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Rushford-Peterson breaks ground on new school

Community leaders, school officials, and students all gathered for the groundbreaking of the new Rushford-Peterson school.

On October 14, the R-P district hosted a recognition ceremony and ground breaking event at the site of the new early childhood through grade 12 facility. The entire school body and staff were in attendance, as were well over a hundred community members. Excitement by many was palpable amid music from the band and the collection of so many present.

Superintendent Chuck Ehler’s welcome address served

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both to introduce the guests of honor, seated on either side of the podium, and to thank each for their efforts. “Our school and community have placed a value on education. This is evident through the academic success of our students and in our extra-curricular programs. Our students’ efforts, great teaching/ coaching and parental support are a testament to the engrained value of ‘Always Our Best!’ It is with great joy that we have gathered today as we reach this pinnacle and milestone in our new school initiative.”

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Former school board mem- tion for all,” said Ehler. Former process.” bers Angela Colbenson, Kathie board members George Ingram, Representative Gene Pelowski, Ingram, Dan Munson, Greg Jim Kitchens, Roger Metz, John who Ehler dubbed, “instrumenSmith and current board mem- Nitecki, Eric Thompson, and tal”, along with Representative bers Val Howe, Joyce Iverson, Beth Stanford and current board Greg Davids and State Senator Julie Koop, board chairman John members Dean Mierau, Taylor Jeremy Miller, who were unable Linder, and student representa- Peterson, and Jon Pettit were to attend, were also honored tive Clara Wieser were lauded also recognized, but were unable as “instrumental” in legislative efforts towards Debt Equalby Ehler for collectively for- to attend the events.

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Also present at the ceremony were Tim Robertson, of Ehlers Financial, the district’s owners representative for the project; Deen Beeninga representing architectural firm ATS&R; Jeff Weiser, of Weiser Brothers Construction, the project contractor, and Gary Wade, R-P teacher and Education Minnesota local president.

Task Force members, some members of other various local organizations, were also acknowledged. They included ‘Vote Yes’ campaign committee member Robin Honken, R-P Booster Club representative Lynn Hinz, Partners in Education representative Sue Hoff, Foundation for Rushford-Peterson Schools representative Lisa

The student body at Rushford-Peterson assembled to celebrate the groundbreaking for the new school.

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build and lay the foundation for our new school,” he continued.

“There are many, many others who have played a role so that we could celebrate on this ground breaking day. Today is an opportunity for all of us, to think over the past and to reflect on the challenges we have faced, the people we have met, and the lessons we have learned.”

The student body earned a large place in the unfolding of ceremony events. “Those who were responsible for laying this foundation can see who will be the benefactors of their hard work, dedication, and perseverance,” added Ehler.

Following the recognition ceremony, children, adults, and guests of honor filed past the Niggle Athletic Complex to the site of the new school. Before digging in, School Board Chairman John Linder spoke briefly to the crowd, thanking both Superintendent Ehler and the community. “This comes down to the community itself. This has really been a community effort and the community spirit is what has gotten us this far.

This is really a great day.”

Construction of the $38.1 million facility is expected to last two years and welcome its first students in September 2017.

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By Karen Reisner Donna Rasmussen, Soil and Water Conservation District administrator, Kevin Kuehner representing Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), and Ron Meiners, a contractor on behalf of MDA reported on the ongoing work of the Root River Field and Stream Partnership. Rasmussen said they had a positive working relationship with the MDA. This partnership, which also includes Minnesota Agricultural Resource Center, the Nature Conservancy, Monsanto, and academic researchers, is working through a two phase plan to collect data which will allow us to better understand how agricultural practices affect the health of rivers and streams in the Root River Watershed. Study areas or sub-watersheds include Headwaters (Mower County), Crystal Creek (Fillmore County), and Bridge Creek (Fillmore County).

During the first phase from 20102015, a baseline is being established “to determine the range of sediment and nutrient losses” from participating farming operations in these small watersheds. This phase will determine today’s water quality “under current climatic conditions and management practices.”

During the second phase from 2016-2020, farmers will be building on their conservation practices.

Data will be compared with Phase I data to determine which management practices are most beneficial for water quality.

Kuehner stated that the area being monitored includes 50 farms and 10,000 crop acres. Monitoring at the edge of fields measures sediment, nitrogen, and phosphorus runoff. Different types of farming systems have been monitored, one example being continuous corn silage with dairy manure with a 6% slope. Streams are monitored at the outlet of each small watershed.

Each watershed drains a unique landscape found in the Root River

Watershed, including glacial till in the west, central karst terrain, and bluff landscape in the east.

One participating farmer was quoted in the literature stating, “If I’m losing nutrients from my field, I want to be the first to know.”

Meiners noted that he worked with water conservation for 25 years and retired a year ago. Kuehner asked Meiners to join the project to develop plans for farmers and watersheds. Meiners meets with landowners talking about their needs and basic farming practices for soil control. He said he has been encouraged by land owner participation. Meiners said this is a unique project and that just about every land owner he has worked with was interested in doing something to protect the environment. He asked commissioners to thank land owners for their participation.

Chairman Duane Bakke asked that a statement be drafted to thank the participating land owners on behalf of all the commissioners. The Fillmore County watersheds in the study are in commissioner Randy Dahl’s and Bakke’s districts.

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C ommentary The Peaceable Kingdom

By Yvonne Nyenhuis We are all familiar with the painting “The Peaceable Kingdom” by Edward Hicks where we see a lion and a lamb lying side by side. I always figured that this took place “after” the lion had Yvonne his lunch!

Nyenhuis Another picture I carry in my memory is of a safari I took with a friend to South Africa. Our guide parked our landrover by the side of the dirt road where we could better observe a pride of lions who were sunning themselves. A regal male ambled away from the group, came down

the slope to where we were and proceeded to rest his magnificent head against the front wheel of our vehicle and take a nap!

Metaphorically we are being given the message that enemies can become friends and that peace in the world is possible.

On September 23, the Pope was greeted at the White House by the President. He came to share his thoughts with the American people about peace and inclusiveness. He demonstrated in his manner, humility, simplicity and generosity. He urged us to take care of the planet, God’s gift to us.

Behind the pageantry of his appearances in Wash., N. Y. and Philadelphia, the unrest in the world raged in stark contrast. The media kept us informed of the continuing

genocide in Syria, the ongoing savagery of Isis, and of the multitude of refugees pouring into Europe from Syria and Iraq.

We also were told about forest fires out of control in Calif. where close to six million acres burned and six hundred homes were destroyed.

We learned of floods in Fla. and Ala. We heard of still another mass murder, this time at a community college in Roseburg, Oreg.

Cruising the channels on television, I found the United Nations had chosen this time to assemble in N. Y. On another channel I found a program the “Global initiative to combat world hunger”.

Then to my amazement, one channel offered respite from all the chaos. I discovered “Live from Kennedy Center” and watched Lang Lang playing Mozart.

One way to escape the relentless

Chronicles of the Kingsland School District

By Jeff Erding For years a highly respected district known throughout Minn. for excellence in academics and extra curricular activities, the once proud Kingsland District has fallen on hard times. How did this district fall so far Jeff Erding so fast? Read on to get the story from a resident who watched and participated as the unfortunate events occurred.

Conceived in the early 1990s by the union of the financially challenged Spring Valley District and the financially sound but small enrollment Wykoff District, it didn’t take long for the new Kingsland District to achieve a remarkable standard of excellence.

The drama club put on plays and musicals that thrilled packed audiEditorial Cartoon

ences with an astounding level of competence and talent. Band and choir concerts were a joy to attend, with wonderful student participation and rewarding and inspiring performances. I distinctly remember being amazed by the concerts of the middle school band and choir, commenting to my wife that they sounded better, even at their young age, than anything achieved by students at the high school level in the old Wykoff District.

When it came to sports, Kingsland was a force to be reckoned with in every category. Every contest, be it football, cross country, track, boys and girls basketball, softball, baseball; you name it and the supporting crowds were there and the teams and individuals were highly competitive. Other schools did not always like us, but they knew it would take everything they had to compete with Kingsland.

This level of achievement was no accident. Teachers, coaches, admin-

istration, volunteers, indeed the entire staff was dedicated to the effort to make the district the best that it could be. A common thread existed in every decision made: priority one was always this: “WHAT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE STUDENTS?” To show an admirable commitment to inclusiveness, the school board and administration made it well known that no attempt would be made to marginalize the smaller, but financially sound, former Wykoff District. To emphasize that attitude and acknowledge the contribution to the fiscal stability of the new entity, the district offices were moved to Wykoff. With the elementary and high school located in Spring Valley and grades 6, 7, and 8 located in Wykoff, the environment was conducive to student well being.

Countless studies have concluded and experiences at Kingsland confirmed it; students accrue great benefit from the appropriate sepa-

din of the media is to read. To watch television is to expose one self to the continuing political static as the pundits attempt to keep us involved by reciting the latest polls. There is endless speculation about a contest that won’t be resolved for another year.

What “boggles” the mind and is beyond comprehension is the amount of money spent on campaigning. We have schools in our country where the roofs are leaking, where the children are sick because of the mold in the walls. We have families that are living in their cars or in shelters, washing their faces and brushing their teeth in public rest rooms, going without food and medicine. But somehow there are billions of dollars available for TV ads, to pay lobbyists, to promote lies and propaganda in books, magazines, and on the internet.

Remarkably, a number of Americans seem to be retaining their sanity.

I see happy smiling faces as people adeptly examine their priorities and maintain order in their lives.

Others are stalked by anxiety. As events unfold, they look for some one to blame or for a Savior who will “still the troubled waters” and make all the bad stuff go away. This is what is driving our politics. Another word for it is “fear”.

There is no quick fix to our problems. It is difficult in our government to sustain long term programs as we change administrations who often entertain different ideas as to goals and a vision for the future.

Americans who are religious rely on God to resolve their fate. Actually this is a “cop-out”. God gave us the freedom to make choices, passion, and the ability to reason. He holds us accountable for the results!

ration of age groups. And thrive they did. That configuration, combined with a skilled and dedicated staff of teachers, paras, administration, and custodial workers was a formula for success. However, lurking beneath the surface, problems existed that would soon cause dire consequences.

Aging heating, air handling, and roof systems at all three locations needed renovation and upgrades.

As anyone knows who has served on a church or school board, procuring funds for infrastructure is very difficult to do. Pastors and superintendents often want new office furniture, carpeting or flooring, and instructional aids or sound systems to the exclusion of improvements and upgrades to mundane things like roofs, furnaces, plumbing pipes, caulking, and tuck pointing. The unwillingness of administrators to spend money on things that “don’t show” is a fact of life that will never change.

If cooler and more practical heads don’t prevail, the unseen but crucial maintenance that is neglected soon results in serious degradation of a structure. Leaky pipes and wheezing heating systems. Persistent roof leaks. Worn out door hardware. Drafty windows and cracked masonry. All these factors combine to cause uncomfortable buildings, bad air quality, and eventual serious structural problems.

As my old boss Joe Weis pointed out to me on an occasion when I failed to deal quickly with a problem on a large retail construction

project: “Jeff, little problems that aren’t dealt with in a timely manner always tend to get way out of hand.” So right, Joe. And that is what has happened to the structures that comprise the Kingsland District. Like so many other districts, years of neglect caused inevitable deterioration to buildings. So much deterioration accrued to the See CHRONICLES Page 5 

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Government this week • Monday, October 19, Rushford-Peterson School Board, Rushford Biology Room, 5:30 p.m.

• Monday, October 19, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m.

• Monday, October 19, Kingsland School Board, District Conference Room, 6:30 p.m.

• Monday, October 19, Chatfield School Board, High School Media Center, 7 p.m.

• Tuesday, October 20, Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m.

• Tuesday, October 20, Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 7 p.m.

• Tuesday, October 20, Rushford Village City Council, Community Center, 7 p.m.

• Tuesday, October 20, Wykoff City Council, 7 p.m.

• Thursday, October 22, Lanesboro School Board, 7 p.m.

• Monday October 26, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.

• Monday October 26, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m.

• Monday October 26, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

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beautiful and structurally sound elementary school that it was deemed beyond repair. The beautiful woodwork, terrazzo floors, and the old but iconic gymnasium are all gone forever, replaced in 2008 with a substandard structure built as a new home for the elementary, as an addition to the high school.

To say that addition was poorly done is a gross understatement.

Leaky roofs, sagging and settling floors, inadequate restrooms, noncompliant air exchange systems, improper close-out documents, and punch list items left undone.

To my knowledge, not even a set of “as built” drawings to aid in corrective and remedial work. Poor value for a large, crucial project, in my opinion.

As with all rural districts nationwide, declining enrollment has played a big part in causing problems for the district. Enrollment has dropped to about 600, roughly half what it was 10 years ago. This caused the eventual abandonment of the middle school system at Kingsland, a decision which, while made for sound fiscal reasons, was very detrimental to the students.

What should the priority be when such decisions are made? Do financial consequences trump the best interests of the students? In my opinion, they should not. School boards and administrators should provide the most fiscally viable system possible that DOES NOT compromise the achievement level of the students. After all, the school exists for the students. They should always be priority one.

Contributing to the problem is the disturbing fact that Kingsland is close to 150 students under water on open enroll. That’s 150 times $7,000.00. The district could do a lot with an extra million dollars a year. Why do so many choose to go elsewhere? That discussion is best left for another time.

So what should have been done in 2008? Did a much better alter-

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native exist? It most certainly did.

The configuration of the Wykoff facility had, and continues to have viable possibilities. The south [elementary] wing could have upgrades done that would allow it to house the entire elementary population and do it better than the present one that exists at the high school.

The beautiful stone structure that comprises the 1939 wing has great possibilities. The gym would be ideal for exclusive use by the elementary. Would the air handling system need renovation? Yes. Could it be done effectively? You bet.

Happens all the time. Meanwhile, this wing has two of the largest classrooms in the district that have sat unused for years because they don’t comply with ADA. Solution? Add an elevator and repair or replace the fire escape. Add some new windows and upgrade the electrical system. Great usable space.

Combine those two rooms with several additional classrooms in the west wing and you have plenty of room for the middle school with the 1975 gym for their exclusive use. The old industrial arts room and home ec room could be put to good use. They could even be used for industrial arts and home economics, if God forbid, we should ever admit that using computers and iPads are not the only tools humans need to survive and prosper. With the kitchen and cafeteria in a central location, it would be easy to structure meal times that minimize contact between the age groups.

Lest anyone should say all this is second guessing, about a dozen local citizens, myself included, served on a “Facilities Task Force” for several months recently. Comprised of former school board members, construction professionals, teachers, administration, present school board members, retired Kingsland teachers, and concerned parents and citizens, many good ideas and conclusions were reached, and in the end it was decided that electrical and air handling systems, along with roof and exterior repairs, were top priority. It was decided to hire an expert to evaluate the facilities and conduct a feasibility study to determine the most viable air handling and electrical system upgrades to install.

Was it ever decided to move all the students to Spring Valley?

No. Was the closing of the Wykoff facility ever proposed? No. Was the formation of the Facilities Task Force merely a ploy to convince district residents they were part of the decision process? It certainly appears so. Where was the disconnect? The majority of Task Force members were in favor of the two construction professionals writing a scope of work for the firm that would be hired for the feasibility study. I was one of those two. Both of us agreed to do so free of charge for the district. What actually happened?

The study was commissioned without any scope input from me or as far as I know, from the other

member.

Voila, the study concluded we can shoehorn all the students in Spring Valley. Wykoff is too far gone to waste money on. We’ll save what we need for now, close off the rest for demolition later. All tied up in a neat little bow. Except the whole thing does not pass the smell test.

The plan is to use the Wykoff gym. OK, how do you do that with the students seven miles away? You bus them over and back for phy ed?

Are you kidding me?

The cafeteria is already overcrowded at the Spring Valley facility. There are severe overlaps of age groups while trying to feed breakfasts and lunches. Now you add 120 more mouths to feed and you don’t see some serious problems with bullying and congestion?

The present elementary restrooms are already woefully inadequate with only two stalls in the girls and a stall and one urinal in the boys. How is all this going to work? I’ll go on record here and tell it like it is: In my opinion, it won’t work for long.

Two or three years from now, when the Wykoff facility is only a memory, I predict district residents will be asked to approve a multimillion dollar building referendum because of the overcrowded conditions. This is an educated guess, but I believe it will include classrooms, restrooms, a performing arts center, and a new state of the art gymnasium, among other things. If it fails to pass, it will be brought up again and again until it does pass. The cost? Again I can only guess, but 30 million should be close.

Why is this a bad idea? Because it runs counter to the best interests of Kingsland students. A K-12 facility does not promote good achievement conditions for students, especially for those in 6, 7, and 8. Middle school age is a terribly vulnerable time. The need for isolation from older students is crucial to their social and academic development. That is not an opinion, it is a fact proven by countless studies and achievement observations.

Of lesser importance, the eventual referendum costs will be a huge burden on district residents, especially farmers, and will drive a stake in the heart of a Wykoff community already struggling to survive. Who will benefit? Life will be good for administration and the maintenance supervisor, unfortunately to the detriment of students.

Who are we serving here?

Unless enough people contact Kingsland School Board members and administration, this wrong decision will prevail, and Kingsland students will pay the price for generations. I urge all concerned citizens to act now, before it’s too late.

Go to the Kingsland website to learn the time and location of the next school board meeting. Go and speak your piece. It might be the last chance to stop this travesty.

God bless, Jeff

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Peterson council looks to commercial zoning issues

By Kirsten Zoellner The Peterson Planning Commission continues its efforts to update the city zoning ordinance and has run into its fair share of hiccups along the way. At the Wednesday, October 14 city council meeting, commission member and councilor Loren Rue stated an issue had arisen with regulations on properties that are residential, but zoned commercial.

Two properties in particular, the former gas station at 225 Mill Street and the former bank, at 411 Mill Street, are currently out of compliance due to current ordinance language. As it’s currently written, the city ordinance allows for living quarters in a commercial district if the living space is on the second floor of the property. The properties in question are both single story and both residential only, although the bank, which is currently for sale, formerly served as a tenth room to the Wenneson Inn prior to its sale in 2014.

City Clerk Megan Boyum has already met the with property owners about the situation. In both instances, the owners want to stay within commercial zoning.

To do this, the city would either need to rewrite the ordinance to allow residential occupation of the first floor of commercial properties or issue Conditional Use Permits (CUP) to the properties. A CUP, once issued, is typically not time dated and may be transferrable with the sale of a property.

Councilor Gail Boyum also discussed the option of allowing first floor residences in commercial properties, so long as those properties maintain a storefront. Councilor Rue questioned the fairness to other business properties of allowing for some to seek permits to allow residency. “Aren’t we getting into making more exception to the rule?” he asked. Councilor Dick Lee also questioned that motive, cautioning the council to stay away from different stipulations for different properties, although the city doesn’t want to restrict the possible sale of properties by doing so.

Clerk Boyum noted that no commercial property within is being bought and sold in rapid succession and that perhaps residency with storefront fits the reality of the city’s commercial district.

The issue will be discussed further by the Planning Commission before being brought back to the council with formal recommendation. The properties currently out of compliance will remain so until the time the city decides to reword the ordinance or require a CUP, a $400 per property cost. A number of meetings and a public hearing would need to take place before the ordinance could be changed.

The city is in the final stages of the County State Aid Highway 25 reconstruction project. Sod has been laid and a punchlist of to do items is being formulated. The last layer of asphalt will be laid in spring. Winter driving on the two

lifts of asphalt currently down will further aids in compacting the soil. The city estimates receiving billing for the project by December 1.

Work on the city Transition Plan is also still underway. The plan is in final updating and will be forwarded to the USDA. A property boundary pin has been located in an area where an ADAcompliant five-foot by five-foot landing is required. Unfortunately for the city, putting in the landing, at that size, will place a one-foot portion of the landing on land owned by Chuck’s Feed and Grain.

It remains to be determined if the city requirement will be waived due to property boundaries or whether the city will need to seek arrangements with Chuck’s property owner Mike Eidenschink.

In new business, the city has authorized the sale of the Public Works road salting and sanding equipment. The city is having issues with the six-year old current sander and received a quote from Michael’s Hoist, of La Crosse, for a new, eight-foot Western Striker sand and salt spreader. The company is not interested in a trade-in.

The council approved the sale of the old sander via Craigslist. They also unanimously approved the purchase of the new sander, to be purchased with equipment funds, at a quoted at a price of $4,379.

The council also approved the submittal of a grant application to GameTime, a playground equipment manufacturer, to take advantage of one of two 45% cost reduction ($35,000 or more) grants provided by the company annually. The city has been working to build up funds for the replacement of its city park playground, deemed one of the worst in the county. The city has access to $13,000-15,000 in donated and raised funds for the project and has the opportunity for access to a second grant for up to $25,000. Preliminary plans for the playground estimate $25,334 in material, kit, and freight, plus related installation costs. The GameTime grant represents a roughly $17,444 savings to the city project. The city would likely seek another grant opportunity, further fundraising, and cooperation with Sentenced to Serve to fund installation costs.

Submitting the grant application does not obligate the city to the project. However, if the city is going to proceed, it will need to place the order for the structures by the end of the year. Mayor Tim Hallum stressed the importance of making sure the city knows all costs related and having the funds in hand before proceeding with this project. The item will need formal review and approval at the November council meeting.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Wednesday, November 11, at 7 p.m. at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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Obituaries Yvonne Shirley Durben Yvonne Shirley Durben, 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on October 11, 2015 at Home ste a d of Rochester.

She was born on December 4, 1922 to Yvonne Shirley Mildred and Durben Archie Staplecamp, of Preston, Minn. She attended school in Preston and graduated in 1940. During WWII, she was employed by Douglas Aircraft Company of Santa Monica, Calif. After the war, she returned to Preston. She worked at Mayo Clinic. On September 4, 1946, she married Frank “Sunny” Durben, of Stacyville, Iowa. They were married in Rochester, Minn. at Saint John’s Catholic Church. In 1947, they moved to Dodge Center, Minn., where they owned and operated Durben and Funk Fairway Foods Grocery Store. Frank and Yvonne loved boating, fishing, playing cards, dancing to Big Band music, and traveling. They vacationed in northern MN for many years.

After Frank’s death, she moved to Rochester in 1999. She lived at the Real Life Cooperative, where she met many wonderful friends.

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In May of 2014, she moved to Homestead of Rochester, where she lived until her death. She loved spending time with her daughters and their families and friends.

She was an avid Minnesota Twins, Vikings, and Gophers fan. She rarely missed watching and cheering on her teams on TV. She enjoyed playing Gin Rummy and 500 with family and friends. She especially loved spending time at the cabin with her family.

Yvonne was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

She was an active member of St. John’s Catholic Church of Dodge Center, Minn., and she was a member of Pax Christi Catholic Church in Rochester.

Yvonne was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank, her parents, a brother, an infant son, a son-in-law, and an infant greatgranddaughter.

Yvonne is survived by her four daughters, who were the loves of her life: Mary (Dick) Hines of Rochester, Bonnie Titus of Carmel, Calif., Judy (Craig) Wendland of Rochester and Deb (Tom) Ratelle of Edina, Minn.; her grandchildren: Mike and Patrick Jensen, Renee Redalen, Allyson Holler, Chris Wendland, Ben Borofka, and John Ratelle; and her greatgrandchildren: Marissa, Megan, Maya, Emma, Isaiah, Ashley, Jillian, Brooklyn, Caitlyn, Zac, and Ethan.

A funeral Mass for Yvonne was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October

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activities including gardening, flowers, cooking, and watching the Food Network.

Grateful for having shared her life are her husband, Steve; three children: Kathie Johnson of Spring Valley, Daniel Johnson of Chatfield,and Angela (Andy) Reinke of Rochester; mother Dorothy (Fred) Rath-Mundfrom of Spring Valley; three siblings: Mark Rath, Beth (Ron) Rasmussen, Colleen (Jeff) Thompson; plus many cousins, nieces, nephews and family.

Darlene was preceded in death by her father, Harold Rath.

Darlene Marie Johnson Funeral service was held at 1 Darlene Marie Johnson, 59, of p.m., Tuesday, October 13, at Chatfield, died Saturday, October the Chatfield United Method10, 2015, at the Chosen Valley ist Church, 124 Winona St. SE, Care Center in Chatfield.

Chatfield, Minn., with Rev. Debra Darlene Jene Collum officiating. A family Marie Johncommittal service will take place at son was born Chatfield Cemetery at a later date. on July 5, Memorials are preferred to the 1956 in PresChatfield Community Food Shelf. ton, Minn.

Visitation was held Monday, to Harold W. October 12 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at and Dorothe the Chatfield United Methodist thy A. (Sev- Darlene Marie Church, and one hour before the erson) Rath. service at the church on Tuesday.

Johnson On February Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield 18, 1978 she married Steven Lee assisted the family with arrangeJohnson at St. John’s Lutheran in ments. To share any condolences Wykoff. with Darlene’s family please visit Darlene worked as a cosme- www.rileyfuneralhomes.com. tologist at Shear Class in Chatfield for 33 years. She was a member Francis W. Klomps of many organizations, including The funeral for Francis W. the Chatfield Methodist Church Klomps age 83, of rural Fountain, and Shade of Green Hosta Society Minn., was held 1 p.m., Saturday, in Rochester. She enjoyed many October 17, 2015, at the Preston

16, 2015 at Pax Christi Catholic Church in Rochester, officiated

by Father Joseph Fogal. Visitation was held one and one-half hour prior to the Mass. Burial took place in Calvary Cemetery Rochester.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars or Seasons Hospice Rochester.

Macken Funeral Home handled the arrangements and online condolences are welcome at www. mackenfuneralhome.com.

United Methodist Church, with Rev. Amanda Larsen officiating.

Burial took place in the Cherry Grove Cemetery. Friends called at the Thauwald Funeral Home in Preston 5 - 7 p.m., Friday and at the church on Saturday an hour before the services.

F r a n cis William Klomps was born June 13, 1932 in Francis W. Spring Valley, Klomps Minn. to John and Henrietta (Ramaker) Klomps.

During his childhood he attended country school and Spring Valley Public school. Francis married Lorraine Thomas on December 30, 1952, at the home of his uncle, Reverend Dick Nagle. They resided in several areas of rural Fillmore County before purchasing their dairy farm outside of Fountain in 1967, where they raised their three children. Along with dairy farming, Francis drove school bus for Spring Valley schools and drove truck for Libby’s, Warren Trucking, and Kappers. He also hauled livestock for Lanesboro Sales and was a clerk for Chatfield Township for fifteen years. Francis enjoyed camping, snowmobiling, and travelling throughout the United States, Alaska, and overseas.

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Fillmore County Church Directory Fillmore County Journal • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Perfect Glossy • Preston MN 507.251.5297 A rendahl Lutheran Church....……………………...Sundays - 10 : 30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 A ssembly Of God Church & Valley Christian Center..... Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church.….....…Fri. - 8 : 30am & Sat. - 5 : 00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church...…...……………....…Sundays - 9 : 00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church.…….……....…Sundays - 10 : 45am & 6 : 00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church............……Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church………….....Sundays - 8 : 00am & 9 : 30am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ……....…………Sundays - 9 : 30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist...…………...……Sundays - 10 : 00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...……………..…….....……Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Ser vices.…………...…....………Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Destiny Life Church.............………………......…Sundays - 10 : 00am 104 West Jessie Street, Rushford MN 55971 (507) 429-1222 Elstad Lutheran Church...………………….......….Sundays - 10 : 00am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……..……....……Sundays - 11: 00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..….....................Sundays - 9 : 00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church.......Sundays - 8 : 30am & 10 : 30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....………........………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 6 : 00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840

First Baptist Church-Preston.…………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 7: 00pm 108 Chatfield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4960 First English Lutheran Church.………...……..…...Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland...............................Sundays - 10 :30am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318

First Presby terian Church..…………...………..….Sundays - 10 : 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran....…………....……………………Sundays - 9 : 00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church...…...…………Sundays - 8 : 30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4456

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Garness Trinity Lutheran...……….………........…Sundays - 9 : 00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905 Grace Lutheran Church..……………………....…..Sundays - 9 : 00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..………………….....Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church..…….………..…Sundays - 10 : 00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2546 Harmony United Methodist Church…...............Sundays - 10 : 30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henrytown Lutheran Church-Canton Assumption Catholic Church....Sundays-10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist..........Saturdays - 9 : 00am 217 W. Jessie St., Rushford (507) 993-8328 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church.........................Sundays - 9: 00am 43267 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church (Special Occasions) Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545 -2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church..……………..…....…Sundays - 9 : 30am 254 Main St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church..……….…Sundays - 10 : 30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Looney Valley Lutheran Church.............................Sundays - 10 : 00am 2040 Looney Valley Road, Houston, MN 55943 (507) 896-3412

Mabel First Lutheran Church……………......……Sundays - 9 : 00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293 Mabel United Methodist Church..……………...…Sundays - 9 : 30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296 Nativity Catholic Church..Sun. (1 & 2) - 8 : 45am & (3 & 4) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 Newburg United Methodist Church 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran.………………...…………Sundays - 10 : 30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875 -2460 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.…......... Sat. - 5 : 30pm Sun. - 9 : 00am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church.…………...................Sundays - 9 : 00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875 -2460

Pioneer Presby terian Church…………....…….…..Sundays - 8 : 30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church ………............Sundays - 8 : 30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2503 R iver Of Life Regional Church 220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853 Root Prairie Lutheran Church …………...…..…Sundays - 10 : 30am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4455

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Saetersdal Lutheran Church.……………....…........Sundays - 9 : 00am 21447 Co. Rd. 30, Rural Harmony, MN Scheie Lutheran Church..…………………….…..…Sundays - 9 : 30am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5680 St Columban Church.…..…………………...……Sundays - 10 : 00am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -3886 St Ignatius Catholic Church.……………….........……Sundays - 10 : 30am 213 W Franklin St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7565

St John Lutheran Church.…………...……………...Sundays - 9 : 00am 241 Line St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296 St Joseph’s Catholic Church.……………….…...…Sundays - 8 : 00am PO Box 577 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257 St Mark ’s Lutheran Church...…………....…………Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111

St Mar y’s Catholic Church...…..................................Sundays - 8 : 00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthew’s Episcopal Church..…...........……………Sundays - 9 : 30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923-1219 (507) 867-3707

St Matthew’s Lutheran Church..……………………Sundays - 9 : 00am Harmony, MN 55939 (Granger) (507) 772- 4474 St Olaf Catholic Church...........Sun. (1 & 2) - 10 :30am & (3 & 4) - 8 : 45am 114 N Locust, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5268

St Patrick ’s Church Hall ………………......…......Saturday - 5 : 00pm Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church.....................................Sundays - 9 : 00am 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul’s Lutheran Church.........................................Sundays - 10 :30am 215 N Miller St, Lime Springs, IA 52155 (563) 566-2389

Sumner Center United Methodist Church.…........…Sundays - 10 :30am 9 miles N. of Spring Valley on Co. Rd. 1 (507) 696-4197 Trinity Fellowship ELCA..…………………......….Sundays - 10 : 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211 Trinit y Evangelical Lutheran Church……….......……Sundays - 10 : 30am 204 South St, Ostrander, MN 55961 (507) 657-2203

Union Prairie Lutheran..……………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3363 Whalan Lutheran Church.............................................Sundays - 9:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398 Wykof f United Methodist Church.…….……….…Sundays- 10 : 30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 202-2275

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with his family and friends. He always loved visiting with friends and relatives over a cup of coffee.

Francis is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lorraine of Chatfield; his son, Thomas of Preston; and his daughter, Gloria (Kenneth) Hollermann of Fountain; four grandchildren: Jolene (Jeremy) Greenwaldt of Rochester, Lori (Jonathon) Winkels of Preston, Jason (Kimberly) Hollermann of La Crosse, Wis., and Matthew (Kristina) Hollermann of Elgin; four great-grandchildren: Jackson Greenwaldt, Abagail Rowley, Ava Hollermann, and Aaron Hollermann. He was preceeded in death by his son, Daniel; his parents; two brothers, John and Donald; a sister, Loretta Pendergrass; sisters-in-law: Audrey Klomps, Ruby Klomps, and Laura Klomps; brothersin-law, Penny Pendergrass, Lyle Thomas, and Donald Nichols; as well as nephews John Pendergrass and Harlan Vreeman.

Francis passed peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2015, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.

Ronald D. Nelson Ronald D. Nelson, 82, of La Crescent, Minn. and formerly of Houston, Minn. died on Tuesday, September 29, 2015, at Lake Winona Manor in Winona, Minn.

Ronald Dean Nelson was born on December 31, 1932, in La Crosse, Wis. to Henry Leroy and Fern (Hanson) Nelson. Ron was raised and lived most of his life in the Houston area. He graduated from Houston High School where

he was a member of the 1950, state football championship team.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and later in the National Guard Reserves.

Ron married Mary Dybing on October 31, 1955. They were later divorced.

On December 7, 1984, Ronald D. Ron marNelson ried Arleen Fischer. He worked as a mechanic for many different businesses over the years, including Loerch Implement in Houston, Amoco, at the North Slope of Alaska, and La Crescent Farm and Orchard. Ron farmed and enjoyed rebuilding and flying small aircrafts. He also enjoyed traveling, camping, motorcycles, and sports cars. Ron could fix anything with an engine. He was a member of the American Legion, and a life member of the VFW and the DAV. He was also a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) He is survived by his wife, Arleen; five children: Donna (Dave) Wierzgacz, Cecil (Bonnie) Nelson, Harlan (Stacey) Nelson, Darlene (Jerry) Larson, and Shirley (Jeff) Reif; four step-children; 12 grandchildren, one step-grandchild, two great-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren, and two sisters: Jan (Dick) Slabaugh, and Jeanne (Barry) Nelson; one brother, Dwayne (Jeannette) Nelson; and by numerous nieces and nephews.

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Monday, October 19, 2015 He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Henry, and stepdaughter, Leslie Fischer.

A memorial service for Ronald was held 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2015, at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Leonard Liptack officiating. Visitation took place one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials directed to the Stone Church Cemetery.

Lillian E. Payne Lillian E. Payne, 95, of Peoria, passed away at 10 p.m. Monday, October 12, 2015 at St. Francis Woods in Peoria, IL. Lillian was born April 13, 1920 in Cherry Grove, MINN., the daughter of Wilbur and Edith Van Sande Heusinkveld. She married Fredrick Glenn Payne on July 23, 1945. He preceded her in death on October 15, 1968.

She is survived by one daughter, Susan Sanders of Peoria; three grandsons: David (Holly) Sanders, Jonathan (Jessica) Sanders both of Flandreau, S.Dak., and Tim (Denise) Sanders of Peoria; and nine great-grandchildren.

Lillian was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers.

Lillian began her career as a teacher at the age of 18 in a one room schoolhouse in rural Minn. and eventually became the Dean of Women at Pillsbury Baptist Bible College. She retired from teaching in 1989 and moved to Peoria to be closer to her daughter and grandsons with whom she had a very close relationship.

Lillian was a very special woman, who up until a few weeks before her death, continued to write letters and send postcards to friends around the world. She was a prayer warrior, friend, mentor and beloved sister in Christ to many and will be dearly missed.

She was a member of Calvary Baptist Bible Church in Peoria.

A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Calvary Baptist Bible Church.

Visitation took two hours prior to services. Pastor Garry Geer and Pastor Jonathan Sanders officiated.

Memorials may be made to her church or Vitas Healthcare.

To view Lillian’s memorial page or to leave an online condolence please go to www.davison-fulton. com.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., OCTOBER 20 •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Bldg., 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-6pm, 515 Washington St. NW, Preston.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 9-9:40am. Harmony Community Center.

Freewill donations. Info (507) 272-3731.* •Tai Ji Quan for seniors, for better balance and strength, 10:30-11:30am.

Kingsland Middle School, Wykoff.

Freewill donations. Info (507) 272-3731.* •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pio­neer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.*

•AA Closed meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.*

WED., OCTOBER 21 •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 3-3:30 pm, Coffee Street Fitness, 102 Coffee St., Lanesboro. (507) 288-6944 for info.*

THURS., OCTOBER 22 •Free Senior Coffee & Dessert, 9am, Clara House, Harmony.* •Semcac bus to Rochester, bus picks up for shopping, 9:35am, B&B Bowl, Preston.

10am at Fountain State Bank. Call (800) 944-3874 to ride.

•Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 9-9:40am. Harmony Community Center.

Freewill donations. (507) 272-3731 for info.* •Story Hour for ages 3-5, 11 am, Harmony Public Library. No school, no story hour.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9am-11:30 am, 12:30-4 pm, Tenborg Bldg., 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St NW, Preston. Ave. Freewill donations accepted. (507) 2886944 for info.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30-11am. Mabel Fire Hall, 325 W. Prairie Ave. Freewill donations accepted.

(507)288-6944 for info.* •Tai Ji Quan for seniors, for better balance and strength, 10:30-11:30am.

Kingsland Middle School, Wykoff. Freewill donations. Info (507) 272-3731.*

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Hazard Mitigation Plan. Walchuk explained the process of collecting data from residents, elected officials, and city staff in community meetings. The second of these meetings was held this day, October 13.

A current mitigation plan must be developed and adopted to be eligible for emergency funding from FEMA. The mitigation plan will aid in reducing the long term risk from natural, technological, or human disasters. The purpose of the plan is to limit loss of life and property during a disaster.

Walchuk said once the draft plan is developed it will be made public giving everyone an opportunity to comment. Following a review, there will be another comment period.

The plan will be good for five years following its adoption date.

Reiten explained the plan makes FEMA money available for replacing public infrastructure, not for private property losses. Once the plan is in place, FEMA is likely to fund repairs of public infrastructure damages and cities will again be eligible to get FEMA funds to buyout

•Canton Historical Society meeting, 5pm, Canton Community Center. Come join us, looking for new members.

•Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, 1st Lutheran Church, upstairs of education wing, 202 N. Oak, Mabel* •Chatfield Brass Band rehearsal, 7pm, Chatfield Elementary Band Room. New members welcome. Info: call 867-3315.*

FRI., OCTOBER 23 •Preston Farmers Market, 11:00am til sold out (or 5pm) Preston bike trailhead.* •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.*

SAT., OCTOBER 24 •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Lanesboro AA group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507)765-2518.*

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flood prone houses.

Dahl stressed that it is important that the county get this new plan in place, maintaining if we don’t have a plan and have a disaster, we don’t get anything.

Other business in brief • An amendment to the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance, Section 604.05(9) and (10) was approved. The language pertaining to the expansion of a building site in the Ag District was brought back today with changes made at the last board meeting. The language will allow an expansion of the building site with an additional dwelling as long as the farthest point of the new dwelling is no more than 200 feet from the existing building site. In (10) additional words were added to the requirement that no new dwelling or existing dwelling may be located within 1,000 feet of the surveyed boundary of a rock quarry “or sand pit”.

• After considerable discussion and several changes to the proposed permanent policy for an Early Retirement Incentive Program, it was approved. Commissioners Mitch Lentz and Harry Root voted See ROOT Page 9 

SUN., OCTOBER 25 •Fountain AA closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*

MON., OCTOBER 26 •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30-11am. Mabel Fire Hall, 325 W. Prairie Ave. Free will donations. (507) 288-6944 for info.* •Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 3-3:30 pm. Coffee Street Fitness, 102 Coffee St., Lanesboro. Freewill donations.

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Monday, October 19, 2015

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Fillmore County Sports

By Paul Trende Their streak has exceeded last year’s win total. Courtesy of another great week, Lanesboro volleyball has now won ten straight matches. Win nine was a signature victory for The Trende a program Report in the midst of a resurrection. In a big match with Rushford-Peterson (16-6), Lanesboro (12-3) perPaul Trende formed an improbable comeback. R-P came out powerful in game one. Behind Savannah Skalet (8 assists, 2 blocks, 2 aces) and Brianna Koop (5 kills), the Trojans ended on a 16-5 run for a 25-14 win.

Lanesboro’s offense revved up in game two. With it 16-16, the Burros went on a Haley Polin (2 blocks, kill), Rachel Kimball (2 kills), inspired 7-0 run. They evened the match (25-18). R-P re-grouped in game three. Backto-back Ashley Agrimson free-ball kills were part of a 4-0 Trojan run that put R-P up 15-10. They prevailed 25-19. Each set featured at least four ties (22 total). The sixth tie (18-18) of set four was followed by a critical 3-0 miniBurro-run. Lanesboro forced a game five with a 25-22 win. In the final set, R-P built leads of 5-1, 11-3, and 13-7. It was over.

But Lanesboro kept at it, finding a hot hitting hand in junior Cassidy Ruud. Point-by-point the Burros narrowed the score.

Ruud reached down the throat of the loss shark and ripped victory from jaws of certain defeat. She notched five kills over Lanesboro’s final nine points. The Burros ended on an 8-0 run for the amazing comeback victory (15-13)! They prevailed 3-2 (1425, 25-18, 19-25, 25-22, 15-13).

Kimball (15 kills, 18 digs) and Ruud (13 kills, six in the final set, 16 digs) were huge. Lexi Melander had 38 assists, 15 digs, and 2 aces. Joelie Schreiber (7 kills, 3 aces) and Polin (6 ace blocks) helped out. R-P was led by Koop (17 kills, 17 digs), Skalet (3 kills, 30 assists, 11 digs, 2 blocks, 3 aces), Agrimson (11 kills, 4 blocks), and Mikayla Crawford (33 digs, 2 aces). Hitting errors doomed the Trojans. Unofficially, R-P had 32 to Lanesboro’s 20.

Lanesboro then took out Houston in straight sets (25-23, 25-18, 25-13) behind Kimball (13 kills, 12 digs, 3 ace blocks), Ruud (8 kills, 16 digs), and Melander (26 assists, 10 digs). The Burros (9-3, 14-3) trail only M-C in the SEC. Houston was led by Kelly Jerviss (9 kills, 3.5 blocks), Becca Lee (12 digs), and Alyvia King (11 digs). They are 3-8, 5-12.

Falcons Grab First Ever #1

My how the high school football world can turn around in a year. Just ask Fillmore Central.

Last year, the Falcons grabbed wins the last two weeks of the season to move to 2-6. They lost as the 7-seed in the play-offs.

The 2015 year ends with the Falcons having seven wins (7-1). FC powered past W-K 27-2 in week eight to grab the top seed in the Section 1A play-offs. It is the first time ever an FC football team has been a #1 seed. Tyson Ristau, after a bit of an injury, proved he is pretty much healthy, ripping the Falcons-North (24-205, 2 TDs rushing). Trace Tollefson made plays everywhere (5-84, TD receiving; 20 rushing yards; 43-yard kick-return, 78-yard punt return). Riley Means was 10 of 15 for 103 yards a TD pass.

Brady Ristau added a first quarter TD run. W-K’s only points came on a botched FC punt snap, which resulted in a safety. Ryan Wolfe (35-110 yards rushing; 3-12, 82 yards passing) led their attack. Per a 7-team section, FC gets a first round bye (will host #4 WK or #5 Hayfield).

Carlson, Turnovers Propel R-P to #2 After two weeks of the regular season (including a 33-0 week two loss to FC), R-P football didn’t look like a section contender. Five-plus weeks later, after some changes, the Trojans went to week eight winners of four of five (4-3). With the #2 seed in Section 1A on the line, R-P proved themselves worthy versus Goodhue (5-2).

They turned to tailback Noah Carlson, and the junior went all Satan and then some, putting up four sixes.

Carlson opened the scoring with a 71-yard first quarter TD run.

He moved R-P’s lead to 12-0 with a 6-yard early second quarter TD run. Goodhue got on the board just before halftime (11 plays, 65 yards). A Jacob Pasch to Ryan Schoenfelder 14-yard TD pass made it a 12-7 game. The Wildcats then got a Sam McNamara 60-plus yard kick-off return to start the second half. A Garrett Huemann 1-yard run (PAT) gave the G-men a 14-12 lead. Lukas Rasmussen replied with a 40-plus yard kick-off return. Seven plays later, Carlson had TD #3 (10yards) and R-P the lead back (18-14). Goodhue again went driving, but their fourth turnover (fumble) ended a series just outside the red zone. Seven plays later, R-P ball-carrier #8 picked up TD #4 (7 yards). The Trojans led 24-14 (9:35). The Wildcats turned the ball over twice before finally getting a Pasch to Nate Altendorf 3-yard TD pass (24-21; 1:45). An onside kick attempt was both illegal (formation) and recovered by R-P. R-P secured the 24-21 win, clinching their fourth consecutive winning season and the #2 seed in Section 1A. Carlson (34-248, 4 TDs rushing, 1-1, 10 yards, passing)

was the show, touching the ball on 35 of 46 Trojan offensive plays. Goodhue had six turnovers to R-P’s two. Four Wildcat miscues came in Trojan territory.

Kyle Weidemann had two picks.

Rasmussen had the other. Zach Knisely, Noah Dahl, and Dawson Dahl each recovered fumbles.

Pasch (23-36, 223 yards, 2 TDs, 3 INTs) and receivers Schoenfelder and Altendorf (each 9-91, TD) led the Wildcats. Kingsland (7-seed, 0-8) forfeited their quarterfinal play-off game, leaving 2-seed R-P (5-3) with a bye.

They’ll host either #3 Goodhue or #6 Southland.

Cougars Win SEC East The SEC East is again MabelCanton’s in volleyball. Courtesy of a pair of wins on the week, over Houston and Spring Grove, the Cougars clinched their 18th consecutive SEC (division or outright) title. The Hurricanes fell 25-12, 25-18, and 25-9. M-C sophomore slammer Savannah Slafter had 16 kills (32 attacks), plus 8 digs. Junior setter Coranda Vickerman had 29 assists and 7 aces on 20-21 serving. Lexi Thorson (8 kills, 8 digs) and Emma Wathier (8 digs, 3 aces) helped out. The Hurricanes were led by Kelly Jerviss (9 kills, 3 blocks), Alyvia King (15 digs), Maya Upton (15 assists), and Becca Lee (11 digs). Spring Grove fell 25-13, 25-13, 25-16.

Vickerman (8 kills, 20 assists, 12 digs), Slafter (12 kills), and Thorson (7 kills, 8 assists, 14 digs) led the way. The Cougars (12-0, 23-2, #8 in Class A) have yet to lose a regular season set (only tourney ones). They are thus yet to drop an SEC set.

Hurricanes Down Burros for Homefield The week eight football matchup of Houston at Lanesboro was about two big things, home field advantage, and the Bell. The winner would host the loser in a 9-Man Section 1 play-off quarterfinal. The winner would take with them ‘The Bell’ in the ‘Battle for the Bell’ series. Houston gets to ring in a home play-off game. Senior quarterback Tylor Nelson hooked up with Nathan Lee for four first half scoring strikes (78, 21, 45, 57). The first three came without a Burro scoring reply. The Burros made it a game for a bit. After a Hurricane fumble near midfield, Lanesboro grounded and pounded (ten run plays) their way to pay-dirt, Steven Rein doing the honors from 7-yards out (20-6). After another Houston fumble, Cole Schwichtenberg went 66-yards to pay-dirt to make it 20-14. But Houston added two scores thru the air in the final 3:02 of the first half. Nelson hit Lee for a fourth time (26-14). After a Burro three-and-out, in the waning seconds of the half, Nelson hit Jeremiah Johnson on a 30-yard TD pass (34-14). Houston prevailed 40-20. Nelson lit it up (7-11, 288, 5 TD’s passing). Lee was everywhere (4-202, 4 TD’s receiving; 10-55, TD rushing;

INT, fumble recovery). Johnson caught three for 86 and a TD. Rein (33-154, TD) was the Burro workhorse. Schwictenberg (13111, TD rushing) helped out.

Houston (5-3) secures their first winning season since 2009. They will host the Burros (4-4) in a four-five quarterfinal match-up.

Hot Shots LFC was the top gals cross country team at the Chatfield Invite. Led by Kiera Olson (3rd), their top six gal runners all finished top ten. Rochester Area Home School, on the strength of their boys team, won the combined boy/girl event. LFC finished third. Olson (5th) and Emily Snyder (6th) then paced LFC as they won the Ole Olmstead Invite in Lewiston. LARP’s Dylan Linder finished 5th on the boys side. Mabel-Canton football thumped West Lutheran to conclude its regular season at 6-2. It’s the best finish for M-C since 2008. Mitch Kuhn had five touches for 185 yards and 2 TDs. Weston Whalen and Wayne Ross combined for 271 yards and 5 rushing TDs. The Cougars are the 3-seed in 9-Man Section 1 and will host 6-seed L/P. Chatfield volleyball dropped their first TRC match of the year to W-K 3-0 (22-25, 24-26, 19-25). Chatfield was at set point (24-23) in a game two that saw 15 ties. W-K finished game three on a 10-4 run (breaking a 15-15 tie). Sheridan Salisbury (14 kills, 19 digs, 4 aces) led Chatfield in defeat. The Gophers, behind setter Maddie Muller (6 kills, 21 assists, 14 digs, 3 aces) then rebounded against La Crescent. Chatfield (9-1, 15-10), W-K (8-1, 17-10), and Caledonia (8-1, 15-10) share the TRC lead.

Sophomore Cailey Rindels had 12 kills and 4 ½ blocks, junior Tayah Barnes 7 kills and 26 digs, as FC volleyball out-lasted Cotter in a five-set match. A night later,

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Ten in a Row for Burros

R-P got their first league win over FC since 2009. Brianna Koop had 14 kills and 11 digs. R-P is 7-3, 17-7. FC is 5-5, 8-11.

Football 10-9 Kingsland 8, L-A 53 (Knights finish at 0-7, 0-8 overall. They have forfeited their quarterfinal game with R-P) 10-10 Chatfield 0, #1 in Class AA Caledonia 35 (Chat: 100 yards total offense. Cale: Tanner Gran 8-80, 3 TDs receiving; Owen King 15-18, 194 yards, 3 TDs passing. Gophers (5-3) are 4-seed in Section 1AA and will host 5-seed D-E) West Lutheran 18, M-C 54 (M-C: W. Whalen 11-176, 2 TDs rushing; M. Kuhn 2-115, TD rushing, 3-70, TD receiving; W. Ross 11-95, 3 TD’s rushing; Drew Wyffels 4-7, 83 yards, TD passing; Brenden Kerns 61-yard TD run) Volleyball 10-5 Cotter 2, FC 3 > 25-16, 23-25, 25-14, 21-25, 15-10 (FC: C. Rindels 12 kills, 4.5 blocks; Paige Bennett 10 kills; T. Barnes 7 kills, 26 digs; Bailey Barnes 16 assists, 11 digs; Shelby Ebner 18 assists, 23-24 serving, 13 digs; Cassidy Hanson 20 digs) 10-6 #7 in Class A W-K 3, Chatfield 0 > 22-25, 24-26, 19-25 (C: S. Salisbury 14 kills, 19 digs, 4 aces; Brooke Adler 11 kills; Megan LaPlante 22 digs; M. Muller 31 assists, 15 digs; Danielle Kramer 5 kills, 13 digs, 15-15 serving. WK: Lexi Peterson 19 kills; Kelsey Hartert 34 assists; Maddie Schmoker 10 kills; Adrianna Baab 32 digs) FC 0, R-P 3 > 25-16, 25-16, 25-19 (RP: B. Koop 14 kills, 11 digs; Kensay Clobes 8 kills; S. Skalet 28 assists, 12 digs, 4 aces; A. Agrimson 6 kills, 3 blocks; See SPORTS Page 9 

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Carissa Bieberdorf 5 aces. FC: T. Barnes 5 kills, 15 digs, 10-10 serving, 3 aces) Kingsland 0, Cotter 3 > 12-25, 16-25, 18-25 (K: Lauren Buchholtz 9 kills, 16-17 serving; Kailey Link 16 assists; Taylor Zimmerman 15 digs; Reann Kimball 4 kills, 9 digs) 10-8 Chatfield 3, La Crescent 0 > 25-23, 25-12, 25-17 (C: M. Muller 6 kills, 21 assists, 14 digs, 12-12 serving, 3 aces; B. Adler 11 kills; S. Salisbury 8 kills; D. Kramer 14 digs, 10-10 serving, 3 aces) 10-9 Southland 3, Kingsland 0 > 23-25, 18-25, 12-25 (K: K. Link 15 assists, 11 digs; L. Buchholtz

6 kills, 20-21 serving, 3 aces; T. Zimmerman 15 digs; Gracie Schmidt 5 kills; Kellyn Webster 11 digs. Knights are 1-8, 2-11) 10-10 Cannon Falls Invite (Chatfield beat Eastview (25-18, 25-20), then lost to New Prague (23-25, 25-22, 16-18) and River Falls (11-25, 23-25), ending with a win versus Red Wing (25-27, 26-24, 15-9)) Cross Country 10-6 Chatfield Invite (Top five boy/girl times were tallied to find a collective team time. 1st Rochester Area Home School, 2nd Pine Island, 3rd LFC, 5th Chatfield, 7th Kingsland. LFC won the girls run. K. Olson finished 3rd, Emily Snyder, Leah Ruen, Maddie Smith, and Bailey Ruen 5th thru 8th. Ashley

Miner was 10th. Kingsland’s Marina Schwanke took 19th (of 91). RAHS won the boys.

Chatfield took 4th, LFC 5th, and Kingsland 9th. Dillon Nolan (12th) led the Gophers, Casey Olson (20th) LFC) 10-8 ‘Ole Olmstead’ Invite at Lewiston (LFC girls (44) took first over D-E (62). Kingsland took 8th and LARP was incomplete (of 11 full teams). K. Olson (5th), E. Snyder (6th), L. Ruen (9th), M. Smith (10th), A. Miner (14th), and B. Ruen (17th) all finished top 20 (of 113) for LFC. LARP’s Bailey O’Hare finished 19th, Kingsland’s Marina Schwanke 25th.

LARP’s boys took 6th, LFC 9th, and Kingsland 12th (of 12). LARP’s Dylan Linder (5th) and Hunter Herber (8th) finished top ten)

Whalan City Council talks trees and AEDs at October 12 meeting

By Steve Harris The Whalan City Council met on Monday, October 12, at 5 p.m. for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting. All council members—Mayor Rory Berekvam, Everett Johnson, Margaret Chiglo, Jim Gustavson, and David Rahn--were in attendance. Last month’s minutes were unanimously approved, as was the new Treasurer’s Report as presented by Whalan Town Clerk, Lolly Melander.

In a follow-up to last month’s discussions concerning Whalan’s Zoning Committee, the current membership of that committee was confirmed by the council as consisting of Mayor Berekvam, Butch Culbertson, Lolly Melander, and Marlys Tuftin.

It was reported to the council that large, lighted Christmas wreaths formerly used by the town of Peterson are now available for purchase at $10 per wreath. Two wreaths have been purchased already for use in Whalan. There was discussion about purchasing additional wreaths and where they might be placed. Council member Everett Johnson said that a wreath could be easily hung in the gazebo, as well as in other town locations. It was agreed that a total of ten additional wreaths will

be purchased, if they are still available for sale from Peterson. A local resident volunteered to the Council to cover the cost of the additional wreaths.

There was follow-up discussion amongst the visitors present and the Whalan Council regarding the previous month’s zoning committee matters. Comments from a number of visitors included encouragement to the council to seek all relevant information and viewpoints in the decision-making process, and to document (in writing) any grievances brought before the council. “Whalan has good people who work together!” was a sentiment expressed by one local resident, echoed in Mayor Rory B’s admonition: “We’re in a learning phase in many of these zoning matters--let’s move on and get some business done.”

Council member David Rahn asked the council if the town of Whalan would be interested in the donation of a “walking plow” that had once belonged to Rahn’s grandfather. The council gratefully accepted the donation of this horse-drawn antique plow, which will be placed in town at a location to be determined at a later date.

It was reported that Dave Norby’s Tree Service of Mabel, Minn., has completed most of the tree-trimming

scheduled on public property in Whalan. The remaining work will be completed over the next few weeks.

Discussion between the council and the meeting visitors about access to the Whalan Town Hall also led to questions about the best location for the town’s AED. (An automated external defibrillator, or AED, is a portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses life-threatening cardiac problems and is then able to treat that emergency through defibrillation). The device needs to be accessible and it needs to be kept indoors. It was noted that there is an additional AED at the office of the Cedar Valley Resort. The question of whether better signage is needed to let people know where local AEDS are located was also discussed.

Other possible locations for the AED were mentioned, including the Lutheran Church. It was the consensus of the Whalan Council that the AED now located in the Whalan Town Hall will remain at that location.

The Whalan Council October meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m.

The next regular meeting of the Whalan Council will take place at the Town Hall on Monday, November 9, 2015, at 5 p.m.

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Geralyn Carle Stevens, Jail Programmer, effective December 4 and Philip Dragvold, Highway Maintenance Specialist, effective November 2 were both approved.

• Open enrollment options for 2016 were approved with the exception of Short Term Disability. The Medical Contribution was approved with Bakke voting no.

Dahl also indicated that he would vote against the Benefit Committee recommendation next year, if there is not a co-pay for a single.

Kohn reported that Ochs had a 0% increase for Long Term Disability, which is paid 100% by the employee who wishes to purchase the insurance.

After a long discussion on Short Term Disability which in the past has been 100 percent paid by the county, the county provided plan was not approved. The county

would have paid out about $40,000 to keep the core benefit in place.

Dahl said he was very much in favor of making Short Term Disability an optional benefit to be paid by the employee, saying “everyone needs skin in the game”. He continued saying, as a commissioner, I have to look at costs. Dahl did move to offer the program with the county paying a percentage of the premium, making a motion for the county to pay 80% of the cost. After more discussion, Dahl withdrew his motion. Root made a motion that the county will no longer pay for Short Term Disability, saying we need to put the responsibility on the employees to purchase this insurance if they choose to. His motion was approved. The board directed Kohn to research Short Term Disability options for employees to purchase on a voluntary basis.

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no. Their reason was the process and not the program which they seemed to support. Root requested that it be brought back next meeting with the changed language, providing a clear copy of the policy to vote on up or down. Lentz favors the creation of a new policy process, when considering these kind of policy issues. He favors a two part process, an initial approval or first consideration and then at a later meeting a second approval or second consideration to allow time for comment and review. Kristina Kohn, Human Services, had recommended approval of the Early Retirement Incentive Program and called the permanent policy a win-win for employees and for the county.

• Early retirement requests for

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Rushford approves subdivision ordinance addition

By Kirsten Zoellner The Rushford city council held a public hearing Tuesday, October 13 during its regular council meeting.

Public comment was taken regarding an amendment to the subdivision regulations ordinance of the larger zoning ordinance. Only one person, Glen Palacek, brought forth comments.

According to the city, the intent of the amendment is to ensure eligibility for Safe Routes to School program funding. The language provides clear definition and established standards which will require any subdivision development to incorporate pedestrian routes to school infrastructure in development plans.

The amendment is not retroactive to existing subdivisions. However, City Administrator Steve Sarvi did note that the school received a 2014 grant for route planning to the new school site in the Tyrol Hills subdivision and from Highway 43 along the north side of the athletic complex. The grant was for planning only, rather than the actual infrastructure. It’s unclear if the city has plans for other residential areas which lack safe routes.

“I would hope that in any new subdivision request, the city would demand this type of action anyway.

But in case we didn’t, or if we forgot about it, we would capsulate it in our ordinance so it’s a requirement,” stated Sarvi. The amendment was approved in a unanimous vote by Councilors Vern Bunke and Roger Colbenson and Mayor Chris Hallum. Councilors Robert Dahl and Mark Honsey were absent.

Also brought forth on the agenda was continued discussion on the possible conversion of the former municipal liquor store to a new city hall. The issue has been discussed for several years, but the city now has clarification as to what options it has for the facility.

Rebuilt after the 2007 flood, the store was closed by the council and then a ballot vote in 2011. Since then, discussions have included the conversion to city hall, the suggestion of housing the city library, which was defeated, retaining ownership and leasing the building, or selling the building. It was assumed the city would need to repay at least a portion of funding which was used to rebuild it. However, at the Tuesday meeting, Administrator Sarvi indicated that city could sell the property if written permission is sought and given from the Minnesota Department of Finance.

In regards to a possible conversion, Sarvi believes a majority of work, with the exception of electrical, could be done by the Public Works Depart-

ment with assistance from Sentenced to Serve. He recommended the city seek bids on materials for the proposed project.

“It’s a feasible project,” noted Councilor Vern Bunke. “Personally, my feelings about the use of that building as city hall haven’t changed from the prior years. It’s always been my hope and desire that we’d attract some sort of tax paying entity in there and create another business entity in town. I understand it makes some sense, but I’d still rather see commercial development.”

The council took no official action, but city staff will seek material costs based on architectural plans earlier developed for the city.

The Rushford Municipal Airport’s Precision Approach Path Indication system is now fully functional and has been tested and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. The project is now complete.

Information regarding a scheduled equipment replacement for the Public Works Department was brought before the council by Director Roger Knutson. A Case 621E wheel loader, purchased in 2011, is up for replacement and Knutson has secured a quote from Titan Machinery for a trade-up to a new Case 621F loader from the State of Minnesota Joint Purchasing Venture list. The total cost, including five-year warranty is $136,013. With trade-in value of $90,000, the net purchase price is $46,013.

Knuston noted that funds have been allocated for the replacement for the last five years. Currently, $47,000 is set aside for the purchase. “It was exactly how it was supposed to work out,” said Knutson, noting the budgeted amount and purchase price.

The loader is equipped with quick attach which allows for use with the department’s five loader attachments.

The bid calls for L2 bias tires standard, but Knutson is considering an option to upgrade to radial tires, a $3,938 addition. While the upgrade would assist in snow traction and safety, they are less able to withstand puncture damage sustained during warmer-weather work. Knutson added he would like to ensure whether or not the department will be allowed to patch the tires, as it can with bias tires, or if it would require professional tire service to correct, which could lead to higher maintenance costs. Knutson will bring more information, regarding tires, back to the council.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

Open enrollment will be from October 22 through November 25.

• Approval was given to purchase WorkFit sit/stand workstations with 2015 grant money from Southeast Service Cooperative Wellness Grant and with grant money from the Statewide Health Improvement Program. Root said the Wellness Grant has to be spent for wellness of county employees, but he was concerned about what he called the “trampoline or exercise bike syndrome,” suggesting employees may loose interest in using the sit/stand workstations.

Lentz who is a committee member, said since they are limited on how this money can be spent, they should see if the sit/stand workstations actually improve the work place. The equipment will then be available for employees who really need it for medical reasons. Dahl suggested the use of the workstations be monitored. Not all employees that requested the workstations will get them this year. They will get them on a second round next year or get used sit/stand workstations that are not being used.

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Harmony Council approves new colors for water tower

By Hannah Wingert The Harmony City Council met on October 13, 2015 at 7 p.m. Council member Debbie Swenson was absent.

Rod Johnson from the Fire Department was present to ask the council about the possibility of hiring two training officers for the crew to replace the one who will be stepping down at the end of this year. He also asked that the pay be raised from $350 to $400 and split between the two.

The council will decide on the matter at the November meeting, but did not forsee any problems with the plan.

The claims and financial report were reviewed and approved along

with the minutes of the September 8 meeting.

The council approved an internal bank transfer for the Fire State Aid of $17,403.13 and annual city contribution of $7,500.

The non-union health insurance renewal was approved with no changes as recommended by the personnel committee. The wellness committee has developed and submitted a plan for the health insurance wellness dollars for the year of 2015.

The well project is finished and work will begin on the well house towards the end of October. An application has been submitted to PFA for financing the remaining well costs. The subcontractor,

engineer, and primary contractor submitted four change orders to reduce costs for the well house.

The first three changes were approved by the council. The fourth was not recommended and was denied in lieu of change order #3.

During the well’s pump test, it was found that the well can pump 750 gallons a minute with a minimum of sand and grit. The council approved a motion to purchase a 750 gallon pump.

The digital scale for the chlorine tanks has arrived and is waiting to be installed by an electrician.

The electric pole testing is complete. There were four areas that were in need of immediate repair

Spring Valley adopts golf cart ordinance

By Rich Wicks The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on October 12, with all members in attendance (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Bill Bires, Jeff Vehren-

kamp, and city administrator Deb Zimmer). Following the Pledge of Allegiance, a public hearing was held regarding the proposed Golf Cart Ordinance. No citizens were in attendance for the public hear-

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ing, so Mayor Struzyk asked members if they’d gotten any feedback or questions about the proposed ordinance. Since no feedback or questions had been received, the council moved ahead and voted to adopt the ordinance as proposed.

The ordinance spells out the conditions under which permits will be issued.

The regular city council meeting opened with approval of prior minutes and accounts payable. No visitors were signed up to address the council, so the next order of business was Resolution 2015-35, Resolution Approving Adjustments and Write-Offs of Certain Ambulance Accounts with the Spring Valley Area Ambulance Service.

The resolution states in part that, “certain bills due the City of Spring Valley for services rendered through the Ambulance Service are uncollectable for various reasons…” and Deb Zimmer explained that some of the uncollectable debt through insurers (most notably Medicare) is uncollectable because the city “accepts assignment”, and that portion is no longer considered a write-off, but is rather considered an “adjustment”. The council voted to approve the resolution as submitted.

Next, the council discussed the community center sewer line repair costs. Zimmer shared that the recent backup was caused by expansion foam which had previously been used in the building, years ago. She said the cost of the repair is nearly $5,000, and this was not budgeted for the community center, so she asked the council to consider paying the bill using Capital Improvement funds.

She also said, “We’re looking at trying to find some kind of alarm system,… so you’d know to check the basement, because the last time it backed up, it was probably there a week before anybody found out.

That or we’re just going to have to have somebody walk down to the basement a couple times a week and check.” After some discussion, the council voted to allocate up to $5,000 from Capital Improvement funds to cover the repairs.

Bill Bires stated that he’s looking into purchasing new packs for the Fire Department, to use available grant funds. Zimmer shared that she’d gotten an email from the city attorney regarding North Park

and 30 poles that will need to be replaced in the near future.

The council approved the new colors for the water tower. The roof will be painted slate gray, the sides painted light gray, and the belly and legs gray to avoid fading and mold showing. The lettering will be painted in black.

Two revolving loans were approved through the EDA. The first for renovating a house to move the owner’s business into the home and the second for acquisition of a business property.

A career fair will be held at the high school on November 13.

Lynn Mensink reported that the north wall in the library will

need to be replaced due to water leaking into the library. They will be applying for grants to help cover the cost of repairs.

The library board would like to see the windows replaced with windows of equal or greater size to continue to allow natural light into the area. City Administrator Jerome Illg suggested using a spare window that was purchased to place in the wall of the city offices, but never used. Mensink was hesitant to go that route as it would cut down on the window space in the library. Illg will obtain bids and plans for both the existing window option and the new windows option.

The meeting was adjourned.

The next meeting will be held November 10, 2015 at 7 p.m.

Court, and added, “We said we would plan on accepting that”, so she asked the council to consider accepting the deed, contingent on release of the mortgage and satisfaction of rents. Zimmer added “I understand that’s all being worked out”. The council voted to accept the deed, contingent on the items mentioned. Zimmer also mentioned several upcoming meetings and trainings for council members to consider attending. The meeting adjourned about 6:15pm.

The next regular meeting will be October 26 at 6 p.m. The public is welcome.

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Gaga ball pit installed

By Karen Reisner During a relatively brief meeting of the Chatfield City Council on October 12, it was reported that the Gaga ball pit has been installed in Mill Creek Park on an existing sand volleyball court.

City Clerk Joel Young noted that one Mom has stopped at the city hall counter thanking staff for the ball pit.

There is a sign on the pit structure, which is made out of treated lumber, that states the rules of the game. The ball pit was installed by Grant Griffin as his Eagle Scout project. It is a 20 foot diameter octagonal shaped court with sand inside.

Other business in brief • Prior to the regular council meeting there was a Committee of the

whole meeting. Young reported that many items were discussed, including the city charter and administrative code. Swimming pool recommendations were reviewed and it was suggested that someone from the company that did the extensive study be invited to a council meeting. The idea of having a regional park was discussed. Very costly proposals recommended after a storm management study were reviewed.

The 2016 budget was discussed and it was referred to the Budget Committee to make reductions where possible. Equipment purchases suggested for public services were detailed. The possibility of a planning retreat was brought up.

• A final payment to S. L. Con-

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tracting, Inc. was approved in the amount of $39,147.10 for work which was done due to storm damage a few years ago. The FEMA work has been completed on Second St. and Territorial Rd. • A water storage tank maintenance contract with Corrpro Waterworks was approved for the Hilltop Estates tank. The maintenance agreement is for inspection of the cathodic protection corrosion control equipment. The annual inspection service charge is $595.

• A grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety was approved for the Toward Zero Deaths project for another year. The Fillmore County Sheriff Department is the fiscal agent.

• Brian Burkholder updated the council on the fishing pier. Work will

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Other changes are also being made in the plans. Due to changes in the plans the work will not be done until spring of 2016.

• Councilor Ken Jacobson reported on an area meeting of Journey to Growth last week in Chatfield. The

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organization’s members are from eight counties in the region. With Destination Medical Center, an expected increase population of about 35,000 will be absorbed by Rochester and surrounding towns. This group is looking at what will be needed to deal with this large influx of people.

A new Gaga ball pit is located in Chatfield’s Mill Creek Park, thanks to Eagle Scout Grant Griffin.

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The 51st Nobel Conference at Gustavus Adolphus College was held on October 6 and 7. This years topic was: “Addiction: Exploring the Science and Experience of an Equal Opportunity Condition”. Teachers Mrs. Jacqueline Mathers and Mr. Marty Momsen wrote curriculum last summer to help students understand the science and sociology of addiction. Through grant funding, Mrs. Mathers and Mr. Momsen attended the two day conference with eighteen high school students, pictured here with Dr. Carl Hart, a leading neuroscientist and author.

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Kindergarten – 3rd grade visited the fire station.

Houston has a new student section called Category 5. This is to increase positive cheering and school spirit. Category 5 kicked off during Homecoming week with Neon Night!

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Houston preschool, which is a 4-Star Parent Aware preschool, has been having a fun start to the school year.

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ECFE has a Cradling Literacy night coming up on Nov. 2 from 6-7:30 PM. Anne Pellowski - author, multilingual storyteller, and world-traveler - will be coming to present. Each child who attends (ages 0-5) will receive a free book. There will be story time, crafts, and a snack.

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Nightmare arises again in Fountain The time is nearly ripe for the re-emergence of Fountain’s Nightmare on First Street: Field of Screams and Haunted Barn.

For the fifth year, this spooky non-profit fundraiser is set to chill and thrill patrons.

Hundreds of hours every year go into the metamorphosis of this scary delight. Attendees can expect creepy scenes, carved pumpkins, a labyrinth, screams and moans, surprises and scares, live actors, and maybe even an apparition of DEATH. Creating and hosting this

ninenight event are Paul and Regan Little of Fountain, with their teens, Logan and Demery.

Numerous others help with the presentation of the event.

The theme this year is Twisted Tales. Fairy tales and myths were often creepy to start with, but at Nightmare they will be twisted even more for creepy, scary fun throughout the event.

See if you can spot the tales while enjoying all of Nightmare.

Funds raised this year will go to the Food Shelf as well as the

Chatfield High School Dance Team and the Chatfield High School Service Club. Members of these high school groups, as well as their parents, will be helping to run Nightmare this year.

Nightmare will be running in all its gory glory October 16 and 17, October 22 to 24, and October 29 to 31; 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays, and 7 to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. A special “lower scare” night will be on Sunday, October 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., with guided tours lead by actors.

Nightmare on First Street: Field of Screams and Haunted Barn lurks behind 609 First Street in Fountain, Minn..

Minimum donation requested is $5 per person. More information can be found at NightmareOnFirstStreet.weebly.com.

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Austin Scott Peterson Chris and Brenda Peterson of Canton are proud parents of a baby boy, Austin Scott Peterson.

He was born September 23, 2015, weighed 8 lb 13 oz., and was 20 inches long.

Austin is a younger sibling of Gavin Peterson. Grandparents are Chuck and Mary Stackhouse of Preston, Larry Peterson of Harmony, and Deb Peterson of Harmony.

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Houston Council excited over proposal, stymied over water bill

By Beth McManimon The Houston City Council met October 13. All members were present. The first item on the agenda was a public hearing for a variance request for the school bus garage. A new roof is planned for the garage, which will surpass the 30 foot setback required for residential zoning areas. City Administrator Chris Peterson reported that the school has applied for a variance for the roof to extend farther out toward the street. After viewing the drawing, Randy Tessing voiced his concern, wanting to be sure nothing gets in the way of the road for clearance purposes.

Peterson added, “The actual location of street right of way is not clear. We could hire attorney to figure it out, so right of way is in question as well.” Questions followed on where poles would be placed, how many feet are being added, and if there are any bids on the project.

The board agreed they are not opposed to the idea, but they are unwilling to allow the variance without acquiring additional information. The Council tabled the request.

A citizen voiced concern about the maintenance department taking down bushes and posts in his alleyway. He did not care for the look, and made it known that he didn’t appreciate the results. Tessing reported that the property owner had made an attempt to clean up the property, but it wasn’t enough, and he informed the owner.

The alley has to remain open and free of bushes and trees. Mayor Connie Edwards asked if this kind of work has been done on other properties, and Tessing replied, “Yes, because alleys need to be clear.” Peterson added that it doesn’t seem feasible to attempt particular trimming and that maintenance has to do

what is most efficient. Stanslowski then brought forth a print and two white-tailed deer heads he purchased from Mike Sieve, a well-known wildlife artist who lives in the local area. He would like to develop a plan to promote commerce based on the population of white-tailed deer in the area. There are businesses in town who already benefit from hunters coming to the area, and he would like to expand on the idea by asking the city to promote itself as a “whitetailed deer” capitol. Sieve was interested in allowing rights to his Wild Wings images, so Stanslowski could possibly do murals and such. He spoke about the fest grounds or the nature center as places that could be used for displays and gatherings, and he was confident that some of the funding for this purpose could be obtained from businesses such as Cabella’s and Gander Mountain.

“Let’s look at what the people in the city want, what everyone could get behind.

Is there interest and do people think it makes sense? Mike is all for it, and I think it would be a super deal,” said Craig. Mayor Edwards asked if he was thinking of a deer center similar to the Owl Center. Stanslowski agreed, stating it could start out small and build from there. “The Eagle Center works because it looks over a wildlife refuge. It’s the whole package,” said Craig. “You want something like that. Let’s have a plan.

If there was a white-tailed deer sign on I-90, think what that can do.” Mayor Edwards suggested the possibility of tying it together with a community center to garner support and a tourist draw simultaneously. Board member Kevin Knutson commented, “The Nature Center has room, it would be a good place to start.” Police Chief David Breault added, “Deer hunters would Clara House of Harmony (Formerly Heritage Grove)

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The Business Retention/Expansion plan followed this, with Peterson reporting on the study completed by the Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA). The group gather data relevant to the current business climate, and received responses from 30 local businesses. This information could be useful for the creation of new programs to maintain a business climate for the community. Peterson indicated she is working on getting a paid chamber staff to coordinate meetings with businesses in order to keep communication going.

The four main recommendations from the study included: 1) To reconnect with businesses, including a Chamber person to meet with them; 2) To maintain and promote local businesses; 3) To address business cost factors and; 4) To appoint a dedicated EDA person, someone to help the businesses remain sustainable.

Mayor Edwards commented, “The business climate goes so far beyond Main Street. If one business becomes successful, the others become successful.”

New signs are in the works for the city. Peterson reported that grants were received to build the signs, with the initial grant going for a sign at Trailhead Park. More funding was available, so there are plans to put signs at the city park and Bluffview Park as well.

Stanslowski designed the signs, stating he wants to promote food, lodging, and fun on the signs. He added color coding to keep it interesting, and stated the directory could be updated easily. The total amount of the grant was $5,900.

Peterson moved on to the 2016 street project, indicating they plan to move ahead with seal coating on the streets, and according to the rating map of the condition of the streets, they have noted that Lincoln and Ellsworth Streets need

to be repaired. They have asked for approval for a survey on Lincoln, and a proposed $10,000 budget to redo Ellsworth. Mayor Edward asked if the budget can handle the cost, and Peterson said yes, they can make the initial part work. Board member Matt Schutte asked, “Are they looking at a repair job?”

Maintenance Director Randy Tessing replied, “I expect them to dig every part up for water leaks.” He went on to say the previous contractors didn’t do it right, and all the hookups have to be redone. A motion was made for Peterson to hire an engineer to figure out the plan, and carried.

Peterson stated the need to have a meeting to explain the process of the Minnesota Building Code permit program, so everyone knows when they need a permit, including the contractors.

CNS is coming in to help with the meeting, and she would like council members to as well. She wants the program running smoothly by 2016, and increase the enforcement of permits in order to be fair to everyone. She also proposed a future change to the fee schedule, with a plan that someone who doesn’t get a permit before work starts will be charge double the fee.

Peterson moved on to Awareness Policy for the city, describing how other cities allow ribbons along streets to raise awareness for different causes. She asked for the council’s input. Mayor Edwards said, “It wouldn’t hurt anything, but how do we decide what the city’s going to support? I think it puts us in a precarious position of what to support and what not to.” There were concerns that it could become a political issue as well. Board member Tony Schultz stated, “The homeowner or business owner should have a say in

the support of something. There’s no real easy answer.” A motion was made for a policy to be put in place to not allow awareness campaigns in the city and carried.

There has been some dispute about a recent water service location. Maintenance was asked to mark the existing water service for a new house, and Weiser was hired to dig for a new sewer. The digger accidentally hit a live water service that was not marked because no one knew it existed under the street. Because the pipe looked wet, maintenance had the digger continue digging back so they could seal the leak. The question now presented was who is responsible for the bill, the homeowner, the diggers, or the city? The cost of the project was billed at $947. Peterson proposed to split it three ways, but had not heard back from the other parties. Schultz stated that the homeowner shouldn’t have to pay for it, and Knutson agreed, commenting that Tessing had asked the digger to do additional work to fix it. Schutte also stated the homeowner should not be expected to pay. Peterson suggested that the homeowner could pay the fee for the connection, which would be close to a third of the cost. Mayor Edwards added, “I think we should pay what we think is our responsibility.” After much discussion, a motion was made

by Schultz for the city to pay $500 and the remaining amount be left for the contractor and homeowner to work out. Knutson seconded, motion did not carry. Sanden then moved that the city go ahead and cover the entire bill, seconded by Schutte. Mayor Edwards agreed on the condition that they try to renegotiate the bill. Motion carries with a three to two margin.

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Fillmore County Police Reports Chatfield Police Department Susan MacKenzie Glander, 51, Mahtomedi, Minn.; 8/30/2015, Speeding – Exceed Limit 30 mph – Urban District (47/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Chase Bearson Anderson, 24, Lanesboro, Minn.; 8/27/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Nicole Marie Asleson, 45, Wykoff, Minn.; 5/11/2015, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320.

5/11/2015, Uninsured Vehicle - Owner Violation, Fine $200.

Jasmine Angelique Dortsch, 25, Canton, Minn.; 11/22/2014, Giving Police Officer False Name, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,500 until 9/28/2016), Total Fees $590. Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 257 days for one year). Credit for time served: 108 days. Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (9/28/2015): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign releases of information as directed, Contact probation officer as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Educational assessment/program, Follow recommendations of evaluation, Random testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Defendant is to advise Court Services of her current address

and whenever she changes her address.

Ricky Lee Field Jr., 27, Wykoff, Minn.; 8/2/2015, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 9/28/2017), Total Fees $1,020. Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 275 days for two years). Credit for time served: eight days. Serve as: work release (if eligible). Thirty days jail to be completed by November 1, 2015. The remaining 60 days to be served on electronic home monitoring and alcohol monitoring. Defendant to get credit for time previously done on alcohol monitoring.

Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (9/28/2015): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Contact probation officer as directed, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Follow all State and Federal criminal laws, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if are charged with any new crime, if change address, employment, or telephone number, and/or if have contact with law enforcement. Write letter of apology to Sergeant Fuglestad and submit to Court Services, Cognitive skill training, Counseling, Follow recommendations of evaluation, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Aftercare, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Submit to Chemical Testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, No driver license violations, No

Fillmore County District Court On October 5, 2015, Thomas Edward McCardle, 59, of Dubuque, Iowa, appeared before Fillmore County District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat.

McCardle is charged with Drugs - 5th Degree - Possess Schedule I, I, III, IV -

Not Small Amount Marijuana, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about October 1, within Fillmore County, the defendant allegedly unlawfully possessed one or more

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driving without insurance. 8/2/2015, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 9/28/2016), Total Fees $300. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (9/28/2015): Follow all terms and conditions set forth in Count 1, Domestic abuse counseling/treatment, No assault or aggressive behavior.

Melissa Sue Folstad, 38, Mabel, Minn.; 4/26/2015, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within 2 Hours, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 9/30/2016), Total Fees including restitution ($2,256.94) $2,671.94. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 87 days for one year). Serve as: weekends (if eligible). Defendant can serve jail time or do 30 hours CWS for jail time - must be completed within six months from 10/1/2015.

Make arrangements with DFO to do so, otherwise would have to serve three days jail at that time. Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (10/1/2015): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, No driving without insurance - have valid license to drive - follow interlock program rules, Sign Probation Agreement - all conditions under direction of Court Services, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Submit to Chemical Testing, Sign releases of information as directed, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Pay Restitution ($2,256.94) before fines, fees and surcharges, Complete Chemical

Assessment - follow all recommendations (complete at NE IA Behavioral Health system), Do not enter bars or liquor Stores.

Trent Russell Krahn, 31, Wykoff, Minn.; 9/9/2015, Seat Belt Required Driver and Passengers Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Garen Lee Niemeyer, 32, Spring Valley, Minn.; 8/22/2015, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290.

Eric Scott Orman, 27, Spring Valley, Minn.; 3/29/2015, Interrupt, Interfere, Impede, Disrupt 911 Call, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 9/28/2016), Total Fees $990. Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 314 days for one year).

Credit for time served: 51 days. Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (9/28/2015): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, Contact probation officer as directed, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No assault, Counseling, Aftercare, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer.

Heather Lyn Petersen, 28, Austin, Minn.; 9/4/2015, Speeding (75/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.

Jacquelyn Nicole Rome, 36, Waseca, Minn.; 8/14/2015, Unlawful Passing – Against Signs, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Mitchell Alan Shultz, 43, Lime Springs, Iowa; 9/3/2015, Speeding (72/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Casey James Struckmann, 23, Grand Meadow, Minn.; 9/6/2015, Speeding

(65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Tyler Steven Trende, 24, Spring Valley, Minn.; 8/19/2015, Failure to Display Current Registration - Expired Plates, Fine $30, Total Fees $120.

Thomas Ervin Young, 47, Harmony, Minn.; 8/4/2015, Vehicle Registration Required, Fine $30, Total Fees $120.

MN Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division Gary Nor Vang, 53, Woodbury, Minn.; 9/19/2015, Take or Possess Squirrels Over Limit in Season, Fine $75, Total Fees $165.

MN State Patrol – Rochester Levi Paul Brand, 27, Rushford, Minn.; 9/10/2015, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Jan Scott Bryant, 61, Decorah, Iowa; 9/13/2015, Speeding, Fine $60, Total Fees $150 ($50.00 prosecution cost paid directly to Fillmore County Attorney’s Office). Conditions (9/29/2015): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No traffic-related charges, No traffic-related convictions.

Daron Roy Tarrance, 45, Wykoff, Minn.; 8/27/2015, Speeding (82/55), Fine $100, Total Fees $290.

Thomas Allen Twite, 49, Caledonia, Minn.; 9/6/2015, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Ronald Harwell Tyson III, 23, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 8/29/2015, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Preston Police Department Samantha Jo Pisney, 21, Lime Springs, Iowa; 9/10/2015, Speeding (54/40), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

mixtures containing a controlled substance classified as Schedule I, II, III, or IV, except small amount of marijuana, to wit; methamphetamine.

On October 6, 2015, Ryan Lee Kite, 38, of Preston, appeared before Fillmore County District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Kite is charged with four felonies, Burglary - 1st Degree - Dwelling - Occupied/Non-Accomplice Present, Burglary - 1st Degree - Assault Person in Building/On Property, Burglary 3rd Degree - Steal/Commit Felony or Gross Misdemeanor, and Fleeing a Police Officer. Count one and two each carry a maximum criminal penalties of 20 years in prison, $35,000 fines, or both. Count three carries a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison,

a $10,000 fine, or both. Count four carries a maximum criminal penalty of three years and one day in prison, a $5,000 fine, or both. On or about September 27, within Fillmore County, the defendant allegedly entered a building without consent and with the intent to commit a crime while in the building, and the building was a dwelling and another person, not an accomplice, was present in it when the burglar entered, or at any time while the burglar was in the building, and the defendant committed an assault upon the person in the building; Kite allegedly entered a building without consent and with the intent to commit a crime, or entered a building without consent and committed a crime while in the building, and

the defendant assaulted a person within the building or on the building’s appurtenant property; the defendant allegedly entered a building without consent, and with intent to steal or commit a felony or gross misdemeanor while in the building, or did enter building without consent and did steal or commit a felony or gross misdemeanor while in the building, either directly or as an accomplice. On or about October 10, within Fillmore County, the defendant allegedly, by means of a motor vehicle, fled or attempted to flee a peace officer acting in the lawful discharge of an official duty, and the defendant knew, or should have reasonably known, the same to be a peace officer.

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The contributing factors are used by law enforcement to help us determine what caused it and how we can reduce crashes in the future.

Minnesota’s top 5 contributing factors from 2010-2014: Fatal crashes 1. Speeding 2. Fail To Yield 3. Driver Inattention 4. Chemical Impairment 5. Driving Left of Center Injury Crashes 1. Driver Inattention 2. Fail To Yield 3. Speeding 4. Following Too Close 5. Weather Property Damage Crashes 1. Driver Inattention 2. Fail To Yield 3. Speeding 4. Following Too Close 5. Weather Statistics surrounding contributing factors to crashes are compiled by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety

Office of Traffic Safety. The patrol uses this information to focus our enforcement efforts on educating the public on dangerous driving behaviors, which will hopefully lead to preventing crashes.

By paying attention, driving the speed limit, wearing your seat belt and never drive impaired, you can reduce your chances of being involved in a potentially life changing crash.

If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minn., 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) Twitter: MSPPIO_SOUTH.

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: What are the leading contributing factors in crashes in Minn.?

Answer: Great question.

When law enforcement is called to investigate a crash, in most cases, we complete the MinneTroy H. sota Accident Christianson Report. The report requires the officer to fill in or answer certain questions that pertain to the incident from road and weather conditions, driver and vehicle information and contributing factors on how and why the crash occurred.

When the crash report is submitted, the crash data is stored and used to help prevent future crashes through engineering, education and enforcement.

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POSITION VACANCY MAINTENANCE WORKER POSITION: The City of Rushford seeks a dedicated and career minded individual for the fulltime position of Maintenance Worker 1, Dept. of Public Works. Applicant must have a valid MN driver’s license and possess or be able to obtain a minimum level CDL within six months and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Desirable training and experience includes two

years of college or technical training in biology, environmental science, chemistry or closely related field. Applicants should have the experience and possess working knowledge on building and equipment maintenance; working ability to operate tractors, snow plow, heavy equipment; ability to detect when problems are occurring and respond appropriately; ability to understand and apply rules and regulations that pertain to municipal public

works operations; ability to obtain and maintain Class D water and wastewater licenses within 18 months of hire. Position will involve working with wastewater and water utilities, performing various forms of manual labor, working outside normal hours, being on-call, as well as working during call-outs for emergencies and snow removal. The selected individual must live within a reasonable response time of the city. This position is currently Grade 3 with a hiring pay range of $14.69 to $15.53 per hour, depending on qualifications, plus benefits. Contact City of Rushford, PO Box 430, Rushford MN 55971, 507-8642444, or online www.rushford.govoffice. com for an application packet. Deadline for receipt of application/resume is 4:30 p.m. October 30, 2015. Candidates will be required to complete MPCA Class D wastewater math test as part of the selection process. The City of Rushford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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son may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.

Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decendent.

Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decendent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

Registrar /s/James D. Attwood Court Administrator Justin S. Corson Atty. #0391820 CORSON LAW OFFICES, LLC 117 St. Paul St. SW PO Box 65 Preston, MN 55965 PHONE: (507) 765-2121 FAX: (507) 765-2122 info@corsonlaw.com Publish 12,19

Representative was filed with the Registrar.

The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Kathy Reichstadt-Foster, whose address is 306 W Freemont Street, Spring Valley, Minnesota 55975, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate.

Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.

Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent.

Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801., all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

Registrar /s/James D. Attwood Court Administrator Law Office of Thomas M. Manion, P.A. Thomas M. Manion, MN# 00671.67 204 Parkway Ave. N., P.O. Box 420 Lanesboro, Minn. 55949 Telephone: (507) 467-2317 Facsimile: (507) 467-2400 Publish 12,19

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-15-657 In Re: Estate of Jon Werner Laging, Decedent.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated May 6, 2014. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Keller Williams Laging, whose address is 15411 Seminole Canyon Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77498, to serve as the personal representatives of the decedent’s estate.

Any heir, devisee or other interested per-

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-15- 623 In Re: Estate of Michele Lori Reichstadt, Decedent.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal

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Updated 3 bedroom ranch style home. Hardwood floors have all been refurbished, new linoleum in bathroom, and new carpet in in lower level. Freshly painted interior and neutral decor. This home has a nice open floor plan that will be sure to please. You'll also enjoy the deck between the house and garage with privacy fence. The lower level is finished with family room and den/office area (could be used as 4th bedroom with egress window), laundry area and workshop with workbench. The 2 stall garage has a work bench in it as well. This property is in move in condition and ready for immediate occupancy.

18529 160tH st., sPriNG vAlleY $214,900 Great hobby farm set up! Fenced for horses or other farm animals. Barn, house & garage have newer roofs. New mound system installed in 2008. House has nice updates including some newer windows, walk-in shower w/ceramic tile, whirlpool tub, freshly painted interior w/ updated colors. Formal dining area & built in cupboard. Cropland & pasture rented (21.2 acres at $210 per acre).

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Easy access location on a hard surface road, mature windbreak, electric at property & shared well. 7 Acres $90,000 XXXXX Faith Trail, LANESBORO Views of rivers & bluffs! This is one of the best lots in the subdivision just north of Lanesboro. Garden shed, septic, electric, and water hookups are ready for your dream home or camp for the season! Access to river and paved trail system.

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Extremely well cared for 3 bedroom ranch home located on a quiet, dead end street with mature trees. 3 main floor bedrooms.

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Immaculate 3 bedroom 2 bath multi-level. Single car attached garage and 24x24 detached garage that is heated, insulated, & has workshop area. Beautiful landscaped backyard with deck and patio areas. This home is completely finished with lower level family room with egress windows & lots of natural lighting, updated and newer carpet, new backsplash in kitchen, laminate floors in dining area, and newer shingles on house & garages.

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332 Minnesota Ave W, MABEL

607 Fillmore Ave. S, LANESBORO

Large 3 bedroom home with quality finishes including cherry cabinets, Corian counters, tile flooring, hardwoods & fireplace! 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms.

2 car garage plus 1 car det. $168,000

Beautiful original features including hardwood floors, open stair case & leaded glass. Updated kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Basement with workspace. Great 3 season porch plus back deck.

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You can’t build for this price! 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors & main floor laundry.

Recently painted interior. Full finished basement with family room, 2 bedrooms, and full bath plus office. Deck off back. $179,900

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Minnesota Secretary of State Amendment to Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes Chapter 322C 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Root River Hackle LLC 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 36833 dogwood road lanesboro, mn 55949 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address.

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Hard to find 5 bdrm 3 bath split level home. Excellent location and numerous updates. Beautiful landscaped yard and tiered deck leading to perennial gardens & storage shed. The home is spacious & bright with large bay windows in lower level allowing for plenty of natural sunlight. Dual thermostat heat, an abundance of storage, separate laundry area, formal dining room and eat in kitchen. Neutral carpet in family room & laminate floors add to the beauty of this home. With winter upon us, you will love the 2 gas fireplaces to stay warm and cozy. Call for your appointment to see today!

Neatly kept 3 bedroom home with updated kitchen counters & flooring. The lower level is laundry and storage. Exterior is nicely landscaped with perm siding, newer windows, & shingles. Oversize 1 car. Semi-private back yard. $74,900

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4. This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name File Number: 842611100028 originally filed on september 16, 2015.

5. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

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required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 3, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

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TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 3, 2016 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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of land to be herein described; thence continuing North 01 degree 16 minutes 20 seconds East along said West line , 181.95 feet; Thence South 89 degrees THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE 38 minutes 34 seconds East, 219.33 feet; DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL thence South 36 degrees 43 minutes 14 CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME seconds East, 131.18 feet; thence South PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED 63 degrees 55 minutes 08 seconds East,

BY THIS ACTION. 117.67 feet; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds East, 772.79 feet; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 02 has occurred in conditions of the following seconds East, 1402.95 feet; thence North described mortgage: 89 degrees 57 minutes 30 seconds west, DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 18, 209.71 feet; thence North 00 degrees 03 2009 minutes 02 seconds West, 453.02 feet; MORTGAGOR: Brian S. Tart, an thence North 74 degrees 00 minutes 53 unmarried man seconds East, 135.20 feet; thence North MORTGAGEE: 01 degree 23 minutes 35 seconds West, Fifth Third Mortgage Company.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: 247.28 feet; thence North 34 degrees 39 minutes 18 seconds West, 341.50 feet; Recorded September 28, 2009 Fillmore thence North 59 degrees 43 minutes 41 County Recorder, Document No. 375144. seconds West, 251.65 feet; thence North ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: 42 degrees 51 minutes 25 seconds West, NONE 319.84 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE minutes 34 seconds West, 466.30 feet TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE to the point of begining and containing IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON 10.00 acres, more or less. Subject to MORTGAGE: NONE easement for a township road across the LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE westerly line thereof. Subject to any other ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: easements of record.

Fifth Third Mortgage Company Being the same premises as conveyed RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: in deed from David W. Tart A/K/A David A. Fifth Third Bank Tart and Katherine M. Tart, husband and MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: wife recorded 12/11/2006 in document 17626 161st Avenue, Spring Valley, MN number 356202 in said county and state.

55975 Commonly known as: 17626 161st TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 28.0355.010 Ave., Spring Valley, MN 55975 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Tax ID: 28.0355.010 Exhibit A. Legal Description COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS That part of the Southwest Quarter of LOCATED: Fillmore the Northwest Quarter (SW 1/4 NW 1/4) ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF and that part of the Northwest Quarter of MORTGAGE: $144,000.00 the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 SW 1/4) AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE both in section 30, Township 102 North, DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING range 12 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: described as follows: Commencing at the $130,283.95 Southwest corner of said SW 1/4 NW 1/4;

That prior to the commencement of Thence North 01 degree 16 minutes 20 this mortgage foreclosure proceeding seconds East (assumed bearing) Along the Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee West line of said SW 1/4 NW 1/4, 616.79 complied with all notice requirements as feet to the point of beginning of the tract NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

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Move right in! New siding, shingles, updated windows, and interior sheetrocked, wiring, lighting & flooring. Main floor bedroom, bath, & laundry. 3 good sized bedrooms up, full bath and den/nursery. $109,900

Amazing views! Open living space & vaulted ceilings. Main floor bedrooms & bath. Finished basement. 4 season room & wrap around deck. Att Garage, heated, water, drains, 220. Plus 32x24 steel shed-electric.

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Move in Ready- 3 bedroom home. Large living room with fireplace, updated kitchen & dining. Main floor master with WI closet & bath. Full basement, tiled & usable, currently laundry & storage - could easily be finished. XL heated garage, great yard! $135,000

509 Parkway Ave S, 212 Houston St, SW LANESBORO PRESTON High ceilings, charm & Motivated seller!

Home is nicely laid out tastefully updated interior and roomy, main floor & exterior. Full laundry with bedrooms & bath. storage in basement. Semi-private deck, 2 storage Finished basement sheds. Excellent location with biking and hiking trail with family room/rec area. Insulated attached 2 car garage. No backyard neighbors! $114,900 access right out your back door! $76,900

51 Main Ave. N, HARMONy

215 Main Ave N, HARMONy

Turn key business! Fantastic opportunity to run your dream restaurant in Historic Downtown Harmony MN.

Absolutely an ideal location on US Hwy 52 and Main Ave N Harmony. This property offers great visibility for your business.

314 N Ash, MABEL

22 Main Ave N, HARMONy

Excellent condition commercial building with highway Excellent location on Main Ave. Offers exposure. Building features ICF block & new two units side by side. New metal roof construction in 2009. in 2013.

100 Coffee St., LANESBORO Super location in Lanesboro. Updated windows, doors, shingles, rain gutters, circuit breaker, furnace, hot water heater, half bath, and wall AC.

35 Main Ave. S, HARMONy

800 Viking Ave S, LANESBORO Wooded and private on edge of Lanesboro. 4 bedroom 4 bathroom home with vaulted ceilings, fireplace, nice woodwork, and deck plus 2 garage. Second home with 1 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment & 2 car garage.

25 Center St E, HARMONy Restaurant/building. Complete with a welcoming reception area, wine bar and seating area plus a large dining room with generous space.

Excellent main street location! Main level retail 15 W Center St, space with 3/4 bath & storage. Second level HARMONy apartment. Detached garage.

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THANK YOU ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The family of Helen Flattum would like to thank our relatives and friends for the memorials, flowers, food, prayers, and cards. To Father William Thompson and the members of St.Patrick’s Church for their support and making the funeral service and luncheon so special. To Heidi Dybing for the most beautiful music at the funeral. To Ruth Olson for her many visits to mom when she was in the hospital and Hospice, her comforting voice brought mom and everyone around comfort. Thank you to the Lanesboro Ambulance crew, St. Mary’s Hospital, and Seasons Hospice for their support and care. A special thank you to Mom’s little neighbor friend, Lauren, who visited Mom almost every day. She sent her a letter when she was in the hospital and came to visit her when she was in the Hospice. She watered her flowers and fed the hummingbirds when Mom was gone.

God bless her and her family. She is so very sweet.Mom had such wonderful, beautiful friends. Thank you so much for being a part of her life. You all made her life whole. “Not all who wander are lost” ~ JRR Tolkien.

Love and hugs, Judy and Dixie t19-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you family and friends for the cards, gifts, flowers and food during my recent hospitalization and since returning home. Your acts of kindness were truly appreciated.

Helen Raaen t19-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Monday, October 19, 2015

WANTED

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Kimball Moonglow Organ Model 510 w/bench $25.00. Gliding Rocker - Maple finish $45.00. (507) 7654901. s12,19-x

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1-level living • Large ranch • 3 bedrooms • 3 baths • Master bath •WalkLarge wooded corner in closet • In-floor heat in house and garage • lot • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • .32/acre • Large living Maple kitchen cabinets • Main floor laundry • Open room • Dining room • Open kitchen • New roof • 2 car living and dining and kitchen • Deck attached garage • Storage shed • Patio • Schools can $129,900 be Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, Chatfield, or Kingsland 709 tWiForD st, • Upper level laundry • Could be used as rental also ChAtFiELD

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12.43 acres • Woods • Tillable • Pasture • 4 bedrooms (3 on main) • 2 baths • Main floor laundry • Master bath • Vaulted ceilings • Open floor plan • Large deck • 20x36 horse shed • 26x36 machine shed • 2 deer stands • Large yard • Edge of city limits

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Canton Nursery Parcel Offered Sealed Bids The property to be sold is located at 204 Main Street South, Canton MN 55922 Described as: 6.79 acres, section 28, township101, range 9 Tax parcel ID: # 09.0012.000 includes land, buildings, and all remaining equipment and personal property in AS IS condition. List of equipment upon request.

OPEN HOUSE DATES: Tuesday, October 20 from 2 – 4 pm & Saturday, October 24 from 10- noon. Private showings may be scheduled by contacting listing broker.

The top three bidders will be required to meet Thursday, November 5 at 10 am at the RE/MAX office in Harmony for a bid-off. Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any and all technicalities in the bidding process. Announcements on the day of the bid opening shall take precedence over previous announcements. Buyers must make their own inspection of the property Submit Bids to listing broker no later than: 4 PM on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 All bids must be: in writing, signed by person making the offer, include a return address, best reachable telephone number, and a letter of financial capability supporting the buyer’s offer.

For detailed packet contact: RE/MAX SELECT PROPERTIES, ROXANNE JOHNSON, BROKER 25 W. CENTER ST., P.O. BOX 425, HARMONY, MN 55939 PH: 507-886-4221 Cell: 507-458-6110 www.SEMNrealestate.com Roxannejohnson@remax.net

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Close to state bike trail • Ideal for Character throughout • 4 bedrooms • 2 baths • Wood weekend getaway • Main floor laundry • New flooring • floors under carpet • Large living room • Formal dining New appliances • Newer furnace • Newer roof • Heated • Main floor master • D/O • New windows • High garage w/bar area • 3 car garage • New Windows ceilings • 880 sq.ft. garage • 1.1 acres • Large yard

$169,900 15 3rD AvE sW, hArMony

Large ranch • 5 bedrooms • 5 baths • Main floor laundry • Large kitchen • Formal living and dining room • Newer window • Newer roof • Remodeled baths • 2 rental units w/ separate entrances and parking • 2 furnaces • 2 c/a • Great opportunity to own and rent

308 CEDAr st., FountAin Large ranch • 3 bedrooms on main floor • Main floor laundry • Large yard • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Steel siding • Wood floors Wood floors • New windows • New roof, Furnace, C/A, Carpet, Water Heater • Freshly painted • Garage tiNg $129,900 w Lis $84,900

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3 acres • 18’ vaulted Montana Pine ceiling • Maple kitchen cabinets • Cedar wood floors • In-floor heat through-out house, garage • Surround sound • Security system • Brick wall fireplace • Sun room w/fireplace • Screened-in porch • Paneled doors • Pantry • Main floor laundry/mudroom • Master bath • Storage shed • Close to state bike trail $75,500

302 ELMWooD st. E., LAnEsboro

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MABEL Reduced Reduced 1) 3.82 acre lot with woods, creek, w/o, great views of Nolan Valley. Ideal for cabin or permanent home with privacy, scenery, and wildlife. $42,900 2) 3.96 acre lot with woods, creek, w/o, great views of Nolan Valley. Ideal for cabin or permanent home with privacy, scenery, and wildlife. $44,900 LOT FOR SALE EvERydAy Rd, WhALAn 1) 3 acre secluded wooded building site on edge of city limits and ideal for house or cabin or rec land. Great hunting and scenery. $46,900 new listing

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XXXX GREEnLEAFTOn Rd, PRESTOn

1) Gorgeous wooded building site with city Located close to state trail and utilities, 3.88 acres, next to trail and root river, downtown • 3 bedrooms • Scenic ideal for cabin or permanent home. $67,500 views • 2 decks • 2 baths • W/O Large yard • Ng Listi 108 GrEEnLEAFton rD, NEw Ranch home • 2+ Great for permanent or weekend getaway COMMERCIAL new listing $89,900 PrEston bedrooms • 2 baths • Newer roof • Newer windows GAtor GrEEns $35,000 Edge of city limits • Next to bike trail and root river • 2 car garage • Wood floors • Fenced yard • $129,900 440 hALF st, WhALAn ED! C U D RE • 9/10 acre lot • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • New roof, Storage shed 107 ZEnith st., 1 1/2 acres of commercial property next to State windows, siding, furnace, c/a • Large fenced area LAnEsboro Bike Trail and Root River. 9 hole miniature golf g N i t $144,900 for yard and garden • Hook-up to city utilities avail.

Lis 2.7 acres • City limits • course, refreshment stand, and room for other 15822 County 15, NEw Private • Wooded • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Vinyl possibilities. High traffic area.

PrEston siding • W/O lower level • Gorgeous setting Ng ! toWnhousE D E C Listi bEnt WrEnCh - bAr/ Secluded 2.79 acres • NEw 5109 WEAthErstonE Dr. nW REDU rEstAurAnt, Park-like setting • Tons of character • Hardwood g roChEstEr $239,900 tiN is L 205 FrAnkLin st. nW FountAin floors throughout • High ceilings • Pocket doors • 5 NEw $144,900 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Walk-in closets bedrooms • 2 full baths • D/O • Formal dining room PrEston Well established bar/restaurant/off-sale business • 9’ Ceilings in living room • Open floor plan • New • Living room • Family room • Main floor laundry • $149,900 Large Duplex (could be B&B or located at the start of the State Bike Trail. Seating up Main floor master bedroom • New outdoor wood backsplash in kitchen • Patio • 2 Car garage • residential) • 4 bedrooms and 2 baths on 1 side burner • Vinyl siding • New septic • Large pole • 3 bedrooms and 4 baths on side • Wood floors to 150 plus large deck for summertime fun. Turn-key $126/month assoc. fee operation with everything staying. Great opportunity. shed • Scenic views • Stream • 10 ceilings • Newer roof • Covered porch • Deck hArMony • Formal living room • Formal dining room • 2 Ng Ng 721 CLiFF st. nW furnaces • Air units • Separate electric meters • 2 Great opportunity to own this commercial acreage Listi $89,900 Listi w E NEw 501 oAk Dr. nW, N and business. Ideal location on Highway 52.

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EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

Wanted. A full-time electrician or apprentice. Some experience preferred. Must have driver’s license.

Contact Shawn at Bangs Electric. 507429-6231. h5,12,19,26-o

Are you a caring individual who likes helping the elderly? If so, we are looking for you! Spring Valley Senior Living has an opening for a part time Universal Worker for our housing with services department. Previous experience not required. If interested, please send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or email hr@svseniorliving.com EOE. h19,26-o

HELP WANTED: MANAGER FOR CENTRAL MINNESOTA NEWSPAPER PRINTING PLANT. Experience with direct-to-plate systems preferred, management and other web fed press experience helpful. Email: jquinco@runestone. net by October 30, 2015 (MCN)

MAKE $1,000 WEEKLY! Paid in advance! Mailing Brochures at Home! Easy pleasant work. Begin Immediately! Age unimportant! www.

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NOW HIRING Company OTR drivers. $2,000 sign on bonus, flexible home time, extensive benefits. Call now! Hibb’s & Co. 763/389-0610 (MCAN)

St. Mark Lutheran Church of Rushford is looking for an organist for Sunday and occasional services. Call 864-7111 for more information.

Special education paraprofessional needed at Fillmore Central; High School, Harmony, MN for 6.75 hours/student contact day. Application available online at FC website www. fillmorecentral.k12.mn.us or any school office. Send completed application to: Michelle Breitspecher, Director of Special Education, Fillmore Central Schools, P.O. Box 599, Harmony, MN 55939. Position open untill filled. h19,26-0 Spring Valley Senior Living is currently hiring full-time and parttime CNA’s, LPN’s and RN’s for day and evening shifts. We offer competitive wages, pay differentials, flexible scheduling, a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, and a scholarship program. To apply, please send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or email hr@ svseniorliving.com. EOE. h19,26-o Spring Valley Senior Living is currently seeking a hardworking, energetic individual to join our dietary team as a dietary aide. No experience necessary, we will train the right applicant! To apply send application to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. EOE. h19,26-o The Shop A Cut Above the Rest, a salon in Harmony, Mn is looking for a part- or full-time cosmetologist. Call (507) 886-4449 for more information. h19,26-o

PART-TIME SHOP HELP

Harmony, MN location

This will entail working on Class 8 tractors and trailers, general maintenance and light equipment repair. We would prefer afternoon hours with some Saturdays.

Salary will be negotiable with experience. EOE.

Ethanol Products

110 Industrial Blvd. NE Harmony, MN 55939 Phone: 316.239.4371

Children’s Mental Health Case Manager. FT Children’s Case Manager primarily serving families in Fillmore County, western/northwestern area. Responsible for coordinating services for children with ED/SED and their families. Working mainly with young children and adolescents providing Rule 79 case management services, team with other service providers and county human services. Must meet qualifications for Rule 79. EOE/AA. Send cover letter and resume to : Peg Walch, Human Resources, Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center, 166 Main St, Winona, MN 55987 Or fill out application on our website: www.hvmhc.org h19,26-o Help wanted for fall work driving John Deere, 4 wheel drive tractor. If interested call 507-875-2522, Tails End Services LLC. For more details and a job application. h19,26,2-o Cliff Viessman Inc. is accepting applications for Regional Tanker Drivers for the Cedar Rapids terminal. $1,000 Sign On Bonus. $50 K+ per year. Health, Dental, 401K. Profit Sharing. Paid Weekly.

Monthly safe driving bonus. CDL with tanker endorsement required. Two years experience required or driving school graduate with six months experience.

Some weekend work required. Contact Nate at 800-353-0344. Option 5. natev@ viessmantrucking.com. www.viessmantrucking.com. “A Driver Friendly Company” (MCN)

CLASS A CDL Driver. Good home time.

Stay in the Midwest. Great pay and benefits. Matching 401k. Bonuses and tax free money. Experience needed. Call Scott 507-437-9905. Apply on-line http:// www.mcfgtl.com (MCN) OWNER OPERATORS wanted. Paid all miles. No touch freight. Many operating discounts. Family run business for 75 years. Many bonuses and good home time. Direct deposit paid weekly. Call 800-533-0564 ext.205. (MCN) MAKE $1000 Weekly!! Mailing Brochures From Home. Helping home workers since 2001. No Experience Required. Start Immediately! www.newmailers.com (VOID IN SD, WI) (MCN)

Help Wanted

Dietary

Department is looking for a Dietary aide!

part-time, includes every other weekend For more information contact Shelly Dolley at 507-886-6544 ext: 73375

Gundersen Harmony Care Center

GuNDERsEN HARmoNy CARE CENtER

Looking for a career in Ag? We are Hiring!

Contact: Ruth Furan,DON (507) 886-6544 Ext:73371

Looking for an individual willing to perform routine daily operations at our Stewartville Agronomy/Grain facility.

Must have a basic understanding of large equipment including maintenance, repair, and operation. Truck or Large Equipment experience a plus, training available to individuals eager to contribute to company growth.

Must have or be willing to acquire a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.

Contact: Pete Doherty, Operations Manager (507) 533-4222 pdoherty@allamericancoop.com

CleriCal Opening administrative Clerk

Semcac is looking for a 4-month Temporary Administrative Clerk to work 32-40 hours per week in our Rushford, MN office. Responsibilities include telephone duties, posting and delivering mail, and miscellaneous clerical duties. Must have good communication skills and computer experience.

Applications & more information available at www.semcac.org or by contacting Barb Thompson at Semcac, (507) 864-8202, or barb.thompson@semcac.org.

Applications must be received by Friday, October 23, 2015.

EOE

Equipment & Facility Operator:

Position requires a CDL license with necessary endorsements. Employable candidates must have a valid drivers license, must pass a DOT physical, and must pass required drug testing.

All American Co-op offers career advancement with an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision; Paid Holidays, 401K and competitive wage.

For more information visit www.allamericancoop.com/employment

MABEL GrEEn LEA sEnior LivinG is LookinG for spEciAL pEopLE who wAnt to MAkE A diffErEncE.

director of nursing services

Do you want to work close to home for a great company?

Be a part of a creative and dynamic team of managers who are person centered in their approach to resident care! Mabel Green Lea Senior Living seeks a Minnesota licensed RN. Experience in nurse management preferred. Contact Julie Vettleson or stop by for an application.

Generally 10-20 hours/week. Must be flexible to work a variety of shifts during the week and 1-2 Saturday mornings/month. In this position, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, cross selling products and services, and processing all types of banking transactions. If you are motivated and have customer service experience please apply in person at Merchants Bank, St. Charles, or send your cover letter and resume to: Merchants Bank, Attn: Nicole, HR, PO Box 248, Winona, MN 55987 or e-mail to nlmessenger@ merchantsbank.com. Merchants Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

"Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status or any other legally protected characteristic."

Merchants Bank, St. Charles has an opening for a part-time Teller.

Mabel Green lea senior living is looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference

PT & FT

CNa/RN/lPN

Fillmore County Journal

Help Wanted Work WitH insulation spray foam

Competitive Wages Valid driver’s license

507.696.1260

shifts available

Bonus-Pay on Weekends and shift differential.

"Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status, or any other legally protected characteristic."

Green lea Manor Nursing Home

115 N. Lyndale Ave. Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 • EOE

Transportation Division Manager / Fleet Dispatcher Rushford Competitive wages & benefits Minimum 2+ year CDL driving experience required.

Inquire at 800.450.7733 Download job description and application at www.fce.coop

OFFICE MANAGER

Day/Evening Rotation, every other weekend

GuNDERsEN HARmoNy CARE CENtER 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939

LINSMEIER TRUCKING A MN based company is now hiring Company Drivers to pull hopper bottom in the upper Midwest. Home weekends. Call 320/3826644 (MCAN)

…because the journey matters

Where old friends become reacquainted and new friendships are found!

Part-time CNA

MANAGER for central Minnesota newspaper printing plant. Experience with direct-to-plate systems preferred, management and other web fed press experience helpful. Email: jquinco@runestone. net by October 30, 2015 (MCAN)

Green Lea senior Living 115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 • EOE (507) 493-5436 …because the journey matters

Marzolf Implement Co. is seeking an office manager. Candidate must have knowledge of accounting and tax preparation, strong computer skill are required, knowledge in Word and Excel.

Compensation will be based on prior experience. Position is fulltime with full benefit package. Interested candidates may e-mail job history/resume to corey.mic@mediacombb.net or mail to Marzolf Implement Co., PO Box 7, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Attention Corey.

Marzolf Implement Co.

Part-Time Aid Part-Time Cook Flexible hours, benefits, new pay scale. Paid while you take classes and train.

Park Lane Estates Assisted Living

111 Fillmore Place SE, Preston, MN Equal Opportunity Employer

Stop In To Fill Out An Application!

Or CONTACT: Cathy Nation Park Lane Estates, Preston MN 507.765.9986 or 507.259.3291

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature, and caring individuals

nurse Nursing Assistant • Part-Time or Full-Time cook Dietary Aide • Part-Time Evenings Housekeeping/Laundry Aide • Part-Time or Full-Time • Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center For more information contact Kelly at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

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AUCTION CALENDAR

Sat., Oct. 17 9am - Antique, Tool, Household Auction. Sale held at Spring Valley Sales Auction Bldg, 412 East Park St., Spring Valley, MN. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183.

Notice in the Journal.

Sat., Oct. 24 at 10am - Tony Montgomery Realty and Auction Co., 319 Acres of Bare Land. Location: Dover, MN. For more info go to www.tmracompany.com or call Tony: 507259-7502 or Brad: 507-421-0232. Complete Listing in the Journal.

Thurs., Oct. 29 5pm - Real Estate Auction. Sale held at, 147 Preston Street N.W., Preston, MN. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183.

Notice in the Journal.

Sat., Oct. 24 9am - Woodworking Tools, Antiques, Household Auction. Sale held at Spring Valley Sales Auction Bldg, 412 East Park St., Spring Valley, MN. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183. Notice in the Journal.

Sat., Oct. 24 9am - Oak Furniture, Cast Iron Items, Crocks, Toys, Antiques, Collectibles Auction.

Sale held at Davis Corners Auction Center, 9 miles West of Cresco, IA on Hwy. 9 or 10 miles South of Chester, IA. For more information contact Davis Corners Auction Service LLC at daviscornersauctionservice.com or 319-2409984. Notice in the Journal.

Sat., Oct. 31 9am - Vehicles, Guns, Sporting Goods, Household Auction. Sale held at Spring Valley Sales Auction Bldg, 412 East Park St., Spring Valley, MN. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183. Notice in the Journal.

Sat., Oct. 31 9am - Farm Equipment, Machinery, Vehicles, Farm/Yard Misc., Collectibles, Shop Tools, Woodworking Tools Auction. Sale held at 36790 Doe Road, Lanesboro, MN. For more information contact Suess Auction & Implement at www.suessauction.com or 507-378-2222. Notice in the Journal.

Mon., Nov. 9 at noon - Canton Auction Hay & Straw Sale. For more info call Don Ward at 507-743-2250 or Gehling Auction Company at 507-765-2132. Notice in the Journal.

ONLINE AUCTIONS Sun., Oct. 25 at 5:30pm - DARR online auction.

Large Consignment Auction. For more info and complete listing DARR Auctions & Realty 800-8520010 or www.darrauctions.com. Listing in Journal.

To list your Auction 507-765-2151

NOTICES

NOTICES

Offering firearm safety class in Lanesboro on October 24th for more info call (507) 467-3068. n5,19-x

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$14.99 SATELLITE TV. Includes free installation. High speed internet for less than $.50 a day. Low cost guarantee.

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Machinery Consignment Sale, Mon., Nov. 16, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. Consign early by Oct. 30, 2015 for complete advertising. No Small Items, Tires or Pallet Items Accepted After Friday, Nov. 6. Next Machinery Consignment Sale is Jan. 18, 2016.

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services TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR: Foreign and domestic, auto & light truck. 3 year, 100,000 mile warranty. Call for prices. Brown’s Tire, Battery, & Transmission. Rushford 507-8642969 or 1-888-864-7049. v17eow-o Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements.

Same day service. Used cars for sale.

Specializing in Toyota Prius sales and services. Hi-Tech Rebuilders, Rushford.

507-864-7440 or 507-459-1504. v11tfno I do handyman work, small jobs, just about anything (507) 258-0160. I make windows and screens at my shop at home. s12,19,26-o Celebrating 20 years in the ICF Industry Complete sales and education available of 42518 State Hwy 44 • Mabel, MN 55954 multiple ICF Forms and Phone (507) 493-5888 • Fax (507) 493-3888 all related accessories Email tristateicf@gmail.com including ICF Bracing Website www.tristateicf.com sales and rental.

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Fillmore County Weather Forecast October 19

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This is a projected forecast, for the most up-to-date weather go to www.fillmorecountyjournal.com and click on the weather icon.

Sun

& Moon

Date: SunriSe & SunSet 10/19/15 7:28am 6:18pm 10/20/15 7:29am 6:16pm 10/21/15 7:30am 6:14pm 10/22/15 7:32am 6:13pm 10/23/15 7:33am 6:11pm 10/24/15 7:34am 6:10pm 10/25/15 7:35am 6:08pm

Schedule

MoonriSe & MoonSet 1:21pm 11:21pm 2:07pm next Day 2:50pm 12:23am 3:29pm 1:29am 4:06pm 2:39am 4:43pm 3:51am 5:19pm 5:06am

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“Sunny Day Flying South” by Kelsi Goldsmith Chatfield, MN

All children 13 and under are welcome to submit Weather Art. Send your picture to Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or email it to: ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com or drop it off at the Fillmore County Journal, 136 St. Anthony St., Preston, MN Be sure to include Child’s First and Last Name, Age, Town, and Title of Art Work.

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Event Hosted by The Unofficial Fillmore County Running Club

Craig Britton, Preston • Ross Kiehne, Harmony Jim Peters, Harmony • Jason Schwarz, Fountain Jason Sethre, Fountain Call (507) 251-5297 with questions or visit www.fillmorecountyjournal.com to register in advance.

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, October 19, 2015

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