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Christine Hyrkas will be resigning from her position as Ostrander City Clerk, and Councilmember Erin Volkart is resigning her term at the end of the year. Their letters of resignation were shared during the regular council meeting on November 8. Members in attendance were Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, Hyrkas, and DJ Start. Volkart joined the meeting already in progress, and Heidi Jones was absent.

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Will Asleson, 13, of Lanesboro, with his recent buck, shot near his home. Will is the son of Matt and Kristen Asleson. They found DNR website instructions on deer testing easy to follow. Photo submitted brought in. The disease is a neurological prion disease that affects cervids such as deer, elk, and moose. It is unclear how the disease was established, although theory speculation has ranged widely, but has not proven to be viral, bacterial, or fungal in nature. The disease is resistant to sterilization and it is not fully understood how it is transmitted. Dr. Clifford F. Shipley,

University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, who was a keynote speaker at a community forum in Chatfield last February, indicated the disease appears to be spread from animal to animal through infected feces, urine, saliva, and muscle or nervous system tissues. “It causes a characteristic spongy degeneration of See CWD Page 6 

Newly employed Fillmore County EDA Director Marty Walsh paid a special visit to the Canton City Council during its regularly scheduled meeting held November 8. Walsh stated his primary purpose as wanting to introduce himself as well as to meet the ever-appreciated members of the council, in addition to briefing on a select few personal areas of interest as the newfound holder of the position. Having grown up in Mason City, Iowa, Walsh is all too familiar with the small town, rural communities spanning the area and wishes to “capitalize on that.” A project of emphasis, likely to occur in the near future, includes the introduction of additional affordable housing options combined with an increasing quality of life. Out-

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door recreation will presumably serve as a focal point as well, considering the conditions suitable for fishing and hunting within the region, as made evident by Walsh. Mayor Donivee Johnson also suggested help with again initiating and maintaining a restaurant on Main Street. Walsh noted that that is certainly the kind of issue he would be interested in helping with prior to leaving, saying “Don’t hesitate to reach out,” whether that be through aid in starting businesses, housing developments, obtaining grants, or anything in between. Public Works Director Jon Nordsving announced of a mixer pump breaking and that parts are being waited upon to fix it. Also covered briefly was the issue of the backhoe needing a See NEW FACE Page 12 

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Deer Management Area 603, formerly identified as Permit Area 348 in Fillmore County, is entering the second year of management for Chronic Wasting Disease and there doesn’t seem to be a clear indication of how it’s progressing. November 2016, the first positive infection in a wild deer was discovered near Preston. It led to an intensive DNR management plan and reclassification of the permit area. The management plan was essentially four-point: expansion of hunting opportunities and reduction of limits to lower population densities, mandatory testing of deer one-year or older, and prohibition of deer carcass movement without negative test result, and a ban on recreational whitetail feeding throughout southeastern Minnesota. A September 2017 DNR report by Erik Hildebrand, Wildlife Health Specialist, and Lou Cornicelli, Wildlife Research Manager, notes a total of 11 deer were identified as carrying the disease within the area. The results followed the testing of 1,179 samples. A 16-day special hunt was held December 31 through January 15 and 873 deer were harvested during that time. Roughly 300 landowner permits were issued by the Department of Natural Resources in the permit zone to further reduce herd numbers, bringing the total number yielded to 775. When sampling numbers fell below the goal of 900, U.S. Department of Agriculture sharpshooters were

In Hyrkas’s letter, she stated that, in part, “…for the best interest of my family, I have taken a full-time job… It has been a privilege to serve the citizens of Ostrander.” She has already started her new job, but since the clerk position has not yet been filled, she is continuing to help out, and hopes to be able to train the new clerk. Hrykas also stated that the city has recently received three new applications for the city clerk position. Council

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members stated that applications have already come in from as far away as Rochester, but that it’s doubtful someone would commute that far for the job. Mayor Nesler also said that Sue Henderson would not be able to fill the position. Volkart’s letter states, “I regret to inform you that at the end of the year 2017 I will be resigning as city council member. It was a hard decision to make with the large project that has been in the works for the past five years I have been with the city. I have enjoyed working with every-

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one.” Council members said they’ll need to check into the necessity of holding a special election to fill her position on the council, since there would be three full years remaining in her term. The council heard from Brian Malm, representing the engineering firm of Bolton & Menk. He spoke about the upcoming infrastructure project, and asked the council to consider approving an amendment to the previous agreement, which he said was for an additional $9,300 for street lighting design. He pointed out that the city’s first invoice to the county, to get the county to pay its share of the project,

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is for roughly $250,000. He said the bidding for the infrastructure project will probably happen next month, and also added, “The well and wellhouse is lagging a bit behind,” but said that’s not a concern. Malm also suggested the city might want to pursue Local Road Improvement grant funding that is available. He said although it will be very competitive, the application proBrian Malm gives details on Ostrander’s 2018 infrastructure project. cess is short and simple, and if the city re c e i ve s any grant funding, it would supplant money

Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips! that was originally planned as part of a loan for the project. The council voted to pursue the grant funding application. The council adopted the resolution regarding the Fillmore County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan, as it generally does annually. The plan outlines a variety of processes that would be implemented in case of disaster conditions. The council considered bids for a new computer for the city clerk. Two bids were received, f r o m Reburn Te c h a n d On-Site

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Computers. DJ Start mentioned that in his experience, On-Site has been “outstanding to work with” regarding customer support. The council voted to accept the bid from On-Site. A contract with KLM for the city’s new water tower was discussed. The council voted to approve the contract as submitted. Brian Malm suggested the city may want to check to be sure that a “sediment drainage system” is included, as that would make cleaning the tank much easier, and possibly less costly. Approval was given for the city to include a note with water bills, reminding citizens not to park on city streets overnight during the winter months. The meeting adjourned about 6:55 p.m. The next regular meeting of the council will be Wednesday, December 13, at 6 p.m. The public is welcome.

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The freshman arndt has moved significantly up the state leaderboard the past three years. she was 173rd (of 175) as 7th grader (24:00.9) running with the lfc team and 137th last year (21:29.0) again running amidst lfc’s team. her time at state this year (20:10.8) was 20-plus-seconds faster than at sections (20:33.5). it was arndt’s third fastest (in competition) time the past two years. she ran 20:03 in taking third at the st. charles invite this year and 19:48.7 in taking third at the dover-eyota invite last year.

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lfc cross country runner Kaylee arndt qualified for the 2017 state cross country meet in northfield, placing 53rd. it was the freshman’s third state c-c meet, as she went with the lfc team each of the last two years.

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C ommentary Making choices By Yvonne Nyenhuis The recent terror attack in Manhattan has once again reminded us that the fight against evil remains with us. While globalization and the advancement in technology has been a blessing in many ways, it has also been a curse. Fear and anxiety have become ever Yvonne more prevaNyenhuis lent in our lives. We are being challenged today with increasing intensity to find courage and the wisdom to overcome the forces that confront us. I was heartened to hear a speech former President George W. Bush made at the “Spirit of Liberty” event in New York. (October 19, 2017) He reminded us that there are American values that transcend politics. “We know that the desire for freedom is not confined to, or owned by, any culture; it is the inborn hope of our humanity. We know that free governments are the only way to ensure that the strong are just and the weak are valued. And we know that when we lose sight of our ideals, it is not democracy that has failed. It is the failure of those charged with preserving and protecting democracy.” When we entered into the war with Germany and fought against fascism, President Roosevelt declared “There is nothing to fear but fear itself!” President Obama emphasized “Hope,” that we must put aside cynicism and apathy and have the “audacity” to pursue a “more perfect union.” Hillary ClinEditorial Cartoon

ton stated, “There is nothing “wrong” with America that can’t be corrected by what is “right” with America!” True leadership is about inspiring the “best” that is in us and encouraging us to find common ground. Our current President brings out the “worst” in us. He tells us we are all “victims” of the establishment, the justice department, our “allies” and the press. He rigorously fans the flames of anxiety and fear, sucking away our courage and resilience. As former President Bush observed, “In recent decades, public confidence in our institutions has declined. Our governing class has often been paralyzed in the face of obvious and pressing needs. The American dream of upward mobility seems out of reach for some who feel left behind in a changing economy. Discontent has deepened and sharpened partisan conflicts. Bigotry seems emboldened. Our politics are more vulnerable to conspiracy theories and outright fabrication.” Further, he states, “Our identity as a nation is not determined by geography or ethnicity, by soil or blood. Being an American involves the embrace of high ideals and civic responsibility.” And he urges, “The very identity of our nation depends on the passing of civic ideals to the next generation.” Finally he urges for a “Call to Action on the major institutions of our democracy, public and private, to consciously and urgently attend to the problem of declining trust.” The forces of evil will continue to intrude as we proceed into the future. We need to keep truth and love at the spiritual core of our lives. And we must denounce lies and unmask hypocrisy if we wish to remain a “free” country.

How can we save our country By Dr. Bryan Van Gorp Rushford, MN According to polls, the vast majority of Americans recognize the need for: aggressive action on anthropogenic climate change, everyone to be treated equal under the law, minimum wage of $15 per hour, Dr. Bryan medicare for Van Gorp all, spending on infrastructure renewal, public education that keeps up with other progressive countries, immigrants to have a path to citizenship, and wealthy donors and lobbyists not to be able to control our elections. But what we get is tax breaks for the rich, increasing corporate power, voter suppression, increased spending on the military industrial complex, increased discrimination against minorities and immigrants, teaching children what to think instead of how to think, and denial of healthcare for the poor. How is it that minority opinions succeed in this Country? Because we are not participating in a United Nonviolent Progressive Movement. UNITED NONVIOLENT PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT - let us support what the majority of Americans want, what is in the common good, and what can win if we stand in solidarity. UNITED — because the 1% stays in control by dividing us by race, religion, sex, sexual preference, class, nationality, career and geography so that no subgroup has the ability to resist on their own. This causes fighting about which issues are more important or a litmus test for solidarity. Recognize that social justice, sustainability,

and peace are all interconnected and one cannot exist without all the others. United in common cause we are too big to fail. NONVIOLENT — because violence discredits its purveyors and sacrifices the moral high ground. Nonviolence is also the most effective tool against those who deal in violence. Those in power have bombs, jails, and superior technology and we will lose turning to violence. Reveal the powerful for the bullies they are. PROGRESSIVE — because after the gilded age (1870-1900), a period of extreme wealth inequality similar to today, a progressive movement (1890-1920), was required to regain a more egalitarian society. Unions, social justice activists, environmentalists, and groups interested in the common good fought back against financial and political elites. After the Great Depression caused by the capitalist class, FDR’s progressive policies put the country back on its feet and improved the safety net. MOVEMENT — because we need to take the long view, our struggles are the struggles of the

Government this week Monday, November 13 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m. • Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 14 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse. 9 a.m., • Harmony City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Thursday, November 16 • Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m. • Fillmore County Planning & Zoning Commission, Courthouse, 7 p.m. • Lanesboro School Board, Elementary Library, 7 p.m. Monday, November 20 • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 5:30 p.m. • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield School Board, High School Media Center, 7 p.m. Schedule subject to change.

ages. The issues change slightly but power never gives up control without a struggle. We are the majority and have a right to a voice in decisions that affect us. We want to level the playing field. Our struggle is for an appropriate balance between individual freedom and public protections. Principles • Everyone is welcome and will be treated equally. Accept from each what they are able to give. Be kind and respectful to each other. Model what you want the movement to be. None of us has all the answers. • Decisions must be consistent with science, reason, and evidence; not based on beliefs or prejudices. Stay open to learning, growth and change. • Change begins with personal transformation. Honest effort has the ability to inspire others. Fighting for a healthy earth and a just society is a source of joy. • We are steadfast in our commitment to: 1) A justice system where all are equal before the law; 2) Jobs for all with a living wage; 3) Universal access to housing, education, and medical care; 4) Economic protection during sickness, disability, old age, and unemployment; 5) Support for children with parental leave, daycare, quality education, nutrition and medical care; 6) Peace; put 10% of the resource used in preparation for war, into cultivating peace; 7) Sustainability and environmental protection are requirements for all of us, lets act like; 8) Nonpartisan; support candidates and policies that support our agenda and values, not a party. Matter where you are.

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Who is responsible for making our downtown communities thrive? By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com That has become the age old question. As a board member of the Preston Area Chamber of Commerce, I recently had someone ask Jason Sethre me what the Chamber was doing about stimulating the downtown business community. Before I tell you how I responded, I’ll give you a little background. Over the past 40 years, many downtown communities have lost something they will never regain. While we can talk about the good ole days, things will never be the same. Do you realize at one time there were seven gas stations in Preston? There were multiple clothing stores, banks, newspapers, grocery stores, hardware stores. Heck, there was even a Coast-to-Coast and a Montgomery Wards in Preston! My great-grandfather owned the Massey Harris implement and Chevrolet dealership. He passed away when I was about six years old, and I remember going to the dealership with my father. According to my father, there were two new car dealers in town. Today, we don’t have any car dealers, new or used, in Preston. And, then our downtown traffic was rerouted with the help of highways and byways. We can never go back in time and recreate what once was the business landscape of yesteryear. With that said, we need to strive for authenticity. Every community is taking a gamble on what they believe will be the right recipe for success. In some cases it is by design and in other cases it is a matter of luck. Entrepreneurs can fall into our laps. Or, we can attempt to jumpstart opportunities that may never bear fruit. It begs the question: who is responsible for making our downtown communities thrive? And, here’s my response to that question. Collectively, all of us are respon-

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sible. It’s not up to one individual or a single organization. It’s not the local chamber of commerce or commercial club. Local business membership organizations such as a chamber of commerce or commercial club bring the businesses together to help promote the business community and connect with local residents along with tourists through special events and marketing opportunities. And, it’s not the Economic Development Authority (EDA). The EDA works with businesses applying for qualifying funds related to business sustainability or growth. Usually, these funds are dedicated to tangible hard asset investments such as buildings or equipment. The EDA and the chamber of commerce (or commercial club) serve very different purposes, but their efforts may intersect at some point. So, what is the key to making our downtown business communities thrive? We need a few contingent ingredients: 1) Someone with the confidence, knowledge, and experience in a particular industry; 2) Someone willing to take a risk; and 3) Someone with the financial means. There is one important and final ingredient that you can contribute to this recipe for success. Shop local. Support your local merchants. When you spend money with a local business, it actually means something to the local business owner. Customers are not just a number. You are the lifeblood of our local economy. You’ve probably seen an ad in the Fillmore County Journal that says the following: “When you buy from a mom and pop business, you are not helping a CEO buy a third vacation home. You are helping a little girl get dance lessons, a little boy get his team jersey, a mom or dad put food on the table, a family pay a mortgage, or a student pay for college. Our customers are our shareholders and they are the ones we strive to make happy. Thank you for supporting small businesses.” Please think about this message as you choose who you are going to support over the holidays.

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Kudos to the Monster Bash By Annalise Shupe The Monster Bash Haunted House has helped me immensely in many aspects of my life. Primarily, it funded the last Fillmore Central Music Department trip I went on as I’m an active memAnnalise Shupe ber in both the choir and band at FCHS. The last trip was in 2016 to St. Louis, Mo., I am also going on the 2018 trip to Los Angeles, Calif. Without the Monster Bash it would have been a struggle for my family to fund both myself and my siblings to go on these trips. I am also a huge theatre geek. I participate in both competitive One Act and Spring Play and Musical at FCHS. Acting in the Monster Bash haunted house furthers my acting skills quite a bit. It allows me to practice different kinds of acting, especially improvisation. When you are put in a circumstance that your audience can respond and interact with you as an actor, it really tests your abilities. Working in the Monster Bash haunted house gives me a challenge, and I love it. My family and I have been active in the Monster Bash haunted house since it was created six years ago. We have contributed with both the building and decorating of the haunted

house along with acting in the haunted house each year. The past two years I have had more substantial acting roles in the haunted house. Last year my family ran the lounge in the haunted hotel, Hotel of Horrors, and I was the waitress. This year I was the court jester in the haunted castle, Sinister Stronghold, greeting each guest as I was the first person they saw. I absolutely loved each role that I played the past two years and I am grateful for the opportunity I was given to work in these positions. The Monster Bash haunted house had its most successful year in its history this year. The haunted house broke a customer record and a profit record. This year more than 1,500 people went through the haunted house, helping create a recordbreaking profit of $17,000. It overjoys me that the Monster Bash did well this year for the mere fact that it will be able to help so many families with sending their children on amazing trips; trips that will further the individual’s life experiences. On top of trips, money will also be put straight into the departments to help fund their needs. Another great accomplishment of the Monster Bash haunted house was being ranked the fourth best haunted house in Minnesota by www. minnesotahauntedhouses.com last year. The rankings are not yet determined for this year. The

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three haunted houses that beat the Monster Bash are based out of the Twin Cities and the actors are professionals in these facilities. Monster Bash Inc. was created October 25, 2016, and celebrated its one-year birthday a few weeks ago. Monster Bash Inc. was created to help manage the charitable aspects of the Monster Bash haunted house and is planning to run many more events than just the annual haunted house. These events will be held to raise even more money for the art departments at Fillmore Central High School. One possible event is an escape room that would open sometime in 2018. There are so many wonderful people who work hard throughout the year to help the students in our community through the Monster Bash. The main contributor to this is Jay Masters, the true mastermind behind the Monster Bash haunted house. I couldn’t thank him enough for the work he does that supports students like myself. People like Jay use their abilities to impact people’s lives in a positive way, and that’s what makes the world a better place. Even though my years of working in the Monster Bash haunted house may be over, I’m excited for its future. I’m especially excited to come back over the years and support the Monster Bash, helping out students that are in the same boat I am in now. Annalise Shupe is a student at Fillmore Central High School. She is one of seven area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its 19th year. ny Street North, Preston • Monday, November 20, 2017, 1-3 p.m., Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Suite 2, Preston. For radon testing and mitigatin information call FCPH at (507) 765-3898. privacy laws. You do NOT need anyone’s consent to receive services by Semcac Clinic. Services are non-judgmental, affordable, confidential and professional. All medical services are performed by a clinician. Visit www.semcac.org/semcacclinic/ for more information about Semcac Clinic. Follow @ Semcac and Like Semcac and Semcac Clinic on social media.

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landscape, they are capable of spreading disease.” “One of the biggest changes for hunters in this area will be handling carcasses,” said the DNR. “The goal is to maximize the number of hunter-harvested samples but remain flexible enough such that deer sampling and carcass restrictions are not overly burdensome. Achieving these goals will mean sampling stations will have to be consolidated and hunters may need to travel farther to get their deer sampled.” The archery season opened September 16 and runs through December 31. Antlerless-only and youth deer hunts took place October 19-22 and were also subject to testing and movement rules. The DNR was unable to provide a comment on whether or not positive test results had occurred in this time. Hunters were instructed to field dress the deer and register the deer as normal, being cautioned to properly dispose of carcass remains, keeping them away from scavengers until test negative results are confirmed. A dumpster was designated at the DNR forestry office in Preston for remains disposal. The DNR stipulates that the site is not to be used for deer processing. Following registration, hunters are required to submit the head from all adult deer for lymph node testing and cape the deer if it is to be mounted. The DNR is working closely

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the brains of infected animals resulting in emaciation, abnormal behavior, loss of bodily functions and death,” says the DNR. “Observable behavioral symptoms may include noticeable and progressive weight loss, excessive salivation, and the animal holding its head in a lowered position with drooping ears.” Environmental contamination is a DNR concern, prompting the ban on carcass movement. “The CWD prion stays viable for a very, very long time. Research has also shown that animals pick up the disease while feeding near infected carcasses. Thus, we try and remove positive deer from the landscape,” says Cornicelli. “It’s not like a virus or bacteria that can be deactivated with heat (or cold depending on pathogen). Prions aren’t deactivated that way so when they are on the

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Preston approves Bunge development agreement Peterson passes utility sion of the property triggered Fund. Solberg said there really assessments By Karen Reisner At the November 6 Preston the ability for the city to get are many unknowns, that is the City Council meeting the final language for a development agreement for the North Street Project was approved unanimously. The agreement with Andrew Bunge, Bunge Construction, Inc., requires Bunge to purchase the property owned by Jerome McCallson. There is a purchase agreement with McCallson and it can be executed with the approval of the development agreement. Bunge is required to raze existing structures on the McCallson property and haul to a landfill before July 1, 2018. Bunge said, if the weather permits, he hopes to have those structures removed later this fall. Bunge agrees to construct a two unit townhouse on the property prior to July 2023. Bunge will purchase city owned property in the project area for $1 and agrees to build a minimum of four housing units, each a minimum of 950 square feet, by July 2023. Bunge said he intends to build a minimum of six units total. The units will be built on a slab, no basements. He wants the freedom to build first where he has interest from a customer. The property from the city will go on the property tax rolls next year. Bunge will be responsible for maintenance of the property (mowing grass) during the development period. Britton Assessment Hearing A public hearing was held on the deferred assessment for the Twenty-14 project on a parcel now owned by Neil and Linda Britton. The assessment on the parcel is $9,516.83. The parcel was sold to the couple in December 2015. The empty lot was subdivided off property owned by Robert and Sandy Benson. City Administrator Joe Hoffman explained that the divi-

the assessment. The assessment normally would have been due upon sale of the property, but Britton requested prior to the sale to allow the assessment to be paid over 15 years. This was approved at the time by the council. The assessment was not on the 2017 property tax statement. Britton brought this to the city’s attention. The county asked that the property be reassessed to allow the payments over 15 years. The property benefits from the reconstruction of Matthew St. and a new water main. The couple was not present for the hearing. After considerable discussion, a motion was made to adopt a resolution adopting the assessment roll for the Twenty-14 street and utility improvements which will allow the special assessment on the Britton property to be paid in equal installments over a period of 15 years. The interest rate will be 3.76% and will be added on the entire assessment as of the date of this resolution. The resolution was approved with councilmen Robert Maust and David Collett abstaining. Maust explained he was opposed to the terms set forth in the resolution. He felt interest should begin accruing from the point of sale of the property. Other business in brief • Dean Solberg, chairman of the Preston Dairy and Farm Association Board, was present to discuss the purchase of the former location of Dairy and Farm (304 Fillmore St. E). The D & F board has requested an increase in the purchase price from $100,000 to $115,000. The increase was do to cleanup expenses and an uncertainty as to how much will be reimbursed by the state Agricultural

problem. Mayor Kurt Reicks felt they need more information. D & F may get reimbursed up to 80 or 90% of their expenses for clean-up, but there is no guarantee. Solberg said it is getting to be a pretty big burden. He maintained, “Until we get a clean bill of health on the whole project, we won’t know.” Hoffman said we won’t do anything until we get the “no association” letter from the state Department of Agriculture. The letter may come by the end of November. The city expects to pay $1,000 for the production of the letter. The issue was tabled and will likely be addressed again at the December 4 meeting. • A variance was approved for Jon and Jenni Whitney (Spring St. NW). They plan to remove an existing single car attached garage and build a two car garage with access to Franklin St. The variance allows for a 19-foot setback from the street (20 foot required) and a 10-foot alley setback (20 foot required). The Planning Commission recommended approval following a public hearing. Councilwoman Holly Zuck commented that the arrangement will actually make it easier for snow removal. A motion approving a new driveway approach on Franklin St. was also approved. • The updated Fillmore County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan was adopted. This allows the city to remain eligible for FEMA reimbursements for damages from natural disasters. It can also get access to funds for mitigation activities, like the removal of homes from the floodplain. • A quarter page volunteer thank-you add was approved at a cost of $152. • The second meeting in November is tentatively set for November 27.

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By Kirsten Zoellner After months of efforts to get past due utility balances paid, the City of Peterson has certified the past due balances to the county for addition to property tax rolls. The problem has been an ongoing source of frustration for the city. In October 2016, the council voted in favor of assessing of delinquent utility bills to property taxes at a rate of 4%. Last November, the council approved a policy update that included that any bill not paid by or before the date indicated would be subject to a late fee of 1% of the past due balance. Additional details approved in the policy stated that overdue bills to renters were ultimately payable by the property owner. When the city began discussing the process again this past August, 21 properties had received notification letters citing the delinquency. Past due balances were $8,686.25. By the September 13 council meeting, 14 parcels remained past due with the collective amount increasing to $10,139. Last month, new data indicated 18 parcels past due. The amount due had soared to $14,635. Mayor Tim Hallum expressed frustration regarding the lack of progress on payments. “This is our second year of doing this. It doesn’t really look like it’s helped,” said Hallum. “We’ve talked about going back to doing disconnects. Moving forward, we’re going to have to look at spring disconnects, because this is out of control,” he said at the time. At the November 8 council meeting, Clerk Chris Grindland presented some good news to the council. “We made pretty good headway on people paying their bills,” said Grinland. Only nine parcels were presented for certification to the county. The total past due was $7,749.97. Four properties were over the $1,000 mark. One property owner, a rental site, acknowledged responsibility for a balance left by a renter and indicated payment would be made, but questioned whether or not incremental payments could be made. At this time, the city policy does not allow for a payment schedule, only lump sum and assessment payments. The parcels each had a $50 administrative fee applied to their past due balances for the legwork done by the city mailing notices, certified letters, and compiling the paperwork for the county. The total amount certified to the county was $8,869.99. In other news, the city con-

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tinues to review utility rates for 2018. In October, the Rushford-Peterson School District sought a disconnect from utilities at the former R-P Middle School in Peterson, compounding the utility issue for the city. In a letter to the city, Superintendent Chuck Ehler acknowledged the lack of communication with the city regarding the utilities since the district vacated the premises June 5. The site’s water and sewer utilities were disconnected last month. Study of the situation indicates that while the city’s water system is performing without the school building, the sewer rates will need to be raised from $47 to $49 a month on all other properties to cover the loss. This increase will add $2,400 to the sewer fund annually. Another option discussed is taking a percentage of city campground profits and adding it to the fund to further offset costs. Ten sewage lines and a restroom are utilized at the campground for five months each year. The city is also gearing up for finalization of the 2018 budget. Clerk Grindland indicated that the budget can maintained without an increase. However, it doesn’t set aside additional funds for street projects, which has been an ongoing goal of the council. Currently, $11,000 is set aside in the 2018 budget for streets, but it was suggested the city proceed with a 3% increase in the levy. Doing so will add an additional $2,468 to street improvement funds. The city has both Park and River Street improvements in its sights. The remainder of the budget remains the same with no increases. After the next city audit, the council has suggested having financial consultant Mike Bubany, of David Drown Associates, come in and do an analysis of funds and project financing for the city. In a closed meeting session, the council conducted employee reviews. Included in the review were Clerk Grindland, Public Works Director Rick Lee, and part-time employee Pete Erickson. Upon reopening of the regular meeting, a summary indicated that there were no changes in wages or benefits for employees. The clerk’s hours had been increased from 20 to 25 hours per week after review of logged time indicated an average of 25-27 hours a week. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Wednesday, December 13, at 6 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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Rushford Village signs off on landowner request By Kirsten Zoellner At the Tuesday, November 7 council meeting, City Clerk Mary Miner presented a property owner petition from Dan and Mary Jo Grimsrud. The item was added to the agenda. The petition is seeking detachment from the City of Rushford of two parcels equaling 10.99 acres. The parcels have two buildings and as stated in the petition documents are rural in character and are not currently developed for urban residential, commercial, or industrial purposes. The petitioners state that the detachment is being sought because it is more suitable to a rural development plan. According to the document, the Grimsruds previously petitioned the

City of Rushford to dedicate a portion of the property as a public road, to allow development, but that the request was denied. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This has been talked about for some time,â&#x20AC;? said Mayor Gordon Johnson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s their position that they have no access to the property unless it becomes part of the Village.â&#x20AC;? There was some confusion from the council on whether or not the Grimsruds were the only petitioners. Four other residents are listed in the petition: Doug and Marie Botcher and Travis and Natasha Link. It was later determined the additional parties were noted as adjacent property owners. Johnson also noted that the Links purchased the Grim-

srudâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former home, which is in the Village. City Attorney Tom Manion noted that the petition may move forward to the state if one of the affected municipalities passes a resolutions signing off on the petition. Johnson futher added that by signing, the Village is merely showing support. The petition resolution was approved by a unanimous vote by Councilors Mike Ebner, Dennis Overland, and Mayor Johnson. Councilors Chad Rasmussen and Chad Smith were present for the meeting, but were called out on a fire call just minutes into the meeting. In other news, the city has approved a Community and Economic Development Asso-

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ciates contract. The extent of the contract is to assist the Village with its Economic Development Authority. The contract is not to exceed $12,339 and may be edited or stopped provided the city gives 30 daysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; notice. It will provide for eight hours of work, every other week. The city has money in the current budget for the contract and the council has suggested adding more for 2018. The contract start date is January 1. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been more reactive than proactive,â&#x20AC;? said Overland regarding the current status of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s EDA. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have expertise in the area and time we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have.â&#x20AC;? CEDA may also assist the city with housing and business needs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a comprehensive plan. It gives us a baseline to go from. They have expertise they can bring to the table,â&#x20AC;? added Overland.

The council held a public hearing regarding the proposed installation of a solar panel array at the property of Lee and Ione Loerch. The proposed system is 18.2 kw, nearly triple what is currently approved by city zoning. Current city zoning requirements were designed with suburban areas in mind, but the Loerch property is rural and far outside the constraints of a more populated area. With no public comment at the hearing, the council approved the matter unanimously. Loerch thanked the council and recommend the Planning and Zoning Commission review the current guidelines. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Tuesday, November 21, at 7 p.m., at the Village Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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Obituaries Dean Kruegel Dean L. Kruegel, age 90, died on Saturday, November 4 at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester of chronic kidney disease. Born on March 9, 1927, to Hubert A. Kruegel and Stella H a r u m Dean Kruegel Kruegel, he attended primary school in rural Carimona, Minn., and graduated from Preston High School in 1945. He served in the U.S. Army from June 1945 to February 1947, and spent a year with the 88th Division in Italy, attaining the rank of sergeant. He worked at Bach Music and Appliance in Rochester, Minn., from 1947-1950. On November 6, 1948, he married Marcelene Adair Kidd in Rochester. He received a BS in education from the University of Minnesota in June 1954 and taught history and social studies at Waseca High School in Waseca, Minn., from 1954-1959. In 1959, he and his family moved to Rochester, where he taught history and social studies at Central High School and Kellogg Junior High until his retirement in 1986. He received his master’s in history in 1968 from Mankato State University. He also worked parttime for Aldeen’s Men’s Wear in Rochester. While in Rochester, he served on various church boards and as congregation president at Zumbro Lutheran Church. He was a member of the Rochester Junior Chamber of Commerce, serving on the Miss Rochester Pageant committee. He was also on the Samaritan Bethany Board of Directors for 11 years and a member of the Rochester BPOE. After moving full-time to their home on Balsam Lake near Birchwood, Wis., in 1988, he served on the Trinity Lutheran Church council. He and Marcy spent winters at their home in Sun City, Ariz., where he served as an assisting minister at Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church. In November 2015, he moved to an independent apartment at Shorewood Senior Campus in Rochester. He was a lifetime member of NEA, MEA, and BPOE, Rice

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Lake, Wis. He is survived by three children: Kathy (Jim) Buzza, Sandy (Fred) Rios, and John (Jody) Kruegel; six grandsons: Aaron (Crystal) Buzza, Colin Buzza, Marco (Allison) Rios, Alex Rios, Jacob (Jennifer) Kruegel, and Joseph Kruegel; as well as two great-granddaughters, Avery and Abigail Buzza, and one greatgrandson, Mason Rios. Memorial service will be Saturday, November 18 at 11 a.m. at Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Homes, Rochester, with visitation from 10-11 a.m. Inurnment will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Rochester, Minn. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Samaritan Bethany, Inc., 24 8th St. NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901. The family is assisted by Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home 5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, Minn. 55901, www.ranfranzandvinefh.com. Della Lund Della Lund, age 76, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away November 7, 2017, at her home. Funeral service for Della Lund was held 11 a.m. Friday, November 10, 2017, at Our Savior’s L u t h e r a n Della Lund Church in Spring Valley, with Rev. Mark Van House officiating. Burial took place at Our Savior’s Cemetery. Visitation was held 5-8 p.m. Thursday, November 9, 2017, at Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and continued one hour prior to the service at the church. Della Ione Kvall was born on September 30, 1941, in Grand Meadow, Minn., to Hulbert S. and Octavia Marcella (Ostgard) Kvall. She attended and graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1960. On June 12, 1960, she was united in marriage to Gary Lund at Assembly of God Church in Spring Valley, Minn. Della worked at Telex Communications in Spring Valley for 10 years, Don’s IGA, and Reed’s Apple Orchard. She loved volunteering at the school in Spring Valley. She was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother, always making sure she was active in everyone’s life; her family was

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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her pride and joy. Della sold poppies for the American Legion and loved going out for breakfast with her girlfriends. She loved making cards, doing puzzles and bird watching. Della is survived by her husband Gary of Spring Valley, children: Sherry (Brad) Peterson of Wykoff, Minn., Kevin (Missy) Lund of Spring Valley, and Shawn (Adam) Hamilton of Preston, Minn.; six grandchildren: Paige Lund, Angella (Jeremiah) Evers, Axl Erie, Devin Lund, Tayler Lund, and Sheyenne Hamilton; one greatgrandchild, MaKinzleigh Evers; and brother James (Anita) Kvall of Stewartville, Minn. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Stanley. Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com. Doris L. Henderson Funeral services for Doris L. Henderson was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 08, 2017, at Faith United Met hodist Church in Spring Valley, with Pastor Deanna Wo o d w a rd off iciatDoris L. ing. Burial Henderson took place in the Spring Valley Cemetery. Visitation was from 12:30 until time of service at the church on Wednesday. Doris Lorraine Henderson, age 87, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Friday November 3, 2017, at Spring Valley Senior Living. She was born April 22, 1930, in rural Spring Valley, to Edward and Wanda (Englehart) Brandt. She attended Spring Valley area schools and on March 20, 1947, was united in marriage to Carroll Henderson at the home of her parents near Spring Valley. After their marriage they lived on a farm near Grand Meadow for a short time and later moved to the Greenleafton area. In 1957 they purchased a motel in Spring Valley and later farmed near Spring Valley for many years. Doris resided on their farm until moving into Spring Valley in 2015. Doris was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley for many years. She liked to travel, take bus trips, fish, do crafts and play cards. Doris also enjoyed spending many winters with her husband at their home in Florida. She is survived by her children, Phyllis (Dan) Maloney of Rochester and David Henderson of Spring Valley, a daughter-in-law, Connie Henderson of Rochester, Minn.; three grandchildren: Scott (Nancy) Maloney of Rochester, Michelle Maloney of St. Paul, and Jennifer Henderson of Aberdeen, S. Dak.; and greatgrandchildren Olivia Grace, Natalie Ann, and Jacob Michael. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Carroll Henderson in May 2015, one son, Rodney; and three siblings: Donald, Deloris and Roy. Condolences may be left at http:// www.hindtfuneralhomes.com/.

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. Marian Nordgaard Marian Nordgaard, 94, of rural Peterson, Minn., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov e m b e r 4, 2017, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, Minn. M a r ian was Marian born June Nordgaard 6, 1923, on a farm north of Peterson, to Nels and Inger (Quamen) Larson. She married Melvin Nordgaard on February 15, 1941, in Decorah, Iowa. They celebrated more than 48 years of marriage, farming together in Arendahl Township. She continued living on the farm until 2011, moving to Good Shepherd Senior Apartments in Rushford, and in April 2012 to the Good Shepherd Nursing Home. The funeral was held 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at North Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Lanesboro, with visitation at the church starting at 10 a.m. Burial took place in the church cemetery. Marian had a generous, caring, and fun personality and her highest calling and passion was caring for her family, friends, and animals. She lovingly cared for her husband through his progression of Alzheimer’s. She also worked as a home care aide in Fillmore County for several years, enabling many elderly to stay in the comfort of their homes. Marian was at peace and felt blessed to live such a long life. She loved her family, friends, and animals very much. She will be remembered for her kindness and patience and will be deeply missed by all who were privileged to know her. Survivors include two daughters, Dianne (Lester) Dunn of Lanesboro, Barbara (James) Snackenberg of New Prague; and one son, Ardell (Joanne Stebbins) of Lanesboro. Also five grandchildren: Nancy Johns of Lanesboro, Bradley Johns of Rochester, Krista (Ryan) Bauers of Duluth, Adam (Jennifer) Nordgaard of Taylor, Wis., Vanessa (Nick) Trim of Holmen, Wis.; and eight great-grandchildren. She’s also survived by sisters Alice (Darold) Sievers of Rushford, Gladys Mrachek of Winona, and Arlene Grimes of Peterson. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Melvin in 1989, infant daughter Jeanette, son Glenn in 2013, brother Norman Larson, and brothers-in-law Eddie Mrachek and Robert Grimes.

Johnson-Riley Funeral Home of Lanesboro assisted the family with arrangements. To share a condolence with the family please visit rileyfuneralhomes. com. Keith E. Krogstad Keith E. Krogstad, 84, of Preston, died on November 6, 2017, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. Visitation was held at Christ Lutheran Chu rc h in Preston, Minn., on Friday, Keith Krogstad November 10 from 9:30-11 a.m., with an 11 a.m. service following. Pastor Dan Bredberg officiated. Burial took place at Crown Hill Cemetery. Keith was born in Carimona Township on September 7, 1933, to Gerhard and Anna (Ramaker) Krogstad. He graduated from Preston High School, where he was a member of the champion football team. On September 5, 1952, Keith was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Shirley Barnes, in Preston. He was enlisted in the United States Army from December 1951 to December 1953, stationed in Colorado and Wisconsin. Keith spent his life working on the farm in Carimona Township, and he resided there all his life except for nine years when he resided in Rochester, Minn. He enjoyed spending his spare time hunting, fishing, playing cards, and traveling. Keith is survived by his daughter, Janet (Mike) Erdman of Lakeville, Minn.; three grandchildren: Katie (Nick) Kaiser of Minnetonka, Minn., Faith (Joel) Krogstad of St. Paul, Minn., and Eli Erdman of Minneapolis, Minn., and three great-grandchildren: Sula Krogstad, Espen Krogstad, and Miles Kaiser. Keith was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Shirley (Barnes) Krogstad on June 15, 2016, a daughter, Patty Krogstad on October 18, 1975, and a half-brother Arnold Kruegel on April 21, 1994. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Gillette Children’s Foundation at 200 University Ave E St. Paul, Minn. 55101 or to Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, Minn. Online condolences may be left at www.hindthudekfuneralhomes.com. See OBITUARIES Page 11 

Thanksgiving dinner Greenleafton Reformed Church is hosting a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, November 23 at noon for those who are alone or otherwise would have no place to go on that day. People are invited to bring a non-perishable food item for the Fillmore County Food Shelf. For further information, please contact greenleaftonrc@gmail.com.

Share your thoughts at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com Through Amish tours she made a lot of friends amongst the Amish Continued from Page 10 community. Marlene Fishbaugher Marlene is survived by three Marlene Ruth Fishbaugher, children: Douglas (special friend, age 87, of Harmony, Minn., died Edie) Fishbaugher of Randolph, Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at Wis., Donald (special friend, the GundersKarla) Fishbaugher of Preston, en Harmony Minn., and Debra (Jeff) Finley Care Center. of Chatfield, Minn.; eight grandFuneral serchildren: Heath (Janelle) Fishvices were baugher, Holly (David) Blongia, held 11 a.m., Heidi (Michael) Blongia, TimoMond ay, thy (Aurie) Finley, Josh (friend November Alice) Finley, Christopher Finley, 6, 2017, at Melissa (fiancé Joshua) Finley, Marlene the United and Madison Fishbaugher, along M e t h o d i s t Fishbaugher with many great-grandchildren Church in Harmony, with inter- and one great-great-grandchild ment following in Prairie Queen on the way. She was preceded Cemetery, rural Preston. Friends in death by her husband Harvey, called from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, a daughter, Doris; a daughterNovember 5, at the Lindstrom in-law, Suzie; and two brothers, Funeral Home in Harmony and Arden and Frederick. on Monday from 10 a.m. until time of services at the church. Robert Jones Marlene was born October 3, Robert Jones, age 90, of Spring 1930, in Cresco, Iowa, to Selmer Valley, Minn., passed away and Ruth (Weyrauch) Jacob- November 4, 2017, at St. Marys son. She graduated from Preston in Rochester, High School in 1948 and in 1952 Minn. received a degree in English from F u n e r a l Hamline University in St. Paul. s e r v i c e She taught English the following for Robert school year, 1952–1953. Jones was Marlene married Harvey Carl held 11 a.m. Fishbaugher on April 19, 1953, at Wednesday, Greenfield Lutheran Church in N o v e m b e r Robert Jones Harmony. Together they farmed 8, 2017, at the Fishbaugher family farm in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Bristol Center and on her own she Spring Valley. Burial took place worked at the meat locker. Mar- at Our Savior’s Cemetery. Visilene was active in the Church of tation was held 4-7 p.m. Tuesthe Brethren as a Sunday School day, November 7, 2017 at Hindt teacher, served on the church Funeral Home in Spring Valley board, and as a deacon. Marlene and continued one hour prior to was an asset to the community the service at the church. with the volunteer work she did Robert LeeRoy Jones was at the nursing home, historical born on January 23, 1927, in center, and Meals on Wheels. Wann, Okla., the son of Jeffer-

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Monday, November 13, 2017 son and Augusta (Kiehne) Jones. On October 16, 1954, he was united in marriage to Rhoda Ann Thompson in San Francisco, Calif. Bob was a hard worker, owning two businesses in Spring Valley — Valley Furniture for seven years and the hardware store for 40 years. He would even have his doors unlocked after business hours in case anyone needed his help. There wasn’t anything that Bob couldn’t fix with a little bit of JB Weld or Shoe Goo. He loved to downhill ski and ice skate and was part of the Berkley Ice Skating club for many years. Bob loved going for drives, whether it be on his motorcycle or his snowmobile that he would take out with family friends. He loved to be outside fishing, taking trips to the lakes with family or just doing yardwork around the house. Bob was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and was also a member of the Antique Car Club with his restored 1928 Model A car. He was an amazing father and grandfather, always willing to teach his family things or to lend a hand to calm any baby. Robert is survived by his wife Rhoda of Spring Valley, children: Kerry (Steve) Willger of Manhattan, Mont., Debra (Brian) Justin of Dover, Minn., Robert (Lori) Jones Jr. of Spring Valley, Minn., and Todd (Jill) Jones of Spring Valley, Minn.; 12 grandchildren: Lester, Ryan, April, Kasey, Morgan, Sara, Jared, Robert “BJ”, Courtney, Brianna, Max, and Cassie; eight great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and eight siblings. In the words of Bob Jones... I thank ya now. - Thanks again for your great work. Condolences may be left at www.hindthudekfuneralhomes. com. Allen Tesmer Allen Tesmer, 96, of Lime Springs, Iowa, died on November 8, 2017, at Evans Memorial Home in Cresco, Iowa. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 13, 2017, at Lime Springs United Method-

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ist Church in Lime Springs, Iowa, with Pastor Paula Hemann officiating. Visitation will be held 3-6 p.m. Sunday, November 12, at Lime Springs U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t Allen Tesmer Church. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the time of service Monday at the church. Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home Cresco is assisting the family. Allen Tesmer was born April 15, 1921, in Millville, Minn., to Ernest and Louisa (Krueger) Tesmer; he was the sixth of 12 children. He spent eight years going to a one room country school, near the home farm. Allen attended two years of high school in Millville. He helped on the family farm, along with working for area farmers until entering the service. On September 1, 1942, he entered active duty at Fort Snelling, Minn., where he left for Fort Lawton, Wash. He learned close order drill at Fort Lawton for one week. From Fort Lawton he was transferred to Midland Canadian Camp near Prince Rupert, British Columbia for basic training. Four months was spent with the 228th Military Police Company. The next two years were spent as a wrecker driver, the remainder of time in the service was spent as a messenger courier between Prince Rupert, BC and Port Edward, BC. When World War II ended, Allen was home on recuperation leave. He spent the next two months in striking force in Aberdeen, Md. He was discharged at Fort George Mead, Md., on October 26, 1945. In April 1946, Allen purchased a truck, hauled cream for the Lake City Creamery, and then moved to Rochester, Minn., where he and his brother Larry hauled milk for Rochester Dairy. On February 14, 1949, Allen was united in marriage to Arlene McNee. In August 1950, Allen and Arlene purchased a farm in Fillmore County, Minn., where they had a dairy farm. When arthritis was too much for Allen, he sold the dairy herd and built

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a large hog operation, which he ran for many years. Allen attended four years of Agriculture School in Spring Valley, Minn. He was baptized and confirmed at Saetersdal Lutheran Church in 1954. Arlene passed away in March 7, 1984. On October 11, 1986, Allen was united in marriage to Deloris Dawson at the Little Brown Church. Allen and Deloris loved spending the winter months in the south and southwest; he drove in all 50 states. He was delighted to reach the mountain tops and explore each set of mountains he could get to. He also enjoyed the Gulf Coast and loved to walk along any beach he was near. Allen enjoyed watching nature and the crops growing to be harvested in the fall. He loved taking the car out for a drive and going out to eat. Allen is survived by his wife Deloris; children: James Tesmer of Rochester, Minn., Kathy Tesmer of Harmony, Minn., Joy (Robert) Baker of Minnetonka, Minn., and Gene (Diane) Tesmer of Knob Noster, Mo.; step children: Paulette Smith of New Braunfels, Tex., Samuel (Pat) Carter of Cadiz, Ky., and Brad (Judy) Carter of Hopkinsville, Ky.; 12 grandchildren: Jeremy, Michael, Wendy, Jennifer, Mark, Karin, Sarah, Gordon, Danielle, Chelsea, Kim, and Adam; two step grandchildren: Shanna and Jamie, 14 great-grandchildren: Olivia, Gavin, Izayah, Brackston, Morgan, Kathryn, Cooper, Harper, Lucas, Logan, Evelyn, Chris, Sydney, and Alex; four step great-grandchildren: Nolen, Blair, Camilla, and Carter; three brothers: Lawrence Tesmer of Elgin, Minn., Edward (Lorraine) Tesmer of Millville, and Louis (DeLoris) Tesmer: a sister, Wanda Otteson of Red Wing, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his late wife Arlene (1984), his parents, daughter Julie Tesmer (1954), son Jerrold (2015), a grandson, and seven siblings: Alfred, Carl (Joyce), Walter (Renata), George (Caroline), Ernest (Margorie), Russell (Rita), and Hazel, brother-in-law Richard Otteson.

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Mabel fire department awarded increase on solid policies to ensure By Annie Lewis Mabelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fire Chief, Orel thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consistency with attenTollefson, addressed the city dance at meetings and pension council again regarding a pay compensation. increase for his firefighters. Prior to the council meeting, Tollefson said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I was the Economic Development here at last monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting, it Authority (EDA) met to disseemed somewhat combative. cuss the status of constructing It bothered me when Mayor a daycare center in Mabel. At Westby said that he had heard a special meeting last month, if we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get a raise, my guys the EDA recommended to the were going to quit. Well, that city council that a bid from just isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t true. I asked my fire Caledonia Lumber be condepartment and no one said sidered to build the childcare center. The council wanted to that. Someone is lying.â&#x20AC;? At the October council meet- move forward with this recing, Tollefson had asked the ommendation, but had several city for a $10 an hour raise concerns about not having a for his 20-member volunteer spec book and final plans from fire department, bringing the the architect. Without these, hourly wage to $20 an hour potential contractors didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bid for fire runs. Tollefson said that on the project because they they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect to get the didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel comfortable bidding $20, but thought they deserved without having a spec book. something. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not hold- Only two bids were received ing a gun to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head and both were higher than and demanding that much and anticipated, with Caledonia none of my guys will walk if we Lumber at $396,125 and Augedonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get a raise. We went for dahl Construction & Cabinetry the brass ring by asking for $20 at $460,111. According to the to see what would happen. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m EDA and city, the maximum not sure where the mayor got construction costs should be the idea that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d leave, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $350,000 or less to make it not true. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not in it for the feasible. Mayor Westby said the cost money.â&#x20AC;? Tollefson continued to say of a spec book and final plans that Mayor Westby and he donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t from the current architect was always agree on everything, but nearly $30,000 and seemed they both are looking out for too much to invest upfront. turned whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for Tollefâ&#x20AC;˘ He H Hel Help ebest lp sstudents lp tude tud tu dthis ent nts tscity. build builild buil bu d reading read adi din inThe ing g orcouncil m math ath at th sk skil skills kilillls ls it back to the EDA who will attempt sonâ&#x20AC;˘said his department would Serve 5+ hours, every school day (Nov. - June) be grateful for any kind of to obtain a spec book and â&#x20AC;˘ Get The tuition student loanfinal help for at yourself, plans a reasonable cost. increase. chieforencouraged your child or grandchild the council to come to their Kirsten Wyffels, EDA Presithatinsurance they will work meetings/trainings to get a receive bet- dent, â&#x20AC;˘ Full-time positions free said health ter understanding of what they hard in finding a solution to keep the project moving fordo.Learn more and apply at: readingandmath.net Mayor Jim Westby asked ward. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There may have been Tollefson why billing for fire a miscommunication that the runs has not been done. West- city council didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want the by said that he billed for fire daycare center. That is not true. runs when he was chief and it The city wants it. It will be a brought in revenue from insur- good thing for young families, ance claims. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you want me to job creation and our tax base.â&#x20AC;? bill, show me how,â&#x20AC;? Tollefson Public Works Director, Bob said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m supposed to do Mierau, reported that Horithis, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do it. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take the heat zontal Boring finished work if I dropped the ball.â&#x20AC;? After on the culvert drainage project discussion of what to charge per for Melby Drive. The council run and how this can be done, approved to pay them $37,983. Karen Larson, City Clerk, The plans to move forward on offered to help the fire depart- installing a sewer main through city park were approved by ment with billing. Council Member Gary the State. The project will be Morken made a motion to give done by the city and begin this the fire department a $1 an spring. hour increase starting in Janu- The next City of Mabel ary. The motion was passed. Council meeting will be held The Mayor suggested the fire at City Hall on Wednesday, department work with the city December 13 at 7 p.m.

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Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips! Kellyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Benefit to be held on November 18. MiEnergy recently made known of the raising of their rates by a near 50% from $6.60 to $10 per light. Considering Cantonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 41 street lights, some additional $1,672.80 was calculated for needs of being added to the budget. As part of the increase, the cooperative plans on updating to LED lights as the others burn out. The presence of and potential courses of actions relating to Jeff Torgersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outstanding fire bill from 2016 totaling $2,375 was discussed. As Torgerson has been made aware that if he does not pay it the cost will be added to his taxes, the council, taking up City Clerk Lolly Melanderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposition, agreed to send out one more letter notifying of the situation and giving the individual until

new brake system. However, with businesses specializing on this matter busy with combines at this time, Nordsving suggested that the matter be set aside until spring, rationalizing that he is â&#x20AC;&#x153;pretty sure it can make it another winter.â&#x20AC;? On the subject of keyless locks for the current doors of the fire department building, Nordsving provided hope by declaring that he simply just ordered one after checking into Rogerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lock and Key out of Decorah and discovering that they do not deal with such. The lock has a three-year battery life and supplementary deadbolt option for the mere price of $130. However, before ordering any more, Nordsving offered that he felt it best to â&#x20AC;&#x153;make sure we can figure it out,â&#x20AC;? with a chuckle. Springtime will likewise bring a bit of tidying up of the building, with the doors being sanded and repainted, insulation and resealing being taken care of at th this time as well. Though never hearing back ServiNg 5pm uNtil Sold out from them personally, the counall-you-can-eat â&#x20AC;˘ carry-outs available cil was able to reach TLB Wireless Internet through means of American Legion Post 40 â&#x20AC;˘ Lanesboro, MN another individual. With all 507-467-3440 towers and equipment up, the ordeal should be fully completed by spring. On the topic of Wi-Fi, members also discussed whether or not such was essential in the Town Hall. Considering the apparent problems of continually needing to change the password after the building is rented or not having a password at all, thereby allowing nearby residents to achieve free Wi-Fi, an immediate need was not made evident, with many further justifying that it could always be added on at a later time. An email from attorney Greg Schieber was received regarding the hazardous state of the Scrabeck property. Schieber proposed a buying of the property by the city; however, with the numerous complications associated with this, such as two years of back taxes, expenses for cleaning up the expanse, possible difficulties involving landfill disposal and contamination, and the uncertainty of knowing the total area , , '&%& & , ' %, ) ,& , ) #, ) , of the premises, the entirety of the council agreed that it be !best ' &#+,!# ' &%, ,# & ,%'!! % , to pursue the matter through the

'#, # ) #%, # , , % , &, '#, "' #& #%, courts instead. The matter was tabled, with a final decision to be & , , $ , , made next month. As Nordsving has yet to &, & %, %, *,& ,* # %, # %&,%'!! #, , inspect the chairs and chair ' &%, ) # ,& ,&'# +,!# ' #%, holder offered for"' &+, %, , ) ,! donation by David Terbeest, the topic was & # ' '&,& , * %& , put off until a later date. ( & , # ) #%,# ) , , ! % & , , Requiring attention every five years, the Resolution for Hazard ! +, &% , ,+ # # ' , # ) , !! #&' & % , Mitigation Plan with Fillmore County was again adopted by the city. This agreement makes a town eligible to receive money &' ' ' ' $' !% # $ ' via FEMA should ' a natural disaster occur, otherwise, alter "' !% " ' nate methods of obtaining capiâ&#x20AC;˘ Spring Valley tal would have to be $ $ ' pursued. " "# # $ $ # A liquor license was approved for the Canton American Legion for the purpose of Brian

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November 23 before the charge will be posted on his taxes. The meeting rounded out with Councilmember Randy Gossman inquiring of a means of increasing the retirement budget for the fire department, remarking that the closest to their $425 provision was Ostrander with a much heftier $800. Johnson and Melander attempted to offer explanation, affirming of a certain formula used to determine this. It was also explained that a majority of the communities dishing out more have the ability to do so due to pull tabs. All in all, a request would have to be made from the trustees to the council, in addition to the filling out of paperwork, for even the possibility of such to occur. The next Canton City Council meeting will be held at Canton City Hall on December 13, at 6 p.m.

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Fillmore County Sports Section 1 on Display at Girls Class A C-C Meet By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com It is not a secret that The Trende Section 1 is Report often super powerful in such sports as football and volleyball. Cross country has been the same way this year, Paul Trende on the girl’s

side of things in Class A for sure. The 2017 state meet in Northfield was further evidence. Four Section 1A athletes, Cotter sisters Grace (freshman, #1) and Lauren Ping (7th grader, #3), Z-M/K-W 7th grader Natasha Sortland (#6), and Stewartville sophomore Kailee Malone (#10), came in ranked top ten in state. When the girls 5000-meter race was done on St. Olaf’s campus, 13 athletes from Section 1A finished in the top 57 of a 174-gal race. The small shocker was that #1 Grace Ping, the 2015 state champion

(17:52), who competed elsewhere in 2016, finished third (18:27.5). She battled a quad injury. Sister Lauren Ping (18:19.7) finished second behind repeating state champion, Math and Science Academy freshman Tierney Wolfgram (17:31.6). Wolfgram came in ranked #2 in state and won the 2016 Class A individual title (18:23.6). Morgan Arnold (16th, 19:21.4) and Aubrey Williams (38th, 19:58.2) teamed with the Ping sisters to help Cotter to a second-place team finish (87), by the slimmest of margins behind

1A East Runner-Up Mabel-Canton volleyball. Back row (L to R): Head Coach Lonnie Morken, Assistant Coach Bethany Moen, Emily Carolan, Avery Davis, Maddy Michels, Sarina Stortz, Skye Borcherding, Lexi Thorson, Hannah Snell, Payton Danielson, Assistant Coach Nichelle Guilliaume. Front row (L to R): Kaylor Soiney, Molly Lee, Jordyn Newgard, Savannah Slafter, Dakota Delaney, Lauren Wyffels, Kenidi McCabe. Photo by Paul Trende

girls team state champion Perham (86). Perham was state runner-up last year. Stewartville had Malone (13th, 19:13.6) and Abby Orvis (23rd, 19:33.1) in the top 25, helping the Tigers finish fourth place as a team. Section 1A had the second and fourth place teams at state (of 16). Two other Section 1A girls finished top 11; Lyle/ Pacelli’s Kayla Christopherson (9th, 19:07.5) and Z-M/K-W’s Sortland (11th, 19:11.0). Lake City’s Jacey Majerus (31st), Rochester Area Home School’s Madeline Perry (32nd), PEM’s Madilyn Simon (44th), LFC’s Kaylee Arndt (53rd), and Lake City’s Johannah Clementson (57th) finished in the top 1/3 of the field. The freshman Arndt has moved significantly up the state leaderboard the past three years. She was 173rd (of 175) as 7th grader (24:00.9) running with the LFC team and 137th last year (21:29.0) again running amidst LFC’s team. Her time at state this year (20:10.8) was 20-plus-seconds faster than at Sections (20:33.5). It was Arndt’s third fastest (in competition) time the past two years. She ran 20:03 in taking third at the St. Charles Invite this year and 19:48.7 in taking third at the Dover-Eyota Invite last year. The freshman has finished top ten 13 times the past two seasons. LFC has now represented itself at the state girls meet in four of the last five years. On top of the back-to-back team qualifications in 2015 and 2016, Kiera Olson qualified individually in 2013.

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They used to have an in-season rivalry. Now that both are in the same class, the squads are meeting up yearly in the play-offs. For the third straight season, the 1A East volleyball title came down to #7 Caledonia (1-seed, 22-8) and #10 Mabel-Canton (2-seed, 28-5). Warrior errors helped the Cougars win in 2015. Caledonia was just too powerful in 2016. The 2017 match-up was somewhere in that middle. Game one was highlighted by two things. First, M-C had six serving errors including four in the first 22 total points. Despite the miscues, the Cougars led 13-10. M-C, albeit serving hard on purpose, conceivably could’ve led by more. That led into the second highlight; Caledonia junior Katie Tornstorm had a three-point (kill, kill, block) scoring spurt. It was part of a 5-0 Warrior run, which erased that 13-10 M-C lead. Up 15-13, Caledonia never trailed again in winning the set 25-22. The Cougars regrouped in game two, leading 20-15 at one point. But Caledonia got three aces from Adrianna Reinhart as part of a 6-0 run. They went ahead 21-20. After ties at 21, 22, and 23, M-C got a tip-kill from senior Dakota Delaney, than a spike-kill from senior Savannah Slafter. With a 25-23 win, they evened the match 1-1. Game three had ties from 1 through 10.

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But somewhere in there, one thing became evident. If the Warriors could get a good pass to the senior setter Reinhart, and she could set up senior hitter Madisyn Heaney, what was going to happen very often was; kill. The 5’8” broadjumping Heaney had seven slams in game three. Included were the last three points of the match, which turned a 22-21 Caledonia edge into a 25-21 win, a 2-1 lead. Momentum kept rolling in Caledonia’s favor in game four. The

Warriors used Heaney, Reinhart, the size of 6’2” sophomore Emma Lange and 5’10” junior Tornstrom, and then some more, while M-C, tallest player 5’9”, tried valiantly to resist. The 2016 State Runner-Up Warriors led most of the set. With the score tied at 11, Caledonia went on a 12-3 run to lead 23-14. M-C seniors Slafter and Delaney got their final swings in down the stretch, each pounding home kills, but they weren’t enough. With Heaney getting six more spikes, Caledonia won game four 25-19, the match 3-1 (25-22, 23-25, 25-22, 25-19). They won

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their second straight 1A East title. Heaney was the main force (gamehigh 20 kills, 13 digs). Reinhart (48 assists, 17 digs, 3 aces) also set up Tornstrom (14 kills) and Lange (12 kills, 4 blocks, 3 aces). Katelyn Stemper (20 digs), Rachel Welsh (13 digs), and Isabel Allen (12 digs) helped the Caledonia defense. Slafter (16 kills) and Delaney (15 kills) led M-C. Payton Danielson (8 kills, 16 digs) led the defense. Kenidi McCabe (47 assists, 16 digs) orchestrated the offense. Maddy Michels (8 kills, 11-11 serving, 2 ace), Lexi Thorson (13 digs), and Hannah Snell

(13 digs, 16-17 serving, 2 aces) were of great assistance. M-C finishes at 28-6. They’ll lose two very good ones in Slafter and Delaney. Slafter can finally rest a (non-hitting) shoulder that was actually dislocated during the season. Caledonia (23-8) moved on and lost to Faribault B.A. in the Section Final 3-1 (28-26, 27-29, 25-19, 25-23). The Cardinals (16-14) are once again 1A’s top dog. Most of their losses were to AA and AAA schools. The 1AA East sub-section was won by PEM over Red Wing. KassonMantorville beat PEM for the

1AA title. The Bulldogs lost to Caledonia (29-27, 25-27, 25-21, 22-25, 15-9) and Fillmore Central (25-21, 20-25, 25-16, 25-21) in the regular season. The three best teams in 1A or 1AA East sub-sections were probably Class A squads (Caledonia, M-C, FC). One has to also wonder, what if Mabel’s founders built the town about two miles south in Iowa. Just how many state trips would their volleyball team have if they didn’t have to go through, for nearly two decades, the toughest Class A Section in the state of Minnesota.

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Twenty-six 7th and 8th graders attended the Young Authors, Young Artists Conference (YAYA) at the SE Service Cooperative in Rochester on Nov. 2. In four sessions taught by different professional presenters, they had opportunities to create paper lanterns and clay pumpkins, to draw cartoon cover pages and design comic strips and stories, and to write great beginnings for stories or novels. Thank you to the Harmony Arts Board for sponsoring the project and bringing the cost down for the students!

AARP Beginner Course Wednesday & Thursday, Nov. 15 & 16 from 5-9 PM at Fillmore Central Elementary School Meeting Room, Preston. Register for AARP course(s) and make payments ahead of time by calling 507.765.3809. Facility Fee $5 per person written to ISD2198, Class Fee $15 (AARP Member) or $20 (non-member) written to AARP. Adult Soccer League is every Sunday starting at 6 p.m. in the Fillmore Central Elementary Gym. $3.00 per week or $30 for the season. Adult Volleyball League is every Tuesday from 7-9PM in the Fillmore Central Elementary School Gym. Adult Basketball League is Wednesday nights starting November 8th from 6:30-9:00 p.m. in Fillmore Central Elementary Gym. $3.00 per week or $30 for the season.

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Houston School Board approves athletic co-op agreement By Eric Leitzen The Houston School Board met for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2017, in the library of Houston Public High School. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham and Board members Norlien, Bonner, Stillin, Evenson and Carlson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board approved the agenda for the meeting and opened the meeting to public comment. Gene Lundak, who at the last meeting was chosen to replace resigning Board member Joe Krage, expressed his gratitude at being selected by the board. The board then unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included two contracts for teachers and six hiring memos for coaches. The board then moved on to discussion items, looking over its Winter Weather Policy for School Board Meetings. Abraham reminded the board that, in the case of weather closing

as the decided polling place. The board decided to wait for the January meeting to pass the resolution as part of the “housecleaning” duties at the start of each year. The board then considered Old Business, looking at the Sports Cooperative Agreement. Abraham reported changes to the agreement from last meeting, including a waiving of the user fee and a flat fee of $1,670 for twoschool co-op sports. If three schools split the cost, the fee has been adjusted to $1,113. Each of these fees are to cover overhead and operating costs for sports like wrestling and soccer. Abraham also noted that she received a thank you from Spring Grove’s superintendent, who also stands to see reduced costs as a result of these new negotiations. The current agreement will be for three years between Houston and Caledonia for wrestling, and Houston, Caledonia and Spring Grove for soccer. New

the school on the same day as a board meeting, the board will meet during the next week, at the same time and at the same place, to make up the meeting. Board member Bonner asked for clarification regarding the rules about when the board can and cannot meet, and the board agreed to look it over for the next calendar year. Next, the board looked at a resolution brought by Houston County Auditor Char Meiners regarding the combining of polling places prior to elections. Abraham said that, due to new legislation, Meiners and the Minnesota School Board Association is requesting the resolution get passed on a yearly basis. The resolution needs to be kept in place, Abraham explained, to avoid a situation where Houston Schools would have to pay and staff 13 separate polling places in the event of a school district election. After discussion, the board decided to choose the Houston Fire Department

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sports can be added to the agreement if students express an interest, but sports cannot be deleted from the agreement. Board member Norlien asked if there has been a cost analysis comparable to what Houston was already paying in-house for sports, and both Abraham and Stillin replied that the numbers were fair. Board member Norlien made the motion to approve the agreement: “the motion will be made to go ahead with the co-op, and then try to retro it and then investigate the participants of soccer and make sure it’s right with them.” The board approved the motion unanimously and moved on to New Business, starting with the health and safety contract with Steve Musser. Abraham explained that Musser will be unable to honor the terms of their contract but Pat Weir, who had been in charge of the school’s asbestos abatement, has offered to honor the contract at the same value and

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stipulations. For Abraham to sign the agreement, the board needs to approve a cancellation of the contract with Musser and a new contract with Weir. The board approved the plan unanimously, and introduced two policies for first reading regarding the Superintendent and Policy Implementation. The board then heard announcements, including the Houston Elementary Veterans Day program, and the district’s Truth in Taxation Meeting. The Veterans Day program begins at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, November 10. Abraham described the event as an “extravaganza,” saying that “the students and Houston Elementary really put a lot of time and thought into this, and it’s something that is really embraced by the school.” The Truth in Taxation meeting for the school district is scheduled for Thursday, December 7, 2017, at 7 p.m. The Houston School Board will meet for its next regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2017, in the library of Houston Public High School.

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Monday, November 13, 2017

Jail maintenance improvements continue By Karen Reisner Chief Deputy Kevin Beck noted multiple maintenance updates and improvements being made to the county jail at the board’s November 7 meeting. The improvements are being made to satisfy state inspection recommendations. The last inspection was in May. The jail was downgraded to a 90-day facility in February by the Minnesota Department of Corrections. Food service requirements are being met through a contract for meals from B&B Bowl, a licensed food vender. Bids are being requested to replace toilet/sink combos. Paint and improvements have been made to floors and shower bases. The jail now has 16 inmates; it is rated a 20-bed facility. Four are Institution/Community Work Crew (ICWC) inmates. The state pays $6,600 per month to house the four state inmates. Beck suggested it may be possible to get a few more ICWC inmates. Beck and Donald Kullot, Emergency Management, discussed the Fillmore County AllHazard Mitigation Plan. The revision of the plan has been in process for the last year and a half. The last step before final approval by FEMA is the adoption by cities in the county and the county. Cities have to adopt the county plan to be eligible for FEMA disaster funds. Townships are eligible for disaster funds when the county adopts the plan. The plan is over 200 pages. Beck explained a grant covers the planning part; the county contribution is just our time. The process begins with the creation of the document, then it is sent to the state. When it meets the criteria of the state it is forwarded to FEMA. FEMA has approved it pend-

ing adoption by the cities and the county. The revised plan is good for five years. A resolution was approved adopting the plan. The Sheriff’s Department plans to purchase three vehicles; two for the Sheriff’s Office and one for Emergency Management. Beck said the request will be brought back next week, as he wanted to compare local pricing to the state bid. County coordinator Bobbie Vickerman noted there is $70,000 left in the budget for squads. Other business in brief • Carrie Huffman, Auditor/Treasurer office, requested approval of a grant application for funding from the Voting Equipment Grant. The state has appropriated $7 million for the Voting Equipment Grant Account. The grant requires a 50% match for optical scan counters and assistive voting devices, and a 25% match for electronic rosters. The county has 38 precincts. Funds are to be awarded in January 2018 and must be used by August 31, 2019. Any funds not used by that date are to be returned to the Minnesota Office of the Secretary of State. Huffman expects the total cost of new equipment to be $220,000. Last year $58,000 was budgeted. The old machines that were purchased in 2006 get traded in. She said some precincts are going to mail-in ballots only. It is cheaper for small precincts since they don’t have to pay judges. To be eligible to use mail-in ballots only, a precinct must have less than 400 registered voters. There was some discussion about who should be responsible for the portion that may be paid by the grant until August 31, 2019, for equipment should a precinct that chose to have mail-in ballots decide to go back to

traditional voting in a couple of years. They would then need equipment and the grant will not be available to offset the county’s cost. Individual precincts do not normally pay for equipment. A resolution was passed approving the application for funding. • Changes to the Fleet Vehicle policy were approved. Draft changes to the Discipline policy were discussed at length. Kristina Kohn, Human Resources, said she has received multiple comments on language changes from the board and department heads. The new draft will be brought to a department head meeting next week. Then, a draft will be brought back to the board at the November 28 meeting. • Brent Kohn, Highway, requested approval for the replacement of an overhead door at the Chatfield Highway shop. He said two doors have issues, but one is not as bad. He recommended just replacing the one. The lower bid in the amount of $2,692 from Spring Valley Overhead Door was approved. • A quote of $6,434 from SHI for year two out of a threeyear agreement for licenses was approved. This is a budgeted item. Commissioner Mitch Lentz commented that the only way to reduce this expense is to only have one work station. Law enforcement Tough Books could be used at more than one location, reducing the number of licenses needed. • The 2018-2019 Feedlot Work plan was approved. Feedlot officer Mike Frauenkron said he expects there will be a difference in funding between 2018 and 2019. The county has been loosing feedlots, so the funding will be adjusted down. Some older people have retired and no one has taken over.

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Fillmore County League of Women Voters to hold kickoff event in Preston For the first time, Fillmore County will have a League of Women Voters. This is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to educate and advocate for good public policy. A kickoff event will be held Tuesday, November 14, 2017, 7-8 p.m. at the Preston F&M Bank Community Room. Socializing with light snacks will begin at 6:30 p.m. Terry Kahlil, President of League of Women Voters Minnesota, will speak to the history and activities of the organiza-

tion. Since 1920, the nonpartisan League has encouraged informed participation in government. The League does not support or oppose any political party or candidates for public office. The League of Women Voters welcomes all who are 16 years of age and older. Together, people can learn and encourage civil civic dialogue around issues which affect us all. For more information, call (507) 765-4705 or go to the website LWVMN.org.

Friends of the Root River to host program about the Root River Field to Stream The Friends of the Root River (FORR) will hold its 2017 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 15, at the Old Legion Hall, 35 1st Ave NW, Harmony. Anyone interested in learning more about the non-profit organization is invited to attend. The evening’s program will begin at 7 p.m. with a light meal served starting at 6:30 p.m. before the program begins. Kevin Kuehner, soil scientist with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, will present information about the Root River Field to Stream Partnership, an eight-year ongoing study in three sub-watersheds of the Root River designed to help southeastern Minnesota farm-

ers and policy-makers better understand the relationship between agricultural practices and water quality (www.mda. state.mn.us/cwf/rrpartnership). The program is open and free to the general public. FORR formed as a non-profit organization in 2015 and is committed to the health of the Root River. There will be additional information at the meeting about who we are and how to provide support, what we have done and what we plan to do in the coming year. Anyone interested in supporting the Friends of the Root River can send donations to P.O. Box 97, Preston, Minn. 55965. More information about FORR can be found at www.friendsoftherootriver.org.

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Ask a Trooper By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: I noticed several freshly killed deer on the side of the highway yesterday. What are the traffic related requirements when someone collides Troy H. with a deer, Christianson and what are the game related require2x2, 2x4 & a2x8 ments with killing deer? ads Is it legal to take the deer home? Answer: If you are involved in a vehicle vs. deer/large animal crash, call 911 to report if there are occupant injuries, your vehicle is disabled, your vehicle or the animal is in the lane of traffic or if the animal has been injured and is unable to run away. Law enforcement will be dispatched to your location to assist. The Minnesota State Patrol issues permits for road-kill deer generally at the time of the crash or soon after. Any Minnesota resident may claim a road-killed animal by contacting a law enforcement officer. An authorization permit can be issued, allowing the individual to lawfully possess the animal. Here are some tips to avoid deer crashes: • Drive at safe speeds. • Be especially cautious from 6 to 9 p.m., when deer are most

active. • Use high beams when possible at night, especially in deeractive areas. • Do not swerve to avoid a deer. Swerving can cause motorists to lose control and travel off the road or into oncoming traffic. • Watch for the reflection of eyes and silhouettes on the shoulder of the road. If anything looks suspicious, slow down. • Reduce speeds in areas known to have a large deer population — such as areas where roads divide agricultural fields from forest land and whenever in forested areas between dusk and run dawn. ONE TIME, the to • Deer are unpredictable — they may stop in the middle of the road and change direction when crossing or move toward an approaching vehicle. Blow horn to urge deer to leave the road. • If a deer is struck but not killed, keep your distance as deer may recover and move on. • Avoid all distractions while driving. You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and always drive sober. Help us drive Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901-5848. Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@ state.mn.us.

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Fillmore County Police Reports Bettendorf, Minn.; 10/17/2017, Fillmore County Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Sheriff’s Office Thomas George Frisby, 69, Fees $130. Houston, Minn.; 8/20/2017, Paul Wayne Laganiere, Jr., 46, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Lime Springs, Iowa; 10/23/2017, Under Influence of Alcohol, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until Fees $130. 10/23/2019), Total Fees $1,020. Jimmy Montelongo, 50, Peoria, Local Confinement – 365 days Ill.; 10/3/2017, Speeding (64/55), (stay 363 days for two years). Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Supervised probation for two Michael L. Patton, 57, Nebrasyears – Conditions (10/23/2017): ka City, Nebr.; 10/2/2017, InatSign Probation Agreement, Con- tentive Driving/Fail to Drive with tact with probation, Follow all Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees instructions of probation, Follow $130. all Conditions set forth in the Amber Hope Rudlong, 24, Spring Valley, Minn.; 10/13/2017, Probation beginning Agreement, Educationweek 10/1/2017 al assessment/program, Remain Inattentive Driving/Fail to Drive law-abiding, No same or similar, with Due Care, Fine $40, Total Chemical dependency evaluation/ Fees $130. treatment, Follow recommenda- Paul T. Warner, 49, Benningtions of evaluation, No alcohol/ ton, Ind.; 10/14/2017, Barricades controlled substance use with the - Drive Around/Over, Fine $40, exception of prescribed medica- Total Fees $130. MN State Patrol – Rochester tions, No possession of alcohol or drugs with the exception of pre- Heidi Ellen Conerd, 41, Cedar scribed medications, Do not enter Rapids, Iowa; 10/9/2017, Speedbars or liquor stores, Submit to ing (75/55), Fine $70, Total Fees Chemical Testing, Submit to Ran- $230. dom Searches, No driver’s license Harland Bernard Thillen, violations, No driving without 86, New Port Richey, Fla.; insurance, Comply with Ignition 10/19/2017, Speeding (65/55), Interlock Program, Sign releases Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Crystal Mae Volker, 34, of information as directed. Kimberly Ann Gravos, 42, Rushford, Minn.; 9/27/2017, Whalan, Minn.; 10/3/2017, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Fees $130. Preston Police Department Michael Patrick Kennedy, 79,

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Haley Renae Reinhardt, 18, Fountain, Minn.; 10/21/2017, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Rushford Police Department Douglas Everett Hill, 48, Altura, Minn.; 6/22/2017, Careless Driving, Fine $1,000 (stay $500 until 10/23/2018), Total Fees $590. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation – Conditions (10/23/2017): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No driver’s license violations, No driving without insurance. 6/22/2017, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/ Obscene, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 12/23/2018), Total Fees South $300. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (10/23/2017): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Contact probation officer as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Domestic abuse evaluation, Follow recommendations of evaluation, Mental Health Evaluation, No assault, aggressive, or threatening behavior, Defendant may have contact with the victim - under the discretion of Court Services. James Wesley Lloyd, 28, Rochester, Minn.; 10/1/2017, Speeding - Exceed Limit - 35 mph - Rural Residential District (57/45), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

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intended to be used as one piece for Minnesota Extension (extension. By Michael Cruse of the discussion during land rent umn.edu/) and the Center for Farm Extension Educator Fillmore and Houston Counties Largest in-stocknegotiations, selection of not as specific values Financial Management (cffm.umn. counter and bar stools in SE by MN Minnesota Exten- edu). These websites have multiple suggested Thank you to everyone who sion. Individual parcels may war- resources available on calculating participatrant a land rent value above or land rent values. These resources ed in this • Residential below the presentedthat average year’s land include historical land rent data, isbased the question. • Commercial on production potential, tenant worksheets on calculating fair rent rent survey. • Agricultural and landlord relationships, eco- prices and a program that allows Ac c o rd i n g nomic goals, and other factors. It individuals to calculate multiple to our suris the responsibility of the landlord types of rental agreements based on vey results, 2207 7th St. NW Rochester, MN Free Estimates! Call Today Fr and tenant to consider all507.282.7682 of these input costs and commodity prices 2017 land factors when negotiating land specific to their area and operation. rental rates familyfuncenter.com 1-800-795-1204 rent agreements. Please remember Hard copies of this year’s results in Fillmore Michael Cruse County averaged between $193.57- that Minnesota Extension does can be obtained at the county Lunch by Gleasons Farm related • Vehicle $202.67/acre. Survey responses not advocate for one agricultural extension office and will contain McFarland Truck Lines for 2017 land rent ranged from group over another. We are an additional information on histori$90.00-$300.00/acre. The predict- unbiased source of information cal land rent trends. Please contact is hiring a CDL-A Truck Driver ed average for 2018 land rental and we strive to help all agricul- the Fillmore or Houston CounEarn up November to $60K+ 25, 2017 - 9:30am Sat., rates is between $187.71-$197.47/ tural parties. ty Extension offices if you have howard & lois Brekke, Owners acre. These values are based on 122 Other sources of rental informa- any questions about the presented Sale to be conducted at 33232•county rd 8, lanesboro, mN • No touch freight Midwest Regional returned surveys, which is the high- tion can be found on the websites results. Directions: 1 mile west of Lanesboro, MN on Cty Rd 8, or 8 1/2 miles east of Junction of Hwy 52 and Cty Rd 8APUs in Fountain • Home Often • Newer Equipment est number of returned surveys we • ManyNOTE: Bonus’s 401(k) Paytheyand Beneﬁts AUCTIONEER As the Brekke’s•have sold their farm and•areGreat moving to Rochester, will be selling their clean farm have seen in some time. related items, tools and vehicles at public auction. About a 3 hour sale, so be on time. Don’t miss this auction! Two things stand out in this Call Scott 507-437-9905 Antiques & ColleCtibles year’s data. 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Rushford writes in new councilors By Kirsten Zoellner Rushford is the only municipality in Fillmore County, and one of only 28 municipalities in the state of Minnesota, to hold off-year elections for two of its four council seats. Even more of an oddity, this year the seats up for grabs had no candidates on the ballot. The Secretary of State’s Office shows 1,075 registered voters in Rushford’s precinct. Yesterday, just 152 ballots, roughly 14% of total voters, were cast. City Clerk Kathy Zacher can’t recall a time when both seats were open with no candidates on the ballot. In 2015, with only one candidate on the ballot, write-ins put two new people in place and in 1997, there was no mayoral candidate, so it, too, was filled by write-in. She also notes that in the past, it was not unusual for incumbents to stay in office and not get challenged. “In the late ‘70s the terms of office were changed. Some people say that four is a long time to commit, but it’s not really when you consider it takes a few years to get up to speed on things if you haven’t been involved,” says Zacher. “It’s often helpful if people have been involved in commissions or boards or com-

mittees as they understand a little better the processes involved in city governance.” The city sends newly elected officials to the League of Minnesota Cities for training, which gives them a crash course and provide additional resource information. If there is nothing specifically something to get fired up about, people might not be as motivated to serve either, according to Zacher. “They have an obligation to everyone to use their best judgement for all and sometimes the hard decisions they make are not appreciated or understood fully.” Voter turnout is also generally low for city elections unless there is some controversy or other issues. “In 2009 we had the school operating levy referendum at the same time as a city election and turnout was almost 700 voters. In 2011, we had the liquor store issue on the ballot and turnout was 660 voters. In 2013 with all incumbents running unchallenged we had 100 voters, so 100-300 is a normal range for a noncontroversial year.” Zacher believes citizens can also be unaware about elections. “You know these voters came specifically to do their duty and cast their vote because

they were aware. In a presidential year election, you may get 800 people voting, but that doesn’t mean they are informed or aware of who or why they are actually voting for in the smaller venues of city, county or school board.” Still, she doesn’t overlook the lack of voters. “People can’t use the excuse of being able to get away to vote on election day; your employer has to let you go vote and the ‘no-excuse’ absentee voting process has been made so much easier for people to plan in advance,” says Zacher. “It always surprises me that we have various newspaper stories, official newspaper publications, postings around town and Facebook postings, there are still people not aware of the election.” Until the end of the year, the council seats will be held by Councilors Vern Bunke and Mark Honsey, along with Terri Benson and Jim O’Donnell, who have two remaining years in their terms. Bunke and Honsey were elected to their posts in 2009, when the Rushford Council underwent a near clean sweep and a new mayor and three councilors were voted in. Both were reelected in 2015 to their current terms.

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While neither man sought reelection in 2017, Bunke did begin a write-in campaign, just weeks before the election when no other candidates came forward. In last night’s election, Bunke garnered six of the 20 write-in votes for mayor and 12 votes for the council seat. Incumbent Mayor Chris Hallum ran unopposed and was reelected to his post by 126 votes. In all, 250 votes cast for the council positions with 24 names submitted. Andrew Linder and Sally Ryman were the highest write-in candidates, earning 90 and 81 votes respectively. Zacher contacted both upon receiving official election results and both are willing to serve. Ryman is a Rushford transplant, having moved to the city in 2013. In that time, she’s forged a robust background in community service, serving on the board of directors for the Rushford Peterson Valley Chamber of Commerce, Rushford Economic Development Authority, Foundation for Rushford-Peterson Schools, and Rushford Area Historical Society. She has previously served as Director of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association and as an organizer for ExpoCulinaria, Taste of the Trail, the Bluff Land Tri, and the Rover Run. Additionally, Ryman brings a profes-

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sional background in marketing and advertising to the position. She is self-employed as owner of Ryman Marketing Communications, LLC. Linder also brings a bit of an outsider’s perspective, having moved 1993 and graduating from Rushford-Peterson High School in 1996. He grew up in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. and moving to Rushford was an adjustment, but one he was happy to make. “Growing up not living here, I thought, boy this is a fairy tale. Nobody locked their door and most people have never left. It’s pretty awesome,” he says. “I really like it and take pride in it.” “I felt like nobody was stepping up and I want our community to move forward,” he adds. “I have a lot to learn and I know there will be challenges.” Linder holds a telecommunications degree from Dakota County Technical College and is employed by Anderson Auto as service manager. This is Linder’s first foray into civic service. Hallum is excited to move into his third term as Rushford Mayor. “The office of Mayor belongs to the citizens of Rushford and I’m honored they continue to allow me to occupy such an important position,” he says. “Mark Honsey and Vern Bunke served admirably these last eight years and I thank them for their effort and sacrifice. Congratulations to our new city council members, Sally Ryman and Andrew Linder. It will be a pleasure to work with them in this exciting time for the city of Rushford.”

Gophers will be floating in a new pool By Jason Sethre In the November 7, 2017 ,election, the City of Chatfield answered the following question: Shall the City of Chatfield, Minnesota, be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,402,000 to finance the acquisition and betterment of a new swimming pool? Out of 433 voters, 237 voted yes while 196 said nay. The referendum passed with nearly 55% of voters in favor of the $4.4 million community investment.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., NOVEMBER 14 â&#x20AC;˘Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. (507) 272-3731.* â&#x20AC;˘Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St.* â&#x20AC;˘Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* â&#x20AC;˘Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. (507) 272-3731.* â&#x20AC;˘Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. (507) 272-3731.* â&#x20AC;˘Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library*

â&#x20AC;˘Fillmore County League of Women Voters kickoff, 6:30. Info: 765-4705. â&#x20AC;˘Rushford AA Closed meeting, 7pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St.* â&#x20AC;˘Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, PioÂneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*

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Contact: Karen Miller, DON 507-498-3211 Ext. 73427

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Minnesota Metals, Inc., a family-owned company, is seeking an OTR truck driver. Class A CDL license is required and a minimum of 2 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience is preferred. You will enjoy new equipment and being home every weekend. We offer paid holidays, health insurance, life insurance, 401k and vacation time. If interested, give us a call at 800-658-2508 or email us at minnesotametals@centurytel.net

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Application/resume should be forwarded to: Chosen Valley Care Center, Attn: Dietary Services 1102 Liberty Street SE, ChatďŹ eld, MN 55923 Email: food@chosenvalleyseniorliving.com Or applications may be downloaded at www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com EOE/AA CHOSEN VALLEY CARE CENTER, INC. A Senior Living Community

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Full-time Day/Evening CNA

6am-2:15pm & 2:15-10:30pm positions available

School bus drivers needed in the Harmony & Preston area, immediately, for routes and extra trips.

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Thinking about a career as a CertiďŹ ed Nursing Assistant (CNA)? We can help launch your career! Paid training and paid while you are training! Contact: Sue Lenz, DON (507) 886-6544 Ext: 73377 or Deb Johnson, OfďŹ ce Manager, Ext: 73372

or apply online:

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Has current openings for experienced, mature, and caring individuals

Child Care Assistant Teacher / Teacher

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For more information contact Business Office at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.

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CLASSIC BEAUTY!

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

15 FILLMORE ST NE, CHATFIELD

$99,900 #4084046

â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car Garage â&#x20AC;˘ Built-ins â&#x20AC;˘ Wood floors â&#x20AC;˘ 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ceilings â&#x20AC;˘ Original woodwork â&#x20AC;˘ Enclosed porch â&#x20AC;˘ Just add your personal touches â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS-ISâ&#x20AC;?

TIM DANIELSON

WELL BUILT - WALKOUT TOWNHOME

505 CLIFF ST NE, CHATFIELD

$119,900 #4082814

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

209 MAIN ST SOUTH, CHATFIELD

$129,900 #4073199

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

TOTALLY REMODELED INSIDE & OUT

700 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD

CUSTOM BUILT IN UPSCALE NEIGHBORHOOD

WALKOUT RANCH UNDER CONTRUCTION!

NEW LISTING

ELCOR Realty Co. 603 CALHOUN AVE S, LANESBORO SonOmainLDfloor â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms

SOLD

609 MARGARET ST NE, CHATFIELD

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms with 3 on the main level â&#x20AC;˘ 2

453 AVE C NE, CHATFIELD

$177,500 #4081215

â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bath â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor living â&#x20AC;˘ Both levels finished â&#x20AC;˘ Sunroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2,568 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Gas Fireplace â&#x20AC;˘ Walkout â&#x20AC;˘ No mowing or snow removal 82 ACRES ON THE ROOT RIVER

2.51 ACRES

224 PROSPECT ST SE, CHATFIELD

$199,900 #4084054

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ 1947 â&#x20AC;˘ All new kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Stainless steel appliances â&#x20AC;˘ New roof, siding, windows, flooring, lighting â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled baths â&#x20AC;˘ Tastefully done w/modern finishes 1919 CRAFTSMAN CHARMER

$419,000 2157 MARGARET ST NE, CHATFIELD #4083455

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

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 5 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 1998 â&#x20AC;˘ Walkout â&#x20AC;˘ 5,751 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood floors â&#x20AC;˘ All new carpet â&#x20AC;˘ Double staircase â&#x20AC;˘ Paneled doors â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Story great room w/gas fireplace â&#x20AC;˘ Master suite w/vaulted ceilings â&#x20AC;˘ Jacuzzi & new shower â&#x20AC;˘ Private/Wooded cul-de-sac location â&#x20AC;˘ Close to School

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

GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!

2 HOMES ON A CITY LOT

RENTAL OPTION

1.56 ACRES

$680,000 12716 COUNTY RD 138 SE, CHATFIELD #4082543

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

301 FILLMORE ST W, PRESTON

98 CEDAR ST, FOUNTAIN

$78,900

#4083331

â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ Stucco exterior â&#x20AC;˘ Built-ins â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood floors â&#x20AC;˘ 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ceilings â&#x20AC;˘ Leaded windows â&#x20AC;˘ Enclosed porch â&#x20AC;˘ Patio â&#x20AC;˘ Storage shed â&#x20AC;˘ Appliances â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor laundry â&#x20AC;˘ Full basement â&#x20AC;˘ 2,055 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Add your cosmetic touches â&#x20AC;˘ Downtown location

$289,900 800 VIKING AVE S, LANESBORO #4083458

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bath â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ 3,442 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ 1999 â&#x20AC;˘ Open layout â&#x20AC;˘ Custom trim â&#x20AC;˘ Fireplace â&#x20AC;˘ Finished lower level w/extra kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Deck â&#x20AC;˘ Guest house (1996) 1 bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 car garage â&#x20AC;˘ Very private setting in town on city utilities

$99,900 102 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 104 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 106 GOLD ST N, WYKOFF #4083192 â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Renovated buildings â&#x20AC;˘ Metal roof â&#x20AC;˘ Off street parking â&#x20AC;˘ 5 Clean & updated apartments â&#x20AC;˘ Coin Laundry â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Plus professional rental offices â&#x20AC;˘ Tons of potential â&#x20AC;˘ Rental meeting room with full kitchen setup â&#x20AC;˘ Very nice walkout lower level with concrete floor

LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE

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NEW LISTING

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â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage (728 sq. ft.) â&#x20AC;˘ 2-staircases â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood floors â&#x20AC;˘ Built-ins â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Porches â&#x20AC;˘ Original trim â&#x20AC;˘ Updated kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ New windows, roof, boiler & water heater

homes@timdanielson.com

www.timdanielson.com 272 Main St. North Chatfield MN 55923 Ph: 867-9100

$149,900

$79,900 #4084059

â&#x20AC;˘ 1 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ Garage â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Lots on the corner â&#x20AC;˘ Everything updated in 1992 â&#x20AC;˘ Affordable â&#x20AC;˘ Updated windows, roof & garage door â&#x20AC;˘ Gas $29 â&#x20AC;˘ Electric $105 â&#x20AC;˘ Water/Sewer $53 â&#x20AC;˘ Garbage $19 â&#x20AC;˘ Move-in condition â&#x20AC;˘ Start here

FOUNTAIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Large level lot (132â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 300â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900 FOUNTAIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8.5 acre building site with a couple acres of tillable located off the county road high on the hill overlooking the valley. #4077950 $99,000 $89,900 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wooded 5 acre building site with an amazing view. Additional land available. $119,900 $109,900 LANESBORO - CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Approximately 20 acre building site located along the blacktop. Great view, adjacent to state land, trails, 5 acres tillable with balance wooded. $195,000 $165,000

www.timdanielson.com

LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 acres of woods with approximately 400â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of creek frontage and adjoins State land. Ideal for hunting, recreation or weekend getaway. Additional land available for building site. #4076539 $49,900 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $84,900 WYKOFF â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Farm in Jordan Township â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 124 acres located in a beautiful valley with the Root River running through the property. Approximately 45 acres could be tillable with the balance being fenced pasture. Includes hay shed. $474,900 - PRICED REDUCED - $417,000

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Cell 507-259-5454 Website: www.toddhadoff.com E-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com NEW

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$114,900

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Results $215,000

344 MAIN ST N #3 CHATFIELD

NEW

$35,000

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REDUCED!

200 RIDGEVIEW LANE

LANESBORO

SOLD!

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

Call Todd today! 507-259-5454

REAL ESTATE

Chatfield Office Rochester Office 116 N. Main St. 4123 26th St. NW ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE

REDUCED!

202 RIDGEVIEW LANE

Condo • 2 bedrooms • 2 baths • Open living, Dining and Ranch home • Wood ﬂoors • 3-season porch • Updated Kitchen • Large master with 2 w/in closets • Attached kitchen • Vinyl siding • Deck • Patio • Garage • Lower level is garage wide open to ﬁnish your way • Quiet street G TIN $179,900

REAL ESTATE

101 CEDAR ST FOUNTAIN

LANESBORO

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

$39,900

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

BUILDING LOT FOR SALE

FORESTVILLE STATE PARK

$59,900

2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, ﬁshing, camping • Large corner lot • Close to elementary • Close to golf Private • Ideal for house or cabin course • Open to builders • City Utilities

$280,000

XXXXX DEEP RIVER ROAD LANESBORO

Commercial Opportunities

SOLD!

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

112 GOLD ST.

WYKOFF

$135,000

27583 DEEP RIVER ROAD 1-level living • 2 bedrooms • Full bath • Laundry • Large living room $630,000 • Formal dining room • Updated kitchen • Enclosed porch • Updated LANESBORO 4820 WINTERGREEN LANE NW electrical • Newer water heater and roof • Newer flooring and repainted 140-acre farm • Approximately 63 acres tillable • Approximately • Owning is cheaper than renting! ROCHESTER 20 acres pasture ground • Building site with outbuildings 1-level living • In-floor heat • Ideal northwest location • Sun • Woods • 1920 sq.ft. pole shed • Old barn • Ideal spot to build on room • Remodeled baths • Gas fireplace

SOLD!

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

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15680 County 9, PRESTON • Wonderful character • Hard surface road • 2 car garage • 30x60 shed plus barn • Fenced pasture • $114,900

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Spud Boy Diner

105 PARKWAY AVE LANESBORO

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

MOVING? List your property with Todd!

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385 HILLSIDE ST. SE CHATFIELD

$40,500

$247,500

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308 Main St W. Preston

405 Hillside Drive, Preston

• Immediate possession! • Fresh paint • New ﬂoors • Updated kitchen • 3 bed, 2 bath • $95,000

• Main ﬂoor living • 3 bed, 2 bath • 2 car garage $75,000

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708 Calhoun, LANESBORO

• 3 bed, 2 bath ranch • Finished basement • Home warranty • Detached garage • $149,900

PENDING

709 Park St., Chester, IA

1017 Washington St NW, Preston, MN

• 3 bed, 2 bath • 2 car garage plus 44x80 shed • Pond & pasture • $135,000

Kelsey Bergey

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

Members of SEMN Association of Realtors, Rochester

105 N. Oak St, CANTON

• Updated kitchen • Quality details • 3 bed, 2 bath • Detached garage • $69,900

314 West St., Lime Springs, IA

• Park-like yard, borders country • Beautifully landscaped • Open ﬂoorplan • 30x40 ft steel shed • $115,000

Simply impressive!

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES STEP INTO A SUCCESSFUL OPERATION Well-established and professionally run restaurant located in the heart of downtown with local and tourist service area. Lunch & dinner menu. Open 11-8pm, 6 days a week. $179,900 COMMERCIAL LOCATION OFFERING Real Estate - 2,448 sq ft main level with 1 bedroom apartment, plus walk-up unﬁnished attic and full basement. 23x120 ft lot. Equipment included for full restaurant and bar service. $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. An outstanding property offering an exceptional experience. $545,000

Commerical/Retail Space

Built in 1905, 2,976 sq ft space. Tastefully renovated, the modern, rustic design and ready to move into. Many updates, including major electrical. Green space in back with on and off-street parking.

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

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

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

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, November 13, 2017

An Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County

PUBLIC NOTICES

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-17-676 In Re: Estate of Wayne Lee Howard, also known as Wayne Howard, Wayne L. Howard, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Betty Bigalk, whose address is 15996 351st Ave, Harmony, Minnesota 55939, to serve as the personal representative of the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. Â§ 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: November 1, 2017 James D. Attwood Registrar

described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 11, 2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fees allowed by law subject to redemption within twelve (12) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. Â§580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on January 11, 2019, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.â&#x20AC;? Dated: October 30, 2017 Merchants Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 94-17-006797 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 13,20,27,4,11,18

thence North 89 degrees 04 minutes 56 seconds West along the South line of said SEÂź NWÂź, 1323.30 feet to the point of beginning and containing 16.51 acres, more or less. Subject to any easements of record. The real propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s street address is: N/A. The real propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s identification number is: 21.0083.000. AND The Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SWÂź NEÂź) of Section 9, Township 101 North, Range 11 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, containing 40.27 acres, more or less. Subject to any easements of record. and The North One Half of the Southwest Quarter (NÂ˝ SWÂź) of Section 9, Township 101 North, Range 11 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, containing 80.22 acres, more or less, subject to easement for a Township Road across the westerly line thereof. Subject to any other easements of record. The real propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s street address is: N/A. The real propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s identification number is: 21.0084.000. AND The Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SWÂź NWÂź) of Section 9, Township 101 North, Range 11 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian. EXCEPTING from the above-described 40 acres subdivision that portion of the following description which is located in said 40 acres subdivision: That part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 9, Township 101 North of Range 11 West, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Northwest Quarter; thence North 00 degrees 37 minutes 38 seconds East (assumed bearing) along the West line of said Northwest Quarter, 1252 feet to the point of beginning of the tract of land to be herein described; thence continuing North 00 degrees 37 minutes 38 seconds East along said West line, 1019.22 feet; thence South 87 degrees 53 minutes 31 seconds East, 731.78 feet; thence South 73 degrees 29 minutes 36 seconds East, 150.73 feet; thence South 64 degrees 25 minutes 03 seconds East 752.36 feet; thence South 00 degrees 37 minutes 38 seconds West, 1026.36 feet; thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes 45 seconds West, 1180.18 feet; thence North 00 degrees 52 minutes 49 seconds East 390.80 feet; thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes 45 seconds West, 380.20 feet to the point of beginning and containing 43.22 acres, more or less. This exception contains 9.88 acres located in the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 9, Township 101 North, Range 11 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian. The property being conveyed herein contains 30.12 acres. The real propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s street address is: 14658 241st Ave., Preston, MN 55965. The real propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s identification number is: 21.0091.000. Transaction agent: N/A. Transaction agentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mortgage identification number: N/A. Mortgage originator: First Southeast Bank. will be sold by the sheriff of said county at public auction on the 18th day of January, 2018, at 10:00 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock a.m., at the main lobby of the Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore Street in the City of Preston in said county and state, to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage on said premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law, subject to redemption by the mortgagors, their personal representative or assigns within twelve (12) months from date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on January 18, 2019. THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. Dated this 1st day of November, 2017. First Southeast Bank, Mortgagee /s/ Michael S. Dove Michael S. Dove #214310 GISLASON & HUNTER LLP 2700 South Broadway P. O. Box 458 New Ulm, MN 56073-0458 Phone: 507-354-3111 Fax: 507-354-8447 Attorneys for First Southeast Bank Publish 13,20,27,4,11,18

notice of time change fountain township The Fountain Township Board of Supervisors will hold regular monthly meetings on the first Thursday of the month at the Fountain Fire Hall. Meeting for the months of December 2017 through March 2018 will begin at 7:00 pm. Dan Graskamp, Clerk Publish 13,20

Richard A. Nethercut (MN# 0130072) Nethercut Schieber Attorneys, PA 32 Main Avenue North PO Box 657 Harmony, MN 55939 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 6,13 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 7, 2003 MORTGAGOR: Julie L. Pickett, a single person. MORTGAGEE: F & M Community Bank, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded May 12, 2003 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 331163. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Merchants Bank, National Association. Dated May 12, 2003 Recorded May 16, 2003, as Document No. 331273. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: F & M Community Bank, N.A RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Merchants Bank, N.A. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 905 Ridge Road South, Preston, MN 55965 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: R17.0068.010 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Commencing at a point 445.5 ft. W of the NE Corner of the SE1/4 of the SW1/4 of Sec. 6-102-10, thence W 111 ft., thence S 82.5 ft., thence E 144 ft., thence N 21Âş22â&#x20AC;&#x2122; W. 88.5 ft. to place of beg., containing 0.23 acres. Commencing at a point 556.5 ft. W and 82.5 ft. S of the NE corner of the SE1/4 of the SW1/4 of Sec. 6-10210, thence S 82.5 ft., thence E 177 ft., thence N 21Âş22â&#x20AC;&#x2122; W 88.5 ft., thence W 144 ft. to the place of beginning, containing 0.33 acres. Commencing at a point 556.5 ft. W of the NE corner of the SE1/4 of the SW1/4 of Sec. 6-102-10, thence W 30 ft., thence S 165 ft., thence E 30 ft., thence N 165 ft. to the place of beginning. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $61,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $25,661.08 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of that certain mortgage dated July 2, 2015, executed by Brett Barnes and Lindsay A. Barnes, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to First Southeast Bank, as Mortgagee, filed with the Fillmore County Recorder on July 7, 2015, as Document No. 404343. That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all notice provisions and conditions precedent as required by law; and that the mortgagee or assignee has elected to declare the entire sum secured by the note and mortgage to be immediately due and payable as provided in the note and mortgage; That the original or maximum principal amount secured by the mortgage was Nine Hundred Forty Thousand and No/100 DOLLARS ($940,000.00); That there is due and claimed to be due on the mortgage, including interest to date hereof, the sum of Nine Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-One and 52/100 DOLLARS ($966,491.52); And that pursuant to the power of sale therein contained, said mortgage will be foreclosed and the tracts of land lying and being in the County of Fillmore, State of Minnesota, described as follows, to-wit: That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SEÂź NWÂź) of Section 9, Township 101 North, Range 11 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said NWÂź; thence South 89 degrees 04 minutes 56 seconds East (assumed bearing) along the South line of said NWÂź, 1323.30 feet to the Southwest corner of said SEÂź NWÂź and to the point of beginning of the tract of land to be herein described; thence North 00 degrees 42 minutes 18 seconds East along the West line of said SEÂź NWÂź, 869.48 feet; thence South 09 degrees 24 minutes 25 seconds East, 449.27 feet; thence North 63 degrees 10 minutes 01 second East, 56.99 feet; thence North 39 degrees 37 minutes 15 seconds East, 160.56 feet; thence South 50 degrees 33 minutes 28 seconds East, 451.51 feet; thence North 53 degrees 32 minutes 32 seconds East, 390.84 feet; thence South 30 degrees 45 minutes 15 seconds East, 26.99 feet; thence North 51 degrees 27 minutes 00 seconds East, 124.74 feet; thence North 42 degrees 58 minutes 52 seconds East, 218.99 feet; thence North 37 degrees 04 minutes 55 seconds East, 194.71 feet; thence North 26 degrees 22 minutes 53 seconds East, 125.79 feet to the East line of said SEÂź NWÂź; thence South 00 degrees 37 minutes 39 seconds West along said East line, 1025.03 feet to the Southeast corner of said SEÂź NWÂź;

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE In Re: Estate of Paula Ann Vreeman, also known as Paula A. Vreeman Decedent. DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-17-690 NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Konnie Vreeman whose address is 28804 Hwy 52, Fountain, Minnesota, 55935 to serve as the personal representative of the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative, has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. Â§ 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative, or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: November 7, 2017 /s/James D. Attwood Court Administrator Lee Novotny (MN# 0389227) Novotny Law Office, Ltd. 22 Second Street SE Chatfield, MN. 55923 Telephone: (507) 867-4080 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 13,20

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