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PACC dedicates Christmas tree to Amos Anderson

By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Over two dozen relatives of Amos Anderson gathered in front of the Preston City Hall in Preston, Minn., on Sunday, December 10, 2017, as the Preston Area Chamber of Commerce dedicated this year’s Chamber Christmas Tree in memory of Anderson.

Many others, including Preston residents and friends of Anderson, came to view the unveiling of the Christmas tree and to share memories of Anderson.

The Preston Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) began dedicating Christmas trees in 2014 and, “The goal was to dedicate the Christmas tree each year in memory of someone that the Chamber felt had made a significant impact to the Preston community,” according to Gabby Kinneberg, Executive Director of the PACC.

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Wykoff fire bylaws discussed

By R ich Wicks rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Fire department bylaws were a main topic of discussion during the regular meeting of the Wykoff City Council held on December 11, with all members in attendance (Rocky Vreeman, Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett, and Richard Gleason).

Wade Baker, representing the fire department, said, “It’s been a pretty busy month. We’ve had six calls in 15 days.” He said thankfully there were no injuries.

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He added that at the most recent meeting, the crew held elections of officers and made a change to their constitution. Mayor Williams questioned whether these were done according to their bylaws, including posting proposed changes 30 days ahead, and having a vote by ballots (rather than by raising hands).

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By Barb Jeffers University studying Biologi- I ended up here at Iowa State barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com cal Systems Engineering, with a studying agricultural engineer One of the secrets of success focus in food engineering and ing,” states Troendle.

About two years ago he went is to look for opportunities that food science. can expand your knowledge and The Fillmore County Journal to his first engineering career fair advance your career. Fillmore has followed Troendle through his at Iowa State, notes Troendle, County native Travis Troendle internship with Land O’ Lakes to explaining, “I saw the Land O’ accomplished both recently when find out what his expectations Lakes booth and having grown he was offered and accepted a were and then to learn how the up on a dairy farm myself, I was familiar with Land O’ Lakes, so I Fellowship to Address Global internship impacted him.

Hunger through Land O’ Lakes, “I live on a dairy farm right went up and talked to them (to Inc., in their Global Food Chal- outside of Lanesboro and through learn more). lenge Emerging Leaders for Food that and through being involved “During our discussion, we with 4-H and FFA, I really devel- talked about several things,” Security Program.

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Nominations are made each year and the PACC Board decides who they feel is an appropriate selection.

“This year, the PACC board members decided that Amos Anderson was a wonderful person to remember at the Christmas Tree Dedication,” says Kinneberg, adding, “the PACC has really decided to focus their efforts on their local veterans this year and in 2018,” and will be working on different projects involving veterans.

“Amos, a WWII veteran, was a well-known Preston community member who actually served as the first Commander of the Magdlin-Gilbertson Post 6893 at the Preston Servicemen’s Club,” notes Kinneberg, which was chartered on April 7, 1946.

“Amos was also an active Preston Lions Club member,” states

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that.� There was also significant discussion of the radius within which all Wykoff firefighters must live. The documentation showed a radius rule of two miles, but it had been amended (in pen) to five miles at some point. Council members pointed out that this is not the correct way for an amendment to happen. The council

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and Baker discussed the reasons for having such a radius rule, with Baker stating, “Chatfield just switched to no radius, none,� and he suggested that might be a better system, with each firefighter being evaluated on how quickly and how frequently they are able to respond to fire calls.

Rick Whitney (Peopleservices) gave an update on operations at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), saying it’s in compli-

Marty Walsh explains Fillmore County Economic Development services to the Wykoff City Council.

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ance, and that the annual biosolids report has been submitted to MPCA. He also explained that he’s started emptying out the drying bin, but when one dumpster load was removed, at a cost of $1,000, he realized it would probably take three more dumpster loads to finish, so he is seeking a more cost-effective solution. He said often, a farmer will agree to have the material spread on a field, so the city would then only have to pay the cost of hauling it. He will continue working on finding the best solution to get rid of the material for the city.

Nadine Sportsman addressed the council, explaining for a few months she’d had an unknown water leak in a toilet, which gradually got worse and greatly increased her water and sewer bills. She asked if the council could forgive any portion of the increased cost.

It was explained that in such cases, the city does not adjust the water cost, but possibly could adjust the sewer portion of the billing. After discussion, and following previous precedent, the council agreed to adjust the sewer bill to reflect average usage for that location.

Marty Walsh, new director of Fillmore County Economic Development, introduced himself to the council, stating, “My main priorities are to provide assistance either to communities that don’t have their own economic development director or their own EDA, and any project that benefits the county at large.� He added that, “As a CEDA employee, we are also the Small Business Administration representative for Fillmore and Houston counties.�

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council, on behalf of the first responders. He reported that their current vehicle is 24 years old, and in need of replacement. He said Spring Valley has an ambulance vehicle that they are attempting to sell, but so far have had no offers, so they may donate it overseas if they cannot get a reasonable offer. Eickhoff said Wykoff could perhaps make an offer and pay it off over a period of five years, via a “lease to own� type of contract, and suggested it would be exactly what Wykoff needs, saying, “It’s almost a too good to be true deal.�

The council agreed to look into this.

The council reviewed the proposed Employee Discipline form, which would be used for all corrective actions. It was approved for use, beginning January 1, 2018.

The council’s next regular meeting will be Monday, January 8 at 7 p.m. There will also be a public hearing on Wednesday, January 10 to discuss the proposed zoning map and Minnesota Handbook, which would standardize many of the city’s ordinances and processes.

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C ommentary Peace on Earth

By Yvonne Nyenhuis The birth of a baby is a source of wonder. We marvel at the perfection of the tiny toes and fingers of this miniature person. Once he gets over the insult of being thrust Yvonne into the Nyenhuis world, he settles into his blanket and goes to sleep as if nothing extraordinary has taken place.

According to the Christmas story, Mary was told that her baby would be special. Since the birth of Jesus, we have had other leaders born in humble circumstances who as grown men changed the course of history.

Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin in Kentucky. Nelson Mandela was born in a small hut in a village in Africa. When President Obama was born to a young woman from Kansas and an African father, his parents had no way of knowing that he would become President of the United States.

Each year we look forward to coming together with family and friends to celebrate this special event. One of my favorite memories took place many years ago. My husband Glenn and I went east to spend Christmas with my family in Pennsylvania.

Christmas Eve we attended an informal service in a multi-purpose building. The minister wore slacks and a sweater. Music was provided by someone playing a guitar. As we entered the building we were each given a candle.

At the designated moment the lights were turned out. Someone went along the isle lighting the first candle in each row. Then Editorial Cartoon

the flame was passed along as we turned to light the candle of the person sitting next to us. Soon faces emerged in the darkness as the light filled the room.

I often think of that moment.

Most of us will not do great things and change the world but we all have the power to light a candle and help dispel the darkness.

When the angel appeared to the shepherds he said, “Fear not, for I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people!”

The message of Christmas is not for any one group. It includes people of all religions, believers and non-believers. “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.”

We are told, “He will be called the Prince of Peace.” While peace on earth may appear to be unattainable, we have leaders like Ghandi, Mandela and Martin Luther King that renew our faith that love can overcome hate and that good can conquer evil. President Obama once said that Nelson Mandela reminds us, “We must be guided by our hopes instead of our fears.”

Daily we are assailed by a media which thrives on conflict.

Advertisements, political pundits and televangelists tell us we must be afraid. CNN is to be congratulated for bringing heroes into the spotlight, people who do amazing things. Changing behavior is not easy. Stepping out of the comfort zone requires courage. Staying with a commitment to lift up those who need help requires personal sacrifice.

For those of us who are not brave, hopefully it’s enough to appreciate the beauty of our surroundings, enjoy sharing the colored lights, and delicious food of the season.

It is the wish of my husband and I that the spirit of Christmas finds you now and stays with you in the coming year!

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The f-word

By Miranda Cox Fat – adjective: having a large amount of excess flesh.

Upon researching the term well-known among those of current society in a dictionary or similar source, one discovers a result resembling that of above. Many are aware of Miranda Cox the meaning behind the word and few can argue with such; it has long been established for thousands of years previous. How, then, has being called or described as “fat” come to mean one is less of a person?

Any one individual can take notice of the occurrence numerous times on any given day.

Worse yet, celebrities, those at the forefront of the public eye and serving as critical role models for a majority of youth today, maintain status as some of the ultimate in putting into effect this detrimental practice. What I am referring to is what has been deemed as fat-shaming.

Nonetheless, famous personas are not the only ones at fault.

Though I am a part of a small school, I consistently hear comments, both direct and more under the radar, regarding the size of a particular entity. Having fallen victim to those jabs personally, each iterated tinges my heart with sorrow similar to if it had been aimed at me.

However, this unfortunate incident I can swallow, especially considering the fact that it will always take place, there will always be that someone who maliciously finds joy in extinguishing such in others. What

I cannot swallow, though, is the stereotype that someone falling into the established category of “fat” therefore is seen as occupying an inferior state.

You can see it in the way people scoff as they are passing by, openly displaying their disgust. It is evident in the fact that derogatory remarks involving those failing to fall into the sickly state of the “health figures” spanning the pages of magazines are vast among culture today, yet such is significantly diminished regarding those of “average” size or those even being underweight.

Overweight people are viewed as lazy with little motivation, and, on top of that, filthy. On the other hand, “skinny” boasts an angelic glow, topped with a golden halo.

Why is this the case when FAT IS ONLY AN ADJECTIVE, a means of describing something? It possesses absolutely no power unless you give it the right to. Even upon one accepting such as true, it does not make him or her weak or subordinate. It does not make this supposed character doomed in any way, shape, or form. All it serves for, its sole purpose for existing in language, is to explain something further, to provide a clearer picture. It is no different than illustrating a specific object, person, or place as extraordinary, mundane, or an extensive amount of other descriptors.

Besides that, who has the right to decide the fine line between “healthy” and “fat”?

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• Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 5:30 p.m.

• Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m.

• Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6:01 p.m.

• Chatfield School Board, High School Media Center, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, December 19 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m.

• Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 6:01 p.m.

• Rushford Village City Council, Village Hall, 7 p.m.

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Who asserts the power to determine those of worth and those falling short due to their dimensions? Who said this was okay in the first place? Who is to say that “fat” equals a miserable life?

Fat is not negative. It is not a criticism to be assessed as fat, nor is it to not be assessed as fat.

The term in itself is indifferent; on a denotation sense, it has consistently existed in this way.

It is because of the principles of those in recent past and present times that the connotation has come to define such as a purely loathsome attribute.

From the day we have the privilege of being welcomed into this world, it is immediately imprinted within our brains that of all things to never be, fat is of utmost priority. To be so would surely only result in unhappiness and a less than meaningful life, for how could you ever expect a positive outlook when you be of larger proportion?

The inappropriate reality is that, yes, you are most likely going to be judged fat at some point in your life, whether you are the epitome of health or the happiest soul alive. Among a world populated in excess of seven billion, such is rather uncontrollable. What is controllable is how you respond. Grow through what you go through.

After all, fat is merely an adjective.

Miranda Cox is a student at Mabel-Canton High School. She is one of seven area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its 19th year.

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Teamwork and sportsmanship

By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com What are we teaching our kids?

I recently attended both seventh and eighth grade girls basketball games in a school Jason Sethre district in a land not-so-far away. At this event, I witnessed something quite disappointing.

Much to my dismay, the referees didn’t appear to care about the safety of the players. They rarely called fouls, charging, traveling, or double-dribble.

As I said to one parent sitting in front of me, “This is like watching MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) basketball.”

It wasn’t good for two primary reasons: 1) The referees didn’t do a good job of maintaining order, which meant that players were at risk of injury, 2) The way the game was managed

didn’t really encourage what I consider good basketball skills.

If you were capable of throwing elbows, slamming into your opponent (like a hockey player), and slapping the heck out of them, you might win control of the ball. Is that the way we play basketball?

Within the past couple years, this particular school district has refereed games that have resulted in at least one player experiencing a concussion.

From parents who were at that game, I heard that the referees let the game get out of hand.

From my perspective, the two best referees I have watched oversee a basketball game are Dick Irish and Gary Feine.

This duo is consistent, fair, and they will stop a game to teach the kids the fundamentals of the game when they make a mistake.

I have observed some other great referees over the years, so it’s not just Mr. Irish and Mr. Feine who deserve accolades.

After most games, if the game was refereed well, I will make an effort to directly compli-

ment the officials.

And, speaking as someone who has coached and officiated games myself in multiple sports, I think it is of the utmost importance to maintain control of the game.

But, that’s not just on the referees.

Coaches and fans have a responsibility, as well.

During the aforementioned games, I witnessed a player on the bench yelling, “You suck!” after an opponent missed a free throw. Fortunately, the coach heard their player showing disrespect for the other team, and told their player to not talk like that. Speaking as a father and as a coach, that’s a situation where I would tell all players that if you show disrespect, you will stay on the bench.

There’s no need for any of these kids to belittle a team member or opposing team member. And, it is our responsibility as the adults in the room to hold these kids accountable. If you show disrespect towards others, there will be consequences.

And, fans (usually consisting of family and friends of players in the game) have a responsibility, as well. There’s no need for outbursts. Show some respect

for the coaches, players, and referees. Otherwise, you’re an embarrassment to those you represent — your community and your entire school district.

Take the high road. Remember that these kids are impressionable, and they are learning how to behave from your actions.

To me, sports is not completely about winning competitions.

Twenty-five years after we’ve graduated from high school, our athletic accomplishments will become a distant memory. But, there will be some elements of our athletic exploits that will resonate for a lifetime.

Were you a good teammate?

Did you demonstrate good sportsmanship?

Teamwork and sportsmanship become a reoccurring theme in our lives.

Beyond sports, how we interact with others will become a defining measure of our character. Do we build others up with compliments when they do something great? Do we recognize that if we want to be successful, we need to help others become successful?

Learning about teamwork and sportsmanship are more important than winning games in my playbook.

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Spring Valley okays levy and budget The council certified the 2017 Final Tax Levy and adopted the 2018 budget. Zimmer shared information showing the multi-year budget comparison numbers for the years 2011 through 2018, so that the council could compare the various departments and their revenues. It was noted on the comparison form that the

By Rich Wicks The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session December 11. Members present included Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Tony Archer was absent. No visitors had signed up to address the council.

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Approval was given for the final pay for the Industrial Drive project, at $10,576.02. The council also voted to approve the purchase of a pickup truck for the wastewater treatment plant.

Zimmer said since the truck will be used almost entirely in town, it should last for many years.

The council voted to approve Resolution 2017-38, Approving Joint Annexation. Zimmer explained, “This will be for what we call the Grub building, the one by Racks…the land around it was already annexed to the city… I have talked to the township, they’re fine with it.” The council also adopted Resolution 2017-43, Designating Polling Place.

Zimmer explained, “This is new… our polling place does not change…” She said this resolution is simply due to new state regulations.

The council discussed Resolution 2017-41, Resolution Making Certain Findings with Respect to a Substandard Building (regarding damaged buildings downtown). Zimmer explained that, “The reason we’re doing this is… in the event you want to do a TIF district or financing or funding, we would need this resolution first… this is just to put it in place.” Todd Jones asked, “Is there a time limit to this?”

Zimmer said the limit is three years from when the resolution is adopted.

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Kinneberg, noting how important his Lions Club vest was to him. Anderson also worked for the United States Postal Service for 35 years and was active in many community organizations, including the Garden Club.

Amos Sidney Anderson, born February 16, 1913, passed away January 28, 2015, at the age of 101.

The Tree Dedication Ceremony began with Kinneberg welcoming those in attendance and thanking everyone, especially Anderson’s family members, for coming to the ceremony.

“Amos was a pretty big celebrity,” in Preston, stated Kinneberg, as the crowd chuckled and nodded their heads, so everyone was especially happy so many family members could be there.

Becky Jones, President of the PACC, approached the microphone following Kinneberg and explained that she knew Anderson well, first as a neighbor for five years and then eventually becoming his therapist when he entered the nursing home in Harmony.

Jones holds many endearing memories of Anderson in her heart and said, “Amos was so charismatic,” and always made her smile.

The PACC board always wants to choose somebody that exhibited Preston Pride, said Jones, adding that, “Amos certainly had the Preston Pride and it showed in his actions.”

“There is no better person to exhibit Preston Pride than Amos Anderson,” Jones stated, adding, “we truly appreciate what he did for our community.”

Nathan Pike, former Fillmore

Monday, December 18, 2017 County Veterans Service Officer and current Olmsted County Veterans Service Officer, then spoke about what Anderson did for his country.

Pike knew Anderson through the Veterans Affairs Office and stated his first impression of Anderson was his handshake.

“His hands were the size of bear paws,” Pike said, and even in his late ‘90s when they met, Anderson’s grip felt like it could crush his hand.

Pike explained that Anderson had been in the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) before the war. Anderson was a WWII veteran and was in the European Theatre, also known as the Second European War, and was a medium tank crew member, according to Pike. Anderson was in the 12th 69th Engineer Battalion - Company C. Anderson was involved in

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battles and campaigns including Rhineland and Central Europe.

He had combat duty in the Alps in severe weather conditions.

Anderson saw Italy, France and Germany while serving overseas.

Anderson was among the troops to first liberate the concentration camp in Dachau, Germany, according to a PACC press release.

“He’s from that generation that everything they had to do and just survive, they had to work hard for,” stated Pike.

Anderson received medals for his service, including the Good Conduct Medal, the European African Middle-Eastern Campaign Ribbon with two Bronze Stars (Rhineland and Central Europe), and the WWII Victory Medal.

When asked what the Tree Dedication Ceremony meant to him, Amos’ grandson, Tom Anderson, of Burnsville, Minn., said it was “a really cool experience to see the town recognize Grandpa and just be able to come down here and have a little family get-together as well as just celebrating the town.”

Amos’ great-granddaughter Aurora Anderson, 15, of Burnsville, only has a couple memories of Amos, as she lived in California for many years, but the memories she has are “all pretty sweet and funny,” she says, like how he used to hold her in his lap.

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Amos’ granddaughter, who grew up in Burnsville and now lives in Phoenix, Ariz., said the ceremony was very special to her, as she explains, “I wasn’t able to come up for Grandpa’s funeral. I was pregnant at the time, so it’s kind of cool to get to be here for this (ceremony).

Richard Milne of Preston, Anderson’s great-nephew, shared the thoughts of those at the ceremony when he stated, “It’s honoring Amos — that’s the main thing,” and the reason so many who knew him came to the dedication.

The emotional PACC Christmas Tree Dedication Ceremony came to an end with a blessing of the tree by Pastor Dan Bredberg of Christ Lutheran Church. It was a meaningful ceremony fitting for a man who led such a meaningful life.

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By Karen Reisner Larry Thompson and his son Lance, operators of the Rein Sand Pit (now Highland Sand), have requested approval for additional industrial sand haul routes. The public hearing attracted a crowd of concerned citizens to the December 7 Fillmore County Planning Commission. Thompson wants the additional hauling routes approved to allow sand to be hauled to potential buyers.

A four-and-a-half-yearold road impact agreement with Thompson detailed one approved haul route: northeast on County Road (CR) 10 to CR 37, travel southeast on CR 37 to State Highway 43, north on Highway 43 through Rushford into Winona County. The route is detailed from there into the city of Winona.

The industrial mine is located at 37825 CR 10 in Holt Township. Chairman Gary Ruskell made it clear from the begin-

ning of the public hearing that the sand pit is in compliance. This hearing is just to hear from the public about the requested additional haul routes. The current road impact agreement dated May 9, 2013, requires a request for a change of haul routes to come before the Planning Commission. The approved haul route described above was a condition of the conditional use permit issued to the mining operator.

Thompson explained that interest in industrial sand has increased recently. There is a potential buyer for sand in Iowa and the current haul route is not feasible for that destination.

This is the only industrial mine being operated at this time in Fillmore County.

County Engineer Ron Gregg acknowledged he has looked at the proposed routes. He explained MnDot’s Pavement Quality Index rating and then added that the roads to be used

for the proposed routes are in fair condition. Gregg said there is a formula to measure the amount of damage from truck loads. He helped put together the original agreement.

Besides the existing haul route, two additional routes plus an alternative route were requested. Duane Bakke maintained he was not in favor of the alternative route which would potentially be used in case of an accident or road construction on a designated route, requiring a detour. Bakke said in the case of an accident, police will direct traffic to a detour and the ordinance requires a temporary agreement in the case of road construction.

Bakke explained the existing route has trucks traveling on county roads for 7.4 miles and a total of 17.5 miles to the county border. A second route CR 10 to CR 23 to CR 12 to CR 21 to State Highway 52 (Canton) south to Iowa requires 12 miles on county roads and a total of 16.5 miles to the Iowa border.

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to CR 12 to State Highway 52 (Preston) north to state highway 14 west toward Mankato requires 9.2 miles on county roads and 27.5 miles to the Olmsted County line.

Bakke also compared traffic counts. CSAH 1 is the heaviest traveled Fillmore County road, 2,200 vehicles per day. State Highway 52 sees 3,000 to 6,100 vehicles per day depending on the section of highway measured. CR 10 daily count is 640, CR 21 is 620, and CR 12 is 630.

The CUP for the mine limits the number of loads leaving the mine to 120 per day.

The ordinance limits hours of operation and allows year-round operation. There is no operation allowed on Sundays or federal holidays. Adding additional approved routes will not affect the limit of 120 loads per day leaving the mine.

Zoning Administrator Cristal Adkins said there is nothing in the ordinance (736 “Excavating and Mining of Industrial Minerals and Metals”) that prohibits additional haul routes.

Public weighs in At least 13 citizens expressed their concerns and directed questions to commission members, Adkins, and Gregg.

Vern Crowson, Pilot Mound Township, spoke for citizens who choose not to come before the commission in a public setting, but who do have concerns. He insisted the number of trucks going by one’s place does make a difference. Ruskell maintained if the sand is going to Iowa, the original route does not make sense.

Mike Jensen, north of Lanesboro, questioned whether

the extra tonnage was figured into road wear. Gregg said under the current agreement there is a road impact fee imposed on the operator. The single vehicle computation is based upon an Equivalent Single Axle Load (ESAL). It is to be figured on current construction costs. Four years ago this was 22 cents per ton per mile for every truck.

Payments from the operator are to be used on the designated haul route. The road impact fee should be based on current construction costs which should be reviewed and adjusted every two years. Jensen insisted traffic on county roads impact what happens in Lanesboro as it can affect tourism.

Aaron Bishop, Harmony, asked if the towns on the routes had been contacted. One route goes through Preston on Highway 52, but the other proposed route does not go through the city of Canton. Bakke noted the trucks are licensed and insured.

Mayor Jim Westby, Mabel, commented that he appreciates added traffic through town; it helps economically.

Bruce Kuehmichel, Houston County, warned that a precedent may be established for other mining operations. Bonita Underbakke, Holt Township, was also concerned about the precedent of allowing a change in a conditional use permit so the operator can make a greater profit. She noted the county has a five-year plan for road maintenance. Is the additional road wear from the sand trucks going to delay the goal of maintaining roads and bridges in the five year plan?

Wayne Finnegan said CR 12 affects him, adding “I’m not happy at all.” The roads will get

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beat up and be under construction more. “This guy is stomping on the rest of us.”

Harvey Benson, Harmony, asked the commission members to please remember our children’s and grandchildren’s tomorrows depend on what you do today.

Eva Barr, Wykoff, maintained there will be significant environmental impact. She suggested the county is desperate for industry and will support it at all cost.

Dale Forster, Lanesboro, maintained Fillmore County is not getting enough compensation. He suggested there be more study before the permit is acted on. Gregg said there will be a separate agreement for each haul route. Bakke asked Gregg to look at current construction costs and see if the road impact fee needs to be adjusted.

Thompson noted that Fillmore County’s ordinance for industrial mining has been a template for other counties. He complemented the commission on the good work.

Jane Peck insisted the commission is opening Pandora’s box if they go back and change it. Bakke made it clear this is not a change to the ordinance itself, only the road impact agreement. He thanked the audience for good, civil discussion. He repeated this is a change only in the haul route permit, adding the county engineer will look at a possible update to the impact fee.

Adkins noted when the road impact agreement was made Winona was the only market destination.

Each load out of the Rein Pit will carry a ticket that dictates the route to use and the destination. More than one approved route may be used on a particular day. The total loads from the pit on any day will be limited to 120. Routes were selected to be the safest with the greatest driver site distance and greater shoulder widths. Loads will be limited to legal weights.

Andy Bisek commented after the public hearing portion of the meeting that the ordinance allows 120 loads per day; any haul route is going to impact someone. He moved to recommend approval of the route change request; the original route and two more routes (not the alternative route). The motion was approved unanimously. Gregg is directed to review construction costs and the road impact fee.

The request for additional routes with the Planning Commission’s recommendation will now go to the county board for their consideration.

Board of Adjustment Daniel and Susan Swartzentruber, Section 36, Preston Township, requested a variance from Section 604.05 (2) (a) for the construction of a shed.

Adkins noted an eight foot variance is needed from the required setback from the center of the road. The road (166th St.) is a dead end road with no site issues. The variance was unanimously approved.

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Obituaries Barbara “Barb” A. Culhane Barbara “Barb” A. Culhane, 89, of Rushford, Minn., died Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford.

Barb was born on JanuBarbara ary 24, 1928, “Barb” A. in Lewiston, Culhane Minn., to Ernest and Barbara (Millman) Nuszloch. She married John R. Culhane on May 9, 1958. John died in January of 2000. Barb was a graduate of Winona State University and was employed as an elementary teacher for 30 years.

She was an avid reader and also enjoyed traveling, sewing, knitting and doing volunteer work.

Barb is survived by three children: Steve (Karen) Culhane of Rushford, Bob (Linda) Culhane of San Antonio, Tex., Sue (Joel Will) McIntosh-Will of Waseca, Minn.; Mark Thompson, a foreign exchange student from New Zealand, who she considered one of her own; seven grandchildren: Sara, Ryan, Emily, Bradley, Olivia, Brooke and Benjamin; greatgrandchildren Cashton, Hattie and Miles; and a sister, Sheila Ehlers of Zumbrota, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and three brothers: Frederich, Allan, and Harry.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Barb was held at 11 a.m.

Monday, December 11, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rushford, with the Reverend Pratap Reddy officiating. Burial took place in the church cemetery.

Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, December 10, 2017, at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford.

The family prefers memorials directed to Bremmer Suites or to the Rushford Public Library.

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She was born June 10, 1949, in La Crosse, Wis., to Marvin and Ruby (Wiemerslage) Monson.

On April 9, 1966, she married Oscar Lund in Waukon, Iowa Mary Kay M a r y Lund worked for Pace Dairy in Rochester, Minn.

She was a member of Big Canoe Lutheran Church.

Mary enjoyed fishing, baking, and playing cards, but most of all spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include her children Terry (Joyce) Lund of Spring Grove and Tracy (fiance Don Hageman) Hageman of Ossian, Iowa; five grandchildren: Kala, Amber, Chelsy, Vanessa and Cody; and two great-grandchildren, Alexis and Brayden. Also surviving are her siblings Rick (Jan) Monson of Decorah, Deb Monson of Decorah, and Sandy (Marty) McFarlin of Racine, Minn.

In addition to her husband Oscar, she was preceded in death by her parents Marvin and Ruby Monson, her son Scott, her granddaughter Christine, and her nephew Ryan Monson.

Funeral services were held on Friday, December 15, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Big Canoe Lutheran Church, in Decorah, Iowa.

Burial took place in Big Canoe Church Cemetery. Friends called Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at Roble Funeral Home in Spring Grove and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.

Oakley J. Stockdale Oakley J. Stockdale, 86, of Ostrander, Minn., died Friday, December 8, 2017, at Ostrander Care and Rehab.

Funeral service was held 11 a.m.

Wednesday, December 13, at United Lutheran Oakley J. Chu rc h Stockdale in Chester, Mary Kay Lund Iowa, with Pastor Dan Christens Mary Kay Lund, age 68, of en officiating. Burial took place Canton, passed away Sunday, in Bloomfield Lutheran CemeDecember 10, 2017, at Win- tery. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. neshiek Memorial Hospital in on Tuesday, December 12, at the Decorah, Iowa, surrounded by Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy, her family.

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Following a year of service as Care - especially Karen Lawstuen, a special agent in the U.S. Army Traditions Assisted Living (respite Counter Intelligence Corps, Ray care), St. Croix Hospice and attended law school on the GI Good Shepherd nursing home in Bill. He received his juris doctor Rushford. His children espedegree at Northwestern University cially thank Frank Wright, Ray’s in 1950, later earning a Master of oldest son-in-law, for his unwavLaws degree, specializing in taxa- ering patience, kindness, sense tion and estate planning, from of humor, and competence as a the John Marshall Law School in physical and emotional caregiver for Ray for almost eight years.

Chicago.

Ray loved his retirement years Survivors are his four children: in Lanesboro. He looked for- Peggy Hanson (Frank Wright) of ward to coffee time with the Lanesboro, Marty Hanson (Ellen Rusty Five and meals with the Hufnagl) of Florstadt, Germany, men’s ecumenical breakfast group. Barbara Parikh (Neil) of Skokie, He enjoyed attending the Over Ill., and Joyce Hanson (David the Back Fence radio show and McGillan) of Brooklyn, N. Y.; plays at Commonweal The- and six grandchildren: Daniel atre. He served as treasurer of Flicker, Charlie Addicks, Britta the Lanesboro Methodist church Hanson, Lars Hanson, Grace and later joined the Bethlehem Parikh and Gordon Parikh.

Lutheran Church in Lanesboro. A memorial service will be He served as a member of the held at 11 a.m. Saturday, JanuLanesboro Library Board. He ary 13, 2018, at Bethlehem also enjoyed volunteering at the Lutheran Church, with visitation Lanesboro school, listening one- one hour before the service and on-one to first grade readers. He refreshments at Ray’s home in researched his family history and Lanesboro after the service. Ray wrote a memoir of his childhood requested that memorial donations be directed to Friends of the in South Dakota.

During the last years of his Lanesboro Library.

Wendell George Stender life, Ray was not able to live independently, due to dementia Wendell George Stender, 82, and significant visual and hearing of Wykoff, impairments. Despite many chal- M i n n . , lenges, Ray maintained a positive, passed away loving and accepting attitude up to p e a c e f u l l y the end of his life, finding enjoy- on Decemment in every day. Ray’s family ber 7, 2017, is very grateful to the many dedi- at home. cated caregivers who assisted Ray F u n e r a l so he could remain at home with service took Wendell his oldest daughter and her hus- place 1 George Stender band until just seven weeks before p.m. MonRamon Lyle Hanson Lanesboro resident Ramon his death. His family thanks Lyle Hanson, 93, died Decem- Preston Good Samaritan Home See OBITUARIES Page 11  ber 10, 2017, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran home in Rushford, Minn.

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Ray was born September 20, about p ows eo 1924, and grew up in McIntosh, Sh pl e S. Dak., with his mother Hazel , pla ces, thin w. and sisters Eithal and Evelyn. His gs you kno father, Walter, died when Ray was an infant.

Ray attended Northern State Teachers College in Aberdeen, S.D., before moving to Illinois, PROGRAMS with a family fit • Tune to the source where he earned his bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University at Normal.

He married Betty Louise Williamson on June 11, 1949, at the First Congregational Church of Des Plaines, Ill. They were divorced in 1971.

service Wednesday at the church.

Oakley Joseph Stockdale was born in York Township, Fillmore County, Minn., on February 4, 1931, son of Lee J. and Hannah T. (Thoreson) Stockdale on the farm his father purchased in 1928. After graduating from LeRoy-Ostrander High School, Oakley attended Luther College for one year. Oakley aspired to be a CPA, but came home to help on his parents’ farm. He lived on and farmed this same farm in Fillmore County his entire life.

On July 7, 1954, he was united in marriage to Beverly Larson at Bloomfield Lutheran Church.

Oakley was a faithful member of the Lutheran Church. He was a quiet, loving father and an honorable conservative businessman. Oakley enjoyed competing in softball and horseshoes. He loved to tinker and create small keepsakes out of wood.

He is survived by his children Todd Oakley (Patty) Stockdale and Gaye Stockdale, seven grandchildren: Danielle Stockdale, Cordell (Kayla) Stockdale, Warren (Amy) Weismann, Anne (Josh) Gathje, Reed Hansen, Chelsea (Clayton Roy) Rich, and Sarah (Patrick) Grobe, and nine great-grandchildren.

Oakley was preceded in death by his parents, wife Beverly on January 1, 2005, and his sisters Helen Stockdale, Laurel Hedges, and Orene Miller.

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Continued from Page 10 ris, Minn., Randy (Susan) of He was preceded in death by day, December 11, at St. Johns Big Lake, Minn., and Rhonda his parents and his brother Dale.

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On February 7, 1953, he married Barbara Ruth Ziemer. He farmed with his father and later his brother until 1965 when the family moved to Babbitt, Minn., where he worked for Reserve Mining Company. In October 1972, after his brother’s death, he came back to run the family farm again. He loved driving his ponies hitched to either his stage coach or circus wagon.

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Houston superintendent rated 3.53 out of 4 by school board

By Eric Leitzen The Houston School Board met for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2017, in the library of Houston Public High School. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham and board members Bonner,

Stillin, Evenson, Lundak, Wilson and Carlson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board approved the meeting’s agenda and a resolution for a closed meeting regarding negotiation strategy. The board then opened the meeting to public comment, of

which there was none. The board next approved its consent agenda, which included two contracts for substitutes at Houston Elementary. Following that, the board moved on to discussion items, looking first at scheduling an annual organizational meeting.

MSBA asked the district to have the meeting as soon as practical after the new year, and Abraham suggested January 4. The board will make a final decision on the date at its December 21 meeting. Abraham then presented the board committee

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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 16, 2018. Filing fee is $2.00.

Kelly Eide, Clerk • Amherst Township

Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 13, 2018, will be open on January 2, 2018, to January 16, 2018.

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 16, 2018. Filing fee is $2.00.

Keith Brown, Clerk • Arendahl Township

Notice of filiNg Bristol towNship Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 13, 2018, will be open on January 2, 2018, to January 16, 2018.

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 16, 2018. Filing fee is $2.00.

Eunice Biel, Clerk • Bristol Township

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Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3-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 16, 2018. Filing fee is $2.00.

Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 13, 2018, will be open on January 2, 2018, to January 16, 2018.

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 16, 2018. Filing fee is $2.00.

Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 13, 2018, will be open on January 2, 2018, to January 16, 2018.

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 13, 2018, will be open on January 2, 2018, to January 16, 2018.

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

One Clerk/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 16, 2018. 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 13, 2018, at the township hall will be open on January 2, 2018, to January 16, 2018.

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 given to the clerk by 5:00pm, January 16, 2018. Filings may be sent to Bonnie Heidtke, 26297 County 7, Fountain, MN 55935 or call 507-4593443. Filing fee is $2.00.

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Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 13, 2018, will be open on January 2, 2018, to January 16, 2018.

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

Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 13, 2018, will be open on January 2, 2018, to January 16, 2017.

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

One Clerk, 2-year term.

Qualified persons interested in filing may do so with the clerk. All filings must be at the office of the clerk by 5:00pm, January 16, 2018. 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 16, 2018. 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 16, 2018. 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 13, 2018, will be open on January 2, 2018, to January 16, 2018.

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. Filing on January 16, 2018 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 13, 2018, will be open on January 2, 2018, to January 16, 2018.

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 16, 2018. Filing fee is $2.00.

Chris Gudmundson, Clerk • Holt Township

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regarding potential changes will be sent to Abraham, who will forward them to the respective committees before the meeting and finalization.

The board then moved on to old business, where they discussed the performance evaluation for Superintendent Krin Abraham. Abraham scored an

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ing that, the board welcomed its newest member, Gene Lundak, with Abraham administering the Oath of Office. The board then looked over eight policies for a first reading, involving agendas, meetings, rules of order, officers and operation of the school board.

Bonner requesting that the board look into combining the offices of board clerk and treasurer at the organizational meeting, and suggested placing the approval of the meeting agenda on the consent agenda moving forward.

As it was not yet seven o’clock, the board did not commence the Truth in Taxation and moved on to announcements. Abraham announced school concerts for the elementary school grades K-4 on December 14, grades 5-6 band and choir on December 21, and the high school band and choir on December 18. Abraham also extended a thank you to Kiel Koehler for new vinyl

letters on the door, eliminating the need for paper signs taped to a door or window. Koehler gained the die cutter for the letters through a grant. The board then discussed an item for future meetings regarding a potential resolution sent from MSBA asking state and/or federal legislators to close a what Abraham called a “cross-subsidy gap” for special education. The board asked for resolutions for both state and federal representatives to be presented at the December 21 meeting.

The board then heard committee updates, debating the use of maroon and gold or black and white for planned new signage, as the designer reported red did not work well with the colors of existing school buildings. The board also talked ramps, canopies and stairs on school properties, looking to improve safety moving into 2018. The board then discussed

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the proposed new garage construction, which will need to be drawn up on the ground before any potential variance can be brought before the city’s Planning Commission in January. After a short recess, the meeting officially adjourned at 7 p.m. to convene the Truth in Taxation meeting.

Superintendent Abraham presented the entire taxation process to the board, which can be viewed on the HPS 294 YouTube page, and the board then debated the merits and issues regarding tax increases, decreases, and keeping the level the same. The board also heard and answered tax questions from the public in attendance, and thanked members of the public for coming. The board then went into closed meeting for negotiation strategy. The Houston School Board will meet for its next regular meeting at 6 p.m. on December 21 in the library of Houston Public High School.

Notice of filiNg houstoN towNshiP Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 13, 2018, will be open on January 2, 2018, to January 16, 2018.

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

One Clerk, 2-year term.

Affidavits of Candidacy may be filed with the town clerk at the H&R Block office in Houston or by calling the Clerk at 507-896-3105. All filings must be at the office of the clerk by 5:00pm, January 16, 2018. Office hours 9am5pm. Filing fee is $2.00.

Christine K. Rischette, Clerk • Houston Township

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Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held at the Money Creek Town Hall, 1937 Money Creek Road, Houston, MN 55943, on March 13, 2018, will be open on January 2, 2018, to January 16, 2018.

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

One Clerk, 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 2, 2018, and ends at 5:00pm Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Office hours on the last day will be 1:00pm. – 5:00pm. Filing fee is $2.00.

Adam Florin, Clerk • Money Creek Township

Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 13, 2018, will be open on January 2, 2018, to January 16, 2018.

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

One Clerk, 2-year term.

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Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 13, 2018, will be open on January 2, 2018, to January 16, 2018.

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 16, 2018. 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 13, 2018, will be open on January 2, 2018, to January 16, 2018.

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 16, 2018. 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 is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 13, 2018, will be open on January 2, 2018, to January 16, 2018.

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 16, 2018. Filing fee is $2.00.

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Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 13, 2018, will be open on January 2, 2018, to January 16, 2018.

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 16, 2018. Filing fee is $2.00.

Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 13, 2018, will be open on January 2, 2018, to January 16, 2018.

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

Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 13, 2018, will be open on January 2, 2018, to 5pm January 16, 2018.

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 16, 2018. 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 16, 2018. Filing fee is $2.00.

Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 13, 2018, will be open on January 2, 2018, to January 16, 2018.

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 16, 2018. 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 16, 2018. Filing fee is $2.00.

Genette Halverson, Clerk • Newburg Township

Keri Sand, Clerk • Preble Township

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

One Clerk, 2-year term

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including regular internships in general, says Troendle. “I also learned a little more about the company,� he said. “The recruiter brought up the program they have — the Global Food Challenge — and she mentioned that it was a program for sophomores to apply for,� he explains. “So about a year before I actually started looking at the possibility of applying was the first time I heard about it,� states Troendle. “Then I started doing a little more research, and the things that this program encompasses really align with my goals and aspirations, so that is how I got involved with it,� he says. “The interview process happened last fall during November of 2016,� states Troendle, explaining, “We met up at Land O’ Lakes headquarters, all 11 interns came in, and about a week after, we had been chosen for this internship.�

Then the interns got to meet each other and the people they would be working with at Land O’Lakes.

Early in the fellowship In April 2017, Troendle stated, “The way the program is set up is throughout this spring, it’s our team’s goal to identify the issue that we are going to be working with in terms of a list of possible solutions, and then we show up for an 11-week internship this summer and throughout that

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internship this summer we will be testing the feasibility of the solution as something that Land O’ Lakes could implement (in the future). “We are already actively working on developing that problem that we are going to face and figure out possible solutions for that so when we show up this summer we are prepared but we have not made it through that decision making process completely at this point,� Troendle went on to say in April 2017.

The 11 interns were split into three different teams and each team addressed a different issue. “So some of the things we will be doing with that is we will be working at Land O’ Lakes headquarters in the Twin Cities as well as traveling out to local member co-ops to feel out that side of the industry,� commented Troendle in April 2017.

End of internship Troendle completed his internship with Land O’ Lakes on Thursday, August 24, 2017, after a uniquely enriching and rewarding experience.

During his internship, Troendle was able to experience many things he would not have been able to otherwise, including some very educational trips. The Fillmore County Journal recently communicated with Troendle once again, after completion of his internship. “We had the opportunity to spend 12 days in Tanzania and

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South Africa. We started in Tanzania where our focus was learning about small holder farmers in the country, as well as what projects that Land O’ Lakes International Development was working on in country,� says Troendle. “Growing up on a 200 cow dairy farm right outside of Lanesboro, I was surprised to find each farmer with only one to three cows,� he notes. “This scale of production provides many problems, but through projects that Land O’ Lakes International Development have worked on, they now have access to a market for their milk as well as artificial insemination resources,� Troendle explains. “During our time in South Africa, we got to see larger scale production agriculture and learn more about Villa, a crop protection service company recently purchased by Land O’ Lakes. Villa is working with Winfield United (a Land O’ Lakes Inc. company) to learn about United States agriculture and apply it to South Africa,�

Troendle states.

Troendle states that being an intern in the Land O’ Lakes, Inc. Global Food Challenge Emerging Leaders for Food Security Program was the experience of a lifetime for him. “The opportunity to work towards the same goal of making a difference in global food security with peers from across the country was such a big opportunity for growth. This, paired with the travel opportunities to Africa, Washington, D.C. and a local co-op taught me so much about myself, Land O’ Lakes, and agriculture in general,� states Troendle. “I know that the experiences that I had this summer will be valuable in my future career,� Troendle says.

Lydia Botham, Vice President of Community Relations at the Land O’ Lakes Foundation stated in a press release on December 8, 2016, that “Ag is the greatest industry of our generation and presents many dynamic career opportunities. We need people from different backgrounds to make a difference in feeding the growing global population,� she stated. “With the world’s population expected to rise to more than 9.7 billion people by 2050, the agriculture industry’s next generation of leaders must come from diverse disciplines and backgrounds to develop sustainable solutions to increase food production by 70%,� Botham adds.

Troendle returned to Iowa State University this fall as he continues to pursue a degree in Agricultural Engineering.

He certainly enjoyed his time spent as an intern at Land O’ Lakes and must have made an impression with his eagerness to develop and improve processes to increase food production as he announces, “I have accepted a return internship offer with Land O’ Lakes for this upcoming summer and will get to experience a different aspect of the company through supply chain,� which will most certainly be another educational experience for this industrious young man.

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By Karen Reisner At the December 11 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, City Clerk Joel Young reviewed in detail the city’s budget; expenses and revenues. The Truth in Taxation public hearing ended with no comments from the public.

Young listed expenses affecting the 2018 budget. Expenditure differences pointed out for 2018 for public works total $142,000. This will pay for additional chip sealing, Industrial Drive utility debt service, water meter debt service, and Industrial Drive improvement debt.

There will also be a 2.75% pay grid increase.

The city has, for the past 16 years, used the Chained Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (C-CPI-U) to determine pay increases. The Personnel/Budget committee for this budget has used a different way to calculate pay increases to avoid larger than normal increases in any one year, which has been necessary on two occasions in the past. Effective January 1, 2018, the city employees will receive a 2.75% increase, which is more than the current C-CPIU (2%), but below the average 3.1% pay increase necessary to keep pace with the market over the past 16 years.

Young pointed to expected revenue increases which include $20,000 total in tax abatements, $19,000 increase in Local Government Aid, and $24,000 increase in Small City Aid. The Industrial Drive improvements could add revenue as the cityowned property adjacent to the road is sold. These sales will also increase the city’s tax capacity.

Tax capacity increased in 2017 with the construction of 19 new homes (compared to 15 in 2016 and 8 in 2015). Construction of a new swimming pool will not impact the 2018 levy.

The Charter Commission is meeting for a second year. The city’s website is being upgraded and the city has expanded its credit card capability.

The League of Minnesota Cities awarded Chatfield a 2017 “Cities of Excellence Award” for its water meter and meter reading improvement project. The city recently received the Local Government Innovation Award

for planting intermediate wheat grass in a wellhead protection area to aid in the reduction of nitrates in drinking water.

The council approved the final budget proposal with a tax levy increase of 5.6%. The total levy for 2018 will be $1,641,696. The levy increase will be $86,832.

This represents about half of the increase considered at the beginning of the budgeting process.

A total of $277,800 of the levy will go toward debt service. The 2.75% pay grid adjustment was approved.

Young noted that property tax notices that have been received were based on the preliminary levy numbers which were higher than the final levy. Not every property owner will experience the same changes in property tax. Valuations vary depending on which side of the county line a property is located. Industrial property taxes have actually decreased in last five years as residential property taxes have increased.

The second consideration of ordinance #428 Fee Schedule and its publication was approved. The fee schedule includes a 5% increase in water rates and a 3% increase in sanitary sewer rates. Garbage rates will be unchanged.

Other business in brief • Young reported that there were three applicants for the CCTV administrator position.

All were interviewed. The hire of Melissa Burnett effective January 1, 2018, was approved. CCTV administrator Craig Manahan retires at the end of this year.

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In 2018 the department is looking at purchasing a new air compressor and a tanker. A slate of officers was approved for 2018.

The hire of Melissa Burnett as firefighter effective January 1, 2018 was approved.

• Pay estimated number 3 in the amount of $151,255.49 was approved to Edge Contracting for work on the Industrial Drive project. The project is 62% completed. Brian Burkholder noted they will be back in the spring to complete the project with curb and gutter, sidewalk, paving, and sewer testing.

• Burkholder explained that the city’s 2002 Pelican Street Sweeper is in need of repairs expected to cost nearly $4,000. MacQueen Equipment has offered a 2009 Elgin Pelican sweeper for a total price of $85,755. The price was reduced from $105,000 by a reimbursement of 80% of 2015 repairs or $6,745 and 20% of 2002 sweeper purchase price or $12,500. Burkholder said the purchase would fit into the budget. It is the new style, hydraulic driven, and in good condition.

The purchase was approved as recommended by the Public Works committee and Burkholder.

• Approval was given for a land conveyance request of .47 acre submitted by Geoff Griffin. The triangle shaped piece will be conveyed from Lot 2, Block 1 Hilltop Estates second addition to the remaining parcel at the west end of Wisdom Lane. Councilor Mike Urban explained the piece is useless otherwise because of a drainage ditch.

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By Karen Reisner At the December 12 meeting of the county board elected official salary requests and another request for support of a land acquisition to be donated to the DNR were discussed.

Michael Tenney, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, asked the board to support the purchase of 92.8 acres, located in sections 1 and 12, in the city of Rushford Village.

The Minnesota Deer Hunters Association is to receive a Conservation Partners Legacy (CPL) grant to purchase the property which would then be donated to the DNR as part of the Rush Creek Woods Wildlife Management Area.

County board approval is required for a CPL grant acquisition. The property consists of forest and agricultural land and currently is in the conservation reserve program. Owner Dan Ryan wants the land to be available for public use and wildlife habitat.

Tenney commented that the National Wild Turkey Federation and Pheasants Forever are financially supporting this acquisition. This was discussed at a Rushford Village city meeting. The DNR will make payments in-in-lieu-of-taxes on the property.

Commissioner Duane Bakke noted some concern for dwellings across the road, but acknowledged there already has been hunting on this property. He moved to approve the request.

Support for the acquisition was approved with Commissioner Mitch Lentz voting no.

Salary requests Elected officials each year come before the board to list responsibilities and duties, and accomplishments of their department. They then make a salary request for the coming year. The county has in the past aimed for 95% of the average of salaries of the southeast Minnesota counties without Olmsted County.

County Attorney Brett Corson has served the county since 2003. He maintained that the voters in Fillmore County evaluate his performance every four years. He insisted part of his job is to advocate for the county and its employees. His department deals with criminal cases, juvenile offenders, juvenile protection cases, child support establishment, civil commitments, enforcement of zoning regulations, contracts, adult protection, election issues, and more.

Corson added he is licensed in federal court.

Corson proposed setting the average salary by taking the three highest salaries and the three lowest salaries out of the 13 county area average. With this method the average would be $115,174. This would be an increase of $11,000 over his current salary. County coordinator Bobbie Vickerman reported that Corson has budgeted $110,000 for his salary in the department’s 2018 budget.

County Recorder David Kiehne has served as recorder since 2007. He has been with the county, first as an appraiser, since 1998. He signaled he intends to run for another

four -year term in 2018. His department ensures that documents are properly and timely recorded. He added his experience as an assessor broadens his understanding in working with legal descriptions and surveys.

His office also provides abstract service.

The regional average county recorder salary for 2018 is around $70,000, his salary request.

Vickerman said the recorder’s budget for 2018 has $70,000 for his salary. This would be less than a $5,000 increase from his current salary.

Commissioners will set the salaries for all elected officials including their own. Sheriff Tom Kaase has yet to bring his request to the board.

Other business in brief • The board again discussed draft changes to the Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. Human resources officer Kristina Kohn said there have been several additional comments. Chairman Randy Dahl suggested they produce a PTO policy and an Implementation policy. The PTO policy would not include implementation dates. The policy will limit the accumulation of PTO in the future.

The board implemented the first reading, second reading process for policy updates earlier in 2017. This makes for a transparent process and allows for employee input into the process.

The PTO policy and suggested Implementation policy will be brought back for a first reading at a later date.

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• Kohn said there were no additional comments on the draft changes to the Discipline policy on its second reading.

The changes in the Discipline policy were approved.

• The temporary accounting technician position in the auditor/treasurer office was extended for up to six more months.

• Social Services manager, Kevin Olson requested and received approval of two cooperative agreements for county Child Support program. The first is an inter county agreement between his office, the county attorney, and county sheriff. The second agreement is with the state of Minnesota.

• A purchase of service agreement between Fillmore County and Stanley B. Stutzman M.A.L.P. was approved. Stutzman will provide clinical supervision for individual treatment plans and individual mental health service delivery provided by the case manager for one hour per week at $98/hour.

• Approval was given to enter into a Delegated Contracting Process Agreement with MnDot for federally funded projects.

County Engineer Ron Gregg explained that in regard to federal projects, MnDot will act as the fiscal agent, but the county will run the project.

• Vickerman proposed choosing just one legal newspaper for simplicity purposes. This would mean all notices would be bid out together. Notices are also posted on the county website. Her proposal was approved pending county attorney approval. Newspaper bids are submitted late each year for the new year.

• Feedlot officer Mike Frauenkron was appointed to serve as a public contact and provide enforcement when needed for the Minnesota Noxious Weed Law. He will need to attend a training for this appointment in St. Cloud on February 20 and 21. There is no fee for the training.

• The last county board meeting in 2017 will be held on December 19.

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By Rich Wicks A regular meeting of the Ostrander City Council was held on December 13, with all members in attendance (Erin Volkart, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, City Clerk Christine Hyrkas, Heidi Jones and DJ Start). Brian Malm, representing the engineer-

ing firm of Bolton & Menk, updated the council on plans regarding the upcoming street and utility infrastructure project, and asked them to consider approving two resolutions.

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Regarding the second resolution he asked the council to consider, Malm stated, “This has to do with some of the grant funding. If you remember, we have Rural Development loan, and grant directly from Rural Development, and a big part of your grant need comes directly from the state in the form of wastewater infrastructure fund and water infrastructure fund money. That funding is there for you; you have $750,000 on the water side and $750,000 on the sewer wide.” He explained that the second resolution is simply the formal process of applying for these funds that are already set aside for the project. The council voted to adopt both resolutions as submitted.

Rick Whitney gave an update on happenings at the wastewater treatment plant, including helping with water shutoffs recently.

He also added that, “It’s been a pretty light three months.”

Dustin Tart (city maintenance) discussed the city’s interest in obtaining a new tractor, and asked if this should be done soon, or wait until next year, since the truck is working OK for plowing snow now. Mayor Nesler stated that the city is awaiting more numbers on cost estimates.

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Deputy Leif Erickson addressed the council, stating that he and the other officers have copies of the city’s ordinances to refer to, and the officers have been reminding citizens of the winter parking laws.

The council voted to re-approve the city’s official newspaper and banking institution, but a decision was not yet reached about naming a city attorney for 2018.

The council will check into alternatives, and discuss it at the next meeting. The council also is continuing the process of trying to hire a new city clerk, with Christine Hyrkas continuing to fill in even though she is working

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There was discussion about how and when to fill the vacancy when Erin Volkart resigns from the council at the end of this year.

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Rushford deliberates on 2018 budget, levy

By Kirsten Zoellner Monday, December 11, the City of Rushford held their annual public hearing on proposed tax levy. The figure was set in September at a maximum of $938,000, or an 8.19% increase over 2017. Adjustments were applied in November to debt service needs and the amount was reduced to $913,000, or a 5.3% increase over the 2017 levy of $867,000. Broken down, this net increase represents a 15.4% reduction in operating expenses, but a 20.7% in debt service.

A number of sizeable infrastructure projects in the city have raised the city’s indebtedness, while staying below the selfimposed per capita debt ceiling.

Bonded projects, just under $7.4 million in total, have included street and utility improvements related to the post-flood 2009 project, the subsequent 2011, 2014/Highway 43, and 2016 street projects, and levee abatement. Another $3 million in other debt exists through Public Facilities Authority related to water and sewer improvements. In addition, a remaining $497,000 on the Himlie land acquisition and $26,822 for Public Works equipment is outstanding.

There were no public comments during the hearing, but the council had plenty to discuss. City Clerk Kathy Zacher provided the council with detailed information regarding the budget, services provided, and comparative levy data. A recent meeting with the city’s financial consultant, Mike Bubany, of David Drown Associates, was also noted. At that meet-

ing, Bubany suggested the city target a tax levy rate of 85-90% as well as continuation on setting aside money in the Capital Projects Fund.

“I’m not sure if Bubany planned it or if we just happen to be doing thing right,” said Zacher. “It appears we’re on track for the things he said we should be paying attention to.”

Councilor Vern Bunke, in September, proposed the council review the budget for any potential areas of further savings. At the meeting, he again questioned the council on whether or not they’d identified any savings areas. “I’m hoping to hear from the council any areas they feel might be managed differently. Any ideas at all, good better or indifferent?” asked Bunke.

Councilor Terri Benson took a different perspective. “Before we answer that, we have to look at what services we want to provide; if this is the service community we want. I don’t see anything that is excessive. What services are negotiable? I haven’t heard from any citizens, ‘We don’t want this,’ said Benson.

“I don’t see anything, but that doesn’t mean I won’t keep looking.”

Councilors Jim O’Donnell and Mark Honsey both noted an appreciation for a concerted effort to withhold stepped increases in annual levies.

“Infrastructure is better than it was in ’07, but that comes with a cost,” cautioned Honsey, who will end his council term later this month. “Still, we’ve managed to get our fund balances back.”

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Bunke agreed, suggesting that efforts to slow rate increases have a double-pronged effect, making it valuable and more marketable to both potential and existing businesses.

Bunke also brought forth his repeated concerns regarding overtime hours. Zacher noted that whenever possible, both the police department and public works bank overtime hours, preferring to give employees the time and half equivalent of time off, versus having the city pay out the overtime monetarily. Bunke spoke well of both departments, noting the amount of work done in the past year, but suggested there may still be opportunities for savings.

“I guarantee you, staff does not want to work overtime, they want to be home with their families,” responded City Administrator Tony Chladek. “What you’re talking about amounts to a grand total of $5,000. As a percentage of the total budget, it wouldn’t even equate to 1%.

It’s well-managed. I don’t see anything that’s out of line for a municipality.” Chladek also noted that overtime is down for 2017.

The council will vote on the final levy at the next meeting.

In other news, the city will need to pay $182,846 to the state from the sale proceeds from the former liquor store. The building was a new construction following the 2007 flood and was built with more than $800,000 in funds from various sources.

The building, which has stood vacant for some time, sold last month for $219,900 to Destiny Life Church. The funds needing to be repaid represent 25% of the state’s investment in the building.

A deficit remains in the Liquor Fund, from four years of operation which resulted in losses before it was closed. It will be zeroed out by the end of 2017.

A recommendation from the Rushford Airport Commission was approved by the council.

The action awards a three-year cropping lease of 35.18 acres of city land at the Municipal Airport to Rick Ruberg, who was the highest bidder. The winning bid was for $13,931. Revenue from the leases has brought in as much as $31,662 into city coffers. Councilor Mark Honsey noted the current lease is in line with current agricultural land values.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Tuesday, December 26, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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Whalan fills open seats on zoning board to approve the minutes as read.

Motion carried.

Melander read the treasurer’s report and bills due. Motion by Lewis, second by W. Berekvam, to approve the treasurer’s report and bills due as read. Motion carried.

Visitor’s comments Rick and Tanya Murphy, new residents to Whalan, attended the council meeting to introduce themselves to the council and also met other residents who attended the meeting.

Old Business Tuftin gave an update on the Marty Walsh, center, with the Fillmore County EDA attended town hall door replacement. The the Whalan council meeting on December 11, 2017, to intro- hardware came in and the door installation is complete. duce himself to the council.

Photo by Barb Jeffers Tuftin reported on her research into trying to get a cell phone ond by Lewis. Motion carried.

By Barb Jeffers tower to provide cell phone ser After a lengthy search by Marty Walsh, Director of the vice to Whalan. “I’m not sure if Whalan city council members the Fillmore County EDA, attended we can advance it or not,” stated two vacant seats on the Whalan the meeting to introduce himself Tuftin, but said, “we have a lot Zoning Board have now been to the council. Walsh explained of people with cell phones that filled. Ernie Johnson and Larry that the Fillmore County EDA aren’t able to use them in town,” Johnson have each agreed to serve “provides services to communi- and having cell phone service on the board. ties that don’t have their own is critical in times of medical All council members were pres- EDA staff,” to aid with develop- emergencies with residents and ent at the December 11, 2017 ing new businesses. tourists on the river and on the regularly scheduled monthly “The role of the EDA is just bike trail which has happened in council meeting including Mayor to assist in business development the past. Tuftin stated she will Marlys Tuftin, Owen Lewis, generally increasing tax base for keep researching possibilities for Everett Johnson, Wyatt Berek- the county,” stated Walsh, saying Whalan to obtain a cell tower. vam and Kim Berekvam as well he thinks that it is “relevant for Motion by Lewis, second by W. as City Clerk Lolly Melander and Whalan as we are really working Berekvam, to approve the 2018 City Maintenance worker Lanny to diversify and improve access final budget. Motion carried.

Landsverk. to some of the recreational ameNew Business Tuftin called the meeting to nities (in Fillmore County).”

Tuftin reported that the City order at 5 p.m. and those in Melander read the minutes of Whalan has been awarded a attendance stood to recite the from the November 13, 2017 grant in the amount of $1,000 Pledge of Allegiance. council meeting for approval. from Clean Energy Minnesota After review of the agenda, No additions or corrections were grant program, which will go W. Berekvam made a motion to requested. Motion by John- toward paying for the new LED accept the agenda as written. Sec- son, second by K. Berekvam, streetlight bulbs. Tuftin thanked Melander for her work on applying for the grant.

When you buy from a mom or pop business, Motion by Lewis, second by W. you are not helping a ceo buy a third vacation home.

Berekvam, to accept the mayor’s you are helping a little girl get dance lessons, a nominations of Ernie Johnson little boy get his team jersey, a mom or dad put food and Larry Johnson for seats on on the table, a family pay a mortgage, or a student the Zoning Board. Motion carpay for college. ried.

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Motion by W. Berekvam, second by Johnson, to approve sending a second letter (certified) to a property owner to take down an unsafe shed. Motion carried.

If the property owner does not comply with the second letter legal action will be taken by the city.

Motion by Lewis, second by Johnson, to approve sending a second letter (certified) to a resident who must remove wood stakes from a city setback area.

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By Annie Lewis Mayor Jim Westby told the city council at its December meeting that he met with representatives from Kwik Trip and Dollar General in an effort to get them to locate in Mabel.

Both companies said the same thing — there’s just not enough traffic to make it feasible to come here. Westby said he met with the top-level representative from Kwik Trip and it was a good meeting, but the cost of building a store needs a lot more people to sustain it. Westby said he is talking to other prospective companies in hopes one will be interested.

Kirsten Wyffels, Economic Development Authority (EDA) President, said there has been talks with a business prospect to build in the empty lot on Main Street, but it is very preliminary. Wyffels gave an update on building a daycare center in Mabel and said they are moving forward with getting a spec book and final plans. These plans will be sufficient for contractors to bid on the project. The plans are expected to be done next week and the EDA will reopen the bidding process for the construction of the daycare center.

The council approved Orel Tollefson as fire chief and Tim Mengis as secretary and treasurer for the Mabel volunteer fire department. Mayor Westby said he is helping draft a policy for the department that includes standards for attendance at meetings and fire calls. Westby is also looking at a standardized the billing system for fire runs to bring in revenue from insurance claims. He is working on gathering information and seeing if there can be a flat rate the city can bill insurance companies to try to simplify billing.

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The 2018 Library Board Members and Officers were also approved by the city council. They are: president, Linda Turner; vice president, Sharen Storhoff; secretary, Lori Hoff; treasurer, Laura St. Mary and SELCO representative, Gayle Stortz. The other members are LaVonne Donlan and Sandy Christopher.

Public Works Director, Bob Mierau, reported that he finished the Wellhead Protection Management Plan. The plan is good for 10 years, but has to be updated annually with objectives and priorities. “The good news is that we have good, safe water and plenty of it,” Mierau said. “We have a good aquafer, but our well system goes back to 1917 and we have to stay on top of it.” The plan contains a lot of good information and is available for comment for 60 days and then a public forum will be held at the council’s February meeting.

In other business • The final 2017 Levy was adopted for $370,825, the 2018 budget was approved with a general fund budget of $770, 225 and a 2.74% levy increase.

• Liquor and cigarette licenses were approved for BP, Mabel American Legion and Mabel Liquor.

• Two candidates were interviewed for the part-time position (approximately five hours per week) to clean the community center, fire hall and library.

Amanda Erickson of Spring Grove was hired to start immediately at $12 per hour.

• Kudos to the Mabel Business Association for Santa Day. It was extremely well attended and well run.

The next City of Mabel Council meeting will be held at City Hall on Wednesday, January 10 at 7 p.m.

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By Karen Reisner County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman reviewed 2017 progress and discussed goals for 2018 at its Truth in Taxation meeting held in the evening on December 12.

Some highlights in 2017 include participation in the effort to achieve County Program Aid (CPA) reform. This legislation resulted in a formula change which reduces the volatility of CPA from year to year.

Fillmore County will get an additional $94,570 of CPA in 2018 or a total of $698,998.

During 2017, the courthouse security project began and will be completed in 2018. The 2018 budget includes funding for either a full-time court house security position or multiple part-time positions. The county continues with its Road Preservation Plan, making use of additional revenue from the local option sales tax. Recently, the Wheelage Tax was approved to provide more revenue for road improvement projects.

The county has implemented the first reading policy for its review of county policies to allow for employee and public review and input. The review of county policies is about 75% complete.

Telecommuting has contributed to efficiency. Other innovative technologies have been implemented. The county supported rural broadband with a $75,000 loan to Acentek for the rural Lanesboro project.

Goals for 2018 include the maintaining and building of the fund balance to reach state recommendations. This fund was used last year to make improvements to the highway building. Vickerman estimated there could be a $500,000 increase this year in the fund balance, but less of an increase than last year. Each employee position as it becomes vacant will be reviewed with a hire analysis form. The Airport Master Plan is to be implemented in 2018. The budget process will continue to be played out before the public. The county will provide another $75,000 loan to Acentek supporting rural broadband development, this time in rural Rushford.

2018 Budget The expected expenditures for 2018 will top $31 million. This is about $3 million more than 2017. Vickerman explained much of this increase (over $2 million) is additional state and federal dollars coming into the county for highway, airport,

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The proposed cost of living increase for employees is 2.5%.

The county portion of the tax levy will likely be up less than 5% (or roughly a $600,000 increase). This represents about a $30 increase per capita over 2017. The 2017 levy equaled $472.52 per capita. Bakke requested a per capita comparison with other counties. The budget and levy will be certified at the county board’s December 19 meeting.

Discussion The county board has directed Vickerman to reduce the budget from the preliminary increase of 5.6% approved in September to 4.9% or lower.

The 5.6% increase is reflected in the 2018 proposed property tax statements received recently.

Due to changes in the health insurance options offered to employees, the county will get a savings of $40,275. Plans were offered that would not include Mayo Clinic. Employees were given the option to choose a plan including Mayo Clinic or to not include it. Vickerman noted there still are health insurance increases across the board, but they are much less.

Vickerman reported that the Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT) dividends received in 2017 and 2018 will be used to pay for court house security. The dividend for 2017 was about $89,000.

Chairman Randy Dahl noted that the state is projecting a deficit this year, which may lead to cuts from the state. He added that by consensus, the board has decided to fix the county jail to maintain it as a 90-day facility. He suggested related expenses could affect the county’s fund balance.

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The county continued to pay Sentence to Serve contract costs with no revenue coming in. He added he had no confidence in the sheriff’s budget at this point.

All other department budgets are probably right on. Bakke suggested purchases of vehicles for the Sheriff Department may need to be pushed back.

Dahl maintained, “Our job is to do the best we can, levying the least we can.”

Performance Measure Outcomes Each year the county participates in the state’s performance measurement program.

In 2010 the legislature created the Council of Local Results and Innovation. Participation in the program is voluntary.

Counties and cities that choose to participate in the standard measure program are eligible for reimbursement of 14 cents per capita.

Vickerman reported on the 13 performance goals submitted in 2017 for 2016. The first, reduce accidents on county roads. A total of seven injury crashes in 2016 was down from 2015, but fatalities were three compared to two in 2015. A Pavement Quality Index rating of 72 was met. Reduce tobacco use among adults to national average was not met as the performance measure was 14%

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nationally compared to 15% in Fillmore County.

Child support program cost effectiveness was met. The county collects $7.18 for every dollar spent on the program.

However, this is down from 2015. The state average is $3.30.

Fillmore County is the second lowest in southeast Minnesota at 2.8% on the percentage of low birth-weight births. State and national percentages are 6%.

The measure for the median ratio to fall between 90% and 105% for three types of assessment ratios was met (93 to 96%). The 10-day turn around time for document recording was met.

The performance measure for 100% post-election results was reached in 2016. An increase of 5% of state and federal dollars brought into the county for veterans benefits was met (increased 5.07%). Maintain 85% of veterans receiving services and/or benefits was met.

Out of 1,483 veterans in the county, 1,300 are using some form of federal or state benefits, which is over 85%.

Goal of 7,200 per 1,000 residents to visit a library was not met. In 2016, 6,200 per 1,000 residents visited the library, which was slightly less than 2015. Goal to keep debt service levy under 11%, which is the state goal, was easily met. Fillmore County was at 2.89% in 2016. The county has only one debt service loan at this time. A 40% recycling rate at municipal solid waste was met; the rate for 2016 was 42%.

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Fillmore County Sports Double-H Girls Run Streak to Four and a Bomber bomb was no good giving Houston a 44-42 win.

Rostad was again the lead scorer (16 pts, 5-6 FTs, 9 rebs, 4 stls).

She’s led Houston offensively all five games this year. Chapel had 9 (pts) and 6 (rebs). Jenny Albrecht was big defensively and on the glass (5 pts, 15 rebs, 5 stls).

She averages 3.8 points, but 9.6 rebounds, and 3.6 steals from the center position. And with that, Dale Moga’s girls are 4-1 (1-1 in SEC) and have won four in a row.

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four feet. Logan Richardson’s shot spun out. Hongerholt was fouled.

He missed two free throws, giving M-C another chance (0:04).

A Wyffels 40-foot prayer wasn’t answered. Because off Hongerholt (22 pts, 10-15 FGs, 7-8 FGs in the second half), Houston vaulted past M-C 53-51. Happel helped out (10 pts, 8 rebs, 5 stls), scoring all of his points after halftime.

Wyffels (15 pts, 3-6 three’s, 7 rebs, 8 assists, 3 stls) was M-C’s leader.

Henry (12 pts, 7 rebs) did all his damage in the first half. Richardson added 11 (pts) and 6 (rebs).

Houston (naturally) employed a 1-3-1 zone. Head coach Vix is an R-P product. M-C was in foul trouble most of the game.

Houston improved on rebound and offensive rebound discrepancies from half to half.

> three pins) all went 3-0 in helping LARP wrestling finish second (2-1) at the Byron Quad. The Screamin’ Eagles (3-1) loss was 38-32 to the host Bears. FC’s girls got four in double figures to beat L-A. The Falcons are 2-1, 2-1.

Sophomore Payton Benson had 19 as Lanesboro’s girls beat L-O. The Burros are 2-1, 2-1. M-C’s girls fought past R-P 35-30 for their first win. Lauren Buchholtz posted two double-doubles, as Kingsland’s girls split with Southland and D-E. The junior is averaging a double-double (18.9 PPG, 11.0 RPG). Ian Meisner had a career-high 22 points as Kingsland beat Southland. The Knights then had a go-ahead three (0:04.8) versus D-E annulled by a timeout.

The Eagles prevailed. Alex Van Gundy and James Hongerholt hit for 21 and 20 respectively, but Houston fell to L-O. Hongerholt is averaging 23.7 over the ‘Canes first three games. Josef Fahrenholtz had career-high 20 points, but Chatfield fell to Lake City.

R-P’s boys (#9 in A) fell 63-36 to Caledonia (#3 in AA) in a rankedranked battle.

The season is just barely started, but SEC boys squads MabelCanton and Houston can now put one high-pressure game on their resumes. The teams battled wire-to-wire in a game of interestTrojan Teams Sweep ing trends. M-C started 7-1, as Hot Shots Drew Wyffels cross-courted the Border Battle Ross Herber (106 > 12-1 MD, ‘Canes 1-3-1 trap to Blake Henry It was a work-in-progress sec- 17-2 TF, FF), Reece Riebel (138 often early. Houston replied with ond week for Rushford-Peterson’s > pin, pin, 16-0 TF), Dominic a 16-4 run to lead 17-11. The six basketball teams. Each lost con- Jenkins (145 > 13-11 in SV-1, point leads were the largest for tests on school nights. A big boys FF, pin) and Noah Herber (182 See SPORTS Page 23  each squad. The game featured 1A East title game re-match with six ties and nine lead changes.

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Houston girls basThe Trende ketball Report has had its players in the past five years, including two 1,000point scorers (Abbey L o k e n and Kelly Paul Trende Jer viss).

But they’ve had only one 4-1 start in the last 13 years (plus), the season with both Loken and Jerviss (20132014). They have had only one four-game win streak in the last ten years.

This year’s group should be different. They’ve already accomplished both feats. Houston downed LeRoyOstrander 66-32. Junior Alyssa Rostad paced the double-H’ers with career-high scoring night (26 pts, 8 rebs, 8 stls). Amber Chapel chipped in 18 (pts) and 9 (rebs). The Cardinals got all but three of their points from Haley Hungerholt (14 pts) and Kayla Hanson (15 pts, 13 rebs).

Houston then dropped Schaeffer Academy 55-41. Rostad led the way (16 pts, 6-10 FTs, 4 stls) with help from Jessica Kitching (14 pts, 3-6 three’s, 6 rebs, 4 stls). To end the week, the ‘Canes got a good close win over HVL squad, Cannon Falls. Houston trailed 42-41 with around a minute left.

A Becca Lee offensive rebound put-back gave the Hurricanes the 43-42 lead. Lee, a senior, then took a charge on the other end.

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Spring Grove was re-scheduled per electrical issues. But on Saturday, Trojan squads trekked to Decorah for the first weekend of the second season of the Border Battle. Each came up victorious. At Luther College, the girls took the floor first and beat West Central (Maynard, Iowa). Under Iowa quarter rules, R-P lost the first (10-7) but won the final three to post a 47-31 win. Lauren Lawston led the way (21 pts, 8-13 FTs, 6 rebs). Megan Oian (9 pts) and Nicole Blagsvedt (6 pts, 3-4 FGs, 6 rebs) helped.

The boys then rebounded from a Caledonia loss by downing Decorah 56-26. They won all four quarters while holding the Vikings to single-digits each stanza. Jake Paulson (15 pts, 5 stls) and Payton Hahn (13 pts, 6-10 FGs) led the way. Dawson Dahl (8 pts, 3-3 FGs, 2-2 FTs) was perfect in scoring his points. R-P had just nine turnovers. The boys are 0-1, 2-1.

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Boys Basketball (12/1 – 12/9)

Kingsland 53, La Crescent 60 (K: Zach Bubany 18 pts, 4 stls; Wyatt Pruter 14 pts (4-10 three’s); Jordan Beck 6 pts, 9 rebs. Knights led 38-31 at intermission. The Knights top three shooters by volume went 13 for 46, or 28%) Kingsland 72, Southland 47 (K: I. Meisner 22 pts (8-14 FGs, 6-9 FTs), 9 rebs, 5 assists; W. Pruter 15 pts (3-8 three’s); Z. Bubany 10 pts. A night after giving up a halftime lead, Knights made its academic at halftime, 44-16, versus Rebels) #9 in A R-P 36, #3 in AA Caledonia 63 (RP: J. Paulson/ Ben Ansell 6 pts each; D. Dahl 4 pts (2-2 FGs), 9 rebs, 4 assists) FC 62, L-A 72 (FC: Nate Haugerud 14 pts (9-11 FGs), 6 rebs, 8 assists; Logan Corson 12 pts (4-4 FTs); Luke Ristau 12 pts; Josh Peters 10 pts; Colten Kraling 10 pts. FC hit 18 of 24 FTs

and had just 10 TOs, but lost on rebounds and second chances) Chatfield 44, PEM 85 (C: Landon Bance 9 pts (3-4 three’s); Austin Hines 9 pts) D-E 51, Kingsland 49 (K: W. Pruter 18 pts (4-9 three’s); I. Meisner 11 pts, 11 rebs; J. Beck 8 pts, 12 rebs; Z. Bubany 7 pts, 6 assists.

DE: Brady Williams 11 pts, 8 rebs, 6 blks; Jack Studer 18 pts.

Pruter hit a three (0:38) to make it 50-49 Eagles. After a missed free throw (0:19.2), Meisner missed a contested go-ahead 1-footer.

Williams made a freebie (51-49).

With 4.8 left, Pruter nailed a 26-foot go-ahead three. A Knight time-out annulled it. An ensuing three was no good. Knights: 1-2, 2-2) FC 44, GM 54 (FC: N. Haugerud 13 pts, 10 rebs, 5 stls; C. Kraling 13 pts. Falcons: 0-1, 0-2) M-C 45, Schaeffer Academy 58 (MC: Brenden Kerns 11 pts; D. Wyffels 7 pts, 6 assists; L. Richardson 7 pts, 7 rebs. Cougars got out-scored 34-24 in second half, shot 3-26 from distance overall.

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Cougars: 0-2, 2-2) Houston 64, L-O 83 (H: A. Van Gundy 21 pts; J. Hongerholt 20 pts; C. Van Gundy 12 pts) Lanesboro 30, Goodhue 61 (L: Carson Schwichtenberg 12 pts; Brady Johnson 11 pts, 9 rebs.

Burros: 0-0, 0-2) Chatfield 53, #8 in AA Lake City 92 (C: J. Fahrenholtz 20 pts (8-12 FGs, 4-4 FTs); Ben Brogan 11 pts, 6 rebs. Gophers: 0-1, 0-3) Central (Elkader, IA) 61, Houston 57 (‘Canes: 1-2, 1-3)

Girls Basketball (12/1 -12/9)

Caledonia 56, R-P 39 (RP: Kjersta Hinz 15 pts (5-9 FGs, 5-6 FTs), 7 rebs; L. Lawston 9 pts (5-6 FTs). RP: 35 TOs) L-A 48, FC 66 (FC: Alleigh Meyer 13 pts (6-11 FGs), 4 rebs, 3 assists, 3 stls; Courtney Nelson 13 pts (7-8 FTs); Paige Donlinger 11 pts; Emma Breitspecher 10 pts, 7 rebs, 4 stls) Kingsland 62, Southland 48 (K: L. Buchholtz 22 pts, 10 rebs, 5 assists, 4 stls; Ellie Buchholtz 13 pts (5-7 FGs), 9 rebs, 6 assists; Lindsey Welch 10 pts, 7 rebs.

Offensive rebounds: K 17, S 6.

Rebounds: K 42, S 26) Medford 60, M-C 46 (MC: Payton Danielson 16 pts (3-10 three’s), 13 rebs; Kenidi McCabe 16 pts (3-8 three’s); Lexi Thorson 8 pts, 6 rebs, 5 assists, 3 stls) Chatfield 45, PEM 56 (C: Belle Berg 13 pts; Silja Erickson 7 pts, 4 stls. FTs: PEM 25-37, C 12-23. Gophers: 1-2, 1-3) L-O 33, Lanesboro 40 (L: P. Benson 19 pts (4-15 three’s), 4 stls; Lexie Johnson 11 pts; Bailey Ruen 7 pts, 12 rebs, 4 stls. Burros trailed 18-12 at halftime) R-P 30, M-C 35 (MC: Maddy Michels 9 pts; P. Danielson 6 pts,

5 assists, 9 stls. RP: L. Lawston 14 pts (7-11 FGs), 6 rebs. Cougs: 0-2, 1-3) Kingsland 49, D-E 75 (K: L. Buchholtz 16 pts, 13 rebs, 4 stls; Kori Kruegel 12 pts, 10 rebs; E. Buchholtz 11 pts, 7 rebs.

D-E led 33-31 at half, out-scored Kingsland 43-18 in second stanza.

Knights: 1-2, 2-2)

Wrestling

Byron “Dave Scharberg Memorial” Quad > Byron 38, LARP 32 (Match was tied 26-26 after 182, but Screamin’ Eagles forfeited 195 and 220. R. Riebel (138) and N. Herber (182) won by fall. R. Herber (106 > 12-1) and Gable Speltz (120 > 13-1) won by MD. Sam Schwendinger (126 > 6-1) and D. Jenkins (145 > 13-11 in SV 1) won by decision.

Byron FF’ed 285); LARP 38, D-E 36 (N. Herber’s pin at 182 gave S-Eagles insurmountable 38-18

Houston’s James Hongerholt lays up the game-winning shot in the final minute versus Mabel-Canton. The Hurricanes and Cougars battled throughout. Team double-H prevailed 53-51.

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lead. Carter Jonsgaard (113) and R. Riebel (138) also had pins. R. Herber (106) won a tech fall (172). Kolten Riser (132 > 9-6) won by decision). LARP took 145 and 170 by forfeit while forfeiting 195 and 285); WEM/JWP 28, LARP 50 (LARP won first seven weights to lead 36-0. C. Jonsgaard (113), S. Schwendinger (126), D. Jenkins (145), Sam Puetz (170), and N. Herber (182) won by fall. R. Riebel (138 > 16-0) won a tech fall. Caleb Mueller (120 > 8-5) won by decision. LARP took 106 and 132 by forfeit, forfeited 195 and 285) Logan Invite (FCLMC took 5th of 11. Eric Kunz (170 > pin, pin, pin) took first. Orion Sass (113 > pin, pin, pinned) and Caden Anderson (132 > won 9-2 D, pin, lost 7-1 D) took second.

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By Hannah Wingert The City of Harmony currently charges $30 to salt and sand a small lot in town and $50 for a large one. The cost does not include plowing the snow. The maintenance department asked the council what their thoughts were on raising that price. “That seems really low,” council member Debbie Swenson agreed. The council approved a motion to raise each of the rates by $20 bringing the cost for a small lot up to $50 and the cost for a large lot up to $70. The price change is effective immediately.

All of the contracts for the Hammel House development project have been signed, and utilities are installed. The rock grading on the streets is complete and the curb, gutter, and pavement will be done in the spring of 2018.

The consent agenda was approved, which included the minutes of the November meeting, the claims and financial report, and the administrator’s report.

As discussed at the November city council meeting, the council revised the city’s assessment policy.

Previously, the policy stated that the interest rates on assessments

The library board is working on putting together an online patron survey to determine what their patrons are looking for and how to better serve them.

They’re still waiting for delivery of the bins for collecting cast-off clothing and shoes for recycling and selling from the Non Profit Community Exchange. The library has been waiting several months for the bins to be delivered, but have been assured that they are on the top of the waiting list.

The Arts Board assisted with the writers’ conference for sixth through eighth graders and received a very nice thank you note from the kids for their help.

The council reviewed the proposed 2018 budget. Mayor Steve Donney felt that the levy was set too high and proposed lowering it to be closer to last year’s levy. After the council discussed where cuts in the budget could be made, Mayor Donney made a motion to set the total levy at $652,200 rather than the proposed $718,800. The motion was passed.

The next Harmony City Council meeting will be held on January 9 at 7 p.m.

were to be set by the council and not to exceed the maximum set by state law. That portion of the policy was changed to allow the interest to be set at no more than 1.00% more than the net effective interest rate of the bond financing for the project. If there is no financing available for the project, the council will set the assessment interest rate independently.

The personnel committee recommended that the council approved the union contract pending union approval.

The contract was reviewed and approved.

The maintenance department asked the council to approve the purchase of a salt and sand spreader which would be installed on the back of the city’s one-ton pick-up. The snowplow can’t always fit through alleys and other tight areas that the pick-up can so putting a salt and sand spreader on the pickup will allow for more effective treatment of icy conditions. The purchase was approved.

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Dallas Wayne Johnson, 27, Stewartville, Minn.; 10/1/2017, Allow Open Bottle (Owner), Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

Lisa Mae Nord, 48, Stewartville, Minn.; 10/16/2017, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Ankit Pandey, 28, Eagan, Minn.; 10/29/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

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Deanne Ruth Kimball, 52, Lanesboro, Minn.; 11/26/2017, Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $25, Total Fees $37.

Ronald Joseph Zuchora-Walske, 62, Minneapolis, Minn.; 11/26/2017, Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $25, Total Fees $37.

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: Are orange signs supposed to be advisory or warning signs? Can you get a ticket for going the speed of the white sign when there is also some Troy H. orange signs Christianson posted? I’ve seen some construction zones with white and orange signs posted 55 mph and then some orange signs with 35 mph speed signs. What is the legal speed limit?

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Ryan Lee Allen, 29, Plainview, Minn.; 6/4/2017, Domestic Assault - Commit an Act With Intent to Cause Fear in Another of Immediate Bodily Harm of Death, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,400 until 11/30/2019), Total Fees $690. Local Confinement - 365 days (stay 328 days for two years). Credit for time served: 37 days. Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (11/30/2017): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Educational assessment/ program, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment - Rule 25 to be completed within 30 days, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use with the exception of prescribed medications. No possession of alcohol or drugs with the exception of prescribed medications, Do not enter bars or liquor stores - defendant can go into the Chosen Valley Lanes of Chatfield but cannot consume/possess alcohol, Submit to Chemical Testing, No assault/aggressive/threatening behavior, Mental Health Evaluation, Domestic abuse counseling/treatment - Domestic Violence Program, Cognitive skill training, Follow all state and federal criminal laws, Contact probation officer as directed, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if have contact with law enforcement, if charged with any new crime, and/or if change address, employment, or telephone number, Cooperate with the search of person, residence,

vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Sign releases of information as directed, Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives, No contact with persons associated with illegal drugs, Maintain employment, No contact with victim(s) - defendant can have contact with the victim only if the victim initiates that contact via telephone or texts - defendant is not to live with the victim or have personal contact with victim unless approved in advance by court services, Comply with firearms transfer order. 6/4/2017, Obstruct Legal Process - Interfere with Peace Officer. Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (11/30/2017): Defendant to follow all terms and conditions of as set forth Count (above).

Mark Cody Alzamora, 27, Preston, Minn.; 11/3/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Tanner Bernard Fischer, 20, Rochester, Minn.; 9/9/2017, Minor Consumption of Alcohol, Fine $100, Total Fees $220.

Amber Starrlynn Fountain, 24, Stewartville, Minn.; 9/7/2017, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. 9/7/2017, Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device, Fine $50. 9/7/2017, Driver Who is Not Owner Must Later Produce Proof of Insurance, Fine $200, Total Fees $320.

Paige Elizabeth Gartzke, 22, Hastings, Minn.; 11/13/2017, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Karen Denise House, 53, Eyota, Minn.; 7/29/2017, Dangerous Dogs Registration, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Local

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., DECEMBER 19 •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. (507) 272-3731.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.*

•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. (507) 272-3731.* •AA Closed Meeting, 12pm, Preston United Methodist Church, 212 St. Anthony St. N., lower level.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library* •Rushford AA Closed meeting, 7pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pio­neer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*

•Semcac bus to Rochester, bus picks up for shopping 9:35am, United Methodist Church, Preston; 10am Fountain State Bank. Call (800) 944- WEDS., DECEMBER 20 3874 to ride. •Spring Valley Food Shelf, 2-4pm, •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. (507) 272-3731.*

THURS., DECEMBER 21 •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, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. (507) 272-3731.* •Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info, (507) 288-6944.*

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Send an upcoming event: news@fillmorecountyjournal.com •Rushford Senior Dining, 10:30am12pm, 113 E Jessie St., Rushford. •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. (507) 272-3731.* •Red Cross Blood Drive, 1-7pm, Green Lea Senior Living, 115 N. Lyndale St, Mabel. •Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, use side door on Newburg.*

FRI., DECEMBER 22 •Chatfield NA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*

•Mabel Public Library Story Hour, 9:30-10:30am. Preschool-elementary.

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

SUN., DECEMBER 24 •Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*

MON., DECEMBER 25 •AA Crossroads Journey Group meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*

SAT., DECEMBER 23 •Spring Valley Food Shelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson.*

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â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car Garage â&#x20AC;˘ 0.43 Acres â&#x20AC;˘ Open layout â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor laundry â&#x20AC;˘ Metal roof â&#x20AC;˘ Updated kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood floors â&#x20AC;˘ Patio â&#x20AC;˘ Crown molding â&#x20AC;˘ Vinyl Siding â&#x20AC;˘ Replacement windows â&#x20AC;˘ Close to Root River Bike Trail and bus stop

LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE

CHATFIELD - Level lot (0.16 acre) ready to be built on located in an established neighborhood along a dead end street across from City Park. #4084421 $19,900 FOUNTAIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Large level lot (132â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 300â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900 FOUNTAIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8.5 acre building site with a couple acres of tillable located off the county road high on the hill overlooking the valley. #4077950 $99,000 $89,900 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 acres of woods with approximately 400â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of creek frontage and adjoins State land. Ideal for hunting, recreation or weekend getaway.

Additional land available for building site. #4076539 $49,900

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LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wooded 5 acre building site with an amazing view. Additional land available. $119,900 $109,900 LANESBORO - CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Approximately 20 acre building site located along the blacktop. Great view, adjacent to state land, trails, 5 acres tillable with balance wooded. $195,000 $165,000 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $84,900 $79,900 WYKOFF â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Farm in Jordan Township â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 124 acres located in a beautiful valley with the Root River running through the property. Approximately 45 acres could be tillable with the balance being fenced pasture. Includes hay shed. $474,900 - PRICED REDUCED - $417,000

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720 N BROADWAY SPRING VALLEY • $136,000

803 CRESTWOOD COURT SPRING VALLEY • $249,000

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344 MAIN ST N #3 CHATFIELD

Call Todd today! 507-259-5454

FOUNTAIN

Roxanne Johnson

MOVE-IN READY

408 S BROADWAY SPRING VALLEY • $49,900

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528 N BROADWAY AVE SPRING VALLEY • $84,000 Affordable 3 bedroom 2 bath home that has been updated and remodeled.

New shingles on the garage, updated windows on the house, hardwood floors, all appliances included, leaded glass windows, French Door, original woodwork and open staircase. You’ll fall in love with the 3 season front porch and large deck off the back of the house. The 2 car detached garage has a work bench that is included. Owning this property is cheaper than paying rent!

$215,000

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

$247,500

202 RIDGEVIEW LANE

LANESBORO

Spectacular views • Large ranch • Master suite w/jetted tub • Walk-in closet • Main floor laundry • Formal living room and dining room • Remodeled kitchen • 4 bath • Lower level is currently set up as a mother-in-law apartment • Completely remodeled and updated • 1/2 acre lot • Wildlife • Large deck

112 GOLD ST.

WYKOFF

4820 WINTERGREEN LANE NW ROCHESTER

SOLD!

1-level living • In-floor heat • Ideal northwest location • Sun room • Remodeled baths • Gas fireplace

ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE

FORESTVILLE STATE PARK

$59,900

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

1-level living • 2 bedrooms • Full bath • Laundry • Large living room 27583 DEEP RIVER ROAD $630,000 • Formal dining room • Updated kitchen • Enclosed porch • Updated LANESBORO electrical • Newer water heater and roof • Newer flooring and repainted • Owning is cheaper than renting!

140-acre farm • Approximately 63 acres tillable • Approximately 20 acres pasture ground • Building site with outbuildings • Woods • 1920 sq.ft. pole shed • Old barn • Ideal spot to build on

MOVING? List your property with Todd!

LIST YOUR PROPERTY WITH TODD!

Broker/Owner, GRI, CRS, ABR Cell: (507) 458-6110 roxanne@harmonytel.net MN & IA Licensed

Results

$39,900

Handy-man special • Large 2-story home • Large lot • Gutted to studs on upper level • Do the work and finish your way

MOVING?

NEW

New Office

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LISTIN

Christmas season!

PENDING

Condo • 2 bedrooms • 2 baths • Open living, Dining and 1-level living • 1-owner • Open living and dining room Kitchen • Large master with 2 w/in closets • Attached • Screened-in porch • 2 bedrooms • 2 baths • d/o • 2 car garage attached garage • New roof • 2 stroage sheds • Large quiet ING LIST $35,000 NEW 101 CEDAR ST lot • Beautiful views NEW

Wishing you and yours a very joyous

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You’ll with any of these fantastic homes!

If you are looking for affordable Affordable home - own for less than housing with no work or updates... what rent payments would be. Great this is it. Totally remodeled home property with potential for improvements with new 200 amp electrical, updated or great investment property. Newer windows, laminate and wood flooring, perm. siding, new furnace, some updated windows and sheet rock, paint & molding throughout with full basement. partially fenced yard. 4 bedrooms 2 baths, hardwood floors, All located in quiet community of Greenleafton on hard formal dining area, eat in kitchen and mud room area coming in surface road. Additional lot available - call me for information the back side door. Property priced in its “As Is” condition. on the extra lot. City sewer and water!

Great Business Opportunity as owner is retiring! Currently operating as a greenhouse and floral business which has been owner operated by 2 different families since 1954. Long term established business.

Inventory will be sold separately as it changes on a daily basis. Excellent location on busy Highway 16 & 63. For more information or to schedule a time to preview the business give me a call!

Todd Hadoff

REAL ESTATE fall in love

(507) 346-2060 Cell: (507) 951-2071 Toll-Free: (888) 835-8141

715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com

Exceptionally meticulous 4 bdrm, 2 bath walk out ranch home located in desirable location on cul-de-sac drive. You’ll fall in love with the updated kitchen w/ granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, deck and patio area made out of brick pavers. Impressive exterior with extensive landscaping and perennial garden area. Beautiful deck that overlooks the back yard. Updated paint colors, extra amenities and ready for new occupants. Just move right in and enjoy.

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

385 HILLSIDE ST. SE CHATFIELD

$40,500

Large corner lot • Close to elementary • Close to golf course • Open to builders • City Utilities

Commercial Opportunities $135,000

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

Kelsey Bergey Realtor, GRI Cell: (507) 251- 0281 kelsey@harmonytel.net MN Licensed

Select Properties

www.SEMNrealestate.com

Office 507-886-4221 • 25 W Center St Harmony, MN 55939

ACREAGE

BUILDING LOT FOR SALE

QUICK POSSESSION

ORIGINAL CHARM

1 - LEVEL LIVING

366 Main St N, Chatfield

15680 County 9, Preston

308 Main St W. Preston

106 E Prairie, Mabel

405 Hillside Drive, Preston

Easy living • Fresh paint • New flooring • 2 bed, 2 bath • 1 car attached garage • $124,900

Wonderful character • Hard surface road • 2 car garage • 30x60 shed plus barn • Fenced pasture • $114,900

Immediate possession! • Fresh paint • New floors • Updated kitchen • 3 bed, 2 bath • $95,000

Timeless treasure!

4 bed, 2 bath • Loaded with original details • Corner lot $78,900

Main floor living • 3 bed, 2 bath • 2 car garage • $75,000

SOLD

COMMERICAL OPPORTUNITIES

1046 4thS Ave LDRochester OSE,

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Find out today with your free market valuation!

HISTORIC B & B

Full-time agents Confidential & professional Ser vice 23+ Years Experience Buyer & Seller Representation

Well-established and professionally run restaurant located in the heart of downtown. Lunch & dinner menu. $179,900

120 CenterO StLE,D Harmony

314 West St., Lime Springs, IA

Park-like yard, borders country • Beautifully landscaped • Open floorplan • 30x40 ft steel shed • $110,000

MOVE-IN READY

Members of SEMN Association of Realtors, Rochester

For someone who enjoys people from around the world and guests ranging from private parties to corporate retreats. An outstanding property offering an exceptional experience. $545,000

COMMERICIAL LOCATION OFFERING

Real Estate - 2,448 sq ft main level with apartment, plus walk-up attic and full basement. Equipment included for full restaurant and bar. $115,000

COMMERCIAL/RETAIL SPACE

105 N. Oak St, Canton

Updated kitchen • Quality details • 3 bed, 2 bath • Detached garage • $69,900

WHAT’S YOUR PROPERTY WORTH?

STEP INTO A SUCCESSFUL OPERATION

Built in 1905, 2,976 sq ft space. Renovated and ready to move into.

Green space in back with on and off-street parking.

ICE CREAM SHOP & MORE

Well run seasonal business in Lanesboro, MN.

Residential • Acreages Recreational • Farm/Agricultural New Construction

Call Roxanne & Kelsey ...because every move matters!

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EMPLOYMENT Substitute and Part-time Bus Drivers needed for Semcac Transportation. Must have a Class â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;? CDL with passenger endorsement.

For more information and application go to www.semcac.org or contact Barb Thompson (507) 864-8202 or barb. thompson@semcac.org.

Application deadline is 12/31/17. EOE. h23TFN-o SPRING VALLEY LIVING has immediate openings for part-time CNAs, LPNs and RNs. All shifts available. We offer competitive wages as well as shift and weekend pay differentials. To apply, please visit our website at www.springvalleyliving.org/careers or stop in for an application. Spring Valley Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. h18,25-o SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIANS needed at Fillmore Central Schools. Application available online at www.fillmorecentral. k12.mn.us or from any school office.

Send completed application to Heath Olstad, Principal, Fillmore Central Schools, PO Box 599, Harmony, MN 55939. Fillmore Central ISD #2198 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. h11,18-o HELP WANTED: Home health care in my Rushford home. Patient is complete care, lightweight, cognitively aware.

CNA training preferred. Part-time, every other weekend, nights. $12.75/hour.

Accra Care Agency. Please call 920-3444376. h11,18,25-o DO YOU WANT A JOB serving others in your community? This position is a part-time site mangager for noon meal program in Rushford, MondayFriday, approximately 2.5-3 hours per day. Paid holidays. For more information and application, visit www.semcac.org or contact Semcac Senior Nutrition, PO Box 549, Rushford, MN 55971 or 507864-8231. Applications must be postmarked by Wednesday, December 20, 2017. EOE. h18-o

Monday, December 18, 2017

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

FULL TIME TRAVELING OPPORTUNITY Includes meal allowance, paid lodging, health/dental, 401(k) & Paid Time Off. 60-80 hours/week, $13-$15/hour starting wages. Railroad Vegetation Control. Position starts January 2018. RAW, Inc. in Cooperstown, ND. 888/700.0292 www.rawapplicators.com info@rawapplicators.com (MCAN)

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AGRICULTURAL CAREER OPENINGS! Agronomy Manager, Energy Manager, Sales Agronomist â&#x20AC;&#x201C; other openings in Management, Agronomy, Grain, Sales Management & Finance. View locations at: http://tinyurl.com/zatcbto 701/721-7247 (MCAN) NOW HIRING WELDERS, Machinist, Powder Coat. Pay based on experience.

Resumes: receptionist@rdmofmn.com or stop in and apply: 703 1st Ave SE. Dodge Center, MN 55927 (MCAN) 25 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Earn $1000 per week! Paid CDL Training! STEVENS TRANSPORT COVERS ALL COSTS! 1-877-209-1309 drive4stevens.com (NANI)

FILLMORE COUNTY DAC is seeking candidates to work with individuals with disabilities

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Job Coach Designated Coordinator Monday - Friday â&#x20AC;˘ Daytime hours Must have valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license Generous paid time oďŹ&#x20AC; Life insurance â&#x20AC;˘ Competitive Wages

Join our great team!

For inquiries and application, call 507-765-3378, or go to our website: www.fillmorecountydac.com for an application.

Are you organized? Do you have great written and verbal skills? Do you enjoy helping people?

Then this will be the perfect job for you!

The Fillmore County Journal is hiring for an advertising sales position to take over an established territory in the Rushford, Peterson, Houston, and Winona area.

This position offers great compensation opportunities, tremendous flexibility, and the ability to work from home.

Marketing experience is a plus. Past sales experience preferred.

BONUS If you are looking for an SIGN-ON opportunity to help businesses succeed with a publication that sells itself, then please send your cover letter and resume to jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com or, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965.

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-17-702 In Re: Estate of John Moore, AKA John Mark Moore, Deceased.

NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is ordered and notice is given that on January 16, 2018 at 10:15 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Preston, Minnesota, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Will date March 3, 1998, and for the appointment of Mary Moore, whose address is 323 3rd Avenue N, Onalaska, WI 54650, as personal representative of the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate in an unsupervised administration.

Any objections to the petitionmust 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 for th decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate.

Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 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 6, 2017 Matthew J. Opat Judge of District Court /s/ Mary E. Specht, Deputy CORSON LAW OFFICES Attorney Eric S. Corson MN#0350357 117 St. Paul St SW PO Box 65 Preston, MN 55965 PHONE: 507-765-2121 FAX: 507-765-2122 info@corsonlaw.com Publish 18,25

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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

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MABEL Green Lea Senior Living is Looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference

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GUNDERSEN HARMONY CARE CENTER Where old friends become reacquainted and new friendships are found!

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Position Available Day/Evening Shift

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Part-time Position Available Night Shift

FOR SALE BILLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GUN SHOP. Buy, sell, trade, and repair. We are your local MUCK BOOT dealer. Hours: 7pm-10pm M-F, Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday by appointment. 1 1/4 miles south of Carimona, 19708 Kava Rd, Preston. 507-765-2762 s10eow- o Wood pallets. All sizes and wood colors. $5 each. Call 507-251-5297. s23tfn-x Central Boiler certified Classic Edge OUTDOOR FURNACES. Exceptional performance and value. Call Today!

Theobald Heating Solutions 507-5334523. s4,11,18,25-o Springer Spaniel Puppies for sale: AKC registered, liver and white, family raised.

Females $700.00, Males $600.00. Ready to go home January 4, 2018. Please call after 5pm, 507-383-1932. s18,25-x Pianos, digital pianos, Rodgers Church Organs - New, used, sales & service. Call DEWEY KRUGER MUSIC, Northwood, Iowa, 800-933-5830, deweykrugermusic. com. s11,18-x Nothing SAYS â&#x20AC;&#x153;Happy Holidaysâ&#x20AC;? like a NEW shiny trailer! 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;X12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; V-nose ramp door $2,780.00; 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;X12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tandem V-nose ramp door $3,699.00; Dump trailers $2,989.00; Triton 2-place Enclosed sled trailers; Fuel Trailers. Free SPARE TIRE with all 14,000# Equipment/ Skidloader trailers. 515-972-4554 www.

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GUNDERSEN HARMONY CARE CENTER 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939

GUNDERSEN HARMONY CARE CENTER Where old friends become reacquainted and new friendships are found!

Full-time Evening CNA 2:15-10:30pm positions available Thinking about a career as a CertiďŹ ed Nursing Assistant (CNA)?

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Paid training and paid while you are training!

Contact: Sue Lenz, DON (507) 886-6544 Ext: 73377 or Deb Johnson, OfďŹ ce Manager, Ext: 73372

or apply online:

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GUNDERSEN HARMONY CARE CENTER 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939

FOR RENT OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507251-5297. r30tfn-x UPSTAIRS APARTMENT for rent in Peterson. No smoking, no pets.

Applicants will be screened. Call 507875-2643. r11-TFN RURAL CHATFIELD - 3+ bed, 3 bath, 3 car garage, handicap friendly, workshop, barn. References required. $1,200/ month plus utilities. Call Tim, 507-2599110. r30TFN-o

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For more information on upcoming school events please go to www.houston.k12.mn.us

Minnesota Honor Society 2017 Inductees

Congratulations to Houston High School’s ten newly inducted members of the Minnesota Honor Society!

Houston Lions Club Peace Poster and Essay Contest Participants - Teddi Boldt, Dawson Pedretti, Ari Seekamp, Izack Hargrove, Julia Carr. Not pictured: Owen Tuveson.

Lisa Myran-Schutte has earned the certification of National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA). The purpose of this certification is to recognize the recipient's high professional standards and commitment to the profession.

The requirements for CAA certification are rigorous. The NIAAA requires the applicant to exhibit credits in the categories of education, experience, and leadership. If the credits are approved, the CAA applicant’s final step is to correctly answer at least 75 of 100 multiple-choice questions covering a broad spectrum of topics relevant to secondary school athletic administration.

When asked what prompted her to apply for, test and ultimately earn the CAA certification, Lisa replied, “I wanted to become more involved in my association; since I had been taking classes, this was just the natural next step and another way to continue my life-long learning.” As the NIAAA states, “[The CAA] certainly has helped to further recognize and even to elevate the status of the professional interscholastic athletic administrator.”

Houston Public Schools thanks Lisa for her professionalism, her many contributions and achievements on the court, in the district, and in the classroom.

The Houston Preschool is so excited to receive equipment from Donors Choose! Through the Donors Choose website, teachers may post a request for a project, and then anyone may go to the website and donate money to support the project. The Preschool project was “fun with throwing and catching.”

They recently posted another project for Field Day!

Thank you to Thrivent and the Houston School District from the preschool for new jump ropes, hula hoops, skip its, and a holder to bring them to the playground! We are going to learn how to jump and get Healthy Hearts!!

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