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Mitch Boyum recognized as 2019 Conservation Officer of the Year

Peterson partners with WHKS & Co. for engineering

BY K IRSTEN ZOELLNER kirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com

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Wykoff to accept land donation

BY R ICH WICKS rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The Wykoff City Council met in regular session on February 11, with all council members in attendance: (Lyle Morey, Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, City Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett and Richard Gleason). Also attending was assistant clerk Luann Hare.

The pending land transfer (ballfield and playground) from Kingsland School to the city was one of the main topics in the meeting. The survey bill of $2,175 that was recently sent to Wykoff was discussed, with Gleason stating that he’d discovered, “There was a misunderstanding, supposedly, between us and the school system. Origi-

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nally, the property was offered to us as a goodwill gesture because of them leaving. And it was stated that we would pay court costs, and that was it… At no time was it ever brought up about the survey cost… I want to go on the record here saying that I think we’re kind of being stabbed in the back a little bit, and we’re kind of being forced into something that we did not agree with.”

Tiffany Mundfrom, a member of the Kingsland School Board, was in attendance, and said she recalls Gleason attending a board meeting held in the elementary conference room, at which Gleason agreed that Wykoff paying the survey cost See DONATION Page 18 ➤

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Mitch Boyum of St. Charles, Minn., was recently named 2019 Conservation Officer of the Year for his outstanding service.

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BY BARB JEFFERS the Whitewater area was talk- Boyum attended Winona State ing about what being a CO for University in Winona, Minn., barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com the Minnesota Department of and then transferred to Vermil“Many times going to work I Natural Resources (DNR) was all lion Community College in Ely, think I can’t believe I’m getting about.

Minn., as they offered the Natupaid to do this,” states Mitch “It kind of caught my eye so ral Resource Law Enforcement Boyum, who was recently selected I just kind of hung outside the Degree he was seeking. as the 2019 Conservation Officer classroom and listened and so After graduating college of the Year. that’s what probably got me going Boyum lived in Steven’s Point, Growing up in St. Charles, the most,” explains Boyum.

Wis., and was a park ranger and Minn., Boyum loved being out“My uncle was a state troop- worked for a security/detective doors, and participating in out- er so that got me into the law agency. Coming back to Minnedoor activities, especially trap- enforcement but I always hunted sota, Boyum worked in Winona ping, hunting and fishing. and fished, I couldn’t get enough County as a Water Patrol Offi“There’s something about get- of it, so when I saw him talk, I cer and gained some interesting ting a coyote to put its foot on guess I had never thought about it experience. a pan ‘this big’ in the middle of until I saw him in there,” Boyum He then began working as a nowhere,” says Boyum, adding says of Wallace. deputy for the Fillmore County “it’s a thinking game I guess,” and Once he learned that there Sheriff’s Department on a parthe thoroughly enjoys the chal- was a way to earn a living while time basis as well as working in lenge. spending time outdoors, Boyum the Fillmore County Jail partWhile he was in high school was hooked. “Since tenth grade I time before being hired as a fullhe was walking past an Ag class figured this was my road,” he said. time deputy. where Bob Wallace, a retired After graduating from St. conservation officer (CO) from Charles High School in 1991, See BOYUM Page 8 ➤

At the Wednesday, February 13 Peterson meeting, the Peterson Council voted to approve a standing contract with WHKS & Co., a full-service engineering firm in Rochester. Present to address the council were Tim Hruska and Scott Huneke.

“We spent a lot of time, as a company, talking about what our passion is; what makes us all get up and come to work everyday,” said Hruska. “Our passion statement is that we listen, learn, and collaborate with our clients to provide solutions in their communities.

That’s personally something I eat, sleep, and breathe. As a company, it’s about what can we do for you guys.” Hruska went on to note the desire to meet the specific needs of Peterson to make sound engineering judgements.

Mayor Tim Hallum noted the

city has spent the last three years working to improve city streets.

The most recent area of proposed work is Park Street and River Street, which form a loop from one side of Peterson’s County 25 thoroughfare to the other. Water and sewer location was conducted on the area, but to do both street and possibly utility improvements in the area is costly to the small city.

“It’s a big project to take on,” stressed Hallum. “It’s reasonable, since we’ve done the locate, to keep tackling things like that.”

Other potential future projects for the city may be a water main loop and further addressing drainage concerns, as the majority of the city is without curb and gutter.

“Ultimately is comes down to stretching your dollar, too. What we try to do, is when you’re in doing a street project, piggy back-

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ing on stuff like Inflow & Infiltration. If you’re already tearing up the street, that’s the time to do it, because you’re going to get more bang for your buck,” added Hruska. “But that’s what it’s about, you guys have the knowledge of where those things are at. You tell us where are the problems and we can determine the most economical solutions.”

The discussion included current ratings of city roads and Hallum suggested the majority of streets, other than the recently resurfaced portion of Fillmore Street and County 25, are in poor condition.

“If it’s past the point of maintenance, you can’t throw money at something that’s not a long term solution,” noted Huneke.

Talk then turned to unconventional, but feasible municipal options such as tearing up the surface and putting down just chip seal, with additional paving on select corners and heavy use areas.

It may be an option for the city, which since the school has vacated its former site, sees only large vehicles by way of garbage cleanup and trucks around Chuck’s Feed & Grain.

Hruska maintained it was critical to look for a reasonable solution with time and resources available.

“You find a solution that makes sense for the particular aspect; that gets you from point A to point B, using your own resources.”

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essentially work for the city when needed, being only as involved as the city wants. Smaller projects will be charged at an hourly rate, while bigger projects will see proposals including detailed scope and related fees. In instances where WHKS does not have someone on staff for a particular issue, it will partner with other firms with expertise in the area. This is typically in the area of in-depth comprehensive planning.

“The key to our success is communication. We communicate early and often. It’s something we do strive for,” added Hruska.

“That’s what it’s about; we realize you’ve got a problem you need solved, in a timely manner, and you need our technical expertise.

We want to be your trusted partner, conscientious of where your dollars are going.”

“Oh, we’ve got plenty of little projects,” chuckled Hallum.

In other news, the city has found a resolution to its lawsuit with residents Gary Quarve and Shirley McCormick. The case was scheduled to go to trial. After discussion between attorneys for the two parties and the judge, Quarve/McCormick accepted that the shed building in contention was atop a city sewer easement.

It can remain on the site until a point in which the city needs to access the sewer. At that time, the building will be removed at the owners’ expense, provided that 90 days notice is given by the city.

As spring draws nearer, the city is making plans to continue

improvements at the city campground park. New restroom signs will be placed along the Root River Bike Trail, from both directions. The cost to the city may be little to zero, depending on whether or not the city is approved for a free paint grant. Other proposed improvements may include interior upgrades. Public Works Director Rick Lee, worker Pete Erickson, and City Clerk Chris

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The council approved the purchase of 10 new light pole banners, at $80 a piece. While they have a different color than the previous banners, the themes will highlight different activities within the city.

The former banners served the city for 10 years. The new banners will go up April 1.

Lastly, the council approved an

ordinance change for discontinuance of utility services. This relates to an ongoing past-due payment issue and has been discussed for months. It was approved unanimously, however Councilor Gail Boyum was absent from the meeting.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Wednesday, March 13, at 6 p.m., at city hall.

The public is encouraged to attend.

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WHO WILL BE RECOGNIZED AS THE

2019 TEACHER OF THE YEAR? Teachers have a very challenging and important job, shaping the minds of our future generations. Teacher Appreciation Day is May 7, 2019, and our team at the Fillmore County Journal will be working with all of the school districts in Fillmore County to recognize all teachers for their service.

The Fillmore County Journal will be recognizing one special educator in Fillmore County who has gone above and beyond the call of duty, engaged students with innovative teaching methods, and helped students achieve a high level of academic success.

To nominate a teacher, please fill out the for m below. All nominations are due at the Fillmore County Jour nal office, 136 St. Anthony Street S, P.O. Box 496, Preston, Minn. 55965 by noon on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Please be sure to include as many details as possible with your nomination, and feel free to include additional documents if you need more space to express support for your nominee. Call 507-765-2151 with questions regarding nominations.

The Teacher of the Year will be recognized in the May 6, 2019 issue of the Fillmore County Journal, following an award presentation sponsored by Drury's Furniture Store, Har mony Foods, Preston Foods, Rushford Foods, and Ody’s Country Meats & Catering.

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C OMMENTARY One Moment, Please...

Raising the bar for ourselves

By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com During the last full week in January of 2019, the Fillmore County Journal Creative Director Jana Boyum attended the 152nd annual Minnesota Ne wspaper Association Convention and Trade Show.

Jason Sethre As part of a three day event, Jana was able to partake in educational sessions with speakers and network with newspaper industry peers during round table discussions.

Attending these types of events helps us compare ourselves with other newspapers. What are others doing that we should consider incorporating into our game plan? And, what are we doing that is different than the rest of the industry that make us authentic — that we should keep doing. It’s a learning experience quite different from any classroom. Each member of our team will come back with different ideas for us to discuss as a team, and that’s why it is important to have each team member attend these events on a rotational basis.

Each year, MNA hosts the annual Better Newspaper Contest, with winners presented at the annual convention. All newspapers in the state of Minnesota submit entries based on categories provided by the MNA organizers. This year, newspaper industry peers from the Colorado Press Association judged all entries.

Last year, we won three awards in key areas: General Reporting, Website, and Advertising Excellence.

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We finished in third place in all three categories relating to editorial, online presence, and advertising.

This year, we upped our game a little.

sioned that SMG Web Design would be so instrumental in the development of our newspaper strategy. ing an outside firm based out of

article advertisements, because readers get annoyed when scrolling through articles and seeing an advertisement every two paragraphs. We don’t allow for third party advertisements, such

in Advertising (Weeklies over 2,500 circulation) lies over 5,000 circulation) tion (Weeklies over 2,500 circulation) Writing (Weeklies over 5,000 circulation) I’m proud of our staff for so many reasons, and these awards are a reflection of their accomplishments.

Each award comes with a story for which we are grateful. And, in all cases, it’s about the people.

First Place Use of Color in Advertising Taylor Case, a graphic designer who joined our team over two years ago, has worked sideby-side with my wife Amanda Sethre to do the layout and design for the weekly grocery While Taylor has taken over more of the responsibility in 2018, with Amanda serving as a backup, they both maintain the continuity of design expectations for our client.

This year’s winning contest entry that garnered a first place finish was the eight-page Easter ness family, owners and operawith entrusting us with such an important marketing responsibility. And, thanks to Taylor and Amanda for being much more talented than myself!

First Place - Website Back in October of 2009, nearly 10 years ago, I never envi-

Kokomo, Ind., to manage our entire newspaper website platform.

In 2012, while we were researching other vendors to help us with our web design needs, SMG Web Design General Manager Michelle Quanrud said she could take on the development of www.fillmorecountyjournal.com and provide the customized service we needed.

We made that transition to SMG Web Design (keeping it local) and never looked back.

And, quite honestly, our staff has collectively approached how our website is presented with a completely different perspective than the rest of the industry.

We have rules in place based on what we feel is important to media website users. We don’t allow for non-local advertisers, because supporting our local businesses is of utmost importance. We don’t allow for in-

as Google Ad Choices. The reason we don’t allow for third party advertisements is because we feel that readers don’t like to feel like they’re being stalked with using the Internet. Just because you conduct a Google search for something, doesn’t mean you want to see whatever you searched for popping up on every website you view after that search. We could make money off of third party online advertisements, but that doesn’t fit in with our approach to the online experience. And, last, we don’t charge for online access to any content on our website. No subscription paywall!

Government this week Tuesday, February 19 Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m.

Board, Media Center, 7 p.m.

Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

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Monday, February 25 p.m.

City Hall, 6 p.m.

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Michelle Quanrud has led our staff to develop an awardwinning website. In this world of cookie-cutter corporate-run media websites, I think it is important to play your own game. We don’t want to be like everybody else for a good reason.

Second Place Special Section Our winning entry for the special section category was our Veterans Day section.

This section involved reporters Karen Reisner, Kirsten Zoellner, Annie Lewis, and Rich Wicks. And, as always the rest of our team plays a significant role, such as Assistant Editor Ellen Whalen, Creative Director Jana Boyum, and Graphic Designers Taylor Case and Kiel Larson. At all times, it takes a team to accomplish what we do every week.

We have always taken the responsibility of recognizing our veterans with the utmost respect.

And, we will continue to do so.

Third Place Headline Writing This award goes out to all of our reporters. I can think of a lot of great headlines they have written over the past year. And, these clever headlines draw readers into their outstanding stories.

Thanks to our magnificent storytellers. Keep up the great work!

Not just raising the bar We are a family-owned weekly newspaper in Southeast Minnesota. Most of the newspapers we are competing with in the Better Newspaper Contest are owned and operated by large corporateowned newspaper groups with far greater resources.

That’s what makes these awards feel even better. It’s a David versus Goliath story. In 2018, our staff won 22 awards from three associations: Minnesota Newspaper Association, Community Papers.

It’s an amazing and wonderful experience to work in a creative environment at all times. And, I think that’s why I have been at this for more than 25 years.

The newspaper business presents opportunities to always plan for the future. What are we workit better? What can we do that would better serve our readers and advertisers?

And, while raising the bar for ourselves can seem like an admirable goal, we’d prefer to set the bar.

All opinions expressed on these pages are those of the authors and not of the Fillmore County Journal.

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C OMMENTARY Devil’s Advocate…Climate change mythconceptions

tiply that by estimated human CO2 emissions in 2015, 40 billion. That’s about 500 billion large tanker trucks of CO2 in one year. Human CO2 emissions are significant.

Mythconception #6: “Climate change won’t affect us.”

It already is. In 2018, Harmony broke the all-time Minnesota record for greatest rainfall in a single year. Harmony received 60.2 inches from January to December; nearly double the average. Caledonia and Mabel were second and third respectively in rainfall amounts.

This was 3.6 inches more than the last record holder, Waseca (2016) which, in turn, was nearly 3.2 inches more than the record holder prior (St. Francis, 1991). In 27 years the record rainfall amount has been smashed by 6.6 inches. As cold as it may seem at times in our immediate region, the world has experienced 18 of its 19 warmest years since 2000. We are witnessing climate change and more extreme weather conditions more often as a result of global warming.

Cheers!

By Aaron Bishop Harmony, MN I would like to address common myths and misconceptions about Climate Change.

Mythconception #1: “Climate Change used to be called ‘ G l o b a l Aaron Bishop W a r m ing’ but the Earth hasn’t been warming, so it’s called ‘Climate Change’ now.”

Global warming is a term describing the overall impacts of atmospheric and oceanic temperatures as a result of greenhouse gases on Earth. As time progressed and evidence poured in, one of the now solidly known results of a warming Earth is climate change.

Mythconception #2: “Climate Change and Global Warming is the same thing.”

Global warming begets climate change, i.e., climate change

is a result of global warming.

Both are happening simultaneously and are effects of increased greenhouse gas entrapment.

Mythconception #3: “The Earth’s climate has always been changing, therefore, no big deal.”

While it’s true Earth has experienced major climatic changes in its geological history, geologists (myself included) warn that it is a big deal. Past climate events have led to catastrophic extinctions around the world.

Humans weren’t yet present for most of these major changes, particularly the “Great Dying,” Earth’s most massive extinction event 251 million years ago, which was brought about by enormous floods of lava in what is now Siberia. So, what about volcanoes today?

Mythconception #4: “Volcanoes like Mount Pinatubo produced more CO2 in a single eruption than humans since the dawn of Man.” This topic is of great interest to me because I acquired my

geology degree from the University of Hilo, which is cradled between the most massive and active volcanoes in the world.

To address this outrageous idea that Mount Pinatubo produced more CO2 than all humans since the “dawn of Man” would be my pleasure.

Mount Pinatubo is an active stratovolcano in the Philippines.

On June 15, 1991, after days of comparatively mild explosions from the summit, Mount Pinatubo released an enormous blast of ash more than 22 miles into the sky. The eruption resulted in 0.05 billion metric tons of CO2 injected into the atmosphere at one time. This may seem like a lot of CO2 until one recognizes that in 2015 humans produced roughly 40 billion metric tons of CO2. That’s a four with ten zeros! In other words, it would take 800 Pinatubo-sized eruptions to equal the amount of anthropogenic (human-originating) CO2 released in 2015 alone. The total CO2 emissions from all volcanoes on the planet

release a relatively miniscule 0.6 billion metric tons annually. In 2015, CO2 output by humans surpassed the total CO2 emissions produced by all the volcanoes on the entire planet in the year’s first 5 ½ days.

Mythconception #5: “Earth has had 1,000 parts per million (ppm) of CO2 before. Our current 410 ppm isn’t significant, i.e., humans can’t cause climate change.”

As I explained in my article “Devil’s Advocate…410” water vapor makes up the largest percentage of the world’s greenhouse gases, but it’s the CO2 influx which increases the amount of water vapor able to be held in the atmosphere, and therefore the driving force behind global warming and, subsequently, climate change.

To illustrate this, imagine one cubic meter full of pure water (one metric ton). Now, consider the fact that one metric ton of pure CO2 (at room temperature) would take on the volume of 12½ large tanker trucks. Mul-

In response to Mr. Rendahl To the Editor, Our country and world has limitless problems, but amongst your complaints you take a swing at Christianity.

Why? Do you want Christians to stand up stronger for all of the things that Jesus taught us, or tried to? Will you join us or will you pick and choose which issues you agree with and which ones you don’t?

Ross Kramer Fountain, Minn.

No cause for concern, folks To the Editor, Someone was killed, shot “multiple times,” five miles from downtown Chatfield. Neither the Chatfield police nor the city government will say anything - except “no cause for concern.”

Who did the shooting? Why was the man shot (multiple times)?

Should I go out and buy a gun?

Can I now let one rip if someone walks up my driveway after dark? If a person is gunned down on Main Street next Saturday night will we all be told that it is “no cause for concern”? What, ignore the blood and focus on pretty things? This is not the blood of a distant “terrorist” or foreigner. If a local murder is not “cause for concern,” what is?

Karl Gorczynski Chatfield, Minn.

Trump out of touch To the Editor, I just listened to Trump’s State of the Union speech a couple nights ago. After listening to it and to the news the next couple of days, a few things stand out. Not one word was said about global warming or one about renewable energy. Both are in the news often. Just this morning on Good Morning America they showed that the last five years were the warmest in history. Most of the world believes it is real and manmade in the U.S. Most of the democrats believe it and republicans are climbing on board. Last I saw, 56% of republicans agree it and that agrees pretty much with Dr. Van Gorp’s figures.

So instead of talking about this, Trump chose to tell us lies about the border wall. This is the third city he has described on the border that I have heard the mayor or sheriff say that what Trump said about their towns was totally untrue.

Maybe if Trump would tell the truth he could get some people to work with him.

Another thing he talks about is getting rid of regulations. Maybe that why on Good Morning America they said C.O. count went up the first time in 10 years. The next thing he brags about is oil exports. Canada has about five times our reserves. Venezuela has eight times ours.

The Middle East has 23 times as much as we do. So is it smart to sell our oil?

Wayne Stephas Chatfield, Minn.

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By Lee Hamilton One of the more striking political developments of the last few years has been the partisan sorting of American voters.

It used to be that both the Republican and DemoLee H. cratic parHamilton ties covered some ideological ground. Now, it’s so habitual for conservatives to make their home in the GOP and liberals in the Democratic Party that party and ideological labels stand in for one another.

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Still, you have to be careful. Because when you’re talking about something as complex as Americans’ political beliefs, there’s really no such thing as uniformity.

Sure, liberals put a lot of emphasis on collectively helping individuals who are in trouble, and they tend to be more inclusive and open to change.

Conservatives, as their name suggests, are more likely to support tradition and authority, and to support conformity to traditional values. Both have strong senses of right and wrong — they just define them differently.

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OBITUARIES Rollis (Rollie) Odell Larson Rollis (Rollie) Odell Larson was born in Choice, Minn., on May 21, 1930, to Harley and Emma Larson. He passed peacefully on January 29 surrounded by family. He Rollis Larson was 88.

He will be profoundly missed and lovingly remembered as a fun, gentle and humble man. His kindness, positive attitude and work ethic are his legacy. He lived his life with understanding and empathy, choosing to see the good in people with open eyes and heart.

Rollie grew up on a farm near Mabel, Minn., and was a graduate of the U of M, U.S. Air Force veteran, Ag teacher, hardworking farmer, and ag implement salesman. He enjoyed working outdoors, planting trees, feeding birds, and singing in his choir.

Rollie was preceded in death by his first wife Jan (Janice Steenerson) and is survived by their two daughters Kande Larson and Jana Bledsoe, and granddaughter Tayler. He is also survived by his sisters Helen Mann and Mavis Wolstad, brother Keith Larson, and many cousins, relatives and friends. Rollie is survived by Leiha, his wife of 25 years, and her children Teri Hauswirth (Brian), Gayle Januschka, Julie Galkowski (Jim), Jim Januschka (Erika) and grandchildren Anna (Mitul), Joey, Jacob (Katie), Emily (Todd), Allison, Olivia, Daniel, John, Noah, Gabby and James; and great-grandchildren Grace and Will. We will all miss him dearly.

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To honor Rollie’s legacy, “Do your best, be kind, look on the bright side, and plant a tree.”

Family will have a celebration of his life in Winona on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Notification of location and time will be published at a later date.

Gary Lee Ronken Gary Lee Ronken, age 70, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on February 11, 2019, at his home.

Visitation was held 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Febru- Gary Ronken ary 14, 2019, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley. Committal Services took place at 1 p.m. on Friday February 15, 2019, at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn. A time of fellowship followed the burial at the VFW Hall in Spring Valley, Minn.

Gary Lee Ronken was born in Rochester, Minn., on May 26, 1948, to Harvey and Maxine (Howard) Ronken. He attended school in Spring Valley and graduated in 1966. Gary enlisted in the U.S. Navy on January 11, 1967. During the Vietnam War, he was stationed on the USS Intrepid as a Hook Runner and later promoted to Deck Edge Operator. He was honorably discharged on October 12, 1970.

After returning to Spring Valley, he married Kathy Finley, daughter of Don and Doris Finley on January 21, 1973. Together they had three children and enjoyed spending time fishing, hunting, camping and boating with his family and extended family. Gary loved to fish. He enjoyed his yearly fishing trips

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with Kathy to Northern Minnesota and Canada. The trip enjoyment was amplified if his grandchildren or children were along. He was an avid fan of trapshooting, both competitively and with family and friends.

Besides the fishing and camping excursions, he enjoyed attending all of his grandchildren’s activities and events.

Gary retired December 2014 from SEMA Equipment in LeRoy Minn., where he was a John Deere salesman. He enjoyed visiting with his customers and always managed to find someone he knew no matter where he was.

Gary is survived by his wife of 46 years, Kathy, three children and four grandchildren: Gary Ronken Jr and son Finn of Canton, Joe and Skye Ronken and sons Owen and Aden of Dodge Center, and Rebecca and Matt Jacobson and son Colton of Spring Valley. He is also survived by siblings Howard (Joyce) Ronken of Kenyon, Sharon (Vernon) Jahn of Bloomington, Evelyn Rios of Centennial, Colo., Emore (Bonnie) Ronken of Rochester, Victor (Joanne) Ronken of Rochester, Lois (Terry) Petersen of Brainerd, and Betty (Perry) Bowen of Burnsville; and many nieces and nephews.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Jim and a brother in infancy.

and Eric. He farmed until 2000.

Lawrence was a lifetime member of the St. Olaf Catholic Church and a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus. He was known for his dry, witty sense of humor. He enjoyed woodworking, watching baseball and football, being outside and volunteering at the food shelf. He was always willing to help his neighbors, especially with fixing machinery. He was an advocate for the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA).

Lawrence is survived by his wife Gayle of Mabel, three children: Rebecca (Matthew) Salmela of Maplewood, Minn., Dianna Stortz of Woodbury, Minn., and Eric Stortz (Jaime Young) of Waukon, Iowa; three sisters: Marjorie Welscher and Dorothy (Harlan) Gjere, both of Mabel, and Nellie Kruse of Fort Atkinson, Iowa; a brother, Darrell (Sharon) of Independence, Iowa; sister-in-law Sue Stortz of Mabel, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, Karyn; two brothers, Joseph and Erwin; and a sister, Mary Lucille Bahr.

Funeral Mass was held 11 a.m.

Thursday, February 14, 2019, at the St. Olaf Catholic Church in Mabel, with Father Stephen Abaukaka officiating. Burial took place in the Calvary Cemetery in Canton. Visitation was Lawrence J. Stortz 4–7 p.m. Wednesday, February Lawrence J. Stortz, age 73, of 13, 2019, at the St. Olaf Catholic rural Mabel, died Friday, Febru- Church in Mabel with a prayer ary 8, 2019, service at 6:30 p.m. and one hour at St. Marys prior to services at the church. In Hospital in lieu of flowers, the family prefers Rochester. memorials to ACHA. Lawrence was born Sharon A. (Veir) Zamansky September Sharon A. (Veir) Zamansky, 23, 1945, passed away Monday February in Preston, 11, 2019, at Lawrence Minn., to the age of 74.

J. Stortz Henry and She had been Bernadine (Gossman) Stortz. He a resident at grew up in the Newburg area the Good and graduated from the Mabel S h e p h e r d High School in 1963. Lawrence L u t h e r a n graduated from the Agricultural Home for Mechanics program at Austin the last six Sharon (Veir) Technical School. He worked years.

Zamansky for John Deere dealerships in Sharon Cannon Falls and Preston before was born in Rushford, Minn., returning home to Newburg to Stanley and Alta Mae (BremTownship to operate the fam- mer) Veir on September 10, 1944. ily farm. On May 27, 1978, he Sharon graduated from RHS in married Gayle Tripp at the All 1962. She worked for Tri-County Saints Catholic Church in Lakev- Electric in Rushford for five years. ille, Minn. Together they raised She left Rushford in 1967 to three children: Rebecca, Dianna, attend Weaver Airline School in

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Kansas City and later accepted a job with United Airlines in Chicago, Ill. Sharon supervised different departments within UAL, enjoying her work supervising the Hawaiian desk and the help desk that assisted travel agents.

Sharon was named United Airline’s Supervisor of the Year in 1976. Sharon was able to supervise and befriend the staff that worked for her, developing lifelong friendships after she retired in 2003.

Sharon married Philip Zamansky in 1975 at the Coco Palms Resort, Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii.

Together they enjoyed traveling and staying in touch with family and friends throughout the world.

Phil died in 1999.

Sharon loved her family and friends and would do anything for them. She enjoyed her flower garden, lunch with friends, entertaining, traveling, and, of course, shopping. Sharon was an avid Bulls, Bears, and Cleveland Browns fan, but her favorites were the R-P teams, where she cheered on her nephews Eric and Wade and their teammates.

Sharon is survived by her sister Susan (Brian) Thompson, Peterson, Minn.; nephew Eric (Jessica) Thompson, Chatfield, Minn., and their children Aubrey and Ethan; nephew Wade (Sarah) Thompson, Sunfish Lake, Minn., and their son Oskar; stepchildren Cal Zamansky, Berkley, Calif., and Pam (Fred) Goldman, Scottsdale, Ariz.

She is proceeded in death by her husband Philip Zamansky and parents Stanley and Alta Mae Veir.

Sharon was diagnosed with Alzheimers in 2007 and met the challenges of this terrible illness with grace, faith, and support from her family and friends. She also received love and care from the wonderful staff at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home and St. Croix Hospice.

In lieu of memorials, the family encourages readers to send flowers to someone they love. Sharon enjoyed giving and receiving flowers and always believed that flowers should be sent to someone that can enjoy them that day.

Private funeral services will be held at later date, with burial being at North Prairie Lutheran Church, Lanesboro, Minn. Hoff Funeral Home of Rushford is assisting the family. Please leave a memory and sign Sharon’s online guest book at www.hofffuneral.com.

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Monday, February 18, 2019

Rushford gets preview of Public Works plans

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By Kirsten Zoellner At the Monday, February 11 Rushford Council meeting, Public Works Director Roger Knutson presented a lengthy list of projects the department intends to tackle over the next year. “As you can see, we have plenty, and this doesn’t include things that come up,” said Knutson. “Some projects will require quite a bit of manpower, some less. I always try to think, ‘What is the best long term solution?’”

The improvement of city streets has been an ongoing priority and two road projects are slated for this year. It includes a street and utility improvement undertaking on East Grove Street, Walnut Street, and North Burr Oak Street as well as a smaller project resurfacing on Lamplighter Lane.

In addition, Knutson noted additional minor projects that will be done almost entirely by Public Works with only the resurfacing portion hired out. They include removal of asphalt, regrading, and repaving of on an alleyway Prairie to Walnut, removal and replacement of asphalt patches on Home Street, and removal of a manhole to address heaving of the street by the storm drain near the swimming pool.

In the industrial park, the city will be addressing a gravel road that cuts across the newly purchased lot of Leigh Volkmann.

The road is a platted city roadway, but was never improved further into a city street. It serves a number of trucks at nearby businesses.

The plan is to move a portion of the road over, straighten sections, being careful of road steepness.

“The road gets a lot of use. We’ll be able to do it,” added Knutson.

Water and sewer issues appear to be getting under control, with the city having done a large number of improvements in the last 10 years. On Maple Street, between the Wilson and Colbenson properties, a storm drain is leaking.

Some years ago, it was patched, but the patches have failed. Public Works has the line jetted out occasionally, to keep it clear, but Public Works is intending to dig up and replace sections or install a new storm line.

As per the Wellhead Protection Plan, an interior floor drain will need to be installed for wellhead two. Some years ago, a pipe was cut and a concrete floor installed to allow excess water to be deposited into sanitary sewer, which does not meet code. There is an old softener tank structure basically falling apart, which will be cut away and torn down prior to the digging up of the manhole and installation of the French drain. “Well number two is old,” said Knuston. “It’s basically for emergencies. It runs every third day or so to keep it functional.”

An old wastewater treatment plant digester will also be demolished. The open-air tank, no longer in use, fills with rainwater and debris.

As part of the levee system, an area at the Elm Street Lift Station, behind Kwik Trip, will get some

needed attention. The lift station serves as one the main storm water pumps when levee gates are closed and there is high water and sediment is building up. Public Works intends to widen out and straighten a ditch area, which will help eliminate the sediment, as water won’t slow.

In relation to parks, there are a number of locations that will see improvements. First up is continuing work at the Magelssen Bluff scenic outlook. Public Works has removed a number of trees to provide greater visibility, even from inside a vehicle. At the east turnaround, a rock gabion wall will be constructed; tall enough to keep cars from going over and will not impede the view. In addition, bathrooms also continue to see improvements.

Following a League of Minnesota Cities survey of parks, it was noted that gravel, concrete, or asphalt walkways to the facilities should be installed to help meet Americans with Disabilities Act compliance.

At Creekside Park in 2018, the city is dealt with excessive run-off from the new school site during high precipitation periods. Plans include installing drainage culvert or tile to help eliminate standing water. Knutson did note that there may be less water this year due to growth of vegetation on the school site, which can slow and drain water.

Tennis courts at the park are “rough,” and the city is conversing with engineers to see what it

would take to bring them back into good condition. “These courts are going to need some kind of attention. The school uses them and there are people there,” said Knutson.

Finishing areas of the new Veterans Park, hopefully prior to Memorial Day, re-shingling the building at Jaycee Park, an estimated $600, and placing recycled brick pavers at the tourism kiosk outside the school are also on the docket.

At the municipal airport, the city is examining a better way to have fuel delivered for the recently upgraded fuel system. Refueled four or five times a year, public works is considering a 10-12 foot wide access road, with gate, or utilizing a hose system to keep trucks from needing to drive on the taxi area. When the fuel system was designed and installed, city engineer’s estimated a “highend version” of the access to be roughly $26,000, but the city had no further grant money to draw from. Knutson is confident a solution can be found.

Public Work also continues to do battle with emerald ash borer and record low temps may have helped. “Every tree in the city, except five, all which had been treated by the homeowner, has been removed,” said Knutson.

“We hope to plant 10 to to 20 trees in the spring and another 10 to 20 in the fall for Ash tree replacement.” Work on the grapple used to remove the trees will need to be done as well.

The department is also continuing to tackle cleaning up the Public Works headquarters area.

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the degree to which ideological categories actually apply to real people.

Then, of course, there are all those Americans who don’t believe they fall into either category, liberal or conservative, and who don’t identify with either party. We tend to label these people independents — as they do, themselves. In truth, though,

even independents usually lean one way or the other, sometimes quite noticeably. They’re much more liberal or conservative than they think of themselves as being.

The divisions that separate liberals and conservatives are real. On social issues, many find themselves sharply divided: over same-sex relationships, the place of marriage and family in our society, and, of course, abortion.

This last may be the most divisive issue of all. Liberals tend to have more tolerance for abortion; very few conservatives I encounter have that feeling, although a few do.

And they are sharply divided over the role of government and government intervention in the lives of Americans on economic matters. Conservatives tend to believe strongly that government regulations do more harm than good, and that government itself is wasteful and inefficient. The differences are especially stark on health care — conservatives abhor the mandate on purchasing insurance policies; liberals see it as a necessary step toward the larger goal of expanded coverage.

This is part of a broader division over welfare and the degree to which government should be involved in programs to alleviate poverty or to protect working people from the bumps, bruises, and hardships dealt out by the national economy. Conservatives tend to think those roles ought to be taken up by the private or

nonprofit sectors and by individuals themselves. Liberals, of course, believe government can be helpful.

But even here, the divisions are not as sharp as they used to be. You hear a good number of conservatives open to government assistance and government involvement in social and economic issues. I’ve been surprised by the number of times I’ve run into conservatives who support particular government programs, and liberals who take a libertarian view on some question or another.

Over and over, I’m reminded that learning a voter’s views on a given issue may tell you next to nothing about his or her views on others, or could actually mislead you.

It’s pretty common these days to bemoan the ideological divisions evident in our politics, especially when the differences are weaponized for partisan purposes. But I’d argue that far from being debilitating, ideological divisions are fundamentally a sign of the vitality of our politics.

The political debate they give rise to is a sign of the vigor of the political system.

Sure, trying to deal with deepseated differences is extremely difficult for a politician. But it’s also part of the attraction and the challenge of politics. And if you see voters as the complex opinion-holders they really are, common ground may not be as

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Yet I often run into conservatives who hold surprisingly liberal positions on one issue or another, and vice versa. So while we tend to place both ourselves and others within particular boxes, their sides are porous. It’s very easy for political elites to overstate

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An addition on one shop was approved at last month’s meeting, to store equipment and further clean up the area.

Public Works is anticipating requesting the hiring of summer help as a method of budgeting and reducing costs. Knutson estimated a base of $2,000 to hire a seasonal help. “It’s nice to have summer help to fill in, so we’re not using a higher paid employee to do those tasks,” he added. “It’s a good example, too, if we can get a kid to work for us. It might lead into a career in public works.”

In other news, the Library Board will interview three candidates Saturday, March 16. The candidates include one local resident, one from Kansas, and the third from Pennsylvania. The two non-local candidates will be interviewed via Skype. Should a second interview be needed of any candidates, the Library Board will conduct them in person.

City Administrator Tony Chladek indicated there is no further news on the former R-P School facilities. Three sealed bids were delivered to the school board for the former Peterson Middle School, but no decision has been made to date.

Openings on various city commissions still remain. They include one on Planning and Zoning, two on Airport, two on Economic Development, and one on the Electric Commission. Interested persons should contact city hall.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, February 25, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend. impossible to find as it can seem at first glance.

Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar of the IU Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

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In 2000, Boyum began his employment as a Conservation Officer for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “I can’t believe it’s been 19 years,” notes Boyum.

Boyum was nominated by his supervisor Tyler Quandt, who knows better than most what kind of employee and person Boyum is. “He’s been an officer with us for a long time and he just does an overall great job,” states Quandt.

“He does a good job on his cases and all of the people he works with speak highly of him,” says Quandt.

Boyum was recognized at a ceremony at Camp Ripley on Janu-

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ary 10, 2019. He says it was very much an honor to be named 2019 Conservation Officer of the Year and to be honored at the ceremony. “It’s kind of humbling when you walk down in front of 140 officers, your peers,” he notes.

When asked what all his job encompasses, Boyum replied, “Any outdoor recreation that has laws and rules and regulations attached to it — that’s what we will enforce,” which can include hunting, fishing, water resource laws, boating, snowmobiles, ATVs, protected animals and more.

Boyum’s work area is vast reaching from Hwy 52 over to Hwy 76 down to the Iowa border and pretty much up to St. Charles or I-90. This area covers Fillmore

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County, half of Houston County and a small portion of Winona County.

Since it is impossible for Boyum to be in two places at once, sometimes people are gone by the time he can get to a scene or a landowner is frustrated but he does his best to get the situation handled as quickly as possible one way or another.

“I’m responsible for my work area — so if somebody calls my home and leaves me a message there is nobody else to get that message,” he explains. “That’s just how it goes — we carry our phones as much as we can,” he says, but there is no second shift that takes over his duties. Thankfully, “My partners to the east, west

and north — we all work really closely together,” notes Boyum.

“The nice thing is that because I worked in Fillmore County I know all the deputies, I know the city cops — a lot of times I can call them on the radio or on the phone and say hey can you help me out — at least swing out and get a name or a number or a license plate. And in Houston and Winona County all the county deputies are usually quick to help so that makes it a lot easier,” he states.

Boyum says “I get complaints at football games, I get complaints at basketball games or things like that but I signed up for it — that’s ok — that’s part of the gig — it doesn’t bother me — I couldn’t see

it any other way,” in order to be effective.

When asked his favorite part of his job, Boyum replies, “Well, I like to hunt so I would have to say working with and checking hunters — I like to hear the stories — we got a job to do like check the license and check any animals there — but it’s interesting to me to hear the stories from the hunters on how they got what they got,” and he hears some very interesting stories.

The most challenging part of his job at the present time is Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). “You have landowners that are frustrated — and I understand it — the See BOYUM Page 13 ➤

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RUSHFORD-PETERSON

RUSHFORD-PETERSON FFA OFFICERS

L to R, Heide Dudley, Emma Heiden - Middle School Rep, Hannah Highum - Middle School Rep, Tim Highum - Treasurer, Hans Lind - VP, Alyssa Nesler - Secretary, John Luhmann - President, Jens Lind - Reporter, Nolan Mueller - Sentinel, Colby Lind

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Students competing at the Miller Invitational

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Students touring the John Deere Tech program in Calmar, IA

TH E S E B US I N E S S ES A R E P R O U D T O S U P P O RT A R EA FFA TEAMS! American Family Insurance Jeffrey Ellingson, Agent 765-2372 • Preston 498-3861 • Spring Grove Anderson Auto LLC 864-7711 • Rushford, MN Chatfield Lumber 545-3900 • Chatfield, MN Chucks Feed & Grain 875-2247 • Peterson, MN Darr Auctions & Realty 864-7952 • Rushford, MN Dennis Overland Insurance Agency Inc. 864-2757 • Rushford, MN Engelson & Associates, LTD 864-1040 • Rushford, MN Farmers Win Coop 864-7733 • Rushford, MN Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN

Good Samaritan Society 765-2700 • Preston, MN

New Beginnings Salon 507-864-2500 • Rushford, MN

Spring Valley Dental 346-7281 • Spring Valley, MN

Good Shepherd Lutheran Services 864-6015 • Rushford, MN

Nordic Lanes/The Creamery 864-7799 or 864-7214 Rushford, MN

Scheevel & Sons 765-4756 • Preston, MN

Haakenson Electric 251-5535 • Preston, MN Johnson Rolling Acres 507-864-3096 • Peterson, MN L&L Volkman Auto Body Repair, LLC 864-2590 • Rushford, MN M&M Lawn & Leisure 864-7781 • Rushford, MN Merchants Banks N.A. 864-7744 • Rushford, MN 467-2145 • Lanesboro, MN Micah Hanson Insurance 864-2884 • Rushford, MN MPE Motor Parts & Equipment Inc. 507-864-7702 • Rushford, MN

Pam’s Corner Convenience Store 864-7949 • Rushford, MN R-P Leadership Team Angela Shepard - Elem. Prinicipal, Lisa Lawston - CE & Pre-School Director, Jake Timm - MS & HS Principal, Dan Bieberdorf - AD, Corey Mattson - IT Director & Chuck Ehler - Supt.

SMG Web Design 765-2151 • Preston, MN State Representative Gregory M. Davids District 28B Paid for by People for Davids Committee of Preston, MN 951-3893 • Preston, MN Sveen Excavating 273-6015 • Lanesboro, MN

Rushford Foods 864-2878 • Rushford, MN

Valley Veterinary Clinic PA 864-2244 • Rushford, MN

Rushford State Bank Member FDIC 864-7755 • Rushford, MN

Winona Health Rushford Clinic 457-7726 • Winona, MN

Severson Energy Dependable Heat 864-9229 • Rushford, MN 452-4743 • Winona, MN

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MABEL-CANTON

MABEL-CANTON FFA OFFICERS

Top to Bottom: First Row (L to R): Kaylor Soiney, Maddison Michels. Second Row (L to R): Bethany Schneekloth, Hannah Schneekloth. Third Row (L to R): Blake Henry, Colton Heintz-Kuderer

MABEL-CANTON FFA CHAPTER

First Row (L to R): Colton Tollefsrud, Paxton Smith, Austin Snell, Kenidi McCabe, Kaylor Soiney, Jordyn Newgard, Molly Lee, Emily Carolan, Thea Snyder, Katelyn Kleiboer, Chloey Busch, and Hannah Schneekloth. Second Row (L-R): Ashlyn Guber, Alexis Williams, Amber York, Kathryn Newman, and Piper Carmack. Third Row (L-R) Dawson Kleiboer, Blake Henry, Maddy Michels, Hannah Snell, Lexi Thorson, Sarina Stortz, Payton Danielson, Peyton Klimesh, Tori Wangen, Brianna Magnuson, Jennifer Reenalda, Ethan Underbakke and Dawson Wangen. Tanner Marquardt, Tracer Tollefson, Randy Gerard, Brady Danielson, Owen Underbakke, Braydin Jump, Jaymeson Tollefsrud Spencer Douglas, Riley Snell, Camryn Cox, Emma Middendorf, Drew Wyffels, Anna Bjertness, Gavin Johnson, Colby Williams. Fourth Row (L to R): Emma Tollefsrud, Kennedy Sorum, Brianna Wallin, Gwen Tollefsrud, Kaiser Soiney, Dylan Loppnow, Cody Lueck, Brandon Schneider and Ryan Kuhn. Missing: Colton Heintz-Kuderer Bethany Schneekloth

TH E S E B US I N E S S ES A R E P R O U D T O S U P P O RT A REA FFA TEAMS! American Family Insurance Jeffrey Ellingson, Agent 765-2372 • Preston 498-3861 • Spring Grove Chatfield Lumber 545-3900 • Chatfield, MN Craig’s Auto Repair 493-5399 • Mabel, MN First Southeast Bank Member FDIC 743-2204 • Canton, MN 886-6922 • Harmony, MN

Good Samaritan Society 765-2700 • Preston, MN

Nethercut Schieber Attorneys 493-5088 • Mabel, MN

Horizon Ag Services LLC Terry Torkelson 493-5222 • 563-449-8092 • Mabel, MN

Preston Dairy & Farm 743-2250 • Canton, MN 765-2484 • Preston, MN

JMS Agronomics, INC 507-259-4003 • Fountain, MN

S&A Petroleum Preston Motor Mart bp 765-3330 • Preston, MN

Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN Miller’s Viewlawn Angus 743-8370 • Mabel, MN

Scheevel & Sons 765-4756 • Preston, MN

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Solberg Welding & Ironside Trailer Sales & Service 886-4600 • 886-4602 Harmony, MN Spring Valley Dental 346-7281 • Spring Valley, MN State Representative Gregory M. Davids District 28B Paid for by People for Davids Committee of Preston, MN 951-3893 • Preston, MN Village Farm & Home 493-5217 • Mabel, MN

HOUSTON/CALEDONIA FFA CHAPTER

Left Photo: (L to R): Emma Chapel, Kayleen Kulas, Olivia Beckman, Lilly Carr, Alexis Johnson, Dustin Stampka, Tristian Quinn, Cade Roth and Aaron Lynch. Right Photo: Row 1 (L to R): Connor McCormick, Advisor, Madisyn Kohlmeier, Maria Miller Sydney Hendel, Heidi Bolduan, Brad Harguth - Advisor. Row 2 (L to R): Samanth Hoscheit, Vanessa Meiners, Jenna Scanlan, Jessica Morrow, Grace Meyer, Madyson Young, Hannah Myhre, Jadah Zehnder and Autum Meiners. Row 3 (L to R): Ava Hoscheit, Matt Gavin, Trent King, Carter Burrichter, Gabe Morey, Jed Kasten, Bronson Knutson, Owen Blocker, A.J. Hoscheit, Haley Jennings, Anna Mauss, Kiley Meyer and Amber Stemper. Row 4 (L to R): Will Barnes, Ethan Kumpf, Cole Kronebush, Noah Jennings, Adam Hoscheit, Levi Schmitz, Isiah Reinhart and Andrew Vickerman. Not Pictured: Taryn Meyer, Ashly Ideker, Madison Bechel, Bradley Heiller, Shaun Privet, Reese Diersen, Kylie Standahl, Maddie Wieser, Wyatt Wieser, Stevie Joy Bulman, Josh Molling, Gavin Curley, Blake Morrow, Isabel Allen, Jenna Banse, and Kailey Banse.

T H E S E B US I N E S S ES A R E P R O U D T O S U P P O RT A REA FFA TEAMS! American Family Insurance Jeffrey Ellingson, Agent 765-2372 • Preston 498-3861 • Spring Grove Bremer Bank 896-3179 • Houston, MN Chatfield Lumber 545-3900 • Chatfield, MN Gary’s Pump & Well Service 896-3330 • Houston, MN Good Samaritan Society 765-2700 • Preston, MN

Houston Dental Clinic 896-2202 • Houston, MN

Scheevel & Sons 765-4756 • Preston, MN

Vickie’s Accounting Service 896-3332 • Houston, MN

Mound Prairie Mutual Insurance Company Farm Mutual Insurance 896-3150 • Houston, MN

Severson Energy Dependable Heat 864-9229 • Rushford, MN 452-4743 • Winona, MN

Wieser Septic & Excavating 895-8213 • Houston, MN

Rushford State Bank Member FDIC 864-7755 • Rushford, MN S&A Petroleum Houston Motor Mart bp 765-3330 • Preston, MN

Spring Valley Dental 346-7281 • Spring Valley, MN State Representative Gregory M. Davids District 28B Paid for by People for Davids Committee of Preston, MN 951-3893 • Preston, MN

Winona Health Rushford Clinic 457-7726 • Winona, MN

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LANESBORO

LANESBORO FFA CHAPTER

Kneeling, first row: Claire Pieper, Brynn Howerton, Hannah Bothun, Lydia Betz, Shannon Goodman, Alison Freese Second row, standing: Brock Taylor, Kaylee Peterson, Hannah Wolf, Josie Semmen, Orion Sass, Jaime Rein, Hunter Gerhke, Malia Tessum, Ella Cambern, Alyssa Gehrke, Hannah Luck, Harlee Wead, Nolan Anderson, Brady Stalter, Wyatt Jensen, Emily Snyder, Janell Boyum, Claire Pieper, Brielle Ruen, Sophie Pieper, Bailey Ruen, Nora Rein, Bodie Mayer, Macayla Brogle, Kaci Ruen, Skyler Check, Ari Huntington, Trevor Ruen, Kimmy Rein, Chloe Schnebly, Jessie Schreiber, Caroline Mayer, alida Berg, Andrew Luck, Ally Kujath, Daytona Hovland, Hannah Rothen, Peighton Prestemon, Jackson Musselman, Joe Gathje, Brady Johnson, Brayden Blanck, Devin Troendle On tractor, left to right: Joe Bradley, Ryan Kelly, Ben Snyder, Connor Ruen, Zach Torgerson, Alex Reimann, Logan Jensson, Garrett Melander, Pablo Ruen, Seth Betz, Ryan Holmen, Carson Ruen, Adam Ruen, JT Rein

STATE DEGREE RECIPIENTS Connor Ruen, Janell Boyum, and Seth Betz

LANESBORO STATE CONVENTION AT U OF M

7 AND 8TH GRADE MEMBERS AT PEM AG CHALLENGE

TH E SE B USI N E SS ES A R E P R O U D T O S U P P O RT A REA FFA TEAMS! American Family Insurance Jeffrey Ellingson, Agent 765-2372 • Preston 498-3861 • Spring Grove Chatfield Lumber 545-3900 • Chatfield, MN Dr. James M. Waldow, DDS 467-2269 • Lanesboro, MN Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN Gehling Implement & Auction 765-2131 • Preston, MN Good Samaritan Society 765-2700 • Preston, MN Haakenson Electric 251-5535 • Preston, MN

Huntington Electric LLC 251-9510 • Lanesboro, MN

Preston Dairy & Farm 743-2250 • Canton, MN 765-2484 • Preston, MN

Scheevel & Sons 765-4756 • Preston, MN

Remax: Todd Hadoff 507-287-7746 • Chatfield, MN

Seed First LLC Paul & Corey Hamann 273-9215 • Fountain, MN

Root River Saloon 467-3355 • Lanesboro, MN

SMG Web Design 765-2151 • Preston, MN

Richard’s Pump Service 268-4352 • Fountain, MN

Merchants Banks N.A. 467-2145 • Lanesboro, MN 864-7744 • Rushford, MN

Spring Valley Dental 346-7281 • Spring Valley, MN

Rushford Foods 864-2878 • Rushford, MN

POET Biorefining 765-4548 • Preston, MN

Rushford State Bank Member FDIC 864-7755 • Rushford, MN

State Representative Gregory M. Davids District 28B Paid for by People for Davids Committee of Preston, MN 951-3893 • Preston, MN

Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN Krage Insurance & AE 467-3309 • Lanesboro, MN Lanesboro Sales Commission 467-2192 • Lanesboro, MN

Preston Equipment 765-3803 • Preston, MN

S&A Petroleum Lanesboro BP Food Shop 467-2121 • Lanesboro, MN

Sveen Excavating 273-6015 • Lanesboro, MN

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state’s asking them to help fly the flag and help the state out and try to control this issue,” Boyum said.

The majority of the folks have kind of stepped up and helped,” states Boyum, adding “I think the state, being the biologists and our health control folks, has done a pretty good job of explaining the issues and what they can and cannot do and what the best course of action is and I think most of

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the landowners and hunters out there are willing to help and have helped with that process,” which the DNR appreciates.

The time of year and what the weather is doing is the driving force as to what Boyum’s workday may include. “If it’s a bright, sunny day, 70 degrees, in October, the ducks probably aren’t flying on the river so you’re probably going to go where there are small game hunters instead, versus if there is a northwest wind that usually moves the ducks, now we’ll be down on

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the river working duck hunters because the duck hunters know that’s when the ducks move,” he explains.

Season openers, such as deer season opener, is when they have their highest activity and, “that’s when our phone rings the most,” Boyum says. “You never know what’s going to happen some days — which is what makes it interesting,” he states.

When not working, Boyum spends as much time as he can with his family, which includes his

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wife Katrina and their sons Brooks (12) and Briggs (8), who seem to be taking after their dad. “They are now starting to hunt so we chase turkeys around and squirrels — we like to hunt rabbits — we can’t get enough of rabbit hunting,” states Boyum.

When asked for any advice he would have to young men and women thinking about becoming a CO with the DNR, he repeats something a sheriff told him when he was just out of school — “Do something every day to reach your

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goal,” and although he says he didn’t follow that to the letter he tried to remember that wise advice.

Boyum also says, “Number one, you gotta like the outdoors, if you don’t it’s probably not something for you,” adding, “you gotta be able to go out when it’s 17 degrees out and deal with a call and deal with conditions but if you like that, keep your nose to the ground and buck through and do what you can to better your position so when they do hire, you stand out.”

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KINGSLAND

KINGSLAND FFA CHAPTER

First Row (L to R): Elijah Miller, Jacob Welch, Sydney Eickhoff, Jenna Schmidt, Rachel Hansen, Megan Schultz, Nora Jahn.

Second Row (L to R): Ashley McNamara, Nolan Fetterly, Lucas Howard, Kaysie Vreeman, Faith Lange, Gavin Merkel, Lucas Heusinkveld, Shelby Beck. Third Row (L to R): Nick Fetterly, Hunter Mundfrom, Lydia Voeltz, Elise O’Connor, Kennedy Fenske, Alexys Harwood, Rebekah Hansen, Hannah Lange, Maddie Snitker. Fourth Row (L to R): Hannah Thielen, Emily Mliner, Kensie Heusinkveld, Ashlyn Harwood, Anika Reiland, Kadence Fay, Ryley Guy, Kaylin Mensink, Madison Hubka, Jacob Warren. Fifth Row (L to R): Beck Warren, Sam Snitker, William Arndorfer, Noah Mundfrom, Rylie Jacobsen, Katelyn Hauser, Olivia Kappers, Morgan Philips, Kadence Aarsvold. Not pictured: Ethan Carr, Arik Huebner, Acelee Kohn, Kara Schmidt, Logan Simonson, Esther Miller, Emily Miner, Kaden Rath, Audrey Webster, Dakota Hammond, Lydia Miller, Caitlin Miner, Madison Reliand

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American Family Insurance Jeffrey Ellingson, Agent 765-2372 • Preston 498-3861 • Spring Grove Chatfield Lumber 545-3900 • Chatfield, MN CHS 867-4311 • Chatfield, MN Denny’s Trailer Sales 352-5491 • Wykoff, MN Essig Agency 346-7244 • Spring Valley, MN Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN

Good Samaritan Society 765-2700 • Preston, MN

Ody’s Country Meats 346-2579 • Spring Valley, MN

Spring Valley Overhead Door 507-346-7237 • Spring Valley, MN

Hyland Motors 346-2433 • Spring Valley, MN

POET Biorefining 765-4548 • Preston, MN

Spring Valley Dental 346-7281 • Spring Valley, MN

Kruegal Gas Service 346-7362 • 800-464-6121 Spring Valley, MN

Scheevel & Sons 765-4756 • Preston, MN

Spring Valley Veterinary Clinic 346-2734 • Spring Valley, MN

Seabright Electric 346-2047 • Spring Valley, MN SMG Web Design 765-2151 • Preston, MN

State Representative Gregory M. Davids District 28B Paid for by People for Davids Committee of Preston, MN 951-3893 • Preston, MN

Southland Auto and Diesel 724-8778 • Spring Valley, MN

Sunshine Foods 346-2804 • Spring Valley, MN

Spring Valley Chevy Buick 346-7337 • Spring Valley, MN

TJ’s Liquor 346-1979 • Spring Valley, MN

Marburger Insurance 346-7646 • Spring Valley, MN Marzolf Implement 346-7227 • Spring Valley, MN Matt’s Body Shop 346-2161 • Spring Valley, MN Minnwest Bank 507346-9299 • Spring Valley, MN

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

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Fillmore County Police Reports Chatfield Police Department Michael Benjamin Price, 30, Winona, Minn.; 7/4/2018, Fleeing Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Fine $200, Total Fees $1,341 (including $1,051 in restitution). Commit to Commissioner of Corrections, MN Correctional Facility St. Cloud 15 months (stay for three years).

Supervised probation for three years - Conditions (1/24/2019): Sign probation agreement, Contact probation officer as directed, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if charged with any new crime, if have contact with law enforcement, and/or if change address, employment, or telephone number, Sign releases of information as directed, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Random testing, No contact with persons associated with illegal drugs, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, No assault or threatening behavior, Maintain employment and housing as directed by agent, Counseling (cooperate with any classes, counseling, or evaluation as directed), Complete treatment, Pay restitution before fines, fees and surcharges.

Devin Robert Quient, 26, Chatfield, Minn.; 11/2/2018, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $320.

11/2/2018, No Proof of Insurance Owner, Fine $200.

Nicholas Taylor Reynolds, 26, Byron, Minn.; 11/4/2018, Expired Registration - Less Than Six Months, Fine $30, Total Fees $120.

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Tyler Glenn Aarsvold, 33, Ostrander, Minn.; 7/3/2018, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 1/28/2020), Total Fees $1,020. Local Confinement 365 days (stay 335 days for one year). Forty-eight hours must be served in Fillmore County Jail. The balance (28 days) may be satisfied on electronic home monitoring. Defendant has until February 15 to do the jail and be connected to EHM. Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (1/28/2019): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment (within 30 days), Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemi-

cal Testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, No driver’s license violations, No driving without insurance. 7/6/2018, Receiving Stolen Property, Fine $1,000 (stay $900 until 1/28/2020), Total Fees $190. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (1/28/2019): Defendant to follow same probation terms as above (Concurrent/Consecutive).

Troy Alan Bothun, 33, Harmony, Minn.; 3/26/2018, Drugs - 1st Degree - Sale - 17 Grams or More Cocaine or Meth Within 90-Day Period (Subsequent Offense), Fine $1,000, Total Fees $1,090.

Commit to Commissioner of Corrections, MN Correctional Facility St. Cloud - 114 months (stay for 25 years).

Local Confinement - 90 days.

Credit for time served: two days. Serve as: work release and weekends (if eligible).

Jail term to be completed by November 1, 2019. Supervised probation for 25 years Conditions (1/28/2019): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Educational assessment/ program, Follow all state and federal criminal laws, Contact probation officer as directed, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if have contact with law enforcement, if charged with any new crime, and/or if change address, employment, or telephone number, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Sign releases of information as directed, Give a DNA sample when directed, Do not sue or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives, Do not register to vote or vote until discharged from probation and civil rights are fully restored, Remain lawabiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, No contact with persons associated with illegal drugs, No assault, aggressive, threatening, assaultive, or disorderly behaviors, Cognitive skill training, Take medications in the prescribed dosage and frequency, Mental Health Evaluation (and follow recommendations).

Luis Alfonzo Lopez Castellon, 57, Burnsville, Minn.; 1/5/2019, No Minnesota Driver’s License, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. 1/5/2019, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60.

Timothy Scott Dornbusch, 53, Mabel, Minn.; 10/23/2018, Disorderly Conduct - Brawling

or Fighting. Fine Waived.

Andrew Thomas Frick, 34, Rochester, Minn.; 12/26/2018, Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate, Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Melissa Ann Herron, 45, Harmony, Minn.; 12/28/2018, DWI - Fourth Degree Driving While Impaired (Described), Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 1/29/2020), Total Fees $415.

Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).

Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (1/29/2019): Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, No driving without insurance - have valid license to drive, Sign Probation Agreement, Sign releases of information as directed, Do not enter bars or liquor stores (can work at Beaver Bottoms and can possess alcohol while working only), Submit to random searches, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, No mood-altering chemicals, Sign all releases of information, Complete Chemical Assessment (within 30 days), Follow recommendations of evaluation.

Andrew William Jones, 24, Rochester, Minn.; 11/9/2018, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Use or Possession Prohibited, Fine $50, Total Fees $145.

11/9/2018, Careless Driving, Fine $100, Total Fees $195.

Rodriquez-Cruz, Rafael, 26, Wykoff, Minn.; 12/12/2018, No Minnesota Driver’s License, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

Keith Alan Winkels, 55, LeRoy, Minn.; 10/4/2018, DWI - Refuse to Submit to Chemical Test; Breath or Test Refusal or Failure, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 1/28/2021), Total Fees $1,020. Local Confinement - 365 days (stay 365 days for two years). Supervised probation for two years Conditions (1/28/2019): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment - provide copy to Court Services, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/ controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, No driver’s license violations, No driving without insurance.

MN State Patrol - Rochester Nathan Randal Gossman, 33, Lanesboro, MN; 2/10/2018,

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Fleeing Police Officer in Motor Vehicle, Fine $0, Total Fees/ Restitution $1,390.65. Commit to Commissioner of Corrections, MN Correctional Facility St. Cloud - 22 months (stay for ten years). Local Confinement - 353 days. Credit for time served: 353 days. Supervised probation for ten years Conditions (1/28/2019): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Educational assessment/program, Follow all state and federal criminal laws, Contact probation officer as directed, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if have contact with law enforcement, if charged with any new crime, and/or if change address, employment, or telephone number, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Sign releases of information as directed, Give a DNA sample when directed, Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives, Do not register to vote or vote until discharged from probation and civil rights are fully restored, Remain lawabiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment (at MN Adult and Teen Challenge and follow all treatment recommendations), Follow recommendations of evaluation, Aftercare, No contact with persons associated with illegal drugs, No assault, aggressive, threatening, assaultive, or disorderly behaviors, Mental Health Evaluation, Take medications in the prescribed dosage and frequency, Pay restitution before fines, fees and surcharges.

Pam Joyce Morrow, 54, Harmony, Minn.; 12/19/2018, Wrong Class/No Endorsement, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. 12/19/2018, Minnesota Annual Inspection Decal Violation, Fine $100. 12/19/2018, Expired Registration, Fine $30.

12/19/2018, Breakaway Braking Requirement for Trailers Violations - No Breakaway Brake System, Fine $200.

Preston Police Department Michael Scott Good, 60, Fountain, Minn.; 12/15/2018, Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $25, Total Fees $37.

Zachary Thomas Stahnke, 22, Wykoff, Minn.; 1/26/2019, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 1/30/2020), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement 90 days (stay 85 days for one year). Credit for time served: five days. Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (1/30/2019): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact

with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment (30 days), Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, No driver’s license violations, No driving without insurance, Attend MADD Impact Panel.

Rushford Police Department Nathan Randal Gossman, 33, Lanesboro, Minn.; 2/9/2018, Burglary - 2nd Degree - Dwelling, Fine $1,000, Total Fees $1,090. Commit to Commissioner of Corrections, MN Correctional Facility St. Cloud - 60 months (stay for ten years).

Local Confinement - 353 days. Credit for time served: 353 days. Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (1/28/2019): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Educational assessment/program, Follow all state and federal criminal laws, Contact probation officer as directed, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if have contact with law enforcement, if charged with any new crime, and/or if change address, employment, or telephone number, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Sign releases of information as directed, Give a DNA sample when directed, Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives, Do not register to vote or vote until discharged from probation and civil rights are fully restored, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment (at MN Adult and Teen Challenge and follow all treatment recommendations), Follow recommendations of evaluation, Aftercare, No contact with persons associated with illegal drugs, No assault, aggressive, threatening, assaultive, or disorderly behaviors, Mental Health Evaluation, Take medications in the prescribed dosage and frequency.

Autumn Rose Pitts, 21, Ulman, Mo.; 9/26/2018, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/ Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $300, Total Fees $390. Probation to the Court - one year.

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By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: Do you turn in front of an approaching vehicle or behind it when two vehicles both want to turn left at an uncontrolled Sgt. Troy H. intersection? Christianson Answer: If two vehicles approach the intersection close to the same time, both vehicles should carefully make a left turn in front of each other while ensuring that the intersection is clear from approaching vehicles.

Before beginning the turn, it’s important to ensure your safety and the safety of the motorists around you. According to the Minnesota Driver’s manual, move safely into the correct lane well ahead of where you will make the actual turn. Signal your intent at least 100 feet before the turn to let pedestrians and drivers know what you plan to do.

Additional important reminders for making a safe turn include:

your wheels straight and your foot on the brake. If your vehicle is struck from the rear, you will be less likely to be pushed into oncoming traffic. begin your turn. from the wrong lane of traffic. in the road you plan to enter. the correct lane.

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County adopts new pay plan The Fillmore County Clasat the February 12 county board meeting. The report was compiled by David Drown Associates Company.

Kristina Kohn, Human ty employs 156 people. The study reviewed descriptions of 65 positions. The study report, including updated job tion chart, was accepted and amended at the last county board meeting.

The board adopted the new pay plan this day. A 2% market plan adjustment had been proposed by David Drown. The 2% market adjustment for the 2019 pay plan was approved, to be made retroactively effective 2019. Commissioner Mitch Lentz voted no.

Adjustments will be made to get all employees within market minimums and maximums for their particular position. said his biggest concern was for those positions where the wage falls below the minimum.

Several positions are currently being paid below the minimum and will be moved up to the minimum immediately. Kohn said this is being accomplished.

Each employee will be put at the step closest to what he or she currently is making, but not less than.

A small number of positions are currently being paid over the maximum according to the proposed pay scale. Three options were discussed. Chairman Duane Bakke questioned whether it was fair to continue to pay these employees over the maximum for many years or possibly as long as they work for the county (options for a partial freeze or no freeze).

He added we have to look at the fairness over all. The board approved the option of a hard freeze on increases for these positions until the wage falls within the maximums in the pay plan as recommended by the Compensation Committee.

This could take one to four years depending on the degree the employee currently is paid over the maximum.

Kohn maintained the new pay plan puts the county in position to be competitive with the market. Bakke added we have kept up with the market for the most part; a few people are above the market and some have had starting pay below the

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By consensus it was decided to continue the current annual review policy to maintain the new system. Currently, 25% of job descriptions are reviewed annually by employees, department heads, and committee. A few of these may be sent to a consultant for adjustments.

Other business in brief rie Huffman, account technician, effective February 15 was approved with thanks for her 11 years of service.

Advertisement will continue for a replacement account technician, as requested by auditor/ treasurer and approved by the Personnel Committee. as a replacement full-time deputy effective February 26. an account technician in Land tor of nursing, presented and reviewed the Fillmore-Houston Community Health Board 2018 expenditures.

Children’s Mobile Crisis Grant Cooperative Agreement was approved. Dahl noted that in

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the past it did not cost the participating counties anything, but now does because of state cuts in funding. The Minnesota Department of Human Services grant is $1,010,000 to be split over two years.

Seven counties and Minnesota Prairie County Alliance Initiative, which allocates state Adult Mental Health Initiative services in participating counties. Fillmore County will pay its share to recoup the grant award reduction ($22,861 in 2019 and $25,403 in 2020). cal agent. approved. County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman said we budget to break even.

Astrophysics was approved for roller tables (for use in courthouse security).

Interim Assessor. Vickerman explained Hoff is working to get his Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) license. The interim appointment is being done now to satisfy state statute. Hoff is expected to complete the license process by mid May.

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The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week.

Two timely workshops for the local ag community

By Michael Cruse Extension Educator Fillmore and Houston Counties University of Minnesota Extension would like to invite you to attend two important workshops on February 22 at the Mabel Community Center.

From 8 Michael Cruse -10 a.m., Meg Moynihan, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, and Cynthie Christensen, Houston County Farm Bureau, will present “Dealing with stress in our ag communities.”

Minnesota weekly fuel update and outlook February 11 — Gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 5.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.12/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 stations in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has increased 0.7 cents per gallon versus last week to $2.28/g, according to GasBuddy.

Average gasoline prices on February 11 in Minnesota have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.55/g in 2018, $2.25/g in 2017, $1.47/g in 2016, $2.19/g in 2015 and $3.25/g in 2014.

Including the change locally during the past week, prices yesterday were 42.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago and are 4.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 3.1 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 28.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

Areas near Minnesota and their current gas price climate: cents per gallon from last week’s $2.13/g. from last week’s $1.99/g. cents per gallon from last week’s $2.06/g.

“The national average price of gasoline barely nudged higher last week, driven primarily by stations hiking prices notably in the Great Lakes early last week, pushing the national average to $2.30 per gallon mid-week before those states saw stations again cutting prices and chiseling away at the nation’s average price over the weekend,” said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy.

“With oil prices sinking last week to $51 per barrel on concerns over a slowdown in trade talks with China, many states saw a respite in gas prices. However, as pipeline specifications begin to shift towards the first step towards summer gasoline requirements in the weeks ahead, the overhang in gasoline inventories will likely start to dry up and push gas prices higher.”

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

Stress factors are on the rise for Minnesota farmers. Many face financial problems, price and marketing uncertainties, farm transfer issues, production challenges, and more. You may know farmers who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, feelings of indecision, or suicidal thoughts.

In this mini-workshop, we’ll talk about the many facets of farm stress, including its sources, signs, symptoms, and effects. We’ll also

explore ways you can provide support to/connect someone with the kind of help they need, ways to protect your own well-being, and resources available in Southeast Minnesota.

From 10 a.m. to noon, Joleen Hadrich, University of Minnesota Extension Economist, will present “Dairy Revenue Protection vs New Farm Bill.”

This two-hour workshop will compare the new Farm Bill’s

Dairy Margin Coverage with the old Margin Protection Program and Farm Bureau’s Dairy Revenue Protection. Joleen will use spreadsheets and other tools to analyze the effectiveness of these programs at different coverage levels and varying pounds of coverage. Pros and cons of the programs will be highlighted.

The goal of this program is to help dairy producers determine which program is best for

their operation. Having a baseline knowledge of your cost of production will help you interpret the scenarios presented at the workshop.

Joleen will also be sharing helpful tools for calculating your cost of production if you need that assistance. The “Dairy Revenue Protection vs New Farm Bill” workshop will also be presented on February 22 from 2-4 p.m. at the St. Charles City Hall.

These workshops are free to attend. Registration is requested but not required. To register, please visit at z.umn.edu/DairyRevenue.

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Whalan Council approves donation to post prom

By Barb Jeffers During its regularly scheduled monthly council meeting at 5 p.m. on February 11, the Whalan City Council approved giving a donation of $100 to the Lanesboro Post Prom celebration.

Present at the meeting was Mayor Marlys Tuftin, along with Councilmembers Kim Berekvam, Everett Johnson, and Johnny Halvorson, and City Clerk/Treasurer Lolly Melander.

Absent from the council meeting was Councilmember Owen Lewis.

The council meeting was called to order at 5 p.m. by Tuftin. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited before the meeting got underway.

The minutes of the January 7 council meeting were read aloud

by Melander. With no additions or corrections requested, minutes were accepted as read.

The Treasurer’s Report and Bills Due were read aloud by Melander.

Following the addition of several bills that had come in, the treasurer’s report and bills due was approved.

There were no visitor comments at this February council meeting.

Old Business With no new developments in regards to the Cindy Cresswell electric repair bill, as Cresswell is still awaiting a response from her insurance company as to whether the repair will be covered, the matter was tabled until the March

2019 council meeting. The necessary repair was due to a storm in 2018. The amount of the bill is $1,609.52.

Berekvam gave an update on the City Lodging Tax, which is an agreement between the City of Whalan and the City of Lanesboro.

Berekvam requested information on how the lodging tax was spent last year. The information she received in return did not show in detail where the lodging tax went, only how much in total was paid each month in 2018.

Berekvam, who is a liaison between the Lanesboro Chamber of Commerce and the City of Whalan, planned to attend the Chamber of Commerce meeting on February 12, weather permit-

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ting, and will request the detailed information the Whalan City Council would like to review.

“Otherwise Whalan has no way of identifying how it benefited our community as far as getting the word out and promoting tourism,” stated Tuftin, adding, “it’s hard for us to evaluate just looking at numbers.”

An update on the city sander was given by Johnson. The repair of the auger and chain is complete, with a total cost of $745. A remote control for the snow plow, which controls the blade moving up and down and turning, was replaced, in the amount of $345.

Halvorson suggested that the snow plow have a flashing light on top of the cab for safety purposes.

The council agreed this would be a very good decision. City maintenance worker Randy Berekvam will

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purchase a flashing light for the plow truck.

New Business The Rural Fire Department Annual Meeting was held on February 11 at 7 p.m. at the Lanesboro Community Hall. Tuftin planned to attend the event to represent the City of Whalan as long as weather permitted.

The Board of Appeal and Equalization will be at the assessor’s office April 22-25 from 8 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m. for those who have questions or issues regarding their property taxes. This information is also posted on the bulletin board located outside the Whalan City Hall.

The next regularly scheduled monthly Whalan City Council meeting will be held on March 11 at 5 p.m. at the Whalan City Hall.

The public is encouraged to attend.

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was a “reasonable” expectation.

She could not give a specific date of that meeting, but said Kingsland most likely has a recording of it. Gleason and Mundfrom agreed that he had pointed out at that time that he is only one member, so he could not make binding decisions for the city. After discussion, the council voted unanimously to pay the survey cost, and to accept the quit claim deed for the property.

Becky Schmidt shared a quote

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received from Maguire Iron Inc. for repairs to the city’s water tower. She said the full quote is $57,250, but the cost of just doing what it would take to be OSHA-compliant is roughly one-third of that. She added that the contractor offered to allow payments spread out over the next three years if Wykoff chooses to have all of the repairs and painting done. The matter was tabled to allow for further checking into the situation.

The council heard from Eva Barr, representing the group Wykoff by Design. She requested permission for the group to

use the community center for a meeting on February 16 at 9 a.m., and for the city to waive the rental fee, since the meeting is to benefit the city. After discussion, the council approved this request, allowing the group to meet in the north side of the center.

Mike Bubany spoke to the council, sharing a vast amount of information and financial considerations related to the city’s plans to make repairs to Fillmore, Gold and Line Streets. The project is expected to cost around $560,000, and the city plans to use special assessments for 20% of the cost, as usual. Bubany Showed various factors and options that city could employ to pay for the project without allowing taxpayers to feel an excessive rise in their obligation. He summarized, “I’m just trying to give you some potential strategies.” No action was taken at this time.

The council discussed the need for a truck/plow/sander.

Although the council in January approved purchasing a used truck/plow/sander, it was no longer available. After discussion, the council felt the current equipment can get through this winter, and chose to table to issue, and will look into buying new equipment in the spring or summer.

The council discussed having Plunkett’s come and do pest Photo by Rich Wicks control at the community cen-

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After discussion, the council approved beginning to offer ACH payments for city utility bills. There will be a very minimal cost to the city, but it is expected to a very appreciated new offering to citizens. The

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Wade Baker asked that all citizens please remember to shovel snow away from fire hydrants, so that the fire department can respond promptly when needed.

The council chose to set the Rural Fire Board meeting for either February 20 or 22, depending on availability of members. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

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Chatfield Board chooses interim board member

By Mary L. Allen All board members were present at the February 6 Chatfield School Board meeting, along with Superintendent Harris, Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowrey, Technology Integration Specialist Kristi Cook and student council members, Stephanie Bradt and Ben Muller.

Stephanie Bradt said the Snowball Dance was well attended with 132 students attending. The students are celebrating Snow Day dress up days this

week as last week they were out of school for four days because of the weather.

High school teachers Nike DeBuhr and Zach Slowiak addressed the board concerning the new culture club that is being established. They had gone to a Jostens Renaissance workshop in November and came back with many ideas to implement at the high school. The major focus of this club is to have every student feel comfortable at school; an all-inclusive approach. They gave

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Kristi Cook showed the board and visitors how the VR (Virtual Reality) headsets work. The district has a set of 30 that classrooms can check out and use.

Students can visit places they are studying without even leaving their desks. Teachers were trained in how to use them and now are exploring how to use them in the classroom. Kristi said she is continuing to work with third and fourth grade classrooms on digital citizenship and safety. Board members asked if parents would benefit from knowing what their child is experiencing online and Kristi said she would be glad to hold a class for parents.

Randy Paulson, high school principal, congratulated the dance team on another successful year and the students who received honors. Larissa Martin received All-Conference and Brooklynn Johnson, Erin Spelhaug and Alexis Demorest

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In the elementary school, Shane McBroom stated that the nine-week D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program started on Monday for the sixth graders, with Chatfield Police Officer Kevin Landorf as the facilitator. This program helps students become better decision makers and to be respectful and responsible. McBroom said that the NWEA (North West Evaluation Association) testing is finishing up and that MCA (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments) testing will begin in April.

Supertindent Harris asked the board to think about MSBA Leadership Training and suggested a board retreat for this training. He attended a legislative forum where legislators were presented with ideas on school funding, specifically to assist schools with covering the excess SPED (Special Education) cost and to advocate for a stronger general education formula expectation guaranteed by law.

Since the district has surpassed the three snow days built into the schedule, make up days are as follows: school will now be in session on Wednesday, March 6 (make up day #1), and Thursday, March 7 (make up day #2). Friday, March 8 will be the teacher training/workshop that was originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, and school will be in session on Monday, April 22 (make up day #3).

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The consent agenda was approved by the board. Approved were the meeting minutes of the January 10 board meeting, the Class of 2020 raffle drawing and the posting for transportation quotes for school year 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. Also approved was the hiring of Jennifer Bradt as assistant cross-country coach.

Under New Business the annual payment to the City of Chatfield for CCTV streaming video was approved. The board then started the process of filling the board vacancy. Six people submitted applications for the interim position. Matt McMahon nominated F. Michael Tuohy and Amy Jeffers nominated Wendy Kirschner. McMahon and Jeffers stated why they felt they would be the best candidate. A roll call vote was held for nominee Tuohy with aye votes from Isensee, Backer, Priebe and McMahon, with Jeffers voting no. F. Michael Touhy will be the interim board member until the November election and Scott Backer read the resolution for filling the school board vacancy by appointment. Board members thanked all those who had applied and urged them to file for the position in the November election.

The meeting was adjourned.

The next board meeting will be held on March 13 to allow the 30 day waiting period so that the new board member can begin serving his term at the March meeting.

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Monday, February 18, 2018

Fins and Films street closures approved

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. approve the street closures, the use of the semi parking lot for camping, allow them the use of the camper parking area outside of town but not approve camping along the creek…and Willow Park, and not allow the bonfire within city limits.” The council unanimously approved this motion. No other citizens addressed the council.

The council approved the annual Ambulance Subsidy Contract, about which Zimmer said, “This is the same as it’s been for several years, including the dollar amount.” The council approved the hiring of two

new firefighters, who have gone through their physical exams, other than the agility testing.

The council’s approval was contingent on the new hires passing the agility testing.

Zimmer reminded the council of the upcoming SMIF Sprout event, which she said is free and will be held at Four Daughters Winery on April 25.

She encourages any available council members to attend.

The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. The next regular meeting of the council will be Monday, February 25 at 6 p.m. As always, the public is welcome.

Melartin said would be similar to the Kingsland Homecoming bonfire. Melartin estimated the event may have around 1,000 to 1,500 in total attendance, including two to 10 vintage campers and 50 to 100 modern campers. He said the modern campers would most likely be in tents, and that Willow Park would be the ideal location for them. Melartin stressed that the event is a great way to bring people into the city, and that local businesses would see a great benefit.

Hadland pointed out that the homecoming bonfire is actually held outside of city limits, and that the city’s ordinance allows fires only up to and receive three feet tall and wide. Council members voiced concerns 110 W. Jessie St Rushford, MN about the camping requested along the creek and in Willow Items include diapers, infant clothing, hygiene items, cleaning supplies, etc. Stop at the Grace Place thrift store on Jessie Street in Rushford and ask cashier for assistance.

Park. Hadland said the area along the creek is usually wet, Saturday 9am-1pm and regarding Willow Park, he stated, “That’s flood plain and that’s wet, and that’s DNR,… we can’t touch it. All the taller grass, we can’t even mow that.”

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Radar speed sign for Hillside Drive

By Karen Reisner In an effort to control traffic speed on Hillside Dr., the Chatfield City Council approved the purchase of a solar radar sign at the council’s February 11 meeting.

There have complaints and letters from the public concerning traffic speeds on this hill. Burkholder was directed by the Public Services committee to get some quotes. A quote from General Traffic Controls for a solar radar sign in the amount of $5,250 was approved. The sign is to be installed down the hill between the Booster Station property and Enterprise Dr. Burkholder asked if we can install it ourselves. Councilor Josh Broadwater was concerned there may be other requests from other neighborhoods. He did, however, believe a radar sign was a great solution and needed in this location. Councilor Paul Novotny maintained the sign was justified here because of the volume of traffic at certain times of the day.

Mayor Russ Smith agreed there was a need as people build up speed coming down this long hill.

Burkholder requested and received approval to advertise used swimming pool equipment, including a wading pool heater and sand filter and two main pool circulation pumps. The equipment will be advertised through public surplus.

Other business in brief reminded the council that the purchase of a UTV was in the approved capital goods plan. The utility vehicle will be used for trail rescues and wildland/grass fires.

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Approval was given to purchase a UTV from Hammell Equipment for $19,643 and a UTV Skid unit from Fire Safety USA for $5,808.75. explained that the city had accepted a tax forfeited property in 2004 at no cost. The parcel has a deed restriction on it requiring it to be used for a public use. The small parcel is one of the ownership issues still to be resolved on the Twiford redevelopment area which is to be made available for a future Dollar Store. The parcel can be reconveyed to the state, the state needs to accept, the county will then set a fair market price, and then the city will need to pay for it once it is offered for sale. A resolution was approved to reconvey the forfeited property to the state and to authorize the city clerk to sign necessary paperwork. Once the city purchases the property it can be sold to the developer. approved. Yellow sticker prices for furniture/miscellaneous items will be raised from $5 to $10 and for appliances from $20 to $25.

These are fees for a hauler to pick items up for disposal. Fillmore County has increased its prices for disposal of major appliances and non-computer electronics. The fee increases were recommended

by Public Services committee and are effective as of January 1, 2019. lication of Ordinance 439, cable TV franchise was approved. This ordinance grants a non-exclusive franchise to Hiawatha Broadband Communications LLC for cable TV. The first reading of Ordinance 440, zoning restrictions governing accessory structures was approved. It will allow use of post framed construction for an accessory building if there is compliance with rules for appropriate roofing and siding materials.

The first reading of Ordinance 441, tree ordinance was approved.

The ordinance provides for measures within the city to prevent and control fungus infections of elm and oak trees and infestation of elm and ash trees by insect pests.

Benike for the swimming pool in the amount of $108,623.83 was approved. the state that the city was in compliance with the Local Government Pay Equity Act. to be vigilant and careful when snow plows are trying to clear the roads. Councilor Mike Urban urged residents to clear their sidewalks.

Notice of Filing Dates for County Commissioner District 3 to Fulfill Unexpired Term of Office Filing will be open at the Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office for the following Fillmore County SPECIAL ELECTION from 8:00 A.M. on Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 thru 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Candidates who will be absent from the state during the filing period may arrange to file, in person, prior to departure.

Affidavits of candidacy may be picked up at the Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office, Fillmore County Courthouse, at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN. The filing fee for Fillmore County Commissioner is $50.00.

Special Election One County Commissioner for District 3 (Two Year Term) The Townships of Beaver, Bloomfield, Forestville and York; and the Cities of Ostrander and Spring Valley.

Candidates for this office must be eligible to vote in Minnesota, at least age 21 on assuming office, and a resident of Commissioner District 3. The successful candidate shall fulfill the current unexpired term, which ends December 31, 2020. The Primary Election, if necessary, will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 and the General Election will be held on Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 with the State Primary and General Election.

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Monday, February 18, 2018

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U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar 37th Annual Minnesota launches presidential campaign FoodShare March Campaign MINNEAPOLIS, MN, February 10, 2019 – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar launched her campaign for President today in a speech on the Missis- Senator Amy sippi River Klobuchar at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis, Minn.

Klobuchar laid out an optimistic vision for the country, grounded in her deep Midwestern roots and lifetime of experiences as a daughter, a mom, a prosecutor, and a U.S.

Senator. More than 9,000 supporters joined Senator Klobuchar and braved the February cold for her much-anticipated announcement. On the banks of America’s greatest river, she spoke to crossing the river of divides and walking across the sturdy bridge to higher ground.

Next weekend Senator Klobuchar will begin a multistate tour including stops in Wisconsin and Iowa with additional travel to be announced in the coming days.

Following the announcement, the Amy for America campaign released a video,“Work,” highlighting several of the themes in Klobuchar’s speech.

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Food insecurity means people do not have access to enough food for every person at all times to have an active, healthy life. This can affect people’s wellness and their ability to function at school or work. Food insecurity affects nearly 1 in 10 Minnesotans, 1 in 8 children, and the number of seniors facing food insecurity continues to increase. In 2018, Semcac food shelves in Rushford, Preston, Caledonia, and Kasson served 1,284 households with 7,632 visits and distributed 355,412 pounds of food. Clients may also receive information and referrals to other community services.

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sions a Minnesota where all residents have access to healthy food and no one struggles with food insecurity. The March Campaign addresses these issues directly by promoting the collection of food and funds to stock food shelves across the state. As an official participant, Semcac’s food shelves will receive a percentage of March FoodShare funds based on donations raised during the campaign and the number of people served in a year.

Semcac is asking service clubs, organizations, businesses, churches, and individuals for their support in raising donations during March.

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funds, food, and personal care items to your local food shelf from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays or Thursdays. Donations must be received on or before April 4 to count towards the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign. Thank you for being part of our efforts to bring food security to our community!

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NOTICE OF ARENDAHL TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTION

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 12, 2019 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 19, 2019) 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 12th day of March 2019 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 19, 2019) to elect:

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

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

Kelly Eide • Clerk, Amherst Township

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

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

Keith Brown • Clerk, Arendahl Township

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NOTICE OF CANTON TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTION

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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 12th day of March 2019 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 19, 2019) to elect:

The citizens of Canton Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Canton Town Hall on Tuesday, the 12th day of March 2019 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 19, 2019) to elect:

The citizens of Carimona Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Preston City Offices on Tuesday, the 12th day of March 2019 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 19, 2019) to elect:

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

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

Eunice Biel • Clerk, Bristol Township

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

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 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 Treasurer, 2 year term.

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The citizens of Carrolton Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Carrolton Town Hall on Tuesday, the 12th day of March 2019 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 19, 2019) to elect:

The citizens of Chatfield Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Chatfield City Hall on Tuesday, the 12th day of March 2019 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 19, 2019) to elect:

The citizens of Fillmore Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Fillmore Town Hall on Tuesday, the 12th day of March 2019 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 19, 2019) to elect:

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

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

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

General business will be conducted immediately following the closing of the polls with the regular March monthly meeting to follow.

Forrest Hayden • Clerk, Chatfield Township

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NOTICE OF FOUNTAIN TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTION

The citizens of Forestville Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Forestville Town Hall on Tuesday, the 12th day of March 2019 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 19, 2019) to elect:

The citizens of Fountain Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Fountain Fire Hall on Tuesday, the 12th day of March 2019 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 19, 2019) to elect:

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

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

Lori Winter • Clerk, Forestville Township

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 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 12th day of March 2019 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 19, 2019) to elect: One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years.

One Treasurer, 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 at 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

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Kathy Whalen • Clerk, Harmony Township

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Mabel sets clean-up day

By Rich Wicks On February 13, the Mabel City Council held a regular city council meeting.

Members in attendance included Gary Morken, City Clerk Karen Larson, Mayor Jim Westby, and Terry Torkelson. Kirsten Wyffels and Adam Wilder were absent.

The council chose to set citywide clean-up day for Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to noon.

The event will run as in years past. Council members agreed that it’s worthwhile, since it clears out a lot of junk, and sends a good message to all citizens regarding the push to keep Mabel clean and beautiful.

The council heard from Fire Chief Orel Tollefson regarding the process of recruiting and replacing firefighters who retire. Tollefson

explained, “I was approached by one of our firemen, and he’s going to to retire, but it’s going to be about a year out.” He asked if the council approves the city advertising such vacancies before they actually become vacant, to allow more time to get a new firefighter trained and ready to start. The council agreed this seems like a good idea, and they asked that in such cases, Tollefson try to get the best estimate of when the retiring firefighter would be done, knowing that occasionally those decisions are made on short notice.

Tollefson said he will encourage any firefighters to give at least two or three months’ notice, if at all possible.

Tollefson also spoke about the city’s 3,000-gallon tanker truck, saying, “Nobody’s been real

happy with it, and the reason is it’s too long (for the garage where it is parked). So what we’re proposing to do is to put that truck up for sale… and to get a truck like we just got.” He explained that if the council approves this plan, the tanker would be sold, for no less that the city’s purchase price, and only then would the crew work on finding a different truck to purchase. After several questions and discussion, the council approved Tollefson to move forward with this plan. He said used tanker trucks are hard to find, so he expects the city will have very little trouble finding a buyer.

Larson spoke about a concern regarding firefighters who occasionally drive the ambulance, so that the trained ambulance crew can focus on providing cares.

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current city employee drives the ambulance, so she suggested limiting the practice only to current firefighters. She stressed, “In no way is this personal.” The council approved this change in practice.

Mayor Westby pointed out that the city has roughly 80 cats and dogs in the city that should be licensed, and so far about half have gotten licensed for 2019.

There was also discussion of the 10% late fees that will soon be added to utility bills from the city. The first such fees will be incurred starting at 3 p.m. on March 4. Any citizens with questions about this are welcome to contact the city clerk.

There was discussion of the city’s parking rules during snow season. Council members said there are a number of citizens who are frequent violators of the ordinance, and they seem to only

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comply when they know enforcement is happening. Mayor Westby said he will meet with the sheriff to ask for more enforcement.

The council approved the 2019 Ambulance Subsidy Contract, which Larson said was unchanged from 2018. Next, the council discussed whether or not to order the 2019 Minnesota Basic Code of Ordinances. She said a hard copy costs $400, and the CD version is somewhat cheaper. She said it is suggested that the city have a hard copy, and provide it also to the city attorney and Sheriff’s Department. She said it’s possible the attorney and sheriff could use the CD version. The council approved her to make the purchase.

The council’s next regular meeting will be March 13, at 7 p.m. at the community center.

The public is welcome.

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 12th day of March 2019 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 19, 2019) to elect: One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

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

Chris Gudmundson • Clerk, Holt Township

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The citizens of Jordan Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in John Hoffman’s Shop on Tuesday, the 12th day of March 2019 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 19, 2019) to elect:

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 12, 2019 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 19, 2019.

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 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 13, 2019) 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 12th day of March 2019 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 19, 2019) to elect:

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The citizens of Norway Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Norway Town Hall on Tuesday, the 12th day of March 2019 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 19, 2019) 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 12th day of March 2019 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 19, 2019) 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 12th day of March 2019 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 19, 2019) to elect:

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Business meeting will follow election immediately afterwards. The annual meeting will be held at John Hoffman’s shop at 16598 120th St. SE, Chatfield, MN 55923.

Danielle Hoffman • Clerk, Jordan Township

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 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 Treasurer for a term of 2 years.

General business will be conducted. Annual meeting will begin at approximately 8:20 pm. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.

William Sullivan • Clerk, Pilot Mound Township

NOTICE OF PRESTON TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTION

NOTICE OF SUMNER 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 12th day of March 2019 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 19, 2019) 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 12, 2019. (In case of inclement weather the annual meeting and election will be held on March 19, 2019) to elect: One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years One Treasurer, for a term of 2 years

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

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

James Steven • Clerk, Preston Township

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

Marianne Hockema • Clerk, Sumner Township

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 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 Treasurer, 2 year term.

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

Keri Sand • Clerk, Preble Township

NOTICE OF YUCATAN TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTION 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 12, 2019 at the Yucatan Town Hall. In case of inclement weather, the meeting and election may be postponed until the third Tuesday, March 19, 2019. The Annual Meeting will commence at 1:00 pm and conclude no later than 2:30 pm, to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law.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 Treasurer, 2 year term The board of Canvass will meet on March, 12, 2019, (following the election) to certify the official election results.

Deborah Dewey • Clerk, Yucatan Township

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The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week.

Fillmore County Sports wide QRF rankings for said five teams are 10, 11, 13, 15, and 16 (as of 2/11).

Morken Class A Coach of the Year

Volleyball season is a few months over, but statewide coaching honors were handed out. Mabel-Canton’s Lonnie Morken was named Class A Head Coach of the Year. The recognition was voted on by his volleyball peers who wanted to recognize his outstanding work this past season. The Cougars, devoid of any rotational player over 5’9”, went 30-6, losing in the 1A East final to eventual state runner-up Medford. M-C won its 21st straight SEC division or out-right title this past year, running its league winning streak to 130 matches. Morken’s Cougars have won 30 matches in eight of the last nine years.

‘Canes Surge, Eye Second East Title

Pigtails a-flying, Fillmore Central’s Paige Donlinger tries to navigate R-P’s Kjersta Hinz amidst the Falcons’ 61-48 win over the Trojans. There will be no pigtails for the Falcons, in the playoffs that is. Levi Olstad’s club is 15-7 as looking at potentially a 5-seed.

Photo by Paul Trende

By Paul Trende The levels to the game were many. It was a re-match of last year’s section title game. It was a renewal of a great THE TRENDE Section 1A boys REPORT basketball rivalry. It was a firm statement by the s e c t i o n’s perennial power, now under Paul Trende a new coach, and with a near completely new cast of players. And said team’s old coach stood on the other sideline in a surreal situation. On a Monday night, Rushford-Peterson’s boys (12-6) took Spring Grove (14-1). The Lions, ranked for a spell, entered having won 12 straight, including beating Randolph (66-45) and La Crescent (56-51). The Rockets (6446) and Lancers (71-57, 72-62) have felled R-P. The last time SG and R-P met, the Trojans rolled 66-30 to claim the Section 1A title. R-P gradated four starters off that state team. They also lost long-time coach Tom Vix. Vix coincidentally then joined Wade Grinde’s staff at

SG. And yet for all the change, and for all of R-P’s youthfulness, and for SG seemingly finding themselves in a prime spot to usurp the Trojans as Section 1A’s favorite, nothing changed.

R-P’s system is still R-P’s system.

New Trojan head coach Chris Drinkall has long been a part of it. The Trojans play their game, which is a large monolith to eclipse. The tightly contested game saw the Trojans prevail 69-65. The main Lion-killer was senior guard Landon Skalet, who had a team-high, seasonhigh 20 points (8 of 11 FGs, 3-4 threes). As a sophomore in a 1A East final, Skalet also thwarted SG with a game-winning three.

He was one of four Trojans to hit double figures. Luke O’Hare (17 pts, 6-11 FGs, 4-4 FTs, 4 rebs, 3 asts, 3 stls), Kobe Lind (14 pts) and Justin Ruberg (11 pts) also got there. Alex Folz, who was held to three points in last year’s 1A title game, had a game-high 25 (six threes) to lead SG. Noah Elton (14 pts) and Ethan Matzke (11 pts) helped. The win again confirms Section 1A is still Trojan territory, despite R-P sitting the fifth spot in the Section QRF ranking index. Hayfield (17-4), SG (14-3), #8 in A Randolph (19-1), and BP (13-5) are teams one-four.

Albeit, the state-

They have two league games left and own a one game lead in their division. One year after winning its first ever girls basketball conference (division) title, Houston is eyeing a repeat.

Three roads wins helped that cause. Houston beat R-P 68-45 in non-conference action. The ‘Canes were led by their senior/ soph tandem of Alyssa Rostad (24 pts, season-best 6-7 threes, 8-13 FGs, 9 rebs) and Emma Geiwitz (21 pts, 8 rebs, 4 stls), who for a fifth time each hit for 20-plus. Jenny Albrecht added 6 (pts), 7 (rebs), and 6 (stls).

Megan Oian (10 pts) and Kjersta Hinz (10 pts) led R-P. Abbey Hoegh had 8 (pts), 5 (rebs), 6 (asts), and 4 (stls). Houston was then tied with SG 30-30 at halftime before running away with it for a 72-45 win. Dale Moga got a great team effort from Geiwitz (26 pts, 6-10 FTs, 4 rebs, 3 asts, 4 stls), A-Rostad (13 pts, 3-6 threes, 6 rebs, 5 asts), Sydney Torgerson (12 pts, 12 rebs > off bench), Becca Rostad (12 pts), and Albrecht (5 pts, careerhigh 17 rebs, 4 asts, 7 stls).

On a Saturday, Houston felled L-O hard 79-38. Open courtguru Geiwitz led the way with a point-steal double-double (31 pts, 14-28 FGs, 12 stls). B-Rostad (12 pts, 6 rebs), A-Rostad (11 pts, 5-6 FTs, 5 rebs, 6 asts), Albrecht (10 pts, 13 rebs, 4 asts, 7 stls), and Torgerson (10 pts, 4-5 FGs, 6 rebs) gave the ‘Canes their first five-girl double-digit scoring game. Houston’s 1-3-1 half-court defense, headed by Geiwitz, swiped 63 steals over the three games. Winners of six straight, the ‘Canes (9-2, 13-9) lead Kingsland (7-3, 12-9) in the SEC-East, a key head-tohead meeting still left.

County-County Week

The first full week in February, tinged with some cancellations, featured six b-ball games between county teams. Monday authored the Kingsland/ Chatfield (now) non-conference

series. In Spring Valley, 6’8” senior center Josef Fahrenholtz had career scoring and rebounding highs (27 pts, 11-17 FGs, 19 rebs, 9 offensive) to lead the Gophers to a 77-69 win.

Wyatt Pruter dropped a careerhigh 35 points (5-13 threes, 6-6 FTs) in defeat. Reid Johnson (17 pts, 6-12 FGs, 4-5 FTs, 5 rebs) and Landon Bance (15 pts, 5-13 threes > seventh five threepointer game) aided the Gopher effort. David Castleberg added 9 (pts) and 6 (rebs). Reid Kruegel (12 pts, 5 rebs, 5 stls) was the only other Knight in double figures. In Chatfield, the Lady Gophers notched their best win of the year, 66-54. Brian Baum’s group went 7-0 out of intermission to take control at 36-27.

Frosh guard Tessa McMahon (19 pts, 7-12 FGs, 6 rebs, 5 stls), Alanna Goetzinger (15 pts, 5-10 FGs, 11 rebs), and Mollie Henry (11 pts) led the way.

Lauren Buchholtz (18 pts, 11 rebs, 4 asts) and Ellie Buchholtz (12 pts, 7 rebs, 4 asts, 5 stls) led the Knights.

On Tuesday, the R-P/FC basketball series took place.

In Harmony, the Falcon girls ended the first half on a 15-0 run (25-22 deficit into a 37-25 halftime lead). The lead ballooned to 45-25 early in the second. The Trojans got as close as 47-40. FC closed it out for a 61-48 victory. The starting five of Kandace Sikkink (19 pts, 8 rebs, 5 stls), Paige Donlinger (11 pts, 9 rebs), Emma Breitsprecher (11 pts 7 rebs), Kassidy Broadwater (10 pts, 8 rebs, 6 asts, 5 stls) and Madison Scheevel (8 pts) accounted for all but two of FC’s points. Abbey Hoegh (17 pts) and Lauren Lawston (14 pts, 12 rebs) paced the Trojans. The Falcons improved to 9-5, 15-7. In Rushford, winless FC played its best half of basketball of the year, but R-P’s

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boys still led 31-23 at intermission. The Trojans controlled the second half for a 69-42 win.

Sophomore Kobe Lind (23 pts, 9-10 FGs, 3-3 threes) notched a career-high. Justin Ruberg (10 pts, 4-5 FGs, 5 rebs) and Vinnie Mason (10 pts, 4-6 FGs) also hit double-digits for R-P, the former (a freshman) notching his sixth straight double digit game. FC was led by sophomore Zach Haugerud (12 pts > fourth straight double-digit game) and Josh Peters (8 pts, 5 stls). The Falcons fall to 0-12, 0-20.

After Thursday’s games were cancelled, Friday featured Lanesboro/M-C boys, Kingsland/Lanesboro girls. The Burro guys rode their senior tandem of Carson Schwichtenberg (18 pts) and Andrew Luck (18 pts) to a 57-50 win over the Cougars. A 14-5 run out of intermission was critical (30-27 lead to 44-32 edge). M-C only as close as five (55-50) from there. Dylan Loppnow (15 pts, 5-7 FGs, 5-8 FTs, 12 rebs) was the only Cougar in double figures. The Burros (3-8, 7-12) are 5-4 after a 2-8 start. Lanesboro’s girls played Kingsland much tighter than the teams’ previous meeting (65-39 Knight win). Josh Schrieber’s group led 31-30 at half, but fell to Steve Hauser’s Knights 57-54. Ellie B. (19 pts, 17 in first half, 3-11 threes, 7 rebs, 4 asts, 5 stls), Lauren B. (14 pts, 7 rebs, 5 asts, 5 stls), and Sam Wernimont (14 pts, 4-10 threes) led the victors.

Lexie Johnson (11 pts, 7 rebs), Payton Benson (10 pts), Emily Snyder (9 pts) led Lanesboro, which falls to 2-11, 3-19.

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Emma Geiwitz averaged 26 PPG and 6.7 SPG (including pointsteal double-double) over three Houston wins on the week.

See “Canes Surge, Eye Second East Title” for more. For the year, the sophomore is averaging 18.7 (pts) and 5 (stls) per. The open-court whiz averaged 4.4 (pts) per last season.

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(6-seed, 14-6), winner to face Chatfield (3-seed, 7-6). W-K (10-seed, 2-11) faces LARP (7-seed, 8-16), winner to face Goodhue (2-seed, R-P’s boys finished off a 3-0 week by beating Cotter. The Trojans (8-4, 15-6) have won 6 of 7 and 10 of 12. Houston’s boys got four in double figures each in wins over L/P (67-65) and K-W (72-55).

Trent Vix’s ‘Canes (4-7, 10-10), winners of four of five, are at .500 for a first time this year.

Zach Hauser had a career-high 24 points, as Kingsland’s boys (7-3, 10-10) beat L-O 73-52.

Reid Johnson had 24 points, as Chatfield’s boys (4-7, 9-10) beat Southland 56-51.

Tessa McMahon had a career-high 22 points to lead Chatfield’s girls past Cannon Falls 62-54. Sam Wernimont had a career-high 22 points (six threes), but Kingsland’s girls fell to St. Charles 64-62. Dylan Loppnow had 25 points in an M-C 67-52 loss to GM, then his 11th double-double (19 pts, 15 rebs) in a Cougar 67-53 win over G-E.

Boys Basketball (2/4 - 2/9) FC 50, Schaeffer Academy 69 (FC: Z. Haugerud career-high 16 pts (6-11 FGs); J. Peters 9 pts (3-9 threes)) Cotter 65, M-C 53 (M-C: Drew Wyffels 19 pts (8-9 FTs), 5 rebs, 7 asts, 5 stls; Ethan Underbakke career-high 10 pts, 6 rebs) GM 67, M-C 52 (M-C: D. Loppnow 25 pts (11-15 FGs), 9 rebs; D. Wyffels 8 pts, 8 rebs, 9 asts) L/P 65, Houston 67 (H: Noah Kingsley career-high 16 pts (five threes); James Hongerholt 15 pts (7-10 FTs), 10 rebs; Alex Van Gundy 14 pts, 8 rebs; Caiden Danielson 13 pts, 6 rebs, 5 stls; Mikkel Schutte 9 pts, 10 rebs) R-P 58, Cotter 29 (RP: L. Skalet 13 pts, 7 rebs, 7 stls; L. O’Hare 11 pts; J. Ruberg 9 pts, 5 rebs) Southland 51, Chatfield 56 (C: R. Johnson 24 pts (9-17 FGs, 3-8 threes), 5 stls; J. Fahrenholtz 10 pts; D. Castleberg 8 pts, 8 rebs) Kingsland 73, L-O 52 (K: Z. Hauser career-high 24 pts (8-12 FGs, 5-7 threes); W. Pruter 15 pts (3-10 threes); Walker Erdman 12 pts; Reid Kruegel 7 pts, 10 rebs) Chatfield 57, C-Falls 65 (C: R. Johnson 13 pts; Seth Allen season-high 11 pts (3-3 threes); J. Fahrenholtz 9 pts, 7 rebs) K-W 55, Houston 72 (H: J. Hongerholt 19 pts; A. Van Gundy 16 pts; M. Schutte 11 pts; N. Kingsley 11 pts) M-C 67, G-E 53 (MC: D. Loppnow 19 pts (8-14 FGs), 15 rebs; D. Wyffels 19 pts (3-7 threes), 6 rebs, 8 asts, 5 stls; Brayden Gjere 9 pts, 6 rebs, 4 asts. Cougars: 3-8, 7-14)

Girls Basketball (2/4 - 2/9)

Schaeffer Academy 21, FC 82 (FC: K. Sikkink 11 pts, 7 rebs, 4 stls; M. Scheevel 11 pts (3-8 threes); E. Breitsprecher 10 pts; Kas. Broadwater 9 pts, 6 rebs, 6 asts, 6 stls; K.J. Corson 9 pts (4-4 FGs). Thirteen Falcons scored) Lanesboro 29, #3 in A GM 66 (L: Emily Snyder 8 pts. Larks are 23-0) Chatfield 35, Southland 50 (C: Silja Erickson 9 pts, 10 rebs) Cotter 70, R-P 47 (R-P: A. Hoegh 19 pts; Kjersta Hinz career-high 16 pts. Trojans: 1-13, 4-18) Chatfield 62, Cannon Falls 54 (C: T. McMahon career-high 22 pts (7-14 FGs, 3-6 threes, 5-8

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Gophers: 3-10, 6-17) St. Charles 64, Kingsland 62 (K: S. Wernimont career-high 22 pts (6-15 threes); E. Buchholtz 17 pts (3-10 threes), 8 rebs, 7 asts; L. Buchholtz 10 pts.

Knights led 32-27 at break, but Lauren B. had four fouls (fouled out). Knights: 7-3, 12-9)

Wrestling

FCLMC 30, W-K 45 (Wolves led 18-6 after 126, but dropped seven straight. Pablo Ruen (113), Cale Anderson (120), and Orion Sass (126) had pins for Wolves. FCLMC took 220/285 by forfeit, forfeited 182, 195 was

a double forfeit. FCLMC: 0-11 vs TRC, 0-16 overall) LARP 44, La Crescent 15 (Screamin’ Eagles won forfeits at 113, 126, 132, & 285, lost forfeits at 160 & 220 with double forfeits at 106 & 195.

Kolton Riser (138) had a pin for S-Eagles, Ross Herber (120 > 9-0) and Dominic Jenkins (152 > 13-2) by MD, Jacob Meyer (170 > 9-7) and Noah Herber (182 > 5-3) by D) D-E 44, LARP 25 (D. Jenkins (145), N. Herber (182), and Carter Weidemann (220) had pins for Screaming Eagles, R. Herber (120 > 13-1) an MD, J. Meyer (170 > 11-4) a decision win. LARP: 4-6 vs TRC, 8-16 overall)

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By Leah Himlie Valentine’s Day was this past week, and everyone’s focus was on love. Would someone ask you out? Would someone give you c h o c o late? What if someone left an anonymous note declar- Leah Himlie ing their undying love for you?

These questions swirled around people’s heads, partly because of the media. In today’s world, love can be found in almost any form of media: books, movies, and TV shows. The problem is that the media focuses on only one type of love and disregards the others. The type of love that is put on a golden pedestal is romantic love. The media would have one think that romantic love is more important than friendship or family love, and people oftentimes forget that the other two are just as important and fulfilling as romantic love. As my friend put it, “Media portrays

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[romantic] love as a goal when it’s just a feeling.”

The idea that romantic love is superior to platonic love is harmful to many people in society who do not want to have a partner or get married, including people who identify as aromantic. Aromantic people do not feel romantic attraction to anyone though they may still feel other types of attraction such as sexual attraction. Since the media portrays romantic love as something that completes you, many aromantic people grow up thinking they are broken and can never be fixed. They may think that since they don’t feel romantic attraction, there is something wrong with them. There is nothing wrong with being aromantic. There is nothing wrong with not wanting to get married or have a significant other. In addition, one doesn’t have to be aromantic to justify not wanting to get married. Being single is not inferior to being in a relationship.

There’s nothing wrong with being in a relationship, but

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people shouldn’t feel forced to always be dating someone just because it’s the “norm.”

If a relationship doesn’t have respect, at the very least, there’s a good chance both people will be unhappy. It could even turn into an abusive relationship in some situations. Many people feel pressured to say yes when someone asks them out simply because they feel like they don’t have a good reason to say no. Maybe they don’t want to hurt the other person’s feelings or are peer pressured into it by their friends. Whatever the case, no one should be pressured into a relationship. If one does not want to say yes, that’s a valid enough reason to say no.

Another problem with the media is that it always seems to make the person who turns the date down the villain. It victimizes the one who asked and shows people that one should never turn a date down because then the other person will be upset about being “friendzoned.” Media almost never shows the other side of things.

It never shows the guilt people feel for not returning romantic feelings and being unable to manufacture the feelings needed in order to make everything

okay again. Yes, it feels awful to have your heart broken, but it also feels awful to be the cause of another’s broken heart and not be able to do anything about it.

The idea that being “friendzoned” is a bad thing may also contribute to rape culture. How? Being rejected may not seem like it could have such a large impact in society, but it does. For example, let’s say there’s a typical story of Boy meets Girl. Boy develops a crush on Girl, but unbeknownst to Boy, Girl doesn’t want to be in a relationship in general. She sees him, and everyone else, as a friend.

When Boy asks Girl to be his homecoming date, Girl lets him down with a stereotypical line: “I don’t like you like that, but we can still be friends.”

Here is where the story can change in an instant. Anyone in Boy’s position would be heartbroken and maybe even angry, and that’s okay. It’s okay to feel those things. What’s not okay is believing that you’re entitled to “being given a chance.” When someone believes that, the person often doesn’t respect the person in Girl’s place and may continue asking them out or pressuring

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Sometimes it leads to sexual assault to “prove” that the person who said no doesn’t really mean no. That’s how it may contribute to rape culture. Of course not every story ends like this, but enough do that it makes a difference in society’s attitudes about the answer no.

Love is a beautiful thing, but it is also broad. There are many types of love, including romantic and platonic. Though they’re different and the media favors romantic over platonic, both are equally wonderful and deserve to be treated as such.

Leah Himlie is a student at Rushford-Peterson High School.

She is one of eight area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its 20th year.

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February 2019

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MORE THAN A GAME

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When Houston and Kenyon-Wanamingo boys basketball teams met on the court on Saturday, February 9th, it was for so much more than a game. It was about friendship, about playing for something more.....it was two schools coming together to show support for a former/current classmate. The Dash for Cash for Micah raised $2410.85 for Micah Johnson and his family to aid in his recovery from injuries sustained in a car accident last October.

L-R: Ethan Gee, Dakota Stampka, Tanner Krage, James Hongerholt, King Chace Stroh, Queen Gretchen Hill, Vasa Johnson, Sophia Stilin, Lilli Carlson, Kate Thompson.

‘CANES CARE NIGHT

Houston girls basketball team had an awesome night on January 31st. Not only did they defeat their opponent but it was ‘Canes Care Night (Cancer Awareness Night) and $946 was raised during the game. All profits were donated to the Houston Area Cancer Support, Inc.

Alyssa Rostad has surpassed the all-time record for most points scored in a career for any Houston basketball player. Alyssa scored her pivotal 1674th point on Monday, February 11th in the game against LaCrescent, and will undoubtedly surpass that record before the season ends. Congratulations Alyssa for being our all-time scoring leader!

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STEAM DAy Grades 4, 5, and 6 participated in a STEAM Day put on by their teachers. Students were split into groups and rotated to different STEAM activities throughout the morning.

Congratulations to the 5th and 6th grade Math Wizards on their outstanding performance at the meet in Spring Grove on Tuesday, February 5!

5th graders Meta and Kate won individual awards and the 6th grade team of Julia, Ainsley, Casey, Teddi, and John won FIRST place in the team event! Julia, Ainsley, Casey, and Teddi also won individual awards.

GREAT JOB, Math Wizards!

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HENRYTOWN LUTHERAN CEMETERY is accepting bids for mowing and trimming the cemetery and church yard for the 2019 season. Bids can be sent to 18831 County 23 Lanesboro, MN 55949. All bids must be in by March 15, 2019. Call Gary with questions at 507-459-6209. Henrytown Lutheran Cemetery reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. n18-25-x

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Fri., Feb. 22 at 11am - Special dairy cattle auction. For more information, contact Lanesboro Sales Barn, 507-467-2192. Listing in the Journal Mon., Feb. 25 at 11am - 3 Land Auctions. For more information, contact Steffes Group, 320-693-9371. Listing in the Journal Thurs., March 28 at 9:30am - Spring tillage equipment, hay and forage equipment, combines, miscellaneous farm equipment. For more information, contact Gehling Auction Co., 507-765-2131. Listing in the Journal

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PUBLIC NOTICES

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-19-27 In Re: Estate of OREL FELLAND and ESTHER FELLAND, Decedents.

AMENDED NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF DESCENT, MULTIPLE DECEDENTS Richard Felland, (“Petitioner”), has filed a Petition for Determination of Descent, Multiple Decedents. It is Ordered that on March 26, 2019, at 2:15 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 101 Fillmore St W, Preston, Minnesota, on these petitions.

The petitions represent that each of the Decedents died intestate more than three (3) years ago leaving property in Minnesota. The petitions request the Court determine the descent of such property and assign the property to the persons entitled in a consolidated proceeding.

Any objections to the petitions must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petitions are proper and no objections are filed or raised, the petitions will be granted.

Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by: Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order to each interested person by United States mail at least 14 days before the time set for the hearing.

Publishing this Notice and Order in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 524.1401(3).

Delivering this Notice and Order by electronic means other than facsimile as permitted under Minn. Stat. § 524.1401(e).

BY THE COURT Dated: February 12, 2019 Matthew J. Opat Judge of District Court James D. Attwood Court Administrator Nethercut Schieber PA Gregory M. Schieber MN# 0395855 32 Main Ave N, Harmony, MN 55939 Telephone: (507) 886-6131 Facsimile: (866) 576-3826 e-mail: greg@ranlaw.net ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER Publish 18,25

NOTICE The Fillmore County Board of Adjustment will conduct its next tour on Monday, February 25, 2019. They will leave the highway shop at 9:00 a.m. and visit a site in Carrolton Township where Jerry & Pam McCabe have applied for a variance for a dwelling addition within the setback to the centerline of the road.

They will proceed to a site in Amherst Township where Dakota Johnson & Ryan Benson have applied for a Variance to construct a new dwelling on land with a Crop Equivalency Rating greater than 65.

Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 18

NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS MIENERGY COOPERATIVE Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Planning Commission has been presented an application from MiEnergy Cooperative of 31110 Cooperative Way, Rushford, MN 55971 for a Conditional Use Permit for a Telecommunications Tower on their property located in the NE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 15, Fountain Township.

The property is located in an Agricultural District and is just southwest of the City of Fountain.

Notice is further given that said petitioner MiEnergy Cooperative of 31110 Cooperative Way, Rushford, MN 55971 will be heard at a monthly meeting of the Fillmore County Planning Commission on February 28, 2019, 7:15 p.m. in Room 601L of the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN, 55965 at which time all interested persons will be heard. If you would like any further information on this project it is available in the Fillmore County Zoning Office during regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Information will be available at that time as to when the Fillmore County Board of Commissioners will act upon this petition.

Dated: February 15, 2019 Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 18

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-19-92 In Re: Estate of CAROL MAY JOHNSON, Decedent.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated September 27, 2011. The Registrar accepted the application and informally appointed Charlotte Marie Anderson, whose address is 816 Walnut St, Mantorville, MN 55955, to serve as the personal representative of the Decedent’s estate.

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

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

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

Dated: February 8, 2019 James D. Attwood Court Administrator Eric S. Corson Atty. #0350357 CORSON LAW OFFICES, LLC 117 St. Paul St SW PO Box 65 Preston, MN 55965 PHONE: 507-765-2121 FAX: 507-765-2122 info@corsonlaw.com Publish 18,25

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KRUP FARMS, L.L.C. Notice is hereby given that Krup Farms, L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company, was organized on February 6, 2019, under the laws of the state of Nebraska. It’s registered agent is Rodney J. Krupicka whose address is 903 Road 22, Milligan, NE 68406 and its Designated Office and Principal Place of Business is located at 903 Road 22, Milligan, NE 68406. The general nature of the business to be transacted by the company shall be to do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business, other than banking or insurance under the laws of Nebraska, and the duration of the company shall be perpetual from the date the Certificate of Organization is filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nebraska. The affairs of the company shall be conducted by its Member(s)/Manager(s).

DARRELL K. STOCK, P.C., L.L.O. ATTORNEY AT LAW 5533 S. 27th St., Suite 203 Lincoln, Nebraska 68512 (402) 474-8690 Publish 11,18,25 NOTICE TO GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL SUPPLIERS Sealed bids will be received until 1:30 p.m. March 7, 2019, by the County Engineer of Fillmore County, Preston, Minnesota, on behalf of the Fillmore County Board of Commissioners for the supplying of gasoline and diesel fuel as needs require for the period of March 11th, 2019 to February 26th, 2020.

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

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

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

Dated this 8th day of February, 2019.

Ronald Gregg Fillmore County Engineer Preston, MN 55965 Publish 18,25 NOTICE The Fillmore County Board of Adjustment will conduct a Public Hearing on the evening of February 28, 2019, in Room 601L in the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street Preston, MN starting at 7:00 p.m. to consider a Variance for Jerry & Pam McCabe in Carrolton Township and a Variance for Dakota Johnson & Ryan Benson in Amherst Township.

Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 18

NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A VARIANCE PERMIT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS JERRY & PAM MCCABE Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment has been presented an application from Jerry & Pam McCabe of 23012 Ivy Road, Preston MN 55965 for a 23 foot Variance from the setback to the centerline of the road, to construct an addition on their existing dwelling located in the SW ½ of the SW ¼ Section 30, Carrolton Township. They are requesting a Variance from Section 604.05(2)(a) of the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance to construct an addition on their existing dwelling 50 feet from the centerline of the road. The land is located in an Agricultural District and is approximately .5 miles northeast of the City of Preston.

Notice is further given that said petitioners Jerry & Pam McCabe will be heard at a monthly meeting of the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment on February 28, 2019, at 7:02 p.m. in Room 601L of the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN, 55965 at which time all interested persons will be heard. If you would like any further information on this project it is available in the Fillmore County Zoning Office during regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Dated: February 15, 2019 Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 18 NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A VARIANCE PERMIT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS DAKOTA JOHNSON & RYAN BENSON Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment has been presented an application from Dakota Johnson & Ryan Benson of 208 Elmwood Street East, Lanesboro MN 55949 for a Variance to construct a new dwelling on property owned by Mike & Lisa Johnson located in the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ Section 26, Amherst Township. They are requesting a Variance from Section 604.05(9) of the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance to construct a new dwelling on land with a Crop Equivalency Rating greater than 65. The land is located in an Agricultural District and is approximately 5 miles northeast of the City of Canton.

Notice is further given that said petitioners Dakota Johnson and Ryan Benson will be heard at a monthly meeting of the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment on February 28, 2019, at 7:05 p.m. in Room 601L of the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN, 55965 at which time all interested persons will be heard. If you would like any further information on this project it is available in the Fillmore County Zoning Office during regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Dated: February 15, 2019 Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 18 NOTICE The Fillmore County Planning Commission will conduct a meeting on the evening of February 28, 2019, in Room 601L in the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street Preston, MN starting at 7:00 p.m. There will be three public hearings on Conditional Use Permit requests by MiEnergy Cooperative for Telecommunications Towers in Arendahl Township, Fountain Township and Spring Valley Township. There will be a discussion on the proposed new Renewable Energy Ordinance and there may also be a discussion of other Zoning Ordinance topics.

Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 18

NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS MIENERGY COOPERATIVE Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Planning Commission has been presented an application from MiEnergy Cooperative of 31110 Cooperative Way, Rushford, MN 55971 for a Conditional Use Permit for a Telecommunications Tower on their property located in the NW ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 24, Spring Valley Township. The property is located in an Agricultural District and is approximately 3 miles northeast of the City of Spring Valley.

Notice is further given that said petitioner MiEnergy Cooperative of 31110 Cooperative Way, Rushford, MN 55971 will be heard at a monthly meeting of the Fillmore County Planning Commission on February 28, 2019, 7:20 p.m. in Room 601L of the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN, 55965 at which time all interested persons will be heard. If you would like any further information on this project it is available in the Fillmore County Zoning Office during regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Information will be available at that time as to when the Fillmore County Board of Commissioners will act upon this petition.

Dated: February 15, 2019 Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 18

NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS MIENERGY COOPERATIVE Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Planning Commission has been presented an application from MiEnergy Cooperative of 31110 Cooperative Way, Rushford, MN 55971 for a Conditional Use Permit for a Telecommunications Tower on their property located in the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ Section 32, Arendahl Township. The property is located in an Agricultural District and is approximately 3 miles northwest of the City of Whalan.

Notice is further given that said petitioner MiEnergy Cooperative of 31110 Cooperative Way, Rushford, MN 55971 will be heard at a monthly meeting of the Fillmore County Planning Commission on February 28, 2019, 7:12 p.m. in Room 601L of the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN, 55965 at which time all interested persons will be heard. If you would like any further information on this project it is available in the Fillmore County Zoning Office during regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Information will be available at that time as to when the Fillmore County Board of Commissioners will act upon this petition.

Dated: February 15, 2019 Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 18

Prairie Queen Cemetery Association

Annual Meeting Notice

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION COURT FILE NO.: 23-PR-19-94 In Re: Estate of Bernice E. Root a/k/a Bernice Elner Root, Bernice Root Decedent.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Robert H. Root, whose address is 18944 County 12, Spring Valley, MN 55975 and Bryan L. Root, whose address is 19597 206th St, Wykoff, MN 55990, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate.

Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative.

Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.

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

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

Dated: February 7, 2019 James D. Attwood Court Administrator Nethercut Schieber PA Greg Schieber (#395855) 32 Main Ave N, Harmony, MN 55939 Telephone: (507) 886-6131 Facsimile: (866) 576-3826 e-mail: greg@ranlaw.net Publish 11,18

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EMPLOYMENT

GARAGE SALES

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

CITY OF WYKOFF is seeking applicants to fill a supplemental CUSTODIAL/MAINTENANCE POSITION. This is a part-time, as needed, position. Applicants can submit in writing their interest to: City of Wykoff, 217 Gold St. N., Wykoff, MN 55990. Email inquiries can be sent to Wykoff@arvig.net or call 507352-4011. Deadline for application is February 21, 2019 h11,18-o

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

WE ARE GROWING! The Jeff Ellingson Agency is seeking career minded individuals that understand the unlimited earning potential and an opportunity to own their own business in the insurance field.

This sales and service position includes salary plus new and renewal commissions. This is a unique career opportunity for professionals in the Preston area. If interested please email your resume and cover letter to Jeff Ellingson at jellings@ amfam.com. h20tfn-o

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Property Appraiser in the Fillmore County Land Records Office. This is a regular, nonexempt position. Minimum requirements: High school diploma or general education degree and one year of experience in the appraising, real estate, or building construction fields or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to become a Certified Minnesota Assessor within 18 months of start date and obtain Accredited Minnesota Assessor (CMA) licensure within four years of acquiring CMA. See requirements on the Minnesota State Board of Assessors website. Must demonstrate aptitude for being able to learn and apply complex laws, rules and standards. Preferred candidates will have knowledge and/or ability to interpret property tax laws, construction standards, real estate sales practices and complex regulations. Starting salary is $20.3474/ hr. according to the 2018 non-union pay plan.

Successful candidate must be willing to authorize a personal criminal background investigation. Application and job description with complete listing of qualifications may be obtained from: Fillmore County Coordinator, P.O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965 or phone (507) 765-4566. Applications also available @ www.co.fillmore.mn.us. Applicants

must complete current county application to be considered. County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. Application deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2019.

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Root River Hardwoods

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SUMMARY OF MINUTES FEBRUARY 5, 2019 COUNTY BOARD MEETING The Fillmore County Board met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press.

The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION 2019-006: Application of Local Road Improvement Program funds for the resurfacing of CSAH 30 leading to the Niagara Cave.

The Board approved the following agenda items:

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

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

507-765-2284

1. January 22, 2019 County Board minutes as presented.

Solid Waste

REACH OUT TO HELP A NEIGHBOR! Lutheran Social Service of MN is seeking volunteers to serve as companions for older adults in the community. Share your time and compassion to help support the health and independence of an older adult. Stipend and mileage reimbursement provided! Call Ashlet at 507.251.1036 or ashley.lushinski@ lssmn.org h18,25,4,11,18,25-o HELP WANTED ON DAIRY FARM near Fountain, MN. For more information call 507-272-8390. h18,25-o APARTMENTS MANAGER NEEDED Prairie View Manor in Ostrander is accepting applications for an on-site manager. Some maintenance, administrative and good people skills a must!

Part time work with flexible hours & rent reduction. Employment application required and found on www.lifestyleinc. net/employment.asp or by calling 507451-8524, tdd 507-451-0704 EOE h18,25,4,11-o

Spring Help Wanted Farmers Win Coop is currently seeking individuals for seasonal

assistance at our agronomy locations. Duties will include delivery of agronomy products, assistance with plant operations, and general labor.

Center Credit and Operating Policy.”

Highway

To apply, If you are lookIng for some seasonal work thIs sprIng, or just a few hours here and there to fIll your of interest, schedule, gIve us a call or emaIl.

of $128,573 (after Trade-in of the 2007 Freightliner) from Nuss Truck and Equipment amount of $121,225. funds for the resurfacing of CSAH 30 leading to Niagara Cave.

EZ Fab is expanding and has the following openings:

Sheriff

Press Brake Operator

Auditor/Treasurer Heads should get any other fees that they have on the list.

1st and 2nd shift

a future meeting.

Public Health

Saw Operator -

Social Services Zoning

1st and 2nd shift

Apply today in person at EZ Fabricating in Chatfield or online at MEBResources.com

Justin Birdsell (Burr Oak) 563-735-5427, jbirdsell@farmerswin.com :and Ben Newhouse (Cresco) 563-547-5404, bnewhouse@farmerswin.com Justin Brown (Rushford/Houston) 507-864-7733, jbrown@farmerswin.com Mike Patterson (Spring Grove) 507-498-5321, mpatterson@farmerswin.com

The Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce

is currently hiring for a seasonal staff position at the Harmony Visitor Center. Hours are every other Saturday 10am-4pm April-October, with nine additional daytime hours during the week from May-October.

Additional hours may be available on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities include staffing the Visitor Center, email, computer and phone tasks, assisting the chamber director with community events, and other duties as assigned.

Please see our website, exploreharmony.com for full job description.

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

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

Human Resources

The Board approved to have Lori Affeldt continue to provide the Payroll Function, some Audit Functions and other duties through the Coordinator’s office.

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

Treasurer’s Office and the Compensation Study Committee for the final Appeals process.

Study.

Other Administrative provide to townships, cities and school districts an opportunity to utilize any of the items that we may have. posed Compensation Study.

Compensation Study on the next Board agenda.

The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: Vendor, description (1-31-19) COUNTY REVENUE FUND

Amount

* Paid Vacation * Family Health Insurance * 401K Retirement Package * Short & Long term disability A&K is looking for part-time seasonal help for driving truck and making deliveries.Challenging work with a competitive wage scale. Driver's license required preferable with a CDL. Please Contact or Email: akgrain@mchsi.com ktulwell@mchsi.com

The Fillmore County Journal is looking for a

TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (46 bills - not listed) TOTAL REVENUE FUND COUNTY ROAD & BRIDGE FUND

26,183.84 6,953.83 33,137.67

FREELANCE WRITER to cover

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

TOTAL COUNTY ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) 22,160.71 TOTAL COUNTY ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (12 bills - not listed) 933.75 COUNTY ROAD & BRIDGE FUND TOTAL 23,094.46 SANITATION FUND TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (4 bills - not listed) 663.46 COUNTY AIRPORT FUND TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (2 bills - not listed) 101.66 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 Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Bobbie Publish 18

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

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F/T Permanent positions with OT on weekends F/T Permanent OT on weekends Great Performancepositions is rewarded.with Excellent Vacation Pkg., Great Performance is rewarded.

Excellent Vacation Pkg., Paid 8hr. for Holidays, Medical & Dental available Paidare 8hr. for Holidays, Medicalthat & Dental If you looking for a company you canavailable grow with, If you are looking foraagreat company that you can grow with, this is opportunity!!! this is a great opportunity!!!

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

NORBY TREE SERVICE: Stump grinding, tree trimming, and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. s8/2TFN- o

OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, include standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507251-5297. r30tfn-x

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

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

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

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

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• Totally renovated building • Commercial kitchen • Pizza ovens • 3 Baths • 2 Dining areas • Finished LL • Operating as Bank Gift Haus & Margaret’s Tea Room • Professional rental office with separate access

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

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LANESBORO – CARROLTON TOWNSHIP – 12 acres of woods with approximately 400’ of creek frontage and adjoins State land. Ideal for hunting, recreation or weekend getaway.

Additional land available for building site. #5032070 $49,900 LANESBORO – New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $79,900 ST. CHARLES - Walkout lot (0.21 acres) with city utilities in established neighborhood. No Covenants. #5032909 $24,900

www.timdanielson.com

#5034246

• 5 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 2 Car garage (990 sq. ft.)

• Original woodwork • Hardwood floors • 9’ Ceilings • Stained glass windows • Double staircase • Updated wiring • Remodeled kitchen & all baths • Master Suite • 4344 sq. ft.

• New windows • Conveniently located close to downtown & bike trail

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

TIM DANIELSON

homes@timdanielson.com

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

ELCOR Realty Co. sold

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

626 TWIFORD ST. SW, CHATFIELD

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

Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI

www.brendasheldon.com

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$258,000

404 MATHER ST. LEROY, MN

117 E GRANT ST. SPRING VALLEY, MN

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

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

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

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MLS#4088546

MLS#4071760

4 BED, 4 BATH • 2,718 SQ. FT.

Once in a lifetime opportunity!

Custom built private off-the-grid retreat on 56 acres with in walking distance to Lanesboro.

Contact John Today!

507-216-1140

Reduced Price

508 Kenilworth Avenue S Lanesboro, MN $163,000

100 Hidden Valley Lanesboro, MN $549,000

MLS#4091759

Wonderful family 3 bedroom home with den includes main level hardwood floors in living/dining room & bedroom, new appliances and is located in beautiful Lanesboro by the School. This home is very well kept and beautifully decorated making it feel warm and inviting.

Permanent siding, newer windows, central air, and enjoy the semi-private back yard with firepit. Large 3 Car (26x30) detached garage that is fully finished.

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MLS#4085076

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

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

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

2.50 ACRES

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

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505 CaLHoun avenue s, LanesboRo

Charming home in scenic Lanesboro • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Wood floors throughout home • Enclosed porch is perfect for an office • Formal living room & 22004 411tH ave, LanesboRo dining room • Main floor laundry • Newer roof • Walking distance to school. Quick possession available.

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

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

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27315 230tH st, pReston 7.5 acres • Additional 13 acres available • Charming country home (Crestwood Country Cabin) • Ideal for horse set up • Wood ceilings and walls • 3 Bedrooms • Main floor laundry • Open living and dining area • Steel roof • New windows • RV hook-ups • Loft area • Insulated 2+garage • Covered porch • Shed with country kitchen • Deck fire pit 14x30 storage shed • Great views • Close to town • Can be used as a rental property or personal home

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

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505 CaLHoun avenue s, LanesboRo

109 benCH st sW, CHatFieLD

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

1 level living (no steps) • 2 large bedrooms • Main floor laundry • Open kitchen and dining • Living room • Covered deck • Fenced yard • Vinyl siding • Large 2+ garage • Newer windows • Overlooks Mill Creek and Park

www.SEMNrealestate.com

PH: (507) 458-6110

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101 CeDaR st, Fountain 2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to 2-story home completely redone to the studs • 3 large hunting, fishing, camping • Private • bedrooms • 3 baths • Master bedroom with master bath and large walk-in closet New kitchen • Main floor laundry/ Ideal for house or cabin mudroom • Open living room • Large entry • New deck • New stainless steel appliances • New plumbing and 27583 Deep RiveR RoaD ED! electric • New furnace and c/a • New windows • New REDUC $569,900 LanesboRo insulation throughout • Large yard • Like new • Quick possession available

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Roxanne Johnson

BROKER, ABR, CRS, GRI 24 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE

MLS#4087466

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

New updated women & men restrooms.

35-car parking lot.

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

$59,900

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21257 US Hwy 52 Preston, MN

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Todd Hadoff

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

Beautifully updated 4 bedroom 2 bath home with insulated and heated 3 car garage, with door heights of 8' & 10'. The home has a new kitchen including appliances, counter tops and cabinets. Laminate floors, neutral carpet, main floor laundry and mud room, enclosed front porch, permanent siding & shingles approx. 7 yrs old.

Great location on corner lot in established neighborhood. This property is in excellent move-in condition!

State of Minnesota

MLS#4086386

2.61 ACRES

416 CENTER AVE SPRING VALLEY, MN

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

701 Parkway Ave Lanesboro, MN $165,000

1 BED, 2 BATHS • 3,472 SQ. FT.

$138,000

Totally renovated & remodeled 3 bedroom 2 bath home.

All the walls have new sheet rock and will be mudded, taped and painted in neutral color. New plumbing & electrical with new furnace and water heater.

Mud room is also home to main floor laundry – all new. ¾ bath on main floor with shower – all new. New laminate flooring throughout main floor. Stairs and upper level will have all new carpet. Upstairs full bath is all new. Both baths will have linoleum installed, new toilets, sinks etc.

Formal dining room has arched doorway to living room area. Kitchen will have new countertops and cabinets re-installed. New appliances will be installed or $4,000 appliance allowance, whichever new buyer would like. New shingles on front of the house and new wood front steps.

This house will be totally new. Come look early and pick out your own paint and flooring colors!

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

307 W. COURTLAND SPRING VALLEY, MN

SPRING VALLEY, MN

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

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$189,900

124 N BROADWAY

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Classic Farmhouse Design

Timeless Treasure

Harmony Hobby Farm

Lanesboro Ranch

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY

830 3rd Ave SE, Harmony

201 Washington St, Preston

A fresh farmhouse design that feels classic & comfortable the minute you open the door. Quality Amish built cabinetry, inviting huge center island, quartz countertops, and the farmhouse sink set you in awe. The open living concept is detailed with salvaged 1880 barn beams, white oak flooring, & gas fireplace finished with shiplap & windows to easily take in the country views. 3 bedrms, 3 baths. Full basement, garage. New Built $359,900

32420 Garden Road, Harmony

710 Auburn Ave, Lanesboro

Detailed millwork along with the original woodwork, wood floors, fireplace, built-in’s, and high ceilings welcome you into this comfortable home. Tastefully updated kitchen maintaining the charm and welcoming areas for gathering. 3 bedrm, 2 baths. Covered front wrap around porch, back deck, spacious yard with flowers, apples, & more! 3 car garage. $168,000

Privately located just outside of Harmony on 66 acres. Ranch home waiting for your personal touch inside! Stone fireplace, good sized rooms, full basement. HE furnace, Central air, steel roof. Detached garage, 2 small livestock barns. Septic 2016. Nice mix of pasture and crop land. Tama & Fayette soils. Price reduced $489,000, offers welcome.

Backs up to wooded terrain this spacious ranch home open floor plan. Main floor features 3 bedrms & full bath, Lower level totally updated with platform theatre seating in family room, 2 bedrooms and bath. Both baths feature soft close cabinets and custom tile. Updated CA, FA, PexWaterLines, PVC plumbing & Curcit Breaker.

Front deck with city view. Att. garage. $215,000

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Feb 24th 32505 Nordic Ct, Rushford A perfect combination of space inside & out! This well planned home offers an easy flow floor plan & inviting entry. Main floor recently painted bright & open main floor with vaulted ceiling & access to 3 season room. The LL family room offers a cozy place to gather and relax by the fire. The home features 4 generous bedrooms with tons of closet & storage space. 2 baths, 3 car att. garage.

Storage shed. 1.2-acre tree studded lot!

Lanesboro 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home with a large garage.

217 River Street, Preston

305 E Hwy 52, Canton

Seriously something to consider! Located across the street from the bike trail and Root River, this cute 3 bedroom home, nice layout, neat wood floors, open little staircase, Updated furnace, water heater, and circuit breaker. Lot: 120 x 120 lg storage shed for bikes, tubes, canoes, and more. Only 4 blocks to grocery store, library, & businesses. $74,000

This property offers the option of a home based business. Once an antique store this 1880’s charmer has a great location for convenience or visibility with its great location and walking distance to the trail, shops, and other amenities Harmony has to offer. $59,900

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Building Sites 740 3rd Ave SE, Harmony Country views- City amenities 3 bdrm 2 bath ranch. Easy to enjoy, functional flow kitchen breakfast bar, front porch or back deck. The Main floor bedrooms, bath & laundry $215,000.

COMMERCIAL 245 1st Ave, Harmony 320 Cedar St, Fountain

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PRESTON CONDOS

145 2nd Ave, Harmony

PRESTON COMMERCIAL BUILDING- Well maintained building that offers two move-in condition rentable units. Retail, offices, conference areas, small kitchenette and bathrooms. Plenty of storage. Front & back entry areas. Separate heating, cooling and utilities. ONLY $49,900! Can’t rent for that!!

Minnesota & Iowa Licensed

30 2nd St NE, Harmony

340 US-52, Fountain

Once an antique shop this 1880’s charmer offers nice appeal and great location for visibility. Harmony is known for the Amish Tourism, paved biked trails, Niagara Cave, restaurants, and movie theater. Neat spot for a shop or office with great exposure on Hwy 52

110 Main St N, Canton 320 2nd Ave SE, Harmony

Historic charm, open main floor level with back office & bathroom. 2nd level apartment with established renter in place. Full basement. Separate heating systems, and utilities. Att garage. Ask about Harmony EDA startup funds!

STOP BY at: 25 West Center St in Harmony

Simplify your life. New offering of condo living in Preston. Pet friendly, smoke free building with a great location next to the Root River park & trail head. A walkable distance to downtown business & most amenities.1 & 2-bedroom units. Spend your free time doing things you enjoy!

Priced from $49,900 to $92,900.

Each office Independently Owned & Operated.

CHATFIELD

GOPHER NEWS

FEBRUARY 2019

Congrats to our Academic Triathlon teams.

In Lewiston our teams placed 1st in the Pink Meet, 1st in the Blue Meet, and 1st and 2nd in the Gold Meet! Way to go!

6th graders started their D.A.R.E. program with Officer Landorf. We look forward to learning about making good decisions!

Thank you Officer Landorf.

Chatfield Speech Team placed 3rd out of 9 teams in Speech Meet on February 2nd

Larissa Martin – 1st place Drama • Sydney Ellis – 6th place Poetry • Elijah Lawson – 4th place Humorous • Elizabeth Schieffelbein & Mary Bursheim – 2nd place Duo competition

The recently named Delta Squad had a retreat at Chatfield Center for the Arts to brainstorm and plan ways to support positive school culture at Chatfield High School. This group is made up of students from grades 7-12 and teachers who are working on ways to make our school better. Be on the lookout for events and activities coming up soon!

CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE! www.chatfieldschools.com For more information on upcoming school events please go to www.chatfieldschools.com

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