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Lanesboro council approves property tax levy

Marin to join Ostrander Council By R ich Wicks rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Lanesboro City Administrator Michele Peterson presented a Certificate of Recognition to Marge Drake for her time on the city council. Photo by Barb Jeffers By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Webb explained to the council that the museum uses a data base with PastPerfect Museum Software, which enables museum staff and volunteers to pinpoint the exact location of any piece in the museum very quickly. Lanesboro Dam Project update Chris Goodwin with Ayers Associates, Inc. presented an update on the Lanesboro Dam Project. A cellular dam will be built upstream from the existing dam, as discussed in negotiations that occurred in 2010. “We were basically told you can’t touch the arch dam — you could take it apart and rebuild it with the same blocks but that’s not really possible,” stated Goodwin. “The cellular dam is about two feet below the water surface on the upstream side of the dam,” said Goodwin. “What is really does is it replaces the structural See LANESBORO Page 11 

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Kingsland talks facilities, funding and football By R ich Wicks rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com

At the Kingsland School Board’s monthly “work session” meeting on December 3, with all members present (Doug Plaehn, Ann Oeltjen, Leah Stier, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, and Superintendent James Hecimovich), the board discussed the long term facilities maintenance (LTFM) plan, and the Indoor Air Quality project being planned. Regarding the IAQ project at the Spring Valley school, Hecimovich informed the board, “John (Dols) and I walked through with the structural, electrical, and mechanical engineers and an architect last week, looking at that column and beam system and where it’s going to go through.” He

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explained that the process will be complicated because the hallways don’t match up on the different levels of the building, so the engineers will have to determine the best places to bring the columns through. He added, “I did send a letter off to Representative Davids office, asking for some help with MDE (Minnesota Department of Education) to see about getting the column and beam system through MDE so we don’t have to pull it out of our own funds.” He plans to stress that this project is safetyrelated, not for asthetics. Hecimovich also informed the board, “John and I did a walk-through last week on the Wykoff abatement project, and that’s all done. The mold and fungus has been removed, the See KINGSLAND Page 8 

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During the December 3 Lanesboro City Council meeting, the council paused the meeting at 6 p.m. to hold a Truth in Taxation Hearing. After the property tax levy and budget were discussed, the public was invited to speak and to ask questions of the council. There were no questions asked by any residents in attendance. What this means for residents is a property tax increase of just over $100 per $100,000 value of the home and for commercial properties it is an increase of $661.31 per $350,000. Present at the meeting were Mayor Autumn Johnson, council member and mayorelect Jason Resseman, council members Bridget Harvey, Tom Smith, and Marge Drake, City Administrator Michele Peterson and City Attorney Tom Manion. Items were added to the agen-

da including, under miscellaneous, a discussion of the city employees phone service and also a discussion about property (after closing the meeting pursuant to statute 13D.05). The ammended agenda was approved. The minutes of the November 5 council meeting were approved, as were the minutes of the November 15 Canvassing Board Meeting. Also approved was the consent agenda items including accounts payable, sign replacement Policy and Ayers Associates - Contract Modification #5. Committee reports Sandy Webb, with the Lanesboro History Museum, reported to the council. The inventory of all archives and artifacts has been completed, which was a very large project with over 7,000 pieces inventoried. This huge task was accomplished with the help of many people and with the aid of four grants that were received.

On December 3, the Ostrander City Council held a regular meeting. Members in attendance included Vernon Thompson, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, and DJ Start. Heidi Jones and City Clerk Wendy Brincks were absent. Because of the resignation of Council member Heidi Jones, the Ostrander Council had a vacancy to fill. The resignation letter from Jones to the city stated, in part, “As you are aware, I have been elected the new Auditor/Treasurer of Fillmore County. Over the next couple

months, I will be transitioning into my elected position… I have very much enjoyed being a part of the council and will miss working directly with each of you…” She also suggested using data from the recent election to help guide the city in appointing a replacement for her on the council. The council voted to accept the resignation and formally acknowledge the vacancy on the council. Pam Kunert pointed out that a citizen in attendance at the meeting has voiced an interest in being on the council, and Kunert made a motion to

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appoint Trisha Marin onto the council until the next election. Kunert and Thompson voted in favor of the motion, with Start and Mayor Nesler voting against. Kunert then stated that the mayor only votes as a tie-breaker, if the council vote ends in a tie. Nesler voiced a welcome to Marin as the newly appointed council member. She will officially join in January, and will serve until a special election is held. The special election to fill the council seat for the remainder of the term

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will be held at a date to be determined, most likely between March and August 2019. There was lively discussion between Jeff Tart (city maintenance), council member Start and Mayor Nesler. Tart stated that the city’s equipment for clearing snow and applying sand is inadequate, and he said he has repeatedly brought this up to the council but no action has been taken. Tart suggested a skid loader would be the most costeffective and appropriate equipment for the job. Mayor Nesler asked, “And now we gotta do it on your terms?” Tart replied, “No, I asked you way ahead, so

Trisha Marin will join the Ostrander City Council in January. Photo by Rich Wicks

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don’t shuffle it over onto me. I asked you way ahead, you did nothing. You two talked about it, nobody else talked about it… So now winter’s here, and I’m down there shoveling that ramp off with a shovel.” Tart also explained that the vehicle used for spreading sand onto icy streets must be loaded using a scoop shovel by hand, which he said is not adequate for the large amount of sand needed. He stressed that he is simply pointing out a concern and asking for direction from the council. No action was taken on the issue at this time. The city budget for 2019 was approved as submitted. The council voted to approve paying a bill of just over $33,000 from A-1 Excavating, and a bill of just under $66,000 from Wapasha Construction. The council also approved the proposed Schedule of Fees for 2019. No change from the 2018 fees were noted. The council chose to continue with the current schedule of monthly council meetings regularly on the first Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. It was mentioned that some meetings may be rescheduled, such as for National Night Out. The tentative dates of council meetings in 2019 are January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, October 1, November 5, and December 3. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. The next regular meeting of the city council will be January 8 at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome.

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C ommentary Response to interview with a pig By Dr. Ross Kiehne Swine Veterinarian Harmony, MN In response to: Interview with a Pig As a veterinarian focusing exclusively on pig welfare and health for over 19 Ross Kiehne years, I have dedicated my life to helping farmers raise pigs in the most humane, healthy and sustainable way possible. I am proud of the role I play and the producers whom I have the privilege to work beside. My passion includes sharing the process of pork production to those who may not be aware or take the opportunity to learn. Included are some points that I feel are important. • Diseases for pigs are found in the dirt. When we removed pigs from the dirt and put on solid flooring, we eliminated diseases that are not only harmful to the pig but to people as well (Trichinae, various worms, etc). • Pigs were placed in barns so we could control their environment. Pigs housed today are warmer than they would be in the winter and cooler than they would be in the summer. Being inside provides a welfare-friendly environment. I don’t know any pigs that love being outside in January or not provided with shade or cooling help in July. • Farrowing crates are specifically designed with piglet welEditorial Cartoon

fare as the priority. Piglets can get away from the mothers to prevent crushing and reduce savaging. The crate provides a safe environment for an intimate interaction between the mom and her babies. • Pregnant sows can be housed in either a pen or individual stalls. Both have advantages and disadvantages. The advantages of the stall include being able to provide feed to meet an individual sow’s need and it greatly reduces fighting. Group housing can also work but at times there is a tendency for fighting and lameness is increased, however the sow can turn around. • The design of modern facilities gives producers the ability to handle each pig that is born individually, provide it the daily necessities for survival such as colostrum and warmth. One important positive is the ability to provide all pigs with the vaccinations that can prevent diseases. • Feed rations are formulated specifically to meet the pigs’ needs from growing to adulthood, animals who are pregnant, animals who have had piglets when they are feeding those piglets. Each diet provides the adequate nutrients for each stage of the pigs’ life. • The air provided to the pigs is extremely important and is monitored 24 hours a day. The ammonia levels, humidity and temperature are continually checked to provide the best air for the pig. In fact, in many new units we filter the air coming into the farm because the air com-

ing in can have diseases that would make the pigs sick. Filtration is used (similar to that used in surgery rooms in hospitals) to keep the animals as healthy as possible. I would state the air in those units is healthier for pigs than the air outside. • The way in which the manure is handled is modern and safe. It is contained under the floors of the unit, then removed during spring and fall. The manure is injected into the ground at the level of the roots of the corn so plants can utilize the important nutrients from the manure. The corn grows, is fed to the pigs and the process starts all over again. The pig farmer is the original recycler. • My goal (along with all my clients) is keeping animals healthy. We do the right thing for the pigs to provide a safe pork supply to feed the world. I am a pig veterinarian who is proud of the producers I work with because of the Do-The-Right-Thing mentality and care provided. We provide the healthiest and safest pork in the world (nobody can argue that). I have been lucky enough to be in pig farms over 250 days a year over 19 years and am proud of the environment that is awarded not only to the pigs, but also to the great pig caregivers we have in our farms every day of the year. Our responsibility of providing safe environments, quality handling and treatment for the animal is taken very seriously as it is vital to healthy production of pork.

Correction to County Truth in Taxation hearing In the December 3, 2018, article titled “County Truth in Taxation hearing to be held December 11,” under Other business in brief, it was stated that “Approval was given to begin the hiring process for a chief deputy.” It should have stated “Approval was given to begin the hiring process for a deputy sheriff.” We apologize for the error.

Government this week Monday, December 10 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m. • Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 11 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 3 p.m. • Harmony City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 12 • Peterson City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Canton City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Mabel City Council Community Center, 7 p.m. Thursday, December 13 • Lanesboro School Board, Elementary Library, 7 p.m. Monday, December 17 • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 5 p.m. • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield School Board, Forum Room, 7 p.m. Schedule subject to change.

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C ommentary Management of chronic wasting disease By Sara Snipes The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has planned two special deer hunts this month aimed at limiting the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD). The two hunts Sara Snipes are planned for areas south of Interstate 90 in southeastern Minnesota where residents and non-residents can hunt with a permit from December 21-23 and December 28-30. According to the DNR, reducing deer numbers will help to removed infected animals from this area. As of March 2018, CWD was detected in Olmsted, Fillmore, and Winona counties (Chronic Wasting Disease Alliance, 2018). What is CWD and why does it matter? CWD is an incurable neurodegenerative (hence ‘wasting’) fatal disease that affects populations of deer, elk, and moose. Particularly this has affected populations in North America, South Korea, Sweden, and Norway (Kuznetsova, et al., 2018). The nature of the disease allows for proteins to stay within rotting carcasses, feces, or saliva of

the infected animals which can seep into the soil. When a deer grazes in these areas, the infection is easily spread from the prions (misfolded protein). The concern for CWD ultimately stems from public and agency concerns about human health risks. The World Health Organization has recommended keeping all known prion diseases from entering the human food chain out of safety concern (CDC, 2018). However, there may also be another tactic within reach for the management of CWD. Enter soil mineralogy. Previous studies have shown that prions are influenced by the soil mineralogy because they are easily bonded to quartz, kaolinite, and montmorillonite (Kuznetsova, 2018). Humic acid, a group of molecules that bind to and help plant roots receive water and nutrients, affect prions in a way that can change future CWD management. A study in which researchers injected mice with a mixture of humic acid and CWD infected elk brain tissue suggested that the mice with higher doses of the humic acid produced weaker prion signals. The humic acid had degraded the prions. Additionally, almost half the infected cases of mice did not show any symptoms of CWD within 280 days!

Having this knowledge, it can be derived that humic acid can assist efforts in limiting CWD’s spread that could essentially “disinfect” farmland. The DNR and other scientists could use this information to identify what areas may be more susceptible to prion transmission based upon the humic acid content of the soil. This could also be seen as a benefit to farmers as humic acid can dramatically increase yields of crops. As always, future studies are needed to help solidify this research and possible future management outcomes. With this knowledge, CWD could be something we see less of if wildlife managers can encourage the science behind it all. References Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2018 October 9). Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/ prions/cwd/index.html Chronic Wasting Disease Alliance. (2018). Minnesota CWD Information. Retrived from http://cwd-info. org/category/minnesota/ Kuznetsova, A., Cullingham, C., McKenzie, D., & Aiken, J. (2018). Soil humic acids degrade CWD prions and reduce infectivity. PLOS Pathogens, 14(11), e1007414. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal. ppat.1007414

SEMAC announces February 1 grant application deadline The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council announces a call for proposals by individual artists. All proposed projects must begin no earlier than April 1, 2019, and be completed within 12 months, culminating with a capstone event that is accessible and open to the public. Online applications will be available throughout January with a February 1, 2019, submission deadline. SEMAC, a non-profit arts agency, is designated by the State of Minnesota Arts Board as the regional arts council for eleven southeastern Minnesota counties: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona. For information about the grant application process, eligibility, or grant writing assistance, contact the SEMAC office at 2778 D Commerce Dr NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901 or call (507) 281-4848. Information may also be found on our website at www.semac.org. Individual artist grants To encourage the development of entirely original artistic works, SEMAC offers two

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Obituaries Scott R. Dixon Scott R. Dixon, beloved husband, father, son, brother, actor, director, and play wright, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018, at his L a nesboro home, sur- Scott R. Dixon rounded by the love of family and friends, moving beyond where cancer can hurt him. He was 48. Scott was a smart, funny, and incredibly kind man. He was a true community member. His greatest love was his wife Stela, his son Kieran, and his family and friends. His greatest passion was growing community through theatre and writing. He worked most of his adult life bringing stories to life on the stage, sharing his creative joy of writing, and telling stories with his family. He was born to Carol and Walter Dixon on January 15, 1970, in Danvers, Mass. In his teen years he developed a keen interest in computers, the New England Patriots, horror fiction, and theater. He graduated from Wilbraham and Monson Academy in 1988, earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Theatre from the College of Wooster (Ohio) in 1992, and received an MFA in Acting from Wayne State University in 1995. He was a member of the Playwrights’ Center in Minneapolis and the Dramatists Guild. In 2001 Scott began his career at the Commonweal Theatre Company in Lanesboro. Starting with Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People, Commonweal audiences saw him in 43 productions – at one point eight in a row. He directed a new

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adaptation of Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People in 2011 as well as six other productions. He and actress Stela Burdt met at Commonweal and were married on July 17, 2004, in Lanesboro. In 2010 they had a son, Kieran. Scott’s last role on stage was also his first time playing opposite his wife as a couple, in Love Letters for Valentine’s Day this year. He published “Beyond Midnight,” a collection of horror short stories, in 2010. The Commonweal staged his adaptation of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King in 2005 and his play A Midnight Dreary, based on the life of Edgar Allan Poe, in 2009. His script for Dracula: Prince of Blood received enthusiastic audience response this fall. An attentive listener, Scott hosted several Over the Back Fence live radio shows from 2006 through 2008. His penchant for making puns was legendary, as were his self- deprecating comments about his tin ear for singing. When the musically gifted Stela played a role where she had to sing horribly off-key, he joked that she learned how by listening to him. Scott was diagnosed with Stage IV colorectal cancer in January of 2017. Not wanting cancer to rule his life, he continued to love, live, work, and play as much as he was able throughout his treatments. Scott faced his cancer with never-ending hope and courage. Scott’s wish is to honor him not in saying he lost his battle to cancer, but rather he won, by moving beyond where cancer can hurt him, rejoining the Light of the Universe. Scott loved walks with his wife and their sweet young son. When he went running with his pal Vincent P. Dawg, he picked up trash along the trail. If Scott was around, you were sure to laugh at his corny jokes. And

great pride in their achievements. Avery Freimark She also loved her career and Avery Freimark, 74, of rural helping veterans in any way pos- Wykoff, died unexpectedly Tuessible, travelling to see national day, Novemparks across the country and her ber 27, at his Scottish heritage were lifelong home. passions “Free Scotland.” She A memorihad a smile that would touch al service was the hearts of anyone who saw it. held 11 a.m. She will be missed immensely by S a t u r d a y , everyone who knew her. December 8, She is survived by her hus- at St. John’s Avery Freimark band Kenneth; three children: L u t h e r a n Megan (Ben) Schemensky Church in Wykoff, with the Rev. of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Michael Harman officiating. Michael (Stephanie) Evenson of Visitation was one hour before Rushford, and Matthew (Misty) the service at the church. Burial Evenson of Granby, Colo.; eight took place in the church cemgrandchildren: Caygen, Kaleb, etery. Michael Jr., Joseph, Kaelynn, Mr. Freimark was born May 17, Alexander, Jaidda, and Kenley; 1944, in Rochester to Erhard and two siblings: Lorraine (Brad) Frances Freimark. He grew up Williams of Houston, Minn., on the family farm near Wykoff, and John M. Severtson of La attending Wykoff Public Schools. Crosse, Wis.; nieces Tanya (Jim) He worked with his father and Nascak of Goodview, Kari brother Allerd for many years on (Rick) Horneck of Prosper, Tex., the family farm. Together, they and Abbey Hammes of Hol- milked 60 Brown Swiss cows men, Wis.; her mother-in-law, and raised sheep, hogs and crops Marian Evenson of Rushford, on the family farms. Later, Avery Minn.; and many great nieces and Allerd together purchased a and nephews. nearby farm. She was preceded in death Mr. Freimark is survived by by her parents, her father-in- his sisters, Aleta (Ralph) Capelle law, Carroll Evenson, two of Spring Valley and Amber Freibrothers,Roy Severtson and mark of Wykoff; niece Autumn Baby Boy Severtson; and her (Brad) Hoag and their daughters, nephew, John O. Severtson. Kennedy and Cadence of Plym A Celebration of Life service outh; and niece Amanda (Nils) Valerie Ann Evenson took place Sunday, December 2 Wahlander and their daughter Valerie Ann Evenson, 63, at 5:30 p.m. at Hoff Funeral and Isla of New Hope, Minn.; as well of Rushford, Minn., died on Cremation Service in Rushford, as cousins. He is also survived by November with funeral celebrant Vicki Nel- several dear friends and neigh27, 2018, at son officiating. Visitation was at bors, including one special neighthe Good the funeral home from 2:30 p.m. bor boy that meant the world to Shepherd until the time of the service on him. He was preceded in death Lutheran Sunday. by his brother, aunts and uncles. Home in In lieu of flowers the family The family prefers memorials Rushford. prefers memorials directed to the to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Va l e r i e Myositis Foundation, www.sup- Wykoff. Hindt-Hudek Funeral Ann Sev- Valerie Ann portmyositis.org or to the Ameri- Home in Spring Valley is in ertson was can Legion Post 9 in Winona charge of arrangements. Evenson born on Minnesota, www.americanleAugust 8, 1955, in Rushford, gionwinona.org/ in her memory. See Obituaries Page 9  Minn., to Oscar and Katherine (Sinclair) Severtson. She was raised in Money Creek, Minn., and was a 1973 graduate of Houston High School. She was a graduate of Winona Technical College. Valerie was united in marriage with Kenneth Evenson on June 12, 1976. She worked her entire career at the Winona County Veterans Service Office. Antenna • Satellite • Cable She was active in the Inclusion Antenna • Satellite • your Cable Monthly “IN FOCUS” Program Guide with $35 Annual Membership at Body Myositis Foundation. ValKSMQ.Org Monthly “IN FOCUS” Program Guide with or your507-481-2098 $35 Annual Membership at erie loved her family and took KSMQ.Org or 507-481-2098

being a child of the ’70s, he loved to crank up the volume and all the big hits of the ’70s and ’80s. He was preceded in death by his father Walter Dixon, aunt and uncle Marion and Thomas Hagen, uncle Paul Dixon, and grandparents William and Marion Ehlers, Bertram L. Dixon and Carrie (Wiggin) Dixon. He is survived by wife Stela Burdt, son Kieran Dixon, mother Carol Dixon, brother Glenn (Leana) Dixon, nephew and niece Elias and Isabella Dixon, father- and mother-inlaw William and Diane Burdt, brother- and sister-in-law Eric and Chelsey Burdt, and nephews Jackson and Kessler. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Kieran’s education fund or to the Commonweal Theatre. A celebration of Scott’s life was held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 8, at the Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro, Minn. Visitation was from 12-1:30 p.m. the day of service at the Commonweal Theatre. Johnson-Riley Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. To share a condolence with the family, please visit Rileyfuneralhomes.com

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•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am and 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm and 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* •AA Closed Meeting, 12pm, Preston United Methodist Church, 212 St. Anthony St. N., lower level.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.*

•Rushford AA Closed meeting, 7pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*

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•Golden Happenings of Harmony, 10am, Bowling and lunch, B&B Bowl. •Senior Exercise Class, 10-11am, ScotlandPresbyterianChurch,Canton. 507-251-0520 for information. •Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson.* •Trailbusters Meeting, 7pm, American Legion, Mabel. •THURS., DECEMBER 13 •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.*

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•Senior Coffee and Dessert, 9am. Clara House, Harmony.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am and 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm and 1-4pm, 525 Washington St. NW.* •Senior Strength and Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. 507288-6944.* •Senior Strength and Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* •Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak.*

•Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, use side door on Newburg.*

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•Golden Happenings of Harmony, 11:15am, Senior dining and games at Harmony House. •Solo Friends Over 50 Group, 6pm, Spring Valley area. For info & location, call (507) 226-4595. •Chatfield NA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*

SAT., DECEMBER 15

•Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson.* •St. Johns Food Shelf, 9-10:30am, 241 Line St. S, Wykoff. •Bluff Country ATV Club meeting, 10am, Rushford American Legion. •Mabel Food Shelf, 10am-12pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.

•Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507) 765-2518.*

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•Advent Services, 3pm, 5pm, 7:30pm, Lenora United Methodist Church. •Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*

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•Senior Exercise Class, 10-11am, Scotland Presbyterian Church, Canton. 507-251-0520 for information. •Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. For info, call (507) 288-6944.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Preston.* •AA Crossroads Journey Group meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*

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Share your thoughts at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com Funeral service took place 11 a.m., Friday, December 7, 2018, Continued from Page 9 at the Mabel First Lutheran Delone Fern Fossum Church in Mabel, with Rev. Delone Fern Fossum, age 89, Elliott Malm officiating. Visiof Mabel, died Sunday, Decem- tation was 4-7 p.m. Thursday, ber 2, 2018, December 6 at the Mabel First at Green Lutheran Church and one hour Lea Senior prior to services at the church. Living in The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel. Mabel assisted with arrange Delone ments. was born July 20, 1929, on the Delone Fern Naomi “Sue” Keim farm in rural Naomi “Sue” Keim, age 52, of Fossum L a ne sboro, Preston, Minn., died Monday, to Peter and Coranda (Blagsvedt) November 19, 2018, at St. Marys Roshiem. She was raised on the Campus farm along with three siblings, Mayo Clinic Lillian, Milton, and Gilma. She in Rochester, attended the Ellstad Lutheran Minn., surChurch rural Lanesboro, where rounded by she was baptized and confirmed. her family. She attended the Grubtown F u n e r a l school thru the eighth grade. Mass for In 1946 Delone married Gil- N a o m i Naomi “Sue” man Fossum, Jr., they later Keim was Keim divorced. They had farmed in held at 11 rural Lanesboro before mov- a.m. Saturday, November 24, ing to Mabel in 1956. She 2018, at St. Columban Church did housekeeping outside of the in Preston, Minn., with Father home, worked for Control Data Edward McGrath officiating. in Spring Grove, and for 42 Burial took place in St. Liguori years at Green Lea Manor Nurs- Catholic Cemetery following the ing Home in Mabel as a CNA service. Visitation was held from and fixing hair. She also worked 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Novemat Senior Dining in Mabel, retir- ber 23, 2018, at Hindt-Hudek ing in 2008. She enjoyed old- Funeral Home in Preston, Minn., time music, dancing, cooking and continued at the church for and baking for many events and one hour prior to the service on organizations in the area. Saturday. Delone was a member of the Naomi Sue Keim was born Mabel First Lutheran church January 27, 1966, daughter of and WELCA, and was chair- Patrick and Bonnie (Engelharman of the kitchen serving com- dt) O’Connor in Spring Valley, mittee for many years. She was Minn. Sue was a 1984 graduate also a member of the VFW Aux- from Southland High School iliary for 54 years and American in Adams, Minn. On August Legion Auxiliary for 13 years. 21, 1999, she was united in mar Delone is survived by four riage to Nathan Keim. Sue is children: Gloria (Dale) Torger- described by family as being son, Roger (Beth) Fossum, Steve “stubborn as a mule and sweet (Monica Pierce) Fossum, and as honey” and “full of beauLisa O’Bieglo, all of Mabel; 10 ty and talent.” She was intelgrandchildren: Diana Sobolik, ligent, quick witted, and very Laura Bollman, Bobbie Vick- independent. This was reflected erman, Ronda Carolan, Renee throughout her life in the jobs Ramstad, Rochelle Austin, Rick and hobbies she had. Sue did Fossum, Bryce Oakes Fossum, anything from working at QPP, Kayla and Collin O’Bieglo; 20 truck driving, farming, bookgreat-grandchildren; Tyler, Karli, keeping, attending cosmetology and Katelyn Ramstad, Kelsey school, and more recently selling Evenson, Kylie Olson, Libby and all varieties of in-home business Nate Rolfs, Garrett and Gabe items, especially leggings. She Austin, Parker, Geordan, Mason, enjoyed pampering herself by and Carson Fossum, Bryant having her hair and nails done. Bollman, Coranda and Brodie She loved dogs, especially the Vickerman, Walker Sobolik, “outcast” breeds. Sue’s pride and Payson and Kiptyn Greco, Jaxon joy were her grandchildren. She and Aiden Oaks Fossum; and loved being their Grammy and two great-great-grandchildren, spending time with them. Brynn Herman and Emmett Sue is survived by her husEvenson. She was preceded in band Nathan Keim of Preston, death by her parents, a brother, Minn.; her son Branden (Megan) Milton Roshiem; two sisters, Lil- O’Connor of Harmony, Minn., lian Flattum and Gilma Flattum; and their children Haven, Jaxynand a son-in-law Dale O’Bieglo. Mae, and Reigny; her daughter

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Monday, December 10, 2018 Allyson (Ben) Klankowski of Austin, Minn., and their children Morgan, Madeline, Marlie, Mya, and Mariah; father Patrick M. O’Connor of Dexter, Minn.; mother Bonnie (Englehardt) O’Connor of Lime Springs, Iowa; maternal grandmother Violet “Lollie” Fairbanks of Lime Springs, Iowa; her siblings Patricia (Mark) Maas of Brownsdale, Minn., Michael O’Connor of Elkton, Minn., Patrick (Lori) O’Connor of Farmington, Minn., Phillip (Diane) O’Connor of Dexter, Minn., and Jackie (Shane) O’Connor-Hendrix of Byron, Minn.; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and her beloved dogs Shelby, Toby, and Rooska. She is preceded in death by her nephew and godson Michael O’Connor-Hendrix on September 11, 2018. Online condolences may be left at www.hindthudekfuneralhomes.com.

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10, 2018, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Chatfield, with Pastor Peter J. Haugen officiating. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will take place at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Elysian, Minn., at 1 p.m. Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, Florence wished to have donations towards St. Paul Lutheran’s elevator fund. To share a memory of Florence with the family, please visit www. rileyfuneralhomes.com.

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as an instructor at CTC for one year. Lori moved to Minneapolis, where she attended the University of MN and worked as a hair stylist at a Great Clips salon on the U of M campus, where she met David Rubenzer in 1984. They were married in 1989. Lori became a franchisee of Great Clips in 1985 and convinced her family to join her in that investment. At the time of her passing, Lori and her partners and family members operated a number of Great Clips salons in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. Lori enjoyed spending time with her family and friends at their peaceful retreat in Spring Valley, Camp Roscoe, named after her beloved dog Roscoe. Lori enjoyed spending time with family and friends and savored everything about life and nature. The thing that brought Lori the most joy was being “NANA” to her four precious granddaughters. Her smile would light up a room and she always had a kind word for everyone. Lori is survived by her husband David Rubenzer, children: Justin Rubenzer of Galena, S. Dak., and Sara (Jason) Vennink of Prior Lake, Minn.; granddaughters: Nichole, Layla, Lauryn, and Layton; parents Robert and Carol Peterson of Racine; sisters Cindy Malone of Racine, and Julie Schnabel of Rochester; and brothers Larry Peterson and Lynn Peterson of Racine. Services for Lori were private. There will be a celebration of Lori’s life at Camp Roscoe on June 8, 2019. In lieu of cards and flowers, Lori requested that donations be made to Feed My Starving Children.

Lori Peterson Rubenzer Lori Peterson Rubenzer passed on from us on Monday, November 26, 2018, at 12:20 p.m. at her home in rural Spring Valley, Minn. Lori was 58 years old. She was sur- Lori Rubenzer rounded by her close family. Lori tenaciously Florence L. Morsching Florence L. Morsching was battled lung cancer for the past born on June 12, 1929, in Roch- 16 years. She endured several surgeries, countless radiation and ester, Minn., chemo therapy treatments, as to Ernest well as uncountable alternative and Bertha approaches and diets. Her friends (Kewatt) and family appreciated her valKelm. She iant efforts to fight this terrible p a s s e d disease. pe ac e f u l ly Lori was born in Rochester, on DecemMinn., on September 10, 1960, ber 4, 2018, Florence to Robert and Carol Peterson of at the Cho- Morsching Racine, Minn. She attended grade sen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. school in Racine and graduated Florence graduated from Big from Stewartville High School Fork High School in 1947, and in 1978. Lori attended Cosmetolmarried Glen G. Morsching on ogy Training Center in Rochester June 5, 1948. They had five chil- in 1979, graduated, received her license, and then completed her dren. Florence worked at home as instructor training and worked a housewife and raised her five children, later worked as a cook at the hospital in Frederic, Wis., and then as a dietary aid at the Chosen Valley Care Center until Christ Lutheran Church..........………………..........Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 age 70. In her retirement, FlorGreenf ield Lutheran Church..…..........……….......Sundays - 9 : 00am ence enjoyed volunteering at the 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Chosen Valley Care Center. FlorSt. Columban Church.…..…….......………………..Sundays - 10 : 00am ence was an active member of St. 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -3886 Paul’s Lutheran Church and the St. Mary’s Catholic Church...…...................................Sundays - 8:00am VFW Auxiliary in Chatfield. 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, ceramics, baking, readIf you are interested in listing your church, contact the ing, shopping and in her later Fillmore County Journal at news@fillmorecountyjournal.com. years, puzzles and coloring. She enjoyed every minute spent visiting with her children, grandchil1st Tuesday of every month: dren, great-grandchildren and 50% off everything in the store! their pets. Florence is lovingly remem3rd Thursday of every month: bered by her children: Lon Senior Day - 50% off purchases (Jane) Morsching of New for those 55 years and older. Prague, Gwen (Glenn) Grabau of Fountain, Jean (Robert) Korpi Monday 2-5pm of Gilbert, Rebecca Nieman Tuesday - Friday 10am-5pm of Chatfield, daughter-in-law Saturday 9am-1pm Michelle Morsching of Embar110 W. Jessie St • Rushford, MN rass, her 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, her sister Nancy Weckwerth of Farib- When you buy from a mom or pop business, ault, and her sister-in-law Janet you are not helping a ceo buy a third vacation home. Morsching of Waterville. Florence is preceded in death you are helping a little girl get dance lessons, a by her husband Glen, her par- little boy get his team jersey, a mom or dad put food on the table, a family pay a mortgage, or a student ents Ernest and Bertha, her son pay for college. Tony, her brother Vernon Kelm, and her brother-in-law Stanley our customers are our shareholders and they are Weckwerth. the ones We strive to make happy. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, December thank you for supporting small businesses!

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Fillmore County Sports All-District Football Awards By Paul Trende With area teams Spring Grove and Caledonia winning state titles, 2018 All- The Trende District Report football lists come out well after most teams are done playing. In the SoutheastWhite, Section Paul Trende 1AA Runner-Up Chatfield gets six All-District players (five seniors, one junior); two-way stand-outs who helped the Gophers to a strong 8-3 season. Heading the cast is Gage Tuohy (5’11” 195 RB/S). After making some plays as a sophomore, then fighting through an injury junior year, Tuohy was the Gophers bell-cow back senior year. He rushed 219 times for 1,356 yards and 9 TDs (10 TDs total). Tuohy had seven 100yard games and a pair of 200- Gage Tuohy yard games. Backfield-mate Carson Larrabee (5’11” 200 RB/LB) is also A-D. He rushed 106 times for 692 yards and 8 TDs (9 total TDs) while adding 4½ sacks on defense. Fellow seniors Seth Allen (5’10” 150 WR/CB), Nathan Goldsmith (5’5” 160 TE/LB), and Zach Roline (6’2” 260 OL/DL) make the list. Allen intercepted eight passes (four in one game) and accounted for 10 total turnovers (two fumble recoveries). Goldsmith, for a third straight year, used his wrestling skills to take down opponents. Zach Roline He was one of the Gophers’ top tacklers (three sacks, three fumble recoveries). Roline, the biggest Gopher at 260 pounds, anchored an offense line that helped Chatfield run for well over 2,000 yards. He added three sacks. Finally, Chatfield’s lone non-senior to make A-D is Chance Backer (6’1” 190 junior TE/LB), the player most likely to hit an opponent hard. Part of the Gophers tough LB-crew (Goldsmith, Larrabee), Backer had four sacks and blocked two punts. Offensively, he turned 22 touches into five TDs (9-185 yards, 4 TDs receiving). In the South-East District, Section 1 9-Man Runner-Up Houston gets four A-D picks (all seniors); two-way starters

that helped the ‘Canes to a strong 9-2 season (losses to state champion SG). Jaytin Millen (5’10” 175 Sr. RB/LB) and Joey Fishel (5’10” 175 Sr. RB/LB) co-head the cast. Millen ran for 1,465 yards and 15 TDs while adding 215 receiving yards and Jaytin Millen two more TDs. He topped 100 yards nine times in 11 games, scored a TD in all but one game, and nearly Joey Fishel tripled his rushing yardage from junior year. For his three-year career, Millen ran for over 2,100 yards and accounted for 35 total offensive TDs. Fishel gets honored as the South-East District Defensive Player of the Year. He notched 12 sacks while adding 169 carries for 1,041 yards and 13 TDs rushing. He scored in every game but two. For his three-year career, Fishel tallied over 2,200 rushing yards and 31 rushing TDs. He made Post Bulletin’s All-Area 1st Team. Fellow seniors James Hongerholt (6’2” 170 QB/S) and Kyle Twite (6’2” 220 C/DL) make the list. Hongerholt, a repeat A-D selection, quarterbacked the ‘Canes (555 yards, 5 TDs passing; 629 yards, 11 TDs rushing). Twite anchored the offensive and defensive lines, helping pave the way for two 1,000-yard backs. The foursome amassed a 24-7 record the last three years, helping Houston to state-wide football relevancy. Mabel-Canton gets a trio of picks in three-time selection Drew Wyffels (5’8” 155 Sr. QB/S), two-timer Blake Henry (6’1” 185 Sr. OL/LB), and newbie Gavin Johnson (6’0” 170 So. RB/LB). Wyffels quarterbacked the Cougars for a fourth straight year. He accounted for over Drew Wyffels 1,200 yards offense and 16 totals TDs (51102, 779 yards, 6 TDs, 7 INTs passing; 102-429 yards, 10 TDs rushing) while intercepting five passes. For his career, Wyffels tossed 32 TDs, ran for 19 TDs, and intercepted 16 passes (two pick sixes). Wyffels made Post Bulletin’s All-Area 1st Team. Henry, another four-year standout, anchored the lines (five sacks, caught two TDs). He finished with 17 career sacks. Johnson had a break-out soph-

omore year, leading the M-C ground game (178-1,014 yards, 9 TDs rushing). He joined his older brother Hunter Johnson as having topped 1,000 yards rushing in a season. Lanesboro gets a trio also in seniors Connor Ruen (6’0” 170 RB/LB), Joe Gathje (6’0” 210 TE/DE), and Riley Cambern (5’10” 220 C/ DT). Ruen, a repeat A-D pick, did work in all three phases (468 yards offense, 5 TDs; 542 combined return yards; 3½ sacks). Cambern (5½ sacks) and Gathje did dirty work in the trenches for a Burro team that mainly ran the ball. In the Mid-Southeast-East sub-district, Rushford-Peterson has a county high seven players named A-D (four seniors, two juniors, a sophomore). Landon Skalet (5’9” 160 QB/DB) earns his third A-D nod in football. Skalet went 27-7 as a starter sophomore through senior years, getting the special privilege of helping the Trojans to the 2016 Class A State Runner-Up trophy. Across those years, he threw for over 3,700 yards and 46 TDs against 20 INTs. Senior year, he was 91 of 157 for 1,134 yards, 16 TDs, and 8 INTs (four coming in one game). Skalet added an interception return TD and a rushing TD. Fellow Trojan seniors Ethan Sense (5’7” 160 RB/LB), Carter Weidemann (5’7” 180 RB/LB), and Ian Brown (5’8” 180 G/LB) all repeat as A-D. Sense had 148 carries for 910 yards and 14 TDs rushing (15 total TDs). Over his two years as R-P’s main running back, he amassed over 2,000 yards and ran for 32 TDs. Weidemann, a third-year starter, was Carter the Trojans’ Weidemann biggest animal on defense, leading the team in tackles and tackles for loss (10). He added 36 carries for 315 yards and 3 TDs rushing. Brown started for three years on the offensive line and was the team’s third leading tackler. From the junior class, Vinnie Mason (6’2” 180 TE/DL) and Ethan Hermanson (5’8” 160, RB/LB) earn their first pure A-D honors. Hermanson was the county’s top three phase performer, making plays offensively (two rushing TDs; 35-443, 5 TDs receiving), defensively (six interceptions), and on special teams (three return TDs in just 13 return touches; 123 kickEthan off return Hermanson yards, TD; 187 punt return yards, 2 TDs). Mason caught 13 passes for 154 yards and 3 TDs while register-

ing seven TFLs, two sacks, and two fumble recoveries. Finally, sophomore Kobe Lind (6’1” 165 WR/S) earned his first A-D nod after catching 31 passes for 391 yards and 6 TDs. He added a pair of interceptions. Fillmore Central gets five A-D picks (three seniors, a junior, a sophomore). Three-time selection Josh Peters heads the cast. Peters (5’9” 160 QB/RB/LB) made the tough transition from RB to QB. He accounted for 74% of FC’s offense, passing (59-126, 835 yards, Josh Peters 7 TDs, 9 INTs) and running (182-911 yards, 11 TDs) for 1,700-plus total yards. He would’ve been a 1,000-yard rusher (in just nine games) had sacks not counted against his totals. Peters also had a team second-best 84 tackles with two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries. Career-wise, he amassed nearly 2,500 yards rushing, 29 rushing TDs (38 total TDs). He was FC’s leading rushing three straight seasons. Classmates Tyler Raaen (5’10” 157 RB/LB) and Brock Walsh (5’10” 225 OL/LB) earn A-D. It’s Walsh’s second selection, Raaen’s first. Walsh again was an o-line anchor while registering a team third-best 77 tackles. Raaen was FC’s best defensive player, racking up 103 tackles, three sacks, and two interceptions. He added some solid offensive stats (36-152, 6 TDs rushing; 16-179 receiving). Junior Hadrian Williams (5’11” 205 OL/DL) and sophomore Carson Kiehne (5’7” 150 WR/ CB) earn their first A-D nods. Williams was a two-way line starter who authored a picksix and three fumble recoveries. Kiehne’s best asset was his speed on offense, where he tallied eight total TDs (63-284, 6 TDs rushing; 21-313, 2 TDs receiving). Kingsland’s two selections are play-making wide receiver Reid Kruegel (6’0” 150 Sr. WR/S) and focal-point-back Dallas Jones (5’8” 165 Jr. RB/ LB).

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FC girls basketball started the year 2-0. Madison Scheevel scored a career-high 23 points (seven threes) in a win over R-P 48-33. Scheevel was 0-14 shooting, and the Falcons 19 of 47 on free throws, two days earlier in a win over LC. M-C’s girls won their first two games, as Payton Danielson had 18 (pts), 8 (rebs), and 9 (stls) in a victory over Schaeffer. Kingsland (1-1) then beat the Cougars (2-1) behind Lauren Buchholtz’s work (16 pts, 12 rebs, 4 assists, 5 stls). Wyatt Pruter had 21 points as the Kingsland boys (1-0) beat L/P in a battle of last year’s Sub-Section runnerups. Carson Schwichtenberg

had a career-high 26 points, but Lanesboro fell to Schaeffer in OT. The Burros only trailed in OT. Dylan Loppnow had a career high 23 points and Drew Wyffels a point-assist doubledouble (14 and 10) but M-C fell to Hayfield.

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Lanesboro 46, Schaeffer Acad. 49 in OT (L: C. Schwichtenberg 26 pts (4-9 threes), 7 rebs; Andrew Luck 13 pts, 6 rebs. Burros started game 14-0, led 24-7 at half. Lions went 13-0 to start second half to close to down 24-20. Game was 40-40 heading to OT. Lanesboro didn’t trail until OT, 47-46 after a Lion steal and layup. Burros: 0-1) Hayfield 70, M-C 60 (M-C: D. Loppnow career-high 23 pts (11-16 FGs), 9 rebs; D. Wyffels 14 pts, 5 rebs, 10 assists; Blake Henry 11 pts (5-6 FGs), 8 rebs. Threes: M-C 1, Hayfield 8. Three Cougar starters fouled out. M-C: 0-1) Kingsland 65, L/P 60 (K: W. Pruter 21 pts (7-9 FTs), 5 rebs, 3 stls; Reid Kruegel 9 pts, 15 rebs, 4 assists; Nick Wernimont 13 pts; Zach Hauser 12 pts, 5 rebs) Goodhue 61, FC 33 (Josh Peters 8 pts. Falcons: 0-1) Moose Lake/Willow River 64, R-P 61 (RP: Landon Skalet 17 pts (8-8 FTs), 3 stls; Luke O’Hare 16 pts; Justin Ruberg (freshman) 10 pts (3-6 FGs, 4-5 FTs), 8 rebs. Trojans: 2-14 from three. ML/WR led 33-26 at half. Trojans: 0-1)

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M-C 49, L-O 46 (M-C: Kenidi McCabe 11 pts, 10 rebs; P. Danielson 10 pts, 10 rebs, 4 assists, 3 stls; Lexi Thorson 10 pts (4-6 FTs), 4 stls; Lauren Wyffels 8 pts; Jordyn Newgard 6 pts, 6 rebs, 4 stls) LC 37, FC 43 (FC: Paige Donlinger 10 pts; 8 rebs, 5 stls; Emma Breitsprecher 8 pts, 12 rebs, 4 stls; Courtney Nelson 9 pts; Kandace Sikkink 9 pts. Falcons won despite going 19 of 47 at the charity stripe) Schaeffer Acad. 25, M-C 50 (M-C: P. Danielson 18 pts, 8 rebs, 9 stls; K. McCabe 12 pts (5-7 FGs); J. Newgard 9 pts) R-P 33, L-A 50 (RP: Julissa Trejo 11 pts; Megan Oian 7 pts, 4 rebs, 4 assists, 3 stls) Chatfield 44, W-K 55 (C: Alanna Goetzinger 16 pts (6-10 FGs), 5 rebs; Mollie Henry/ Tessa McMahon 7 pts. Gophers led 30-22 at half. Falcons hit six second half threes) #7 in A GM 46, Kingsland 36 (K: L. Buchholtz 14 pts, 9 rebs; Ellie Buchholtz 14 pts) FC 48, R-P 33 (FC: M. Scheevel career-high 23 pts (7-19 threes); K. Sikkink 9 pts, 5 rebs. RP: Lauren Lawston 12 pts (5-5 FGs), 12 rebs; Kjersta Hinz 8 pts, 3 rebs, 4 assists, 2 blks, 2 stls) See SPORTS Page 11 

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integrity of the existing arch dam and it reduces the load on the 6-8 FTs, 12 rebs, 4 assists, 5 stls; arch dam because we have taken SPORTS Samantha Wernimont 13 pts away the silt and stuff in front of Continued from Page 10 (3-5 threes); E. Buchholtz 11 it, we have intercepted it basically SC 67, Chatfield 61 (C: pts, 7 rebs; Shelby Beck 8 pts. with the cellular dam,â&#x20AC;? he added. Silja Erickson 11 pts, 5 rebs; M-C: K. McCabe 13 pts (all in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our biggest concern is if the M. Henry 10 pts, 5 rebs; A. second half ); Lauren Wyffels 11 arch dam were to fail during a Goetzinger 8 pts, 12 rebs; T. pts, 6 rebs; P. Danielson 5 pts, flood, you have about a 10- or McMahon 7 pts, 5 assists, 3 10 rebs, 6 assists, 5 stls; L. Thor- 12-foot tall dam, well if that fails stls. SC: Megan Shanahan son 8 pts, 7 rebs) you get a big wave of water com29 pts (nine threes). Gophers ML/WR 69, R-P 59 (RP: ing down. Now with the new trailed by 18 only to go ahead Abbey Hoegh 17 pts; K. Hinz cellular dam which is designed by one with 3:30 left. Gophers: 12 pts (6-8 FGs), 7 rebs; Kaylee to be stable in a 100 year flood 0-2) Ruberg 9 pts (3-3 threes). Tro- then it would only drop two SG 73, Lanesboro 45 (L: jans are 0-2, 0-3) feet, so instead of having a 12 Payton Benson 11 pts, 7 rebs, 4 foot tall wave of water going Wrestling (11/31) stls; Emily Snyder 11 pts, 6 rebs; Ellsworth Tourney (FCMLC downstream you would have a Lexie Johnson 8 pts, 10 rebs. took 10th (of 12). Michael Bar- two-foot additional tall wave of Burros: 0-1) rett (4th at 220) was Wolvesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; water in addition to the existing M-C 47, Kingsland 58 (K: hundred year flood waters that only top six finisher) L. Buchholtz 16 pts (5-10 FGs, you have,â&#x20AC;? stated Goodwin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And so it protects public safety because it reduces the flood . risk if the arch dam were to fail,â&#x20AC;? in 3 1 col. x e Goodman said. As Goodwin it h /w ck bla Celebrate a birthday, anniversary or continued his presentation, Rescongratulate a loved one with a seman interjected apologetically For only happy ad in the Fillmore CountyJournal! and asked â&#x20AC;&#x153;does it protect the Email your ad and a photo to 50 arch dam?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It does to some ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll add the artwork! degree â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t completely protect it,â&#x20AC;? replied Goodwin. Fillmore County Journal or Add color f P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t touch it there $ a! Ad deadline is Wednesday Noon for the next only 3 extr is really nothing we can do to Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edition. protect it,â&#x20AC;? said Goodwin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So it could still fail?â&#x20AC;? asked Resseman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It could still fail, yes, all dams could still fail, sorry, but we have made it a lot better than it was before,â&#x20AC;? stated Goodwin. The Opinion of Probable Cost is approximately 3.8 million dollars based on the current design, in addition to engineering fees, bringing the project cost close to four million dollars. There is a contingency included due to the current volatility of steel prices. Regular business Board appointments were conducted as follows: Don Bell for the LPU board and Jason Resseman to the Heritage Preservation Commission (the council is looking for additional board members for the HPC), Richard Wolfgramm and Jason Harvey to the Planning and Zoning board, 5IBOL ZPV GPS ZPVS CVTJOFTT and Heidi Dybing to the EDA board. UIJT QBTU ZFBS Approved was Resolution 2018-44, Certifying Final 2019 Tax Levy to County Auditor, and the 2019 LPU budget. Motion was made and approved to Repeal Ordinance 52.531. )BSNPOZ .JOOFTPUB t The start time of 6 p.m. for the January council meeting to accommodate council members schedules was approved. The start time of future meetings will be discussed at the January meetThroughout all of Fillmore ing. County, in every single house, During budget meetings, the the internet was surfing, council has discussed the cost and so was Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mouse. of cell phone service for city Every local business with a employees and how to cut down website, saw a jolly good sign. on the cost. The council will Business was booming with research possible solutions. the help of SMG Web Design. Peterson presented Drake with a Certificate of Recognition for her service on the council the last two years and for all she has done and continues to do for the City of Lanesboro. The next regularly scheduled Â&#x2021; 3UHVWRQ 01 Lanesboro City Council monthly ZZZ VPJZHEGHVLJQ FRP meeting will be held on Monday, January 7, 2019, at 6 p.m.

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Rushford Village preps for final budget; puts end stamp on project By Kirsten Zoellner At the Tuesday, December 4 meeting, the Rushford Village Council conducted the annual Truth in Taxation meeting. No citizens were present with comments. The council has noted there were funding shortfalls in 2018. “We need to take serious consideration of what our budget is, as well as where we are with some of the things we may need,” said Mayor Gordon Johnson. “We did have some excessive spending this year, because of equipment, but

we knew going in. I would like that we maintain an open mind about the number.” Councilor Dennis Overland, who sits on the Budget Committee, noted the group met last week. “We feel like we’ve got a fairly good grasp of things,” he stated. Johnson suggested it was looking like everyone’s taxes had gone up, spurred by an increase in Village property values. There were four or five home sales in 2018, in addition to five or six new construction residences. Accord-

ing to City Clerk Mary Miner, it takes just five sales, at a specified percentage higher than market value, to trigger the county to make an adjustment to assessed tax values. “The county has to adjust to keep everyone within that margin,” added Johnson. The council will set the final levy and budget at the next council meeting. The final pay application for the Benson Lane bridge project was approved unanimously, but the decision wasn’t without some discussion. City Engineer Derek

Olinger, of Bolton & Menk, was present to discuss two unresolved issues, including a request from the contractor, Ryan Oian, of Generation X. Olinger detailed for the council how during the pouring of the concrete, specifically the side slopes, a portion of the concrete was uncovered during freezing weather conditions. Olinger met Oian at the work site, the morning after the pour, and asked for further assurance that the concrete was good. As a result, Oian contracted with a third party,

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Braun Intertec, to do additional testing, eventually verifying the concrete was without issue. The additional cost to Oian for the testing and report was $950. Oian maintained that several additional steps, including blanketing were taken to ensure the concrete cured properly. Infrared temperatures were taken, by Oian for Olinger, and were shown to be good. “He didn’t believe my temperature readings,” said Oian. “I did my due diligence in providSee RUSHFORD Page 13 

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ing the temperature readings, it should fall on engineer to inspect it.” Despite the reading, Olinger requested additional proof. “The manor of which it was cured is outside of the standard protocol. I did not have enough information to make a reasonable decision,” stated Olinger, citing the contract. “It is the contractor’s responsibility to prove that work is not defective. With reasonable suspicion, I’m going to call it defective until you can prove it’s not. I’m going to recommend his request is denied.” Oian countered Olinger’s claims indicating he’d provided proof, but Olinger had felt it wasn’t substantial enough. “I appreciate the work we got on the project. I was the only contractor who bid on the project and you’ve got

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a really nice product out there.” Initially, the project was estimated at $150,000. The Generation X bid was just over $48,000. “You saved over $100,000 on the project from initial plans.” Councilor Chad Rasmussen noted the city had paid Bolton & Menk to oversee the project details and construction. “We weren’t going to be able to go out there and do it, that’s what we initially paid you to do.” City Attorney Tom Manion suggested the city follow the contract and the engineer’s recommendation and deny the request. “The contractor got the benefit of the testing, not the city. We had reason to question because it fell outside of the parameters,” said Manion. “It’s too bad that it had to be paid, but it had to be paid. They had to prove it because it fell outside of the parameters.” Another issue, regarding disposal of the old concrete, was

also discussed. Olinger noted that at a preconstruction meeting, there was talk of what to do with the old concrete and indicated options of moving to the public work’s lot, for use with other projects, or disposal at a site such as the City of Rushford. It was later realized that the latter was not an option. “The concrete is still here and needs to be disposed of at some point. The amount he’s being paid includes removal of concrete. I suggest you approve contingent on concrete being removed, just to ensure this particular item gets done,” he added. Mayor Gordon Johnson indicated some misunderstanding had likely taken place. “When I found out it was out here I was a little surprised. The city is no longer an option.” There is an option to dispose of the concrete in Winona, at $80 a load, but Oian estimated there was 15 loads’ worth, with

15-20 yards in a load. “With the disposal cost, there might have been some assumptions, but the city is paying a lump sum price whether there is a disposal fee or not, otherwise you’re deviating from the contract. That’s why it was written up the way it was,” added Olinger. “It was not my intent. It was a place to put it so the project wouldn’t be held up,” said Johnson. “It might be a misunderstanding more than anything else and I accept some responsibility for that, but the agreement is what it is.” Councilors Dennis Overland and Chad Rasmussen both questioned Public Works Supervisor Travis Scheck on whether or not the concrete could be used by the Village. “I’ll load it and haul it if you can find a place to put it, at no additional cost. We can break it up to utilize it. We’ll help get rid of it,” noted Oian.

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“Derek has done everything we’ve asked of him, but Ryan has done a lot of work and has bailed us out in many occasions. You got the project to where it is and he’s done everything else we’ve asked and will again down the road,” said Councilor Mike Ebner, who suggested the city take Oian up on the offer to help the city use the material. That decision was approved unanimously. “Thank you for the work. It’s good work and it needed to be done,” added Rasmussen, speaking to Oian. The final payment of $48,408 was approved without the additional testing cost. In other agenda items, the council approved a new contract with CEDA and approved an agreement policy and fee on waste pickup service to a non-resident. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, December 18, 7 p.m., at the Village Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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ple are doing satisfactory work or have recently accomplished something big, give them the recognition they deserve. Hold the door open for the next person coming in. Donate your time to volunteering or giving back to the community. These are just a few of the many things you could do to help others. The act does not have to be elaborate and it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be known, but doing something for others will help to fill you and them

with content. In 10 years, people will not remember the item they were buying, meal they were eating, or room they were walking into. Instead, they will remember the kindness you exerted. I hope that everyone can start to focus less on the receiving and much more on the giving. So I have a challenge for every person that reads this, to go out and do a spontaneous act of kindness this holiday season. Katrina Bergey is a student at Fillmore Central High School. She is one of eight area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its 20th year.

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walking around the room. Evie, who is Mary’s sister, also attends the class. She is the most caring, supportive person. Since my sister Barbie was diagnosed with cancer, Evie sends her cards very often. She has never even met my sister! Remember, stamps aren’t free and finding just the right card takes time. Thank you Evie! Being in the class is fun and bittersweet. Dickie, who sat next to me, made me feel like I was back in seventh grade because of his teasing. Feeling that young and silly gave me great joy. Then Dickie unexpectedly died! We no longer had our “knight in shining armor who was always ready to put our chairs away.” We cried in the class after the funeral. We still talk about him and remember him. One of our members had a stroke and is now in the nursing home. She is a tiny lady who helped serve communion at church. I miss you and thank you for the opportunity to get to know you, Donna. Recently, another member of class whose name is Charlotte suddenly lost her husband. Some of us again cried in class when we heard the news. Charlotte is such a gracious woman that I think of her as a southern belle. Recently, I told her that. She laughed and replied, “I’m just Norwegian,” as she hugged me. Thanks Charlotte for always reading and complimenting me on this column! I consider all the class members as a second family. We have laughed and cried together. We have shared treats with one another. We have dressed up for Halloween together. Some of us discovered during that class that a witch hat makes some exercises more difficult. We took pictures after that class so we would not forget all the creative costumes. I was so proud of my long black gloves when we did our “cat claws” routine. Don’t get me started on our “butt walks.” Thank you everyone in the class for all the fun and the memories and for all the times you have made me aware that life is precious and to appreciate life every day!

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USDA reminds producers of disaster program deadlines U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Joe Martin reminds Minnesota producers who experienced losses from natural disasters during the 2017 and 2018 calendar years that they may be eligible for assistance through the Tree Assistance Program (TAP), Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) and Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP). “We want to ensure that all eligible agricultural producers who experienced losses from natural disasters get the assistance they need,” said Martin. Tree Assistance Program (TAP) TAP provides financial assistance to qualifying orchardists and nursery tree growers to

replant or rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes and vines lost due to natural disasters. Payment eligibility is triggered when a mortality loss in excess of 15% on a stand (adjusted for normal mortality) occurs due to natural disaster. For 2017 and 2018 TAP losses, growers have until the later of December 3, 2018, or 90 calendar days after the disaster event or date when the loss of trees becomes apparent to submit an application with supporting documentation. Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) ELAP provides emergency assistance to eligible producers of livestock, honeybees and farm-raised fish who have suffered losses due to an adverse

weather or loss condition, including blizzards, disease, water shortages and wildfires. ELAP assistance is provided for losses not covered by other disaster assistance programs. For 2017 and 2018 ELAP, producers must file a notice of loss and application for payment at their local FSA office by December 3, 2018. for losses occurring from Oct. 1, 2016, through September 30, 2018. Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) LIP provides compensation to eligible livestock owners or contract growers for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality, or injury resulting in reduced value, caused by an eligible loss condition. For 2017 and 2018 LIP, a livestock owner or contract grower must file a notice of loss the

Harmony blood drive exceeds goal by 19 The blood drive held in Harmony on November 27, 2018, succeeded in collecting 59 units of blood. There were 55 donors that presented and four first-time

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receive a payment for injured livestock that are sold for a reduced price due to an eligible later of 30 calendar days from event.” when the loss of livestock is As a result of these changes, first apparent, or December 3, starting June 4, producers were 2018. For 2017 losses, a live- allowed to submit ELAP, LIP stock owner or contract grower and LFP applications for 2017 must file an application for pay- losses if they reached the payment by December 3, 2018. ment limitation under the previFor 2018 losses, a livestock ous rules. The application periowner or contract grower must ods for these programs for the file an application for payment 2017 program year will close on December 3, 2018. Producers by March 1, 2019. who already submitted applicaOther amendments to tions and received decisions on the 2014 Farm Bill their applications for these years by the Bipartisan do not need to file again but Budget Act of 2018 “In February, the Biparti- can reapply if they have addisan Budget Act of 2018 made tional losses or their application several changes to FSA disas- or notice of loss was denied ter programs,” Martin said. because it was late filed. “This includes eliminating the Contact your local FSA office $20 million fiscal year funding for program deadlines. For more cap for ELAP, eliminating the information on FSA disaster $125,000 payment limitation assistance programs or to find for LIP for 2017 and future your local USDA Service Center, years and allowing producers to visit https://www.farmers.gov/. sored by the Harmony American Legion Auxiliary, and many of the volunteers are Auxiliary members. However, numerous volunteers from the community also help make our blood drives successful. Thank you to everyone for your continued support

in this worthwhile effort. The next bloodmobile will be in Harmony on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, from 1-7 p.m. If you’d like to schedule an appointment, please call Marilyn Bratager at (507) 937-3406 or schedule one online at www.redcrossblood.org/.

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New 60 mph speed limits to go into effect on Hwy 43 Motorists using Highway 69 near Albert Lea and Highway 43 from Mabel to Winona will see speed limits raised to 60 mph where the previous posted limit was 55 mph on the two-lane roadway, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The speed limits become official once the new signs are in place. Crews expect to post the signs in the coming weeks, weather permitting. All of the existing 55 mph

zones for the length of Highway 43 from Highway 44 at Mabel to the south side of Winona will be changed to 60 mph. The reduced speed zones through Rushford Village and Rushford will remain unchanged. For Highway 69, the existing 55 mph zone will be changed to 60 mph from the north side of Emmons to the south side of Albert Lea. “Recommended speed limit changes come after we study

each highway segment, including access points, shoulder width, roadway alignment, assess roadside hazards, crash rates and history, and analyze motorist speeds,” said Chad Hanson, traffic engineer for MnDOT District 6, in southeast Minnesota. The speed limit changes have been occurring over the past few years. In 2014, the Minnesota Legislature directed MnDOT to evaluate its two-lane, two-way 55 mph highways to determine

Highway 30 from New Richland to Chatfield, Highway 56 from north of Stanton to the Iowa border, Highway 60 west of I-35 to Zumbro Falls, and Highway 247 from Highway 63 to Plainview. Motorists might see MnDOT sign crews posting the signs along the highways now or later this season as other roadways become approved for the new 60 mph speed limit. MnDOT urges motorists to always be attentive, drive with caution, slow down in work zones and never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones.

whether speed limits could reasonably and safely be increased on its 55 mph, two-lane segments. The statewide study will end in 2019. Additional highways in southeastern Minnesota are expected to be posted 60 mph. Not all highway segments will be raised to 60 mph. Only segments where the criteria are met will be raised to 60 mph. Highways that have been increased to 60 mph include Highway 13 north of I-90,

This year is bigger than past years for WreathsForTheFallen.org WreathsForTheFallen.org will be honoring our nation’s fallen veterans at the Little Falls, Preston and now, Duluth cemeteries. The addition of Preston and Duluth will require several hundred additional honor wreaths needed to honor our country’s fallen veterans and their families at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemeteries once again this year. Because of the additional Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in the last year, the challenge for WreathsForTheFallen. org to honor all our country’s fallen veterans is greater than ever. For a number of years WreathsForTheFallen.org has endeavored to honor all our country’s fallen veterans at the cemeteries by placing a wreath on each veteran’s grave in December. “We are in hopes this year

we will again be able to honor all our country’s fallen veterans at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemeteries in Little Falls, Preston and now, Duluth,” said John Thomas, president of WreathsForTheFallen.org. “Now would be an excellent time to send that contribution or sponsorship to honor a veteran.” “For those that would like to make a general donation to this worthy cause, please feel free to contribute to the wreath general fund for the 2018 event. Information is on the www.WreathsForTheFallen.org website. Everyone is invited to join and assist us with this worthy program,” said Thomas. This year the date for the National Remembrance Ceremony has been scheduled for December 15, at 11 a.m., the third Saturday in December at

the Minnesota State Veterans Cemeteries in Little Falls, Preston and Duluth. For a number of years now, the annual ceremony has been conducted at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemeteries honoring those veterans that have served honorably for our country. After the ceremony consisting of representatives from each branch of the military, several thousand honor wreaths will be placed on the many markers of our fallen veterans. Many volunteers from Camp Ripley, the Minnesota Patriot Guard, VFWs, American Legions, and many other civic organizations, along with hundreds of families coming from a wide area will perform the honor of placing the honor wreaths on the gravesites. Everyone is invited to come and assist in the wreath

distribution. Due to the limited parking at the cemetery, it is recommended to carpool in order to minimize parking congestion. It is suggested that everyone plan to arrive by 10 am. Plans are to have hot coffee, hot cider and other refreshments for all attending this most honored event. The ceremony starts at 11 a.m. sharp. Wreath placement begins at about 11:20 a.m. To have your personal honor wreath handmade and included in this memorable event, send your name, address, and phone number (in case of questions) and a minimum of $20 (or more for each wreath requested) to: Wreaths, 5244 Ashdale Ln., Baxter, Minn. 56425. Also include the full name and date of birth of the veteran or family member the wreath

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and provides organic material. He cited the recent Climate Change report, insisting there is a safe, healthy relationship with animal agriculture. MPCA commissioner Stine, a soil scientist and hydrologist, explained the permitting process and the environmental review process which run concurrently. “Speaking to the people attending, you spoke up in June and we gathered more information. Do we know enough?” Should we require an EIS or not? For the permit, does it meet our standards for feedlots or does it harm water quality? Stine admitted water quality sensitivity is high in Fillmore County. Stine stated, “I will make both decisions on the environmental review and the permit by December 31.” Stine referred to a well testing program in Fillmore County and across the state. In area counties the nitrate concentrations are high. The study determined that 16.9% of wells in Fillmore County that were tested have nitrate levels that are over health standard levels. Stine added, “Before I make a final decision I am here to listen to you tonight.” Each person that signed up to make a statement was allowed up to three minutes. Most were not against animal agriculture but were against a project of this size. Concerns were expressed about the affect on drinking water, odor, property values, tourism, quality of life, fly fishing, and more. Almost to a person, the request for a more in-depth study in the form of an EIS was made. Pam Seebach, pastor, said, “This is God’s earth, we are responsible for protecting it.” Vance Haugen said there will be no do overs, once this fragile area is contaminated. The topic of climate change came up due to the number of 100-year floods that have occurred just during the last decade. Stine agreed that 100year floods are coming at a greater frequency because the climate is changing. “You have to think about the future when we make decisions today.” Stine said they will be looking at all the data and comments. Mark Gernes, permit writer, was asked if he had overlayed the lidar map with the manure management plan. This was suggested to be a consideration as there is a potential for ground water contamination from manure appli-

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By Karen Reisner The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) held another meeting to allow the public to express their concerns and to pose questions at the Mabel Community Center on December 4. Similar to the June 19 informational MPCA meeting, concerned citizens packed the community center once again. During the first public comment period, 771 written comments were received by the MPCA. The MPCA then ordered two additional studies of the proposed site. The Catalpa Ag, LLC proposal is for a nearly 5,000 sow farrowing facility, two barns, animal mortality composting building, one storm water basin, and a livestock watering well. Manure storage pits under the barns will have the capacity to store over 7 million gallons of manure. The liquid manure is to be applied over more than 700 acres. The facility is to be located in Sections 7 and 18 of Newburg Township. The Newburg Township Board placed an interim moratorium on new feedlots over 500 animal units in August. The moratorium will be effective for a year. Water and air quality concerns were stressed during the 3 hour meeting. By my count, over 40 people came forward to urge commissioner John Linc Stine to order a more extensive and indepth study, an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Some asked for an outright denial of the permit. The two studies, Electrical Resistivity Imaging (ERI) and the investigation of a possible sinkhole (depression) located within 300 feet of the proposed location of the confinement building, were completed during the summer. George Schwint, MPCA feedlot engineer, presented results of the two studies. He explained this is an area of the county that is karst susceptible. The Shakopee formation covers a large area of southeast Minnesota. However, 2,000 feedlots are located on the Shakopee formation and about 500 of those have liquid manure storage. The largest risk is a storage structure that is poorly built or unlined. In this case a water tight concrete liner will be over a cohesive soil liner. The proposed building site has a low to moderate probability of sinkhole formation. The slight depression by the barn site was investigated (July 26). Schwint maintained all agreed it was not

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with Mr. Hein that farming as practiced today is not sustainable. However, she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t agree that 5,000 hogs is sustainable. Mark Spande also was in agreement that manure is good for cropland, but 5,000 hogs are not walking out on pasture in this case. We are talking two different worlds here. Bonnie Haugen said she was pro ag. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Farming is everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bread, butter, and water.â&#x20AC;? Another question related to climate change was posed. Stine said there is not a written rule to anticipate the unexpected. It is always a challenge; hard

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December at the following times and locations: In Spring Valley, the Red Kettle is at Sunshine Foods until December 31 and open for donations during store hours 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days a week. In Mabel, Red Kettles with bell ringers will be at the Mabel American Legion on Saturday, December 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Red Kettle will be out in

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burdens of sadness, anger, pain or fear. This service offers a way to claim those feelings and still know the compassionate love of God. The term “Blue Christmas” reflects the sadness of the song popularized by Elvis Presley. Some congregations call it a “Longest Night” service because it occurs on the winter solstice, with the year’s least amount of daylight. It

is a service for people who may not be in the mood for the cultural message that “everything is shiny and happy for Christmas.” It revives the historic meaning of the season of Advent leading up to Christmas. This season focuses on the longing for the coming of the kingdom of God begun by the birth of Jesus but still awaiting a future fulfillment. This special service of scrip-

ture, music, candlelight and prayer acknowledges that, in the midst of our varied thoughts and emotions, God offers us hope and healing. Whether someone is grieving for a loved one, recovering from a trauma, carrying a burden, or feeling stressed and anxious, they are welcome to attend. The Blue Christmas Service is open to everyone and the goal is not to provide neat

answers for why suffering occurs but to remind us of what is ultimately the message of Christmas — that the light of Christ shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot overcome it. Cherry Grove United Methodist Church is located at 18183 160th Street, in the small community of Cherry Grove, rural Spring Valley, Minn. The church is handicap accessible.

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According to Minnesota State Statute 169.72, “Every solid rubber tire on a vehicle must have rubber on its entire traction surface at least one inch thick above the edge of the flange of the entire periphery. No person shall operate or move on any highway any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer, having any metal tire in contact with the roadway, except in case of emergency.” An exemption includes the occasional use of studded tires by nonresidents under the following conditions:

• A person operating a motor vehicle licensed and registered in another state or province of a foreign country that authorizes the use of metal studs or wire embedded tires on its highways may use such on our state highways while occasionally within the state. Use of a vehicle in Minnesota for less than 30 days in any consecutive six-month period would be considered occasional. • The metal studs shall not exceed 5/16 of an inch in diameter, including the stud casing with

an average protrusion beyond the tread surface of not more than 7/64 of an inch. The number of studs in a tire shall not exceed 2% of the total net contact area. A person whose regular place of employment is within the state or who is a student at an educational institution located within the state shall not operate a vehicle, regardless of its place of registration, upon any highway within the state if such vehicle is equipped with tires which would be unauthorized were the vehicle registered in this state.

You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and always drive sober. Help us drive Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901-5848. Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state. mn.us.

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HERD HEALTH: Dr Travis Kingsley Caledonia Vet Clinic 53 Holstein Cows Milking (109 Head are 1st & 2nd lactation) HERDSMAN: Ryan Solum 507-458-7847 50 Holstein Bred Hfrs (17hd are due Nov, Dec & Jan) FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: LANESBORO SALES COMMISSION, INC. Bill Broadwater 507-450-3009 0 Holstein from bottle calves toSt., Yearlings 402 E Coffee Lanesboro, MN Joe Nelson Heifers 507-450-6763 Auctioneer: Freddy Frickson 507-429-9113 lanesborosalescommission.com lanesborosalescommission@gmail.com Sale Barn 507-467-2192

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Owatonna, Minn.; 9/8/2018, Duty to Drive with Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. 9/8/2018, Tinted/Covered/ Obscured License Plate, Fine $30. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Daniel Alexander Burns, 25, Minneapolis, Minn.; 8/31/2018, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Alberto Rosales Chimalhua, 21; 11/11/2018, No Minnesota Driver’s License, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Michael Howard Ellis, 30, Mabel, Minn.; 1/17/2018, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol (Gross Misdemeanor), Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 11/19/2020), Total Fees $1,025. Local Confinement 365 days (stay 335 days for two years). Jail term to be completed by December 31. Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (11/19/2018): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Educational assessment/ program, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/ treatment (within 60 days), Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chem-

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Wednesday, december 19, 2018 • 9:30am dealer • lender • consignment • auction sale site: gehling auction co. indoor auction building 27741 state Hwy 16, Preston, minnesota live online bidding on gehlinglive.com Selling Tractors including J D 8330 MFWD, 8210 MFWD w/ 843 S L loader, 9220, 4230, 40, I H 230, Deutz 6206 MFWD w / Loader, Leyland 344, Sprayers • Ag Chem RG 700-60’ / 90’ boom-1195 hours, J D 4830-90’ boon S S Tank-2486 hours • Plus all other types of Tillage-planters • Drills • Hay and Forage • New Skid Loader Attachments • 3) New Ez Kleen Hot Water Pressure Washers • 2001 Volvo Semi Tractor • 1975 GMC 6500 w/ 17’ Box and Hoist • 2008 PJ 24’ Flatbed Trailer • 2013 Polaris ACE 4X4 All Terrain For a Complete Listing and Photos go to gehlingauction.com

Monday, December 10, 2018 Program. Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (11/19/2018): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign all releases of information, Educational assessment/program, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications) - at the discretion of Court Services, No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications) - at the discretion of Court Services, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, No driver’s license violations, No driving without insurance, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Comply with Ignition Interlock Program (if enrolled). Jacob Michael Loveless, 36, Houston, Minn.; 4/17/2018, Domestic Assault (Gross Misdemeanor) - Subsequent Violation, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,700 until 11/19/2020), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement 365 days (stay 308 days for two years). Credit for time served: 57 days. Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (11/19/2018): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign all releases of information, Educational assessment/program, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment at Common Ground and follow recommendations, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications) No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Domestic abuse counseling/ treatment - follow recommendations, 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, Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives, Give a DNA sample when directed, Cognitive skill training, No contact with persons associated with illegal drugs, Maintain employment, Obtain Permission from Agent before leaving the State - for any overnight stay out of the

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State - defendant will obtain written permission from his agent 14 days before leaving. Thomas Daniel O’Connell, 29, Rochester, Minn.; 10/16/2018, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fines $130. Devin Allen Richer, 24, Preston, Minn.; 12/26/2017, 5th Degree Drugs (Felony) - Sale - Marijuana Mixture Except Small Amount of Marijuana With No Remuneration (Concurrent/Consecutive). Commit to Commissioner of Corrections, MN Correctional Facility, St. Cloud - 13 months. Conditions (11/19/2018): Give DNA sample when directed. 12/26/2017, Possess Ammo/ Any Firearm - Conviction or Adjudication Delinquent for Crime of Violence, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Commit to Commissioner of Corrections, MN Correctional Facility, St. Cloud - 46 months. Conditions (11/19/2018): Give DNA sample when directed. Susan Mary Simone, 26, Maplewood, Minn.; 8/5/2018, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. MN Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division Phillip Austin Crown,

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44, Lester Prairie, Minn.; 11/10/2018, Transportation of Firearms - Loaded Firearm, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Brain Michael King, 44, Eagle Mountain, Utah; 11/7/2018, Trespass - Discharge Firearm Within 500 Feet of Occupied Building, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Alvin Joe Mast, 25, Canton, Minn.; 11/15/2018, Take Big Game - Over Limit, Fine $300, Total Fees $890. MN State Patrol - Rochester Ryan Kristofer Cline, 24, St. Cloud, Minn.; 10/28/2018, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Doua Ci Lor, 18, St. Paul, Minn.; 10/28/2018, Speeding (85/55), Fine $100, Total Fees $290. Preston Police Department Nice Sychan Phingpha, 37, Rochester, Minn.; 9/9/2018, Speeding (62/40), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Emily Sue Toensing, 20, Centerville, Minn.; 10/21/2018, Speeding (68/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Rushford Police Department Charles Thane Ingram, 29, Peterson, Minn.; 10/19/2018, Speeding (41/30), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

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Selling 2 ringS all day • 15-17 hayrackS of SmallS 1 hayrack of dog and cat food and treats selling at 11am For more information, contact auction company or go to www.springvalleysales.com or auctionsgo.com sAle ArrAnged And conducted by sPring VAlley sAles coMPAny

Auctioneers: Dick Schwade Lic. 23-10018, 507-346-2183 or 7834, Cell 507-251-7313; Tom Jasper 50-113, 507-251-7654; Kevin Grabau 23-91, 507-951-1478 ringMAn: Bob Root, Roger Becker clerk: Spring Valley Sales - Fax 507-346-2163. AnnounceMents dAy of tAke Precedence oVer Any AdVertised or Pre-Printed MAteriAl All of tHe AboVe MercHAndise is selling As is, wHere is, witH no wArrAnty. terMs: cAsH or good cHeck dAy of sAle. notHing to be reMoVed until settled for. not resPonsible for Accidents or MercHAndise After sold. PleAse bring ProPer identificAtion.

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LEROY â&#x20AC;˘ $258,000

Excellent investment opportunity! 8 unit apartment building w/2 efficiency apts and 6 - 2 bedroom units. This property is in â&#x20AC;&#x153;turn keyâ&#x20AC;? condition with many updates. 6 units have two exit doors, Unit #6 has 3 levels, extra storage units or closets available to renters and separate laundry room with 2 coin operated washers, coin operated dryer, clothes line and folding tables. Off street parking available. Beautiful patio area with tables, chairs and charcoal grill for tenantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; use. All units currently rented except landlord efficiency apartment which landlords keep for themselves.

Beautiful 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath turn of the century historic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Twinâ&#x20AC;? home. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love all the original woodwork, fireplace & original mantle, freshly updated kitchen with breakfast nook, formal dining, main floor laundry, large yard with perennial gardens and newly landscape yard. Extra storage shed, new patio area in back yard and 2 car detached garage. The covered front porch has new indoor/outdoor carpeting. Convenient location close to park and walking distance to downtown business district and restaurants.

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1020 BUCKNELL CT.

SPRING VALLEY, MN â&#x20AC;˘ $299,000 Spectacular new construction home with fresh open concept design. Amish built custom birch cabinets throughout, stainless steel appliances and washer & dryer included, under cabinet lighting, tile backsplash & wood look laminate flooring. Spacious living room w/gas fireplace, many windows for natural sunlight and dining room w/patio doors to patio area on back side of house. The master bedroom has his & her closets, master bath featuring zero entry tile walk in shower and wired for TV. 3 panel doors throughout, 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; knock down ceilings & 3 stall garage. This home is built on a slab foundation - no stairs! Call me for more updates!

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307 W. COURTLAND

SPRING VALLEY, MN. â&#x20AC;˘ $172,000

Business opportunity! The building and all equipment is being sold. Currently set up as a coffee shop/ restaurant. All 3 levels of the building are finished with newer wiring, plumbing, shingles, furnace, water heater, commercial stoves - ovens - refrigerators etc. For more information please give me a call!

1984 UPDATED HOME

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, December 10, 2018

SPRING VALLEY â&#x20AC;˘ $189,900

Totally renovated & remodeled 3 bedroom 2 bath home. All the walls have new sheet rock and will be mudded, taped and painted in neutral color. New plumbing & electrical with new furnace and water heater. Mud room is also home to main floor laundry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all new. Âž bath on main floor with shower â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all new. New laminate flooring throughout main floor. Stairs and upper level will have all new carpet. Upstairs full bath is all new. Both baths will have linoleum installed, new toilets, sinks etc. Formal dining room has arched doorway to living room area. Kitchen will have new countertops and cabinets reinstalled. New appliances will be installed or $4,000 appliance allowance, whichever new buyer would like. New shingles on front of the house and new wood front steps. This house will be totally new. Come look early and pick out your own paint and flooring colors!

AMAZING ACREAGE 1 MILE TO TOWN

NEW LISTING

244 WINONA ST NE, CHATFIELD

NEW PRICE

$142,900 #4091743

â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Main floor bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ Garage â&#x20AC;˘ 2,176 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Car port â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood floors â&#x20AC;˘ Zone heating â&#x20AC;˘ Updated electrical service â&#x20AC;˘ Newer roof â&#x20AC;˘ Lower level family room & workshop â&#x20AC;˘ Quiet neighborhood â&#x20AC;˘ Move-in-Condition

626 TWIFORD ST. SW, CHATFIELD

$184,900 #4091634

â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ Original wood work â&#x20AC;˘ 2,398 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ceilings â&#x20AC;˘ Refinished hardwood floors throughout main â&#x20AC;˘ New sun room with fireplace â&#x20AC;˘ Skylight â&#x20AC;˘ Oak floors â&#x20AC;˘ Replacement windows â&#x20AC;˘ Steel siding â&#x20AC;˘ Newer roof â&#x20AC;˘ 2 car garage (24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 34â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) with heated workshop

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 0.33 Acre â&#x20AC;˘ Private backyard â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Updated baths â&#x20AC;˘ New flooring â&#x20AC;˘ Fireplace â&#x20AC;˘ Vinyl windows â&#x20AC;˘ Upgraded Appliances â&#x20AC;˘ Steel siding â&#x20AC;˘ Deck â&#x20AC;˘ Storage shed â&#x20AC;˘ Close to School

$599,999 12716 COUNTY RD 138 SE, CHATFIELD #4082543

â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Plus bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car Garage â&#x20AC;˘ Built 1990 â&#x20AC;˘ 2,143 sq. ft. on one floor â&#x20AC;˘ No steps â&#x20AC;˘ Handicap Accessible â&#x20AC;˘ 26â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 27â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Workshop â&#x20AC;˘ 54â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 54â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Barn/Shed with box/tie stalls â&#x20AC;˘ 36 tillable acres â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent hunting with +/- 20 wooded acres â&#x20AC;˘ Awesome horse setup â&#x20AC;˘ +/- 1620 ft North Branch Root River

$124,900 #4084344

â&#x20AC;˘ Totally renovated building â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Pizza ovens â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Dining areas â&#x20AC;˘ Finished LL â&#x20AC;˘ Operating as Bank Gift Haus & Margaretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tea Room â&#x20AC;˘ Professional rental office with separate access

309 FREEMAN ST NW, PRESTON

#4091193

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ Garage â&#x20AC;˘ 0.52 acres â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor living â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood floors â&#x20AC;˘ Vinyl siding â&#x20AC;˘ Replacement windows â&#x20AC;˘ Porch â&#x20AC;˘ Addition in 1996 â&#x20AC;˘ Second floor gutted to the studs â&#x20AC;˘ Move-in condition

232 MAIN ST SW, PRESTON

#4092007

â&#x20AC;˘ 5 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage (990 sq. ft.) â&#x20AC;˘ Original woodwork â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood floors â&#x20AC;˘ 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ceilings â&#x20AC;˘ Stained glass windows â&#x20AC;˘ Double staircase â&#x20AC;˘ Updated wiring â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled kitchen & all baths â&#x20AC;˘ Master Suite â&#x20AC;˘ 4344 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ New windows â&#x20AC;˘ Conveniently located close to downtown & bike trail

REDUCED 20K

$149,900 26198 COUNTY 38, SPRING VALLEY #4091099

www.timdanielson.com

CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JORDAN TOWNSHIP! 154 Acres of bare land, (100 acres tillable, 40 acres pasture with spring, 14 acres woods/non-tillable). Possible building site. $885,000 $840,000 $750,000 WYKOFF â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Farm in Jordan Township â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 124 acres located in a beautiful valley with the Root River running through the property. Approximately 45 acres could be tillable with the balance being fenced pasture. Includes hay shed. $399,900

acres of woods with approximately 400â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of creek frontage and adjoins State land. Ideal for hunting, recreation or weekend getaway. Additional land available for building site. #4076539 $49,900 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root

TIM DANIELSON

homes@timdanielson.com

BUILD SOME SWEAT EQUITY

FARM LAND

$209,900

LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 20 acre building site (5 tillable, balance woods) FOUNTAIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8.5 acre adjacent to state land. Blacktop road, great views, building site with a couple acres of tillable located good access, new driveway, trails and tons of off the county road high on the hill overlooking the wildlife. #4085542 $149,900 valley. #4077950 $85,000 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12

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â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 baths â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ Steel siding â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled Kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Custom cabinets, Backsplash â&#x20AC;˘ Granite tops â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood floors â&#x20AC;˘ Wrap around porch â&#x20AC;˘ 2013 Pole shed (48â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) â&#x20AC;˘ Barn w/metal exterior â&#x20AC;˘ 2.5 acres pasture with shed/corral â&#x20AC;˘ New roof & septic

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bath â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ 2,664 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ Custom Walkout Ranch â&#x20AC;˘ 2004 â&#x20AC;˘ 1961-1.5 Story â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood floors â&#x20AC;˘ Poured foundation â&#x20AC;˘ Both floors have in-floor heat â&#x20AC;˘ Handicap accessible â&#x20AC;˘ New metal roof & windows â&#x20AC;˘ Numerous outbuildings â&#x20AC;˘ Ceramic tile throughout â&#x20AC;˘ Granite tops â&#x20AC;˘ Fireplace â&#x20AC;˘ Hobby Farm â&#x20AC;˘ Selling â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS-ISâ&#x20AC;? condition â&#x20AC;˘ Cash/Conventional â&#x20AC;˘ Barn/Machine shed (40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x96â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) 3 Box stalls â&#x20AC;˘ 5 double tie stalls â&#x20AC;˘ 60 acres tillable â&#x20AC;˘ 55 acres pasture â&#x20AC;˘ 8 acres woods, Balance yard

$139,900

LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE PRESTON- FOUNTAIN TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 Separate-5 acre wooded building sites located just off the blacktop on County Road 117. Good access and excellent hunting. Combine both parcels. #4090298 & #4091939. $59,900 each.

$1,200,000 12089 SPRING ROAD SE, CHATFIELD #4090101

BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED 1878 QUEEN ANNE

1925 CHARMER

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY!

100 GOLD ST N, WYKOFF

$899,900 12738 MILL CREEK RD SE, CHATFIELD #4082543 â&#x20AC;˘ 6 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ 4,680 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ In-floor heat on both levels â&#x20AC;˘ Custom woodwork â&#x20AC;˘ 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122; doors â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood & ceramic tile floors â&#x20AC;˘ Walkout â&#x20AC;˘ Additional living quarters in lower level â&#x20AC;˘ Open layout â&#x20AC;˘ View â&#x20AC;˘ Sunroom â&#x20AC;˘ 40 tillable acres â&#x20AC;˘ Pole Shed

$425,000 10735 COUNTY ROAD 136 SE, CHATFIELD #4092223

6.93 ACRES

127 ACRES

80 ACRES

6.62 ACRES

INCREDIBLE HILLTOP SETTING WITH GORGEOUS VIEWS

CUSTOM HOME WITH QUALITY FINISHES!

82 ACRES ON THE ROOT RIVER

$185,000 311 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD

www.timdanielson.com 272 Main St. North Chatfield MN 55923 Ph: 507- 867-9100 Cell: 507- 259-9110

ELCOR Realty Co.

SOLD 809 JEREMIAH ST SE, PRESTON OLâ&#x20AC;˘ 1DCar Garage â&#x20AC;˘ Sâ&#x20AC;˘ Bath â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms 516 GROVE ST NE, CHATFIELD OLlevel)Dâ&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ Attached S(same â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms

406 UNION ST NE, CHATFIELD

â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Garage stalls â&#x20AC;˘

River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $79,900 ST. CHARLES - Walkout lot (0.21 acres) with city utilities in established neighborhood. No Covenants. #4092674 $24,900

Monday, December 10, 2018

2 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom home with new wood ﬂooring, Interior/Exterior painted recently. Crown molding & panel doors, custom oak kitchen cabinets & built-in hutch in dining area. Huge master w/ private bath & walk-in closet.

REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT

140140 ELTONELTON HILL LANEHILL NW LANE NW ROCHESTER, MN 55901 ROCHESTER, MN 55901 EMAIL: JOHN.NELSON@CBBURNET.COM WEBSITE: WWW.JOHNNELSONREALTY.COM WEBSITE: WWW.JOHNNELSONREALTY.COM

MLS#4071760

4 BED, 4 BATH • 2,718 SQ. FT.

Once in a lifetime opportunity! Custom built private off-the-grid retreat on 56 acres with in walking distance to Lanesboro.

Contact John Today!

Licensed in the

State of Minnesota

507-216-1140 JOHN.NELSON@CBBURNET.COM

508 Kenilworth Avenue S Lanesboro, MN $169,900

100 Hidden Valley Lanesboro, MN $549,000

MLS#4088546

Nestled in a deep valley of the Root River, you’ll ﬁnd Historic Lanesboro - Minnesota’s hidden town and this Beautiful Historic Downtown Lanesboro Building for Lease!

REAL ESTATE

Your local Your local real estate connection! real estate connection! 507-216-1140

John JohnNelson Nelson 101 W Coffee St Lanesboro, MN $950/month

Share your thoughts at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

507-216-1140

Price Reduced

MLS#4091759

Wonderful family 3 bedroom home with den includes main level hardwood floors in living/dining room & bedroom, new appliances and is located in beautiful Lanesboro by the School. This home is very well kept and beautifully decorated making it feel warm and inviting. Permanent siding, newer windows, central air, and enjoy the semi-private back yard with firepit. Large 3 Car (26x30) detached garage that is fully finished.

MLS#4085076

MLS#4086386

2.61 ACRES

1 BED, 2 BATHS • 3,472 SQ. FT.

Gorgeous Lot for sale with the enjoyment of common woods, trails and access to the Root River for outdoor enjoyment. It’s time to build on this 2.61 acre lot!

The Cracked Egg is a well established restaurant for sale in scenic Lanesboro! Great Location off of US Hwy 16 and Parkway.

500 Riverview Dr. Whalan, MN $84,900

406 Saint James Dr. Lanesboro, MN $84,900

701 Parkway Ave Lanesboro, MN $185,000

MLS#4086390

2.50 ACRES

Gorgeous Lot for sale with the enjoyment of common woods, trails and access to the Root River for outdoor enjoyment. It’s time to build on this 2.50 acre lot!

FOR RENT

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21257 US Hwy 52 Preston, MN MLS#4087466

Multi-purpose building w/beautiful panoramic views of Camp Creek Valley for each office. 5 large office spaces available to rent. Each office space for rent is $400/Mo. All utilities are paid by owner. Lease agreements are 1yr-5yr lease agreements. Kitchen area incl. stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator. New updated women & men restrooms. 35-car parking lot.

Select Properties Ofﬁce 507-886-4221 • 25 W Center St Harmony, MN 55939 EACH INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED

MN & IA Licensed

145 2nd Ave. SW, Harmony NEW LISTING!

$45,000

$159,900 Efﬁciency living. 2 bed, 1 bath w/ 1 car garage.

135 Church St. N, Peterson

$74,900

NEW LISTING!

32505 Nordic Ct., Rushford

309 N Locust St., Mabel Original charm. 3 bed 2 bath. 1 car garage.

340 US-52, Fountain $159,900 2 acres! 4 bed 2 bath rebuilt house. TWO 2 car garages.

Excellent location. 4 bed 2 bath. 3 car attached garage on 1+ acre.

280 2nd St. NE, Harmony

217 River St. SW, Preston Park-like lot! 2 bedroom near trail & river. Storage shed.

$159,900

4 bed 3 bath. Previously used as B&B.

305 E Hwy. 52, Canton $159,900

230 3rd Ave. SE Harmony

830 3rd Ave. SE, Harmony $359,900

NEW BUILD. 3 bed 3 bath. Large lot.

Todd Hadoff

Buildable lots on SE side of Harmony starting at $12,500

$435,000

* 80 acres *

22004 411TH AVE, LANESBORO 80-acre paradise • Walking Trails • Creek • Wildlife • A lot of tree value • Large 4 bedroom country home • 4 baths • Wood floors • Formal dining room Formal living room • Family room w/fireplace • Large office • Covered porch • Main floor master with bath • Steel siding • Lower level rough-in for 2 additional bedrooms • Outbuildings • Ideal for retreat, country B&B, weekend getaway or family residence • Unlimited possibilities

PH: (507) 458-6110

$159,900

Kelsey Bergey REALTOR, GRI

Owner retiring. Village Square Restaurant, Harmony

PH: (507) 251-0281

30 2nd St. NE, Harmony

remax@harmonytel.net

Zoned Comm. or Res. 3 bedroom house Hwy location.

Beautiful woodwork. 3 bed 2 bath. Large garage.

60 1st Ave. SE, Harmony $89,900

For more pictures & information visit

Nolan Valley, Mabel

www.SEMNrealestate.com

Buildable 6 acre parcel zone Rural Residential Ag. Stream & rolling views.

Corner lot. 3 bed, 2 bath. 2 car att grg w/ heat & 220.

New Ofﬁce

Results $139,900

209 PRESTON ST. NW, PRESTON

2-story • 4 bedrooms • 2 baths • Wood ﬂoors throughout • High ceilings • Crown molding • Covered patio • Covered porch • Formal living room • Formal dining room • d/o • TV room • Original woodwork • Open staircase • Kitchen with center island • Large yard • Loaded with old world charm

NEW

LISTI

Chatfield Office Rochester Office 116 N. Main St. 4123 26th St. NW $192,500

101 CEDAR ST, FOUNTAIN 2-story home completely redone to the studs • 3 large bedrooms • 3 baths • Master bedroom with master bath and large walk-in closet New kitchen • Main ﬂoor laundry/mudroom • Open living room • Large entry • New deck • New stainless steel appliances • New plumbing and electric • New furnace and c/a • New windows • New insulation throughout • Large yard • Like new • Quick possession available

$257,500

$147,500

SOLD!

101 2ND ST., FOUNTAIN 4 bedroom • 2 baths • Remodeled and updated • Large private lot • Formal living and dining room • Kitchen with dining • Car siding ceilings • Cedar ceilings • Main ﬂoor laundry • 2 car garage • Fire pit Mature trees • Vinyl siding • Move-in ready! G

ISTIN

L NEW

$144,900

ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE $59,900

FORESTVILLE STATE PARK

2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, ﬁshing, camping • Private • Ideal for house or cabin CED

REDU

$569,900

27583 DEEP RIVER ROAD LANESBORO

140 acres • Prime hunting ground • 63 acres tillable • 20 acres pasture • Building site with outbuildings • 1920 sq. ft. pole shed • Barn • Well

Commercial Opportunities

$124,900

27315 230TH ST, PRESTON

$139,900

SOLD!

$170,000

Cell 507-259-5454 Website: www.toddhadoff.com E-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com

Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI

94 2nd St. NW, Harmony Great location! Coffee, ice cream & gift shop. $65,000

201 Washington St. NW, Preston

Condo Living in Preston, Call for Details!

Roxanne Johnson

64 Main Ave. N Harmony Downtown location. Main ﬂoor business area & upper level apartment.

212 Main St. SW, Preston 2 units. Ofﬁce/Retail Space. $49,900

Plenty of space! 5 bed 4 bath. Great fenced yard.

Remodel Ready, 3 bed 1 bath. $22,900

Unique opportunity w/ dual zoning. 3 bedroom home plus shop. Villager Drive-In restaurant building.

$259,900

! REDUCED

310 2nd Ave. SW, Harmony Easy walk to downtown. 4 bed 2 bath. 2 car garage.

$264,900

NEW LISTING!

Commercial Opportunities

21941 COUNTY 14, PRESTON 4.9 acres • 2 1/2 tillable • 2 car heated garage/shop • Shed turned into man cave • Addition shed for storage • 3+bedrooms • Remodeled bath • Kitchen • Living room • Family room • Remodeled entry • Dual heat – LP and corn burner • Close to state park • Ideal for horses or other animals • Blacktop road

505 CALHOUN AVENUE S, LANESBORO

Charming home in scenic Lanesboro • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Wood floors throughout home • Enclosed porch is perfect for an office • Formal living room & dining room Main floor laundry • Newer roof • Walking distance to school. Quick possession available.

7.5 acres • Additional 13 acres available • Charming country home (Crestwood Country Cabin) • Ideal for horse set up • Wood ceilings and walls • 3 Bedrooms • Main ﬂoor laundry • Open living and dining area • Steel roof • New windows • RV hook-ups • Loft area • Insulated 2+garage • Covered porch • Shed with country kitchen • Deck ﬁre pit 14x30 storage shed • Great views • Close to town • Can be used as a rental property or personal home

$135,000

SOLD!

205 1ST STREET SE, HAYFIELD

Charming 2-story • Original woodwork • Wood ﬂoors 9’ ceilings • Stain glass • Large covered porch • Updated kitchen • Formal living room • Formal dining room • Walk-up attic can be ﬁnished off • Full basement • Large foyer • 2-car garage

Spud Boy Diner

105 PARKWAY AVE, LANESBORO

Owner is retiring • Unique diner (1927 Goodell Diner Car) • High trafﬁc area • Scenic Lanesboro • Located on Main St • Close to state trail • Property runs down to Root River • Room for outside seating • Turn key operation

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The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County

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OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, include standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn-x APARTMENT IN RUSHFORD. Large 2 bed w/ full basement. Washer, dryer on main floor, credit check required. No smoking, no pets. Contact Scott 507-864-7766. r10,17-o HOUSE IN FOUNTAIN, 4 bed home with 3 car heated garage - References Required. Available January 1st. Call 507-259-6961 r10TFN-o

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SEMI TRUCK DRIVER - Class A, CDL and clean driving record required. Days, Monday-Friday. MN & IA, part-time and full-time available. Average pay: $18-$25/hr. Luke Junge, 507-259-4556. h14,TFN-o WE ARE GROWING! The Jeff Ellingson Agency is seeking career minded individuals that understand the unlimited earning potential and an opportunity to own their own business in the insurance field. This sales and service position includes salary plus new and renewal commissions. This is a unique career opportunity for professionals in the Preston area. If interested please email your resume and cover letter to Jeff Ellingson at jellings@amfam.com. h20tfn-o REACH OUT TO HELP A NEIGHBOR! Lutheran Social Service of MN is seeking volunteers to serve as companions to older adults in the community. Companions share their time and compassion to help support their health and independence. Income and mileage reimbursement provided! Call Jacqueline at 651-3109455 or jacqueline.james@lssmn.org h5,12,19,26,3,10,17,24-o GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITY! Earn a good living while learning a new business - serving people in the Preston, MN area. Compensation is salary plus commission. Send resume to jellings@ amfam.com at Jeffrey Ellingson Agency, Inc. hTFN15-o

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Deputy Sheriff position and multiple parttime intermittent Deputy Sheriff positions for the Fillmore County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. Minimum Qualifications: Must be POST licensed or eligible by the application deadline, have valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, be a U.S. citizen, be able to perform essential functions of the position and free of any disqualifying criminal or driving record history. Successful applicants must undergo a physical and psychological examination and successfully complete a background check. Experience as a part-time or full-time peace officer is preferred. Starting salary is $22.8604 per hour according to the 2018 Union Contract. Application and job description with complete listing of qualifications may be obtained from: Fillmore County Coordinatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, 101 Fillmore Street West, P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; (507)7654566. Applicants must complete current County application to be considered; resumes may be included but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Union members are entitled to first preference. County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. Applications also available @ www.co.fillmore.mn.us. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2019. EOE h10,17,24-o

Substitute bus drivers Houston Public Schools is looking for substitute Bus Drivers. Needs include driving morning and afternoon routes, daytime trips or evening events. HPS is willing to train new drivers. Must be able to pass DOT health and driving requirements. Salary and benefits to follow the Local 70 Agreement. Interested candidates should send completed District application and letter of interest to the Office of the Superintendent, 306 West Elm Street, Houston, MN 55943. HPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. h3,10-o APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Accounting Technician in the Fillmore County Land Records Department. This is a regular, non-exempt position, eligible for benefits. Minimum Qualifications: Requires minimum of High School diploma or GED and some specialized training beyond high school and a minimum 1-year relevant work experience or equivalent combination education and experience. Strong attention to detail is required to be successful in this position. Applicants with knowledge and/ or experience with software and/or processes pertaining to land record processing are encouraged to apply. Rate of Pay: $17.8123/hour according to the 2018 non-union pay scale (Grade 5/Step1) with final salary dependent on qualifications. Job description and application materials may be obtained from: www.co.fillmore.mn.us; Fillmore County Coordinatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, 101 Fillmore Street, P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; or by phone at (507) 7654566. Current County application form REQUIRED. Resumes accepted but not in lieu of a completed application. Application Deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 21, 2018. EOE h3,10,17-o

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Job Posting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Public Library Director Position. The Board of Trustees of the Rushford Public Library in Rushford, MN, currently seeking a qualified applicant for the Library Director position. The Rushford Public Library is a small, city-owned library organized under Home Rule Charter and a member of a federated/consolidated library system (SELCO); situated in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bluff Countryâ&#x20AC;? with a service population of nearly 4,000. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the Library Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of library operations to efficiently and effectively serve the public needs at local, regional and state levels. We are seeking a candidate with strong communication skills, proven library leadership and budgetary experience. Additional requirements: BA or BS degree with minimum 2 years of library experience with supervisory resonsiblities; MLS desirable. Salary range $23.50 - $34/ hr, based on experience and qualifications, plus cafeteria plan and benefits according to City personnel policy for full time employees. Applications and more information available on library website: www.rushford.lib.mn.us. Or applications available for pick-up at the Rushford Public Library. Application deadline: January 15, 2019. h10,17-o 25 TRUCK DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Earn $1000 per week! Paid CDL Training! Stevens Transport covers all costs! 1-877-209-1309 drive4stevens.com (NANI) NEW AUTHORS WANTED! Page Publishing will help you self-publish your own book. FREE author submission kit! Limited offer! Why wait? Call now: 855-623-8796 (MCN) Are you a Class A CDL Driver and tired of getting jacked around by employers? Call me to see why our turnover rate is so low. Scott 507-4379905 Apply: WWW.MCFGTL.COM (MCN)

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FOR SALE: JUGAPOO PUPS 10/13/18 & Pugapoo pups 10/24/18. Family Pets. Farm Raised. $350.00. Call 507-391-4529. h10,17-x Pianos, Digital Pianos, Rodgers Church Organs - New, Used, Sales & Service - Call DEWEY KRUGER MUSIC, Northwood, Iowa, 800933-5830, deweykrugermusic.com h10,17,24,31

EMPLOYMENT The Fillmore County Journal is looking for a

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Canton City Council Please send a letter of interest and writing sample to Editor, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or e-mail: ellen@ďŹ llmorecountyjournal.com or call for more information, 507-765-2151.

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Chosen Valley Care Center is looking for enthusiastic, dependable and caring individuals to join our team. Chosen Valley Care Center enjoys a solid reputation of cares and services, in a supportive working environment, by a dedicated facility team. We are looking for nursing assistants who are compassionate and who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents. We are willing to train the right applicant. This position opening includes: â&#x20AC;˘ Premium Wages â&#x20AC;˘ Medical/Dental Insurance - if eligible â&#x20AC;˘ 401K Matching Retirement Plan - if eligible â&#x20AC;˘ PTO - if eligible â&#x20AC;˘ Flexible Scheduling on all shifts Applications/resumes will be accepted until the position is ďŹ lled and can be mailed to: Director of Nursing, Chosen Valley Care Center, Inc., 1102 Liberty Street SE, ChatďŹ eld, MN 55923 or emailed to: nm@chosenvalleyseniorliving.com. Applicants receive considerations for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.

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Sat., Dec. 8 at 9am - Furniture, antiques, collectibles, primitives, tools, toys and household items. For more information, contact Spring Valley Sales, 507-346-2183. Listing in the Journal Sat., Dec. 8 at 12pm - Red select cattle sale, over 90 lots. For more information, contact Decorah Sales Commission 563-382-4203. Listing in the Journal

Mon., Dec. 10 at 12pm - Hay and straw auction. For more information, contact Gehling Auction, 507-765-2131. Listing in the Journal Fri., Dec. 10 at 6pm - Special Bred Cow & Heifer Auction. For more information call the Lanesboro Sale barn, 507-467-2192 Listing in the Journal

Wed., Dec. 12 at 10am - Multi Tract Farmland auction. For more information, contact Randy 507-273-3890, Ryan 507-273-3000 or Matt 507-450.3072. Listing in the Journal Fri., Dec. 14 at 11am - Complete Dairy Herd Dispersal, selling 300 head. For more information call the Lanesboro Sale barn, 507-467-2192 Listing in the Journal

Sat., Dec. 15 at 9am - Furniture, antiques, collectibles, tools, sporting equipment and household items. For more information, contact Spring Valley Sales, 507-346-2183. Listing in the Journal

Sat., Dec. 15 at 12pm - Special Bred Cow & Heifer Auction. For more information call the Decorah Sales Commission, 563-382-4203 Listing in the Journal

Wed., Dec. 19 at 9:30am - Tractors and all farm related items. For more information, contact Gehling Auction, 507-765-2131. Listing in the Journal

ONLINE AUCTIONS Starts ending Tues., Dec. 11 at 6pm - Farm equipment, vehicles, guns, collectibles, and new inventory. For more information, contact Tony Montgomery Realty & Auction, 507-259-7502. Listing in the Journal

PUBLIC NOTICES notice The Fillmore County Board of Adjustment will conduct a Public Hearing on the evening of December 20, 2018 in Room 601L in the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street Preston, MN starting at 7:00 p.m. to consider three Variances; two for Geoff and Monica Griffin in Carrolton Township, and one Variance for Tanya Wolfs in Carrolton Township. Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 10

Notice of Public Hearing on Improvements To whom it may concern

TIME AND PLACE:

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Wykoff, Minnesota, will meet at the community Center in the City of Wykoff, Minnesota, at 7 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock P.M. on December 12, 2018, to consider the construction of the following improvements, to-wit: 2019 County Road 5 Utility Reconstruction.

NATURE OF IMPROVEMENT:

This is a joint project with Fillmore County. The City will be reconstructing the sanitary sewer, watermain, and storm sewer. The county will be reconstructing the pavement and adding curb and gutter along a portion of the road.

ESTIMATE COST

AREA PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED

The area proposed to be assessed for such improvements is as follows: County Road 5 from Trunk Highway 80 to the northerly City Limits of Wykoff

AUTHORITY

The Council proposes to proceed under the authority granted by Chamber 429 M.S.A.

Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvements will be heard at this meeting. Written or oral objections will be considered. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessments will be available at this meeting. DATED: 11/13/2018 By the order of the City Council Rebecca Schmidt â&#x20AC;&#x201C; City Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICES

notice The Fillmore County Planning Commission will conduct a meeting on the evening of December 20, 2018 in Room 601L in the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street Preston, MN starting at 7:00 p.m. There will be a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Fillmore County SSTS Ordinance. There will also be a discussion on the proposed new Renewable Energy Ordinance and there may also be a discussion of other Zoning Ordinance topics. Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 10

NOTICE OF ROAD VACATION HEARING NORWAY TOWNSHIP FILLMORE COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the town board of Norway Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota will conduct a public hearing on the 18th day of December, 2018, at 6:45 p.m. at Kahoun Road and reconvening at 7:00 p.m. at the Norway Town Hall located at 44005 County Rd 10 Rushford MN 55971 for the purpose of considering and acting upon a petition it received calling for the vacation of the following described road: Kahoun Rd Located off of 250th Street in section 13 of Norway township. All persons interested in this matter are encouraged to attend the hearing. The tracts of land through which said road passes and the owners and occupants thereof, as nearly as we can determine, are as follows: Owners Carter Lee John Kahoun Alvin Paulson Dated: 11/27/2018 Walter Laumb Norway Township Clerk Publish 3,10

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-18-756 In Re: Estate of Thomas L. Fishbaugher, a/k/a Thomas Lester Fishbaugher Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Joseph Fishbaugher, whose address is 1918 Tanbury Lane, Brookings, S.D. 57006, to serve as the personal representative of the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. Â§ 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: November 8, 2018 /s/James D. Attwood Court Administrator Nethercut Schieber PA Greg Schieber (#395855) 32 Main Ave N, Harmony, MN 55939 Telephone: (507) 886-6131 Facsimile: (866) 576-3826 e-mail: greg@ranlaw.net Publish 3,10

NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A VARIANCE PERMIT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS TANYA WOLFS Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment has been presented an application from Tanya Wolfs of 15601 Foliage Ave. #402, Apple Valley, MN 55124 for a Variance to construct a new dwelling on land with a Crop Equivalency Rating greater than 65, on property owned by John Overland and located in the NE Âź of the SE Âź Section 25, Carrolton Township. She is requesting a Variance from Section 604.05(9) of the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance to construct a new dwelling on land with a Crop Equivalency Rating greater than 65. The land is located in an Agricultural District and is approximately 2 miles south of the City of Lanesboro. Notice is further given that said petitioner Tanya Wolfs will be heard at a monthly meeting of the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment on December 20, 2018 at 7:05 p.m. in Room 601L of the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN, 55965 at which time all interested persons will be heard. If you would like any further information on this project it is available in the Fillmore County Zoning Office during regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 10

notice The Fillmore County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will conduct its next tour on Monday, December 17, 2018. They will leave the highway shop at 9:00 a.m. and visit a site in Carrolton Township where Geoff and Monica Griffin have applied for two variances; one for a detached garage and one for a deck within the setback to the road. They will continue to a site where Tanya Wolfs has applied for a Variance to construct a new dwelling on land with a Crop Equivalency rating greater than 65. Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 10 PREBLE TOWNSHIP FILLMORE COUNTY Ordinance Number: 2018-01 AN INTERIM ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A STUDY OF PLANNING AND ZONING AND IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON FEEDLOTS AND NON-FARM DWELLINGS The Town Board of Preble Township, Fillmore County adopted Ordinance No. 2018-01, an interim ordinance placing a moratorium on the establishment or expansion of animal feedlots containing more than 750 animal units and on the construction or placement of new non-farm dwellings. The ordinance contains findings, definitions of the terms used, provides for a study of the uses subject to the moratorium and whether the Town should engage in planning and zoning, provides exemptions to the moratorium, indicates the moratorium is in effect immediately and will be in place for a period of 12 months unless terminated earlier, and contains various administrative provisions. Exceptions to the moratorium include feedlots containing 750 or less animal units, the construction or expansion of farm dwellings, the replacement of existing non-farm dwellings, and it does not prohibit the establishment of uses that have received all final regulatory approvals. The full text of the ordinance is available by contacting the Town Clerk and a copy of the ordinance was submitted to the County Law Library and the Mabel Public Library. Keri Sand, Town Clerk Publish 10 NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A VARIANCE PERMIT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS GEOFF & MONICA GRIFFIN Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment has been presented an application from Geoff & Monica Griffin of 15330 Hillside Lane SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 for a Variance to construct a deck, attached to a dwelling within the setback to the road on property located in the NW Âź of the SE Âź Section 34, Carrolton Township. They are requesting a 33 foot Variance from Section 604.05(2)(a) of the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance to construct a deck, attached to a dwelling 40 feet from the centerline of the road. The land is located in an Agricultural District and is approximately 3 miles northeast of the City of Lanesboro. Notice is further given that said petitioner Geoff & Monica Griffin will be heard at a monthly meeting of the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment on December 20, 2018 at 7:03 p.m. in Room 601L of the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN, 55965 at which time all interested persons will be heard. If you would like any further information on this project it is available in the Fillmore County Zoning Office during regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 10 Notice norway township Norway Township will close the minimum maintenance portion of Bear Paw Road for the winter plowing season. Walter Laumb, Clerk Norway Township Publish 3,10

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-18-776 Estate of Allerd D. Freimark, Decedent AMENDED NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS ďżź It is Ordered and Notice is given that on January 3, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 101 Fillmore St W, Preston, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated, November 3, 2018, and codicil to the Will, dated November 3, 2018, (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Willâ&#x20AC;?), and for the appointment of Aleta Capelle, whose address is 809 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: December 10, 2018 BY THE COURT Matthew J. Opat, Judge of District Court James D. Attwood Court Administrator By: /s/Sara Peterson Attorney for Petitioner William P. Volkmar Dunlap & Seeger, P.A. 30 3rd Street SE, Suite 400 Rochester, MN, 55904 Attorney License No: 0113104 Telephone: (507) 288-9111 FAX: (507) 288-9342 Email: wpv@dunlaplaw.com Publish 3,10

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Sat., Dec. 8 at 9am - Building center, large auction selling all equipment and new inventory. For more information, go to www. houghtonauctions.com Listing in the Journal

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Notice of Meeting Change for Sumner Township Due to the Christmas holiday, the December meeting of the Sumner Township Supervisors will be Thursday, December 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sumner Town Hall.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-18-763 Estate of Marlys B. Larson, Decedent NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on December 18, 2018, at 2:45 A.M., a hearing will be held in this Court at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated, June 19, 1991, (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Willâ&#x20AC;?), and for the appointment of Eddamae Willert, whose address is 607 Cedar Lane, Waukon, IA, 52172 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: November 14, 2018 BY THE COURT MATTHEW J. OPAT Judge of District Court JAMES D. ATTWOOD Court Administrator By: /s/Sara Peterson Attorney for Petitioner David L. Forman Baudler, Maus, Forman & King, LLP 108 North Main Street Austin, MN, 55912 Attorney License No: 206039 Telephone: (507) 433-2393 FAX: (507) 433-9530 Publish 3,10

NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A VARIANCE PERMIT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS GEOFF & MONICA GRIFFIN Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment has been presented an application from Geoff & Monica Griffin of 15330 Hillside Lane SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 for a Variance to construct a detached garage (replace existing) within the setback to the road on property located in the NW Âź of the SE Âź Section 34, Carrolton Township. They are requesting a 30 foot Variance from Section 604.05(2)(a) of the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance to construct a detached garage 43 feet from the centerline of the road. The land is located in an Agricultural District and is approximately 3 miles northwest of the City of Lanesboro. Notice is further given that said petitioner Geoff & Monica Griffin will be heard at a monthly meeting of the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment on December 20, 2018 at 7:01 p.m. in Room 601L of the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN, 55965 at which time all interested persons will be heard. If you would like any further information on this project it is available in the Fillmore County Zoning Office during regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 10

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Notice to change location of Pilot Mound Board Meeting The Pilot Mound Board will meet on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. but not at the town hall. In December, January and February we meet at Steve Erickson's home (29929 Harrow Road) about 3 miles south of Hwy 30 intersection. s/ William Sullivan, Clerk Pilot Mound Township

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DECEMBER 2018

Thank you so much to all who attended the Open House and to all who helped facilitate it! The turnout was terrific! We estimated it to be over 400. Thank you to the community for continuing such wonderful support!

November cooking in Mrs. Goldsmith's class. Pumpkin bread in a crock pot... who knew!

Barber Dave visits with 2nd graders about Native Americans. Thanks Barber Dave!!

A group of Chatfield students visited the residents at the Chosen Valley Care Center for a service project. The students read poetry and handed out holiday cards to the residents, and practiced their public speaking and conversation skills. They did an excellent job, and were asked to come back again! Thank you staff and students!

Congratulations Football Team The Football Team earned an All-State Team Academic Gold Award! The team grade point average is the highest in at least the last 16 years! For more information on upcoming school events please go to www.chatďŹ eld.k12.mn.us

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