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Two-time cancer survivor lives each day to the fullest By A nnie Lewis annie@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Harmony resident, Mary Ann Johnson was diagnosed with breast cancer twice. She is one of only two known cases where the identical cancer came back to the same lump. “I guess I’m a special case,” Johnson chuckled. Photo by Abbey Norby

When Harmony resident, Mary Ann Johnson was told she had breast cancer in 2014, she couldn’t believe her ears. “I was feeling fine. It was a normal day and then you’re told you have cancer…you’re whole world changes in an instant.” After hearing the news, Johnson called her daughter, who immediately came from the cities to help her mom navigate through the maze of tests and treatments. Johnson knows a bit about cancer since her father died of colon cancer, sisters and brothers on both sides of the family had other cancers and one sister had breast cancer. She also lost a daughter to leukemia in 1972. “Because there’s cancer in my family, I’ve always been proactive, doing monthly self-exams and getting mammograms every year,” Johnson said. “Then at age 72, my doctor explained that there were several thoughts on

women my age having mammograms every year and that some could have them every other year. So I skipped my mammogram in 2013.” When Johnson went back for a mammogram the next year, they found something. It was Stage 3 cancer. Surgery was done to remove the lump and one lymph node. Then she endured 33 radiation treatments. All was well for a couple of years. Then in 2016, Johnson was diagnosed with cancer again. “I remember telling my son that it came back and he said, ‘Not again, I thought you were cured!’ I remember thinking, do I really want to go through this again? Then I remembered that God doesn’t give us more than we can handle and I knew I’d be alright.” This new cancer required surgery to remove 15 lymph nodes, with five having the same cancer that was in the lump See MARY ANN Page 11 

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tractor TD Fetterly to help. “He was very integral in being creative with renovating an old building,” Mathison said. When the renovations were finished 4 ½ months later, the building had an handicapped accessible ramp on the front entrance, two new bathrooms, new flooring, three physical therapy rooms, and more. All of the original offices had to be torn out and new ones built. “It was a lot of work!” Mathison said. But in the end, it was all worth it. Mathison applied for and See PARTNERSHIP Page 2 

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Two new Mabel-Canton school board members have been chosen in the last two months. In September, the board selected Diane Wilder to replace Jeff Rein who resigned in August. And at its October meeting, they selected Lizzie Hershberger to replace Bobbie Vickerman, who moved out of the district. Hershberger, mother of four and former Amish teacher, was interviewed at a special meeting held prior to the October 17 board meeting. Another candi-

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date, Dustin Tollefsrud, was interviewed last month. Each were given the same questions to answer. School board members agreed that both were outstanding candidates and it was a difficult choice. A motion was made at the board meeting to appoint Lizzie Hershberger. The nomination was approved unanimously. Both Wilder and Hershberger will serve through December 2018. The board approved the hiring of Russell Larson for head basketball coach for the 2017-18 season. Russell replaces Doug See NEW MEMBER Page 8 

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“The partnership increases business for both companies,” Fit Express owner Linda Mathison said. “If someone comes in that I’m not comfortable helping, I can refer them to Active PT and vice versa.” In the beginning of October, Fit Express and Active PT moved into the same building to operate side by side. Mathison knew that she wanted to expand Fit Express in Preston and so began looking for a new location that would give her more space. The Fit Express in Spring Valley was

Active PT, a physical therapy company out of Rochester and she felt that it would be a great partnership for Preston as well. She approached Dr. Brian McQuilken, co-owner of Active PT, to ask if they were interested. Active PT had an office in Preston already, but felt that combining the two businesses into one building would be beneficial to their patients, as it was in Spring Valley. Mathison ended up purchasing two of the buildings that used to belong to Northwest Aluminum. There were a lot of renovations that needed to

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space. “We increased our space by about 1,200-1,500 square feet,” Mathison said. “Of course, that includes PT space.” The extra space has been much appreciated by the gym’s clients. “People like having their own space for free weights and www.traditionspreston.com 1-507-765-3837 E.O.E

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having the extra room,” Mathison explained. The additional room will allow Mathison to offer fitness classes in the future. She’s also been able to add more equipment to the gym. Patients at Active PT are now able to use the equipment at Fit Express for their therapies if needed, without purchasing a membership, although, of course, they’re welcome to do so. Doctor of Physical Therapy Adam Schaffer really appreciates the options that his patients now have. “It’s been really nice for the fact that we have access to a lot of different equipment that patients can utilize to further their rehab,” he said. “It also helps them get their foot in the door to adopting a healthy lifestyle.” Patients can warm up for their PT sessions with an eliptical or some of the other cardio equipment which allows them to gain more motion and have less discomfort during their appointment. Active PT was able to have input on how their offices would be designed at the new Fit Express/Active PT location. “It’s been nice to have a brand new facility,” Schaffer pointed out. “It’s also really beneficial to be connected with Fit Express. It’s been a great relationship to have.” Both of the businesses reopened for business in the first week of October with the transitions going smoothly. “It helped that it was close by,” Schaffer said, pointing out that each business only had to move about a block. Members of Fit Express can use the facility 24/7 and can access it with a code. Active PT is open for appointments on Mondays and Wednesdays and Schaffer inputs a special code at the beginning of his day that leaves the door unlocked for patients to enter. Fit Express manager Dedra Langum is present at the building on the two days that Active PT is open. “She’s been a great advocate and resource if any patients have questions about memberships,” Schaffer noted. “We’re thankful to be able to provide therapy services in the area,” Schaffer said. It’s only been a year since Active PT opened its doors in Preston, but he feels that the transition both to Preston and then to the new location has been very easy. “Everyone’s been very welcoming, and people have been very understanding of the change,” he said. A ribbon cutting will be held at the Fit Express/Active PT building on October 25 at noon. Anyone interested in an appointment with Active PT can call (507) 322-3460. For more information on Fit Express, call (507) 765-5351.

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C ommentary Your Foreign Exchangers: Georgia Devil’s Advocate…Humanizing  Hello,​​I’m​​Lizi​​Lomia.​​I’m​​an exchange​​student​​from​​Georgia. Georgia​ ​is​ ​a​​ small​ ​country​ ​which​ ​ is​ ​located​ ​ in​ ​eastern​ ​ Europe,​ ​on​​ the​ ​coast​ ​of​​ the​ ​Black​ Sea, near​ ​ Lizi Lomia Turkey,​ ​Russia,​ ​Azerbaijan​ ​and​ ​Armenia.​ ​I​​ live​​in​​Rustavi — ​that​​is​​near​​the​​ capital​​city​​Tbilisi. I​​don’t​​have​​a very​​big​​family.​​It​​consists​​of​​my​​ mother,​ ​father,​ ​me,​ ​and​ ​my​ ​two​​ younger​ ​sisters.​ ​My dad​ ​is​ ​an​​ electrical​​engineer​​and​​my​​mom​​ is​​German​​translator. Three​ ​years​ ​ago​ ​I​ ​heard​ ​about​​ FLEX​ ​programme​ for the ​first​​ time.​ ​Friends​ ​from​ ​my​ ​schools​​ participated and​ ​spent​ ​a​ ​year​​ in​ ​U.S.​ ​I​ ​saw​ ​how​ ​much​ ​it​​ impacted​​ ​their​ ​lives​ ​and​ ​how​​ good of an​ ​opportunity​ ​it was​​ to​ ​improve​ ​my​ ​language​ ​skills,​​ see a​ ​different​ ​country,​ ​observe​​ its​ ​culture,​ ​meet​ ​new​ ​people and​ ​learn​ ​a​ ​lot​ ​of​ ​new​ ​things.​​ I​ ​love​ ​visiting​ ​new​ ​places,​ ​so​ ​I​​ loved​ ​the​ ​whole​ ​idea.​ ​I​ ​think​​ this programme​ ​gives​ ​teenagers​ a ​chance​ ​to​ ​have​ ​a​ ​huge​ ​experience​​and​​use​​it​​in​​future.​​It​h ​ elps​​ me develop. I’m​ ​staying​ ​in​ ​Peterson​ ​with​​ my​​wonderful​​host​​family ​Brian,​​

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Jennifer​ ​and​ ​Olivia​ ​Thompson.​​ It is​​very​​different​​from​​the​​city​​ in which I​ ​grew​ ​up.​ ​Here​ ​it​ ​is​​ more​​green​​and​​calm.​​Although​​ it’s​ ​very​ ​small, it’s​ ​one​ ​of​ ​the​​ things​ ​I​ ​love​ ​about​ ​this​ ​city.​ ​I​​ always​ ​wanted​ ​to​ ​live​ ​in​ ​such​​ a​ ​small​ ​​ ​and​ ​beautiful community. I​ ​see​ ​a​ ​lot​ ​of​ ​new​ ​things​ ​in​​ America​ ​every​ ​day.​ ​I’ve​ ​already​​ started​ ​school​ ​at ​RushfordPeterson ​​High School​ ​and​ ​I​​ enjoy it.​ ​I​ ​have​ ​whole​ ​new​ ​subjects​ ​here​ ​that​ ​I’ve​ ​never​ ​tried​​ before.​​Homecoming​​was​a ​new experience​ ​for​ ​me​ ​as​ ​we​ ​don’t​​ have​ ​it​ ​in​ ​Georgia.​ ​I​ ​liked​ ​it​ ​a​​ lot.​ ​People​ ​here​ ​are​ ​very​ ​nice​​ and friendly,​ ​I​ ​find​ ​it​ ​easy​ ​to​​ communicate​ ​with​ ​them.​ ​As​​ I’ve​ ​already​ ​said​, ​I​ ​love​ ​visiting​​ new​​places and​​I​’ve seen ​a​​lot​​of​​ them​ ​during​ ​my​ ​stay​ ​here.​ ​​ ​Of​​ course​,​​ ​I’m​ ​going​ ​to​ ​see​ ​more.​​ I’m​ ​going​ ​on a​ ​class​ ​trip​ ​in​​ Florida;​ ​that​ ​excites​ ​me​ ​a​ ​lot.​​ I​ ​think​ ​even​ ​food​ ​is​ ​different​​ here.​ ​I​ ​love​ ​trying​ ​new things​​ and​ ​some​ ​of​ ​them​ ​already​ ​have become​​my​​favorites.​​It’s​​almost​​ Halloween; ​I’m​​looking forward​​ to​ ​seeing​ ​it.​ ​It​ ​will​ ​be​ ​my​ ​first​​ time. I’m​ ​not​ ​sure​ ​about​ ​my​ ​future​​ yet.​ ​At​ ​first​ ​I’ve​ ​to​ ​graduate,​ ​I​​ have​ ​school​ ​graduation​ ​exams​​ which I​ ​have​ ​to​ ​pass​ ​immediately​ ​when​ ​I​ ​get​ ​back.​ ​I’ll​ ​take​​ a​​year​​to​​get​​ready​​for​​a​​college/ university. I’ve​ ​not​ ​decided​ ​my​​ future​ ​occupation​ ​yet,​ ​but​ ​I’m​​ thinking​ ​about​ ​something​ ​connected​​to psychology​​as​​I’m​​very​​ interested​ ​in​ ​it.​ ​Also​, ​I​ ​would​​ like​ ​to​ ​get​ ​back​ ​in​ ​America​ ​one​​ day​, ​may​​be for​​studying​, ​too. I’m​ ​very​ ​grateful​ ​for​ ​this​​ opportunity​ ​and​ ​love​ ​living​​ here.

By Aaron Bishop Harmony, MN As many of you already know from previous articles, I give tours to the public. At the beginning of every cave tour, I go through a regular Aaron Bishop spiel, giving my name, going over rules, and encouraging questions. I don’t fully understand the reason for my joy of a guest getting my attention by calling me by name, but it exists nonetheless. Remembering “faces and names and people and faces” (as I call it) is not my strong suit. Quite the opposite. It’s one of the reasons I feel a moment of panic when meeting new people. A short, related aside: I remember when I was in high school, there was a day I was visiting a shop with a friend of mine. I had finished my purchase and was waiting for my friend when she thanked the cashier using their name. I assumed since we were in small-town Preston that she knew the person, but it turns out, my friend hadn’t. I asked her how she so effortlessly thanked the person by name with nothing more than a quick glance at their name tag. “Well, she (our cashier) has a name. What else would I call her?” This exchange happened more than a decade ago and has stuck with me through all these years. I found my friend’s explanation so down to earth that I found I had no reason not to begin doing so myself. Perhaps it is because I am so

poor with remembering names and faces that, when guests remember my name, it is why I value those occasions as much as I do. Don’t get me wrong, I can recognize people, and I do practice remembering faces and names and people and faces, but so often the moment someone tells me their name, my brain overloads and I instantly need it to be repeated. Taking the effort to acknowledge someone by name over the course of an interaction helps to build a relationship. Building relationships is what humans do. It’s how we’ve succeeded in uncountable challenges. We rely on interacting with and recognizing others to accomplish great feats. We’ve built great towers, vast cities, complex transportation and electrical grids. We’ve sent humans to the surface of our moon, space probes beyond our solar system, and have built telescopes to see galaxies billions of lightyears away. All of this was made possible, in no small part, because of cooperation and collaboration with people who could communicate well with each other and had a common goal. Humans are social organisms and have evolved from small tribal communities from past millennia to a huge intercontinental and intricately connected global civilization. Our ability to communicate with and relate

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to each other has provided the means to confront unimaginable challenges. The potentiality that open, honest, and respectful communication has is limitless, and such a dialogue usually begins with an introduction; a person’s name. Another friend put it this way, “We are all given a name ­— it’s a universal phenomenon made possible by the advent of language. It’s a gift that every person gets when they are born, given to them by someone with whom they have a close bond. By using someone’s name we are acknowledging this universal experience, this notion of having a unique identity as a thinking, breathing, feeling, exerciser of free will. This is how we experience this thing we call ‘humanizing.’” If we know each other by name, then there is a greater chance we can relate to one another. It doesn’t mean there will be agreements on everything, or anything for that matter, but it humanizes us. We have names for a reason, and odds are you’ll have your name from birth until long after your death. Names keep things alive whether it’s a person, a town, or an idea. Some of us are terrible with names. That’s fine. But we can do what we can to acknowledge someone by name when we do remember or are reminded. Reintroductions are the best, because it means you’re continuing to build a longer lasting relationship with someone. And that’s what makes us human. Cheers.

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Houston City Council: annexation, Dollar General and a new hire By Eric Leitzen The Houston City Council met for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at Houston City Hall. In attendance were City Administrator Peterson, Deputy Clerk Hegland, Mayor Olson and council members Krage, Sanden, Schutte and Knutson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the council opened a public hearing regarding an annexation by ordinance. Administrator Peterson stated “An area on the south end of Sheridan and Sherman, that had always thought to be in the city, but after doing some research we couldn’t find the proper documents.” The proposed annexation was completely surrounded by land currently belonging to the city, allowing the city to annex it by ordinance. There were no public comments, and Mayor Olson closed the public hearing to then focus on the annexation itself. City Attorney Hammell was in attendance to go over the details of the annexation, stating that this was

part of a larger process to finalize city property. “We have been completing annexation in the city of Houston... for over 10 years,” Hammell said, “through that process we determined that there was a very small island, and it’s kind of amazing how that got left out.” Hammell also noted that the process included documents from the 1800s and early 1900s that often didn’t match up: “I think it’s appropriate to get all the formal documents in place now to know what the city borders are and what it contains.” Once the annexation is approved by the council, it is filed with the Municipal Boundary Adjustment Board along with the State Auditor, among other offices. The annexation will become effective once signed by a judge in St. Paul. The property in question was already being taxed by the city and its citizens had been allowed to vote, and the auditor’s office had already considered it part of the city, although until now it

lacked the documentation. “It is a legal matter that, in my mind, should be cleared up,” Hammell concluded, “and that’s why we’re doing it.” The council voted unanimously to approve the annexation. Next, the council heard from Mike Bubany of David Drown Associates regarding financing for the Prairie Meadows street and utility repair project. Bubany noted that, by state law, cities must structure debt as either a note or a bond, and detailed several options for the city to take. The city voted to go through the Minnesota Rural Water Association’s loan program for project financing by a unanimous vote. Next, the council heard from Tom Krinkie regarding a property at 133 Grant St. Krinkie wanted to turn the property into a duplex, but doing so required a conditional use permitting process for that to be allowed. As a result, Krinkie said he would not be investing in the building and left the meeting.

Chatfield schools reduce achievement gap By Mary L. Allen The Chatfield School Board met on October 16, 2017 at 7 p.m. in the high school media center. Board members Jerry Chase, Lanny Isensee, Scott Backer, Katie Priebe, Matt McMahon and Amy Jeffers were present along with Superintendent Harris, Community Education Director Luann Kleven and administrative assistant, Lorri Lowrey. There were no board committee reports. Community Education Director LuAnn Kleven reported that there are 84 students in preschool classes. This year 18 scholarships were given. The teachers are excited to be offering a new curriculum called Big Day for PreK which will address the early learning standards. Early Childhood will also sponsor a fall carnival. Later on in the year Community Education

will be offering STEM classes again for elementary students Elementary principal, Craig Ihrke presented the board with statistics that showed that the elementary students had met and exceeded their goals in both reading and math. He said he was proud of all the students, teachers, and parents for contributing to the outperforming of the goals that they had targeted. Gopher Time, the new program instituted this year to create nurturing connections and positive relationships, is going well and two staff members will give a presentation at the next board meeting. Principal Ihrke thanked Mrs. McLeod, Mrs. Olson and the student senate for the pep fest and the Gopher Fest activities for the elementary students. Randy Paulson, high school principal, began his report

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by congratulating the Homecoming Queen, Megan Hopp and Homecoming King, Bennett Gathje. He thanked the student senate advisor, Lindsey Olsen, the student senate members and the coronation advisor, Stacy Conway for putting together new and different events for this year’s homecoming. He felt it was well received by the community and exceeded his expectations. During homecoming week the students also had a lyceum from Three Screens Multimedia productions with messages on anti-bullying, not texting and driving and overcoming obstacles and challenges. During the superintendent’s report, Superintendent Harris also acknowledged the success of the new homecoming venture and that it was fun and energetic. He noted that a number of businesses set up activities and booths; making it a community celebration. In construction updates, the outside work is about four weeks away from tipping up the walls and the inside work of new science classrooms should be available after Christmas. At this point, construction is ahead of schedule. In early March work on the new cafeteria area will begin and meals will be brought to the high school from the elementary kitchen and students will be eating in the large group room. Work on the media center should begin in May. Harris reported that the activity committee met recently and discussed soccer, sport participation and coaching levels. There appears to be a sufficient interest in girls soccer that warrants more research in this area. If a girls soccer team

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The council then discussed an offer from the Dollar General chain of discount stores to purchase a city parcel of land to construct one of their stores. The parcel in question is located directly across from the city softball field on the east side of town. In order to fit their corporate footprint, Dollar General contacted the city about purchasing a city-owned parcel along with a privately owned one next to it. Dollar General has made an offer both to the city’s parcel and to the vacant lot. Peterson noted that at this time Dollar General is looking only for an agreement on the land purchase, asking if there is even the opportunity to buy the land for their purposes. Peterson mentioned that Dollar General was far off from closing on the property or building, and that several more things still have to fall into place before construction would begin. “I have talked with several business owners in town,” Peterson said, “and I think

everyone has come to a pretty good understanding that, you know, this is probably good for the community as a whole. And even though it may create some competition initially... they found that in the long run it doesn’t really hurt the local businesses, because it keeps people in town.” Attorney Hammell mentioned the city vacating part of a street for the project, saying the city can add a conditional vacation to the deal ensuring the city would not lose out if the deal fell through. Hammell said several aspects were still up in the air on the matter, and the corporation could pull out at any time. The council voted to sign the contract for the sale of the property, and for the conditional street vacation if the process is initiated. The council also voted to hire Suzie Peterson as a new city accountant, replacing the retiring Larry Jerviss. The meeting adjourned at 7:20. The Houston City Council will meet for its next scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 13 at city hall.

was started it would start as a junior high program with hopefully a developmental program beneath it. Some additional surveys will be done to help with the possible addition of this activity. The numbers are quite low in girls basketball so a ninth grade coach will not be hired. Golf numbers have been critically low so they will be watched before making any determination when the season gets closer. Track numbers have increased dramatically with over 100 athletes, so Harris is recommending increasing two half-time positions to fulltime and adding another new full-time position. In a Finance and Facility committee report, Superintendent Harris said the discussion was on maintenance on the baseball field dugouts which need some repair and he will get quotes before the next season. Relocating and retrofitting CCTV stands was found to be cost prohibitive and will not be pursued. Harris cited that enrollment figures for this year are at 917, up from 901 last spring. This year’s open enrollment is at plus nine. Perhaps the highlight of the board meeting was the letter that the school district received from the Minnesota Commissioner of Education that commended the school district for meeting Minnesota’s goal of

reducing the achievement gap by 50% in both math and reading. Commissioner Cassellius commented that, “Achievement gaps do not close without hard work and commitment.” Under consent items the board approved the minutes of the last meeting, the 20172018 seniority list, additional 2017-2018 fundraisers, and the resignation of assistant speech advisor, Angie Wiegmann. The board also approved job postings for assistant speech advisor, a paraprofessional position, two junior high baseball coaches, two junior high softball coaches, one track coach, and a seventh grade girls basketball coach. Other consent items approved were the homecoming DJ contract, an increase for two current track coaches from half-time to full-time positions and the junior varsity and assistant spring 2018 coaches. The first reading of district policies was introduced and the second reading of district policies was approved. Under new business, the board approved the renewal of the pool lease with the city. The next school board meeting will be on November 20 at 7 p.m. in the high school media center. November 2 is the end of term one for grades nine through 12 and November 3 will be a teacher workshop day with no school for students.

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Oaklyn Vivian Arndt Oaklyn Vivian Arndt, daughter of Dustin and Alicia Arndt of Fergus Falls, Minn., was born on Friday, September 29, 2017, at Lake Regions Healthcare, Fergus Falls, Minn. She weighed 7 lb 15 oz and was 22 ½ inches long. Proud grandparents are Curt and Jen Arndt of Chatfield, Minn., and Kevin and Connie Klimek of Glenwood, Minn. Great-grandparents are Virginia Horman of Chatfield, Richard Arndt of Chatfield, Romie and Arlene Klimek of Glenwood, Minn.

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The Preston Area Chamber of Commerce will once again be holding its annual Fall Expo and Craft Fair alongside the Fillmore Central ECFE Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, October 28, 2017, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Fillmore Central Public Schools in Preston, Minn. The Expo and Craft Fair will be held in the larger gym and hallways from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., while the Pumpkin Fest will go from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the smaller gym. Expo attendees can expect

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a wide variety of local businesses showcasing their goods as well as crafters and artisans sharing their talents. This is a great opportunity to get a jump start on your holiday shopping! Entertainment will take place on stage at the Expo throughout the day. Participate in a caramel apple and pie eating contest sponsored by Blossom Hill orchard & farm for a chance to win Preston Bucks, watch the fun and energetic Just For Kix dancers perform, learn how to fly fish with the National

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Trout Center, and participate in a sweet treat walk! Don’t forget to stop by the PACC booth for a chance to win one of the several door prizes and if you like a good hunt, we will have a scavenger hunt throughout the Expo that you can finish for a chance to win even more Preston Bucks! Don’t forget to snap a picture of your family at the Preston Floral and Gift photo booth! Tractor-Wagon rides sponsored by POET will be available from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. This is a great way to see

the beauty of our town in the Fall. Pumpkin Fest kiddos can look forward to a costume parade at 10 a.m. followed by a ton of fun in the small gym! There will be a selfie station, goody bags, games, a library story hour and crafts at 10:30 a.m. sponsored by the Preston Public Library, and cookie decorating! This is a great event for the whole family! For more information and full schedule of events go to www.prestonmnchamber.com/live/fallexpo. Questions? Email contact@ prestonmnchamber.com or call (507) 765-2153.

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Paul Bucher elected to F & M Community Bank Board Daniel M. Christianson, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of F & M Community Bank, Preston, Minn., would like to announce a recent addition to the bank’s Board of Paul Bucher Directors. Paul Bucher, an attorney with the Dunlap & Seeger firm in

Rochester, was elected to the board in July. Paul is a lifelong resident of Southeastern Minnesota. He attended Rochester Community College and the University of Minnesota, and graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School with honors. Paul advises clients on a wide range of business and real estate transactions, commercial and agricultural leases, tax-free exchanges, bankruptcy, estate planning, tax planning and

agricultural law. He has been selected as a Leading Minnesota Attorney for his work in agricultural and natural resources law as well as bankruptcy and workouts. Fewer than 6% of Minnesota attorneys have received this designation. In addition, he has designated as an SBA 504 Closing Attorney by the United States Small Business Administration. Paul has been a member of the Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals and has served on the

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boards of directors of Eastwood Bank, Rochester Area Economic Development, PossAbilities of Southern Minnesota, and The Reading Center. He has also served as president of Resurrection and Life Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rochester. “I’ve known Paul for more than 30 years and have a lot of respect for the work he does in the legal arena,� Christianson said. “Besides his legal background being of great value in serving as a director, he has

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previously served on the board of another community bank, so he truly understands what community banking is about. We’re lucky to have him serve on our board.� F & M Community Bank began operating in 1911. Its home office is in Preston, Minn., and it has branch offices in Chatfield, Minn., since October 2000, and in Rochester, Minn., since October 2015. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of F & M Financial Services, Inc., which also owns and operates F & M Insurance Services, which is located in Preston.

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The M-C Trap Shooting team members, Colton Heintz-Kuderer and Bailey Bushman joined the team’s advisor, Doug Ward, to give the board an update. The team is second in their conference

Diane Wilder (center) attended her first Mabel-Canton School Board meeting Tuesday, October 17 as a board member. Welcoming Wilder are Cristal Adkins, M-C Board Chair and Gary Kuphal, Superintendent. Wilder will serve through December 2018, finishing out Jeff Rein’s term who resigned in August for personal reasons. Another new board member, Lizzie Hershberger, was selected at the October meeting to replace Bobbie Vickerman, who moved out of the district. Photo by Annie Lewis

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Mabel-Canton Trap Shooting team members, Colton HeintzKuderer (center) and Bailey Bushman (right) joined the team’s advisor, Doug Ward, at the M-C School Board meeting on October 17. The team is second in their conference with Colton as their first-place shooter and Bailey number two. Both students are also members of FFA and will be going to the National conference this week in Indianapolis. Ward is the FFA advisor and will be taking 11 students this year. The conference includes hearing Muhammad Ali’s daughter speak, concert, rodeo and visits to a 30,000-head dairy farm, a feline rescue (not the domesticated kind) and fish farm. Photo by Annie Lewis

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with Colton as their first-place shooter and Bailey number two. The team has 18 members and competes against schools with similar size teams. Trap shooting is the fastest growing sport in Minnesota. Students can begin in sixth grade and must have completed the fire arm safety certification. Ward said the sport takes up about 25 weeks out of the year, but he loves it and so do the kids. Both Heintz-Kuderer and Bushman are also members of FFA and will be going to the National FFA conference in Indianapolis this week. Ward is the FFA advisor and will be taking 11 students this year. Seven will be going for the first time. The conference includes hearing Muhammad Ali’s daughter speak, concert, rodeo and visits to a 30,000-head dairy farm, a feline rescue (not the domesticated kind) and fish farm. Superintendent Kuphal announced that Michelle Weidemann is officially certified as a principal in Minnesota. She has been serving as Dean of Students/Interim Administrator until her credentials were completed. Weidemann has one last class, but via an approved variance, she can now serve in the capacity of principal, which will allow her to conduct staff evaluations, attend IEP meetings and other duties that she has not be able to perform prior to this. Principal Weidemann showed the recent plaque that the school earned for 2017 as one of America’s best high schools. This national ranking was based on academic performances in math and English, accomplishments in helping disadvantaged students and a high graduation rate that M-C achieves every year. In other business • Jason Marquardt volunteered to be considered for a four-year term to serve on the Southeast Cooperative Board of Directors. The board meets in Rochester once a month. According to Superintendent Kuphal, having a rep on this board is a good way to stay informed and keep a pulse on upcoming activities that could impact our district. • Donations were accepted from Big Canoe Lutheran Church for $100 for milk break program, $200 from Mabel Lions Club for the Cheer NCA trip and another $200 to the class of 2019 for helping with the mutton busting contest at Steam Engine Days. The M-C Booster Club gave $100 for the volleyball tournament lodging in Brainerd and Kevin Fowler from Old Crow Vineyard gave $500 to the football team for helping with harvest. • American Legion Post 299 gave $300 to be used for the weight room, $100 to the football team for roads/ditches clean-up, $200 for the Cheer NCA trip, $250 for the band trip and $250 to repair band equipment. The next M-C School Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 21 in the School Library at 7 p.m.

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Support cancer patients by giving blood with the Red Cross During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support cancer patients and others. Mary Alice Donofrio gave blood for the first time in memory of her mother who received several blood transfusions while being treated for breast cancer. “I had no idea what to expect, but the experience was very easy and quite rewarding. Ever since then, I try and give blood as often as I can, and every time it gives me a good feeling in my heart. It is so nice to know that taking just an hour or so out of my day can help save the lives of others.” According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 1.7 million new cases of cancer are expected in the U.S. this year. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, with nearly 253,000 women expected to be diagnosed in 2017. Cancer patients may need blood products during chemotherapy, surgery or treatment for complications. Donors of all blood types are needed to help ensure a sufficient supply for patients this fall. Upcoming blood donation opportunities • October 23, 2017: 1-7 p.m., American Legion, 114

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Obituaries Carroll Vaalemoen Carroll Gordon Vaalemoen, age 78, of Cresco, Iowa, and formerly of Preston, Minn., passed away at the Evans Memorial Home in Cresco, Iowa, on October 13, 2017, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Memorial Carroll services were Vaalemoen held at the Cresco Community Chapel in Cresco on Saturday, October 21 at 11 a.m., with Pastor Michael Simiele officiating. Friends called from 10 until time of services at the church. The Lindstrom Funeral Home assisted the family. Carroll was born on December 9, 1938, to Peter and Ethel (Parker) Vaalemoen on his grandparents’ farm near Preston. Carroll graduated from Preston High School in 1957. He loved the farm and working with his animals. After farming, Carroll continued to enjoy the life of a farmer as he continued to live on the farm while he worked at Featherlite in Grand Meadow and Cresco. In 1960 he married Janna White and they had two children. Carroll enjoyed his horses, bowling, his Harley motorcycle, deer hunting, and boating. In 2010 Carroll and Janna moved to Cresco, Iowa. Living family members include his wife of 56 years, Janna; two children: Allen (Karen) Vaalemoen of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Danna (Mark) Kubik of Cresco, Iowa; six grandchildren, and one sister-inlaw. He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings. Dr. Edwin Sylvester (Sid) Brokken Dr. Edwin Sylvester (Sid) Brokken Jr passed away Monday evening, October 9, 2017, at home in ColtsNeck, N. J. He was 82 years of age. The son of Edwin S. Brokken Sr. and Benita Murilda (Redalen) Edwin Brokken Brokken, Sid was born on July 27, 1935 in Lanesboro, Minn., the eldest of seven children. He attended the one-room Brokken School in Bristol Township, graduated from Harmony High School, and attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis

from 1952–1963 where he graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. He also served in the United States Navy aboard the destroyer USS Cowell in the Pacific. On October 3, 1959, Sid married Patricia Ann Simon, youngest daughter of Maurice and Alice Simon, in Somerset, Wis. Dr Brokken practiced as a large animal and later small animal veterinarian in Minnesota prior to moving to Missouri in 1969, where he worked for Merck & Co. as Director of Animal Research for 12 years. A landmark part of his research was participating in the development of Ivermectin, the revolutionary anti-parasite drug, the founders of which were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2015. Dr Brokken was Merck’s Senior Director of Animal R&D from 1981–87. For the next 10 years, he was Vice President of Research, Animal Health Division, at Schering-Plough. Dr. Brokken was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James and Bingham. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, and their five children: Angela, Amy, Alex, Anita and Adrian; his brothers, William, Thomas and Frederick; sister Bonnie; 12 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Sid was a great brother, husband, and father. He will always remain lovingly in our hearts. The visitation was held on Thursday October 19 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the John E. Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Ave. Red Bank, N. J. A funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, October 20 at 10 a.m. at the Church of St. Catherine Laboure 110 Bray Ave. Middletown, N.J. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org. Please visit Edwin’s memorial website at www.johnedayfuneralhome.com. Leanne Kay Turner Funeral services for Leanne Turner will be held on November 4, 2017, at the Canton Scotland Presbyterian Church in Canton, Minn., at 11 a.m. Burial of the ashes will be in the Henry on the Hill cemetery. Leanne Kay Turner was born November 7, 1947, in Harmony, Minn., and passed away on July 8, 2017. Margaret “Marge” (Kumm) Johnson Margaret “Marge” (Kumm) Johnson, former resident of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away at her home in College Park, Md., on Sept. 21, 2017, following a courageous battle against Stage IV lung cancer. A graveside service was held at

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

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Monday, October 23, 2017 the Lanesboro Cemetery on Saturday, October 21 at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch in the f e l low s h ip hall at the B et h lehem Lutheran Margaret Church in “Marge” L a ne sboro, (Kumm) Minn. Johnson Marge was born May 29, 1936, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Frances (Grabau) and Alvin Kumm. She graduated as valedictorian from Spring Valley High School, Spring Valley, Minn., in 1954. She had a great love for music and sang in the church choir, played baritone in the school band, and played with the Rochester Symphony while still in high school. Marge graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science, Nursing degree in 1959, and worked at the University of MN Hospitals. Marge met her husband, Charles “Charlie” E. Johnson, formerly of Lanesboro, Minn., while attending college. The couple were united in marriage on July 17, 1959. In 1964, the young family moved to the Washington D.C. area, where Marge worked at Prince George’s Hospital in Cheverly, Md., and later worked in a vascular surgery practice in College Park, Md. Marge also volunteered for Planned Parenthood of Prince George’s County for many years and was the first volunteer nurse for their clinic. She was exemplary in her skill, kindness and compassion, and she was loved by patients and staff as well. Later in life, Marge also volunteered for Hospice of the Chesapeake. Marge was an active member of St. Luke Lutheran Church, Silver Spring, Md., where she sang in Schola Cantorum for years. After moving to Maryland, she and her husband, Charlie, became avid UMD Terrapin fans, and Marge later became a fan of the Washington Nationals baseball team. Marge enjoyed attending Terrapin basketball games, watching Nationals baseball games, taking long walks, cooking wonderful meals for friends and family, going to concerts, and traveling. She returned often to Minnesota to visit with friends, family, and to attend alumni reunions. Marge is survived by two sons, Ted of College Park, Md. and Chad (Nora) of Columbia, Md.; a daughter, Rachel (John) Kidwiler of Burtonsville, Md.; grandchildren, Alex and Nicole Kidwiler and Melissa Johnson; step-grandchildren, Daniela, Ignacio and Camila Queirolo; and great-grandson Matias Queirolo. Also surviving are sister and brotherin-law, Kathryn (Roger) Root of Wabasha, Minn.; sister-in-law, Karen (Marlin) Knutson of Des Moines, Iowa; two brothers-in-law, Jim (Joan) Johnson of Winona, Minn., and William (Shelia) Johnson of Lake City, Minn.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Marge was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Robert, and her husband, Charles, who passed away November 24, 2007. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, September 27, 11 a.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Silver Spring, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to the Organ

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of Austin, Deb Roberts of Austin and Joy Metz of Austin. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, wife Linda in 2016, and five siblings: Jeanne Fox, Phyllis Hall, Sharon Grover, Kathy Grover, and Milton Jetson Milton L. Jetson, 87, of Har- a sister who died in infancy. mony, Minn., died at his home on Saturday, October 14, 2017. Warren Rasmussen Milton was Warren Woodle Rasmussen, age born Novem91, of Mabel, died on Saturday, ber 17, 1929, October 7, 2017, at Green Lea Manor, in Mabel to Mabel, Minn., Elsworth and with his famJesse (Sherily by his side. burne) Jetson. Wa r ren He attended was born Janthe Canton Milton Jetson uary 21, 1926 and Mabel to Oden and Schools. He served in the United Helen (WooStates Air Force. On July 5, 1980, he dle) RasmusWarren married Donna Shoults Sokolik. sen at their Rasmussen Milton did many jobs over the home. He years, but his main one, and the grew up in the Henrytown/Lenora one he truly enjoyed, was driving area. Warren attended the State school bus in the Harmony area. Line Country School and Newburg He was a member of the Seventh Country School. He was confirmed at the Newburg Methodist Church. Day Adventist Church. Milton is survived by his wife Warren married Ormah Garnes at Donna of Harmony; children Tere- the Mabel Parsonage on August sa (Byron) Kolz of Plymouth, Minn., 30, 1946. They resided in northern Della (Clovis Woxland) Mehaffey Iowa and southeastern Minnesota of Mabel, Diana Ruffing of Temple, their entire lives. He was a lifelong Tex., David (Liz) Jetson of Rapid farmer and was self-employed in City, S. Dak., Wesley (Louanne) trucking. He traveled many miles Jetson of Italy, Tex., Monte (Lori) trucking for neighbors and others Jetson of Cotati, Calif., Maxine in the local communities. (William) Conrad of Harmony, Warren had a love for horsRoxane Jetson of Mesa, Ariz, Deb es, mules, and wagon rides. He (Larry) Schaefer of Apple Valley, raised, trained, and traded horses Minn., and Steven (Alisa) Sokolik his entire life. He could be of Trempealeau, Wis.; many grand- found at many of the local horse children and great-grandchildren; sales in southeast Minnesota and a brother-in-law, Mervin Tripp of northeast Iowa. Warren was an Winona; and several nieces and original member of the Rawhide nephews. He was preceded in death Ropers and the Circle A Saddle by his parents; two sisters Charlotte Club in Blackhammer, Minn. Tripp and Phyllis Billmeyer; and a He was a member of the Scheie great-granddaughter. Lutheran church, in rural Mabel. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. His children and grandchildren Monday, October 23, 2017, at Mabel will always have fond memories of First Lutheran Church. Burial will Warren taking them on wagon rides be in the Mabel Lutheran Cemetery. and going through parades with his Visitation will be 3–7 p.m. Sunday, teams of draft horses and mules. October 22, at the Mengis Funeral Warren is survived by his wife Home in Mabel and one hour prior Ormah; five children: Neil (Karen) to services at the church. Rasmussen of Mabel, Owen (special friend Lisa) Rasmussen of Lime Springs, Iowa, Jill (Rick)Hauser of Richard “Dick” Grover Richard “Dick” Grover, age 77, of Winona, Brett (Rochelle) RasmusHarmony, died Thursday, October sen of North St. Paul, and Boyd 5, 2017, at the Gundersen Harmony (Sara) Rasmussen of St. Charles; daughter-in-law Wanda Rasmussen Care Center of Mabel; 14 grandchildren: Terry in Harmony, (Tracie), Julie, Shelley (Jason), Kathy Minn. A visiJo (Dusty), Pam (Michael), Tara tation will be (Dan), Lance (Jessica), Kara (Jack), held from 4-8 Sheena (Matt), Blake, Luke, Emma, pm, Friday, Micah, and Asher; 18 great-grandOctober 20 children: Samantha (Jason), Amanat the Lindda, Ethan, Landon, Kelsey, Cody, strom Funeral Richard Jessie, Carson, Bentley, Axel, Cole, Home in Har- “Dick” Grover Austin, Wyatt, Madalynn, Olivia, mony. Dick was born Sept 5, 1940, Max, Raegan, and Reid; three greatin Austin, Minn., to Clare and great-grandchildren: Reece, Chloe, Gae (Greenlee) Grover. He married and Clayton; two sisters, Jean (HarLinda Peterson on October 1, 1975, lan) Eiken of Mabel, and JoAnn in St. Croix County, Wis. Dick Palari of La Marque, Tex. worked as a computer technician at Warren was preceded in death Mayo Clinic, retiring in 2010. Dick by his sons, Terry (infant) and was a golf enthusiast and a member Barry (age 67); one brother-inof the Harmony Golf Club. He law; and one nephew. also enjoyed fishing at Osakis Lake, Funeral services were held 1:30 near Alexandria, Minn. p.m. Wednesday, October 11, 2017, Dick is survived by one daugh- at the Scheie Lutheran Church in ter, Amy (Matthew) Benson; three rural Mabel, with the Rev. Mary grandchildren: Spencer, Mercedes Waudby officiating. Burial foland Sterling; one great-grandson, lowed in the church cemetery. Killian; and six siblings: Fred Gro- Visitation was 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, ver of Harmony, Bill (Mary) Gro- October 10 at the Mengis Funeral ver of Adams, Minn., Linda (Mike) Home in Mabel and one hour Burzinski of Austin, Shirley Brown prior to services at the church.

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that was removed in 2014. This caused concern because it is very unusual to come back in the lump. “You’re a real puzzle,� said Dr. Jumonville, Johnson’s doctor from Gundersen in La Crosse. “I’ve only heard of one other case where the identical cancer was

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How women can make mammograms more comfortable Women can take various steps to make mammograms less painful. Mammograms help to detect breast cancer early, improving women’s prognosis as a result. Susan G. Komen states that mammography is the most effective breast cancer screening tool in use today. When women should begin getting mammograms remains open to debate. The American Cancer Society now recommends that women between the ages of 45 and 54 receive annual mammograms. Despite the benefits of mammograms, many women avoid them out of fear of the pain and discomfort associated with the procedure. But researchers are examining how much pressure mammogram machines need to apply to get accurate breast images. Until widespread customized mammograms are offered, women can take various steps to reduce the amount of discomfort they feel while undergoing these important screening procedures. • Apply a topical numbing gel. BreastCancer.org says a study found that applying a numbing gel an hour before having a mammogram resulted in less discomfort when compared to placebo and other pain-reduction techniques. Be sure to discuss application of the gel with your physician prior to your procedure. • Schedule your procedure for the right time. Do not schedule a mammogram right before or during a menstrual cycle, when breasts already are very tender due to hormonal changes. Waiting until seven to 14 days after a period is a better bet. • Take pain relief pills. A physician may suggest taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen prior to the appointment to reduce discomfort before and after the procedure. • Speak with the technician. Women can express their concerns about pain to the mammogram technician, who might suggest various ways to minimize discomfort. • Learn about padding. Find an imaging center that uses padding on mammogram plates. MammoPad is a soft, white, singleuse foam pad that is invisible to X-rays. • Avoid caffeine. Some women find that caffeine contributes to breast tenderness. Avoid caffeine the week before the procedure. Mammograms are an important health care tool. Reducing discomfort may encourage women to follow guidelines regarding mammograms more closely.

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, October 23, 2017

Red Ribbon Week By Karen Reisner The Preston City Council at their October 16 meeting approved a request to hang red ribbons on light poles around the courthouse square in recognition of Red Ribbon Week, October 23-27. The request was made by Amanda Thomas and Melissa Herron from the Fillmore Central Schools. This is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco prevention campaign. The campaign includes activities to help students become more aware of the effects of drugs and alcohol on the user and their families. Harmony will also be decorated with red ribbons. Parking request Linda Mathison, Fit Express, and Terri Allen, Terri’s Tender Lovin Stitches, requested a one or two-hour parking spot in front of their businesses. Mathison said it would help three businesses, including Active PT. She noted there are times when a vehicle is parked in front of the business all day. Mayor Kurt Reicks noted they have been asked many times to allow special parking spots and we have turned them all down. If we allow one or two everyone will want one. He suggested it is best to communicate with tenants about places to park that will not impact the business. He added the requested parking spots would be difficult to enforce. City Administrator Joe Hoffman said this issue has been discussed at length over the years. Terri Allen suggested they allow one spot on each side of the square to be limited to one hour parking. Reicks repeated that it would be hard to enforce; law enforcement is not going to mark tires. Mathison noted the handicapped parking spot that has been approved by the council is helpful, but not the best due to the hill. No action was taken on the request.

Other business in brief • Neil and Linda Britton purchased a lot on the south end of Matthew St. from Robert and Sandy Benson. The parcel which did not have a home on it had a deferred assessment in the amount of $9,516.83 related to the Twenty-14 street and utility improvements. It was to be due upon sale of the property. Britton asked before the sale to have the assessment to be payable over 15 years. This was approved by the council. However, the payments didn’t start after the sale. The property will have to be reassessed to allow payment over 15 years. Hoffman suggested the simplest way to abide by statute is to go through the process again, if there is still a willingness to allow a payment over 15 years. Hoffman said the assessment never appeared on the tax statement. He said Britton had contacted him about the assessment. An assessment hearing was set for November 6 at 6 p.m. for the Britton property regarding the Twenty-14 street and utility improvements. • The city received a bill from Rochester Sign Service, Inc. in the amount of $6,498 for the aluminum frame and mounting of the mural. The bid submitted on April 4, 2016, from Rochester Sign for the project was $3,589. The bill was $2,909 over the estimate. Rochester Sign has said the aluminum frame alone, which was fabricated by Warmka Welding, cost about $3,200. Councilman Robert Maust suggested they offer 10% more since there was no change order. A motion was approved to offer to pay 10% over the original bid of $3,589. • Advertisement for a request for proposals for the 2018 official newspaper and attorney was approved.

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Farmers Coop Elevator and Farmers Win Cooperative courting merger idea

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By Kirsten Zoellner Some big changes may be happening in the near future for long-time area business Farmers Coop Elevator. Finding itself in between general managers, the board of directors announced in May that it would begin investigating the option of a possible merger with a neighboring cooperative. Six cooperatives were looked at and met with. This past summer, after two joint meetings between the seven member Farmers Coop Elevator board and the 10 member Farmers Win Cooperative board, the decision to proceed with the preliminary steps of a merger was made. A letter detailing the potential merger was mailed to members August 17. Last month, a feasibility study, facilitated by Iowa Institute for Cooperatives, began reviewing both companies to determine whether or not a merger would be beneficial. It’s expected to be complete later this month. “Providing the study looks like we’ll want to go forward, and I think it will, we’ll begin holding customer meetings in the trade territories of Rushford, Houston, Caledonia, and Spring Grove,” said Trent Sprecker, General Manager for Farmers Win Coop. The cooperative is eyeing a four part approach through the study; improving operating efficiencies, extending product service options and risk management tools for members, improving access to capital for future investments, and providing opportunities for growth and advancement of employees. Headquartered in Fredericksburg, Iowa, the cooperative serves 14 locations in northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota

through grain, agronomy, feed, and fuel/propane divisions. Likewise, Farmers Coop Elevator offers member services in agronomy, feed, and grain. The 96-year-old Farmers Coop Elevator is no stranger to mergers and expansion, having grown to its current operation through a number of periods during its history. The company had its roots as the Rushford Elevator Company, which began in 1903, prior to reorganization as a cooperative in 1921. Sixty years later, the cooperative kicked off a 20-year period of acquisition and growth leading to the addition of Lundberg Feed and Grain in Houston in 1981, Tri-County Elevator in Rushford in 1984, HoustonMoney Creek Cooperative in 1999, Spring Grove in 2001, and Caledonia in 2003. “We are optimistic that the merger study shows that by combining the two companies it enhances the ability to gain buying power and increase effi-

ciencies to benefit our member/ customers,” said Brad Darling, Board President for Farmers Win Cooperative. “The chance to grow and continue to improve the feed, agronomy, grain and energy departments of the combined coop is an exciting opportunity.” “This is a good opportunity for both cooperatives,” added Sprecker. “We bring a strong agronomy side. We’re strong on that. They have a strong feed department. This would combine forces.” “This merger study makes a lot of sense for our memberships. We share many things with Farmers Win Cooperative already — members, geography, and transportation paths,” said Steve Oian, Board President for Farmers Coop Elevator. “What is more exciting is the shared dedication to service, employee development, and cooperative growth each of our boards prioritize. This merger has the potential to set our memberships up for long term, sustainable success.” Should the cooperatives get favorable news from the feasibility study, member meetings would begin in November. A vote would happen in December if all looks good. Because of the structure of the merger, while Farmers Coop Elevator needs a quorum of members and a 2/3 majority of votes to pass the merger, Farmers Win Cooperative needs only a majority vote from its board of directors. If the vote passes, the cooperatives would officially merge February 1, 2018.

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, October 23, 2017

Larson resigns from Kingsland Board ing requirements for the new board member, and Hecimovich said, “No, the MSBA suggested keeping it as simple as possible” in cases such as this where a new board member will be appointed to fill out a term. The board heard from Cathy Enerson, representing the Community Economic Development Kingsland Board hears the financial projection for a child care Authority. She gave a presentation on the proposed infant/child center. Photo by Rich Wicks care center, which Kingsland has previously considered. Enerson 31. She is resigning due to health pointed out that the financial By Rich Wicks The Kingsland School Board issues. The board voted to direct numbers are geared at making met in regular session October 16, the superintendent to advertise the center a “break-even, with with Doug Plaehn, Ann Oeltjen, for the vacancy until 4 p.m. on the benefit of retaining young Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mund- Wednesday, November 8. The families” who might otherwise go from, Heather Betts, and Interim replacement board member will elsewhere in search of day care. Superintendent James Hecimov- be appointed at the board meet- Regarding the child care cenich in attendance. Deb Larson ing on November 20, and will fill ter, Tiffany Mundfrom said, “I was absent. The board voted to the term through 2018. Board think it’s something we should accept the resignation of Larson members asked if there would be look into.” Jackie Horsman felt from the board, effective October criteria and/or significant train- it was “a lot of information to

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make a hasty decision” and she shared her concerns about how a deficit would be made-up in the case of the day care center losing money. It was explained that in such a situation, the center would be “bailed out” by Kingsland’s general fund. Horsman stated her feeling that, “I can’t take out of our classrooms for it.” The board asked various questions of Enerson and Becky Bicknese, who explained that the financial numbers shown were from last year, so costs may need to be adjusted upward slightly. The board chose to set a special meeting to consider the child care center option. The meeting will be held October 23 at 6:30 p.m. Business Manager Amber Uhlenhake gave an update on Kingsland’s budget for the current fiscal year to date, pointing out that enrollment is 20 students ahead of what was bud-

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Monday, October 23, 2017

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Fillmore County Turkey Day Run registration deadline is November 10 By Jason Sethre On Thursday, November 23, 2017, the Fillmore County Turkey Day Run will celebrate nine years of gobblin’ on the gravy train. The 10.3-mile event takes runners, bikers, walkers, and dogwalkers along the scenic stretch of the Root River State Bike Trail from the starting point of Riverside on the Root in Lanesboro, Minn., all the way to Trailhead Inn & Suites in Preston, Minn. If participants are interested in a shorter route, there is an option to

travel from Riverside on the Root to the Old Barn Resort, which is only 4.7 miles. However, if you choose to go the distance of 10.3 miles, there is a frozen turkey waiting at the finish line for the first individual to show everyone how it’s done. All participants are responsible for their own transportation following the conclusion of the event.

There is no fee to participate, but participants are encouraged to make a donation to the Fillmore

County Food Shelf. Donations will be collected at the start of the Fillmore County Turkey Day Run, and presented

to the Fillmore County Food Shelf following the event. Since its inception in 2009, the Fillmore County Turkey Day Run participants have donated over 600 pounds of food to the Fillmore County Food Shelf along with hundreds of dollars in monetary donations. Rain, sun, snow, or subzero temperatures, the event will still continue on Thanksgiving morn-

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ing — so participants will want to dress accordingly. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. and the journey begins at 8 a.m. Registration is not required, but encouraged. Long-sleeved Fillmore County Turkey Day Run shirts are available for purchase on a pre-order basis only. If you want to be guaranteed to have a shirt, all orders must be processed with prepayment by Friday, November 10, 2017. A link to register for the event and pre-order a shirt is accessible at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com/turkey-day-run.

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Monday, October 23, 2017

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Commonweal Theatre receives 2017 Nonprofit Award for Excellence

The 2017 Commonweal company photo. LANESBORO, MN — The Commonweal Theatre is pleased and honored to announce that the organization has been awarded the 2017 Minnesota Nonprofit Award for Excellence by The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and Propel Nonprofits. With a nearly 30-year history of providing high quality, live professional theatre, the Commonweal Theatre has been recognized for overall excellence and is the first professional theatre company to ever receive this distinction from the council. Nonprofit organizations make incredible contributions to the high quality of life St. John’s ladies aid Hart Rushford, MN

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in the state of Minnesota and this very special award recognizes the greatness displayed by the Commonweal since its inception as a nonprofit organization in 1994. The council has selected six Minnesota nonprofits as recipients of 2017 Nonprofit Mission and Excellence Awards. Presented each year since 1987, the Mission and Excellence Awards recognize and honor the contributions of Minnesota nonprofits in the areas of Innovation, Advocacy, AntiRacism, Responsive Philanthropy and Excellence (for large and small organizations). All nominees met a rigorous standard of evaluation in a wide range of areas, including board governance, financial management,

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civic engagement and, of course, artistic excellence. The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) and Propel Nonprofits celebrated this year’s recipients before more than 850 nonprofit professionals on Friday, October 13 as part of MCN’s 2017 Annual Conference at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. Representing the Commonweal at this event will be Executive Director Hal Cropp, Director of Development Scott Dixon along with members of the Commonweal Board of Directors. “We are deeply honored to receive this award,” states Cropp, “which recognizes not only the fine work that the professional artists of the Commonweal have put on stage for nearly 30 seasons, but also the administrative excellence that the company has brought to serving our mission. This is strong validation for both our company culture as it relates to our extended family and also the unique artist/administrator model under which we function.” Recipients will receive one-of-a-kind glass

awards from Minnesota glass artist Robinson Scott, professionally produced videos featuring their organizations, and modest cash awards. The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) was founded in 1987 to meet the increasing information needs of nonprofits and to convene nonprofits to address issues facing the sector. With over 2,100 nonprofit member organizations, it is the second largest state association of nonprofits in the U.S., with a mission to inform, promote, connect and strengthen individual nonprofits and the nonprofit sector. Propel Nonprofits was created from the merger of MAP for Nonprofits and Nonprofits Assistance Fund. The two organizations’ programs were complementary, so the combination provides a more holistic approach to services that meets a larger set of nonprofits’ needs, including the ability to more closely link strategy, governance, and finance. Funding for the Commonweal Theatre’s programming is pro-

vided in part by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature, a grant from the McKnight Foundation and other private funders. For more information about the 2017 season, visit www.CommonwealTheatre.org.

The Excellence Award awarded to Commonweal Theatre by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. Photo submitted

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Lanesboro school library gets an overhaul

Stacy Schultz explains the work being done in the Lanesboro school library. Also shown is Board member Christine Troendle. Photo by Hannah Wingert By Hannah Wingert Parent volunteer Stacy Schultz spoke to the Lanesboro school board at their October 17 meeting about the ongoing book drive. So far, over 900 books have been donated to the school library, most of which came from members of the community. Three boxes were donated from Half Price Books in Apple Valley. Other books were donated by the Minnesota Authors and Illustrators organization. The library staff and volunteers are working hard to get the new books taped, barcoded, and out on the shelves for students to read. They have also been weeding out the current books, removing ones that are worn out or outdated. Schultz showed the board members some of the vintage books that had been found on the shelves. Many first editions were discovered, some of which have high values. The books are being set aside, and their use will be determined later. Board member Steve Sny-

der gave the Finance, Facilities, and Long-Range Planning Committee report. Several outside vendors did a walkthrough of the school to suggest areas that could be remodeled or renovated. Superintendent Matt Schultz has been looking into possibilities for a baseball field and will update the board when he knows more. He plans to apply for the Twins Community grant to help with costs. The Health and Safety Committee completed their manual and submitted it to the board for approval. They are still working on acquiring a floor plan that clearly shows where all the fire alarms, extinguishers, and other safety features are located within the school. The committee also made emergency bags for each classroom. The bags contain basic emergency supplies such as a first-aid kit, flashlight, class list, etc. Teachers will be able to grab the bag on their way out the door for fire drills, lockdown drills, and other sit-

uations. Board member Steve Snyder asked if a defibrillator is available on school grounds and was assured that there are several. Burt Hungerholt was hired to work in custodial services. Melissa Heiden and Allyson Evans were both hired to work in the school daycare. A resignation from Tyler Fleming was accepted by the board. James Semmen was approved as the head girls basketball coach and Chris Hanson as the head boys basketball coach. The board reviewed the second reading of policies 515 regarding the protection and privacy of pupil records and 526 regarding the hazing prohibition policy. Superintendent Schultz obtained a quote from Big Sprinkler, a company from Oklahoma, for an above ground irrigation system for the football field. Big Sprinkler had the best price out of all the companies that Schultz priced, coming in at under $7,000. The pump would pull water from the river for the irrigation system. The board approved the purchase. Activities Director Jodi Peterson informed the board that the scoreboard has been installed and is running at the football field. “Thank you notes have been sent out to the appropriate people,” she said. Superintendent Schultz noted that the district is still looking for bus drivers and encouraged anyone interested to apply. The Truth in Taxation meeting was scheduled to take place during the board’s meeting on December 21 at 7 p.m. The next Lanesboro School Board meeting will be held on November 16 at 7 p.m.

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Crash claims life of Stewartville woman

A fatal crash occurred October 17 in northwest Fillmore County. Image submitted On October 17, 2017, at approximately 6:27 p.m., the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Communication Center received several 911 calls reporting a two vehicle motor vehicle crash. The crash was located at the intersection of Fillmore County Road 2 and County Road 38 in the northwest part of Fillmore County. A 2008 Chevrolet Suburban, driven by a 37-year-old Stewartville resident Sarah N. Sexton, was traveling north on County Road 38. A 13-year-old female passenger from Stewartville was also in this vehicle. A 2009 Nissan Murano was traveling east on Fillmore County Road 2 and was driven by 67-year-old Duane E. Hodge, also a Stewartville resident. A 68-year-old female passenger, Joan L. Hodge, was also in this vehicle. The two vehicles

collided at this intersection of County Road 2 and County Road 38. Both occupants of the Suburban were transported to St. Marys Hospital by ambulance. From the Murano vehicle, both occupants were transported to St. Marys Hospital, one by ambulance and one by the Mayo One helicopter. The female passenger of the Murano, Joan L. Hodge, was pronounced dead at St. Marys Hospital. The condition of the other accident victims are not known at this time. The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Chatfield Fire Department, Chatfield Ambulance, Chatfield Police Department, Spring Valley Ambulance, Gold Cross Ambulance and the Minnesota State Patrol mapping unit. The investigation continues.

Pedestrian crashes, fatalities increase in fall months ST. PAUL, MN. – More hours of darkness this time of year increase the number of pedestrian crashes and fatalities, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. As the days get shorter and the nights longer, motorists and pedestrians should use caution when driving and walking. So far this year, 26 pedestrians were killed. In 2016, preliminary numbers show 60 pedestrians were killed and 1,204 were injured compared to 41 deaths and 904 injuries in 2015. “Pedestrians are more difficult to see when the sun rises later and sets earlier, increasing the risk of crashes,” said Jay Hietpas, MnDOT state traffic engineer. “Motorists and pedestrians are equally at fault when we look at the crash data. That means that both groups need to know and obey the laws.” The crosswalk law includes these highlights: • Motorists should stop for crossing pedestrians at marked crosswalks and at all intersections without crosswalks or stop lights.

• Pedestrians should obey traffic signs and signals at all intersections that have them. • Vehicles stopped for pedestrians can proceed once the pedestrian has completely crossed the lane in front of the stopped vehicle. • Pedestrians shouldn’t enter a crosswalk if a vehicle is approaching and it is impossible for the driver to stop. There is no defined distance that a pedestrian should abide by before entering the crosswalk; common sense should be used. • When a vehicle is stopped at an intersection to allow pedestrians to cross, drivers of other vehicles approaching from the rear should not pass the stopped vehicle. For the full crosswalk law, go to: www.mndot.gov/sharetheroad/ped/crosswalklaw.html. About one-third of pedestrian crashes happen during the weekday rush hour driving time, defined as 6-9 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. One out of every four pedestrian fatal crashes occurred between the hours of 9 p.m. and 3 a.m.

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Monday, October 23, 2017

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Fillmore County Sports FC Football Pitches Shut-Out, Wins Fourth Straight and black’s first drive went five plays, 62 yards. Brady Ristau’s 44-yard gallop set up a Josh Peters 5-yard TD run (7-0). Later, after a W-K fair catch at the two-yard-line, and after one punt attempt was negated by off-setting penalties, a second W-K attempt was snapped through the end zone for a safety (9-0). The Falcons took the ensuing free kick and went five plays, 43 yards. Ristau capped it with a 25-yard TD run (160). After allowing 158 yards in the first half, FC allowed just 40 in the second. Falcons-South won their fourth in a row, 16-0. Ristau (14-101, TD rushing), Peters (8-45, TD rushing; 4-39 receiving), Nate Haugerud (3-50 receiving), and Logan Corson (9-13, 96 yards passing) led the offense. Haugerud added

Lanesboro’s Connor Ruen fends off Houston’s Aaron Francis. One week after rain hampered Friday Night Lights, fog inundated games. The Hurricanes beat the Burros 46-12. Photo by Paul Trende

his fifth interception (all in the last four weeks) and a fumble recovery. Ryli Tostenson had two recoveries. Trevor Timm (21-107 rushing; 9-13, 65 yards, INT passing) and Zach Kjeseth (4-54 receiving) led W-K. FC collected four turnovers. They have collected 16 in their four game win streak. The Falcons (4-2, 5-2) have given up seven TDs through seven games, with five coming in their two losses.

Trojans “Return” to Win Column

In week six, R-P play-maker Jake Paulson was held in check both by a superb Goodhue team and the weather. The senior went without a reception for the first time all season. Versus Hayfield in week seven, Paulson avoided pass defenses. He circumvented them, returning two punts for TDs (90 yards, 53 yards). He also led R-P in rushing (5-70), helping the #9 in Class A Trojans (5-1) return to the win column versus the Vikings (0-6). Dawson Dahl had another return TD, a 34-yard pick six in the first quarter. The senior added a 32-yard TD run. Ethan Hermanson (9-44, TD rushing) and Ethan Sense (5-17, TD rushing) also found pay-dirt in a 41-7 Trojan win. The defense had five sacks (Matt Nelson two). Hayfield had negative-12 rushing yards. R-P (5-1, 6-1) is tied with Blooming Prairie (5-1, 6-1) in the MSE-East. Each trails Goodhue (6-0, 7-0). Paulson (unofficially) has nine punt returns for 260 yards (28.9 average) with 2 TDs. He had another punt return TD called back by penalty. Short on Short, ‘Canes Rebound With Win

Fillmore Central’s Kaelyn Marzolf goes for the tip over Caledonia’s Adrianna Reinhardt (#8), as Kjerstiana Corson provides help. Marzolf had a game-high 14 kills, but the Falcons lost to the Warriors 3-1 in a match for the Three Rivers Conference volleyball title. Photo by Paul Trende

After a couple strokes of bad news (first loss to SG, loss of a trio of players), Houston (5-1) returned to the win column versus Lanesboro (2-4). Brady Happel scored on a 60-yard TD run on the game’s first play. Happel and Zach Schneider each topped 100-yards rushing in the first half. Houston built a 38-6 lead. They prevailed 46-12 in fog bowl #1. Schneider (19168, 2 TDs rushing, 82-yard PR TD) and Happel (12-140, 2 TDs rushing, 31-yard TD pass from James Hongerholt) scored all five TDs and 42 of 46 ‘Cane points. Carson Schwichtenberg (9-19, 74 yards, 2 TDs passing) connected with Frank OchtrupDekeyrel (3-yards) and Caden Anderson (13-yards) for the Burro scores. Connor Ruen (15-63) was their leading rusher. Sawyer Johnson had a sack and a fumble recovery. Each team played short-handed, down three key players (Houston Joey Fishel, Jaytin Millen, and Cody Carpenter, Lanesboro Brett Wangen, Andrew Luck, and Jordan Miller). Top-ranked Spring Grove (6-0, 7-0) beat

#5 Grand Meadow (4-2, 5-2), leaving #7 Houston (5-1, 6-1) in second place in the SouthEast. Lanesboro drops to 1-5, 2-5.

Tuohy Shines, Gophers End Skid

The final score of fog bowl #2 in Chatfield had the Gophers (2-4) over St Charles (3-3) handily. The verdict wasn’t sealed until the fourth. St. Charles ran 23 of the first 26 offensive plays. A Parker Wendt 3-yard TD made it 6-0 early in the second. Carson Larrabee then had eight carries on Chatfield’s next possession, including a 2-yard TD run (6-6). Later in the quarter, on 4th and goal, Kyle Nosbisch scored from 2-yards out, giving the Gophers a 12-6 lead at the half. Late in the third quarter, on 4th down, Jacob Gillespie hit Manny Perez on a 26-yard TD strike, making it 18-6 Gophers. Chatfield ran 17 of 21 third quarter offensive plays. SC made the red zone early in the fourth. A Gage Tuohy interception ended the threat. Tuohy then accounted for 59 rushing yards on Chatfield’s next series. A Nosbisch 1-yard plunge was the nail with 4:08 left (26-6). Tuohy, in his first full game back, shot off victory fireworks with a late 60-yard TD run. Chatfield ended a 4-game losing streak, 32-6. Tuohy (17-186, TD rushing), Larrabee (15-52, TD), and Nosbisch (11-32, 2 TDs rushing) led the ground game. Gillespie threw twice, both to Perez for 57 yards and the score. The Gopher defense limited St. Charles to 95 rushing yards (zero double digit runs) on 35 carries. The Saints were also just 4 of 14 passing. Chatfield improves to 2-4, 3-4.

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By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com For a second straight week, an opponent couldn’t put a point up versus Fillmore Central (4-2). It wasn’t w i t h The Trende out W-K Report (3-3) trying hard, at least on one (18play) first half drive. The teams combined for three first half Paul Trende red zone trips. FC twice held from inside the 12. The intermission score was 0-0. All the scoring was by FC in the third quarter. The teal

Whipped By Warriors, Falcons Take Second

For one set, FC volleyball (120, 16-4) made mincemeat of defending Class A Runner-Up, seventh-ranked Caledonia (110, 17-4). In a battle essentially for the TRC title, the Falcons jumped out 20-10 and prevailed 25-16. It was the first set. Long up-front, with the likes of 6’2” sophomore MH Lydia Lange, athletic on the outside with power-hitting senior Madisyn Heaney, and with a fifth-year starting setter in Adrianna Reinhart, who coincidentally set all the way back when FC went to state (2013); it was all Caledonia the rest of the way. They took game two 25-17. The Falcons fell behind big in game three (10-1), losing 25-11. They fell back 7-1 in game four, rallied to down 13-11, only for Caledonia to go 12-1 to close out the game (25-12) and match (1625, 25-16, 25-11, 25-12). The 3-1 win clinched the Warriors at least a share of the TRC title. FC’s Kaelyn Marzolf had a gamehigh 14 kills with 3 ½ blocks. Paige Donlinger added 11 kills. The Falcons had just nine other kills (team season-low .060 hitting). Madison Scheevel had 29 assists and 13 digs. Kjerstiana Corson (21 digs) and Cailey Rindels (19 digs) led the defensive effort. Heaney (12 kills, 16 digs, 3 aces), Lange (10 kills, 3 blocks), Reinhardt (4 kills, 30 assists), and Katelyn Stemper (13 digs) led the Warriors. Caledonia (12-0, 18-9) has to beat R-P to clinch the TRC out-right. FC (12-1, 16-5) will likely take second, a nice very accomplishment given the team turnover from last year to this.

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game saw Mabel-Canton lose. Versus Randolph (3-3), the Cougars (3-3) came back from down 16 (44-28) with less than five minutes to go, to tie the game at 44. The Rockets were then inside the five in the final ticks, only to fumble. Randolph then scored and held in overtime. Their QB Andrew Wenstrom had six total TDs. M-C (2-4, 3-4) had three 100 yards rushers. Dakota Delaney had a career-high 20 kills, as M-C volleyball (12-0, 24-5) beat Lanesboro to shore up the outright SEC-East title. Lauren Buchholtz had 24 kills, though Kingsland lost to Southland. Freshman Kaylee Arndt, of LFC, and Luke O’Hare, of LARP, finished fifth and sixth at the PEM cross country invite. LARP’s boys had eight guys in the top 44 (of 110).

Kingsland 6, #1 in A Goodhue 44 (K: Jackson Rindels 2-48 receiving, rushing TD. Knights: 0-6, 0-7) M-C 44, Randolph 52 in OT (MC: Brenden Kerns 24-178, 2 TDs rushing; Drew Wyffels 16-125, 2 TDs rushing, 4-7, 49 yards, TD passing; Ryan Kuhn 23-114, TD rushing; Logan Richardson 14-yard receiving TD. In the fourth, Wyffels hit Richardson (plus two) and Kuhn scored (plus two), as M-C went from down 44-28 to tied 44-44. Rockets won in OT. Cougars: 2-4, 3-4)

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25-14 (FC: C. Rindels 12 kills, 22 digs; P. Donlinger 10 kills, 14 digs; K. Marzolf 10 kills, 4 aces; M. Scheevel 29 assists, 15-15 serving, 3 aces; K. Corson 10 digs. Falcons win first 12 TRC matches) Southland 3, Kingsland 1 > 25-22, 22-25, 22-25, 15-25 (K: L. Buchholtz 24 kills, 5 blocks, 7 digs; Kori Kruegel 8 kills, 9 digs; Ellie Buchholtz 34 assists; Taylor Zimmerman 12 digs; Jenna Schmidt 18-18 serving) Chatfield 0, W-K 3 > 13-25, 18-25, 13-25 (C: Kielan LaPlante 6 kills; Abi Hinckley 19 digs; Belle Berg 4 kills, 11 digs; Grace Friederichs 14 assists, 9 digs) #9 in A M-C 3, Lanesboro 0 > 25-23, 25-12, 25-12 (MC: D. Delaney 20 kills; Kenidi McCabe 35 assists, 11 digs; Maddy Michels 7 kills; Avery Davis 5 kills; Hannah Snell 11 digs; Savannah Slafter/Payton Danielson DNP. L: J. Schreiber 12 kills, 6 assists, 8 digs, 4 blocks; Ella Cambern 10 assists; Peighton Prestemon 7 digs. Burros: 1-11, 5-23) R-P 0, Cotter 3 > 23-25, 20-25, 23-25 (RP: Lauren Lawston 7 kills, 18 digs; Olivia Hoff 23 digs; Peyton Hoiness 15 assists, 21-22 serving, 7 digs) D-E 0, R-P 3 > 25-19, 25-15, 25-17 (RP: L. Lawston 9 kills, 9 digs; P. Hoiness 27 assists, 13 dig; Kjersta Hinz 5 kills, 8 digs; Kensay Clobes 4 kills, 16 digs; O. Hoff 11 digs. Trojans: 4-7, 10-15) Kingsland 0, L-A 3 > 24-26, 15-25, 17-25 (K: L. Buchholtz 15 kills, 5 blocks; E. Buchholtz 23 assists, 11 digs, 5 aces; T. Zimmerman 12 digs. Knights: 4-7, 11-14) La Crescent 0, Chatfield 3 > 25-7, 26-24, 25-21 (C: Mollie Henry 9 kills; G. Friederichs 29 assists, 13-13 serving, 3 aces; A. Hinckley 22-22 serving, 5 aces, 14 digs; Paige Erickson 7 kills; K. LaPlante 6 kills. Gophers: 3-8, 6-22) Brainerd ‘Big Axe’ Invite (In pool play, #9 Mabel-Canton beat Dassel-Cokato (25-17, 25-16) and Pine River-Backus (25-20, 25-15) while losing to Detroit Lakes (25-19, 23-25, 13-15). The Cougars won their pool, but lost to Brainerd (2325, 18-25) in the tourney championship. Cougar tourney leaders: Savannah Slafter (33 kills, 22 digs), D. Delaney (31 kills, 6 aces), K. McCabe (93 assists), L. Thorson (27 digs), M. Michels/ Sarina Stortz (15 kills))

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PEM Invite (Cotter’s girls (53) took first over Rochester Area Home School (55). LFC finished fifth, LARP sixth (of eight complete teams). Kingsland was incomplete. Grace Ping and Lauren Ping took first and second for Ramblers. LFC’s Kaylee Arndt took fifth. LARP’s Emily Didier (14th), Grace Buchanon (15th), and Hannah

Linder (16th) finished top ten, as did LFC’s Bailey Ruen (17th of 80 total runners). PEM (48) beat RAHS (57) for the boy’s title. LARP was fourth, LFC 9th, and Kingsland 10th

(of 10). W-K’s Nick Meyer was boy’s champion. LARP’s Luke O’Hare took sixth. Fellow LARP’er’s Aidan Ellinghusysen (13th) and Mitchell Ledebuhr (14th) finished top 15)

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New digs for JuliaClaire Consignment and Variety Store in Preston

Dave and Nancy Gardner plan to make good use of their new corner location and wealth of windows to showcase an eclectic array of merchandise. The selection is 99% consignment based, from clothing to jewelry to furniture, and more. Housewares, trinkets, seasonal items, and school supplies make up the rest of the inventory. The store is always full and the merchandise is always changing. Dave says, “We have a little bit of everything and a lot of some things!” Photo by Julie Little By Julie Little Dave and Nancy Gardner, proprietors of the popular JuliaClaire of Preston, are making a big move… right next door. But it is, indeed, a big move for them. No longer renting, they are the

owners of their new domain. The couple purchased the former “Uncommon Charm” building at 152 Main Street. It took a year and a half to finalize the deal and the new owners are so grateful to Bill and Melody Stockton, the

sellers, for their patience during the process. Doors will be open for business on October 24. With this purchase JuliaClaire gains a corner location with lots of windows – more visibility, more light, and an even better fit for their merchandise. The building JuliaClaire left is for sale or rent. When the owner was ready to sell the building she asked Nancy and Dave if it was ok to put up a For Sale/For Rent sign in front of the shop. “Of course,” they said. But ever since the signs went up people stop in asking worriedly if JuliaClaire will be closing. “No,” Dave assures them, “JuliaClaire plays an important role in the community and we love being able to provide this service. Although it’s not a money maker,” he confides, “it’s the perfect job for me in retirement.” His favorite part is interacting with customers and knowing that he’s serving his community. Dave likes to say, “I left a five-day-a-week job and now I work six.” Nancy adds, “We also love it because Dave and I get to work together.” Nancy Gardner recalls that the person who started the business named it after her two daughters, Julia and Claire. Nancy always liked the shop and started volun-

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teering there back in 2010. Following five years of volunteering, in April of 2016, the Gardners bought the business and made it their own, but they kept the name. “This must be what we’re meant to do,” says Nancy. “Shortly after we took over, a man from Lanesboro called needing to liquidate everything in his home. We got a whole house full of merchandise to sell.” Since then, there have been other windfalls. A couple and their three young children were downsizing, moving from a house to a yurt. A yurt is a domed circular structure with a design that was originally used by nomadic cultures in Mongolia, Siberia, and Turkey. Yurts apparently don’t come with a lot of storage. Nancy remembers, “The yurt lady brought in tote after tote of belongings she couldn’t keep. It was a lot of good merchandise.” More recently, Peggy Bjortomt, owner of Harmony’s “Old Ways, New Ideas” shop, sold her business and brought over truckloads of items to consign at JuliaClaire, including some Falconwear. As circumstances change for people in the area, the Gardners have received a lot of high quality items to display and sell and have

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collected the stories right along with the things. The store is probably 99% consignment. The other 1% is housewares, trinkets, seasonal items and school supplies. “JuliaClaire has changed to fit our location and our clientele,” explains Dave. “This is the place to go nearby for clothing — quality clothing, at really low prices,” he continues. “There are still a couple artisans who sell their wares with us — a woman who makes Amish rugs and another that creates knit items, scarves, hair barrettes…but mostly we’re consignment.” Consignment items range in value but all should be a good deal. There is furniture, and much more than can fit in the shop at one time. While many items are inexpensive, they once had a guitar that sold for $500 and a sewing machine that brought $900. Dave also recalls a really nice mountain bike that came in. A tourist saw it and wanted it. After leaving and coming back she said she had looked up the bike online. She wouldn’t pay the marked price but if she could prove that a lower price was fair, she asked, would JuliaClaire sell it to her. She walked

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away with the bike. “Who would have guessed that there’s a Blue Book for bikes?” laughs Dave. It’s an interesting business with a lot to learn. Dave has learned about watches, which fascinate him, jewelry, clothing, and more, discovering that just about anything can be found on the internet. The Gardners never know what they’ll get. Dave says, “You’ll find we have a little bit of everything and a lot of some things.” JuliaClaire relies on its dedicated cadre of volunteers. “Everyone who works here is a volunteer,” says Nancy, “and every one of them is important to us.” Volunteers sometimes get a Nancyinspired nickname. “When I first started volunteering,” she says, “there was a Jan, a Janice, and a Janet. It was too much for me

At JuliaClaire you never know what treasures you’ll find. Dave Gardner holds a vintage solid brass belt buckle. After researching it on the internet, he found it was quite valuable. The buckle has since been sold but another unique buckle just came in. Photo by Julie Little

so I created nicknames.” And nicknames have become a tradition. There’s Rosie (Rosary), and Rachel (Raquel), for example. Volunteers also include Poppy, Diana, Darwin, Crystal, Roxanne, Ken, Sandy, Helen, Zeke and Bob. Both of Nancy’s parents, Bob and Marge Wherley, have been wonderfully supportive from the very beginning. Nancy says with all her heart, “Thank you!!” Everyone here plays a different but critical role in the operation. For example, Poppy manages the back where items come in. She’s 82 years old, a beautiful person, and she comes here every day and stays all day. Ken is the muscle man, Darwin is the builder, Rachel comes in before going to work and does whatever needs doing up front. Bob takes the things JuliaClaire’s can’t sell to where they will find new homes, he also puts the batteries in all the watches, and more. Diana’s specialty is straightening bins and the “dump table.” One volunteer brings her baby and he hangs out when she’s working in the back. Most of the people who shop at JuliaClaire are locals, says Dave. “Many of them come in regularly. It’s a nice walk for a lot of people and there are those that just like to get out and come see us. Now and then they find something they like and buy it.” Our consigners, who know they have high quality items they no longer need, have a place to bring

Monday, October 23, 2017 them and get money for them. To be a consigner is easy. “Just come in and ask,” says Dave. There is an agreement to sign and a decision on what you’ll take for the item. Items have to be saleable – clothing on hangers or laid flat, clean, no excessive wear, nothing musty or smoky smelling. Consigners receive 30% of the price the item sells for. Consigners also get a 10% discount on their purchases at JuliaClaire in appreciation. Probably 80% of the clothing is women’s, including business wear. “Men usually wear their clothing until it wears out… or until their wives make them get rid of it,” Dave says with a smile, “so you don’t see as much on consignment for them.” What feels good is that people like having us here,” says Dave. “People thank us for what we do,” Nancy adds, “and that makes us happy.” JuliaClaire, now at sunny 152 Main Street, is open Monday — Friday from 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. ­ — 4p.m. They are open for business in their new location as of October 24, but will have a Grand Opening Celebration on November 6. The celebration goes all day, 10 a.m. — 6 p.m., with hot cider, cookies, special opening sales, and a raffle for shoppers. You should stop down, but JuliaClaire’s number is (507) 765-2399 just in case you have questions.

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Fillmore County Police Reports Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Brenda Sue Garbisch, 25, Harmony, Minn.; 9/21/2017, Possess/Sale Small Amount of Marijuana – No Remuneration, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. 9/21/2017, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Use or Possession Prohibited, Fine $50. Michelle Lynn GrabauParkhurst, 43, Preston, Minn.; 9/2/2017, Open Burning - Prohibited Materials, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Ann Marie Hanner, 45, Lanesboro, Minn.; 8/21/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Brayden Victor HauserCaldwell, 19, Spring Grove, Minn.; 8/25/2017, 4th Degree DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Controlled Substance, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 10/3/2018), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (10/3/2017): Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/ controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, No driving without insurance - have valid license to drive, Sign Probation Agreement, Complete Chemical

Assessment within 30 days, Follow recommendations of evaluation, Attend MADD Impact Panel (if required), Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, No moodaltering chemicals, Check in with court, Do not enter bars or liquor stores. Uchenna Nnamdi Kpaduwa, 27, Diamond Bar, Calif.; 9/1/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Deron Lee Muehring, 48, Dubuque, Iowa; 9/4/2017, Speeding (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Eric Michael Newman, 31, Mabel, Minn.; 8/31/2017, Display Plates From Another Vehicle, Fine $300, Total Fees $390. Jamie Edward Peck, 37, Fountain, Minn.; 7/21/2017, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,500 until 10/2/2019), Total Fees $620. Local Confinement - 365 days (stay 275 days for two years). Defendant to serve 30 day jail time starting October 6 by 4:00 p.m. and the remainder of the jail term (60 days) can be served on EHM/EAM. Supervised probation for two years Conditions (10/2/2017): Sign Probation Agreement, Con-

LAND AUCTIONS 449 Acres m/l - Howard Co., IA Chester & Saratoga Twps, approx. 6.5 miles SW of Chester, IA

80 Acres m/l – Fillmore Co., MN

York Twp, located west of Cherry Grove, MN All farms have high CSR2/PI and good tile

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND 10AM Lime Springs, IA Community Center

236 Acres m/l – Chickasaw Co., IA

Located approx. 3 miles SW of New Hampton, IA Mile long field, has tile. 2 hog confinement bldgs. also available

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH 10AM

Chickasaw Event Center, New Hampton, IA

157 Acres m/l – Mitchell Co., IA

Located 9 miles west of Elma, IA Good tillable land and wooded building lot on hwy

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH 10AM Elma, IA Community Center

See website for parcel details and videos.

BURKE REAL ESTATE Mark Burke (563)380-2868 124 N Elm St, Cresco, IA 52136

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tact 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, 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, No driver’s license violations, No driving without insurance, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Restitution reserved for 30 days, Comply with Ignition Interlock Program, Pay Restitution before fines, fees, and surcharges. Justin Thomas Sexton, 19, Stewartville, Minn.; 9/9/2017, Minor Consumption of Alcohol, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Robert Carl Stamper, 55, Mabel, Minn.; 5/27/2017, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 10/4/2018), Total Fees $565. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (10/4/2017): Domestic abuse evaluation, Complete Chemical Assessment (if required), Follow recommendations of evaluation, Follow all instructions of probation, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, Sign Probation Agreement, No use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, No assault, aggressive, or threatening behavior, Sign all releases of information, No mood-altering chemicals, Do not enter bars or liquor stores. Angie Marie Stapleton, 39, Rochester, Minn.; 7/20/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Jacquelyn Kay Tieskotter, 43, Harmony, Minn.; 9/18/2017, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Aaron Wade Whipple, 43, Elkton, Minn.; 9/5/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. MN State Patrol – Rochester Jermalice Catrice Armstrong, 33, St. Paul, Minn.; 7/12/2017, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. 7/12/2017, Seat Belt Required Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25. 7/12/2017, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25. Erik James Bicknese, 25, Spring Valley, Minn.; 6/18/2017, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 10/2/2019), Total

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. Fees $1,020. Local Confinement - 365 days (stay 365 days for two years). Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (10/2/2017): 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 - provide a copy 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, No driver’s license violations, No driving without insurance, Attend MADD Impact Panel, Comply with Ignition Interlock Program, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer. Eric David Johnson, 39, Peosta, Iowa; 10/1/2017, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Janet Lynn McHan, 39, Lanesboro, Minn.; 7/18/2017, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Valentino David Roehl, 23, Rochester, Minn.; 9/9/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40,

Total Fees $130. Farid Sagidov, 35, Dallas, Tex.; 8/27/2017, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Brandon Lee Underbakke, 35, Decorah, Iowa; 9/19/2017, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Rushford Police Department Jeffrey Lee Williams, 60, Rushford, Minn.; 1/30/2017, Harassment: Violate Restraining Order, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 10/4/2018), Total Fees $465. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (10/4/2017): Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Follow all instructions of probation, Sign Probation Agreement, No alcohol/ controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs with the exception of prescribed medications, No mood-altering chemicals, Take medications in the prescribed dosage and frequency, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, No assault, aggressive, or threatening behavior, No violations of an Order for Protection, No contact with victim(s) - no contact with CG - not be within 500 feet of her or her residence - can be on the bike trail in Rushford, but not on the dike behind Rushford Manor.

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Selling 2 ringS all day • 14-16 hayrackS of SmallS 100+ lotS of coinS and currency Selling at 10am. 100+ dollS in original boxeS For more information, contact auction company or go to www.springvalleysales.com or auctionsgo.com sAle ArrANged ANd CONduCted By sPrINg VAlley sAles COMPANy

AuCtIONeers: Dick Schwade Lic. 23-10018, 507-346-2183 or 7834, Cell 507-251-7313; Tom Jasper 50-113, 507-251-7654; Kevin Grabau 23-91, 507-951-1478 rINgMAN: Bob Root, Roger Becker Clerk: Spring Valley Sales - Fax 507-346-2163. ANNOuNCeMeNts dAy Of tAke PreCedeNCe OVer ANy AdVertIsed Or Pre-PrINted MAterIAl All Of tHe ABOVe MerCHANdIse Is sellINg As Is, wHere Is, wItH NO wArrANty. terMs: CAsH Or gOOd CHeCk dAy Of sAle. NOtHINg tO Be reMOVed uNtIl settled fOr. NOt resPONsIBle fOr ACCIdeNts Or MerCHANdIse After sOld. PleAse BrINg PrOPer IdeNtIfICAtION.

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November 13, 2017 (hay must be weighed & unloaded by Friday, November 10, before 5pm) December 11, 2017 (hay must be weighed & unloaded by Friday, December 8, before 5pm) January 8, 2018 (hay must be weighed & unloaded by Friday, January 5, before 5pm) February 12, 2018 (hay must be weighed & unloaded by Friday, February 9, before 5pm) March 12, 2018 (hay must be weighed & unloaded by Friday, March 9, before 5pm) April 9, 2018 (hay must be weighed & unloaded by Friday, April 6, before 5pm) No Saturday, Sunday or Sale Day unloading. Loader fee is $1.00 per bale. Loader tractor will be available 1 week prior to auction and 1 week after the auction. Only small square bales will be sold on trailers but must be weighed empty and full. There are no exceptions. Corn stalk bales will be sold by the bale - not weighed. All big bales must be weight & unloaded. All bales must be removed within 2 weeks of sale date. For more information, contact Jen Kleppe at Canton Dairy & Farm (507-743-2250) or Gehling Auction Company at 507-765-2131.

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•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. (507) 272-3731.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. (507) 272-3731.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. (507) 272-3731.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library*

•Rushford AA Closed meeting, 7pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St.*

•Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pio­neer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*

WEDS., OCTOBER 25

•Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Union Prairie Lutheran Church Fall Craft & Bazaar, auction 7pm, lunch following.

THURS., OCTOBER 26

•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. (507) 272-3731.* •Senior Coffee and Dessert, 9am, Clara House, Harmony.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.*

•Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. (507) 272-3731.* •Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info, (507) 288-6944.* •Rushford Senior Dining, 10:30am12pm, 113 E Jessie St. •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. (507) 272-3731.* •Canton Historical Society meeting, 5pm, Canton Community Center. Come join us, looking for new members. •Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak.*

•Folk band Wildflower playing, 7 pm Preston Library. •Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, Mabel Telephone Company, lower level, 214 N Main St., Mabel.*

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FRI., OCTOBER 27

•Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info: Call (507) 288-6944.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Preston.*

•Chatfield NA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*

SAT., OCTOBER 28

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

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•AA Crossroads Journey Group meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*

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• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • 2 Car garage • Main floor living • Both levels finished • Sunroom • 2,568 sq. ft. • Gas Fireplace • Walkout • No mowing or snow removal SPACIOUS RANCH

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

• 4 Bedrooms •3 Baths • 3 Car Garage • 2,572 sq. ft. • Open layout • Main floor living • Quality windows • Paneled doors • Master suite • Finished lower level • No backyard neighbors • Still time to personalize GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!

NEW LISTING

$419,000 2157 MARGARET ST NE, CHATFIELD #4083455 • 4 Bedrooms • 5 Baths • 1998 • Walkout • 5,751 sq. ft. • Hardwood floors • All new carpet • Double staircase • Paneled doors • 2 Story great room w/gas fireplace • Master suite w/vaulted ceilings • Jacuzzi & new shower • Private/Wooded cul-de-sac location • Close to School 1919 CRAFTSMAN CHARMER

NEW LISTING PRICE REDUCED $109,900 603 CALHOUN AVE S, LANESBORO #4080490

• 3 Bedrooms on main floor • 2 Baths • 2,156 sq. ft. • Attached garage (420 sq. ft.) • Hardwood floors • New Central Air • Deck • Landscaped yard • Appliances • Storage shed • Qualifies for Zero down

NEW LISTING $99,900 102 – 104 – 106 GOLD ST N, WYKOFF #4083192

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

LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE

FOUNTAIN – Large level lot (132’ x 300’) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900 FOUNTAIN – CARROLTON TOWNSHIP – 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 – CARROLTON TOWNSHIP – Wooded 5 acre building site with an amazing view. Additional land available. $119,900 $109,900

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• 3 Bedroom • 2,208 sq. ft. • 0.28 Acre lot • 2 Car garage (24’ x 36’) plus 1 car (16’ x 22’) • Main floor living • Steel siding • Quiet location • Add your personal touches • Selling “AS-ISâ€?

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16319 COUNTY 102, CHATFIELD 3945 KAHOUN ST SE, ROCHESTER • 4 Bedrooms (Main) • 2 Baths • Garage,

505 CLIFF ST NE, CHATFIELD

TNT Lawn Service

We are pleased to announce we now sell & service Boss & Snowdogg Snow Plows. We have a selection of new and used trailers and we are an authorized dealer for Wilson, Kiefer Industrial, Road King, Alum Line, and Pacesetter trailers. We also provide service work when your trailer needs a tune up.

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326 Parkside Dr. SE Res 507-765-2297 Preston, MN 55965 Cell 507-251-5535

REAL ESTATE

1451 Lone Stone Ct SE ChatďŹ eld • $195,000

RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL

Randy Haakenson • Commercial • Residential • Agricultural

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LANESBORO - CARROLTON TOWNSHIP – Approximately 20 acre building site located along the blacktop. Great view, adjacent to state land, trails, 5 acres tillable with balance wooded. $195,000 $165,000 LANESBORO – CARROLTON TOWNSHIP – 12 acres of woods with approximately 400’ of creek frontage and adjoins State land. Ideal for hunting, recreation or weekend getaway. Additional land available for building site. #4076539 $49,900

301 FILLMORE ST W, PRESTON

$78,900

#4083331

• 2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Stucco exterior • Built-ins • Hardwood floors • 9’ Ceilings • Leaded windows • Enclosed porch • Patio • Storage shed • Appliances • Main floor laundry • Full basement • 2,055 sq. ft. • Add your cosmetic touches • Downtown location

LANESBORO – New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $84,900 WYKOFF – Farm in Jordan Township – 124 acres located in a beautiful valley with the Root River running through the property. Approximately 45 acres could be tillable with the balance being fenced pasture. Includes hay shed. $474,900 - PRICED REDUCED - $417,000

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$280,000

32795 GALLOP LANE LANESBORO

$135,000

626 CLIFF STREET NE CHATFIELD

MOVING?

Owner is retiring • Unique diner (1927 Goodell Diner Car) •

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385 HILLSIDE SR. SE CHATFIELD

$40,500

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Attractive home setting on the edge of town with a fantastic wrap around covered colored concrete patio & beautifully landscaped yard. This home is an all concrete structure on slab with stained concrete floors, vaulted ceilings, and open concept floor plan for efficient living. 2 bedrooms and one bath. 30 x 48 ft steel shed,12ft side walls. Park-like yard borders country. $115,000

105 N. Oak St, CANTON Updated, super cute, 3 bedroom 1½ bath home. Includes appliances. Garage. Stop by and check it out! $69,900

Roxanne Johnson

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

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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. $285,000

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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! $95,000

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! $69,900 NEW

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15680 County 9, PRESTON

Kelsey Bergey

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

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

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1.77 Acres IN Lanesboro! 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! Buildable lot could be split off. $295,000

708 Calhoun, LANESBORO

709 Park St., Chester, IA

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

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. $545,000

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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

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120 Center St E, HARMONY

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.

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Spud Boy Diner

105 PARKWAY AVE LANESBORO

140-acre farm • Approximately 63 acres tillable • High traffic area • Scenic Lanesboro • Located on Main St Approximately 20 acres pasture ground • Building site • Close to state trail • Property runs down to Root River • with outbuildings • Woods • 1920 sq.ft. pole shed • Old Room for outside seating • Turn key operation barn • Ideal spot to build on

LIST YOUR PROPERTY WITH TODD!

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27583 DEEP RIVER ROAD LANESBORO

$630,000

90 MAIN STREET FOUNTAIN

Great location at the Head of the State Bike Trail • Updated and remodeled • Ideal for retail, office space, storage, rental space • Over 4,000 sq. ft. • Unlimited potential

XXXXX DEEP RIVER ROAD LANESBORO

building site or rec land. Located just outside Whalan.

SOLD!

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

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

$114,900

FORESTVILLE STATE PARK

$59,900

Condo • 2 bedrooms • 2 baths • Open living, Dining and Prime 80-acre hunting land with thick woods and Kitchen • Large master with 2 w/in closets • Attached garage approximately 22 acres tillable. Would also make a great

1000 21ST LANE SE PINE ISLAND

SOLD!

REDUCED!

Commercial Opportunities

ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE

101 CEDAR ST FOUNTAIN

$35,000

Handy-man special • Large 2-story home • Large lot • Gutted to

Large ranch • 3 bedrooms on main floor • Master bath with walk-in closet • Hickory kitchen cabinets • Open kitchen, dining & living room Ranch home • Wood floors • 3-season porch • Updated kitchen • Vinyl • Wood floors • Vaulted ceilings • 9’ ceilings • Deck • Patio • Lower siding • Deck • Patio • Garage • Lower level is wide open to finish your level is ready for you to finish your way - bath, bedroom, family and w/o to patio way • Quiet street

$179,900

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Chatfield Office Rochester Office 116 N. Main St. 4123 26th St. NW

Spectacular views • Large ranch • Master suite w/jetted tub • Walk- studs on upper level • Do the work and finish your way in closet • Main floor laundry • Formal living room and dining room • Remodeled kitchen • 4 bath • Lower level is currently set up as a ING $114,900 mother-in-law apartment • Completely remodeled and updated • 1/2 NEW LIST acre lot • Wildlife • Large deck

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$89,900

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202 RIDGEVIEW LANE

400 HILLCREST ST LANESBORO

Large ranch • 4 bedrooms on main floor • 2 baths • Remodeled 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 NEW

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COMMERCIAL/RETAIL BUILDING

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. $75,000

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

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AUTOS

AUTOS

AUTOS

FARM

FOR RENT

BETA - Off Road/Dual Sport Motorcycles: 2017’s in stock now at Lewis Charles Cycles in Albert Lea, MN! ONLY DEALER IN MINNESOTA. See full inventory online www.lewischarlescycles.com. Call Mike 507-720-4114. a25,2,9,16,23,30,6,13-x

CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!! All Make/ Models 2000-2015! Any Condition. Running or Not. Competitive Offer! Free Towing! We’re Nationwide! Call Now: 1-888-416-2330. (NANI)

DONATE YOUR CAR truck or boat to Heritage For The Blind. Free 3-day vacation, tax deductible, free towing, all paperwork taken care of 800/439-1735 (MCAN)

DRY HAY, QUALITY. 3’x3’x8’, large rounds, small squares. No rain (green). 507-421-6050. f25,9,23-x

Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507251-5297. r28tfn- x

CASH FOR CARS: We Buy Any Condition Vehicle, 2000 and Newer. Nation’s Top Car Buyer! Free Towing From Anywhere! Call Now: 1-800-8645960. (NANI)

DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 855-752-6680 (MCN)

Donate Your Car to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-245-0398 (NANI)

WANTED WANTED: CARS, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfn-o

FOR SALE BILL’S GUN SHOP. Buy, sell, trade, and repair. We are your local MUCK BOOT dealer. Hours: 7pm-10pm M-F, Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday by appointment. 1 1/4 miles south of Carimona, 19708 Kava Rd, Preston. 507-765-2762 s10eow- o Wood pallets. All sizes and wood colors. $5 each. Call 507-251-5297. s23tfn-x Heat your entire home for free. Certified OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Central Boiler Classic Edge. Buy NOW and save up to $650. Call Today! Theobald Heating Solutions 507-533-4523. s2,9,16,23,30-o Trailer Sale SPECIAL! Aluminum wheel upgrade $45.00 on all trailers w/15� wheels. 6x12 V-nose, ramp door $2,775.00: 7’X16’ V-nose, ramp door $4,466.00; 66�X10’ Aluminum utility trailer $1,651.00; 2-Place enclosed snow mobile trailers; Tow Dollies $999.00; Skid Loader & Dump trailer SPECIALS!!! www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com 515972-4554 (MCN)

AUTOS NEW 2018 MODELS

(6) CHEVY Equinox CHEVY Traverse LT, AWD (3) CHEVY Colorado Crew, 4WD (2) BUICK La Crosse (3) CHEVY 1/2 ton Crew Cab, 4WD 2013 CHEVY Traverse LT, AWD, (2) BUICK Encore

Quads, Local Trade, 85,000 Miles

NOW ONLY $17,495

‘17 CHEVY Camaro Convertible ‘17 CHEVY Cruze, LT

(4) Chevy 1/2 Ton Crew Cab, 4WD BUICK Envision (2) CHEVY Malibu LT

BUICK Enclave, AWD (2) BUICK Encore

CHEVY Cruze Hatchback CHEVY Colorado Crew Cab, 4WD CHEVY 1-ton Reg Cab, 4WD

BUICK Enclave, AWD

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PROGRAM VEHICLES ‘17 CHEVY Traverse LT, AWD ‘17 CHEVY Suburban LT, 4WD

USED VEHICLES ‘17 CHEVY Equinox LT, FWD, 10,000 Miles, Factory Warranty ‘16 CHEVY 1/2 ton Crew Cab LT, Z-71, 4WD, (1-Owner), “Silver�, Fac Warr ‘16 CHEVY 1/2 ton Crew Cab LT, Z-71, “Black�, (1-Owner), Fac Warr 2011 CHEVY Tahoe LT, 4WD, ‘16 CHEVY Equinox LT, FWD, 21,000 Miles, Factory Warranty (1-Owner), Loaded, Sunroof, ‘15 CHEVY 1/2 ton Reg Cab, 2WD, Heated Leather Quads (1-Owner), 13,000 Miles ‘15 CHEVY Equinox 2LT, FWD, 33,000 Miles, (1-Owner) ‘15 GMC Terrain SLT, FWD, (1-Owner), 36,000 Miles ‘15 LINCOLN MKX AWD, Local Trade, 33,000 Miles ‘14 CHEVY 1/2 ton Crew Cab LT, 4WD, (1-Owner) ‘14 CHEVY Equinox LTZ, AWD, V-6, 2015 BUICK ENCORE, FWD, (1-Owner), (1-Owner), Sunroof 18,000 Miles, Fac Warr ‘14 CHEVY Impala LTZ, 53,000 Miles ‘14 CHEVY Traverse LT, AWD, (1-Owner), Quads ‘13 BUICK Regal GS, (1-Owner), “Only 500 Miles� ‘13 CHEVY 1/2 ton Crew Cab LT, 4WD, Local Trade

NOW ONLY $24,495

NOW ONLY $16,995

2017 CHEVY Camaro “Convertible� RS, Only 8,000 Miles, 20� Rims, Fac Warr

NOW ONLY $28,495

‘13 CHEVY Traverse LT, AWD, Local Trade ‘13 FORD Edge Limited, AWD, Local Trade ‘12 CHEVY 1/2 ton Ext Cab LT, 4WD, Local Trade ‘12 CHEVY Impala LT, 4dr ‘12 CHEVY Impala LT, 63,000 miles, Local Trade ‘12 FORD Edge SEL, AWD ‘11 CHEVY 1/2 ton Crew Cab LT, 4WD, High Miles ‘11 CHEVY 1/2 ton Crew Cab, 4WD, 51,000 Miles ‘11 CHEVY 1/2 ton Ext-Cab LT, 4WD, Only 30,000 Miles ‘11 CHEVY Impala LT, 4dr, 71,000 Miles ‘11 CHEVY Tahoe LT, 4WD, (1-Owner), Loaded ‘11 DODGE Grand Caravan ‘11 GMC Acadia, AWD ‘10 CHEVY Equinox, FWD ‘10 CHEVY Equinox 2LT, AWD, (1-Owner), 40,000 Miles ‘09 CHEVY 1/2 ton Crew Cab LT, 4x4, Local Trade ‘09 CHEVY 1/2 ton Crew Cab LT, 4WD

Sales: Bryan Sheehy

(2) ‘15 BUICK Encore, FWD

‘09 CHEVY 1-ton Crew Cab LT, 4WD, “Diesel�, Local Trade ‘09 JEEP Wrangler Unlimited, 4dr, 4WD, 60,000 Miles ‘09 PONTIAC Vibe GT, Only 88,000 Miles ‘07 BUICK LuCerne CXL, 3800 V-6 ‘07 CHEVY Avalanche, 4WD ‘07 CHEVY Suburban LS, 4WD, 74,000 Miles, (1-Owner) ‘07 GMC Yukon XL, 4WD, Local Trade ‘05 CHEVY 1/2 ton Crew Cab, 4WD, 105,000 Miles, Local Trade ‘05 CHEVY Colorado, 4WD, Local Trade ‘05 CHRYSLER Pacifica ‘04 BUICK Rainier, Black, AWD, Leather, 150,000 Miles, Local Trade ‘04 CHRYSLER Sebring Convertible, New Tires ‘04 CHRYSLER Town & Country “Handicap� Van, 55,000 Miles ‘04 GMC Envoy, 4dr, 4WD ‘02 FORD F-150 Crew Cab, 4WD, Local Trade ‘00 FORD Focus Wagon, Only $1,995 ‘95 PONTIAC Grand Prix, 4dr, Only 40,000 Miles, Local Trade ‘72 BUICK Electra, 4dr, 114,000 Miles

HIGHWAY #9 WEST - CRESCO, IOWA

www.HSMotors.com 1-800-798-2845

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 UPSTAIRS APARTMENT for rent in Peterson. No smoking, no pets. Applicants will be screened. Call 507-875-2643. r11TFN ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT for rent. $350.00, heat included. Preston, MN. Call 507-429-6755 or 507-2723624. r18TFN-o ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT FOR RENT in Spring Valley. Upstairs of a four-plex. $400/month. Water and garbage pick up included in rent. 507-9373338. r16,23-x

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AUTOS

2005 CHEVY Colorado Crew, 4WD, Local Trade, “Very Clean�

H&S MOTORS

SALES PHONE 563-547-2401

APARTMENT IN PRESTON. Two bedrooms upstairs and one bedroom downstairs. Available November 1. No dogs or cats. Deposit required. Call 507-4381305. r23-x

SERVICE PHONE 563-547-4910 Service: Brent Holten Keep that great GM feeling with genuine GM parts

NOW ONLY $10,495

2013 BUICK Regal, GS, Local, (1-Owner), ONLY 587 MILES!!!

NOW ONLY $26,995

2009 CHEVY 1-Ton Crew Cab Long Box, 4WD, “Diesel�, Local Trade

NOW ONLY $23,995

2004 GMC Envoy, 4WD, Local Trade

NOW ONLY $4,195

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, October 23, 2017

An Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

LOOKING FOR ROOFING HELP. Experience preferred, but not necessary. Contact Jason at 507-272-5387. h25,2,9,16,23,30-o

25 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Earn $1000 per week! Paid CDL Training! STEVENS TRANSPORT COVERS ALL COSTS! 1-877-2091309 drive4stevens.com (NANI)

Over $10K in debt? Be debt free in 24-48 months. Pay nothing to enroll. Call National Debt Relief at 866-2430510. (NANI)

notice fountain township residents The Fountain Township Board of Supervisors is considering the adoption of mail balloting for primary and general elections. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, contact Dan Graskamp at 507-459-1724, or any member of the Township Board by November 1, 2017. Dan Graskamp Clerk of Fountain Township Publish16,23

HELP WANTED for fall harvest, driving tractor and small trucks in Lanesboro area. 507-272-9358. h23-x ON-SITE PROPERTY MANAGER NEEDED. Cherrywood Estates in Mabel is seeking an on-site property manager team. Must have maintenance & administrative skills. Must live on-site. FREE rent + hourly wage. Employment application required and found on www.lifestyleinc.net or by calling 507-451-8524, tdd 507-451-0704. EOE. e9,16,23,30-o Substitute and Part-time Bus Drivers needed for Semcac Transportation. Must have a Class “B� CDL with passenger endorsement. For more information and application go to www.semcac.org or contact Barb Thompson (507) 864-8202 or barb. thompson@semcac.org. Application deadline is 12/31/17. EOE. h23TFN-o 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.orgPrinted or by with contacting Barb Soy ink Thompson, barb.thompson@semcac.org or 507-864-8202. Applications must be postmarked by October 27, 2017. E. O. E. h23-o WITH TRAINING AIRLINE PRINTED MECHANIC - Get FAA certification to work for airlines. Financial Aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. Housing assistance. Printed Call Aviation Institute on recycled paper of Maintenance 888-686-1704 (NANI)

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LINSMEIER TRUCKING A MN based company is now hiring Owner Operators to pull hopper bottom in the upper Midwest. Home weekends. Call 320/382-6644 (MCAN) Cliff Viessman Inc. is accepting applications for Regional Tanker Drivers for the Cedar Rapids terminal. $2,000 Sign On Bonus. $50 K+ per year. Health, Dental, 401K. Profit Sharing. Paid Weekly. Monthly safe driving bonus. CDL with tanker endorsement required. One year experience required or driving school graduate with six months experience. Some weekend work required. Contact Nate at 800-353-0344. Option 5. natev@viessmantrucking.com. www. viessmantrucking.com. “A Driver Friendly Company� (MCN) PAID IN ADVANCE! Make $1000 A Week Mailing Brochures From Home! No Experience Required. Helping home workers since 2001! Genuine Opportunity. Start Immediately! www. WorkingOpp.com (MCN)

GUNDERSEN HARMONY CARE CENTER Where old friends become reacquainted and new friendships are found!

Full-time Day/Evening CNA 6am-2:15pm & 2:15-10:30pm positions available

RECYCLED PAPER

Seasonal and 1st & Seasonal and Permanent ON2nd BONUS Shift Production Positions Permanent Positions Available at Reichel Foods

CMG is hiring forand 1st2nd shift. CMG is hiring for 1st shift. $10-$12/hrly,weekly weekly paychecks, paychecks, $10-$12/hrly, paidbreaks, breaks,positions positionsare arecurrent currentto paid the endend of December with option to to the of December with option torollover rollovertotoa apermanent permanentposition. position. Drug Testing & Background Screen Required

Apply in person at CMG 3707 Commercial Dr. SW Rochester, 55902 or call 507-923-4955

We look forward to meeting you!

MABEL Green Lea Senior Living is Looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference

CNA

Contact: Sue Lenz, DON (507) 886-6544 Ext: 73377 or apply online:

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GUNDERSEN HARMONY 1x2 CARE CENTER 9.5.17 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939

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Contact Tanya or Joyce

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Notice of Road vacation Hearing Yucatan Township Houston County Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of Yucatan Township, Houston County, Minnesota will conduct a public hearing on the 7th day of November, 2017, at 1:00 PM at Resident Camp Road and junction of County 15, Houston, Minnesota for the purpose of considering and acting upon the outcome of a Special Town Meeting of the electors of Yucatan Township, calling for the vacation of the following road: Exhibit A: Commencing at the Junction of County State Aid Highway No. 15, said point being approximately 421 feet north and 193 feet west of the southeast corner of Section 30, thence in a northwesterly direction to or near the southeast corner of the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 30, thence north on or near the north 1/16 line of the southeast quarter of Section 30 approximately 560 feet more or less and there terminating, being 4 rods in width. Commonly referred to as Resident Camp Road. All persons interested in this matter are encouraged to attend the hearing. The tract of land through which said road passes and the owners and occupants therefore, as nearly as we can determine, are as follows: Owner: State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources. Dated: October 12, 2017 Deborah Dewey Yucatan Township Clerk Publish 23 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Estate of Bernard C. Howard, Decedent Court File No. 23-PR-17-624 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated February 1, 1988, and codicils to the will, dated June 16, 2000, (“Will�), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Thomas Howard, of 14570 150th Street, Spring Valley, MN, 55975, and Robert Howard, of 11953 330th Street, Stewartville, MN 55976, as personal representatives of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representatives or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representatives must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 501B.41, subdivision 5. Dated: October 16, 2017 James D. Attwood Registrar Attorney for Personal Representatives Jason Wagner Ward & Oehler, Ltd. 1765 Greenview Drive SW Rochester, MN, 55902 Attorney License No: 0395718 Telephone: (507) 288-5567 FAX: (507) 288-5589 Email: jason.wagner@wardoehler.com Publish 23,30

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AUCTION CALENDAR 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

Sun., Oct. 15 at 9am - Antiques, tools, household items, collectibles and much more! For more information call Spring Valley Sales, Dick Schwade, 507-346-2183. Listing in the Journal Wed., Oct. 18 at 9:30am - Ag, automotive, tools and miscellaneous equipment. For more information call Zenke Auction, 507-895-2090. Listing in the Journal

Sat., Oct. 21 at 9am - Equipment, sheet metal tools, cordless tools, welder, HVAC supplies and much more! For more information, contact Chris & Jean Derr, 507-951-8203. Listing in the Journal

Sat., Oct. 21 at 10am - Mini-excavator, tractors and equipment, vehicles, yard, garden & shop items, collectibles, household. For more information, contact Suess Auction & Implement, 507-378-2222. Listing in the Journal Sat., Oct. 28 at 9am - Coins, antiques, tools, household items, collectibles and much more! For more information call Spring Valley Sales, Dick Schwade, 507-346-2183. 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 Thurs., Nov. 2 at 10am - 449 acres m/l in Howard Co., IA. 80 acres m/l in Fillmore Co., MN. For more information, contact Burke Real Estate, 563-380-2868. Listing in the Journal Thurs., Nov. 9 at 10am - 236 acres m/l in Chickasaw Co., IA. Field, hog confinement buildings. For more information, contact Burke Real Estate, 563-380-2868. Listing in the

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Thurs., Nov. 16 at 10am - 157 acres m/l in Mitchell Co., IA. Tillable land and wooded building lot on highway. For more information, contact Burke Real Estate, 563-380-2868. Listing

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ONLINE AUCTIONS Starts closing Tues., October 24 at 6pm Vehicles, service trucks, UTVs, ATVs, guns, wildlife prints, skidloader attachment, tools and much more! For more information, contact Tony Montgomery Realty & Auction Co., 507-2597502. Listing in the Journal

PUBLIC NOTICES notice to residents of carimona township Notice of meeting time change. Carimona Township Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. on the first Monday of each month until further notice. Meetings are held at the Preston Emergency Services building. Linda Marzolf, Clerk Publish 23,30

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