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Get your pet’s hiney shiny in Spring Valley By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com
We all love our pets and we love them even more when they are squeaky clean and sporting a new haircut. There is a new business in Spring Valley, Minn., that will pamper your pet while giving them a makeover. The Shiny Hiney is now open at 142 N. Broadway in Spring Valley. Owners of the full service dog grooming business, Bruce and Shelly Skindelien, are very excited to greet pets and their owners to their new shop. When asked why they wanted to open a dog grooming business Bruce stated, “We’ve always trimmed our own dogs,” and they thought about someday opening a business. “This opportunity was available here,” he said, and they thought now would be a good
time to take the leap, to the surprise of their grown children who had never taken their parents’ idea too seriously. “The Shiny Hiney came from years back when we had an English Springer and she would come back from the groomer,” Bruce explains. Bruce always would tell his kids he was going to have a business someday called The Shiny Hiney but they kind of thought he was just joking around. When the Skindelien’s recently told their family, including children Andy, 38, Liz, 36, and Silke, 29, and their two grandchildren that they were going to open The Shiny Hiney they didn’t believe them at first, but when they realized it was true they became very supportive. See SHINY HINEY Page 2
Mabel given green light for new tanker fire truck By A nnie Lewis annie@fillmorecountyjournal.com
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Chafield approves pension benefit raise for firefighters By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Luke Thieke, president of the Relief Association, reviewed the association’s financial statement at the March 12 meeting of the Chatfield City Council. Thieke reported that their finances are in excellent shape. A raise of $550 per year of service was proposed, allowing for a total of $2,300 per year of service. To qualify for full pension benefits a firefighter must complete 20 years of service. The association currently has a surplus of 30%. With the raise the surplus will be reduced to 14%. The association’s funds which are invest-
ed with the Minnesota State Board of Investment have been doing well. Thieke also reported that they were able to generate $8,000 at the annual Western Days dance. A new rule, membership dues in the amount of $100, provides $2,600 additional revenue. The pension raise was approved unanimously. Other business in brief • The first consideration of Ordinance #430 - Sunday Liquor Hours was approved. “A licensee who has an on-sale intoxicating liquor or wine license permitting sales on a Sunday,” may serve liquor or wine in conjunction with serving food between the hours of 10 a.m. Sunday and
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At its March meeting, Mabel council members voted to approve the purchase of a new 3,000-gallon tanker fire truck. Members of the fire department had formed a committee to research the cost and companies to replace the existing 2,000-gallon tanker. Chad Loppnow, head of the committee, told the council that Custom Fab & Body out of Marion, Wis., came in with the best bid at $190,400. Payment for the new truck will come from the fire equipment fund. No taxpayer dollars will be used.
City Council Member, Gary Morken, asked if the committee had checked the state bids to purchase the truck. The committee had not and agreed to do that to see if the cost could be reduced. The old truck will be given to the City of Mabel for use by the Public Works Department. They will sell the stainless tanker portion and the radio will be installed in the new truck. The final plans for the daycare center went out for bids and three contractors responded. They were Caledonia Lumber with a $404,589 bid, Tollefson Con-
Bruce and Shelly Skindelien stand behind the counter in their new business, The Shiny Hiney, located in Spring Valley, Minn. Photo by Barb Jeffers
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“The kids are behind us 100%,� states Shelly, saying they have been lots of support through the process. They have stepped up and helped out a lot, notes Shelly. Dog trainer and owner of Ladd K9, Carla Ladd, who initially started a dog grooming business in the building in 2011, is now helping the Skindelien’s get their business up and running smoothly while providing helpful training and tips on grooming dogs. Although the space was used for a dog grooming business in the past, it was in need of some improvements and the Skindelien’s wanted to add their own personal touch. The First State Bank of Spring Valley, who owns the building, installed all new flooring, ceiling tiles and lighting fixtures, which was a vast improvement. In December 2017 and January 2018 the Skindelien’s began their part of the remodeling project. Bruce re-plumbed much of the space and together they built the desk area and
Carla Ladd gives a dog a trim at The Shiny Hiney as Bruce Skindelien assists. Ladd is helping the owners of The Shiny Hiney, Bruce and Shelly Skindelien, get their new business up and running. Photo by Barb Jeffers painted the rooms in wonderfully bright and colorful hues, then added a wood pallet wall and trim that Shelly then washed with accent colors, which really sets a relaxed mood. New equipment was brought in, such as a large state-of-theart bathtub and grooming areas were set up with the dogs’ comfort in mind.
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“It evolved into a fun atmosphere,� comments Shelly, which is what they wanted to create for their customers. Now that the work is complete they are excited to be opening the doors of The Shiny Hiney to new customers. “We are looking forward to meeting people and meeting dogs,� states Shelly. As the couple currently have other jobs, Bruce works for the Goodin Company which is a distributer in the heating, cooling and piping industry, and Shelly works part time at the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office working as dispatch, 911 operator and doing office work, The Shiny Hiney will be open by appointment only for the foreseeable future. “This will be my retirement career,� says Bruce. “We are really going to like it I think,�
Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips! states Shelly, as they both enjoy working with dogs and meeting people. Services offered at The Shiny Hiney includes a bath and nails done, or a Bath and Trim which includes a bath, blowdry, brush-out, trimming of face and feet, nail trim and ear cleaning, or you can give your dog the works with the Full Clip that includes a bath, blowdry, brush-out, full body clip, nail trim and ears cleaned. Add-ons such as nail polish, shedding treatment and blueberry facials are also available. The Shiny Hiney does not offer boarding of animals. Currently The Shiny Hiney does not carry any product lines or merchandise as Shelly explains, “We are going to
focus on the dog grooming right now,� but says down the road they may have products available. The Skindelien’s certainly have a fondness for dogs, as they state on their website, www. The-Shiny-Hiney.com, “We have been life-long dog lovers,� adding, “even when they pee on the carpet or bark on the couch,� they still love them as all of us dog lovers can relate to. And when your dog loving friends ask who your groomer is you can say “I got mine at the Shiny Hiney!� which is the motto of the business. To make an appointment at The Shiny Hiney phone (507) 346-1806. For further information go to The-Shiny-Hiney. com or facebook/theshinyhiney.
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C ommentary Leave busy to the bees By Eric Leitzen Hokah, MN Why does everyone want to be busy? You see it all the time: social media feeds flooded with pictures of this event and that outing, conversations hijacked by talk of how tiring it all is, countless plans forced off the rails by that four-letter Eric Leitzen word “busy.” The strangest part, though, is seeing how, for all of the complaining about it, no one seems to be doing anything to stop it or even tone it down a little. For some reason, it seems like we’re a society so drunk on competition
that we not only put ourselves through the wringer in a contest to show who’s the busiest of them all... but we keep telling ourselves, through repeated conversations with other people... that we like it. Why? I hate being busy. I love doing nothing. Nothing’s better to me than a lazy Sunday afternoon spent watching the tube, or taking my kids to the park, or maybe just grabbing a nap. My workload has been increased recently, which now means I almost never get a day off between work and what you might want to call two “high energy” kids. So I look for every moment I can relax, but when I do, I have this awful little doubt, this pressure that sits on my shoulders from a world where only the ones who can
always point to how busy they are will be seen as doing it “right,” and I feel lazy, and I feel like a bad parent and husband, and I start to wonder if I need to start cramming every other waking moment with sports, activities, planning, and planning to plan a plan for a future plan. After all, everyone else says they are so busy, so I have to be the one in the wrong... right? Honestly, I don’t know. What I do know is that since taking on more work I can barely make it to 10 p.m. most nights, snoring in my wife’s face as she’s trying to watch something on Netflix. The couch has become my greatest enemy, and if someone told me that there was actually some sort of kryptonite in there sapping my strength, I would honestly want to believe them. I don’t know how folks live these lives of practices, parties, performances, and other things that start with the letter p,
What is liberty?
freedom or rights. - Do we have the freedom to exploit the environment for personal gain or should we have the freedom to access clean air and water? - Do employers have the right to hire people at low wages that force tax payers to subsidize the workers or do people working full-time have the right to make a living? - Are employers, based on their religious beliefs, at liberty to define what healthcare workers can access or should every family have the liberty to choose the healthcare they need? - Do people have the right to own a military weapon or do children have the right to increased school safety and to stay alive? - Should every citizen have the right to vote or should that right depend on demographics or past mistakes? - Should the work place be
a place where the “golden rule” is, “He who has the gold has the right to make the rules?” Should workers have the right to organize and bargain? Should the work place be so democratic that workers have a say in the decisions that impact their lives? - Is liberty defined as access to cheap products or access to a beautiful healthy, environment? - Should a few people have the liberty to accumulate another billion dollars or should all people have the liberty to have their basic needs met even if the larger community must help those who cannot help themselves? - Should one have the freedom to mock handicapped people and grab genitals or does everyone have the freedom to control their own body and not be publicly humiliated? - Do those with religious
By Dr. Bryan Van Gorp Rushford, MN Our country is more divided than any time since 1968 when progressive leaders like Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. were assassinated and there were riots in the streets. Citizens are rarely uniformly conservative or progressive on all issues. People may be fiscally conservative and socially progressive. They may be conservative on environmental issues, favor conserving resources, but proDr. Bryan gressive on Van Gorp reproductive rights. One of the ways people differ is on how they define liberty, Editorial Cartoon
and I worry as my kids get older I won’t be seen as a “good” dad if I’m not signing them up for, and participating in, everything under the gosh darn sun. Luckily, I’ve still got enough of that Bears-fan-raised-in-Packercountry stubbornness in me to convince myself that taking a nap on a Sunday afternoon is somehow a revolutionary act against a world that demands I be always working, so for the time being you’ll find me under the covers... until my three-year old dropkicks me awake. But, for the three people that actually read this far in my columns, I want to stress some solidarity and tell you it’s ok to be a little lazy. It’s okay to want a break, or a day off. All we’ve got to show for nearly 40 years of increased productivity and a country that takes less vacations than anyone else is wages that would be laughed off the shop floor in 1968, so maybe it’s time
we take a lesson from those teachers in West Virginia (or maybe Oklahoma or Kentucky, by the time this goes to print) and say, “I deserve to be paid decently for my work, and part of that decent payment can be measured in time off.” And then, when you actually get some time off, don’t fill it with trips and outings to wow your friends. Maybe you won’t have the coolest Instagram timeline, or Twitter profile, or whatever, but at least you’ll be happy and taking a break every now and again might help you live a little longer. Life’s too short to spend it constantly worrying if you’re busy enough; think about how nuts that sounds. Take some time, kick back, and what’s more important, make sure your boss, or your Facebook friends, or maybe even your family know that not only do you not care if you look lazy, that you deserve a little lazy.
beliefs have the right to impose the dictates of that religion on others or do we have the right to live under laws created by the larger conglomerate society or the right to live free of religion altogether? - Are businesses at liberty to operate without regulations that might impinge on profits or do people have the liberty to live free of toxins, pollutants, and the right to safe food and drugs? - Should people have the right to have as many children as they want or do children have the right to a sustainable future created by living within the constraints of our ecosystem? - Is liberty the right to subjugate others or is it being able to compete on a level playing field or is it the freedom of knowing we have a safety net. - Should ICE have the freedom to deport people brought here as children, who have only known the USA as home or should those people, now
adults with children that are citizens have the freedom to stay with their families? What if they are veterans? We must acknowledge that no one’s rights are absolute. Each person’s behavior affects others. A person can say, “It is my land and I can do what I want with it,” but what if that person’s actions decrease their neighbor’s quality of life or property value? Often a person exercising their rights infringes on another person’s rights. One person’s freedom to wave their arms ends at another person’s nose. Everyone likes to focus on their own rights but with each right comes a corresponding responsibility. The right to free speech comes with the responsibility to speak truthfully. The right to make decisions that impact others, carries the responsibility of caring for and protecting those others. To whom much has been given, much is expected.
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C ommentary One Moment, Please... Play video games or go to work? By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com As of December 2017, the unemployment rate in Minnesota dipped to 3.1%. And, according to DEED (Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development), Fillmore County hovers closer to 2.9%. And, if you ask any business owner about their hiring prognosis, they Jason Sethre are less and less optimistic about finding candidates to fill their open positions. From 2008 to 2018, we have seen a dramatic shift in the employment market. The improving economy may have something to do with the pendulum swinging in favor of the most employable Americans. It could also have something to do with the nearly 71 million boomers who are moving in the direction of retirement. I think we’ve all heard that there will not be enough people to fill their jobs. Believe it or not, there are highly employable young adult males sitting on couches across America ready to take on the world. Not necessarily in the workforce or even in the real world for that matter. They
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are playing games like Call of Duty, Mindcraft, and Fortnite online with other young nonworking men just like themselves. It’s a pretty good gig, if you can garner the support of parents who will provide you with housing, Cheetos, Mountain Dew, a high speed Internet connection, unlimited playing time on an Xbox or PlayStation 4 — and zero expectations to establish goals beyond basement dwelling. While they may be aspiring YouTubers, showing off their gaming skills to a crowd of 10-year-olds, they apparently have no plans of contributing anything to the real world. I recently attended the 2018 Explore Minnesota Tourism conference in Mankato, Minn., in the first week of March. It was like attending a marketing conference on steroids. The staff at Explore Minnesota did a dynamite job of lining up speakers and special sessions that covered the gamut. One of the most compelling speakers was economist Anirban Basu, Chairman and CEO of the Baltimore-based Sage Policy Group, Inc. He touched on a number of areas relating to our economy, but one of the most interesting pieces of information related to employment since The Financial Crisis of 2008. Basu presented research supported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, pointing out that only 88.7% of males between the ages of 24-34
Government this week Monday, March 19 • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 5:30 p.m. • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield School Board, High School Media Center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 20 • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 6 p.m. • Rushford Village City Council, Village Hall, 7 p.m. Monday, March 26 • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Schedule subject to change.
Above images provided by Sage Policy Group, Inc., based in Baltimore, Md. are participating in the U.S. Labor Force. And, only 73.8% of males between the ages of 20-24 are participating in the U.S. Labor Force. According to Basu’s research, the males who are not working are also
not going to college. “What are they doing?” he said. “They’re playing video games.” The room full of more than 500 tourism marketers looked at each other in awe.
So, how do we turn these gamers into workers? And, how do we prevent another generation from following this same trend? The answers may seem pretty simple. Right parents?
Letter about What do we care about?... To the Editor, We care about ducks. They often fly in flocks, and from a duck’s perspective, this might be a curse, or a blessing. A curse because a fast-shooting hunter might be quick enough to take more than one duck from a passing flight. A blessing, because the sheer density of prospective targets may render the shooter incapable of concentrating sufficiently on an individual duck to hit the target. Duck hunters know that collateral damage to the environment ensues when ducks crippled with lead shot pass lead poisoning on to scavengers and raptors. It is well-known that lead from shotshells can and has become a food contaminant for all creatures living in the marsh. Duck hunters revere the natural beauty of ducks and the environments they inhabit. To preserve opportunities for future hunting, duck hunters agreed, early in the last century, to limit the ammunition capacity of their firearms to
a maximum of three cartridges. When the ecological consequences of exposure to metallic lead were understood, hunters willingly backed a conversion to lead-free shot. It is clear from our efforts to conserve ducks and marshlands that reasonable regulation of firepower, magazine capacity, and projectile charactistics can
make the environment safer for all inhabitants of the marsh. We care about ducks. When will we have the courage and respect for human life necessary to protect humans in environs including public schools, nightclubs, movie theatres, public streets, concerts, and churches? George Spangler Chatfield, MN
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action needed! Summer playtime at the farm with cousins from both sides of the family (Augs and Follensbees) was Steven Allen Aug Steven Allen Aug was born filled with shenanigans of many May 1, 1951, in Rochester, sorts. Minn., to Donald C. and Joanne After graduating high school F. (Follensbee) Aug, the eldest of in 1969 (football, Thespian four children. He passed away Club and homecoming royalty), on Thursday, March 8, 2018, in Steven studied Hospitality ManRochester, Minn. Steven spent agement at RCTC and worked at his first years growing up in “the the Kahler’s Elizabethan Room. He was a very gifted chef. house in town” in Preston. Steve’s love of sports started In town, early with Grandpa Gus cartSteve’s Aunt ing him to baseball games in Carol would Greenleafton and neighboring often babysit towns. In 1963, Steve was on him and the baseball Championship his friends Little League team of FillmoreCraig and Houston counties. As an adult, Jeff Thauhe was an avid Twins, Gopher wald, carting Steven Allen and Vikings fan, following all them around Aug the games (when he wasn’t playPreston in Steven’s little red wagon. For ing solitaire!). quiet time at home, he would Steve knew many challenges retreat to the basement with his in life, yet God did not fail cat Violet and color at the table him. After spending time in California and working in Texas his dad had set up for him. Steven and his parents post-high school, Steve returned moved to the Aug farm in rural to Rochester, Minn., in the late Carimona Township on the 1980’s. edge of Buffalo Grove in 1956. Spending time and correHe quickly made friends in the sponding with his siblings and neighborhood, in particular greater family provided joy and with the Kruegel kids who lived purpose for Steve, especially enjoying family reunions with at the top of “Kruegel Hill.” He also babysat cousins Lynn the Follensbees, Augs and Sikand Debbie Sikkink who lived kinks. His church family at across the road. Steven said in First Presbyterian Church prolater years what good kids they vided great love and acceptance were – all he needed to do was of him by honoring him with make them popcorn and get being a deacon, assistant custhem to bed. No disciplinary todian, and visiting shut-ins.
A few days before he passed, he dropped off his pledge and donation of groceries to the food shelf at his church. For one with little means, Steven followed in his mother’s footsteps knowing it is more blessed to give than receive, all the while doing it with his own kind, and gentle, quiet nature. Steven is survived by brother Charles (Vonnie) Aug of Preston, sisters Virginia Aug of Minneapolis and Alberta Aug of Preston, niece Nikki Aug, nephews Jordan Aug and Jeremy (Katie) Aug, great-nephew Max Aug, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Donald C. and Joanne F. Aug and an infant brother. His body has been donated to the Mayo Foundation for research. Services for Steven will be Saturday, March 17, 2018, at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior, 10-11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 512 Third St. SW, Rochester, Minn. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to First Presbyterian Church. May God bless the memory and character of Steven Allen Aug.
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Fillmore County Church Directory Canton-Scotland Presbyterian Church……..........Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Avenue, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Christ Lutheran Church..........………………..........Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…..........……….......Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church...........Sat. - 5 :30pm & Sun. - 9: 00am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 St. Columban Church.…..…….......………………..Sundays - 10 : 00am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 St. Mary’s Catholic Church...…...................................Sundays - 8:00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923
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Minnesota churches at Akeley/ Hubbard, Fosston/Erskine/Pine Bend (Indian Mission), Akeley/ Cass Lake/Guthrie, Park Rapids; Mabel/Newburg, Caledonia, Eyota, North Branch, and several interim appointments. Burton led several horse camps, bicycle camps and youth church wilderness camps. He felt privileged to work part-time for several Christian farmers, including his brother Wayne Hoag. In 1989 Burton and Sonja moved to their retirement hobby farm at Hamilton in rural Racine, Minn., where they resided until August 2015, then moved to Rochester. Burton is survived by his wife Sonja, four daughters: Lavonne (John) Zafft of Minot, N. Dak.; Dianne (Al) Barker of Rochester, Minn.; Sharon Hoag Jaslow of White Bear Lake, Minn.,
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Hoag. He was raised on the homesteaded Hoag farm south of Harmony, Minn., and graduated from Harmony High School in 1949. He received a bachelor of science degree from Iowa State Rev. Burton L. College in Hoag 1953 and a Masters of Divinity from Perkins School of Theology/Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Tex., in 1959. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. Burton was married on June 1, 1956, to Sonja L. Bates. The couple lived in Texas until Burton finished seminary and then returned to Minnesota. As an ordained United Methodist pastor, Burton served
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2018 Teacher of The Year? Teachers have a very challenging and important job, shaping the minds of our future generations. Teacher Appreciation Day is May 8, 2018, and our team at the Fillmore County Journal will be working with all of the school districts in Fillmore County to recognize all teachers for their service. The Fillmore County Journal will be recognizing one special educator in Fillmore County who has gone above and beyond the call of duty, engaged students with innovative teaching methods, and helped students achieve a high level of academic success. To nominate a teacher, please fill out the for m below. All nominations are due at the Fillmore County Jour nal office, 136 St. Anthony Street S, P.O. Box 496, Preston, Minn. 55965 by noon on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Please be sure to include as many details as possible with your nomination, and feel free to include additional documents if you need more space to express support for your nominee. Call 507-765-2151 with questions regarding nominations. The Teacher of the Year will be recognized in the May 7, 2018 issue of the Fillmore County Journal, following an award presentation sponsored by Drury's Furniture Store, Har mony Foods, Preston Foods, Rushford Foods, and Ody’s Country Meats & Catering.
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and Rhonda (Jeff) McCabe of Blooming Prairie, Minn.; nine grandchildren: Destiny (Royce) Rock, Brittany Zafft, Ty (Phyllis) Barker, Nathan (Cori) Barker, Andrew “AJ” (Teresa) Barker, Danae (Corey) McClure, Leah Jaslow (Brady Combs), Brendan (Kayla) McCabe and Ryan McCabe (Shari Sahl); seven great-grandchildren: Maceo, May, Stella, Max, Jaden, Levi and Brecken; two sisters-in-law and their husbands, Susan and Vern Foss, and Joyce and Ernie Lorette; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two infant sisters, a half-sister Kathleen Peterson; brother Wayne Hoag and his wife, Jeanine and sister Barbara Willford and her husband, Earl. A celebration of Burton’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2018, at Peace United Church of Christ, 1503 2nd Ave NE, Rochester, Minn., officiated by Rev. Paul Bauch and Rev. Alan Vrieze. A time of visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday morning. Burial will take place at State Line Cemetery in rural Harmony, Minn., at a later date. If you choose to make a memorial donation, please consider: Feeding America, Peace United Church of Christ - Rochester Minn.; or United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). Arrangements are with Griffin-Gray Funeral Home in Stewartville, Minn., www.griffin-gray.com. Madelyne ( Mitzie ) McNiff Balcome McGowan Madelyne was a loving sister, wife to two husbands, mother of two sons, and grandmother and great-grandmother. She was generous, enjoyed hosting guests, and lived a full life including career, travel, gardening, sewing, church, the beach house, and family. Her energy and positive humor will be missed. Madelyne passed away peacefully on March 2, 2018 at Falls River Village, where she had been living for several years. Madelyne was born in Athol, S. Dak., on June 15, 1929, to the late Francis and Lillian McNiff. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Preston, Minn., where she grew up on the family farm and graduated from high school in 1947. After her graduation, like many of the women at that time, she was a telephone operator in Rochester. She then attended beauty school in Minneapolis and upon completion, returned to Rochester. In June 1950 she married John Balcome of Chatfield. In addition to raising two sons, she was the credit manager at Dayton’s Department Store in Rochester for a number of years before moving with her family to Raleigh, N. C. in 1965. There she was the credit manager at JC Penney’s store in North Raleigh for several years. After John passed away in 1981, she worked in
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85, of Lanesboro, died Thursday, March 1, 2018, due to complications of Inclusion Body Myositis. Jerry was born October 30, 1932, in Eugene, Oreg., to Harold and Jennie (Peterson) Olson. He grew up in Luck, Wis., graduating from Luck High School in 1951. Jerry served in the U.S. Coast Guard (Korean War) Atlantic Ocean Coast Patrol. While stationed in Por t la nd, Maine, he was introduced to Vivian Irene M a cVa n e . He brought Vivian home Gerald Olson to the midwest and they were married June 23, 1957, at the Methodist Church in Atlas, Wis. They resided in Minneapolis where Jerry attended MN School of Business and was later employed by Iowa National Mutual Insurance Co. as a workman’s compensation auditor. In 1970, Jerry moved his family to Lanesboro. Jerry’s job brought him through parts of Wisconsin and Iowa, but mostly southern Minnesota where he enjoyed the friendship and company of many “golf buddies.” He enjoyed sports at all levels, especially Wisconsin and Minnesota teams and the Green Bay Packers foremost, especially visiting Lambeau. He would drive many extra miles to be home to attend his children’s activities and always schedule his work route to be present at out of town games. Jerry spent many pleasurable days with family and friends camping, canoeing, fishing, playing softball and cutting wood. He especially enjoyed singing with the Elstad Lutheran Church choir for the Christmas Cantata, and the Lanesboro Quartet. He retired in 1995 to have the pleasure of golfing with the Gerald “Jerry” Charles Olson Tuesday morning senior men’s Gerald “Jerry” Charles Olson, group. He became a van driver
the credit department at Amoco Oil in Raleigh and eventually retired from there. She and Jim McGowan were married in January 1984. After Jim retired they especially enjoyed travelling, going on a number of cruises and particularly enjoying several trips to Ireland, where they were able to trace their family histories. She participated in a number of activities at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, including the Altar Guild. They were very active in the Friends of Ireland and never missed a St. Patrick’s Day parade. She was an accomplished seamstress who often could be found at nearby assisted living facilities helping the residents with their sewing and garment repair needs. She was an avid bowler and line dancer before health issues forced her to cut back on those activities. She was predeceased by two sisters and a brother as well as by a stepson, David McGowan. She is survived by Jim, her husband of 33 years; her sons Stephen (Deborah) of Charlotte, N. C., and Thom (JoAnna) of Raleigh N. C.; four grandchildren: Matthew Balcome (Danya), Kelly Balcome, John Balcome (Meryl), and Jason Balcome; great-granddaughter Eliana Kay Balcome, two stepsons: James McGowan (Peggy) of Jackson, N.J., and Kevin McGowan of Cary N.C.; four stepgrandsons: Jimmy McGowan, Danny McGowan, Christopher McGowan, and David McGowan; two stepdaughtersin-law, Lib McGowan of Cary, N.C., and Maria McGowan of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; two sisters, Veronica Fust and Mary Lettenmaier, both of Minneapolis; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Family will have a memorial service at a later date. At the time this was prepared, three days later her husband James McGowan passed away at the same facility.
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for the Lanesboro Public School district and formed memorable relationships with the students. In 2004, the diagnosis of Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) slowly began to change his life. Jerry and his family are very grateful for the compassionate care he received by Rachel and the Mayo Gonda 10 Oncology staff, Good Samaritan Society Home Care – Preston, especially Vickie and Helen, Veteran Services of Minnesota, St. Marys ER, Mary Brigh 6 ICU, Domatilla 5, and the Lanesboro Ambulance. In 2017, he was invited to attend the Freedom Honor Flight to Washington D. C. as a Korean War veteran, an especially humbling honor for him. Accompanied by Chris (his guardian) and Dick Fuller, sponsored by the Lanesboro Legion, LHS and community. Jerry was a member of the United Methodist Church, Lanesboro Golf Course, American Legion, City Planning and Zoning Committee and the Peterson Motors Bowling Team. Jerry is survived by his wife Vivian; brother Dean (Michelle) Olson; children: Jeff (Kate) Olson of Lanesboro, Jennifer Kimball-Olson of Lanesboro, Craig (Glory) Olson of Shawnee, Kans., Rebecca (Chris) Hale of Rochester, and Mike Kimball of Fountain; grandchildren: Gabriel (Whitney) Kimball, Ashley (Brandon) Wangen, Samantha (Phil) Albrecht, Caleb and Rachel Kimball and Ashton and Marryn Hale; and five greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Benjamin Kimball. A Celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at a later date in Lanesboro. The family suggests memorials to: Myositis Research https://myositis.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/get-involved/donate, Good Samaritan Society Home Care — Preston, Lanesboro Ambulance, or the Lanesboro Friends of the Library. Please share a memory of Jerry and sign his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.
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Linette K. Ritter Linette K. Ritter, 56, of Rushford, Minn., died on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at the South Baldwin Medical Center in Foley, Ala. Linette Kay Stoen was born on January 28, 1962, in Decorah, Iowa, to Linette K. Eugene and Ritter Caryl (Dickman) Stoen. She was raised in the Decorah area and was a 1980 graduate of Decorah High School. She then received her bachelor’s degree from Winona State University in Winona, Minn., in 1984. Linette was united in marriage with Kevin Ritter on May 31, 1986, at the Big Canoe Lutheran Church in Highlandville, Iowa. She worked for the United States Federal Bureau of Prisons from 1984 to 2015. Linette enjoyed golfing and traveling, especially traveling for the winters the last three years in Gulf Shores, Ala. She is survived by her husband Kevin; three children: Tyler Ritter of Wisconsin Dells, Wis., Trey (Renee) Ritter of Rushford, Minn., and Tatum Ritter of Rochester, Minn.; mother Caryl Stoen of Ridgeway, Iowa; and by two siblings: Larry (Dianna) Stoen of Rochester, Minn., and Lisa (Steve) Rea of Waterloo, Iowa. Linette was preceded in death by her father. The funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, at Big Canoe Lutheran Church in Highlandville, Iowa, with the Reverend Kurt Bockoven officiating. Burial took place in the church cemetery. Visitation was from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford, Minn., and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church. Leave a memory of Linette and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.
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struction at $411,700 and Gingerich Construction came in at $489,950. The Economic Development Authority (EDA) informed the council of possible financing through the Red Light Program, where federal dollars could be used for a loan at no interest or 1% interest. The program has to go through a co-op like the Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company. Kirsten Wyffels, EDA President, suggested that the city inquire about this loan and ask for $450,000 to cover the cost of building the daycare center and any additional expenses. A meeting was set with the phone company for Monday, March 19 to pursue this financing. A special EDA meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 20 at 5 p.m. and a special council meeting at 5:30 p.m. Councilman Morken asked if the city had a current lease agreement with the daycare provider. City Clerk Karen Larson said that one was signed and should be looked at again to see if everything is current. Morken also questioned if the daycare provider had submitted a formal business plan so the city can feel confident that the projected revenue will be adequate to make the lease payment each month. Mayor Jim Westby said he would get a business plan from the daycare provider. The EDA reported that Joe
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Houdek requested a revolving loan from rural development for $60,000 to help pay for renovations on the old Hwy 44 Bar & Grill, which will be renamed Joe’s Roadhouse. The loan is at 2% interest, to be paid in three years. The city will keep the interest money for other job creation ventures. In other business • Residents can purchase trees and shrubs through the tree program. Orders must be received by April 6. Call (507) 493-5299 for details. • Students from Mabel-Canton sophomore class requested permission to use the road and Steam Engine Park for the 5K prom fundraiser on May 12. The request was approved. • A public hearing for the Wellhead Protection Management Plan was held at the start of the council meeting. Jennifer Ronnenberg, a representative from the Minnesota Department of Health explained the 10-year plan. The council approved it for implementation. • Bills were approved to pay in the amount of $84,232. • The new Ford ¾ ton city truck was ordered and will arrive in about eight weeks. The old truck will be sold by sealed bids to be reviewed on April 11. A special council meeting will be Tuesday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall to discuss the daycare center bids. The regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 11 at 7 p.m.
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Left to right, Fillmore County officials Kevin Olson and Bobbie Jo Vickerman, Fillmore County Commissioner Duane Bakke, and State Representative Greg Davids. The Fillmore County group visited with Rep. Davids at his St. Paul office recently to discuss local government issues. Photo submitted
County adopts five-year highway construction improvement plan By Karen Reisner At the March 13 meeting of the Fillmore County Board, County Engineer Ron Gregg presented the county’s five-year highway construction improvement plan (2017-2021). The five-year capital improvement plan had been discussed in the Highway committee. Gregg noted changes may occur, as the plan is subject to funding and priority. Chairman Mitch Lentz commented that needed projects have been discussed that are not included in the plan due to lack of funding. The major project in 2018 will be the concrete surfacing of CSAH 1 north of Spring Valley to Highway 30. Several bridges are to be replaced, including the Old Barn bridge in Carrolton Township. Federal dollars ($135,000) will allow for a wet reflective edgeline project. Local option sales tax (LOST) funding in 2018 will pay for three culvert replacement projects, 13.5 miles of chipsealing, and the surface reconditioning project with Winona County on CR 104. Wheelage tax projects for 2018 include 18.5 miles of chipsealing. The State Park road account will pay for improvements to the Lanesboro Fish Hatchery Road. Local road improvement projects for 2018 include Goodview Rd. into Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center and Heron Rd. The five-year plan was approved. An Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan was adopted. The plan needs to be in place because it will be tied to federal dollars the county will receive in future years. The plan details the current pedestrian structure within the county and a process by which the network will be brought into compliance with standards set in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Bakke noted there is no federal deadline when all sidewalks, municipal intersections, curb ramps, trails, and traffic control signals have to be in compliance. Gregg commented
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•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am and 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm and 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Semcac bus to Rochester, bus picks up for shopping 9:35am, United Methodist Church, Preston; 10am Fountain State Bank. Call (800) 9443874 to ride. •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.*
•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* •AA Closed Meeting, 12pm, Preston United Methodist Church, 212 St. Anthony St. N., lower level.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library* •Rushford AA Closed meeting, 7pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*
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•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Senior Coffee and Dessert, 9am, Clara House, Harmony.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am and 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm and 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info, (507) 288-6944.*
that upgrades needed for compliance will be made when areas are reconstructed. The plan includes a grievance procedure. Other business in brief • The request to retire, through the Early Retirement Incentive Program, from Office Support Specialist Sr. LuAnn Hoff was accepted with thanks for her 44 years of service. Her retirement is effective May 31. Hoff has worked with two court administrators and three sheriffs during her tenure with the county. • Sheriff Tom Kaase said small modifications need to be made to the jail shower facilities. Shamiah’s Welding provided a bid for work and materials at a total cost of $1,825. The proposal was approved. During the portion of the meeting where commissioners review the warrants Kaase was questioned on his acceptance of a stipend ($80) for driving a veteran to an appointment. Commissioner Marc Prestby maintained as sheriff he is already getting a salary. Kaase explained that he has let Veterans Officer Jason Marquardt know that he would make himself available in an emergency situation where no driver was available to transport a veteran to an appointment. Marquardt approached Kaase a couple of weeks ago telling him compensation was budgeted. Kaase said he received the check yesterday and will sign it over to the Spring Valley VFW. Prestby was OK with that, but didn’t want Kaase to accept compensation in the future. Kaase agreed that in the future he will make sure a voucher is not sent. • Alison Tufte was hired as replacement Merit Office Support Specialist, Sr. (Social Services) effective March 30 as recommended by Hiring committee. • First reading of draft changes of the Distracted Driving policy was presented and will be brought back for a second reading. Commissioner Duane Bakke asked about the use of devices while driving, noting he has observed their use by county employees. Kohn noted there are state statute exemptions for highway maintenance workers and sheriff department officers. However, employees are discouraged from using hand held cell phones while driving. •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* •Canton Historical Society meeting, 5pm, Canton Community Center. Come join us, looking for new members. •Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.* •Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, use side door on Newburg.*
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The policy encourages the use of a hands-free device while talking on a cell phone. • First reading of draft changes of the Outside Employment policy was presented and will be brought back for a second reading. • Out-of-state travel for Traffic Sign Technician, Jeff Dyerson, to attend the Sign Conference in Fargo, N. Dak., March 19-21 was approved. • A variance to the Out of State training policy was requested by County Engineer Gregg. Approval has already been received for Gregg to attend the out-of-state conference to be held at Wisconsin Dells. The variance was granted for the conference which will require lodging for five nights, costing $579. Gregg noted he will drive a county vehicle to the conference. The current policy allows up to $500 to be spent on travel and lodging for outof-state conferences. Prestby suggested the policy should be revisited as it may be outdated. Bakke questioned whether lodging during the conference was intended to by part of the spending limit. Another purpose of the policy is to notify the board when someone plans to attend an out-of-state conference. • During committee reports, fines imposed by Winneshiek County for cardboard contamination were again discussed. Prestby read an e-mail from County Attorney Brett Corson who attended a meeting along with other county officials and Winneshiek County officials. Corson said they were unsuccessful in getting the penalty reduced. Winneshiek County was not sympathetic with the need to educate local haulers on the cardboard issue. Corson suggested the county will have to pay the full penalty and weigh its options in the future. Prestby said they will have to discuss the cardboard issue and Winneshiek County’s response at the Solid Waste committee. Commissioner Randy Dahl asked that the committee educate local haulers. Bakke suggested that dumping of loads by local haulers be observed and logged. He added we have to explore other options. • A closed portion of the board meeting pertained to preliminary consideration of allegations against an employee. •Mabel Public Library Story Hour, 9:30-10:30am. Preschool-elementary. 110 E. Newburg.* •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507) 765-2518.*
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Rushford voices concerns over school district decision By Kirsten Zoellner The Monday, March 12 Rushford Council meeting was slated to have a smaller than average agenda, but a last minute addition took up the bulk of the meeting and brought forth a number of concerns from the council regarding a recent Rushford-Peterson School Board decision. February 26, R-P School Board approved a proposal facilitating discussions for future development of the former elementary and high school buildings. The site was vacated by the district August of last year when the district moved into a new earlychildhood through grade twelve facility. In late 2017, utilities to the site were turned off, a move that R-P Facilities Committee and School Board Member Dean Mierau noted at that meeting the committee should have been apprised of prior. The proposals considered by the district came from David Kane, Senior Architect at Widseth Smith Nolting, of Rochester. Option A included the more formal RFP and RFQ process, including region wide distribution, and was estimated to take 90-120 days and a not-to-exceed cost $15,000. Option B was
Rushford City Administrator Tony Chladek listens to discussion regarding a recent R-P School Board decision. Also pictured are Councilor Jim O’Donnell, left, and Councilor Andrew Linder, center. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner direct consideration of two identified local developers, who have expressed verbal interest in the project. The time frame is 45-60 days with a cost of $8,000. At the city meeting, Chladek reiterated the city’s economic
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“Something different is going on,” responded Chladek. “We want to maintain the integrity of the process. Maybe they have a different perception of things, but I want everyone who has the wherewithal to have a chance at that site. We have to have to go through the RFP process and make decisions. Hopefully, we make them together. This doesn’t meet with community goals and objectives.” Councilor Sally Rymen expressed concern that Option B is less stringent and skips things such as business planning and development plans. “It’s 45 days difference between the options. What is the difference if it’s been sitting there almost a year?” she asked. “I think their main goal is to move on,” noted Benson. “I’m disappointed as well. We don’t want to take over the asset; the objective is to partner. I’m concerned with the direction they’re going. If it’s really just to move on, that’s a different animal.” “It sounded like there was a partnership up until the last school board meeting,” added Councilor Jim O’Donnell. “Up until they took a hard right.” “We’re intimately involved with a piece of property in the heart of our city. It’s a three-acre asset in our community,” stressed Chladek. Chladek, Mayor Chris Hallum, and Councilor O’Donnell met with R-P Superintendent Chuck Ehler, School Board Chairman John Linder, and architect David Kane Tuesday, March 11 to discuss the matter. No official statement or summary was available from the City of Rushford following the meeting. In other news, the city has a recommendation by Rushford Police Chief Adam Eide for the advancement of Officer Nathan Klinski to Sergeant. Klinski was hired in November 2014. In a report to the council, Eide noted Klinski had taken on additional tasks and duties during his time with the department. “It is evident he takes pride in his job and community.” Also approved by the council was a recommendation from Rushford Fire Department Chief Chad Rasmussen for the appointment, effective March 12, of Blake Lea and Logan Brand to the Rushford Fire Department. Several firefighters have retired from the department paving way for the new appointments. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Fillmore County Sports The game could’ve had a theme song, Survivor’s “Burning Heart.” The iconic drum beat from said track theoretically could’ve thumped four days, the length of time each squad prepped for the other. Boys basketball teams from Rushford-Peterson and Kingsland began the year with lofty hopes, particularly come play-off time. And though this year’s Trojans and Knights may not be quite the iconic equivalent of Rocky Balboa/ U.S.A. The Trende versus Ivan Report Drago/ U.S.S.R. from the m o v i e Rocky IV, where the song was made famous. A pair Paul Trende of “rival n a t i o n s” nonetheless “clashed,” “two worlds colliding” in a battle of Fillmore County “east” versus “west,” a spot in the Section final on the line. Each handled quarterfinal foes to prompt such collision.
Trojans Make It Clear to BP; It’s Not Football
In the first Tuesday 1A quarterfinal at Mayo Civic Arena, topseed R-P (20-7) took on 9-seed Blooming Prairie (13-11). The last time the schools met, the Blossoms downed the Trojans in a football semifinal. BP’s student section remembered, chanting to the like. But March isn’t foot-
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tenth time this season a Trojan foe failed to make 40 points. R-P is 10-0 in those games.
Hot Knights Shoot Past B.A.
In the second 1A quarterfinal, 5-seed Kingsland (16-11) took on 4-seed Faribault-Bethlehem Academy (15-11). The Knights have a knack for putting on big performances at Mayo Civic Auditorium. For one half, they were very much on, without range limitations. Wyatt Pruter bombed away, hitting four first half triples (14 pts). Zach Bubany led the offense, scoring seven points, dishing out seven assists. Kingsland shot lights-out all stanza, hitting 16 of 24 attempts (66.7%) to post a 43-24 halftime lead. The Cardinals hinted at getting back in the game after intermission. They scored on six straight possessions, narrowing the gap to nine twice (5647 and 58-49). But Kingsland scored on four straight possessions simultaneously, preventing any further headway. Down the stretch, the Knights put it away at the free throw line. Their last 13 points came from the charity stripe (13 of 17). After building a double-digit first half lead, save for the two nine point leads, Kingsland led by 10-plus the rest of the way. John Fenske’s group downed higher-seeded B.A. by a final of 75-61. The excellent back-court of Bubany and Pruter led the way. Bubany, a 5’7” senior, had a game-high 22 points (3-8 threes, 9-10 FTs) with 5 rebounds and 10 assists. It was his second point-assist doubledouble of the year. Pruter, a 6’1” junior guard, added 19 points (4-6 threes, 5-7 FTs). Fourteen came in the first half. Seven of eight Knights to play had at least four points and three rebounds. Big-guys Jordan Beck (9 pts, 4-7 FGs, 6 rebs) and Ian Meisner (9 pts, 4-4 FGs) helped on the inside. The later had a couple baskets back-to-back to help stave off B.A.’s best run. Kingsland finished the game 23 of 42 from the field (54.8%), 8 of 17 from deep (47.1%), and 21 of 30 from the line (70%). The Knights assisted 17 of 23 field goals. B.A. shot 23 of 54 from the field (42.6%) and 5 of 19 from deep (26.3%). The Cardinals were led by speedy guard Jack Clark (18 pts, 6-12 FGs, 5-6 FTs), Avery Hunt (15 pts, 6-11 FGs, 5 rebs), and burly center Alex Bongers (14 pts, 7-11 FGs, 6 rebs). Hunt scored 12 of his points after intermission.
Retro-Trojans to Section Title Game
And thus, for a spot in the Section 1A final, for a “sub-section” champion or second place trophy, 1-seed R-P (21-7) and 5-seed Kingsland (17-11) battled. The Knights entered in a rare spot. They beat the Trojans back in December 56-47, their first win over R-P since 2012 (eight meetings). As is the case as the stakes get higher in big games, strategy
became key. In an oddity for basketball of any kind these days, the winning team did so almost exclusively without utilizing the three-point shot. Naturally, R-P’s defense was on full-display. They extended their 1-3-1 zone. The goal was to curtail Knight standout shooters Zach Bubany and Wyatt Pruter, who combined for 38 points in the teams’ first meeting. Passes were dictated to the high post or free-throw line area, where other Knights were dared to make decisions, dared to make mid-range shots or facilitating passes. They couldn’t do so consistently, despite their being opportunity. Offensively, R-P attacked from the high and low posts, a little retro-action back to yesteryear, when the game was played more on the interior. Senior forward Jake Paulson was the catalyst. The Trojans offense most often ran through him. Ben Ansell was the favorite weapon. The 6’5” senior center made a huge turn-around in a year’s time, going from not playing versus Spring Grove in the same spot in the play-offs last year, to posting a career-high versus Kingsland. R-P didn’t dominate the contest, but they controlled it, never trailing and there was just a sole tie (2-2). The lead was as high as eight in the first half and six at halftime (23-17). It hung right around ten for most of the second half, until Kingsland was forced to get desperate late, and R-P widened its advantage at the free throw line. The Knights just couldn’t score consistently enough. They never scored on three straight possessions. They went scoreless on three or more five times. Kingsland couldn’t get stops. R-P had just one three-possession span where it didn’t score, and in it, the Trojans missed two free throws. The result; Tom Vix’s Trojans beat John Fenske’s Knights by a final of 56-43. Ansell had a career-
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high 26 points (11-18 FGs, 4-6 FTS) with 6 rebounds. And that occurred going up against Knight 6’8” senior center Ian Meisner. Ansell’s shot 50% or better in 26 of 28 games in which he has played (62.3% for the season). Freshman marksman Luke O’Hare was the only other Trojan in double-figures (10 pts, 5-6 FGs). Paulson had the best all-around game with 9 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists. Pruter (10 points) led Kingsland. He was the only Knight in double figures. All his points came in the second half. Bubany added nine points (3-6 threes). Meisner also had nine points, also all in the second half. R-P shot 20 of 37 (54%) to Kingsland’s 17 of 47 (36.2%). The Trojans were just 1 of 2 from distance, Kingsland 6 of 21. R-P held a significant edge at the free throw line (15 of 25 to 3 of 6), though a lot of that came late in the game. It is a tough end (17-12) for the good Kingsland senior group of Bubany, Meisner, Jordan Beck, Jackson Rindels, Ethan Fenske, Matthew Woods and Daniel Hays-Hall. They were largely responsible for leading the Knights to backto-back good seasons including some memorable moments in the play-offs. They take home subsection second place hardware. R-P (22-7) wins the sub-section and moves on to face long-time 1A East nemesis, 2-seed Spring Grove (24-5), which handled upstart 11-seed Lyle/Pacelli (1611) 68-60. R-P beat SG 64-57 in early January. The Trojans have won 13 of their last 15. SG has won 15 in a row.
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R-P’s Jake Paulson didn’t lead the Trojans in scoring in either their 1A quarterfinal or semifinal wins. But he was a key all-around catalyst, averaging 8.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists in wins over Blooming Prairie and Kingsland. Photo by Paul Trende, Fillmore County Journal
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state runner-up Jake Mandt (145, 38-1) makes the list for a fifth time. He was undefeated in conference matches (9-0) for a third straight year. Freshman state third place finisher Seth Goetzinger (106, 34-8) is a repeat selection. He also was unblemished versus league foes (8-0) including racking up five pins. His closest conference match was a 12-5 decision win. Senior Carter FishJake Mandt baugher (182, 15-9), junior Davontae Goldsmith (170, 25-9), and sophomore Cael Bar-
tels (113, 25-13) are all first time se le ctions. Bartels went 8-1 in league matches. LARP has four selections. Each is a firsttimer. Sam Carter Puetz (152, 18-15) is the Fishbaugher lone Screamin’ Eagle senior to make the list. Junior Dominic Jenkins (145, 26-12), sophomore Ross Herber (106, 32-9), and freshman Gable Speltz (120, 24-10) Davontae also are honGoldsmith ored. Herber
was undefeated in TRC matches (9-0) with six pins. His closest TRC match was a 6-0 win. Speltz (8-1), Jenkins (7-1), and Puetz (7-1) Sam Puetz each had one loss. Speltz had five pins. FCLMC’s lone All-Conference pick is the squad’s lone state representative, freshman Caden Anderson (120, 23-9). Dominic He went 8-1 Jenkins in league matches.
Kingsland’s Jordan Beck gets the best of R-P’s Ben Ansell on this play, blocking the shot. But the Knights rarely got the best of the Trojans 6’5” senior. Ansell had a career-high 26 points to lead R-P to a 56-43 win over the Knights and a berth in the Section title game. Photo by Paul Trende
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By Deanna Kay Phillips Lately this is an over-talked subject that has people rolling their eyes and going “Oh no, not again,” or, “Oh no, not another article about guns and how people are mishandling them.” As I was searching for a topic for Deanna Kay this article, it Phillips was brought to my attention by classmates that I have been focusing on the big topics that are over talked a lot. My past articles being about tattoos and the Confederate flag, so they thought the gun control argument would be right up my alley. With gun control, people think of the most recent school shooting in Florida. Some people throw out the idea that all we need is stricter laws with background checks, mental checks, etc. This is all good, in theory. What will actually stop people from getting guns, though? Nothing is going to stop the gang bangers, the hitmen, or anyone who is truly desperate to get a gun. If these people are already breaking laws to do things, what is going to stop them from getting guns illegally? These laws, rules, and regulations are good, but I don’t think they’re really going to stop any of the violence. They will help limit violence. There may even be a decrease, but the violence will not stop. President Trump again suggested raising the age to buy any gun to 21. Very good idea, but desperate people will still find a way to get a gun. If they’re very desperate, they will just have someone over 21 buy the gun and give it to them. Maybe there’s small town areas like Mabel where people have access to guns all the time, except when they’re at school. Small town schools also have trapshooting teams. Trap-
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shooting is actually popular in some areas, and this is putting guns in the hands of teenagers. Is the government going to try and stop trapshooting? The arming of teachers is a new idea that has come about since the Florida shooting. Arkansas, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Idaho, and Florida are just a few states that have school districts that are arming teachers. Arming teachers is a good idea as long as they are taught how to handle the gun and if they have a place to keep it where overzealous students aren’t going to find it when they walk out of the room. Hunting is another big thing in small town areas. Is the government going to start regulating how much ammo someone can buy during hunting season? This would put a real damper on most people’s hunting seasons because it usually takes more than one shot to get a deer, turkey, whatever you’re hunting, unless you’re a very good shot. It would be very hard for this regulation because they would have to find an average of how many bullets each person uses. This would be very difficult, especially if they tried to take the survey during hunting season. Gun control is good, but no matter how thorough we make background checks or how strict we make the rules pertaining to guns, it will only make it harder for law abiding citizens. For the common person to get guns, it will make little difference to those who are already breaking laws. Teaching people the proper way to handle guns will help the common person to better deal with guns. It won’t solve all of our problems, but it is a good first step to getting people to respect guns. That is, I believe, one of the first steps to better gun control. Teaching people to respect the gun. Deanna Kay Phillips is a student at Mabel-Canton High School. She is one of seven area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its 19th year.
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ard to public health and safety. • The first consideration of Ordinance #432 - Metes & Bounds Subdivision was approved. This relates to the prohibition of the conveyance of a portion of a platted lot, or unplatted land, or a combination of up to three lots. It lays out exceptions allowed through an application to the planning and zoning commission and/or the city council and their approval. • A public hearing regarding the City Charter proposal was rescheduled for March 26 at 7 p.m.
• A resolution was adopted authorizing the closure of five obsolete fund accounts. • A resolution was approved to amend the 2018 budget. City Clerk Joel Young said this is something that is not generally done. However, some numbers will not work that were adopted for the ambulance service. It will be easier to do an accurate budget next year having made these changes. The proposed adjustments have been presented to the Rural Fire Advisory Board and were accepted. • The replacement of the encoder that the cable television signal goes through was approved.
• The list of life guards to hire for 2018 was approved as recommended by swimming pool manager Melissa Hurley. • Approval was given for Chosen Valley Vet Clinic to use Mill Creek Park for a horse clinic on April 21. • Young presented City Attorney Fred Suhler a framed poster of the recent presentation by Wits’ End Theatre, “Abraham Lincoln for the Defense,” written by Joe Chase. Suhler appeared in the play that was performed recently at the Chatfield Center for the Arts. Suhler commented on the experience and called the Center for the Arts a “marvelous facility.”
Wykoff discusses water and garbage issues By Rich Wicks A regular meeting of the Wykoff City Council was held on March 12. Members in attendance were Rocky Vreeman, Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, City Clerk Becky Schmidt and Richard Gleason. Mary Sackett and was absent. Nathan Prechel asked the council if his water/sewer bill could be adjusted, since he had a leak for a couple of months which nearly doubled his bills. The council agreed to do as has been done for others in such situations, which is to adjust the sewer portion of the bill to the homeowner’s average monthly amount. No adjustments are generally made to the water portion of the billing. Prechel also voiced another concern, stating, “I do have one other issue with the water bills, though. In February my bill was due on the 12th with a grace period of the 16th. I work in construction, and sometimes we’ll get laid off or I don’t get a 40-hour week all the time, so I had to let the water bill slide. And about the 24th of February, I get a notice in the mail that my water’s going to be shut off by March 8… And I feel that’s completely unfair because it wasn’t even 30 days past the due date… four days even before the next bill would be due… It just seemed a little fast to
me.” Becky Schmidt explained the timeline that she follows, according to city ordinance. Prechel and the council discussed the situation, and although no action was taken at this time, there was discussion about possibly updating the city’s procedure to be in agreement with state guidelines. Linda Jacobsen spoke to the council about concerns with Waste Management’s billing for garbage pickup. She said some citizens have gotten late charges after not receiving a bill until after the due date. She said she’d called Waste Management about the issue, but also wanted to council to know. Others said that garbage pickup has sometimes been late. Mayor Williams replied, “I think we need to get Waste Management up here for the next meeting and discuss some of these problems.” Rick Whitney gave an update on operations at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, and Mark Arndt gave an update on the fire department, with the council approving the hiring of two fire fighter applicants, pending background checks. Becky Schmidt informed the council that she’d discovered a number of old silver coins in the city’s safe deposit box, and she guessed they would be worth several thousand dollars. She said there appeared to be
no records of when or how the city obtained them. It was suggested that the city get a broker to give an approximate value for the coins, and then to hopefully sell them so the city would use the funds. As Schmidt pointed out, the coins are doing no good currently, and are not gaining any interest. The council agreed to have Schmidt and Mayor Williams go to the bank to make an inventory of what coins are there. Schmidt also asked if the council would approve not rolling over a CD for $318,000 so that those funds would be available for the street project, and the council agreed to this. Mayor Williams shared a handout from the League of Minnesota Cities, entitled “Role with It: Individual Versus Council Authority” and reminded the council that at least two council members are required to sign-off before contacting the city attorney for any legal advice or services. The council tentatively set a public hearing on the 2018 street project for April 4, contingent on the zoning map being updated by then. Notices of the public hearing will be made according to standard practices. The council discussed the need to get a new salt spreader, since the old one is badly worn out. Pricing options and best equipment options to meet the city’s needs will be obtained so a new unit can be purchased before next winter. The council also discussed the options for a new salt building. Schmidt said she’d found an option that’s much more affordable than what the city had previously been expecting. She said rather than about $25,000, Wykoff could buy a structure similar to what Spring Valley has, for about half that total cost. She said it would have a concrete base and sides. Firm pricing and options will be obtained so the city can move forward. The council discussed the upcoming street project, and the associated costs and assessments. After discussion, the council chose to have the city pay 80% of the cost, with the remaining 20% to be assessed to affected property owners. It was pointed out that this is Wykoff’s standard practice for such projects. After hearing from Jonathon Eickhoff, the council also chose to put the city’s “retired” ambulance up for sale by sealed bids. Eickhoff said he will do all of the necessary modifications (removal of emergency lights) prior to sale to a private party. The council’s next regular meeting will be Monday, April 9 at 7 p.m.
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A View From The Woods By Loni Kemp ©SallyKeating2011
Wounded woods “One of the penalties of an ecological education is that one lives alone in a world of wounds. Much of the damage inflicted on land is quite invisible to laymen. An ecologist must either harden his shell and make believe that the consequences of science are none of his business, or he must be the doctor who sees the marks of death in a community that believes itself well and does not want to be told otherwise.” - Aldo Leopold, father of the “Land Ethic” I was surprised to learn that Fillmore County used to be primarily a forest. The natural vegetation of Fillmore County at the time of the first public land survey in the late 1800s included only a small amount of open prairie. Most of the land was “woodland with brushland and grassy openings,” which today we call oak savannas. These areas were formed by periodic fires which favored deeprooted prairie grasses and toughbarked oaks. The next largest type of land cover was the vast maplebasswood forest. A relatively small area was floodplain forest along the rivers, with water-tolerant silver maple, elm, cottonwood and willows. The Big Woods survived for mil-
lennia here in the Driftless Area, a large island once surrounded by seas of ice, as the glaciers slid around this region, leaving our bluffs and valleys alone. Native Americans harvested the bounty of the land and farmed along the floodplains. When white settlers first arrived in 1851, most intended to make their living in farming. The Homestead Act was predicated on the intention to work the land and build a home. What most pioneers encountered were grassy prairies well dotted with oaks, and away they went, plowing up the land to plant wheat. Wheat was king in the 1800s, and was planted year after year on the same ground. Settlers tended to remove all the trees, whether on on the savanna or the level floodplains along streams. Gradually, they started clearing more and more land up the hillsides, removing mature forests that had shaded and held the soil in place. Horse teams pulled moldboard plows up and down the steep lands. Of course, the rains came and formed rivulets, which turned to torrents of water carrying the
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dirt quickly down to the nearest creek. As topsoil washed away, creeks and floodplains filled up repeatedly with silt, causing great and frequent floods. Newly rocky and unproductive farm fields were deserted. Entire towns, such as Beaver Creek in the Whitewater Valley, which experienced 28 floods in 1938, had to be abandoned. Conservation practices used in the old country, such as planting trees, manuring the fields, maintaining pastures, rotating crops, or even carrying soil back uphill, were forgotten. Despite poor farming practices and the ecological destruction that was occurring here only eight decades ago, something happened to bring back much of the beautiful forest that we enjoy so much today. Richard J. Dorer is the one we largely have to thank. He was a crusading conservationist who worked for the state and was instrumental in passage of the 1961 legislation creating the Minnesota Memorial Hardwood Forest. A million acres of land in the Driftless region was designated for multiple uses of timber production, erosion control, water conservation, wildlife habitat and public recreation. The Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest, renamed in his honor, is unique in that the state never intended for it to be locked up as a wilderness. In fact, the state does not own most of the million acres—only 45,000 acres is managed by the Department of Natural Resources. The rest remains in private ownership. Despite its successes in stemming the environmental damage to our hardwood forests, the full vision of the Dorer Hardwood Forest is far from accomplished. Local opposition and lack of state funding through the 1960s and 1970s stalled land acquisition. Today, much of it remains no longer forested or still awaiting better timber management. Professional foresters are overworked, and full sustainable management of privately owned forests to benefit the land and the economy remains out of reach. Meanwhile, new threats of invasive species and climate change loom over our woodlands.
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regain her strength and get back to doing the activities she loves,” said Megan Stoy, Olivia’s mother. Donors of all blood types are needed to help ensure that the Red Cross can collect more than 13,000 blood and platelet donations needed every day for patients like Olivia. Giving blood takes less time than it takes to watch a single basketball game. Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1 (800) RED CROSS (1 (800) 733-2767). Upcoming blood donation opportunities • Houston: March 20, 2018, 1-7 p.m., St. Mary’s Church, 202 S. Sheridan St.
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Evidence You are silent and stealthy As you scope out my young trees And the soft grass I planted While it rests beneath the snow Four-legged, cloven-hooved bandits. You plan your break-ins And conduct your raids When night has fallen Affording you that natural Cloak of invisibility. You stand and ponder Wondering at fences That channel your progress And hinder your dinner, Tempting you to find a way in. And sometimes you do. Then years of my progress And anticipation are nibbled To nothing and I must begin again To change the landscape The landscape that you knew And loved in a different way Long before I arrived. So we both leave evidence behind And I wonder which of us is the thief.
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Peterson addresses old concerns and issues By Kirsten Zoellner At the Wednesday, March 14 Peterson Council meeting, a lengthy list of citizen concerns were brought forth by Councilors Lisa Price and Gail Boyum. These included several items of old business including planning for repair of Park and River Streets issues with water flow along Park Street, electrical metering, including certifying of past due utility, and downtown parking. The city has discussed road work for several years, but no projects are currently scheduled for 2018. Mayor Tim Hallum indicated no work would be done this year. The city has been weighing the options of doing a complete mill and overlay or a chip seal. As noted at previous meetings, the streets have a number of issues including water flow, depth of bituminous layers resulting from repeated pavings, and utility conditions beneath. The projected cost to do a mill and overlay, which Hallum indicated discussions with Public Works Director Rick Lee have leaned towards, is estimated at $85,000.The city has been setting funds aside and the fund is currently at $11,000. Funds from Small Cities Road Assistance Program will help alleviate costs. “We might have to go for bonding on the streets. We need to look at is and see what we come up to,” said Hallum. Councilor Loren Rue questioned the possibility of all the city’s remaining streets being done if a bonding option is chosen. The main thoroughfare, County 25/Main Street, was reconstructed in 2016 in partnership with the county. Park, River, Victory, Centennial, and half of Fillmore Street remain in need of repair. The lengths equate to approximately 1,400 feet on Park, 550 feet on River, 500 feet on both Victory and Centennial, and 450 feet on Fillmore. “We would have to weigh it out,” responded Hallum. “Hopefully, we have some num-
bers this year. We’re trying to get by with what we can.” Updated electrical metering is a project that is underway. The city is working cooperatively with MiEnergy. The company is currently working to determine coverage of the proposed data collection unit. Meters will be read electronically and will include limiters. No estimated costs have been put forth. At least one resident has expressed concern to Councilor Price with the city’s current past due utility policy, which sees past due amounts certified on property taxes at the end of each year. “They would like to see something happen faster, rather than later,” indicated Price. The option to pull or turn off meters was questioned if bills are not paid and reconnected when they are. “We’ve tried that and it’s proven to us that it doesn’t work,” added Hallum. “There’s only a few bad eggs that don’t keep paying.” The city is getting what they are owed with the policy, however, lack of payment is digging heavily into the city’s annual operating expenses. “That’s tough. It hurts the city, too. We’re just two months into the year and we’re already at $15,584 in non-paid city bills,” he scoffed. Parking downtown continues to be limited and the city is looking at ways to address the issue. A title search on a street scale indicated that the city is in ownership of the property. A 20-year lease, recorded in 1978, between the City of Peterson and Chuck Brown, former owner of what is now Chuck’s Feed & Grain, cleared up the ownership issue. It’s possible that area may be used for additional parking. Another option floated around was the relocation of the city’s bandstand, in the grassy area behind city hall, to the former football field located two blocks south. When Rushford-Peterson Schools vacated the former middle school property, original paperwork from the ‘90s consolidation of the two city districts indicated the athletic field areas
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Peterson Mayor Tim Hallum, left, and Councilor Loren Rue discuss the options for street repair at the March 14 council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner
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the meeting and indicated he felt that the legion may be support the move, as it could tie into a possible veteran’s memorial area. “I like the idea,” said Mayor Hallum. “It would be a benefit for our city park. We also talked about possibly adding more campsites.” The option of housing on the athletic field was also mentioned. “We’d have to look at infrastructure. I don’t think the city can afford it,” noted Hallum. “This might be an option to leave it in green space. The council opted to form a committee to look into all the options for the area. Councilors Loren Rue and Gail Boyum will serve as council representatives. It’s unclear which citizens, if any, will also serve on the committee. Lastly, the city approved the purchase of a new Public Works vehicle. The current truck is an 11-year-old Ford F450 diesel and is having some problems. The vehicle is the only option for snow removal and Hallum indicated the plow will not make it for another year. Current trade-in value on the truck is good. Estimated costs for a two-yard box, with tipper, and a new plow were also included. Two truck options were presented and including trade in, varied just $41 for a new Ford F450 4x4. Neither truck option was diesel. Additionally, the council weighed the option of two quotes for the truck box and two for the plow. In the end, the council approved the purchase of the truck from Sugarloaf Ford for $19,389. The box will be constructed locally at Connaughty Sales, Inc., in Rushford, for $10,819 and the plow will be purchased and installed by Michael’s Truck Equipment, of La Crosse, for $8,873. Total cost for truck and equipment is $36,822. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Wednesday, April 11, at 6 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Spring Valley street assessment hearing set By Rich Wicks The upcoming street project was a main topic at the Spring Valley City Council meeting on March 12. Members present were Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Jessy Betts, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Mayor Jim Struzyk and Mike Hadland were absent, so Jones led the meeting. No visitors had signed up to address the council. Zimmer shared a handout showing the basic costs involved in the street project, including Spring Park Improvements ($77,813), and Courtland Street ($85,043). These two portions are to be paid from the General Fund Street Capital Maintenance Annual Budget. The bonded costs of roughly $5.6 million includes a utilities share of roughly $780,000 and a city share of about $4.8 million, of which nearly $4.5 million will be assessable at $92.72 per linear foot. The estimated city share of the annual bind payment is $310,000 to $330,000. The hearing on the assessments was set for 6 p.m. on April 9 at city hall. Citizens will be notified as per usual practice. The council discussed a request from a citizen asking the city to waive an ambulance bill, since she was unable to get it paid through insurance, despite repeated efforts by her and ambulance staff. Zim-
mer pointed out that although the city has a procedure for hardship situations, “The problem is, if you do it for this one, are you prepared to do it for others?” Jessy Betts shared his opinion that, “If this individual wants to do a payment plan, that’s probably all right, but we can’t possibly run an ambulance for free.” The council voted to deny the request to waive the bill. Zimmer shared information about immediate and long range needs for upgrades at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). She and Brian Malm (from Bolton & Menk Engineering) gave a summary of what is needed. Zimmer said some of the immediate upgrades are needed to help prevent MPCA violations that the city could be cited for, and that, “Some of the equipment that we have there, its useful life has been long gone.” Malm said the long range upgrades are part of a 20-year plan to replace outdated equipment and plan for growth. He added that the plan could also help the city qualify for grants and low-interest loans down the road. The council voted to approve the resolutions for the short-term and long range WWTP upgrades, as well as a proposal for WWTP permitting assistance. Zimmer also explained a
brush truck, the water pump and some other fittings. What they’re proposing is that the city pay for a request for the WWTP to buy a third, they pay for a third, and the cell phone and service, so that the township pay for a third.” It was mentioned that the brush truck is automatic dialers at theto liftrun stationONE MDAN ads TIME, the week be could always call that one number the primary vehicle used in field when problems arise. She said fires. After discussion, the council this would also eliminate giving voted in favor of this plan. out staff’s personal cell numbers. Tony Archer stated, “I wanted Zimmer also said the cost would to give a shout-out to the ambunot be greatly different than the lance crew for doing a good job current reimbursements made to with their inspection. Everything staff for using their own phones. went good, with flying colors!” The council approved this new The meeting adjourned about 6:25 p.m. The next regular meetcell phone. Regarding the fire department, ing of the council will be Monday, Zimmer said they’re “asking to March 26 at 6 p.m. As always, replace some equipment on the the public is welcome.
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Tractor - Case IH 180 Puma - MFWD - 5400hrs. 42” - 1 Owner
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Tractors - JD 7930 MFWD-2009-2267 hrs. IVT-ILS-3 remotes-pto-3 pt.- 480 /80R46-w / duals Nice-1 Owner, JD 7820 MFWD2005-2567 hrs.-IVT-3 remotes-pto-3 pt.-480/80R42-Nice-1 Owner, Equipment -NH – H7450 13’ disc mower conditioner-2009, N H FP 230 chopper w/ 2 row wide cornhead & 27P hay head, Patz- model 500 1200 series TMR w / Avery weigh tronics scaledual wheels Like-New, Meyer 4622 chopper box-Like New, Meyers 4620 chopper box-Like New JD 762 15 1/2’ soil finisher w/5 bar harrow, Sunflower 4211 9 shank disk chisel, Local Farm Line - Wheel Loaders -Case 621E-8734 hrs.-ser.# N AF210157, Case 621B-23,530 hrs.-Excellent tires-ser.# JFF005378, Tractors -Case I H 7150 MFWD-1993-showing 2195 hrs.-4 remotespto-20.8 X 42 w / dual hubs, Case I H 7140 MFWD-1993-showing 5150 hrs.-3 remotes-pto-480 /80 R 42- Needs transmission work, Equipment -Kuhn 3170 TMR , Teagle 1010 bale processor, Knight 8040 Slinger, Marlow manure pump, Salvage Gen Set, Collector Tractors -Deutz D 130 06 w / factory cab, M. M. 670 LP-factory wide front & 3pt., Oliver 770 gas- w / factory wide front, Oliver 88 gas, I H 656 gas w/ factory wide front & 3 pt., M H 44 gas, J D 2010 utility w/ 36A loader-rubbers ok-J D A. Miscellaneous Equipment Including -Nuhn – magnum 6000 tandem axle manure tank w/ Krone flow meter-front coulter w/ shoes- Dietrich rear 5 disc tool bar applicator-30.5 X 32- 14 ply tires- new G Force pump 1 year ago-Very Nice, Case I H 900 6 roll 30” planter w/ dry fert.-casco cross auger-Ins.-trash whips-Early riser monitor,2) H & S - H D 7+4- 19’ front unload chopper boxes on 14 ton tandem axle running gears w/ 14L X 16 tires, N H 590 big square baler-47,500 bales-monitor-roll off chute-single axle – Miscellaneous Including - 3) New- Ez Klean Magnum 4000 hot water pressure washers, Assortment of wood working equipment, - New Skid loader Attachments - Vehicles - Including - 1993 Utility 48’ spread axle flatbed trailer-air ride-good 24.5 tires and good brakes, 2003 Wilson 24’ gooseneck stock trailer w / rollup rear door and 2) divide gates, 2006 Cub Cadet UTV-side by side- 4X4-786 miles-Cat diesel w / power lift box- Vin.# 39A 212-100 For complete listing and photos go to gehlingauction.com or for more information call Gehling Auction Co. 1-800-770-0347
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security number to the state which then collects the money owed from the individual’s tax refund. However, that is harder to do with fire calls. “The problem we run into periodically is collection on bills,” Illg noted. State statute requires that a city ordinance be put into place to take measures to collect on those bills. He presented the council with an ordinance establishing fees for emergency fire protection and ambulance service which would allow the city to take the necessary means to collect unpaid bills. The council approved the ordinance as written. A motion was passed raising the per capita rate for ambulance calls for townships from $7 to $9. The council discussed the ordinance that pertains to ground floor residency in commercially zoned
areas. An ordinance is currently in place prohibiting people from living below the second floor of commercial buildings, but there are people who are doing so anyway. “If you don’t enforce (the ordinance), aren’t you setting a precedent for other people to break that as well?” council member Debbie Swenson asked. It was noted that the usual procedure for dealing with situations like that are to deal with and enforce it after a complaint has been lodged. Currently, no one has come forward with a complaint. “How do you uphold your laws and ordinances if no one lodges a complaint?” Swenson asked. Schieber noted that if a city council member is aware of a situSee HARMONY Page 25
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155 March acres m/l tillable Thursday, 1• - 10 a.m. AM Thursday, June 1 10:00 Productivity Index: 80.5 Featherlite Center, IAAM Thursday, June 1 Cresco, •as10:00 OFFERED in two a/ whole. 150.91 Acres m/l tillable /parcels 5 AcresorCRP balance pasture
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OPEN Thurs., 5th - 10AM 150.91 Acres m/l tillableApril / 5HOUSE Acres CRP / balance pasture OFFERED IN PARCELS - see website for details Sat., Feb. 10 9a.m. - 1 p.m. Sale site: Lime Springs, IA Community Center OFFERED IN PARCELS see website for details Sale Location: Featherlite Center, Cresco, IA Sale Location: Featherlite Center, Cresco, IA Madeline Ryan Farms, Owner
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he said. Hahn assured him that he would indeed pay for the project. City Administrator Jerome Illg suggested that Hahn pay the estimate costs on the project to the city before work is started. Hahn was agreeable to the suggestion. “Anything to help it move along,” he said. The council approved the proposal contingent on Hahn’s payment of the estimate. Fire Chief Rod Johnson asked the council’s permission to purchase new radio equipment for the fire department. The department had previously received three new 800 system radios from a grant, but they are not compatible with the narrow band radios that most of the trucks still carry. This creates a lack of communication on scene which can lead to dangerous situations. The council approved the purchase. Paul Brand and his son Jordan Brand were present at the meeting to ask the council to consider changing the city’s liquor regulations ordinance. Currently the ordinance only allows two off-sale liquor licenses to be available in Harmony, both of which are being used. Paul Brand, who owns Pam’s Corner and Off Sale Liquor in Rushford, is interested in opening a liquor store in Harmony, but needs an off-sale license to do so. City Attorney Greg Schieber noted that Minnesota state law does allow more than two off-sale liquor licenses per city so the number is up to the council’s discretion. The consensus of the council was that there didn’t need to be a limit on off-sale licenses set in the ordinance as each application has to pass criteria and be approved by the council first anyways. The request was tabled until the April meeting to give Schieber time to edit the language of the ordinance and present it to the council. When the city is faced with unpaid ambulance bills, they are able to send the patient’s social
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By Hannah Wingert Harmony resident Joe Hahn was present at the March 13 Harmony City Council meeting to obtain the council’s permission to begin the project to extend the city’s utility services to his homes on 5th Ave SE. He had first brought the matter to the council at the February meeting, informing the council that he planned to pay for the cost to install city utility services. The council discussed the possibility of also adding curb and gutter to the project as the street is currently a gravel road. Hahn was willing to pay for the addition of the utility
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Monday, March 19, 2018 trade in the snow plow truck every 10 years, putting money into a fund each year to cover the cost. While a new truck was purchased in 2007, it didn’t happen in 2017. The council approved the request. Council member Lynn Mensink gave the library board report. The city is not maintaining the snow removal at the entrance by the book drop due to it being a difficult area to clean out and keep clear of snow. Recently however, a library patron slipped while entering through that entrance. Sagen recommended either making sure that the entrance is fully maintained or blocked off entirely. Patrons could then use the front door of the community center to access the library as it’s unlocked when the library is open. Sagen acknowledged that the area is tough to maintain in the winter months, but also pointed out that the city is liable for injuries that occur there. The council will decide how best to handle the situation at a later meeting. The next Harmony city council meeting will be held on April 10 at 6:30 p.m. to allow for the audit presentation to begin early.
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Ask a Trooper By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: I was stuck at a train crossing the other day for half an hour. What is the law on how long a train can block the road crossing and who do I report this to? How do I get this fixed as it seems to happen far too often? Answer: Minnesota Troy H. law prohibits Christianson trains from blocking public roadways for more than 10 minutes. You should report any issues to local government (city, county or state), which will then contact the appropriate railroad company. The state law does not apply to cities with more than 100,000 inhabitants, as they regulate obstructions of streets by city ordinance.
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You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and always drive sober. Help us drive Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901-5848. Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us. 507.886.7469 (SHOW)
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Saturday, april 7, 2018 • 9:30aM Valley trailer sales LLC | former bobcat Dealer 103 20th Street ne • Stewartville, Mn 55976
SELLING: Trailers (14) • Bobcat Skid Loaders (19) • Large Assortment Of Buckets And Attachments • Telehandlers (2) • Forklifts (3) • Cars (4) • Chevrolet 3500 w/Duramax • K W Semi • K W w/rollback bed • Harley-Davidson Motorcycle For a complete listing and photos go to: gehlingauction. com or for more information call Valley Trailer Sales, 507-292-1003 or Gehling Auction Co., 1-800-770-0347. Terms: Cash or good check day of sale. Auctioneers: Gehling Auction Co., LLC Clerk: Gehling Auction Co., LLC
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Real nice selection of farmer owed equipment including: TRACTORS-JD #4650, 2wd; Ag Co #9765 MFD, ps, 18 spd; JD #4440 tractor, quad; Case 1494 tractor, ROPS, w/6’ Westendorf ldr; JD #2510 d, w/#48 hyd. ldr.; Duetz #6807 tractor, 2100 hrs; IH #1066 tractor, IH cab; 1650 Oliver tractor, wf; B John Deere; PLANTERS-JD 7200 16r-30”, liq. fert; JD #1760 12r, 30”, wing fold, liq. fert; White #6100 6 row, dry fert; White 5100 8 row, liq. fert; 10 & 12’ drills; TILLAGE: Wilrich 42’ finisher; Case (DMI) Econ Tiger ripper, 5 shank-disc. leveler-like new; Glenco 9 shank consertill; JD #2210 field cult., 28.5’ w/2 bar harrow & rolling basket; DMI Tiger Mate field cult., 44 ½’; NH ST 250 (DMI) 54.5’ field cult, harrow; JD #714 disc ripper, 11 shank; McFarlane RD 4035 disc reel, cutting reel; White #271 disc, rock flex; Int. #720 6x plow, on land; TRUCKS & TRAILERS-2010 Int. Pro Star semi-trailer, 10 spd; 2009 Int. Pro Star Eagle semi -tractor, ISX cummins, 10 spd; 2018 Wilson Pace Setter grain trailer, 41’x66, Ag hopper, like new; 2015 Timpte grain trl, 42’ x 66, Ag hopper, air ride; 2007 Wilson Pace Setter gr. Trl, 43’ x 66”, air ride; 2008 XL #70SD step deck trl, l0’ spread axle; 1994 Kenworth T600 grain tk, Mll cummins. 18’ box; 1975 Ford 800 single axle, 16’ box, V8 gas; 1999 Featherlite gooseneck livestock trl. 24’; 2002 Interstate 24’ deck-over trl, pinto hitch; 2017 American 18’ alum. car hauler, beaver tail; 2013 PJ 34’ trailer, 10’ hyd. beaver tail; Several Ford F450, Ford F350, Ford F800 pickups and service trucks & utility trailers, cars & pickups; 1-bumper hitch camper-1 mini motor home; APPLICATORS-SPRAYERS INC. 2014 Fast #8224 liquid side dress applicator, 2400 gal. tank; 2012 Blue Jet AT 4610 25 knife 30” liq. applicator bar; JD #6000 high boy sprayer; 2008 Demco Conquest sprayer, 1650 gal. tank; Top Air TA 550 sprayer, 550 gal. tank, tall tires, hyd. fold, 60’ boom; other sprayers; CLARK LP FORK LIFT; WAGONS INC.-M & W 400 bu. 2 compartment seed wagon; & hayracks; PORTABLE BLDG & PLAYHOUSE-LIVESTOCK EQUIP.-LAWN MOWERS-CONSIGNED BY MOWER COUNTY-2008 Ford Explorer, 4x4; ITEMS CONSIGNED BY FRANK’S REPAIR inc. new & used engine parts, lawn & garden items, shop tools. Sales tax charged on all applicable items. TERMS: Cash or good check. Nothing to be removed until settled for. Online bidding available thru Proxi Bid. For more information, call 507-584-0133 (office).
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Sat., March 17 at 9am - Furniture, antiques, tools, collectibles, toys and household items. For more information, contact Spring Valley Sales, 507-346-2183. Listing in the Journal Fri., March 23 at 9:30am - Ag, trucks, trailers, misc. consignment auction. For more information, contact Zenke Auction, 507-724-2090. Listing in
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Sat., March 24 at 9:30am - Tractors, tillage equipment, trucks & trailers, applicators & sprayers, livestock equipment, lawn mowers and much more! For more information, contact Hamilton Auction Co., 507-584-0133. Listing in
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Sun., March 25 at 9am - Furniture, antiques, collectibles, tools, and household items. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales, 507-346-2183. Listing in the Journal Thurs., March 29 at 9:30am - Tractors, wheel loaders, miscellaneous equipment, new skid loader attachments, vehicles. For more information contact Gehling Auction Co., 800770-0347. Listing in the Journal Thurs., March 29 at 9:30am - 62 acres m/l Howard Co., IA. 146.43 acres m/l Chickasaw Co., IA. For more information contact Burke Real Estate at 563-380-2868. Listing in the Journal Fri., March 30 at 10am - 307.27 acres M/L in 4 parcels in Fillmore Township. For more information contact Gehling Auction Co., at 507-765-2131. Listing in the Journal Thurs., April 5 at 10am - 159 acres m/l Fillmore Co., MN. 155 acres m/l tillable. Offered in two parcels or as a whole. For more information, contact Burke Real Estate, 563-380-2868. Listing
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Fillmore County Police Reports Chatfield Police Department Jake Daniel Anderson, 25, Rochester, Minn.; 1/26/2018, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Tracy Lynn Higgins, 48, Racine, Minn.; 1/24/2018, Speeding (55/40), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Markus John Mulvihill, 20, Fountain, Minn.; 9/13/2017, Underage Drinking and Driving; Crime Described, Total Fees $90. Local Confinement - 20 days. Credit for time served: one day. Jail term concurrent with Count 1 (Possession of Controlled Substance - Statutory Stay of Adjudication). Serve as: work release and weekends (if eligible). Jail term to be completed by May 1. Casey Dakota Turbenson, 23, Preston, Minn.; 1/18/2018, Inattentive Driving/Fail to Drive with Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Brenda Sue Garbisch, 26, Harmony, Minn.; 9/21/2017, Disorder-
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$290. Dale Allan Mandelko, 53, Richmond, Minn.; 11/22/2017, Permission Required to Enter Agricultural Land for Outdoor Recreation Purposes, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. MN State Patrol - Rochester Robert George Witzel, 47, White Bear Lake, Minn.; 1/25/2018, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Christopher John Conner, 51, St. Paul, Minn.; 11/9/2017, Speeding (76/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Amy Lenore Fox, 43, Chatfield, Minn.; 1/26/2018, Duty to Drive With Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Preston Police Department Lance Austin Prado, 28, Wayzata, Minn.; 2/11/2018, Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $25, Total Fees $37. Rushford Police Department Paige Mackenzie Kahoun, 19, Onalaska, Wis.; 1/26/2018, Fail to Yield To Pedestrian in Crosswalk, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Matthew Martin Schofield, 47, Chetek, Wis.; 1/27/2018, Speeding (59/35), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.
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TURDAY. REALOCTOBER ESTATE29 TH REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
FULLY FINISHED WALK-OUT RANCH
NEW LISTING
TIM DANIELSON
homes@timdanielson.com
www.timdanielson.com 272 Main St. North Chatfield MN 55923 Ph: 507- 867-9100 Cell: 507- 259-9110
ELCOR Realty Co.
For more information on these listings and others visit .…
1563 AMCO DR SE, CHATFIELD
$299,900
209 MAIN ST SOUTH, CHATFIELD
• 4 Bedrooms (3 on Main) • 3 Baths • 3,294 sq. ft. • Open layout • Main floor laundry • 9’ ceilings • Master suite w/huge walk-in shower • Patio • Covered deck • Wood floors • Ceramic tile • Paneled doors • Large windows • 3 Car heated garage
FARM LAND
CHATFIELD – JORDAN TOWNSHIP! 154 Acres of bare land, (100 acres tillable, 40 acres pasture with spring, 14 acres woods/non-tillable). $885,000 WYKOFF – Farm in Jordan Township – 124 acres located in a beautiful valley with the Root River running through the property. Approximately 45 acres could be tillable with the balance being fenced pasture. Includes hay shed. New Price - $399,900
SOLD 800 VIKING AVE S, LANESBORO LD• 2 Car garage • 3,442 • 4 Bedroom SO• 4 Bath
CHATFIELD – NEW - 5 acres tucked in the valley with 429 feet of Root River frontage
$129,900 #4073199
• Commercial building great visibility in downtown Chatfield NEW with LISTING • 4,706 sq. ft. ideal for retail/office space • Large display window • Renovated handicap bathroom • New commercial grade carpet • Tons of storage in full basement with concrete floor • Second level offers 2-1 bedroom remodeled apartments START HERE!
632 FILLMORE ST E, PRESTON
$91,000
#4084322
• 3 Bedroom • 2 Car Garage • 0.43 Acres • Open layout • Main floor laundry • Metal roof • Updated kitchen • Hardwood floors • Patio • Crown molding • Vinyl Siding • Replacement windows • Close to Root River Bike Trail and bus stop
19924 COUNTY 118, SPRING VALLEY • 3 Bedrooms SO• MainLDfloor living • 2,973 sq. ft. 2157 MARGARET ST NE, CHATFIELD • 4 Bedrooms LD• 1998 • Walkout • SO• 5 Baths
82 ACRES ON THE ROOT RIVER
RENTAL OPTION
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$219,900 29220 KARST ROAD, CHATFIELD
#4084751
$625,000 12716 COUNTY RD 138 SE, CHATFIELD #4082543
• 4 Bedrooms (3 main level) • 2 Baths • 1980 • Attached garage • 2,442 sq. ft. • Sunroom • Fireplace • Finished lower level • Good well • 2,452 sq. ft. Outbuilding with shop & storage
• 3 Plus bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage • Built 1990 • 2,143 sq. ft. on one floor • No steps • Handicap Accessible • 26’ x 27’ Workshop • 54’ x 54’ Barn/Shed with box/tie stalls • 36 tillable acres • Excellent hunting with +/- 20 wooded acres • Awesome horse setup • +/- 1620 ft North Branch Root River
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY!
CUTE & COZY
100 GOLD ST N, WYKOFF
$149,900
#4084344
• Totally renovated building • Commercial kitchen • Pizza ovens • 3 Baths • 2 Dining areas • Finished LL • Operating as Bank Gift Haus & Margaret’s Tea Room • Professional rental office with separate access
98 CEDAR ST, FOUNTAIN
$79,900
LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE
SOLD 301 FILLMORE ST W, PRESTON LD• Stucco exterior SO • 2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths
WYKOFF/CHATFIELD – Approved 7 acre
building site with awesome view, well, elec-
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CHATFIELD - Level lot (0.16 acre) ready to be built on located in an established neighborhood along a dead end street across from City Park. #4084421 $19,900 $17,900 FOUNTAIN – CARROLTON TOWNSHIP – 8.5 acre building site with a couple acres of tillable located off the county road high on the hill overlooking the valley. #4077950 $89,900 LANESBORO – NEW LISTING - 20 acre building site (5 tillable, balance woods) adjacent to state land. Blacktop road, great views, good access, trails and tons of wildlife. #4085542 $149,900
LANESBORO – CARROLTON TOWNSHIP – 12 acres of woods with approximately 400’ of creek frontage and adjoins State land. Ideal for hunting, recreation or weekend getaway. Additional land available for building site. #4076539 $49,900 LANESBORO – CARROLTON TOWNSHIP – Wooded 5 acre building site with an amazing view. Additional land available. $109,900 LANESBORO – New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $79,900
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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!
www.fillmorecountyjournal.com Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI
If you are looking to sell your property, please give me a call and put my 20+ years experience to work for you! Or...if you are looking to purchase, let me help you ďŹ nd your perfect home or acreage!
(507) 346-2060 Cell: (507) 951-2071 Toll-Free: (888) 835-8141
715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com
BUILDING SITE 814 CRESTWOOD COURT SPRING VALLEY â&#x20AC;˘ $23,000
720 N BROADWAY SPRING VALLEY â&#x20AC;˘ $136,000
22051 COUNTY 20 PRESTON â&#x20AC;˘ $65,000
Great Business Opportunity as owner is retiring! Currently operating as a greenhouse and floral business which has been owner operated by 2 different families since 1954. Long term established business. Inventory will be sold separately as it changes on a daily basis. Excellent location on busy Highway 16 & 63. For more information or to schedule a time to preview the business give me a call!
If you are looking for affordable housing with no work or updates...this is it. Totally remodeled home with new 200 amp electrical, updated windows, laminate and wood flooring, perm. siding, new sheet rock, paint & molding throughout with full basement. All located in quiet community of Greenleafton on hard surface road. Additional lot available - call me for information on the extra lot. City sewer and water!
Todd Hadoff $92,900
933 GRAND ST SE, CHATFIELD
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$199,000
806 AUBURN AVE S, LANESBORO
3 bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 baths â&#x20AC;˘ Master bath â&#x20AC;˘ Ranch home â&#x20AC;˘ 2+ attached garage â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled & updated throughout â&#x20AC;˘ Large lot â&#x20AC;˘ Storage shed
SOLD!
344 MAIN ST N #3, CHATFIELD
4 bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ Steel siding â&#x20AC;˘ 2+ garage â&#x20AC;˘ Large yard â&#x20AC;˘ Open kitchen Condo â&#x20AC;˘ 2 bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 baths â&#x20AC;˘ Open living, Dining and Kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ and dining â&#x20AC;˘ Living room â&#x20AC;˘ Ideal for permanent home or rental â&#x20AC;˘ Quick Large master with 2 w/in closets â&#x20AC;˘ Attached garage possession available 203 AVE B, CHATFIELD $165,000 23985 COUNTY 117, PRESTON $250,000 Updated ranch â&#x20AC;˘ 3 bedrooms on main ďŹ&#x201A;oor 15 acres â&#x20AC;˘ Woods â&#x20AC;˘ 3 bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2+ â&#x20AC;˘ 2 baths â&#x20AC;˘ 2 ďŹ replaces â&#x20AC;˘ Steel siding â&#x20AC;˘ W/o heated garage â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled bath â&#x20AC;˘ lower level â&#x20AC;˘ Large lot New window â&#x20AC;˘ LP/Wood combo heat â&#x20AC;˘ Central air â&#x20AC;˘ 896 sq ft pole shed â&#x20AC;˘ 101 CEDAR ST, FOUNTAIN $35,000 Storage shed â&#x20AC;˘ Newer septic â&#x20AC;˘ Many updates Handy-man special â&#x20AC;˘ Large 2-story home â&#x20AC;˘ Large lot â&#x20AC;˘ Gutted to studs on upper level â&#x20AC;˘ Give me a call today! 507-259-5454 Do the work and ďŹ nish your way
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SOLD!
202 RIDGEVIEW LANE, LANESBORO
ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE
Spectacular views â&#x20AC;˘ Large ranch â&#x20AC;˘ Master suite w/jetted tub â&#x20AC;˘ WalkFORESTVILLE STATE PARK $59,900 in closet â&#x20AC;˘ Main ďŹ&#x201A;oor laundry â&#x20AC;˘ Formal living room and dining room â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ 4 bath â&#x20AC;˘ Lower level is currently set up as a mother-in-law apartment â&#x20AC;˘ Completely remodeled and updated â&#x20AC;˘ 2.9 acres â&#x20AC;˘ Wooded â&#x20AC;˘ Close to hunting, ďŹ shing, 1/2 acre lot â&#x20AC;˘ Wildlife â&#x20AC;˘ Large deck camping â&#x20AC;˘ Private â&#x20AC;˘ Ideal for house or cabin 25697 COUNTY 25 S., PETERSON $135,000 8.25 acre hobby farm â&#x20AC;˘ Blacktop roads â&#x20AC;˘ 5 acres tillable â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ New appliances â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled bath â&#x20AC;˘ Large heated shop â&#x20AC;˘ Pole shed
SOLD!
Serving SE Minnesota!
$630,000
BUILDING LOT FOR SALE 385 HILLSIDE ST. SE CHATFIELD
$40,500
Large corner lot â&#x20AC;˘ Close to elementary â&#x20AC;˘ Close to golf course â&#x20AC;˘ Open to builders â&#x20AC;˘ City Utilities
Commercial Opportunities $135,000
Owner is retiring â&#x20AC;˘ Unique diner (1927 Goodell Diner Car) â&#x20AC;˘ High trafďŹ c area â&#x20AC;˘ Scenic Lanesboro â&#x20AC;˘ Located on Main St â&#x20AC;˘ Close to state trail â&#x20AC;˘ Property runs down to Root River â&#x20AC;˘ Room for outside seating â&#x20AC;˘ Turn key operation
140 acres â&#x20AC;˘ Prime hunting ground â&#x20AC;˘ 63 acres tillable â&#x20AC;˘ 20 acres pasture â&#x20AC;˘ Building site with outbuildings â&#x20AC;˘ 1920 sq. ft. pole shed â&#x20AC;˘ Barn â&#x20AC;˘ Well
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Spud Boy Diner
105 PARKWAY AVE, LANESBORO
27583 DEEP RIVER ROAD LANESBORO
Roxanne Johnson Broker/Owner, GRI, CRS, ABR Cell: (507) 458-6110 remax@harmonytel.net MN & IA Licensed
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Cell 507-259-5454 Website: www.toddhadoff.com E-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com
Excellent location on great cul-de-sac street in newer subdivision. Call me about Spring Valley housing tax incentives for new construction!
Kelsey Bergey Realtor, GRI Cell: (507) 251- 0281 remax@harmonytel.net MN Licensed
www.SEMNrealestate.com
OfďŹ ce 507-886-4221 â&#x20AC;˘ 25 W Center St Harmony, MN 55939 EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED
HEATED SHOP
NEW LISTING
430 Main St, Ostrander
425 2nd Ave SW, Harmony
Opportunity is knocking â&#x20AC;˘ Character & charm â&#x20AC;˘ Bring your toys â&#x20AC;˘ Room for hobbies â&#x20AC;˘ Nice yard â&#x20AC;˘ $89,900
Backs up to country! â&#x20AC;˘ 3 bed, 2 bath â&#x20AC;˘ Updated lighting & paint â&#x20AC;˘ 1 car attached garage â&#x20AC;˘ Full basement
SUCCESSFUL OPERATION
LANESBORO
Turnkey restaurant w/equipment â&#x20AC;˘ Breakfast, lunch & dinner menus â&#x20AC;˘ Coffee shop â&#x20AC;˘ Harmony
Full service canoe, kayak, river tube and bike rental outďŹ tter â&#x20AC;˘ Bike repair shop & retail â&#x20AC;˘ Downtown location
708 Calhoun, Lanesboro SOLD 105 N Oak DCanton SOLSt,
D 709 Park St,LChester, IA SO LD Preston 405 Hillside SODrive,
IDEAL LOCATION 5th St NE, Harmony
SEVERAL UPDATES SLICE OF PARADISE 225 1st Ave SW, Harmony NEW LISTING!
On dead end â&#x20AC;˘ Backs up to country â&#x20AC;˘ Near golf course â&#x20AC;˘ No builder restrictions â&#x20AC;˘ 0.43 acres â&#x20AC;˘ $22,500
HISTORIC JAILHOUSE
B&B
12 guest rooms â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Private ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suite â&#x20AC;˘ Preston 230 Prospect St, G Peterson PENDIN G 366 Main StDNIN ChatďŹ eld PEN
3 bed, 2 bath â&#x20AC;˘ 9 ft. ceilings â&#x20AC;˘ Maple wood ďŹ&#x201A;oors â&#x20AC;˘ Newer foundation, insulation, wiring & sheetrock â&#x20AC;˘ Updated kitchen & baths
RESTAURANT & BAR
2,448 sq.ft. main ďŹ&#x201A;oor â&#x20AC;˘ 1 bedroom apartment â&#x20AC;˘ Full basement for storage â&#x20AC;˘ Off street parking â&#x20AC;˘ Equipment optional â&#x20AC;˘ Canton
TBD Cedar Rd, Peterson
19.65 acres â&#x20AC;˘ Easy access â&#x20AC;˘ Wooded â&#x20AC;˘ Camp, hike, hunt or build
RETAIL SPACE
Originally town ďŹ rehall â&#x20AC;˘ 2,976 sq. ft â&#x20AC;˘ Renovated â&#x20AC;˘ Green space â&#x20AC;˘ Harmony
Call Roxanne & Kelsey ...because every move matters!
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EMPLOYMENT
ROOT RIVER HARDWOODS Looking for a reliable person to work in sawmill, benefit package available. Drug test required. Retirement plan. Apply at Hwy 52 N, Preston, MN. 507-765-2362. h26,5,12,19-o ROOT RIVER HARDWOODS Kiln Dried Lumber Store. Looking for a reliable person to work in lumber store and be a backup delivery driver. Truck driving experience helpful, benefit bpackage available, retirement plan. Drug test required. Apply at Hwy 52 N, Preston, MN, 507-765-2284. h5,12,19-o Opportunity for great paying career as union concrete worker. $28.79-$41.12 per hour plus benefits. Experience desired but not required. Starting wage based on experience; training provided accordingly. Majority of work in southeastern Minnesota. Contact Rick at Legends Concrete, Inc., 507-5293846. h5,12,19,26-o JOHNSONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ROLLING ACRES is looking to add a full-time bookkeeper/office assistant to their diverse agricultural operation in Peterson, MN. Interested individuals should submit a resume complete with references and salary requirements to jraresumes@gmail.com. h12,19-x
LANESBORO SALES COMMISSION is looking for help in the ofďŹ ce and kitchen.
Call 507-467-2192 or email lanesborosalescommission@gmail.com for an application
MABEL Green Lea Senior Living is Looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference
CNA
Full-time Evenings and Nights Part-time All Shifts $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
"Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status, or any other legally protected characteristic."
Contact Tanya or Joyce
115 N. Lyndale Ave. Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 â&#x20AC;˘ EOE
EMPLOYMENT
LANESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT #229 is accepting applications for a Food Service Assistant. Ideal candidate will have working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures and the ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions. This position is a school year only position working 5 days per week from approximately 6:30am to 1:30pm. Application for the position can be found on our school website (www. lanesboro.k12.mn.us) or be picked up in the school office. Open until filled. EOE h12,19-o
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for multiple Intermittent Deputy Sheriff positions for the Fillmore County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. Experience as a part-time or full-time peace officer is preferred. Duties to include those of patrol deputy and/or court security deputy. Minimum Qualifications: Must be POST licensed or eligible by the application deadline, have valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, be a U.S. citizen, be able to perform essential functions of the position and free of any disqualifying criminal or driving record history. Successful applicants must undergo a physical and psychological examination and successfully complete a background check. Starting salary is $22.3028 per hour according to the 2018 Union Contract. Application and job description with complete listing of qualifications may be obtained from: Fillmore County Coordinatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, 101 Fillmore Street West, P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; (507)7654566. Applicants must complete current County application to be considered; resumes may be included but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Union members are entitled to first preference. County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. Applications also available @ www.co.fillmore.mn.us. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 6, 2018. EOE. h19,26,2-o
THE BRANDING IRON is looking for a full-time or part-time cook. Mostly evenings. Some experience recommeneded. Also looking for part-time evening kitchen worker. Stop by the Branding Iron in Preston, MN to apply, or call 507-7653388 and ask for Steve. h19,26,2-o
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The Semcac Family Planning Clinic located in Winona, MN is looking for an Outreach Specialist/Program Assistant. This is a Full-Time position eligible for excellent benefits, including insurance, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and 401k plan. MondayFriday, 32 hours per week with occasional evenings. Job requirements are: College degree, preferably in health education, other health-focused or related emphasis, or 2 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in public health, education or related field. Experience working with patients/ clients of all ages, experience working with diverse populations. Direct experience in public information, outreach and marketing. Knowledge of, and interest in, reproductive health. Access to independent transportation, valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and current vehicle insurance, with willingness to travel as needed. Willingness to work with volunteers. Previous experience in healthcare fields or in a clinic setting is preferred. Full job description and application is available at www.semcac.org, or by contacting Barb Thompson at barb.thompson@semcac.org, or 507-864-8202. Applications must be postmarked by March 28, 2018. EOE. h12,19-o
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KOBALLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S POURED WALLS AND CONCRETE WORK. Looking for a reliable person to work full-time. Please apply in person at 6555 Hwy 14 East, Rochester, MN. 507-282-5122. h19,26-x PRESTON AREA TOURISM is accepting applications for Saturday and Sunday help at the Preston Visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center from April - October. Good knowledge of Preston area and customer service skills required. Applications can be picked up at the Preston City Hall Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Deadline to apply is March 30th, 2018. h19,26-o
FULL-TME HOUSEKEEPER/ALA. Every other weekend and holiday. Day shift, flexible hours. A great place to work! Call Cathy at 507-765-9986 or 507-259-3291. Come in and fill out an application any time. h12,19-o UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Now hiring: Customer Service & Delivery positions in Minnesota & Western Wisconsin! Must apply online at www.usps.com/careers! Email NorthlandJobs@usps.gov for details! (MCAN)
GUNDERSEN HARMONY CARE CENTER Where old friends become reacquainted and new friendships are found!
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Now interviewing for
2018 Construction Season in Southern MN Experienced foremen, operators and laborers in underground cable/conduit installation industry. Perform physically demanding work, lift 50 lbs on a regular basis and work 50-60 hrs a week. Standard license required and CDL license a plus.
Call MasTec - 507-252-0489 The Fillmore County DAC has Governing Board Member vacancies! Do you have an interest in serving people with varying abilities? Do you have a background in human services, health, finance, education, vocational rehabilitation, or therapy services? Perhaps youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to share your talents and ideas and join our DAC Governing Board. We have Board Meetings every 2nd Monday of each month at 6pm.
If interested, please contact DAC at 765-3378.
OTR Driver
Minnesota Metals, Inc., a family-owned company, is seeking an OTR truck driver. Class A CDL license is required and a minimum of 2 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience is preferred. You will enjoy new equipment and being home every weekend. We offer paid holidays, health insurance, life insurance, 401k and vacation time. If interested, give us a call at 800-658-2508 or email us at minnesotametals@centurytel.net
SPRING HELP WANTED Farmers Win Coop is currently seeking individuals for
part-time assistance at our agronomy locations. Duties will include delivery of agronomy products, assistance with plant operations, and general labor. CDL not required but preferred. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL:
RN/LPN Full-time
Justin Birdsell (Burr Oak) 563-735-5427, jbirdsell@farmerswin.com Mike Patterson (Spring Grove) 507-498-5321, mpatterson@farmerswin.com Rich Botcher (Houston) 507-896-3147, rbotcher@farmerswin.com Justin Brown (Rushford) 507-864-7733, jbrown@farmerswin.com
RN/LPN
**Accepting Applications**
Position Available Day/Evening Shift
Part-time Position Available Night Shift Contact: Sue Lenz, DON (507) 886-6544 Ext: 73377
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, March 19, 2018
The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County
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STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT CIVIL DIVISION COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT VERNON E. BUNKE AND MARY KAYE BUNKE, PLAINTIFFS, VS. TERRY CHIGLO; CORY BAKER AND JACKIE BAKER, HUSBAND AND WIFE; TODD JAMES AND MICHELLE JAMES, HUSBAND AND WIFE; GARY SCHICK AND JEAN SCHICK, HUSBAND AND WIFE; ANDY PRINSEN AND JENNY PRINSEN, HUSBAND AND WIFE; OAKWOOD CEMETERY ASSOCIATION; ELIZABETH LAFLUER; ALLAN RISLOVE ESTATE; MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; DALE EVAVOLD; AND ESTATE OF MORRIE ANDERSON; AND ALSO ALL PERSONS OR PARTIES CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, INTEREST, OR LIEN IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; AND ALSO ALL DESCENDANTS OF THOSE NAMED HEREIN, DEFENDANTS. SUMMONS THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED TO SERVE UPON PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY AN ANSWER TO THE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED ACTION, WHICH COMPLAINT HAS BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR SAID COUNTY, STATE, AND TO SERVE A COPY OF YOUR ANSWER TO THE SAID COMPLAINT UPON THE SUBSCRIBER AT HIS OFFICE IN THE CITY OF PRESTON, IN THE COUNTY OF FILLMORE, AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS AFTER SERVICE OF THIS SUMMONS UPON YOU, EXCLUSIVE OF THE DAY OF SERVICE. IF YOU FAIL TO ANSWER THE SAID COMPLAINT WITHIN THE TIME AFORESAID, THE PLAINTIFF WILL APPLY TO THE COURT FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED THEREIN. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THIS ACTION INVOLVED, AFFECTS OR BRINGS IN QUESTION REAL PROPERTY IN OLMSTED COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: EXHIBIT A PARCEL 1: That part of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of Sectlon 24, Townshlp 104 North, Range 8 West of the Fifth Prlncipal Meridian, Rushford Village, Mlnnesota, described as follows: Comenclng at the southwest corner of said South Half of the Northwest Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 32 minutes 10 seconds East, assumed bearing, along the south line of said South Half of the Northwest Quarter 478.32 feet to the poInt of beginning of the land to be described; thence North 13 degrees 29 mInutes 22 seconds East 111.95 feet; thence South 76 degrees 30 minutes 38 seconds East 6.00 feet; thence North 13 degrees 29 minutes 22 seconds East 456.00 feet; thence North 76 degrees 30 minutes 38 seconds West 296.57 feet; then North 03 degrees II minutes 40 seconds West 131.56 feet to the centerline of U. S. Trunk Highway 16; thence East 68.33 feet along said centerline on a nontangential curve, concave to the south, having a central angle of I degree 22 mlnutes 00 seconds, a radius of 2864.79 feet and a chord that bears North 87 degrees 29 mInutes 20 seconds East 68.33 feet to a curve point on a Euler spiral; thence east 200.00 feet along said centerline on a Euler spiral, concave to the south, whose chord bears North 89 degrees 30 mlnutes, 50 seconds East 199.99 feet to spiral tangent point; thence along said centerline South 89 degrees 49 minutes 10 seconds East 914.90 feet to a tangent point on a Euler spiral; thence east 250.00 feet along said centerline on a Euler spiral, concave to the south, whose chord bears South 88 degrees 46 minutes 40 seconds East 249.97 feet to spiral curve point; thence easterly 543.97 feet along said centerline on a curve, concave to the south, having a central angle of 13 degrees 35 mInutes 48 seconds, a radius af 2291.83 feet and a chord that bears South 79 degrees 53 minutes 59 seconds East 542.59 feet; thence South 00 degreee 26 minutes 45 seconds East 667.45 feet to the south Iine of said South Half of the Northwest Quarter; thence North 89 degrees 32 minutes 10 seconds West along said south line 1815.09 feet to the poInt of beginning. ContaIning 30.73 acres being subject to the right-of-way of U. S. Trunk Highway 16 along the northerly sIde thereof. Except, The North Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of SectIon 24, Township 104 North, Range 8 West, FIllmore County, Minnesota. Also Except, Commencing at a point In the center of U. S. Highway 16, Station 517+80, said point is on the east line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 104 North, Range 8
West; thence South 56 degrees West 747 feet to poInt of beginning of this descrlptlon; thence South 150 feet; thence West 275 feet; thence North 150 feet; thence East 275 feet to point of beginning. Together wlth, An easement for the purpose of Ingress and egress over that part of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 104 North, Range 8 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Rushford Village, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the southwest corner of said South Half of the Northwest Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 32 minutes 10 seconds East, assumed bearing, along the south line of said South Half of the Northwest Quarter 478.32 feet; thence North 13 degrees 29 minutes 22 seconds East 111.95 feet; thence South 76 degrees 30 minutes 38 seconds East 6.00 feet; thence North 13 degrees 29 minutes 22 seconds East 456.00 feet; thence North 76 degrees 30 minutes 38 seconds West 51.39 feet to the point of beginning of the easement to be described; thence South 83 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 47.99 feet; thence westerly 146.21 feet along· a tangential curve, concave to the north having a central angle of 26 degrees 00 mInutes 00 seconds and a radius of 322.20 feet; thence westerly 32.50 feet along a compound curve, concave to the north having a central angle of 35 degrees 03 minutes 46 seconds and a radius of 53.10 feet; thence North 35 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds West 35,63 feet. thence South 76 degrees 30 minutes 38 seconds East 245.18 feet to the point of beginnIng. PARCEL 2: That part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 104 North, Range 8 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Rushford VlIIage, Minnesota, described as follows: . Commencing at the northwest cormer of said Southwest Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 32 minutes 10 seconds East, assumed bearing, along the north line of said Southwest Quarter 478.32 feet to the point of beginning of the land to be described; thence South 13 degrees 29 minutes 22 seconds West 188.05 feet; thence North 76 degrees 30 minutes 38 seconds West 169.73 feet; thence South 32 degrees 59 minutes 22 seconds West 228.40 feet; thence South 89 degrees 29 minutes 22 seconds West 142.00 feet to the west line of said Southwest Quarter; thence South 00 degrees 30 minutes. 38 seconds East along’ said west line 951.53 feet; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 20 seconds East 168.02 feet; thence North 62 degrees 13 minutes 39 seconds East 2390.41 feet; thence North 00 degrees 26 minutes 45 seconds West 159.99 feet to the north line of said Southwest Quarter; thence North 89 degrees 32 minutes 10 seconds West along said north line 1815.09 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 37.86 acres. Except, Commencing at a point In the center of U. S. Highway 16, Station 517+80, said point is on the east line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 104 North, Range 8 West; thence South 56 degrees West 747 feet to point of beginning of this description; thence South 150 feet: thence West 275 feet; thence North 150 feet; thence East 275 feet to poInt of beginning. THE OBJECT OF THIS CLAIM IS TO DETERMINE ADVERSE CLAIMS TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT NO PERSONAL CLAIM IS MADE AGAINST THE DEFENDANTS IN THE ABOVE-ENTITLED ACTION. Minn. Gen. R. Prac. Rule 114 et seq. provides for contested civil cases to be submitted to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes, except for those actions enumerated in Minn. Stat. Section 484.76 and in Rules 110.01 and 310.01 of the Minnesota General rules of Practice. DATED THIS 6th DAY OF February 28, 2018 /s/: ESC Eric S. Corson, Atty. #0350357 CORSON LAW OFFICES, LLC 117 St. Paul St SW PO Box 65 Preston, MN 55965 PHONE: 507-765-2121 FAX: 507-765-2122 info@corsonlaw.com Publish 12,19,26
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: OTHER CIVIL (REFORMATION OF INSTRUMENT/ QUIET TITLE) Court File No. 23-CV-18-160 K5 Properties, LLC, Plaintiff, v. Ronald Raymond Prokosch, Kathleen Marie Prokosch, Alford & Neville, Inc., Lynn Urban, Mary Ann Urban, Carl R. Greibel, Merlin David Meyer, The Kaster Family, LLC, Rack’s Bar & Grill, LLC, Reinhart Real Estate Group, Inc., First State Bank Minnesota, formerly known as First State Bank of LeRoy, Grafe Holdings, L.L.C., Matthew H. Stier, City of Spring Valley, BC Autotech, Inc.; also, all other persons or entities unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien, in the real estate described in the complaint herein, including the heirs at law, and legatees and devisees of any of the foregoing defendants who are deceased or dissolved, Defendants. SUMMONS THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The original Plaintiff’s Complaint is on file at the office of the Court Administrator of the above named Court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at the following address: Law Office of Shawn Vogt Sween LLC Shawn Vogt Sween, Attorney at Law 104 Main Street Grand Meadow, MN 55936 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Fillmore County, State of Minnesota, legally described on the attached Exhibit A. The object of this action is to determine that the defendants have no right, title, estate, interest, or lien in or on the real estate described in the attached Exhibit A. EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION PARCEL 1: A part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 28, Township 103 North, Range 13 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Northwest Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes 08 seconds East, assumed bearing, along the north line thereof, 560.34 feet to a 5/8 inch iron pipe on the northeasterly right-of-way line of the Chicago Great Western Railway for a point of beginning; thence continue South 89 degrees 53 minutes 08 seconds East, along said north line, 1351.05 feet to a 5/8 inch iron pipe in the center of the inplace township road (also known as the Spring Valley – Hamilton Territorial Road); thence South 18 degrees 22 minutes 27 seconds East, along the centerline ofs aid township road, 491.88 feet to a 5/8 inch iron pipe; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 08 seconds West, 373.56 feet to a 5/8
inch iron pipe on the northeasterly rightof-way line of T.H. No. 63 and No. 16; thence Northwesterly, 997.32 feet along said right-of-way line, on a nontangential curve, concave to the southwest central angle of 47 degrees 46 minutes 52 seconds, radius of 1195.92 feet and chord of said curve bears North 69 degrees 48 minutes 34 seconds West, 968.67 feet to a 5/8 inch iron pipe; thence South 86 degrees 18 minutes 00 seconds West, along said right-of-way line, 128.43 feet to a 5/8 inch iron pipe on the northeasterly right-of-way line of said Chicago Great Western Railway; thence North 33 degrees 42 minutes 44 seconds West, along said right-of-way, 171.57 feet to point of beginning. Subject to a right-ofway and easement for County (formerly township) road right-of-way over the easterly boundary thereof. PARCEL 2: A part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 28, Township 103 North, Range 13 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, being described as follows: Commencing at the northwest corner of said Northwest Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes 08 seconds East; assumed bearing, along the north line thereof, 1911.39 feet to a 5/8 inch iron pipe in the center of the inplace township road (also known as the Spring Valley – Hamilton Territorial Road); thence South 18 degrees 22 minutes 27 seconds East, along said centerline 491.88 feet to a 5/8 inch iron pipe for a point of beginning; thence continue South 18 degrees 22 minutes 27 seconds East, along said centerline, 155.79 feet to a 5/8 inch iron pipe; thence South 50 degrees 54 minutes 46 seconds West, 226.60 feet to a 5/8 inch iron peipe on the northeasterly right-ofway line of T.H. No. 63 and No. 16; thence North 38 degrees 55 minutes 00 seconds West, along said right-of-way line, 236.01 feet to a 5/8 inch iron pipe; thence northwesterly, 146.16 feet along said rightof-way line, on a curve, concave to the southwest, central angle of 07 degrees 00 minutes 08 seconds, radius of 1195.92 feet and chord of said curve bears North 42 degrees 25 minutes 04 seconds West, 146.06 feet to a 5/8 inch iron pipe; thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes 08 seconds East, 373.56 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to a right-of-way and easement for County (formerly township) road right-of-way over the easterly boundary thereof. 8. 557.03 NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 557.03 you are hereby served with notice that no personal claim is made against you and that any defendant upon whom this notice is served who unreasonably defends this action shall pay full costs to the plaintiff. Dated: February 9, 2018 LAW OFFICE OF SHAWN VOGT SWEEN, LLC Shawn Vogt Sween MN# 0387368 104 Main St S Grand Meadow, MN 55936 Telephone: 507-754-4555 Facsimile: 507-754-4554 e-mail: shawn@svslawoffice.com Publish 12,19,26
feet, Thence East 100 feet, to the point of beginning and there terminating, Subject to Easements, covenants and Restrictions of record COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $90,653.31 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $64,355.40 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 5, 2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on October 5, 2018, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: January 29, 2018 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 38 - 17-007291 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 12,19,26,5,12,19
CANTON TOWNSHIP ROCK BIDS The Canton Township Board will accept quotes on crushed rock which meets state specifications. Quotes are to be on a per ton basis, delivered, spread and picked up as needed. Quotes are to be sent or delivered to the Township Clerk on or before 5:00pm, March 27, 2018. The board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. Fay Garness Township Clerk Printed withPublish Soy 12,19 ink
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: October 18, 2004 MORTGAGOR: Richard E. Tart and Carol A. Tart, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Beneficial Loan and Thrift Co. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded October 20, 2004 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 342617. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. Dated September 20, 2016 Recorded September 20, 2016, as Document No. 409720. And thereafter assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee, for the CIM Trust 2016-1, Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 2016-1. Dated December 5, 2017 Recorded January 3, 2018, as Document No. 415781. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Beneficial Loan and Thrift Co RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 121 Centennial Street East, Wykoff, MN 55990 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: R30-0011-080 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Commencing at a Point 728.3 feet East and 490 feet South of the Northwest Corner of Section 27, Township 103 North, Range 12 West, Thence South 150 feet, Thence West 100 feet to the point of beginning; Thence North 150 feet, Thence West 100 feet, Thence South 150
request for quotes fountain township The Fountain Township Board is requesting quotes for the following: Class II road rock on a per ton basis for quarry pickup and/or to be delivered and spread within the Township at the Supervisors’ discretion. Blading, trucking, and snow removal on a per hour basis. Quote must be accompanied by equipment list. All quotes must be accomplanied by a certificate of insurance. All quotes must be delivered in an envelope marked “Quote Enclosed” and be in the hands of the Clerk by 6:00 p.m. April 4, 2018. Quotes will be opened at the April 5, 2018, regular meeting at the Fountain Fire Hall beginning at 8:00 p.m. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all quotes. Dan Graskamp, Clerk 814 Miller Lane SE Stewartville, MN 55976 Publish 12,19,26 notice of time change fountain township The Fountain Township Board of Supervisors will conduct regular monthly meetings on the first Thursday of each month at the Fountain Fire Hall. Meetings for the months of April 2018 through November 2018 will begin at 8:00 p.m. Dan Graskamp, Clerk Publish 12,19
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SUMMARY OF MINUTES MARCH 6, 2018 COUNTY BOARD MEETING The Fillmore County Board met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION 2018-007: Opportunity Zones RESOLUTION 2018-008: Support of bonding for mental health The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda. • the following amended Consent Agenda: 1.February 27, 2018 County Board minutes. 2.Appointment of Trinity Johnson to Planning Commission for District 2. • advertise for bridge replacement projects. • pay Winneshiek County Landfill fine. • overnight stays for Solid Waste Administrator to attend training. • 2018 Hauler’s licenses. • hire Breanna Johnson as replacement Registered Nurse at Grade 9/ Step 3. • transition two Accounting Technicians within Auditor/Treasurer office to Accounting Technician Leads. • begin process of hiring four part-time/intermittent deputies for Courthouse Security positions. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount 1Source, supplies $1,219.60 Fillmore County Treasurer-Credit Card/ACH, supplies $524.50 Green & Associates, services $1,150.00 Haakenson Electric, Inc., services $1,182.82 MEnD Correctional Care, PLLC, services $2,167.50 Mid America Business Systems, services $1,536.00 MN Dept. of Corrections, inmate ages $557.50 Pro-West & Associates, Inc., software expense $4,416.43 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $12,754.35 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (18 bills - not listed) $2,204.79 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $14,959.14 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Ancom Technical Center, Inc., asset purchase $979.00 G & K Services, uniforms $672.20 Nuss Truck & Equipment, parts $598.18 Pro-Stall Auto Glass, services $600.57 Universal Truck Equipment, Inc., parts $4,235.56 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $7,085.51 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (11 bills - not listed) $1,775.94 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $8,861.45 SANITATION FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (None) $0.00 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (1 bill - not listed) $93.00 TOTAL SANITATION FUND $93.00 AIRPORT FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Bolton & Menk, Inc., services $6,048.03 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $6,048.03 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (None) $0.00 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND $6,048.03 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Bobbie Vickerman, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 19 COUNTY PROJECTS BIDS CLOSE APRIL 9, 2018 FILLMORE COUNTY, MN NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer, at the Fillmore County Highway Department, Preston, MN until 1:30 p.m. on the 9th day of April, 2018, for the following tied projects: SAP 023-599-201: Bridge replacement with culvert and approach grading, located on Ivy Rd (Twp 216), 1.4 miles north of intersection of Ivy Rd and Industrial Dr approximately 2.18 miles NE of Preston, MN. Major quantities include 12’ X 6’ pc concrete box culvert & end sections, excavation, aggregate and erosion control. SAP 023-599-204: Bridge replacement with culvert and approach grading, located on Fillmore/Mower Rd (Twp 409), 1.96 miles North of intersection CSAH 2 and Fillmore/Mower Rd, approximately 9.25 miles NW of Spring Valley, MN. Major quantities include 14’ X 8’ pc concrete box culvert & end sections, excavation, aggregate and erosion control. Plan and proposal price is $50.00 picked up, and $55.00 if sent by US mail. Plans, Proposal and Specifications can be examined and obtained from the Fillmore County Highway Department, 909 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN 55965, ph. # 507-765-3854. Request for plans and proposals must be accompanied by a check, draft or a money order, payable to the Fillmore County Treasurer, in the amount mentioned above. Bids submitted must be individually sealed, and identified on the outside for each specific project. A bidder’s bond or a certified check in the amount of at least 5% of the total amount bid and payable must accompany the bid to the Treasurer of Fillmore County. Fillmore County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated: March 6, 2018 Ronald Gregg, County Engineer Fillmore County, MN Publish 12,19,26
Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: eTree Care 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 10995 Mulberry Road Harmony, mn 55939 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. dane b. holdeman 10995 mulberry road harmony, mn 55939 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: March 9, 2018 Dane B. Holdeman Publish 19,26 rock quotes money creek township The Money Creek Town Board is accepting quotes for 6000 tons of Class 2 aggregate, more or less, to be delivered and spread no later than June 30, 2018. Quotes for winter rock should be quoted separately. Residents also wishing to purchase rock should contact one of the town board supervisors. Quotes should be sent to the Money Creek Town Clerk, 18035 County 26, Houston, MN 55943 no later than April 4, 2018. Quote should also designate the location of the quarry the rock will be delivered from. The board reserves the right to reject any and all quotes. Adam Florin, Clerk Publish 19,26
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CARIMONA TOWNSHIP ROCK QUOTES Carimona Township will accept quotes on crushed rock that meet the state specifications to be delivered and spread on township roads by order of the supervisors. Certificate of Insurance must accompany all quotes. Quotes must be in the hands of the Clerk of Carimona Township by Monday, April 2, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. The board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. Linda Marzolf, Clerk 19792 County 15 Preston, MN 55965 Publish 19, 26
notice of annual meeting bristol center cemetery association The annual meeting of the Bristol Center Cemetery Association will be on March 24, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at the Harmony House Restaurant in Harmony, MN. Don Bellingham Secretary/Treasurer Publish 19
carrolton township rock quotes Carrolton Township will accept written quotes on a per ton basis for crushed rock that will meet state specifiations. Rock is to be delivered and spread anywhere in the township as needed. Quotes for rock and Certificate of Insurance must be in the hands of the clerk on April 4, 2018, by 7:00 p.m. Carrolton Township will meet on April 4, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. at the town hall. The board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. Luanne Storelee P.O. Box 46 Lanesboro, MN 55949 507-467-2343 Publish 19,26
Pilot Mound Township Rock Quotes The Pilot Mound Township Board will accept quotes for Class 2 crushed rock which meets specifications. Two quotes per company are needed: delivered and spread by June 30, 2018, and from the pile price. Also quotes for ice rock and rip rap delivered are needed. Quotes are to be on a ton basis. Certificates of Insurance must accompany all quotes. Quotes are to be sent or delivered to the township clerk on or before 5:00 P.M. April 9, 2018. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. William Sullivan, Clerk Pilot Mound Township 28609 310th St. Chatfield MN 55923 Publish 19,26
CITY OF RUSHFORD VILLAGE ROCK BIDS REQUEST
The City of Rushford Village will accept bids for up to 3,000 cubic yards of Class 2 crushed rock wearing course that meets MN DOT requirements, to be delivered by the cubic yard and spread or stockpiled, or picked up at the quarry pile. Must be spread on roads by June 15, 2018 and stockpiled for winter use in September or October, 2018. Penalties may be imposed if rock is delayed. Please specify price per ton and price per yard. Bids must include a Certificate of Insurance and be received by the Rushford Village City Clerk, 43038 State Highway 30, Rushford Village, MN 55971-5167 no later than 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Please label outside of envelope â&#x20AC;&#x153;2018 ROCK BIDâ&#x20AC;?. The Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Note: Rushford Village requires that rock is to be billed directly by the rock company to others, when delivered to others at the same time as to Rushford Village. Mary Miner, Clerk City of Rushford Village
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