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Heather Ptacek first female County reviews list of Preston VFW commander legislative priorities By K aren R eisner

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At the December 11 County Board meeting, commissioners reviewed a list of 2019 legislative priorities. At their upcoming December 18 meeting, Rep. Greg Davids and Senator Jeremy Miller will be present to hear the county’s legislative preferences. Commissioner Duane Bakke noted the priority list document grows year to year. He suggested that next year there be more discussion at the

department head level on what should be prioritized. Some of the priorities listed, for example, language supporting increased Natural Resources Block Grant funding was never discussed locally. He wasn’t sure if he agreed with it. He also questioned language on the expansion of veterans courts statewide; Veteran’s Defense Project Initiative. Commissioner Randy Dahl said we are doing a good job here (veterans court); do we See COUNTY BOARD Page 17 

Whalan’s Stand Still Parade to have additional events in 2019 New commander of the Preston VFW, Heather Ptacek, begins the December 2018 VFW meeting reciting the Pledge of Allegiance with Preston VFW officers. Photo by Barb Jeffers By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

through their research, Ptacek is their first female commander, which makes Ptacek a great role model for other women who strive to become a VFW commander. Les Puffett, Chaplain of the Preston VFW and the also new senior vice president of the organization, stated to Ptacek, “There was really no hesitation in asking you at all,” as the members of the VFW have complete faith in Ptacek and her ability to hold the responsibilities of the commander. Ptacek has a strong family connection to the military, as she not only served herself but also had or has family members in the service, including a brother-in-law, cousins and grandfathers as well See PTACEK Page 2 

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Jane Lewis and Tanya Cook, with the Stand Still Parade Committee, attended the December 10, 2018, Whalan Council meeting in Whalan, Minn., to ask for council approval to add some very exciting new events to next year’s Stand Still Parade, which will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2019. As 2019 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Stand Still Parade, the committee would like to make some additions to the schedule of events, hoping to make the celebration last into the evening. Suggested events discussed include a street dance, a kids pedal tractor pull, additional games for children, “Whalan’s Got Talent” and possibly fireworks. Proceeds would go to the new city hall roof fund. The Stand Still Parade Committee was approved to move forward with these additional

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events. With more activities comes more work. The Stand Still Parade Committee would encourage all area residents to get involved and volunteer some of their time to the Stand Still Parade. Present at the meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin and Council members Kim Berekvam, Everett Johnson, Owen Lewis, Johnny Halvorson, City Clerk Lolly Melander and several visitors. Additions were made to the agenda under New Business, including Stand Still Parade discussion, League of Minnesota Cities renewal, gazebo lamps and the January 2019 council meeting. Melander read the Minutes, Treasurer’s Report, and Bills Due aloud. One addition to the bills due was a $45.00 payment to Lanny Landsverk for See WHALAN Page 6 

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Heather Ptacek recently made history when she was elected commander of the Preston VFW in Preston, Minn. “I don’t think it’s really sunk in yet,” says Ptacek, but she is certainly up for the challenge as she has faced much more intimidating circumstances while serving in the military. Ptacek grew up in Preston and graduated from Fillmore Central School. She joined the Army National Guard in 1996 at the age of 17. Starting out as a lightweight mechanic to get into Boot Camp, Ptacek then became a member of the Military Police unit with the 95 Bravo Division based in Rosemount, Minn.

While serving in Bosnia, Sarajevo, in 2003-2004, Ptacek was part of a Protective Service Detail for a three star general that was in charge of the base, which was quite an experience. After that she was also part of a Protective Service Detail for a two star general. After returning home, Ptacek was activated several times in Minnesota during tornadoes, for security purposes. Ptacek was discharged in 2005 at the rank of Specialist and became involved in the VFW shortly thereafter. She has worked her way up through officer positions and this year was elected as the new commander when the previous commander moved out of town. As far as anyone associated with the Preston VFW knows

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2018 and thinks it went well. The support of the VFW members is a great benefit. “Every meeting I’m learning something,” states Ptacek. The VFW is a very important part of the city of Preston, as

Heather Ptacek has made history by becoming the first female VFW commander in Preston, Minn. Photo by Barb Jeffers

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members of the Color Guard provide military services for veterans funerals at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston and with hopes of a veterans home coming to Preston, the Color Guard’s role and the involvement of the VFW will be even more prominent. “The Club, also known as the Preston Servicemen’s Club, was established in 1959 in Preston as a place to honor those who have served our country during times of war,” states the Facebook page of the Servicemen’s Club, facebook.com/theClubPrestonMN. As commander, Ptacek is in charge of daily operations of the VFW and is also on the Bar Committee of the Servicemen’s Club. “Our historic downtown location serves as a meeting center and place of refreshment for the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion,” states the Facebook page, which explains the importance and necessity of the building. The VFW gives to many charitable organizations and participates in many events throughout the year. During the holidays The Club, located at 217 Saint Paul St SW in Preston, is a drop-off spot for Toys for Tots. Be sure to plan on attending the many events held at The Club each year, such as the turkey jamboree, turkey bingo, gun raffles, burger nights, meat raffles and many more activities.

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Members of the VFW are also very active during Preston’s annual town celebration, Trout Days and volunteer many hours for a variety of events in the community. There are many reasons Ptacek accepted the challenge of being commander, although a big factor was because she is one of the youngest members who attends meetings on a regular basis and she feels it is critical for younger members to get involved in the VFW. Ptacek does not have any certain goals or big changes planned as commander. “I just want to keep this place open,” explains Ptacek. She remembers when the VFW was in the top level of the current building and the main level was the post office. “We used to get our mail here,” she

reminisces. “When they started remodeling down here I can remember helping build stuff down here,” she explains. It is important to Ptacek and to all of the VFW members that they maintain The Club for the veterans use and enjoyment. The Club offers a full indoor bar and an outdoor deck lounge as well as event spaces which are open to the public. Ptacek stresses the importance of having young people get involved in the VFW in order to keep it going. Anyone who would like to stop by a meeting and see what it is all about can attend the meetings, which are held on the first Thursday of each month. For more information phone The Club at (507) 7652205 or contact any VFW member. www.traditionspreston.com 1-507-765-3837 E.O.E

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C ommentary One Moment, Please... I0 years and 103 miles By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com November 22, 2018, marked the 10-year anniversary of when it all began. B a c k in 2009, Jim Peters, Craig Britton, Jason Jason Sethre Schwarz, Ross Kiehne, and myself scheduled Saturday morning runs on the bike trail. We’d usually aim for running five miles each time. We’d run at a talking pace, and it was a refreshing way to solve the

world’s problems. For me, running has always cleared my head while helping me appreciate the natural beauty of our area that I never notice when I am flying by at 55 miles per hour in a vehicle. At some point, one of us presented the idea of running from Lanesboro to Preston on Thanksgiving morning. It was more of a challenge to see who was up for running 10.3 miles on a day when most of us would otherwise eat, watch football, and nap. And, then it evolved into an event in which we would invite others to partake. I offered to help promote it in the Fillmore County Journal. We even decided to sell long-sleeved t-shirts with a logo design. This

was probably a crazy idea, but we figured it’d be a great way to kick off our Thanksgiving festivities. If we burned 2,000 calories before we consumed 2,000 calories, we’d be at net zero for the day. We coined ourselves “The Unofficial Running Club of Fillmore County.” We didn’t want to make it sound like we were professionals. This was just for fun; not a sanctioned race. We did, however, feel that it would be good to make this an event with a two-fold purpose. Aside from burning calories, we also wanted to encourage people to donate to the Fillmore County Food Shelf. There was no fee to participate in the run (walkers welcome, too), but donations have always been welcome to benefit the Fillmore County Food Shelf.

The Fillmore County Turkey Day Run runners and walkers who took to the trail on Thanksgiving Day 2018. Photo by Jason Sethre Editorial Cartoon

Over the past 10 years, the participants have donated around $900 in cash and over 900 pounds of food to the Fillmore County Food Shelf. Collectively, if a participant ran every year, that amounts to 103 miles. Every year, depending on the weather, we’ve seen a range of 25 to 65 participants for the Fillmore County Turkey Day Run. We never expect a huge turnout for a couple reasons. There are other similarly-themed events taking place on Thanksgiving morning, and they are only 5k events. Not everyone is up for running 10.3 miles, so a 5k is more manageable. And, the weather can be brutal. One year, the temperature was -9 degrees at the start of the run and made it all the way up to zero degrees by the time we finished. A surprise the day before Back when we initiated the Fillmore County Turkey Day Run in 2009, I contacted the Area Supervisor for DNR Parks and Trails, Craig Blommer, and I asked if there was anything we needed to be aware of for coordinating the Fillmore County Turkey Day Run on the Root River State Bike Trail. At that time, he said the only thing we couldn’t do was shut down the trail to exclusively run our event. The trail had to remain open. Fast-forward to Wednesday, November 21, 2018, the day before this year’s event. I received a phone call at the Fillmore County Journal from a representative with the DNR asking questions about the Fillmore County Turkey Day Run. First, they wanted to know how many people participated in this event.

Government this week Monday, December 17 • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 5 p.m. • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield School Board, Forum Room, 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 18 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 6 p.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, High School Media Center, 6:30 p.m. • Rushford Village City Council, Village Hall, 7 p.m. Thursday, December 20 • Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m. • Fillmore County Planning & Zoning, Courthouse, 7 p.m. Schedule subject to change.

I told them there was a range of 25 to 65 participants. I was told that in the future, if we had 50 or more participants then we’d need to get a permit for the event. And, we’d have to provide insurance coverage. Keep in mind, this is a free event intended to promote healthy living and give back to the community via the Fillmore County Food Shelf. This isn’t even a low budget event. It’s a no budget event. I hope the DNR doesn’t ruin a good thing. So, in the future, we may have to establish a limit of no more than 49 runners and walkers. I guess we will cross that bridge in 2019. Encouraging young ones to partake I’m not getting any younger. I will be celebrating another birthday this next year, just like last year. And, I will keep running in the Fillmore County Turkey Day Run for as long as my aging body will allow me to do so. While my wife has completed this 10.3-mile adventure, as well. She typically does what we now kind of refer to as the “half turkey,” which starts in Lanesboro and ends at the Old Barn Resort. My son ran the half turkey last year when he was 10 years old. I wasn’t sure he could manage to make it 4.7 miles at his age. I couldn’t run that far until I started running long distance track in junior high. But, he made the run just fine. This year, he wanted to run the entire 10.3 miles with me. While I have become more confident in his ability, I knew it would be a tough run for him. I knew it wouldn’t be gravy (pun). It would challenge him both physically and mentally. Well, he joined me that morning, and he made it to the finish line of a 10.3-mile run. I don’t think I ran 10 miles until I was about 15 years old, so he already has a leg up on me. As we older runners are slowing down, we need to see more young people take to the trail. Whether it is a 10.3-mile run with the Fillmore County Turkey Day Run, or any of the 5k events in Stewartville or Rochester, I encourage parents and kids to get out and participate in something that should make them feel good — like running.

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An Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County be put in the ground. The matter was tabled until the February 2019 meeting. New business The agreement between the City of Whalan and the League of Minnesota Cities was up for renewal. Motion by Lewis, second by Berekvam, to renew insurance coverage with the League of Minnesota Cities. Motion carried. The lamps on the gazebo are not working correctly. One does not work and one stays on

continuously. Landsverk and Randy Berekvam will look at the lamps to repair them. The Stand Still Parade Committee has agreed to purchase 22 flags, poles and brackets to be put up in the city next spring. The council expressed their gratitude to the Stand Still Parade Committee. Due to scheduling conflicts, the January Whalan Council meeting will be changed to January 7, 2019, at 5 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.

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Harmony Transit driver Richard Wolfe drops Fillmore-Central students off after school December 10. By Kirsten Zoellner School buses; the bright yellow, metal behemoths are designed to stand out. We expect that there are children aboard and hope drivers anticipate stops. A frightening rise

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injured waiting at a bus stop. The same morning a seven-year old Pennsylvania boy was killed while waiting for his bus at a stop. November 15, a five-year old girl was struck exiting her school bus in Byron, Minn. While this is a snapshot of a national problem, it’s happens right here in Fillmore County, too. Those who witness it firsthand, from a driver’s perspective, say it’s always been a problem, but the number of distracted, inattentive, and often hurried drivers is skyrocketing. “You can see their face and eyes, especially from where we sit,” says Harmony Transit Director Mark Scheevel, which serves Fillmore Central School District. “There’s definitely some distracted driving and when they’re meeting the bus, you can look down and see it right on their face. Some are non-attentive drivers and some are bearing straight ahead and won’t look you in the face.” “This has been kind of a different year,” adds Chad Wangen, Transportation Director for Lanesboro School District. “In a typical calendar year, we see maybe three to five violations. This is the third one I’ve called in,” he says referencing an instance that happened two weeks ago. “One driver See SCHOOL BUSES Page 9 

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The Branding Iron has been open in Preston since 1970. Steve Bahl has been there in multiple facets since 1971, owning and managing since 1989. We have had it for sale for over 2 years, hoping that someone would continue the restaurant, which we will still pursue. However, at this time we have made the difficult decision that it is time for us to move on. The Branding Iron will officially close its doors at the end of the night January 19, 2019. We will honor gift cards through that date. Until then, we will be open the same days/times. We expect to have a full menu through the first week of January and will then evalute the last two weeks. Look for food and drink specials to be posted on Facebook in January. We would like to thank all of our wonderful employees and so many in the community who have supported us over the years. We look forward to seeing many of you in the week ahead.

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went through so fast… we’re seeing more this year and see it happening more on highways.” Fillmore County Sheriff Tom Kaase feels there’s two words that sum up the root cause: distracted driving. “Distracted driving has increased the dangers of our roads, dangers for our pedestrians, bicyclists, slow moving vehicles, and for our children being transported on school buses. We have been concerned about the dangers of impaired driving and have gone to great lengths to combat this problem and have seen great results, but in my opinion distracted driving dwarfs impaired driving and is even a greater danger. It is taking place all times of the day, by all aged drivers, and on all roads in our county!” The other key to the puzzle is hurried drivers. “I have had people asking me to have the drivers drive faster than the speed limit because if they get behind the bus they are late for work,” says Mike Bernard, owner of Bernard Bus Service, which serves Chatfield, Mabel-Canton, and RushfordPeterson School Districts. “I tell them to leave earlier, we depart the shop at the same time every day, adjust your schedule accordingly.” “It’s a scheduled route and we make stops at the same time each day, within one or two minutes,” adds Wangen. “All they have to do is leave a minute early, but they won’t.”

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“I don’t know if it’s some- city limits. “We have reports when a new school year starts. thing where they didn’t see almost daily of drivers running “It takes a while for people the kids or not, but I think our stop arms,” says Bernard. to get back into the swing of there’s an ‘all about me’ atti- “Most take place on the high- remembering to stop.” Durtude,’ notes Chatfield Police ways, but a lot happen in town ing a road construction detour Chief Shane Fox. “How do you and that is usually due to lack a few years back though, he recalls ticketing miss a big, yellow five or six drivschool bus with In our own backyard ers. flashing lights? Each transportation director spoken to had at least one in Preston Police I wish I had an stance of a harrowing event. Chief Matt answer.” • Mike Bernard recalled several. In one, a semi-truck barSchulz notes “You’ve got reled down the road, passing on the door side as children there’s already the people who were loading. “The driver saw the truck late and hollered at been two tickdo it and say, the kids boarding the bus just before the truck blocked the eted within his ‘Don’t tell me view of the kids from the driver. The driver did not know city this year. what to do,’ and whether the kids were under the truck and dead or made it “It’s becompeople looking at to safety. Thank God the kids noticed the truck and scaming common; phones saying, ‘I pered out of the way just in time.” consistent,” he didn’t even think • Another in Bernard’s memory involved 10-12 students says. “We’re try about it.’ There’s crossing the road and a vehicle approaching, 3/4 mile away. to be more visso many reasons. “I was watching, honking, hollering at the kids, and stickible and doing The bulk of peoing my hand out of the window trying to get the oncoming distracted drivple say, ‘Whatvehicle to stop. I remember seeing the kid go out of sight ing waves. If ever.’ That’s our just as the car was right beside the bus. The child bounced you see a school biggest problem, off of the car door and the driver of the vehicle fled the bus with lights they don’t think scene. The driver almost killed a kid and never stopped to on, or a school of the consetake responsibility for his actions,” he says. “One night had bus at all, be quence,” adds 12 vehicles go through the red light all at the same time, the prepared for the Fox. first didn’t stop so neither did the rest.” stop arm.” Bus drivers • Chad Wangen recalls similar events. “The kid was half According to are trained for way through the road on a corner and I had to open up the Nationsuch encounters, the window and yell, ‘Run!’ They slammed on the brakes, al Highway through various screeched, leaving black marks on the road. You never know Traffic Safety safety procedures what could have happened.” Administraand scenarios. • Mark Scheevel recounted one, just at the edge of Harmotion (NHTSA), “There is proceny, where children were exiting to a farmstead on the door every state has dure, but nothside. The driver passed on the door side, from behind. “I stop-arm laws ing is perfect,” just happened to catch them coming in the rear view, stuck and the basics says Scheevel. my arm out and stopped the kids from exiting the bus. You are the same: “There isn’t have to be really aware and really careful letting the kids off.” it is illegal to much you can do “pass a school to prevent a car from coming through, but you of concentration. I am guessing bus while dropping off or pick90% are preoccupied by a cell ing up passengers, regardless of can try to prevent an event.” the direction of approach,” says In Fillmore County, trans- phone.” portation officials say the bulk Rushford Police Chief Adam the organization’s public inforof incidents are on highways, Eide says they see maybe one a mation. “Yellow flashing lights but it does happen within year within city limits, typically indicate the bus is preparing to

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of Spring Valley; three daughters, Donna (Craig) Springer of Rochester, Julie Yost-Minnich (Jay) and Carrie Boerger (CJ) of Shirley Ann Miller Shirley Ann Miller, of Stewartville; 15 grandchildren, Ostrander, a bank employee, and one brother, Joseph Langlie (Judy) of LeRoy. She was predairy farmceded in death by her husband, er, medical Frederick B. Miller and son-insecretary law, Neil Yost. and mother, Shirley Ann Miller was born died Sunday, August 7, 1935, in Ostrander, December 9, Minn., and graduated as valedic2018, at the torian from Spring Valley High age of 83, in School in 1953. Prior to and Rochester. Shirley Ann following graduation, she was is She Miller employed by Osterud Agency survived by two sons, David (Suzanne) in Spring Valley and then the of Mahomet, Ill., and Daniel Ostrander State Bank. During

the ensuing 40 years, she was also employed by Home Federal Savings and Loan (Osterud Agency) in Spring Valley, in addition to Ostrander State Bank. She completed the medical secretary coursework from Rochester Technical College and subsequently worked as a medical transcriptionist at St Marys Hospital. On June 19, 1959, she married Frederick B. (Fritz) Miller at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander. They resided for two years in Ostrander before purchasing a dairy farm near Ostrander, where she lived until relocating in 2013 to Madonna Towers in Rochester, Minn.,

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. her residence until her death. In addition to her employment off the farm, she was instrumental in the farm operation, feeding calves and milking frequently. She welcomed farm employees with hearty meals. She was a loving mother to five children and doted on her grandchildren in her later years. She was an active member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ostrander, a member of Ladies Aid, a teacher in Sunday School and a willing volunteer when needed. She loved biking walking, music and good laughter. She will be missed deeply by family and friends.

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Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 12, 2019, will be open on January 1, 2019, to January 15, 2019. 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 15, 2019. Filing fee is $2.00. Kelly Eide, Clerk • Amherst Township

The family extends a deep appreciation for the kindness and caring community of Madonna Towers, Rochester, Minn. The funeral for Shirley Ann Miller was held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 13 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ostrander, with Revs. Bakker and Heidorn officiating. Burial took place in the Ostrander Cemetery. Friends called from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 12 at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and one hour before the service at the church. Memorials may be given to the See OBITUARIES Page 11 

notices Notice of filiNg Bristol towNship

Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 12, 2019, will be open on January 1, 2019, to January 15, 2019. 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 15, 2019. Filing fee is $2.00. Eunice Biel, Clerk • Bristol Township

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Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 12, 2019, will be open on January 1, 2019, to January 15, 2019. 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 15, 2019. Filing fee is $2.00.

Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 12, 2019, will be open on January 1, 2019, to January 15, 2019.

Fay Garness, Clerk • Canton Township

Linda Marzolf, Clerk • Carimona Township

Notice of filiNg chAtfield towNship Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 12, 2019, will be open on January 1, 2019, to January 15, 2019. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3-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 15, 2019. Filing fee is $2.00. Forrest Hayden, Clerk/Treasurer • Chatfield Township

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Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 12, 2019, at the township hall will be open on January 1, 2019, to January 15, 2019. 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 15, 2019. 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 12, 2019, will be open on January 1, 2019, to January 16, 2019. 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 15, 2019. Filing fee is $2.00.

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 15, 2019. Filing fee is $2.00. Daniel L. Graskamp, Clerk • Fountain Township

Kathy Whalen, Clerk • Harmony Township

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 15, 2019. Filing fee is $2.00. 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 12, 2019, will be open on January 1, 2019, to January 15, 2019. 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. Filing on January 15, 2019 will be with the Deputy Clerk, 19247 CR5, Spring Valley. Filing fee is $2.00. Lori Winter, Clerk • Forestville Township

Notice of filiNg holt towNship Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 12, 2019, will be open on January 1, 2019, to January 15, 2019. 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 15, 2019. Filing fee is $2.00. Chris Gudmundson, Clerk • Holt Township

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Ostrander Cemetery Association or Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ostrander, Minn. Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com. Gloria Oakes-Speltz Gloria Oakes-Speltz passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at the Speltz’s home, at the age of 55, with her family by her side. Gloria was born May 20, 1963, Gloria OakesSpeltz to Harold and Virginia (Moen) Oakes, the youngest of seven children. She graduated from the Spring Grove Public School in 1981 and was a graduate of Winona State University. After graduating, she was employed for 31 years at Tweeten Lutheran Health Care as the activities director, and continued to work there until she was no longer able. She married Jon Speltz on September 26,

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1992. They have a son, Harrison, and a daughter, Makena. She was truly loved by so many — residents and staff at the nursing home, in the community, and her church. She was a very devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. Gloria was an outgoing, smart, strong and caring woman. She lived her life with her faith as her guide and the way God intended. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where she was involved in different groups and committees and was a confirmation mentor, touching the lives of many young people in her positive, faith-based way. Gloria was a long-time member of Scholar Dollars and the Spring Grove Public School Athletic Boosters, and was a line judge at Spring Grove volleyball games for many years. She could cook like Martha Stewart and had a gift of knowing when people needed her and knew how to help in just the right manner. Her compassion and caring nature was shown to so many — her kids, her husband, her friends, the residents at Tweeten Nursing Home, her friends and community — and people have

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ing in Winona, Minn., following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Jim was born on February 24, 1930, near Harding, Minn., to Christ and Barbara (Meyer) Schlegel. Jim was raised in Harding, Minn. He was united James “Jim” J. in marriage Schlegel on June 11, 1951, to Angie Rudolph in Harding, where they farmed for 14 years. Jim moved with his wife and eight children to rural Houston, Minn., in 1965, where he farmed and was a cabinet maker for many years. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, making lawn ornaments, Vikings football and spending time with his family. Jim is survived by his eight wonderful children: Glen (Becky) Schlegel of Andover, Minn., Mike (Loretta) Schlegel James “Jim” J. Schlegel James “Jim” J. Schlegel, 88, of Show Low, Ariz., Dan Schlegel of Houston, Minn., passed of Faribault, Minn., Mary (Bob) away on Tuesday, December 11, Beckman of La Crescent, Minn., 2018, at Sugar Loaf Senior Liv- David (Lachell) Schlegel of Sac-

been coming around to help out her and her family in the last few months while she put up the fight of her life. Her family and friends have been by her side helping her every step of the way making her comfortable. Gloria will be missed dearly by her friends and family. Gloria is survived by her husband Jon, son Harrison, daughter Makena, siblings DuWayne (Julie) Oakes, Jerald (Pat) Oakes, and Darlene Oakes; sister-in-law Donna Oakes; and nieces and nephews. In heaven to greet her are her parents, Harold and Virginia; and siblings Karen, Russell and Todd Oakes. Funeral service was held 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 11 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring Grove. Visitation was 4–7 p.m. Monday, December 10 at the Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial took place in the Trinity Cemetery. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel assisted with arrangements.

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ramento, Calif., Gary (Thelma) Schlegel of Tijeras, N.M., Kathy (Dan) Jilk of Cannon Falls, Minn., and Sandy (Dave) Schiltz of Winona, Minn.; 21 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Willis Schlegel of Harding, Minn., and Earl (Betty) Schlegel of Farmington, Minn. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, four siblings, and one grandson. Jim’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and aids at Sugar Loaf Senior Living for their compassion and support. The Funeral Mass for Jim will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 17, 2018, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Houston. Burial will be at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Houston. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, at Hoff Funeral Homes - Houston Chapel. A Rosary will be held at 3:30, prior to the visitation. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the Funeral Mass at the church on Monday. Please leave a memory of Jim and sign his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.

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Notice of filiNg moNey creek towNshiP

Notice of filiNg Newburg towNshiP

To the voters of Money Creek Township, Houston County, Minnesota; Notice is hereby given that the following offices and terms will be elected at the Money Creek Township Annual Election of Officers to be held on March 12, 2019. 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 his home at 18035 County 26, Houston, MN 55943. Filing period begins at 8:00am Tuesday, January 1, 2019, and ends at 5:00pm Tuesday, January 15, 2019. 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 Preble towNshiP

Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 12, 2019, will be open on January 1, 2019, to January 15, 2019. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3-year term. One Treasurer, 2-year term. One Clerk, 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 15, 2019. Filing fee is $2.00. Walter Laumb, Clerk • Norway Township

Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 12, 2019, will be open on January 1, 2019, to January 15, 2019. 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 15, 2019. Filings may be sent to Bill Sullivan, 28609 310th Street, Chatfield, MN 55923. Filing fee is $2.00. William Sullivan, Clerk • Pilot Mound Township

Notice of filiNg PrestoN towNshiP

Notice of filiNg sumNer towNshiP

Notice of filiNg yucataN towNshiP

Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 12, 2019, will be open on January 2, 2019, to 5pm January 15, 2019.

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 15, 2019. Filing fee is $2.00.

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 15, 2019. Filing fee is $2.00. Danielle Hoffman, Clerk • Jordan Township

Jim Stevens, Clerk • Preston Township

Marianne Hockema, Clerk • Sumner 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 15, 2019. Filing fee is $2.00. Barb Eiken, Clerk • Newburg Township

Keri Sand, Clerk • Preble Township

Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3-year term. One Treasurer, 2-year term

Deborah Dewey • Clerk, Yucatan Township

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Fight against hegemonic masculinity

By Pailey Gordon Hegemonic masculinity has become a pressing problem that I have seen since I have entered high school. Every day it seems to be pushed upon the male popu- Pailey Gordon lation that certain things mean you are weak and certain things make you strong; even though some things do not necessarily mean you are weak, it means you are compassionate and caring. So, what even is hegemonic masculinity? In early American and European culture, hegemonic masculinity is a standard on how a â&#x20AC;&#x153;real manâ&#x20AC;? is illustrated by placing â&#x20AC;&#x153;rulesâ&#x20AC;? that are quite honestly impossible to achieve. Hegemonic masculinity is also known as toxic masculinity, and the terms can be used interchangeably. As a society, we have placed showing emotion as a weakness, when it truly is not. We have defined a â&#x20AC;&#x153;real manâ&#x20AC;? by violence, status, and aggression. In order to bring awareness to hegemonic masculinity, I have personally interviewed a local male. He is a high school student in 11th grade at Fillmore Central. He spoke to me about how toxic masculinity has affected him and his peers. Q: â&#x20AC;&#x153;What are some characteristics that society thinks is a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;real manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;?â&#x20AC;? A: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mainly people think of strength, power, and aggression. Those are the main three.â&#x20AC;? Q: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why is emotion portrayed as a weakness and aggression or violence as a strength?â&#x20AC;? A: â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you see a guy, you think of someone who is strong and someone who isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to break. When you see someone who is very emotional and really easy to break, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just not relatable to most guys.â&#x20AC;? Q: â&#x20AC;&#x153;What are some examples of hegemonic masculinity that you see on a daily basis?â&#x20AC;? A: â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you see guys even play fighting in the halls, they are still showing off strength, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see guys sitting at a table talking about if they cried last night or how they feel. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usually about how much they lifted or if they won their wrestling match last night.â&#x20AC;? Q: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Does toxic masculinity affect all males?â&#x20AC;? A: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, because guys have

their emotions and how they feel and they know what their strengths are. Some of their strengths are lifting weights, being physically strong, and some have those social skills and know how to talk to people.â&#x20AC;? Q: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Did hegemonic masculinity affect you at a young age?â&#x20AC;? A: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, I would say so. I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the strongest kid growing up, but I guess I had [name withheld] and people like him, so I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really have to worry about it within my group too much.â&#x20AC;? Q: â&#x20AC;&#x153;How has toxic masculinity affected you in high school/college?â&#x20AC;? A: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, I guess it really hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. No one has ever really made fun of me for being emotional or not being the strongest, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because I hang out with the right people. I have seen it in some of my classes with my other classmates who are more emotional that are like, the laughing stock of the grade.â&#x20AC;? Q: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Does age affect the intensity of hegemonic masculinity?â&#x20AC;? A: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes. The older you are, the stronger you are expected to be rather than when you are

younger, you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expected to be as strong and aggressive.â&#x20AC;? Q: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why do you think society makes toxic masculinity relevant to this day? A: â&#x20AC;&#x153;People are afraid to show their emotions, so they block it with the less important stuff and things that really donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter.â&#x20AC;? Q: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Has hegemonic masculinity gotten worse for you or your peers within the past years?â&#x20AC;? A: â&#x20AC;&#x153;No, I would almost say it has improved. Kids have really matured more now than when we were their age. There is less of a stigma for them.â&#x20AC;? Q: â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we can, how do you think we can end toxic masculinity?â&#x20AC;? A: â&#x20AC;&#x153;By involving those who are â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;weakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or kids who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fit in with you. Talk to them more and stop being aggressive to them.â&#x20AC;? Toxic masculinity has affected so many men across the globe. After hearing his story, I hope this opens many peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes to be more understanding and caring to one another and also help fix this broken way of standards that we place on a daily basis; with a little love and compassion for each other, maybe we can change the way society thinks. Pailey Gordon is a student at Fillmore Central High School. She is one of eight area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its 20th year.

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Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation awards $33,900 in grants Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) approved four Economic Development grants totaling $33,900 to organizations that participated in a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystemâ&#x20AC;? event earlier this year. The goal of the grant is to fund projects that support the development of entrepreneurial cultures in communities that are in SMIFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 20-county region. Funding was awarded to the following organizations: â&#x20AC;˘ $5,000 to the City of Spring Grove for the Imagine Spring Grove Entrepreneur Toolkit and accompanying programming to equip entrepreneurs with the resources and information they need to address common business challenges, such as start-up procedures, financial management, succession planning and more. This grant will leverage the momentum started by Spring Groveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s participation in SMIFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rural Entrepreneurial Ventures (REV) program. â&#x20AC;˘ $8,900 to Community and Economic Development Associates for the Bluff Country Collaborative â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative which engages youth in meaningful exploration of entrepreneurial career opportunities in Houston, Fill-

more and Winona Counties. This initiative will inspire youth to explore entrepreneurship as a viable career option, providing access to educational opportunities both in and outside of the classroom. â&#x20AC;˘ $10,000 to the Development Corporation of Austin (DCA) for the Austin Food & Beverage Co-Manufacturing Feasibility Study. In partnership with Riverland Community College - Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, DCA will conduct an assessment of manufacturers, food industry experts and food entrepreneurs of gaps and needs to support scale-up-ready businesses. â&#x20AC;˘ $10,000 to Minnesota State University, Mankato for the Extension of the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem workshop. A pilot collaboration between Rochesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Destination Medical Center and Minnesota State University, Mankatoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, this high-quality design workshop will equip college students to develop solutions to real world problems with the goal of growing a culture of entrepreneurship by sparking innovative projects. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited to fund these

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The increase is due to the street project, Washington, which is a $5 million project.â&#x20AC;? She stated that with increasing costs, street projects quickly get into the millions of dollars nowadays. Mayor Struzyk reminded citizens that, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our levy went up only 3% over last year,â&#x20AC;? and he went on to explain that for any homeowners whose home valuations have gone up, this is due to other home sales nearby. He also reminded people that the opportunity to dispute home valuations is every April, at the annual Board of Review meeting. A citizen addressed the council, stating, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the first preliminary levy Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m shocked, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lived here all my lifeâ&#x20AC;Ś Can the city do anything to help the taxpayers out, before they finalize this? Can we cut any services?â&#x20AC;? He mentioned that the swimming pool loses money every year, and wondered if it could be dropped for a few years. He then added a suggestion for the city to take â&#x20AC;&#x153;a hard lookâ&#x20AC;? at cutting expenses wherever possible. Council members agreed that the 2019 council will have a hard job ahead in prioritizing expenses wisely. See TAXATION Page 15 î&#x192;¤

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ta’s survey was spearheaded by National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services Director of Pupil Transportation Safety Brian Reu. Of 2,802 bus drivers participated in collecting data, 583 illegal passes were recorded; more than 77% approaching from the front of the bus, and nearly all, 97% occurred on the driver’s side. Scheevel says the process they’re supposed to follow to report a driver on highways, which changed in 2011, is frustrating. He says they’re instructed to call State Highway Patrol with full plate information only, fill out forms and mail them to the Rochester patrol office.“The process gets complicated and that’s discouraging,” he adds. “Personally, I probably haven’t done enough.

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This year I’ve put a bunch on because of the rash of accidents that have happened nationally.” Bernard agrees the process to get drivers ticketed can be difficult. Drivers are busy watching the road and staying aware of their riders’ safety. “Between all of the districts we probably have 200 plus vehicles that are in violation and usually get less than 10% of the license plate numbers.” Kaase says reports are sporadic. “At times they seem frequent and then, we’ll go for a while without any. I would estimate that violations would be in an area of one to two dozen a year, that we know of.” “The thing that’s starting to hit home is it’s happening here and more often,” says Wangen. “People just need to be aware. I used to be more lenient, but I’ve got the attitude now, I’m turning them in no matter

what. It could be a person’s life.” Fox points out that violation of stop arm laws is one offense in which you can be ticketed without law enforcement witnessing the violation. “We need the time, place, a good description of driver and vehicle and a plate number,” he says. “We’re fortunate to live in a small area where we have the ability to talk directly to people about it. It’s not cheap. There’s no messing around. It’s a ticket and it’s expensive.” “I want violations reported with whatever information that can be provided. A partial license plate, description of the vehicle and driver/occupants, and direction of travel; all of this information can aid our deputies in attempting to locate the violator,” stressed Kaase. “The safety of the children being transported is a priority of our office.”

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County Truth in Taxation hearing By Karen Reisner About a dozen property owners attended the public hearing regarding the Fillmore County 2019 budget and levy. County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman reviewed 2018 county activities and the 2019 proposed budget. One 2018 highlight is the active participation in legislation that resulted in a significant increase in County Program Aid for 2018 and 2019 and a leveling of CPA from year to year there after. Courthouse security equipment was installed and was implemented this last fall. County Engineer Ron Gregg continues with a Road Preservation Plan using additional funds obtained through Local Option Sales Tax and Wheelage Tax. In an effort for staffing efficiency, every time there is a retirement that position is reviewed and decisions are made about replacing that employee or otherwise dispersing those responsibilities. David Drown & Associates has completed a countywide compensation study. Centralized supply purchasing and shared copy machines have saved the county $10,000. Software programs and telecommuting have improved efficiency. For several years now the county has been participating in Performance Measures. The county had 13 performance goals in 2017. The results for 2018 will be submitted in July 2019. The county met its goal of maintaining a pavement quality index of 72. The goal to limit tobacco use to the National benchmark of 14% was met. Fillmore County excels when it comes to child support program effectiveness. The county collects $8.61 for every dollar spent on the program, much better than the state average. Social services and the county attorney work together on this. The county beats both the state and national average with only 3.8% low birth weights. All assessment classifications fall between 90 and 105%, this performance measure was reached. All documents were recorded within the 10-day turn around time. The performance measure for elections was reached with 100% post election results. A goal to increase by 5% state and federal dollars brought into county for veterans benefits was exceeded, the increase was 11%. A goal to maintain 85% of veterans receiving services/benefits was exceeded; 86% received services/benefits. A goal to keep the debt service levy under 11% was exceeded; the debt service levy in 2017 was at 2.73%. The goal for a 40% recycling rate was exceeded at 41%. There was a performance measure to reduce accidents that involve fatalities and injury; in 2017 there was one fatality and 10 injuries. The goal for 7,200 per 1,000

residents for annual library visits was not met again this year. There were only 5,793 visits per 1,000 residents. 2019 goals and objectives The county is working to maintain and build its fund balance with the goal of reaching state recommendations. In 2019 the Airport Master Plan is to be implemented. The budgeting process will start again in midsummer. The county will evaluate Managed IT Services which began in 2018. Vickerman suggested the county saves about $100,000 with the service. Two IT positions were eliminated. Having gained savings with centralized purchasing of office supplies, the county is looking at saving by using centralized purchasing for cleaning supplies. 2019 budget The total budget will be down about $3 million (state and federal dollars) in 2019 due mostly to the number of highway projects. This last year the county finished its largest highway project, CSAH 1. The proposed county portion of the tax levy shows an increase of $324,618, or 3.49%. County Program Aid is increased by $78,766. A 2.5% COLA increase has been proposed. Funds have been budgeted to implement the Compensation Plan. The donation of $300,000 for the State Veterans Home has been budgeted. The county board will certify the 2019 final budget and levy at its December 18 meeting. Questions Property appraiser Brian Hoff offered to discuss anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property valuations upstairs at the assessorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. He said he canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do anything about 2019 valuations which should have been discussed last spring. He could look at valuations for taxes payable in 2020. Most members of the public at this meeting followed him upstairs. Hoff noted that about threequarters of the calls he has taken since the election relate to the Kingsland School District. Kingslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Truth in Taxation meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 17. A property owner in the city of Rushford Village complained about his 911 sign which was faded and unreadable. Original signs were provided by the county. Replacements will need to be ordered and paid for by the property owner. This manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greater complaint was his inability to get a variance to build an accessory building on his 2.5-acre property. The city of Rushford Village has their own zoning regulations, so the county could not do anything for him. They suggested he contact an attorney. He believes his property valuation is too high considering he has been prohibited from building. He will also meet with an appraiser in the assessorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office.

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Fillmore County Sports 2018-2019 Wrestling Preview By Paul Trende The 2017-2018 season produced at least one state entrant for each of the The Trende c o u n t y ’s Report wrestling programs. Three of the four guys to make St. Paul made the podium. There Paul Trende was a very good program (Chatfield), a solid middle-of-the-road group (LARP), and team short on numbers (FCLMC). Chatfield and LARP didn’t lose too much. They’ll look to improve on their individual team seasons and their state entrant numbers. FCLMC is still in the rebuilding phase. Each squad returns a state entrant and there are five total state ranked wrestlers. Chatfield headlined the county’s wrestling programs. Travis Bartels’ Gophers went 8-1 versus TRC foes last year, only losing to PEM 32-31. Chatfield bowed to Goodhue in the Section semis, finishing 12-3. Gone are a trio of everymatch seniors including one of the program’s best ever, Jake Mandt, the 2018 State RunnerUp at 145. Chatfield returns eight guys who competed at the 2018 1A individual meet including a trio of All-TRC picks. Seth Goetzinger (106) heads the group. The sophomore was Section Champ and tussled out a number of decision wins over ranked foes to take third at state. Going 34-8, he was All-TRC. A pair of guys who wrestled to go to state

return in Davontae Goldsmith (Sr. 170) and Cael Bartels (Jr. 113). Each lost very tight true seconds at sections and made All-TRC. Each finished with 25 wins (Goldsmith 25-9, BarSeth tels 25-13). Goetzinger Goetzinger (#4 at 126) and Goldsmith (#9 at 182) start the year ranked. Three other Gopher Davontae returnees Goldsmith were section top five last year; Nathan Goldsmith (Sr. 4th at 138, 23-15), Tate Karver (So. 4th at 120, Cael Bartels 16-19), and Grady Schott (Fr. 5th at 126, 9-12). Returnees who placed outside the top five are Luke Ihrke (Jr. 152) and A.J. Karver (So. 195, 17-18). Chase Ketterhagen (Sr. 138), Jacob Stephas (Jr. 152), Campbell Berge (Fr. 152), Sulley Ferguson (8th 106), and Cody Guenther (So. 126) also got varsity matches. Chatfield has three seniors (Goldsmiths, Ketterhagen) and three juniors (Bartels, Ihrke, Stephas). The Gophers have only a couple guys to cover the upper weights. Chatfield has individual tournaments at FCLMC, La Crosse (Bi-

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State), Lake City, and JWP/ WEM. They have weekend duals in Farmington and Stillwater. Notable triangulars are Caledonia/LARP (Jan 10) and PEM/D-E (Jan 24). LARP wrestling had its 20172018 season end in Chatfield. The Screamin’ Eagles fell to the Gophers in a 1A quarter. Tim Tekautz and Darrin Hegland’s squad finished 10-11. LARP lost a trio of seniors who wrestled at sections. They return ten sections wrestlers. Including is their sole state entrant, and a trio each of All-TRC guys, 30-win guys, and section third place finishers. Carter Jonsgaard (So. 113, 34-13) was the state entrant. The Section Champ progressed to the podium at state, finishing fourth on the big stage. The returning AllTRC guys are Gable Sp e l t z , Dominic Jenkins, and Carter Ross Herber. Jonsgaard Speltz (So. 120, 24-10) took third at sections, Jenkins (Sr. 145, 26-12) and Herber (Jr. 106, 32-9) Dominic fourth. JonJenkins sgaard (#4 at 120) and R-Herber (#7 at 113) are ranked. Noah Herber (Sr. 195, 32-12) is the third 30-win sec- Ross Herber tion third place finisher. Ethan Sense (Sr. 170, 14-12), Kolton Riser (Jr. 138), Jacob Meyer (Fr. 160), Corbin Flynn (Jr. 182), and Alex Perez (Fr. 220) competed at last year’s section tourney. Tristyn Hegland (So. 132), Tyler Kryzer (Fr. 132), and Caleb Mueller (Fr. 120) add more varsity experience. Carter Weidemann (Sr. 182) returns after a hiatus. LARP is short in the upper weights. They have five seniors (Jenkins, Sense, N-Herber, Weidemann, Brendan Honken) and four juniors (R-Herber, Riser, Flynn, Clayton Ellinghuysen). The S-Eagles have their normal weekend duals, Byron, Z-M, and K-M. FCLMC and at BiState (La Crosse) are the individual tourneys. Everything in on the road save for a triangular with W-K/SC and a dual with D-E. In Harmony, the FCLMC Wolves enter the year coming off a 2017-2018 season where they finished 2-16. Joe Cullen’s group lost to D-E in a Section 1A wrestle-in match. FCLMC ended a very long (low

numbers inspired) dual meet losing streak. The Wolves still aren’t full, but they return a state entrant in Caden Anderson (120). The sophomore was a Section Runner-Up (23-9) and made All-TRC. He starts the year ranked (#10 at 138). The Wolves have just four other guys back who wrestled at sections. Stefan Nikoloski (Jr. 220, Caden 10-18) took Anderson fifth. Cale Anderson (So. 113, 25-18), twin brother to Caden, took sixth. Caleb Kunz (So. 145, 10-20) and Michael Barrett (Jr. 195, 12-24) round out the group. Bradon Knutson (Jr. 106), Orion Sass (8th 126), Carter Hovland (8th 132), Taylor Kunz (Jr. 120), and Devin Troendle (So. 152) are five other varsity-experienced returnees. The Wolves don’t have a senior. With 33 guys out, Coach Cullen will have two years of roughly the same roster. The Wolves have already competed in two tourney’s (Ellsworth, La Crosse). Other tourneys are their own Holiday gathering, Crestwood, PEM, and Century. They have home duals with GMLOS/LARP (in Lanesboro) and Chatfield (in Harmony).

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LARP’s Dominic Jenkins was the stand-out wrestler of the week, grappling out five wins in five matches for a LARP squad that went 3-2. Monday thru Friday, county b-ball teams went 3-18 (yikes). A 4-3 Saturday at the Decorah Border Battle was better. Houston’s Mikkel Schutte did his best

to fill teammate James Hongerholt’s void (broken hand). Over three games, a pair of big double-doubles (16 & 20, 22 & 15) helped the junior put up big numbers (17.3 pts, 14.3 rebs, 2.7 asts, 3.7 stls, and 1.3 blks). Lanesboro’s boys equaled their 2017-2018 win total with two early wins (Cotter, Kee). Andrew Luck and Carson Schwichtenberg each hit for 20-plus simultaneously twice (GM, Kee). Luck hit 9 of 13 threes in those two games. Freshman Justin Ruberg had 21 points, but R-P lost to La Crescent. Trojan coach Chris Drinkall got his first win days later versus Decorah. Josh Peters had 23 points, but FC lost to Cotter. Abbey Hoegh set a career-mark of 23 points in an R-P girls win over Schaeffer.

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M-C 61, Houston 55 (MC: Dylan Loppnow 19 pts (9-15 FGs), 7 rebs; Drew Wyffels 13 pts, 7 rebs, 7 asts; Blake Henry 8 pts, 8 rebs. H: Alex Van Gundy 21 pts (4-7 threes), 5 rebs; M. Schutte 16 pts, 20 rebs, 5 asts, 2 stls, 3 blks) Cotter 31, Lanesboro 49 (L: C. Schwichtenberg 18 pts; Sawyer Johnson 9 pts, 8 rebs 3 stls) R-P 55, La Crescent 71 (RP: J. Ruberg 21 pts (5-7 threes, 7-11 FGs); Luke O’Hare 17 pts, 7 rebs, 3 stls) Cannon Falls 69, Lanesboro 46 (L: A. Luck 13 pts; C. Schwichtenberg 11 pts, 5 rebs, 6 asts) PEM 78, Chatfield 64 (C: Reid Johnson 19 pts (7-10 FGs, 4-4 FTs); Josef Fahrenholtz 13 pts; Landon Bance 12 pts) See SPORTS Page 17 

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FC 49, Cotter 64 (FC: J. Peters 23 pts (5-13 threes). FC: 1-12 FTs. Falcons are 0-1, 0-2) L/P 69, M-C 51 (MC: D. Loppnow 14 pts, 16 rebs, 4 stls; Ryan Kuhn 13 pts, 4 stls; D. Wyffels 6 pts, 11 rebs, 5 asts, 5 stls. M-C: 1-29 threes. Cougs: 1-1, 1-2) GM 55, Lanesboro 52 (L: A. Luck 23 pts (5-9 threes); C. Schwichtenberg 21 pts (3-9 threes). Back and forth game saw GM hit three late FTs for 55-52 lead. Schwichtenberg missed contested tying three in final seconds) Randolph 78, Kingsland 62 (K: Wyatt Pruter 17 pts; Reid Kruegel 15 pts (4-7 threes). Threes: R 15, K 11. Knights: 1-1) L-O 86, Houston 63 (H: A. Van Gundy 16 pts, 4 stls; Caiden Danielson 15 pts (7-12 FGs); M. Schutte 13 pts, 8 rebs, 6 asts, 5 stls, 2 blks; Noah Kingsley 12 pts) Houston 75, Central Elkader 37 (H: M. Schutte 22 pts (8-14 FTs), 15 rebs, 3 stls; A. Van Gundy 18 pts, 4 stls; C. Danielson 13 pts; N. Kingsley 12 pts, 5 rebs, 4 assists. Decorah Border Battle. ‘Canes: 0-2, 1-2) R-P 47, Decorah 43 (R-P: L. O’Hare 16 pts, 7 rebs, 4 stls; J. Ruberg 10 pts, 7 rebs; Landon Skalet 7 pts, 6 rebs, 4 asts; Ben Wieser 8 pts (4-4 FGs). Decorah Border Battle. RP: 0-1, 1-2) Lanesboro 60, Kee (Lansing IA) 55 (L: C. Schwichtenberg 21 pts, 9 rebs; A. Luck 20 pts (4-4 threes, 7-10 FGs); John Prestemon 9 pts, 7 rebs. Decorah Border Battle. Burros equal last year’s win total. Lanesboro: 0-2, 2-3)

M-C 31, SC 55 (M-C: Jordyn Newgard 10 pts; Payton Danielson 4 pts, 15 rebs, 4 asts. Cougs: 0-17 threes. MC: 2-1, 2-2) Chatfield 39, #10 in AA Lake City 80 (C: Alanna Goetzinger 15 pts; Mollie Henry 13 pts) #7 in A GM 57, FC 38 (FC: Kassidy Broadwater 9 pts; Madison Scheevel 9 pts (3-9 threes); Kandace Sikkink 7 pts, 11 rebs; Emma Breitsprecher 8 pts, 5 rebs, 3 stls. Game was tied 26-26 at half ) La Crescent 61, R-P 51 (RP: A. Hoegh 16 pts (8-10 FTs); Megan Oian 9 pts, 9 rebs; Lauren Lawston 9 pts) Lanesboro 34, L/P 60 (L: Payton Benson 12 pts (4-8 threes); Emily Snyder 7 pts, 9 rebs) Houston 36, #7 GM 52 (H: Emma Geiwitz 15 pts (7-11 FGs), 8 stls; Jenny Albrecht 4 pts, 13 rebs) Chatfield 49, PEM 59 (C: Silja Erickson 12 pts, 7 rebs; Tessa McMahon 10 pts, 7 stls. Gophers: 0-3, 0-4) Cotter 66, FC 37 (FC: Paige Donlinger 8 pts, 6 rebs; K. Broadwater 4 pts, 6 rebs, 6 stls) Schaeffer Academy 33, R-P 54 (RP: A. Hoegh 23 pts (8-14 FGs, 5-5 FTs); M. Oian 12 pts, 7 rebs) Houston 67, W-K 72 (H: A. Rostad 25 pts (4-10 threes, 5-6 FTs), 5 stls; E. Geiwitz 14 pts, 4 asts; 8th grader Sydney Torgerson 14 pts (6-8 FGs), 6 rebs, 4 stls; J. Albrecht 7 pts, 7 rebs, 4 asts, 6 stls. Rostad set girls scoring mark) FC 47, Decorah 32 (FC: E. Breitsprecher 13 pts. 5 rebs, 7 stls; Madison Scheevel 12 pts (4-11 threes); K. Broadwater 4 pts, 7 rebs, 7 stls. Decorah

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want to pay for somewhere else? He suggested they emphaBorder Battle. Falcons: 2-1, size road and bridge funding 3-2) and reimbursement for man Lanesboro 37, Central dated social services. Elkader 64 (L: P. Benson 11 Bakke also suggested there pts. Decorah Border Battle. should be a modification of Burros: 0-2, 0-3) the 60 day rule, requiring con R-P 46, South Winn 42 sideration for a conditional use (RP: L. Lawston 12 pts (6-10 permit by the county after a FGs); M. Oian 10 pts, 8 rebs; Minnesota Pollution Control A. Hoegh 9 pts, 8 rebs. Deco- Agency (MPCA) environmenrah Border Battle. Trojans: 0-3, tal review. He used the Catalpa 2-4) situation as an example. New Houston 44, Kee 49 (H: A. burg Township currently has a Rostad 17 pts; E. Geiwitz 9 pts. one year moratorium on new Decorah Border Battle. ‘Canes: feedlots over 500 animal units. 0-2, 0-3) Bakke believes the rule should Wrestling be waived during the moratorium. We shouldn’t be forced (12/6 - 12/8) LARP 34, Faribault 28 to issue a CUP when there (LARP won twice, lost twice may be other outcomes. by forfeit. The wins at 160 Many of the priorities list(Jackson Koverman) and 182 ed involve state funding. The (Noah Herber) were critical funding of County Program (28-9 and 34-13 leads). Ross Aid, rural broadband developHerber (120) won by fall, Cart- ment, and local bridge bonder Jonsgaard (126 > 10-2) by ing are requested. A request MD, Tyler Kreidermacher (106 is made for long term fund> 12-7), Gable Speltz (132 > ing for implementation of the 13-11), Caleb Mueller (138 Root River One Watershed, > 6-4), and Dominic Jenkins One Plan which is complete (152 > 9-7) by decision); LARP and has been approved by the 59, Rochester-Century 18 (T. Minnesota Board of Water and Kreidermacher (106), C. Jon- Soil Resources (BWSR). sgaard (126), G. Speltz (132), Additional funding is N. Herber (182), and Carter requested to support social Weidemann (195) won by fall, services eligibility technology D. Jenkins (152 > 23-8) by tech and for an expansion of access fall. LARP won four forfeits, to mental health services. Also, lost one, with one double FF) maintain and restore local Byron Duals (LARP took public health funding. 3rd of 4); LARP 47, WEM/ An increased reimbursement JWP 33 (Each team had three for mandated law enforcement forfeits. R. Herber (120), D. training is requested. Provide Jenkins (152), Jacob Meyer additional funding directed (17), and C. Weidemann (195) to the local level to enforce had pins, G. Speltz (132 > subsurface treatment system 20-5) a tech fall); LARP 21, per MPCA rules. Support adeD-E 52 (Score was 21-20 quate funding for staffing of LARP heading to 160, but D-E the new veterans home. won out from there (three for- These requests represent feits). R. HerberLanes (120) and D. only some of the legislative Nordic Jenkins (152) by pin, 403 S Mill Street won • Rushford, MN T. priorities listed. DNR land acquisition 507-864-7799 Kreidermacher (106 > 14-11) www.nordiclanes.com A of support was 407 one S. Mill Street resolution • Rushford, MN by decision. LARP won sought by the Nature Con(507) 864-7214 • www.the-creamery.com forfeit); LARP 24, Byron 50 servancy and the Minnesota (Match was 27-24 Bears after 170, but LARP is short in the DNR for the purchase of 2.75 upper weights and Byron won acres and a donation of 24.75 the last four (three forfeits). acres owned by Greg Jenson, C. Jonsgaard (126), D. Jenkins Preble Township. The Jenson (152), and J. Meyer (170) had building site will be added to pins, C. Mueller (138 > 6-2) the Choice Wildlife Manageand Kolton Riser (145 > 6-5) ment Area (WMA). It will become public land open to decision wins) La Crosse Invite (FCLMC hunting, fishing, hiking, and took 8th of 13. Caden Ander- other low impact activities. son (138 > pin win, 17-0 tech The Nature Conservancy fall win, 8-4 D loss) took sec- will be using funds mostly ond. Bradon Knutson (113 from the Outdoor Heritage > 14-11 D win, pin win, pin Fund. loss, 13-0 MD loss) took third. Don Ramsden, DNR, said Cale Anderson (132 > pin win, Preble Township has no prob10-5 D loss, pin win, 5-3 D lem with the 27.5 acres going loss) and Stefan Nikoloski (285 to the DNR. Commissioner > pin loss, pin win, pin loss, pin Marc Prestby asked about the cabin on the property. Ramswin, 4-2 D loss) took fourth) den said it will be removed along with the well and septic Be Green system. Prestby commented that this is a good property for the DNR to acquire. It was noted that the DNR will make payment-in-lieuof-taxes (PILT) estimated to be $2,192 on the property. The 2018 property tax on the property was $1,808.

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A resolution supporting the purchase was adopted. Chairman Mitch Lentz voted no. Other business in brief • County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman reviewed the structure of the land records, recorder, and auditor/treasurer and suggested staffing adjustments recommended by the Personnel Committee. The structure and staffing changes were approved as presented. • The 2019 regular appropriation in the amount of $215,000 to SWCD and an additional $2,000 as local match for a grant for buffer law compliance activities was approved. Bakke reported that Donna Rasmussen, SWCD district administrator, was named 2018 Employee of the Year at a state meeting. He suggested they send a letter of congratulations. •The county entered into a cooperative agreement with the Third Judicial District Court for courtroom improvements. Twenty-thousand dollars will be allocated from the county’s 2019 budget. • After some discussion a request by Heidi Jones, auditor/treasurer elect, for an unpaid leave of absence from her current position as finance officer while she serves as elected A/T was approved. State statute allows a person elected into another position to request a leave of absence to preserve a similar position of like seniority. • County Recorder David Kiehne submitted a letter reviewing his responsibilities. He added that 4,100 documents have been recorded in 2018 as of December 1. There have been 96 parcel splits. His office also does abstracting. He submitted his salary request for 2019; $72,500. • County Attorney Brett Corson also submitted a letter detailing his experience and the responsibilities of his office. He requested a salary for 2019 in the amount of $118,000 based on extensive experience and legal duties and responsibilities. • Continued intermittent employment for Char Meiners to assist with training and staffing, to be coordinated by Vickerman, was approved as needed. Payment not to exceed $5,000. • A contract with Minnesota for 2019/2020 Minnesota Comprehensive Adult Mental Health Act in the amount of $103,572 was approved. These are all grant funds. A proposal to increase the Mobile Crisis Grant for 2019/2020 to supplement the decrease in grant funding from the state was approved. • Jessica Erickson, director of nursing, requested and received approval for telecommunting status for Michele Gatzke, RN, for two days per week. No additional equipment will be needed. She will be the first public health employee to telecommute.

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questions after Youngâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presentation. He wanted to know about the extent of future levy increases, saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;My main concern is where we are headed; how many years can we keep increasing the levy at this rate?â&#x20AC;? Young noted the long term debt payment for the swimming pool will be about $315,000 per year. So, we are about 90 to 95% there. A little more of an increase next year will be expected to service the swimming pool debt, but in future years it will be leveled out. Young said the purpose of the Capital Improvement Plan was to better understand what will be needed in the next five years. Halverson asked about fundraising efforts for the pool. Councilor Paul Novotny explained the referendum that was put before the voters did not reflect any promise of money coming in to pay for the pool through fundraising. It was acknowledged that fundraising has not been very successful. Halverson said the levy increases are a big shock, especially to people living on fixed incomes. Novotny insisted his goal is to keep levy increases in the range of 3 to 6%. He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see any realistic possibility of increases being any less than the 3 to 6% range. Mayor Russ Smith maintained that there is a lot of discussion and thought that goes into the budget every year. Other business in brief â&#x20AC;˘ An authorization was approved to request that MnDOT complete installation

of crosswalks at the intersection of Highway 52 and Fourth St. and at the north entrance to Chatfield High School. The city will be responsible for the cost of the installations and maintenance. â&#x20AC;˘ The oath of office was administered by Young to Samuel Judd, a new Chatfield patrol officer. Police Chief Shane Fox administered the law enforcement oath. â&#x20AC;˘ Fire Chief Ryan Priebe reviewed 2018. There were six less calls than in 2017, or a total of 44 calls. An air compressor was replaced as was the 1998 tanker. In 2019 there are plans to purchase a UTV and to replace SCBA air bottles, a computer, four sets of turnout gear, and pagers. The list of fire department officers presented (Priebe, Brian Burkholder, Luke Thieke, Chris Musty, Steve Schmiedeberg, Peter Erickson, and Cole McKean) was approved. A quote from Ancom for 26 pagers was approved at a cost of $18,566. â&#x20AC;˘ The second consideration of Ordinance # 438 Fees charged by the city, licenses or services was approved as was its publication. â&#x20AC;˘ The final payment to Fraser Construction Co. for demolition of the old pool, which is complete, was approved. â&#x20AC;˘ The third payment to Benike in the amount of $164,323.94 for the pool project was approved. â&#x20AC;˘ A public hearing was set for January 14 to consider the request of Hiawatha Broadband Communications (HBC), Winona, for a cable television franchise. â&#x20AC;˘ Approval was given for city hall to start using a U.S. Bank purchasing card when appropriate.

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Rick Moore, Wold Architects and Engineers, stressed the importance of providing a homelike atmosphere for residents. Photo by Karen Reisner By Karen Reisner A capacity crowd filled the Servicemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club on the morning of December 6 to hear from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and design firms tasked with designing the Preston Veterans Home. This meetingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purpose was to update members of the community on the process and to give them an opportunity to ask questions. Ron Scheevel, co-chair of the Veterans Home Committee, introduced Doug Hughes, Deputy Commissioner of Veterans Health Care, MDVA. Hughes, who served 20 years in the military, said he has a passion for veterans centered health care. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This day we are giving you a first look at design concepts for a future Preston Veterans Home,â&#x20AC;? he shared. A major change from initial planning is the number of beds. Preston is looking at a 54 bed facility, rather than 72 beds. Montevideo and Bemidji are likely looking at 72 bed facilities, but those communities have been working on their projects significantly longer and have been able to raise more funds to be matched by the federal government. Sixtyfive percent of the project cost comes from a federal Veterans Administration grant. Hughes made it clear the goal is to move forward with the project to provide care for the

next generation of veterans. The finish line will be reached when the VA approves the grant. The veterans home should complement existing care facilities. Veterans homes typically serve more males than other care centers. Residents are more likely to suffer from invisible wounds like post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury, than residents in community nursing homes. Wold Architects and Engineers and Perkins Eastman have been hired to design all three veterans homes. Rick Moore said veterans deserve the best. Each resident will have a private room with space for personal items and a private bathroom. The intention is to make the atmosphere homelike, as opposed to institutional. It will be resident centered living and care. The kitchen will be the center of activity along with the dining area. Design will provide for more access to the outdoors and the integrating of family and pets. It is early in the design process. Emphasis is being placed on keeping the residential look with living room and den spaces. Style will correspond with the area where the residents live, incorporating features of Preston and the region. Memory care residents will be provided for, with quiet spaces, small group spaces, and

Douglas Hughes, Deputy Commissioner of Veterans Health Care, MDVA, tells the crowd, a majority of whom are veterans, that the goal is to provide skilled nursing care for the next generation of veterans. Photo by Karen Reisner

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residents in May 2021. Questions What is the expected square foot cost? An rough estimate of $300 to $350 per square foot was mentioned. How much land will the structure sit on? Approximately 1.5 acres. How are residents chosen? Hughes said the criteria for a skilled nursing facility will be used. It will be a first come first served basis. It is a long term care facility. Three categories of people may be eligible, including veterans who qualify, spouses of those veterans, and Gold Star parents. A question was posed about dementia. All of the veterans homes will have at least one area to care for residents with dementia. Jobs and economic impact? There will be about 85 to 90 full-time equivalents. This could equate to about 120 staff people, depending on their hours. These will be state jobs with good benefits and the same wages will be paid in all Minnesota Veterans Homes regardless of the location within the state. There was a question about payment for a pedestrian/bike trail. As long as it is part of the project, it will fall under the federal grant. How will the application progress at the federal level?

Hughes believes this is the best time to submit applications, but nothing is guaranteed for sure. This is our best chance and the best year to get all three of the proposed veterans homes through. There was a question about building a structure for a much lower cost, which could allow for a 72 bed structure. It was made clear that the standard for this building is for it to last for at least 50 years; it will be a high quality building. Hughes said the funds are just not there at this time for one more household, making it a 72 bed facility. The application has to go in on time; the team is designing the facility now with the funding available. Unfortunately, enough funds are not available for a 72 bed facility. Hughes explained the number of veterans in Minnesota is declining; therefore, less beds will be granted to the state in the future. They are working within federal Veterans Administration design requirements. The state of Minnesota has been allocated 1,058 beds, currently there are 824. Right now, that allows the state up to 234 more beds. A question was asked about the role of congregations and religious care. The facility will have a chaplain. Hughes said we welcome any and all faiths into the facility.

an accommodation for their daily patterns. Each household will have 18 rooms. Sara Malin explained the facility will be unique to the Preston area, capitalizing on scenic views from the bluff site with its surrounding oak trees. It will have a ceremonial entrance that draws from the entrance to the veterans cemetery. The local way of life will be represented with a rustic feel using stone and wood, a gathering area, walking or biking paths, possible area for farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or Amish markets, military memorabilia, and a recognition of outside activities in the area, like trout fishing. The main access will be from Highway 16. Other design ideas include a flag court, a covered entry, courtyard, natural vegetation including prairie grasses and wild flowers, and outside activity spaces, for example, a raised gardening area. The structure will have a lot of glass, natural light. Malin noted the predesign will be wrapped up by January 10. Then the schematic design goes into the federal grant application due in Washington, D.C. by April 15. Part 2 of the grant application is due August 1. Bidding could begin on August 19. It is possible ground breaking could be less than a year from now. The facility may be ready to serve

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Harmony Fire Department commissions firefighter memorial statue By Hannah Wingert Chris Skalen from the Harmony Fire Department was present at the December 11 Harmony City Council meeting to ask the council to approve a down payment on a 70” bronze statue of a firefighter from Brodin Studios, Inc. in Kimball, Minn. The statue will be placed beside the fire station with benches and landscaping to complete the memorial. So far, approximately $52,000 has been raised along with an additional $6,000 promised which will cover the total $40,000 cost of the statue itself. The labor and materials needed to install the statue and update the surrounding area is estimated to be another $40,000. The firefighters will donate their labor for installation and they are hoping that some of the materials will be donated as well. “We did look at a couple different companies (to make the statue). This one comes highly referenced,” Skalen noted, adding that the attention to detail and references is what led to the selection of Brodin Studios, Inc. The statue will take six to eight months to complete, and the fire department is hoping to have it done by July fourth so they can hold a dedication during Harmony’s annual celebration. The council approved the commission agreement with Brodin Studios, Inc with the $10,000 down payment. Umbelina Cremer from the Harmony Area Community Foundation asked the council to consider allowing the HACF to hold their annual Swing into

Spring event at the community center on April 6, 2019, and to serve alcohol at the event, something that is not allowed at the center. “This (the event) would be a good place to feature the community center and what you guys have done here,” Cremer said, adding that the HACF has helped with some of the improvements to the center and would like to use the event to showcase it. The parking would be ideal, and the space would allow the HACF to set up the silent auction items. Cremer noted that having a stage area would also be beneficial for the presentations. Cremer said that the HACF has always served alcohol at the event, and she didn’t feel that it would be as successful if that were eliminated. Mayor Steve Donney voiced concerns that allowing the HACF to serve alcohol would set a precedent for other organizations and individuals who rent the community center for their events to assume that they could also do the same. Cremer pointed out that the HACF is a nonprofit organization that raises money for the benefit of Harmony. “This is an event where we can work hard so we can turn around and give back to the community,” she said. The council was amenable to the idea of allowing the HACF to rent the community center and serve alcohol. City Administrator Jerome Illg will look into the logistics and legalities of allowing alcohol to be served. City Maintenance Director

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Chris Johnson informed the council that a sewer main had broken on Niagara Court. The cost of installing a new pipe would come to $13,900. The bubbler system at the wastewater treatment plant has stopped working correctly and also needs to be replaced at a cost of approximately $12,050 for the equipment and $1,000 for labor. The council approved both projects. The council is continuing to research options for renovating the bathrooms at the community center to be handicapped accessible. A motion was approved to proceed with the project in the women’s bathroom. The Harmony Economic Development Association or EDA is working with Dairyland Power Cooperative to develop an industrial park in Harmony. An agreement was drawn up between the City of Harmony and Dairyland Power Cooperative which states that the city will pay the engineering and design service fees up front and then be able to assess those costs back to the properties with the stipulation that if Dairyland does not go forward with the project by 2020, the costs will be reimbursed. The council approved the agreement with Kyle Morem abstaining. The Park Board has raised $21,000 for the instrument park and will Printed now be able to Soy purchase with ink six instruments instead of the originally planned four. They also received a with $10,000 grant Printed Soy inK through SMIF and an $11,348 grant from HACF. The equipment needs to be by the Printed on ordered recycled paper Printed on recycled PaPer

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be locked during games so that no one would have access to the game without paying the admission fee. The council was in favor of the idea and will draft a maintenance agreement with Fillmore Central before proceeding. The Fillmore Central High School Choir has been asked to sing the National Anthem at an upcoming Minnesota Wilds game, but will have to pay $40 apiece for tickets. The choir approached the Arts Board to ask for help with the funds. The board is still discussing the options. On January 5, 6, and 7, the Arts Board will be hosting showings of Decoding the Driftless at the JEM Theatre. On January 5, writer and producer George Howe will be present to answer questions. The council reviewed Resolution 18-11 regarding the 2019 levy and approved it with no changes. The next Harmony City Council meeting will be held on January 8 at 7 p.m.

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end of 2018 though or the price will go up. The cement work for installing the instruments will be more expensive and a bigger undertaking that originally anticipated as the board recently found out that each piece will need to be in-ground mounted with pillars, rods, and a concrete pad. The council approved the purchase of the equipment. The concrete in the basketball court has been ripped out, and the money has been raised for the new basketball hoops, lighting, etc. Locals are excited about the new basketball courts. “There’s been a lot of really positive feedback about what’s happening there” council member Lynn Mensink said. Fillmore Central approached the Park Board about installing restroom facilities on the edge of the fenced-in football field that the school is currently working on building. The building would have two sets of doors, one on the inside of the fence so that attendees could use it, and the other on the outside to allow entry to anyone which would

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•AA Closed Meeting, 12pm, Preston United Methodist Church, 212 St. Anthony St. N., lower level.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •Rushford AA Closed meeting, 7pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*

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•THURS., DECEMBER 20 •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Senior Coffee and Dessert, 9am. Clara House, Harmony.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am and 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm and 1-4pm, 525 Washington St. NW.* •Senior Strength and Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Rushford Senior Dining, 10:30am12pm, 113 E Jessie St., Rushford. •Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. 507288-6944.*

•Senior Strength and Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* •Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, use side door on Newburg.*

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Owner Jenn Slifka, above, of Chateau de Chic, along with her mother, Suzanne Gardner and sister, Steph Thouin (owners of Some Like it Hot) offer unique shopping experiences by opening Chic by Chateau in Spring Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downtown district. See the specials they are offering by checking out the Chic by Chateau Facebook page. Photo by Mary Whalen By Mary Whalen Chateau de Chic recently made changes, creating three distinct businesses in Spring Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downtown district. There is something for everyone at Chateau de Chic Salon, Spa & Boutique, and Some Like it Hot Cakes & Catering. Owner Jenn Slifka reminds readers, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have been operating as a salon and boutique in the same building for seven years, and wanted to split the two concepts and give more room for a full clothing and retail store.â&#x20AC;? The main reason for making this change was â&#x20AC;&#x153;because we have been so busy and wanted to be able to house a larger variety of retail for the community,â&#x20AC;? says Jenn. Where did the name originate? Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s go back seven years...... Today, the new clothing store is Chic by Chateau. It is still a reflection of the salon and spa, but has its own identity and feel. The process of making this idea a reality began early in 2018 when Jenn and her mother, Suzanne Gardner and sister, Steph Thouin (owners of Some Like it Hot) started working with Dave Phillips. The

and hoodies to more dressy business attire,â&#x20AC;? mentions Jenn. Many accessory lines, hats, bags, scarves, jewelry, candles, plus home decor are among items one will find shopping in this boutique. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also carry a full line of Kingsland Knight clothing, with 25% of our sales being donated back to the school.â&#x20AC;? Jenn believes strongly in giving back to the local community. The third business, Some Like it Hot Cakes & Catering is a custom catering company. The focus of their work varies. Suzanne states, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We welcome the opportunity to assist in small jobs, big jobs, weddings, specialty menus, desserts, custom boxed lunches and gourmet-to-go platters.â&#x20AC;? With the new space, inhouse catered events for up to 50 people is now possible. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve created a nice cozy space for guests to relax in. Along with the catering business, they have a full retail store full of home decor, holiday items, gift items, gourmet food lines, coffees and teas, cards, locally made handmade items and a lot more,â&#x20AC;? says Jenn. These are three very unique stores all carrying a variety of retail lines with each shop, each distinct from the other. Yet with the winter upon the area, the added bonus is that all three stores are connected inside so upon entering one, a shopper can access all three shops without having to go outside. Many rewards exist when starting a business, in addition to having the good fortune to be able to expand it. Jenn shares, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is very rewarding being in a small community like Spring Valley. We have been open for 12 years now and the amount of support from the community is huge. We could have never grown over the years had we not gotten so much support. It is rewarding knowing your clientele and over the years, your customers become your friends.â&#x20AC;? Obstacles have also had to be overcome as the business was becoming more established. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some hurdles early on were, obviously, financing,â&#x20AC;? confides Jenn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you are starting out it is hard to find people who share your vision and believe that you will see it through. But now that we have been open for as long as we have, everything seems to get a little bit easier. People can see you are here to work hard and achieve something.â&#x20AC;? Chateau de Chic has grown because â&#x20AC;&#x153;we have so many amazing customers,â&#x20AC;? exclaims Jenn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our clients make everything possible. They have shown that our small community can support more retail businesses in town.â&#x20AC;? These business owners also are cognizant of the support of other retail businesses in town. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do as much of our business local as we can,â&#x20AC;? says Jenn.

plan was â&#x20AC;&#x153;to purchase the two buildings housing the newspaper next to ours,â&#x20AC;? comments Jenn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Tribune relocated in August and we immediately started working on the building that is now Some Like it Hot Cakes & Catering. We refinished the floors, added new paint and lighting. The middle building was a little more of a project. We tore the ceiling out to the original wood, tore the floors up to the original wood underneath, then added new lighting, paint and some accent wood walls for character.â&#x20AC;? So what EXACTLY do these businesses offer to those in Southeastern Minnesota? Jenn responds, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chateau de Chic is a full service salon and spa. We offer a full variety of services for hair, skin and nails, carrying a wide variety of professional product lines including Moroccanoil, Kevin Murphy, skincare lines, essential oils, bath and body, menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s products, fragrance and makeup lines.â&#x20AC;? Over 20 product lines are offered. Chic by Chateau is a womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing store. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We carry a wide variety of brands, sizes and styles, from custom tees See CHATEAU DE CHIC Page 27 î&#x192;¤

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a small business owner, you learn to appreciate your peers because you know they are working as hard as you are to make a go at it. When we did our expansion we kept everything local,â&#x20AC;? she shares. Those involved in the process included Seabright Electric for lighting and electric, Andrea Hindt, who painted the front of building; Jay Osterhus for floor refinishing, and Jayson Smith of Grafix in the Go, who did all the graphics in the windows.

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With it being the holiday season, readers may be looking for just that right gift for those on your list. Ideas abound for children and adults. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also have gift certificates, if you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure what to get for someone. Plus, new items are coming into our stores every week!â&#x20AC;? Jenn states. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Owning a small business WILL work. It takes hard work, dedication and time......but it will work,â&#x20AC;? concludes Jenn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would love to see every building downtown filled with something amazing. I am hoping that our expansion will spark a movement of people who have

a dream to start a small business. It has never been easy, but if you are passionate about something, hard work pays off. Come downtown Spring Valley and visit us!â&#x20AC;? For more information on these North Broadway businesses, call (507) 346-2922 or visit www.chateaudechic.com and www.somelikeithotcc.com. Business hours for Chateau de Chic, Some Like it Hot, and Chic by Chateau are Monday-Thursday 9-8, Friday 9-6, and Saturday 8-4. Chateau de Chic and Chic by Chateau specials are posted on their Facebook page, as well.

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on?â&#x20AC;? Council members voiced agreement. In response to a citizenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s question about rental fees at the community center, Becky Schmidt replied, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not looking at raising rates. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking at adding another rate structure. The biggest complaint we get is we have a lot of people who want to rent it for an hour.â&#x20AC;? She explained that some other cities allow a certain rental fee for one or two hours, and then a standard daily rate as well. This way, the venue is likely to generate more usage for short events such as bridal showers and meetings. No action was taken on the issue, but a proposal will be brought to the next meeting. Schmidt also brought up a concern, stating, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Luann and I have contacted our city attorney numerous times. We have emailed, we have called, we have even tried to snag him when he was here at our last meeting,.. I never get a call back, and there are many items that need to be addressedâ&#x20AC;Ś So we are literally floundering without legal advice right now. So I would like permission to put out an RFP again to advertise for a new city attorney.â&#x20AC;? Schmidt stated that she knows the attorney is busy, but simply isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t providing what Wykoff needs. The council voted to approve this search process to begin. The council discussed pricing for LED lights to be installed to replace the cur-

rent street lights in town. The expectation is that the lights will â&#x20AC;&#x153;pay for themselvesâ&#x20AC;? in three to four years. The council voted to approve the purchase, contingent upon first doublechecking the correct number of lights needed. Rick Whitney addressed the council, explaining that he is transitioning from PeopleService, and that in January the city will have a new contact person from PeopleService. Rick said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appreciated working with the city. He also asked the city to consider approving a control panel for the wastewater treatment plant, at a cost of $2,184. The council voted to approve the purchase. Schmidt brought up a leadership conference being offered, which would be training for council members. It would cost $250 per person and required one overnight stay. She also said she has a slideshow that can provide similar training locally. The council members voiced a preference for the slideshow. The council approved the 2019 budget as submitted. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. The councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next regular meeting will be Monday, January 14 at 7 p.m.

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tions of evaluation. Community work service - 30 hours for indeterminate. Conditions (11/28/2018): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact probation officer as directed - defendant to meet with probation today after court (November 28), Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, Domestic abuse evaluation - within 30 days. Jacob William Miller, 28, Chatfield, Minn.; 11/4/2018, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Christopher Alfred Morem, 28, Harmony, Minn.; 9/24/2018, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Kathleen F. Pender, 76, Memphis, Tenn.; 10/30/2018, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. MN State Patrol â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rochester

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Fillmore County District Court On December 4, Cody Darrin Peterson, 25, of Rushford, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Peterson is charged with three felonies; 2nd Degree Assault (Dangerous Weapon), Terroristic Threats (Reckless Disregard Risk), and Dangerous Weapons (Reckless Discharge of Firearm Within a Municipality). The first count carries a maximum criminal penalty of seven year in prison, a $14,000 fine, or both. The second count carries a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. The third count carries a maximum criminal penalty of two years in prison, a $5,000 fine, or both. On or about December 1, within the city of Rushford, the defendant, amidst a domestic dispute and heavily under the influence of alcohol (0.22), allegedly discharged a firearm in a residence.

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HORIHAN FARM REAL ESTATE FOR SALE ON SEALED BIDS The following property at Canton, Minnesota, will be sold on bids consisting of approximately 69.41 acres with approximately 67 acres tillable, excellent access located on Prairie Avenue. Located in the N½ of the NW¼ of S28 T101N R9W. Soil mostly Downs-Nasset complex and some Fayette silt loam, 2-6% slopes, CPI average of 88.64.

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A packet of information concerning the property can be obtained by contacting Timothy A. Murphy, Murphy Law Office, 110 East Main Street, Caledonia, MN or (507) 725-3361 or via email ginarhm@acegroup.cc. For additional information concerning the process, please contact Timothy A. Murphy at (507) 725-3361.

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Sealed bids will be accepted at Murphy Law Office, 110 East Main Street, Caledonia, MN 55921, until January 16, 2019, at 10AM. Bid forms are included in the packet. Bids shall be made in writing, enclosed in a sealed envelope and plainly marked “Horihan Property Sale” on the exterior. The bid shall contain the name, address, phone number, email address and bid amount. Each original bid shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check payable to Murphy Law Office Trust Account for 5% of the bid as 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 FOUR (4) BIDDERS. If Seller exercises their right to conduct a bid-off between the top four bidders, the bid-off shall occur on January 23, 2019, at 10AM at the 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.

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The successful bidders will be required to enter into a Standard Minnesota Purchase Agreement with a 1031 Exchange provision; said agreement will provide for a closing date on or before February 22, 2019. The Purchaser will pay the real estate taxes due and payable in 2019. The premises are being sold “AS IS.” If you have any questions regarding the property, please contact James Horihan at (507) 450-4816. If you should have any questions regarding the bid procedure, please contact Timothy A. Murphy, Murphy Law Office, 110 East Main Street, Caledonia, MN 55921 (507) 725-3361 or via email ginarhm@acegroup.cc.

REAL ESTATE 28 ACRES OF HUNTING LAND in Section 12 of Holt Twp. Or 3 miles north of Highland. Borders 516 acres of DNR land. Priced to sell at $2990/a. Call Ken at 651-324-1555. re19tfn-o

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1020 BUCKNELL CT.

LEROY • $258,000

200 E PARK ST

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

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

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

1984 UPDATED HOME

UPDATED HOME WITH CHARM AND CHARACTER

WELL-MAINTAINED RANCH

307 W. COURTLAND

SPRING VALLEY • $189,900

SPRING VALLEY, MN. • $172,000

SPRING VALLEY, MN • $299,000

Totally renovated & remodeled 3 bedroom 2 bath home. All the walls have new sheet rock and will be mudded, taped and painted in neutral color. New plumbing & electrical with new furnace and water heater. Mud room is also home to main floor laundry – all new. ¾ bath on main floor with shower – all new. New laminate flooring throughout main floor. Stairs and upper level will have all new carpet. Upstairs full bath is all new. Both baths will have linoleum installed, new toilets, sinks etc. Formal dining room has arched doorway to living room area. Kitchen will have new countertops and cabinets re-installed. New appliances will be installed or $4,000 appliance allowance, whichever new buyer would like. New shingles on front of the house and new wood front steps. This house will be totally new. Come look early and pick out your own paint and flooring colors!

AMAZING ACREAGE 1 MILE TO TOWN

NEW LISTING

244 WINONA ST NE, CHATFIELD

NEW PRICE

$142,900 #5033042

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

626 TWIFORD ST. SW, CHATFIELD

$184,900 #5033706

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

6.62 ACRES

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 0.33 Acre • Private backyard • Remodeled kitchen • Updated baths • New flooring • Fireplace • Vinyl windows • Upgraded Appliances • Steel siding • Deck • Storage shed • Close to School

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

• 6 Bedrooms • 4 Baths • 3 Car garage • 4,680 sq. ft. • In-floor heat on both levels • Custom woodwork • 3’ doors • Hardwood & ceramic tile floors • Walkout • Additional living quarters in lower level • Open layout • View • Sunroom • 40 tillable acres • Pole Shed

$124,900 #4084344

• Totally renovated building • Commercial kitchen • Pizza ovens • 3 Baths • 2 Dining areas • Finished LL • Operating as Bank Gift Haus & Margaret’s Tea Room • Professional rental office with separate access

309 FREEMAN ST NW, PRESTON

#5034099

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

232 MAIN ST SW, PRESTON

$209,900 #5034246

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

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

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$149,900 26198 COUNTY 38, SPRING VALLEY #5034479

FARM LAND

www.timdanielson.com

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

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

TIM DANIELSON

homes@timdanielson.com

BUILD SOME SWEAT EQUITY

• 4 Bedroom • 2 Bath • 2 Car garage • 2,664 sq. ft. • 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Custom Walkout Ranch • 2004 • 1961-1.5 Story • Hardwood floors • Poured foundation • Both floors have in-floor heat • Handicap accessible • New metal roof & windows • Numerous outbuildings • Ceramic tile throughout • Granite tops • Fireplace • Hobby Farm • Selling “AS-IS” condition • Cash/Conventional • Barn/Machine shed (40’x96’) 3 Box stalls • 5 double tie stalls • 60 acres tillable • 55 acres pasture • 8 acres woods, Balance yard

$139,900

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

$1,200,000 12089 SPRING ROAD SE, CHATFIELD #5034315

BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED 1878 QUEEN ANNE

1925 CHARMER

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY!

100 GOLD ST N, WYKOFF

$899,900 12738 MILL CREEK RD SE, CHATFIELD #5034287 80 ACRES

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 baths • 3 Car garage • Steel siding • Remodeled Kitchen • Custom cabinets, Backsplash • Granite tops • Hardwood floors • Wrap around porch • 2013 Pole shed (48’x80’) • Barn w/metal exterior • 2.5 acres pasture with shed/corral • New roof & septic 6.93 ACRES

127 ACRES

$599,999 12716 COUNTY RD 138 SE, CHATFIELD #5033736

$409,900 10735 COUNTY ROAD 136 SE, CHATFIELD #5033583

INCREDIBLE HILLTOP SETTING WITH GORGEOUS VIEWS

CUSTOM HOME WITH QUALITY FINISHES!

82 ACRES ON THE ROOT RIVER

$185,000 311 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD

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

ELCOR Realty Co.

SOLD 809 JEREMIAH ST SE, PRESTON OL• 1DCar Garage • S• Bath • 3 Bedrooms 516 GROVE ST NE, CHATFIELD OLlevel)D• 2 Baths • Attached S(same • 3 Bedrooms

406 UNION ST NE, CHATFIELD

• 3 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 4 Garage stalls •

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

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

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FOR RENT

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

MLS#4088546

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

MLS#4071760

4 BED, 4 BATH • 2,718 SQ. FT.

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

Contact John Today!

Licensed in the

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

508 Kenilworth Avenue S Lanesboro, MN $169,900

100 Hidden Valley Lanesboro, MN $549,000

507-216-1140

Price Reduced

MLS#4091759

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

MLS#4085076

MLS#4086386

2.61 ACRES

1 BED, 2 BATHS • 3,472 SQ. FT.

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

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

500 Riverview Dr. Whalan, MN $84,900

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

701 Parkway Ave Lanesboro, MN $185,000

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

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MLS#4086390

2.50 ACRES

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

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21257 US Hwy 52 Preston, MN MLS#4087466

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

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

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245 1st Ave SE Harmony NEW LISTING!

$159,900

Character & Charm! 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom w/ ﬁnished basement. 2 car garage. Don’t miss this one!

135 1st Ave NW Harmony NEW LISTING!

$120,000

$159,900 Tons of character & large lot! 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. 2 car grg plus workshop.

145 2nd Ave. SW, Harmony NEW LISTING!

$45,000

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

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

NEW BUILD. 3 bed 3 bath. Large lot.

Todd Hadoff

Original charm. 3 bed 2 bath. 1 car garage.

* 80 acres *

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

280 2nd St. NE, Harmony

Park-like lot! 2 bedroom near trail & river. Storage shed.

305 E Hwy. 52, Canton

Commercial Opportunities

$170,000

$159,900

135 Church St. N, Peterson

$74,900

NEW LISTING!

PH: (507) 458-6110

Kelsey Bergey REALTOR, GRI

Owner retiring. Village Square Restaurant, Harmony

PH: (507) 251-0281

30 2nd St. NE, Harmony

remax@harmonytel.net

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

Beautiful woodwork. 3 bed 2 bath. Large garage.

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

Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI

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

201 Washington St. NW, Preston

Condo Living in Preston, Call for Details!

Roxanne Johnson

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

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

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

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

$259,900

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310 2nd Ave. SW, Harmony

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Nolan Valley, Mabel

www.SEMNrealestate.com

Buildable 6 acre parcel zone Rural Residential Ag. Stream & rolling views. 4 bed 3 bath. Previously used as B&B.

60 1st Ave. SE, Harmony New Ofﬁce

$89,900

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Chatfield Office Rochester Office 116 N. Main St. 4123 26th St. NW

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

$139,900

209 PRESTON ST. NW, PRESTON

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

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$192,500

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

$257,500

$147,500

SOLD!

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

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$144,900

ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE $59,900

FORESTVILLE STATE PARK

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

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$569,900

27583 DEEP RIVER ROAD LANESBORO

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

Commercial Opportunities

$124,900

27315 230TH ST, PRESTON

$139,900

SOLD!

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

217 River St. SW, Preston

Easy walk to downtown. 4 bed 2 bath. 2 car garage.

$264,900

NEW LISTING!

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

Cell 507-259-5454 Website: www.toddhadoff.com E-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com $435,000

32505 Nordic Ct., Rushford

309 N Locust St., Mabel

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

505 CALHOUN AVENUE S, LANESBORO

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

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

$135,000

SOLD!

205 1ST STREET SE, HAYFIELD

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

Spud Boy Diner

105 PARKWAY AVE, LANESBORO

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

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 6, 2019, 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 2, 2018 Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC 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 100 - 18-006477 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 17 NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 580.07, the foregoing foreclosure sale is postponed until February 7, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN, in said county and state. Dated: December 6, 2018. Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC 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 100 - 18-006477 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 17 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-18-817 In Re: Estate of Charles M. Burmeister, also known as Charles Burmeister, Charles Milton Burmeister, Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on Jan. 8, 2019 at 1:45 pm, a hearing will be held in this Court at 101 Fillmore St, Preston, Minnesota, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be a copy of the Decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Will dated August 3, 1982, and for the appointment of Joanne S. Burmeister, whose address is 255 2nd Ave SW, Harmony, Mn 55939 as personal representative of the Decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the Decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts to administer the Decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. Â§ 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: December 7, 2018 BY THE COURT Matthew J. Opat, Judge of District Court James D. Attwood, Court Administrator /s/Sara Peterson, Deputy Nethercut Schieber PA Greg Schieber (395855) 32 Main Ave N Harmony, MN 55939 Telephone: (507) 886-6131 e-mail: greg@ranlaw.net ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER Publish 17,24

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WANTED: CARS, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfn-o FREON R12 WANTED: Certified buyer will pay CA$H for R12 cylinders or cases of cans. 312/291-9169; www.refrigerantfinders.com (MCAN) Want to purchase minerals and other oil/ gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver CO 80201(MCN)

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APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Deputy Sheriff position and multiple part-time intermittent Deputy Sheriff positions for the Fillmore County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. Minimum Qualifications: Must be POST licensed or eligible by the application deadline, have valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, be a U.S. citizen, be able to perform essential functions of the position and free of any disqualifying criminal or driving record history. Successful applicants must undergo a physical and psychological examination and successfully complete a background check. Experience as a part-time or full-time peace officer is preferred. Starting salary is $22.8604 per hour according to the 2018 Union Contract. Application and job description with complete listing of qualifications may be obtained from: Fillmore County Coordinatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, 101 Fillmore Street West, P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; (507)765-4566. Applicants must complete current County application to be considered; resumes may be included but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Union members are entitled to first preference. County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. Applications also available @ www.co.fillmore.mn.us. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2019. EOE h10,17,24-o Become a Published Author. We want to Read Your Book! Dorrance PublishingTrusted by Authors Since 1920. Book manuscript submissions currently being reviewed. Comprehensive Services: Consultation, Production, Promotion and Distribution. Call for Your Free Authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide 1-855-520-9045 (MCN) GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITY! Earn a good living while learning new Printed with Soy aink business - serving people in the Preston, MN area. Compensation is salary plus commission. Send resume to jellings@ amfam.com at Jeffrey Ellingson Agency, Inc. h15TFN-o PRINTED WITH

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Job Posting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Public Library Director Position. The Board of Trustees of the Rushford Public Library in Rushford, MN, currently seeking a qualified applicant for the Library Director position. The Rushford Public Library is a small, city-owned library organized under Home Rule Charter and a member of a federated/consolidated library system (SELCO); situated in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bluff Countryâ&#x20AC;? with a service population of nearly 4,000. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the Library Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of library operations to efficiently and effectively serve the public needs at local, regional and state levels. We are seeking a candidate with strong communication skills, proven library leadership and budgetary experience. Additional requirements: BA or BS degree with minimum 2 years of library experience with supervisory responsiblities; MLS desirable. Salary range $23.50 - $34/hr, based on experience and qualifications, plus cafeteria plan and benefits according to City personnel policy for full time employees. Applications and more information available on library website: www.rushford. lib.mn.us. Or applications available for pick-up at the Rushford Public Library. Application deadline: January 15, 2019. h10,17-o

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

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PRESTON FOODS - Preston, MN 55965 0ART TIME s AN HOUR Preston Foods is searching for a part-time Pricing Coordinator. This position ensures that pricing for all products within the store is accurate and each product has a shelf tag as well as lower price signage based on advertised or promotional frequency. This role performs routine pricing audits and works with all department managers to ensure display items have the appropriate signage. Successful candidates will have a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent. Previous work experience in a retail store is helpful. Must demonstrate: attention to detail, be self-motivated and have the ability to plan, organize and work independently without direct supervision; display general computer knowledge as it relates to Windows based end-user applications, Word, Excel, Email and other basic functions are essential. Must be a team player and display strong customer service skills. A typical day will require the ability to sit up to an hour at a time combined with multiple hours of work on the sales floor hanging and verifying tags and signs. Hanging tags and signs requires the ability to stoop low as well as reach overhead to accommodate tags on all shelf levels. A typical week will be 20- 25 hours with a variety of shifts between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday, and one weekend shift per month on a planned rotation. To apply, visit our website at www.myprestonfoods.com, click the employment tab, - OR - Send your resume or letter of interest to Preston Foods, ATTN: Tim Kiehne, PO BOX 309, Preston, MN 55965.

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Community EduCation adult EnriChmEnt Hall Walking The public is free to use our hallways at Fillmore Central Elementary in Preston for walking before and after school on days school is in session. Bring walking shoes to avoid tracking up the floors. Hall walking is FREE! Hall walking Hours are 7:00-7:30 a.m. M-F when school is in session & 3:15-6:00 p.m. M-F when school is in session. Call the Comm. Ed. Office to register at 507.765.3809 *You will need to arrive prior to 4 p.m. to get access to check into the building with one of the following offices: Community Ed, Elementary or District Office. AARP 55 Alive Spring Sessions • AARP Beginner Course, Monday & Tuesday April 8 & 9, 2019 from 5-9 p.m. at Fillmore Central Meeting Room, Preston • AARP Refresher Course, Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 5-9 p.m. at Fillmore Central Meeting Room, Preston AARP 55 Alive Summer Sessions • AARP Beginner Course, Tuesday, July 16, 2019 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. with a 1 hour lunch break at Fillmore Central Meeting Room, Preston • AARP Refresher Course, Wednesday, July 17th from 8-Noon at Fillmore Central Meeting Room, Preston Register and make payments ahead of of time by calling 507-765-3809. Facility fee $5/person written to ISD#2198. Class Fee $15 (AARP Member) or $20 (non-member) written to AARP.

December

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Congratulations to Fillmore Central's First Lego League placing 8th and the robot scoring 65 points at the Regional Competition on Saturday, December 8th. These kids have been working hard on projects, programming and presentations! All of that hard work paid off! Way to go!

The National Honor Society sponsored a Bloodmobile on Nov. 30th in the high school. We were able to provide 40 units of blood. A good effort by the high school students. arE you looKing for anothEr fun way to KEEp aCtivE and hEalthy this wintEr? Coed Soccer Join us Sunday evenings at Fillmore Central Elementary in Preston from 6-8 p.m. for adult coed soccer. The cost is $30 for the season or $3.00 per week. Coed Volleyball Join us Tuesday evenings at Fillmore Central Elementary in Preston at 7:30 p.m. for coed Volleyball. Must be 17 years of age or older. The cost is $30 for the season or $3.00 per week. Men's Basketball Join us Wednesday evenings at Fillmore Central Elementary in Preston at 6:30 p.m. for Men's Basketball night. Must be 17 years of age or older. The cost is $30 for the season or $3.00 per week.

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