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Rushford approves assessments; Small Business Saturday boosts businesses looks to property study By K irsten Zoellner
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Several property owners were present at the November 13 public hearing for assessments from the recent Hillcrest Drive/South Burr Oak Street street improvements. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner By K irsten Zoellner kirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com
um. “If I’d known what I know now, I’d have fought you tooth and nail.” Malm directly took responsibility for any lack of communication. “If there was a lack of communication, it was my fault. That’s my job and I apologize.” It was noted, however, that some council members had viewed the areas under construction and that in each instance of concern, either City Administrator Tony Chladek, Malm, or the contractor was made aware of the situation. “It turned out really good, but the things we needed to go through…” added Hillcrest Dr. resident Paul Mart. Councilor Terri Benson questioned whether or not there was a more effective way to prepare property owners for similar projects. “I don’t know how you get around it, but it wasn’t pretty,” said Benson. Discussion See RUSHFORD Page 14
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Houston City Council talks Dollar General, cultural program grants and Owl Center By Eric Leitzen eric@fillmorecountyjournal.com
The Houston City Council met for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 13 in the council chambers of Houston City Hall. In attendance were City Administrator Peterson, Deputy Clerk Hegland, Mayor Olson and Council members Knutson, Krage and Schutte. The council opened a public hearing about a vacation planned for a portion of St. Paul Street next to the city softball parks. Peterson noted that the vacation had been triggered by the possible building of a Dollar General location in the area, and the
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vacation of a portion of the street would allow the store to have a separate driveway and access from the softball diamond. Peterson also made mention that no decision was being planned regarding the vacation at this current meeting, saying the street vacation would not happen and would be conditional on the Dollar General deal going through. One citizen responded during the public hearing time, questioning what she believed had been a lack of notification from the city regarding the possible Houston Dollar General location. See HOUSTON Page 6
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Eight property owners attended the November 13 public hearing regarding assessments. Engineer Brian Malm, of Bolton & Menk, was on hand to detail the final assessment and address concerns. Three properties received service credits, as opposed to adjusted assessment rates, for work recently done that needed to be replaced as part of the project. “I want to thank the residents for their patience, these were tough projects,” said Malm, kicking things off. A laundry list of items of concern included low quality of fill replacing previous soil, poor grass seeding/sodding, the possibility of a water credit for lawn care, difficulties in working with the contractor and occasional subcontract workers, difficulty in property access on the two
dead end streets, and lack of communication regarding concerns. Malm indicated there is a period of correction and the contractor is aware of work needing to be completed. “Any defect work items will have to be addressed,” he added. There was additional concern over a ponding area west of the South Burr Oak St. project. Malm reiterated that it was done per specifications as an alternate to original designs which called for a swale heading south based on property owner concerns. Residents are concerned that the maximum four-foot depth will cause a safety hazard, particularly in the winter with snowmobilers on the levee. It was noted by City Clerk Kathy Zacher that snowmobiling within the city is prohibited. “I don’t know why none of you, except one, came and looked at it,” said South Burr Oak St. resident Kenny High-
It’s that time again; time to avoid the mall, back away from your laptop shopping cart, and step into your small town businesses. This Saturday, November 25 is the seventh annual Small Business Saturday and it’s the local equivalent to the frenzy of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, rallying communities to support their brick and mortar stores. Although the most visible part of the campaign encourages consumers to patronize retail businesses, the founding of Small Business Saturday included the drive for the support of all locally-owned businesses including those in a service industry such as salons, auto care centers, healthcare offices and restaurants. The increase in business can have a substantial boost to the friends and neighbors that are
the heart of our community businesses. The path of Small Business Saturday has been a decidedly noticeable one. Launched in 2010 as a partnership between National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express, in the city of Boston, Mass., the results were astounding. A year later, the U.S. Senate supported the effort and within two years, all 50 states were participating. Nationally, 112 million people shopped Small Business Saturday last year. In Minnesota, it’s estimated that a whopping 99.5% of all businesses are locally-owned small businesses, including an estimated 2,000 plus in Fillmore County. “Awareness of our small businesses has gotten so much more widespread,” says Preston Chamber of Commerce Director Gabby
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Kinneberg. “Small Business Saturday reminds everyone that they’re here.� “It’s a really good avenue for small businesses,� adds Kinneberg. “The amount of things they get for being in the program is nice for our small communities.� She speaks to the massive influx of marketing American Express put into the program getting it off the ground in 2010. The company has sunk a substantial amount into making local businesses thrive through promotional materials, accessibility of online and social media advertising and a call of urgency to communities to back their businesses. This rings especially true for businesses within smaller communities that have limited marketing funds available. “It’s really about getting awareness and to at least remind everyone that the businesses are here,� says Kinneberg. Not all businesses are unified in partnership promotion or community-wide event schedule, depending on what works best for
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their business. Local commerce leaders stress it’s key for consumers to support those participating on an individual basis as well. Local businesses can capitalize on affordability over large stores, superior customer service, and the availability of one-of-a-kind or customizable gifts. “I think people are getting back to more personalized gifts and people are engaging in this promotion,� adds Kinneberg. “It lets our region know that there are small shops in our little town that make excellent places to not only purchase one of a kind gifts but that are open at all times of the year. They don’t always need to head up to Rochester to find what they need,� echoes Cheryl Krage, Director of Lanesboro Chamber of Commerce. Some cities are just getting into the swing this year. Spring Valley Chamber of Commerce has a Buy Local Committee and opted to try the promotion this year. “We’re hoping for a good response,� says Ann Keim, chamber director. “A lot of business people are working on different sales. Customers can take advantage of this good opportunity to shop.� Keim says
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tificates, and massage certificates can be great gifts. It’s about the services, too.� The Rushford Peterson Valley has participated in the event for many years, largely on an individual business basis and by marketing who’s open and what they offer. Now, they’re looking for a more collective effort from the businesses to support both the community and each other. This year, a reward scavenger hunt will take place, beckoning customers to stop at as many places as possible. “I love the quote that says, ‘When you buy from a small business an actual person does a little happy dance.’ Think of all they ways they’re invested in their community; donations to civic organizations or schools,� reminds Hengel. “We have to keep them here.�
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C ommentary Debt and taxes By Lee Hamilton As Republicans in Congress move forward on their tax plan, it’s worth re m e m b e r ing one thing: whatever the legislative particulars, keep your eye on the plan’s Lee H. impact on Hamilton the federal debt. Our debt load is already worrisome. It’s almost certainly going to get worse. There are a lot of different ways to characterize our fiscal situation at the federal level. We spend too much. We borrow too much. We spend more than we take in. We don’t tax enough to cover our expenses. However you describe it, the plain truth is that Americans want more from their government than they’re willing to pay for. This is not new, but at some point it will become unsustainable — we just don’t know exactly when. One common measure of the debt problem is to compare the total federal debt to our gross domestic product, or GDP. This basically measures whether a country’s economy is healthy enough to carry its debt burden. When Presidents Carter and Reagan were speaking out against the dangers of our large national debt, it stood at around 30% of GDP. Today it stands at 103%. For years, people who worry about the debt have warned that this trend could not continue; it’s turned out that the economy is far more resilient than many of us thought. And Editorial Cartoon
so the fear of debt has faded. This is too bad. Before we go on, remember that there’s a difference between deficits and debt. The deficit is the difference between what the government takes in and what it spends. That’s measured annually. The debt is the accumulation of our deficits. And experts agree that growing debt at some point really will become unsustainable. As it grows larger, it weighs more heavily on economic growth, crowds out private investment, creates economic uncertainty, dumps a burden on our children, and limits our ability as a nation to deal with unforeseen events. How we handle it will have a profound impact on our future and our role in the world. The problem is that regardless of what our political leaders say about deficits and debt, their actions tend to belie their words: they continue expensive federal programs and lavish tax breaks on favored constituencies without regard to the longterm fiscal impact. I’ve come to believe that deficits will likely continue — with increasing debt — until some financial crisis focuses our attention on the serious imbalance between our taxes and spending. There is little real seriousness about trying to solve our fiscal issues, or real appetite to get our spending under control and use taxes to get a handle on our finances. Which brings us to the current move for tax “reform.” Tax reform can have several meritorious goals, including establishing a more equitable tax system, encouraging economic growth, and imposing fiscal restraint. What I don’t see in the current debate is much
more than lip service to any of these goals. To achieve even a measure of fiscal restraint you can reform entitlements, which are the chief drivers of increased spending; you can moderate or cut defense spending; and you can increase taxes. Some politicians like to add a fourth — becoming more efficient — but while helpful, that won’t have the necessary impact. You’ve heard a lot already about how we need tax cuts to unleash economic growth. But the history of tax cuts makes clear there’s only a tenuous connection between the two. Many factors affect the growth of the American economy; taxes are only one of them. And certainly, tax cuts that explode the deficit and send the national debt skyrocketing are not going to get the job done. What always worries me about tax debate on Capitol Hill is that it begins with a lot of talk about reform, and usually ends with a lot of talk about tax cuts. This isn’t surprising. Tax cuts are popular. Tax reform, which helps some people and hurts others, is politically treacherous. So as you watch the debate on Capitol Hill, use your discrimination and judgment. Tax cuts can often help the economy, but not if they balloon deficits and the debt. If that happens, they’ll eventually end up lowering growth and slowing the economy. Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.
Get to know a liberal By Eric Lee Harmony, MN As I thought about what important topic I might write about, I was struck. There seems to be a widening gulf between political poles, and something key to the Eric Lee health and vitality of this nation isn’t making it across that chasm. I am talking about trust. There is nothing wrong with disagreement. It’s healthy. Chances are, even if we are right, that our solutions could be improved upon. But in order to settle our disagreements and work towards solutions that work for this country, we have to trust that the people who are not directly aligned with us are working for the best interest of Americans. We have to understand how we are working for the best for one another. And that may just require getting to know one another a little better. The Fillmore County Journal, and local publications like this, may be the best opportunity for us to listen to one another. Honestly, I have been very impressed, as a relative newcomer to the area, by the diversity of local voices represented in this paper. It is a remarkable thing. I am a liberal. It’s true. I read these pages. And I even watch Fox News. And I often hear mischaracterizations of people like myself. I thought, what better place to clear some of these up than right here? Disclaimer: I do not, and can not, speak for all liberals, but I have spent a good deal of time examining, re-examining, tearing down, and rebuilding my own worldview. I have been a Libertarian (card carrying), and I have contributed to the Green Party. Now, I find myself a fairly run of the mill, if enthusiastic, supporter of the DFL, and the national Democratic Party. I am liberal in many ways. I identify first as a Humanist, and I place great value in pluralism. I grew up Christian, and I will say that my greatest hesitancy to identify myself as a Christian in adulthood has been that Christian identity so frequently
represents exclusion. Someone trumpets their Christianity as a way of signaling that they are not Muslim. They are not Buddhist. They certainly are NOT atheists. And frankly, if anything, my Christian upbringing, progressive as it was, called me, above all, to love. To love unconditionally. The call to love is not exclusive. That call extends to every human being regardless of race, religion (or lack thereof ), sexuality, gender, wealth, status, or ability. It calls me, particularly, to love those who are most in need. Now, this is where I would like to address the biggest straw man I find liberals have to contend with. Believing that there is value in anyone’s search for meaning and truth in the world does not, I repeat, does NOT leave us in a world of absolute moral relativism, where we are simply free to choose our own morality. My morality may first have been formed by my family, and by my church community. But I also delved into the moral abyss that is the discipline of philosophy. And even if we simply consider ourselves as animals, motivated by our own self-preservation one can certainly arrive at a firm moral code simply through reason. It makes sense that we conserve energy and resources, for our own good. If we don’t agree on modes of behavior, and respect towards one another, not to murder one another, to injure one another, or to disrespect one another’s bodily existence, then we are forced to exert more of our own energy on watching out for our own security and survival. Once we have agreed on these codes, laws, then we free up our energy for far more interesting, and creative pursuits. Such is, could, or should be the wonder of the present age. Anyway, this is a little about me, just one liberal among many, and a concerned American citizen, who, regardless of your political affiliation, cares very much about your health, well-being, your security, and your stability. Maybe I can let readers know a little more, in the future. And I’m anxious to keep finding out more about everyone else. Peace, love, and joy to you.
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A glimpse of Maranao culture By Abad Macabanding Filipino culture generally refers to the culture that is in common with all the cultures of different tribes that make up the Philippines. Due to the diverAbad sity in the Macabanding Philippines, various tribes observe their distinctive traditions and cultures that define their own identities. The Philippines constitutes more than 100 ethnolinguistic nations mostly originated from Austronesian language. The majority of the Philippine population practices Christianity as their official religion, the main religion in the Philippines, though about 10% of its population used to be Muslim Filipinos. This is because Islam came earlier in the Philippines before the colonization era. Definitely, the question lies in our mind - how did Islam come to the Philippines? Before the colonization of the Philippines, Islam had already been a religion in the Philippines. Around the 14th century, Muslim missionaries came to the Philippines to disseminate the Islam religion. Native people from Sulu were the first people who consented to receive Islam as their accepted religion after the influence of Sheik Karimul Makdum, who
Government this week Monday, November 20 • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 5:30 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6:30 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council special meeting, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield School Board, High School Media Center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 21 • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 7 p.m. • Rushford Village City Council, Village Hall, 7 p.m. Monday, November 27 • 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.
was an Arab missionary. Islam purveyed over the entire country until the colonizers subjugated the country and spread Christianity over the gamut of the Philippines. Actually, Muslim Filipinos have never been captured by any colonizers and never altered their religion due to their strong resistance against other beliefs. In this generation, Muslim Filipinos presently live in the southern portion of the Philippines. They compose the region called Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao, which is comprisesd of five provinces where the majority of the population are Muslims. Such provinces include Maguindanao, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Basilan, and Lanao del Sur. Most people living in these provinces are Maguindanaon, Maranao and Tausug, which are the three largest ethnic Muslim groups in the Philippines. Most Maranaos live in the provinces of Lanao del Sur, Lanao del Norte, and Marawi City. They are known as the “people of the lake” because they live around the lake called Lake Lanao, which is hailed as one of the ancient lakes in the world and the deepest and second largest lake in the Philippines. Maranaos are presumed to be the last tribe who embraced Islam as their religion. Colonizers fail to seize the Maranaos due to their strong resistance and violent opposition to Christian influences from the Spaniards. They were able to retain their rich culture despite all the colonizers who went through their territories. Actually, they are famously known for their ancient artifacts, wood carvings, cultural dances, artworks, golden cultural attire and their distinctive cuisine. Maranao culture has been known internationally due to its authenticity and pulchritude. To this day, Maranaos uphold their culture despite the growing technology and modernization of the world. One of their most popular epics is the ancient “Darangen,” which mainly talks about the love story of Prince Bantogen and Princess Gandingan and is narrated through singing. In 2005, this was selected by UNESCO as one of the masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Moreover, Sarimanok served as the symbol of Maranaos. Built in certain infrastructures and building, it is a legendary bird of Maranao people which symbolizes fortune and good wealth. Sarimanok came from
the word “sari” which means garment and “manok” meaning chicken. Nowadays, Maranaos keep in touch with this generation where new technology and modernization have been developed. Despite this modernization, they still observe most of their traditions. Traditions Polygamy is one of the traditions of Maranaos that is still practiced upon to this day, especially for Maranao males. Polygamy is when a person marries more than one wife or husband. During the ancestral times, Maranao leaders, those who have royal blood, are usually the people who used to adapt polygamy. Due to their influence, many Maranaos adapted polygamy and it eventually became a part of our culture. Another tradition that is practiced by the Maranaos is called “parental” marriage. In that case, parents will be the ones to adjudicate who will marry their son or daughter. The parents of both sides will have an agreement how much dowry will be given by the parents of groom side to the parents of the bride side. In our culture, dowry is the amount of money given by the parents of the male side before marrying the bride. After the agreement is settled, there will be a “kandialaga,” wherein there will be a one-week celebration before the official “kakawing,” or the wedding ceremony. This is practiced probably because they want to retain the pride of their family, especially when the family came from a royal and big family. Artworks Most of the artworks of the Maranaos are designed with “okir.” Famously known for their artworks, okir is a flowing and geometric design used by the Maranaos to beautify their artworks. Mamandyang, awang or dugout boat, torogan, and their cultural attires were some of Maranao artworks that have an okir-inspired design.Torogan is an ancient house of the Maranaos where the sulutan or datu lived. Mamandyang is a long strip of cloth attached around the corner of the house. Maranaos are very particular in designing their artworks. Their landap and malong, which are tubelike cloths or skirts, are also designed with okir. Even their cultural attires are inspired and designed with okir. Cultural Dances Maranaos have a lot of cultural dances. Most of these cultural dances were derived from their ancient epic, the Darangen. One of the most famous royal dances of the Maranaos is the kasingkil or singkil where the women step in and out of the clipping or clashing bam-
boos. It was derived by the event in Darangen where the princess was escaping the rolling stones and clipping bamboos that tonongs (evil spirits) did to make fun of her. Kasagayan is another ritual dance of the men where it showcases their preparation for the battle with their swords. Kapagaper is also a famous dance where the Maranao women use fans in dancing called “apir.” Other Maranao dances include kakini-kini (Maranao women’s traditional way of walking), kadsadoratan (a dance that shows graceful walking, turning and balancing covering their faces), kanggarotaya (a dance that uses a knot to show the strength of men) and kapmalo-malong (a cultural dance performed by men and women showing the different ways to use malong). Cuisine Most of the Maranao dishes are spicy because Maranaos like spicy foods. Palapa is the main ingredient of their dishes and it is a combination of different spices like scallion bulbs, chili, and ginger. Most of their dishes have coconut milk and powderized turmeric on it, which turns their victuals into yellowish color that makes their food unique from other cuisines. Popular dishes include piaparan a manok (chicken with coconut meat), bakas (tuna fish) and badak (jackfruit). Maranaos also prepare desserts during celebrations and events. Their most famous desserts is dodol, which is a sticky dessert made with “malagkit” rice, a special type of rice, coconut milk and brown sugar slowly cooked until becomes sticky. Other desserts include barubed, tiyatag, pakbol, pabrot, dalog, palitaw, tamokonsi, browa, amik, tiompe, balolon, tapay and lokatis. Abad Macabanding is a student at Lanesboro High School. He is one of seven area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its 19th year.
Cookbook corrections In the 2017 Tasty Tempations cookbook that accompanied the November 13, 2017, Fillmore County Journal, please note the following corrections: • On page 11, the second ingredient in the recipe “Three-cheese Tater Hot Dish” should read “1/2 green pepper, chopped.” • On page 33, the first ingredient in the recipe “Cranberry Bread” should read “1 c. fresh cranberries, chopped up in a food processor.” • The recipe “Chocolate Chip Cookies” on page 22 should read: Chocolate Chip Cookies Kay Ristau, Preston, MN 1 c. white sugar 1 c. brown sugar 1 c. shortening (lard or butter) 1 c. oil 2 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla 4 tsp. cream of tartar 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 12 oz. chocolate chips 4 c. flour Cream sugar, shortening, oil, eggs and vanilla. Mix well - add rest of ingredients. Drop on cookie sheet and bake at 350º until slightly browned, 10-12 minutes. These melt in your mouth.
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The citizen stated that the deal felt like a “rumor” around town and expressed frustration that there was not a dedicated article sent to the local newspaper. Peterson explained the process of the land deal to the gallery, clarifying that Dollar General is currently in the process of securing the land and finding a site that will work before a purchase or construction will even begin. Administrator Peterson also noted that the issue had been posted to all necessary and required places in meeting agendas and meeting minutes, and that any citizen is allowed access to that information at their request. The citizen concluded that it is the responsibility of individual citizens to access city information during these processes, and thanked the council for their explanation. Next, the council heard an update regarding the zip-line at Trailhead Park, explaining that the zip line had been inspected and modified to meet the inspector’s requests, and that the zip-line will be regularly staffed and inspected to prevent vandalism. The board then welcomed Erin Dorbin from KARST Driftless Guidepost, who gave a presentation regarding a Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Grant the city recently received. Dorbin presented her previous work with a Smithsonian program at Lanesboro that involved getting young people interested in local history which resulted in media presentations that are now in the Smithsonian archives. Dorbin continued on, saying the city had been granted $5,000 from the Smithsonian, who is looking to extend this project into Houston and an additional $10,000 from SMIF. “It’s to connect students with local historical and cultural centers in Houston County,” Dorbin said, “to conduct community based research, and to provide students with hands on technology experience.” Dorbin noted that Houston is one of six counties selected to participate in this project for 2018. The program combines the
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efforts of students, historians and workers to create stories on economics, history, and rural identity. Dorbin thanked the council for their time and handed out contact information, urging the council to contact her with any questions regarding the project. The council then approved the grant commitment documents and a draft project budget prepared by Dorbin. Following that, the council heard from the International Owl Center regarding a possible lease for new construction at Trailhead Park, which Peterson said would go to the planning commission for review. The council then approved moving forward with a playground project grant through US Bank and involving the Houston School District. The city is not allowed to apply for the grant directly, but the school has agreed to be involved on a “name only” basis on the application. Peterson said she will check if that agreement is workable for the grant before submitting the application. The board approved moving forward with the process. The board accepted the resignation of city attorney Jed Hammel, who is closing his law practice, and discussed finding a new attorney for local measures. Peterson noted that the city had already contacted some legal services through Flaherty & Hood of Winona, but the council generally agreed that a more local attorney would need to be found and asked Police Chief David Breault to provide his recommendations for an attorney that meets his needs. The council also approved payment of taxes for a newly annexed “island” of the city that was previously thought to be already annexed, and payment for the utility improvements at Elm and Stoddard street. Fire Chief Joe Krage was also in attendance to announce the new assistant fire chief appointments of Brandon Olson and Steve Skifton. The Houston City Council will meet for its next regular meeting on Monday, December 11, 2017, at 6 p.m. in the council chambers of Houston City Hall.
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The Whalan City Council follows along on their paperwork during the November 13, 2017, meeting as City Clerk Lolly Melander reads the treasurer’s report from the meeting a month prior for the council’s approval. Photo by Barb Jeffers By Barb Jeffers The overall feedback has been Wyatt Berekvam was absent. Having a few loose ends to tie positive, with people saying Melander read the minutes up on their agenda, along with how bright the lights are and from the October 9, 2017, some new business, the Whalan how well they light up the road- council meeting. With no addiCity Council met on November ways. tions or corrections requested a 13, 2017, in the Whalan Town Council members present motion was made by Johnson, Hall for their regularly sched- included Owen Lewis, Ever- seconded by Kim Berekvam, uled meeting. ett Johnson, Kim Berekvam, to accept the minutes as read. With new LED bulbs recently Mayor Marlys Tuftin, City Motion carried. installed throughout Whalan, Clerk Lolly Melander and City The Treasurer’s Report was the council discussed comments Maintenance personnel Lanny See WHALAN Page 7 they had heard from residents. Landsverk. Council member
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read by Melander. With no additions or corrections a motion was made by Lewis, seconded by Johnson, to accept the Treasurer’s Report as read. Motion carried. Visitor comments Landsverk has shut the water off to the gazebo fountain for
the winter. “It was leaking a little bit but I will take care of that in the spring,” stated Landsverk, as he explained that every spring he has to do some work on the lines. Landsverk has also placed a cover on the outdoor faucet of the city hall, which is on the south side of the building, to prevent it from freezing over the winter months.
Monday, November 20, 2017 Old Business Tuftin gave the council an update on the town hall door. The door installation is almost done but was slowed down as there has been an issue getting the hardware, stated Tuftin, but the hardware has now been delivered and the project will be completed very soon. Once installation is complete the door will be painted.
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make sure they are stable and in good shape. “We may want to look at this for next year,” stated Tuftin, adding that it is a safety issue which should be addressed. Melander will research the options the city may have, as well as the estimated costs and the council will discuss the matter again at the January 2018 meeting. The emergency siren was tested in November and it worked perfect. “It looks like that problem is resolved,” stated Tuftin. The sander lift has been purchased and it works good, said Johnson, adding that it is real nice to have. “That was a good purchase,” commented Tuftin. New Business Melander and a Fillmore County deputy took a drive around town looking for any junk that has become a nuisance. There were only a couple small issues which will be addressed. Motion by Johnson, second by Lewis, to have the city sign the FEMA All-Hazard Mitigation Plan (Fillmore County). Motion carried. Christmas lights have been put on the gazebo by volunteers. Snow removal individuals for the city are Everett Johnson (primary), Reid Mickelson and Robert Engen. The next regularly scheduled Whalan council meeting will take place on December 11, 2017, at 5 p.m. in the Whalan Town Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Canton, Alixandra (Travis) Nichols of Mabel, and Kaysie of Canton; three grandsons: Rylin, Ryker, and Brant; his father Brian Kerns Brian Kerns, age 56, of Can- Lynn of New Hampton, Iowa; ton, passed away peacefully two brothers, Brad (Barb) and Saturday, November 11 at his Devry (Tina), both of Canton; and nieces and nephews. He home in was preceded in death by his Canton, folmother, Diana Kerns-Fitch and lowing an his grandparents. 18 - m o n t h Funeral service was held 11 battle with a.m. Thursday, November 16 cancer. at the Assumption Catholic B r i a n Church in Canton, with Rev. was born Margaret Jumonville officiatN o v e m b e r Brian Kerns ing. Burial took place in the 5, 1961, in Rochester, Minn., to Lynn Bristol Cemetery. Visitation and Diana (Dotzenrod) Kerns. was 4–8 Wednesday, NovemHe grew up in the Prosper ber 15 at the Assumption Catharea and graduated from the olic Church in Canton and one Mabel-Canton High School hour prior to services at the in 1980. On August 29, 1987, church. The Mengis Funeral he married Lorie Qualy in Home in Mabel assisted with Lanesboro Minn. They made arrangements. Canton their home and raised Charlotte Ann Dahl three daughters, Kayla, Alixandra and Kaysie. Brian was an Charlotte Ann Helgeson active member of the Canton- Dahl, 84, died peacefully TuesScotland Presbyterian Church day, November 14, 2017, under and served as a church elder. hospice care surHe was also proud to be a long- and term member of the Canton r o u n d e d famVolunteer Fire Department, by celebrating his 24th year on ily, at the November 1. He worked at Gu ndersen Minnowa Construction for the H a r m o n y last several years and loved his Care Center. coworkers. Brian was an avid C h a r l o t t e Charlotte Dahl sports fan, especially for the was born in Minnesota Twins and Vikings, Blue Earth, Minn., to Charles but had a passion for all sports. and Grace Helgeson of BriceHe was a people person and lyn, Minn. a master at socializing. Brian Charlotte graduated from was happiest spending time high school in Bricelyn, Minn., with family and friends, and and then went to Mankato took great pride in his grand- State University where she children. He enjoyed spending graduated with an elementary time in his garage, whether it education degree. She taught at be watching sports, hosting various schools before settling Vikings parties, grilling out, or in Harmony as a fourth grade working on his many projects. teacher. It there where she met Brian was also known for his Elmo Dahl and they married wonderful singing voice, which and lived east of town on a brought much enjoyment to all farm for the next 52 years. of those who were fortunate Charlotte and Elmo loved to travel, making it to 48 states enough to be in his presence. Brian is survived by his wife and several countries. In later Lorie of Canton; three daugh- life she enjoyed spending her ters: Kayla (Nick) Nichols of winters in Arizona. Charlotte
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Monday, November 20, 2017 also loved gardening, participating in Ladies Aid and circle groups. She volunteered in the community and was a substitute teacher. Charlotte was the oldest of three children. Her sisters Marcia and Donna Helgeson predeceased her. She was also predeceased by two of her children, Eric and Sara Woods. She is remembered by her loving husband, Elmo Dahl of Harmony, Minn., and three children: Ann Dahl (Welsh) and husband Michael of Boynton Beach, Fla., Mary Dahl Grise and husband James Renner of Haverhill, Mass., and John Dahl and wife Barb of Chanhassen, Minn.; her nine grandchildren: Emily and Madeline Kemp, Christina and Alison Grise, Jacob and Joe Dahl, Margaret, Jeremy and Andrew Woods; and by two great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 18 at the Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, Minn., burial following the service. The family greeted friends and family at the back of the church from 10-11 a.m. before the service and in the church basement hall following the burial. Memorials can be made in her name to Greenfield Lutheran Church. Christopher Frank Miehlisch Christopher Frank Miehlisch lost his battle with depression on November 9, 2017, at age 26 in Janesville, Wis. He grew up on a farm near Lanesboro, Minn., surrounded by turkeys, together with his sister who misses him beyond belief. He loved all animals, furry, scaly or feathery and many became part of the family, to his parents bewilderment. He loved to fish, but released everything. Christopher was remarkable in his consideration and kindness to everyone and amazing work ethic. He enjoyed his career as a Research Associate at Pioneer in Janesville, Wis. after completing his degree in biology from UM Duluth. He easily helped others and enjoyed participation on mission trips. However, he could not help himself. His devastated family (parents Eric and Andrea, sister Katarina and fiancé Jesse Amdahl, grandparents Ruth and Helmut, and Oma Franziska, and many others) hopes for a better way in the treatment of depression through further brain and behavior research. Please help others by considering a donation to http:// bbrfoundation.donordrive.com/ campaign/cm-memorial. Christopher is being honored in a private memorial service. Eileen M. Eggert Eileen M. Eggert, 86, of Rushford, Minn., died on Sunday, November 12, 2017, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Eileen was born on April 15, 1931, in Whalan, Minn., to Oscar and Anna (Moger) Hild-
estad. She grew up on the family farm in Whalan and was a 1949 graduate of Peterson High School. Eileen was united in marriage with Norman Eggert on April 7, Eileen M. 1951. She Eggert and her husband farmed in the Hart area, where they raised their four children. Eileen also worked for Herff Jones in Lewiston, Minn., for 35 years. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hart as well as the ladies aid there. Eileen is survived by four children: Diane (Garry) Ronnenberg of Rushford, Donna (Wes) Bussell of Eyota, Minn., Marcia (Tim) Tews of Lewiston, Minn., and Bruce (Joy) Eggert of Winona, Minn.; 12 grandchildren: Tara King, Cori Ronnenberg, Heath (Jenny) Ronnenberg, Brent (Sara) Bussell, Erin (Bruce) Guenther, Amanda (Adam) Rabe, Jarod Tews, Jamie (Beth) Tews, Jeanna (John) Ellinghuysen, Brian Eggert, Jodi Eggert and Brad Eggert; 20 great-grandchildren, one brother, Arlan (Elnora) Hildestad of Rochester, Minn.; two sisters: Marlys (Richard) Pianin of Irvine, Calif., and Carol (Dick) Nelson of Osakis, Minn.; and by a sister-inlaw, Anita (Melvin) Brand of Rushford. She was preceded in death by her husband; three sisters: Harriet, Olive and Lucille; and by a son in infancy. The family prefers memorials directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hart. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, at Hoff Funeral Service in Rushford. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 16, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in
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Hart, Minn., where there was a one hour visitation prior to the service. Burial took place at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Hart. The family would like to thank Mayo Clinic Hospice and the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home for all of the wonderful care given to their mother. Richard J. Keim Richard J. Keim, age 73, of Dexter, Minn., passed away October 27, 2017, in Rochester, Minn., after a short illness. Memorial service for Richard Keim will be held 11 a.m. S a t u r d a y , Richard J. November Keim 25, 2017, at Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley. Burial will be in Our Savior’s Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Richard John Keim was born on October 3, 1944, in Minneapolis, Minn., the son of John T. and Harriet I. Keim. He attended and graduated from Grand Meadow High School and completed three years at Austin Vocational School in auto body and mechanics. Richard married Elaine Allen and they were later divorced. Richard worked at Chrysler Belvidere, Ill., plant for 30 years. He was also an UAW Union member for 30 years. He loved cheering on the Twins and Vikings. Richard is survived by his two sons, Michael J. Keim of Superior, Wis., and Robert Keim of Rockford, Ill.; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, brothers Gary (Donna) Keim of Austin, Minn., and Kim (Sue) Keim of Lake City, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother and father.
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longer had room for me. I didn’t know what was happening until my local coordinator and his wife arrived at the airport, and I temporarily moved in with my ex-coordinator. I was confused at first, and asked my ex-local coordinator, “Are you really my host family?” She then told me the story. I stayed with her for a week until they found a new host family. When I finally got my new host family, I moved in with my new coordinator in Cherry Grove while the family prepared my bedroom and signed all of the paperwork. I’m glad to have a new host family and a new local coordinator. I was frustrated to be one of the last people to get matched with a host family because of all of the hard work I put in to get here. I took an Eltis test four times in two weeks, which is unusual for most exchange students. Every foreign exchange student in my program must take this test to prove how well they know English, which I thought was a hard test. I became an alternate and I was not sure if I would come to the U.S. But the last test I took I had a better score than someone who was chosen, so I replaced them. I passed all of the challenging steps in my passage and now I’m in the United States of America. I chose to become an exchange
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student because I think it is a great thing to come to another continent to not only share your culture, but to learn from other cultures. Also to learn to become independent and live without my family, because when you are in your home country your parents often decide everything for you. I also chose to become an exchange student to end the stereotypes that some people have of Africa. Some people think that all African people are poor and uncivilized. They also make mistakes thinking that we live with animals. And I chose to become an exchange student to improve my English, and even though I’m not the greatest at English, I’ve been improving since my arrival. The amelioration of my English will help me with my project because when I go back to my country I want to create an English club in which I will help people learn English. Becoming an exchange student will also help me to learn to live with people of a different skin color and race. I’ve also been discovering a lot of new food, some of which I didn’t like at the beginning because everything was new and challenging for me. I love the food now and I’m getting fat. American culture is very difSee EXCHANGERS Page 13
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By Tammy Danielson Communication these days When did we stop talking but still found a way to overcommunicate? This topic came to me when I was driving home from work the other day and started counting how many people were on their cell phones. After that, I watched drivers who were actually texting and not watching the road. All during this time, my phone was dinging and ringing too. Then there is the stigma that if you haven’t answered a text or call within an expected amount of time that something must
have happened to you — what’s wrong? Of course, we then explain later to the caller or texter the entire reason we couldn’t answer…are there unwritten cell phone rules we should all know? In the old days, if you didn’t answer it meant you weren’t home. Oh the simple days. To solve any issues with driving and cell phones, I am enjoying the Bluetooth hookup for my phone. So now I talk hands-free in the car but probably look incredibly weird talking to myself back and forth to Rochester.
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There are so many new modes of communication we started using over the past 10 years and those are only those this old chick knows of and is using. Did you ever get a text that further instructs you to read your email or checkout a Facebook post? Or, have you seen people cross posting from Instagram to Facebook because only a certain age group is using Instagram? Crazy. And, I know you all have said at one time that if it wasn’t for Facebook you wouldn’t know what was going on with your family and friends. It truly is a great way to connect to family who live states away and see pictures of their kids but when you find out your neighbor next door got married and only because it was on Facebook, there is a communication issue (or you are not a good neighbor and weren’t invited…ha). The best part of the whole Facebook craze is the multiple apps available to help you create the best pictures and ideas for creating better posts. For cripes sakes, just post a photo even IF it shows your bad side, wrinkles, or that baby weight you haven’t lost since you had your baby 18 years ago (oops…when did we start talking about me?). Many of you might remember the wall phones and desk phones we used back in the day. I say this with a sly grin on my face because
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many people still have a landline, but ask anyone in grade school what a landline is and you may get a blank look and simultaneously feel like a walking dinosaur. What is cool for us old girls is the princess phone they came out with that connects to your cell phone so you can have nostalgia and modern technology combined. My memories of landlines include the relatives calling collect as a way to let us know they made it home after a long drive after visiting Minnesota. Of course, my mom wouldn’t “accept” the call because she knew it was just their secret signal. My mom, working the system! From landlines to cell phones, written letters to emails, and passing notes in class to sending text messages, we have all changed in some way and
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ferent from Malian culture. In Mali, people often share their meals on the same plate, and often eat with their hands (clean, of course). In Mali, depending on the family, children don’t talk when they eat with adults. A child must lower their head and not look an older person in the eye, even when being spoken to. This is considered a sign of respect and a child must respect not only their parents, but also all other older
people. The father is the chief of the family and makes all major decisions. Wearing short clothes is not allowed in Mali, as 90% of the population is Muslim. Spring Valley is very quiet compared to my city and sometimes it is like nobody lives here. In Mali, kids don’t drive until they are 18 years old. And in Mali, I usually don’t eat at school because we are given two hours for a lunch break. Malian people eat a lot of rice and meat. Malian people are sociable and friendly. With the country being mostly Muslim, polygamy
Monday, November 20, 2017 is pretty common, where a man can marry up to four wives. Greeting is considered in Mali a sign of politeness. In my country, the punishment of a child is not just with his parent, but by all of the society. In Mali I take a shower three times every day, but in USA every two days. One of the things I want to do in the USA is experience Black Friday. I also want to visit more states like New York, California, Pennsylvania, and Texas. I also want to buy a bass clarinet, which I just started to learn. I love it and want to bring it back
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was also had on whether or not the city should proceed with low bid project awards. A change in the bidding process, to include project objectives, can include past performance and risk management to disqualify bidders. The city previously utilized a scoring system with bids. However, doing so may occasionally preclude the city from selecting the lowest bidder. The preliminary engineering report for the project indicated a project estimate of $1.7 million. Based on the bid, the June 2016 estimate was $1.13 million. The final cost dropped to $1.07 million. Based on assessment policy and approved assessable percentages for the project were 24% for streets and 20% for water and sanitary improvements. Total assessment for a 100-foot linear lot was $8,699. Malm indicated this is in line with the 2009, 2011, and Highway 43 Street Improvement Projects. Assessments are payable to the city before November 30. Remaining balances will be certified to the county for application to property taxes. The assessments are applied to tax rolls for 10 years at a rate of 3.5% interest. In other news, the city has approved a study to provide potential developers with information needed to facilitate the sale of the former R-P Schools site in Rushford. Bolton & Menk will conduct a Hazardous Materials Assessment Inspection & Demolition Proposal for the site. The report will include inspection and cost estimates and, as an alternate, a Phase I Environmental Assessment. The demolition report will be broken into four segments for each of the four portions of the site. “This information is going to be key,” said Administrator Chladek. “It’s best to have all the information and keep it rolling.” The council approval also includes preliminary work needed for the development of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district. It’s highly likely the district would be required by a developer in order to fund the project. “The intent is to push this out there to get ourselves set up to get reimbursed,” added Chladek. “No one is going to
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take it on without a TIF. It’s the only tool we’ve got in the toolbox.” Lastly, the council has approved a study for conceptual planning for residential development on land located within the City of Rushford Village, abutting the boundary of the City of Rushford. The property is owned by Don Woxland and the intent is to review concepts regarding Rushford zoning and estimates to provide utilities to the area. It was noted the estimates will not include opinions or costs related to any annexation proceedings. The item was identified in Eco-
nomic Development Authority plans. Councilor Vern Bunke questioned whether or not the City of Rushford Village had been made aware of the study plans. Chladek responded that if it was passed by the council he would send an email and follow up with a phone call to Rushford Village Mayor Gordon Johnson. “To be clear, this is Woxland’s property, not the Village’s.” Bunke reiterated that communication should be made prior to council action, noting that past situations were poorly communicated. “You’re damned if you
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. do, damned if you don’t,” added Councilor Jim O’Donnell. “I think we can probably guess what their response will be. It’s not like we’re going in and taking land. It’s a housing study,” responded Chladek. “We’re investigating how we want our community to grow and succeed,” added Councilor Benson. Approval of the study passed on a 4:1 vote with Councilor Bunke opposed due to the communication piece rather than the study itself. “We continue to make mistakes,” cautioned Bunke. “I’d think you would
have learned.” “I’m comfortable with it,” shot back Mayor Chris Hallum. “I think I have learned.” The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, November 27, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. However, a special meeting, for the purpose of meeting with the city’s financial consultant, Mike Bubany of David Drown Associates, to discuss city debt and upcoming projects, is scheduled for Monday, November 20, at 6:30 p.m., also at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend both meetings.
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Harmony assessment hearing well attended
By Hannah Wingert A public hearing was held at the November 14 Harmony City Council meeting to discuss the 2017 street and utility project assessments. City Engineer Brett Grabau reviewed the project with the council and residents attending the meeting. In 2016, each street along with the water mains and sewers in the city of Harmony was given a rating from 1-10 ginning 11/19/2017 with 1 being a gravel road and 10 being a new road. The rating sys-
tem determined that there were several areas in Harmony where the pavement was beginning to fail along with the underground utilities. Grabau presented a feasibility report to the city council in late 2016 and a public hearing was held at that time to inform Harmony residents of the proposed project. Construction on the street and utility project was begun earlier this year and has been completed with the exception of a few minor
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details which will be finished in the spring of 2018. Grabau led the evening’s assessment hearing to review the costs of the project with residents. Citizens affected by the assessments have a 30 day time frame to pay the amount in full or can choose to have it added to their taxes to paid over a 10 year period with 5% interest. Harmony resident Judy Affeldt mentioned that her water pressure has decreased and the taste of the water has changed since the project was finished. Harmony resident Kathie Mock noted that her water has tasted bad as well. Grabau stated that the taste of the water could be due to a combination of extra chlorination used to eliminate bacteria in the new pipes, sediment and rust being disturbed in old pipes, and the fact that the water was moved around so much. He felt that it would resolve on its own over time. Affeldt spoke again about the amount of the assessments, noting that she had spoken to the League of Minnesota Cities and reviewed the assessment tool kit available on their website. Her research led her to believe that cities should not charge residents more in interest on assessments than they themselves are paying on the original loans. “The city should not be making money on us,” she expressed. “You’re not a
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bank.” City Administrator Jerome Illg verified that the city is paying around 3% in interest on the loans for the project and plans to charge 5% interest rates on the assessments. He also noted that it is standard for cities to charge 1-2% higher in interest than they’re paying. Grabau stated that he is the city engineer for four cities total and his boss is the engineer for another four cities. All of them have assessment policies similar to Harmony’s. A sample assessment policy can be found on the League of Minnesota Cities website that is also comparable to the one Harmony has adopted. Resolution 17-08 adopting assessments for the 2017 street and utility reconstruction project was approved by the council. Further discussion about the interest rate after passing the motion led them to rescind the approval. The council then approved a modified resolution, 17-09, in which the interest rate was changed to 1% above the borrowing cost for the project. The change will bring the interest down from 5% to 4% on assessments to residents. The consent agenda was approved by the council. Harmony resident Gary Ehler asked the council if the city has any right of way beyond the sidewalk. With the 2017 street and utility project, the grass in those areas has recently been resodded. “When you remove the snow this
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year from the sidewalk and the property past that (the sidewalk) is damaged, are you going to fix it?” he asked. He was assured that any damage to the recently placed sod would be repaired in the spring. Ehler also asked about the area where the street ends by the properties near the Harmony golf course. Mayor Steve Donney answered that the right-of-way goes past the pavement there, but he wasn’t sure how far. Ehler asked that the city truck not use the area to turn around when plowing as it tears the ground up. Mayor Donney suggested that Ehler contact the city staff to determine where the property line lays. Harmony Fire Chief Rod Johnson asked the council to approve a wording change for #7 of the membership requirements for the department in the city ordinance. The change would mean that all department members would be required to attend a minimum of 70% of the monthly meetings and 25% of the annual fire calls in order to receive their annual service credit. The council approved the change as well as an increase to the fire pension bringing it to $900 from $850. The EDA board recently contributed $500 to the SMIF organization. They also finalized the colors and design of the new city logo. The next Harmony City Council meeting will be held on December 12 at 7 p.m.
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County moves forward on major road project By Karen Reisner The reconstruction of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 1 has been a major road project for the county. At the November 14 county board meeting, approval was given to advertise for the concrete surfacing of CSAH 1 from north of Spring Valley city limits north to the county line. County Engineer Ron Gregg said the advertisement will include a relatively short portion in Olmsted County to the intersection with Highway 30. Bids will be submitted by contractors for work to take place in the spring. Commissioner Mitch Lentz expressed his preference to have paved shoulders along CSAH 1. Gregg noted due to fund-
ing there will be only twofoot paved along with a six-foot graveled area on the shoulders. The cost is expected to be about half the cost of paved shoulders which would be $1.3 million. A resolution was adopted in support of the city of Ostrander using Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) funds for the reconstruction of CSAH 1 and CSAH 3 within the city limits of Ostrander. The county supports the pursuit of LRIP funding and agrees to sponsor the funding application to the Minnesota Department of Transportation and act as the fiscal agent for construction proposed to take place in 2018. The city of Ostrander agrees to pay their share of the costs. A second resolution was
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adopted in support of the pursuit of LRIP funds for the reconstruction of South Washington Avenue within the city of Spring Valley between CSAH 1 and CSAH 12. The county agrees to act as the project sponsor for the funding application to MnDOT and act as the fiscal agent for construction proposed to take place in 2018. Spring Valley agrees to pay their share of the costs. LRIP funding is available to cities with less than 5,000 population. The program is administered by MnDOT and makes available up to $750,000 toward local road projects that are regionally significant, involve safety improvements, and decrease transportation deficiencies. Pam Schroeder, highway/airport office manager, explained the proposed letter of agreement between the Airport Traffic Control Tower (Rochester) and the Fillmore County Airport. The airport must notify the traffic control tower via telephone of changes in surface conditions in movement areas and other surface areas. The safety agreement was approved. An agreement for transfer and repayment of federal airport entitlement funds between Fillmore County and Redwood Falls was approved. The Federal Aviation Administration entitlement transfer of $150,000 (2018 funds) to Redwood Falls Municipal Airport requires repayment to Fillmore County in 2020. Schroeder noted the county is in the process of doing a master plan for the airport. This transfer of funds and repayment in 2020 allows the county a couple of years more time. The money remains out there for the county to be utilized at a later date when needed. Schroeder noted the language in the agreement was reviewed by the county attorney. Other business in brief • Samantha Grabau was hired as a replacement accounting technician/case aide in the Community Services/Public Health Department effective November 27. • The Fillmore County Buffer Ordinance was approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. Zoning administrator Cristal Adkins explained the model ordinance brings the county into compliance with the newly enacted buffer law. Commissioner Duane Bakke said the county will take on enforcement of the buffer law. This ordinance which has been approved by the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) is the enforcement document. Chairman Randy Dahl said the enforcement process is a last resort type of thing, adding SWCD and others work to keep landowners in compliance. Bakke commented that this is the finishing process, getting the enforcement document into place. Hopefully, we won’t have to use it.
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. A resolution adopting the new Buffer Ordinance was approved. • Adkins reviewed a quote from iWorQ (Logan, Utah) in the amount of $10,350 for software to be used in the zoning/feedlot and assessor’s offices. The cost includes a one time set up fee of $4,150 and an annual service fee of $6,200. Adkins said the current software was put into place in 2000, adding it is dated and has not been upgraded. The new software will improve efficiencies and save time. Everything will be tied together by parcel number. There is an additional $500 charge to have back-up on site. The purchase was approved. • Approval was given of a permit application for the relocation of a driveway off CSAH 40 to provide better access for semi-trucks for Steve Worden, Section 3, Chatfield Township. • The board approved Minnesota Counties Computer Cooperative changes to the Minnesota County Attorney Practice System (MCAPS). The transition will be to Strategic Technologies, Inc. (STI) software effective January 2018.
County attorney Brett Corson updated the board on the Amish cases concerning septic systems. He said a judge has allowed discovery so properties can be inspected. Inspections now will include outhouses which are required to have a pit. Corson noted two approved systems have been installed by Amish families. He hopes others will follow. • There was a closed meeting for a 2018 Local #49 labor contract strategy. After the closed meeting the board approved an agreement that had been recommended by the negotiating committee. It changes the excess PTO payout to three years. The board is awaiting union approval. • Lentz questioned the need for over $500 being spent for SWCD plat books by the sheriff’s department. He noted the plat books can be found online. The squad cars are equipped with Toughbooks where the plat books can be accessed free of charge. Login instructions are on page three of the plat books. Two additional counties can also be accessed.
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Mon-Thurs: 10-8pm Fri & Sat: 10-9pm Sunday: 11-6pm The Famous lefse baker, Bucky and his side kick, Duane will be rolling lefse at Granny's!! They will be at Granny’s from 12- 3, along with sampling spirits!!
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Monday, November 20, 2017
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Assistance, resources available to help customers in need with heating bills As winter and colder temperatures approach, Minnesota Energy Resources reminds customers to check their eligibility for heating assistance through the state Energy Assistance Program (EAP). The EAP, administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, provides assistance
to help customers with energy costs such as natural gas bills or emergency repair or replacement of faulty heating systems. Eligibility is determined by household income level, and customers do not need to be behind in paying their natural gas bill to receive assistance. To receive an EAP grant, a
customer must: • Complete an application form. • Provide documentation of income received by each household member for the past three months. • Provide a copy of the household’s most recent natural gas and electric bills.
Customers can request an application form by contacting their local EAP provider. A complete list of the state’s 31 EAP providers can be found on the Minnesota Department of Commerce website or by calling (800) 657-3710. Information submitted on an application form also is used to determine
Home heating costs expected to be less than $600 this winter With the winter heating season underway, an average Minnesota Energy Resources residential customer will likely heat their home for less than $600 for the third year in a row, according to the natural gas utility’s most recent forecast. If the heating forecast holds true, Minnesota Energy Resources expects an average residential cus-
tomer to pay $557 in home heating costs from November through next April. The projected costs would be the fourth-lowest in 10 years. By comparison, this year’s expected costs would be $326 less than what a typical residential customer paid 10 years ago, and $307 less than customers paid during the 2013-14 winter heating season.
Customers who are looking to manage heating costs have several options, including some that do not require significant investment. These tips include: • A professional inspection and tuneup of a home’s heating system. • Using ceiling fans to disperse heat throughout a room. • Lowering the thermostat’s
temperature when asleep or away. Smart thermostats can do this automatically. • Sealing air leaks by adding weather-stripping to doors and windows. • Sealing and insulating heating and cooling ducts. Applications for energy assistance also are being accepted by the state
Bloodmobile coming to Harmony on November 28 Harmony will be hosting a bloodmobile at the Harmony Community Center from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. All donors will be required to provide identification before donating, so please remember your donor card or
driver’s license. Donors are encouraged to use RapidPass (redcrossblood.org/ RapidPass), which is a tool that allows the donor to complete the reading and question portions of their donation from their home or mobile device,
thus speeding up the donation process. This must be done the day of the blood drive and printed out to bring along, or it can now be done on a mobile device and shown when they come to donate. Typically, all healthy men
and women who are at least 16 years old and weigh 110 pounds or more are eligible to donate blood. Donors who are 16 must have the written permission of a parent or guardian. Parental consent forms will be available on the day of the blood drive.
a customer’s eligibility for the state Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and the Conservation Improvement Program (CIP). More details about the EAP can be found on the Minnesota Energy Resources website at www.minnesotaenergyresources. com/home/lieap.aspx. Energy Assistance Program (EAP), which is administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Information about the EAP can be found at www.minnesotaenergyresources.com/home/lieap.aspx. Minnesota Energy Resources calculates its winter heating forecast based on normal winter weather, which is an average of the past 20 years, and on the price of natural gas remaining consistent on the commodities market. There is no upper age limit, and the time commitment is minimal. While walk-ins are more than welcome, donors are highly encouraged to make appointments. To make an appointment, please call Marilyn Bratager at (507) 937-3406 or schedule one online at www. redcrossblood.org.
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Chatfield certifies special referendum results By Karen Reisner The November 7 results of the special referendum, to determine if Chatfield voters would authorize the city council to issue $4,402,000 in bonds for the construction of a new swimming pool, were certified at the city council’s November 13 meeting. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. City Clerk Joel Young explained that state law requires the city council to certify election results after a certain number of days. There are over 1,600 registered voters in Chatfield. Only 433 participated in the election or roughly 25%. “Yes� votes numbered 237 and “no� votes numbered 196. The council accepted the results, certifying them as accurate as presented. The majority number of “yes�
votes means the city council has the authority to issue bonds. Young noted there are conceptual plans already; the next step is the design phase. Mayor Russ Smith expressed his disappointment in the low turnout. He explained his disappointment wasn’t in the result, either for or against, but the lack of participation. This will have a “big impact on the city’s budget for years to come.â€? The results just represent a “small sampling.â€? Other business in brief • Marty Walsh introduced himself. He is the new Fillmore County EDA director. He will be working with cities and townships that don’t have an EDA, but also hopes to work in cooperation with those cities that do have an EDA. Their goal is the same, to strengthen and grow the local
economy. • A public hearing was held concerning the city’s list of delinquent utility bills. There was no comment from the public. A resolution was approved to have the county auditor collect delinquent utility bills with property taxes. Smith commented that this is a yearly process, as some residents or businesses prefer to pay their utility bills with their property taxes. • Approval was given to buy equipment for the new squad car at a total cost of $10,886 with shipping. Fire Safety USA will install and provide much of the interior equipment at a cost of $9,586. Advanced Graphix will do the graphics at a cost of $1,013. Baycom, Inc. will provide the squad printer at a cost of $287. • The second pay estimate to Edge Contracting, Inc. in the
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amount of $158,147.83 was approved. The Industrial Drive project is 40.5% complete. The total paid to date is $292,109.39. • The CEDA contract for 2018 was approved. An average of 16 hours of staff hours per
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week come at a cost of $41,124 for the year. • A contract with Bolton & Menk for 14 hours of service per week was approved with a fee increase of $130, or $4,250 per month in 2018.
Lanesboro Class of 1949
The 1949 Lanesboro High School recently held their reunion at the Lanesboro Golf Course. Attending were, front row: Theresa (Teigen) Johnson, Donna (Jacobson) Gullickson, Gloria (Garness) Bergey, and back row: Curtis Johnson, Duane Erickson, Wallace Vogen, Oris Hareldson, Willis Boyer, and Robert Thompson. Photo submitted
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Fillmore County Police Reports Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Ricardo Perez Aguilara, 26, Ridgeway, Iowa; 10/7/2017, 4th Degree DWI, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 10/30/2018), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (10/30/2017): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign all releases of information, Educational assessment/program - MADD Panel or DWI clinic if required, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/ treatment - complete within 30 days, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use with the exception of prescribed medications, No possession of alcohol or drugs with the exception of prescribed medications, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Submit to Random Searches - cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property and things as directed by probation officer, No driver’s license violations - have valid license to drive, No driving without insurance, No mood altering chemicals. Apolinar Alvarado-Ramirez, 56, Marshalltown, Iowa; 8/18/2017, Speeding (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Cedric Wayne Betts, 42, Wykoff, Minn.; 3/18/2017, Threats of Violence - Intent to Terrorize (Felony), Fine $500, Total Fees $590, Commit to Commissioner of Corrections, MN Correctional Facility, St. Cloud - 18 months (stay for five years). Local Confinement 46 days. Credit for time served: 46 days. Local Confinement - 45 days (Concurrent). Defendant to remain in custody until bed is available for treatment. Local Confinement - 30 days (Concurrent). Supervised probation for five years - Conditions (8/10/2017): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Contact probation officer as directed, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No assault/aggressive behavior, Educational assessment/ program, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, No alcohol/ controlled substance use with the
exception of prescribed medications, No possession of alcohol or drugs with the exception of prescribed medications, Submit to Chemical Testing, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Cognitive skill training, Take medications in the prescribed dosage and frequency, Maintain employment and residence, No contact with persons associated with illegal drugs - defendant will have no contact with known felons unless granted permission in advance by probation agent, No contact with victim K.R. under the discretion of court services, No harassment violations, Follow all state and federal criminal laws, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if charged with any new crime, if change address, employment, or telephone number, and/or if have contact with law enforcement, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Give a DNA sample when directed, Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives, Do not register to vote or vote until discharged from probation and civil rights are fully restored, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment - defendant to complete a Rule 25 Assessment, Follow recommendations of evaluation, Complete treatment. Leah Elizabeth Betz, 19, Orrs Island, Maine; 10/23/2017, Speeding (66/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Andrew G. Bjornberg, 45, Carterville, Ill.; 10/22/2017, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Natasha Lynn Duellman, 40, Wykoff, Minn.; 7/7/2017, Speeding (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Condition (11/1/2017): Defendant will contact court within three business days with contact information. Stephanie Lynn Gallagher, 39, Cresco, Iowa; 9/30/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Kameron Clifford Haimes, 23, St. Charles, Minn.; 8/5/2017, Sale Small Amount of Marijuana - No Remuneration, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Dennis George Harvey, 76, Lanesboro, Minn.; 10/23/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Robert Luverne Ihrke III, 28, Fountain, Minn.; 9/24/2017, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle
Gun • Antique • tool • HouseHold
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Lunch by Gleasons
sun., november 26, 2017 - 9am spring Valley sales Auction Building 412 east Park street, spring Valley, Mn
AUCTIONEER NOTE: We will be selling a large selection of clean furniture, antiques, collectibles, guns, tools and
household items from 2 estates and several parties downsizing. Selling 2 ringS all day • 13-15 hayrackS of SmallS 25 gunS SellingS at 10:30am • 1 hayrack of dog and cat food & pet treatS Selling at noon 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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Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 10/30/2018), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year Conditions (10/30/2017): Sign Probation Agreement - follow all recommendations of probation, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign all releases of information, Educational assessment/program - if required MADD Panel and or DWI class, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment - complete within 30 days, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/ controlled substance use with the exception of prescribed medications, No possession of alcohol or drugs with the exception of prescribed medications, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Submit to random searches - cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, No driver’s license violations, No driving without insurance - have valid license to drive, No mood altering chemicals. Michael Robert Lentz, 34, Spring Valley, Minn.; 9/13/2017, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 10/30/2018), Fine $1,020. Local Confinement - 365 days (stay 335 days for two years). If defendant gets on interlock program by December 30, does not have to serve jail time. Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (10/30/2017): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign all releases of information, Educational assessment/program - MADD panel or DWI education class if required, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment - complete within 30 days, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/ controlled substance use with the exception of prescribed medications, No possession of alcohol or drugs with the exception of prescribed medications, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Submit to random searches - cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, No driver’s license violations, No driving without insurance - have valid license to drive, No mood-altering chemicals, Comply with Ignition Interlock Program by December 31 - must be on ignition interlock - if not on ignition interlock, must report to jail on December 31 by 8:30 a.m.. Derek Allen Pfremmer, 26, Harmony, Minn.; 5/14/2017, DWI - Operate Snowmobile or ATV Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 10/30/2019), Total Fees $1,020. Local Confinement - 365 days (stay 335 days for two years). Credit for time served: four days. Serve as work release and week-
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. ends (if eligible). Complete on or before March 1, 2018. If straight time, can have Huber. If weekends, cannot (have Huber). File 23-CR16-427 is concurrent with this file for jail time. Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (10/30/2017): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign all releases of information, Educational assessment/program if required, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment complete within 30 days, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use with the exception of prescribed medications, No possession of alcohol or drugs with the exception of prescribed medications - if defendant works at Wheelers he could be in possession for work purpose only, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Submit to Random Searches - cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, No driver’s license violations, No driving without insurance - have valid license to drive, Cognitive skill training - if requested, No mood-altering chemicals, Maintain employment, Advise Agent prior to changing employment and/or residence. Jan Joseph Schulte, 59, Mabel, Minn.; 9/28/2017, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 10/31/2018), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (10/31/2017): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign all releases of information, Educational assessment/program, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment - within 30 days, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use with the exception of prescribed medications, No possession of alcohol or drugs with the exception of prescribed medications, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Submit to random searches, No driver’s license violations, No driving without insurance.
MN State Patrol – Rochester Matthew Kenneth Ackman, 39, Peterson, Minn.; 10/4/2017, Duty to Drive With Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Lindsi Michelle Poppe, 24 Canton, Minn.; 10/17/2017, Speeding (88/55), Fine $150, Total Fees $390. Julie Christen Richards, 50, Rochester, Minn.; 10/7/2017, Speed Exceed in Special Zone set by Commissioner (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Joshua Taylor Stringer, 41, Dodge Center, Minn.; 9/29/2017, Seat Belt Required Driver and Passengers Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Kimberly Lee Van Roekel, 49, Montezuma, Iowa; 10/9/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Preston Police Department Brandon Gene Gergen, 30, Rochester, Minn.; 3/20/2017, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,250 until 10/30/2019), Total Fees $870. Local Confinement - 365 days (stay 335 days for two years). Credit for time served: 30 days. Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (10/30/2017): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign all releases of information, Educational assessment/program, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use with the exception of prescribed medications, No possession of alcohol or drugs with the exception of prescribed medications, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Submit to Random Searches, No driver’s license violations - have valid license to drive, No driving without insurance. Gregory Raymond Qualy, 62, Lanesboro, Minn.; 10/2/2017, Expired Registration - Less Than Six Months, Fine $30, Total Fees $120. Brenda Eunice Semmen, 47, Lanesboro, Minn.; 10/16/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Kari Lynn Wobschall, 34, Rochester, Minn.; 10/28/2017, Speeding (55/40), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.
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Ask a Trooper First ever Wreaths For The Fallen ceremony to take place at By Sgt. Troy Christianson State Veterans Cemetery, Preston Minnesota State Patrol Question: Can my child use a bicycle helmet when he is a passenger in my side by side or ATV? Answer: In Minnesota, any class 1 or 2 ATV operator or passengers under the Troy H. age of 18 Christianson must wear an approved helmet when riding on public lands or waters, or a public road right-of-way. You are required to wear a seat belt if provided by the manufacturer. An approved helmet worn by an operator or passenger must meet federal law, which requires the helmet to display the symbol DOT. DOT is the manufacturer’s certification that the helmet conforms to the applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards. Standard bicycle helmets and hockey helmets are not legal helmets. By paying attention, driving the speed limit, wearing your seat belt and never drive impaired, you can reduce your chances of being involved in a potentially life changing crash. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in 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.
This year, WreathsForTheFallen. org will be expanding with the addition of the new veterans cemetery in Preston, Minn. This addition will require several hundred additional honor wreaths needed to honor our country’s fallen veterans and their families at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemeteries this year. With almost 700 additional interments at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemeteries in the last year, the challenge for WreathsForTheFallen.org to honor all our fallen veterans is greater than ever. For a number of years, WreathsForTheFallen.org has endeavored to honor all our country’s fallen veterans at the cemeteries by placing a wreath on each veteran’s grave in December. “We are in hopes this year we will again be able to honor all our country’s fallen veterans at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery’s in Little Falls and Preston,” said John Thomas, president of WreathsForTheFallen.org. “Now would be an excellent time to send that contribution or sponsorship to honor a veteran,” said Thomas. “For those that would like to make a general donation to this worthy cause, please feel free to contribute to the wreath general fund for the 2017 event. Information is on the www.WreathsForTheFallen.org website. Everyone is invited to join and assist us with this most worthy program,” said Thomas. This year the date for the National Remembrance Ceremony has been scheduled for Satur-
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day, December 16 at 11 a.m., at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemeteries in Little Falls and Preston. For a number of years now the annual ceremony has been conducted at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemeteries, honoring those veterans that have served honorably for our country. After the ceremony consisting of representatives from each branch of the military, several thousand honor wreaths will be placed on the many markers of our fallen veterans. Many volunteers from Camp Ripley, the Minnesota Patriot Guard, Minnesota Civil Air Patrol, VFWs, American Legions, and many other civic organizations along with hundreds of families coming from a
wide area will perform the honor of placing the honor wreaths on the gravesites. Everyone is invited to come and assist in the wreath distribution. Due to the limited parking at the cemetery, carpooling is recommended. It is suggested everyone plan to arrive by 10 a.m. Plans are to have hot coffee, hot cider and other refreshments for all attending this most honored event. The ceremony starts at 11 a.m. sharp. Wreath placement begins at about 11:20 a.m. To have your personal honor wreath hand made and included in this memorable event; send your name, address, and phone number (in case of questions) and a minimum of $15.00 (or more
for each wreath requested) to: Wreaths, 5244 Ashdale Ln, Baxter, Minn. 56425. Also include the full name and date of birth of the veteran or family member the wreath is for. WreathsForTheFallen.org will confirm the exact location of the grave site number. Please make your check out to “Wreaths.” All contributions are tax deductible. For those that would like to make a general donation or sponsor a specific wreath for a loved one, information is on the www. WreathsForTheFallen.org web site. Everyone is invited to participate in the wreath laying ceremony. For additional information, contact John Thomas at (218) 829-6622 or go to www.WreathsForTheFallen.org.
Tri-County Fire Department meeting
On Wednesday, November 8, 2017, the Fountain Fire Department hosted a semi-annual TriCounty Fire Association meeting at the Fountain Community Center. There were 12 out of 31 fire departments present, including Chatfield, Fountain, Harmony, La Crescent, Lanesboro, Lewiston, Preston, Rollingstone, Rushford, Saint Charles, Spring Grove, and Wykoff. Following a hearty meal catered by The Gateway in Wykoff, more than 50 volunteer firefighters in attendance discussed training and equipment needs, funding options, recordkeeping, and interaction with state agencies. The departments present voted to make a monetary donation to Brian Staska’s family, a local veteran firefighter who died after an 18-month battle with stage 4 cancer. Representing the Minnesota State Fire Marshal division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Fire Service Specialist John Ehret shared information about new training opportunities. There was also a presentation relating to hydro-testing and the longevity of air tanks used with a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. The meeting concluded following discussion regarding plans for the April 2018 meeting. Photo by Jason Sethre
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Home weatherization help available Fall breezes are blowing in holidays, as well as, colder weather and heating bills. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can give a onetime payment to cover a portion of heating costs. Depending on the county, additional community resources might be available for heating assistance. According to energy.gov, approximately 45% of home energy is used for heating our homes. Weatherizing a residence can help reduce the amount of energy needed to heat
the space and therefore reduce heating bills. It is best to weatherize a residence early in the season in order to prevent high heating costs. Be sure to ask about these programs if you have had high energy bills in the past or have an older home. Each holiday season community organizations work hard to provide meals, food baskets, and warm clothing. Great Rivers 2-1-1 keeps all of this information up to date and you can access it 24/7 by calling 2-1-1. Be
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Minnesota weekly fuel update and outlook November — Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 5.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.48/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has increased 6.5 cents per gallon in the last week
to $2.53/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy. com. Including the change in gas prices in Minnesota during the past week, prices yesterday were 44.3 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 14.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The
Preston Class of 1967 reunites
The Preston High School Class of 1967 recently met at the home of Jill Broadwater to celebrate their 50th class reunion. Those attending were, seated in front: Louisa Sikkink and Rich Haugstad; middle row: Chuck Lahmers, Raymond Reese, Ralph Bernau, Bruce Fishbaugher, Ilene Engle Lahmers, Joanne Simonson Hall, Jackie Lindorff Hoegh, Barb Peterson Hampel, Lorraine Bigalk Pekham, Linda Asleson Freese, David Luehr, Diana Ostern Poppe, Robert Marx, Faythe Vanderwoude Dornink, Duane Jacobson, Ernie Klockman, and Steve Morse; and back row: Steve Hall, Jill Plium Broadwater, Eldon Kinneberg, Dean Wissing, Jim Himlie, and Mike Conlan. Photo submitted
national average has increased 3.8 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 32.0 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices on November 6 in Minnesota have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.04/g in 2016, $2.26/g in 2015, $2.98/g in 2014, $3.13/g in 2013 and $3.23/g in 2012. Areas near Minnesota and their current gas price climate • Wisconsin — $2.60/g, up 11.8 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.48/g. • Fargo — $2.32/g, up 7.1 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.25/g. • Twin Cities — $2.50/g, up 4.7 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.46/g. “It’s been a frenzied week at fuel pumps across the country, but without a hurricane driving up prices, many motorists have been dumbfounded about what’s taking place with the unseasonable upward trend,â€? said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. “Such a strong weekly upward move is rare in the fall, but is explained by a confluence of factors, including oil prices hitting a new 2017 high, a major pipeline leak resulting
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Preston/Fountain Class of 1957
The Preston/Fountain Class of 1957 recently celebrated their 60th class reunion at the Preston Golf Course. Two special guests were former teachers Charlotte Johnson and Eleanor Palmer. Those attending the reunion were, in front, Jim O’Connor, Eleanor Palmer, Charlotte Johnson and Phil Garter. Standing in back from left to right are: Janis Kramer Weaver, Maynard Jones, Kay Rindels Boice, Wayne Dreier, Joyce Prinsen Nagel, Dianne Foss Hartzell, Wayne Kneeskem, Bob Prinsen, Phil Thorson, Janis Meyer Shuster, Lorraine Stapelkamp Daly, Dana Lahmers Gartner, Dave Sikkink and Kent Pfremmer. Photo submitted
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Fillmore County Sports Volleyball Post-Season Awards By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com It was a n o t h e r The Trende good year Report for the spikers and diggers. This year’s AllConference volleyball teams are dominated by players from the Paul Trende two best squads in the county, Mabel-Canton and Fillmore Central. For the first time this decade, no one made All-State though. Nine girls have done so since 2010; R-P’s Kenzie Lind (2010 HM), M-C’s Belle Sand (2011/2012 HM, 2013 1st Team), Chatfield’s Alex Duxbury (2011/2012/2013 1st Team), FC’s Taylor Case (2012 HM, 2013 1st Team), FC’s Leah Scheevel (2014 1st Team), FC’s Morgan Malley (2014 1st Team), M-C’s Coranda Vickerman (2015/2016 1st Team), M-C’s Savannah Slafter (2016 HM), and FC’s Tayah Barnes (2016 HM). League champion (28-5) and 1A East Runner-Up M-C has four All-SEC picks. Four-time selection Savannah Slafter heads the cast. Despite an injury that limited her to less than 100%, and less than 100% of M-C’s sets, the Savannah 5’7” senior Slafter OH was the squad’s second leading hitter (274 kills, .320 efficiency). Slafter added 216 digs and 33 aces (team-high 94.6% clip). She has topped 200 kills and 200 digs four straight years. Savannah finishes as one of only two Cougars ever (Belle Sand) to collect over 1,000 career kills (1,367) and 1,000 career digs (1,036). Only Kate Horihan (1,616) and Karlie Urbaniak (1,512) have more kills in M-C history. Slafter had doubledigit kills 61 times total. Her best effort was a 28-kill match with Fillmore Central (2016). She also finishes with 205 career aces on 94% career serving. Leading M-C in kills (317) and earning her second All-SEC nod is Dakota Delaney. The 5’9” senior MH was M-C’s most efficient hitter at .345. Her 32 blocks was second Dakota on the team. Delaney For her career, Delaney finishes with 843 kills. Take away an injury junior year, and 1,000 kills wasn’t out of
the question. Four-year standouts Slafter and Delaney majorly helped M-C to a 126-19 record the last four years. Repeating as All-SEC is Maddy Michels. The 5’6” junior MH had a team thirdbest 207 kills and a team-best 30 ½ blocks. Making her first AllSEC team (emphatically) is Kenidi McCabe. The 5’3” freshman setter went over 1,000 assists for her career, and over 1,000 assists just this year (1,008). She had over 30 helpers in a match eleven times with three 50-plus nights, the first Cougar in nine years to hit half-a-hundo. McCabe also contributed a team-best 62 aces (91% serving) plus 227 digs and 51 kills. Making All-SEC HM was OH Payton Danielson. The 5’6” sophomore tallied 145 kills, 57 aces (93.5% serving), and a team second-best 249 digs (while missing 20 sets). For a second straight year, TRC second place squad FC (20-8) boasts four All-league picks. All are first-timers. Cailey Rindels heads the cast. The 5’7” senior progressed from mostly hitting middle, to one of the TRC’s best all- Cailey Rindels around players. She was FC’s leader with 257 kills, 387 digs, and 28 ½ blocks. Amidst her kills and digs were ten “double-doubles.” Rindels was one of only three girls in the TRC (Caledonia’s Madisyn Heaney, St. Charles’ Natalia VanderZanden) to finish top ten in each category. The 387 digs tripled what she had the past two seasons combined (115). Cailey finishes with 545 career kills. Also progressing nicely was FC’s second-best all-around player, Paige Donlinger. Maybe the conference’s best “small” OH, the 5’3” junior was likely the conference’s most improved player. She finished third on FC with 210 kills. That is 210 more than 2016, when she just played back row. Donlinger added a team-best 45 aces (91% serving) and team second-best 329 digs. She was one of eight girls in the TRC with 200 kills and 200 digs. Middle hitter Kaelyn Marzolf is All-TRC. The 5’11” senior was narrowly FC’s second leading hitter (256 kills), their most efficient pure attacker (.254 hit- Kaelyn Marzolf ting). Marzolf had double-digit kills 11 times in 12 TRC matches. She more than tripled her kill-tally from junior year (75). She added a team second-best 43 aces and 26 ½ blocks. Rindels, Marzolf, and Donlinger were the only teammate-threesome in the TRC
to each rack up over 200 kills. Rounding out the All-TRC troupe is Madison Scheevel. The 5’4” junior setter notched a TRC thirdbest 721 assists, topping 1,000 for her career. Scheevel added 268 digs, 35 aces (96% serving), and 85 (setter) kills (.298 hitting). She had 25 or more assists in 15 of 16 best-of-five matches, the high-point (45) versus Kingsland. Making All-TRC HM is Kjerstiana Corson. The 5’3” freshman libero had a team third-best 319 digs. Rindels, Donlinger, and Corson were the only teammatethreesome in the TRC each to rack up over 300 digs. No other team had more than one (though Cotter’s Mari Crowley led the conference with 725). The other five FCJ covered schools combined for just five All-Conference picks. Kingsland got two and they both eat at the same dinner table. They are the Knights’ first All-league volleyball players since Cheyenne Losey in 2012, as Kingsland’s 14-18 season was their best since 2010. After twice being A-C Honorable Mention, Lauren Buchholtz earns her first purely A-C nod. The blondeblaster easily led the TRC with 448 kills. Caledonia’s Heaney (318) was the Lauren only other gal Buchholtz in the conference to top 300. Buchholtz is the first girl in the TRC with 400 kills since 2013 (FC’s Taylor Case 449, D-E’s Brandi Blattner 419). Case accomplished the feat amidst the Falcons making it all the way to the state title match. Thus, Buchholtz’s kill total is the most by a TRC player who didn’t make state since R-P’s Amy Todd had 501 in 2012. Lauren added a TRC third best 57 ½ blocks and a team second-best 190 digs. She had a huge three game kill-a-thon versus La Crescent (27), St. Charles (29), and Cotter (22). The 5’8” junior OH also killed R-P, tallying 31 and 26 kills over two meetings. Lauren hit 20-plus kills seven times and double digit kills in 15 of 16 best-of-five matches. Sister/ setter Ellie Buchholtz reaped the whirlwind, also being named A-C amidst tallying a TRC fourth-best 688 assists. They are the first sibling duo to make A-C in the same sport simultaneously in the FCJ Sports era. The 5’5” frosh had nine matches with 30-plus assists and added 45 blocks. Kori Kruegel (5’8” senior OH), Taylor Zimmerman (5’4” junior libero), and Nora Jahn (5’7” junior MH) are All-TRC HM. Kruegel had a team second-best 216 kills. Zimmerman tallied a team-best 317 digs. Jahn had a TRC fourth-best 52 ½ blocks. Kingsland should have a different girl hit 1000 kills, 1000 assists, and 1000 digs next year. R-P boasts just one pure A-C pick in Olivia Hoff. The 5’4” senior libero had a TRC fourth-best 387 digs, tripling her
junior year out-put (119). She recorded double-digit digs in 14 of 16 best-offive matches including 30 or more three times. Hoff also hit on 97% of her serves. Nicole B l a g s v e d t Olivia Hoff (6’0” senior MH), Kensay Clobes (5’8” senior OH), Kjersta Hinz (5’11” junior MH), and Lauren Lawston (5’9” junior OH) are All-TRC HM. Lawston led R-P in kills (177) and was third in digs (251). Clobes led the team in aces (36) while ranking second in kills (98) and digs (277). Blagsvedt had 73 kills and a TRC sixth-best 46 ½ blocks. Hinz had 58 kills and 41 ½ blocks. After back-toback All-SEC HM’s, Lanesboro’s Joelie Schreiber is All-SEC. The 5’11” senior MH did everything for the Burros, leading them in kills, aces, and blocks for sure, probably assists. Peighton Prestemon (5’4” junior libero), Lanesboro’s dig leader, is All-SEC HM. Houston’s Ariel Scanlan (5’7” junior setter) is All-SEC, as she was the Hurricanes setter and top server. Becca Lee (5’6” senior OH) is All-SEC HM for a second straight year. Chatfield had no All-TRC picks. Grace Friederichs (5’4” senior setter), Abi Hinckley (5’3” freshman DS), and Kielan LaPlante (5’10” sophomore MH) are All-TRC HM. Hinckley had team-highs in aces (37) and digs (309). LaPlante led Chatfield in kills (186) and blocks (30). Friederichs tallied 460 assists, 197 digs, and 27 aces (93.4% serving).
Collegiate Volleyball Notes
Fillmore County still boasts at least five athletes playing volleyball at the next level. Heading the cast is 2014 Mabel-Canton graduate Belle Sand. The 5’6” senior is in her fourth year at Division I Syracuse University. She is the Orange’s top libero/ defensive specialist. Belle Sand Through 29 games, Sand easily leads the squad with 396 digs. She is second in the ACC in digs per set (4.30), fourth in total digs. Syracuse (9-7, 17-12 overall) has four ACC games left (as of November 14). A 1,000-dig prep athlete, Sand topped 1,000 digs at the college level as a junior. She currently sits at 1,429. With a good finish to her senior year, she will likely post back-to-back-to-back 400 dig campaigns. Career-wise, she is fourth all-time in Orange history in digs, and probably will finish third. Ex-Cougar teammate Sara Lind just finished her senior year (career) at St. Mary’s University in Winona. The 5’11” MH had a team third-best 157 kills and a team second-best 52 total blocks.
For her career, Lind finished with 479 kills, having amassed at least 133 sophomore through seniors years. The Cardinals finished the year 6-5 in the MIAC (7th place), 15-13 overSara Lind all. St. Mary’s didn’t make the six team MIAC play-offs. Having an even more stand-out season in the MIAC was 2015 Fillmore Central graduate Morgan Malley. She began her first year as full-time setter for Augsburg with an early MIAC Athlete of the Week, and ended it by being named All-MIAC and AVCA Morgan Malley All-Central Region HM. She’s the third girl off FC’s 2013 state runner-up to be named All-Conference in college (Taylor Case, Tori Peterson). The 5’8” junior was second in the MIAC in assists (1,185) and assists-per set (10.68). Nationally for Division III, Malley ranked ninth in total assists and tenth in assists per set (as of November 14). A 3,000-assist setter in high school, Malley is over 1,800 through three years of college. She also led the Augies in aces (32), was third in digs (339) while chipping in 113 kills and 46 total blocks. The former two-sport AllState selection had triple-doubles versus Whitworth (12 kills, 58 assists, 14 digs), and Bethel (10 kills, 44 assists, 16 digs). She had 40-plus assists 17 times and 50 assists three times. Malley also had double-digit digs 17 times. She is the daughter of current FC volleyball coach Travis Malley and wife Melissa. Tayah Barnes, a 2017 FC graduate, completed her true freshman year for the Augies. The 5’5” DS played in 29 of 31 matches, 107 of 119 sets. Barnes amassed a team fourth-best 274 digs, hitting double digits 15 times. Malley and Barnes were two of seven Augies to play in more than 100 total sets. Augsburg finished the season 7-4 in the MIAC (fourth place tie), 19-12 overall. They were the 6-seed (of six) in the MIAC play-offs, upsetting 3-seed Gustavus 3-1 in the quarters. Malley had 50 assists and 21 digs. In the semis, the Augies fell to 2-seed St. Benedict 3-2. Malley had 41 assists and 23 digs. Playing at Division I UNCAsheville is Chatfield graduate (2016) Sheridan Salisbury. The 5’9” sophomore defensive specialist played in 89 of 99 total sets. Salisbury tallied 147 digs and a team third-best 30 aces. The Bulldogs went 9-7 in the Big South regular season, their most wins since 2010. They are 13-14 overall going into the Big South Tournament. *All TRC stats used courtesy of Bill Bentson.
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SEMCAC Awards Arts Grants This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund. On November 14, 2017, the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) awarded 52 grants for a total of $311,525 in funding to applicants throughout
southeastern Minnesota. This included $229, 620 in Arts & Cultural Heritage grants, $20,000 in General Operating Support, $9,000 for School Residencies, $32,165 in Presenter/Production Assistance, and $20,470 in Small Towns/ Rural Areas grants. SEMAC is the State Arts Board-designated granting authority for local/regional arts producing and sponsoring
organizations and disburses funds allocated for this purpose by the Minnesota State Legislature. The SEMAC region includes the counties of Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona. For information about the grant application process, eligibility, or grant writing assistance, contact the SEMAC office at 2778 D Commerce Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901 or call 507-281-4848. Information may also be found on our Web site at www.semac.org. Grants were awarded to each of the following organizations, listed by county: Fillmore County • Chatfield Brass Band received a $3,000 Small Towns/Rural Areas grant for 2018 Music in the Park Summer Concert Series. • Chatfield Center for the Arts received a $3,000 Small Towns/ Rural Areas grant for Production Support 2018. Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center received a $10,000
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, November 20, 2017
CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., NOVEMBER 21 •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Semcac bus to Rochester, bus picks up for shopping 9:35am, United Methodist Church, Preston; 10am Fountain State Bank. Call (800) 9443874 to ride. •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library* •Rushford AA Closed meeting, 7pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, PioÂneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*
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•Public Health Flu Shots by appointment, 1-4pm, Call 507-7653898 for appointment. •Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.*
•Chatfield NA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*
•Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info: Call (507) 288-6944.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Preston.* •AA Crossroads Journey Group meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*
THURS., NOVEMBER 23 • Thanksgiving Day service, 9am, St.Johns Lutheran Church, Wykoff. All are invited. •Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, Mabel Telephone Company, lower level, 214 N Main St., Mabel.*
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SAT., NOVEMBER 25 •Spring Valley Food Shelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson.* •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507) 765-2518.*
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SUN., NOVEMBER 26 •Elstad Community Choir Cantata, 5pm, pre-cantata music at 4:30, lunch following. Elstad Lutheran Church. •Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*
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HELP WANTED ON DAIRY FARM near Fountain. Call for information,507272-8390. h13,20-x
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE FAMILY OF MARIAN NORDGAARD would like to thank everyone for all your comforting words, beautiful cards, flowers and memorials. Thank you too, for all your visits to her while she was at Good Shepherd Home. Thank you to the staff of Good Shepherd for all the wonderful care you gave Mother. Thank you for all who prepared and served a delicious lunch for her funeral at North Prairie. Thank you, Ryan Bauers, for reading our wonderful memories. Thank you, Lisa Koljord, for the beautiful organ music. Thank you Pastor Kerry & Cindy for your comforting words and beautiful service. Thank you to all the pallbearers and to Daren of Riley Funeral Home. Sincerely, Dianne & Lester Dunn Barbara & Jim Smackenberg Ardell Nordgaard & Joanne Stebbins t20-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THANK YOU TO KFIL & KVGO for drawing my name for the fall giveaway. Also, thank you to the business places in Preston, the Sweet Shop, B&B Bowl, The Branding Iron, and the Country Trails Inn for the wonderful certificates I received. Pat Schultz t20-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU to all my family and friends who helped me celebrate my 90th birthday and for all the cards, gifts and well wishes I received. It was a great party that has given me many wonderful memories.Thank you. Doris Dybing t20-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THANK YOU TO ALL MY FAMILY and friends for the flowers and cards sent while I am convalescing at the Harmony Care Center. Thanks for all the good care I am receiving at the Center. I am hoping to be back to Clara House in the near future. Irene Rice t20-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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209 MAIN ST SOUTH, CHATFIELD
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$419,000 2157 MARGARET ST NE, CHATFIELD #4083455 â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 5 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 1998 â&#x20AC;˘ Walkout â&#x20AC;˘ 5,751 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood floors â&#x20AC;˘ All new carpet â&#x20AC;˘ Double staircase â&#x20AC;˘ Paneled doors â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Story great room w/gas fireplace â&#x20AC;˘ Master suite w/vaulted ceilings â&#x20AC;˘ Jacuzzi & new shower â&#x20AC;˘ Private/Wooded cul-de-sac location â&#x20AC;˘ Close to School
98 CEDAR ST, FOUNTAIN
$680,000 12716 COUNTY RD 138 SE, CHATFIELD #4082543
â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Plus bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car Garage â&#x20AC;˘ Built 1990 â&#x20AC;˘ 2,143 sq. ft. on one floor â&#x20AC;˘ No steps â&#x20AC;˘ Handicap Accessible â&#x20AC;˘ 26â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 27â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Workshop â&#x20AC;˘ 54â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 54â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Barn/Shed with box/tie stalls â&#x20AC;˘ 36 tillable acres â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent hunting with +/- 20 wooded acres â&#x20AC;˘ Awesome horse setup â&#x20AC;˘ +/- 1620 ft North Branch Root River
$79,900 #4084059
â&#x20AC;˘ 1 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ Garage â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Lots on the corner â&#x20AC;˘ Everything updated in 1992 â&#x20AC;˘ Affordable â&#x20AC;˘ Updated windows, roof & garage door â&#x20AC;˘ Gas $29 â&#x20AC;˘ Electric $105 â&#x20AC;˘ Water/Sewer $53 â&#x20AC;˘ Garbage $19 â&#x20AC;˘ Move-in condition â&#x20AC;˘ Start here
453 AVE C NE, CHATFIELD
$99,900 102 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 104 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 106 GOLD ST N, WYKOFF #4083192 â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Renovated buildings â&#x20AC;˘ Metal roof â&#x20AC;˘ Off street parking â&#x20AC;˘ 5 Clean & updated apartments â&#x20AC;˘ Coin Laundry â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Plus professional rental offices â&#x20AC;˘ Tons of potential â&#x20AC;˘ Rental meeting room with full kitchen setup â&#x20AC;˘ Very nice walkout lower level with concrete floor
LANESBORO - CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Approximately 20 acre building site located along the blacktop. Great view, adjacent to state land, trails, 5 acres tillable with balance wooded. $195,000 $165,000 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
#4081215
â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bath â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor living â&#x20AC;˘ Both levels finished â&#x20AC;˘ Sunroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2,568 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Gas Fireplace â&#x20AC;˘ Walkout â&#x20AC;˘ No mowing or snow removal 2 HOMES ON A CITY LOT
$289,900 800 VIKING AVE S, LANESBORO #4083458
â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bath â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ 3,442 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ 1999 â&#x20AC;˘ Open layout â&#x20AC;˘ Custom trim â&#x20AC;˘ Fireplace â&#x20AC;˘ Finished lower level w/extra kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Deck â&#x20AC;˘ Guest house (1996) 1 bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 car garage â&#x20AC;˘ Very private setting in town on city utilities
OfloorLDâ&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms onS main 609 MARGARET ST NE, CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms with 3 onL theD main level â&#x20AC;˘ 2 SO 700 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms LDâ&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage Sâ&#x20AC;˘O2 Baths 15 FILLMORE ST NE, CHATFIELD LDâ&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car Garage â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms Sâ&#x20AC;˘O2 Baths 1232 LONE STONE CT SE, CHATFIELD OLâ&#x20AC;˘D3 Car Garage â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ 4 BedroomsS â&#x20AC;˘3 Baths 603 CALHOUN AVE S, LANESBORO
LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE
FOUNTAIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Large level lot (132â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 300â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900 FOUNTAIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8.5 acre building site with a couple acres of tillable located off the county road high on the hill overlooking the valley. #4077950 $99,000 $89,900 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wooded 5 acre building site with an amazing view. Additional land available. $119,900 $109,900
$177,500
1.56 ACRES
GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!
CUTE & COZY
WELL BUILT - WALKOUT TOWNHOME
82 ACRES ON THE ROOT RIVER
RENTAL OPTION
2.51 ACRES
REAL ESTATE
$129,900
â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial buildingNEW withLISTING great visibility in downtown Chatfield â&#x20AC;˘ 4,706 sq. ft. ideal for retail/office space â&#x20AC;˘ Large display window â&#x20AC;˘ Renovated handicap bathroom â&#x20AC;˘ New commercial grade carpet â&#x20AC;˘ Tons of storage in full basement with concrete floor â&#x20AC;˘ Second level offers 2-1 bedroom remodeled apartments
CUSTOM BUILT IN UPSCALE NEIGHBORHOOD
NEW LISTING
#4083331
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2,208 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ 0.28 Acre lot â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage (24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) plus 1 car (16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 22â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor living â&#x20AC;˘ Steel siding â&#x20AC;˘ Quiet location â&#x20AC;˘ Add your personal touches â&#x20AC;˘ Selling â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS-ISâ&#x20AC;?
1919 CRAFTSMAN CHARMER
$78,900
REAL ESTATE
LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $84,900 $79,900 WYKOFF â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Farm in Jordan Township â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 124 acres located in a beautiful valley with the Root River running through the property. Approximately 45 acres could be tillable with the balance being fenced pasture. Includes hay shed. $474,900 PRICED REDUCED - $417,000
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Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI
1029 BUCKNELL COURT SPRING VALLEY â&#x20AC;˘ $279,000
803 CRESTWOOD COURT SPRING VALLEY â&#x20AC;˘ $249,000
New Construction 4 bdrm, 3 bath split with approx. 2600 square feet of finished living space! Kitchen has Amish custom built cherry cabinets with pantry and stainless steel appliances, laminate wood flooring, manual dual heat zone, master bedroom with walk-in closet & 3/4 bath with heated floor and walk in shower. The lower level is finished with family room, full bath and 2 bedrooms , large day light windows and egress windows. 3 stall garage with cement drive. Spring Valley incentives! $500 available with Spring Valley Greenhouse for landscape projects and $1,000 in Spring Valley monies. Call for more information.
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529 1ST ST
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200 RIDGEVIEW LANE
LANESBORO
SOLD!
Breathtaking views of scenic Lanesboro Dam and bluffs â&#x20AC;˘ 3 bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 baths â&#x20AC;˘ Formal living room â&#x20AC;˘ Dining room â&#x20AC;˘ Family room â&#x20AC;˘ 3-season porch â&#x20AC;˘ Large patio area â&#x20AC;˘ Fireplace â&#x20AC;˘ Retaining walls â&#x20AC;˘ 2 car attached garage â&#x20AC;˘ Brick exterior
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Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love the great yard and huge garage with this 3 bedroom home. Newer laminate flooring, bedrooms with walk-in closets, partially fenced yard, cement drive and great patio area in the back yard. Cute little deck in the front yard. This is a great property whether you are starting out or slowing down. Everything is on one level and in move-in condition!
528 N BROADWAY AVE SPRING VALLEY â&#x20AC;˘ $84,000 Affordable 3 bedroom 2 bath home that has been updated and remodeled. New shingles on the garage, updated windows on the house, hardwood floors, all appliances included, leaded glass windows, French Door, original woodwork and open staircase. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll fall in love with the 3 season front porch and large deck off the back of the house. The 2 car detached garage has a work bench that is included. Owning this property is cheaper than paying rent!
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ChatďŹ eld OfďŹ ce Rochester OfďŹ ce 116 N. Main St. 4123 26th St. NW
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$215,000
344 MAIN ST N #3 CHATFIELD
202 RIDGEVIEW LANE
Condo â&#x20AC;˘ 2 bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 baths â&#x20AC;˘ Open living, Dining and Ranch home â&#x20AC;˘ Wood ďŹ&#x201A;oors â&#x20AC;˘ 3-season porch â&#x20AC;˘ Updated Kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Large master with 2 w/in closets â&#x20AC;˘ Attached kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Vinyl siding â&#x20AC;˘ Deck â&#x20AC;˘ Patio â&#x20AC;˘ Garage â&#x20AC;˘ Lower level is garage wide open to ďŹ nish your way â&#x20AC;˘ Quiet street G TIN $179,900
239 5TH ST SE CHATFIELD, MN â&#x20AC;˘ $124,900
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Be thankful for all your blessings this year and have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
If you are looking for affordable housing with no work or updates... this is it. Totally remodeled home with new 200 amp electrical, updated windows, laminate and wood flooring, perm. siding, new sheet rock, paint & molding throughout with full basement. All located in quiet community of Greenleafton on hard surface road. Additional lot available - call me for information on the extra lot. City sewer and water!
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22051 COUNTY 20 PRESTON â&#x20AC;˘ $65,000
Exceptionally meticulous 4 bdrm, 2 bath walk out ranch home located in desirable location on cul-de-sac drive. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll fall in love with the updated kitchen w/ granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, deck and patio area made out of brick pavers. Impressive exterior with extensive landscaping and perennial garden area. Beautiful deck that overlooks the back yard. Updated paint colors, extra amenities and ready for new occupants. Just move right in and enjoy.
Todd Hadoff
REAL ESTATE fall in love
(507) 346-2060 Cell: (507) 951-2071 Toll-Free: (888) 835-8141
715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com
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Charming 4 bdrm 2 bath home with character and charm. Hardwood floors, original woodwork, open staircase, paneled doors, French doors, 2 wood fireplaces, walk-up attic, 4 season porch, updated kitchen, walk out, and new updated electrical panel. This property is partially fenced and sits on just under an acre of land. Large enough for growing room. This one is sure to please!
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101 CEDAR ST FOUNTAIN
LANESBORO
Spectacular views â&#x20AC;˘ Large ranch â&#x20AC;˘ Master suite w/jetted tub â&#x20AC;˘ Walk-in closet â&#x20AC;˘ Main ďŹ&#x201A;oor laundry â&#x20AC;˘ Formal living room and dining room â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ 4 bath â&#x20AC;˘ Lower level is currently set up as a mother-in-law apartment â&#x20AC;˘ Completely remodeled and updated â&#x20AC;˘ 1/2 acre lot â&#x20AC;˘ Wildlife â&#x20AC;˘ Large deck
$39,900
Handy-man special â&#x20AC;˘ Large 2-story home â&#x20AC;˘ Large lot â&#x20AC;˘ Gutted to studs on upper level â&#x20AC;˘ Do the work and ďŹ nish your way
ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE FORESTVILLE STATE PARK
$59,900
XXXXX DEEP RIVER ROAD LANESBORO
SOLD!
Prime 80-acre hunting land with thick woods and approximately 22 acres tillable. Would also make a great building site or rec land. Located just outside Whalan.
WYKOFF
27583 DEEP RIVER ROAD 1-level living â&#x20AC;˘ 2 bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ Full bath â&#x20AC;˘ Laundry â&#x20AC;˘ Large living room $630,000 â&#x20AC;˘ Formal dining room â&#x20AC;˘ Updated kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Enclosed porch â&#x20AC;˘ Updated LANESBORO 4820 WINTERGREEN LANE NW electrical â&#x20AC;˘ Newer water heater and roof â&#x20AC;˘ Newer ďŹ&#x201A;ooring and repainted 140-acre farm â&#x20AC;˘ Approximately 63 acres tillable â&#x20AC;˘ Approximately â&#x20AC;˘ Owning is cheaper than renting! ROCHESTER 20 acres pasture ground â&#x20AC;˘ Building site with outbuildings 1-level living â&#x20AC;˘ In-ďŹ&#x201A;oor heat â&#x20AC;˘ Ideal northwest location â&#x20AC;˘ Sun â&#x20AC;˘ Woods â&#x20AC;˘ 1920 sq.ft. pole shed â&#x20AC;˘ Old barn â&#x20AC;˘ Ideal spot to build on room â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled baths â&#x20AC;˘ Gas ďŹ replace $247,500
SOLD!
385 HILLSIDE ST. SE CHATFIELD
$40,500
2.9 acres â&#x20AC;˘ Wooded â&#x20AC;˘ Close to hunting, ďŹ shing, camping â&#x20AC;˘ Large corner lot â&#x20AC;˘ Close to elementary â&#x20AC;˘ Close to golf Private â&#x20AC;˘ Ideal for house or cabin course â&#x20AC;˘ Open to builders â&#x20AC;˘ City Utilities
$280,000 112 GOLD ST.
BUILDING LOT FOR SALE
MOVING? List your property with Todd!
Commercial Opportunities $135,000
Spud Boy Diner
105 PARKWAY AVE LANESBORO
Owner is retiring â&#x20AC;˘ Unique diner (1927 Goodell Diner Car) â&#x20AC;˘ High trafďŹ c area â&#x20AC;˘ Scenic Lanesboro â&#x20AC;˘ Located on Main St â&#x20AC;˘ Close to state trail â&#x20AC;˘ Property runs down to Root River â&#x20AC;˘ Room for outside seating â&#x20AC;˘ Turn key operation
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Broker/Owner 507-458-6110 roxanne@harmonytel.net MN & IA Licensed 308 Main St W. Preston
Immediate possession! â&#x20AC;˘ Fresh paint â&#x20AC;˘ New ďŹ&#x201A;oors â&#x20AC;˘ Updated kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ 3 bed, 2 bath â&#x20AC;˘ $95,000
708 Calhoun, LANESBORO
3 bed, 2 bath ranch â&#x20AC;˘ Finished basement â&#x20AC;˘ Home warranty â&#x20AC;˘ Detached garage â&#x20AC;˘ $149,900
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405 Hillside Drive, Preston
Main ďŹ&#x201A;oor living â&#x20AC;˘ 3 bed, 2 bath â&#x20AC;˘ 2 car garage $75,000
240 2nd St NE, HARMONY â&#x20AC;˘ SOLD 1046 4th Ave SE, ROCHESTER â&#x20AC;˘ SOLD 120 Center St E, HARMONY â&#x20AC;˘ PENDING 34869 Fawn Dr, LANESBORO â&#x20AC;˘ PENDING
105 N. Oak St, CANTON
Updated kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Quality details â&#x20AC;˘ 3 bed, 2 bath â&#x20AC;˘ Detached garage â&#x20AC;˘ $69,900
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Well-established and professionally run restaurant located in the heart of downtown with local and tourist service area. Lunch & dinner menu. Open 11-8pm, 6 days a week. $179,900
709 Park St., Chester, IA
3 bed, 2 bath â&#x20AC;˘ 2 car garage plus 44x80 shed â&#x20AC;˘ Pond & pasture â&#x20AC;˘ $135,000 NEW
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314 West St., Lime Springs, IA
Park-like yard, borders country â&#x20AC;˘ Beautifully landscaped â&#x20AC;˘ Open ďŹ&#x201A;oorplan â&#x20AC;˘ 30x40 ft steel shed â&#x20AC;˘ $115,000
For someone who enjoys people from around the world and guests randing from private parties to corporate retreats. An outstanding property offering an exceptional experience. $545,000
PENDING 1017 Washington St NW, Preston, MN
Real Estate - 2,448 sq ft main level with 1 bedroom apartment, plus walk-up unďŹ nished attic and full basement. 23x120 ft lot. Equipment included for full restaurant and bar service. $115,000
Built in 1905, 2,976 sq ft space. Tastefully renovated, the modern, rustic design and ready to move into. Many updates, including major electrical. Green space in back with on and off-street parking.
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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 7, 2003 MORTGAGOR: Julie L. Pickett, a single person. MORTGAGEE: F & M Community Bank, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded May 12, 2003 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 331163. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Merchants Bank, National Association. Dated May 12, 2003 Recorded May 16, 2003, as Document No. 331273. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: F & M Community Bank, N.A RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Merchants Bank, N.A. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 905 Ridge Road South, Preston, MN 55965 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: R17.0068.010 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Commencing at a point 445.5 ft. W of the NE Corner of the SE1/4 of the SW1/4 of Sec. 6-102-10, thence W 111 ft., thence S 82.5 ft., thence E 144 ft., thence N 21Âş22â&#x20AC;&#x2122; W. 88.5 ft. to place of beg., containing 0.23 acres. Commencing at a point 556.5 ft. W and 82.5 ft. S of the NE corner of the SE1/4 of the SW1/4 of Sec. 6-10210, thence S 82.5 ft., thence E 177 ft., thence N 21Âş22â&#x20AC;&#x2122; W 88.5 ft., thence W 144 ft. to the place of beginning, containing 0.33 acres. Commencing at a point 556.5 ft. W of the NE corner of the SE1/4 of the SW1/4 of Sec. 6-102-10, thence W 30 ft., thence S 165 ft., thence E 30 ft., thence N 165 ft. to the place of beginning. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $61,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $25,661.08 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 11, 2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fees allowed by law subject to redemption within twelve (12) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on January 11, 2019, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.â&#x20AC;? Dated: October 30, 2017 Merchants Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 94-17-006797 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 13,20,27,4,11,18
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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE In Re: Estate of Paula Ann Vreeman, also known as Paula A. Vreeman Decedent. DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-17-690 NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Konnie Vreeman whose address is 28804 Hwy 52, Fountain, Minnesota, 55935 to serve as the personal representative of the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative, has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative, or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: November 7, 2017 /s/James D. Attwood Court Administrator Lee Novotny (MN# 0389227) Novotny Law Office, Ltd. 22 Second Street SE Chatfield, MN. 55923 Telephone: (507) 867-4080 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 13,20
Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Buchanan flooring, llc 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 612 N Pleasant ave spring valley, MN 55975 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Troy buchanan 612 pleasant ave spring valley, mn 55975 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: October 9, 2017 Troy Buchanan Printed with Soy ink Publish 20, 27
VENDORS WANTED: Holiday Craft Fair, Dec. 2, 9am to 3pm, Spring Grove Fest Building, is seeking crafters and artisans for annual show; handcrafted, one-of-a-kind items preferred. Call Heather at 507-459-1948 or 507-4984729 evenings. w13,20-x
notice of time change fountain township The Fountain Township Board of Supervisors will hold regular monthly meetings on the first Thursday of the month at the Fountain Fire Hall. Meeting for the months of December 2017 through March 2018 will begin at 7:00 pm. Dan Graskamp, Clerk Publish 13,20 Notice of Alley Vacation Hearing Money Creek Township Houston County Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of Money Creek Township, a Houston County Minnesota will conduct a public hearing on the 7th day of December, 2017, at 5 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock pm in the Money Creek Township Hall located at 1937 Money Creek Road, Houston, Minnesota for the purpose of considering actionupon the petition of the adjoining land ownersof the Alley to be vacated running East and West from Clinton Road to Money Creek Road in the block that is surrounded by Summer Drive on the North, County 26 on the South, Money Creek Road on the East and Clinton Road on the West. The town board will be viewing the proposed alley to be vacated. All persons interested in this matter are encouraged to attend the hearing. Dated: November 14, 2017 Adam Florin Money Creek Township Clerk Publish 20
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For more information on upcoming school events please go to www.houston.k12.mn.us
Congratulations
Lisa Myran-Schutte
Beauty and the Beast
The Minnesota State High School League, in partnership with the Super Bowl 52 Host committee, recognizes Lisa Myran-Schutte with the WHY WE PLAY Leadership Citation Award. This significant award recognizes school athletic and activity administrators for their leadership and commitment to education-based programs in their school community. This award recognizes Lisa as an educational leader and expresses thanks and appreciation for:
* The service Lisa has provided/continues to provide to Houston Public Schools * Lisa's leadership * Lisa's commitment to education-based athletics and activities The presentation of this award will take place on Saturday, November 25th, as part of the MSHSL Prep Bowl. The award will be presented at a special on-field half-time program during the Class AAAAA Championship Game. Congratulations Lisa! Thank you for all you do for our schools, students, and athletes!
HHS Band & Choir Concert Monday, Dec. 18, at 7:00 PM HES Kindergarten – 4th grade Choir Concert December 14 at 6:30 PM, Matinee at 2:00 PM 5th & 6th grade Band & Choir Concert December 21 at 6:30 PM, Matinee at 2:00 PM November 10th Houston Elementary School's 5th and 6th grades also assisted by the 2nd – 4th grades, honored area Veterans with a very touching, "We Love Our Veterans – The Heart & Soul" of Our Country Veterans Day program.
Cast and Crew from The Beauty and the Beast Back: Greta Goetting, Jennifer Kinstler Row 3: Brynne Schultz, Ethan Pappenfuss, Cora Niebeling, Kenny Grupe, Jonathan Smith, Noah Carlson, Maria Esch, Lilli Carlson, Kenzie Dankers, Bree Jore Row 2: Morgan Simpson, Ashley McCann, Nataleigh Dankers, Violet Srock, Kaydince Welke, Emma Forsyth, Ella Stensland, Hayley Carr, Lex Walters, Ethan Kinstler, Owen Gaustad Row 1: Ellie Niebeling, Elizabeth Gaustad, Ethan Knutson, Katrina Erdmann, Arah Paulson, Ethan Frauenkron, Jordon Beeman. Standing: Makinzie Sheldon, Devin Schieffer, Lucas Nelson, Lilly Carr, Arianna Florin, Julia Norlien. Director Greta Goetting and the cast of The Beauty and the Beast gave wonderful performances on October 27, 28, and 28. The audience gave them standing ovations after each performance.
Houston Elementary was among thousands of schools that celebrated their healthy, drug-free lifestyle between October 23 and 27. There were different themes for each day. Some very interesting visitors came and shared their knowledge with the students. Monday's visitor was Ken Balts, the secretary of the LaCrosse Beekeepers and retired WWTC instructor. Thursday's visitor was Minnesota author Kevin Lovegreen, who told about his book series Lucky Luke's Hunting Adventures. Friday's the students were treated to seeing a variety of cool vehicles close up, like Chad Rosendahl's Race Car, Ken & Mark Witt's Pulling Tractor, Curt Paulson's Monster Truck and Lloyd Renslo's Caledonia Hauler's semi!
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