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Lego League gives presentation at Fillmore Central School Board meeting By H annah Wingert hannah@fillmorecountyjournal.com

First Lego League coach Stuart Weist was present at the November 27 school board meeting along with the league’s student members. The Lego League is a STEM program and consists of 10 students from 4th-8th grade who must work together to build a robot based on a theme chosen by the international First Lego League organization. This year’s theme is Into Orbit, and the Fillmore Central team, Team Trial and Error, decided to address the issues with growing food in space by designing a collapsible accordian-style greenhouse that could be attached to the outside

Nisse Treehouse Director Darcy Thorson is enjoying her work at the new daycare near the Steam Engine Grounds in Mabel. Photo by Sherry Hines By R ich Wicks rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com

that the Mabel center is filling, Darcy shared, “There was no daycare center in Mabel. There were some in-home daycares, and a couple that closed just recently.” She added that the building, located at 114 East Alpine (near the Steam Engine Grounds) is owned by the city of Mabel, but leased to Nisse Treehouse. The building does not yet have outdoor signage up, but that is being considered. Children are divided into classrooms by age, with the infant room for children six weeks to 16 months of age, the toddler room for 16 through 32 months, and the preschool room for kids older than 32 See NISSE TREEHOUSE Page 10 

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Whalan tournament receives special recognition by Hall of Fame By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

In 2017, the Whalan Lutheran Church Men’s Fastpitch Tournament was selected to be included in the Minnesota Softball Hall of Fame, which was celebrated by not only those involved in the tournament, but also by residents of Fillmore County and those living far beyond southeast Minnesota. Everett Johnson, longtime director for the Whalan Lutheran Church Men’s Fastpitch Tournament, was invited to the 30th Minnesota Softball Hall of Fame Banquet to represent the City of Whalan and the tournament. The Hall of Fame Banquet was held on Friday, November 2, 2018, at the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center in

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St. Cloud, Minn., with a large crowd in attendance. Johnson was accompanied to the banquet by his brother Ernie who was happy to go along to support his brother and acknowledge the hard work that has been put into the tournament by many people over the years. The Whalan Lutheran Church Men’s Fastpitch Tournament, which was started by Gene Johnson, took place for the first time in 1970. It quickly became a summer event that many local residents planned for each year and softball teams from near and far would put on their schedules. Johnson became involved in the tournament after getting out of the service, helping to build the softball field before the first See HALL OF FAME Page 2 

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Word is getting around that there’s a new daycare center in Mabel. Darcy Thorson is the director of Nisse Treehouse daycare in Spring Grove and Mabel, and that keeps her very busy. But she recently sat down for an interview. Darcy explained that the center in Spring Grove has been operating for just over two years, but that the Mabel center just opened in midSeptember of this year. And while the Spring Grove Center is operating near its capacity, the Mabel center is still gradually building its customer base. She said most of the new refer-

rals come via word of mouth, but that Nisse Treehouse also has a website and Facebook presence that help with family communications, public awareness and marketing. The Mabel center currently has about 15 children that attend regularly (with a capacity of 42), and about four staff per day, including Assistant Director Brett Gulbranson. Darcy added, “She has her degree in Early Childhood, so she’s also a teacher in the room a couple days a week.” The Mabel center is open Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Darcy pointed out that, “We never close, unless it’s a holiday.” When asked about the niche

of a space ship. On December 8, the team will be competing in Rochester at the regional competition with the possibility of moving up to state and beyond if they place high enough. One of the requirements for the team is to present their concept and research to a group before the competition and so they asked permission to give their presentation at the school board meeting. During his introduction of the presentation to the board, Weist informed them that 13 Fillmore Central students registered for Lego League this year, but three had to be turned away as Lego Corporate has mandated that

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Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips! came home with a Hall of Fame hat that he wears proudly to represent Whalan and the tournament. “The Hall of Fame biennially recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of softball,” says the website of the Minnesota Sports Federation, msf1.org, but on this occasion they made an exception by inducting the Whalan Lutheran Church Men’s Fastpitch Tournament, which has never been done before. “Softball is the largest team participant sport in Minnesota and the nation, with over 5,000 teams participating in the local program,” explains the website. “While softball participation has dwindled in recent years, the Whalan Church Tournament continued to be one of

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tournament and continued to get more and more involved as time went on. “There have been 43 tournaments and I have helped with every one of them,” states Johnson. Johnson is quick to point out that he does not do it all by himself, as he says, “There is a long list of people that have been involved and helped over the years,” offering their assistance with the many things that need to be done in conjunction with the tournament. The induction ceremonies were very special, as not only was Johnson presented with a plaque recognizing the tournament as a member of the Minnesota Hall of Fame, but he also received a special recognition certificate stating, “With tonight’s recognition, the Whalan Lutheran Church Men’s Fastpitch Tournament is the first tournament to be recognized by the Minnesota Softball Hall of Fame,” which puts the tournament in a league of its own. “The town of Whalan, Minn., had a population of just 63 people, according to the 2010 census. Being the epitome of a small town, the impact Whalan has had on Minnesota softball has been anything but,” reads the certificate. During the induction ceremonies Johnson went on stage to accept the plaque and the certifi-

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the most beloved tournaments in Southeastern Minnesota,” states the special recognition certificate presented to Johnson. The tournament was nominated by Davis Gilbertson, chairman of the Minnesota Sports Federation softball board and Perry Counce, who is also on the board. They felt it was time for the tournament to be recognized and also for Johnson to be recognized for his dedication to the tournament. The small town of Whalan, Minn., continues to make a large impact in Fillmore County and the entire State of Minnesota. Congratulations to the Whalan Lutheran Church Men’s Fastpitch Tournament, to Everett Johnson, everyone involved in the tournament and the City of Whalan!

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C ommentary Wildfires in the west; graze it, log it, or watch it burn! By Jeff Erding Wykoff, MN Forest fires have wreaked devastation recently. Millions of acres have burned in western states, Alaska, and provinces in Canada and have caused unacceptable loss of life, both human and animal, and billions in property damage. But what about pollution? According to research by Zachary Gerber published in the Jeff Erding winter issue of Range, California wildfires in 2017 emitted over 1 billion pounds of “2.5 pm” particles. These pollutants, 2.5 microns or smaller, have a dangerous health impact. Vehicle emissions that year were calculated at 22 million pounds, which means it would take California drivers 50 years to total one year of wildfire pollution emissions! What about wildlife losses? Research by the Gerbers at the Bear Wallow, Arizona, fire indicated a loss of 1.5 million vertebrates on 358,000 acres. Using that data, fires last year in California alone killed 3.5 million wild animals! What has caused this widespread carnage? Misguided policies promulgated by unelected bureaucratic institutions have allowed the dangerous buildup of fuel loads on federal lands. Various federal alphabet institutions like the DOI (Department of the Interior) and the BLM (Bureau of Land Management) have been infiltrated by radical environEditorial Cartoon

mentalists who have managed to pervert the original purpose of these entities, which was to promote public access and wise use of America’s millions of acres of public land and waters. Huge swaths of land in the west have become Roadless Areas with access so restricted that fighting fires is terribly difficult. Logging has been severely restricted, even the harvest of dead or dying trees is prohibited. The grazing rights of western ranchers, along with their water rights, are under attack by the very agencies that were created to encourage and supervise them. (Research government persecution of Ammon Bundy and the Hammond family or the writings of Tom DeWeese, Steven H. Rich, and Barry Perryman, Ph.D.) President Trump recently blamed the California fires on this gross mismanagement of public land. He is spot on, though I’m sure this is one of the infamous “ thirty lies per day” referenced by our local “ Agenda 21” champion Dr. Bryan Van Gorp. I challenge the good Dr. to respond with his explanation of why we need to trust the “ Expert Land Managers” of the BLM and embrace their preservationist policies. I can’t wait to hear his explanation, no doubt the fault, according to him, of climate change deniers. Lord help us. Now some thoughts on recent liberal commentaries in FCJ by people obviously infected by Trump Derangement Syndrome, one by Dr. Van Gorp and the other by

Kindra Ramaker. Both writers exhibit similar tactics: long on demonization and woefully short on facts and data. Dr. G. contends Mr. Trump and Fox news are habitual liars. He neglects to elaborate, leaving us to rightly surmise that any statement made that does not align with the views of the radical left is a lie. The main stream media, he says, is a pillar of objectivity and patriotism, bravely pointing out the evil actions of the Trump administration, and they exhibit no signs of Liberal Bias. Bullfeathers!! A recent Harvard study reveals huge bias against Trump and conservatives, 93% negative. Sorry sir. No one will buy your wildly inaccurate statements. We watched their anguish when Trump was elected and know you are blowing smoke. Kindra warned us not to be fooled by those who assert themselves as “experts,” a very astute observation. She wrote to rebut a commentary of mine that detailed bullying tactics employed by the MDHR against public schools, but failed to provide any supporting sources or data. I find that disconcerting, since she is an educated, well- intentioned person from a great family. I am perfectly willing to admit being mistaken or that my sources are bad…… provided she can list independent data to prove the MDHR did not threaten lawsuits against 43 Districts and that race based discipline is not creating negative classroom consequences and is indeed helping improve outcomes for minority students. Please prove me wrong, Kindra. If MDHR is doing good, that will make me happy! God Bless until next time, Jeff

A sensible pathway towards reducing mass murders By Herb Panko Chatfield, MN After the recent mass murders in Thousand Oaks, Calif., and at the Jewish synagogue in Pittsburgh, solutions for preventing such horrific events were abundant —stricter background checks, requiring a license to own a firearm, expansion of mental Herb Panko health services, especially for those prone to violence, and many more. While these corrective actions all have merit and should be taken seriously, they all have flaws and do not get at the heart of the problem. Unlike all other first world countries, we are awash with guns. It’s not just revolvers and hunting firearms, the casual fare of the average person. The most imminent danger seen in the vast majority of mass murders is the frightening proliferation of military assault-type weapons capable of firing 50 to 80 rounds or more without stopping to reload. You don’t see these massive numbers of gun ownership and military weapons in other first world countries, especially those in Western Europe, thus the rarity of mass killings there. This is why all guns capable of firing more than a limited number of rounds should be illegal for the average citizen to own. So what should that “limited number” be? I don’t have the answer, but it should certainly make any type of military assault rifle illegal for the average person to own. Some would

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C ommentary Minnesota’s two Bad Dads By Eric Leitzen Hokah, MN Years ago, I gave local governors nicknames, because this is what people do when they can’t afford a social life. Iowa’s was Governor Mustache for obvious reasons, and the Wisconsin governor, well... his name wasn’t really printable. Minnesota had Governor Awkward, the guy who you know Eric Leitzen is just trying his best to help, but never seems to be able to look cool doing it. Now, with the weird but wonderful tenure of Dayton coming to a close, it’s time to welcome a new face into the governor’s mansion. I present to you: Tim Walz, Governor Dad Joke. He looks like that Dad of a friend you had in high school who made those terrible jokes that he knew were terrible but did them anyway, just to hear his kids groan. In fact, there’s a lot to be said about Minnesota governance that can be summed up in the stereotypical actions of Dads, so allow me to indulge my ‘90s kid upbringing and discuss the phenomenon of the Family Movie Dad. Family Movie Dads usually fall into one of two camps: they either work too hard and never get to see their kids, but have lots of success outside the home, or you have the FMDs that work too hard and never seem to get ahead, but at least they form bonds with their kids. Now I could say something about how both FMDs are cursed to slave away and how that’s not the best look for capitalism, but that’s another article. Instead, let’s break down how Minnesota’s two main parties embody the two main classes of ‘90s FMDs. Your Class 1 FMD is very serious. He’s got a lot of business to do, and business-ing takes time and effort. If he’s going to get ahead, by gum, he’s got to do it by the sweat of his brow

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because it’s a dog eat dog world out there and no one’s going to help. This leads to the endless cycle of wanting more, getting it, but then feeling like it’s never enough, all the while the kid keeps looking hopefully at the stands in the Little League game, but only sees an empty seat. In his single-minded quest for gain above all else, the Class 1 sacrifices women, children, and the fragile home environment in a misguided belief that his own success and happiness will, shall we say, trickle down to the rest of the family. This is the GOP. The DFL is clearly the Class 2 FMD: you know he’s trying to make things better, and he believes that everything will work out in the end, but this usually sets him up for getting a big promotion stolen from him, or a raise being denied by a calllus boss, or a family trip being postponed because the Pemberton file just has to be fixed right here and now or he can kiss his modest earnings goodbye. This almost always leads to the scene where the kid sees the FMD get browbeaten by the boss and have to take it, or have to break a promise previously held to the kid, making the kid lose trust, affection, and that sense of reverence we all seem to have for our dads no matter how many times they screw up. In the best scenario, a Class 2 will have the triumphant moment where he tells the boss where to stick it and runs out of the boardroom to make it to the game on time, because some things are just more important. Life doesn’t always resemble a movie, but I’d sure be cheering if Governor Dad Joke decided to turn around and tell the big donors and the billionaires where to stick it. Now it’s interesting that neither of these dads are considered “good dads” by the standards set up in the movie, mostly because if everything is good at the start, the movie has nowhere to go. Class 2 FMDs are failures because they can’t provide materially, and Class 1 FMDs are failures because they can’t provide emotionally. Again, there’s a bigger argument to be made that this shows a flaw in our entire system where dads (and moms) are expected to be everything for everyone... but I’ve only got a few hundred words here. For now, let’s just keep doing what ‘90s kids do and remind our two Bad Dads that they need to take care of us, the people of Minnesota, and that means first providing for needs at home.

By Lynne Farmer Rushford, MN Should the MPCA grant a permit to Catalpa LLC for a 4,980 sow confinement facility here in Fillmore County? Let’s ask a pig. Transcribed here is a blatantly fictitious interview with a gilt named Miss Falona. She graciously agreed to share her thoughts while being prepared for shipment to a large sow confinement facility. INTERVIEWER: Miss F, what Lynne Farmer do you think of the accommodations offered at your new residence? MISS F: Thanks for asking! Honestly, spending my next four years behind bars in a 6 1⁄2 x 2 ft. gestation crate does not appeal to my nature. For starters, I won’t be able to lie down properly. I’ll have to kneel on a concrete floor. Talk about uncomfortable? You know, we pigs were designed to root and roam in the wide open spaces. When we lie down we like to stretch out every which way. Uumph. Nothing beats a deep bed of straw or an ooey-gooey mud wallow for that. Oink. Add in thousands of cramped up squealing sows and it’s no sweet symphony, let me tell you. There’ll be nothing but more bars between us as the long hours stretch ahead. To pass the time there is weaving, rubbing ourselves against the bars and chewing them, of course. INTERVIEWER: What about becoming a mother?

You’ll be protected inside, won’t you? MISS F: Here’s how that works. When it is time for me to give birth I’ll be moved to what’s called a farrowing crate. It’s just a bit bigger than the gestation crate so I can lie on my side to get into birthing position. There’s a side cage attached to it for my piglets. They can reach their tiny snouts through the cage and nurse, but because we are separated, I won’t get to lick or nuzzle them or teach them things every little piggy should know. After three weeks I’m moved back to the #%^! gestation crate. My babies are sent off to a “finishing” barn. I never see them again. For the next four years, this birthing thing will happen twice a year. Then I myself will be sent off to a “packing house” and turned into pork products. By that time I’m sure I’ll be ready to go. If I don’t make it that far, there’s something called an “animal mortality compost-

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Obituaries Rodney “ Rod” D. Anderson Rodney “ Rod” D. Anderson, 50, of Rushford, Minn., passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018, at his home. R o d was born on April 8, 1968, in Duluth, Minn., to Lyle and Rodney “ Rod” E l a i n e D. Anderson ( Jac obson) Anderson. He was raised in South Rushford and was a 1986 graduate of Rushford High School, where he participated in football, wrestling and baseball. He was united in marriage with Kim Bunke on December 12, 1987. Rod received his bachelor’s degree in education from Mankato State University and his master’s degree from Winona State University. Rod taught in Schofield, Wis., one year and later at Kasson-Mantorville High School for five years before moving back home to teach math at RushfordPeterson in 1998. Rod, not being afraid of hard work, could fix anything from cars to computers, and he never hesitated to help anyone. Rod’s love for softball had him coach-

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ing, playing for Farmers (Johnson) Insurance, and attending Gopher softball games. His butterscotch cheesecake was second to none. Rod loved teaching, his friends and family, and most of all the love of his life, his wife and high school sweetheart, Kim. He is survived by his wife, Kim; mother Elaine and stepfather Chuck Eidenschink of Rushford, Minn.; two children: Leandra (Andrew) Duneman of Rushford and Dan (Hannah) Anderson of Rushford; two siblings: Edie (Charlie) Mueller of Rushford, Minn., Tim (Lori) Anderson of Lanesboro, Minn.; stepbrother Mike Eidenschink of Peterson, Minn.; three grandchildren: Aviana, Camdyn, and Vivian; and by many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father. A memorial service for Rod took place on Friday, November 30, at 2 p.m. at the Rushford-Peterson High School theater, with The Reverend Steve Chellew officiating. Visitation was at the school from 11 a.m. on Friday until the time of the service. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford assisted the family with arrangements. Please leave a memory of Rod and sign his online guestbook

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•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am and 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm and 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Golden Happenings of Harmony, 9:15am, General meeting and election of officers, Harmony Community Center Senior Room. •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.*

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•Senior Exercise Class, 10-11am, Scotland Presbyterian Church, Canton. 507-251-0520 for information. •Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson.* •THURS., DECEMBER 6 •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.*

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

The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County Myrtle Horihan Myrtle Horihan, age 93, passed into the arms of her Savior on Thursday, November 22, 2018, due to congestive heart failure. Her beloved children and grandchildren held her hands and surrounded her with hymns and carols during her last Myrtle hours. Horihan Myrtle was born to Oscar and Alice Jameson in Spring Grove, Minn., on June 18, 1925. She grew up in the Yucatan area, attended elementary school in Rooster Valley, and graduated from Houston High School. After obtaining her teaching degree at Winona State Teachers College, she taught at the Kelly Country School. She married J. Francis Horihan on July 21, 1945, and they farmed on Irish Ridge north of Mabel. Her faith and her family were the most important things in her life. She adored her children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren and lived for their visits over coffee and a cookie (or three) after church and for their large, noisy and fun family gatherings. She loved to cook for

her large family and anyone else who happened by. There was a lot of laughter wherever Myrtle went. Myrtle was involved in many activities. She was a founding member of St. Olaf Catholic Church in Mabel, was the librarian in Mabel and loved getting her hands in the dirt. She was a farmer at heart and loved tending her flowers and gardens, watching the birds and squirrels, and enjoying all of nature. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Fran, her parents, her sister Helen, and twin grandchildren, Nathan and Alice. She is survived by her children: Sharon Frankovich, Fred (Trudy) Horihan, Jim (Carrie) Horihan, Dale (Julie) Horihan, and JoAnn (Randy) Whitney, 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Her heartbeat goes on in her beloved family. Funeral Mass was held 11 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2018, at the St. Olaf Catholic Church in Mabel, with Father Stephen Abaukaka officiating. Burial took place in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in rural Mabel. Visitation was 4–7 p.m. Wednesday, November 28 at the St. Olaf Catholic Church in Mabel and one hour prior to services at See OBITUARIES Page 7 

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the church. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel assisted with arrangements. Delores Kiehne Delores Kiehne, of Preston, Minn., passed away November 20, 2018, at Chosen Valley Care Center. Delores was born in Galesville, Wis., on November 29, 1935. She was the oldest child born to her parents, Elmer and Lillian Christopherson. Delores has two brothers, James (d e c e a s e d ) and Garry, and two sisters, Arlene Delores Kiehne Brekke and Lucille (Sue) Hansen. The siblings attended several schools in Wisconsin, and then the family moved to Minnesota early in Delores’ fresh-

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man year, October 12, 1949. Delores completed her high school education and graduated from Canton High School as Class Salutatorian in her Class of 1953. Band and music were always a love of hers, in high school and throughout her life. Her father was an excellent accordion player, so she grew up with music in the house. Both of her children are also musically talented. On August 1, 1953, Delores married Merle Kiehne at the Elstad Lutheran Church in rural Lanesboro. After an 18-day, 6,000-mile honeymoon, they made their home on the family farm where Merle farmed with his dad. Delores and Merle have two children, Dr. Lynn Kiehne (Vitauts Gulbis) in St. Petersburg, Florida and Kurt Kiehne (Marieke) of Washburn, Wis. They have seven grandchildren: Alexandra, Nathan (Gabby), Shannon (Justin), Christopher, Stephanie (Corey), Jonathon and Kamron; and they also have three great-grandchildren: Violet, William and Carley Ann. While their children were young, Delores and Merle had a purebred hog operation, selling breeding stock to pork producers. They showed hogs for 32 years at the Minnesota State Fair and many national shows. The whole family was active in 4-H and FFA at local fairs, and involved in a grassroots level with MN Pork Producers. Delores was a MN delegate

to the National Pork Producers Women, and was elected National Secretary/Treasurer of the 18,000 member womens group, holding that office for 12 years. She became the first recipient of an award naming her “Farm Wife of the Year,” by a national magazine called Farm Wife News. Her involvement with Pork Producers took Delores all over the country promoting new ways to use pork in our daily menu. She spoke out for the pork industry on animal welfare, food safety, imports and exports, and on using more pork in school hot lunch programs. Delores also found time to be a Sunday school teacher and president of the Henrytown Church WELCA for three years. After retiring from active farm life in 1985, Delores started working at RCTC and became an administrative secretary to a dean at the college. She retired in 2005. They moved to Preston in 1998. She and Merle traveled extensively in their later life, visiting all 50 states, several European countries including Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and St. Lucia in the Caribbean. The funeral was held at Henrytown Lutheran Church on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Viewing was at 1 p.m. with services at 2 p.m. and a light lunch immediately followed. Burial took place at the Henrytown Lutheran Church cemetery.

Verlis G. Payne Verlis G. Payne, age 89, of LeRoy, Minn., died Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Funeral services for Verlis will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander, Minn., with Pastor Herman Bakker officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on M o n d a y , Verlis Payne December 3, 2018, at Trinity Lutheran Church and will continue for one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Burial will take place in the Ostrander Cemetery. Verlis Payne was born Sep-

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hood and one of the greatest loves of his life. He is survived by his children Linda (Dave) Schwenn of Ostrander, Minn., Judy (Paul) Johnson of Preston, Minn., Gerald (Barb) Payne of LeRoy, MN, Don (Kathryn) Payne of LeRoy, Minn., Dale (Lori) Payne of Preston, Minn., Cindy (Wayne) Frank of Preston, Minn., a daughter-in-law Cindy (Mike) Schmitz of Ironton, Minn.; a sister, Tess Thompson of Fort Madison, Iowa; a brother, Arden Payne of Hudson, Iowa; 14 grandchildren, and 27 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Ruthanna Payne, a son, Monte Payne; and a granddaughter, Holly Johnson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made out to Trinity Lutheran Church or the Eagles Cancer Telethon. Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com. Kathy (Greenslade) Showman Kathy (Greenslade) Showman, age 64, of Rochester and formerly of Cresco, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minn. She was born on August 7, 1954, in Harmony, Minn., to Robert and Lorraine (Bakken) Greenslade. She grew up on their family farm with her six

siblings. In 1972, she graduated from Cresco High School. Kathy was blessed with three daughters and had the privilege of being a stay at home mom to them for many years. As her chilKathy dren got (Greenslade) older, she Showman began working in administrative positions for various companies. Over the past 12 years she had been working at Suburban Chevrolet in Eden Prairie, Minn. Her greatest joy in life came from spending time with her family. She worked tirelessly to do all she could for of her children and grandchildren. She loved to be silly and have fun. Her beautiful smile, laugh and warm heart were just a few of the reasons that so many people loved her. Kathy is survived by her daughters Amy (Charlie) Rolfs, Sarah Privett and Valerie Showman; her grandchildren: Emma, Jackson, Lane and Ellie Rolfs, Abigail and Alex Pearson, Angel and Austin Privett, and Greyson Paige; and her siblings: Carol Rain, Ron (Karen) Greenslade, Sharon (Ken) Vagts, Dean (Char) Greenslade, Randy (Sheri) Greenslade and Karen (Phil) Van De Velde. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Lor-

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Monday, December 3, 2018 raine Greenslade. Funeral services were held on Friday, November 30, 2018, at 1 p.m. at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco. Friends called from 11 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. Internment took place in the Fremont Cemetery, rural Cresco. James Greer Sikkink James Greer Sikkink, age 58, of Harmony, formerly of Austin, Minn., passed away at the Harmony Care Center on November 21, 2018, following complications of surgery. James “Jim” was born to Roger and Marjorie (Greer) Sikkink on March 13, 1960, in H a r m o n y, Minn. Jim attended s p e c i a l James Greer education Sikkink classes in Lanesboro, Minn. He then moved to Austin, Minn., and lived in various REM Homes. He worked at the Cedar Valley workshop for the past 38 years, where he was known as the leader of the Happy Birthday song. Jim enjoyed bowling, participating in Special Olympics, and traveling with Venture Travels. Jim also loved music, listening to his radio, and attending the ARC dances. Jim liked to come home to visit his family and all of his nieces and nephews. He is survived by his siblings Ann (Roger) Patten of Litchfield, Polly (James) Harstad of Harmony, and Randy of Rochester. He is also survived by 10 nieces and nephews and 21 great-nieces and nephews. Jim is preceded in death by his parents. The family of Jim wishes to thank the staff of REM in Austin and the Cedar Valley Workshop for all of their care and for being like family to him. A memorial service was held Saturday, December 1, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. at the Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, Minn., with friends calling one hour prior to services. Lindstrom Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Houston County Historical Society Open House The Houston County Historical Society will host their annual Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 8, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Sunday, December 9, 12-3 p.m. The museum is filled with beautiful Christmas displays created by Janene Hosch and Lolita St. Mary. This year the Society is having a celebration of Christmas trees including patriotic, snowball, circus, gold and pink poinsettia, aluminum, feather, twig and many more. Lolita St. Mary is sharing

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months but not yet in school. The Mabel center does not serve school-age children at this time. Regarding the reasons to use a daycare center, Darcy stated, “We feel that it is best when they do start as infants, just so they are used to coming to a daycare and used to their surroundings and routine. And now our expectations are so much higher in the school district, when you get to kin-

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the meals follow dietary guidelines to assure well-rounded nutrition for the kids. Darcy also pointed out that each year, the center holds either a Christmas program or a spring program. The Christmas program includes a visit from Saint Nick. And for preschoolers, there is an annual graduation ceremony as the kids prepare to move on to regular schooling. There are also field trips several times per year, in which the staff takes the kids out for fun and educational excursions. There are several high-tech security features, including at the front entrance. The director’s computer also allows her to view live video of each classroom and area of the building, as an added precaution. Darcy also mentioned that all staff are trained in first aid, CPR and other trainings, and all undergo a background check before being hired. In the near future, Nisse Treehouse hopes to have an additional accreditation rating. Darcy stated, “We are starting Parent Aware, which is a rated program. So first, we’re building qualities for a year, just to make sure our classrooms are the way they should be. And then we’ll get our star rating.” She explained that centers are rated up to “Four Stars” based on a number of criteria. “We start the process in January, and it usually takes a couple of years to get your star rating.” In summary, Darcy said, “We’re always looking for staff, even interns from colleges if they need some hours over Christmas. Of course, we prefer some childcare background. We’re always in need of subs, full-time, part-time.” She also said the center is always taking new child enrollments, and any interested families can check out the website, or call, or stop in. The website is nissetreehouse. com, and Darcy can be reached via phone at (507) 450-1203.

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teams are allowed to have a maximum of 10 members. He noted that other schools who experience that issue create multiple teams to allow more students to participate, but that would incur higher costs and require additional coaches. As the program is only in its second year at Fillmore Central, it has been a learning curve and has run into some issues that Weist hoped would be addressed in the near future. Tonya Keim, mother of one of the team members, pointed out that last year, the

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. team did not receive the special competition board until just two days before competing so did not have the chance to practice on it at all. Because of that, they came in last place, but were awarded the coaches’ award for showing up ready to compete despite being at such a disadvantage. Keim was impressed at how the Lego League taught teamwork and encouraged the students to work hard together. During their presentation, the Lego League team members took turns speaking before the board and explaining different aspects of their project. When they were finished, the board members were encouraged to ask questions and give feedback. Some of the questions they asked included what size the greenhouse would be, what the team’s biggest challenge in designing it had been, where the food would be stored, etc. The board thanked the team for presenting their project, complimented them on a good job, and wished them luck at the upcoming competition. Principal Heath Olstad informed the board that ALICE training was held at the high school on November 9 and that two deputies from the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department were able to assist with it. The training teaches staff how to deal with active shooter situations while protecting their students. “It was definitely an eye-opening experience,” Olstad said. “We feel it’s the right step for our

school district.” Due to scheduling conflicts, he is still working to find a date to hold the training at the elementary school as well. A Veterans Day Program was held at the Preston location on November 12. Thanks were extended to Ron Scheevel for emceeing the event, music teacher Matthew Patterson and the 4th-6th grade singers, and to the sixth grade readers, Ava Fommelt, Myleigh Scheevel, Annika Mensink, Joey Ristau, Cowan Keim, and Aaliyah Root as well as to the servicemen and women who have served in the armed forces. $10,987.99 was raised by the 5th-8th grade students’ One & Done fundraiser. The money will go to help fund field trips and other programs at the school. Congratulations were extended to Audra Otto who came in first in the spelling bee on November 13, Maddox Wolfgram, who came in second, and Zachary Krage, who came in third. Audra and Maddox will go on to represent Fillmore Central in the Regional Spelling Bee in Rochester. The parent/teacher conferences were held on November 8 and were well attended with 96.2% of parents showing up. Because of the recent Scholastic Book Fair, 200 new books will be purchased for the elementary library. Thanks were extended to the many volunteers who helped See LEGO LEAGUE Page 15 

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run the fair. Jason Hovey was approved as the volunteer coach with the wrestling program. Sashia Sharpton was hired as an aide in the daycareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toddler room, and Stacey Miller was hired as a van driver and custodial/IT employee. The board reviewed and approved the Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Workforce annual review, which will be submitted to the state. The plan includes five goals that the school district must work to achieve. The first goal is to have 90% of all students ready for kindergarten and that goal was met with 97.9%. The second goal was for 80% of all third grade students to achieve grade level literacy. The district did not meet that goal with only 50% of third graders demonstrating grade level literacy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re taking a one-day snapshot of kids who were in school

that day and how they tested on that assessment,â&#x20AC;? Superintendent Richard Keith pointed out. The third goal of a 5% or less achievement gap was not reached either with a 17.4% gap measured. To help the district reach those goals in the future, the Action 100 program was started during the last school year and this year, Action 100 coaches were added to help teachers be sure that they are utilizing all the resources available to them within the program. A third kindergarten teacher was hired to lower class sizes, and an additional special education teacher and Title I teacher were hired. The fourth goal was to have students career and college ready by graduation. The state uses an eighth grade math test to determine the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; readiness. The goal was to have 65% of students proficient on the test, and Fillmore Central students were measured at 42.1%. To increase that number, math tutors are available

Sidewalk issue in Chatfield By Karen Reisner As part of the 2019 Highway 52 improvement project, installation of a sidewalk on the west side of the highway from Highway 30 north to the southern edge of the north entrance to the car dealership (near the city limits), has become an issue for some property owners in Chatfield. The city council at its November 26 meeting after a lengthy discussion decided to support requests to adjust the sidewalk location. MnDOT at this point still intends to continue with its current plan. Three property owners between Cabin Coffee and Subway have expressed objections to MnDOT sidewalk plans. Two residential property owners basically agree that the sidewalk should be installed closer to the curb to save mature pine trees and to allow for a more comfortable distance from their residences. Neither of them object to the sidewalk if placed closer to the street. The third property owner objects to a sidewalk, which he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel is needed. If it is installed he would like it closer to his property line instead of closer to the street. He is also concerned about it causing a steeper slope to access his parking lot. Councilor Paul Novotny said

a compromise would make sense. The state wants to put the sidewalk where it normally does. He stated that we requested the sidewalk, so it seems right to mitigate the damage, save trees, and make two of the land owners happy. Councilor Mike Urban agreed and said he appreciated the willingness of the landowners to work with us. Councilor Josh Broadwater said his only concern was the need to maintain the sidewalk that will be right next to a large pine tree. Councilor John McBroom said there is a need for a sidewalk on that side of the highway, especially for the handicapped. Novotny noted that the state is paying for the sidewalk, so we will have to abide by their terms. Urban said they should send a resolution from the city to MnDOT asking them to look at it again and to make an effort to appease the property owners. A resolution of support for the property ownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; request was approved unanimously. Other business in brief â&#x20AC;˘ Approval was given for the final payment of $10,000 to be paid to Edge Contracting with a condition for the submission of the final paper work. City Engineer Matt Mohs said the total paid for the Enterprise Dr. project came in under the origi-

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turned in by bus drivers this year so far for driving past a bus when the stop arm was out. It was emphasized that drivers on the road need to always stop and wait behind a bus when the stop arm is engaged. Superintendent Schultz noted, that as part of their training, all bus drivers are taught to tell the students that ride the buses to wait until the stop arm is out and the driver has waved them across the road before they can do so. If they cross the road before being waved across, they are spoken to for their future safety. But, even if the students cross correctly, they are still in danger as long as other drivers do not stop appropriately for the bus. The board reviewed and

approved board policies 601 regarding school district curriculum and instructional goals, 603 regarding curriculum development, and 612.1 regarding development of parent and family engagement policies for Title I programs. They also reviewed the first readings of policies 701 regarding establishment and adoption of the school district budget, 701.1 regarding modification of the school district budget, and 702 regarding accounting. The Minnesota School Board Association’s winter conference will be held January 17-18 in Minneapolis and is free for school board members. Steve Snyder is planning to attend. The next Lanesboro School Board meeting will be held on December 13 at 7 p.m.

Chatfield Brass Band Community Christmas Concert to be held December 9 Get in the Christmas spirit with the Chatfield Brass Band as they present their annual Community Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 9 at 1:30 p.m. in Historic Potter Auditorium. You won’t want to miss this program which includes Tom Barnes narrating “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” Jerry Barrett soloing on “Toy Trum-

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John Dols is sworn-in as a council member. By Rich Wicks At the start of the regular meeting of the Spring Valley City Council on November 26, Mayor Struzyk swore in John Dols as a new council member, filling the vacancy caused by the departure of Jessy Betts. All members of the council were present (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, John Dols, Mike Hadland, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). No citizens had signed up to address the council during the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Visitors Sectionâ&#x20AC;? portion of the

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meeting. The council discussed a request from the Chamber of Commerce. The email from Ann Keim stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Chamber of Commerce is requesting that we are allowed to have the sledding hill during Christmas on Historic Broadway. Joe Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell is willing to bring in snow if necessary to prep the hill and do all snow removal. We will be requiring the kids to wear a helmet. The sledding will be from noon to 6 p.m. There will be bales at the end of

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the street to stop kids, like last year.â&#x20AC;? After brief discussion, the council approved the request. Jenny Simon gave an update on happenings at the library, including that the recent World War I re-enactment was very well received. She stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had over 80 people attend, so attendance was good, and thanks to everybody who cameâ&#x20AC;Ś And we had numerous requests to have him back, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to look into another grant to have him back to do another program.â&#x20AC;? John Fenske gave an update on swimming pool repairs, saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve finished up the swimming pool, all weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to do is pour some concrete in the springâ&#x20AC;Ś No more leaks!â&#x20AC;? He went on to explain that the pool will now allow for video recording of any future problem areas underground, which was not possible before. Deb Zimmer mentioned that auditors will be in for â&#x20AC;&#x153;preauditâ&#x20AC;? work on December 18. She also shared data showing comparisons of the final levy amounts for each of the past three years and she highlighted budgetary comparisons for 2013 through 2019. She mentioned, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You notice the debt is up about $300,000 and that is due to Washington (Street project).â&#x20AC;? Todd Jones voiced thanks and a â&#x20AC;&#x153;hats offâ&#x20AC;? to the Utility crew for the Christmas tree they recently erected. Troy Lange reported that the fire department had â&#x20AC;&#x153;a fairly busy monthâ&#x20AC;?

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meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. The next regular meeting of the council will be Monday, December 10 at 6p.m. As always, the public is welcome.

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By Annie Lewis At the Rushford City Council meeting on November 26, members heard a presentation for a housing development on an existing property located west of town. Bolton & Menk, an engineering planning and consulting firm, had been commissioned by the city to conduct a feasibility study for the approximately 100 acres near Trunk Highway 30 that is currently owned by the Woxland family. Derek Olinger from Bolton & Menk provided a summary of developing the section of land that is located just outside the city limits, but within the City of Rushford Village. The scope of the study was limited to preliminary concepts for sanitary sewer, water, storm water, grading and street improvements within the development as well as an extension of the municipal utilities to the development site. As requested by the city, two separate development scenarios were included in the study. The first was for a single-family development using the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s R-1 zoning requirements and the second for a higher density residential development using the R-3 (multi-family) zoning regulations. The single-family plan would have 1/4 to 1/3 acre lots, 70 feet wide with varying depths. The house designs would be frontfacing with double stall garages. The R-3 multi-family concept includes lots at a minimum 50 feet wide. Garages would be in the rear and alleys would be needed to access the units. A street would be required for both concepts with a sidewalk on one side of the street. Olinger provided costs for the development of both concepts and included estimated amounts for the construction of the streets, watermain, sanitary sewer and storm sewer within the development. Phase 1 of the single-family development was $1,230,900 for 29 lots at $42,500 per lot. Phase 2 would be $1,425,900 for 44 lots at $32,400 per lot. The estimates for the multi-family dwellings was $2,008,600 for phase 1 for 60 lots at $33,500 each and $2,287,200 for phase 2 for 63 new lots at $36,300 per lot. Tony Chladek, Rushford City Administrator said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re running out of lots in town and this seems to be the most feasible place to expand. This is a longrange plan. If we move forward, Phase 1 could take 10 years and Phase 2 as much as 20 years. Nothing is set in stone yet, but the good news is that we have options. There would not be a need for a water tower initially and there would be no major ticket items to start developing this area. The question is, when do we want to position ourselves for potential growth?â&#x20AC;? Councilor Terri Benson said

she agreed that the city needs to prepare for growth, but felt there was also a need to look at the existing homes in Rushford. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have some homes that need tender loving care and these should be considered in our plans. I feel that we should take care of our current housing as much as trying to expand new development.â&#x20AC;? Olinger concluded his presentation with a request for an additional $5,000 to conduct a geotechnical analysis to gather more accurate information about the soil and rock along the corridor of Trunk Highway 30 adjacent to the development area. The motion to proceed with the analysis was approved unanimously. In other business â&#x20AC;˘ Merchants Bank of Rushford was granted permission to hold the Christmas Wonderland Parade of Lights on Saturday December 8 at 7

p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Council approved the purchase of a new squad car for the Police Department. $44,500 was approved for a 2019 Chevy Tahoe Pursuit 4x4 from Lewiston Auto at a State Bid price with a trade-in allowance for the 2014 Chevy Caprice. The 2015 Tahoe will be kept as the second squad car. $53,000 was in the budget and had been saved for the purchase of the new vehicle. â&#x20AC;˘ The council was asked to update the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tobacco ordinance to include new language for electronic and vapor devices. Rushford Public Schools had contacted the city requesting the ordinance be updated so they could enforce it at school. Copies of the new ordinance will be sent to the stores that sell tobacco products: Kwik Trip, The Dollar Store and Pamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Liquor. A public hearing was set for January 28 at the city council meeting.Â The next city council meeting will be held on Monday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 101 N. Mill Street.

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Bluff Country Singers Christmas Concert to be held on December 9 Flute, organ, and bells join a full throated Christmas celebration of the 45 voice Bluff Country Singers under the direction of Elliott Grandall and accompanied by Suz Eberle on Sunday, December 9 at 2 p.m and 7 p.m. at Our Saviorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church, 805 S Broadway Ave, Spring Valley, (507) 346-7251. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sing We Now of Christmasâ&#x20AC;? starts off the first joyous set, followed by the inspirational â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where Shepherds Lately Knelt;â&#x20AC;? then a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carol of the Bellsâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ring the Christmas Bellsâ&#x20AC;? provide counter point to the traditional â&#x20AC;&#x153;In Dulci Jubilo.â&#x20AC;? Spirits will soar while flutist Renee Lechner interprets the majesty of a Jamie Mulfinger arrangement of the G.F. Handel version of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joy to the Worldâ&#x20AC;? and spines will tingle to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Toccata on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Veni Emmanuelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? with David Grandall on the sumptuous Our Saviorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pipe organ. The chorus returns for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ding

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Fillmore County Police Reports Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Derek Jeffrey Hall, 34, Austin, Minn.; 10/6/2018, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 11/13/2019), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (11/13/2018): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign all releases of information, Educational assessment/ program, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment (within 30 days), Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Submit to random searches, No driver’s license violations, No driving without insurance, Comply with Ignition Interlock Program, Defendant may transfer his probation to Mower County at the discretion of Court Services. Korby Dean Koch, 20, Preston, Minn.; 11/3/2018, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Isaac Kipcumba Lalang, 26, Little Rock, Ark.; 10/12/2018, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Melissa Ann McDonald, 35, Rochester, Minn.; 9/4/2018, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. MN State Patrol - Rochester Shane Thomas Henry Sexton, 19, Decorah, Iowa; 11/4/2018, Keep to Right (Over Center Line), Fine $50, Total Fees

$140. Scott Charles Hull, 49, Inver Grove Heights, Minn.; 11/10/2018, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Tanner Layton Mundt, 20,

St. Charles, Minn.; 10/28/2018, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Preston Police Department Eric Michael Dowling, 29, Rochester, Minn.; 10/20/2018, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Edin Mujic, 44, Maple Grove,

Farm toy • Nascar • aNtiques • tool • collectibles • Vehicle

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Selling 2 ringS all day • 12-14 hayrackS of SmallS Holiday appreciation auction. 500 lots (1/8th, 1/16th and 1/64th scale) new in box: John Deere, International, Case IH, pedal tractors, collector truck banks, and NASCAR race cars selling at 9am second ring. 2000 Buick Century 4dr 64,241 miles (sharp) selling at noon. 2010 Chevrolet Impala 4Dr 9,724 miles, 1 Owner, 1989 Ford 250 G 4WD with western snow plow, new motor, has 80,000 miles For more information, contact auction company or go to www.springvalleysales.com or auctionsgo.com

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. Minn.; 10/27/2018, Speeding (44/30), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Rushford Police Department Philip Dale Haug, 72, Lanesboro, Minn.; 9/12/2018, Lights - No White to Rear

Allowed, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Jeffery Ernest Wigdahl, 59, Rushford, Minn.; 11/2/2018, Expired Tabs - Under Six Months, Fine $30, Total Fees $120.

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By Paul Trende The 2018-2019 boys basketball season begins with at least a couple new developments. For the first time since the 1980s, venerable coach Thomas Vix wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be on the sideline in Rushford. The Trojans will have a new head man. Chris Drinkall is the only new coach in the county. Elsewhere, Kingsland takes its The Trende silver and Report b l a c k attack to the SEC. Only two of the seven Journal covered schools finished above .500 Paul Trende a season ago. Those top two teams graduated a lot and the other five are looking to improve upon sub-par seasons. Like the seven covered girls teams, there is a bit of uncertainty as to what is what. Five All-Conference and five All-conference Honorable Mention athletes do return. Four guys have a fair shot at surpassing 1,000 career points. The last boys teams standing a season ago were the RushfordPeterson Trojans. Tom Vixâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s group won Section 1A in convincing fashion. After a two year hiatus, they returned to the state tournament. There, they finished as consolation runner-up (6th). The Trojans rode a great senior group to an 11-6 TRC finish, a 24-9 overall campaign. But it will be a reboot this season. Vix leaves as coach and longtime assistant, 2000 R-P graduate, Chris Drinkall takes over. With the departures of All-TRC players Ben Ansell and Jake Paulson, All-TRC HM guys Dawson Dahl and Payton Hahn, four starters are gone. Those guys combined to average 37.6 points, 16.9 rebounds, and 7.4 steals per game. Point guard Landon Skalet is the only starter to return. He is the only senior on a team that has five juniors and seven sophomores plus two freshman. Skaletâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good one, an All-TRC pick a season ago (10.9 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 3.5 APG, 2.0 SPG) much due to his long-range prowess (79 Landon Skalet made threes in 176 attempts, 44.8%). He has hit at least one three in 26 straight games. From there, sophomores Luke Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hare (6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;2â&#x20AC;? F > 5.4 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 1.4 APG), a mid-range aficionado, and Kobe Lind (6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;1â&#x20AC;? G/F > 2.9 PPG, 1.3 RPG), return as fulltimers. Vinnie Mason (6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;4â&#x20AC;? Jr. F/C), Trey Olson (5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;8â&#x20AC;? So. G),

and Ben Wieser (6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;4â&#x20AC;? So. C) will be in for big rolls (to name three guys). The Trojans open at home with Moose Lake (a boys/ girls doubleheader). R-P has the Decorah Border Battle (with the hosts) and a home Holiday game (Randolph). Other home noncons are Kingsland, Hayfield, and Houston. Road non-cons are Mayer Lutheran (in Roseville), Crestwood (Cresco), SG, and G-E-T. The second longest lasting Journal covered team last year was Kingsland. The Knights rode a big senior class to a pair of play-off wins and some postseason hardware (Sub-Section Runner-Up). John Fenskeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guys fell to Section Champ R-P in the Section Final Four, finishing a fine season 8-10 in the TRC, but 17-12 overall. Like the Trojans, the Knight system will reboot. Six of Kingslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top eight from last year graduated, including All-TRC pick Zach Bubany, AllTRC HM guys Ian Meisner and Jackson Rindels. They lost 70% of their scoring, 83% of their rebounding, and 80% of their assists. There are only two fulltime holdovers. One is a very good one though, senior Wyatt Pruter. The 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;2â&#x20AC;? guard was All-TRC last year after leading team double-K in scoring (15.1 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 1.6 APG, 1.5 SPG) and made threeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (67). He shot 75% from the free throw line. Pruter put up 26 points on vaunted Caledonia, while ripping Chatfield for 29 and 27. With a season like his junior, he can attain 1,000 career points. The Knights second full-time returnee is Wyatt Pruter Reid Kruegel (5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;11â&#x20AC;? Sr. G > 3.1 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 1.3 APG). Pruter played in 28 games last season, Kruegel all 29. The rest of the Knight returnees played in around 28/29 games combined! Kingsland has six more seniors (eight total); Austin Stephans (6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;0â&#x20AC;? F), Bradyn Willford (6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;0â&#x20AC;? G/F), Jacob Welch (6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;0â&#x20AC;? F), Josh Warren (6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;1â&#x20AC;? C), Nick Wernimont (6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;2â&#x20AC;? G), and Reese Wolf (6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;1â&#x20AC;? G). They have a pair of tall juniors in Zach Houser (6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;4â&#x20AC;? F) and Brady Musel (6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;5â&#x20AC;? C), plus the only sophomore on varsity a year ago, Lucas Howard (5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;9â&#x20AC;? G). For their inaugural SEC season, the Knights begin at L/P. They have the Decorah Border Battle (Crestwood) and two holiday games (vs. Southland, at Houston). Other road noncons are R-P, Goodhue, Hayfield, and BP. Home non-cons are D-E, Z-M, Chatfield, FC, and USC. Six of Kingslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last seven games are at home. Returning the most starters of the Journal covered teams

is Houston. The Hurricanes, in their first year under Trent Vix, went 5-8 in the SEC, 11-17 overall. They won a play-off game but lost to R-P in the 1A Round of 16. The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Canes bring back four starters. Senior James Hongerholt heads the cast. The 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;2â&#x20AC;? G/F was All-SEC 2nd Team last season, averaging 17.4 points per game and close to a doubledouble. The long versatile scorer is closing in on a 1,000 career points. Alex Van Gundy, a 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;0â&#x20AC;? junior guard, is also back. He was named All-TRC HM while averaging 15.4 points per game. The duo combined for over 900 combined points last year, making them one of the highest scoring returning tandems in the SEC. James Point guard Hongerholt Connor Van Gundy (5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;11â&#x20AC;? Sr. G) and Mikkel Schutte (6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;2â&#x20AC;? Jr. G), whose brother Micah was a stand-out on Houstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excellent 20152016 squad, round out Houstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s returning foursome. Hongerholt is a third-year starter while the Van Gundys and Schutte enter their third years on varsity. Houston went iron-man last year, playing its top five big minutes. That could change, as they have six seniors, the trio above, Jacob Becker (5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;10â&#x20AC;? C), and additions, stand-out football players Jaytin Millen (5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;10â&#x20AC;? C) and Kyle Twite (6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;0â&#x20AC;? C). Houston also has six juniors. The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Canes open by hosting M-C. They have the Decorah Border Battle (Central Elkader) and Holiday games (at FC, vs. Kingsland). Like the girls, they play the Knights a trio of times. Other road non-cons are R-P, W-K, L-A, and Cannon Falls. Home non-cons are Kenyon-Wanamingo, Alden-Conger, and Cotter. The team with the highest probability of drastically increasing its win total this season are the Chatfield Gophers. Jeff DeBuhrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s group went 2-16 in the TRC last year, 4-22 overall. They fell to Caledonia in the 1AA Round of 16. Chatfield graduated four full-time seniors, but no All-TRC players. They return four of their top five scorers, a cast headed by sophomore Reid Johnson. The 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;1â&#x20AC;? guard led the Reid Johnson Gophers in scoring, rebounding, and steals last season (11.8 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 1.5 APG, 1.7 SPG), whilst notching a 30-point game, all exceptionally rare for a freshSee SPORTS Page 29 î&#x192;¤

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man. Johnson (parents Rushford natives) was named All-TRC HM. Back also are Josef Fahrenholtz (6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;6â&#x20AC;? Sr. C > 8.9 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 48% FGs), Landon Bance (5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;10â&#x20AC;? Jr. G > 7.0 PPG, 36.8% from three, 2.0 RPG, 1.0 APG), and Ben Brogan (5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;11â&#x20AC;? Sr. G > 5.6 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 3.1 APG, 1.0 SPG), giving the Gophers size, shooting, and intangibles respectively. Seth Allen (5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;9â&#x20AC;? Sr. G > 3.1 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 1.9 APG) is a fifth full-time returnee. Kobe Schott (6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;0â&#x20AC;? Sr. F), Jack Tuohy (6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;3â&#x20AC;? Sr. F), Tryston Morlang (5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;8â&#x20AC;? Sr. G), and Zach Roline (6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;2â&#x20AC;? Sr. C) also saw action in double-digit games. The Gophers have seven seniors. They open versus PEM. Chatfield has the TRC/HVL Showdown at Mayo Civic Center (Z-M) and the WSU Holiday Tourney (Lanesboro, CochraneFountain City). Other road noncons are Kingsland and Cannon Falls. Home non-cons are BP, Triton, Stewartville, and Pine Island. In Mabel, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s year two for Russell Larson commanding the blue, red, and white. The Cougars went 4-9 in the SEC last year, 8-18 overall. They fell to Houston in a 1A play-in game. Mabel-Canton lost four regulars, but they return four regulars, including three starters. The cast is headed by fourth-year player Drew Wyffels. Short in build, the 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;9â&#x20AC;? point guard isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t short on stats. The very quick Wyffels averaged team bests in scoring (14.0), assists (7.3), and steals (2.5) while adding a highly respectable guard rebound number (5.3). Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a threat to put a â&#x20AC;&#x153;fiveâ&#x20AC;? up in three-plus categories every night. Wyffels made the AllSEC 1st Team a season ago and should clear 1,000 career points when it is all said and done. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

got help down low. M-C returns its top two rebounders in the form of rugged Blake Henry (6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;1â&#x20AC;? Sr. F > 8.7 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 1.1 SPG) and long Dylan Loppnow (6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;4â&#x20AC;? Sr. C > 8.1 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 1.6 BPG). The later shot 53% from the field. Versatile â&#x20AC;&#x153;in betweenâ&#x20AC;? guy Ryan Kuhn (5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;10â&#x20AC;? Sr. G > 6.5 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 2.3 APG, 1.7 SPG) rounds out the big returnees. After him, the Cougars have roles to fill. No other returnee played in 20 games last year, though Brandon Schneider (5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;9â&#x20AC;? G), Cody Lueck (5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;8â&#x20AC;? G), and Jon Smith (5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;11â&#x20AC;? F) give M-C seven seniors. The Cougars also have six juniors. M-C opens by hosting Hayfield. They have the Decorah Border Battle (South Winn) and Holiday games (vs. FC, at Southland). Home noncons include Hayfield (opener), Alden-Conger, Cotter, and Cannon Falls. Road non-cons are L-A and Decorah. In Lanesboro, the Burros will look to notch a few more wins than last year. It was a tough season, as Chris Hansonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s group went 1-12 in the SEC, 2-24 overall. They fell at Hayfield in a 1A play-in game. The Burros scored 60-plus points just once. They have room for optimism. Three starters return, including their top two scorers. Senior Carson Schwichtenberg, Carson an All-SEC Schwichtenberg 2nd Team performer, heads that cast. The 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;0â&#x20AC;? guard led Lanesboro in scoring (15.4), assists (3.0), and steals (1.6) while adding a team secondbest rebound total (4.8). Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hit 50-plus threeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in back-to-back season. His top teammate is All-

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By Drew Hatzenbihler Solid Waste Administrator Bob Dylan said it best when he wrote â&#x20AC;&#x153;times they are a-changinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.â&#x20AC;? As uncomfortable as it may be, change is inevitable. Here in Fillmore County we are forced to change more often than we may like. Due to changes in Drew recycling m a r k e t s , Hatzenbihler and changes to policies at the landfills Fillmore County uses, we are making several changes to our operation that may affect our residents as well. Change 1 Medical sharps disposal The first significant change is that Fillmore County residents can no longer dispose of medical sharps (medical needles, and sharp medical instruments) in their trash. These items must now be tape-sealed in a hard sided detergent-type plastic bottle or a specially designed sharps container and brought directly to the Resource Recovery Center in Preston. Fillmore County is accepting residential quantities of these items free of charge for county residents. Medical sharps from business or agriculture must find a collection service for these materials. In the past, residents have been allowed to seal these items in a hard sided container and dispose of them with their normal trash. THIS IS NO LONGER ALLOWED within Fillmore County: ALL HOUSEHOLD QUANTITIES OF MEDICAL SHARPS MUST BE BROUGHT DIRECTLY TO THE FILLMORE COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY CENTER. This change is being required by one of the landfills that Fillmore County has a contract with. Sharps that are disposed of in the trash pose

a serious safety risk to their employees when working in the landfill as well as when doing maintenance on landfill equipment. These materials pose a similar threat to the Fillmore County employees working around the materials and equipment as well. If Fillmore County fails to comply with this regulation, the county will incur fines. In addition to banning medical sharps, we are also prohibited from sending cardboard to our landfill. Change 2 Cardboard must be recycled The second significant change is that ALL CARDBOARD MUST BE RECYCLED and cannot be disposed of in your normal trash. This includes corrugated boxes and sheets, shipping boxes, cereal boxes, and similar products. If you haul your trash to the recovery center yourself, you have likely been informed that cardboard cannot be thrown in with landfill materials and must be recycled. If the landfill finds any loads we send to them contaminated with cardboard, we are charged more than double our normal fee for that load. These fees could result in higher costs for trash services throughout the county. To help keep everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s costs low, please make sure you are recycling any and all cardboard from your household. Change 3 Only certain plastics accepted The third and final significant change is to the materials that can be recycled at the Fillmore County Resource Recovery Center. Since the majority of recycling within the county is brought to this facility, these new rules will apply to most residents (check with your local hauler if you are unsure). Due to recent events, recycling markets within our area have changed significantly. As a result, some of the materials we have collected in the past must now be thrown out with your household trash rather than

a variance was approved. â&#x20AC;˘ Sheriff Tom Kaase requested and received approval to sell three DUI vehicle seizures at an auction company in Wisconsin. The sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s department had leased three vehicles through Enterprise Fleet Management earlier this year (two Ford Explorers and an Equinox). Kaase requested and received approval to lease a Dodge Durango through Enterprise as discussed in the Law Enforcement committee. Approval was given to begin the hiring process for a chief deputy. Kaase said he and Sheriff-elect John DeGeorge have been meeting and talking to make a smooth transition. â&#x20AC;˘ A conditional use permit for Linnea Weiser, Bloomfield Township, was approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. Weiser is purchasing 16 acres including the club house on the former golf course near Spring Valley. The Agricultural Tourism CUP

your recycling. Fillmore County will now only accept #1, #2, #4, and #5 plastics. These numbers are generally found on the bottom of plastic containers inside the three â&#x20AC;&#x153;chasing arrowsâ&#x20AC;? recycling symbol. If there is no â&#x20AC;&#x153;chasing arrowâ&#x20AC;? found on the container or it has a different number than the numbers listed above, it cannot be recycled and must be thrown out with your normal household trash. In addition to plastics,

Fillmore County can no longer accept shredded paper materials for recycling. This material must also be placed in your normal household trash for disposal. The reason for the change in plastics recycling is that there are currently no markets for certain grades (numbers) of plastic. Without a market, these materials get stock piled or thrown away. In addition, they can also contaminate desirable plastics

(plastics that do have a market) if they inadvertently get sorted with other plastics. Similarly, shredded paper is too small to be effectively collected and can cause issues for sorting/processing equipment and also contaminates loads of other recyclable materials. As always, if you have any questions about these changes, you can call the Fillmore County Resource Recovery Center at (507) 765-4704.

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Intergovernmental Trust dividend in the amount of $98,341 has been received. In the two prior years this dividend was used to pay for courthouse security equipment. Approval was given to put the dividend dollars into the Infrastructure Fund. Some of the dividend will be used to pay for two people to attend a safety meeting. About two-thirds of the dividend is attributable to workers compensation and the other third is attributable to property and casualty coverage. â&#x20AC;˘ County Engineer Ron Gregg explained that the reconstruction of CSAH 5 through the city of Wykoff from the intersection of Highway 80 and CSAH 5 north .4 miles on CSAH 5 will require an application for a variance. Minnesota rules for state aid operations require a 30 mph design speed. He said at best they can squeeze in a 25 mph curve because a 30 mph curve would encroach on a residence. A resolution to ask for

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sor will supervise this person. Approval was also given to advertise for an account technician to replace an elected officer (Heidi Jones). The board has started the process to hire a Land Services Director to replace retiring county assessor Cindy Blagsvedt. Approval was given to make budget adjustments related to the new Land Services structure. Vickerman said it will not change the budget or levy but only move dollars around within the budget. Newly elected officials will be sworn in at the January 8 meeting, which will also be the annual meeting. There will be a board meeting on January 22. Another meeting may be scheduled in January if need be. The last meeting this year will be December 18. Rep. Greg Davids and Senator Jeremy Miller will attend that meeting to discuss 2019 legislative priorities. Other business in brief â&#x20AC;˘ The Minnesota Counties

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By Karen Reisner At the county boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s November 27 meeting, scheduling for upcoming meetings was discussed. The Truth in Taxation hearing will be held December 11, 6 p.m., after an afternoon board meeting. This is an opportunity for citizens to hear a report on next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget and levy and a review of the current year. The hearing gives the public an opportunity to become more informed about the proposed budget and levy and to participate in the discussion. The preliminary levy was set in September. Property owners have recently received notice of proposed property taxes for 2019. County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman discussed Land Records Department positions. A motion to elevate the position of office support specialist to account technician lead was approved as recommended by the Personnel Committee. The Land Services Director/Asses-

will allow her to rent out the existing club house for weddings and other events. Two conditions were attached to the CUP: must have liability insurance and music must cease by midnight. â&#x20AC;˘ Jessica Erickson, in her capacity as the Community Health Service (CHS) administrator for the Houston-Fillmore Joint Board of Health, recommended updating current funding percentages used for grant applications to 53% Fillmore (population 20,979) and 47% Houston (population 18,761). The Joint Board of Health develops and maintains community health service under local administration. She reviewed the bylaws, adding that each county is responsible for how they spend their funds and the joint board should meet four times per year. â&#x20AC;˘ A three-year contract and an invoice from SHI in the amount of $45,898 was approved for renewal of Microsoft assurances. The invoice covers from November 1, 2018, to December 31, 2019. Vickerman noted the funds are in the budget.

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

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244 WINONA ST NE, CHATFIELD

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626 TWIFORD ST. SW, CHATFIELD

$184,900 #4091634

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

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$425,000 10735 COUNTY ROAD 136 SE, CHATFIELD #4092223 â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 baths â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ Steel siding â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled Kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Custom cabinets, Backsplash â&#x20AC;˘ Granite tops â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood floors â&#x20AC;˘ Wrap around porch â&#x20AC;˘ 2013 Pole shed (48â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) â&#x20AC;˘ Barn w/metal exterior â&#x20AC;˘ 2.5 acres pasture with shed/corral â&#x20AC;˘ New roof & septic

$899,900 $1,200,000 #4082543 12738 MILL CREEK RD SE, CHATFIELD 12089 SPRING ROAD SE, CHATFIELD #4090101 80 ACRES

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

$124,900 #4084344

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

309 FREEMAN ST NW, PRESTON

$139,900 #4091193

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

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

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$209,900 #4092007

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

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

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

REDUCED 20K

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

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bath â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ 2,664 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ Custom Walkout Ranch â&#x20AC;˘ 2004 â&#x20AC;˘ 1961-1.5 Story â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood floors â&#x20AC;˘ Poured foundation â&#x20AC;˘ Both floors have in-floor heat â&#x20AC;˘ Handicap accessible â&#x20AC;˘ New metal roof & windows â&#x20AC;˘ Numerous outbuildings â&#x20AC;˘ Ceramic tile throughout â&#x20AC;˘ Granite tops â&#x20AC;˘ Fireplace â&#x20AC;˘ Hobby Farm â&#x20AC;˘ Selling â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS-ISâ&#x20AC;? condition â&#x20AC;˘ Cash/Conventional â&#x20AC;˘ Barn/Machine shed (40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x96â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) 3 Box stalls â&#x20AC;˘ 5 double tie stalls â&#x20AC;˘ 60 acres tillable â&#x20AC;˘ 55 acres pasture â&#x20AC;˘ 8 acres woods, Balance yard BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED 1878 QUEEN ANNE

1925 CHARMER

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

6.93 ACRES

127 ACRES

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY!

100 GOLD ST N, WYKOFF

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

INCREDIBLE HILLTOP SETTING WITH GORGEOUS VIEWS

AMAZING ACREAGE 1 MILE TO TOWN

NEW PRICE

$185,000 311 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD

FARM LAND

CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JORDAN TOWNSHIP! 154 Acres of bare land, (100 acres tillable, 40 acres pasture with spring, 14 acres woods/non-tillable). Possible building site. $885,000 $840,000 $750,000 WYKOFF â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Farm in Jordan Township â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 124 acres located in a beautiful valley with the Root River running through the property. Approximately 45 acres could be tillable with the balance being fenced pasture. Includes hay shed. $399,900 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HOLT TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Approximately 93.5 acres (39 tillable acres rented, 13.5 CRP, 22 wooded, balance yard/pasture) with home and outbuildings. Excellent investment & hunting property. $535,000 $480,000

new driveway, trails and tons of wildlife. #4085542 $149,900 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 acres of woods with approximately 400â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of creek frontage and adjoins State land. Ideal for hunting, recreation or weekend getaway. Additional land available for building site. #4076539 $49,900

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TIM DANIELSON

homes@timdanielson.com

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

ELCOR Realty Co.

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

406 UNION ST NE, CHATFIELD

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

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! $79,900

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

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

REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT

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

MLS#4088546

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

Licensed in the

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

100 Hidden Valley Lanesboro, MN $549,000 MLS#4071760 4 BED, 4 BATH • 2,718 SQ. FT.

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

Contact John Today!

REAL ESTATE

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

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

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802 7th Ave SW Austin, MN $109,900

508 Kenilworth Avenue S Lanesboro, MN $169,900

MLS#4090303

MLS#4091759

3 BED, 2 BATH • 1,780 SQ. FT. Beautiful home & Lovely Neighborhood! You don’t want to miss this wonderful 3 Bedroom, 2 bath home with nice Kitchen with lots of cabinet space, formal dining room that opens into the large living room area with new ﬁreplace. The dining room has a walk-out to a beautiful deck and large backyard that is fully fenced.

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

Price Reduced

MLS#4085076 1 BED, 2 BATHS • 3,472 SQ. FT. The Cracked Egg is a well established restaurant for sale in scenic Lanesboro! Great Location off of US Hwy 16 and Parkway. Specialzing in

Ag Land Residential commerical recreational

500 Riverview Dr. Whalan, MN $84,900

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

701 Parkway Ave Lanesboro, MN $185,000

MLS#4086386 MLS#4086390 2.61 ACRES 2.50 ACRES Gorgeous Lot for sale with the enjoyment Gorgeous Lot for sale with the enjoyment of common woods, trails and access to the of common woods, trails and access to Root River for outdoor enjoyment. It’s time the Root River for outdoor enjoyment. It’s to build on this 2.61 acre lot! time to build on this 2.50 acre lot!

21257 US Hwy 52 • Preston, MN

FOR RENT

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MLS#4087466

Multi-purpose building w/beautiful panoramic views of Camp Creek Valley for each office. 5 large office spaces available to rent. Each office space for rent is $400/Mo. All utilities are paid by owner. Lease agreements are 1yr5yr lease agreements. Kitchen area incl. stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator. New updated women & men restrooms. 35-car parking lot.

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

MN & IA Licensed

305 E Hwy 52, Canton $159,900

201 Washington St NW Preston

32505 Nordic Ct, Rushford

Beautiful woodwork. 3 bed 2 bath. Large garage. $170,000

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

145 2nd Ave SW, Harmony NEW LISTING!

$45,000

$159,900

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

217 River St SW, Preston

! REDUCED

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

830$159,900 3rd Ave SE, Harmony $359,900

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

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

740 3rd Ave SE, Harmony One$159,900 level living. 3 bed 2 bath. 2007 build. $216,000 NEW BUILD. 3 bed 3 bath. Large lot.

135 Church St N, Peterson

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

320 2nd Ave SE, Harmony

1900s treasure. 5 bed 2 bath. Loaded with original features.

$435,000

* 80 acres *

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

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

Kelsey Bergey REALTOR, GRI

Owner retiring. Village Square Restaurant, Harmony

PH: (507) 251-0281 remax@harmonytel.net

River rec & Bike Rental plus shop. Turnkey. $399,000

60 1st Ave SE, Harmony

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30 2nd St NE, Harmony

www.SEMNrealestate.com

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

$89,900

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

New Ofﬁce

Results $139,900

209 PRESTON ST. NW, PRESTON

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

NEW

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

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

$147,500

SOLD!

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

ISTIN

$257,500

L NEW

$144,900

ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE $59,900

FORESTVILLE STATE PARK

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

REDU

$569,900

27583 DEEP RIVER ROAD LANESBORO

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

Commercial Opportunities

$124,900

27315 230TH ST, PRESTON

$139,900

SOLD!

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

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

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

PH: (507) 458-6110

105 Coffee St E, Lanesboro

$159,900

Plenty of space! 5 bed 4 bath. Great fenced yard. $259,900

Roxanne Johnson

Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI

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

$69,900

! REDUCED

Condo living in Preston, Call for details!

Todd Hadoff

Commercial Opportunities

309 N Locust St., Mabel

280 2nd St NE, Harmony

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

$69,900

! REDUCED

$74,900

NEW LISTING!

$264,900

NEW LISTING!

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

505 CALHOUN AVENUE S, LANESBORO

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

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

SOLD!

205 1ST STREET SE, HAYFIELD

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

Fillmore County Journal 507-765-2151 • ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com

$135,000

Spud Boy Diner

105 PARKWAY AVE, LANESBORO

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

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

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APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Accounting Technician in the Fillmore County Land Records Department. This is a regular, non-exempt position, eligible for benefits. Minimum Qualifications: Requires minimum of High School diploma or GED and some specialized training beyond high school and a minimum 1-year relevant work experience or equivalent combination education and experience. Strong attention to detail is required to be successful in this position. Applicants with knowledge and/or experience with software and/or processes pertaining to land record processing are encouraged to apply. Rate of Pay: $17.8123/hour according to the 2018 non-union pay scale (Grade 5/Step1) with final salary dependent on qualifications. Job description and application materials may be obtained from: www.co.fillmore.mn.us; Fillmore County Coordinatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, 101 Fillmore Street, P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; or by phone at (507) 765-4566. Current County application form REQUIRED. Resumes accepted but not in lieu of a completed application. Application Deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 21, 2018. EOE h3,10,17-o

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HELP WANTED on dairy farm near Fountain, Minn. For information call 507-272-8390. h26,3 Substitute bus drivers Houston Public Schools is looking for substitute Bus Drivers. Needs include driving morning and afternoon routes, daytime trips or evening events. HPS is willing to train new drivers. Must be able to pass DOT health and driving requirements. Salary and benefits to follow the Local 70 Agreement. Interested candidates should send completed District application and letter of interest to the Office of the Superintendent, 306 West Elm Street, Houston, MN 55943. HPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. h3,10-o SEMI TRUCK DRIVER - Class A, CDL and clean driving record required. Days, Monday-Friday. MN & IA, part-time and full-time available. Average pay: $18-$25/ hr. Luke Junge, 507-259-4556. h14,TFN-o WE ARE GROWING! The Jeff Ellingson Agency is seeking career minded individuals that understand the unlimited earning potential and an opportunity to own their own business in the insurance field. This sales and service position includes salary plus new and renewal commissions. This is a unique career opportunity for professionals in the Preston area. If interested please email your resume and cover letter to Jeff Ellingson at jellings@amfam. com. h20tfn-o REACH OUT TO HELP A NEIGHBOR! Lutheran Social Service of MN is seeking volunteers to serve as companions to older adults in the community. Companions share their time and compassion to help support their health and independence. Income and mileage reimbursement provided! Call Jacqueline at 651-3109455 or jacqueline.james@lssmn.org h5,12,19,26,3,10,17,24-o

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GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITY! Earn a good living while learning a new business - serving people in the Preston, MN area. Compensation is salary plus commission. Send resume to jellings@ amfam.com at Jeffrey Ellingson Agency, Inc. hTFN15-o LANESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT #229 is accepting applications from qualified individuals for the position of Head Girls Track Coach for the 2019 season. Applications can be found on our school website (www.lanesboro.k12. mn.us) or may be picked up at the school office, 100 Kirkwood St E. Lanesboro, MN. Send application to Bret KlaehnAthletic Director, 100 Kirkwood St E., Lanesboro MN 55949. Open until filled. EOE h19,26,3-o APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Land Records Director in the Fillmore Land Records Department. This is a regular, exempt position, eligible for benefits. Minimum Qualifications: Requires minimum of Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Business Administration or related area to real estate appraisal along with Accredited Minnesota Assessorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (AMA) licensure and five years relevant work experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. Must be able to obtain Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (SAMA) licensure within two years of employment. Rate of Pay: $34.59/hour with final salary dependent on qualifications. Job description and application materials may be obtained from: www.co.fillmore. mn.us; Fillmore County Coordinatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, 101 Fillmore Street, P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; or by phone at (507) 765-4566. Current County application form REQUIRED. Resumes accepted but not in lieu of a completed application. Application Deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. EOE h19,26,3

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NURSING ASSISTANTS FT/PT and On-Call

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

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PUBLIC NOTICES Vehicle Towing in Forestville Township Any vehicle stuck in the snow in a manner that does not allow snow removal equipment to pass on a Forestville Township road will be towed at the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expense after attempts are made to contact the owner. Lori Winter, Clerk Forestville Township Publish12/3, 1/7

Notice of Public Hearing on Improvements To whom it may concern

TIME AND PLACE:

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

NATURE OF IMPROVEMENT:

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

ESTIMATE COST

The total estimated cost of said improvements is $1,291,600.

AREA PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED

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

AUTHORITY

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

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

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

Notice norway township Norway Township will close the minimum maintenance portion of Bear Paw Road for the winter plowing season. Walter Laumb, Clerk Norway Township Publish 3,10

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

notices carrolton township Beginning December 15, 2018, through March 15, 2019, Gaelic Road will be closed for the winter months from one mile west of Hwy. 250 to Goodview Drive. The December meeting for Carrolton Towhship will be at 4:00 p.m. on December 5 at the town hall. Luanne Storelee Carrolton Township Clerk Publish 26, 3 NOTICE OF ROAD VACATION HEARING NORWAY TOWNSHIP FILLMORE COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the town board of Norway Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota will conduct a public hearing on the 18th day of December, 2018, at 6:45 p.m. at Kahoun Road and reconvening at 7:00 p.m. at the Norway Town Hall located at 44005 County Rd 10 Rushford MN 55971 for the purpose of considering and acting upon a petition it received calling for the vacation of the following described road: Kahoun Rd Located off of 250th Street in section 13 of Norway township. All persons interested in this matter are encouraged to attend the hearing. The tracts of land through which said road passes and the owners and occupants thereof, as nearly as we can determine, are as follows: Owners Carter Lee John Kahoun Alvin Paulson Dated: 11/27/2018 Walter Laumb Norway Township Clerk Publish 3,10 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-18-776 Estate of Allerd D. Freimark, Decedent AMENDED NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS ďżź It is Ordered and Notice is given that on January 3, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 101 Fillmore St W, Preston, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated, November 3, 2018, and codicil to the Will, dated November 3, 2018, (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Willâ&#x20AC;?), and for the appointment of Aleta Capelle, whose address is 809 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: December 3, 2018 BY THE COURT Matthew J. Opat, Judge of District Court James D. Attwood Court Administrator By: /s/Sara Peterson Attorney for Petitioner William P. Volkmar Dunlap & Seeger, P.A. 30 3rd Street SE, Suite 400 Rochester, MN, 55904 Attorney License No: 0113104 Telephone: (507) 288-9111 FAX: (507) 288-9342 Email: wpv@dunlaplaw.com Publish 3,10

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

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SUMMARY OF MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2018 COUNTY BOARD MEETING The Fillmore County Board met in regular 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 2018-051: Final payment to Minnowa Construction, Inc. in the sum of $6,870.44 for SAP 23-599-198, Sumner Township The Board approved the following agenda items: â&#x20AC;˘ the agenda â&#x20AC;˘ the following consent agenda: 1. November 6, 2018, County Board amended minutes â&#x20AC;˘ Update from Ag Society on project at fairgrounds â&#x20AC;˘ Approved purchase of skid loader attachments â&#x20AC;˘ Approved voting delegates and committee representation for AMC 2018 Annual Meeting The following Commissionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; warrants were approved: Vendor name, description Amount COUNTY REVENUE FUND Luhmann Law, LLC, court appointed attorneys 900.00 Fillmore Co Treasurer- Credit Card/ACH, PH supplies, waiver reimbursables 1,228.45 Preston Service Plus, repair and maintenance 14,551.99 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) 16,680.44 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (21 bills - not listed) 3,172.82 TOTAL REVENUE FUND 19,853.26 COUNTY ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Chosen Valley Testing Inc, consulting 3,150.00 Core & Main LP, culverts 622.38 Dave Syverson Freightliner, machinery parts 5,331.60 Dude Solutions Inc., repair and maintenance 2,895.00 Fillmore Co Treasurer- Credit Card/ACH, registrations, engineering supplies 3,226.84 Preston Auto Parts, shop supplies 748.07 Sprau/Allan C and Loreen K, right of way costs 556.13 Universal Truck Equipment Inc, equipment and machinery parts 19,648.00 Valley Home Improvement, building maintenance 1,173.57 W.D. Larson Co Ltd Inc, machinery parts 1,408.28 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) 38,759.87 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (10 bills - not listed) 1,407.67 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 40,167.54 SANITATION FUND HARTERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TRASH & RECYCLING INC, repair and maintenance 1,063.28 Southern Minnesota Recycling, recycling operation expense 580.00 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) 1,643.28 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (6 bills - not listed) 695.21 TOTAL SANITATION FUND 2,338.49 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 3 SUMMARY OF MINUTES NOVEMBER 27, 2018 COUNTY BOARD MEETING 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 2018-052: apply for Administrative Variance to State Aid in City of Wykoff to reconstruct CSAH Hwy 5 through the City of Wykoff RESOLUTION 2018-053: Conditional Use Permit for Linnea Weiser, Event Venue, Bloomfield Township The Board approved the following agenda items: â&#x20AC;˘ the agenda â&#x20AC;˘ the following consent agenda: 1. November 13, 2018 County Board 2. Completion of probation for Samantha Grabau, Case Aide 3. Merit increase for Kelli Jo Dornink, Social Worker â&#x20AC;˘ Auditor warrants â&#x20AC;˘ approved the allocation of Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust Dividends â&#x20AC;˘ approved the schedule for the January 2019 meetings â&#x20AC;˘ approved Sheila Buenger as Account Tech Lead â&#x20AC;˘ approved budget adjustments prior to Truth In Taxation hearing â&#x20AC;˘ approved selling seized vehicles at auction in Wisconsin â&#x20AC;˘ approved to begin hiring process for Deputy Sheriff â&#x20AC;˘ approved the 3-year contract and invoice from SHI International Corp The following Commissionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; warrants were approved: Vendor name, description Amount COUNTY REVENUE FUND Bob Barker Company, Inc, inmate clothing 525.31 MN Dept Of Corrections, ICWC wage 595.00 Ratwik,Roszak & Maloney, PA, professional services 1,365.00 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) 2,485.31 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (28 bills - not listed) 4,511.00 TOTAL REVENUE FUND 6,996.31 COUNTY ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Cintas Corporation No.2, uniforms 724.32 Erickson Engineering LLC, consulting 888.50 Force America Distributing LLC, parts 1,266.92 Hovey Oil Co Inc, gas & diesel 5,181.92 Hyland Motor Company, parts 529.00 Milestone Materials Inc, rock 504.17 Minnowa Construction Inc, construction costs 6,870.44 Mississippi Welders Supply Co, fire extinguisher inspection 816.22 Preston Equipment Co, hydraulic oil 828.27 Severson Oil Company, diesel 1,913.93 Thompson Motors Of Wykoff Inc, parts/labor 3,642.99 Thompson Sand, sand 24,877.65 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) 48,004.33 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (13 bills - not listed) 2,384.58 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 50,388.91 SANITATION FUND Green Lights Recycling, Inc, light bulb disposal 843.54 HARTERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TRASH & RECYCLING INC, October fees 38,897.93 Veolia Environmental Services, Household Hazardous Waste - Fall 7,574.80 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) 47,316.30 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (3 bills - not listed) 189.76 TOTAL SANITATION FUND 47,506.03 COUNTY AIRPORT FUND Bolton & Menk Inc. 26,300.84 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) 26,300.84 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (none) 0.00 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND 26,300.84 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 3 meeting notice newburg township Newburg Township Board will hold its regular monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m., beginning in December 2018. Barb Eiken, Clerk Newburg Township Publish 26,3

notice holt township Holt Township is changing their regular monthly meeting time for the winter months. The new time will be 6 p.m. starting December 10, 2018. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at Sons of Norway Hall, Lanesboro. Publish 3

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