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Local boys meet former POTUS Future of Trail Days in question once again

By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

By Barb Jeffers

We all have moments in our lives that leave such an impression in our minds that we will never forget them.

Brothers Cade Pederson, 17, and Coy Pederson, 15, of Lanesboro, Minn., experienced one such moment recently when they met former President Bill Clinton.

The boys, along with their parents Cory and Traci, attended the event at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa on Thursday, January 28, 2016. Cade states he will be attending college next September at Wartburg College and was interested in spending time at the college and hearing President Clinton speak.

The former President was in Waverly to campaign on behalf of his wife, Hillary Clinton, who is a Democratic presidential candidate.

Cade says, “When the former President took his place at the podium, I became both anxious and excited,” and added, “Clinton is a charismatic and excellent public speaker,” which made the experience very upbeat.

Coy states, “I was very excited to see President Bill Clinton” because “he is an icon of democracy and authority for the Western world,” and adds, “I was speechless to see him in the flesh” rather than on television.

Coy explains, “It wasn’t just seeing the President that was exciting, it was the overall atmosphere” at the event. He says, “What really made it something

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The Fountain City Council met on February 4, 2016 at the city hall for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting.

A discussion on Trail Days was held, as the staff at the First State Bank of Fountain wish to remain involved in the event, but would like others to take over as chairpersons of the committee.

City Clerk Ronda Flattum will set a Trail Days Committee meeting to gauge residents interest in continuing the town

celebration, including the possibility of having Trail Days every five years.

Motion by Schott, seconded Gudmundson to approve consent agenda items including minutes from the January 7, 2016 regular meeting, treasurer’s report, monthly city/fire department bills, and a community listing fee for the Minnesota Bike/Hike guide in the amount of $95.00.

City maintenance worker John Hanson will be attending fire training on February 27 and See TRAIL DAYS Page 10 

Rushford declares vacancy for administrator position; moves Veterans Park forward Coy and Cade Pederson, of Lanesboro, Minn., were fortunate to meet former President Bill Clinton and get a photograph with him in Waverly, Iowa, on Thursday, January 28, 2016.

Photo by Barb Jeffers was when we arrived at Wartburg College where the venue for the President was held. After we were registered, we then took our seats, which happened to be in the very front row,” which is something they never expected.

“I could not believe the luck that our family received that day; actually being able to sit in the front row ten feet from the former President of the United States of America was unbelievably amazing,” states Coy.

And then an even more amazing thing happened. Cade says, “I was at a loss for words when the President came around to meet the people in the front row and lo and behold, President Clinton posed for a picture with my brother and me,” which they never dreamed would happen.

Cade states, “We only expected to be able to see the former president; we never expected to See POTUS Page 2 

By K irsten Zoellner kirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com

In news that’s already trickled through small town talk and media reports, Rushford’s City Administrator Steve Sarvi has accepted the position of Winona City Manager and has submitted a letter of resignation to the City of Rushford. “I want to express my sincere gratitude to you and the entire community for allowing me to serve Rushford as city administrator for nearly five wonderful years,” read the letter.

“This is a terrific community, one that I and my family have grown to love.”

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“This decision is not an easy one; however, it will allow me to continue to live in the greatest region of the United States and to pursue my life-long dream of working for Winona. The opportunity to serve in a larger community yet remain in the southeastern Minnesota region is one I can’t let pass by.”

Sarvi will serve the city until February 19, but has indicated he is willing to serve with the transition process for a new administrator. The process of hiring an administrator in 2011, following the resignation of forSee VETERANS PARK Page 13 

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be seated in the front row, let alone meet him,” and Coy adds, “I thought we would be able to see him, but actually meeting him - I did not believe we would” and notes, “I actually got to have a picture with him, and a firm hand shake” as well.

Coy, along with the rest of the family, was very impressed by Clinton, saying “President Bill Clinton is an unbelievably good speaker. He makes eye contact with you, and he makes things relatable” and adds, “he’s a very busy man, but he still finds time to be able to get pictures and shakes hands with star struck Minnesotans” like the Pedersons.

Cade describes Clinton as “very down-to-earth, knowledgeable, and sociable,” saying, “his security was motioning for him to leave after the event, but Clinton wanted to meet some people before his next stop on the trail,” so he stayed longer.

As word got around of the Pedersons’ brush with fame, Cade states, “My friends and family couldn’t believe that I met and got a picture with a former president” and “the mood was ecstatic when we came to school the next day” and comments that “everyone was asking ‘How’s

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Bill!’” when they saw the brothers.

When asked if they are interested in pursuing a career in politics, Cade states, “I am interested in politics, but my brother is even more so,” saying, “Coy is really entertaining the idea of running for office,” and being the supportive brother he is, adds, “he’s very serious and I have no doubt he will succeed” in his efforts.

Cade says,“I will try my hand at politics, but my goal is to eventually become a physician.”

But with all of his ambition, he states, “I could be like Dr. Ben Carson and run for office,” which would not surprise those that know Cade.

Coy states, “Yes, I have an ambition to become a politician sometime in my future,” although he says, “first I would like to go to college to study Political Science, and perhaps major in it and then I hope to attend Law School to receive Juris Doctorate in order to become a lawyer; since most politicians were previously lawyers, that is how I wish to be” in order to achieve the goals set forth.

When it comes to his views on politics, Coy says, “I think it is very important to put political bias aside when grand opportunities like this come up,” adding, “many people base the political party of the candidates before

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Cade and Coy acknowledge their parents, as Cade says, “We had never ‘met’ anyone famous (before Clinton), but my brother and I did see actor Clark Gregg at the London Heathrow Airport during our family trip to Europe, which was a trip of a lifetime,” and adds, “our Europe trip and Bill Clinton are definitely two of our best life experiences so far” and both were opportunities

given to them by their parents.

Cade states, “We can only thank our parents for exposing us to a variety of things,” explaining, “they do all they can to culture us with different ideas, events, and experiences” to give their children a well-rounded life.

Coy says, “I had not met anyone famous before, so I was a little star struck when we were able to get a picture with Bill Clinton,” and states, “I am very grateful for this experience and I have my parents to thank for that” and so much more.

Coy notes, “Thankfully my mother did get a picture of my brother and I with the President of the United States, so my family and future generations can cherish the experience I had” and appreciate it also.

In closing, Cade says “My experience meeting President Bill Clinton was remarkable” and adds, “the event was the most exciting thing I’ve ever experienced!” while Coy states, “Overall it was an experience I will never forget.” And, the Pedersons will have a great photograph to remind them.

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C ommentary Privilege and Americanization

By Stan Gudmundson One of the fundamentals necessary for a nation that wishes to retain its values, identity, etc. is that immigrants assimilate. That used to mean Americanization.

That’s hardly true today.

Part of the reason for that is the “intellectual” assault on America.

Col. Stan M a n y Gudmundson “intellectuals” don’t make any effort to understand the America that is predominately good. Failure to be perfect? As if there’s a perfect country anywhere.

Instead, these “intellectuals” often create new forms of cutting edge divisiveness with goofy abstract ideas that they then run with. This seems especially true of PhD candidates “studying” in fuzzy disciplines. Or they cling to disastrous ideologies like communism or socialism.

Some of their reasoning is completely infantile yet permeates our college campuses.

Many “intellectual” theories are so bad and ridiculous that belief in them really ought to be considered a novel form of mental illness.

White privilege is a perfect example. Micro and macro aggression are two others. As someone once said these ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals believe them.

Let’s look a little closer at “white privilege”. My parents’ generation grew up in the depression and WWII. They had to struggle just to survive.

And it wasn’t easy for them afterwards either. White privilege for their generation? You Editorial Cartoon

gotta be kidding.

If “white privilege” really does exist however, is it more serious than other problems? Assume, for a preposterous moment or two, that it really does exist.

Is it worse than “black impairment?” Of course not.

On balance, “impairment” in the black community is far more harmful than the advantage of “privilege”. Moreover, black pathologies really exist.

The principle and most serious problem facing the black community is the destruction of the black family. Along with that has been a breakdown in morality, an illegitimacy rate of over 70%, and a black on black homicide rate that greatly exceeds that of whites.

Further, promoting black victimhood tells people that they are not responsible for what they are or for their circumstances. Victimhood fosters resentment and hatred.

Many young black people are criticized, ostracized, and even physically assaulted by other young blacks for doing well academically. They are resented for “acting white”. As if trying to make something of oneself is demeaning. Better to be a cool and ignorant twit on the way to becoming an impoverished adult.

We ought to be focusing more on these concrete problems rather than on intangible “white privilege” fantasies that serve only to promote hate and discontent. And confuse the dickens out of undergrads with their heads-full-of-mush.

Thanks Rush.

By the way there is “black privilege”. Industry, academia, and government will almost have knife fights with each

other to hire a black person with a degree in science, engineering, or technology. Especially a grad of MIT or Cal Tech or any other highly renowned university.

A new immigrant comes to America, looks at all of this, then wonders how do I assimilate here? Makes it a challenge for them doesn’t it?

But some would say, so what.

America has a lot of faults and immigrants ought to understand them. Americanization?

Nah. Our citizens are from every single nation on earth. We are one great big mixture of cultures, political creeds, religions, and a whole variety of ethnic foods. Not to include lutefisk I believe.

The basis of America is a composite of its citizenry’s roots. More immigrants will just add to the mixture and make us more interesting in every respect. Well, except for those having “white privilege” I suppose.

But in the most important matter, we are not a great big blend of cultures and ideologies. The fact is, our essential heritage is British.

Our government, language, laws, and culture are largely based on what the British brought here. And what our mostly English forefathers established as the United States. The British also created unparalleled democratic societies in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and to a lesser extent in India and in a host of other countries.

The world would be a far worse place had England not existed.

Just look at slavery. The British Navy ended the slave trade virtually alone. You might tell Obama.

Immigrants don’t need to assimilate. They need to Americanize.

Ethics, morals, and justice By: Justin Zmyewski Commissioner District #2 Since entering into office five years ago, I consider myself not a Politician but a Statesman.

I did not take office for notoriety, fame or for personal gains. I did not take Justin Zmyewski office for the money, benefits or for power. I ran for office because I wanted to ensure my generation, my family, my son live in a better place just as my great, great, great-grandfather did as Houston County commissioner in the 1800s. Growing up the sixth generation farmer in Houston, this is my home, my roots, my life. I have been fortunate to be raised into a family that was fair, but stern, with high ethics, values and morals. Recently Ryan Stotts, writer for the LaCrosse Tribune, who just recently started attending Houston County board meetings, called those morals, ethics and character into question.

Although it is easy for anyone to judge a brief snap shot of time, it is a different “story” to be deeply involved and in the trenches battling injustices for the last five years. Just like Martin Luther King Jr., I too believe that “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” But the real “story” is why do I call out my fellow commissioners when wrongs are being done, laws are being violated or injustices seem to be common place? Because it is the right thing to do! James 4:17 “So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.” I was not elected to make friends or to lead a youth group of board members singing Kumbaya where we all sit down and hold hands and NEVER disagree.

This is the real world where you might get mad, you might even get offended. I was elected to be a leader and represent the people of Houston County. I was elected to make hard decisions. Decisions that may not be popular, decisions that might cause myself and my family added stress and sleepless nights. Decisions I know I may get criticized and ridiculed for.

But above all, I was elected to do the right thing and that is something I take seriously, so don’t take it personally. Let’s disagree and lets debate, but one thing is for

sure, I do my homework, I come to meetings prepared and when I stand, I stand with passion and conviction. I do as Abraham Lincoln suggests, “Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.” “I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live by the light that I have. I must stand with anybody that stands right and stand with them while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong.” So next time one of my fellow commissioners try to appoint someone to a committee in violation of a state law and several county ordinances, discriminate against someone or deny them opportunities because of their view on a controversial issue, refuse to listen to the people from the public that elected them, grant department heads personal vehicles, try to push through a $6 Million Highway Department building on the heels of a $27 Million Jail, then try to put it by a school or continually vote for employee raises and tax hikes at a rate that can’t be fiscally sustained, know that I will be there calling them out on their wrongs. Why? Because Lewis Rothschild said it best, “Not only is it permissible to question our leaders, but it is our responsibility.” And, it is the right thing to do.

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C ommentary How to Tell If Congress Is Working Again

By Lee H. Hamilton There have been encouraging signs that the Republican leadership on Capitol Hill wants to make Congress function again.

They’ve talked about using conference committees more, allowing a more Lee H. open process Hamilton for rank-andfile members, enacting separate appropriation bills rather than using omnibus bills, and letting committees lead on legislation rather than hoarding all power in the leadership offices.

Perhaps most important, they’ve acknowledged that Congress has many bad habits, and insist that they want to restore a healthy legislative process.

This has to be heartening to any American concerned about

the level of dysfunction to which Congress had sunk. The question is, how can we tell if Congress is actually fixing itself?

For as promising as the rhetoric might be, there’s a long way to go before words and reality meet on Capitol Hill. Here’s what you should keep your eye on: First, differences in emphasis separate the leaders of the two houses, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan. Ryan is intent on pressing forward with key policy proposals that would anchor a bold Republican legislative agenda. But that’s because the Republican majority in the House is not generally believed to be at risk. Over in the Senate, things are different: control of that body next year is up for grabs, and McConnell seems to be focused on maintaining his party’s majority. For his members, boldness is a risk. This difference could lead to slim production.

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Honoring our Veterans

By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com On Friday, February 5, 2016, our staff at the Fillmore County Journal worked tirelessly to prepare for what I presume will be our biggest Jason Sethre event of the year -- the debut of Boots & Badges: Honoring Fillmore County Veterans.

And, the sole purpose for this book and the event last Friday night was to honor our Veterans.

When it came time to give my presentation at 6:30 p.m., unfortunately, I experienced technical difficulties. So, I went into impromptu mode.

First, I asked all of our Veterans to please stand as able, so we could thank them for their service. After all, they were the reason we were present that night. The crowd erupted with applause.

Next, I acknowledged my wife who has put up with me for more than 15 years of marriage.

As I said, she supports me and challenges me at the same time.

But, she always stands by my side.

And then I acknowledged our outstanding team. Sherry Hines has been with the Fillmore County Journal for 30 years, and I am continuously grateful for her contribution to our company. Next, I acknowledged

Jana Olson, Creative Director, who did the layout and design of the entire book. After that, I acknowledged Adrienne Britson, Multimedia Coordinator, who not only helped out with formatting photos for the book, but also picked up the slack with newspaper layout responsibilities while Jana Olson was whittling away at the book. Next up was Ellen Whalen, Project Coordinator for the book. If it wasn’t for her, we would have never finished this book. And, new to our team midway through the project was Rhea Wawrzyniak, who has learned so much in such a short amount of time.

And, while she wasn’t present for the event, I wanted to recognize Michelle Haugerud for taking care of all of our website design needs, including www.fillmorecountyveterans.com.

Next, I asked Ron Scheevel to come up front and say a few words. Throughout the entire process from inception to the final draft, I confided in Ron as our book advisor. I am forever grateful for his support and guidance with this project.

Then, I asked for a member

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So look to see how many and which issues the two leaders really push forward. Will they advance the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal in some version, or let it slide until the elections are past? Will they tackle tax reform? How about authorizing support for the war against ISIS? Ryan has already removed one key matter — immigration reform — from the table. Will other pressing issues also bite the dust?

The second big indicator is whether Congress has the political will to fix itself. Most members say publicly that they don’t want gridlock and are dedicated to making the institution function smoothly. The key measure of whether they really mean it is the attitude they take toward their political adversaries. If what you hear on Capitol Hill is nothing but distrust, then they’re not serious. If they’re willing to negotiate and compromise with one another — as happened at of the F & M Community Bank team to come forward. CEO Dan Christianson thanked all of our Veterans and our team. I cannot thank F & M Community Bank enough for being the exclusive sponsor.

Next, I thanked Jason Marquardt and Heather Barth with the Fillmore County Veteran Service Office for being a part of this project. They were so instrumental.

Concluding my speech, I asked my father to step forward.

I thanked him for his service to our country, and gave him a hug. He is included in the book, serving in the Vietnam War from June 1967 to June 1971. As I said that night, if he wouldn’t have come back from Vietnam, I wouldn’t be standing there that night.

Following my speech, Ellen Whalen shared her gratitude with all of the Veterans and their families.

I did forget to say a few other things that I felt were important for everyone to hear.

I forgot to thank volunteers like Mark Sikkink, Eric Scheevel, Tiffany Scheevel, Madison Scheevel, and Miley Scheevel,

the end of last year, with the passage of an omnibus spending package — then there’s hope.

Third is what you might think of as the rolled-up-sleeves test.

How hard are members of Congress willing to work at addressing the key issues facing the country? So far, the evidence is disappointing. The legislative schedule put out by the congressional leadership is, to be blunt, lax. On average, members of Congress will be working about nine days a month. They’ve given themselves four stretches of ten days off at a time. They’ll be off for 52 straight days in July, August and September, and then another 39 days in a row in October and November. Yes, it’s an election year and they want to campaign. But you cannot run a government that is not in session. The best we can hope for is an obvious sense of urgency when members of Congress are in Washington. Look for it. If you don’t see it, little will get done on Capitol Hill.

I should say that not all the responsibility for restoring Con-

gress rests at the federal level.

The states, too, have a key role to play. Will they get serious about how they draw congressional districts, so that politicians no longer have the luxury of picking their voters rather than the other way around? Will some states continue to pursue efforts to make voting harder — which, like gerrymandering, has the effect of shoring up the extremes in Congress? Will states make the effort to modernize their voting systems, so that the democratic process has a chance of working with minimal friction?

In the end, good intentions and fine rhetoric don’t accomplish much. I hope you’ll keep an eye on Congress and cheer for its members to act in accord with their own advice. If they do, Congress will take a giant stride toward improved performance.

Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

who were flooded with orders for burger night. And, I forgot to thank Nick Thouin and his staff at The Club for hosting such a great event along with contending with such a large volume of customers all at the same time.

I also forgot to share this little bit.

In our final meeting prior to sending pages to press on December 18, 2016, Ellen Whalen asked me, “Knowing everything involved in this entire project, would you do it over again?”

My response: “Only if I had the same team.” Without a doubt this was an investment in capturing and preserving Fillmore County’s history of military of service. When people purchase one of these books, they are buying a $55,000 book. That’s how much we spent on making this book come to life. And, without a doubt, we’d do it all over again.

Publishing this book to honor our Veterans is the least we can do to pay tribute to their sacrifices.

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Obituaries Dawn Whitson Dawn Whitson, 82, of Cherry Grove, passed away on January 27, 2016, at the age of 82.

Dawn was born July 12, 1933 in California, and was raised there.

She enjoyed being a short order cook for her grandson, Luc, taking him to parks, and spending quality time with him. She also enjoyed hav- Dawn Whitson ing a garden, baking, canning, helping others, and feeding anyone who stopped by. You never left her house hungry!

She was survived by her children: Cindy, Carl, Dennis, Betty Jo, Jane, and Dale; three grandchildren: Jen, John, and Luc; and one great-grandson.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:30 p.m. February 20 at the United Methodist Church in Wykoff, Minn.

Emily Mae (Groen) Hoffman Emily Mae (Groen) Hoffman, 96, of Chatf ield, died Monday, February 1, 2016 at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.

Emily Mae E m i l y (Groen) was born Hoffman November 10, 1919 in Stewartville to Christian and Agnes (VanDerAarde) Groen. She started school in

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Stewartville and then moved to Chatfield when she was a freshman. She graduated from Chatfield High School in 1936 and was part of the first commencement ceremony held in the Potter Auditorium. In 1938, she completed Normal Training and started teaching in a one room country school at the age of 18. She went on to graduate from Winona State in 1963. She taught at Chatfield Elementary and later at John Adams Junior High in Rochester. In 1940, she married Carroll Schrader. In 1968, she married Reuben Hoffman.

Emily enjoyed reading, computer games, knitting, and crocheting. She was an active member of Pioneer Presbyterian Church, the NEA, and the MEA. After Reuben’s retirement, the couple enjoyed spending winters in Arizona.

Emily is lovingly remembered by her son Gary (Trudy) Schrader of Lyons, Oreg., and stepdaughter Kate Rogers of Bellevue, Wash.

Emily is preceded in death by her parents, husbands Carroll Schrader in 1956 and Reuben Hoffman in 1985, son Richard Schrader, daughter Barbara Schultz, grandson Rick Schultz, and a great-grandson.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Monday, February 8, 2016 at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield, with Rev. Timothy J. Gerarden officiating. The committal service followed at Orion Cemetery, rural Chatfield Minn.

Visitation was from 10 a.m. on Monday up to service time at the Riley Funeral Home.

Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield assisted the family with arrangements.

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Karen Ann (Kinter) Barth Karen Ann (Kinter) Barth, age 61, of LeRoy, Minn., died Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at her home in LeRoy. She was born June 23, 1954 in Cresco, Iowa, Karen Ann to Everett (Kinter) Barth and Maxine (Johnson) Kinter. Karen was the second child, with her brother Mark being born four years earlier.

She was a happy child who liked to sing and play with her “Fanny the Fallen Angel” doll. She grew up in a house across from the LeRoy Public School and as she grew, she participated in choir, band, and theater. She took up piano lessons and sang in the church choir.

Karen also did wardrobe work on such high school play classics as “The King and I”, “Oliver”, and “The Sound of Music”. She also maintained high enough grades to be a member of the National Honor Society throughout her high school experience.

Karen went to college at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, S. Dak., where she majored in nursing and minored in library science. She graduated from Augustana with a degree in nursing and went on to work in Grand Meadow, Richmond, Va., Louisville, Ky., Rochester, Minn., Minneapolis and Spring Valley. In the early 1990s she returned to LeRoy to help in the care of her mother Maxine.

On September 18, 1999, she was united in marriage to Richard Jeffery Barth in Preston, Minn. She and Richard shared a house in

The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County 1961, in Minneapolis to C.A. and Betty (Goertz) McKay. He grew up in Harmony and graduated from Harmony High School in 1980. Mark was married to Roxane Rain. Two children, Nicholas and Erin, were born to this union, they later divorced.

Mark was a co-owner of Bill and Mark’s Conoco in Harmony for fifteen years. Most recently, he worked at Preston Equipment as a small engine mechanic. For many years, Mark played bass guitar in the band “Gemini”, which he co-founded. He enjoyed truck pulling events and participated with his truck “Obsession”. He was a talented and well-known mechanic and he enjoyed working with his “roundy-rounder” buddies. For many years he served on the Harmony City Council. He was very proud of McKay’s Evergreen Dale farm, which was established in 1882 and has always been in the family Mark is survived by two children: Erin and Nick, both of Mark William McKay Mark William McKay, age 54, Harmony; his brother, Michael of Harmony, Minn., died Tues- of Rochester; nephews: Alex, Ben, and Evan; his uncle George Ahlday, Februers of Junction City, Kans.; a ary, 2, 2016 special friend, Cherrie Brink of at his home, Preston; and many beloved cousMc K ay ’s ins. He is preceded in death by his Evergreen parents, C.A. and Betty McKay. Dale Farm.

Memorials are preferred to the Memoria l Nick and Erin McKay family services were farm fund. held 11 a.m. Mark William Mond ay, McKay Michael “Mike” Earl Feb 8, 2016, Horsman at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony; burial of cremains Michael “Mike” Earl Horsman, followed in Henrytown Cemetery, 50, of Chatfield died Thursday, rural Canton. Friends called on February 4, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Hospital-St. Mary’s Campus in Lindstrom Funeral Home in Har- Rochester. mony and on Monday from 10 Mike was born September a.m. until time of services at the 23, 1965 in Harmony to Larry church.

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Spring Valley, but later separated.

Karen loved cats and animals in general. She picked up a stray dog one winter day in 1990 and gifted it to her mother, who loved it so much she couldn’t bring herself to have another dog when it died.

Her cats were her children and she treated them well. She had several strokes over the past few years, but her passing came as a surprise to those who loved her.

She is survived by two brothers, Mark (Kris) Kinter of Spring Park, Minn., and Kevin Kinter of Las Vegas, Nev.; four nieces and nephews, and one great- niece and one great-nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maxine and Everett.

A visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, February 8, 2016, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Le Roy, Minn. There was no service.

Condolences may be left at www.HindtFuneralhomes.com.

Fillmore County Church Directory A rendahl Lutheran Church....……………………..Sundays - 10 : 30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 A ssembly Of God Church & Valley Christian Center.... Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church.…....…Fri. - 8 : 30am & Sat. - 5 : 00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church...…...……………......Sundays - 9 : 00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church.…….……......Sundays - 10 : 45am & 6 : 00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church..............…Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church………......Sundays - 8 : 00am & 10 : 30am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ……....………..Sundays - 9 : 30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist...…………...…..Sundays - 10 : 00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...……………..……..........Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Ser vices.…………...…....…......Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Destiny Life Church.............………………......…Sundays - 10 : 00am 104 West Jessie Street, Rushford MN 55971 (507) 429-1222 Elstad Lutheran Church...………………….......….Sundays - 8 : 30am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……..…….......…Sundays - 11: 00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..…....................Sundays - 9 : 00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church......Sundays - 8 : 30am & 10 : 30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....………........………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 6 : 00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840

First Baptist Church-Preston.………...Sundays - 10 : 30am & 7: 00pm 108 Chatfield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4960 First English Lutheran Church.………...……..…..Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland............................. Sundays - 10 :30am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318

First Presby terian Church..…………...………......Sundays - 10 : 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran....…………....…………………..Sundays - 9 : 00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church...…...………..Sundays - 8 : 30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4456

Garness Trinity Lutheran...……….………........…Sundays - 9 : 00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905 Grace Lutheran Church..……………………....…..Sundays - 9 : 00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..………………….....Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church..…….………..…Sundays - 10 : 00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 937-3137 Harmony United Methodist Church…...............Sundays - 10 : 30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henrytown Lutheran Church-Canton Assumption Catholic Church....Sundays-10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist..........Saturdays - 9 : 00am 217 W. Jessie St., Rushford (507) 993-8328 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church.......................Sundays - 10 :30am 43267 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church (Special Occasions) Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545 -2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church..……………..…....…Sundays - 9 : 30am 254 Main St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church..……….…Sundays - 10 : 30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Looney Valley Lutheran Church.............................Sundays - 10 : 00am 2040 Looney Valley Road, Houston, MN 55943 (507) 896-3412

Mabel First Lutheran Church……………......……Sundays - 9 : 00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293 Mabel United Methodist Church..……………...…Sundays - 9 : 30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296 Nativity Catholic Church..Sun. (1 & 2) - 8 : 45am & (3 & 4) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 Newburg United Methodist Church 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran.………………...………..Sundays - 10 : 30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875 -2460 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.…..... Sat. - 5 : 30pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church.…………..................Sundays - 9 : 00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875 -2460

Pioneer Presby terian Church…………....…….….Sundays - 8 : 30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church ………...........Sundays - 8 : 30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2503 R iver Of Life Regional Church 220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853 Root Prairie Lutheran Church …………...…..…Sundays - 10 : 30am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4455

Root River Church of the Brethren …….…..…….....Sundays - 10 : 00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-4772 Root River Community Church ………….….....…..Sundays - 10 :30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074 Rushford Lutheran Church ………..........…….Sun. - 9 : 00am & 5 : 30pm 101 S Mill St., Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7152

Saetersdal Lutheran Church.……………....….......Sundays -10 : 30am 21447 Co. Rd. 30, rural Harmony, MN Scheie Lutheran Church..…………………….…..…Sundays - 9 : 30am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5680 St Columban Church.…..…………………...……..Sundays - 10 : 00am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -3886

St Ignatius Catholic Church.……………….........……Sundays - 10 : 30am 213 W Franklin St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7565

St John Lutheran Church.…………...……………...Sundays - 9 : 00am 241 Line St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296 St Joseph’s Catholic Church.……………….…......Sundays - 10 : 30am PO Box 577 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257 St Mark ’s Lutheran Church...…………....…………Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111

St Mar y’s Catholic Church...…..................................Sundays - 8 : 00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthew’s Episcopal Church..…...........……………Sundays - 9 : 30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923-1219 (507) 867-3707

St Matthew’s Lutheran Church..……………………Sundays - 9 : 00am Harmony, MN 55939 (Granger) (507) 772- 4474 St Olaf Catholic Church...........Sun. (1 & 2) - 10 :30am & (3 & 4) - 8 : 45am 114 N Locust, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5268

St Patrick ’s Church Hall ………………......…......Saturday - 5 : 00pm Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church.....................................Sundays - 9 : 00am 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul Lutheran Church............................................Sundays - 9 :00am 215 N Miller St, Lime Springs, IA 52155 (563) 566-2389

Sumner Center United Methodist Church.…........…Sundays - 10 :30am 9 miles N. of Spring Valley on Co. Rd. 1 (507) 696-4197 Trinity Fellowship ELCA..…………………......….Sundays - 10 : 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211 Trinit y Evangelical Lutheran Church……….......……Sundays - 10 : 30am

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Union Prairie Lutheran..……………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3363 Whalan Lutheran Church.............................................. Sundays - 9:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398 Wykof f United Methodist Church.…….……….…Sundays- 10 : 30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 202-2275

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By Rich Wicks The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 6pm. All members were in attendance: Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Bill Bires, Jeff Vehrenkamp and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the meeting opened with the approval of prior minutes and February preliminary accounts payable. No visitors had signed up to address the council, but two students from Grand Meadow were observing for class credit.

The council considered an application from the Sportsmen’s Club for a raffle permit, and it was unanimously approved.

Next, the council discussed the county ambulance contract, which Deb Zimmer stated was the same as the contract used in prior years. This, also, was unanimously approved. The council then heard from Chad Hindt regarding a newly hired maintenance worker (Mitchell) who will be starting on February 22. Bill Bires then suggested that heat tape be installed this summer on the backside of the ambulance garage, to prevent ice dams next winter. He also summarized that the fire department has had very few calls and very few accidents recently. Deb Zimmer reported that www.ksmq.org

she’ll be on vacation all of next week, and will get back on the 22nd, which is the date of the next council meeting. She will submit a preliminary agenda before she leaves on vacation, and then will send an update on the 22nd to show any additions or changes.

Next, the council discussed the changeover to Sunshine as the city’s garbage hauler. Mayor Struzyk pointed out that some citizens are concerned that the new yellow bags are too small.

He said they are supposed to be 33-gallon bags, but they appear barely larger than 13-gallon bags. Todd Jones pointed out that some citizens have reported their garbage hasn’t been picked up, but this is likely due to Sunshine still figuring out their routes and missing a few “back alley” locations.

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and Karol (Truhlar) Horsman.

He was raised in Chatfield and graduated from Chatfield High School in 1984. He was a farmer and worked at Tuohy Furniture for 26 years.

Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time outside. He was a member of the National Rifle Association.

He was preceded in death by his father Larry, brother-in-law Brian Gathje, and grandparents.

Mike is lovingly remembered by his mother, Karol of Chatfield; two brothers, Rick Horsman and Scott Horsman of Chatfield; two sisters, Kim (Pat) Horsman-Nickolay of Mesquite, Nev., and Nadine (Kyle) Merkel of Spring Valley; and his fiancee,

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The funeral service was held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, February 8, 2016 at Pilot Mound Lutheran Church in rural Chatfield, with Pastor Sarah J. Walker-Brown officiating. The visitation was held Sunday, February 7, 2016 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield, and one hour prior to the service at church on Monday.

The committal service took place at Washington Cemetery in rural Spring Valley following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials were preferred to the family to set up a memorial in Mike’s memory.

Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield assisted the family with arrangements. To share a condolence with the family, please visit www.rileyfuneralhomes.com.

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bage pickup days, since these have changed with the switchover to Sunshine. Zimmer said everyone’s recycling day will be every other week, on the same day as their regular weekly garbage pickup. Regarding these dates, she said, “We’ve put it on Facebook, we’ve had it on our website.” She encouraged anyone with questions to check these for clarification.

Jones praised Chad for doing a great job of snow removal on the city streets. Mayor Struzyk agreed, saying, “I think Chad and the part-time boys did a heck of a job. The snow was heavy, and it was driven on so it got packed down. But I’ve seen them out there with the blade, and it’s in good shape.”

The meeting adjourned about 6:15 p.m. The next regular meeting will be February 22 at 6 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.

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By Tammy Danielson A wife and supper—the saga continues Warning: All of the good wives reading this column may gasp or be shaking their heads in disbelief after getting through the first few paragraphs of this column. However, the truth shall set me free---just keepin’ it real. Read at your own risk.

How many of you moms have certain phrases you say tersely under your breath when you hear one of these statements from your husband?

1. We are out of milk!

2. I hope we have something good for supper!

3. There is nothing in the fridge to eat!

Well…my under-my-breathso-no-one-can-hear phrase goes something like this, “OMG! Really!!!”

I started writing this column six years ago and those questions are still habitual conversation in our house. Between the picky palates of the men in my house and the little time that I have to cook after leaving work, stopping for errands, and stopping for groceries, it is not surprising that those simple statements can make my blood boil. The after-work

rush has totally spoiled my desire to cook intricate and great meals for my guys. The same rush has turned me into an easy-meal mom---the easier the better. As a result, I have become increasingly addicted to the one to two minute videos on FaceBook that show you how to make quick meals--no frills, very few ingredient recipes, and a lot of them are slow cooker (mom helper) recipes.

Sadly, this once devoted family cook has turned to the supper “dark side.” If the hubby calls and wants KFC…I say OK! If I get asked to pick up a pizza on the way home…I say, what kind? And, the best one, if the hubby had a big lunch and is really not hungry for a big dinner and asks for popcorn….wahoooo, let me get you the salt honey! The rush I get on those nights is awesome; it is like a blast of freedom from the evening cooking commitment. Could

Midwest Living Chocolate chip bread pudding

6 cups dry firm white bread cubes –I use Pepperidge Farms Cinnamon Bread 1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate pieces 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds 4 eggs 3 cups milk 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla Place dry bread cubes in the bottom of a well-buttered 13x9 pan. Sprinkle the chocolate and pecans, walnuts, or almonds over dry bread cubes and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, beat together eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla. Pour egg mixture over the bread, the chocolate pieces, and the nuts. Gently push down on the bread cubes with the back of a large spoon, making sure the bread absorbs the egg mixture, and the chocolate pieces and nuts are covered with the egg mixture.

Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. If the top starts to over-brown, cover loosely with foil until custard is set.

Cool the bread pudding slightly. Serve warm with Brown-Sugar Sauce (see recipe below).

Brown-Sugar Sauce 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 cup water 2/3 cup half-and-half or light cream 1/4 cup light-colored corn syrup 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla In a small heavy saucepan, stir together brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water. Add half-and-half or light cream, lightcolored corn syrup and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly (mixture may look curdled). Cook and stir for two minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Serve warm over bread pudding. (Cover and chill any leftover sauce in a mason jar for up to three days.)

that feeling be considered selfish or self-serving? Absolutely!

And my fellow wives, I would have felt guilty about it in the early years of marriage, but that guilt is gone. Long gone.

A night that I do not have to make supper is a total stress reliever.

Is there a drawback to this weekday easy-meal trap that I have fallen in to this winter?

Oh yes. The clear drawback for me is that I can now spend hours on a weekend (literally) cooking up long recipes and dabbling in the kitchen. It is my choice to totally putz around the kitchen on a Sunday and take my time trying new recipes or going grocery shopping to get a few items and lingering at the store way longer than needed. Why? The reason is simple: I am cooking and shopping on my time clock and my terms with no after-work rush and no one wanting me to hurry and make supper. One other drawback… more dishes to wash on weekends!

So wives...give up the weekday rush and never-ending supper saga by having at least one easy meal a week and, do it without any guilt or thinking twice.

My friends at work have benefited from my weekend cooking lately, including this bread pudding recipe that was a hit! The recipe may seem long, but it comes together fast and easy.

Thank you to my family and friends

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Along with a rich history of western settlement, the ceremony site was adorned with antique trinkets from the past frozen in time such as trucks, a piano, buildings, and tools. The final touches were complete with the gorgeous scenery of desert cacti, mountainous terrain, and a beautiful stainedglass archway.

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Harmony, Minn., and Deborah Lange of St. Charles, Minn. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Manley Lange of Harmony, Minn., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Murn Pfremmer. The groom is the son of Rhonda Schultz of Stewartville, Minn. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jahraus of Byron, Minn.

The bride wore a knee-length, short-sleeved gold-sequined dress with an ivory jacket and was complemented by a crown of baby’s breath flowers, a pair of her grandmother’s pearl earrings, and taupe heels with fringes. The bride carried a hand-tied bouquet of white roses, orange daisies, and pink carnations (the bride’s sorority of Gamma Phi Beta signature flower). The ceremony was surrounded by close friends of both the bride and groom with the bride’s brother, Joseph Pfremmer of Mesa, Ariz., and the groom’s mother, Rhonda, and brother, Ryan Snipes of Rochester, Minn., in attendance. The couple’s witnesses were the bride’s brother, Joseph, and the groom’s long-time friend, Ryan McCoy of Stewartville, Minn. There were a total of 30 guests in attendance who came from Minnesota, Wisconsin, southern California, Arizona, and Louisiana.

The bride is a graduate of Fillmore Central High School in Harmony, Minn. She graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor of Science in biology, and now works at Mayo Clinic in their Cancer Research Center in Rochester, Minn. The groom is a graduate of Stewartville High School in Stewartville, Minn. He attended Winona State University and is a long-time employee of Tags Drywall, centered in Byron, Minn.

The couple will be settling in Stewartville, Minn., while enjoying spending time together with their family and friends, attending Twins baseball games, and relaxing at home with their two dogs named Stafford (8 months), a male lab mix rescue, and Mickie (8 years), a female miniature Dachshund. There are no plans to honeymoon, but the couple hopes to travel the United States more in-depth in the years to come.

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By Magnolia Decker “Love is not a big enough word.”

A quote from one of my favorite movies, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, this captures the idea that love can be for everyone and can be shown every day to let the important individuals in our lives know they Magnolia are appreciDecker ated.

Del Griffith, played by John Candy, teaches us about love found in an unlikely friendship, and about the undying love found in loss. Del Griffith shows us that love doesn’t go away when the person dies, it just changes into something more manageable: the word love could not accurately convey all the emotions felt. What if we as Americans, educators, relatives, and friends demonstrated our love in a way the word “love” could not match up to it? I realize yesterday was Valentine’s Day, “the day of love”, but there shouldn’t just be one day in an entire year to show our appreciation for those who are important in our lives!

“Love is not a big enough word.” Sometimes, words in the English language are not able to express the overwhelming feeling of gratitude, care, appreciation, affection, passion or love one truly feels. Del Griffith pinpointed this in his quote about the enormity of love. In Japanese, ‘Wabi-Sabi’ is

the art of finding and embracing beauty in the imperfections of nature. It is a pure and uncontrolled love for a flaw or a mistake or a natural form, even if it has rips and tears. In Denmark, one form of love doesn’t have to be romantic or emotional, it can simply be happy. “Hygge”, in Danish, could be translated as a warm fireplace, good food, and friends and family that share these moments together.

So here we are, with not just one, but 365 days to show the people in our lives they are cherished. Del Griffith is a character who may not have conformed in the way society wanted, or picked the career society accepted, but he demonstrated the power of loving himself and sharing his love through his smiles and joy with every person he encountered. He found friendship in an unlikely place and taught Neil Page, played by Steve Martin, about the value each individual possesses.

Del Griffith teaches us that there are no boundaries or borders for the person you want to become; you have the power to be who you chose. Go and be a shower curtain ring salesman, like Del, and love every second of your job!

Because if you do, people will love you back! You don’t only have to love your family or significant other, you can love your friends or your job or your schoolwork or all your crazy activities. These new avenues of love in different forms open up opportunities for new relationships and make for a fuller life. Happy February 15!

Another day of love and the start to 365 days of love.

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Chatfield discusses financing options for storm water improvements

By Karen Reisner At the February 8 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, possible options to pay for needed storm water improvements were discussed.

The two most likely funding streams for funding storm water improvements and maintenance are either through the tax levy or through the establishment of a storm water utility. The fact that Chatfield lies primarily in a valley, managing storm water, has relied in part on above ground ditches and waterways. This above ground system is not without problems.

There was discussion on which method of financing is fairest. City Clerk Joel Young noted that the Public Works committee favors using the tax levy to fund these projects. He explained that a storm water utility is more complicated, as different size parcels and different uses will have varying payments. However, the cost of storm water service is not related to the assessed value of a property, which may make the tax levy financing option less than equitable. Tax exempt properties which may have a greater contribution to run off would not pay any of the cost under the tax levy financing option.

Councilor Ken Jacobson asked which method will provide funding quicker to allow improvements to be made. Young noted that some money for improvements was built into the levy this year.

Mayor Russ Smith said they are always going to face storm water issues. Young maintained that a storm water utility dedicates funding for storm water improvements and maintenance.

Councilor Paul Novotny said about $50,000 of the tax levy was dedicated to storm water issues this year. He said he was leaning toward using the tax levy, adding that either way we need to start.

Novotny noted there are just as many miles of storm sewer as there are streets. He maintained that erosion from water run off isn’t the whole picture. Jacobson addressed the fairness issue, saying we all live together as a community and we have a community issue with storm water.

Young said the issue will be discussed further in committee. At this point, there are two particular erosion areas to be addressed, the James/Margaret St. area and County Road 10/Burr Oak Ave. area. He suggested the storm water issue could be put on the capital improvement plan.

Planning and Zoning report City planner Kristi Clarke reported that an annual review of the 17 conditional use permits in Chatfield was conducted last fall.

The CUPs were approved from 2000 to 2014. All of the CUPs were found to be in compliance.

Clarke then reviewed the Planning and Zoning department annual report. A Comprehensive Plan Update was completed in 2015. A Regional Park Concept Plan for Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission was completed. Safe Routes to School concept plans for the elementary and high school were completed, allowing the city to apply for funding.

Sixty-five permits were issued in 2015, more than each of the past couple of years. Eight were issued

for new single family homes. Total construction was up. Commercial construction was up substantially due to improvements at the Chatfield Center for the Arts.

The number of undeveloped/ buildable lots in the city has gone down.

A very detailed Park Master Plan has been updated. The plan is 91 pages and includes maps, citywide trails and definitions of community and neighborhood parks. Jacobson asked how the plan will help the city’s effort to get a Regional Park status. Clarke noted the city’s first submittal was lost and the plan will be resubmitted in about six months. She said once we get the Regional Park designation, we can go after funding.

Other business in brief • This year is the 125th anniversary of the fire department.

Approval was given to use the fire hall for a dance/beer garden on Friday, August 12. The event will be sponsored by the Firefighters’ Activities Association.

• A resolution was approved supporting an increase in Local Government Aid in the 2016 Legislative Session. The resolution is in support of an increase in the base appropriation for LGA of $45.5 million to be effective for aid payable in 2017. The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities encouraged the adoption of the resolution. Young said LGA is our life blood when it comes to funding.

• Young announced that he has finished his twenty-fifth year with the city, adding it has been an honor to do it. Councilor Robert Pederson told Young “you have been a big asset to the city.”

Newburg combined charities results The 2015 Newburg Combined Charities has ended with a total of $915. The money will be divided among the following charities: American Cancer Society, $243; American Heart Association, $213; Arthritis Foun-

dation, $168; Courage Center for Children with Disabilities, $148; ARC of SE Minnesota for the Mentally Impaired, $143.

No expenses were incurred, as the committee members paid for the printing, postage, etc.

The committee members Shannon Vickerman, Leah Austin, and Lisa Halverson would like to thank the generous people of Newburg Township for making this charity drive a success.

Free water testing at National Trout Center Former Rushford resident Marshall Hoiness recently received the Top 50 Kids Teacher Award. Since 2004, this award has honored the elite professionals who have dedicated their careers to developing junior golf in their communities and who are known for their overall excellence and commitment to serving youth. These experienced individuals have committed themselves to helping kids develop a love for the game of golf that lasts well beyond their junior days. Finding the ideal instructor is an important process to parents of junior golfers. U.S. Kids Golf is proud to associate itself with these distinguished professionals and enthusiastically recommends them to all young golfers.

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On Saturday, Feb 20, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., the National Trout Center will be conducting free water testing at our location in Preston, Minn. We will be working with the Fillmore

County SWCD experts to test water for nitrate concentrations.

The public is invited to bring in samples from their tap, private wells, or local streams for testing. A small sample of 2- 4

oz. in a clean sample bottle is all that is required.

Please join us for this testing or just to ask any questions that you may have regarding local water issues.

Fillmore Central students chosen for Dorian Honor Band Fillmore Central High School is proud to have eight students selected to the 2016 Dorian Honor Band at Luther College.

The festival is scheduled for Sunday, February 28 - Monday, February 29, 2016 on the campus of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.

Students have the opportunity to perform as a member of one of two “massed” bands, or as a member of one select “symphonic” band. Students selected for massed band participation are divided equally between the two ensembles and represent the best

their school has to offer in terms of student musicians. Students selected for the symphonic band are typically all-state band members as well.

Students will rehearse with their ensembles Sunday evening and all day Monday. The festival will conclude with a concert at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 29 in the Center for Faith and Life on the Luther campus, with all three bands performing. There is no admission for the concert.

Participating Fillmore Central High School Student in the

“massed” bands include: Kenzie Broadwater, alto saxophone; Elayna Kiehne, alto saxophone; Gabrielle Shupe, clarinet; Megan Hendrickson, clarinet; Maggie McKernan, flute; Rianna Ryan, oboe; Vaughan Schmidt, bass; Kiera Olson, trumpet; Casey Olson, trumpet; Alex Mathison, trumpet; and Kurtis Hershberger, trumpet.

FCHS students in the symphonic band include Alex Lange, trumpet.

Congratulations to all of these wonderful students!

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Pay Equity Implementation Report was submitted on January 27. The first-ever Root River Bluff & Valley Bicycle Tour will be held July 8 - 10, 2016. Each town is being asked to represent itself and what it has to offer to the bicyclists in the area during that time.

Police Chief Mosher submitted his report for January 2016 as follows: Jan. 7 - responded to a two vehicle accident on Hwy. 52/80. No injuries were reported. Jan. 20 - follow up on a concern for dogs welfare of cold in -15 degree temperature.

Assisted John Hanson with posting water shut off, then shutting off water. Attended Mayo One landing zone training.

Jan. 28 - received complaint about Kirby vacuum salesmen working after 9 p.m. Contact was made with the salesmen and

Monday, February 15, 2016

they will stop sales at 8 p.m.

Motion by Gudmundson, seconded by Wangen, to approve a 2016 off-sale, on-sale, and Sunday sale liquor license for the Bent Wrench. Motion carried.

New service contract with McGuire Iron, Inc. with a rate increase from $1,190 to $1,800.

There will be a B & B Fundraiser on March 5 if any Fountain businesses and residents are interested in participating or making monetary or other donations.

Motion by Schott, seconded

by Ostby, to accept bid from Magney Construction for recycle pump improvement in the amount of $56,700. Motion carried.

Personnel Policy is being reviewed. Updates will be given at the March meeting.

New members of the Fountain Fire Department include Michael Heide and Tyler Heibel.

Meeting adjourned.

The Fountain City Council discussed the direction of the town’s annual celebration, Trail Days, during the February council meeting.

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By Hannah Wingert The Harmony City Council met on February 9, 2016 at 7 p.m. City Administrator Jerome Illg was absent.

The minutes from the January meeting were reviewed and approved, as well as the claims.

A liquor license for Kwik Trip was approved.

The Fillmore County Ambulance Subsidy Contract was approved by the council, with a $4,500 subsidy.

Rod Johnson from the Harmony Fire Department was present at the meeting to update the council on the new members of the crew. The new assistant chiefs are Ross Bahl and Craig Morem.

Kyle Morem and Dan Dornink also joined the fire crew.

Johnson asked permission from the council for the fire department to start looking for a new grass rig. The one the department currently owns is not working right and attempts to fix it have been unsuccessful. The department plans to take the winch off of the rig and put it on the new truck since it’s fairly new too. The council approved the request.

Building and Maintenance Director Chris Johnson updated the council on the wastewater treatment plant project. On February 10, a repairman from Ames, Iowa is coming to look at the grit system, as it’s still not working.

If it can’t be repaired, it will need to be replaced. Currently, the sand and grit that comes in with the water is not being filtered out and is being treated at the plant, which takes up a lot of space in the tanks.

At their monthly meeting, the EDA discussed the need for a dentist in the City of Harmony.

Mayor Steve Donney, who is also a member of the EDA, noted that there are dental groups looking for communities with a minimum of 2,500 residents in which to establish a practice without competition. As Preston doesn’t have a dentist either, Harmony is a prime location.

The park board is still looking at options for the natural park they’re planning to build in Harmony. Jerome Illg is gathering information and bids before the park board will have another meeting about the park.

The library board met, but was unable to make any decisions as they didn’t have a quorum present.

The arts board is still looking for some high school students to join the board. Unfortunately, they’re finding that most of the kids who would be interested are already involved in a lot of extracurricular activities and don’t have much time. They’re hoping to find students in the 10th-12th grades who would be willing to attend bi-monthly meetings and participate in several activities put together by the arts board.

They would like students to serve for two years on the board.

The bike trail expansion proj-

ect, which will extend the trail to the Minnesota/Iowa border, is moving along. On February 24, some of the local residents involved in the project will meet with legislators at the capital to discuss funding.

The Swing into Spring community fundraising event will be held at Wheeler’s on March 12. Tickets are $30 apiece and raffle tickets can be purchased

for $20.

The council was happy to see a good turnout for the Fillmore Central ECFE Father Daughter Dance. The dance was held at the community center on the same night as the council meeting, so they were able to see what a fun event it is for the attendees.

The next council meeting will be held March 8 at 7 p.m.

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Mikayla Vande Zande enjoyed the picture presentation put together by last year’s historian Theresa Doerr. She also enjoyed the awards she received, including a bridle rack, clips for her split

The Fillmore County 4-H Horse Project met on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the extension office in Preston for their annual awards banquet and potluck. Everyone brought delicious food to share as they announced awards from the past year. “I enjoyed seeing so many people

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Along with the potluck and awards banquet, members brought horse related items for a tack swap. Chase Ketterhagen remarked, “The awards banquet was a lot of fun, with plenty of food and a bunch of neat prizes and the tack swap was full of good stuff to buy.”

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“In our defense, with what the city had gone through with the prior administrator, we had to be complete and thorough,” added councilor Vern Bunke.

The search for the new administrator will play out much like the last search, albeit at a decidedly quicker pace. The council will first review the administra-

tor job description and scoring process for applications. As in the previous hiring, the applications will be scored on various items, including education and experience, by a committee which includes the entire council, five citizen representatives, and two members of city staff.

Application scoring will reduce the applicant pool to a number the committee deems worthy of interviewing. Eventually, the number will be reduced to two final applicants. The council will have the job description and scoring process ready for approval at the February

The Rushford Council reluctantly approved the resignation of City Administrator Steve Sarvi at the February 8 meeting. The group joked that perhaps Sarvi could continue to serve the city on nights and weekends. Pictured, left to right, is councilor Terri Benson, Mayor Chris Hallum, councilors Jim O'Donnell and Mark Honsey, and Sarvi.

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Monday, February 15, 2016 22 council meeting. Per labor management contracts, the position will be posted for internally for five days. The council hopes to conduct interviews by midApril, having the selected candidate begin work in mid-May. The city council spoke well of Sarvi, indicating his work over the last years and how much he’ll be missed. “It will be very hard to replace him,” stated Mayor Hallum.

“It’s been an honor to serve the council and city,” responded Sarvi. I’ve waited for 20 years for this opening. But, I’m staying as a taxpayer,” he added, noting his family will continue to reside in Rushford. “I’ll be keeping an eye on things.”

In other news, the city has moved forward an initiative to see the development of a Veterans Memorial Park in Rushford.

A proposal put forward by a subcommittee of concerned residents requesting city assistance was passed by the council unanimously. The subcommittee has been meeting for some time to discuss several concept ideas and locations throughout the city, but has requested the hiring of a consultant to assist with development of a final layout and concept.

The subcommittee recently held a conference call with Bolton & Menk, the city engineer, and developed a work plan to help the process. A work order calling for three items from the city was prepared for council approval. The first point asks to allow a veterans park to be built in Creekside Park, a location agreed upon due to the central location, accessibility, and availability of amenities. The subcommittee will obtain permission from the city for all work to be performed as part of the construction, but requests all ongoing park landscape maintenance to be the responsibility of the city. Secondly, the subcommittee requests the city enter into the work order presented

by Bolton & Menk with the work to be either fully or partially reimbursed to the city.

Lastly, that the city act as fiscal agent for all funds raised and expended for the project.

The subcommittee will assist in obtaining community funds and grants to the park can become a reality. In addition, it’s been noted that a local Boy Scout is interested in helping with the project as part of an Eagle Scout badge.

“It’s a worthy project,” noted councilor Vern Bunke. “The city should be involved.”

The city council has also approved the preparation of a feasibility study for the 2016 Street & Utility Reconstruction Project. The project is to include South Burr Oak Street and Hillcrest Drive. At the January 25 council meeting, the city engineer, Bolton & Menk presented a detailed report of various street and infrastructure needs of the city. Further information and resolutions are needed to move the project forward, but will likely happen at an acceler-

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ated timeline in order to get the work moving this spring/summer.

According to the engineer Brian Malm, Hillcrest Drive is in the greatest need of work, due to both utility and road condition. The culdesac road is prime for a looped water main service, to improve water quality, but the work will be an alternate on feasibility plans and a water main stub put in the road plan for now. The water main size on Hillcrest is already known to be undersized and the feasibility study will help define and narrow the scope of the project in other issues as well.

Cost estimates on the work are approximately $1.1 million.

Whether or not the lift station will also need work, such as an additional pump, remains to be determined. Public Works Director Roger Knutson indicated the line to the station is undersized. Because of these additional items, Malm indi-

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The projects will be assessable to affected properties up to 30%, as is the city policy, but it’s too early to determine exact amounts. Assessments will be taxable for 2017. Once the study is completed, the council will need to accept it and schedule a public hearing on the project. Following the hearing, the council can approve the project and send it out for bids.

While the council may authorize the study prep now, if it’s later determined to hold off on the project or portions of it if bids are not amenable to financing, the engineering work will hold valuable. “It’s not going to be wasted work,” stressed Malm.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, February 22, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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By Kirsten Zoellner At the Wednesday, February 10 city meeting, the Peterson council discussed a comprehensive list of city infrastructure and when they were last modified. The listing included street, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, electrical, equipment, buildings, and natural gas. Plans for future street improvement are in the early stages and the listing indicates that most, other than County 25, which was addressed by the city and county

last year, haven’t been touched since the mid-90s.

“Prior to deciding on streets, we’ve heard suggestion that we should look at all utilities underneath,” said councilor Loren Rue. The city has already determined that River and Park Streets are the most critical need.

The roads have seen subsequent sealcoating since and it’s been recommended that the road depths are too high.

Councilor Dick Lee noted that

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PETERSON, MN, February 3, 2016 – Interested residents of the Rushford Peterson Valley are invited to a meeting Monday, March 7, 2016 at 7 p.m. in the Peterson Middle School cafeteria to discuss ideas for the building and grounds. Architect David Kane, with Widseth Smith Nolting, will be leading the discussion and presenting updated concept drawings of the building and grounds.

Should the gym end of the building be used as an event center and the classroom portion be turned into apartments/ condos? Should there be townhomes or single family home lots developed on the football field? What ideas do you have for the building and grounds?

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February 19 & 21

The Lanesboro community will have two opportunities to learn more about a newly-approved concept project that will take place over the next four months.

Everyone is invited to an Information Meeting on Friday, February 19, at the Community Center, located at 202 Parkway Ave. in Lanesboro. The meeting begins at 7 p.m.

The second opportunity is a web-based presentation about the project on Sunday, February 21, at Lanesboro Elementary School at 3 p.m. The meeting will take place in the school’s Library Media Center.

The Lanesboro Concept Project, initiated by the Lanesboro Economic Development Authority (EDA) and approved by the City of Lanesboro, will contract with Randall Arendt, Senior Conservation Advisor at the Natural Lands Trust in Media, Pennsylvania, and former Director of Planning and Research at the Center for Rural Massachusetts, to lead a process that will result in proposed design concepts for Lanesboro’s future.

Nationally-recognized in his field, Arendt has published more than 20 works on community-planning, including his most recent book, “Rural by Design—Planning for Town and Country”. His work focuses on helping rural communities grow while maintaining and enhancing conservation priorities and rural-based values.

For more information on these meetings, visit www.lanesboro-mn.gov, or contact Michele Peterson, Lanesboro City Administrator, at (507) 467-3722.

it’s been suggested the roads see a mill and overlay, with four inches being milled off and only two inches relaid. Additional fill could be used in alley ways within the city.

The city will get quotes on smoke or camera testing sewer lines and doing a locate for water mains. Additionally, they will look at replacing shut offs that haven’t been addressed in the last ten years. The preliminary goal will be addressing County 25 to County 25, via River Street and Park Street. “It would be great if we could get that much done,” added Lee. A draft electrical rate study has been prepared for the city by Tom Nigon of Star Engineering Services. While the city electrical fund is maintaining, it is not building revenues that would be used for infrastructure upgrades and emergencies. It is recommended that the city should have $75,000 in Electrical Fund reserves. Currently there is just $40,000. The city needs to raise its rate a percentage above operating expenses, but what that percentage will be is undetermined.

“I think we should consider what Tri-County Electric would charge to take over service,” suggested councilor Rue. However, councilor Lee disagreed. “It’s almost been one of our better profits. Peterson only has water, sewer, and electric. We don’t want to lose our income and that’s what we’d be doing.”

Mayor Tim Hallum and City Clerk Megan Boyum will meet with Tri-County Electric and Star Engineering and will have something to present at the next meeting. “It’s a place to start,” added Rue. The council has approved the submittal of an application for a Southeastern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) to aid in developing concepts for the current Rushford-Peterson Middle School, which will be vacant in fall of 2017 due to a new school being built in Rushford.

The city has received some draft concepts from architect David Kane, but the council is eager to explore as many options for the space as possible.

The SMIF grant would assist in finding a person to further explore economic development options. Councilor Gail Boyum will assist with writing the grant and local volunteers may be utilized to determine costs of various options.

“Naturally we would be behind anything that helps with development there,” said councilor Rue. “Anything that could be looked at should be. It should be explored more than what’s being presented. It seems like the easy way out making it living space.” It was noted by Clerk Boyum that the idea of living space development was the most popular idea during initial discussions with the architect and school.

“I agree. Other avenues should be explored,” added councilor Dave Colbenson. “I would like to see other businesses or a business in there. Jobs are more beneficial than living space.”

The council discussed, but tabled, a decision on health care contributions for Public Works Manager Rick Lee. A fraction of what was previously allocated to health savings account (HSA) is currently being allocated and it’s been requested the council review the amount and make adjustments accordingly. Overall, the city is contributing less to Lee’s healthcare costs than it has historically. The HSA came into play with introduction of the Healthcare Reform Act. Since then, Lee has transitioned to a high deductible, low premium plan and the premium has jumped from $287 per month in 2015 to $527 per month in 2016. Additionally, the council is now contributing less than $50 to the HSA. It’s been rec-

ommended that $200 ($280 is the maximum) would be a fair adjustment.

“Le’s take a closer look and push some numbers,” suggested councilor Rue. “Let’s look at cost of living increases and what have been the benefit losses.”

The council also discussed a request by Kim Chiglo to waive water and sewer fees while the Chiglo’s residential and business properties are vacant. Mayor Hallum noted there is a disconnect fee, but Clerk Boyum added that the Chiglo’s don’t want the water disconnected in case the properties are shown to potential buyers.

The city has historically never allowed water and sewer to be waived in case of vacancy, instead utilizing disconnection.

“We don’t want to set that precedent,” noted councilor Rue. The council unanimously agreed in a vote.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Wednesday, March 9, at 7 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

The Peterson Council discusses future infrastructure plans at the February 10 meeting. Pictured clockwise, beginning at left are Clerk Megan Boyum, Mayor Tim Hallum, councilors Dick Lee, Loren Rue, and Dave Colbenson.

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Mayor Robin Krom thanked the candidates for attending the meeting and noted that all three were well qualified. After some deliberation, the council appointed Char Brown as Public Utilities Commissioner.

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Photo by Michele Peterson vation Commission’s report. The chairperson resigned at the last ral Resources. Bell stated that the meeting, which left two openings

By Hannah Wingert The Lanesboro City Council dam project is one of the reasons on the commission. They recentmet on February 1 at 5:30 p.m. he applied for the commissioner ly received applications from two for their regular meeting. All position. He believes that with- Lanesboro residents interested in out the dam, there would be no joining the HPC. The council council members were present.

The Lanesboro Public Library’s Lanesboro. He also noted that approved both applicants. circulation numbers were down the current wastewater treatment Owners of the Iron Horse Outslightly throughout the month plant is 90-years-old and badly fitters and Inn, Pat and Karla of January. The numbers have in need of updating. “We need Shanahan, were presented with increased overall over the last cou- to have a clean picture of energy the Historic Preservation Award dependence,” Bell said in his final by the HPC. The Shanahans ple of years, though. have worked hard to restore their All three of the applicants statement. for the Lanesboro Public Utili- Char Brown addressed the building, which is on the historic ties Commissioner position were council next. She and her hus- registry, while keeping a historic present to address the council. band, Michael Brown, are rela- feel and using many antiques and The first applicant was Don Bell. tively new residents to Lanesboro, recycled items, such as doors.

He passed out copies of a letter he having moved here in April, 2015. They’ve followed all the proper had sent to President Obama to Brown is an electrical engineer avenues for renovating a historic the members of the council. He and has worked for the state of building and are happy with how also sent the letter to other politi- New York in that capacity. She is it’s turned out. The Inn was origical officials, such as the Minneso- currently employed at the Mayo nally built in 1887. ta senators and representatives. In Clinic in laboratory services and The Planning and Zoning Comthe letter, he detailed Lanesboro’s development with project man- mission granted a conditional use need for funding to repair the agement responsibilities. She liquor license to 2 Rivers Brewery. dam which has a unique historical believes that her skill set and One member of the commission significance. The dam was origi- resume would be a good match has resigned, leaving an opening nally built in 1868 and provides for the commissioner position. which will be advertised. hydroelectric power to the city of “I would like to serve the com- Peterson noted that a no parkLanesboro. It has been classified munity I’m so proud to be a part ing zone needs to be established for 375 feet on the North side of as being in poor condition by the of.” Brown concluded.

Minnesota Department of Natu- The last to speak was John Piep- Elmwood Street past the intersection with Kenilworth. When vehicles park on both sides of the street, emergency vehicles and snow plows are not able to get through the street, which is a hazard. City Attorney Thomas Manion will write up an ordinance addressing the parking issue Advertise in the Fillmore County Journal which will go into effect upon Deadline for ad copy is noon on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 newspaper publication. The no Please email ad copy and to ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com parking zone will be in effect year or call 765.2151 with any questions round.

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Councilmember Autumn Johnson gave the ambulance report, noting that there have been twice as many calls this year as there at the same time in 2015.

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The chairperson of the EDA, Michael Brown, presented a time sensitive proposal to the council. The nationally recognized city planner and designer, Randall Arendt is planning to retire in 2016, but has offered a contract to the city of Lanesboro at well below market value before he makes his retirement official. Within a short time, 39 individuals and entities with interests in Lanesboro have pledged money amounting to a total of $25,400. That amount includes a pledge of $7,000 from the EDA. Brown pointed out that this shows a strong interest in the project. He respectfully requested that the council approve the proposal to sign a contract with Arendt to plan Lanesboro’s future and asked that it be done as soon as possible to ensure time enough to finish the project before Arendt’s retirement from city planning.

Councilmember Jason Resseman stated that while it is a wonderful opportunity, he and the rest of the council just found out about it on Friday, which hadn’t given them time to gather more information on it. He felt that more community members needed to be aware of it before moving forward. Councilmember Johnson concurred with Resseman’s feelings and suggested that the council meet next week to discuss it further. “We don’t want to be accused of sliding something past the residents. We need transparency.” she added. Brown said that, while he understands that government bodies need time to deliberate things before making decisions, when an opportunity presents itself, sometimes it needs to be seized before it passes by.

After much discussion, including comments and questions by the public present at the council meeting, councilmember Tom Dybing made a motion to go forward with the project with a cap of $5,000 pledged by the city. Councilmember Tom Smith seconded the motion, and it was passed.

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Representatives from ISG, Bolten and Menk, and WHKS engineering services each presented the council with their company’s proposal for the street project. After hearing each proposal, the council accepted the bid from Bolten and Menk.

City Administrator Michele Peterson updated the council on the filling of the maintenance worker position. After a long interview process, which included many qualified applicants, the hiring committee recommended that the council approve the hiring of Steve Majerus. A motion to that effect was passed.

The council passed a resolution for dam funding which will provide information to the legislature.

The project will cost approximately $3.45 million to complete.

Peterson asked the council for approval for her to attend the 2016 Clerks Institute and 2016 Safety and Loss Control Workshop. Approval was granted.

Peterson said that the city has received many requests to accept credit cards as a payment option.

She is looking into options to cost share the service between the public utilities department and the ambulance department.

The National Weather Service is looking for a volunteer in Lanesboro to submit daily measurements. The service provides training and a rain gauge. The volunteer must have internet access.

The golf cart ordinance will be updated to require that operators of golf carts in Lanesboro be at least 16 years of age. Annual permits can be purchased for $20.

Planning and Zoning took the recommendations made at the December council meeting for the Renewable Energy Ordinance and modified it to include them. There will be an emphasis on safety and all components will be required to be UL listed. An engineer certificate will not be required.

The public portion of the meeting was adjourned for a closed meeting. The next meeting will be held on March 7 at 5:30 p.m.

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The only difference has been that my ankle injury has been a slow recovery process. Even after physical therapy visits, I have not made as much progress as I would expect. But, I am still grateful for my condition. It could always be worse. I have to keep thinking that way.

As we get older, even if 42 doesn’t seem that old, we will experience setbacks.

Those setbacks are humbling, and that’s how I believe we are best to acknowledge them.

Youthfulness As my children now consume time slots on our only treadmill in our home, I have been given notice.

They are running faster than I anticipated at this age, which

challenges their old man (moi) to keep pace.

Following my ankle injury, I have been running at a modest pace of 6 miles per hour, which equates to 10 minute miles.

Not my best.

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straight every morning when I get out of bed in the morning.

And, I have to rotate my ankle about 12 to 15 times per day, cracking it in every direction, to discover some sort of relief.

Collectively, our family is now running more than 11 miles per day on the treadmill,

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which makes me think that our treadmill will be getting a workout in the days and months ahead.

What’s more alarming as a young father is that my son just ran two miles at a pace of 7 miles per hour. That’s the pace I used to run before my ankle injury. Of course, once I found out, I had to step up my game. So, I hopped on the treadmill and ran three miles at a pace of 7 miles per hour.

Honestly, I wouldn’t have stepped up my game on the treadmill if my son hadn’t reset the bar.

I used to run faster, but my ankle injury became a physical and mental hindrance.

We are a competitive family, and my son triggered something inside of me. He made me run faster.

My wife told me that there will come a day when he is

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The 9th grade team was in 3rd place going into the Regional meet. They had a difficult written round which hurt their placing, but fought back each oral round to make an amazing comeback with a 3rd place finish in the region! They brought home individual medals and a team trophy to add to HHS’s Knowledge Bowl accolades.

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Fillmore County Sports

By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com A couple basketball games occurred on a The Trende Thursday Report night, both involving RushfordPeterson, which had 1A East top seed implications. The Paul Trende Trojan girls notched their fifth straight win in downing Fillmore Central 53-36, a move that has them strangleholding the top spot. Terry Pelzl’s group is now 7-1 versus section adversaries. They have beaten the four teams (SG, Kingsland, FC twice, and Houston) that immediately follow them. All those wins have come by (low) double digits. They’ve scored 50-plus points the last four wins (topped 50 just four times the previous 16). Brianna Koop led the way (21 pts, 8-13 FGs, 5-6 FTs, 5 rebs, 4 assists, 3 stls), her fourth straight 20-point game (she had just two 20-point games before the span this season). Ashley Agrimson added 13 points (6-7 FGs). FC was led by Kendyl Bennett (11 pts). R-P moves to 7-7 (TRC), 12-8 (overall). FC falls to 2-11, 8-13. On the boys side, Spring Grove (#2 in Class A) beat the Trojans (#6 in Class A) for the first time since 2008, ending a 9-game losing streak. It likely secured the 21-1 Lions 1A East’s top seed. They trailed just once (27-26 - halftime) and used a 14-0 run out of the break to take control (40-27). R-P struggled to score in the second stanza (just 12 points). The final was 54-39. Noah Carlson (14 pts, 6-8 FG’s, 6 rebs, 5 stls) was the only Trojan in double figures. Caleb Thompson added 8 (pts) and 7 (rebs).

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was led by multi-year stalwarts Brady Schuttemeier (13 pts, 3-6 three’s, 5 rebs), Alex Engelhardt (12 pts, 4-6 three’s), and Chase Grinde (11 pts, 6-8 FTs). The Lions (notably) were minus-six turnovers (RP 17, SG 11), plus11 free throws (SG 15-19, RP 4-6), and plus-six threes (SG 9-27, RP 3-16). The last time SG beat R-P, the Trojans got redemption in the 1A East title game. R-P falls to 15-7 overall (12-2 TRC).

Late Ross Plays Propel Cougars

Victories haven’t come easily for either Mabel-Canton (5-15) or Lanesboro (4-17) in boys basketball this year. Like the first contest between the clubs, a 51-48 Cougar win, meeting two came down to the wire.

M-C controlled the start, jumping out 9-0. Lanesboro went 0 of 10 shooting. The Burros switched from pressing, to halfcourt zone, which slowed M-C. They still led at half (30-22) and by as many as 16 (40-24) in the second. Spearheaded by a slashing Collin Scott, Lanesboro then made a concerted effort to drive the basketball. They picked at the Cougar lead. With 1:20 to go, Cole Schwichtenberg found brother Carson for the only Burros three of the second half (they were 3-25 for the game). It gave the orange and black their first lead, 48-47. But M-C junior guard Wayne Ross subsequently found a wide open Tannor Fairchild for a lay-up (49-48).

Lanesboro’s last hope was put in Cole Schwichtenberg’s hands (0:10). But Ross thieved the ball at mid-court and scampered in for the game-sealing lay-up just before time expired. M-C again prevailed 51-48.

Ross (15 pts, 5 rebs, 5 stls) finished with a career-high. Senior Bryce Michels did the same (11 pts).

Scott (18 pts, 6 rebs, 4 stls, 3 blks) led the Burros. Marcus Mulvihill added 8 (pts) and 11

(rebs). M-C had 25 turnovers to Lanesboro 12. But the Cougars (20-44/45.5%) shot better from the field than the Burros (19-63/30.2%). It’s M-C’s first boys basketball sweep of Lanesboro since 2000, when Lonnie Morken was head coach and Doug Wyffels an assistant.

Hot Shots Houston’s boys fell to #2 Spring Grove, the Hurricanes’ fourth loss. They rebounded by beating Hope Lutheran and Lyle/Pacelli.

Austin Peplinski (27 pts/30 pts) and Micah Schutte (23 pts/27 pts) were electric offensively.

Excluding the SG game, Peplinski has scored 167 points over Houston’s last six (27.8 PPG, 62.7% FG’s). The ‘Canes are 15-3, 18-4. They’ve won six of seven.

Houston’s girls beat Lanesboro behind Kelly Jerviss’ 23 points.

They then completed the boy/ girl sweep of HL. Jerviss had 21 (pts) and 10 (rebs). Finally at full strength, Chatfield’s boys (6-10, 6-17) beat W-K and D-E to run their win streak to three.

Aaron Paulson had a career-high 19 versus the Falcons. All six Gophers to score had at least nine versus the Eagles. The Chatfield girls completed the boy/girl sweep of W-K. Sydney Gould then had 21 points in a win over Lake City. They’ve gone 10-3 after a 1-7 start (7-7, 11-10). Kingsland swept L-O in a boy/girl doubleheader. Eaen O’Byrne had a career-high 24 points. Four Lady Knights hit double figures, as they improved to 12-9 (6-7 TRC). M-C’s girls beat Schaeffer and W-K. Coranda Vickerman went over 1,000-points versus the Lions, then had 20 in the win over the Falcons. Payton Danielson added 19. The Lady Cougars are 8-7, 10-12. The M-C boys completed the boy/girls sweep of SA, as four Cougars hit double figures. Cole Schwictenberg had 22 points, but Lanesboro’s boys lost in double-OT to G-E. Chatfield wrestling beat FCLMC in a match that had eight weights affected by forfeits. In Section 1A wrestling play-offs, Chatfield (10-seed, 3-14) takes on Lake City (7-seed), winner to face Caledonia (2-seed). FCLMC (12-seed, 0-11) takes on W-K (5-seed), winner to face Goodhue (4-seed). In Class AA, LARP (7-seed, 7-12) faces La Crescent (10-seed) for the right to face 2-seed Albert Lea. GMLOK (6-seed, 7-4) wrestles PEM (3-seed). Jake Mandt (Chatfield, #1 at 138 in A), McCoy Tekautz (LARP, #9 at 152 in AA), Parker Hale (GMLOKS, #6 at 160 in AA), and Christopher Bain (GMLOKS, #5 at 182 in AA) are ranked heading to tournament time.

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Coranda Vickerman (holding ball, #4) is adjoined by teammates, signs, and cakes after eclipsing 1,000 career-points.

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Chatfield 74, W-K 53 (C: A Paulson 19 pts, 6 assists; Parker Fossum season-high 18 pts;

Carter Duxbury 11 pts, 8 rebs) FC 55, Cotter 47 (FC: Drew Tienter 12 pts; Trace Tollefson 11 pts, 8 rebs. Falcons are 3-12, 8-15) Houston 45, #2 SG 75 (H: Trevor Lundberg 14 pts, 8 rebs) D-E 51, Chatfield 66 (C: Cole Hines 14 pts; Dillon Bance 13 pts; C. Duxbury 11 pts, 11 rebs; Tristin Aguiar 10 pts; Gophers made 24 of 34 FT’s) Houston 84, HL 37 (H: A. Peplinski 27 pts; M. Schutte 23 pts; Jeremiah Johnson 12 pts, 6 rebs, 4 assists, 7 stls) L-O 55, Kingsland 85 (K: E. O’Byrne 24 pts; Quinn Larson 17 pts; Brennen O’Connor 10 pts) Lanesboro 62, G-E 69 2-OT (L: Co. Schwichtenberg 22 pts, 11 rebs, 5 stls; C. Scott 13 pts, 9 rebs, 7 stls; Andrew Luck 11 pts, 7 rebs; Ca. Schwichtenberg 10 pts. Burros led most of regulation, but needed a Marcus Mulvihill rebound-put-back (0:08) to send it to overtime (49-49).

Lanesboro missed lay-up to end OT #1 (56-56). FTs: L 4-9, GE 17-28. Burros are 4-14, 4-19) GM 60, Kingsland 41 (K: E. O’Byrne/Zach Buchholtz 9 pts.

Knights are 4-11, 10-13) Houston 80, L/P 53 (H: A. Peplinski 30 pts; M. Schutte 27 pts; J. Johnson 9 pts, 11 rebs) M-C 71, SA 58 (M-C: T. Fairchild 14 pts; Drew Wyffels 14 pts; W. Ross 14 pts, 8 assists, 6 stls; M. Kuhn 12 pts, 9 rebs) W-K 77, M-C 46 (M-C: M. Kuhn 12 pts; D. Wyffels 11 pts, 6 assists. Cougars are 6-11, 7-16)

Girls Basketball (2/1 – 2/16)

Lanesboro 24, Houston 56 (H: K. Jerviss 23 pts, 9 rebs; Alyssa Rostad 11 pts. L: Cassidy Ruud 9 pts. Burros are 3-10, 3-13) W-K 56, Chatfield 79 (C: Megan LaPlante 16 pts; Brooke Adler 14 pts; Nicki Peterson

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Gophers hit 10-20 three’s) Chatfield 47, #7 in AA D-E 70 (C: N. Peterson 10 pts) Houston 60, HL 43 (H: K. Jerviss 21 pts, 10 rebs; Anna Sweet 13 pts; A. Rostad 11 pts.

‘Canes third straight win) L-O 48, Kingsland 58 (K: Kailey Link 12 pts, 9 rebs; Courtney Schmidt 11 pts; Kellyn Webster 11 pts; Gracie Schmidt 10 pts, 7 rebs) Houston 27, #6 in A L/P 59 (H: A. Rostad 9 pts. ‘Canes are 8-8, 9-14) SA 22, M-C 45 (M-C: P. Danielson 14 pts; Lexi Thorson 13 pts) Lake City 47, Chatfield 62 (C: S. Gould 21 pts, 6 rebs, 5 assists; M. LaPlante 16 pts; B. Adler 14 pts, 8 rebs) W-K 55, M-C 58 (M-C: C. Vickerman 20 pts, 5 rebs, 6 assists; P. Danielson 19 pts)

Wrestling (2/4 – 2/6)

Chatfield 35, FCLMC 21 (Wolves forfeited three weights.

Gophers forfeited one. There were four double forfeits.

Cael Bartels (113) & Lincoln Salisbury (152) had pins, J. Mandt (145; 20-3) a tech fall for Chatfield. Treyten Chiglo (120) & Dacoda Johnson (170) had pins, Sam Bahl (160) an 8-7 decision win for Wolves) GMLOKS 23, PEM 48 (Josh Graves (138) & C. Bain (195) had pins, P. Hale (160) a tech fall, Jackson Hale (106; 4-2) & Clayton Luthe (285; 6-1) decision wins for GMLOKS Bulldogs) Caledonia 38, LARP 32 (Match came down to final weight, where Warrior #2 ranked wrestler Blake Mauss got a pin.

Each team had a forfeit. Dominic Jenkins (126), Justin Mueller (145), Cody Rain (220) had pins, M. Tekautz (152; 20-5) a tech fall, & Reece Riebel (106; 15-9) a decision win for LARP).

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In a win over Schaeffer Academy, Mabel-Canton junior Coranda Vickerman became the seventh Cougar gal to top 1,000 career-points. The 5’8” fourth-year starter leads the team in scoring (16.6), rebounding (7.8), assists (3.9), steals (2.6), and blocks (2.0).

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Canton supports Meals on Wheels

meeting on February 10. Mayor Donivee Johnson was present via Skype and Acting Mayor Cindy

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The Canton City Council voted Wheels program at their regular Debbie Betthauser, Senior Services Director for Semcac, was present to ask for the Council’s financial support for the local Meals on Wheels program, which delivers meals to home- bound seniors. She explained that the “My job at AcenTek meals come from a kitchen at is to help our the Caledonia United Methodist Church, noting that the church customers find the had included a commercial kitchanswers they need. en for the program in their building upgrade. She stated that the Customer first... program has been paying for some that’s our mission. expenses at the church, but not That’s my job.” utilities. Due to rising costs, the -Renae church has recently asked the pro8 years at AcenTek gram to start contributing $25 per day for the utilities.

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The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. first gone to the Caledonia City 13% of the total meals served by Council to ask for help and they the program, so Canton’s share of had indicated that they would the additional cost would be about be willing to provide financial $880. Councilor Carl Ernst made support, but asked that she also a motion to support the Meals on request support from the other Wheels program and to round up communities served by the pro- the contribution to $900. The gram. She added that Canton motion was passed unanimously. was the last to be asked and that Betthauser will report back to all of the other communities have the Caledonia City Council on February 22 to confirm that all agreed to contribute.

The other communities served of the communities are on board. by this Meals on Wheels program Once she has their final approval, are Caledonia, Eitzen, Spring she will send out a letter with the Grove and Mabel. Betthauser details to each of the communities said that she had reviewed the and request payment. numbers from 2015 and had She thanked the council for apportioned the cost according to their support and added that the each town’s percentage of meals program will be letting the seniors served. The percentages broke know that their communities stepped up to the plate to support down as follows: and sustain Meals on Wheels.

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The citizens of Amherst Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting and election will be held in the Amherst Town Hall on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 15, 2016) to elect:

The citizens of Arendahl Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Arendahl Town Hall on Tuesday, the 8th day of March 2016 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 15, 2016) to elect:

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General business will be conducted. Polls will be open 5:00-8:00 pm. Business meeting will be at 8:15 pm.

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The citizens of Bristol Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Bristol Town Hall on Tuesday, the 8th day of March 2016 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 15, 2016) to elect:

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The citizens of Carimona Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Preston City Council room on Tuesday, the 8th day of March 2016 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 15, 2016) to elect:

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General business will be conducted. Business meeting will be at 8:10 pm. Polls will open 5:00 - 8.:00 pm.

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Notice of cArroltoN towNship ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN The citizens of Carrolton Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Carrolton Town Hall on Tuesday, the 8th day of March 2016 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 15, 2016) to elect: One Supervisor, 3 year term.

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General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Business meeting will begin at 8:05 pm.

Luanne Storelee • Clerk, Carrolton Township

Notice of fouNtAiN towNship ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN The citizens of Fountain Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Fountain Fire Hall on Tuesday, the 8th day of March 2016 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 15, 2016) to elect: One Supervisor, 3 year term.

General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Clerk, 2 year term.

General business will be conducted & begin at 1:30 pm.

Polls will open after meeting until 8:00 pm.

Fay Garness • Clerk, Canton Township

Linda Marzolf • Clerk, Carimona Township

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Clerk, 2 year term.

Notice of fillMore towNship ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

Notice of forestVille towNship ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

The citizens of Fillmore Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Fillmore Town Hall on Tuesday, the 8th day of March 2016 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 15, 2016) to elect:

The citizens of Forestville Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Forestville Town Hall on Tuesday, the 8th day of March 2016 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 15, 2016) to elect: One Treasurer, 2 year term.

One Clerk, 3 year term.

General business will be conducted. Business meeting will begin at 8:15 pm. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.

The Board of Canvass will meet after the Annual Meeting to certify the official election results.

Connie Morger • Clerk, Forestville Township

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Clerk, 2 year term.

General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Business meeting will be 4:00 - 4:45 pm.

Bonnie Heidtke • Clerk, Fillmore Township

Notice of hArMoNy towNship ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN The citizens of Harmony Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Harmony Township Hall on Tuesday, the 8th day of March 2016 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 15, 2016) to elect: One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years.

One Clerk, for a term of 2 years.

General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Business meeting will begin at approximately 8:15 pm.

Annual meeting to begin at 4:30 pm. Polls will open after the meeting until 8:00 pm.

Daniel L. Graskamp • Clerk, Fountain Township

Kathy Whalen • Clerk, Harmony Township

Notice of holt towNship ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN The citizens of Holt Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Sons of Norway Hall in Lanesboro on Tuesday, the 8th day of March 2016 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 15, 2016) to elect: One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Clerk, 2 year term.

General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Business meeting will begin after polls close at 8:00pm.

Chris Gudmundson • Clerk, Holt Township

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is the fourth pump to go out in the last year. Each pump broke while still under warranty and was replaced with a new pump of a different brand, as the previous brands were discontinued. The city did not have to pay for the last three pumps, but eight months was the longest any of the pumps lasted. Accordingly, Nordsving is now working with MN Pipe & Equipment to get a new setup installed. He stated that the cost is higher, but it is the only way to fix the problem. Councilor Ross Duckett questioned whether the company will stand behind this new setup. Nordsving assured the council that he will ensure there is a warranty before going through with installing anything.

The new setup will include a new pump, as well as a new electrical panel, which will need to be installed by an electrician. The cost is estimated to be $5,000.

Nordsving noted that a fence will need to be put up around the new control panel this spring to keep children away.

Monday, February 15, 2016

Nordsving also reported that a high temperature light stays lit on the pump at the waste water plant. He said it is still working and he is able to get by for now, but it will need to be fixed and he may need to hire an electrician.

City Clerk Lolly Melander gave the council members copies of the grants she has written for the Rockwell-Collins Green Community Grant. One is for a sustainable community butterfly and green space garden next to city hall. The other is for energy efficient lights in Town Hall. Each grant would be $2,500. The grant proposals must be submitted by February 19 and the decisions will be made by April.

The council passed a motion to continue to contribute $100 in support of Post Prom at the Mabel/Canton and Lanesboro High Schools.

The Council approved a payment of $97 from the Mitson account for an advertisement for the Mitson Museum.

The next regular meeting of the Canton City Council is on Wednesday, March 9, at 7 p.m. at Canton City Hall.

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Lanesboro Public Library to create a reading garden LANESBORO, MN – Lanesboro Public Library has been awarded a Legacy Community Collaboration grant from SELCO (Southeastern Libraries Cooperating) to create a reading garden that will frame the entrance to the library. Located on the south side of the Lanesboro Community Center building that houses the library, the approximately 400 square foot garden will be a sustainable, environmentally friendly space with seating, flowers, and bushes. The landscaping plan will complement the building, make the most of the terrain and add curb appeal.

Library Director Tara Johnson says, “We envision the reading garden as an appealing space where people can comfortably sit while accessing the library’s Wi-Fi to read, work or relax. We hope involving local horticulture students will encourage teens to use the library as well as creating a beautiful community space that will be enjoyed for years to come.”

Lanesboro Public School Horticulture students will design the reading garden space. Joining members of the Friends of Lanesboro Library (FOLL), local volunteers and library staff, the students will work to prepare the soil and install the mulch, plantings, and other landscaping features. The Community Collaboration grant money will be used to buy a variety of plants and accessories that will make the reading garden an attractive and welcoming space.

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held in early summer to celebrate the new outdoor space.

About SELCO SELCO, Southeastern Libraries Cooperating, is a regional library system based in Rochester, Minn.

Its members include academic, public, school, and special libraries. The member libraries share resources, programs, personnel and technical innovations to achieve common goals and meet the needs of individual communities. For more information, go

to www.selco.info.

About Library Legacy Funding This project is made possible with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF) and the people of Minnesota for Library Legacy activities. The ACHF was created in 2008 from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy amendment to the Minnesota State Constitution.

Minnesota’s 365 public libraries receive funding distributed through existing formulas to the 12 Minnesota Regional Library Systems to provide programs and services in four areas: arts (visual, performing, and media), culture, literary and Minnesota history.

Township AnnuAl Meeting & election notices Notice of houstoN towNshiP ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

Notice of MoNey creek towNshiP ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

Notice is hereby given to the qualified voter(s) of Houston Township, County of Houston, State of Minnesota, that the Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.

In case of inclement weather, the metting and election may be postponed until Tuesday, March 15, 2016.

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Clerk, 2 year term.

The Election Poll will be open from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The Annual meeting will commence at 8:15 pm to conduct all necessary business as pescribed by law. The Board of canvass will also meet on March 8, 2016 following the Annual Meeting to certify the offical election results. The Annual Election and Meeting will be held at the Houston Town Hall, 601 E. Cedar Street, Houston Minnesota.

Christine K. Rischette • Clerk, Houston Township

To the voters of Money Creek Township: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Town Meeting and Election of Officers will be held in the town of Money Creek, Houston County, Minnesota on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 for the purpose of electing candidates. In the case of inclement weather, the alternate date for the Annual Town Meeting & Election will be Tuesday, March 15, 2016.)

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Clerk, 2 year term.

The Annual Town Meeting will take place at 2:00 p.m., polls will be open from 3:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Money Creek Town Hall, 1937 Money Creek Rd., Houston, MN. The Board of Canvass will meet the following day (Wednesday, March 11, 2015) at 6:00 p.m. to certify the election results.

Adam Florin • Clerk, Money Creek Township

The citizens of Newburg Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Newburg Town Hall on Tuesday, the 8th day of March 2016 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 15, 2016) to elect:

Notice of NorwAy towNshiP ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

Notice of Pilot MouNd towNshiP ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

Notice of Preble towNshiP ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

The citizens of Norway Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Norway Town Hall on Tuesday, the 8th day of March 2016 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 15, 2016) to elect:

The citizens of Pilot Mound Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Pilot Mound Town Hall on Tuesday, the 8th day of March 2016 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 15, 2016) to elect:

The citizens of Preble Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Preble Town Hall on Tuesday, the 8th day of March 2016 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 15, 2016) to elect:

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Clerk, 2 year term.

General business will be conducted. Business meeting will begin at 8:15 pm. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.

Walter Laumb • Clerk, Norway Township

One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years.

One Clerk for a term of 2 years.

General business will be conducted. Business meeting will begin at approximately 8:00 pm. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.

William Sullivan • Clerk, Pilot Mound Township

Notice of Newburg towNshiP ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Clerk, 2 year term.

General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Business meeting will follow election immediately afterwards.

Genette Halverson • Clerk, Newburg Township

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Clerk, 2 year term.

General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Business meeting will begin at approximately 8:15 pm.

David Larson • Clerk, Preble Township

Notice of PrestoN towNshiP ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

Notice of suMNer towNshiP ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

Notice of yucAtAN towNshiP ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

The citizens of Preston Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Preston Emergency Services Building on Tuesday, the 8th day of March 2016 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 15, 2016) to elect:

The citizens of Sumner Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting and election will be held in the Sumner Town Hall on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. (In case of inclement weather the annual meeting and election will be held on March 15, 2016) to elect: One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years One Treasurer, for a term of 2 years

Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Yucatan Township, County of Houston, State of Minnesota, that the Annual Town Meeting and the Annual Election will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. In case of inclement weather, the meeting and election may be postponed until the third Tuesday, March 15, 2016. The Annual Meeting will commence at 1:00 pm to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law, and concude no later than 2:30 p.m.

The Election Poll hours will be from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at which time the voters will elect: One Supervisor, 3 year term One Clerk, 2 year term Board of Canvass will meet following the election, 8:30 p.m. The Annual Meeting and Annual Election will be held at the: Yucatan Town Hall, 10155 County Road 4, Houston, Minnesota 55943 Deborah Dewey • Clerk, Yucatan Township

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Clerk, 2 year term.

General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Business meeting will be 3:00 pm.

Curt Bisek • Clerk, Preston Township

Election poll hours are from 5 - 8 p.m. The annual meeting will commence after election ballots are counted.

Melinda Groth • Clerk, Sumner Township

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, February 15, 2016

Wykoff Council talks snow removal

By Rich Wicks The Wykoff City Council met on February 8 in regular session.

Members in attendance were Mitch Grabau, Rocky Vreeman, Mayor Al Williams, Megan Lund, and Brody Mensink. City Clerk Cheryl Davis was absent. Following the approval of the agenda and prior minutes, the council OK’d the Treasurer’s Report, then opened the floor for visitors. Gerald Jacobsen had signed up to address the council, and he spoke about his concern regarding the snow removal on the sidewalk between the community center and downtown, saying, “For a guy using a wheelchair or a walker or cane, it’s dangerous! It doesn’t get

cleaned off”. Mayor Williams said now that the maintenance staff know about this concern, they can address it.

Next, the council heard a report on the fire department, including Rocky Vreeman saying that there are still four applicants for a position on the fire department.

City Clerk Cheryl Davis will send out an email to notify about the upcoming rural fire board meeting.

Council member Brody Mensink had questions regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

He asked about the city’s progress toward the goal of having the WWTP operating within expected parameters, and advocated for

having the tank cleaned out so that the plan can try to operate according to guidelines going forward, Mayor Williams concurred.

The council then discussed the situation of a light pole that is missing, and has an orange cone in its place. Council members asked if this was caused by John using the pickup truck on the sidewalks, but he said it happened while the loader was being used. Council members clarified their instructions that the pickup should not be operated on the sidewalks at any time, and John said he would comply.

In Old Business, the council tabled the Comparable Worth Study until the next meeting.

County learns about PACE financing

By Karen Reisner Peter Lindstrom, Clean Energy Resource Teams local government outreach coordinator, gave a presentation on Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing at the board’s February 9 meeting. Lindstrom was introduced

by Don Farrow and Sam Smith of Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA).

Smith will serve as the new Fillmore County EDA director.

PACE is a financing tool to make energy efficiency upgrades to commercial/industrial buildings or non-profits. It is long term, low cost financing that is paid back through a voluntary special assessment on the owner’s property taxes. The repayment schedule can be up to 20 years.

VSO Jason Marquardt presents the Safety Award to building maintenance custodian Dan Byer. Kristina Kohn, human resources officer, is pictured in the middle.

Photo by Karen Reisner

There is no upfront cost.

Energy upgrades financed by the program include renewable energy resources like solar and biomass, as well as, efficiencies in lighting, insulation and other energy saving measures.

The amount of financing for the improvements can be no more than 20% of the assessed market value of the property. Interest rates are around 4.5%. Lindstrom explained that the process always begins with an energy assessment to identify energy savings opportunities. There are several other basic qualifications for PACE financing, including, but not limited to, being current on mortgage and property taxes and “consent” from current mortgage lender.

Two public entities administer the program; the Rural Energy Board and the St. Paul Port Authority.

The county was asked to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the Port Authority of the city of St. Paul for the PACE financing program. Once the county enters into the agreement, all of the county including municipalities within the county, are eligible for the program. The county may

Building maintenance custoPeter Lindstrom, local govern- dian Dan Byer earns the Safety ment outreach coordinator, Award.

Photo by Karen Reisner reports on the benefits of the PACE financing program for businesses looking to reduce energy costs.

Photo by Karen Reisner

Social worker Vicky Giese and eligibility worker Susan Mandelko are recognized for their 25 years of service to the county.

Photo by Karen Reisner

Board chairman Marc Prestby is pictured with supervisor Wendy Ebner who has worked for the county for 30 years. Nancy Aske (not pictured), home health aide, was also recognized for her 30 years of service.

Photo by Karen Reisner

deduct a charge for staff time. The county has no financial liability if a business fails. If a business is sold, the financed improvement payment transfers to the next owner since the repayment is a special assessment on the property taxes.

Commissioner Harry Root said he works with dairy farmers; he suggested that everyone of them should do an energy assessment.

Commissioner Duane Bakke asked if it can be used for new projects. Lindstrom said it could be used for new projects, but it still will be limited by 20% of the assessed property value.

Bakke commented that he didn’t see a downside. Preston city administrator/utility general manager Joe Hoffman attended the meeting to learn more about the program. He said they were in favor of anything that makes energy improvements available to our customers.

The program has a $15 million revolving loan fund, which is the source of PACE funding across the state of Minnesota.

The board voted unanimously to enter into the Joint Powers Agreement with the Port Authority of St. Paul pending approval of the agreement by the county attorney.

Employee recognition Chairman Marc Prestby started the ceremony by thanking the county employees for all they do.

Employees that have served the county for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 years were recognized at the annual employee recognition event. Susan Mandelko, social services eligibility worker, and Vicky Giese, social worker, were recognized for their 25 years of service.

Nancy Aske, home health aide, and Wendy Ebner, social services supervisor, were honored for their 30 years of service. Dan Byer, building maintenance custodian, earned the Safety Award.

Other business in brief • County engineer Ron Gregg asked for and received approval to advertise for the reconstruction of CSAH 1 north of Spring Valley.

The Airport Maintenance and Operation Grant contract with the state of Minnesota was approved.

This is the same contract that was approved last year.

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week.

There was also discussion about buying a larger bucket for the snow plow, and/or a broom for the mower. The council voted to buy a new frame for the mower at a cost of about $560. Mayor Williams advocated for budgeting for the larger snow bucket in next year’s budget. It’s expected to cost around $3,600.

The council then asked to have a representative come to the next council meeting to answer questions about Waste Management switching to quarterly billing instead of monthly. The mayor explained that quarterly billing will be over $3 cheaper per month.

The council then heard a request that the city pay for the electricity to run lighting at the new Veterans Memorial. After discussion and agreeing that the cost will be

negligible, the council agreed to approve this request.

Mayor Williams said a citizen, Charles Tjepkes, is concerned about a snowdrift near his home, and Williams said, “He has a huge snowdrift at the end of his driveway, and he’s wondering why those trees are still there, that we said we were going to remove.” Williams said the trees are the cause of the drifting, so he asked the maintenance staff to go clear the drift, and then remove the trees when weather allows.

Mayor Williams said in 2017, the county will be coming in to work on Highway 5. It was decided that the city will ask Darren from WHKS to attend the next council meeting to discuss the city’s options regarding this. The meeting adjourned about 8 p.m.

The purchase of a desk with file drawers and binder cabinet above, plus free standing cabinet was approved at a cost of $4,279.80 from Beckley’s Office Products. The office furniture will be for the new engineering tech, senior.

• A request to purchase two Dodge Durango squad cars for the Sheriff’s Office was approved at a cost of $25,917 each.

A 2007 Chevy Impala unmarked squad will be used as a fleet car for the county. It will likely be dedicated to the Community Services Department for their use.

The Code Red program will be continued another year at a cost of $15,750. The program is offered by Emergency Communications Network, LLC. There

was some discussion about the number of residents that have subscribed to Code Red. Commissioner Mitch Lentz said he didn’t have a problem renewing the program, but wanted to see if subscriptions could be increased.

• Solid waste administrator Jon Martin requested renewal of hauler permits for eight haulers. All were approved. The Solid Waste committee also recommended an increase in license fees for 2017 from $50 to $75. Martin noted the fee has not been raised for over 10 years. The fee was raised to $75.

• A professional services agreement between Minnesota Counties Computer Cooperative (MCCC) and Trimin Systems, Inc. was approved. It is a threeyear contract.

Fillmore Central

February 2016

Falcon News

I love to Read

5th & 6th Grade Math Wizards

The math wizards have been working hard this year. We competed in two competitions this year already and we have earned a 1st place finish in Spring Grove, and a 2nd place finish in Wykoff. We also had a good number of individuals place in the top ten for both events. We have one more competition that will take place in Chatfield.

It has been another great year for our math wizards.

Congratulations to all of our math wizards for their hard work and dedication.

February is I Love to Read Month at Fillmore Central Elementary. Our theme this year is “Reading is our Super Power”. We have several activities and dress up days planned throughout the month to help encourage and support reading.

Our goal this year is 100,000 pages/minutes for the month broken up into weekly goals of 25,000 pages/minutes. If students reach their goal by Thursday afternoon, we will have a visit by a Superhero Super Reader on Fridays!

Fillmore Central National Honor Society Fillmore Central High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society would like to announce the selection of the following students for membership to our local Chapter.

Juniors: Kendyl Bennett, Paige Bennett, Kenzie Broadwater, Kelsey Christoph, Cassidy Hanson, Dorothy Jorgenson, Abby Lange, Maggie McKernan, Riley Means, Casey Olson, Kiera Olson, Samuel Peters, Samuel Rustad These students join current National Honor Society members, Seniors: Samuel Bahl, Blake Bigalk, Nathan Birch, Allison Coyle, Lexie Dols, Shelby Ebner, Megan Hendrickson, Kurtis Hershberger, Matson Kiehne, Alex Lange, Gabrielle Shupe, Caitlyn Walsh To be eligible for membership consideration, students must be in either their junior or senior years, have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 and submit a membership application. Additionally, potential members must meet high standards of leadership, service, and character. From the information provided by the applicants and experience gained while working with applicants, the Faculty Council chooses new members for the society.

The fourth graders came up with their own idea for an invention.

They made a diagram, model, or the actual invention and then presented it to the class.

Inventions

MN Twins

Thanks Minnesota Twins Caravan and KFIL Radio for spending time with us at Fillmore Central Elementary!

Bert Blyleven, Kyle Gibson, Glen Perkins and Kris Atteberry.

Action 100 Program

Fillmore Central School Readiness staff & students are excited to start the Action 100 program to become Super Readers!!! Thank you to the Harmony & Preston Area Community Foundations for helping to bring Action 100 to our program!!!!

Fillmore Central Adult Enrichment Classes

Junior High Knowldege Bowl

Fillmore Central junior high knowledge bowl had another successful season. The season consists of three round robin competitions, Sub-Regionals, and Regionals.

Fillmore Central had three teams compete during the regular season: 7th grade, 8th grade and 9th grade.

The 8th grade team placed 9th out of 26 teams in Class A at the Sub-Regional competition, which advanced them to the Regional competition, which was held on January 20. The top 12 teams of Class A competed at Regionals and Fillmore Central’s 8th graders performed very well, placing 4th.

Congrats on an excellent season!

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Co-Ed Basketball League - Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. through March 30th at Elementary in Preston. Enter through Door 21. $3 per week or $30 per season.

Co-Ed Indoor Soccer - Sunday nights, 5-8 p.m. at the Elementary in Preston.

Enter through Door 12. $3 per week or $25 for the season.

Adult Co-Ed Volleyball - every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at the Elementary in Preston. Enter through Door 12. $3 per session or $30 for the season.

Get Fit! Resolution Reset - now through February registration and schedule is available online under Community Ed. New Class – Looking for class instructors and other class ideas that the community would enjoy. Call Angi 507.765.3809

Congratulations to Gabrielle Shupe - Sub-Region 1A AAA Female Award Winner

One act Qualifies fOr state Congratulations to Mrs. Whitacre, the cast and crew for qualifying for the State One Act Festival on February 11th!

Check out our Fillmore Central Facebook Page for more school news! www.facebook.com/isd2198

For upcoming activity schedules go to www.fillmorecentral.k12.mn.us

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County

Fillmore County Police Reports Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Wesley Urban Derrick, 25, Woodbury, Minn.; 1/02/2016, Speeding (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Thomas Millard Engen, 61, Mabel, Minn.; 1/11/2016, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $1,000 (stay $500 until 1/25/2018), Total Fees $620.

Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 356 days for two years). Credit for time served: three days. Serve as: work release and weekends (if eligible). Defendant to complete jail time by March 1, 2016. Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (1/25/2016): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact probation officer as directed, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow

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Clayton James Harrison, 26, Black River Falls, Wisc.;

5/17/2015, Damage to Property - 3rd Degree, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 1/25/2018), Total Fees $990. Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 362 days for two years). Serve as: weekends (if eligible). Jail time to be served

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Wykoff Council talks snow removal

By Rich Wicks The Wykoff City Council met on February 8 in regular session. Members in attendance were Mitch Grabau, Rocky Vreeman, Mayor Al Williams, Megan Lund, and Brody Mensink. City Clerk Cheryl Davis was absent.

Following the approval of the agenda and prior minutes, the council OK’d the Treasurer’s Report, then opened the floor for visitors. Gerald Jacobsen had signed up to address the council, and he spoke about his concern regarding the snow removal on the sidewalk between the community center and downtown, saying, “For a guy using a wheelchair or a walker or cane, it’s dangerous! It doesn’t get cleaned off”. Mayor Williams said now that the maintenance staff know about this concern, they can

address it.

Next, the council heard a report on the fire department, including Rocky Vreeman saying that there are still four applicants for a position on the fire department. City Clerk Cheryl Davis will send out an email to notify about the upcoming rural fire board meeting.

Council member Brody Mensink had questions regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant. He asked about the city’s progress toward the goal of having the WWTP operating within expected parameters, and advocated for having the tank cleaned out so that the plan can try to operate according to guidelines going forward, Mayor Williams concurred.

The council then discussed the situation of a light pole that is

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missing, and has an orange cone in its place. Council members asked if this was caused by John using the pickup truck on the sidewalks, but he said it happened while the loader was being used. Council members clarified their instructions that the pickup should not be operated on the sidewalks at any time, and John said he would comply.

In Old Business, the council tabled the Comparable Worth Study until the next meeting.

There was also discussion about buying a larger bucket for the snow plow, and/or a broom for the mower. The council voted to buy a new frame for the mower at a cost of about $560. Mayor Williams advocated for budgeting for the larger snow bucket in next year’s budget. It’s expected to cost around $3,600.

The council then asked to have a representative come to the next council meeting to answer questions about Waste Management switching to quarterly billing instead of monthly. The mayor explained that quarterly billing will be over $3 cheaper per month.

The council then heard a request that the city pay for the electricity to run lighting at the new Veterans Memorial. After discussion and agreeing that the cost will be negligible, the council agreed to approve this request.

Mayor Williams said a citizen, Charles Tjepkes, is concerned about a snowdrift near his home, and Williams said, “He has a huge snowdrift at the end of his driveway, and he’s wondering why those trees are still there, that we said we were going to remove.” Williams said the trees are the cause of the drifting, so he asked the maintenance staff to go clear the drift, and then remove the trees when weather allows.

Mayor Williams said in 2017, the county will be coming in to work on Highway 5. It was decided that the city will ask Darren from WHKS to attend the next council meeting to discuss the city’s options regarding this. The meeting adjourned about 8 p.m.

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

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Monday, February 15, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICES

Summary of Minutes February 2, 2016 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: NONE The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda.

• the following Consent Agenda: 1. January 26, 2016 County Board minutes.

2. Payment of Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Greenleafton Community Sanitary Projection professional services.

3. Family and Medical Leave for Employee #924.

• bid for tuck pointing at Sheriff’s Office and County Office Building from Karr Tuckpointing, LLC. • proposal from Winona Heating and Ventilating, Inc. for air conditioning compressor at Fillmore County Office Building.

• use of $16,520 of Feedlot grant dollars towards Pictometry project.

• contract with Department of Natural Resources to conduct a Mussel Survey for two bridge replacements on County State Aid Highway No. 1.

• hire of Jay Meyer as replacement Highway Maintenance Specialist I for Cherry Grove Shop.

• hire of Christopher Aasum as Engineering Technician, Sr .

• increase in full time equivalency for Sara Peterson, RN. • hire of temporary Registered Nurse, not to exceed six months.

• PRI line contract with Centurylink.

The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount 1Source, supplies $2,381.55 M & I Lockbox, software $10,000.00 Murakami Law Firm, LLC, services $745.00 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $13,126.55 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (32 bills - not listed) $3,694.58 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $16,821.13 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Vis Plumbing & Heating, Inc., services $933.08 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $933.08 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (1 bill - not listed) $345.72 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $1,278.80 GREENLEAFTON SEPTIC PROJECT Vendor Name, Description Amount MN Public Facilities Authority, loan principal and interest $4,992.00 TOTAL GREENLEAFTON SEPTIC PROJECT FUND $4,992.00 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.

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Summary of Minutes January 26, 2016 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 2016-003: Final payment to Rochester Sand and Gravel for SAP 23-608043, Spring Valley Township RESOLUTION 2016-004: Final payment to Rochester Sand and Gravel for FAA AIP No: 3-27-0080-11-15 and SP No: 2301-32, Fillmore County Airport, Fountain Township The Board approved the following agenda items: • the agenda.

• the following Consent Agenda: 1. January 12, 2016 County Board minutes.

• sending out ambulance contracts to Lanesboro, Chatfield, Harmony, Mabel, Preston, Spring Valley and Rushford for 2016 ambulance appropriation.

• 2016 Annual Recorder’s and Unallocated Fund requests.

• unpaid internship for Austen Case.

• 2016 contract with Semcac Transportation for medical transportation.

• 2016 contract with Workforce Development, Inc. for Minnesota Family Investment Program and Diversionary Work Program.

• 2016 contract with Zumbro Valley Health Center for Community Support Program for Adult Case Manager/Mental Health Practitioner services.

• 2016 contract with Zumbro Valley Health Center for Adult Outpatient, ICRS, Adult Residential Crisis Stabilization, Adult Residential Treatment and Detoxification services.

• 2016 contract with Zumbro Valley Health Center for Children and Adult Mental Health Targeted Case Management and Child and Adult Case Management.

• 2016 contract with Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center for Children and Adult Mental Health Targeted Case Management.

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• resignation of Mike Gudmundson, Highway Maintenance Specialist, III. • hire of replacement Highway Maintenance Specialist I for Cherry Grove Shop.

• resignation of Mary Maureen Anderson, Public Health Nurse.

• annual maintenance invoice for firewall appliances with The Barrier Group.

• appointment of Andrew Gathje, 4-H Federation President, as youth representative for Extension Committee.

• additional dollars for training for Danea Murphy in Information Systems assistance.

The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount 1Source, supplies $1,359.10 Brevard Extraditions, Inc., services $940.36 Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, permits, contract services $1,115.00 Crescent Investigative Services, services $761.35 Election Systems & Software, supplies $625.90 Emergency Communications Network, LLC, services $15,750.00 Fillmore County Treasurer, fuel $2,287.60 Hewlett Packard Company, grant expense $996.00 Information Systems Corp., software expense $1,945.00 Johnson, Bradley Richard, services $1,175.90 Matt’s Body Shop, services $1,099.24 MN Office of Enterprise Technology, services $1,540.50 Novotny Law Office, services $1,000.00 Region Nine, services $14,436.00 Thomson Reuters, reference materials $1,499.08 Werner Electric Supply, supplies $601.00 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $47,132.03 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (46 bills - not listed) $7,323.76 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $54,455.79 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Bruening Rock Products, Inc., rock $14,964.84 Cargill, Inc., salt $23,618.52 Carquest, supplies $1,143.93 Chosen Valley Testing, Inc., services $2,400.00 Erickson Engineering Co., services $1,749.00 Hovey Oil co., Inc., fuel $2,293.15 Reedsburg Hardware Co., supplies $5,942.71 Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., services $1,079.00 Western Petroleum Company, oil $845.16 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $54,036.31 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (18 bills - not listed) $2,036.56 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $56,072.87 SANITATION FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (NONE) $0.00 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (3 bills - not listed) $252.86 TOTAL SANITATION FUND $252.86 AIRPORT FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS OVER $500 (NONE) $0.00 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (2 bills - not listed) $390.72 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND $390.72 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.

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meeting notice There will be a meeting of the FillmoreHouston Joint Board of Health on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at the Mabel Community Center, 201 Main St S, Mabel, MN. The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m.

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Annual board of audit Fountain Township The Annual Board of Audit for Fountain Township will be conducted immediately following the regular March meeting. The regular March meeting will be held on March 3, at 7:00 pm at the Fountain Fire Hall.

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: August 15, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Carmen Wojahn, unmarried.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded August 22, 2007 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 360391.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: M&T Bank. Dated January 4, 2016 Recorded January 8, 2016, as Document No. 406632.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100133700023497038 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Countrywide Bank, FSB RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 110 East Highway 52, Canton, MN 55922 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 09.0010.050 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Beginning at a point 33 feet North and 193 feet East of the Southwest Corner of the North Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 101 North, Range 9 West, thence East 70 feet, thence North 220 feet, thence West 70 feet, thence South 220 feet to place of beginning, in the City of Canton, situated in Fillmore County in the State of Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $48,450.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $45,692.42

That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by

PUBLIC NOTICES said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on October 7, 2016, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.”

Dated: January 29, 2016 M&T Bank Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee

USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 37-16-001038 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 8,15,22,29,7,14 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-16-37 In Re: Estate of LaVerne F. Patzner, Decedent.

NOTICE OF INFORMALAPPOINTMENT 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 Richard Patzner, whose address is 303 Brubaker Dr., St. Charles, Minnesota 55972, 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.

Registrar /s/James D. Attwood Court Administrator Law Office of Hammell & Murphy, PLLP Joseph L. Hammell, MN# 40253 110 E. Main St., PO Box 149 Caledonia Minnesota 55921 Telephone: (507) 725-3361 Facsimile: (507) 725-5627 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 8,15

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PUBLIC NOTICES CANTON TOWNSHIP ROCK BIDS The Canton Township Board will accept quotes on crushed rock which meets state specifications. Quotes are to be on a per yard basis, delivered, spread and picked up as needed. Quotes are to be sent or delivered to the Township Clerk on or before 5:00pm, February 23, 2016. The board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes.

Fay Garness Township Clerk Publish 15, 22

Audit meeting notice There will be an Audit Meeting for Bristol Township, on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 1 p.m.

Eunice Biel Bristol Township Clerk Publish 15

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

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CHATFIELD TOWNSHIP

2.95 ACRES

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

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

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

$185,000 #4067998 26114 JASMINE DRIVE, FOUNTAIN

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

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

8401 MAPLE VALLEY RD SE, ROCHESTER

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• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1983 Walkout ranch

612 MARGARET ST NE, CHATFIELD

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• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 2 Car Garage

309 SHEEK ST N, DOVER

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

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$147,900 21225 COUNTY 20, PRESTON

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

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

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

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

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242 GOLD ST NORTH, WYKOFF

$69,900 #4063449

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

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

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Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI

508 lynDale aVe., Spring Valley $159,900

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

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

Located on larger lot with mature trees.

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304 Fillmore St. W, pREStON Extremely spacious.

Original charm. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom.

Walk up attic & walk out bsmt. 3 season porch plus deck w/ awning. Large 2 car garage & cement pad. $102,900

1013 Wayside St NW, pREStON Well cared for!

Open living space. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. LL rec area. Great yard w/ room for garden, composite deck, located on dead end street. $89,900 112 S Hudson Ave SpRING vALLEy

Redone inside & out!

Main floor bedroom, bath & laundry. 3 bedrooms & den on one level. Updated shingles, siding & windows. 2 car garage. $100,000 340B 5th Ave SE HARMONy

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

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

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

Gator Greens 440 half st, Whalan

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

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116 parkWay ave. n lanesboro

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

Ranch home • Wood floors • Formal living room • Opportunities are unlimited. 2 rental units also on Formal dining room • Family room w/gas fireplace • 2nd level. Ideal for a retail business. Buy now and Newer roof • Updated electrical box • Heated garage be ready for the spring activity • Large car port • Storage shed • Garden area • Patio • Firepit

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121 n. County rD 56 leroy

Spacious 2-story • 4 bedroom • 2 baths • Main floor laundry • Large private lot • Large covered porch • 3-season porch • Deck • New appliances stay • New furnace and water heater • Sunken family room • Living room • Built-ins

141 3Rd AvE SE, SpRING GROvE Open Concept!

5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Finished basement with 2 bedrooms & hobby area.

3 season porch plus back deck.

517 pleasant St NE, pREStON Charming details!

Maple floors throughout living space. Eat in kitchen, butler’s pantry & dining room. 3 bedrooms on one level plus main floor den & bathroom. $79,900

155 2nd Ave SW, HARMONy Not a drive-by!

harMony Greenhouse & floral

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

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

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

205 franklin st. nW preston

310 Maple Dr. lanesboro

3 Large Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Remodeled and Updated • .52/acre lot • Open kitchen w/island • Large living room • D/O open to 2nd level • Main floor master w/bath • Main floor laundry • 2 car garage • New windows • Vinyl siding

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commercial 300 W Tracy rD., Spring Valley $190,000

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Unlimited potential for Walk-in closet • In-floor heat in house and garage • this Impressive Victorian • Zoned residential & Maple kitchen cabinets • Main floor laundry • Open Commercial • Previous owners included well- living and dining and kitchen • Deck known French Restaurant and B&B • Unlimited potential • 4 bedrooms • 4 baths • Wood floors $74,900 throughout • Unending character • Gorgeous 409 Main st. sW open staircase • Completely updated mechanicals preston • High ceilings • Walk-up attic ready to be finished Close to state bike trail • Ideal • Endless amount of activities: canoeing, biking, tubing, theater, restaurants, boutiques, parks, for weekend getaway • Main floor laundry • New flooring breathtaking scenery, golf courses, and much • New appliances • Newer furnace • Newer roof • Heated more • This unique opportunity needs to be garage w/bar area • 3 car garage • New Windows viewed to appreciate.

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

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

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

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

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34868 242Nd St, LANESBORO Warm & inviting

Enjoy the view! 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms.

Finished basement. Att 2 car garage. 32x24 steel shed-electric. Just outside of city limits.

Nolan valley Lots Super spot to get away or plan to stay!

Great access from public road into this rural subdivision. Relax on the banks of Wisel Creek and catch a few trout. This property is zoned rural residential ag; allowing for horses, livestock and a shed for your toys!

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Xxxxx County 16 HARMONy Land for sale!

An Ideal mixture of crop & woods this property offers rec land along with income. 40 Acres crop land, approx. 10 acres CRP, 40 acres woods, balance pasture.

XXXXX Faith trail, LANESBORO

25 Center St E, HARMONy

2.83 Acre lot. location in this Spacious 3 bedroom. Main floor bed & Awesome subdivision. Septic, electric, bath plus 2 bedrooms up. Hardwood floors, and water ready for your dream stainless steel appliances & new roof 2013. home! Access to trial. River & bluff view.

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Updated commercial building.

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607 Fillmore Ave. S, LANESBORO 51 Main Ave. N, HARMONy No guesswork! timeless treasure Well established 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom. Loaded with original charm & updated mechanicals. 2 guest cabins for additional income. $182,000

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314 N Ash, MABEL

full service restaurant ready for you to walk into! Well maintained & updated.

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Excellent location & several updates. Highway exposure & yard space.

Handicap accessible. Currently a salon, easily adaptable to your dream. $49,900

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EMPLOYMENT NEEDED at Fillmore Central Schools: Long-term sub for elementary special education paraprofessional beginning on or around March 9, 2016 until the end of this school year.

Interested candidates should complete support staff application, which is available online at the school web site or in any school office. Submit application to: Michelle Breitsprecher, Director of Special Education, Fillmore Central Schools, P.O. Box 50, Preston, MN 55965. Position open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. h8,15-o

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EMPLOYMENT Drivers: CDL-A Wanted.

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Requires strong interpersonal and communications skills, adaptability, careful attention to detail, and ability to prioritize quickly. Apply online at www.ssc.coop. h15-0 Long term sub position available for a School Readiness Teacher at Fillmore Central, Preston, March through the remainder of the school year. The Early Childhood Teacher is not required to hold a current Minnesota School Readiness Teacher’s License; however is preferred. Early Childhood Education or similar Pre-Primary Licensure and/or teaching experience with young children is desired. This individual must have a strong knowledge of child development, early childhood environments, and what is developmentally appropriate in order to follow the curriculum provided by Fillmore Central. Have a firm commitment to the student and parent/guardian.

Must enjoy children, and be prepared to model positive methods of guidance and communication. Submit a letter of application and resume to Angi Kaase at angi.kaase@isd2198.k12.mn.us or call 507.765.3809. h15-x On The Crunchy Side - in Harmony, is seeking kitchen staff, flexible hours.

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Part-time Day/Evening Nursing Assistant

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Part-time 0.6 to .08 Night Shift - 10p-6a

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GuNDErsEN HArmoNy CArE CENtEr 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939

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

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

Part-time

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Bonus-Pay on Weekends and shift differential.

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EMPLOYMENT

Fillmore Central Schools has the following position openings: Title I paraprofessional is needed at the elementary school in Preston for 5.75 hours per student contact day. Also, a combined position of media center assistant and special education paraprofessional is needed at the high school in Harmony for 5.25 hrs per student contact day. Interested candidates for either position should complete support staff application, which is available online at school web site or in any school office. Submit application to: Heath Olstad, K-12 Principal, Fillmore Central Schools, PO Box 599, Harmony, MN 55939. Positions open until filled.

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Long term substitute for full-time Kindergarten teacher needed at Fillmore Central Elementary School in Preston, MN to begin on or around April 19, 2016 for the remainder of the school year. Interested candidates submit letter of application, resume, transcripts, copy of Minnesota certification, and three letters of recommendation to Heath Olstad, K-12 Principal, Fillmore Central Schools, PO Box 599, Harmony, MN 55939. Position open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer.h15,22-o Cliff Viessman Inc. is accepting applications for Regional Tanker Drivers for the Cedar Rapids terminal. $1,000 Sign On Bonus. $50 K+ per year. Health, Dental, 401K. Profit Sharing. Paid Weekly. Monthly safe driving bonus. CDL with tanker endorsement required. Two years experience required or driving school graduate with six months experience. Some weekend work required. Contact Nate at 800-3530344. Option 5. natev@viessmantrucking.com. www.viessmantrucking.com.

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Gundersen Harmony Care Center

Where old friends become reacquainted and new friendships are found!

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Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature, and caring individuals

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

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

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

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

Chosen Valley Care Center, InC. A Senior Living Community

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FOR SALE

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A sincere thank you to everyone who sent cards and all the phone calls with birthday wishes.It was an awesome 80th!

Betty Hellickson t15-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The family of Janet Rislove would like to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all those who visited Mom, sent prayers, cards, plants/flowers, food, and e-mails. Special thanks to Pastor Michaelson for his visits and to the Circle women for the lunch. Also, a special Thank you to the Good Shepherd Nursing Home and Hospice Staff for the excellent care given to Mom. Lastly, Thank you to Hoff Funeral Home and Staff for their compassion and understanding during this difficult time.

The Rislove Family t15-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The family of Livona Krahn would like to thank everyone for the flowers, cards and sympathys since she passed away on January 30. A special thank you to Hindt Funeral Home, Spring Valley Faith United Methodist Church, Darlene Vrieze and the Spring Valley Care Center. t15-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Hay for Sale: Small square bales, 2nd crop, alfalfa/grass mix. No rain, $3 per bale. Also available - round bales, $40 each. No rain. Call 507-875-2630. s8,15,22-0 Hay for sale. Small square bales. 2nd crop. Grass mix. No rain. $3 per bale.

507-251-9389 f15-x FOR SALE: 8’ Snowplow that fits on any tractor, but is on a 1650. Will fit all Olivers up to 1750, Heavy duty, hydraulic. 467-2333. f8,15-x

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FOR RENT Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available immediately.

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

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