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Three generations work together at their new restaurant, Hong Kong, in Chatfield, Minn. Shown left to right are Zhou Yong, Benson Ni and Ren Ni standing outside of the business. Photo by Barb Jeffers By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

children Benson, 14, Bonnie, 12, and Arvin, 11, moved to Chatfield from the Twin Cities. Tammy says they like the peaceful environment here and adds that people are so nice here that they feel very welcomed. Fellow business owners in town have stopped by to introduce themselves and have also become frequent customers to the restaurant. Ren has more than 20 years of cooking experience saying, that he started at 18 years old and after working for others in the past, he is excited to cook in the kitchen of his own restaurant. When asked why the family See HONG KONG Page 11 

By Miranda Cox miranda@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Squeals of delight fill the air. The constant buzz of casual conversation is broken up by the occasional rambunctious giggle, indisputably contagious among those present. Young and old alike intermingle about, each equally impressed with the heartwarming occurrence underway, relishing in the presence of the opposite. Indeed, these welcomed actions and behaviors prove that somehow, even amidst the darkest of waters, sunlight almost always still manages to break through, creating that ever-dazzling ray all who witness are eternally

entranced and inspired by. Unfortunately, this alleged obscurity is all too familiar for family and friends of Teresa and Banjo Erickson, the couple lost in a tragic automobile accident in the early spring of 2015. However, as is generally proven true, dawn came in the form of a recent dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony, held Sunday, September 17 at the Nature Center in Houston, Minnesota. The duo, having each grown up in the rural city alongside one another as sweethearts, were undoubtedly well-known to those of the area, many See HOUSTON ZIPLINE Page 2 

Rural Lanesboro fiber build to begin in October By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The golden shovel kick-off event with Fillmore County and AcenTek representatives was held the morning of September 22 in Lanesboro. Construction to install the necessary infrastructure to bring wireline high speed internet to the city of Whalan and sections of Carrolton and Holt Townships is expected to begin in early October. It will be completed in 2018. AcenTek will build the infrastructure (last mile) which will connect 431 unserved households, 42 unserved businesses, and one community institution. Unserved is defined as no wireline of at least 25 mbps (megabits per second) down and 3 mbps up. Forty-one percent of households in Fillmore County

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are unserved under this definition. Last January AcenTek’s rural Lanesboro fiber build project was one of 42 projects awarded a Minnesota Border to Border Development Program grant. Grants totaling $34 million awarded in 2017 will be administered by the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to improve access to high speed internet in Greater Minnesota. The Border to Border Grant Program is intended to help companies defray some of the initial cost of infrastructure installation. The rural Lanesboro project is expected to cost $4.68 million to be paid for in a public/private partnership. The state grant was $1.78 See FIBER BUILD Page 16 

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There is a new and exciting restaurant now open in Chatfield, Minn., and it is unlike any other eating establishment in Fillmore County. Hong Kong restaurant opened its front door on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, and the door has been swinging open and shut almost on a constant basis since. The anticipation was high in the area as residents waited for the Hong Kong restaurant to open while the owners were doing some remodeling work, and the wait is finally over. The owners of Hong Kong are a father and son duo. Zhou Yong and his son, Ren Ni

leased the building and have done a large amount of work to be ready to open their new business. Ren’s wife, Tammy, says “you can’t imagine” the amount of work that was done by the family in order to make their dream of having their own restaurant come true. Beyond the obvious changes to the dining room such as new paint, an aquarium and other additions, there was much more laborious tasks that needed to be completed in the kitchen area. New equipment was brought in and deep cleaning was done as well. Ren and his family, which includes his mother and father, his wife Tammy and their

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as obvious. With the collaboration effectively established, Nature Center staff and members of a nonprofit auxiliary group known as Friends set about creating plans in regards to building additional features in hopes of enhancing the Center’s already completed assets. With that, the prospects of a so-called “tree house” and zipline were born. Eager to get the project underway, construction began as quickly as the unpredictable Minnesota weather permitted, finally doing so in spring of last year, greatly aided by retired building contractor Roger Meyer, who was in turn assisted immensely by Pat McAn-

drews. Throughout the process, supplementary donations were received as a means of further support for the wondrous venture. Fast forward to the celebration, and excitement emanated throughout the air. The ceremony included an introduction by President of the Friends of the Nature Center, Audrey Alfson, followed by a brief presentation by sister-in-law Lisa Skifton. Furthermore, following the zipline ribbon-cutting, family members had the honor of test running the amusement, prior to its opening to the public. In addition, as a result of the lack of survival of the original, a tree was planted as a memorial

for the couple. However, possibly best of all, though not noted on the preordained agenda, was the indisputable fun had by all of those who attended. As for the newfound attractions themselves, the “tree house” is in reality merely a playhouse situated within the tree canopies, encompassed by a deck and railing and offering a skylight showcasing the prime location. Four-way entry provides easy access, as do a gently swinging bridge and floor escapes complete with a rope and fireman’s pole. The zipline, on the other hand, offers a quick, exhilarating ride of approximately 180 feet. The thrill accommodates a variety of passengers, with various

Demonstrating a strong sense of community, a sizable crowd gathers for the ceremony in dedication of public service advocates Teresa and Banjo Erickson. Photo by Miranda Cox

A pair of young ladies cut a CAUTION ribbon, its remnants floating away, signaling the opening of a newly developed zipline at the Houston Nature Center. Photo by Miranda Cox

Area community members young and old tour the recently constructed “tree house,” admiring its many features aimed at accommodating those of all ages. Photo by Miranda Cox

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professing of their evident passion not only seen towards each other, but in actively helping communities near and far. Considering the twosome’s widespread positive impact, it only made sense for the family to donate received inheritance in a way to exemplify and promote such among others. Although Teresa and Banjo did not have any children, their frequent encouragements towards humanitarian actions deemed a sort of teamwork between the Houston Nature Center and relations aimed at providing beneficial experiences for kids

handles available dependent on height, as well as the durability to handle an adequate amount of weight, ideal for channeling the kid at heart even in the most elderly of individuals. All in all, Teresa and Banjo Erickson were not only wellknown for, but widely recognized and respected for their generous commitment to public-spirited efforts. Commemorating their astounding efforts and heartening feelings of harmony, the ceremony assuredly did the couple, as well as all of society, justice. As perhaps best said by Alfson herself, “It is more than just a tree house and zipline. It is purely a labor of love.”

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C ommentary Tyranny of the technocrats By Jeff Erding Wykoff, MN Having been absent from the pages of FCJ for several months, many readers have asked me why. Two main reasons: One, I thought p e o p l e would enjoy a break from Jeff Erding political discussion. Two, The subject I really wanted to share was difficult to broach because it flies beneath the notice of almost everyone. A couple weeks ago I sent an editorial about it to a large local paper and they refused to print it on the grounds it was “irrelevant to any topics currently under discussion.” Go figure. The well written commentary by Mr. Van Gorp in the September 25 FCJ was the opening I needed to expose a topic essential to Liberty in America, and I am very grateful he sent it in. It is a perfect example of a worldwide effort currently underway by mega rich wealthy elitists to achieve world domination. That’s right. Total control. Control of all people, all resources, all wealth. All weapons. World-wide. The chaotic condition of our nation and the world is not all just an accident. Events in America are a great example. Violent protests. Pro athletes refusing to honor America. Town hall meetings and campus lectures shut down by rude unruly people who refuse to allow anyone who favors patriotic or conservative values to be heard. Eco radicals trying to scare people into the support of ruinous energy policies that even they admit will have little or Editorial Cartoon

no benefit in stopping climate change. These things are all part of a plan by ultra leftist mega rich technocrats (and people like Mr. Van Gorp) to convince citizens that an all-controlling world system of government is the only alternative to world destruction. The most amazing thing is the title of Van Gorp’s commentary; “FREEDOM ISN’T FREE.” He skillfully weaves a narrative that makes his Agenda 21, ultra leftist, anti liberty ideology seem like the only moral and decent path to follow. Dear readers, the Technocratic system this person espouses is as far from the path of liberty as heaven is from hell. America is still the greatest and most honorable nation the world has ever seen. We have made mistakes, but we have also been the deciding factor in the defeat of horrible world tyrants. Our gain of treasure and territory in defending all that is right and moral in the world have amounted in most cases to a strip of land to bury our war dead with dignity. Whenever there is disaster in the world, who is there first to help? America. For this person to call our flag a “piece of cloth” and to spout “nationalism is obsolete” tells us all we need to know about what he and his fellow leftists want to achieve in America. Next time, I hope he tells us what he really thinks about the Constitution and the Bill Of Rights. Perhaps his views on the First and Second Amendments. Much of what we should learn to protect America can be read in Range magazine. The Spring 2017 edition has an informative piece by Patrick Wood with the title “Technocracy.” Until next time, God Bless!

Creation alone! By Aaron Swartzentruber Greenleafton, MN Athiests or evolutionists who flat out reject God and Creation is one thing, God have mercy on them and open their blind eyes, but what is worse yet is that there are Aaron now many Swartzentruber “professing Christians” who are trying to mingle evolution with creation. Evolution is the Devil’s work, it’s no different than when he said to Eve, “hath God said?” The late, great, Dr. Adrian Rodgers said, “The Devil doesn’t want to persecute the Church, he wants to join it.” If you take a hard stand against evolution you will be rebuked by “professing Christians” for it. They say, “Just because I’m a Christian doesn’t mean I have to reject science.” What they mean is, “I can believe in evolution and in God.” Yes, the demons also believe in the one God and tremble. (James 2:19) I believe that they use the term “don’t have to reject science” rather than “I can believe in God and in evolution” because the latter is just a little too obvious that they really don’t believe in the “Sovereign” Creator God that the Bible testifies of. In Isaiah 43:10 God says of His sovereignty, “Before me there was no God formed neither shall there be after me.” You can’t fool God with a little twist of words? 1 Samuel 16:7 says: “For man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.” I have to ask myself the question too, am I trying to hide something from

God? Psalm 139 testifies of God knowing our inner most being. Also, you can’t believe in evolution and God because evolution is the Devil trying to sabotage God’s work and you can’t serve God and the Devil. You serve God or the Devil. This mixing of truth and error causes baby (new) Christians to stumble in their walk with Christ. Jesus said, “Who so shall offend (cause to stumble) one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. (Matthew 18:6) What a sobering and stinging statement that is! If you are one who is standing up for Christ and His infallible word and are experiencing push back and hostility from people all around you, even professing Christians; take courage brother, take courage sister, “Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven.” (Matthew 5;12) And also Brethren, thank God that we have His Word for a firm and steadfast foundation so that we don’t have to be blown about by the wind of every strange doctrine that comes along. His word is able to stand entirely on its own from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21. If you are one of those who are mingling evolution with cre-

ation, you are doing the Devil’s work and I would be doing you, and God, a disservice to tell you otherwise. I don’t know if you never were a real Christian or if you are a backsliden Christian. Either way God is inviting you back to Himself. “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) 1 John 1:9 says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins.” Acts 16:11 says, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved.” Believing on Jesus means agreeing with Him that you are a sinner, repenting of your sin, trusting in His blood atonement on the cross as payment for your sins, and receiving His forgiveness by faith. He “was delivered for our offenses and was raised again for our justification.” (Romans 4;25) But it will be like in the days of Noah. Noah’s ark is a type of Christ and just like Noah’s ark, people had opportunity to come into the ark but they refused until the door was shut and it was too late. Friend, the door is open right now. “Today is the day of salvation.” (2 Corinthians 6:2). Don’t wait for a convenient time, because that time will never come.

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Government this week Monday, October 2 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 3 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Rushford Village City Council, Village Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 4 • Fountain City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 5 • Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m. Monday, October 9 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m. • Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Hall, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Schedule subject to change.

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C ommentary Election reform is about more than fraud By Lee Hamilton A dozen years ago, the preface to a report on federal election reform began with these words: “Polls indicate that many Americans lack confidence in the electoral system, but the political parties are so Lee H. divided that Hamilton serious electoral reform is unlikely without a strong bipartisan voice.” I can find no part of that sentence that’s not still true. Americans still lack confidence in the electoral system. The political parties are still divided. Serious electoral reform remains unlikely. Perhaps the only change is that the commission issuing the report was co-chaired by a Democrat

tions? The answer, of course, is that in politically divided times, changes to elections are seen through partisan eyes. This is disappointing, because right now there should be plenty of room for agreement. We face genuine challenges to our electoral system that even the most partisan of Democrats and Republicans could come together on: aging machines, long lines at the polls, cyber attacks by hostile entities, foreign interference, inadequately trained voting officials, voter lists that are not up to date... It’s a long list. But where the two sides fall apart is on the most basic of questions: how readily do we give access to the voting booth? I’ll lay my cards on the table. I believe in wider access. Creating a Congress and an overall government that are more repre-

and a Republican — former President Jimmy Carter and former Secretary of State James Baker — who genuinely tried to find a bipartisan approach to our election system’s problems. Since then, we’ve careened into a pitched political battle on the issue. At one level, I’m baffled by the lack of progress. I sat on that commission, and what seemed obvious to us then seems even more obvious today. Voting is the most basic step a representative democracy asks of us. We do three things when we vote: we select the officials we want running the government; we suggest the direction of government policy; and we reaffirm our belief and our stake in representative democracy. You can’t get more important than that. So why do we remain in an endless national standoff on how to fix our elec-

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sentative of the American people rests on expanding the electorate and beating back the barriers to voting. The more people who vote, the better the chance to strengthen the political center formed by moderates and pragmatists. The lower voter turnout becomes, the more sway held by the most ideologically intense voters, who reward the most polarizing candidates, and the more likely deep resentments are created among those citizens denied the right to vote. This is not to dismiss concerns about voter fraud. We do need to make sure that the person arriving to vote at a polling site is the same one who’s named on the voter list. And we’re headed in that direction. The number of states requiring a voter ID has increased dramatically over the last couple of decades – today about 50% of American voters live in states that require a voter to produce an ID before casting his or her ballot. Yet the ambivalence many of us feel about this is understandable. We want to ensure there’s no fraud, but at the same time we are aware that stringent ID

requirements disenfranchise a lot of people who may have trouble acquiring an ID: they don’t have a driver’s license, passport, or birth certificate. So the requirements can be an effective way to block minority groups or others from voting. And there’s this political reality: many of those who call the loudest for restrictive ID laws are targeting groups that they think will vote against them. Though we want to ensure that only those people eligible to vote are actually voting, we also want to ensure that all those who are eligible to vote find it convenient to do so. There’s a lot of work to be done on that front, at every level of government. The entire system needs top-to-bottom review and strengthening. And so far, I see no evidence that we as a nation are taking this need seriously. Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

Letter to President Trump By Herb Panko Chatfield, Minn. Dear Mr. Trump: As most of us know, your childish, hateful acts of cruelty and divisiveness have been legion over the past couple of years. Just to name a few of the worst: Herb Panko There is your insulting John McCain as not being a war hero, dishonoring a Muslim Gold Star family whose son gave his life in Afghanistan to save the lives of his fellow soldiers, spreading the ugly, cruel lie that President Obama did not have an American birth certificate, superimposing a manufactured picture of Ted Cruz’s father standing alongside killer Lee Harvey Oswald, insulting women by calling them “pigs,” bragging about your acts of sexual assault, and calling for physical violence at your rallies against those who opposed you. The list is long. But I wish to address your most recent brazen, ignorant behavior. You dared to claim that the NFL players who took a knee during the National Anthem were dishonoring the flag, America, and our servicemen, and by implication, that they were akin to traitors. This begs the question that according to your line of thinking, why have you not called out those who defiantly fly the Confederate flag — certainly a much more unAmerican and unpatriotic act than what the players did? I think we know why. You lowered yourself even more (if that’s possible) by

calling them SOBs. The NFL protestors were not dishonoring the flag but trying to call attention to police mistreatment and brutality. They were trying to point out by kneeling during the Anthem that our flag does not stand for such misbehavior. And whether anyone agrees or disagrees with their method of protest is really beside the point. They had the Constitutional right to protest in this manner. The irony here, Mr. Trump, is you are the one who is dishonoring America and the flag, not the players, by calling for their removal from the field for exerting their Constitutional right. But there is more. It is nearly incomprehensible that you would show the gall and hypocrisy by criticizing the players after your behavior during and after the recent Charlottesville incident. Even though these hate-filled white supremacists showed KKKlike behavior with their swastikas, Nazi slogans, and virulent antiSemitism, you refused to openly and strongly disavow their ugly anti-American behavior as our past presidents have done. This is what dishonoring the flag and America really looks like, Sir. Not players taking a knee. There are still WWII veterans alive today who fought and risked their lives to rid the world of Naziism and its cruel, anti-Semitic barbaric ideology. How do you suppose these veterans feel after seeing our President refusing to denounce this same despicable behavior in this country? Your lack of decency and humanity not only degrades you but is an insult to every American.

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C ommentary Baby teeth matter By Tim Penny President/CEO Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation As anyone who has chipped a tooth knows, dental issues are distracting. Imagine having to be in elementary school and embarrassed to smile for school photos, unable Tim Penny to enjoy snack time, and unable to concentrate in class because of untreated cavities. Unfortunately, this is the reality for too many kids. Dental caries, or cavities, are the leading chronic disease among children in the U.S., according to a 2014 report by the American Academy of Pediatrics. This is largely an awareness issue; tooth decay is one of the most preventable diseases. Just because baby teeth fall out doesn’t mean they’re not important. Baby teeth are the mold that adult teeth grow into. They also allow children to eat, speak properly, and hold space for permanent teeth. It’s important to start brushing a child’s mouth as soon as teeth emerge. Kids should never be put to bed with a bottle. A baby’s teeth start to develop around the third month of pregnancy, so it’s also

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important for pregnant women to get dental check-ups because their teeth and gums are more susceptible to bacteria, which can then spread to the baby. Chances are this may be new information to many. Not only is there lack of awareness, but lack of access to dentists. According to the 2016 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, for every 1,500 Minnesotans, there is only one dentist. This is worse in rural counties (2,840:1 in Faribault County, 2,770:1 in Watonwan County, for example). Additionally, many families do not have dental insurance or are underinsured. If they’re on Medicaid, it’s hard to find a dentist who can see kids because the reimbursement rates put financial stress on dentists. According to a recent Star Tribune article, “only 37% of children on medical assistance in Minnesota received preventive dental care in 2015.” This is below the national rate of 46%, putting low-income families especially at risk of facing childhood tooth decay issues. Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) has partnered with three other Minnesota Initiative Foundations to help address the issues of awareness and access through the Early Childhood Dental Network. The Founda-

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Harmony bloodmobile exceeds goal by three units The blood drive held in Harmony on September 26, 2017, succeeded in collecting 52 units of blood which was three over their goal. There were 56 donors that presented and one first-time participant. Congratulations to these five donors who reached the following milestones: Richard Berg – 11 gallons, Fena Hershberger – two gallons, Averlene Marzolf – seven gallons, Jim Randa – three gallons, Freddie Zook - two gallons. The bloodmobile is sponsored by the Harmony American Legion Auxiliary, and many of the volunteers are Auxiliary

members. However, numerous volunteers from the community also help make our blood drives successful. Thank you to everyone for your continued support in this worthwhile effort, and a special thank you to the donors for their patience when things backed up a bit near the end of the drive. The next bloodmobile will be in Harmony on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, from 1-7 p.m. If you’d like to schedule an appointment, please call Marilyn Bratager at (507) 937-3406 or schedule one online at www. redcrossblood.org.

Minnesota fuel update and outlook Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 3.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.41/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 5.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.55/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Minnesota during the past week, prices yesterday were 27.9 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 13.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 19.6 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 34.7 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices on September 25 in Minnesota have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.13/g in 2016, $2.30/g in 2015, $3.23/g in 2014, $3.34/g in 2013 and $3.90/g in 2012. Areas near Minnesota and their current gas price climate: • Wisconsin- $2.45/g, down 3.5 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.48/g. • Fargo- $2.29/g, down 5.5 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.35/g. • Twin Cities- $2.41/g, down 2.2 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.43/g. “For the second straight week, almost every state saw average gasoline prices fall notably as refineries continue to heal after Harvey and work on restoring production of motor fuels ,” said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy. “While oil prices have gained momentum in the last few weeks, it will not be enough to stymie the continued decline at gas pumps, which will bring the national average down another 5-10 cents in the week ahead. Impressively, some gas stations in areas of the Great Lakes have dropped

their prices by as much as 30-65 cents per gallon in the last two weeks, even as the national average has dropped just half of that, thanks to intense price wars and undercutting. But for those motorists in those states — Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky — prices may temporarily bounce back up in the next day or two as stations reset their prices. Nationwide, many motorists have asked why all gas prices haven’t come back down to pre-Harvey levels, and while the answer is complex, in short, it will take weeks or months to see gasoline inventories recover fully, but prices will continue to slowly drift lower as inventories slowly improve.” For LIVE fuel price averages, visit http://FuelInsights.GasBuddy. com. About GasBuddy GasBuddy is the technology company changing the way more than 70 million consumers find, purchase, and save money on gasoline. Founded in 2000, the original GasBuddy website was a pioneer in crowd-sourced information, leveraging technology, big data, and a passionate community that now connects more than 70 million users with real-time, accurate fuel pricing information as well as reliable reviews of gas station amenities and services. The app and website have the most accurate and real-time fuel prices at over 140,000 unique stations in the United States, Canada, and Australia and is the most comprehensive money-saving companion while on the road. GasBuddy is available on all mobile platforms. For more information, visit www. gasbuddy.com.

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Spring Valley plans street project in 2018 By Rich Wicks The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session September 25, with all members present (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). No visitors had signed up to address the council. Brian Malm, representing the firm of Bolton & Menk, was on hand to explain the preliminary plans for Spring Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed 2018 street and utility improvement project. He said that it covers a large area, including South

Washington, Fremont, Franklin, High, Church and Park Streets, so, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Really, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your southwest quadrant of town.â&#x20AC;? Malm stated that as presently outlined, the total project cost is estimated around $5.6 million. Malm went on to explain that since the city wishes to keep the assessment impact roughly in line with that from the recent Lyndale/ Fremont project, he suggests lowering the assessment rate to the minimum level allowed (20%). He said because of the large number of corner lots involved in

this project, and due to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans to offer corner lots a 50% discount, the assessment impact would be considerably higher on homeowners if the city used the 25% rate that was originally considered. Malm also said that Bolton & Menk would like to have an informal â&#x20AC;&#x153;neighborhood informational meetingâ&#x20AC;? prior to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public hearing. He explained that this allows concerned citizens to get answers to their specific questions, so the public hearing can run more smoothly.

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Going solar It just sits there, silently holding its shiny blue face to the sun. Nothing moves. The 24 large solar panels are installed on a frame mounted to four big poles cemented into the ground, after a few days of commotion while workers scrambled. Now it passively waits for sunshine, as it will for the next 25 years. From now on, whenever the sun shines, invisible electrical energy will be created in the solar cells and move instantly through a wire to our home. No coal mine, no trains or barges, no power plants spewing carbon into an already changing

atmosphere. Just clean renewable energy that uses the radiant energy emitted by the sun. In a way, solar energy is modeled on mother nature. All life ultimately depends on photosynthesis, where plants convert the sun’s radiation into chemical energy. Solar converts sunshine into electricity. While I admire early adopters who could personally hook up to batteries and self-limit their use of electricity, I have been spoiled by the seamless service of our rural electric

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co-operative. I like when the power is always there at the flick of a switch. I like leaving the dangerous and intricate work of setting up the power grid to the pros. However, I am very concerned about climate change. What can we do to make a shift away from coal and natural gas power plants? We already invested in one solar panel of the 140 located at the Rushford office of MiEnergy Co-op. But now is the time when we can do more, and so we just invested in our own solar system. It is a sleek blue array set back on the north side of a sheep pasture, with a clear view of the sun. Over the course of a year, it should average out to meet all our electric needs, around eight kilowatts. A buried line brings the power up to the house, where several meters keep track of everything. Several things coalesce to make this choice a good one. First, the installation company, Solar Connections, provids a turnkey service, where they handle all of the planning, permits, construction and connections. The panels and the structure come with a 25-year warranty. A second necessity was that MiEnergy handles net metering, which gives us credit for excess solar electricity. Solar energy production works intermittently. It does best on long sunny days, but not nights, short winter days or cloudy days. Another

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electricity source is needed when there is no sun, and our co-op provides it to us. However, it just so happens that summer, with heat waves and air conditioners running, is when the utility is subject to its peak energy demands. Individual and community solar systems make power available to the the co-op at the times when they would otherwise have to buy more expensive peaking power. Their net costs for the whole co-op go down, saving money for everyone. For us as solar members, it means we use our solar power when we can, pay for power from the grid when we need it, and sell any excess solar power to the co-op. A third new reality is that solar economics now make sense, even with the up-front investment. Equipment costs are down. To spur the solar industry, the federal government provides a 30% tax credit on the cost of the project. Lenders offer a year of interest-only payments, and low rates after that. For us, the best news is that we do not expect to pay electricity bills anymore. The rational side of my brain

wants to know that we can do this economically and not be bothered with maintenance. The more passionate side of my brain wants to do something proactive about reducing fossil fuel use. Solar answers both desires. I feel and know that the climate is changing. At a time when the President denies climate reality and withdraws from international efforts to stop the madness of relying on dirty fossil fuels, I want to join the majority of Americans who welcome real progress toward clean energy. Syria remains the only other nation on earth besides the U. S. that has not signed on to the Paris climate accord. I am proud that Minnesota and 13 other states are on target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by the amount set in the accord, according to MPR News. Other clean energy initiatives are essential to the mix, including wind, biofuels and energy conservation. But solar is now the cheapest source of electricity, and is the largest category of new electrical generation in the world. We are already on the way.

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The Preston High School Class of 1946 held their 71st class reunion on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at the Village Square in Fountain. Those attending are pictured, left to right, Leona (Staupe) Woellert, Robert Utley, Marlys (Scheevel) Wiste, Marilyn (Reusink) Bastian, Wendell Mensink, Elmo Dahl, Joan (Hopp) Treivieler, and Stanley Scheevel. The class plans to meet next year on the second Wednesday in August. Photo submitted

The Preston Class of 1972 had a chance to catch up at their September 15, 2017, reunion at the Branding Iron restaurant in Preston. Those attending were, front row: Vicki Denny, Mary Glaser, Cathy Rodenz, Susan Peterson Hager; second row: Tim Bremseth, Roseann Bradt Bremseth, Angela Hovey Little, David Little, Vicki Hodkinson Stankey, Shari Simonson Hanson, Rae Hellickson Asleson, Bonnie Matson; and back row: Jeff Collett, Al Mathison, Shirley Lammers McCallum, Larry Ristau, Steve Hanson, Pamela Jensen Nelson, Wayne Kimber, and Lynn Staupe. Photo submitted

Graduations Spring 2017 • UW - Whitewater: Karlee Moulton, Chatfield, BS Criminology Summer 2017 • North Dakota State University: Nikita Albrecht, Wykoff, Master of Music • Rochester Community and Technical College: Grace Sagdalen, Chatfield, AA Liberal Arts and Sciences; Nicole Shorter, Spring Valley, AAS Dental Assistant

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The Fillmore County Journal is publishing a cookbook that will include recipes in each of the following categories: • Appetizers & Beverages • Soups, Salads, & Vegetables • Main Dishes & Casseroles • Meat, Poultry, & Seafood • Breads & Rolls • Pies, Pastries, & Desserts • Cakes, Cookies, & Candy • Dips, Sauces, & Spreads • Special Diet

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chose Chatfield to open their business, Tammy stated they had looked at a lot of places but “God needs us here” in Chatfield, as it was meant to be. The reason Ren wanted to have a family owned and operated restaurant was to have family working together and spending time together. Since opening Hong Kong they have been “very, very busy,” states Ren, which the family is grateful for, although they have been working so hard that “we have all lost weight,” notes Tammy. “The phone just rings and rings and rings,” states Tammy, as they have dozens of to-go orders called in every night. The menu for Hong Kong states, “Place your order by phone and it will be ready when you arrive,” which sounds like a great idea after a long day at work. Hong Kong has several different sauce packets to choose from to go with your take-out order, including soy sauce, hot sauce, mustard sauce and duck sauce. You can expect to find an extensive menu at Hong Kong restaurant including appetizers, soup, fried rice, chow mein, lo mein, mai fun, egg foo young, sweet and sour, seafood and so much more.

Favorites such as happy family, Mongolian beef, shrimp with lobster sauce, General Tso’s chicken, kung po chicken, egg drop soup and many more can be found on the menu which includes three full pages of choices. There is also a health food section on the menu, which includes all steam served food with white rice and sauce on the side, as well as house specials and lunch specials served with veggie fried rice. The lunch specials are offered Monday — Saturday from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at a very reasonable cost of $6.75. There are 17 lunch specials to choose from some of which are shrimp with garlic sauce, shrimp with lobster sauce, moo goo gai pan, pepper steak, hot and spicy beef and sesame chicken. Hong Kong will alter spice according to your taste, so if you are not a fan of hot and spicy don’t worry you can get it just the way you like it. Business hours at Hong Kong are seven days a week from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Having the restaurant open until 10 p.m. will be convenient for area residents. Hong Kong restaurant currently does not have a website or a Facebook page but plan to have those both up and running in the future. Hong Kong is located at 219 Main St. S. in Chatfield. Phone (507) 867-3266 for more information.

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By Karen Reisner Mike and Cindy Tomashek’s application for a conditional use permit for an event venue on their property, Camp Creek Farm, was discussed during a public hearing at the September 21 Fillmore County Planning commission meeting. The property is located one-half mile southeast of Preston in Section 5, Preston Township. Cindy Tomashek said the 2,400-square-foot building that had been converted to a reception hall for their daughter’s wedding in 2013 needs to be used. The building has a handicapped accessible bathroom and patio areas adjacent to the event center. She said their goal is to hold four to six major events in a season running from May to September. The country, landscaped setting could be ideal for “weddings, receptions, family reunions, quilting groups, corporate events, and non-profit benefits/ fundraisers.” There is also a renovated barn which could be used for small group meetings and a gazebo suitable for an outdoor ceremony. Weekend evening events would run no later than 11 p.m., with the premises vacated by midnight. Weekday events would close by 10 p.m. There

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will be no on-site meal preparation. Licensed food/beverage caterers will provide food and drink. Portable toilets for crowds over 50 will be required. There was no comment from township officers or the public. Chairman Gary Ruskell said there was sufficient parking area. He said he would like a noise restriction. Tomashek pointed to the time restrictions they will impose. Duane Bakke asked if the restrictions that they have put on event center conditional use permits should be written into the ordinance. Zoning administration Cristal Adkins agreed they could be so the same conditions would not have to be attached to each CUP. The property access is directly off Highway 52. The CUP was approved unanimously and will go to the county board for their approval tenatively at their October 3 meeting. Buffer law There will be a public hearing at the next meeting to be held October 26 on a county buffer ordinance. Bakke explained that the shoreland language that is in the county zoning ordinances is under DNR jurisdiction. The buffer rule is under the jurisdiction of the

Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR). Bakke said we need to approve their model language. Language would include the requirement of a 50-foot average, 30-foot minimum buffer. Bakke stated we don’t have any drainage authority. BWSR’s draft model allows for options, including enforcement options: criminal prosecution only, administrative penalty only, or both criminal prosecution and administrative penalty orders. Bakke recommended the last option. He also presented a step by step procedure to deal with buffer non-compliance. Noncompliance is initially identified by SWCD or reported to them by a third party. This begins the process of enforcement to get a corrective action from the landowner. Fillmore County is about 97% compliant now with the buffer law. Other business in brief • Adkins noted that Martin County has a combined wind and solar ordinance. She has been studying other county ordinances in this area and expects to bring this back at a later date. • The commission discussed several other zoning issues. No action was taken.

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stepgreat-grandchildren. A memorial service for Dorothy was be held 11 am. Thursday, September 28 at Faith United Dorothea Curtis Therneau Dorothea Curtis Therneau, Methodist Church, Spring Valage 84, from Spring Valley, ley, Minn. Visitation was from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, September passed away 27 at the Hindt Funeral Home S e pte mb er in Spring Valley. Memorials 19 at Seacan be made to Seasons Hospice sons HosHouse in Rochester, Minn., or pice House to the Alzheimer’s Association. in Rochester, Condolences may be left at Minn. www.HindtFuneralHomes.com. Dorot hy was born Dorothea Ellen Nichols December Curtis Ellen J. Nichols, 80, of Preston, 15, 1932, in Therneau passed on Thursday, September R o c h e s t e r, Minn., one of 12 children. She 21, 2017, at the Chosen Valley graduated from high school in Care Center 1951 and was united in mar- in Chatfield. riage to Minar Therneau on She was born March 1, 1952. She was a farm- in Simpson, er for 50 years, taking pride in Minn., on raising nine children, tending a July 25, 1937, huge garden, canning fruits and to Adry and vegetables, cooking, caring for M i l d r e d the newborn calves, and being ( W r a s e ) Ellen Nichols Thomas. In the farm carpenter. She loved to sew, making 1955 she graduated from Preston numerous clothing items over High School. She married Donthe years, including wedding ald O. Nichols on July 24, 1957, dresses for four of her daugh- at the Pilot Mound Lutheran ters. It was later in life, though, Church. They moved to Raleigh, that she found her true passion, N.C., where she spent the next quilting. She made quilts, table 30 some years raising their famrunners, and wall hangings for ily then returning home to Minweddings, birthdays, Christmas, nesota for retirement. and baby gifts. She also loved Before getting married she to garden, especially growing worked in general service at varieties of flowers. She enjoyed Mayo Clinic. After marriage, feeding and watching the birds she was busy as a homemaker and was an avid reader. Her and over the years worked partweekly coffee time with friends time at the JC Penney candy and the monthly luncheons with counter, wrapping gifts at Hudher high school classmates were son Belks, doing daycare, and always a high point. She loved being a demonstrator at grojigsaw puzzles, word searches, cery stores. She volunteered as and solitaire — but enjoyed a school room mother for many playing cards with family even years, at church, the swimming more. She never cared if she pool, and Meals on Wheels. She won or lost; she just enjoyed was a member of the Lakemont the game. She also loved a good Swim Club (Raleigh), Merry Meeters Birthday Club, Summit joke. Dorothy had a caring and Club, Grace Lutheran Church loving heart and was everything (Raleigh), and Preston Methodyou could ever want a mom to ist Church. be. She will be greatly missed Ellen loved being on the sidelines cheering on her chilby her family and friends. She was preceded in death dren and grandchildren in their by her husband of 62 years, sporting events and supporting Minar in 2014; her daughters their activities. She was an avid Jill, Deb, and Tricia, son-in- shopper, always making sure law Neil, her parents, and nine birthdays and anniversaries were siblings. She is survived by remembered and sometimes just her children: Terry (Carol) of shared a special gift to brighten Rochester; Judith Hall of Hud- your day. She enjoyed baking, son, Wis.; Kirk of Spring Val- gardening, traveling, going to ley; Patti (Mike) Anderson of the pool and the beach. Her Clear Lake, Iowa; Karen (Reed) biggest love was spending time Oeltjen of Beldenville, Wis.; with her family and taking care and Tracy (Sergio) Guaman of of her grandchildren. Minneapolis; 16 grandchildren, Her smile and generosity will 14 great-grandchildren, and six be dearly missed by her chil-

Fillmore County Church Directory Bible Baptist Church...............…..........……….......Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro Community Center (lower level), 202 Parkway Ave. S., Lanesboro, MN

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

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dren Denny Nichols (Carolyn) of Henderson, N. C., Denese (Timothy) Lecy of Byron, DeeAnn “DD” (Jim) Himli of Fountain, and Deb Hare of Rochester; her five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren, three brothers and a sister: Lorraine Klomps of Chatfield, Dale (Shirley) Thomas of Plainview, Loren (Mary) Thomas of Houston, and Glen (Doris) Thomas of Fountain; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, a brother, brother in-law, three stepgrandchildren, and a nephew. A Big Thank You to the caring staff at Chosen Valley Care Center for providing several years of excellent care, compassion, and friendship; and to Mayo Clinic Hospice for providing wonderful comfort and care to our mother the last few months. A funeral service for Ellen will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 29, 2017, at the Preston United Methodist Church, 212 St. Anthony St. N, Preston, with with Rev. Michael Smith officiating. The committal service will follow at 2 p.m. at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester. Visitation will be be held from 5-7 p.m.on Thursday, September 28 at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield and continue one hour prior to the service on Friday at church. Memorials in Ellen’s honor can be directed to Preston United Methodist Church. Riley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. To share a condolence with the family please visit Rileyfuneralhomes.com. Mildred C. Kyseth Mildred C. Kyseth, age 98, of Canton, Minn., died Sunday, September 24, 2017, at the Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. T h u r s d a y, S e pt e mb e r Mildred C. 28 at the Kyseth CantonScotland Presbyterian Church in Canton. Burial followed in the Stateline Cemetery. Friends called on Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony and on Thursday at the church, from 12 p.m. until time of services. Mildred Corine Kyseth was born on June 10, 1919, in Canton, Minn., to Clarence and Maria (Bjertness) Ovestrud. She graduated from Canton High School in 1937. She married Vernon Kyseth in 1940 in Harmony, Minn. They had one son, Jerry. Milly was a very generous person who loved to read, was very active in the Presbyterian Church in Canton and loved cats. Milly was employed at the Canton Coffee Shop for 20 years. She was a member of the Rebecca’s and Eastern Star. She loved her neph-

Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips! ew Donald Bentley, who lived with them while he was growing up. Milly loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Milly is survived by her son Jerry (Jennie) Kyseth of Spring Grove, Minn.; two grandchildren, Scott (Julie) Kyseth and Todd (Jen) Kyseth; two greatgrandchildren, Catie and Parker; a special niece, Karen Bentley (wife of Don); and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Milly was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon; a sister, Beba Bentley; a brother, Alton Ovestrud, and a nephew, Donald Bentley. Paula Vreeman Memorial service for Paula Vreeman will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Cherry Grove United Methodist Church in Cherry Grove, with Rev. Deanna Wo o d w a rd of f iciating. Paula Vreeman V isitat ion was held 4-7 p.m. Monday, September 25, 2017, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Wykoff and continued for one hour prior to the service at the church. Paula Vreeman, age 70, of Fountain, Minn., went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at her home, surrounded by family. Paula Ann Lockwood was born February 8, 1947, in Spencer, Iowa,

to Richard and Phyllis (Stanford) Lockwood. She attended and graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1965. After graduation, Paula went on to nursing school. On June 12, 1965, Paula was united in marriage to Konnie Vreeman in Grand Meadow, Minn. Paula and Konnie just celebrated 52 wonderful years of marriage. Paula loved the farm life. She was such a hard worker and loved helping with chores such as milking cows. You could always find Paula outside spending time riding around on her beloved horse, Piper, playing with her dogs, or out in the garden. She loved her family dearly, especially spending time with her grandchildren who were her pride and joy. Paula is survived by her husband Konnie Vreeman of Fountain, Minn.; children: Brenda (Dan) Klingsporn of Hayfield, Minn., Kris (Christine) Vreeman of Spring Valley, Minn., Mat Vreeman of Preston, Minn., and Mandy (Keith) Bill of Pine Bluffs, Wyo.; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three sisters: Marilyn Jacobson of Rochester, Minn., Charlene (Allen) Sackett of Rochester, Minn., and Julie (Bill) Phillips of Fountain, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Gordon Lockwood, brother-in-law Terry Jacobson, and her in-laws Kenneth and Johannah Vreeman. Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com.

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The Rushford City Council discusses the city budget and levy at the September 25 meeting. Pictured, left to right, are City Adminstrator Tony Chladek, Councilors Vern Bunke and Mark Honsey, Mayor Chris Hallum, Councilors Terri Benson and Jim O’Donnell, and City Clerk/Treasurer Kathy Zacher. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner By Kirsten Zoellner The City of Rushford is already a full-service community with a thriving business atmosphere, but that hasn’t slowed the Economic Development Authority’s (EDA) push for expanding the potential for existing and new businesses. At the Monday, September 25 meeting, the council reviewed and approved a recommendation from the EDA to enter into an agreement with EsseX Capital, LLC/Community Venture Network. The professional services firm works with private companies looking to create a new operation within communities, as well as relocation or expansion of existing operations. Additionally, EsseX Capital works directly with communities, trying to match companies’ needs with communities offering opportunities. The agreement will cost the city $4,250. For its investment, the city will in turn receive detailed summaries, including statistical data, for a minimum of 24 companies within a five-state area, looking to put down roots or relocate. Three times a year, EsseX Capital holds meetings for interested communities and entities to hear short presentations from the companies themselves.

According to City Administrator Tony Chladek, these meetings are multi-faceted are typically packed with more than 60-80 eager communities, EDAs, electric cooperatives, and other similar entities. “I want to be action oriented,” said Chladek. “More importantly, I want a strategy.” Chaldek further indicated his goals are to seek companies that can help support existing Rushford businesses, establishing partnerships that can benefit everyone involved, and to find those opportunities to attract people to the city. “It’s a good experience. Another avenue to do a deal,” he added. ExxeX Capital essentially serves as a middle man, doing preliminary vetting and information gathering. In many of these instances, the companies already have a prototype or product and financing lined up, and they’re just looking for a community to land in. Chladek indicated he’s particularly interested in bringing existing business owners with him to the EsseX Captial presentation meetings to see if there’s some opportunity that can benefit them directly. “Basically, it’s a seed you can plant,” said Councilor Terri Benson, who serves on the EDA

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board. “It’s centralized. We’ve always casted a broad net. This is ‘Here’s the pond. Now, let’s look and see.’ It’s low risk and high potential.” “Essentially, it’s a Shark Tank, without the sharks,” noted Councilor Mark Honsey. “It’s a very cost effective way to have them do all the legwork and let us cherry pick,” added Chladek. “I think we can go into it with an open mind,” suggested Honsey. “We’re looking for anything that can complement our existing businesses. In other news, the city has set the preliminary maximum levy for 2018 at $938,000. This represents a $71,000 increase from 2017. The increase represents a 29% increase in debt service, while operating expenses are suggested to drop 20.81%, for a net increase of 8.19%. Councilor Vern Bunke stated he’d suggested some cost saving measures to city staff and questioned whether anyone else on the council had similar ideas. “I didn’t see any exorbitant areas in the budget,” responded Benson. “It’s in line or less than 2017. I didn’t see anything unreasonable.” “There’s an inertia that gets put in place,” cautioned Bunke. “We say, ‘We already approved this,’ so maybe… maybe we don’t try as hard. My concern is whether it’s absolutely necessary.” City Clerk/Treasurer Kathy Zacher indicated that the only increase was debt service and those numbers cannot be reduced. It was noted the city had previously kept the levy flat for five years, from 2011-2015. However, Zacher pointed out that during that time, general fund reserves and other fund reserves were drawn down, which eventu-

ally affected the city’s credit rating with Standard & Poor’s. “We have this conversation every year. I don’t want to put us in a position to tie our hands,” said Mayor Chris Hallum before suggesting the council meet at least twice, prior to certifying the final levy in December to pour over the budget. “That’s the time to do it.”

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“I don’t want to just cut to cut either,” cautioned Benson. “If we’re not planning, what are we just pushing down the road?” No dates for the budget meetings were set. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, October 9, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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A golden shovel kickoff event was held September 22 in Lanesboro, marking the beginning of a $4.68 million fiber build project. Left to right: EDA/Bonita Underbakke, Commissioner Mitch Lentz, Commissioner Duane Bakke, County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman, AcenTek CEO Todd Roesler, AcenTek Engineering Supervisor Brian Jerviss, AcenTek CFO Darren Moser, CNS Project Engineer Zach Glennen, EDA/Michael Brown, CEDA/Megan Derouchey. Photo by Karen Reisner

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be significantly improved. However, the pricing won’t change. For residential service the price will still be $49.95 for 100 mbps down and 50 mbps up. Moser explained that a business like Avian Acres which now gets minimum bandwidth will be able to operate on a more competitive basis. It will be a huge step forward. He encourages legislators to continue to fund the broadband program. The fiber build upgrade will allow for more efficient, secure telecommuting opportunities with Mayo Clinic and IBM. Businesses will have opportunities for expansion and improved efficiency. Access to educational resources, medical providers, and entertainment will be upgraded. Rural residents and businesses will be able to enjoy the same high speed access as urban residents. A grant for rural Rushford that was also submitted in 2016 but not funded has been resubmitted this year. Community Economic Development Associates (CEDA) helped AcenTek write

the grant applications. Former Fillmore County EDA director Sam Smith, working for CEDA, deserves credit for his efforts to get the grant applications written, to gain township and county support, and to get them submitted. Fillmore County EDA is and has been supportive of the expansion of broadband throughout the county. The EDA recognizes that access to high speed internet will contribute to economic development within the county. AcenTek CEO Todd Roesler said they strive to give quality service at a reasonable price. Houston based AcenTek is a locally owned provider of voice, video, and internet services. The company was born in the early 1950s in an effort to provide rural telephone service in the area. In its infancy it was known at the Fillmore County Telephone Cooperative. The fledgling company grew its territory and was renamed Ace Telephone Association. The company has expanded into Iowa and Michigan. In 2014 it was once again

renamed, AcenTek (Ascending Technology). It now presents itself as a technology company. According to DEED, Fillmore County has the lowest percentage of households with access to wireline broadband in southeast Minnesota. Fillmore County established the Fillmore County Broadband Alliance last year to “pursue universal county wide access to fiber optic connectivity.” In June 2017, the Fillmore County board formally established a Broadband Development Fund in the amount of $150,000. The loan to AcenTek for the Lanesboro project in the amount of $75,000 will be paid back to the county over three years. The board set aside another $75,000 in support of the application that has been resubmitted for the rural Rushford area. Payments will go back into a revolving loan fund to be available in support of future applications for broadband infrastructure projects from any provider in the county.

Fillmore County’s 9th Annual Fillmore County has loaned AcenTek $75,000 in support of an area fiber build project. Left to right: CEDA President/CEO Ron Ziegler, EDA/Bonita Underbakke, Commissioner Duane Bakke, County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman, Commissioner Mitch Lentz, AcenTek CEO Todd Roesler, EDA/Michael Brown, AcenTek Engineering Supervisor Brian Jerviss, AcenTek CFO Darren Moser, and Cooperative Network Services Project Engineer Zach Glennen. Photo by Karen Reisner

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Run/Walk begins at 8:00am in Lanesboro on the Root River Trail and concludes at the Trailhead Inn in Preston for a total of 10.3 miles. This is not a sanctioned race.

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bring a donation for the Preston food shelf Event Hosted by The Unofficial Fillmore County Running Club

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County certifies preliminary 2018 levy By Karen Reisner At the September 26 meeting of the county board, the discussion of the preliminary levy was last on a busy agenda. County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman reported that some recommended adjustments have been made which reduced the increase to 5.16% for 2018. The preliminary levy number includes an estimated 7% increase in health insurance, down from an earlier estimate of a 14% increase. Vickerman suggested it could possibly be lower. The numbers figure in a 2.5% wage increase. She noted that property tax statements go out using the preliminary levy numbers. When the final levy is set in December, the levy for 2018 can be lowered from the preliminary number, but not raised. Chairman Randy Dahl brought up the goal of increasing the fund balance. Will we have to bond for a new jail or to fix it? He continued, I think I’m hearing that we will fix it and maintain a 90-day facility. He then suggested putting a

little funding in to maintain our reserves. Commissioner Duane Bakke said he was OK with where we are now; see if there can be additional savings later. Commissioner Gary Peterson agreed. Commissioner Marc Prestby said his goal was a 5% increase. Bakke suggested courthouse security improvements can be paid for with two years of dividends from Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT). The 2018 preliminary levy was unanimously approved at $10,494,475 ($502.95 per capita). This represents a 5.16% increase. County Program Aid in 2018 will be $698,998, which is roughly $94,000 over 2017. Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Tim Penny, SMIF President and CEO, described the kind of work the foundation does, expending $5 million in resources mostly through loans and grants. The foundation invests its funds across 20

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south central and southeastern Minnesota counties. SMIF investments are targeted toward business development, early childhood education, and community vitality and economic development. Funding for early childhood education is distributed through grants; for example, books distributed often through school districts. Community foundations located in Fillmore County each received a $10,000 grant in support of their community funding. Penny pointed to these grants as an investment in the future. Penny thanked the county for the their past support, noting that about 10% of SMIF’s budget is raised locally. For every dollar raised in Fillmore County, $30 is invested back into the county. The board approved an appropriation of $1,500. Other business in brief • The board approved the 2017 Emergency Management Performance Grant agreement. The federal grant in the amount of $21,456 is mostly used to pay wages and benefits. It requires a 50/50 match. Chief Deputy Kevin Beck said we have had this agreement for several years. The match comes out of the Emergency Management budget. A police contract with the city of Ostrander was discussed. It will be brought back next week after language changes are approved by both the city’s attorney and the county attorney. Sheriff Tom Kaase reported there has been progress on compliance issues for the jail. He said they have one state prisoner back already. Commissioner Mitch Lentz asked for an overall plan for jail improvements that will be needed to comply with Department of Corrections requirements. • The low bid from Fountain Lumber in the amount of $35,890 as approved to replace the roof on shop seven in Preston (100-foot by 200foot building). The bid includes disposal of the old roof. The low bid from Greystone Construction in the amount of $12,590 to replace wind damaged hoop fabric at the Canton salt shed was approved. The wind damage was turned into MCIT; the insurance pay out will be $13,000. There was

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some discussion about replacing the shed with a larger, rigid structure since this is not the first time the shed has sustained damage. Brent Kohn estimated such a structure could cost $100,000. It was suggested to build a fund to replace the building a few years down the road. There was a discussion about the possible purchase of a new fuel system at the highway department for use by all county vehicles. The system would cost about $24,000. This would be for gas vehicles. No action was taken. A Hanger Lease Agreement at the airport with Stall Horn Aviation LLC and Deters Aviation LLC was approved. • Justin Kroeger, a benefit consultant with Flexible Benefits Inc., explained his and the Benefits Committee recommendation to use Lincoln Financial Group to provide disability (100% employee cost), life (county sponsored), and dental (100% employee cost) for county employees. The board accepted the committee’s recommendation.

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• Approval was given to advertise for a replacement Case Aid in Community Services, Public Health both internally and externally. • Shelly Caldwell, sales manager, and Christina Wells, technology advisor, both with Marco Inc., gave an overview of Managed Information Technology Services. The board expressed satisfaction with the service and approved the continuation of the contract with Marco Inc. • Jessica Erickson, Director of Nursing, asked for and received approval of Memorandums of Understanding for Minnesota vaccine for children with Houston, Mower, Wabasha, and Winona Counties. The county will be reimbursed directly from Minnesota Department of Health. It is revenue neutral for the county. • Kevin Olson, Social Services manager, asked for and received approval of a Family Engagement Strategies Contract with Families First of Rochester. The program helps prevent placement costs by helping families work through issues.

Annual Fountain lutheran Congregational

LUTEFISK & MEATBALL DINNER Saturday, October 7, 2017 • 11am-7pm Fountain Lutheran Church, Fountain, MN

Lutefisk • Meatballs • Mashed Potatoes • Gravy • Candied Carrots • Coleslaw Cranberry Relish • Lefse • Rommegrot • Sweet Soup • Krumkake • Rosettes & other Norwegian Baking • Milk • Coffee ~ (carry outs available)

Adults: Advance Tickets $15.00/$17.00 at Door; Children (Ages 6-12) $6.00; Preschool Free; Tickets available at the door.

Dad’s Belgian Waffle Breakfast by Immanuel Lutheran Church

Wykoff Community Center Wykoff, MN

October 15, 2017

9am-1pm

11 and up, $8 • Ages 6-10, $5 • Under age 6 are FREE

NatioNal 4-H Week This 4-h saluTe is broughT To you by The following area businesses:

Al Larson & Sons Plumbing & Heating Preston • 507.765.2405 Alton Erickson Real Estate Sales and Krage Insurance Agency Lanesboro 507.467.3783 • 507.467.3309 Bauer Built Preston • 507.765.9871 Bluff Country Computer Works Harmony • 507.886.9675 CHS, Inc. Chatfield • 507.867.4311 Chuck’s Feed & Grain Peterson • 507.875.2247

Hammell Equipment Inc. Rushford • Chatfield • Harmony • Eitzen 507.864.2845

Major & Company Accounting and Tax Preston • 507.765.4444

Harmony Agri Services Harmony • 507.886.6062

Maple Springs Campground, Inc. Preston • 507.352.2056

Harmony Vet Clinic Harmony • 507.886.6321

Marburger Insurance Spring Valley • 507.346.7646

Fillmore County Journal Preston • 507.765.2151

Harrington Enterprises Spring Valley • 507.561.2282

Matt’s Body Shop & Tire Service Spring Valley • 507.346.2161

First Southeast Bank Canton • 507.743.2204 • 877.457.5977 Harmony • 507.886.6922 • 877.886.6922 Member FDIC

Herman’s Standard Fountain • 507.268.4434

Merchants Bank Rushford • 507.864.7774 Winona • 507.457.1100

Hyland Motor Co. Spring Valley • 507.346.2433

Micah Hanson State Farm Rushford • 507.864.2884

JMS AG/Pioneer Seeds Terry Torkelson Mabel • 507.493.5222

Nethercut - Schieber Attorneys Harmony • 507.886.6131 Mabel • 507.493.5088

K&R Equipment Fountain • 507.268.4425

Norsland Lefse Rushford • 507.864.2323

Kelly Printing & Signs Preston • 507.765.9805

Oak Meadow Meats Harmony • 507.886.6328

Kruegel Gas Service Spring Valley • 507.346.7362

Ody’s Country Meats & Catering Spring Valley • 507.346.2579

Lanesboro Sales Commission Lanesboro • 507.467.2192

Pam’s Corner Convenience Store Rushford • 864-7949

F&M Community Bank Chatfield • 507.867.1605 Preston • 507.765.3823 Rochester • 507.258.7580 Member FDIC Farmers Co-op Elevator Rushford • Houston • Caledonia Spring Grove • 507.864.7733

First State Bank of Fountain Fountain • 507.268.4321 Member FDIC

Connaughty Sales Rushford • 507.864.2955

Fountain Building Center Fountain • 507.268.4343

Crop Production Services Harmony • 507.886.4222

Gehling Auction Co. LLC Preston • 507.765.2131

Darr Auctions & Realty Rushford • 800.852.0010

Good Samaritan Society Preston • 507.765.2700

Dennis Overland Insurance Agency, Inc Rushford • 507.864.2757

Granny’s Liquor Lanesboro • 507.467-2700

Essig Agency Spring Valley • 507.346.7244

Haakenson Electric Preston • 507.251.5535

Beef Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer Showmanship Senior Caroline Mayer, Peterson Arendahl Hi Flyers

Beef Purple Black Angus Cow Calf Bodin Mayer, Peterson Arendahl Hi Flyers

Beef Div IV Dairy Steer Travis Capelle, Stewartville Rural Rookies

Beef Foundation Simmental Heifer Caroline Mayer, Peterson Arendahl Hi Flyers

Beef Red Angus Heifer Kassidy Broadwater, Preston Independent

Beef Reserve Div V Poultry Fourth Crossbred Dairy Steer Advanced Showmanship Hale Stensgard, Rushford Andrew Gathje, Stewartville Noway Go Getters Root River Rabbits

Beef Second Intermediate Dairy Steer Showmanship Trenten Chiglo, Peterson Independent

Poultry Reserve Bantam Breeding Duck Madilyn Smith, Preston Independent

Dairy Goat Reserve Swine Market Barrow Meat Goat 5th Swine Champion Senior Showmanship A (Auction) Senior Showmanship Showmanship Breeding Gilt Jacob Welch, Spring Valley Jordan Markegard, Peterson Megan Schultz, Fountain Alexander Coe, Chatfield Root River Rabbits Norway Go Getters Challenging Workers Bloomfield Cloverleaves

Rabbit Champion Flemish Giant Breeding Alex Rowland, Fountain Root River Rabbits

Dairy Goat Champion Nubian Senior Doe Alexander Coe, Chatfield Root River Rabbits

NatioNal 4-H Week This 4-h saluTe is broughT To you by The following area businesses:

Park Lane Estates Assisted Living Preston • 507.765.9986 POET Biorefining Preston • 888.283.2893 Preston Dairy & Farm Assn. Preston • 507.765.2484 Canton • 507.743.2250 Preston, Harmony, Rushford Foods Rushford • 507.864.2878 Preston Equipment Preston • 507.765.3803 Ristau Farm Service Preston • 507.765.3873

Root River Hardwoods Kiln Dried Lumber Store Preston • 507.765.2284 Root River State Bank Chatfield • 507.867.4120 Member FDIC Scheevel & Sons Inc Preston • 507.765.4765 S&A Petroleum-Martin Oil Preston Motor Mart bp Preston • 507.765.3330 SMG Web Design Preston • 507.765.2151

Spring Valley Chevy Buick Spring Valley • 507.346.7337

Sveen Excavating Lanesboro • 507.273.6015

Spring Valley Living Spring Valley • 507.346.7381

The Sweet Stop and Sandwich Shoppe Preston • 507.765.9956

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TJ’s Liquor Spring Valley • 507.346.1979

Summit Dental Consulting Eau Claire, WI • 715.833.8755 Sunshine Foods Chatfield • 507.867.4272 Spring Valley • 507.346.2804

Village Farm & Home Mabel • 507.493.5217 Wit Boyz, Inc. Chatfield • 507.867.2957

Dairy Goat Champion Senior Interview Alexander Coe, Chatfield Root River Rabbits

Meat Goat Heavyweight Meat Goat Champion Market Doe Dairy Meat Paige Olson, Mabel Heavyweight (Auction) Mabel Busy Bees Marshall Johnson, Rushford Norway Go Getters

Dairy Goat Champion Unrecorded Grade Senior Doe, Jerico Drogemuller, Chatfield Root River Rabbits

DairyGoat Reserve Unrecorded Grade Senior Doe Patrick Drogemuller, Chatfield Root River Rabbits

Dairy Reserve Aryshire Total Merit Cow Coltin Wingert, Harmony Harmony Helping Hands

Dairy Registered Holstein Dairy Reserve Crossbred Summer Yearling Total Merit Heifer Riley Mulhern, Fountain Devin Troendle, Lanesboro Root River Rabbits Lanesboro Livewires

Dairy Champion Red & White Total Merit Heifer Lucas Mulhern, Preston Root River Rabbits

Dairy Brown Swiss Fall Yearling Morgan Wingert, Harmony Harmony Helping Hands

Dairy Reserve Junior Showmanship Morgan Wingert, Harmony Harmony Helping Hands

Dairy Showcase 7th Morgan Wingert, Harmony Harmony Helping Hands

Dairy Judging Fillmore Senior: Kayla Biel, Morgan Wingert, Kelsey Biel, Coach Stacy Leiding, Coltin Wingert

Dairy Judging Fillmore Intermediate Coach Stacy Leiding, Krissie Biel, Devin Troendle, Eli Hopp

Shooting Sports Wildlife Management Purple Jerico Drogemuller, Chatfield Root River Rabbits

Sheep Market Lamb Adam Ruen, Lanesboro Lanesboro Livewires

Sheep Reserve Dorset Yearling Ewe Tanner Marquardt, Mabel Mabel Busy Bees

Sheep Commercial Ewe Lamb Tyler Raaen, Preston Carimona Cruisers

Sheep Champion Commercial Ewe Lamb Tyler Raaen, Preston Carimona Cruisers

Sheep Market Lamb Carson Ruen, Lanesboro Lanesboro Livewires

NatioNal 4-H Week

Area youth ready for premier 4-H stock show

Mitchell Osterhus at the 2016 AKSARBEN Stock Show with his champion black faced market lamb. Photo submitted By Kirsten Zoellner For more than 100 years, the 4-H organization has consistently turned out youth excelling in leadership and agriculture. It’s estimated that there are more than six million youth members; roughly one in every three youth in the heartland states of Minnesota, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming. Through the years, additional offshoot events were added to the core of the program. One event has operated nearly as long, 90 years, and is the premier 4-H stock show of the Midwest. The AKSARBEN Stock Show, the nation’s largest 4-H show, is held annually in Nebraska. Steadily growing, it attracts more than 1,200 participants. Exhibitors range in age from just 10 years of age, to those finishing their freshman year of college. Additionally, the National Livestock Judging and Quiz Bowl competitions bring another 700 competitors. AKSARBEN (Nebraska spelled backwards) is noted to have provided annual

monetary awards of more than $250,000 to exhibitors and the foundation organizing it prides itself on providing opportunities for youth to develop the knowledge and experience to succeed in agriculture or related fields. For the last four years, Mitchell Osterhus, of Stewartville, has made the trek to Nebraska for the show. “I’ve been in 4H ever since I could be,” he says. Joining in as a Cloverbud member (under third grade), Osterhus joined the Racine Rural Rookies, following his older brother and sister. Over the years, he gradually made his way up and for the last three years has served as club president. “I show at the Fillmore County Fair and I have shown every species, except horse,” he adds. “I’ve stuck with sheep. Last year, I caved and bought hogs specifically for AKSARBEN show.” Held in early fall, the show was slated for September 28 through October 1 in 2017. “It’s a big stock show and it’s just a show, not a fair,” notes Osterhus. “It’s more difficult than state fair, but not

Market Swine Sheep Market Lamb Medium Weight Randy Gerard, Mabel Garrett Aggen, Harmony Mabel Busy Bees Harmony Helping Hands

crowded with vendor and rides, and it’s such a clean place that the animals are in. We can only bring so many of each species, so I can only take three sheep, but I’m also taking three hogs. I’m showing a black face ewe lamb bred by Werner club lambs (Byron, Minn.,) and two black face wethers bred by Dee Brothers (Farmington, Minn.,) and Thompson show lambs (Mabel, Minn.,) and three crossbred barrows (hogs) bred by R&K showpigs (Worthington, Minn.,) and Diamond V genetics (Adams, Minn.)” Considering what’s required, “just a show” and “only” may be putting it lightly. These competitors take livestock and their roles raising, training, and handling it seriously. It takes major commitment on their part. The process begins early on with selection. Some of the stock is bred out of herds owned by the participant. Others, like Osterhus, partner with a mentor and careful selection of show stock. “I go from farm to farm with my mentor Randy Sobotta and pick out lambs in the first three to four months of the year. I do the same with hogs,” he says. “Then, I start working with them and feeding them separately, so I can get them to their greatest potential.” Stock is put on specific, targeted rations. All of it is meticulously documented by the exhibitor. The information is recorded for identification purposes for county and state fairs, per each county and state’s rulebooks. The stock isn’t required to be shown locally, but the recordation provides the ability to properly trace the animal’s start to finish process. Once the ID timelines are met, exhibitors must also submit a DNA hair sample by mid-summer and confirm entries. “When we check in at AKSARBEN, they pull hair and match up the DNA to make sure we aren’t cheating the system by bringing a different animal than we had signed up.” Along the way, exhibitors are also responsible for grooming and

training their animals. “This show is a no fit show, so we have to do all the shearing and clipping of animals before we go there (except cattle). That’s a rough part; because this is a national show it’s very tough competition.” All of the costs related to the livestock are also the responsibility of the exhibitor. Entry fees, except horses and broiler chickens, range from $20-30 per animal. In addition, participants are required to provide or pay for bedding, grooming chutes and tie-outs for cattle, if applicable, and all necessary equipment, feed, and travel. “They give out scholarships that exhibitors can apply for, but we pay for the trip and expenses ourselves,” says Osterhus. “It runs around $300, not including the typical expenses to go on a trip like this.” Despite all the hard work, participants will tell you it’s more than worth it. For Osterhus, the best parts of competing are the lamb and calf challenge opportunities. “When I had the calf challenge, my sponsor drove up from Nebraska to watch me show. He got on the microphone at county fair and explained what he was there for and told them my steer was a calf challenge, as I was the only one in the show ring.” “You fill out an application and write an essay or do a skilla-thon. If you are in the top ten or so you will get a lamb or calf, whichever you applied for,” he explains. “When you get the animal, you get a sponsor who paid for the animal. You write letters back and forth telling them how the animal is doing and you work with the animal. You figure out costs and then, when you get to the show, you figure out if you made money or lost money,” explains Osterhus, who has won both

categories in different years. “You get about 66% of the market check.” Additionally, grand or reserve champion wins will earn exhibitors a spot in the Sale of Champions. The purple ribbon auction has 37 lots, including champion, reserve champion, and third place steer, grand and reserve wether lamb and goat, ewe lamb, meat doe, market gilt and barrow, division lamb and barrow, heifer and broiler. Also included are champion, reserve champion, and third place calf and lamb challenge entries. In 2016, the winning bids on the Champion and Reserve Champion Calf Challenge were $16,000 and $20,000 respectively. No winning bid was less than $2,500. “As of right now I have the money to start buying breeding heifers, but I won’t expand much until I graduate,” adds the University of River Falls freshman.” This year will be Osterhus’ final year showing at AKSARBEN and he thinks it’s going to be a challenging one. Partnering with the Grand Island Livestock Complex Authority, the show has relocated to a nearly 500,000-square-foot, state of the art facility in Omaha. “I’m not sure what I will be getting into. It’s going to a whole different set up.” Still, he’s up for the task. Regardless of the hurdles, events like these can play out long term for exhibitors, both in knowledge and skill, and in having a hand in the continuation of agricultural tradition. “The reason I show so much is because I want to get my name out there. I want my name to be heard so I’m not a no-name when I have my own herd,” he says. “Someday I will have my own herd of show animals.”

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Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Market Animals Senior 4-H Dairy Judging Contest • Grand Champion Dairy Meat Goat, Marshall Johnson • Top Ten Teams: Fillmore County 3rd Place, 1237 points • Reserve Champion Dairy Steer Crossbred, Hale Stensgard • Top Ten Individuals: Kelsey Biel 10th Place, 416 points • Market Swine, Jordan Markegard, Heavyweight; Garrett Aggen, Medium weight • Top Reasons Teams: Fillmore County 7th Place, 353 points

Intermediate 4-H Dairy Judging Contest Top Reasons Teams: Fillmore County 9th place, 110 points

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1995 Family Farms Bacon Wrapped $ 49 Chicken Breast............................................... 4 $ 59 Best Choice Cooked Shrimp.........................6 $ 69 Hormel Marinated Tenderloins & Loin Fillet......4 2/$ Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage Links or Patties....... 5 $ 99 Bob Evans Side Dishes.......................................2 3/$ Oscar Mayer Hotdogs............................................. 5 $ 99 Supreme Choice Tilapia Fillet...........................3 4/$ Oscar Mayer Basic Lunchables............................ 5 $ 99 Sea Pak Breaded Shrimp................................. 4 Tyson Breaded Chicken Patties, $ 99 Tenders or Nuggets........................................... 2 Van De Kamp Battered Fish Tenders, $ 59 Fillets, and Sticks............................................... 4 $ 99 Oscar Mayer Beef Hotdogs or Bologna......... 3 3/$ Oscar Mayer Sliced Bologna & Salami................. 5 $ 99 Hillshire Farms Thin Sliced Lunchmeats.......... 2 $ 99 Oscar Mayer Bacon.......................................... 6 $ 49 Claussen Pickles................................................ 3 $ 69 Ball Park Meat Franks........................................ 2 $ 19 Schweigert Fun Dogs.........................................1 $ 99 Aqua Star Breaded Butterfly Shrimp................ 8 $ 79 Jimmy Dean Sausage Rolls............................. 3 $ 29 Hormel Bacon.................................................... 6 $

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Houston School Board talks enrollment, approves proposed levy By Eric Leitzen The Houston School Board met for its regular meeting in the library of Houston Public High School at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 21, 2017. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham and Board members Bonner, Wilson, Carlson and Evenson. Board member Norlien arrived shortly afterwards. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board approved the night’s agenda unanimously. The board then opened the meeting to public comment, of which there was none, and approved the evening’s consent items unanimously, which included one contract, three hiring memos, and one resignation. The board then moved on to discussion items, first looking at a report on Enrollment by Site from Superintendent Abraham.

Abraham reported that full time enrollment in the Minnesota Virtual Academy was down by about 70 students, which Abraham explained had to do with closing the enrollment period early. Abraham also detailed a text message campaign aimed at helping prospective students finish their applications in time for later enrollment. Abraham noted that there is a cut-off dates in September, October, and November to enroll, and after those deadlines the next possible enrollment date is January 2018. Abraham did admit to having more students withdraw as “summer leavers” who had been enrolled the previous spring, but did not finish the enrollment process for the fall. Abraham noted that some of the withdrawals came from families moving out of state, but stated that

students have not been leaving due to any changes made by the school. The board requested data on the enrollment changes, and Abraham cited increased competition from other school districts going online, along with some good enrollment numbers coming out of the preschool. “The majority of kids are going to preschool,” Abraham noted, calling that information “absolutely fantastic.” Abraham also fielded questions from the board regarding logistics and class shuffling at the elementary, saying “we’re making it work.” The existence of some larger classes in the elementary are making it necessary to split grades into multiple sections, which is putting a crunch on everything currently being offered in the spaces available at the elementary building. Due to fire code, the elementary is

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not able to install a portable classroom on site without placing it in an area Abraham said the school had decided was “educationally sound.” Abraham explained that plumbing and internet facilities for those areas would have made the idea of portable classrooms unworkable without placing a facility in the elementary school playground area. Next, the board looked into interviews for potential board members. The new board member will be replacing board member Joe Krage, who had to resign from the board due to redistricting. Abraham reported to the board that the school has received one letter of interest for the position, and interested applicants have until 4 p.m. on September 29 to submit a letter in person, by mail or digitally. The board then moved on to Old Business, approving six policies on second reading including Student Discipline, Bullying Prohibition, Student Sex Nondiscrimination, Internet Acceptable Use & Safety, Credit for Learning, and Counseling. The only piece of new business for the evening was a certification of the proposed tax levy for 2018. Abraham explained that two items can be adjusted down

without having to reconvene a new meeting: Long-Term Facility Maintenance Funding and Local Option Revenue. With the planned reductions, the proposed levy worked out to $424 per pupil unit, which includes the online school. Abraham explained that this plan provides “less burden on our taxpayers,” and that the same plan had been enacted the previous year. Board member Wilson summed up the plan by saying the taxpayers “will see a proposed increase, but it’s not the actual.” The board approved the plan unanimously. Superintendent Abraham then presented a commendation to Houston High School for closing a reading achievement gap. The board issued thank you’s to the Caledonia Veterinary Clinic for a girls basketball donation and to the Violet Belter Memorial for Wayne Peterson and the Rushford Bank for a scoreboard. The next Houston School Board meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 18 at 6 p.m. in the library of Houston Public High School. The meeting will be on a Wednesday due to there being no school on the regularly scheduled Thursday date of October 19.

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Chatfield certifies preliminary levy for 2018 By Karen Reisner After considerable discussion, the Chatfield City Council at their September 25 meeting certified the preliminary budget and levy. The original budget draft showed a possible increase of over 12%. The Budget Committee found this unacceptable, whittling it down to a levy increase of 7.9%, or a $121,532 increase over 2017. City Clerk Joel Young noted this is the first time the CCTV budget will be subsidized with $20,000. There is a $14,400 increase for the library and a $16,000 increase for IT services. Debt servicing for Industrial Dr. drives the increase; $56,000 for Industrial Dr. debt and $30,000 for Industrial Dr. utility debt. A total of $49,000 is also budgeted for the water meter debt. The budget includes a 2.75% pay increase for employees. Councilor Paul Novotny explained part of what should have been set aside for mill and overlay projects has been used to

make a bond payment. Money set aside for mill and overlay is a third of what it should be. Councilor Joshua Broadwater insisted he didn’t like to see the levy go up in chunks (7 to 8% a year). Novotny said essentially we are paying for years where levy increases were held to a minimum. He said this was probably a mistake. Some of those years should have had a 5% increase, instead of almost no increase. He asked how are we going to fix not putting enough aside for mill and overlay; we used to put aside $150,000 and now it is just $40,000. It was noted that some of the money spent on Industrial Dr. can be recouped if we sell lots. Young cited some of the challenges of budgeting. He said we do a lot of planning and programming including schedules for equipment replacement, chip sealing, and personnel compensation. The hydrant replacement program wasn’t in the plans. It still has to be done.

Search for Miss Teen Fillmore County announced If you are female, single, never been married between the ages of 13 to 18 years, applications are being accepted for the title of 2018 Miss Teen Fillmore County. Miss Teen Fillmore County will represent her county at the Miss Teen Minnesota pageant, which will be held April 28, 2018, at the Wellstone Center in St. Paul, Minn. The young lady chosen as Miss Teen Fillmore County will become an ambassador from the Fillmore County area and will receive an official title and sash! The young lady chosen as Miss Teen Minnesota will receive a prize package and college scholarship totaling $30,000, and the chance to represent Minnesota at the 2018 Miss Teen International pageant in Charleston, W. Va., in July. The American Heart Association’s Go for Red for Women is the official charity of the Miss Teen Minnesota Pageant. The current reigning 2017 Miss Teen Minnesota is Devika Narayan of Plymouth. As Miss Teen Minnesota, Devika speaks out on “Hope in Memories:

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There is real cost in maintaining the assets we have. We know we are kicking the funding for mill and overlay down the road. We are now funding storm sewers. Novotny said we are paying now for saving in past years. Broadwater maintained he personally doesn’t like an increase of near 8%. Mayor Russ Smith said we need to address storm water issues. Young said tonight we set the top end (the highest it might be), adding the notices residents get in November are based on the preliminary levy numbers. A motion to certify the preliminary budget and property tax levy at $1,658,646, which is a 7.9% increase from 2017, was approved. Broadwater voted no. The final budget and levy will be discussed and adopted at the December 11 council meeting. Other business in brief • Robert Vogel, Preservation Planner, described a plan to place eight interpretive signs in the downtown area (City Park, Center for the Arts, and the

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. library). The council approved a conceptual plan for the signs. They authorized the Heritage Preservation Committee to apply for grants to pay for the fabrication and installation of the signs estimated to cost a total of $10,000. The plan is to apply for Minnesota Historical and Cultural Grants (Legacy funding). If the grant is received, installation of the signs is planned for late spring to summer of 2018. There should be no cost to the city. • Brian Burkholder discussed a proposed agreement with Olmsted County to turn back a .42 mile section of CR 145. Olmsted County agrees to improve the section with handicapped ramps, curb and gutters, and resurfacing of the street before turning it over to the city. It will not be the city’s until the improvement work is complete. The section is from the junction with CSAH 10 at its intersection with Burr Oak south along Burr Oak to Winona St., southeasterly along Winona St. south to the county line. The agreement was approved. • Burkholder reported lead and

copper level testing is required to be done every three years by the Minnesota Department of Health. The tests showed that the public water system has not exceeded the action level for lead or copper. • The first change order for Edge Contracting, Inc. for Industrial Dr. construction was approved in the amount of $19,150. This was necessary due to encountering much more rock than expected. • An agreement to fix 65 sidewalk trip hazards with Safe Step LLC was approved. The company did a survey of the city sidewalks and found 65 locations that were suitable for saw cutting repairs. Sixteen locations were also identified that meet the city’s criteria for replacement. Burkholder explained that fixing trip hazards by saw cutting will result in cost savings and allow more problem sidewalks to be brought into compliance. The saw cutting at 65 locations will cost a total of $4,760. Burkholder estimated that a savings of $8,143 will be realized over the cost to demolish and repair these sidewalks.

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Fillmore County Sports By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com There was a bit of intrigue to the big FC/W-K volleyball match. Days earlier, Fillmore Central (10-4) was The Trende the #1 seed Report in W-K’s t o u r n e y, but fell in the first round. Fa l c o n s N o r t h (9-1), surprisingly won Paul Trende the event. Fa l c o n s South (let’s call them the B&B squad) extracted a bit of revenge and posted another very good TRC win. FC fought off W-K for the 3-1 win (25-23, 25-22, 22-25, 25-22). Kaelyn Marzolf was the best Falcon weapon (game-high 19 kills, .366 hitting). The Falcons had three with double digit kills, a first this year. Paige Donlinger (10 kills, 16 digs, 28-29 serving, 4 aces) and Charity Daniels (career-high 12 kills) also did so. Madison Scheevel (43 assists, 22 digs), Cailey Rindels (6 kills, 31 digs), and Kjerstiana Corson (19 kills) made it a good group effort. FC stays atop the TRC (6-0, 11-4) with Caledonia (6-0, 12-4) ahead of St. Charles (4-1, 6-4).

County-County Week

September 18 began a high school sports week highlighted by seven games between county teams.

Cougar Volleyball Starts 18-0

Mabel-Canton had three non-tourney matches on the week, two versus county foes. The Cougars and Chatfield met for the first time in the Fillmore County Journal Sports era. M-C leading hitter Savannah Slafter just played libero (shoulder). The Cougars started slow but prevailed in a 3-0 sweep (25-21, 25-12, 25-15). Payton Danielson (8 kills, 22-22 serving, 5 aces, 9 digs), Dakota Delaney (8 kills), Lexi Thorson (7 kills, 6 aces), Maddy Michels (6 kills), Kenidi McCabe (31 assists), and Slafter (12 digs) led M-C. Thorson, a fourth-year starter, collected her 1,000th career dig. Kielan LaPlante (6 kills), Mollie Henry (5 kills), Belle Berg (4 kills, 11 digs), and Grace Friederichs (14 assists) led the Gophers. The Cougars then swept Lanesboro (25-6, 25-10, 25-16). McCabe (31 assists, 23-24 serving, 8 aces), Michels (8 kills), Delaney (7 kills), Thorson (6 kills, 6 digs), Danielson (5 kills, 8 digs), and Avery Davis (5 kills) led a balanced Cougar charge. M-C also beat Schaeffer Academy, and won their first two matches

at the Class A Showcase (see below). They started the year 18-0.

Houston VB Finds a Win Streak

Houston volleyball started the year 1-9. Picking up two more wins, over Fillmore County teams, they ran their streak to three. For only the second time in ten years, the ‘Canes beat R-P (26-24, 14-25, 26-24, 26-24). Ariel Scanlan (20 assists, 20-20 serving), Amber Chapel (10 kills, 3 blocks), and Becca Lee (5 kills) led the way. Scanlan’s older twin sisters Bailey and Brandy were parts of the other recent win (2014). The Trojans were led by Lauren Lawston (14 kills, 17 digs), Kensay Clobes (9 kills, 27 digs), Olivia Hoff (31 digs), and Jaelyn Connaughty (21-21 serving, 6 aces, 17 assists). Houston then trekked to Lanesboro, whose only win at the time came over the ‘Canes (Cotter Invite). Houston started game one 6-0. Lanesboro got to even at 9-9. Team double-H pulled away for the 25-15 win. Game two saw Houston lead 15-10, only for the Burros to get to even at 18. Senior Joelie Schreiber then tallied two blocks, a kill, and an ace over Lanesboro’s final five points. The Burros grabbed a 25-22 win. Game three was tied 21-21. Tessa Peterson’s kill closed the game in favor of the Hurricanes (25-23). Game four was close early. Scanlan served seven straight points to give Houston a 16-9 lead. They prevailed 25-18, taking the match 3-1 (25-15, 22-25, 25-23, 25-18). Scanlan, a junior setter, led the way (5 kills, 27 assists, 16 digs, 9 aces). Alyssa Rostad (13 kills, 11 digs), Chapel (12 kills, 3 blocks), Marissa Kennedy (5 kills, 12 digs), and Lee (7 kills, 10 digs) made it a group effort. The ‘Canes are 2-6, 4-9. Schreiber (19 kills, 12 assists, 12 digs, 6 blocks), Peighton Prestemon (18 digs, 3 aces), Lexie Johnson (15 digs), and Audrey Ochrup-Dekeyrel (10 kills) led Lanesboro.

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R-P senior Kensay Clobes pounds a shot past Chatfield’s Kielan LaPlante. The Trojans came back from down 2-0 to beat the Gophers 3-2. Photo by Paul Trende

Capping the volleyball action was the best match of the week. Chatfield went to R-P and had the Trojans on the ropes. Maybe spurred by their energetic student section, team green found a “W.” The Gophers led most of the first two sets, but had to battle at the end of each to win. Game one saw six late ties. Chatfield ended the stanza 6-0 for the 25-20 win. The Gophers led game two 24-18. But R-P went 6-0 for a 24-24 tie. A Paige Erickson kill and a Belle Berg ace propelled the Chatfield to a 26-24 win (2-0 lead). R-P rallied and led most of game three. The Gophers trailed 24-19, only to nearly pull an opposite repeat of game two. Chatfield closed to down

24-23, only for an error to grant R-P the game. The Gophers led game four 16-11 only for a five point Lauren Lawston serving session to tie the game. Chatfield was then up 23-20 and close to victory. Five straight Trojan points including two heady kills by Lawston brought R-P back and evened the affair 2-2. The Trojans then dominated game five for the 3-2 comeback win (20-25, 24-26, 25-23, 25-23, 15-5). Lawston (14 kills, 28 digs), Olivia Hoff (35 digs), Kensay Clobes (9 kills, 27 digs), Peyton Hoiness (31 assists, 20 digs), and Nicole Blagsvedt (2525 serving, 3 aces, 3 blocks) led R-P. The Trojans are 2-3, 8-11. Kielan LaPlante (15 kills), Abi Hinckley (39 digs, 27-28 serving, 3 aces), Mollie Henry (9 kills), Grace Friederichs (32 assists, 16 digs), and Berg (7 kills, 23 digs) led Chatfield.

‘Cane Football Wears Out M-C

It took until the second stanza. Undefeated, #3 in 9-Man Houston (3-0), wore out MabelCanton (2-1). Team double-H amassed 13 first half first downs, M-C four, but the Hurricanes only led 8-0 at intermission. That score was a 7-yard Brady Happel TD run, which capped a 16-play, 92-yard drive. A fumble in the red zone negated a big scoring opportunity late in the half. The red ground train rolled in the second half though. A 12-play 65-yard drive, capped by a Joey Fishel 2-yard TD run (14-0), opened the third. After an M-C fumble, Jaytin Millen immediately hit Cody Carpenter for a 32-yard TD pass (22-0). Early in the fourth, an 11-play drive, Houston’s fourth series of ten plays or more, resulted in Happel’s second TD, a 1-yarder (30-0). Zach Schneider added an 80-yard TD run (38-0). M-C got on the scoreboard on

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FC VB Still Best Falcons, 6-0 in TRC

a Drew Wyffels to Mitch Kuhn 75-yard pass play. Amassing 24 first downs, 479 rushing yards, and three 100-yard rushers, Houston (3-0, 4-0) downed M-C 38-6. Happel (21-152, 2 TDs), Fishel (21-139, TD rushing), and Schneider (6-102, TD rushing) all found triple digits. Millen (2-6, 63 yards, TD passing; 10-40 rushing) did so in total yards. Kuhn (22-62 rushing; 75-yard TD reception) and Wyffels (3-5, 123 yards, TD passing) led M-C. The Cougars (1-2, 2-2) were held to 135 yards rushing on 41 carries (3.3 per).

Second Quarter Big for Falcons at Knights

FC football (2-1, 2-2) ended a two-game slide by beating Kingsland. The Falcons intercepted three passes and put up 20 second quarter points to build a 27-0 halftime lead. They prevailed 41-6. Nate Haugerud scored two different ways (58yard INT return TD, 41-yard TD reception). Logan Corson (5-15, 93 yards, 2 TDs passing; 14-66 rushing) also hit Colten Kraling on a 15-yard TD pass. Josh Peters (7-64 yards), Brady Ristau (3-41 yards), and Carson Kiehne (5-31 yards) added rushing TDs. FC’s defense had six sacks (Nick Whalen two), four total turnovers. Knight wide receiver Reid Kruegel (6-129, TD receiving) had a big game. Ethan Fenske (9-22, 159 yards, TD, 3 INTs passing) and Dallas Jones (20-45 rushing) also helped Kingsland (0-3, 0-4).

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Top-ranked R-P football (3-0, 4-0) pitched their third shutout in four games, beating W-K 21-0. Ethan Sense had two TDs and Jake Paulson his third 100yard receiving game. R-P has yielded seven points this year. See SPORTS Page 31 

Lexi Thorson Mabel - Canton Volleyball

Mabel-Canton junior Lexi Thorson amassed her 1,000th career dig, joining Jenni Aasum (1,594), Cassidy Whalen (1,519), Belle Sand (1,394), Lydia Geving (1,122), and Coranda Vickerman (1,069) in that prestigious Cougar club. Photo by Paul Trende, Fillmore County Journal

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(Chatfield nine: six fumbles lost, three interceptions). Gophers are 1-2, 2-2) Lanesboro 20, L-O 24 (L: Andrew Luck 18-56, TD rushing, 4-60, TD receiving; Brett Wangen 16-111, TD rushing; Carson Schwichtenberg 10-20, 112 yards, TD, 2 INTs passing. L-O led 15-14 heading to fourth. A 45-yard Trey Hungerholt run and a safety made it a 24-14. Burros scored late (24-20), got ball back, but an interception ended things. They are 0-3, 1-3)

The PI Cross Country Invite had LARP’s Luke O’Hare and LFC’s Kaylee Arndt each taking second individually. Kingsland volleyball beat L/P and D-E on the week. The Knights (3-2, 10-9) have already eclipsed last year’s win total. Dakota Delaney had a career-high 15 kills as M-C beat Schaeffer. The #7 Cougars (8-0, 18-3) competed at the Class A Showcase, going 2-1 in pool play, 0-2 in tourney play (both losses 2-1). Tourney Volleyball leaders were: Slafter (42 kills), Delaney (35 kills), Thorson (46 (9/18 – 9/23) digs), McCabe (120 assists, 7 Lyle/Pacelli 0, Kingsland 3 > aces), and Danielson (21 kills, 25-17, 25-20, 25-17 (K: Lauren 43 digs, 9 aces). Buchholtz 13 kills, 9 digs; Ellie Buchholtz 26 assists; Kori KrueFootball W-K 0, #1 in Class A R-P 21 gel 7 kills; Taylor Zimmerman (RP: Jake Paulson 5-112 receiv- 13 digs, 13-13 serving) ing, 90-yard KOR TD; E. Sense #7 in A M-C 3, Schaeffer 17-131, 2 TDs rushing. Tro- Academy 0 > 25-11, 25-18, jan defense turned away Falcons 25-16 (MC: D. Delaney 15 inside 25-yardline four times. kills; S. Slafter 11 kills, 13 digs; R-P prevailed losing TO battle 3 M. Michels 7 kills; P. Danielson 16-16 serving, 3 aces; L. Thorson to 1) Chatfield 7, Z-M 40 (C: 12 digs; K. McCabe 32 assists) Ben Brogan 52-yard TD pass R-P 0, SG 3 > 19-25, 15-25, to Manny Perez; Kyle Nos- 24-26 (RP: L. Lawston 7 kills; bisch 19-84 rushing. Chatfield K. Clobes 6 kills, 10 digs; O. had eight first half possessions Hoff 14 digs) (six turnovers, one bad punt Kingsland 3, D-E 0 > 25-8, snap, one end of half ) = trailed 25-19, 25-20 (K: Lauren Buch33-0. Game had 12 turnovers holtz 13 kills, 9 digs; Kori Krue-

gel 14 kills; Ellie Buchholtz 36 assists; Taylor Zimmerman 17 digs) Class A Showcase (M-C beat Kittson County Central (25-11, 25-10), Cook County (25-12, 25-19), lost to #8 in A Minneota (23-25, 20-25) in pool play. They lost to MACCRAY (2517, 17-25, 12-15) and Wabasso (21-25, 22-22, 4-15) in silver bracket) L-O Invite (Lanesboro beat G-E (25-14, 25-16), L-O (2517, 25-17), and Riceville (2518, 25-12) while losing to Alden-Conger (7-25, 13-25) in pool play. The Burros then lost to A-C in the finals (1525, 16-25). Tourney leaders: J. Schreiber (30 kills, 18 assists, 9 ½ blocks), P. Prestemon (33 digs), A. Ochtrup-Dekeyrel (15 kills), L. Johnson (19 digs). Burros are 0-8, 4-20) Decorah Invite (Chatfield lost to Elkader-Central (13-21, 15-21), Jesup (8-21, 18-21), Decorah (14-21, 13-21), and Wapsie Valley (12-21, 24-22, 9-15) while beating Postville (2115, 21-15) and MFL/Mar/Mac (21-14, 19-21, 15-10). Tourney leaders: K. LaPlante (24 kills), G. Friederichs (69 assists, 31 digs, 9 aces), Macy Pederson (33 digs), Julia Friederichs (30 digs), B. Berg (17 kills, 24 digs), M. Henry (18 kills). Gophers are 1-5, 4-14)

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Pine Island Invite (Girls: 1st Z-M/K-W (32), 2nd Lourdes (59), 3rd Pine Island (65), 4th LFC 70, LARP/Kingsland Inc. Burro Kaylee Arndt took second overall. Bailey Ruen (9th) and Ashley Miner (12th) finished top 15 for LFC. Emily Didier (13th) and Hannah Linder (17th) paced LARP (of 57 runners). Boys: 1st PI (43), 2nd Lourdes (51), 3rd LARP (52), 7th Kingsland, 8th LFC. LARP’s Luke O’Hare took second. Mitchell Ledebuhr (7th) and Aidan Ellinghuysen (9th) finished top 10, Aleric Houston’s Joey Fishel leans for pay-dirt. The junior was one Frick (15th) and Brad Colbenof three 100-yard rushers as the third-ranked Hurricanes beat son (19th) top 20. Wesley Dean took 20th for Kingsland (of 95 Mabel-Canton 38-6 to improve to 4-0 on the year. Photo by Paul Trende runners))

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Preston Historical Society announces raffle winners The Preston Historical Society conducted the drawing for the winners of the recent raffle fundraiser at their August Society meeting. Proceeds from the raffle will be used for Historical Society projects. The Society would again like to thank F & M Community Bank for providing matching funds of $1,000 (a dollar for each ticket sold). Preston businesses and individuals listed below were also gracious to provide the many prizes. Two-night stay at Crestwood Country Cabins Darwin and Jenny Smith ( $220 value) – Erv Tienter, Preston Nike Method Putter – Greg and Bonnie Davids ($200 value) Mike Odenbrett, Preston Handmade lap quilt – Quip & Sew Quilters ($150 value)Taylor Case, Preston Gift certificate to Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery – Dick and Linda Wolfe (value $100) Dan Schmidt, Wykoff Metal trout sculpture – John Carlin ($75 value) Dave Mensink, Preston Two Commonweal Theater tickets – KFIL ($70 value) Diane Rudd, Preston Oliver crate – Darwin Smith ($65 value) Jana Boyum, Rushford John Deere crate – Darwin Smith ($65 value) Donna Dreier, Preston Case crate – Darwin Smith ($65 value) Bonnie Davids, Preston Allis Chalmers crate – Darwin Smith ($65 value) Susie Hager Nike golf balls – Greg and Bonnie Davids ($58 value) Donna Ibach, Preston

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Morgan Roppe is enjoying an internship as a wolf educator Boltz is one of five wolves at the intern at the International Wolf Morgan Roppe is enjoying an internship as a wolf educator in- International Wolf Center in Center in Ely, Minn. tern at the International Wolf Center in Ely, Minn. Ely, Minn. Photo submitted Photo submitted Photo submitted As a native of Mabel, Morgan Roppe and her family would often take the 70-mile drive to Wabasha to visit the National Eagle Center. While on one of those trips, Roppe met a man named Cameron Feaster. She and Feaster struck up a conversation and he told her about the work he does at the International Wolf Center in Ely. Feaster also told her about various internships that are offered at the International Wolf Center. Intrigued, Roppe began to closely watch for job openings. Soon, the perfect opportunity came along and, over the summer, Roppe got the great news she’d been hop-

ing for. She was hired as a wolf educator intern and will work to educate the public about wolves for the next nine months in Ely. Roppe is one of two wolf educator interns who were just hired at the International Wolf Center. She’ll be stationed in Ely, where her job will be to lead programs and answer questions from visitors to the Center, which includes a pack of five live wolves. “Her primary focus is interacting with the public in a couple different ways,” said Interpretive Center Manager Krista Harrington said. “Just as the visitors come in and interpreting the wolf behavior and answering questions. Which

one is that? What kind of wolf is that? How much do they weigh? Her other primary focus is educating during programs. She’ll lead the daily programs that are offered several times a day in the auditorium.” A 2013 graduate of MabelCanton High School, Roppe earned a double major at the University of Wyoming and graduated in May. She earned degrees in wildlife and fisheries biology management, as well as environmental and natural resources. Roppe got interested in animals and biology while working on the family farm. She loved being outside and eventually started to think about ways she

could make a career of it. “I started really getting interested in biology at the end of high school,” she said. Then, while in college, she worked with classmates on a chipmunk project where they were captured, fitted with a radio collar and then tracked. She also worked at a game check station to ensure hunters had proper licenses. In another opportunity, she and other researchers darted an elk and took vital signs from it. “Morgan has diverse experience when it comes to field projects with animals,” Harrington said. “She’s also worked a lot with educating the public.”

Once the internship is over, Roppe is hoping a role opens up for her to stay with the Center for the long-term. “If I could stay here at the International Wolf Center, I would love that,” she said. “Otherwise, I’m hoping to either find a position with the DNR or some other place where I can do conservation work.” In addition to leading those discussions in the interpretive center, several wolf biology camps and events will be led by Roppe. She will also have a key role in leading the group tours at the center. Some are day trips and others are overnight trips. The overnight trips have been especially popular with groups as they’re able to sleep overnight in the center’s auditorium and watch the wolves on the other side of the glass throughout the night. Roppe is the daughter of Dag and Sue Roppe, who live just outside of Mabel. The interpretive center attracts more than 40,000 visitors a year. The center is a Minnesotabased non-profit that seeks to advance the survival of wolves by teaching about wolves, their relationship to wildlands and the human role in their future. For more information about the center and its mission, visit www.wolf.org.

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By LaVerne C. Paulson Recycling Education Coordinator Andrew (Drew) Hatzenbihler has recently joined the Solid Waste and Recycling Team at the Resource Recovery Center in Preston. He LaVerne C. will be workPaulson ing with Randy and Nick to assist you in the disposal of your landfill garbage and recycling. The telephone number at the Recovery Center Office is (507) 765-4704. In the 10 years I spent with the recycling program here in Fillmore County, we have seen a good increase in many areas of recycling. The Salvation Army containers continue to collect all forms of clothing, bedding, and rugs. The metal container is being used quite well, appliances keep coming to us, and there never seems to be a shortage of tires and e-waste. The single sort method of recycling seems to have made the process easier and more material is being brought to the center. We must try to remember that no plastic bags, no Styrofoam, and no household garbage should be deposited in the rural recycling containers, your recycling containers, or the bins at the recycling center in Preston. After years and years of waiting, those yogurt containers, cottage cheese containers, sour cream containers, and chip dip containers with the #5 inside the chasing arrows are getting recycled. Thank you for your efforts to keep the air, soil and water of Fillmore County as clean as possible to they can continue to be enjoyed by future generations. Keep up the good work.

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: If you are 15 years old and have a farm permit to drive a farm truck, how late at night can you drive? Answer: A MinneTroy H. sota Farm Christianson Work license allows a 15-year-old to drive alone only to perform farm work for his or her parent during daylight hours, within 20 miles of the farmhouse and in cities with populations of less than 100,000. The parent must complete a Farm Work License affidavit, available at all driver license examination stations, and present a property tax statement and/or rental agreement. A 15-year-old may qualify for a restricted farm work license after completing a driver education course and passing a road test. The applicant is not required to wait six months before taking the road test for this license. You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and always drive sober. Help us drive Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths. A portion of state statutes were used with permission from the Office of the Revisor of Statutes. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901-5848. Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us. Twitter: MSPPIO_SOUTH

By Hannah Wingert “I need drivers. Everybody needs drivers,” Lanesboro School’s transportation director Chad Wangen said at the school board’s September 21 meeting. He ran an ad for six weeks and still received no applications for school bus drivers. Despite the shortage of drivers, he’s been able to extend one of the bus routes to go out to Wykoff to pick up five children for school. “It’s workable so far,” Wangen commented. The school board thanked Wangen for his dedication to making the bus routes run smoothly. “Keep up the good job,” board chairman Dave Ruen told him. Board member Steve Snyder presented the Long-Range Planning Committee report to the board. They did a walk through the school to discuss things that they would like to see changed. They also looked for ways to amp up the education opportunities at the district and reviewed the ideas that they had come up with at their meeting a year ago. Superintendent Matt Schultz informed the board that construction on the Park Road project will be starting soon. He had some concerns about student safety during the project, but was assured that a crosswalk will be set up and designated for use to keep everyone safe. Superintendent Schultz recently attended the Food Procurement Seminar held by the Southeast Service Cooperative. Many small schools struggle to have food delivered to them due to their size so they have joined together in a co-op. Schultz is looking into the cooperative as a possibility for the Lanesboro school. The Lanesboro elementary

grades have been recognized for closing the achievement gap in several subjects, and the high school has been recognized for closing the gap in reading. The current enrollment numbers are 186 students in kindergarten through sixth grade and 164 in grades seven through 12. A resignation was approved for custodian Tammy McCabe as well as food service worker Linda Danielson. McCabe is taking over Danielson’s position, which the board also approved. The school board approved policies 516 regarding student medication, 520 regarding student surveys, and 521 regarding student disability nondiscrimination. The board approved the first readings of policies 515 regarding the protection and privacy of pupil records and 526 regarding the hazing prohibition policy. Graduation was set for June 3, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. An early dismissal on December 22 at 11:32 a.m. was discussed. Board member Steve Snyder asked that a later dismissal be considered to allow the kids to eat lunch at school before heading home. Superintendent Schultz suggested that sending bag lunches home with kids to eat on the buses might be an option. He will talk to Food Service and the bus service before next month’s school board meeting. The board approved the maximum levy certification for 2017, payable in 2018. “We

can always go down. We can’t go up,” Superintendent Schultz reminded the board. A request from Fillmore Central dance coach Kari Berg was reviewed. Berg, a Lanesboro resident, would like Lanesboro to join an agreement with Fillmore Central to offer the lettered sport at both schools cooperatively. The cost for the school would be approximately $240 per participating student, but did not include transportation costs for the students to Harmony. Eight students between 7-12 grades have indicated interest in joining the dance team if it were offered at Lanesboro with another five showing possible interest. The board was interested in the proposal and felt that it would add value to the school, but agreed that transportation could be an issue. “There are a lot of factors to consider,” Ruen noted. Transportation Director Wangen concurred, saying that it could difficult to for him to find a driver for another activity as he’s already close to being short-staffed on bus drivers. Board member Christine Troendle asked if it would be possible to be add dance team to the extracurricular activities without offering transportation. The rest of the board and Superintendent Schultz agreed that would make the program viable. The cooperative agreement with Fillmore Central for the dance team was approved. The next Lanesboro school board meeting will be held on October 17 at 6 p.m.

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Fillmore County Police Reports Chatfield Police Department Steven Laverne House, 38, Chatfield, Minn.; 8/29/2017, Duty to Drive with Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Matthew Charles Meier, 22, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 7/21/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Logan Aaron Adler, 28, Spring Valley, Minn.; 11/6/2016, Obstructing Officers Duties, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Lance Lee Blackford, 39, Sioux Falls, S. Dak.; 8/11/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Daniel Gilbert Endy IV, 27, St. Paul, Minn.; 8/5/2017, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 9/11/2018), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 87 days for one year). Credit for time served: three days. Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (9/11/2017): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign all releases of information, Educational assessment/ program, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment - submit completed report to court services, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use with the exception of prescribed medications, No possession of alcohol or drugs with the exception of prescribed medications, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Submit to Random Searches, No driver’s license violations, No driving without insurance, Restitution reserved - 60 days, Pay restitution before fines, fees, and surcharges. Rachel Allison Erickson, 32, St. Louis Park, Minn.; 8/12/2017, 4th Degree DWI, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 9/12/2018), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (9/12/2017): Sign Probation Agreement - that the defendant participates in assessments and programming as directed by Court Services, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions

of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign all releases of information, Remain law abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment – complete within 30 days from September 12, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use with the exception of prescribed medications, No possession of alcohol or drugs with the exception of prescribed medications, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Submit to random searches – cooperate with the search of residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, No driver’s license violations, No driving without insurance. Tyrell Richard Martin, 24, Eagan, Minn.; 7/10/2017, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Sam Simataa Simataa, 25, Winona, Minn.; 8/19/2017,

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Exceed Limit 30 mph – Urban District (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Matthew E. Skinner, 39, Avalon, Wis.; 7/1/2017, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Gregary James Sparre, 20, Spring Valley, Minn.; 9/3/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. 9/3/2017, Small Amount of Marijuana in Motor Vehicle, Fine $150. Braden Adam Loyola Sweeney, 22, Rochester, Minn.; 6/25/2017, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Christina Kay Tollefson, 41, Chatfield, Minn.; 7/2/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Dylan Kim Wentworth, 20, Preston, Minn.; 6/26/2017, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Scott Thomas Wolter, 18, Rochester, Minn.; 8/13/2017, Open Bottle in Motor Vehicle - Possession, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. 8/13/2017, Underage Consumption of Alcohol, Fine $100. MN State Patrol – Rochester

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Adrienne Rose Barranger, 34, St. Peters, Mo.; 8/17/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Yuxian Cai, 27, Dubuque, Iowa; 9/1/2017, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (71/40), Fine $150, Total Fees $390. Michael Craig Fisher, 55, Dickinson, N. Dak.; 8/21/2017, Over Legal Tandem Axle Weight, Fine $500, Total Fees $590. 8/21/2017, No Minnesota Registration on Trip Permit, Fine $40. 8/21/2017, No IFTA/Fuel License Permit, Fine $300. Brandon Lane Hamersma, 21, Mabel, Minn.; 8/17/2017, Speeding (78/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. John Carlyle Nelson, 61, Utica,

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Lanesboro joins with Fillmore Central for dance team By Hannah Wingert At the September 26 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, the board learned that he Lanesboro School Board had approved the cooperative agreement with Fillmore Central for the dance team which is coached by Kari Berg. Practices will begin in October and preliminary numbers for each district show 12-13 students interested in participating. A resignation from seventh grade boys basketball coach Aaron Janssen was approved, as well as a maternity leave for paraprofessional Stacie Wendel. Megan Speer was hired as a paraprofessional at the high

school and Allison Braaten as a long-term paraprofessional sub. Kelly Doherty was hired as a daycare aide and Jessica Koenig as the float aide position at the daycare. Cheerleading and dance coach Kari Berg requested permission from the board to hire Elisha Himli as her assistant coach. The board approved the hire. Special Education Service Contracts with SMEC for a school psychologist and an emotional behavior disorder teacher. Additional paid time was approved for paraprofessionals Jennifer Lindstrom, Dylan Isola, Heidi Kingsley, Sam Martin, Tara Morem, Sarah Peck, Heather

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OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn-x

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The following property located approximately 3 miles SE of Spring Grove, MN, on Cty. Road 27, will be sold on sealed bids. Approximately 114 acres located in Section 19, Wilmington Township, Houston County, Minnesota. Approximately 103 acres tillable. The property is legally described as the NE 1/4 of Section 19, Township 101 North, of Range 6 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Except a part of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 containing 23 acres more or less and except building site containing 22 acres more or less. Parcel being sold consists of approximately 114 acres. Sealed bids will be accepted at the law office of Hammell & Murphy, 110 East Main Street, Caledonia, MN 55921, until October 18, 2017, at 10:00 am. Bids shall be in a sealed envelope marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ellingson Farmâ&#x20AC;? with bidderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name, address, phone number and email address. A bid-off between the top three bidders will be held on October 26, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at the law office of Hammell & Murphy, Caledonia, Minnesota. Each original bid shall be accompanied by a cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check in the amount of $10,000. The closing will be held on or before November 17, 2017. Seller will pay the real estate taxes due and payable in 2017. Premises are being sold as is. Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to negotiate with bidders. For information concerning the property, contact Gary Ellingson at (507) 259-1830. For a brochure or information concerning the process, please contact Timothy A. Murphy at (507) 725-3361.

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE ON SEALED BIDS

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1989 WALKOUT RANCH

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

$119,900

$129,900

209 MAIN ST SOUTH, CHATFIELD

$159,900 609 MARGARET ST NE, CHATFIELD #4082812 NEW PRICE

#4073199

â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial buildingNEW withLISTING great visibility in downtown Chatfield â&#x20AC;˘ 4,706 sq. ft. ideal for retail/office space â&#x20AC;˘ Large display window â&#x20AC;˘ Renovated handicap bathroom â&#x20AC;˘ New commercial grade carpet â&#x20AC;˘ Tons of storage in full basement with concrete floor â&#x20AC;˘ Second level offers 2-1 bedroom remodeled apartments

#4082814

â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2,208 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ 0.28 Acre lot â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage (24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) plus 1 car (16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 22â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor living â&#x20AC;˘ Steel siding â&#x20AC;˘ Quiet location â&#x20AC;˘ Add your personal touches â&#x20AC;˘ Selling â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS-ISâ&#x20AC;?

WELL BUILT - WALKOUT TOWNHOME

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â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms with 3 on the main level â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ New countertops, flooring, paint, window, doors â&#x20AC;˘ Vinyl siding â&#x20AC;˘ Deck â&#x20AC;˘ Desirable neighborhood â&#x20AC;˘ Lower level family room â&#x20AC;˘ Move-in condition

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL QUEEN ANNE

WALKOUT RANCH UNDER CONTRUCTION!

$299,900 122 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD #4072386

$299,900 1232 LONE STONE CT SE, CHATFIELD #4081392

NEW PRICE

453 AVE C NE, CHATFIELD

$179,900 #4081215

â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bath â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor living â&#x20AC;˘ Both levels finished â&#x20AC;˘ Sunroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2,568 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Gas Fireplace â&#x20AC;˘ Walkout â&#x20AC;˘ No mowing or snow removal

NEW LISTING

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘3 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car Garage â&#x20AC;˘ 2,572 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Open layout â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor living â&#x20AC;˘ Quality windows â&#x20AC;˘ Paneled doors â&#x20AC;˘ Master suite â&#x20AC;˘ Finished lower level â&#x20AC;˘ No backyard neighbors â&#x20AC;˘ Still time to personalize

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 5,388 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ Original woodwork â&#x20AC;˘ Elaborate craftsmanship â&#x20AC;˘ 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceilings â&#x20AC;˘ Double staircases â&#x20AC;˘ Pocket doors â&#x20AC;˘ Ash/Maple/Oak floors â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled kitchen with granite tops & butler pantry â&#x20AC;˘ Finished walk up attic â&#x20AC;˘ Large corner lot â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Covered porches â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Milo White Houseâ&#x20AC;? (Hazelwood) on the National Register

GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! NEW LISTING

JORDAN TOWNSHIP - 158 ACRE CROP FARM

82 ACRES ON THE ROOT RIVER

NEW PRICE

FOUNTAIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Large level lot (132â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 300â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900 FOUNTAIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8.5 acre building site with a couple acres of tillable located off the county road high on the hill overlooking the valley. #4077950 $99,000 $89,900 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wooded 5 acre building site with an amazing view. Additional land available. $119,900 $109,900 LANESBORO - CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Approximately 20 acre building site located along the blacktop. Great view, adjacent to state land, trails, 5 acres tillable with balance wooded. $220,000 $195,000 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 acres of woods with approximately 400â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of creek frontage and adjoins State land. Ideal for hunting, recreation or weekend getaway. Additional land available for building site. #4076539 $49,900 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $84,900

â&#x20AC;˘ 3 plus bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car Garage â&#x20AC;˘ Built 1990 â&#x20AC;˘ 2,143 sq. ft. on one floor â&#x20AC;˘ No steps â&#x20AC;˘ Handicap Accessible â&#x20AC;˘ 26â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 27â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Workshop â&#x20AC;˘ 54â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 54â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Barn/Shed with box/tie stalls â&#x20AC;˘ 36 tillable acres â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent hunting with +/- 20 wooded acres â&#x20AC;˘ Awesome horse setup â&#x20AC;˘ +/- 1620 ft North Branch Root River

WYKOFF â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Farm in Jordan Township â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 124 acres located in a beautiful valley with the Root River running through the property. Approximately 45 acres could be tillable with the balance being fenced pasture. Includes hay shed. $474,900

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$712,999 12716 COUNTY RD 138 SE, CHATFIELD #4082543

SOLD

203 GROVE ST NE, CHATFIELD

â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ Garage â&#x20AC;˘ Vinyl

NEW LISTING

16319 COUNTY 102, CHATFIELD

$99,900 102 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 104 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 106 GOLD ST N, WYKOFF #4083192

$1,210,000 #4082977

â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Renovated buildings â&#x20AC;˘ Metal roof â&#x20AC;˘ Off street parking â&#x20AC;˘ 5 Clean & updated apartments â&#x20AC;˘ Coin Laundry â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Plus professional rental offices â&#x20AC;˘ Tons of potential â&#x20AC;˘ Rental meeting room with full kitchen setup â&#x20AC;˘ Very nice walkout lower level with concrete floor

â&#x20AC;˘ 5 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ 3,084 sq. ft., â&#x20AC;˘ Great location just off the blacktop â&#x20AC;˘ 143 acres tillable w/productivity index = 89 â&#x20AC;˘ 6 acres pasture â&#x20AC;˘ Contiguous rolling land â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Barns â&#x20AC;˘ Quonset shed â&#x20AC;˘ Granary, â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS-ISâ&#x20AC;?

SOLD

508 TWIFORD ST SW, CHATFIELD

SOLD

â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car Garage â&#x20AC;˘ 2,214 sq. ft.

10006 CO RD 7 SE, CHATFIELD

â&#x20AC;˘ 3 plus bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage

SOLD

SOLD 28 MILL HOUSE LANE SW, CHATFIELD LDâ&#x20AC;˘ Attached finished â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bedrooms SOâ&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths

3945 KAHOUN ST SE, ROCHESTER â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms (Main) â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ Garage,

25153 COUNTY 17, PRESTON

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Baths, 3 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘

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803 CRESTWOOD COURT SPRING VALLEY $249,000

Exceptionally meticulous 4 bdrm, 2 bath walk out ranch home located in desirable location on cul-de-sac drive. You’ll fall in love with the updated kitchen w/granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, deck and patio area made out of brick pavers. Impressive exterior with extensive landscaping and perennial garden area. Beautiful deck that overlooks the back yard. Updated paint colors, extra amenities and ready for new occupants. Just move right in and enjoy.

528 N BROADWAY AVE SPRING VALLEY • $84,000

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$215,000

Saturday, October 7 11am-12pm TING

$94,900

Ranch home • Wood ﬂoors • 3-season porch • Updated kitchen • Vinyl siding • Deck • Patio • Garage • Lower level is wide open to ﬁnish your way • Quiet street D!

$199,900

REDUCED!

LANESBORO

529 1ST ST

Spectacular views • Large ranch • Master suite w/jetted tub • Walkin closet • Main ﬂoor laundry • Formal living room and dining room • Remodeled kitchen • 4 bath • Lower level is currently set up as a mother-in-law apartment • Completely remodeled and updated • 1/2 acre lot • Wildlife • Large deck NEW

$268,000

LISTIN

1000 21ST LANE SE PINE ISLAND

SOLD!

kitchen • Remodeled bath • Newer appliances • 24x26 family room w/walk-out • Large private patio • Newer furnace and a/c • Newer water heater • New sewer line • New roof to be installed • Updated electrical box • Move-in ready • Large quiet yard

REDUCED!

$189,900

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200 RIDGEVIEW LANE

LANESBORO

$98,900

Breathtaking views of scenic Lanesboro Dam and bluffs • 3 bedroom • 2 baths • Formal living room • Dining room • Family room • 3-season porch • Large patio area • Fireplace • Retaining walls • 2 car attached garage • Brick exterior

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$86,900

Great property for investment purposes, or own cheaper than paying rent! 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with main floor laundry, enclosed front porch, hardwood floors, main floor bedroom, deck off back of house & storage shed. Nice hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen and formal dining area all located in desirable location.

CALL BRENDA TODAY! 507-346-2060

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626 CLIFF STREET NE CHATFIELD

REDUCED!

212 COTTAGE GROVE AVE PRESTON

SOLD!

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$262,500

$125,000

385 HILLSIDE SR. SE CHATFIELD

Minnesota SERVING SE

Broker/Owner 507-458-6110 roxanne@harmonytel.net MN & IA Licensed

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15680 County 9, PRESTON

PRICED TO SELL: 3-bedroom brick home with 2 car det. garage, large barn & 40 x 60 shed. Pasture, fenced for horses. Greenleafton area $114,900 S

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709 Park St., CHESTER, IA

Kelsey Bergey

BRING THE TOYS: Huge 44 x 80 Steel Shed, 16 ft sidewalls, 14 ft overhead doors with easy access to Hwy 63, 3-bedroom 2 story home, 2 car garage, plus 14 x 70 mobile home. Pond & pasture. $137,500

Realtor, GRI 507-251-0281 kelsey@harmonytel.net MN Licensed

Members of SEMN Association of Realtors, Rochester

405 Hillside Drive, Preston

SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE: Main ﬂoor living with open ﬂoor plan, master bed & bath, walk-in closet, plus 2 bedrooms and guest bath. 2 car garage plus storage shed. $79,900

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120 Center St E, HARMONY

Owner is retiring • Unique diner (1927 Goodell Diner Car) • High trafﬁc area • Scenic Lanesboro • Located on Main St • Close to state trail • Property runs down to Root River • Room for outside seating • Turn key operation

Open House

EASY TO ENJOY! This home is ready to move in with many recent updates from ﬂoor to ceiling, including the roof! Fantastic layout, beautiful woodwork, & great kitchen! Master bedroom, bath, & walk-in closet, guest bedroom, bath, main ﬂoor laundry, sunroom, deck, full basement, 700 sq ft. attached garage. Only $169,900. STOP BY!

Spud Boy Diner

105 PARKWAY AVE LANESBORO

SERVING SE

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90 MAIN STREET FOUNTAIN

Call Todd today! 507-259-5454

FOR 27 YEARS

Open House

$135,000

144 MAIN STREET PRESTON

Great opportunity for business or rental • Main floor is currently Large corner lot • Close to elementary • Close to golf course • rented out • Remodeled apartment with wood floors, high ceilings, open floor plan • Large area on 2nd level is open & can be finished Open to builders • City Utilities into additional rentals

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$114,900

Commercial Opportunities

Ofﬁce 507-886-4221 25 W Center St Harmony, MN 55939

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Remodeled and updated • Scenic Lanesboro • Next to State Bike Trail • High trafﬁc area • Unlimited possibilities • Wood ﬂoors • High ceilings • Laundry on both levels • 2 bedroom apartment upstairs • Enclosed porch • 2 car garage • New window • Metal roof

140-acre farm • Approximately 63 acres tillable • Approximately 20 acres pasture ground • Building site with outbuildings Great location at the Head of the State Bike Trail • Updated and remodeled • Woods • 1920 sq.ft. pole shed • Old barn • Ideal spot to • Ideal for retail, ofﬁce space, storage, rental space • Over 4,000 sq. ft. • Unlimited potential build on

32795 GALLOP LANE LANESBORO

BUILDING LOT FOR SALE

3 bedrooms • Baths • Large main ﬂoor master • Main ﬂoor laundry • Remodeled 2nd level • Formal dining room • Living room • New roof • New windows • New vinyl siding • New deck • Garage • Storage shed • Close to pool and park • Large corner lot

105 ELMWOOD ST. E LANESBORO (SLANT AVENUE)

27583 DEEP RIVER ROAD LANESBORO

$630,000

SOLD! $40,500

XXXXX DEEP RIVER ROAD LANESBORO

$280,000

HILLCREST ST SOLD! 403LANESBORO

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$218,000

Prime 80-acre hunting land with thick woods and approximately 22 acres tillable. Would also make a great building site or rec land. Located just outside Whalan.

$109,000

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Commercial Opportunities

2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, ﬁshing, camping • Private • Ideal for house or cabin

344 MAIN ST N #3 CHATFIELD

$114,900

www.SEMNrealestate.com

Roxanne Johnson

New Construction 4 bdrm, 3 bath split with approx. 2600 square feet of finished living space! Kitchen has Amish custom built cherry cabinets with pantry and stainless steel appliances, laminate wood flooring, manual dual heat zone, master bedroom with walk-in closet & 3/4 bath with heated floor and walk in shower. The lower level is finished with family room, full bath and 2 bedrooms , large day light windows and egress windows. 3 stall garage with cement drive. Spring Valley incentives! $500 available with Spring Valley Greenhouse for landscape projects and $1,000 in Spring Valley monies. Call for more information.

FORESTVILLE STATE PARK

$59,900

Condo • 2 bedrooms • 2 baths • Open living, Dining and Kitchen • Large master with 2 w/in closets • Attached garage

3 bedrooms • Large fenced yard • Newer windows • Living room • Dining room • Covered patio • Quiet street NEW

1029 BUCKNELL COURT SPRING VALLEY • $279,000

ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE

101 CEDAR ST FOUNTAIN

$35,000

Handy-man special • Large 2-story home • Large lot • Gutted to studs on upper level • Do the work and ﬁnish your way

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Large ranch • 3 bedrooms on main floor • Master bath with walk-in closet • Hickory kitchen cabinets • Open kitchen, dining & living room • Wood floors • Vaulted ceilings • 9’ ceilings • Deck • Patio • Lower level is ready for you to finish your way - bath, bedroom, family and Large ranch • 4 bedrooms on main floor • 2 baths • Remodeled w/o to patio

400 HILLCREST ST LANESBORO

207 W. JEFFERSON SPRING VALLEY • $54,900

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720 N BROADWAY N. BROADWAY SPRING VALLEY • $136,000

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Great Business Opportunity as owner is retiring! Currently operating as a greenhouse and floral business which has been owner operated by 2 different families since 1954. Long term established business. Inventory will be sold separately as it changes on a daily basis. Excellent location on busy Highway 16 & 63. For more information or to schedule a time to preview the business give me a call!

Affordable 3 bedroom 2 bath home that has been updated and remodeled. New shingles on the garage, updated windows on the house, hardwood floors, all appliances included, leaded glass windows, French Door, original woodwork and open staircase. You’ll fall in love with the 3 season front porch and large deck off the back of the house. The 2 car detached garage has a work bench that is included. Owning this property is cheaper than paying rent!

Todd Hadoff

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(507) 346-2060 Cell: (507) 951-2071 Toll-Free: (888) 835-8141

715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com

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Charming 4 bdrm 2 bath home with character and charm. Hardwood floors, original woodwork, open staircase, paneled doors, French doors, 2 wood fireplaces, walk-up attic, 4 season porch, updated kitchen, walk out, and new updated electrical panel. This property is partially fenced and sits on just under an acre of land. Large enough for growing room. This one is sure to please!

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240 2nd ST NE, HARMONY

JUST LISTED! Well maintained & neat as a pin 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Full basement plus newer 2 car garage. Updated siding, windows, shingles and central air. Borders golf course on dead end with payments cheaper than rent! See you Saturday! $69,900

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34869 Fawn Dr, LANESBORO

SERENE PANORAMIC VIEWS. 3850 sq ft 4 bedrm, 3 baths, including master suite. Fantastic kitchen w/ granite counters, gas ﬁreplace, & high ceilings. Finished LL walk out, & in-ﬂoor basement heat. Attached garage. Wooded back yard. Easy access to River & Trail. $289,900

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407 Johnson Dr, LANESBORO

1.77 Acres IN Lanesboro! Over 3300 sq ft 3 bed, 3 bath home with fantastic layout, spacious rooms, ﬁreplace, 4 season room, ofﬁce and LL walkout family room to private patio & hot tub. Awesome views! Home plus buildable lot. $ 295,000

BUILDING LOTS $12,000-$14,900

Only FIVE LOTS REMAIN! We can assist you with building or select the builder of your choice. Lots qualify for the City of Harmony Cash Back Incentives of $5000 up to $12,000. Country Views & Walk out lots available.

STEP INTO A SUCCESSFUL OPERATION

708 Calhoun, LANESBORO

PRETTY & PRACTICAL. Well planned kitchen, open to the dining room & with door to deck. 3 bedrooms on main. 2 baths LL family room offers a cozy place to sit by the ﬁre and relax. Plus, a TV room/ofﬁce, laundry, 2nd bath, & storage. A privacy fence boarder the back yard. Garage. $153,900

Well-established and professionally run restaurant located in the heart of downtown with local and tourist service area. Lunch & Dinner Menu, Open 11-8 pm, 6 days, season optional. Owner retiring. Turnkey Opportunity $179,900

COMMERCIAL LOCATION OFFERING

Real Estate - 2,448 sq ft main level with 1 bedroom apartment, plus walk up unﬁnished attic and full basement for storage and supplies. 25 x 120 ft lot. Equipment included for full restaurant & bar service. Located across from the bank. Fresh opportunity for the go getter! Package deal at: $115,000

HISTORIC B & B OFFERS A REWARDING EXPERIENCE for someone who enjoys people from around the world and guests ranging from private parties to corporate retreats. Pride of ownership is evident. An outstanding property offering an exceptional experience. $549,900

308 Main St W. PRESTON

FALL IN LOVE - MOVE-IN READY HOME. Freshly painted and ﬂoored, this home has a new kitchen with dining area, and new carpet through entire home. Main ﬂoor bedroom, bath, & laundry. 2 bedrooms & bath up. perm siding, updated roof plus heated garage. Great Starter home! $96,500

6+ ACRES - 403RD ST., MABEL

6.37 acres outside of Mabel, rural subdivision with trout ﬁshing. Make this your home or getaway!

COMMERICAL/RETAIL BUILDING

Built in 1905, this building was originally the city ﬁrehall, 2976 sq ft space. Tastefully renovated, the modern rustic design is attractive and ready to move into. The building has many updates, including major electrical that would work well for a kitchen, studio, and workshop. Green space in back with on and off-street parking. $124,900

Call roxanne & Kelsey - Because every move matters! • Full Service Seller Representation • Rochester MLS & Sealed Bid Options • Full Buyer Representation • Relocation Services

Call for your free buyer & seller consul�ation today!

• Residential • Acreages • Farm/Agricultural • Recreational • New Construction

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CANTON TOWNSHIP IS ACCEPTING applications for a part-time road maintenance operator until November 1, 2017. Requirements - Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), road maintenance experience and be available as needed for road maintenance and snow removal. For application or questions, please contact Canton Township Clerk, 507-743-8671 or Treasurer, 507-743-8260. Applications will be reviewed on November 14, 2017 at 6:30pm at the Canton Township Shed. Fay Garness - Canton Township Clerk. An equal opportunity employer. h2,9-o LOOKING FOR ROOFING HELP. Experience preferred, but not necessary. Contact Jason at 507-272-5387. h25,2,9,16,23,30-o OPENING FOR A PART-TIME COOK/ ALA. Flexible scheduling, every other weekend. New pay scale. Call Cathy at Park Lane Estates at 507-765-9986 or 507-259-3291. h26-o ACCOUNTANT: Pamela Ristau CPA is seeking applicants for an accounting position within her firm. The firm works with business and individual accounting, payroll and tax services. If interested in this position, submit your cover letter and resume to Pamela Ristau CPA, 209 St. Anthony S., Preston, MN, 55965. h2,9-o Semcac, a non-profit human services agency, is accepting applications for a Full-Time Transportation Compliance & Marketing Manager to be located in either the Rushford or Kasson office. The position is responsible for ensuring the department is in compliance with MNDOT and Federal Transportation Administration regulations. Also ensures long term objectives of training and marketing are achieved. The position requires a two-year degree in related field, three to five years related experience, and/or training, or a combination of education and experience. Transportation background and familiarity with federal and state transportation regulations a plus. Applications are available at www.semcac.org or by contacting Barb Thompson at Semcac: 507-864-8202 or barb.thompson@semcac.org Application must be received by October 20, 2017. EOE. h2,9-o

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SEMCAC CREW WORKER POSITION/Rushford Semcac’s Weatherization Program is currently accepting applications for a full-time Crew Worker based in Rushford. Basic carpentry skills, construction knowledge, and blown insulation experience is desired. A valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift 30 to 70 lbs repetitively are required. The position will be full-time with excellent benefits. Applications and more information available at www.semcac.org or by contacting Barb Thompson, barb.thompson@semcac.org or 507-864-8202. Applications must be postmarked by October 13, 2017. EOE

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We are looking to add to our Chatfield/Rushford sales team. We are actively seeking a self-motivated, competitive salesperson with a strong work ethic. Agriculture background preferred. Responsibilities include calling on existing customers and competitive users to grow our market in an assigned territory while strengthening and maintaining relationships with our current customer base. We provide benefits and continuous product training within our product lines. Competitive pay based on experience. Please call Dan at 507-259-7263 for more information or go to www.hammellequipment.com to download application.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Meeting notice Lanesboro Historical Preservation Association will hold its annual membership meeting on Monday, October 16, at 5:45 p.m. Members are invited to attend. Publish 25,2,9 notice of special town meeting Notice is hereby given that a special town meeting of the Yucatan Township electors will be held on October 9, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. at the Yucatan Town Hall, 10155 County 4, Houston, Minnesota, for the following purposes: Vacation of the following Township Roads: 1. Resident Camp Road; and 2. Hatchery Drive All intereted parties are encouraged to attend, but only town electors are authorized to vote at the meeting. Given under my hand this 9th day of September, 2017. /s/Deborah Dewey Town Clerk Publish 25,2 Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Whalenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Moonlight MOtorsports 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. 115 2nd Ave NW Harmony, mn 55939 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. Corey james whalen 115 2nd ave nw harmony, mn 55939 4. 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. Dated: August 3, 2017 Corey Whalen Publish 25, 2 Minnesota Secretary of State Amendment to Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Bluff country photography 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. 310 maple dr 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. barbara k. jeffers 310 maple dr. lanesboro, mn 55949 4. This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name File Number: 872675900038 originally filed on February 23, 2016 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. Dated: August 24, 2017 /s/ Barbara K. Jeffers Publish 2,9 FORESTVILLE TOWNSHIP CHANGE IN MONTHLY MEETING Forestville Town Board has rescheduled their October 2017 regular meeting. The meeting will be held on October 26, 2017, at 7:30pm at the Forestville Town Hall. Lori Winter,Clerk Township PrintedForestville with Soy ink Publish 2,9

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: February 28, 2011 MORTGAGOR: Derek S. Parkhurst and Michelle L Parkhurst, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Mortgages Unlimited Inc., a Minnesota Corporation its successors and assigns. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 4, 2011 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 382933. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association. Dated March 28, 2013 Recorded April 8, 2013, as Document No. 393850. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100848168004003033 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Mortgages Unlimited Inc., a Minnesota Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 21015 140th Street, Preston, MN 55965 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: R27.0103.010 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: That part of the SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Sec. 11-101-12, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast Corner of said SE 1/4 SE 1/4; thence South 89Âş49â&#x20AC;&#x2122;26â&#x20AC;? West (assumed bearing) along the South line said SE 1/4 SE 1/4, 684.30 feet; thence North 00Âş54â&#x20AC;&#x2122;32â&#x20AC;? West, 362.02 feet; thence South 89Âş58â&#x20AC;&#x2122;31â&#x20AC;? East, 690 feet more or less to the East line of said SE 1/4 SE 1/4; thence Southerly along said East line, 359.50 feet more or less to the point of beginning. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $133,206.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $140,741.49 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: November 30, 2017, at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. Â§580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on May 30, 2018 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.â&#x20AC;? Dated: September 15, 2017 U.S. Bank National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 19 - 17-006117 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 25,2,9,16,23,30

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-17-563 In Re: Estate of Ario J. Habben, also known as Ario James Habben, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated June 30, 2005. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Wayne Ulring, whose address is 11867 Co. Rd. 138 SE, Chatfield, MN. 55923, to serve as the personal representative of the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the fuII power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. Â§ 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate are required to presentthe claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: September 18, 2017 James D. Attwood Registrar Lee Novotny (MN# 0389227) Novotny Law Office, Ltd. 22 Second Street SE Chatfield, MN. 55923 Telephone: (507) 867-4080 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 25,2

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state of minnestoa county of fillmore district court third judicial district probate division court file No.: 23-pr-17-573 In Re: Estate of Donald Edward Beddow, also known as Donald E. Beddow, Donald Beddow, decedent. notice of and order for hearing on petition for determination of decent. Charlotte Beddow (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Petitionerâ&#x20AC;?) has field a Petition for Determination of Descent (Testate). It is Ordered that on October 31, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 101 Fillmore St W, Preston, Minnesota, on the petition. The petition represents that the Decedent died testae ore than three (3) years ago leaving property in Minnesota. The petition request the Court probate the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last Will dated February 6, 1974, determine the descent of such property, and assign the property to the persons entitled. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are field or raised, the petition will be granted. Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by: Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order to each interested person by United States mail at least 14 days before the time set for the hearing. Publishing this Notice and Order in accordance with Minn. Stat. Â§ 524.1401(3). Delivering this Notice and Order by electronic means other than facsimile as permitted under Minn. Stat. Â§ 524.401(e). Dated: September 21, 2017 By the Court Matthew J. Opat Judge of District Court James Attwood Court Administrator By: /s/ Sara Peterson Deputy Court Administrator Nethercut Schieber PA Richard A. Nethercut (#0130072) 32 Main Ave N PO Box 657 Harmony, MN 55939 ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER Publish 2,9

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Sat., Oct. 7 at 9am - Furniture, antiques, collectibles, coins, guns, household items, Ferguson tractor, wood splitter, Cub Cadet mower and much more! For more information call Spring Valley Sales, Dick Schwade, 507-346-2183. Listing in the Journal

Sat., Oct. 7 at 10am - Tractor, farm items, yard & garden items, guns & sporting goods, mechanic tools & shop misc., wood tools & hardware, collectibles, and much more! For more information, contact Suess Auction & Implement, 507-378-2222. Listing in the Journal Sat., Oct. 14 at 9:30am - Nice home with shop shed, 2-story garage shed with nice deep lot in Lanesboro. For more information, contact Matt Maring Auction, 507-789-5421. Listing in the Journal

Sat., Oct. 28 at 10am - Approximately 70 acres (2 parcels), located near Preston. For more information, contact Gehling Auction Company, 1-800-770-0347. Listing in the Journal

ONLINE AUCTIONS Starts ending on Wed., October 4 at 6pm - Digger truck, water truck, grain trailer, grain cart, antiques, collectibles, furniture, and much more! Contact Harmony Online Auctions, 507-259-6737. Listing in the Journal

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