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Boots & Badges debut event

A sample of drawing prizes that will be given away at the debut of Boots & Badges: Honoring Fillmore County Veterans on February 5.

Photo by Jason Sethre at the Fillmore County Journal

By Jason Sethre will be hosting an event at the jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com The Club - Bar and Veteran’s We have talked about the Organization in Preston to recbook extensively, and we have ognize area Veterans. finally arrived at our destina- At this event, Boots & Badges: Honoring Fillmore County tion.

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Sgt. Troy Christianson demonstrated the importance of wearing a reflective safety vest while emergency responders are assisting with traffic control.

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By Jason Sethre jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com

On Monday, January 25, 2016, as snow flurries made for dangerous driving conditions, Sgt. Troy Christianson, with the Minnesota State Patrol, spoke to an audience comprised of volunteer firefighters with the Harmony Fire Department and Preston Fire Department.

The training meeting was held at the Harmony Fire Department facility starting at 7 p.m.

Christianson has been serving in the capacity of public relations for the Minnesota State Patrol for a couple of years, and the majority of his time is centered around public awareness and media relations.

“During my career, I’ve been to over 500 fatal crashes, and over 1,500 non-fatal crashes,” shared Christianson. The focus of this training session was on how law

enforcement, ambulance and fire departments can work together to establish safe scenes for emergency responders along with the public.

As Christianson presented videos of crashes, he talked about mistakes that resulted in either serious injuries or fatalities.

“More firefighters are killed in motor vehicle accidents on the way to a fire, than fighting fires. And, it used to be that more police officers were killed in motor vehicle accidents than shootings,” said Christianson.

“However, due to some things going on over the past year, there have been more deaths related to police officer shootings than motor vehicle accidents.”

He also talked about how important it is for volunteer firefighters to make sure they are not driving emergency vehicles while under the influence of alcohol.

“The media would jump on that,”

added Christianson, referencing if anything should happen as a result of being under the influence.

All emergency responders were encouraged to wear reflective safety vests. According to Christianson, “OSHA requires that if you are directing traffic, you must have at least 50% reflective coverage.”

There was a question from the crowd regarding how departments can deal with gawkers or media who may be too invasive while emergency responders are in the middle of a rescue and recovery situation. With camera and video capabilities on smart phones, onlookers are more capable and take the liberty of posting photos on websites like Facebook on a regular basis. Certain media companies have been known to be very aggressive about capturing photos or videos of crash

What swimming facility will Chatfield residents want?

By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

At the Chatfield City Council’s January 25 meeting, the city’s swimming pool and its future was again discussed.

Councilor Paul Novotny was absent.

Burbach Aquatics, Inc. has done an analysis on the current pool. They have determined that

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drivers are approaching a crash scene, they may not be prepared to stop or may be distracted by the unexpected circumstances, which results in additional problems for emergency responders.

Christianson referred to the challenges of managing traffic flow with crash scenes throughout this region because of the windy roads and hills. In particular, he talked about Nelson Hill between Fountain and Chatfield.

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scenes. Christianson advised that departments can tell them to back away from the scene for the sake of privacy for crash victims.

At each crash scene, the goal is to make the scene longer and not wider. If they can keep the crash scene on one side of the road, it will allow for traffic to continue to flow. The reason the Minnesota State Patrol and other law enforcement agencies want to keep traffic flowing is because of the secondary accidents that may result. When

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Christianson presented the seven elements of emergency traffic control.

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is important to give drivers an advanced warning to slow down, and to let them know that the flow of traffic is changing.

• Transition Area: Usually cones or flares are set apart every 10 feet, gradually narrowing traffic from multiple lanes down to a single lane that detours around the crash scene.

• Buffer Space: There is space left open in the event that a driver overlooks advanced warnings while approaching the transition area.

• Shadow Vehicle: This is usually a larger vehicle, such as a pumper or tanker, used to block the scene of the crash from the public for privacy and safety reasons.

• Roll Ahead Space: In the event a driver crashes into the Shadow Vehicle, there will be enough room to protect emergency responders from further incident.

• Work Space: This is the actual crash scene where emergency responders will be assisting victims.

• Staging Area: Usually, this would be where an ambulance is located, so it can exit the scene with the flow of traffic.

Toward the end of Sgt. Christianson’s presentation, he showed a video of a Sheriff in Nevada talking about two officers who died in a motor vehicle accident in which both officers were not wearing their seat belts while on duty.

Christianson shared that he is on a mission to save more lives on the road by cracking down on seat belt violations.

He shared that there was a ripple effect with that Sheriff’s Department in Nevada following the death of two of their officers.

They now have a policy in which any officer caught now wearing their seat belt while on duty will be suspended without pay for 30 days. And, that officer’s supervisor will be suspended for 30 days without pay. Needless to say, that department has 100% compliance among all officers.

“Even though your gear can be bulky, we really encourage all firefighters to wear seat belts while traveling to a crash scene,” added Christianson.

“We all just need to work together, and keep an open line of communication,” emphasized Christianson, referring to the interaction between law enforcement, ambulance and fire departments at crash scenes.

to the book followed by a drawing for prizes.

For prizes, we will be giving away war movies, copies of the book, U.S. flags, gift certificates to use at The Club, and special Boots & Badges embroidered blankets.

We hope that all Veterans, their families, and their friends from this area will be able to attend this event.

This project has been made possible with the support of F & M Community Bank with locations in Chatfield, Preston, and Rochester.

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the public for the first time.

Anyone who purchased a book prior to going to press will be able to pick up their book. Following this event, all remaining pre-order books to be picked up will be made available at the Fillmore County Journal.

Additional copies of Boots & Badges: Honoring Fillmore County Veterans will also be available at this event for those who would like to purchase a copy. The cost of the book is $49.95 plus tax. We will be able to accept checks or cash.

This is an important event for everyone involved because it presents an opportunity to further recognize the Veterans of Fillmore County. With over 3,400 Veterans included in this book, spanning generations from the War of 1812 to the most recent wars of our time, this book will become a treasured piece of Fillmore County history.

During this event, we will present a war-related movie from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. And, then at 6:30 p.m., there will be a formal presentation relating

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C ommentary Doldrums

By Eric M. Leitzen Does anyone else feel really tired?

I don’t necessarily mean sleepy tired, although there’s something to that.

I find myself craving sleep more and Eric M. Leitzen more as this winter has finally settled in to actually being, um, winter. It’s

hard to get in the holiday mood when you’ve still got earthworms in December. I even spent two weeks with my inlaws in Florida and still found myself craving naps. Even when it was 90 and sunny, I felt worn down, wore out, and wanting nothing more than a soft couch and a good book.

My fatigue these past weeks seems to be more than a seasonally-affected phenomenon, but I am new to this parenting thing, so maybe it’s that. The amount of energy you expend as a firsttime parent must be enough to power the sun three times over,

because it’s not just the physical energy of four million games of peek-a-boo or three hundred deep-knee bends a day when baby wants to go “up”. There’s the vigilance: where is the baby, what are they doing, what could they be doing, how could they be doing it, and how will it inevitably lead to the baby finding the most deadly thing in the immediate vicinity and deciding it needs to go in its mouth?

I wouldn’t trade it for the world, but darn if this kid isn’t the best workout program I’ve ever had.

And let’s add to this the energy expended just to be a

What it will take to address income inequality

By Lee H. Hamilton When the history of this year’s presidential campaign is written, one of its more remarkable features will be that candidates of both parties feel it necessary to talk about income Lee H. i n e q u a l i t y.

Hamilton Surely that makes this a watershed moment.

The issue is hardly new. As historian and writer Jill Lepore pointed out last year, income inequality in the United States has been rising since the late 1960s. As she put it, “The evidence that income inequality in the United States has been growing for decades and is greater than in any other developed democracy is not much disputed.”

More notable is that it has become a defining issue of our day, with Republican candidates seizing on it just as avidly as Democrats — though with different views of its causes and solutions. Some reformist Republicans have argued for some time now for the right mix of public policies to give poor Editorial Cartoon

and middle-income Americans more opportunity without shifting power to the federal government. On the Democratic side, as expected, both Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton press for a firmer public stance to redress the problem. No one suggests there are easy solutions.

To be sure, there are politicians, especially on the right, who believe there’s not much room for public action. Market forces will sort it all out, they argue. In this telling, inequality has come about because of globalization and technological changes that are unstoppable and that on the whole have raised living standards. Eventually, they believe, the gap between the highest earners and the rest of us will diminish. Instead of fighting inequality, we should be protecting and expanding the rewards for skill, leadership and entrepreneurship.

This argument assumes that the very wealthy won’t act to tilt the field even more in their favor. Yet as the New York Times noted last month, they are doing just that.

“With inequality at its highest levels in nearly a century,” the newspaper wrote, “the very richest Americans have financed a sophis-

ticated and astonishingly effective apparatus for shielding their fortunes.... Operating largely out of public view... the wealthy have used their influence to steadily whittle away at the government’s ability to tax them.”

Yet some reform-minded conservatives agree with Democrats on at least one point, which is that government needs to act to achieve greater fairness and opportunity in the economy. The stresses we see in our political system today — free-floating public anger and distrust of government and large institutions — stem at least in part from the widespread perception that economic insecurity has become entrenched in our system and there’s very little ordinary people can do about it. If inequality continues to grow, the stress on the system will ratchet ever tighter.

No one is arguing for a straightahead equalization of economic resources, which would not just require extreme restrictions on personal freedom, but would almost certainly hamstring economic growth. Nor, however, should government make the problem worse — which is what some politicians’ call for further tax reductions on the richest would do.

lower-middle-class so-and-so in America today: multiple jobs. multiple bills, and multiple Presidential candidates to scare the ever-living tar out of you.

Will November bring some much-needed relief to the millions of hardworking Americans who power our economy, or will we plunge further into the sticky, dark nightmare of Gilded Age II: Economic Boogaloo?

Some days, it seems, just trying to keep up with the news is enough to tire you out but, as a good American, you keep soldiering on in the darkness, waiting for that “Morning in

America” that only ever seems to shine on billionaires and the morally bankrupt.

Americans, the REAL Americans, are tired. We can’t keep going on like this: working harder, mortgaging more, and trying to fill the void with everything from painkillers to Netflix. If we don’t do something about this soon, if we don’t try to find a way to pull the majority of Real Americans out of poverty and despair, then I think it’s safe to say that we’re all going to be hitting our pillows harder and harder in the days to come.

There are some broad directions we should be moving to ensure a degree of fairness. Current trends are not inevitable if citizens are determined to reduce the influence and power of money on the system. We need to shift resources to education and workforce training, though that will take time to produce change. Encouraging technological change that boosts unskilled employment — rather than stripping it away — will matter. So will protecting the

progressivity of the income tax, encouraging the well-to-do to follow the excellent examples of their peers who are sharing their wealth, focusing on trade deals that favor workers and not just the business community, and providing incentives for people of ordinary means to save and invest.

We need to promote policies that help all children advance, and discourage efforts to further concentrate wealth. These are incremental changes requiring limited government action.

A reduction in inequality is an essential ingredient in a healthy democracy. To let the gap between rich and ordinary Americans grow larger will allow political pressures to build in our economic and political systems. We should aim for a country where opportunities are more equal and the distribution of wealth and income is fairer.

Lee Hamilton is a Distinguished Scholar, Indiana University School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

Government this week • Monday, February 1, Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m.

• Monday, February 1, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m.

• Tuesday, February 2, Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m.

• Tuesday, February 2, Houston School Board, 5:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, February 2, Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m.

• Tuesday, February 2, Rushford Village City Council, Community Center, 7 p.m.

• Thursday, February 4, Fountain City Council, City Office, 7:30 p.m.

• Monday, February 8, Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m.

• Monday, February 8, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.

• Monday, February 8, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m.

• Monday, February 8, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

• Monday, February 8, Wykoff Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

• Monday, February 8, Houston City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Schedule subject to change.

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C ommentary Letter about Stan Gudmundson commentary...

To the Editor, Stan Gudmundson’s fear of people who are different than us is legitimate: we do not know what to expect, we wonder if they will respect us and our culture and our mostly good government. We wonder how Syrian Orthodox Christians as well as Sunni Muslims look and act.

In his (long) commentary Stan quoted Ann Coulter as saying that refugees are responsible for the rise in prison populations. She is wrong. Most experts agree that our prison population has expanded because of 1. mandatory minimum sentences for low-level drug offenders and 2. Lack of mental health and drug treatment facilities available. Ann Coultera’s essays makes wild generalizations without worrying about facts or expert opinions. This is how she makes money- by inflaming our fears.

Yes, there are real challenges when people of different backgrounds try to live together, especially when some are very poor, and might be perceived as a ‘drain’ on our society.

Teachers in Rochester do struggle to communicate with non-English speaking parents.

But we can also be enriched by new people. Southeast Asian people bring interesting vegetables to farmers’ markets.

One month ago, most Christians heard these words from God’s angels: ‘Fear not, for I bring you good news.’ Soon after the wise men worshipped the Christking, Jesus and his family became refugees in Egypt. When Herod’s fears subsided, they went home like most refugees want to do.

Let us trust the Immigration Service to screen refugees. Let us remember the poem on the Statue of Liberty, ‘Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free’...And let us work to help newcomers, whoever they may be.

Pastor Karen Grandall Spring Valley, MN

R-P community continues to support our school leaders Our community has been blessed with a forward thinking superintendent, Mr. Ehler, and a school board that has brought us so far since 2007. Shortly prior to the 2007 flood, Mr. Chuck Ehler was hired by a school board who believed he was the person to deal with our aging facilities. Within a month, the flood hit. Although not fully submerged in water, the school DID suffer damage. Mr. Ehler worked diligently to clean up the school and going through the proper channels to ensure that repairs and clean-up were funded appropriately.

Over the next few years, Mr. Ehler continued to address the issues of aging facilities. He knew that the community was still healing financially from the flood, so he and the school board worked within our budget to tend to deferred maintenance and code issues. Knowing that the facilities issues were not going away, Mr. Ehler and other community leaders worked with state and local officials until finally, the Debt Equalization bill came to fruition. What a gift this was. A community task force, made up of anyone who wanted to volunteer, recommended building a new pre-K-12 school. The Debt Equalization funds made this a very DIFFERENT proposition than the two previously failed school referendums. The NEW proposition was presented to the voters in November of 2014 and PASSED. Once this plan was approved by the voters, bonds were sold, and the community received another gift. The interest rate was much lower than previously projected, reducing the total cost of the project by over $7 million, which equated to tax payer savings. We recap all this history to emphasize the importance of where we are today.

The R-P Concerned Citizens Group is attempting to throw these gifts away. They maintain that the 2007 flood damages reported and paid for by FEMA were overstated, and that the accounting between damages reported and funding received

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is not accurate. After numerous audits, and this group being told several times by state officials that their claims were unfounded, they continue with unsubstantiated accusations and threatened lawsuits. An article, published as recently as December 11, 2015, in the Rochester Post Bulletin entitled, “R-P Didn’t Inflate Flood Damage to School” calls out the R-P Concerned Citizens Group for believing R-P inflated flood damages. After stating both sides, this article ultimately quotes a FEMA official who states, “FEMA agrees with Mr. Ehler”. So, after all the audits, and digging by the R-P Concerned Citizens, they have come up with NOTHING. Now more than a year after the vote, after bonds have been sold, contracts signed, construction underway, and payments coming in from the state, the R-P Concerned Citizens group presents a petition signed by 140 individuals asking for a stop to the new school construction and to hold a re-vote. The basis of the petition is that R-P did not suffer $500,000 in damages and that the current facilities are adequate. In their opinion R-P is not entitled to the debt equalization funding.

This opinion has been refuted numerous times, including in a memorandum dated December 22, 2014, from Tom Melcher, School Finance Director from the MN Department of Education, which can be found on the school website.

We are not sure what is driving the R-P Concerned Citizens group, but it seems that their goal is to continue to instill doubt and fear. Do they really want the school district to lose debt equalization funding and default on existing contracts? Who will fund what has already been built and pay legal fees to defend the school district against baseless claims?

Ironically enough, the RP Concerned Citizens group says they are looking out for the taxpayers, but there is NO ONE working harder than the R-P Concerned Citizens group to pass MORE cost onto the tax payers.

We stand firm in our gratitude and support for Mr. Ehler, Mr. Linder, and all of those who have worked to bring a new school building to our district. We will not let the actions of a few individuals spreading false information distract us from our hope for the future of our children and our district, as we watch with pride the building of our new school.

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C ommentary Response to Mr. Erding

By Herb Panko Chatfield, MN I never cease to be amazed at the conservative rights’ nearly total detachment from reality. Jeff E r d i n g ’s response to Ms. Nyenhuis is a good example of that. Herb Panko He makes three unsupportable, inaccurate claims, but space will only allow me to address one---his statement that Obamacare is a “complete failure”. I think Mr. Erding should address the 16 million people that now have health insurance because of Obamacare that they could not have afforded under the old completely broken system. I hardly think they would consider it a failure.

The Republicans have been condemning Obamacare since

day one. Did they ever make any attempt to work with Congress and Obama to forge an improved health delivery system? Not once. They often accuse President Obama of not compromising, but the opposite is true. Instead it was Obama that did all the compromising in this case. There is little doubt that he wanted a public option to be part of the plan, but he knew the Republicans would never agree to that. His final plan also gave a nod to the private insurance industry, which was also a compromise with the GOP. So when the final congressional votes were tallied in 2010, not one single Republican voted in favor.

Never once did they ever offer an alternative or in the spirit of compromise offer to negotiate. Instead they have childishly voted at least 54 times to repeal the healthcare law. Of course Obamacare needs some

Guns

thing.

The language that comes out of their mouths make me cringe. The F--- word is as common as a vowel.

It seems like there is so much anger out there.

When there is a killing, the media will sensationalize the person. If they would leave the person’s name out and call that person a nut case, maybe being an instant star wouldn’t be so inviting either.

People spend so much time saying that lives matter.

It doesn’t seem like it matters how much sex and violence is allowed in our kids’ lives.

Maybe it’s time to think where all this anger is coming from.

Maybe it’s time for our legislators to say “This is not freedom of speech, it’s smut. It’s hurting our kids and it needs to stop.

Personally, my anger is for our government, or maybe it’s fear.

We the people set up a government to protect us. I don’t feel they want to do anything more than to further their own lives.

The reporting of the news isn’t much better. They are so biased. They don’t tell us things that should be told. Finding

By Linda Hovland Rushford, MN In your last paper, there was a commentary from Mitchell Zimmerman about guns and violence.

T h e r e were guns in our house the whole time we were Linda Hovland growing up.

We would never consider using them for anything but hunting, shooting rats in the junk yard, or target practice.

I understand that there is a lot more violence in the country now. It seems like there is also a lot more anger.

Guns are not the problem.

If people want to inflict harm, they could use something else.

The hearts and morals of our people are the problem.

I can’t help but feel that there is too much sex and violence on our TV’s, computers, and video games. People are forgetting where the games end and real life begins.

Why aren’t people screaming to the advertisers that allow this crap to be seen on prime time TV, and why are parents buying this stuff for the kids.

There are a lot of kids that know way too much at a very young age.

They have no respect for their elders.

They do not act like ladies and gentlemen any more.

The parents try to be their friends, or just ignore them, instead of being good parents that guide them to do the right

alterations and fixes, so why not offer to correct certain provisions instead of trashing all the gains and going back to the old disastrous system? This is just another example of clear Republican obstructionism, something Republicans vowed to do on every single Obama agenda item on the very first day he was elected seven years ago. It was a complete abdication of governance.

Yes, Obamacare is a great step forward in the movement towards universal health coverage---something most of the civilized world has and something past presidents over the last hundred years (including Teddy and Franklin Roosevelt and Truman) have been attempting. We need to thank President Obama for this. With reference to this accusation by Mr. Erding of Obamacare as having failed and his other flawed statements of supposed fact, we can respond in like manner with his conservative right wing statements as a “spin on the facts”. out from other sources makes us angry and fearful.

Maybe I’m not the only one who feels that way.

People are buying more guns than ever before.

Our 2nd amendment guarantees our right to bear arms.

To protect us from our government.

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$1 million to end up with basically the same facility. Robert Pederson suggested they should look further than just fixing it.

He acknowledged that in the end they may just fix it. Mayor Russ Smith wants to know what people want, if they are willing to do more, possibly an aquatic

center. Ken Jacobson agreed that they should see if people want to do more, adding he personally doesn’t want to spend $1 million to just fix what we have.

The council approved a motion to accept a proposal from Burbach Aquatics to do step two at a cost of $3,200.

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Monday, February 1, 2016 future), the estimation of construction and operating costs, and the provision of a design that could best meet the community’s needs.

Other business in brief • Approval was given for Dunham & Associates to conduct a technical analysis of the HVAC system in the Thurber Building. The analysis will cost $4,500. City Clerk Joel Young explained the building is heated and cooled with multiple units.

Originally, it was designed to be heated with hot water and had no ventilation system. A forced air conversion was made in the mid 1990’s. The multi-unit system provides inconsistent heat between various rooms in the building. This analysis will evaluate the system, not fix it.

• Brian Burkholder, public works, reported that the maintenance of the city’s well #2 is past due. It was last serviced in May, 2000. Estimated labor and equipment costs will be $8,900, as quoted by Thein Well. Any materials needed for repairs are not included in the quote. Burkholder suggested that the work could be done in March or April. While this well is being serviced, the city’s water supply will still be adequate. The expenditure for servicing the well was authorized.

• Burkholder explained that both wells have two tanks of chlorine. He requested that automatic switch over equipment be purchased and installed. Both tanks will be hooked up with the switch over equipment and when one tank becomes empty it will automatically switch to the full tank. This equipment includes a regulator costing $1,372 and two switch overs costing $1,333 and two remote meters costing $888. The purchase of the equipment at a total cost of $3,372 was approved.

• Household Hazardous Waste collection is scheduled for September 13.

• Pederson and Jacobson, while reporting on the Public Services committee, expressed their sincere appreciation for the efforts of the ambulance crew.

• Fifteen people have volunteered for the Charter Commission. A motion was approved to forward the names to the judge, asking for their approval. The list includes Brenda Johnson, Pam Bluhm, Jennifer Bradt, Curt Sorenson, Greg Forbes, Chuck Johnson, Michael Martin, Dan Tuohy, Chris Giesen, Dan Hollermann, Ed Harris, Lee Amundson, Mark Docken, Wayne Halvorson, and Steve Strickler.

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Obituaries Betty J. Bly Betty J. Bly, age 86, of Spring Valley, died Thursday January 21, 2016 at Spring Valley Senior living.

Betty Jane Bly was born March 7, 1929 near Deer River, Minn. to Patrick (Ambrose) & Alice Hennager. The f a m i l y moved to a home in the Spring Valley area. When Betty J. Bly Betty was five- years-old, she went to live with Hallie and Bessie Bly on their neighboring farm south of Spring Valley.

On September 2, 1953, she married Elmer George Bly in Spring Valley, Minn. They farmed north of Spring Valley for many years.

Elmer was also a stone mason and Betty worked alongside building stone fireplaces, walls, and gate posts. Betty was an avid horseback rider, frequently camping and trail riding in Forestville State Park and even as far away as South Dakota and Missouri.

She enjoyed gardening and was a member of the Spring Valley Flower Club. She also took up painting later in life.

Betty is survived by her children, Gary (Kathy) Bly, Danny (Kim) Bly, and Linda Bly, all of Spring Valley Minn.; grandchildren: Amanda (Ryan) Kaster of Spring Valley, Minn., Cassondra Bly of Columbus, Ga., Austin Bly of Spring Valley, Nicholas Bly of Mankato, Minn., and Karli Bly of Winona, Minn.; and a brother, Tom Hennager of Madelia, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brothers and sisters.

Family and friends were invited to an informal celebration of life gathering from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday January 30, 2016 at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley to reminisce and share stories of Betty.

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Carol June (Erickson) Hahn Carol June (Erickson) Hahn, 87, of Houston, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Green Lea Manor in Mabel.

Beloved mother, grandmother, step-gra ndmother, greatgrandmother, s t e p - g r e a tgrandmother, and stepgreat-greatgrandmother.

She was Carol June born on June (Erickson) Hahn 13, 1928 to Grant and Nina (Halverson) Erickson in Riceford, Minn.

She was baptized in Riceford church and attended country school, which she had to walk to. Later she attended Houston High School and graduated in 1946. She was confirmed at the Stone Church. On November 6, 1948, she married Wallace “Wally” Hahn. They had eleven children,

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including three sets of twin boys.

Carol worked at Control Data in Spring Grove and Rush Products in Rushford. She enjoyed her family, quilting, sewing, baking, her flowers, and her Yucatan friends and gardening.

She is survived by her children: Caryn (Butch) Kohnen, Barbara (Allen) Erickson, Marshall Hahn, Michael (Anita) Hahn, Rhonda (David) Betz, Darrel (Jeannie) Hahn, Linda (David) Hazelton, Gregory (Jill) Hahn, Gordon (Dolly Pertzch) Hahn, Duane Hahn and Scott Hahn; 23 grandchildren; one step-grandchild, 27 great-grandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren; one stepgreat-great-grandchild, a sister-inlaw, Sonja Erickson; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her parentsin-law, her brothers, Ellsworth & Richard “Dick” Erickson; son-inlaw, Fred Roble; grandson, Robert Kohnen; sisters-in-law, Gloria Erickson, Audrey Walsh, Florence Gjere; brother-in-law, Calvin Hahn and nephew, Dale “Banjo” (Teresa) Erickson.

Memorial service was held 11 a.m., Monday, January 25, 2016 at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, with the Reverend Leonard Liptack officiating. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service – Houston assisted the family with arrangements.

Please share a memory of Carol, sign her online guestbook and view her video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.

David F. Newton David F. Newton, age 76, of Mabel, a former longtime area tree trimmer, died Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel, where he had resided since 2008.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel is assisting with arrangements.

Helen (Marie) Haug Helen (Marie) Haug, 81, of Leroy, Minn., passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016 in the hospital at Emmetsburg, Iowa.

Marie was born in North Prairie, Lanesboro area, on October 14, 1934. She went to Todahl School for eight years and high school in L a n e s b o r o.

She graduated from Fairview Nursing School in Helen (Marie) Haug 1956. She met Don Haug in 1954, and married in 1955. Marie worked at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, for 47 years. She also did tours of Mayowood for years. Marie was a member of Autumn Ridge Church in Rochester and held many bible studies throughout the area.

Marie was known for her great rosettes and Kransekake (Norwegian wedding cakes). Marie enjoyed traveling, cooking, baking, and spending time with fam-

ily and friends.

Marie is lovingly remembered by her husband, Donald Haug; sons Cameron (Debbie) Haug of Austin, Minn. and son David (Bonnie) Haug of Harmony, Minn.; two granddaughters, Amanda (Red) Adams of Algona, Iowa and Monica Hjelmeland of Des Moines, Iowa; stepchildren: Matt Erickson of Austin, Minn., Bernie (Monica) Payan of Rochester, Minn., and Kimberly (Scott) Fett of Elma, Iowa. Also surviving are two grandchildren and six stepgrandchildren.

Marie is preceded in death by her two daughters, Kim Haug and DeAnn Hjelmeland, and her parents.

A private graveside funeral will be held at a later date.

Condolences or memorials may be sent to Haug Family, c/o Amanda Adams, 814 S. Harriet, Algona, Iowa 50511.

John (Jack) Zachary Smith John (Jack) Zachary Smith passed away at the Harmony Gundersen Care Center in Harmony, Minn., on January 26, 2016. Funeral services were held at Gr e e n f ie ld Lutheran Church in H a r m o n y , John (Jack) Minn. at 2 Zachary Smith p.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2016, with interment at Greenfield Lutheran Cemetery. Friends called at the church from 1 p.m. until time of services.

Jack was born on January 26, 1933 to William Michael Smith and Hilda Marie (Harstad) Smith on their ranch near Parker, Colo.

When he was two-years-old, the family returned to Harmony, Minn., where they purchased a farm on the State Line Road south of Harmony that had been owned by Jack’s great-grandfather, Tallak Brokken. Jack attended country grade school, and he was confirmed at Greenfield Lutheran Church where he was a lifelong member. He graduated from Harmony High School in Harmony, Minn., in 1950, and was awarded a scholarship to Carleton College in Northfield, Minn. But due to his father’s poor health, Jack took over operation of the family farm and expanded it. He married Joan Donna Johnson in Winona, Minn., on December 21, 1956. Together they developed a herd of purebred Registered Holsteins that earned awards for production and breed. Their family farm received the Century Farm designation in 1996. In 2013, Jack and Joan moved from their farm into Harmony.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, wife Joan, and infant son John. He is survived by his children: Shelley (Dave) Curtis of Sunnyvale, Calif., Kari Damhoff of Littleton, Colo., and John (Nancy) Smith Jr. of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; his grandchildren: Shawn Damhoff, Zachary Damhoff, and Shiloh Curtis; and his sisters, Thelma Klicker of Palm Coast, Fla., and Willa (Jim) Burns of Palm Coast, Fla.

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Juan Jacob Tammel Juan Jacob Tammel, age 89, of Harmony, passed away peacefully at his home on January 24, 2016. Memorial services were held 11 a.m., Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Greenleafton Reformed C h u r c h , Juan Jacob rural PresTammel ton. Friends called at the church from 9:30 a.m. until time of services. Burial will be in the spring. The Lindstrom Funeral Home assisted the family.

Juan was born August 17, 1926 to Jacob and Jessie (Broadwater) Tammel. He attended Prairie Queen Country School and later graduated from Preston High School. After high school he served as a medic in Korea.

On September 2, 1951 he married Lois Jacobson at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony.

They made their home in Bristol Township, where they operated a dairy farm for 40 years. In 1973, Juan received a conservation award for his dedication to land conservation.

In 1990, Juan and Lois moved to Harmony, but Juan remained very active on the farm. He also enjoyed woodworking, carpentry, reading, and being helpful to anyone who needed him.

He was a lifelong member of the Root River Church of the Brethren, where he served on the church board for many years, he also served on the Prairie Queen Cemetery board for many years.

Juan will be remembered for his kind and generous spirit.

Juan will be missed by his wife, Lois of Harmony; four children: Deb Peterson of Harmony, Bonnie (Chuck) Hill of Harmony, Larry (Bonnie) Tammel of Preston, and Sue (Todd) Hendrickson of Preston; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Gayle Hodgson of Waterloo, Iowa; two sisters-in-law, Marilyn Tammel and Joyce Jacobson, both of Harmony. He is preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter; two sisters, Vyla Blough and Marge Wissing; and two brothers, Donne and one who died in infancy, Dwight.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Prairie Queen Cemetery. The family wishes to thank St. Croix Hospice for the care and comfort that was provided before Juan’s passing. Special thanks to all the other caregivers who helped support Juan and family during the last three months.

ton, Minn., to Arnie and Lula Pederson Reinsvold. He married Norma Jean Fishbaugher May 8, 1954 at the Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony. Norma passed away on October 25, 2015.

Lyle was a U.S. Marines Veteran from 1951 to 1954 and fought in the Korean War. In 1957, Norma and Lyle moved to Rochester, where Lyle worked as a lab tech in electronic software for IBM. Lyle was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, The HRRV Recreational Vehicles Club, The IBM Retirees Club, and the American Legion. Norma and Lyle loved to travel and camp, especially spending winters in Arizona.

Lyle is survived by his children; Steve (Kathleen) Reinsvold of Rochester and Cynthia (Kenneth) Rinn of Rochester; six grandchildren: Lindsay (Tony) Cousino of Rochester, Brandon (Cari) Reinsvold of Rochester, Jason (Jacque) Rinn of Stewartville, Adam (Jenn) Rinn of Rochester, Krysta Segura of Pine Island, Brooke Reinsvold of Rochester; and twelve greatgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnie and Lula; his wife Norma, his son, Robert; a grandson, Eric; two brothers, Vernon and Alton; and a sister, Marion.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 1, 2016 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Rochester at 11 a.m., with Pastor Charles Ortloff officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the funeral at the church on Monday. Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester, with military rites provided by American Legion Post #92.

Macken Funeral Home is handling arrangements and online condolences are welcome at www. mackenfuneralhome.com.

Judge Robert Benson Judge Robert Benson, of Preston, died December 23, 2015 after fighting metastatic Merkel Cell carcinoma. He was born August 2, 1945 in Owatonna, Minn., to Josephine and Raymond Benson.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra, children, Rebekah and Matthew; five grandchildren, one great-grandson, a sister, Carolyn; and a brother, Robert Benson Richard.

After graduating from Augsburg College, he attended and graduated from William Mitchell Law School. Bob wanted to pracLyle A. Reinsvold tice law in a small town, so he Lyle A. Reinsvold, age 86, moved to Preston, Minn. After of Rochester, only private practice, he was electpassed away ed County Attorney (while doing on January private practice part-time). He ran 26, 2016 at for District Judge in 1996 and Sa ma rit a n won. He recently retired.

Bethany There will be a visitation at Home on Thauwald Funeral Home in PresEighth. ton form 4-6 p.m. on February 11.

Lyle was There will be no funeral. MemoriLyle A. born June 15, als are preferred to Mayo Clinic 1929 in Can- Reinsvold Cancer Research.

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Fillmore Central receives $12,000 rebate

By Hannah Wingert The Fillmore Central School Board met for their regular meeting on January, 27 at 6:30 p.m.

The agenda was approved as well as the minutes of the previous meeting.

While reviewing the claims, it was noted that Preston Public Utilities refunded over $700 for water charges. An abnormally high water bill prompted an investigation by the school, which resulted in the finding of an open water hydrant. Preston Public Utilities was kind enough to refund the amount, for which the school board was grateful.

Rory Lenton from Minnesota Energy Resources attended the meeting to present the board with a rebate check for $12,454 for improvements made to the school. He also offered to send Paul O’Sullivan to go through the school to look for other ways to make energy-saving changes. The service would be free of charge, and Lenton highly recommended O’Sullivan as he is very qualified and good at his job. The board gratefully accepted the offer and thanked Lenton for taking the time to attend the board meeting.

The officers for 2016 were elected with Ross Kiehne as chairperson, Craig Britton as vicechairperson, Jim Love as clerk, Deb Ristau as vice-clerk, and Sue Sikkink as treasurer. All offices

were the same as last year.

The board salaries for 2016 were approved with no changes from 2015.

The committee assignments for the coming year were set. The only changes were Craig Britton moving to the Continuing Education committee, and Deb Ristau moving to the Extracurricular committee.

The 2016 official appointments and designations were kept the same as the previous year.

Principal Heath Olstad gave his report to the board. The spelling bee was held on January 18.

Shelby Hanson won first place, Joe Liew got second, and Maddie Krage came in third. Shelby and Joe will represent Fillmore Central at the district bee in February.

There are currently eight girls enrolled in the Fillmore Central dance team. The team just finished its first season and the students have enjoyed participating in it. They have been doing the high kick style of dance, but would like to move on to the more technically challenging jazz style.

The One Act Play performed publicly on January 14.

Dean of Students, Chris Mensink, noted that the K-6 grades brought in a total of 63,906 milk moola, box tops, Our Family, and Campbell’s labels during the annual label race, which ran

from January 11-15. The kindergarten class won the label race.

The Minnesota Twins Caravan stopped at the school on January 27.

Director of Special Education, Micki Breitsprecher, sent her written report to the board. The paraprofessional evaluations and non-tenured teachers’ evaluations are being completed. There are sixteen special education paraprofessionals and three non-tenured special education teachers currently on staff.

Resignations were accepted from Spanish teacher Brian Wolfgram, effective the end of the school year, and from Michelle Guttormson, daycare director.

Resignations from paraprofessional Sheila Lacy and custodian Lori Bakken were also accepted.

The board approved the hirings of paraprofessionals Julie Little and Sam Martin. They also approved the hiring of the coaches for the spring sports season.

The board reviewed the current facility needs. The high school boiler controls need to be replaced with a more sophisticated control system. One quote has been obtained, with more to follow. The cost should not exceed $5,000.

The school and the City of Harmony would like to work together to build a garage/storage building on the city’s property.

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The city needs one stall for a vehicle and limited storage space, and the school needs 3-4 vehicle stalls and storage space for football equipment, haunted house materials, excess classroom desks, etc. City administrator Jerome Illg will speak to the city attorney about the project.

Craig Britton put together a design for a parking lot on the east side of the high school.

There would be at least 44 parking spaces in the lot. The cost is estimated to be approximately $158.088.42.

The current baseball bleachers and storage at the baseball fields are inadequate and unsafe. The cost to replace them is estimated to be around $50,000.

The lockers in the old sections of the high school need to be replaced, and the lockers in the new section need to be repainted. A quote for approximately $35,000 was obtained.

All of the district buildings need to be tuckpointed. Several quotes have been obtained, with

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the total project costing under $100,000.

The metal roof on the elementary building needs to be repaired due to leaking issues. The cost for that will run approximately $300,000 to $500,000. Jim Love noted that it’s almost too late in the year to schedule the project for this summer and should be voted on no later than fall, 2016 in order for the project to be done during the summer of 2017.

The board was unable to vote on most of the facility needs as more information and/or quotes are needed before going ahead with them. They did award the tuckpointing job to Surety Waterproofing.

The 2016 driver training fees were approved with no changes.

The Pay Equity Implementation Report was approved. The district is required to file the report every two years.

The meeting was adjourned.

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Monday, February 1, 2016

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By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com In a week that saw county basketball teams go a collective 6-16 Monday thru The Trende Thursday, Report Friday boasted t h r e e g a m e s where FCJ covered teams were guaranteed wins.

Lanesboro Paul Trende squads trekked in opposite directions, the boys to Preston, the girls to Rushford.

M-C’s boys hosted Houston.

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Coming off their first two SEC losses, the Houston Hurricanes boys began gaining strength again. They posted their second straight win, and swept the season series in beating Mabel-Canton 65-30. Senior guard Austin Peplinski (22 pts, 4-6 three’s, 9-14 FGs) stayed hot. Micah Schutte (14 pts, 6-11 FGs, 5 stls), Trevor Lundberg (11 pts, 5-7 FG’s, 10 rebs), and James Loken (11 pts) gave the Hurricanes four in double figures for the eighth time this

year. It was Lundberg’s seventh double-double. M-C was led by Mitch Kuhn (6 pts, 7 rebs) and Brenden Kerns (6 pts). Houston is 11-2 in the SEC, 14-3 overall. They trail #2 in Class A Spring Grove (12-0, 14-1) in the East. GM (11-2, 14-4) leads the West. M-C falls to 3-10, 4-14.

Second Half Propels FC Past Lanesboro

In Preston, FC’s boys (6-12) hosted Lanesboro (4-14) in their annual rivalry, one with interconnected family ties. The Falcons jumped out 17-4 and it looked like a rout. But the Burros out-played FC the rest of the half and earned a lead at halftime (31-28) because of it. Freshmen Carson Schwichtenberg and Andrew Luck combined for four three-pointers in the stanza.

FC regained control with a 13-3 run out of intermission (41-34).

A 9-0 run made it a doubledigit game (50-38). The lead stayed around ten the rest of the way with FC prevailing 69-57.

Senior Trace Tollefson scored a career-high 29 points in the win (8 rebs, 5 stls). Drew Tienter (10 pts, 5 rebs, 5 assists) helped out. Lanesboro got four in double figures for the first time this year, led by Carson S. (14 pts, 4-10 three’s) and Luck (12 pts). Cole Schwichtenberg (10 pts, 9 rebs, 8 assists) and Collin Scott (10 pts, 6 stls) helped out.

FC improved to 2-10, 7-12.

Lanesboro fell to 4-9, 4-14.

Trojans Over Burros in Low-Scoring Affair

The game was much closer than ones previous. The end result was the same. R-P’s girls ended a 5-game skid by beating Lanesboro 43-24. The Trojan victory also ended Lanesboro’s only winning streak (two) this year. R-P used a prolonged 25-5 run to start the second half, to pull away, after it was 14-11 at intermission. The past five meetings were all (very easily) won by the Trojans (93-39, 73-22, 75-22, 79-38, 48-12).

Brianna Koop was the only player in double figures (12 pts, 7 rebs, 4 stls). Mikayla Crawford (8 pts) and Carissa Bieberdorf (8 pts, 6 rebs) helped the R-P cause. Cassidy Ruud led Lanesboro with 8 points. R-P improved to 8-8 overall (4-7 in the TRC). Six of their eight losses have been by ten points or less. Lanesboro falls to 3-8, 3-11.

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R-P’s Matt Culhane goes in for a lay-up versus MinneapolisNorth defenders. R-P played two marquee games, versus the #1 Polars and #2 Caledonia.

Culhane was a force in each, but the Trojans fell in both games.

Photo by Paul Trende

GMLOKS wrestling won the Riceville Invite. Jackson Hale (106), Rian Leichtnam (120), Brenn Olson (132), Josh Graves (138), Christopher Bain (182), and Jeremy Heller (195) all took first. Graves went 4-0 (three pins, tech fall). Hale (24-5), Olson (26-2), Graves (24-5), and Bain (20-0) are all over 20 wins. The latter is ranked #7

at 182 in Class AA. GMLOKS is 7-2. Chatfield’s Jake Mandt won 138-pounds at the Lake City Invite. Ranked #1, he is 22-1. FCLMC’s Treyten Chiglo (113) and Jacob Thomas (285) won titles at the RobbinsdaleCooper Invite. LARP’s Justin Mueller (145) went 5-0 on the week including beating D-E’s #2 ranked Ryan Keach (at 138) 7-5.

Houston got a career-high 29 points from Austin Peplinski in downing Kee. Lanesboro’s b-ball squads swept Hope Lutheran.

Cole Schwichtenberg (25 pts, 13 rebs, 6 assists) was huge in the boys’ win. The girls then beat Schaeffer for their second straight win. Haley Polin had a career-high 20 points. Kingsland’s boys won their fourth straight, beating Cotter 44-41.

R-P’s fourth ranked boys did the old two-one, losing to #2 in AA Caledonia (63-43) and then to #1 in A Minneapolis-North (61-45). Matt Culhane had 21 (pts) and 14 (rebs) versus the Warriors. They fall to 10-2, 12-6 overall. The Warriors (120, 18-1) lead the TRC East. St. Charles (12-1, 17-2) leads the West. Coranda Vickerman had a season-high 29 points, but M-C couldn’t end long draught versus SG. They fell 54-50 in OT.

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#4 in A R-P 72, PEM 39 (R-P: Luke Rasmussen 14 pts; M. Culhane 12 pts; Landon Goree 11 pts; Noah Carlson 10 pts, 5 rebs, 5 assists, 4 stls) Lanesboro 61, HL 58 (L: C. Schwichtenberg 25 pts (11-14 FTs), 13 rebs, 6 assists; Collin Scott 19 pts) Cotter 41, Kingsland 44 (K: Ian Meisner 9 pts, 9 rebs) FC 41, #4 in AA SC 88 (FC: Drew Tienter 9 pts) M-C 28, #2 in A SG 94 (M-C: M. Kuhn/B. Kerns 9 pts) Cotter 63, FC 54 (FC: T. Tollefson 14 pts; Riley Means 11 pts; D. Tienter 8 pts, 10 rebs) Kingsland 45, #4 in A SC 78 (K: Quinn Larson 9 pts, 9 rebs.

Knights are 4-9, 9-10) #4 in A R-P 44, #2 in AA Caledonia 63 (RP: M. Culhane 21 pts, 14 rebs; N. Carlson 13 pts, 7 rebs, 5 assists) Houston 68, Kee (Lansing, IA) 38 (H: A. Peplinski careerhigh 29 pts (4-5 three’s, 12-14 FGs); J. Loken 13 pts; M. Schutte 12 pts, 5 assists, 6 stls) Chatfield 41, Southland 52 (C: Carter Duxbury 12 pts) Chatfield 47, Hayfield 53 (C: Tristan Aguiar 12 pts; Cole Hines/Aaron Paulson 10 pts.

Gophers are 3-10, 3-17) #1 in A Minneapolis-North 61, #4 in A R-P 45 (R-P: M. Culhane 12 pts, 7 rebs)

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Lanesboro 39, HL 37 (L: H. Polin 10 pts; C. Ruud 9 pts; Emily Snyder 8 pts, 8 rebs.

Patriots had TO on final possession) M-C 50, SG 54 in OT (M-C:

C. Vickerman season-high 29 pts, 9 rebs; Lexi Thorson careerhigh 14 pts. To end regulation, Cougars got a Thorson to Vickerman half-court pass (0:05), and the later to the hoop, but she missed a game-winning layup. An M-C win would’ve ended an 18-game losing streak to the Lions) Kingsland 46, Cotter 52 (K: Courtney Schmidt season-high 19 pts) #1 in AA PEM 60, R-P 24 (R-P: Savannah Skalet 9 pts) SC 51, FC 15 (Falcons’ leading scorers had four. FC was 6-35 FGs) Caledonia 57, RP 49 (RP: B. Koop 14 pts, 8 rebs; S. Skalet 12 pts) Houston 44, GM 70 (H: Kelly Jerviss 17 pts, 7 rebs.

Canes are 4-7, 5-12) Lanesboro 54, SA 37 (L: H. Polin career-high 20 pts; Alyssa Gathje career-high 13 pts, 14 rebs; C. Ruud 12 pts) MC 44, Randolph 52 (MC: C. Vickerman 16 pts, 8 rebs; Connor Benson 11 pts) SC 70, Kingsland 49 (K: Gracie Schmidt 11 pts; Lauren Buchholtz 9 pts, 5 assists.

Knights are 5-6, 10-8) FC 34, Cotter 50 (FC: Kenzie Broadwater 9 pts, 8 stls; Kendyl Bennett 6 pts, 11 rebs) Southland 42, Chatfield 39 (C: Brooke Adler 14 pts, 7 rebs; Sydney Gould 10 pts, 7 rebs) FC 28, GM 36 (FC: Anna Jorgenson 8 pts, 9 rebs; K. Broadwater 8 pts. FC is 2-9, 7-11) Chatfield 49, Hayfield 62 (C: S. Gould 18 pts (6-10 three’s), 7 rebs; Megan LaPlante 15 pts.

Gophers are 5-6, 8-9) Cannon Falls 43, M-C 40 (M-C: C. Benson 13 pts. Cougars are 6-5, 7-8)

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Gophers are 2-13) W-K 51, FCLMC 27 (Caleb Kunz (113), T. Chiglo (120), and Sam Bahl (160) had pins for FCLMC. Dacoda Johnson (170) won an 8-1 D. Wolves are 0-9) LARP 19, #10 in A D-E 49; #4 in AA Waconia 53, LARP 21 (Josh Doerr (120; 16-5 MD, pin) and J. Mueller (145; 7-5 D, pin) went 2-0) The Hawk Invite (Robbinsdale-Cooper) (FCLMC took 8th (of 9). T. Chiglo (113; two pins) and J. Thomas (285; pin, pin) took first. Charlie Jones (138; 2-1) took second) Lake City Invite (Chatfield took 12th of 12. J. Mandt won 138 (pin, pin, 14-2); the only Gopher top three finisher) Riceville Cat Invite (GMLOKS took 1st of 6. J. Hale (106; 2-0), R. Leichtnam (120; 2-0), B. Olson (132; 3-0), J. Graves (138; 4-0), C. Bain (182; 3-0), and J. Heller (195; 2-0) took first. Christian Jacobsen (113; 3-1), Noah Eissinger (126; 3-1), and C. Luthe (220; 1-1) took second) K-M Swalla Duals (LARP lost to Blue Earth Area (45-27).

They beat NRHEG (53-20) and Menomonie (53-21). J. Muller (145; 5-0 D, pin, pin), McCoy Tekautz (160; FF, pin, pin) and Sam Puetz (170; pin, 13-0 MD, pin) went 3-0. S-Eagles are 7-10)

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By Karen Reisner At the January 26 Fillmore County Board meeting, County Engineer Ron Gregg discussed a new complication for the upcoming CSAH 1 project, due to the listing of the northern longeared bat as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.

White-nosed syndrome, caused by a fungus, wakes up bats during hibernation often leading to death. Gregg noted that the species has been observed north and south of the project area.

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Gregg reported that not all of the right of way for the project has been acquired at this point.

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Other business in brief • Social Services Manager Neva Beier asked for and received approval to renew contracts for 2016. Contracts include Semcac Transportation for medical transportation, Workforce Development (MFIP and DWP), several with Zumbro Valley Mental Health, and Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center for children and adults. Beier noted that Semcac Transportation is in need of volunteers.

• County recorder David Kiehne reviewed the annual compliance report for 2015. He reported that electronic recording has continued to increase to about 20% of documents recorded in 2015. Recording of mortgages was up a little as were deeds. The report was approved.

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New York Strip Steak

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16 Oz. • Harvest of the Sea

Clementines

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Tyson Chicken Breast

12 Oz. • Harvest of the Sea

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299 $ 99 Gregory Ready to Bake Cookies..... 6 $ 69 Hamburger Buns............................. 3 $ 99 Hormel Thuringer.......................... 6 $

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5 IGA Applesauce.......................... 2 ¢ Chef Boyardee Pasta..........…… 99 $ 19 Chicken of the Sea Tuna............ 1 2/$ Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Mix.................. 3 Betty Crocker Brownie, Bars, 2/$ Muffin, Bread, & Cookie Mix........... 4 $ 99 Pam No-Stick Cooking Spray..... 2 $ 99 Wesson Oil................................. 2 General Mills Nature Valley 2/$ or Fiber One Bars............................. 5 $ 49 Dove Promise Candy.................... 3 $ 99 M&M Chocolate Candies............. 2 4/$ Mars Candy...................................... 3

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Chinet Compartment or Dinner Plates

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Betty Crocker Gushers, Fruit Snacks, Fruit By The Foot, & Fruit Roll-Ups

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Charmin Ultra Bath Tissue

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5 $ 99 Downy Liquid Fabric Softener........ 4 ¢ Palmolive Dishwashing Detergent.. 99 $ 99 Mardi Gras or Vanity Fair Napkins... 1 ¢ Ajax Dish Liquid...............................99 $ 49 Dial Bar Soap.............................. 2 $ 49 Dial Liquid Hand Soap................. 1 13.2 Oz. • Assorted

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279 $ 99 Kraft American Single Cheese....... 2 $ 49 Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese.. 2 $ 89 Soft Cream Cheese Tub.................. 1 $ 99 IGA Plain English Muffins............. 1 $ 49 Mama Mary Pizza Crust................ 3 $ 59 David’s Deli Bagels....................... 1 2/$ Pillsbury Grands! Sweet Rolls.............. 5 $ 99 Minute Maid Orange Juice.................. 2 $ 19 Kemps French or Ranch Sour Cream Dip.... 1 12 Count

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Monday, February 1, 2016

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

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A little of this, A little of that.

By Kathy Little Let’s play a word association game. I’ll type a word and you say the first word or phrase that comes to mind. FEBRUARY. I’m guessing that men probably thought “super bowl”. I’m guessing that women thought “Valentines Day”. Some may have thought “Martin Luther King’s birthday”. There is an interesting book “Men Are from Mars; Women Are from Venus”.

In this book, the author explains that men are innately warriors and women are innately love goddesses. That might explain the different responses in the word association game.

The Super Bowl is the climax of the football season. Huge men suit up and tackle each

other, hard. There may be injuries. Winner takes all. It is the last great spectacle since contests in the Roman Colosseum. Thank goodness it is not a fight to the death! The losing team and their fans simply suffer humiliation. During the game, adrenalin flows on the field and in the living room. Fans can get their “fight on” while eating and drinking. Wearing football jerseys, they can feast on chili, nachos, chips, dips, cheese and crackers, and wings. Fighting and feasting go together.

Women usually associate Feb-

VEGETABLE NACHOS

2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped and well drained 1 green pepper, finely chopped 2 green onions, finely chopped 4 1/4 oz. can ripe olives, chopped and drained 36-48 round tostada or tortilla chips 4 oz. cheddar cheese (1 cup), shredded In a medium bowl, combine all vegetables. Place tostada chips in a single layer on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle each chip with 1 teaspoon cheese; top with 1 tablespoon vegetable mix.

Broil about 6 inches from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately. Makes 3-4 dozen snacks.

Vegetable mixture may be prepared ahead and refrigerated for several hours before serving. Drain well before serving.

ruary with love and romance.

Romance often includes heart shaped balloons, pink and red stuffed animals, roses, candy, jewelry, and cards that express undying love and devotion.

Woe to the man who forgets this occasion! Love goddesses do not like to be ignored. To be ignored is to be humiliated because their fellow love goddesses will be bragging about what their big, strong warrior gave them as proof of love.

In my youth I expected cards, flowers, candy and a romantic dinner including pink champagne. A heart shaped pizza didn’t cut it.

As I have matured, I have learned to appreciate different types of love tokens. My husband is a man of few words, but he demonstrates his love for me in other ways. About ten years ago he gave me a valentine that was full of romantic words. I loved it, and told him not spend his money for another one. I simply display that ten-year-old valentine every February!

Actions speak louder than words. He shows his love for me by taking out the garbage, changing the furnace filter, shoveling the walk, mowing the lawn, washing my car and weeding my rock/fairy garden when my back hurts. Foot and back rubs are also appreciated.

Most importantly he listens to me (most of the time) and treats me with respect. Why do we sometimes treat strangers more kindly than our own family members? In the movie “Love Story” the woman tells her husband that “Love means never having to say that you are sorry.” I totally disagree with this idea. I think it is important to say words like “I’m sorry”.

Manners matter in all relationships.

So no matter how you celebrate February, treat your partner the way you wish to be treated.

I hope you enjoy this heart healthy treat.

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Weddings | Engagements Birthdays | Anniversaries Birth Announcements Special Occasions!

In the service

Zachery D. Rislove U.S. Air Force Airman Zachery D. Rislove graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and

basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Rislove is the son of Cheryl A. Rasmussen of Lewiston, Minn., and Shane E. Rislove of Rushford, Minn.

He is a 2015 graduate of Rushford-Peterson High School, Rushford, Minn.

Lanesboro School prepares for Tex-Mex trip

By Hannah Wingert The Lanesboro School Board met on January 21, 2015 at 7 p.m. All members were present.

The agenda and minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

The board member salaries were approved with no changes from last year.

The officer elections were approved with Dave Ruen as chairperson, Dave Lawstuen as vice-chairperson, Steve Snyder as clerk, and Lolly Melander as treasurer.

The committee assignments were approved with no changes from last year.

The official appointments and designations were approved with no changes from 2015.

The board meetings will continue to be held on the third Thursday of each month at 7

p.m.

Treasurer Lolly Melander gave the treasury report. The bills, payroll, and financial statements were reviewed and approved.

A resolution was passed which directs the administration to make recommendations for reductions in programs and positions.

The board discussed the upcoming biannual 9th and 10th grade Tex-Mex trip. It was agreed that the trip is a tradition that needs to be continued.

“Coming from personal experience with my daughter going, I can say that this is a great opportunity to connect with classmates.” noted Lolly Melander, adding, “It was definitely a great experience for my daughter.”

The meeting was adjourned.

The next meeting will be held on February 18, 2016 at 7 p.m.

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Happy 90th Birthday Arlene on February 2

Dennis Atkinson and Elizabeth (Kahoun) Atkinson

were married February 5, 1966 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rushford, MN. Congratulations Mom and Dad on 50 years of marriage!

Thank you for your love and example. have done for us.

We are so grateful for all you

With love, your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Happy

GOLDEN Birthday, cowboy!

Love, Carl & Our Family

Raive is 4 on the 4th!

Love, Dad and Mom

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, February 1, 2016

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week.

County ordinance amendments discussed

We are one In response to the January 10 fire that tragically took two members of our Amish community, a Hershberger Family Fund has been set up at the Merchant’s Bank. Donations can be made at any Merchant’s bank or sent to P.O. Box 390, Lanesboro, Minn. 55949.

This is a way for us to reach out and show our support.

advertising and one that charges a fee. Private campgrounds are exempt from a conditional use permit (CUP) at this time.

Adkins suggested looking at Department of Health guidelines concerning waste removal. She said she will look to see if there is a distinction between four and five campers in state statute or health guidelines.

Destruction of Non-Conforming Structure Adkins proposed an adjustment to the language on 405.04 Structures, Damage, and Destruction to make it read more clearly.

A non-conforming structure destroyed by more than 50% of its current market value shall not be reconstructed except in conformity to the zoning code.

“Any dwelling located outside of a Shoreland Area or Floodplain that is destroyed by forces constituting an act of God may be reconstructed on the original site.” This exception language is proposed to be relocated under 405.04.

A motion was made and approved to take this language amendment to public hearing.

Agricultural Tourism Business Adkins introduced some potential language for this addition to the zoning ordinance.

It will include some businesses that will simply be permitted and others that will require a CUP. The wording presented was taken from Rice County’s ordinance.

The commission has been working to construct an ordinance to regulate a variety of tourism related businesses in the Ag District. The wording of this potential ordinance is still being discussed and changed. The ordinance could potentially permit businesses like the Driftless Fish Co., Dream Acres, and barn rentals for events.

Todd Juzwiak, Dream Acres, said he believed the ordinance language would cover everything

we do except our summer camp which lasts a week, not just two days. Another concern he mentioned is an additional structure for temporary housing for the camp.

Steve Duxbury suggested that the temporary housing could be covered by language in another potential ordinance that the planning commission has been discussing, Retreat Center (in the Ag District). Bakke said all of the activities at Dream Acres could be covered under the conditional uses of Agricultural Tourism Business. The dormitories/temporary housing could be addressed with the CUP. Juzwiak will be expected to come in with a plan when he requests a CUP. Bakke said the points under Accommodations (Retreat Center) could be added to the CUP. The commission noted a few items in the Rice County ordinance that they felt were too restrictive, like parking must be a minimum of 40 feet from the property line. Adkins said a 10 foot restriction is adequate. Also, no restriction need be placed on completion time for inside activities.

Aquaculture A definition for aquaculture beginning with “the cultivation of aquatic animals and plans” was introduced. A motion was approved to take the language to public hearing.

Shoreland Bakke said the county’s ordinance language is different than that of the state buffer initiative proposed last year. The state rules say buffers must be a minimum of 30 feet with an average of 50 feet. The county ordinance says 50 feet. He suggested making the county language conform with DNR standards by adopting language that references state buffer rules. A proposed amendment will be considered at a future meeting.

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state to visit State Veterans Cemeteries in Little Falls, Fort Snelling and Preston.

During their stop in Preston, they will be visiting the Preston Servicemen’s Club for a pork lunch meeting in which members from all area American Legions will be welcome to attend. The lunch meeting starts at noon, followed by a presentotation runfrom ONE TIME, the national and state American Legion leaders Barnett and Kellogg, respectively.

To reserve a seat at this event, interested individuals may call Don Brockway at (507) 2725966. The cost of the luncheon will be $8.

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On this Dale Barnett special day, National American Legion Commander Dale Barnett and State of Minnesota American Legion Commander Jim Kellogg will be touring the

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By Karen Reisner The Fillmore County planning commission met for the first time in 2016 on January 21. Zoning administrator Cristal Adkins opened the meeting with a run down of the rules of order. She noted that she and Duane Bakke had attended a training session on how to create a good record.

Adkins explained motions should be clear with a second. After the opening of a public meeting, township supervisors are usually asked for comment first, then the public. With the closing of the public meeting, commission members will then discuss the issue further.

Brad Erickson was elected chairman and Steve Duxbury was elected vice-chairman. The meetings will continue to be held on the third Thursday at 7 p.m. unless noted otherwise. The commission spent the rest of the meeting discussing and building potential amendments or additions to the Fillmore County Zoning ordinance.

Campgrounds Adkins explained there is nothing in the ordinance to distinguish between a private and a commercial campground. Bakke said a private campground should have a plan for human waste disposal and emergencies. In prior discussions a private campground would have a limit of four. He described a commercial campground as one with

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Fillmore County Police Reports Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Cedric Wayne Betts, 51, Wykoff, MN; 9/10/2015, Assault – 5th Degree – Fear of Bodily Harm or Death, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Local Confinement – 9 days. Serve as: weekends. Three weekends must be done by February 28, start 5 pm Friday, out Sunday by 5 pm - make arrangements to serve time with jail.

Grant Anthony Brossard, 37, Kasson, MN; 12/5/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Alyzabeth Jewell Carr, 24, Spring Valley, MN; 11/28/2015, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 1/11/2017), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).

Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (1/11/2016): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact probation officer as directed, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment - within 30 days, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Submit to Chemical Testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, No driver license violations, No driving without insurance.

Francisco Isaac Deleon-Vasquez, 24, Apple Valley, MN; 12/5/2015, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Roger A. Edens, 51, Oconomowoc, WI; 11/29/2015, Speeding (74/55), Fine $110, Total Fees

$220. Condition (1/13/2016): No same or similar.

Brady James Gartner, 24, Preston, MN; 12/6/2015, Child Passenger Restraint System - Child Under Eight and Under 57 Inches Not Fastened, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Jonathan David Jantzen, 37, Chester, IA; 7/21/2015, Restraining Order - Violate and Knows of Temporary or Restraining Order, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 1/11/2017), Total Fees $390.

Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (1/12/2016): No violations of an Order for Protection, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, Sign all releases of information.

Shania Lynn Kappes, 20, Ridgeway, IA; 11/9/2015, Duty to Drive with Due Care – Speed Greater Than Reasonable, Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Gary Edward Kearns, 43, Faribault, MN; 1/8/2015, Burglary 3rd Degree - Steal/Commit Felony or Gross Misdemeanor - Aid and Abet, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Commit to Commissioners of Corrections – MN Correctional Facility, St. Cloud – 26 months.

Conditions (1/12/2016): Restitution reserved for 60 days, Restitution will be Joint and Several, No use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, Give a DNA sample when directed. 1/9/2015, Damage to Property - 4th Degree - Intentional Damage - Other Circumstances, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Local Confinement – 90 days. Credit for time served: 90 days. Condition (1/12/2016): Restitution reserved for 60 days, Restitution will be Joint and Several.

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Monday, February 1, 2016 Kelcey Therese Lee, 27, Anoka, MN; 12/17/2015, Speeding – Exceed 30 mph – Urban District (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Jeffrey Jon Lobland, 47, Chatfield, MN; 6/14/2015, DWI - Operate Snowmobile or ATV Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 1/11/2018), Total Fees $1,020.

Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 335 days for two years). Serve as: work release (if eligible). Defendant to start jail time by March 1.

Community work service – 120 hours for indeterminate. Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (1/11/2016): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact probation officer as directed, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/ treatment - up to Court Services if they feel defendant needs to complete another chemical assessment, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Submit to Chemical Testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, No driver’s license violations, No driving without insurance.

Lindsi Michelle Poppe, 22, Canton, MN; 11/27/2015, DWI Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 1/11/2017), Total Fees $415.

Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (1/11/2016): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact probation officer as directed, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/ treatment - within 30 days, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Submit to Chemical Testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, No driver’s license violations, No driving without insurance, Comply with Ignition Interlock Program - defendant to be on the Interlock Program within 30 days - if defendant is not on Interlock Program within 30 days, the Defendant is to serve 48 hours in the Fillmore County Jail and the remaining 28 days to be on Electronic Alcohol Monitoring - if defendant is not enrolled in the Interlock Program within 30 days, said jail time to be completed by March 12, 2016 and EAM to begin by March 12, 2016 - the defendant is not to drive motor vehicle unless on the Interlock Program.

Tiffany Nicole Speiker, 28, Spring Valley, MN; 10/20/2015, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $1,000

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(stay $800 until 1/11/2017), Total Fees $290. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).

Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (1/11/2016): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact probation officer as directed, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment - within 30 days, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Submit to Chemical Testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Domestic abuse counseling/treatment, Mental Health Evaluation.

Preston Police Department Ellen Marie Schwartz, 55, Fountain, MN; 1/1/2016, Stopping/ Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $20, Total Fees $32.

Gordon Conover Tindall III, 68, Lanesboro, MN; 1/3/2016, Stopping/Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $20, Total Fees $32.

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MN Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division Zachary Michael Frederickson, 28, Burnsville, MN; 11/8/2015, Unlawful Party Hunting, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

Jeffrey Allen Johnson, 49, Land O’Lakes, FL; 11/21/2015, Transportation of Firearms – Loaded Firearm, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

MN State Patrol – Rochester Mitchell Charles Coyne, 53, Lino Lakes, MN; 12/17/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Samantha Kaye Johnson, 23, Harmony, MN; 1/4/2016, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Patrick Michael McNamara, 53, Waukon, IA; 12/18/2015, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Cody John Nappin, 34, Owatonna, MN; 11/11/2015, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fines $115.

Walter Corky Wells, 26, Fairview Heights, IL; 9/30/2015, Speeding (64/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Fillmore County District Court On January 21, Tyler Scott Olson, 25, of Rochester, Minn., appeared before District Court Judge Carmaine Sturino. Olson is charged with Simply Robbery, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of ten years in prison, a $20,000 fine, or both, and Theft – Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property – No Consent, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about January 15, within Fillmore County, the defendant allegedly, having knowledge of not being entitled thereto, did take the personal property from a person, or in the

presence of another, and used, or threatened the imminent use of force against the person to overcome the person’s resistance, or powers to resistance to, or to comply acquiescence in, the taking or carrying away of the property; the defendant allegedly did intentionally and without claim or right, take, use, transfer, conceal, or retain possession of movable property of another, without the other’s consent, and with intent to deprive the owner permanently of possession of the property, and the property was taken from the person of another and the value of the property stolen was not more than $1000.

American Legion Post 166 of Preston, MN

National American Legion Commander Dale Barnett

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and the State of Minnesota American Legion Commander Jim Kellogg for a pork luncheon meeting at the

Preston Servicemen’s Club on February 4, 2016 at Noon.

All area American Legion members, Auxiliary and Sons of American Legion members are encouraged to attend. Please call Don Brockway at 507-272-5966 to reserve a seat.

LunCheon CoSt iS $8.00

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•Senior Strength Training, 8:30-9:10am, Harmony Community Center. For info, call (507) 272-3731.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:304pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-6pm, 515 Washington St. NW, Preston.* •Senior Strength Training, 10:15-11am, Spring Valley Community Center. For info, call (507) -272-3731.* •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •Chatfield AA meeting, 7:30pm, Pio­

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•Preston Historical Society meeting, 7pm, Methodist Church, Preston, Public invited.

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or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on August 25, 2016 THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE unless that date falls on a weekend or ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE legal holiday, in which case it is the next TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT weekday, and unless the redemption periAFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. od is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. has occurred in conditions of the following MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM described mortgage: FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: DATE OF MORTGAGE: February 27, None 2004 “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR MORTGAGOR: Brian T. Lowrie, an REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, unmarried man.

THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL MORTGAGEE: Cendant Mortgage REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY Corporation d/b/a Burnet Home Loans.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER Recorded March 3, 2004 Fillmore County MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION Recorder, Document No. 338025.

582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED Assigned to: Mortgage Electronic PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A Registration Systems, Inc.. Dated May RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 1, 2008 Recorded August 4, 2008, as FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED Document No. 366302. And thereafter IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc.. Dated ARE ABANDONED.” December 22, 2014 Recorded December Dated: December 23, 2015 29, 2014, as Document No. 402069.

Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree And thereafter assigned to: Green Tree Servicing LLC Servicing LLC now known as Ditech Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee Financial LLC. Dated April 21, 2015 USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, Recorded April 22, 2015, as Document P.L.L.P. No. 403363.

Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE Mortgagee TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE 4500 Park Glen Road #300 IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON Minneapolis, MN 55416 MORTGAGE: NONE (952) 925-6888 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE 8 - 15-009846 FC ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A Cendant Mortgage Corporation d/b/a DEBT COLLECTOR. Burnet Home Loans Publish 4, 11, 18, 25, 1, 8 RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 403 Ashburn St E, Lanesboro, MN 55949 notice of meeting change TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 19.0037.000 amherst township LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The Amherst Township meeting that The West 180 feet of that part of Block was scheduled for Monday, February 8, 1 lying South of the public road except the 2016 has been rescheduled to Tuesday, West 80 feet thereof, all in the Village, Now February 9, 2016 at 8 p.m. at the Amherst City, of Lanesboro Town Hall.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS Hugh Fendry LOCATED: Fillmore Amherst Township Clerk ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF Publish 25, 1 MORTGAGE: $61,150.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $59,178.49 NOTICE OF ORDINANCE

That prior to the commencement AMENDMENT FILLMORE COUNTY of this mortgage foreclosure proceedZONING ORDINANCE ing Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee The Fillmore County Board of complied with all notice requirements as Commissioners adopted an amendment required by statute; That no action or to the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance, proceeding has been instituted at law or Section 604.05(9), Performance Standards otherwise to recover the debt secured by in the Ag District, pertaining to expansion said mortgage, or any part thereof; of building sites, on October 13, 2015.

PURSUANT to the power of sale The Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance contained in said mortgage, the above can be viewed in its entirety on the Fillmore described property will be sold by the County website at HYPERLINK “http:// Sheriff of said county as follows: www.co.fillmore.mn.us” www.co.fillmore.

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: February mn.us.

25, 2016 at 10:00 AM Cristal Adkins PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN Publish 18, 25, 1 to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

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NOTICE OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners adopted an amendment to the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance, Section 604.05(6) Performance Standards in the Ag District, pertaining to Driveway Accesses on August 11, 2015. The Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance can be viewed in its entirety on the Fillmore County website at HYPERLINK “http:// www.co.fillmore.mn.us” www.co.fillmore. mn.us.

Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 18, 25, 1

NOTICE TO GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL SUPPLIERS Sealed bids will be received until 1:30 p.m.

February 18, 2016, by the County Engineer of Fillmore County, Preston, Minnesota, on behalf of the Fillmore County Board of Commissioners for the supplying of gasoline and diesel fuel as needs require for the period of February 27th, 2016 to February 26th, 2017.

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners adopted an amendment to the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance, Section 738, Commercial Outdoor Recreation Areas on August 11, 2015.

The Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance can be viewed in its entirety on the Fillmore County website at HYPERLINK “http:// www.co.fillmore.mn.us” www.co.fillmore. mn.us.

Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 18, 25, 1

The right is reserved to reject any or all bids and to waive any defects.

Dated this 25th day of January, 2016.

Ronald Gregg Fillmore County Engineer Preston, MN Publish 1,8

State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-15-910 In Re: Estate of Ardis Corrine Rahn, also known as Ardis Rahn, C. Ardis Rahn, Corrine A. Rahn, Corene A. Rahn Decedent.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated February 28, 2003. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed David Rahn, whose address is 518 New Street, Whalan, Minnesota 55949 and Steven Rahn, whose address is 29132 County 25 S., Peterson, Minnesota 55962, to serve as the personal representatives of the decedent’s estate.

HOUSTON TOWNSHIP NOTICE HOUSTON TOWNSHIP has rescheduled it’s regular February monthly meeting to Tuesday evening, February 9th 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Houston Town Hall, 601 East Cedar Street, Houston, MN. Houston Township will hold its Annual Board of Audit meeting immediately following the regular February monthly 6:00 p.m. meeting. The Board of Audit meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. Anyone wishing to review the books may do so at this time..

Christine Rischette Houston Township Clerk Publish 25,1

PRESTON TOWNSHIP NOTICE Preston Township is changing its February Meeting to 2/3/2016 at 7 p.m.

Curtis Bisek Preston Township Clerk Publish 25,1

HOLT TOWNSHIP NOTICE The Holt township regular monthly meeting for February is being moved to: Date: February 9th, 2016 Time: 7:00 p.m., Place: Sons of Norway Hall.

Chris Gudmundson Clerk Publish 1

This week’s Sudoku answer is located on page 25.

Each location and fuel type will be considered as separate bids. No conditional or combination bids will be accepted.

Price quotations shall be submitted on bid forms obtained from the office of the County Highway Engineer. Bids may be returned to 909 Houston St NW, Preston, MN 55965 by the bid deadline.

State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23PR1618 In Re: Estate of Erwin E. Stortz, aka Erwin Stortz, Erwin Edward Stortz Decedent.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated July 5, 2000. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Elaine Mengis, whose address is 109 Karli Drive, Mabel, Minnesota 55954, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate.

Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.

Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent.

Notice is further given that, Subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representatives. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representatives must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.

Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representatives have the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent.

Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representatives or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: December 28, 2015 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Richard A. Nethercut (MN# 130072) Richard A. Nethercut, PA 32 Main Avenue North Harmony, MN 55939 Telephone: 507-886-6131 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 1, 8

FILLMORE TOWNSHIP NOTICE Fillmore Township will hold its board of audit on February 8 after it’s regular meeting.

Bonnie Heidtke Fillmore Township Clerk Publish 1

Dated: January 15, 2016 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Richard A. Nethercut (MN# 130072) Richard A. Nethercut, PA 32 Main Avenue North Harmony, MN 55939 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 1, 8

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Mon., Feb. 8 at Noon - Canton Auction Hay & Straw Sale. For more info call Don Ward at 507-743-2250 or Gehling Auction Company at 507-765-2131. Listing in the Journal.

Thurs., March. 24 at 9:30am- Lender, Dealer, and Consignment auction. For more info call Gehling Auction Company at 800-770-0347.

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PETERSON - COMMERCiAl 411 Mill St $55,000

2 br, 2 ba Nicely Decorated Large Heated Garage

3 br, 2 ba Large Attached Garage Many updates

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$109,900

425 UNION ST NE, CHATFIELD

#4065628

• 4 Bedroom • 2,478 sq. ft. • 0.25 Acre lot • Kitchen, Bath, Laundry remodeled in 2003 • Newer roof, windows, doors, vinyl siding, CA • Main floor living • Short walk to downtown/school

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#4067122

• 5 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car garage • Storage shed • Main floor living • All appliances • Etched glass • Stained glass window • Move-in condition • New roof, vinyl siding, windows & deck • Great location close to High School GREAT STARTER-/INVESTMENT-DOWNSIZING

2.95 ACRES

$279,900 9410 NORTH BRANCH ROAD SE, CHATFIELD #4067590

• 3 Bedrooms, • 2 Baths • 0.26 Acre lot • Open layout • Hardwood floors • Garage • Updated Oak cabinets • Finished lower level • Newer furnace • Great location close to school & downtown

• 3+ Bedrooms • 2 Car Garage • Peaceful setting • View • Replacement windows • New flooring • Main floor laundry • 2,016 sq. ft. • Updated Kitchen • Good mix of woods & pasture • Patio, Deck • New septic • 2 Pole sheds • Barn with 3 box stalls

EVERYTHING ON MAIN LEVEL!

UPDATED & HORSES WELCOME!

REDUCED 10K

$385,000 2053 VALLEY VIEW LANE NE, CHATFIELD #4066480

$49,900 1318 WABASHA AVE, ST CHARLES #4067684

• 4 Bedrooms • 4 baths • 3 Car Garage • 5,415 sq. ft.

• Main floor master suite & laundry • Quality throughout • Custom cabinetry, upgraded trim, fireplace, sunroom • 3 Finished levels • Private yard • Close in on paved road • Recent updates, roof, furnace, water softener, driveway

• 2 Bedroom • Garage • Main floor living • Vinyl Siding/Windows/Roof new in 2005 • No Backyard neighbors • Quiet Street • Storage shed • Affordable • Selling “AS-IS”

JUST LISTED

$189,900

• 3 Bedrooms • Bath • 2,400 sq. ft. • 0.41 Acre lot • 1957 Ranch w/full basement • 2 Enclosed porches • Newer windows, vinyl siding, roof, mechanicals • 2 Car garage • Corner lot with mature trees

•3 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 0.52 acre lot • Fireplace • Wod floors • Partially finished LL • 2nd floor currently rents for $525/month • Garage/outbuilding w/9,663 sq. ft. plus loft • Shop, 2 restrooms, offices, retail, break room

$147,900 21225 COUNTY 20, PRESTON

#4065823

• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • 2 Car Garage (768 sq. ft.)

• Totally remodeled kitchen & baths • Deck • Hardwood floors • Newer windows • New roof & furnace • Vinyl siding • Pellet stove • 2005 Septic • Pasture • Just off the blacktop • Move-in-Condition

METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED

11 ACRES

$185,000 #4067998 26114 JASMINE DRIVE, FOUNTAIN

#4068237

3.74 ACRE

$99,000 924 WASHINGTON ST NW, PRESTON #4058113

CHATFIELD TOWNSHIP

SLIM’S WOODSHED NEW LISTING

160TH 1ST STREET NW, HARMONEY

$124,900 528 DIVISION ST NE, CHATFIELD #4066852

$124,900

• 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath • 2 Car garage • 1994 Ranch • Spectacular view • Secluded setting • Box stalls • Pole shed (36’ x 60’) • Pole shed (24’ x 60’) • Loafing/hay shed • Separate pastures • Chatfield schools

242 GOLD ST NORTH, WYKOFF

$69,900 #4063449

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Remodeled baths • 2 Car garage • Main floor living • 2,274 sq. ft. • 3 City lots • Wood floors • Original woodwork • Leaded window • Newer roof, vinyl siding, central air & furnace

SOLD 10695 170TH AVE SE, CHATFIELD

FINGERSON & DONAHOE FIRST SUBDIVISION - CHATFIELD

506 1ST ST, FOUNTAIN

ONLY 3 LOTS REMAINING • $37,900 - $39,900 • 0.31 acres - 0.42 acres • Covenant Controlled • Close to Elementary School • Close to Golf Course

SOLD

112 UNION ST. NE, CHATFIELD

• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Main floor laundry RACINE – Lyman’s Second Subdivision. Located in newer development on cul-de-sac

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8401 MAPLE VALLEY RD SE, ROCHESTER

• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1983 Walkout ranch

612 MARGARET ST NE, CHATFIELD

• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 2 Car Garage

309 SHEEK ST N, DOVER

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• 2 Bedrooms plus den • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage

TOWNHOME LOTS CHATFIELD ORCHARD RIDGE LOTS – BANK OWNED

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• 3 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage (1,377 sq. ft.)

2 Walkout townhome lots with private backyards. This upscale neighborhood is on a paved dead end road with city utilities.

Only $20,000/each.

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LOTS AND ACREAGES FOR SALE PRESTON – Large (0.63 acre) city lot in newer development overlooking the Golf Course with city utilities. #4067246 $27,900 $24,900 CANTON - 5.61 acre building site with quality built garage/hunting cabin (32’ x 32’) in rural Amherst Township. Near State Land and Trout streams. #4067224 $67,900 $63,900 CHATFIELD – Commercial lot offering 0.85 acres, city utilities, level, 311 feet of Hwy 30 frontage, ready to build & only couple blocks off Hwy 52. #4062958 $89,900 FOUNTAIN – Large level lot (132’ x 300’) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900

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Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI

508 lynDale aVe., Spring Valley $159,900 Hard to find 5 bdrm 3 bath split level home. Excellent location and numerous updates. Beautiful landscaped yard and tiered deck leading to perennial gardens & storage shed. The home is spacious & bright with large bay windows in lower level, allowing for plenty of natural sunlight.

Dual thermostat heat, an abundance of storage, separate laundry area, formal dining room and eat in kitchen. Neutral carpet in family room & laminate floors add to the beauty of this home. With winter upon us, you will love the 2 gas fireplaces to stay warm and cozy. Call for your appointment to see today!

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

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this Impressive Victorian • Zoned residential & Commercial • Previous owners included well-known French Restaurant and B&B • Unlimited potential • 4 bedrooms • 4 baths • Wood floors throughout • Unending character • Gorgeous open staircase • Completely updated mechanicals • High ceilings • Walkup attic ready to be finished • Endless amount of activities: canoeing, biking, tubing, theater, restaurants, boutiques, parks, breathtaking scenery, golf courses, and much more • This unique opportunity needs to be viewed to appreciate.

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commercial 300 W Tracy rD., Spring Valley $260,000

Great starter home! 4 bedrooms and many updates. Newer kitchen, appliances, cupboards and countertops, main floor laundry, newer full bath with double sinks, newer furnace and a/c unit, updated windows and vinyl siding. Priced to sell with mortgage payments much less than rent payments.

Previously the Olmsted Medical Building located on Tracy Road. The building is in great condition and would be a wonderful building for variety of uses or businesses. Approximately 3,800 sq ft with the building and an acre lot with approximately 25 spaces of parking. The parking lot is asphalt. The building has steel siding with brick accent. The lower level is finished complete with kitchen area. Inquire about Economical Development Assistance.

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4 burr oak ave ChatfielD

$117,500

332 CeDar st. fountain

Large wooded corner lot • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • .32/acre • Large living room • Dining room • Open kitchen • New roof • 2 car attached garage • Storage shed • Patio • Schools can be Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, Chatfield, or Kingsland • Upper level laundry • Could be used as rental also New

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• NEW lIStING! 100 Acres, Preston township, 40 tillable, 10 CRP, 40 woods, 10 pasture. $4,000/acre • lANESBORO – Buildable lot, 2.83 acres, water, septic, electric, & garden shed. Access to river & trail system • NOlAN VAllEy, NEWBuRG tWP– 6.37 acres buildable lot, Wisel creek, Zoned Residential Ag • NOlAN VAllEy, NEWBuRG tWP– 8.38 acres buildable lot, Wisel creek, Zoned Residential Ag

• lANESBORO 100 COffEE St- SOld • HARMONy 35 5tH St NE - SOld • PREStON 301 PlEASANt St NE - SOld • SPRING GROVE 241 2Nd AVE SE - PENdING

119 elM st. fountain

Charming 1 1/2 story home • 3 bedrooms • Remodeled and updated • .42/acre private lot • Cul-de-sac • Mudroom • New roof • New windows • Vinyl siding • Garage • Peaceful setting

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112 avenue ave. a ne, ChatfielD

Ranch home • Wood floors • Formal living room • Formal dining room • Family room w/gas fireplace • Newer roof • Updated electrical box • Heated garage • Large car port • Storage shed • Garden area • Patio • Firepit

$109,900

31 Millhouse lane sW ChatfielD

3 Large Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Remodeled and Updated • .52/acre lot • Open kitchen Townhouse • 1 level living • 2 bedrooms • Dining room w/island • Large living room • D/O open to 2nd level • • Living room • Main floor laundry • Deck • Garage • Main floor master w/bath • Main floor laundry • 2 car No maintenance garage • New windows • Vinyl siding

Roxanne Johnson, Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI RoxanneJohnson@remax.net Cell: 507-458-6110

XXX counTy roaD 3 oSTranDer $34,000

Approximately 2.5-3 Acres of land. Great building site with city sewer and water. Located on edge of town in small community of Ostrander. Just like living in the country with city amenities.

The land has been surveyed and is staked for boundary line views. Some buildings, including barn & grainery, remain with the property. Spring Valley school district. Many large pines bordering the property – great for privacy and wind break.

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Large Duplex (could be B&B or residential) • 4 bedrooms and 2 baths on 1 side • 3 bedrooms and 4 baths on side • Wood floors • 10 foot ceilings • Newer roof • Covered porch • Deck • Formal living room • Formal dining room • 2 furnaces • Air units • Separate electric meters • 2 car garage • Unlimited potential

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1-level living • Large ranch • 3 bedrooms • 3 baths • Master bath • Walk-in closet • In-floor heat in house and garage • Maple kitchen cabinets • Main floor laundry • Open living and dining and kitchen • Deck

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709 parkWay ave. s lanesboro

500 S. BroaDWay, Spring Valley $69,900

404 n. BroaDWay, Spring Valley $179,900

“One of a kind” property listed on the National Historic Registry. This brick home has 5 bedrooms, but could be expanded to 6. The double brick structure is well insulated. Updates include repairs on front porch, metal roof on house & garage, new side porch, updated windows, interior updates, newer appliances, and tuck point work on foundation. You will be impressed with the unique architectural features throughout the home.

Hardwood floors, original woodwork, arched doorways, exposed brick on dining room wall, and large bedrooms.

Located on larger lot with mature trees.

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715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com 101 cenTennial ST. e., Wykoff $189,900 Absolutely stunning executive home with incredible design.

Formal living and dining areas, kitchen w/wrap around center island & breakfast nook overlooking the beautifully landscaped back yard and patio area. Master bedroom w/jetted tub & dressing area with many built in drawers. Lower level family room, separate laundry area, lowest level entertainment room and workshop with workbench. Beautifully landscaped yard, brick accent on house, cement pavers for patio area and cement basketball court. Move-in ready!

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116 parkWay ave. n lanesboro

Great opportunity to own this building located in a high traffic area in scenic Lanesboro.

Opportunities are unlimited. 2 rental units also on 2nd level. Ideal for a retail business. Buy now and be ready for the spring activity

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25 Center St. W, Harmony, MN 55939 www.SEMNrealestate.com Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

Residential • lANESBORO - 2 bedroom, 2 bath, main floor living, 2 car attached garage $114,900 • lANESBORO - 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, original charm, 2 guest cabins $182,000 • MABEl - 4 bedroom, 2 bath, tons of updates, 2 car attached garage $134,900 • MABEl - 3 bedroom, 4 bath, home business potential, 3 garage stalls $168,000 • lANESBORO ACREAGE – 2.5 acres, 4 bedroom, 3 bath, finished basement, main floor living $250,000 • CHAtfIEld – Updated 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo, 1 car attached garage $115,000

Commercial • MABEl – 2009 build, 616 SqFt, easily adaptable to your needs, residential option $49,900 • HARMONy – Well established restaurant for sale.

Real estate, equipment, & fixtures included $200,000 • HARMONy – 2,900+ SqFt building renovated for retail, kitchen added in 2010 (Equipment & furnishings negotiable) $200,000

$35,000

Gator Greens 440 half st, Whalan

1 1/2 acres of commercial property next to State Bike Trail and Root River. 9 hole miniature golf course, refreshment stand, and room for other possibilities. High traffic area.

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$239,900

Well established bar/restaurant/off-sale business located at the start of the State Bike Trail. Seating up to 150 plus large deck for summertime fun. Turn-key operation with everything staying. Great opportunity. $198,500

harMony Greenhouse & floral

Great opportunity to own this commercial acreage and business. Ideal location on Highway 52.

Currently is Harmony Greenhouse & Floral and Dog Pad, LLC. Unlimited potential for business opportunities. New metal roof, knotty pine ceilings and walls, loft area, garage, patio deck, all new fencing, 2 greenhouses and additional building.

Kelsey Bergey Real Estate Agent kelsey@harmonytel.net Office 507-886-4221

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FOR SALE BILL’S GUN SHOP. Buy, sell, trade, and repair. We are your local MUCK BOOT dealer. Hours: 7pm-10pm M-F, Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday by appointment. 1 1/4 miles south of Carimona, 19708 Kava Rd, Preston. 507-765-2762 s10eow- o New 10x12 beige berber carpet, $500.

507-864-3337. s25,1,8-o Morgan Silver Dollars, most date, mits and grades. Leave message, 507-251-0231. s25,1,8-x Great Pyrenees puppies $400, available 2/16/16. Parents are working livestock guardians. Call Deb 608-3853886. s25,1-o TRAILER CLOSEOUT SALE: 2 & 4 Place Aluminum Snowmobile Trailers.

Special on 14,000 lb. Skid Loader Trailers. 29’ Combo Snowmobile Enclosed Car Hauler Special. www.

FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com 515-9724554 (MCN) FRUIT TREES LOW AS $18. Blueberry, Grape, Strawberry, Asparagus, Evergreen & Hardwood Plants. FREE catalog.

WOODSTOCK NURSERY, N1831 Hwy 95, Nellsville, WI 54456. Toll Free 888-803-8733. wallace-woodstock.com (MCN) For Sale: 3 grandfather clocks in excellent condition. 76, 77 and 81 inches tall. Delivery available. For more information call Dave at ST Clock Service and Sales. 608-484-1055. s1,8-x

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507-765-2151 Find a new vehicle in the Journal Classifieds

PASS TIME IN LINE. READ THE NEWSPAPER.

Immediate opening for yard/delivery person. Class A CDL preferred, but will provide training for the right candidate. Must be able to lift 60 pounds repeatedly and enjoy working in a fast paced environment. To apply contact Ben, Chatfield Lumber Company, 507545-3900 or benf@chatfieldlumber.com. h12/14,tfn-o

SCHOOL-LINKED/ OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST FT 30-40 hrs/wk with benefits. SchoolLinked /Outpatient Mental Health Therapist to do individual, group and outpatient therapy with adolescents and children in school settings located in Winona and Fillmore County. Responsibilities: also include consultation with families and school staff.

Requires MN MHP licensure or licensure clinical trainee eligibility. Competitive wage and benefits.

EOE/AA Apply: www.hvmhc.org<http:// www.hvmhc.org/> or Hiawatha Valley Mental Health, Attn: Peg Walch, 166 Main St, Winona, MN 55987 or Fax: 507-453-6267. h1,8-o

HISTORIC SITE GUIDE (INTERPRETER I), HISTORIC FORESTVILLE. The Minnesota Historical Society seeks applications for a Historic Site Guide (Interpreter I) at Historic Forestville; this part-time position is located in Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park, rural Preston, MN. For information about this opportunity and how to apply, see our website at www. mnhs.org/jobs or call our MHS Jobline at 651-259-3181. Complete application materials must be received by February 19, 2016. EEO. h25,1-o Looking for part-time kitchen worker mostly evenings, Sunday day shift. Stop up to The Branding Iron for application. For more details call 7653388. Ask for Steve. h1,8-o Drivers: CDL-A Wanted. Guaranteed Pay PLUS mileage .50/mile. $2500 Sign On Bonus. Quarterly Incentives plus $1500 Annual Incentive Attractive and Affordable Benefits Package. 855-9027681. h1,8-x

Cliff Viessman Inc. is accepting applications for Regional Tanker Drivers for the Cedar Rapids terminal. $1,000 Sign On Bonus. $50 K+ per year. Health, Dental, 401K. Profit Sharing. Paid Weekly.

Monthly safe driving bonus. CDL with tanker endorsement required. Two years experience required or driving school graduate with six months experience.

Some weekend work required. Contact Nate at 800-353-0344. Option 5. natev@ viessmantrucking.com. www.viessmantrucking.com. “A Driver Friendly Company” (MCN) OWNER OPERATORS wanted. Paid all miles. No touch freight. Many operating discounts. Family run business for 75 years. Many bonuses and good home time. Direct deposit paid weekly. Call 800-533-0564 ext.205. (MCN)

Mabel Green lea senior living is looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference

Part-time Bonus-Pay on Weekends and shift differential.

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Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS 507-765-2151

has current openings for experienced, mature, and caring individuals

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

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

"Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, $ national origin, 1,000 Sign disability, religion, marital status, sexual On orientation and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status, or any other legally protected characteristic."

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

…because the journey matters

Mabel Green lea senior living is looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference

Full-time & Part-time

NEW STARTING WAGE SCALE

Full-Time & ParT-Time

• Nursing Assistants (Full-Time & Part-Time $1750 Sign-On Bonus) • RN’s & LPN’s (Full-Time & Part-Time $3500 Sign-On Bonus) • Home Health Aides (Part-Time) Chosen Valley Care Center is looking for individuals who are compassionate, energetic, hardworking, and reliable to join our health care team. We currently have full-time and parttime positions available. We are willing to train the right applicant. We offer excellent benefits to employees working full-time.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage on Preventative Care.

• Health Partners Dental Plan • Matching Funds for 401(k) Plan • Life & Accidental Death & Disability • Generous, Flexible PTO • Tuition Reimbursement • Supplemental Insurance Benefits through AFLAC Applications should be forwarded to: Chosen Valley Care Center Attn: Director of Clinical & Resident Services, 1102 Liberty Street SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or applications may be downloaded at www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com, (EOE/AA)

Chosen Valley Care Center, InC. A Senior Living Community

RN/lPN

shifts available Bonus-Pay on Weekends and shift differential.

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

Green lea Manor Nursing Home

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

…because the journey matters

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Dietary

Department is looking for a Dietary aide/Cook!

Preston, MN

Positions AvAilAble

Residential support staff: Full-time & Part-time

part-time, includes every other weekend

Preston, Harmony, & Spring Valley

For more information contact Shelly Dolley at 507-886-6544 ext: 73375

Apply online at www.mapleleafservices.org or call Cherie at 507-765-2107

Gundersen Harmony Care Center

nurse Full Time Night Shift

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Stay in the Midwest. Great pay and benefits. Matching 401k. Bonuses and tax free money. Experience needed. Call Scott 507-437-9905. Apply on-line http:// www.mcfgtl.com (MCN)

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WANTED

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Wanted: Cars, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfno

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The family of Erwin Stortz would like to thank the extended family, friends, and community of faith for the years of support and help during Erwin’s 25 year fight against cancer. We greatly appreciate all your prayers, support and caring during the difficult times he faced, and your many acts of kindness during times of illness and upon his death. We especially would like to thank the Mabel Ambulance Service for caring for Erwin when needed, Cheryl Aberg for the long hours of loving care during Erwin’s final days, Bob and Sheila Himmer for leading us in prayer, Fr. Joe Hennen for his home visits and officiating, Msgr. Donald Peter Schmitz for co-officiating, Tim Mengis and Sarah Delaney for buying and preparing food for the extended family for visitation, St. Olaf’s Altar Society for preparing and serving the dinner for Erwin’s funeral, and to Tim Mengis and the Mengis Funeral Home for the many professional and caring services provided for Erwin and the family.

Sincerely, Sue Stortz Dean and Deb Stortz Elaine Mengis Julie and Roger Mathews and families t1-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks to everyone for the cards, gifts and the many happy wishes I am still receiving for my 90th birthday. I can’t believe I’m 90. I received over 100 cards.

Thanks again.

Cleon Heusinkveld t1-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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FARM

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February 2016

Kingsland • Spring Valley - Wykoff

Knights news Wind Turbines

parent-Teacher conferences

With $200 in their PLTW project “budget” and a bit of imagination, the 6th grade class had to design and purchase parts for their wind turbines. Students spent the class planning and running their “blade runner” to cut and assemble their turbine parts.

Don’t forget, Parent-Teacher conferences are right around the corner. Join us February 11th and 18th from 4:00 - 7:30 pm.

Junior High Knowledge Bowl

1,000 Career points

The teams successfully wrapped up their season, ending in 6th and 9th places at their final competitions.

Prior to Regions, they earned 2nd place in the Round Robin competitions. Congrats Knights!

Congrats to Quinn L, who recently etched his name into the books by scoring 1,000 career points for the Knights Basketball team. This is certainly no easy feat, way to go Quinn!

Kingsland Intermediate School Concert

On January 18th, the Intermediate School held their annual music concert. The performance was full of delightful songs and even recorder pieces. Thanks to all who attended, and to the students on all their hard work!

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