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for bowling are “exceptional accomplishments for outstanding service and contributed to the sport of bowling,� explains Sonny Feind, SE MN USBC Association Manager. “She is the life and blood of the sport of bowling in Preston. She has managed/owned B&B Olympic Bowl for 20 years,� states Feind, and another monumental factor was that the Hanson’s rebuilt the business after it was destroyed by fire on January 1, 2016. “If it weren’t for both Shelly and Paul, Preston would not have a bowling center. In most cases, if a center is destroyed it is lost and never rebuilt,� notes Feind. The process for a person to be inducted into the Hall of Fame is to be nominated, which entails someone submitting an application. The committee then reviews the applications and after much discussion, decides whose names will be put on the ballot
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as candidates. The ballots are mailed out to Hall of Fame members who make their choices and the candidate with the most votes is declared the winner. “The inductee receives a Hall of Fame certificate signed by the President of the United States Bowling Congress along with the local association president. The names are submitted to the National Hall of Fame in Arlington, Tex.,� explains Feind. “They also receive a plaque and a pin. The name is also added to the SE MN USBC Hall of Fame plaque with all other inductees,� adds Feind. An induction ceremony was held on Sunday, October 28, at Willow Creek Golf Course and Event Facility in Rochester, Minn. Hanson’s family and many friends attended the induction ceremony and gave her flowers as part of the celebration. After receiving her plaque Hanson explains, “My grandson, (Beau, almost six), was so proud of that plaque,� and when HanHair Stylist
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C ommentary United we stand By Yvonne Nyenhuis “Watchman tell us of the night,/What the signs of promise are?” I awoke this morning to hear of still another mass murder, this time in California. UnderstandYvonne ably we are Nyenhuis bewildered. How did we get to this place in time and what can we do to quell the violence? Communication is an important part of being human. Necessary to this process is self respect and respect for others. The mid-term elections has renewed a spirit of optimism. Beto O’Rourk, Andrew Gillum, Stacey Abrams, and Alexandria Ocasio Cortez have challenged the current leadership, which has relied on fear and division to manipulate the public. They have assured us that hope and inclusiveness can overcome fear and that we can become stronger by coming together. They are ready to fight for affordable healthcare including sustaining Roe. v. Wade, civil rights (justice for “all”!), gun control, education, protecting the environment, voter suppression and funding Social Security and Medicare. If we hope to maintain our freedom and a democratic form of government we must be willing to assess our current situation honestly, searching for the truth and compiling facts. We can’t expect to make progress in solving our problems without a solid foundation. Education is essential in informing and preparing our youth to meet the challenges that lie ahead. Editorial Cartoon
Not only do they learn about the world around them, but they embark on an inner journey of self discovery. We need to invest in pre-school, elementary, middle school, and high school education. Students should be taught the process involved in governing and discuss current events. AmeriCorps should undergo a major expansion. Students upon graduating from high school should be encouraged to join Americorps for a year or two. This experience would foster being part of a team, facilitate learning new skills, broaden their knowledge of ethnic, racial, religious and economic diversity and further their understanding of the roll government and public service. In return for their service they would accrue credits toward college or vocational training. Contributing to the emotional intensity of the present is the internet which provides a powerful tool to promote both good and evil. All we can do is increase our awareness to the barrage of information we are subjected to and disregard what is toxic. Violence is often emphasized in movies and videos, “Fear” is frequently used in advertising and in the “news” to gain and hold our attention. We also see mental illness as a factor in crime. Murders are often committed by people who are isolated from society. While there are forces in our lives we can’t control, there are choices we can make. It amazes me that with pressing a button on my TV remote I can bring a symphony orchestra into my living room or listen to authors reviewing their books on C-SPAN. We are happy when we are part of a creative process. We can sing in a choir, dance, paint pictures, sew, cook, read, walk in the woods and visit with friends. As long as there is a choice, choose “Joy”!
Support small businesses this holiday season By Tim Penny President/CEO Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation ‘Tis the season for spending time with family and friends, enjoying delicious meals and of course, shopping for gifts. The holiday season is always a great reminder to Tim Penny spend dollars locally and lift up our small businesses. At Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) we invest in the businesses in our 20-county region because we know that they are the backbone of our communities. According to the National Retail Federation, consumers say they will spend an average of $1,007 during the holiday season this year, up 4.1% from last year. In the same survey, 23% of consumers said they plan to purchase gifts at local, small businesses. Shopping at small businesses also recirculates dollars within a community – the gift that keeps on giving. At SMIF, we invest in businesses through our lending and equity programs, technical assistance, economic development grants and more. In 2018 we invested $1.8 million in economic development initiatives and provided support to 711 entrepreneurs through lending or programming. One of the emerging markets that we have supported, and watched flourish, is the local foods market. We do this
primarily through our involvement in the FEAST! Local Foods Network, a partnership of more than 60 organizations, businesses and individuals committed to growing a sustainable, local and regional food system. We provide support for food and farming entrepreneurs through peer networks, financing and a major upcoming local foods event that connects the public with our regional food-makers. The 5th annual FEAST! Local Foods Marketplace will be held on December 1 at the Rochester Mayo Civic Center. The Marketplace is the perfect opportunity to support local businesses and find unique gifts. Visitors can sip, sample and stock up on locally-made foods and drinks that range from cheese and chocolate, to kombucha and kimchi from a selection of 100 exhibitors. SMIF, in partnership with Renewing the Countryside, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, and other organizations, hosts this event each year to encourage shopping that will have a major impact on these area producers. This time of year is also the perfect time to celebrate the achievements of our entrepreneurs. Many of our loan clients were recently honored in Southern Minn Scene’s Best of 2018, including Haute Skin Spa & Tanning (Owatonna and Faribault), Imminent Brewing (Northfield), Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm (Waseca), Ron’s
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Repair (Owatonna) and Sollid Yoga (Owatonna). We are also looking forward to hearing the results of the 2019 Good Food Awards, as Grandma’s Gourmets, a loan client and FEAST! Marketplace exhibitor, is in the running for their Strawberry + Balsamic + Black Pepper Jam in the Preserves category of this national contest. We give thanks to all of these entrepreneurs who are contributing to a vibrant region. Consider supporting your local businesses this holiday season. Shopping small will have a big impact on the place you call home. To learn more about the FEAST! Local Foods Marketplace, visit local-feast.org/marketplace. As always, I welcome your comments and questions. You can reach me at timp@smifoundation.org or (507) 455-3215. About Tim Penny Tim Penny is the President and CEO of Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation. Tim represented Minnesota’s First Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1982–1994. About Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), a donor-supported foundation, invests for economic growth in the 20 counties of south central and southeastern Minnesota. The Foundation has provided more than $111 million in grants, loans and programming within the region during the past 32 years. SMIF’s key interests include early childhood, community and economic development. To learn more about our work and mission, visit www.smifoundation.org.
Government this week Monday, November 19 • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 5:30 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield School Board, Forum Room, 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 20 • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 6 p.m. Monday, November 26 • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 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. Schedule subject to change.
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C ommentary Letter about the Mayflower and the slave ship... To the Editor, President Donald Trump loves this above all else — he divides and he incites violence. The results are predictable. Trump can read prepared statements from the teleprompter condemning crimes against the Jewish community and other minority groups, but his words are meaningless because we all know he will revert to what he loves best — cruelty.
I grew up knowing that some of my ancestors came over on the Mayflower. A recent DNA test revealed that some of my other ancestors came over on a slave ship. And if someone as white-looking as I am, someone with safety and white privilege, can have African ancestry, then a lot of white supremacists out there can have it too. Here’s a way to thin their ranks. People who think racial “purity” is so important should submit to a DNA test. Many of them will discover they have
Jewish and African or Latino ancestry. What will happen then? Will they hide this from their racist, anti-Semitic friends for fear they themselves will become targets? Or will they experience a road-to-Damascus conversion and stand up to Trump’s incitements of hatred and violence? My hope is that, with their ranks so thinned, the so-called pure ones will see what is best in this country — our diversity. Donna Buckbee Rushford, MN
Come Paidagogos, Jews, and Gentiles By Aaron Swartzentruber Greenleafton, MN “Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, Aaron Swartzwe are no entruber longer under a schoolmaster.” (Galatians 3:2425) I am told that the Greek word for schoolmaster is “paidagogos” and it doesn’t really mean schoolmaster as we think of it in the English. It means more of like a 24/7 tutor or overseer. I am also told that it was very common in the Apostle Paul’s day for a child to be put under a paidagogos. So the people at that time would’ve easily understood what Paul was talking about. Children that were put under a paidagogos were under their constant supervision to teach and instruct them. But once a child was of age,
grown up if you will, the child was adopted into the family, as it were, by the child’s father, and was released from the paidagogos. Because a father could disown his biological child, as far as inheritance goes, but he could never disown an adopted child. We are all children of God in the sense that we are human beings created by our Creator. But God, the Father, can and will disown and condemn each one because we’re all sinners, unless we come to faith in the blood of Christ alone for salvation, then the Father adopts us into His family, and will never, no never, no never, forsake us! But a lot of people prefer to remain in bondage under the paidagogos and never graduate to “the adoption of sons” to have assurance that they have an inheritance and that it is secure. “Instead of being an exclamation mark they’re a question mark with their heads all bent over,” Adrian Rogers. I believe that Paul was also talking about the nation of Israel in this illustration. Because in
Fillmore Central Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen winners announced
Fillmore Central winners of the 2018 Voice of Democracy and Patriot Pen essays were announced November 12, 2018. Pictured left to right are Jackie Whitacre (teacher liaison), 2nd place Patriot’s Pen - Jenna Tieskotter, 1st place Patriot’s Pen Madison Simon, 1st place Voice of Democracy - Kelsey Biel, Gerri Nielsen (teacher liaison), and Ron Scheevel of VFW Post and Auxiliary 6893. This year’s Voice of Democracy theme was, “Why my vote matters” and the Patriot’s Pen theme was, “Why I honor the American flag.” Photo submitted
Galatians 4:3-5, after having talked about the paidagogos relationship, he says, “Even so we, when we (the Jews) were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world: But when the fullness of time was come (notice the past tense), God sent forth His Son, made of a woman, made under the law, to redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.” Who was under the law? The Jews. The kingdom was promised to the Jews. In Matthew 10 when Jesus sent the 12 disciples out, He said, “Go not into the way of the gentiles, but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And as ye go, preach, saying, the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” But the Jews, as a nation, refused to graduate from their paidagogos. They didn’t understand, and still don’t, that Jesus’ Kingdom is not of this world. They were looking for the Stone of Daniel chapter 2, and since Jesus wasn’t setting up His kingdom now they thought He can’t be the Messiah, not realizing that He had to deal with the sin problem first; thus the death, burial, and resurrection, then at His second coming He’ll establish His kingdom and reign over the whole earth for a thousand years, then the final showdown, then eternity. (Rev. 19 and 20, Zechariah 14:9) And because they reject Him salvation is come unto the gentiles. “Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, it was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you (the Jews); but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the gentiles. For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light to the gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.” (Acts 13:46-47) However, God has not replaced Israel with the Church. I believe Romans 9,10 and 11 make that very clear. “Blindness ‘in part’ has happened to Israel, ‘until’ the fullness of the gentiles be come in.” 11:25. My point is, anti-semitism, of any kind, should have no place in the church. Until next time...
The coin of the realm By Lee Hamilton Debate in Congress has always been contentious. The levels of vitriol may seem especially acute these days, but confrontation is not new. I can remember times Lee H. on Capitol Hamilton Hill when “debate” was actually more of a screaming match than a civil discussion. Back then, we had a colleague who invariably stepped forward at these times to remind each side that if we wanted to get anything done — rather than just shout at each other for the cameras — we had to have a measure of trust in one another. We used to call this his “Trust is the coin of the realm speech.” And though we joked about it, we appreciated it. Because he was right. Representative government depends on trust. It depends on trust among policy-makers in Congress, even when they don’t agree with one another. It depends on popular trust in the people who make decisions on Capitol Hill and in the White House. It depends on trust in those who are charged with implementing those laws. And it requires trust in the institutions in which those decisions are produced and implemented. We might have joked about my long-ago colleague’s speech, but trust really is the coin of the realm. It is a bedrock requirement of democratic governance. If there’s nothing but cynicism, deep suspicion, and lack of confidence in the system, it cannot work. To understand how interwoven trust must be within the system, think about it from the point of view of ordinary citizens. We have to believe that our voices will be heard, listened to, and taken into consideration in the halls of power. This means that those in power must be accountable, and that the institutions they serve in will function in predictable, rule-based ways. Which is why it is so damaging when government acts in ways that diminish trust. If you feel that government is just helping corporations and rich people, you lose confidence in the system. If people see a government that tolerates a high degree of economic inequality in the country, and great disparities in opportunities between rich people and middle-class people, they no longer trust that system. Yet for representative democracy to work, public officials, politicians and policy makers have to have a sufficient level of
support from ordinary people. You and I have to believe that our representatives will in fact level with us rather than present half-truths and distortions, and will act in our interests. Similarly, for government to have any standing in our lives, we have to have confidence in the experts, technocrats, and frontline staff who make the system work. This means, in turn, that government has to be able to deliver the goods, the services, the protections that people expect. So the performance of the government — its efficiency and effectiveness — is fundamental to the success of representative democracy. The same with our elected representatives. If they can’t show they’re able to function according to the rules, traditions and norms that we expect, if they are unable to demonstrate durability in the face of adversity, if they are unable to acknowledge the facts, if they cannot rise above division and gridlock and negotiate to get things done, then we lose faith. Which may explain why so many have become suspicious not just of our government, but of one another. Ironically, one cure for this lack of trust is more exposure to the system, through engagement and participation in politics or in civic life. If people are regular participants in political parties, clubs, organizations, or associations of all kinds in their communities, they are much more likely to carry some level of trust in government. And to the extent they don’t do these things, public life seems more distant and less trustworthy. There is no doubt that my colleague was right. If the various levels of government don’t enjoy the trust of the people, if within each level the participants don’t trust one another, then representative democracy doesn’t work. Which is why the low levels of trust we see in the United States today are so worrisome. How far down this road can we go before we lose the ability to function effectively as a democracy? Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar of the IU Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.
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Obituaries Viola Applen Viola Lucille Applen passed away Monday, November 5, 2018, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. V i o l a was born September 5, 1918, to Viola Applen Bert and Gertrude (Kappers) Howard in Brookings S. Dak., where she graduated from high school. She married Donald G. Applen on December 8, 1935, in Grand Meadow. The couple lived in the Spring Valley area until 1948, then they moved to the Chatfield-Eyota area. Viola worked for Daytons as a sales clerk. She enjoyed square dancing and playing cards. She was also a member of Chatfield Lutheran Church. Viola is survived by her son Dwayne (Patricia) of Hot Springs, S. Dak.; two daughtersin-law, Carol Applen of Eyota and Eloise Applen of Rochester; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a sister, Eileen Oltjen of Spring Valley. Viola was preceded in death by her husband Donald, two sons, John and Larry; and an infant son, Rodney (Stevie); one brother, Bernard; and a sister, Irma. The funeral service for Viola was held Tuesday, November 13 at the Chatfield Lutheran Church, with Pastor Mark Docken officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to the funeral services at the church. Burial took place at the Spring Valley Cemetery in Spring Valley, Minn.
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Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield assisted the family with arrangements. To share a condolence with the family please visit www.Rileyfuneralhomes.com. Robert Brogan Robert Anthony Brogan, 73, of Chatfield, passed away Monday, November 12, at his home, surrounded by his family. Robert was born December 29, 1944, in Robert Brogan Chatf ield, to Anthony and Eleanor (Perry) Brogan. Robert graduated from Chatfield High School in 1963. On July 17, 1966, he married Sharon Kay Winslow at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chatfield. Robert worked for the DHIA for 25 years as a milk tester. The last 23 years, he worked for the United States Postal Service as a rural mail carrier. He also spent time on the school board, cemetery board, and was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church. In his spare time he enjoyed playing cribbage, bowling, softball, and golfing. He was also in fantasy football and baseball leagues, and enjoyed deer hunting and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Sharon; a son, Randy (Darcey Heath) of Preston; three daughters: Shirley (Jim) Baier of Chatfield, Stephanie (Rodney) Brookins of Millville, and Angela Chuop (Saran Chuop) of Rochester; 12 grandchildren: Jared Brogan, Travis Baier, Tre (Brandi) Bowron, Raya, Cailey, Madelyn, Colton and Ava Brookins; Donovan, Alex,
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Anthony and Thailynn Chuop; three brothers: Keith (Carol) Brogan, Jim (Kerryn) Brogan of Chatfield, and Jerry (Jane) Brogan of Grand Meadow; and three sisters: Colleen (Larry) Putnam of Pillager, Minn., Barbara Chapman of Rochester, and Mary (Steve) Horsman of Chatfield; a sister in-law, Joyce Brogan of Rochester; and many nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his mother Eleanor, his father Anthony, and one brother, Patrick. A memorial service for Robert will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 20, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chatfield with Pastor Peter J. Haugen officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, November 19, from 5-7pm at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church. Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the Brogan family with arrangements. To share a condolence with the family please visit www.rileyfuneralhomes.com. Wayne R. Jahnke Wayne R. Jahnke, 56, of Spring Grove, Minn., died unexp e c t e d l y, Mond ay, November 12, 2018, at his home. Wayne was born August 5, 1962, in Wayne R. Post v i l le, Jahnke Iowa, to Ronald and Marilyn (Winke) Jahnke. He graduated from Waukon High School. On December 14, 1991, he was united in marriage to Michelle Tollefsrud at the Mabel First Lutheran Church in Mabel. Wayne farmed for a short time, then worked at Rush Products in Rushford, and then as a welder at Featherlite in Cresco and MidCity Steel in La Crosse. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring Grove, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and helping on the farm. Wayne is survived by his wife Michelle of Spring Grove, two daughters, Kerri of Onalaska, Wis., and Aryn (special friend Tyler Stortz) of Mabel; his par-
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
TUES., NOVEMBER 20
•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am and 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm and 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Semcac bus to Rochester, bus picks up for shopping 9:35am, United Methodist Church, Preston; 10am, Fountain State Bank. Call (800) 9443874 to ride. •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.*
•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* •AA Closed Meeting, 12pm, Preston United Methodist Church, 212 St. Anthony St. N., lower level.* •Golden Happenings of Harmony, 1pm, Floral arranging and cookie exchange, Harmony Community Center Gym. •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •Rushford AA Closed meeting, 7pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*
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•Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson.*
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•Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, use side door on Newburg.*
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•Chatfield NA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*
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•Spring Valley Food Shelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson.* •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507) 765-2518.*
The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County ents, Ronald and Marilyn of Waukon; brothers Mark (special friend Jill Mullen) of Brownsville, Minn., Darrell of Waukon, Gary (Susie) of Spring Grove, and Gregg (special friend Michelle Loken) of Houston; sister-inlaw Jenny Jahnke of Dorchester, Iowa; several nieces and nephews, mother and father-in-law Rodney and Linda Tollefsrud of Mabel, brothers and sister-inlaw David (Patsy) Tollefsrud of St. Joseph, Minn., Terri (Brian) Miller of Saukville, Wis., and Paul (Sarah) Tollefsrud of Mabel. Wayne was preceded in death by a brother, Lyle; and grandparents Lester and Gertrude Jahnke and Albert and Ida Winke. Memorial service was held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 17 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring Grove. Visitation was 4–7 p.m. Friday, November 16 at the Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial took place in the Waterloo Ridge Cemetery in rural Dorchester, Iowa. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel assisted with arrangements. Arlene Kappers Arlene I. Kappers, age 92, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Monday, November 12, 2018, at Spring Valley Living. Funeral services for Arlene Kappers were Arlene Kappers held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, with Rev. Mark Van House and Rev. Betsy Dartt officiating. Visitation was from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, November 17 at the church. Burial took place in the Spring Valley Cemetery. Arlene Iva (Koball) Kappers was born September 24, 1926, in Bennington Township, Mower County, Minn., to Emil and Ida (Seabright) Koball. She was baptized November 14, 1926, and was confirmed June 30, 1940. She graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1944. Arlene married Clayton “Sie” Kappers at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley on November 10, 1952. They were married for over 59 years and together they lived in the Spring Valley area
all their lives. Arlene worked at the First National Insurance Agency in Spring Valley for over 30 years. She enjoyed going out to eat, playing cards, and going for drives with Sie. She is survived by two brothers-in-law, Harold Westphal of Spring Valley, and Lester Fimon of Grand Meadow, Minn.; a sister-in-law, Connie Koball of Spring Valley; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, Lawrence and Carl; and one sister, Violet. Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com. Daniel A. Shanks Daniel A. Shanks, age 60, of Canton, died Monday, November 12, 2018, at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse, Wis., following a fouryear battle with cancer. Dan was Daniel A. born June Shanks 24, 1958, in Rochester to Royce and June (Dohrmann) Shanks. He grew up in Canton and graduated from the Mabel-Canton High School in 1977. He attended the Rochester Vo-Tech for Auto Mechanics. On September 23, 1978, he married Margo Hall at the Henrytown Lutheran Church. They lived in Canton and Dan worked for over 30 years at Camcar Textron in Decorah, Iowa. Dan was a member of the Henrytown Lutheran Church and enjoyed fishing, hunting, assembling model cars, classic cars, snowmobiling, and babysitting his grandchildren. Dan is survived by his wife Margo of Canton; two children, Aaron Shanks of Canton, and Tara (Shawn) Bergey of Harmony; three grandchildren: Mylee, Rudy, and Lennon; a brother, Mike (Cindy) Shanks of Canton; brother-in-law Wayne Hall of Canton, sisters-in-law Denise Shanks of Decorah and Lynell Shanks of Harmony, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Royce and June; two brothers, Steven See OBITUARIES Page 9
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•Advent Cantata, 5pm, Elstad Lutheran Church, 37784 Dogwood Rd, rural Lanesboro. Prelude at 4:30pm. •Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*
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•Senior Exercise Class, 10:3011am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. For info, call (507) 288-6944.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Preston.* •Red Cross Bloodmobile, 1-6pm, MiEnergy Cooperative, 31110 Cooperative Way, Rushford.
•AA Crossroads Journey Group meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*
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Thank you to all our sponsors and chaperones for making our 7th grade Eagle Bluff trip a great success!
Thank you to all the Veterans that have served and who are serving!
Thank you to Blossom Hill Orchard & Farm for donating apples to Fillmore Central Elementary School.
Mrs.Fruechte's 1st grade class loves having their nose in a good book. Thank you to Estelle's Eatery and Bar for being our monthly scholastic book sponsor!
Not only did 4th grade student Blake Tripp mix nine perfect colors from primary colors (red, blue, yellow) to make his color wheel, he also took an “oops” splotch of yellow-orange paint and turned it into the beak of a lovely bird! The book Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg taught us when we have a mistake or an unplanned occurrence, instead of giving up, we can go in a new direction to create something different.
Congratulations to the winners of the school spelling bee: Audra Otto, 1st place; Maddox Wolfgram, 2nd place; and Zach Krage, 3rd place. Audra and Maddox will represent Fillmore Central at the regional spelling bee in February.
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Come join us on Tuesday evenings for a few games of volleyball. we are looking To expand our league and wanTing To enCourage 17 year olds and older To join. Tuesday from 7:30-9 p.m. in the Fillmore Central Elementary Gym, Preston. $3.00 per week or $30 for the season. adulT soCCer league is every Sunday 6-8 p.m. in the Fillmore Central Elementary Gym. If weather allows, soccer will be on the soccer field at Fillmore Central Elementary. $3.00 per week or $30 for the season. men’s league baskeTball has begun. Wednesday evenings at Fillmore Central Elementary Stage Gym from 6:30-8:30. Contact Colten Hampel with any questions - 507.440.5801. $3.00 per week or $30 for the season.
Congratulations to Garrett Aggen who placed first in the Friends of Minnesota Barns calendar contest. Garrett took first place in the category of barns that had seen better days. He is a member of the Fillmore Central Photo Club. Rianna Ryan, a 2018 graduate of Fillmore Central, had a photo selected for publication in the 2019 Weather Calendar contest. The contest had over 3,000 entries, and judges selected only 125 photos for publication. Rianna had a photo of a monarch butterfly selected as a winner. Congratulations to both photography club members!
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Miniature horse beats the odds against West Nile Virus By Anna Erickson Miniature horses are somewhat of a rarity in southern Minnesota, but their delicate appearance and charm is sure to Anna Erickson win over any heart, which is how I ended up with seven of them. The morning of September 7 started the same as any other day. I was up by sunrise carrying out my daily chores of tending to my horses, when I noticed that one mare was absent. I knew something was awry when she didn’t come when I called her name. Upon searching for her I discovered her lying in the pasture in obvious distress. We called our veterinarian immediately and she soon arrived. After thoroughly examining Belle she delivered her diagnosis. I acquired Belle five years ago when she was only four months old. Since that time I’d loved her everyday and spent my summers training her. She excelled in jumping, pulling a cart, dressage, and any obstacle courses. She could easily clear jumps double her height. But
her athleticism was overshadowed by her sweet disposition. She was petite, even for being a miniature horse, a mere 250 lbs and only stood 32 inches tall at the shoulder. Her tiny appearance and sweet demeanor drew people to her. I brought her to Mabel’s Community Night Out where she reveled in the attention. She loved being petted by people young and old. Some people who had never been around horses in their life were not intimidated by Belle at all. She eagerly accepted hugs, and even kisses, from anyone willing to bow down to her level. People were amazed at how young she was but always remained so calm, even around the most rowdy children. Now you might understand my disbelief of the cruel irony, that such a sweet horse was being put through such an awful experience. Wiping away tears, I listened carefully as the vet delivered the dreaded news. My little horse was suffering from Encephalomyelitis, which is inflammation in the brain and spinal cord that causes 50% of her body to become completely paralyzed. She had somehow contracted the West Nile Virus. For those
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of you not familiar with West Nile, it is a very rare virus that originates in birds and is passed to humans and equines through mosquitoes. Many of you may have noticed the unusual amount of mosquitoes this year. It’s a very delicate sickness and she had shown no symptoms the previous days. She was given a high dose of steroids in the hopes that she would pull through. The chance of one of our horses contracting this disease was so rare it was as if we had won a lottery nobody wants to win. For weeks I came home during school to water and feed her since she was completely immobile. For fear of large predators taking advantage of her handicap, we had to move her from the pasture into the barn. She was frightened of loud machinery so I am very thankful that a few of our close friends and family members were able to lend a helping hand. We all came together to lift and carry her into the barn. After 12 days of her paralysis she began having a minor rectal prolapse. I felt that her end was near. I always gave her a heartfelt goodbye every night, not knowing if I would see her in the morning. During this time I was told by many people to have her put down. Vet bills were adding up quickly and we were struggling to keep up her endless medications and vet check-ups. But after five years I couldn’t imagine giving up on her. I knew she was fighting and I refused to lose hope when she had such a strong will to live. Her herd mates, which she had lived with her entire life, where also under a great deal of stress brought on by her sudden unexplained absence. However, this story, unlike countless others, has a happy ending. On the fifteenth day I came to the barn at sunrise only to discover her standing on her own. She was slightly unsteady and shaky but managed to stay on her feet throughout the entire day. Her paralysis had completly receded. Word of her miraculous recovery spread and she was dubbed the nickname “miracle horse.” She was somewhat of a superstar at the vet clinic and had truly put her doctors in awe. Belle currently resides at our farm, where she spends her days galloping with the other horses through the fields. You would never know there was ever anything wrong with the little filly. Belle beat the odds, even though everything was stacked against her. So no matter how small you are, how sick you are, or even what others are saying to you, don’t ever lose hope.
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Veterans home funding limitations By Karen Reisner At a relatively brief November 13 Fillmore County Board meeting, the size limitations due to funding for the proposed veterans home in Preston were discussed. Commissioner Duane Bakke reported on a November 8 planning meeting in Preston with representatives from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. The proposal for a 72 bed home may not be possible due to limited funding. How big of facility will be affordable in Preston? Funds from the state, city, county, other area government units and individual donations are eligible for the 2:1 federal match. However, that only adds up to roughly $33 million at this time. Montevideo and Bemidji are looking at available funding of $41 to $46 million, which should be sufficient to support a 72 bed facility in each area. The funding at this point for Preston will support only a 54 bed facility. Chairman Mitch Lentz suggested we could do more if the county board and city of Preston are willing to. Commissioner Randy Dahl responded he is not ready to do that. It would take about $3 million more of local or state funding eligible for the 2:1 federal match to build the fourth “pod” consisting of 18 beds. This could achieve the originally planned 72 bed facility. Lentz stated he was “very disappointed” falling short of this goal. There is a time element as they are already in the predesign process. Bakke suggested that 25% less beds will not necessarily result in an equal percentage reduction in employees. He estimated the reduction of employment at the smaller facility will likely be about 10% compared to that of a 72 bed facility. Bakke noted there may be a possibility of building the fourth pod in the future, but it would not likely include federal funding. He added that all pods
In Loving Memory... Of my soul mate Loren Turner, formerly of Harmony. Passed away August 13, 2018. He would have been 58 on November 24th. His favorite time of the year Thanksgiving, camping in the desert. It was our destiny to love, to live, to share our life, together forever! He was a devoted husband to Donna, caring stepfather to Nolan, Jeri-Lee (Mike), Myles (Steph), remarkable grandfather to Max & Eli Cripps (Estevan, SK) and Brynlee Jones (St. Laurant, MB). Celebration of life was held at the Arizona City Moose Lodge on September 29th.
will be capable of providing memory care. Bakke concluded, “Fifty-four is better than zero.” Other business in brief • Doug Lind and Aaren Mathison, Fillmore County Ag Society, personally thanked the board for their financial assistance in the amount of $7,000 to help pay for concrete repairs needed inside and in front of the Fairground’s building used for storing Rochester City Line buses. Lind said the job is complete. • Darrell Schmitt, highway engineer technician supervisor, requested and received approval for final payment to Minnowa Construction in the amount of $6,870.44 for a completed Beaver Township project. Brent Kohn, maintenance superintendent, requested approval to purchase three skid loader attachments. Twenty thousand dollars had been budgeted for attachments. Three bids were obtained for each attachment. The low bids from Bobcat for a hydraulic hammer at $6,114.50 and for an auger at $1,967.43 were approved. Kohn recommended a 72-inch land plane be purchased from Ziegler, even though it was higher than the other bids at $2,938. He said the Ziegler unit was heavier built and should last a lot longer. The purchase of a land plane was approved as recommended. • Voting delegates for the Association of Minnesota Counties 2018 Annual meeting were approved (commissioners Mitch Lentz, Duane Bakke, Gary Peterson, Randy Dahl, Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman, Social Services Director Kevin Olson, Director of Nursing Jessica Erickson, and auditor/treasurer elect Heidi Jones). VSO Jason Marquardt will attend in his capacity with the Minnesota Association County Veterans Service Officers (MACVSO). Assignments were also made to various committees at the AMC annual conference to be held on December 2-4. • Commissioner Marc Prestby congratulated Jessica Erickson on her appointment as Community Health Services (CHS) administrator for the Houston-Fillmore Joint Board of Health. • State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Fillmore, Houston Counties) will serve as the new Senate President during the upcoming legislative session. At the December 18 board meeting at 9:30 a.m., Representative Greg Davids and Senator Jeremy Miller will be present to listen to 2019 legislative priorities and to make comments.
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Correction to recipe A correction to a recipe on page 12 of the 2018 Tasty Temptations cookbook is as follows: Minnesota Wild and Cheesy Hotdish Karen Johnson, Harmony, MN 2 - 6 oz. boxes Long Grain and Wild Rice with Seasoning (Uncle Ben’s) 4 Tbsp. butter 1 c. green onions, chopped 1 c. celery, chopped 8 oz. slice mushrooms 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 2 c. grated mild cheddar cheese
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and Duane; and brothers-in-law David, Danny, and Jimmy Hall. A memorial service will be Monday, November 19, 2018, at 11a.m, at the Henrytown Lutheran Church in rural Harmony, with the Rev. Dean Safe officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel is assisting with arrangements. Marvin “Buddy” Meyer Marvin “Buddy” Meyer, age 92, of Spring Valley, Minn., died November 8, 2018, at his home. Funera l services were held 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at Marvin Meyer St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wykoff, Minn., with Pastor Michael Harman officiating. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, November 12, 2018, at Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley, Minn., and continued for one hour at the church prior to the service on Tuesday. Burial took place at St. John’s Cemetery. Marvin Frank “Buddy” Meyer was born December 13, 1925, in Fillmore County. The son of Otto and Amanda (Affeldt) Meyer, he attended Forestville Country School and St John’s Parochial School in Wykoff. He was united in marriage to Darlene Copeman on June 22, 1947, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wykoff. They enjoyed 66 years of marriage. Together they dairy farmed and worked the land for 46 years before moving to Spring Valley in 1993. Buddy enjoyed playing cards, softball, dancing, camping and visiting with friends. He read his Bible each day and was devoted to his church. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his children: Marsha (Roger) Winch of Stewartville, Dennis (Carolyn) Meyer of Wykoff, Lynette (Tom) Ramaker of Spring Valley, Nancy (Randel) Christopherson of Austin, and Douglas (Kim) Meyer; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, one sisterlaw, June Meyer, Stewartville; and special friend Pat Schwartz. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Darlene in 2013, 11 siblings: Walter, Ernest, Alfred, Printed Paul, Martha with SoyRollie, ink Irvin, Amanda Zwart, Magdalena Jeske, Otto, Edna Schultz, and Edward. Memorials are preferred to St John’sPrinted Lutheran with Church if Wykoff or St John’s Parochial Lutheran School of Wykoff. Condolences may be left at www.hindthudekfuneralhomes. Printed on recycled paper com.
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Stanley “Stan” Knutson Stanley “Stan” J. Knutson, 80, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Stan was born on July 7, 1938, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Anton and Helma (Veum) Knutson. He was raised in Sheldon, Minn., where he attended country school. Stan was united in marriage with Ruth Moe. His career included farming and craft woodworking. Stan was an easy-going man with a deep Christian faith, who loved to read the Bible. He enjoyed visiting the neighbors at the campground and he adored his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ruth; four children: Lorna (Ray) Calvert, Joan (Todd) Dugstad, Roger (Tracy) Knutson, and Brian (Brenda)
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Knutson; nine grandchildren: Shana, Dana, Sheldon, Nicholas, Logan, Dustin, Cole, Ashlee, and Emma; one great-granddaughter, Katie; two siblings: Lawrence (Loretta) Knutson and Trygve (Janet) Knutson; three brothers-in-law: Mel (Betty) Moe, George (Mavis) Moe, and Richard (EuGenia) Moe; and by a special family friend, Tom Schumacher. Stan was preceded in death by his parents and daughter-in-law, Teresa Knutson. There will be a memorial service for Stan at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 19, 2018, at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford. Visitation will be from 4:30 until the time of the service at the funeral home on Monday. Leave a memory of Stan and sign his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.
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Rushford discusses improvement project; school site By Kirsten Zoellner The Rushford City Council held a public hearing Tuesday, November 13, during the regularly scheduled council meeting, for the purpose of providing details and hearing resident feedback for a proposed street and utility improvement project. The project is tentatively scheduled for spring 2019. City Engineer Derek Olinger, of Bolton & Menk, was present at the meeting to discuss the scope and timeline. The project planning began in late 2017 when the city reviewed the Capital Improvement Plan. At the time, funds were budgeted for a street project costing just shy of $2 million. Earlier this year, data on street conditions, water mains, sanitary and storm sewers was analyzed to determine which areas were in poorest condition. Selected for the base project area were East Grove, Walnut, and North Burr Oak Streets. A special project on Lamplighter Lane will also be included. “We were trying to put together a project that fit the parameters,” stated Olinger. Following determination of the project area, a feasibility study was conducted. Olinger didn’t mince words when it came to condition of the streets and utilities in the area. Streets are heavily deteriorated. The water main, while installed in the 1940-1950s, is cast iron with a tendency to be brittle and weak. Sanitary sewers, in poor condition and undersized, are some of the oldest in the city. The storm sewers are nonexistent, except for some along the levee. Plans for the base project include reconstruction of the streets, including the aggregate base and installation of curb and gutter, while proposed utility work will include all new water main and sanitary sewer from the main to the right of way. Storm sewers, with several inlets, will be installed, capturing water flowing down Grove Street from
the levee east to Money Creek Street. The estimated for a cost is $1.99 million and will be paid for by general obligation bond and property owner assessment. The city’s assessment policy allows for street, water, sanitary projects to be assessed at up to 30% of the total project cost. Storm sewer costs are 10% city cost, while any sidewalks are 100% property owner cost. With proposed assessments coming in higher than expected, the city is opting for a reduced rate assessment closer to 20%. The Lamplighter Lane project was discussed in great detail for the last year and determination was made to reclaim the steep, two-home road, but make no utility improvements. Total project cost is $83,000, which will be paid for out of the Capital Projects Fund. A neighborhood meeting was held November 1 and went well according to Olinger and City Administrator Tony Chladek. “It started larger and we had to dial back. The scoring process was a huge component,” said Chladek. “With the scoring, scope, and resources there was no doubt these were our projects.” It was stressed that costs estimate pricing is based on comparable projects, but once the project is bid out, actual project cost and assessment numbers will be known. “Like you, we’re hoping the bids come in low,” added Chladek. The assessment will be added to tax rolls in the fall of 2019 for taxes payable 2020. Property owners have the option to make a full or partial payment prior to November 2019. Once it’s on the taxes, only full payments on the balance can be made. The topic of sidewalks in the project area were discussed at length. Currently, sidewalks in the area are either in poor condition or non-existent. The council opted to remove the small sections of poor sidewalks rather than replace them. The council
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Monday, November 19, 2018 approved moving forward with plans and specs for the projects unanimously. In other news, Councilor Jim O’Donnell, who sits on the Library Board, made it known that Library Director Susan Hart has tendered notice of her retirement effective March 19, 2019. Hart has been a powerful advocate for the library and has served the community in the role for more than 20 years. The Library Board is forming a hiring committee and will be meeting November 29 to discuss the next steps. While the board has the authority to hire the new director, it is expected their choice for replacement will be brought before the city council as soon as a decision is made. During reports, Administrator Chladek interjected his thoughts related to the R-P School District’s redevelopment of the former elementary and high school facilities in Rushford and a Plan B option the city is waiting on. The district has a proposed redevelopment opportunity, but details have been slow to emerge. The site was vacated by the district in the summer of 2017. “The public has an interest in what’s there,” stressed Chladek. “What we would like to see is housing developed over there. I don’t think it’s been talked about publicly enough. It’s time to let them know there is another plan for over there, should this prospect not turn out,” he added. “Let them kick every can, turn every stone; from our perspective, because we know the benefit of housing, it would be in the best interest of the city to develop it for housing.” “We need to engage the public about envisioning something else there and it has to start. It’s time to take folks off the hook and start exploring other options. The facts, data, and resources are just not matching up. It’s time to have a public conversation about it.” Councilor Sally Ryman noted that half of the school board will be new members, come January, and they will need to be brought up to speed. “It’s not what we want to see on that site; it’s what the data is saying we need on that site.” “There is a timeline of when there’s supposed to be a decision,” added City Clerk Kathy Zacher. “I think they’re working through Peterson first, then the other. I think perhaps one hinges on the other.” Several on the council mentioned citizens asking them when the city would be tackling the project, only to clarify that the city does not own the property, but rather it is owned by the school district. “We’ve talked about this, but I don’t know if we’ve ever said, ‘We have a different vision for the site,’” said Chladek. “Let’s see what the big reaction might be. Maybe that’ll help us better engage the public.” The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, November 26, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Peterson approves nuisance ordinance By Kirsten Zoellner The City of Peterson has officially approved an ordinance regulating public nuisances after months of deliberation. At the Wednesday, November 14 meeting the council voted unanimously to approve the ordinance with changes made by City Attorney Greg Schieber, of Nethercut Schieber Attorneys. As noted last month, it includes clear definition of the term “vehicle” as trailers, boats, tractors, all-terrain vehicles, golf carts, and campers, but does not include snowmobiles, lawnmowers, or scooters.” Vehicles must be operable and registered to the property resident. Carports, hoop sheds, and large tents are not considered allowable buildings in which they may be kept. No more than six vehicles may be stored outside on a property. Prohibition of parking in certain areas has been narrowed to include 11 specific bullet points, which include on grass and sidewalks. It also limits vehicle repair on street to only minor repairs, with removal of the vehicle within 24 hours. No vehicle can be left parked on a city street for more than 24 hours and law enforcement can ticket those which are. Each non-compliant vehicle is a $50 citation the first time. There will be a grace period of 30 days after the first citation to resolve the issue or remove the vehicle. In no action is taken and the vehicle remains, the second per vehicle citation is $75. The grace period for the second and subsequent citations is just 15 days. Every subsequent citation will continue to increase $25 from the previous citation fine. If there is no action on the citations, the city has several options. Law enforcement may be contacted to issue a criminal citation, the vehicles may be towed if on public property, and the city may still pursue legal action against the owner. The option to add abatement for removal of nuisance vehicles from private property may be added to the ordinance at a later date, if needed. Schieber noted doing so would require more steps and procedures. “It’s a bridge we can cross if this is not effective,” noted City Clerk Chris Grindland. The city will post a summary of the ordinance in the paper, as well as continuing to include information about it in the city newsletter. The ordinance will be posted at city hall and the post office. In other news, impressive last
minute strides were made on past due utility bills, which are to be certified to the county November 20 for assessment with property taxes. The city has made changes to the policy in the last two years and it may be paying off. Grindland noted there was $25,000 due in October, but the amount had reduced to just $16,174 in early November. One account of $9,651 past due was paid this month. This brings the total past due to just $6,523, representing eight past due accounts. This amount, along with a $50 administrative fee per account, will be certified to the county for the tax rolls. The council has also unanimously approved the 2019 budget, including a 3% increase over the 2018 levy. The preliminary levy had been set at 8%. Any extra funds, beyond budgetary needs, generated by the increase will go into the Street Improvement Fund. The council will continue to provide a $5 per home donation to the Food Shelf for all homes decorated in lights for the annual Christmas in Peterson festival. It was noted that approximately 60 homes decorate for the event. Lastly, Bolton & Menk Engineer Derek Olinger was present at the meeting to discuss services that are available from the firm for infrastructure planning purposes. Olinger referenced discussions he’s had with Public Works Director Rick Lee and Clerk Grindland for the last 45 days regarding options for the city. The firm does strictly municipal engineering work and believes it can assist the city with utility planning, development of a pavement management plan, and city mapping, among other things. Specifically, Olinger hit at sanitary inflow and infiltration issues, pavement and utility conditions in relation to capital improvement plans, and the benefits of partnering with an engineering firm. “We can be a resource for you; tap on our shoulder and ask questions,” said Olinger. “It’s not always that you have a specific project, but maybe just little cat and dog issues that you want to discuss. That’s where I see the value in it.” Per council request, Olinger will send a copy of service agreement for review. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Wednesday, December 12, at 6 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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ture, gardening, and housewares and home furnishings. Drury says people were finding small ads in the back of the magazines with a luring offer to pay no taxes for the goods. Brick and mortar companies in the state began complaining to the Commissioner of Revenue. “It was a risky venture of ordering from a furniture place 1,000 miles away, so customers would get a price from that retailer and ask us to meet the price. We couldn’t do that,” explains Drury. Twenty-five years after the Bellas Hess decision, riding the wave of the new, highly accessible internet sales, another lawsuit was brought before the Supreme Court in the
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case of Quill Corp. versus North Dakota. The state attempted to force the Delaware retailer to pay sales tax for its products. The court ultimately ruled states could not collect sales tax for online purchases. The only exception was if the seller had some sort of physical presence in the state in question. “The estimated tax money the state missing out on is enormous and it was getting worse,” stresses Drury. “I had no idea it took this kind of thing to change it.” The lobbying by retailers continued to grow following the decision. Some of the others lobbying for a change were public relations representatives from larger corporations, such as Target and Best Buy. “There was as much interest for a small business, like ours, as there was for other big compa-
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nies. We were all saying the same thing,” says Drury. Drury was asked to testify before both the House Tax Committee and the Senate Tax Committee, eventually testifying several times. “There’s sales and use tax and consumers really should have reported it, but no one did. I met three different commissioners of revenue. They could see how much money was not being collected that customers really did still owe. No one wanted this more,” notes Drury. “Every time I was asked to testify, someone from Amazon pushing against it. They eventually did start charging sales tax a year or two ago,” he adds. According to data from the National Conference of State Legislatures, a 2009 study was expanded in 2012 and quantified uncollected sales and use taxes totaled more than $23 million annually. This was projected to increase to $26 billion by 2015. Amid several “kill Quill” bills, the state of North Dakota altered its laws in 2016 and three remote retailers refused to comply with payment of taxes. In 2017, the state took its fight to the Supreme Court. This past June, the court ruled 5:4 that the Quill Decision was “unsound and incorrect,” thereby overturning the earlier decision, as well as remaining portions of the Bellas Hess ruling. “It literally took an act of Congress and a Supreme Court decision to overturn two previous decisions to make this happen,” says Drury. “People would tell me,
Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips! ‘You can’t because of the Quill Decision,’ but that’s just wrong. Things can change. Things do change.” Drury says he was stunned when he heard the Supreme Court had overturned the previous decisions. “I heard it on the radio,” Drury recalls. “It had been quite a while and it was out of our hands. Minnesota had already changed our state laws so our state could collect tax if the decision was changed.” To date, there’s been no pushback from retailers, as far as Drury knows. “The initial argument was that small retailers would be inconvenienced. That was not accurate. It was the same questions from everyone. It’s like a different generational challenge with each case.” Drury had no idea he’d even been nominated for his efforts pushing for a change in the law, but being nominated by other retailers is an honor. The Retailers Association reviewed dozens of applications from across the state for 10 specific awards given out. “Sometimes it’s hard for retailers to add their voice on issues at the State Capitol and other levels of government, but Mike Drury is
well practiced as he’s been doing it for over 20 years in advocating for sales tax fairness,” says Bruce Nustad, Minnesota Retailers Association president via a press release. “Mike has been talking with elected officials over and over and over again. Frankly, that’s his secret as an outspoken advocate for advocating for a level the sales tax playing field. As an industry we are so grateful to Mike for sharing his story and his tireless efforts to make sure elected officials understand how their actions impact retailers and communities. Mike is a well-deserved recipient of the Advocate of the Year award.” “It was a big long fight that lasted 20 years,” says Drury. “I guess they gave me the award because I kept complaining,” he laughs. “We’ve always known we can compete on price and service, but the playing field has to be level,” said Mike in the press release. “It’s important that people like me tell their story and talk to politicians. They need to hear how things impact you and what’s going on in your store. Often the best thing to do is just pick up the phone and call. They need to hear from you directly.”
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Mabel is inviting you to “Shop Small” at their local stores this holiday season - especially on Small Business Saturday, November 24.
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and how the human body worked in health and disease.” Gathje was nominated for the teaching award by a former colleague from when she taught at John Marshall High School in Rochester. Once her nomination was accepted, she was invited to apply. There were seven parts to the application, including a resume, pictures of classroom projects,
descriptions of her teaching philosophy, and a grant proposal for the monetary part of the award. From there, the MnSTA executive board made their selection. “I received a plaque and $1,000 for a classroom project that I had to propose as part of the application. I will use the money for my ‘Green Team’ initiative. My environmental science students are working on a comprehensive recycling program at our school. The goal of this behavior modification project is to
“Mrs. Gathje is a remarkable teacher,” said Izzy Berg, seated, a sophomore at Chatfield High School. “She thoroughly explains the concepts of science to everyone who takes classes…and makes science fun!” Nora Gathje believes that to be effective you need to wear many different hats — entertainer, mentor, motivator, content expert, presenter, classroom manager, and coach. “Commit to constant improvement,” she said. “And enjoy getting to know the students along the way!” Photo submitted
Monday, November 19, 2018 reduce the amount of garbage students generate, in hopes that they will become more mindful of their impact on the environment.” Gathje studied many different science subjects throughout her schooling and felt it would be selfish to keep all of that amazing knowledge to herself. Her original major in college was biology on a pre-med track. However, instead of becoming a doctor, she felt she could have a greater influence on inspiring students to go into medicine and related fields. “I have actually indirectly imparted knowledge and influenced many of my students to enter the health care field. It is an exponential return on my educational investment. I love teaching high school because I can really teach a lot of high-level chemistry and biology content, as well as do real-world science experiments with my students.” According to Gathje, teaching science is like constantly trying to hit a moving target. There are always new ideas about how science should be taught, not to mention the accumulation of scientific data is constantly changing. “I’m on the lookout for new experiences for my students all the time. The only constant in science teaching is change. I have taught at least 12 different science courses so far in my career. I pride myself on an innovative curriculum.” Gathje said that her mother was always there to encourage her to be curious and to try her best in school. Her mom guided her
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when she needed an essay topic or a project idea in school and taught her how to write well. “I loved school and that’s why I’ve never left. I’ve always been at peace with my decision to become a teacher. It is a very rewarding career, and it is as natural to me as breathing. My classroom is my second home.” If anyone is considering teaching, Gathje’s advice is to understand that to be effective you need to wear many different hats — entertainer, mentor, motivator, content expert, presenter, classroom manager, and coach. “Commit to constant improvement,” she said. “And enjoy getting to know the students along the way!” Gathje recalls something that was said to her when she was a student teacher. Her supervising teacher asked her if she was enjoying the students. “I remember that I was taken back because I had lost sight that students deserve to have a relationship with their teachers,” Gathje said. “Since that day, I have made it my priority to really get to know my students. That one sentiment sticks with me every day as I step into my classroom. I want to make a positive impact on more than just their knowledge. I want them to know that I care.” Gathje has a Bachelor of Science degree from LeMoyne College in Syracuse, N.Y., a Master’s of Science in Immunology from Mayo Clinic and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Life Science Teaching from Winona State University. Andy, her husband of 22 years,
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is a dairy, beef and crop farmer. They have three children: Andrew, 20, studies dairy science at the University of Wisconsin River Falls; Bennett, 18, studies agricultural science at South Dakota State University and Henry is a sophomore at Chatfield High School.
Minnesota Science Teacher Association President, Josh Tharaldson, presented the Science Teaching Award to Nora Gathje at their conference. Gathje teaches at Chatfield High School and was nominated for the award by a former colleague. It was an extensive application process that included a classroom project proposal for the $1,000 cash prize. “I’ll use the money for my ‘Green Team’ initiative, a recycling program at our school to reduce the amount of garbage students generate, in hopes that they will become more mindful of their impact on the environment.” Photo submitted
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, November 19, 2018
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week.
Whalan city employee Landsverk to retire in 2019 By Barb Jeffers Lanny Landsverk, city maintenance worker for the City of Whalan reported to the council at
the November council meeting that he will be retiring next fall after the seasonal work has been completed. The council thanked
him for his years of service thus far and appreciated the early notice to look for a replacement. The monthly meeting, which
cil members Johnny Halvorson, Owen Lewis and Everett Johnson were present. Absent was council member Kim Berekvam. Minutes from the October 8
took place on Veterans Day, November 12, 2018, began at 5 p.m. Mayor Marlys Tuftin, City Clerk Lolly Melander and coun-
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Monday, November 19, 2018
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Fillmore County Sports Volleyball All-Conference By Paul Trende A foursome from Section Runner-Up Mabel-Canton highlights the volleyball AllConference list for the Journal covered schools. The Cougars boast two seniors, a junior, and a sophom o r e . The Trende Three are Report at least repeat All-league selections. The sophomore gets the biggest honor. Kenidi McCabe Paul Trende (5’5” setter) repeats as All-SEC. She also makes Class A first team All-State. Maybe M-C’s best pure athlete, and definitely their quickest reflex-player, McCabe put up 868 assists, a team second-best 379 digs (not normal for a setter), 101 kills, and 54 aces on 92.4% serving. She went over 2,000 career assists and Kenidi McCabe has 1,876 the last two seasons alone. In that span, she’s had 23 matches of 30-plus assists and four matches of 50-plus. She is now one of only six setters in M-C history over 2-K helpers (with two years left). Lexi Thorson (5’5” OH/libero) and Maddy Michels (5’7” MH) are the two seniors. Thorson completes a strong, steady, and versatile fiveyear starter career as one of M-C’s top liberos and servers. She earns her second AllSEC honor (2016). With a tally of 1,591 Lexi Thorson digs, she finishes second in Cougar history behind Jenni Aasum’s fouryear mark of 1,554. With a tally Maddy Michels of 347 aces, Thorson is fourth in Cougar history in that category. For her senior year, Thorson led M-C with 91 aces and 391 digs. It’s her fifth year of at least 49 aces and her third year of at least 300 digs. She also has a pair of 100kill seasons, freshman (152) and senior (139), a pair of 100-assist seasons, freshman (116) and sophomore (113). Michels was a steady presence in the middle for four years, becoming the Cougars’ top hitter in her last
campaign, earning All-SEC for a third time. She led M-C with 264 kills (.259 hitting percentage), served at 95.2% clip with 37 aces, and chipped in 103 digs. She finishes her career with 749 kills. Her careerbest game was 22 kills versus Caledonia (2018). Junior Payton Danielson (5’4” OH) is a first time All-SEC pick. Maybe the Cougars’ best all-the-wayaround player, Danielson put up 315 digs, 210 kills, and 46 aces on 94.4% serving. She went over 1,000 career digs (1,035) and has now put together four straight years of at least 200 digs and 46 aces. Thorson, Danielson, McCabe, and Hannah Snell (350) gave Lonnie Morken four girls with over 300 digs, a rare feat. Making All-SEC Honorable Mention for the Cougs is Sarina Stortz (5’9” MH). The junior had a break-out season with a team second-best 234 kills (.268 hitting), a team-best 39 ½ blocks. Stortz nearly quadrupled her sophomore year kill output of 59. She notched double-digit kills in every Cougar play-off game, accumulating 60 across four contests (15 per). An anecdote to the Cougars’ season; M-C lost just three matches at full strength: Spring Grove, Minneota, and Medford. The Cougars redeemed themselves against the Lions thrice. Minneota defeated Medford for the Class A state title. Also making the All-SEC list are a pair of athletes each from Kingsland and Houston. For the Knights, sisters Lauren Buchholtz (5’9” OH) and Ellie Buchholtz (5’8” OH) each repeat as All-Conference (now in a different league). The senior Lauren wasn’t quite the dominant offensive player as junior year, when she had 440 kills and hit double-digits in 15 of 16 best-of-five matches. L-Buchholtz improved her game to be better all the way around though. She was still very impressive, notching county-highs in kills (360), b l o c k s (53.5), and kills in a match (25 done twice) while adding 283 Lauren digs. The Buchholtz fair-haired leaper hit double digits in 13 of 16 best-of-fives while increasing her dig total by nearly 100. Kingsland’s top volleyball player this decade finished with 1,208 career kills, registering 800 the past two seasons alone. It was a great high-flying splatting run. Ellie also was a more all-around threat, transitioning from pure setter to mostly hitter. She racked up 178 kills, 162 digs, 175 assists, a team-best 51 aces, and 47 blocks all while missing
six tourney and two regular season matches. Multiple nights, Ellie was as impressive as Lauren (a feat in and of itself ). Making All-SEC HM is Taylor Zimmerman. The senior four-year starter led Kingsland with 292 digs. Compiled with freshman (285), sophomore (187), and junior (317) year totals, she finishes with a career total of 1,081. Zimmerman also led Kingsland in serving, hitting on 259 of 271 for an impressive 95.6%. For Houston, Ariel Scanlan (5’6” setter/OH) and Jenny Albrecht (5’11” MH) are the two picks. They helped the ‘Canes to an 11-10 season, one of only a few plus-five-hundred campaigns for ‘Cane volleyball. Scanlan, a senior, repeats as All-SEC, completing an excellent three-year career. She amassed 92 kills, 175 assists, and 177 digs while serving (98%) and serve receiving (90%) at high rates. Albrecht played all the way around, was a force in the middle racking up a number of blocks, while scoring 121 kills. Senior Alyssa Rostad (5’5” Ariel Scanlan OH), Houston’s top defensive asset, made All-SEC HM. Lanesboro had no pure All-SEC picks. Senior multi-player Lexie Johnson (5’6” OH) made All-SEC HM. In the Three Rivers Conference, its 3-2-1. FC gets three A-C picks, R-P two, and Chatfield one. Seniors Madison Scheevel (5’5” setter) and Paige Donlinger (5’3” OH) each repeat as All-TRC for the Falcons. Each finishes a three-year varsity career. Scheevel notched 631 assists, 281 digs, 80 kills, and 31 aces on 96.1% serving this past season. Her assist total was third best in the TRC behind Caledonia’s Haley Jennings (801) and W-K’s Alana DeAngel (756). Her serve percentage (minimum 100 attempts) was fourth best to Cotter’s Abree Dieterman (97.4%), D-E’s Carly Mauseth (97.2%) and HailMadison ee Welsh Scheevel (96.2%). Scheevel was already over 1,000 career assists entering the campaign, and completes her career with 1,676. The last two years, she compiled 1,352 assists and 549 digs in quarterbacking the Falcons to a .650 winning percentage (37-20). Donlinger was her best accomplice. The TRC’s best “little” hitter, at 5’3”, was a model of consistency for two seasons. As a junior, she had 210 kills and 329 digs. As a senior, she went for a team-high 227 kills, a team second-best 315 digs, plus 36 aces. Her 2018 kill
total was fifth best in the TRC, behind Caledonia’s 6’2” Lydia Lange (371), 5’10” Katie Tornstrom (232), L-A’s 5’8” Ciarra McNally (318), and St. Charles 5’10” Elie Welch (261). A backrow player first, Donlinger finishes her career with 791 career digs. From two three-year staples to a one-year transplant, German foreign exchange student Stella Schrüfer (5’8” OH) is a third Falcon to make AllTRC. The senior said “guten nacht” on a number of her “der smashes” while also offering up a solid serving effort. Schrüfer had a team secondbest 168 kills and team-best 40 aces (despite missing 23 sets to injury). Her teammates can say “danke.” Her presence was definitely key in helping the Falcons to a TRC second place finish. Making All-TRC Honorable Mention are sophomore K.J. Corson (5’4” libero) and senior Katrina Bergey (5’4” DS). Corson wore the odd colored jersey well for a second straight year in amassing Stella Schrüfer a team best, TRC top three, 386 digs. It’s her second 300-plus dig season. Corson also served efficiently at 93.3%. Bergey, a senior, chipped in 140 digs and served at 95.3% (85 attempts). The fivesome helped FC to a solid 17-12 season. Rushford-Peterson’s All-league list includes five total selections. Alyvia Eide (5’4” libero) and Kjersta Hinz (5’11” MH) are first-time AllTRC picks. Eide, a sophomore, burst onto the scene as libero, notching 430 digs (or 368 more than her freshman year). She
was tops in the TRC in that department (not including La Crescent, which didn’t supply complete stats). Eide had five 20-plus dig matches including a pair Alyvia Eide of 30-plus efforts. Hinz, a third-year player, was one of only four girls in the TRC with 50-plus blocks. The senior had 52 rejections and 112 kills. Making AllTRC HM is the senior trio of Lauren Lawston (5’7” OH), Peyton Hoiness (5’7” setter), and Jaelyn Connaughty (5’6” OH). Lawston was R-P’s best allthe-way-around player. After going 177/251 (kills/digs) as a junior, Lawston went 183/280 as a senior, again leading R-P in spikes. After posting 386 as a junior, Hoiness tallied 291 assists as a senior, again leading the Trojans in that department. She chipped in 141 digs. Connaughty was R-P’s most versatile, and most improved. She contributed across the board with 273 assists, 120 digs, 74 kills, and a team-best 49 aces on 94% serving. In 2017, Connaughty played in just 25 sets (71 assists, 32 digs, 6 kills, 12 aces). Said ladies helped R-P to a solid 15-13 season. For Chatfield, the Gophers best offensive swinger Kielan LaPlante (junior OH) makes All-TRC. The 5’10” hitter had a team best 118 kills plus 34 ½ blocks. Fellow hitter Paige Erickson (5’8” MH) is All-TRC HM. Erickson had 100 kills, and team-bests 37 ½ blocks, 36 aces. *All TRC stats/rankings courtesy of Bill Bentson.
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Ostrander to fill council vacancy Wykoff Council winner cuts the cards & Menk. Regarding the ongoing infrastructure project, he explained that, “There was a milestone completion date in the project for October 31st, and that involved completion of all work except for the paving next year. And later in the agenda, we have a change order to modify that date, primarily because you recall we did a generator addition at the lift station. We kind of knew that might cause a delay,… and that’s what happened.” The council approved the change order as submitted, with a modified date of December 15. The council also approved two invoices regarding the project. There was discussion on the communication between Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and Ostrander, regarding MPCA’s expectation for Ostrander to start meeting guidelines on the amount of nitrogen in the water. Malm explained that, in a nutshell, Ostrander has stated that this expectation cannot be met with the existing water treatment plant, and a new plant would be too expensive while the city is still paying off the current plant. MPCA has written back asking for a more detailed explanation. Malm shared the draft of a letter he is proposing to send. The letter explains that the two options would be building a new plant, or piping the city’s water to another city for treatment. It estimates the cost of both options, and shows how each plan would be an unreasonable hardship for Ostrander. The city would ask to be allowed to pay off the current plant before meeting the nitrogen guidelines. The council approved the letter to be sent. The council approved liquor license renewals for Wolf ’s Den and Susie’s Roadhouse, contingent on all necessary paperwork being submitted. The council also approved a price quote from Kruegel’s for 4,300 gallons of propane. Purchase of a new furnace for the fire station was approved, as was repair of lighting fixtures there and at the community center. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. The next regular meeting of the city council will be December 4 at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome.
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By Rich Wicks The Wykoff City Council met in regular session on November 13, with all council members in attendance (Rocky Vreeman, Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, City Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett and Richard Gleason). Also attending were City Attorney Dwight Luhmann and Assistant Clerk Luann Hare. Approximately 15 other citizens were in attendance at the meeting. Prior to the regular council meeting, two public hearings were held, although no questions or comments were made during either hearing. The first was on 2019 budget and levy setting, and the second was regarding the proposed vacating of a portion of Line Street. The council held a tiebreaker regarding two candidates in the recent election who tied in their bids for Wykoff City Council. Missy Musel and Richard Gleason each received 84 votes. City Clerk Becky Schmidt stated that the preferred method for breaking the tie is either a coin flip or “cutting the deck” to see who gets a higher playing card. Musel was asked her preference, and she chose cards. After the new deck was opened and shuffled by Schmidt, and the deck was “cut” by a member of the public, Musel picked a three, and Gleason picked an eight, making him the winner. The council then officially canvassed the election results, including Alan Williams (elected to a two-year term as mayor) and Richard Gleason and Lyle Morey (each elected to a four-year term on the council). The council discussed an email received from Matthew Keough, representing JCMP Group LLC. His email stated that Keough is interested in purchasing the mobile home park located at 501 Fillmore Street in Wykoff. He stated an intention to grow the park, and to attract new residents to town. The email also asks if the city could bill each resident of that mobile home park for water and sewer services, rather than having the park owner pay and then get reimbursed by the individuals within the park. Becky Schmidt said that although this change would generate roughly $800 more monthly for the city, it could create problems as well. No action was taken at this time, but Mary Sackett and Mary Tjepkes agreed to work together to look further into this matter. Angela Tarrence addressed the council regarding the winter parking ordinance. She explained that at her home, there are sometimes five or more vehicles to be parked, and that’s not possible without having some parked on the street. She asked about alternate-side parking, or if she could be allowed a variance. After discussion of the options, the council voted to approve a variance, effective immediately. Ernie Domosky voiced a complaint about Waste Management; Becky Schmidt said she will call the company to pass along his concern. Missy Musel brought
up a concern regarding the city’s “junk ordinance.” She pointed out that the city staff has left several items sitting outside since Fall Fest, including a grill, sitting stool, and shovel. She suggested the city should set a better example of following their own ordinance. Daren Sikkink (WHKS) discussed the street project proposed for 2019. He stated, “What the process would be is tonight you would be accepting the feasibility report as we have written… and calling for a public hearing. And so the project, for the city’s portion, would be the utilities: sanitary sewer, water main, a portion of
the curb and gutter, and a portion of the storm sewer.” After discussion, the council set the public hearing for 7 p.m. at the community center on December 12. The council approved purchase of roughly $36,000 worth of apparel and gear for fire department crew, as requested by Fire Chief Wade Baker. The council voted to vacate the section of Line Street between Front Street and Bartlett Street. This was a “loose end” related to the school property. The meeting adjourned at 9 p.m. The council’s next regular meeting will be Monday, December 10 at 7 p.m.
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By Rich Wicks On November 8, the Ostrander City Council held a regular meeting. Members in attendance included Vernon Thompson, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, City Clerk Wendy Brincks, and DJ Start. Heidi Jones was absent. The council discussed how to fill the upcoming vacancy when Heidi Jones leaves the city council at the end of this year. Wendy Brincks said, “Heidi was elected Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer, so her spot becomes open January first. League of Minnesota Cities states that we should replace her before her term, before she leaves. She has the right to vote on who will fill her position.” She then listed the citizens who got “write-in” votes for city council, and she suggested that the city handle it as was done for the most recent council vacancy (when Erin Volkart left). She stated, “My thought is we should use those that wanted a position, or those that were written in, and find out if any of them would like to fill that spot.” She suggested that those citizens be asked to attend the city council meeting in December, so the council could ask questions of them. But, she added, “It’s open to anybody.” DJ Start suggested letting the 2019 council members deal with filling the vacancy, but after discussion, the council agreed to have Brincks contact the city attorney and the League of Minnesota Cities to clarify the best way to proceed. Brincks will also put a notice in with city water bills, informing citizens of this opportunity for any interested citizens to be considered for joining the council. There was discussion of whether or not homeowners are expected to take care of snow removal from sidewalks, or if the city would take on this responsibility. After considering the options, the council agreed to handle this issue as most cities do. Ostrander will continue with the current ordinance, which stipulates that homeowners are responsible for keeping sidewalks cleared of snow. If necessary, the city will hire someone to clear a sidewalk, and that homeowner will then be required to pay the cost. Brian Malm spoke on behalf of the engineering firm of Bolton
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forwarded to the property owner. Melanie Murphy was on the agenda to discuss trees which are on city property. Murphy attended with two additional family members. The dispute is in regards to three trees that are on city property which the Murphy family has maintained for many years. The city hired Norby Tree Service to trim tree branches that were in the way of power lines and to advise the council on any trees that needed to be removed. Norby stated the three trees in question are problematic trees and should come down but the Murphy family is against removing them and proposed leaving the trees standing and they will continue to maintain them at their own expense. Although the Murphy family planted the trees decades ago the question is whose property they are on. “The city has the right of way and the city has the unincorporated road where there are three power poles that go down the hill — that is actually a city designated unincorporated road,” stated Tuftin. “Those trees, they seem to be very close to the power lines, and those were recommended to be removed,” she explained. The city council went to the area and evaluated it and felt the trees were on city property. “We’ve never denied taking over city property — everybody has something or does something with the city property to maintain, to keep it up,” said Murphy. The issue was tabled until the
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Monday, November 19, 2018 December council meeting when the Whalan city attorney and the attorney for the Murphy family can be present. An estimated $550 will be added to the budget for 2019 to spray Rhino lining in the bed of the city sand truck for rust protection. The official state election results were reviewed. Marlys Tuftin was re-elected Mayor for a two-year term and Johnny Halvorson and Kim Berekvam were each elected for four-year terms as council members. Added to the agenda was a discussion on a special zoning meeting that was held in regards to roads and unincorporated roads. There are a number of unincorporated areas in town. The one specific area the zoning committee wanted to look at was the area between Oak Street and Bench Street that goes down the hill. “That’s where our power line goes,” stated Tuftin. “We have had discussions, as you know, about the property, and the city feels we have an obligation to take care of our power lines and to keep those areas clear and accessible to our utility trucks so they can get at them and make repairs as necessary,” said Tuftin. The area in question will be surveyed to clear any confusion as to property lines. The next regularly scheduled monthly Whalan City Council meeting will be held December 10. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Free Thanksgiving dinner in Greenleafton Greenleafton Reformed Church of rural Preston is hosting a Free Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner November 22. All are welcome. The meal will be served at noon. Those attending are invited to
bring a non-perishable food item or a freewill offering, and all proceeds will be given to the Fillmore County Food Shelf. For further information call (507) 937-3137 or e-mail greenleaftonrc@gmail.com.
Upcoming services at the Lenora United Methodist Church The Lenora Pioneer Church Society is very happy to announce the Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas services for the historic Lenora United Methodist Church. Thanksgiving service will be November 18 at 3 p.m. Advent/Christmas services will be December 16 at 3 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. and December 23 at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The wood stove will crackle with heat and the lamps will glow with light in the windows….the old church will be decorated and people will enjoy the warmth and
wonder of the season. People are invited to bring non-perishable food for local food shelves and an offering will be received for the ministry and care of the historic church. Everyone is welcome at old, pioneer church located in the small village of Lenora near Canton in Fillmore County. We hope you will enjoy these seasonal worship events at the old Lenora Church! In the event of dangerous winter weather, please use good winter diving judgment and listen for possible cancellations on local radio and television stations.
Friends of the Root River annual meeting Friends of the Root River and the public are invited to our annual meeting in the Rushford Village Hall on Wednesday, November 28. The address is 43038 MN-30, Rushford. The business meeting begins at 5
p.m., followed by a light dinner at 6 p.m. Our speaker this year, John Bruihler of the Rush-Pine Farmer-Led Council, will speak at 6:30 p.m. to their successes in improving both soil health and water quality.
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Harmony council certifies election results By Hannah Wingert The Harmony City Council approved Resolution 18-10 certifying the results of the municipal general election. Steve Donney was re-elected as mayor. Council members Kyle Morem and Stephen Sagen’s terms were up and so two spots were open on the council. Sagen was re-elected to fill one spot and Tony Webber was elected for the other. A public hearing was held to discuss the delinquent utility accounts. No one was present from the public, and so the council approved Resolution 18-09 that will allow the city to list the delinquent amounts
as special assessments on the tax rolls for 2019 taxes. The flooring in the fire hall meeting room, office, bathrooms, and entry way need to be replaced. Fire Chief Rod Johnson provided the council with an estimate for an epoxy flooring in the amount of $11,384.00. The flooring would include the fire department insignia in the floor at no additional cost. Council member Debbie Swenson felt that the cost should come out of the city’s capital funds instead of the fire department’s budget as it’s more of a building and maintenance issue than equipment purchase. The details of
the budget for the project will be determined when the city finalizes the 2019 budget next month. For the time being, the council approved a motion to move ahead with the flooring contingent on budgeting with the possibility of a 50% down payment. Maintenance Director Chris Johnson informed the council of an issue at the wastewater treatment plant. When he opened the door at the plant, the room was full of steam as the boiler had superheated and was out of water by the time he arrived. He and the rest of the maintenance crew are working to get the air of the
Chatfield Capital Improvements Plan By Karen Reisner At the November 13 meeting
of the Chatfield City Council, a Capital Improvements Plan
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system now so that hot water can be fully circulated again. The city’s leaf pick-ups are officially done for the year as the equipment is prepared for the upcoming winter weather. The EDA reported that they have issued three housing rebates this year. The rebates are awarded when the exterior of the house is complete to allow the homeowners to use the funds for the interior. Out of the 750 HarmonyOpoly games available, 370 have been purchased so far. The EDA received a revolving loan request for a potential yarn and fiber store that would be opened on Main Street. The loan committee had approved the request and recommended it to the council, who also
approved it. Several young people will be attending an upcoming Arts Board meeting to determine if they’re interested in joining as student members. One bid has been received for the community center bathrooms project so far. The bathrooms were originally designed for elementary aged children and so the toilets are very low to the ground and not ADA compliant. Unfortunately, it appears that the project will be a large, expensive undertaking. More information will be presented to the council at a later date as research is done. The next Harmony City Council meeting will be held on December 11 at 7 p.m.
was distributed. It was not discussed at this city council meeting. It summarizes the city’s financial condition and provides a tool to evaluate the feasibility of future capital improvement projects and purchases. Bubany finds the city to be financially sound with healthy reserves in the general fund and currently in the utility fund (however these reserves are dwindling). Chatfield has a higher cost of services than comparison cities, but is found to be an attractive place to live demonstrated by 15 to 20 new building permits each year. Bubany goes on to explore two scenarios for the future; one with no new projects or purchases and the other with new projects and purchases. He offers estimates as to how each will affect future property tax rates. The tax rate will initially spike in either case due to the swimming pool project. Tax rates may fall off some thereafter or remain stable depending on new projects and/or purchases. Bubany recommends adjustments upward in water and sewer rates. Other business in brief • Brittney Nielson was administered the oath of office by City Clerk Joel Young; she will serve as a part-time patrol officer. Police Chief Shane Fox administered the law enforcement oath. • During a public hearing on the delinquent utility assessment, there was no comment from the public or dispute of the delinquency assessment listing. A resolution was adopted directing delinquent utility accounts be collected with property taxes. • Young reported the election results. Mayor Russ Smith,
councilor Paul Novotny, and councilor Mike Urban were reelected. A total of 1,082 votes were cast, which is just under 70% of the city’s electorate. The canvassing of ballots was approved. • Both the second consideration and publication of Ordinance #437 Critical Water Emergency Restriction were approved. The ordinance will regulate non-essential water usage upon a critical water deficiency. • Pay estimate #2 to Benike in the amount of $140,372.95 for the pool project was approved. Pay estimate #3 in the amount of $47,500 to Ricchio was approved, also for the pool project. • The first consideration of Ordinance #437 Fees was tabled. The fee schedule and possible changes are being looked at by the Personnel Budget Committee. • A proposal from Smith, Schafer and Associates to do the city’s audit was approved. Young said they do an excellent job. Professional fees for the audit are estimated to be $21,100 total. • Olmsted County Commissioners have invited small cities and townships to participate in a roundtable on December 4 from 7-8:30 p.m. Plans for long range transportation and land use will be discussed. • Young reported on a project through Olmsted County, “Citizen Alert Service.” People can sign up for the service and be notified by e-mail, text message, or telephone call about a variety of emergency situations like snow plowing, water breaks, street closings, a rash of burglaries, and so on. The service doesn’t cost the city anything.
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John Dols appointed to Spring Fillmore County Police Reports life Management Area Without Fillmore County Valley Council Permit, Fine $200, Total Fees Sheriff’s Office
By Rich Wicks During the regular meeting of the Spring Valley City Council on November 14, the council appointed John Dols to fill the council vacancy caused by the resignation of Jessy Betts, effective immediately. Council members stated that since the recent election resulted in two new council members (Chris Danielson and Luan Ruesink) being chosen by voters, it made sense to appoint the candidate with the third-most votes to fill this council vacancy, and that was John Dols. The council also approved Resolution 2018-35, canvassing the election results, which included Tony Archer being elected mayor for a twoyear term, and Danielson and Ruesink elected to four-year terms on the council. Prior to the regular meeting, a public hearing was held regarding the proposed transfer of four pieces of property. No citizens spoke up to oppose the transfer, so the public hearing was closed. During the regular council meeting, Deb Zimmer explained, “We’ll be acting on four resolutions. If you remember, the elementary property, we had to clear up that title. In the process, the three lots on the northern end of the street, three lots on the east side of the road,…basically, we’re giving them 20 feet of property, as part of clearing this up.” The council voted unanimously to approve the four resolutions for these transfers. The council next considered, and approved the sale of four parcels in the industrial park area. Lots 116 and 95 were approved for sale to KFI, and Lots 115 and 114 to AMD. All four lots will be available at the price of 21 cents per square foot. Deb Zimmer informed the council of a request from Matt Lastine. She said, “He requested that we consider allowing four-by-fours, the ride-ons, to be approved with a permit.” She explained that these have never been allowed on Spring Valley streets. Todd Jones asked what roads these vehicles are currently allowed on,
and Mike Hadland answered, “They can’t ride them on any county roads. The only ones they can ride them on is township (roads).” There was discussion about some citizens who would like to use the vehicles for snow removal, and Hadland pointed out that such usage would be on private property (generally, the owner’s driveway) so no change is needed. The council chose to make no change. A five-year contract with Sunshine Sanitation for solid waste and recycling was agreed upon. Zimmer said the rates were unchanged, and the new contract will run until December 1, 2023. Zimmer summarized a few proposed changes regarding the Public Employees Insurance Program, for health insurance. She stated that all applicable employees are aware of the proposed changes, which she said include a $600 increase in deductible, but a $600 increase in HRA to balance that out. She said the change would result in an annual savings of $26,000 for the city. These changes were approved by the council. The council also approved the option for city employees to use PTO for a day off on December 24. The Washington/High Street Improvement Pay Estimate #6, in the amount of roughly $761,000 was approved. The council also approved a “Lucas” purchase of just under $17,000 using the Ambulance Donation Fund. The city’s annual financial audit will be in the third week of January, performed by the firm of Smith, Schafer and Associates. The council also voted to administer a lien of $594 for unpaid utilities on a property in the city. Mike Hadland pointed out that there is graffiti on a portion of the bike trail in town, and asked if it can be removed; the city crew will do this. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. The next regular meeting of the council will be Monday, November 26 at 6 p.m. As always, the public is welcome.
Coin • Antiques • tool • HouseHold
A u c t i o n
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sat., november 24, 2018 - 9am spring Valley sales Auction Building 412 east Park street, spring Valley, Mn Marlys larson estate & others, owners
AUCTIONEER NOTE: We will be selling a large selection of furniture, antiques, collectibles, tools, coins
and household items from 2 estates and several parties downsizing and one antique shop downsizing. Selling 2 ringS all day • 14-16 hayrackS of SmallS
Izayah Paul Akers, 19, Spring Valley, Minn.; 8/10/2018, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Corbin Gerald Johnson, 18, Dodge Center, Minn.; 8/24/2018, Underage Consumption of Alcohol, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Waldemar Edward Johnson, 79, Spring Valley, Minn.; 10/15/2018, Failure to Yield at Stop Sign, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. MN Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division Roland Dwight Yennie Jr., 61, Rochester, Minn.; 9/1/2018, Harvest Wild Ginseng in Wild-
Ask a Trooper By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: If our semi-truck/ trailer combo weight is over 10,000 lb, what are the requirements for labeling the trailer? We know the USDOT number and company name need to be dis- Sgt. Troy H. played on Christianson both sides of the truck tractor, but are not sure what is required for the trailer itself. Answer: The trailer would also require a unit number. You are able to choose the number for your trailer. The power unit (truck tractor) would also require a unit number. For those of us sharing the roadways with Commercial Motor Vehicles: • Keep a safe distance when following • Avoid blind spots • Never cut a large truck off • Always use your turn signal for lane changes And, for Commercial Vehicle Drivers: • Watch your blind spots • Maintain your truck • Load your cargo wisely • Reduce speed on curves 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.
$290. MN State Patrol - Rochester Manford Lowell House, 77, Harmony, Minn.; 10/23/2018, Speeding (79/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Richard Gene Webster, 82, Spring Valley, Minn.; 10/15/2018, Unsafe Change of Course, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Preston Police Department Shawn Gene Johnson, 25, Harmony, Minn.; 6/9/2018, Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/Abusive/Boisterous/Noisy/ Obscene, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 10/30/2019), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for
Pet of the Week
Yoshi Fa m i ly Hol iday
one year). Unsupervised probation for one year - Conditions (10/30/2018): Remain law abiding, No same or similar, No assault/aggressive/threatening behavior. Rushford Police Department Pamela Sue Bjorge, 58, Rushford, Minn.; 5/18/2018, Careless Driving, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 10/30/2019), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year - Conditions (10/30/2018): Remain law abiding, No same or similar. Lori Jean Tuhacek, 45, Rushford, Minn.; 8/12/2018, Uninsured Vehicle - Driver Violation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. 8/12/2018, Obstructed View Cracked Windshield, Fine $40. 8/12/2018, Operate Vehicle with Expired Registration, Fine $30.
Shepherd/Mix male • Small
Are you ready to Party? The Mario Party gang is here at PCHS! They came to the Shelter when their owner had too many animals in their home and needed some help. These little guys are so much fun and will keep you entertained. The Mario gang would benefit well from obedience classes to help with their socialization, and would help create a lasting bond with their new owners. Stop in today and meet the whole group! Adoption fee $400 + $20 microchip fee + tax
Paws and Claws Humane Society 3224 19th Street NW • Rochester, MN (507) 288-7226
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The Fest Building CRAFT FAIR in Spring Grove Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 Don’t miss vendors specializing in vintage and leather jewelry, scarves, jams/jellies, Santas, holiday snowmen, dishcloths, decorated screens, dog clothing/diapers, seasonal home and wood decor and much more!
Handcra fted, unique one-of-a-kind cra ft and gi ft items!
200 + lots of coins and currency selling at 9am. Ham radio equipment and books. 2 guns and large assortment reloading Brass, Dyes, Holsters and gun books selling at 9am. For more information, contact auction company or go to www.springvalleysales.com or auctionsgo.com sAle ArrAnged And ConduCted By sPring VAlley sAles CoMPAny
AuCtioneers: Dick Schwade Lic. 23-10018, 507-346-2183 or 7834, Cell 507-251-7313; Tom Jasper 50-113, 507-251-7654; Kevin Grabau 23-91, 507-951-1478 ringMAn: Bob Root, Roger Becker Clerk: Spring Valley Sales - Fax 507-346-2163. AnnounCeMents dAy of tAke PreCedenCe oVer Any AdVertised or Pre-Printed MAteriAl All of tHe ABoVe MerCHAndise is selling As is, wHere is, witH no wArrAnty. terMs: CAsH or good CHeCk dAy of sAle. notHing to Be reMoVed until settled for. not resPonsiBle for ACCidents or MerCHAndise After sold. PleAse Bring ProPer identifiCAtion.
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SPRING VALLEY, MN â&#x20AC;˘ $299,000 Spectacular new construction home with fresh open concept design. Amish built custom birch cabinets throughout, stainless steel appliances and washer & dryer included, under cabinet lighting, tile backsplash & wood look laminate flooring. Spacious living room w/gas fireplace, many windows for natural sunlight and dining room w/patio doors to patio area on back side of house. The master bedroom has his & her closets, master bath featuring zero entry tile walk in shower and wired for TV. 3 panel doors throughout, 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; knock down ceilings & 3 stall garage. This home is built on a slab foundation - no stairs! Call me for more updates!
TOTALLY REMODELED WITH MODERN FINISHES
#4092277
Business opportunity! The building and all equipment is being sold. Currently set up as a coffee shop/ restaurant. All 3 levels of the building are finished with newer wiring, plumbing, shingles, furnace, water heater, commercial stoves - ovens - refrigerators etc. For more information please give me a call!
$184,900 #4091634
â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ Original wood work â&#x20AC;˘ 2,398 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ceilings â&#x20AC;˘ Refinished hardwood floors throughout main â&#x20AC;˘ New sun room with fireplace â&#x20AC;˘ Skylight â&#x20AC;˘ Oak floors â&#x20AC;˘ Replacement windows â&#x20AC;˘ Steel siding â&#x20AC;˘ Newer roof â&#x20AC;˘ 2 car garage (24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 34â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) with heated workshop
CUSTOM HOME WITH QUALITY FINISHES!
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
$899,900 $1,200,000 12738 MILL CREEK RD SE, CHATFIELD #4082543 12089 SPRING ROAD SE, CHATFIELD #4090101
â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 baths â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ Steel siding â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled Kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Custom cabinets, Backsplash â&#x20AC;˘ Granite tops â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood floors â&#x20AC;˘ Wrap around porch â&#x20AC;˘ 2013 Pole shed (48â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) â&#x20AC;˘ Barn w/metal exterior â&#x20AC;˘ 2.5 acres pasture with shed/corral â&#x20AC;˘ New roof & septic BUILD SOME SWEAT EQUITY
$169,900 26198 COUNTY 38, SPRING VALLEY #4091099
â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bath â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ 2,664 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ Custom Walkout Ranch â&#x20AC;˘ 2004 â&#x20AC;˘ 1961-1.5 Story â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood floors â&#x20AC;˘ Poured foundation â&#x20AC;˘ Both floors have in-floor heat â&#x20AC;˘ Handicap accessible â&#x20AC;˘ New metal roof & windows â&#x20AC;˘ Numerous outbuildings â&#x20AC;˘ Ceramic tile throughout â&#x20AC;˘ Granite tops â&#x20AC;˘ Fireplace â&#x20AC;˘ Hobby Farm â&#x20AC;˘ Selling â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS-ISâ&#x20AC;? condition â&#x20AC;˘ Cash/Conventional â&#x20AC;˘ Barn/Machine shed (40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x96â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) 3 Box stalls â&#x20AC;˘ 5 double tie stalls â&#x20AC;˘ 60 acres tillable â&#x20AC;˘ 55 acres pasture â&#x20AC;˘ 8 acres woods, Balance yard
SPRAWLING 1997 RANCH IN THE COUNTRY
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY!
6.62 ACRES $425,000 10735 COUNTY ROAD 136 SE, CHATFIELD #4092223
6.93 ACRES
80 ACRES
â&#x20AC;˘ 6 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ 4,680 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ In-floor heat on both levels â&#x20AC;˘ Custom woodwork â&#x20AC;˘ 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122; doors â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood & ceramic tile floors â&#x20AC;˘ Walkout â&#x20AC;˘ Additional living quarters in lower level â&#x20AC;˘ Open layout â&#x20AC;˘ View â&#x20AC;˘ Sunroom â&#x20AC;˘ 40 tillable acres â&#x20AC;˘ Pole Shed
SPRING VALLEY â&#x20AC;˘ $189,900
Totally renovated & remodeled 3 bedroom 2 bath home. All the walls have new sheet rock and will be mudded, taped and painted in neutral color. New plumbing & electrical with new furnace and water heater. Mud room is also home to main floor laundry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all new. ž bath on main floor with shower â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all new. New laminate flooring throughout main floor. Stairs and upper level will have all new carpet. Upstairs full bath is all new. Both baths will have linoleum installed, new toilets, sinks etc. Formal dining room has arched doorway to living room area. Kitchen will have new countertops and cabinets reinstalled. New appliances will be installed or $4,000 appliance allowance, whichever new buyer would like. New shingles on front of the house and new wood front steps. This house will be totally new. Come look early and pick out your own paint and flooring colors!
AMAZING ACREAGE 1 MILE TO TOWN
INCREDIBLE HILLTOP SETTING WITH GORGEOUS VIEWS
127 ACRES
$599,999 12716 COUNTY RD 138 SE, CHATFIELD #4082543
307 W. COURTLAND
SPRING VALLEY, MN. â&#x20AC;˘ $172,000
NEW PRICE
626 TWIFORD ST. SW, CHATFIELD
â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms (same level) â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ Attached garage â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood floors throughout â&#x20AC;˘ Knockdown ceiling â&#x20AC;˘ New trim, carpet, doors, lights & fresh paint â&#x20AC;˘ Private Master Suite, â&#x20AC;˘ All appliances â&#x20AC;˘ Deck â&#x20AC;˘ Storage shed â&#x20AC;˘ Used lower level den as 4th bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ Move-in Condition
OPEN HOUSE â&#x20AC;˘ NOV. 24 â&#x20AC;˘ 9-10:15AM
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UPDATED HOME WITH CHARM AND CHARACTER
$169,900 516 GROVE ST NE, CHATFIELD
NEW
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NEW LISTING
$142,900 #4091743
JEM
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Beautiful 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath turn of the century historic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Twinâ&#x20AC;? home. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love all the original woodwork, fireplace & original mantle, freshly updated kitchen with breakfast nook, formal dining, main floor laundry, large yard with perennial gardens and newly landscape yard. Extra storage shed, new patio area in back yard and 2 car detached garage. The covered front porch has new indoor/outdoor carpeting. Convenient location close to park and walking distance to downtown business district and restaurants.
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SPRING VALLEY â&#x20AC;˘ $153,900
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BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED 1878 QUEEN ANNE
1925 CHARMER
TIM DANIELSON
homes@timdanielson.com
www.timdanielson.com 272 Main St. North Chatfield MN 55923 Ph: 507- 867-9100 Cell: 507- 259-9110
ELCOR Realty Co.
100 GOLD ST N, WYKOFF
$124,900 #4084344
â&#x20AC;˘ Totally renovated building â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Pizza ovens â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Dining areas â&#x20AC;˘ Finished LL â&#x20AC;˘ Operating as Bank Gift Haus & Margaretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tea Room â&#x20AC;˘ Professional rental office with separate access 1955 METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED RANCH
TOO NEW FOR PHOTO$132,900
NEW LISTING
809 JEREMIAH ST SE, PRESTON
#4084344
â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ Bath â&#x20AC;˘ 1 Car Garage â&#x20AC;˘ Storage shed â&#x20AC;˘ Recent kitchen remodel â&#x20AC;˘ Ceramic tile flooring â&#x20AC;˘ Good roof â&#x20AC;˘ Newer furnace & water heater â&#x20AC;˘ Vinyl siding â&#x20AC;˘ 2,152 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Expand in lower level â&#x20AC;˘ Dog Kennel â&#x20AC;˘ Deck â&#x20AC;˘ Patio, â&#x20AC;˘ Central Air â&#x20AC;˘ 0.23 acre lot
$185,000 28977 181ST AVENUE, WYKOFF #4090777
â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor living â&#x20AC;˘ Deck â&#x20AC;˘ 2,172 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Master suite â&#x20AC;˘ Fireplace â&#x20AC;˘ Blacktop Road â&#x20AC;˘ New metal roof â&#x20AC;˘ New septic â&#x20AC;˘ Good well â&#x20AC;˘ 0.92 acre â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car heated garage (1,246 sq. ft.) with storage area
309 FREEMAN ST NW, PRESTON
$139,900 #4091193
â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ Garage â&#x20AC;˘ 0.52 acres â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor living â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood floors â&#x20AC;˘ Vinyl siding â&#x20AC;˘ Replacement windows â&#x20AC;˘ Porch â&#x20AC;˘ Addition in 1996 â&#x20AC;˘ Second floor gutted to the studs â&#x20AC;˘ Move-in condition
232 MAIN ST SW, PRESTON
For more information on these listings and others visit .â&#x20AC;Ś
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#4092007
â&#x20AC;˘ 5 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage (990 sq. ft.) â&#x20AC;˘ Original woodwork â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood floors â&#x20AC;˘ 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ceilings â&#x20AC;˘ Stained glass windows â&#x20AC;˘ Double staircase â&#x20AC;˘ Updated wiring â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled kitchen & all baths â&#x20AC;˘ Master Suite â&#x20AC;˘ 4344 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ New windows â&#x20AC;˘ Conveniently located close to downtown & bike trail
FARM LAND
CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JORDAN TOWNSHIP! 154 Acres of bare land, (100 acres tillable, 40 acres pasture with spring, 14 acres woods/non-tillable). Possible building site. $885,000 $840,000 $750,000 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. $399,900 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HOLT TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Approximately 93.5 acres (39 tillable acres rented, 13.5 CRP, 22 wooded, balance yard/pasture) with home and outbuildings. Excellent investment & hunting property. $535,000 $480,000
$209,900
LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE PRESTON- FOUNTAIN TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 Separate-5 acre wooded building sites located just off the blacktop on County Road 117. Good access and excellent hunting. Combine both parcels. #4090298 & #4091939. $59,900 each. 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 $85,000
SOLD 615 FILLMORE ST SE, CHATFIELD Dâ&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car Garage â&#x20AC;˘ 4 BedroomsS â&#x20AC;˘ 2O FullL Baths 118 WESTSIDE LANE, FOUNTAIN â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms Sâ&#x20AC;˘O2 BathsLDâ&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ 15073 COUNTY ROAD 2, CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bedroom Sâ&#x20AC;˘O2 BathLDâ&#x20AC;˘ 2+ Garage â&#x20AC;˘ 0.50 acre 406 UNION ST NE, CHATFIELD
â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Garage stalls â&#x20AC;˘
LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 20 acre building site (5 tillable, balance woods) adjacent to state land. Blacktop road, great views, good access, new driveway, trails and tons of wildlife. #4085542 $149,900 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 acres of woods with approximately 400â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of creek frontage and adjoins State land. Ideal for hunting, recreation or weekend getaway. Additional land available for building site. #4076539 $49,900 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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! $79,900
FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, November 19, 2018
2 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom home with new wood flooring, Interior/Exterior painted recently. Crown molding & panel doors, custom oak kitchen cabinets & built-in hutch in dining area. Huge master w/ private bath & walk-in closet.
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FOR RENT
140140 ELTONELTON HILL LANEHILL NW LANE NW ROCHESTER, MN 55901 ROCHESTER, MN 55901 EMAIL: JOHN.NELSON@CBBURNET.COM WEBSITE: WWW.JOHNNELSONREALTY.COM WEBSITE: WWW.JOHNNELSONREALTY.COM
MLS#4088546
Nestled in a deep valley of the Root River, you’ll find Historic Lanesboro - Minnesota’s hidden town and this Beautiful Historic Downtown Lanesboro Building for Lease!
Licensed in the
State of Minnesota
507-216-1140 JOHN.NELSON@CBBURNET.COM
100 Hidden Valley Lanesboro, MN $549,000
Pending
MLS#4071760 4 BED, 4 BATH • 2,718 SQ. FT.
802 7th Ave SW Austin, MN $109,900
508 Kenilworth Avenue S Lanesboro, MN $169,900
MLS#4090303
MLS#4091759
3 BED, 2 BATH • 1,780 SQ. FT. Beautiful home & Lovely Neighborhood! You don’t want to miss this wonderful 3 Bedroom, 2 bath home with nice Kitchen with lots of cabinet space, formal dining room that opens into the large living room area with new fireplace. The dining room has a walk-out to a beautiful deck and large backyard that is fully fenced.
Once in a lifetime opportunity! Custom built private off-the-grid retreat on 56 acres with in walking distance to Lanesboro.
Contact John Today!
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Your local Your local real estate connection! real estate connection! 507-216-1140
John JohnNelson Nelson 101 W Coffee St Lanesboro, MN $950/month
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507-216-1140
Wonderful family 3 bedroom home with den includes main level hardwood floors in living/dining room & bedroom, new appliances and is located in beautiful Lanesboro by the School. This home is very well kept and beautifully decorated making it feel warm and inviting. Permanent siding, newer windows, central air, and enjoy the semi-private back yard with firepit. Large 3 Car (26x30) detached garage that is fully finished.
Price Reduced
MLS#4085076 1 BED, 2 BATHS • 3,472 SQ. FT. The Cracked Egg is a well established restaurant for sale in scenic Lanesboro! Great Location off of US Hwy 16 and Parkway. Specialzing in
Ag Land Residential commerical recreational
500 Riverview Dr. Whalan, MN $84,900
406 Saint James Dr. Lanesboro, MN $84,900
701 Parkway Ave Lanesboro, MN $185,000
MLS#4086386 MLS#4086390 2.61 ACRES 2.50 ACRES Gorgeous Lot for sale with the enjoyment Gorgeous Lot for sale with the enjoyment of common woods, trails and access to the of common woods, trails and access to Root River for outdoor enjoyment. It’s time the Root River for outdoor enjoyment. It’s to build on this 2.61 acre lot! time to build on this 2.50 acre lot!
21257 US Hwy 52 • Preston, MN
FOR RENT
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MLS#4087466
Multi-purpose building w/beautiful panoramic views of Camp Creek Valley for each office. 5 large office spaces available to rent. Each office space for rent is $400/Mo. All utilities are paid by owner. Lease agreements are 1yr5yr lease agreements. Kitchen area incl. stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator. New updated women & men restrooms. 35-car parking lot.
Select Properties Office 507-886-4221 • 25 W Center St Harmony, MN 55939 EACH INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED
MN & IA Licensed
32420 Garden Rd, Harmony $159,900
201 Washington St NW Preston
217 River St SW, Preston
$170,000
! REDUCED
94 2nd St. NW, Harmony
$74,000
$65,000
Roxanne Johnson
Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI
PH: (507) 458-6110 66+\- acres. 2 bed 2 bath. Outbuildings. Private location
830 3rd Ave SE, Harmony $159,900
Timeless Treasure. 3 bed 2 bath. Large lot. 2 car garage.
Near Trail & river. Easy walk to downtown.
Great location!
340 US-52, Fountain
740 3rd Ave SE, Harmony
Commercial Opportunities
$159,900
NEW LISTING!
280 2nd St NE, Harmony Plenty of space! 5 bed 4 bath. Great fenced yard.
140 2nd St NE Harmony
SOLD 412 Cottage Grove Ave SE Preston
One level living. 3 bed 2 bath. 2007 build.
Thinking of selling?
310 2nd Ave SW, Harmony
We have buyers!
60 1st Ave SE, Harmony
309 Locust St., Mabel
320 2nd Ave SE, Harmony
Four-square. 4 bed 2 bath. Charming features.
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$435,000
Results $124,900
Charming home in scenic Lanesboro • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Wood floors throughout home • Enclosed porch is perfect for an office • Formal living room & dining room Main floor laundry • Newer roof • Walking distance to school. Quick possession available. NEW
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313 MAPLE DR., LANESBORO Gorgeous walk/ out ranch • 4 large bedrooms • 3 baths 2 fireplaces • 9’ ceilings • Open floor plan • 3-car attached garage in-floor heat • Main floor laundry • 6 panel doors • Master bath
Kelsey Bergey REALTOR, GRI
Owner retiring Village Square Restaurant, Harmony REDUCED! $140,000
PH: (507) 251-0281 remax@harmonytel.net
110 Main St N, Canton Equipment for full restaurant & bar
For more pictures & information visit
105 Coffee St E, Lanesboro
River rec & Bike Rental plus shop. Turnkey. $399,000
www.SEMNrealestate.com
30 2nd St NE, Harmony
Zoned Comm. or Res.
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Chatfield Office Rochester Office 116 N. Main St. 4123 26th St. NW $192,500
$269,500
101 CEDAR ST, FOUNTAIN
2-story home completely redone to the studs • 3 large bedrooms 3 baths • Master bedroom with master bath and large walk-in closet New kitchen • Main floor laundry/mudroom • Open living room • Large entry • New deck • New stainless steel appliances • New plumbing and electric • New furnace and c/a • New windows • New insulation throughout • Large yard • Like new • Quick possession available
$147,500
SOLD!
27315 230TH ST, PRESTON
$139,900
205 1ST STREET SE, HAYFIELD
Charming 2-story • Original woodwork • Wood floors 9’ ceilings • Stain glass • Large covered porch • Updated kitchen • Formal living room • Formal dining room • Walk-up attic can be finished off • Full basement • Large foyer • 2-car garage
SOLD!
13947 117 ST. SE, CHATFIELD
2 acres overlooking city • Amazing views • 3 bedrooms on main floor • Formal living room and dining room • Wood floors • Large family room w/gas fireplace • 2 car garage • Machine shed • Storage shed • Play shed • Large room to play • Ideal for animals • AMAZING VIEWS
101 2ND ST., FOUNTAIN
7.5 acres • Additional 13 acres available • Charming country home (Crestwood Country Cabin) • Ideal for horse set up • Wood ceilings and walls • 3 Bedrooms • Main floor laundry • Open living and dining area • Steel roof • New windows • RV hook-ups • Loft area • Insulated 2+garage • Covered porch • Shed with country kitchen • Deck fire pit 14x30 storage shed • Great views • Close to town • Can be used as a rental property or personal home
4 bedroom • 2 baths • Remodeled and updated • Large private lot • Formal living and dining room • Kitchen with dining • Car siding ceilings • Cedar ceilings • Main floor laundry • 2 car garage • Fire pit Mature trees • Vinyl siding • Move-in ready!
$209,500
SOLD!
617 CIRCLE DR, LANESBORO
SOLD!
21941 COUNTY 14, PRESTON 4.9 acres • 2 1/2 tillable • 2 car heated garage/shop • Shed turned into man cave Addition shed for storage • 3+bedrooms • Remodeled bath • Kitchen • Living room • Family room • Remodeled entry • Dual heat – LP and corn burner • Close to state park • Ideal for horses or other animals • Blacktop road
Moving?
ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE $59,900
$257,500
$144,900
$195,000
$284,900
1900s treasure. 5 bed 2 bath. Loaded with original features.
NEW! 212 Main St SW Preston 2 units $49,900
New Office
505 CALHOUN AVENUE S, LANESBORO
409 HILCREST ST E, LANESBORO 1-level living • 2 Bedrooms • 2 baths • Living room • Dining room • Screen-in porch • Office • 2 car attached garage • 2 storage sheds • Large lot • Quiet street • Beautiful views • Well maintained and updated.
Spacious 3 bed 2 bath. 2 car heated garage.
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Cell 507-259-5454 Website: www.toddhadoff.com E-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com
22004 411TH AVE, LANESBORO 80-acre paradise • Walking Trails • Creek • Wildlife A lot of tree value • Large 4 bedroom country home • 4 baths • Wood floors • Formal dining room Formal living room • Family room w/fireplace • Large office • Covered porch • Main floor master with bath • Steel siding • Lower level rough-in for 2 additional bedrooms • Outbuildings • Ideal for retreat, country B&B, weekend getaway or family residence • Unlimited possibilities
Easy walk to downtown. 4 bed 2 bath. 2 car garage.
Condo living in Preston, Call for details!
Todd Hadoff
* 80 acres *
$216,000
4 bed 2 bath on 2 acres. Remodeled House.
NEW BUILD. 3 bed 3 bath. Large lot.
SOLD
$159,900
FORESTVILLE STATE PARK
2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, fishing, camping • Private • Ideal for house or cabin CED
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$569,900
27583 DEEP RIVER ROAD LANESBORO
140 acres • Prime hunting ground • 63 acres tillable • 20 acres pasture • Building site with outbuildings • 1920 sq. ft. pole shed • Barn • Well
Commercial Opportunities $135,000
Spud Boy Diner
105 PARKWAY AVE, LANESBORO
Owner is retiring • Unique diner (1927 Goodell Diner Car) • High traffic area • Scenic Lanesboro • Located on Main St • Close to state trail • Property runs down to Root River • Room for outside seating • Turn key operation
Large ranch on large corner lot • 3+ Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Large living room • Formal dining room • Remodeled bath • Freshly painted throughout home • All new flooring on main floor • Large family room • Rec room w/car • Office-could be 4th bedroom • Large storage room • Deck • Mature trees • 2+ Attached garage
CALL TODD TODAY!
507-259-5454
List your property with Todd! 4 bedrooms • 2 baths
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REACH OUT TO HELP A NEIGHBOR! Lutheran Social Service of MN is seeking volunteers to serve as compaNions to older adults in the community. Companions share their time and compassion to help support their health and independence. Income and mileage reimbursement provided! Call Jacqueline at 651-3109455 or jacqueline.james@lssmn.org h5,12,19,26,3,10,17,24-o
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We are pleased to announce we now sell & service Boss & Snowdogg Snow Plows. We have a selection of new and used trailers and we are an authorized dealer for Wilson, Kiefer Industrial, Road King, Alum Line, and Pacesetter trailers. We also provide service work when your trailer needs a tune up.
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Lanesboro School District #229 is looking for individuals interested in officiating ninth grade, junior high, and youth basketball games for the 201819 season. If interested, e-mail bretklaehn@lanesboroschools.com, call (507) 467-2229, or stop in the school office. h12,19-o Semcacâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Weatherization department is looking for a 24-hour per week Weatherization Program Specialist to be located in Rushford. Great benefits including Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay. Office experience required. Must have strong computer knowledge, attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, and demonstrate good oral and written communication skills. Applications available at www.semcac. org, or by contacting Barb Thompson, barb.thompson@semcac.org or (507) 864-8202. Applications must be postmarked by November 28, 2018. EOE IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR YARD/ DELIVER PERSON. Class A CDL preferred, but will provide training for the right candidate. Must be able to lift 60 pounds repeatedly and enjoy working in a fast paced environment. To apply contact Marilyn at Chatfield Lumber Company. 507-454-3900 or marilyns@ chatfieldlumber.com. h12,19-x LANESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT #229 is accepting applications from qualified individuals for the position of Head Girls Track Coach for the 2019 season. Applications can be found on our school website (www.lanesboro.k12. mn.us) or may be picked up at the school office, 100 Kirkwood St E. Lanesboro, MN. Send application to Bret KlaehnAthletic Director, 100 Kirkwood St E., Lanesboro MN 55949. Open until filled. EOE. h19,26,3-o APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Land Records Director in the Fillmore Land Records Department. This is a regular, exempt position, eligible for benefits. Minimum Qualifications: Requires minimum of Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Business Administration or related area to real estate appraisal along with Accredited Minnesota Assessorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (AMA) licensure and five years relevant work experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. Must be able to obtain Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (SAMA) licensure within two years of employment. Rate of Pay: $33.10/hour with final salary dependent on qualifications. Job description and application materials may be obtained from: www.co.fillmore.mn.us; Fillmore County Coordinatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, 101 Fillmore Street, P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; or by phone at (507) 765-4566. Current County application form REQUIRED. Resumes accepted but not in lieu of a completed application. Application Deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. EOE h19,26,3 NEW AUTHORS WANTED! Page Publishing will help you self-publish your own book. FREE author submission kit! Limited offer! Why wait? Call now: 855-623-8796 (MCN)
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Semcacâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Weatherization Program is currently accepting applications for a full-time Crew Worker based in Rushford. A person with basic carpentry skills, construction knowledge and blown insulation experience is needed. A valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and the ability to lift 30 to 70 lbs repetitively are required. The position will be full time with great benefits including Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holiday pay. Applications are available at www.semcac.org, or by contacting Barb Thompson, barb.thompson@semcac.org or 507-864-8202. Applications must be postmarked by December 3, 2018. EOE. h19,26-o AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Get FAA approved hands on Aviation training. Financial Aid for qualified students Career placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888686-1704 (NANI) 25 TRUCK DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Earn $1000 per week! Paid CDL Training! Stevens Transport covers all costs! 1-877-209-1309 drive4stevens. com (NANI) V RAW (COOPERSTOWN, ND) Fulltime traveling Commercial Applicators for railroad vegetation control, 60-80 hours/week, competitive wage and benefits, plus meal allowance, paid lodging. 888/700-0292 www.rawapplicators.com info@rawapplicators.com (MCAN) The Fillmore County Journal is looking for a
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, November 19, 2018
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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: August 11, 2017 MORTGAGOR: Eugene G. Morris, an unmarried man and Kassie J. Morris, an unmarried woman. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Results Mortgage, LLC. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded August 17, 2017 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 413918. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC. Dated September 17, 2018 Recorded September 20, 2018, as Document No. 418927. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 101360958010696259 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Results Mortgage, LLC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: LoanCare, LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 23011 County 17, Preston, MN 55965 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: R18.0228.040 & R18.0230.020 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: EXHIBIT â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 30, and that part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 29, all in Township 103 North, Range 10 West, described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of the Southeast Quarter Southeast Quarter said Section 30; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 57 seconds West 9 (assumed bearing) along the South line said Southeast Quarter Southeast Quarter, 222.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 03 seconds East at a right angle to the last described course, 165.44 feet; thence South 89 degrees 39 minutes 53 seconds East, 371.85 feet to the centerline of Fillmore County Road No. 17, thence South 27 degrees 51 minutes 03 seconds West along said centerline, 184.90 feet; thence South 89 degrees 23 minutes 06 seconds West, 64.14 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement 16.5 feet wide across the South line thereof, Fillmore County, Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $157,070.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $164,336.58 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 6, 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 six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 6, 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 2, 2018
Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC 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 100 - 18-006477 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 15,22,29,5,12,19
Defendant in this action. If any Defendant on whom this notice is served unreasonably defends this action, that Defendant shall pay full costs to the Plaintiff pursuant to Minn. Stat. §557.03. Dated: September 25, 2018 USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. By: /s/ Adam Soczynski Adam Soczynski, No. 0264805 Attorney for Plaintiff 4500 Park Glen Road, #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 130-18-005395 FC Publish 12,19,26
Notice of Time change fountain township The Fountain Township Board of Supervisors will hold regular monthly meetings on the first Thursday of each month at the Fountain Fire Hall. Meetings for the months of December 2018 through March 2019 will begin at 7:00 p.m. Dan Graskamp, Clerk Publish 12,19 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Other Civil/ Declaratory Judgment File No. 23-CV-18-674 SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM Bank of the West, Plaintiff, vs. Jan J. Schulte, Laura J. Schulte, Alexandar Schulte, Katie Schulte, Tony Schulte and the Unknown Heirs of Monica R. Schulte, Deceased, Defendants. THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Complaint against you is attached to this summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at: Adam Soczynski Usset, Weingarden & Liebo, P.L.L.P. 4500 Park Glen Road, #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Fillmore County, State of Minnesota, located 309 Locust Street N, Mabel, Minnesota and legally described as follows: Lot 4 in Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Addition to the Village, now City of Mabel, Fillmore County, Minnesota. The purpose of this action is to seek a court order declaring that (1) the Deed, dated May 21, 1998, recorded June 8, 1998, as Document No. 299646, is reformed, nunc pro tunc, to correct a scrivenerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s error in the tenancy of the grantees to joint tenancy; and (2) declaring that the Mortgage dated June 28, 2007, recorded July 17, 2007, as Document No. 359728 is reformed, nunc pro tunc, to encumber the entire interest of the Original Parcel. NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM No personal claim is made against any
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23PR18757 In Re: Estate of Edward R. Whalen, also known as Edward Robert Whalen, Edward Whalen, 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 Randy S. Whalen, whose address is 3794 228th Ave, Decorah, IA, 52101, 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. § 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 8, 2018 /s/James D. Attwood Court Administrator Nethercut Schieber, PA Greg Schieber (MN# 395855) 32 Main Ave N Harmony, MN 55939 Telephone: (507) 886-6131 Facsimile: (866) 576-3826 e-mail: greg@ranlaw.net Publish 19,26
notice change of meeting time carimona township The meeting of Carimona Township Board will be held at Preston Emergency Services building beginning January 2019, at 7:00 p.m., on the first Monday of each month until further notice. Linda Marzolf, Clerk Publish 19,26
notice of meeting change carimona township The December meeting of the Carimona Township Board will be held at the home of Karen Schmidt on Monday, December 3, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. Linda Marzolf, Clerk Publish 19,26
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SUMMARY OF MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2018 COUNTY BOARD MEETING The Fillmore County Board met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION 2018-046: CREST regional triage centers for crisis intervention RESOLUTION 2018-047: Final payment to Midwest Contracting in the sum of $160,104.98 for SP 23-601-024 with Olmsted County project 55-601-020 on CSAH 1, Sumner Township RESOLUTION 2018-048: Final payment to Minnowa Construction Co. in the amount of $1,695.50 for LOST 88936-105 on CR 105, Arendahl Township RESOLUTION 2018-049: Final payment to Alcon Construction Corp in the amount of $5,426.91 for SAP 23-599-201 on Ivy Road in Carrolton Township RESOLUTION 2018-050: Final payment to Alcon Construction Corp in the amount of $7,529.53 for SAP 23-599-204 in Sumner Township The Board approved the following agenda items: â&#x20AC;˘ the agenda â&#x20AC;˘ the following consent agenda: 1. October 23, 2018 County Board minutes as presented. â&#x20AC;˘ EDA January 2018 Housing Study Proposal â&#x20AC;˘ $5,000 Sponsorship from Compeer Financial for Fillmore Housing Study â&#x20AC;˘ Minnesota Evidence-based Family Home Visiting Grant with Houston County â&#x20AC;˘ Statewide Health Improvement Program update â&#x20AC;˘ quote from Winona Heating & Ventilating Inc. for roof repairs on the Law Enforcement Center â&#x20AC;˘ Airport Supplemental Appropriation Funding â&#x20AC;˘ Foster Care Transportation Agreement with Kingsland Public Schools â&#x20AC;˘ Memorandum of Understanding for Regional Behavioral Health Crisis Program â&#x20AC;˘ General Election Canvassing for November 14, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in Conf. Room 102U and appoint Commissioners Peterson and Lentz as members of the Canvassing Board â&#x20AC;˘ Approved track usage with Convene, LLC Training â&#x20AC;˘ Accepted three year agreement at $5,500/year increase for SELCO contract â&#x20AC;˘ Replace of County Assessor position with Land Records Director The following Commissionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; warrants were approved: Vendor name, description Amount COUNTY REVENUE HEALTHDIRECT #119, drugs & medicine 734.77 1 Source, county supplies 567.71 CDW Government Inc, equipment 642.75 Emergency Automotive Technology, Inc, vehicle purchase 1,688.82 Innocorp, Ltd, TZD expenses 1,029.99 Marco,Inc, professional fees 9,046.85 MN Counties Intergovernmental Trust- MCI, property casualty insurance 1,612.00 Ratwik,Roszak & Maloney, PA, professional fees 2,345.00 Sanofi Pasteur Inc, public health supplies 604.17 TraffiCalm Systems, operating expense 5,511.00 Winona Heating & Ventilating Inc, building maintenance 878.02 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) 24,661.11 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (21 bills - not listed) 3,106.73 TOTAL REVENUE FUND 27,767.84 COUNTY ROAD & BRIDGE Alcon Construction Corp, bridge construction 5,426.91 Auto License Bureau, equipment purchased 1,954.68 Ess Brothers & Sons Inc., repairs & maintenance 879.00 Chosen Valley Testing Inc, consulting 3,210.00 City of Ostrander, consulting/construction 156,164.16 Core & Main LP, culverts 1,303.23 Forterra Pipe and Precast, construction contracts 41,279.74 H & L Mesabi Company, machinery parts 11,491.78 Midwest Contracting, LLC, construction contracts 160,104.98 Minnowa Construction Inc, road improvements 1,695.50 Ranger Chevrolet, equipment 29,265.00 Newman Signs, signs 687.81 Reedsburg Hardware Co, tools & supplies 626.09 River City Paving, bituminous materials 2,846.19 Severson Oil Company, gas & fuels 10,887.83 Stonebrooke Engineering, consulting 1,388.50 Synergies LLC, construction 2,800.00 Titan Machinery Inc., machinery parts 1,520.16 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) 433,531.62 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (13 bills - not listed) 2,121.93 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 435,653.55 SANITATION FUND Winona Co Household Hazardous Waste, wastes 1,665.07 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) 1,665.08 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (none) 0 TOTAL SANITATION FUND 1,665.08 COUNTY AIRPORT FUND Bolton & Menk Inc., improvement/grant-cost share 12,713.32 Fillmore Co Treasurer, grounds maintenance 1,745.00 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) 14,458.32 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (none) 0 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND 14,458.32 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) TOTAL EDA FUND BILLS OVER $500 (none) 0 TOTAL EDA FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (2 bills - not listed) 111.26 TOTAL EDA FUND 111.26 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Bobbie Vickerman, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 19
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OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, include standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn-x
2 Enough space for up to ďŹ ve workstations. 3 Bathroom facilities and kitchen breakroom.
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4 Cost is $250/month, and includes all utilities. Call 507-251-5297 with questions.
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