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Deputy Keasling makes history in Fillmore County
Sheriff Tom Kaase and Deputy Samantha Keasling stand outside the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office in Preston, Minn. Keasling is the first full-time female deputy in Fillmore County. Photo by Barb Jeffers By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com
As the first full-time female deputy in Fillmore County, Samantha Keasling will undoubtedly be in the record books of Fillmore County but she is making her mark in many other ways as well. Keasling decided at the young age of 18 that she wanted to go into law enforcement. She states that she knew she “wanted to help people” and also knew she “did not want to work in an office” where she would be sitting at a desk all day. I thought law enforcement would be “a good fit” states Keasling commenting that it has
“been a good outlet for me to get out and meet people and be social and help people without being stuck in an office” all day. Deciding on her career at such a young age has given Keasling the opportunity to make many great accomplishments in a short period of time. Keasling began her career in law enforcement in 2000, at the age of 19, working patrol for Anoka County in Minnesota. After attending Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, Minn., Keasling received her Associate’s Degree in law enforcement and became fully licensed in 2002. Keasling then received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology say-
ing that she chose an area for her bachelor’s degree that would “enhance” the education she had already received. Currently, she is working on her Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice through Metropolitan State University and plans to graduate in May of 2017. Keasling notes that Metropolitan State University has one of the best programs for law enforcement and criminal justice, which is why she chose to make the drive to the cities once a week for classes. After working for Anoka County for six years, Keasling made the move to Fillmore County in 2010 and has been very happy See HISTORY Page 10
Kingsland single-site plan voted down By R ich Wicks rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com
The Kingsland School Board met in regular session November 23 in the Kingsland Cafe due to a large crowd estimated at 120, including TV news crews. All board members were present (Doug Plaehn, Deb Larson, Kristin Beck, Troy Asher, Gwen Howard, and Ann Oeltjen) as was Superintendent John McDonald. Ten citizens had signed up to address the board, and each had a turn at the microphone, giving an opinion regarding the board’s single-site proposal. Each spoke in opposition to the plan, with some voicing concerns regarding the performance of school administrators. Objections to the singlesite plan included the concern of too many students of all ages being “crammed” into one building, questions regarding the accuracy of repair estimates for the
Wykoff site, questions regarding the reasons for Kingsland continuing to lose students through open enrollment, and concerns about a perceived lack of communication between the school board and the community. Each of the ten citizens was met with applause from many in the crowd following his or her statements. One of the speakers, Dan Howard, delivered a petition, which he said had over 530 signatures. He read from the petition, stating in part, “We, the undersigned stakeholders of Kingsland District 2137 do hereby advise and require the school board to refrain from any action that would remove the students from the Wykoff facility…” Another speaker, Jeff Erding, commented, “There’s a lot of confusion,… and it’s justified confusion…”. He read statements from the 2008 and 2012 See KINGSLAND Page 2
Cheryl Krage named Director of Lanesboro Chamber of Commerce By Beth McM animon beth@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Cheryl Krage has accepted the position as the new Director for the Lanesboro Chamber of Commerce. Though she originally grew up in Milwaukee and spent some time working in Washington DC, she and her husband decided to settle in this area in order to join a family business. “We’ve been here for close to ten years now, so I’m getting used to the area,” Krage commented, acknowledging the difference between metropolitan and small town areas. “Small town life is definitely different, with everybody knowing each other, but I have come to enjoy it,” she added. “I’ve loved seeing how
things evolve in town.” Krage had worked in a number of non-profit organizations, and that experience led to a job at the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center as a representative for the Chamber. “I have been involved in the Chamber in different ways over the last number of years, and when the situation presented itself, I didn’t think that I could pass it by,” Krage reported on her acceptance as director. “It’s a new challenge for me.” Krage further stated, “As the Director of Tourism, I’m working in the capacity of getting the word of Lanesboro out there and bringing them to town. I’ve been researching different marketing techniques since I’ve See DIRECTOR Page 14
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the retirement of Rick Rowe, and Superintendent McDonald thanked him for his years of service. The board then approved several hirings and an Extended Day Preschool Addition (.5 FTE). The board also approved moving forward on looking into sharing a superintendent with the Grand Meadow School District, and approved a three-year Business
Manager service contract. Next, there was discussion regarding December meeting dates. Since the Truth in Taxation meeting had already been set, it will stay as scheduled on December 21 at 6:01 p.m. The next regular board meeting will be December 22 at 6:30 p.m., in the District Conference Room.
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and cafeteria use fee of $300. It was explained this had been accidentally left off when the Facility Use Fee was previously approved, and it was also clarified that this is actually just a reduced fee option for those who use both the cafeteria AND the gym, rather than charging full price for each. The board unanimously voted to approve the Transportation Study and implement its recommendations as described by Tom Watson. The board heard an audit presentation regarding the audit done by the firm of Clifton Larsen Allen, and approved the audit as presented. Next, the board approved
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The board voted on the singlesite proposal, and it failed to carry. Three members voted in favor, and three opposed. Gwen Howard asked board chair Doug Plaehn to please explain to the citizens what the result of the vote truly means. She asked if the vote means that the intermediate school will remain in use for the next school year. He stated, “I would say that’s a fair assessment. We’ll have to go back to ground zero”. He explained that facilities are in need of repairs, and the board will need to focus on what to do about that. Next, the board voted to approve a combined gymnasium
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C ommentary Admitting refugees, the right thing to do By Karen Reisner With the recent tragic ISIS attacks in Paris, it is understandable and reasonable that Americans fear that we too will be attacked by these extremists. It is most unfortunate that politicians have chosen to exploit the apprehension felt by many Americans with overheated rhetoric that plays on their anxiet- Karen Reisner ies. Words do matter. Our leaders and those who seek to lead should not fuel an overreaction that we may one day regret. America turned away desperate Jews in 1939 fleeing Nazi Germany during the Holocaust because of fear that some posing as refugees would be spies. Thousands of innocents could have been given safe harbor, many of them children. We forced innocent Japanese Americans, many who were American citizens, into internment camps after the attack on Pearl Harbor because their loyalty was questioned simply because of their ancestry. Let’s not again overreact and do what years down the road will again be seen as a black mark on American history. The above examples brought shame on our country. We need to take a step back, consider the cost in human suffering, conquer our fears, and rise above this time. Traditionally, since World War II, America has given refugees safe harbor. Even worse than closing the door to refugees from Iraq and Syria based on their country Editorial Cartoon
of origin is closing that door based on their faith. What message does this send. The first amendment to the Constitution guarantees that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibit the free exercise thereof;” This is a core value. Extremists groups like ISIS can use this rhetoric, suggesting only Christians be admitted, as a recruitment tool. This gives credence to their propaganda that we are fighting (crusading) against Islam. The reality is that large numbers of Muslims have been targeted, killed, and forced to flee along with Christians. There are 1.6 billion people in the world that identify themselves as Muslim. They should not be persecuted simply because of their faith. Only a very tiny fraction have been radicalized and believe in the cult like ideology that they are the only true Muslims. Syrians are fleeing both from ISIS and the brutality of Syrian President Assad. The strategy of ISIS is to build a worldwide caliphate, a political entity, leading to the end of times and the death of all infidels. To do this it is essential that they hold territory where Islamic law is strictly enforced. It is their belief that they will defeat the combined armies of the West at Dabiq, Syria initiating the beginning of the end of times - the apocalypse. To get an understanding of what ISIS members believe and want to do read the article, “What Does ISIS Really Want”, that appeared in the March issue of the Atlantic written by Graeme Wood. American Muslims worry about security for their fami-
lies and neighborhoods. They face a backlash because of the violence of radicalized groups. ISIS is their enemy too. Making them submit to a registry as one presidential candidate has suggested is un-American and goes against the values laid out in the Bill of Rights. I like to believe we really are a moral people. Fear and panic should not be allowed to shred our values, to cause us to be intolerant. How we react to fear is a measure of who we are and strive to become. Let’s not to forget the values that really make America great. Some of the over the top rhetoric seems to fail to recognize that the people fleeing Iraq and Syria are innocent human beings just trying to survive and have a life. Elevated risk is a reality in today’s world. Not trusting our own government is part of the problem. It is my understanding that the vetting process for refugees is rigorous and can take up to one to two years. Only a fraction of refugees that have gone through this process have been granted entry into the United States. This is probably one of the most difficult ways to gain entrance into the United States. Extremists are more likely to gain entrance through a guest visa program. Terrorism succeeds when fear permeates so deeply that day to day decisions are made based on that fear. It can keep us from being who we are or strive to be. We should fight the impulse to close our borders to appease our fears which would diminish the values that our country was built on. We need a leader who recognizes the fear and anxiety and then creates calm by giving
clear, coherent ways to go forward to deal with the threat. President George W. Bush on September 17, 2001, said “the face of terror is not the true faith of Islam, that is not what Islam is all about.” His response was presidential. Some of today’s presidential candidates have used the attacks as an opportunity to manipulate the public’s emotions to increase their poll numbers. They are not looking at the long term effect of their words, which is irresponsible. As presidential candidates, their words can affect how America is perceived by the world. In my opinion, surveillance programs will best protect us. Homegrown extremists that are influenced by ISIS propaganda are a real threat. We have to be willing to let our government gather the information necessary to recognize a potential terrorist already here that may do us harm. Privacy concerns are important, but they should not be allowed to limit the government’s ability to provide security for the homeland.
Government this week • Tuesday, December 1, Fillmore County Commissioners, Fillmore County Courthouse, 3 p.m. • Tuesday, December 1, Houston School Board, 5:30 p.m. • Tuesday, December 1, Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. • Tuesday, December 1, Rushford Village City Council, Community Center, 7 p.m. • Thursday, December 3, Fountain City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m. • Monday December 7, Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m • Monday December 7, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Monday December 7, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Monday December 7, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Monday December 7, Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Monday December 7, Houston City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m. Schedule subject to change.
Letter about Health Care: Get what you paid for?... To the Editor, It is often said that you get what you pay for. When you are buying equipment, this generally falls true, a purchasing decision that can be considered against your cash flow, profits, and needs. If it was that straight forward with health care, we’d all be in better shape. Unfortunately, with the advances in marketing, it is harder than ever to know what you are actually getting. Health insurance policies are being sold to us with well-researched and effective marketing up-front and very costly breakdowns that show up later on, demonstrating the lack of value in the policy. Deductibles and maximum out-ofpocket expenses are just deferred premiums. Adding these potential costs up and dividing by 12 is the effective monthly premium. If this premium is out of your budget, you will be setting yourself up for potential long-term, chronic, health care debt. Fortunately, our state has Minnesota Care, a low-cost, high-value health insurance policy with no deductible and no maximum outof-pocket expenses available now for nearly 20 years. It is used by a number of farmers and also by many other independent, self-employed people in rural Minnesota. If you don’t qualify, then tell your legislator that we need to expand Minnesota Care as an option for more Minnesotans to get one plan with clear value in understandable terms. Check it out at www.mnsure.org. Leslea Hodgson Member of Land Stewardship Project Health Care Organizing Committee Fountain, MN
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Rushford approves assessments; discusses library fund cuts By Kirsten Zoellner There were more than a dozen interested community members at the Monday, November 23 Rushford Council meeting as the council discussed several items impacting many. First on agenda business was a public hearing to receive comments regarding assessments for the 2014 Municipal Improvement Project, Highway 43/Mill Street Improvement Project. While assessment estimates have been available to affected property owners for some time, final numbers are rolling in and are lower than expected. Total funding for the project was nearly $4.1 million, which included payments from Minnesota Department of Transportation for street reconstruction, Public Facilities Authority for sewer and water infrastructure, and $1,341,179 in bonded funds. Of that, $352,055 will be paid by assessments, representing 26.25% of the bond. Assessment costs were broken down by four types of street assessment, depending on work included, water service, and sewer service. Street assessments ranged from just $4.04 per linear foot for bituminous shoulder and no concrete curb, gutter, or walk, to $26.54 per linear foot for properties which received a parking lane, concrete curb and gutter, and a concrete sidewalk wider than five feet. Typically, this was in the downtown business district. Water service and sewer service assessment, paid equally per service by all affected, broke down to $3,615.44 and $2,554.53 respectively. Written and oral objections were considered by the council at the hearing, but written objections are required to appeal. A property owner may appeal to the district court within 30 days after adoption of the assessment by serving a notice upon the mayor or clerk. While there were some
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questions at the hearing, considering when assessments could be paid to avoid having it added to the tax rolls and if adjustments could be made for an individual who was required to update the water service following the 2007 flood, no other objections were made known. Assessments will be added to the tax rolls for a period of 20 years at 2%. Property owners may pay a full or partial payment until December 7. After that point, the balance will be added to taxes for payable 2016. If paid off in 2016, regardless of what point in the year, interest for the year will be included. Following the public hearing, a resolution adopting the assessment roll was approved by the council unanimously. Several in attendance were also present to hear from Library Board Chairwoman Heather Larson, who had requested to address the council. Referencing the upcoming levy certification and a preliminary certification of the levy September 28, Larson requested the council reconsider planned cuts to the Library Fund revenue. Larson maintained the board had never sought additional funding from the city in the last four years, despite having an increasing budget. The board had planned to spend down part of its reserve balance in 2016, before it was announced that more than $12,000 would be taken in cuts. Mayor Chris Hallum responded noting that the city has maintained a flat levy for several years, continuing to come in under budget. He also asserted that the council had challenged city staff to find ways to make the 2016 levy increase as minimal as possible. “We’ve increased Local Gov-
ernment Aid and city tax levy to the library every year,” he added. “We’re looking at an 8% increase. That’s hard to swallow.” “That’s understandable, but why was the library fund the only one that had funds taken out of it?” questioned Larson. “Could some of it possibly come out of other funds instead of the library taking the bulk of it? Why all the cutting from the library?” “In our meeting, we were focused on reducing the 8% and looking at funds that maybe could help us achieve that,” noted councilor Vern Bunke. “There have been increases in the library fund over the last four years. Looking at other departments and there were real positive reductions from other funds. We were looking for and hoping for a reduction. Why the rapid increase, while other departments are contributing to a flat levy? What strategies have you employed to reduce the budget?” Larson noted the service provided by to the community, including public requests for additional hours and services. She also questioned why the council didn’t come to the library board to discuss the matter and suggested a representation from the council budget subcommittee come and speak with the Library Board. “We’re just asking for fairness and consideration,” concluded Larson. Mayor Hallum asked whether there is a cut amount the Library Board would accept. “Sacrifices have been made to get down to an 8% increase,” he stressed. “I don’t like the narrative that’s coming out that the library is the only one affected.” “Without digging into reserves, if you could show us a $15,000
savings; are there other opportunities to shave expenses,” added Bunke. The Library Board will set a special meeting to discuss the matter formally with representatives from the budget subcommittee. In other news, the city accepted a recommendation from Selection Committee members Mayor Hallum, Councilor Bunke, City Administrator Steve Sarvi, Public Works Director Roger Knutson, and Pulbic Work’s Department’s Dave Lombard to hire Riley Anderson for the full-time position of Public Works Maintenance 1. Knutson noted that Anderson did well on tests and showed good aptitude and experience for the position. He was unanimously selected by the committee from the pool of candidates. “We were rigorous in the interview process and Riley did stand out as the kind of person we were seeking to fill that role,” noted Bunke. Anderson will be required to seek a Class D Water and Sewer License as soon as he is eligible. The hire is contingent upon a few last minute items and will include a 90 day probationary period. The council also approved a recommendation of the Man-
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agement Committee to end the probationary period of Roger Knutson as Public Works Director, effective December 1. His position salary and benefits will be adjusted effective January 1. Knuston stepped into the role from an internal promotion following the retirement of former Public Works Director Jeff Copley earlier this year. The council commended Knutson for dedication shown to the position, as well as his effective communication with the council. A request from councilor Roger Colbenson for a solar array on his property was also discussed. Colbenson noted he would like to put an array on parcel #21 of his two-parcel property. However, he was recently made aware that a section of that parcel was sold by previous owners to the city for the purpose of levee construction in 1968. Colbenson had asked the council to consider selling him a portion of the land so he can build the array. Having discussed the matter with City Attorney Terry Chiglo, Administrator Sarvi noted there are several concerns and that the issue is a complex one. The city is restricted by the Army Corps of Engineers in building or allowing building from the inside toe of the levee. Now, folSee RUSHFORD Page 7
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to have something in writing to see exactly what’s being asked. Also, it sets a precedent.” Chiglo noted further concern and stated perhaps the council was getting ahead of itself noting the number of variances that would be required for the project. According to what’s been provided, the array would not meet setback requirements and
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Possible ordinance changes in 2016 By Karen Reisner Interim zoning administrator Cristal Adkins reported on some Fillmore County Ordinance changes and additions to be considered in the coming year at the Planning Commission’s November 19 meeting. Retreat Center as a conditional use in the Ag District has been discussed in past meetings. It would govern a semi-public use making use of natural features and outdoor character of the area for short term stays for educational, human development workshops, and training activities. Adkins explained that they are still working on specific language for the proposed ordinance. There has been interest in renting a couple of different barns for wedding receptions. Duane Bakke said an ordi-
nance to govern this use would only apply for commercial use of a barn. Adkins said that there are extensive plans for Spring Valley Ponds, some which don’t fit into the current ordinance. She added that there is some inconsistent language in the section of the ordinance regarding flood plains. Public hearing for sawmill Peter and Katie Hershberger had applied for a conditional use permit for a sawmill in Section 31, Canton Township. Commission members had visited the site. Chairman Gary Ruskell said the planned location looked OK. There was no comment from the township or the public. No conditions were added to the CUP. The commission sent the CUP application on to the county board for their consideration.
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Something often overlooked prior to the transfer of a property, which can create some headaches, is whether or not the property has legal access. If a parcel is not accessed directly from a public road or public road right of way, it would typically need some sort of recorded easement. Easements give the land owner legal rights to access the property over a described piece of land. Generally speaking, an easement is a real property interest that gives one party the right to go onto another party’s property. The easement is a real property interest, but separate from the legal title of the owner of the underlying land. Easements can take many different forms. Without an easement such properties are referred to as “land locked”. While there is some debate as to whether a property can be legally land locked, it does create an issue when attempting to transfer a piece of property to another party when you cannot prove a means of legal access. Recorded easements typically show up on the legal description of the subject property and/or on the legal description of the property over which the easement crosses. If you have a piece of property that does not have public road frontage it would be well worth your time to check into the status of your legal access.
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Obituaries Doris M. Gatzke Doris M. Gatzke, age 91, of Preston, Minn., passed away peacefully at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center on Friday, November 20, 2015. Doris was born July 9, 1924, in Fountain, Minn., the daughter of Lewis and Selma (FinDoris M. seth) Peterson. Gatzke She graduated from Preston High School in 1942 and was employed by the C.O. Brown Insurance Agency of Rochester until her marriage to Vernon Gatzke on March 22, 1947, at the Fountain Lutheran Church. She then became a homemaker for her family on the Gatzke farm. Vern and Doris shared 60 precious years together. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and also Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, where she taught Sunday school and Bible school for many years. She endured many health challenges during her life, the greatest being the loss of her eyesight. Her time spent with her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren brought great joy to her life. She is survived by her children: Jon (Ib) Gatzke of Preston, Janelle (Doug) Hahn of Austin, and Blaine (Michele) Gatzke of Harmony; eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon, in 2007; and her sister, Helen Hahn. The funeral was held 2 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at Christ Lutheran Church, with Pastor Dan Bredberg officiating. Burial took place in Crown Hill Cemetery in Preston. Friends called at the Thauwald Funeral Home in Preston, 5 to
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7 p.m., Monday and at the church on Tuesday an hour before the service. Online condolences can be left at www.thauwaldfuneralhomes.com. Lois A. Johnson Lois A. Johnson, age 96, of Spring Grove, Minn., formerly of Mabel, died Thursday, November 19, 2015 at her home. Lois was born July 14, 1919 in rural Mabel to Lawrence and Tony (Thompson) Larson. She grew up in the Mabel area and graduated from the Mabel High School in 1937. On February 5, 1938, she was united in marriage to Knute Johnson. They lived in Mabel, Minneapolis, Texas, Michigan, and North Carolina before moving back to Mabel in 1976. Knute passed away July 26, 2006. She was a member of the Mabel United Methodist Church, and enjoyed sewing, playing cards, weaving rugs, crocheting, and reading. Lois is survived by two sons Allen of Houston, Minnesota and Greg (Mary) of Backus, Minnesota; a daughter, Cheryl Hobbs of Greenville, Texas; seven grandchildren; ten great- grandchildren, and three greatgreat-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughterin-law, Dianne; four sisters: Clarissa, Thelma, Norma, and Gladys; and two brothers. Memorial services were held 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at the Mabel United Methodist Church in Mabel. Burial will be at a later date in the Mabel Public Cemetery. Visitation was an hour prior to services at the church. Thomas W. “Tom” Krage Thomas W. “Tom” Krage, 84, of rural Houston, Minn. died surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 19, 2015, at his home following a twenty year battle with cancer.
Tom was born on December 8, 1930, in Pleasant Valley Township of Winona County, Minn. to William and Sophie (Kowelewski) Krage. He was raised in rural Houston, where Thomas W. he attended “Tom” Krage Corey Valley School and graduated from Houston High School in 1949. He attended the University of Minnesota Agricultural school where he also was on the U of M wrestling team. On October 2, 1954, Tom was united in marriage with Bernadette Corcoran at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rushford, Minn. He was a farmer all of his career. Tom was a member of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Church in Winona, the Houston American Legion, the Houston – Money Creek Cooperative and it’s board. He enjoyed dancing, hunting, fishing, the Minnesota Vikings and Twins, and TV. Tom is survived by his wife, Bernadette; children: Daniel (Sarah) Krage of Houston, Lisa (Ted) TerBeest of La Crescent, Minn., Brian (Laurie Zastrow) Krage of Houston, Joe (Laura) Krage of Houston, Kathleen (Jim) Nygaard of Faribault, Minn., Steve (Colleen Wieser) Krage of Houston, Kristi (Brent) Soland of Rochester, Minn., Mark (Valerie Lidtke) Krage of Houston, and Lisa Krage of Houston; 25 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three sisters: Irene Feltz, Eleanor Stockum, and JoAnne Harris; and by a brother-inlaw, James Theis. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter-in-law, Carrie (Ask) Krage; grandson, Michael James Nygaard; three sisters: Lucille Burke, Harriett Conway, and Rosella Theis; and one brother, William Krage, Jr.
A funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 23, at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Church in Winona, Minn., with Msgr. Richard Colletti officiating. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Houston, Minn., and one hour prior to the Mass on Monday at the church. Burial took place in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Ridgeway, Minn. Leave a memory of Tom and sign his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com. Carl Elton Syvertson Carl Elton Syvertson, 81, of Richland Center, died Sunday November 8, 2015 at Schmitt Woodland Hills. He was born December 19, 1933 in LaCrosse, the son of Carl S. and Jessie (Johnson) Syvertson of Whalan, Minn. Carl grew up in Whalan and the nearby Carl Elton family farm. Syvertson He attended the public school and later, attended Union College, Lincoln, Nebr. and graduated from Loma Linda School of Physical Therapy. On March 29, 1956 he married Aldena Chase in Lincoln, Nebr. The family moved to Richland Center in 1967 to start the Physical Therapy Dept. at the Richland Hospital. Carl helped many hospital and clinics to start Physical Therapy Departments and Cardiac Rehabs. He also started the Physical Therapy Assistant Program at Blackhawk Tech. Carl loved flying and lobbied to ensure Richland Center had an airport and served as the president of the Buena Vista Flying Club. He enjoyed many outdoor activities including: archery, downhill skiing, canoeing, camping, and traveling.
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Carl and Aldena served as foster parents for many children and adopted six of the children. Carl was a very active member in the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Carl is survived by his wife of 59 years, Aldena; 13 children: Ruth Ann (Butch) Tomes of California, Carl Noble (Evonne) Syvertson of Colorado, Paul Dwayne (Tralese) Syvertson of Minnesota, Christine Kay (Bruce) Hackl of Lone Rock, Jon David (Mary) Syvertson of Richland Center, Karen Renee (Daryl) Sinnett of Richland Center, Steven Eirik (Shelly) Syvertson of California, Kathleen Faye (Ron) Starr of Richland Center, Zenneta Lynn Syvertson of Edgerton, Donald Ray Syvertson Beloit, Tara Jo Syvertson of Richland Center, John Earl (Tomoko) Westmoreland of Green Bay, Michael Arthur (Larisa) Westmoreland of Tennessee; 13 grandchildren: Crystal Tomes, Jessica (Chris) Shaw, Peter Sinnett, James Syvertson, Melissa Syvertson, Jesse Hackl, Alexandra Syvertson, Aaron Syvertson, Victoria Syvertson, Pamula Syvertson, Kirsten Syvertson, Leo Westmoreland, Eli Starr; one great-grandchild, Quinton Shaw; many other nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Jessie; sisters Betty Rae and Darlene Miyagi, brother Calvin Syvertson, half brothers Emil Syvertson and Selmer Syvertson, and grandson Ian Syvertson. Memorial services were held on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Pratt Memorial Chapel, with burial following in the Richland Center Cemetery. Friends called at the Pratt Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and again on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the services. The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service assisted the family with their arrangements.
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) 937-3137 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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here, saying “it’s a great place to raise my babies”, speaking of her 9-year-old daughters, Claire and Julia. The family makes their home in Lanesboro, Minn. She says that moving to Fillmore County has “been very good for me and the girls”, stating “they do really well in school” and although Keasling grew up in St. Paul, her daughters are “small town girls”, which makes her happy. Keasling says, “I love the community we live in - not just Lanesboro but Fillmore County in general”, as it is a wonderful place to live and raise a family. And speaking of family, Keasling comes from a long line of officers who have inspired her. He dad was a cop, her uncles were cops, and her cousins are cops. So becoming a cop was probably in her blood before she even realized it. Keasling’s dad, John Cruze, was “a huge inspiration to me” she states. Cruze worked for Benton County in Minnesota for many years, retiring as a Sergeant. Unfortunately he passed away two weeks after his retirement, which was devastating. Keasling says “we were very close” and he was always her “go to” guy when it came to work related discussions. Even though her dad is gone, he will always be her inspiration, along with her daughters. Keasling has no shortage of inspiration or motivation when it comes to her career in law enforcement. Since beginning with Fill-
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more County in 2010, she has gotten to know the sheriff’s office from many different angles. Starting part-time and transitioning into full-time, Keasling has worked in dispatch, in the jail, and on patrol, which has given her a greater working knowledge of the office, the other officers, and all of Fillmore County. What made Keasling a good candidate for full-time was her “previous experience” as well as her “experience at different levels here”, according to Fillmore County Sheriff Tom Kaase. Kaase states, “She has worked as a jailer, so she knows the operating procedures from that aspect of it as well as in the dispatch center and, of course, that goes hand in hand with our deputies because they are in constant radio communication”, which has given her invaluable experience. While at her position in dispatch Keasling worked with Lead Dispatcher LeRoy Eickhoff to put together a training manual for the dispatch position. Kaase notes that the training manual “is a good thing for the county, because if you have those established protocols and procedures in the documentation, it reduces liabilities for the county and for this office, so it’s important” and adds “now we have it”, thanks to the work that Keasling and Eickhoff put into it. Kaase states that Deputy Keasling has shown that she is motivated “throughout the years she has worked here”, which has made additional opportunities available to her.
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Keasling was chosen to attend hostage negotiation school, which entailed a week-long FBI training class. She said she was “pumped” when she learned she would be going. Keasling is now the Hostage and Crisis Negotiator for Fillmore County, which is one of many titles she currently holds. Another of her responsibilities includes being the Union Steward for the local Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) unit for deputies. Part of her duties are to negotiate contracts with the county board and to represent Sheriff’s office staff who have been involved in critical incidences. She is also the treasurer of the local unit of the LELS. Keasling says “although Fillmore County may seem like a small county, there are opportunities - you just gotta take them” when they are offered. She states “I am a very motivated person and am always looking for ways to better myself both, professionally and personally, and grow from it, so I take opportunities that come my way” in order to accomplish goals. And of course “there are still things I want to do”, states Keasling. She loves children and really
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. likes to work with kids and says “I try to get into the schools as much as I can” and feels there is “a lot of room for program development” in Fillmore County which would involve police officers in schools, which she feels is very important. She wants kids to be comfortable around officers and says that the kids she has met in area schools will see her and say “Hi Sam!” which is how she wants it to be. Keasling says that she is “proud” be the first female officer in Fillmore County, but also realizes it comes with a lot of responsibility, as she is “setting the tone for what people know about female deputies” and she wants to “represent in a positive manner” for both other female officers that may be hired and also for the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office. It has been an adjustment for other officers and for area residents but Kaase says “many people recognize this is a good change because it allows the Sheriff’s Office to have more diversity”, which better serves the public. Keasling states that “people have been very respectful” and she has “had nothing but positive interactions” with area residents.
Having a female officer has been an adjustment for the male officers of Fillmore County as well but “they were never closed-off to the idea - it was just different that what they were used to”, says Keasling. She notes that she is “kind of like their big sister” because at 35 she is older than some of the other deputies and says “I’m kind of a small person” so “they are very protective of me in some ways” but adds “we are all protective of each other”, saying “we are very connected like that”, as a family would be. Keasling says “we have had a very good working relationship for many years now” and adds “we all look to each other for our different strengths and support each other”, which makes for a stronger Sheriff’s office. Keasling currently works in the Harmony-Canton-Mabel sector of Fillmore County and says she really likes that part of Fillmore County and enjoys her work there. She plans on staying in Fillmore County saying “I really like it here” and she has “had a lot of opportunities here” so she has no plans to go anywhere else in the foreseeable future.
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Chatfield approves 2016 fee ordinance By Karen Reisner At the November 23 Chatfield City Council meeting, the first consideration of the 2016 proposed fee schedule was approved. Councilors Robert Pederson and Paul Novotny were absent. City Clerk Joel Young noted changes in the fee schedule from
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2015. The schedule is approved on an annual basis. There is a $1.25 increase (3%) in the base monthly fee for sewer rates and a 45 cent (4.5%) increase in the base monthly water rate fee. Hook-up fees for sewer and water were also adjusted. Councilor Mike Urban questioned
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whether the fees for use of the swimming pool were adequate to keep up with cost increases. Wellhead Protection Plan Superintendent of City Services Brian Burkholder explained that the Wellhead Protection Plan is updated every 10 years as required by the Minnesota Department of Health. We are in year eight. Part I of the plan which is very technical needs to be approved before moving into Part II. Burkholder noted a few changes in Part I including larger Wellhead areas that overlap instead of two separate areas, improvements in the 20 year flow model, and the recognition of different areas of vulnerability in water quality (nitrates, road salts,
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EDA coordinator, said the purpose of adopting the policy is to raise awareness of the Rochester International Airport as a regional asset. It encourages use of the airport by residents and businesses. He noted that the city of Chatfield doesn’t use air travel. Giesen reported that Family Dollar is no longer interested in building a store at the Chatfield site. They were asking to use a lot of public money. Another possibility is being looked into to develop the site where the store was expected to be built. Young reported that the Patrol Officers union has signed a contract to renew it for three years. The only substantial increase is an increase in uniform allowances. The council approved the contract as recommended by Young.
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usually add up to much more than that. Krage enjoys the meetings though, reporting “It’s neat to get together with other people to brainstorm and collaborate.” Krage plans to work hard to support the mission statement of the Chamber. This includes advancing the civic, commercial, industrial, agricultural, cultural, environmental, and recreational interests of the city and its residents, along with working to retain and expand area businesses, and promote Lanesboro as a desirable place to live, work, and visit. When asked what her favorite part of the job is, Krage was enthusiastic in her answer. “I enjoy talking to the business owners and finding out their stories and why they are here. The stories are always different. I haven’t gotten to meet with a lot of them Clara House of Harmony (Formerly Heritage Grove)
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Fillmore Central book fair a big success By Hannah Wingert The Fillmore Central School Board met on November 24, 2015 at 6 p.m. in the middle school media center. The minutes of the October 27, 2015 meeting were reviewed and approved, along with the monthly bills and claims. Jason Boynton from Smith & Schafer was present at the meeting to review the audit report with the board. The report received a “clean” opinion from the company, which means that there were no issues or problems with the financials. He noted that student activity accounts is where he usually finds issues, but there were none for Fillmore Central. Enrollment declined in 2011, but has continually grown since then. The revenues and expenditures follow the enrollment trends and have increased as well. Food service has been
maintaining a positive balance despite Fillmore Central’s food service options running slightly above the average for the area. Revenue for each student is up from $883 last year to $1249 this year due to the moving of tech funds into the student revenue category. Boynton was pleased to announce that the general balance has had several good years in a row and continues to do well. The board approved the audit report. Principal Heath Olstad reported that conferences were held on November 12 and 17, with a 95% attendance rate by parents for the elementary school. The high school has a much lower attendance, which Olstad attributed to the JMC online portal that encourages communication between parents and teachers. The Veteran’s Day program was held on November 11 at
both sites and was well executed and received by the community. Olstad thanked all who participated and attended. The NHS blood drive on November 12 was completed with 55 units, which was greatly appreciated by the Red Cross. On November 20, the Scholar Club program was held with Fillmore Central alumni David Fink speaking at the event. Fink has received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star during his service in the military. He came from Chicago specifically to speak at the program. The One & Done Fundraiser participants had their party on November 24. $10,541.80 was raised for the 5th-8th grades. Olstad thanked Diane Hadoff, Nancy Bryne, Nancy Dahly, Denise Paulson, Charlene Mensink, Cheryl Schumacher, and Jill Eerdmans for running the Scholastic book fair at the
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elementary school. This year was the best the fair has ever done and the school library will receive 200 new books from the proceeds. Nine new students began attending Fillmore Central in November with several more expected to begin in December. A paraprofessional position is still waiting to be filled at the high school to cover special education services in the classrooms with new students in the program. The hiring of Matthew Gregg as SAC aide for approximately three hours a week was approved, along with the hiring of Ethan Lapham as the 8th grade girls basketball coach. Additional hours were approved for paraprofessional Charlene Mensink, bringing her from 15-16 hours a week up to 20 hours. The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone) Policy was reviewed and the final reading was approved. The useful life of one of the school’s vans will expire in March, 2016. Board Chairperson Ross
Lanesboro students continue to score at or above state average By Hannah Wingert The Lanesboro School Board met on November 19, 2015 at 7 p.m. Treasurer Lolly Melander gave the treasury report. The Lanesboro school district currently has a bank balance of $427,433.92. Pam Ristau reviewed the 2014-15 audit report with the board. “I feel that the school is running strong and steady.” she assured. There were no major changes to the report. The board accepted the report. Ristau recommended transfering money from the General Fund to the Community Fund to reduce the negative balance in accordance with Minnesota Education guidelines. The board approved the transfer of $77,715.00 into the Commu-
nity Fund. Brett Clarke was present at the meeting as well to discuss the World’s Best Workforce report. Lanesboro School District is required to create student goals and checklists. The ACTs were taken by all the students eligible this year, with scores coming in around the state average. The ACTs will be offered again this year, but the district will have to pay for it, as the state will not. When students graduate from Lanesboro, they are ready for careers and/or college. Board member Dave Ruen asked whether it would be possible to stay in contact with Lanesboro alumni for five to six years after graduating to get a clearer picture of how the school is doing. Clarke though that the five-year reunion may be a good time to
collect information. Elementary Principal James Semmen gave a report on the elementary school. The number of students currently enrolled in is the low 180’s. The 6th grade is a large class and so, when they graduate to high school next year, it will lower the enrollment numbers for the elementary school. Semmen noted that the 4/5 preschool class is very large as well, so that should held level that out. The elementary school received a 79% score in math and 69% in English, with the state averages being 60% for both. Dave Rogers was approved as head girls basketball coach, and James Semmen was approved as first assistant with Jordan Darling and Laura Vatland as second assistants. Chris Hanson was
Spring Valley Council OK’s new policies By Rich Wicks The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on Monday, November 23, 2015 at 6 p.m. Members in attendance were Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, and city administrator Deb Zimmer. Bill Bires and Jeff Vehrenkamp were absent. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of prior meeting minutes, and approval of final November Accounts Payable, the meeting was open for visitors to address the council, but none had signed up to speak. The council then discussed Garbage Proposals from Sunshine and Waste Management. It was noted that the two bids are similar on residential rates, but the difference is in commercial rates. The issue will be added to the next regular council meeting to act upon. Next, Mayor Struzyk informed the council that, “EDA had a request from Pizza Place for $12,440. The current EDA loan with them is $17,500, so that puts it over $25,000 and has to be
Deputies Jessy Betts and Nate Olson. Photo by Rich Wicks approved by the city”. There was brief discussion, and the council voted to approve the loan. Deb Zimmer then shared a proposed Street Department Comp Time Policy. She explained the proposed policy gives street department staff another option in circumstances when they have to work extra, such as back-toback snowstorms. She said the policy would be in effect November 1 until April 1 each win-
ter, and would allow workers to build up time, and then take “comp time” off anytime prior to the next November. Todd Jones asked if this is needed for any other departments, and Zimmer answered, “No,…it’s really meant for snow removal”. The council approved the policy as submitted. Zimmer then explained a proposed Employee Recognition and Public Purpose Expenditure Policy, which she said basically covers things such as food occasionally provided at council meetings or safety meetings. She said the city needs to have a policy that explains how and why this is done. The policy was passed unanimously. The council also passed the proposed Ambulance Committee policy, which outlines the committee serving as an “internal control”. Zimmer summarized a proposed Payroll Schedule Policy, stating, “This is what we’re currently doing; this just spells it out”. It was approved. Zimmer also asked the council to consider a revision of the
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Kiehne presented a quote for a new 2016 4WD Ford Expedition in the full-length version from Nelson Auto to the board. The board voted to make the purchase and the van should arrive in February. The purchase will be made through the statewide government purchase, which will save the school approximately $10,000 off of the sticker price. Another of the school’s vans has died and will be sold for salvage. The board approved the World’s Best Workforce annual review. The committee is looking into the Action 100 Reading Program, which helps staff pinpoint at what level students are reading. Other local schools have been using the program with great success. Four open enrollment requests were approved. The Truth In Taxation meeting will be held at the beginning of the regular December 22 board meeting and will begin at 6:30 at the elementary school.
approved as head boys’basketball coach, and Braden Hanson was approved as the first assistant. Bret Klaehn and Matt Asleson were approved as second assistants. Resignations were received from volleyball coaches Chris Knutsen and Darla Taylor. Knutsen thanked the school for the opportunity to coach, but said that he must step down due to personal issues. Taylor would like to see the program continue to grow and flourish, but also feels that she must step down at this time. Jennifer Nepstad also sent a letter of resignation as of December 4th. She stated that she enjoyed her 25 years as a teacher and will miss the students and activities. The negotiations team has
been meeting since September and has come up with a resolution for the 2015-16 and 201617 school years. Total compensation will be 4.02% for the 2015-16 school year and 2.8% for the 2016-17. There were no changes in extracurriculars and only minor language changes and clean-ups in the rest of the resolution. The resolution was presented to the board and approved. The board agreed to continue the practice of dismissing school at 11:32 the day before Christmas break. The board recognized cross country coach Ellen Cullen for receiving the Coach of the Year Award. The next board meeting will be held on December 17, 2015 at 7 p.m. The Truth and Taxation meeting will be held during the regular meeting that night.
previously approved Industrial Park Fund Closeout Transfer. She explained that $68,000 would be taken from the 303 fund, and $197,000 from the General Fund. This revision was approved. The council also approved the 2015 Audit Proposal, which is increased $500 from the previous year’s cost. She said pre-audit work will begin December 15. In Department Head reports, Troy Lange (Fire Dept) reported, “It was a pretty quiet month… We’ve got two new guys in place, …on their probation period”. Deputies Jessy Betts and Nate Olson also attended the council meeting, and Olson was introduced to the council members. Deputy Tim Rasmussen explained
Betts “has been with the county for three years, and full-time over here since August. And Nate Olson,…he’s been full-time licensed five years, and started with us last Friday”. Todd Jones brought up an issue he’d been asked about involving a “trailer house with walls falling in”, and Zimmer reported, “The last I knew, that was in foreclosure”. Deb Zimmer reminded council members that at the next meeting, the council will need to consider for approval the 2016 final budget, the levy, and garbage proposals. The meeting adjourned about 6:20 p.m. The next regular meeting will be Monday, December 14 at 6 p.m. at city hall. Interested citizens are welcomed.
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On Thursday, November 12, the Preston Area Community Foundation participated for the 4th consecutive year in Give to the Max Day, Minnesota’s annual great day of giving. During that 24 hour period, the Preston and Fountain communities raised a record breaking total of $20,306! Participation in this event is growing each year and has become the nonprof-
substantially increased. All of the donations the Preston Area Community Foundation received will be invested in their endowment fund, which is managed by the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation. A percentage of the earnings from this fund is used annually for local grants. “I cannot thank the Preston and Fountain communities enough for their generosity on Give to
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the Max Day. I was in awe that day as I watched the total going up hourly. It was an incredible day for the foundation and far exceeded our expectations! You can be assured the funds donated will be invested wisely and used for quality programs and projects to enhance our community,” states Mary Zimmerman, a member of the Preston Area Community Foundation board.
include concepts from the most recent lessons as well as from earlier in the year, ensuring students retain all concepts and can make connections between them.” http://www. hmhco.com St. Johns Lutheran School students celebrated the end of the first quarter with a field trip to Tews Corn Maze near Lewiston. Preschool students have been busy learning about community helpers this year, and have had visits from local fire station, ambulance, and police units. We hope you can join us for the “ABC’s of Christmas” on December 4 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Johns Lutheran Church & School in Wykoff.
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26th Norwegian Christmas Fest North Prairie Lutheran Church 35957 State Hwy 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949
Saturday, December 5, 2015 10:00 am Bake sale and Card sale 11:00 am Program featuring Gary Froiland, One-Man Band
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Lunch follows program: Hot beef sandwiches, sweet soup, rommegrot, lefse, flat bread, assorted Norwegian baking
Adults - $8, ages 6 to 12 - $4, under 6 - free Church is one mile east of Hwy 250 on Hwy 30 N East to Rushford Lanesboro
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Sunday, December 6, 2015 Menu: Lutefisk with drawn butter, mashed potatoes, meatballs and gravy, orange glazed carrots, coleslaw, cranberry relish, lefse, flatbread, rolls, sweet soup, rommegrot, strull, rosettes, sandbakkels, Christmas Cookies, coffee & milk.
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Tickets may be purchased at church office 8:30am thru 4:00pm, Monday-Thursday or by mail. Send your check to the church. Your tickets will be held for pickup on day of dinner or send a self-addressed stamped envelope with check and tickets will be mailed to you. (You may wish to indicate a 2nd choice for time.) If there are any unsold tickets, they may be purchased at the door, however you may want to call the church to find out what is available. Handicap entrance is on lower level, north side of church. For Further Info: Call the church office at 507-765-2161 or 765-2432 • Mail checks to: Christ Lutheran, PO Box 526, Preston, MN 55965
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Rindels ~ Tibbets Roger and Sandy Marzolf would like to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Amy Rindels, to Jeff Tibbetts, son of Jim Tibbetts and Mary Tibbetts. The bride to be is currently employed as an Account Manager at C.H. Robinson in Rochester. The groom is a Regional Vendor Finance Manager at Merchants Capital. The couple will be married on December 31, 2015 at the Rochester International Event Center.
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FOR JENNIFER LEE LUNCH, BAKE SALE, AUCTION Jen was diagnosed with leukemia in January 2014. She is a nurse and has been unable to work since then due to her aggressive chemotherapy schedule. As a result of recent complications, she will need a bone marrow transplant. She and husband, Mitch have a four year old son, Brogan. He attends a program in La Crosse that specializes in getting children with autism ready for school. Jen also doctors in La Crosse, which is about an hour away from home. Her kindness and ability to make others feel special has always inspired us all. She has spent her entire life helping others. Now it is our turn to help her! Funds raised will be used for medical expenses, travel expenses, and family care.
11:00 Worship 12:00 Lunch Bake Sale 1:00 Auction Huge Assortment of Baked Goods and Auction Items! Buy gifts or buy for yourself, Something for Everyone! DON’T MISS THIS EVENT! Everyone is welcome! Bring your family and friends. Hosted by Highland Prairie WELCA Highland Prairie Lutheran Church 43267 Bowl Dr. Peterson, MN 55962 507-864-2731 One mile south of Bratsberg on Hwy 43, then one mile west on Hwy 37
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, November 30, 2015
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Fillmore County Sports Boys Basketball Preview By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com When we last left off the Fillmore County boys basketball scene, a champion was in our midst. Rushford-Peterson won everything last year, the Three Rivers C o n f e r - The Trende ence (17Report 0), 1A East, Section 1A, and the school’s third Class A state title. The Trojans (321) posted a school Paul Trende record win total. With great teams come great losses; a trio of three-year starting guards (Cole Kingsley, Alex Vix, Charlie Krambeer) who combined for seven All-TRC selections. Also gone are Kyler Paulson and Jacob Merchlewitz. And yet, other area coaches are probably envious of Tom Vix. They wish they had returnees Noah Carlson (6’2” junior G/F) and Matt Culhane (6’8” senior C). Carlson (5.4 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 2.5 SPG, 2.0 APG) enters his third-year Noah Carlson of varsity action. What he could do on a nightly basis was highlighted in a state semifinal game (16 pts, 7 stls, 5 assists, 4 rebs). Or look at his sophomore to junior football evolution. Culhane (5.9 PPG, 3.6 RPG) should also see his role grow, as mammoth skilled 6’8” guys don’t grow on trees. Caleb Thompson (6’2” senior F) also is back (2.8 PPG, 1.8 RPG, 1.4 APG). Lukas Rasmussen (5’9” junior G) and Nathan Sarvi (5’10” senior G) each had double digit scoring games last year. It’ll be new Trojans doing the dam-
age, but there should be plenty of damage done. R-P looks to tie a school record, a fifth straight trip to state. They start with six seniors and eight juniors. The Trojans again have a tough nonconference schedule, including at G-E-T and Goodhue, the Rotary Bank Holiday Classic in Rochester (Woodbury), and La CrosseAquinas at the La Crosse Center. Minneapolis-North, Crestwood, and Spring Grove also come calling the Trojan Center. Big league games with Caledonia are January 21 and February 13 (season finale). R-P begins the year ranked #6 in Class A, on a 28-game win streak. Knocked from the play-offs last year by R-P were the Kingsland Knights. After a big upset win in the semis over Spring Grove, John Fenske’s guys finished as 1A East runner-ups (7-11, 13-14). They graduated five key seniors including 1,000-point scorer, AllTRC guard Jacob Rindels. This year’s Knights will be headed by a potential 1,000-point guy, Quinn Larson. A fourth-year player, the 6’0” G/F is Kingsland’s top returning scorer (12.3), rebounder (5.5), assis- Quinn Larson tor (2.7), and thief (1.6 SPG). Also back are Brennen O’Connor (5’8” senior G > 4.2 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 2.3 APG), Logan Back (5’6” senior G > 3.0 PPG), and J.J. Fenske (5’10” senior F > 1.6 PPG, 2.5 RPG). The Knights have 11 seniors, four juniors, and sophomores Zach Bubany (5’7” G), who got his feet wet in the play-offs last year, and Ian Meisner (6’6” C), who gives the Knights size. Kingsland notably adds M-C to their nonconference schedule. They host M-C and Houston over the holidays. Houston had a huge turnaround in 2014-2015 (6-17 to 15-11). Jason Carrier’s Hur-
ricanes finished in second in the SEC East (13-7). They lost to Fillmore Central in the 1A East quarters. The nucleus of last year’s group, a seven-man senior class returns. Trevor Lundberg should be a force in the interior. The 6’3” senior F was All-SEC 2nd Team a year ago (13.4 PPG, 9.0 RPG). Trevor Austin PepLundberg linski (5’10” senior G) is Houston’s top returning scorer (15 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 3.5 APG, 2.7 SPG). He was All-SEC Honorable Mention. Micah Schutte (5’9” senior G > 6.9 PPG) and Jeremiah Johnson (6’0” senior F > 7.5 PPG, 4.9 RPG) also return to the starting line-up. James Loken (6’4” senior F/C > 3.8 PPG, 3.6 RPG), Garrett Paulson (5’10” senior F), and Wesley Johnson (5’10” junior G) each are experienced. The latter is one of six juniors. Houston won a big SEC season opener at Randolph. Spring Grove awaits on January 14 and February 1. The Hurricanes are at FC and Kingsland over the holiday break. Fillmore Central started last year slow (3-11), but finished well (9-5). The Falcons (5-12, 12-16) trailed R-P by three at halftime of a 1A East semi, only to fall. Aaron Mensink’s group will look to get on the good side of .500, led by senior Trace Tollefson. The 6’3” F/G is FC’s top returning everything (11.4 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 2.5 APG, 1.7 SPG). An All-TRC HM performer, he Trace Tollefson gives FC a versatile weapon. Junior Drew Tienter (6’5” C) also returns to the starting line-up (4.6 PPG, 4.6 RPG), giving the Falcons size. Seniors Tyson Ristau (6’0” F), Blake Bigalk (5’9” G), Matson Kiehne (5’11” G), and Alex
Lange (5’11” G/F) have some experience. They are part of a seven-man senior class. FC has two-fold size in its junior class; twelve out including four kids listed at 6’5”. FC’s opener is Class AA state runner-up Caledonia. The Falcons have Mabel-Canton, Lanesboro, and Houston amongst their nonconference schedule. They host Houston and M-C over the holidays. The Chatfield Gophers put together their third straight winning season a year ago. Tom Bance’s bunch (10-8, 14-13) lost to Caledonia in the 1AA East semis. Six of nine regulars graduated, including All-TRC West guard Christian Bance. The Gophers’ basketball season will be a lot like its football season; a lot of Carter Duxbury and Parker Fossum. Fo s s u m (6’3” junior F) is the team’s leading returning scorer (10.5 PPG, 4.2 RPG). Carter Duxbury Duxbury (6’2” senior C) is their returning rebounder (6.0) and second leading scorer (9.2). Each was All-TRC HM last year. Aaron Paulson (5’9” senior guard > 2.8 PPG) also played every game. After that, it’s basically new guys and new roles. Chatfield has six seniors and eight juniors. Their non-conference schedule includes Lake City, Lourdes, Annandale Tourney, Pine Island, North Branch, and Hayfield. They don’t play a fellow county team until January. The Lanesboro Burros will start this season different than the last decade-plus. John Smith won’t be the head coach. Keeping continuity, long-time B-squad coach Chris Hanson takes over. He inherits a Burro club coming off its first losing season since prior to 2003. Lanesboro (10-10, 11-16) lost in the 1A East quarters to Kingsland. Three starters return, including All-SEC 2nd Team guard Cole Schwichtenberg
(14.5 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 3.7 APG). Marcus Mulvhill (6’2” senior F > 6.5 PPG,4.6 RPG) and Collin Scott (6’2” junior F > 5.9 PPG) are the other Cole two, but then Schwichtenberg newbies. The Burros non-conference schedule remains intact (D-E tourney, L-A, FC). Doug Wyffels’ Mabel-Canton Cougars begin this year short and short. They are short on upperclassmen, with three seniors and just one junior. They are also short overall, with no one taller than 6’0”. M-C (8-12, 10-17) lost to Hope Lutheran in a 1A pig-tale game last season. All three seniors, Mitch Kuhn (6’0” G > 6.2 PPG, 3.9 RPG), Tannor Fairchild (5’9” F > 4.2 PPG, 3.9 RPG), and Bryce Michels (5’9” G) are experienced. The same goes for junior Wayne Ross (5’9” G), who is their top returning scorer (6.5 PPG, 3.6 RPG. 2.9 APG). Rounding out the roster are five sophomores and five freshman. M-C’s non-conference schedule changes some. They still have FC and Kee, but add Kingsland and W-K. They are also at Kingsland and FC over the holidays.
Girls Basketball Preview The last girls basketball team standing last season was Fillmore Central. The Falcons (8-9, 18-12) fell to Lyle/Pacelli in the Section title game. It was their first ever Section runner-up. Multiple four years players graduated including 1,000-point scorer Morgan Malley. Sarah Tollefsrud will turn to plan B, the B-laden junior class. Kenzie Broadwater (5’5” G > 5.3 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 2.3 SPG, 3.2 APG) returns for her fourth year at the point. Kendyl Bennett (5’11” F > 8.5 PPG, 6.2 RPG) is FC’s top returning See sports Page 23
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scorer and rebounder. Each was A-C HM last year. Tayah Barnes (5’6” G > 4.0 PPG, 1.7 RPG, 1.3 APG) and Paige Bennett (5’11” F/G > 2.9 PPG) were also key Kendyl Bennett components. Gabrielle Shupe (5’7” F) is FC’s only non-foreign exchange senior. FC has three seniors, eight juniors, and a pair of sophomores. They alternate conference and non-conference games the first six contests of the year and host Houston and M-C over the holidays. They are at R-P on December 8. Looking to reclaim the 1A East title is Rushford-Peterson. The Trojans (5-11, 14-12) fell to FC last year in the sub-section finals. Terry Pelzl returns everybody, a list headed junior Brianna Koop. Koop can really hoop, though the words don’t actually rhyme (it’s pronounced ‘Cope’). The 5’8” forward Brianna Koop (21.2 PPG, 9.5 RPG, 4.1 SPG, 2.7 APG) led the TRC in scoring and rebounding last year. She’s two to three games from 1,000 career points. Ashley Agrimson (5’11” junior F/C > 9.5 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 1.9 SPG) is the Trojans second leading returning scorer and rebounder. Senior Brooke Johnson (5’8” G/F > 4.9 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 3.3 SPG, 2.6 APG) was A-C HM a year ago. Throw in senior Carissa Bieberdorf (5’5” G > 4.7 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 1.6 SPG), juniors Mikayla Crawford (5’5” G > 4.7 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 3.5 SPG, 3.2 APG) and Savannah Skalet (5’5” G > 6.2 PPG, 2.2 SPG); R-P’s a favorite in 1A East. The Trojans notably added K-W and a tournament at Cedar Mountain/Comfrey to their schedule. They host FC on December 8. A third team to bring home hardware a year ago were the Chatfield Gophers. Brian Baum’s ladies went a county best 24-4 (15-3 TRC), falling to PEM in the 1AA East finals. Their four losses came to PEM (twice) and state champ DE (twice). Five key pieces departed including four-year PG Kirsten Keefe (now at St. Mary’s). Three big ones return. All-TRC West selection Sydney Gould heads the cast. The 5’8” senior F is Chatfield’s top returning scorer (10.6 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 1.9 SPG, 1.8 APG). Megan Sydney Gould LaPlante (5’5” senior G > 8.5 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 2.2 SPG, 2.4 APG) is back, as is long
and athletic Brooke Adler (5’10” senior F > 5.9 PPG, 3.8 RPG). Each was A-C HM last year. After that, only Mikayla Baker (5’4” senior G) played in a majority of Chatfield’s games. They’ll be new influx. The Gophers non-conference schedule is unchanged (see the boys). PEM and DE await week two of the season. Looking to move up in the TRC world is Kingsland. The Knights (4-15, 6-21) lost to W-K in the 1A East quarters last year. Jake Vetter is in his second year, which is year two of three with pretty much the same girls. He returns everyone, a cast headed Kailey Link. An AllTRC HM pick, the 5’7” junior is Kingsland’s top returning scorer (12.0) and rebounder (5.6). Courtney Schmidt (5’7” junior G > 7.2 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 1.9 APG), Kel- Kailey Link lynn Webster (5’5” junior G/F > 6.8 PPG), Gracie Schmidt (6’0” junior C > 6.1 PPG, 6.2 RPG), Alayna Meskill (5’4” junior G > 3.2 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 3.5 APG), and Courtney Fate (5’10 junior C/F) are also back, giving Kingsland continuity. They open with a new nonconference foe (Lanesboro), then play Chatfield. They host M-C and Houston over the holidays. Mabel-Canton (9-11, 10-18) ended last year falling to R-P in a 1A East quarter. Adam Wilder returns some pieces, none more key than fourth-year All-SEC guard Coranda Vickerman. The 5’9” junior had a 40-point game last year. She led the Cougars in everything, scoring (14.0), rebounding (7.3), assists (4.4), steals (2.9), and Coranda blocks (2.0). Like on the Vickerman volleyball court, she is a stat-sheet stuffer (possibly on pace for 1,000-points this season). M-C also returns its second leading scorer (9.4) and rebounder (6.7) in Courtney Graves (5’9” junior C). Other key experienced returnees are Connor Benson (5’6” senior G > 3.5 PPG, 3.1 RPG), Payton Danielson (5’2” 8th grader G > 4.8 PPG), Lexi Thorson (5’6” freshman G), Maddy Michels (5’6” freshman G), and Hannah Underbakke (5’7” senior F). M-C has three seniors, three juniors, a sophomore, two freshman, and an 8th grader on their varsity roster. The Cougars open with Houston. They are at Kingsland and FC over the holidays. The Houston Hurricanes (5-15, 7-20) ended last year falling to FC in a 1A East quarter. Lisa MyranSchutte also has a returning centerpiece, senior Kelly Jerviss. The 5’11” F/C was All-SEC 2nd Team a year ago, averaging a double-
double (16.4 PPG, 11.9 RPG). She has her eyes on 1,000 career points. Also back are Anna Sweet (5’3” senior G > 5.2 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 2.1 APG, 2.0 Kelly Jerviss SPG), Alyssa Rostad (5’1” freshman F > 5.6 PPG, 3.7 RPG), Annette Dulek (5’3” junior G > 4.9 PPG, 2.5 RPG), Cortney Johnston (5’3” senior G > 3.7 PPG, 2.0 RPG), Jessica Schultz (5’2” senior G), Morgan Beckman (5’6” junior F), and Jessica Kitching (5’8”sophomore F). The ‘Canes have four seniors, two juniors, four sophomores, and one frosh. They start with the Byron Tournament and open the SEC season at M-C. They are at FC and Kingsland over the holidays. Like on the boy’s side of things, Lanesboro starts out the new season with change at the top. Dave Rogers is the new coach. He is the father of 2014 Burro boy’s 1,000point scorer Luke Rogers. The Burros (12-8, 13-14) ended last year losing to Spring Grove in the 1A East quarters. Six big minuteplaying seniors graduated including 1,000-point scorer Olivia Haug. Cassidy Ruud (5’8” junior F/G > 7.2 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 2.4 APG) and Haley Polin (5’10” junior F > 4.2 PPG, 4.7 RPG) are the two main holdovers. Lanesboro has just two seniors, four juniors, six sophomores, and three freshman on their varsity roster. They open with back-to-back non-conference games with Kingsland and FC. GM is the SEC opener.
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11-20 Houston 87, Randolph 82 (H: M. Schutte career-high 24 pts (10-16 FT’s), 4 stls, T. Lundberg 22 pts (10-17 FT’s), 12 rebs; W. Johnson 12 pts, 6 rebs; A. Peplinski 10 pts, 4 assists; J. Loken 7 pts, 10 rebs. Hurricanes trailed by as many as 17 in the first and 40-29 at halftime. They out-scored the Rockets 58-42 in the second. The game featured 62 fouls. FT’s: H 28-46, R 14-27) Southland 56, Chatfield 72 (C: C. Duxbury 20 pts (7-8 FG’s), 8 rebs; Tristan Aguiar 13 pts (3-4 FG’s, 6-8 FT’s); A. Paulson 12 pts (5-6 FGs), 6 rebs; P. Fossum 11 pts (5-6 FGs), 4 assists. Gophers shot 23-41 (56%) from the field) M-C 72, L-O 74 in OT (M-C: M. Kuhn 17 pts; Drew Wyffels 15 pts; Brenden Kerns 14 pts (6-8 FT’s); W. Ross 10 pts. Cougars fells behind 18-2, took first lead at 66-65. M-C led 67-65 when Josh Royston hit a jumper with 0:05 to send the game to OT. There, M-C trailed 74-70, got a Wyffels (74-72) basket and a turnover (0:02). They missed a shot at the buzzer) St. Charles 88, Kingsland 57 (K: Q. Larson 23 pts; Ian Meisner 8 pts)
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County budget puts limits on filling all requested positions By Karen Reisner The Fillmore County board at their November 24 meeting had an extended discussion on how to meet departmental requests for additional positions while remaining within the certified preliminary levy increase of 4.9%. The requests included a full time Engineering Tech Senior, a full-time Information Systems tech, a full-time security officer for the courthouse, and the Veterans Services Officer position being increased from .8 to fulltime. The county cannot meet all these requests and stay within the budget limit that was set in September with the approval of the preliminary budget and levy. A request to hire Cristal Adkins as replacement zoning administrator as of December 4 was approved. She acted as interim zoning administrator for about six months. Her former position of assistant zoning administrator will not be filled at this time. A floating office support specialist will help in the zoning office when needed, especially when both the zoning administrator and the feedlot officer are both in the field. This staffing change will save about $61,000. Approval was given to increase VSO Jason Marquardt’s position to full-time effective the first pay period in 2016. Commissioner Randy Dahl said he supported the additional time allowing the VSO to do more outreach to veterans. Discussion on other personnel requests The Highway Department requested an additional Engineering Tech due to additional projects and to reduce overtime. Chairman Duane Bakke suggested the department could use interns and/or hire someone part time for summer work. This help could free up some of the Engineering Tech’s time to complete the more technical work required of an Engineering Tech. About $16,000 will be in the budget for interns and/or summer help. Potentially there could be a
reorganization of the Information Systems (IS) area putting the GIS position which is now under the supervision of the county recorder under the supervision of the Systems Administrator. Commissioner Mitch Lentz maintained this will provide more flexibility. Bakke recognized that every department is adding technology. He wanted to make duowith the current staff in 2016. Dahl suggested that money be kept in the IS budget for a half -time position, about $25,000, but that no one be hired right away. Commissioner Harry Root asked if that much efficiency will be gained by combining GIS with IS. Kristina Kohn, Human Resources, said we won’t know until have time to analyze the efficiency of this structure after about six months. No formal change in the structure was made this day. The court security position requested by Sheriff Tom Kaase seemed to have the support of the commissioners at least as a halftime position. Lentz questioned the ability to get a qualified candidate for a part time position. Lentz suggested looking at making the courthouse a closed campus with one entrance for the public and card readers at all doors. Dahl said the Facilities committee has looked at the cost of a security system which has become more affordable over the last few years (estimate of $36,000). Funding for this, if the board decided to install the security system, would come from the Infrastructure fund and it will not require additional money in the 2016 budget. Commissioners seemed to favor, after considerable discussion, allowing about $30,000 to be kept in the Sheriff’s budget for additional security and leave it up to him to staff the courthouse. Commissioner Marc Prestby suggested some money might come from the legislature for courthouse security. Kaase maintained that security measures should be implemented before something See COUNTY Page 26
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happens. Kaase argued that a full-time security officer would make courthouse security one person’s responsibility and during down times the officer can work on data entry in the courthouse building. Chief Deputy Tony Weber insisted that the court room was not the only potential trouble spot in the courthouse. Kaase said ideally there should be one public access with card readers to allow for accountability in tracking. Root said card readers are the next logical step before a full-time security position. Dahl said he favored a full-time security position, but wanted at least the half-time funding (about $30,000). Bakke acknowledged that some changes can still be made in the 2016 budget before approval of the final budget and levy in mid December. Other business in brief The Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) must be reviewed and approved every four years. Emergency Manager Kevin Beck said that in the second year there will be a regional review, in the third year there will be a Peer County EM review. Finally, in the fourth year the state of Minnesota Homeland Security Emergency Management completes the process. Bakke suggested several changes to improve the update of the plan. A resolution to adopt and approve the plan will be considered next week after changes are made. Root asked about availability of blue prints of public buildings. Kaase said they have the building plans for schools. They are in the process of getting plans for county buildings. There was a discussion about terminating the radio service contract with Whitewater Wireless and going to Ancom Communications. Kaase will check into a one-year rate with Ancom and bring it back to the next meeting. Approval to sign the 2016 Natural Resources Block Grant agreement was given. Donna Rasmussen, SWCD, said there were slight increases in the Shoreland grant. The total grant awarded is $44,402, including Local Water Management, Wetland Conservation, Shoreland, and Septic Treatment Systems. Local matches are required for portions of the grant. County recorder David Kiehne reviewed his office’s responsibilities and the recording process. His salary request for 2016 was $66,000, which is slightly more than the highest paid employee in his department. Sheriff Kasse reviewed changes made by his office over the past year. His salary request for 2016 was $85,275 plus the $6,000 stipend the sheriff receives for assisting with Emergency Management. The county received a dividend from Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust in the
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amount of $100,251. The county has workers’ compensation coverage and property and casualty coverage with MCIT. The money will be allocated to the Infrastructure Fund. Root reported that Dodge-Fillmore-Olmsted Community Corrections has a Victims Services program for our schools. The program addresses how to prevent sexual assault. Only Rushford-Peterson has allowed the program to be presented. Root recognized that no one wants to talk about sexual assault, but added he hoped schools allow the preventative program offered by Victim Services into the schools. The resignation of Dave Harrenstein from SE Minnesota Area Regional Trails (SMART) was accepted with thanks for years of service. Sarah Wangen was appointed as the Fillmore County representative for SMART. The county board will meet next on December 1 at 3 p.m. Truth in Taxation will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the board room.
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TRUCKS, TRAILERS, HEAVY EqUIpMENT AUCTION ZENKE AUCTION SALES FACILITY 11511 STATE 44, CALEDONIA MN FRIDAY, DEC. 4, 2015 9:30 AM
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TOOLS, MISC: Misc vacuum pumps, hoses, road signs, & doors; 20’ crane loading ramps; Milw 5-ton floor jack; (2) Western Pro Series 2 salt spreaders; wood lathe; Jet dust collector; 3-pt pto fert spreader; turbo w/exhaust manifold, off 3406B Cat engine; (4) unused 1 1/4-hp submersible pumps; (2) unused ATV elec winches; (2) unused 1.5-ton chain come-a-longs; (2) unused TMG 210,000btu torpedo heaters; (2) unused 12-ton hyd pipe benders; (10) new rachet straps; (3) unused 3/8”x50’ air hose/reel; unused HD tire changer; new in container 32’w x 85’l x 12’h hoop bldg; new in container 20’w x 30’l x 12’h hoop bldg; (2) parts washers; welding table; Homelite 550 chainsaw; Hitachi air compressor; Maxxus sand blast pot; 4’ concrete power trowel; (4) small piles home sawed lumber; compost timbers; (2) pallets mixed plywood/OSB; set large ornamental iron driveway gates; misc. LARGE DEBRIS GRINDER: 1998 Maxigrind Model 425G, SN:G50405, w/ self loader, Cat 3406, 425-hp, includes 1” & 3” screens, extra drive belts, misc hammer mill segments, holders, & bits, this is a low hour machine. DOZERS, EXCAVATORS, MISC EQUIP: 2005 JD 650J LT, 6-way dozer, open rops, SN:103996; Cat D8H dozer, open rops, SN:46A3143, steer issues; Kubota KX121-3 mini excavator, open rops, approx 4600-hrs, SN:20453; Yanmar Model VI035-2 excavator, open rops; JCB 416 tool carrier wheel loader, Perkins dsl, w/ bucket & forks, SN:0529329; Ditch Witch 1010 walk trencher; American Eagle 40 manlift w/Honda 5.5-hp gas engine; Cat 14E motor grader w/V-plow & snow wing, SN:99G663; IH 404 2-wd tractor, open rops, gas, w/belly mount sickle mower, no 3-pt; Cat V80E dsl forklift; Wild Cat 84” skidsteer grapple; Edge Model VR84A skidsteer smooth drum hyd vibrating roller; Bobcat tilt tatch; skidsteer hyd angle snow plow; (3) new 94” skidsteer hyd angle blades; FFC 95” HD hyd skidsteer blade; skidsteer mount hyd wood splitter; Taylor-Way 12’ offset disc; 12’ snow pusher; TRUCKS, TRAILERS: 2004 Mack Granite CV713, 3-axle, day cab, HD lowboy tractor, Mack 460, 8-spd trans; 2003 Kenworth T800, day cab, 3-axle, HD lowboy tractor; Cat C15, 475-hp, Fuller 8-spd; 2000 Mack CL713, quad axle, 18.5’ steel dump box, 460 engine, approx 670k; 2002 Peterbilt, day cab, Model 385, C12 Cat, 10-spd, 2-line wet kit, good rubber; 2002 Mack, day cab, E7, 460-hp, 9-spd, tandem, 3-line wet kit, new brakes, drums, rubber, 746k; 2002 Volvo, day cab, ISM Cummins, 385-hp, 10-spd, approx 380k; 2001 IH 9100, day cab, ISM Cummins, approx 440k; 1997 Freightliner, day cab, tandem; 1982 Ford 9000 tandem dump truck, Cummins 350 big cam, 6-spd; 1991 IH w/dump box, auto trans, snow wing & sander; 2003 Ford F-450, 4x4, 7.3 dsl, flatbed, auto, approx 160k, w/ Hiniker snowplow; 2003 Ford F-350 Crew Lariat, 7.3 dsl, 4x4, auto, 358k; 1999 Freightliner FL80, tandem axle, 14’ dump box, 8-spd, Cat dsl, non-runner; (3) 2002 GMC 2500 HD, ext cab, 4x2, auto, 205k-305k miles; 2005 Ford F-250, reg cab, 4x2, 197k; 2005 Chev Silverado, reg cab, 4x4, 183k; 2005 Ford F-350 XL, ext cab, 4x2, 183k; 2004 Ford F-550, utility box, dsl; 2004 F-350 XL, utility box, dsl; 1994 GMC, utility box, dsl; 2005 Ford F-250, reg cab, 4x4, 211k; 1982 Ford w/52’ hi-ranger bucket lift; older GMC Brigadier, runs, no title, w/National Series 4 crane; 2007 PJ, 32’ gooseneck trailer, 22,400 gvw; WW 10-ton pintle hitch, elec brakes, new wood 20’ deck w/dovetail; 1980 42’ Fruehauf grain trailer; 2015 MTM, new utility hyd tilt trailer; single axle 28’ dry van w/lift gate; 2003 Interstate Model 50 APC, 3-axle, pintle hitch, tilt top, 30’ bed, air brakes; 1995 Interstate 40 DLA, pintle hitch, air brakes, new deck, very good cond; 1995 Trail King, tandem, belly dump trailer; (3) homemade, 3-axle, 34’ belly dump trailers, very good cond; PJ 12,000-lb, deck over trailer, elec brakes, w/ramps; farm type, tandem axle, 8’l x 8’w hyd dump trailer; Strick 42’ van/job trailer; 48’ dry van, no rear doors; 1991 skidsteer trailer w/serge brakes; TERMS: 6.875% Sales Tax unless you sign Exempt Form. Cash or good check day of auction. Credit Card is available with a 3.5% Convenience Fee. Announcements made day of auction take precedence over any printed matter. All equipment sold AS-IS, WHERE IS. 5% Online Buyers Fee. REGISTERED MN AUCTIONEERS: Hoyt Zenke, Andy Burke, Kevin McCormick CLERK: Zenke Auction & Realty, Inc., 11511 State Hwy. 44, Caledonia, MN UPCOMING AUCTONS: Fri, Dec. 11th, Janet’s Auto Care Center Auction, Minnesota City (Goodview) MN, 10:00 am Sat, Dec. 12th, Diocese of La Crosse Auction, Father Arnie Reuter Estate & Others, La Crosse WI Wed, Dec. 16th, December Hay Auction, Zenke Auction Sale Site, Buy/Sell, Caledonia MN
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Fillmore County Police Reports Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Jamie Louise Carson, 43, Spring Valley, MN; 10/13/2015, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Morgan George Chladek, 49, Claremont, MN; 8/24/2015, Drugs - 5th Degree - Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 - Not Small Amount Marijuana. Fine $1,000, Total Fees $1,165. Commit to Commissioner of Corrections, St. Cloud Correctional Facility - 12 months and one day (stay for five years). Local Confinement – nine days. Credit for time served: two days. Serve as: work release and weekends (if eligible). Jail time to be completed by December 31, 2015. Supervised probation for five years – Conditions (11/9/2015): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Contact probation officer as directed, Sign releases of information as directed, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if charged
with any new crime, if change, address, employment, or telephone number, and/or if have contact with law enforcement, Remain law-abiding, Follow all State and Federal criminal laws, Educational assessment/ program, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Follow recommendations of evaluation, Aftercare, No possession of alcohol or drugs, No alcohol/ controlled substance use, Take medications in the prescribed dosage and frequency, Submit to Chemical Testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Give a DNA sample when directed, Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition or explosives, Do not register to vote or vote until discharged from probation and civil rights are fully restored. Samuel Edward Cychosz, 22, Apple Valley, MN; 10/3/2015, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.
Fillmore County District Court On November 17, Lonny Ray Dodson, of DeSoto, Wisc., appeared before District Court Judge Debra A Jacobson. Dod-
son, 47, is charged with Assault – By Strangulation, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of three years in prison, a $5,000
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provide for plenty of travel time. • Increase safe stopping distance between vehicles. • Use extra precautions when driving around snowplows by keeping at least five car-lengths behind plows. • If skidding, remain calm, ease foot off the gas, and turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go. • If vehicle has an anti-lock braking system (ABS), apply a steady firm pressure to the brake pedal. Never pump ABS brakes. • Clear snow and ice from vehicle windows, hood, headlights, brake lights, and directional signals. • Headlights must be turned on when it is snowing or sleeting. • Do not use cruise control on snow/icy/wet roads. Con-
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: Can you talk about winter driving safety? Answer: This is a great time to talk about it and remind drivers about the dangers of driving on slippery roads and Troy H. r e d u c i n g Christianson chances of being involved in a crash. • Avoid unnecessary travel if conditions are poor. • Buckle up, and make sure child restraints are tightly secured. • Drive at safe speeds according to road conditions, and
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AUCTIONEER NOTE: We will be selling a large selection of furniture, antiques, tools, collectibles, and household items from 2 estates, and several parties downsizing. Don’t miss this auction.
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sAle ArrAnged And conducted by spring vAlley sAles compAny Auctioneers: Dick Schwade Lic. 23-10018, 507-346-2183 or 7834, Cell 507-251-7313; Tom Jasper 50-113, 507-251-7654; Kevin Grabau 23-91, 507-951-1478 ringmAn: Bob Root, Roger Becker clerk: Spring Valley Sales - Fax 507-346-2163.
Announcements dAy of tAke precedence over Any Advertised or pre-printed mAteriAl All of tHe Above mercHAndise is selling As is, wHere is, witH no wArrAnty. terms: cAsH or good cHeck dAy of sAle. notHing to be removed until settled for. not responsible for Accidents or mercHAndise After sold. pleAse bring proper identificAtion.
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Monday, November 30, 2015 Greg Arvid Wright, 51, Hastings, MN; 10/24/20915, DWI Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 11/9/2017), Total Fees $1,020. Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 335 days for two years). Serve as: work release (if eligible). Defendant shall receive jail credit from October 24, 2015. Supervised probation for two years (11/9/2015): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Contact probation officer as directed, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Follow recommendations of evaluation, Complete Chemical Assessment, Aftercare, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, No driving without insurance, No driver license violations. fine, or both. On or about November 13, within Fillmore County, the defendant allegedly assaulted a family or household member by strangulation. ditions can change over every hill and around every curve. Be very aware of bridge decks and overpasses as they become icy. • Equip vehicles with a scraper/brush, small shovel, jumper cables, tow chain, and a bag of sand or cat litter for tire traction. Blanket(s), heavy boots, warm clothing, and flashlights are also important, as are storing high-energy foods such as chocolate or energy bars. • Be sure cell phones are charged for long trips, and inform family of destination plans and schedule. • If stranded, stay in the vehicle. • Parents of teen drivers should make sure new motorists experience snow and ice driving in a safe environment, such as an empty parking lot. • Slow down and move over for emergency vehicles parked at a scene. • Have good winter type tires on your vehicle. • Have a good set of windshield wipers on your vehicle. • For weather-related road condition information, call 5-1-1 or visit www.511mn.org. Remember that you can’t control how other drivers are driving, but you can reduce your chances of being involved in a crash if you follow basic winter driving safety tips. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minn. send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol, 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901-5848. (Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us)
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MN Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division Thao Moua, 23, Coon Rapids, MN; 9/19/2015, Use /Possession of Firearms in State Park or Forest Recreation Area, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Zang Yang, 40, Brooklyn Center, MN; 10/24/2015, Transportation of Firearms - Loaded Firearm, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. MN State Patrol – Rochester George W. Davis, 70, Chicago, IL; 10/19/2015, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Matthew Duane Fechner, 33, LeRoy, MN; 10/21/2015, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Warner Lee Frazer, 70, Oelwein, IA; 11/6/2015, Unsafe Passing – Against Signs, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Levi Gideon Hershberger, 33, Preston, MN; 10/26/2015, Breakaway Braking Requirements for Trailers Violations No Breakaway Brake System, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Christopher David Hutton, 24, St. Cloud, MN; 10/8/2015,
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Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Rebekah Anna Winnes, 31, Brownsville, MN; 10/24/2015, Speeding (72/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Rushford Police Department Cory Burton Stutzka, 30, Rushford, MN; 9/6/2015, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $1,000 (stay $770 until 11/10/2016), Total Fees $320. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (11/10/2015): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Contact probation officer as directed, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, Domestic abuse counseling/ treatment - to be completed within two weeks, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No contact with victim(s) as directed by Court Services, It will be up to Court Services on whether the Defendant can be moved to Unsupervised Probation, No same or similar, No assault.
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•Merry Meeters Birthday Club, 11:30am, Branding Iron, men invited. Bring a gift for food shelf and plate of goodies to share at Bob & Dollie Acton’s home. TUES., DECEMBER 1 •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston WED., DECEMBER 2 •Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 2-4pm, Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.* 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Bldg., 113 E. Jessie •Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Chatfield Brass Band, 7pm, Chatfield St., Rushford.* Spring Valley Public Library.* THURS., DECEMBER 3 Elementary Band Room. New members •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-6pm, •Magdlin-Gilbertson VFW Aux. meeting, •Senior Coffee and Dessert, 9am, Clara welcome. Email bcdnarv@aol.com or call 515 Washington St. NW, Preston.* 867-3315.* 6:30 potluck (dish to pass and tableware), House, Harmony.* •American Red Cross Blood Drive, 7pm meeting. Monetary donations collected •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30- FRI., DECEMBER 4 1-7pm, Harmony Community Center. for Christmas in Fillmore County project. 4pm, Tenborg Bldg, 113 E Jessie St, •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Walk-ins welcome, or call (507) 937-3406 •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Rushford.* Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., to schedule appointment. Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, Chatfield.* •American Red Cross Blood Drive, Chatfield.* 515 Washington St NW, Preston.* SAT., DECEMBER 5 1-7pm, Lanesboro Community Center. •AA Closed meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian •Story Hour for ages 3-5, Harmony Public •Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 9-11am, Walk-ins welcome, or call (507) 951-2657 Church, Mill St., Rushford.* Library. No school, no story hour.* 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* to schedule appointment.
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•Norwegian Christmas Fest, 11am; Bake sale, card sale at 10:30am, North Prairie Lutheran Church, 35957 Hwy 30, Lanesboro. •Lanesboro AA group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507)765-2518.*
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MON., DECEMBER 7 •Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston.* •AA Crossroads Journey Group meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*
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or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 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.
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, 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.
7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Lot 9, Block 138, City of Granger, Fillmore County, Minnesota 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 10222 Cty Rd 116, Harmony, MN 55939 OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the Mortgage: First Southeast Bank 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 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 $19,500.00. 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: $6,081.03. 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 21, 2016, 10:00 a.m., at The Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore St E, Preston, MN 55965. 15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 180 days 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: NOT APPLICABLE. 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. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: RICHARD A. NETHERCUT, P.A. Greg Schieber 32 Main Ave N PO Box 657 Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-6131 (507) 886-2711 fax Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: First Southeast Bank P.O. Box 429 Harmony, MN 55939 Publish 30,7,14,21,28,4
Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minn. Stat. 501B.41, subd. 5. Dated: November 17, 2015 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative William Oehler WARD & OEHLER, LTD. 1765 Greenview Drive SW Rochester, MN, 55902 Attorney License No: 0081012 Telephone: (507) 288-5567 FAX: (507) 288-5589 Email: william.oehler~wardoehler.com Publish 30,7
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: 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. 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. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on
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.”
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
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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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Lanesboro City Ordinance Title XVII—Administration Chapter 1791—Ambulance Rates 1791.02 Ambulance Rates Base Rate $700.00 Loaded Mile $13.00 per mile EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance becomes effective February 2nd, 2015 and repeals Lanesboro City Ordinance Title XVII-Administration; Chapter 1791-Ambulance Rates; Section 1791.01. Attest: Signed: David Todd Robin Krom City Administrator Mayor Michele Peterson City Administrator/Clerk Publish 30
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DATE: November 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: July 12, 2005 2. Mortgagors: John W. Darrah 3. Mortgagees: First Southeast Bank 4. Recording Information: Recorded on July 13, 2005, as Document Number 347458, in the Office of the County Recorder of Fillmore County, Minnesota 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: None INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 21.0333.000
State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-15-814 In Re: Estate of Alton T. Asleson, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated April 16, 1999, and codicils to the will, dated December 3, 2004, (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Rebecca A. Asleson, whose address is 27839 271st Ave, Fountain, MN, 55935, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. 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. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court othervvise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn.
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
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STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: OTHER - ACTION FOR REFORMATION OF A DEED Court File No. Summit Ag Fund II, LLP, David Merkel and Dean Merkel as Trustees of the Merkel Revocable Living Trust Agreement dated April 5, 2011, Plaintiffs, vs. Ray W. Merkel, individually and as trustee, and Eilene E. Merkel, individually and as trustee, or their successors in Trust under the Merkel Revocable Living Trust Agreement dated April 5, 2011; also the unknown heirs of the foregoing individual parties and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint herein. Defendants. SUMMONS THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiffs have stated a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiffs’ 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 it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within twenty (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: Baudler, Maus & Forman, LLP, 108 North Main Street, Austin, MN 55912. 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiffs’ Complaint. In your answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiffs should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within twenty (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 Plaintiffs 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 IN QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN FILLMORE COUNTY, MINNESOTA, legally described as follows: The Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 6, Township 103 North of Range 13 West, and commencing at the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 6; thence South 80 rods, thence West to the Brownsville and Mankato Territorial Road, thence Northerly along the East line said road to the westerly line of Mill Ditch, thence Northeasterly along the westerly line of Mill Ditch to the North line of said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 6, thence East to place of beginning. Also, commencing 18 rods South of the Northwest Corner of the South Half of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 6, thence South 32 rods, thence west 3 rods and 10 feet, thence North 32 rods, thence east 3 rods and 10 feet to place of beginning. Also, the North 50 acres of the South Half of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 6 except a parcel thereof described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest Corner of said South Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 6, thence South 18 rods, thence East 6 rods, thence Northeasterly to a point 7 rods east of the place of beginning, thence west to place of beginning.
PLAINTIFF AGAINST ANY OF THE DEFENDANTS. Dated: November 16, 2015 BAUDLER, MAUS & FORMAN, LLP /s/David L. Forman David L. Forman, #206039 Attorneys for Plaintiffs 108 North Main Street Austin, MN 55912 (507) 433-2393 Publish 30,7,14
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.
RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE REGULATING PARKING IN AND USE OF THE PARKING LOT IN THE CITY OF LANESBORO KNOWN AS THE BASS POND PARKING LOT WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (hereinafter the DNR) provided funding for a City of Lanesboro (hereinafter the City) parking lot, to be owned by the City, for purposes of accommodating visitors to the City, including visitors utilizing the State of Minnesota Root River Bicycle Trail, and; WHEREAS, the aforesaid parking lot has been constructed, and is now commonly known as the Bass Pond Parking Lot (hereinafter “the parking lot”); and WHEREAS, the DNR has indicated to the City that the DNR has no interest in regulating the use of the parking lot, and has left said regulating to the City and; WHEREAS, the City has found that the parking lot has been used for both accommodating visitors to the City and the Root River State trail, but has also been used by persons or businesses for commercial purposes, such as storing trailers and canoes, and for parking commercial tour buses or tour vehicles; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that the parking lot is an inappropriate location for commercial operations, and given its popularity and the limited space for parking that it provides, it should be utilized only for noncommercial parking purposes; THEREFORE, THE CITY OF LANESBORO ORDAINS: • Prohibition. Commercial activity in the parking lot is prohibited. Nothing shall be offered for sale or sold, rented or traded in or on said parking lots, and no item of a commercial enterprise shall be stored on said lot, or parked on said parking lot. • Penalty. Violation of this ordinance shall be punished by up to a $300 fine for each violation, and a violator shall be subject to towing and impoundment of the vehicle or item in violation, at the expense of the violator. For purposes of this ordinance, the violator shall be deemed to be the registered owner of the vehicle or item that constitutes the violation.
• Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon its enactment and publication. Enacted by the Lanesboro City Council on November 2nd, 2015 CITY OF LANESBORO By Robin Krom, Mayor Attest Michele Peterson, City Clerk/Admin. Publish 30
The object of said action is to obtain a judgment reforming the legal description in Document No. 383400 in the Fillmore County Recorder’s Office to correct the legal description as originally listed and replaced with the legal description listed above. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT NO PERSONAL CLAIM IS MADE BY
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. 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: 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,
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 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. 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. Dated: November 4, 2015 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative: Richard A. Nethercut (MN# 130072) Richard A. Nethercut, PA 32 Main Avenue North Harmony, MN 55939 Publish 23,30
VEHICILE TOWING IN FORESTVILLE TOWNSHIP FOR WINTER SEASON Any vehicle stuck in the snow in a manner that does not allow snow removal equipment to pass on a Forestville Township road will be towed at the owner’s expense after attempts are made to contact the owner. Connie Morger, Clerk Publish 30,7
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AUCTION CALENDAR 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. Fri., Dec. 4 at 7pm - Annual Red Carpet Classic. View Catalog & Bid Online DVAuction. com. Decorah Sales Commission. Listing in the Journal Fri., Dec. 4 - 9:30am - Trucks, Trailers, Heavy Equipment Auction. Auction held at 11511 State Hwy 44, Caledonia, MN. For more information contact Zenke Auction at www.zenkeonline. com or www.zenkeauctionrealty.com. Listing in the Journal. Sun., Dec. 6 9am - Antique, Tool, Household Auction. Sale held at Spring Valley Sales Auction Bldg, 412 East Park St., Spring Valley, MN. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183. Notice in the Journal. Tues., 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.
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Services, Rushford, MN, has an opening for a part-time RN, Case Manager nurse Full Time Night ShiftDuties include care plan implementation and management, MDS $ 1,000 Sign On Bonus assessments, providing nursing care in accordance with physician’s orders, monitoring staff performance, and providing guidance and correction as needed. Long Term Care experience is preferred but not required. Applications available at www.goodshep-rushford.org or at Good Shepherd 800 Home Street at the reception desk. Contact Shelly Stensgard for more information at 507-864-7714.
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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!
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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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Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI
(507) 346-2060 Cell: (507) 951-2071 Toll-Free: (888) 835-8141
715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com 400 main St. SW, prESton $45,000 Located near Root River and trail system you will find this quaint little 2 bedroom, 1 bath home. The owners currently use this property as a weekend get-away, but it is also very suitable for year round use. Updated electrical, newer furnace and some updated windows. Formal dining and eat in kitchen with large deck off the back over looking park like back yard area. Large 2 car detached garage and back of property is non-buildable so you will not have any "back yard" neighbors giving you much more privacy. Very affordable property!
500 S. BroadWay, Spring VallEy $69,900
625 lyndalE aVE., Spring VallEy $82,900
Affordable 3 bdrm home. Own cheaper than paying rent! Main floor laundry, eat in kitchen & dining area, main floor bedroom, deck and alley access in back yard. The home is ready for immediate occupancy. This would also make for great investment property for rental.
Great starter home! 4 bedrooms and many updates. Newer kitchen, appliances, cupboards and countertops, main floor laundry, newer full bath with double sinks, newer furnace and a/c unit, updated windows and vinyl siding. For $82,000 a new garage could be built by JJBK Construction. Priced to sell with mortgage payments much less than rent payments.
Ranch Style Home - ready for immediate occupancy. Numerous updates, including new roof, new furnace & A/C, new flooring, hardwood floors, and freshly painted interior. You’ll love the spacious back yard with storage shed. All located in desirable mature neighborhood close to the school and north park. If you are looking for one level living - this is it. Move right in. All the work has been done!
Roxanne Johnson, Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI RoxanneJohnson@remax.net Cell: 507-458-6110 New
509 Parkway Ave S, LANESBORO
332 Minnesota Ave W, MABEL
Large home with quality finishes. 3 bedrooms. 4 bathrooms. Several updates. Master bedroom w/ en suite. $168,000
Easy one level living! Spacious living space. 2 bedroom. Garage. Park-like setting. $68,500
155 2nd Ave SW, HARMONY Simply spacious. 3 bedroom home, newer carpets, oak hardwoods. Large living space. Main floor bedroom & bath. $74,900
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607 fillmore Ave. S, LANESBORO
Ideal location. 4 bedroom 4 bathroom. Fireplace. Deck. 2 garage. Second home with 1 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment & 2 car garage.
304 fillmore St. W, PRESTON Start your traditions here! Filled with character & charm. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Walk up attic. 2 car garage. $104,900
Excellent location on Main Ave. Offers 2 units, barber & beauty shop side by side. Would make super office space. 2 off street parking spots.
Super location & affordable. Well maintained building. Hurry – holiday season yet to come!!
517 Pleasant St NE, PRESTON
1013 Wayside St NW, PRESTON
Beautiful original features. 3 bedrooms on one level. Large 3 season porch plus deck. 2 Guest cabins. $182,000
314 N Ash MABEL
Extremely well cared for! Open living space. 3 bedroom bedrooms. Basement laundry & 3/4 bath plus rec area. Large deck & yard. $94,900
212 Houston St SW, PRESTON
112 S Hudson Ave, SPRING VALLEY
Redone inside & out! 4 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms. Main floor bedroom, bath & laundry. 2 car attached garage. $104,900
Tastefully updated & charming! 2 bedrooms. High ceilings, neutral paint, full basement. Semiprivate deck. $76,900
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
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 p
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1-level living • Large ranch • 3 bedrooms • 3 baths • Master bath • Walk-in closet • In-floor heat in house and garage • Maple kitchen cabinets • Main floor laundry • Open living and dining and kitchen • Deck $74,900 409 Main st. sW, preston
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
119 eLM st., Fountain
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Close to state bike trail • Ideal for weekend getaway • Main floor laundry • New flooring • New appliances • Newer furnace • Newer roof • Heated garage w/bar area • 3 car garage • New Windows 35064 242nd st., Lanesboro $275,000
12.43 acres • Woods • Tillable • Pasture • 4 bedrooms (3 on main) • 2 baths • Charming 1 1/2 story home • 3 Main floor laundry • Master bath • Vaulted ceilings bedrooms • Remodeled and updated • .42/acre • Open floor plan • Large deck • 20x36 horse shed private lot • Cul-de-sac • Mudroom • New roof • New • 26x36 machine shed • 2 deer stands • Large yard windows • Vinyl siding • Garage • Peaceful setting • Edge of city limits
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Expansive views to enjoy! 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling, & fireplace. 2 car garage. $229,900
XXXXX County 15, HARMONY Looking for a place in the country without being isolate? This is it! 7 Acres $90,000
Nolan Valley Lots Super spot to get-away or stay! Rural subdivision. Zoned Ag. Buildable. XXXXX Cardinal Lane–8.38acres XXXXX 403rd Ave – 6.37 acre
517 Pleasant St NE, PRESTON Great location from downtown, parks, trail, and post office. Mostly level lot.
XXXXX faith Trail, LANESBORO Views of rivers & bluffs! Just north of Lanesboro. Garden shed, septic, electric, and water hookups. Access to river and paved trail system.
Chatfield Office Rochester Office 221 S. Main St. 4123 26th St. NW
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1120 Matthew St. SW, PRESTON cres 1.5 A
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Residential or Commercial! Highway exposure & adaptable to your dream business. Several updates in 2009. Yard space. Call today!
Turn key business! Well established full service restaurant ready for you to walk into! Well maintained & updated.
Move-in ready! 3 bedroom. Maple floors. Butler’s pantry. Spacious garage. Nicely landscaped yard. $79,900
34868 242nd St, LANESBORO Warm & inviting! Fantastic view! 4 bedrooms. 3 bathrooms. Finished basement. Att 2 car garage. 32x24 steel shed-electric.
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Approximately 2.5-3 Acres of land. Great building site with city sewer and water. Located on edge of town in small community of Ostrander. Just like living in the country with city amenities. The land has been surveyed and is staked for boundary line views. Some buildings, including barn & grainery, remain with the property. Spring Valley school districts. Many large pines bordering the property – great for privacy and wind break.
Kelsey Bergey Real Estate Agent remax@harmonytel.net Office 507-886-4221
800 Viking Ave S LANESBORO
Nice location! 2 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms. Finished basement. Insulated 2 car garage. No backyard neighbors! $114,900
XXX County road 3, oStrandEr $34,000
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
25 Center St. W, Harmony, MN 55939 www.SEMNrealestate.com Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
301 Pleasant St NE, PRESTON
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300 E. FrEmont, Spring VallEy $108,500
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Simply Charming 3 bedroom tastefully updated. Generous sized rooms & smart storage. 4 season porch, deck, & large yard. 28x24 insulated garage
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545 3rd ave., nW, harMony
$35,000
Gator Greens 440 haLF st, WhaLan
Ranch home • 2+ 1 1/2 acres of commercial property next to State bedrooms • 2 baths • Newer roof • Newer windows Bike Trail and Root River. 9 hole miniature golf • 2 car garage • Wood floors • Fenced yard • 3 acres • 18’ vaulted Montana Pine ceiling • Maple course, refreshment stand, and room for other Storage shed kitchen cabinets • Cedar wood floors • In-floor possibilities. High traffic area. heat through-out house, garage • Surround sound • Security system • Brick wall fireplace • Sun room g w/fireplace • Screened-in porch • Paneled doors tiNg ListiN 205 FrankLin st. nW w E bent WrenCh - bar/ w Lis N • Pantry • Main floor laundry/mudroom • Master NE preston restaurant, $239,900 Fountain bath • Storage shed • Close to state bike trail $149,900 Large Duplex (could be B&B or residential) • 4 bedrooms and 2 baths on 1 side Well established bar/restaurant/off-sale business • 3 bedrooms and 4 baths on side • Wood floors located at the start of the State Bike Trail. Seating up g N $299,900 Listi • 10 foot ceilings • Newer roof • Covered porch • to 150 plus large deck for summertime fun. Turn-key NEw 709 parkWay ave. s Deck • Formal living room • Formal dining room • operation with everything staying. Great opportunity. Lanesboro 2 furnaces • Air units • Separate electric meters • 2 car garage • Unlimited potential Unlimited potential for
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this Impressive Victorian • Zoned residential & Commercial • Previous $109,900 Ng Listi owners included well-known French Restaurant NEw 31 MiLLhouse Lane sW and B&B • Unlimited potential • 4 bedrooms ChatFieLd • 4 baths • Wood floors throughout • Unending Townhouse • 1 level living • 2 bedrooms • Dining room character • Gorgeous open staircase • Completely • Living room • Main floor laundry • Deck • Garage • updated mechanicals • High ceilings • WalkNo maintenance up attic ready to be finished • Endless amount of activities: canoeing, biking, tubing, theater, restaurants, boutiques, parks, breathtaking List your property scenery, golf courses, and much more • This unique opportunity needs to be viewed to With todd! appreciate.
507-259-5454
$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.
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7 AVE B NE, CHATFIELD
$114,900
528 DIVISION ST NE, CHATFIELD
#4065628
• 4 Bedroom • 2,478 sq. ft. • 0.25 Acre lot • Kitchen, Bath, Laundry remodeled in 2003 • Newer roof, windows, doors, vinyl siding, CA • Main floor living • Short walk to downtown/School
$124,900
425 UNION ST NE, CHATFIELD
#4066852
• 3 Bedrooms, • 2 Baths • 0.26 Acre lot • Garage • Open layout • Hardwood floors, • Newer furnace • Updated Oak cabinets, • Finished lower level • Great location close to school & downtown
$124,900 #4067122
• 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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242 GOLD ST NORTH, WYKOFF
$69,900 #4063449
• 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
GORGEOUS ORIGINAL WOODWORK
1046 JOHN & MARY DR. SE, CHATFIELD
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355 1ST AVE SE, HARMONY
OLD • 4 Bedrooms S • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage • 412 FILLMORE PRESTON SSTOW,LD
• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Updated Baths • 2 Car Garage
360 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD
OLD • 4 Bedrooms • 3S Baths • Walkout • 3 Season porch
• 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
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$229,900 8401 MAPLE VALLEY RD SE, ROCHESTER #4066678
$149,900 21225 COUNTY 20, PRESTON
2 ACRES
#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
PRESTON – NEW LISTING - Large (0.63 acre) city lot in newer development overlooking the Golf Course with city utilities. #4067246 $29,900
• 3 Bedroom • 4 Bath • Walkout • 3,288 sq. ft.
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 3 Car garage • 2,460
$99,000 924 WASHINGTON ST NW, PRESTON #4058113
SOLD
#4066901
• 3 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage (1,377 sq. ft.) • 1993 Custom built • 5,000 sq. ft. • Walkout • Sunroom • Main floor living • Master suite • Fireplace, • Hardwood floors • Maintenance free exterior • Finished lower level • Tons of storage • Covered porch & patio • Great hunting,
LOTS AND ACREAGES FOR SALE
202 RIDGEVIEW LANE S, LANESBORO
SOLD 403 FILLMORE ST SE, CHATFIELD LDsq. ft. • Master suite SO• 2,684 • 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths
#4066775
$419,900
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.
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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10695 170TH AVE SE, CHATFIELD
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• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Remodeled baths • 2 Car garage • Main floor living • 2,274 sq. ft. • 3 City lots • Wood floors • Original woodwork • Leaded window • Newer roof, vinyl siding, central air & furnace
CHATFIELD – RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOT (0.59 acre) in established neighbor-
• 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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2.95 ACRES
$385,000 2053 VALLEY VIEW LANE NE, CHATFIELD #4066480
$147,900
• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage with built-ins • Main floor laundry • Hardwood & ceramic tile floors • Quality windows • Steel siding • Wrap around deck • Patio • Finished walkout lower level • Beautifully landscaped lot • Storage shed • Gardens • Move-in-Condition • Must See
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• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 2 Car Garage • 0.40 Acre • Quality built in 1991 • Main floor living • 2,647 sq. ft. • Finished Lower level • Master suite with large private bath & 2 closets • Great View • Close to High School
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#4066570
• 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
CUSTOM HOME IN GREAT LOCATION
$184,900 612 MARGARET ST NE, CHATFIELD #4067250
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