson, Addison, and Cole; father, Steve (Jan Lowe) Thompson of Austin, Minn.; mother, Diane (Gary) Hoverson of Glenville, Minn.; sister Michelle (Greg) Johannson and her children, Tyler and Betsy (Tory) of New Richland, Minn. Mitch was preceded in death by his grandparents. A funeral service was held for Mitch at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2018, at the RushfordPeterson School Auditorium. Visitation was 3-8 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, at Hoff Funeral Home in Rushford. Leave a memory of Mitch and sign his online guestbook at www. hofffuneral.com. Wyatt Stephen Cox Funeral services for Wyatt Stephen Cox were held 12 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Rochester Assembly of God Church, 4240 18th Ave. NW R o c h e s t e r, Minn. Burial took place in the Spring Wyatt Cox Valley Cemetery. Visitation was held 5-8 p.m.
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Share your thoughts at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com Meadow, paternal grandparents Michael and Kay Cox of RochContinued from Page 8 ester, aunts Julie (Dave) Wingon Friday at the Hindt Funeral ert of Rochester and StephaHome in Spring Valley and nie (James) Stephas of Wykoff continued for one hour prior and an uncle, Mike Heidtke of to the service at the church. Grand Meadow. He was preGuests were invited to come ceded in death by his maternal as they were, no need to dress grandfather, Stephen Heidtke up, ...jeans, boots, leggings; as and his maternal and paternal “Wyatt would want you to be great-grandparents. yourself and be comfortable.” Condolences may be left at Wyatt Cox, age 25, of Port www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com. Charlotte, Fla., and formerly of Rochester, Minn., died TuesJerry L. Asher day December 26, 2017, at his Jerry L. Asher of Chatfield home in Port Charlotte. passed away at his home on Wyatt was born July 25, 1992, December 31, 2017. in Rochester. He was the son Jerry Lee of Melissa (Heidtke) Cox and Asher was Joseph Cox. He attended and born in graduated from Stewartville C h a t f i e l d High School in 2010. Since on Decemgraduation Wyatt had been ber 19, 1940, attending RCTC, working to to Claude obtain a master’s degree in psy- and Hazel chology. Wyatt was a jack of all ( M e e k e r ) Jerry Asher trades. He started in manufac- Asher. He turing out of high school, and graduated from Chatfield High in his early 20s worked with School in 1958. On October 12, adults with disabilities, most 1963, he married the love of his recently in Florida he was work- life, Winn (don’t call her Wining at a restoration company. nifred) Kay Perley of Rochester. Wyatt loved motocross. He Jerry was in the National loved nature; he loved to hike, Guard in the early ‘60s. He be on the water, and at times worked as a salesman most of would love to just get lost in life, spending the last 22 years the beauty of what surrounded of his career at Metafile Inforhim while present in nature. mation Systems, Inc. in RochesHe found joy in exploring and ter. He retired in 2005 to take digging, looking for hidden up the hobby of woodworking treasures, but most of all he and later became interested in enjoyed spending time with his cooking. He loved spending daughter Alyana; from nature quiet time reading, watching hikes to teaching her lessons of movies, and playing with his life. Wyatt dreamed of getting granddog. her to ride a dirt bike. Wyatt He will be sorely missed spent a lot of free time writing, by his children, Tami Asher he used this to express himself of Chatfield and Troy Asher and his dreams. He had a heart (Becky Schultz) of Wykoff, his of gold, and all who knew him four grandchildren: Cameron, knew he would help them in Destiny, Rose, and Faith; his sisany way he could. ter and brothers Eleanor (Ken) He is survived by his fiancé Irish of Chatfield, Lynn Asher Cali Miller and their daugh- of McIntosh, Steve (Darlene) ter Alyana of Port Charlotte, Asher of Pine City, and Randy Fla., his parents, Melissa Cox (Tami) Asher of Zimmerman; of Rochester and Joseph Cox his sisters-in-law Helen (Bill) of Stewartville; a sister, Shelby Morrison of Kasson and Nancy Cox of Rochester, maternal (Ed) Buskey of Port Aransas, grandmother Judy Bly of Grand Tex.; and his dear friend Henry
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Monday, January 8, 2018 “Hank” Ostby of Chatfield. He was preceded in death by his wife Winn, and his parents, Hazel and Claude. Graveside services will be held at the Chatfield Cemetery at a later date, where he will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife. Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements. To share a condolence with the family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes. com. Violet A. (Randall) Olson Violet A. (Randall) Olson, of Preston, passed away on December 29, 2017, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Violet was born October 22, 1919, to Lafe and Gena Randall of rural Violet Olson L a ne sboro. After finishing the eighth grade at country school, she began to work for area farmers, sometimes as a housekeeper but mostly as a hired hand. She was joined in marriage to Tillman Olson and they lived in the Spring Valley area for years. She is survived by one daughter, a granddaughter, a grandson and several great-grandchildren. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and the love her life, a special great-grandnephew, Damon. All will miss her charm and wit immensely. She was the matriarch of the Randall clan. If anything happened, she knew it first and was on top of it, until the project or event was completed. She was respectfully known as “Vegas” for obvious reasons. She loved cards and dice and money was usually included in these games just to keep it “interesting,” or so she said. She would sing “Out Behind The Barn” at any time, was known for her “special” baked beans that were doctored so they didn’t “work on ya,” and had no trouble offering a story about her life. She was always a hard worker. Violet was preceded in death by her husband, Tillman; her parents; all of her siblings; and a great-grandson. Violet chose to donate her body to the Department of Anatomy at Mayo Clinic. As per Violet’s wishes, a time of celebration will be held at a later date.
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vacancy unfilled until the end of the term, or to hold a special election. Start voiced his opinion that, “I don’t think you want to leave it vacant.” The council chose to pursue the option of holding a special election, most likely in the spring of 2018. Gumbel also addressed the council regarding a survey that had been completed regarding daycare options in the LeRoyOstrander area. She said the survey found a “gap” of licensed daycare, and that gap represents 31 children. She stated that right now, there are four licensed daycare centers in the school district, and all four are in LeRoy. She said her committee is looking into the possibility to organize as a non-profit entity, to start pursuing options to help facilitate more daycare in the area. The council discussed their desire to hold a “farewell event” for Erin Volkart, Chris Hyrkas, and Dustin Tart, as all three have or are leaving their positions for the city. Wendy Brincks will email the three, and get back to the council with options for when to hold the event. Dustin Johnson (fire chief ) reported that December was a quiet month, and that his department is still looking for a used pumper engine to purchase. The council approved Wendy to attend MCFOA training in
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water treatment plant. While the combined sewer and water rates are being reviewed, it’s the sewer rates where the deficit is running. Using Councilor Chad Wangen’s last bill, the council looked to see where the proposed rates might put the average user, but stopped short of finding an answer when they were unable to come up with a solid answer due to confusion with the figures. Flattum was directed to seek further clarification from
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Hagemeier, who will be meeting with the council prior to next Wednesday’s meeting. “We should know before. We can’t do this an hour before the meeting and be scrambling,” said Wangen. “We’ve got to do it right.” “They are going to want to know what they whole bill is [sic] gonna be every month,” added Councilor Jim Schott. “They need to see it.” Schott suggested a worksheet specifying the proposed options for rates, alongside a chart indicating usages ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 gallons per month.
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“That’s what they’re going to look at and that way everybody knows.” The council also received an update on the wastewater treatment plant from PeopleService representative Rick Whitney. While there was no written report yet, verbal lab results were back and the city was in compliance for November and December. The cold weather period has been noted as the most critical time for the plant, as freezing temperatures can cause adverse effects. Whitney also indicated that he’d completed a trial of bioaugmentation solution from Fremont Industries. Initially, he’d suspected that using the product might call for increases from the current dosing, due to a lower concentration than that of the Hawkins, Inc. bio-augmentation product the plant had been using. Even with the lower concentration, Whitney said trials showed the product worked just as efficiently and presents a potential $6,500 in annual savings to the city. Another option to further reduce cost would be to replace the usage of 270 gallon, 15-day supply totes containing the product with bulk delivery into a 3,000-4,500 gallon tank. Whitney will contact the company to determine bulk volume and pricing and gather cost estimates on a tank of similar volume. Should the city opt for a tank, it was also suggest-
ed a mixer be purchased and installed. “Even with the cost of the tank and mixer, it would offset the cost the first year,” said Whitney. Whitney will also be present at the community meeting to explain how the plant works and how funds are being spent. “It’s good to give them some insight into it,” he concluded. Being the first meeting of the year, the council also set various annual designations. Official bank (First State Bank), newspaper (Fillmore County Journal), insurance agent (Krage Insurance), engineer (WSB & AssociPErFECt
ates), and auditor (Smith Schafer & Associates) all remain the same for 2018. The only item pulled for consideration was designation of the city attorney. Currently, the city utilizes Luhmann Law, of Preston. “I’m not very satisfied with him. Are you?” asked Councilor Schott. The city will look into options of other area attorneys and bring back recommendations at the February meeting. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Wednesday, February 7, at 7:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Sue’s Muse By Sue Ommen
Winter musings 2018 has made its way to our doors, blowing in the frigid days of winter. Gilbert embraces the cold, breaking out in his happy dance at the mention of a walk. Lu is not as enthusiastic, as it is a challenge to struggle into a jacket, hat and gloves, after a carpal tunnel release surgery. Soon they are off on their rounds, to post office, drug or grocery store, and on this day, the bank. Gilbert is a bit of a ladies man, and cozies up to the staff, who give him treats and special attention. He especially loves popcorn day on Fridays and earns his keep by helpfully cleaning the popcorn spilled on the floor. Gilbert seems to stay on task, alerting Lu as he needs to. Once, he even alerted a diabetic staff teller at the bank. Then they are off to Fit Express. After Lu’s workout, Gilbert will sometimes obligingly help Lu to dress for the outdoors. First, he retrieves Lu’s outdoor shoes and hands them to him. Next, he picks up Lu’s hat and brings it to him. After Lu places the hat on his head, Gilbert gets a gleam in his eye and his comical personality kicks in. He likes to play a little game by trying to wrestle Lu’s hat off his head. Finally, Gilbert snatches Lu’s gloves out of the pocket of his coat and presents them to him in his mouth, amusing those nearby. I stick to my workout at home, riding my 3-wheeled indoor recumbent bike to the
jazzy tunes of Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox. My favorites are takeoffs of the ‘30s and ‘40s tunes. He has modern jazz arrangements from old and pop tunes with very fine new artists. I like to put the pedal to the metal to very upbeat songs, getting a little cardio exercise in the bargain. Gilbert is not as enthusiastic
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about my music as he tries to nap in the same room. Sometimes he lets out a huge sigh. We have noticed these sighs over the last year. His shoulders lift as he inhales and lets out an enormous whoosh of air. It is comically like a teenager with “attitude.” As Lu comes into the kitchen, waiting for me to get my tea out of the microwave so he can heat something up, he lets out a big sigh. Hmmm? A revelation! I guess Gilbert has picked up his “attitude” from the top dog in his life.
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Christmas in the Philippines By Abad Macabanding Filipinos celebrate, likely, the longest Christmas celebration in the world. For as long as the months are “BER” months as what they used to call in the Philippines, then Christmas countdown Abad will start. Macabanding Christmas in the Philippines usually starts around September where festive Christmas carols begin to play on the television and radio, and Christmas decorations begin to appear in the streets and even outside the houses. Carnivals and parks are starting to open with the spirit of Christmas that you can really notice. Christmas trees usually begin to appear around the first two weeks of November. The Christmas songs, whether be it in English or Filipino language, play until Three Kings Day (first Sunday of January) and the Christmas Spirit ends at the end of February. In the Philippines, Christmas spirit can be felt everywhere. About 90% of the Filipinos are Christians and 80% of them are known to be Catholic. As Asia’s largest Catholic country, how do Filipinos celebrate Christmas in the Philippines? Filipinos observe traditions and customs during Christmas season. Christmas will not be complete if these traditions will not be applied and observed. First on the list is the Simbang Gabi or “Night Prayers.” This is one of the oldest Christmas traditions in the Philippines. It is a daily mass for nine days, held at dawn beginning on December 16. Filipinos go to church, attend an hour church service and perform Simbang Gabi. On Christmas Eve, they usually hold the church service in the evening. Filipinos believe that completing a nine-day mass will make your wishes or dreams come true. Noche Buena is another tradition that Filipinos do during Christmas. Noche Buena happens when the family members and visitors gather together and have handaan or “food celebration.” One of the Philippines’ cuisine that should be always on the table is the “Lechon” and ham. Lechon is a pig with seasonings and spices on it and roasted over the charcoal. Due to its costly price, Lechon is usually prepared only during celebrations like Christmas. Next is the so-called Pangangaroling. Pangangaroling is a tradition that children are very excited for. Filipino children will go to each house
and entertain their neighbors in a way of singing any Christmas songs and as a return will receive a small gift or money as a gratitude. Aside from that, Filipinos also observe a gift exchange. Exchanging gifts is usually done on December 25. Since the Philippines is a tropical country, they still perform Christmas in winter or snow themes or motifs. Shows and events in the park are done with a snow theme. Street foods are very popular in the Philippines, especially during Christmas. Puto Bumbong and bibingka are the desserts that you usually can buy in the streets. These desserts are cooked with coconut milk, rice, white sugar, and some toppings like cheese. Last but not least is Christmas shopping. If you want to go shopping, be very early in the malls, especially when it’s last minute shopping. Due to the very cheap price of the gifts, most shopping malls are crowded and covered with massive Christmas decorations that attract shoppers as expected. After Christmas, everyone is now waiting for the upcoming New Year. Just before midnight, streets make lots of noise to drive away the bad luck and welcome the upcoming New Year with lots of light “lusis” (sparklers), “kwitis” (fireworks) and “rebentador” (firecrackers, mini-bombs) which take hours before the noise ends. Each country has traditions and customs during Christmas. Like in the Philippines, they have their own unique way of celebrating Christmas. However, Christmas will not be complete if happiness is not felt. For as long as each family is happy celebrating Christmas, then that is what really matters. Merry Christmas everybody and MALIGAYANG PASKO. Abad Macabanding is a student at Lanesboro High School. He is one of seven area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its 19th year.
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The family of Mabry Junior Taylor would like to thank family, friends, and neighbors for prayers, flowers and memorials during this difficult time. Also hospice, Chosen Valley Care Center for such excellent care, Pastor Betsy Dartt for comforting words, Our Savior Lutheran Women for serving lunch, and Roger Svebakken for special music and Evelyn Clark for organist.
God Bless You All
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Monday, January 8, 2018
Preston requests more information concerning possible takeover of Crown Hill Cemetery By Karen Reisner Kevin Ostern, representing the Crown Hill Cemetery board, renewed the board’s plea at the city council’s January 2 meeting that the city take over the cemetery. Ostern maintained we can’t afford to keep operating and haven’t been able to do any improvements. Ostern said they have $7,500 in checking, but it takes more than that to keep the cemetery mowed for one season. Last year each mowing cost $360, or about $1,880 each month. They do have funds in certificates of deposit (CD) but can only use the interest produced for operating expenses. Last year that interest amounted to less than $300. They did receive a donation of $2,000 last year. Councilman Robert Maust questioned whether mowing could become the responsibility of parks. Mayor Kurt Reicks asked about summer help. Jim Bakken, public works, maintained they would have to have
their people work more hours or add a fourth employee to do the additional mowing and trimming. Summer helpers only work during the months of summer vacation so would not be available for the entire mowing season. The cemetery board hopes to establish a separate entity with the city, allowing the Crown Hill Cemetery board to continue to oversee the operation of the cemetery. Ostern noted there are about 400 lots left available on the cemetery property. City Administrator Joe Hoffman explained cities can own cemeteries. Cemeteries can be classified as either public, private, or municipal. A municipality can levy up to $10,000 per year for cemetery care. Hoffman suggested the city could likely care for the cemetery at a lower cost than contracted crews. Hoffman suggested they get more information, by looking at legal aspects (League of Min-
nesota Cities) and by having public works look into it more. Any decision would have to be made by the city council. It was decided to get more information and bring it back at a future meeting. Dairy and Farm purchase agreement The council discussed two revisions to the original purchase agreement, including the price change from $100,000 to $115,000 (requested by Dairy and Farm) and a statement that any reimbursement of the $15,000 demolition expenses received by Dairy and Farm should be reimbursed to the city. Councilwoman Holly Zuck felt the possibility of a community center needs to be discussed in greater detail. She asked how are we going to support it year after year? Reicks said at this point his main goal is for the city to own the property and get it cleaned up. Zuck agreed with him. Reicks said it is alright with him if it is green space or a park-
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. ing lot for awhile. Councilman David Collett suggested there needs to be some public meetings before going further. Hoffman noted estimates have been made by Mike Bubany on the impact to the levy. An estimated operational budget has been made. Zuck insisted there are still a lot of questions to be answered. Reicks suggested they acquire the property, clean it up, and then have a planning committee look into what needs to be decided before moving forward. Maust said his dream was to have a referendum on the November ballot. The revised purchase agreement will be brought back for the council’s consideration in a couple of weeks. Other business in brief • The annual membership dues in the amount of $110 will be paid to the Preston Area Chamber of Commerce, the same as in 2017. • The 2018 appointment list to various boards, commissions, and other appointed positions was approved as presented. Collett was again elected to serve as mayor pro tem. • Two signatures are required
Lanesboro Arts presents annual Juried High School Art Show
Paper Bowls, left by Madelyn Haugen, right by Payton Benson, both of Lanesboro Public School. Photo submitted Lanesboro Arts is proud to present the Annual Juried High School Art Show, showcasing artworks by 9-12th grade students from Chatfield, Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, and Rushford-Peterson High Schools. The show opens with a reception on Saturday, January 13 from 6-8 p.m., which is a fun opportunity to meet, and ask questions of, student artists and teachers from these schools. The show runs through January 27, 2018. Always free and open to the public, gallery hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. in January. The show fea-
tures a variety of art projects, including those in ceramics, acrylics, pastels, ink, pencil, and mixed media sculpture. “I always try to push this as a big stepping stone and great experience,” says Fillmore Central art teacher Carrie Mathison. “We always look at it (the art show) as a very big honor for them.” Mathison, who’s in her eighth year at Fillmore Central, says there’s a special connection and appreciation shared by the talented teens. “They like to see the variety of work from other schools as well,” she added. “There’s just
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kind of an awe and admiration at the same point.” According to Gallery Director Robbie Brokken, “The art show gives the students an opportunity to reveal a part of themselves to the public and each other through their art. Attendance and support of area families has been overwhelming and helps share our commitment to the community.” “A lot of times I think students think their work is just contained inside a bubble at school and no one is really interested in their ideas and their talents and skills,” stated former Lanesboro art teacher Matt Wagner after last year’s exhibition. He stressed that certainly was not the case and explained it’s also important for the public to see that art is an important part of the school day. Wagner, who now teaches in Winona, said he always tries to keep an open mind when it comes to project ideas; however, he noted there is one catch. “My goal is to force students to do work that they can’t Google,” he laughs. “I want them to take their background and put it in a visual form.” Stena Lieb, a Lanesboro native who is the new Lanesboro art teacher after teaching two years at Mabel-Canton, described art as much more than a course offering. “It helps you to push your creativity, to think outside-of-the box and to really adapt to different challenges that life can put in front of you,” she elaborates. “The arts, in general, help create individuals who are well rounded.” “To me, the show is really about supporting the arts in the schools and collaborating
with the other teachers,” shares Chatfield art instructor Abbey Potter. “The opening reception gives me the opportunity to catch up with the other teachers from the surrounding schools and ask about how they came up with ‘this’ or ‘that’ for their projects. I leave with a lot of great ideas for future projects or techniques to try with my students. The reception also gives me a
on all checks from the city. The mayor, mayor pro tem, city administrator and deputy city clerk are authorized to sign checks for the city. • The fee schedule was discussed. No changes were recommended or made, so no action was taken. • Reicks discussed a resolution supporting the maintenance of local license bureaus. The state has shifted clerical and auditing responsibilities onto the deputy registrar network (through Minnesota Licensing and Registration System program). This has forced deputies to invest in additional staff, equipment, and space to meet demand. Filing fee revenue no longer covers operational costs. Reicks said they are spending more money than taking in on a daily basis. The council adopted the resolution which calls for the state legislature and the governor to enact legislation in 2018 to provide deputy registrars with proper compensation “by reallocating from existing state fee structures or other appropriate filing fee adjustments” to ensure the continued service to citizens and the state. chance to meet students’ parents, talk with them and their child about all of the artwork on display, and most rewarding, see the excited look on the student’s face when they view their piece framed, correctly lit and hanging on a gallery wall.” The exhibit is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
“Amusement Night,” acrylic painting by Caitlyn Spitzer of Rushford-Peterson High School. Photo submitted
Youth Snowmobile SafetY training online ClaSS all students must complete the online test before participating in the Driving evaluation. the online test can be found at www.snowmobilecourse.com or www.snowmobile-ed.com. Students must be at least 11 years of age to participate. the Driving evaluation Class size is limited, so all students must preregister by JanuarY 9, 2018. You may register by emailing mike@rushfordmfg.com or if you have any questions, please call 507-951-3854. Driving evaluation is scheduled for Saturday, January 13. further information will be provided upon registration.
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Ask a Trooper By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: What items should I have in my vehicle during this extreme cold weather? What is the proper procedure if I become stranded and/or go off the road? Troy H. A n s w e r : Christianson With the recent below zero temperatures, being prepared with an emergency kit and plan can save your life. We recommend the following items be in your vehicle, especially in the winter: • Bag of abrasive material (sand, salt, cat litter) or traction mats • Snow shovel • Flashlight with extra batteries • Window washer solvent • Ice scraper with brush • Cloth or roll of paper towels • Jumper cables • Tow chain or rope • Extra warm clothing (gloves, hats, scarves) • Blankets • Warning devices (flares or triangles) • Drinking water • Non-perishable snacks for both human and pet passengers • First-aid kit
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• Basic toolkit (screwdrivers, pliers, adjustable wrench) • Mobile phone and car charger pre-programmed with rescue apps and important phone numbers including family and emergency services If stranded, stay in the vehicle and call 911. Provide the dispatcher with the following information: • Problem you’re experiencing • Your location (Get in the habit of looking for mile markers and cross streets/roadways) • Any injuries to yourself or passengers • Preferred tow company, otherwise the closest approved tow company will be dispatched At night, keep your dome light on and activate the vehicle’s emergency flashers. Be aware that snow can plug your vehicle’s exhaust system and cause deadly carbon monoxide gas to enter your car so make sure the exhaust pipe is free of snow and keep a window slightly open while the engine is running. Make sure your vehicle is properly maintained and that you have at least a half of a tank of fuel. Slow down and use winter driving skills to avoid crashing or going off the road. You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and 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.
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Fillmore County Police Reports Chatfield Police Department Adam Alrashid Hussein, 19, Rochester, Minn.; 10/7/2017, Fleeing an Officer, Not in a Motor Vehicle, Fine $150, Total Fees $240. Unsupervised probation for six months - Conditions (12/15/2017): Remain law abiding, No same or similar. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Izayah Paul Akers, 18, Spring Valley, Minn.; 9/22/2017, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Alexander Todd Bigalk, 25, Preston, Minn.; 10/7/2017, Open Bottle in Motor Vehicle - Possession, Fine $120, Total Fees $220. Thomas Joe Brislawn, 47, Troy Mills, Iowa; 11/25/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Adam Benjamin Collings, 28, Cresco, Iowa; 10/7/2017, Speeding (86/55), Fine $300, Total Fees $420. 10/7/2017, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200. Nicholas Lee Holten, 30, Spring Grove, Minn.; 11/17/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Frank Louis John Jackson, 62, Spring Valley, Minn.; 11/24/2017, Failure to Stop at Stop Sign, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Rebecca Jo Porter, 33, Cresco,
Animal, Fine $50, Total Fees $670. 8/31/2017, Illegally Take/Buy/Sell/Transport/PosIowa; 10/7/2017, No Motor sess Protected Wild Animal, Vehicle Insurance - Owner, Fine $50, Total Fees $670. Fine $200, Total Fees $320. 8/31/2017, Illegally Take/Buy/ 10/7/2017, Allow Open Bottle Sell/Transport/Possess Protected Wild Animal, Fine $50, Total - Driver/Owner, Fine $100. Shirley Marie Shanahan, 62, Fees $670. Preston, Minn.; 11/25/2017, Eric Charles Ross, 21, DaySpeeding (65/55), Fine $40, ton, Minn.; 11/19/2017, Camping Within Public Water Total Fees $130. Nicole Marie Thomas, 34, Access Site, Fine $50, Total Fees Canton, Minn.; 9/9/2017, $140. Disorderly Conduct - Offen- Connor James Smith, 22, sive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Champlin, Minn.; 11/19/2017, Fine $1,000 (stay $900 until Camping Within Public Water 12/15/2018), Total Fees $265. Access Site, Fine $50, Total Fees Local Confinement - 90 days $140. MN State Patrol – Rochester (stay 90 for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year Kelsey Nichole Estrada, 22, - Conditions (12/15/2017): No Winfield, Kans.; 11/1/2017, alcohol/controlled substance Seat Belt Required - Driver and use with the exception of pre- Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, scribed medications, No pos- Total Fees $115. session of alcohol or drugs with Jillian Hahn Ierien, 49, St. the exception of prescribed Paul, Minn.; 10/12/2017, medications, No mood-altering Speeding (77/55), Fine $70, chemicals, Remain law-abid- Total Fees $230. ing, No same or similar, No Jeffrey Dean Kruger, 54, assault/aggressive/threatening Rochester, Minn.; 12/12/2017, Seat Belt Required - Driver and behavior. Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, MN Department of Total Fees $115. Natural Resources – Preston Police Department Enforcement Division Gregory Ain Ballinger, Mckenzie Jo Hanson, 21, 56, Spring Valley, Minn.; Lanesboro, Minn.; 11/18/2017, 8/31/2017, Illegally Take/Buy/ No Parking Where Posted, Fine Sell/Transport/Possess Protect- $20, Total Fees $32. ed Wild Animal, Fine $50, Nancy J. Huguet, 59, Green Total Fees $670. 8/31/2017, Bay, Wis.; 11/18/2017, No Illegally Take/Buy/Sell/Trans- Parking Where Posted, Fine port/Possess Protected Wild $20, Total Fees $32.
County’s annual housekeeping By Karen Reisner Commissioners worked through a list of annual resolutions at their first meeting in 2018. County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman opened the January 2 meeting. Mitch Lentz was elected chairman and Duane Bakke was elected vicechairman. Vickerman had been sworn in earlier this day by Judge Matthew Opat as the acting auditor/ treasurer for 2018. An auditor/ treasurer will be elected to serve his/her term starting in 2019 this November. Salaries were approved for the elected officials. Commissioner Randy Dahl suggested a 2.5% increase, the same as received by county employees. Basically, all received roughly a 2.5% increase over their 2017 salaries. Commissioner salaries were set at $22,662. Approval was given for $107,000 for the county attorney, $67,500 for the county recorder, and $91,500 for the sheriff. The sheriff also gets a $6,000 stipend for emergency management work. Minimum base salaries were approved for officials elected in 2018 who will take office in 2019 as required by Minnesota statute. These minimums were set at 90% of 2018 salaries for these positions (county attorney $96,300, county recorder $60,750, and sheriff $82,350. The auditor/treasurer elected in November will have a minimum salary of $71,500 when that
individual takes office in 2019. Other business in brief • The 2018 non-union and merit pay plans effective January 1 were adopted. The plans include the budgeted 2.5% COLA increase. The phone stipend list was approved. The county will spend approximately $16,000 on cell phone stipends this year. • The 2018 and 2019 Natural Resources Block Grant Agreement was approved. This includes funding for shoreland, septic treatment systems, local water management, and the Wetland Conservation Act. Donna Rasmussen, SWCD, introduced Caleb Fischer who will oversee Water Management. • The Transportation Services contract with Semcac Transportation was approved. This is the same contract that was approved last year. It provides payment at half the IRS mileage rate for the unloaded miles for transportation of Medical Assistance clients to medical appointments. • Annual renewal fees for Homecare association and Homecare license were approved. Annual grants were renewed, including Toward Zero Death (TZD), Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP), and Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP). • The final payment to Fahrner Asphalt Sealer LLC in the
amount of $11,841.26 was approved for the airport chipseal project. County Engineer Ron Gregg was pleased with the results of the chipsealing. Approval was given to sponsor the city of Rushford to apply for a Safe Route to School Grant. The county acts as a pass through agency for cities with a population less than 5,000. • Money made from tax forfeiture receipts will be used to pay for the mowing of Bucksnort and Masonic Parks. • The 2018 mileage reimbursement rate will be 54.5 cents per mile for use of a private vehicle for official county business. The per diem rate for 2018 will be the same as last year at $45. • Approval was given to continue to reimburse $75 to veteran organizations for Memorial Day ceremonies. • Approval was given for the county to pay for flu shots for county employees. Bakke commented that anyone who works with the public should get a flu shot. • The use of the county’s website as an alternative method to disseminate bids was approved. • The Fillmore County Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting will be held on June 12 at 6:30 p.m.
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â&#x20AC;˘Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St.* â&#x20AC;˘Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* â&#x20AC;˘AA Closed Meeting, 12pm, Preston United Methodist Church, 212 St. Anthony St. N., lower level.* â&#x20AC;˘Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library* â&#x20AC;˘League of Women Voters meeting, 6:30-8:30pm, Preston F&M Bank Community Room. â&#x20AC;˘Rushford AA Closed meeting, 7pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St.* â&#x20AC;˘Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, PioÂneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*
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THURS., JANUARY 11 â&#x20AC;˘Senior Coffee and Dessert, 9am, Clara House, Harmony.* â&#x20AC;˘Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.* â&#x20AC;˘Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* â&#x20AC;˘Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info, (507) 288-6944.*
â&#x20AC;˘Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.* â&#x20AC;˘Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, use side door on Newburg.*
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SUN., JANUARY 14 â&#x20AC;˘Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*
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MON., JANUARY 15 â&#x20AC;˘Solo Friends Over 50 Group, 6pm, Spring Valley area. For info & location, call (507) 226-4595. â&#x20AC;˘Chatfield NA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*
SAT., JANUARY 13 â&#x20AC;˘Spring Valley Food Shelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson.* â&#x20AC;˘Mabel Public Library Story Hour, 9:30-10:30am. Preschool-elementary. 110 E. Newburg.*
â&#x20AC;˘Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/fire Hall. For info, call (507) 288-6944.* â&#x20AC;˘AA Crossroads Journey Group meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*
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Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI
22051 COUNTY 20 PRESTON • $65,000
720 N BROADWAY SPRING VALLEY • $136,000
Cell 507-259-5454 Website: www.toddhadoff.com E-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com NEW
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FOUNTAIN Ranch home • Wood floors • 3-season porch • Updated kitchen • Vinyl siding • Deck • Patio • Garage • Lower level is wide open to finish your way • Quiet street
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528 N BROADWAY AVE SPRING VALLEY • $84,000
408 S BROADWAY SPRING VALLEY • $49,900
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FORESTVILLE STATE PARK
$59,900
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$39,900
112 GOLD ST.
WYKOFF
SOLD!
Broker/Owner, GRI, CRS, ABR Cell: (507) 458-6110 roxanne@harmonytel.net MN & IA Licensed
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140-acre farm • Approximately 63 acres tillable • Approximately 20 acres pasture ground • Building site with outbuildings • Woods • 1920 sq.ft. pole shed • Old barn • Ideal spot to build on
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1-level living • 2 bedrooms • Full bath • Laundry • Large living room • Formal dining room • Updated kitchen • Enclosed porch • Updated electrical • Newer water heater and roof • Newer flooring and repainted • Owning is cheaper than renting!
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BUILDING LOT FOR SALE
385 HILLSIDE ST. SE CHATFIELD
$40,500
Spectacular views • Large ranch • Master suite w/jetted tub • Walkin closet • Main floor laundry • Formal living room and dining room 2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, fishing, camping • Large corner lot • Close to elementary • Close to golf course • Open to builders • City Utilities • Remodeled kitchen • 4 bath • Lower level is currently set up as a Private • Ideal for house or cabin mother-in-law apartment • Completely remodeled and updated • 1/2 27583 DEEP RIVER ROAD acre lot • Wildlife • Large deck $630,000
Handy-man special • Large 2-story home • Large lot • Gutted to studs on upper level • Do the work and finish your way
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Affordable 3 bedroom 2 bath home that has been updated and remodeled. New shingles on the garage, updated windows on the house, hardwood floors, all appliances included, leaded glass windows, French Door, original woodwork and open staircase. You’ll fall in love with the 3 season front porch and large deck off the back of the house. The 2 car detached garage has a work bench that is included. Owning this property is cheaper than paying rent!
Chatfield Office Rochester Office 116 N. Main St. 4123 26th St. NW
202 RIDGEVIEW LANE
Roxanne Johnson
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4 bedroom • Steel siding • 2+ garage • Large yard Kitchen • Large master with 2 w/in closets • Attached • Open kitchen and dining • Living room • Ideal for garage permanent home or rental • Quick possession ING LIST $35,000 NEW 101 CEDAR ST available FOUNTAIN L NEW
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Affordable home - own for less If you are looking for affordable housing than what rent payments would with no work or updates...this is it. Totally remodeled home with new 200 amp be. Great property with potential for electrical, updated windows, laminate improvements or great investment and wood flooring, perm. siding, new property. Newer furnace, some sheet rock, paint & molding throughout updated windows and partially fenced with full basement. All located in quiet yard. 4 bedrooms 2 baths, hardwood floors, formal dining area, eat in community of Greenleafton on hard surface road. Additional lot available - kitchen and mud room area coming in the back side door. Property call me for information on the extra lot. City sewer and water! priced in its “As Is” condition.
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Great Business Opportunity as owner is retiring! Currently operating as a greenhouse and floral business which has been owner operated by 2 different families since 1954. Long term established business. Inventory will be sold separately as it changes on a daily basis. Excellent location on busy Highway 16 & 63. For more information or to schedule a time to preview the business give me a call!
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Charming 4 bdrm 2 bath home with character and charm. Hardwood floors, original woodwork, open staircase, paneled doors, French doors, 2 wood fireplaces, walk-up attic, 4 season porch, updated kitchen, walk out, and new updated electrical panel. This property is partially fenced and sits on just under an acre of land. Large enough for growing room. This one is sure to please!
$135,000
Spud Boy Diner
105 PARKWAY AVE LANESBORO
Owner is retiring • Unique diner (1927 Goodell Diner Car) • High traffic area • Scenic Lanesboro • Located on Main St • Close to state trail • Property runs down to Root River • Room for outside seating • Turn key operation
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430 Main St, Ostrander
15680 County 9, Preston
308 Main St W. Preston
106 E Prairie, Mabel
366 Main St N, Chatfield
American 4 square • Character & charm • 3 bed, 1 bath • 26x58’ shop, 1/2 heated • CB • 220 & Concrete • $99,900
Wonderful character • Hard surface road • 2 car garage • 30x60 shed plus barn • Fenced pasture • $114,900
Immediate possession! • Fresh paint • New floors • Updated kitchen • 3 bed, 2 bath • $95,000
Timeless treasure! 4 bed, 2 bath • Loaded with original details • Corner lot $78,900
Easy living • Fresh paint • New flooring • 2 bed, 2 bath • 1 car attached garage • $124,900
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314 West St., Lime Springs, IA
Park-like yard, borders country • Beautifully landscaped • Open floorplan • 30x40 ft steel shed • $110,000
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Members of SEMN Association of Realtors, Rochester
For someone who enjoys people from around the world and guests ranging from private parties to corporate retreats. An outstanding property offering an exceptional experience. $545,000
COMMERICIAL LOCATION OFFERING
Real Estate - 2,448 sq ft main level with apartment, plus walk-up attic and full basement. Equipment included for full restaurant and bar. $115,000
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Built in 1905, 2,976 sq ft space. Renovated and ready to move into. Green space in back with on and off-street parking.
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CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NEW - 5 acres tucked in the valley with 429 feet of Root River frontage including an old farm house to remodel for your permanent home or cabin. Small pasture for the animals & short drive to town. #4084702 $79,900. CHATFIELD - Level lot (0.16 acre) ready to be built on located in an established neighborhood along a dead end street across from City Park. #4084421 $19,900 FOUNTAIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Large level lot (132â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 300â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900 FOUNTAIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8.5 acre building site with a couple acres of tillable located off the county road high on the hill overlooking the valley. #4077950 $99,000 $89,900 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 acres of woods with approximately 400â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of creek frontage and adjoins State land. Ideal for hunting, recreation or weekend getaway. Additional land available for building site. #4076539 $49,900
LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wooded 5 acre building site with an amazing view. Additional land available. $119,900 $109,900 LANESBORO - CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Approximately 20 acre building site located along the blacktop. Great view, adjacent to state land, trails, 5 acres tillable with balance wooded. $195,000 $165,000 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $84,900 $79,900 WYKOFF â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Farm in Jordan Township â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 124 acres located in a beautiful valley with the Root River running through the property. Approximately 45 acres could be tillable with the balance being fenced pasture. Includes hay shed. $474,900 - PRICED REDUCED - $417,000
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January 2018
Falcon News
Mrs. Steichen's first grade class is learning about "Sneaky E" at the end of words. He disguises himself, steals the short vowel sounds, and makes the vowels scream their name. Everyone got to disguise themselves as "Sneaky E" and then we took turns making words with one student at the end disguised as "Sneaky E" to see how the word changes.
The 2018 Falcon Yearbook staff is working on its second deadline of the year. The senior editors are Taylor Willford and Carlee Birch. Business managers Katie Gatzke and Cailey Rindels handle our sales and financial information. We have many other staff members who contribute to producing the yearbook. You can still place an order for a 2018 Falcon! The cost for the book is $45.00. Ordering information can be found on the Fillmore Central website or by searching for Jostens yearbook information online. You can also pick up an order form at the high school.
The Lanesboro Arts Center is holding their annual Student Art Show. The show opens on Saturday, January 13 with an open house from 6-8 pm. The show is on display during open gallery hours from January 13-28. Students with art on display this year from Fillmore Central are Kaylee Arndt, Kasey Back, Dan Erickson, Erin Gossman, Anna Jorgenson, Caleb Kunz, Riley Lange, Emily Mock, Rianna Ryan, Annalise Shupe, Mikayla Vande Zande, Taylor Wilford and Zara Wilkemeyer.
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FCHS Drama Department presents the Contest One Act Play Our Place by Terry Gabbard January 25th at 7pm High School Stage, Harmony
Conference meet: January 20th @ Caledonia HS Sub Section meet: January 27th @ Rushford-Peterson HS
Father-Son Build Monday, January 22 from 5:45-7:45 Harmony Community Center Miss Flower By Emily Mock
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Please fill out a registration form (or register online at https://fillmorecentralnew.rschooltoday.com/page/3261) and send in payment by January 17 to reserve your spot! All supplies will be provided. The cost is $12 per “father-son” duo, and an additional $3 per each additional son.
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Adult Soccer League is every Sunday starting at 4 p.m. in the Fillmore Central Elementary Gym. $3.00 per week or $30 for the season. Adult Volleyball League is every Tuesday from 7-9PM in the Fillmore Central Elementary School Gym, Preston. $3.00 per week or $30 for the season. Adult Basketball League is Wednesday nights (started November 8) from 6:30-9:00 p.m. in Fillmore Central Elementary Gym. $3.00 per week or $30 for the season. Hall Walking at Fillmore Central Elementary – The public is free to use our hallways for walking before and after school on days school is in session. Please bring walking shoes to avoid tracking up the floors. Hall walking is FREE! Hall walking hours are from 7-7:30 a.m. and 3:15-6 p.m. M-F when school is in session. You will need to arrive prior to 4 p.m. to get access to check into the building with the Community Ed. District Office or Elementary Office. Check out our Fillmore Central Facebook Page for more school news! www.facebook.com/isd2198
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