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Walz staff listens to community concerns and ideas By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

A large number of community members participated in Walz’s “Southern Minnesota Way of Life Tour” at the F & M Bank community room on February 8. This mix of employers, people associated with business, farmers, local government officials, and educators were asked for their ideas and given the opportunity to express their concerns as they relate to transportation, infrastructure, health care, workforce development, agriculture and more. The meeting in Preston was toward the end of the tour which included all 21 counties of the First Congressional District in Minnesota.

This kind of round table gives people the opportunity to participate in the democratic process by directly informing a member of Congress as to what issues are of greatest concern and what could be done at the federal level to improve the quality of life in southern Minnesota. Walz’s chief of staff, Josh Syrjamaki, explained that a lot of the feedback across southern Minnesota has been economic based. Peder Kjeseth, congressional aid, said we are trying to learn what is going on and where people think we should go. Participants were surveyed on See WALZ Page 15 

Wykoff hears public concerns By R ich Wicks rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Mr. Jay Harstad had the honor of announcing Math Wizards winners at their last meet of the season, which took place at Chatfield Schools on February 12. Photo by Barb Jeffers By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The Math Wizards “season” is early January to mid-February, with a total of three meets. The first meet is in early January each year, where the north league and south league meet separately. The first meet for the 2018 season was held at PEM for the north league while the south league met at Kingsland. The second meet took place at the end of January with the south league meet taking place in Spring Grove while the north league meet was held in Eyota. The leagues held separate meets for this competition as well. See MATH WIZARDS Page 2 

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Competition was fierce but friendly at the final Math Wizards meet for the season, which was held in Chatfield on Monday, February 12, 2018. Students from 12 different schools were excited to be together and anxious to get started on their individual and team tests. Math Wizards consists of students in grades five and six that possess competitive math solving skills. There are two leagues in Math Wizards, with six schools rep-

resented in each league. These leagues are the north league and the south league. The south league includes Fillmore Central, Houston, Kingsland, Lanesboro, MabelCanton and Spring Grove. Schools in the north league are Chatfield, Dover-Eyota, LewistonAltura, Plainview-Elgin-Millville, Rushford-Peterson and WabashaKellogg. Each school is allowed up to two teams per grade for a total of four teams. There are five students to a team, although teams can participate with only four members.

A regular meeting of the Wykoff City Council was held on February 12. Members in attendance were Rocky Vreeman, Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, Deputy Clerk Luann Hare, and Richard Gleason. Mary Sackett and City Clerk Becky Schmidt were absent. Donna Erdman spoke to the council, saying she was driving in the city on the evening of February 4, and got her car stuck in ice. She brought in the invoice she got for having her vehicle pulled out of the ice, and asked if the city could pay it. Council members said this was an area that was icy because of a water main breakage, near the intersection of Line and Carmona streets. She said no cones or warnings were posted at the time her car got stuck, but that

cones were put up while she was stuck there. Council members stated that cones had been put up on Friday, February 2, but someone had apparently taken them away at some point over the weekend. Mayor Williams said he wished the city could help, but the responsibility ultimately falls on each driver. The council agreed that no payment could be offered by the city. Fiona McClimon addressed the council, saying, “Last fall I moved my leather shop here into town, into my garage. Recently I made a sign and hung it out in front, on the tree in front of the house. And it came to my attention that it might not be to the city’s building rules… Right now the sign is three by two (feet) roughly.” It was pointed out that the city’s ordinance stipulates a maximum size of

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The third and final Math Wizards meet is held annually in midFebruary and it is an event all of the participants look forward to as all 12 Math Wizard teams compete against each other at this season finale. As the students begin arriving to the final meet of the season, it can be a bit chaotic as they are all energized by the thought of competing, but once the participants find their seats and have their tests in front of them they quickly get focused on the task at hand. Math Wizards meets are made

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up of four tests: fact drill, two individual tests and a team test. The first test is the fact drill ,which is a speed drill. The participants are given five minutes to complete the fact drill without the use of calculators. The second test is the first individual test consisting of 12 questions without the use of calculators. Thirdly, the students take a second individual test, also with 12 questions, and have the option to use calculators. The team test is the final test at Math Wizards meets. The teams of four or five students work together to answer 10 questions with the

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use of calculators. The top 15 competitors in the five-minute fact drill received ribbons at the final meet in Chatfield. They were congratulated with a round of applause by the other participants and instructors. Individual scores are compiled by adding together the first individual and second individual test scores. If there is a tie, the student with the highest amount of correct answers on the fact drill will receive top honors. Team scores are tallied by combining each participant’s two individual test scores and the team test score. Kate Lund, PEM Math Wizards

instructor who helps coordinate the meets, says the competition “definitely gives your top math students a challenging curriculum that they might not normally get in the regular classroom,” and feels Math Wizards benefits the students because it’s really good for teamwork and teaching them how to work together and listen to each other’s ideas while they are solving problems. Lanesboro’s Math Wizards instructor, Stacey Schultz, commented that the students “work their tails off” preparing for the meets and participating in the meets so they are able to do their best. “It’s fun to see the competi-

tion,” notes Schultz. Lanesboro sixth grade student Indy Qualy, age 12, has been in Math Wizards for two years and enjoys the meets, saying, “It’s fun to be able to place” and go home with a ribbon, trophy or plaque. Ellie Anderson, also in grade six in Lanesboro, has been involved with Math Wizards for two years and likes to attend Math Wizards meets partly because “you get to go to other schools and you meet other people,” she states. Although Math Wizards tests can be challenging at times, the students involved have no difficulty enjoying themselves while learning at the same time.

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Kate Lund says the competition “definitely gives your top math students a challenging curriculum that they might not normally get in the regular classroom.”

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Lanesboro sixth grade student indy Qualy, age 12, has been in Math Wizards for two years and enjoys the meets, saying, “it’s fun to be abLe to pLace” and go home with a ribbon, trophy or plaque. Lanesboro’s Math Wizards instructor, stacey schuLtz, coMMented

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that the students preparing for the Meets and participating in the Meets so they are abLe to do their best. “it’s fun to see the coMpetition,” notes schuLtz.

Ellie Anderson, grade six in Lanesboro, has been involved with Math Wizards for two years and likes to attend Math Wizards meets partly because “you gEt to go to

othEr schooLs And you MEEt othEr pEopLE,” she states.

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C ommentary Saint Patrick of Ireland: The miracle behind the legend By Jeff Erding Wykoff, MN In honor of the beginning of Lent and the celebration of our most beloved (and perhaps most misunderstood) saint, we travel back through time and separate fact from legend as it Jeff Erding pertains to the most successful and remarkable of all missionaries. My main sources are The Story of Ireland by Emily Lawless and St. Patrick and the Druid Priests by J. A. Wylie. We must delve briefly into the social structures and history of the time to aid our understanding. Ireland in Patrick’s time would be unrecognizable today. The land was heavily forested, with numerous lakes and wetlands, inhabited by “clans” or “septs” who

herded cattle and sheep, planting what arable land existed. There was no central government, and each clan was ruled by a chieftain and his chosen Brehon’s (or judges). The clans were grouped by blood relation, the land was owned collectively. All loyalty was to the clan, and the nature of relationships between rival clans was such that members of another clan could be robbed, killed, or enslaved with no more compunction then the slaughter of a wild boar. These people, (the female of the species was just as warlike and savage as the male) were tall, long haired, clean limbed, and hardy, able to run for miles on a handful of grain, content to rest in the lee of a rock wrapped in the same furs that formed their clothing. Pagans who looked to the many gods of the druids as their deities, these people were feared warriors who had an inexplicable

affinity for song and making and playing musical instruments. The “bards” or singer/story tellers, enjoyed respect little less than the chieftains and the druid priests. Human sacrifice was not unheard of. Raiding the western shores of Britain was a practice much indulged in by the clans, raiding being the main aim and method of acquiring wealth, status, and slaves. Born in about 400 at Dumbarton (Britain), Patrick’s father was a Catholic deacon. (Britain was Christian at the time.) Captured and enslaved at about age 14 by Irish raiders, he toiled as a shepherd for six years in the Slemish Mountains until a dangerfilled escape across the wilderness resulted in his passage back home. During his enslavement, Patrick experienced a life changing conversion similar to that of St. Paul. Upon his return home, he applied for the priesthood and completed

the requirements thereof. After spending some time in Gaul, Patrick tried unsuccessfully to quell the call of the Holy Spirit that urged him to return to Ireland and minister to that multitude of unbelievers. The Holy Spirit won out, and in about 432, Patrick and a few followers returned to Ireland. Then commenced the undeniable miracle. Space forbids the telling of the deeds attributed to this amazing saint, the reader being much better served by reading the wonderful poems of Aubrey de Vere. Therein we may learn of his confrontation with King Laoghair and the Druid Priests at Tara, his successful conversion of the bards, and the baptism of whole clans of the warlike Irish people. Perhaps more astounding is the enduring scope of the results that must be attributed to Patrick. From the fifth to the the ninth

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realism as to what it can do about improving the quality of life of our people. Don’t get me wrong — there are still plenty of Americans who believe that government is best which governs least, and many others who reflexively turn to government to solve our problems. Including some who profess to dislike government. Still, amidst all of the past year’s political turmoil — in fact, in no small part because of it — there’s been a renewed understanding that this country is a work in progress; that it’s not yet finished creating itself. And so Americans of all ideological stripes are determined to question and challenge features of the political environment that concern them. They’re looking at divisive issues like immigration with a dose of realism — an assess-

ment of what should and can be accomplished — that hasn’t always been evident before. They’re standing up for better treatment of women and confronting the costs of past assumptions. They’re marching and protesting. They’re running for office. They’re scrutinizing public figures more carefully than in the past. In other words, there’s an energy and a vitality in the system that were hard to glimpse before. Because politicians are pretty good at adjusting to the public mood, they’re becoming a shade less divisive, less polarized, less partisan, and maybe even less intolerant of different opinions. I’ve even seen some strike a note of humility. It’s possible I’m reading too much into this, but I think a growing number of Americans are tired of rancor, and are reasserting their respect

for a nation founded on the principles of “out of many, one” and “freedom and justice for all.” And so there are signs of more flexibility in political life — of politicians and ordinary Americans shying away from implacable positions. They recognize that it’s a big country and we have to make it work. They are beginning to see, I hope, what it means to be an American citizen: that you can’t be too dogmatic, that we need to accept differences and extend to everyone the opportunity to become the best they can be. This is crucial, because the United States is changing in dramatic ways — becoming less white, less rural and suburban, more urban, more racially diverse, possibly a bit less religious. In many parts of the country there’s an understanding that whether we like it or not, our daily lives are affected by globalization and by forces exerted from far outside our immediate communities. Now, there are plenty of counter-trends to everything I just said, and these get a lot of attention — indeed, they dominate our view of where the country stands right now. But as I survey the country and speak to different groups, I keep getting glimpses of the more hopeful trends I outline. So the question I come away with is, can they be sustained, nurtured, and enhanced? And there, I’m afraid, I’m less hopeful. Because the answer depends upon the quality of our political leadership. For the most part, I don’t see our most prominent leaders stepping forward with the determination to move the country in a more unified direction. We’ve always risen to the challenge of deep-seated, fun-

By Lee Hamilton Call me a contrarian. Or even a Pollyanna. But when everyone around me is filled with gloom and despair, seeing dire portents in every political headline, I try to find trends that encourage me. Lee H. And I’m Hamilton finding them. It could be that my hopes outrun the realities. But I’m guardedly optimistic that’s not the case. If there’s a single theme that ties them together, it seems to me that many people are beginning to view government with greater Editorial Cartoon

century, missionaries from Ireland flooded every pagan country to the Baltic Sea, melting opposition from heathen cults in the white-hot zeal of their faith. Countless monasteries sprang up like flowers in the spring, becoming shining beacons of knowledge and learning all over Europe. Expelling the snakes, time and again defeating the druids, lighting the Paschal Fire on the Hill of Slane that none save he could extinguish, none of these legendary acts can compare with the unprecedented conversion of a savage pagan people that launched the most prolonged, successful, and world changing events that ever occurred, and perhaps ever will, in the history of the Christian faith. And that, friends, describes the undeniable true miracle of Blessed Saint Patrick. Reminds us of another event, against all odds, in November, 2016! God Bless until next time, Jeff damental change in the past, but that doesn’t mean we always will. So where does that leave us as citizens? I think it falls to us to push the hopeful trends forward, to make them so obvious that they can’t be ignored. If we’re not at a crossroads, we’re certainly not far from one, and in the end, it’s up to each of us which direction we’ll take as a nation. Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

Government this week Tuesday, February 20 • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 6 p.m. • Rushford Village City Council, Village Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 21 • Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6:30 p.m. Monday, February 26 • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 5:30 p.m. • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Chatfield School Board, High School Media Center, 7 p.m. Schedule subject to change.

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Changes need to be made . . . By Annalise Shupe It is a common opinion that high school competitions have gone soft. Every team makes the play-offs and many receive awards. Nonetheless there is always Annalise Shupe a declared winner and loser ... except on February 3, 2018. On this day the declared winner became the loser as the declared loser became the winner. On February 3, 2018, in Stewartville, Minn., the Section 1, Class A One Act Play competition was held. Eight teams from local schools performed that Saturday and anxiously awaited the final tabulation results. Shortly after 4 p.m. the contest manager entered the theatre, results in hand. After final announcements and thank yous were made, the second place, state runner-up, was announced... Triton. After a round of applause and suspense, the first place winner, who would be moving on to the State Festival, was announced... Fillmore Central. Awards were distributed, pictures were taken, and the teams, families, and friends went home; some licking their wounds, some preparing for a trip to the State One Act competition. The following day the scenario was turned on its head. Instead of there being a clear cut first and second place there

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was a tie, and with a tie, a tie breaker is needed. Individual interpretation of the unclear MSHSL rules and policies led to Triton winning in some scenarios, and FC in others; however, the spoken, not written, way of using the rules left Triton with the first place title. If you were to omit the unclear first rule and use the second tiebreaker rule to determine the results, Triton would clearly advance as Triton would receive a 1.66 and FCHS a 1.58. Unlike the other scoring methods, you want the highest score with the second tiebreaking method. Most of you are wondering how a tie can even occur after a clear cut winner and runner-up are announced. Well, in order to tabulate final scores, each judge ranks the plays from 1-8, 1 being the best performance; however, on the final tabulation sheet, the contest manager must change the 6, 7, 8 scores to 5s. This rule was established in an attempt to eliminate bias scores from judges. For example, if a school received a 1 from two judges, and a 8 from another, it’s evident that the third judge was bias towards that school. Because of this, the scoring bottoms out at 5, evening the scores. The original scores given to FC and Triton at the 1A Section competition was: FC with a 1, 3, 4, equalling 8, and Triton with a 1, 2, 6, equalling 9. These scores created a clear first and second place, first being FC, second being Triton. Using the rule previously explained, Tritons 6 would be changed to a 5, creating a tie as their new total score would also be an 8. This sequence of events led to using the tiebreaker in which Triton wins. Moving to the next point, Subsection B states, “To prevent tabulation errors or misapplication of the scoring procedures, no awards may be announced until the tabulations have been checked and must be verified by the judges and/or Contests Rules Committee. Judges are then allowed to leave.” Meaning; once the awards are distributed and the rules committee leaves for the day, the event is over. I would compare this to a sports game;

once the final whistle is blown the game is over, no matter how egregious the officiating errors were, even if the officials admit to making false game changing decisions. Apparently for One Act, this isn’t the case, as the day after the competition FCHS students were told that they will not be attending the state competition due to a tie, Triton will. Of course, all of these methods should have been done prior to the awards being handed out in the first place. If the MSHSL personal would have done their jobs properly I wouldn’t be writing a news article on the unfortunate events that have affected so many young lives. Now, we could argue back and forth about the justice of the final decision. Especially because the regional committee decided to pressure a director to “do the right thing” and step down... letting Triton go to State; crushing the elation felt for 20 hours by the FCHS actors and crew. I call on MSHSL to clarify their rules so there can be no question in the future as to what the results are in a contest. Fixing the rules and officials’ training would be rather simple and necessary step. Rewriting the tie breaker rule to be clear and simplistic is another must. Adjusting the scoring sections (what caused all of this turmoil is an interpretation of when to apply a 5 score when a team receives a 6, 7, 8 ranking) would be the third step. Lastly, MSHSL must ensure that each site manager is prepared to deal with any and all scenarios that may arise when figuring placement of teams at competitions. I am hopeful that the MSHSL will take the appropriate steps to update the rules and properly train their officials to avoid such devastating situations in the future. Annalise Shupe is a student at Fillmore Central High School. She is one of seven area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its 19th year.

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Obituaries Charles Milton Burmeister Charles Milton Burmeister, age 91, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2017, at the Patty Elwood Center in Cresco, Iowa, after many diff icult years with Charles Milton Alzheimers. Burmeister Memoria l services were held 2 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2018, at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony. Friends called at the church from 1 p.m. until time of services. Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony assisted the family. Charles was born on June 29, 1926, at home in Bristol Township, rural Harmony, Minn., to Emil and Laura (Fick) Burmeister. He was baptized August 1, 1926, and confirmed September 29, 1940, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Big Spring, rural Harmony. Charles attended the Mark Country School through eighth grade and graduated from Harmony High School in June 1943. He and his brother, Lester farmed the family farm together for several years. On September 9, 1950, Charles married Joanne Scrabeck at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Big Spring, rural Harmony. They made their home on the Burmeister farm, where they lived until 1979, at which time they sold the farm and moved into Harmony. In February, 2014, Charles moved to the Patty Elwood Center. An avid fisherman, Charles spent time every year “up north” in Ely, Ottertail, Alexandria and Atwater. A favorite time for his grandchildren was the week they spent fishing with Grandma and Grandpa every summer. He rarely missed a trout opener on one of the areas creeks or ponds, and also fished on the Upper Iowa and in Mink Slough on the Mississippi. Charles enjoyed reading and could be counted on to read an article or item of interest from a book or newspaper to whomever was there to listen. He was a fan of the Minnesota Twins and Vikings. After his retirement, he and Joanne took many trips to various places in the U.S., including Alaska and Hawaii, and to the Caribbean. Charles is survived by his wife Joanne of Harmony; three chil-

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dren: Jim (Carla) Burmeister of Eau Claire, Wis., Jerry (Lila) Burmeister of Atwater, Minn., and Jill (Andy) McKittrick of Rochester, Minn.; seven grandchildren: Laura Burmeister of Rochester, Minn., Bonnie (Scott) Martin of La Crescent, Minn., Tracy (Kirk) Dilly of Osakis, Minn., Nikki (Brian) Harrison of South St. Paul, Minn., Zach Burmeister of West Fargo, N. Dak., Lydia Burmeister and Sophia Burmeister of Rochester, Minn.; two step-grandchildren, Jackie (Justin) Peck of Rochester, Minn., and Jordan McKittrick of Burnsville, Minn.; seven greatgrandchildren: Charlie, Henry and Gus Martin, Ellie Dilly, and Isaac, Emma, and Josiah Harrison, and three step-great-grandchildren, Jaxin, Jadin and Jacie Peck. Charles was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers: one in infancy, Irwin (Irene), Lester (Peg) and Harold (Hester). May God bless his memory among family and friends. Donald “Donnie” A. Asleson Donald “Donnie” A. Asleson died at his home in Fountain on February 12, 2018. Donald was born to Arnim and Ella (Rain) Asleson December 13, 1944. He graduated from Donald L a ne s b or o “Donnie” A. High School Asleson in 1962. He married Sharon Joyce Redalen on December 8, 1962. Donnie worked for Skelgas and moved to the farm and farmed until working in maintenance for the Fillmore County Highway Department until retirement. Donnie enjoyed the great outdoors and spent lots of time hunting, fishing, and most recently tinkering in his new shed. He also loved gardening and cooking. Donnie is survived by his wife Sharon, children: Brenda (Mike) Chiglo, Brian (Kayla) Asleson, Matthew (Kristen) Asleson, and son-in-law Matthew Jamieson. Donnie is also survived by sisters Marge (Dick) Fuller, Janice Nelson, and Pat (Doug) Sample. His pride and joy were his grandchildren: Jerod (Brittany) Chiglo, Jenna (Dan) Root, Nicholas (Carlie) Benson, Nathan Benson, Cole Asleson, Lindsey and Haley

Fillmore County Church Directory Canton-Scotland Presbyterian Church……..........Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Avenue, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Christ Lutheran Church..........………………..........Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…..........……….......Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church...........Sat. - 5 :30pm & Sun. - 9: 00am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 St. Columban Church.…..…….......………………..Sundays - 10 : 00am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 St. Mary’s Catholic Church...…...................................Sundays - 8:00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923

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Polin, Will, Sammy, and Jacob Asleson; and great-grandchildren Tyler Chiglo, Palmer, and Parker Root. Donnie is preceded in death most recently by his daughter Jody Jamieson. He is also preceded in death by sister Melva Gislason, brother-in-law David Nelson, and his parents. The memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2018, at Root Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Fountain, with Pastor Chris Miller officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at a later date. Riley Funeral Homes is assisting the family with arrangements. To share a memory of Donnie with the family please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com. Jerry Balbach Jerry Balbach, age 83, of Spring Valley, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018, at his home. Funera l Mass for Jerry Balbach was held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 17, 2018, at St. Igna- Jerry Balbach tius Catholic Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Father Marreddy Pothireddy officiating. Burial will take place in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., in the spring. Visitation was held an hour prior to the service. Lawrence Jerome Balbach was born August 13, 1934, to Ernest and Sara (Cartin) Balbach in Newry, Minn. He attended and graduated from Spring Field High School in 1951. After graduation, Jerry enlisted in the United States Airforce serving from 1952-1956. On August 9, 1958, he was united in marriage to Sharon Boucsein at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Spring Valley, Minn. Jerry worked as a police officer, in the Airforce SAC, as a postmaster, flight instructor, a plumber, doing building maintenance at IBM for 15 years and as a dispatcher for the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department. Jerry was a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed designing and making silver jewelry, reading, and singing as part of the SEMBA. Jerry was always quick with a joke and loved to go golfing, skiing, snowmobiling, grilling, hiking, and racing gokarts. He took many camping trips with family and for the past 20 years would spend the winter months in Arizona with Sharon. Jerry’s grandkids were his pride and joy; he loved being able to spend time with them. He is survived by his wife Sharon of Spring Valley; children Scott Balbach of Spring Valley, Dan (Lisa) Balbach of Traverse City, Mich., and Shelley (Leonardo) Galvan of Pinole, Calif.; four grandchildren: Danielle Balbach, Dylan Balbach, Joshua Galvan, and Jessica Galvan; a sister, Theresa Jackson of Lake

The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County Mills, Iowa; a brother, Don Balbach of New Ulm, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters: Jennette Peterson, Bonnie Morem, and Kathleen Knox. Online condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes. com. John Sherman Baier John Sherman Baier, 70, passed away at his home in Rochester on February 12, 2018. John was born January 31, 1948, to Orville and Joye (Cook) Baier in Rochester. J o h n enjoyed fishing, spend- John Baier ing time outdoors, going to flea markets and the car show, and Mopars in the Park. John is survived by his brother, Jim (Shirley) Baier of Chatfield; sister JoAnn (Lonnie) Pierce of Burr Oak, Iowa; and sister-in-law Julie Baier of Chatfield. Nieces and nephews Travis Baier, Jared Brogan, Chad (Marit) Pierce, Corey Pierce, Lisa (fiance Jerome Hollingsworth), Chris Baier, and Josh Baier also survive. He is also remembered by his best friend, Charlie Berg. John is preceded in death by his parents and brother Joel. The memorial gathering and visitation will be held Tuesday, February 20, 2018, from 4-6 p.m. at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield. Burial will take place at a later date. Riley Funeral Homes is assisting the family with arrangements. To share a memory of John with the family please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com. June Larson June E. Larson, age 95, of Mabel, died Thursday, February 8, 2018, at the Green Lea Manor Nursing H o m e in Mabel, Minn. June was born June 14, 1922, in Minnehaha To w n s h i p , June Larson Humbolt, S. Dak., to Darwin and Lily (Michaelson) Danner. She attended schools in Wisconsin and Minnesota, graduating from Mabel High School in 1941. On June 14, 1941, she married Leonard Larson in Mabel. They farmed in Newburg Township, Fillmore County until retiring in 1979 when they moved into Mabel. In retirement they spent summers at Lake Osakis near Alexandria. She was an active member of the Mabel United Methodist Church and enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, camping, spending time with family, and volunteering. June is survived by her two daughters, Laure (Larry) Gifford of Mabel, and Joyce (Kevin) Every of Preston, Minn.; seven grandchildren: Susan Gifford, John (Robyn) Gifford, Amy

(Alan) Baltzer, Angela (Jeff) Preuss, Nathan (Stacy) Every, Lindsi (Jarid) Engle, and Joshua (Kristen Semb) Larson; eight great-grandchildren, a sister, Judy (Gary) Emery of Mabel; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard; a son, Alan; a brother, Earl and two infant brothers. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday, February 11, 2018, at the Mabel United Methodist Church in Mabel, with the Rev. Sharon Goetzinger officiating. Burial took place in the Mabel Public Cemetery. Visitation was from 12-2 p.m. at the church. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel assisted with arrangements. Kathryn Ann Johnson Kathryn Ann Johnson, age 76, formerly of Robbinsdale, passed away on February 9, 2017, due to Alzheimer’s. Kathryn was born on June 10, 1941, and grew up in Preston, Minn., on the family farm. She Kathryn Ann graduated Johnson from Preston in 1959. After graduation she attended the University of Hawaii, earning a degree in history. She married Roger Johnson on April 25, 1964. They had three sons: Matthew, Theodore and Andrew. After raising her children, she went back to school at Augsburg University, Minnesota, where she received her teaching license. She enjoyed living in Robbinsdale with her family, playing bridge (Life Master of the American Contract Bridge League), canning, baking, and gardening. She also worked at Robbinsdale DMV. She is survived by three sons; Matt (Marcy) Johnson, Ted (Renate) Johnson, and Andy (Alicia) Johnson; granddaughter Tawnya, grandsons Gray and Finn; sister Patti, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were held at Elim Lutheran Church, 3978 W. Broadway, Robbinsdale, on Friday, February 16 at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior. Interment took place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association. Kermit Schulz Kermit Schulz, age 101, of Spring Valley, passed away on Monday February 12, 2018, at the Spring Valley Care Center. Funeral service for K e r m i t Schulz was held at 11 a.m. Friday Kermit Schulz February 16, 2018, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Pastor Deanna Woodward officiating. Burial took place in See OBITUARIES Page 16 

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2018 Teacher of The Year? Teachers have a very challenging and important job, shaping the minds of our future generations. Teacher Appreciation Day is May 8, 2018, 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 17, 2018. 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 8, 2018 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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Fillmore County Sports Healing Through Winning High school sports are supposed to be innocent. Kids play for the fun, for their parents and families, for the glory, and to learn lessons like discipline, The Trende dedicaReport tion, teamwork, and p e r s e ve r ance. The teenage years are supposed to be a carefree time in life. Paul Trende But tragedy doesn’t know an age. On back-to-back nights in Mabel, Cougar basketball players took the court days removed from a heartbreaking accident. They put forth inspired emotional efforts. Both squads, and the M-C community, got to heal a little from the losses of Avery and Aiden Arneson. They did so through winning. M-C’s boys (4-7, 7-12) got their best ‘W’ of the year by handling GM (7-3, 10-10). The Larks were held to eight first half points. Team mullet prevailed 55-40. The Cougars got good contributions from Dylan Loppnow (12 pts, 5-8 FGs), Brenden Kerns (10

pts), Drew Wyffels (9 pts, 5 rebs, 8 assists), Pierce Lind (9 pts, 4-6 FGs, 5 rebs), Ryan Kuhn (6 pts, 6 rebs), and Logan Richardson (5 pts, 11 rebs, 3 assists, 3 stls). Cody Hershberger, Kerns, Lind, and Richardson were classmates with Avery. It was a 41-point turn-around. GM won 73-47 in January. M-C’s boys are 4-7, 8-12. A night later, the Cougar girls (4-5, 6-14) posted their best win, beating Schaeffer Academy (5-6, 14-9). Team young, short, and scrappy prevailed 49-37. Underclassmen Payton Danielson (18 pts, 5-7 FTs, 7 rebs, 5 stls), Avery Davis (10 pts), and Kenidi McCabe (8 pts, 7 rebs, 5 blks) did the big work. It was a 40-point turnaround. S.A. won a 51-23 in December. The Cougars, with just three upper-classmen (senior Miranda Cox, juniors Maddy Michels/ Lexi Thorson), improved to 5-5, 7-14. Girls Coach Adam Wilder: “Avery and Aiden were two very special girls that were great teammates, extremely hard workers, and were friends to everyone. They will forever be a part of our team. ‘Thank You’ to everyone that has reached out and supported the Arneson family and our community through this difficult time.”

Gophers/Bulldogs Battle For TRC Wrestling Title

For wrestling, the TRC has two divisions, East and West. With some help from a postponement, West co-leaders PEM (8-0, 18-6), and Chatfield (8-0, 11-1) met in primetime (Saturday, 7 p.m.) to conclude the regular season. The dual for TRC supremacy was decided by a single point. It came down to the final weight. Chatfield got wins from Seth Goetzinger (106 > 12-5 D), Cael Bartels (113 > Pin), and Tate Karver (120 > pin) to start 15-0. PEM then slowly reeled the Gophers in. The Bulldogs won four of five matches from 126 to 152 (three decisions, one major). Nathan Goldsmith (138 > 11-2 MD) had the sole Gopher victory. Heading to 160, Chatfield led 19-13. Top ranked (145) Jake Mandt (wrestled 160) and Carter Fishbaugher (182) had pins over the next three weights. Davontae Goldsmith (170) fell 3-2 to Carter Marx (AA #5 at 152). Chatfield led 31-16 with three left. PEM’s big boys are strong. They took 195 (major) and 220 (pin), making it a 31-26. At 285, Bulldog Logan Wingert took advantage of a 50-pound size edge to pin Isaiah Froese, giving PEM its only lead, the winning tally; 32-31. Five Gopher losses were to Cael Marx (31-10), Joe Stucky (28-12), Carter Marx

(34-6), Austin Rother (26-7), and Dustin Dietrich (30-4). Three matches were on the borderline of decision/major (each team had a 7-point decision win, PEM an 8-point major). Gophers Campbell Berge (145) and Luke Ihrke (152) lost 17-11 and 10-5 respectively. Both were in position for pins, scoring third period, threepoint near-falls. Chatfield (3-1 vs TRC-West, 8-1 vs TRC-all, 11-2 overall) is 1A’s 3-seed and will host either LARP (6-seed, 9-10) or 11-seed Triton (5-16).

‘Cane Girls are SEC-East Champs

Houston girls basketball had already clinched a share of their first SEC-East title prior to a league match-up with L-O. The ‘Canes beat the Cards in December 66-32. A re-match was similarly lop-sided. Alyssa Rostad scored 28 points (4-5 threes, 6-7 FTs, 5 rebs, 4 assists, 6 stls) to lead Houston to a 79-39 win. Dale Moga’s ‘Canes are stand-alone SEC-East champs. Amber Chapel (12 pts), Becca Rostad (11 pts, 3-8 threes), Jessica Kitching (10 pts, 6 rebs), and Emma Geiwitz (9 pts, 10 rebs) helped. Houston then lost to Triton 77-69. They gave up a season-high in points. The Cobras scored a season-high. Kendra Petersohn and Nicole Cress each had 28. Five ‘Canes hit double-digits; Chapel

(18 pts), B-Rostad (career-high 15 pts), Kitching (13 pts, 3-6 threes, 6 rebs), A-Rostad (11 pts), and Jenny Albrecht (4 pts, 14 rebs). Houston (9-2, 19-4) is 0-2 on Saturdays, but one game short of 20 wins.

Lutes Lifts FC Past Lions

On January 29, FC boys basketball beat L-O for their first win over a plus-500 team in almost a year. It took just 10 days to top another good SEC team. Versus Schaeffer Academy, Aaron Mensink’s group (3-10, 5-15), trailed 38-32 with under 3:00 left. Josh Peters then hit a three (38-35). After a big Matt Lutes block, the senior scored, making it 38-37 (1:51). Schaeffer then couldn’t convert free throws. Peters also missed two (0:22). Brock Walsh wrestled down the rebound. He found Lutes, who rattled in a short runner to give FC its first lead (3938) of the second half (0:14). The Lions subsequently missed two free throws and a rebound putback. FC prevailed 39-38. Lutes (career-high 10 pts, 5 rebs) had FC’s last four. Peters (8 pts, 5 rebs, 4 stls), Luke Ristau (8 pts, 7 rebs), and Nate Haugerud (5 pts, 6 rebs, 5 assists) helped. Cole Bothun (16 pts) led the Lions. S.A. (7-2, 16-5) entered with one of the SEC See SPORTS Page 9 

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Mabel-Canton Basketball Front Row (L to R): Lauren Wyffels, Kenidi McCabe, Kaylor Soiney. Back Row (L to R): Lexi Thorson, Jordyn Newgard, Avery Davis, Miranda Cox, Maddy Michels, Payton Danielson

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Front Row (L to R): Kaylor Soiney, Lauren Wyffels, Kenidi McCabe, Cloey Busch Back Row (L to R): Jordyn Newgard, Sarina Stortz, Avery Davis, Abigail Torgerson, Camryn Cox Not pictured: Emma Middendorf

Front Row (L to R): Emma Tollefsrud, Ella Bjertness, Anna Bjertness, Gwen Tollefsrud Back Row (L to R): Coach Laura Vatland, Emma Middendorf, MaKenzie Kelly, Thea Snyder, Katrinda Whalen, Camryn Cox, Brianna Wallin Not pictured: Sophie Morken & Coach Lonnie Morken

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Front Row (L to R): Drew Wyffels, Brayden Gjere, Parker Ingvalson, Brandon Schneider, Ethan Underbakke, Ryan Kuhn. Back Row (L to R): Coach Russell Larson, Logan Richardson, Pierce Lind, Dylan Loppnow, Blake Henry, Brenden Kerns, Cody Hershberger, Coach Paul Tollefsrud

Front Row (L to R): Rien Crawford, Colton HeintzKuderer, Randy Gerard, Jack Arneson, Dawson Wilder, Reid Crawford, Dawson Wangen Back Row (L to R): Daylon Jacobsen, Parker Ingvalson, Brandon Schneider, Brayden Gjere, Ethan Underbakke, Dylan Delaney, Gavin Johnson, Coach Paul Tollefsrud

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Front Row (L to R): Jordan Larson, Cayden Tollesfrud, Tristan Marchetti, Trae Mathison, Riley Snell, Mikal McCabe, Kaiser Soiney, Dawson Kleiboer Back Row (L to R): Robert Michels, Brady Danielson, Logan Wilder, Jaymeson Tollefsrud, Braydin Jump, Spencer Douglas, Alex Arneson, James Arneson, Coach Karl Urbaniak.

On the wings of the horrible loss Avery & Aiden Arneson, Mabel-Canton boys and girls basketball teams each notched probably their best wins of the year. See “Healing Through Winning” for more. Brought to you by:

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three best records alongside Spring Grove (8-0, 14-5) and Randolph (7-1, 16-4).

Knights Steal it From Lions

Spring Grove’s girls led Kingsland 57-50 with a little over two minutes to go, only for Kingsland to rally for a nice victory. The Knights ended on an 8-0 run. Freshman Ellie Buchholtz had six of those points. Senior Kori Kruegel had the game winning bucket (from E-Buchholtz) with about ten seconds left. Lion Lauryn Bohr took a shot with 0:02 but it was no good. The Knights stole it from the SG, 58-57. Kingsland’s only leads were 13-11, 13-12, and the final. Lauren Buchholtz led the way with her tenth doubledouble (22 pts, 13 rebs, 9 assists), a near triple-double. Ellie B. (13 pts, 5 rebs, 6 assists), Lindsey Welch (9 pts, 3 blks), and Kruegel (8 pts, 5 rebs) helped. Bohr and Amelia Solum each had 14. The win put Kingsland at .500 (11-11) for a sixth time this year.

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Houston and L-A. The Trojans are now #14 in Class A. Hurricane James Hongerholt scored 20 in defeat. Andrew Luck had a careerhigh 20 points, Carson Schwichtenberg the game-winning three, as Lanesboro beat Alden-Conger in overtime, 51-50. LARP wrestling beat SC (42-30) and W-K (51-30) on back-to-back nights. Ross Herber is now ranked #4 in Class A at 106. LARP (3-1 vs TRC-East, 5-4 vs TRC-all, 9-10 overall) is 1A’s 6-seed and takes on 11-seed Triton (5-16). The winner gets 3-seed Chatfield (11-2). FCLMC (10-seed, 2-15) takes on D-E (7-seed, 5-7). Lauren Lawston had 21 points, though R-P’s girls fell to Goodhue.

Boys Basketball (2/5 – 2/10)

#14 in A R-P 64, Houston 48 (RP: L. Skalet 18 pts (5-9 threes), 5 stls; Ben Ansell 14 pts (7-12 FGs); Kobe Lind 12 pts; Jake Paulson 8 pts, 5 assists, 4 stls. H: J. Hongerholt 20 pts, 9 rebs; Alex Van Gundy 18 pts (4-7 threes)) S.A. 43, Lanesboro 39 (L: C. Schwichtenberg 12 pts, 7 rebs. Burros trailed 39-32, got to within 39-37, but no closer) Kingsland 42, D-E 50 (K: Ian Meisner 14 pts; Zach Bubany 11 pts, 6 rebs, 5 assists; Matthew Woods 6 pts, 12 rebs)

Chatfield 33, Stewartville 72 (C: Josef Fahrenholtz 15 pts (7-13 FGs), 5 rebs; Reid Johnson 10 pts, 5 rebs) #14 in A R-P 59, L-A 46 (RP: L. Skalet 19 pts (5-12 threes); B. Ansell 17 pts (7-12 FGs), 11 rebs; Dawson Dahl 6 pts, 7 rebs, 5 assists) Chatfield 47, Pine Island 61 (C: R. Johnson 15 pts, 6 rebs; Austin Hines 9 pts, 5 rebs; Ben Brogan 9 pts, 4 rebs, 4 assists) G-E 68, Houston 76 Lanesboro 51, Alden-Conger 50 in OT (L: A. Luck 20 pts (3-6 threes, 5-6 FTs), 4 stls; C. Schwichtenberg 17 pts (4-10 threes). Trailing 50-48 in OT (0:12), Schwichtenberg hit the go-ahead NBA-range three) Chatfield 49, W-K 68 (C: Landon Bance 11 pts (3-8 threes), 6 rebs; R. Johnson 10 pts. Gophers: 1-13, 3-18) FC 50, La Crescent 64 (FC: J. Peters 18 pts (5-10 threes); N. Haugerud 5 pts, 8 rebs, 6 assists. Falcons: 3-11, 6-16) PEM 62, Kingsland 50 (K: Reid Kruegel career-high 13 pts, 5 rebs; Wyatt Pruter 12 pts; Jordan Beck 10 pts, 11 rebs; Z. Bubany DNP. Knights: 7-8, 13-8) Lanesboro 27, Cotter 63 (L: C. Schwichtenberg 12 pts; A. Luck DNP) Houston 79, Alden-Conger 39 (Hurricanes: 4-7, 9-15) Lanesboro 26, Randolph 52 (Game at Target Center. Burros: 1-9, 2-18)

Girls Basketball (2/5– 2/10)

D-E 46, Kingsland 35 (K: L. Buchholtz 15 pts, 12 rebs; Ellie Buchholtz 9 pts, 13 rebs. FTs: D-E 18-28, K 7-15) #4 in A Goodhue 69, R-P 35 (RP: L. Lawston 21 pts (10-14 FGs)) Lanesboro 31, Schaeffer Academy 52 (L: Emily Snyder 13 pts, 5 rebs) #9 in AA Stewartville 72, Chatfield 48 (C: Alanna Goetzinger 14 pts (6-11 FGs), 8 rebs. S: Erin Lamb (frosh) 29 pts)) FC 36, #11 in A GM 64 (FC: Kandace Sikkink 13 pts, 6 rebs; Emma Breitsprecher 10 pts; Paige Donlinger 8 pts, 8 rebs) L-A 54, R-P 29 (RP: L. Lawston 8 pts. Trojans: 0-16, 4-19) Kingsland 47, PEM 77 (K: L. Welch career-high 16 pts (7-7 FG, 2-2 FTs); L. Buchholtz 15 pts (9-16 FTs), 7 rebs, 7 assists. Knights: 7-9, 11-12) La Crescent 32, FC 64 (FC: P. Donlinger career-high 18 pts, 9 rebs; K. Sikkink career-high 15 (9-12 FTs), 10 rebs; Madison Scheevel 11 pts. FC > 24-39 FTs. Falcons (7-9, 9-14) have won three of four) W-K 48, Chatfield 55 (C: Belle Berg 17 pts (3-5 threes), 5 stls; Macy Pederson 16 pts (6-9 FTs). Gophers: 6-10, 7-16) #11 in A GM 56, Lanesboro 12 (L: Bailey Ruen 8 pts) Randolph 49, Lanesboro 19

(L: B. Ruen 5 pts, 9 rebs. Half: R 12, L 6. Game at Target Center. Burros: 2-11, 3-18)

Wrestling (2/8- 2/10)

Chatfield 74, FCLMC 6 (Wolves forfeited seven weights. Grady Schott (126), Chase Ketterhagen (132), and A.J. Karver (195) had pins for Chatfield, S. Goetzinger (106 > 15-0) and D. Goldsmith (170 > 21-6) tech falls, C. Bartels (113 > 10-1) a major decision. Caden Anderson (120) had FCLMC’s only win (pin). Wolves: 0-4 vs TRC-East, 0-9 vs TRC all, 2-15 overall) St. Charles 30, LARP 42 (Screaming Eagles jumped out 18-0. Saints closed to down 18-12. LARP won four straight from 145 to 170 to lead 36-12. Forfeits wins at 170 and 195 proved critical. All five Saint wins were pins. Carter Jonsgaard (113), Sam Schwendinger (126), and Dominic Jenkins (145) had pins for LARP. R. Herber (106 > 6-0), Gable Speltz (120 > 4-3), Jacob Meyer (152 > 8-5), and Sam Puetz (160 > 6-4) won by decision) W-K 30, LARP 51 (R. Herber (106), C. Jonsgaard (113), G. Speltz (120), S. Schwendinger (126), D. Jenkins (145), and Ethan Sense (182) won by fall. Noah Herber (195) won by injury default. J. Meyer (152 > 6-2) won by decision. Each team forfeited one weight)

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Are you looking to start an exercise program? Are you scared that if you start exercising you might get injured? You are not alone! The fear of injury is one of the top barriers that keep people from beginning to exercise. Let’s look at some ways to prevent injuries as you get ACTIVE in 2018! Talk to Your Doctor. If you had any changes in your health recently it is a good idea to speak with your doctor about these issues. Ask if your health condition limits the amount or type of exercise you should participate in. Start Slow. The most common reason why injuries occur is because people begin exercising too much too quickly. Think about your car this winter. Your car does not like to start when it was -15 degrees. When it does start you certainly did not immediately speed away at 90 mph. You let it warm up for a few minutes before getting on the road. The same principle applies to your body. If you have been less active this winter do not expect that your body will respond well if you push yourself to do too much exercise. Start every workout with a 5-10 minute warm up of light activity, such as walking or a stationary bike. Then do moderate activity, such as weight training or jogging for 1520 minutes. Finish with a 5-10 minutes cool down period of walking or biking. You may need to start out doing only light activity for several weeks before gradually adding in moderate activity. Know Your Body. You are the only one who knows when something does not feel right. If you start exercising and you notice something hurts, you should take the responsibility to get it checked out. Be aware of the following symptoms as they may indicate a more severe health problem: chest pain, dizziness, unusually heavy breathing, or severe fatigue. If you experience these symptoms immediately seek medical attention. Consider Your Options. Many people fear an injury because they already have an injury or have experienced an injury before. At ActivePT we believe that an injury does not necessarily have to keep you from being active. Consider other forms of exercise that do not increase your pain or aggravate your injury. Consider low-impact forms of exercise such as swimming, weight training, or biking instead of running.

If you have an injury or pain that is holding you back from being able to achieve your personal and fitness goals, please stop by, or call, ActivePT to have it looked at by a licensed physical therapist. We offer FREE injury screening and shoe assessments. At ActivePT we use a combination of hands on treatments, stretching, and exercise to help you reach your goals quickly.

Call today to schedule! 507-322-3460

R-P’s Jake Paulson shows his fast-twitch excellence. The 6’1” senior’s semi-contested dunk highlighted the Trojans 64-48 win over Houston. It was a matchup of coaches Tom Vix and Trent Vix. Photo by Paul Trende

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Row one (L to R): Morgan Zwart, Kyle VanDeWalker, Bennett Gathje, Alex Coe, Maggie Lowrey, Nikki Minter, Isaac Rain, Kaci Goldsmith Row two (L to R): Payton Guenther, Cody Guenther, Beatrice Martin, Elma Erding, Jacob Stephas, Adrianna Crawford, Carissa Campbell Row three (L to R): Sam Stevens, Dillon Nolan, Brandon Stephas, Ashlee Maker, Kamryn Westphal, Jared Baker, Devann Harris, Alanna Goetzinger Row four (L to R): Drew Duellman, Mitchell Stailey, Aaron Lowrey, Logan Johnson, Jessica Solie, Patrick Drogemuller, Abbie Siewert Row five (L to R): Erin Spelhaug, Avianna Ruskell, Jaden Daninger, Kaylee Maker, Alaina OConnor, Amya Biers, Shelby Isensee Row six (L to R): Mr. Willette, Brodey Ferguson, Hunter Hobbs, Jacob Fenske, Tucker McCurdy, Chase Ketterhagen, Ms. Fritz Not pictured: Eli Hopp, Ryan Nosbisch, Colton Guenther, Kelsi Goldsmith, Reigns Caradine, Rose Schultz, Breanna Schuchard, Kiley Bakken, Haven Boysen, McKenna Musel, Jacob Cain, Lucas Carrier, Ramie Johnson, Zayda Priebe, Henry Gathje, Yarley Arellano, Skyla Brewer, Paige Erickson, Kaylee Fox, Lucas McCabe, David Goddard, Karla Gomez, Mollie Henry, Austin Koenigs, Riley Mulhern, Benson Ni, Morgan Plenge, Joanna Salerno, Erica VanDeWalker, Madison Wright

Th e s e B us i n e s s es a r e P r o u d To s uP P o rT ar ea FFa Teams! Bill Funk Trucking 867-3286 • Chatfield, MN

Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN

Chosen Valley Veterinary Clinic 867-3610 • Chatfield, MN

Good Samaritan Society 765-2700 • Preston, MN

CHS 867-4311 • Chatfield, MN F & M Community Bank Member FDIC 867-1605 • Chatfield, MN 765-3823 • Preston, MN

Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN POET Biorefining 765-4548 • Preston, MN

Root River State Bank Member FDIC 867-4120 • Chatfield, MN Scheevel & Sons 765-4756 • Preston, MN State Representative Gregory M. Davids District 28B Paid for by People for Davids Committee of Preston, MN 951-3893 • Preston, MN

Steve’s Auto 867-1448 • Chatfield, MN Sunshine Foods 867-4272 • Chatfield, MN Wit Boyz Inc. 867-2957 • Chatfield, MN

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Row one (L to R): Jed Kasten, Isiah Reinhart, Will Barnes, A.J. Hoscheit, Levi Schmidt, Adam Hoscheit, Wyatt Wieser, Grace Meyer, Autum Meiners and Hannah Myhre Row two (L to R): Matt Gavin, Heidi Bolduan, Jenna Scanlan, Vanessa Meiners, Ashly Ideker, Kiley Meyer, Haley Jennings, Isabel Allen, Taryn Meyer, Madison Bechtal, Jada Zehnder and Maddie Wieser Row three (L to R): Mr. Brad Harguth, FFA Advisor, Noah Jennings, Than Kumpf, Dylan Beneke, Andrew Vickerman, Anna Mauss, Brooke Stemper, Sydney Hendel, Rebekah Schroeder, Ryan Wagner, Blake Morrow, Bronson Knutson, Maria Miller, Madisyn Kohlmeier, Michaela Kasten, Ava Hoscheit, Eric Myhre, Cory Scanlan and Trent King

T h e s e B us i n e s se s a r e P r o u d To s uP P o rT ar ea FFa Teams! Darr Auctions & Realty 864-7952 • Rushford, MN

Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN

Scheevel & Sons 765-4756 • Preston, MN

Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, 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

POET Biorefining 765-4548 • Preston, MN

SMG Web Design 765-2151 • Preston, MN

Gary’s Pump & Well Service 896-3330 • Houston, MN Good Samaritan Society 765-2700 • Preston, MN

State Representative Gregory M. Davids District 28B Paid for by People for Davids Committee of Preston, MN 951-3893 • Preston, MN Vickie’s Accounting Service 896-3332 • Houston, MN

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Fillmore CenTral

Fillmore CenTral soils Team

Kasey Koch, Ivar Wilkemeyer, Ryli Tostenson, Luke Ristau. This team is a state qualifying team.

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Fillmore CenTral General livesToCk

Row one (L to R): Ethan Lapham - Advisor, Maddie Smith - Secretary, Kelsey Biel Treasurer, Alex Love - Vice President, Rianna Ryan, Sentinel, Ryli Tostenson - Officer at Large, Brady Ristau - Officer at Large. Not pictured: Kayla Biel - President, Morgan Wingert - Reporter Row two (L to R): Coltin Wingert, Conner Dols, Mikayla Van Zande, Abby Gastfield, Taylor Wilford, Luke Ristau, Devin Schmidt Row three (L to R): Taryn Raaen, Charity Daniels, Daysha Erickson, Nati Van Zande, Hailey Lange, Connie Blaney, Eve Grabau Row four (L to R): Kassidy Broadwater, Kennedy Ristau, James Grabau, Tyler Raaen, Krista Jorgensen, Kandace Sikink Row five (L to R): Ashlyn Simon, Olyvia Wilford, Raen Johnson, Kelcy Nagel, Brooke Norby, Brogan Hahn, Morgan Picket, Krissie Biel Row six (L to R): Abigail Parker, Reagan Hanson, Maddie Simon, Sydney Bronner, Ted Parker, Haven O’Connor, Maverick Bushman Row seven (L to R): Will Parker, Jeremy O’Connor, Garrett Aggen, Corey Brown, Nick Marzolf

General livestock team is another team competing at the state level this year. At this event, students have a variety of livestock animals such as meat goats, sheep, pigs and beef cattle. This team includes, top row (LR): Kandace Sinkink, Kassidy Broadwater, Brady Ristau, Ted Parker, Cory Brow. Bottom row (LR): Tyler Raaen, Brogan Hahn, and Garrett Aggen.

Th e s e B us i n e s s es a r e P r o u d To s uP P o rT ar ea FFa Teams! Al Larson & Sons Plumbing & Heating 765-2405 • Preston, MN

First State Bank of Fountain Member FDIC 268-4321 • Fountain, MN

B&B Olympic Bowl 765-2522 • Preston, MN

Gehling Implement & Auction 765-2131 • Preston, MN

Bauer Built 765-9871 • Preston, MN

Good Samaritan Society 765-2700 • Preston, MN

Branding Iron 765-3388 • Preston, MN

Haakenson Electric 251-5535 • Preston, MN

Crop Production Services 886-4222 • Harmony, MN F & M Community Bank 867-1605 • Chatfield, MN 765-3823 • Preston, MN Fillmore Central School District 765-3809 • Preston, MN 886-6464• Harmony, MN

Hahn Lumber Co Inc. 886-2232 • Harmony, MN Hammell Equipment Inc. 886-2255 • Harmony, MN Harmony Agri Services, Inc. 886-6062 • Harmony, MN Harmony Foods 886-2225 • Harmony, MN

Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN

Harmony Telephone Co. 886-2525 • Harmony, MN

First Southeast Bank Member FDIC 743-2204 • Canton, MN 886-6922 • Harmony, MN

Harmony Veterinary Clinic 886-6321 • Harmony, MN JMS Agronomics, INC 507-259-4003 • Fountain, MN

K&R Equipment 268-4425 • Fountain, MN

Preston Equipment 765-3803 • Preston, MN

Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN

Preston Foods 765-2465 • Preston, MN

Kingsley Mercantile 886-2323 • Harmony, MN

Preston Service Plus 765-3846 • Preston, MN

Major & Company Accounting and Tax 765-4444 • Preston, MN

Ristau Farm Service 765-3873 • Preston, MN

McCabe Repairs 765-2404 • Preston, MN

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

Morem Electric Inc. 886-4541 • Harmony, MN

Scheevel & Sons 765-4756 • Preston, MN

Nethercut Schieber Attorneys 886-6131 • Harmony, MN

SMG Web Design 765-2151 • Preston, MN

Oak Meadow Meats 886-6328 • Harmony, MN

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

Park Lane Estates 765-9986 • Preston, MN POET Biorefining 765-4548 • Preston, MN Preston Dairy & Farm 743-2250 • Canton, MN 765-2484 • Preston, MN

Torgerson Auto Sales & Auto Care 886-2430 • Harmony, MN

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Hans Lind, Brayton Gudmundson, John Luhmann, Tim Highum, Jens Lind, Grace Luhmann, Julia Maynard, Jayden Miller, Paige Dailey, Hannah Highum and Emma Heiden

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Officers: John Luhmann, Julia Maynard, Tim Highum, Hans Lind, Grace Luhmann, Shawn Marg (Not pictured: Jens Lind and Alyssa Nesler)

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Alyssa Nesler, Hannah Highum, Shawn Marg, John Luhmann and Hans Lind

t h e se B usi n e ss es A R e P Ro u d t o s uP P o Rt A ReA ffA teA ms! Anderson Auto LLC 864-7711 • Rushford, MN

Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN

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

Brown’s Tire, Battery & Transmission 864-2969 or 864-7049 Rushford, MN

Good Samaritan Society 765-2700 • Preston, MN

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

Butch Johnson Insurance 864-2800 • Rushford, MN Connaughty Sales Inc. 864-2955 • Rushford, MN Darr Auctions & Realty 864-7952 • Rushford, MN Dennis Overland Insurance Agency Inc. 864-2757 • Rushford, MN Engelson & Associates, LTD 864-1040 • Rushford, MN

Haakenson Electric 251-5535 • Preston, MN Johnson Rolling Acres 507-864-3096 • Peterson, MN Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN Merchants Banks N.A. 864-7744 • Rushford, MN 467-2145 • Lanesboro, MN MPE Motor Parts & Equipment Inc. 507-864-7702 • Rushford, MN

Pam’s Corner Convenience Store 864-7949 • Rushford, MN POET Biorefining 765-4548 • Preston, 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. Rushford Foods 864-2878 • Rushford, MN

Rushford Hardware Rental & Garden Center 864-2540 • Rushford, MN Severson Energy Dependable Heat 864-9229 • Rushford, MN 452-4743 • Winona, MN Scheevel & Sons 765-4756 • Preston, 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 Sveen Excavating 273-6015 • Lanesboro, MN

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Kingsland

Kingsland FFa Chapter

Row one: (L to R): Sydney Eickhoff, Cody Merkel, Jackson Rindels, Nicole Lee, Liz Miller, Nora Jahn, Rachel Hansen, Renee Lechner, Madison Reiland, and Megan Schultz Row two: (L to R): Jenna Schmidt, Jacob Welch, Matthew Woods, Brianna Hindt, Jocelyn Voeltz, Jennifer McNamara, Brianna Lee, Margaret Grimm, and Kristal Brogan - Advisor Row three: (L to R): Caitlin Miner, Gavin Merkel, Lucas Heusinkveld, Lucas Howard, Nolan Fetterly, and Faith Lange Row four: (L to R): Maddie Snitker, Alexys Harwood, Rebekah Hansen, Audrey Webster, Lydia Voeltz, Hannah Lange, Shelby Beck, Emily Miner and Esther Miller Row five: (L to R): Josie Sanford, Austin Lee, and Anika Reiland Not Pictured: Logan Simonson, Tyler Grimm, Elise O’Connor, Ashley McNamara, Carleton Corson Elijah Miller, Jordan Beck, and Ty Derry

Kingsland dairy Foods

Kingsland small animal

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Kingsland FloriCulture

Left to right: Esther Miller, Alexys Harwood, Shelby Beck and Hannah Lange

Left to right: Matthew Woods, Jackson Rindels, and Cody Merkel. Not pictured: Ty Derry

Left to right: Maddie Snitker, Lydia Voeltz, Emily Miner, and Rebekah Hansen. Not pictured: Elise O’Connor

Left to right: Renee Lechner, Rachel Hansen, Jenna Schmidt, and Nora Jahn

t h e se B usi n e ss es a r e pr o u d t o su p p o rt area FFa t eams! CHS 867-4311 • Chatfield, MN Essig Agency 346-7244 • Spring Valley, MN Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN Good Samaritan Society 765-2700 • Preston, MN Hyland Motors 346-2433 • Spring Valley, MN Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN

Kruegal Gas Service 346-7362 • 800-464-6121 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 Ody’s Country Meats 346-2579 • Spring Valley, MN

POET Biorefining 765-4548 • Preston, MN

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

Rack’s Bar & Grill 346-1322 • Spring Valley, MN Scheevel & Sons 765-4756 • Preston, MN

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

Security State Bank 507346-9299 • Spring Valley, MN

Sunshine Foods 346-2804 • Spring Valley, MN

SMG Web Design 765-2151 • Preston, MN

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

Spring Valley Living 346-1242 • Spring Valley, MN

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Lanesboro

Lanesboro FFa Chapter

Row one (L to R): Janell Boyum - Secretary, Caroline Mayer - Vice President, Seth Beth - Sentinel, Bailey Ruen - Student Advisor, Claire Pieper President, Emily Snyder - Reporter, Connor Ruen - Treasurer Row two (L to R): Andrew Luck, Hunter Gehrke, Garrett Melander, Zach Torgerson, Hannah Wolf, Daytona Hovland, Kaylee Peterson Row three (L to R): Caleb Gravos, Brady Johnson, Brett Wangen, Carson Schwichtenberg, Peighton Prestemon, JT Rien Row four (L to R): Josie Semmen, Jaime Rein, Brynn Howerton, Brady Stalter, Bodie Mayer, Ryan Holmen, Adam Ruen, Trevor Ruen Row five (L to R): Nolan Anderson, Pablo Ruen, Alex Reimann, Logan Jensson, Devin Troendle, Ryan Kelly, Ben Snyder, Carson Ruen Row six (L to R): Brock Taylor, Wyatt Miehlisch, Malia Tessum, Skyler Check, Jessie Schreiber, Trenten Chiglo, Nora Rein, Sophie Pieper Row seven (L to R): Brayden Blanck, Chloe Schnebly, Ariana Huntington, Kim Rein, Macayla Brogle, Lydia Betz, Kaci Ruen, Shannon Goodman, Ally Kujath, Brielle Ruen

Lanesboro ag day in may

Lanesboro state Convention at U oF m

Lanesboro region greenhand Camp

t h e s e b Us i n e s s es a r e pr o Ud t o s U p p o rt area FFa t eams! Darr Auctions & Realty 864-7952 • Rushford, MN

Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN

POET Biorefining 765-4548 • Preston, MN

Rushford Foods 864-2878 • Rushford, MN

Dr. James M Waldow, DDS 467-2269 • Lanesboro, MN

Krage Insurance & AE 467-3309 • Lanesboro, MN

Scheevel & Sons 765-4756 • Preston, MN

Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN Gehling Implement & Auction 765-2131 • Preston, MN

Lanesboro BP Food Shop 467-2121 • Lanesboro, MN

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

Good Samaritan Society 765-2700 • Preston, MN Haakenson Electric 251-5535 • Preston, MN

Preston Equipment 765-3803 • Preston, MN

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

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

MPE Motor Parts & Equipment Inc. 507-864-7702 • Rushford, MN

Richard’s Pump Service 268-4352 • Fountain, 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 Sveen Excavating 273-6015 • Lanesboro, MN

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three questions. The first was what is the best aspect of life in southern Minnesota? The generally positive responses centered on community, concern people have for one another, and access to clean and beautiful spaces. The second question was what is the most serious challenge facing our rural communities? Declining population and the inability to keep and attract younger people into the workforce were concerns. There are more “gray hairs” than kids. Business isn’t able to find the talent they need; we need people. Unemployment isn’t the problem. There are more jobs than people. There are underemployed people; we need to invest in ramping up skills. A gentleman from the ethanol plant said it is hard to compete against Mayo Clinic for lab technicians. It has been necessary to cast a wider and wider net to get any applicants. Kids have large student loans and can’t afford to take a $25 per hour job. If kids didn’t have to pay off student loans and could get inexpensive health care they could stay here.

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Another man explained affordable housing for young people is a big challenge. There is too much emphasis on a B.A. degree and not enough on technical training. Matt Schultz, superintendent Lanesboro schools, maintained that teachers are few and far between. Years ago there use to be several hundred applications for a teaching position, last year there was only one. Syrjamaki said he was hearing that student loan debt disadvantages rural areas more and that baby boomers are retiring with less new, young workers coming in or staying in rural areas. It was noted that the state legislature has recognized a shortage of large animal veterinarians, so some students that go into large animal practices for a period of years may be eligible for student loan forgiveness. Another cited the housing industry in Rochester which is booming, noting there is a shortage of people in the building trades. These are jobs that demand a good salary. Many aren’t aware these good paying vocational jobs exist. The unavailability of necessary infrastructure in rural areas (broadband) limits tele-commuting

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which could allow people to live in small towns/rural areas and receive the greater income available in larger cities. One woman suggested it may be time for free community colleges. Syrjamaki said he was hearing that the survival of a community depends on trained workers and there are not enough of them. Why isn’t the labor market correcting itself? One gentleman said that when we talk about our own kids, we want them to do better than us. Another noted there are plenty of college grads serving hamburgers. One gentleman said there is no value in agriculture right now. One spouse has to work off the farm to get health insurance. In order for a young person to start farming there needs to be support from a parent. A farmer explained he has three sons and it is hard to encourage them to farm when the margins are so slim. There are fewer and fewer farmers left that survived the 1980s. The third question was what is the one thing you would want the federal government to do to enhance the way of life in southern Minnesota? Affordable health care seemed to top this

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category. Broadband could allow the capability for tele-medicine for primary care where a clinic is not nearby. Gabby Kinneberg, chamber of commerce, said from a small business perspective, the cost of health care is crippling. A person near retirement is paying premiums of $1,000 per month. How can small business owners afford health care for themselves and their families? Syrjamaki said health care has been the top issue at round table meetings. He explained that the lack of “regular order” in Congress interferes with the crafting of bills, the reviewing of laws on the books, and the updating of policies and programs. Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) in 2010, there have been no changes or amendments to fix problems with the program. Polarization has brought Congress to a screeching halt. Syrjamaki asked what do you want Walz to do? Four avenues to go forward were listed. Let states each do their own health care program. Enact Medicare for all/single payer system. Establish high risk pools like Minnesota has had in the past. Or, do none of the

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above. The group seemed to be split on these options. One gentleman suggested that malpractice insurance is driving up costs and needs to be reformed. Another insisted affordable, quality and convenient health care is necessary; he encouraged tele-health. Chief Deputy Kevin Beck acknowledged the problems and work load involved in dealing with mental health/chemical dependency inmates. He said people with these issues can’t just be put in jail because it is a place to put them. Shawn Schloesser, congressional aid, reviewed Walz’s efforts on behalf of a veterans home in Fillmore County. An effort is being made to push for all three proposed veterans homes in Minnesota (Bemidji, Montevideo, and Fillmore County). He is meeting with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in mid February. Syrjamaki reported that this is Tim Walz’s last year in Congress. Walz wants to write an exit memo for the next person that succeeds him to represent the First District. He is planning three regional summits to discuss the “future of southern Minnesota.”

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Mabel-Canton

February 17-24

Mabel-Canton FFa Chapter

Row one (L to R): Avery Arneson, Cloey Busch, Skye Borcherding, Natalie Murray, Bailey Bushman, Alexis Williams Row two (L to R): Deanna Phillips, Hannah Schneekloth, Tanner Marquardt, Colton Heintz-Kuderer, Tom Underbakke, Mr. Ward

t h e se bus i n e s s es a r e pr o u d t o su p p o rt area FFa t eaM s! Craigs Auto Repair 493-5399 • Mabel, MN

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

Pit Stop Service 493-5538 • Mabel, MN

Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN

Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN

First Southeast Bank Member FDIC 743-2204 • Canton, MN 886-6922 • Harmony, MN

Miller’s Viewlawn Angus 743-8370 • Mabel, MN

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

Good Samaritan Society 765-2700 • Preston, MN

Nethercut-Schieber Attorneys 493-5088 • Mabel, MN POET Biorefining 765-4548 • Preston, MN

Preston Equipment 765-3803 • Preston, MN Scheevel & Sons 765-4756 • Preston, MN SMG Web Design 765-2151 • Preston, MN

Solberg Welding & Ironside Trailer Sales & Service 886-4600 • 886-4602 Harmony, 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

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the Spring Valley Cemetery in Spring Valley, Minn. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service. Kermit Edward Schulz was born January 1, 1917, to Emil and Minnie (Lemke) Schulz on the family farm in Spring Valley Township, Minn. On November 12, 1939, he was united in marriage to Blanche Riehl at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Together they farmed in the Spring Valley area raising beef cows, milk cows, crops, pigs, and chickens to sell the eggs. He continued to farm until his retirement at the age of 75. Even after Kermit retired from farming, you could always find him going out to scrape paint, spray weeds, and even mow the lawn. He owned the family farm up until his passing, with it being in the family since the mid 1800s.

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Kermit had a passion for anything John Deere and enjoyed mowing the lawn at Faith United Methodist Church. One thing that he was very proud of was being able to pay his own way even after moving into the Spring Valley Care Center. He is survived by his children Carolyn (Carroll) Evers of Wykoff, Minn., and Marvin (Patricia) Schulz of Albert Lea, Minn.; three grandchildren: David, Carl, and Kelly; four great-grandchildren: Kelcey, Eric, Brianna, and Derek; great-greatgranddaughter Olivia, brotherin-law Melvin Schmidt of Rosemount, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Blanche, granddaughter Carla, brother Lyle (Marcella), and a sister LaVerne Schmidt. Online condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com.

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Stacy Richardson Stacey Richardson, 59, lifelong resident of Canton, Minn., died Thursday, February 8, 2018. Stacey was born October 16, 1958, in H a r m o n y, Minn., to Gaylon and Lucille (Anderson). Stacy He attended Richardson the MabelCanton Schools. He worked for Kaiser Construction many years and later for others, including the Weis, Knutson, and McGough construction companies. In 1982 he married Carrie Bush. They later divorced. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, watching the Minnesota Vikings, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Stacey is survived by two chil-

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. dren Travis (Terra) Richardson of Eyota and Ashley Wood of Rochester; five grandchildren: Bryanna, Tyler, Ricky, Gabe, and Freya; siblings Kim (Dave) Wangen of Harmony and Scott Richardson and Tami (Doug) Marin, both of Canton; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial services were held 2 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2018 at the Canton–Scotland Presbyterian Church in Canton, with the Rev. Margaret Jumonville officiating. Burial will be in the spring in the Bristol Center Cemetery. Visitation was from noon until the time of the service at the church. Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel assisted with arrangements. Memorials are preferred. Neil Bremseth Neil Bremseth, age 84, of Preston, Minn., passed away

Thursday, February 15, 2018, in Rochester, Minn. Funeral service for Neil Bremseth will be held 11 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2018, at Christ Lutheran C h u r c h in Preston, Minn., with Neil Bremseth Pastor Dan Bredberg officiating. Burial will take place in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Preston, Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at 2 p.m.. Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, February 18, 2018, at Christ Lutheran Church and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Neil Gordon Bremseth was born June 6, 1933, to Russell and Florence (Serfling) Bremseth in See OBITUARIES Page 17 

Notice of AMherst towNship ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

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 13, 2018 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2018) 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 13th day of March 2018 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2018) to elect:

One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Clerk, 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 Clerk, 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

Notice of Bristol towNship ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

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 13th day of March 2018 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2018) 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 13th day of March 2018 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2018) 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 13th day of March 2018 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2018) to elect:

One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Clerk, 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 Clerk, 2 year term. General business will be conducted & begin at 1:30 pm. Polls will open after meeting until 8:00 pm.

Fay Garness • Clerk, Canton Township

Linda Marzolf • Clerk, Carimona Township

One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Clerk, 2 year term.

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Notice of chAtfield towNship ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

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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 13th day of March 2018 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2018) 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 13th day of March 2018 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2018) 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 13th day of March 2018 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2018) to elect:

One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Clerk, 2 year term. General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Business meeting will begin at 8:05 pm.

One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Clerk/Treasurer, 2 year term. General business will be conducted immediately following the closing of the polls with the regular March monthly meeting to follow.

One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Clerk, 2 year term. General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Business meeting will be 4:00 - 4:45 pm.

Luanne Storelee • Clerk, Carrolton Township

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 13th day of March 2018 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2018) 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 13th day of March 2018 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2018) to elect:

One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Clerk, 2 year term. General business will be conducted. Business meeting will begin at 8:15 pm. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. 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.

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 13th day of March 2018 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2018) to elect: One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years. One Clerk, for a term of 2 years.

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

Annual meeting to begin at 4:30 pm. Polls will open at 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

Daniel L. Graskamp • Clerk, Fountain Township

Kathy Whalen • Clerk, Harmony Township

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OBITUARIES

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Canton Township, Minn. Neil was the youngest of six children — four brothers: Marvin, Mervin, LeRoy and Ronald, and one sister, Marion. The family moved to Mabel in 1946 after the death of their father. The family also lived in Canton and Harmony, where Neil graduated in 1951. In 1952, Neil enlisted in the Marine Corps, took boot camp in San Diego, served with the 10th Marines at Camp Lejuene, N. C., before receiving training on the Island of Vieques in the Caribbean. Neil was also in Europe, North Africa, and areas of the Mediterranean. After returning to the United States he was one of a few that were chosen to go to Camp Desert Rock in Nevada, where the Marines were in trenches a mile away from a nuclear test site named the

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“Upshot Knothole,” where they inspected the site and recorded quite a bit of fallout from the radiation. Neil was then deployed to Korea for 16 months, where he served with the 11th Marines until the “Cease Fire.” He was then transferred to the 1st DMZ Police Company attached to the 5th Marines. After his tour in Korea, Neil returned to Camp Lejuene until his honorable discharge January 16, 1955. Neil returned to Harmony, where he married Joyce Alfson on July 11, 1955. They made their home in Preston in 1956, where Neil went to work for Jerry’s Body Shop for 15 ½ years before going to work for Anderson Chevrolet for 12 years, then was the Fillmore County Solid Waste Administrator for another 12 years before retiring. Neil kept very busy at the Preston Serviceman’s Club. He was also very active with hunt-

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ing, fishing, camping, attending school sporting events and of course, playing cards! He was a fan of the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Vikings, but most of all, he loved spending time with his grandkids. Neil served 30 years on the Preston Fire Department and six years as a fire chief. He was a charter member of the Preston Ambulance Service. He was a lifetime member the VFW and Legion Posts in Preston, serving as commander of both. He was also a member of the Honor Guard. Neil was a lifetime member of the Minnesota Fire Association, and lifetime member of the Disabled Veterans of America. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Preston and a board member of Maple Leaf Services in Preston. Neil is survived by his wife of 62 ½ years, Joyce; a daughter, Roxie (Jeff) Knies and a

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son Greg (Kim) Bremseth, all left at www.Hindthudekfuneralof Preston; five grandchildren: homes.com. Marissa and Nolan Bremseth of Preston, Brooke (Dave) Nelson  of St. Paul Park, Minn., Farrah (Oliver) Frost of Savage, Minn., and John (Dody) Knies of Preston; seven great-grandchildren: Dorthea (Shawn) Moore, Jenna and Kylie Shain, Shea Fitzgerald, Charlie Frost, Aydin Rabe, and Raven Knies; a sister-in-law, Sylvia Bremseth of Pocatello, Idaho; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Marvin, Mervin, LeRoy, and Ronald; sister Marion Glenna, sisters-inlaw Teresa Bremseth and Marge Bremseth; and a brother-in-law, Richard Glenna. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Preston Fire Department, Preston VFW/ Legion, or Christ Lutheran Church. Blessed be his memory. Online condolences may be

Notice of holt towNshiP ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

Notice of houstoN 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 13th day of March 2018 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2018) to elect:

Notice is hereby given to the qualified voter(s) of Houston Township, County of Houston, State of Minnesota, that the Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. In case of inclement weather, the metting and election may be postponed until Tuesday, March 20, 2018. One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Clerk, 2 year term. The Election Poll will be open from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The Annual meeting will commence at 8:15 pm to conduct all necessary business as pescribed by law. The Board of Canvass will also meet on March 13, 2018 following the Annual Meeting to certify the offical election results. The Annual Election and Meeting will be held at the Houston Town Hall, 601 E. Cedar Street, Houston Minnesota. Christine K. Rischette • Clerk, Houston Township

One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Clerk, 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

Notice of JordAN towNshiP ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

Notice of MoNey creek towNshiP ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

The citizens of Jordan Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in John Hoffman’s Shop on Tuesday, the 13th day of March 2018 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2018) 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 13, 2018 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 20, 2018. One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Clerk, 2 year term. The Annual Town Meeting will take place at 2:00 p.m.. Polls will be open from 3:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Money Creek Town Hall, 1937 Money Creek Rd., Houston, MN. The Board of Canvass will meet the following day (Wednesday, March 14, 2018) 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 13th day of March 2018 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2018) 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 13th day of March 2018 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2018) 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 13th day of March 2018 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2018) 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 13th day of March 2018 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2018) to elect:

One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Clerk, 2 year term. General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Business meeting will 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 Clerk, 2 year term. General business will be conducted. Business meeting will begin at 8:15 pm. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Walter Laumb • Clerk, Norway Township

One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years. One Clerk for a term of 2 years. General business will be conducted. 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 13th day of March 2018 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2018) 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 13, 2018. (In case of inclement weather the annual meeting and election will be held on March 20, 2018) to elect: One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years

One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Clerk, 2 year term. General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Business meeting will be 4:00 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

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One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Clerk, 2 year term. General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Business meeting will begin 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 13, 2018. In case of inclement weather, the meeting and election may be postponed until the third Tuesday, March 20, 2018. 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 Clerk, 2 year term The annual meeting and election will be held at the Yucatan Town Hall. The board of Canvass will meet on March, 13, 2018, (following the election) to certify the official election results. Deborah Dewey • Clerk, Yucatan Township

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Scenes

A View From The Woods By Loni Kemp ©SallyKeating2011

To those seeking homes in the west Like many of my retired compatriots, I find myself in a the process of decluttering our household. Boxes, shelves, closets and filing cabinets hold the precious stories of our lives, along with reams of useless paper that is better sent off for recycling. I am not one to “just toss it all,” as my husband encourages, but I am game to go through various files and select only the items I imagine wanting to peruse again in my lifetime. One publication turned up recently which I’m not sure I had read before, but now it appears at

just the right time for me to be captivated. It is a beautifully written booklet first published in 1858 by J.W. Bishop and leaders of the newly established town of Chatfield, and reprinted in 1980 by the Chatfield News. The booklet is titled “History of Fillmore County, Minnesota, with an outline of her Resources, Advantages and the Inducement she Offers to those seeking Homes in the West.” These early settlers were in love with the lands and waters

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of Fillmore County, appreciating its beauty and promise, just as we do today 160 years later. Treaties with the indigenous people, often signed with treacherous maneuvers, led the way for the U.S. government to remove the Indians and open this land to white people for settlement. At the end of 1854, the first 14 families arrived and “are believed to have been the only white people in her limits.” Half of their names still prevail in this area today. By 1858, some 11,000 settlers had already arrived in the county, and the writers wanted to encourage many more to come and set up businesses, farms, churches and schools. They had a ready audience out East, as vast numbers of immigrants, poor farmers and factory workers, as well as ambitious young families and business owners were invited to come to a new place where all could “stand on their own feet with their competitors.” These early promoters recognized that their history here was short, and eloquently noted, “Here the child hath gamboled by the book-side; hath wooed and won his dusky mate; hath worn the well-earned honors of a brave; hath raised his aged voice at the council fire, and has been gathered to his fathers.” Nevertheless, how the indigenous Indians were tricked, betrayed, attacked and forced out of this beautiful land was not mentioned. The national myth prevailed, that Indian genocide was inevitable with the march of modern civilization. I’ve often wondered if the new settlers appreciated the beauty of this land as much as we do today. Oh yes, they surely did. Their description of the land and water persuasively extolled the pleasing rolling hills and precipitous rocky cliffs. They were quick to point out that our prairie was “not at all a level tract of country, which extends as far as the eye can reach, a waving sea of grass; where not a tree or hillside breaks the monotony of the landscape. Our prairies, comprising the ever pleasing variety of hill and dale, are sufficiently uneven

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to be readily drained of surface water (...the cause of so much sickness...) They are abundantly supplied with living springs and streams of pure cold water. ... and are generally covered with a scattering growth of burr oaks and poplars, which are sometimes collected in clumps..., bearing a close resemblance to the apple orchards of the eastern States.” The writer describes something that is often puzzling to us, who today enjoy the mature woodlands of Fillmore County. The scattered trees mentioned above were small and stunted by fires, which, until settlers arrived, swept over the great grasslands. Occasional oak savannas were found where denser trees killed out the grass, thus checking the prairie fires. These were suggested to be future woodlots, by plowing some furrows around the plot, and thus protecting them

from fires. They predicted that “as the county was settled with roads and plowed fields, the fires will probably cease altogether,” and that certainly came true. We now have many more wooded acres today than pre-settlement, as the fire pressure disappeared. Timbered river valleys, bounteous fishing, waterpower potential, stone for building, deep sandy loam soils for farming— Fillmore County was a Garden of Eden. Even the climate was firmly documented to be similar to St. Paul, Chicago and central New York, hinting that a wilder kind of winter was feared by newcomers. It is fascinating to look at our own familiar landscapes, and try to understand what it was like both before and after settlement, and what changes are continuing today as our generation lives on the land.

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College News Dean’s List Fall 2017 • Alexandria Technical & Community College: Thomas Mensing, Chatfield • Augsburg College: Morgan Malley, Harmony, Chemistry • Augustana University: Zachary Buchholtz, Spring Valley • Carthage College: Jeremiah Munson, Rushford • Crown College: Courtney Graves, Mabel; Marina Schwanke, Spring Valley • Dickinson State University: Justina Ward, Mabel • Iowa Lakes Community College: Bronson Hahn, Preston • Luther College: Treyten Chiglo, Peterson; Elayna Kiehne, Preston; Cassidy Ruud, Chatfield; Kole Ruud, Chatfield • MSU Mankato: Mackenzie Nelson, Canton, Automotive Engineering Technology; Abby Olson, Chatfield, Biology; Haley Woltz, Chatfield, Nursing; Andrew Coyle, Harmony, Communications Arts & Literature Education; Logan Back, Ostrander, Construction Management; Kelsey Berg, Preston, Special Education: Academic & Behavioral Strategist; Cassidy Breer, Rushford, Family Consumer Science Education; Connor Johanson, Rushford, Art; Julianna

Malone, Rushford, Interdisciplinary Studies; Josiah Nelson, Rushford, Electrical Engineering; Elizabeth Wick, Rushford, Communication Studies; Clara Wieser, Rushford, Elementary Education; Kailey Link, Spring Valley, Elementary Education; Karson Reiland, Rushford, Social Work • MSU Moorhead: Jared Goldsmith, Chatfield, Finance; Emmalee Malone, Rushford, Social Studies; Jesse Nelson, Harmony, Biochemistry and Biotechnology • Minnesota State College Southeast: Loryn Perkins, Chatfield; Damon Zutz, Harmony, Alexander Mengis, Mabel; Clarissa Spande, Mabel; Lisa Chiglo, Peterson; Joseph Culhane, Rushford; Debra Lee, Rushford; Raquela McManimon-Myers, Rushford; Isabelle Pronschinske, Rushford; Sophia Tekautz, Rushford; Bryan Weideman, Rushford; Shelby Capelle, Spring Valley • North Dakota State University: Meagan Cullen, Chatfield, Radiologic Sciences • Ripon College: Hannah Boyum, Peterson/Rushford • College of St. Scholastica: Veronica Arellano, Chatfield • UW-La Crosse: Shelby Bernard, Chatfield, Biology; Hannah Blohm, Chatfield, Spanish; Noah Grant, Chatfield, Social Studies Education; Katie Meeker, Chatfield, Psychology; Destiny Miller, Chatfield,

Monday, February 19, 2018 Psychology; MaKenzie Miller, Exercise and Sport Science: Physical Education; Abigail Lange, Harmony, Undeclared; Carissa Bieberdorf, Rushford, Middle Childhood through Early Adolescense Education; Noah Dahl, Rushford, Athletic Training; Ruth Higbe-Harrah, Whalan, Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Concentration; Madison Larrabee, Wykoff, Marketing • UW-Madison: Magnolia Decker, Lanesboro, School of Human Ecology, High Honors • UW-Platteville: Alexander Paulson, Chatfield, Industrial Engineering; Jacob Souhrada, Ostrander, Civil Engineering; Blake lawston, Rushford, Industrial Technology Management • UW-Stout: Parker Fossum, Chatfield, BS Health Wellness & Fitness; Kalli Kohlmeyer, Chatfield, BS Apparel Design and Development; Makayla Pederson, Chatfield, BS Human Development and Family Studies; Abigail Rudlong, Spring Valley, BS Dietetics; Janessa Erding, Wykoff, Computer Science • Upper Iowa University: Dane Gillespie, Fountain, Communication Studies; Zachary Royston, LeRoy, Industrial Technology; Isaac Freese, Lanesboro, Exercise/Sport Studies; Nathan Skare, Spring Valley, Exercise/Sport Studies • Wartburg College: Cade Pederson, Lanesboro

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College News Graduations Fall 2017 • Eastern Oregon University: Shanda Thurston, Spring Valley, Master of Science in Education • North Dakota State University: Dakota Martin, Wykoff, BS Electrical Engineering • Rochester Community and Technical College: William Gurtner, Chatfield, CERT Welding Technology; Casey Stellmach, Chatfield, AS 2+2 Business Administration; Jeffrey Thompson, Chatfield, AAS and DIP Building Utilities Mechanic; Joel Viss, Chatfield, AS Nursing, Honors; Paige Dohrmann, Fountain, AA Liberal Arts and Sciences; Isabelle Oehlke, Fountain, AA Liberal Arts and Sciences; Cory Strom, Lanesboro, AAS and DIP Building Utilities Mechanic; Cody Bakken, Lime Springs, DIP Building Utilities Mechanic; Jason Grant, Preston, CERT Welding Technology; Jordan O’Connor, Preston, AA Liberal Arts and Science and CERT Health Unit Coordinator; James Engesser, Spring Valley, AAS Building Utilities Mechanic,

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Honors; Elias Bergen, Spring Valley, AA Liberal Arts and Sciences, High Honors; Caitlyn Duxbury, Spring Valley, CERT Health Unit Coordinator; Rebecca Jacobson, Spring Valley, AA Liberal Arts and Sciences; Alexis Kohn, Spring Valley, AA Liberal Arts and Sciences; Courtney Marks, Spring Valley, AS Administrative Assistant, Honors; Nikolaus Schmidt, Spring Valley, AS Administrative Assistant, High Honors; Haley Schwinefus, Spring Valley, AAS Business Management-Marketing Emphasis; Timothy Skaran, Spring Valley, AA Liberal Arts and Sciences, High Honors; Mackinze Tart, Spring Valley, AS Nursing • UW-Platteville: Alexander Paulson, Chatfield, Industrial Engineering; Brandon Breitsprecher, Preston, Civil Engineering • UW-River Falls: Jenna Blumer, Fountain, BS Agriculural Business; Autumn Kappers, Spring Valley, BS Animal Science; Kaytlin Martin, Wykoff, BS Animal Science • UW-Stevens Point: Maureen Puffer, Spring Valley, BS Forestry - Ecosystem and Mangagement, Cum Laude • UW-Stout: Corinne Irish, Chatfield, BS Management

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Fillmore County Police Reports Whalan council reaches out for wireless coverage Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Hamza Camelle, 23, Decorah, Iowa; 11/19/2017, Speeding (66/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Romell Edwin Green, 27, Decorah, Iowa; 12/23/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Jahnan Javier Don Jackson I, 22, Spring Valley, Minn.; 12/9/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Lisa Mary Kruger, 52, Spring Lake Park, Minn.; 11/17/2017, Speeding (66/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Robert Eugene McClary, 73, Cresco, Iowa; 11/8/2017, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operation Vehicle, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Melissa Ann Palmer, 34, Harmony, Minn.; 11/14/2017, 4th Degree DWI, Fine $1,000 (stay $900 until 1/31/2019), Total Fees $215. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one month). Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (1/31/2018): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign all releases of information, Educational assessment/program, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment within 30 days, Follow recommendations of evaluation and Aftercare, No alcohol/controlled substance use with the exception of prescribed medications, No possession of alcohol or drugs with the exception of prescribed medications (defendant can possess alcohol

for work purposes only), Do not enter bars or liquor stores (defendant can work at Bluffton Store), Submit to Chemical Testing, No driver’s license violations, No driving without insurance, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Comply with Ignition Interlock Program - defendant can apply for funding for this program – defendant is Indigent. MN State Patrol - Rochester Kevin Patrick McCullough, 50, Chicago, Ill.; 1/4/2018, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Earl Edward Stanley, 31, Storm Lake, Iowa; 1/19/2018, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set By Commissioner (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Allen Michael Winzenberg, 58, Sumner, Iowa; 1/26/2018, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Preston Police Department Alex Raymond Vaughn Aiken, 25, Chatfield, Minn.; 1/4/2018, Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $25, Total Fees $37. Brandon Wayne Lee, 38, Houston, Minn.; 11/18/2017, Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $25, Total Fees $37. Rebecca June Werner, 38, Spring Valley, Minn.; 11/18/2017, No Parking Where Posted, Fine $20, Total Fees $32. Rushford Police Department Samantha Lynn Peaslee, 22, Rushford, Minn.; 1/28/2018, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290.

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By Barb Jeffers As the City of Whalan continues to search for a possible solution to the inefficient and mostly absent cell phone service in Whalan a new step has now been taken. The city council has made a phone call and sent a letter to Senator Amy Klobuchar asking for assistance. Residents continue to be concerned about the lack of cell phone reception especially as warmer weather draws near bringing larger numbers of area residents and tourists to town for recreational activities and city events. In the case of an emergency on the bike trail or on the river it is critical that people have the ability to call for help. The Whalan City Council met at the Whalan City Hall on Monday, February 12, 2018, for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Council members present included Mayor Marlys Tuftin, Kim Berekvam, Everett Johnson, Wyatt Berekvam and City Clerk Lolly Melander. Council member Owen Lewis was absent. Melander read the minutes from the previous month while the council members each

reviewed a copy of the minutes provided by Melander. With no requested additions or corrections a motion was made by W. Berekvam to accept the minutes as read. With a second by Johnson the motion carried. Melander read the treasurer’s report and bill’s due. No additions or corrections were requested by the council. Motion by Johnson, second by W. Berekvam, to approve the treasurer’s report and bills due. Motion carried. Visitor’s comments City maintenance worker, Lanny Landsverk, noted that the brush pile needs to be burned. Council member Johnson informed Landsverk he had already obtained the burn permit. The date of Wednesday, February 14 was chosen to burn the brush pile. Wes Harding with the Root River Trail Towns Committee attended the council meeting to discuss the pancake breakfast the committee will be hosting on April 15. Funds raised from the pancake breakfast will go toward the new roof on the town hall. Volunteers are need-

ed for this fundraising event. If interested in volunteering contact Harding. Old Business The council discussed the Lanesboro Lodging Tax documentation renewal. City Attorney Terry Chiglo will make the following changes to the contract: • Term of contract: two years • Liaisons for board meetings: Tuftin, K. Berekvam and Melander • Enforcements will be managed by: Lanesboro (file reports with State of Minnesota) • Monitoring of budgets/ funds: semi-annual reporting to city council Motion by W. Berekvam, second by Johnson, to accept the changes listed. Motion carried. New Business To represent the Whalan City Council, Johnson planned to attend Lanesboro Fire Department’s annual meeting at the Lanesboro Community Center following this council meeting. The next regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Whalan City Council will be held on March 12, 2018.

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and having a driver’s peripheral vision blocked isn’t wise — is it illegal and is it enforced? Answer: Minnesota does not have a state law prohibiting loud music inside a vehicle, but the volume could be a violation of a city or county ordinance. It is important for the driver to be alert and aware of everything that is going on around them. Listening to very loud music while driving may block out an emergency vehicle’s siren or another vehicle’s horn, possibly causing a crash or reducing the response time for an emergency vehicle. Emergency vehicles are equipped with lights and sirens in an effort to warn others when responding to an emergency. The ability to hear a siren and see emergency lights will enable the driver to safety pull over and yield for approaching emer-

gency vehicles. Although there is not a law that specifically addresses a hoodie potentially blocking a driver’s vision, there are laws that cover suspended objects from the rearview mirror and cracked or tinted windshields as they are considered vision obstructions. You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and always drive sober. Help us drive Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901-5848. Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us.

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: Last summer at a stoplight, my car was vibrating from the bass boom of the car next to me. I looked over and saw, what I assume was a person driving — but could see only the outline of his pulled up Troy H. hoodie. As we Christianson drove away, I thought there is no way he is going to be able to hear or see an ambulance or fire truck coming into the intersection on an emergency. While we know driving with extremely loud music

Water quality clinic set for February 24 The National Trout Center (NTC) and Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will team up again this year for a well and stream water quality testing clinic. Bring as many water samples as you’d like tested from local wells, springs, ponds, streams and rivers to the NTC in Preston on Saturday, February 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The testing is free and samples will be analyzed within 15 minutes to determine how much nitrate is in your water. Bring your water samples in a clean plastic or glass container. Include the location and date you collected the sample. A minimum of one cup (8 ounces) is needed. Refreshments will be served as well as the chance to taste water from three different local wells. Members of the Friends of the Root River will be on hand to

talk about the river restoration. Water experts from SWCD will have the most up-to-date information about nitrates and how to protect water resources in Driftless area. The newly formed Minnesota Well Owners Organization will also be there. And finally, local anglers and members of the NTC board will be providing the latest updates on

winter trout fishing. The National Trout Center is a nonprofit that seeks to conserve our natural and cultural heritage of trout and their cold-water environments by engaging the public through education, practice and awareness. For more information on the Water Quality Clinic, visit nationaltroutcenter.org.

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Charter Commission recommends adding city manager position By Karen Reisner Curt Sorenson, Charter Commission chair, reported at the February 12 meeting of the Chatfield City Council that the commission has discussed at length what sort of government structure to recommend for the city. Councilor Pam Bluhm was absent. According to Sorenson, city hall doesn’t operate exactly in the way the current Charter describes. He added this is not a bad thing. The commission, an advisory group, unanimously recommended the city council adopt an ordinance to amend the Charter, adding a city manager to the city’s organizational structure. This would provide Chatfield with a councilmanager form of government. It would separate the city’s legislative and administrative functions. With this structure the city council’s focus will be on “regulating the budget and tax levy authority, setting the goals and the direction of the city, and developing legislation and policy.” The city manager would be in charge of day to day operations/ administrative functions including authority to enforce ordinances, implement policy, and to hire or remove city staff.

Councilor Mike Urban was concerned about the amount of power given to one individual and the possible expense in the event a manager does not work out. That individual’s contract may have to be bought out. Sorenson acknowledged if a manager was not working out, there may be a contractual obligation to buy out the contract. City Clerk Joel Young noted the responsibility difference between a city administrator and a manager is the hiring and firing of personnel. He suggested there should be a contract with either position. Councilor Paul Novotny said we are already operating as if we had a city administrator. The question is does the council want to be involved in the hiring and firing? The council would be responsible for the appointment and the removal of a city manager. Sorenson noted there has been a difference between the way the city actually operates and the City Charter for many years. A resolution was adopted scheduling a public hearing to be held on March 12 to hear public comment on this proposal. After the public hearing, the council

will vote on the question and the vote must be unanimous to have an ordinance drafted that would amend the City Charter to have the position of city manager developed and installed. Young suggested the process could be complete by August. If the recommendation of the Charter Commission is turned down, the commission will reconvene. Plans and specifications for swimming pool project Councilor Josh Broadwater said there still are too many questions to be answered before committing a lot of money to develop plans and specifications. This is money we can’t get back. He added we should move forward with the project, but just not tonight. The pool project and timeline had been discussed at length before the council meeting at a Committee of the Whole meeting. Councilor John McBroom maintained the voters had approved up to a $4.4 million price tag. He continued insisting the cost is just going to go up if we delay and I also don’t want to spend more on the old pool. Councilor Mike Urban said he had questions about how much of

the cost could be paid for through fund raising. Mayor Russ Smith said until the plans and specifications are drawn up, we really don’t know what the final price will be. I know we don’t get engineering fees back. Novotny maintained if we wait it will cost more, adding I am willing to find out what the cost will be. Smith said we should take advantage of lower interest rates before they go up. A motion to authorize Burbach Aquatics Phase II/III for development of plans and specifications was approved with a three to two vote. Urban and Broadwater voted no. Other business in brief • An agricultural lease agreement with Schoenfelder Farms was approved with an annual payment of $175 per acre or $7,000 for the year. • The purchase of an air compressor at the lower bid from Fire Safety USA at a cost of $19,919.46 was approved. Fire Chief Ryan Priebe also requested the purchase of a refurbished tanker from WIT Boyz, Inc. He explained the old tanker (1998) was due to be replaced and

Harmony City Council, EDA, and Fillmore Central School Board attend their annual joint meeting By Hannah Wingert The Harmony City Council met with the Fillmore Central School Board and the Harmony EDA for their annual joint meeting on February 13 at 6:30 p.m. Each organization gave an update on their progress over the last year and discussed ways to work together. The school is interested in doing a land swap with the city which would allow them to put a new football field in where the baseball diamond currently sits. They would also like to move the location for the baseball diamond to the field behind the community center, which would include building an additional parking lot near the library entrance. The city

council was in favor of the plan. “It would be good to continue to collaborate on that and move that along.” Mayor Steve Donney said. Roxanne Johnson from the Harmony Area Community Foundation noted that the foundation is celebrating its fifth year and has raised over $125,000 during that time. “Every dollar raised goes back into the community,” she added. The EDA is planning to renew its housing rebate program this year to continue to encourage the growth of Harmony. The program was recently featured on CNBC. Mayor Donney thanked everyone for attending the joint

meeting before adjourning it and opening up the regular Harmony City Council meeting. Joe Hahn was present at the meeting to discuss the possibility of extending city utility services to his homes on 5th Ave SE, a gravel road. He was able to obtain a quote for the project which is estimated to be around $27,000. The cost for the addition of the utilities plus curb and gutter would come to around $60,000. Hahn is willing to pay for the utilities, but not the curb and gutter. Currently, the road is a private drive although City Administrator Jerome Illg noted that it should not be listed that way as there are several residences on it. “If we’re going to have city

utilities through that, it needs to be plotted and needs to be a city street.” council member Kyle Morem stated. Another resident on that road, Dan Dornink agreed that eventually, the street should be turned over to the city. Mayor Donney said that he would be okay with putting in the utility services now and assessing for curb and gutter later. Morem asked if the council could put a time limit of three to five years on how long before the street is paved to ensure that it would happen. The rest of the council agreed with that suggestion, and it was decided that Hahn could move ahead with connecting to the city utilities as long as he and Dornink agreed

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a new one could cost $200,000. A decision was made by the truck committee to purchase a used crew cab chassis (already a fire truck). The poly tank on the current tanker will be removed and installed on the purchased chassis. The total cost is expected to be about one quarter of a new tanker. The agreement with WIT Boyz to purchase the used chassis and have the tank installed was approved. • The first consideration of Ordinance 429, Renaming a street was approved. This involves the renaming of Industrial Drive to Enterprise Drive. • Approval was given to change the liquor ordinance to allow onsale activity (hours) to be the same on all days of the week, including Sunday, as recommended by the Public Services committee. • A Street Sweeping policy was approved. Brian Burkholder said it basically follows what we have done in the past. • Olmsted County open book Board of Appeal and Equalization will be on April 11 from 9-10 a.m. at the Olmsted County Government Center, conference room two. This is for property owners that want to contest the valuation of their home. • Angie Grant was appointed to Library Board of Trustees for a term ending January 31, 2021. to curb and gutter assessments at a later date. Both homeowners agreed with the plan. The library has raised enough money to redo the patio and would like to move ahead with the project. The council asked that the plans would be presented to them first for approval before any work begins. The Arts Board will be working with the JEM Theatre to host a movie camp for kids this summer where kids will learn to shoot and edit their own movies. The event will include a premiere night with a red carpet. The Chamber of Commerce is in the process of creating a special edition Harmonoply board game that will be sold later this year to raise money for the chamber. The next Harmony city council meeting will be held on March 13 at 7 p.m.

Harmony to hold World Day of Spring Valley seeks bids for street project Prayer service March 2 on March 7. The city will most to Chad, and he said that all the By Rich Wicks World Day of Prayer service will be held on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, Minn. The service will begin at 11 a.m. in

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The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session February 12. All members were present (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). No visitors had signed up to address the council. The council approved Resolution 2018-10, Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids. The resolution states that the consulting firm of Bolton & Menk has prepared plans for the 2018 Washington and High Street improvement project, and bids will be accepted until 10 a.m.

likely award the project contract to a chosen bidder in early April. Regarding consideration of Resolution 2018-09, Declaring City’s Intent to Request Certification for Future TIF, Zimmer stated that, “This is just in anticipation, or to allow us to,… If we adopt this resolution and we have any expenses on those lots, where the fire was, this will allow us to do an interfund loan to eventually collect on those… So this would allow us to do that, IF needed.” The council approved the resolution as proposed. Mayor Struzyk said, “I talked

(large) equipment is in really good shape” with the exception of two old dump trucks. Struzyk said the suggestion is to sell the two dump trucks and look to buy one better used dump truck that can replace both. Struzyk said Chad indicated the rest of the city’s large equipment is expected to last for many years to come. Zimmer reminded the council that, “The REV kickoff is going to be on Thursday, March 1, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the ambulance building.” The next regular meeting of the council will be Monday, February 26 at 6 p.m. The public is welcome.

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County moves forward with office building remodel By Karen Reisner At the February 13 meeting of the county board, plans for a remodel of the Fillmore County office building were approved. County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman explained a remodel has been a topic of discussion for almost two years. A plan to have one front desk for both social services and public health has been put off because of the significant cost. Jessica Erickson, director of nursing, applied for a WIC (women, infants, and children) grant. The proposed remodel would move WIC up front so clients could go directly in. She said it has been a safety concern the way it is now. Public health was awarded $33,000 (WIC grant) to be used toward improvements. The project must be completed using the grant by September 30. Two bids had been submitted,

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Left to right, Peterson Mayor Tim Hallum and Councilors Loren Rue and Lisa Price at the February 14 council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner By Kirsten Zoellner For a small town, sometimes no news is good news. The brief Wednesday, February 14 Peterson Council meeting saw no items of official action. However, the city is waiting on a number of big items which should make March and April meetings interesting. Mayor Tim Hallum led the agenda review with Councilors Loren Rue and Lisa Price in attendance, as was City Clerk Christopher Grindland. Councilors Gail Boyum and David Colbenson were absent. First up, the city is still awaiting some information for a proposed project on Park Street. In 2016, the city undertook a massive county-led project to upgrade County 25/Main Street. At the time, it was noted that several city streets, and some areas of infrastructure, are in dire need of attention. On Park Street, there are suspected, and some confirmed, issues with the water main. Hallum noted that there’s been a resident complaint from one Park Street property owner

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two feet by one foot. She asked if the council could give her permission to put the sign back up. After discussion, Mayor Williams suggested McClimon might be able to get a CUP (Conditional Use Permit) and should consider bringing her request to the next Zoning meeting on February 22. Linda Jacobsen asked if the city could adjust her brother’s water/sewer bill, since he’d recently had a water leak on his property. The council agreed to adjust it according to previous precedent, by adjusting the sewer portion of the billing. Lyman Hare addressed the council to say that he feels the city crew has been doing a great job keeping snow cleared off the city streets. Rick Whitney gave an update on operations at the wastewater treatment plant, saying it is still in compliance. Council members and Whitney discussed the drying bins, and plans to distribute the material that is removed. Whitney said he has a farmer lined up to

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accept all of the material, once the weather warms up enough that it can be tilled into the fields. Richard Gleason updated the council on the community’s usage of the “gym walking” and open gym options. He said, “As far as the gym walking in the mornings…we’ve had great turnout.” He said open gym usage has been good as well, and he hopes that if usage continues to be strong, the supervisor positions might become paid positions next winter. Wade Baker said the fire department currently has three position openings. Mayor Williams shared that the city is seeking a volunteer to help with shredding unneeded documents. After a citizen asked about confidentiality concerns, it was stated that no confidential documents would be handled by volunteers. The council scheduled a “workshop” meeting on February 21 to continue working on the city’s plans for adopting the Minnesota Handbook. Rocky Vreeman pointed out that since Wykoff’s population is under 500, Wykoff could probably adopt a shorter and simpler

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“Livable City Code” instead of the code required for larger cities. The council voted to accept the applications of Amanda Goodman and Randy Mensink to fill two openings on the Zoning Board. Vreeman was the only dissenting vote. After discussion, the council approved Resolution 2018-2, A Resolution to Recommit Fund Balance. This resolution states in part, that it will recommit certain funds from a number of departments (Clerk & Office, Community Hall, Municipal Building, Street Equipment, Storm Sewer, Park & Boulevard, Athletic, Music, Economic Development, and Emergency Defend) which had been previously committed for various uses in previous years, to the 2018 Street project. Vreeman was the sole dissenting vote. The council voted to approve staff (Becky Schmidt and Luann Hare) to attend the upcoming LCUA training. A special meeting will be held February 21 to consider adoption of the Minnesota Handbook. The council’s next regular meeting will be Monday, March 12 at 7 p.m.

Bluff Country Minnesota Multi-County HRA working with Minnesota Housing to provide affordable first-time homebuyer loans More than $60 million in resources available in 2018 Minnesota Housing announced over $60 million is available to provide affordable mortgages to first-time homebuyers through a collaboration with Minnesota cities and counties, including $679,655 for the Bluff Country Minnesota Multi-County HRA which serves Fillmore and Houston counties. Homebuyers can take advantage of these resources through the Minnesota Housing Start Up loan program, which offers fixed interest rates and downpayment and closing cost loans up to $12,000 for eligible firsttime homebuyers. Buyers can purchase homes in Fillmore or Houston counties that cost up to $253,800 (greater Minne-

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Rushford amends zoning map for development Search for Miss Pre-Teen noted by Zacher. Fillmore County announced In an 11-month period, begin-

ning February of 2017, the city pumped 46,275,000 gallons of water through its system. Of this, 26,749,862 gallons were residential, 12,161,102 gallons were commercial, and 2,090,145 gallons were unmetered for other uses. Due to leaks and other issues, 4,517,261 gallons were unaccounted for. This is a reduction to City of Rushford Councilors Terri Benson, center, and Sally Ry- 9.76% of total water usage, which man, right, consider changes to the city zoning map at the Febru- has been an average of 12.42% ary 12 meeting. Also pictured is City Clerk Kathy Zacher, left. from 2003-2016 and an average of Photo by Kirsten Zoellner 40.51% from 1993-2002. A 15% figure is considered a reasonably By Kirsten Zoellner of open space by creating a pri- expected number. At the February 12 meeting, vate access road and drainage area. The city has undertaken a masthe Rushford City Council unan- “This is intended to promote active sive number of utility improveimously approved a recommen- management of the private road,” ments since the 2007 flood, which has aided in eliminating and dation from the Rushford Plan- continued the letter. ning Commission and the Zon- City Clerk Kathy Zacher pro- tracking down unaccounted water ing Board of Appeals that will vided a summary and indicated usage and attending to problems make way for a residential Planned Sexhauer intends to construct the more efficiently. Mayor Chris HalUnit Development. Referred to as six duplex units consecutively. A lum expressed some frustration at “Himlie Manor,” the six-duplex homeowner’s association will be certain instances of unaccounted development will be constructed formed for duplex owners to assure usage. Zacher only recently was in the southeast end of the Himlie the access road, which does not able to attribute 550,000 galBusiness Park should it meet all qualify as a city street, and the lons to an AcenTek boring projfinal city approval. open space at the end of the units ect. Similar projects sometimes Landowner Mike Sexhauer sub- is maintained. City zoning regula- are unaccounted for. According to Zacher, contractors are told to mitted his proposal to the city for tions will apply to the units. review and the plot was altered A final plat will still need to track and pay for the unmetered from an R3 zoning designation be drafted and approved by all water usage. “Unless you track to allow for the units. The area parties. “Questions and concerns them down, they sometimes forget was previously established as a can be addressed before the final to do it.” Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plat,” noted Zacher. This is not the “Sometimes asking for permisDistrict. The change was recom- first PUD for the city. Sexhauer sion, or forgiveness, is low,” added mended following a joint meeting constructed a similar development Hallum. of the planning commission and south of Himlie Business Park off The council also considered zoning board where issues related of Olson Drive and another devel- continuation of the downtown to the development were addressed opment is located near the city flower basket project for 2018. In 2017, the council reduced the in relation to Chapter 14 of the water tower. Zoning Ordinances. “There are still a lot of final steps number of baskets to 110 in order Reasons for needing the zoning before they get their final plat; a lot to focus on just the major downalteration included lack of mini- of hoops to jump through,” said town throroughfares from the Rush Creek Bridge to the Root mum common open space, inabil- Zacher. ity to meet maximum floor area In other news, the council River Bridge, and extending parratio, and other minor engineering reviewed the annual water report tially up Stevens Avenue and Elm considerations previously noted. which is due in conjunction with Street. Some issues of accessibility “It is assumed the developer will an annual Department of Natural for daily watering vehicles has also make these revisions prior to final Resources Water Permit Report. reduced the number. plan review,” stated a letter from The water report details the num- Roger Colbenson, who provides City Enginner Bolton & Menk. ber of gallons pumped, sold, the baskets to the city quoted the Sexhauer plans to address the lack accounted and unaccounted for, as same price as in 2017 at $34 per basket. It was suggested the Lions Club, who provides maintenance of the baskets, conduct a simple inventory of locations to determine a more accurate number needed. This will help determine remaining accessibility issues as well as eliminate locations, if needed, where trees were planted last year. A motion to approve “up to” 110 baskets was approved unanimously by the council. Fourteen ash trees on Magelssen Bluff were recently removed due to the emerald ash borer infestation. Public Works has been working to remove recommended trees within the city and many more remain, included four large trees on Money Creek Street and eight on Green Street. For the most part, Public Works can do the work, but the city will be taking quotes for the trees on Money Creek Street. The community is encouraged to donate a new tree within the city. A form is available on the city website or at city hall. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, February 26, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

Young girls between the ages of 10 to 12 years: applications are being accepted for the title of 2018 Miss Pre-Teen Fillmore County. Miss Pre-Teen Fillmore County will represent her county at the Miss Pre-Teen Minnesota pageant, which will be held April 28, 2018, at the Wellstone Center in St. Paul, Minn. The young lady chosen as Miss Pre-Teen Fillmore County will become an ambassador from the Fillmore County area and will receive an official title and sash.She will also receive a prize package and chance to represent Minnesota at the Miss Pre-Teen International pageant held in Charleston, W. Va., in July. The American Heart Association’s Go for Red for Women is the official Charity of the Miss Pre-Teen Minnesota Pageant. Pre-Teens will compete in

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Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation awards $124,338 in grants Nine organizations receive Early Childhood Grants OWATONNA, MN, February 2, 2018 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) recently approved nine grants totaling $124,338 to support asset-based collaborative approaches to meeting the needs of children birth to age five and their families. The 2018 Early Childhood Grant award recipients are: â&#x20AC;˘ $20,000 to A Chance to Grow to embed the S.M.A.R.T. (Stimulating Maturity through Accelerated Readiness Training) Pre-K learning readiness strategy into the culture of preschools and school districts in southern Minnesota so that the strategy is a regular part of planning and operations. â&#x20AC;˘ $5,000 to Boys & Girls

Club of Rochester to support a reading readiness program for disadvantaged five-year-olds. â&#x20AC;˘ $20,000 to Dover Eyota Public Schools to make a transition to a sustainable and iterative approach to Pre-K through Grade 3 literacy curriculum. â&#x20AC;˘ $20,000 to Exchange Center for Family Unity (based in Owatonna) to meet the increasing need for an in-home parenting service which teaches valuable parenting skills, specifically for families with children ages 0-5. â&#x20AC;˘ $12,000 to Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Community Education to develop a comprehensive plan for teachers, parents and child care providers with a focus on Pre-K to Grade 3 alignment.

â&#x20AC;˘ $8,838 to Lanesboro Public Schools to implement a common curriculum as well as instructional techniques for social-emotional learning across birth to kindergarten programming. â&#x20AC;˘ $10,000 to New Prague Area Early Childhood Initiative to promote positive development in children ages 3-5 by creating social-emotional book bags for area preschool teachers and child care providers. â&#x20AC;˘ $10,000 to Watonwan County Human Services to connect Guatemalan families in Butterfield to resources and educational opportunities to support successful parenting. â&#x20AC;˘ $18,500 to Wellcome Manor Family Services to strengthen

the social-emotional and behavior skills in young children while teaching parents how to support children in building these skills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These organizations are doing the critical work of preparing young children for school, supporting the development of social-emotional skills, and educating parents, caregivers and teachers in the region,â&#x20AC;? said SMIF President and CEO Tim Penny. â&#x20AC;&#x153;SMIFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Early Childhood Grants support the Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus area of investing in the children and families of our 20-county region in southern Minnesota.â&#x20AC;? Projects are expected to be completed within 12 months of the project start date. The next round for Early Childhood Grants opens in fall 2018. For

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Fillmore Central High School chapter of the National Honor Society adds new students Fillmore Central High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chapter of the National Honor Society would like to announce the selection of the following students for membership to our local Chapter. Seniors: Kathryn Kinneberg, Cailey Rindels and Coltin Wingert. Juniors: Katrina Bergey, Emily

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•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* •AA Closed Meeting, 12pm, Preston United Methodist Church, 212 St. Anthony St. N., lower level.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library* •Rushford AA Closed meeting, 7pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*

WEDS., FEBRUARY 21 •Spring Valley Food Shelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.*

THURS., FEBRUARY 22 •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731. •Senior Coffee and Dessert, 9am, Clara House, Harmony.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info, (507) 288-6944.*

Share your thoughts at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* •Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.* •Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, use side door on Newburg.*

FRI., FEBRUARY 23 •The Odd Couple, 7pm, St. Mane Theatre, Lanesboro. •Chatfield NA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*

SAT., FEBRUARY 24 •Spring Valley Food Shelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson.* •Mabel Public Library Story Hour, 9:30-10:30am. Preschool-elementary. 110 E. Newburg.*

•The Odd Couple, 7pm, St. Mane Theatre, Lanesboro. •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507) 765-2518.*

SUN., FEBRUARY 25 •The Odd Couple, 2pm, St. Mane Theatre, Lanesboro. •Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*

MON., FEBRUARY 26 •Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/fire Hall. For info, call (507) 288-6944.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Preston.* •AA Crossroads Journey Group meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*

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REAL ESTATE

CUSTOM BUILT IN UPSCALE NEIGHBORHOOD

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

TIM DANIELSON

ELCOR Realty Co.

#4073199

• Commercial building great visibility in downtown Chatfield NEW with LISTING • 4,706 sq. ft. ideal for retail/office space • Large display window • Renovated handicap bathroom • New commercial grade carpet • Tons of storage in full basement with concrete floor • Second level offers 2-1 bedroom remodeled apartments

homes@timdanielson.com

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

$129,900

CUTE & COZY

98 CEDAR ST, FOUNTAIN

#4084059

• 1 Bedroom • Garage • 2 Lots on the corner • Everything updated in 1992 • Affordable • Updated windows, roof & garage door • Gas $29 • Electric $105 • Water/Sewer $53 • Garbage $19 • Move-in condition • Start here

FARM LAND

CHATFIELD – JORDAN TOWNSHIP! 154 Acres of bare land, (100 acres tillable, 40 acres pasture with spring, 14 acres woods/non-tillable). $885,000

SOLD SOLD

800 VIKING AVE S, LANESBORO

• 4 Bedroom • 4 Bath • 2 Car garage • 3,442 For more CHATFIELD – NEW - 5 acres tucked in the information on valley with 429 feet of Root River frontage these listings and others visit .…

$399,900 2157 MARGARET ST NE, CHATFIELD #4083455

100 GOLD ST N, WYKOFF

29220 KARST ROAD, CHATFIELD

#4084751

• 4 Bedrooms (3 main level) • 2 Baths • 1980 • Attached garage • 2,442 sq. ft. • Sunroom • Fireplace • Finished lower level • Good well • 2,452 sq. ft. Outbuilding with shop & storage

$149,900

#4084344

• 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

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. New Price - $399,900

453 AVE C NE, CHATFIELD SO• 2 BathLD• 2 Car garage • Main • 3 Bedroom 19924 COUNTY 118, SPRING VALLEY • 3 Bedrooms S•OMainLfloorDliving • 2,973 sq. ft.

$219,900

82 ACRES ON THE ROOT RIVER

RENTAL OPTION

SOLD 824 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD LD• Main floor living • 4 Bedrooms SO• 2 Baths

WYKOFF/CHATFIELD – JUST LISTED 60 ACRE TREE FARM – Amazing hunting/

301 FILLMORE ST W, PRESTON

NEW PRICE

$625,000 12716 COUNTY RD 138 SE, CHATFIELD #4082543

• 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

1919 CRAFTSMAN CHARMER

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY!

$79,900

NEW PRICE

2.51 ACRES

• 4 Bedrooms • 5 Baths • 1998 • Walkout • 5,751 sq. ft. • Hardwood floors • All new carpet • Double staircase • Paneled doors • 2 Story great room w/gas fireplace • Master suite w/vaulted ceilings • Jacuzzi & new shower • Private/Wooded cul-de-sac location • Close to School

REAL ESTATE

AFFORDABLE ACREAGE!

2.51 ACRES

209 MAIN ST SOUTH, CHATFIELD

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$78,900

#4083331

• 2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Stucco exterior • Built-ins • Hardwood floors • 9’ Ceilings • Leaded windows • Enclosed porch • Patio • Storage shed • Appliances • Main floor laundry • Full basement • 2,055 sq. ft. • Add your cosmetic touches • Downtown location

632 FILLMORE ST E, PRESTON

www.timdanielson.com

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. #4076539 $49,900 LANESBORO – CARROLTON TOWNSHIP – Wooded 5 acre building site with an amazing view. Additional land available. $109,900 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

SOLD

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#4084322

• 3 Bedroom • 2 Car Garage • 0.43 Acres • Open layout • Main floor laundry • Metal roof • Updated kitchen • Hardwood floors • Patio • Crown molding • Vinyl Siding • Replacement windows • Close to Root River Bike Trail and bus stop

LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE

WYKOFF/CHATFIELD – Approved 7 acre building site with awesome view, well, electric, driveway, woods, 2,240 sq. ft. outbuilding, just off the blacktop. Close to bike trail and Root River. #4085478 $99,900 CHATFIELD - Level lot (0.16 acre) ready to be built on located in an established neighborhood along a dead end street across from City Park. #4084421 $19,900 $17,900 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. #4077950 $89,900

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CELL: 507.254.6703

Direct: 507.206.5511 eFax: 855.816.2164 LSteinbrink@WintrustMortgage.com www.WintrustMortgage.com

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

www.ﬁllmorecountyjournal.com Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI

933 GRAND ST SE CHATFIELD

New Ofﬁce

$106,500

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344 MAIN ST N #3 CHATFIELD

BUILDING SITE 814 CRESTWOOD COURT SPRING VALLEY • $23,000

408 S BROADWAY SPRING VALLEY • $49,900

Affordable home - own for less If you are looking for affordable housing than what rent payments would with no work or updates...this is it. Totally remodeled home with new 200 amp be. Great property with potential for electrical, updated windows, laminate improvements or great investment and wood flooring, perm. siding, new property. Newer furnace, some sheet rock, paint & molding throughout updated windows and partially fenced with full basement. All located in quiet yard. 4 bedrooms 2 baths, hardwood floors, formal dining area, eat in community of Greenleafton on hard surface road. Additional lot available - kitchen and mud room area coming in the back side door. Property call me for information on the extra lot. City sewer and water! priced in its “As Is” condition.

Cell 507-259-5454 Website: www.toddhadoff.com E-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com $92,900

If you are looking to sell your property, please give me a call and put my 20+ years experience to work for you! Or...if you are looking to purchase, let me help you ﬁnd your perfect home or acreage!

22051 COUNTY 20 PRESTON • $65,000

720 N BROADWAY SPRING VALLEY • $136,000

Todd Hadoff

Programs, rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change at any time. All approvals are subject to underwriting guidelines. Wintrust Mortgage is a division of Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A., a Wintrust Community Bank, NMLS# 449042 © 2017 Wintrust Mortgage.

(507) 346-2060 Cell: (507) 951-2071 Toll-Free: (888) 835-8141

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

Great Business Opportunity as owner is retiring! Currently operating as a greenhouse and floral business which has been owner operated by 2 different families since 1954. Long term established business. Inventory will be sold separately as it changes on a daily basis. Excellent location on busy Highway 16 & 63. For more information or to schedule a time to preview the business give me a call!

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$199,000

Excellent location on great cul-desac street in newer subdivision. Call me about Spring Valley housing tax incentives for new construction!

Call Brenda today! 507-951-2081 PENDING

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

$145,000

202 RIDGEVIEW LANE

806 AUBURN AVE S

LANESBORO

SOLD!

LANESBORO

BUILDING LOT FOR SALE

385 HILLSIDE ST. SE

$40,500 Condo • 2 bedrooms • 2 baths • Open living, Dining and CHATFIELD 4 bedroom • Steel siding • 2+ garage • Large yard • Open Kitchen • Large master with 2 w/in closets • Attached Spectacular views • Large ranch • Master suite w/jetted tub • Walk-in 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Master bath • Ranch home • 2+ attached garage • Remodeled & updated throughout • Large lot • Storage shed Large corner lot • Close to elementary • Close to golf kitchen and dining • Living room • Ideal for permanent home garage closet • Main ﬂoor laundry • Formal living room and dining room • course • Open to builders • City Utilities or rental • Quick possession available Remodeled kitchen • 4 bath • Lower level is currently set up as a

REDUCED!

$87,900

SOLD!

529 1ST ST

FOUNTAIN

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

MOVING?

LIST YOUR PROPERTY WITH TODD!

$35,000

101 CEDAR ST FOUNTAIN

Handy-man special • Large 2-story home • Large lot • Gutted to studs on upper level • Do the work and ﬁnish your way $135,000

ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE

mother-in-law apartment • Completely remodeled and updated • 1/2 acre lot • Wildlife • Large deck

25697 COUNTY 25 S. PETERSON

$250,000

23985 COUNTY 117

PRESTON

$59,900

FORESTVILLE STATE PARK

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

SOLD!

$630,000

27583 DEEP RIVER ROAD

LANESBORO 15 acres • Woods • 3 bedrooms • 2+ heated garage • Remodeled bath • New window • LP/Wood combo heat • Central air • 896 sq ft pole shed 140-acre farm • Approximately 63 acres tillable • Approximately • Storage shed • Newer septic • Many updates 8.25 acre hobby farm • Blacktop roads • 5 acres tillable • Remodeled 20 acres pasture ground • Building site with outbuildings kitchen • New appliances • Remodeled bath • Large heated shop • Pole • Woods • 1920 sq.ft. pole shed • Old barn • Ideal spot to shed build on

SOLD!

Serving SE Minnesota

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

Commercial Opportunities $135,000

Spud Boy Diner

105 PARKWAY AVE LANESBORO

Owner is retiring • Unique diner (1927 Goodell Diner Car) • High trafﬁc area • Scenic Lanesboro • Located on Main St • Close to state trail • Property runs down to Root River • Room for outside seating • Turn key operation

Kelsey Bergey

Select Properties

www.SEMNrealestate.com

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

Realtor, GRI Cell: (507) 251- 0281 remax@harmonytel.net MN Licensed

EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED

HEATED SHOP

430 Main St, Ostrander

EASY MOVE

SIMPLE TO KEEP

GREAT POTENTIAL

SLICE OF PARADISE TBD Cedar Rd, Peterson

366 Main St N, Chatﬁeld

308 Main St W. Preston

230 Prospect St, Peterson

Open ﬂoor plan • Breakfast bar • Vaulted master • Pets allowed • Reasonable association fees

Updated kitchen • New carpets • Heated garage • Trail & river out your back door

Open living space • Main ﬂoor bed & bath • Storage shed • Easy access to Root River Trail

CED! REDU

Opportunity is knocking • Character & charm • Bring your toys • Room for hobbies • Nice yard • $89,900

You ask...We answer.

I work from home and highspeed internet is a must. Will this limit the area home selections for us?

In-town living will more than likely offer you viable internet options, contact a local service provider to inquire regarding your service and security requirements. You may find a limit in some rural areas depending on their service capabilities. We do know of many clients who work from home.

Roxanne & Kelsey

SOLD

34869 Fawn Lanesboro LD ODr,

S S 708 Calhoun, D SOLLanesboro 105 N Oak St, L SO DCanton 709 Park St,L Chester, D IA SO

1017 Washington OLStDNW, Preston

DINGPreston 405 Hillside PENDrive, Members of SEMN Association of Realtors, Rochester

Easy access • Wooded • Camp, hike, hunt or build 2 parcels available: 19.65 acres or 13.26 acres

COMMERICAL OPPORTUNITIES STEP INTO A SUCCESSFUL OPERATION

Well-established and professional run restaurant located in the heart of Harmony. Lunch & supper menu plus drive-through coffee. $160,000

HISTORIC B & B

Enjoy guests from around the world while hosting private parties to corporate events. Exceptional experiences at this outstanding B&B.

COMMERICIAL LOCATION OFFERING

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

COMMERCIAL/RETAIL SPACE

Renovated and ready to move in to. 2,976 sq ft of space to host your business. Green space in back. On and off street parking available.

ICE CREAM SHOP & MORE

Well run seasonal business in Lanesboro, MN.

Call Roxanne & Kelsey ...because every move matters!

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PUBLIC NOTICES

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURt THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: OTHER CIVIL (REFORMATION OF INSTRUMENT/ QUIET TITLE) Court File No. 23-CV-18-96 Leonard A. Plaehn and Beverly J. Plaehn, as Trustees of the Plaehn Family Trust dated October 4, 1994, Cassandra N. Haddad, and Theodore Haddad, Plaintiffs, v. Richard P. Sheldon, Barbara J. Sheldon, Lawrence E. Maus, Richard G. Krom, Sharon R. Krom, Myron R. Larsen, Orpa R. Larsen, Gerald L. Larsen, Jeanne Larsen, Steven R. Larsen, Pamela Larsen, Joel M. Larsen, Marjorie Larsen, Kevin R. Stearns, Shirley L. Gangstad, also known as Shirley R. Gangstad, Amanda Connelly, RK & T Construction Inc., James Arthur McCabe, Pamela Joy McCabe, Rick J. Warren, Julee P. Warren, Carllie A. Marzolf, as Trusstee of the Carllie A. Marzolf Trust dated September 4, 1999, as the same may be amended from time to time; Winona and Southwestern Railway Company, Southwestern Railway Company, Wisconsin Minnesota and Pacific Railroad Company, Chicago Great Western Railway Company, and Chicago and North Western Transportation Company; also, all other persons or entities unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien, in the real estate described in the complaint herein, including the heirs at law, and legatees and devisees of any of the foregoing defendants who are deceased or dissolved, Defendants. SUMMONS THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The original Plaintiff’s Complaint is on file at the office of the Court Administrator of the above named Court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at the following address: Law Office of Shawn Vogt Sween LLC Shawn Vogt Sween, Attorney at Law 104 Main Street Grand Meadow, MN 55936 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Fillmore County, State of Minnesota, legally described on the attached Exhibit A. The object of this action is to determine that the defendants have no right, title, estate, interest, or lien in or on the above described real estate. 8. 557.03 NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 557.03 you are hereby served with notice that no personal claim is made against you and that any defendant upon whom this notice

is served who unreasonably defends this action shall pay full costs to the plaintiff. Dated: February 12, 2018 /s/Shawn Vogt Sween LAW OFFICE OF SHAWN VOGT SWEEN, LLC Shawn Vogt Sween MN# 0387368 104 Main St S Grand Meadow, MN 55936 Telephone: 507-754-4555 Facsimile: 507-754-4554 e-mail: shawn@svslawoffice.com EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION Parcel I: Lot 5 in Block 1 of Westfield First Subdivision to the City of Spring Valley, excepting therefrom the following described tract of land: That part of the abandoned railroad property of the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company in that part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 103 North, Range 13 West, and that part of Lot 5, Block 1, of Westfield First Subdivision to the City of Spring Valley, all in Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast Corner of said Lot 5; thence North 65 degrees 48 minutes 54 seconds West (assumed bearing) along the North line of said Lot 5, 55.31 feet to the point of beginning of the tract of land to be herein described; thence continuing North 65 degrees 48 minutes 54 seconds West along said North line or its Northwesterly extension, 134.69 feet to the West line of said railroad property; thence 49.28 feet along the West line of said railroad property and along a nontangential curve, concave to the Northwest, having a radius of 2814.93 feet and central angle of 01 degrees 00 minutes 11 seconds (chord bears South 24 degrees 41 minutes 29 seconds West and chord length is 49.28 feet); thence South 85 degrees 51 minutes 05 seconds East not tangent to said curve, 143.82 feet to the point of beginning and containing 3312 square feet, more or less. Parcel II: That part of the abandoned railroad property of the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company in that part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 103 North, Range 13 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast Corner of Lot 5, Block 1, of Westfield First Subdivision to the City of Spring Valley; thence North 65 degrees 48 minutes 54 seconds West (assumed bearing) along the North line of said Lot 5, 55.31 feet; thence South 85 degrees 51 minutes 05 seconds East, 50.09 feet to the East line of said railroad property (and the West line of Parsons Avenue as platted); thence South 01 degrees 29 minutes 49 seconds East along said East line (and said West line of said Parsons Avenue), 19.04 feet to the point of beginning and containing 475 square feet, more or less. Parcel III: A strip of land 100 feet in width extending over and across the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 103 North, Range 13 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota; said strip of land being 50 feet in width on each side of the center line of the main track (now removed) of the Winona and Southwestern Railway Company (later the Wisconsin Minnesota and Pacific Railroad Company, the Chicago Great Western Railway Company, now the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company), as said main track center line was originally located and established over and across said Section 33; which lies northerly of Line 1 described below and southerly of Line 2 described below: Line 1: Beginning at the southwest corner of Lot 5, Block 1 of Westfield First Subdivision as platted and recorded on Page 29 of Book E of Plats in the office of the county recorder, said corner being a point on the easterly right-of-way line of the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company; thence North 69° 21’ 15” West along the westerly extension of the south line of said lot a distance of 105 feet, more or less, to the westerly right-of-way line of the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company and there terminating. Line 2: Commencing at the northwest corner of Lot 5, Block 1 of said Westfield Subdivision, said corner being a point on the easterly right-of-way line of the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company; thence North 65° 48’ 54” West along the westerly extension of the north line of Lot 5, Block 1, a distance of 100 feet, more or less, to the westerly rightof-way line of the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company and there terminating. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND: That part of the abandoned railroad property of the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company in that part of

the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 103 North, Range 13 West, and that part of Lot 5, Block 1, of Westfield First Subdivision to the City of Spring Valley, all in Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 5; thence North 65 degrees 48 minutes 54 seconds West (assumed bearing) along the North line of said Lot 5, 55.31 feet to the point of beginning of the tract of land to be herein described; thence continuing North 65 degrees 48 minutes 54 seconds West along said North line or its Northwesterly extension, 134.69 feet to the West line of said railroad property; thence 49.28 feet along the West line of said railroad property and along a nontangential curve, concave to the Northwest, having a radius of 2814.93 feet and central angle of 01 degrees 00 minutes 11 seconds (chord bears South 24 degrees 41 minutes 29 seconds West and chord length is 49.28 feet); thence South 85 degrees 51 minutes 05 seconds East not tangent to said curve, 143.82 feet to the point of beginning and containing 3312 square feet, more or less. Publish 19,26,5

Meeting Notice Fillmore-houston joint board of health There will be a meeting of the FillmoreHouston Joint Board of Health on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at the Mabel Community Center, 201 Main St S, Mabel, MN. The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. Publish 12,19 notice of board of audit fountain township The Annual Board of Audit for Fountain Township will be conducted after the Regular March meeting. The Regular March meeting will be held at 7:00 pm on March 1 at the Fountain Fire Hall. Dan Graskamp, Clerk Publish 12,19 Meeting change notice Jordan township Notice to residents of Jordan Township that the monthly meetings will change to the third Monday of each month at 8:30 p.m., beginning March 2018. Publish 19

SUMMARY OF MINUTES FEBRUARY 6, 2018 COUNTY BOARD MEETING The Fillmore County Board met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: None The Board approved the following agenda items: • the agenda. • removed January 23, 2018 County Board minutes from Consent Agenda. • January 23, 2018 Board minutes were revised. • the following Consent Agenda: 2. Successful completion of probation for Christopher Larson, Custodian. 3. Successful completion of probation for Adam Hanson, Maintenance Specialist. • remove B&B Olympic Bowl invoice from Commissioners’ warrants. • renewal of contract between Winona County and Fillmore County for Operation of Household Hazardous Waste Management Program. • purchase of steel belt conveyor for use in recycling center from KVA Engineering, Inc., and associated installation costs from Morem Electric and Quality Construction. • purchase of new efficient lighting for Resource Recovery building and Recycling building from Morem Electric. • purchase of new scale system from Titan Machinery, Load Rite Model L3180 Smart Scale System. • Fillmore County 2017 CFO Annual Report. • adoption of Right of Way Plats from reconstruction of County State Aid Highway No. 1 between north city limits of Spring Valley and north Countyline. • renewal of LexisNexis subscription for online research. • payment of SHI International Corp invoice. • discuss future of Home Health program at Community Services Committee. • one staff member to attend 2018 Minnesota Early Detection & Intervention/Birth Defects Annual meeting. • reimbursement to Sara Peterson for three months of 2017 mileage. • accepted resignation of Steven Schmiedeberg, Intermittent Deputy. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Beckley’s Office Products, supplies $545.05 Fillmore County Treasurer, fuel $2,757.72 Fillmore County Treasurer-Credit Card/ACH, postage $2,500.00 Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District, services $34,307.00 League of Minnesota Cities, subscriptions $1,980.00 Midwest Teletron, Inc., equipment purchase $799.60 MN Dept. of Corrections, wages $500.00 MN Unemployment Insurance Fund, insurance $600.47 SEMNRRB, dues $4,000.00 Winona Heating & Ventilating, Inc., services $1,062.00 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $49,051.84 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (25 bills - not listed) $2,941.33 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $51,993.17 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Bruening Rock Products, Inc., rock $5,692.25 Dave Syverson Freightliner, parts $879.03 DLT Solutions, Inc., renewal $1,997.62 Fillmore County Treasurer, equipment purchase $4,100.00 Hovey Oil Co., Inc., fuel $11,435.43 Hyland Motor Company, parts $643.57 Newman Signs, signs $4,554.45 Nuss Truck & Equipment, parts $588.75 Rochester Ford, services, parts $1,889.58 Ronco Engineering Co., Inc., supplies, services $2,281.95 Universal Truck Equipment, Inc., parts $505.61 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $34,568.24 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (18 bills - not listed) $3,117.74 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $37,685.98 SANITATION FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Harter’s Trash & Recycling, Inc., services $19,176.39 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $19,176.39 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (3 bills - not listed) $466.00 TOTAL SANITATION FUND $19,642.39 AIRPORT FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Deters, Issac, services $1,800.00 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $1,800.00 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (1 bill - not listed) $269.53 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND $2,069.53 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL EDA FUND BILLS OVER $500 (None) $0.00 TOTAL EDA FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (3 bills - not listed) $166.07 TOTAL EDA FUND $166.07 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Bobbie Vickerman, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 19

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: October 18, 2004 MORTGAGOR: Richard E. Tart and Carol A. Tart, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Beneficial Loan and Thrift Co. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded October 20, 2004 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 342617. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. Dated September 20, 2016 Recorded September 20, 2016, as Document No. 409720. And thereafter assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee, for the CIM Trust 2016-1, Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 2016-1. Dated December 5, 2017 Recorded January 3, 2018, as Document No. 415781. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Beneficial Loan and Thrift Co RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 121 Centennial Street East, Wykoff, MN 55990 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: R30-0011-080 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Commencing at a Point 728.3 feet East and 490 feet South of the Northwest Corner of Section 27, Township 103 North, Range 12 West, Thence South 150 feet, Thence West 100 feet to the point of beginning; Thence North 150 feet, Thence West 100 feet, Thence South 150 feet, Thence East 100 feet, to the point of beginning and there terminating, Subject to Easements, covenants and Restrictions of record COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $90,653.31 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $64,355.40 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 5, 2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on October 5, 2018, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: January 29, 2018 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888

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AnnuAl Meeting Wednesday, February 21st Prime Rib Supper

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2017-2018 Beef Queen Kenzie Broadwater & Beef Princess Elizabeth Miller

Become a County member for $20 – County & State member for $55 Pay your membership at the meeting & get your meal for $10!! Can’t make it to the meeting, send your membership to Gary Redalen 30671 CTY RD 6 Fountain, MN 55935 Gary’s Ph 507-259-2322

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Scholarship Winners Isaac Miller, Erica Earley, Kendyl Bennett & Kenzie Broadwater

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