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Rushford reviews finances; preps for performance review

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By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The Rushford City Council met Monday, November 27 for its regular meeting. Pictured, left to right, are Mayor Chris Hallum, Councilors Terri Benson and Jim O’Donnell, and City Clerk Kathy Zacher.

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bring a price tag of $2 million. Streets for that project have not yet been determined.

Terms for bonded projects will be planned at a 10-year duration, but exceptions may occur in the instance of utility related debt.

Additional suggestions from Bubany included budgeting a tax rate to maintain levels if the tax rate is expected to go down due to debt retiring. He suggests this will allow reserves to increase, avoiding sizable tax increases in the future when new debt is issued. “The informal goal is to keep the tax rate somewhere between 85-90%,” added Bubany in a letter to the city.

This amount will keep tax and utility impact on a typical residential property at 3% or less annually. The tax rate goal is lower than several other See Review Page 2 

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Motion for land acquisition fails

By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

An effort to get county support for the purchase of the Ione Larson farm to add to the Choice Wildlife Management Area again failed at the November 28 county board meeting. Mike Tenny, Department of Natural Resources, and Robert McGillivray, Trust for Public Land (non-profit conservation organization) had requested the resolution of support at an October 3 meeting.

At that time commissioner Gary Peterson had requested input from Norway and Preble Townships. The 379 acres straddles both townships. The land now has five owners, members of the Ione Larson Family Trust. Tenny

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He said there was no opposition from the township boards. Tenny said road maintenance was also discussed.

The plan was to use Outdoor Heritage Funds with the DNR also contributing Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) funds. McGillivray explained due to the use of RIM funding, county board approval was needed. He noted that this RIM funding, used for DNR purchases, is not the same as the RIM program used by private landowners. Commissioner Duane Bakke suggested that the use of RIM funds allows a higher price to be paid for the land.

Payment in lieu of taxes (PILT) would be made to the county See ACQUISITION FAILS Page 11 

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The Rushford City Council recently received a financial update and it appears the city is on target for financial goals.

Consultant Mike Bubany, of David Drown Associates, indicated eight notable points in a summary to the council as the city sought to plan for the timing and size of tentative projects.

The city continues to comply with a self-imposed $6,000 per capita debt ceiling. The amount has been raised since 2011 after a number of capital improvement projects were undertaken.

Per Bubany’s statistical data for the city, the debt limit could spike in 2019 and 2022, with the onset of potential projects, but is largely on a downward trend through 2034. If the city stays within plans, it could be in a moderate to low debt level

in 10-12 years.

This is all relative to projects that may need to be undertaken, however, as some projects are state directed. Bubany predicts that a cash contribution from the city’s general fund may be needed in the coming years to stay below the debt per capita limit and offset projects such as Minnesota Department of Transportation’s planned Highway 30 project, expected in 2023. The state is currently anticipating the city’s share of the project at $1,345,000. The city is also anticipating replacing undersized and insufficient water and sewer services on the Steven’s Avenue portion of Highway 30 during the project.

For now, no capital improvement projects are planned for 2018, other than those already within the budget. A 2019 street improvement project is currently planned and could

Some cities/townships may choose the option of mail-in only balloting for local, state, and federal elections. The option is only available to those precincts with less than 400 registered voters. The use of mail-in only ballots is authorized by Minnesota Statute 204B.45.

The cities of Whalan, Canton and Fountain, and Newburg Township are planning to use the mail-in only option. The decision to do so is authorized by the city council or township board through the passage of a resolution selecting the mail-in only option. A precinct with less than 400 registered voters on June 1 of an election year may

apply to the county auditor to conduct the upcoming election by mail-in only. This option remains in effect for future elections until revoked by the governing body of the precinct.

The mail-in option allows smaller precincts to save on the cost of elections. Smaller cities and townships have difficulty finding enough election judges.

Judges are paid for their service to be at their precinct from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election day. Fillmore County provides the election judges/trained staff to tabulate mail-in ballots and absentee ballots. The county essentially acts as the polling place for mail-in only precincts on election day. Carrie Huff-

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Rate projections through 2031 appear to be steady or decreasing overall. Operating expenses for the city have remained flat.

The city is continuing to deposit sufficient funding into the Capital Project Fund. An estimated $270,000 is deposited annually. Bubany noted that the city is expecting to withdraw a similar amount from that fund each year for budgeted projects.

As noted by City Clerk Kathy Zacher, Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s bond rating companies review cash balances as an indicator for bond interest rates.

While sewer and water rates are currently supporting system costs, Bubany suggested the city consider a minimal increase in sewer rates to “stay ahead of the game.” Sewer rates for the city haven’t been raised in some time. After discussion, the council ultimately opted to remove a substantial wastewater plant project from current long range plans.

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the annual performance review of City Administrator Tony Chladek next month. In preparation, the council reviewed the process and job description of the position. Each of the council members will have their evaluations to Mayor Chris Hallum no later than December 22.

Evaluation results will be discussed at the council meeting the following week.

Councilor Vern Bunke questioned whether or not Chladek had thoroughly reviewed city employees over the years through a similar format. “I have a different approach to evaluations,” responded Chladek, who indicated his philosophy is to review city employees in conjunction with department heads on a day to day basis. “That’s kind of how I work; good, bad, or otherwise,” added Chladek.

Bunke further questioned whether a documented history of communication was kept indicating progress or any refractions that need to be kept track of. Chladek indicated memos and data were kept.

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The city continues to seek community volunteers to serve on its various boards and commissions. There is currently one opening each on the Airport Board, Electric Commission, and Trees, Trails, and Parks Board. Additionally, there are three openings that urgently need filling on the Planning Commission. Interested persons are encouraged to contact city hall for an application.

Lastly, the council signed an official commendation certificate for resident Bertram Boyum, who was recently celebrated as the oldest living auctioneer in the state of Minnesota with a career spanning more than 50 years. “Bertram Boyum has admirably served the citizens of Rushford and surrounding area in the capacity of a businessman and local auctioneer. Boyum has shown through his contribution of time, talents, and expertise his passion for his craft and dedication to his community.”

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, December 11, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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C ommentary Give me that old time secularism!

Journal Writing Project

Bible is the absolute, unquestionable word of God. Literalists oppose the selectivity process of others but, if you think about it, they themselves practice selectivity.

Few things raise the dander of a literalist more than the thought of gay rights. Many gay and lesbian children of Bible literalists have been kicked out of the house and disowned. But never, and I do mean never, has any Bible literalist ever disowned a son or daughter because that child cared nothing about the suffering of the poor.

That is selectivity.

Worse, the literalists themselves often lead the charge — whether from the pulpit or the voting booth or the halls of Congress — to codify into law an utter disregard for the poor.

The rich, after all, must have their tax cuts!

There are Biblical passages that call on us to be stewards of the Earth. And there’s that passage in the Book of Revelation where God says, “I will destroy those who destroy the Earth.”

Apparently, literalists find those passages too nuanced as it is often the literalists leading the charge to poison and plunder the planet. “Don’t worry about poisoned air and water,” they say. “Climate change? That’s a liberal hoax.”

That is selectivity.

Literalism isn’t just about what’s found in the Bible but sometimes it’s about what is not there: Slavery never condemned? Must be OK. Yet when it comes to transgendered people — also not condemned in the Bible — well, few things make a literalist angrier than the idea of a transgendered person unless it’s which restroom that transgendered person uses.

That is selectivity.

By Ashley Haugerud I​​believe​​that​​academics​​always​​ come​ ​first.​ ​On​ ​November​ ​16,​ the​ ​Fillmore C e n t r a l​​ High​ ​School​​ hosted​ ​a​ ​ Scholar​​Club​​ c e r e m o n y​​ to​ ​recognize​​ students​ ​for​​ their acaAshley demic​ ​excelHaugerud lence.​ ​To​ ​ be​ ​in​ ​Scholar​ ​Club,​ ​one​ ​must​​ maintain​ ​a​ ​GPA​ ​of​ ​3.5​ ​or​ ​higher, with​​all​​grades​​being​​a​​“C”​​or​​ better.​​The​​award​​is​​based​o​ n​​the​​ previous​ ​year’s academic​ ​record.​​ Therefore,​ ​only​ ​10-12​ ​graders​​ can​​be​​members.

This​ ​year’s​ ​Scholar​ ​Club​ ​was​​ very​ ​memorable,​ ​as​ ​it​ ​was​ ​my​​ last.​ ​I​ ​am​ ​a​ ​senior this​ ​year,​​ and​ ​to​ ​be​ ​on​ ​Scholar​ ​Club​ ​is​ ​a​​ very​ ​high​ ​honor.​ ​The​ ​ceremony​​ started​ ​out​ ​with our​ ​principle​,​ Heath​ ​Olstad​ ​gathering​ ​everyone’s​ ​attention a​ s​ ​he​ ​introduced​​ our​ ​guest speaker.​ ​This​ ​year​ ​we​​ had​ ​Michael​ ​Aggen,​ ​the​ ​owner​​ of​ ​Oak​ ​Meadow​ ​Meats,​ ​as​ ​our guest​ ​speaker.​ ​He​ ​talked​ ​about​​ his​ ​journey​ ​and​ ​how​ ​he​ ​would​​ have​ ​never​ ​imagined he’d​ ​be​​ where​ ​he​ ​is​ ​today.​ ​The​ ​lesson​​ he​ ​taught​ ​us​ ​all​ ​is​ ​even​ ​though​​ you​ ​may​ ​have your​ ​whole​ l​ife​​ planned​ ​out​ ​right​ ​now,​ ​it​ ​may​​ change,​ ​so​ ​be​ ​ready.​ ​Change​ ​is​​ ok,​ ​and everything​ ​will​ ​work​​ out​ ​the​ ​way​ ​it​ ​is​ ​supposed​ ​too.​​ After​ ​our​ ​guest​ ​speaker​ ​talked,​​ Mr. Olstad​ ​announced​ ​all​ ​the​​ sophomore​​and​​junior ​names,​​as​​ well​ ​as​ ​their​ ​parents’ names.​ ​He​​ then​ ​announced​ ​all​ ​the​ ​senior​​ names,​​their​​parents’​​names,​​and​​ what​ ​the seniors’​ ​plans​ ​were​ ​for​​ next​​year.​​The​​ceremony​​was​​followed​​with​​pictures​​and​​treats. ​ I​ ​have​ ​been​ ​a​ ​member​ ​for​​

By Donna Buckbee Rushford, MN Here is some common ground: Everyone who has ever read the Bible — Christians, Jews, Moslems, Buddhists, atheists, everyone — agrees that there is much in the Bible to revere.

Of course, each person Donna Buckbee engages in a process of selectivity to determine which passages they find worthy of reverence.

Personally I find repugnant those passages that command slaves to be in submission to those in authority over them, even if those enslavers are cruel and harsh. I find repugnant any call to violence against homosexuals. I find repugnant the treatment of women. Passages defending such cruelties “anchor religion to the Iron Age.” There are omissions too and some of these Biblical omissions are repugnant to any thinking person. The Bible never condemned slavery. Slave owners of 150 years ago and Neo-confederates of today justify all the cruelty inherent in slavery by pointing to that omission. Yet slavery was always wrong. It is wrong today. It was wrong in the Civil War Era and it was wrong 2000 years ago.

“Thou shalt not beat your wife” never made it to the Big Ten. In fact you won’t find that anywhere in the Bible. There are a few verses about loving your wives but these are obviously too nuanced for the wife-beaters who today and throughout history believe the Lord of the universe placed them above women.

Bible literalism is the belief that every single word in the Editorial Cartoon

Don’t just exist, live three​ ​years​ ​and​ ​the​ ​recognition​​for​​academic​​success makes​​ the​ ​hours​ ​of​ ​studying​ ​worthwhile.​ ​Being​ ​in​ ​Scholar​ ​Club​​ is​ ​not​ ​easy,​ ​but​ ​it’s definitely​​ not​ ​impossible.​ ​The​ ​past​ ​two​​ years​ ​I​ ​have​ ​taken​ ​very​ ​difficult​​ classes,​ ​which makes​ ​it​ ​hard​ ​to​​ maintain​ ​that​ ​3.5​ ​GPA,​ ​but​ ​I​​ still​ ​manage​ ​to​ ​do​ ​it.​ ​During​​ junior​ ​year, some​ ​of​ ​the​ ​hardest​​classes​​I​​took​​were​​Pre-Calc,​​ College​​Government​​and​​Econ, Chemistry,​ ​and​ ​Physics.​ ​And​​ now​​in​​my​​senior​​year​​I​​am​​currently​ ​taking​ ​College English,​​ College​ ​Calculus,​ ​Composition,​ ​Advanced​ ​Chemistry,​ ​and​​ College​ ​Anatomy and​ ​Physiology.​ ​I​ ​have​ ​quite​ ​the​ ​load​ ​of​​ classes,​ ​but​ ​that’s​ ​not​ ​all.​ ​I​ ​am​​ also​ ​very involved​ ​in​ ​school,​​ as​ ​well​ ​as​ ​in​ ​my​ ​community.​​ In​ ​school​ ​I​ ​am​ ​a​ ​class​ ​officer​​ and​ ​am involved​ ​in​ ​SADD,​​ NHS,​ ​Student​ ​Council,​ ​Meals​​ on​ ​Wheels,​ ​Radio​ S​ how,​ ​etc.​ , ​and​ ​in my​ ​community​ ​I​ ​am​​ involved​ ​through​ ​my​ ​church,​ ​I​​ am​​a​​member​​of​​Harmony​​area Community​ ​Foundation,​ ​and​​ I​ ​help​ ​out​ ​my​ ​neighbors​ ​when​​ needed.

Another​ ​big​ ​part​ ​of​ ​my​ ​life​​

Government this week Monday, December 4 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m.

• Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m.

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

Tuesday, December 5 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m.

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

Wednesday, December 6 • Fountain City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.

Thursday, December 7 • Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m.

• Fillmore County Planning & Zoning, Courthouse, 7 p.m.

Monday, December 11 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m.

• Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.

• Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.

• City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m.

• Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

• Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

Schedule subject to change.

besides​ ​academics​ ​is​ ​music.​ ​I​​ participate​ ​in​ ​band, choir,​ ​jazz​​ band,​ ​and​ ​Tapestry.​ ​I​ ​am​ ​the​​ president​ ​of​ ​choir,​ ​and​ ​this​ ​past​​ marching​ ​band season​ ​I​ ​was​ ​a​​ drum​​major​​for​​the​​band​​alongside​​Alex​​Love.​​All​​of​​my​​experiences have​ ​shaped​ ​me​ ​into​ ​the​​ person​ ​I​ ​am​ ​today.​ ​Although​ ​it​​ is​ ​a​ ​lot​ ​to​ ​handle,​ ​I​ ​still​ ​succeed in​ ​my​ ​academics​ ​as​ ​well.​ ​I​ ​truly​​ believe​ ​anything​ ​is​ ​possible​ ​and​​ all​ ​incoming​ ​freshman, sophomores,​ ​and​ ​juniors​ ​should​ ​make​​ it​​a​​goal​​to​​be​​in​​Scholar​​Club.

Ashley Haugerud is a student at Fillmore Central High School.

She is one of seven area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its 19th year.

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C ommentary Why I hope I’m wrong

By Eric Leitzen Hokah, MN So, I’m granted a space here on a semi-regular basis to give commentary, because apparently someone thinks my words are worth reading... or at least that they needed some soft-headed Lefty to point and laugh at.

Eric Leitzen I do my best to present my side of the story in a way that’s entertaining and tries not to wag a finger too much, even if I often feel like I’m watching the guy from the Monopoly board game continually flick lit matches at a swimming pool full of gasoline. Eventually he’s going to get us all killed, but he thinks it won’t effect him, because he’s rich.

So I often end up being a downer in these articles: climate is getting crazier, the younger generations are unhappy and starting to get just plain angry at those in power and, worst of all, we might have to start eating less meat as a culture. If you’re one of the folks who groans when they see my button-nosed mug in the commentary section when the open the paper, I want to make something very clear: I don’t particularly enjoy writing these things, either.

I mean, think about it... what do I get if it turns out I’m right about everything?

Trust me, the initial rush of an “I told you so” moment fades pret-

ty quickly when we start rationing water. Saying “You know, I was right about all this,” doesn’t do much when we’re all making 50 cents an hour cleaning the smog off of drones for Walmart-Amazon-Facebook, Inc. And any sort of high and mighty feeling I get from going meatless now will be pretty pretty tame when we’re all gagging down a meal replacement shake in the Google data mines.

Long story short, I really don’t want to be right about everything, because that’s really not the best case scenario for me, my family, or yours.

I really don’t want to be right.

I want to believe in people who come together and work toward all of our best interests. I want to believe things will get better, despite what the data and my useless History degree tells me.

I want to look at the world my daughter will graduate into and know 100% that it will be better than the one I did... but I can’t... but I’ll keep trying. I don’t write things here to make myself feel special, or to make you, the reader, feel ashamed or in awe of my super-space-brain intelligence. I write here and I give the perspective I do because at some point, you-know-what is going to hit the fan, and if just one person says, “Hey, let’s try it this way instead,” I know I’ll be able to give myself a little smile.

Y’know, before the Google-bots whip me and force me back to work spying on people’s YouTube history.

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To the Editor, How has Christianity and our Republican controlled government become so perverted?

Republicans wave the flag, talk like Christians, and promise the world, but it’s all lies. The odious nature of virtually all Republican plans is obvious. They seek to cut taxes on the super wealthy and raise taxes on lower incomes.

As they stock the courts with conservative judges, big business and the wealthy will gain ever more power and damage our democracy. They are still trying to remove health care from millions of lower income folks that will kill thousands. Deficits will increase, public infrastructure will deteriorate, robotics will take your jobs, global climate change will cause much worse disasters than this year’s hurricanes and fires. Everyone will be worse off except the rich. Democracy may end. Riots will become our future.

Yet this doesn’t have to happen. If we elect people who have brains and care about others, we could plan ahead and have a decent future. For climate change, we need plans such as deciding what our governments will help protect and which areas will be left solely to the private sector for insurance. For the coming robotics revolution that will wipe out millions of jobs, how will we deal with the unemployed? Ideas like raising the minimum wage will only accelerate robotics implementation. Christians need to think about Christ’s main message of love and uplifting the poor. A lot of the wealthy have gained a great deal because of government funding, incentives, and infrastructure. The wealthy must be made to return some of that gain to the people. Please, if you care about our nation, think and speak up.

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Saturday, December 9 10 am - 4 pm Concert by Mariah Ciangiola - 4:15 • Grace Church Christmas Shopping, 40 Vendors, Drawings Geneva’s Hotel & Ice Cream Shop, Grace Church, Peterson Museum, Historic Hardware Store, Peterson American Legion, Turned Write Handcrafted Art, Andor Wenneson Inn, Burdey’s Café Christmas Music Around town all day

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7:00 - 4:00, Burdey’s Cafe 10 - 6:30, Grace Church

Little Elves Workshop 12:00 - 2:00, City Hall Children ages 3 -Grade 5

Children Decorate a Cookie 2:00 - 3:00, Burdey’s Cafe Visit Santa 3:00 - 4:00, Burdey’s Cafe Mitten Tree in Bandstand For area children

Camp Noah Collection Texas Children who suffered from flooding Grace Church Free Hayrides Blankets provided Holiday Spirits 10:00 am - Close, Peterson Legion Gingerbread House Contest & Display Grace Church

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Presented by Merchants Bank Have a family fun night beginning with the Parade of Lights followed by a visit with Santa, Hot Chocolate, Cider and Cookies at the Rushford Fire Hall.

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Everyone is welcome to enter.

To sign up your parade entry or if you have any questions, call Merchants Bank (507) 864 - 7744.

Last minute entries are welcome.

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Drop off your donations at the Fire Hall following the parade or mail to: SEMCAC, P.O. Box 549, Rushford, MN 55971.

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Ballots are sent to all registered voters in the precinct no more than 46 days and no later than 14 days before a scheduled election.

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Registered voters also may vote by absentee ballot if absent during the mail-in balloting process.

The return envelope must be signed by the voter and witnessed by another authorized person, who can be another registered voter.

If a city or township which has resolved to use the mail-in option grows in population of registered voters beyond 400, the precinct would then be ineligible for the mail-in option.

A city or township which still qualifies (under 400 registered voters) can opt to return to the traditional voting process by resolution passed by the governing body.

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al was given to apply for grant funds from the Voting Equipment Grant Account. A total of $7 million has been appropriated by the state for new voting equipment. The grant requires a 50% match for optical scan counters and assistive voting devices and a 25% match for electronic rosters. Grant funds are to be awarded in early 2018 and must be used by August 31, 2019. Any funds not used by that date are to be returned to the Minnesota Office of Secretary of State.

Huffman expects the new equipment to cost $220,000.

The county budgeted $58,000 last year to help pay their portion of the new equipment. The county is requesting grant funds to pay a portion of the cost of

the new equipment for all 37 precincts, plus equipment for Fillmore County as the absentee ballot precinct.

There are multiple precincts within the county that are combined, so if a precinct opting for mail-in balloting grows to more than 400 registered voters or

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November 26, 2017, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and continued for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Spring Valley died Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at his home in Spring Valley.

He was born May 27, 1934 to Lorenze and Helen (Reynolds) Barth in Preston, Minn. On June 26, 1959, he was united in marriage to Pauline Vreeman at Greenleafton Reformed Church.

For many years Jerry worked on powerline construction and also farmed. In later years he owned his own appliance service business in Spring Valley. He enjoyed watching football, fishing and working with leather, making belts and billfolds. He also enjoyed hearing about his grandchildren’s sporting events. He was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 58 years, Pauline; three sons: Terry (Glen) Barth of Minneapolis, Craig (Amy) Barth of Roanoke, Tex., and Brian (Missy) Barth of Byron, four grandchildren: Trevor, Abbie, Lexi, and Luke, one brother, LuVerne (Maggie) Barth of Chatfield, two sisters: Patricia Oviatt of Zimmerman, Minn., and Gayle (Kenny) Leibfried of Spring Valley; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Charles and one sister, Marion Boeke.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Season’s Hospice or Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.

Online condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.

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cafeteria. Juanita was a member of Rushford Lutheran Church and a member of the Altar Guild. She was a member of the Rushford Betty (Hanson) Snitker Legion Auxiliary and also served Betty (Hanson) Snitker, 71, on the board of directors for the of Jamestown, N. Dak., died Good Shepherd Lutheran Home Wednesday, November 15, 2017, Foundation in Rushford. She at her home loved cooking and baking for her in Jamestown. family, especially her sour cream Betty Lou cut out cookies. She took great Hanson was pride in making lefsa and romborn April 15, megrot during the holidays. She 1956, in Preswas also a big collector of Christton, Minn., mas horses and sleighs. Juanita to Ralph was always LOUD and PROUD and Frances Betty Snitker at her grandsons’ sporting events.

(Shaw) HanWhether attending a high school son. She received her education game or watching the Minnesota in Preston, Minn., until movTwins at home, she could always ing to Rochester, Minn., to be be heard yelling, “Play Ball!” a nanny. Betty then moved to after the playing of the National Northfield, Minn., to work at the Anthem. Juanita was a woman Scheldahl factory before moving full of infectious energy who had to Jamestown in 1971. Betty a laugh that you could always pick and Clayton Snitker were marout of a crowd. She loved many ried September 10, 1982, in Jamethings in life; her miniature horses stown, where their home has been and her Yorkies, but most of all, since. Clayton died December 12, her family. Her wings were ready 2001. Betty was also employed at but our hearts were not.

Dynamics Marketing, Inc. and Juanita is survived by her husdrove a cab for Buffalo City Cab band Les; three children: Kriscompany in Jamestown. tin (David) Kingsley of Houston, Betty is survived by her son Minn., Kim (Chad) Rasmussen Brian Hanson, Jamestown; grandof Rushford and Leslie Adam daughter Madison Skorick, JameLadewig of Rushford; five grandstown; adopted daughter Susan children: Nate, Cole, Allie, Lukas Trecker, Jamestown; adopted and Lakyn; a sister, Shirley Andergranddaughter Megan Trecker, son of Lewiston, Minn.; sisterJamestown; sister Carolyn Weber, in-law Pat Volkman of Rushford Byron, Minn.; sister-in-law and by many nieces, nephews and Gudrun Hanson, Hopewell, Va.; cousins. and special friends, Denise and She was preceded in death by Dale Scherman, Ottertail, Minn. her parents, brother Leonard and She was preceded in death by brother-in-law Richard. her parents, husband, mother-in The funeral service was held law Ruby Anderson, four sisters: 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November Juanita I. Ladewig Phyllis Hanson, Lorraine Hanson, Donna (Hanson) Gerard and Juanita I. Ladewig, 69, of 28, 2017, at Rushford Lutheran Shirley (Hanson) Walderon; three Rushford, Minn., passed away Church, with the Pastor Roger brothers: Ralph Hanson, Robert peacefully on Wednesday, Novem- Michaelson officiating. Burial took place in the Rushford Lutherber 22, 2017, Hanson and an infant brother. an Cemetery. Visitation was from Betty’s wishes were to not have at her home, 4-8 p.m. on Monday, November surrounded a service.

27, 2017, at Hoff Funeral Service Eddy Funeral Home of Jame- by her famin Rushford and one hour prior stown, N. Dak., was in charge of ily. to the service on Tuesday at the Juanita arrangements. church.

Ione Volk The family would like to thank man was Gerald “Jerry” Barth Dr. Linda Runstrom and the Memorial services for Gerald born FebruJuanita I. Gundersen Lutheran Oncology “Jerry” Barth were held 11 a.m. ary 4, 1948, Ladewig Department for the wonderful Monday, November 27, 2017, at in Rushford, Minn., to Edward and Ellen (Bar- and loving care given to Juanita.

Our Savior’s telson) Volkman. She was raised Juanita’s family prefers memoriLutheran in the Pine Creek area, where als directed to the donor’s choice.

Church in she attended country school. She Leave a memory of Juanita and Spring Valattended Lewiston Schools for a sign her online guestbook at www. ley, with Rev. couple of years and was a 1967 hofffuneral.com.

Mark Vangraduate of Rushford High School.

House and On June 29, 1968, she was united Julie Hadoff Rev. Betsy in marriage with Les Ladewig at Julie Hadoff, age 59, of Winona, Dartt offici- Gerald “Jerry” Rushford Lutheran Church. She died Wednesday, November 22, ating. Burial Barth worked as an in home day care 2017, at Gundersen Health in La took place in the church cemetery. Visita- provider for many years and also Crosse, Wis. tion was held 4-6 p.m. Sunday, worked in the Rushford School Funeral services for Julie Hadoff were held 11 a.m. Monday, November 27, 2017, at Whalan Lutheran Church in Whalan, with Rev. Pat Hinkie officiating. Burial took place in the church cemetery.

Christ Lutheran Church..........………………..........Sundays - 9 : 00am Visitation ws one hour prior to the 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 service at the church.

Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…..........……….......Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Julie Kay Hadoff was born Our Savior’s Lutheran Church...........Sat. - 5 :30pm & Sun. - 9: 00am January 12, 1958, to Truman 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 and Betty (Holmen) Hadoff in St. Columban Church.…..…….......………………..Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro, Minn. She graduat408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 ed from Lanesboro High School St. Mary’s Catholic Church...…...................................Sundays - 8:00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 in 1976. After graduation Julie Wykoff United Methodist Church.…….......………Sundays - 9:30am attended Winona State University.

236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 202-2275 Julie enjoyed quilting with the ladies at Central Lutheran Church If you are interested in listing your church, contact the in Winona. She also loved watchFillmore County Journal at news@fillmorecountyjournal.com.

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ing Sci-Fi movies and cheering on the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Twins. One thing that Julie was very passionate about was being able to be an organ donor.

Julie is survived by her parents, Truman and Betty of Lanesboro, Minn., siblings Karen (Jim) Draper of Lanesboro, Minn., Steve (Diane) Hadoff of Preston, Minn., Craig (Terri) Hadoff of Albertville, Minn., and Todd Hadoff of Chatfield; and many nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Carol.

Online condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.

Marcellus Ranzenberger Marcellus Ranzenberger, age 77, of Spring Grove, Minn., formerly of Mabel, Minn., and Dorchester, Iowa, died Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove.

Marcellus was born January 6, 1937 in Waukon, Iowa. He graduated from Spring Grove High School. He married Mary Ann Rasmussen and they lived and farmed in the Dorchester area until moving to Mabel. Mary Ann died October 1, 2014. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Eitzen, Minn., and enjoyed traveling in their camper with Mary Ann to Arizona for the winter months.

Marcellus is survived by nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was held 11 a.m.

Monday, November 27 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Eitzen, Minn., with Rev. Todd Krueger officiating. Burial took place in the church cemetery. Visitation was one hour prior to services at the church. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel assisted with arrangements.

Marie (Gilbertson) Amdahl Marie Sylvia (Gilbertson) Amdahl passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday November 29, 2017, at the Spring Valley Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Marie was born on June Marie Sylvia 16, 1919, to (Gilberston) Julian and Amdahl Ida (Torgerson) Gilbertson. She attended the Wraalstad Country School, graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1936 and Winona Teachers College in 1938. She taught school for four years and during this time dated the one and only love of her life, Orval. Marie married Orval at Luther Place

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Memorial Church in Washington D.C. on July 4, 1942, after which they lived in Fredericksburg, Va. until Orval finished officer training in the Marines. When Orval received his assignment orders, Marie moved back to Minneapolis and worked as a bookkeeper for a gas company until the end of the war. Together they returned home to the Lanesboro and Preston area to raise their family. Marie was an exceptionally loving mother and wife who always ensured that her family’s needs were taken care of each and every day; she was an excellent cook, skilled seamstress and an active member of her community. She was the treasurer for Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Lanesboro) for 24 years, Sunday school superintendent at Christ Lutheran Church (Preston) for 10 years, substitute teacher, American Legion member (honored for 70 years of membership), Red Cross volunteer, Sons of Norway, March of Dimes, 4-H and Girl Scout leader. She enjoyed camping, playing cards, traveling, attending sports and school activities, golfing, Sit-N-Chat Sewing Club and most importantly, spending time with family and friends.

Marie is survived by her children: Ronald (Diane) Amdahl of Rochester, Minn., James (Kim) Amdahl of Flandreau, S. Dak., and Karyl (Steve) Tammel of Spring Valley, Minn., 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents, sister Adeline, loving husband of 72 years, daughter Ann, and great-granddaughter Liberty.

Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 4 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro, with Pastor Kerry Eversole officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the memorial service. Private burial will take place at the Lanesboro cemetery.

Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at rileyfuneralhomes.com.

Millicent Faithe Scheevel Millicent Scheevel, age 67, of LeRoy, died Monday, November 27, 2017, at Mayo Clinic - St. Marys Campus in R o c h e s t e r, Minn.

Funeral services for Millie Millicent Scheevel were Scheevel held 11 a.m.

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last 27 years at Preston Specialties, Inc. (PSI). Paul enjoyed Continued from Page 9 fishing, playing cards, playing in Greenleafton, with Rev. fast-pitch softball, following Roger Lokker officiating. sports, especially the Vikings Burial took place in the church and Twins; and his different cemetery. Visitation was 5-7 pets. p.m. Friday, December 1, 2017, Paul is survived by his wife at the Greenleafton Reformed Diane of Lanesboro, a brother Church in Greenleafton and Craig (Michelle) Hanson of continued for one hour prior New Hope, Minn., nieces and to the service at the church. nephews, and brothers and sis Millicent Faithe Scheevel ters-in-law Greg (Shari) Qualy was born July 7, 1950, in Cresof Lanesboro, Brenda (Curt) co, Iowa, to Melvin and FranLafleur of Harmony, Minn., ces (Scheevel) Scheevel. She Doug (Geri) Qualy of Cresco, attended York and Red Schools Iowa, Marcia (Bill) Huercamp and graduated from Harmony of Canton, Lorie Kerns of High School in 1967.

Canton, and Kate (Jeff) Olson She went to work for the of Highland, Minn. He was phone company in Preston, preceded in death by his parMinn. After several years she ents; a brother, Loren; and moved to Cresco, Iowa, to brother-in-law Brian Kerns. work in the business office Memorial service was held for Howard County Hospital.

11 a.m. Saturday, December She later moved to Rochester, 2, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Minn., to work for the busiChurch in Lanesboro, with ness office of Mayo Clinic.

Rev. Kerry Eversole officiatShe spent 40 years working ing. Burial followed in the in medical coding operations Lanesboro Community Cembefore retiring and moving to etery. Visitation was one hour Paul “Herb” Hanson LeRoy, Minn.

Paul “Herb” Hanson, age 58, prior to services at the church.

Millie was an avid Roy lifelong resident of Lanesboro The Mengis Funeral Home in Roger and Dale Evans fan. died Tuesday, November 28, Mabel assisted with arrangeHer trips to Branson and other at his home ments. vacation spots with her fam- following a ily were much anticipated and long battle Robert Pfremmer then chronicled in her photo with cancer.

Robert Pfremmer, age 77, of collection. She enjoyed county Paul was Spring Valley, Minn., passed fairs, local celebrations and born May away Monday, November 20, shopping. Her hobbies includ- 8, 1959, in 2017 in ed needlepoint and reading R o c h e s H a r m o n y, as well as following all the ter, Minn., Paul Hanson Minn. activities of her nieces and to Carroll Gravenephews. She was a woman of and Evelyn (Hilden) Hanson. side service great faith and a lifelong mem- He grew up and graduated for Robber of Greenleafton Reformed from Lanesboro High School ert was Church. in 1977. He had worked for held 1 p.m.

She is preceded in death by Whalen Sand and Gravel, Wednesday, Robert her mother and father. She Norse Products, and for the November Pfremmer 29, 2017, at the Minnesota State Veterans Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company Cemetery in Preston, Minn., Official Notice of with Rev. Loel Wessel officiating. Burial following.

Robert James Pfremmer was Tuesday, December 12 at 1pm born September 10, 1940, in Houston Community Center Lanesboro, Minn., the son All members are invited to attend. of Murn and Helen (Ihns) Pfremmer. He attended and When you buy from a mom or pop business, graduated from Harmony you are not helping a ceo buy a third vacation home.

High School in 1957. Upon graduation, Bob enlisted in you are helping a little girl get dance lessons, a the United States Navy from little boy get his team jersey, a mom or dad put food 1958-1961.

On May 31, 1974, on the table, a family pay a mortgage, or a student he was united in marriage to pay for college.

Sherry Lawrence at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, our customers are our shareholders and they are Iowa. Aside from working the ones We strive to make happy. around the farm, Bob loved to go fishing and hunting. thank you for supporting small businesses!

Robert is survived by his wife Sherry of Spring Valley; children, Larry Pfremmer of Miami, Okla., and Michelle Knutson of Rochester, Minn.; a stepson, Maynard Lawrence of Oakdale, Minn.; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchilLanesboro Sales Commission, Inc. dren, two brothers, Fred (Lori) Lanesboro, MN Pfremmer of Harmony, Minn., and Wayne (Gloria) PfremMonday, December 11 @ 6:00pm with Soy ink mer of Printed Harmony, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews.

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is survived by her sisters and brothers: Deanna (Joe) Larson, Mabel, Minn., Fred Scheevel, LeRoy, Minn., Elaine (Dennis) DeVries, LeRoy, Minn., Clyde Scheevel, Worthington, Minn. and Craig (Paula) Scheevel, Winona, Minn. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews: Paul Larson, Poplar Bluff, Mo., Tim Larson, Mabel, Minn., Matt (Raniela) Larson, Rosemount, Minn., Marie (Tim) Mank, New York City, N.Y., Kate Devries, Rochester, Minn., Emily (Mike) Nehl, Alta Vista, Iowa, Grace (Karl) Housker, Mabel, Minn., Ryan (Amanda) Scheevel, Coon Rapids, Minn., Ben (Ashley) Scheevel, Estherville, Iowa, John (Kayla) Scheevel, Apple Valley, Minn., and Steven Scheevel, Winona, Minn.; as well as seven great-nieces and nephews.

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on the property if this sale went through, which would be comparable to property tax revenue.

Brett Larson, representing the trust, insisted the price wasn’t higher, but that the price was set by an appraisal.

Bakke said he still objected to the sale because of loss of tillable ground. He recognizes the right of landowners to sell to who they want, but he wasn’t interested in giving more tillable land to the DNR. Larson said the five owners were happy with this buyer and they were concerned about the preservation of the land. The offer was fair market value. It is important for the new owner to be a good steward of the land.

Peterson signaled his concern had been satisfied when the township boards were allowed to give their input. Commissioner Marc Prestby noted he had voted yes last time, but recognizes now the concern for the tillable land. Tenny commented that all but about 30 acres of the tillable land is highly erodible. Some of the owners do not want to subdivide the land, separate the tillable land.

Commissioner Mitch Lentz acknowledged it is difficult to stand in the way of individuals doing what is wanted with their property. Larson maintained this is a buyer that we are confident will manage the land the way we want.

Peterson made a motion to support the purchase. The motion died for lack of a second.

Other business in brief • The 2018 CEDA contract was approved with no increase from last year. Because of the recent turnover of EDA directors CEDA agreed to a 0% increase.

EDA director Marty Walsh has been with the county about six weeks. He said it has been a smooth transition. He said he has met with every city council and EDA board and will meet with township boards. Commissioners want the county EDA to reach out county wide. Some smaller cities don’t have an EDA. Prestby said this is a tool for them to use.

• Brian Krenz, Eric Leitzen, and Bob Coe of Historic Bluff Country (HBC) introduced themselves. Krenz said they are making changes and will be more of a presence than in the past.

They emphasized the importance of the Highway 16 Scenic Byway, calling it one of the biggest assets of the region. The region HBC represents is south of Interstate 90 to the Iowa border, east to the Mississippi River and west to the Shooting Star State Trail.

Krenz maintained that when you appropriate money to HBC and similar organizations, you are investing in your communities.

He suggested communities make $9 back for every $1 invested.

Krenz acknowledged they have went through a rough time. But, a regional tourism authority is needed to promote the area. A 2018 appropriation of $4,955 was requested. This would be $1 per capita of the county’s popula-

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tion which lives outside of incorporated cities.

• Cindy Blagsvedt, county assessor, reviewed the 2017 property tax law. Property classified as agricultural land, rural vacant land and managed forest will have a significant change. Excluding the home, garage, and one surrounding acre on properties with the preceding classifications for taxes payable in 2018, a credit equal to 40% of the tax on the property attributable to the school district bonded debt levies will be received. (Formula equals net tax capacity times 40% times school debt rate equals credit.)

• The resignation of Samantha Drogemuller, home health aide, was approved with thanks, effective November 27.

• There was considerable discussion of the Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. Kristina Kohn, human resources, said the Local 49ers have approved the policy effective in 2018. Kohn said she was looking for direction from the board on the policy as it applies to non-union employees. Bakke said the dates in the policy presented need to be a year later.

Changes in the Discipline policy were discussed. It will come back for a second reading at the next board meeting.

• Jessica Erickson, director of nursing, and Brenda Pohlman, health educator, gave an update on the State Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) Grant. The funding is through the Minnesota Department of Health. The budget for next year is $84,776.

SHIP funds are used in areas of child care, community, health care, school, and work places.

Pohlman stated all HUD housing will be required to be smoke free.

SHIP funds will in part be used to educate and let smokers know their options for tobacco cessation.

• The Fillmore County 2018 contract with Workforce Development, Inc. was approved and has the same amount of available funds as last year, not to exceed $117,786.

• Two resolutions of sponsorship to Carrolton Township

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were approved for the applications for Local Road Improvement Program funds. The program is administered by MnDot and makes available up $750,000 to apply to a local road project (for communities with a population under 5,000). Both proposed projects are looking to do construction in 2018. One is to pave Goodview Drive into Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center and the other is to pave Heron Road into the Old Barn Resort.

• An access permit for Gary and Joyce Hellickson to widen an existing field driveway, Section 15, Carimona Township was approved.

An access permit for Edward and Cheryl Brekke to relocate an existing driveway access for a new building site, Section 18, Carrolton Township was approved.

An access permit for Gerald and Elaine Hellickson to relocate an existing field driveway access, Section 22, Carimona Township was approved.

An access permit for Paul and Louanne Hamann to widen an existing driveway access for a new building site, Section 13, Fountain Township was approved.

• Chief deputy sheriff Kevin Beck applied for a Minnesota 2017 State Homeland Security Program Grant (SHSP) to request 50% matching funds for Fillmore County Fire Departments for ARMER interoperable equipment (portable radios). The board agreed to enter into an agreement with the state, SE MN Regional Radio Board, and Olmsted County, fiscal agent for the SE MN RRB, for the 2017 SHSP. If the grant is awarded ($31,202), the fire departments will pay the 50% match. Beck noted it is a competitive grant, there is no guarantee we will get it. It won’t cost the county anything.

• The Minnesota Counties Insurance Trust Dividends were received in the amount of $87,780. The funds will be put into the Infrastructure Fund to be used for Courthouse Security and a small amount to be used for safety training for two individuals.

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A plethora of county athletes make their respective All-District teams.

In the The Trende MSE-East, Report R-P’s 8-2 squad has seven A-D players.

Jake Paulson (6’0” 180 WR/ LB) earns his second nod.

Paul Trende The senior big play maker had another great receiving year (33-691 yards, 8 TDs), plus returning kick-offs (9-260, TD) and punts (12-287, 2 TDs).

Over the past two seasons, he has caught 74 passes for 1,578 yards and 20 TDs. Also a second-time pick is senior Dawson Dahl (6’1” 190 RB/LB). R-P’s defensive quarterback and leading tackler, Dahl added five total TDs (three different ways). The Trojans went 26-8 the past three years with Paulson and Dahl critical pieces. R-P’s third twotime A-D pick is junior Landon Skalet (5’9” 160 QB/DB). Skalet had another solid season throwing the football (58-114, 1,000 yards, 9 TDs, 6 INTs). Blasting on the scene with his first A-D nod is Ethan Sense (5’7” 160 RB/LB). The junior had two immense games (493 yards, 9 TDs rushing) amidst a great campaign (195-1,098 yards, 18 TDs rushing). Rounding out R-P’S A-D picks are Carter Wiedemann (5’8” 180 Jr. RB/DL), a blocking-back and defensive lineman, Ian Brown (5’8” 180 Jr. OL/DL), a two-way line starter, and defensive back Riley Koop (5’8” 135 Jr. WR/ DB). Ethan Hermanson Ethan Sense (So. RB/LB) and Matt Nelson (Jr. G/DE) are A-D Honorable Mention. Getting six A-D picks amidst its solid 7-3 campaign is FC. Luke Ristau (6’3” 225 DE/T) is the sub-District Lineman of the Year.

The imposing senior got credited with a team high 5 ½ sacks and 14 Luke Ristau TFL’s.

It’s his second A-D nod (2015).

Brady Ristau (5’10” 190 RB/ LB) repeats as A-D. He is the MSE-East’s co-Defensive Player of the Year (with Goodhue’s Ryan

Schoenfelder). The senior led the Falcons in tackles (13 TFLs), added a pair interceptions, while contributing offensively (67-372, 3 TDs rushing; 12-133 receiving).

FC went 25-7 the past three Brady Ristau years with both Ristau’s critical pieces.

Nate Haugerud (5’10” 165 Sr. RB/LB) and Josh Peters (5’9” 150 Jr. RB/LB) also earn their second A-D nods. Haugerud made plays both ways (36-232, 3 TDs rushing, 20-401, 5 TDs receiving; six interceptions, INT return TD). Peters was FC’s leading rusher for a second straight year (90-713 yards, 10 TDs; 15-212, TD receiving).

Earning their first A-D honors are Logan Corson (5’6” 155 Sr. QB/CB) and Brock Walsh (5’10” Jr. 215 OL/DL). Corson quarterbacked the offense (60-116, 973 yards, 9 TDs, 1 INT, 98.1 QBR, 82-171, 6 TDs rushing). Walsh was a two-way line starter. Seniors Ryli Tostenson (OL/DE), Devan Schmidt (OL/LB), Colten Kraling (TE/ CB), Matt Lutes (RB/LB), and Ivar Wilmink (K) are A-D HM. Kingsland’s three A-D picks are senior two-way starters Matthew Woods (5’11” 220 DE/ OL), Ethan Fenske (6’0” 175 QB/S), and Jackson Rindels (6’1” 185 RB/LB). They gutted out multiple winless seasons to get the Knights in the win column. Reid Kruegel (Jr. WR/ DB), Hunter Fabian (Jr. OL/ DL), Bradyn Willford (Jr. TE/ LB) and Dallas Jones (So. RB/ LB) are A-D MH. In the 9-Man South-East, Houston gets four A-D picks in repeat selection Zach Schneider (5’8” 160 Sr. RB/LB), Brady Happel (6’0” 175 Sr. RB/ LB), Cullan Brady Happel Olson (6’1” 260 Sr. OL/DL), and James Hongerholt (6’2” 160 Jr. QB/ WR/S). Schneider led the Hurricanes in rushing (107-834, 11 TDs) for a second straight year while adding a punt return TD. Over the past two seasons, he racked up 1,404 rushing yards and 21 total TDs. Happel was the Cullan Olson team’s second leading rusher (85-728, 9 TDs) and top receiver (8-162, 2 TDs). He has tallied 1,545 yards combined offense with 14 TDs the past two years. Hongerholt

scored TDs three different ways (rushing, receiving, passing) while adding a team-high five interceptions. Olson was maybe the District’s most imposing lineman.

Damon Carrier (Sr. OL/DL) is A-D HM. The fivesome played every game, as 8-2 Houston spent most of the season ranked. M-C gets three A-D picks in repeat selections Drew Wyffels (5’8” 150 Jr. QB/S) and Pierce Lind (6’0” 180 Sr. OL/LB), first-timer Blake Henry (6’2” 180 Jr. OL/ DL). Wyffels commanded the M-C offense (25-50, 528 yards, 6 TDs, 3 INTs passing, 75-478 yards, 7 TDs rushing). He added an interception return TD. Lind, a four-year varsity player, was a top tackler. He and Henry h e l p e d blocked for Drew Wyffels an M-C run game that notched 36 rushing TDs and nearly two 1,000-yard rushers. Brenden Kerns (Sr. RB/LB) and Logan Richardson (Sr. OL/DB) are A-D HM. The busiest Burro, Connor Ruen (6’0” 165 Jr. RB/ LB), is Lanesboro’s sole A-D pick. Ruen affected the offense (44-161 rushing, 22-268, 2 TDs receiving), defense (five sacks, three FFs, INT return TD), and special teams (29-578 yards on KORs, 9-121 yards on PRs).

Brett Wangen (Sr. RB/LB) and Joe Gathje (Jr. TE/DE) are A-D HM. In the Southeast-White, Chatfield gets five A-D players in Kyle Nosbisch (5’11” 180 Sr. RB/DL), Ben Irhke (5’10” 165 Sr. RB/LB), Cole Asleson (6’1” 215 Sr. OL/DL), Carter Fishbaugher (6’0” 195 Sr. LB), and Isaiah Froese (6’0” 205 So. OL/DL).

Nosbisch was one of the White’s top rushers (196-1,041, 11 TDs).

He had only Kyle Nosbisch two games under 70 yards rushing. Ihrke had six rushing TDs and was one of the White’s top kick-returners (19-449, 2 TDs - both versus Caledonia). Fishbaugher was Chatfield’s most active linebacker (two sacks, two FFs, blocked punt TD). Asleson, a third-year starter, and Froese, just a sophomore, anchored the Gopher lines. Carson Larrabee (Jr. RB/LB), Chance Backer (So. TE), Nathan Goldsmith (Jr. LB), and Zach Roline (Jr. OL/DL) are A-D HM.

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game. R-P finished 13-3 (TRC), 20-9 (overall), as 1A Runner-Up. Team green lost its two All-TRC picks (Noah Carlson, Luke Rasmussen). It returns a nice group of guys that should keep them in the Section title mix. Jake Paulson (6’2” Sr. G/F > 9.2 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 1.9 SPG) and Dawson Dahl (6’2” Sr. F > 8.7 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 2.0 APG) were each AllTRC HM last season. Landon Skalet (5’11” Jr. G > 4.9 PPG) hit the big shot in last year’s East title game. Payton Hahn (6’2” Sr. G Jake Paulson > 5.8 PPG) and Ben Ansell (6’4” Sr. C > 2.1 PPG, 1.7 RPG) round out R-P’s five key returnees. Four seniors will team with two juniors, five sophomores, and two freshman.

The Trojans have a Border Battle with the hosts in Decorah and their Dawson Dahl own Holiday Tourney. Other non-TRC foes include Moore Lake, SG, Hayfield, Crestwood, Houston (ex-Trojan Trent Vix’s team), and G-E-T. It is expected to be the last season for Tom Vix as head man of the Trojans. He’s (unofficially) at 660 wins.

Coming in with a full cupboard this year is Kingsland. John Fenske’s Knights were 12-6 last year before losing a starter to injury.

They finished 7-11 (TRC), 15-13 (overall). Kingsland nearly upset SG in the 1A semis. Their only key graduation was top scorer, All-TRC pick Zach Buchholtz.

Everyone else is back.

That list starts with the small guy, leading returning scorer Zach B u b a n y Zach Bubany (5’7” Sr. G > 13.4 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 3.9 APG, 1.5 SPG). It ends with the big guy, Ian Meisner (6’8” Sr. C > 6.6 PPG, 6.4 RPG). Both enter their third years of varsity.

In between is x-factor Jordan Beck (6’3” Sr. Jordan Beck F/C > 9.0 PPG, 6.7 RPG), defender Jackson Rindels (5’11” Sr. G > 5.5 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 1.6 APG, 2.0 SPG), Wyatt Pruter (5’11” Jr. G > 6.9 PPG, 2.3 RPG), Matthew Woods (6’0” Sr. F > 6.6 PPG, 4.6 RPG), and Ethan Fenske (6’1” Sr. G/F > 2.9 PPG,

2.3 RPG). Eight returnees lay claim to at least one double digit scoring game. The varsity has seven seniors, three juniors, and a sophomore. Kingsland has a Border Battle with Crestwood.

Houston and M-C are over the holidays. L-O, Hayfield, GM, SG, and G-E are other non-TRC foes.

Mabel-Canton comes in off a 5-9 (SEC), 8-19 (overall) campaign. The Cougars fell to Houston in a 1A East play-in game. Ex-assistant Russ Larson takes over the squad. His cupboard is full. M-C returns its top four scorers. Drew Wyffels (5’10” Jr.), an All-SEC 2nd team guard, heads the cast (12.6 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 4.5 APG, 3.4 SPG). Brenden Kerns (5’11” Sr. G > 11.4 PPG, 4.4 RPG), Blake Henry (6’1” Jr. F/C > 9.4 PPG, 8.1 RPG – seven doubles over final nine games last year), and Logan Richardson (5’11” Sr. F > 5.5 PPG, 6.4 RPG) enter their third years of varsity. Ryan Kuhn (5’10” Jr. G > 1.9 PPG, 2.4 RPG) and Cody Hershberger (5’9” Sr. G > 3.0 PPG) round out the returnees. Pierce Lind (6’3’ Sr. C), a full-timer as a sophomore in 2016 (6.5 PPG, 5.6 RPG), rejoins the team as well.

Seven different guys have hit for ten or more. The Cougars have four seniors (above), five juniors, and three sophomores. They have a Border Battle with Turkey Valley. FC and Kingsland are over the holidays. Other non-SEC foes include Kee, Hayfield, Alden-Conger, W-K, Cotter, and Cannon Falls. They also play G-E, L-O, GM, and L/P twice (only one game each a league game). Coach Larson head coached Spring Grove’s girls to state in 2012.

Lanesboro comes in off a successful 2016-2017 season. The Burros went 10-3 (SEC), 14-9 (overall). Chris Hanson’s group fell to W-K in the 1A quarters. Team orange/black lost their top two players in All-SEC picks, 1,000point scorer Cole Schwichtenberg Carson and Collin Schwichtenberg Scott. Carson Schwichtenberg (5’9” G) is the team’s top returning scorer (12.3 PPG, 61 made three’s at 39%, 2.3 RPG, 1.7 APG, 1.8 SPG). He was All-SEC HM last year. Andrew Luck (6’1” Jr. G > 5.6 PPG, 3.1 RPG), Brady Johnson (6’2” Sr. F > 4.5 PPG, 3.8 RPG), and Brett Wangen (6’0” Sr. F) are a trio of other key returnees. Matt Eversole (5’10” G) is a third senior. Lanesboro has a Border Battle with South Winn. Other non-SEC dates include Goodhue, W-K, FC, A-C, and Cotter. They also have GM, L-O, G-E, L/P each twice (only one each is a league game).

They do a boys/girls doubleheader at Target Center with Ran-

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Fillmore Central went 4-12 (TRC), 11-16 (overall) last year.

The Falcons fell to R-P in a 1A East quarter. Aaron Mensink graduated a lot of size and five full-time players (no All-TRC picks). Logan Corson (5’7” Sr. G > 3.5 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 1.6 APG, 1.2 SPG), Luke Ristau (6’2” Sr. C > 3.3 PPG, 1.8 RPG), Josh Peters (5’10” Jr. G/F > 3.3 PPG), and Nate Haugerud (5’10” Sr. G > 2.3 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 1.5 APG) are four key returnees.

Matt Lutes (5’9” F), Colten Kraling (6’0” F), Connor Dols (5’6” G), Carter Nevalainen (5’6” G), and Dawson Schmidt (5’10” G) round out an eight-man senior group. With five juniors, the Falcons have a 13-man varsity.

FC has Houston and M-C over the holidays. GM, SG, L/P, Goodhue, Lanesboro, L-O, and Schaeffer Academy are other non-TRC opponents.

Chatfield begins its season coming off a 6-12 (TRC), 7-19 campaign. The Gophers fell to Z-M in the 1AA round of 16.

Coach Jeff DeBuhr lost a majority of his stat makers including All-TRC picks Alex Hompe and Parker Fossum. Bennett Gathje (5’10” Sr. G > 1.8 PPG) is the only returnee to play in every game last season. Jacob Gillespie (6’1” F), Michael Fishbaugher (6’4” F), Austin Hines (6’4” F), and Terron Ostby (6’0” G) are other seniors. Ben Brogan (5’11” Jr. G) was a late call up to varsity last year. Chatfield has the five seniors (above), seven juniors, a sophomore, and a freshman.

They have the WSU Tourney plus other non-TRC tilts with Lourdes, defending Section Champ Lake City, Stewartville, and Pine Island.

Houston begins the year with a new coach. His name is even Vix (not that one). Trent Vix takes over the Hurricanes. A stand-out on R-P’s 2012 state 3rd place team, Trent becomes the first person to be covered by the Journal Sports, then be a head coach of a Journal covered team. Houston went 4-10 (SEC), 6-21 (overall) last year.

They won a play-off game, but fell to SG in the 1A East quarters.

James Hongerholt (6’2” Jr. F) is the team’s top returning scorer and rebounder (8.5 PPG, 7.1 RPG). Brady Happel (6’0’ Sr. F > 3.6 PPG, 4.9 RPG), Alex Van Gundy (5’10” So. G > 4.8 PPG, 2.5 RPG), and Damon Carrier (6’0” Sr. F) are three other very experienced returnees. Trent Edwards (5’8” F), Nick Erickson (5’11” F), Noah Carlson (5’11” C), Ethan Papenfuss (5’8 G), and Alex Townsend (5’11” F) give the ‘Canes seven seniors. Houston has two juniors and three sophomores. They have a Border Battle with Central Elkader. FC and Kingsland are over the holidays.

Other non-TRC tilts include Cotter, Klawock City (Alaska), Kee, Cannon Falls, W-K, Cleveland, Coulee Christian, Nevis (at Target Center), R-P, and A-C.

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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.

The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council announces a call for proposals by Individual Artists. All proposed projects must begin no earlier than April 1, 2018 and be completed within 12 months, culminating with a capstone event that is accessible and open to the public. Online applications will be available throughout January with an online submission deadline of 11:59 p.m. on February 1, 2018.

SEMAC, a non-profit arts agency, is designated by the State of Minnesota Arts Board as the regional arts council for 11 southeastern Minnesota counties: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston,

Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona.

For information about the grant application process, eligibility, or grant writing assistance, contact the SEMAC office at 2778 D Commerce Drive NW, Rochester, Minn.

55901 or call (507) 281-4848.

Information may also be found on our Web site at www.semac. org.

To encourage the development of entirely original artistic works, SEMAC offers two distinct grants for individual artists: Proposals will be accepted from individual artists 18 or older who are fulltime residents of the SEMAC region. No matching funds are required.

Advancing Artist Grants An Advancing Artist grant provides up to $5,000 in financial support to enable artists to further their work. It is intended to recognize, reward, and encourage outstanding

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individual artists in the region.

An artist at this stage has created an independent body of work over a number of years and has received regional or statewide recognition of their work. Artists at this stage are often, but not always, committed to making a living as an artist, whether or not they are doing so. They may struggle with the balance of producing art and marketing their art. They usually have a well-defined audience and show their art locally, regionally, and perhaps nationally.

Emerging Artist Grants The Emerging Artist grant provides up to $2,500 in financial support to artists who are at a stage in their artistic development where they have some evidence of achievement but do not have a substantial record of accomplishment. The term “emerging” does not refer to an artist’s stylistic evolution but to the artist’s accomplishments and recognition. Artists at this stage are developing their talents and may have been noticed locally.

Many artists remain in this category for their entire artistic lives.

Significant broadband expansion grants secured for Fillmore County ST. PAUL, MN, November 22, 2017– Two commuJoin us nications and internet service providers in Fillmore County are set to receive funding for broadband expansion, thanks to a new round of grants announced as part of the state’s Border to Border Broadband program.

The grants were made possible after the 2017 Minnesota legislature approved a Jobs and Economic Growth bill which included $20 million for the Border to Border Broadband program.

AcenTek, in Rushford Village, will receive $2,011,628 for a major project to expand broadband access to communities that are current unserved.

Mediacom, in the city of Fountain, will receive $202,125 to extend its existing service.

AcenTek will serve 515 unserved or underserved households, 40 unserved or underserved businesses, and two underserved community anchor institutions in the Rushford Village area with fiber optic cable installation.

Total eligible project cost is $5,158,020. The local match is $3,146,392.

Mediacom in Fountain will extend its existing hybrid fiber/coaxial network to provide service to 161 unserved households and 20 unserved businesses. Total eligible project cost is $421,094; the local match is $218,969.

The new round of Border to Border Broadband funding included 39 projects around the state. These projects will service 9,973 households, 2,169 businesses, and 60 communities.

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By Kathy Little All I want for Christmas is an Olympic Medal. It means that you are one of the best in the world at something. Obviously, it means you are good at some sport. The last time I was a winner in the sporting arena was when I was in first grade playing hopscotch with kindergarteners.

I am not one bit athletic. I am no longer bitter about this since I no longer have to take any phy-ed class. After my success in hopscotch I moved on to square dancing and was quite good. I draw the line at bowling and softball. I could never compete in gymnastics because I can’t do a cartwheel or a back bend or the

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splits. Thank goodness I never signed up for a class in archery.

Think of the people I could have injured!

Because of my athletic handicap, I think the Olympic Committee could consider allowing other categories in this world competition. No, I don’t mean ice dancing. I was thinking more along the line of public speaking or shopping. I hate to brag about this but, I DID WIN A TROPHY IN PERSUASIVE SPEAKING IN COLLEGE. I still have that trophy in pride of place in my attic just in case

Parmesan Herb Rolls

2 8oz. cans crescent roll dough sheets 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, unroll dough.

Brush each with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 6 tablespoons cheese, 2 tablespoons parsley and 2 tablespoons sage. Starting with one short side, roll up dough; pinch sides to seal. Cut each log into 8 portions.

Place rolls 2 inches apart on prepared pan and slightly press each roll. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Let cool on pan for 2 minutes. Serve warm. Makes 16.

Open House Baby Shower for Aimee Rodger

Sunday, 10th of December 1 o’clock in the afternoon

At Elstad Lutheran Church, Rural Lanesboro, MN Aimee is registered at Target & Amazon Please bring a Book instead of a Card

Happy86th Birthday

to our mom, grandma & great-grandma

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people don’t believe me. I have no awards for shopping, but I should have some for all the practice I have completed.

Now, there are a few rules to follow if you really want to excel at something, whether it be basketball or public speaking. Number one is starting at an early age. Number two is powerful motivation. And then as they say, “Practice makes perfect”. Of course, genetics may also play a part. Every person in my family has the shopping gene! We inherited it from my mother, the garage sale, auction sale, and antique shop EXPERT. Just saying the word “sale” caused her to salivate. She would become giddy clipping coupons. She had a bumper sticker that read, “This car stops for garage sales.” Because of her expertise and savy as a bargain hunter, her standards were high. She didn’t consider 10% or 20% off a sale. Fifty percent was o.k., but 80% was better. If she ever got 90% off an item, she became delirious. Whether she needed the item or not, she could not resist the victory of the purchase!

Since we children were dragged along on all shopping expeditions, we started at an early age.

Praise from mother is a great motivator, and we enjoyed the practice. We all married nonshoppers so we continued to hone our skills. We shopped “Black Friday” before it was named. After Christmas we showed no mercy to amateurs who stopped to talk in the middle of an aisle or pushed their carts too slowly. Jogging was invented to make carts go faster!

We huffed and puffed loudly at shoppers who weren’t prepared to pay at the cash register and had to get money, checks or cards out of their purses. What were they doing while waiting in line? And woe to the shopper ahead of us in line who needed a price check. Hissing and booing emanated from us! Champions are rarely popular with defeated rivals so we ignored their dirty looks and crude comments about people who lacked manners.

I hope I have made it clear that if the Olympic Committee made” shopping” a category, I would win a medal. I would neglect to tell any of my siblings about this change. They are too shy to compete, so I would do it for the honor of my family. When winning the medal, I would thank my mother for her part in my training! My family members are never too shy to eat so I know they will enjoy this recipe!

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Minnesota weekly fuel update and outlook November 27 — Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 2.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.45/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 3.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.49/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy. com.

Including the change in gas prices in Minnesota during the past week, prices yesterday were 47.4 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 4.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 3.4 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 37.9 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.

According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices on November 27 in Minnesota have ranged widely over the last five years: $1.97/g in 2016, $1.97/g in 2015, $2.68/g in 2014, $3.11/g in 2013 and $3.31/g in 2012.

Areas near Minnesota and their current gas price climate: • Wisconsin- $2.51/g, down 5.0 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.56/g.

• Fargo- $2.29/g, down 4.0 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.33/g.

• Twin Cities- $2.50/g, down

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1.8 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.52/g.

“With Thanksgiving travel now behind us, all eyes turn to OPEC and their meeting this week to determine the fate of the cartel’s oil production,” said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. “Gasoline prices took a breather heading into Thanksgiving, which may last another few days, but as oil prices perk back up heading into OPEC’s annual meeting, we may see a rebound soon.

OPEC’s decision may reverberate at pumps in the months and year ahead, and while the decision is likely to be an extension of production cuts made at their meeting a year ago, it’s certainly not yet guaranteed. Global oil inventories have already tightened noticeably in the last year and continuing such in the face of rising demand may spur oil prices even higher in the days, weeks and months ahead.”

For LIVE fuel price averages, visit FuelInsights.GasBuddy.com.

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DiGiorno Rising Crust Pizza

Green Giant Frozen Vegetables

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Blueberries

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Gorilla Tortilla Chips

Gift Certificates Available! Put any dollar amount you would like and give the gift that everyone can use! Purchase at Rushford, Preston, or Harmony Foods.

Boneless

PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS

Meat

Boneless

Chairman’s Reserve Chuck Roast $ 99

Chairman’s Reserve Chuck Steak $ 29

PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS

2 Lb.

6.4 Oz. • Selected

89¢ Oscar Mayer Chopped Ham, Turkey, or 2/$ Chicken Lunchmeat............................................ 4 2/$ El Monterey Burritos or Chimichangas............... 5 $ 49 Smithfield Bacon.............................................3 2/$ Oscar Mayer Bologna or Cotto Salami............ 3 $ 49 Supreme Choice Salmon Fillet......................5 $ 99 Sheboygan Brats or Italian Sausage........... 2 2/$ Simply Mashed Potatoes..................................... 5 $ 49 Supreme Choice Cooked Shrimp................ 7 $ 29 Van De Kamp Fish Fillets or Sticks.................5 $ 29 Hormel Pepperoni...........................................3 $ 99 Hillshire Farms Thin Sandwich Meats............2 $ 99 Best Choice Chicken Breast Tenders........... 6 $ 89 Farmland Sausage Rolls or Links...................1 $ 99 Lloyds BBQ Ribs.............................................. 9 $ 49 Louis Kemp Imitation Crab Meat................. 2 $ 99 Aqua Star Breaded Butterfly Shrimp............ 9 $ 99 Tastee Choice Frozen Entrees....................... 4 $ 69 Our Own Store Made Ring Bologna.............2 $ 99 Our Own Store Made Snack Sticks...............3 Banquet Breakfast Sausage Links or Patties.......................................................

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Country Style Ribs $ 39

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Fresh Oysters

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Boneless

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Kretschmar Turkey.....................................

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Jimmy’s Dressings $ 99 Each

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Green Giant Russet Potatoes $ 99

Roma Tomatoes $ 49

2 Lb.

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Crazy Fresh Spinach Dip $ 49

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Hormel Chili with Beans 3/$

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Hormel Chili No Beans $ 99

Nestle Hot Cocoa ¢

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Kraft Easy Mac Blue Box Macaroni & Cheese $ 29

Pillsbury Frosting $ 79

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Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Bars............................ 5 2/$ Keebler Chips Deluxe or Sandies Cookies... 5 $ 99 Cheez-It Crackers.................................... 2 $ 49 Nabisco Large Crackers......................... 3 Kraft Easy Mac or Velveeta 4/$ Shells & Cheese Cups.................................. 5

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5 Keebler Graham Cracker Crust............. 2 2/$ $ 99 Shelby Texas Chili......................................... 4 Green Mountain K-Cups..........................5 $ 99 Coffee-Mate Powder Creamer.................4 Grandma Alice Hamburger or ¢ 2/$ Hotdog Buns............................................99 Orville Redenbacher Popcorn................... 5 1

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Green Giant Vegetable Steamers 2/$

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report for 2016-17 at the November 28 Fillmore Central School Board meeting. She noted that there were no issues with the audit, and the process went smoothly. The board reviewed and approved the report.

The Veterans Day program went well on November 10.

Sixth graders Aubrey Larson, Jersey Ristau, Zachary Krage, Kyra Arndt, Tori Raaen, and Kyle Daniels each wrote an essay and read it aloud at the event.

From us at Delivering Our Best Wishes!

Happy Holidays from the 136 St. Anthony Street, PreSton, Mn • 507-765-2151

www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

Happy Holidays!

Throughout all of Fillmore County, in every single house, the internet was surfing, and so was Santa’s mouse.

Every local business with a website, saw a jolly good sign.

Business was booming with the help of SMG Web Design.

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The One and Done Fundraiser was a success with students raising $10,866.71.

The board congratulated Amanda Vrieze for coming in first place in the spelling bee that was held on November 14, Olivia Sethre for coming in second, and Lilly Powell for taking third place.

Monday, February 29 at 2p.m.

Brother Parent/teacher Music Sister conferences took place on November 9 and Rhythm were well attended, with 339 out Thursday, March 3 at 9a.m. of 356 students were represented Blood Pressure Clinic at the conferences.

March 3 at 9a.m.

Thursday, The board approved the hiring Coffee with Friends of Jessica Koenig as a SAC teachFriday, March 4 atThey 2p.m. also approved er assistant.

Casey and the Good Timers Stafki the hiring of Kathleen Wednesday, March 9 at and Rhonda Frisch2p.m. as elementaArnold Walter Brand ry special education paraprofesThursday,beginning March 10 at 9a.m. sionals on December CoffeeAwith Friends from Youth 11. resignation Enrichment Coordinator Heather Stockdale was accepted. A maternity leave for elementary teacher Kelly Duff was approved for the end of the year.

Haugerud Painting donated $360 worth of paint, and Scheevel & Sons donated a flag pole installation worth $756.25 to Fillmore Central. The family of Don Nagel donated $1,100, which will go towards the purchase of additional risers for the high school choir performances. The booster club donated $1,296.50 for weight room supplies, $500 for youth basketballs, $4,514.50 for football headsets, and $1,139.83 for wrestling singlets. Christ Lutheran Church donated $3,000 to be used for the playground and $200 for lunch assistance. The board thanked all of the donors for their generosity.

Thanks to the support of the booster club, the district has some options to upgrade the football field. The suggested changes include adding windows to the side of the press box, a new flag pole to replace the current one attached to the press box, and a new scoreboard.

Quotes for the various projects will be presented at the December school board meeting.

The board approved the World’s Best Workforce annual review for 2016-17 and the program’s goals for 2017-18.

Four open enrollment requests were approved, three of which were for Kingsland students and one for a Mabel-Canton student.

A quote for the purchase of a new 10 passenger van from Nelson Auto was approved.

The next Fillmore Central School Board meeting will be held on December 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the elementary meeting room. The Truth In Taxation meeting with a public forum will take place after the regular meeting, at 6:01 p.m.

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Fillmore Central’s book fair breaks records

By Hannah Wingert Thanks to a record breaking Scholastic book fair, 200 new books were able to be purchased for the elementary school library. Principal Heath Olstad thanked Jill Eerdmans, Diane Hadoff, Nancy Byrne, Nancy Dahly, Denise Paulson, Charlene Mensink, Cheryl Schumacher, and Joanie Johnson for the time they spent running the book fair.

Kali Olstad from Smith & Schafer presented the audit

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Bluff Country Singers Christmas concert For anyone who has ever been to a Bluff Country Singers concert, Sunday, December 10, 2017, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley is enough. Everyone else, read on.

Why do so many area residents plan their holiday concertgoing around the Bluff Country Singers date? It could be the delightful choice of old and new arrangements, one of the specialties of Elliott Grandall, conductor and long time music teacher. Or maybe the keyboard wizardry of pianist Suz Eberle. Perhaps it’s the pure joy of singing that bursts forth in the voices of the nearly 40

singers and soloists who have been rehearsing summer and fall to prepare for this third annual concert.

One thing is sure, this 2017 concert promises to satisfy two large audiences longing for tradition and yearning for variety. In the first set, a Christmas Fanfare incorporating “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing,” is followed by a whimsical “Little Drummer Boy” featuring both Suz Eberle and Sally Jeske at the keyboard. A medley of traditional carols followed with solos by Danial Hayes-Hall and Renee Lechner rounds out the traditional side of the concert.

More contemporary arrange-

ments take over in the second choral set, featuring “The Little Cradle Rocks in Glory,” “All is Well,” and “Chistmas...In About Three Minutes.” Then an intermission during which a free will offering will be taken with proceeds going to purchase music for future Bluff Country Singer concerts. Lovers of pipe organ music will then thrill to a rendition of “Fum, Fum, Fum,” with David Grandall on the Our Savior’s pipe organ.

The third set promises to raise goose bumps starting with a Harry Simeone arrangement of the Percy Faith classic, “Christmas

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Is...,” followed by the surprisingly bluesy “Jesus, What a Wonderful Child.” If you’re not in the Christmas mood just yet, listen on through “Sing a Glad Noel!,” “Celtic Christmas Blessing” and then rise to the “Hallelujah Chorus” from “Handel’s Messiah,” with a brass quintet, hand bells, and pipe organ accompaniment for good measure.

This year’s Bluff Country Singers • Soprano: Hisako Eppen, Pam Freet, Sally Jeske, Renee Lechner, Myrna Legried, Carl Lenz, Jenna Moon, Liz Newman, Darlene Popadak, and Gail Rollie.

• Alto: Loretta Ascheman, Deb Dahl, Amanda Geer, Karen Grandall, Annette Johnson, Sue Krahn,

Julie Mlinar, Pam Nelson, Ellen Rollie, Carol Skare, Nancy Stender, and Audrey Farlinger • Tenor: Marcy Capelle, Harlan Eickhoff, Jerry Klevan, Donnis Lassig, Jim Parker, Garry Post, Jake Stacken, Naomi Stukey, Skip Vogel, Myron Allen • Bass: Jon Dahl, Kirby Johnson, Doc Lyon, John Martinka, Jeff Thauwald, Reese Wolf.

The Bluff Country Singers is devoted to performing music of all types with annual Christmas and spring concerts. The next spring concert will be performed April 22, 2018, with rehearsals beginning January 14. Area musicians interested in joining are invited to contact Elliott Grandall at (507) 346-7882.

22nd Annual Christmas Wonderland Parade of Lights is December 9 RUSHFORD, MN – Merchants Bank in Rushford is proud to present the 22nd Annual Christmas Wonderland Parade of Lights at 7 p.m. on December 9.

Merchants Bank is inviting individuals and businesses to be in the parade. If interested, all you need to do is to call (507) 864-7744.

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fun for area residents. It begins encouraged to the Semcac food with the Parade of Lights, and shelf. Donations can be dropped is followed by visits with Santa, off at the Rushford Fire Hall the cookies, hot chocolate and cider at the Rushford Fire Hall.

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Harmony bloodmobile meets goal The blood drive held in Harmony on November 28, 2017, succeeded in collecting 50 units of blood which was their goal.

There were 50 donors that presented and one first-time participant. Congratulations to these four donors who reached the following milestones: Sylvia Leitzen – five gallons, Paula

Michel – four gallons, Jane Montgomery – six gallons, Darrel Olson – three gallons.

The bloodmobile is sponsored by the Harmony American Legion Auxiliary, and many of the volunteers are Auxiliary members. However, numerous volunteers from the community also help make our blood drives

successful. Thank you to everyone for your continued support in this worthwhile effort.

The next bloodmobile will be in Harmony on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, from 1-7 p.m. If you’d like to schedule an appointment, please call Marilyn Bratager at (507) 937-3406 or schedule one online at www.redcrossblood.org.

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Merchants Bank Money Ball is back for six more games in 2017-2018 RUSHFORD, MN – Merchants Bank’s Money Ball will be coming back for a fourth year in 2017-2018 with three boys and three girls basketball games, according to Kari Johnson of Merchants Bank in Rushford.

Last year students received $1,180 in Money Ball payouts and the Rushford-Peterson Booster Club also received a matching payout of $1,180. That brings the total payout to $4,840

over the first three years of Merchants Bank’s Money Ball, with students and the booster club each receiving $2,420.

“The crowd really gets into pulling for the students, and it’s great that the booster club can benefit.” Johnson said. “It’s really a win for everyone.”

Student halftime participants are broken into two groups – fifth grade and younger and sixth grade and older. Partici-

pants have to register and are drawn randomly. Three participants, fifth grade and under, have 30 seconds to make shots, earning $5 for a made lay-up, $10 for a free throw, and $25 for a 3-pointer. Another three participants, sixth grade and over, also have 30 seconds, earning $10 for a made free throw, $25 for a 3-pointer and $100 for a half-court shot.

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Preston Veteran to be honored at Christmas tree dedication ceremony On Sunday, December 10, the Preston Area Chamber of Commerce will dedicate this year’s Chamber Christmas Tree in memory of Amos Anderson, a former Preston resident and U.S. Veteran. The ceremony will be held in front of Preston City Hall in Preston, Minn. and will begin at approximately 11:30 a.m.

The ceremony will include a welcome from the PACC Executive Director and President, a prayer from Pastor Dan Bredberg from Christ Lutheran Church, and a few words from local veterans. The family of Anderson will also be in attendance.

Anderson was a well-known Preston community member and lived in Preston for several years before his passing in 2015. He

was well-known for his firm hand shake, great hair and warm smile.

Anderson was a United States Postal Service employee for 35 years, beginning before WWII. He served in WWII and saw Germany, Italy and France while overseas.

Anderson was among the troops who first liberated the concentration camp in Dachau, Germany.

After finishing his mail career, after his military career, he worked at the Preston Apple Orchard and remained very active in the Preston Community. He was active in the Preston Lion’s Club, the Garden Club and served two terms as Commander of the Preston VFW, of which his first term was as the first Commander of the MagdlinGilbertson Post 6893 chartered on April 7, 1946. Anderson passed

away in January 2015, at the age of 101. He was a vibrant part of the Preston community and he is missed by many.

The PACC Christmas Tree Dedication Ceremony began in 2014. The intent of the ceremony is to dedicate the Christmas Tree in memory of individuals who have served the community in some way. Nominations are made each year and the PACC Board decides who they feel is an appropriate selection.

For more information on the Preston Area Chamber of Commerce and upcoming events in Preston, please contact Gabby Kinneberg at (507) 765-2153 or visit the Chamber’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/prestonmnchamberandtourism.

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Lanesboro Legion kicks off campaign The city of Lanesboro is fortunate to have beautiful old buildings which make up its downtown National Historic District. Those buildings come at a cost, however; they must be maintained and done so within guidelines which “come with the territory” of historic districts. One of those lovely “Grand Old Dames” is now in need of one of those expensive repairs.

Lanesboro’s American Legion Post #40’s structure at 103 Elmwood was originally known as the Ellef Loveland Building. Over the years it housed a variety of businesses, the last being a hat shop before the Legion purchased it in 1946. The building has the distinction of being one of only 39 American Legion buildings in the country known to be included on the National Historic Register. It also is the oldest building listed, and it is the only one in the state of Minnesota. That’s out of 14,900 Legion posts in the U.S. This particular structure was built in or around 1873 out of what was known as coursed ashlar stone. The condition of the tuckpointing between those old stones has deteriorated to the point that it now needs to be restored in order to preserve the building.

That’s an expensive undertaking.

Bids have been received, and the total will be from $40-42,000. Of that the Legion is prepared to pay $10-12,000, leaving a significant amount to be raised in order to complete this important repair. And this is where the community comes in.

This American Legion Post takes seriously that as a part of its mission, it is proud to support and contribute both time and finances to many local groups. The Legion is one of the first area organizations to which others go for help. As a result, at almost every monthly Legion meeting there is at least one community group asking for donations for one project or another. The Post is a valuable community asset and its contributions to this community touch every person who lives and visits here in some way.

It is hoped that many people recognize that, and will contribute time, talent, and finances in each’s own unique manner to achieve the project goal. It is doubly important because this project helps to not only preserve a property included in Lanesboro’s National Historic District but also to help a charitable organization such as the local American Legion to remain a viable part of the community.

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al donations are of course the first option. Because the Post is incorporated as a 501C 19 tax exempt organization as a subordinate company under the National American Legion in Indianapolis, Ind., donations are tax-deductible. Checks made out to the American Legion Tuckpointing Fund can be dropped off at the Legion, or mailed to PO Box 285, Lanesboro, Minn. 55949.

Several possibilities for fundraising events are also being considered.

One of those is an incentive for donations of $500 or more. It is hoped that there will be a breakfast before and after the annual Memorial Day service on May 28 2018.

The date for the Great Lanesboro Sing-in (also known as a beer choir) is in the process of being firmed up. Other potential plans are for a casino night, a raffle for cash, a golf tournament, sale of patrioticthemed calendars, grant applications, and crowd-sourcing online.

Which of these will be implemented will depend on volunteers; all help is welcome and all will be fun.

The Legion has set the deadline for raising the entire amount for October 1, 2019. Post Commander Jim Haugen has said that it “would be nice” to complete the project by October 1, 2018, but if needed it can continue a second year. If that becomes necessary, some events will be repeated, and new ideas will be added.

The second year of the project’s two-year time-frame coincides with the 100th birthday of the National American Legion. The calendars which are part of the fund-raising project, and will be in celebration of that anniversary.

Plans are underway to coordinate with the City to also celebrate the 2019 Sesquicentennial of the town of Lanesboro. Finally, in the fall of 2019, a community-wide “birthday bash” will celebrate that anniversary event, to be held as close as possible to the actual anniversary date of September 16, 2019. It will also serve to celebrate the Tuckpointing Project’s hopefully successful completion.

It is hoped that individuals and groups of individuals will either create ideas or pick one or more of those listed in which to be involved.

If any of those spark interest, or to volunteer, call or email either of the two project coordinators: Glee Claussen at (507) 259-1968 (email gclaussen77@gmail.com), or Jan Meyer at (507) 951-9759 (email drjanmeyer@yahoo.com).

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Deb Zimmer noted that, “He’s ready to start tomorrow.”

In a related matter, the council considered the WWTP operations proposal from the firm of Bolton & Menk. The letter, sent by Principal Engineer Brian Malm, states an understanding that Spring Valley is seeking “interim operations assistance from a Class B licensed operator until such time as city’s operator acquires his Class B license.” The proposal is for the minimum amount of operations assistance necessary under MPCA rules.

It states that Bolton & Menk would provide at least two twohour on-site visits per week, at a monthly lump sum of $2,368 (which includes travel time), with additional assistance available at a rate of $74 per hour. Mayor Struzyk pointed out that this is cheaper than what was originally quoted by Bolton & Menk.

Bolton & Menk would provide technical training (including on monitoring, sampling, analyzing and reporting), as well as supervision and other support. The council voted unanimously to approve this agreement. Bolton & Menk will send a work order to be signed by the city.

The council also OK’d Resolution 2017-37, approving an offsite gambling permit for VFW Post 4114. Their event will occur

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January 27 at the Spring Valley Community Center. Struzyk said it’s the VFW’s annual fundraiser for their scholarships.

Jessy Betts reported that although library director Jenny Simon was unable to attend the council meeting, “Jenny sent me a message… they’ve been really busy for the holidays… and special thanks to Gene Ramaker for getting the grounds ready for winter, and to John Simon for changing all the outside lights.”

Sue Puffer reported that the ambulance crew has been averaging about one call per day, and she thanked the council for approving the two new hires. Troy Lange reported that it’s been a relatively quiet month for the fire department, and that they assisted with a house fire in Grand Meadow.

Mike Hadland said he’d been contacted by a citizen with a picture of an alleged junk ordinance violation, and said the city will follow up. Todd Jones stated, “I just want to thank the utilities (crew) for the tree they do every year,…it looks phenomenal!”

Deb Zimmer pointed out that the next meeting (December 11 at 6 p.m.) will include the annual Truth in Taxation hearing, as well as final budget approval.

The final council meeting in December will be at noon on December 27, and will be just for approving payment of bills.

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Damon Alan Goodsell, 41, Rochester, Minn.; 10/22/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Cameron Joshua David Heidemann, 21, Waverly, Iowa; 8/31/2017, Failure to Yield at Intersection, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Katryna Ann Kotek, 21, Harmony, Minn.; 10/22/2017, Failure to Stop at Stop Sign, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

John G. Lozier, 73, Mason City, Ill.; 11/12/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Mutsawamwari Chris Makufa, 22, Decorah, Iowa; 10/17/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Dzenita Masic, 22, Decorah, Iowa; 10/17/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40.

Kathy Ann Nelson, 43, Bloomington, Minn.; 9/2/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Mitchell Lee Puterbaugh, 20, Winona, Minn.; 8/12/2017, Underage Consumption of Alcohol, Fine $100, Total Fees $220.

Kwasi Moustapha Yankey, 26, Champlin, Minn.; 9/14/2017, Speeding (53/40), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. 9/14/2017, Possession Small Amount of Marijuana in Motor Vehicle, Fine $150.

MN State Patrol â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rochester Douglas Allen Ayers, 66, Atkins, Iowa; 11/1/2017, Speeding (71/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Anna Marguerite Englin, 20, Hayward, Minn.; 10/18/2017, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set

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Live Online Bidding Available On GehlingLive.com TrAcTOrs - JD 7800-2wheel-5400 hrs., JD 2955-2 wheel-7233 hrs.-2 remotes- 18.4 X 34 w/ JD 148 loader-7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; bucket-bale spear and chains, JD 4020 diesel. cOLLEcTOr TrAcTOrs & EQUIPMENT - JD 520-w/aftermarket 3 pt.-good rubber-new exhaust manifold gasket-runs very good, JD B-1935-rebuilt-new rear rubber-runs very good, Oliver 77-new rear tires and rimslooks and runs good, Farmall 100-live hydraulics-w/ 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; frt. blade and 1 bottom plow-runs and drives very good-1 family owned tractor, Ford 8N-w/ Woods L 59 belly mower, I H 460 gas-w/ fast hitch-very original-excellent sheet metal-and paint, I H- C w/ 2 row mounted planter-cultivator and sickle bar mower, M H Pony, IH 2MH corn picker-always shedded very nice, IH 450 4 row wide planter w/ dry fertilizer, IH 3 bottom plow on steel. EQUIPMENT - JD 326D skidloader-3500 hrs., N H BR 7090 baler-Specialty Crop-extra wide sweep w/ acid kit-has done 4100 total bales, Brent 440 gravity box, Husky 150 gravity box n gear, M & W 1165 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Earthmover, I H 10 5 shank-3 pt. V ripper, Hiniker 5000 6 row 30â&#x20AC;? no till cultivator, I H 470 13â&#x20AC;&#x2122; disk, Kewanee 13â&#x20AC;&#x2122; disk, S I 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; feeder wagon w/ dolly wheel hitch, Loftness 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;-3 pt.-2 stage snowblower, Renn 800- 6 ½â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3pt. snowblower, JD 616 3. pt. rotary mower, Meyers chopper box on Minnesota 12 ton gear, JD 1065A running gear, Owatonna 83 mill, Case 1 row chopper, TrUcks ANd TrAILErs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2014 Cornhusker 42â&#x20AC;&#x2122;-neway air-vibrators-black roll tarp-2 load gauges-inside steps-87â&#x20AC;? sides-96â&#x20AC;&#x2122; wide-11R22.5 rubber-good rubber and brakes, 2016 P J 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 5th wheel flatbed trailer w/tandem axles-dual wheels-hydraulic tail-hydraulic landing gear- solar battery charger-Like New, 2016 P J 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; trailer, 2001 Chevrolet 3500 crew cab-4 X 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;dura max-automatic-dually, 1973 Chevrolet dually-454 eng. Automatic- excellent body (spent its winters in Arizona), 1997 International truck w/ Roto Mix M-41414B-TMR, International truck w/ DT 466 eng. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;automatic-w/New Leader L 3020 spreader box-new belt over chain-sprockets and drive bearings this spring. NEw skId LOAdEr ATTAchMENTs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stout 66-9 brush grapple, Stout 72-8 brush grapple, Stout 72-3 rock bucket grapple, Stout 72â&#x20AC;? material bucket, Stout 96â&#x20AC;? snow bucket w/ double cut edge, Brute rock buckets w/ 4â&#x20AC;? tine spacing-68â&#x20AC;?-75â&#x20AC;?-80â&#x20AC;?-84â&#x20AC;?, Brute skeleton grapples w/4â&#x20AC;? tine spacings-68â&#x20AC;?-75â&#x20AC;?80â&#x20AC;?84â&#x20AC;?, Brute root grapples w/8â&#x20AC;? tine spacing70â&#x20AC;?-80â&#x20AC;?, Brute Tine grapples w/10â&#x20AC;? tine spacing-62â&#x20AC;?-72â&#x20AC;?-82â&#x20AC;?, Brute rotary mower-rated up to 3â&#x20AC;? trees, 2 sets Brute 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; pallet fork extensions, New Pressure Washers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3) Easy Kleen Gold 4000 hot water pressure washers w/ On and Off switch and 4000 psi.

MIscELLANEOUs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; J D X380 Lawn Tractor-84 hrs. w/48â&#x20AC;? deck-Like New, Steiner wagon, 4 ton holding bin, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien sewer/pipe cleaner, 7) Jug poly drinkers, Assortment of JD 2 cylinder sheet metal parts and clam shell fenders.

terms: cash or gooD check Day oF sale For more inFormation or a complete listing anD photos, go to gehlingauction.com or call gehling auction co., 1-800-770-0347.

Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Cassandra Nicole Peltier, 35, Woodbury, Minn.; 10/18/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Debbie Lorraine Steine, 52, Lime Springs, Iowa; 11/2/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Rushford Police Department Monica Ann Lewis, 55,

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Lanesboro, Minn.; 8/29/2017, Speeding (42/30), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Todd Phillip Shafer, 52, Circle Pines, Minn.; 8/26/2017, Speeding (41/30), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Kevin Joseph Svoboda, 21, La Crescent, Minn.; 10/21/2017, Speeding (43/35), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Condition (11/14/2017): The defendant will call court administration within three business days to provide contact information. Fines/ fees due by December 14, 2017.

Canton

Hay & Straw

Monday, deceMber 11, 2017 â&#x20AC;˘ noon notE: SalE iS 2nd Monday of EaCH MontH

Sale Site: Preston dairy & farm of Canton 1/2 Mile west of Canton, Mn on Hwy 52

To Consign Hay, Straw, or Corn Stalks or For More Information: Call Jen 507-743-2250 or Gehling Auction Company 507-765-2131 All hay must be on the lot by 5:00 pm the Friday prior to the auction. Loader tractor will be onsite 1 week ahead of sale and 1 week after the sale. All round bales & big square bales must be unloaded. No Saturday, Sunday, or Sale Day unloading. Loading fee is $1.00 per bale. Only small square bales will be sold on trailers or wagons, but must be weighed empty and full. There will be no exceptions. www.gehlingauction.com or email denny@gehlingauction.com

Tony Montgomery Realty & Auction Co.

BANK OWNED - BANKRUPTCY COMPLETE LIQUIDATION OF THE CREATIVE SIDE!

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TRACTORS - VEHICLES - TRAILERS SKID LOADER ATTACHMENTS McCormick X10.55M MFWD 1-Owner w/L250 Loader SHARP, Joystick controls, 3-pt., 540 PTO, good rubber, only 975 Hrs. - 2013 Chevy Malibu ECO LOADED only 135K - 2011 Chevy HHR Panel Truck, clean - 2010 GMC Terrain SLE AWD, clean, 127K - 2009 Chevy Silverado 2500HD LT 4x4 - 2002 GMC Envoy SLE 4x4 - 1997 Ford Reefer truck, freezer works - 2016 PJ 5th Wheel Trailer 21,000GVW w/2 axles w/duals and ramps - 5th Wheel Livestock Trailer, Clean PJ Skid loader Trailer - Numerous NEW Skid loader attachments to include Grapple, snow plows, dozer blades, snow pushers, pallet forks, and so much more!

GUNS - RED WING CROCKS - ANTIQUES - COLLECTIBLES Qty. of guns to include 5 new Henry riflles and more - Qty. of Red Wing Crocks - Numerous antiques and collectibles - Signs - Tools and so much more.

COMPLETE LIQUIDATION OF THE CREATIVE SIDE EVENT DESIGN A complete liquidation of The Creative Side will include tons of Decor, Candelabras, Chairs, Tables, Chair Covers, Floral Cooler, Vases, and so much more too numerous to mention. This is a complete disposal.

This TMRA Online Auction will give you, the buyer, ample time to inspect, research and bid from the comfort of your office, home or anywhere.

View www.tmracompany.com for more pictures OPEN HOUSE DATES: Wednesday, Dec. 6th - 3-6 PM Saturday, Dec 9th - 9 - 11 AM 540 N. Wabasha St., Plainview, MN 55964

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The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week.

31. $25 cash by Craig’s Auto Repair - Larry Wolfs, Spring Grove $25 cash by an anonymous sponsor - Sonny Johnson, Harmony $20 gift certificate to Larson Hardware by Larson Hardware - Dawson Wilder, Canton $25 gift certificate to Norsland Lefse by Norsland Lefse - Phyllis Waadevig, Chatfield $20 gift certificate to Branding Iron by Branding Iron Marv Slafter, Spring Grove $20 gift certificate to Wings

by Wings in Dorchester - Bill Tate, Canton $20 cash by Debbie’s Corner Store - Brenda Wilder, Canton $20 cash by Lyn Vickerman Chris Hansen, Mabel $20 cash by Mabel Barber Shop - Stanley Nelson, Mabel $20 gift certificate to Sugar Shack from Sugar Shack - Jesse Spalla, Ridgeway $20 gift certificate to Evangeline’s and Krazy Kwiltz by Evangeline’s and Krazy Kwiltz - Laura Hosting, Canton Two 12” pizzas at Mabes by Mabes of Decorah - Carolyn White, Mabel Large Pizza at Pizza Ranch by Pizza Ranch of Decorah - Ron Vickerman, Mabel

Large Pizza at Pizza Ranch by Pizza Ranch of Decorah - Judy Tollefsrud, Spring Grove Large Pizza at Happy Joe’s by Happy Joe’s of Decorah - Lisa Vang, Hesper One Buffet at Pizza Ranch by Pizza Ranch of Decorah - Janelle Halverson, Hesper $10 gift certificate to Farmhouse by Farmhouse of Caledonia - Leah Morken, Spring Grove $10 gift certificate to Elsie’s

by Elsie’s of Caledonia - Tara Dodson, Caledonia $10 gift certificate to Elsie’s by Elsie’s of Caledonia - Jill Phillips, Lanesboro $10 gift certificate to Elsie’s by Elsie’s of Caledonia - Jen Peterson, Mabel $10 gift certificate to Redwood by Redwood of Caledonia - Carolyn White, Mabel 5$10 gift certificate to Village Square by Village Square of Harmony - Laura St. Mary, Mabel $10 gift certificate to Village Square by Village Square of Harmony - Rosemary Welper, Hesper $10 cash by Harmony House - Jane Storlie, Harmony Six pack cooler, bear and pizza cutter by Bank of the West Jean Eiken, Harmony $5 gift certificate to Wired Rooster by Wired Rooster of Caledonia - Mac Macomber, Sr., Caledonia

in Minnesota in which motorists support a goal of zero road fatalities by practicing and promoting safe and smart driving behavior. TZD focuses on the

application of four strategic areas to reduce crashes – education, enforcement, engineering, and emergency medical and trauma response.

Mabel United Methodist Church announces raffle winners The Mabel United Methodist Church had a very successful raffle in conjunction in with their church bazaar on October 11. The church wishes to thank all the area businesses and individuals that donated to the raffle and all the supported the raffle by purchasing tickets. All 2,000 tickets were sold and below you will find a list of the winners. $100 visa gift card by First Southeast Bank of Harmony and Canton - Beth Snyder, Mabel $50 cash by Mike and Brenda Wilder - Chuck and Sue Sikkink, Harmony $50 cash by Night-n-gals circle - Ron Nelson, Mabel $50 gift certificate to Steuart Labs by Steuarts Labs - Pastor Mary Waudby, Mabel $50 gift certificate to Kingsley Mercantile by Kingsley Mercantile - Lawrence Tollefsrud, Mabel Two tickets to Commonweal Theatre by Commonweal Theatre - Verna Quandahl, Spring Grove Four ribeye steaks from Harmony Foods by Harmony, Preston, Rushford Foods - Lawrence Tollefsrud, Mabel Gift certificate for two Friday or Saturday night specials at Gators by Gators in Eitzen -

Heath Williams, Mabel Gift certificate for two Friday or Saturday night specials at Gators by Gators in Eitzen Linda Tingesdal Stennes, Rochester $30 gift certificate to Mabel Flowers by Mabel Flowers - Jill Phillips, Lanesboro $30 gift certificate to Oak Meadow Meats by Oak Meadow Meats - Laurie Heitman, New Album $30 gift certificate to Estelles Eatery by Estelles - Karen Brown, Canton Four movie and popcorn tokens at Spring Grove Cinema

by Spring Grove Cinema - Tim Morken, Spring Grove Gift basket from Kwik Trip of Harmony - Tim Morken, Spring Grove Gift basket from Kwik Trip of Harmony, Lori Patterson, Spring Grove Gift bag from Bergey Boys Blazing BBQ - Linus Wenthold, Sleepy Eye $25 cash from Harlan and Jean Eiken - Lawrence Tollefsrud, Mabel $25 cash from Harlan and Jean Eiken - Lonnie Weaver, Mercedes, Calif. $25 gift certificate to Mabel BP by Mabel BP - Jeff Gerard,

Spring Grove $25 gift certificate to BBG’s from BBG’s - Kurt Rustad, Spring Grove $25 gift certificate to Red’s Hometown Foods by Red’s Hometown Foods - Marc Prestby, Canton $25 gift certificate to Village Farm and Home by Village Farm and Home - Verna Quandahl, Spring Grove $25 visa gift card from Merchants Bank of Spring Grove - Mark Munson, Spring Grove $25 gift certificate to Turquoise Tomato by Turquoise Tomato - Loretta Holland, Minnesota City $25 gift certificate to Doc’s by Doc’s - Larry Miller, Mabel $25 gift certificate to Fareway

by Fareway of Decorah - Jesse Spalla, Ridgeway $25 gift certificate to Good Times by Good Times in Caledonia - Steve Eiken, Mabel $25 gift certificate to Pine Cone Place by Pine Cone Place - Paul Vitse, Mabel $25 gift certificate to Sarah’s Diner by Sarah’s Diner - Mike Timmons, Mabel $25 gift certificate to Jo’s Long Branch by Jo’s Long Branch - Lenny and Linda Burke, Dorchester

Make a sober ride a holiday tradition

Friends don’t let friends drink and drive: Extra DWI patrols on Fillmore County roads through December 30 Eating good food, spending time with family, exchanging gifts – holiday celebrations in Minnesota may include any number of traditions. A holiday activity that should never become a tradition is driving home after drinking alcohol.

Choices to drive drunk have contributed to 27 deaths on Minnesota roads from the day before Thanksgiving through December 30 in the last five years (2012-2016 preliminary). To help keep the roads safe during the holidays, Fillmore County deputies along with police officers from Preston/Lanesboro/ Fountain and Chatfield will be participating with law enforcement statewide in an extra DWI enforcement campaign starting November 22 and on weekends through December 30.

Officers, deputies and troopers from more than 300 agencies will be working overtime with funding provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (DPS-OTS) coordinates the extra enforcement and education effort.

“As the holidays approach, it’s a time of excited anticipation for many Minnesotans,” said Patrol Sergeant Derek Fuglestad.

“Sadly, for too many other Minnesotans, the holidays are a pain-

ful reminder that their loved one is no longer with them.

A drunk driver took their life or their loved one decided to drive impaired. Please celebrate wisely over the holidays, speak up to prevent a tragedy and always plan a sober ride.”

Choices behind the wheel Minnesotans are increasingly planning a sober ride throughout the year and over the holidays, but the number of motorists still driving drunk is never acceptable and potentially deadly.

DWI Arrests Year-Round

Year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Total

DWIs 28,656 26,026 25,399 25,336 23,392 128,809

Holiday DWI Arrests (Nov. 22 - Dec. 30)

Year 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Total

DWIs 3,215 2,557 2,565 2,366 2,136 12,839

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DWI consequences • Loss of license for up to a year, thousands of dollars in costs and possible jail time.

• Repeat DWI offenders, as well as first-time offenders arrested at 0.16 and above alcoholconcentration level, must use ignition interlock in order to regain legal driving privileges or face at least one year without a driver’s license.

• Offenders with three or more offenses are required to use interlock for three to six years, or they will never regain driving privileges.

Speak up and plan a sober ride • Plan for a safe ride — designate a sober driver, use a cab/ public transportation, or stay at the location of the celebration.

• Speak up – Offer to be a designated driver or be available to pick up a loved one anytime, anywhere. If you see an impaired person about to get behind the wheel, get them a safe ride home.

• Buckle up — the best defense against a drunk driver.

• Report drunk driving — call 911 when witnessing impaired driving behavior. Be prepared to provide location, license plate number and observed dangerous behavior.

The enhanced DWI enforcement campaign is a component of the state’s Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) program. A primary vision of the TZD program is to create a safe driving culture

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., DECEMBER 5

â&#x20AC;˘Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. (507) 272-3731.* â&#x20AC;˘Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St.* â&#x20AC;˘Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* â&#x20AC;˘Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. (507) 272-3731.* â&#x20AC;˘Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. (507) 272-3731.* â&#x20AC;˘AA Closed Meeting, 12pm, Preston United Methodist Church, 212 St. Anthony St. N.*

â&#x20AC;˘Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library* â&#x20AC;˘Wykoff Lions dinner meeting, 6pm, Gateway Inn. Speaker from Rochester Police K-9 unit. â&#x20AC;˘Magdlin-Gilbertson VFW Auxiliary, 6:30pm pizza party, 7pm meeting, Preston Servicemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club. â&#x20AC;˘Rushford AA Closed meeting, 7pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St.* â&#x20AC;˘Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pio­neer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*

WEDS., DECEMBER 6

â&#x20AC;˘Spring Valley Food Shelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.*

THURS., DECEMBER 7

â&#x20AC;˘Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. (507) 272-3731.*

â&#x20AC;˘Senior Coffee and Dessert, 9am, Clara House, Harmony.* â&#x20AC;˘Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.* â&#x20AC;˘Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* â&#x20AC;˘Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. (507) 272-3731.* â&#x20AC;˘Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info, (507) 288-6944.* â&#x20AC;˘Merry Meeters, 11:30am, Village Square. â&#x20AC;˘Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. (507) 272-3731.*

Share your thoughts at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com â&#x20AC;˘Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.* â&#x20AC;˘Preston Historical Society meeting, 7pm, Methodist Church, Preston, Public invited. â&#x20AC;˘Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, use side door on Newburg.*

FRI., DECEMBER 8

â&#x20AC;˘Solo Friends Over 50 Group, 6pm, Spring Valley area. For info & location, call (507) 226-4595. â&#x20AC;˘Chatfield NA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*

SAT., DECEMBER 9

â&#x20AC;˘Lanesboro Lions Holiday Breakfast, 9-11am, Community Center. Freewill offering to be donated, plus Food Shelf donations accepted.

Spring Valley Food Shelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson.*

â&#x20AC;˘Mabel Food Shelf, 10am-12pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, Mabel. â&#x20AC;˘Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507) 765-2518.*

SUN., DECEMBER 10

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

MON., DECEMBER 11

â&#x20AC;˘Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston. â&#x20AC;˘Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info: Call (507) 288-6944.* â&#x20AC;˘Preston Senior Potluck, 11:30am, Preston Servicemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, Preston. â&#x20AC;˘Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Preston.* â&#x20AC;˘AA Crossroads Journey Group meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*

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EMPLOYMENT ROOT RIVER HARDWOODS Kiln Dried Lumber Store. Looking for a reliable person to work in lumber store and be a backup delivery driver.

Truck driving experience helpful, benefit package available, retirement plan.

Apply at Hwy 52 N, Preston, MN, 507765-2284. h27,4-o SEMCAC IS HIRING A full-time Energy Assistance Coordinator for their Rushford office. This is a salaried position, working 32-40 hours per week. Applicant must be detail oriented and have computer skills.

Management experience a plus. Wage based on education and experience.

Semcac offers a competitive benefit package including insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Full job description and application can be found at www.semcac.org or by contacting Barb Thompson at barb.thompson@semcac.org or 507-864-8202.

Applications must be postmarked by December 8, 2017. EOE. e4-o Substitute and Part-time Bus Drivers needed for Semcac Transportation. Must have a Class “B” CDL with passenger endorsement.

For more information and application go to www.semcac.org or contact Barb Thompson (507) 864-8202 or barb. thompson@semcac.org. Application deadline is 12/31/17. EOE. h23TFN-o 25 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Earn $1000 per week! Paid CDL Training! STEVENS TRANSPORT COVERS ALL COSTS! 1-877-2091309 drive4stevens.com (NANI) AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINING Get FAA certification to work for airlines. Financial Aid if qualified.

Job placement assistance. Housing assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-686-1704 (NANI) KMS PUBLIC SCHOOLS seeking FT long-term substitute School Social Worker beginning March 2018.

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EMPLOYMENT FULL TIME TRAVELING OPPORTUNITY Includes meal allowance, paid lodging, health/dental, 401(k) & Paid Time Off. 60-80 hours/week, $13-$15/hour starting wages. Railroad Vegetation Control. Position starts January 2018. RAW, Inc. in Cooperstown, ND. 888/700.0292 www.rawapplicators.com info@rawapplicators.com (MCAN) NEW AUTHORS WANTED! Page Publishing will help you self-publish your own book. FREE author submission kit! Limited offer! Why wait? Call now: 855-623-8796 (MCN)

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ETHANOL PRODUCTS in Harmony is looking for office cleaning help, one time per week, approximately 2-3 hours. Option of hours M-F, 8am-5pm or Saturday morning.

If interested, please call 507-886-2622 to make an appointment to stop in!

Chosen Valley Senior Living Life Enrichment Assistant Seeking outgoing person to join the Life Enrichment Activity Department team.

Would assist in planning, organizing and carrying out therapeutic activities; providing mental stimulation, promote physical activity and strengthening, cognitive/emotional, spiritual health in large, small group and 1:1 setting. This is a part-time position (30 hours a 2 week pay period) with a four hour shift approximately every third weekend.

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125 5th Ave SE, Spring Grove MN 55974

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

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6am-2:15pm & 2:15-10:30pm positions available Thinking about a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)?

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

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Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming, and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o

REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements.

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82 ACRES ON THE ROOT RIVER

ELCOR Realty Co.

224 PROSPECT ST SE, CHATFIELD

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â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bath â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor living â&#x20AC;˘ Both levels finished â&#x20AC;˘ Sunroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2,568 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Gas Fireplace â&#x20AC;˘ Walkout â&#x20AC;˘ No mowing or snow removal

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632 FILLMORE ST E, PRESTON

98 CEDAR ST, FOUNTAIN

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100 GOLD ST N, WYKOFF

$149,900

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$289,900 800 VIKING AVE S, LANESBORO #4083458

1919 CRAFTSMAN CHARMER

$419,000 2157 MARGARET ST NE, CHATFIELD #4083455

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$680,000 12716 COUNTY RD 138 SE, CHATFIELD #4082543

301 FILLMORE ST W, PRESTON

$189,900

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2 HOMES ON A CITY LOT

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453 AVE C NE, CHATFIELD

$177,500

$91,000

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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 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $84,900 $79,900 WYKOFF â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Farm in Jordan Township â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 124 acres located in a beautiful valley with the Root River running through the property. Approximately 45 acres could be tillable with the balance being fenced pasture. Includes hay shed. $474,900 - PRICED REDUCED - $417,000

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Breathtaking views of scenic Lanesboro Dam and bluffs • 3 bedroom • 2 baths • Formal living room • Dining room • Family room • 3-season porch • Large patio area • Fireplace • Retaining walls • 2 car attached garage • Brick exterior

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

NEW LISTING

Results $215,000

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LANESBORO

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

112 GOLD ST.

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

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709 Park St., Chester, IA

3 bed, 2 bath • 2 car garage plus 44x80 shed • Pond & pasture • $135,000 CED! REDU

$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

1 - LEVEL LIVING

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

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

Well-established and professionally run restaurant located in the heart of downtown with local and tourist service area. Lunch & dinner menu. Open 11-8pm, 6 days a week. $179,900

HISTORIC B & B

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

COMMERICIAL LOCATION OFFERING

COMMERCIAL/RETAIL SPACE

Commercial Opportunities

405 Hillside Drive, Preston

Real Estate - 2,448 sq ft main level with 1 bedroom apartment, plus walk-up unfinished attic and full basement. 23x120 ft lot. Equipment included for full restaurant and bar service. $115,000

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

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

105 N. Oak St, Canton

STEP INTO A SUCCESSFUL OPERATION

1046 4th Ave Rochester LD SOSE,

385 HILLSIDE ST. SE CHATFIELD

$40,500

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240 2ndS ST Harmony LD ONE,

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Kelsey Bergey

www.SEMNrealestate.com

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

314 West St., Lime Springs, IA

FORESTVILLE STATE PARK

$59,900

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

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

Members of SEMN Association of Realtors, Rochester

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

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Timeless treasure!

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

G 708 Calhoun, Lanesboro PENDIN

Affordable 3 bedroom 2 bath home that has been updated and remodeled.

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

4820 WINTERGREEN LANE NW ROCHESTER

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

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

308 Main St W. Preston

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You’ll love the great yard and huge garage with this 3 bedroom home.

Newer laminate flooring, bedrooms with walk-in closets, partially fenced yard, cement drive and great patio area in the back yard. Cute little deck in the front yard. This is a great property whether you are starting out or slowing down. Everything is on one level and in move-in condition!

202 RIDGEVIEW LANE

$39,900

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

Ranch home • Wood floors • 3-season porch • Updated kitchen • Vinyl siding • Deck • Patio • Garage • Lower level is wide open to finish your way • Quiet street

239 5TH ST SE CHATFIELD, MN • $124,900

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

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If you are looking for affordable housing with no work or updates... this is it. Totally remodeled home with new 200 amp electrical, updated windows, laminate and wood flooring, perm. siding, new sheet rock, paint & molding throughout with full basement.

All located in quiet community of Greenleafton on hard surface road. Additional lot available - call me for information on the extra lot. City sewer and water!

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

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

Todd Hadoff

REAL ESTATE fall in love

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

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

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

Built in 1905, 2,976 sq ft space. Tastefully renovated, the modern, rustic design and ready to move into. Many updates, including major electrical. Green space in back with on and off-street parking.

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

An Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County

Monday, December 4, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

LOST/FOUND

Notice of Public Hearing City of Fountain Notice is hereby given that Eric Luoma and Sandy Seha, Karst Brewing, LLC, have made application to the City of Fountain for a conditional use permit for an outdoor walk-in cooler for use to store brewed growlers. The Fountain Planning & Zoning Commission will meet at 6:00 p.m., Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at the Fountain City Office, 104 Main Street, Fountain, MN. This publication shall constitute as notice to each resident and each owner of real property within three hundred fifty (350) feet of the outer boundaries of the property in question.

Any person wishing to express an opinion of the matters to be considered at the public hearing can be heard orally in person on December 11th, 2017, or in writing by mailing comments to Ronda Flattum, City of Fountain, PO Box 115, Fountain, MN 55935.

Publish 4

notice to residents of carimona township The December meeting of the Carimona Township Board will be held at the Arlynn Hovey home at 7pm on December 4, 2017.

Linda Marzolf, Clerk Publish 27,4

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 Publish12/4, 1/1

LOST TWO GUNS - One is in a dark green case and the second is in a black and tan soft case. 319-830-9817.

Possible award if found. l27,4-x

Notice of Public Hearing City of Fountain Notice is hereby given that the City of Fountain will review a property line side setback for a non-permanent utility shed at 205 Main Street, Fountain, MN. A variance may be granted if enforcement of the zoning ordinance provision will cause the landowners practical difficulties. For the variance to be granted, the property must satisfy the three-factor statutory test: 1) reasonableness, 2) uniqueness, and 3) essential character. The Fountain Planning & Zoning Commission will meet at 6:15 p.m., Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at the Fountain City Office, 104 Main Street, Fountain, MN. This publication shall constitute as notice to each resident and each owner of real property within three hundred fifty (350) feet of the outer boundaries of the property in question.

Any person wishing to express an opinion of the matters to be considered at the public hearing can be heard orally in person on December 11, 2017, or in writing by mailing comments to Ronda Flattum, City of Fountain, PO Box 115, Fountain, MN 55935.

Publish 4

notice of application for a livestock feedlot permit Notice is hereby given per Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 16, that Johnson Rolling Acres has made application to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for a permit to expand a feedlot with a capacity of 500 animal units or more.

The feedlot expansion will be located in both the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 and the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 21, Township 103, Range 08. The overall animal units at the facility will not be increasing, as the dairy is seeking to expand an existing barn to give its animals more room. The dairy is also intending on constructing a new feed storage area and contaminated runoff collection facility.

This publication shall constitute as notice to each resident and each owner of real property within 5,000 feet of the perimeter of the proposed feedlot as required by Minnesota State Law. Publish 27,4 Notice of meeting change holt township For the months of December 2017 through April 2018, Holt Township will be starting their monthly meetings at 6pm instead of 7pm. We will continue to meet at the Sons of Norway Hall in Lanesboro on the second Monday of each month.

Publish 4 notice city of peterson The City of Peterson is in the process of developing a wellhead protection plan for its drinking water supply well. A draft is available for review online at petersonmn.org or at City Hall. Consistent with the Wellhead Protection Rule, a Public Hearing has been scheduled for December 13, 2017 at 6:00pm at City Hall to discuss issues and address all comments.

Publish 4

Due to the holiday, the December meeting of the Sumner Township Supervisors will be

Monday, December 18 at 6:30pm.

Marianne Hockema, Clerk

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AUTOS BETA - Off Road/Dual Sport Motorcycles: 2017â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in stock now at Lewis Charles Cycles in Albert Lea, MN! ONLY DEALER IN MINNESOTA. See full inventory online www.lewischarlescycles.com. Call Mike 507-720-4114. a2 5,2,9,16,23,30,6,13,20,27,4,11-x

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No mopeds please. Call: 612/720-2142 (MCAN) WANTED TO BUY: Basswood logs by truckload delivered to Dodgeville, WI. Bark intact, harvested in dormancy, delivered FRESH cut. Pre-arranged purchases only. Call Al Ladd at 608935-2341 ext.333 (MCN) Want to purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver CO 80201(MCN)

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AUCTION CALENDAR Sat., Dec. 2 at 9:30am - Tractors and attachments, tillage, hay equipment, and misc. For more information call Suess Auction & Implement, 507-378-2222. Listing in the Journal

Sat., Dec. 9 at 9am - Farm toys, Nascar items, household items, collectbiles, and much more!

For more information call Spring Valley Sales, 507-346-2183. Listing in the Journal Mon., Dec. 11 at Noon - Hay, straw, corn stalks sale. For more information call Gehling Auction Co., 507-765-2131. Listing in the Journal Thurs., Dec. 14 at 9am - Tractors, combines, heads, planters, drills, tillage equipment, hay & forage equipment, vehicles and farm related items. For more information call Gehling Auction Co., 507-765-2131. Listing in the Journal Thurs., Dec. 14 at 9:30am - Tractors, collector tractors & equipment, trucks & trailers, new skid loader attachments and much more! For more information call Gehling Auction Co., 507-7652131. Listing in the Journal

ONLINE AUCTIONS Starts closing Sun., Dec. 3 - Huge doll collection, Christmas decor and much more.

For more information, contact Harmony Online Auctions, 507-208-9363 or 507-259-6737. Listing in the Journal

Starts closing Tues., December 12- Tractors, vehicles, trailers, skid loader attachments, guns, antiques, collectibles and much more! For more information, contact Tony Montgomery Realty & Auction Co., 507-259-7502. Listing in the

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Starts closing Wed., Dec. 13 - Heavy haul road tractors, lowboy, trucks, and misc. For more information, contact Zenke Auction & Realty, 507-429-9999. Listing in the Journal

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