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Jerry and Patty Wetterling speak at the 2017 MNA Conference. Photo by Michelle Haugerud Pastor Dean Safe and the congregation of Henrytown Lutheran Church gave thanks to God for their new place of worship during the first service held in the new church on Sunday, January 29, 2017. Photo by Barb Jeffers ing their seat for the first service as he welcomed friends and By Barb Jeffers neighbors, including those in the glorious new church. barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com Those gathered for worship from Union Prairie Church of It was a joyous day on Sunday, were blessed with hearing the Lanesboro, Minn., and AssumpJanuary 29, 2017 as the new “Henrytown Angels” Sunday tion Catholic Church of CanHenrytown Lutheran Church School choir sing to begin the ton, Minn. and it’s congregation opened service. Bergey stated that the last time the doors to welcome all of Songs by the children includ- the congregation worshiped God’s children inside to see and ed “Stand up and Cheer,” inside Henrytown Lutheran appreciate their new house of “Jesus Loves Me” and “We’re Church was on April 12, 2015, worship. going Fishin,” which they sang four days before the fire on After the loss of Henrytown with joyful voices and faces to April 16 of that year. ConstrucLutheran Church to a fire on match. tion on the new church began April 16, 2015 the congrega- Brock Bergey, vice-pres- on May 4, 2016. tion drew strength from God ident of the church council, “It’s good to be back,” stated and each other to begin looking addressed those in attendance Bergey, but added it was also forward without haste. saying “wonderful morning” to very emotional as they had lost Upon entering the new everyone as he explained it was what was “so cherished and so church, and especially the new beyond a “good morning” in special” to them; a church that sanctuary, many members of the Henrytown. held generations of memories. congregation took a minute to “We open our doors and our See HENRYTOWN Page 9  just “soak it all in” before find- hearts to you,” stated Bergey Prices Effective February 6th - 12th, 2017

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On Thursday, January 26, 2017, Fillmore County Journal Assistant Editor attended the Minnesota Newspaper Association Conference in Bloomington, Minn. While at the conference, Ellen Whalen listened to presentations from Pulitzer Prize winners from the newspaper industry, along with a presentation relating to editorial content management and audience engagement. On Friday, January 27, 2017, Fillmore County Journal Website Administrator Michelle Haugerud and myself drove up to the conference to attend the lunch meeting and presentation. The guest speakers were Jacob Wetterling’s parents Jerry and Patty Wetterling. In a banquet hall with roughly 500 representatives from newspa-

pers throughout all 87 counties in the state of Minnesota, the Wetterling couple shared their story. Patty opened with, “I do love what you do, as the print media allowed us to talk from our hearts.” She talked about how the local newspapers such as the Paynesville Press and the St. Cloud Times covered every event relating to Jacob’s disappearance, and even recognized his birthdays and anniversaries of his disappearance over the course of 27 years before his body was found. “We have been blessed with attention of accuracy and sensitivity,” shared Patty. “One of your challenges today is the speed with which you are expected to get news out,” commented Patty. Patty shared stories about how See WETTERLINGS Page 11 

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New name and location for Shear Class in Chatfield By Hannah Wingert It was two months of hard work, but it was worth it. Vanessa Bren, owner of Meraki Salon and Spa in Chatfield, formerly known as Shear Class, recently changed both the location and name of her salon. Bren and her husband Dustin, both Chatfield natives, have two children, four-year-old Alaina and two-year-old Beckett, and are expecting another daughter on March 1. The family lives on a small hobby farm south of Chatfield. Three years ago, Bren, who earned her Cosmetology license at the Rochester School of Hair Design, purchased Shear Class from the previous owner. At the time, the salon occupied a rental space connected to the liquor store in Chatfield.

After operating Shear Class for over two years, she decided it was time to move her business forward by purchasing her own property. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was far enough into my career that I knew I wanted to own my own building,â&#x20AC;? Bren said. She began looking at her options and was toying with the idea of building from scratch when she found a better opportunity. The former Kwik Trip building at 114 North Main Street in Chatfield was for sale and she decided to buy it. Since she was changing the location of her salon, she decided that it would also be a good time to change the name from Shear Class to Meraki Salon and Spa. Bren chose the name Meraki because it means â&#x20AC;&#x153;Doing something with total love and

pure soul. It is leaving a little piece of yourself in your creative workâ&#x20AC;? in Greek. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a message that she feels represents her business perfectly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It never really felt like it was my own,â&#x20AC;? she said about the name the business came with when she purchased it. It was a lot more work than she anticipated to change the name to Meraki Salon and Spa, but definitely worth it. When Bren purchased the former Kwik Trip building, nothing had been changed since the gas station moved out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had to redo everything from the floor up,â&#x20AC;? she said. Plumbing, walls, flooring, etc., it all had to be renovated before the Meraki Salon and Spa See SHEAR CLASS Page 8 î&#x192;¤

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C ommentary The party of Alternative Facts By Yvonne Nyenhuis Today, the only thing more embarrassing than being a Democrat is being a Republican. The New York Times is reportYvonne ing a record Nyenhuis sales recently of George Orwell’s book 1984 first published 67 years ago. Although a work of fiction, it contained elements of prophecy and a warning that a complacent society can be enslaved by technology, “Big Brother is Watching You!” On January 20, we surrendered our country to the party of “alternate facts.” Donald Trump’s

ascendance to the Presidency has been paved with “alternative facts”: the denial that global warming has been accelerated by our dependence on fossil fuels, refusing to deal with gun violence, perpetuating the belief that abortions can be halted by making the practice illegal, claiming that illegal immigration can be significantly reduced by building a wall on the Mexican border and establishing a band on Muslims coming into the country and the promise to repeal and replace “Obama care.” In 2003, the party of “alternative facts” under President George Bush invaded Iraq. It was whimsically called “Operation Enduring Freedom.” His administration “created their own reality” in spite of being

assured that Saddam Hussein had not been complicit in the 911 disaster and that inspectors had reported that Iraq did not have nuclear weapons. Republicans were not alone in this debacle. There were Democrats that went along with the vote that took us to war. President Trump has wasted no time implementing his agenda. “America First” has turned out to be an isolationist policy. He has expressed a desire to withdraw from NATO, thereby making our European allies nervous and turning them against us. He has antagonized our neighbors in Mexico and undermined our efforts to assist Iraqis in their fight against ISIS. Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is interested in expanding his power and making “Russia great again”, is delighted to see the destabilization in our government at home and abroad. As

Beyond equality: Equity as an economic driver By Tim Penny In a recent interview, I was asked to reflect on what it looks like for rural voices to “be heard”, which has been a big talking point during this last election cycle. I referenced an op-ed from a friend of mine, former Tim Penny Congressman Dick Swett of New Hampshire. He stated, “Don’t insist that everybody worship at the alter of global warming, just talk to them about common sense approaches to conservation. We don’t need to sing out of the same songbook to be singing in harmony.” Dick’s advice could apply to a lot of issues where emotions often get Editorial Cartoon

in the way of solutions. Naturally, I don’t think we’re going to agree 100% on many things, but I do think we agree a lot more than we’re letting ourselves think. One of these issues is that of equity; rural folks strive for equity with urban dwellers, just like within both urban and rural communities we seek equity between genders, races, generations, and more. As Minnesotans, we have typically done a good job of agreeing that our state does better when everyone succeeds. This includes all kids getting a good education, businesses of all sizes being able to succeed, and all residents no matter their skin color or religious background having access to economic opportunity. Statistics, however, continue to show that we have work to do. For example, we know that 14%

of Minnesota kids ages 0-4 live in poverty (39% for black children and youth, 26% for Hispanic children and youth, and 25% for Native Americans) and that eight of Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation’s (SMIF) 20 counties are in the highest range of income inequality in the state. When SMIF surveyed minority business owners in our 20-county region, we found that the main barrier to success was access to capital. Yet, studies continue to show women and people of color, especially new immigrants, are driving entrepreneurship. Economic inequalities and educational achievement gaps are not solely issues affecting the urban core. Earlier this month, MPR News host Tom Weber interviewed Dane Smith, President of Growth & Justice, which is a think tank that advocates for

we lose credibility in the world, he will have the opportunity to advance his own interests. Recently I watched an interview on Charlie Rose with Warren Buffett and Bill Gates. They offered a cheery assurance. “America is strong. Our economy is strong!” They seem to think our country will survive the Trump administration. They did express concern over a possible nuclear explosion blowing up our planet, a cyber attack, and the threat posed by global warming. They said that there will continue to be a gap between those on top and those who are left behind. They emphasized the need to improve education. That manufacturing will not return due to the development of robots and artificial intelligence. They seem to think industry and government should have a roll in providing opportunities to those

who need a “leg up.” It looks like we’ll have to slug it out for the next four years. Impeaching President Trump offers little appeal as a solution. He is the first of the the four horsemen of the apocalypse. In the order of succession, he is followed by Vice President Mike Pence, Speaker Paul Ryan, and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell! In his farewell speech, President Obama urged us to accept the responsibility of citizenship. “The gains of our journey to freedom are not assured.” “Democracy can buckle when it gives in to fear.” He encouraged us to combine faith and reason as we approach the future, believe in your own ability to bring about change, to protect civil rights, maintain an independent Press, to pursue the rule of law and justice, and to be inclusive and respect diversity.

equity through policy, as well as Granite Falls Mayor Dave Smiglewski. They pointed out that there are areas of great inequality in parts of Greater Minnesota. They mentioned issues ranging from access to high-speed internet and good infrastructure to racial disparities. Today, Greater Minnesota is more racially diverse than most people realize. I share the view put forward by Dane Smith that “community leaders are addressing this and embracing this issue,” because I see evidence of it every day. The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is another institution undertaking a study on equity, and lack thereof, as a cause for economic concern. In that same vein, here at SMIF, we have launched The Prosperity Initiative to give minorityowned businesses one-on-one technical assistance. We received an Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program allocation from DEED to supplement our business lending to groups that have trouble accessing traditional bank financing. SMIF’s Early Childhood team and partners are driving the conversation around affordable, quality child care in rural communities. All of our resources help rural populations trying to make a difference in their community. As Neel Kashkari, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, noted when announcing their new Opportunity and Inclusive Growth Institute, “A lack of economic opportunity does not know racial or ethnic or even geographic boundaries. There are people in all communities who are struggling to get a fair chance at a good education and a good job.” Investing in people of color, new Americans, women, veterans, people with disabilities, lowincome people, young leaders and other historically under-resourced groups across all Minnesota com-

munities is a win-win proposition. It can lead to increased economic opportunities for all Minnesotans. By creating welcoming communities that people want to move to and start businesses, raise families and volunteer their time, we create a state that is vibrant and strong. My colleague Diana Anderson, President of SMIF’s sister foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation, has the following African proverb on her office wall: “If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” As we go forward, who can we bring along? As always, I welcome your comments and questions. You can reach me at timp@smifoundation.org or (507) 455-3215.

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C ommentary One Moment, Please... I’m sorry By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com First, thank you to Jerry Grehl and Jack Bratrud for their thoughtful perspectives offered on the Commentary pages of the January 30, 2017 issue of the Fillmore County Journal. Both of these local Jason Sethre readers put me in my place, and I consider this a good thing. Based on the response from my original opinion piece about unions, I came to several realizations. We have very passionate readers. After the January 23, 2017 issue of the Fillmore County

Government this week •Monday, February 6, City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Monday, February 6, Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Monday, February 6, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Tuesday, February 7, Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Tuesday, February 7, Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. • Tuesday, August 4, Rushford Village City Council, Village Hall, 7 p.m. •Wednesday, February 8, Peterson City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Wednesday, February 8, Canton City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. •Wednesday, February 8, Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Monday, February 13, Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m. • Monday, February 13, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Monday, February 13, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, February 13, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Monday, February 13, Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. Schedule subject to change.

Journal arrived in more than 13,500 mailboxes throughout the region, I started to receive feedback. There were some locals from Chatfield, Harmony, Lanesboro, Preston, Fountain, Rushford, and Spring Valley who said I hit the nail on the head. And, then a few local union workers took to Facebook to share their dismay. And, then I learned that what I had published had traveled far beyond our little corner of Southeast Minnesota. I started receiving private Facebook messages, e-mails, and online comments on www. fillmorecountyjournal.com from upset union workers from Chicago, Minneapolis, Kasson, Elgin, Rochester, and Lincoln, Nebr. – just to name a few. This feedback and many others helped me come to the conclusion that I was wrong. The fact that these union workers and union supporters felt incensed enough to contact me with their concerns made me think about what I had done to them to cause such consternation. My words hurt. I don’t blame them for being upset. Essentially, as I see it now, I assailed the foundation of their livelihood. These men and women proudly work at their jobs to earn a living to take care of their families. In retrospect, as I attempt to put myself in their shoes, my commentary challenged the stability of their life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. As I reflect, what bothers me most about this entire situation is how I was adding to the polarization of our society. On a daily basis, politicians on both sides of the aisle along with our national media keep that polarization front and center, which perpetuates the demise of our social decency. It’s not healthy for mankind. The American Middle Class As I was fielding these unfavorable responses, I started to experience what I can only describe as a Bernie Sanders moment. Why are we – the Middle Class – tearing each other apart? I started to think about how the majority of us in Fillmore County make up of the Middle Class. And, there is nothing constructive about any of us knocking each other down for our career contributions to society. If we are bothered by the state of our nation’s socio-economic affairs, should we be looking at the elite puppet masters of this entire establishment? Should we question why the CEO of Walmart makes 1,133

times more than the median worker total pay of his company? In 2014, the CEO C. Douglas McMillon made $25,592,938 while his employees averaged $22,591 that same year. When we spend money for products and services, what and who are we supporting? This presents another reason to buy local right here in these small towns as much as possible. According to a May 11, 2016, Pew Research Center analysis, the Middle Class median household income in America was defined in 2014 as a range of $42,000 to $125,000. In Fillmore County (Minn.), according to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2015, the median household income was $53,889. Yes, the majority of Fillmore County is a part of the struggling Lower Middle Class – hovering in the lower 14th percentile of the Middle Class. The Game of Life The Game of Life, a household favorite for many, is not too far off from reality. We choose a career path, and sometimes change our careers a few times throughout our lives. Some of us get married, have children, raise a family, and hope to retire with something. Just like in the board game,

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we select career cards and in some cases deal with the cards we are dealt. Our lives come with struggles that hopefully make us wiser and stronger. Union or non-union, we are teachers, police officers, construction workers, accountants, tellers, clerks, hairstylists, retailers, salespeople, mechanics, plumbers, electricians, postal mail carriers, artists, waitresses, nurses, pastors, farmers, and countless other occupations. Every job is important or it wouldn’t exist. Each of us chooses a career path that we hopefully enjoy and this provides us with an income that also hopefully supports our personal objectives in life. We are all in this game of life together. My apology… I sincerely apologize to Jerry Grehl, Jack Bratrud, Jim Westby, Carl Westby, and any other

union workers or supporters whom I offended, near and far. Just be glad you are not related to me and don’t have to listen to my political wisdom after a few beers at a Thanksgiving family gathering. With that said, I especially apologize to my father (retired after nearly 40 years as a union worker, a Teamster, and shop steward), and my sister (currently a union worker). In the newspaper business, when we make a mistake, the printed word is published and shared with more people than we can ever imagine. I hope this apology finds anyone who read and was bothered by my original commentary published on January 23, 2017. I’m not infallible. I am human, and not a perfect one at that. Again, my apologies to any union workers and their families.

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Obituaries Anna Marie Roche Anna Marie Roche, 87, of Preston, Minn., died on Monday, January 30, 2017 at St Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Anna Marie Mathison Bastian Roche was born May 1, 1929 to Gilbert and Agnes ( Johnson) Mathison. She attended school at Anna Marie Chatf ield Roche and Preston. She married Leo (Bud) Bastian on April 14, 1946. Anna Marie and Bud had three children. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. Anna Marie was employed by Victory Café, Lazy Dazy Bait Co., and the Fillmore County Treasurer’s Office as Chief Deputy Treasurer under Clayton Fishbaugher and Philip Burkholder. She was a past president of VFW, the American Legion, and Powder Puff Bowling League. Anna Marie spent much of her time outdoors gardening and fishing. She enjoyed going for rides and loved the beautiful bluffs, rivers, and nature that southeast Minnesota has to offer. She was an avid Minnesota Twins fan and was proud to have been to all three Twins stadiums: Met Stadium, the

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Metrodome, and Target Field. She enjoyed reading, completing crossword puzzles, playing cards, and scratching lottery tickets. It was important to her to stay up to date on current events and politics and enjoyed “discussing” what was happening in the news. Anna Marie loved visiting with family and friends, especially the company of “The Golden Girls,” though her greatest joys were her daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She lost her husband, Bud, in 1975. Anna Marie married Jerry Roche in 1988 and he passed away in 1994. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bud; son David Lee, brother James D. Mathison and his wife, Nancy; and sister-in-law, Donna Mathison. She is survived by her daughters Marcia (Smiley) Hanson of Austin, Minn.; and Sandra (Erlyn) Marzolf of Preston, Minn.; granddaughters Megan (Brian) Kraby of Northfield, Minn.; and Kathlyn (Jay) Harstad of Preston, Minn.; grandson John (Teresa) Marzolf of Chatfield, Minn.; great-grandchildren Lauren, Joshua, Logan, and Emma Kraby; Jimmer and AJ Harstad, and Jack Marzolf, and one brother, Lyle Mathison of The Villages, Fla. Funeral service was held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, Minn., with Pastor Dan Bredberg officiating. Interment

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death by her parents, Henry in 1984 and Esther in 2006; husband, Sylvan in 1996; sister Harriet (Knudson) Shattuck in 1988; great-granddaughter Lilli Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor in 2006; and her inlaws, Guy in 1990 and Stella (Baarsgard) Nelson in 2001. A heartfelt thank you to Teresa and Richard Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor for opening their home to friends and family and providing loving care during much of the time Charlotte was ill. Funeral service, officiated by Pastor Leonard Liptack, was held 12 p.m. Sunday, February 5, 2017, at the Garness Trinity Lutheran Church, 42081 130th Street, rural Mabel, Minn., with burial following in the church cemetery. The visitation took place Saturday, February 4, 2017, from 3-6 p.m., at the Garness Trinity Lutheran Church and one hour

prior to funeral service. Family was assisted by Mengis Funeral Home. Laura J. Forsyth Laura J. Forsyth, 94, of Houston, Minn., died on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston. L a u r a Jeannette Traff was born on February 16, 1922 in rural Houston to Oscar and Laura Forsyth Lizzie Germanson. She was raised on the family farm in Looney Valley and moved to town to attend and graduate from Houston High School. On August 31, 1940 she was united in marriage with Russell Forsyth. Laura lived in the Houston area all of her life with the exception of when she lived

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of Harmony, Minn., went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2017 at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. Funeral services were held on Friday, February 3, at 11 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Brook- Ruth Marion ings, S.Dak. VandenBerg Friends called two hours prior to services at the church. Burial took place at Fairlawn Cemetery in Aurora following the lunch. Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings handled the arrangements. Ruth was born on April 3, 1921 to Carl and Amelia Seger in Wausa, Nebr. She was confirmed at Thabor Lutheran Church. In 1938, she graduated from Wausa High School. Following graduation she attended Luther College, Wahoo, Nebr., and completed her nursing program at Lutheran Hospital, Sioux City, Iowa. Ruth’s nursing degree was practiced in Hawarden and Orange City, Iowa, where she met a tall Dutchman, Rodney VandenBerg. They married on February 21, 1947. Ruth and Rodney lived and farmed near Clark and Garden City, S.Dak., from 1947-52 when they purchased a farm southeast of Aurora, S.Dak., where they lived until Rodney’s death in July 1993. Ruth then resided in Brookings, S.Dak., until moving to Harmony, Minn., in August 2011. Ruth worked at the Brookings Hospital for 25 years. A humanitarian and always compassionate, she took care of everyone who needed her; newborns and their mothers, neighbors with health issues, and bum lambs. There was no end to her love for her family, children and grandchildren, and the feeling was mutual for “Grandma Ruth.” She was a dedicated member of First Lutheran Church. Some of Ruth’s favorite activities were sewing quilts for Lutheran World Relief and serving on the baptism committee. Within the Brookings community Ruth was a 4-H leader for 12 years, and Brookings County Extension Homemaker, receiving the 1993 Good Neighbor Award. In 1994 she was selected as South Dakota Ki-Wife of the Year. When her hands weren’t busy sewing and baking, or teaching someone else these skills, her green thumbs were producing

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and great-great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, Dallas, and sons Roger and Myron. A funeral Service was held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 5 at Union Prairie Lutheran Church, 31872 MN-16, Lanesboro, Minn., with Pastor Dean Safe officiating. Visitation was from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, February 4 at Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro and continued one hour prior to the service at the church on Sunday. The committal service took place in the Lanesboro Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are preferred to Union Prairie Lutheran Church. Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro, Minn., assisted the family with arrangements. To share condolences with the family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes. com. Arden Lenz Memorial services for Arden Lenz were held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Pastor Betsy Dartt. V isit at ion was held S a t u r d a y , Arden Lenz February 4, 2017 from 10-11 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Burial will be in the Spring Valley Cemetery at a later date. Arden K. Lenz, age 77, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Monday, January 30, 2017 at the Spring Valley Senior Living in Spring Valley, Minn. Arden K. Lenz was born August 30, 1939 at Saint Marys in Rochester, Minn., to Walter and Ollie (Johnson) Lenz. He graduated from Le Roy High School in 1957. On September 25, 1959 he was united in marriage to Marjorie Gehrking at the First English Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn. Arden worked for 32 years at Martz Furniture in Le Roy where he did customer service and sales. Along with working at the furniture store, Arden also worked as a custodian at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander Minn., the Le Roy-Ostrander School, and Kingsland School. Arden loved spending time doing furniture restorations. Arden is survived by his wife, Marjorie Lenz of Spring Valley; daughters Denise (David) Bihner of Prior Lake, Minn., and Kristin (Jim) Rendahl of Plymouth, Minn.; grandchildren Joe Abbott and Matthew Bihner, great-grandchild Layla Abbott, brother Marvin (Carol) Lenz of Spring Valley, Minn.; and his special furry friend, Pester Puss. He was preceded in death by his parents. Donations may be made to the American Lung Association in Minnesota or to the foundation of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be left at www.HindtFuneralhomes.com.

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could move in. Bren’s husband, Dustin, did 90% of the work himself, spending mornings and evenings there before and after his full-time job. “It was rough having him gone all the time like that,” Bren said. But the value of not having to pay someone else to do all that work was definitely worth it. Bren moved Meraki Salon and Spa into its new space during Thanksgiving week, 2016 and hosted an open house that Saturday. The first official day of operation took place on November 28. Meraki Salon and Spa offers a full menu of services, including hair coloring, cuts for both men and women, perms, waxing, wedding hair and makeup, and more. Aveda and Kenra beauty products are available at the salon. Moving to a larger location allowed Bren to expand the services that the salon offers. In addition to the four stylists who work at the salon, Shelle

Johnson, Lindsay Eide, Jennifer Hanson, and Jess Horsman, she also employs Stephanie Copeman, a massage therapist/manicurist who began in January. Both services have been steadily picking up since then, and Bren has every reason to believe that they will continue to grow in popularity. Copeman is currently attending school to become an aesthetician and will also begin offering facial services in the fall of 2017. “Now that the holidays are over, and we’ve been here for a good couple of months, I plan to finish getting settled in,” Bren said, adding that there are still some finishing touches, such as decorating, that need to be completed. “The move has been wonderful,” Bren noted. She’s received a lot of positive feedback from her clients, many of whom are impressed with the amount of space the salon has in the new location. To schedule an appointment at Meraki Salon and Spa, you can call (507) 867-1674. You can also find the salon on Facebook.

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“The church is not a building - a church is the people,” said Bergey, adding that prior to the fire, the congregation may not have understood that but since the fire happened, the people and the congregation have grown stronger. “Stronger relationships with each other and with Jesus Christ,” notes Bergey. “In preserving our past we are now focusing on the future and it is a wonderful thing,” noted Bergey. The building committee members were recognized for their many hours of research and planning. These members included Karen Bergey, Howard Coyle, Rochelle Middendorf, Fay Garness, Darrell McCabe, Roman Yoder, Ben Stelpflug, and church council President Butch Helgeson. On behalf of the congregation and the church council, Bergey thanked all of the work crews involved during construction of the church, Union Prairie Lutheran Church and Assumption Catholic Church for allowing them to worship there, the area council of churches and other communities of faith near and far. Bergey also recognized Pastor Paul Thompson who “led them through the transition” and wishes Pastor Thompson well in his new call to service at other parishes. Lastly, Bergey thanked all current and former members of the church for “going above and beyond”, which he says “truly speaks to what Henrytown Lutheran Church is all about”, adding that from the day of the fire everyone stepped up to help in many different ways. Bergey then introduced the congregation to Pastor Dean Safe, their new contract Pastor for the next six months. Pastor Dean grew up in Cannon Falls, Minn., where he helped milk cows on the family farm. After graduating high school in 2008, he attended Waldorf University in Forest City, Iowa receiving a B. A. in English Literature and Creative Writing.

The Sunday School children of Henrytown Lutheran Church, otherwise known as the “Henrytown Angels” sang for a large group of attendees during the first worship service held at the new church. Photo by Barb Jeffers

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A look from the outside of Henrytown Lutheran Church. Photo from their Facebook page After college he states he “felt a draw to seminary”, but wanted to be sure it was his calling, so he moved to the mountains of Washington State and served in a Lutheran community called Holden Village. “It was there that I cooked and baked and lived in community for a year before finally realizing the call to ministry,” states Pastor Dean in his printed introduction in the church bulletin. He attended Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minn., in the fall of 2013 and completed his studies in December of 2016. Pastor Dean welcomed everyone “home” to Henrytown Lutheran Church, stating this is his first call to serve and stated he “is very excited to be among you” and is “thrilled to be serving” at Henrytown for six months. “Today we look back at what

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Tricia Henry, left, LaDonna Brenno and Emma Middendorf carry in donated items for the Henrytown church during an open house come & go shower held at the church on Saturday, January 14, 2017. Photo by Barb Jeffers place soon. Highlights of the new church are modern technology such as large screen televisions that show the worship service information and a new sound system. Many beautiful stained glass windows, which were graciously donated, are located in the main gathering area as well as in the sanctuary. The sanctuary can hold approximately 140 people and another 140-150 people can be seated in the main gathering area. The walls between the two areas can be opened up for overflow as was done during the first service, which was highly attended. Henrytown Lutheran Church was the special guest of a shower

that was held on Saturday, January 14, 2017 and hosted by area churches. Many wonderful items were brought in to the church, including embroidered kitchen towels, roasters, cake pans, coffee pots, serving spoons, pot holders, kitchen stools and so much more, which provided the congregation of Henrytown Lutheran Church with the essentials they need in order to hold worship and enjoy fellowship for many years to come. Worship services at Henrytown Lutheran Church will be held each Sunday morning at 10:30 and all are welcome. The address is 36190 County 18, Canton, Minn.

FOR SALE Arnold BigAlk FArm

Sealed bids will be accepted at Nethercut & Schieber Attorneys, PLLP, 32 Main Ave North, Harmony, MN 55939, until February 22, 2017, at 1:00 o’clock p.m., for the sale of farm real estate located approximately 2.5 miles Southwest of Harmony, Minnesota at the intersection of 295th Ave and 120th St and County Rd 30 in Harmony Township. The property will be considered in parcels. The property includes approximately 190 acres total, with 177 of those acres tillable cropland (183 DCP). Parcels 2 and 3 have a CPI average of 86 and 80 respectively.

Parcel I: The west 6 acres, more or less, of the north 10 acres of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE¼ NW¼) in Section 29, Township 101, Range 10, survey to govern. Includes a 5-bedroom traditional farmhouse with original woodwork, two barns, and various outbuildings. Parcel II:

The Northwest Quarter (NW¼) in Section 29, Township 101, Range 10 comprised of 148 acres, more or less, excluding Parcel 1 (building site), survey to govern.

Parcel III:

The North ½ of the North ½ of the Northwest Quarter (N½ N½ N¼) of Section 32, Township 101, Range 10, 36 acres, more or less.

Parcel IIII:

Parcels 2 & 3 combined.

The property is being sold AS IS. Bids should be placed in a sealed envelope and marked “Bigalk Bid.” The bid should indicate the parcel number and the amount of the bid, and bidder’s contact information and must be received by 1:00p.m. on 02/22/17. Successful bidders will be expected to enter into a standard purchase agreement and provide earnest money in the amount of 5% of the purchase price on the day of the award. Closing on parcels 2 and 3 shall be on or before March 30, 2017. Seller reserves the right to extend the date of closing for up to one month if any survey needed is not completed in a timely manner. Closing on parcel 1 shall occur on a date mutually agreeable between seller and buyer. Aerial maps depicting each parcel are available. Should you have any questions about the bid procedure or desire to view the property, please contact Greg Schieber at Nethercut Schieber PA, Harmony, MN, (507) 886-6131 or greg@ranlaw.net. The Sellers reserve the right to hold a bid-off with the top bidders on each parcel. Any bid-off shall occur at 1:00 p.m. on February 24, 2017 at 32 Main Ave N, Harmony, MN. The sellers reserve the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to negotiate with bidders.

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Monday, February 6, 2017

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Fillmore County Sports By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com It was a perfect week for Kingsland Knight b-ball squads. The boys went 3-0. T h e y blasted La Crescent 97-66. Z a c h Bubany (24 pts, 6 - 1 3 threes, 5 assists), Z a c h Buchholtz (19 pts, 8-10 FTs, 6 rebs), JorPaul Trende dan Beck (careerhigh 16 pts, 7-10 FGs, 9 rebs), Matthew Woods (career-high 16 pts, 7-10 FGs, 7 rebs) and Ian Meisner (10 pts, 8 rebs) all hit double figures. Kingsland went 19 of 24 free throws and shot a season-high 52%. FC fell 46-41 in a slugfest. The Zach-attack, Bubany (16 pts, 4-9 threes) and Buchholtz (14 pts), led the way. The Falcons were led by Will Nolan (12 pts, 8 rebs), Samuel Peters (9 pts), and Riley Means (7 pts, 6 rebs, 7 assists). G-E then was dumped 79-51. Buchholtz (30 pts, 11-13 FGs, 6-6 FTs, 6 rebs, 3 stls) set a careerhigh with help from Beck (10

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pts, 5 rebs) and Bubany (9 pts, 8 assists). The wins put the Knight boys at 5-4, 10-5 on the season. Winners of five of six, they’ve equaled or exceeded last year’s win totals (4-14, 10-17). The defensive girls went 2-0. Lauren Buchholtz (14 pts, 7 rebs) and Courtney Schmidt (9 pts, 4 assists) led the charge in a 50-31 win over LC. Kingsland ended the first half on a 12-2 run to take control 27-15. Versus FC, the Knights led 26-18 in the second. The Falcons tied it at 27. A key exchange occurred with it 30-29 Kingsland. FC got a defensive rebound, but an errant back-court outlet pass set up Gracie Schmidt for an easy 5-footer. Kellyn Webster hit a three on the next possession (35-29). FC couldn’t recover and Kingsland got rivalry win 39-33. Webster had a seasonhigh 15 points (career-high 5-9 threes). Kailey Link (7 pts, 8 rebs, 4 assists, 4 stls) helped. Kendyl Bennett (15 pts, 5-9 FGs, 5-6 FTs) and Tayah Barnes (7 pts, 7 rebs) led the Falcons. The Knights (8-3, 12-5) sit in second place behind PEM (100, 16-2) in the TRC-West.

C-Cubed Equals Burro Bounce-back

Lanesboro boys basketball entered the year coming off back-to-back losing seasons. Prior to that, they hadn’t had a losing season since prior to

R-P junior Dawson Dahl does what the Trojans are good at and passes to a teammate. It was one of roughly 360 passes the Trojans had in 49-33 win over Crestwood. Photo by Paul Trende

2003. The down spell hangs precariously. After a 3-0 week, the Burros have eclipsed last year’s win total. Chris Hanson’s guys beat Alden-Conger (7044), Grand Meadow (57-46), and Randolph (63-51). The C-cubed trio of Cole Schwichtenberg, Collin Scott, and Carson Schwichtenberg led the way, hitting double figures in all three games. Carson-S (24 pts, 4-10 three’s, 9-16 FGs) was high-man versus the A-C. Scott (20 pts, 6-8 FTs, 5 rebs, 4 assists, 3 blks) and Cole-S (14 pts, 12 rebs, 7 assists) helped big. Scott (22 pts, 11-12 FTs, 6 rebs, 5 blks) was high man versus GM. Carson-S (13 pts) and Cole-S (12 pts, 12 rebs) helped big. The Burros hit 20 of 34 free throws to GMs 8 of 11. Finally, at the Target Center versus Randolph (6-1, 9-5), Cole-S (19 pts, 7-8 FTs, 10 rebs) led the way. Carson-S (16 pts, 4-7 three’s) and Scott (16 pts, 7 assists, 5 stls) helped big. The trio has each hit double digits at least nine times. Cole-S has nine double-doubles in his last ten games. Lanesboro (5-1, 8-4) is in second in the SEC East behind SG (10-0, 16-3). The Burros went 6-14, 7-20 last season.

Passy R-P Back on a Run

Scores tell the ultimate story in a game of basketball. Passes tell another in any game involving the R-P boys this year. The Trojans have won four straight. Defense and a super disciplined pass-happy offense have been keys. Downing St. Charles (8-1, 10-3) was a marquee TRC win. R-P trailed 31-29 at the half. They held SC to 14 second half points, and 13 points below their season low, in getting a 54-45 win. Dawson Dahl (career-high 15 pts, 7-10 FGs, 6 rebs), Noah Carlson (10 pts, 8 rebs, 11 assists, 5 stls), Luke Rasmussen (10 pts, 5 stls), and Jake Paulson (8 pts, 5 rebs, 4 assists, 3 stls) led the way. The Trojans shot a season-high 55%, assisting 19 of 22 field goals. R-P then put up a season-high 46 first half points on Cotter. They passed out the second stanza for the 63-38 win. Carlson (12 pts, 8 rebs), Paulson (11 pts, 5 rebs), Ben Ansell (career-high 11 pts), Payton Hahn (9 pts, 3-5 three’s), and Rasmussen (8 pts, 4 assists) made it a balanced attack. Finally, Crestwood fell. The Trojans hit five third quarter threes for 42-26 lead. They attempted one fourth quarter field goal, passing and shooting free throws to a 49-33 win. Paulson (10 pts), Carlson (9 pts, 6 assists), and Dahl (9 pts, 5 rebs) were top scorers. R-P assisted 13 of 14 field goals. Tom Vix’s guys (7-1, 10-5) are in second behind Caledonia (7-0, 11-4) in the TRC East.

Hot Shots

Chatfield’s Jake Mandt won 145 pounds at the Lake City Invite. Ranked #1 in Class A,

Mandt is 18-2. Gopher wrestling (3-1, 6-4) lost 160 thru 220 to drop a battle of West Division leaders to PEM (3-0, 9-0). LARP seniors Josh Doerr (120) and Justin Mueller (170) each went 5-0 on the week. Doerr pinned Simley’s #1 at 126 Jake Gliva. McCoy Tekautz (#2 at 152 in Class AA) went 4-1, losing a decision to Simley’s #1 in AA Anthony Jackson, beating Blue Earth’s #3 in Class A Zach Buseman by decision. FCLMC’s Cale Anderson (106) and Treyten Chiglo (113) took first at the Pine Island Invite. R-P’s girls beat D-E and SC to amass a four-game win-streak. Brianna Koop had 22 (pts) and 11 (rebs) and a career high 32 points in the wins. Savannah Skalet added 21 versus SC. R-P (9-4, 11-5) is in third place behind Cotter (10-2, 11-8) and Caledonia (7-2, 10-7) in the TRC East. Coranda Vickerman had 24 in an M-C girls’ win over L-O. The Cougars also beat Cannon Falls. Winners of eight of nine, MC (6-2, 13-5) leads the SEC East over SG (6-3, 11-7). Haley Polin had 20 as Lanesboro beat L-O. Kenzie Broadwater had 12 assists in an FC loss to SG giving her 27 helpers in two games. Drew Wyffels nearly had a triple-double (10 pts, 17 rebs, 9 assists) as M-C beat L-O. Alex Hompe had 22 as Chatfield’s guys beat LC to end a six-game slide.

Boys Basketball

Randolph 73, M-C 32 (MC: Logan Richardson 10 pts (5-7 FGs); D. Wyffels 8 pts, 7 rebs) LC 52, Chatfield 70 (C: A. Hompe 22 pts (10-15 FGs); Parker Fossum 19 pts, 10 rebs; Dillon Bance 12 pts, 5 assists) SG 65, M-C 29 (M-C: D. Wyffels 10 pts, 6 rebs; L. Richardson 8 pts, 5 rebs) Houston 46, GM 65 (H:

athlete of the week

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Wesley Johnson 10 pts (2-15 FGs); James Hongerholt 10 pts) L-O 56, M-C 60 (MC: Blake Henry career-high 19 pts, 8 rebs; D. Wyffels 10 pts, 17 rebs, 9 assists. MC is 5-7, 7-12) FC 42, Caledonia 83 (FC: R. Means 10 pts. Falcons are 1-9, 5-10) Chatfield 67, Southland 75 (C: A. Hompe 19 pts, 13 rebs; D. Bance season-high 19 pts, 5 assists; P. Fossum 13 pts, 6 rebs. Gophers are 2-7, 3-12) Houston 39, L-O 41 (H: W. Johnson 13 pts, 11 rebs; J. Hongerholt 13 pts. ‘Cane Tyler Albrecht hit one of two free throws to tie game at 39. Trey Hungerholt hit the gamewinner for Cardinals. ‘Canes are 2-6, 2-12)

Girls Basketball

D-E 52, R-P 60 (RP: B. Koop 22 pts (7-10 FGs), 11 rebs, 5 stls; Mikayla Crawford 12 pts, 7 assists; S. Skalet 10 pts, 4 stls) SG 65, FC 48 (FC: K. Bennett 15 pts (6-10 FGs), 9 rebs; K. Broadwater 6 pts, 12 assists, 7 stls. FTs: FC 5-7, SG 16-31) Houston 36, Cannon Falls 45 (H: Becca Lee 10 pts) Randolph 48, M-C 43 (MC: C. Vickerman 15 pts, 8 rebs; Payton Danielson 13 pts, 5 rebs, 4 stls) SC 56, R-P 65 (RP: B. Koop 32 pts (13-20 FGs), 6 rebs; S. Skalet 21 pts (5-9 three’s); M. Crawford 7 pts, 10 assists) Chatfield 50, LC 43 (C: Macy Pederson 16 pts (4-7 three’s); Mariah Bell 13 pts (9-13 FTs), 8 rebs, 4 stls) L-O 35, Lanesboro 46 (L: H. Polin 20 pts (7-14 FGs), 12 rebs; Cassidy Ruud 8 pts; Leah Ruen 7 pts, 7 rebs) GM 69, Houston 40 (H: Amber Chapel 9 pts, 7 rebs) Lanesboro 43, SA 37 (L: C. See SPORTS Page 11 

Coranda ViCkerman Mabel - Canton Basketball

In the span of three days, Coranda Vickerman became M-C’s all-time leading girls scorer (1,375), surpassing Marty Dahlen (1,374), and all-time leading scorer period (1,398), surpassing Steve Smith (1,379). The senior guard is averaging 16.5 points and 7.5 rebounds for a Cougar club (6-2, 13-5) that leads the SEC East. Photo by Paul Trende

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Ruud 11 pts; Lexie Johnson 9 pts, 5 rebs; L. Ruen 8 pts; H. Polin 7 pts, 13 rebs) Houston 39, Randolph 60 (H: Alyssa Rostad 18 pts, 7 rebs, 4 stls. ‘Canes are 4-6, 7-11) L-O 50, M-C 70 (MC: C. Vickerman 24 pts, 9 rebs; Courtney Graves 19 pts, 7 rebs; Kenidi McCabe 13 pts, 7 rebs) Lanesboro 26, Randolph 50 (L: H. Polin 8 pts. Game played at Target Center. Burros are 4-5, 6-10) R-P 46, Cotter 65 (RP: B. Koop 18 pts (6-8 FTs), 13 rebs; M. Crawford 17 pts) Caledonia 68, FC 48 (FC: K. Bennett 11 pts; T. Barnes 10 pts, 4 stls; K. Broadwater 8 pts, 5 rebs, 5 assists. FC is 5-6, 10-7) Southland 59, Chatfield 36 (Gophers are 3-9, 3-14) M-C 50, Cannon Falls 41 (MC: C. Vickerman 15 pts, 10 rebs, 5 assists; P. Danielson 14 pts (4-5 three’s))

Wrestling

PEM 45, Chatfield 30 (Gophers led 24-15 after 152. Tate Karver (113), J. Mandt (145), Davontae Goldsmith (152), & Alex Coe (285) won by pin, Seth Goetzinger (106 > 10-8) & Nathan Goldsmith (138 > 4-0) by decision) D-E 43, LARP 29 (S-Eagles led 20-0 and 29-13, but lost final five weights (three pins, two FFs). J. Doerr (120) and Xavier Riser (126) had pins,

Ross Herber (106 > 15-0) a TF, Gable Speltz (113 > 12-6) and M. Tekautz (152 > 5-3) decision wins) FCLMC 24, W-K 52 (Wolves forfeited five, went 5-4 in matches. T. Chiglo (113), Walker Ward (220), and Jacob Thomas (285) got pins, Caden Anderson (120 > 6-2) & Michael Barrett (195 > 7-5 in OT) decisions. They are a corrected 0-3, 0-12) Lake City Invite (Chatfield took 7th of 11. J. Mandt (145 > pin, 16-5 MD, 13-3 MD) won 145. S. Goetzinger (106 > 1-2, lost 3rd place match in OT), Cael Bartels (113 > 2-2, lost 3rd place by decision), Grady Schott (120 > 2-2), N. Goldsmith (138 > 2-2) and A.J Karver (195 > 2-2) took fourth. Goetzinger is 11-7, Bartels 11-8, and Goldsmith 14-6) K-M Swalla Duals (LARP beat NRHEG (76-6), lost to Byron (51-30), #3 in AA Simley (57-18) and Blue Earth Area (43-24). J. Doerr (120 > pin, pin, pin, forfeit) and J. Mueller (160/170 > forfeit, pin, pin, forfeit) each went 4-0. Ethan Sense (160 > forfeit, pin, pin) went 3-0. M. Tekautz (152/160 > pin, pin, lost 5-2 D, won 12-6 D) went 3-1. S-Eagles are a corrected 3-0, 7-11) PI Invite (Round robin nonteam-scored meet saw Cale Anderson (106 > 5-0) and T. Chiglo (113 > 4-0) take first for FCLMC. J. Thomas (285 > 2-1) took second, losing 6-4 to PI’s #3 in A Alex Aarsvold. W. Ward (220 > 2-2) took third)

Kingsland’s Kellyn Webster literally eyes up a three-pointer. The senior shooter hit a career-best five three’s and had a season high 15 points in helping the Knights past FC. Photo by Paul Trende

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people held onto newspaper clippings about Jacob, “Many people keep your media on their fridge.” She talked about how people would send curled pictures to Jerry and Patty, letting them know that they were thinking of Jacob. Over the past 27 years, while Jerry has been managing his chiropractic business, Patty has been giving presentations to law enforcement departments and community child protection advocacy groups all over the nation -- never losing hope that they would find Jacob. And, then Jerry and Patty shared the heartbreaking details about when they found out that Jacob’s abductor could lead them to his body. They talked about the investigation that lead to the suspect Danny Heinrich. Jerry and Patty said that the Paynesville Press archives ultimately helped solve their case. “We had been stunned and numb as time went on,” said Patty. In a tear-filled room, Patty explained, “Part of my silence is

Journal Writing Project:

Shopping healthy By Paige Bennett I’ve grown up in the community of Preston and love it here. I love the rural farmland, the hills and trees and trails that we are surrounded by and just the uniqueness of our small town life. One thing that makes our commu nit y unique is the small businesses. The “you can’t find them in Paige Bennett other towns or big city” businesses. I’ve been thinking about that and even though I’m headed off to college this fall, I want to be able to come home and find these businesses still in operation. I want to be able to grab a sub at the Sweet Stop or fruit from the orchards or check out the latest fun stuff at the flower shop. I even am looking forward to walking through the shops my mom loves to check out that I sometimes have asked that she drop me off at home first instead of going along to look. While these personal reasons are meaningful to me, there are a multitude of other reasons to shop local or support our local businesses and economy. You can choose to stay local for your services, shopping, dining and other needs. We have grocery shopping, insurance, salons, gifts and clothing, accountants, gasoline, hardware stores, plumbers, electricians – everything we need is right here. By working with our neighbors, friends and fellow residents you help out the local businesses. It gives you a chance to support talented artists and small business owners who take great pride in their work. Independent businesses define a

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trying to figure out what do I do.” Once Jacob’s body was found and put to rest, she wasn’t sure what to do next. Should she continue on this journey of giving presentations as she has done for onethird of her life? On September 7, 2016, according to KMSP-TV, “The Jacob Wetterling Resource Center announced a way to honor Jacob Wetterling. The JWRC says it was approached by a children’s soccer team who wanted to wear Jacob’s jersey number, 11, in their next soccer game. JWRC talked with Patty Wetterling and came up with an idea for people to add ‘11’ somewhere at their next game, concert, or big event to show they’re committed to making the world a better place for kids. The JWRC says 11 for Jacob is 11 things that people of all ages can do to nurture a culture of kindness and compassion and if you put on Jacob’s jersey number, make a commitment to living with these 11 traits:” 1. Be Fair 2. Be Kind 3. Be Understanding 4. Be Honest 5. Be Thankful 6. Be a Good Sport

7. Be a Good Friend 8. Be Joyful 9. Be Generous 10. Be Gentle with others 11. Be Positive Patty shared how she was so grateful for how people near and far who felt close to their story honored Jacob with displaying the number 11. There were Minnesota high school soccer and volleyball teams, and even professional Minnesota sports teams wearing Jacob’s number 11. She gave a recent example of a presentation she made in Springfield, Ill., in which their was a sign made out of band aids that said “Be gentle with others”, which was trait 10. Everywhere Jerry and Patty go they are reminded of Jacob even though he’s been physically absent from their lives for over 27 years. Jerry and Patty Wetterling have faced a devastating loss that hopefully most parents will never have to experience in their lifetime. But, they have appreciated the support and concern of everyone who has followed Jacob’s story from the day he disappeared on October 22, 1989.

community’s self-image and create a sense of pride for the people who live there. Spending money at local businesses helps keep the community alive. In addition, all of the local places where we eat, shop, and have fun have the potential to make a community feel like home. It is a great way to stay present in your community and interact with other community members. Shopping local can be much more economically smart rather than buying from chain stores. Locally owned businesses operate from within the city, which means they make more local purchases that require less transportation. Less transportation contributes to less waste, traffic congestion, wildlife, habitat loss and pollution. It also results in less packaging needing to be used. There is power in shopping at local businesses. The dollars you spend locally often have a greater impact than if you were to spend your money at a chain store. You are seen as an individual and not

as a consumer statistic. Local businesses also have the advantage of tailoring their sales strategies to the local customer and community rather than planning it on a nationwide market. Local economic growth attracts new talent and professionals, who may create businesses of their own, which will, in turn, enhance the local economy. College graduates are a valuable asset to entrepreneurial businesses. It is important to retain young professionals living in the area. So as I plan to head out in the fall, I’m looking forward to returning home and continuing to support local businesses. Not only that, even though I’ll be a poor college student, I’m planning to check out the local community businesses in my new home away from home to support them, as well. Paige Bennett is a student at Fillmore Central High School. She is one of eight area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its eighteenth year.

Fillmore Central High School chapter of the National Honor Society adds new students Fillmore Central High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society would like to announce the selection of the following students for membership to our local chapter. Senior: Emilee Fishbaugher Juniors: Kassandra Back, Kayla Biel, Carlee Birch, Ashley Haugerud, Alexander Love, Alex Mathison, Ashley Miner, Brady Ristau, Rianna Ryan, Annalise Shupe, and Baily Soma. These students join the following current National Honor Society members. Seniors: Kendyl Bennett, Paige Bennett, Kenzie Broadwater, Kelsey Christoph, Cassidy Hanson, Dorothy Jorgenson, Abby Lange, Maggie McKernan, Riley Means, Casey Olson, Kiera Olson, Samuel Peters and Samuel Rustad. To be eligible for membership consideration, students must be in either their junior or senior years, have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 and submit a membership application. Additionally, potential members must meet high standards of leadership, service, and character. From the information provided by the applicants and experience gained while working with applicants, the faculty council chooses new members for the society.

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Promoting senior fitness By Barb Jeffers Sandy Tammel was headed down a painful and unhealthy road after slowly gaining weight over many years, resulting in her becoming overweight in her later years, which created many health issues and accumulating medical bills. Tammel had high cholesterol and triglycerides, became prediabetic, and was also dealing with fibromyalgia and arthritis in her hips, knees and lower back. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In 2013 I was suppose to have both of my hips replaced because of arthritis in my hips,â&#x20AC;? states Tammel. Her husband suggested she look into getting a personal trainer but, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought that was only for the elite and athletic peopleâ&#x20AC;? says Tammel. Shortly thereafter, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was in so much pain trying to walk a small distance of a block that I gave in and started training with Melinda Lutes, previous owner of Coffee Street Fitness & Dance,â&#x20AC;? in Lanesboro, Minn., says Tammel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She taught me how to lift weights and strengthen my core the proper way. Within eight

months I lost 60 pounds and felt 30 years younger. Yes, I felt like I was in my mid twenties and back to that same weight I was then with a lot of energy to burn again,â&#x20AC;? notes Tammel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I got off all my medications. My high cholesterol, triglycerides and blood sugar levels were all normal,â&#x20AC;? states Tammel, and she did not have to have her hips replaced. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At that point I wanted to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pay it forwardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to the community. So I went back to school at my senior-approaching age to pursue a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;new goal in lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of becoming a fitness trainer myself â&#x20AC;? and to â&#x20AC;&#x153;promote senior fitness,â&#x20AC;? Tammel explains. Tammel not only completed her goal of becoming a personal trainer she also attended a twoday seminar in the twin cities a couple years ago for additional training and now offers Tai Ji Quan - A Matter of Balance class. After going into a business partnership with Lutes for a year, Tammel became sole owner of Coffee Street Fitness Center in October 2015 when Lutes moved on to another career.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the most rewarding endeavor I have done in my life!â&#x20AC;? states Tammel, saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;for the past three years I have individually trained almost 30 people from ages 40-84 years young,â&#x20AC;? and adds, â&#x20AC;&#x153;it is very rewarding to see the difference in how peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fitness levels change and how good they feel about themselvesâ&#x20AC;? once they take the step to be active and healthy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a large group of people I individually train twice a week plus group classes,â&#x20AC;? explains Tammel. She has a very busy schedule but says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am so happy to do this because I know how important exercise is to maintain oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health at any age,â&#x20AC;? and it can change your life for the better. The classes Tammel offers at Coffee Street Fitness Center include Mondays and Wednesdays - Active Senior Fitness Class and Senior Strength & Balance class and on Tuesdays and Thursdays she offers Yoga, Total Body Workout, and on Tuesdays only there is a Shake Your Soul Dance Class. Senior Strength & Balance/ Tai Ji Quan classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in HarSee FITNESS Page 13 â&#x17E;¤

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mony, Spring Valley, and Preston, Minn. Tai Ji Quan classes take place from June through August, while Senior Strength & Balance classes go from January through May 25 each year. Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging (SEMAAA) sponsors the Senior Strength & Balance Classes which are described by the foundation as “a low-impact physical activity program proven to reduce pain and

decrease stiffness,” states Tammel. Coffee Street Fitness has a fully equipped fitness center with treadmills, elliptical machines, rowing machine, Nu-Step machines, recumbent bikes, freeweights and fitness balls, along with “an entire circuit of nautilus equipment to work every body part and muscle,” says Tammel. Exercise is not only for the young, and the group classes are not only for seniors as, “we have group classes at Coffee Street Fitness for all ages that assist in building physical strength and

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endurance along with flexibility, balance and coordination,” states Tammel. “The Senior Fitness classes are available for any age, not just seniors. If someone younger has a disability or something that keeps them from physical activities, I would recommend this class,” explains Tammel. “Coffee Street Fitness participates with several insurance companies for membership reimbursement. Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN, Health Partners, Preferred One, Medica and U-care, which help members get reimbursement toward their monthly membership dues. We also participate with Silver and Fit Program for Medicare eligible persons who qualify for free fitness center membership,” states Tammel. All the more reason to get started in a class today! Tammel offers tours of the Lanesboro Fitness Center if you would like to come in and see it before deciding whether to start a membership. “We offer month to month memberships and annual memberships to start any time during the year,” states Tammel, adding, “if you have a guest, family members or friends in town we also offer guest memberships for a day, two days, or a

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visit lanesborofitness.com. For more information call Tammel at (507) 272-3731.

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Mental health awareness in children

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By LaVerne C. Paulson Recycling Education Coordinator Today’s article deals with environmental issues as well as recycling. I will offer some suggestions on becoming a better steward of the land, air, and water, and a friend of the environment. LaVerne C. Many of us Paulson use refillable coffee mugs when we are away from home. This really cuts back on the number of Styrofoam cups going to the landfill. Now, to avoid all those plastic water bottles that so many of us carry with us much of the time, consider purchasing a reusable water bottle. They are not expensive, are more sturdy, and will supply you with some of the best water you could ever wish for. It is quite possible that water from a drinking fountain or from your kitchen sink is as good as, if not better than, bottled water.....and a whole lot cheaper. It has been estimated that more than 40% of food produced for human consumption is discarded. I would like to think that here in Fillmore County, that number is much smaller. Prepare only the amount you need for the initial meal and perhaps one or two meals of leftovers. Also don’t buy large quantities of perishable items unless you can use them before they spoil. There is a better place than the garbage container for most of your table scraps, peelings, egg shells, coffee grounds, tea bags, and an occasional container of some unidentifiable left over that has been lurking on the top shelf, way in the back

According to an information sheet put out by the National Alliance on Mental Illnesses (NAMI), it reports the National Institute on Mental Health states it is a fact that one in five children age 13–18 will have a serious mental health issue. In fact, 20% of the youth live with a mental health condition, 11% of the youth have a mood disorder, 10% have a behavior or conduct disorder and 8% are dealing with anxiety. The National Institute on Men-

tal Health also states that 50% of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14 and 75% by age 24. The average delay between onset of symptoms and intervention is 8-10 years. Approximately 50% of students age 14 and older with a mental illness drops out of high school. Seventy percent of youth in state and local juvenile justice systems have a mental illness. Suicide is the third leading cause of death in youth ages 10 - 24. Ninety percent of those who

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died by suicide had an underlying mental illness. As children’s mental health increases, the Root River Program in Harmony, Minn., is a unique therapeutic and academic school that can address the need. The program assists students on Individual Education Program (IEP) from grades 5-12 that are showing signs of emotional distress or behaviors that impedes with their academic learning. The program serves students from Fillmore County and has served students from Houston, Mower, Olmsted and Winneshiek County, as well. The program is a safe place for students to grow, while at the same time challenges them to succeed emotionally and academically. Many of the students are placed in the program because they have emotional or behavioral barriers to academic, social and/or personal success. There is a parttime Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a mental health practitioner, who provides group counseling to the students that attend the school-based program. By attending therapy sessions, students focus on developing strategies for coping with life events. Students participate in two groups a day, ranging from emotional regulation to social skill development. At Root River, students complete their academic requirements and transition back to their home school after showing improvement in response o the intensive therapeutic services. Students show improvement through tracking their success on our structured level system. The ideal average length of time for students to attend Root River before transitioning out is 18 months. Also on site are teachers and a paraprofessional, contracted through Fillmore Central Schools. The program’s Individual Education Program (IEP) case manager coordinates the academic classes each student needs in order to stay on track to graduate from their home district. Course work is individualized for each student based on the student’s school district’s requirements and which classes the student has already taken. The Root River Program should not be confused as an alternative school that students can enroll. Students must be placed at the program by their home school district. Another important element is that the Root River Program should not be considered a “last chance” program because here we still look at other options. Instead, it’s a place where students can learn that they do have positive control over their own lives. As the mental health of children increases, we can have a peace of mind that there is a place where students can go to grow and learn to regulate their emotions.

corner of your refrigerator. If you are not composting, please consider this option to dispose of a majority of that food waste. It is not difficult, you will have much less landfill garbage, it doesn’t smell bad if done correctly, and you will end up with an excellent soil additive for your potted plants, flowers and vegetable gardens, or your lawn. Your plants may also enjoy water from a rain barrel much better than water from a faucet. You can make your own rain barrel, or order a complete unit from the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District office, (507) 765-3878, Ext. 3, here in Preston. Rain barrel water is relatively free of chemicals, but is not meant for human consumption due to the bird droppings and asphalt grit that have a habit of finding their way into the barrel. Abandon your burn barrel. This is one family tradition that should certainly be ended. Burning your garbage is not only dangerous, the chemicals released into the atmosphere by burning most plastics and even some newspaper are not environmentally friendly. If you remove recyclables and compostables from your garbage, you will be surprised at the small amount left over to be landfilled. Bring your recyclables to the Recycling Center and your garbage to the Resource Recovery Center every week or two.... and feed your compost pile generously. Dispose of unwanted medicines correctly. Do NOT flush them down the toilet. I have previously written a couple articles on this topic. All you need is a detergent bottle, a little water, and some dirt or kitty litter. If you have any questions or comments concerning this article, feel free to contact me at lpaulson@co.fillmore.mn.us.

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experience.” A 1978 graduate of Harmony High School, Karen never knew the skills she had learned helping on the farm, cheerleading for sporting events, participating in volleyball, basketball and softball, or working at Niagara Cave, The Harmony House and IGA would eventually mature into skills her adult life would need. Many of her talents came together, as she assisted the thirteen Virtuosi members in preparation for a trip to the nation’s capitol, where they would have the Don’t Miss!

honor of performing at inaugural events. Karen’s role went far beyond that of a chaperone. She helped plan and facilitate the four days these young musicians spent out east. “Out of the 13 traveling on this tour, only one of them had been to Washington, D.C. before,” comments Karen. “And two had never even traveled on an airplane. It was exciting to see them experiencing this new adventure.” Having been a member of the Virtuosi staff since 2003, Karen is aware of the expertise expected from these young people. “They need to dress as professional musicians

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Monday, February 6, 2017 and play like professional musicians even though they are merely teens,” observes Karen. “I love helping these young adults gain confidences in their performances that will assist them in the years to come.” What is Virtuosi of Houston? As stated in their press release, “Virtuosi of Houston is the only premier youth chamber orchestra in Houston designed for gifted musicians ages 11 to 18 to increase their education and performance opportunities, thereby preparing them for a career in music. ...The vision is that our musicians will return to Texas as performers, educators and arts advocates to give their expertise back to the community that helped develop them as young artists.” The Virtuosi of Houston Young Artists’ schedule included January 18 - a private Honorary Reception and Candlelight Congressional Dinner for the 115th Congress of the United States celebrating the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the Hay Adams Hotel. Karen remarks, “This evening presented an amazing first view of the Capitol, something that was right out of the textbook. Many congressional personalities were present, including Marco Rubio and Senator Hatch from Utah. All of the senators and congressmen took time to speak with the students and take pictures.” January 19 - the VIP reception for the Black Tie and Boots, Texas Society Presidential Inaugural Gala, at the Gaylord Hotel, Bethesda, Maryland. “Every four years this is the biggest Texas party in Washington, D.C., with an estimated 10,000 people attending. Cavenders Boot City and a major donor, Glenda Perryman underwrote black boots and hats for each of these young Texans to wear as they played for the VIP party,” exclaims Karen. “Afterwards, we spent time taking pictures with the Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, and Miss Texas, Nancy Gonzalez, who is from a small town called Kemah, which is locate near our area. Miss Texas is proud of her hometown roots, saying that even though she is Miss Texas, she’ll always be Miss Kemah first!” January 20 - the 58th Presidential Inauguration. Friends and Family Dinner Saluting Texas Leadership at the Trump International Hotel. “The experience of coming through security and having dogs sniff through your violin and cello case was all part of being able to enter the Trump Hotel, which is a renovated post office,” Karen continues, “After playing through a three-hour dinner concert, the students enjoyed a balloon drop and dancing with the rest of the guests. What an amazing experience for all of us!” Besides showcasing the talent and enthusiasm of musicians, several details were appreciated by Karen. “I noticed how impressed the young men and women were to be able to tour many monuments and to visit the Smithsonian. More than that, this trip presented a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students in their high school years to witness the inaugural process happening, thus gaining a new appreciation for the government of

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the United States of America.” Virtuosi of Houston is grateful for Mr. Hourani, Glenda Perryman, Mandie and Dr. Garrett Peel for making the experience possible for these students. “I would also like to personally thank my chaperones, friends and family for supporting me through this incred-

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ible journey,” concludes Karen, “Hopefully, the experience of traveling to Washington, D.C. and playing at some very prestigious gatherings has opened the minds of these young adults and given them an experience which they will remember for the rest of their lives.”

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Sue’s Muse By Sue Ommen

Winter treats As I glance out the window and write this column, my world is awash in a sea of white. As a counterpoint to winter, seed catalogs are spread out across the dining room table. The colorful illustrations of tempting veggies and favorite flowers are a sharp contrast to all that white. Dishes made with frozen roasted pasta sauce and canned pears with cinnamon basil or fennel fronds are testament to the fact summer was once here and will come again. I am especially interested in this year’s Native Gardeners’ Companion catalog, with a physical store in Winona. Native plants draw the pollinators that make our fruit trees produce and fill our space with hummingbirds and butterflies. Our own garden club member, MJ, is featured in the latest issue. Seed Savers is my favorite cata-

log. I am always drawn to the brightly colored zinnias and sunflowers in their collection, as well as their native plants. In my mind’s eye, I can see the monarchs, colorful against my red gift zinnias and goldfinches, feasting from the sunflowers last summer. A visit to Seed Savers, near Decorah, is well worth your time, as well. In summer, their Heritage Farm is alive with many of the varieties offered in their seed catalog. Next to the promise of summer in seed catalogs, sits my Kindle. Listening to audio books downloaded from the SELCO library system is a pleasant way to spend a few winter hours. Lately, I have been listening to a book titled Elle and Coach: Diabetes, the Fight For My Daughters Life and The Dog Who Changed Everything, written

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has its own device that easily pops into his arm. He can scan the sensor with a small handheld monitor and the readout shows right away if his blood sugar is within the normal range. He originally learned about the device from YouTube. Online, he watched instructions on how to insert the sensor, and comments from people who were already using it. The sensors need to be changed every two weeks and the cost is reasonable, as it is not covered by insurance in this country. Lu says that it is great to not have to stick himself 10 to 12 times a day! This book also describes some of the cutting edge research and devices now in use, and hopefully to be approved yet by the FDA, such as an artificial pancreas.

Coach and Gilbert will not be replaced, because no matter how good the technology, service dogs will pick up on lows and highs when devices for some reason do not. And of course, there is always the matter of insurance paying for the new technology. Gilbert has spent the winter napping, enjoying walks, and tasting dog treats with one of his favorite ingredients, peanut butter. Gilbert is a magnet in public. People stop by and admire him and share their dog stories. Children, especially, gather around him, enjoying his antics as he carries out commands, such as bowing down, circling right and left, and shaking hands. Of course, Gilbert always gets a treat for good-naturedly showing off!

Books for Babies A tremendous thank you to Kelly Printing & Signs, Pam Ristau CPA, Preston Equipment, Preston Eye Clinic, Preston Fire Department, and Preston, Harmony and Rushford foods, for your generous donations to “Books for Babies”. Thanks to you, we’ve been able to donate 200 books to the Fillmore County Public Health, WIC program. These books will be given to expectant mothers and children under 1 year of age to promote the benefits of reading to children starting at a young age, even while in utero! My deepest gratitude to you for supporting this love of mine in memory of my uncle Sonny.

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Fillmore Soil & Water Conservation District Conservation Chronicles future generations. They set a Conservationists honored at MASWCD convention good example for others in the By Jeanette Serfling Administrative Assistant Andrea and Jeff Eickhoff and Ruth and Norman Eickhoff were honored at a luncheon at the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation District’s (MASWCD) Annual Convention, which was held in December in Bloomington where Outstanding Conservationists from across Minnesota were recognized and competed for the title of Minnesota’s Outstanding Conservationist. Jeff and Norman Eickhoff own approximately 750 acres of land, of which just under 600 acres is cropland that is all minimumtill using a disk chisel on corn stalks in the fall and a soil finisher in the spring on all fields. On the bean ground, liquid manure from their wean-to-finish hog barn is incorporated after harvest in the fall. Nutrients from the manure are maximized using a nutrient management plan, which is updated annually with the SWCD. Installed to treat runoff from the open lot by their barn was a filter strip and picket fence to control runoff from the feedlot and divert it away from a sinkhole. This was the first of its kind installed in Fillmore County with cost share and has

leadership. Jeff is maintaining the practices that Norman and others before him have installed, while adopting new practices that will sustain the farm for

community that encourages better land stewardship. The Fillmore SWCD congratulates Jeff and Norman on their conservation efforts.

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Andrea and Jeff Eickhoff and Ruth and Norman Eickhoff received recognition as Outstanding Conservationists. Photo submitted been visited by ag and conserva- Jeff is very active with comtion groups as an educational munity organizations. He is site. the current president of the Fill The Eickhoffs have installed more County Farm Bureau, is a many terraces and waterways, member of the Parent Teacher both with cost share and on League at St. John’s School in their own. If a waterway needs Wykoff, and also serves on the repair, they shape it and plant Spring Valley Area Community their crop perpendicular to Foundation. He has been a 4-H it. After the crop is up and leader and on the Beef Producsprayed, they seed the waterway ers Board. and clip it a couple of times, The Eickhoffs’ farms have been which destroys the crop but in the family for over 140 years. helps to prevent washing and Jeff and Norman are carrying on gives the grasses a chance to get the tradition of conservation, established. community involvement and

By Rick Grooters Resource Conservation Technician Whether we live in town or on a farm, everyone should be concerned about the welfare of our trees. We may be inclined to take our trees for granted. Trees are major contributors to our quality of life. Our trees combat global warming by taking in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen back into the atmosphere. Trees reduce air and noise pollution while adding beauty and dignity to our surroundings. Cost share money is available to assist landowners in the establishment of a farmstead windbreak. A windbreak consists of three to eight rows of both conifers and deciduous trees which are spaced at 16 to 24 feet apart. A well-designed windbreak not only slows the wind and provides snow control, but also conserves energy of livestock along with providing habitat for wildlife. The SWCD has an excellent

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By Donna Rasmussen Administrator Since 2010, the Fillmore SWCD has been host to one or two summer interns each year. Beginning in 2012, those interns have been hired through the Conservation Corps Minnesota Conservation Apprenticeship program. Conservation apprentices serve alongside a natural resource professional in a Minnesota Soil and Water Conservation District learning hands-on skills in managing soil and water resources. The application period is currently open until March 3 for apprenticeships around Minnesota, including the Fillmore SWCD. Go to http:// www.conservationcorps.org/americorps-opportunities/. Following are testimonials from two former interns with the SWCD sharing how their internship experience helped them in their careers.

Drew Bahl Preston native My two summers spent as an intern at the Fillmore SWCD proved to be an overwhelmingly positive experience, not only for my career, but also for my personal development. My experience gave me a real-world understanding of what an environmental career might look like. It also reinforced my decision to major in environmental studies. Throughout my time with the SWCD, I gained very valuable skills and abilities pertaining to an environmental vocation. My time with the SWCD provided a whole host of different work experience. I gained an understanding of public outreach, in the form of a forestry field day each summer. I became familiar with a database, and various forms of data entry. I also gained experience survey-

ing waterways and collaborating with landowners. However, my most abundant experience at the SWCD pertained to water quality sampling. I was able to gain experience collecting various water quality samples, which were then tested for several different parameters. This really struck my interest and prepared me to pursue a career in something similar. After graduating in May of 2015, I was employed within a few weeks at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). I was hired as a pollution control technician and have since been promoted to an environmental specialist 1. I feel my experience with the SWCD not only greatly improved my opportunity to be hired, but also assisted in providing me the aptitude to excel in the position after I was employed. I currently manage the MPCA’s Field Operations Center, where

allowed me to work with diverse environmental sampling procedures, and has allowed me to continue some of my work with water quality. I really enjoy my current occupation, and I am very thankful for my past experience with the great people of the Fillmore SWCD! Sarah Gossman Chatfield native When I was in college I knew I was interested in the conservation and agriculture, but I was not really sure what that meant in terms of an actual career. Once I graduated and student loan payments began, I thought I better figure that out. My dad, a Fillmore SWCD board member, suggested I apply for an internship with the SWCD. I spent that summer getting to know the land in Fillmore County. As an intern, I worked with many of the SWCD staff and got an idea

office, I could see myself working in a similar setting. I liked that the SWCD worked directly with landowners and producers. I liked that conservation was getting done. I liked that there was collaboration between agencies. I wanted to continue doing this type of work after the internship was over. I will admit that after the internship I spent four years in California volunteering with AmeriCorps and working for a small business development center. It turns out career paths are not always straight. I am now the Education and Outreach Coordinator at the Scott SWCD in Jordan, Minn. I like my work and am proud of what I do. My time with the Fillmore SWCD helped bring me here not only because of the experience I gained, but because it gave me insight into the direction in which I wanted to take my career.

Water quality work just got a whole lot bigger for the Root and Upper Iowa River basins! By Jennifer Ronnenberg Water Management Coordinator The Root River One Watershed, One Plan (1W1P) was approved in December 2016 by its 13-member policy committee, following approval by the MN Board of Soil and Water Resources (BWSR). The Root River 1W1P Policy Committee was formed in 2015 for the preparation of one of the state’s first comprehensive watershed scale management plans. What makes this plan different from other watershed plans is the cooperative planning and future implementation involving six counties, six soil and waters conservation districts (SWCDs) and one watershed district, all located within its boundary. In addition to the entire Root River basin, the Minnesota portions of the Upper Iowa and Mississippi River-Reno watersheds are also included in the plan. One of five 1W1P pilot proj-

ects in Minnesota, Root River 1W1P has involved planning partners representing a broad range of stakeholders, including local governments, state agencies, community members and organizations. Fillmore SWCD has led the 1W1P process and hosted most meetings in Preston. Winona SWCD has been the fiscal agent. Root River 1W1P now will go to the 13 local government units’ boards to decide individually in the next four months on whether to adopt it. The 1W1P will serve the area for the next ten years, with a mid-term revision completed as new data and information can be included. So now that the big plan is done, what’s on the agenda for 2017? Success for the Root River 1W1P would not be possible without the Planning Workgroup (PWG). This group consists of staff from each of

Minnesota Buffer Law By Rick Grooters Resource Conservation Technician and Anne Koliha Engineering Technician In the summer of 2015, Governor Dayton signed into law a new buffer initiative aimed at enhancing the protection of Minnesota’s waters. The buffers are to protect our water resources from erosion and runoff pollution. The buffers are to be installed by November 1, 2017 on all DNR protected waters. Protected waters are classified as having a drainage area of over two square miles or 1,280 acres. A buffer, also known as a riparian filter strip, is vegetated land adjacent to a stream, river, lake, or wetland. Buffers help filter out phosphorous,

nitrogen, and sediment. Buffers are an important conservation practice for helping keep our waters clean. Studies by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency have shown that buffers are critical to protecting and restoring water quality and healthy aquatic life. Under the buffer law, buffers must be an average of 50 feet wide with a minimum of 30 feet wide on each side of the public water course. The measurement of the required buffer must be taken from the top or crown of the bank. Where there is no defined bank, measurement must be taken from the edge of the normal water level. The law also states that all public drainage ditches must have a 16.5-foot wide buffer around them by November 1,

the counties that works with water quality programs for their respective offices. Priorities for each year will be determined by the PWG and Technical Advisory Committee and presented for approval by the Policy Committee. The PWG met to brainstorm what implementation could look like for the first year. Here’s a brief look at 2017: • Continue to work with existing partners and collaborate with new partners to align work priorities and develop strategies for projects and lead entities that fulfill mutual purposes. • Enhance 1W1P outreach program and create education materials that can be used by all six counties with consistent messages and information. • Using the new PTMApp (Prioritize, Target and Measure Application) tool to create functional micro plans based on science and local knowledge in conjunction with landowners. • Focus on the most important resource in the watershed – you. Our local landowners and operators are the reason we do 2018. Fillmore County does not have any public drainage ditches. In July of 2016, the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) sent out an informational letter to residents of Fillmore County explaining the new law and how buffers protect our waters. The SWCD used the DNR protected waters inventory map to review over 2,800 parcels adjacent to protected waters. Parcel reviews found that 85% of Fillmore County parcels are already in compliance with the Buffer Law. A letter was sent to all these landowners in early January. The remaining 15% that need additional buffers received a letter with a map indicating where the additional buffers are needed for the November 1 deadline. The Fillmore SWCD continues to

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what we do. Look for upcoming opportunities to have your voice heard about what’s important to you, your work and your land. If you think this sounds interesting, take a little time to look over the plan or have a conversation with your local SWCD/ County Water Planner. The Fill-

more County Water Planner is Jennifer Ronnenberg, staffed by the Fillmore SWCD. The Root River 1W1P planning document – along with other related materials, such as appendices and meeting minutes – is available on Fillmore SWCD’s website at: www.fillmoreswcd.org/ rootRiverWatershed.html.

work with all landowners to provide technical assistance in achieving compliance with the Minnesota Buffer Law. Please feel free to contact our technicians with questions or techni-

cal assistance by calling the SWCD office at (507) 765-3878, ext. 3 or emailing Rick Grooters: rick.grooters@fillmoreswcd.org or Anne Koliha: anne.koliha@fillmoreswcd.org.

Fillmore SWCD 2017 forestry field day theme is “Using fire for vegetation management” The Fillmore SWCD 2017 Forestry Field Day will be held Wednesday, July 26 at Forestville State Park. This year’s theme, “Using fire for vegetation management (without calling 911!)”, will cover topics such as comparing a site that has been burned on a regular basis with one that has not, the permitting process, creating a firebreak, how woodland burning differs from grassland burning, and the benefits for certain wildlife species. As in the past, the program will begin at 6 p.m., with a light supper served starting at 5:30. Watch local media or go to the Fillmore SWCD website www.fillmoreswcd.org closer to the date for more information.

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Fillmore Soil & Water Conservation District Conservation Fillmore SWCD celebrates 75 years!

By Donna Rasmussen Administrator 1942: The U.S. had just entered World War II. The nation was finally recovering from the Great Depression. The Dust Bowl of the 1930s had begun a movement to conserve our precious soils. And the Civilian Conservation Corps was winding down its work to install soil conservation practices. It was in this climate that the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) got its start, first in the eastern half of the county in 1940 as the East Fillmore Soil Conservation District. Then in 1942, the western half of the county was also formed into a soil conservation district with Paul Miland, Carl Amundson, Sears Winslow, and Walter Halstead elected to the board. This is why we mark 1942 as the beginning of soil conservation for all of Fillmore County. In anting Logo Sheet came 1962, the two districts

together to form the Fillmore SWCD with boundaries that matched the county lines. The boards of supervisors at that time felt that one SWCD could operate more efficiently. One major driver for soil conservation was the amount of sediment entering the Mississippi River in the 1930s when the Corps of Engineers was installing locks and dams for navigation. The sediment was clogging the river, making it unnavigable and creating a constant maintenance problem. Locks and dams would help to raise and control water depths for navigation, but only temporarily if the sedimentation continued. One report at the time measured a million tons of silty sediment from the Root River over a 24-hour period. Another concern was how soil erosion occurring in southeastern Minnesota bluff country was affecting crop pro-

duction as early as the 1920s. Stories like those of the town of Beaver in Winona County that was eventually buried in sediment were graphic examples of the amount of soil loss occurring from the bluffs. A study in the Gilmore Valley watershed in Winona County revealed that 50% of the land had lost between 25 and 75% of its topsoil. The Depression was another driver for implementing soil erosion practices. The Civilian Conservation Corps was formed as an opportunity to do soil conservation work and to put people to work. Camps were located in Lanesboro, Spring Valley and Chatfield in Fillmore County along with other locations around southeast Minnesota. In 1934, three soil conservation demonstration projects were ordered with one being the Deer-Bear Creek watershed near Spring Valley. During the six years that followed, many farmers signed cooperative agreements with the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) for a planned approach to conservation work which included practices such as conSee 75 YEARS Page 24 

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tour strips, terraces, gully control structures, and forest and pasture management. There were 155 farms in the Spring Valley area that participated. Many CCC projects are still visible and even functional today throughout the county. Another watershed moment in the history of soil and water conservation in Fillmore County was the East Willow Creek Flood Control Project southwest of Preston in the 1950s, one of 52 pilot projects nationwide and the first of its kind in Minnesota. Preston had been plagued with numerous major floods over the years. A steering committee of 17 local farmers appointed by the West Fillmore SWCD Board of Supervisors worked with the SWCD and SCS to install flood control structures and implement soil and water conservation practices. Other community partners were the Fillmore County Board, Preston Lions Club, Extension, Bristol and Carimona Town Boards, and Preston Boosters Club, as well as state and federal agencies. The watershed exposition held at the completion of the project was called “Dam-O-Rama.” It featured then Governor Orville Freeman accepting “a protected

piece of American farmland.” (Vice President Richard Nixon was invited but declined due to a previous commitment.) One of the structures, E-3, was nicknamed “America the Beautiful”, and an aerial photo of the site was used on posters nationwide to promote soil conservation. Four of the structures were rehabilitated in 1984 and are under a maintenance agreement between the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS-formerly SCS), Fillmore SWCD and Fillmore County. The remaining structures are maintained either as part of the county transportation system or cooperatively by the Fillmore SWCD and Fillmore County. Most recently, the Fillmore County Sentenced to Serve crew cleared trees, shrubs and debris from some of the structures. The SWCD and its locally elected board of supervisors continues to be the link between landowners and financial and technical assistance to implement conservation. As 2017 progresses, the Fillmore SWCD will continue to highlight its history and current accomplishments for protecting natural resources in Fillmore County. Watch for more upcoming events and information about the SWCD in the coming year or visit www.fillmoreswcd.org.

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Meet the SWCD Board of Supervisors The SWCD Board of Supervisors is comprised of five supervisors, one from each district of the county. Supervisors serve a fouryear term and are elected in the general election. Fillmore SWCD supervisors are elected at large – meaning that all eligible voters throughout the county are able to vote for the open positions. This past November three supervisors were elected. Travis Willford was re-elected to represent District 5. Kathryn Tesmer was elected to represent District 3 after Leonard Leutink, Jr. did not file, and Robert Pickett was elected to represent District 4 to replace Pamela Mensink. Tesmer was a first grade teacher for 25 years and was the director of a daycare before she retired. She also helped with the farm in her early married years, where she and her husband had a farrow to finish hog operation. As a landowner who rents her land, she is watchful of the conservation practices used to maintain the land. Pickett has a diverse history. He obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science from the University of Minnesota, worked for 3M Company, worked as a dairy herdsman, was employed by Midwest Breeders Coop, worked as a loan officer at F&M Bank, and was the Fillmore County Assessor

Your SWCD Board of Supervisors. Front row, left to right: Robert Pickett, Kathryn Tesmer, Travis Willford; back row, left to right: Brian Hazel, Tim Gossman. Photo submitted The board of supervisors meets before he retired in 2007. Willford has been farming with monthly to discuss the business of his dad for the past 20 years, has the SWCD, including state grant past employment as a surgical tech allocations to landowners, district at St. Mary’s Hospital for 25 years, conservation priorities, coordinaand has been a supervisor since tion with other local units of government and state agencies, and 2009. Other board members include legislative priorities. Brian Hazel, a dairy farmer, representing District 1 and an active board member since 1997 and Tim Gossman, an ag and commercial banker with Merchants Bank in St. Charles, who has served on the board since 1991.

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Fillmore County storm water basins get facelift By Jennifer Ronnenberg Water Management Coordinator A partnership opportunity between the Fillmore SWCD, Fillmore County, the Conservation Corps of MN, and the Fillmore County Sentence to Serve crew gave some local storm water structures a much needed facelift. Two existing water retention basins at the Fillmore County Office Building in Preston were renovated in November 2016 into rain gardens to provide more function and beauty to the neighborhood and less maintenance for County staff. The original structures collected storm water from the building and back parking lot for temporary storage and slower release, but ended up having more problems than expected. The basins themselves were seen as a public hazard, one of them with a vertical drop of several feet. The water from the basins flowed through too quickly and out of discharge pipes on the other side of the road, creating large volumes of erosive water for the downstream neighborhood. The bottom of the basins grew standard turf grass, which could not filter or infiltrate water quickly enough and required regular mowing; a task difficult in the vertical basin. The

The Aspen Crew with Fillmore SWCD staff in one of the com- Crew member tilling the new garden surface. pleted gardens. Photo submitted renovations involved transforming them from simple retention basins into infiltrating and filtering rain gardens. Enter the Conservation Corps, a five-person crew based out of Rochester called the “Aspens.” The Conservation Corps provides hands-on environmental stewardship and service-learning opportunities to youth and young adults from diverse backgrounds while accomplishing conservation, natural resource manage-

ment and emergency response work. The work was all done by hand due to the location and confinement of the existing structures. The Aspen Crew, assisted by staff of the county, Sentence to Serve, and the Fillmore SWCD began by removing the grass, followed with a tiller that loosened and aerated the soil underneath. After that came several layers of a mulch-sand-dirt mixture that provides a good planting bed and filters particulates out of the water

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Fillmore Soil & Water Conservation District Conservation Chronicles scape and fence lines and trees ment contracts are 10 to 15 years Have you considered CRP on your land? being removed to create larger in duration.

By Caleb Fischer SWCD Conservation Technician The loss of grasslands has hurt native bird species, pollinators, and water quality, as well as pheasants. Between 2007 and 2014, populations of dickcissels declined by 72%, grasshopper sparrows by 50%, bobolinks by 45%, and meadowlarks by 22%. Pollinators like honeybees, native bees and butterflies, have declined at alarming rates in recent years. According to a 2012 study from Cornell University, pollinators contribute as much as $29 billion to the national agricultural economy. Grasslands help protect water quality by filtering snowmelt and rainwater. Research in Iowa has

shown that strategically planting just 10% of a field in grass effectively filtered contaminants in runoff. Grassland eliminated 95% of sediment, 90% of phosphorus, and nearly 85% of nitrogen from water leaving the field and going into ditches, rivers, and lakes. Native grasses, for example, produce large, strong root systems that reach up to 15-foot depths. That is some serious soil holding power. Those root systems also soak up a great deal of water during rain events. Now place a CRP conservation practice filter strip/buffer along a stream, sinkhole or wetland area and watch run off be reduced, creating less flooding during high flow events all the while filtering

and trapping sediment from getting into our rivers, streams and wetlands. As more of these practices are put in place, groundwater is protected and the conditions of our rivers, streams and wetlands are improved, not to mention the wildlife habitat being created as well. Think back to when most farms had brushy fence lines and trees dotted along them. More operations had livestock that required pasture and hay ground. This meant more grasses on the land. These provided a safe place for nesting and “habitat corridors” allowing wildlife, insects and plants access to move from one site to another. Now, with mostly row crops dominating the land-

Southeast Minnesota on-farm nitrogen trials By John Boyum In 2015 and 2016, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) partnered with Fillmore SWCD, Wabasha SWCD, University of Minnesota, and University of Minnesota Extension to implement 103 on-farm nitrogen trials. Participating farmers and crop advisers were able to compare nitrogen rate, timing, source, stabilizer, rate after manure, and rate with first year corn following alfalfa. 2015 and 2016 proved to be excellent growing conditions that supported the natural processes for obtaining nitrogen from the soil (mineralization). This can be a very important source of nitrogen for your soil. In both years there was not a statistical difference between replicated nitrogen comparisons on most on-farm trials. In many cases, higher nitrogen (N) rates did not support a significantly higher yield. 2015 and 2016 corn on corn

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trials averaged 212-214 bu/ac with an average rate of 178-182 lbs N/ac. The corn following soybean trials averaged 215-217 bu/ ac with an average rate of 151153 lbs N/ac. The University of Minnesota guidelines maximum return to nitrogen (MRTN) at the 0.10 ratio for C-C is 155 lbs N/ac, acceptable range 145-170 lbs N/ac. For C-SB the MRTN at the 0.10 ratio is 120 lbs N/ac, acceptable range 105-130 lbs N/ ac. Of the 103 sites, eight of them had in-season soil nitrate tests, chlorophyll readings, grain and stover samples, stalk nitrate and residual soil nitrate tests. With these tests we are able to look at total corn N uptake, percent N supplied by the soil, percent N fertilizer recovery, bushels produced per unit of N, and amount of residual soil nitrate left in the soil after harvest. Stalk nitrate tests were variable, but on average higher N fertilizer rates resulted in residual stalk nitrate in the excessive range, indicating the crop had access to more N than it needed. The University of Minnesota took the lead on five full N rate response trials. In 2016, the results from the three advanced scientific plots showed the maxi-

mum return to N rate ranged from 100-142 lb N/ac for both corn following soybean and corn following corn with average yields of 233 bu/ac. Lower than expected N fertilizer response for the corn following corn plots and no response to the split applied rates were the result of ideal growing conditions and precipitation during the first half of the 2016 growing season. These on-farm trials were part of the Southeast Minnesota Nitrogen Best Management Practice Outreach Program and the Nutrient Management Initiative. They would not be possible without the excellent cooperation of the farmers, crop advisors and project partners. Thank you to all the participants in these programs. If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact John Boyum at the Fillmore SWCD (507) 765-3878, ext. 3 or Dawn Bernau, Minnesota Department of Agriculture (507) 206-2881. For additional information on the Nutrient Management Initiative, please visit www.mda.state. mn.us/nmi. Funding provided by the State of Minnesota’s Clean Water Fund (from the Clean Water Land and Legacy Amendment).

fields, areas for wildlife habitat is on the downward trend. CRP is just one of the many options to offset that trend. Through USDA, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers a great opportunity called the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). It is a voluntary program that contracts with ag producers so that environmentally sensitive ag land is used for conservation benefits. CRP participants establish longterm, vegetative cover, such as native or introduced grasses and flowers or trees. These types of cover control soil erosion, improve water quality and enhance wildlife habitat. In return, FSA provides rental payments and cost-share assistance. Continuous enroll-

With commodity prices being a bit unstable lately, CRP rental rates are found to be quite attractive. The rates currently range from $200 to $300 per acre. For landowners, that may be more than rent payments. Or maybe you are renting ground and there are areas that have low productivity. Talking to your landowner about putting said acres into a program may be in your best interest. Why pay high rent on land that isn’t paying you back? Your CRP rental rate is calculated from the three predominant soil types in the area being considered. Some practices are even eligible for a Signing Incentive Payment (SIP). There is also Practice

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Water stored in a grade stabilization structure By Doug Keene Resource Conservation Technician A grade stabilization structure is an embankment built across a draw or drainage way to take runoff from a higher elevation to a lower elevation while preventing gullies from extending upslope. Grade stabilization structures not only provide many benefits to water quality, they also provide a water source for wildlife. They provide a stable outlet for grassed waterways, reduce peak storm water flows, reduce sediment load which protects fish and aquatic habitat in streams

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Fillmore Soil & Water Conservation District Conservation Chronicles It’s that time of year...district tree sales have begun Scholarships awarded by SWCD The SWCD has once again begun its annual tree sales program. We offer a variety of bare root shrubs, deciduous trees and conifers and potted conifers. We sell good quality trees, but offer no guarantee of survival. Quantities are limited, so order your trees early for the best selection. Payment is required with your order and should be received at the SWCD office by Friday, February 24, 2017. Trees usually arrive in mid-April. Purchasers will be notified by postcard or email about the days, time and location for tree pickup. Other items available for sale from the SWCD include fertilizer packets, tree mats and staples. Available for rent are tree bars and tree planters to make planting easier and more efficient.

Potted trees ready for pickup by our customers. If you would like to order a tree or shrub not listed on our order form, please call our office at (507) 765-3878, ext. 3 and we can check availability from our supplier. Order forms are available in

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this insert, at the SWCD office in Preston at 900 Washington Street NW, or online at www.fillmoreswcd.org. Descriptions of the trees on the tree order form can also be found on the website.

Cover crops: Feeding the livestock underground By Dean Thomas Area Soil Health Technician The soils on your farm cannot be taken for granted. Protection from water and wind eroding the soil away has been stressed for decades. By keeping your soils not only “in place” but also to keep them as healthy and productive as possible, you need to feed the “livestock” underground too. Your soil is full of living organisms (livestock), many so small you need

a microscope to see them. Without them, the soil would be simply inert sand, silt and clay particles. Central to maintaining these healthy organisms is to supply them with actively growing roots. Admittedly, there are challenges to do this after late harvested crops, but where crops are harvested early, like canning crops and corn silage, and the field would otherwise lie fallow, cover crops can readily fit in.

What is a cover crop? They are plants that are grown to suppress weeds, help build and improve soil, and control diseases and pests. The can also be used for another feed source for livestock producers. To learn more about incorporating cover crops into your farming system, contact Dean Thomas in the Fillmore SWCD office, dean.thomas@ fillmoreswcd.org, or dean.thomas@ mn.nacdnet.net.

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In May of 2016, the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) awarded a $500 scholarship to Fillmore Central High School senior, Lexi Dols, the daughter of Sean Dols and Deb Dols of Preston. Lexi’s future plans are to attend UW River Falls to obtain a degree to become a Veterinary Technician and also obtain a degree in Business Management. You can apply for the $500 scholarship which is awarded each year to a graduating Fillmore County high school senior who is pursuing a degree in natural resources, agriculture or other related field. Applications are available at the SWCD office in Preston or online at www.fillmoreswcd.org. Submit a completed application along with the required essay on “What Natural Resource Conservation Means to Me” by 4 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017 to the SWCD office. The applications will be reviewed by the Fillmore Board of Supervisors at their April 2017 meeting, when the scholarship recipient is chosen. In August of 2016, the Fillmore SWCD awarded a $500 scholarship to Ryan Mayer, the son of Randy and Tanny Mayer of Harmony. Ryan’s plans are to obtain a job as a management trainee in the seed production field and eventu-

ally move up to becoming a field agronomist within a seed production plant. If you are a returning college sophomore, junior, or senior; are pursuing a degree in natural resources, agriculture, or related field; are enrolled in classes for fall; and are not a prior scholarship recipient, you can apply for the $500 scholarship. The process is the same. Complete the application, include the essay on “What Natural Resource Conservation Means to Me”, and have it to the SWCD office by 4 p.m. on Friday, July 28, 2017. The application can also be picked up at the SWCD office in Preston or is available on our website at www.fillmoreswcd. org. The returning college student applications will be reviewed and a winner selected by the Fillmore SWCD Board of Supervisors at their August 2017 meeting. More information may be obtained by contacting the SWCD office at (507) 765-3878, ext. 3.

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Chatfield Police Department Jorge Torres Jr., 39, Waseca, Minn.; 6/12/2016, Domestic Assault – Commits Act with Intent to Cause Fear of Immediate Bodily Harm or Death, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 1/18/2018), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 80 days for one year). Credit for time served: three days. Start remaining jail time February 18 - will get credit for jail time served in Waseca County and balance served here - must serve straight time no Huber. Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (1/18/2017): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, Sign Probation Agreement,

Sign releases of information as directed, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Complete Chemical Assessment - within 30 days - follow all recommendation, Domestic abuse evaluation - follow all recommendations Cognitive skill training, Follow all State and Federal criminal laws, Contact probation officer as directed, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if have contact with law enforcement, if charged with any new crime, and/or if change address, employment, or telephone number, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives, Submit to

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Random Searches, No assault no aggressive behavior. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Kelly Marie Adams, 36, Decorah, Iowa; 12/20/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Payton Anne Clerc, 19, Woodbury, Minn.; 1/7/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Heather Amber Colsch, 27, Mabel, Minn.; 11/10/2016, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Luke David Haugerud, 32, Harmony, Minn.; 1/14/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Jacob Guy Johnson, 20, Austin, Minn.; 9/17/2016, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Gohar Shahwar Manzar, 22, Iowa City, IA; 11/5/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Diego Quezada, 21, Austin, Minn.; 12/20/2016, Illegal Lane Change – Improper Change of Course or Fail to Signal Lane Change, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. MN Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division Norman Jones Coble, 71, Byron, Minn.; 1/02/2017, Discharge Firearm/Bow – Public

Highway, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. MN State Patrol – Rochester Jerry Sam Arnold, 63, Fountain, Minn.; 12/29/2016, Defrosting Required, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Noah Leonard Balk, 21, Waucoma, IA; 12/28/2016, Use Radar Detector or Operate Commercial Vehicle Equipped with Radar Detector, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Joshua Paul Hagan, 27, Spring Valley, Minn.; 1/5/2017, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Douglas Richard Lubben, 54, Roseville, Minn.; 1/5/2017, Speeding (69/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Charles Bruce McClintock, 78, Elgin, Iowa; 1/7/2017, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Wendy Jae’Lee Peterson, 44, Jacksonville, Fla.; 11/5/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Preston Police Department Brendan Michael Gargaro, 20, Onalaska, Wisc.; 7/16/2016, Disorderly – Offensive/Obscene, Fine $1,000 (stay $800 until 1/18/2018), Total Fees $290. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (1/18/2017):

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On January 23, Johnie Lynn Bellock, 54, of Rushford, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Bellock is charged with two felonies; Burglary - 1st Degree - Dwelling - Occupied - No Accomplice Present, and Burglary - 2nd Degree - Dwelling. The first carries a maximum criminal penalty of 20 years in prison, a $35,000 fine, or both, the second a maximum criminal penalty of 10 years in prison, a $20,000 fine, or both. On or about January 21, within Fillmore County (Bratsburg) the defendant allegedly, after getting his vehicle stuck in a snow-bank, fled the scene, and entered a house that wasn’t his, which was occupied by the owner. The defendant was allegedly under the influence. On January 24, Efrain Joel Trejo, 38, of Rushford, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Trejo is charged with two felonies; Possess Ammo/Any Firearm - Conviction or Adjudicated Delinquent for Crime of Violence, and Felon Convicted of a Crime of Violence - Firearm Violation. Each carries a maximum criminal penalty of 15 years in prison, a $30,000 fine, or both. On or about January 22, within Fillmore County (Rushford) the defendant, having been convicted of a crime of violence (Felony Controlled Substance) and thus not being allowed to do so, did allegedly possess and discharge a pistol.

Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Pay prosecution cost directly to Lanesboro prosecutor, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, No moodaltering chemicals, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Write letter of apology - provide to Court administrator - give to Victim Advocate for release to victim filed within 30 days. Rushford Police Department Dimitrius Christopher Hale, 21, Winona, Minn.; 12/30/2016, Expired Registration – Less Than Six Months, Fine $30, Total Fees $120. 12/30/2016, Speeding (40/30), Fine $40. 12/30/2016, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200. John Dean Pederson, 60, Rushford, Minn.; 11/17/2016, Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/ Noisy/Obscene, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 1/20/2027), Total Fees $390. Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (1/18/2017): Remain lawabiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing Submit to Chemical Testing, No moodaltering chemicals, No assault - no threatening behavior.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., FEBRUARY 7 â&#x20AC;˘Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* â&#x20AC;˘Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* â&#x20AC;˘Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-6pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* â&#x20AC;˘Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* â&#x20AC;˘Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30am-12:15pm, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* â&#x20AC;˘Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. All levels.*

â&#x20AC;˘Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* â&#x20AC;˘Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, PioÂneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.* â&#x20AC;˘AA Closed meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.*

WED., FEBRUARY 8 â&#x20AC;˘Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* â&#x20AC;˘Wykoff Lions meeting, 6pm, Gateway Inn. Olympics speaker Janet Antonson. â&#x20AC;˘Trailbusters meeting, 7pm, American Legion, Mabel.

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â&#x20AC;˘Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30am-12:15pm, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* â&#x20AC;˘Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.* â&#x20AC;˘Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, Mabel Telephone Company, lower level, 214 N Main St., Mabel.*

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EMPLOYMENT

HELP WANTED: Harmony House Restaurant is looking for a part-time waitstaff. Approximately 20 hours per week. Apply at Harmony House Restaurant or contact Marilyn at 507-886-4612. h16,23,30,6,13,20-o Kingsland Public School District is seeking coaches for Spring 2017 baseball, Fall 2017 football, and Fall 2017 volleyball seasons. Please visit our website at www.kingsland.k12.mn.us for more detailed information and to apply. EOE. h23,30,6,13-o DRIVERS: HOME DAILY! DEDICATED RUNS! Paid weekly! Excellent benefits. Pneumatic work. CDL-A, good driving record reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. 319754-1944 x112. h30-,6-x

Spring Valley Living has immediate openings for compassionate individuals to work with our tenants in the Housing with Services setting. Job duties may include housekeeping, assistance with meals, activities and some personal cares. Full-time and Part-time positions available on our overnight shift. Competitive pay and shift differential offered. To apply please visit our website at www.springvalleyliving.org/careers or contact Human Resources at 507-3461247. EOE. h30,6-o Spring Valley Living is hiring parttime RNs LPNs and CNAs in the Skilled Nursing setting. Competitive wages and shift differentials offered. Flexible scheduling available. To apply please visit our website at www.springvalleyliving.org/ careers or contact Human Resources at 507-346-1247. EOE h30,6-o

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LEGAL SECRETARY POSITION. Law office in Lanesboro is looking for a full-time legal secretary to work with sole practitioner. Broad legal secretary or similar experience preferred. Salary DOE. Please send letters of interest and resume to: Thomas Manion, P.O. Box 420, Lanesboro, MN 55949, or tmanion@tmanionlaw.com. h6,13-o FULL-TIME CUSTODIAN needed at Fillmore Central High School, Harmony, MN. Evening shift (3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.). Interested candidates should submit an application to Mr. Heath Olstad, Principal, PO Box 599, Harmony, MN 55939. Support staff application available online at www.fillmorecentral.k12. mn.us. Position open until filled. E.O.E. h6-o Spe c i al E d u c at i o n Paraprofessional needed at the elementary school in Preston. 6.75 hours per student contact day. Immediate opening. Interested candidates may download an application at www.fillmorecentral. k12.mn.us or pick up one in any school office. Please send completed application to: Michelle Breitsprecher, Director of Special Education, Fillmore Central Schools, P.O. Box 50, Preston, MN 55965. Position open until filled. E.O.E. h6,13-o â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Chatfield Music Lending Library is accepting applications until 2/28/17 for open part-time positions. Hours are Monday-Wednesday, 8am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4pm. Good customer service skills, computer skills, organizational skills and the ability to multi task are required. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in management, bookkeeping, payroll and music. Applications and job descriptions may be picked up at the Chatfield Music Lending Library, 81 Library Lane, Chatfield, MN 55923, by calling 507-867-3275 or emailing tcerling@selco.info.â&#x20AC;? h6,13,20-o

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The Fillmore County Journal is growing and we are looking for a goal-oriented, enthusiastic, outgoing team player with great organizational skills to take on a new role with our company. If you like working with people and have excellent verbal and written communication skills, then send your cover letter and resume to jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com. Or you can mail it to P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965.

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Seeking outgoing person to join the Life Enrichment Activity Department team. Would assist in planning, organizing and carrying out therapeutic activities; providing stimulation, promote physical activity and strengthening, cognitive/ emotional, spiritual health in large, small group and 1:1 setting. This is a full time position with a four hour shift approximately every third weekend. Must have driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and be willing to take DOT physical to drive Care Center SIGN-ON van.BONUS Resumes/applications accepted until position ďŹ lled.

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The Fillmore County Journal is looking for a freeBONUS lance writer to write and cover Chatfield School SIGN-ON Board You can make a difference! meetings.We are looking for someone with good writing For more information and an application see website: skills and an interest in people. www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com Please send a letter of interest and writing sample to or call Kate Editor, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, in the Life Enrichment Department at MN 55965 or e-mail to jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com (507)-867-2721 or call for more information 507-251-5297. AA/EOE

DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 855-752-6680 (MCN) DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 1-800-283-0205 (MCN)

WANTED Wanted: Cars, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfn-o WANTED TO BUY: Pony MasseyHarris tractor. Call 507-765-3891. w30-x (MCAN) FREON 12 WANTED: R12 collecting dust in your garage? We pay CA$H for R12. Cylinders or case of cans. EPA certified 312/291-9169 sell@refrigerantfinders.com (MCAN)

FOR RENT Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507251-5297. r28tfn- x OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn-x 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, PRESTON. AC, laundry hookups and handicap approach. NO SMOKING, NO PETS. 507-259-4644. 9-tfn TWO BEDROOM UPSTAIRS apartment in Peterson. Utilities not included. No pets, no smoking. Applicants will be screened. 507-875-2643. 6,tfn-o

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BILLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GUN SHOP. Buy, sell, trade, and repair. We are your local MUCK BOOT dealer. Hours: 7pm-10pm M-F, Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday by appointment. 1 1/4 miles south of Carimona, 19708 Kava Rd, Preston. 507-765-2762 s10eow- o Wood pallets. All sizes and wood colors. $5 each. Call 507-251-5297. s23tfn-x Central Boiler certified Classic Edge OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. The perfect combination of performance and value. Call Today! Theobald Heating Solutions 507-533-4523. s6,13,20-o BIG ROUND & SMALL SQUARE bales. Excellent quality alfalfa grass hay. Net-wrapped and stored inside. $40/ bale, small bales $3/bale. 507-896-2472. s6,13-o FRUIT & NUT TREES. Blueberry, Strawberry, Grape, Asparagus, Evergreen & Hardwood Plants & MORE! FREE catalog. WOODSTOCK NURSERY, N1831 Hwy 95, Neillsville, WI 54456. Toll Free 888-803-8733 wallace-woodstock.com (MCN) Trailer Close-Out Sale! New ST205/75D15 on mod wheel $69.00; 4 place snowmobile trailers 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; & 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122;; Fuel Tank trailers: 500 gallon, 990 gallon & no tank trailers; 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122;X16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; V-nose ramp door $4,199.00; 14,000# skidloader trailer $3649.00. Trailer Repairs, Hitches, Parts and much more. 515-972-4554 www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld. com for prices & information! (MCN)

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â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Main floor bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘Â¨2 Updated Baths includes master â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ Updated kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Gas fireplace with built-ins, â&#x20AC;˘ Screen porch â&#x20AC;˘ Patio â&#x20AC;˘ Steel siding â&#x20AC;˘ Newer roof & driveway â&#x20AC;˘ 0.58 Acre wooded lot â&#x20AC;˘ Landscaped â&#x20AC;˘ No backyard neighbors â&#x20AC;˘ Storage shed â&#x20AC;˘ Appliances â&#x20AC;˘ Move-in condition â&#x20AC;˘ Quick possession

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$169,900

$79,900 #4076118

â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bedroom (Main) â&#x20AC;˘ 1 Bedroom, Den (Second) â&#x20AC;˘ Separate Access, Furnaces, Electric meters & Laundry â&#x20AC;˘ Oversized 2 car garage (24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) built in 1994 â&#x20AC;˘ Includes additional lot (50â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 140â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) â&#x20AC;˘ Affordable living â&#x20AC;˘ Ideal owner occupant & long term renter on 2nd level

122 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD

2.5 ACRES

$310,000 #4072386

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 5,388 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ Original woodwork â&#x20AC;˘ Elaborate craftsmanship â&#x20AC;˘ 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceilings â&#x20AC;˘ Double staircases â&#x20AC;˘ Pocket doors â&#x20AC;˘ Ash/Maple/Oak floors â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled kitchen with granite tops & butler pantry â&#x20AC;˘ Finished walk up attic â&#x20AC;˘ Large corner lot â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Covered porches â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Milo White Houseâ&#x20AC;? (Hazelwood) on the National Register CUTE DOLL HOUSE WITH IMPROVEMENTS

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235 5TH AVE SE, HARMONY

$103,500 #4074674

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths, â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage off alley â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor laundry â&#x20AC;˘ New roof â&#x20AC;˘ Covered deck â&#x20AC;˘ Updated kitchen with breakfast bar & backsplash â&#x20AC;˘ Finished lower level family room with bar area

$124,900 26026 COUNTY 1, SPRING VALLEY #4075046 â&#x20AC;˘ 1 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ Shed (16â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x24â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled kitchen with cherry cabinetry â&#x20AC;˘ Vinyl Siding â&#x20AC;˘ Replacement windows â&#x20AC;˘ Deck â&#x20AC;˘ Built in 1949 â&#x20AC;˘ Private setting â&#x20AC;˘ Shared well

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205 HUDSON AVE, CANTON

$57,900

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â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms (2nd floor) â&#x20AC;˘ 1 Âź baths â&#x20AC;˘ 1,994 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor laundry â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled bath â&#x20AC;˘ Enclosed porch â&#x20AC;˘ Updated electric service â&#x20AC;˘ Spacious rooms â&#x20AC;˘ Appliances â&#x20AC;˘ Quiet street â&#x20AC;˘ Level lot (0.21 acres) â&#x20AC;˘ Move-in condition

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$189,900 106 FILLMORE ST NE, CHATFIELD #4076078

â&#x20AC;˘ 5 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 672 sq. ft. Garage w/workshop â&#x20AC;˘ 3,336 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Original woodwork â&#x20AC;˘ Double staircase â&#x20AC;˘ Pocket doors â&#x20AC;˘ Crown molding â&#x20AC;˘ Built-ins, Wood floors â&#x20AC;˘ 2nd Floor laundry â&#x20AC;˘ Finished walk-up attic (5th bedroom) â&#x20AC;˘ Permanent siding â&#x20AC;˘ Good roof â&#x20AC;˘ Loaded with character

LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE EYOTA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0.24 acre lot in established neighborhood with city utilities backing up to City Park. #4075127 $21,500 FOUNTAIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Large level lot (132â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 300â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NEW LISTING - 12 acres of woods with approximately 400â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of creek frontage and adjoins State land. Ideal for hunting, recreation or weekend getaway. #4076539 $60,000 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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! $99,900 $87,900 $74,900 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 rural acreage subdivision lots (3.77 acre & 5.76 acre) Call for details! $69,900/each CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Affordable 0.24 acre lot suitable for walkout along Amco Drive SE with city utilities. #4076290 $40,000 CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Commercial lot offering 0.85 acres, city utilities, level, 311 feet of Hwy 30 frontage, ready to build & only couple blocks off Hwy 52. #4062958 $89,900 CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 acres tucked in the valley with 429 feet of Root River frontage including an old farm house (gutted) to remodel for your permanent home or cabin. Small pasture for the animals, nice views & short drive to town. #4075434 $115,000

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200 N. HURON AVE SPRING VALLEY, MN • $134,900

Spacious 4 bdrm, 2 bath home situated on large corner lot. Flooring is updated and new carpet. Knock down ceilings, some new sheet rock, eat-in kitchen w/pantry, formal dining room w/bay window, leaded glass windows, original wood work and main floor bedroom & bath (currently used as office/den). Windows have been updated, vinyl siding & 2 car detached garage. You’ll love the fenced yard, back yard deck with standing planters and beautiful front porch entrance. This property is ready for immediate occupancy and is in move-in condition.

Todd Hadoff

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Beautifully renovated 4 bdrm, 2 bath home with all the old world charm with original woodwork, crown molding, maple hardwood floors, & open staircase - with all the modern conveniences with updated kitchen, new cupboards, countertops & center island, and main floor laundry & 1/2 bath. Bedrooms are located in upper level and are all generous in size, walk-in closets, walk-up attic and full bath. The formal dining area has French doors leading to the living room. Steel siding, metal roof and open 3 season porch. This one has it all and is in movein condition.

Commercial building

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 $110,000

137 ST. PAUL ST PRESTON

Commercial building

Old bank building • 3 vaults still available • Multiple Ofﬁce Space • Unlimited potential for investment • 3 rentals on 2nd levels • Enclosed porch area

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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!

If you are looking to build your “dream” home this is a lot in an excellent location. Located on cul-de-sac road in newer subdivision. Please call me for more information on new tax incentives with the City of Spring Valley for building a new home in 2017!

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$98,900

626 CLIFF STREET NE CHATFIELD

(West Chatfield) • Wooded 4.51 acres • Quiet setting 3 bedrooms • large fenced yard • newer windows • beautiful scenery • Opening living and family room • living room • dining room • covered patio quiet street Large remodeled master bedroom • Remodeled bath • Large kitchen and dining • Patio • 2 car garage • 3 story building with finished basement • 8 rental Maintenance free siding • Price includes new septic units for income • All bar equipment will stay • Newer BUILDING LOT FOR SALE elevator • Newer sprinkler system • Updated and $149,500 300 KIRKWOOD ST E. 385 HILLSIDE SR. SE ready for business • Ideal for bar, restaurant, office $39,500 LANESBORO CHATFIELD space, any type of retail • Unlimited possibilities • Was a hotel, medical center and bar Large corner lot • Close to elementary • Close to 3 bedrooms • d/o • formal dining room • living room • large open kitchen w/ dining • wood floors • main floor laundry • enclosed golf course • Open to builders • City Utilities $114,900 porch • patio • deck • 2 car garage • storage shed • private yard

15 2ND ST SE CHATFIELD Commercial building

ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE

90 MAIN STREET FOUNTAIN Commercial building

$69,900

overlooking Sylvan Park • shop area in lower level $108,500

FORESTVILLE STATE PARK

Great location at the Head of the State Bike Trail • Updated and remodeled • Ideal for retail, ofﬁce 2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, space, storage, rental space • Over 4,000 sq. ft. • ﬁshing, camping • Private • Ideal for house Unlimited potential or cabin

9 TWIFORD ST CHATFIELD

SOLD!

Updated 1 1/2 story • Main ﬂoor master bedroom • Main ﬂoor laundry • 2 bedrooms • d/o • Newer roof • Newer furnace • Covered porch • Vinyl siding • Overlooks park • Close to trail and trout stream

14807 HIGHWAY 30 SE CHATFIELD

6.58 acres • Close to new elementary • Edge of city limits • Blacktop road • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Wood ﬂoors • Covered patio • Deck • Built-ins • 2 car attached garage • 4+ heated garage/shop (1,536 sq. ft) • 2 additional out buildings • Sold as-is $169,900

712 CLIFF ST NE CHATFIELD

3 bedroom • 2 baths • Remodeled and updated • 2 car attached garage • Open kitchen and dining room • Family room with gas ﬁreplace and built-ins • Steel siding • Screened-in porch • Private back yard • Storage shed • Move-in ready $68,500

431 AVE C CHATFIELD

2 bedroom • large lot • garage • some newer windows

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242 S SILVER ST, WYKOFF

Affordable small town living. 2 bedroom w/deck, hotPRESTON tub, and nice 418 Preston St. NW, backyard.

Simple living, move right in! Scenic setting & ideal location. Main ﬂoor living plus ﬁnished walkout basement. $118,900

418 Preston St. NW, PRESTON Ready for you! Don’t miss this move-in ready opportunity for easy living. Main ﬂoor living & ﬁnished walkout basement. $118,900

2606 Village Rd, DECORAH

Love where you live! Just blocks from the Upper Iowa River. Spacious home w/attached 2 car and large corner lot. $127,900

Buildable lots NOLAN VALLEY LOT - 6.37 ACRES OUTSIDE OF MABEL, $39,900 FAITH TRAIL - 2.38 ACRES NEAR LANESBORO, $84,000 HARMONY - SUBDIVISION WITH COUNTRY VIEWS & BUILDING INCENTIVE! NO BUILDER RESTRICTIONS.

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Roxanne Johnson

2606 Village Rd, BLUFFTON

3 bed, 2 bath ranch near Upper Iowa River. $127,000

400 Whittier St E, LANESBORO

Backs up to the woods! Main ﬂoor living w/partially ﬁnished w/o basement. 1 car garage. $129,900

3 BED, 3 BATH: 245 1ST AVE SW, HARMONY 2 BED, 2 BATH: 45 1ST AVE SW, HARMONY

Broker/Owner Cell: 507-458-6110 roxanne@harmonytel.net MN & IA Licensed 25 W Center St Harmony, MN 55939

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3 BED, 2 BATH: 101 W FILLMORE AVE, CANTON 3 BED, 2 BATH: 45 1ST AVE NE, HARMONY

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104 Robert St, OSTRANDER

$265,000

1616 HILL ST SW CHATFIELD

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Totally updated and remodeled 3 bdm, 2 bath home. French doors, hdwd floors, updated baths, main floor laundry, updated kitchen, new electrical & plumbing, vinyl siding, newer roof and windows. Large back deck with 10x10 canopy, circle drive, storage shed & 25x30 Quonset garage. This property is ready to move right in!

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Well kept ranch w/beautiful addition. Lots of room for all your needs. 2 car heated garage. $129,900

24280 County 14, PRESTON

OPEN HOUSE SAT., FEBRUARY 11 9:30-11AM Move-in ready! Open & bright living 365 Main St S space, generous storage, private patio. CHATFIELD $124,900

Kelsey Bergey

Your own slice of paradise! 20 acre farm w/a place for your animals & space for your toys. Welcoming home w/room for entertaining. $245,000

44959 Plummer St, RUSHFORD

Beautiful home! 4 bed plus ofﬁce & den! Basement living space & storage. Large heated garage.

26284 Jack Pine Rd, PRESTON

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, February 6, 2017

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PUBLIC NOTICES

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: FORECLOSURE Court File No. 23-CV-16-582 NOTICE OF SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE UNDER JUDGMENT AND DECREE Marine Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs. PRESTON IRON WORKS & TRUCK REPAIR, INC., SHELDON L. & SUE ANN KINNEBERG, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPT. OF IRS, MONSANTO, INC., Defendants NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of a Judgment made and entered in the above-entitled matter on December 14, 2016, by the District Court of Fillmore County Minnesota, a certified copy of which has been delivered to me directing the sale of the premises herein after described, to satisfy the amount adjudged due the plaintiff in the above-entitled action from the defendants, as described in the Judgment, the undersigned Sheriff of Fillmore County Minnesota will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash as follows: DATE: Thursday, March 16th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. LOCATION: Main lobby of Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore St, Preston, MN LEGAL DESCRIPTION: See Exhibit â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? PROPERTY ADDRESS: 209 Preston St. NW and 730 Hwy. 16 & 52 E, Preston, MN 55965 PARCEL NUMBER: 17-0001-070 &17-0403-00 The two parcels shall be sold separately, together with all improvements and buildings located thereon, and all rights, title, claim and demand of any nature whatsoever of the defendants in and to the mortgaged premises described above, or any part thereof; that all estates, rights, title and interest of any nature whatsoever, in any way belonging or relating to the mortgaged premises, together with all equipment, fixtures or other property of any kind whatsoever owned by the defendants and located on the mortgaged premises, and all leases and other agreements effecting the use of the occupancy of the mortgaged premises now or herein after entered into, the right to receive and apply rents, issues and profits from the mortgaged premises, and all the proceeds of the foregoing, together with the premises. Dated 01-10-2017 FILLMORE COUNTY SHERlFF Thomas Kaase by /s/Lt. Brian K. Miner, Deputy Attorney Daniel E. Dunn Main Street Law Offices PO Box 1627 La Crosse, WI 54602 MAIN STREET LAW OFFICES is attempting to collect a debt on our clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behalf and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. Parcel A: Part of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 5, Township 102 North of Range 10 West, City of Preston, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes 15 seconds East (assumed bearing) along the North line of said NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, 526.00 feet; thence South 00 degree 21 minutes 04 seconds West, parallel with the West line of said NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, 846,76 feet; thence North 79 degrees 02 minutes 18 seconds East, 352.64 feet to the point of beginning of the tract of land to be herein described: Thence continuing North 79 degrees 02 minutes 18 seconds East, 75,00 feet: thence North 32 degrees 45 minutes 02 seconds West, 36,19 feet; thence North 19 degrees 10 minutes 01 second West, 32.04 feet; thence North 04 degrees 56 minutes 51 seconds West, 35.46 feet; thence North 08 degrees 21 minutes 01 second East, 35.03 feet; thence North 21 degrees 12 minutes 58 seconds East, 36.65 feet; thence North 43 degrees 26 minutes 23 seconds East, 103.42 feet to the Southerly right-of-way line of Minnesota Trunk Highway No, 62; thence Southeasterly 296,49 feet along said right-of-way line and along a nontangential curve, concave to the Southwest, having a radius 01 1457.90 feel and a central angle of 11 degrees 39 minutes 08 seconds (chord bears South 50 degrees 48 minutes 23 seconds East and a chord length Is 295,98 feet); thence South 45 degrees 01 minute 20 seconds East tangent to said curve and along said rightof-way line, 14.78 feet; thence North 76 degrees 09 minutes 12 seconds East, along said right-of-way line, 23.37 feet; thence South 44 degrees 58 minutes 48 seconds East, along said right-of-way line, 58.22 feet; thence South 75 degrees 04 minutes 22 seconds West, 430.77 feet; thence North 10 degrees 57 minutes 39 seconds West, 91.50 feet to the point of beginning, TOGETHER WITH and subject to a

non-exclusive 50 foot wide easement, for ingress and egress, over and across that part of the NW 1/4 or the NW 1/4 and that part of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 5, Township 102 North of Range 10 West, City of Preston, Fillmore County, Minnesota, the centerline of said easement being described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner 01 said NW 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of the NW 1/4: thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 19 seconds East (assumed bearing) along the North line of said NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, 526,00 feet; thence South 00 degree 00 minutes 39 seconds East parallel with the Westline of said NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, 846,76 feet; thence North 78 degrees 40 minutes 35 seconds East, 352.64 feet; thence South 11 degrees 19 minutes 22 seconds East, 91.50 feet to the point of beginning of said easement centerline: Thence North 74 degreas 42 minutes 39 seconds East, 430.85 feel 10 the Southwesterly right-ofway line of Minnesota Trunk Highway No. 52 and Ihere terminating, The sidelines of said easement are longer or shorter to meet existing properly lines, EXCEPT any lands sold to State of Minnesota In Warranly Deed filed December 1, 2004 as Document No. 343388, and described as follows: That part of the Nonh 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 5, Township 102 Nonh, Range 10 West, shown as Parcel 78 on Minnesota Department of Transportation Right of Way Plat No. 23-65. 730 Hwy16 & 52E (Tax Parcel No. 17.0001.070) EXHIBIT â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? Parcel B: Lot 2 and the East 1/2 of Lot 3 in Block 8 in John Kaerchers Addition to the Village of Preston, Fillmore County, Minnesota, EXCEPT the following described parcel: Commencing 60 feet South of the Northeast corner of said Lot 2, thence North 60 feet; thence West 20 feet; thence Southeast to the place of beginning. Publish 30,6,13,20,27,6

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 23-CV-16-757 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE In the Matter of the Petition of Branch Banking and Trust Company, a North Carolina corporation, in relation to Certificate of Title No. 302 issued for land in the County of Fillmore and State of Minnesota and legally described as follows: See attached Legal Description TO: Daniel P. Derieg Upon receiving and filing the Report of the Examiner of Titles in the aboveentitled matter, IT IS ORDERED, that you, and all persons interested, appear before this Court on March 7, 2017 at 1:15 p.m. at the Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore Street, City of Preston, in said County, and then, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, show cause, if there is any, why this Court should not enter an Order as follows: That the Registrar of Titles, upon the filing of a certified copy of this Order, cancel Certificate of Title No. 302 and enter new Certificates of Title for land therein described in favor of Branch Banking and Trust Company, subject to the Memorial of Document Nos. 000525 and 000526, but free and clear from all other memorials now appearing on the present Certificates of Title, the last of which is Document No. 000912, and free from the memorial of this Order. Attendance is required only by those who wish to object to the entry of the above-described Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that this Order be served: (a) at least 10 days before the hearing upon the above-named parties residing in this State in the manner provided by law for the service of Summons in a civil action; (b) at least 14 days before the hearing upon each of the above-named nonresidents by sending a copy of this Order to the nonresidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s post office address, by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested; (c) upon each of the above-named parties who cannot be found by two weeks published notice and by sending a copy of this Order at least 14 days before the hearing by first class mail to the last known address of the party and by sending another copy of this Order at least 14 days before the hearing by first class mail to the address of such party as stated on the Certificate of Title if an address is so stated; (d) upon a dissolved, withdrawn, or revoked business entity governed by Minn. Stat., Chp. 302A, 303, 317A, 322A, 322B or 323 in the manner provided by Minn. Stat. Â§5.25; (e) at least 60 days prior to the hearing upon the United States of America Internal Revenue Service by serving one copy of the notice together with the Petition and Report of Examiner filed herein upon the United States District Attorney or an Assistant United States District Attorney for the Fourth Division of the District of Minnesota and by mailing two copies of the Petition, two copies of the Report of Examiner and two copies of the notice to the Attorney General in Washington, D.C., by registered or certified mail. Dated: December 27, 2016 Approved : /s/William J. Ryan Examiner /s/Matthew J. Opat Judge of the District Court USSET, WEINGARDEN & LIEBO P.L.L.P Adam Soczynski, #0264805 Attorney for Petitioner 4500 Park Glen Road, Suite 300 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416 (952) 925-3644 Telephone (952) 925-5879 Facsimile Publish 30,6

Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: December 22, 2016 BY THE COURT /s/ Matthew J Opat Judge of District Court /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Petitioner Michael G. Kula, Esq. Michael G. Kula, P.A. 1275 St. Clair Avenue Saint Paul, MN, 55105 Attorney License No: 181080 Telephone: (651) 699-1499 FAX: (651) 699-0134 Email: mkula@michaelgkula.com Publish 30,6

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-17- 31 Estate of Arden Paul Pederson a/k/a Arden Pederson, Decedent NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL, DETERMINATION OF PARTIAL TESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on March 7, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 101 Fiilmore Street, Preston, MN 55965, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated, June 4,1998, (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Willâ&#x20AC;?), and for the appointment of Steven W. Hadoff, whose address is 1030 N. Broadway St., Spring Valley, MN, 55975 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in S an UNSUPERVISED in â&#x2013;Ąa SUPERVISED administration. In addition, the petition seeks formal determination that the Decedent died partially testate, and requests determination of Decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heirs. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with fiill power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: January 19, 2017 BY THE COURT Opat, Matthew, Judge of District Court James D. Attwood, Court Administrator Attorney for the Petitioner: Thomas M. MAnion Law Office of Thomas M. Manio, P.A. 204 Parkway Ave. N., P.O. Box 420 Lanesboro, MN 55949 Attorney License No: 0067167 Telephone: (507) 467-2317 FAX: (507) 467-2400 Email: tmanion@tmanionlway.com Publish 30,6

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-16-848 Estate of PATRICIA LORRAINE HANSON, Decedent NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on February 8, 2017, at 1:15 P.M., a hearing will be held in this Court at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated April 16, 2015, (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Willâ&#x20AC;?), and for the appointment of Kyle L. Hanson, whose address is 2435 Logan Avenue, Superior, Wisconsin 54880 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to

NOtice of meeting change amherst township Amherst Township will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, February 16, 2017, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. Publish 6,13 Meeting Notice There will be a meeting of the FillmoreHouston Joint Board of Health on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Mabel Community Center, 201 Main St S, Mabel, MN. The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. Publish 6,13

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AUCTION CALENDAR Mon., February 13, 2017 at 6pm - Hay & straw auction. For more info, call Jen, 507-743-2250. Listing in the Journal

Through February 22, 2017 at 1pm - Farm real estate located approx. 2.5 miles south of Harmony, MN. 190 acres total, 177 of those acres tillable cropland. For more information, contact Greg Schieber, 507-886-6131. Listing in the Journal

ONLINE AUCTIONS Through Sun., February 12 at 5:30pm - Many prints, guns, ammo, coins, furniture, antiques, collectibles and much more! DARR online auction. For more info and complete listing, DARR Auctions & Realty 800-852-0010 or www.darrauctions.com. Listing in Journal.

Through Thurs., February 16 at 6pm - Drills, saws, farm toys, furniture, prints and so much more! For more information, contact Gehling Auction Company at 507-765-2131 or www. gehlingauction.com. Listing in the Journal

Through March 9, 2017 at 7pm - 2 BR ranch home in Rushford, MN. DARR online auction. For more info and complete listing, DARR Auctions & Realty 800-852-0010 or www.darrauctions.com. Listing in the Journal

CUTE KIDS OF FILLMORE COUNTY

On Monday, February 13, 2017, the Fillmore County Journal will be publishing a special section titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cute Kids of Fillmore Countyâ&#x20AC;?, celebrating the excitement and energy sparked by the birth of all of the children in Fillmore County.

This section will recognize all of our little ones in Fillmore County with pictures of newborns up to two years of age for anyone who submits a photo for publication. In addition, we will be conducting a drawing for a $100, $50 and $25 gift card to supporting local businesses for three lucky children. Along with photos of children, our newspaper will be dedicating content relating to parents of young children.

Parents can submit their childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photo completely free of charge. Along with the photo, please include the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name, both parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; names, address, city, state and zip code -- AND please include your phone number so we can contact you if you are one of the drawing winners. No photos taken by a professional photographer may be submitted by any parents without the written consent of copyright release for publication in the Fillmore County Journal. The deadline for submitting photos is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. Please submit photos to ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com

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