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Ag community voices concern ahead of R-P decision By K irsten Zoellner kirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com
The R-P School Board listened to concerns from residents at the March 19 meeting. Pictured, left to right, are Board Directors Jon Pettit, Bonnie Prinsen, Joyce Iverson, Board Chairman John Linder, and Superintendent Chuck Ehler. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner
Preston ambulance service per capita rate increase By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com
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Kingsland decommissions intermediate school By R ich Wicks rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com
The Kingsland School Board met in regular session on March 19. Members present were Doug Plaehn, Ann Oeltjen, Leah Stier, Jackie Horsman, Heather Betts, and Superintendent James Hecimovich. Tiffany Mundfrom was absent. The board voted to decommission the Kingsland Intermediate School, effective at the end of this school year. This means the facility is no longer a viable option for Kingsland to use. Hecimovich described the Capital Outlay FY19 plan, which is for purchase of a variety of needs, including athletic
uniforms and helmets, maintenance equipment, two vans, Apple lease, kiln equipment for the Art department, and Region 5 and copier fees. He added that Kingsland “did sell the old iPads, and have collected a little over $10,000 in the resale,” so that money can be used to help purchase equipment. The board also approved Capital Outlay FY19 as summarized by Superintendent Hecimovich. Laurie Hendrickson spoke to the board regarding Kingsland yearbooks, specifically the difficulties in getting a yearbook done at all, and especially in a timely manner. She said, “Since your work meeting, I just wanted to update you on that we had
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At the March 19 Preston City Council meeting, Ambulance Director Ryan Throckmorton recommended approval of a per capita increase from $10 to $14, effective in 2019. The increase is needed to build up fund balance for ambulance purchases and operating expenses. Councilman David Collett was absent. The per capita payment for the ambulance service was set in 1999 at $7 and was raised last year to $10. With last year’s raise it was decided to raise it in increments, recognizing that
another raise would be needed soon. Ryan recommended a 5 year/10 year ambulance replacement plan. Throckmorton noted revenues are higher than budgeted with a cash profit of $13,000. However, when depreciation of equipment is figured in, there is a loss of $31,000. The cash fund balance is slowly growing, but not enough to purchase a new ambulance in 2020 without creating a significant deficit. The last new ambulance was purchased in 2014. The plan is to purchase one of the service’s two
Rushford-Peterson School District administration made a recommendation at the March 19 meeting that the school board approve the hire of a business instructor for the open position, leaving one full-time instructor in the ag/industrial tech department for the 20182019 school year. The concerns come on the heels of the district’s February decision to not renew the contract of Ag Instructor Heide Dudley. Administration recommended the hire of Joel Hinke as a part of the consent agenda, but the hire was pulled from the agenda for special consideration. A petition with more than 50 signatures urged the district to maintain two full-time ag instructors. “This is unacceptable for our district and community,” the petition read. “Please continue to support
agriculture and industrial technology in our school and community.” At the meeting, just shy of two dozen residents came in support of the retention of two full-time agriculture instructors, with six addressing the board directly. “We’re here to address changes in staffing in the agriculture and industrial technology department,” began R-P graduate, parent, and Future Farmers of America (FFA) Alumni Tony Heiden. “Do you know that more students have competed in state and national competitions for R-P in FFA than any other activity here at this school? Did you know that agriculture is the number one industry in Minnesota? Did you know that 25% of Minnesota’s workforce
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is tied to ag?� asked Heiden. “I am not against a business program at R-P, but not at the expense of the ag/industrial tech program. The administration clearly does not feel the importance of or understand that this is largely an agricultural community. Actions speak volumes.� Heiden went on to discuss Minnesota Department of Education rules specifying a teacher with an agriculture licensure can teach ag, industrial tech, business, and science classes. However, a teacher with only a business license cannot teach agriculture or industrial tech classes. “Why limit our options as a district on what classes can be taught?� asked Heiden. An inquiry was made to the Minnesota Department of Education regarding teaching license restrictions, but an answer was not received at the time of this publication. Also a concern was the lack of availability for students to enroll in an agriculture class. Per FFA rules, students must enroll in at least one agriculture class each year. Heiden encouraged the district to maintain two full-time agriculture teachers, building up the program through a wide array of class offerings. “Let’s not reduce the opportunities for our kids, but expand the possibilities for their futures.� “I am very disappointed in the district decision to hire a business teacher to replace an agriculture teacher and FFA Advisor,� added resident Doug Lind. “I had a very good discussion with Mr. Ehler prior to the interview process and
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we both agreed when I said we are doing a huge disservice to students to encourage them all to seek a four-year degree and should be encouraging more of them to attend a vocational program. To prepare students for a vocational program we have had a very good offering of classes to introduce them to what is available. The only way to continue to offer the same classes and with the same frequency at which they are offered is with an agricultural education teacher.� “Living in a rural school district and relying on agriculture or ag related businesses for a huge portion of our tax revenue and then turn around and cut the program in half is a real slap in the face,� added Lind. “However, there is good news. The school board can vote to not approve the business position offered and hire an agriculture education teacher to replace the one that has left the district.� “The ag program is an asset,� echoed Peterson farmer Steven Highum. “It’s the most diversified area. Skills that come from an ag sector will be with them for a lifetime.� Highum suggested the district form and advisory committee of interested citizens. He also noted frustration in seeing FFA plaques listed for free on a Darr Auction. “Are they not the same value?� R-P graduate and community member Lakyn Lind added further concerns about the teaching limitations of a business licensed teacher rather than one licensed in agriculture education. “Under the Ag Ed license one can teach Ag Business or Ag Economics. Do the principles of business and eco-
R-P Agriculture Education Instructor Colby Lind addresses the school board about concerns over the district recommendation to hire for a business position rather than retain a second full-time Agriculture Education Instructor. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner nomics change whether a Business Ed major teaches them or an Ag Ed major teaches them? No, the principles are identical. I don’t fully understand why we would hire a person with a Business Ed degree and a limited teaching portfolio instead of hiring a person with an Ag Ed degree that can teach all of the same business classes that a business degree can teach, as well as hundreds more.� “There are many kids within our district who have grown up on, worked on or simply have had a desire to be a part of the agriculture industry,� continued Lind. “They see the opportunity for them to be successful and enjoy the various skilled labor and trade type jobs out
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vented his frustrations with the recommendation. “I was quite alarmed about the decision. Ag is the backbone of our community,� he stressed. “There are over 200 ag careers. There is no way in heck we can expose these kids to all these careers. This is not the time to take it down.� Perhaps the most emotionally-charged comments from the public came from senior and current FFA Chapter President Grace Luhmann, who fervently defended the agriculture program and was in tears during her comments. “It really saddens me to see our ag program get depleted, considering we live in an ag based community. These programs have helped me learn who I am today. Why do we want to take these opportunities away from the future students? We need two teachers. Please save our program,� she pleaded. Current R-P Agriculture teacher Colby Lind also spoke
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during the meeting. Lind noted he was hired in 2010 and in the 2011-2012 school year, he absorbed industrial technology classes into his workload. “I was hesitant to come and speak. I feared I would be looked down on by the board or that the board would think I orchestrated this pushback, which I did not. If I didn’t show up, I feared that people would think I don’t have passion for this agriculture,� clarified Lind. He went on to state that reduction of positions in the department will limit course offerings. Superintendent Chuck Ehler responded to concerns by providing administration rationale for the recommendation. Ehler indicated that in assessing district needs, the hiring of a business teacher will allow the district to shift classes from Mrs. Erin Thompson’s plate and implement the School Within A School program at R-P. “It’s critical to us,� said Ehler. “We lose six students a year.� The Minnesota School Board Association describes the program as, “A state-approved
Alternative Learning Center (ALC) program through which at-risk elementary and middle/ junior high students receive services during at least 25% of their school day.� Ehler later clarified that R-P has lost an average of six students each year over the last four years, by them either attending either Houston’s ALC, completing coursework online, or because they drop out. These students receive no instruction from R-P. With the hire of Hinke, these students will be able to remain at R-P for the duration of the day and will be instructed by Mrs. Thompson. “We’re not advocating eliminating the ag program,� continued Ehler. “We’ve had difficulty. They have not been able to connect to our community,� he added, speaking of other ag teachers previously employed by the district. Ehler indicated that hiring a full-time business position, and in the future, a part-time industrial tech position, Colby Lind will be able to teach all agriculture classes, as well as advise FFA. “We’re for-
tunate to have a balanced curriculum. There are few schools that have all the courses for a vocational degree.� “I hope we can expand our programs and maintain the ag program,� added Ehler. “The rationale is very solid.� Along with bringing the School Within a School instruction to the district, Ehler hopes to expand the program with business and ag working together, and maintaining and eventually enhancing industrial technology program. “Six students. That’s a number you should put in your head,� cautioned Board Director Dean Mierau, who suggested changes to the ag program could see the district still losing students to open enrollment. “The flexibility of the decision gives the most breath to our students.� Colby Lind further added that separating out agriculture and industrial technology classes isn’t fair. “At this point, it will cut down on the number of kids that will be able to participate in ag and FFA. We’re
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C ommentary New Testament misconceptions and fallacies By Herb Panko Chatfield, MN Since there are frequent articles in the FCJ on religion, specifically on Christianity and by writers who claim the authenticity of their own beliefs at the exclusion of all other views, perhaps it is time to look at such opinions objec- Herb Panko tively. There are many misconceptions and fallacies the average person has about Christian doctrine and history, but one misconception seems to be most prominent — failure to separate the authentic Jesus of history from the mythical Jesus of faith. We know very little about the early years of Jesus. The work of the Biblical scholar
Bruce Chilton and his thesis roughly corresponds to the theories of most objective scholars. According to these theories, Jesus is not a typical Jew. This is because his paternity would have been in question since Mary was an unwed mother. Being with child without clear knowledge of who the father was threatened blood lines and the purity of the tribe. Because of this, Jesus would have been ostracized from many forms of Jewish religious practices. The virgin birth story was likely invented to remove the stain and impurity placed on Mary and Jesus. This invention probably happened several decades later but was firmly rooted in Christian dogma by the time of the Council of Nicea in the 4th century. But the relevance and importance of these scholarly theories should not be emphasized at
One Moment, Please... 2018 Teacher of the Year nominations By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com On May 2, 2017, the Fillmore County Journal presented the first Golden Apple Award to Mary Hoiland, a 42-year veteran of the RushfordPeterson School DisJason Sethre trict. Historically, this was the first time in which a Teacher of the Year was selected from the six school districts in Fillmore County. Editorial Cartoon
As referenced in a May 10, 2017, article authored by Barb Jeffers, “In addition to the Teacher of the Year award, Hoiland received a $500 gift card for Rushford Foods, Harmony Foods and Preston Foods from owners Jim Hoiness and Brad Hoiness, a Green Mountain Grill (Daniel Boone) and cutlery set from Cody Koebke, owner of Ody’s Country Meats & Catering in Spring Valley, Minn., and a leather La-Z-Boy recliner from Drury’s Furniture of Fountain, Minn.” The Teacher of the Year award presents an opportunity for our communities to recognize the important role our educators play in developing
the expense of what Jesus is most remembered for, which is not in much dispute. As an apocalyptic prophet, he is remembered for two basic messages: as a Jewish insurgent against the Roman power structure, he warned constantly that the Romans, along with any other “unbelievers,” would eventually be destroyed for their evil ways. But his most powerful and central message throughout his life was his insistence on the importance of justice, compassion, taking care of the poor and dispossessed and showing love and respect for all of humanity. This is his legacy that has survived for over 2,000 years and is the bedrock for all religions and civil democracies. However, what most mattered to the Romans was that he was an insurgent against the current power structure and for that reason he was executed. What happens next is the the minds of our youth. Our teachers have the challenging responsibility of inspiring our children to learn. It takes a certain temperament and versatility. Every child learns in a different way, which presents a greater challenge for teachers. Many teachers spend days, nights, and weekends consumed with figuring out ways to help children reach their full potential. On May 7, 2018, the Fillmore County Journal will share a story about one teacher selected as the Teacher of the Year for 2018. Yes, only one will be selected. If you would like to nominate a Teacher of the Year for 2018, please look to the back page of this week’s newspaper for the nomination form. Please note the deadline of April 17, 2018.
beginning of the mythical Jesus of faith narrative. It is a much different story where Jesus’ riveting, powerful yet simple message and his humanity are largely subsumed into a fantastical, supernatural theology, largely created and encouraged by Paul. In other words it is the beginning of the distortion, perversion, and fictionalizing of the authentic Jesus of history. He begins to lose his humanity and becomes instead just another dying and arising savior god, not unlike the many other such pagan gods and goddesses of the time. Other myths were attached to him — he was the product of a virgin birth, he was said to have ascended bodily into heaven, he could heal the sick, he could control the wind, walk on water, etc. So why was Jesus so radically transformed beyond his humanity? Paul, in his missionary service to largely pagan communities, was faced with a gigantic problem. How could he
convince the locals to abandon the worship of their local gods whom they had honored for over a thousand years and instead accept whom Paul now called “the Christ”? It was probably a hard sell. After all, Jesus was a rather nondescript wandering prophet preaching impending doom but who did not consider himself a god. The locals had much more colorful, magical gods and goddesses to worship — Orpheus, Zeus, Adonis, and Isis, for example. To win over the inhabitants he likely allowed them to think of Jesus as not unlike their own supernatural pagan deities. At that point, with much imagination, it was an easy step for Paul to embellish and finalize his complete fabrication and make-over of the authentic Jesus of history. One wonders if Jesus were alive today how shocked he would be, that he had been made out to be a god, something that he never intended.
Letter about young adult males working... To the Editor, Jason Sethre’s recent commentary is a textbook case on how to take facts and use them to reach misleading and false conclusions. It also can and does trivialize an important subject. Mr. Sethre leads us to believe that video games and lax parenting have led to a recent decline in worker participation of younger men as shown by U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics. However, U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics for the past half century show the same relative long-term decline, and the same thing is true if the prime working age 25 to 54-year-old male demographic is used. There are many reasons for this decline, such as increases in job openings for traditionally female jobs in health related fields like health aids and medical secretaries, while traditional male jobs of manufacturing and construction have declined. Our nation
also has nine million males who were formerly incarcerated. Many employers tend to shun these applicants. The U.S. locks up far more people than practically any other nation in the world. We know that more education equals a higher worker participation level. Making college affordable again is one step that would help. More education also leads to a better ability to separate fact from fiction, to truly understand most basic important issues, and to hopefully get legislation of value enacted. Goodness knows that our nation needs help in oh, so many ways. Greg Rendahl Ostrander, Minn.
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about business offerings and scheduling. According to Timm, the district has struggled to get business-minded students, who didn’t want the agriculture portion, to take classes through the agriculture program. Scheduling students into required classes can be a nightmare and can limit opportunity to find an opening in their day for agriculture or industrial technology classes they want to partake in. “Scheduling can be a beast. Once you get outside our core classes, something always has to give,” said Timm. Colby Lind echoed these sentiments, noting that his teaching of School to Work program, something he’s not willing to give up, occupies one of his available teaching periods. “It pares my day down to one less class than every other teacher in the building. There are just three classes per day in the ag department. With two ag teachers, that’s three, School to Work, plus four more classes in the ag area.” A motion to table the hire was put forth by Mierau and seconded by Board Director Joyce Iverson. The motion failed in a vote. Director Jon Pettit then motioned to approve the hire and the motion was seconded by Director Valerie Howe. In a roll call vote, the hire was approved 4:2 with Mierau and Director Julie Koop opposed. Iverson abstained from voting. Discussion of the topic ended more than an hour into the two hour meeting. In other news, Ehler also discussed results of a March 13 meeting between district and City of Rushford representatives. Ehler indicated the process approved at the district’s
February meeting, while not including formal Request for Proposals or Request for Qualifications, will allow for proposals from multiple developers. “There are two known entities, but it’s not limited to that,” stated Ehler. “We want to work with the city; work with them and the community,” added Board Chairman John Linder. At the district’s February meeting, Director Mierau indicated the Facilities Committee should have been “in the loop,” but was told there hadn’t been a loop to be in. “We hear that they’ve [City of Rushford] been working on this for a year and a half; that there’s been a gazillion phone calls and meetings. That’s concerning,” said Mierau. “There was nothing that formally came out of these things,” responded Ehler. Architect David Kane, with whom the district is working, is expected to disperse information at the end of the month. Developers will have 30 days to submit their plans, after which the district will listen to vision plans and form a timeline for any redevelopment. “The more people coming out of the woodwork, the better,” added Linder, before proceeding with the rest of the agenda. Review and approval of Superintendent Ehler’s contract was also discussed. The contract was approved with just over a 2% pay increase. “Thank you for allowing me to finish my educational experience here at R-P,” stated Ehler. The next regularly scheduled school board meeting is Monday, April 16, at 5:30 p.m., in the Forum Room. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Whalan City Council accepts resignation By Barb Jeffers The city council of Whalan, Minn., will have an empty council seat to fill, as council member Wyatt Berekvam informed the council of his resignation at the March 12, 2018, council meeting. The regularly scheduled monthly meeting was called to order at 5 p.m. by Mayor Marlys Tuftin. Council members present included Kim Berekvam, Everett Johnson, Wyatt Berekvam and City Clerk Lolly Melander. Council member Owen Lewis was absent. Minutes from the February 12, 2018, council meeting were read by Melander. With no additions or corrections, a motion was made by W. Berekvam and seconded by Johnson to accept the minutes as read. Motion carried. Melander presented the treasurer’s report and bills due to the council. Motion by K. Berekvam, second by Johnson, to approve the treasurer’s report and bills due as read. Motion carried. Wes Harding with the Root River Trail Town committee attended the council meeting to report on the group’s upcoming events. The pancake breakfast in Whalan will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 15, which is a fundraiser to replace the roof of the Whalan Town Hall. Volunteers will be serving a hearty breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausages, sweet rolls and beverages. Harding noted that donations are needed to help cover the cost of the food and paper products for the pancake breakfast. If you are able to make a donation of any kind please contact Harding at (507) 467-3044. The Root River Trail Towns 60-mile garage sale will take place on June 22 and 23. Anyone who wishes to have their garage sale added to the garage sale map on the Root River Trail Town website may contact Harding. Old Business An update was given on the lodging tax agreement with the City of Lanesboro. There will be one change on the contract due to private data. Electric Pole Review (STAR
inspection) was tabled until the April 2018 meeting. New Business The Zoning Board is planning a work shop in April. More information about the work shop will be available at the April 2018 meeting. The city council will be conducting a walking tour of the city in the near future to look for any issues that may need attention specifically looking at trees on the boulevard. A spring clean-up drive around will be held in April to make sure city regulations are being followed. The council discussed asking for additional funds in 2019 for mowing the state bike trail.
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W. Berekvam announced his resignation to the council as he will be relocating to Rochester, Minn. The council thanked him for his service and wished him luck. With Berekvam’s resignation, the city council is looking for someone to fill the seat for the remaining eight months of his term. Any interested parties can contact a council member. Motion to adjourn the March 2018 meeting was made by W. Berekvam and seconded by K. Berekvam. Motion carried. The next regularly scheduled Whalan city council meeting will be held on April 9, 2018, at the Whalan City Hall. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m.
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in her home always being clean and tidy and she always had coffee and sweets around if people were to come visit. Her health later Helen Anderson Helen Anderson, 98, of Peterson, brought her to Good Shepherd died Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at Home, where she passed away at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in age 98. Helen was a kind and mild manRushford. nered woman that people naturally H e l e n gravitated towards. This resulted in was born on family and many friends that cared August 20, deeply for her and she was extreme1919, to Hjelly close to. Outside of her fammer and Julia ily, some of the friends that Helen Hanson and spent the most time with included lived in PeterSandy Thompson and Richard and son, Minn. Helen Portia Lee of Peterson. Helen went to Anderson Helen is survived by her son school at the Gerald “Jerry” (Diane) Anderson; Norby Valley Country School and attended daughter-in-law Marilyn Erickchurch at Grace Lutheran Church son Anderson; grandchildren Julie in Peterson. Helen was married to (Rick) Galewski, Brian (Susan) Clarence Anderson and had two Anderson, Sue (Jeff) Moechnig, and Tanya (Chad) Carlson; and children, Dennis and Gerald. Helen enjoyed going to church, great-grandchildren Ella, Andi, her Bible study group and the Kendra and Tyler. She is preceded church quilting group. Helen in death by her son Dennis and her cleaned homes earlier in her life husband Clarence. and later worked at Rush Prod- Funeral service took place 11 ucts. Helen spent a lot of time a.m., Saturday, March 24, 2018, at home and enjoyed listening to at Hoff Funeral & Cremation Serher country music on the kitchen vice - Rushford, with the Reverend radio while drinking her cup of Sarah Walker Brown officiating. coffee with a bar or cookie. Helen Visitation was from 10 a.m. until lived at the same home in Peterson the time of the service. Helen was for over 60 years and took pride laid to rest at East Grace Cemetery.
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A private family graveside service appreciation to Heartland Hospice and the Gundersen Harmony Care will take place at a later date. Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield Center in Harmony for the wonis assisting the family with arrange- derful care given to Emily. ments. To share a condolence with A memorial service will be held Sharon Joyce Asleson Sharon Joyce Asleson of Foun- the Asleson family please visit riley- at a later date. tain, Minn., died March 17, 2018, funeralhomes.com. Grace M. Carlson at the Chosen Valley Care Cen Grace M. Carlson, 93, of ter in Chatfield, Minn. She had Emily Theodora Bearman fought a 18-month courageous Emily T. Bearman, age 92, of Rushford, Minn., died Wednesbattle from a Harmony, died Friday, March 16, day, March 14, 2018, at Gundersen brain aneu2018, at Gundersen Harmony Care Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Grace Marie Moos was born rysm. Center in Harmony. Sharon Emily was born March 2, 1926, on October 16, 1924, in Great was born on the daughter of William and Bend, Kans., to Louis and March 30, Emma (WilMarie (Mal1944, to Elton helm) Lietz ley) Moos. and Joyce in Granger, She was (Grindland) Sharon Joyce Minn. Emily raised for a Redalen. She was baptized Asleson time in Kangraduated and consas until her from Lanesboro High School in firmed at family moved 1962. On December 8, 1963, she St. Matthew Grace M. to Harmony, married Donald A. Asleson at Root L u t h e r a n Carlson Emily T. Minn., where Prairie Lutheran Church. Sharon Church in Bearman Grace graduated from high school. began her career at Farm Service Granger. She Agency in Preston and retired after graduated from Harmony High She met Gynther Carlson while 32-plus years of service. School then went on for teacher’s attending school in Milwaukee, Sharon is survived by children training and taught in the early Wis. Grace and Gynther were marBrenda (Mike) Chiglo, Brian 1950s. Emily was united in mar- ried on June 1, 1946. The couple (Kayla) Asleson, and Matt (Kris- riage to Leo Bearman on February moved to Rushford, where they ten) Asleson; and son-in-law Matt 24, 1955. They made their home in lived the remainder of their lives. Grace enjoyed cooking, baking, Jamieson. She is also survived by her Waterloo, Iowa. five brothers: Craig (Sue) Redalen, Emily was a longtime employ- sewing, reading, crocheting, travelGary (Beth) Redalen, Steven (Peggi) ee at Shower’s Insurance Co. in ing, and following her children in Redalen, Donald (Penny) Redalen, Waterloo. She enjoyed dancing, their school sports and activities. and Jeff (Michelle) Redalen, and bowling, fishing, and playing cards Family and faith were always her her sister Jane (Joe) O’Koren. Sha- with family and friends. She moved top priorities. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in ron is also survived by her beloved to Harmony in 2008. sisters-in-law: Marge (Dick) Fuller, Emily is survived by two sisters- Rushford and the Rushford AmeriJanice Nelson, and Pat (Doug) in-law, Mary Lietz and Loretta can Legion Auxiliary. Sample. Sharon’s greatest affection Lietz; many nieces and nephews, Grace is survived by her 11 chilwas reserved for her grandchildren two stepsons, Duane and James dren: Karen (fiance Mark Cisewski) Ebert of Winona, Minn., Michael and great-grandchildren: Jerod and their families. (Brittany) Chiglo, Jenna (Dan) Emily was preceded in death Carlson of Rochester, Minn., CherRoot, Nathan and Nicholas (Car- by her husband Leo in 1973, her yl (Laurel) Unnasch of Rochester, lie) Benson, Cole Asleson, Lindsey parents and five siblings: Paul Lietz, Norma (David) Kirckof of Rochand Haley Polin, Will, Sammy, Henry Lietz, Dorothy Johnson, ester, Gary (Cynthi) Carlson of Brooklyn Center, Minn., Margaret and Jacob Asleson; Tyler Chiglo, Martha Biel, and an infant sister. and Palmer and Parker Root. Sha- Memorials can be directed to ron was preceded in death by her St. Matthew’s cemetery. Emily’s See OBITUARIES Page 7 husband Donnie Asleson, daughter family would like to extend their Jody Jamieson, sister-in-law Melva Gislason, brother-in-law David Nelson, and her parents. Sharon enjoyed tending to her flowers and garden, cooking for her family, reading, doing puzzles, Canton-Scotland Presbyterian Church……..........Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Avenue, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 watching her grandchildren, going Christ Lutheran Church..........………………..........Sundays - 9 : 00am on casino trips with her family, and 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 spending time in Florida visiting Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…..........……….......Sundays - 9 : 00am her daughter Jody and family. One 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 of Sharon’s favorite past-times was Our Savior’s Lutheran Church...........Sat. - 5 :30pm & Sun. - 9: 00am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 listening to Elvis Presley. St. Columban Church.…..…….......………………..Sundays - 10 : 00am Sharon’s funeral service was held 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 on Friday, March 23 at 11:30 a.m. St. Mary’s Catholic Church...…...................................Sundays - 8:00am at Root Prairie Lutheran Church 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 in rural Fountain, Minn., with If you are interested in listing your church, contact the visitation starting at 10 a.m. Pastor Fillmore County Journal at news@fillmorecountyjournal.com. Chris Miller officiated the service. Please share a memory of Helen and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.
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TUES., MARCH 27
•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.* •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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•Spring Valley Food Shelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.*
THURS., MARCH 29
•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.*
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•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.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.*
•Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.* •Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, use side door on Newburg.*
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•Chatfield NA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*
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•Spring Valley Food Shelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson.* •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.*
•Cowboy Church service, 6pm, Cherry Grove United Methodist Church, 18183 160th St., rural Spring Valley. All invited. •Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.* •Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/fire Hall. For info, call (507) 288-6944.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Preston.* •AA Crossroads Journey Group meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*
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Lambie of Black River Falls, Wis., David Carlson of Rushford, Minn., Joan (Scott) Blagsvedt of Rushford, Joyce (Jeff Ellingsen) Merchlewitz of Rushford, Julie (Lynn) Wilbright of Stockton, Minn., and Frank Carlson of Rushford; 20 grandchildren, and 31 great-grandchildren, with two on the way. She was preceded in death by her husband Gynther, her parents, a son in infancy, seven siblings, a granddaughter, and a great-granddaughter. A Mass of Christian Burial for Grace was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 19, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rushford, with the Reverend Pratap Reddy officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery at a later date. Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, March 18, at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford and one hour prior to the Mass on Monday at the Church. Leave a memory of Grace and sign her online guestbook at www. hofffuneral.com.
in Vancouver, Wash. Due to Ronald’s time in the military and with his work, the couple lived in many places across the country. Those places included: Ogden, Utah, Plainview, Minn., Dexter, Minn., Elkton, Minn., Utica, Minn., (for 17 years), St. Charles, Minn., Byron, Minn., Rochester, Minn., Bracketville, Tex., (for 10 years), Hokah, Minn. and Rushford. She earned her GED at the age of 40 and then received her LPN degree. Val worked as Valora May an LPN at St. Frisby Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.. She entered the nursing home in Rushford a few years ago. Val is survived by three sons: Thomas (Kathleen) Frisby of Houston, Minn., Robert (Carol) Frisby of Rochester, Minn., and Don (Sally) Frisby of Galesville, Wis.; 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one sister, Rhonda Thompson of Marquette, Mich. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ronald, son James, and two grandchildren. Private family services are being scheduled. The family prefers memorials be mailed to Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, P.O. Box 747, Rushford, Minn. 55971. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Valora “Val” May Frisby Valora “Val” May Frisby, 96, of Rushford, Minn., died on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, with her three sons at her side. Valora May Wraalstad was born on May 17, 1921, in Juanita, N. Dak., to Goodwin and Olive (Hundorf) Wraalstad. Val moved with her family as a small child to the St. Charles, Minn., area. Val was united in marriage with RonMarjorie Hunt ald H. Frisby on October 3, 1942, Marjorie Hunt, age 83, of Foun-
tain, Minn., passed away peacefully in her home Saturday, March 17, 2018. Marjorie was born January 24, 1935, in Faribault, Minn., to Gordon and Helen (Russell) Wolfe. She graduated from Faribault High School in 1953 and was united in marriage to Larry Hunt on June 12, 1955, in Faribault. Marjorie was a homemaker, Marjorie Hunt and enjoyed sharing her baking and cooking with her family, tending her flowers, feeding the birds, participating in her church groups, and taking care of her family. Her only grandchild, Tonya, was an important part of her life, and she loved supporting Tonya’s school activities and recently, career goals. Marjorie will be remembered for her strong faith and dedication to those she loved. Marjorie is survived by her husband Larry, her daughter Julie (Tom) Tienter of Chatfield, Minn.; her granddaughter Tonya Tienter of Ames, Iowa; two nieces and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Robert “Bob” Wolfe; and her sister-in-law, Florence. Funeral service for Marjorie Hunt was held 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at Fountain Lutheran Church in Fountain, Minn., with Rev. Christopher Miller officiating.
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Burial will take place in Fountain Cemetery at a later date. Visitation was held at the church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service. Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home, Preston, Minn., assisted the family. Maynard C. Johnson Maynard C. Johnson, age 94, of St. Charles, Minn., formerly of Mabel and Winona, died Friday, March 16, 2018, at Whitewater Health Services in St. Charles. Maynard was born September 28, 1923, in Hesper Township, Winneshiek County, Iowa, to Martin and Cora (Sanden) Johnson. He graduated from the Mabel Maynard C. Johnson High School in 1941. He farmed and worked heavy construction for a short time. He then drove truck for several companies, including 20 years for C.H. Robinson Trucking before retiring at the age of 89. On June 19, 1949, he married Gloria Christensen at the Mabel First Lutheran Church. They lived in Mabel, then Winona, and the last 22 years in St. Charles. Maynard is survived by his wife Gloria of St. Charles, Minn.; three children: Shelley (Alfonso) Pagliarello of Wake Forest, N. C., Colette (Michael) Anderson of St. Charles, and Kevin Johnson of Maple Grove, Minn.; “adopted daughter” Tami Klein, five grandchildren: Joel (Raiko) Pagliarello, Allison (Eddie) Rogosich, Christine Anderson, Lance (Jeanie) Anderson and Nathan Johnson; nine greatgrandchildren, and two brothers, Odell (Evelyn) Johnson of Mabel and Ervin Johnson of Colorado. He was preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte Edwards. Memorial service was held 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2018, at the Mabel First Lutheran Church in Mabel. Visitation was for one hour prior to services at the church. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel assisted with arrangements.
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Dorothy Runningen Dorothy Mae (Schroeder) Runningen, 86, died peacefully on March 16, 2018, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center. Funeral services were held Monday, March 19 at 11 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston. The family greeted friends and family from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service and in the church basement hall following the Dorothy service. BuriRunningen al followed the reception at Crown Hill Cemetery. Dorothy was born May 29, 1931, in Caledonia, Minn., to Ewald and Edna (Bunge) Schroeder. She graduated from Caledonia High School. She met her future husband, Vernon Runningen, on the family farm as Vernon was brought on as a hired man; they married on June 7, 1951. Dorothy and Vernon started out their married life farming in Caledonia, Spring Grove and Peterson (North Prairie), then moving to Fountain and Preston where together they owned and operated Preston Farm Service for over 25 years. Dorothy, though officially a stayat-home mom to their three children, also did bookkeeping at the elevator and taught many years of Sunday school at Christ Lutheran Church. She was active at Christ Lutheran, singing in the church choir, directing Sunday school programs, women’s circles, and making lefse for the annual Lutefisk Dinner. Upon retirement, Dorothy and Vernon spent many winters in and eventually moved to Mesa, Ariz. Dorothy continued her love of cooking and baking, golf and going dancing with neighbors and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Vernon, son Bryan, and brother Roger. She is survived by her brother Curtis (Shirley) Schroeder, sister-in-law Nancy (Roger) Schroeder and sister-in-law Doris (Milo) Runningen; daughters Joyce (David) Fleck and Carol Runningen, grandchildren Melissa
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(Mark) Fleck-Allen, Katie Fleck and Allison (Allan) Spratt, and her great-grandchildren, Stella Allen and Hadley Spratt. Memorials can be made in her name to Christ Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be left at www.Hindthudekfuneralhomes. com. Stanley Scheevel Stanley Scheevel, 89, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at the Spring Valley Care Center. Memorial services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday March 21, 2018, at Greenleafton Reformed Church, with Pastor Roger Lokker officiating. Stanley’s ashes were laid to rest at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston. Visitation was held from 10-11 a.m. prior to the Stanley service at the Scheevel church on Wednesday. Stanley Emerson Scheevel was born on December 29, 1928, to Elmer and Marie (VanSande) Scheevel. He was a member of the Greenleafton Church all his life. He graduated from Preston High School in 1946. On September 22, 1950, he married Eleanor Jean Vandwege at the Holland Reformed Church in Holland, Nebr. They made their home on a farm in the Greenleafton area. On January 13, 1954, he was inducted into the Army, serving his time at Fort Riley, Kans., and then to Fort Lewis in Washington state as a medic. They returned to Minnesota to take up farming again in 1956. Their family grew as they adopted two girls, Jenise and Joan. During his years on the farm, his creative side came through in many ways. He developed a channel auger system to remove manure from the milking barn to a spreader. When he wasn’t farming, you could always find him in his workshop creating everything from furniture, frames, and shelves, to anything made of wood. Stanley and Eleanor retired from farming in 1980 and moved to their home in Greenleafton. They went on many mission trips in the winter to Brewton, Ala., as volunteers. Stanley and Eleanor wintered in Florida, Arizona, and McAllen, Tex. Traveling was much enjoyed by both throughout all 50 states and Europe. Stanley lovingly leaves behind his wife Eleanor of 67 years, his daughters Jenise Schwartz and Joan (Joel) Bicknese, son-in-law Steve Miner, eight grandchildren: Quentin (Teresa) Bicknese, Zachary (Becky) Bicknese, Crystal Miner, Channon (Heather) Miner, Cortney (Stephanie) Miner, Chanel DeYoung, Carrie (Jay) Lick, and Lacey Schwartz; 18 great-grandchildren: Stephanie, Sasha, Timmy, Charlie, Cayley, Kelsy, Charlie, Emma, Isaac, Ayden, Lydya, Klayton, Alex, Ashley, Kenzie, Addie, Kloe, and Mia, as well as many nieces and nephews. Stanley was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and two brothers.
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ambulances every five years. Revenues fluctuate depending on call volume. Even with a raise of $4 per capita (amounting to about $5,700), there still could be a shortage when it is time to purchase a new ambulance. Townships are in support of the per capita increase contingent on the city of Preston also agreeing to the increase. Townships are working on next year’s budget now. Throckmorton insisted it is important to get something in place for ambulance replacement that is more structural. The per capita raise was approved as presented Other business in brief • City Administrator Joe Hoffman reported that the Preston Public Utility commission has agreed to the city council’s offer to assume a $100,000 loan. This loan to Dairy & Farm was made when Dairy & Farm built their new facility on the northwest side of the city. The city expects to begin to pay off the loan at the rate of $10,000 per year beginning later in 2018. The purchase of the old Dairy & Farm property by the city has not closed yet at this point, but there has been agreement on the terms for the sale. The city has agreed to pay $15,000 up front to reimburse Dairy & Farm
for demolition/clean-up expenses that Dairy & Farm has already sustained. The rest of the purchase price will come through the assumption of the loan owed to PPU. This will amount to a total purchase price of $115,000 for the property. Once the sale is closed the old Dairy & Farm site will be city property. • Hoffman reported that City Attorney Dwight Luhmann had provided an agreement to extend the option to purchase the Doherty land to Robert Doherty, which he signed and returned agreeing to the terms of the agreement. The city will pay $15,000 up front to extend the option for one year, which will go toward the purchase price of the land if the option is exercised. This property, consisting of about 15 acres, is the site the council hopes one day will be the location of a veterans home. • April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sarah Monroe, DFO Victim Services, submitted a letter requesting permission to display teal ribbons on the lamp posts in Preston beginning the week of April 2 to April 30. The teal ribbons help to make the public aware of sexual assault and the resources available to victims of sexual violence. Statistics show that every two minutes someone in the United States is sexually assaulted. The council approved the request.
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Christine Rischette
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Gerald Skifton
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Adam Florin
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Wayne Meyer
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Deb Dewey
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John Dewey
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ward, I know the board is going to make a decision at some point what you’re going to do on the yearbook… I’ve been an advisor for two years, and what’s going wrong is it’s hard to get kids involved, and the ones that do get involved are so busy with so many other things, that it’s hard to keep them involved.” She also stated, “Linda Wangsness
and I, we resigned last year. So I just want to publicly make sure that everyone knows we are not responsible for this year’s book.” Superintendent Hecimovich said he will be meeting with staff soon regarding this issue. Superintendent Hecimovich gave public thanks to Kwik Trip for a donation of $100 to TeKnights Robotics, Midway USA for a $502 grant to the trap team, and to Maranda Emig for accompanying the Junior and
Monday, March 26, 2018 Senior High Knowledge Bowl teams to all of their meets this year. He also stated, “I would also like to thank Amber (Herbrand) here today. Kingsland was awarded the school finance award for our 2017 finance reporting.” The board approved the resignations of Jake Vetter (GBB head coach), Laurie Applen (fifth grade teacher) and Aaron Thauwald (JH boys basketball coach). The board also approved
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hiring of spring sports coaches Brent Kohn (varsity golf ), Paul Eckheart (JH golf ), Jamie Fenske (varsity baseball), Jacob Vetter (JV baseball), David Delaney (JH baseball), Dakotah Rostad (JH baseball), John Fenske (varsity softball), Al Williams (JV softball) and Laurie Hendrickson (seventh and eighth softball). Students Cody Merkel and Jackson Rindels updated the board on recent and upcoming
Temporary concrete batch plant for CSAH 1 paving permit application submitted by Joe Miessen, PCi Roads, LLC for a temporary concrete batch plant. The plant is to be placed in a farm field owned by James and Elaine Teske, Section 21, Sumner Township. Miessen said he is the contractor on the Fillmore County CSAH 1 project. He explained the plant will be set up on about four acres rented from Teske. Driveway entrances will need to be widened. Building the plant will start when weather permits. Ideally, paving will begin late in June. Rochester Sand and Gravel will fix soft spots prior to paving. During paving, which is expected to take about 15-16 days, trucks will run 12 hours
per day Monday through Friday at a rate of about 65 per hour. Saturday will be an eight hour work day and there will be no Sunday work. Miessen said the plant will come down within a day after paving is completed. There was no comment from township officials or the public. Ruskell asked about the condition of CR 2, which is the road the plant will be located on and used for a relatively short distance to CSAH 1. He said it currently is not in the best of shape. Miessen said CR 2 will be designated as a haul road. Observation of the road’s condition will be documented before and after. Miessen noted, if there are significant changes to the condition of the road, they
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thanks due to both for their years of service. Both positions will be opened up for applicants. Regarding current enrollment, Kuphal said M-C is “Currently at 255. We budgeted for 250, so we’re on track.” The board approved the 2017-2018 budget as submitted. Calendar reminders include Spring Break, March 29 through April 2, and the Senior Class Trip, April 6-15. The meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m. The next regular board meeting will be Tuesday, April 17 at 6 p.m. in the media center. The public is welcome.
By Karen Reisner The Fillmore County Planning Commission held their first meeting of 2018 on March 15. The last meeting of 2017 was held on October 26. Zoning administrator Cristal Adkins opened the meeting and welcomed new member Trinity Johnson. Johnson will replace Brad Erickson who retired from the committee after 12 years of service. Gary Ruskell was elected chairman and Steve Duxbury was elected vice-chairman. The commission will continue to meet on the third Thursday of the month at 7 pm, when there is business to be addressed. Ruskell opened the public hearing on the conditional use
By Rich Wicks The Mabel-Canton School Board held a regular meeting on March 20. All members were present at the meeting, including Mark Weidemann, Jason Marquardt, Chris Miller, Principal Michelle Weidemann, Student Board Representative Maddison Michels, Board Chair Cristal Adkins, Superintendent Gary Kuphal, Business Manager Aimee Lake, High School Secretary Lynette Donald, Chris Loppnow, Diane Wilder and Liz Hershberger. No members of the public had requested to address the council. Superintendent Kuphal shared with the board that, as in past years, he plans to meet with each senior student individually this spring, to learn each student’s plans for the future, and to ask their comments about their experience at MabelCanton. He said he will not share individual answers publicly, but will be able to give the board general numbers of how many students are targeting post-secondary education, work or military service. He said he is also considering contacting students five years after graduation to ask how these goals have panned out. Kuphal explained to the board that Mabel-Canton planned for three snow cancellation days, but has actually had four, so his suggestion would be to have school in session on March 28. He said March 28 was the original plan for the first makeup day, but it was up to the board to decide. The board voted to have classes in session on March 28. Kuphal addressed the board and asked that they consider the concepts of “World’s Best Work
Force” (WBWF) and a Strategic Plan. He briefly explained the five proposed WBWF aims, which include: All students are ready for kindergarten, All students in third grade achieving grade-level literacy, Closing achievement gaps among all students, All students career-and college-ready by graduation, and All students graduate. He explained that M-C would develop a SMART goal under each of these five aims. The board voted to move forward in pursuing the WBWF program. Kuphal went on to describe the Strategic Plan concept, stating, “My personal, I guess comfort level, is that a Strategic Plan is overarching everything. World’s Best Work Force fits under that. So as an example, you just heard me talk about five (WBWF) goals, and really they’re all academic. Under a Strategic Plan,… there may be some other things that we feel are important for our district.” He also suggested the Strategic Plan would probably be a three to five year plan for what M-C wants to achieve. The board voted to move forward in working to develop a Strategic Plan. Superintendent Kuphal gave public thanks to the M-C Booster Club for a $100 donation for food at the Social Media presentation. The board approved the hiring of Matthew Mauseth as long term substitute high school science teacher for Jordan Nelson (contingent on meeting MDE licensing requirements). The board accepted the resignations of Deb Graf (band director) and Doug Ward (Ag teacher and FFA advisor), both effective June 1, 2018. Cristal Adkins said there are many
will remediate it to get it back to where it was. The CUP application was unanimously recommended for approval. The county board will consider the CUP at its March 27 meeting. Other business in brief • Adkins passed out a copy of a proposed new ordinance to cover both wind and solar energy systems (language from Martin County ordinance). The county currently has a Wind Energy Conversion System ordinance, but nothing to regulate large solar systems. Adkins noted there have been some inquiries about solar systems. Currently, if an individual roof mounted solar system is to be installed, a permit is not required. A ground mounted system does require a permit. Adkins asked commission members to look over the proposed ordinance, adding it will be on the next meeting’s agenda. • Five of the 23 townships in the county have their own zoning ordinance (Chatfield, Forestville, Jordan, Spring Valley, and Sumner). Commissioner Duane Bakke explained anything that isn’t in the township ordinance falls to the county ordinance. This discussion was the result of an ongoing disagreement with Chatfield Township that began with two rezoning applications, which were approved by the
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happenings of the FFA club. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. The next scheduled work session will be on Monday, April 9, in the elementary conference room. The meeting will begin at 5:50 p.m., to appoint election judges, and the rest of the work session will begin at 6 p.m. The next scheduled regular board meeting is set for Monday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the choir room. As always, the public is welcome. planning commission in February 2017. Bakke said the county has always sent notice to a township when the county approves a permit. Bakke maintained he believes we have to acknowledge a township ordinance. Some county attorneys say it is all or nothing. But, he likes the piecemeal approach. He insisted we have to work together and have to help the township by acknowledging the restriction that the township has in place. Adkins said she had asked Sumner Township if there was anything in their ordinance concerning the temporary cement batch plant CUP. They responded they were comfortable with the county permitting the plant. Ruskell questioned whether it makes sense for all of a township to be in just one zone. He continued one township does it one way and another does it another way. Bakke concluded we need to find a way to work with all of them, adding he has offered to meet with Chatfield Township to go through their ordinance with them.
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Fillmore County Sports March Sanity; Trojans State-Bound! The N.C.A.A. tournament has its March Madness. All manner of upset and crazy can and have occurred as college teams vie to be National Champion. For instance, a 16-seed can beat a 1-seed for the first time ever, as happened the first Friday of the tourney, when U.M.B.C. (that’s University of MarylandBaltimore County) shocked the world and especially V i r g i n - The Trende ia. Just a Report day later, on the local high school level, a 1-seed took on a 2-seed in the Section 1A Paul Trende title game. Ma d n e s s didn’t describe the outcome. For all intents and purposes, sanity did, though in a stunning way. Rushford-Peterson (1-seed, 21-7), the most often champion over the past 30 years, the most reasonable pick to do so year-in year-out, again powered to the throne atop the Section. However (and on St. Patrick’s Day,
no less), team green’s matchup with Spring Grove (2-seed, 24-5) resembled that of most N.C.A.A. 1-seed versus 16-seed contests. It was a domination. Offensively, the Trojans looked for angles to get the ball to 6’5” senior center Ben Ansell. They found all the angles, all game long. Ansell secured position time and again. Passes were on the mark time and time again. Ansell finished over and over again. “M.V.P.” niftily tallied a super-efficient career-high 31 points (14-17 FGs, 3-3 FTs). It marked the first time a Trojan hit for 30-plus since Charlie Krambeer dropped 33 on Fond Du Lac-Ojibwe in the state quarters in 2015. Defensively, the Trojans paid special attention to Alex Folz, the Lions point guard engine. By taking him out of the game, they took the Lions out of their game. SG led 5-4 very early on, before R-P went on a 15-2 run to take control (19-7). Team green scored on seven of eight possessions with Luke O’Hare, Kobe Lind, and Jake Paulson all splashing home three-pointers. The lead then hung around ten until late in the first half. R-P finished the stanza 8-0, as Paulson and Ansell alternated baskets. R-P was in com-
mand at half, up 33-16. Things only got worse for the Lions after intermission. Folz, held scoreless in the first half again (RP did so in the team’s regular season meeting too), finally hit a three. But like underdog U.M.B.C. rolling and big dog Virginia sputtering, the Trojans rolled and SG sputtered. Only RP is the section’s perennial top dog. Rolling means rolling. R-P got to “running time” (mercy rule) late, leading by 35 points. They were in rhythm, Spring Grove was not, and the final tally was indicative. R-P won in a rout, 66-30. It was the most lopsided 1A title game in 14 years (minimum), surpassing Faribault B.A.’s 72-40 win over Fillmore Central in 2009. Good passing means good shots and thus good shooting. It was all good for the Trojans, who hit on 26 of 39 field goals (66.7%), including four of five threes (80%). And to think, R-P started the game 1 of 6 from the field; they hit 25 of their final 33 shots (75.8%). They had 18 assists, nailed 11 of 15 second half shots, and 10 of 13 total free throws (76.9%). The shooting splendor was basically par with the St. Charles win, where R-P shot 59.1% (FGs), 75% (threes), and 92.9% (FTs). Ansell reaped the whirlwind on the stat sheet, but the other guys handled and fed him the ball. Junior guard Landon Skalet had his best allaround game of the year (7 pts,
Section 1A champion and state bound Rushford-Peterson boys basketball.
7 rebs, 9 assists, 5 stls). Paulson also was solid all-around (11 pts, 4 rebs, 3 assists, 5 stls). Dawson Dahl added 8 (pts) and 5 (rebs) while O’Hare had 5 (pts) and 4 (rebs) off the bench. Meanwhile, SG struggled mightily, going 13 of 45 from the field (28.9%) including 3 of 21 from distance (14.3%). Focused, R-P’s defense was, well, R-P’s defense. Folz had a nightmare night (3 pts, 1-8 threes, 1-10 FGS, 5 stls). Ethan Matzke, a 6’5” junior forward, was the only Lion in double figures (12 points). Wade Grinde’s bunch played with effort, but they didn’t even have a good spurt. SG’s best scoring run was 5-0. It came with the score 48-23. The Lions were held 18 points below their previous season low (48). SG, on a 15-game winning streak, came in in averaging 68.1 points per contest. And thus, after a two-year draught that included last year’s double OT loss to Goodhue in the Section title game, Tom Vix’s Trojans are heading back to state. The last time they were there, they won the 2015 Class A state title. For Coach Vix, it is only fitting that his last season (purportedly) on the sideline in Rushford ends up in the Twin Cities. It is his 16th trip to state as head boys basketball coach for Rushford or Rushford-Peterson. “Woo!” He is now the Ric Flair of going to state (the “Nature Boy” was generally credited as a
16-time World Champion).
8th Annual Girls Basketball All-County Team
A season ago, the FCJ girls basketball All-County team featured seven seniors. Eight girls from the Class of 2017 were one time b-ball All-Conference selections. This year’s squad has only three seniors and five pure All-Conference picks. Underclassmen rule. Two potential all-time leading scorer juniors head the cast.
1st Team
Lauren Buchholtz (5’9” junior G/F, Kingsland): After playing alongside a good group of seniors for two years, the keys to the Knight girls basketball car were given to Buchholtz. The ultra-fast and highjumping Lauren leapt and sped Lauren her way to Buchholtz a break-out junior season. She became the ninth Knight to top 1,000 career points (1,086). Paisley Larson’s 1,296-point record is well within distance. Buchholtz led her team in scoring (19.3 per), rebounding (9.2 per), assists (3.8 per), steals (3.3 per), and threes made (31). She nearly doubled all of See SPORTS Page 11
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her numbers from sophomore year (10.3 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.8 SPG). L.B. was very busy, getting up over 500 shots in 28 games. She scored 20-plus 16 times and had 14 doubledoubles. And that coming from a girl who is 5’9”, but not too much on the other side of 100 pounds. Lauren shot an impressive 221 free throws, making a solid 153 (69%). Her gamehigh totals were 33 (points), 20 (rebounds), 9 (assists), and 8 (steals). Buchholtz was the sixth person on last year’s All-County team. She’s number overall this year while repeating as All-TRC. Alyssa Rostad (5’5” junior G/F, Houston): After playing on teams that struggled to consistently find victories for three seasons, the hard-working Rostad finally got to win. The strong guard led the ‘Canes to their best season ever (22-5) and their first SEC girl’s Alyssa Rostad title (East champions). She was team’s leading (18.9 PPG) by attacking the three-point line (80 of 222, 36%) and the free throw line (106 of 138, 77%). Rostad also averaged a team second-best 5.8 rebounds with 2.0 assists, and 2.3 steals. Alyssa scored in double figures in all but one contest (nine points versus state champion L/P). She had 13 20-point games, hit three-plus trifectas 15 times, and five-plus free throws 11 times. Along the way, Rostad became Houston’s sixth girls 1,000-point scorer (1,233). Kelly Jerviss’ girl’s school record (1,258) looks smash-worthy. After being 2nd
team All-County and 2nd team All-SEC as a sophomore, she is 1st team for both this year. Payton Danielson (5’4” sophomore G, M-C): It was a transition year for M-C girls hoops. A year after all-time leading scorer Coranda Vickerman graduated, a sophomore was the best player. The small and quick Danielson is Payton already well Danielson on her way to a noteworthy career (with two seasons left). Payton led M-C in scoring (12.1 per), rebounding (6.7 per), assists (2.5 per), and steals (4.5 per). She authored three 20-plus point games, five 10-plus rebound games, and ten 5-plus steal games. She’s now played since seventh grade (four letters) and is just short of 950 career points. Payton earns All-County first-team a first time, All-SEC 2nd team a second time. Amber Chapel (5’10” senior F/C, Houston): The Hurricanes’ second leading scorer (11.6 per). The athletic senior nearly tripled her pointspoint-game output from junior year (4.1), making her the ‘Canes’ most improved o f f e n s i v e Amber Chapel player for sure. Chapel never scored less than six points in a game this past season (again, averaged 4.1 PPG as a junior). She had 17 doubledigit scoring efforts after just one as a junior. Hit 26 three-pointers after hitting zero as a junior. Also averaged 3.7 rebounds, 1.9
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assists, and 3.0 steals per game. Hit 66% of her free throws (43 of 65). An All-SEC Honorable Mention selection. Macy Pederson (5’4” senior G, Chatfield): Led Gophers in scoring for a second straight year (11.1 PPG). Chipped in 3.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. Hit double figures 14 times. Made 73 of 103 free throws Macy Pederson (71%) and 43 of 123 threes (35%). Hit three or more trifectas in a game eight times. In her last home game ever, scored a career-high 26 points in a good win over St. Charles. An All-TRC selection.
2nd Team
Paige Donlinger (5’3” junior G, FC): The Falcons’ speediest player, Donlinger, just 5’3”, led FC in scoring (9.4 per), rebounding (5.8 per), and assists (1.7 per). Added a team second-best 2.1 steals. Averaged 11.1 PPG the last Paige 16 games Donlinger (7.0 PPG the first 12). Had six games of 10-plus FT-attempts (78 of 158 total). An All-TRC selection. Kenidi McCabe (5’4” freshman G, M-C): The Cougars second leading scorer (10.0 per), rebounder (4.6 per), and thief (3.0 per), formed maybe the SEC’s best varsity “B-squad” back court with Danielson. McCabe had a three-game stretch of 23, 21, and 23 points. An All-SEC Honorable Mention pick. Lauren Lawston (5’9” junior F, R-P): The Trojans feast or a bit hungry girl, Lawston had six games of 20-plus points, 13 games in the single digits. Amidst a tough team season, Lauren led R-P in scoring (12.1 per), rebounding (5.5 per), and steals (2.2 per). Averaged 13.9 points her last 13 games after 10.5 points her first 15. An AllTRC Honorable Mention pick. Ellie Buchholtz (5’8” freshman G/F, Kingsland): The “younger” Buchholtz sister was second on the Knights in scoring (8.6 per), rebounding (6.4 per), and steals (2.6 per), third on the squad in assists (3.0 per). All E.B.’s number were better than sister Lauren’s when she was a frosh. All-TRC Honorable Mention pick. Jessica Kitching (5’9” senior F, Houston): Helped team double-H to its best season ever. Kitching was the ‘Canes’ glue, averaging 8.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.1 steals per contest. Hit a teamhigh 42% of her field goals, 35% of her threes (28 of 81), and 69% of her FTs (45 of 65).
Honorable Mentions
Belle Berg (5’8” junior G, Chatfield): The Gophers most versatile player was second on the team in scoring (9.1 per), rebounding (4.9 per), and assists (1.7 per). Hit a game-winner versus La Crescent. An All-TRC HM pick. Lindsey Welch (5’10” senior F, Kingsland): By one point (see Ellie Buchholtz), was Kingsland’s third leading scorer (8.6 per). Added a solid 5.3 RPG while shooting a team-best 45.8%. An All-TRC HM pick. Emily Snyder (5’8” junior F/G, Lanesboro): The Burros
third leading scorer (7.2 per) and second leading rebounder (6.6 per), their most versatile player. Added 2.0 steals per game. An All-SEC HM pick. Alanna Goetzinger (5’11” junior C, Chatfield): The Gophers main inside threat was third on the team in scoring (8.2 per) and first in rebounding (6.6 per). An All-TRC HM pick. Emma Breitsprecher (5’8” sophomore F, FC): The Falcons’ second leading scorer (7.3 per) and rebounder (4.7 per), the long sophomore also notched 2.0 steal per game. An All-TRC HM pick.
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Stop the stigma By Miranda Cox You are clearly just looking for attention. Oh, eat a cheeseburger and some fries. It is all in your head; everyone has bad days. Come on, others have it way worse. You are making the choice to live this way – do you not want to get better? Miranda Cox But you have a lot to be happy about. Stop feeling so sorry for yourself. Though indisputably a rather unfortunate and detrimental practice put in place throughout our contemporary culture, a vast majority of subjects of mental illness hear statements resembling those above and worse on a frequent basis. Intentions for such remarks vary; some may be articulated out of frustration or anger, while others are purely due to ignorance. Regardless, all demonstrate the existence of essentially a form of discrimination in itself: a stigma against those with mental illness. According to Mental Health America, mental illness is “a disease that causes mild to severe disturbances in thought and/ or behavior, resulting in an inability to cope with life’s ordinary demands and routines.” It
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encompasses an assortment of diseases proving just as serious as any other, no less severe than the most debilitating of physical ailments, such as cancer or a heart attack. Of these include bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders, and obsessivecompulsive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder, both common examples of anxiety disorders, among countless others. Such dismissive judgement is senseless in its entirety, for would you overlook a person boasting a headache and loss of coordination due to a stroke by encouraging them to merely get over it? Tell a being struggling to breath because of pneumonia to stop exaggerating? Accuse an entity contending with a brain tumor to snap out of it? Or would these instances necessitate a more humane response instead of one contributing to profound guilt because their effects are easily perceptible? Nonetheless, perhaps even scarier is the demons a smile can hide, the feelings of hopelessness an aversion of the eyes can downplay, the chaos a carrying on with everyday life can effectively disguise. In addition, what many fail to consider, in turn often precipitating the aforementioned negligent phrases, is the nature of mental illness. Just because one fails to take notice of the indicators, easily evident of bodily disabilities, does not mean
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they do not prevail. Indeed, especially taking into account the increasingly advanced state of our world, countless studies have been conducted proving that mental illness does exist. Why then, is it so oftentimes shrugged off as if of some inherently trivial matter? Furthermore, resulting in just as significant of discontent is the claim that the development and progression of a mental illness is a continual choice at the hands of the said individual experiencing such trauma. However, one does not merely wake up one day and decide they want to be depressed or anorexic, schizophrenic or ridden with anxiety. No, nor do they actively choose to face the struggles they do on a daily basis because of their predicament. Mental illness is real, as is the stigma surrounding it, nowadays so extensive that society neglects even mentioning it. Its effects vary from day to day, as they do from person to person. It is not defined by appearance, just as the alleged sufferer is not characterized by their condition. It is not a choice, nor a lifestyle. It does not signify that one is less of a person than those boasting a “healthy” life. Therefore, it is hard to understand, among victims, doctors, and ordinary people alike. But that is okay. What is not okay is acceptance of these radiated sentiments of inferiority. I am confident I speak for a plurality of those dealing with mental illness when I say that they are not asking for any momentous deed, just merely an effort. An effort to understand. An effort to listen. An effort to evade partaking in the hate ever present in our world. Most importantly, an effort to not only defy the shame placed upon these martyrs but spark such rebellion in others. We need to stop the stigma. Mental illness is an incredibly controversial and touchy subject in itself, particularly among those in the midst of suffering from it. Not only does such negative treatment prompt feelings of inferiority, but also aid in worsening the alleged symptoms often poked fun at. Just as one would negate to pass judgement on someone undergoing influenza, or even a more serious disability, those encountering a mental illness should also be exempt from that which is not under their control. They are people just as you and I, ever in need of empathy and a collaborative increase in humanity, for only through this can we as a whole work toward a world free of one display of prejudice. Miranda Cox 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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Rushford Village looks at options for project By Kirsten Zoellner The Tuesday, March 20 Rushford Village Council meeting was largely comprised of discussion of an old issue: what to do with a water crossing on Benson Lane. The low usage road serves just two residences, but the crossing, which is not a bridge, but a “Missouri Crossing,” is in need of either repair or replacement, both of which come with their own set of challenges. Presenting information to the council was Derek Olinger and Brian Malm, of the engineering firm of Bolton & Menk. Olinger indicated the city may not need Department of Natural Resources permitting for the project due to the area not meeting five-square-mile drainage requirements. A letter from the DNR to the city indicating such was signed and received. However, the DNR did indicate to Bolton & Menk five caveats for the project, which were not specified at the meeting.
The goals of the project are to reduce overtopping water events, eliminate a dip in the roadway, and to stabilize the banks surrounding the crossing. Olinger offered four options to the city and detailed them in drawings and cost analysis. The first option would be to leave the crossing in place, replacing the current single, 30-inch culvert, and adding new fill and pavement. This option meets design for a 2.5inch storm event over 24 hours. This option, while least expensive was viewed largely as not addressing current issues. The second option, upsized to handle a three-inch per 24-hour rainfall, considered a two-year event. This would be achieved via twin 54-inch, reinforced concrete pipe culverts. Estimated cost is $143,000. Option three, to Olinger’s surprise, estimated out at $141,700. It calls for a 12 by eight-foot, concrete box culvert capable of handling a 3.77-inch rainfall or
a five-year storm event. There is an alternative for this to be done with an aluminum culvert for the same cost. The last option, placing a 16 by eight-foot box culvert, is capable of handling a 4.5-inch rainfall per 24 hours, which equates to a 10-year storm event. The estimated cost for this option is $178,500. With Minnesota Department of Transportation standards, the needs indicate at least a fiveyear event target. Using option three or four, with a box culvert, will reduce the amount of debris being carried downstream through the crossing. A threeinch, high pressure gas line, feeding the City of Peterson, lies in the area and it’s still unclear if it will have any bearing on what option the city chooses. If in the right of way, engineers can coordinate for relocation. If on private property, it’s likely there will be a city cost to relocate the pipeline. “A box culvert would proba-
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bly be the answer,” noted Mayor Gordon Johnson. While the options all will still allow overtopping of the crossing, Malm indicated options one and two are likely not viable options. Olinger recommended that preliminary designs be done and still submitted to the DNR. “That way, they can see exactly what you’re doing,” he stated. “The worry is if they don’t picture what you picture. If someone comes out during the construction and things need to change, it gets expensive.” Malm added the concern is if the city chooses anything other than a box culvert for the design. It isn’t clear whether the city will need to get Army Corps of Engineering approval for the project or whether the Corps has jurisdiction over it. The timeline for the project would likely see contractor bidding ending in late June. The construction process could begin in August or September. “If it washes out, we’d have to spend twice the amount of money,” added Johnson. The
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city will continue to look at option three and option four, with alternate bidding to allow for an aluminum culvert option. Bolton & Menk will utilities located and a survey of the area done before coming back to the council to revisit options. “The price is horrendous, but it isn’t going away,” concluded Johnson. In other news, results from a League of Minnesota Cities, Parks & Recreation General Liability survey are in. The results will be forwarded to City Attorney Tom Manion for review. It’s likely that Manion will be able to provide the city with recommendations for a potential policy. The council also approved a number of small items including rates for spring cleanup and workshops/professional learning opportunities for City Clerk Mary Miner and Public Works Supervisor Travis Scheck. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Tuesday, April 3, at 7 p.m., at the Village Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
together “go bags” that are hung inside the door of each room in the school. The bags contain in,” he said. emergency supplies that a teacher The board thanked Snyder can grab on the way out the door for his update on the proposed in case of evacuation or emergenschool renovations project. cies. “The most important thing Superintendent Schultz gave we can do for safety in our school his report to the board. He is to build connections with kids is planning to start the process and their families, and I think of applying for the Minnesota we do a really good job of that,” Twins Field of Dreams grant Schultz concluded. for the baseball field in early A resignation letter from girls May and will be applying for the basketball coach James Semmen Monsanto grant again. was accepted with appreciation Schultz also gave an update on to Semmen for his time. the progress made on improv- A donation from POET BioReing school safety. “Last sum- fining in the amount of $3,000 mer, the Health and Safety for STEM literacy was accepted committee reinvented itself,” he with gratitude. noted. “They did a phenomenal The next Lanesboro school job revamping our entire safety board meeting will be held on MDANTheads to runputONE TIME, the week be manual.” committee April 19 at 7 p.m.
Lanesboro board discusses proposed updates to the school By Hannah Wingert Board member Steve Snyder gave the Facilities Committee report at the Lanesboro school board meeting on March 15. “Our number one focus is classroom and school safety,” he said. Presenting an aerial map of the school and surrounding areas, Snyder outlined the proposed improvements and additions to the school that the Facilities Committee has recommended. The architect from HSR Associates, the firm working with the Lanesboro school district, was able to meet with many of the teachers to get their input on what the needs are at the school. Several of the teachers were present at the board meeting and agreed that it had been a really great opportunity. One of the first things Snyder pointed out on the map was a proposed new entrance for the school. It would funnel visitors through the office to check in before being able to access the rest of the building and would be the only entrance unlocked during school hours. The rest of the exterior doors are old and would need to be replaced as
well to increase security. Snyder also mentioned that none of the interior doors in the school can be locked from the inside, which would be a safety concern if there was ever an intruder in the school. “Safety is one of our top priorities,” he said. The engineers and architects collaborating on the proposals suggested adding on to the side of the school next to the elementary library. That could be used to house the daycare, bringing it over from the high school end of the building. Another improvement that the Facilities Committee would like to see is the addition of a second indoor gym and play area so kids can stay active even during inclement weather. There would also be the possibility of having it open to the public at times. Board member Dave Lawstuen pointed out that having a second gym would make it so two practices could take place at a time instead of one team having to wait until the first is finished to start their practice, allowing them to be home earlier in the evening. One of the items on the top www.traditionspreston.com 1-507-765-3837 E.O.E
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Technology updates given to Chatfield School Board By Mary Allen The Chatfield School Board met on March 19, 2018, in the high school media center. Board members present were Jerry Chase, Scott Backer, Amy Jeffers, and Matt McMahon along with Superintendent Harris, Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowrey, Business Manager Karyl Lyons, High School Principal Randy Paulson and Technology Integration Specialist Kristi Cook. Board member Katie Priebe was not in attendance. Technology integration specialist, Kristi Cook discussed the Schoology program that was implemented one year ago. This is being expanded into the elementary and next year will give access to parents so that with one log in they can find information on all their children. This access would include course content, newsletters, events calendar and assignments. Staff training is ongoing and she will have met with staff twice this year. Technovation is a program for students in grades 5-8 that she leads once a week. This year there are two teams; one elementary and one high school. Another project she is working on is personalized learning through sessions at SSC
Ask a Trooper By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: If I’m driving a friend’s car whose license is suspended, if the officer runs the plates and it comes back to my friend, can he pull Troy H. me over just Christianson because the registered owner’s license is suspended? Is that probable cause to stop me? My license is valid. Thanks. Answer: While on patrol, we are looking for many types of violations in an attempt to educate the public and to enforce Minnesota state laws. I routinely run/check vehicle license plates for many different reasons. Some of them include: • Illegible tabs on the license plate due to debris or snow.
(Southeast Service Coop). She along with other upper elementary teachers are learning how to evaluate how they teach, how to give students a voice about how they want learn and how to use available technology to meet students at their level. Other projects are grade eight I-movies, grade three digital citizenry, K-3 Seesaw Learning and iPads for media productions. Principal Paulson updated the board on equipment that has been or will be purchased for the new STEM building. He reported that the temporary lunch room situation has gone quite well and the lunch room will be moved again to the multi-purpose room once the media center renovation begins. The media center will be housed in the old science room until the end of school in June. Preregistration for classes for next year will start this week. He congratulated the wrestling team and coach Travis Bartels for a successful season along with Jake Mandt (second at State) and Seth Goetzinger (third at State). Chatfield’s Rube Goldberg team won their regional division and now will go on to Nationals in Chicago in April. Knowledge • To verify the plates matches the vehicle. • To verify the driver/registered owner has a valid driver’s license. When a vehicle license plate is run, we are given the vehicle information (make, model, year, and color), current registration status, registered owner driving status and current warrant status. We also get an alert if the vehicle and plates are stolen, along with other officer safety alerts. Law enforcement must have reasonable suspicion to stop you when operating a motor vehicle. For example, if the registered owner has a revoked, suspended, or cancelled driver’s license, or has an active arrest warrant, we will need to have reasonable suspicion that the registered owner is the person operating that vehicle or is an occupant with an active warrant. This is accomplished by matching the physical description with the height, weight, eye color, age and gender. If the officer has rea-
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Bowl also went to regionals and placed a respectable fourth place out of 12 competing teams. Superintendent Harris reported the construction is still on schedule and budget. The first meeting of the School Safety Committee was held and the membership is well represented with school board members, school staff, and parents. The committee’s purpose will be to understand and discuss philosophies, procedures, facilities, concerns, and ideas as they relate to the subject of threats to student safety; make recommendations to administration and/or school board as appropriate; and be a source of accurate information for community members. They have also invited police Chief Shane Fox to be a part of the committee. The student walkout supporting students in Florida went well. Students, staff and administrators are to be commended for their planning of this event so that it was a meaningful expression of support. A number of other safety issues in the building were also discussed. Under the consent agenda the last meeting minutes were approved, along with the prom DJ, Art Club trip to Chicago, sonable suspicion that the owner is the driver and they do not have a valid driver’s license, we are allowed to make a legal traffic stop on that vehicle and take enforcement action. 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.
Fillmore County District Court On March 13, Jon Melvin Olson, of Decorah, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Olson, 51, is charged with two felonies, Receiving Stolen Property and Theft - Take/Drive Motor Vehicle - No Owner Consent. Each carry maximum criminal penalties of not more than five years in prison or a fine of not more than $10,000, or both. On or about March 11, the defendant was allegedly pulled over for suspicious activity near Preston Equipment. Upon investigation, officers allegedly determined Olson had a cancelled license, and that the vehicle Olson was driving was allegedly stolen. Multiple license plates were allegedly found in the vehicle (one set being from a John Deere vehicle).
grade five Eagle Bluff trip and the grade eight Washington, DC trip. Brianna Harmening and Sara Sturgis were approved for junior high softball coaches and resignations were accepted from Jayna Harstad, elementary teacher and Matt Mauseth, high school paraprofessional. The job posting for a high school paraprofessional was also approved. Under new business, the board approved the retirement benefit request and resignation of history teacher Tom Hilgren. Under maintenance, the board approved the updating and repair of the baseball dugouts and backstop enclosure and two quotes have been received. The money for updating will come from district maintenance funds
and not from the building project. The sale of the white storage shed was authorized by the board. This building will need to be removed from the site. The revised pay equity report was approved with the updating of three job classifications and should be in compliance now. The last issue that was discussed was fundraising. It was decided to meet with the advisors and coaches this summer to talk about how fundraisers can be regulated, given more structure, and what parameters should be set for them. The meeting was adjourned with the next meeting to be held on April 16 with the location to be determined since the media center may be under renovation. Spring break for Chatfield schools will be March 29 through April 2.
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933 GRAND ST SE, CHATFIELD
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198 WHITTIER ST. W, LANESBORO 344 MAIN ST N #3, CHATFIELD Large ranch • 4 bedrooms • 2+ baths • Large wooded lot Condo • 2 bedrooms • 2 baths • Open living, Dining and • Open kitchen and dining • Great views from living room Kitchen • Large master with 2 w/in closets • Attached • Master bath • Large w/o family room • d/o could be 5th garage bedroom • 2+ detached garage • Large private deck $92,900
Excellent location on great cul-de-sac street in newer subdivision. Call me about Spring Valley housing tax incentives for new construction!
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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!
23985 COUNTY 117, PRESTON
15 acres • Woods • 3 bedrooms • 2+ heated garage • Remodeled bath • New window • LP/Wood combo heat • Central air • 896 sq ft pole shed • Storage shed • Newer septic • Many updates
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Handy-man special • Large 2-story home • Large lot • Gutted to studs on upper level • Do the work and ďŹ nish your way
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140 acres • Prime hunting ground • 63 acres tillable • 20 acres pasture • Building site with outbuildings • 1920 sq. ft. pole shed • Barn • Well
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425 2nd Ave SW, Harmony
3868 Cty Rd W20, Decorah
Opportunity is knocking • Character & charm • Bring your toys • Room for hobbies • Nice yard • $89,900
Backs up to country! • 3 bed, 2 bath • Updated lighting & paint • 1 car attached garage • Full basement
Spacious 3 bedroom • Full basement • 2 car attached garage • Fenced pasture • 24x72 loaďŹ ng shed • On hard surface road
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3 bed, 2 bath • 9 ft. ceilings • Maple wood oors • Newer foundation, insulation, wiring & sheetrock • Updated kitchen & baths
19.65 acres • Easy access • Wooded • Camp, hike, hunt or build
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G 366 P Main N ChatďŹ eld DIN ENSt G 100 Parkway Ave, IN PEND Lanesboro
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2,448 sq.ft. main oor • 1 bedroom apartment • Full basement for storage • Off street parking • Equipment optional • Canton
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Originally town ďŹ rehall • 2,976 sq. ft • Renovated • Green space • Harmony
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
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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
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
meeting notice newburg methodist cemetery The annual Newburg Methodist Cemetery Association meeting will be held Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. at Newburg United Methodist Church in Mabel, MN. Publish 26
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Bristol Township Rock Quotes Bristol 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 quotes. Quotes must be delivered to the Clerk of Bristol Township by Monday, April 9, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. The board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. Eunice Biel, Clerk 24983 120th St. Harmony, MN 55939 Publish 26,2
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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
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
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 money creek Township election results Results of the 2018 Money Creek Township Annual Election of Officers are as follows. For the office of Supervisor for a 3-Year Term: Wayne Meyer, 30; Dwight Mireau, 2; Josh Bedard, 1. For the office of Clerk for a 2-Year Term: Adam Florin, 30; Dwight Mireau, 1; Wes Fort, 1; Jonathan Ask, 1. Adam Florin, Clerk Publish 26
Rock Quotes Yucatan Township Yucatan Township will be accepting quotes for maintenance 3/4 inch road rock and ice rock, for the 2018 season. Quotes will be opened at the Regular Township Meeting on April 10, 2018. Quotes must be received by April 10, 2018. They may be brought to the meeting or mailed to: Deborah Dewey, 8882 East Twin Ridge Road, Houston, MN 55943 Publish 26 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 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 ARENDAHL TOWNSHIP ROCK QUOTES The Arendahl Township Board will accept quotes on crushed rock which meets state specifications. Quotes are to be on a per yard basis, also for rock to be picked up at the quarry by the Township. Certificate of Insurance must accompany all quotes. Quotes are to be sent or delivered to the Township Clerk on or before 7:00 pm, April 9, 2018. The board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. Keith Brown 32060 Furrow Road Lanesboro, MN 55949 Publish 26,2
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 “2018 ROCK BID”. 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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Monday, March 26, 2018
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meeting notice newburg township Newburg Township will hold its regular monthly meetings the second Thursday of every month at 8 p.m., beginning in April. Publish 26,2
Rock Quotes Newburg Township Newburg Township is now accepting bids for crushed rock to be delivered and spread upon township roads as needed or loaded at the pile. Bids must be in the hands of the clerk by 8:00 p.m. on April 12, 2018. The township reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Genette Halverson Township Clerk Publish 26, 2
notice for bids forestville township Bids will be received until 7:30 pm on April 17, 2018 by the Township Clerk on behalf of the Forestville Town Board for the following: Class 2 road rock that meets MN Dept. of Transportation specifications, with the bidder to have the ability to deliv‑ ery 100 – 10,000 tons per day anywhere in the township at the Board’s request, and delivery prior to May 18, 2018. Quarry site must be specified in the bid. All other road rock including breaker run rock and 2-1/2� rock with fines to be delivered and spread anywhere in the township at the Board’s request. All bids must be per ton for rock. All bids must be per ton for delivery. Also, accepting quotes for road grading/snowplowing. Quotes are to be on a per hour basis. All work to be done at the Board’s request and be acceptable to the Board. Also, accepting bids for town‑ ship roadside mowing/two times per year, bids for roadside brush cutting, subject to specified locations at the Supervisor’s request, and bids for mowing and snow removal of the township hall property. All bids must accompany a Certificate of Insurance for Workers Compensation, Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance. The Board reserves the right to reject any and or all bids and to waive any defects. Please mark envelopes as “Bid Enclosed.� Bids will be opened at the regular monthly meeting on April 17, 2018 at 7:30 pm at the Forestville Town Hall. All bidders or representatives are invited to attend the bid opening. Mail to: Lori Winter, Clerk, Forestville Township, 20719 Mission Lane, Wykoff, MN 55990 Lori Winter, Clerk Publish 26,2
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON IMPROVEMENTS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: TIME AND PLACE: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Wykoff, Minnesota, will meet at City Hall in the City of Wykoff, Minnesota, at 7 o’clock P.M. on April 9, 2018, to consider the con‑ struction of the following improvements, to‑wit: South Main Street Improvements. NATURE OF IMPROVEMENT: The reconstruction of sanitary sewer, water‑ main, storm sewer, and asphalt pavement. The project will also include curb and gut‑ ter. ESTIMATED COST: The total estimated cost of said improvements is $358,000. AREA PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED: The area proposed to be assessed for such improvements is as follows: South Main Street from approximately 100 feet north of South Street to Centennial Street. AUTHORITY: The Council proposes to proceed under the authority granted by Chapter 429 M.S.A. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improve‑ ments will be heard at this meeting. Written or oral objections will be consid‑ ered. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessments will be available at this meeting. DATED: March 12, 2018. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Becky Schmidt City Clerk Publish 26,2
NOTICE TO AGGREGATE PRODUCERS Seasonal Material Bids Fillmore County Highway Department CP 23-18-02 The Fillmore County Highway Department will be accepting bids for the furnishing and hauling of Class 2 (modified) aggregate on various Fillmore County Roads, and the furnishing of same material in stockpile at various quarry locations. Sealed bids will be received at the office of the County Engineer at the Fillmore County Highway Department in Preston, Minnesota, on behalf of the Fillmore County Board of Commissioners, until 1:30 p.m. on April 16, 2018. Aggregate material will conform with the 2018 Edition of Minnesota Department of Transportation “Standard Specification for Highway Construction,� and as amended by the Special Provisions. Quantities are estimated at 35,856.0 tons of class-2 mod aggregate material, plus stockpile quanti‑ ties. Bid forms may be obtained at the office of the County Highway Engineer, 909 Houston St NW, Preston, Minnesota 55965. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any defect. Dated at Preston, Minnesota, this 20th day of March, 2018. Ronald Gregg, P.E. Fillmore County Engineer 909 Houston St. NW MN 55965 Printed Preston, with Soy ink Publish 26,2
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The family of Esther Nepstad would like to thank the staffs of Park Lane Estates, OMC of Preston, and Gunderson Clinic of Harmony for her care these past years. Also Pastors Kerry and Cindy Eversole for their visits and the memorial service, Riley Funeral Home, and the Bethlehem Lutheran Church serving group. We would also like to thank our family and friends for their visits, thoughts and prayers. Thank you for everything. Richard and Jennifer Nepstad & Family t12-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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services Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming, and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o Besse Auto Detailing will be closed until April 1 while Don is recovering from hand surgery. For mini storage rental, call 507-765-2471. s29tfn-o
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We are pleased to announce we now sell & service Boss & Snowdogg Snow Plows. We have a selection of new and used trailers and we are an authorized dealer for Wilson, Kiefer Industrial, Road King, Alum Line, and Pacesetter trailers. We also provide service work when your trailer needs a tune up.
See us for all your trailer sale and service needs!
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EMPLOYMENT
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 THE CITY OF WYKOFF has a vacancy on the Zoning Board, interested persons should send an email or submit in writing their interest to the City Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office by February 6, 2018. This is a four year volunteer position. You will be compensated for meetings. The email address is wykoff@arving.net. Inquiries can call City Hall at 507-352-4011. h26,2-o 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 THE BRANDING IRON is looking for a part-time server. Could be days or nights. Stop in for an application or call Steve at 507-765-3388. h26,2-o
GUNDERSEN HARMONY CARE CENTER Where old friends become reacquainted and new friendships are found!
Full-time Evening CNA
ON BONUS2:15-10:30pm positions available
Thinking about a career as a CertiďŹ ed Nursing Assistant (CNA)? We can help launch your career! ON BONUS Paid training and paid while you are training! Contact: Sue Lenz, DON (507) 886-6544 Ext: 73377 or Deb Johnson, OfďŹ ce Manager, Ext: 73372
or apply online:
Monday, March 26, 2018
EMPLOYMENT
THE BRANDING IRON is looking for a full-time or part-time cook. Mostly evenings. Some experience recommended. 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 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 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. h26,2,9-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 package available, retirement plan. Drug test required. Apply at Hwy 52 N, Preston, MN, 507765-2284. h26,2-9
GUNDERSEN HARMONY CARE CENTER Where old friends become reacquainted and new friendships are found!
RN/LPN Full-time
Position Available Day/Evening Shift
RN/LPN
Part-time Position Available Night Shift Contact: Sue Lenz, DON (507) 886-6544 Ext: 73377
GUNDERSEN HARMONY CARE CENTER 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939
EMPLOYMENT
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)765-4566. 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
MABEL Green Lea Senior Living is Looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference
Full-time Dietary Aide "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 Sam
115 N. Lyndale Ave. Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 â&#x20AC;˘ EOE
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GUNDERSEN HARMONY CARE CENTER 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939
FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
EMPLOYMENT
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EMPLOYMENT
Full-time custodial position available at Fillmore Central Schools. Application available online at www.fillmorecentral.k12.mn.us or any school office. Send completed application to: Heath Olstad, Principal, Fillmore Central Schools, PO Box 599, Harmony, MN 55939. Position open until filled. Fillmore Central ISD #2198 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. h26,2-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)
Pianist or Organist for Fountain and Root Prairie Lutheran Churches, Fountain MN. Part-time or full-time inquires welcome. Two services a Sunday at $60.00/service. Please contact Trista at 507-272-3163. h26,2-o
NEW AUTHORS WANTED! Page Publishing will help you self-publish your own book. FREE author submission kit! Limited offer! Why wait? Call now: 855-623-8796 (MCN)
FILLMORE COUNTY DAC is accepting applications for
FULL-TIME JOB COACH Daytime hours - Monday through Friday Must have valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. All training is provided.
Generous paid time off Life insurance Competetive wages Vacation time
LOOKING FOR LIVESTOCK DRIVERS full and part-time to haul cattle in the Upper Midwest. ELD exempt. Excellent pay and steady work. Call LenCo 651/785-8016 (MCAN)
OTR TRUCKERS NEEDED. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re treated like family, give great pay and benefits. Drive newer equipment. Over 75 years in business. Ask about our taxfree money. Call Scott at 507-437-9905. www.MCFGTL.com (MCN)
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 NEW WAGE SCALE
"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
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115 N. Lyndale Ave. If interested, call Mabel, MN 55954 Rushford-Peterson Schools is accepting applications for coaches for the 2018-19 school year: 507-765-3378 for an application, (507) 493-5436 â&#x20AC;˘ Girls Basketball Headto Coach or go our website, Volleyball Assistant Coach - JV www.fillmorecountydac.com Volleyball Assistant Coach - 9th Grade EOE Volleyball - Jr. High Coach for the application.
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Interested candidates should submit an application to: Dan Bieberdorf, Rushford-Peterson Schools, P.O. Box 627 Rushford, MN 55971 or danbieberdorf@r-pschools.com . Applications can be picked up at the District OfďŹ ce or can be found online at r-pschools.com. Open until ďŹ lled. EOE.
Rushford-Peterson Schools is accepting applications for coaches for the 2018-19 school year:
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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.
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SPRING HELP WANTED Farmers Win Coop is currently seeking individuals for
2018 Construction Season in Southern MN
IF INTERESTED, PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL:
Call MasTec - 507-252-0489
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. 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
Rushford-Peterson School District is accepting applications for
K-12 Substitute Teachers
Substitute teachers need to have a short call (4-yr degree req.) or regular teaching license. Applicants should be positive and flexible with good communication skills and enjoy working with children. Interested candidates should submit an application to: angelashepard@r-pschools.com or to Angela Shepard, EC-5 Principal, Rushford-Peterson Schools P.O. Box 627 Rushford, MN 55971. Applications can be picked up at the District Office or can be found online at r-pschools.com, under the â&#x20AC;&#x153;District Tabâ&#x20AC;?. EOE
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FILLMORE COUNTY
JOURNAL
“Where Fillmore County News Comes First”
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2017 Teacher of The Year
who will be recogNized as The
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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T e a c h e r o f T h e Y e a r N o m i N aT i o N f o r m Teacher's Name:
Grade/Subject:
School:
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I believe this teacher deserves the Fillmore County Journal Teacher of the Year award for the following reasons:
This teacher made a difference in (my child's/a student's/my own) life in the following way(s):
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Address:
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parent of student
for mer student
student
principal
colleague
All nominations are due at the fillmore county Journal of fice 136 St. Anthony Street S, P.O. Box 496, Preston, Minn. 55965 by noon Tuesday, April 17, 2018. **NOMiNeeS M uST B e c ur r eN T ly T e Ac hi Ng i N F i l l M Or e cO u N T y* *
2018 T ea c her of T he Year is suppor Ted b Y The fol l owi N g l oca l bu s iN e s s e s :