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Repurposing potential of old Dairy and Farm buildings
The Preston City Council is considering the possibility of repurposing this building to house the Tourism Center, the National Trout Center, and the Historical Society. Photo by Karen Reisner
Members of the Preston City Council at their November 2 meeting had a lengthy discussion about the repurposing potential of the old Preston Dairy and Farm buildings. Councilman Robert Maust said discussions with the Historical Society, Tourism Board, and the National Trout Center have yielded ideas of how the city might repurpose these buildings. Director of tourism Sarah Wangen said having all three organizations under one roof could maximize staff time, adding that the NTC may be looking for a new home. This centralized location is ideal as it is near the trail head, across the street from the Historic Elevator, and close to the river.
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Wangen suggested the front has 11 foot ceilings. portion of the main building Dairy and Farm will have to could be used for the Tourist pay up to $10,000 for any necCenter and the back part could essary environmental clean-up. be split into two parts, one for Any additional cost to address the NTC and one for the His- environmental issues is expecttorical Society. The Tourist Cen- ed to be covered by a chemical ter could be open year round, clean-up fund available for that including during the winter for purpose. Clean-up would have winter related activities. Maust be completed prior to leasing said the facility could be staffed the facility to the city. with one person from April 1 Dairy and Farm wants $100,000 for the property. They through November 1. The buildings are in good presently have a $100,000 loan shape (50x90 and 50x80). Both with Public Utilities. Maust buildings have cement floors. said they are agreeable to an all It has yet to be confirmed, but inclusive lease for seven years summer music aT a payment of $10,000 is expected that they are a foot with per year, which to below the 100 year flood level. riverside onwould The go rooT Maust said a second floor could Public Utilities to pay down th sepTember loan. There would then6be a be installed above the flood thesunday, charliebuyout Warner after5pm-9pm the seven plain, allowing for new plumb- $30,000 year period. The city would be ing connections to be placed in the sand fill space between the See REPURPOSING Page 8 two floors. The building now Come Enjoy
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Changes to the Rushford City Council are on the horizon. While not yet canvassed and accepted by the city, results from November 3 voting indicate Incumbent Roger Colbenson has lost his council seat following a write-in campaign that appointed two new councilors to four-year terms. Earlier this year, councilor Robert Dahl decided not to seek reelection. That alone indicated one of the two council seats would be filled by a write-in candidate. However, an enthusiastic local effort looked to not only fill Dahl’s seat, but to replace Colbenson as well. City Clerk Kathy Zacher released voting results last night and they indicated Terri Benson and Jim O’Donnell had
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costs of the garden. Theresa Coleman reported hannah@fillmorecountyjournal.com that the Public Utilities Commission is in the process of The Lanesboro City Council adopting a policy regarding met on November 2 at 5:30 alternative energy systems such p.m. for their regular meeting. as wind, solar, and geothermal. The agenda was approved with The policy will give credit to resseveral changes as well as the idents who choose to use alterminutes from the October meet- native energy for their power. ing. The policy will be reviewed by Mayor Robin Krom read the the Planning and Zoning Comreport from the Lanesboro Pub- mittee and then a public hearlic Library. The library’s cir-November ing will 1st be Sunday held immediately 11:30culation numbers continue to preceding the December city Tuesday meet or exceed its goals. Story8p Monday, council meeting to Wednesanswer any day Closed. Thursday 4p-8p hour has been averaging 16 chil- questions from the public. dren at each class. The libraryFriday Council member Jason 4p-9p Saturday andResseis continuing to work with theSunday man 12p-8p noted that the Historic Lanesboro Public School to cre- Preservation Commission or ate a reading garden and to secure a grant to help cover the See LANESBORO Page 3 By H annah Wingert
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of Rushford,” stated a campaign bio. Likewise, O’Donnell is a lifelong resident of Rushford who spent 12 consecutive years on the Rushford-Peterson School Board, including chairmanship of that board, was a member of the Rushford Library Board for nine years, also serving as chairman. O’Donnell is an active member of the Rushford Lions Club for 20 years and is currently serving as the group’s president. “Jim shows a passion for his community and is a calm, rational, level-headed leader. He is a good listener and makes sound decisions that are community-based, not politically based.” The mayoral seat will once again be filled by Incumbent Chris Hallum. There was little opposition to Hallum’s reelection, with 208 votes to an additional 41 various write-in candidates. The new councilors will be sworn in to office January 11.
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HPC is still looking for a volunteer to replace Val Tindall who recently resigned. The park board is gathering ideas for resurfacing the basketball court. The court will not be resurfaced until next spring. City Administrator Michele Peterson said that the main heating system in the community center has not been fixed yet. A makeshift system has been set up temporarily. Resseman reported that the EDA is considering creating a paid staff position and are looking into different options for that to happen. The Lanesboro Chamber of Commerce has contacted Winona State University to conduct a marketing analysis of Lanesboro as they have done in the past. The Chamber is also working on putting together an event for Small Business Saturday, which is the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The two newest members of the Lanesboro Fire Department will be attending training in Chatfield for Level 1 Firefighting and Level 2 Hazmat Training. The department is currently experiencing problems with the pump not working on the old pump truck. They’ve tried to fix it several dif-
ferent ways with no luck, and the pump will probably cost a large amount of money to repair. They will get it up and running again as soon as possible. Several members of the Lanesboro Farmer’s Market, along with five members of the Amish community, were present at the meeting to discuss the issues facing them. All members of the market are required to purchase insurance to follow state laws and regulations, but that goes against the beliefs of the Amish, and so they left the farmer’s market. They currently set up the tables by the dam, but have seen their income decrease due to the new location. One of the original founders of the market, Mary Bell said that they’ve never had problems with the Amish at the market and would like to see the council take a look at ways to include the Amish again. Mayor Krom will speak to the League of Minnesota Cities to see if they have any suggestions to resolve the issue. “We need to be aware of state regulations. We have to make it a level playing field.” said farmer’s market member Emily Funke. Funke pointed out that all those who sell baked goods are required to have some training under the Cottage Food Law. City Administrator
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acknowledged the generosity of a donation in the amount of $1000 for the repair of the heating system in the community center from the American Legion Post #40. Farmer’s Bank suggested that the city change their accounts over to Insured Cash Sweep Service which is FDIC insured with 3% interest. The council approved the switch. The resolution for snow removal was reviewed and is the same as
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C ommentary Munchkins By Eric M. Leitzen Leona Helmsley, an American businesswoman, was nailed for tax evasion back in 1989. When reached by the media, she famously said “only the little people pay taxes”. For the record, I was four years old in 1989. Now, Eric M. Leitzen it’s 2015, and I’m proud to welcome you to the Munchkin City. We’re all the “little people” now. To the truly wealthy in America, the majority of Americans are the “little people”. To those at
the top, we’re all poor. Teachers, plumbers, small business owners, professionals, electricians, you name it... Even rural doctors or lawyers can’t even hope to touch America’s super-duperultra-mega-rich. We are talking about amounts of money I can’t even imagine having: I can’t even think of ways to spend it all. In Fillmore County alone, you could write the number of people who fit into this mega-rich status on a matchbook cover, so when we’re talking about “Rich” and “Poor” we’ve got to put it in some perspective. In May of this year, Scientific American reported the richest 20% of households in America own “more than 84%” of the wealth in this country. The Walton family alone, as in the Walmart Waltons, have more wealth than the bottom 42% of all
Americans put together. We are a country of 300 million citizens, so if we take 42% of that, what is that... 126 million people? Ouch. We’ve got one family who owns a company that doesn’t pay its workers enough to survive, so they have to get assistance, which comes out of our tax dollars, so we’re the ones paying for part of a Walmart worker’s salary. But, as Leona said, only us, the “little people” foot the bill. The fancy-pants word for this is “oligarchy”. It’s a Greek word that means “government by the few”, and I learned that by Googling “oligarchy etymology”. The internet is sure neat. Oligarchy means that a few people, whether it be warlords who killed their way to the top, aristocracy who were born on top or, in America’s case, singleminded business-monsters who
bought their way to the top have all of the power. They buy the Congress (or do you really think we don’t have ENOUGH awful campaign commercials?) so they can change the rules in their favor. This means that even when they do pollute, cheat, or accidentally kill the rest of us down here, they get away with tiny fines that never offset the huge profits they made in the first place. And still, above it all, they will whine that their taxes are too high and that they have it so rough. Call me a dreamer, but I don’t seem to recall reading about businessmen in the 1950s whining like this. In fact, from what I could tell the businessmen of that Golden Age in America were taxed more than twice of what they are now, and they did it because they knew that’s how America works,
Guest Commentary: The unaffordable care act By Dale J. Eppen The Affordable Care Act will soon have been in existence for 2 years, how is it fairing? The uninsured numbers are down, this is a good thing. Premiums are up, not good. Blue Cross Blue Shield has had a 49% rate increase a p p r o v e d . Dale J. Eppen How many people can handle that kind of rate increase? In this area we have only two companies to choose from, Blue Cross or Medica. Each company has two plans available. Blue Cross has a plan that includes all Editorial Cartoon
the clinics in this area. You could choose a plan that includes only Mayo Clinic and save about 4% on your premium. Medica has a plan that includes Mayo Clinic (excluding Rochester), OMC, and Winona Clinic. This plan is priced less than both Blue Cross plans. Medica has another plan that includes all Mayo Clinic facilities and Winona Clinic. This plan is by far the lowest priced in southeastern Minn. However, Medica will be higher price if one uses tobacco. Above right is a chart showing a rate comparison between Blue Cross’s and Medica’s monthly premiums. The plans do have their differences, such as the Blue Cross plans have an embedded deductible and Medica’s are not embedded.
even if you couldn’t afford to buy that second gold toilet or yacht to use when the first one got dirty. It’s no surprise that America stopped working as an agreement when they stopped paying in. If you think those with all of the power and the money are going to suddenly grow a conscience a start giving it away, then I’ve got a bridge to sell you. The way I see it, we’ve got two choices: start taxing the disgustingly wealthy now, and get back the money they’ve taken from us, or wait until the next Great Depression hits in about ten years. Inequality is already back to a level not seen in this country since 1929, and all it’s going to take is another Wall Street banker betting on the wrong horse to bring all us “little people” down with him.
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C ommentary One Moment, Please... Word on the Web By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com In the past couple of years, we added a content feature in which we publish online comments from articles posted to www.fillmorecountyjournal. com. This feature has been titled “Word on the Web”. Essentially, all of the arti- Jason Sethre cles published in the newspaper have been dually published on our website. And, then from the online thread of comments we have grabbed a few of those comments from various articles and published them in the feature titled “Word on the Web”. On occasion, I receive feedback from readers that they don’t like Word on the Web for two main reasons: 1) commenters can remain anonymous, and 2) people seem less restricted with what they say when they can say it with anonymity. Of course, these two concerns walk hand in hand. Anonymity This feature is common throughout the United States in newspapers everywhere. And, in each respective newspaper market, some people love it and others hate it. The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Ill.) and The Moline Dispatch (Moline, Ill.), two daily newspapers owned by the same family that owns the Rochester Post-Bulletin, publish a feature titled “Speak Out”. In Loveland, Colo., the Reporter-Herald publishes a feature titled “RH Line Calls”. I selected these three daily newspapers as examples comparable to our own Word on the Web. These are just two examples, but there are many others throughout the nation. In Kankakee, Moline, and Loveland, these three newspapers run these
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daily content features in which readers can call a hotline at the newspaper and leave an anonymous message about any particular issue of concern. The newspaper has editorial staff that transcribes those voicemail messages to be published in the newspaper. After working in two different newspaper markets that offered similar readership features, one in Illinois and the other one in Indiana, I witnessed public response which is no different to what I have observed here in our region with our Word on the Web feature. Typically, people in leadership roles in the community are the target of these comments, whether with Speak Out, RH Line Calls, or Word on the Web. And, if you are a politician or community leader of some sort, this comes with the position. When you are in a paid leadership role, it’s always open season for public scrutiny. Without a doubt, you can only continue in these paid leadership roles if you have tough skin. You can’t make everyone happy all of the time. But, why do so many of these newspapers throughout the United States publish features allowing for anonymity, whether transcribed from a hotline voice mailbox or reverse published from online comments? I’ve been told that those who don’t “put their name on it” are cowards. I agree with that statement. I’ve also been told that these online comments in Word on the Web provide a forum for honest, sometimes brutally honest, conversation about real concerns that would otherwise never be discussed. I also agree with that statement. But, I also know that people are reading Word on the Web and sparking meaningful conversations about what is happening in their communities. People are becoming more engaged and self-aware. After they see what people are talking about in Word on the Web, they seek those articles on our website to also partici-
pate in the conversation. There is also an element of Freedom of Speech with Word on the Web. Some people consider this a form of democracy no different than a public suggestion box like you find in some organizations. As it has been expressed to me from proponents of Word on the Web, many of us would have our “heads buried in the sand” if these issues weren’t brought to the forefront with such candid conversation. One thing that is apparent with respect to Word on the Web is the relevance of the printed word. When people say something on the Internet with an online comment, it doesn’t matter that much. But, when it is printed in the newspaper, the printed word is much more significant. It has permanence and everybody sees it. Regardless of how cavalier people are with their online comments, if it is said online apparently nobody really cares. When it makes the pages of the Fillmore County Journal, it has more staying power. Your opinion matters We’ve had a lot of conversation about this Word on the Web feature at the Journal office. And, now we’d like to get your feedback on how we should proceed with Word on the Web. We have what I see as three options. 1.Publish it as it has been published. 2.Publish it with censorship. 3.Discontinue publishing Word on the Web. So, what do you think? We are going to offer three different methods in which our readers can express their opinion on the future of Word on the Web. You can vote in our reader poll. You can write a Letter to the Editor. Or, you can post your comments on this commentary. We realize that we will not make everyone happy with whatever decision is made, but at least you will have an opportunity to express your opinion. Thank you for your involvement in this conversation.
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Guest Commentary: Changes needed at Kingsland School District Humble says: Where you are at for Board meetings? Why are you accusing all Board members? Have you really connected with any of them? Tiffany says: I would be more than happy to answer your questions @ humble. Only in the past few months have I started to get involved by speaking with families in the area and hearing out their concerns. I have had many conversations with a school board member as well as reviewed documents provided to me in regards to the Wykoff school closure and declining enrollment. After speaking with these families I have realized that this is definitely not a new issue at Kingsland although something that has been going on for many years. If the school board is working on these issues then why haven’t we seen the change in declining enrollment, IEP issues, etc? I apologize for not being able to make it to the last few school board meetings due to medical appointments and being a single mother although I do assure you that I have spoke with a representative that was there to keep me informed. Thank you for the questions and allowing me to further explain myself. Bingo! says: Ms. Asher hits the nail right on the head. Communication is one of the major problems with Kingsland. Over the past two years I have repeatedly called, left a dozen plus messages, and even resorted to write two registered letters. Nothing. Nada. Zilch. I’ve walked in the school office to be blown off and told no one is available. My family is done with this district after this school year. @Humble, The school board only started to bring up their “concerns” of closing the middle school after the public made their true feelings known. All of them are a bunch of “yes, dear” to get all services into Spring Valley. Now they are trying to backtrack on their positions. Most people are able to see right through them. KingslandGrad95 says: The Kingsland School Board had set up a committee of area residents and faculty members to discuss the maintenance needs of the school buildings. That committee determined that the Wkyoff building needed $5 million to handle issues that had been pushed to the back burner for years. That committee didn’t recommend that the Wykoff building be abandoned and all students be at on-site. The Kingsland School Board decided to start proceedings to abandon the Wykoff building. Yes, not all members are in favor but when a majority of an board recommends to do something it’s easier to say “the school board” instead of the individual members. What exactly is Mrs. Asher accusing the Board members of? Lack of communication? Making irrational decisions that will only cause bigger issues in the future? Making the decision to close Wykoff without having a public forum? Do you attend the School Board meetings regularly? Maybe Mrs. Asher has commitments in her life, like raising a family that keeps her from attending meetings. And yes, as my name indicates, I graduated from Kingsland in 1995 after having been in the last 9th grade class at Wykoff. Ontheoutside says: Ms. Asher - your article is very misleading. You lead the reader to believe you are or have been in contact with multiple school board members when you then state in a comment you have only spoken to one. I also really do not believe school board members have anything to do with IEPs as that really would not be their job. You seem to think you have all of the answers so I really hope you run for school board. My kids attend school in a neighboring district and I can assure you, we have the exact same issues with communication as you do and the same goes for friends I have in other districts. I really believe all schools are the same - same issues no matter where you go. @ontheoutside says: I don’t see anywhere in Ms. Asher’s article that gives the impression of how many school board members she has spoken with although it does she state she has spoken with numerous families in the community. As far as the school board not being in charge or responsible for IEP, they sure better be when the school is well known for not giving students the necessary help that they need and that is why kids are being pulled from the district and going to other schools. That is exactly why I chose to pull my student from Kingsland, they refused to listen to me and give my child the help he needed. JackieHorsman says: @ontheoutside, I would just like to point out that this is a commentary submitted by Mrs. Asher. A commentary is not an article, it is an expression of opinions or offering of explanations about an event or situation. Often times publications will limit the number of characters or words in a ‘Letter to the Editor’ which then gives someone an opportunity to submit a commentary instead. It is basically a lengthy letter to the editor. An article would be a report, feature or write up that is generally submitted by an actual reporter who has done interviewing and/ or fact finding. Commentaries also do not reflect the views of the publication they are published in. I just wanted to clear that matter up as I did not want any readers to think a commentary was anything other than an opinion in a publication.
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Gordon of Long Beach, Calif., sister-in-law Kyleen Gordon-Benson of Appleton, Wis. He is preceded in death by his Paul F. Caflisch Paul F. Caflisch of Chatfield, Minn. parents, George and Ida Caflisch passed away October 30, 2015 at the of Simpson, Minn. and sister, Rita age of 70. He was born November 24, Caflisch of Simpson, Minn. Visitation was held on Thursday, 1944 in RochNovember 5 at 10 a.m. followed by ester, Minn. a service at 11 a.m. at River Park and raised Chapel, Macken Funeral Home, 1105 in Simpson, 12th Street S.E., Rochester, Minn. Minn. Father Paul Nelson officiated. In lieu Paul graduof flowers, memorials can be made to ated from the American Heart Association. John Marshall Online condolences are welcome at Senior High Paul F. www.mackenfuneralhome.com. School in Caflisch Rochester. He Randy L. Campbell studied music at Rochester Junior Randy LeRoy Campbell, 49, of College and Winona State College. Paul was very well known for his Chatfield passed away at his home tenor voice. He was a former member on November of various choruses in Rochester. He 3, 2015. performed in musicals, concerts, and Randy was May also auditioned for the Metropolitan born 22, 1966 in Opera Company. Rochester to He carried his love of opera into his occupation as a carpenter. He Roy and Bonsang on the job while building and nie (Stecker) remodeling homes ,to the delight of C a m p b e l l . Randy L. Randy attendhis customers. Campbell He is survived by his wife of 39 ed schools years, Patricia (Palley) Caflisch; his in Chatfield and graduated from sister, Mary Ann Jack of Chatfield, Chatfield High School in 1985. On Minn.; brothers George (Shorty) May 30, 1998 he married Natalie (Darlene) Caflisch of Rochester, O’Neill. Minn., Robert (Mary Jane) Caflisch Randy was an active member of of Wrangler, Colo., and Charles the Hiawatha Sno-Seekers SnowmoCaflisch of Rochester, Minn.; his bile Club. He worked as a drafter aunt, Alice Schleusner of Stewartville, at Strong well in Chatfield. He had Minn.; his cousins, nieces, and neph- many hobbies, including motorcycles, ews; brother-in-law Michael (Joyce) snowmobiling, cars, bowling, playing
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Debbie’s life was her family. Her favorite activities involved anything with her family, most especially her sons; also cooking, crocheting, and visiting with anyone she encountered. She loved apples and roses and treaDebra L. sure hunting Gibson in thrift shops. She was highly intelligent and an accomplished advocate for those in recovery. Described as gold-hearted, fun, a survivor, and loving, she will always be so very loved and missed. Debbie is survived by her sons, Travis Gibson and Zachary Kniseley; her father, Murland (Peggy Morgan) Ellefson; siblings: Kathy Lee, Kenny (Chyrl) Ellefson, Danny (Linda Sand) Ellefson, Laurie (Dean) Feine, and Jenni (Ralph Dupea) Olson; and by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and nieces. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Kenneth and Lillian Markegard, and Maynard and Ovedia Ellefson; her mother, Louise EllefDebra L. Gibson son; and her uncle, Ordell Ellefson. Debra Louise (Ellefson) Gibson, Private family memorial services 55, of Rushford died Friday, Oct. 30, were Sunday, Nov. 1. A funeral has 2015, at her home. not been scheduled as of this writing. Debbie was born in Lexington Hoff Funeral Home, Rushford, is Park, Md., to Murland and Lou- assisting the family. ise (Markegard) Ellefson Dec. 17, 1959. She finished school and dental Robert O. Grimes hygienist college in Jacksonville, Fla. Robert O. Grimes, 90, of Peterson, She relocated to Minnesota. in 1989. Minn. died on Tuesday, November pool, and fishing. But his greatest joy was being a father and spending time with his children. Randy is lovingly remembered by his wife, Natalie; two children: Dalton and Carissa; mother Bonnie; sister Darla; and many family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy, as well as both sets of grandparents. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield, with Fr. William Thompson officiating. Visitation took place at the church from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2015. Visitation continued on Saturday one hour prior to services at church. A private family burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to his children’s college fund: Randy Campbell Memorial College Fund, Root River State Bank, 18 3rd St SE, Chatfield, Minn. 55923. Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield assisted the family with arrangements. To share a memory of Randy with the family and view his video tribute, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com
03, 2015, at his home. Robert was born on October 16, 1925, in Franklin, Minn. to Oscar and Esther (Brook ma n) Grimes. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1945. Robert retired in 1968, from the Army Robert O. as a 1SGE8. Grimes He received a WWII Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, a Japan Clasp, Bronze Star, and Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal. Robert served in Japan, Germany, Korea, Okinawa, Vietnam and the United States. On June 19, 1954, Robert was united in marriage with Arlene Larson at Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson. He later earned his GED. Robert worked as security officer at Winona Hospital, worked several factory jobs, and was a school bus driver and janitor for the Peterson School District. He mowed over 22 lawns in Peterson and was a member of the Peterson American Legion. Robert was also a member, usher, and Sunday school treasurer at Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson. He is survived by his wife, Arlene and two sons, Paul Grimes and David (Arden) Grimes. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, one sister, and See OBITUARIES Page 7
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Perfect Glossy • Preston MN 507.251.5297 A rendahl Lutheran Church....……………………...Sundays - 10 : 30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 A ssembly Of God Church & Valley Christian Center..... Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church.….....…Fri. - 8 : 30am & Sat. - 5 : 00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church...…...……………....…Sundays - 9 : 00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church.…….……....…Sundays - 10 : 45am & 6 : 00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church............……Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church………….....Sundays - 8 : 00am & 9 : 30am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ……....…………Sundays - 9 : 30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist...…………...……Sundays - 10 : 00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...……………..…….....……Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Ser vices.…………...…....………Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Destiny Life Church.............………………......…Sundays - 10 : 00am 104 West Jessie Street, Rushford MN 55971 (507) 429-1222 Elstad Lutheran Church...………………….......….Sundays - 11: 00am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……..……....……Sundays - 11: 00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..….....................Sundays - 9 : 00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church.......Sundays - 8 : 30am & 10 : 30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....………........………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 6 : 00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840
First Baptist Church-Preston.…………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 7: 00pm 108 Chatfield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4960 First English Lutheran Church.………...……..…...Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland...............................Sundays 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318
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First Presby terian Church..…………...………..….Sundays - 10 : 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran....…………....……………………Sundays - 9 : 00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church...…...…………Sundays - 8 : 30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4456
Garness Trinity Lutheran...……….………........…Sundays - 9 : 00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905 Grace Lutheran Church..……………………....…..Sundays - 9 : 00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..………………….....Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church..…….………..…Sundays - 10 : 00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2546 Harmony United Methodist Church…...............Sundays - 10 : 30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henrytown Lutheran Church-Canton Assumption Catholic Church....Sundays-10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist..........Saturdays - 9 : 00am 217 W. Jessie St., Rushford (507) 993-8328 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church.........................Sundays - 9: 00am 43267 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church (Special Occasions) Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545 -2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church..……………..…....…Sundays - 9 : 30am 254 Main St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church..……….…Sundays - 10 : 30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Looney Valley Lutheran Church.............................Sundays - 10 : 00am 2040 Looney Valley Road, Houston, MN 55943 (507) 896-3412
Mabel First Lutheran Church……………......……Sundays - 9 : 00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293 Mabel United Methodist Church..……………...…Sundays - 9 : 30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296 Nativity Catholic Church..Sun. (1 & 2) - 8 : 45am & (3 & 4) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 Newburg United Methodist Church 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran.………………...…………Sundays - 10 : 30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875 -2460 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.…..... Sat. - 5 : 30pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church.…………...................Sundays - 9 : 00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875 -2460
Pioneer Presby terian Church…………....…….…..Sundays - 8 : 30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church ………............Sundays - 8 : 30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2503 R iver Of Life Regional Church 220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853 Root Prairie Lutheran Church …………...…..…Sundays - 10 : 30am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4455
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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 204 South St, Ostrander, MN 55961 (507) 657-2203
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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The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. Dawson, and Skyler Wangen. The families reside in Minnesota, Florida, Continued from Page 6 and Texas Special in-laws, nieces and seven step-sisters and step–brothers. nephews also survive. There was a private family service He is preceded in death by his preat his home with Chaplain Thomas cious granddaughter, Taylor Johnson. Schoen officiating. Celebration of Life was held at 11 Burial with full military rights will a.m., Friday, November 6, 2015 at be in the Minnesota State Veterans the Assumption Catholic Church in Cemetery in Preston, Minn. Canton. Visitation took place 4 to 7 Hoff Funeral and Cremation Ser- p.m. Thursday at Assumption Catholic vice in Rushford assisted the family. Church in Canton. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel assisted the family. Gerald D. Johnson Gerald “Jerry” Dean Johnson was Mayvis K. Speer born in Amherst, Minn. on Decem- Funeral services for Mayvis K. ber 8, 1938. He married Evelyn Malli Speer took place at 1:30 p.m. Monon August 25, day November 2, 2015 at the LeRoy 1956. Jerry, Lutheran age 76, of Church, with Canton, Minn. the Rev. Herpassed away man Bakker on November of f iciating. 2, 2015 surBurial took rounded by place in the his family at church cemeGerald D. his side. tery. Visitation Johnson Mayvis K. He farmed was held 3 to 5 Speer in Amherst until his retirement, when p.m. on Sunhe moved to Canton. Over the last day November 25 years, he spent winter months with 1, 2015 and continued for one hour his family in Florida. He took pride prior to the service at the church. in the farm that he passed down to Mayvis Speer, age 78 of Le Roy, his son, Michael, as he made frequent Minn. died Thursday October 29, trips and calls out to the farm to 2015 at the Grand Meadow Health “make sure things were operating cor- Care Center. rectly”. He enjoyed the little things Mayvis Kathleen Hanna was born in life, but his grandchildren took on March 21, 1937 in Thompson, precedence over all. “If I had known Iowa to George and Ida (Brekke) grandchildren would be so much fun, Hanna. She attended kindergarten I would have had them first.” You in Manly, Iowa and later attended would often see him on the sidelines a country school, driving a horse of sporting events, - first the chil- and buggy. She then attended school dren, then grandchildren, and then through the 6th grade in Fertile, the great-grandchildren. Jerry could Iowa. In 1948, they moved to Adams, hold a conversation with anyone and Minn. and then to Le Roy, Minn. made friends wherever he went. He in 1952, where she graduated from enjoyed farming, family, travelling, High School in 1955. In 1957, she fishing, spending time in the Florida. met Kenneth Speer and the two were sunshine, and passing the time at the joined in marriage on July 20, 1958 at casino. the LeRoy Lutheran Church. In 1967 Jerry is survived by his wife of 59 they moved to the family farm, where years, Evelyn; children: Cindy (Mike) together they have farmed ever since. Shanks, Cathy (Steve) Hogue, Barba- On April 28, 1978, their son, Kevin ra (Karl) Hagen, Michael (Lisa) John- was born. son, Lisa Johnson, and Jeffrey (Angie) Over the years, she worked for Johnson; grandchildren: Jason (Amy) Mendleson and Halling “The EggShanks, Amy (Chad) Wangen, Bryan house” in LeRoy, was appointed act(Laura) Hogue, Matt Hogue, Jennifer ing Postmaster in Taopi, Minn., and (Jim) Burkholder, Kyle and Tanner in 1993, started working for the TreeHagen; Parker, Dakota, Hunter and house nursery near Chester, Iowa. Gavin Johnson, Landon and Logan Over the years, Mayvis was active Johnson; great-grandchildren: Tori, in many clubs and organizations,
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Monday, November 9, 2015 including The American Legion Post 161 Auxiliary, The Monday Birthday Club, and served as a Bennington Township. election judge. She was a long time member of the LeRoy Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years and enjoyed making assorted ceramics, quilts, blankets, and scarves. She had a green thumb, loved gardening, and adored horses, especially Tony, and her, dog Shep. She also loved music and playing cards with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Speer and one son, Kevin, both of LeRoy; two grandchildren, Jaxon and Amelia Speer; one sister, Janice Hepker; brothers, Marvin (Judy) Hanna and Merle Hanna; along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Maynard and his wife, Alta Hanna; a sister-inlaw, Kathy Hanna; and a brother-inlaw, Ken Hepker. Condolences may be left at www. Hindtfuneralhomes.com
the Racine United Methodist Church. He worked at the Olmsted Co. Wasteto-Energy in Rochester as a stationary engineer until 2001 when he retired due to medical issues. He was a member of the Spring Valley VFW and the Spring Valley Coon Hunters. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spoiling his granddaughters. He is survived by his wife, Karen; children, Andy (Samantha) Thompson of Cologne, Minn., Stacy Thompson of Stewartville, and Eric (Shannan) Thompson of Kasson; five granddaughters; Lucille, Alivia, Scarlet, Violet, and Saige; one brother, Terry (Cindy) Thompson of Pequot Lakes, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. The memorial service took place at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2015, at the Racine United Methodist Church, with Rev. Glen Holland officiating. Burial of his ashes with military grave-side rites took place in the Hamilton Cemetery in rural Racine. Friends called at the Thauwald Funeral Home in Spring Valley Dennis R. Thompson from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday and at Dennis R. Thompson, age 64, of the church on Friday an hour before rural Spring Valley, Minn., died Fri- the service. day afternoon, October 30, 2015, at his residence. Roland M.Torgerson Dennis was Roland M. (Torgie) Togerson, born March Mabel, Minn. died at the age of 94, 28, 1951, in October 28, 2015 at The Meadows LaCrosse, Wis., Assisted Living to Floyd and in Mabel, with Doris (Richfamily by his ards) Thompside. son. The Roland was Dennis R. family moved born SeptemThompson to Douglas, ber 26, 1921 Minn., when in Bode, Iowa he was in elementary school. He to Ray and Roland M. was a 1969 graduate of John Mar- Ruth (Thorn) Torgerson shall High School. He served in Torgerson. In the US Navy from 1970 - 76, serv- 1939, he graduated from the Bode ing two tours in Vietnam with the High School and started attending USS Turner Joy, which fired the last Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. In naval round in the Vietnam War, January, 1944 he entered the United the USS Sommers, and then the States Army and was a construcUSS New Orleans, where he was a tion foreman with the 11th Combat crane operator and lifted the Apollo Engineer Battalion in the World War spacecraft, which had participated II European Theater. After the War in the first international cooperative he returned to Luther College and manned space flight, Apollo-Soyuz completed his education, graduating Test Project, out of the Pacific Ocean, in 1947. On April 30, 1948 Roland near Hawaii, on July 24, 1975. He was united in marriage to C’Dell Fay returned to rural Spring Valley fol- Colgan in Rochester, Minn. They lowing his discharge. He married had one child, Linda, and were marKaren Ridgeway August 26, 1978, in ried for 61 years until C’Dell’s death
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•Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Bldg., 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-6pm, 515 Washington St. NW, Preston.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 9-9:40am. Harmony Community Center. Freewill donations. Info (507) 272-3731.* •Tai Ji Quan for seniors, for better balance and strength, 10:30-11:30am. Kingsland Middle School, Wykoff. Freewill donations. Info (507) 272-3731.* •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •“Living well with Dementia”, 5:30pm, Greenfield Lutheran Church, Harmony. •VFW Men’s Auxiliary Meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley VFW office. •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.*
•AA Closed meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.*
WED., NOVEMBER 11 •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 3-3:30 pm, Coffee Street Fitness, 102 Coffee St., Lanesboro. (507) 288-6944 for info.* •Trailbusters Meeting, 7pm, American Legion, Mabel. •VFW Post Meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley VFW office. •VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary Meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley VFW hall.
THURS., NOVEMBER 12 •Free Senior Coffee & Dessert, 9am, Clara House, Harmony.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 9-9:40am. Harmony Community Center. Freewill donations. (507) 272-3731 for info.*
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•Rushford Food Shelf, 9am-11:30am, 12:30-4 pm, Tenborg Bldg., 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.*
•Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St NW, Preston. Ave. Freewill donations accepted. (507) 2886944 for info.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30-11am. Mabel Fire Hall, 325 W. Prairie Ave. Freewill donations accepted. (507)288-6944 for info.* •Tai Ji Quan for seniors, for better balance and strength, 10:30-11:30am. Kingsland Middle School, Wykoff. Freewill donations. Info (507) 272-3731.* •Story Hour for ages 3-5, 11 am, Harmony Public Library. No school, no story hour.* •Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, upstairs of education wing, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.* •Chatfield Brass Band rehearsal, 7pm, Chatfield Elementary Band Room. New members welcome. Info: call 867-3315.*
•Preston Historical Society meets, 7pm, Methodist Church, Preston, Public invited.
FRI., NOVEMBER 13 •Solo Friends Over 50 Group, 7pm, Spring Valley, for more info, call (507) 226-4595. •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.*
SAT., NOVEMBER 14 •Chatfield American Legion & Auxiliary Food Drive, 8:30am-5pm. Chatfield United Methodist Church. •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Lanesboro AA group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507)765-2518.*
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on October 23, 2009. Roland worked for the Standard Oil Company, owning a bulk truck and later, a Standard Oil station in Harmony. He lived and worked in the Rochester, Sacramento, Calif., Zumbrota, and Harmony areas. In 1960, he became the assistant manager and then the manager of the Samaritan Nursing Home in Rochester, Minn. and in 1964, moved to Mabel, Minn. where he was the administrator of the Green Lea Manor Nursing Home until his retirement in 1984. Roland was active in the community, serving on the Harmony School Board, Mabel School Board, and the Mabel City Council. He was a member of the Mabel First Lutheran Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Lions Club, and the Mabel-Canton Booster Club. He and C’Dell were awarded MabelCanton Outstanding Boosters of the Millennium in 2000 and served as Hesper-Mabel Steam Engine Days parade Grand Marshal in 1984. He enjoyed attending school and sporting events, golfing, gardening, and traveling. Anyone who knew Torgie knew how much he loved high school sports. He and C’Dell loved watching their granddaughter and great-grandchildren participate in activities. Roland is survived by one daughter, Linda (Gregory) Turner of Mabel, granddaughter, Kirsten (Douglas) Wyffels of Mabel, and two great-grandchildren, Drew and Lauren Wyffels. Roland’s family would like to thank The Meadows of Mabel and Heartland Hospice for the care and compassion shown him. He was preceded in death by his wife C’Dell, a sister Lois (Osborne) Granseth, and a brother Everett (Janet) Torgerson. The celebration of the life of Roland Torgerson was held Saturday, November 7 at 2 p.m. at the Mabel First Lutheran Church at 202 N. Oak St., Mabel, Minn. Interment with military honors took place at 12 o’clock noon at the Mabel Lutheran Cemetery. Friends called Friday, November 6 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Mabel First Lutheran Church in Mabel and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials are preferred to the Mabel-Canton Athletic Department. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel assisted with arrangements. •Fountain AA closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.* •American Legion Veterans Day Breakfast, 8-12:30pm, Spring Valley Community Center.
MON., NOVEMBER 16 •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30-11am. Mabel Fire Hall, 325 W. Prairie Ave. Free will donations. (507) 288-6944 for info.* •Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 3-3:30pm. Coffee Street Fitness, 102 Coffee St., Lanesboro. Freewill donations. (507) 288-6944 for info.* •AA Crossroads Journey Group meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*
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responsible for the cost associated with any remodeling. This discussion was for informational purposes. Councilman Charles Sparks said the level of the flood plain has to be determined, so we know what will have to be done. Maust asked council members to think about it, adding Dairy and Farm would like to have a yes or no answer by the end of the year. Other business in brief
Bowling By Delanie Davis Bowling is a sport that doesn’t get recognized as much as it should. Some people say it isn’t a real sport, but truly it is. Bowling takes concentration, skill, and coordination just like any other sport. There can be many injuries
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• A request from Neil Britton to have an assessment ($9,516.83) deferred was discussed. The assessment is against an empty lot he hopes to purchase that lies between his house and the Benson’s house in the cul-de-sac at the south end of Matthews St. Hoffman explained that this is one of three assessments that was deferred. The assessment on this lot was deferred in anticipation that it would sell as a stand alone lot with the assessment payable with its
sale. Hoffman listed three reasons for deferring assessments including ag land, property owned by eligible senior citizens, and unimproved property. He admitted the policy has a bit of a gray area, but staff believes the assessment should be payable when this lot is sold. A motion passed unanimously, saying the assessment was due upon the sale of the lot and it can be paid over 15 years or paid off at any time. • A payment of $51,399.22 to Blitz Construction for the south
portion of the Twenty-14 Street Improvements was approved. There is still a 1% retainage in the amount of $12,849.80. A payment of $75,189.88 to A-1 Excavating Inc. for the north portion of the Twenty-14 Street Improvements was approved. There is still a 1 percent retainage in the amount of $18,797.47. • At a special meeting on October 28, changes to the Health Insurance Plan were approved. This day a Non-Tax Dependent Medical Dependent Policy was
adopted. The policy allows nontax dependent, medical dependent children of employees to establish HSAs under the city’s umbrella. • Barb Barrett’s application for a rehabilitation housing incentive was approved as recommended by the EDA. A little over half of the rehabilitation project total cost of over $22,000 was eligible for the housing program. She had applied for an energy audit rebate and two free trees.
in bowling as well. I have been bowling for two years now, and I absolutely love it. Though when I started, I wasn’t
very good, I can definitely say I have improved quite a bit. I know I’m not the best bowler there is, but one thing I do know is that I am the best bowler that I can be. Anyone can bowl whether they are good or bad. The team I bowl for is through Preston. We have kids from different schools on our team. There are kids from Mabel, Preston/ Harmony, Chatfield, and a couple others. Bowling is open to anyone and everyone who wants to join. To join the high school league, you need to be in the seventh through twelfth grade. Otherwise you can be on junior varsity(jv). We could really use some more kids to come and join us on our team. It is such a fun sport. You get to meet so many different people in bowling. I have made so many new friends over the last two years. Joining bowling is definitely one of the best decisions I have made. Graduating this year will be very hard for me because I won’t get to come back and bowl with my team or any of the other kids I met over the last two years. Bowling is something you can do forever. Just because you graduate from high school doesn’t mean that you can’t join another league as an adult. Kids in bowling should be awarded just as much as the kids in football or basketball do. They should be given lettering points or any kind opportunity to be recognized in their school.
The kids that bowl are almost always forgotten about because they aren’t the big athletes, but in all reality, they try just as hard as every other sport does. I know I can’t be the only person that feels this way. Please help us bowling kids get the recognition we deserve. Delanie Davis is a student at Mabel-Canton High School. She
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Houston School Board deals with D2L, European travel, and workforce plan By Beth McManimon The Houston School Board met November 4, with all members present. A motion was made for a resolution to hold a closed meeting for negotiation strategy at the end of the board meeting and carried. The meeting considered strategy for labor negotiations, including developments, discussion, and review of labor negotiation proposals. Minutes were then approved, along with increasing Rebekah Jorgensen’s contract to a .75 position. Seth Dale was also approved as the “B” team boys basketball coach. In discussion, Principal Treptow (MNVA D2L Champion), Jake Nylund (MNVA Science Teacher and D2L Expert), Sally Mensink (MNVA Family Consumer Science Teacher), and Lisa Schultz (MNVA Operations Manager) shared the new D2L online high school platform with the board. There has been a transition to the D2L system, and both positive points and negative points were reviewed by the group. Nylund reported that he conducted a survey of the switch with students who had experienced the former system in order to clarify student impressions. 80% of the students preferred the new system to the old one. Some positive thoughts from the 9-12 graders included not having to go to different websites to submit assignments, the classes keep a student updated with current information, and the ease of accessing assignments. A negative thought included the difficulty of how to print lessons. Mensink then showed the class plan, which is what students see when they first bring up their course. “When you click on the date, it will bring the student right to the assignment,” she noted. “With the plan, we actually have hyperlinked the content to that particular date,” she added, explaining that stu-
dents can go directly to the drop box from there. Mensink said it’s the “same thing with quizzes and exams; it’s kind of like a one-stop shopping”. The other nice thing about the system is that “students had so many different places to go for particular assignments, and here we can connect the link to the day”. Nylund commented that every teacher surveyed agreed that the switch to D2L created a better learning environment for the students. There were areas for improvement, including the fact that the system itself is rather complex and difficult to learn, and some changes cause courses to be more difficult to manage on the teacher end of things. Despite these initial difficulties, Principal Treptow stated that “there’s a lot more reports that are teacher friendly”. Teachers are able to track student progress, user minutes, and overall grades on one screen rather than clicking on multiple pages for the same information, and they can get that information much faster. Of course, there are issues that need to be addressed, but the majority of these have been related to the learning curve of working with a new system, and K12 has been addressing these issues as they occur. There is a lot of time still needed to set up the plan between courses, but the teachers are developing short cuts, and as they become more familiar with the system, things should get easier. Meanwhile, there is a group of MNVA experts available to answer technical questions, so the support for teachers is in place. Board member Bonner asked “When you did the survey, what kind of response did you get?” Nylund reported that he surveyed one of his science classes of 9-12 graders, and considered it to be representative of the student population. About half of the teachers
responded. Nylund commented that with D2L, teachers now have the “option of audio and video feedback, which we didn’t have before.” Tina Barness, school counselor for MNVA, next presented a report about MNVA’s third trip abroad with four MNVA students. One of those students, Jessica Schultz, was present as well. The nine-day trip in June had the students experience quite a number of countries and highlights, including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre in France, the Alps in Switzerland, Lichtenstein, and finally, the Neuschwanstein Castle and Dachau Concentration Camp in Germany. They traveled on a double decker bus through all the countries. The board members were interested to hear about Schultz’s experience, asking a number of questions. Schultz felt that “just seeing the different cultures” was great, and that “the concentration camp was very memorable”. She enjoyed trying out all the different kinds of food in various places, commenting that “the German food definitely tasted German”. Board Member Krage asked if she considered it to be affordable, and Schultz explained that she was able to pay for half the trip herself, and it was well worth it. Barness stated, “It really makes a difference to experience it, not just reading about it, makes a huge difference.” Superintendent Abraham next noted the Winter Weather Policy as a reminder. “With El Nino, it’s supposed to be nicer, but in case school is called off, what our policy states is that if school is closed early on a board meeting day, the meeting is canceled and will be held same time the following week,” she explained. Abraham moved on to the World’s Best Workforce Plan. She plans to submit the template required at the meeting on November 17, but doesn’t feel it
provides enough information to the community. “Keeping things down to 200 words is darn near impossible,” she stated, and has plans to put together something that that shows the different areas of test results and activities that went into the year, as there was so much more that should have been said. Board member Carlson said, “I would hate for the huge work effort when we don’t know if people will come to listen.” Bonner countered this, stating, “for the sake of curriculum development and involvement of the community in that process” we need to have more information. Abraham also has plans to have the public meeting closer to the start of the school year, so they can use the results for better planning. Abraham then reported on Long Term Facility Maintenance. The energy savings plan is about 38% complete. This is the plan that gets in new plumbing, LED lights, and also deals with control mechanisms at the high school and the gym floor refinishing. Abraham presented a mock-up of the gym floor with the Hurricanes symbol, and a mock-up of the bleachers, which will be red with white letters that say “HHS”. There will be more than adequate handicap accessible seating as well. Board member Wilson asked about the placement of the chiller, and Abraham explained that the chiller will take up a space of 20 x 22 feet, so the only place to put it is on the south side of the building on the grass. It’s a good location, because “the chiller does produce noise, and there are no windows on that side, other than the boy’s bathrooms”. Bonner questioned the need for an extra door at the high school, and Abraham reported that with the buzzer system, it would be more secure to put in an extra door so everyone has to walk by the district office. Board member Evanson
then asked how long the gyms will be unavailable, stating “I need a timeline, there are several events that usually go on there.” Abraham said the high school gymswill be out of commission for the month of July, and the elementary will be unavailable all summer. Board member Stillin stated a date was needed for the Superintendent Evaluation, and the board agreed on November 10. In New Business, the Policies for First Reading are due to be updated, but there have been no changes. In Announcements, the public hearing for the World’s Best Workforce Plan will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17 in the Houston High School Library. November 9 is an in service day with the county sheriff’s office doing Alice training for the employees on site. There is room for board members to attend along with the staff. Abraham moved on to comment about lice in the elementary school, reporting that they follow the recommendations of the American Pediatric Association, which states that children may attend school as lice has little likelihood to spread. Most research shows it is very rare for lice to spread within a school. Carlson asked, “Is our handbook in line with that?” and Abraham stated, “It is, and we don’t send letters home. In a school with children, there’s probably going to be some critters. The parents do get called, and we don’t restrict the child from school, but if the parent wants to come and get the child right away, that is their right.” Abraham noted that the nurse does follow up checks at nine days and 18 days. The board then adjourned for their closed meeting. The next board meeting is scheduled for November 17 at 6 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Steve Donney, HACF treasurer, at 17 Center St. East in Harmony before 6 p.m. on November 12, or can be prescheduled at the www.givemn.org, entering Harmony Community Foundation, with a transaction fee assessed. Once again, we are fortunate to have Harmony Enterprises, Inc., provide a $1 match for each $3 raised, with maximum of $1,000 matching funds. SMIF will also be providing matching funds. Your donation is a lasting investment for the Harmony area ensuring funding for future community projects! The mayor from the winning community will be recipient of coffee and pie from the challenger’s mayor! Help us raise the most community pride and spirit!
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Rushford Village looks to new roadway plan By Kirsten Zoellner The City of Rushford Village is gearing up for efforts to continue getting maintenance of roadways under a manageable plan. Led by detailed road condition mapping and engineering options, the city attempted to pass a large scale project in 2014 to rectify those deemed most damaged and to put all paved city roadways into a cyclical maintenance schedule. Those efforts were shot down by a citizen petition that year, forcing the city to let some roads deteriorate, while other means of preserving roads in good condition were sought. Now, the city council is hoping it can find a way to market a new project in 2016, estimated at $1.2 million. “We put together this preliminary schedule. While there’s nothing hard and fast about it, we certainly want to keep the ball rolling,” explained Bolton & Menk engineer Josh Pope. Engineers have discussed plans with financial consultant Mike Bubany about options and tax implications of the project. “Bubany is making it sound very optimistic that this project is a viable one,” added Pope. While a majority of 2015
plan work has been completed, remaining untended items from the last plan would be rolled into the new 10-year plan. “The other thing we have to do is find a way to market it to constituents in a way that they understand the purpose of it so we don’t end up on the same path as last time,” noted Mayor Gordon Johnson. “I guess maybe we dropped the ball, in doing due diligence, to show what it was we were doing.” Bubany will attend the November 17 council meeting. Once it’s determined the project can succeed monetarily, the city will host an informational meeting to explain the project, why it’s needed, and how it would be funded. By mid-December, it’s expected the city would hold a public hearing on the plan. If the plan adopted, a resolution to proceed with plans and specs would need to be put in place within 30 days after the hearing. Should the project move forward, it would likely be bid in March or early April with construction complete in October. 2015 Pavement Management Plan is at near completion, and thus, the council has approved a second pay application to
Mathy Construction/Dunn Blacktopping in the amount of $104,070.51. Final payment will be applied when turf restoration is complete. Pope encouraged the city to consider keeping the project open until spring of 2016. At that time, the city could apply final payment or request the contractor touch up any restorative work. The remaining payment would be $7,300. Pope continued to update the city on other road and bridge projects. The Tuff Lane Bridge project is also near completion. Having spoken the the contractor of that project, Pope stated only guardrail and restorative items remain. Within two weeks, the project should be fully completed, but again, Pope suggest the project remain open until spring 2016 before final acceptance of project completion is done. Cooperative Way joint crack sealing is now completed. Corrective work was done a second time due to sealing being a lower depth than engineers had anticipated. “It looks pretty good from our end,” stated Pope. Engineers will assist in confirming final cost numbers.
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. A future work on a Missouri crossing on Benson Lane has hit a stumbling block. After correspondence with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Pope noted that the department will require culvert widths to match ditch widths if replacement of the crossing is done. With the width requirement, Pope stated the city might as well install a bridge, which neither engineers or the city want. The city and engineers will continue discussion with the DNR, looking for a favorable solution of repair or replacement. Additionally, they are waiting to hear from the Soil and Water Conservation District regarding possible problems. In other news, Zoning Administrator Jon Pettit briefed the council on discussions with the county regarding campground cabins. Big issue is determining how to handle taxation and legal requirements of cabins. According to Pettit, the county would tax the cabins as commercial seasonal property. In order to meet “seasonal” conditions, cabins would need to be closed January through March. County has an ordinance of one permanent structure cabins per six campsites. After discussing the county’s ordinance with the petitioner looking to add cab-
Commissioners re-evaluate Community Services structure By Karen Reisner Due to the upcoming retirement of Lantha Stevens, Director of Nursing, the county board took another look at the structure of Community Services at their November 3 meeting. Commissioner Randy Dahl said with her retirement, they should take time to look at everything. For the last several years, the county has used a community services umbrella structure, which includes the divisions of social services, public health, and veterans services. The Community Services Director, Beth Wilms, is contracted from Winona County for a third of her time. Chairman Duane Bakke maintained that the community services model has worked well. Commissioner Harry Root asked if the county is doing a better job of delivering services to the people with the current community services structure, as opposed to three separate departments. Bakke responded that it has served us well up to this point. Dahl recommended that someone be hired to replace Stevens with the same job description. A motion was approved to advertise for a replacement Director of Nursing until the position is filled. Dahl suggested that County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman be placed in charge of the financial part. She has an accounting background and has already been supervising two finance people. Bakke agreed the accounting supervision duties could be added to the
coordinator’s job. With a shift of the accounting supervision duties to the county coordinator, the contract for Beth Wilms with Winona County could be reduced to .25 or less. There was some discussion of additional compensation that should go to Vickerman for this additional duty. Wilms noted that whether she is doing the financial portion or the county coordinator is, the reimbursement from the state for the financial part will be the same. Commissioners Mitch Lentz and Dahl, who have considered changes to the community services structure in committee, were asked to bring back specific recommendations next week. Pictometry International contract A contract with Pictometry International Corp. was approved for aerial flights, as recommended by the Technology/Land Records/GIS committee. A motion to approve the contract last meeting had been tabled until it was verified that the contract could be canceled after the initial flight. County Recorder David Kiehne said there is language in the contract to opt out for the second flyover in four years, adding it is not our intent to kick it out in four years. He went on to explain the images are used by almost every county department and almost every day by some departments. Subscriptions for use of the images by the public bring in about $6,000 per year, which goes
into the General Fund. The quality of the maps is much improved over those of eight years ago, the last time there was an aerial flight in Fillmore County. The assessor’s office uses the images every day. Assessor Cindy Blagsvedt noted that no new construction shows on the current maps since 2008. Kiehne also pointed out that the contract includes a flyover after a disaster at no additional cost. The post-disaster images can overlay the previous images. About seven to nine counties participate allowing for group pricing. During the last meeting, there had been questions about the source of funding to pay for the flyover. Kiehne said it needs to be a budgeted item. Payment is basically in three installments of about $22,000 in each of three years. Each year the county can look for nonlevy funding sources that may be available to reimburse some of the payment. Other business in brief • A resolution was approved authorizing appropriate signatures on the Office of State Court Administration agreement for Minnesota Government Access. MGA provides access to court records and documents for certain county departments, agencies. • Approval was given to split a UCARE Foundation grant into two mini grants for Peterson and Harmony to improve their playgrounds. Each will get $10,000 for projects that meet the grant criteria. • The lowest bid from Norby
Tree Service was approved in the amount of $1,500 to remove an elm tree on the southwest side of the courthouse. • Approval was given to purchase a one ton electric drive sander to put in the box of a pick-up truck with a plow in front for use in cleaning parking lots and other problem areas in the county. The sander will be purchased from Universal Truck Equipment for $5,960
ins, Pettit additionally noted both he and the petitioner are satisfied with the county ordinance. The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet again November 12 and will further discuss the matter. If the city amends its ordinance, a public hearing will need to be held. The vacant council seat, left open following the appointment of former councilor Hamilton Peterson to a fulltime Public Works/Maintenance position, will continue to remain open for now. The city requested letters of interest from any citizen willing to fill the seat and two letters were received from Dennis Peterson and Richard Smith. According to City Attorney Tom Manion, there is no specific protocol for selecting and appointing a councilor. However, he stated that applicants would hopefully have a history of public service and be able to work well and communicate with others. Discussion of the vacancy will continue at the next council meeting and a decision will likely be made at that time. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Tuesday, November 17, at 7 p.m., at the Village Hall. The public is encouraged to attend. installed, as recommended by Highway committee. • The hire of Nathan Olson as a replacement full-time Deputy Sheriff was approved, effective November 20 as recommended by the Hiring committee. • The voluntary change in Emily Root’s PHN employment status from full-time to half-time was approved effective February 5. A request to advertise for a half-time RN was approved. Together they will provide one full-time equivalency.
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Congrats Dillon Nolan! Dillon recently was awarded All-Conference honors at the 3 Rivers Conference CC Meet (6th place - 5000 meters). Way to go, Dillon!!
Cool Stuff! Teachers from several schools are here today (elementary media center) to learn about our success with the American Reading Company curriculum and training methods. One of the things that our staff do on late start Wednesday mornings (high school as well) is to use their recent training to discuss continual improvement in instructional methods, assessing student work/monitoring progress, evaluating data, and aligning curriculum. Our new late start schedule is proving to be very effectinve in advancing our ability for teachers to collaborate and more efficiently design instructional and assessment methods to better serve students across the District. Teachers attending this morning came from Blue Earth, Caledonia, Mable, Pine Island, Austin, Fillmore Central, and Rochester. Hats off to our staff and kids for their work and success! Becoming an example for other schools is a true testament to this. Lots to be proud of. Go Gophers!
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SHOUT OUT! We would like to give a huge shout out to the Chatfield Middle School students who collected a whopping 225 pounds of food for the Chatfield Community Food Shelf! WAY TO GO!!!
Congratulations to Grant Griffin and Jacob Stephas on placing 12th in the nation and earning a silver ranking at the National FFA Agriscience Fair last week at the National FFA Convention!
The Middle School Council would like to thank Mrs. Erickson, Ms. Orchid, Mrs. Schindler, and Mr. Deering for chaperoning the Middle School Halloween dance!!
Great Gophers Doing Great Things!! On Wednesday, October 7, evening, 16 members of the Chatfield football team, as well as members of the Service Club and National Honor Society, helped remove the remaining items in the Chatfield Center for the Arts in preparation for the remodeling project. The service they provided, carrying loads of accumulated “junk” to a dumpster, was incredibly helpful and greatly appreciated by the CCA board! Thanks to all those pictured below, as well as Janet Bren, Adam Archer and especially Coach Johnson for organizing this formidable crew!
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Weed and Pest Profiles: Soybean aphid By Michael Cruse Extension Educator for Fillmore and Houston Counties Soybean aphids are a relatively new pest for Midwest agriculture and since their first sighting in Wisconsin in 2000 Michael Cruse have been a significant problem for farmers. A native to eastern Asia, the soybean aphid shares many characteristics with other aphid species. They are relatively small, measuring around 1/16 of an inch or less, and get at their food source by piercing plant parts and sucking out carbohydrates and nutrients. A healthy, adult soybean aphid will appear lime green
and excretes a honeydew substance which gives infested plants their sticky feel. Soybean aphids have thrived in the temperate regions of the Midwest United States for a number of reasons. The host plants for soybean aphids, soybean and buckthorn, are present in abundance. Soybean is the soybean aphid’s primary summer food source and buckthorn is the species soybean aphids over winter on. Soybean aphids do not survive well when temperatures stay above 90 °F for prolonged periods or when there are prolonged periods of wet conditions. The growing conditions seen in our area this last year were perfect for multiple population explosions, making aphids increasingly difficult to manage. Their ability to reproduce asexually and to grow wings when populations are high, allows populations of soybean
aphids to grow quickly and expand in range. And their natural predators are often not in high enough abundance to control aphid populations or simply are not present at all. There are three ways that soybean aphids cause damage to soybean crops. First the removal of plant carbohydrates and nutrients leads directly to stunted growth and lower production. This damage can appear as a number of different symptoms, so be sure to properly scout your fields. The second source of damage comes from the excretions the aphids leave on the leaves. These excretions are not only annoyingly sticky but also provide a medium for sooty mold growth. This mold growth can lower photosynthetic rates again leading to lower yields. Finally, just like having a cut on your arm, the spots where the aphids pierced into
the plant are avenues for infections. If the plant is weakened by nutrient loss and mold growth, they will be more susceptible to infections at these sites. University of Minnesota Extension suggest using an integrated approach to controlling soybean aphid populations. While it may be instinctive to spray for aphids as soon as you see them, it is unlikely to be economically beneficial at early stages of infestation. Low infestation rates can often be controlled by natural predators - think of those lovely beetles that have coated houses this fall. If you spray too early, you will kill off many of the beneficial insects that keep aphid populations under control. The suggested economic threshold for spraying in Minnesota is 250 soybean aphids per plant with 80% of a field having increasing populations. Once you have sprayed, be sure to scout fields again as populations can rebound or be reestablished from other fields. And if
2015 Minnesota Cattle Industry Convention registration is open Hutchinson, MN (October 12, 2015) – The Minnesota Cattle Industry convention is an event that brings together producers and beef industry partners for educational opportunities, policy discussion and development, and a cattle focused trade show. The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association, along with the Minnesota Cattle Women, will host their annual convention and trade show December 3 – 5, 2015 at Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minn. This year’s convention will focus on timely and relevant topics at a new and improved cattlemen’s college as
well as a joint venture wolf workshop. These speakers include: •Dr. Kim Stackhouse – Executive Director of Global Sustainability for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (Denver, Colo.) •Dr. John Rodgers, DVM, MS - senior veterinarian with Zoetis Cattle/Equine Technical team (Fairmont, Minn.) •Lisa Pederson – NDSU Extension Educator and North Dakota BQA Coordinator (Bismark, N.Dak.) •Bruce Kleven – Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Legislative
Advisor (Minneapolis,Minn.) •Marci Schlup – Manager of Legislative Affairs for the Public Lands Council (Washington D.C.), •Jessica Sampson, MS – Agricultural Economist, Livestock Marketing Information Center (Lakewood, Colo.). •The Peterson Farm Brothers (Assaria, Kans.) •Wolf workshop, a joint venture with MSCA, USDA-APHIS & MDA – This workshop will examine practical methods to reduce livestock losses to predators, as well as provide
an update to the wolf delisting status and state depredation services. Special guest appearances will also be made by Craig Uden, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association vice president and Penny Zimmerman, American National Cattle Women vice president. Other convention highlights include MSCA, MN Cattlewomen and MSCA Jr. Association annual meetings, live & silent auctions, setting 2016 legislative priorities and excellent networking opportunities with legislators, government agencies, beef industry partners and fellow cattle producers.
Commonweal Theatre Company presents Little Women LANESBORO, MN. — The Commonweal Theatre Company presents its own adaptation of the beloved American classic, Little Women, November 21 through December 20. Discounted tickets are available for previews November 13 to November 20. Call the box office at (800) 657-7025 or visit Commonweal Theatre online at www.commonwealtheatre.org for exact performance dates and times. The story of the March family and the four daughters – Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy – has enthralled readers since it was first published in 1869. The story of their cherished, and sometimes painful, memories of growing up and growing apart has been adapted numerous times for stage and screen and is once again receiving the “Commonweal touch”. The adaptation was first produced at the Commonweal in 2010. “We have the opportunity to revisit our successful 2010 production with some design re-imaginings and the ability to showcase the talents of our three very talented female acting apprentices,” says Commonweal Executive Director Hal Cropp, who directs the show in addition to having had a hand in the creation of the adaptation along with Commonweal resident ensemble member Scott Dixon and former company member Stef Dickens. “The heart of the story,” states Cropp, “lies in a family coming together to celebrate
their first Christmas after having endured a terrible loss. Audiences will see their favorite scenes from the novel played out in flashback as the March family works to embrace the love and joy of the season.” Portraying the March daughters will be Commonweal resident ensemble member Megan K. Pence and Commonweal apprentice class members Abbie Cathcart, Elizabeth Dunn, and Kami Spaulding. Little Women will also feature Commonweal resident ensemble members Scott Dixon, Gary Danciu, Brandt Roberts, and seasonal actress Allison Alden in her Commonweal debut. This production of Little Women will be stage managed by Bailey Otto. Ms. Otto, along with Production Manager and Props Designer Thomas White, leads a design team consisting of Kit Mayer (sets), Janis Martin (costumes), David Wasserman (sound), and Dietrich Poppen (lights). There will be discounted preview performances on November 13, 14, 19, and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and on November 15 at 1:30 p.m. Each preview performance is followed by a post-performance discussion with the director. Little Women officially opens the evening of Saturday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m. and is followed by an opening night reception in the Commonweal Events Hall. The Thursday, November 19 preview is the Pay-it-Forward performance
for the production. All residents and employees with Fillmore and Houston County addresses receive free admission to the show, but seats fill up fast so reservations are strongly recommended. From November 13 through December 20, the Commonweal will be collecting new art supplies and art kits to be gifted and delivered in time for the holidays to kids at Mayo Clinic’s Eugenio Litta Children’s Hospital. Each patron who donates an item will receive $5
off their regular adult ticket price. Commonweal also asks attendees of the Free County Night to “pay-itforward” by bringing a new/unused art supply to donate to the Children’s Hospital patients. Little Women is underwritten by Four Daughters Winery of Spring Valley, with support from F&M Community Bank and the Target Corporation for special weekday matinee performances for school groups at only $5 per person, which includes a pre-show workshop with
you have to apply insecticide twice, change the mode of action used to help prevent resistance development. Please see the extension publication Scouting for Soybean Aphid by Robert Koch, Extension Entomologist and Bruce Potter, IPM Specialist for additional information on soybean aphid control. This publication and other information can be found on the University of Minnesota Extension website at www.extension.umn.edu. Additionally, on Monday, November 23, 2015 Minnesota Extension will be presenting What’s working and what’s not in corn and soybean insect management in Rochester. This meeting will cover the latest information from University of Minnesota Extension Specialists on corn rootworm as well as soybean aphids, including the emergence of pesticide resistance. Please call or stop by the office if you would like more information on the meeting. Registration is now open, sign up by visiting www.mnsca.org. Make room reservations by calling Grand Casino directly at 1(800)468-3517. The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Convention and Trade show block will be held until November 12, 2015. Exhibitors and vendors are welcome and encouraged to attend. Deadline to register for an exhibit booth and sponsorship opportunites is November 21, 2015. Exhibitors receive one individual complimentary registration. Additional sponsorship opportunity details available at www.mnsca.org or call (612)6186619 with questions. We look forward to seeing you in December! the actors. Funding for Commonweal Theatre’s programming is provided in part by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature, a grant from the McKnight Foundation, and private funders. All performances are at the Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Avenue North, in downtown Lanesboro. Ticket prices are $35 with discounts available for students and groups of ten or more. For ticket reservations or information about any Commonweal events or programs, call (800) 657-7025 or email tickets@commonwealtheatre.org.
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PACF’s Give to the Max Day November 12 The Preston Area Community Foundation (PACF) is gearing up for November 12, which is Give to the Max Day - Minn.’s great day of giving. This is the fourth consecutive year the PACF has participated in this event, with all donations going into their endowment fund. Fund earnings are used to make grants locally for worthwhile projects and programs. This year the foundation has set a goal of educating people about the importance of
the foundation to the Preston and Fountain communities and ultimately increasing the number of donors. They have also set a goal of $15,000 to be raised during this 24 hour period. Last year the foundation raised $12,965 on Give to the Max Day. The first $5,000 donated to the Preston foundation on November 12 will be matched dollar for dollar by the F & M Community Bank and Dan Christianson. As an
Monday, November 9, 2015 added incentive, F & M and Dan Christianson have also pledged an additional 10% bonus on the total amount the community contributes that day. With these generous incentives, it is a great day to make a tax deductible contribution to PACF and more than double its impact! The Preston foundation is making it very easy to donate this year, with three convenient options. You can donate securely online November 12 from midnight to 11:59 p.m. with your debit or credit card at http://bit.do/preston-area-community-foundation. You can also drop
Local donations are making a positive impact The Preston Area Community Foundation recently finished it’s fiscal year and is already receiving feedback from some grant recipients. Among fiscal year 20142015 grants funded were a Fillmore Central Ceramics startup program, student matinee program, and a gravestone section restoration. The bicycle repair station at the Trailhead was partially funded through a PACF grant has been getting regular use. Preston Tourism Director Sarah Wangen tells use that that many local and visiting riders find the station very useful even for a quick tire fill or seat adjustment. Riders, time on the trail is more enjoyable knowing that if a problem arises they can make a quick fix and be on their way. Community Education Director Angie Kaase sent us the following letter:
“Without the help of the Preston Area Community Foundation, Fillmore Centrals School Readiness program would not be as successful as it is. We have been fortunate to received grant funding for scholarship dollars and for funds to expand on our technology. We are able to offer a healthy start to many 3-5-year-olds’ educational journey because of your help. Many families struggle financially, yet are not at or below the poverty level to qualify for Head Start. In the 2014-15 School Year we were able to provide scholarships to eight families. Looking at our current 2015-16 school year, we will be able to provide scholarships to 15 students. Without this funding through these grant dollars, these students may not have been able to attend a pre-k program prior to entering kin-
dergarten. In order to remain on top of the early childhood field, we were in need of updating the technology & materials in our program. With the technology grant, we were able to provide our students with additional technology experiences prior to entering the elementary building with a Smart Board in each classroom along with additional iPads. Our objective at the early childhood level with technology is to teach students the basics of the Smart Board, iPad, and how to manipulate objects. We want to provide early experiences using technology for our students. We would like our students to leave our program knowing how to use the board and the iPad to enhance their learning. The Smart Board is used as a learning tool both during whole group activities as well as individual learning sta-
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off your donation anytime between now and November 12 at the F & M Community Bank in Preston. Your checks will be processed on Give to the Max Day to take advantage of the matching incentives. Also, new this year, the Preston foundation will have a drive thru donation site available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Country Trails Inn and Suites located on Highway 52. Board members will be available to answer questions, take donations, and give you online information. The foundation is excited about this added feature and hope people take advantage of it.
According to Mary Zimmerman, Give to the Max Day chairman, “The Preston/Fountain area is very fortunate to have an active foundation - - it has become a very vital fund, supporting quality programs to build a stronger community. Please consider a donation on Give to the Max Day and take advantage of the incentives offered. Your generosity will made a difference now and for the future.” The Preston Area Community Foundation is organized as an endowed, designated fund of the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation.
tions. For our visual learners, the Smart Board provides the large visual experiences they need to absorb the information. For our hands-on learners, the board and iPad provides an opportunity to touch & manipulate objects on the screen. The ability to use the computer’s microphone & sounds with the Smart Board allows us to meet our auditory learners’ needs as well. Each classroom in the elementary building is equipped with a Smart Board and Fillmore Central has implemented a 1:1 computer plan where elementary students in grades K-4 each have an iPad assigned to them and available for use at school. Each student grades 5-7 are provided a Chromebook and students 8-12 have a MacBook Air laptop. The technology grant helped School Readiness to stay aligned with the plans of K-12.” PACF would like to thank all of our donors for a record year.
Along with matching funds provided by SMIF, we raised $57,360 for our endowment fund. We draw from this fund each year to finance local projects. Through the endowment fund and other funds held by PACF we awarded grants totaling $21,825 while increasing our endowment fund to over $391,000. This insures future project funding improving our local community for many years to come. If you would like information on joining us in our goal to improve the quality of life in the communities and area surrounding Preston and Fountain including the Fillmore Central School District, please contact Scott Rustad at 765-3823 or Will Mensink at 923-1548. To make a donation, our mailing address is PACF PO Box 467, Preston, MN 55965 or you can leave a check with Treasurer Scott Rustad at the F&M Community Bank.
Local photographer’s work goes to international exhibition Sarah Peterson of Peterson Creative Photography & Design is honored by peers and jurors for highquality photography. LANESBORO, MN — The Odd Couple and Sir Otis Calhoun of Lanesburough, created by Sarah Peterson of Peterson Creative Photography & Design in Lanesboro, have recently been
accepted into the Loan Collection of Professional Photographers of America’s 2015 International Photographic Competition and will go into PPA’s prestigious Loan Collection Book. A third piece,
Youth Football champs
R-P Youth Football wins Morrie Miller Youth Football Championship for the second year in a row. Game was November 2 at Winona State University field against Winona Orange team. There were seven teams in this league, including two from Winona, one each from R-P, Houston, Spring Grove, Cochrane - Fountain City, and Lewiston. This game’s score was 15-7. This team is made up of 4th-6th graders at R-P, who ended the season with a 7-1 record. Thanks to coaches from the R-P Varsity squad and Davin Thompson. Photo by Mandy Fenske
In From The Outback has been accepted into the General Collection’s Showcase Book. Peterson’s work will be on display at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. Jan. 10-12, 2016. This International Photographic Exhibition is held in conjunction with Imaging USA, an annual convention and expo for professional photographers and several photographic associations. A panel of 43 eminent jurors from across the United States selected the top photographs from more than 5,000 total submitted entries at Gwinnett Technical College in Ga. Judged against a standard of excellence, just over 2,100 images were selected for the General Collection and 1,085 (roughly 21 percent) were selected for the esteemed Loan Collection—the best of the best. The Loan Collection images will all be published in the muchanticipated “Loan Collection” book and over 200 selected General Collection images will be published in the “Showcase” book by Marathon Press. Peterson’s images will be in the International Photographic Exhibition alongside other top photographic works from the competition and traveling and special
invitational displays. These images constitute one of the world’s largest annual exhibits of professional photography gathered simultaneously under one roof. About PPA: Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is the largest international non-profit association created by professional photographers, for professional photog-
raphers. Almost as long-lived as photography itself, PPA has roots that date back to 1869. It assists more than 28,000 members through protection, education and resources for their continued success. See how PPA helps photographers be more at ppa.com. You can contact Sarah Peterson at (507) 251-0880 or go to sarah@petersoncreative.net.
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Fillmore County Sports By Paul Trende When you win every race (save for one) throughout a regular season, the last you want to lose is the one that sends you The Trende to state. Report LFC’s girls came into the Section 1A Cross Country meet as the favorites. With margin Paul Trende for error (the top two teams advance), FCL didn’t lose the big one. As runners came down the chute to the end, it was hodge-podge of finishers from contending teams, Stewartville’s Chrissy Lofgren (third), LFC’s top runner Emily Snyder (fourth), Byron’s Hannah Higgins (fifth), D-E’s Emmy Buntrock (seventh), Lourdes’ Lauryn Renier (eighth), another Stewie Tiger, Kailee Malone (tenth). But LFC’s Bailey Ruen finished 16th. Kiera Olson (21st), Leah Ruen (23rd), and Maddie Smith (29th) crossed the finish line in the twenties. The Burros finished five before anyone finished four. Those five places added up to a score of 93. LFC clinched their first ever girls trip to state in cross country. Lake City (118), Stewartville (128), D-E (137), Byron (147), and Lourdes (150) followed, with the Lake City also advancing. Chatfield finished 12th, LARP 17th, and Kingsland 18th (of 22). The individual champion, Cotter 7th grader Grace Ping, literally sprinted to a title, finishing a full two minutes (17:48.9) ahead of last year’s Section champion, Austin-Pacelli’s Kayla Christopherson (19:50.1). Lofgren (20:15.3), Snyder (20:35.4), and Higgins (20:36) followed. Bailey O’Hare (35th) paced LARP. Chatfield’s Abigail Paul (46th), Beatrice Martin (47th), and Kaylee Maker (48th) finished in a cluster. Marina Schwanke (71st) was the top Knight (of 148 runners). On the boy’s side, La Crescent’s Zack Emery (16:32.2) topped Lake City’s Carl Kozlowski (16:39.5) for the second straight year. The Lancers (77) and Tigers (85) finished one-two to earn trips to state. LARP finished 12th, Chatfield 15th, LFC 16th, and Kingsland 23rd (of 23). LARP junior Dylan Linder finished 9th overall. He advances to state as one of eight individual qualifiers not on a team state entrant. Chatfield sophomore Dillon Nolan finished 19th. Linder’s LARP teammate, Hunter Herber, finished 23rd. Nathan Eversole (57th) and Casey Olson (62nd) paced LFC (of 152 runners). Both
5,000-meter runs were held at Rochester’s Northern Hills Golf Course.
Volleyball Play-Offs
In a fall post-season rarity, football (for Fillmore County schools) ended before volleyball play-offs even got started. It left sports almost exclusively to the big-hitting, dig-diving, bigblock getting ladies. Five teams survived play-in games (two because of wins, three because of byes). Four booked trips to Rochester and the Section semifinals. Per 1A East seeding, at least one school was guaranteed to be playing into November.
Pig-Tale Action
Lanesboro, Fillmore Central, Kingsland, and Houston all took to the court for pig-tale action. The Burros (5-seed, 15-5) hosted the Hurricanes (12-seed, 5-15). Leading 10-8 in game one, Lanesboro’s Madeline Snyder served 15 straight points to finish out the set (25-8). In game two, the Burros got an 8-0 run amidst a Cassidy Ruud serving session (3-2 deficit to 10-3 lead). Rachel Kimball scored five of those points (four kills, block). She finished with six kills in the set. The Burros prevailed 25-12. Houston led game three 15-13, but a 5-0 Burro run (1815) egged Lanesboro to a 25-17 win, a 3-0 sweep (25-8, 25-12, 25-17). Kimball (14 kills, 11 digs, 2 aces) and Lexi Melander (30 assists, 11 digs) led the way. The junior setter got assist number 1,000 in game two. Rachel Eversole had a team-high 17 digs. Joelie Schreiber (9 kills), Ruud (7 kills, 8 digs, 18-18 serving, 3 aces) and Snyder (5 kills, 19-20 serving) helped out. Kelly Jerviss (7 kills), Alyvia King (17 digs), and Becca Lee (15 digs) led Houston. Their season ends at 5-16. Meanwhile, FC (6-seed, 13-13) downed Hope Lutheran (11seed, 5-12), also in straight sets (25-11, 25-8, 25-16). Kendyl Bennett (9 kills, 2 blocks), Paige Bennett (7 kills), and Cailey Rindels (7 kills) led the Falcons on the attack, set-up by Bailey Barnes (15 assists) and Shelby Ebner (10 assists). Tayah Barnes was FC’s team-leader with eight digs. FC had 14 ace serves led by Kelsey Berg (5) and B-Barnes (3). Kenzie Broadwater was solid all-around (4 kills, 7 digs, 16-16 serving, 2 aces). Finally, Kingsland (10-seed, 3-17) fell at Schaeffer Academy (7-seed, 15-9) in straight sets (16-25, 21-25, 17-25). Lauren Buchholtz (7 kills, 2 aces), Gracie Schmidt (7 kills), Kailey Link (13 assists), and Taylor Zimmerman (13 digs) were team leaders. The Knights finish at 3-18.
Upset…
Quarterfinal action was most headlined by an upset. In September, FC had a pretty tough
bus ride home from Wabasha. At W-K’s Vet’s Tourney, the Falcons went 1-3, losing a set to Kingsland, falling hard-hard (255, 25-7) to state-ranked KenyonWanamingo. It was a low point in the season. A high point will be the Falcons’ third trip home from Wabasha. FC (6-seed, 15-14) trekked to the Mississippi Valley and shocked #7 in Class A W-K (3-seed, 20-8). It looked dicey after a game one loss (25-8), but FC toughed out a game two win (25-23), only to fall in game three (25-17). Falcons-South then won game four (25-21). In set five, W-K led narrowly early. FC went ahead around the mid-point and closed it out for the upset 15-10 win. Sophomore Cailey Rindels had a team-high 14 kills with 3 blocks. Paige Bennett (8 kills, 15 digs), Kelsey Berg (8 kills), and Kendyl Bennett (7 kills) helped offensively. Tayah Barnes (36 digs, 18-19 serving, 2 aces) and Kenzie Broadwater (23 digs, 5 kills, 2 blocks) keyed a strong defensive effort. Barnes went over 1,000 digs for her career (1,032) with her second best output of the season. Bailey Barnes and Shelby Ebner each had 19 assists, Ebner a trio of aces on 18-18 serving. FC was 88-90 serving. W-K was led by Adrianna Baab (34 digs), Lexy Peterson (15 kills), and Kelsey Hartert (41 assists, 21 digs, 3 aces). The 3-2 win pushed the Falcons back to Rochester (1A East semis) for the fifth straight year.
...Revenge…
A second 1A East quarterfinal was all about revenge. On October 5, Rushford-Peterson was dealt probably their most difficult to handle loss. The Trojans led Lanesboro 11-3 and 13-7 in the final set, only for the Burros to end with eightstraight points for the comefrom-behind 15-13, 3-2 win. In a play-off re-match, R-P (4-seed, 19-8) blitzed Lanesboro (5-seed, 16-5) in game won 25-10. But like the regular season, the Burros replied in game two. The orange and black built an 18-12 lead and it looked like another long night of volleyball. But R-P finished on a 13-3 run, the last seven points amidst an Ashley Agrimson serving session. They won 25-21. Game three was a battle early, but another R-P scoring run (5-1) in another Agrimson serving session put R-P up 13-8. Despite Burro Rachel Kimball’s efforts (seven kills in the set including four from the back-row), the Trojans won 25-16 for the 3-0 sweep. Brianna Koop led R-P with 14 kills (9 digs). Sophomore Kensay Clobes added a season-high 12 kills. Mikayla Crawford led the Trojans with 13 digs and 4 aces (17-17 serving). Agrimson (7 kills, 15-15 serving, 2 aces) and Savannah Skalet (31 assists, 8 digs) helped out. The Trojans were 72-74 serving with 9 aces.
They had just seven hitting errors (2-plus per set) after 36 unofficially (7-plus per set) in the regular season match-up. R-P moves back to Rochester for the second straight year. The Burros were led by Kimball (11 kills, 2.5 blocks), Cassidy Ruud (6 kills, 12 digs), and Lexi Melander (21 assists, 8 digs). Their excellent season concludes at 16-6. They notched more wins than the previous three years combined, their winningest season since 2006 behind seniors Kimball, Madeline Snyder, Rachel Eversole, Halle Scott, and Olivia Rogers (injured).
…and #1’s Good in Quarterfinals Finally, the two one-seed’s, Mabel-Canton (1A) and Chatfield (1AA) also advanced. The Gophers (17-10) got a little hiccup versus La Crescent (8-seed, 3-14). Chatfield took game one 25-14, but dropped the second 25-23. They regrouped for 25-16 and 25-9 wins to move back to the Section semifinals in Rochester for the tenth straight season. Sheridan Salisbury’s initials also stood for serving sensation. The senior had 12 aces (23-27 serving) to go-along with a season-high 19 kills plus 13 digs. Brooke Adler (12 kills), Danielle Kramer (7 kills, 12 digs), Maddie Muller (34 assists, 10 digs), and Megan LaPlante (19 digs) helped out. In Mabel, the Cougars (322) breezed past Lewiston-Altura (9-seed, 8-21) in straight sets (25-16, 25-12, 25-13). M-C had six girls with four or more kills; Savannah Slafter (9), Coranda Vickerman (7), Maddy Michels (6), Courtney Graves (6), Dakota Delaney (5), and Lexi Thorson (4). Vickerman added 20 assists, 10 digs, 2 aces, and 2 blocks. Thorson added 9
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digs and 4 aces on 18-19 serving. Kenidi McCabe (7th grader) had a team-high 15 digs. The win was M-C’s 17th straight, topping a 16-game streak to begin the season.
Cougars the Treat of the Semifinals
Four county volleyball teams took the floor at Mayo Civic Arena for semifinal volleyball action. Lonnie Morken’s MabelCanton Cougars (1-seed 33-2) were the only team receiving a ‘treat’ on Halloween. Someday, Rushford-Peterson (4-seed, 20-8) will find a way to beat M-C (1-seed, 33-2). A year ago in a 1A East semi, the Trojans took game one, but fell 3-1. At M-C’s Labor Day Tourney, R-P handed M-C its first set loss of the season, but the Cougars won pool play and tournament title matches. In a 2015 1A East semifinal, M-C took game one 25-18 on the strength of a mid-set 5-0 run (10-9 lead to a 15-9 lead). After nine early ties in game two, the Trojans looked poised to reply (up 20-16). But M-C ended on a 9-2 run, getting a couple key kills from 5’5” frosh Lexi Thorson. They took a 2-0 lead with a 25-22 win. The Trojans wouldn’t go quietly though. An 8-0 run in game three, seven points amidst an Ashley Agrimson serving session, gave R-P a 16-12 lead. M-C rallied to ties at 19, 20, and 21, only for R-P to end the set with four unanswered points. Behind the hitting barrages of senior Shayna Bellock (9 kills) and junior Brianna Koop (7 kills), R-P took game three 25-21. M-C then jumped out 9-3 in game four, staved off a Trojan run that cut the lead to 11-10, and got the 25-16 win, the 3-1 victory (25-18, 25-22, See SPORTS Page 15
Coranda ViCkerman Mabel-Canton Volleyball
If there were a county fantasy volleyball league, Mabel-Canton’s Coranda Vickerman would assuredly be the #1 pick. The junior stuffed the stat sheet (15 kills, 47 assists, 18 digs, 5 aces) in leading M-C to wins over L-A and R-P. For the year, “C.J.” has 191 kills, 762 assists, 286 digs, 73 aces, and 17.5 blocks. With Vickerman leading the way, the 34-2 Cougars are in the 1A East finals for the fourth straight year. Photo by Paul Trende
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21-25, 25-16). M-C moves back to the 1A East finals for the fourth straight year. Savannah Slafter (14 kills, 15 digs), Coranda Vickerman (10 kills, 27 assists, 8 digs, 3 aces), and Dakota Delaney (11 kills, 2 blocks) led a varied offensive attack. Thorson added 8 kills, 8 assists, and 3 aces (21-22 serving). Payton Danielson had a team-high 17 digs. Emma Wathier added 15. Koop (17 kills, 15 digs) and Bellock (season-high 13 kills) led R-P offensively. Savannah Skalet (39 assists, 13 digs) and Mikayla Crawford (25 digs) were big help. The Trojans end with 20-wins (20-9). It’s their fifth straight winning season. They lose three senior regulars (Bellock, Carissa Bieberdorf, Tatyanna Bronk). Dating back to 2008, the Cougars are 17-0 versus the Trojans with R-P taking a set here-andthere. Meanwhile, in 1AA East, Chatfield (1-seed, 18-10), fell victim, at least in partiality, to the new 1AA East reshuffle. The Gophers (enrollment 243) took on Red Wing (enrollment 709). The Wingers (4-seed, 10-16), a Big Nine squad, fell to Chatfield narrowly (27-25, 24-26, 9-15) at the Cannon Falls tourney.
2-2 in the play-offs the past two (20-16). They took the game years. 25-21, and the set 3-1 (22-25, Finally, Fillmore Central 25-23, 25-13, 25-21). Rindels (6-seed, 15-13) rode into their had a team best 10 kills for FC. match with Caledonia (2-seed, Tayah Barnes had 24 digs. Bai19-10) on high after beating #7 ley Barnes (16 assists, 16 digs), W-K. They used that momen- Kelsey Berg (7 kills, 2 aces), and tum to start game one 6-0. The Paige Bennett (8 kills) helped out. Warriors closed to ties at 15, 16, Sam Schroeder (11 kills), Mari17, and 20. Trailing 21-20, FC ah Schroeder (9 kills, 3 blocks), ended on a 5-1 run, getting a trio McKenzie Denstad (8 kills), and of points (2 kills, block) from Katie Tornstrom (8 kills) gave Cal Cailey Rindels, for the 25-22 balance. Adrianna Reinhart had win. Game two was also tied late 34 assists, 22 digs, and 3 aces. (19-19). Caledonia ended 6-2 to FC’s season ends at 15-14. Of even the set (25-22). The War- the ten Falcon girls to play versus riors controlled game three for Caledonia, only two were seniors. a 25-13 win. FC led game four It’ll be M-C versus Caledonia for The Section 1A girls cross country champion Lanesboro/Fillmore 16-15, only for a 5-0 Warrior run the 1A East crown. Central Burros. Back Row (L to R): Head Coach Ellen Cullen, Kiera Olson, Leah Ruen, Maddie Smith, Emily Snyder, Bailey Take A Look At All The Services We Offer Ruen, Assistant Coach Joe Cullen. Front Row (L to R): Morgan Ming, Ashley Miner, Kaylee Arndt, Nora Rein. RW turned that page with a big Book. Five Gopher service errors plus eight Gopher hitting errors equaled a 25-18 Red Wing set one win. Chatfield trailed set two 23-20 only to go 4-0 for the 24-23 lead (set-point). But the Wingers went to UW-Milwaukee commit Sydney Book, a 6’1” senior outside hitter. She rattled off kills eight, nine, and ten of the set to give RW the 26-24 win. Set three was tied at 12, but Red Wing ended on a 13-3 run, the
last three points, kills by Book. The Wingers got the sweep 25-18, 26-24, 25-15. Sheridan Salisbury (8 kills, 7 digs), Brooke Adler (8 kills), Maddie Muller (22 assists), and Megan LaPlante (18 digs) led Chatfield. Book (18 kills) and Taylor Steger (9 kills, 4 blocks) led Red Wing. Chatfield’s season ends at 18-11. They’ll lose their senior core (the four above, Danielle Kramer). Said group went 33-3 in the TRC the past three years, but
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TURKEY DAY RUN Registration at 7:30 a.m. RiveRside oN the Root in Lanesboro, MN.
IS IS A fREE EvEn T
November 26th
Run/Walk begins at 8:00am in Lanesboro on the Root River Trail and concludes at the Trailhead Inn in Preston for a total of 10.3 miles. This is not a sanctioned race.
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Order a T-Shirt with the logo celebrating this 7th Annual Event. Orders must be mailed in and paid in full prior to the event. Shirts will be mailed out to participants after all orders are collected.
Bring a donation for the Preston Food Shelf
Event Hosted by The Unofficial Fillmore County Running Club
Craig Britton, Preston • Ross Kiehne, Harmony Jim Peters, Harmony • Jason Schwarz, Fountain Jason Sethre, Fountain Call (507) 251-5297 with questions or visit www.fillmorecountyjournal.com to register in advance.
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even if it is only for a few hours. You hope she is alive when you get home and then hope she did not have a party in your absence or else the “alive” part may have to be redefined. Yes, there are many good “firsts” for our children that tear at our heartstrings but leaving for college is going to be a doozy. So parents, we must to think of the key signs that are right in front of our noses that lead to the fact that we ARE ready for that day and be ready to embrace it! To make sure that parents are ready for a child to leave the nest, I have compiled this list of lessthan-scientific observations for parents to consider. After all, if your child cannot see toothpaste in the sink to rinse out, will the engine light that has been on for a week receive any attention? We can only hope. You are ready for your child to go to college if: • You no longer call his friend’s house to see what time he left in order for you to predict exactly what time he should arrive in the driveway. • You can avoid opening the h 024t Phone Locator app for at least 5 hours. for • You no longer go nuts when
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The “Firsts” in Our Lives We had a huge reality check this year when the idea of ACT test scores and scoping out colleges suddenly became a reality. I can imagine that most parents wonder about their child taking off for college and question if she or he is ready to be on their own. Going to college is yet another of many “Firsts” in a child’s life and…a big one. There are so many “firsts” in our child’s life but, not surprisingly, those first time events most often have the largest impact on us as parents. One first that is both a happy and sad time is when your child no longer clings to your leg but instead runs into the classroom or onto the bus and is so excited that she forgets to turn around and wave goodbye. And, of course, the most devastating (yet exciting!) first time is when your child is away for the weekend with another family and friends and is having so much fun that we parents do not even get a phone call the entire weekend. We are happy the child is having fun but, hey, isn’t there something she needs or did she want to call and just say hello? There is the first time your teenager stays home alone,
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Happy 40 Birthday Card
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Mark Sikkink Let’s celebrate Mark’s Birthday!
At Mabel Legion Hall
Wednesday, Nov. 11 Bazaar 7:00 pm
Lunch will be served following auction! Everyone Welcome! Raffle Drawing will be held at the conclusion of the Bazaar. Tickets available from church members.
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Friday, November 13th 7:30 p.m. at The Club in Preston!
Fun. Food. Music
In Our Hearts Forever ...
you see a pile of dirty laundry in her room and quickly take it out and begin washing it. The stink shall set you free----she can only stand it for so long. • You have stopped trying to “fix” your kid’s hair before he leaves the house. • You are thankful she finally got a job and is not home every day after school. • You are wise to the fact that your son is older and stronger and can now carry in more groceries at a time than you can and you like it and…you use it to your advantage. • And lastly….you are ready
Lasagna Rolls
Ingredients: • 6 lasagna noodles • 1 pound ground beef • 1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce • 1 teaspoon fennel seed, optional • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided Directions: • Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and fennel seed if desired; heat through. • Drain noodles. Spread 1/4 cup meat sauce over each noodle; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese. Carefully roll up noodles and place seam side down in an 8-in.-square baking dish. Top with remaining sauce and cheese. • Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Add a bit longer if you have more cheese. It is best to cook the veggies niverveggies Anadded sary andbeef. with the ground
5th 9 y Happ day On Nov. 12th To Birth Mom, Grandma, and Great-Grandma
Agnes Mulhern Please send her a card to
Chosen Valley Care Center. 1102 Liberty St. SE, Chatfield, MN. 55923
And wish her a happy Birthday!
We Love you !
John & Julie, Mindy, Shane & Wyatt, Melissa & Jordan, Patrick, Samantha & Owen, and Parker & Laura
Happy Birthday Grandma Traci!
Ten years have flown by and yet the memory of the day you arrived Is crystal clear. You were here such a short time. We carry you in our hearts every day, Forever.
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for your child to go to college when you start daydreaming that he has exceled in college, has a GREAT job (maybe becomes a millionaire), and said that he loves you so much that he bought you a vacation home and started sending you on trips during the winter Minn. months and said, “you will never have to work another day in your life Mom!” Oops…. #7 was just my personal daydream. Anyone else having this daydream as well? Whether you are ready or not
A friend of mine swears by this quick supper idea and uses this easy five ingredient recipe originally from Taste of Home magazine. This recipe freeze well too! Since there are only five ingredients, which leaves room to add in all of your favorite ingredients such chopped onion, mushrooms, peppers, cream cheese with the beef, or switch to ½ sausage ½ beef, and the list goes on…Enjoy!
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Veterans Day events Harmony/Preston • Veterans Day Programs: 10am: High school, Harmony 2pm: Elementary school, Preston Spring Valley/Wykoff • 7:30-8am: Veterans free breakfast with students at Spring Valley Elementary Cafe. • Veterans Day Programs: 8:10-8:40am: High school gym, Spring Valley 8:45: Elementary gym, Spring Valley 10:30: Intermediate school gym, Wykoff
Everyone is encouraged to attend!
70th Birthday
Open House for the “Whalan Twins”
Ernie - Ever
ett
Saturday, December 5
1pm - 4pm at the Whalan Lutheran Church Hall Please, no gifts.
Card Shower for 50 th Anniversary Gary and Cheryl Gunderson were married Nov. 13, 1965 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in rural Cresco, Iowa.
They have 5 children: Gary (Janet), Rochester, Mn.; Renee (Chad), Calmar, Ia.; Desi (Bill), Chatfield, Mn.; Travis (Trisha), Decorah, Ia.; Sarita (Mike), Waukon, Ia.; 7 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. Wishes can be sent to 37770 Edgewood Rd, Canton, Mn. 55922 Love, Your Family. No gifts please.
Thank you A huge thank you to everyone that came to eat at the Harmony Methodist Beef Dinner. With the tremendous turn-out and large appetites, the food disappeared quickly. Sorry to those that still stayed and enjoyed ham instead. Please mark your calendars for the 2016 Beef Dinner.
~Thank you~ Harmony United Methodist Beef Dinner Committee
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Fillmore County Police Reports Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Connor Doyle McIntyre, 20, Rogers, AR; 9/30/2015, Driving Without a Valid License or Vehicle Class/Type; Multiple Licenses Prohibited, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Asha Osman Ashur, 27, Rochester, MN; 9/16/2015, Speeding (73/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Dale Marvin Barr, 77, Maplewood, MN; 9/26/2015, Unlawful Passing – Against Signs, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Ryan Lawrence Crowson, 19, Spring Valley, MN; 7/29/2015, Traffic Collision - Failure to Notify Owner of Damaged Property, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 10/20/2016), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 80 days for two years). Serve as: work release and weekends (if eligible). Make arrangement to serve time all by December 1, 6 p.m. Friday to 6 p.m. Sunday No Huber on weekends. Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (10/21/2015): Follow all State and Federal criminal laws, Contact probation officer as directed, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if have contact with law enforcement, if charged with any new crime, and/or if change address, employment, or telephone number, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or
drugs, Random testing, Sign Probation Agreement - all conditions under direction of DFO, Submit to Chemical Testing, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Maintain employment, Advise Agent prior to changing employment and/ or residence, Submit to initial/ base UA, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment - follow all recommendations including mental health assessments and recommendations. Michael Lee Drake, 25, Lanesboro, MN; 8/2/2015, Illegal Transport Firearm in Motor Vehicle - Unloaded, Uncased in Prohibited Area, Fine $50, Total Fees $170. Dexter Richard Eiken, 25, Canton, MN; 9/23/2015, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Jacob Olias Erickson, 23, Decorah, IA; 9/7/2015, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/ Noisy/Obscene, Fine $1,000 (stay $800 until 10/19/2016), Total Fees $290. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (10/20/2015: No assault - no aggressive behavior, Complete Chemical Assessment - follow all recommendations, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Sign Probation Agreement - all conditions are under direction of DFO, Follow all instructions of probation, Complete booking, Submit to initial/base UA. Melissa Sue Folstad, 38, Mabel, MN; 4/26/2015, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 for one
year), Total Fees (including $902 in restitution) $1,317. Local Confinement - 90 Days (stay 87 days for one year). Serve as: weekends (if eligible). Defendant can serve jail time or do 30 hours CWS for jail time - must be completed within six months from today. Make arrangements with DFO to do so, otherwise would have to serve three days jail at that time. Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (10/1/2015): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, No driving without insurance have valid license to drive - follow interlock program rules, Sign Probation Agreement - all conditions under direction of Court Services, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Submit to Chemical Testing, Sign releases of information as directed, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Pay restitution ($902) before fines, fees and surcharges, Complete Chemical Assessment- follow all recommendations - completed at Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health system, Do not enter bars or liquor stores. Shirley Janice Goutcher, 71, Preston, MN; 9/21/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Lucas Benjamyn Gravos, 23, Rushford, MN; 9/27/2015, Speeding (66/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Ronald Roy Hill, 75, Chatfield, MN; 10/2/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Tyler Jacob Kaster, 20, Spring
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. Valley, MN; 9/23/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Judson Allen Kromminga, 47, Albert Lea, MN; 9/22/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Adam Allen LaFountain, 29, Spring Valley, MN; 1/17/2015, Predatory Offender Violation, Fine $500, Total Fees $590. Commit to Commissioner of Corrections – MN Correctional Facility St. Cloud – 24 months (stay for five years). Local Confinement – 30 days. Serve as: work release and weekends (if eligible). Jail time to be completed by December 31, 2015. Supervised probation for five years – Conditions (10/15/2015): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Contact probation officer 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, Sign releases of information as directed, Educational assessment/program, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment (that the defendant obtain an updated chemical dependency evaluation), Follow recommendations of evaluation, Maintain employment and residence, Predatory offender registration required, No alcohol/ controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, 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, Do not use
or possess firearms/ammunition/ explosives, No assault/aggressive/ threatening/intimidating behavior, Give a DNA sample when directed, Do not register to vote or vote until discharged from probation and civil rights are fully restored. Robert Leo Miller, 57, Byron, MN; 8/25/2015, Duty to Drive with Due Care – Speed Greater than Reasonable, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Jacob Eugene Monson, 21, Rochester, MN; 8/14/2015, Driving Without a Valid License or Vehicle Class/Type; Multiple Licenses Prohibited, Fine $100, Total Fees $220. Joseph Robert Oppold, 41, Rochester, MN; 10/15/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Donald Franklin Smith, 20, Spring Valley, MN; 10/15/2015, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Joshua Allen Twite, 25, Caledonia, MN; 9/20/2015, Speeding (66/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Richard Joseph Valente, 61, Cedar Rapids, IA; 10/11/2015, Speeding – Exceed Limit 30 mph – Urban District (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. MN State Patrol – Rochester Kevin Wayne Barr, 52, Lewiston, MN; 8/18/2015, No Proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Tammra Mae Barth, 45, Cedar Falls, IA; 8/19/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Ruth Ann Fritcher, 63, Lime Springs, IA; 10/12/2015, SpeedSee POLICE REPORT Page 23
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ing (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Nancy Rae Gartner, 75, Preston, MN; 10/5/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Pamela Mary Kotek, 61, Decorah, IA; 9/23/2015, Speeding (72/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Richard Lee Tadlock, 54, Red Wing, MN; 9/16/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Mark Ellis Vanderplas, 54, Preston, MN; 8/22/2015, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Preston Police Department Richard Harlan Holten, 72, Cresco, IA; 10/10/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Kinsey Carlita Larson, 33, Fridley, MN; 8/8/2015, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $180. 8/8/2015, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance when Operating Vehicle, Fine $200. Rushford Police Department John William Boyum, 31, Utica, MN; 9/12/2015, Speeding – Exceed Limit 30 mph – Urban District (50/30), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.
On November 2, Amanda Jean Grebin, 33, of Preston, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Grebin is charged with Theft - Take/ Use/Transfer Movable Property - No Consent, Theft - False Representation, Theft - By Swindle, and Receiving Stolen Property. All are felonies with maximum criminal penalties of ten years in prison, $20,000 fine, and/ or both. Grebin is also charged with Theft - Take/Use/Transfer Moveable Property - No Consent, Theft - False Representation, Theft - By Swindle, and Receiving Stolen Property. All are also felonies with maximum criminal penalties of five years in prison, $10,000 fines, and/ or both. On or about August 23 through September 21, within Fillmore County, the defendant allegedly intentionally and without claim of right, did take, use, transfer, conceal, or retain possession of movable property of another without the other’s consent and with intent to deprive the owner permanently of possession of the property, and the value of the property taken exceeded $5,000. The defendant did allegedly obtain for herself or another, the possession,
custody, or title to property of, or performance of services for, a third party, by intentionally deceiving the third party with false representation, which was known to be false, made with intent to defraud, and which did defraud the person to whom it was made, by the issuance of a check, draft, or order for the payment of money, or the delivery of property, knowing that the defendant was not entitled to draw upon the drawee therefore, or to order the payment or delivery thereof, and the value of the property or services exceeded $5,000. Grebin allegedly did, by swindling, whether artifice, trick, device, or any other means, obtain property or services from another and the value of the property or services stolen exceeded $5,000. The defendant did allegedly receive, possess, transfer, buy, or conceal any stolen property obtained by robbery, knowing or having reason to know the property was stolen by robbery, and the value of said property exceeded $5,000. The second four lesser felonies are exactly same as the first, only, the value of the property was more than $1,000 but not more than $5,000.
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jugs and plastic beverage bottles? Are my plastic grocery bags going back to a store to be recycled? Am I leaving no garbage bags at the recycling center or in the rural containers? Do I recycle the metal caps and covers from plastic and glass containers? Do I recycle toilet paper tubes and paper towel tubes along with bath soap boxes and facial tissue boxes? Do I send all my styrofoam with my landfill garbage? Do I compost my kitchen scraps as well as my yard and garden waste? Do I deposit unwanted clothing, rugs, curtains, bedding, shoes, belts, and purses into the Salvation Army containers at the Recycling Center? Do I throw unwanted metal objects such as barbed wire, bicycles, lawn mowers, aluminum siding, grills, nuts and bolts, nails, tillers, satellite dishes, and pots and pans that have served their purpose into the large container for metal at the Recycling Center? Are “1” and “2” plastics the only ones I send to recycling? Do I keep my recyclables as clean and dry as possible? Am I using cloth or canvas
grocery bags rather than plastic? So, how are you doing? Did you change or modify any of your recycling habits during this past year? If you did, I am sure you found these changes relatively painless and perhaps even made recycling easier. Many of us here in Fillmore County have been recycling for a long time, and it may seem like we are doing all we can. However, even though Fillmore County’s recycling rate is higher than the national rate, throughout the county, some improvements can certainly be made. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, throughout the United States, many easily recycled materials are still being thrown away. For example, approximately 80% of glass containers, 60% of aluminum cans, 40% of steel cans, and 45% of paper and paper packaging are not currently recycled. All of us need to do our part to bring these numbers down. The Average American produces nearly five pounds of garbage each day. Needless to say, most of this, and way too much, is finding its way into landfills. It is time for each of us to do our part to ensure that we all reap the many benefits of recycling. Every little bit helps, and yes, through recycling, it all does come back to us. If you have any questions concerning recycling in Fillmore County, please contact me my e-mail at lpaulson@ co.fillmore.mn.us<mailto:lpaulson@ co.fillmore.mn.us> I would also like to take this opportunity to remind you that I am available to visit with a group from your church, civic group, or any other organization that would like to discuss recycling in Fillmore County. There is no charge for this, so send me an e-mail and we can set up a date and time for me to chat with your group. Now, mark November 15 on your calendar and think about your recycling habits, and celebrate America Recycles Day as you munch on your snacks while watching the game.
By LaVerne C. Paulson Recycling Education Coordinator On November 15, America Recycles Day will be observed throughout the United States. This marks the seventeenth year of this celebration. There will be very few parades, special foods eaten, or LaVerne C. speeches given. Paulson However, it a day when each of us should spend a few minutes thinking about our recycling habits and how one or two can be made better, or perhaps bravely begin a new recycling habit or two. Last year, I asked the following questions... Does all the recyclable paper, box board, and cardboard that comes into my home get recycled? Am I removing the plastic caps from milk
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Ask a Trooper By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: If I am transporting an item that is sticking out beyond the back of my pickup box, at what length do I need to mark it with a flag? Answer: According to Minnesota State Statute (M.S.S.) 169.52, “When the load upon any vehicle extends to the rear four feet or more beyond the bed or body of such vehicle there shall be displayed at the extreme rear end of the load, at the times when lightTroy H. ed lamps on Christianson vehicles are required in this chapter, a red light or lantern plainly visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the sides and rear. The light or lantern required under this section shall be in addition to the rear light required upon every vehicle. At any time when no lights are required there shall be displayed at the extreme rear
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end of such load a red, yellow, or orange flag or cloth not less than 16 inches square.” I’d also like to mention for anything that is sticking over the sides of the vehicle according to M.S.S. 169.80 Subd. 3, “No passenger-type vehicle shall be operated on any highway with any load carried thereon extending beyond the line of the fenders on the left side of such vehicle nor extending more than six inches beyond the line of the fenders on the right side thereof.” Remember that no vehicle shall be driven or moved on any highway unless such vehicle’s load is secure. Please make sure that whatever you are hauling is tied or strapped down where it will not shift over the sides or rear of the vehicle within the legal limits or come out onto the road. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minn., send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901-5848. (Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us) Twitter: MSPPIO_SOUTH.
One day Chatfield Food Shelf drive November 14
The Chatfield American Legion and Legion Auxiliary are holding a one day food drive on November 14 at the Chatfield United Methodist Church to benefit the Chatfield Food Shelf. Items will be accepted from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with donations going to help build the food supply for Thanksgiving and coming holidays. The items they will be looking for are cereal, pasta & sauce, Ham-
burger or Tuna Helper, canned soups or meat, canned fruit, canned vegetables, peanut butter, macaroni & cheese, and warm jackets or coats. Cash donations would also be greatly appreciated. This event will benefit many area families. This Community Drive is sponsored by Chatfield American Legion Post 197 and Legion Auxilliary Unit 197. For more information call (507) 867-3406.
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ACT on Alzheimer’s-Harmony November program ACT on Alzheimer’s-Harmony is hosting a free community presentation Tuesday, November 10, 5:30 p.m. at Greenfield Lutheran Church on Living Well with Dementia. A free light meal will be served following the program. All are invited to come attend this program presented by local experts, Diana Nelson, PA-C and Eric Slindee, RPh. Diana Nelson is a long time and well liked physician’s assistant at the Gundersen Health Clinic in Harmony, Minn. Diana will present on the positive impacts of diet and exercise for those with a dementia diagnosis. Well known pharmacist Eric Slindee has provided pharmacy services to the greater Harmony community for 33 years. Eric will share information on prescribed medications, over the counter aids, and lifestyle choices. Both presenters will answer questions attendees may have on these topics. Extensive research has proven the positive impacts of eating brain healthy foods, exercise, and medication treatment for those with mild cognitive impairment diagnosis. Researchers have found therapies that may reduce symptoms and their impacts on daily life. Our November program will address some of these concepts. The
old saying, “use it or lose it” does have some merit. ACT on Alzheimer’s-Harmony is part of Minnesota’s Statewide volunteer driven collaborative. Minnesota’s ACT on Alzheimer’s effort to raise awareness and to create dementia friendly communities has now been expanded nationwide. This programing is made possible through ACT on Alzheimer’s grant financing. This program is the third of four planned community presentations facilitated by ACT on Alzheimer’sHarmony’s Action Committee. Action Committee members are Tim Samuelson, Diana Nelson, Pam Kunert, Cliff Johannessen, Linda Kastantin, and Community Coordinator - Lori Slindee. If you have any questions, call one of these folks listed. Please note this start time of this program is 30 minutes later than our prior programs. Watch for information about the final monthly program scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, 2015. This will be about wise planning steps to take for the future for those with dementia. “To Keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” - Buddha
Mound Prairie Mutual Insurance Company director receives professional designation Jerry Zenke of Mound Prairie Mutual Insurance Company in Houston, Minn., received the Farm Mutual Director Certification (FMDC) designation from the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC). Zenke was among 59 farm mutual directors recognized during NAMIC’s 120th annual convention in September. NAMIC launched the Farm Mutual Director Certification program in 2007 to recognize farm mutual insurance company board members for their edu-
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Farmers to receive documentation of USDA services Local offices issue receipts for services provided Preston, MN, October 21, 2015 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting State Executive Director Jane Ray reminds agricultural producers that FSA provides a receipt to customers who request or receive assistance or information on FSA programs. “If you visit our office, you’ll receive documentation of services requested and provided,” said Acting SED, Jane Ray. “It’s part of our mission to provide enhanced customer service for producers. From December through June, FSA issued more than 327,000 electronic receipts.” The 2014 Farm Bill requires a receipt to be issued for any agricultural program assistance requested from FSA, the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and Rural Development (RD). Receipts include the date, summary of
the visit, and any agricultural information, program and/or loan assistance provided to an individual or entity. In some cases, a form or document – such as a completed and signed program enrollment form – serve as the customer receipt instead of a printed or electronic receipt. A service is any information, program or loan assistance provided whether through a visit, email, fax or letter. Today’s announcement was made possible through the 2014 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past six years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for the taxpayer. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk
Root River One Watershed, One Plan online surveys now available Landowners and residents in the Root River One Watershed, One Plan area now have the opportunity to provide input for a watershed implementation plan through three online surveys. The survey topics are: Flood Damage Reduction, Drinking Water, and Natural Resources. The surveys do not ask for any personal identification information; only general location information is requested to identify where the resource concerns are in the watershed. The information will be used to help focus financial and other forms of assistance to priority areas based on need and landowner cooperation. To access the surveys, go to www.fillmoreswcd.org and click on the links on the home page. The Root River is one of five watersheds throughout the
state chosen for the One Watershed, One Plan pilot program to make the transition from water management based on county boundaries to water management based on watershed boundaries. The five pilot areas were chosen to evaluate this process in various landscape settings throughout the state. The Root River, Upper Iowa River in Minn., and the area draining to the Mississippi in the Reno area of Houston County are all included in the watershed planning area. This includes all or part of six counties: Houston, Fillmore, Mower, Winona, Olmsted and Dodge. The planning process aligns with Minnesota’s Watershed Approach which assesses all the watersheds in the state on a ten-year cycle. Intensive watershed monitoring was conducted in the Root
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Do you remember what was happening in Fillmore County the week of November 10, 1986? Our team searched the archives to find Volume 2, Number 4 of the Fillmore County Journal, and here’s what we found.
River watershed in 2008. It will be assessed again in 2018, and again every ten years after that, to determine if land use practices for improving water quality are making progress toward meeting water quality standards. Monitoring and assessment activities in the Upper Iowa River in Minn., Mississippi-Reno and Mississippi-LaCrescent watersheds in Houston and Winona counties began in 2015. For more information about the online surveys or the One Watershed, One Plan process, contact the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) in Preston (507) 7653878 Ext. 3, www.fillmoreswcd. org) or the local SWCD offices in Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Winona, or Dodge counties.
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COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $144,000.00 THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT $130,283.95 AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee default has occurred in conditions of the complied with all notice requirements as following described mortgage: required by statute; That no action or DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 18, proceeding has been instituted at law or 2009 otherwise to recover the debt secured by MORTGAGOR: Brian S. Tart, an said mortgage, or any part thereof; unmarried man PURSUANT to the power of sale MORTGAGEE: contained in said mortgage, the above Fifth Third Mortgage Company. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: Recorded September 28, 2009 Fillmore DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December County Recorder, Document No. 375144. 3, 2015 at 10:00 AM ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County NONE Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE MN to pay the debt then secured by TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON said premises, and the costs and MORTGAGE: NONE disbursements, including attorneys’ fees LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE allowed by law subject to redemption ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: within six (6) months from the date Fifth Third Mortgage Company of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: personal representatives or assigns unless Fifth Third Bank reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: §580.07. 17626 161st Avenue, Spring Valley, MN 55975 TIME AND DATE TO VACATE TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 28.0355.010 PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: occupied, single-family dwelling, unless Exhibit A. Legal Description otherwise provided by law, the date on That part of the Southwest Quarter of or before which the mortgagor(s) must the Northwest Quarter (SW 1/4 NW 1/4) vacate the property if the mortgage is not and that part of the Northwest Quarter reinstated under section 580.30 or the of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 SW property is not redeemed under section 1/4) both in section 30, Township 102 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 3, 2016 North, range 12 West, Fillmore County, unless that date falls on a weekend or Minnesota, described as follows: legal holiday, in which case it is the Commencing at the Southwest corner next weekday, and unless the redemption of said SW 1/4 NW 1/4; Thence North period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN 01 degree 16 minutes 20 seconds East Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. (assumed bearing) Along the West line of said SW 1/4 NW 1/4, 616.79 feet to the MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED point of beginning of the tract of land to FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON be herein described; thence continuing MORTGAGE:None North 01 degree 16 minutes 20 seconds “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR East along said West line , 181.95 feet; REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, Thence South 89 degrees 38 minutes 34 THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL seconds East, 219.33 feet; thence South REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY 36 degrees 43 minutes 14 seconds East, BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A 131.18 feet; thence South 63 degrees 55 JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER minutes 08 seconds East, 117.67 feet; MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 45 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER seconds East, 772.79 feet; thence South THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED 00 degrees 03 minutes 02 seconds East, PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A 1402.95 feet; thence North 89 degrees 57 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN minutes 30 seconds west, 209.71 feet; FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 02 IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND seconds West, 453.02 feet; thence North ARE ABANDONED.” 74 degrees 00 minutes 53 seconds East, 135.20 feet; thence North 01 degree 23 Dated: September 22, 2015 minutes 35 seconds West, 247.28 feet; thence North 34 degrees 39 minutes 18 Fifth Third Mortgage Company seconds West, 341.50 feet; thence North Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 59 degrees 43 minutes 41 seconds West, 251.65 feet; thence North 42 degrees 51 USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, minutes 25 seconds West, 319.84 feet; P.L.L.P. thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 34 Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of seconds West, 466.30 feet to the point Mortgagee of begining and containing 10.00 acres, 4500 Park Glen Road #300 more or less. Subject to easement for a Minneapolis, MN 55416 township road across the westerly line (952) 925-6888 thereof. Subject to any other easements 67-15-006767 FC of record. Being the same premises as conveyed THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A in deed from David W. Tart A/K/A David A. DEBT COLLECTOR. Tart and Katherine M. Tart, husband and Publish 5,12,16,26,2,9 wife recorded 12/11/2006 in document number 356202 in said county and state. Commonly known as: 17626 161st Ave., Spring Valley, MN 55975 Tax ID: 28.0355.010 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.
reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 17, 2016 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: D AT E O F M O R T G A G E : December 31, 2003 MORTGAGOR: Nathan R. Feltis, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 16, 2004 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 337134. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Dated December 31, 2003 Recorded January 16, 2004, as Document No. 337135.
MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.”
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.
Notice of hearing on assessments for 2015 street reconstruction To whom it may concern: Time and place general nature of improvements: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Wykoff, Minnesota, will meet in the city hall in the city of Wykoff, Minnesota, on the 23rd day of November, 2015, at seven o’clock p.m. to consider objections to the proposed assessments for 2015 Street Reconstruction here to for ordered by the city council. Assessment Roll open to inspection: The proposed assessment roll is on file with the City Clerk and open to public inspection. Area proposed to be assessed: The area proposed to be assessed consists of every lot, piece or parcel of land benefitted by said improvement, which has been ordered made and is as follows: Fillmore Street approximately 125 feet east of First Street to the East City Limit Line, and 4th Street north of Fillmore Street, in the City of Wykoff, Minnesota. Total Amount and term of proposed Assessment: The total amount proposed to be assessed is $17,221.34 and is propsed to be payable in annual installments over a period of 10 years. Written or oral objections: Written or oral objections will be considered at the hearing. Right of Appeal: An owner of property to be assessed may appeal the assessment to the district court of Fillmore county pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or Clerk of the city with in 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court within ten days service upon the Mayor or Clerk. Limitation on appeal: No appeal may be taken as to the ammount of any assessment adopted by the City Council unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the Clerk prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. All objections to the assessments not received at the assessment hearing in the manner prescribed by Minnesota Statues, Sections 435.193 are waived, unless the failure to object at the assessment hearing is due to a reasonable cause. Deferment of assessments: Under provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Sections 435.193 to 435.195, the City may, at its discretion, defer the payment of assessments for any homestead property owned by a person 65 years of age or older for whom it would be a hardship to make the payments. However, the City has elected not to establish any deferment procedure pursuant to those sections. Mailed Notice: The notice of this hearing mailed to property owners contains additional information. Dated: November 3, 2015. By order of the City Council /s/ Cheryl Davis City Clerk/Treasurer/Zoning Administrator Publish 9
TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not
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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 Ditch trapping in forestville township Trapping in ditches, culverts, and road right of way in Forestville Township is limited to gophers only. All other trapping in the ditches will not be allowed. Connie Morger, Clerk Forestville Township Publish 2,9 State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-15-746 In Re: Estate of Esther Evedell Hanlon, 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 Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Pamela Brink, whose address is 550 1st Ave. SW, Harmony MN 55939, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any property filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the 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: October 21, 2015 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Applicant Richard A. Nethercut, PA Greg Schieber P.O. Box 657 32 Main Ave N Harmony, MN 55939 Attorney License No: MN# 395855 Telephone: (507) 886-6131 FAX: (507) 886-2711 Publish 2,9 Notice of meeting time change To residents of Carimona Township. Monthly Board meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at the Preston Emergency Services building until further notice. Linda Marzolf Carimona Township Clerk Publish 9, 16
State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT Court File No. 23-PR-15-772 In Re: Estate of Marvin C. Bremseth, Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF DESCENT Marjorie L. Bremseth has filed a Petition for Determination of Descent. It is Ordered that on November 25, 2015 at 1:15 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Preston, Minnesota, on the petition. The petition represents that the decedent died more than three (3) years ago leaving property in minnesota. The petition requests the Court determine the descent of such property and assign the property to the persons entitled. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the petition will be granted. Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by: Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order to each interested person by United States mail at least 14 days before the time set for the hearing. /s/ Mathew J. Opat Judge of District Court /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Corson Law Offices, LLC Steven Corson P.O. Box 65 117 St.Paul St. SW Preston, MN 55965 Attorney License No: 18995 Telephone: (507) 765-2121 FAX: (507) 765-2122 Publish 9
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State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-15-771 In Re: Estate of Kathryn Eloise Schoppers, aka Kathryn E. Schoppers, Kathryn E. Burkholder, 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 June 18, 2001 The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Donna J. Schoppers, whose address is 1213 11th St. E., Glencoe, MN 55336, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any property filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the 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: October 29, 2015 /s/ James D. Attwood
Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Applicant Richard A. Nethercut, PA Richard A. Nethercut, PA P.O. Box 657 32 Main Ave N Harmony, MN 55939 Attorney License No:#130072 Telephone: (507) 886-6131 FAX: (507) 886-2711 Publish 9,16
wife; Victor S. Spande a/k/a Victor Spande and Katherine Spande, his wife; Burton J. Spande a/k/a Burton Spande and Alma Spande, his wife; Mildred Kingsbury and Harold Kingsbury, her husband; Georgia Larson and Lew W. Larson, her husband; Ruby Kyseth; George G. Hanson and Irene Hanson, his wife; Brian T. Larson and Dee A. Larson, his wife; Jennifer L. Garrett, wife of Brian T. Larson; Jennifer Ann Lee, and all successors and assigns; 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 herein, subject to any easements of record, Defendants. SUMMONS 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 attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though 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: Timothy A. Murphy HAMMELL & MURPHY, P.L.L.P. 110 East Main Street, P.O. Box 149 Caledonia, MN 55921-0149
West, along said centerline, 229.78 feet; thence South 88°48’57” West, along said centerline, 101.80 feet; thence North 55°06’47” West, along said centerline, 153.76 feet; thence North 79°17’14” West, along said centerline, 99.74 feet; thence South 04°29’42” West 151.43 feet; thence North 87°26’31” West 477.00 feet to the west line of said Fractional Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; thence South 00°19’10” East 920.40 feet to the southwest corner of said Fractional Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; thence North 89°51’33” East, along the south line of said fractional Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, 1304.45 feet to the southeast corner of said Fractional Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; thence North 00°00’14” West, along the east line of said Fractional Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, 1304.50 feet to northeast corner of said Fractional Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; thence South 89°51’38” West, along the north line of said Fractional Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, 219.87 feet to the point of beginning.
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 THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Fillmore County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: That part of the Fractional Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 5, Township 101 North, Range 8 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the northwest corner of said Fractional Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; thence on an assumed bearing of North 89°51’38” East, along the north line of said Fractional Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, 1091.76 feet to the centerline of Wisel Creek and to the point of beginning of the parcel to be described; thence South 06°59’06” East, along said centerline, 36.64 feet; thence South 29°20’07” West, along said centerline, 206.87 feet; thence South 50°56’40”
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STATE OF MINNESOTA IN DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 23-CV-15 Martha G. Lager, individually, Martha G. Lager, as Trustee of the Stephanie Larson Special Needs Trust dated August 6, 2008, Stephanie Larson, individually, and Sarah Larson Powell, individually, Plaintiff, vs. Ole Jorgenson; Hans Valder; Hans H. Valder; Lewis Harkness; Henry C. Williams; Nelson Miner and Caroline C. Miner, his wife; Hans A. Olson; S. F. Wilker; Iver Thompson; Nels Oleson; H.A. Boyer; Sivert M. Hookland; Peter H. Johnson; Martin Oleson; Hans Johnson; Ole Halverson; Anthony Scheie; Peter P. Thompson; Ole O. Bagley; Andrew A. Scheie; Henry Harvey; B.C. Spande; Benjamin Johnson; H. H. Valder; Hans Olson and Thonette Olson, his wife; John Anderson; Ole Sivertson; Lars P. Thompson; Holger Olson; P. P. Thompson and Betsy Thompson, his wife; Nels O. Henderson; Mathias B. Johnson and Anzonetta Johnson, his wife; Josie Henderson and Orlando, her husband; Inger Spande; Severen Spande; Albert Spande; N. B. Spande; Elizabeth Watland and D. J. Watland, her husband; C. B. Spande; Andrew Johnson; Christian Spande a/k/a C. B. Spande and Annie Spande, a/k/a Anna Spande, his wife; George Hanson and Irene Hanson, his wife; Gertie Spande a/k/a Gertrude Spande; Albert N. Spande and Minerva Spande, his
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CANTON - NEW LISTING - 5.61 acre building site with quality built garage/hunting cabin (32’ x 32’) in rural Amherst Township. Near State Land and Trout streams. #4067224 $69,900 CHATFIELD – Commercial lot offering 0.85 acres, city utilities, level, 311 feet of Hwy 30 frontage, ready to build & only couple blocks off Hwy 52. #4062958 $89,900 FOUNTAIN – Large level lot (132’ x 300’) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900 RACINE – Lyman’s Second Subdivision. Located in newer development on cul-de-sac street with city utilities, choice of builder and covenant controlled. Hurry only 1 lot available.$22,900
FINGERSON & DONAHOE FIRST SUBDIVISION - CHATFIELD ONLY 4 LOTS REMAINING • $37,900 - $41,900 • 0.31 acres - 0.51 acres • Covenant Controlled • Close to Elementary School • Close to Golf Course
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SOLD 202 RIDGEVIEW LANE S, LANESBORO
#4066376
• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Updated Baths • 2 Car Garage • Main floor living • Open layout • Maple cabinetry • 2,960 sq. ft. • New stainless steel appliances • New roof, wiring, flooring, & some windows • Great location next to Trail, River & Downtown
METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED
• 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
• 3 Bedroom • 4 Bath • Walkout • 3,288 sq. ft.
#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,
PRESTON – NEW LISTING - Large (0.63 acre) city lot in newer development overlooking the Golf Course with city utilities. #4067246 $29,900
425 2ND AVE SE, HARMONY
SOLD
$419,900
3.74 ACRE
REDUCED 5K
CHATFIELD – RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOT (0.59 acre) in established neighbor-
5.64 ACRES
10695 170TH AVE SE, CHATFIELD
• 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
REMODELED INSIDE AND OUT!
$99,000 924 WASHINGTON ST NW, PRESTON #4058113
GORGEOUS ORIGINAL WOODWORK
SPECTAULAR VIEWS! NEW LISTING
$399,900 2053 VALLEY VIEW LANE NE, CHATFIELD #4066480
REDUCED 10K
506 1ST ST, FOUNTAIN
• 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
EGA
2 Walkout townhome lots with private backyards. This upscale neighborhood is on a paved dead end road with city utilities. Only $20,000/each.
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage • 1.7 acres • Main floor living • 9’ Ceilings • Wood floors • New metal roof • Steel exterior • Updated kitchen • Newer windows • Mature trees • Level yard • Nice view • Pole shed (30’x40’) with workshop & 1 car garage
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CHATFIELD ORCHARD RIDGE LOTS – BANK OWNED
#4067122
NEW LISTING
• 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 TOWNHOME LOTS
$239,900 360 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD #4060675
EVERYTHING ON MAIN LEVEL!
QUALIFIES FOR ZERO DOWN!
#4065103
2.95 ACRES
$129,900
$184,900 612 MARGARET ST NE, CHATFIELD #4067250
$179,900
CUSTOM HOME IN GREAT LOCATION
• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Walkout • 3 Season porch • Open layout • Sunroom • Paneled doors • Fireplace • 5 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car garage • Storage shed • Main floor living • Stained glass window • Etched glass • Quality built • Master suite • Southern Exposure • New roof, vinyl siding, windows & deck • All appliances • Abundance of storage • View • Finished 2 car garage • Great location close to High School • Move-in condition
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14
ELCOR
Realty Co.
45 LIBRARY LANE SW, CHATFIELD
NEW LISTING
TIM DANIELSON
E-mail: homes@timdanielson.com www.timdanielson.com 272 Main St. North Chatfield MN 55923 Ph: 867-9100 Cell: 259-9110
#4066570
2005 TOWNHOME WITH FINISHED LOWER LEVEL
VERY CLEAN & WELL MAINTAINED
NEW LISTING
$142,500
• 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
• 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
PRIVATE & WOODED BACKYARD
REDUCED 10K
NEW PRICE
$124,900 528 DIVISION ST NE, CHATFIELD #4066852
$114,900
NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM No personal claim is made against any of the defendants in the action above entitled. Dated: October 13, 2015. HAMMELL & MURPHY, P.L.L.P. Timothy A. Murphy Atty # 76594 Attorney for Plaintiff 110 E. Main Street P.O. Box 149 Caledonia, MN 55921 Phone: (507) 725-3361 Publish 2,9,16
SECLUDED ACREAGE
1975 RANCH WITH EVERYTHING ON MAIN LEVEL
NEW LISTING
The above described parcel contains 30.91 acres, more or less, and is subject to any easements, covenants, and restrictions of record. 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.
HURRY LOTS ARE SELLING FAST - ONLY 4 LOTS REMAINING
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FOR RENT Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available immediately. 765-2131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfno
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OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn- x 2 bedroom apartment in Harmony. Appliances furnished, no pets. $400 per month. 507-452-6178. r26,tfn-o For Rent in Fountain 2 bedroom apt in fourplex. Please call (507) 2684468 r26,tfn-o For rent 2 bedroom apartment in Spring Valley fourplex. $400/ mo plus utilities. (507) 937-3338. r2,9-x For Sale: Walco 68” Snowblower, 3 point mount, used very little, like new. $1,075. 507-8642695. f26,2,9-x For Sale: 4’ x 5’ Round Bales 1st Crop Alfalfa Grass Mix or Grass Hay. Plastic Twine. No Rain. Call (507) 8522502. s9-o Our Hunters will Pay Top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a Free Base Camp Leasing info packet & Quote. 1-866309-1507 www.BaseCampLeasing.com (MCN) OUR HUNTERS will pay Top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a free Base Camp Leasing info packet & quote: 866/309-1507 www.BaseCampLeasing. com (MCAN)
FOR RENT Scenic View TownhomeS • Spacious 2 & 3 bedrooms • Attached garages included • Beautiful area • Starting at $505 Income restrictions apply. 507-864-7880 • Rushford, MN www.paramark.us
Fountain: 2 bedroom apartment with garage. (507) 259-6961. r2,tfn-o PRESTON 2 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS APARTMENT with garage stall. $475/ mo with utilities included. No pets. No smoking. 765-2382 r2,9-o 2 bedroom trailer in Lanesboro. (888) 384-7185 r9,16,23,30-o Very nice 2 bed, 2 bath mobile home in Harmony. Appliances included, large lot. $450+ utilities. No pets or smokers. (507) 251-3271. r9,tfn-o
RUSH CREEK TOWNHOMES 2 BR – 1.5 BA available 11/15 Income based rent, includes water, sewer, trash. Attached garage, in-unit laundry, tons of storage.
Jane: 507-923-7772 Equal Housing Opportunity
Spring iS here! Time to get your MOVe on! no Waiting List!
Are yOu AT LeAST 62 yeArS Or BeTTer, hAnDiCAppeD Or DiSABLeD? Lakewood Apartments located in beautiful downtown Chatfield, Mn
• Rent based on income (30%) • Clean, safe, quiet and friendly environment • Off-street Parking and on-site laundry • Heat paid • Pets welcome
Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming, and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements. Same day service. Used cars for sale. Specializing in Toyota Prius sales and services. Hi-Tech Rebuilders, Rushford. 507-864-7440 or 507-459-1504. v11tfno
Space available in New Horizons Trailer Park in Preston (near Casey’s and Fillmore Central School). Call 507-765-3880 for more information. r2,9-o CHATFIELD – Clean 2001- 2 bedroom + den, 3 bath, townhome with main floor living, 2 car garage, finished LL. No mowing/snow removal, NP, NS, $850/month + utilities. Avail 1-1-16 Ref. required. Call Tim 259-9110. r2,tfn-o
• Community Room with Big Screen TV and Kitchen • Elevator • Spacious 1 Bedroom Apartments with appliances • Close to City Library, Churches, Downtown and Medical Center
ONLINE AUCTIONS Sun., Nov. 8 at 5:30pm - DARR online auction. Large Consignment Auction. For more info and complete listing DARR Auctions & Realty 800-8520010 or www.darrauctions.com. Listing in Journal.
EMPLOYMENT St. Mark Lutheran Church of Rushford is looking for an organist for Sunday and occasional services. Call 864-7111 for more information. h19,26,2,9-x Help wanted at the cracked egg, Lanesboro, MN. Part-time cook, wait staff, & kitchen staff. 507-467-3444. h26,2,9,16-o Drivers: CDL-A Wanted: Guaranteed Pay PLUS mileage .50/mile, $2500 sign on bonus, quarterly incentives plus $1500 annual incentive, attractive and affordable benefits package 855-9027681. h2,9-o Help Wanted: Milking part-time mornings and afternoons on 120 cow dairy farm, Greenleafton area. Must have reliable transportation and references. Call (507) 259-9713. h2,9-o On The Crunchy Side - in Harmony, is seeking kitchen staff, flexible hours. Also, bartender/servers, flexible hours. Will train. And an early morning cleaner, about 15 hours per week. Ask for Lisa or Miles, apply within. h9,16,23,30-o
11753 State Hwy 43, Mabel, MN 55954 Craig Henry Shop 507.493.5399 • Mobile 507.450.5573
CALL FOR ALL YOUR REPAIR NEEDS!
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Drywall Hanging • taping • texturing Rusty Schroeder “Free estimates” 507-765-3648 Celebrating 20 years in the ICF Industry Complete sales and education available of 42518 State Hwy 44 • Mabel, MN 55954 multiple ICF Forms and Phone (507) 493-5888 • Fax (507) 493-3888 all related accessories Email tristateicf@gmail.com including ICF Bracing Website www.tristateicf.com sales and rental. BEst PriCEs, Build different, Build Better, BEst suPPort, WE knoW iCF's.
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TNT Lawn Service Make arrangeMentS now For your Snow Care
• Mowing • StuMp grinding • Fall Clean-up • Snow plowing • iCe ManageMent
• aerating • power BrooMing • inSured • light BaCkhoe work Call: 507-268-4977 or Cellphone: 507-429-6755
(Free eStiMateS)
Randy Haakenson • Commercial • Residential • Agricultural 326 Parkside Dr. SE Res 507-765-2297 Preston, MN 55965 Cell 507-251-5535
Office space for rent in downtown Preston. Beautiful view, conference room, lunch room and bathroom facilities. Spacious with 470 square feet. $385/mo.
Call 507-251-5297 for details.
Thurs., Nov. 19 at 10am- Gehling Auction estate and farm sale. For more info call Julie Andera at 563-382-9590 or Gehling Auction Company at 800-770-0347. Listing 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.
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To list your Auction 507-765-2151
If thIs Is what you’re lookIng for, look no further. 507-867-4791 or just come and visit us at Lakewood Apartments, 420 Bench Street, Chatfield, MN 55923
For rent
AUCTION CALENDAR Mon., Nov. 9 at noon - Canton Auction Hay & Straw Sale. For more info call Don Ward at 507-743-2250 or Gehling Auction Company at 507-765-2132. Notice in the Journal. Sat., Nov. 14 at 9am - Antique, Tool, Household Auction. Auction conducted at the Spring Valley Auction building. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183.
Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x
FARM
FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted
Dietary
Department is looking for a Dietary aide!
part-time, includes every other weekend For more information contact Shelly Dolley at 507-886-6544 ext: 73375
Gundersen Harmony Care Center
Looking for a career in Ag? We are Hiring! Scale Attendant/Customer Service Associate
All American Co-op is looking for a self-motivated, detail oriented individual with strong administrative skills to act as scale attendant and customer service associate at our Stewartville office. Duties maintaining daily scale operations, monitoring grain quality, greeting customers, and performing account-billing and order activities. Must be dependable, self-motivated, and able to multi-task in a fast pace environment. Applicants must be willing to work long hours seasonally and have a flexible working schedule. View a complete job description at www.allamericancoop.com/employment Send applications and current resume to All American Co-op Attn: Brent Vorpagel PO Box 125 Stewartville, MN 55976 vorpagel@allamericancoop.com
NEW STARTING WAGE SCALE
Full-Time & ParT-Time
• Nursing Assistants (Full-Time & Part-Time $1750 Sign-On Bonus) • RN’s & LPN’s (Full-Time & Part-Time $3500 Sign-On Bonus) • Home Health Aides (Part-Time) Chosen Valley Care Center is looking for individuals who are compassionate, energetic, hardworking, and reliable to join our health care team. We currently have full-time and parttime positions available. We are willing to train the right applicant. We offer excellent benefits to employees working full-time. • Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage on Preventative Care. • Health Partners Dental Plan • Matching Funds for 401(k) Plan • Life & Accidental Death & Disability • Generous, Flexible PTO • Tuition Reimbursement • Supplemental Insurance Benefits through AFLAC Applications should be forwarded to: Chosen Valley Care Center Attn: Director of Clinical & Resident Services, 1102 Liberty Street SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or applications may be downloaded at www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com, (EOE/AA)
Chosen Valley Care Center, InC. A Senior Living Community
Full-time teller/OperatiOns TRAILER SALES & SERVICE, Inc. 507-886-4600
PO Box 273 • 70 4th St. NW, Harmony MN 55939 We are proud to offer these services: • DOT Inspections on your pickup & trailer • Install B&W gooseneck hitches • Install brake controllers • Trailer brake repair • Light repair on trailers • Wiring repair on pickups and trailers • Welding repair and modifications on steel and aluminum trailers •View our inventory at www.ironsidetrailersales.net We are looking forward to helping you with all your trailer needs!
First Southeast Bank, Canton branch, seeks a full-time employee to perform teller/operations duties. Responsibilities include teller duties, opening new accounts, and bookkeeping duties in the operations area. Must be flexible and able to work with others as well as independently. An excellent benefits package is offered.
We will be accepting applications until Nov. 18, 2015. All interested applicants can request an application or submit resumes to: Greg Turner at gturner@fsebg.com or in person/mail at 111 N. Main St., Canton, MN 55922-1039. Please phone inquiries to 507-743-2204.
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EMPLOYMENT Preston Service Plus is looking for an experienced full-time body technician. Must have tools, be dependable, and have a valid driver’s license. Benefits include vacation, paid holidays, retirement plans, and more. Pay based on experience. Contact us at prestonserviceplus@gmail. com or by phone (507) 765-3846. h9,16o Basement Clean Up - Light Duty Person with truck wanted to clean out basement. Mostly empty boxes. Nothing heavy. Flattening of boxes and transport to Preston landfill required. (507) 4584377. h9,16-x CLASS A CDL Driver. Good home time. Stay in the Midwest. Great pay and benefits. Matching 401k. Bonuses and tax free money. Experience needed. Call Scott 507-437-9905. Apply on-line http://www.mcfgtl.com (MCN)
EMPLOYMENT OWNER OPERATORS wanted. Paid all miles. No touch freight. Many operating discounts. Family run business for 75 years. Many bonuses and good home time. Direct deposit paid weekly. Call 800-533-0564 ext.205. (MCN) MAKE $1,000 WEEKLY! Paid in advance! Mailing Brochures at Home! Easy pleasant work. Begin Immediately! Age unimportant! www. MyHomeIncomeNow55.com (MCN)
United Packaging Inc.
in Peterson is looking for reliable, dependable people to help build wood crates.
1st shift hours
6:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. Starting pay is $10 per hour. Please apply in person between 9:00a.m to 2:00p.m. Hwy 16 Peterson, MN. MABEL GrEEn LEA sEnior LivinG is LookinG for spEciAL pEopLE who wAnt to MAkE A diffErEncE.
temporary part-time Activity Assistant Green Lea Senior Living is seeking a part-time Activity Assistant. Apply in person at Green Lea Senior Living. Call Leah Stammeyer, Community Life Coordinator, with questions. "Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status, or any other legally protected characteristic."
Green Lea senior Living 115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 • EOE (507) 493-5436 …because the journey matters
Mabel Green lea senior living is looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference
Part-time
CNa
shifts available Bonus-Pay on Weekends and shift differential. "Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status, or any other legally protected characteristic."
Green lea Manor Nursing Home
115 N. Lyndale Ave. Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 • EOE
…because the journey matters
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EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
$1,125 Weekly! Mail Letters from home. Full Time/Part Time. No experience necessary! Start Immediately! www. HomeIncomeWeekly.com (MCN)
AGFINITY INCORPORATED at Eaton, CO, is seeking a qualified CEO/General Manager. This is a multi-location energy, feed, grain, agronomy, and TBA cooperative with sales of $300 million. Business degree and or successful agricultural business management experience desired. To Apply: http://tinyurl.com/nkz4c48/ For more info contact Larry Fuller, 701/2209775 or Email larry.fuller@chsinc.com (MCAN)
NOW HIRING Company OTR drivers. $2,000 sign on bonus, flexible home time, extensive benefits. Call now! Hibb’s & Co. 763/389-0610 (MCAN)
Good Money! Weekly! Processing Mail! Free Supplies! Postage! Bonuses! Details: Rush long SASE: Marketing, 1350 E. Flamingo, #824, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (MCN)
MAKE $1000 Weekly!! Mailing Brochures From Home. Helping home workers since 2001. No Experience Required. Start Immediately! www.newmailers.com (VOID IN SD, WI) (MCN)
LT SUBSTITUTE TEACHING position available at KMS Elementary, January-May 2016. Apply at www.kms. k12.mn.us; or send letter of interest, resume, teaching license and three letters of recommendation to: KMS, Box 168, Kerkhoven, MN 56252 (MCAN)
CDL A DRIVERS $7,500 sign-on-bonus. Medical benefits on day 1 & $65k+ in your first year!!! Guaranteed pay. Profit sharing. 401K with company match & more! Email resume: mnhr@mclaneco. com or call Hollie now! 507/664-3038 (MCAN)
Mabel Green lea senior living is looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference
Mabel Green lea senior living is looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference
GuNDERsEN HARmoNy CARE CENtER
Full-time
HELP WANTED
Monday, November 9, 2015
Part-time
RN/lPN
RN/lPN
Bonus-Pay on Weekends and shift differential.
Bonus-Pay on Weekends and shift differential.
"Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status, or any other legally protected characteristic."
"Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status, or any other legally protected characteristic."
115 N. Lyndale Ave. Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 • EOE
115 N. Lyndale Ave. Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 • EOE
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Green lea Manor Nursing Home
…because the journey matters
MABEL GrEEn LEA sEnior LivinG is LookinG for spEciAL pEopLE who wAnt to MAkE A diffErEncE.
director of nursing services siGn-on Bonus AvAiLABLE Be a part of a creative and dynamic team of managers who are person centered in their approach to resident care! Mabel Green Lea Senior Living seeks a Minnesota licensed RN. Experience in nurse management preferred. Contact Julie Vettleson or stop by for an application.
"Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status or any other legally protected characteristic."
Green Lea senior Living
All Shifts
Green lea Manor Nursing Home
…because the journey matters
Green Lea Senior LivinG in MabeL iS LookinG for SpeciaL peopLe who want to Make a difference.
part-time cook position Responsible for preparing attractive and nutritious meals. Must be customer service focused person who is willing and eager to learn to cook from scratch. Cooking experience in health care or senior setting beneficial but will train. "Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status, or any other legally protected characteristic."
Contact Samantha Neuzil CDM
Green Lea Manor nursing home
115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 • EOE (507) 493-5436
115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 • EOE (507) 493-5436
…because the journey matters
…because the journey matters
Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS
has current openings for experienced, mature, and caring individuals
nurse Nursing Assistant • Part-Time or Full-Time cook Dietary Aide • Part-Time Evenings Housekeeping/Laundry Aide • Part-Time or Full-Time • Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center For more information contact Kelly at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.
Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider
Where old friends become reacquainted and new friendships are found!
Part-time CNA
Day/Evening Rotation, every other weekend Contact: Ruth Furan,DON (507) 886-6544 Ext:73371
GuNDERsEN HARmoNy CARE CENtER 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939
WORD GETS AROUND WHEN YOU ADVERTISE IN THE JOURNAL.
1-800-599-0481 in 507 area code
Preston, MN
Positions AvAilAble Residential support staff : Full-time & Part-time Apply online at www.mapleleafservices.org or call Cherie at 507-765-2107
EOE
Providing services for people with developmental disabilities for 30+ years!
RN, Case Manager Good Shepherd Lutheran Services, Rushford, MN, has an opening for a part-time RN, Case Manager Duties include care plan implementation and management, MDS 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider
JOB POSTING FILLMORE COUNTY DAC ASSISTANT MANAGER POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY: The Fillmore County DAC seeks a full time assistant manager who reports directly to the Executive Director. 32.50 hours per week, M-F, 7:30-2:30. QUALIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: QUALIFICATIONS: • A Baccalaureate Degree in a field related to human services and one year of full-time work experience providing services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older; or • An associate degree in a field related to human services and two years of full-time $ work experience providing services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older; or • A diploma in a field related to human services from an accredited post-secondary institution and three years of full-time work experience providing services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older; or • 3 or more years of experience working in Business Administration AND • Administrative and/or managerial experience • Demonstrated written and oral communication skills • Demonstrated skills in completing forms, reports, and bookkeeping work • Demonstrated skills in attending trainings, and training staff • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team • Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Knowledge of general office machines and telephone system • Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others • Ability to communicate professionally and positively • High degree of discretion dealing with confidential information including experience following the HIPPA Privacy and Security Rule, and Minnesota Government Data Privacy Act • Excellent organizational skills and ability to excel at details, multi-tasking, and working under pressure PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software • Experience working for a non-profit • Experience in working toward meeting state statues • Accounting and business management experience
nurse Full Time Night Shift 1,000 Sign On Bonus
If interested send completed application, your resume, and credentials to Lori Weiss at the Fillmore County DAC. Address: 108 Fillmore Pl. P.O. Box 205, Preston MN 55965. EOE. Salary to be determined. Position open until filled.
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WANTED Wanted: Cars, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfno WANTED TO BUY: Basswood and White Birch by truckload delivered to Dodgeville, WI. Bark intact, harvested in dormancy, delivered FRESH cut. Prearranged purchases only. Call Al Ladd at 608-935-2341,ext. 333 (MCN)
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We would like to express our thanks and gratitude to everyone who called, sent a card, brought food, sent flowers, or gave us a hug after losing our mom, grandma, and great grandma Ellyn Fishbaugher. Being part of a special caring community is so comforting during times like this. A special thanks to Gundersen Harmony Health Care for their quality care, Heartland hospice nurses and minister for their support and comfort care, VFW auxiliary, organist Nancy Dahly, soloist Paula Larson, Methodist church service group who served the lunch, Pastor Michael Smith, and Thauwald funeral home. Thank you also to so many who visited her in the care center the months before her passing. We will never forget the kindness shown to us during this time.
The family of Walter Mulhern would like to thank our relatives and friends for the memorials, flowers, prayers, food, and cards. We would also like to express our sincere thanks to the staff of Chosen Valley Care Center for his care. Thanks to Father Marreddy for the memorial service and to Larry & Melissa Schmidt for the special music. We would also like to thank the ladies that served the lunch.
BILL’S GUN SHOP. Buy, sell, trade, and repair. We are your local MUCK BOOT dealer. Hours: 7pm-10pm M-F, Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday by appointment. 1 1/4 miles south of Carimona, 19708 Kava Rd, Preston. 507-765-2762 s10eow- o
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PETERSON 94 River Street $109,900
RUSHFORD 44502 Oakview loop $234,900
PETERSON 127 Mill St $114,900
RUSHFORD 412 W Center Street $79,900
PETERSON 127 Prospect St $79,000
RUSHFORD 30481 State Hwy 43 $69,900
PETERSON - COMMERCiAl 350 Mill Street $65,000
RUSHFORD 44900 Hayes St. $59,900
PETERSON - CARWASH 141 Fillmore St $25,900
RUSHFORD 301 N green St $54,500
RUSHFORD 264 W Park St $305,900
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2 BR, 1 BA Rental property or Residential
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2 BR, 2 BA, nicely decorated large Heated garage
3 BR, 2 BA, large Attached garage Many updates
3 BR, 2 BA, garage Well Maintained Home
Affordable lots of character and updates close to Mn state Bike trail
self-serve cARWAsH w/ laundromat commercial property
“Historic carriage House Apartments” - 9 units close to downtown
RUSHFORD 709 Trisdahl Ct $19,900 BUilDABlE lOT single or Multi-Family
RUSHFORD - COMMERCiAl 209 State Road 16 $220,000 Many Business options excellent location
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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!
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300 E. FrEmont, Spring VallEy $108,500
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!
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
Turn key business! Fantastic opportunity to run your dream restaurant in Historic Downtown Harmony MN.
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215 Main Ave N, HARMONy
Excellent condition. Commercial building with highway exposure. Building features ICF block & new construction in 2009.
Absolutely an ideal location. On US Hwy 52 and Main Ave N Harmony. This property offers great visibility for your business.
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Extremely well cared for! 3 bedroom on dead end. Basement laundry & 3/4 bath plus rec area. Large deck & yard. $94,900
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517 Pleasant St NE, PRESTON
Beautiful original features. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. 3 season porch. Deck. 2 Guest cabins. $182,000
Move in ready! 3 bedroom. Maple floors. Butler’s pantry. Spacious garage. Nicely landscaped yard. $79,900
800 Viking Ave S, LANESBORO
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XXXXX County 15, Harmony Easy access location on a hard surface road, mature windbreak, electric at property & shared well. 7 Acres $90,000
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No backyard neighbors! 2 bedroom. Detached garage. Fenced backyard with deck. $68,500
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Great access from public road into rural subdivision. Enjoy Wisel Creek & catch a few trout. Buildable. XXXXX Cardinal Lane– 8.38acres XXXXX 403rd Ave – 6.37 acre
XXX Pleasant St NE, PRESTON Great location from downtown, parks, trail, and post office.
XXXXX faith Trail, LANESBORO Views of rivers & bluffs! Just north of Lanesboro. Garden shed, septic, electric, and water hookups are ready for your dream home or camp for the season! Access to river and paved trail system.
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Large ranch • 5 bedrooms • 5 baths • Main floor laundry • Large kitchen • Formal living and dining room • Newer window • Newer roof • Remodeled baths • 2 rental units w/ separate entrances and parking • 2 furnaces • 2 c/a • Great opportunity to own and rent NEw
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3 acres • 18’ vaulted Montana Pine ceiling • Maple kitchen cabinets • Cedar wood floors • In-floor heat through-out house, garage • Surround sound • Security system • Brick wall fireplace • Sun room w/fireplace • Screened-in porch • Paneled doors • Pantry • Main floor laundry/mudroom • Master bath • Storage shed • Close to state bike trail
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Close to state bike trail • Ideal for weekend getaway • Main floor laundry • New flooring • 1) Gorgeous wooded building site with city New appliances • Newer furnace • Newer roof • Heated utilities, 3.88 acres, next to trail and root river, garage w/bar area • 3 car garage • New Windows ideal for cabin or permanent home. $67,500
Ng 721 CliFF St. nW Listi $149,900 NEw Large Duplex (could be B&B or CHatFielD $139,900 residential) • 4 bedrooms and 2 baths on 1 side Large ranch • 4 bedrooms • 2 • 3 bedrooms and 4 baths on side • Wood floors baths • 2 car garage • 2 decks • Formal living • 10 ceilings • Newer roof • Covered porch • Deck room • Formal dining room • Wood fireplace • Formal living room • Formal dining room • 2 furnaces • Air units • Separate electric meters • 2 car garage • Unlimited potential
Charming 1 1/2 story home • 3 Large lot (.43 acre) • Close to park bedrooms • Remodeled and updated • .42/acre and ball field • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Covered private lot • Cul-de-sac • Mudroom • New roof • New porch • Vinyl siding • Newer windows • 2+ windows • Vinyl siding • Garage • Peaceful setting $64,900
1013 Wayside St NW, PRESTON
Space to grow! 3 bedroom. 2 bathroom. Deck & 3 season porch. Walkout basement. 2 1/2 car garage. $104,900
Wooded and private. 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom. Fireplace. Deck. 2 garage. Second home with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment & 2 car garage.
4 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms. 2 car attached garage. $106,900
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Panoramic view! 4 bedrooms. 3 bathrooms. Finished basement. 4 season room & wraparound deck. Att garage. 32x24 steel shed-electric. 2.5 Acres
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Motivated seller! 2 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms. Finished basement. Insulated 2 car garage. No backyard neighbors! $114,900
COmmerCiAL . . . . . . . . . . 100 Coffee St., 51 Main Ave. LANESBORO N, HARMONy Super location & affordable. Updates include windows, doors, shingles, & MORE! Sign post in front ready for your sign.
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Expansive views to enjoy! 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Hardwood floors. Gun range. 2 1/2 car detached garage. $229,900
701 lyndalE aVE., Spring VallEy $115,000 Updated 3 bedroom ranch style home. Hardwood floors have all been refurbished, new linoleum in bathroom, and new carpet in in lower level. Freshly painted interior and neutral decor. This home has a nice open floor plan that will be sure to please. You'll also enjoy the deck between the house and garage with privacy fence. The lower level is finished with family room and den/office area (could be used as 4th bedroom with egress window), laundry area and workshop with workbench. The 2 stall garage has a work bench in it as well. This property is in move in condition and ready for immediate occupancy. PRICE REDUCTION
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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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Fillmore County Weather Forecast November 9
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