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Quarstad honored for 70-year legion membership By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Harold Quarstad is a special man who received special recognition on Friday, March 18, 2016. Quarstad, 95, was recognized by fellow Lanesboro American Legion members for 70 consecutive years of membership in the organization. After joining the Army at age 21, he served his country during WWII from 1942-1945. He was stationed in places such as New Guinea and the Philippines. He was on a tube ship headed for Japan when the war came to an end. When asked about his experience during WWII, Quarstad stated he was “worried sometimes” during his time of service but did not elaborate. Shortly after returning home he joined the American Legion and has remained a member since. The ceremony took place at Park Lane Estates Assisted Liv-
Harold Quarstad was presented with a pin and a certificate marking 70 years of continuous membership in the American Legion on Friday, March 18, 2016 at Park Lane Estates in Preston, Minn. Photo by Barb Jeffers ing in Preston, Minn. where Quarstad now resides. Family members including his sister, Esther Nepstad, and his nephew Richard Nepstad and his wife
Jennifer were on hand to celebrate with him. Lanesboro American Legion members James Haugen, Dewey Hungerholt, Ron Utley and
Robert Thompson presented Quarstad with a pin and a certificate to mark his accomplishment. Each legion member thanked
Quarstad for his service and saluted him as Quarstad saluted in return. Family members, friends and staff of Park Lane Estates also congratulated him and thanked him for his service as well. After the presentation there was a large round of applause for Quarstad followed by coffee and treats in the dining room where he visited with his guests. Haugen states, “We have so few WWII veterans left that we need to make sure we honor these guys,” noting that “not many of us are going to reach 70 years”, as members of the American Legion. Utley notes that Quarstad has been a member for 70 continuous years, where many members may join, drop out for a few years, and then join again, which means they start their membership years over. Jennifer Nepstad stated that it was “pretty exciting” for the family and Richard Nepstad echoed the same sentiment saying it was See QUARSTAD Page 2
Kingsland football coaches not renewed R-P faces second lawsuit By R ich Wicks rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com
At the Kingsland School Board meeting on March 21, the board heard from Athletic Director Steve Hauser on a plan to “non-renew” the coaching positions of all Kingsland football coaches. Hauser said “In two years, we should have seen a little more progress,” and he
suggested the non-renewals as a way to “get the right people into the right positions on the bus”. Board members asked if all current coaches would be able to re-apply for coaching positions, and Hauser said they would. The board voted unanimously to non-renew the coaching positions as Hauser suggested, and postings will be opened as soon as able.
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There was also discussion about which football teams Kingsland should have. Hauser explained that currently, it looks as if there’d be enough players to field a varsity team, 7th and 8th grades, and a 9th grade team, although the 9th grade team would only play five or six games. Board members voiced concerns See KINGSLAND Page 11
By K irsten Zoellner kirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com
The Monday, March 21 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting, while concise, covered a wide range of topics and items ranging from support personnel contracts and further new school updates, to congratulations and some unfortunate news for the district.
Superintendent Ehler noted, in his monthly report, that a petition for Writ of Mandamus had been filed against the district March 2 by Rushford-Peterson Responsible Citizens, Inc. The legal petition seeks to address two issues; one, being whether or not the district is required to call a special election to vote on See LAWSUIT Page 8
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“an honor” for him and noted that his uncle was “excited” for the event. Quarstad spent his life farming in the Pilot Mound area, including dairy, beef, hogs, chickens,
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and crop farming through the years. Richard Nepstad stated, “He was actively farming until his early nineties,” and left the farm at age 93. Quarstad stated he is “proud” of his accomplishment and said the ceremony was “quite an honor” for him.
Harold Quarstad has been a proud member of the American Legion for 70 years. Photo by Barb Jeffers
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County ordinance for ag tourism proposed By Karen Reisner At the Fillmore County Planning Commission’s March 17 meeting, a public hearing was set for April 21 to discuss a proposed ordinance to regulate Ag Tourism Businesses. This language if adopted will permit business uses in the Ag District related to tourism. Examples include, but are not limited to, rental of a barn for weddings and/or receptions or other celebrations, harvest festivals, and food tasting and sales events. The language restricts these events for a particular business to no more than six per year, requires adequate off road parking, and limits the number of visitors onsite. These businesses are to be “clearly incidental and subordinate to the agricultural use of the property.” Some uses will require a conditional use permit. Public hearings Two public hearings were held. Zoning administrator Cristal Adkins explained that the changes in 405.04, which relates to the destruction of a non-conforming structure, are being made to make the language clearer. If a structure is destroyed by more than 50% of its market value it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the zoning code. An “exception” which has been in the ordinance as 405.09 will be moved and included as part of 405.04. The exception language states, “Any dwelling located outside of a
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C ommentary One Moment, Please... A Wookiee write-in vote? By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com Fillmore County has a special tie to presidential candidate Donald Trump. Millard Fillmore, the 13th President of the United States from July 9, 1850 to March 4, 1853, was the last president to become elected under Jason Sethre a party affiliation other than the Democrat or Republican. President Fillmore was a member of the Whig Party, which only survived from 1833 to 1854, produced four U.S. Presidents: William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Millard Fillmore. Fillmore County was established in 1853 and was named
after the 13th President of the United States. Yes, Fillmore County was named after a U.S. President elected under the ideology of the Whig Party, which was largely focused on domestic modernization under the umbrella of a market-oriented national economy somewhat insulated by high tariffs. Over the past 163 years, the pendulum of the title of U.S. President has swung between Democrats and Republicans. There have been 14 Democrats and 18 Republicans serving as President of the United States of America, and no other party has broken that seal. It appears that Donald Trump’s rise in media-driven sensationalized bully-pulpit popularity is merely an indication of how our society is unsatisfied with establishment parties reigning supreme for 163 years. Trump’s strategy has become the Republican trag-
edy. He has hijacked the political party. I’m not sure if there was a bet between the DFL and the GOP, and the GOP lost that bet. But, it appears Trump has garnered the support of the most intensely conservative voters (probably Foxsters), while also polarizing the Republican politicians to the extent they may consider running against him. And, if the GOP runs against Trump, that will split the conservative vote so Hillary Clinton will guarantee a win. Beyond the Trump, I’m not terribly confident in Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders. I would coin Bernie as “Robin Hood: Prince of Equalization”. As Margaret Thatcher once said, “The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s money.” Bernie would take away the wind of the sail of America’s ambition, in my mind. If everyone gets more just because, and at the expense of increased taxes, how does that impact those who are ambitious enough to strive for their American dreams? The more success you have in life, even if you
come from modest means, Bernie doesn’t want for you to have too much success. The problem with giving everyone everything without having to work for it is that it devalues accomplishments. When you have to work for something, you appreciate it much more. And, it appears that we just can’t trust Hillary. And, not just Hillary. When I vote for a candidate, I consider the entire package. Morally speaking, I lost a lot of respect for Hillary Clinton for not drawing a line in the sand with Bill Clinton when he cheated on her while serving as President in the White House. From what I observed, she stuck by Bill for her own political gain. Some people may respect her for being coy. I don’t. I would have respected her more for making a statement by leaving Bill Clinton when he cheated on her with other women (plural). To me, all of this relates to moral fiber. I can’t vote for someone who so blatantly lacks moral fiber. It reflects on the company you keep. Donald Trump ~ “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
(sorry for the font yelling, but this is how it appears online) Bernie Sanders ~ “A FUTURE TO BELIEVE IN” (grammatically missing a period, but maybe that’s coming in the future) Hillary Clinton ~ “Everyday Americans need a champion. I want to be that champion.” (I love that song by Queen) Like most centrist Americans, I feel like this next election will boil down to the lesser of two or three bad candidates, depending on how the GOP defects proceed. So, at this point, Chewbacca (yes, a fictional Wookiee) seems like the safest write-in candidate for President of the United States of America. I don’t speak his language, but his “grrrwaaaaaarggggh” seems to resonate with me at this moment.
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Letter about Boots & Badges... To the Editor, I would like to thank everyone who helped put together the Boots & Badges book. What an amazing accomplishment! It is not surprising how the men and women of Fillmore County have distinguished themselves in service to our country. I am still in awe how such a wonderful job you have done. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your book is a legacy that will live on in my family after I am long gone. Once again thanks to all the Veterans of Fillmore County and thank you for your hard work putting together the amazing history of our county’s service members. Robert Burkholder Rochester, MN
Government this week • Monday, March 28, Spring Valley City Council, 6 p.m. • Monday, March 28, City of Rushford City Council, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, March 28, Chatfield City Council, 7 p.m. • Monday, April 4, Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Monday, April 4, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. Schedule subject to change.
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By Eric M. Leitzen My little girl is over a year old now: she’s walking, she’s talking, and she’s got a very gleeful sort of stubbornness that I wish I could get away with in my everyday life. My wife and I are doing our very best to make sure that, even if she isn’t the first kid in her Eric M. Leitzen kindergarten class with iUnderwear or whatever they will think is ultra-cool in four years, she’ll be in a home that loves her beyond any bounds of good taste and will abuse that lack of good taste to embarrass her with said love for many, many years. In ways other than loving our daughter, my wife and I work exceptionally well together: I’m up in the clouds, and she keeps me down to earth. I’m a culinary novice, she’s a world-class foodie. Most importantly, she worries about the here and now while I’m perpetually ten years down the road. She’s worrying about what’s for dinner tonight, while I’m wondering when the bees are all going to die and deprive everyone of dinner within my lifetime. Much like how two volatile elements come together to make salt, something essential for human life, my wife and I make something great... with only the
occasional explosion. But I can’t help but wonder about Cindie’s future. What will America be like in twenty years? Now, it’s easy to go down the road to ruin (which, for the record, has a terrible head of hair), claiming that it’s the end of the world as we know it, and I don’t feel fine. After all, both my wife and I worked hard to get degrees that have proven very nearly useless in finding jobs and slightly less than useless in putting down roots to get ahead, but I’m not quite ready to sink into my armchair and start telling little Cindie that I had to work my way up from nothing, and so should she, because America. I don’t even have an armchair. Can’t afford one, Guv’nor. What I’m trying so say, in a very roundabout way, is that I can’t possibly foresee or, when it happens, understand what my daughter will go through when she grows up, and it’s not my job as a parent to go on the offensive if she acts/behaves/believes/ votes differently than I do. She’s my kid, after all, and I love her despite all the diapers currently. If you had told me ten years ago I’d be married to this wonderful woman and have this wonderful daughter, I would have laughed you out of the building, around the corner, and up a wall... but here I am, which only goes to show that the only thing I’ll know about the future, as Peter Drucker says, is that it’s going to be different. And, that’s okay.
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Unemployment rate at 3.7% for fourth straight month ST. PAUL – Minnesota employers added 9,000 jobs in February, according to seasonally adjusted figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The state has gained 42,137 new jobs in the past year, an increase of 1.5%. U.S. job growth during that period was 1.9%. Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 3.7% in February, the fourth consecutive month at that level. The U.S. unemployment rate in February was 4.9%. “Minnesota’s surging labor force grew by another 18,700 workers last month, raising the labor force participation rate to 70.9%,” said DEED Commissioner Katie Clark Sieben. “Minnesota continues to outpace the nation in employment rate, labor force participation and growth in major sectors including construction, finance and health care.” Education and health services led all sectors in February with 4,900 new jobs. Other industries that gained jobs were trade, transportation and utilities (up 3,600), construction (up 3,200), financial activities (up 1,400) and information (up 300). The following sectors lost jobs in February: business and professional services (down 1,600), leisure and hospitality (down 1,000), government (down 1,000), other services (down 500), manufacturing (down 200), and logging and mining (down 100).
Education and health services gained the most jobs over the past year, adding 19,039 positions. Other job gains were posted by trade, transportation and utilities (up 6,376), construction (up 5,847), leisure and hospitality (up 5,236), financial activities (up 3,800), other services (up 2,588), professional and business services (up 1,323), and government (up 624). Sectors that lost jobs over the past 12 months were logging and mining (down 1,379), information (down 907) and manufacturing (down 410). In the Metropolitan Statistical Areas, the following regions gained jobs in the past 12 months: Minneapolis-St. Paul MSA (up 1.8%), Rochester MSA (up 2.4%), St. Cloud MSA (up 2.5%) and Mankato MSA (up 1.4%). The DuluthSuperior MSA was down 2%. DEED has added a section to its website that examines the unemployment rate by demographics (race, age and gender) and looks at alternative measures of unemployment. Go here for details. DEED is the state’s principal economic development agency, promoting business recruitment, expansion and retention, workforce development, international trade and community development. For more details about the agency and our services, visit us at the DEED website (http://mn.gov/deed) or go to our Twitter account (http://twitter.com/mndeed).
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tors. He also enjoyed snowmobiling and spending time with his son and grandsons. Terry L. Brusse Terry is survived by one son, Terry L. Brusse, age 59, of Garren (Allisa Jauert) Brusse of rural Cherry Grove, Minn., Preston; two grandsons, Joseph died peaceand Jayden; one brother, Julian fully, Mon(Karen) Brusse of Rochester; day, March one sister, Luann (David) Gar21, 2016, at rison of Spring Valley; many his home. nieces and nephews; and many T e r r y great-nieces and great-nephews. was born He was preceded in death by November his parents; one brother, Lowell; 6, 1956, in and nephew, Randy Brusse. Preston, the Terry L. Brusse The funeral was 11 a.m., Frison of Calvin and Stella (Nagel) day, March 25, 2016, at the Brusse. He was raised in the Cherry Grove United MethodCherry Grove area, where he ist Church, with Rev. Deanna lived most of his life and was Woodward officiating. Burial a 1975 graduate of Spring Val- took place in the Cherry Grove ley High School. He married Cemetery. Susan Gehrking and the couple Friends called at the Thauwere later divorced. He was wald Funeral Home in Spring employed in the waste removal Valley 5 – 8 p.m., Thursday and business for all of his working at the church on Friday an hour life, most recently with Waste before the service. Management in Rochester. He was a member of the Rev. Wallace A. Larson Cherry Grove United Method- Rev. Wallace A. Larson, 87, of ist Church. He enjoyed collect- Moorhead, Minn., died Tuesing miniature farm tractors and day, March 8, 2016 in Sanford lawn and lawn and garden trac- Health, Fargo, N. Dak.
Rev. Wallace “Wally” A. Larson was born on May 3, 1928, in La Crosse, Wisc., to Arnold and Margaret Larson. He grew up in Rushford, M i n n . , where he graduated high school. After graduRev. Wallace A. ation, Wally Larson enlisted in the Unisted States Army. He then returned to Decorah, Iowa, where he attended Luther College and later went on to study at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minn. On May 17, 1953, Wally was ordained at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minn. He was then commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army and served as a chaplain. While serving as a chaplain, Wally was stationed in Korea. While there, he was instrumental in building and overseeing several churches, schools, and orphanages, which forever impacted the lives of
The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County many children and families. Wally then returned to the Midwest, where he started his lifelong career as a pastor in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota. He also continued his education at the University of Minnesota. On November 3, 1963, he married Elaine Helland and together they raised six children. Wally remained a dedicted pastor to his churches over his career; working for 60 years until his retirement on December 15, 2013. He last served at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Elizabeth, Minn., and Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Pelican Rapids, Minn. Wally also served on the board at Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn., and as chaplain at the VFW in Moorhead, Minn. In his spare time, Wally enjoyed reading and was especially interested in history and heritage. Wally is survived by his wife of 52 years, Elaine; children: Gretchen (Joe) Kaiser, Beldenville, Wisc.; Jair Larson, Crook County, Wyo.; Zach (Shayne)
Larson, Fargo, N. Dak.; Kecia (Mike) Medbery, Moorhead; Nada Larson, Moorhead; and Kai (Kim) Larson, Plymouth, Minn; 17 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Roger larson. Visitaion was held Friday, March 11, 2016, from 5-6 p.m., with a prayer service at 6 p.m. in Our Redeemer lutheran Church, Moorhead, Minn. Funeral service took place Saturday, March 12, 2016, at 2 p.m. in Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, with interment at Riverside Cemetery, Moorhead, Minn. Online guestbook and video tribute at www.wrightfuneral. com.
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Fillmore County Church Directory A rendahl Lutheran Church....……………………..Sundays - 10 : 30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 A ssembly Of God Church & Valley Christian Center.... Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church.…....…Fri. - 8 : 30am & Sat. - 5 : 00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church...…...……………......Sundays - 9 : 00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church.…….……......Sundays - 10 : 45am & 6 : 00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church..............…Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church………......Sundays - 8 : 00am & 10 : 30am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ……....………..Sundays - 9 : 30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist...…………...…..Sundays - 10 : 00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...……………..……..........Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Ser vices.…………...…....…......Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Destiny Life Church.............………………......…Sundays - 10 : 00am 104 West Jessie Street, Rushford MN 55971 (507) 429-1222 Elstad Lutheran Church...………………….....….Sundays - 10 : 30am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……..…….......…Sundays - 11: 00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..…....................Sundays - 9 : 00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church......Sundays - 8 : 30am & 10 : 30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....………........………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 6 : 00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840
First Baptist Church-Preston.………...Sundays - 10 : 30am & 1: 00pm 108 Chatfield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4960 First English Lutheran Church.………...……..…..Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland............................. Sundays - 10 :30am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318
First Presby terian Church..…………...………......Sundays - 10 : 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran....…………....…………………..Sundays - 9 : 00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church...…...………..Sundays - 8 : 30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4456
Garness Trinity Lutheran...……….………........…Sundays - 9 : 00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905 Grace Lutheran Church..……………………....…..Sundays - 9 : 00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..………………….....Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church..…….………..…Sundays - 10 : 00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 937-3137 Harmony United Methodist Church…...............Sundays - 10 : 30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henrytown Lutheran Church-Canton Assumption Catholic Church....Sundays-10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist..........Saturdays - 9 : 00am 217 W. Jessie St., Rushford (507) 993-8328 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church.........................Sundays - 8 :30am 43267 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church (Special Occasions) Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545 -2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church..……………..…....…Sundays - 9 : 30am 254 Main St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church..……….…Sundays - 10 : 30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Looney Valley Lutheran Church.............................Sundays - 10 : 00am 2040 Looney Valley Road, Houston, MN 55943 (507) 896-3412
Mabel First Lutheran Church……………......……Sundays - 9 : 00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293 Mabel United Methodist Church..……………...…Sundays - 9 : 30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296 Nativity Catholic Church..Sun. (1 & 2) - 8 : 45am & (3 & 4) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 Newburg United Methodist Church 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran.………………...………..Sundays - 10 : 30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875 -2460 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.…..... Sat. - 5 : 30pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church.…………..................Sundays - 9 : 00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875 -2460
Pioneer Presby terian Church…………....…….….Sundays - 8 : 30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church ………...........Sundays - 8 : 30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2503 R iver Of Life Regional Church 220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853 Root Prairie Lutheran Church …………...…..…Sundays - 10 : 30am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4455
Root River Church of the Brethren …….…..…….....Sundays - 10 : 00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-4772 Root River Community Church ………….….....…..Sundays - 10 :30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074 Rushford Lutheran Church ………..........…….Sun. - 9 : 00am & 5 : 30pm 101 S Mill St., Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7152
Saetersdal Lutheran Church.……………....….......Sundays -10 : 30am 21447 Co. Rd. 30, rural Harmony, MN Scheie Lutheran Church..…………………….…..…Sundays - 9 : 30am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5680 St Columban Church.…..…………………...……..Sundays - 10 : 00am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -3886
St Ignatius Catholic Church.……………….........……Sundays - 10 : 30am 213 W Franklin St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7565
St John Lutheran Church.…………...……………...Sundays - 9 : 00am 241 Line St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296 St Joseph’s Catholic Church.……………….…......Sundays - 10 : 30am PO Box 577 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257 St Mark ’s Lutheran Church...…………....…………Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111
St Mar y’s Catholic Church...…..................................Sundays - 8 : 00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthew’s Episcopal Church..…...........……………Sundays - 9 : 30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923-1219 (507) 867-3707
St Matthew’s Lutheran Church..……………………Sundays - 9 : 00am Harmony, MN 55939 (Granger) (507) 772- 4474 St Olaf Catholic Church...........Sun. (1 & 2) - 10 :30am & (3 & 4) - 8 : 45am 114 N Locust, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5268
St Patrick ’s Church Hall ………………......…......Saturday - 5 : 00pm Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church.....................................Sundays - 9 : 00am 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul Lutheran Church............................................Sundays - 9 :00am 215 N Miller St, Lime Springs, IA 52155 (563) 566-2389
Sumner Center United Methodist Church.…........…Sundays - 10 :30am 9 miles N. of Spring Valley on Co. Rd. 1 (507) 696-4197 Trinity Fellowship ELCA..…………………......….Sundays - 10 : 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211 Trinit y Evangelical Lutheran Church……….......……Sundays - 10 : 30am
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Union Prairie Lutheran..……………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3363 Whalan Lutheran Church.............................................. Sundays - 9:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398 Wykof f United Methodist Church.…….……….…Sundays- 10 : 30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 202-2275
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Community involvement and volunteering By Blake Bigalk This last week has been pretty hectic for me. Scholarship applications were due last Wednesday at my school, and I still had a handful of them to finish up, on top of homework and a million Blake Bigalk other things. It wasn’t easy, and it caused for many late nights; however, I did manage to get them all done on time, and I know my time spent filling them out will be worth it in the long run. But while filling out all the applications and composing all the essays, something really stuck out to me. Of course, all of the scholarship committees want to know about what I am involved in during school, and the honors I’ve had throughout my tenure. But the one thing that stuck out the most and that was most frequently asked throughout the applications was about my involvement in my commu-
nity. Seeing this throughout all these scholarship questions really made me notice something, and it got me thinking. I have always been pretty involved in my community ever since I was young. I had always helped out in my church, volunteered for the Salvation Army, delivered Meals on Wheels, worked for Empty Bowls, and a handful of other things. I always enjoyed taking part in these programs and had fun doing them, but I never really took the time to think what everyone else thought about them and the impact I was making around me. However, once I started filling out these scholarship applications, I really started to realize that getting involved in the community is a pretty big deal. It came to me that when you start volunteering more and more in your community, you make a huge impact not only on yourself, but the people around you. You better yourself by building character, boosting your self-esteem, and
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increasing your overall satisfaction of life. You become a stronger, more generous person in the making, and it can really change your life. Not only does it influence your life in a positive manner, but you also create an even greater environment for the people around you. When you volunteer or get active in your community, people really appreciate you and your actions. They are very thankful for what you do and your willingness to take time out of your day to help them out. They feel extremely lucky for the volunteers in the community who team up to make the area a better place to live for them and everyone else in the community. Not only can you help them out, but you can also
inspire them. You can greatly assist them in whatever they need, and then often times they become inspired to also start giving back to the community. It’s amazing how much you can make a difference in your community and the lives of others by just giving them your time. It’s such a simple thing to give, and yet it means so much to so many other people. In the end, throughout my journey of completing many scholarships, I learned volunteering and community involvement is much more important to my area than I ever thought. So, if you’re not very involved in your community or don’t volunteer very much, try getting more active in your area, and work to inspire others. Try delivering Meals on Wheels, or joining a town committee in your area. Once you do this, you will really start to realize how it will change your life in a
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positive manner, and your overall satisfaction of life should start to rise. Blake Bigalk is a student at Fillmore Central High School. He is one of eight area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its seventeenth year.
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a January 16, 2016 petitioned request by voters to cancel the issued bonds that were rejected by the school board. Secondly, it questions whether or not the district is required to cancel general obligation bonds as void. The petition goes on to highlight the flooding which impacted the city of Rushford August 18, 2007 and the affects it had on district facilities. It argues that information provided to the state the led to the offer of Disaster Funding and the passing of a $38 million referendum in 2014 for the ongoing construction of a new early childhood to grade 12 school in Rushford was incorrect and that the district is not eligible for the funding. The petition references documents, including inspection notes from Federal Emergency Manangement Agency (FEMA) and a Minnesota Department of Health Flood Consultation Report. Also highlighted are statements made by Superintendent Ehler which the group believes were inaccuracies in the process of securing the state funding. A hearing is scheduled for May 6, at 1 p.m., at the Fillmore County Courthouse. Testimony will be taken and evidence presented at the hearing. There was no official update from the district regarding the first and ongoing lawsuit by Glen and Denise Palecek against the school. However, Board Director Taylor Peterson did note that a recent email document indicated the school board members could be called as witnesses in that case. Peterson also noted, based on an email received, that the judge in that case had thrown out a Writ of Condemnation, but declared the scope of easement be figured out before making further judgements. That statement could not be officially confirmed. In other news, the school board has made plans to seek Request for Proposals for the 2017-2018 school year audit. While the district has used firm Clifton, Allen, & Larson for 24 years, according to Ehler, Board Director Jon Pettit urged last year that the district look at seeking other quotes for 2x2, 2x4 & 2x8 ads the work as a means of pos-
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It was made known at the March 21 R-P School Board meeting that a second suit had been filed against the district regarding the new school. Pictured, left to right, are Board Chairman John Linder and Superintendent Chuck Ehler. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner
Jeff Erding leads Citizens United for Kingsland meeting. Photo by Rich Wicks By Rich Wicks March 17, approximately 45 citizens attended a Citizens United for Kingsland meeting at the Wykoff Community Center. The meeting was led by CUK President Jeff Erding, treasurer Steve Tammel, and Jackie Horsman. Erding thanked previous officers Tiffany Asher and Missy Gruhlke for their service. Attendees received a proposed mission statement, which states in part a shortterm goal to “stop the board from abandoning the Wykoff facility in favor of creating a K-12 facility on Spring Valley” and long-term goals, including looking into Kingsland’s open enrollment trends, evaluating academic and extracurricular achievement, investigating the sharing of administrators with neighboring districts, and advocating for the return of the middle school concept. There was significant discussion regarding the CIS (College in Schools) program, and the costs and benefits. Erding explained that by state law, “By 2017, everybody that teaches CIS has to have a master’s degree.” He said Kingsland pays for teachers to get their master’s degrees, and those teachers most likely get higher wages after achieving their master’s degree, all of which factors into the costs of the CIS program. Regarding the options currently being considered by the new
Facilities Task Force, Erding summarized that the options are to fix both facilities (Wykoff and Spring Valley), or abandon Wykoff and make necessary upgrades for K-12 to all be in one facility in Spring Valley, or to “demo” everything at the Wykoff facility except the 1975 addition. Attendees spoke in favor of the first option, and the consensus was to fix only what needs to be fixed, with some saying, “Central air is a want, not a need.” Erding also pointed out that the Wykoff school “has never failed an air quality test”. Jackie Horsman shared her opinion that, “I love Kingsland, I think that’s pretty apparent… If you’ve followed decisions made by the school board, there has been a lot of cuts…They have made a lot of hard decisions.” Other attendees pointed out areas they feel are in need of current budgetary cuts, which could freem up funds for necessary repairs. The group agreed they’d hope for more transparency from the school board, especially regarding costs of current programming and proposed repairs and upgrades to facilities. Erding pointed out that the first Facilities Task Force meeting will be March 30, and that it’s a public meeting. He also asked about when to schedule the next CUK meeting, and it was decided to go on an “as needed” basis, so he will get info out when the next meeting will be held.
sible cost savings. Superintendent rolled into negotiating committee Ehler noted some concern with responsibilities. Teacher contracts changing prior to that time, with and custodial contracts are curthe district being in the middle of rently negotiated and confirmed a construction project. in alternate years and ESP con Pettit stated he did not share tracts could be rolled into that that concern. “It certainly isn’t timeline. going to hurt having other people A third change order for the take a look at it.” new school was presented to the Ehler noted that with the cur- school board by ICS Consultrent firm and the history with the ing representative Tim Robertschool, there are minimal changes son. The cumulative effect of that need to occur each year. the changes comprised in the Board Director Joyce Iverson also order is a credit to the district. noted there is a value in having This time, the amount is a net some history. $16,067.31 for the district. The Director Peterson countered, changes included state and city “When does history take prece- plan reviews, concrete clarificadence over price and how well tions, and adding windows in the it’s done? Where do you draw the elementary wing, all considered line?” minor changes by Robertson. The board will seek the propos- Also clarified, at the request of als this coming fall. A decision, Director Peterson, was a combased on the proposals received, munity rumor regarding concrete will be made at the January 2017 that was refused at the site. Roborganizational board meeting. ertson stated he’d spoke with both The board also unanimously the architect on site, the Weiser approved the 2015-2018 contract Brothers Construction superinfor Educational Support Person- tendent, and third party testing nel (ESP). Superintendent Ehler engineers, who must account for noted he’d worked diligently with all items brought to the site, paraprofessionals to develop the and no such incident had been contract. It presents a 12.78% reported. increase in wages over a three- The meeting was closed at 6:35 year period and affects approxi- p.m. to go into closed session mately 25-30 R-P employees. for discussion of Superintendent Director Pettit suggested that Ehler’s evaluation. A summary the contracts of ESP employees be of that evaluation is not publicly an area negotiated by the school available, but the district has proboard’s negotiations sub-commit- vided a summary of goals set for tee. “I’d like to see it added to the superintendent. They include board responsibilities,” he added. providing information in regards Ehler estimated that the con- to staff issues and concerns; parto run ONE TIME, the week beginning 3/27/2016 tract negotiations could easily be ticularly better collaboration with teachers and support staff and providing more feedback to board members. Further opportunities to incorporate technology for special education and gifted students, through utilization of management systems, encouraging more technology use by staff members, and exploring additional management systems for the district were also noted. Lastly, the board goals Fr. Thomas Fr. William Fr. Ferdinand Fr. Leland for the superintendent included Adamson Curtis Kaiser Smith getting information out to the board the Wednesday prior to Deadline to bring a claim is May 25, 2016 each board meeting, as well as providing more information and If you have information regarding background on agenda items and provision of more information on abuse by these men, please contact us. educational issues. Confidentially contact us at: The next regularly scheduled school board meeting has been 507.593.7378 • info@andersonadvocates.com scheduled for Monday, April 18, at 5:30 p.m., in the high school biology room. The public is encouraged to attend. AndersonAdvocates.com/Victims
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said everyone is in agreement that no “new” structures can be built in the flood plain area. He suggested that Adkins explore possible language to allow for rebuilding an existing structure in the flood plain if it can be built higher up, above the 100-year flood level, possibly with the use of fill. Adkins noted that we are still months away from a finalization of the flood plain maps. A second public hearing involved a definition of aquaculture, “the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants, especially fish, shellfish, and seaweed, in natural or controlled marine or freshwater environments; underwater agriculture.” Adkins said she has been contacted by an individual who would like to farm raise shrimp. Aquaculture falls within the Feedlot Ordinance. There was no comment from the public. Approval was given to send the definition to
the county board for their consideration. Senior living community? Sandy and Fred Kiel, Carrolton Township, gave a presentation on a proposal for a Senior Living Community. They have a potential buyer for the property located about 2.5 miles outside of Lanesboro who wants to create a community for independent, able bodied seniors. The plan is for 8 duplexes (16 units) and 40 to 60 residences in a two- or three-story building. The 153 acre property is now mostly woods and organic plantings. The B&B that is on the property could be used to house visitors. One issue discussed at length is the number of trips that will be made by community residents on a little over one mile of gravel road before reaching Highway 16, a hard surfaced road. At this time, the county does not have an ordinance that will allow for this kind of community. Ruskell asked Adkins to
Monday, March 28, 2016 do some research on this kind of category. Bakke questioned whether this is a category that we want to create. He said any ordinance permitting this proposal will permit others countywide. If it is allowed, where do we restrict it? Fred Kiel said the potential purchaser is very interested and would move on it as soon as possible if it is permitted. He said similar communities have been built on the fringes of Cedar Falls, Iowa. Other business in brief • Minnesota statute defines “recreational camping area” as an area that provides accommodation for five or more tents or recreational camping vehicles for free or for compensation. There was considerable discussion about the distinction between the accommodation for more than four campers when the campers are family and/or friends and no compensation is received (private) compared to a commercial campground where compensa-
County stretching highway dollars By Karen Reisner County engineer Ron Gregg reported at the March 22 county board meeting that his department is working to “do more for less”. Slightly used concrete pipe has been secured for replacement of a couple of bridges on County Road 117 cutting the cost of replacement by over half. Funds for these and other projects will have to come out of the Local Option Sales tax. Any time there is a change to the county’s Highway Capital Presentation Plan, using the
sales tax, a public hearing is required. The public hearing was moved to April 12 at 10 AM and will be held in the board room. Gregg said they are ready to advertise for work on CSAH 1. Commissioner Duane Bakke explained that 2 bridges to be constructed on CSAH 1 may be eligible for state bonding money. Gregg added they want to utilize bridge bonding money as much as they can. Work on CSAH 1 will likely begin in June. Gregg requested and received
approval to advertise for preservation projects using the onehalf cent local option sales tax. Three sections of roadway are to be seal coated. One section of road to be done is CSAH 5 north of Wykoff to Fillmore. This is newer roadway. Gregg explained that the best way to preserve a new road is to seal it when it is quite new. This has been shown to extend the life of a road even further. Sheriff/Township computer controversy Commissioner Harry Root made a comment about recent township meetings at which Sheriff Kaase urged townships to help by providing matching contributions toward computers for county squad cars. Matching funds are needed to receive grant money to help pay for the computers. Root said in a couple of the townships in his district there have been requests from the supervisors that they receive a bill from the county before they will make a contribution.
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tion is made. No permit under state statute is required for up to four. Bakke questioned whether a property owner should need to get a CUP if six of his friends camp on his property. There seemed to be general agreement that it should not be necessary to require a permit for a private camping area. Bakke suggested that they compose language that differentiates between private and commercial. Adkins was directed to come up with language that allows for a separation between a private and commercial camping area. • There was more discussion about a retreat center as a conditional use in the Ag District. No action was taken on the proposed language. Adkins will continue to look for anything that may not be included yet in the language. There was a brief discussion about transportation of manure and any safety steps that should be taken when circumstances might allow for an exception to the rule that states “no on-
road parking for the purpose of loading and unloading manure is allowed” (Section 13 Manure Transportation). No action was taken. False applications Adkins warned that there is a penalty for submitting a false land use application. She said more and more structures that were permitted as sheds are not being used as a shed but as an occasional dwelling or cabin. She said she can’t understand why someone that has a lot that can be permitted as a cabin chooses not to. The Land Use Permit application has a boxed in warning that reads, “Making false statements on this application is against the law.” Minnesota Statute states that anyone giving false information “is subject to a fine up to $3,000 and/or up to one year in prison.” By signing the application with intentional false information the person making the application is perjuring himself or herself.
The computers will let an officer log in and update information while in route. The total cost for the project is $188,000. The project includes the purchase of 19 Toughbook computers. The county can be reimbursed $62,000 through a grant. If the three cities that contract county law enforcement services provide a total of about $33,000 toward the project, a short fall of about $93,000 is left. Kaase suggested this issue be discussed more at the Law Enforcement committee meeting after the board meeting. It seems the sheriff raised some hackles by circumventing the normal process by going directly to the townships for funding. The equipment will be county owned equipment and the normal process is to go through the county board. Bakke commented that there is a question as to why the sheriff is asking townships to contribute toward county equipment. He said there has not been open agreement about it from the townships. He has heard comments from town-
ships like why are you coming to us and why don’t you pay for it yourself, meaning the county. Any recommendations made by the Law Enforcement committee will be considered by the county board. Other business in brief • The board adopted a resolution in support of a Veterans Home in Fillmore County. The resolution of support will be forwarded to Rep. Greg Davids and Senator Jeremy Miller. The resolution notes that the closest veterans home that provides long term care services is located in Minneapolis and it has an average occupancy rate of 97%. • Feedlot officer Mike Frauenkron reviewed the feedlot year end report and evaluation. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in a letter said the county satisfactorily, 100%, met non-inspection minimum requirement programs. The county conducted 57 inspections or 8.1 percent of 703 feedlots in 2015. One-hundred See HIGHWAYS Page 10
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tion department students in Fillmore Central classrooms or Continued from Page 9 programs. and twenty-one performance By Hannah Wingert Committee is hosting a Tran- as One Block At a Time day- The school received and credits were earned. A signature The Fillmore Central School sition Panel on April 12 from care director was approved. approved quotes from Haugeron the report was authorized. Board met for their regular 9:30-10:30 at the Harmony Knapp has been working in the ud Painting and Drywall for • Social services manag- meeting on March 22, 2016. Community Center. The daycare as the toddler room the summer painting projects er Neva Beier requested and All members were present. The event will provide informa- daycare lead. The board also at the high school. received approval of two agree- minutes of the February 22 tion for students planning for approved the hiring of Janet The side doors for the 3rd ments, the Minnesota State/ regular meeting and March graduation and building the O’Connor as a Title I para- and 4th grade hallway are used County Child Support Program 14 special joint meeting were bridge from the classroom to professional to replace Car- regularly by students when Cooperative Agreement and the reviewed and approved. the adult community. rie DeYoung, Kelly Biel and they go out to recess. CurCounty IV-D Child Support The district claims and bills Mensink gave the Fillmore Allison Braaten as elementary rently, there is no sidewalk for Cooperative Arrangement with were approved. Central Booster Club report. paraprofessionals, Sheila Lecy the doors, and kids are trackcounty Human Services, coun- High School Principal Heath The club has had a successful as an aide in the 3-4 year old ing in dirt and mud when they ty sheriff, and county attorney. Olstad gave his report to the year and has helped to move a daycare room, Kaitlyn Aug as come back inside. The board Beier said the first agreement is board. The speech students lot of programs forward. They the 2016 Summer Rec Coor- approved a quote from Bakke for two years, adding that the hosted the conference speech were able to purchase singlets dinator, and Candyce Deck as Construction to install a sixcounty is over-performing in meet on March 19. The high for the youth wrestling team as long-term kindergarten substi- foot concrete sidewalk from the this area. school band and choir par- well as more equipment for the tute for Karn Friedges. Aaron side doors to the front of the A Memorandum of Under- ticipated in the large group weight room. They also paid Janssen was hired to assist Neil elementary school. standing for the Southeast music contest on March 15 at the stipends for some of the Lundgren during the summer A committee of teachers and Minnesota Accountable Health Fillmore Central. The senior volunteer coaches. Mensink with technology related instal- Mr. Olstad have been studyCommunities Coalition, which class trip begins on March 31, thanked the Booster Club for lations, upgrades, and repairs. ing the Action 100 reading includes 11 counties, with and they will return on April 9. their support. The summer hours for agricul- program for the past couple Mayo Clinic was approved. Prom will be held on April 16. The board approved a ture instructor Ethan Lapham of months and were able to Beier noted the purpose of the Dean of Students Chris $15,000 donation from the were approved. Brandi Mayer visit schools in Rochester and Memorandum of Understand- Mensink gave the K-6 report. KSTP 45 Drive for Educa- was hired as the Spanish teach- Chatfield that have implemented the program. The coming is to align our services bet- February was I Love to Read tion, which will be put toward er and will begin next fall. ter for those receiving Medicare month, and he thanked the bleachers and a storage build- Mensink asked the board to mittee recommended using and Medicaid. It is to make committee for their great job ing/press box at the baseball consider expanding the sports the program starting with the their office more efficient and planning the events. The par- field. They also approved a medical coverage for 2016-17 2016-17 school year. The total to better help citizens. It helps ent-teacher conferences were $15,000 donation from the to include all home volleyball cost for the program will be people with high needs and held on March 3, with a 91% Booster Club which will be matches and all home girls and $82,805 and includes 20 days includes both Mayo Clinic and attendance rate. The winter used for the project at the boys basketball games. The of professional development, Olmsted Medical Center ser- season sports have wrapped up, baseball field. additional coverage would books and other materials, and vices. County coordinator Bob- and spring sports have begun. The board received a res- increase the cost from an software. The board approved bie Vickerman added this is to Kindergarten round-up will be ignation from elementary annual $4000 to approximately the program. make the process more pro- held on April 5t, and approxi- teacher Joan Johnson who $6750. The board approved The board named Superintendent Richard Keith as the active rather than reactive. A mately 50 children are expected will be retiring at the end of the coverage. continuum of care is provided to attend. the school year. The board A proposal for a two week Identified Official with authorby public health services once a The Director of Special Edu- approved her resignation with summer school program for ity to authorize user access to client is home. cation, Micki Breitsprecher, appreciation for her nearly 30 Title I students was reviewed MDE secure websites for Fill • Commission Randy Dahl, reported that Fillmore Central years of service to the students. and approved. The program more Central. The board will while reporting on a Semcac has proctored three opportuni- A resignation from elemen- will be paid for with Title I be required to do this on an annual basis. meeting, commented that the ties of administering the Para- tary teacher Colleen Carlson funding. federal sequester is affecting the Pro Assessment. The district’s was also approved with many The board approved the The meeting was adjourned. Semcac budget. Good programs paraprofessionals successfully thanks for her 25+ years of Luther College Field Experi- The next meeting will be held are being cut along with waste- passed with high scores, which teaching. ence Agreement, which allows April 25. ful programs. indicates that they are highly The hiring of Nissa Knapp Luther College to place educa • A quarterly payment to qualified. The next administraD o d g e - Fi l l m o r e - O l m s t e d tion of the assessment will be the loan is typically 33 years. Community Corrections was held on April 4. For information pertaining to approved in the amount of Breitsprecher has been the following counties: Blue Earth, $100,515. reviewing caseloads and proDakota, Dodge, Faribault, Fill •Sheriff Kaase asked for and gram needs for the upcommore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Housreceived approval to pay an ing 2016-17 school year and FARIBAULT, MN – The USDA housing, be a United States citizen ton, LeSueur, Mower, Olmsted, annual membership to the will be posting an opening for Rural Development Agency is or a non-citizen legally admitted Rice, Scott, Steele, Wabasha, Southeast Emergency Commu- another Special Ed teacher to currently accepting applications for permanent residence and have Waseca and Winona, contact the nications Board in the amount start this fall. for loans available to low-income the ability to personally occupy USDA, Rural Development office of $1,000. The payment can The board reviewed the families to buy, build, rehabilitate the home on a permanent basis. at 1408 21st Ave. NW #3, Austin, be made with 911 funds. He extended school year staff. or improve homes located in rural Funding is based upon an annu- MN 55912. (507) 437-8247, ext. noted that the Radio Board has Paraprofessionals Shelley Wahl, communities with a population of al appropriation. Now through 4.). Information is also available helped with securing grants for Kari Schroeder, Jesse LaBonne, 20,000 or less. Faribault, North- the end of September 2016, a on the web at www.rd.usda.gov/ radios. Jolene Glasemann, and Jen field and Owatonna are currently significant amount of funding is mn. 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about varsity players being lost due to ineligibility, dropping off the team, and injury, and said in the past, too many younger players have been “brought up” to fill rosters. Hauser agreed, but said at those times the only other option is to cancel games, and he stressed that he wants football to be a positive experience for the kids. He also said changes in coaching staff will hopefully help motivate more players to be on the teams. Board president Doug Plaehn asked Hauser to come to the April board meeting with recommendations on how to fill the coaching positions, and a plan for the football season. Superintendent McDonald gave public thanks for the following donations/contributions: National Wild Turkey Foundation and VFW and American Legion each gave $300 to the trap team, State Farm/Dollars for Doers/Ross Heusinkveld for $500, Southeast MN Youth Orchestra for KIS performance, A&W/DQ/Kwik Trip/Casey’s/ BP for PBIS program donations, and Neil Denison for a Victim’s Services presentation at KIS/ KHS. In Public Comments, Jeff Erding addressed the board on the March 17 meeting of Citizens United for Kingsland, and gave a list of their questions and suggestions. He summarized that CUK voiced support for the
Don Armagost addresses the Kingsland School Board about an Alternative Learning Center. Photo by Rich Wicks idea of making needed repairs at the Wykoff and Sping Valley schools, and said they requested more specific verifiable information regarding CIS (College in Schools), Project Lead the Way, STEM, and the costs for students to have iPads. He asked the board to consider how much it would cost to return to the middle school concept, and if that cost could be offset by cutting back on some of the previously mentioned programs and technology. He then asked if the new Facilities Task Force will have a formal structure and keep formal minutes, and if minutes will be available to the public. The board accepted resignations of Joan Blackburn (SACC)
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Flexible Learning Day” system, as well as questions about the number of “weather days” being built into the calendar. Maranda Essig explained how Kingsland hopes to use the Emergency Flexible Learning Days in the future, stating, “The objective of this is to utilize blended learning strategies, and the tools we already have, to minimize academic disruptions due to weather-related school closures.” She said other schools have already done this, and she summarized information about the proportions of students who have internet service available at home or nearby. She said even for those without internet service, some programs could
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be downloaded onto laptops for students to use at those times. Doug Plaehn said he’d like to hear results of a “trial run” of this before he considers building it into the school calendar. Don Armagost (SMEC) addressed the board regarding a proposal to offer an Alternative Learning Center at the Wykoff facility for the 2016-2017 school year. It will be in the classrooms at the bottom of the stairs. The board unanimously approved this, with Gwen Howard abstaining. The next regular board meeting will be Monday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the District Conference Room. The public is welcome.
and Melissa Sweeny (SACC), as well as the retirement of Claudia Koerner. Superintendent McDonald noted that she’s worked for the school since 1977, and thanked her for her service. The board approved the hiring of Joan Blackburn (.5 Preschool), Brent Stinson (Summer SS), Jacob Vetter (Summer SS), Daniel Copely (B-squad baseball), and Randy Smith (Jr, High baseball). The board heard from Superintendent McDonald regarding the proposed 2016-2017 school year calendar, but deferred a decision until the next meeting. There were questions and concerns regarding the implementation of the “Emergency
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Real Bites A Frenchy and some skates Back by popular demand, I am reviewing area restaurants again. It will be off and on as time permits and as new restaurants open or modify their menus. On Friday, February 26, 2016, our family trekked on over to Harmony to try out Estelle’s Eatery & Bar. My wife has been talking about all of us going out for dinner at Estelle’s for quite some time. When the owners, Matt and Heidi Brown, got hitched a few years back, my wife was the photographer for their wedding. I remember when she came home from that wedding and talked about how
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The Frenchy Burger married with potato skin fries and a side of horseradish dipper (not a beverage). Photo by Jason Sethre time my wife would hear about this lunch affair with the new Harmony hot spot, I was in the dog house. Finally, on this particular Friday evening, we put it on the calendar. It was going to happen. When we arrived at Estelle’s Eatery & Bar, we were amazed at the crowd. It was packed from front to back; not an available seat in the house. As it has been said in the past, a busy restaurant is a good sign of outstanding food and service to match. We were lucky enough to claim some seats when another group left. And, then it came time to order our food. There were so many great choices, it was difficult to pick one. I kept eyeing The Frenchy Burger with a horseradish dipper (sauce) on the side. This delicious burger, paired with a pile of fresh cut potato skin fries, was the best burger I’ve had in a very, very long time. I know when we place our office take-out orders, this will be my
first request. Oh, and as an appetizer, you must try the pork nuggies. There are seriously so many great things on the menu, it’s worth trying them all during numerous visits. And, that’s our plan. After an outstanding meal with my wife, daughter, and son at the doorstep of downtown Harmony -- Estelle’s Eatery & Bar -- we aimed to do some skating at Wheeler’s Bar & Grill
Personal injury accident On March 21, 2016, at approximately 12:36 p.m., the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received a call of a personal injury accident at the intersection of US Hwy 52 and US Hwy 139, in the City of Harmony. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Deputies, Harmony Fire, and Harmony Ambulance responded to the scene. A fourdoor Chevy sedan, driven by 27-year-old Patrick Sullivan, of Minneapolis, had been westbound on Hwy 52 and was going to turn south on to Hwy 139. Sullivan’s vehicle was rearended by a four-door Chrysler sedan, driven by 49-year-old Tara Dodson, of Mabel, Minn., and who was also westbound on Hwy 52. Dodson was transported by Harmony Ambulance for suspected minor injuries. The accident investigation is being conducted by the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office.
just down the road from the restaurant. As we entered the area with a few pairs of roller blades, prepared to rent some skates, as well, I couldn’t believe how packed this place was on a Friday night. It reminded me of my early teenage years at the old Skate Country facility in Rochester. I was never a good skater. I couldn’t skate backwards or do any tricks. No, I could barely maintain my balance, which hasn’t changed. There must have been 60 or more youth of all ages on roller skates, roller blades and rip sticks (may cause ER visits for adults). We had a great time with our kids, and my wife and I could take a break while our kids connected with their friends who were also there with their parents. It was a memorable night, coupling a great meal at Estelle’s Eatery & Bar with a little exercise at Wheeler’s Bar & Grill in the skating arena. And I didn’t even fall. Not once. But, I thought about it quite a bit.
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Lanesboro FFA students give presentation to board By Hannah Wingert The Lanesboro School Board met on February 18 at 7 p.m. All board members were present. The minutes of the February 18 meeting were reviewed and approved. The treasurer’s report was read by Lolly Melander and approved, along with the district bills. Five of the FFA students gave a slideshow presentation to the board. The students were Alyssa Gathje, Leah Ruen, Tj Ruen, Bailey Ruen, and Travis Troendle. They gave reports on their activities over the last year. Various members were able to attend the State Leadership Greenhand Camp, AG in Motion, the Eagle Bluff Officer Retreat, and the State Leadership Camp for Chapter Leaders among other events. Seven FFA members exhibited at the State Fair, and another assisted in the Miracle of Birth Center at the fair. The chapter also hosted the Soils and Foresty Region Career Development Event in October. The FFA’s corn drive raised $2,000. Fifty percent of that will be used for scholarships to Camp Courage, and the other 50% will be used for various camp scholarships. Their Ugly Sweater Christmas Dance
raised money for the Ronald McDonald House. FFA member Travis Troendle was elected as a Minnesota State FFA Officer. There are currently 55 Lanesboro high school students in FFA. The FFA Banquet will be held on April 9. The school calendar for 201617 school year was reviewed and approved. Elementary principal James Semmen gave a report to the board. February was I Love to Read Month. A sixth grade student placed first in the Math Wizards competition. Two Lanesboro students attended the spelling bee in Rochester. Secondary principal Brett Clarke also had a report for the board. MCA testing will begin soon. The scholarship banquet will be held on May 1 at 6 p.m. at Eagle Bluff. For the first time this year, the school will hold a multicultural event with several foreign exchange students putting on presentations. The non-certified contracts and the spring sports contracts for the 2015-16 school year were reviewed and approved by the board. The track cohead coaches are Jared Pierce and Lori Anderson. Assistant coaches are Alex Aiken, Riley Swier, Joe Cullen, and Jana Olson. The co-head coaches
for golf are Matt Lawstuen and Chrissy Olberman. Board chairman Dave Ruen read a resignation letter from Superintendent Jeff Boggs, who was present at the meeting. His resignation is effective as of June 30, 2016. Boggs stated that it had been a pleasure to work at the school for the past 20 years, with the last 11 spent as superintendent. “The small school atmosphere is a special one, and I am glad to have been a part of it.” Ruen thanked Boggs for his hard work and dedication to the school on behalf of the entire board, including previous members who had worked with Boggs. Boggs’ resignation was approved with regret and appreciation from the board. Ruen suggested that the board book a workshop hosted by the MSBA to help them go through the process of selecting a new superintendent. The cost of the workshop is $950, but Ruen noted that it is an excellent opportunity and a great learning experience. He highly recommended it. Ruen had three dates for the board to pick from. The board selected March 21 and approved the workshop. The board discussed the time for the last day of school. Board member Steve Snyder suggested
changing it from 11:30 to 12:30 to allow the kids to eat lunch before going home. The board approved the original 11:30 release time, with Snyder voting against. Superintendent Boggs informed the board about the gym roof situation. During high winds on March 16, the roof on the west side of the gym began to come up, causing a lot of damage. Boggs called WHB who came the same day to look at the roof. They were able to strap it down temporarily to prevent further damage to the roof and came back the next day to seal it with 18 gauge steel.
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Seventy to one hundred percent of the roof will need to be completely replaced. Anna Loney from the Friends of the Lanesboro Library was present at the meeting to ask the board about the possibility of having a high school student join the Friends. The Friends would like someone who can train for several years in the position and help pick their replacement during their senior year. The board was amiable to the idea. Loney also mentioned that teachers are welcome to choose books from the used book sale in the foyer of the library for free. The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be held April 21.
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Seed starting By Elsa Bye Extension Master Gardener, Fillmore County The first warm sunny day seems to say “time to grow something”, but it’s too early to grow anything outside. So let’s start some seeds inside. The best time to start seedlings is about six weeks before the last frost. Seedlings grow faster the closer to summer we are. Because seedlings are susceptible to diseases, such as damping off, you will need a new seedling tray or you can sanitize a used one with a 10% bleach solution soak. Because garden soil contains fungus spores and harmful microbes, a starting or germination mix is a must. Some starting mixes now come with a bio-fungicide already in them. Bio-fungicides are beneficial soil microbes that attach to the seedling roots and protect them from harmful organisms. They are sold under several brand names. Dampen the starting mix before filling your trays. It’s best to have the soil two inches
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stroking them with your hand. 4. Slowly reduce the air temperature. Seventy degrees is great for sprouting, but husky plants grow at cooler temperatures, around 55-60 degrees. If you have a heat mat, you can keep it on. Warm roots lead to happy growing plants. The first leaves that appear are not true leaves. The true leaves come next and start to show the shape characteristic of mature leaves. When true leaves appear, the seedlings are old enough to transplant to larger pots. If the seedlings are crowded and fighting for light they should be transplanted at once. If you spaced your seeds apart you can wait awhile to transplant them. Use regular potting mix and three- or four- inch pots to transplant your seedling. Be careful not to tar the roots or crush the stems when handling them. Water the transplanted seedlings with regular strength starting fertilizer. Now that the transplants are growing nicely, you can start hardening them. Plants are “hardened” by acclimating them to outdoor weather conditions. Pick a day with little wind and temperatures above 50 degrees for their first outing. If the sun is bright, set them in full or partial shade for an hour or two the first day. Increase the amount of sunlight and the time in the sun a little bit each day. Always set the plants inside at night, not only for weather protection, but also as protection from nocturnal animals. Watch the weather, storms can come up fast.
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Fillmore County Sports 6th Annual All-County Boys Team By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com Quinn Larson (6’0” senior G, Kingsland): Seldom do four-year varsity starter boys’basketball players come along. The quick-shooting lefty has been a The Trende fixture on Report the floor for the Knights seemingly f o r e v e r. Q u i n n played in over 100 varsity games, averagPaul Trende ing 11.1 PPG for his career. After being second, third, and second on the team in scoring frosh-junior year’s, he led the Knights (14.4) as a senior year (while likely being their top rebounder as well). He hit double figures 19 times in Quinn Larson 26 games (season low a modest seven). Larson (1,161) ranks third on the Knights’ all-time scoring list (Josh Hagan 1,512, Alex Nelson 1,457). All-TRC. Austin Peplinski (5’10” senior G, Houston): While Larson methodically moved towards 1,000, Peplinski meteorically shot towards it. Via a magnificent 10-game scoring run (24 PPG), the deft shooting, crafty guard got to 1,000 points with games to spare. He helped Houston to a banner year (22-5), leading the team in scoring (18.0), assists (3.9), and steals (3.1). He shot 39% from distance and 53% from the field. He reached double figures 23 times in 27 regular season games, topped 20 eleven times, and recorded the highest scoring game for any county athlete (37). Peplinski ranks fourth (1,051) in Houston boys history (Andy Sires
1,673, David Goede 1,450, Pierce Edmiston 1,207). All-SEC 2nd Team. Noah Carlson (6’1” junior G/F, R-P): No R-P player was as versatile and indispensable as their supreme athlete. Carlson was an integral facilitator in the Trojan offense, finishing second on the team in scoring (11.0) and first in assists Noah Carlson (4.4). He also led the team in steals (3.2) while finishing second in rebounding (4.4). Had eight 10 (pts), 5 (rebs), and 5 (assists) games. Shot 50% from the field. There were dunks, two double-digit assist games, and a very nice three-game play-off run (18.3 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 4.3 APG, 3.3 SPG). All-TRC. Trace Tollefson (6’2” senior G/F, FC): One of the TRC’s most explosive athletes, Tollefson was FC’s most versatile player. Led the Falcons in scoring (13.6) and steals (2.7), finished second in Trace Tollefson rebounding (5.8) and assists (3.4). Scored in double figures in 23 of 27 games. Scored in double figures 39 times the last two years (55 games; 12.5 PPG). All-TRC; first purely AllConference selection for Falcons in 6 years of the FCJ Sports. Matt Culhane (6’8” senior C, R-P): The biggest Trojan in quite some time, Culhane led R-P in scoring (12.3 PPG) and rebounding (5.9 RPG). Shot 60% from the field. He hit double figures in 21 of 29 games, including putting 27 on Kingsland and 25 on Cannon Falls. All-TRC. Micah Schutte (5’9” senior G, Houston): Teaming with Peplinski to form one of the best (small-
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school) back-courts in southeast Minnesota, Schutte finished second on the Hurricanes in scoring (14.9 PPG), assists (3.1 APG), and steals (2.9 SPG). Shot 70 (FT’s), 39 (three’s), and 48 (FG’s) percent’s. He hit double figures in 23 of 27 games. Hit a gamewinner against W-K and averaged 19.1 points per game over his final seven. All-SEC 2nd Team. Cole Schwichtenberg (6’0” junior G, Lanesboro): Did about everything for the Burros. Led them in scoring (16.7), rebounding (7.4), assists (3.9), and steals (2.1). Scored in double figures 20 times, scored over 20 ten times. Should surpass 1,000 career points as a senior. All-SEC 2nd Team for a second time. Trevor Lundberg (6’3” senior F, Houston): Led Houston in rebounding (8.2) while finishing third in scoring (11.7). Shot 52% from the field and 47% from threepoint range. Had 16 double-digit scoring games and 12 double-digit rebounding games (eight double doubles). All-SEC HM. Carter Duxbury (6’2” senior F, Chatfield): Led the Gophers in scoring (11.5 PPG) and rebounding (7.9 RPG). Shot 54%. Scored in double figures 15 of 24 games played; rebounded in double figures seven times. Did all that at his ‘off’ sports; he’s signed a letter of intent to play football (linebacker) at Winona State. Mitch Kuhn (6’0” senior F, M-C): The Cougars most versatile and athletic player, Kuhn led M-C in scoring (11.9), rebounding (6.6), and steals (1.8). Started the year hot (15.4 PPG over first eleven games). Hit double figures 15 times in 26 games. All SEC HM.
Brianna Koop (5’8” junior F, R-P): R-P’s scoring phenom led the Trojans to 20 wins and a berth in the section final while leading the team with 18 PPG and 7.1 RPG. Only Brianna Koop D-1 bound Nelson (21.7 PPG) and D-2 bound Hintz (19.3 PPG) of D-E averaged more in the TRC. Scored in double figures in 28 of 30 games; has done so now 76 times in 84 career games. Averaged 21.8 PPG over the last 14 games of the season, with the lowest scoring out-put 16 points in that span. Hit the sub-section title game-winner. Topped 1,000 points; Bri has nearly 1,100 points just the past two years. Has 1,504 points heading to her senior year. The Trojan all-time mark (1,747), held by current Trojan assistant coach Jade Pelzl, awaits next. AllTRC for a third time. Kelly Jerviss (5’11” senior C/F, Houston): Just over two years after Abbey Loken set the Houston girls scoring mark (1250), Jerviss
topped it. The Hurricanes’ interior force first went over 1,000 points, then over 1,250 (both versus L-O). The new Houston benchmark is now Jerviss (1,258). The longKelly Jerviss armed and dexterous center had 30-plus a county-high four times. Scored in double figures 21 times in 27 games, while rebounding in double figures 17 times. Pulled the rare feat, for a second straight year, of averaging a double-double (17.3 PPG, 10.5 RPG). Had fifteen double-doubles on the year; has 29 the last two years. The SEC’s second leading scorer and rebounder. Shot 48% from the field. All-SEC 1st Team. Coranda Vickerman (5’9” junior G, M-C): It would be easiest to answer, what didn’t C.J. lead M-C in? The speedy driving-sensation led the Cougars in everything (again); scoring (15.8), rebounding (7.4), assists (3.8), See SPORTS Page 15
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steals (2.4), blocks (2.0), field goal (46) and free throw percentages (71). She hit 125 freebies thru 26 games (almost five per). Scored in double digits 20 times in 27 games, topping 20 ten times. Had a triple-double (24/13/10) and a near triple-double (22/10/9). Topped 1,000-points and has a very good shot (1,082) at M-C’s all-time girls record (Marty Dahlen, 1,374). AllSEC 1st team for a second time. Sydney Gould (5’9” senior G, Chatfield): Highly skilled flashy player, Gould led the Gophers in scoring (13.7) and assists (3.6) while finish- Sydney Gould ing second in rebounding (5.0) and steals (2.3).
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socialscenes A little of this, A little of that. By Kathy Little A little bit of magic happens in Houston, Minn., every Tuesday and Thursday. Mature women wearing street clothes converge on the community center. They climb the stairs to the second floor and begin placing folding chairs in a semi-circle. Then they chat and anxiously await the arrival of their leader, the “Mighty Mariah”. Some of us discuss our hard-ofhearing husbands. No, they are not hearing- impaired. Instead they have mastered the art of smiling, nodding, and pretending to listen. For instance, we tell them where we are going and they pretend to listen. Later they innocently ask, “Where have you been and why didn’t you tell me?” We have solved this irritating problem by writing them notes which they don’t see taped to the kitchen table! One woman attached a white board to her refrigerator. Then she writes her schedule in red marker, which her husband doesn’t notice even when getting a snack from that refrigerator! Maybe they need glasses. The note writer,
Judy, jokes that her husband tells friends that his wife constantly complains about him not listening to her or at least that’s what he thinks she keeps talking about! My husband remarks that if I talked less he would listen more. Then the room grows silent. Mariah has arrived! Who is this “Mighty Mariah” you ask? She is a strong, poised, graceful, patient, powerful, charismatic woman of Italian descent. She quickly hands out purple, pink and green elastic bands and one, three, or eight pound weights. Then the fifteen or so participants ranging in ages from 50-90 begin to warm up. This is not marine boot camp or even a high school phy-ed class! This an exercise class for people with arthritis. Some exercises are done while sitting on chairs and others while standing or marching around the auditorium. This class is where fitness meets fun! We warm up by mak-
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ing pizza or slathering on sun screen. We pretend to grocery shop while marching around the room with knees high and heads up. We march waving colored bands or with weights. We laugh as we play “follow the leader” with Mariah who keeps reminding us to breathe. Then we pantomime playing baseball, football or hockey, and even practice hitting a punching bag. This is child’s play! Eventually, Mariah says, “To the wall.” We do wall push ups. I am so proud. I have never been able to do even one floor push up! In fact, I believe that I am athletically challenged. In school I was always chosen last for team sports even when my best friend, JoAnn was doing the choosing. I could never do the splits or turn a cartwheel. I can do a mean somersault, however! I always begged to play outfielder in baseball and then prayed that no one would hit the ball that far. The one time I did attempt to catch a fly ball, I missed and the ball hit me in the face and broke my glasses. As far as sports are concerned, I did learn to twirl a baton and I was a cheerleader for the wrestling team, mainly because my then boyfriend, and now husband, was a wrestler. I mainly used the baton to chase the neighborhood bully. The cheerleading squad never did cartwheels or the splits, but we were blessed with loud voices. In fact the only trophy I ever won was for persuasive speaking in college. I still have that trophy! My husband once wondered aloud why I have arthritis in my knee instead in my throat. But I digress. Back to the wall. After the push ups, we do deep knee bends with our backs against the wall. We try to hold the last knee bend for three seconds. Amazing Iness who is ninety, a widow and lives alone in an upstairs apartment without an elevator shows off by holding the last deep knee bend the longest! We refer to the knee bends with our backs against the wall as “dusting the wall”. The paneling in the community center has never been so clean! We end our class with a relaxation meditation, a hug and a clap. We are energized as we leave and go about the rest of our day.
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Funding the Preston City Hall mural By Karen Reisner At the March 21 meeting of the Preston City Council, Kay Spangler, representing the Preston Area Arts Council, updated plans and funding efforts for the 16 foot x 36 foot mural, “Get Hooked on Preston”. The mural is to be located on the north wall of the library above city hall. The council approved the small scale mural design at an October 21 meeting. The artist for the project will be Alison Love Unzelman, a past resident of Preston and professional muralist. The Arts Council needs specific numbers as to what the city will contribute to the project for grant applications that are being written. Two of the grants, if awarded, could yield a total of $16,000 to be used for the project. If these grants are awarded, in kind and cash contributions are being offered by local organizations including the Preston Community Foundation, Christ
Lutheran Church, Fillmore Central Schools, and the chamber of commerce. The Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation will give $650 for paint. There will be three events where community members will have an opportunity to help paint the mural. These events will be held at Christ Lutheran Church and Fillmore Central Schools. The events are planned for five days each in July, August, and October. Spangler said the total budget for the project that doesn’t include the installation of the 4-foot x 8-foot sheets is $22,000. Expected funding sources for the $22,000 include grants, in kind services, and some fund raising by the Arts Council. City Administrator Joe Hoffman explained that with the city’s planned exterior renovation of the building, an aluminum frame may be able to be installed for the mural during
that process. This could make it possible for city workers to attach the aluminum sheets at a later date. This possibility depends on how rigid the aluminum panels are going to be. If a more extensive aluminum grid is required, he expects that professional people will have to be hired to install the grid and hang the painted aluminum sheets. The council approved an out of pocket contribution of up to $5,000 and an in kind contribution of up to $2,500 for the mural project. A resolution was adopted supporting the project and welcoming the placement of the mural on the exterior north wall of the library/city hall. Other business in brief A special meeting of the city council was held on March 14, during which a resolution was adopted finding the Brunsvold Building to be substandard. This will preserve the redevelopment
The Preston Arts Council is working to get grant funding to have the “Get Hooked on Preston” mural painted on aluminum sheets and placed on the north wall of the library over the entrance to city hall. Photo by Karen Reisner of this site along with the B & B Olympic Bowl site. The parcel will be included in a redevelopment tax increment district. A development agreement between Preston and S &
P Hanson, LLC was approved as presented. A resolution was adopted requesting state bonding funds See PRESTON Page 22
Kaylin Mensink • Spring Valley Age 10
Kyle Britson • Rushford Age 5
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a flute solo performed by Renee April 11 from 3:30 p.m.-5:30 live auction to raise money for Lechener. p.m. The performance will be future grants. Since our incepContinued from Page 21 On Tuesday there were 49 Saturday, April 16 at Kingsland tion the Foundation has invested for the construction of a Veterans By Donna Erdman present in Phil’s Building for Intermediate School, Old Gym $50,000 into our communities. Home in Preston and endorsing Wykoff welcomes Mr. & Mrs. the Lions monthly dinner meet- Stage at 1 p.m. and again at 3:30 If there are any questions, contact the efforts of the Preston Veter- Brandon Brase, William and Isa- ing for Zone 4. There were two p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 Sue Kolling, who is board chair ans Home Committee. Legisla- bel who have come from Webster from the Austin Lions Clubs students, and age 4 and under at suek@hsfb.com or (507) 259tive bills have been introduced, City, Iowa. Brandon is employed and Adams, LeRoy, Harmony, free. 6467. House Bill 1774 and Senate Bill at Fareway; William attends Ostrander, Preston, Rochester, And that same day in the eve- Betty Schmidt, Corey Kamp1914, for the construction of Kingsland elementary School and Wykoff. The dinner was ning: Spring Valley Area Com- schroer, Brock Shuttemeir and a Veterans Home in Fillmore and Laura and three-year-old Isa- catered by Ody’s of Spring Val- munity Foundation will host our Vivian Kampschroer went to the County. bel are busy unpacking. ley. Although unable to attend, 5th Annual Banquet at the Four Rochester airport Saturday night Ambulance director Ryan Saturday noon the Roger Esther McCaulley received an Daughters Winery. Tickets are so Vivian could fly to Virigina Throckmorton recommended Mensink Families had their Eas- award. It was an inspiring/inter- available from any board member and visit her mother for one week the purchase of 10 new pag- ter gathering in Phil’s Building. esting meeting. The next meet- or at city hall or Home Federal with spring break. ers for the ambulance service. Saturday morning at 6:10 the ing will be April 12 at 6 p.m. Savings Bank. Approval was given to buy the GMLOK girls softball team left The All-School Reunion com- Our speaker for the evening 10 pages at a total cost of $4,544. for the RCTC dome for scrim- mittee met on March 14 after is U.S District Court Judge Fire Chief Dave Keene requested mages with Southland, Hayfield, burger nite. We have agreed on Donavan Frank, a local Spring the purchase of 25 pagers for the and Fillmore Central, returning the official design for sweatshirts Valley graduate. The event begins Fire Department. The purchase at 11:10 p.m. and t-shirts. Hopefully there will at 6 p.m. with social hour and the was approved at a total cost of Dot Karlsen, who moved to be some available for sale at meal will be served at 7 p.m. In $11,360. Throckmorton noted Wykoff from the East almost the next burger nite on April addition we will have a silent and that the pagers will replace old ten years ago, had her photo of 11. Our meeting will follow. If and/or faulty pagers. a robin after the recent snow interested in helping with the Throckmorton reported that as selscted and was shown on the reunion, please attend the meetof April 1, all EMT members will Saturday night 6 p.m. news on ing or contact Mary Sackett at be required to remain nation- KTTC television. (507) 696-1766 or go to our ally certified. The maintenance Gloria Blakeslee, Judy Sanford, website at www.wykoffareahiscost of the license is $15/bien- and Cheryl Strain were Saturday toricalsociety.org. nium. Reimbursement of the vistors with Marguerite Peterson. Last week Lynn Kidd was able To join the Lanesboro Ambulance Service, contact: national license renewal cost was John Deena and children came to attend the Minnesota boys City of Lanesboro approved. on Friday night for ashort visit. high school basketball tour202 Parkway Avenue South City of Preston housing incen- It was demonstration day on nametns in the cities This is his Lanesboro, MN 55949 tives were approved for 2016, Sunday afternoon for the Chal- annual get-a-way with friends. with minor changes2x2, from 2015. 507-467-3722 lenging 4-Hrun members Our sympathy out tobeginning the 2x4 & 2x8Workers ads to ONE TIME, thegoes week 3/27/2016 There are incentives for new con- on the north side of Wykoff family and friends of Audrey struction within the city limits, Community Hall. Cole, who passed away on March purchasers of existing housing, On Thursday, Ryan Grabau 16 after a battle with cancer. and renovation projects. of Owatanna brought their four Audrey was a 1950 graduate of April 29 is Arbor Day. There children to spend time with their Wykoff High School. She marwill be a tree planting ceremony grandparents. Amy came and ried Orville Cole on April 24, on that day. picked them up on Sunday after- 1954 and traveled with him for Approval was given for Dodge- noon. 20 years of service in the Air Fillmore-Olmsted Victim Servic- In the recent solo & ensem- Force. After Orville retired from es to place teal ribbons on light ble recital, the Kingsland music the service in 1971 ,they moved poles along Fillmore St. in recog- department had 24 entries, to Wykoff and raised two chilnition of April as Sexual Assault with 15 receiving superior rat- dren, Gregory and Patricia. In Awareness Month. “One in six ings and the rest of the entries 2012, they relocated to Rochesmen and one in three women recieved “Exellent” ratings. One ter to be closer to Mayo Clinic will be victims of sexual violence vocal ensemble, O Captain! My and family. Audrey is survived at some point during his or her Captain! consisting of former St. by her husband of 61 years, lifetime.” One in twelve children Johns Lutheran School students Orville; daughter Pat (Dan) are sexually abused. More than Reese Eickoff, Ian Meisner (solo- Larson of Rochester, son Greg Does your business 90% of those who are victims of ist), Daniel Hayes-Hall, and also (Ruth) Cole of St. Charles, three provide products sexual assault/violence are abused Michael Willford, receieved one grandchildren, and three greatand exploited by someone they of two “Best-in-Site” awards. The grandchildren. She is alos surved know. second “Best-inSite” award was by a brother, Lynn (Joan) Kidd or services for and sister-in-law, Pat Kidd. Her funeral was held on Saturday at allow me to the Wykoff United Methodist Church, with Amanda Larsen plan your presiding. next escape!! The Wykoff United MethodSubmit your information to ist Church held their last lenten ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com or Glacier parks and canadian rockies call 507.765.2151 Bible study on Wendesday at the 9 day tour – from $288900 Connie Bicknese home. There hiGhliGhts include – calGary, waterton lakes, Banff and Advertise in the Fillmore County Journal will be a Good Friday service at Jasper national parks, lake louise and much more! 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Get to know your local Conservation District During the months of March and April, there are many celebrations recognizing the importance of our natural resources: International Day of Forests on March 21, Earth Day on April 22, Arbor Day on April 29, and the National Association of Conservation District’s Stewardship Week from April 24 to May 1. Across the United States, nearly 3,000 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs)—
almost one in every county—are helping local people to conserve land, water, forests, wildlife and other natural resources. The Fillmore SWCD is proud to be a part of this locally-led, voluntary movement, serving as a resource for the landowners and farmers in Fillmore County for almost 75 years. Here in our county, the Fillmore SWCD is engaged in a number of local conservation
initiatives. The SWCD sells trees every year for very reasonable prices (available now) and provides assistance and educational materials to local groups celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day. Churches and other organizations can access free materials for National Stewardship Week at the National Association of Conservation Districts’ website: http://www.nacdnet.org/ stewardship-education/steward-
ship/church-materials. The 2016 theme is “We All Need Trees”. Other Fillmore SWCD conservation initiatives include: promoting and implementing soil conservation and soil health practices, evaluating soil conservation and nitrogen fertilizer management practices through targeted implementation, monitoring water quality, providing water testing services for bacteria and nitrate, and developing
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a watershed plan for the Root River. Soil and Water Conservation Districts are local units of government established under state law to carry out natural resource management programs at the local level. SWCDs provide voluntary, incentive driven approaches to landowners for better soil and cleaner water in the State of Minnesota. Private landowners, who receive financial and technical assistance from See CONSERVATION Page 24
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Credibility: Owning a website gives a message that your business is credible and trustworthy. There is an investment involved. Rich Content: You are limited with social media on the information you want to provide users. A website is unlimited on the content you can provide. Control: You can make the website the way you want – Color, layout, features and amount of content you provide. You must work with what you are given with Social Media and are very limited. Center of On Line Presence: A website is where you put all the details and information about your business. It also can be your source for online sales. You cannot buy things from a social media site. A social media site is there to keep your brand out there, but still drive users to your website. Anaylics: Website analytics are rich with information to help with marketing. Using these tools guides in decisions about future marketing and improvements. Social media stats are basics and offers no help in how to make improvements for increased visibility. Communication: With a website, you are unlimited on the information you can collect from your users by simply having an online form. Collect emails, addresses, and more to better communicate with all your customers. Social media is hit and miss. You can post, but if the user isn’t watching, they miss the message entirely.
A loved one passed away, when and where is the will reading? In Minnesota, our probate code has no chapter, no rule about will readings. Sitting family members down to hear final wishes isn’t required or even governed by laws, in the state of Minnesota. So how do you know what’s in a will, or even if there is one? Wills govern what happens and who controls property that doesn’t automatically transfer to other people like life insurance or jointly owned property would. You’ll need a probate process to transfer these “stuck” assets. That’s where a will comes in. The will says where things should go and who manages those assets. In Minnesota, next of kin are required to receive notice of probate proceedings if the probate asset includes real estate or is larger than $50,000.00. The next of kin can then find out if a will exists and what it says. Will readings make for dramatic scenes in movies and TV. But, they’re just not required or even common in the state of Minnesota. If your loved one passed away and you have questions about their estate, our office can assist you.
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Fillmore County Police Reports Chatfield Police Department Kathleen Jean Cowden, 18, Rochester, Minn.; 2/10/2016, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 30 mph – Urban District (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Evan Jacob Hovorka, 38, Plymouth, Minn; 2/7/2016, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 30 mph – Urban District (45/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Fahad Khalifa J.K. Al-Malki, 38, Rochester, Minn; 2/14/2016, Speeding (80/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Jeffry Aaron Boyko, 27, Rochester, Minn; 2/9/2016, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 30 mph – Urban District (45/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Ann Marie Hanner, 44, Lanesboro, Minn; 2/23/2016, Speeding (84/55), Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Ryan Everett Hinze, 36, Spring Valley, Minn; 9/24/2015, Assault - 5th Degree – Fear of Bodily Harm or Death, Fine $300, Total Fees $390. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 87 days for two years). Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (3/8/2016): Follow all State and Federal criminal laws, Contact probation officer as directed, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if have contact with law enforcement, if charged with any new crime, and/or if change address, employment, or telephone number, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Sign releases of information as directed, Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition or explosives, Sign Probation Agreement,
Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Submit to Chemical Testing, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Educational assessment/program, No contact with victim(s), Maintain employment, No assault, Write letter of apology and submit to Court Services, Take medications in the prescribed dosage and frequency. 9/24/2015, Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/ Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 87 days for two years). Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (3/8/2016): Follow all terms and conditions as set forth above (Concurrent/Consecutive). 9/24/2015, Assault - 5th Degree – Fear of Bodily Harm or Death. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 87 days for two years). Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (3/8/2016): Follow all terms and conditions as set forth above (Concurrent/Consecutive). 9/24/2015, Assault - 5th Degree – Fear of Bodily Harm or Death. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 87 days for two years). Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (3/8/2016): Follow all terms and conditions as set forth above (Concurrent/ Consecutive). Yvette Marle Mitchell, 23, Mahtomedi, Minn; 2/4/2016, Driver Approaching Intersection Fails to Yield Right of Way, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Paul Joseph Mullen, 58, Eden Prairie, Minn; 2/21/206, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total
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Fees $150. Dontania Danielle Petrie, 25, Rochester, Minn; 1/10/2016, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Lashauna Lee Porter, 18, Minneapolis, Minn; 2/7/2016, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Walker Shilo Edwards Robeson, 23, Winona, Minn.; 2/20/2016, Speeding (84/55), Fine $100, Total Fees $290. Jody Lee Rosenkranz, 44, Dubuque, Iowa; 2/26/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Carlos Alberto Barros Torres, 21, Cascade, Iowa; 12/27/2015, Driving Without a Valid License or Vehicle Class/Type; Multiple Licenses Prohibited, Fine $100, Total Fees $220. 12/27/2015, Failure to Stop at Stop Signs or Stop Lines, Fine $50. Kristopher Alan Vang, 30, Mabel, Minn; 8/16/2015, DWI - Refuse to Submit to Chemical Test, Fine $900, Total Fees $1,020. Local Confinement – 365 days. Serve as: work release (if eligible). MN Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division Christopher Alvin Betts, 21, Chatfield, Minn; 2/6/2016, Fail to Display Registration Number or Affix Unexpired Decal on Snowmobile, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Wesly James Freiheit, 24, Wykoff, Minn; 2/6/2016, Fail to Display Registration Number or Affix Unexpired Decal on Snowmobile, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Jordan Curtis Magnuson, 19, Canton, Minn; 2/6/2016, Fail to Display Registration Number or Affix Unexpired Decal on Snowmobile, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Luke Harrison Taylor, 27, Blue Earth, Minn; 12/15/2015, Littering, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. MN State Patrol – Rochester Aaron Allen Brand, 35, Rushford, Minn; 1/1/2016, Defrosting Required, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Michael Carl Culleton, 45, Arnold, Mo.; 2/15/2016, Speeding (69/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Taylor Renee Martin, 19, Stewartville, Minn; 12/28/2015, Duty to Drive with Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Preston Police Department Meghan Michelle Drake, 23, Preston, Minn.; 1/12/2016, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Gavin L. Erickson, 30, Oak Grove, Ky.; 2/13/2016, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 30 mph – Urban District (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Autumn Ann Horsman, 26, Chatfield, Minn; 12/27/2015, Stopping/Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $20, Total Fees $32. Darrell Duane Hungerholt, 59, Burnsville, Minn; 2/26/2016, Stopping/Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $20, Total Fees $32.
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local SWCDs, are implementing a wide variety of conservation practices, including installing practices that reduce soil erosion, planting buffers and windbreaks, and implementing nutrient management and soil health practices. Born in the wake of the Dust Bowl, SWCDs have been involved in delivering conservation across America for more than 70 years. Because Minnesota has a wide variety of landscapes and conservation needs, each district operates at the direction of locally elected board supervisors. The Fillmore SWCD Board members are Brian Hazel from Lanesboro (District 1), Tim Gossman from Chatfield (District 2), Leonard Leutink Jr. from Spring Valley (District 3), Pam Mensink from
Ask a Trooper By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: If a person has a medical exception to a specified window tint level (per medical prescription by medial provider), do you have to register that exception/prescription with the state? Or register the car that has the applied tint? Thank you for your help, Dale P. Answer: It is not Troy H. necessary to Christianson notify the Department of Public Safety Driver Vehicle Services (DPS-DVS) in Minnesota. DVS doesn’t place window tint/medical restriction on the driver’s license or on the vehicle’s registration. Drivers will need to have a prescription or proof from their doctor regarding the medical need to have tinted windows below the 50% light transmittance plus or minus 3%. The proper document will need to be in the vehicle to show law enforcement upon request. The document will need to specifically state the minimum percentage that light transmittance may be reduced to satisfy the prescription or medical needs of the patient; and the prescription or statement contains an expiration date, which must be no more than two years after the date the prescription or statement was issued. If the window tint is below the state minimum of 50% light transmittance, that vehicle may be stopped by law enforcement,
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Preston (District 4), and Travis Willford from Harmony (District 5). This local perspective allows SWCDs to specifically manage the resources and serve the needs of the citizens in their district. SWCD staff and supervisors build partnerships with public and private, local, state and federal entities in an effort to develop locally-driven solutions to natural resource concerns and work with landowners every step of the way from planning to implementation. The work of the SWCD results in clean water, healthy wildlife habitat and productive soil. To learn more about what the Fillmore SWCD is doing and how you can partner in these efforts, visit www.fillmoreswcd.org or the SWCD office in the USDA Service Center at 900 Washington St. NW in Preston, (507) 7653878 ext. 3. as the officer will not be aware of the medical exemption. In Minnesota, you can have your windows tinted to a light transmittance of 50%, but not less. Light transmittance is the amount of light that is required to pass through both the window and the tint film. Before any tint material is applied to your windows, a vehicle comes from the factory with tint already inside the glass material. No window comes from the factory at 100% light transmittance. My experience has been that most vehicles are already at 75% before any modifications. • No vehicle can have ANY tint to the front windshield. Passenger cars are limited to 50% on all side and rear windows. • Pickups, vans, and SUVs are limited to 50% on the front side windows. • Pickups, vans, and SUVs are not limited on the rear side and rear windows. (Can be less than 50% behind the front seat). • Squad cars, limousines, and vehicles used to transport human remains by a funeral establishment are not limited on the side and rear windows. Troopers have window tint meters in their patrol cars and will test the windows for the legal percent of light transmittance if they look to be below the statutory limit. If they are found below the legal limit, the driver may be issued a citation. 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, MN 55901-5848. (Or reach him at, Troy.Christianson@state. mn.us) Domestic shorthair Male • Cat • Young
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First fatal motorcycle crash of 2016 kills rider and passenger
Cody Hendrickson Public Safety officials urge motorcyclists to ride safe and smart, motorists to watch for motorcyclists nationally honored as Major of the ST. PAUL — The first fatal some time to brush up on their ers hone their hazard-avoidance cycle and classroom rider trainmotorcycle crash of 2016 hap- skills. Motorists also need to skills, which are crucial to avoid ing courses, develops awareness Year in sport pened March 7 in Fridley, remember to look twice for roadway hazards, other vehicles campaigns and informational management making this the second earli- motorcycles.” materials, and coordinates and deer. est motorcycle fatality ever in Minnesota. The rider and passenger were both killed when the motorcycle went through a red light and hit a minivan, according to the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office. As motorcyclists take advantage of the early spring weather, public safety officials are urging riders to be aware of spring hazards and drivers to safely share the road. Last year, the first motorcycle fatality of the season happened March 15. In 2014, the first rider was killed on Minnesota roads on March 11. The earliest motorcycle death happened Feb. 23, 2002. According to preliminary reports, there were 61 motorcycle fatalities in 2015, up from 44 fatalities in 2014. “It’s the time of year when motorcyclists and motorists need to be extra cautious out on the roads,” said Bill Shaffer of the Department of Public Safety Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center (DPS-MMSC). “Riders haven’t been out on the road for a few months, so it’s a good idea for them to take
As the warm weather continues, DPS-MMSC offers these reminders: • Motorists are advised to watch carefully for motorcycles in traffic and always look twice before turning or changing lanes. • Riders are advised to wear full, brightly-colored protective gear, including a DOTapproved helmet. • Riders should travel at safe speeds, pay attention, maintain a minimum two-second following distance and ride sober. • Riders are encouraged to take a training class, regardless of their experience. Training available for all skill levels DPS-MMSC offers beginning, intermediate, advanced and expert rider training courses at 29 training sites across the state. Training courses start the first weekend in April. Riders can register online at motorcyclesafety.org. All riders, no matter their skill level, are encouraged to take a training course: • Training courses help rid-
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• Training courses make for better riders. Beginning rider courses provide riders with a foundation for a solid riding strategy. The more advanced courses help riders build on the basics by introducing more advanced skills. • Training courses help riders improve their cornering technique, a key skill that makes riding more enjoyable and safer for the rider. About the Minnesota Department of Public Safety The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) comprises 11 divisions where 2,100 employees operate programs in the areas of law enforcement, crime victim assistance, traffic safety, alcohol and gambling, emergency communications, fire safety, pipeline safety, driver licensing, vehicle registration and emergency management. DPS activity is anchored by three core principles: education, enforcement and prevention. About the Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center The Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center (MMSC) provides high-quality rider education, training and licensing to prevent motorcycle crashes and the resulting fatalities and injuries. It was created in the early 1980s to address record high motorcyclist fatalities. The MMSC provides on-
third-party skills testing for motorcycle license endorsement through the Basic Rider Course and evening testing at select DVS Exam Stations. Motorcycle safety is a component of Toward Zero Deaths (TZD), the state’s primary road safety initiative. A primary vision of the TZD program is to create a safe driving culture in Minnesota in which motorists support a goal of zero road fatalities by practicing and promoting safe and smart driving behavior. TZD focuses on the application of four strategic areas to reduce crashes — education, enforcement, engineering and emergency trauma response. Recent MMSC activity and statistics • There are more than 236,000 registered motorcycles and more than 414,000 licensed operators in Minnesota. • During the 2015 training season, MMSC trained nearly 6,000 students statewide. Some MMSC courses have be• en renamed to reflect skill level, including the Intermediate Rider Course, MN Advanced Rider Course and MN Expert Rider Course. A complete list of courses and descriptions is available online at motorcyclesafety.org. Follow MMSC on Twitter @ MnDPS_MCSafety and “like” MMSC on Facebook.
RESTON, VA, April 7, 2016 SHAPE America, Society of Health and Physical Educators, will honor Cody Hendrickson of Bemidji State University as a Major of the Year during the organization’s 131st National Convention & Expo, April 5-9, in Minneapolis, Minn. The award celebrates outstanding undergraduate students in the health, physical education, recreation and dance professions who are nominated by a faculty advisor or professor. Hendrickson will be recognized on Thursday, April 7 during the Major of the Year Awards Ceremony. The event is sponsored by the New York Road Runners Association. “The outstanding achievements of future professionals like Cody is integral to the caliber of the individuals SHAPE America is looking for to teach standards-based health and physical education programs to our nation’s children,” says SHAPE America President Stephen Jefferies of Central Washington University. Hendrickson works for the athletic department on campus with event management and special events. He stays busy working Men’s and Women’s Division I Hockey, and Division II sports including football, basketball, soccer, and baseball. “I’m beyond grateful for the people I work with and the opportunities it has given me. It’s such an honor to work with athletes and staff on a daily basis, to get recognized for it is just a bonus,” stated Hendrickson. In December of 2016, Hendrickson will graduate with a B.A. in Sport Management.
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•AA Closed meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian •Senior Strength Training, 8:30-9:10am, Church, Mill St., Rushford.* Harmony Community Center. Info, call WED., MARCH 30 (507) 272-3731.* •Tai Ji Quan: Moving for a Better •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, Balance for seniors, 11am-12pm, Coffee 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Street Fitness, Lanesboro. Info, call (507) Jessie St., Rushford.* 272-3731.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-6pm, •Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 2-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Senior Strength Training, 10:15-11am, Spring Valley Community Center. Info, THURS., MARCH 31 call (507) -272-3731.* •Senior Strength Training, 8:30-9:10am, •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Harmony Community Center. Info, call (507) 272-3731.* Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, •Free Senior Coffee and Dessert, 9am, Clara House, Harmony.* Spring Valley Public Library.* •Chatfield AA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., 4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E Jessie St., Chatfield.* Rushford.*
•Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Senior Strength Training, 10:15-11am, Spring Valley Community Center. Info, call (507) 272-3731.* •Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info, call (507) 288-6944.* •Story Hour for ages 3-5, 11am, Harmony Public Library. No school, no Story Hour.* •Sunshine Quilt class, 1-4pm or 5:308:30pm, Cheryl’s Fabric Garden, 108 E. Coffee St., Lanesboro. Call (507) 4674466 or email cheryl.lamon@gmail.com to reserve your spot. •Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.*
•Chatfield Brass Band rehearsal, 7pm, Chatfield Elem. Band Room. New members welcome. Info, call (507) 8673315 or bcdnarv@aol.com.*
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Summary of Minutes March 8, 2016 County Board Meeting The Fillmore County Board met in regular session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION 2016-010: Final payment of $29,130.45 to Icon Constructors, LLC for project SAP 23-599-092, Fillmore Township The Board approved the following agenda items: • the agenda. • the following Consent Agenda: 1. March 1, 2016 County Board minutes. 2. Merit increase for Diane Olson, Fiscal Officer. 3. Successful completion of probation for Ashley Rinn, Case Aide 4. Merit increase for Ashley Rinn, Case Aide. • signature on application for Cherry Grove to be put on Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Project Priority List for wastewater funding. • hire of Jessica Erickson, as replacement Director of Nursing. • advertise for replacement 1.0 FTE Registered Nurse / Social Worker. • change status of temporary 0.5 FTE Registered Nurse position to a regular 0.5 FTE Registered Nurse / Social Worker position. • advertise for Account Technician/Case Aide for Community Services: Public Health Division. • purchase MuniBody front unloader box, plow, wing and hydraulics from Universal Truck Equipment. • purchase a 2016 Mack GU713 AF Tandem Truck from Nuss Truck and Equipment. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Suhler, Jr., Atty/Frederick S., services $530.00 Tyler Technologies, Inc., software $6,668.28 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $7,198.28 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (29 bills - not listed) $3,487.93 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $10,686.21 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Eide Bailly, LLP, services $1,500.00 Fillmore County Treasurer-credit card, other travel expense, gas $587.39 Hovey Oil Co., Inc., fuel $1,929.60 Icon Constructors, LLC, services $29,130.45 LaCrosse Truck Center, Inc., parts $552.79 Nuss Truck Group, Inc., supplies $632.42 Pro-Stall Auto Glass, services $634.38 RDO Equipment Co., parts $658.96 Reedsburg Hardware Co., supplies $1,178.00 Ronco Engineering Co., Inc., supplies $759.82 Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc., services $5,763.50 Universal Truck Equipment, Inc., parts $3,614.96 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $46,942.27 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (10 bills - not listed) $1,890.35 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $48,832.62 SANITATION FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (none) $0.00 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (1 bill - not listed) $51.66 TOTAL SANITATION FUND $51.66 GREENLEAFTON SEPTIC PROJECT Vendor Name, Description Amount Gopher Septic Services, Inc., services $8,896.79 TOTAL GREENLEAFTON SEPTIC PROJECT FUND $8,896.79 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Bobbie Vickerman, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 28
CARIMONA TOWNSHIP ROAD 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 4, 2016 at 8:00 pm. The board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. Linda Marzolf, Clerk 19792 County 15, Preston, MN 55965 Publish 21,28
Fillmore township rock quotes Fillmore Township will accept written quotes on a per ton basis for crushed road rock to be delivered and spread. Certificate of insurance must accompany all bids. Quotes must be in the hands of the Clerk of Fillmore Township by Monday, April 11, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., when they will be opened at the township meeting. The board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. Bonnie Heidtke, Clerk 26297 County 7 Fountain, MN 55935 507-459-3443 Publish 28,4
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AMHERST TOWNSHIP ROAD ROCK QUOTES Amherst Township will receive quotes for “Road Rock” w/fines, to be delivered and spread on township roads as needed, also at times loaded into the township truck at the quarry. Quotes should also include “ice rock”. All quotes should be by the ton or by the yard. The rock must meet Minnesota Department of Transportation specifications and scale receipts will be required and must be submitted with billing to receive payment. All “Quotes” and a “Certificate of Insurance” must be received by the clerk at the Town Hall on or before the meeting by 8 p.m., April 11, 2016. Amherst Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all quotes. Quotes may be sent to: Kelly Eide 21508 Firefly Road Lanesboro, MN 55949 Kelly Eide Clerk Publish 28,4
NOTICE TO AGGREGATE PRODUCERS Seasonal Material Bids Fillmore County Highway Department CP 23-16-02 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 11, 2016.
by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six months after the date of sale. 15. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, singlefamily dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on November 26, 2016.
REQUEST FOR QUOTES FOUNTAIN TOWNSHIP The Fountain Township Board of Supervisors 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 Supervisor’s discretion. Blading, trucking, and snow removal on a per hour basis. Quote must be accomplianed by and equipment list. All quotes must be accompanied by a certificate of insurance. All qotes must be delivered in an envelope marked “Quote Enclosed” and be in the hands of the Clerk by 6:00 pm, April 6, 2016. Quotes will be opened at the April 7, 2016 regular meeting at the Fountain Fire Hall beginning at 8:00 pm. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all qutoes. Dan Graskamp Clerk Publish 14,21,28
City of Rushford Village Rock Bids Request The City of Rushford Village will accept bids for up to 3000 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, 2016 and stockpiled for winter use in September or October 2016. 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 19th, 2016. Please label outside of envelope “2016 ROCK BID”. 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. Judy Graham, Acting Clerk & Treasurer City of Rushford Village Publish 21,28
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Aggregate material will conform with the 2005 Edition of Minnesota Department of Transportation “Standard Specification for Highway Construction”, and as amended by the Special Provisions. Quantities are estimated at 34,209.0 tons of class-2 mod aggregate material, plus stockpile quantities. 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 13th day of March, 2016. Ronald Gregg, P.E. Fillmore County Engineer 909 Houston St. NW Preston, MN 55965 Publish 21,28
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF CARIMONA TOWNSHIP The regular monthly board meetings of the Carimona Township Board will be held on the first Monday of each month sat 8:00pm at the Preston Emergency Services Building until further notice. Linda Marzolf, Clerk Publish 21,28
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DATE: March 15, 2016 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: August 29, 2008 2. Mortgagors: Charles Johnson & Lynette Johnson, husband and wife 3. Mortgagees: Marine Credit Union 4. Recording Information: Recorded on September 8, 2008, as Document Number 366821, in the Office of the Fillmore County Recorder, Minnesota. 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: NONE INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 06.0401.000 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Lot 12, Block 6 in Joseph Otis Addition to the City of Rushford, Fillmore County, Minnesota. 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 401 E. Grove Street, Rushford, MN 55971 OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the Mortgage: is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are Marine Credit Union. INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 10. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 11. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $ 16,000.00 12. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $15,678.21. 13. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Fillmore County, Minnesota, at public auction on Thursday, May 26th, 2016, 10:00 a.m., at the main lobby of the Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN 55965. 14. The time allowed by law for redemption
THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Marine Credit Union P.O. Box 309 Onalaska, MN 54650 Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Attorney Daniel E. Dunn Main Street Law Offices, LLC 504 Main Street, Suite 200 P.O. Box 1627 La Crosse, WI 54602-1627 MAIN STREET LAW OFFICES is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. Publish 28,4,11,18,25,2
FORESTVILLE TOWNSHIP BID NOTICE Sealed bids will be received until 7:30pm on April 19, 2016 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 deliver 100 - 1,000 tons per day anywhere in the township at the Board’s request, and delivery prior to May 20, 2016. Quarry site must be specified in the bid. All other road rock including breaker run rock and 2 ½” 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 township roadside mowing/two times per year, bids for roadside brush cutting, subject to specified locations at Supervisors 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 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 19, 2016 at 7:30pm at the Forestville Town Hall. All bidders or representatives are invited to attend the bid opening. Mail to: Connie Morger, Clerk, Forestville Township, 20967–212th Street, Preston, MN 55965 Connie Morger Clerk Publish 28, 4
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 11, 2016 @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 28,4
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State of minnesota county of fillmore DISTRICT COURT third judicial district District court Probate divison Court File No. 23PR15854 Estate of Levi J. Nisley, Decedent Notice AND ORDER OF Hearing on petition FOR PROBATE OF Will AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on April 27, 2016 at 1:15 pm, a hearing will be head in this Court at Preston, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decendent dated, August 31, 2005, (“Will”), and for the appointment as co-Personal Representatives of John Nisley, whose address is 33899 Hilton Road, Edgewood, IA, 52042, Andrew Nisley, whose address is 15600 215th Street Bloomfield, IA 52537, and Raymond Nisley, whose address is 1451 140th Street Fairbank, IA 50629, of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised as at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the co-Personal Representatives will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate.
COUNTY PROJECTS BIDS CLOSE APRIL 25, 2016 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 3:00 p.m. on the 25th day of April, 2016, for the following tied projects: LOST-5P-1: Bituminous Seal Coat, located from the City of Wykoff north to the Junction of CSAH 8, approximately 14,725 feet.
COUNTY PROJECT BIDS CLOSE APRIL 25, 2016 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 25th day of April, 2016, for the following project:
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 14, 2016. The township reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Genette Halverson Township Clerk Publish 28,4
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Plan and proposal price is $25.00 picked up, and $30.00 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 11, 2016 Ronald Gregg, County Engineer Fillmore County, MN Publish 28, 4, 11 Public Notice - City of Peterson The City of Peterson has changed their regular scheduled Council meetings to the Second Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. Megan Boyum, Clerk Publish 21,28
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LOST-25P-1A: Bituminous Seal Coat, located from the Junction of TH 16 south, approximately 5,915 feet.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Fillmore County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fillmore County Courthouse, Commissioners’ Boardroom – Room 601L, 101 Fillmore St. W., Preston, MN, for the purpose of updating the Fillmore County Highway Capital Preservation plan. For additional information, please see Announcements at www.co.fillmore.mn.us. Bobbie Vickerman Fillmore County Coordinator Publish 28, 4
Phone: 507-765-2151 800-599-0481
Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the co-Personal Representatives to the attention of John Nisley at the address stated above or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice of the claims will be barred. Dated: January 27, 2016 \s\ Matthew Opat Judge of District Court Attorney for Petitioner Barton L. Seebach Story, Schoeberl & Seebach, LLP 126 North Elm Street P.O. Box 89 Cresco, IA, 52136 Attorney License No: 0164975 Telephone: (563) 547-3329 FAX: (563) 547-2578 Publish 28, 4
LOST-25P-1: Bituminous Seal Coat, located from the Junction of Deep River Road in Peterson north to TH 30, approximately 20,806 feet.
SAP 023-601-027, 023-601-028, AND 023-601-031. Full reconstruction and two bridge replacements, Located on CSAH 1, beginning 3020 ft North of 256th St. to CSAH 4 (length = 3.4 miles). Major quantities include full depth reclamation, clearing and grubbing, both common and rock excavation, concrete pipe installation, traffic barrier and aggregate surfacing. Bridge No. 23592 construction, MN63 prestressed concrete beam, 136’-6” span, 40’-0” roadway. Bridge No. 23593 construction, MN54 prestressed concrete beam, 113’-6” span, 40’-0” roadway. Plan and proposal price is $80.00 picked up, and $85.00 if sent US mail.
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500 S. BroaDWay Spring Valley $69,900
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715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com 101 cenTennial ST. e. Wykoff $189,900 Absolutely stunning executive home with incredible design. Formal living and dining areas, kitchen w/wrap around center island & breakfast nook overlooking the beautifully landscaped back yard and patio area. Master bedroom w/jetted tub & dressing area with many built in drawers. Lower level family room, separate laundry area, lowest level entertainment room and workshop with workbench. Beautifully landscaped yard, brick accent on house, cement pavers for patio area and cement basketball court. Move-in ready!
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41258 State Hwy 44, MABEL SLICE oF CoUnTry 3 bedroom home with unique floor plan has living space in lower level basement area with walk out to parking and sheds for easy accessibility. Nice updates include: windows, steel roof, furnace. 1.5 Acres. $109,900
1120 Matthew St SW, PRESTON 25988 County 14, PRESTON 3555 Highlandville Rd, DECORAH
530 3rd St SE, HARMONy
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One level living on almost an acre lot! 3 main floor bedrooms & full bath. LL finished with large rec area with pool table & bar. 2 car attached garage. Large lot offers room for gardening, hobbies, and more! $139,900
CommerCial 314 N Ash, MABEL
BUILD yOUR DREAM HOME
Expansive views to your look is over! iNg List enjoy! 4 bedroom, Mint condition w/ quality New 3 bathroom home. updates inside & out. 3 Hardwood floors and bedroom, 2 bath, lg 1 car 18’ vault. LL walk out tuckunder garage. Great basement with family yard w/ patio area. $155,500 room & wine cellar. 1.5 acre lot.
Awesome log home! res Custom built home 5 Ac with hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, 3 bedrooms, wraparound deck & beautifully landscaped yard. On hard surface road w/ blacktop driveway. 6 garage stalls. Love where you live!
BEAUTIFUL SETTING. Enjoy a quiet area just north of Highlandville. 27 acres with 2007 built house, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom. Full walk-out basement. 2 car attached garage.
607 Fillmore Ave S, LANESBORO 509 Parkway Ave S, LANESBORO
400 Whittier St E, LANESBORO
141 3rd Ave SE, SPRING GROVE
51 Main Ave N, HARMONy
NOLAN VALLEy LOTS
Charming & updated! 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Finished basement with 2 bedrooms & hobby area. 3 season porch plus back deck. $119,000
No guesswork! Well established full service restaurant ready for you to walk into! Well maintained & updated.
Move to the country & build! Zoned rural residential ag-bring your animals! Up to 13 Acres w/ creek. Build a cabin or your dream home.
112 S Hudson Ave, SPRING VALLEy 312 Saint Paul St NW, PRESTON 332 Minnesota Ave W, MABEL
22 Main Ave N, HARMONy
XXXXX Faith Trail LANESBORO
Quiet Location Large 3 bedroom, 4 bath home w/ quality finishes. Private back yard with great landscaping. Large attached garage plus detached garage. $168,000
Located in the heart of Harmony Commercial space with 2 units, 1 unit currently rented. 2 off street parking spots.
Original Charm Well maintained 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom with updated mechanicals. 2 guest cabins for additional income or studio space. $182,000
210 Main Ave S, HARMONy
Great Bluff View! Picturesque setting! Ng isti Looking for a place to stay or ew L 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom get-away? This 2 bedroom N home. Lots of space home. Nicely laid out and with main floor living roomy. Basement is half finished with family rec area and bathroom. plus basement rental with separate entrance. Insulated 2 car attached garage with access to 1 car tuckunder garage. $155,000 backyard! $114,900
Redone inside & out!
Quality built 3 bedroom, 2 Main floor bedroom, bathroom home. Great bath & laundry. 3 floor plan and generous bedrooms & den on storage. Paneled doors one level. Updated and custom trim. Great shingles, siding & location! $142,500 windows. 2 car att garage. $100,000
pending 517 Pleasant St NW, PRESTON 304 Fillmore St W, PRESTON
102 Lyndale St S, MABEL
SOLD
Move-in ready, completely updated in 2014! 3 bed, 2 bath home. Basement offers extra space for rec room. Great corner location. $98,500
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Residential or Commercial! Excellent condition. Highway exposure & yard space. Handicap accessible. Currently a salon, easily adaptable to fit your dream. $47,500
Subdivision with country views and city utilities at an affordable price. No building permit fees or connection fees in 2016! Harmony is a super place to live offering the quality lifestyle of a small town with a thriving business district, clinic and healthcare facilities. Get $5,000+ cash back/EDA incentive.
Buildable 2.83 Acre Lot
River & bluff view! Septic, electric, and water ready for your dream Renovated Commercial building. Beautifully home!
25 Center St E, HARMONy
designed interior space. Backyard space & attract street front. Call today!
100 Elmwood St E, LANESBORO Near downtown! Unique opportunity to own an inn. Rent single rooms or suites to accommodate large groups. Separate owners living area on main floor. Call today!
LAND FOR SALE! Xxxxx County 16 Harmony
An Ideal mixture of crop & woods, this property offers rec land along with income. 40 Acres crop land, approx. 10 acres CRP, 40 acres woods, balance pasture.
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GARAGE SALES
507.886.7469 (SHOW)
Indoor Rummage Sale, March 25, 5-8 March 26, 8-12. Funk’s shed: 14818 Hwy 30 SE, Chatfield, MN go East on 74/3C 1/2 mile from stoplights on the right. Lots of baby girl clothing - N.B. to 12 months. Baby equipment, Little Tikes outdoor play equipment, couch, La-ZBoys, tables, entertainment center, chest freezer, Longaberger Christmas baskets, Boyds bears, womens clothing, mens clothing. Some craft making items, some antiques. Baked goods for your Easter selling by Chatty Walkers Relay for life. No early sales. g21,28-o
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Friday, Saturday, & Sunday april 1St, 2nd, 3rd.….......7:30pm Rated PG • Run Time: 1 hour 48 minutes Bring your own Bucket for popcorn every day & save! www.jemmovies.com • 507-886-7469
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Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available immediately. 765-2131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfno Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x
Friday, april 1, 2016 From 7:00 am - 10:00 pm 500 preston st. nW, preston, mn
Household items: 2 queen size beds with dressers, kitchen table and cabinets, laZ-Boy and table, 2 desks and chairs, musical keyboard, coffee tables and chairs, complete set of dinnerware for 12, two sets of silverware, numerous cooking utensils, coffee maker, blender, electric roaster, microwave oven, deck table and chairs, lawn mower, snow blower, indoor/ outdoor scooter, rakes and shovels, tent, wheelbarrow, grillw/gas tank, hammock, and much more.
OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn- x For Rent: Spacious 1 bdrm apartment in downtown Preston. $325/month. Available April 1st. 507765-4521 or 507 272-9889. r28,4-o
FOR RENT Scenic View TownhomeS • Spacious 2 & 3 bedrooms • Attached garages included • Beautiful area • Starting at $505 Income restrictions apply. 507-864-7880 • Rushford, MN www.paramark.us
Spring iS here! Time to get your MOVe on! no Waiting List!
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services REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements. Same day service. Used cars for sale. Specializing in Toyota Prius sales and services. Hi-Tech Rebuilders, Rushford. 507-864-7440 or 507-459-1504. v11tfno Lawn mowing available, serving all of Fillmore County. Call for bids. Insured. Pete Moger 507-765-3891. s7,14,21,28-x Besse Auto Detailing. Make your car look new. Pick up and delivery available. (507) 765-2471. s7,14,21,28-x Celebrating 20 years in the ICF Industry Complete sales and education available of 42518 State Hwy 44 • Mabel, MN 55954 multiple ICF Forms and Phone (507) 493-5888 • Fax (507) 493-3888 all related accessories Email tristateicf@gmail.com including ICF Bracing Website www.tristateicf.com sales and rental. BEst PriCEs, Build different, Build Better, BEst suPPort, WE knoW iCF's.
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Lakewood Apartments located in beautiful downtown Chatfield, Mn
Wanted: Cars, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfno Wanted warm morning natural gas space heater. Other brands will do, but must work good. 507-7438443 Canton, MN w21,28-o
• Rent based on income (30%) • Clean, safe, quiet and friendly environment • Off-street Parking and on-site laundry • Heat paid • Pets welcome
• Community Room with Big Screen TV and Kitchen • Elevator • Spacious 1 Bedroom Apartments with appliances • Close to City Library, Churches, Downtown and Medical Center
If thIs Is what you’re lookIng for, look no further. 507-867-4791 or just come and visit us at Lakewood Apartments, 420 Bench Street, Chatfield, MN 55923
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schroeder drywall ReSidential - CommeRCial
Drywall Hanging • taping • texturing Rusty Schroeder “Free estimates” 507-765-3648
REAL ESTATE Randy Haakenson • Commercial • Residential • Agricultural 326 Parkside Dr. SE Res 507-765-2297 Preston, MN 55965 Cell 507-251-5535
Buying oR selling Let us do the work for you!
Jeff Darr Cell 715-495-6948 jeff@darrauctions.com
800-852-0010 • www.darrrealty.com • Rushford, MN
Rod Darr Cell 507-951-3843 rod@darrauctions.com
RushfoRd 768 horseshoe dr $320,000
PeTeRson 94 River street $99,900
RushfoRd 412 W Center street $69,900
PeTeRson 127 Mill st $110,900
RushfoRd 264 W Park st $305,900
PeTeRson - CoMMeRCiAl 411 Mill st $55,000
2 BR, 2 BA Nicely Decorated Large Heated Garage
5 BR, 5 BA Open Floor Plan New Appliances
3 BR, 1 BA Quiet Neighborhood
3 BR, 2 BA Large Attached Garage Many Updates
“Historic Carriage House Apartments” - 9 Units Close to Downtown
RushfoRd - CoMMeRCiAl 209 state Road 16 $220,000 Many Business Options Excellent Location
1 BR, 1 BA Renovated Home Newer Furnace Updated Electrical
NEW LISTING
RushfoRd - CoMMeRCiAl 122 W Jessie street $499,000 Stumpy’s Restaurant & Bar Well Established Business
AUCTION CALENDAR Sat. March 26 at 9:30am - Farm Machinery & Misc. Equipment Auction. Auction held at 11511 State Hwy 44, Caledonia, MN. For more information contact Zenke Auction at www.zenkeonline.com or www.zenkeauctionrealty.com. Listing in the Journal. Sat. April 2 at 9am - Antique, Collectible, Tool, Household Auction. Sale held at Spring Valley Sales Auction Bldg, 412 East Park St., Spring Valley, MN. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183. Notice in the Journal.
Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming, and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o
Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o
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• Mowing • power BrooMing • StuMp grinding • inSured • Fall Clean-up • light BaCkhoe work • Snow plowing Call: • iCe ManageMent 507-268-4977 • aerating or Cellphone: 507-429-6755
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Sat., March 19 through Tues. March. 29 at Tony Montgomery Realty and Auction Co. For more info go to www.tmracompany.com or call Tony: 507-259-7502 or Brad: 507-421-0232. Complete Listing in the Journal. Through Sun., April 3 at 5:30pm - DARR online auction. For more info and complete listing, DARR Auctions & Realty 800-852-0010 or www. darrauctions.com. Listing in Journal. To list your Auction 507-765-2151
THANK YOU ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you. I would like to thank everyone for coming to my 90th birthday party, for the cards and gifts, and especially for all the kind Happy Birthday wishes. It was a day I will always remember. I’m so blessed to have a wonderful family and so many loyal friends. God Bless You All. Gerald Flaby t28-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you to my family & friends for remembering & supporting me with prayers, visits, cards, & gifts since my recent fall & my return home. I have really appreciated each one of you. Marilyn Tammel t28-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The family of Gaylen Richardson would like to thank everyone for the cards, memorials, food, flowers, and expression of kindness and support you gave us following our father’s death. A special thank you to the Gundersen Harmony Care Center for the wonderful care you proveded for our father, Heartland Hospice Care team, Mengis Funeral Home, Preston Floral Treasures and More, Canton-Scotlland Presbyterian Ladies Aide, Julie Lange & Jane Kingsley for sharing their beautiful voices with us, the Canton American Legion Post 400, and Rev. Margaret B. Jumonville. May God Bless You All. Kim & Dave Wangen & family Stacey Richardson & family Scott Richardson & family Tami & Doug Marin & family t28-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Make the most of each and every day - that’s what Mom would always say. We would like to thank everyone at the Chosen Valley Care Center to let our Mom do just that . . . even if it was in the middle of the night. You all made our Mom feel at home, special, spoiled, pampered, important, part of the “nursing staff” and loved. We enjoyed it when you shared the special moments that we missed (tattled on her), helped us understand Alzheimer’s (calmed our fears), and for helping us through her journey to heaven. We cannot say thank you enough to all those that cared for our Mom and how incredibly special you are. Your kind words, stories, hugs, tears, laughter and smiles, you were our Mom’s extended family and new friends and you will be remembered and cherished by all of us. We are so thankful for all that you did for her - you are truly special! With grateful hearts, Norma Gerth’s children and grandchildren. t21,28-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Monday, March 28, 2016
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
Crop produCtion ServiCeS
Looking for fuLL-Time HeLp
is looking for a part-time
SeaSonal Truck Driver (507) 886-4222 • Harmony, mn RN Wanted Part-Time
• Computer Savvy • Good CuStomer ServiCe SkillS • CleaninG involved • outSide Help • runninG river traffiC SeaSonal poSition runS from June1 to end of auGuSt. pleaSe Send reSume to eaGleCliffCampGround@ Gmail.Com or Call 507-467-2598
Flexible
hours, Good pay, Some benefits
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EMPLOYMENT CITY CLERK/TREASURER needed for the City of Peterson. Immediate opening! 16-20 hours/week. Application and job description available at www. petersonmn.org or by calling City Hall at 507-875-2222. Position Open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. h21,28-o
TRAILER SALES & SERVICE, inc. Now HiriNg
Come be a member of our TEAM! Looking to hire full-time, versatile employee. Apply at Solberg welding or ironside Trailer Sales and Service.
Park Lane Estates Assisted Living
507-886-4600 • HARMONY, MN
Dennis Solberg, Owner
Stop In To Fill Out An Application! OR CONTACT: Cathy Nation Park Lane Estates, Preston MN 507.765.9986 or 507.259.3291
111 Fillmore Place SE, Preston, MN Equal Opportunity Employer
School bus drivers needed in the Harmony & Preston area for routes and extra trips. Excellent part-time jobs. Will train.
Call Harmony TransiT Phone - 507-886-2020
Crop produCtion ServiCeS is looking for a full-time
AppliCAtor
with the ability to run both Liquid and dry appLicators. Full Benefits. Please stop in or call for full job description and requirements.
(507) 886-4222 • Harmony, mn
is looking for an
AdministrAtive CoordinAtor Job description: Process Product Requests, Receivers, and Orders, Process A/P and A/R, Answer phone calls and General Office Duties Required Skills/Experience: Computer skills, Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, Communication, Detail Oriented, Must be able to Multi-Task and work independently and within a team professionally. Ability to work overtime when required is Very Important.
How to aPPly: Please pick up an application at our office
CPS 13723 Hwy 52 SoutH • Po Box 299 Harmony, mn 55939 • (507) 886-4222
or mail your resume to:
Positions AvAilAble
lPn Position and Residential support staff: Full-time/Part-time Positions Preston, Harmony, & Spring Valley Apply online at www.mapleleafservices.org or call Cherie at 507-765-2107 Providing services for people with developmental disabilities for 30+ years! Green Lea Senior LivinG in MabeL iS LookinG for SpeciaL peopLe who want to Make a difference.
part-time cook position Responsible for preparing attractive and nutritious meals. Must be customer service focused person who is willing and eager to learn to cook from scratch. Cooking experience in health care or senior setting beneficial but will train. "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 Samantha Neuzil CDM
Green Lea Manor nursing home
115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 • EOE (507) 493-5436 …because the journey matters
Mabel Green lea senior living is looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference
Part-time
CNa
"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."
Green lea Manor Nursing Home
115 N. Lyndale Ave. Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 • EOE
…because the journey matters
401K and benefits. Experience a plus. On the job training. Stop in at Brown Tire, Battery & Transmission, 45024 State Hwy. 43 S., Rushford, MN. 507.864.2969
Positions AvAilAble!
EOE
Bonus-Pay on Weekends and shift differential.
The Fillmore County Journal is seeking a freelance reporter to write stories about Houston, MN. We distribute over 1,400 newspapers to every household and business in the Houston Zip Code 55943, and we need a good writer to cover city council, school board, and Houston County government meetings. Feature writing opportunities would be welcome, as well. Freelance reporters will start out at $60 per article, with payper-story increasing after proven success. If you know of a good candidate for this opportunity, please have them contact Jason Sethre at 507-765-2151 or jason@ fillmorecountyjournal.com. Thanks!
FILLMORE COUNTY Community Services, Public Health Division is now accepting applications for a .5 FTE Registered Nurse. This is a regular, nonexempt position with a flexible schedule and a variety of responsibilities. Qualifications: Requires minimum of an associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a valid driver’s license. Starting pay is $21.8524/ hour. Job description and application may be obtained from: www.co.fillmore.mn.us; or Fillmore County Coordinator, 101 Fillmore Street, P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; or by phone at (507) 765-4566. County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. Resumes may be included, but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed County application. Applications accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2016. EOE h14,21,28-o
Immediate full-time Auto Mechanic position available.
shifts available
Freelance Writer
EMPLOYMENT
HELP WANTED
Preston, MN
Wanted: a FeW Good PeoPle
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Full-time Campus Maintenance position. This position is responsible for all buildings and grounds maintenance at Eagle Bluff, including: damage repairs, heating and ventilation, new project construction, snow removal, mowing, trail work and light cleaning. Candidates should have a good variety of maintenance skills, working with wood, electrical, HVAC, as well as experience using and maintaining multiple types of vehicles, tractors and mowing equipment. Full-time Campus Housekeeping position. This position is responsible for cleaning and light maintenance of our dormitory and classroom buildings. Candidates should be capable of physical jobs like vacuuming, cleaning windows, bunk beds, and bathroom facilities. Other duties include mowing, snow removal, painting, and basic computer operation. Mail, fax, or e-mail resume to Eagle Bluff, Attn: Don Schoepski, 28097 Goodview Dr., Lanesboro, MN 55949. Phone: (507) 467-2437. Fax: 467-3583. E-mail: operations@ eagle-bluff.org For more information about Eagle Bluff, visit our website at www.eagle-bluff.org. Application deadline: Wednesday, April 6, 2016.
NEW STARTING WAGE SCALE
Full-Time & ParT-Time
• Nursing Assistants (Full-Time & Part-Time $1750 Sign-On Bonus) • RN’s & LPN’s (Full-Time & Part-Time $3500 Sign-On Bonus) • Home Health Aides (Part-Time) Chosen Valley Care Center is looking for individuals who are compassionate, energetic, hardworking, and reliable to join our health care team. We currently have full-time and parttime positions available. We are willing to train the right applicant. We offer excellent benefits to employees working full-time. • Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage on Preventative Care. • Health Partners Dental Plan • Matching Funds for 401(k) Plan • Life & Accidental Death & Disability • Generous, Flexible PTO • Tuition Reimbursement • Supplemental Insurance Benefits through AFLAC Applications should be forwarded to: Chosen Valley Care Center Attn: Director of Clinical & Resident Services, 1102 Liberty Street SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or applications may be downloaded at www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com, (EOE/AA)
Chosen Valley Care Center, InC. A Senior Living Community
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The Fillmore County Journal is seeking a creative and talented
grAPhiC deSigNer versed in Adobe Creative Suite programs. This part-time position will be the right fit for someone with great attention to detail, positive customer relations skills and a flair for design. An outstanding candidate will have opportunities for growth to a full-time position. Please send a letter of interest and design samples to Publisher, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN, 55965 or email to jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com. www.fillmorecountyjournal.com
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EMPLOYMENT Fillmore County is seeking applications for a full-time Registered Nurse/ Social Worker in the Community Services Department, Public Health Division. This is a regular, exempt position, eligible for benefits. Qualifications: If applying as an RN: Degree from an accredited RN program, licensed for MN. If applying as a Social Worker: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology or closely related field, or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in any field and one year of experience as a social worker. Starting salary is $21.8524. Job description and application materials may be obtained from: www.co.fillmore.mn.us; Fillmore County Coordinator’s Office, 101 Fillmore Street, P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; or by phone at (507) 765-4566. Current County application form REQUIRED. Resumes accepted but not in lieu of a completed application. County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. Applications will be accepted until April 1, 2016. EOE h14,21,28-o APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Accounting Technician in the Community Services Department, Public Health Division. This is a regular, non-exempt position, eligible for benefits. Minimum Qualifications: Requires minimum of associate’s degree (A.A.) in accounting or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or equivalent combination education and experience. Strong attention to detail is required to be successful in this postion. Desirable qualifications include: knowledge of medical terminology, processing of documents to insurance, and submitting of documents to grants and other agencies for reimbursement. Applicants with knowledge and/or experience with software pertaining to a Public Health unit are encouraged to apply. Rate of Pay: $16.9540/hour according to the 2016 non-union pay scale (Grade 5/ Step 1) with final salary dependent on qualifications. Job description and application materials may be obtained from: www.co.fillmore.mn.us; Fillmore County Coordinator’s Office, 101 Fillmore Street, P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; or by phone at (507) 765-4566. Current County application form REQUIRED. Resumes accepted but not in lieu of a completed application. Application Deadline: Friday, April 1, 2016. EOE h14,21,28-o Looking for a carpenter to work around Spring Valley area, prefer to live close. Must be able to work residential and agricultural. Mechanical or equipment operation a plus. Would consider an apprentice also to train. Competitive pay based on experience. Call 507-951-2020 or 507-6577680. h14,21,28-x On The Crunchy Side - in Harmony, is hiring Servers/Bartenders, flexible hours, will train. Apply within ask for Lisa.h21,28,4,11-o On The Crunchy Side - in Harmony, is hiring Kitchen Staff, flexible hours, will train, & wage based on experience. Apply within, ask for Lisa.h21,28,4,11-o Looking to hire motivated individuals to help build wood framed buildings in the Rochester area. Contact 507-429-3713. h21,28,4,11-o MABEL GrEEn LEA sEnior LivinG is LookinG for spEciAL pEopLE who wAnt to MAkE A diffErEncE.
part-time Activity Assistant Green Lea Senior Living is seeking a part-time Activity Assistant. Apply in person at Green Lea Senior Living. Contact Julie or Kathryn with questions. "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."
Green Lea senior Living 115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 • EOE (507) 493-5436 …because the journey matters
EMPLOYMENT Drivers: cdl-a wanted. Guaranteed pay Plus mileage .50/ Mile. $2500 Sign on bonus. Quarterly incentives plus $1500 annual incentive. Attractive and affordable benefits package. 855-902-7681 h21,28-x Historic Scanlon House Bed & Breakfast Inn is seeking parttime housekeepers, starting immediately. Experience preferred, but not necessary. Includes weekends. Wage based on experience. Call 507-467-2158 or 507-2731003. h21tfn-o Spring Valley Senior Living is currently seeking a fulltime RN Nurse Manager and Assistant Director of Nursing to help assist in the overall direction of our Nursing department. Benefit eligible after 60 days of employment! Current and active nursing license a must, experience not required. Apply today! Send your resume to hr@seniorliving.com or apply on our website at www.svseniorliving.com. EOE h28,4-o Spring Valley Senior Living is currently seeking Universal Workers to help with daily activities in our Senior Apartments. Duties include housekeeping, meal service, activities and some personal cares. Part-time positions available on Day, Evening and Overnight shifts. Apply online at www. svseniorliving.com. EOE h28,4-o Kingsland Public Schools in Spring Valley is currently hiring multiple football coaching positions, including Head, Assistant, B-squad and Junior High. For more information or to apply by April 5th, please visit http:// kingsland.k12.mn.us. EOE h28,4-o EVENING COOK/LINE SUPERVISOR Candidates must have 2 years of experience in cooking, organizing, cleaning, time management, menu planning and possess strong supervisory skills. Applicants must be willing/able to relocate to Baudette, MN and have or obtain a Minnesota Food Managers Certificate, 40 hours per week with seasonal schedule adjustments. Benefits include Simple IRA and paid vacation. Send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to info@borderviewlodge.com MCAN NOW HIRING Company OTR drivers. $2,000 sign on bonus, flexible home time, extensive benefits. Call now! Hibb’s & Co. 763/389-0610 MCAN CDL A DRIVERS $7,500 sign-on-bonus. Medical benefits on day 1 & earn $65k+ in your first year!!! Guaranteed pay, profit sharing, 401k with company match & more! Email resume: mnhr@mclaneco. com or call Hollie now! 507/664-3038 MCAN EXPERIENCED CDL-A TRUCK DRIVERS for the Midwest Region. Driver friendly company with good pay and benefits. Tax-free money and bonuses available. Call 507/437-9905 www. mcfgtl.com MCAN DRIVERS WANTED Scheduled home time, steady miles. Newer equipment. No East Coast. Call 800/645-3748 or apply online at www.gfltruck.com MCAN TEAM DRIVER WANTED: Dedicated run from St. Paul, Minnesota to Oakwood, Illinois. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Competitive Wage. CDL required. Call 563-580-6648 (MCN)
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Rushford - Peterson Schools “Always Our Best”
Trojan News
March 2016
For more information on upcoming school events please go to www.r-pschools.com
Dorian Festival & orchestra hall
Girls Basketball
Great job R-P Girls Basketball Team for being the Section 1A Second Place!
Together We Change The World Troops Activity • April 15, 2016 The Rushford-Peterson WE group is collecting items for “Support the Troops Day” on April 15th. On our website is a list of items that can be donated to be sent to the troops. If you would like to donate, please bring items to the high school, elementary, or middle school office by April 15th. Thank you for considering sending items to the troops! WE.org empowers people to change the world. WE make this change through our work at home, abroad and through our social enterprise. For more information, go to www.r-pschools.com.
Dorian Festival: Nell Himlie, Andrea Larson , and Kate Klungtvedt all participated in the 67th Annual Dorian Festival. All State Band: Kate Klungtvedt participated in the All State Band held in Minneapolis at the Orchestra Hall.
R-P Music Programs
Preschool - St. Patricks Day
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Lille By Preschool!
Congratulations to R-P Music Programs! Both the High School Choir and High School Band received Superior ratings at the Large Group Contest held on March 15.
Check out R-P Community Ed! R-P Community Ed April Events:
· Cookies & Canvas: Friday, April 1st for people of all ages! · 55+ Driving 4 hour Refresher Class: Tuesday, April 5th · Spring Floral Class: Fairy Tea Cup Garden Class: Wednesday, April 20th! · Ongoing exercise classes! · Permit to Carry classes ·Watch for our Spring-Summer Newsletter coming out in April! For more info: call Community Ed at 507-864-7065
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