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Preston discusses sidewalk policy

Mabel-Canton School accepts donations with gratitude

By H annah Wingert hannah@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The Mabel-Canton school board met on November 17 at 7 p.m. All board members were present.

The board congratulated the Mabel-Canton teaching staff, and especially the Special Education Department, for their 100% correction in the Compliance and Monitoring Self Review through the Minnesota Department of Education.

Congratulations were also extended to the FFA horse team for placing 10th at the Regional Contest and the General Livestock Team for placing 15th.

The Mabel-Canton volleyball team came in 2nd place in sectionals, and the board recognized them for an outstanding season. Lonnie Morken was Boy Scout Troop 67 presented colors at the Preston City Council meeting.

By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Members of Boy Scout Troop 67 were guests at the November 16 Preston City Council meeting. They led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Next, a public hearing was held for the 2015 sidewalk assessments.

Sidewalk has been replaced at and near the intersection of Kansas St. and Chatfield Ave. Pedestrian ramps were placed at each end of Kansas St. and on the Fillmore Central School side of Chatfield Ave. The total cost of the project was $7,214. A total of $2,062.50 was to be assessed according to current policy to three property owners, including Bluff

Country HR A-Vesterheim Manor, Ila Mae Olstad and Neil Olstad, and Ind. School District 2198.

The public hearing centered on the fairness of assessing Olstad as she was surrounded by three streets, and the sidewalk in question was on the opposite side of the street from her property and not on her frontage property. According to current Preston sidewalk policy she could be assessed for sidewalk on all three sides of her property if sidewalk were replaced on the other side of each of the streets. City administer Joe Hoffman clarified the current policy explaining that if there is sidewalk on only one side of the street, property owners on each side

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share the assessment equally for replacing the sidewalk.

Olstad claimed she was not complaining about this particular sidewalk and later suggested she may be willing to pay for one, even two, but not three. She asked about policy changes which have been made over the years, adding that members of her family question whether it is even legal to assess for a sidewalk not even connected to one’s property. Hoffman believed the policy was put into effect 5 to 10 years ago. He admitted that to his knowledge, Olstad may be the first one to be assessed under the policy for a sidewalk on the other side of See BOY SCOUTS Page 2 

Rushford Village meeting draws crowd

By K irsten Zoellner kirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The Tuesday, November 17 Rushford Village Council meeting drew in more than a dozen interested persons. In attendance were financial consultant Mike Bubany, Bolten & Menk Engineer Brian Malm, and council candidates Dennis Peterson and Rich Smith.

Up first on the agenda business was the appointment of either Peterson or Smith to the council seat left vacant by former councilor Hamilton Peterson, who was recently hired for the city’s Public Works/ Maintenance Department. The city had requested letters of interest from those in the community looking to fill the remaining term, which will expire December 2016. Only two had been received. Mayor Gordon Johnson questioned both on their With $75 order

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The board thanked the staff and students for their participation in the Veteran’s Day program on November 11 and also extended a sincere thank you to the men and women who have served honorably in the armed forces.

A donation in the amount of $750.00 from the Canton American Legion Post 400 for football uniforms was accepted. $2,000 was donated to the district by the Roland Torgerson family with $1000 to be used for football uniforms, $500 for boys basketball supplies, and $500 for girls basketball supplies. Scheie Lutheran Church of Mabel donated $165 for school supplies. The board See MABEL Page 3 

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Peterson is a 20-year resident of the Village. “I’m concerned with taxes and keeping them under control,” he stated. “I want to work with people in the rural and suburban area. It’s a nice place to live.” Peterson has been involved with various political groups and believes he has “a few things” to offer the city in the way of expertise.

Smith is a life-long resident of the Rushford area and has lived in the Village for eight years. “I don’t have much for concerns. I’m looking at getting more involved and giving back to the community,” he noted.

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the street.

Councilman David Collett didn’t agree with the policy that makes a property owner without the sidewalk pay the same as the property owner on the other side of the street with the sidewalk. Councilman Robert Maust was in agreement with Collett.

Hoffman told council members that they could reduce or eliminate the assessment, but not raise it. He said these kinds of issues come to the council for their consideration, adding that “assuring fairness is difficult”. Hoffman told the council that if they vary from policy tonight, he would like to see the policy addressed going forward for consistency. He added that assessments are necessary for street improvements, but there is not a legal requirement that sidewalks be assessed. Hoffman suggested that if the city

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replaced sidewalks at no cost to the property owner, everyone would want their sidewalk replaced.

Mayor Kurt Reicks recognized that every policy can have a loophole, something in the policy that doesn’t work in practice. City attorney Dwight Luhmann maintained there is always a risk when straying from policy, setting a precedent.

If the policy is not changed, the next person will say what about the last time. He said the policy will have to be changed to treat everyone equally.

Hoffman pointed to two issues being discussed here. 1) Should the property owner on the side of the street without a sidewalk share in the assessment equally? 2) How should a property owner with multiple frontages be assessed? Reicks said he agreed with number one as stated in the current policy, but questioned the fairness of a property owner with multiple frontages being assessed

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for each, equally with a property owner on the other side of the street. Hoffman noted, that when it comes to street assessments, property owners with multiple frontages are assessed at different rates for front, side and rear sides of the property.

A motion to reduce the assessment for 613 Chatfield Ave. NW (Olstad) to 20% ($181.25) of the proposed assessment ($906.25) was approved. Collett and Maust voted no. A resolution adopting the revised assessment roll for the 2015 sidewalk improvements was approved. Collett and Maust voted no.

Other business in brief • Preston had received a health insurance claims margin refund in the amount of $11,723 last July from Southeast Cooperative, a collaboration of dozens of cities, counties, and school districts. The refund is due to lower claims than expected. The council approved the application of the funds to the January 2016 premium with the division of the funds as follows: 45% - city, 37% - utility, 3% - ambulance, and 15% - employees.

• A stop sign will be installed on Bluff Country Ct. where it intersects with Golfview Dr. • A 10 MPH speed limit sign located south of Fillmore Street on Park Lane will be removed as recommended by Public Works director Jim Bakken and Police Chief Matt Schultz.

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• A membership agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council purchasing cooperative was approved as requested by the Preston Fire Department. The no fee membership will allow the purchase of equipment at the state bid contracted price. The fire department is looking at possibly replacing the 1991 tanker with a pumper tanker.

• City hall will be closed at noon on both December 24 and 31. Staff will be sent home early, but receive pay for a full day on these days.

• Maust reported that representatives from the Historical Society, Tourism, and NTC will meet later in the week to continue the discussion on the Dairy and Farm building reuse.

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thanked all of the donors for their generosity.

The board approved an increase from .4 to .5 FTE for Megan Jones and .9 to 1.0 FTE for Jill Kleckner, both of whom teach English Language Learners for the growing number of Spanish speaking students.

The resignation of SAC coordinator Sue Morken was approved. Sharon Poole was hired as the SAC coordinator for the remainder of the 2015-16 school year.

Dakota Rostad was hired as the C-Team girls basketball coach for the 2015-16 school year.

The board approved a motion to partner with North Winneshiek for the 6th, 7th, and 8th boys basketball team.

The school’s business manager noted that the district is currently at 12.9% total expenditures for the year.

The newly appointed student representatives, Debra Hershberger and Dylan Allard attended the meeting. Earlier in the day, they met with Superintendent Jennifer Backer to discuss the roles they will have and will continue to meet with her on a regular basis. The two were chosen by the teachers based on their academic, extracurricular activities, behavior in school, etc.

Backer noted that the students did very well on their ACTs. Junior Coranda Vickerman received section player of the year.

The school received A ratings for the mock Health & Safety OSHA inspection and from the fire inspector.

The Hog Raffle brought in nearly $4,000, which will benefit the Ag program.

The Truth in Taxation meeting will be held at 6:01 pm on December 15, followed immediately by the regular board meeting.

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What does a Minnesota Extension Educator do?

By Michael Cruse Extension Educator for Fillmore and Houston Counties After two months as the Extension Educator for Fillmore and Houston Counties, I keep hearing a re-occurring question from neighbors, friends and family. What is it you do again? While I may not be able to c o m p l e t e l y Michael Cruse answer that question right now, I feel compelled to briefly describe my first two months in Minnesota and how I see the county extension position fitting into the greater whole that is Minnesota Extension.

The overarching theme of my job is to listen and to learn. Though I was raised on a farm in northeast Iowa and have experience with pri-

vate and public institutions, I still have a lot to learn: about what it means to be an Extension Educator, on how Minnesota Extension operates, and on how best I can serve Fillmore and Houston Counties.

The best way for me to learn these things is to meet with people, face to face, and hear their stories, questions, and concerns. You may have seen me out doing this, visiting and presenting at local schools, dropping in to visit with businesses or showing up at 4-H events. This is a pattern I look to continue into the future, making farm visits and connecting further with members of the community. I also enjoy making these connections over the phone, so do not be shy about giving the office a call.

I have begun to develop a deep appreciation for Minnesota Extension’s unique position as a neutral third party source of scientifically based data and advice. I get to provide sound advice to produc-

ers, landowners, co-ops, gardeners, lenders, and others with no strings attached. In the last two months, I have already measured burned fields for insurance purposes, given advice on land rental agreements, and monitored corn yield competitions. I look forward to continuing this unbiased role within the community and hope that those who could use my help will seek me out.

One thing that has become very apparent to me in my short time here is that there is more to being an extension agent than just being involved in the agriculture community. It is my responsibility to reach out to the greater community as well, increasing awareness of a range of topics. One of the ways this has been done in the past is through the 4th grade farm safety day and the youth tractor safety training.

I want everyone to be aware that these activities will continue as we move ahead. The community sup-

ACT on Alzheimer’s December program On Tuesday, December 1 at 5 p.m., you are invited to attend a Free Community Presentation hosted

by Harmony’s ACT on Alzheimer’s Action Committee in the downstairs Fellowship Hall at the Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony.

The topic is “Dementia and Wise Planning for the Future”. Three regional respected experts will share information to help attendees understand the steps to take to best prepare for ones’ life journey with dementia.

The Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging facilitates significant programing and services to promote the independence and dignity of older people in our 11-county region. The Agency covers programing in the counties of Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona. Arlene Theye, from the Rochester office, will discuss available services and

programs.

Lora Pechacek, an Advanced Care Planning Facilitator with Gundersen Health System, will discuss advance care planning for future healthcare situations. Lora Pechacek has helped people since 2007 to plan and document their medical choices and complete their advanced directive for healthcare.

Local Attorney Richard A. Nethercut, PA has an office in Harmony, Minn. He has served businesses,

residents, and local governments in Fillmore County and Houston County and throughout the Bluff Country region in Minnesota and Iowa for 32 years. Richard Nethercut will discuss the legal con-

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port for these activities is a great example for others around the state, and I want to thank you all for that.

I think it is also important for the community to realize that not only am I accountable to my supervisors at Rochester and St. Paul, but I am also accountable to the public, from kids to retired adults. So I urge you to communicate any questions or concerns you have either directly with me or with members of your respective county extension committees. I can help you best when I we communicate effectively.

So the next time someone ask you, what does the Extension Educator do? Tell them that we help people, providing unbiased and scientifically supported information.

Tell them that we support communities through education, training, and other activities in Fillmore and Houston Counties and across the state.

And tell them that we are your neighbors, that we love meeting over coffee and that we are always looking for opportunities to listen and to learn. siderations for the future of folks diagnosed with dementia and their families and caretakers.

A free light lunch will be served.

If you have any questions, please contact Lori Slindee or Tim Samuelson in Harmony, Minn.

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C ommentary One Moment, Please...

Fate of Word on the Web

By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com Two weeks ago, I asked our readers to share their thoughts on the content feature we’ve titled “Word on the Web”.

There were some readers expressing concerns about the anonymous and potentially vitriolic nature of online comments shared in Word on Jason Sethre the Web. At that time, I offered three options.

1. Publish it as it has been published.

2. Publish it with censorship.

3. Discontinue publishing Word on the Web. Based on our reader poll, 63% of those who voted supported the idea of discontinuing publishing Word on the Web. Of course, the remaining votes supported the idea of continuing to publish it as has been done for a few years. A very small number of votes were in favor of censorship.

I also received e-mails and phone calls from those expressing their support or concerns relating to Word on the Web. The response was about half in favor and the other half against.

And, then there are the online comments we published. I’m going to quote a few of these online comments.

Honestly says: “Yeah, Mr. Sethre you may think that this is cowardly, but wouldn’t you Editorial Cartoon

rather have people say it like it is? Or should we all just sit back and say nothing at all, and pretend we live in a where the oppressed have a voice? You take away “Word on the Web” and I will stop reading your newspaper. I’m sure I’m not alone. This means you’ll let the elite win and control perception in this area.”

KeepItUp says: “While at times it gets off track and moves into personal attacks and uneducated, unnecessary comments, the Word on the Web has raised issues that need to be brought into the light and therefore has value to advancing the conversations. I hope you will choose to continue to allow the Word on the Web to be a sounding board and to raise awareness of the issues in our communities.”

Ms. Nielsen says: “Poorly written gossip and non-news doesn’t belong in the newspaper; it’s bad enough it’s all over social media. Thanks for reading.” lynnesv says: “I strongly disagree with publishing opinions without the name of the poster. If you cannot support your position without attaching your name, your position should not be published.”

Pen Name says: “May I suggest that you select your comments for print with some care?

Anonymous comments that name names and make accusations should not be published in newsprint.”

Paul says: “I feel requiring a real name to have your response printed in the paper is not out of line and doesn’t affect anyone’s rights. Requiring a real name to be posted on the web

is not necessary or conducive to open discussion.”

Kim Wenworth says: “people posting on here with make believe names and such I have always found funny. It never once occurred to me to NOT type my name.”

Decision I know that we cannot make everyone happy with whatever decision is made with respect to Word on the Web. I do appreciate the fact that we have an engaged audience, both in print and online. Our readers care about their communities, whether discussing issues with their schools or how city government operates.

So, what’s the decision on this? Is it majority rules? Do we base it on the reader poll only?

Interestingly, we had 53 votes for that particular reader poll, which far exceeds most reader poll participation. For example, this week’s reader poll only had 8 votes -- total! Obviously, people are more passionate about expressing their views on anonymous Freedom of Speech than responding to “How many times have you almost hit a deer with your vehicle in the past month?”

Here’s the verdict. If we require people to include their name in order to get published in the Word on the Web content feature in the newspaper, people could falsify their name. With that said, it is a privilege to get something published in the newspaper. And, it has more staying power. Once it is published in print, it is permanent.

Anything online can be deleted, and far fewer people see it compared to the print product. So, we will be modifying Word on the Web. We will only publish headlines of articles that seem to be the hot topic at that time.

And along with those headlines, we will include the most recent tally of how many comments are associated with those headlines. Anonymous online comments will not be published in the newspaper in Word on the Web. If you want to see those comments, you’ll have to find the specific headline on www. fillmorecountyjournal.com.

So, if you’d like to engage in the conversation online, you’ll be able to express your opinion wholeheartedly. If you’d like to put your name on it and grace the pages of this newspaper of record, then you can submit a Letter to the Editor or Guest Commentary.

Thank you to our readers for participating in the democratic process of determining the fate of Word on the Web. Hopefully, this resolution satisfies the majority.

Online Reader Poll Results How many times have you almost hit a deer with your vehicle in the past month?

• I have hit one!...........0% • 4 or more................75% • What’s a deer?.........25%

Next week’s reader poll question:

How do you keep tabs on the weather forecast?

Cast your vote at fillmorecountyjournal.com

Government this week • Monday, November 23, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.

• Monday, November 23, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m.

• Monday, November 23, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

• Tuesday, November 24, Fillmore County Commissioners, Fillmore County Courthouse, 9 a.m.

• Tuesday, November 24, Fillmore Central School Board, 6:30 p.m.

• Monday, November 30, Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m.

• Monday, November 30, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m.

Schedule subject to change.

Letter about Loss of Freedom...

To the Editor, On Tuesday, November 10, 2015, our Houston County Board of Commissioners took another step toward suppressing our rights, specifically freedom of speech.

Until now, the Public Comment period was allotted 15 minutes at the beginning of weekly Board meetings, with each speaker limited to two minutes. With the new rules, Public Comments will only be heard once per month, at the end of the meeting, and each speaker will get three minutes to speak.

Judy Storlie initiated this change based on her “research” of how other counties manage the Public Comment period. How ironic is this? The Board, under Storlie’s guise of ‘leadership’, chose the very day before Veteran’s Day to destroy more of the peoples’ freedom: our freedom to voice our opinions in a public forum. This appears to be very convenient for the Board also. The body language exhibited by several commissioners during the public comment periods often reflects tolerance, if not disdain and boredom.

Reducing the frequency of Public Comment periods and moving it to the end of the meeting may have the impact they really want….fewer people and fewer concerns they have to listen to.

This change also effectively limits input from the citizens on county business to be addressed on the weekly agenda. Yet we, the citizens, elected them and pay their salary. Who works for who here?

Our Houston County government continues to transform from: “of the people, by the people, for the people” to “of the board, by the board, for the board”!

Jim and Cindy Hobelsberger La Crescent, MN

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C ommentary The tyranny of government’s unelected fourth branch

By Stan Gudmundson I wonder how many Minnesota school districts have “issues” with buildings, superintendents, and/ or schoolboards. Caledonia overbuilt and is paying the price for it. Declining enrollment tells you that along with the district’s citizen’s recent refusal to pass a $495,000 referendum even though its passage would not have raised taxes.

Col. Stan Winona a p p a r e n t l y Gudmundson has a substantial backlog of “deferred maintenance.” If Winona follows the Rushford-Peterson template, there will be a new school referendum.

Sibley East passed a referendum but was sued for not coloring within the lines. A judge agreed and said the district broke the law. But never mind, “the district didn’t act in bad faith.” And now Sibley-East, using taxpayer dollars of course, has filed a $2.9 million lawsuit against those who sued.

The nonsense going on in the Kingsland district is similar to what happened in RushfordPeterson. Gotta close the schools in the smaller communities you know. Administrative incompetence perhaps?

Not long ago, Chatfield did some substantial building after seven referendums or something like that. Their Brainiac administration asked for $19 million more on three referendums earlier this month. The district passed only one for $450,000. How can a district possibly require that much money if it is being properly managed?

There are also many districts wondering why they can’t get the kind of “aid” Rushford-Peterson supposedly is to get. Their problem is that they need better politicians. Or worse, as in our case.

Something wrong here? Yes there is. Minnesota’s education establishment has way too much power and influence. It’s not just the schoolboards, superintendents, and teachers unions that are the problem. There’s a lot more starting with the Minnesota Department of Education.

Then there are all those “consul-

tants” with their connections to environmental, engineering, and architectural firms, bond companies, and a host of other leeches.

These folks are in the business of making money. Lots of it. Then add politicians grubbing for the education establishment’s votes.

And money.

Did you notice any who aren’t represented here? Well there is one group. They’re called taxpayers.

Would you like to see the education establishment in action?

Sure you would. Rushford-Peterson provides a great illustration.

Rushford was devastated by a flood on 19 August 2007. The school building however, was not in the actual flood water but did take on some moisture in its very lower parts as a result of the inability to adequately drain rainwater away from the structure.

There was minor sewer back-up and there may have been a little seepage as well.

On 24 August 2007, a FEMA inspector, in the initial FEMA assessment, reported that the Rushford school building was “placarded for habitably” with the color green meaning habitable – repairs required. He said, “Could not see any sign of level of flood water. School superintendent states on south end lower level 2-3” of water – north end lower level no water”. He noted that the following areas “appear unaffected:” a. Roofing b. Roof Structure c. Siding and Trim c. Wall structure d. Windows e. Doors f. Ceiling structure g. Interior h. Stairways i. Floor system j. Basement k. Foundation l. Attic m. Plumbing n. Heating system o. Water Heater p. Gas service q. Gas piping r. Electric service s. Sprinkler system The two areas he noted as having possible problems were: a. Wiring below choir room floor (basement) b. Elevator On 27 August, another FEMA

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inspector, reconfirmed items “m. through s.” above along with the two problem areas.

The elevators were damaged and needed lots of work, right?

Wrong. An employee of Minnesota Elevator, Inc. in a 28 August 2007 letter to Rushford’s superintendent wrote the following. “I made a visual inspection of each elevator unit (total of 2)...there was no water damage to either unit. Water...below each elevator (pit) was less than 6 inches in depth...Both elevators were fully operational and were in-service when I left.”

The district however, billed FEMA over $7,500 for elevator repairs. To remove less than 6 inches of water from the elevator pits? Geez!

FEMA assessments don’t sound as if there was all that much damage do they? That’s because there wasn’t that much damage. Furthermore the Rushford-Peterson school was occupied immediately after the flood by businesses that had actually been flooded out. In addition, the school year started on schedule.

How then did this turn into more than three-quarters of a million dollars in federal and state aid? Good question. It starts with a “compliant” (and honest?) school district that hires a consulting firm who then recommends an architectural company to come in and help. Then the exaggeration of damage and money required skyrockets.

In a letter dated 29 August, a partner in an architectural firm in a letter to Rushford-Peterson’s Superintendent, wrote, “I was stunned by the devastation and damage done to facilities and infrastructure from the recent flood”. This is an interesting observation given initial FEMA assessments. He was happy to mention that his company could provide ten different services.

And apparently they did.

There was a considerable amount of volunteer help after the flood. A few were paid ,though the superintendent paid himself the most. In addition ,a firm was hired to assist with school cleanup. Their appearance and efforts weren’t dramatic enough however, so they were fired.

Another firm was hired to finish the clean-up. Their appearance provided proper drama.

They wore head-to-toe hazmat suits and looked the part.

The firm that was fired? They wrote a nice letter and apologized for not doing an adequate job didn’t they? No. They sued. And they won. Cost $49,000. Who got the bill? FEMA. Did you know that? Of course you didn’t.

Even some schoolboard members didn’t know.

In addition, the Minnesota Department of Health took samples to test for contamination. 14 or 15 were taken. All were clean but one and that was inconclusive.

And? The Department issued a

Certificate of Occupancy.

Before long, with help of consultants who the district paid thousands and thousands of dollars to and to “other uninterested” parasites in the business of making large profits, what amounted to a relatively trivial damage snowballed to $775,956.49 in federal and state aid. The CPA who reviewed all of this concluded that, “consultation fees and engineering fees seem to be inflated and repetitive to correct issues which did not relate to the flood of 2007.”

Almost every time we turned over another rock in our examination of what went on in Rushford-Peterson, we found more damn snakes. Among a number of others we found that the city of Rushford issued only $28,000 in building permits to the R-P district for all of that “flood-related damage”, Explain this discontinuity if you can.

On 11 Mar 14, Rushford’s superintendent appeared before a Senate EC-12 Finance Committee and, on 19 Mar 14, a House or Representatives Education Finance Committee along with Moose Lake’s superintendent. In 2010 the Moose Lake school had flood water literally running right through it. When asked how much damage had occurred the Moose Lake superintendent said more than a $1 million. And the Rushford-Peterson superintendent testified yep, that is what R-P had also.

Unfortunately “disaster” agencies are also in the business of wildly throwing lots of money around. FEMA reports, eye witness accounts, and photographic evidence however, absolutely do not support anything remotely close to the amount of “aid” the district got. This is how governmental fiscal lunacy works.

Fraud? No, that applies only to you and me. If you and I did something like this, as I said before, we would already be trying to convince a parole board to let us out of prison. Moreover, the county attorney would be happy to lock us up.

But if the government and its officials steal millions from taxpayers through “legal” means and egregious embellishment, too bad. He’s too busy for that.

This was merely government out-of-control as usual. This is a system purposely designed to circumvent making anyone who is accountable really accountable and to protect the guilty.

By the way, when we brought

R-P material we researched to a CPA who also does school audits, the CPA could not account for more than $340,000. Anyone interested? Nah. In their responses to my concerns about the absence of specific legislation for the Rushford-Peterson district, the local representative, such as he is, and an official from the Department of Education provided “was-was, poo-poo” totally vague, extremely polite responses that, for practical purposes, said up yours. We’re government. We do what we want.

Never mind what the law says about legislative intent and all of that. We’re going to “fix” the current school building. Then we will abandon that old building we just spent more than $775,000 of taxpayer dollars to fix. And we will spend millions more to build a new school too. As I said, government as usual.

By the way, did you know that the district also received an additional $305,040.44 in “Declining Pupil Aid” for funding operations. This money was for “students lost” due to the flood but it did not have to be used to repair flood damage.

Recently the chairman of the R-P schoolboard wondered why everyone in the district isn’t now living happy ever after in peace and harmony. Mark Twain once said that “first God made idiots.

This was for practice. Then he made schoolboards.” I used to think this was funny.

Correction In the November 16, 2015 issue of the Fillmore County Journal, the November 10 county board article under the heading of County coordinator/community services director stated that “Winona County has decided not to renew the contract with Fillmore County to share the services of Beth Wilms as community services director.”

More accurately, Winona County let Fillmore County know that the possibility of not renewing the contract was under consideration.

Fillmore County was having some discussions about the contract as well, due to the cost for 2016 of $58,665.09. It became more of a mutual agreement to end the contract. Fillmore County was considering structural changes and Winona County recognized a need for Wilms to provide 100% of her time for their Community Services.

We apologize for the error.

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(Karen) Iverson of Santa Maria, Calif.; and Audrey (Fritz) Olson of Stewartville, Minn.; sister-inlaw, Shirley Iverson of Spring Dorothy Fisk Funeral services for Dorothy Valley, Minn.; and many nieces Fisk were held 2 p.m.. Mon- and nephews. day, November 16, 2015 at She was preceded in death by her parents, Adolph and Mabel; Bear Creek husband, Harold on July 10, Lutheran 1997; two sisters, and two brothChurch in ers.

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Larry Iverson officiatLarry Hahn ing. Burial

Larry L. Hahn, 70, of Grand took place in Dorothy Fisk Meadow, Minn. died on Friday the church November 13, 2015, following a cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at lengthy illness with lung cancer the church on Monday. Hindt at the Grand Funeral Home of Grand Mead- M e a d o w ow, Minn. was in charge of H e a l t h Care Center, arrangements.

Dorothy Fisk, age 85, passed where he had away Wednesday, November 11, been a resi2015, at the Grand Meadow dent for one Healthcare Center in Grand day and a prior resident Meadow, Minn.

Larry Hahn Dorothy Arlene Iverson was at Meadows born April 18, 1930 in Grand Assisted LivMeadow, Minn. to Adolph and ing.

Mabel (Skaren) Iverson. She was Larry Lee Hahn was born a graduate of Grand Meadow. on November 5, 1945, in PresOn April 18, 1949, Dorothy was ton, Minn.,to Milton and Helen united in marriage to Harold (Peterson) Hahn. He grew up on Fisk at the old Lutheran church the family farm in rural Preston in Grand Meadow. Dorothy and attended Harmony High worked at the Methodist Hos- School. Larry was married to pital in Rochester, Minn. for 15+ Mary Jean Fiksen on July 15, years, Grand Meadow Nursing 1967 at South Zumbro Lutheran Home as a cook, Grand Meadow Church in rural Kasson, Minn.

School, babysat, ran a paper route, They farmed the Hahn family and had many other miscella- homestead in rural Preston and neous jobs throughout her life, had a son, Lowell, and daughter, retiring in 1997. In her free time, Marsha. Larry and Mary and Dorothy also enjoyed gardening, family were members of Big Springs Lutheran Church durdancing, and playing cards.

Dorothy is survived by her ing their years together. They siblings: Marcella (Bob) Wiese divorced in 1975. With ongoof St. Cloud, Minn.; David Iver- ing asthma problems, Larry sold son of Sturgis, S.D.; Ronnie the farm and went into the

construction business for several years. He then managed bars in Spring Valley, Fountain, Harmony, and Stewartville. Larry was manager of the Stewartville American Legion for 18 years.

He enjoyed golf, fishing, playing cribbage, and several trips to Laughlin, Nev. His frequent saying was; “It ain’t easy being me”, which always made the people who knew him well smile. He served thousands of people over the years and created many strong friendships.

Larry wished to express a special thank you to all the nurses, aides, and management at Grand Meadow Care Center, Meadows Assisted Living, Seasons Hospice in Rochester, Grand Meadow Ambulance/First Responders, and the many friends that have been so supportive – “God bless each of you.”

He is survived by his brother, Marlin (Suzanne) Hahn of Ostego, Minn.; daughter, Marsha (Joshua) of University Heights, Ohio and son, Lowell (Kathleen) of Elizabethtown, Penn.; six grandchildren: Ambrose, Sonja, Landen, Lathanael, Leighland, and Lynden; nieces, Kelly Jonason of Ostego, Minn. and Erika (Eric) McCauley of Sammamish, Wash.; and nephew, Brian (Amy) Ascheman of Shakopee, Minn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Helen, and his brothers, Curtis and David.

A time of visitation took place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015, ending with a prayer service, with Rev. David Hoot officiating. After the service, food and refreshments were served in Grand Meadow at Skjenke Bom’s Lounge, 208 4th Avenue

An Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County N.E, (also Hwy 16) at 7 p.m. A private family burial will take place at a later date.

Arrangements were with Griffin-Gray Funeral Home, 201 3rd Ave. N.W., Stewartville.

LaVern Patzner LaVern F. Patzner, age 75, of rural Mabel, Minn., a former longtime area Lewiston area farmer, died unexpectedly Friday, November 13, 2015 at his home.

L aVe r n was born in Arcadia, Wisc. to Tony and Blanche ( L e j k ) Patzner. He farmed in LaVern Patzner the Lewiston, Minn. area until 1995, when he moved to the “Irish Ridge” area of Preble Township in Fillmore County. He farmed there until recently retiring. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, and socializing, and was a member of the Lewiston and Mabel Sportsman’s Clubs.

LaVern is survived by nine brothers and sisters: Jerome (VeeAnn) of Lewiston, June (Gene) Krogh of Salt Lake City, Utah, Ramona (Richard) Hamann of Madison, Wisc., Claude (Darlene) of St. Charles, Minn., Judy (Andy) Danielson of Plymouth, Minn., Richard of St. Charles, Tony (Pat) of St. Charles, Kenny (Dee) of Winona, and Jean Mueller of Houston; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral service was held 11 a.m. Thursday, November 19, 2015 at the Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel. Burial took place in St. Mary’s Cemetery in

rural Mabel. Visitation as from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, at the funeral home.

Evelyn Rein Evelyn Nora (Biel) Rein, 92, of Preston, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.

Evelyn was born December 30, 1922, in Ridgeway, Iowa, to parents, Leo and Nora (Seelye) Biel.

Evelyn was taken care of by her great-aunt, Emma Biel, due to the Evelyn Rein illness and death of her mother, Nora, a week after she was born.

At 1½ years old, she moved home with her dad and stepmother, Dorothy Ellingson Biel, to a farm two miles west of Preston. Here she grew up with younger stepbrother, Carlyn.

Evelyn loved being outside and enjoyed helping her dad in the barn doing chores. She attended Preston schools, graduating in 1941. After graduation, she worked in Decorah at a tea house and served up ice cream at the Preston Locker.

Evie met Gordon Rein in 1941, a handsome man on a Harley Davidson. It was true love when he sold his “bike” to buy her their wedding rings.

They were married on Nov 24, 1943, by Pastor Nestande at the Lanesboro parsonage.

They made their home on the Rein farm, just west of Highland, living with Gordon’s parents, John and Geneva, from November 1943 until the spring of 1944. She farmed alongside See OBITUARIES Page 8 

Fillmore County Church Directory A rendahl Lutheran Church....……………………...Sundays - 10 : 30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 A ssembly Of God Church & Valley Christian Center..... Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church.….....…Fri. - 8 : 30am & Sat. - 5 : 00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church...…...……………....…Sundays - 9 : 00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church.…….……....…Sundays - 10 : 45am & 6 : 00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church............……Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church………….....Sundays - 8 : 00am & 9 : 30am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ……....…………Sundays - 9 : 30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist...…………...……Sundays - 10 : 00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...……………..…….....……Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Ser vices.…………...…....………Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Destiny Life Church.............………………......…Sundays - 10 : 00am 104 West Jessie Street, Rushford MN 55971 (507) 429-1222 Elstad Lutheran Church...………………….......….Sundays - 11: 00am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……..……....……Sundays - 11: 00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..….....................Sundays - 9 : 00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church.......Sundays - 8 : 30am & 10 : 30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....………........………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 6 : 00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840

First Baptist Church-Preston.…………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 7: 00pm 108 Chatfield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4960 First English Lutheran Church.………...……..…...Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland...............................Sundays 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318

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First Presby terian Church..…………...………..….Sundays - 10 : 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran....…………....……………………Sundays - 9 : 00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church...…...…………Sundays - 8 : 30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4456

Garness Trinity Lutheran...……….………........…Sundays - 9 : 00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905 Grace Lutheran Church..……………………....…..Sundays - 9 : 00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..………………….....Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church..…….………..…Sundays - 10 : 00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2546 Harmony United Methodist Church…...............Sundays - 10 : 30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henrytown Lutheran Church-Canton Assumption Catholic Church....Sundays-10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist..........Saturdays - 9 : 00am 217 W. Jessie St., Rushford (507) 993-8328 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church.........................Sundays - 9: 00am 43267 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church (Special Occasions) Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545 -2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church..……………..…....…Sundays - 9 : 30am 254 Main St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church..……….…Sundays - 10 : 30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Looney Valley Lutheran Church.............................Sundays - 10 : 00am 2040 Looney Valley Road, Houston, MN 55943 (507) 896-3412

Mabel First Lutheran Church……………......……Sundays - 9 : 00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293 Mabel United Methodist Church..……………...…Sundays - 9 : 30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296 Nativity Catholic Church..Sun. (1 & 2) - 8 : 45am & (3 & 4) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 Newburg United Methodist Church 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran.………………...…………Sundays - 10 : 30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875 -2460 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.…..... Sat. - 5 : 30pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church.…………...................Sundays - 9 : 00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875 -2460

Pioneer Presby terian Church…………....…….…..Sundays - 8 : 30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church ………............Sundays - 8 : 30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2503 R iver Of Life Regional Church 220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853 Root Prairie Lutheran Church …………...…..…Sundays - 10 : 30am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4455

Root River Church of the Brethren …….…..…….....Sundays - 10 : 00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-4772 Root River Community Church ………….….....…..Sundays - 10 :30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074 Rushford Lutheran Church ………..........…….Sun. - 9 : 00am & 5 : 30pm 101 S Mill St., Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7152

Saetersdal Lutheran Church.……………....…........Sundays - 9 : 00am 21447 Co. Rd. 30, Rural Harmony, MN Scheie Lutheran Church..…………………….…..…Sundays - 9 : 30am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5680 St Columban Church.…..…………………...……..Sundays - 10 : 00am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -3886 St Ignatius Catholic Church.……………….........……Sundays - 10 : 30am 213 W Franklin St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7565

St John Lutheran Church.…………...……………...Sundays - 9 : 00am 241 Line St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296 St Joseph’s Catholic Church.……………….…....…Sundays - 8 : 00am PO Box 577 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257 St Mark ’s Lutheran Church...…………....…………Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111

St Mar y’s Catholic Church...…..................................Sundays - 8 : 00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthew’s Episcopal Church..…...........……………Sundays - 9 : 30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923-1219 (507) 867-3707

St Matthew’s Lutheran Church..……………………Sundays - 9 : 00am Harmony, MN 55939 (Granger) (507) 772- 4474 St Olaf Catholic Church...........Sun. (1 & 2) - 10 :30am & (3 & 4) - 8 : 45am 114 N Locust, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5268

St Patrick ’s Church Hall ………………......…......Saturday - 5 : 00pm Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church.....................................Sundays - 9 : 00am 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul’s Lutheran Church.........................................Sundays - 10 :30am 215 N Miller St, Lime Springs, IA 52155 (563) 566-2389

Sumner Center United Methodist Church.…........…Sundays - 10 :30am 9 miles N. of Spring Valley on Co. Rd. 1 (507) 696-4197 Trinity Fellowship ELCA..…………………......….Sundays - 10 : 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211 Trinit y Evangelical Lutheran Church……….......……Sundays - 10 : 30am

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Union Prairie Lutheran..……………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3363 Whalan Lutheran Church.............................................Sundays - 10:30am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398 Wykof f United Methodist Church.…….……….…Sundays- 10 : 30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 202-2275

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Michael was born to Gerald and Laurel (Hawkins) Wrought Continued from Page 6 in Rochester, Minn. on December her husband, being a homemak12, 1975. He was a 1994 graduate er and mother to three sons and of the John one daughter. In 1986, they Marshall moved to Lanesboro and lived High School in the house Gordon’s parents and was had built. employed Evie spent her life doing for othat the Mayo ers. She loved to cook and bake, Clinic Hosand no one ever went home hunpital – Rochgry. Her famous “brownies” were ester, Saint Michael always a hit, especially the corners!

Mary’s camWrought Gordon passed away in Janupus. ary 2002. Evie endured, in spite On October 11, 2008, he and of losing the love of her life, with Jennifer Bernau were married in children, grandchildren, and greatSt. Johns Lutheran Church in grandchildren keeping her busy.

Wykoff, Minn.

She was a great friend, neigh Michael is survived by his bor, and homemaker.

She wife, Jennifer; his parents, one enjoyed her shopping and lunch sister, Ann (Ken) Schmit; and trips with her great friends, their children: Cole, McKenna, Doris, Mertha, and Helen, and Karissa, and Carter of Altura, don’t forget all the fun times and Minn.; one brother, Matthew giggles with Vilda and Alpha!

Wrought of Rochester; and his After Gordy’s passing in 2002, maternal grandmother, Vivodale Evie suffered several health prob(Beach) Hawkins of Waseca, lems; lymphoma, a heart attack, Minn. Survivors also include his breast cancer, ischemic colitis, aunts: Pat (Lee) Lovelace and and several bouts of pneumonia Rita (Martin) King of Rochesover the next 13 years. In July ter, Jane (Philip) Balow of Prior 2014, Evie moved to Traditions Lake, Minn; Germaine (Paul) Assisted Living in Preston.

Kragh of Mankato, Minn.; Evie loved her family dearly, Jolene Hawkins (Loren Voigt) possessed a strong faith in God, of Eagan, Minn.; Barb Grotberg and her final days were spent (Dave Elias) of Waseca, Minn., surrounded by her family. and his many cousins.

She was preceded in death He was preceded in death by by her husband, Gordon; one his paternal grandparents, Henry brother, Carlyn and wife Marand Ethel (O’Leary) Wrought garet; sisters-in-law, Junice Sevand his maternal grandfather, erson and Lois Arnes; and greatJohn Leo Hawkins. grandson, Cole Benjamin Rein.

A Mass of Christian buri She is survived by three sons, al was held 11 a.m. Thursday, John (Sandy) Rein of Highland, November 19, 2015 at Saint Steven (Deb) Rein of Highland, Pius X Catholic Church, with Peter (Donna) Rein of Harmony, Father Paul Nelson officiating. and one daughter, Cindy (Bob) Visitation was held 5-8 p.m.

Holmen of Lanesboro, 15 grandWednesday, November 18, 2015, children, 30 great-grandchildren, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral 6 step great-grandchildren, and Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW., one step great-great-grandchild.

Rochester and one hour prior to Funeral services were held at the service at the church. Burial Union Prairie Lutheran Church, took place at Grandview Memorural Lanesboro at 11 a.m., rial Gardens.

Wednesday, November 18, with Michael Wrought In lieu of flowers, memorials lunch following. Burial took place Michael Gerald Wrought died are suggested to cancer research at Highland Cemetery, Highland. peacefully Saturday, November or a charity of the donor’s choice.

14, 2015, after a lengthy, coura- To share a special memory or Adeline geous battle with glioma brain condolence, please visit www.

NE TIME, the Skalet week beginning 11/22/2015 Adeline, R. Skalet, 95, of Peter- cancer. ranfranzandvinefh.com. son, Minn. died on Wednesday, w: 800-259-1096 November 18, 2015, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, Minn.

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Minn. to Hjalmer and Olive (Gilbertson) Benston. Adeline was raised by her grandparents, Christopher and Randine Gilbertson in rural Peterson, following the death of her mother, when Adeline was only three years old. She graduated from Peterson High School in 1937.

On March 4, 1939, Adeline was united in marriage with Clifford Skalet in Peterson, Minn. She and Clifford farmed between Peterson and Lanesboro for many years. Besides enjoying the farm chores of milking cows and driving tractor, Adeline also enjoyed cooking, baking and gardening.

She was an active member of North Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Lanesboro.

Adeline is survived by three children: Allan (Kaye) Skalet and Luanne (Dwight) Storelee both of Lanesboro, Minn., and Paul (Sandra) Skalet of Rushford, Minn.; five grandchildren: Todd (Janie) Thompson, Troy (Audra) Skalet, Travis (Jodi) Skalet, Kayla (Richard) Hasvold, and Brett (Hannah Myers) Storelee; seven greatgrandchildren: Tyler (Ericka) Trevor, Savannah, Evan, Alannah, Landon, Logan, Ethan, and Eva. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clifford; grandson, Timothy Skalet; and sister, Olive Nielsen.

A funeral service was held for Adeline at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2015, at North Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Lanesboro, Minn. with the Rev. Sarah Brown officiating. Burial took place in the church cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford assisted the family with arrangements.

Leave a memory of Adeline and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.

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Canton accepts new sheriff’s contract

By Liz Giese The increase in cost of the new contract with the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office was discussed at the regular meeting of the Canton City Council on November 11.

Sheriff Tom Kaase was present at the meeting to explain to the council why the contract cost would be increasing. He shared that he has been reviewing all of the contracts the sheriff’s office has with local cities and found that Canton’s contract needed updating.

Sheriff Kaase stated that Canton’s contract is modeled after Wykoff. He looked at services provided and number of deputy hours in each town to make sure they were comparable and came up with $24,000 per year as an amount that would be equitable with what Wykoff pays.

He pointed out that the population of Wykoff is higher, but there are more calls for service in Canton. For the year of 2015, up to the date of the meeting, there had been 99 calls for service in Canton. This does not include the other times deputies are in town for regular patrols. Over the same period of time, there were 91 calls for service in Wykoff, with 12 of those being for DARE at the school, making the number of comparable calls only 79. As of the 2010 census the population of Wykoff was 444 and the population of Canton was 346.

Mayor Donivee Johnson asked about the nature of the calls in Canton. The Sheriff was able to list the types of calls over the last year, which ranged from funeral escort and 911 hang-ups to disorderly conduct and damage to property.

Sheriff Kaase concluded, stating that even with the increased cost, he believes the city is getting a good deal for the services provided. He added that wages and benefits for a deputy cost more than the contract, not to mention the additional expenses the sheriff’s office covers, such as training, vehicle, equipment, and transportation costs.

Councilor Charlie Warner asked how long it had been since the last increase. Kaase thought the last contract had been signed in 2008, when the rate was set at $15 per hour, and that it had been raised to $16 per hour a year or two ago following a discussion with Sheriff Jensen. Based on service call records from previous years, the new contract is estimated to break down to $32.08 per hour.

Mayor Johnson remarked that the contract was non-negotiable, but it was nice to know why it was changing so much. Sheriff Kaase acknowledged that the mayor had suggested an incremental increase, but said considering equity, he felt the new contract was the thing to do.

The council recalled that the city has tried to run its own police department in the past and the cost was more than double the cost of contracting with the county at the time of the original contract in 1992. The council agreed to review and adopt the updated contract at their next meeting.

Before he left, the sheriff asked the council if there were any other concerns. Mayor Johnson asked about speed control signs for the main streets in town. She stated that speeding on these streets is a problem, especially in the mornings, and asked whether the sheriff’s office would have a portable sign that shows drivers their speed and brings attention to speeding. Sheriff Kaase replied that the county does not have one, but they could reach out to some other agencies, such as DOT or State Patrol, to see if it is possible to borrow one. He noted these types of signs are also capable of tracking speeds and times, which helps with enforcement. He said he will look into it and reminded the council that he is open to suggestions to improve the department.

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Neuter-Return (TNR) program to help control feral cat populations. Councilor Charlie Warner reported that he had heard from a number of people saying they were willing to donate if the program goes forward, but no one has written a check yet. The program would rely on donations and would not use any taxpayer dollars. Councilor Carl Ernst raised concerns that this would not completely solve the stray cat problem and it was agreed that, if no owner claims a problem animal, the city will adhere to the animal control ordinance. It was agreed that there would be some benefit in trying the program and that it would not do any harm.

Accordingly, the council adopted Resolution No. 11A-2015, which states that the Canton City Council officially “recognizes and applauds individuals and/or private organizations that provide funding for TNR operations”. It acknowledges that programs such as Camp Companion have “the means to reduce the community cat population versus trapping and euthanizing”. Anyone interested in contributing to a TNR program in Canton may contact Charlie Warner.

Kathie Haynes of the Canton Historical Society was present to provide an update on the Mitson House Musuem. The historic home of life-long Canton resident Florence Mitson became a museum and library following her death in 1981 and it is now run and sponsored by the Can-

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ton Historical Society. Haynes shared stories and photos from the museum’s events over the past year. She would like anyone who has memories of Florence to write them down and pass them on to her or the historical society so they can be preserved. The museum is located at 307 North Main Street in Canton and is open for free tours on Saturdays in June, July, and August. For tours by appointment, call (507) 438-5333.

Jon Nordsving, lead city maintenance worker, reported that the lift station motor malfunctioned again. It was only installed on August 21 and is the second lift station motor to go down in a year. He is working with MN Pipe & Equipment to try to figure out why the electric motors are going out in less than a year.

Councilor Warner raised the idea of putting in an ice skating rink south of the community center this winter. It was discussed by the council, but came up too late in the season to do it last winter. He wanted to put it on the city’s radar so that it can be set up as soon as there is enough snow. The city will put up a sign warning people to skate at their own risk.

Mayor Johnson noted that Main Street will be closed on December 12 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the Santa Day Parade.

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Both candidates indicated they would be interested in continuing to serve a second term once this term expires. Mayor Johnson noted that there will be other council seats available in the next election, as he will not be seeking reelection.

Councilor Dennis Overland noted that typically, the city struggles to find people willing to serve on the council and having two good candidates was a great problem to have.

Overland noted that four of the current five on the council live within a two block radius of each other in south Rushford. “Are we really representing the City of Rushford Village?” The city is made up of suburban, rural, and agricultural areas.

“We need to make sure we’re trying to represent all groups within the Village.”

Councilor Chad Rasmussen questioned there might be a publicly perceived problem with Peterson on the council, as he is the father of former councilor Hamilton Peterson.

“He’s an employee of the Village,” stated Rasmussen. “I don’t want the public to look at it and question it. I don’t want to fall into that.” Attorney Tom Manion noted that legally

there is no conflict.

Rasmussen made a motion to appoint Smith to the post, but the motion died for lack of second.

After, Overland noted he didn’t second because he wanted more dicusssion on the matter before it went to a vote. After further discussion, Rasmussen again made a motion to appoint Smith to the post. Overland seconded and it was passed unanimously. Smith was sworn in and took a seat at the council table.

Engineer Brian Malm presented a brief history of the 2014 Pavement Management Plan in preparation for whether or not the council should set a public hearing seeking to do a $1.2 million street improvement project. According to Malm, the 2014 plan identified the needs and estimated costs of the city’s paved roadways, including detailed mapping, and was used to develop a 10-year plan. At that time, the city had attempted to pass a $1.2 million street improvement project to bring roads back to good condition, but the effort was killed by a petition.

That left the city with the option of halting the project for a year before attempting to pass it again or to bring the issue to special referendum ballot.

The city chose to halt the project and instead spent the last two years

Monday, November 23, 2015 targeting smaller improvements to roadways identified in the plan.

That amount spent, over the last two years is $300,000. Now, to complete the remainder of the work, before roads disintegrate further, the council is looking at a new $1.2 million project that will address all the needs and put the roads on a maintenance plan for the next 10 years.

“So, why didn’t we get anywhere?” asked Malm, referring to the cost of the project being the same, despite the city spending $300,000 already. “Construction inflation has increased 5-6%. Also, there’s an economy of scale with doing larger projects. Had we done the whole thing, the costs would have been less.”

Financial Consultant Mike Bubany, of David Drown Associates, then spoke to the financial and legal implications of the new project.

“The legal issues haven’t changed,” he stated. “You’re looking at doing road improvements without special assessments. You’ll need to hold a hearing and adopt a plan.” Within 30 days of that, a petition of 5% of the voters registered in the last election can again halt the project.

Under the current market rates, Bubany estimates the project would cost the city $140,000 annually over a ten year term, at a likely 2.25%,

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or $95,000 per year over a 15 year term. “If you have enough in the budget to reallocate, there would be no change in the tax rate,” he added. “If not, you’re looking at a tax increase. The challenge is to sell it to the public.”

“If you do it piece by piece, there’s going to be a road you’re not going to touch for a while. It might be 10 years, cautioned Malm. “At that point, you’d need a mill and overlay instead of a sealcoating, a reclaim instead of a mill and overlay, or a total reconstruct instead of a mill and overlay. It’s going to be significantly more expensive. If you let it go, it becomes $2.6 million instead of $1.2 million. The need to spend on roads never goes away. You need to spend to keep roads new and preserved. Doing that, you’ll spend less in the long run.”

Resident Floyd Dunn questioned how the city could pay for the improvements without raising taxes, as some on the council had stated at previous meetings. “The new school just doubled my taxes,” began Dunn. “This would add more.

There’s going to be young and old that will be out of here. I didn’t start the petition to be mean. I did it to survive.

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want to make sure we’re being proactive. We will make sure before we do anything radical.”

The council set a public hearing for the purpose of reviewing the proposed street improvement project. It will be held Wednesday, December 9, at 7 p.m., at the Village Hall. The plan can be flexible, only listing the total maximum amount that could be borrowed and which streets could be affected.

The city can reduce the scope of the project from that point, but cannot raise the amount or add streets without a second public hearing.

In other news, the council approved a payment request in the amount of $10,500 to Concrete Foundations, Inc. for 2015 Cooperative Way sealing.

The council also approved keeping former Public Works/Maintenance Director Bob Theiret on-call.

Thieret will be paid a retainer fee of $100 per month to be on call for all sewer and water issues. While new Public Works/Maintenance Supervisor Travis Scheck has received the required water licensure, he is not eligible to test for the sewer licensure until spring 2016. The city must have a valid sewer licensure within the department.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Tuesday, December 1, at 7 p.m., at the Village Hall.

Houston School Board looks to future goals and debates lunch debts

By Beth McNanimon The Houston School Board met on November 17. Board members Joe Krage and Mimi Carlson were absent. A resolution to hold a closed meeting for negotiation strategies was presented and also approved.

Contracts were approved for Mahria DePaolo as a .5 MNVA Middle School Special Education Teacher, for Heidi Erickson to increase to .75, and for hiring Dale Moga as the B Team girls basketball coach, and Chad Vix as the C team boys basketball coach. The next item on the agenda was the 2015 Payable 2016 Levy Discussion. Superintendent Abraham presented different options of the 2016 levy, showing the base payable at present and three options for 2016.

The options included keeping the total levy amount the same with a slight increase in taxes, or keep property tax the same and adjust the LOR. The current property tax rate is 4.5%. Board Member Stilin asked about the comparison of the other school district rates listed on the handout, citing that they have more businesses in other areas.

“We don’t have some of that tax base that other cities do,” agreed Abraham.

Abraham reported that the 60% meeting for the Long Term Facility Payment Update is planned for November 18. She presented “an example of a bill that came in, notice it’s a proposal and I did sign it so they can begin the design of the gym floor.” Abraham explained that they won’t pay anything on this until after July 4, so there is not a concern about paying anything prior to that date. Some projects can be started earlier than this, including the energy saving plans. The resolution was made for the bond underwriting in order to begin the process. Abraham also

noted that the bus shed extension may start as soon as this week.

She will notify the neighbors there that the buses cannot be parked in the shed during that time and will need to be parked along the road.

The 90% meeting is scheduled for December 9.

There are some significant outstanding lunch balances at the school, and Abraham said some metro schools are having to resort to bill collectors for this. “We don’t turn students away, nor do I want to,” said Abraham. But number crunching indicates $11,000 in outstanding lunch balances, with four families accounting for $6,000.

“The letters have been sent, and the list has not been growing,” Abraham noted. “But for these chronic ones, I’m asking that we consider that I get a nod that we can set a debt limit, and the family gets turned over to collections.”

Board member Bonner asked about the cost of a collection agency, and Abraham stated the agency usually get paid a percentage of what they collect, and the longer it takes to collect, the higher the percentage goes. Kelleher asked, “So we’re not talking about families that are overtly economically stretched that we’re aware of?” Abraham said no, these are families that do not qualify for lunch subsidy. “Have you discussed this with other surrounding districts? Is there any other solutions out there?” Kelleher wondered. Stilin suggested finding out what agencies other schools have used. There was discussion about setting up payment plans in order to not make it a hardship for the families. Letters have been sent to the families to do just that, but the families have not responded.

Evenson stated that a letter from a collection agency may make them take more notice. Bonner added,

“I think it’s reasonable to have a conversation about setting a debt limit.” The consensus was to talk to other schools in order to learn more.

The meeting was then suspended for the World’s Best Workforce Public Hearing. Abraham presented the results, and talked about making sure all the students are ready for kindergarten. There is screening of preschoolers in order to obtain referral to Early Childhood Special Education when needed.

The students in the preschool program have scored markedly better than those who aren’t enrolled, so Abraham was confident that the preschool program is really preparing the children with the skills they need for success in kindergarten.

The goal with third graders is to achieve a 100% reading at grade level. Using MCA-III and MTAS scores, the reading proficiency of third grade is 58.1% for Houston District, and 60.9% for Houston Elementary. The goal for math is to close the gap which indicates that students did better in 2014 than in 2015, a concerning trend.

Kelleher asked who did the testing, as he felt it was not done well last year. Abraham concurred that it is the same computerized testing done in the past. Stilin said despite the testing procedures, the numbers are still falling, and Abraham explained some of the procedures being implemented to improve the scores for all the students, both onsite and in MNVA. One of the main goals is to have all the students career and college ready by graduation. Abraham also noted their goal by 2020 is to reach a 90% graduation rate.

The regular meeting reconvened, with discussion on contracts for bus drivers, supervisors, professionals, and principals. “We had to

add insurance language,” Abraham noted, stating that there is a need to offer everyone health insurance before the end of the year. Giving cash in lieu of insurance is no longer an option. The contract for van drivers changed significantly, since the contract was for a per trip fee which had nothing tied to mileage. “Someone who drove two miles got paid the same as someone who drove 70 miles,” Abraham explained. This was changed so that shorter routes are more in line.

There was much discussion on setting goals for employees before approval of contracts. There was talk about the evaluation process and setting more specific goals

for individual employees based on varying factors, including enrollment numbers, educational level, responsibilities, and job performance. “A lot of these things have not been evaluated in the past.

Everybody got 2%,” said Stilin.

“We as a negotiation committee have discussed this, and we need to get it taken care of,” Stilin said.

In the past, most of the people were treated very similarly, and the overall package was the same, and it was felt that employees need to be looked at individually rather than as a group. A plan was made to set up a meeting in the near future to take care of the insurance issue.

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Fillmore County Sports Post-Season Volleyball Honors

By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com Heading the list of area AllConference volleyball players are those of the Section 1A The Trende RunnerReport Up Mabel -Canton Cougars.

They boast an SEChigh four A-C selections. Now two-time SEC PlayPaul Trende er of the Year, Class A All-State selection, setter/hitter Coranda Vickerman, tops the list. The 5’9” junior led M-C with 807 assists, 323 digs, and 76 aces. It is her third straight season of 75 or more ace serves.

She added 207 kills (the only county player to have over 200 kills, 200 assists, and 200 digs). With Coranda 1,931 career Vickerman assists, and 798 career digs, she’ll likely surpass two milestones as a senior. Vickerman’s go-to hitter, Savannah Slafter, is All-SEC for a second time. At an impressive team-best .362 clip, the 5’7” sophomore OH led M-C with 398 kills.

With 701 for her career, she’ll likely top 1,000 kills in 2016.

Slafter added a team second-best in digs (271), a team thirdbest in aces (64). Also a repeat All-SEC selection is Courtney Graves. The 5’9” junior MH was a savvy, hustling glue for M-C (180 kills, 173 assists).

Fellow MH, 5’9” sophomore Dakota Delaney earned her first All-SEC nomination (team second best 234 kills). Freshman Lexi Thorson (5’5” OH) is AllSEC Honorable Mention (152 kills, 249 digs, 116 assists, 49 aces).

Rushford-Peterson ties for the most All-TRC selections.

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Savannah Skalet are repeat picks.

Skalet had a TRC fourth best 711 assists. The 5’5” setter surpassed 1,000 career assists early in the season. She should go over 2,000 as a senior. For the second year, she led the TRC in ace serves (66) whilst adding 262 digs. Koop (5’9” OH) was once again R-P’s top attacker (321 kills). That total was second best in the TRC to PEM’s Haley Dessner’s 353 (the only two girls in the conference with 300plus). Koop added a team thirdbest 293 digs. Classmate Ashley Agrimson earned her first A-C selection. The 5’10” junior MH was first on the Trojans in blocks (37), second in kills (191), and third in aces (35). Carissa Bieberdorf (5’4” senior DS) and Mikayla Crawford (5’4” junior libero) are All-TRC HM (each for a second time). Crawford led the TRC with 581 digs. She went over 1,000 late in the season. Bieberdorf was second on the team with 299 digs and 45 aces.

Chatfield’s big five seniors all get honored. Brooke Adler and Sheridan Salisbury are All-TRC. Salisbury moves up after twice being A-C HM. She was second on the Gophers in kills (223) and digs (333) while leading them with 61 aces (second in the TRC).

Sheridan The 5’7” Salisbury OH was the only TRC player with 200-plus kills, 300plus digs, and 50-plus aces. She finishes a fine four-year varsity career having played on teams that went a collective 40-7 in TRC action, a collective 83-40 overall (.675 winning percentage). Adler (5’10” OH) led the Gophers, and was fifth in the TRC, with 278 kills. Megan LaPlante, Maddie Muller, and Danielle Kramer are A-C HM. LaPlante (5’5” libero) had a TRC 8th-best 419 digs. Muller (5’8” setter) had a TRC 5thbest 660 assists with 252 digs.

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Conference players, Rachel Kimball (5’7” senior OH), Cassidy Ruud (5’8” junior OH), and Lexi Melander (5’6” junior setter). Joelie Schreiber (5’11” sophomore MH) was AllSEC HM. Kimball led the Bur- Rachel Kimball ros in kills.

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Melander ran the offense for a third year, topping 1,000 career assists. Schreiber, a long-armed sophomore, burst on the season as a relied-upon middle hitter.

Fillmore Central boasts two A-C selections, juniors Tayah Barnes and Paige Bennett.

Barnes led the Falcons and was second in the TRC with 491 digs. She went over a 1,000 late in the season (1,056).

The 5’5” libero added 36 aces on 95.6% serving. She was also one of the top serve receivers in Tayah Barnes the TRC. Bennett (5’9” junior OH) led the Falcons with 215 kills. She hit on 197 of 203 serves (97%), third best in the conference. Twin sister Kendyl Bennett (5’10” MH) and sophomore Cailey Rindels (5’7” MH) are each A-C HM. Rindels was second on the Falcons in kills (155) and blocks (25). K-Bennett was third on the Falcons in kills (131), first in blocks (25.5).

Rounding out the A-C selections were players from Houston and Kingsland. Hurricane Kelly Jerviss (5’11” senior MH) was All-SEC while teammate Maya Upton (5’3” senior setter) was A-C HM. Jerviss led Houston in kills and blocks, Upton assists. Kailey Link (5’7” junior setter), Lauren Buchholtz (5’8” frosh OH), and Taylor Zimmerman (5’4” frosh libero) were A-C HM for Kingsland. Link led the Knights in assists (292).

Buchholtz led Kingsland with 150 kills and 20.5 blocks. Zimmerman led the Knights with 285 digs. *All TRC stats courtesy of Bill Bentson.

The Next Level Volleyball

A number of county graduates played volleyball at the next level this fall, with lots of individual and team success. Mabel-Canton graduate (2014) Belle Sand heads the cast, playing Division I volleyball at Syracuse. Sand, a 5’6” sophomore DS, leads the team with 400 digs. She’s put up double-digits digs in 22 of 29 contests. The Orange have four league games left (as of November 17). They are 20-7 on the year, 11-5 in ACC action. A pair of Sand’s teammates teamed up

with ex-FC Falcons. Tori Peterson (2014 FC grad) and Carly McCabe (2014 MC grad) helped the RCTC Yellow Jackets (13-0, 27-6) win their first ever NJCAA Division III National Championship. Peterson, a 5’7” sophomore OH, led RCTC with 338 kills. She added a team secondbest 61 total blocks and a team third-best 204 digs. McCabe, a freshman DS/libero, led RCTC with 450 digs. Peterson is a MCAC 1st Team All-Conference selection, McCabe a 2nd Team A-C pick. Alex Peterson (2012 FC grad), Tori’s older sister, and Sara Lind (2014 M-C grad), both were key parts of a good (20-10) St. Mary’s squad. Peterson, a 5’11” senior OH, came back from a 2014 knee injury to finish second on the team with 245 kills. She concluded her three-year career at St. Mary’s with 855 kills. As a sophomore (2013), she was all MIAC (433 kills). Lind, a 5’10” sophomore MH, finished with 111 kills and a team second-best 55 total blocks. Leah Scheevel, another Falcon graduate (2015), played sparingly as a freshman. At Des Moines Area Community College is Taylor Case (FC 2014).

For the second straight year, the Bears (32-8) have advanced to the NJCAA Division II National Championship Tournament.

Case, a 5’11” sophomore OH, leads DMACC in kills (451).

She made the All-Conference and All Region teams for a second straight year. As a frosh, she was NJCAA D-II All-American, as DMACC finished sixth at the 16-team National Tournament. Case’s former setter Morgan Malley played at Augsburg.

The 5’8” true freshman posted 309 assists, 160 digs, and 29 ace serves. The Auggies finished the year 19-9. At Winona State is 2014 Chatfield graduate Alex Duxbury. Duxbury sat out 2015 after playing some as a true frosh at Concordia-St. Paul.

Post-Season Football Honors

With football now in districts, there are All-District teams. In the Mid-Southeast, Fillmore Central boasts the Coach of the Year (Chris Mensink) and a league second-best seven All-District players. Tyson Ristau, an AllSFA Blue performer as a junior,

repeats as A-C/A-D. He led FC with 859 yards rushing and 10 TD’s (11 total TD’s). Fellow senior Trace To l l e f s o n (6’2” 153 WR/S) also makes it after leading FC in receiving (30-539, 3 TDs) and Tyson Ristau interceptions (4).

He added a rushing TD and a kickoff return TD while authoring a rush, a reception, and three different returns (punt, kickoff, interception) of over 50 yards.

Juniors Riley Means (5’9” 182 QB/LB), Sam Rustad (6’1’” 155 WR), and Justin Ristau (5’10” 227 OT/LB), sophomores Brady Ristau (5’9” 155 RB/LB) and Luke Ristau (6’2” 187 DE) are also A-D. Means quarterbacked the Falcons offensively (70-110, 1056 yards, 11 TDs, 3 INTs passing; 72-280, 5 TDs rushing) and defensively (3 INT’s, team high 105 tackles). Half of Rustad’s receptions went for TDs (5).

B-Ristau was the team’s second leading rusher (92-419, 5 TDs) and tackler. J-Ristau was a key two-way starter while Luke had a team high 6 sacks. R-P boasts five MSE A-D players, seniors Kyle Weidemann (5’10” 165, RB/LB), Noah Dahl (6’2” 185, OL/DE), and Matt Culhane (6’9” 305, OL/DL), juniors Noah Carlson (6’1” 180 RB/S) and Lukas Rasmussen (5’9” 150 WR/ CB). Carlson, who was All-SFA Blue as a sophomore, finished with around Noah Carlson 1,150 rushing yards, 15 rushing TDs, and 17 total TD’s. Dahl and Culhane were part of a mid-season line shuffle that allowed Carlson to run for 839 yards and 12 TD over the final four games. Weidemann chipped in some rushing work and was play-making linebacker.

Rasmussen made plays in all three phases of the game (4 INT’s). All five started both ways. KingSee Sports Page 13 

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sland’s sole All-District player is sophomore Reece Eickhoff (6’0” 170 TB/CB).

In the Southeast-White, Chatfield sports four All-District players, seniors Carter Duxbury (6’2” 210 RB/LB), Aaron Paulson (5’10” 160 RB/CB), and Riley Ahern (6’0” 185 TE/LB), junior Parker Fossum (6’3” 190 RB/LB). Fossum was one of the White’s top rushers and playmakers (781 rushing yards, 8 TDs; 153 receiving yards, 2 TDs, INT return TD, KOR return TD).

D u x b u r y, who was AllSFA White as a junior, Parker Fossum was his best offensive accomplice (648 rushing yards, 7 TDs; 173 receiving yards) while keying the Gopher defense. Ahern and Paulson were both two-way starters.

Juniors Dillon Bance (6’0” 170 QB), Kevin Bradt (5’9” 175 OL/ DL), Spencer Mandt (5’11” 200 OL/DL), and Alex Pagel (5’9” 150 RB/LB) were named A-D Honorable Mention.

In the 9-Man South-East, Mabel-Canton sports four AllDistrict players, seniors Mitch Kuhn (6’0” 165 RB/DB) and Alex Mengis (6’0” 210 OL/DL), juniors Wayne Ross (5’9” 180 RB/LB) and Weston Whalen (5’9” 160 RB/DB). Mengis and Ross were each All-SEC a year ago. Ross led the South-East with 21 rushing TD’s this year

(23 total TD’s). He finished with over 1,000 yards (1,009) for the second consecutive year. Teammate Weston Whalen led MC in rushing (1,136 yards, 11 TD’s, 14 Weston total TDs).

Whalen Kuhn had almost 900 yards total offense (481 rushing, 5 TDs; 404 receiving, 3 TD’s).

Mengis keyed the interior lines.

Freshmen Drew Wyffels (5’7” 140 QB) and Blake Henry (5’11” 170 OL/DL) are A-D HM. Houston sports three All-District selections; seniors Jeremiah Johnson (6’0” 170 WR/DB), Garrett Paulson (5’11” 185 FB/LB), and Tylor Nelson (5’10” 155 QB/ DB). Johnson led the South-East with 12 interceptions (two picksixes). He added nine offensive TD’s (15-375, 5 TDs receiving).

Nelson filled in at quarterback after the second week (43-80, 975 yards, 12 TDs, 7 INTs passing). He added two rushing TD’s and five of his interceptions came in two games against state champion Grand Meadow. Paulson keyed Houston’s defense from an inside linebacker position (teamhigh 146 tackles) while being the ‘Canes short-yardage runner (8 rushing TD’s). Fellow seniors Nathan Lee (5’10” 145 RB/DB) and Trevor Lundberg (6’4” 225 TE/DL) are A-D HM. Lanesboro also sports three A-D players; senior Steven Rein (5’10” 183 RB/LB), juniors Cole Schwichtenberg (6’0” 155 QB/CB) and Collin Scott (6’0” 155 RB/

LB). Scott talled 1,000-plus total yards (840 yards, 6 TDs rushing; 346 yards, 4 TDs receiving; INT return TD). Schwichtenberg dictated the offense from under center (612 rushing yards, 13 TDs; 36-69, 500 yards, 8 TDs passing). Rein was the second leading rusher (734 yards, 6 TDs) and the defense’s top tackler. Senior Zaccary Wead (6’0” 235 C/DT) and junior Jared Troendle (6’2” 253 OL/DT) are A-D HM.

The Next Level Football

A number of former county football players are also playing at the next level. Alan McCauley (Kingsland 2011) played at Southwest Minnesota State. The 6’5” 290-pound senior started all eleven games on the offensive line for a second straight year, earning NSIC All-South Division Honorable Mention.

The Mustangs finished at 8-3.

McCauley attended RCTC out of high school. Nate Skare (Chatfield 2014) played at Upper Iowa University.

The 6’2” 205-pound sophomore unleashed 73 punts for 2,846 yards (39.3 average). He earned NSIC All-South Division 2nd Team. He also did the Peacocks punting (70 for 2,522 yards) as a true freshman in 2014. A teammate is Isaac Freese (Lanesboro 2013), a 6’3” 250-pound redshirt sophomore defensive end.

Freese played in eight games (21 total tackles, four tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks). UIU finished at 6-5.

Jayme LaPlante (Chatfield 2014) played in ten games for MSUMankato (15 tackles, interception). The Mavericks (10-1) are ranked highly and they made the Division II play-offs. They’re only loss thus far was to WSU. At Winona State is Tyler Lund (Chatfield 2012). The 6’3” 305pound junior o-lineman started all eleven games for the Warriors for a second straight season.

Zach Olstad (FC 2012) and Cale Stensgard (RP 2014) are also on the Warrior’s roster.

Olstad played all 11 games in 2014, but didn’t see action in 2015. Stensgard redshirted in 2014. WSU finished the year at 5-6. Matt Salerno (Chatfield 2012) punted at UW-La Crosse. He had 47 boots for 1,669 yards his junior year. The Eagles finished at 3-7. Drew Hurley and Tommy Jech (both Chatfield 2015) are at Gustavus Adolphus. Hurley (defensive back) played in nine games (23 tackles, fumble recovery). The Gusties finished at 7-3.

Justin Viss (Chatfield 2014) and Sam Schneider (Houston 2015) are at UW-Eau Claire. Viss (6’2” 221) is listed as a defensive lineman, Schneider a center.

The Blugolds went 0-10. Evan Scheck (Houston 2014) is at Luther College. He is a 6’1” 250 sophomore offensive lineman.

The Norse finished at 4-6. *If you know of any other athletes playing college ball, email sports@fillmorecountyjournal. com.

The history/meaning of Thanksgiving Thanksgiving are getting to see

By Connor Benson As you all know, Thanksgiving is right around the corner. For many of us, the meaning of Thanksgiving usually includes feasting, fourday weekends, football games, and getting together with family. The “first Thanksgiving” was just a simple gathering following the Mayflower’s Connor arrival at Benson Plymouth Rock in 1620.

The Pilgrim’s suffered a huge loss of their original colonists, losing almost half. With the help of Indians, the remaining Pilgrims survived the extremely cold winter and yielded a very successful harvest in 1621. To celebrate that harvest, the Pilgrims and natives had a three day celebration of a “Thanksgiving” feast.

This Thanksgiving meal would not be celebrated again until June of 1676. One hundred years later, in October 1777, all 13 colonies participated in a one-time Thanksgiving celebration, which commemorated the patriotic victory over the British at Saratoga.

It would be another 150 years to establish Thanksgiving as we celebrate it today. George Washington made it a national holiday in 1789. President Lincoln made it the last Thursday in November in 1863, and Congress made it a legal holiday in 1941.

Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated mostly in Canada and the United States as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and the preceding year. It is celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States.

The things I enjoy most about

the family that I usually don’t get to see throughout the year. I think it is so great to have everyone together for a big meal and making memories. One of my favorite memories is watching the Thanksgiving Day football games and making bets on what teams will win. My favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal is definitely pumpkin pie.

For some, they like to include shopping on their Thanksgiving Day. Over the past few years, there has been a lot of controversy on that. Some say Thanksgiving is all about tradition and think it is just robbing employees of holiday time. Many are trying to boycott shopping on this day.

Some see this as Thanksgiving being overlooked. Others feel that companies are putting profit over family.

Some companies are closed over Thanksgiving and Christmas because they feel those are family-oriented days.

Many find shopping on Thanksgiving as a fun family activity.

During Thanksgiving, stores offer great deals. It’s a way to beat the Black Friday rush. Most stores don’t open until that evening, thus allowing employees to have the most of day to spend with family.

Some employees enjoy working for the extra pay.

Every family has different Thanksgiving traditions. One of those traditions may be watching football; another may be shopping. Either way, it’s about how choose to spend time with family.

Thanksgiving is all about being thankful for what you have.

I would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

Connor Benson is a student at Mabel-Canton High School. She is one of eight area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its seventeenth year.

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Peterson Council takes a second look at utility policy

By Kirsten Zoellner The city of Peterson passed an updated Utility Policy in September. With that policy, residents with past due utility accounts would receive notice of delinquency in October of each year. Amounts not paid by the second Wednesday in November would see the amount rolled onto the taxes of the property, whether incurred by a tenant or a land owner. Additionally, a 1% late fee on balances would be accrued monthly throughout the year.

Having sent out the delinquency notices last month, City Clerk Megan Boyum noted a lot of questions were raised and the city opted to back off and iron out details raised by the questions. One of the questions that arose was on utility assistance tenants may receive. If utility accounts are only in a land owner’s name, tenants may not qualify for assistance.

To remedy that, the city has revised the policy. Now, land owners and tenants will be required to sign a new service

form. The account will be in the tenant’s name, unless the land owner specifies otherwise, and both parties will receive a monthly utility statement for the property, as well as any delinquency notifications. At the end of the year, any outstanding utility amount will ultimately be the land owner’s responsibility, but having both parties aware of account status, will likely preempt this from occurring. As no other data is provided, the dual billing is not a privacy violation, according to the city’s legal counsel.

“When push comes to shove and they leave city with a huge balance, we will know where to find them,” added Boyum.

The new service form will be required of every existing and new utility service in the city.

This will aid the city in holding delinquent account owner’s liable. The service form also further explains the 1% monthly penalty that is applied. The policy, new forms, and late fees will be instated January 1, 2016.

The city is also moving for-

ward with plans to construct a new playground at the city park.

Councilor Gail Boyum noted at previous meetings that the city was made aware of several opportunities in which it could replace the aging, non-Americans with Disabilities Act compliant playground currently below the park, by the ball fields.

Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground, a company out of Golden Valley, Minn. has been

working with the council and noted an opportunity for a 40% discount on GameTime Playground systems, if ordered by November 30. Additionally, the city was made aware of a U Care grant through Fillmore County that could provide $10,00025,000 of funds towards the project.

The Events Committee has been active in seeking additional grants and donations and to date has secured $22,500 towards the project. The cost of the playground system, with discount and freight, is

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$21,958.21. Other pledges are yet to come in and a number of other requests for donations are still out. Total costs for the playground upgrade are expected at $30,584 and include everything except concrete for the footings of the posts.

The council approved signing the contract with the company. Yet to be decided is where the equipment will be placed.

Option one is below the campground area, near where the current playground sits. Councilor Gail Boyum argued the area would allow playground users to remain near the ballfields during city events, would keep children away from any traffic by the concession stand, and would keep land available up top for future campground development.

With this option, the city will need to be looking at a $3,0004,500 cost, included in the total, for soil prep, including providing a drive lane to the park, one handicap parking spot, a turn around, and a walking path of class 1 or class 2 crushed lime from the parking spot to the playground. Soil excavated from a 36’x38’ pad would be used to lessen the current 1:20 grade down the hill on the west side.

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ground location was on top of the park, south of the campground. The council reviewed three areas up top. One, east of the concession stand isn’t possible because of the hill slope and a pole with guide wire. The second area, between the bathroom and concession stand, was too small, especially if the city is required to make the bathrooms handicap accessible, which is likely. The third area, the parking area near the concession stand, is likely the best spot up, but it does encroach on the turn around a bit, as well as remove some option for campground expansion.

Mayor Tim Hallum countered that the bathrooms are a distance from the playground, if it is placed below. Councilor Loren Rue also noted that having just one handicap parking spot below may require some parking enforcement if there are more than two parties wishing to use it or a non-handicap vehicle parks in the spot, regardless of signage.

“I don’t want to put dollars down in the bottom, if there’s a cost in the future, to add another bathroom. All this comes into

play,” added Hallum. “I’m in favor of up top; the bathrooms are there, parking is there. It takes away a lot of questions.”

Councilor Boyum felt the city would need to put a fence up top around a playground for protection from traffic. “Kids are not going to pay attention,” she noted.

“There is traffic, but it’s not moving that fast. I don’t think a fence would be required around it, but we’ll have to take a closer look,” responded councilor Rue. The council has a number of months to determine where and how the playground build will be conducted. The city will need to sign an additional agreement, at some point, for a GameTime company representative to be on site during the build. The cost is an additional $10,000 if the company builds the entire playground or $2,645 for on-site supervision.

If there is no on-site supervision or inspection by the company, GameTime will not guarantee the product. It’s anticipated that it will take just one day to build the playground itself. The city will be looking for volunteers.

The city’s work on an ADACompliance Transition Plan is moving forward. The city is working to make both city hall

Monday, November 23, 2015 and the city park compliant.

According to Clerk Boyum, while USDA only addresses city hall, she feels the city should address all that is open for public access as a tangible goal to work towards. “It’s in our best interest to include the park, as we’re applying for grants for accessible playground equipment. They don’t need exact numbers. Just a plan to show you know what needs to be addressed and have a plan to do so.”

City hall and work done to date was reviewed by Southeastern Minnesota Center for Independent Living Accessibility Specialist Robert Weigel in August. Some adjustments will need to be made to make it completely compliant. In that review, several areas were addressed and the city is seeking public input on them. Two include lowering the sink in bathroom and lowering the kitchen countertop in the council chambers one half inch. For the second to happen, the city would need to rip out the newly installed kitchen cabinet area and cut the bottom off the cabinets. According to Clerk Boyum, the reason it’s a half inch off is because the floor was not level and the cabinets were

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shimmed up to make them level.

Discussion with the city legal counsel, Nethercut Law Office, led attorney Greg Schieber to say, “Let the people decide.”

Councilor Rue questioned if a rubber surface mat, with beveled edges, in front of the cabinets would qualify as a fix. “It would be less costly in the long run.” The city will look into the mat option and costs involved.

All of the compliancy issues will be included in the December 1 city newsletter. Residents have until the end of the month to share their comments. “Let’s put it out there and see what we hear from the residents,” advised Mayor Tim Hallum. “We’re getting closer.”

As part of the Transition Plan, the council approved the purchase of black, heavy finish, aluminum railings for both the city hall ramp and front entrance stairs. The post-mounted system includes handrails on both sides and will meet ADA compliance guidelines. While the council looked at two options, they approved a side-mount system in order to provide more decking space on the south-side entrance ramp. The amount, from Badger Corrugated is $2,245.04.

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$800 from Todd Atkinson for installation. The city opted to approve the work done in-house and by hiring Pete Erickson to install the railings.

Rick Lee, Public Works, will conduct a water shut off valve inventory with Councilor Dick Lee. Raised water shut off valves may be problematic for land owners and the two will locate where they are, how many there are, which extend well beyond the soil line, and then contact land owners to see if they want the valves cut down. Problematic valves will be cut down by Rick Lee and rethreaded by a plumber.

The city will contact Rushford-Peterson School District to see if there are updated layout plans for possible repurposing of the middle school. The district and the city have another meeting planned, but no date has been scheduled. The council would like updated plans in order to present something to the citizens for comment and to find out general interest on what has been tentatively laid out.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Wednesday, December 9, at 7 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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After the Leaves Fall Our friends’ weekend visit was under discussion during many weeks of glorious golden and orange autumn leaves. But then, right on time at the end of October, all of the leaves fell, hastened by a few ferociously windy days. By the time they arrived in early November, only a few tenacious oaks held on to their burgundy finery.

I thought to myself that fall had passed us by, and it was too late for a beautiful hike in the woods. But the sun rose with strong golden light for our leisurely breakfast, and we decided to head east to Beaver Creek Valley State Park, over by Caledonia.

We had last been there together three decades previously, with our toddlers running all around, so it seemed like a new exploration for us again.

We were the only people to arrive by mid morning, and used the honor system to get ourselves a park pass.

After parking in the middle of the valley, we headed to a trail that the maps promised would provide scenic overlooks. A swinging bridge over Beaver Creek triggered much laughter as the sign directed only one person at a time should cross, and we imagined tumbling into the four inches of water below.

Rich beds of deep green watercress lined the creek, the only green to

be seen, just as we remembered it in summertime long ago. We hiked up the switchbacking trails, admiring the old growth hardwood forest and remnants of familiar wildflowers. False rue anemone was already regrowing, and a few white blossoms put forward a promise for next spring.

As we neared the top of the rise, unique limestone walls stood up, like Cabbage Rocks and other secret

places in karst country. When we arrived at the top of the trail, a perfectly situated park bench provided a view, until recently obscured by thick green leaves on giant old trees, but now open through bare branches down to the creek below and across the valley to the far side, where ancient white pines were the only trees to retain their color.

When we walked back down to the creek, a closer focus revealed new discoveries. Our friend the trout fisherman noticed some splashes and roiling of the water up ahead, and as we watched, fins and tails of spawning brown trout broke the reflective water surface. Farther along, the crystal clear spring-fed creek

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revealed moving shadows in the sandy bottom, and when we stopped to observe carefully, a mayfly hatch was going on in the warm sun, while strong swimming trout were darting upstream.

Eventually we settled down for a little picnic of dinner remnants, cheese, fruit, and chocolates washed down with good beer. It turns out that a late fall hike, after the main show, can be every bit as thrilling as when the colors scream for admiration.

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The children and youth of the Fillmore Free Methodist Church will be presenting the Christmas musical “Hotel Bethlehem” at 8:30 a.m. and 10:40 a.m. on Sunday, December 6, at the Fillmore Free Methodist Church

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By Kirsten Zoellner At the Monday, November 16 school board meeting, R-P High School Principal Jake Timm detailed for the board two initiatives the district is working on. The first, World’s Best Workforce, is an annual Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) project, passed by the state in 2013. Per the MDE, it is geared towards ensuring all districts increase student performance.

Guidelines indicate the district must develop a plan to addresses five goals: “All children are ready for school, all third-graders can read at grade level, all racial and economic achievement gaps between students are closed, all students are ready for career and college, and all students graduate from high school.”

According to Timm, goals and benchmarks are checked in three times per year. For the first goal, the district was at 80% in the 20132014 school year. It fell to 69.2% the second year, due to some miscommunication. This year, after some “tweaking”, the goal is to regain the 80% standing.

The district is currently at 88% for the reading proficiency of all third grade students, verified by annual Aimsweb Assessment or MCA testing.

The project’s goal for closing achievement gap is to improve the results of struggling students at a faster rate, while the entire student body continues to improve. MDE is seeking to close the achievement gap by half by 2017. R-P is currently on track for that goal.

According to Timm, 50-55% of R-P sophomores are ready for career and college. The goal for 2015-2016 is 60% readiness.

Graduation rates for the district continue to be strong. In 2013, 94% of seniors graduated. That number

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rose to 100% in 2014. The district’s goal is to consistently attain a 95-100% graduation rate. “The goals are all encompassing,” noted Timm. “We’re helping to create successful kids.”

The district is also working with Good Shepherd Lutheran Services, Southeast Tech, and the MDE to create a Health Care Core Curriculum and pathway to Certified Nursing Assistant licensure. “This course will give students a background in the health care industry along wih giving them the needed coursework to become CNA certified,” stated Timm. The course will require 68 hours in the classroom, 40 hours practicum, and 24 hours of internship, partnering with Good Shepherd. At the end of the class, students can test for CNA licensure.

“We’re helping them gain background in health care careers,” indicated Timm. The course would be an elective and eligible as one of the 32 credits seniors need to graduate.

The district will seek board approval for the class, beginning next year, upon completion of the plan.

Superintendent Ehler’s monthly report included updates on the new school. Site preparations are complete, with the footprint of the building staked out and ready for the pouring of footings. The district has now received an approved permit for construction from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.

In relation to the new school, Board Director Taylor Peterson questioned the administration on the transport of sand from the school site to the south Farmers Co-op Elevator site in Rushford Village. That site has seen construction of a massive secondary driveway, located in a former field, to allow for better traffic flow at the Shepherd/Cur, Mountain Female • Dog • Large

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site. Peterson noted the relocation of the soil material was documented as “incidental to the contract” and sought further clarification.

Board Chairman John Linder stated that all bidders for the projects reviewed the specs, part of which was removing fill. In including it in the project bids, “It took the school out of dealing with the issue,” said Linder. Peterson contested that the district could have made a substantial amount of money from the sale of the fill, but Linder countered this citing school responsibility if no buyer could be found.

Peterson stated he believed the field had been combined well in advance of normal seasonal times, roughly the time bids were received.

“It seems there was some fore knowledge,” added Peterson.

“It was in the contract specs,” responded Linder. “Maybe it was prearranged, I don’t know. It was a private matter between firms. It’s not the school’s responsibility. We’re in the business of being a school.”

Board Director Jon Pettit questioned the specs, noting he had received a rather disturbing phone call indicating the specs had been pulled and changed four days before the bid letting. Pettit questioned why.

Superintendent Ehler responded that several contractors were attending a national event and had requested the date be moved back. “I’m not privy to anything being changed.”

“It smelled of proprietary specifications to me,” added Pettit. “A fourday period would be rather tight.

The Project Oversight Committee should be very aware of that.”

Based on a recommendation from Tim Robertson, of ICS Consulting, the district will be forming a Project Oversight Committee. It will be comprised of individuals who served on the Design Team for the New School Initiative. School Board Representatives to the committee will be Julie Koop and John Linder.

The district is seeking two community Design Team volunteers for the committee.

According to Ehler, duties, responsibilities, and a meeting schedule are being formulated. Meetings will be held every two weeks to ensure timelines are met. The goal of the committee is to resolve any design

issues or change orders that may be needed during the pre-construction and construction phases.

In a bit of housekeeping, the board approved three documents.

The first was to approve the second reading and adopt policy #250, School Board Use of Electronic Mail. Specifically detailed in the policy is the prohibition of email usage as a substitute for any kind of deliberation, thereby violating Open Meeting Law, the use of email or attachments regarding board business, which is likely to be regarded as public records, and reference to confidential information.

The second document, with Winona State University, is related to Teach 21. According to Principal Jake Timm, this seeks to better prepare teachers, providing professional and staff development opportunities while building on existing relationships.

The last document assures com-

pliance with state and federal law prohibiting discrimination with the MDE. The district is required to verify it annually.

The board unanimously approved setting the regular monthly meeting dates and times for 2016. Meetings will continue to be held at 5:30 p.m., in the high school biology room, the third Monday of each month. The meetings for January and February, however, will be the fourth Monday due to federal holidays. October’s meeting will be held at the middle school library in Peterson. A special organizational meeting has been scheduled for January 4.

The board also approved changing the time of the next regularly scheduled meeting, December 21, to 5:00 p.m. This is to accommodate the annual Truth-In-Taxation meeting, which will begin promptly at 6:15 p.m. the same evening. The public is encouraged to attend.

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The superintendent evaluation was also discussed, with four goals listed for her. Bonner was concerned that the board’s goals were not written in yet. Abraham suggested “maybe as part of that December meeting, as you look at the board’s role, look at what I have and have not done.”

Bonner suggested forwarding the input, and then set a meeting.

The plan is to finish the goal statement and provide tools for an evaluation. Bonner asked Abraham if she had comments on the goals listed. “I will be doing a survey of all the staff, and if there’s something you want me to include, I can do that,” said Abraham. Evenson suggested that Abraham also forward her own input to be included before the meeting.

In new business, Abraham again referred to the Reimbursement Resolution, explaining it needs to be done in order to use the proceeds of the bond prior to the bond being issued.

The underwriting for the bond needs approval, which is a typical

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doesn’t sound great, but it is standard procedure.” The motion to approve the resolution carried.

Abraham described the ALICE training that took place on site last week, which is training in response to an active shooter.

“It’s all about doing what we need to do to keep people safe,” she noted. She doesn’t want to cause undue unrest, but “looking at things happening globally, this isn’t training them for just a school event, unfortunately terrorism is everywhere.” Kelleher added, “It’s good not to alarm them, but it is a necessary thing.”

The elementary school presented a program on Veteran’s Day, and Abraham reported that they did an absolutely phenomenal job.

She commended the students for their time, talent, and respect. “It made me so proud to be a member of the Houston community,” Abraham stated. Evenson also complimented the teachers, staff, and children for an impressive, well done program.

The next school board meeting is scheduled for December 1st at 6 in the high school library. The public is encouraged to attend.

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Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Samita Basnet, 42, Silvis, IL; 10/24/2015, Speeding – Exceed Limit 30 mph – Urban District (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Jason Collins-George Foster, 45, Spring Valley, MN; 10/15/2015, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Mariah Jane Iraelson, 21, Brooklyn Center, MN; 10/2/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Arthur Everett Johnson, 83, Lanesboro, MN; 10/1/2015, School Bus - Stop Signal Extended/Red Lights Flashing - Other Drivers to Stop, Fine $500 (stay $350 until 5/3/2016), Total Fees $240. Unsupervised probation for six months - Conditions (11/3/2015): Remain law abiding, No same or similar.

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Lawrence Keith Rogich, 51, Mabel, MN; 9/13/2015, Disorderly Conduct – Brawling or Fighting, Fine $1,000 (stay $750 until 11/2/2016), Total Fees $340.

Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (11/3/2015): Remain law abiding, No same or similar, Write letter of apology give to DFO and they will give copy to Court and Victim, No assault - no aggressive behavior, Restitution reserved - leave open for 30 days, No contact with victim B.N..

Angie Marie Stapleton, 37, Cresco, IA; 9/24/2015, Speeding (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

MN Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division Dustin Lee Buse, 28, Inver Grove Heights, MN; 10/4/2015, Take Big Game and Wolves in Closed Hours (Open Season), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

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Nhia Sue Xiong, 54, St. Paul MN; 9/19/2015, Use /Possession of Firearms in State Park or Forest Recreation Area, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

MN State Patrol – Rochester Lesa Ann Hickle, 45, West Terre Haute, IN; 8/29/2015, Duty to Drive with Due Care (Inattentive), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Gregg Joseph Kloberdanz, 56, Jesup, IA; 10/8/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Kyle James Lee, 21, Mabel, MN; 10/24/2015, Speeding (71/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Timothy Jacob Lisota, 35, La Crosse, WI; 10/12/2015, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Daniel Todd Michels, 37, Decorah, IA; 10/27/2015, Speeding (66/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Alexander Jeffrey Van Galder, 22, Columbia Heights, MN; 10/3/2015, Speeding (68/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 17, 2016 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.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: D AT E O F M O R T G A G E : December 31, 2003 MORTGAGOR: Nathan R. Feltis, a single person.

MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 16, 2004 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 337134.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.

Dated December 31, 2003 Recorded January 16, 2004, as Document No. 337135.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’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.”

STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE 05: DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN Court File No. 23-FA-15-781 In Re the Marriage of: Jason Richard Pauling, Petitioner, and Ju-Eun Lee, Respondent.

SUMMONS The State of Minnesota to the above-named respondent: You are hereby Summoned and required to serve upon Petitioner’s attorney an Answer to the Petition of Dissolution of Marriage which is herewith served upon you, within thirty (30) days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgement by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

This proceeding involves, affects, or brings in question the following real property: The object of this proceeding is a dissolution of the marriage relationship and such division of property involved as the Court finds just.

Notice of temporary restraining and alternative dispute Resolution provisions UNDER MINNESOTA LAW, SERVICE OF THIS SUMMONS MAKES THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO BOTH PARTIES TO THIS ACTION, UNLESS THEY ARE MODIFIED BY THE COURT OR THE PROCEEDING IS DISMISSED: (1) NEITHER PARTY MAY DISPOSE OF ANY ASSETS EXCEPT (i) for the necessities of life or for the necessary generation of income or preservation of assets, (ii) by an agreement in writing, or (iii) for retaining counsel to carry on or to contest this proceeding; (2) Neither party may harass the other party; and (3) all currently available insureance coverage must be maintained and continued without change in coverage or beneiciary designation. if you violate any of these provisions, you will be subject to sanctions by the court.

(4) PARTIES TO A MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION PROCEEDING ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEMPT ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA LAW. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION INCLUDES MEDITATION, ARBITRATION, AND OTHER PROCESSES AS SET FORTH IN THE DISTRICT COURT rules.

YOU MAY CONTACT THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR ABOUT RESOURCES IN YOUR AREA. IF YOU CANNOT PAY FOR MEDIATION. AVAILABLE TO YOU TO YOU THROUGH NONPROFIT PROVIDER OR A COURT PROGRAM. IF YOU ARE A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC ABUSE OR THREATS OF ABUSE AS DEFINED IN MINNESOTA STATUES, CHAPTER 518B, YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO TRY MEDIATION AND YOU WILL NOT BE PENALIZED BY THE COURT IN LATER PROCEEDINGs. Dated: February 9, 2015.

Law Office of Thomas M. Manion, P.A. Thomas M. Manion MN # 0067167 Attorney for Petitioner 204 Parkway Ave. North P.O. Box 420 Lanesboro Minnesota 55949 Telephone: (507) 467-2317 Facsimile: (507) 467-2400 Publish 16,23,30

2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this summons.

You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at:

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 206 Main Street West, Spring Valley, MN 55975 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 36.0313.000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The W. 40 feet of Lot 1 and the W. 40 feet of the N. 14 feet of Lot 2, all in Block 12, in the Original Town of the Village (now city) of Spring Valley, as per the recorded plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the county recorder in and for said county COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $48,500.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $37,195.51

That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 17, 2015 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 attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat.

58.02, is/are […].

The transaction agent’s mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is […].

X is not a transaction agent, as defined

by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn.

Stat. 58.02, is/are First Southeast Bank 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is First Southeast Bank INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied.

12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $ 152,800.00.

13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $134,230.30.

14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Fillmore County, Minnesota, at public auction on January 7, 2016, 10:00 a.m., at Fillmore County Courthouse Main Lobby.

15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 months after the date of sale.

16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on May 7, 2016.

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’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.

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

Dated: October 9, 2015 Minnesota Housing Finance Agency 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 135 - 15-007643 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 26,2,9,16,23,30 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DATE: October 20, 2015 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: September 11, 2006 2. Mortgagors: Stanley Maroushek 3. Mortgagees: First Southeast Bank 4. Recording Information: Recorded on September 15, 2006, as Document Number 354874 (or in Book […] of […] Page […]), in the Office of the County Recorder Registrar of Titles of Fillmore County, Minnesota 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: NONE INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 15.0113.010 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: The South ½ of Lot 9 and all of Lot 10, 11, and 12, Block 3 in the City of Harmony, Fillmore County, Minnesota.

Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens) 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 160 1st St. NW Harmony, MN 55939 OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the Mortgage: [check one] is a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30.

The name(s) of the transaction agent,

Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Springer & Gumbel, P.A. 141 W. Fillmore St. P.O. Box 469 Preston, MN 55965 Name of Mortgagee Assignee: First Southeast Bank P.O. Box 429 Harmony, MN 55939

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Notice to Residents of Carimona Township Meeting Date and Place Change The December meeting of the board will be held on Wednesday, December 9th, at 7:00 pm at the Karen & Paul Schmidt home.

Linda Marzolf, Clerk Publish 23,30

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Quiet Title Court File No. 23-CV-15-829 Keith Baker & Kitty Baker, Plaintiff, v.

Edward L. Knutson and the Estate of Edward L. Knutson, Ione Hallum, Debra Kiviaho, Gary L. Bailey, Jennifer Holmes, Daniel Bailey, Larry Bailey, Merle Knutson, and all successors and Assigns; SUMMONS also the unknown heirs of the aforesaid persons, and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint, subject to any easements of record, Defendants.

THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is on file in the office of the court administrator of the above-named court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though there may be no court file number on this Summons.

Richard A. Nethercut RICHARD A. NETHERCUT, PA 32 Main Ave N, PO Box 657 Harmony, MN 55939 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint you must say so in your Answer.

4. you will lose your case if you do not send a written response to the complaint to the person who signed the summons. If you do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint.

5. legal assistance. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.

6. alternative dispute resolution. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.

7. this lawsuit may affect or bring into question title to real property located in Fillmore County, State of Minnesota: The West Half of the Southeast Quarter (W½ SE¼), Section 26, Township 104 North, Range 10 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota; The Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW¼ NE¼), Section 35, Township 104 North, Range 10 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota; The Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE¼ NW¼), Section 35, Township 104 North, Range 10 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota; and all that part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW¼ NE¼) and the North Half of the Southwest Quarter (N½ SW¼), Section 35, Township 104 North, Range 10 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota; which lies North of the centerline of the Root River, excepting therefrom a small parcel of land containing 2 acres of land described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the North Half of the Southwest Quarter; thence North on the section line 186 feet; thence South 67½ degrees East to the Root River; thence West along the bank of the Root River to the point of beginning, which excepted parcel is more precisely described as: Commencing for a point of beginning at the Southwest corner of the North Half of the Southwest Quarter; thence North on the section line 186 feet; thence South 67½ degrees East to the westerly bank of the Root River; thence in a southerly direction along said westerly bank to the southerly line of said North Half of the Southwest Quarter; thence West along said southerly line to the point of beginning.

8. The object of this action is to determine that the defendants have no right, title, estate, interest or lien in or on the above described real estate. notice of no personal claim No personal claim is made against any of the defendants in the action above entitled.

Dated: November 19, 2015 RICHARD A. NETHERCUT, P.A. Richard A. Nethercut Attorney for Plaintiff (#130072) 32 Main Avenue North P.O. Box 657 Harmony, MN 55939-0657 (507) 886-6131 Publish 23,30,7

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State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-15-778 In Re: Estate of Martha E. Biel, also known as Martha Biel, Decedent.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated July 20, 2012, and a Codicil dated October 3, 2015. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Karen A. Biel, whose address is 1520 East Engie Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85022, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’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 letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent.

Dated: November 4, 2015 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator

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Attorney for Personal Representative: Richard A. Nethercut (MN# 130072) Richard A. Nethercut, PA 32 Main Avenue North Harmony, MN 55939

Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’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.

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3.74 ACRE

$99,000 924 WASHINGTON ST NW, PRESTON #4058113

• 3 Bedrooms • Bath • 2,400 sq. ft. • 0.41 Acre lot • 1957 Ranch w/full basement • 2 Enclosed porches, • Newer windows, vinyl siding, roof, mechanicals • 2 Car garage • Corner lot with mature trees

$229,900 8401 MAPLE VALLEY RD SE, ROCHESTER #4066678

$149,900 21225 COUNTY 20, PRESTON

#4065823

• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1983 Walkout ranch • Overlooks Maple Valley Golf Course & Root River • 2,584 sq. ft. • Main floor living • Open layout • New Well, Septic & Furnace • Radon Mitigation • Maintenance free exterior • Gas fireplace • Finished LL

• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • 2 Car Garage (768 sq. ft.)

• Totally remodeled kitchen & baths • Deck • Newer windows • New roof & furnace • Vinyl siding • Hardwood floors • 2005 Septic • Pellet stove • Pasture • Just off the blacktop • Move-in-Condition

LOTS AND ACREAGES FOR SALE PRESTON – NEW LISTING - Large (0.63 acre) city lot in newer development overlooking the Golf Course with city utilities. #4067246 $29,900

202 RIDGEVIEW LANE S, LANESBORO

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10695 170TH AVE SE, CHATFIELD

GORGEOUS ORIGINAL WOODWORK

• 3 Bedroom • 4 Bath • Walkout • 3,288 sq. ft.

1046 JOHN & MARY DR. SE, CHATFIELD

#4066775

• 3 Bedroom • Main floor living • 2 Car Garage • Updated Kitchen and bath • New flooring • Vinyl Siding • Replacement windows • New roof • Storage Shed • Covered patio • Choice of schools

SOLD

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 3 Car garage • 2,460

5.64 ACRES

NEW PRICE

CHATFIELD – RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOT (0.59 acre) in established neighbor-

SOLD 403 FILLMORE ST SE, CHATFIELD LDsq. ft. • Master suite SO• 2,684 • 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths

SPECTAULAR VIEWS!

• 4 Bedrooms • 4 baths • 3 Car Garage • 5,415 sq. ft.

• Main floor master suite & laundry • Quality throughout • Custom cabinetry, upgraded trim, fireplace, sunroom • 3 Finished levels • Private yard • Close in on paved road • Recent updates, roof, furnace, water softener, driveway

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#4065103

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage • 1.7 acres • Main floor living • 9’ Ceilings • Wood floors • New metal roof • Steel exterior • Updated kitchen • Newer windows • Mature trees • Level yard • Nice view • Pole shed (30’x40’) with workshop & 1 car garage

2.95 ACRES

$385,000 2053 VALLEY VIEW LANE NE, CHATFIELD #4066480

EVERYTHING ON MAIN LEVEL!

$179,900

425 2ND AVE SE, HARMONY

$124,900 #4063669

• 3 Plus bedrooms • 2 baths • Open layout • 2,348 sq. ft • Pocket doors • 9’ Ceilings • Open staircase • Stained window • Quality windows • New roof • Vinyl Siding • Deck • Porch • Remodeled bath/kitchen • 1,216 sq. ft. garage w/ workshop • Main floor laundry • Main level handicap accessible TOWNHOME LOTS CHATFIELD ORCHARD RIDGE LOTS – BANK OWNED

2 Walkout townhome lots with private backyards. This upscale neighborhood is on a paved dead end road with city utilities. Only $20,000/each.

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CANTON - NEW LISTING - 5.61 acre building site with quality built garage/hunting cabin (32’ x 32’) in rural Amherst Township. Near State Land and Trout streams. #4067224 $69,900 CHATFIELD – Commercial lot offering 0.85 acres, city utilities, level, 311 feet of Hwy 30 frontage, ready to build & only couple blocks off Hwy 52. #4062958 $89,900 FOUNTAIN – Large level lot (132’ x 300’) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900 RACINE – Lyman’s Second Subdivision. Located in newer development on cul-de-sac street with city utilities, choice of builder and covenant controlled. Hurry only 1 lot available.$22,900

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FINGERSON & DONAHOE FIRST SUBDIVISION - CHATFIELD ONLY 4 LOTS REMAINING • $37,900 - $41,900 • 0.31 acres - 0.51 acres • Covenant Controlled • Close to Elementary School • Close to Golf Course

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• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Main floor laundry • Oversized 2 car garage • Storage shed • Patio • 3 season sun room (14’ x 24’) • Steel siding • Private backyard • Energy efficient • Appliances • Conveniently located across from school

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$239,900 360 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD #4060675

$142,500

CUSTOM HOME IN GREAT LOCATION NEW PRICE

$184,900 612 MARGARET ST NE, CHATFIELD #4067250

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• 5 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car garage • Storage shed • Main floor living • Stained glass window • Etched glass • New roof, vinyl siding, windows & deck • All appliances • Great location close to High School • Move-in condition

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101 CEntEnnial St. E. WykoFF $189,900

300 W traCy rD. Spring VallEy $260,000

Absolutely stunning executive home with incredible design.

Formal living and dining areas, kitchen w/wraparound center island & breakfast nook overlooking the beautifully landscaped back yard and patio area. Master bedorom w/jetted tub & dressing area with many built-in drawers. Lower level family room, separate laundry area, lowest level entertainment room and workshop with workbench. Beautifully landscaped yard, brick accent on house, cement pavers for patio area and cement basketball court. Move in ready!

Immaculate 3 bedroom 2 bath multi-level. Single car attached garage and 24x24 detached garage that is heated, insulated, & has workshop area. Beautiful landscaped backyard with deck and patio areas. This home is completely finished with lower level family room with egress windows & lots of natural lighting, updated and newer carpet, new backsplash in kitchen, laminate floors in dining area, and newer shingles on house & garages. This property is in MINT condition and ready for immediate occupancy. Excellent location. Call for your appointment to look today!

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1013 Wayside St NW, PRESTON

Extremely well cared for! 3 bedroom on dead end. Basement laundry & 3/4 bath plus rec area.

Large deck & yard. $94,900

Tastefully updated!

2 bedrooms. Full basement. Semiprivate deck. 2 storage sheds. $76,900

Beautiful original features.

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. 3 season porch. Deck. 2 Guest cabins. $182,000

22 Main Ave. N HARMONy

51 Main Ave. N HARMONy

800 Viking Ave S LANESBORO

Move-in ready!

3 bedroom. Maple floors. Butler’s pantry. Spacious garage. Nicely landscaped yard. $79,900

fantastic location on Main Ave. Offers two units side by side. New metal roof in 2013.

Turn key business!

Fantastic opportunity to run your dream restaurant in Historic Downtown Harmony MN.

Wooded and private.

4 bedroom, 4 bathroom.

Fireplace. Deck. 2 garage. Second home with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment & 2 car garage.

Residential or Commercial!

Excellent condition with highway exposure.

Features ICF block & new construction in 2009.

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3 bedroom home, oak hardwoods, garage, & deck.

you can’t build for this price! 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Vaulted ceilings. Hardwood floors. Full finished basement. Deck off back. $179,900

XXX Pleasant St NE, PRESTON

Motivated seller! 2 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms.

Finished basement. Insulated 2 car garage. No backyard neighbors! $114,900

Great location from downtown, parks, trail, and post office.

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$119,900

332 CeDar St., Fountain

Large wooded corner lot • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • .32/acre • Large living room • Dining room • Open kitchen • New roof • 2 car attached garage • Storage shed • Patio • Schools can be Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, Chatfield, or Kingsland • Upper level laundry • Could be used as rental also Ng Listi NEw

$199,500 310 MaPle Dr., laneSboro

112 avenue ave. a ne, CHatFielD

Ranch home • Wood floors • Formal living room • Formal dining room • Family room w/gas fireplace • Newer roof • Updated electrical box • Heated garage • Large car port • Storage shed • Garden area • Patio • Firepit

$102,500

119 elM St., Fountain

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$64,900 Large lot (.43 acre) • Close to park and ball field • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Covered porch • Vinyl siding • Newer windows • 2+ garage 35064 242nD St., laneSboro $275,000

12.43 acres • Woods • Tillable

Charming 1 1/2 story home • 3 • Pasture • 4 bedrooms (3 on main) • 2 baths • bedrooms • Remodeled and updated • .42/acre Main floor laundry • Master bath • Vaulted ceilings private lot • Cul-de-sac • Mudroom • New roof • New • Open floor plan • Large deck • 20x36 horse shed windows • Vinyl siding • Garage • Peaceful setting • 26x36 machine shed • 2 deer stands • Large yard • Edge of city limits

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XXXXX faith Trail, LANESBORO Views of rivers & bluffs! Just north of Lanesboro. Garden shed, septic, electric, and water hookups are ready for your dream home or camp for the season! Access to river and paved trail system.

35 5th St NE, Harmony

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$74,900 409 Main St. SW, PreSton

$169,900 15 3rD ave SW, HarMony

SOLD!

Large ranch • 5 bedrooms • 5 baths • Main floor laundry • Large kitchen • Formal living and dining room • Newer window • Newer roof • Remodeled baths • 2 rental units w/ separate entrances and parking • 2 furnaces • 2 c/a • Great opportunity to own and rent tiNg

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545 3rD ave., nW, HarMony

244 HarWooD ave ne CHatFielD

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$149,900

205 Franklin St. nW PreSton

Large Duplex (could be B&B or residential) • 4 bedrooms and 2 baths on 1 side • 3 bedrooms and 4 baths on side • Wood floors • 10 foot ceilings • Newer roof • Covered porch • Deck • Formal living room • Formal dining room • 2 furnaces • Air units • Separate electric meters • 2 car garage • Unlimited potential

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$35,000

440 HalF St, WHalan

Close to state bike trail • Ideal for weekend getaway • Main floor laundry • New flooring • 1 1/2 acres of commercial property next to State New appliances • Newer furnace • Newer roof • Heated Bike Trail and Root River. 9 hole miniature golf garage w/bar area • 3 car garage • New Windows course, refreshment stand, and room for other possibilities. High traffic area.

3 acres • 18’ vaulted Montana Pine ceiling • Maple

Ranch home • 2+ kitchen cabinets • Cedar wood floors • In-floor bedrooms • 2 baths • Newer roof • Newer windows heat through-out house, garage • Surround sound • 2 car garage • Wood floors • Fenced yard • • Security system • Brick wall fireplace • Sun room Storage shed w/fireplace • Screened-in porch • Paneled doors • Pantry • Main floor laundry/mudroom • Master bath • Storage shed • Close to state bike trail g ListiN NEw

Nolan Valley Lots Great access from public road into rural subdivision. Enjoy Wisel Creek & catch a few trout. Buildable. XXXXX Cardinal Lane– 8.38acres XXXXX 403rd Ave – 6.37 acre

Considering selling your home or farm?

SOLD Detailed Information only a click away!

Call today for your free consultation! www.SEMNrealestate.com 35186 Cty 115, Harmony Listing & sealed bid options. ending 208 Elmwood St E, Lanesboro Roxanne@harmonytel.net

Todd Hadoff

Easy access location on a hard surface road, mature windbreak, electric at property & shared well. 7 Acres $90,000

509 Parkway Ave S, LANESBORO

15 W Center St, Harmony 110 2nd Ave SE, Harmony 460 1st Ave SE, Harmony 260 2st St NW, Harmony 35 Main Ave S, Harmony

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Panoramic view!

4 bedrooms. 3 bathrooms. Finished basement.

4 season room & wraparound deck. Att garage.

32x24 steel shed-electric. 2.5 Acres

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Simply spacious.

304 fillmore St. W, PRESTON Space to grow!

3 bedroom. 2 bathroom. Deck & 3 season porch. Walk-out basement.

2 1/2 car garage. $104,900

Quiet location on dead end street.

3 bedrooms.

4 bathrooms.

Hardwoods.

Fireplace. 2 car garage plus 1 car det. $168,000

34868 242nd St, LANESBORO

109 Spruce St., fOuNTAIN

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Great 3 bedroom, 2 bath split level home. Perm siding, newer shingles, updated bath in lower level with family room & master bedroom. You'll love the extra garage, which is heated, elec., & a/c to it. Great for RV’s, workshop or extra storage.

The home is open and bright with all appliances included. The interior has been freshly painted and new carpet in all bedrooms & lower level family room.

607 fillmore Ave. S, LANESBORO

517 Pleasant St NE, PRESTON

332 Minnesota Ave W, MABEL

No backyard neighbors!

2 bedroom.

Detached garage.

Fenced backyard with deck. $68,500

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Expansive views to enjoy!

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Hardwood floors. Gun range. 2 1/2 car detached garage. $229,900

204 N Maple St RuSHfORd

“One of a kind” property listed on the National Historic Registry. This brick home has 5 bedrooms, but could be expanded to 6. The double brick structure is well insulated.

Updates include repairs on front porch, metal roof on house & garage, new side porch, updated windows, interior updates, newer appliances, and tuck point work on foundation. You will be impressed with the unique architectural features throughout the home. Hardwood floors, original woodwork, arched doorways, exposed brick on dining room wall, and large bedrooms. Located on larger lot with mature trees.

Commercial building renovated for retail in 1998 including windows, doors, roof, and more. A commercial kitchen added in 2010.

314 N Ash Mabel

300 E. FrEmont Spring VallEy $108,500

Kelsey Bergey Real Estate Agent remax@harmonytel.net Office 507-886-4221

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1120 Matthew St. SW, PRESTON

212 Houston St SW, PRESTON

Hard to find 5 bdrm 3 bath split level home. Excellent location and numerous updates. Beautiful landscaped yard and tiered deck leading to perennial gardens & storage shed. The home is spacious & bright with large bay windows in lower level allowing for plenty of natural sunlight. Dual thermostat heat, an abundance of storage, separate laundry area, formal dining room and eat-in kitchen. Neutral carpet in family room & laminate floors add to the beauty of this home. With winter upon us, you will love the 2 gas fireplaces to stay warm and cozy. Call for your appointment to see today!

25 Center St. W, Harmony, MN 55939 www.SEMNrealestate.com Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

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4 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms. 2 car attached garage. $104,900

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404 n. BroaDWay Spring VallEy $179,900

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THANK YOU TO ALL MY CLIENTS AND CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE MADE THIS PAST YEAR SO REWARDING IN SO MANY WAYS. HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU! 508 lynDalE aVE Spring VallEy $159,900

524 HillCrESt DriVE Spring VallEy $142,900

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

Previously the Olmsted Medical Building located on Tracy Road. The building is in great condition and would be a wonderful building for variety of uses or businesses. Approximately 3,800 sq ft with the building and an acre lot with approximately 25 spaces of parking. The parking lot is asphalt.

The building has steel siding with brick accent.

The lower level is finished complete with kitchen area. Inquire about Economical Development Assistance.

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Well established bar/restaurant/off-sale business located at the start of the State Bike Trail. Seating up to 150 plus large deck for summertime fun. Turn-key operation with everything staying. Great opportunity. $198,500

HarMony GreenHouSe & Floral

Great opportunity to own this commercial acreage and business. Ideal location on Highway 52. Currently is Harmony Greenhouse & Floral and Dog Pad, LLC. Unlimited potential for business opportunities.

New metal roof, knotty pine ceilings and walls, loft area, garage, patio deck, all new fencing, 2 greenhouses and additional building.

Unlimited potential for

this Impressive Victorian • Zoned residential & Commercial • Previous owners included well-known French Restaurant and B&B • Unlimited potential • 4 bedrooms • 4 baths • Wood floors throughout • Unending character • Gorgeous open staircase • Completely g $109,900 istiN L Ng w 721 CliFF St. nW updated mechanicals • High ceilings • WalkNE Listi NEw 31 MillHouSe lane SW CHatFielD up attic ready to be finished • Endless amount $139,900 CHatFielD of activities: canoeing, biking, tubing, theater,

Large ranch • 4 bedrooms • 2 Townhouse • 1 level living • 2 bedrooms • Dining room restaurants, boutiques, parks, breathtaking • Living room • Main floor laundry • Deck • Garage • scenery, golf courses, and much more • This baths • 2 car garage • 2 decks • Formal living unique opportunity needs to be viewed to room • Formal dining room • Wood fireplace No maintenance appreciate.

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EMPLOYMENT On The Crunchy Side - in Harmony, is seeking kitchen staff, flexible hours. Also, bartender/servers, flexible hours. Will train. And an early morning cleaner, about 15 hours per week. Ask for Lisa or Miles, apply within. h9,16,23,30-o

EMPLOYMENT Vis Plumbing & Heating LANESBORO MN is looking for experienced or apprentice plumber. Full-time, will train. 507-467-2240 h16,23-o

POSITION OPEN Legal Administrative Assitant Part-Time (2-3 days per week).

Small law office. Previous law office experience in real estate, estate planning, family law and general litigation preferred. Send resume with references to: Law Office of Thomas M. Manion P. A., P.O. Box 420, Lanesboro, MN 55949 or Paralegal@tmanionlaw.com

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Residential support staff : Full-time & Part-time lPn: Full-time & Part-time Apply online at www.mapleleafservices.org or call Cherie at 507-765-2107

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Background checks are required.

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Are you a caring individual who likes helping the elderly? If so, we are looking for you! Spring Valley Senior Living has an opening for a part time Universal Worker for our housing with services department. Previous experience not required. If interested, please send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or email hr@svseniorliving.com EOE h16,23-o

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HOUSING DIRECTOR Chosen Valley Assisted Living Chosen Valley Care Center, Inc. in Chatfield, MN has a fabulous opportunity for a caring professional with solid leadership and interpersonal skills to join our team as Housing Director for Chosen Valley Assisted Living. The desired experience for this position includes the ability to assess and understand the needs of seniors, marketing, familiarity with community services, knowledge of regulatory processes, experience with computers and business office functions, along with a team-building philosophy. RN/ LPN experience preferred. Chosen Valley Care Center enjoys a solid reputation of care and services, supportive working environment, and a dedicated facility team. Excellent salary, benefits and retirement plan!

Applications/resumes should be forwarded to: Director of Clinical and Resident Services, Chosen Valley Care Center, Inc., 1102 Liberty Street SE, Chatfield, MN 55923.

Applications/resumes will be accepted until position filled.

siGn-on Bonus AvAiLABLE Be a part of a creative and dynamic team of managers who are person centered in their approach to resident care! Mabel Green Lea Senior Living seeks a Minnesota licensed RN. Experience in nurse management preferred. Contact Julie Vettleson or stop by for an application.

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Our Installers get to work with the latest in broadband technology that provides cable, internet, phone, and home security services. With our training, you learn to install, troubleshoot and resolve service problems. Must have high school diploma or GED, (Preston & Southeast Minnesota Areas) a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to use a ladder and lift up to 70 Our getpaid to work with the latest broadbandalong technology that providesvehicle cable, lbs. Installers We provide training, tools andinequipment with the company internet, and home security services. our training, youorlearn to install, and coverphone, all costs associated with the vehicle. With This is NOT seasonal contract work. troubleshoot and resolve service problems. Must have high school diploma or GED, We hire FULL TIME EMPLOYEES... a valid driver’s goodand driving record andwww.mediacomcable.com/careers ability to use a ladder and lift up to 70 To view a fulllicense, description to apply, visit: lbs. We provide training, toolsinand equipment alongphone with the company vehicle Apply paid online & call Barb HR for an immediate interview and cover all costs associated with the vehicle. This is NOT seasonal or contract work. ph: 507-837-4893 We hire FULL TIME EMPLOYEES...

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Lanesboro Public School, year round position.

Pay based on education/ experience.

Application available at Lanesboro Public School, 100 Kirkwood St., Lanesboro, MN 55949 507-461-2229 Position open until filled.

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Bonus-Pay on Weekends and shift differential.

Community Liaison

GSS home care is seeking a part-time community Liaison in the Fillmore and Winona county areas. The purpose of the liaison is to create a relationship with others who support long term care in our communities. The position requires a self starter with some experience in marketing, social work, or nursing. A background in home care is helpful, but not required.

To learn more, contact Vickie Lynch @888-381-3205 Or apply online at www.good-sam.com AA/EYE/M/F/Vet/Handicap- Drug-Free workplace

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115 N. Lyndale Ave. Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 • EOE

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CHS MEMBER COOPERATIVE Career Opportunities in Minn. Agronomy Manager, Propane Operations / Location Manager, Service Station Manager. If interested, please apply online: http:// bit.ly.com/chscareers Brian Slaughter 701/721-7247 Brian.slaughter@chsinc. com. MCAN

Wanted: Cars, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfno

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We would like to thank our family and friends for all the cards, gifts, and flowers for our 50th anniversary. It made our day very special.

Joe and Carol Gosi t23-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The family of Bernice Miller would like to say thank you for all the cards and memorials for our mother. Thank you to the pastors of Zion Lutheran Church in Stewartville for their many visits over the years. Also, we would like to sincerely thank the Chosen Valley Care Center for the excellent care they provided.

Reagan & Diane Miller & Family Becky Asleson & Family t23-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I wish to thank my family and friends for your prayers, visits, cards, flowers, gifts, and phone calls when I was in St. Mary’s and Harmony Care Center. I appreciated this very much. Also thank you for all the birthday cards and visits.

Blessings and Love, Catherine Bakke t23-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks to everyone for the prayers, cards, flowers, balloons, calls, visits, rides, and food after my recent knee replacement surgery. Special thanks to my family for their loving care so I could recover at home. It is all so appreciated.

God Bless!

Linda Marzolf t23-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We wish to express our thanks and appreciation to all who have helped us during the time of Steve’s injury and following Merwood’s hospitalization and health concerns. Thank you for keeping us in your prayers. We would also like to thank Pastor Marie Anderson and The Hospice Chaplin for their visits. Also, thank you for all the food brought to help feed everyone. Last but not least, we would like to thank our families for all the support and help they are giving us. God Bless All of You! Merwood & Darlys Storhoff Steve & Beth Storhoff and Family ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Buying and Selling Gold & Silver, collector coins, diamonds, gold jewelry, silver dollars, pocket watches, antiques, rare currency, dental gold, any gold or silver items, 33 years same retail location. Fairmont, MN, Kuehl’s Coins, 507235-3886 (MCN)

NOW HIRING Company OTR drivers. $2,000 sign on bonus, flexible home time, extensive benefits. Call now! Hibb’s & Co. 763/389-0610. MCAN Cliff Viessman Inc. is accepting applications for Regional Tanker Drivers for the Cedar Rapids terminal. $1,000 Sign On Bonus. $50 K+ per year. Health, Dental, 401K. Profit Sharing. Paid Weekly.

Monthly safe driving bonus. CDL with tanker endorsement required. Two years experience required or driving school graduate with six months experience.

Some weekend work required. Contact Nate at 800-353-0344. Option 5. natev@ viessmantrucking.com. www.viessmantrucking.com. “A Driver Friendly Company” (MCN) OWNER OPERATORS wanted. Paid all miles. No touch freight. Many operating discounts. Family run business for 75 years. Many bonuses and good home time. Direct deposit paid weekly. Call 800-533-0564 ext.205. (MCN) CLASS A CDL Driver. Good home time.

Stay in the Midwest. Great pay and benefits. Matching 401k. Bonuses and tax free money. Experience needed. Call Scott 507-437-9905. Apply on-line http:// www.mcfgtl.com (MCN Hiring OTR Truck Drivers: Iowa based carrier has solo/team positions available.

Competitive pay. Scheduled Hometime.

Midwest & West Coast traffic lanes.

Consistent miles & NO EAST COAST. 1-800-645-3748 (MCN) MAKE $1,000 WEEKLY! Paid in advance! Mailing Brochures at Home! Easy pleasant work. Begin Immediately! Age unimportant! www.

MyHomeIncomeNow55.com (MCN) MABEL GrEEn LEA sEnior LivinG is LookinG for spEciAL pEopLE who wAnt to MAkE A diffErEncE.

temporary part-time Activity Assistant Green Lea Senior Living is seeking a part-time Activity Assistant. Apply in person at Green Lea Senior Living.

Call Leah Stammeyer, Community Life Coordinator, with questions.

"Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status, or any other legally protected characteristic."

Green Lea senior Living 115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 • EOE (507) 493-5436 …because the journey matters

Mabel Green lea senior living is looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference

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FOR SALE BILL’S GUN SHOP. Buy, sell, trade, and repair. We are your local MUCK BOOT dealer. Hours: 7pm-10pm M-F, Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday by appointment. 1 1/4 miles south of Carimona, 19708 Kava Rd, Preston. 507-765-2762 s10eow- o For Sale: Like new recumbent bike Nordic Track GX5.0 Pro. Call 507268-4474. s23,30-x B.B.Ques Barbecue Store. Shop Award Winning BBQ Rubs, Sauces, Hot Sauces & More. Shop 24/7 online www.

BBQUESTORE.com - Many low sodium, Low Sugar & No MSG! Great For Gifts! (MCN) Trailer Sale! Over 125 trailers in one location. 6’x12’ V-nose ramp door $2,750.00; 6’x10’ 7k dump trailer $3,932.00; 82”x14’ UTV/ATV in Steel & Aluminum; 66”x10’ Aluminum $1,646.00; Used 2012 Gravity tilt 14k $2,899.00; 28’ Electric tilt Gooseneck 14k $7,982.00 www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld. com 515-972-4554 (MCN)

The Arnold Bradley Band will play for worship services at Fountain and Root Prairie Lutheran Churches on Sunday, November 29, Fountain at 9:00 and Root Prairie at 10:30. The band features “Classic Country, Bluegrass, 50’s and Old Tyme Music”. Fountain Lutheran is located at the corner of 52 and Main St., Fountain, MN, and Root Prairie is on Co.11, 3 miles east of Fountain. All are welcome! n16,23-o City of Lanesboro Public Hearing: 5:30pm, Zoning ordinance for Renewable Energy Truth in Taxation Hearing: 6:00pm, Monday, December 7, 2015. Council Chamber Meeting Room, 202 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN. n23,30-o ADOPTION: INCREDIBLY LOVING, young couple wants to give your baby a warm, caring, happy home with every advantage. Expenses paid. Call/ text Rebecca & David 646/378-9326.

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Green lea Manor Nursing Home

115 N. Lyndale Ave. Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 • EOE

…because the journey matters

Flying South for the Winter?

Cut Your own ChriStmaS tree Balsam Fir • Blue spruce • scotch pine Limited Number of White pine & norWay pine

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Sat., Nov. 21 - 10:00am - Arnie and Charlene Egge Auction. Auction held at 19654 Maland Dr, Peterson, MN. For more information contact Zenke Auction at www.zenkeonline.com or www. zenkeauctionrealty.com. Listing in the Journal.

Fri., Dec. 4 at 10am - Land Auction. For more info call Emerald Land Company at 309-368-8562 or visit www.maquaketaregionalstockyards.com.

Notice in the Journal.

Thurs., Dec. 8 at 10am - Fillmore County, MN Land Auction. For more info call Burke Real Estate at 563-380-2868 or visit www. burkerealestatecresco.com. Notice in the Journal.

Thurs., Dec. 10 at 10am - Fillmore County, MN Land Auction. For more info call High Point Realty & Auction at 507-218-1243 or visit www.

HPRAA.com. Notice in the Journal.

Fri., Dec. 18 at 9:30am- Consignment auction.

For more info call Gehling Auction Company at 800-770-0347. Listing in the Journal.

ONLINE AUCTIONS Sun., Nov. 22 at 5:30pm - DARR online auction.

For more info and complete listing DARR Auctions & Realty 800-852-0010 or www.darrauctions.com.

Listing in Journal.

Tues., Dec. 15 at 7:00pm - DARR online auction.

Preston house auction. For more info and complete listing DARR Auctions & Realty 800-852-0010 or www.darrauctions.com. Listing in Journal.

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services

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FARM

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• Mowing • StuMp grinding • Fall Clean-up • Snow plowing • iCe ManageMent

Monday, November 23, 2015

services REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements.

Same day service. Used cars for sale.

Specializing in Toyota Prius sales and services. Hi-Tech Rebuilders, Rushford.

507-864-7440 or 507-459-1504. v11tfno Celebrating 20 years in the ICF Industry Complete sales and education available of 42518 State Hwy 44 • Mabel, MN 55954 multiple ICF Forms and Phone (507) 493-5888 • Fax (507) 493-3888 all related accessories Email tristateicf@gmail.com including ICF Bracing Website www.tristateicf.com sales and rental.

BEst PriCEs, Build different, Build Better, BEst suPPort, WE knoW iCF's.

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• aerating • power BrooMing • inSured • light BaCkhoe work

For Sale: 1400# hay bales. Net wrapped, no rain, no weeds, stored inside. 507-450-3416 or 507-459-7277. f16, 23-o

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(Free eStiMateS)

Quality Hay: 1-2 Crop - No Rain, 3x3x8 + small squares 507-421-6050. f23,7,21,11-x

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Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months), plus bundle & save (Fast Internet for $15 more/month.) Call now 800/297-8706.

MCAN DISH NETWORK - $19 Special, includes FREE Premium Movie Channels (HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, and Starz) and Blockbuster at home for 3 months. Free installation and equipment. Call NOW! 1-866-820-4030 (MCN) $14.99 SATELLITE TV. Includes free installation. High speed internet for less than $.50 a day. Low cost guarantee.

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PeoPle eat year round Donate to the Fillmore County Food Shelf by dropping off items at the Fillmore County Journal 136 St. Anthony St., Preston, MN

We are pleased to announce we now sell & service Boss & Snowdogg Snow Plows.

We have a selection of new and used trailers and we are an authorized dealer for Wilson, Kiefer Industrial, Road King, Alum Line, and Pacesetter trailers. We also provide service work when your trailer needs a tune up.

MOTORCYCLES: TOP CASH PAID! For Old Motorcycles! 1900-1980. DEAD OR ALIVE! 920-371-0494 (MCN) DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 1-800-283-0205 (MCN)

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An Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County

Fillmore County Weather Forecast November 23

November 24

November 25

November 26

November 27

November 28

November 29

Sunny, Not as Cold

Rain, Drizzle Poss.

Rain, Drizzle Poss.

Cloudy & Colder

Snow, Flurries Poss.

Increasing Clouds

Overcast

Monday

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29

41

Wednesday

31 43

Thursday

28

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21

Friday

33

Saturday

18 34

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Sunday

31

18

This is a projected forecast, for the most up-to-date weather go to www.fillmorecountyjournal.com and click on the weather icon.

Sun & Moon Schedule Date: SunriSe & SunSet 11/23/15 7:13am 4:36pm 11/24/15 7:14am 4:35pm 11/25/15 7:15am 4:35pm 11/26/15 7:16am 4:34pm 11/27/15 7:18am 4:34pm 11/28/15 7:19am 4:33pm 11/29/15 7:20am 4:33pm

MoonriSe & MoonSet 3:28pm 4:10am 4:09pm 5:24am 4:55pm 6:35am 5:46pm 7:43am 6:41pm 8:46am 7:40pm 9:40am 8:41pm 10:28am

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Moon Phases • December & January FuLL

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by Landon Sethre Fountain, MN

All children 13 and under are welcome to submit Weather Art. Send your picture to Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or email it to: ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com or drop it off at the Fillmore County Journal, 136 St. Anthony St., Preston, MN Be sure to include Child’s First and Last Name, Age, Town, and Title of Art Work.

Jan.9

Jan. 1

BlackFriday Savings Sale running through whole month of November

MORE IN STORE SPEcIALS AND SALE PRIcING Av AILABLE

$1699

99

Fillmore County’s 7th AnnuAl Th

TURKEY DAY RUN Registration at 7:30 a.m.

RiveRside oN the Root in Lanesboro, MN.

Save $600

$499.99

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November 26th

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

Stainless Only

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NO INTEREST IF PAID IN FULL WITHIN 12 MONTHS! on your qualifying appliance purchase of $499 or more with your qualifying credit card.

Event Hosted by The Unofficial Fillmore County Running Club

Craig Britton, Preston • Ross Kiehne, Harmony Jim Peters, Harmony • Jason Schwarz, Fountain Jason Sethre, Fountain Call (507) 251-5297 with questions or visit www.fillmorecountyjournal.com to register in advance.

Share your thoughts at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

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STOREWIDE! Custom Orders Included

ONE YEAR Special Financing!

No payment ‘til December 2016**

FREE GAS!

Just for Shopping Drury’s No Purchase Necessary!

Over 35,000 Square Feet of Fully Accessorized Displays!

OUR 90th YEAR! OUR 90th YEAR!

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*Discounts are off MSRP, and prior discounts may have been taken.

Just 28 miles south of Rochester on Highway 52 ©2015 Drury’s

**$699 minimum purchase, normal down payment and credit approval required.

Finance charge will be waived if paid in full in 12 months, otherwise finance charge will accrue from date of contract. This offer does not apply to prior purchases and may not be combined with any other special offer.

Some exclusions may apply. Call 800-561-2000 for more details.

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100 Main Street Fountain, MN 507-268-4363 STORE HOURS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 am-8 pm; Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9 am-5 pm; Sunday Noon-4 pm.