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19-day relationship leads to love and a 50-year marriage BY H ANNAH WINGERT

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plants as well. He was willing to contract with SME to build an ethanol plant on the land that SME owned. Construction began, and the Pro-Corn Biorefinery opened and began operations in 1998. Over the next 20 years, ProCorn grew and flourished. In 2007, Pro-Corn, along with all of the other ethanol plants owned by Broin, were re-branded under the POET Biorefining, LLC name. POET continued to manage the Preston plant while the approximately 200 shareholders of SME retained the majority of the shares. See POET Page 2 ➤

Local Boy Scouts learn how Lanesboro government works BY H ANNAH WINGERT hannah@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Bill and Sue Lark with their dogs Tuffy and Precious. In 2019, the Larks will have spent 50 Valentine’s Days together! Photo by Hannah Wingert When Sue told her that they were planning to get married on Friday, her mom was shocked to say the least. “She said, ‘I’ll talk to you when I get home, young lady,’” Sue laughed. Bill and Sue spent the next few days trying to find a minister who would perform the wedding. They went

to the pastor of her church first and were turned down because he didn’t feel they had known each other long enough. Thankfully, Bill’s pastor agreed to marry them, albeit reluctantly. For years after that, the Larks sent him a Christmas card each year to See LARK Page 11 ➤

Seven members of Boy Scout Troop 67 were present at the February 4 Lanesboro City Council meeting to learn more about how local government works and what roles, rights, and responsibilities youth have in the community. Mayor Jason Resseman explained the role of the mayor and council members to the troop and encouraged them to take active roles in the community of Lanesboro and surrounding communities. The 2018 audit agreement from Smith Schafer was approved along with the 2019 Fillmore County ambulance subsidy contracts. Heidi Dybing resigned from the Lanesboro Public Library board and Phil Holtegaard and Sarah Pieper were appointed to the library board. Steve Snyder was appointed to the Planning and Zoning committee.

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In the mid 1990s, a group of local farmers decided that Southeastern Minnesota should have a biorefinery to create ethanol from corn, which would provide them with a new avenue of selling their corn. With that in mind, they created Southeast Minnesota Ethanol, LLC, also known as SME, and purchased some land just outside of Preston. The next step was to find someone willing to build a plant there. They found Jeff Broin, who had been operating a biorefinery in Scotland, S. Dak., since 1988 and now owned other

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Bill and Sue Lark met for the first time outside of the laundromat in Stewartville in 1968. Sue’s sister had moved out and Sue was spending so much time on the phone with her that their mom asked her to cut back so the phone bill wouldn’t continue to be so high. Rather than calling her sister from home, Sue stopped into the laundromat to call her instead. When she came outside, a friend of hers called her over to his car to introduce her to his friend, who happened to be Bill, and insisted that the two go see a movie together that evening. Sue had never met Bill before and politely turned the invitation down several times before finally caving. That evening, Bill picked her up and they went to see MASH at the theater. “That was the start of our 19-day relationship before we were married,” Sue said, smiling. Twelve days after that movie date, Bill proposed, and Sue said yes. They decided to set their wedding date for the following Friday. When asked what made Bill decide to propose so quickly, he had a quick reply. “Why not?” he said. They both knew from the moment they met that they were meant to be and so neither he nor Sue saw the point in waiting. The Monday before their wedding, Bill and Sue went shopping for rings and then stopped in to see Sue’s mom at work, who didn’t know about their engagement yet.

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Recently though, POET decided to look into opportunities to merge all 27 of the POET Biorefining, LLC plants. They presented the offer to the local shareholders of the SME, and a vote was taken during which a vast majority of the shareholders voted yes to the merge. This left the members of SME with several options. They could sell all or some of their shares or they could roll their shares over into the new entity. Most of them decided to roll their shares over. Chris Hanson, General Manager of POET Biorefining, LLC of Preston noted that the change was beneficial to the shareholders. “It changed what their shares represent,” he said. There are a total of 27 POET Biorefining, LLC plants across Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, Missouri, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio.

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All of the plants merged into one entity, which meant that the shareholders of SME now would hold shares in all of the plants rather than just the one in Preston. “The shareholders own a piece of a larger pie,” Hanson said. “It’s good for them and good for business as well.” The merge also provided them with greater liquidity options should they decide to sell their shares at any time. Hanson pointed out that, as the ethanol business relies on farming, it means that it can have up and down years just like what farmers experience. Some years, the plants do really well while others are not as profitable. Things can vary widely from year to year and from plant to plant. “Spreading that out among all plants mitigates that risk,” Hanson said. The deal to merge was closed in November 2018 and SME dissolved at the same time, as it

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no longer had a purpose. The transition went smoothly with no noticeable changes to how the plant is run. “POET plant management still manages the plant,” Hanson said. “From a managing perspective, it’s all the same people in the same positions as before.” The merge will provide more opportunities for POET to grow. When each plant operated as a standalone entity, the options for growth were limited. Now that they have all merged into one, they can enter new markets that were not available to POET before. Hanson pointed out that

the POET Biorefining, LLC plant in Preston has been able to increase its production every year for the last four years, and he expects that trend to continue in 2019 and 2020. “We have a team here who is really dedicated to keeping things growing and moving,” he said. “The bigger we are, the more corn we’re going to use and that helps the corn price for the farmers. The best thing that can happen in agriculture today, is that we create a larger market for biofuel in the US.” Hanson noted that President Trump has directed the EPA to lift the restrictions on E15 fuel,

allowing for year-round E15 sales which could happen as soon as June of this year, a measure that was applauded by POET Biorefining, LLC. Hanson noted that some of the benefits of using biofuel are that it’s better for the environment, more cost efficient for consumers, produced locally which benefits the US economy, and it burns cooler and cleaner in motor engines than the expensive blends do. “There’s lots of future potential for biofuels as E15 grows,” he said. “The market is growing and POET is in position to take advantage of that.”

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C OMMENTARY Pursuing justice By Yvonne Nyenhuis Some day a definitive book, perhaps a play or a movie, will be written about this time in our nation’s history. Will it be a “comedy” or a “tragedy”? Presently Yvonne our counNyenhuis try is still being held hostage by President Trump, the deadline for an agreement being February 15. For 35 days, 800,000 federal workers found themselves furloughed or working without pay. This brought to light the realization that 78% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Suddenly workers found themselves at risk of losing their homes and unable to pay for food and medication. “Compromise” does not always provide a solution to a problem. Sometimes choice is a matter of “right and wrong.” Federal workers did nothing to incur this punishment. How did they become pawns, their lives disrupted for a political purpose? Democrats and Republicans agree that we need border security. The president, who persists in creating his own version of reality, fails to see that the “wall” is not a practical solution to keep criminals out of our country. Americans entrust their Representatives with their tax money hoping they will make wise choices. Occasionally these officials get derailed by their personal interests. The “shut-down” is estimated Editorial Cartoon

Democratic socialism to have cost 11 billion dollars. Republicans have pushed over the years for “smaller” government. There is at the core of this reasoning a lack of information as to the hundreds of services performed to meet our needs. The shutdown brought an awareness of all the jobs workers do and how much we depend on them. While the president proclaims that this wall will keep us safe, he was willing to put our country in jeopardy for 35 days as workers in charge of homeland security were sent home or asked to work without pay. It is further hard to have confidence in the judgment of the president who appears to rely on advice from Sean Hannity and Ann Coulter in matters of national security while dismissing advice from his Intelligence committee. Somewhere in the mix, in the “negotiations,” the DACA issue lurks. Again, it is wrong to use the members of DACA as bargaining chips for political gain. Their fate should be decided in a separate bill. The State of the Union speech was scheduled for Tuesday, February 5. When you read this, this bit of entertainment will be relegated to the past. The path ahead, the next two years, are shrouded in mystery. We do well to revisit the poem “If ” by Rudyard Kipling. “If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs...” and ending with, “Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it and – which is more – you’ll be a Man, my son!”

By Dr. Bryan Van Gorp Rushford, MN Democratic socialism is not, and has no relationship to, communism as it was experienced in the USSR or China last century. It does Dr. Bryan not involve Van Gorp authoritarian rule, government ownership of business, or stifle individual initiative. The comparison to communism is propaganda from extremist free marketeers trying to protect their privilege as wealthy elites and the exploitive advantages of corporations. Democratic socialism advocates for democracy in all aspects of society, including more democracy in the workplace. It is the type of economic system experienced in the countries that have the highest quality of life index. Many European countries, particularly the Scandinavian countries, and Canada have moved significantly in this direction. These countries are more egalitarian, have a better safety net, high standard of living, low crime, good education and healthcare. The inequality and financial speculation of the previous gilded age precipitated the Great Depression. Because of the suffering caused by the Great Depression we moved significantly toward democratic socialism. Franklin Delano Roosevelt as president started the social programs that ended the depression, won WWII and began Social Security. He was

so popular he was elected to four terms as president. We had another flirtation with democratic socialism during Lyndon Johnson’s presidency. He began Medicare, the war on poverty and passed the Civil Rights Act which outlawed discrimination based on race, sex, religion or national origin. Democratic socialism does not do away with markets. It does not do away with private ownership. It likely would mean more cooperatives, more workers on corporate boards, more democracy in the management of businesses and stronger unions. Something else to consider is a maximum wage. Under existing conditions the less workers are paid the more management and capital makes. So to maximize management bonuses and return to shareholders, wages are kept as low as possible. After correcting for inflation, wages have been stagnant since 1980. Meanwhile CEO pay and stock returns have skyrocketed. If CEO’s pay was tied to the pay of the lowest paid worker in the company, say 20 times that workers pay, there would be an incentive to raise wages. This is one way to stop worker exploitation and decrease the wealth gap. A more progressive tax system is also required. In the U.S., three people have as much wealth as the bottom 190 million people. The top .1% own as much as the bottom 90%. Our current system is antithetical to democracy, especially if money is speech as some claim.

The rich and powerful buy politicians and the rest of us live with the consequences. That is what happened in Flint, Mich., where thousands of children were poisoned. It is happening with climate change when fossil fuel executives and owners buy politicians that will deregulate pollution, give tax breaks and subsidies to billionaires. Climate change is the result of how capitalism fails to value the environment. Bailing out banks and sticking us with the bill is another example. We socialize the costs and privatize the profits. This is not what people would choose in a democracy. “We can either have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but we can’t have both.” Louis Brandeis. There is also incongruence between our current system and sustainability. Continuous growth of consumption on a finite planet is a lie as any logical person understands. Even happiness is discouraged by our system because marketing is ineffective if people are satisfied. Record numbers of overdoses, suicides, use of psychotropic meds, addiction and our politics of fear are proof of this unhappiness. One need only look at the meaning of the words themselves. Capitalism serves capital. Socialism serves social interests. Markets are not forces of nature. We don’t have to create winners and losers. Markets are man-made constructs that can be altered to better serve society. If the current system isn’t working, try something different.

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C OMMENTARY Interfaith dialogue, the first perspective By Aaron Swaaartzentruber Greenleafton, MN The God of the Bible that consists of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit can not be the god of the Qu’ran (Islams holy book) Aaron because the Swatrzentruber god of the Qu’ran did not have a son? In “The Common Word Document” they keep emphasizing that their god is one. In the third chapter of the document they quote their holy book: “and that we shall ascribe no partner unto him (their god).” That means there’s no trinity. They go on to say that that quote relates to the unity of God, which is nothing more than a deceptive twisting of their own “holy writings,” knowing that they can deceive the undiscerning “christian” by the phrase “unity of God.” I mean c’mon, think about this, “we ascribe no partner to him” but yet that talks about his unity, what unity? He’s one with no partners, remember. How can their be unity among one person? Or better yet, how can their

be disunity among one person? And if there’s no disunity than there’s no need for unity.The bottom line is that their god is not the triune God of the Bible no matter how many influential “christian” leaders have endorsed this document. I am sure that the Muslim leaders and Imams who put this document forth are laughing behind closed doors at how easy it is to deceive their victim. Maybe you think it’s ridiculous to call ourselves their victim. But that’s indeed what we are. We are their victims by our own hands...now that’s ridiculous! Let me explain. In 1991 they wrote an “Explanatory Memorandum” that explains their plans. It says: “The Ikhwan (the Muslim brotherhood) must understand that their work in America is a kind of grand Jihad in eliminating and destroying the western civilization from within and sabotaging its miserable house by their hands and the hands of the believers so that it is eliminated and God’s religion is made victorious over all other religions.” That sounds like the world wide caliphate of ISIS, doesn’t it? Their plan also includes “Friendship Societies with the other religions.” This document was entered into

One Moment, Please... Not just for Valentine’s Day By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com I heard a great story this past week, and it not only coincides with Valentine’s Day but any special occasion. During my travels, I talk to a lot of people and hear a lot of stories. The one that sticks Jason Sethre out in my mind from this past week was about a birthday celebration. I was chatting with a gentleman about the real life personal disconnect people have with each other due to technology and particularly social media. It has changed how people cor-

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respond with each other for holidays, birthdays, and even anniversaries. Instead of mailing Christmas cards, some people send them in an e-mail or post them on Facebook. Instead of calling someone to wish them happy birthday, they’ll send them a text or post a note on Facebook. Talking on the phone takes too long, and personal visits won’t fit into our busy schedules. It was one of those conversations in which we were solving world hunger. As a matter of fact, we talked about how when someone does something like send a hand-written letter by mail, it stands out – because it’s a rarity these days. He said a childhood neighborhood friend of his had a father who had recently celebrated a milestone birthday. I believe it was an 80th birthday celebration. So, instead

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evidence in the U.S. v Holy Land Foundation trial in 2008. It met evidentiary standards to be admissable as evidence in a Federal Court of law. Interfaith dialogue with Islam is not only harmful to the Church, it is also a major national security threat. So are we to love our enemies who are destroying us? It’s true that Jesus said, “love your enemies” (Matthew 5:44). But He also said, “he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.” (Luke 22:36) Perhaps there is a time to love our enemies but there’s also a time to arm ourselves to defend ourselves. It’s like one preacher said: we need to use some old fashioned, sanctified, common sense on these issues. What are you going to do if a thief breaks into your house and attempts to rob you or rape your wife, your mother, or your sister? Are you just going to say peace brother, I’m commanded to love my enemies so I can’t fight you and defend my house and myself? We need, first of all, to arm ourselves with the knowledge of The Word of God, in context, so that the enemy can’t push us over with the phrases “love your enemies” and “judge not.” of buying him a gift, he decided to write him a letter. In that letter, he thanked his Adults: $9.00 for all of(5-11) friend’s father the: $5.00 fond FREE memories of growing up in the neighborhood and playing in his backyard with all of the neighborhood kids. He talked about the bonfires, playing catch, and running through the sprinkler on hot summer days. It was a lengthy letter reminiscing about the memories shared by his friends in that backyard. And, this friend’s father would even help the kids with building things if they needed his help. It was full of details that made for a memorable childhood. His friend’s father received a lot of gifts, but none were as wellreceived as the hand-written letter full of memories. It made me think that I need to get out some pencil and paper, and step away from the computer on which I am writing this commentary. Whether for Valentine’s Day, or just because, I think a handwritten letter can go a long way.

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refused to follow Jesus who is The Way. “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name given among men, whereby we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12) Until next time... https://www.acommonword. com/the-acw-document/ h t t p s : / / w w w. c e n t e r f o r s e curitypolicy.org/wp-content/ uploads/2013/04/CSP-Explanatory-Memorandum.pdf (page 16-17) https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/ federal-judge-hands-downs-sentences-holy-land-foundation-case

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Kingsland Operating Levy mulled By Rich Wicks The Kingsland School Board held a monthly “work session” meeting on February 4, with all members present (Board Chair Jackie Horsman, Kyle Rader, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Tiffany Mundfrom, Leah Stier, student board member Zachary Queensland, and Superintendent James Hecimovich). As usual, no formal action is taken on most items during a work session meeting. Items will be brought forward at the regular board meeting for action. A large portion of the meeting was spent discussing the Operating Levy that Kingsland will put to voters in November. Mike Hoheisel (Baird financial group) participated via phone to share his financial recommendations. He and Superintendent Hecimovich showed the board various levy options, and the resulting impacts on taxpayers, as well as the resulting revenues for Kingsland. Hecimovich shared that if nothing changes, Kingsland would soon go into Statutory Operating Debt, a status in which the state steps in to control many of the financial decisions. The board discussed the pros and cons of a multiple question ballot measure, versus a single question. Horsman said she believes a single question is best, to avoid any miscommunication or confusion. Hoheisel summarized

that if Kingsland goes for a total per-student amount of $1,042, it would place Kingsland as the 57th highest per-student revenue in the state. He added that currently, Kingsland ranks 157th on that list. Regarding the long struggle to get funding to cover costs, Horsman summarized, “This is it. This is the last ditch effort.” No decisions were reached on this issue, but the board will bring it up at the next meeting. Hecimovich brought up the ongoing plans to donate property to the city of Wykoff, and said there was perhaps a misunderstanding about who would pay the surveying cost. He stated his opinion that if Kingsland is donating any property, the recipient should pay the surveying cost. But he said it’s up to the board to decide. He said the Wykoff council will meet next week, and he suggested waiting to see what they decide about paying the surveying bill. Kingsland could then decide whether to donate, or to consider selling the property. The board heard from two senior students, Rachel Hanson and Ben, discussing their preliminary plans for a senior trip to Chicago. They gave a cost estimate, and described the behavioral expectations that would apply to all participants. The trip is tentatively planned for the first weekend in April, and fundraising has been ongoing. Hanson said the seniors are applying

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for a grant to help defray the cost of some activities and attractions. She estimated that 11 hotel rooms will be needed. An informational meeting is planned for late February, to inform students and parents of details about the trip. Board members thanked them for presenting, and praised their thorough preparations. The board heard from Superintendent Hecimovich regarding the calendar for Kingsland’s 20192020 school year. Hecimovich summarized that it will most likely look a great deal like the current calendar. He added that as Kingsland becomes more involved in the SMEC consortium, it will become more efficient to have a school calendar that closely matches what the other schools in the consortium have. He stated the preliminary calendar has 175 student days, 183 teacher days, and five flex days. He also stressed, “And again, this is just a draft.” Hecimovich informed the board that the list of courses for 20192020 shows no changes from the current year. He did mention that some CIS classes may be in jeopardy if not enough students qualify to take the courses, based on assessments. Near the end of the meeting, the board switched into a “closed meeting” format for a Negotiating Strategy Discussion. The next regular board meeting will be Wednesday, February 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Choir Room. As always, the public is welcome at all open meetings.

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said in his report to the council. He informed the council that Andrzej Zalasinksi has been hired as the new executive director for the chamber. “We cordially invite your new director to attend our council meetings if and when he can. Ideally, that would be every month,” Mayor Resseman said. “We appreciate the input of the Chamber.” Ambulance director Deane Benson presented three applications to the council for review from community members interested in becoming EMTs. The council approved all three applicants. The Lanesboro Ambulance service will be holding a pancake breakfast on March 10. Benson also noted that Scheel’s is willing

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Mary Ann Bowman Mary Ann Bowman, age 86, of Howell, Mich., passed away February 3, 2019. Beloved wife of Beryl Edith Blexrud Beryl Edith Blexrud, 91, of the late Arvel Troy Bowman, Jr. Mabel, passed away Febru- Dear mother of Deborah (Dan) Bainbridge, Cynthia (Al) Decker, ary 1, 2019, John (the late Susan), David and at Green the late Charles. Loving grandLea Manor mother of Jennifer, Dan, Doug in Mabel, and David and several greatwhere she grandchildren. Arrangements had resided made by Gendernalik Funeral since JanuHome, New Baltimore, Mich., ary 11. gendernalikfh.com. She was Beryl Edith born May Blexrud Gregory “Frog” Davis 26, 1927, Gregory “Frog” Davis, 49, of to Bernt and Esther (Spande) Amdahl in Preble Town- Chatfield, Minn., died Wednesship, Minn. Beryl graduated day, January from Mabel High School in 30, 2019, at 1945. After graduation, she his home in worked as the secretary for the Chatfield. Funeral high school. Beryl was later employed as the front office services for manager at the Mabel Clinic. G r e g o r y She also worked as a typeset- Davis were ter for the local newspaper, held at 11 Gregory “Frog” on The Mabel Record. On March a.m. Davis 8, 1952, she married Kermit T h u r s d a y, Blexrud. They farmed in the February 7, 2019, at Preston rural Canton area until retir- United Methodist Church in ing and moving to Mabel in Preston, Minn. Visitation was 1990. Beryl was an avid gar- from 10-11 a.m. at the church dener, enjoyed needlework and prior to the service. Burial took oil painting. She loved nature place in the Minnesota State and especially enjoyed watch- Veterans Cemetery in Preston, ing and feeding wild birds. Minn. Gregory Scott Davis was born Beryl was also an exceptional cook and baker. Her pies, July 28, 1969, in Odessa, Tex., especially rhubarb or apple, to Charles Thomas Davis and were exquisite. Beryl was a Quincy Ann (Bromwell) Bailey. member of Trinity Lutheran Gregory retired from the Army after serving 27 years. He was Church. Survivors include her son married to Margarite “Maggie” Kevin (Tabby) Blexrud and Benavidez in 2010. He enjoyed their son Lucas, two daughters, riding motorcycles, rodeos, sand Marceil Blexrud of Rochester, drags, drag racing, and smoking and Kathryn (Mark) Panicek meat. He made an excellent spiof Whitefish, Mont., and their ral ham and pork loin. He is survived by his wife daughters Kimberly and Lauren; two sisters, Audrey Iver- Maggie Davis of Chatfield, his son of Mabel and Gwynne children: John, Michelle, ThomScheel of Mabel; several nieces as, Travis, Cheyanne, Montena, and a nephew. She was pre- Dakota, Colorado, Katherine, and ceded in death by her husband, Kaitlyn; his mom Quincy (Billy) Bailey, his sister Ginger Davis, Kermit. Funeral services were held his uncles Bruce Bromwell and at 1 p.m., Friday, February 8, Richard Davis, and his mater2019, at the Trinity Luther- nal grandparents Frankie “Mema” an Church in Spring Grove, and Don “Pepa” Bromwell. Gregory was preceded in with Rev. Elizabeth Hermeier officiating. Burial took place death by his dad Charles in 2015, in the Trinity Lutheran Cem- his stepson, Kaleb Ryan Rivera etery. Visitation was Thursday in 2016; and his paternal grandevening from 5-7 p.m. at Men- mother Ann. Online condolences may be gis Funeral Home in Mabel, and was one hour prior to ser- left at www.Hindthudekfuneralhomes.com. vices at the church on Friday.

Gladys Eberle Gladys Eberle, 92, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away peacefully on Monday, February 4, 2019, at the Spring Valley Living Center. Funeral services for Gladys Gladys Eberle were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wykoff, Minn. Visitation was held from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, February 8 at Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and continued one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials were designated to the scholarship fund at St. John’s Lutheran School in Wykoff. Gladys Ruth Beulke was born in Carlos, Minn., on September 20, 1926, to Carl and Emma (Roth) Beulke. After graduating from high school, she attended two years of teaching school and began a career in education. Gladys was also the church organist at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Carlos, Minn., and it was here that she met Rodel Eberle and they were married on April 9, 1950. They continued to live in Carlos until 1956 when they moved to Bloomington, Minn., where Rodel was the pastor at Mount Hope Lutheran Church. In 1963, Rodel was called to be the pastor at St. John’s Lutheran Church and the family moved toWykoff, Minn. It was here that Gladys was able to use her teaching skills and she taught at St. John’s Lutheran School from 1968 until her retirement in 1988. Gladys and Rodel continued to live in Wykoff and she continued to volunteer her time to teach the art class at the school for a few years after her retirement. In 2015 Gladys and Rodel moved to the Spring Valley Assisted Living Center and later to the Spring Valley Senior Living Center. Gladys was very passionate about teaching and helping her students succeed. She was also a very talented and determined individual who loved playing the piano and singing in the St. John’s choir. Gladys was a strong believer in the power of prayer and she belonged to various prayer groups and teamed

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Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* 12pm, United Methodist Church, 211 St. Anthony St., lower level.*

1-4pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Preston. For info, call 765-3898.* 5:00pm, Spring Valley Public Library* 7pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St.* 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*

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10-11am, Scotland Presbyterian Church, Canton. 507-251-0520 for information. Senior Strength & Balance Class, 1-1:45pm, Coffee Street Fitness Center, Lanesboro. 507-272-3731.* 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson.*

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. up with elementary students at the school to be their prayer partner. She loved all types of flowers and enjoyed gardening and her involvement with the local garden and quilting clubs. She enjoyed serving others and was an active member of various church organizations such as the LWML, Ladies Aid, Lutherans for Life, and was an officer of the local AAL chapter for a period of time. Gladys also enjoyed helping with the local fall festival and eating at her favorite restaurant, the Branding Iron in Preston. Above all else, Gladys enjoyed time with her family and would host a weekly Sunday chicken dinner at her house for any of her family that could attend. Gladys is survived by her children Sue (Gary) Golish of St. Charles, Minn., Ruth Ann Eberle of Spring Valley, Mark Eberle of Spring Valley, Nancy (Michael) McCarty of Belle Plaine, Minn., Lori (Joe) Volkart of Spring Valley, Mary McGill of Spring Valley, Paul (Suz) Eberle of Spring Valley, and Jon (Roxanne) Eberle of Stewartville. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 14 greatgrandchildren, and a brother, Ralph Beulke of Miltona, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Rodel, three sisters: Ruth Beulke, Marie Brechbiel, and Elsie Jantzen; and two brothers, Ed Beulke and Elroy Beulke. Condolences may be left online at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.

Delores (Thompson) Olson Delores (Thompson) Olson, 87, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at Gu ndersen Lutheran Health System in La Dustin J. Hershberger Crosse, Wis. Dustin J. Hershberger, 23, Delores Delores of Mabel, died unexpectedly was born (Thompson) Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at on March Olson his home. 21, 1931, in Dustin was born April 18, 1995, Yucatan Township of Housin Orrville, Ohio to Jacob and Lizzie Hershberger. He graduated See OBITUARIES Page 9 ➤

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5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.* THURS., FEBRUARY 14 , 7:30pm, First Senior Strength & Balance Class, Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, use side 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. door on Newburg.* 507-272-3731.* Legion, Mabel.

from the Decorah High School in 2016. He enjoyed watching sports, especially his siblings play b a s k e t b a l l, and watching Judge Judy and Barney. Dustin is Dustin J. survived by Hershberger his parents Jacob and Lizzie; a sister, Debra; two brothers, Dakota and Darian; maternal grandmother Priscilla Miller, and paternal grandmother Lydia Hershberger. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Levi Hershberger and paternal grandfather Enos Hershberger. Funeral service was held 2 p.m., on Saturday, February 2 at the Calvary Evangelical Free Church in Spring Grove, with Pastor David Allen officiating. Visitation was from 12:30 - 2 p.m. at the church. Memorials are preferred to the Special Olympics. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel assisted with arrangements.

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9am. FRI., FEBRUARY 15 7:30pm, Pioneer Clara House, Harmony.* 9-11:30am and Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.* 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. SAT., FEBRUARY 16 Jessie St.* 9am-12pm and 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson.* 1-4pm, 525 Washington St. NW.* 9-10:30am, 241 Senior Strength & Balance Class, Line St. S, Wykoff. 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* 10am, Rushford American Legion. Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10am-12pm, First 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, Mabel. Preston. 507-272-3731.*

8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507) 765-2518.*

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10-11am, Scotland Presbyterian Church, Canton. 507-251-0520 for information.* Senior Strength & Balance Class, 1-1:45pm, Coffee Street Fitness Center, Lanesboro. 507-272-3731.* Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Preston.* , 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*

Share your thoughts at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com from 12 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home Continued from Page 8 on Friday. ton County, Minn., to Leo Leave a memory of Delores and Gladys (Gaustad) Rostad. and sign her online guestbook She attended Houston Public at www.hofffuneral.com School. Delores was a member of Immanuel Episcopal Church Susan “Sue” Ommen in Rushford for most of her life, Susan “Sue” Ommen, 69, of where she was also a member Harmony, passed away peaceof the women’s guild. She was fully after a united in marriage with Mil- lengthy batford “Mix” Thompson on Sep- tle with MS tember 2, 1950. Following their on February marriage, Delores and Mix 6, 2019, at lived in Spring Valley, Minn., St. Marys in for seven years and then moved R o c h e s t e r, to Rushford. After Mix died in Minn. the late 1990s, Delores married Sue was Susan “Sue” Kenny Olson. Kenny died in born in Ommen 2012. She worked for 35 years H o p k i n s , at Rush Products in Rushford. Minn., on June 12, 1949, to Delores was an active volunteer Lyle and Helen (Jensen) Wynat Semcac in Rushford from koop. After graduating from 2000 until 2015. Delores was Hopkins High School she went an avid and talented bowler, to Mankato State College and she enjoyed quilting, watching received a four-year degree in local sports teams, and playing elementary education. cards, especially with her fam- While attending college ily. she met the love her life, Lu Delores is survived by three Ommen, and they were marchildren: Sharon (Maynard) ried on October 9, 1971. She Rustad of Rushford, Joan taught elementary for a year (Mike) Contezac of Fern- in Mankato, Minn., until they dale, Wash., and Mark (Sue) ventured out to Denver, Colo., Thompson of West Jefferson, where she taught elementary for N.C.; nine grandchildren: three years. They came back Angela, Chanel, Brandon, Mia, to Mankato and she worked Michael, Jon, Marc, Melissa in early childhood education and Nicholas; ten great-grand- until they moved to Harmony children, a sister-in-law, Lucille in 1977, where they made their Burke; and by many nieces and home and raised their family. nephews. Sue was very involved in her She was preceded in death by community and loved volunher parents, a daughter, Kathy, teering. She loved all types of in infancy; and by her hus- flowers and enjoyed gardening. bands Mix and Kenny. She was one of the co-founders A memorial service for Delo- of the Harmony Garden Club, res was held 1:30 p.m. on Fri- was in book club, volunteered day, February 8, 2019, at Hoff at the Harmony Visitor Center, Funeral and Cremation Service enjoyed being a part of the in Rushford. Visitation was “Golden Happenings,” and was

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active with Fillmore County Special Olympics. She wrote for several area newspapers throughout several years to fulfill her passion for writing. She was very active in her church, church choir and circle. She will be remembered for her loving smile and compassion for everyone. All of her grandchildren held a very special spot in her heart and now she will be their guardian angel. Sue is survived by her husband Lu and faithful companion Gilbert of Harmony, Minn., son Josh Ommen of Apache Junction, Ariz., daughter Gina (Mike) Ommen-Flaby of Harmony, Minn.; her three grandchildren: Natalie, Oliver and Hunter; her children by heart, Ed (Cher) Block of Rowley, Iowa, along with their daughters and grandchildren, and Gisel Velazquez of Colorado Springs, Colo., along with her daughter. She is also survived by three sisters and one brother, several nieces and nephews and lifelong friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother-in-law. Memorial service for Sue will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Greenfield Lutheran church in Harmony, Minn. Visitation will be held two hours before the service on February 13, 2019. Lindstrom Funeral Home is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to Greenfield Lutheran Church, Harmony Community Foundation or Fillmore County Special Olympics. Robert Dale Peterson Robert Dale Peterson passed away on January 29, 2019, after his battle with cancer. He attended the Benson Country School and graduated from L a n e s b or o H i g h School in 1948. Robert is survived by his wife Robert Dale Peterson Lois (Lyngen) and they celebrated 69 years together. They were blessed with three children: Linda (Robert) Hamper, Larry W. (Debbie) Peterson, and Richard D. (best friend Joan) Peterson. They also have four grandchildren: Randi (John) Salter, Mark (Jodi) Donahue, Brian (Maureen) Peterson, and Dean (Jessica) Peterson, as well as six great-grandchildren. Robert also has one brother, Orvey (Darlene) Peterson and one sister, Nancy (Donald) Mickelson and nieces and nephews. Robert lived his entire life in Lanesboro and made a living as a car salesman. He had many fun adventures with friends – RVing, elk hunting in Wyoming, and casinos, just to name a few. There will be no service at this time and a celebration of his life will be held at his home at a later date.

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Fillmore County Sports two free throws with 0:22 left to make it a 55-51 game. Trent Vix’s group prevailed 56-51. Caiden Danielson (16 pts, 6-10 FGs, 3-6 threes), James Hongerholt (14 pts, 6-12 FGs, 13 rebs), Alex Van Gundy (11 pts, 6 rebs, 5 asts, 3 stls), and Schutte (7 pts, 9 rebs) led the victors. Schwichtenberg (14 pts, 4-9 threes, 5 rebs, 5 asts), Johnson (14 pts, 4-10 threes), Higbe-Hurrah (11 pts, 5-7 FGs), and Andrew Luck (8 pts, 7 rebs, 4 asts) led the Burros. Houston was 8 of 15 at the free throw line, Lanesboro 1 of 1. Houston also won the glass (38 to 26) and the offensive glass (16 to 8) for a 15 to 7 second-chance-points discrepancy. Lanesboro falls to 2-8, 6-12.

Falcon Girls End Drought Versus PEM

Houston’s James Hongerholt flips up a bunny over Lanesboro’s Connor Ruen. Hongerholt scored 10 of his 14 points in the second half to help the ‘Canes to a 56-51 win over the Burros. Photo by Paul Trende By Paul Trende After two prime high school sports nights were annulled by snowy and super cold w e a t h e r, g a m e s recommenced. Lanesboro hosted a pair of boys affairs later in the week, with the home Paul Trende c r o w d leaving happy one night, the visitors the second. Chris Hanson’s Burros picked up their best win of the year on Thursday hosting LeRoy-Ostrander (8-8). Lanesboro trailed 12-5 early in the first half, but L-O scored just five points the rest of the stanza. Team orange and black finished on a prolonged 19-5 run for a 24-17 halftime lead. The lead got to 14 in the second half (35-21) and stayed around or better than double-digits the rest of the way. By a final of 63-48, Lanesboro got the victory. For a first time this year, the Burros got four to double figures; Carson Schwichtenberg (13 pts, 4-4 FTs, 5 rebs), 8th grader John Prestemon (careerhigh 12 pts, 4-5 FTs, 5 rebs, 4 asts), Connor Ruen (careerhigh 11 pts, 10 rebs > first double-double), and Greysen

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Higbe-Hurrah (season-high 10 pts, 4-5 FGs, 5 rebs). Riley Olson (19 pts) and Trey Hungerholt (17 pts) scored 36 of L-O’s 48 points. Lanesboro hit 13 of 20 free throws. L-O went 12 of 28. A night later, Houston came to town. The Burros tried to avenge an earlier meeting where the ‘Canes won 93-62. As expected, the re-match was much closer. The Burros used a 2-3-zone defense, and a Higbe-Hurrah scoring spurt (nine straight points), to take the lead in the first half. At intermission, Lanesboro led 33-26. At about the midway part of the second half, each team had a stretch of good offensive basketball. Houston hit six straight shots, while Lanesboro countered the later part of that run with backto-back-to-back threes. The last, a Schwichtenberg trifecta, made it 51-48 Burros (under 7:00 left). But it would be Lanesboro’s last points. They went without a field goal over the last 6-plus minutes (0-6 FGs, six TOs). With it 53-51 ‘Canes (under 1:30), Burro Sawyer Johnson hit a three to seemingly put the home team ahead. The shot was annulled by a Burro foul under the basket. On Lanesboro subsequent possession (same score), Johnson had another open look but it didn’t fall. Houston’s Mikkel Schutte, who had a career-high 41 points the first meeting, hit

Plainview-Elgin-Millville is one of the TRC’s largest school districts. It also had one of the league’s top girls basketball programs over a six-year span from the 2012-2013 season through last year. Resultantly, the Bulldogs have owned Fillmore Central on the hardcourt, winning ten straight from 2010-2018, average margin of victory 32 points. But amidst all the high school sports variables, the stars sometimes align. The 2018-2019 Falcons are a solid club and PEM is maybe just short of that. Resultantly, Levi Olstad’s Falcons picked up their first victory versus the Bulldogs since the Connor Nagle bunch in 2010-2011. The final was 60-54. Junior forward Kandace Sikkink (24 pts, 9-16 FGs, 6-9 FTs, 13 rebs, 4 stls) led the way with her seventh double-double. Paige Donlinger (11 pts, 7-11 FTs), Madison Scheevel (11 pts, 3-7 threes), and Kassidy Broadwater (4 pts, 7 rebs, 5 asts, 3 stls) helped. FC hit 16 of 32 free throws, running their record (unofficially) to 8-0 when an opponent fouls out (a pair of Bulldogs sat per fouls). With the win, FC (8-5, 13-7) improves to their solid season.

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Houston’s girls beat Lanesboro 68-22 to run their win streak to three. The duo of Emma Geiwitz (30 pts) and Alyssa Rostad (23 pts) were at it again, racking up 53 combined points. It’s the third time they’ve combined for 50-plus in a game this year. Dale Moga’s Hurricanes (7-2, 10-9) lead the SEC-East over Kingsland (6-3, 11-7). Josh Peters had 27 points, but FC’s boys came up three points short of their first victory in a 61-59 loss to Cotter. James Hongerholt had 21 (pts) and 10 (rebs), his second double-double in two nights, but Houston’s boys (3-7, 8-10) fell to Schaeffer on a late threepoint shot. Chatfield wrestling beat FCLMC to improve to 5-1 versus TRC foes, 7-6 over-

all. Journal covered wrestlers ranked in state include Seth Goetzinger (#4 at 126) and Nathan Goldsmith (#6 at 145) of Chatfield, Ross Herber (#6 at 113), Carter Jonsgaard (#4 at 120), Dominic Jenkins (#7 at 145), and Noah Herber (#6 at 182) of LARP.

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Chatfield 49, PEM 65 (C: Reid Johnson 16 pts (6-11 FGs); Josef Fahrenholtz 16 pts, 8 rebs, 4 stls; David Castleberg 10 pts. Gophers: 3-7, 7-9) Cotter 61, FC 59 (FC: J. Peters 27 pts (4-13 threes), 8 rebs; Zach Haugerud 10 pts; Brock Walsh 9 pts (4-5 FGs), 8 rebs. Looking for first win, Falcons were tied late but Ramblers got ‘W’) Z-M 75, Kingsland 59 (K: W. Pruter 23 pts (3-12 threes, 4-5 FTs), 5 rebs; Zach Hauser 15 pts (5-10 FTs, 3-6 threes), 7 rebs; Reid Kruegel 8 pts, 5 rebs, 4 stls. Pruter scored his 1,000th point with his 13th 20-point game. Knights: 11-42 threes. Kingsland: 6-3, 9-9. John Fenske’s group resides in second place in SECEast behind SG (11-0, 13-2)) FC 45, PEM 86 (FC: Z. Haugerud career-high 14 pts (5-10 FGs), 5 rebs. Falcons: 0-11, 0-18) La Crescent 72, R-P 62 (RP: Justin Ruberg 18 pts (5-6 FTs, 6-11 FGs); Luke O’Hare 12 pts, 9 rebs; Landon Skalet 12 pts (3-6 threes), 4 asts; Kobe Lind 10 pts. Trojans went 10 of 13 FTs, upping three-game total to 53 of 60 (88%). Trojans: 6-4, 12-6) M-C 31, #8 in A SG 63 (M-C: Dylan Loppnow 8 pts (4-6 FGs), 6 rebs; Drew Wyffels 7 pts, 6 rebs, 4 asts, 4 stls. It was Loppnow’s first single-digit effort of the year. He had hit double

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figures in his other 16 games (16.9 PPG). M-C: 2-6, 6-11) Houston 59, Schaeffer Academy 62 (H: J. Hongerholt 21 pts (7-12 FTs), 10 rebs; A. Van Gundy 16 pts, 5 rebs, 5 stls; M. Schutte 9 pts, 7 rebs, 6 asts. Lion Luke Bothun hit the game-winning three-pointer with 0:03 left)

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FC 52, Cotter 84 (FC: Emma Breitsprecher 15 pts, 11 rebs; P. Donlinger 14 pts; K, Sikkink 11 pts, 8 rebs) Lanesboro 22, Houston 68 (H: E. Geiwitz 30 pts (14-22 FGs), 5 stls; A. Rostad 23 pts (10-17 FGs, 3-4 threes), 8 rebs, 4 asts, 7 stls. L: Alida Berg 8 pts) PEM 49, Chatfield 44 (C: Alanna Goetzinger 10 pts, 12 rebs; Tessa McMahon 11 pts;. TOs: C 22, PEM 12) SG 51, M-C 37 (M-C: Lauren Wyffels 14 pts, 10 rebs; Maddy Michels 13 pts, 6 rebs. FTs: SG 21 of 31, M-C 6 of 9) L-O 58, M-C 42 (M-C: L. Wyffels career-high 16 pts (7-11 FGs); Payton Danielson 9 pts, 7 rebs) Lanesboro 50, Schaeffer Academy 56 in OT (L: Emily Snyder 13 pts, 15 rebs; Sophia Simes career-high 13 pts; Brielle Ruen career-high-tying 10 pts. Burros: 2-10, 3-17) R-P 37, La Crescent 54 (RP: Megan Oian 12 pts (6-9 FGs), 5 rebs, 4 stls; Abbey Hoegh 12 pts. Trojans: 1-11, 4-15) Chatfield 35, Stewartville 85 (C: A. Goetzinger 10 pts, 5 rebs. Gophers: 3-9, 4-16) M-C 41, La Crescent 57 (M-C: Kenidi McCabe seasonhigh-tying 13 pts; P. Danielson 11 pts, 8 rebs, 4 asts, 5 stls; L. Wyffels 10 pts. Cougs: 3-7, 5-16) See SPORTS Page 11 ➤

WYATT PRUTER Kingsland Basketball

In a loss to Z-M, Kingsland’s Wyatt Pruter scored 23 points to put him over 1,000 for his career. The 6’1” senior G sped to the milestone, averaging 7.0 PPG (sophomore), 15.1 PPG (junior) and 21.8 PPG (senior) the last three years. The last two years (46 games), he’s hit double digits 41 times. The five games he didn’t - 8 or 9 points with a 3-point game because of injury. Photo by Paul Trende, Fillmore County Journal

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Class A Lean and Mean Chatfield 63, FCLMC 12 (Gophers took 113, 160, 170, 182, & 195 by forfeit. FCLMC took 285 by forfeit. Seth Goetzinger (126), Cody Guenther (138), Chase Ketterhagen (145), Nathan Goldsmith (152), and A.J. Karver (220) had pins while Tate Karver (132 > 5-4) won by decision for Chatfield. Bradon Knutson (106 > 9-2) and Cale Anderson (120 > 8-3) won by decision for Wolves. Gophers: 5-1 vs TRC, 7-6 overall) FCLMC 0, D-E 72 (Wolves

forfeited 106, 152, 160, 170, 182, & 195); FCLMC 27, La Crescent 38 (Wolves won 126, 132, 138, & 285 by forfeit. Lancers took 160, 170, & 182 by forfeit, with a double forfeit at 106. Cal. Anderson (120 > 2-1) won by decision for FCLMC. Wolves: 0-10 vs TRC, 0-15 overall) LARP 30, Class A Lean and Mean GMLOS 48 (Bulldogs won eight of first ten weights to lead 42-12. LARP took 145, 195, and 220 by forfeit. C. Jonsgaard (126) and Ethan Sense (182) won by pin); LARP 31, PEM 43 (On the strength of wins at 132, 138, 145, and 152, Bulldogs took a 25-13 lead. Screaming Eagles then won 160, 170, and 182 to lead 31-25. LARP forfeited 195

and 220, lost 285 by fall. C. Jonsgaard (126), Jacob Meyer (160), E. Sense (170), and N. Herber (182) won by pin, Jordan Zibrowski (106 > 9-1) by MD, Tyler Kreidermacher (113 > 6-5) by decision. S-Eagles: 3-5 vs TRC, 7-15 overall) JWP “Mike Fasnacht” Memorial Tourney (Chatfield took fifth of 10 teams. A.J. Karver (220 > W Pin, W Pin, W 13-0 MD, L Pin) took second. C. Bartels (113 > W Pin, L 19-4 TF, W Pin, W 13-8 D), S. Goetzinger (126 > W Pin, L 5-1 D, W 20-3 TF, W Pin), and Jacob Stephas (160 > W Pin, L Pin, W Pin, W 6-4 D) took third. N. Goldsmith (152 > went 2-2) and Davonate Goldsmith (170 > went 2-2) took fourth)

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let him know that they were still married. The wedding took place that Friday, April 5, 1968, at Bill’s parents’ mobile home. It was small, with just one attendant for each plus both sets of parents. Bill’s parents didn’t have much to say about the wedding. “I don’t think they even had time to think about it,” Bill commented. The wedding outfits were practical, with Bill and his best man both wearing black suits, and Sue and her maid of honor wearing dark blue dresses. “We looked more like we had just come from a funeral than we had just attended a wedding,” Sue said. After the wedding, Sue’s parents treated everyone to dinner at a local restaurant. The newlyweds moved into a rented house in Spring Valley which they furnished with used furniture. Over the next 45-plus years of their marriage, they moved around frequently within the southeast Minnesota area, and even spent some time living in Arizona. They have now settled in Harmony and have lived there for the past nine years. “We’ve nested here,” Sue said. No matter where they were, they’ve always spent a lot of their time together. During their time in Arizona, Bill once went on a three-day fishing trip with some of their nephews, leaving Sue home alone. “I just wandered around like a little lost soul,” Sue laughed. “We just get along fantastic. We do everything together,” Sue said. “I don’t know what I’d do if I didn’t have him around.” Bill agreed with matching sentiments. In nearly 51 years of marriage, they estimate that they’ve had less than five real arguments. “We just don’t argue. We get along well,” Bill said. Thanks to appendicitis at the age of 12 that was misdiagnosed as the flu, Sue was unable to have children. While that has been the hardest challenge of their marriage, Bill and Sue have made the best of it. They have always taken great

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pride in the dogs they’ve owned throughout their marriage who have given them an outlet for their nurturing spirits. Currently, Tuffy and Precious keep them on their toes. In addition to their dogs, Bill and Sue have also been blessed to be able to take two boys under their wing. Derek was only 11 when his father passed away, and his mom was looking for someone to be a big brother figure to him when a co-worker who knew the Larks suggested Bill. Bill took Derek fishing and hunting on weekends, and he also spent a lot of time with both Bill and Sue. “We told Derek that most little boys are lucky enough to get a dog,” Sue said. “Our dog was lucky enough to get a little boy.” A little boy who lived across the street from the Larks in Stewartville also caught their eye. Two-year-old Ben would sit outside on his front step all day every Saturday, and Sue finally told Bill to go over and ask him what he was doing. When the little boy told them that he was waiting for his daddy to come take him fishing, the Larks stepped up and took him fishing instead. “We put our arm around him and brought him into the Lark clan,” Sue said. Derek and Ben may be grown up now with families of their own, but they still stay in touch with the Larks and consider them to be bonus grandparents to their own children. “We weren’t the parents, but we’re sure proud of the turn-out,” Sue smiled. “For them to take the time to stop in and see the old folks, that’s pretty good. It’s an honor for Bill and I.” In between visits from their “grandchildren,” Bill and Sue enjoy spoiling the kids at the church they attend. As they approach their 51st anniversary, Bill and Sue are clear about where the credit for their marriage goes. “God’s always been in our marriage, and I think that’s why we get along so good,” Sue said, as Bill nodded. “Whatever comes up as a trial in our life, we let God handle it for us. If you have the Lord in your life, you have a peace and a calm.”

Preston considers 2019 street work By Karen Reisner At the February 4 Preston City Council meeting, public works director Jim Bakken presented a list of possible street projects for 2019. The budget for street work this year is limited to about $326,000. Mill and overlay of Chatfield Ave. is at the top of the list to extend its life. Others listed included portions of Park Lane, Cottage Grove Ave., Washington St., and the fire hall parking lot. There seemed to be agreement that these improvements are needed. A motion was approved to get quotes limiting

spending to this year’s budget. Preston Oil Products cleanup City Administrator Joe Hoffman explained the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency does not currently list the POP site as contaminated, so it is not eligible for clean-up funding at this time. The tanks will need to be removed; part of that process is taking/testing soil samples. The process must be supervised by a certified/licensed petroleum company. If contamination is found, the MPCA must be notified. Once the site is declared to be contaminated, See PRESTON Page 16 ➤

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it will be eligible for Petrofund money which will pay 90% of the clean-up expense. Three options were presented to deal with the blighted/ tax forfeited property, which included doing nothing, letting the site be cleaned up in tax forfeiture, or letting the county declare the site as blighted and allowing the city to acquire it for $1. Hoffman suggested the least risk option is the second option, site cleaned up in tax forfeiture. This would require the use of some local funds. The city may pay about $6,000 to remove tanks from a property it doesn’t

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own. In this case clean-up will be paid 100% by the state. It could take two to three years. Eventually, it could be sold as clean by the county. If the city acquires the tax forfeited property for $1 because it is declared blighted. It would cost the city the $6,000 to remove the tanks and 10% of any clean-up expenses. Once it is declared clean, the city would be free to sell it. Councilman David Collett asked how much it will cost to tear down and remove the building. Hoffman noted in the second option the city would not be obligated to tear the building down. Councilwoman Holly Zuck suggested the second option could set a precedent for other like properties to get cleaned up. It was decided to discuss this further at the upcoming EDA meeting. A motion was approved to propose option 2 to the EDA for their discussion. Collett voted no. The issue will likely again be presented at the next council meeting. If a proposal is presented and the city council approves the proposal, the county will also have to

approve the proposal. Other business in brief Keene as fire chief and Ramon Hernandez as assistant fire chief was approved as recommended by the fire department. recommended by Ambulance Director Ryan Throckmorton. and received approval for Pres-

The markets will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the old city banners are 15 years old and in need of replacement. The goal of the banners is to welcome people to Pressmaller banners for in town and five larger banners to be placed along Highway 52. The Preston Community Fund will donate $3,000 and the fire department will donate $500. The total cost for the banners is $5,198. The council approved paying the balance of $1,698 to participate in the project.

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again approved to the post prom committee. This donation has been made in each of the last 10 years. pleted a survey of the proposed veterans home site. The city’s option to purchase the property expires at the end of February. A motion was approved authorizing staff to extend the option in the purchase agreement for an additional 30 days. excessive noise from multiple generators. An option to solve the noise problem is to ask the county to allow the city to add outlets on the north side of the courthouse, attaching to the courthouse service. The estimated cost is $9,000. contribute $1,000. The council approved up to $4,000 from the city to establish the electrical outlets. There will be a request for the city’s utility to also contribute at least $4,000. and Becky Koch/Branding Iron was approved pending a background check.

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No chickens; Fountain makes final call By Kirsten Zoellner After nearly a year of back and forth discussion, the City of Fountain has maintained its stance that the keeping of chickens within city limits will be prohibited. The decision was noted at the brief Wednesday, February 6 council meeting. The issue was first raised in May of 2018 when resident Emily Root and her family requested to keep 10 laying hens on their large city lot. At the time, city ordinances prohibited the keeping of farm-type animals. Root sought permission to construct a 10x15-foot greenhouse with attached coop on the north wall of a privacy fence on the property. Root indicated she’d discussed the matter with nearby residents and had been met with no objections. From the get-go, the city council, including then-Mayor Richard Kujath and Councilor Brian Ostby, expressed concern over the allowance of chickens in the city of 400 snowballing into others wanting to keep

other animal types and possible animal control issues. However, there were no immediate concerns noted over Root’s plans. In June the council indicated it would not change the ordinance, despite a grassroots effort to develop a chicken-only ordinance and suggestions of permitting, fines, and monitoring. Root and several other residents presented a petition of 21 of 28 canvassed households to the council in July. At that meeting, the council unanimously approved a motion to hold a public meeting on the issue. No official date was set for the public meeting. By the August meeting, the council voted to rescind that motion, to hold a public meeting, noting that it assumed a Conditional Use Permit would be sought and the meeting was for the purposes of discussing the permit issuance and not for general information. It was also at that meeting when the council voted to place the issue on the ballot, indicating it would ask

whether or not the city should consider moving forward with amendments to current ordinances or creation of a specific chicken ordinance. The council opted to take steps to put the chicken ordinance question on the November ballot as a way of garnering public input. Just a month later, however, the city learned it was unable to include the question on the ballot due to state statute and the issue was once again sent back to planning and zoning. “There’s a lot of different ordinances in other towns around. I think we need to take it back to the zoning board and let us look at it to come up with a plan to see if it’s worth coming up with a new ordinance, amending it, or sticking with the one we have,” said Councilor Jim Schott at the September 5 meeting. “We will bring it back to the city council next month and we’ll be done with it.” See CHICKENS Page 22 ➤

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The Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man who died on January 30, 2019, in his rural Chatfield home. Gregory Scott Davis, 49, of 32573 Ninebark Road, died of homicide due to multiple gunshot wounds. No persons have been arrested related to this incident and investigators believe that there is no danger to the public.

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: If I sell my vehicle to a private party, what do you recommend I do to protect myself in the event the new owner gets Sgt. Troy H. into a crash Christianson or is arrested prior to them transferring the title into their name? Answer: If the vehicle you sold is involved in a hit and run or pursuit and the driver flees the scene, law enforcement will contact the registered owner in an attempt to locate the driver. The steps below will help protect you as the seller or buyer of a vehicle from a private party. When you sell a vehicle, you (owner/seller) are responsible for filing the “Notice of Sale” within 10 days of the sale. This is located in the lower portion of the Certificate of Title. Doing this in a timely manner protects you and helps law enforcement to have access to the most current registered owner information. It is also helpful to create a receipt that contains the buyer’s contact information and date of sale. This will serve as proof of when you sold the vehicle and to whom. When purchasing a vehicle

Deputies responded to a 911 call for medical assistance for an unresponsive male at the residence at 7:23 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30. Minnesota statutes prohibit additional details about the incident from being released. The investigation by the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is ongoing.

Fillmore County District Court On January 28, Courtney Marie Henson, 29, of Bloomington, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Henson is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about January 25, a sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to Shooter’s Bar in Wykoff in regards to a patron allegedly behaving oddly and appearing to be on some kind of drug. Given the defendant

was on probation in Hennepin County for felony drug arrest, a urine test was requested. The defendant was transported to Fillmore County Jail for said test. Upon search, a crystal substance (one gram of methamphetamine) was allegedly found. Henson’s urinalysis also allegedly tested positive for methamphetamine. The defendant has the one prior 5th Degree Controlled Substance conviction and a second pending 5th Degree Controlled Substance charge.

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Councilor Chad Wangen suggested the city replace the park lights as well, later this spring. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Wednesday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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No further discussion was made known from that time until now. Planning and Zoning met January 29 and discussed the matter, eventually recommending the city uphold the ordinance. “It came down to staying with ordinance in place. That way there’s no favoritism for those wanting any other farm animals. It’s in fairness for everyone in the city,” said new Mayor Jim Schott. “It’s up to the council if they want to pursue the ordinance further or put this thing to rest.” The council, including new councilors Terry Hanson and Ron Reisner, approved the decision unanimously. In other news, the city has contracted with Fred Suhler to serve as civil attorney and Brett Corson to serve as prosecuting attorney. Suhler was the only to apply for the position, while both Corson and Lee Novotny sent proposals for prosecuting attorney. Corson’s proposal came in significantly lower. Replacement of lighting to LED continues. Some were reordered after an issue, while additional overhead floodlights were ordered for the fire hall.

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The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. from a private party it is important that the vehicle title is transferred as soon as possible. Minnesota state law says that you have to transfer the vehicle’s title within 10 days of the date of sale, other than a sale by or to a licensed motor vehicle dealer. New residents have a 60-day grace period in which to register their cars, passenger vans, 3/4 ton or less pickups, motorcycles, utility trailers, or house trailers as long as the displayed license plates are current. If your registration expires before the 60-day grace period is up, you must obtain Minnesota registration at the time of expiration.

For additional information visit: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/forms-documents/documents/buyingorsellingmotorvehicle_just_the_facts.pdf You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and always drive sober. Help us drive Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901-5848. Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us.

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Whether you have a backyard plot or acres of land, the Homesteading Weekend Workshop at Eagle Bluff will help you create an outdoors environment you can be proud of for years to come. This series of classes in Beekeeping, Apple Grafting, Shiitake Mushroom Cultivation and Organic Gardening will be offered for the first time on Saturday and Sunday, March 9 and 10. The Homesteading Weekend Workshop is one of many programs the Eagle Bluff Skills School is offering in Outdoor Education for Adults in 2019. It features experienced teachers in their craft. Beekeeping: Chris Shad and John Shonyo of the Bee Shed are local beekeepers in southeast Minnesota. Learn the basics of how to start your own bee colony and the techniques in how to maintain a healthy colony. Fruit Tree Grafting: Dan Bussey is the former orchard manager at Seed Savers Exchange and the author of The Illustrated History of Apples in the United States and Canada. He has taught hundreds of students the art of apple grafting. Learn how to graft your own fruit trees and how to care for your orchard from planting till harvest. Each student will leave with two grafted apple trees. Beginning Organic Gardening: Sarah Hanson maintains a holistic farming operation on 13 acres of land in rural Minnesota. Designed for the beginner, students will learn how to plan their garden and the types of organic inputs necessary for a production garden. Shiitake Mushroom Cultivation: Joe Deden, former director of Eagle Bluff, has been cultivating shiitake mushrooms for nearly 40 years. This class teaches you about log selection, spawn application, and use of equipment. Each student will go home with an inoculated log. Classes are arranged so that they can be taken individually or as an entire package. For more information and to register, go to www.eagle-bluffskills-school.org or call (507) 467-2437. The Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center’s Skills School is an outdoor education program designed to give adults life-long learning opportunities that lead to a deeper understanding of the world around them. Get a head start this spring by learning skills that connect you to the earth and like minded individuals.

By Kirsten Zoellner The Tuesday, February 5 Rushford Village Council meeting was brief, but the council in attendance hit at a number of minor items as well as several issues brought on by the recent weather. Mayor Gordon Johnson and Councilor Chad Rasmussen were absent. Acting Mayor Dennis Overland conducted the meeting. The recent thaw of snow in city culverts in south Rushford saw a significant amount of water backing up along Sherwood and Goodrich Streets. The water was largely stopped by a State Highway 43 culvert, owned and maintained by the state, that was plugged. According to Councilor Rich Smith, who lives in the area, one property, with a newly constructed garage, was unable to utilize the garage due to it being surrounded by water. “The water is just sitting there, backed up in yards,” added Smith. “There’s that much water running back there.” Public Works Supervisor Travis Scheck dug out the state’s culvert to allow the water to begin flowing. “There’s so much snow in the culvert that I had to dig it out.” “That’s mother nature,” quipped Councilor Mike Ebner. In other public works issues, the council has given approval for the hiring of Curt Paulson as additional plowing help. Paulson has a CDL, but has not gone through pre-employment protocol such as a physical and drug screening. Scheck maintained that he wouldn’t need to if he didn’t operate the “big truck.” City Clerk Mary Miner suggested Paulson go through the protocols, due to already having a CDL for the rig, if needed, in case the need for a backup driver arises. “If you need the big truck tomorrow, he either should go for it or not,” said Miner. “If he

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2019 TEACHER OF THE YEAR? Teachers have a very challenging and important job, shaping the minds of our future generations. Teacher Appreciation Day is May 7, 2019, and our team at the Fillmore County Journal will be working with all of the school districts in Fillmore County to recognize all teachers for their service. The Fillmore County Journal will be recognizing one special educator in Fillmore County who has gone above and beyond the call of duty, engaged students with innovative teaching methods, and helped students achieve a high level of academic success. To nominate a teacher, please fill out the for m below. All nominations are due at the Fillmore County Jour nal office, 136 St. Anthony Street S, P.O. Box 496, Preston, Minn. 55965 by noon on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Please be sure to include as many details as possible with your nomination, and feel free to include additional documents if you need more space to express support for your nominee. Call 507-765-2151 with questions regarding nominations. The Teacher of the Year will be recognized in the May 6, 2019 issue of the Fillmore County Journal, following an award presentation sponsored by Drury's Furniture Store, Har mony Foods, Preston Foods, Rushford Foods, and Ody’s Country Meats & Catering.

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County approves updated job descriptions and classification chart By Karen Reisner At the February 5 county board meeting, Tessia Melvin, David Drown Associates Company management consultant, reviewed the months long process and results of the county’s compensation and classification study project. The focus of the study was to evaluate job descriptions and assign compensation classifications. The process included reviewing job descriptions and assigning classifications, allowing for an appeal process of job descriptions and classifications by employees/department heads. Sixty-eight job descriptions have been updated. Thirteen appeals were filed and reviewed by the personnel committee. The final recommendations are being presented to the board this day for their consideration. Five of the appeals did not result in a change of classification. Eight classifications warranted classification changes due to duties, a need to do problem solving, or education. Commissioner Mitch Lentz commented that it was a good process because the positions were looked at in a context of what the county needs and not in regard to the person that is currently in a position. Changes in eight job classifications resulting from the appeals were approved. The classification chart was approved. The updated job descriptions were approved. Restructuring Brian Hoff was hired as the Land Records Director effective February 6. Approval was given to advertise for a replacement property appraiser. The personnel committee recommended moving payroll and audit functions from the auditor/treasurer office to the coordinator’s office. A recommendation was made to have an account tech lead supervised

by the coordinator. The responsibilities will include the creation and management of a new county intranet and website, assistance in budget preparation, assistance with courthouse security badges and cameras, and assistance with IS communications and projects. Three account techs (one being lead) will be supervised by the auditor/treasurer. One less account tech will work in land records. The transition of functions and staffing level changes recommended by the personnel committee were approved. The resignation of Lori Affeldt accepted at the January 22 meeting was rescinded. She will serve as the account tech lead in the coordinator’s office. The transfer of Karla Franzen, account tech, from land records to auditor/treasurer was approved effective immediately. Other Business in Brief congratulated and thanked county attorney Brett Corson on his years of military service. He has retired from the army reserves after 30 years of service. Center Credit and Operating Policy was approved. requested approval to purchase a 2019 Mack tandem truck for $100,573 including trade of the 2007 Freightliner and the purchase of body, hoist, plow and other equipment from Universal Truck Equipment for $121,225. The purchases at the state bid were approved as presented. A resolution was approved to apply for a grant to resurface CSAH 30 through the Local Road Improvement Program. The road provides access to Niagara Cave. CSAH 30 is not on the current five-year plan for construction due to limited there currently is no money in

this account, but resolutions like this will help designate a need to fund the program. Approval was given to advertise for a bridge replacement on CSAH 4 west of Washington. recommended approval of the lower of two bids to replace two overhead garage doors. The low bid of $2,270 submitted by Openers was approved. Erickson requested approval of a contract with Dr. Stephanie Jakim to provide her services as a medical consultant. The contract was approved at no cost to the county or the Community Health Board. Jakim provides the service with no fee. Kevin Olson received approval of a service agreement with

Mary Klinghaven for consultation and claims training for social services information system health care claims. The cost is not to exceed $4,300. Olson expects to make that amount in the first year with increased revenue, as a result of the training. Cristal Adkins requested and received approval to close out grants of $2,692, $18,600, and $3,000 were expended in the administration of the county’s ordinances. Jones reviewed the county’s updated fee schedule. She explained some fees are not new but were not included on the schedule in previous years. There were some additions and changes. The fee schedule will be reviewed on a yearly basis. A

motion to update the fee schedule was approved. There was a lengthy discussion of a proposed amended Fillmore County Abatement Policy which was being updated to reflect state statutes that were changed in 2017. Attorney Corson and Bakke compared language of the proposed updates and modifications with the current policy. Corson and appropriate department heads will look at the revisions and bring the amended policy back to the board for its consideration at a future meeting. directed Coordinator Vickerman to send a letter to cities, townships, and school districts describing old office supplies and furnishings that are available and no longer of use to the county.

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NURSING CARE

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FOR SALE

WANTED

FOR RENT

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

WANTED: CARS, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Printed with Soy ink Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfn-o

FOR RENT: 123.5 acres tillable cropland, Amherst Township, Section 16-102-9, County 21, 7 miles north of Canton. Best offer received by March 1. Gary Wangen 507-450-8743. r4,11,18-o

OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, include standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn-x

207 ST. ANTHONY AVE. S, PRESTON. 2 BEDROOM. Central air, stove, refrigerator, washer and dryer hookups, off-street parking. Handicap accessible. No smoking or pets. 1 year lease & damage deposit. 507-467-2941. r21TFN-o

Trailer Sales: CM stock trailers 14’X6’X6’6” $5,099.00 & 16’X6’X6’6” $5,299.00 & Free 8 ply spare; 15 models of DUMP trailers; 6’X12’ Cargo V-nose, ramp door $3,149.00; 14,000lb. skidloader trailers include free spare; Steel & Aluminum single axle utility trailers; 150 trailers IN-stock. www. FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com for information & PRICES; 515-972-4554 (MCN)

MOTORCYCLES WANTED! PRINTED WITH SOY INK Japanese bikes and British bikes. Street bikes and dirt bikes. NO Harleys, scooters, mopeds. Cash to you! Trailer Callpaper today: Printedpickup. on recycled 612/720-2142 (MCAN)

SCENIC VIEW TOWNHOMES

We currently have openings in both our buildings

FOR SALE

The properties and parcels are comprised of the following: • Parcel “A”, PID# 10.0153.010: Section 20, Township 102 North, Range 9 West. 27.02 acres m/l, with 14 acres m/l tillable. Productivity Index 71.1. Older home with 120 x 50 pole shed. • Parcel “B”, PID#s 10.0089.000 and 10.0080.000: Sections 11 and 12, Township 102 North, Range 9 West. 86.20 acres m/l, with 78.96 acres m/l tillable. Productivity Index of 87.6. • Parcel “C”, PID# 10.0140.010, 10.0146.000, 10.0153.000, 10.0129.000, 10.0124.000: Sections 17, 19 and 20, Township 102 North, Range 9 West. 282.98 acres m/l, with 201.37 acres m/l tillable. Productivity Index 87.1. • Parcel “D”, PID# 10.0154.010: Section 20, Township 102 North, Range 9 West. 74.32 acres m/l, with 62.04 acres m/l tillable. Productivity Index of 86.7. • Parcel “E”, PID# 18.0174.020: Section 24, Township 103 North, Range 10 West. 4.32 acre m/l grain storage and drying facilities along with scale and scale house. Located on State Highway 16, ½ mile from Lanesboro, Minnesota. A packet of information concerning the property can be obtained by contacting Michael A. Murphy, Murphy Law Office, 110 E. Main Street, Caledonia, MN, or (507) 725-3361 or by email ginarhm@acegroup.cc. The property is offered for sale as separate parcels or as a whole as identified in the packet. Sealed bids will be received at Murphy Law Office, 110 East Main, Caledonia, MN 55921 until Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. Bid forms are included in the packet. Bids shall be made in writing, enclosed in a sealed envelope and plainly marked “Fillmore County Property Sale” on the exterior. The bid shall contain the name, address, phone number, email address, parcel number and bid amount. Each original bid shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check payable to Murphy Law Office Trust Account for 5% of the bid as earnest money deposit. SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS AND TO NEGOTIATE WITH BIDDERS, AND FURTHER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONDUCT A BID-OFF BETWEEN THE TOP FOUR (4) BIDDERS. If Seller exercises their right to conduct a bid-off, the bid-off shall occur on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at Murphy Law Office. Seller reserves the right to conduct the bid-off according to Seller’s discretion, including the right to conduct a confidential bid-off in person or by telephone. The successful bidders will be required to enter into a Standard Minnesota Purchase Agreement. The Purchaser will pay the real estate taxes due and payable in 2019. The premises are being sold “AS IS.” If you have any questions regarding the property, please contact Mitch Luttchens at (507) 495-3321. If you should have any questions regarding the bid procedure, please contact Michael A. Murphy, Murphy Law Office, 110 East Main Street, Caledonia, MN 55921 (507) 725-3361 or via email ginarhm@acegroup.cc.

$189,900 513 TWIFORD ST SW, CHATFIELD #5145416 • 3 Bedrooms • 2 Bath • 1 ½ lots (0.26 acres) • 2 Car garage + 1 Car garage • Updated kitchen • Main floor laundry • Replacement windows • 9’ Ceilings • Built-ins • New carpet • Steel siding • Convenient location • Move-in condition INCREDIBLE HILLTOP SETTING WITH GORGEOUS VIEWS

REAL ESTATE

Assisted Living Apartments *Spacious Private Apartments with individual climate control *Private bath with walk-in showers & grab bars *Elegant Dining Room *24/7 personal care staff on duty

NOW LEASING

• 2 Bedroom Townhouse • Rush Creek • Rushford, MN • Rent $730

Approximately 470 acres m/l of farm real estate located in Amherst Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota, along with grain storage and drying facilities near Lanesboro, Minnesota will be sold on bids.

1,056 SQ. FT. OF GARAGE SPACE NEW LISTING

Chosen Valley Assisted Living & Independent Living Apartments 1260 Winona St. • Chatfield, MN • 507-867-3416 don@chosenvalleyseniorliving.com

Income restrictions apply.

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FARM LAND FOR SALE BY SEALED BID AUCTION

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- Includes water, sewer, and trash

Independent Living Apartments *Spacious One or Two Bedroom Apartments *Priority Admission to Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing Facility *Emergency Call Cord System *Reserved Parking Spaces *Full Kitchen & Bathroom

No Section 8 Vouchers 507-923-7772

GARAGE SALES PRESTON GOLF COURSE. Fri., Feb. 22 12-6pm. Sat., Feb. 23 8-12 pm. Boys NB-5T, Pack ‘n Play, John Deere, Vtech Cars, Little People, Legos, Breadmaker, End tables, Griddle, Kid Bike Helmets, Snow pants, Primitive Decor, Diapers, Changing Pad, Mens XXL & Women’s 2-6 (BKLE, Gap, NY&CO, Limited) $2, Dept. 56 North Pole, Pampered Chef, Tupperware. g11,18-o

Chosen Valley Care Center, InC. A Senior Living Community

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LOST/FOUND LOST DOG Jake. Plott hound, neutered male. 85 pounds, brindle colored. Wearing an orange hunting collar and black trainer collar. Very friendly. HWY 250 Lanesboro MN. Please call 507.421.7086 (reward offered) L11-o

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

AMAZING ACREAGE 1 MILE TO TOWN

82 ACRES ON THE ROOT RIVER

CUSTOM HOME WITH QUALITY FINISHES!

6.62 ACRES

$409,900 10735 COUNTY ROAD 136 SE, CHATFIELD #5033583 • 4 Bedrooms • 2 baths • 3 Car garage • Steel siding • Remodeled Kitchen • Custom cabinets, Backsplash • Granite tops • Hardwood floors • Wrap around porch • 2013 Pole shed (48’x80’) • Barn w/metal exterior • 2.5 acres pasture with shed/corral • New roof & septic

$599,999 12716 COUNTY RD 138 SE, CHATFIELD #5033736

• 3 Plus bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage • Built 1990 • 2,143 sq. ft. on one floor • No steps • Handicap Accessible • 26’ x 27’ Workshop • 54’ x 54’ Barn/Shed with box/tie stalls • 36 tillable acres • Excellent hunting with +/- 20 wooded acres • Awesome horse setup • +/- 1620 ft North Branch Root River

• 6 Bedrooms • 4 Baths • 3 Car garage • 4,680 sq. ft. • In-floor heat on both levels • Custom woodwork • 3’ doors • Hardwood & ceramic tile floors • Walkout • Additional living quarters in lower level • Open layout • View • Sunroom • 40 tillable acres • Pole Shed BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED 1878 QUEEN ANNE

1925 CHARMER

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY!

80 ACRES $899,900 12738 MILL CREEK RD SE, CHATFIELD #5034287

127 ACRES

REDUCED 200K

$999,998 12089 SPRING ROAD SE, CHATFIELD #5034315

$139,900

$124,900 100 GOLD ST N, WYKOFF

#5029249

• Totally renovated building • Commercial kitchen • 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Custom Walkout Ranch • 2004 • Pizza ovens • 3 Baths • 2 Dining areas • Finished LL • Both floors have in-floor heat • Handicap accessible • Operating as Bank Gift Haus & Margaret’s Tea Room • Ceramic tile throughout • Granite tops • Fireplace • Professional rental office with separate access • Barn/Machine shed (40’x96’) 3 Box stalls • 5 double tie stalls • 60 acres tillable • 55 acres pasture • 8 acres woods, Balance yard

LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE PRESTON- FOUNTAIN TOWNSHIP – 5 acre wooded building sites located just off the blacktop on County Road 117. Good access and excellent hunting. #5032718 $59,900 $49,900 FOUNTAIN – CARROLTON TOWNSHIP – 8.5 acre building site with a couple acres of tillable located off the county road high on the hill overlooking the valley. #5032126 $85,000 LANESBORO – 20 acre building site (5 tillable, balance woods) adjacent to state land. Blacktop road, great views, good access, new driveway, trails and tons of wildlife. #5032444 $149,900

309 FREEMAN ST NW, PRESTON

LANESBORO – CARROLTON TOWNSHIP – 12 acres of woods with approximately 400’ of creek frontage and adjoins State land. Ideal for hunting, recreation or weekend getaway. Additional land available for building site. #5032070 $49,900 LANESBORO – New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $79,900 ST. CHARLES - Walkout lot (0.21 acres) with city utilities in established neighborhood. No Covenants. #5032909 $24,900

For more information on these listings and others visit .…

www.timdanielson.com

$209,900

#5034099

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

232 MAIN ST SW, PRESTON

#5034246

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

FARM LAND CHATFIELD – JORDAN TOWNSHIP! 154 Acres of bare land, (100 acres tillable, 40 acres pasture with spring, 14 acres woods/non-tillable). Possible building site. $885,000 $840,000 $750,000 WYKOFF – Farm in Jordan Township – 124 acres located in a beautiful valley with the Root River running through the property. Approximately 45 acres could be tillable with the balance being fenced pasture. Includes hay shed. $399,900

TIM DANIELSON

homes@timdanielson.com

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

ELCOR Realty Co. sold

SOLD 311 BURR OAK AVE NE, S•O2 BathsLD• 0.33CHATFIELD • 4 Bedrooms Acre • Private PRESTON- FOUNTAIN TOWNSHIP – LDsites SObuilding 5 acre wooded

626 TWIFORD ST. SW, CHATFIELD

• 3 Bedrooms • Original wood work • 2,398 sq. ft.

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Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI

www.brendasheldon.com

$258,000

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117 E GRANT ST. SPRING VALLEY, MN

Excellent investment opportunity! 8 unit apartment building w/2 efficiency apts and 6 - 2 bedroom units. This property is in “turn key” condition with many updates. 6 units have two exit doors, Unit #6 has 3 levels, extra storage units or closets available to renters and separate laundry room with 2 coin operated washers, coin operated dryer, clothes line and folding tables. Off street parking available. Beautiful patio area with tables, chairs and charcoal grill for tenants’ use. All units currently rented except landlord efficiency apartment which landlords keep for themselves.

Affordable 3 bedroom 2 bath home with main floor laundry and main floor bedroom. The exterior has vinyl siding, newer metal roof, newer gutters, some newer windows, added front foyer and back porch steps leading to fenced back yard. Move-in condition!

Great opportunity to own commercial property in downtown Spring Valley. Was a former Law Office and has 3 offices, conference room, reception area and bath on main floor. Updated and remodeled with newer sheet rock, flooring and updated paint colors. Storage room in upper level. Could be used for multiple business types. Plenty of parking spaces and exposure.

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508 Kenilworth Avenue S Lanesboro, MN $163,000

MLS#4071760

4 BED, 4 BATH • 2,718 SQ. FT.

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

Contact John Today!

507-216-1140

Price Reduced

MLS#4091759

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

MLS#4085076

The Cracked Egg is a well established restaurant for sale in scenic Lanesboro! Great Location off of US Hwy 16 and Parkway.

Cell 507-259-5454 Website: www.toddhadoff.com E-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com $124,900

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500 Riverview Dr. Whalan, MN $84,900 MLS#4086390

$239,900

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$435,000

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

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ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE FORESTVILLE STATE PARK

$59,900 505 CALHOUN AVENUE S, LANESBORO

Charming home in scenic Lanesboro • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Wood floors throughout home • Enclosed 27315 230TH ST, PRESTON porch is perfect for an office • Formal living room & 7.5 acres • Additional 13 acres dining room Main floor laundry • Newer roof • Walking available • Charming country home distance to school. Quick possession available. NG

$144,900

SOLD!

205 1ST STREET SE, HAYFIELD Charming 2-story • Original woodwork • Wood floors 9’ ceilings • Stain glass • Large covered porch • Updated kitchen • Formal living room • Formal dining room • Walkup attic can be finished off • Full basement • Large foyer • 2-car garage

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

* 80 acres * 22004 411TH AVE, LANESBORO

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

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Roxanne Johnson Broker, aBr, crs, Gri 24 years’ experience

MLS#4087466

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

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

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21257 US Hwy 52 Preston, MN

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Todd Hadoff

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

Beautifully updated 4 bedroom 2 bath home with insulated and heated 3 car garage, with door heights of 8' & 10'. The home has a new kitchen including appliances, counter tops and cabinets. Laminate floors, neutral carpet, main floor laundry and mud room, enclosed front porch, permanent siding & shingles approx. 7 yrs old. Great location on corner lot in established neighborhood. This property is in excellent move-in condition!

State of Minnesota

MLS#4086386

2.61 ACRES

416 CENTER AVE SPRING VALLEY, MN

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

701 Parkway Ave Lanesboro, MN $185,000

1 BED, 2 BATHS • 3,472 SQ. FT.

$138,000

Totally renovated & remodeled 3 bedroom 2 bath home. All the walls have new sheet rock and will be mudded, taped and painted in neutral color. New plumbing & electrical with new furnace and water heater. Mud room is also home to main floor laundry – all new. ¾ bath on main floor with shower – all new. New laminate flooring throughout main floor. Stairs and upper level will have all new carpet. Upstairs full bath is all new. Both baths will have linoleum installed, new toilets, sinks etc. Formal dining room has arched doorway to living room area. Kitchen will have new countertops and cabinets re-installed. New appliances will be installed or $4,000 appliance allowance, whichever new buyer would like. New shingles on front of the house and new wood front steps. This house will be totally new. Come look early and pick out your own paint and flooring colors!

Your local Your real estate connection! realestate connection! 507-216-1140 507-216-1140 JOHN.NELSON@CBBURNET.COM 100 Hidden Valley Lanesboro, MN $549,000

MLS#4088546

307 W. COURTLAND SPRING VALLEY, MN

SPRING VALLEY, MN

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EMPLOYMENT

Rushford-Peterson Schools is accepting applications for:

Part-time (.82 FTE) Substitute Teacher for Preschool approximately March 18 - May 24

If interested, qualified applicants should submit letter of interest, resume, references, and district application (found online at www.r-pschools.com under the District-Employment tab) to angelashepard@r-pschools.com or mail to: Angela Shepard, Elementary Principal, Rushford-Peterson Schools, PO Box 627, Rushford, MN 55971 EOE

Semcac’s Senior Nutrition Program in Rushford is currently accepting applications for a

PART-TIME SOCIAL WORKER

To work with seniors and caregivers in Fillmore and Houston Counties. Flexible hours. Some travel required. Vacation, Sick, and Holiday benefits. For more information and application, visit www.semcac.org or contact Semcac Senior Nutrition, PO Box 549, Rushford, MN 55971, (507) 864-8231. Applications must be postmarked by February 15, 2019. EOE

Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center is hiring for Part-Time or Full-Time

Experienced cook Salary commensurate with experience. Full-time benefits. For more details, go to: www.eagle-bluff.org/top/about-us/employment or contact Susie Bradley at 507-467-2437 or housekeeping@eagle-bluff.org 28097 Goodview Drive • Lanesboro, MN 55949

The Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce

is currently hiring for a seasonal staff position at the Harmony Visitor Center. Hours are every other Saturday 10am-4pm April-October, with nine additional daytime hours during the week from May-October. Additional hours may be available on an as needed basis. Responsibilities include staffing the Visitor Center, email, computer and phone tasks, assisting the chamber director with community events, and other duties as assigned. Please see our website, exploreharmony.com for full job description.

To apply, please send a letter of interest, employment history and three references to:

Attn: Becky Hoff HACC • PO BOX 141 • Harmony, MN 55939

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APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Accounting Technician in the Auditor/Treasurer Department. This is a regular, nonexempt position, eligible for benefits. Minimum Qualifications: Requires minimum of Associate’s degree (A.A.) in accounting or equivalent from two-year College or Technical School or equivalent combination education and experience. Desirable qualifications include: knowledge of cost and financial accounting; computer technology including experience in operation of IBM AS400 iSeries computer systems and personal computers; data processing methods; general office procedures; and applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations as they pertain to department responsibilities. Experience with payroll processing preferred but not required. Rate of Pay: $17.8123/hour according to the non-union pay scale (Grade 5/ Step1) with final salary dependent on qualifications. Job description and application materials may be obtained from: www.co.fillmore.mn.us; Fillmore County Coordinator’s Office, 101 Fillmore Street West, P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; or by phone at (507) 765-4566. Current County application form REQUIRED. Resumes accepted but not in lieu of a completed application. County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. Application Deadline: Friday, February 15, 2019. EOE. h28,4,11-o

WE ARE GROWING! The Jeff Ellingson Agency is seeking career minded individuals that understand the unlimited earning potential and an opportunity to own their own business in the insurance field. This sales and service position includes salary plus new and renewal commissions. This is a unique career opportunity for professionals in the Preston area. If interested please email your resume and cover letter to Jeff Ellingson at jellings@ amfam.com. h20tfn-o

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Kiln Dried Lumber Store is currently looking for a carpenter to work in our door shop. Work indoors year round. Drug test required. Benefit package available. Retirement plan.

To apply stop in at Root River Hardwoods Inc. 1300 Energy Drive, Preston Just off Hwy 52 N, or call

507-765-2284

F/T Permanent positions with OT on weekends Great Performance is rewarded. Excellent Vacation Pkg., Paid 8hr. for Holidays, Medical & Dental available If you are looking for a company that you can grow with, this is a great opportunity!!!

Drug Testing & Background Screen Required APPLY IN PERSON AT CMG 3707 Commercial Dr. SW Rochester, 55902 Or call 507-923-4955 We look forward to meeting you!

NURSING ASSISTANTS FT/PT and On-Call

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

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A&K is looking for a full time person with the ability to operate a sprayer and floater. Also have the ability to work with grain, driving truck, maintenance work and servicing customer needs. Work is very engaging with a wide variety of responsiblities.We offer a good competitive wage with an excellent benefit package including:

CITY OF WYKOFF is seeking applicants to fill a supplemental CUSTODIAL/ MAINTENANCE POSITION. This is a part-time, as needed, position. Applicants can submit in writing their interest to: City of Wykoff, 217 Gold St. N., Wykoff, MN 55990. Email inquiries can be sent to Wykoff@arvig.net or call 507-3524011. h11,18-o APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Property Appraiser in the Fillmore County Land Records Office. This is a regular, nonexempt position. Minimum requirements: High school diploma or general education degree and one year of experience in the appraising, real estate, or building construction fields or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to become a Certified Minnesota Assessor within 18 months of start date and obtain Accredited Minnesota Assessor (CMA) licensure within four years of acquiring CMA. See requirements on the Minnesota State Board of Assessors website. Must demonstrate aptitude for being able to learn and apply complex laws, rules and standards. Preferred candidates will have knowledge and/or ability to interpret property tax laws, construction standards, real estate sales practices and complex regulations. Starting salary is $20.3474/ hr. according to the 2018 non-union pay plan. Successful candidate must be willing to authorize a personal criminal background investigation. Application and job description with complete listing of qualifications may be obtained from: Fillmore County Coordinator, P.O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965 or phone (507) 765-4566. Applications also available @ www.co.fillmore.mn.us. Applicants must complete current county application to be considered. County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. Application deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2019. EOE. h11,18,25-o RAW (COOPERSTOWN, ND) Fulltime traveling Commercial Applicators for railroad vegetation control, 60-80 hours/week, competitive wage and benefits, plus meal allowance, paid lodging. 888/700-0292 www.rawapplicators.com info@rawapplicators.com (MCAN)

Canton City Council Starting pay of $60 per story, with future increases possible.

Please send a letter of interest and writing sample to Editor, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or email: ellen@fillmorecountyjournal.com or call for more information, 507-765-2151

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Are you a Class A CDL Driver and tired of getting jacked around by employers? Call me to see why our turnover rate is so low. Scott 507-437-9905 Apply: WWW. MCFGTL.COM (MCN)

A&K is looking for part-time seasonal help for driving truck and making deliveries.Challenging work with a competitive wage scale. Driver's license required preferable with a CDL.

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SERVICES

GOT LAND? Our hunters will pay top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a free info packet & quote. 866/309-1507 www. BaseCampLeasing.com (MCAN)

NORBY TREE SERVICE: Stump grinding, tree trimming, and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-2593118. s8/2TFN- o

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GULLICKSON REPAIR - Car and truck repair and DOT inspections! Over 30 years experience in mechanical work! Call Richard Gullickson at 507-765-3664. s10TFN-o

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Tree Trimming & Removal Stump Grinding Chipping Service Brush Removal Free Estimates • Fully Insured

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TNT Lawn & Snow Service 11753 State Hwy 43, Mabel, MN 55954 Craig Henry Shop 507.493.5399 • Mobile 507.450.5573

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CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!! 2002 and Newer! Any Condition. Running or Not. Competitive Offer! Free Towing! We’re Nationwide! Call Now: 1-888416-2330. (NANI)

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CASH FOR CARS: We Buy Any Condition Vehicle, 2002 and Newer. Nationwide Free Pick Up! Call Now: 1-800-864-5960. (NANI)

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We are pleased to announce we now sell & service Boss & Snowdogg Snow Plows. We have a selection of new and used trailers and we are an authorized dealer for Wilson, Kiefer Industrial, Road King, Alum Line, and Pacesetter trailers. We also provide service work when your trailer needs a tune up.

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Owned by Dennis Solberg of Solberg Welding 507-886-4602

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PUBLIC NOTICES

SUMMARY OF MINUTES JANUARY 22, 2019 COUNTY BOARD MEETING The Fillmore County Board met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION 2019-005: Resignation of Commissioner Gary Peterson, District 3 The Board approved the following agenda items: 1. January 8, 2019 County Board minutes as presented. 2. Transfer $350,000 to the City of Preston for the Veterans Home allocation. the Natural Resources Block Grant. -

ting of Fillmore County Resource Recovery Center facility. Auditor/Treasurer’s Office

January 18, 2019

Board meetings from June 11th to June 18th

of $71,947.20. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: Vendor, description (1-25-19) COUNTY REVENUE FUND 1 Source, supplies Bureau of Criminal Apprehens- State Of MN, access fee & permits Creative Forms & Concepts Inc, stationary & forms Galls, LLC, uniforms Fillmore County Journal, advertising Fillmore County Treasurer, gas and fuels Fillmore County Treasurer- Credit Card/ACH, fee and travel Fillmore Soil & Water Conservation Dist, professionals fees League Of Minnesota Cities, law enforcement supplies Luhmann Law, LLC, court appointed atty MACO, matinenance fee Matt’s Body Shop, repairs & maintenance MCCC, MI 33, software support MEnD CORRECTIONAL CARE, PLLC, service agreement MINNESOTA SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION, registration fees MN Counties Intergovernmental Trust- MCI, fees & services Novotny Law Office, LTD, court appointed atty Pit Stop Service, repairs & maintenance Ratwik,Roszak & Maloney, PA, professional fees

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Monday, February 11, 2019

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Amount 761.62 935.00 682.38 1,015.30 843.09 2,643.56 3,033.39 3,507.61 1,980.00 600.00 750.00 13,153.82 9,588.66 2,210.85 3,300.00 1,525.37 640.00 1,063.09 945.00

Rupp, Anderson, Squires & Waldspurger,P.A., professional fees 1,635.96 Schilling Supply Company, custodial supplies 663.09 SEMNRRB, membership dues 6,000.00 Thomson Reuters- West Payment Center, reference materials 612.00 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) 60,702.79 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (42 bills - not listed) 6,346.86 TOTAL REVENUE FUND 67,049.65 COUNTY ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Bruening Rock Products, Inc., aggregate 2,783.99 Canton Heating & Cooling LLC, building maintenance 766.32 Cintas Corporation No.2, uniforms 595.33 City of Ostrander, consulting & construction 44,398.12 Continental Research Corp, supplies & tools 921.59 DLT Solutions Inc, data processing 5,390.35 Force America Distributing LLC, machinery parts 3,081.68 Frontier Precision, Inc, supplies 1,073.10 Mn Transportation Alliance, dues 3,433.00 Ronco Engineering Co Inc, machinery parts 571.57 Severson Oil Company, gas & fuel 7,750.20 State Of Mn, fees & services 2,831.32 TOTAL COUNTY ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) 73,596.57 TOTAL COUNTY ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (13 bills - not listed) 1,842.39 COUNTY ROAD & BRIDGE FUND TOTAL 75,438.96 SANITATION FUND TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) 24,468.46 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (7 bills - not listed) 811.56 SANITATION FUND TOTAL 25,280.02 COUNTY AIRPORT FUND Bolton & Menk Inc., construction/grant 14,962.66 Deters/Isaac, repairs & maintenance 4,856.06 Krage Insurance Agency Inc., insurance 1,298.00 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) 21,116.72 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (1 bills - not listed) 150.00 COUNTY AIRPORT FUND TOTAL 21,266.72 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Bobbie Vickerman, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 11

CHANGE OF MEETING NOTICE AMHERST TOWNSHIP The Amherst Township February monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. instead of Monday, February 11, 2019. Publish 4,11

Public Meeting Announcement The Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2019 Annual Meeting on Tuesday February 12 at 7PM on the lower level of the Lanesboro Community Center. At the meeting, members will approve the 2019 budget, elect new members to the board of conduct directors, and other business as required. Contact the chamber office at 507 467-2696 for more information.

PUBLIC NOTICES

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION COURT FILE NO.: 23-PR-19-94 In Re: Estate of Bernice E. Root a/k/a Bernice Elner Root, Bernice Root Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Robert H. Root, whose address is 18944 County 12, Spring Valley, MN 55975 and Bryan L. Root, whose address is 19597 206th St, Wykoff, MN 55990, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 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. Dated: February 7, 2019 James D. Attwood Court Administrator Nethercut Schieber PA Greg Schieber (#395855) 32 Main Ave N, Harmony, MN 55939 Telephone: (507) 886-6131 Facsimile: (866) 576-3826 e-mail: greg@ranlaw.net Publish 11,18

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF FOUNTAIN Notice is hereby given that Peter and Melinda Swartzentruber, 100 Spruce Street, Fountain, MN have made application to the City of Fountain for a conditional use permit to construct a storage shed, 60’ by 88’, with office space and a bathroom. The Fountain Planning & Zoning Commission will meet at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the Fountain City Office, 104 Main Street, Fountain, MN. The property is described as follows: Property ID #: R 24.0136.000 86 Main Street, Fountain, MN 55935 You are herein notified that a hearing will be held by the Fountain Planning Commission on Tuesday, February 19th, 2019, at 7:00 P.M. in the Fountain City Office, located in the Fire Hall, 104 Main Street, Fountain, MN to consider objections to said request. This publication shall constitute as notice to each resident and each owner of real property within three hundred fifty (350) feet of the outer boundaries of the property in question. Any person wishing to express an opinion of the matters to be considered at the public hearing can be heard orally in person on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 or in writing by mailing comments to Ronda Flattum, City of Fountain, P.O. Box 115, Fountain, MN 55935. Publish 4,11

Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: January 25, 2019 James D. Attwood Court Administrator Nethercut Schieber, PA Greg Schieber (MN# 395855) 32 Main Ave N, Harmony, MN 55939 Telephone: (507) 886-6131 Facsimile: (866) 576-3826 e-mail: greg@ranlaw.net Publish 4,11

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FILE NO.: 23-PR-19-68 IN RE: ESTATE OF ISABEL D. PAOLINI, ALSO KNOWN AS ISABEL PAOLINI, ISABEL FLAVIA PAOLINI, ISABEL F. PAOLINI, DECEDENT. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Armand Roderick Paolini, whose address is 11410 Orchard Green Ct, Reason, VA 20190, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 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

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KRUP FARMS, L.L.C. Notice is hereby given that Krup Farms, L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company, was organized on February 6, 2019, under the laws of the state of Nebraska. It’s registered agent is Rodney J. Krupicka whose address is 903 Road 22, Milligan, NE 68406 and its Designated Office and Principal Place of Business is located at 903 Road 22, Milligan, NE 68406. The general nature of the business to be transacted by the company shall be to do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business, other than banking or insurance under the laws of Nebraska, and the duration of the company shall be perpetual from the date the Certificate of Organization is filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by its Member(s)/Manager(s). DARRELL K. STOCK, P.C., L.L.O. ATTORNEY AT LAW 5533 S. 27th St., Suite 203 Lincoln, Nebraska 68512 (402) 474-8690 Publish 11,18,25

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764,911 69,320

17,075,570 1,876,585 8,000 22,000 412,979 -

14,004,156 1,894,639 11,000 33,000 335,075 -

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27,931,194

4,825,328 3,893,493 15,634,987 3,915,384 1,737,228 275,109 520,831 261,306

4,951,955 4,173,460 12,123,850 4,036,138 1,578,329 281,359 531,409 243,853 10,841 27,931,194

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