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Youth actors shine in A Christmas Carol

Kingsland drivers get paid holidays By R ich Wicks rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The Kingsland School Board met in a special session at 6:30 p.m. on December 1, to address an issue regarding salary concerns from the school’s bus drivers. All board members were in attendance, as well as Superintendent John McDonald. Approximately ten citizens were in the audience. In a recent letter to the editor, the bus drivers stated that, (in part), “In a draft agreement we were offered a raise of approximately 1.5% the first year and 3% for the second year…During discussion,

Siblings Daniel and Isabelle Ekstrom of Lanesboro, Minn., play the youth parts in Commonweal Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol through December 20, 2016. Photo by Barb Jeffers By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

As the Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro, Minn., presents its rendition of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, area residents are fortunate to see four very talented local youth actors on stage along with seasoned veteran actors and actresses. Siblings William and Vivienne Hoeltzle, children of Michelle Van Hee and Kevin Hoeltzle, both of Canton, Minn., play the children’s roles in the play on a rotating schedule with Daniel and Isabelle Ekstrom, children of Keith and Julie Ekstrom of Lanesboro, Minn. All four of the children add their own special touch to their parts and although their roles are not the biggest of the cast members, their hearts certainly are as they become consumed in

each and every role. William Hoeltzle, 13, has previous acting experience in a fifth grade history play where he portrayed King George in the Revolutionary War. He states that his first actual “performance” was in a school play at Fillmore Central School which told of three separate fairytales. William was in two of the three productions playing Rumpelstiltskin in Rumpelstiltskin and the big bad wolf in Little Red Riding Hood. During the summer of 2016, William had a great time playing Flounder in The Little Mermaid at Wit’s End Theatre in Chatfield, Minn. “It was fun” playing Flounder, states William. Vivienne Hoeltzle, 9, says, “This is my first experience and I think it’s going pretty well,” which seems to be the case judging by the audience reactions

and comments following performances. Sometimes William and Vivienne practice their lines together and sometimes separately, depending on if they are both in that particular scene. “I practice and then when I’m in the scene it just comes to me,” says Vivienne. William notes, “We have less lines to memorize” than the adult cast members, explaining, “we don’t have as big of roles,” as the children in the play are not in every scene. Both William and Vivienne enjoy singing the song “Give Good Gifts” while on stage during A Christmas Carol at the Commonweal Theatre, which “all the cast members have been practicing since the first day,” states Vivienne. See YOUTH ACTORS Page 2 

it came to our attention that (from our understanding) every other district employee receives a paid holiday benefit…We will not continue driving under this agreement beginning December 5.” Thirteen of Kingsland’s bus drivers were listed as signers in this letter to the editor. As the special board meeting opened, board president Doug Plaehn shared that, “The agenda item is our transportation. The terms and conditions that we approved at our last meeting were presented to the bus drivers… If you read the See DRIVERS Page 9 

Preston property tax increase questioned By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Marc Sather, Jailhouse Inn, insisted that the 11% increase in his property taxes is too high. He raised numerous questions at the Preston City Council’s December 6 meeting. City Administrator Joe Hoffman reviewed the numbers in the preliminary budget/levy for 2017 during the city’s Truth in Taxation public hearing. The total levy for 2017 is expected to be $831,494, or a $34,450 increase from 2016, which is a 4.32% increase. He noted that 47% of the city’s revenue comes from the tax levy. Twenty-eight percent comes from state aid, which now provides revenue for a much smaller portion of the city’s budget compared to 10 to 12 years ago. The city will reinstate efforts to build its street maintenance fund

with a $90,000 increase. A little over $22,000 will be dedicated to the storm water fund. Hoffman explained that property tax increases are predominantly due to payments for the 2014 Street Improvement Project. Hoffman pointed to the state’s $1.4 billion surplus and suggested that near future state aid should be stable. Sather noted that many people in the community are on Social Security. However, Social Security income is going up just a fraction of 1%. Sather asked about city plans for the former Dairy and Farm property. If the city buys the property it will no longer be taxable property. Mayor Kurt Reicks said the city has added more taxable acres than will be lost due to the annexation of property for See PROPERTY TAX Page 6 

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William dreams of becoming famous, while Vivienne says “I don’t want to go to Hollywood or anything, I just want to go in plays, I don’t want to become

William Hoeltzle, 13, and Vivienne Hoeltzle, 9, play the youth parts on a rotating schedule in Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol at the Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro. Photo by Barb Jeffers

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famous or anything,” like her brother hopes to. Michelle Van Hee states that her children love being in A Christmas Carol so much that they are asking when they can audition for the next play at Commonweal Theatre. Isabelle Ekstrom, 11, who also plays the violin and piano says, “I like acting - it’s a lot of fun to play parts” such as Belinda Cratchit and others. “When I grow up, I would love to act, be a musician, teach music to children, and be a mother,” states Isabelle. Daniel Ekstrom, 9, who loves to read books and write stories, says, “It’s fun” to play Tiny Tim and other roles. When asked if he would like to be an actor one day, Daniel replies, “Yes, I would like to act as well as write stories that actors want to tell” and share with an audience. Isabelle and Daniel have prior acting experience, as they both appeared in the Lanesboro Community Theater’s productions of Fiddler on the Roof in 2014, Mary Poppins in 2015 and Seussical in SE Minnesota’s Only Locally Owned Apple Authorized Service Provider

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2016. Daniel’s favorite part of being in A Christmas Carol at the Commonweal Theatre is “getting to know the actors,” he says. “I also like playing Tiny Tim because he’s so kind and thoughtful, and he teaches Scrooge there is joy in helping others,” he adds. Isabelle says, “I don’t really have a favorite part - I have loved it all. It’s been especially fun to try new things. Megan (the director) has given me the freedom to add my own flare to the scenes.” She added, “I’ll be sad when it ends,” but she will forever have fond memories of this time spent with her brother and the rest of the cast and crew at the Commonweal. Isabelle notes that the entire cast is “really fun and supportive” and Daniel has enjoyed getting to know the cast on a personal level. Julie Ekstrom states, “This has been a magical experience for the kids. They have had an amazing time working with the Commonweal staff and learning about the many things that need to happen on and off the stage in order to tell a story to an audience,” which is an education in itself. “When artists share the secrets of their craft, young people get inspired,” Julie says, adding, “the world of possibilities opens up for them, and they are motivated to experiment with their own abilities to tell a story. We are grateful to the Commonweal Theatre for this unique learning opportunity” the

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children are able to be a part of. Megan K. Pence directs the classic holiday story but adds Commonweal Theatre’s own twist to the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, played by Ben Gorman. Eric Lee portrays Jacob Marley and Bob Cratchit and other roles, Elizabeth Dunn plays the role of Ghost of Christmas Past and additional roles, Abby Cathcart is “Belle,” Scrooge’s former girlfriend and

other characters, while Lewis Youngren plays Ghost of Christmas Present, Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come and Fred, Scrooge’s nephew. A Christmas Carol is playing through December 20, 2016 at the Commonweal Theatre. Call the box office today at (800) 657-7025 or (507) 467-2525 for ticket information.

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On November 9, a small group of art students were able to visit Minneapolis, where they went to the Weismann Art Museum and the Walker Art Center.

Get Fit! Current schedule was in the Friday Folder.

Registrations can be picked up at any school office and are also available on Fillmore Central’s school website under Community Ed. Come to class or stop into Community Ed to register. Minimum of 5 attendees to have class.

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elementary gym in Preston. Enter through door 12. $3.00 per session.

Adult Coed Basketball every Wednesday night at 6:30 at the elementary stage gym in Preston. Nov. 30-March 29. $3 per week or $30 for the season. Adult Coed Soccer every Sunday night through April 30, 2017 from 5-8 p.m. During JO volleyball practice weeks, Coed Soccer will play from 6-8 p.m.

Hall walking – The public is free to use the hallways for walking

before and after school on days school is in session. Please bring your walking shoes to avoid tracking up the floors. Hall walking is FREE and great for our health!

A group of art and theatre students were able to participate in various workshops at Luther College on Friday October 28 as part of their Creative Arts Visit Day!

Congratulations to Fillmore Central’s AAA Award Winners

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C ommentary Why fake news is dangerous By Lee Hamilton Franklin Roosevelt once said, “Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely.” He was talking about why education matters in a representaLee H. tive democHamilton racy, but it’s a safe bet that had he known about fake internet news, he’d have said the same thing — except maybe with more pointed words. Our representative democracy depends on ordinary people making sound judgments about politicians and policy. This is hard to do at the best of times. Issues are complex. Being able to sort out what matters and what’s a diversion takes knowledge and judgment. Being a full citizen in a representative democracy depends on accurate information — and the ability to discern what’s reliable and what’s not. To fold into that mix deliberately false news makes the citizen’s task much more difficult — maybe even impossible. Yet astoundingly, that’s where we find ourselves now. Millions of people see patently false stories about undocumented workers pouring across the border or Hillary Clinton being involved in the assassination of JFK — and some number of them believe it. Meanwhile, people across the globe — teenagers in the Balkans, disinformation specialists in Russia, entrepreneurs in the U.S. — all seem to be cashing in. I’m well aware that some critics argue that “fake news” is Editorial Cartoon

nothing new. They cite such well-known fabricators as Jayson Blair at The New York Times and Janet Cooke at The Washington Post. Fair enough. But when Blair, Cooke and others like them were caught, they were fired and drummed out of journalism. These days, purveyors of fake news get paid to mislead the public. This is new. These are fantasies masquerading as “news” — misleading, disingenuous and removed from context. They’re outright lies generated without regard for the commitment to accuracy that real journalism strives for. This is very, very dangerous. Outside of criminal activities like bribery, it’s hard for me to imagine a greater disservice to our country. Americans care about being informed. When I’m in front of an audience, invariably someone asks me to recommend the most reliable source of information I know — because there are a lot of choices out there. People know that they have political decisions to make, that their votes matter, and that they shouldn’t make them in a vacuum. False news makes the basic responsibilities of citizenship much harder. On the positive side, responsible media outlets are increasingly aware of the problem and are seeking ways to counteract it — as well as to call out politicians who blatantly traffic in misrepresentation. There is no question that in the coming years, real journalists’ ability to identify bogus stories, rebut ignorant claims that go viral, and stymie efforts at misinformation will be a vital part of their responsibilities. Similarly, the platforms that have

given an outlet to fake news — Facebook and other social media — are recognizing their obligation to fight it without compromising users’ access to the real stuff. Which, of course, is what makes what to do about false news so devilishly difficult. As a nation, we thrive on a multitude of voices and news sources. We don’t want to discourage the sharing of information or opinions, nor do we want to restrict Americans’ access to it. When misinformation has spread in the past, we’ve always been able to depend on the truth catching up and eventually prevailing. Now, however, the circuits are being overloaded — not just by the proliferation of platforms and sources of information, but by people who are using the tools of democracy to undermine it. We must strive for an environment in which truth wins the day in the war over information. I can’t pretend to know how we will ultimately help Americans sort through what’s truth and untruth, what’s serious argument and what’s propaganda, but I do know that this is one of the key battles of our time. Fake news is a threat to our system, a land mine that can cripple representative democracy by making a mockery of its most basic tenet: that the people will make the right decisions. This is a challenge we need to address head on and without delay — the future of our representative democracy is at stake. Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

One Moment, Please... Technology vs. Relationships By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com With accessibility to continuously evolving technology comes a responsibility for exercising good judgement. I believe parents or guardians are facing a bit of a quanda- Jason Sethre ry, and leading by example is always our best bet. What am I referring to, specifically? Tablets, cell phones, video games -- and all of the above. Too often, parents are using technology as a babysitter for their children. How many times have you sat in a restaurant and looked around to observe others dining with cell phones or tablets in front of them? Now, how many times have you caught yourself accessing your cell phone while dining with others? Sending text messages, checking Facebook, sending e-mails, and playing games seems to be a common theme among adults and children. There is less social interaction. It’s taken me awhile to become annoyed with the intrusion of technology. I have a love-hate relationship with this stuff. While I may be a techie, I have concluded that there is a time and a place for this stuff. First off, when I go to church, I leave my cell phone in the vehicle. Cell phones and tablets have no place in church. If we can’t pay attention to a sermon, adults or children, without the distraction of technology, then why are we there? Plus, there is a sentiment of disrespect from others who wish to be engaged in that experience. Another place where I leave my cell phone in the vehicle is at family gatherings. When we get together for family gatherings, we should enjoy the company of others -- without the distraction of technology. I never used to be this way, but I have learned. And, of course, when I go to a restaurant, my cell phone stays in the vehicle. So far, there has never been a text message or phone call that I missed while dining with family and friends that was so earth-shattering that I had some sort of regret. I’ve grown to understand and accept that while technological advancements are fascinating, they are not as significant as the most important reason we are on this planet. Our time spent together -- absent technology -- is why we are on this planet.

Relationships. Face time. As we raise our children in this village, I hope we are all on the same page. The use of technology has its place and time. I hear adults complain about children playing video games too much, whether on a gaming station or tablet or cell phone, but who buys these devices? The adults. And, who gives these devices to children? The adults. Maybe for this Christmas, the best gift for the family will be a board game...

Government this week • Monday, December 12, Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Monday, December 12, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Monday, December 12, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, December 12, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Monday, December 12, Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Tuesday, December 13, Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 3 p.m. • Tuesday, December 13, Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Tuesday, December 13, Harmony City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Wednesday, December 14, Peterson City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Wednesday, December 14, Canton City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Wednesday, December 14, Mabel City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Thursday, December 15, Lanesboro School Board, 7 p.m. • Thursday, December 15, Planning & Zoning Commission, Commissioners’ Board Room, 7 p.m. • Monday, December 19, Rushford-Peterson School Board, Rushford Biology Room, 5:00 p.m. • Monday, December 19, Preston City Council, 6 p.m. • Monday, December 19, Kingsland School Board, District Conference Room, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, December 19, Chatfield School Board, High School Media Center, 7 p.m. Schedule subject to change.

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C ommentary What we believe about God is purely an act of faith By Stan Gudmundson Do you wish you would have finished school, majored in another discipline, or pursued another vocation? Do you think you married the wrong person? Do you kick yourself because you once or Col. Stan maybe more Gudmundson than once failed to respond to the obvious interests of an attractive person who you might have lived with happy ever after? Would you be interested in coming to the end of your days full of regret because of opportunities you passed up or for a life not well-lived? Would you like to die dejected and disillusioned? Well, I have the perfect solution and you don’t even have

to stop taking your anti-depressants. You can be an atheist. Being an atheist is a perfect way to reach the end of life bitter and miserable. Occasionally I read about atheists who come to the end of their days telling us that they have no regrets and believe they will just vanish from existence. Moreover, some contend they know absolutely for sure that they don’t need to worry or even have to think about the possibility that there might be life after death. I suppose there are some folks like that here and there, but for the most part I don’t believe them. I’d bet most are a little nervous about taking that last breath. That, simply because they know that they are dying limited in understanding, limited in knowledge, limited in lifespan, and limited in capability to form absolute and con-

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Shopping healthy By Paige Bennett Eating healthy food can be difficult and confusing, but having the right food in your kitchen can help. It is hard to know which foods are actually healthy. It is impor ta nt to shop the perimeter of the grocery Paige Bennett store, which is where most healthy foods are found. Whole foods, or foods that are not processed and closest to their natural state, are the best option. With that said, you must be able to read labels and understand what is actually in the food you are buying. The perimeter of the grocery store is where you can find healthy options. This is where fresh fruits and vegetables are found. You can find the meat, dairy, and fish in the coolers along the walls. The center of the store is where the highly-processed junk foods are located; this is the area we should avoid! It is best to buy food in its most natural form. Try and choose

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fresh, natural, or raw items, or look for things that are 100% fruit juice or 100% whole-grain. Avoid the products that have add-ins and are processed, such as granola bars and fruit snacks. This can be as simple as skipping the pre-packaged trail mix, and buying natural raw nuts and dried fruit to make your own trail mix. It is is not necessarily cheaper to buy things in their most natural form, but it is definitely better for you. Pay attention to what is on the labels when you are buying food; the label will tell you exactly what is in the food. The nutritional facts can sometimes be misleading, which is why it is important to also read through the ingredients. The rule of thumb is to avoid foods that contain more than five ingredients, artificial ingredients, or anything with ingredients you can’t pronounce. You know foods are completely natural if they don’t even have a nutritional label! Shopping for healthy food is made easy with just a few simple steps. The perimeter of the store is where you can find fresh produce and meats, fish, and dairy products. Try to buy whole foods that are in their natural state, or lightly processed. Pay attention to the labels, which should contain all of the information you need to know to make an informed decision. Now you have the knowledge to start your healthy lifestyle! Paige Bennett is a student at Fillmore Central High School. She is one of eight area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its eighteenth year.

crete conclusions about God and eternity. In other words, deep down, they realize they are going to enter eternity based solely on an act of faith. Is being an atheist rationale and objective? Not really. It’s nothing but a rolling of the dice betting that there is nothing after death. You cannot and will not find a guarantee anywhere that there is no God. Or life after death. If you really do believe these things you have incredible faith. An absolutely amazing faith actually. Atheists can only look backwards at their woulda, coulda, and shouldas as they reach the end. Christians? We look forward. But, you the atheist say, I can prove there is no God. Okay, let us assume that you are also one of very few of us who has a genius IQ. True, you might learn and know much more than

the rest of us. You might even have a photographic memory to go along with your genius. Consequently, what you know and understand may be orders of magnitude more than the average human being. Would that mean then that you would know so much that your conclusion that God is non-existent would not be an act of faith? Of course not. Even with gifts of intellect like that, you still have a limited life span and you cannot and will not understand everything. You have limitations. And certainly you won’t and can’t know enough to conclude, except by an act of faith, that there is no God. Your hubris and misplaced self-regard may not let you admit that. But that is fact. Atheists usually get a little excited when they are accused of having faith that is as strong or stronger than the average Chris-

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them from falling apart in a cold, humid environment, and should be landfilled. The same goes for any box board container that is kept in the refrigerator or freezer, such as pot pies, butter, margarine, regular pies, TV dinners, ice cream, fish sticks, frozen fruits and vegetables, dairy and juice containers, and boxed meat. Cereal boxes, mac and cheese boxes, cracker boxes, tissue boxes, and the like are all recyclable. Also, the tubes from paper towels and toilet tissue should be recycled. No plastic bags are to be placed in rural containers, with curbside recyclables, or the Recycling Center bins. You can transport your bottles and cans in plastic bags, but the bags must be emptied and taken home, placed in the special container at the Recycling Center, or taken back to a store that will accept them for recycling. Clean sandwich bags, potato bags, and storage bags have been added to the returnable plastic bag list. I must remind you again that only plastic containers that have a “1” or a “2” inside the chasing arrows on the bottom of the container are recyclable in Fillmore County. Of course, all plastic beverage bottles are meant to be recycled. However, we do not want plastic toys, deck and lawn furniture, water bed liners, silage and bale wrap, bale twine, car bumpers, plastic hose, and, of course, soiled diapers. Some forms of glass are not recyclable. Do not recycle window glass, tableware, canning jars, ovenware, mirrors, ceramics, pottery, or iridescent light bulbs. CFL light bulbs contain mercury and must

By LaVerne C. Paulson Recycling Education Coordinator I am quite sure that a majority of the residents of Fillmore County who recycle do so quite well. Some, at times, too well. How can that be, you ask? A lot of questions on what is and isn’t r e c y c l a b l e LaVerne C. Paulson seem to keep being asked frequently, and that is certainly not a bad thing. Please try to remember that not all paper, not all glass, and not all plastic can be recycled in Fillmore County. Cardboard is indeed recyclable and we get lots of it. However, it must be clean and dry and free of food and oils. Bottoms of ready-to-eat pizza boxes can be coated with pizza parts, oils, and sauce and should go into the landfill. The tops, however, are usually clean and can be recycled. Cardboard boxes deposited in any of our rural recycling containers should be flattened before you throw them in. Empty boxes can take up a lot of room that can be better used for other recyclable materials. All of your newspapers, regular box board like cereal boxes, junk mail, hardcover and paperback books, magazines, catalogs, and phone books are accepted. But, boxes that once contained pop cans to be kept in the refrigerator have a very thin coating of wax to keep

tian. Shakes them up a little and they don’t like that. The last time I wrote something about this, one fellow absolutely insisted that he could prove there is no God. Went on and on about it as a matter of fact. Then I found he was lifelong Catholic. Have it both ways Catholic doctrine? I don’t think so. Of course, he could be one of those people who would argue with anything and everything that I might contend. There are a few people like that. I guess I’ll just have to pray for him. But if you really are an atheist, maybe you ought to take another look at your faith. You also might want to compare your situation with those of Christians. Ask yourself why they are happier and more content than you are. Maybe they know something you don’t. Know what? They do. All you have to do is trade in a faith worth nothing for one that really is worth something. It’s easy. Really. be brought to the Resource Recovery Center. Pickle jars, spaghetti jars, beverage bottles, sauerkraut jars, hot sauce bottles, store bought jelly and jam jars, and their metal covers are all recyclable. All aluminum cans, as well as soup-type cans made of steel and tin, are highly recyclable. I hope this answers some of your questions. Please feel free to contact me with any other questions you may have regarding recycling in Fillmore County.

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Sargeant Blaise Sass said they had received numerous calls before the Cease and Desist order. It is his understanding that the stove and chimney have been upgraded. He reported that on April 7, 2016 smoke from the upgraded stove appeared clean and he did not notice an offensive odor. Reicks suggested that Keene be allowed to use his wood burning stove over the next 30 days. Ruud asked if she can still call the police during this period. She was assured she could. The council approved a 30-day trial period, after which the parties can report back to the council. Other business in brief â&#x20AC;˘ Approval was given for the Ambulance service to change its billing service to Expert T/Advantage Billing as recommended by director Ryan Throckmorton. The service will be contracted for five years. â&#x20AC;˘ Lisa Pickett, Lisaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Klip n Kurl, requested 2 two-hour parking spots in front of her business on St. Paul St. She explained that she has received numerous complaints from clients, many who are elderly, about access to close parking. Reicks was concerned about enforcement. Councilman Robert Maust suggested limited parking all around the courthouse square on one side of the street. Hoffman was directed to find out from the county what the city can do and also the cost of signs. â&#x20AC;˘ A quote from Luhmann Law for city attorney for 2017 was approved. His was the only quote received. The annual retainer will

be $19,440, which is a $1,400 increase over 2016. This is the first increase since 2012. â&#x20AC;˘ Only one quote was received for the Official Newspaper. Hoffman said the rates are about the same as 2016. The official paper will be the Fillmore County News Leader/Bluff Country Reader. â&#x20AC;˘ The council accepted the only proposal received for the 2016/2017 audit. The Smith Schafer two-year proposal is for $16,000 for 2016 and $16,500 for 2017. â&#x20AC;˘ Hoffman discussed options for the city hall project. Improvements are being considered for the roof, stucco finish (EIFS), and the canopy. He reviewed pros and cons for hiring a general contractor, as opposed to contracting each portion of the project to individual contractors. The work planned will involve concrete work, electrical, painting, a new sign and landscaping, and installation of the mural. He suggested hiring a general contractor will add 5 to 15% additional cost to the project. No action was taken. â&#x20AC;˘ City Attorney Dwight Luhmann has drawn up a proposed purchase agreement for the Dairy and Farm property. Preston Dairy and Farm is reviewing the agreement. It is expected to be brought back for discussion at the December 19 meeting.

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Rushford Village looks to wrap up road project completion date began accruing for the contractor according to the contract. In November, a closed meeting was held to discuss pending or threatened litigation over the penalties. To date, no litigation was filed. After review, Bolton & Menk believes a seven-day extension to the project is justifiable, setting a September 24 and October 8 as potential substantial and final completion dates. Pope stated that the company achieved what was deemed substantial completion on September 28. Final completion has not been achieved and due to weather, will likely not be completed until spring. Two concrete repair items remain on the punch list and Pope indicated they would not fare well if done now. “November 18 is significant,” said Pope. “McHugh completed all other punch list items. It’s a valid date to stop liquidated damages.” Now, Pope indicated there are three options for wrapping up the project with McHugh. Option one is a “hard stance” and only considers days requested after November 6. That equates to 11 days at the $850 per day rate, or $9,350. An additional $4,000

in damages could be applied for final completion. Option two is to give seven days justifiable equaling four days at $850 per day, or $3,400. There were 41 days at $85 for an additional $3,485, making a cumulative total of $6,885 total. “Option three, if you want to take a further hard stance, is to say it’s still not completed,” said Pope. In this case, the $85 per day would apply every day from the final completion date until the project is completely wrapped up. “I’d advise against this,” he cautioned. If the contractor is amenable to the decision, Pope said the council could expect the next to final pay application ready by the next meeting. “At this point, that’s a big assumption to make,” he added. “I’m exceptionally disappointed in how they’ve responded. Accountability is… if you’re going to be in this business, you either step up to the plate or…” said Mayor Gordon Johnson. “They should have considered this ahead of time. Do we let them off the hook completely? No. He made it a challenge when he said they’d never been penalized before and we won’t be the first.”

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Evan Taehoon Walser-Kuntz, 22, Northfield, Minn.; 11/18/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Gabriel Michael Watson, 39, Spring Valley, Minn.; 10/26/2016, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Duane Anthony Weber, 65, Eagan, MN; 11/12/2016, Speeding (76/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. MN Department of Natural Resources Francis Lee Graves, 68, Decorah, Iowa; 9/8/2016, Failure to Obtain Burning Permit, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Xee Xou Kong, 27, St. Paul, Minn.; 10/16/2016, Take or Possess Raccoon During Closed Season, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Alex Edwin Koran, 31, Fountain, Minn.; 11/8/2016, Transportation of Firearm – Loaded Firearm, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Her Xiong, 44, Brooklyn Park, Minn.; 11/6/2016, Failure to Validate Bonus Tag Before Moving Deer, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Yong Yang, 31, St. Paul, Minn.; 11/6/2016, Failure to Validate Bonus Tag Before Moving Deer, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. MN State Patrol – Rochester Kristina Marie Howard, 34, Spring Valley, Minn.; 10/15/2016, Unsafe Passing – Against Signs (No Pass Zone), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. John Ramon Maldonado, 61, Marion, Iowa; 11/16/2016, Interstate Carrier – No Identification for Interstate Carrier, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Jacob William Miller, 26, Chatfield, Minn.; 11/5/2016, Speeding (89/55), Fine $150, Total Fees $390. Rushford Police Department

By Kirsten Zoellner Rushford Village is nearing the end of its 2016 road improvement project and there is hope it could end with cooperation from contractor McHugh Excavating. At the council’s December 6 meeting, discussion centered largely on wrapping up the $878,000 plus project and the best path to doing so. The council has been forthcoming with frustrations, but is looking to offer a compromise as a first step. The project had a substantial completion contract date of September 17 and an October 1 final completion date. Three days prior to the first date, the contractor sought additional days in the contract timeline, extending the date to October 25, but did not formally file for extension with written justification, according to engineering firm Bolton & Menk. “By virtue of the contract, they had to give 30 days notification of extension.” The company formally asked for extension November 6. Project engineer Josh Pope noted at the time that some extension was likely due. Liquidated damages of $850 per day past the substantial completion date and $85 per day past the final

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Laura Jean Christensen, 20, Decorah, Iowa; 10/13/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $210, Total Fees $300. Condition: Defendant can do Community Work Service for fines within 30 days. Keith Allan Crowson, 49, Spring Valley, Minn.; 10/26/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Julie Lynn Frederickson, 57, Lake Elmo, Minn.; 11/5/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Susan Reichard Horan, 66, Bettendorf, Iowa; 10/30/2016, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Steven Allen Howe, 59, Rushford, Minn.; 9/27/2016, Theft – Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property – No Consent, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 11/22/2017), Total Fees $390. Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (11/22/2016): Remain law abiding, No same or similar, No contact with victim D.W., Restitution reserved – leave open for 30 days, Pay restitution of $1,150. Charles Thane Ingram, 27, Rushford, Minn.; 10/21/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Peggy Carolyn Kemler, 54, Jensen Beach, Fla.; 11/15/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Supensive Lee, 23, St. Paul, Minn.; 10/29/2016, Exceed Limit of 30 mph – Urban District (45/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Chase Michael Olerud, 32, Rochester, Minn.; 11/19/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Nagaratna K. Sneha Pochinapeddi, 29, St. Louis, Mo.; 11/10/2016, Exceed Limit 30 mph – Urban District (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Chelsey Rae Ptacek, 29, La Crosse, Wis.; 10/19/2016, Inattentive Driving/Fail to Drive with Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. 10/19/2016, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200. David Scott Rickert, 32, Canton, Minn.; 10/28/2016, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Jenifer Lynn Shuck-Holseth, 40, Wykoff, Minn.; 11/6/2016, 4th Degree DWI, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 11/22/2017), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (11/22/2016): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, No driving without insurance - have valid license to drive, Sign Probation Agreement - all conditions under direction of DFO - they can lift any of these conditions as they deem appropriate, No moodaltering chemicals, Sign releases of information as directed, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Complete booking, Complete Chemical Assessment within 30 days and follow all recommendations. Daniel Jay Shulman, 43, Deerfield, Ill.; 11/15/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

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Councilor Rich Smith agreed. “We have a contract for a reason. They had 30 days to submit. My feeling is, if we give them the seven days, they’ll dig in their heels and we’ll have to back down.” “It would be fun to dig in and fight it, but I don’t think that’s the right thing to do,” added Councilor Chad Rasmussen. He further questioned what happens with future contracts and how they would be expected to be upheld. “It would be hard to wipe our feet and walk away. That’s not what we’re here to do.” Bolton & Menk has indicated that the City of Rushford Village has the legal leverage, in their opinon. “We’ve got all the leverage in the world, but is it worth it? There has been a financial burden for the Village has undertaken.” “I like seven days. It’s a compromise,” said Councilor Dennis Overland. “If they dig in their heels, then we fight it.” “If we can look at the days and have the openness to allow you to do some negotiating, we’re willing to compromise, to a point,” added Mayor Johnson. “If they’re not willing to accept a compromise, we’re in the driver’s seat. We stand in a good position.” The Village approved amending the substantial completion date to September 24. November 18 will

be capped as the final completion date and no penalties will have accrued after that point. In other news, a site visit by FEMA on roadway issues related to heavy rains this fall is shedding some new light on a report the Village submitted to agency through the county. “By the way their talking, we’re going to get some help through FEMA,” said Public Works/Maintenance Supervisor Travis Scheck. “There’s plenty of reasons for help.” Josh Pope indicated that the Department of Natural Resources standing on one crossing may actually help further the assistance request. “The second you raise or alter it, the DNR will say you’re changing the hydraulics. It’s now an improvement,” explained Pope. “If the DNR says you have to, FEMA would have to fund it. They can’t fund something that doesn’t meet code. Their stance is helping us.” The FEMA visit also brought about some additional preventative measures that can be done. Scheck will continue working with the FEMA representative to help bring about some assistance. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Tuesday, December 20, at 7 p.m., at the Village Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

Lisa Marie Mueller-Bakkum, 44, Rushford, Minn.; 9/17/2016, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 11/21/2018), Total Fees $1,020. Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 305 days for two years). Credit for time served: three days. Serve as: Home Detention/Electronic Monitoring. Defendant can do EHM/AHM for the remaining 57 days jail with two for one credit. Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (11/21/2016): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Contact probation officer as directed, Remain lawabiding, Educational assessment/

program, No possession of alcohol or drugs, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No mood-altering chemicals, Do not enter bars or liquor stores - defendant can be at the Legion as part of her employment, Sign releases of information as directed, Submit to Chemical Testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Cognitive skill training, Maintain employment, No driver’s license violations, No driving without insurance, No assault, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if charged with any new crime, if change address, employment, or telephone number, and/ or if have contact with law enforcement.

Task force moves forward with Lanesboro’s concept plan By Hannah Wingert At their December 5 meeting, Julie Kiehne updated the Lanesboro City Council on the progress that the Concept Plan Task Force has been making. The Task Force was put together in August with the goal of taking the concept plan created for Lanesboro by Randall Arendt to the next phase. The group consists of Julie Kiehne, Walter Bradley, Mark Gorman, Ken Graner, Bethany Krom, Tom Smith, and Steve Snyder. The group would like to increase community engagement and to that end, had sent out a survey to those who attended the public forums. Fifty-eight responses were recorded, and 17 priorities were identified for projects that would benefit Lanesboro. The survey responses and iden-

tified priorities will be helpful to the task force as they put together tools to help streamline and bring the process and ideas to the community. The River Corridor Cleanup that was held on November 12 was a pilot run for the task force as they work to continue the process of implementing the concept plan. “The comprehensive plan is a positive step for Lanesboro,” Kiehne remarked. Mayor Robin Krom thanked Kiehne and the rest of the task force for their hard work and dedication. “A number of people around town have asked about moving forward (with the plan),” he noted. “I hope that those who signed up to help would be able to continue to work with the See TASK FORCE Page 20 

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and Elyse; and her sister, Eunice Anderson of Decorah, Iowa. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Terry in 1976, son Jenanne D. Vikre Jenanne D. Vikre, age 88, Jeff in 2007, two brothers and of Decorah, Iowa, formerly of three sisters. LeRoy and Harmony, Minn., Online condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes. passed away com. T h u r s d a y, December Billy C. Carman 1, 2016 at Billy C. Carman, age 59, of Winneshiek Grand Meadow, died TuesMedical day November 29, 2016 at Center in Ostrander Care and Rehab. Decorah, Billy Charles Carman was Iowa. Jenanne D. born Janu Funera l Vikre ar y 16, Services will in be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, 1957 December 10, 2016 at LeRoy Spring ValLutheran Church in LeRoy, ley, Minn., Minn., with Pastor Herman to Gerald Bakker officiating. Burial will and Marcia take place in LeRoy Lutheran ( M a r t e n s ) Cemetery. Visitation will be C a r m a n . Billy C. from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday at the He attended Carman church. Hindt Funeral Home and graduLeRoy, Minn., is assisting the ated from Grand Meadow High School in 1975. Followfamily. Jenanne Delores Finholt was ing graduation, he attended born on June 3, 1928, daughter college at River Falls and Stout of Oscar and Julia (Faldet) Fin- University. After attending colholt in Decorah, Iowa. On June lege, Bill worked for Crenlo 24, 1945, she married Terrence in Rochester, Minnesota “Terry” Vikre at the Glenwood Implement in Grand Meadow, Church Parsonage in rural Dec- and then started working for orah. Jenanne was a creative per- Mayo Clinic in 1987. He was son who stayed active by making employed there for 24 years. quilts, crocheting, sewing, and After leaving Mayo he worked playing cards. During the sum- for CHS in Ostrander, Minn. mers, she planted a large veg- Bill enjoyed collecting and etable garden and canned most repairing Honda motorcycles, of her harvest. Jenanne liked to going to auctions, flea marbake and cook Norwegian treats kets, and Gold Rush. He truly and dishes. She enjoyed playing enjoyed collecting old western golf and watching Minnesota toys and raising his horses and Twins baseball. Jenanne’s faith dogs. and family were very important He is survived by his wife, to her. She loved to spend time Brenda Carman of Grand with her grandchildren and hear Meadow; his children, Branabout what was happening in don of Minneapolis and Ben their lives. Jenanne enjoyed liv- and BillieJo, both of Grand ing at Aase Haugen and the Meadow. He is also survived by friendships she made there. his parents, Gerald and Marcia While at Aase Haugen, Jenanne Carman of Grand Meadow; was the traveling Euchre cham- and his siblings: Carol (Craig) Stier, Mark (Kathy) Carman, pion. Surviving Jenanne are her Cathy (Dan) Koball, and three sons: Ron (Nancy) Vikre of Caren (Doug) Swanson, all of Harmony, Minn.; Daryl (Mary) Grand Meadow. He was preVikre of Cresco, Iowa; and Neil ceded in death by his maternal (Wendy) Vikre of LeRoy, Minn.; and paternal grandparents and grandchildren Kristine Van his mother-in-law. Hoof, Amy Van Hoof, Allison A celebration of life was (Corey) Whalen, Ben (Anthony held from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Paiva) Vikre, Brenda (Chris) December 3, 2016 at the Hindt Lentz, John (Narumi) Vikre, Funeral Home in Grand MeadNikki Rissman, Staci (Brad) ow, Minn. Following the celStreich, Terrye Vikre, and Grant ebration of life, refreshments Vikre; great-grandchildren Alexa, were served at Grand Meadow Mady, Zachary, Kayley, Gra- Community Center. cie, Nicholas, Olivia, Savannah, Condolences may be left at Kayla, Malia, Kalina, Emma, www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com.

Fillmore County Church Directory Christ Lutheran Church..........………………..........Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…..........……….......Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church........... Sat. - 5 :30pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 St. Columban Church.…..…….......………………..Sundays - 10 : 00am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 St. Mary’s Catholic Church...…...................................Sundays - 8 : 00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148

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Donald “Don” Warren Jeche Donald “Don” Warren Jeche was born August 2, 1924 in Wykoff, Minn., to Otto August Jeche and Dorothy Meta (Woltmann) Jeche. His sisters were Ruth Jeche B o e t t c h e r, Serena Jeche Garbisch, and Dorothy Jeche Meyer. He met Mary Donald “Don” Jean Free- Warren Jeche man while roller skating in Spring Valley and the two were married on May 26, 1946. They celebrated their 70th anniversary this year. They have five children: Diana (Scott) Muller of Chaseburg, Wis.; Gregory (Kelly) Jeche of Spring Valley, Minn.; Barbara (Douglas) Schroeder of Tulsa, Okla.; Lynn (Teresa) Jeche of Florence, Oreg.; and Daniel (Resa) Jeche of Spring Valley, Minn. Don had seven grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren. Don was born at home in the “big house” on the same farm he later owned and operated. As a young man, he worked on the farm with his father and they raised shorthorn dairy cattle, which Don would show at county and state fairs. Don later switched from milking shorthorns to Holsteins. On May 10, 1953 a tornado struck Don and Mary’s farm. It was Mother’s Day and Mary was nine months pregnant with Lynn. Don was finishing chores in the barn with his father, Otto, and a nephew, Dennis Boettcher. The barn was blown apart, which fell on Otto and Dennis, killing Otto and injuring Dennis. The community rallied to help all those affected by that very destructive tornado, which was estimated to have been an F4. After retiring from farming, Don worked at the Wykoff public school for several years. Don later moved to Preston, the city of Wykoff, and then the Spring Valley Care Center. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran church in Wykoff, Minn., for many years and served as a deacon, and was on the church and parochial school boards. He later became a member of Valley Christian Center Assembly of God church. Don’s greatest joy was visiting with his family and friends, as well as gardening and reading the Bible. Don was preceded in death by his parents, sisters and a son-in-law, Bruce Brennan. Funeral Services will be held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Valley Christian Center Assembly of God in Spring Valley, Minn. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. on Tuesday at the church. Memorials are preferred to Seasons Hospice. Hindt Funeral Home Spring Valley, Minn., is assisting the family.

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. Mildred Lillian Johnson Mildred Lillian Johnson, 100, of Lanesboro passed on Monday December 5, 2016 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Mildred was born to Albert and Mildred Lillian Blanche Johnson (Inglett) Egge on March 19, 1916 and was baptized at the Elstad Lutheran Church. Her parents, along with two older brothers and a younger sister, lived and farmed just north of Lanesboro. Mildred started attending school in Lanesboro and walked the three miles to town each day until she proudly graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1935. Mildred married Kenneth George Johnson August 26, 1939. The couple celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in August 1989. They resided in Lanesboro, where they raised their family of three sons and a daughter. She also worked as a waitress and clerk, especially enjoying fifteen years at a local drug store. Mildred was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where she was confirmed and was active in the church choir, church council, and WELCA. She taught Sunday School and was the church librarian for many years. She was also on the board of the Lanesboro Public Library, as well as a den mother for Cub Scouts. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, her son and grandson, Bob and Todd Johnson; daughter-in-law Elaine Johnson; infant sister Beulah; and her two brothers and their wives, Arnold and Rose Egge and Byron and Judy Egge. She is survived by her son, Jerry of Lanesboro; son, David (Chess) of Pine Island; daughter, Linda (Mike) Erickson of Henderson, Colo.; and a sister, Celsie Martin of Prairie du Chien, Wis. Also surviving are the joys of her life, 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro, with Pastors Kerry and Cindy Eversole officiating. Visitation took place at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial followed the service at Lanesboro Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro assisted the family with arrangements. To share a condolence with the family please visit www.rileyfuneralhomes.com. Randy J. Lange Randy J. Lange, age 62, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Thursday, December 1, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. Randy Joe Lange was born on

July 10, 1954 in Spring Valley, Minn., son of Albert and Adeline (Fimon) Lange. He graduated from Spring Valley High School with the class of 1972. In April 1973, Randy mar- Randy J. Lange ried Paula McDonald; she later passed away. On May 30, 1987, Randy married Renae Rindels. Randy worked for Minnesota Metals as a machine operator, farmed, and raised cattle. Often during the week he could be found at Spring Valley Sales working at auctions. He enjoyed his family and friends, working hard, and playing his guitars. Randy liked jammin’ with friends, going on trips, and riding his Harley. He is survived by his wife, Renae Lange of Spring Valley, Minn.; son Jeremy (Tammy) Lange of Spring Valley, Minn.; daughters Jennifer Lange of Spring Valley, Minn., and Rebecca (Ben) Trogstad of Eyota, Minn.; six grandchildren: Adeline, Ezra, Idella, Liam, Graysen, and Natalie; and his brother Larry (Emily) Lange of Spring Valley, Minn. He is preceded in death by his late wife, Paula; parents Albert and Adeline, sister and brotherin-law Eilene (Ray) Merkel, and infant brother Dale. A visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. Monday, December 5, 2016 at First English Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn. Private family services will take place at a later date. Hindt Funeral Home Spring Valley, Minn., is assisting the family. Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com. Silas Orlando Vongroven Silas Orlando Vongroven, age 94, of Mabel, formerly of Canton, died Friday, December 2, 2016 at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Silas was born August 27, 1922 at home Silas Orlando in Allama- Vongroven kee County, Iowa, the son of Lewis and Laura (Goodno) Vongroven. He was baptized and confirmed at the Waterloo Ridge Lutheran Church. He attended the Waterloo Ridge School. He worked for area farmers until he was drafted into the Army. He served in Germany and Czechoslovakia, and was honorably discharged on August 26, 1946. On December 30, 1948, he married Beulah Treangen at the Waterloo Ridge Lutheran parsonage. They farmed in Houston and Fillmore Counties. He was a member of the Henrytown Lutheran Church, the American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed See OBITUARIES Page 9 

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fishing, farming, playing cards, watching baseball games, working outside gardening and mowing, playing games with his great-grandchildren, and spending time with his family, friends, and neighbors. Silas is survived by his wife Beulah of Mabel, a son Stanley (LuAnn) of Decorah, Iowa; two granddaughters, Lana (Jerry) Scrabeck of Lanesboro, Minn., and Sara (Tina) Palmer of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; three great-grandchildren: Nelson, Kristen, Jasmine, and Nevaeh;

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and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers: Dale, Norman, Garland, and Lester; three sisters-in-law: Julia, Marjorie, and Alvina. Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the Assumption Catholic Church in Canton. Burial took place in the Henrytown Lutheran Cemetery, with military honors from the American Legion. Visitation was from 3-7 p.m. Monday, December 5 at the Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel and one hour prior to the services at the church on Tuesday.

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paper, basically they indicated that effectively after tomorrow afternoonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s route, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be quitting, so John and Kevin have been busy pursuing other options come Monday.â&#x20AC;? He also reminded the board that the bus drivers are â&#x20AC;&#x153;at willâ&#x20AC;? employees, meaning they are not under contract, and their employment can be terminated at any time by either the employee or the employer. Superintendent John McDonald then added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kevin and I looked at what options may be

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ing if an outside transportation provider were used instead of employees, and Plaehn explained that â&#x20AC;&#x153;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost a washâ&#x20AC;? and that no significant loss of funding would occur. He added that if anything, funding might go up slightly if the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bussing costs rose. The board discussed options, and a motion was brought forward to offer the bus drivers â&#x20AC;&#x153;the full salary package that was originally offered, with no reduction in the salary package, and adding holiday pay.â&#x20AC;? The board unanimously approved this motion. The meeting adjourned around 6:45 p.m.

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Ostrander preps for winter and 2017 By Rich Wicks The Ostrander City Council met in regular session on December 6, with all members present: Erin Volkart, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, Clerk Chris Hyrkas, Heidi Jones, and DJ Start (Volkart and Kunert joined the meeting already in progress). No visitors had signed up to address the council, so the first topic of discussion was the proposed cooperative agreement between Fillmore County and the city of Ostrander (regarding the upcoming street project). Brian Malm (representing the firm of Bolton & Menk) summarized the agreement, saying, “Fillmore County will basically have a cost participation in the agreement,” and he added that there are no dollar amounts listed in

the agreement, because bids have not yet been taken. He also pointed out that the plans were amended to reduce costs by decreasing the width of the streets, but he added that the streets will still exceed the minimum required width. Police Chief Tom Mosher summarized November’s police activity report. He said he received an estimate (totaling $593.75) on repairing the city park damages caused by a motorist, and he reported that gross misdemeanor charges are expected in the case, adding, “That’s in process, I haven’t heard any court dates yet, and there should be restitution.” He also said in November there was an incident in which methamphetamine was found in a residence in Ostrander, and he said there’s much more

of that around than many people would guess. Mosher also said the new No Parking signs (for winter) have been installed, and seem to be helping to keep the streets clear. He added that in recent weeks, he’s put in many hours investigating and documenting an ongoing investigation of suspected child abuse. Rick Whitley (Peopleservices) updated the council on the wastewater treatment plant operations. Dustin Tart asked the council for instruction on where to leave snow he plows near some homes, and he informed the council that the city’s street sander isn’t working well because the vibration mechanism has been running only in fits and starts. He said it would cost $500 to $600 to replace that portion, and

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. he doesn’t feel that’s worthwhile. Police Chief Mosher said the city of Fountain has a really nice plastic sander, which he said eliminates the corrosion problem caused by the salt and sand. Dustin will check around to see if there are affordable options for the city to get a better sanding mechanism. The council discussed and approved the Memorandum of Agreement regarding documentation of the old water

tower’s demolition, with Chris Hyrkas adding, “It says you can tear it down with the stipulations shown, within two years of the Memorandum of Agreement.” The council also OK’d a new Schedule of Fees for 2017. Chris Hyrkas pointed out one new item on the fee schedule is the “snowbird base rates” for water and sewer, which are 50% of the current base rates. The council See OSTRANDER Page 11 

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Notice of filiNg Amherst towNship Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 14, 2017 will be open on January 3, 2017 to January 17, 2017. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3-year term. One Treasurer, 2-year term. Qualified persons interested in filing may do so with the clerk. All filings must be at the office of the clerk by 5:00pm, January 17, 2017. Filing fee is $2.00. Kelly Eide, Clerk • Amherst Township

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Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 14, 2017 will be open on January 3, 2017 to January 17, 2017. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3-year term. One Treasurer, 2-year term. Qualified persons interested in filing may do so with the clerk. All filings must be at the office of the clerk by 5:00pm, January 17, 2017. Filing fee is $2.00.

Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 14, 2017 will be open on January 3, 2017 to January 17, 2017. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3-year term. One Treasurer, 1-year term. Qualified persons interested in filing may do so with the clerk. All filings must be at the office of the clerk by 5:00pm, January 17, 2017. Filing fee is $2.00.

Eunice Biel, Clerk • Bristol Township

Fay Garness, Clerk • Canton Township

Qualified persons interested in filing may do so with the clerk. All filings must be at the office of the clerk by 5:00pm, January 17, 2017. Filing fee is $2.00. Keith Brown, Clerk • Arendahl Township

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Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 14, 2017 will be open on January 3, 2017 to January 17, 2017.

Linda Marzolf, Clerk • Carimona Township

Luanne Storelee, Clerk • Carrolton Township

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Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 14, 2017 will be open on January 3, 2017 to January 17, 2017. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3-year term. One Supervisor, 2-year term. One Treasurer, 2-year term. Qualified persons interested in filing may do so with the clerk. Filing on January 17, 2017 will be with the Deputy Clerk, 19247 CR5, Spring Valley. Filing fee is $2.00. Lori Winter, Clerk • Forestville Township

Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3-year term. One Treasurer, 2-year term. Qualified persons interested in filing may do so with the clerk. All filings must be at the office of the clerk by 5:00pm, January 17, 2017. Filing fee is $2.00.

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Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 14, 2017 at the township hall will be open on January 3, 2017 to January 17, 2017. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3-year term. One Treasurer, 2-year term. Qualified persons interested in filing may do so with the clerk. All filings must be given to the clerk by 5:00pm, January 17, 2017. Filings may be sent to Bonnie Heidtke, 26297 County 7, Fountain, MN 55935 or call 507-4593443. Filing fee is $2.00. Bonnie Heidtke, Clerk • Fillmore Township

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Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 14, 2017 will be open on January 3, 2017 to January 12, 2017. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3-year term. One Treasurer, 2-year term. Qualified persons interested in filing may do so with the clerk. All filings must be at the office of the clerk by 5:00pm, January 17, 2017. Filing fee is $2.00. Kathy Whalen, Clerk • Harmony Township

Qualified persons interested in filing may do so with the clerk. All filings must be at the office of the clerk by 5:00pm, January 17, 2017. Filing fee is $2.00. Daniel L. Graskamp, Clerk • Fountain Township

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approved the official newspaper, banks, and attorney for 2017 (no changes from 2016), and approved the 2017 budget as submitted, after a few questions were discussed and clarified. The council also OK’d paying an invoice for $23,100 from Bolton & Menk regarding the infrastructure project. Hyrkas informed the council that she applied for a paint

grant through Valspar and the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, and explained the city has not qualified for the grant because the mural is not on city property. She asked if the city would consider having a mural painted on the side of the fire station. Mayor Nesler voiced interest, but asked, “Who’s going to paint it?” Hyrkas said it would need to be done by volunteers. The council agreed this would be a good idea, if volunteers could be found. Erin Volkart suggested having interested volunteers submit ideas for what they’d like to paint, and the city could then decide upon a plan. The council OK’d the application of an applicant for First Responders, pending background checks. The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, January 3 at 6 p.m. The public is welcome.

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, December 12, 2016

Blood - the perfect gift It can’t be wrapped or placed under a tree, but the perfect gift can help save patient lives this holiday season. The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give the lifesaving gift of a blood donation in December, a time when donations decline but the needs of patients remain steady. Barbara Coger will never forget the donors that gave the blood that her husband received during the holidays. “I have been donating blood for some time, but really started encouraging others to do so after my husband received a donation on Christmas Eve,” she said. “He had not been doing well and would not survive much longer, but with that extra boost, he was able to share a big smile with me on Christmas morning, something I will always cherish.”

Donors of all blood types are needed this holiday season to help ensure a sufficient supply for hospital patients. To encourage donations, all those who come to donate December 22, 2016 through January 8, 2017 will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross t-shirt, while supplies last. To make an appointment to give blood, download the

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Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1 (800) RED CROSS (1-800733-2767). Donors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass online health history questionnaire at redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to save time when donating. Upcoming blood donation opportunity: • December 21, 2106: 1-7 p.m., Green Lea Senior Living, 115 N. Lyndale St, Mabel, Minn..

German Shepherd doG mix Dog • Male • Adult • Large

Bronzon is a German Shepherd mix who is believed to be 6 years old, weighs 95 pounds and is neutered. Bronzon is house-trained, sits, shakes, lays down, stays fairly well and he comes when he is called. He likes being outside, but likes being with people more. Bronzon will whine a little if he knows you are inside and he is outside. He doesn’t bark much and there is no excessive barking or barking for no reason. Bronzon loves toys and playing fetch, he loves his belly scratched and loves to be with people. We are not sure on cats or kids younger than 15, as we have not had him around them. Bronzon is a big sweet boy and he loves hugs and snuggling. He loves going for rides, but yet a little nervous—gets better each time.

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Danielle Hoffman, Clerk • Jordan Township

Chris Gudmundson, Clerk • Holt Township

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Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 14, 2017 will be open on January 3, 2017 to January 17, 2017. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3-year term. One Treasurer, 2-year term. Affidavits of Candidacy may be filed with the town clerk at the H&R Block office in Houston or by calling the Clerk at 507-896-3105. All filings must be at the office of the clerk by 5:00pm, January 17, 2017. Office hours 9am-5pm. Filing fee is $2.00. Christine K. Rischette, Clerk • Houston Township

Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held at the Money Creek Town Hall, 1937 Money Creek Road, Houston, MN 55943, on March 14, 2017 will be open on January 3, 2017 to January 17, 2017. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3-year term. One Treasurer, 2-year term. Qualified persons interested in filing may do so with the clerk at his home at 18035 County 26, Houston, MN 55943. All filings must be at the office of the clerk by 5:00pm, January 17, 2017. Office hours on the last day will be 1:00pm-5:00pm. Filing fee is $2.00. Adam Florin, Clerk • Money Creek Township

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Notice of filiNg Newburg towNshiP Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 14, 2017 will be open on January 3, 2017 to January 17, 2017. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3-year term. One Clerk, 2-year term. Qualified persons interested in filing may do so with the clerk. All filings must be at the office of the clerk by 5:00pm, January 17, 2017. Filing fee is $2.00. Genette Halverson, Clerk • Newburg Township

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Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 14, 2017 will be open on January 3, 2017 to January 17, 2017.

Curtis Bisek, Clerk • Preston Township

Marianne Hockema, Clerk • Sumner Township

Debra Dewey • Clerk, Yucatan Township

Keri Sand, Clerk • Preble Township

Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3-year term. One Treasurer, 2-year term Qualified persons interested in filing may do so with the clerk. All filings must be at the office of the clerk by 5:00pm, January 17, 2017. Filing fee is $2.00.

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on to old business. First, the commission looked at a property on 206 Lincoln, which had passed a deadline to make repairs in October of 2015. The issue with the property stemmed from building additions and repairs that were not made up to code. The debate before the commission was whether to demolish the property or repair it, which may result in a full rebuilding from a basic structure. There was worry that the property might become a â&#x20AC;&#x153;can of wormsâ&#x20AC;? of repairs on top of each other, making it too expensive and time-consuming for the city to undertake. Abraham suggested looking into possible outside funding or programs for repairs of the building, and Schultz agreed that all steps need to be taken before demolition. Abraham suggested that the basic structure of the house might still be solid, and the com-

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Proceeds from Big Springs Lutheran Church sale benefit area non-profits an Church, and funds began to be dispersed. All of the proceeds from the sale of the church and its belongings went to non-profit organizations. St. Matthewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church of Granger, Greenfield Lutheran Church of Harmony, Christ Lutheran Church of Preston, the Harmony Fire Department, and the Harmony Ambulance Service each received $5,000. Monster Bash and the Fillmore County Relay for Life were given $2,000 apiece, and the Fillmore Central Milk Fund received $500. The biggest portion of the funds went to the Big Springs Proceeds from the sale of St. Paul Lutheran Church (also known Cemetery Association, which as Big Springs Lutheran Church) have been given to area non- received a total of $15,000. The cemetery had always been profit groups. Photo submitted divided into two sections, one for the Big Springs Cemetery didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rain!â&#x20AC;? Kiehne chuckled. and the other for the St. Paul Bty Hannah Wingert â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sad that it had to close, The church members were Lutheran Church Cemetery. but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not much you can happy with the way the sale Since the sale of the church, do about it,â&#x20AC;? former St. Paul went when all was said and the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s section has been Lutheran Church (also known done. The building ended up merged with the Big Springs as Big Springs Lutheran) dea- being purchased by a group Cemetery. A memorial bench based out of Chatfield that will be installed in the cemetery con David Kiehne remarked. The churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last service was operates as a church. St. to recognize that the St. Paul held on June 26, 2016 with a Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roman Catholic Cha- Lutheran church was a part of time of reminiscing and fellow- pel had been meeting in mem- the cemetery for over a hundred bersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; homes, but had outgrown years. ship following the service. At the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final annual the small spaces. The Big The former congregation of meeting earlier this year, the Springs Lutheran Church fit the St. Paul Lutheran Church has moved on to join other area group began working on the their needs. process of selling the church On November 16, 2016, churches, but they will always and the items it held. They the deed of sale was recorded fondly remember their time at decided to try to sell it on for the Big Springs Luther- Big Springs Church. their own without a third party. Unfortunately, they kept running into issues with zoning. Because of the location of the Monday-Saturday: church and the zoning laws 6 am - 2 pm there, the building could only be sold as a church or storage Also open FridAy evenings 4:30 - 8 pm! Serving fish and building. After not getting a variety of other delicious meals! any bites, it was decided to send it to auction. The church 701 Parkway Ave S. â&#x20AC;˘ Lanesboro, MN members contacted several area 507-467-3444 auction companies to find out the fees they would charge. TheCrackedEgg@outlook.com Gehling Auction offered to run the auction at no cost to the church. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We primarily worked with Denny Brusse (from Gehling Auction) on most of the sale set-up.â&#x20AC;? Kiehne said. The church started working to put Please help make this Christmas special for everyone! a sale bill together in August We are a drop-off location for Rural Concerns of 2016. 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and takes dedication. Martin goes on to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of debate if dance is an art or a sport but I would say that dancers are both artists and athletes. The thing with dance is we have to be giving 100% for the whole performance, but not show that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s difficult (and it is difficult).â&#x20AC;? Though it takes hard work ,the members of the dance teams wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change a thing as Martin notes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing like the feeling of going on the dance floor and giving it all you can. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing like the bond of a dance team and all being perfectly in syncâ&#x20AC;? with everyone moving together in one swift motion. BrookLynn Johnson, daughter of Paul and Dorinda Johnson, who absolutely loves being a member of the Chatfield dance team, states, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dance is a major part of my life and what I look forward to throughout the school day. My coach and team are a major part of why I love it so much. Dance takes my mind off things and makes me feel good about myself.â&#x20AC;? Johnson enthusiastically says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t anything else I would rather doâ&#x20AC;? than dance! Being a part of a dance team is so much more than dancing. Martin says â&#x20AC;&#x153;You get to know each other and your team becomes a group of people you spend early mornings and late nights with, perfecting details and laughing and eating and working and so much more. My team is like my family,â&#x20AC;? she states. The heartwarming comments the varsity dance team members mentioned when asked about Coach Delaney brings that team closeness to light. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our coach, Melissa is an amazing person. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patient and smart and funny and understanding and always has a smile on her face. We are so lucky that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the one who started Chatfield Dance Team six years ago, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s come so far because of her,â&#x20AC;? states Larissa Martin. Danielle Hampel is the Junior Varsity dance coach for Chatfield High School, with 13 members on her dance team. Hampel says she began volunteering with the Chatfield JV dance team â&#x20AC;&#x153;because I have been in some form of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;danceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; since I was very young,â&#x20AC;? so last year when Delaney asked her to help with the Chatfield dance team, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was excited to help out!â&#x20AC;? she states. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that coaching this sport is very rewarding,â&#x20AC;? Hampel says. The team performs at dance competitions throughout the season as well as boys and girls basketball games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All the girls have great attitudes,â&#x20AC;? comments Hampel, adding, â&#x20AC;&#x153;they love dance and it showsâ&#x20AC;? when they are both practicing and performing. Hampel feels that dance teaches participants â&#x20AC;&#x153;to keep See DANCE TEAMS Page 15 î&#x192;¤

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trying and to do your best, to have determination and dedicationâ&#x20AC;? and says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;it will create lasting memories and friendships you will always rememberâ&#x20AC;? fondly. Kyla Olson is the coach for the Houston High School Dance Team. She says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have been involved in Houston dance since it beganâ&#x20AC;? in one way or another. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was about seven years old when the team first started back in 2002 with Erica Upton-Wurst as the head coach,â&#x20AC;? states Olson as she explains her sister, Kristen was on this very first competitive dance team so, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I first started out as a fan for Houstonâ&#x20AC;? and after watching other family members be a part of the team and her other sister, Katie, eventually becoming team manager, Olson was inspired to get involved herself. As soon as she was old enough, in seventh grade, she signed up for dance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From seventh grade until senior year, I danced along some of the greatest girls whom I am still very close with to this day,â&#x20AC;? says Olson. After graduating, she was fortunate to have an opportunity to be part of Houstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dance team as a JV coach. This year is her first year as Houstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head varsity coach and â&#x20AC;&#x153;I could not be more excited,â&#x20AC;? she says. Having been on the dance team, and now coaching the dance team, Olson knows full well that â&#x20AC;&#x153;unlike other sports, dance is a six-day a week sportâ&#x20AC;? with a longer season that most sports and long days spent at competitions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a very big commitment for young athletes and it takes a lot of dedication and perseverance. I commend my dancers for this,â&#x20AC;? says Olson. Olson states that Houston dance team is fortunate to have gained a new JV coach this year, as well, in Shanta Gathright. Gathright is originally from St. Charles, Minn., where she was once a member of the dance team and for the past few years was an assistant coach there before starting with Houston dance team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The season is just getting started, but she has already been a tremendous help to me and the teamâ&#x20AC;? Olson says about Gathright adding, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can already tell that she is an amazing addition to this program and I am beyond excited to see all of the great things she has to offer to our teamâ&#x20AC;? as the season progresses. Erin Walters, 13, a member of the Houston Varsity Dance Team, who has been in dance since third grade, says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like that you can just do whatever you want and nobody is going to judge you when they are all dancingâ&#x20AC;? alongside you. Ashley Laschenski, 14, is in her second year of dance and she laughingly says she joined the Houston dance team because â&#x20AC;&#x153;my mom made me do a sport and it sounded really, really fun,â&#x20AC;? and she was right,

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as she states, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like itâ&#x20AC;? and has decided to stay active in dance. Alexa Johnson, 14, has been in dance since seventh grade. Her favorite thing about dance is competition day because â&#x20AC;&#x153;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun doing our routine in front of people,â&#x20AC;? she states. Tessa Peterson, 14, is a seasoned dancer, as she has been involved since fourth grade and has made a lot of friends through dance, not only through the Houston dance team but also at Nicoleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School of Dance in LaCrescent, Minn., where she performs studio dancing. Nadiya Carney, 14, is in her third year on the Houston dance team. She likes dance because â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like to be on a team,â&#x20AC;? she says and also likes the close friendships that are created through dance. Maddie Srock, 14, has been on the Houston dance team for three years and likes dance

because â&#x20AC;&#x153;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a super fun thing to do and the feeling you get when your dancing is amazing,â&#x20AC;? she states. Elizabeth Larson, 14, in her third year on the Houston dance team, states that she enjoys being on the team because â&#x20AC;&#x153;it gives you exercise and you make friendsâ&#x20AC;? that you maybe wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have otherwise. When the Houston Varsity dance team was asked to describe coach Olson, some of the comments heard were, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really good coach,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun,â&#x20AC;? and, â&#x20AC;&#x153;She has really good choreography,â&#x20AC;? among other compliments. It is easy to see after meeting and talking with the members of these dance teams and their coaches that they may put in a lot of hard work but they also get so much in return.

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Elton expands abstract and title company By Barb Jeffers On August 1, 2016, Jana Eltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Masters) business doubled in size as she purchased Town & Country Abstracting in Preston, Minn., and combined it with the business she already owned to create Fillmore-Houston County Abstract and Title LLC. Elton grew up in Canton, Minn., and graduated from Mabel-Canton school and worked in Fillmore County for many years, so she is not only familiar with the area but also many of the residents of Fillmore County. She is now in a position to provide abstract and title work to people in Fillmore County, in addition to Houston County, and is eager to help them in any way she can - including saving them money when possible. After performing abstract work for nine years at the Fillmore County Courthouse, Elton became a business owner on October 1, 2015 when she bought Dale Scobie Abstracting Studio of Houston County from Scobie, which was located in Spring Grove, Minn. Elton had asked Scobie five years prior if he would be interested in selling the business but he was not quite ready to retire at the time. Elton says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know he kept my name and number by his computer for five years,â&#x20AC;? and when he did contact her about purchasing the business in Spring Grove, she was ready to take over the reins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am very grateful to him,â&#x20AC;? Elton says about Scobie, as he gave her the opportunity to become a business owner in the first place. She renamed the business JE Abstracting and Title of Spring Grove after taking ownership. Elton then had another great prospect come along this year when she was able to acquire Town and Country Abstracting in Preston from Scott Springer. On August 1, 2016, Elton took over Town and Country Abstracting and combined it with JE Abstracting and Title to create her new business. Sandy Solberg will stay in the office in Preston while Elton works in both the Preston office and her home office in Spring Grove. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the one that taught me how to do this,â&#x20AC;? Elton says of Solberg, explaining that when she first began doing the same type of work at the Fillmore County Courthouse she asked Solberg if she could help her learn the job. Solberg was a great support to her throughout

the years and is once again, only in a different role. Elton is very glad to have Solberg in the Preston office with her years of knowledge and expertise in the field. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She is so amazingly smart at this,â&#x20AC;? says Elton, and it gives her peace of mind to know that Solberg can take care of things at the Preston office. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what I would do without her,â&#x20AC;? says Elton. Fillmore-Houston County Abstract & Title LLC offers several services, including updating abstracts, creating new abstracts to replace those that have been lost, title searches and bankruptcy searches. She also plans to offer title insurance in the near future. Fillmore-Houston County Abstract & Title LLC is â&#x20AC;&#x153;not affiliated with any attorney,â&#x20AC;? states Elton, which makes a difference to many people as they often already have their own attorney. Elton is always happy to answer any questions residents may have, as she says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes people just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where to start or what they need to doâ&#x20AC;? to begin the process they need to complete. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If anyone has any questions, you can call,â&#x20AC;? says Elton, adding there is â&#x20AC;&#x153;no charge for calls,â&#x20AC;? so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to call and ask a question if you need to. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We cannot give legal advice because we are not attorneys,

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Fillmore County Sports By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com The list of post-season football award winners is highlighted by the kid from Rushford-Peterson. Trojan senior The RB/S Noah C a r l s o n Trende swoops up a boatload Report of honors. For leading R-P to a 12-2 season and a state runner-up finish, he is the AP Player of Paul Trende the Year, an All-State 1st Team selection (all classes). Carlson is also the Mid-Southeast-East (MSE) Offensive Player of the Year. It is his second All-District nod. He was AllTRC as a sophomore. He had one of the best seasons in Minnesota history; 343 carries, 2797 yards, 41 rushing TDs, 47 total TDs, 33 runs of 20-plus yards, defense’s second leading tackler. Records vary among sites (mshsl. org, mnfootballhub.com, mnfootballcoaches.com). Only Tyler Evans (McLeod West) in 2000 and 2001 (2,809/2,762 and 3,498/3,673 > sites differ), Reggie Gandy (DeLaSalle) in 2010 (3,116), and Kent Fiebelkorn (Hoffman/Kenston) in 1980 (3,062) have put up more yards in a season. Fiebelkorn (54), Evans (45), Gandy, and Carlson (41 each) have the top three rushing TD seasons. Carlson was somehow omitted from the Mr. Football finalist list. Six other Trojans join him as All-District; senior WR/CB Luke Rasmussen (13 interceptions; 35-507, 6 TDs receiving; two PR TDs, one KOR TD), junior TE/LB Jake Paulson (41-887, 12 TDs receiving; five FR’s, FR-TD), sophomore QB Landon Skalet (91-149, 1,612 yards, 21 TDs, 6 INTs, 61 first downs passing, 124.2 QB-rating), senior RB/ DB Landon Goree (3 TDs; 3 I N Ts ) , senior OL/ DL Ethan Ethan Anderson, Anderson and junior RB/LB Dawson Dahl (team leading 84 tackles). Head Coach D a v i n Thompson is the MSE Coach of the Year. Fillmore C e n t r a l ’s 9-2 section runnerup squad Dawson Dahl boasts seven A-D selections. Repeat picks

are senior QB/LB Riley Means (916 yards, 12 TDs rushing; 657 yards, 7 TDs, 9 INTs passing; team second-best 79 tackles), junior RB/LB Brady Ristau (553 yards, 5 TDs rushing; teamhigh 87 tackles), and senior O L / D L Justin Ristau (teamleader in Justin Ristau TFL’s; 30-38 PATs). Senior OL/DL Walker Ward, sophomore RB Josh Peters (853 rushing yards, 9 total TDs), junior RB/ LB Nate Haugerud (9 total TDs), and junior RB/ LB Matt Lutes are first time Walker Ward picks. Kingsland’s lone selection is senior RB/LB Neal Mulhern. In the Southeast-White, Chatfield senior WR/LB Parker Fossum (36-547 yards, 5 TDs receiving; 133 rushing yards) is repeat A-D. Junior RB Jake Mandt (1,071 yards, 13 TDs rushing) and senior OL/ DL Kevin Bradt are first-timers. In the 9-man South-East, Mabel-Canton boasts four A-D Kevin Bradt picks. Senior RB/LB Weston Whalen (1,197 yards, 16 TDs rushing; over 3,200 yards and 40-plus TDs the past three years) is a repeat pick. Sophomore QB/S Drew Wyffels (581 yards, 8 TDs, 5 INTs passing; 237 yards, 2 TDs rushing; 9 interceptions, INT return TD), junior OL/ DL Pierce Lind, and junior OL/ DL Hunter Drew Wyffels Erickson are first-timers. Houston boasts four A-D picks, senior QB Harry Chiglo (611 yards, 15 TDs rushing; 379 yards, 4 TDs, 5 INT’s passing), junior RB/DB Zach Schneider (570 yards, 6 TDs rushing; 3 TDs receiving), sophomore RB/LB Joey Fishel (542 yards, 7 TDs rushing), and Harry Chiglo junior TE/ LB Cody Carpenter. Lanesboro boasts three senior A-D picks. Collin Scott (RB/DB > 1,205 rushing, 421 receiving, 14 total

TDs) and Cole Schwichtenberg (QB/ DB> 572 passing, 678 rushing yards, 15 total Jared Troendle TDs) repeat. Jared Troendle (OL/DL) is a first-timer.

Wrestling Preview

The county wrestling scene starts with a change. GMLOKS is no longer. GMLOS now exists. With Kingsland out of the cooperative (they’ve had just a single wrestler the past few years), the Journal Sports will no longer cover the Bulldogs. The move allows GMLOS to compete in Class A versus AA. The LARP Screamin’ Eagles went 8-13 in duals last year, falling to Albert Lea in a Section 1AA quarter. Coaches Tim Tekautz and Dave Riebel return 11 of their 14 section meet competitors including a nice senior fivesome. The coach’s son, twotime state entrant, last year’s section runner-up and 4th place finisher in Class AA at 152, McCoy Tekautz, heads the cast. Tekautz went 12-4 in an injury shortened year. He starts the year ranked #1. Classmates Justin Mueller (145, 18-3, 3rd at sections), Josh Doerr (113, 16-7, 4th at sections, All-TRC pick), Cody Rain (220), and Xavier Riser (126) help the S-Eagle cause. Juniors Sam Puetz (160, 17-13), Logan Schindeldecker (285), and sophomore Dominick Jenkins (126, 18-20, 5th at McCoy Tekautz sections) placed fourth, fourth, and fifth at sections. Reece Riebel (junior 120), Sam Schwendinger (junior 113), Ethan Sense (sophomore 145), Colton Mart (sophomore 285), and Carter Weidemann (sophomore 145) bring more experience to a 27-man LARP roster. Chatfield wrestling begins year two under Travis Bartels. The Gophers went 3-15 last year, losing in a 1A wrestle-in match. Team Chosen Valley has its outstanding grappler in Jake Mandt. The junior (32-4) spent much of last year ranked #1 at 138 in Class A. The All-TRC pick was section runner-up and took third at state. He was the only Gopher to finish in the top four at sections. Seth Goetzinger (106, 8th grade), Chase Ketterhagen (120, sophomore), L i n c o l n Jake Mandt Salisbury (152, sophomore),

Davontae Goldsmith (152 sophomore), and Ben Ihrke (152, junior) were section competitors. Nathan Goldsmith (138, sophomore), Alex Pagel (160, senior), and Carter Fishbaugher (junior, 170) returns after injuries. They are among Chatfield’s 19-man, one senior varsity. FCLMC wrestling will begin another year short on numbers. The Wolves went 0-12 last year, falling to W-K in a Section 1A wrestle-in match. Head Coach Joe Cullen does have good seniors in Treyten Chiglo, Walker Ward, and Jacob Thomas. Chiglo (113, 20-11) and Thomas (285, 18-9) each finished fifth at sections last year. Thomas was All-TRC. Ward (220, 6-4) missed sections per injury. Eric Kunz (152, junior) also is back. Twins Cale and Caden A n d e r son are 8th Jacob Thomas graders on varsity. They are the younger brothers of former FCLMC state champion Niko Anderson. The Wolves have 16 listed on their mshsl.org roster.

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The basketball season is just beginning. A lot can happen yet. Nevertheless, the last two county girls teams left standing a year ago made early statements to start 2016-2017. RushfordPeterson opened 3-0, beating Cotter (63-56), Lanesboro (5034), and Fillmore Central (4729). Brianna Koop ushered in her senior year loudly (29 pts, 14-18 FTs, career-high 22 rebs, 6 assists) versus the Ramblers, with an assist from Savannah Skalet (10 pts, 5 rebs). Koop had another big double-double (15 pts, 15 rebs) versus the Bur-

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Post-Season Football Honors

ros. Mikayla Crawford’s careerbest-tying effort (16 pts, 8 stls) led the way. Skalet (9 pts, 4 assists, 7 stls) helped out. Cassidy Ruud (12 pts) and Haley Polin (6 pts, 7 rebs, 3 assists, 3 stls) paced the Burros. Koop (16 pts, 8 rebs), Crawford (15 pts, 4 rebs, 4 assists), and Skalet (8 pts, 7 rebs, 3 assists) then subdued the Falcons. R-P held FC to 2-20 FGs in the second half. Tayah Barnes (9 pts, 6 rebs) and Kendyl Bennett (8 pts, 6 rebs) paced FC. R-P is 2-0, 3-0. FC is 0-2. Meanwhile, Kingsland avenged two losses last year by beating Grand Meadow (59-39) and St. Charles (62-57) Courtney Schmidt and Kellyn Webster had three three’s each in a 37-22 first half versus the Larks. Schmidt (16 pts, 3-4 three’s, 4 stls), Gracie Schmidt (11 pts, 7-8 FTs), and Webster (9 pts, 3-5 three’s) led the way. Point guard Alayna Meskill (5 pts, 8 rebs) controlled the double-K offense. Versus the Saints, the Knights went from up 44-26 to tied 49-49 to winners all in the second half. C-Schmidt (16 pts, 8-13 FG’s), Lauren Buchholtz (12 pts, 6 rebs), Kailey Link (10 pts, 5 rebs), and Webster (9 pts on 3-4 three’s) did work. Kingsland is 1-0, 2-0.

Girls Basketball (11/29 - 12/3)

G-E 14, Lanesboro 40 (L: H. Polin 11 pts, 11 rebs, 6 stls; Caroline Mayer 11 pts, 4 stls) FC 31, Caledonia 62 (FC: K. Bennett 8 pts, 8 rebs; Kenzie Broadwater 6 pts, 6 rebs, 9 stls) Chatfield 48, Southland 62 (C: Macy Pederson career-high 15 pts (5-8 FGs, 3-4 FTs), 3 stls; Mariah Bell 14 pts, 10 rebs, 4 stls. Gophers led 38-30 with around 11-minutes to play) See SPORTS Page 19 

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SG 45, Lanesboro 41 (L: Emily Snyder 11 pts, 12 rebs; C. Ruud 10 pts, 4 stls. Burros (1-1, 1-2) led 32-20 early in second) D-E 69, Chatfield 52 (C: Mariah Bell 16 pts (8-9 FTs), 15 rebs, 3 stls; Macy Pederson 16 pts (4-7 three’s)) L/P 72, M-C 33 (MC: Coranda Vickerman/Payton Danielson 9 pts. Cougars are 0-1) Chatfield 19, Lourdes 61 (Gophers are 0-2, 0-3)

Boys Basketball (12/2 - 12/3)

M-C 60, G-E 82 (MC: Drew Wyffels 19 pts (five 3’s); Blake Henry 13 pts, 11 rebs; Brenden Kerns 13 pts, 7 rebs) L/P 40, M-C 47 (MC: D. Wyffels 12 pts, 6 rebs, 4 assists; B. Kerns 12 pts. Cougars are 1-1)

Wrestling (12/1 - 12/3)

Triton 48, LFCMC 25 (FCLMC FF’ed eight with one double FF. Wolves won the five matches wrestled; T. Chiglo (120), E. Kunz (152), and J. Thomas (285) won by pin, Cale Anderson (106) by 11-0 MD, Caden Anderson by 7-2 D); LARP 68, Triton 12 (Cobras FF’ed three weights, S-Eagles one. Gable Speltz (113), D.

Jenkins (138), E. Sense (145), J. Mueller (160), S. Puetz (170), Noah Herber (182), and M. Tekautz (195) scored pins. Ross Herber (106) scored a 15-0 TF. R. Riebel (132) won an 8-2 D); LARP 65, FCLMC 9 (Wolves FF’ed eight weights with one double FF. G-Speltz (113) & J. Doerr (120) won by pin, E-Sense by an 18-3 TF for the S-Eagles. J. Thomas (285) won by pin, Cale Anderson (106) by 6-5 D for Wolves. LARP is 2-0. Wolves are 0-2) Winona Invite (LARP had nine wrestlers place over 12 weights, helping the team take fourth (of 12). Heavyweights #1 in AA K-M and #1 in AAA Apple Valley took first and second. Noah Herber (182 > 2-1) and X. Riser (126 > 3-1) each took third. J. Doerr (120), E. Sense (145), and S. Puetz (170) took fourth) Rochester Invite > Chatfield 58, Century 19 (Gophers won four by FF. S. Goetzinger (106), Tate Karver (113), Campbell Berg (132), L. Salisbury (160), and Alex Coe (285) won by pin, J. Mandt by 17-2 TF); Chatfield 28, Mayo 44 (T. Karver (113), N. Goldsmith (145), J. Mandt (152), and C. Fishbaugher (195) won by fall, L. Salisbury (160) won a 15-4 MD); Chatfield 37, John Marshall 39 (Gophers are 1-2)

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Ask a Trooper By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: What are the legal ramifications if someone is arrested for DWI with a child in a vehicle? Answer: If the child is less than 16 years of age and is Troy H. greater than Christianson 36 months younger than the driver, the DWI the violation would be enhanced to include Child Endangerment. • First offense DWI under a 0.16: 90 days in jail and/or $1,000 fine. • First offense DWI under a 0.16 with a child: one year in jail and/or $3,000 fine. • First offense DWI over a 0.16: one year in jail and/or $3,000 fine. • First offense DWI over a 0.16 with a child: one year in jail and/or $3,000 fine and vehicle forfeiture. • Subsequent DWI/DUI and impaired driving offenses will result in longer potential jail time, higher fines, longer driver’s license suspensions, and harsher penalties. For a complete list of the criminal and administrative penalties you may face for subsequent DWIs, please visit the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) website: https:// dps.mn.gov/divisions/ots/laws/ Pages/impaired-driving.aspx. Minnesota’s enhanced DWI enforcement and education efforts have contributed to the continued reduction of alcoholrelated deaths. Still, impaired driving remains a serious threat. In the past five years (2011 – 2015), there were 462 drunk driving-related deaths in Minnesota – 95 people were killed in drunk driving-related crashes in 2015 alone. In addition, each year approximately 27,000 people are arrested in Minnesota for DWI, with one in seven Minnesota drivers having a DWI on their record. Help prevent impaired driving: • Plan for a safe ride – designate a sober driver, use a cab/ public transportation or stay at the location of the celebration. • Offer to be a designated driver, or be available to pick up a loved one anytime, anywhere. • Buckle up – the best defense against a drunk driver. • Report drunk driving – call 911 when witnessing impaired driving behavior. Be prepared to provide location, license plate number and observed dangerous behavior. It is important to note that DWI laws apply to all vehicles including: cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, snowmobiles, ATVs, riding lawn mowers and golf carts. You can avoid a ticket — and

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98.90 ACRE FARM FOR SALE BY SEALED BID AUCTION Sealed bids will be received at the Law Office of Hammell & Murphy, P.L.L.P. located at 110 East Main Street in Caledonia, Minnesota, until Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 4:00 pm for the purchase of agricultural and recreational real estate located approximately one mile northeast of the City of Spring Grove, Houston County, Minnesota, along State Highway 44. Property includes approximately 62.19 acres of tillable crop land and approximately 37 acres of recreational land including pasture and timber. Excellent hunting and recreational property with potential building site. Property will be sold in one tract consisting of Houston County Parcel identification numbers 15.0055.000 and 15.0661.000. Bids shall be made in writing, enclosed in a sealed envelope and plainly marked “Spring Grove Farm Sale” on the exterior. Bids shall contain the name, address and phone numbers of the bidder. Bids may be either delivered in person or mailed to Jed J. Hammell, Hammell & Murphy, 110 East Main St., Caledonia, MN 55921. Bids shall be deemed received on the date the bid arrives at the Law Office of Hammell & Murphy, P.L.L.P. Initial sealed bids shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check made payable to “Hammell & Murphy Trust Account” for five percent (5%) of the bid as an earnest money deposit. SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS AND TO NEGOTIATE WITH BIDDERS, AND FURTHER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONDUCT A BID-OFF BETWEEN THE TOP SIX (6) BIDDERS. If seller exercises its right to conduct a bid-off, the bid-off shall occur on Friday, December 16, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. at the Hammell & Murphy Law Office. Seller reserves the right to conduct the bid-off according to seller’s discretion, including the right to conduct a confidential bid-off in person or by telephone. The successful bidder will be required to enter into a Standard Minnesota Purchase Agreement; said agreement will provide for a closing date on or before February 1, 2017. The premises are being sold “AS IS”. If you should have any questions regarding this property or the bid procedure, please contact the law offices of Jed J. Hammell, Hammell & Murphy, P.L.L.P., 110 East Main St., Caledonia, Minnesota at (507) 725-3361 or by email at jedrhm@acegroup.cc

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various committees. I would like to see that the momentum does not end because we spent a lot of time and effort in the process.” The council held their annual Truth in Taxation hearing. A number of residents attended the hearing with their property tax mailings in hand, concerned about the proposed 11% levy increase. The council assured them that since that number had been submitted to the county, it had been whittled down to a more manageable 2.9% increase. A public hearing was held for Rick and Cheryl Lamon’s request to put up a storage unit on their property at 100 Beacon Street East. “Stumpy’s is the only one it would affect,” Rick Lamon pointed out, adding that he had spoken with him and he had no issue with it as long as the Lamons verified the lot line first. The council approved the Lamons’ request. Jerod Wagner from the Lanesboro Fire Department asked the council to approve Cody Hungerholt and Colin Bakke as the two new candidates for the fire department. Wagner informed the council that the year-to-date calls for the department are trending higher than average, with a total of 24 calls this years so far. Sandy Webb thanked the city for supporting the tuck pointing project at the Lanesboro Historical Museum, which will help keep all of the treasures within the museum protected from the

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elements. The Chamber of Commerce had a very good turnout for the Christmas Inn Tour on December 4 with over 300 tickets sold. Director of Tourism Cheryl Krage asked the council to approve the $400 invoice from the city to the Chamber of Commerce as they have done in prior years. The money goes to help print and distribute the Lanesboro Visitor’s Guide. The council approved the invoice. It was decided to remove the u-turn sign on Parkway at the

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base of the golf course. The council reviewed the proposals received from Nethercut Schieber Law and Manion Law Firm for the city’s attorney services and accepted the one from Manion Law Firm. Councilmember Autumn Johnson proposed that the council remove the $7,500 City Economic Development Authority budget from the city’s 2017 budget. “I oppose that because we have a strong EDA, and we’re just not giving them teeth to work with,” Mayor Krom stated.

“They do a lot of good things for Lanesboro.” The motion to remove CEDA from the budget failed. A motion was passed terminating the city’s contract with Davy Engineering providing City Attorney Manion’s clarification on potential fees for termination. City Administrator Michele Peterson thanked the council for all of their hard work and efforts, with special recognition to Mayor Krom, as that evening was his last meeting serving as Mayor of Lanesboro. She also recognized

councilmember Tom Dybing for his 12 years of service to the council. “It’s been an honor for me to work with the council over the last two years,” said Mayor Krom. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time and wish the new council the best.” “We will still be helping out the city of Lanesboro wherever we can even though we’re no longer on the city council,” Dybing said. The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be held on January 2, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.

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â&#x20AC;˘Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* â&#x20AC;˘Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* â&#x20AC;˘Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-6pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* â&#x20AC;˘Fillmore County Public Health Vaccination Clinic, starts 1pm, 902 Houston St. NW, Preston. 507-7653898. â&#x20AC;˘Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* â&#x20AC;˘Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.*

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â&#x20AC;˘Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, PioÂneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.* â&#x20AC;˘AA Closed meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.*

WED., DECEMBER 14 â&#x20AC;˘Active Senior Exercise Class, 8:459:30am, Coffee Street Fitness Center, Lanesboro. 507-272-3731.* â&#x20AC;˘Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:15am-12pm, Coffee Street Fitness Center, Lanesboro. 507-272-3731.* â&#x20AC;˘Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* â&#x20AC;˘Trailbusters meeting, 7pm, American Legion, Mabel.

â&#x20AC;˘Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, Mabel Telephone Company, lower level, 214 N Main St., Mabel.*

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â&#x20AC;˘Chatfield NA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*

SAT., DECEMBER 17 â&#x20AC;˘St. Johns Food Shelf, 9-10:30am, 241 Line St. S, Wykoff.. â&#x20AC;˘Spring Valley Food Shelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* â&#x20AC;˘Bluff Country ATV Club meeting, 10am, Rushford American Legion. â&#x20AC;˘Mabel Food Shelf, 10am-12pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, Mabel. â&#x20AC;˘Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507)765-2518.*

SUN., DECEMBER 18 â&#x20AC;˘Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*

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$129,900 209 MAIN ST SOUTH, CHATFIELD

#4073199 â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial building with great visibility in downtown Chatfield LISTINGspace â&#x20AC;˘ Large display window â&#x20AC;˘ 4,706 sq. ft. ideal for NEW retail/office â&#x20AC;˘ Renovated handicap bathroom â&#x20AC;˘ New commercial grade carpet â&#x20AC;˘ Tons of storage in full basement with concrete floor â&#x20AC;˘ Second level offers 2-1 bedroom remodeled apartments

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204 DIVISION ST NE, CHATFIELD

$156,900 #4074414

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 2,420 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ New flooring â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood floors â&#x20AC;˘ Radon mitigation system â&#x20AC;˘ Deck â&#x20AC;˘ Updated windows & electrical service â&#x20AC;˘ Steel siding â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor Laundry room & bathroom remodel â&#x20AC;˘ LL family room/den â&#x20AC;˘ 1 Car garage with room to add 2nd stall

NEW LISTING

712 CLIFF ST NE, CHATFIELD

#4075544 #4075791

â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Main floor bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘Â¨2 Updated Baths includes master â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ Updated kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Gas fireplace with built-ins, â&#x20AC;˘ Screen porch â&#x20AC;˘ Patio â&#x20AC;˘ Steel siding â&#x20AC;˘ Newer roof & driveway â&#x20AC;˘ 0.58 Acre wooded lot â&#x20AC;˘ Landscaped â&#x20AC;˘ No backyard neighbors â&#x20AC;˘ Storage shed â&#x20AC;˘ Appliances â&#x20AC;˘ Move-in condition â&#x20AC;˘ Quick possession

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$179,900

SOLD 468 PLEASANT ST SW, CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ Walkout â&#x20AC;˘ SOâ&#x20AC;˘ 1960LD 21179 US 52, PRESTON SOLD 416 BENNETT ST NE, CHATFIELD LD â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 2,338 sq. ft. SO SOLD

428 HILLSIDE DR SE, CHATFIELD

$249,900 #4073229

â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms on Main â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ 0.42 acre â&#x20AC;˘ Open floor plan â&#x20AC;˘ Paneled doors â&#x20AC;˘ Large foyer â&#x20AC;˘ 2,656 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Custom cabinets â&#x20AC;˘ Granite tops â&#x20AC;˘ Island â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood floors â&#x20AC;˘ Master suite w/walk-in closet â&#x20AC;˘ Tray ceiling â&#x20AC;˘ Large foyer â&#x20AC;˘ Vaulted ceiling â&#x20AC;˘ Expand in the lower level â&#x20AC;˘ Great location GREAT STARTER HOME!

224 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD

â&#x20AC;˘ 5 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car

219 ALLEY FILLMORE ST SE, CHATFIELD

â&#x20AC;˘ 28â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Block building with alley access

â&#x20AC;˘ 5 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 672 sq. ft. Garage w/workshop â&#x20AC;˘ 3,336 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Original woodwork â&#x20AC;˘ Double staircase â&#x20AC;˘ Pocket doors â&#x20AC;˘ Crown molding â&#x20AC;˘ Built-ins, Wood floors â&#x20AC;˘ 2nd Floor laundry â&#x20AC;˘ Finished walk-up attic (5th bedroom) â&#x20AC;˘ Permanent siding â&#x20AC;˘ Good roof â&#x20AC;˘ Loaded with character

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122 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD

$310,000 #4072386

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 5,388 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ Original woodwork â&#x20AC;˘ Elaborate craftsmanship â&#x20AC;˘ 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceilings â&#x20AC;˘ Double staircases â&#x20AC;˘ Pocket doors â&#x20AC;˘ Ash/Maple/Oak floors â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled kitchen with granite tops & butler pantry â&#x20AC;˘ Finished walk up attic â&#x20AC;˘ Large corner lot â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Covered porches â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Milo White Houseâ&#x20AC;? (Hazelwood) on the National Register CUTE DOLL HOUSE WITH IMPROVEMENTS

$124,900 26026 COUNTY 1, SPRING VALLEY #4075046

â&#x20AC;˘ 1 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ Shed (16â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x24â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled kitchen with cherry cabinetry â&#x20AC;˘ Vinyl Siding â&#x20AC;˘ Replacement windows â&#x20AC;˘ Deck â&#x20AC;˘ Built in 1949 â&#x20AC;˘ Private setting â&#x20AC;˘ Shared well LOADED WITH OLD WORLD CHARM

â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bedrooms plus den for 3rd â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car

$199,900 106 FILLMORE ST NE, CHATFIELD #4076078

205 HUDSON AVE, CANTON

$59,900

#4074887

â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms (2nd floor) â&#x20AC;˘ 1 Âź baths â&#x20AC;˘ 1,994 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor laundry â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled bath â&#x20AC;˘ Enclosed porch â&#x20AC;˘ Updated electric service â&#x20AC;˘ Spacious rooms â&#x20AC;˘ Appliances â&#x20AC;˘ Quiet street â&#x20AC;˘ Level lot (0.21 acres) â&#x20AC;˘ Move-in condition

235 5TH AVE SE, HARMONY

$106,900

#4074674

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths, â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage off alley â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor laundry â&#x20AC;˘ New roof â&#x20AC;˘ Covered deck â&#x20AC;˘ Updated kitchen with breakfast bar & backsplash â&#x20AC;˘ Finished lower level family room with bar area

NEW LISTING

234 LINE ST N, WYKOFF

Fillmore County Journal

#4075929

â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage (24â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x24â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) â&#x20AC;˘ Updated roof, furnace, water heater, painting â&#x20AC;˘ Kitchen remodel and wiring updated in 1980â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;˘ Private dead end location â&#x20AC;˘ Move-in condition

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LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE EYOTA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0.24 acre lot in established neighborhood with city utilities backing up to City Park. #4075127 $21,500 FOUNTAIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Large level lot (132â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 300â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $99,900 $87,900 $74,900 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 rural acreage subdivision lots (3.77 acre & 5.76 acre) Call for details! $69,900/each CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Commercial lot offering 0.85 acres, city utilities, level, 311 feet of Hwy 30 frontage, ready to build & only couple blocks off Hwy 52. #4062958 $89,900 CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NEW - 5 acres tucked in the valley with 429 feet of Root River frontage including an old farm house (gutted) to remodel for your permanent home or cabin. Small pasture for the animals, nice views & short drive to town. #4075434 $115,000.

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715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com 200 N. HURON AVE SPRING VALLEY, MN • $139,900 Spacious 4 bdrm, 2 bath home situated on large corner lot. Flooring is updated and new carpet. Knock down ceilings, some new sheet rock, eat-in kitchen w/pantry, formal dining room w/bay window, leaded glass windows, original wood work and main floor bedroom & bath (currently used as office/den). Windows have been updated, vinyl siding & 2 car detached garage. You’ll love the fenced yard, back yard deck with standing planters and beautiful front porch entrance. This property is ready for immediate occupancy and is in move-in condition.

Beautifully renovated 4 bdrm, 2 bath home with all the old world charm with original woodwork, crown molding, maple hardwood floors, & open staircase - with all the modern conveniences with updated kitchen, new cupboards, countertops & center island, and main floor laundry & 1/2 bath. Bedrooms are located in upper level and are all generous in size, walk-in closets, walk-up attic and full bath. The formal dining area has French doors leading to the living room. Steel siding, metal roof and open 3 season porch. This one has it all and is in movein condition.

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$179,900

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Charming 4 bdrm 2 bath home with character and charm. Hardwood floors, original woodwork, open staircase, paneled doors, French doors, 2 wood fireplaces, walk-up attic, 4 season porch, updated kitchen, walk out, and new updated electrical panel. This property is partially fenced and sits on just under an acre of land. Large enough for growing room. This one is sure to please!

22881 OAK HILL DRIVE SPRING VALLEY • $199,000 Unique log home nestled away in the woods. 3 bdrm, 2 bath home with new mound septic system. You’ll enjoy the peaceful surroundings, beautiful yard and landscaping and the abundance of wildlife. The loft area is home to the master bedroom w/attached bath. The lower level is unfinished and ready for expansion. Updated eat-in kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances. Located in desirable “country” setting.

111 E. LOWELL LEROY, MN • $90,000 Totally updated and remodeled 3 bdm, 2 bath home. French doors, hdwd floors, updated baths, main floor laundry, updated kitchen, new electrical & plumbing, vinyl siding, newer roof and windows. Large back deck with 10x10 canopy, circle drive, storage shed & 25x30 Quonset garage. This property is ready to move right in!

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LISTIN $98,900 431 AVE C NEW 712 CLIFF ST NE 137 ST. PAUL ST CHATFIELD 626 CLIFF STREET NE CHATFIELD PRESTON CHATFIELD 2 bedroom • large lot • garage • 3 bedroom • 2 baths • Remodeled and updated • Commercial building some newer windows 2 car attached garage • Open kitchen and dining Old bank building • 3 vaults still available • Multiple 3 bedrooms • large fenced yard • newer windows • room • Family room with gas ﬁreplace and built- Ofﬁce Space • Unlimited potential for investment • 3 living room • dining room • covered patio quiet street $114,900 ins • Steel siding • Screened-in porch • Private rentals on 2nd levels • Enclosed porch area 90 MAIN STREET back yard • Storage shed • Move-in ready FOUNTAIN BUILDING LOT FOR SALE NEW

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Buildable 2.83 Acre Lot River & bluff view! Septic, electric, and water ready for your dream home! Easy access to Root River Trail.

400 Whittier St E, LANESBORO

Backs up to Half-acre lot ED Deck the halls REDUC woods! Charming with 3 car in this craftsman 3 bdrm, 3 bath. heated garage style 3 bedroom 2 Spacious main & workshop! bathroom home. 3 bedroom ﬂoor, partially home. Large lot, private patio & Updated kitchen & bath. 2 car ﬁnished basement with walk-out. 1 deck. $97,500 attached garage. $85,000 car tuck-under. $129,900. 4 bed, 2 bath: 317 Fillmore St W, Preston - SOLD $71,000 3 bed, 2 bath: 160 4th Ave SE, Harmony - SOLD $82,500 3 bed, 3 bath: 4013 3rd St NW, Rochester - SOLD $195,000 3 bed, 3 bath: 245 1st Ave SW, Harmony - SOLD $80,000 3 bed, 2 bath: 300 Washington St NW, Preston - SOLD $101,000

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3 bedrooms • d/o • formal dining room Over 4,000 sq. ft. • Unlimited potential • living room • large open kitchen w/ ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE $108,500 dining • wood floors • main floor laundry FORESTVILLE STATE PARK $69,900 9 TWIFORD ST • enclosed porch • patio • deck • 2 car SERVING SE CHATFIELD garage • storage shed • private yard 2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, Updated 1 1/2 story • Main floor master bedroom • Main floor laundry • overlooking Sylvan Park • shop area in fishing, camping • Private • Ideal for house 2 bedrooms • d/o • Newer roof • Newer furnace • Covered porch •Xxxxx Vinyl County 16 HARMONY siding • Overlooks park • Close to trail and trout stream or cabin lower level for An Ideal mixture of crop27 &

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Yule love this scenic setting and Easily adaptable! 25 Center St E, HARMONY Commercial building 4 bedroom, 2 ideal location! 3 bedroom, 2 bath renovated in 1998. High ceilings, hardwood & bathroom home on twinhome with walkout basement. tile flooring, 2 separate Main floor living plus basement large corner lot. Basement rec area & entrances.The property is set up for a commerical bedroom, bath, office & storage. bedroom. 1 car attached garage plus kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and basement storage. 1 car attached garage. $118,900 26 x 48 insulated shop. $122,900 $149,900

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ONLINE AUCTIONS Sun., December 18, starts ending at 5:30pm Large selection of antiques/antique furniture, guns, coins, wood splitter w/ skidloader attachment, glassware collectibles, and much more! For more info call Darr Auctions & Realty or visit www.darruactions.com. Listing in the Journal

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PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: August 24, 2004 MORTGAGOR: Chad W. Pruter and Michele L. Pruter, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Argent Mortgage Company, LLC. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded September 7, 2004 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 341763. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Ameriquest Mortgage Company. Dated August 30, 2004 Recorded June 6, 2012, as Document No. 389160. And thereafter assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Dated August 30, 2004 Recorded May 1, 2006, as Document No. 352459. And thereafter assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association as Trustee, as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Certificateholders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2004-HE11. Dated November 20, 2013 Recorded November 22, 2013, as Document No. 397105. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Argent Mortgage Company, LLC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1112 South Broadway Avenue, Spring Valley, MN 55975 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 36.0168.050 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Commencing at a point 28 rods West and 3 rods and 21 links North of the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter in Section 33, Township 103 North, Range 13 West, thence West 181.5 feet, thence North 99 feet, thence East 181.5 feet; thence South 99 feet to place of beginning, Fillmore County, Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $153,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $227,052.46 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 29, 2016 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. Â§580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 29, 2017, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.â&#x20AC;? Dated: October 21, 2016 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee

USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 38 - 16-006906 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 7,14,21,28,5,12

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-16-775 In Re: Estate of Deloris Helen Means, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representatives was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated December 15, 2005. The Registrar accepted the application and informally appointed Lucian Cole, a/k/a Lucien Cole whose address is 533 1st Ave SE, Stewartville, MN 55976, and Mark Means, whose address is 810 1st St NW, Rochester, MN 55901, to serve as the co-personal representatives of the Decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the co-personal representatives have the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the Decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. Â§ 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representatives or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: November 30, 2016 /s/ Matthew J. Opat District Court Judge CORSON LAW OFFICES, LLC Eric S. Corson MN# 0350357 219 N. Main Street Stewartville, MN 55976 Telephone: (507) 533-8415 Facsimile: (507) 765-2122 e-mail: info@corsonlaw.com ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES Publish 12,19

Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Butch Johnson 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 200 S Mill st rushford, mn 55971 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. roger l. johnson 200 S Mill st p.o. box 622 rushford, mn 55971 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in the document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalities of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: October 28, 2016 /s/ Rick Carlson Publish 5,12

ORDINANCE 30.111 CITY OF LANESBORO FEE SCHEDULE WHEREAS, all fees payable to the City, by reason of this Code, shall be governed by this Chapter; except that if any Code Chapter or State law provides for or requires the payment of a fee to the City and this Chapter makes no reference thereto, then such other Code Chapter or law shall govern; and WHEREAS, all fees shall be due and payable in full at the time specified in the applicable Code Chapter or State law, and if no such time is provided, fees shall be due and payable upon demand of the City Administrator or other authorized City Officer. NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Lanesboro, Minnesota, ordains fees for Services are listed below and shall be as follows: Type of Fee Fee Amount Ambulance Base Rate $700.00 Loaded Mile $13.00 per mile Epinephrine and Glucagon $350.00 Fire Hourly Rate $300.00 Park Community Center Auditorium, Includes use of Kitchen $500.00 Nonprofit, Includes use of Kitchen $250.00 Community Room $100.00 Nonprofit $50.00 Chamber $75.00 Nonprofit $50.00 Kitchen $75.00 Nonprofit $50.00 Gazebo $50.00 Nonprofit $25.00 Key Deposit $150.00 Security Deposit $150.00 Parks $0.1471 Daily Tent Camping $20.00 Weekly Tent Camping $95.00 Nightly Camper/RV $30.00 Weekly Camper/RV $155.00 Planning & Zoning Variance $100.00 Conditional Use Application $100.00 Rezoning Application $250.00 Subdivision (5 or less) $500.00 Subdivision (Each over 5) $100.00 Preliminary Plot $500.00 Final Plot $500.00 Street Vacation $200.00 B & B Initial Application $100.00 Home Occupation Application $100.00 Sandwich Board Permit -Annual $25.00 Building Permits: Up to $500 $10.00 $501 - $3,000 $20.00 $3001 - $10,000 $50.00 $10,001 - $30,000 $100.00 Over $30,000 $200.00 Miscellaneous Repairs to Public Streets, Curbs, or Sidewalks due to installation and repairs $350.00 in addition to Market Rate per square foot Golf Cart License â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Annual $20.00 Chicken Permit - Annual $20.00 Lodging License â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Annual $35.00 Animal License â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Annual $5.00 Tobacco License â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Annual $60.00 3.2 Off Sale â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Annual $10.00 3.2 On-Sale â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Annual $50.00 Wine License â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Annual $250.00 On-Sale â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Annual $1,350.00 Club on Sale â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Annual $250.00 Off Sale â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Annual $100.00 Sunday Sale â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Annual $100.00 Copies $.10/page Fax $.25/page Research Fees $20.00/hour NSF Charge $20.00 All fees and charges in effect as of the date of the adoption of the city code for the city shall remain in effect unless otherwise modified by the provisions of this ordinance. This Ordinance adopted by the City Council December 5th, 2016 repeals all other previous City Charges and fees previously adopted. Robin Krom, Mayor ATTEST: Michele Peterson, City Administrator/Clerk Publish 12 hearing The City of Whalan will hold a Nuisance Hearing regarding the Ally Culbertson property on Monday, December 12, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at the Whalan Town Hall. Lolly Melander, City Clerk Publish 5,12

Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Meraki Salon and Spa 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 114 Main St N Chatfield, mn 55923 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. bren salon, inc. 22578 limestone ln chatfield, mn 55923 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in the document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalities of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: November 10, 2016 /s/ Lee Novotny Publish 5, 12 Notice of Meeting Change Amherst Township The Amherst Township Board will hold their regular monthly meeting for December on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. instead of Monday, December 12, 2016. Kelly Eide Township Clerk Publish 5,12 Vehicle Towing in Forestville Township Any vehicle stuck in the snow in a manner that does not allow snow removal equipment to pass on a Forestville Township road will be towed at the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expense after attempts are made to contact the owner. Lori Winter, Clerk Forestville Township Publish 28,5,12

Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: a&W of spring valley 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 730 n broadway spring valley, mn 55975 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Stew llc 1137 baird lane ne rochester, mn 55906 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: February 23, 2016. /s/ Steve Wernimont Publish 12,19

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EMPLOYMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for an intermittent Dispatcher in the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office. The successful candidate will be dependable, able to work varying hours and respond at times on short notice. Must have a High School diploma or G.E.D.; be a U.S. Citizen; have no felony conviction or conviction of offense that would be a felony if committed in the State of Minnesota; within six (6) months of employment must become certified in Advanced First Aid and CPR and must maintain certification; must become Certified Terminal Operator in accordance with State of Minnesota within first six (6) months of employment. Starting salary is $19.5808/hr. Application materials may be obtained online at www.co.fillmore. mn.us, in person at the Fillmore County Coordinator’s Office, 101 Fillmore Street,

P.O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965, or by phone (507)765-4566. Applicants must complete all application materials to be considered; resumes may be included, but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Current Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. (Local No. 85) Union members are entitled to first preference. County employees are eligible to apply along with the public. Application Deadline: Friday, December 23, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. EOE h,5,12,19-o ROOT RIVER HARDWOODS is looking for a reliable person to work in sawmill. Benefit package available, retirement plans. Apply at Root River Hardwoods, Hwy 52 N, Preston, MN. h5,12,19-o

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EMPLOYMENT MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF A CHILD. Come join the Semcac Head Start team as a paraprofessional at our Preston site, with focus on nutrition/food services. Part-time position for the school year. Applications and more information available at www.semcac. org or by contacting Barb Thompson at Semcac: 507-864-8202 or barb.thompson@semcac.org. Former and currect Head Start parents are encouraged to apply. Application must be postmarked by December 14, 2016. E.O.E. h12-o FT Children’s Mental Health Case Management in Fillmore County. Responsible for coordinating services for children with SED and their families. Individual will work mainly with young children and adolescents providing Rule 79 case management services. Work will involve teaming with agency services and staff, other service providers and county human services. Competitive wage and benefit package including health, life, disability, 403B, dental insurance and paid time off. EOE/ AAApplication online at: www.hvmhc. org or email resume/cover letter to Peg Walch at: pegw@hvmhc.org. h5,12-o

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The Fillmore County Journal is looking for a freelance writer to write and cover Chatfield School Board meetings.We are looking for someone with good writing skills and an interest in people. Please send a letter of interest and writing sample to Editor, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or e-mail to jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com or call for more information 507-251-5297.

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APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Custodian for the Fillmore County Building Maintenance Department. This is a regular, non-exempt position, eligible for benefits. Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have a high school diploma, or equivalent, and one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a Special Engineer’s License or be able to get one within six months of start date and valid drivers license or evidence of equivalent mobility. Successful candidate must pass a pre-employment physical and be willing to authorize a personal criminal background investigation. Rate of Pay: $13.2796/hour according to the 2016 non-union pay. Application and job description with complete listing of qualifications may be obtained from: Fillmore County Coordinator Office, 101 Fillmore Street, P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965 or phone (507)765-4566. Applications also available online @ www.co.fillmore. mn.us. County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. Application deadline: 4:30 p.m., Friday, December 16, 2016. EOE. h28,5,12-o

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December 2016

Great things happening in Ms. Tuohy’s class! Parents came to see students present their STEM Island Projects. Nice job everyone!

Congrats to the band/choir members, Mrs. Schleusner and Ms. Ahl on the wonderful performance in Harmony at the 3 Rivers Honors Festival. Great music made by some great Gophers!!

Veterans Day Tremendous concert to honor our Veterans. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Well done, band and choir!!

Happy Veterans Day from Mrs. Goldsmith’s class!! We had the honor of having two Navy Veterans join us in our classroom for a bit. They ( Jerry Baudoin and Dick Billings) shared a little about their experiences during WWII. It was a wonderful way to end our week. The students were very respectful. To those of you who have served, thank you.

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