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Legislators listen to county’s wish list By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Angie Bicknese and Brayonna Berry -- the “Bick” and “Berry” in Bick n Berry Boutique -standing at the doorstep of their new business in Chatfield alongside their family members. Left to right: Mitch and Brayonna Berry, and their children Paisley and Sadie Berry; Angie and Brian Bicknese, and their children Cora and Daxtyn Bicknese. Photo submitted By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

A fresh and exciting addition has come to Chatfield, Minn., in the form of the new Bick n Berry Boutique, which is receiving rave reviews from customers. Angie Bicknese and Brayonna Berry have teamed their creativity and seemingly endless energy to create a shopping experience that is as unique and fun as they are. The idea for a boutique came about “kind of on a whim,” says Berry. “I actually had a popup in my house way back in March and Brayonna came over,” explains Bicknese, and after her in-house boutique went so well, it got Berry thinking. A week later Berry called Bicknese and said, “What do you think about us opening a boutique in Chatfield?” To which Bicknese replied, “I think that’s a great idea!”

“From there, we started hunting around for buildings downtown,” says Bicknese and then, “it almost kind of snowballed,” adds Berry. “It has just been ideas after ideas,” states Bicknese. The two women are fortunate to have supportive husbands who love their “why not?” attitudes. When the women approached Brayonna’s husband, Mitch, and Angie’s husband, Brian, with the idea of opening a boutique “they were like, sure, let’s do it,” says Berry. In June 2016, they bought the building at 221 Main St. S. in Chatfield and began restoring the building to capture its novel charm. “We brought back the original brick and the original hardwood floors,” explains Berry. And if you cannot imagine how much work the floor was, ask them to see the huge container of screws the two personally removed from the floor before

they could get down to the original wood floors! “We almost gave up on the floors because of the work involved,” states Bicknese, but both are so glad that they didn’t, as the floors add another point of distinction and history to the building. The exterior of the building, which was last used by Todd Hadoff for his realty office and prior to that was Kelly’s place, had wood shakes above the windows. Berry and Bicknese hired a company to remove the wood shakes and sandblast the front of the building, which made a remarkable difference and added a new element to Chatfield’s Main Street. The look of the building both inside and out has changed drastically as the large original windows seem to bring the outside See BICK N BERRY Page 2 

Rep. Greg Davids and Senator Jeremy Miller visited the county board at the December 13 meeting to hear the county’s legislative priorities for 2017. County coordinator Bobbie Vickerman explained that each year the county and the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) draft a list of legislative priorities. The top priority for the county and the AMC is once again County Program Aid formula revision. The formula revision is intended to reduce year to year fluctuations and protect counties from fund-

ing losses when there are shifts in demographics. CPA funding helps counties provide mandated and essential services including public safety, human services, and transportation. Minnesota counties agree that the revised formula will provide a fairer allocation. Legislators are asked to increase the CPA total statewide by $40 million in 2017. Many rural counties have seen a serious reduction in aid over the last decade. AMC and Fillmore County support continued funding for the Border to Border Broadband Development Grant Program. Last year $35 million was funded See WISH LIST Page 12 

Wykoff seeks manhole solution By R ich Wicks rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The Wykoff City Council met on December 12 in regular session, with all members in attendance (Mitch Grabau, Rocky Vreeman, Mayor Al Williams, Deputy Clerk Becky Schmidt, Megan Lund, and Brody Mensink). The council allotted time at the beginning of the meeting for the annual “Truth in Taxation” hearing, but no citizens showed up for this, so the council went forward with the regular council meeting. Lonnie Shipton was the only person signed up to address the council. He explained that he’s behind on his water bill, and asked, “Could I set up some kind of payment deal?” He said he can pay half of the total now, and hopes to be able to pay off the balance in thirty days. Mayor Williams pointed out that what-

ever the city chooses to do, it could set a precedent for other such situations. There was discussion about getting a “hardship” statement from Shipton’s doctor. Shipton agreed to pay half on December 13, and the matter will be added to the agenda for the next council meeting to discuss how to handle the remaining balance. Shipton said he hopes to be able to pay it off at that time. Fire Chief Wade Baker asked the council to consider increasing the fire chief ’s pay from $1,000 to $2,000, and to add a paid position of $500 for assistant chief, since there are increased documentation duties. The council suggested increasing the fire chief to $1,500 and adding the assistant chief pay at $500. After discussion, Mensink said he was OK with that, as long See MANHOLE Page 7 

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in. “It was all hidden,” states Berry. While the renovation was taking place, both women continued working their employment at Mayo Clinic; Bicknese as a nurse in palliative care and Berry as a nurse in OB on a supplemental basis. The two families worked on the building whenever they could, and as the renovation starting drawing to an end, the imaginations and creativity continued flowing. “A lot of our ideas were from Pinterest or our husbands came up with a lot of them,” states Berry, then adds, “most of them were from the husbands,” giving credit where credit is due. Barn wood used in the changing rooms came from Bicknese’s father-in-law’s barn, with natural and colored boards in no particular pattern. Feed bunks, fence posts and wood pallets were used to build one of the large clothing display areas on the wall. An old drag harrow is hung on the wall, which displays necklaces and other accessories and looks cool with the original brick wall behind it. An original staircase to the building with deep grooves worn in each step from the decades of heavy traffic makes a one-of-akind display for footwear. After seeing the steps, one almost feels compelled to rub their hand across the grooves and relish the history behind them. A “slider board” which was used years ago when Sisson’s grocery store occupied the building now proudly hangs on the wall to hold items of interest. The reason behind the name is due to the fact that while unloading shipments from delivery trucks, the canned goods and other items were slid down the board in lieu of carrying the items by hand. These and many other interesting facts, re-purposed objects, and so much more can be found at Bick n Berry Boutique. And, as Berry explains their business as “family-oriented,” there is an area in the back of the building for the youngest family members. “We did a kids area because they have been up here from day one,” adding, “they helped us” when the family was there working. Bicknese has three children: Trevin, 13, Cora, 7, and Daxtyn, 4. Berry has two daughters, Paisley, 5, and Sadie, 2. Opening on November 12, 2016, Berry and Bicknese could only hope for the best; what they got was better. “That day everything was full and by the end of the day everything in here was on one rack that’s how much sold out,” states Berry. “The line to check out was to the front door,” says Berry, but people were happy to wait and support their new business plus take some fantastic pieces of clothing, shoes, or accessories home with them. “We actually ran out of bags the day we opened,” says Bicknese, due to so many sales. “We actually couldn’t even open up that fol-

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lowing weekend when we thought we would because we had sold out of so much that first weekend,” states Bicknese. Their first weekend open was “way beyond our expectations,” notes Berry. Bicknese and Berry enjoy seeing local residents who come in and marvel at the improvement in the building. They have “the younger generation coming in and excited about the clothes and that it’s in Chatfield, but we also have the older generation coming in and just appreciating that the building has been restored,” says Bicknese. In many cases, just walking in the door brings back memories to many people and they in turn share those memories with the owners. Also, “the historical society has just been awesome sending us little tidbits here and there,” comments Bicknese. Bick n Berry Boutique offers stylish clothing for women of all ages with sizes ranging from XS to 3X, with inventory rotating continuously. Jewelry, footwear, bags, and accessories to complete your outfit can be found throughout the store. Sugar scrubs, lotion bars, soaps and lip balms by Ballerina Botanicals out of Rochester, Minn., are on the shelves and

make great gifts for that hard to buy for woman. Bicknese and Berry are so grateful for everyone’s support in making their dream into a reality; foremost being their families, but also “our community, the surrounding communities, even people coming from Rochester, Kasson, Byron they have all been so supportive,” says Bicknese. “It truly shows how much pride small towns have when they are so supportive - even if it’s not in their own hometown,” states Berry. One last big thank you goes out to Dave Dudek, their business neighbor at Dave’s Barber Shop, who allows all of their packages to be delivered to his shop, as he knows Bicknese and Berry cannot always be there to accept packages but yet depend on their delivery to re-stock inventory. Business hours at Bick n Berry Boutique are Thursday, 1-6 p.m.; Friday, 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through the holidays, at which time the owners will reevaluate business hours. The business website, bicknberry.com will be up and running soon and will offer online sales. For more information visit facebook.com/bicknberry.

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“We work as a team, which offers our clients service they can count on.” The GRI designation indicates to the public that the designation holders are members of the National Association of REALTORS® who have obtained a professional educational foundation on which to base their services. Kelsey obtained her real estate license in 2011, joining Roxanne Johnson, Broker of RE/MAX Select Properties as a team member. Kelsey graduated from Fillmore Central in 2009 and has a Bachelor of Business Administration. Kelsey & her husband, Josh, grew up on farms. Josh is currently farming with his father on the family farm. With this achievement, Kelsey Bergey has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional service by securing a strong educational foundation of knowledge and skills to better navigate the real estate market and serve prospective clients and customers. Kelsey & Roxanne operate a RE/MAX franchise office at 25 West Center Street in Harmony, serving all of Southeast Minnesota and Northeast Iowa. Website: www.SeMNrealesate.com

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Fake news legitimizes real news By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com Last week, we published a commentary by Lee Hamilton titled “Fake news is a danger to democracy”. Quoting Hamilton: “Our representative d e m o c r a c y Jason Sethre depends on ordinary people making sound judgments about politicians and policy. This is hard to do at the best of times. Issues are complex. Being able to sort out what matters and what’s a diversion takes knowledge and judgment. Being a full citizen in a representative democracy depends on accurate information — and the ability to discern what’s reliable and what’s not. To fold into that mix deliberately false news makes the citizen’s task much more difficult — maybe even impossible. Yet astoundingly, that’s where we find ourselves now.” Fake news... real guns The fake news phenomenon feeds the beast of extremism. As a matter of fact, I feel as though I see more extremism or at least extremist views supported and shared on Facebook than ever before. It’s almost as

if Facebook has been hijacked by an extremism convoy. I hope that Mark Zuckerberg realizes he’s running one of those extremist blog websites that is plagued with credibility issues. He should really consider purchasing the domain name www.fakebook.com. A December 5, 2016, New York Times article titled “In Washington Pizzeria Attack, Fake News Brought Real Guns”, demonstrated the threat of inaccurate information consumed by those who want to believe the “news” they consume. “Edgar M. Welch, a 28-yearold father of two from Salisbury, N.C., recently read online that Comet Ping Pong, a pizza restaurant in northwest Washington, was harboring young children as sex slaves as part of a child-abuse ring led by Hillary Clinton,” reported Cecila Kang and Adam Goldman of the New York Times. After reading and believing this fake news story, Edgar M. Welch showed up at the pizza restaurant to threaten workers with an assault-like AR-15 rifle. “Debunking false news articles can sometimes stoke the outrage of the believers, leading fake news purveyors to feed that appetite with more misinformation. Efforts by social media companies to control the spread of these stories

are limited, and shutting one online discussion thread down simply pushes the fake news creators to move to another space online,” shared the New York Times article. Fake news. Real guns. Print vs. Online The issues revolving around fake news actually legitimizes one of the most significant differences between print media and the online world -- accountability. With the Internet, there is little accountability. If a story is posted online, it can be deleted just as quickly as it was posted. Authors of online-only content are often also more likely to throw a skunk on the table with little to back it up -- usually driven by a personal agenda but misrepresented as objective journalism. But, when it is in print, there is permanence. If there is any incorrect information printed, readers notice and request a correction in the next available print edition. And, a printed publication may be retained for future reflection -- no delete button. Printing off an online article as a keepsake just isn’t the same as the real deal in print. Anything online is here and gone in a moment. And, good luck connecting with the source of an inaccurate online post. Many operate with anonymity. The bottom line is that there is little accountability with anything posted on the Internet. And, meanwhile, print media is held to a higher standard, which I consider to be a good thing.

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Letter about Stan Gudmundson commentary... To the Editor, Holy Lucifer! I read Col. Stan Gudmundson’s column in your December 12 issue. I thought for sure he was writing about Dante’s Inferno. Upon rereading, it became clear that maybe he was scape goating atheists for his own confusion on his own immortatlity. We all know we will die sooner or later, but the real question is how have we dealt with our lives before death. There is a wonderful saying that some times we miss, “Love is God and God is Love.” It really does not matter what your faith or belief is. If you are capable of love you will die in peace. Jack Bratrud Preston, MN

Government this week • Monday, December 19, Rushford-Peterson School Board, Rushford Biology Room, 5:30 p.m. • Tuesday, December 19, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Monday, December 19, Kingsland School Board, District Conference Room, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, December 19, Chatfield School Board, High School Media Center, 7 p.m. • Tuesday, December 20, Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Tuesday, December 20, Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m. • Tuesday, December 20, Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 7 p.m. • Tuesday, December 20, Rushford Village City Council, Community Center, 7 p.m. • Thursday, December 22, Lanesboro School Board, 7 p.m. • Thursday, December 22, Planning & Zoning Commission, Commissioners’ Board Room, 7 p.m. Schedule subject to change.

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Letter about Voting freedoms of Minnesota... To the Editor, I’m glad I live in Minnesota. I have only been here a little over two years. But it feels like I moved back to America after living in Wisconsin. I decided to look into the voting laws here recently and want to share. I love all the new freedoms after living in a state that is controlled by restrictive voter laws put in place by corrupt politicians that pick the voters instead of the voters picking their representatives. This is what I found: • A U.S. citizen • At least 18 years old on Election Day • A resident of Minnesota for 20 days • Finished with all parts of any felony sentence • Also, we get no-excuse absentee ballots so you can vote early by in-person absentee ballot. • Minnesota voters are not required to provide identification in order to receive a ballot. • Your ballot will count even if you do not vote on every race or ballot question. • If you make a mistake, you have a right to ask for a replacement ballot. • You don’t have to vote a party ticket, you just have to read the instructions on the ballot and choose. • You have a right to take time off work to vote without losing your pay, personal leave, or vacation time. • And, we have the option of changing our government every two years. Jen Petrillo Lanesboro, MN

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C ommentary Fairness and integrity are essential in the election process This formula weighs votes in less populous states more than those in higher population states. Our representative democracy should give equal weight to a vote cast regardless of the state in which an individual resides. U.S. Rep. Steven Cohen (D-TN) argues for the “direct” election of our president. “The Electoral College is an antiquated system that was established to prevent citizens from directly electing our nation’s president.” In the commentary I submitted immediately after the 2016 election I wrote, “The people have spoken.” The truth is the people cast nearly three million more votes for the loser. I should have written that the people in the individual states have decided how their electors should cast their ballots. This is the fifth time in history that the winner of a presidential election did not win the popular vote. My concern is the lack of

By Karen Reisner As I take a look back at the 2016 election, two issues should be examined to assure future free and fair elections. First, we should have a constructive and Karen Reisner bipartisan discussion about the benefits of the Electoral College. We are in a time of instant information and communication. When our forefathers drafted the Constitution, it was a time of very limited communication. They determined each state should appoint electors equal to the number of its Senators and Representatives to elect the president. Later Washington D.C. was given three electoral votes. A total of 538 electoral votes are now available. At least 270 are needed to win.

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Why do we dream? By Yasmin Scrabeck What is your first reaction when you hear “dream?” Is it a brief reminder of what you hope to accomplish? Perhaps it is instead a strange sense of nostalgia and desire to finish the interacYasmin tive movie Scrabeck that played on your brain last night. For me, whenever I hear the word “dream,” I think of the amazing superpowers I received in my own dream the other night. Moving things with your mind

is awesome! Whatever dreams may mean to you, they do have a large influence on society. They have the power to fuel and motivate humans or terrorize and make a person full of doubt. It makes you stop and ask: why do we dream? There are many different theories as to why a human dreams. One of these theories was presented by Sigmund Freud himself. Freud spent his life studying the unconscious mind of human beings. One of his core beliefs was that the unconscious mind sought out to protect itself by suppressing painful or disturbing thoughts and memories. Due to this suppression, once the conscious brain is asleep, we

Canton Santa Day says THANK YOU We would like to say a BIG “Thank You” to all who generously donated, attended and contributed in any way to Canton Santa Day & Lighted Parade 2016. Special thanks to Santa & Mrs. Claus for stopping for a visit, Nathan Dawley for the wagon rides, Marc Prestby for announcing Santa Day and the Lighted Parade, First Southeast Bank for sponsoring the photos, the parade entrants, Mabel Busy Bees 4-H for the sidewalk hot chocolate, for all that donated and came to the Town Hall potluck. Last, but certainly not least, to all the elves who worked hard to make a day in Canton for all to remember - from wrapping and baking to photos to float decorating and painting and all the good stuff in between. Everyone’s hard work and efforts are greatly appreciated. Wishing you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Thank you again to: • Audrey Snyder • Auto By Owners • Bonnie Fossum • Canton American Legion • Carole Hanson • City of Canton • Countryside Auto • Davis Construction • First Southeast Bank of Canton • George & Sabine Hafner • Harmony Foods • Kingsley Mercantile • Kleppe Logging

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equality in the weight of the individual vote cast. California has 55 electoral votes, or one vote per 711,724 people. Wyoming has three electoral votes, or one vote per 195,369 people. Texas has 38 electoral votes, or one vote per 548,959 people. Vermont has three electoral votes, or one vote per 208,680 people. These examples are among the most and least populous states. A vote in Vermont or Wyoming has a value of roughly three times a vote in Texas or California. Also, votes cast in American territories have no weight in the Electoral College. They have no voice. It will take a constitutional amendment to give the vote directly to the people. This will be a hard road to hoe. There needs to be two-thirds approval in both houses and then, there needs to be ratification by 38 of 50 states. I believe a direct election would increase participation

especially in those states where there is a clear majority for either party. Voters will have reason to believe their vote may make a difference. Candidates may have to appeal to a broader spectrum of voters. Free and “fair” elections are the core of our democratic process. With the abolishment of the Electoral College, the fairness of our elections would potentially be improved. The second issue resulting out of the recent election is the probable interference by a foreign power; namely Russia. A bipartisan group of Senators has called for a probe into the role of Russia in the 2016 election. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said, “This simply cannot be a partisan issue.” He expressed his “highest confidence in the intelligence community and especially the Central Intelligence Agency.” Manipulation of the election or the attempt to undermine the

integrity of the election by a foreign power is dangerous and a threat to our system. At the very least it diminishes confidence in the result. Mr. Trump maintained, “I don’t believe it,” referring to reports of Russia being responsible for the hacking. He has called the reports “ridiculous.” He has also indicated that he doesn’t believe all the intel he has received in his intelligence briefings. The Senate investigation may be able to determine the Russian motive for the hacking and the dissemination of this information in the weeks leading up to the election. Were they only trying to affect trust in the election process or were they actively trying to defeat Hillary Clinton? This is serious and needs to be addressed. Hacking and cyber espionage are and will continue to be a threat to American security. It should be America first, way before any party affiliation, when it comes to the integrity of this essential democratic process.

are left with the internal stimuli that are emotions and fears that wish to be heard. Other people believe in a harder scientific reason for dreams. J. Allan Hobson was certain that dreams were the brain’s attempt to make sense of random firings of neurons. While Freud stated that dreams were mysterious, unconscious forces to be interpreted, Hobson suggested a more simple solution. If a person is running from something in a dream, isn’t it fair to say she or he is running from something in waking life? It’s an interesting thought. There really is no solid answer as to why we dream. Many theories overlap each other, and some seem to bark up an entirely different tree. It could be a way to organize information in the brain, solve waking problems, cope with trauma,

or even just be attributed to random impulses. In history, there are even those who took dream interpretation to predict the future or illness in the body. Despite these conflicting theories, scientists do agree on one thing: dreaming is a form of thinking during sleep. Isn’t that a crazy thought? Even when humans aren’t actively thinking, we’re still going through many thought processes. Our brains are so powerful that they can recharge themselves while also offering entertainment. It’s amazing! Think about that the next time you wake up from a crazy dream with unicorns battling earthworms. While some people spend months writing a movie plot, you just got a free demo version. You’re one lucky ducky. Perhaps there is no real physiological or physical reason for

dreaming. Maybe we just need a little entertainment that reality can’t offer us. I know I enjoy my superhero time. Dream worlds allow one to do extraordinary things if we know how to manipulate the situation. There may not be a known reason, but dreams are a part of life. Now is a great time to start learning more about dreams. After all, we spend about a third of our life sleeping. Good night, everyone, and keep dreaming. Turner, Rebecca. “Why do We Dream: Modern Theories of Dreaming.” World of Lucid Dreaming. http://www.world-oflucid-dreaming.com/why-do-wedream.html Yasmin Scrabeck is a student at Mabel-Canton High School. She is one of eight area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its eighteenth year.

Cherry Grove United Methodist Church to host Blue Christmas service Cherry Grove United Methodist Church will host a Blue Christmas service at 7 p.m. on December 21 for anyone in the area who may be feeling “blue” this Christmas. Christmas is considered to be a joyful time, but there are persons for whom the holidays are not entirely joyful; persons who are lonely, grieving, separated from family and friends or carrying burdens of sadness, anger, pain or fear. This service offers a way to claim those feelings and still know the compassionate love of God. The term “Blue Christmas” reflects the sadness of the song popularized by Elvis Presley. Some congregations call it a “Longest

Night” service because it occurs on the winter solstice, with the year’s least amount of daylight. It is a service for people who may not be in the mood for the cultural message that “everything is shiny and happy for Christmas.” It revives the historic meaning of the season of Advent leading up to Christmas. This season focuses on the longing for the coming of the kingdom of God begun by the birth of Jesus but still awaiting a future fulfillment. This special service of scripture, music, candlelight and prayer acknowledges that, in the midst of our varied thoughts and emotions, God offers us hope and healing. Whether someone is

grieving for a loved one, recovering from a trauma, carrying a burden, or feeling stressed and anxious, they are welcome to attend. The Blue Christmas Service is open to everyone and the goal is not to provide neat answers for why suffering occurs, but to remind us of what is ultimately the message of Christmas - that the light of Christ shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot overcome it. Cherry Grove United Methodist Church is located at 18183 160th Street, in the small community of Cherry Grove, rural Spring Valley, Minn. Cherry Grove Church is handicap accessible.

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Dear Santa, I would like a remote control tractor for Christmas. Thanks! Cowan Keim Age 9

Dear Santa, Can I have a big truck & an remote control demo truck. Love, Carter Keim Age 6

Letter to Santa

Dear Santa, My name is Prince Dunbar and I'm 4 years old. This year for Christmas I would like Paw Patrol toys, a new tablet and some new clothes. Thank you Love, Prince Dunbar Age 4

Dear Santa, My name is Genesis Harris and i have been very good this year.. For Christmas I would like an ABC book, Peppa the Pig toys and some new clothes. Thank you! Love, Gen Harris Age 2

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Dear Santa, My name is Destiny Dunbar. This year for Christmas I would like a new puppy, new hair stuff and an iPhone. Thank you! Love, Destiny Dunbar Age 8

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Santa, I've been a good girl all year long and I would like a new baby doll, song books and big block Legos so I can play with my sister.. Thank you! Love, Emme Heusinkveld Age 1

Dear Santa, I want a big huge black semi truck, a combine and grain cart and all the farm toys and the trains on my list. Thank you Santa! Love, Corbin Keim Age 3

Letter to Santa

Dear Santa, I want a hotrod track for christmas and remember i eat worms. I want a pair of shoes for christmas. Love, Eddie Gorczynski

Letter to Santa

Dear Santa, My elf is being naughty but I am being nice. I want a tow truck and a watch for Christmas. I want a watch to tell the time and a tow truck just because I want one. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Raive Ristau Age 4 Lanesboro, MN

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Dear Santa, I've been a very good girl this year. I hope you're doing fine. I would really like an Easy-Bake Oven, a tire swing, a triangle instrument and a music mat. And some cat toys for our new kitty, Sally. We'll leave milk and cookies for you, and carrots for your reindeer. Love, Caitlin Bauer 7 years old Rushford, MN

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Dear Santa, This year for Christmas I would like Under Armor clothes, Nike shoes and a Minnesota Vikings blanket. Thank you. Love, Olivea Heusinkveld Age 9

Letter to Santa

Dear Santa, Mom says you are bringing me safety locks for all the cupboards in the house because I get into everything. If you bring me those, can you bring me pots, pans, bowls, cups and spoons for me to throw around the kitchen floor and make lots of noise with? Thanks! Love, Calvin Keim age 9 months

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as it comes from funds already budgeted to the Fire Department, so there would be no additional cost. The council voted to OK this plan. Mark Arndt stated that regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant, “Everything’s going great,” and he said the plant met specifications for the third month in a row. In Old Business, the council discussed a “junk ordinance” situation in the city. Mayor Williams said, “I think he’s working on it,” and he noted that good progress had been made on the clean-up. Mensink asked, “If everything’s done and he’s in compliance with the ordinance, great. If not, then I guess I don’t understand why we send out these letters. We say please take care of this situation in ten days, and if it’s not taken care of

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reduce the levy,” and that this would mean the city would not have the revenues to meet the budgetary needs for the coming year. The second homeowner then asked a similar question, stating, “I can’t imagine why mine would go up…I haven’t been doing anything on my house.” She also said the large maple tree that was removed (due to the street project) will decrease her home’s value. Council members said she’ll be notified in the spring when replacement trees are available, and she’ll get a choice of what type of tree to plant. Mayor Struzyk pointed out that anyone who disputes their home’s valuation should address that in April, at the Board of Review. The council then opened the regular meeting. Deb Zimmer shared a “cheat sheet” which highlighted a few changes to the 2017 budget. One item that was discussed was the squad car and snow plow purchases planned. It was explained that since the squad car is at 100,000 miles, it will probably start needing a fair amount of maintenance if not replaced. The snow plow is 35 to 40 years old, and replacement parts are no longer available. Todd Jones asked if the state might have used plows for sale, but Mayor Struzyk said he’d already looked into that, and the problem is that used snow plows generally have a great deal of rust problems, due to the salt they carry. So he said it’s better to buy a new plow. The council unanimously approved Resolution 201635, certifying the property tax levy and final 2017 budget. The council considered Resolution 2016-36, adjusting the payscale. The increase included in the resolution is 2.5%. Zimmer shared that for employees on insurance, the insurance cost is going up about 25% to 28%. The council OK’d the resolution as submitted. Zimmer brought up a proposal to increase the “call rates” for the ambulance crew. She said, “When we did the call rate for the ambulance, we went to a flat $2.50 an hour. The problem is still going to be holidays. Some holidays are a little more difficult to cover. I’d suggest $5 an hour for those holidays, and then $4 an hour for the others.” She explained that it tends to be the same crew members working holidays, and the toughest holidays to fill include Christmas, Thanksgiving and Independence Day. The council agreed to the proposal. Zimmer informed the council that the next Fire Board meeting will be January 11 at 7 p.m. The council will meet briefly during the last week of December just to approve payment of bills. The next regular meeting will be Monday, January 9 at 6 p.m.

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The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. She attended Harmony High School and graduated in 1948. On January 29, 1950, she married Dwaine Kiehne at St. M a t t he w ’s Lutheran Church in Granger. Dwaine and Beverly moved from Beverly Mae Granger to Kiehne their dairy farm near Chatfield in 1957. Much of their lives were spent as purebred dairy farmers. When their herd was sold, they moved into town, where she lived until her death. Beverly, a nature lover and lifelong artist, created wonderfully realistic rural scenes using oil, watercolor, pen and ink. For many years, she displayed her work at Minnesota art fairs and received many awards. She was also a member of the Chatfield Art Group. Her love of gardening, along with her artistic skills, enabled her to create beautiful floral beds and bouquets. Additionally she wrote poetry and her poems were published in a book entitled New Millennium Poets. She and her husband enjoyed collecting and refurbishing antiques together. Beverly and Dwaine raised a family of six children, all of whom survive her: Debra (Ivan) Pavlina, Saratoga, Calif.; Mary Lou (Robert) Murphy, Cupertino, Calif.; Robert (Ruth) Kiehne, Elk Grove, Calif.; Becky (Larry) Rabe, Chatfield, Minn.; Brad (Jaki) Kiehne, Lake Crystal, Minn.; James (Kari) Kiehne, Rochester, Minn. Additionally, she enjoyed her 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She taught many of them how to draw and paint. She was proud of their artistic creations and accomplishments. Preceding Beverly in death were her parents, her husband, Dwaine Kiehne; her brothers, Kenneth and Roger (stillborn) Vehrenkamp; and one granddaughter, Mariah Lynne Kiehne. The funeral service took place 11 a.m., Friday December 16, 2016 at the Chatfield Lutheran Church in Chatfield, with Pastor Mark Docken officiating. The visitation was held on Friday at church one hour to the service. The committal service followed at 2:15 p.m. on Friday at St. Matthew’s Cemetery in Granger, Minn. Memorials are preferred to Chatfield Lutheran Church. Riley Funeral Home in

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

Wykoff United Methodist Church.…….......………Sundays - 8 :30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 202-2275

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Beverly Mae Kiehne Beverly Mae Kiehne was born November 3, 1931 near Bristol Township to William and Bertha (Klomps) Vehrenkamp. Beverly passed away Monday, December 12, 2016 in Rochester.

Chatfield assisted the family with arrangements. To share a condolence with the family please visit www.rileyfuneralhomes.com. Arden Paul Pederson Arden Paul Pederson, 90, a longtime member of the Whalan community, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016 in Preston. Arden was born January 13, 1926 in Arendahl To w n s h i p , Minn., to Arden Peter and Pederson Cordella (Bradley) Pederson. At the age of five, he moved to his present farm with his parents. He attending the Lodahl School, in rural Lanesboro, until the eighth grade. From 1953-1955 he served in the United States Army in Hawaii. He returned to his home outside Whalan to work on the family farm with his parents. He was a lifetime member of the Whalan Lutheran Church and served as treasurer, Sunday school teacher, and Sunday school superintendent for many years. He was also a proud member of the Whalan American Legion Post 637. He enjoyed being part of the Whalan community and was the Grand Marshal of the Whalan Stand Still Parade in 2012. Arden enjoyed going to noon lunch with the guys at the Peterson Cafe. He liked reading and looking at farm equipment. Arden is lovingly remembered by many second cousins and wonderful neighbors and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, uncles, aunts, and cousins. A funeral service was held for Arden at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 17, 2016 at the Whalan Lutheran Church, with Rev. Patricia Hinkie officiating. A committal service with Military Honors accorded by the Lanesboro American Legion Post 40 and Whalan American Legion Post 637 followed at the Whalan Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to Whalan Lutheran Church or the Whalan Cemetery. Visitation took place at the church on Saturday one hour prior to the service. Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro assisted the family with arrangements. To share condolences with the family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com.

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Fillmore County Sports By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com Sports and injuries are synonymous with one another. Players get hurt. It is The Trende an unforReport tunate part of the game. Again, a key R-P athlete has been befallen by injury. Where the Paul Trende Tr o j a n s ’ girls’ game with Mabel-Canton would’ve went had Mikayla Crawford not hurt her ankle, is unknown. Where it went once she was out, is known. The Cougars pounced on at an opportunity and pulled an (asterisked) upset, doing something they haven’t in a long time. R-P’s third-year stand-out point guard, their second leading scorer, went down early in the first half. The Trojans were up a couple buckets. By halftime, M-C led by as many (30-26). The Cougars controlled the second half. Early in the stanza, they scored on four consecutive possessions, including hitting their first two triples of the game. The 10-0 run put the lead into double digits at 40-28. Pressed by being down, without a key on-court general and leader, R-P couldn’t rally. Spurred by being up, with on-court leaders and team chemistry, M-C was able to roll. They converged defensively on Trojan leading scorer Brianna Koop. The Cougars shot very well. A “no-no-no, yes!” three-pointer by 8th grader Kenidi McCabe

with just over 3-left put M-C up 54-40. A Lexi Thorson three a possession later made it academic (57-42). After going 0-for-5 from distance in the first half, M-C went 5-for-7 in the second. A 61-43 Cougar win was a stunning turn of events. Seniors Coranda Vickerman (23 pts, 10-14 FGs, 13 rebs, 3 assists, 3 stls) and Courtney Graves (15 pts, 10 rebs) each posted double-doubles. Payton Danielson (10 pts, eight in second half, 4 rebs, 4 assist, 3 stls) and Thorson (8 pts) helped out. The Trojans were led by Koop (16 pts, 9 rebs, 6 stls) and Savannah Skalet (16 pts, 4 stls). M-C hit 13 of 21 field goals in the second. They were 25 of 50 for the game (50%). R-P was 14 of 58 (25.1%). It’s M-C’s first win over R-P since a sub-section semifinal victory in 2004. Cougar coach Adam Wilder was himself in high school. The Trojans had won 15 in a row over M-C, average margin of victory 23.8. The Trojans join La Crescent and Spring Grove as teams the Wilder/Vickerman Cougars have ended long program losing streaks against the past two seasons. M-C is 0-1, 2-1. R-P is 2-1, 3-2.

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It was quite a half, quite a game for the Mabel-Canton junior. With the team’s leading scorer through two games, Drew Wyffels, nursing an injured left wrist (and he’s left-handed), teammate Brenden Kerns was given a greenlight to score. And score he did versus Houston. Kerns topped his career-high of 18 by halftime, scoring 21, helping M-C to a 31-15 lead. Hous-

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ton went with a younger lineup in the second stanza (three sophomores with two seniors). They got as close as seven (5447) with around 5-minutes to play. But the Cougars were too much. M-C downed Houston 63-51. Kerns finished with a career-high 32 points (10-17 FTs, 4-7 three’s, 9-19 FGs) and 8 rebounds. With a couple more made gimmee’s and a couple more made free throws, he could’ve gotten 40. Wyffels (9 pts, 6 assists, 6 stls) and Blake Henry (9 pts, 10 rebs) helped out. Five Cougars had eight or more boards, helping them win the glass 51-42. Wesley Johnson (16 pts, 4 stls), Micah Johnson (10 pts, 8 rebs > all in second half ), and James Hongerholt (8 pts, 11 rebs) paced the Hurricanes.

was Kingsland’s first loss (2-1, 3-1). Houston’s Alyssa Rostad tied a career-high (23) though the ‘Canes fell to Schaeffer.

Boys Basketball (12/6-12/10)

Southland 71, Kingsland 70 (K: Z. Buchholtz 25 pts (9-13 FTs), 7 rebs, 3 stls; Z. Bubany 22 pts (7-7 FTs); Ian Meisner 10 pts; Jordan Beck 7 pts, 9 rebs. Knights are 0-1, 0-1) L-A 43, FC 34 (FC: Logan Corson 9 pts (6-6 FTs), 3 stls)

Chatfield 58, PEM 72 (C: Parker Fossum 15 pts, 6 rebs, 3 stls; Alex Hompe 13 pts; Dillon Bance 13 pts (6-6 FTs), 5 rebs) Caledonia 65, R-P 31 (R-P: Dawson Dahl 7 pts, 7 rebs. R-P is 0-1, 0-1) GM 38, FC 58 (FC: R. Means 19 pts, 8 rebs, 5 stls; S. Peters 19 pts, 3 stls; Delton Sauer 8 pts, 8 rebs. Falcons are 0-1, 1-1) Lake City 53, Chatfield 71 (C: A. Hompe 15 pts (7-10 See SPORTS Page 11 

Falcon Girls a 3-0 Week

Week one of scheduling for Fillmore Central’s girls and new coach Levi Olstad was unforgiving. Match-ups with powers Caledonia and Rushford-Peterson (two losses). Week two of scheduling was confidenceinspiring. The Falcons overmatched a trio of teams for a 3-0 week. Schaeffer Academy fell 61-23 for Olstad’s first varsity win. Sophomore Paige Donlinger had 11 points (4-5 FGs) in less than eleven minutes. Kenzie Broadwater (9 pts, 6 stls), Tayah Barnes (8 pts, 7 rebs, 3 stls), Paige Bennett (8 pts), and Katie Gatzke (8 pts) made it a balanced-attack. Ten total Falcons scored. League foe Lewiston-Altura fell 55-47. Barnes had a career-high 21 points (5-7 three’s, 4-4 FTs). Kendyl Bennett (13 pts, 8 rebs), P-Bennett (9 pts, 5 rebs), and Broadwater (5 pts, 7 assists, 5 stls) helped. Finally, G-E was overpowered 69-18. FC was again balanced; 12 girls scored. Broadwater (10 pts, 6 assists, 5 stls) and Donlinger (9 pts) led the way. The Bennetts and Gatzke added eight each. FC is now 1-2, 3-2.

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FCLMC senior Treyten Chiglo won 113-pounds at the La Crosse Logan Invite. LARP’s Justin Mueller and Xavier Riser each went 3-0 at the Byron Duals, Mueller beating D-E’s Class A 6th-ranked Marcus Otomo 5-2. Haley Polin hit three free throws late to nudge Lanesboro past L-O 32-28. Riley Means had a career-high (19) and Sam Peters tied his best effort (19) as FC’s boys beat GM. Kingsland’s Zach attack each had big nights, Buchholtz 25, Bubany 22, but the Knights missed a free throw late and gave up a game-winning buzzer-beating lay-up to fall 71-70 to Southland. Kingsland’s girls had a big early season match-up with D-E. The Knights led by as many as 14 in the first half, but saw D-E hit 24 of 32 FTs in a 71-60 Eagle victory. It

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FGs); P. Fossum 12 pts, 6 rebs. An 18-7 late second half Tiger run turned a 50-47 lead into a 68-51 advantage. Gophers are 0-1, 0-2) SA 60, M-C 53 (M-C: D. Wyffels 15 pts, 9 rebs, 9 assists; B. Kerns 13 pts) L-O 58, Houston 69 (H: J. Hongerholt 17 pts (6-9 FGs, 4-5 FTs), 8 rebs; W. Johnson 15 pts (7-7 FTs), 5 rebs, 8 assists, 3 stls; M. Johnson 15 pts (6-9 FGs), 6 pts. Houston FTs: 18-26. Hurricanes are 1-1, 1-1) M-C 48, Lansing-Kee 46 (M-C: D. Wyffels 18 pts, 7 rebs, 6 assists, 4 stls; B. Kerns 12 pts. Cougars led by 13 at halftime, hung on despite making 13 of 35 FTs. Cougars are 2-2, 3-2)

Girls Basketball (12/5-12/9)

Kingsland 55, Southland 40 (K: Courtney Schmidt 12 pts, 4 assists; Lauren Buchholtz 8 pts, 8 rebs, 3 assists, 3 stls) M-C 52, L-O 39 (M-C: C. Vickerman 16 pts, 6 rebs, 4 assists, 3 stls; C. Graves 16 pts, 7 rebs; P. Danielson 14 pts, 6 rebs) Lanesboro 31, GM 42 (L: H. Polin 19 pts, 7 rebs) R-P 51, Caledonia 78 (R-P: B. Koop 19 pts (7-10 FTs), 9

rebs, 5 stls; S. Skalet 11 pts, 5 assists; Nicole Blagsvedt 10 pts; Mikayla Crawford 6 pts, 6 assists, 4 stls, 3 blks) Chatfield 28, PEM 64 (C: Macy Pederson 7 pts) Chatfield 31, Lake City 65 (C: Mariah Bell 7 pts, 7 rebs. Gophers are 0-3, 0-5) Houston 48, SA 58 (H: A. Rostad 23 pts (7-8 FTs), 10 rebs; Jessica Kitching 13 pts, 8 rebs, 5 stls. ‘Canes are 0-1, 0-2) Lanesboro 32, L-O 28 (L: H. Polin 10 pts, 11 rebs. Burros are 1-1, 2-4) D-E 71, Kingsland 60 (K: C. Schmidt 15 pts; Kailey Link 13 pts, 9 rebs, 3 stls; L. Buchholtz 11 pts, 6 rebs. Eagles hit 24 of 32 FTs to Knights’ 14 of 22)

Wrestling (12/8-12/10)

Chatfield 31, W-K 39 (Falcons took five of final six weights, turning a 25-12 deficit into a 39-31 win. Chase Ketterhagen (126), Nathan Goldsmith (145), Jake Mandt (152), & Carter Fishbaugher (195) had pins, Cael Bartels (120) an 11-2 MD, and Seth Goetzinger (106) a 9-7 D for the Gophers. They are 0-1, 1-3) La Crosse Logan Invite (FCLMC took 6th of 10. All six Wolves to compete placed.

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T. Chiglo (2-0 > pin, 12-2 MD) won 113. Cale Anderson (106 > pin, pinned), Walker Ward (220 > pin, won 5-1 D, lost 2-1 D), and Jacob Thomas (285 > pin, pin, pinned) each took second. Caden Anderson (120; 2-1) took third) Byron Duals (LARP took third of four, going 1-2 in a highly competitive meet. X. Riser and J. Mueller each went 3-0) > LARP 33, Byron 46 (S-Eagles trailed 28-27 heading to 182, but lost three of final four weights. Gable Speltz (113), Dominick Jenkins (138), J. Mueller (160), McCoy Tekautz (17), and Cody Rain (220) had pins, X. Riser (126) a 5-2 D); LARP 27, #11 in Class A D-E 40 (S-Eagles led 21-19 after 160, but won just one match, a forfeit at 285, over the final five weights. Sam Schwendinger (120), X. Riser (126), & Ethan Sense (145) won by pin, J. Mueller (160) a 5-2 D. #1 in Class AA at 152 M. Tekautz fell to #3 in Class A at 182 Keaton Schaefer by pin at 170); LARP 39, Eden Prarie 39 (LARP got win via criteria. X. Riser (126), D. Jenkins (138), E. Sense (145), J. Mueller (160), M. Tekautz (170), and C. Rain (220) had pins, Reece Riebel a 2-0 D. Screamin’ Eagles are 1-0, 3-2)

By Hannah Wingert At the Mabel City Council meeting on December 14, Jeff Engen asked the council members for some clarification on a recent policy change concerning utility bills. At their October meeting, the council decided to drop the $200 deposit for new utility customers and make landlords responsible for collecting utility payments from their renters. Unpaid utility bills will be assessed on property taxes. The new policy goes into effect on January 1, 2017 and does not affect current renters. Engen stated his preference to stick with the old policy. “The new policy takes all of the responsibility off of the tenant and puts it on the landlord,” he pointed out. “We would have to raise rents to protect ourselves, and you just can’t do that in the city of Mabel.” In 18 years of being a landlord, he’s only had one tenant that didn’t pay their utility bill after they moved out. “If the renter doesn’t pay their bill, either the city or the landlord has to pay for it,” said councilmember Terry Torkelson. “We changed it because the electric portion of the utility bills couldn’t be assessed on

taxes,” City Administrator Karen Larson added. After some discussion, it was decided to take the matter to the city attorney to see if it would possible to go back to the old policy, but require both the tenant and landlord to sign the utility agreement instead of just the tenant. That would make the landlord responsible for any unpaid bills. The matter will be revisited at the January meeting. “Why am I paying property tax when I’m floating in water?” asked Mabel resident Norval Ladsten. The water table on his property and others in his area is so high that the homeowners’ sump pumps have to run almost constantly. Because of that, they are experiencing higher than average utility bills. “Just about everyone in town has problems with water,” Mayor Jim Westby pointed out. “I just don’t know what the solution would be.” City Works Director Bob Miereau noted that several studies have been done to try to address the water issues in Ladsten’s neighborhood. He has asked the state to put a culvert, but was told that due See NEW POLICY Page 16 

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funding for the Local Road Wetland Replacement Program. Gregg maintained if the funding is not there, the cost comes out of county funds. AMC maintained that recently the state has not been meeting its legal obligation to replace lost wetlands. Gregg said development of one acre of wetland can cost $35,000. Commissioner Duane Bakke noted that the Root River One Watershed, One Plan is nearly through the approval process. Next will be the implementation of the plan and that will need long-term base funding, instead of having to rely on competitive grant dollars which SWCD people are having to apply for all of the time. Bakke explained that the county was already 96% in compliance with the buffer law from the start. He expects that there will be a high rate of compliance. SWCD is working with those that have yet to come into compliance. Human Services Manager Neva Beier requested additional funding to improve the current

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for the program, but well over $200 million has been sought through grant applications. County Engineer Ron Gregg requested long term, sustainable funding and bridge bonding. Thirty-five bridge structures in Fillmore County are currently on the waiting list, total estimated cost of $7 million. Vickerman added that the county opposes the reallocation of nontransportation General Fund dollars to fund transportation. AMC supports a funding package that includes new revenue for transportation infrastructure. An AMC lobbyist noted that it has been a long time since there has been a transportation bill. Davids insisted he wants to build roads and bridges, adding Governor Dayton vetoed the transportation funding bill. He said he hopes there will be a special session where it can be addressed. The county and AMC have asked for the restoration of full

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Minnesota Eligibility Technology System to meet client needs and to greatly improve efficiency. This system is used to determine eligibility for assistance programs. Beier asked for mental health system improvements, especially the availability of more “beds” for children and adults that need a “forever home” as opposed to short term expensive placements that may not be the best environment for their mental health. Jessica Erickson, Public Health, asked for Local Public Health Funding to be restored. The local tax levy has been carrying more and more of that funding need. Current Family Home Visit Rates don’t cover cost of service, so counties have to use tax levy to fill gaps. The county wants the minimum Medical Assistance reimbursement for public health nurse home visits increased. The trend has been for a decrease in reimbursements. Local public health is mandated by statute and when it is not reimbursed, the cost falls on the county. Sheriff Tom Kaase was not able to attend this meeting, but his department’s request was to set aside grant funds for security and safety of our court. Without grant funds, local taxpayers will have to pay for court security programs. The county asks the legislature to consider allowing the use of technological equipment for some court appearances by a prisoner, rather that driving significant distances to transport a prisoner to appear in court. County Attorney Brett Corson asked for some clarification in the state statutes. For example, he said an exception to the medical privilege would allow the prosecution to get blood test records without a search warrant and/ or use those records in evidence to show a person was under the influence prior to an accident where there is a death. Corson maintained that the theft values and related severity levels need updating. Any theft over $1,000 is currently considered a felony. Corson suggested that number should be raised. The county asks the legislators to seek funding to provide for a veterans home in Fillmore County. Davids noted he had a bill drafted and ready to go. Comments from legislators Davids said he doesn’t know where Obamacare is going. He said the governor is right that the high cost of individual insurance and high deductibles is a crisis. Davids questioned how they can make more plans available. Will we need to create high risk pools? He thanked the county board and Vickerman for keeping them in the loop. He said there will be money in the new tax bill for counties. He agreed they need to work on a formula change for CPA. Miller told the board that it helps to hear the priorities of the county and the state association. He agreed that fixing health care is a crisis, adding there will likely be changes at the federal level and that he applauded the governor for the rebate idea. Reform is

Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips! needed. The legislature has been discussing a transportation bill for a number of years, working toward a long term, sustainable transportation plan. As 2017 is a budget year, they will be working on the two-year budget for the state. If there is a special session this next week, something will need to be done on healthcare and also the tax bill that Davids has worked on. Miller said the bonding bill fell apart last session at the last moment because of a light rail amendment. Funding for the Lanesboro Dam was in that bill. Other business in brief • Corson updated the board on the status of cases involving the Amish concerning the requirement for gray water septic systems. He said they have been trying to move ahead with the cases and resolve them. Zoning administrator Cristal Adkins reported that the MPCA list includes 22 cases where they have been fined $1,000 for non-compliance. Eight of those have since installed a system, the rest are outstanding cases. Adkins said the penalty is $500 per month for non-compliance, which was suspended at the start of the court case. Corson said each case is more or less individual, adding

we are making progress. • A resolution to sponsor a Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) Safe Routes to School Project grant application by the city of Rushford was adopted. • An audit agreement for the services of Eide Bailly was approved. Vickerman said they were very good to work with. • A contract with the Southeast Minnesota Water Resources Board for the provision of office space and use of office equipment for the Southern Community Sewage Treatment Facilitator Sheila Craig for 2017 was approved. • A donation from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) of several ballistic shields for the sheriff’s department was accepted. Total donation valued at about $3,000. • The CEDA contract for EDA director Sam Smith was approved. There was a 2% increase, for a total of $38,158 for 2017. Bakke commented that he would like to see an effort made to have more coordination between the county EDA and city EDAs. • The resignation of Evan Krahn, Highway Maintenance Specialist effective December 11 was approved. A request to advertise for a replacement was also approved.

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ers who, for the most part, were simply annoying to the only girl in the family. Annoying only because my girl time was limited and they obviously had the upper hand with the remote when mom and dad went “to town” for bowling night. Besides those nights, the memories of my younger years are happy and without turmoil or a thought of having gone without something. All except, that is, that one Christmas Eve when I was in high school. Let me set the stage... As many of you can probably relate, my mom bought all of the presents and always signed them “Love, Dad and Mom.” It is a tradition that is carried on in my own family and, from what I hear, in many other households as well. So, I got very used to eyeing up the present tags that my mom had filled out each Christmas season to see how many presents I had under the tree (yes, every kids does that right?). That is, all until that one year---that Christmas Eve that is etched in my holiday memory bank. Just before the grand celebration, a.k.a., present opening time, I noticed three NEW presents. There were three NEW presents with nametags written out to each of my brothers in my dad’s handwriting! What?? My dad got gifts for the boys and wrote out the tag? Where is mine? We were just about to start opening presents so I quickly searched and searched but did not see a present with my name written in Dad’s handwriting. When the boys opened those gifts, the mystery was solved... my dad had decided to get the boys each something just from him that year. An unprecedented happening in our house! And, in my teenage, selfish, self-absorbed way, it bothered me and I was upset. Without wanting to let Dad know, I went straight to Mom and complained. Later in the evening as we were admiring all of our gifts and I walked the catwalk in our living room showSee THE BEST GIFT Page 15 

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ing off each new outfit I received, my dad asked me to sit by him on the couch and he handed me a small envelope. The envelope had his handwriting on the front and it read, “To my Tammy from Dad” and inside was a crisp $50.00 bill. I gave him a big hug and kiss and thank you and then started to cry. It was at that moment that I realized how selfish it was of me to not be happy that the boys got a “guy” gift from Dad without me having to have something too. What makes this my favorite story is the fact that it takes getting older with a family of my own to appreciate the unspoken part of this story. Imagine being the dad and feeling terrible that you have let your daughter down so you sneak away to get a $50.00 bill from the safe or your billfold; quickly place it in an envelope for her in the hopes to make her happy. It is an understatement

to say, but a $50.00 bill went a lot further 35 years ago than it does today and my dad had probably already designated that $50.00 bill to go toward paying for upcoming bills or groceries for his family of six. I still remember where we sat on that couch and the emotion still sweeps over me to think of what he did to make his selfish teenager happy on that Christmas Eve. As my dad decorates the tree in heaven this year, I say a silent “thank you” to him for being such a wonderful man and father. It is amazing what we do for our children without any thought of what we will get in return and he is the epitome of that statement. For Christmas and every day of the year---Give to others without thought of what you get in return; be thankful for the small and the large gifts; and recognize the real gifts we receive that are not wrapped in pretty paper or wrapped in a bow. Be humble and kind... Merry Christmas everyone.

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to the direction of the water flow, it wouldn’t work. “The only option we have is to have the state evaluate the situation again,” Mayor Westby determined. “We all have to work together,” Torkelson noted, adding that it would be helpful if all of the affected residents made it a point to talk to the state when the area is being assessed. Miereau is expecting a call soon from a state hydrologist and will hopefully be able to get a concrete idea of where to go with the water issues. “We’ll start with the state and if we don’t get a resolution, that would be the time to start a petition,” he said. Mayor Westby thanked Ladsten for bringing his concerns to the council. It was pointed out that when the homeowners of Cherrywood Drive signed easement papers three years ago, they were told that the street would

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be blacktopped, but it still hasn’t been done. Miereau was able to meet with Jim Maloney, a hydrologist/engineer to put together a list of four options for Cherrywood, ranging from a basic paving job all the way to putting in curb and gutter and redoing the entire street. “We have to be careful to assess the drainage issues before deciding what to do with the street, otherwise we could end up with a new road being washed out,” he pointed out. Several of the homeowners were present at the meeting, and Torkelson asked them what they would like done with their street. “I would like to see blacktop for sure,” answered Carl Westby. He mentioned that since the city fixed the road three years ago, water drainage hasn’t been much of a problem for him anymore. He was of the opinion that blacktopping the road would be good enough. The council concurred and passed a motion to blacktop Cherrywood Drive. Mabel business owner LeAnn Jevne addressed the council during their Truth in Taxation hearing. She had received her property tax statement and was wondering why her building was worth so much more this year than it was last year. Another business owner asked the same question about his property. Larson offered to call the county assessor to have the properties re-evaluated inside

and out to ensure fairness. A 4.21% levy increase was adopted, which was a decrease of almost 2% from the original proposed amount. Larson informed the council that the Mabel City Ambulance had applied for and received an Arlin Falck grant in the amount of $10,374 to cover the costs of a new AED machine, scoop stretcher, and blood pressure machine. The city will send a thank you to the foundation for their generosity. The council approved Miereau’s requests to trade in the city skidloader for a new one at the cost of $1,500 and the lawn mower for the same model, but newer, at the cost of $2,950. Miereau was happy to announce that the alternate side winter parking ordinance has gone well so far. Only one or two vehicles were in violation during the snowstorm on Friday, and the streets were cleaned well and quickly. He was also able to try out the new snowblower. “It took us one and a half hours to get rid of the snow versus the three hours it took with the old one,” he said. Mayor Westby pointed out that purchasing the new snowblower will save taxpayer money on overtime, gas costs, etc. “It was a good investment,” remarked Miereau. The next Mabel City Council meeting will be held on January 11 at 7 p.m.

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County Truth in Taxation hearing By Karen Reisner The annual Truth in Taxation public hearing was held on December 13. County coordinator Bobbie Vickerman presented an overview of 2016 and took a look into 2017. During 2016, the county has been active in efforts to get the formula for County Program Aid revised by state. County aid was increased in 2016, but like many rural counties, Fillmore County has seen reductions in CPA over the last decade. The county continues to work to upgrade roads and bridges and has been instrumental in getting wastewater improvements, which are complete in Greenleafton and have begun in Cherry Grove. The policy over the last three years is to increase the county’s fund balance to meet state standards. Vickerman said the county continues to look for efficiencies across departments. The county’s Road Preservation Plan is updated each year. Local Sales Tax has allowed for additional road improvements. Fillmore County continues to participate in the state performance measurement. Many of the goals have been met. A goal to get tobacco use to the national benchmark was not met. The performance measure was 14% and the county was at 16%, according to County

Health Rankings. The county is one of the most successful in the state in Child Support collections. Nearly $10 is collected for every $1 spent. In 2015, the county was able to meet its goal of maintaining 85% of veterans receiving services or benefits. Another goal is to keep the debt service levy under 11%; the debt service levy was at 2.87% for 2015. The recycling rate was at 44%, which exceeded the goal of 38%. 2017 Goals Some of these include maintaining and building the fund balance, adopting and implementing the Airport Master Plan, and evaluating shared positions. The county will implement payroll management system, fully implement mobile technology in squad cars, and request proposal for one vendor for copy machines and printers across departments. 2017 Levy The county board will set the 2017 budget and levy at their next meeting. The preliminary levy showed an 8% increase. The probable final levy will have been reduced to a 6% increase. In 2016 the total tax levy was $9,312,189, or $446.29 per capita. The proposed 2017 levy See TAXATION Page 17 

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is $9,859,697, or $472.52 per capita. County Program aid for 2017 will be increased by $67,816 for a total of $604,428, the first increase in five years. The pay increase for employees will be 2.5%. The board will keep the fund balance level or build on it. The current budget proposal includes budgeted funds for Court Security, an additional $230,000 in technology hardware improvements, and an additional $95,000 for managed IT services. With the addition of another option for employee insurance (employee plus children), the county was able to decrease health insurance costs by $168,000. Vickerman said she worked hard with department heads on the budget and praised them for doing an excellent job. Public comment Dwayne Ostrem, Arendahl Township, stated that his property taxes on farm and home have nearly doubled in the past six years. They are up 11% this year. He asked the board what can be done to mitigate that trend. Commissioner Duane Bakke noted every parcel is different and the reasons for increases are not all related to county expenditures. Ostrem asked if the tax burden isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t still shifting from residential to commercial and agriculture. Commissioner Randy Dahl said he would say yes. County Assessor Cindy Blagsvedt reported that ag values are leveling off, so it will shift to residential and commercial. Ostrem commented that he thinks people at the state capital want it shifted to commercial and ag. Dahl noted over half of the tax generated from commercial property goes to the state. Ag people get hurt when there are high priced sales of agricultural land, but it has come down some. Ostrem, speaking as a tax payer, asked if there couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be some programs consolidated between counties. Dahl said they have tried some things, like the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS), and are always exploring other options. Ostrem ended his comments saying he thinks Fillmore County is a great place to live.

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Harmony Council renews garbage contract with Waste Management By Hannah Wingert The council reviewed the bid tabulations for garbage and recycling pickup at their December 13 meeting. Bids were received from five different companies ,with most having options for either bags and bins or carts. It was pointed out that moving to cart service would mean that residents wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to buy garbage bags anymore. The different sizes of carts were discussed, but City Administrator Jerome Illg recommended only allowing one size to be available to residents to simplify things, otherwise the council would have to set different pricing and be prepared to handle requests to change sizes. Councilmember Debbie Swenson asked whether the carts would be too hard for elderly residents to move, but Illg assured her that they would be easier than the current system as the carts are mounted on wheels. The proposed garbage carts would be able to fit about two standard sized bags of garbage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What about the people who have five or six bags each week?â&#x20AC;? Mayor Steve Donney asked. Swenson was in favor of sticking with the current system of using bags due to that fact. Illg mentioned that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had quite a few Harmony residents ask why the city doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t switch over to using carts for garbage and recycling pickup. A motion was made to sign another five year residential contract with Waste Management and continue the current bag and bin service. The council confirmed that commercial customers are not covered by the contract and have the option to choose between Waste Management and S&S Sanitation as their garbage haulers. Harmony resident David Larson had asked Illg if the council could revisit the even/ odd winter parking ordinance. On 1st Avenue Southwest, parking is only allowed on one side of the street. When resi-

dents of that two block section have guests, such as during the holidays and for family gatherings, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no space for them to park on the correct side of the street. The council briefly reviewed the ordinance and agreed that it was best to leave it alone and not change it. The city pickup driven by Terry Bigalk is a 2004 Chevy with around 100,000 miles on it. After figuring out the work needed on the truck, Illg recommended replacing it. He presented several quotes for new trucks, with regular and extended cab options. The current pickup has a regular cab which means that Bigalk has to store equipment in the bed of the truck, which is not the most secure option. A motion was passed to purchase red Chevy extended cab pickup and sell the current one as is, with the funds from the sale going towards the new truck. Debbie Swenson reported that the EDA has narrowed down the 33 Harmony logo entries to five or six finalists. The EDA recommended that the council approved a revolving loan for $25,000 to renovate an existing building and purchase equipment and inventory. The new business would increase the employment opportunities available in the community. The council approved the loan. The Arts Board committed $1,400 to the Monster Bash, as the money it raises helps to support the art, drama, and music classes at the Fillmore CentralHigh School. The proposed property tax levy was set at $612,600. Mayor Donney made a motion to bring it down to $590,000 and take the decrease from the general fund. Illg cautioned against passing the motion in case of unexpected expenses, but Mayor Donney felt that the reserve funds were strong enough to cover anything that should come up. The motion was approved. The next meeting will be held on January 10 at 7 p.m.

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Chatfield adopts 2017 budget and levy city. Tax exempt financing has to go through a local government unit. • The second consideration of Ordinance 422, Charter Amendment was approved, as was its publication. • Brian Burkholder, Public Works, reported that the drainage work on Union St. is on schedule. The upper portion was completed on December 9. Installation of the new water meters is ongoing. Burkholder said of the 922 to be installed, 520 have been installed. The first pay estimate to Metering and Technology Solutions was approved in the amount of $328,122. Councilor Mike Urban voted no. It was noted that materials which are in the city’s possession are valued at more than the payment. Burkholder said they are working on a second letter to residents who haven’t called in to set up an appointment to have a meter installed. Those residents are asked to call in to get an appointment set up.

• Smith presented plaques to the three councilors that are retiring from the council, recognizing and thanking them for their service; Ken Jacobson, Robert Pederson, and Dave Frank. Young said it has been a pleasure to work with each of them. City attorney Fred Suhler commented that he believed they did not serve for money or adoration from the community. He called Chatfield an exceptionally run city, telling the councilors they have done a great job. • A land conveyance request from Peter and Leanne Erickson was approved. Five parcels they own will be combined into one parcel to build a single family home. The home site will be zoned R-1, Low Density Residential. A land conveyance request from Linus Hammell was approved. His two parcels will be combined into one to allow for future commercial development. The combined parcel will be zoned I-1, Light Industrial.

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Democracy works at Houston City Council meeting By Eric Leitzen The Houston City Council dealt with many issues in its last meeting of the year, but one in particular took center focus. After beginning the meeting at 6 p.m., the council moved into a public hearing on the 2017 City Budget. City Administrator Chris Peterson laid out the budget changes, including a 4% tax levy increase to cover projected expenses for city vehicles. This is the first levy increase since 2014 and equates to roughly $20,000 of extra city funds. Administrator Peterson ran through various city projects in the 2016 year, including sealcoating, flood levee recertification, and finishing a project on Ellsworth St. The budget was approved by a 4-1 vote of the council, and the city’s Delinquent Utility Bills were approved to move onto the tax rolls by a unanimous vote. The city also

heard from Maintenance staff regarding the replacement of the city’s 72-inch mower, which has 3,300 hours total logged on it. After listening to the maintenance staff, the council agreed to trade in the mower now rather than risk another year and possible breakdown. The council room was filled to capacity for the evening’s meeting for the next agenda item, as the council weighed a possible change to a snowmobile trail to benefit street maintenance. The original trail route had been recently sealcoated, and there was worry from Maintenance that the “groomer,” a tractorlike device that prepares the trail, would cause damage to the new sealcoating as opposed to moving the trail to an asphalt street, which would better stand up to the weight and treads of the groomer. City Maintenance

worried that the alley, newly sealcoated after the construction of apartments, would be torn up by spring due to the groomer’s heavy treads. Several options were weighed and heavily discussed. Residents of Plum Street, including one with an autistic child, worried that snowmobiles would cause a safety concern if the trail was rerouted. Members of the snowmobile club mentioned that they have been a fixture of the community for years, and bring money and tourism to the city in the winter. The club voiced frustration that this issue was only being raised now as opposed to earlier in the year before the first significant snowfall. The council and mayor weighed both sides of the issue and discussed many possible options for re-routing the trail in a way that would be safe for both residents and newly-

paved streets. Options were brought up including both the current alleyway trail and Plum Street, but also Highway 76. The snowmobile club replied that the groomer is very difficult to maneuver and needs enough space to properly groom the trail. Tensions rose and fell between the three parties, but the overall mood remained civil and committed to finding a solution that worked, if not perfectly, for everyone. The city was finally able to hammer out a compromise between residents, snowmobilers, and city maintenance staff. The agreement reached by the council keeps the trail where it is for this year, and city maintenance will have a chance to review any possible damage to the sealcoating after spring thaw. Plum Street residents will give up one or two parking spaces

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on the Sherman-Sheridan block during the week to facilitate the groomer making all of its turns without hitting any cars. The snowmobile club was asked to increase education to all snowmobilers and keep them to the official trails and at a reasonable speed. The compromise was met well enough by all sides of the debate, and a good portion of the audience left the meeting following the final word on the compromise, apparently satisfied. The city council moved on to table a discussion on IT contracting for system upgrades, and unanimously approved the city’s Opt-Out provision of the state Health Care Dwelling Ordinance. Botcher Brothers was chosen again as the city’s contractor for snow removal, and their paperwork had already been sent to and approved by MNDOT. The council then See HOUSTON CITY Page 21 

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

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

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approved a Rural Water Interim Loan to pay for the engineering necessary until the state loan is approved, and then moved on to two court orders regarding city nuisance properties. The council moved to try and find grant money options to renovate the property on 206 Lincoln before going ahead with a full demolition, and also moved to collect quotes on the removal of an upper portion of a deck deemed unsafe at the property on 114 Spruce St. The council then passed a contribution of $1,250 for victim services operated through the county attorney’s office. The council then agreed to hire a new custodian: after interviewing three candidates, Amanda Langheinrich was suggested and approved by the council as the new custodian. Next, the council’s previous minutes, bills, and financial

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reports were all passed by the city council without major objection. Reports were given from maintenance, the library and nature center, which has several events planned for the winter months. The library spoke about grants allowing for the construction of Little Free Libraries around town, book bikes, and author tours. Finally, the city closed the meeting by thanking two of its public servants for their years of contribution. Outgoing Mayor Connie Edwards served 14 years for the city of Houston: two on the council and 12 as mayor, and outgoing Councilmember Tony Schultz had given eight years to the city council. There was a small reception with coffee, bars, and other snacks to honor the two for their service to the city following the meeting. The Houston City Council will meet next on January 3, 2017 at 6 p.m., and will welcome new elected officials.

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Results of the Harmony Community Chest 2016 Charity Drive The 2016 Harmony Community Chest Drive has been completed. A total of $5,600 was collected from solicitation mailings. There were no doorto-door solicitations due to the difficulty recruiting and retaining solicitors. As a result, the total collected is smaller than other years, and we had to cut back on the amount given to some organizations and eliminate others. Proceeds from the drive are given to local and regional organizations and charities. The disbursement of funds was as follows: • Harmony Public Library, $600 • Harmony Ambulance, $2,200 • Harmony Girl Scouts, $150 • Harmony Boy Scouts, $150

• Fillmore County DAC, $250 • Maple Leaf Services, $300 • Fillmore Salvation Army, $500 • American Red Cross, $500 • ARC, $250 • Courage Center, $250 • ACT on Alzheimer’s, $150 • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, $150 • Multiple Sclerosis Society, $150 Organizers gratefully thank

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Rushford reviews work; looks to future By Kirsten Zoellner The Monday, December 12 Rushford council meeting focused heavily on a recap of 2016 city projects as the city preps for setting the property tax levy for 2017. Nearly a full hour of the relatively short agenda hit at the projects, as well as proposed projects for the next year. Public Works Director Roger Knutson presented the information and noted that improvements, upgrades, and staff training has increased several areas of efficiency. The department works to maintain roads, utilities, and other city infrastructure and property, such as the airport, parks, and aquatic center. Since taking the helm a year ago, Knutson has been praised for his communication with city council and staff. He indicated he’d be presenting additional material, including detailed photos, at further opportunities. City Administrator Tony Chladek noted doing so adds value. “It gives a visual perspective for the council and the public of what Public Works does.” The department saw a host of projects in 2016. Some, such as the Highway 43 project, new school construction, and the Veterans Memorial Park have required cooperative measures from the department. Locating and assisting with utility placement or upgrades have meant

additional time required by Public Works employees. “We’re happy to do it,” noted Knutson. “It just takes a lot of our time.” Additional work is mandated. This includes the Highway 43 project and work on the levee system, which both Knutson and City Clerk Kathy Zacher noted will never go away. “We will always have work,” added Knutson. Work in 2016 included bank improvements and stone work north of the Root River Trail railroad bridge and tree removal, among other things. Signage reflectivity is another area in which the city was required to put in time. Minnesota Department of Transportation requires a specific amount of reflectivity on all city signs and the city has been in the process of installing new street signs. “All signage in town is on that course,” said Knutson. Looking ahead, Knutson detailed a number of potential project areas. First mentioned was repair to the Rushford sign on Magelssen’s Bluff, which spells out the city name in large letters on the bluff face. The sign was essentially painted stones before it was concreted years ago. The sign is in need of repair, however, the terrain is exceptionally steep. Knutston estimates that to have the sign redone would be in excess of $4,000-5,000, not including labor and site prep. He

suggested the city consider using Quick-crete over the existing sign letters could cost under $1,000. The option to add lighting to spruce up the well-known site has also been discussed. According to City Clerk/Treasurer Kathy Zacher, the city received $5,000 from the Arlen Falk Foundation and $5,000 from the Rushford Municipal Electric Commission that could be utilized for the project. Another potential bluff project is to extend the turnaround drive at the east end to include up to four parking spots. The extension could allow visitors who are not able to walk down to the lookout to see the panoramic view from their cars. It would require the removal of some trees, but the area could apparently use the work anyway. “It’s a mess down there, isn’t it?” quipped Councilor Jim O’Donnell. On the opposite bluff, dubbed Rushford Bluff, the department is looking at working with landowners and Mike Ebner to replace a support pole of the Christmas star. While working on it, they hope to possibly include LED lighting and better access for the site. Although the site is on state land, it is accessed by private land. In working to improve the Rushford Municipal Airport, it was inspected and the department was made aware that farm

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land cannot be closer than 125 feet from the center of the runway. Over the decades, that setback has gotten smaller and farm fields closer. The city has a year left of rental contract on the adjacent farm land, but is looking at reducing the amount rented out by some six acres. Before any decisions are made or work done, the city will speak with the current renter. Work to city buildings also looks to continue. In 2016, the department reshingled three well houses, and one lift station and moved one park pavilion. Next year, they hope to reshingle the Magelssen Bluff pavilions, removing one entirely, as well as making improvements to the bluff’s restrooms. The aquatic center is also earmarked to have improvements made, namely pavilion construction over half of the current sitting area at the south east corner of the center. Emerald ash borer continues to plague the city and will likely consume a chunk of the department’s time as they deal with the devastating insect destruction. Knutson noted that the majority of ash trees in town are large and quite old and are thereby not good candidates for preventative treatments. The affected trees are located substantially along Maple Street and the effects are spreading towards the “Brooklyn” area of the city. The department continues to also work at cleaning up their work areas, including the waste-

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Chatfield Police Department Julie Marie Bleskachek, 59, Chatfield, Minn.; 10/3/2016, Allow Illegal Use Motor Vehicle by Owner, Fine $100, Total Fees $195. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Joeyl Lorence Bolson, 64, Decorah, Iowa; 11/13/2016, Exceed Limit of 30 mph – Urban District (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Carter Allen Brandt, 24, Spring Valley, Minn.; 11/4/2016, Failure to Stop at Stop Sign, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Nathan J. Briese, 31 Oshkosh, Wis.; 9/3/2016, No Minnesota Driver’s License, Fine $100, Total Fees $220. Crystal Leslie Crutchfield, 21, Spring Valley, Minn.; 9/2/2016, No Proof of Insurance (Owner), Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Brent Stephen Eisenman, 31, Spring Valley, Minn.; 9/9/2016, Exceed Limit 30 mph – Urban District (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Jeremy Ryan Erdmann, 33, Rochester, Minn.; 10/15/2016, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,700 until 11/28/2017), Total Fees $420. Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 362 days for one year). Credit for time served: three days.

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MN Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division Mark James Johnson, 53, Preston, Minn.; 11/9/2016, No Blaze Orange During Firearm Deer Season, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Kevin Alan Keel, 31, Chatfield, Minn.; 9/3/2016, All Terrain Vehicle - Failure to Comply with Requirements for Transfer of Ownership, Fine $25, Total Fees $145. Donnie Alan Lord, 42, Winona, Minn.; 9/16/2016, Trespass - Permission Required to Enter Agricultural Land for Outdoor Recreation Purposes, Fine $100, Total Fees $220. Tusengsu Vang, 32, St. Paul, Minn.; 11/19/2016, Failure to Validate Bonus Tag Before Moving Deer, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. MN State Patrol – Rochester John Paul Akers, 59, Spring Valley, Minn.; 9/1/2016, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Darryl Carl Muggli-Toyloy, 40, Decorah, Iowa; 11/14/2016, Duty to Drive with Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Amber Michelle Richardson, 28, Cresco, Iowa; 9/10/2016, Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $150. Preston Police Department Alexander David Andre Fathie, 22, Rochester, Minn.; 11/25/2016, Speeding (49/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. David Robert Koenig, 54, Eyota, Minn.; 9/9/2016, No Minnesota Driver’s License, Fine $100, Total Fees $220.

On December 2, Tracey Allison Hovey, 41, of Rushford, appeared before District Court Judge Terrence M. Walters. Hovey is charged with three counts of Theft - Take/ Use/Transfer Movable Property No Consent, and two counts of Theft - Take/Drive Motor Vehicle - No Consent. The first Take/ Use Transfer Movable Property

(No Consent) and first Take/Drive Motor Vehicle (No Consent) carry maximum criminal penalties of 20 years in prison, $100,000 fines, or both. The second Take/Use Transfer Movable Property (No Consent) and second Take/Drive Motor Vehicle (No Consent) carry maximum criminal penalties of ten years in prison, a $20,000 fine, or

both. The third Take/Use Transfer Movable Property (No Consent) carries a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about December 2, within Fillmore County, Hovey allegedly took, without the owner’s consent, a 2016 Ford F-350 (exceeding $35,000 in value) with attached 24-foot aluminum cattle trailer (exceeding $5,000 in value) carrying six head of cattle (exceeding $1,000 in value).

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By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: I enjoy reading your column. I have been driving for a number of years but still get confused as to what all the white road markings mean. I know what the white dashes on a road/highway mean – OK to pass. But what do solid white lines mean, particularly Troy H. if they are Christianson on a threelane highway? Also, what do the intermittent white “bricks” mean? What do narrowly spaced white lines mean verses widely spaced white double lines. Thanks for your help! Answer: White lines separate lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction.

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THURS., DECEMBER 22 â&#x20AC;˘Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* â&#x20AC;˘Senior Coffee and Dessert, 9am, Clara House, Harmony.* â&#x20AC;˘Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.* â&#x20AC;˘Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* â&#x20AC;˘Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info, (507) 288-6944.* â&#x20AC;˘Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.* â&#x20AC;˘Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, Mabel Telephone Company, lower level, 214 N Main St., Mabel.*

FRI., DECEMBER 23

MON., DECEMBER 26

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

â&#x20AC;˘AA Crossroads Journey Group meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*

SAT., DECEMBER 24 â&#x20AC;˘Spring Valley Food Shelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* â&#x20AC;˘Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507)765-2518.*

SUN., DECEMBER 25 â&#x20AC;˘Preston Community Christmas Dinner, 12pm, Preston Servicemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club. No charge. Call (507) 251-0206 or (507) 259-7532 to reserve. â&#x20AC;˘Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

EMPLOYMENT

HELP WANTED P/T HOUSEKEEPER WORK EVERY 3RD WEEKEND AND EVERY OTHER HOLIDAY

P/T DIETARY COOK For more information contact: Shelly Dolley at 507-886-6544 ext: 73375

GUNDERSEN HARMONY CARE CENTER

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for an intermittent Dispatcher in the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office. The successful candidate will be dependable, able to work varying hours and respond at times on short notice. Must have a High School diploma or G.E.D.; be a U.S. Citizen; have no felony conviction or conviction of offense that would be a felony if committed in the State of Minnesota; within six (6) months of employment must become certified in Advanced First Aid and CPR and must maintain certification; must become Certified Terminal Operator in accordance with State of Minnesota within first six (6) months of employment. Starting salary is $19.5808/hr. Application materials may be obtained online at www.co.fillmore. mn.us, in person at the Fillmore County Coordinator’s Office, 101 Fillmore Street, P.O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965, or by phone (507)765-4566. ApplicantsPrinted must complete allSoy application with ink materials to be considered; resumes may be included, but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Current Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. (Local No.PRINTED 85) Union WITH members are entitled to first preference. County employees are eligible to apply along with the public. Application Deadline: Friday, December 23, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. Printed on recycled paper EOE h,5,12,19-o

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MABEL Green Lea senior living is Looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference

Part-time and Full-time

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Green Lea Senior Living Nursing Home Contact Tanya or Joyce

115 N. Lyndale Ave. Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 • EOE

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Monday, December 19, 2016

PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER MABEL Green Lea senior living is Looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference

Part-time and Full-time RN

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EMPLOYMENT

ROOT RIVER HARDWOODS is looking for a reliable person to work in sawmill. Benefit package available, retirement plans. Apply at Root River Hardwoods, Hwy 52 N, Preston, MN. h5,12,19-o

Are you a caring person? Spring Valley Living is looking for responsible awake staff for the overnight shift in Housing with Services setting. Job includes housekeeping, minimal cares, etc. Shift differential. Must work every other weekend. Visit our website at www. springvalleyliving.org/careers or stop in to apply today! EOE.. h19,26-o

City of Wykoff seeks a part-time City Maintenance Person. Position is for a maximum of 30 hours per week. CDL preferred or able to obtain within 60 days. Must be willing to obtain a Class D Wastewater treatment operator license. Work hours are variable and candidate must be able to be on call for weekends and holidays. Starting wage is $13.65 and increases with qualifications. The City of Wykoff is an equal-opportunity employer. If you wish to apply, please send a resume and completed employment application to Attention: Rebecca Schmidt, at Wykoff@arvig.net. Applications will be closing on January 2nd, 2017 at 3:00 PM. Please feel free to contact us at 507-352-4011 if you have questions about the position. h19,26-o Spring Valley Living is currently looking to fill a part-time Activities Aide position. Duties include assisting residents with recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs. Every other weekend required. Visit our website at www.springvalleyliving. org/careers or stop in to apply. EOE. h19,26-o

Threads Custom Apparel in Chatfield, MN is looking for a customer service representative to work 20-25 hrs per week. Set hours but flexible. Emphasis on embroidery services but will learn all aspects of the customer apparel menu. Previous experience in embroidery welcome but not required. Please contact Lisa at 507-867-0111 or stop in. h19, 26-o CDL A DRIVERS $7,500 sign-on-bonus. Medical benefits on day 1 & earn $65k+ in your first year!!! Guaranteed pay. Profit sharing, 401k with company match & more! Email mnhr@mclaneco.com or call Kalen now! 262/504-1617 (MCAN) HELP WANTED: OTR DRIVERS. Ewy Trucking seeking Owner/Operators & Company Drivers. Valid Class A CDL. Home on weekends if desired. Pulling hopper bottoms across the U.S. Minnesota Based. Call 507-421-3680 (MCN) PAID IN ADVANCE! MAKE $1000 Weekly!! Mailing Brochures From Home. Helping home workers since 2001. No Experience Required. Start Immediately! www.centralmailing.net (VOID IN SD, WI) (MCN)

Competitive pay rate • Good driving record a must

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HELP WANTED

Cardinal of Minnesota, LTD is accepting applications for those who have the desire to work with individuals with disabilities in Harmony area. Positions available offer competitive pay, benefits and fun workplace! To learn about the positions available, the Cardinal experience and apply online, visit us at www.cardinalofminnesota.com AA/EEO

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

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GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SERVICES

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$2500 SIGN-ON BONUS • Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center For more information contact Business Office at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.

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"Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status, or any other legally protected characteristic."

JOB FAIR

FILLMORE COUNTY Highway Department is seeking a full-time regular Highway Maintenance Specialist I for the Spring Valley Shop. Minimum requirements: Must have a valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License. Must also have the ability to operate all types of highway equipment; perform all labor related tasks relative to highway, road and bridge, maintenance and construction activities; and be able to assist with mechanical repairs on equipment. Blading experience desirable. Starting salary is $18.7222/hour according to the 2017 IUOE Local #49 Union contract. Current members of Local #49 will receive preference. Job description and application materials may be obtained from: www.co.fillmore.mn.us; Fillmore County Coordinator’s Office, 101 Fillmore Street, P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; or by phone at (507) 7654566. Current County application form REQUIRED. County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. Successful candidate will be subject to Fillmore County Drug and Alcohol Testing policies. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2017. EOE. h19,26,2-o Drive with Uber. You’ll need a Smartphone. It’s fun and easy. For more information, call: 1-800-902-9366 (MCN)

HVAC SERVICE/INSTALL TECHNICIAN

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Every Tuesday for the month of November!

EMPLOYMENT

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

 Inquire about Benefits  New Wage Scale  New Shift/Weekend Differential

Contact: Karen Miller, DoN 507.498.3211 Ext. 73427

125 5th Ave SE, Spring Grove MN 55974

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

Nurse Full Time

1,000 Sign On RN/LPN/TMA Full-time & Part-time $

Positions Available Evening Shift, 2-10pm

SIGN-ON BONUS $1500 for RN/LPN $1000 for TMA

Full-Time CNA PM Shift - 2:30-11pm Every other weekend

SIGN-ON BONUS

Registered Nursing Assistant

$1000

Contact: Sue Lenz, DON (507) 886-6544 Ext: 73377

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

The Official Legal Newspaper

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, December 19, 2016

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WINONA 751 W. 5th Street $109,900

PETERSON 206 N Church St $62,900

RUSHFORD - COMMERICAL 409 S Elm Street $250,000

PETERSON - COMMERCIAL 87 Centennial St $245,000

3 BR, 2 BA Main Floor Laundry All Appliances Stay

WANTED TO BUY: Basswood and Birchwood by truckload delivered to Dodgeville,WI. Bark intact, harvested in dormancy, delivered FRESH cut. Prearranged purchases only. Call Al Ladd at 608-935-2341 ext.333 (MCN)

3 BR, 1 BA 2 Car Garage Adjacent to MN State Bike Trail

Great Investment Opportunity 8-Unit Apartment Building Fully Furnished with Appliances

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REAL ESTATE 64.52 Acres of land for sale. Hwy 16 Road frontage, Spring Valley. 48.5 tillable acres, 16 acres wooded. $430,000. For sale by owner. 507-316-7307. r28,5,12,19-x

PETERSON - COMMERCIAL 318 Mill St $115,000

RUSHFORD - LOT 407 South Ferry St $22,000

Ice Cream Parlor and Canoe Rental Close to Bike Trail and Root River

90 x 140 Level Vacant Lot Zoned for Single Family or Multi-Unit

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BEAUTIFUL TURN OF THE CENTURY HOME

NEW LISTING

$129,900 209 MAIN ST SOUTH, CHATFIELD

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

TIM DANIELSON

homes@timdanielson.com

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

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SOLD 416 BENNETT ST NE, CHATFIELD LD â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2S BathsO â&#x20AC;˘ 2,338 sq. ft. SOLD

428 HILLSIDE DR SE, CHATFIELD

219 ALLEY FILLMORE ST SE, CHATFIELD

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

$156,900 #4074414

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

712 CLIFF ST NE, CHATFIELD

$249,900 #4073229

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

122 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD

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

$124,900 26026 COUNTY 1, SPRING VALLEY #4075046 â&#x20AC;˘ 1 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ Shed (16â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x24â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled kitchen with cherry cabinetry â&#x20AC;˘ Vinyl Siding â&#x20AC;˘ Replacement windows â&#x20AC;˘ Deck â&#x20AC;˘ Built in 1949 â&#x20AC;˘ Private setting â&#x20AC;˘ Shared well GREAT STARTER HOME!

NEW LISTING

306 1ST ST E, FOUNTAIN

$89,900 #4076118

â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bedroom (Main) â&#x20AC;˘ 1 Bedroom, Den (Second) â&#x20AC;˘ Separate Access, Furnaces, Electric meters & Laundry â&#x20AC;˘ Oversized 2 car garage (24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) built in 1994 â&#x20AC;˘ Includes additional lot (50â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 140â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) â&#x20AC;˘ Affordable living â&#x20AC;˘ Ideal owner occupant & long term renter on 2nd level

235 5TH AVE SE, HARMONY

$106,900 #4074674

205 HUDSON AVE, CANTON

$59,900

#4074887

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths, â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage off alley â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms (2nd floor) â&#x20AC;˘ 1 Âź baths â&#x20AC;˘ 1,994 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor laundry â&#x20AC;˘ New roof â&#x20AC;˘ Covered deck â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor laundry â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled bath porch â&#x20AC;˘ Updated electric service â&#x20AC;˘ Updated kitchen with breakfast bar & backsplash â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Enclosed Spacious rooms â&#x20AC;˘ Appliances â&#x20AC;˘ Quiet street â&#x20AC;˘ Finished lower level family room with bar area â&#x20AC;˘ Level lot (0.21 acres) â&#x20AC;˘ Move-in condition

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#4075544 #4075791

AFFORDABLE ACREAGE ON BLACKTOP 2.5 ACRES NEW SEPTIC

$310,000 #4072386

$179,900

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

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21179 US 52, PRESTON

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

204 DIVISION ST NE, CHATFIELD

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

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

234 LINE ST N, WYKOFF

$84,900

#4075929

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

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

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Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI

UCED

200 N. HURON AVE SPRING VALLEY, MN • $134,900

Spacious 4 bdrm, 2 bath home situated on large corner lot. Flooring is updated and new carpet. Knock down ceilings, some new sheet rock, eat-in kitchen w/pantry, formal dining room w/bay window, leaded glass windows, original wood work and main floor bedroom & bath (currently used as office/den). Windows have been updated, vinyl siding & 2 car detached garage. You’ll love the fenced yard, back yard deck with standing planters and beautiful front porch entrance. This property is ready for immediate occupancy and is in move-in condition.

REAL ESTATE

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

$179,900

REAL ESTATE

Wishing Each And Everyone A Very Happy Holiday Season Ahead!

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

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

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

New Ofﬁce

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

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

Results

$110,000

$68,500

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

LISTIN

$189,900

NEW

1616 HILL ST SW CHATFIELD

(West Chatﬁeld) • Wooded 4.51 acres • Quiet setting beautiful scenery • Opening living and family room • Large remodeled master bedroom • Remodeled bath • Large kitchen and dining • Patio • 2 car garage • Maintenance free siding • Price includes new septic

LISTIN

$149,500

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707 S. SECTION AVE SPRING VALLEY, MN • $143,000

208 W. GRANT ST. SPRING VALLEY • $142,900

UCED

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REAL ESTATE

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

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300 KIRKWOOD ST E. LANESBORO

$39,500

385 HILLSIDE SR. SE CHATFIELD

MOVING? LIST your PROPERTY WITH TODD!

Commercial building

Great location at the Head of the State Bike Large corner lot • Close to elementary • Close to Trail • Updated and remodeled • Ideal for retail, ofﬁce space, storage, rental space • golf course • Open to builders • City Utilities Over 4,000 sq. ft. • Unlimited potential

3 bedrooms • d/o • formal dining room • living room • large open kitchen w/ ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE dining • wood floors • main floor laundry FORESTVILLE STATE PARK $69,900 • enclosed porch • patio • deck • 2 car garage • storage shed • private yard 2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, overlooking Sylvan Park • shop area in fishing, camping • Private • Ideal for house or cabin lower level

$108,500

9 TWIFORD ST CHATFIELD

SOLD!

Updated 1 1/2 story • Main ﬂoor master bedroom • Main ﬂoor laundry • 2 bedrooms • d/o • Newer roof • Newer furnace • Covered porch • Vinyl siding • Overlooks park • Close to trail and trout stream

SERVING SE

Minnesota

for 27 years

Select Properties

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PENDING

REDUCED

304 Third St N, CANTON

Pride of ownership! 4 bedroom ranch on dead end street w/ great yard. 2 car attached heated garage. $129,900

418 Preston St. NW, PRESTON

101 W Fillmore Ave,right CANTON Simple living, move in! Corner setting lot! Lots&of ideal space location. in this home Scenic w/updated mechanicals. Partially fenced Main ﬂoor living plus ﬁnished yard. 2 car garage. $49,000 walkout basement. $118,900

2999 Stateline Rd, CRESCO 400 Whittier St E, LANESBORO Enjoy the country! Barn w/ tack room, electric & water. Fenced for horses. Great yard with garden. $117,900

4 BED, 3 BATH: 1120 MATTHEW ST SW, PRESTON 2 BED, 1 BATH: 255 2ND AVE NE, HARMONY LAND, 8.38 ACRES: XXXXX CARINDAL LANE, MABEL

45 1st Ave NE, HARMONY

410 Main Ave S, HARMONY

Roxanne Johnson, Broker/Owner 3 bed, 2 bath ranch near Upper Iowa River. Cell: 507-458-6110 BE $127,000 YOUR roxanne@harmonytel.net OWN BOSS! MN & IA Licensed 25 W Center St Harmony, MN 55939 100 Elmwood St E

Charming & Comfortable 3 bedrm, 2 bath, low Why rent? Easy walk to downtown & affordable maintenance with many updates. Nice basement, living, 3 bedrooms, att. garage. $47,500

2606 patio, garden, & insulated garage. $93,900

CHURCH HILL SCHOOL CONDOS

Carefree living! 2 unﬁnished units available. Create your Scenic setting with roof top views & backs own unique space with large windows, tall ceilings, and up to woods. Spacious with part ﬁnished nice views. Short walk to downtown Lanesboro. basement, walkout and att. garage. $129,900

HARMONY

NEW LISTING

242 S Silver St, WYKOFF

Efﬁcient move-in ready home w/att heated garage, deck w/hot tub, & storage shed. $59,900

418 Preston St. NW, PRESTON

Simple living, move right in! Scenic setting & ideal location. Main ﬂoor living plus ﬁnished walkout basement. $118,900 20 ACRES

24280 County 14, PRESTON

Private acreage. Space for entertaining, 2 car garage, updated barn w/ box stalls, pole shed, and fenced pasture. $245,0000

104 Robert St, OSTRANDER

Bring your toys! 26x48 heated shop/220/12ft overhead door. 4 bedrm home att garage. Nice yard, easy to keep $122,900 REDUCED

45 1st Ave SW, HARMONY

No worries! Updated siding, windows, roof, ﬂooring, kitchen, bathrooms, etc! Move right in! 2 car garage. $92,500

Inn with owners living area

A LOT FOR CHRISTMAS. . . NOLAN VALLEY LOT

Village Rd, BLUFFTON

LANESBORO

Renovated commercial building

6.37 acres outside of Mabel, $39,900 Sell the camper & love where you live! Spacious 3 bdrm. XL 2 car for your toys. Great yard & setting near Upper IA River. $127,900

Village Rd, BLUFFTON

FAITH TRAIL

2.38 acres near Lanesboro, $84,000

HARMONY

Subdivision with country views & building incentive!

SOLD 4 BED, 2 BATH: 317 FILLMORE ST W, PRESTON - $71,000 3 BED, 2 BATH: 160 4TH AVE SE, HARMONY - $82,500 3 BED, 3 BATH: 4013 3RD ST NW, ROCHESTER - $195,000 3 BED, 3 BATH: 245 1ST AVE SW, HARMONY - $80,000 3 BED, 2 BATH: 300 WASHINGTON ST NW, PRESTON - $101,000

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-16-775 In Re: Estate of Deloris Helen Means, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representatives was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated December 15, 2005. The Registrar accepted the application and informally appointed Lucian Cole, a/k/a Lucien Cole whose address is 533 1st Ave SE, Stewartville, MN 55976, and Mark Means, whose address is 810 1st St NW, Rochester, MN 55901, to serve as the co-personal representatives of the Decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the co-personal representatives have the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real

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

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SUMMARY OF MINUTES NOVEMBER 22, 2016 The Fillmore County Board met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION 2016-061: Extension of municipal construction fund balance beyond three year limit to be used for road construction work on CSAH 1 and CSAH 3 within city limits of Ostrander RESOLUTION 2016-062: Variance for design speed of roadway in replacement of Bridge No. L4778, Carrolton Township RESOLUTION 2016-063: Appointment of Brett A. Corson as legal advisor to Fillmore County Registrar The Board approved the following agenda items: â&#x20AC;˘ the agenda. â&#x20AC;˘ the following Consent Agenda: 1. November 8, 2016 County Board minutes. 2. Payment of Stantec invoice for professional services for Greenleafton Community Sanitary project 3. Family and Medical Leave for employee. â&#x20AC;˘ 2017 Purchase of Service Agreement with Workforce Development, Inc. for Minnesota Family Investment Program and Diversionary Work Program. â&#x20AC;˘ State of Minnesota Department of Human Services County Grant Contract. â&#x20AC;˘ Marco Managed IT Agreement. â&#x20AC;˘ voting delegates for Association of Minnesota County annual meeting. â&#x20AC;˘ request for proposals for copy machine services. â&#x20AC;˘ $5,000 for CornerHouse room technology. â&#x20AC;˘ appointment of William J. Ryan, Attorney at Law, as Examiner of Titles for Fillmore County. â&#x20AC;˘ hire of Rebecca Berg as replacement Accounting Technician/Case Aide in Community Services - Public Health Division. â&#x20AC;˘ hire of Nicholas Meldahl as Transfer Station Attendant. â&#x20AC;˘ advertise in-house and publicly for replacement 1.0 FTE custodian. â&#x20AC;˘ rescind motion from October 25, 2016 Board minutes â&#x20AC;˘ rescind motion from November 8, 2016 Board minutes. â&#x20AC;˘ change 1.0 FTE status for Jessica Erickson, Director of Nursing from 1.0 to 0.5 FTE on temporary year trial. â&#x20AC;˘ move of Coordinator Vickerman from Grade 18/Step 5 to Grade 17/Step 6. The following Commissionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Beckleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Products, supplies $534.46 Canton Heating & Cooling,LLC, services $787.58 Fillmore County Journal, services $1,948.56 Fillmore County Treasurer, fuel $2,796.38 Kandace Johnson, services $3,975.00 Mattâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Body Shop, services $660.40 Mayo Clinic, services $3,386.33 MEnD Correctional Care, PLLC, services $2,125.00 MN Counties Intergovernmental Trust, services $5,000.00 Preston Service Plus, services $707.31 Select Account, participation fees $573.92 State Industrial Products, supplies $828.00 Suhler, Jr., Atty, Frederick S., services $890.00 Thomson Reuters, reference materials $633.53 Uniforms Unlimited, Inc., uniforms $1,126.91 Werner Electric, supplies $554.17 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $26,527.55 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (49 bills - not listed) $6,713.05 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $33,240.60 INFRA FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Winona Heating & Ventilating, Inc., services $5,859.00 TOTAL INFRA FUND $5,859.00 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Universal Truck Equipment, Inc., equipment purchase, parts $104,168.75 Hovey Oil Co., Inc., fuel $18,331.62 Auto License Bureau, equipment purchase $7,679.18 Bruening Rock Products, Inc., rock $5,801.38 Haakenson Electric, Inc., equipment $3,498.62 Dunn Blacktop Co., Inc., cold mix $1,537.25 Lake Superior College, registration fees $900.00 Preston Auto Parts, parts $621.71 H and R Construction, signs $615.30 G & K Services, supplies, uniforms $592.52 Nuss Truck Group, Inc., parts $513.92 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $144,260.25 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (13 bills - not listed) $2,404.36 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $146,664.61 SANITATION FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Veolia Environmental Services, services $7,304.91 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $7,304.91 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (8 bills - not listed) $623.22 TOTAL SANITATION FUND $7,928.13 MPC SEPTIC LOANS FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount MN Pollution Control Agency, principal payments $5,407.13 TOTAL MPC SEPTIC LOANS FUND $5,407.13 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Bobbie Vickerman, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 19

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