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Who will you nominate as the Teacher of the Year for 2017? By Jason Sethre jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com
“Teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions,” someone once said. That’s profound, if you stop and think about it. Who was your favorite teacher and why? Even as an adult, nearly everyone can name off the list of teachers they had for each grade. Undoubtedly, today’s children are our future leaders. Teachers play an important role in the development of
our children, and that’s why the Fillmore County Journal has partnered with area businesses such as Drury’s Furniture, Harmony Foods, Preston Foods, Rushford Foods, and Ody’s Country Meats & Catering to present an opportunity to recognize the best of the best in our local education systems. Collectively, these local businesses have put together something pretty special for one very deserving teacher. See TOP TEACHER Page 19
Local liquor retailers reluctantly accept move toward Sunday sales By Tim Little tim@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Chatfield native Chad Curry is quickly making his way up the ranks of Mixed Marital Arts fighters. Photos by Jesse Kelley and RFA By K irsten Zoellner kirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Chatfield native Chad Curry spent his high school wrestling career earning win after win, ending his career with a second place finish in the Minnesota State High School wrestling tournament in 2008. But, finding athletic success in a professional arena is hardly the usual outcome, despite being the dreams of many. Curry has found a way to not only do it, but with impressive resolve as a professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter. Mixed Martial Arts is a fastgrowing, full-contact sport evolving from various disciplines including wrestling, boxing, kick-boxing, Jiu-Jitsu, and
several other forms of martial arts. Fighters use a variety of strategies through striking or grappling techniques to overpower their opponents or earn a win through point decision. The cage arena is carefully regulated, but fighters must have quick reflexes, effective control, and the fortitude to take the hits and keep on going. “My father-in-law, Troy Swancutt, introduced me to the sport,” says Curry. “He was a big fan of it before I even knew what it was.” Curry was instantly intrigued by the sport. “I kept saying how that I thought I could do it, when watching on television, but I was too scared to pull the trigger. I worried it would interfere with family life.” His
biggest supporter though, his wife, Amanda, was the catalyst that started his surprise career. “One day when I came home, she said, ‘Get a gym bag ready and grab a buddy. I signed you up for one of the best gyms in the state.’” Curry began training in December 2010. He trains with Mario Roberto Jui-Jitsu Academy in Rochester. For Curry, it’s typically daily discipline in Jui-Jitsu, Thai boxing, wrestling, weight training, and conditioning. Finding time to train, alongside the rigors of full-time work and family life, is difficult. “Typically two workouts a day, one before going to work from 4:30 a.m. until 6:30 a.m., then work all See CURRY Page 2
The state Senate voted last Monday (February 27) to repeal the ban on off-sale Sunday liquor sales and allow Minnesota liquor stores to open on Sundays. Since the House has already passed a companion bill, passage of a final bill to end the 159-year-old ban on Sunday sales in Minnesota is a virtual certainty. According to an article in the Pioneer Press, State Sen. Jeremy Miller, R-Winona, chief sponsor of the Senate bill, said it will be hard to stop the momentum of repealing the Sunday sales ban, which he said consumers want. “During my time in the Senate, I have not seen a stronger grass-roots effort by the people to get something done,” Miller said. “The people have spoken loud and clear on this issue.” The Senate version of the bill differs from the House bill in that the Senate bill opens Sunday sales from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
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while the House version sets a 10 a.m. start time. The bill will now go to a conference committee and then back to both chambers for a re-vote before reaching the governor’s desk. Governor Mark Dayton has promised to sign the law if the bill comes to his desk. Minnesota is one of just 12 states that still ban Sunday liquor sales. Surrounded by states that open their liquor stores seven days a week, proponents of removing the ban say cross-border beer runs into Wisconsin, North and South Dakota and Iowa on Sundays cost the state precious tax collections. Opponents from liquor industry organizations like the Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association argue that allowing Sunday sales wouldn’t net stores more profit, but would increase costs, hurting small-town liquor stores the most. Tim Lanning, owner of TJ’s Liquor in Spring Valley, expressed mixed feelings about repeal of the See LIQUOR Page 20
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day and another work out from 5-9 p.m. that evening at Mario Roberto’s,� says Curry. “When I am in a training camp, getting ready for a fight, the intensity and longevity of the workouts increase, with a heavier focus on conditioning and technique. There’s no particular season so I have to be fight ready all year long in case a big opportunity comes up,� he adds. Curry fights under the Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA), based out of Kearney, Nebraska, and boasts an impressive record. As an amateur fighter, he saw three wins between June 2011 and February 2012. All were wins by submission. Non-title fights last three rounds of five minutes each and in each of these first wins, Curry saw his opponent yield in no more than two rounds. Making his professional debut September 29, 2012, the fight ended with opponent Reilly Griffin yielding in the first round. Curry’s next four fights also ended within the first round; the March 30, 2013 fight to Jay Ellis resulting in his first knockout and the following two in technical knockout (TKO), where the referee determined his opponents could not continue. He earned two additional TKO in December 2014 and February 2015. With each fight, Curry further propelled his name and talents into the limelight. Curry had his first and only defeat, by knockout, November 6, 2015 against Landon Vannata, but came back with a vengeance for his October 2016 fight against Frank Schuman.
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Held in Prior Lake, the fight was the first nationally televised win for Curry. The 5’10�, 190 lb. fighter is ranked 8 of 44 of professional welterweight class within Minnesota and 38 of 413 in the Midwest with an 8-1-0 record. He’s a big ticket seller locally and opponents have been brought in from all over, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Missouri, and New Jersey. To date, he’s received awards including Fighter of the Night, Knock Out of the Night, and Round of the Year in Austin against opponent Hugh Pulley. With anything
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literally, in his corner. “My head coach Mario Roberto; all the time he has dedicated to helping me grow as a fighter and for believing in me. My strength and conditioning coach, Zach Curry, helping me push the limits of my body to help me become faster stronger and more conditioned to compete at the professional level.� Fighting for Team Mario Roberto, he is sponsored by Curry’s Custom Cut Gutter, Evolv Health, Toppers Pizza, Bad Boy, Prairie Walls Climbing, and Steve’s Auto. “The community of Chatfield has been extremely supportive with different businesses sponsoring for a few fights,� he adds. “First and foremost, I’d like to thank my wife for all the love and support that she gives me and my kids for being so patient and understanding when dad has to be gone a s
though, there are hurdles. “The sport is very taxing on the body and I’ve dealt with various injuries during training from time to time,� says Curry, who has aspirations to be a world champion. “The most challenging part of the sport is the time away from my family; my wife, Amanda, and my two beautiful boys, Shane and Killian. We have another on the way, due in June.� Curry credits his quick rise to the top to those who are quite
much as I do for training,� says Curry. “My family; most haven’t missed a single fight. I am very grateful for their support.� Curry’s next fight for Legacy
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who will be recogNized as The 2017 Teacher of The Year? Teachers have a very challenging and important job, shaping the minds of our future generations. Teacher Appreciation Day is May 9, 2017, and our team at the Fillmore County Journal will be working with all of the school districts in Fillmore County to recognize all teachers for their service. The Fillmore County Journal will be recognizing one special educator in Fillmore County who has gone above and beyond the call of duty, engaged students with innovative teaching methods, and helped students achieve a high level of academic success. To nominate a teacher, please fill out the for m below. All nominations are due at the Fillmore County Jour nal office, 136 St. Anthony Street S, P.O. Box 496, Preston, Minn. 55965 by noon on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Please be sure to include as many details as possible with your nomination, and feel free to include additional documents if you need more space to express support for your nominee. Call 507-765-2151 with questions regarding nominations. The Teacher of the Year will be recognized on the front page of the May 8, 2017 issue of the Fillmore County Journal, following an award presentation sponsored by Drury's Furniture Store, Har mony Foods, Preston Foods, Rushford Foods, and Ody’s Country Meats & Catering.
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C ommentary Minnesota’s anti-protest bill By David Webb Lanesboro, MN To several of us constituents who have written to him urging he reject HF 322, Minnesota’s antiprotest bill, Representative Davids has only proferred excuses as to why he chooses David Webb instead to toe the party line. They deserve public rebuttal. 1. While acknowledging the first amendment of the Bill of Rights - “The people shall not be deprived or abridged of their right to speak ...” and “The people shall not be restrained from peaceably assembling and consulting for their common good; nor from applying to the Legislature ... for redress of their grievances.” - he suggests that the key word is “peaceably.” I could not agree more. However, he goes on to contend that blocking an interstate highway is not peaceable. Granted, the founding fathers did not specifically address interstates, and the issue is arguably open to interpretation. A reasonable person would perceive that throwing Molotovs at vehicles on a highway would be both unlawful and unpeaceable. A reasonable person should also recognize that merely marching down a thoroughfare or sitting down in a roadway or on a sidewalk to pray, while it might be unlawful, is eminently peaceable. Conversely, a militarized police force in full riot gear, attacking nonviolent protestors with billy clubs, shooting them Editorial Cartoon
with rubber bullets and tear gas canisters, blasting them with water cannons in freezing weather, while possibly lawful, is clearly not peaceable. So, no, Mr. Davids, you cannot conflate “lawful” and “peaceful”, or would you have us believe that such notorious lawbreakers as Mohandas Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. were unpeaceable? 2. “Law enforcement needs this additional legislation.” Wrong. Minnesota Statute 169.305 CONTROLLEDACCESS RULES AND PENALTIES already provides “(c) The commissioner of transportation may by order, and any public authority may by ordinance, with respect to any controlled-access highway under their jurisdictions prohibit or regulate the use of any such highway by pedestrians, bicycles, or other nonmotorized traffic, or by motorized bicycles, or by any class or kind of traffic which is found to be incompatible with the normal and safe flow of traffic.” and “Subd. 3. Petty misdemeanor. Any person violating the provisions of this section or any order or ordinance promulgated or enacted by the commissioner of transportation or a public authority pursuant thereto is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.” Police already have the authority and need only enforce existing law to maintain normal and safe flow of traffic, and protestors who interfere with same are already liable to misdemeanor charges. 3. “Protestors should have to pay for the full cost of policing protests.” Wrong, again. As put forth in the fifth and four-
teenth amendments, and subsequently upheld by the Supreme Court, “No State shall ... deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” We collectively all pay for law enforcement, and the men and women of law enforcement are sworn to protect and to serve us all - protestors and protested alike. They are not empowered merely to insulate the privileged from the disadvantaged. Moreover, equal protection under the law also requires legal consequences to be commensurate with, not grossly disproportionate to, trespasses. If for example, you were involved in a motor vehicular accident that shut down an interstate highway, and if it were your fault, say you fell asleep at the wheel, you and/or your insurer would certainly be liable for any injuries or damages caused. You would not be liable for the salaries of the policemen and emergency personnel who responded to the accident. Nor would you expect to receive a draconian fine or be sentenced to a prison term. A protest which did not in some way shame, embarrass, inconvenience, or even come to the attention of the protested would not be much of a protest, would it? No matter how partisan Republicans might try to spin it, HF 322 is nothing more than a blatant attempt to squelch dissent and to penalize and to marginalize fellow citizens who hold views contrary to theirs. Obviously, we cannot count on Representative Davids to speak for us on this issue. If the Republicans do succeed in ramming the bill through the legislature, I would only hope that we could persuade Governor Dayton to veto it.
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On February 19, part of a vacant downtown Spring Valley building that was deemed unsteady and unsafe collapsed, forcing the evacuation of neighboring apartments. Photo by Barb Jeffers By Rich Wicks The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on Monday, February 27. All members were present: Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. No visitors had signed up to address the council. The council OK’d
Government this week • Monday, March 6, City of Houston Planning/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Monday, March 6, Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Monday, March 6, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Tuesday, March 7, Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Tuesday, March 7, Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. • Tuesday, March 7, Rushford Village City Council, Village Hall, 7 p.m. • Wednesday, March 8, Canton City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Wednesday, March 8, Peterson City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Monday, March 13, Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m. • Monday, March 13, Houston City Council, City hall, 6 p.m. • Monday, March 13, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Monday, March 13, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, March 13, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Monday, March 13, Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Schedule subject to change.
the Sportsmen’s Club raffle permit. After approving the previous minutes, agenda and bills, the main item on the agenda was a request by the “Community Pride Project” proposal by the Bloomfield Cloverleaf 4-H group. They explained that they’d like to put up a small structure in each of the two city parks. The structures would look like a mailbox, and would contain books that people could borrow. The books will be provided by the 4-H group, and they will maintain the boxes. A picture of the proposed boxes was shared with council members. The council unanimously approved this project, with Mayor Struzyk adding, “Go for it, good work!” Deputy Tim Rasmussen submitted a written report. The monthly police report for Spring Valley showed a total of 72 calls for service in the month, including calls involving armed robbery, cattle in the roadway, ambulance assist, welfare checks, and a snowmobile fire. Deputy Rasmussen added, “The squad car was ordered last month, and the equipment’s on the way.” The council then discussed the situation in which a back wall of a downtown building recently collapsed. The city’s building inspector had deemed it unsteady and unsafe, and the repair work was to have been completed by February 27. Mike Hadland said, “I’m just a little frustrated,…I understand the snow day, but… There were several times I didn’t see anybody there.” Other council members shared his frustration. Mayor Struzyk added, “I think the people are back in their apartments, though.” The city will check to see when the repairs will be finished, and will consider further action as necessary. Mayor Struzyk praised the streets crew, saying, “I think the boys did a heck of a good job in plowing the heavy snow!” The meeting adjourned about 6:10. The next regular meeting of the city council will be Monday, March 13 at 6 p.m.
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C ommentary One Moment, Please... Daycare dilemma
By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com We have a really big challenge in this area, that impacts both families and businesses. There’s a daycare provider shortage. The Jason Sethre demand is far greater than the supply. I hear about it on a weekly basis from friends all the time. We recently tried to hire a person for a newly added position at our company, and I told her the biggest challenge she would face related to finding daycare for her seven-month-old baby. After she looked into options, she discovered the earliest she could get her child into a daycare provider was December of 2017 -- more than nine months from now. She contacted several other local daycare providers in the area, and all of them presented the same date range of availability. It seems to be that in this area
once you find out you’re going to have a baby, you contact your prospective daycare provider first -- even before you announce the exciting news to your family. The daycare business, or lack thereof, presents big challenges for families and their ability to seek gainful employment. I recently attended a regional fire department meeting, and a friend of mine from another fire department shared his daycare woes with me. He said he was struggling to find daycare for his two children, ages four and two, and he expressed his frustration. After striking out with two other daycare providers, he found one that may work with their family schedule. But, the cost was $350 per week for both children, which presented other challenges and concerns. That’s $18,200 per year. We not only need more daycare providers, but they also need to be affordable -- which can pose a subjective argument. In some cases, a parent may find that it is more beneficial to stay home instead of working outside of the home. As has
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been said before by many parents in this predicament, “do I want to pay someone else to raise my children?” In a November 2016 report titled “Licensed Daycare Trends in Minnesota” presented by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, it was stated “Census data from 2015 shows that approximately 310,000 children in Minnesota ages 0-5 have all available parents or guardians in the workforce and are likely to need some form of child care. In 2015, licensed child care programs had the capacity to care for 224,000 children...” The full report is available at the following link: http://www.dhs.state. mn.us/main/groups/licensing/ documents/defaultcolumns/dhs292314.pdf This report concluded, “If current trends continue, there will not be enough new providers entering into licensure to replace the providers choosing to retire or depart from child care over the coming years.” So, this isn’t a short-term trend. This challenge will only get worse. Whatever the case may be, we have a tremendous ongoing challenge that presents a business opportunity for the right individuals. If you’re thinking about starting up a business in Fillmore County, and you’re great with children, I am confident you would not be in short supply of customers.
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Fertilizing the local food economy By Tim Penny There’s a misconception that just because it’s winter, farmers aren’t busy. However, the off-season is when farmers are busy doing bookwork, making machinery repairs, selling and buying seed and laying Tim Penny the groundwork for a successful spring. Just like a farmer, the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) has been working hard to bring a range of supports to its 20-county region’s smallest local food growers, makers and producers. Due to the strong presence of partners in our region that assist conventional farmers and food producers, such as AgStar, USDA and community banks, the Foundation has focused its agriculture supports on value-added ag and support for small farmers that might “fall between the cracks.” Farming of any sort is still a high-risk and hard-work undertaking, yet newer and smaller farmers often face the biggest challenges. Getting loans is harder for farmers without traditional collateral or those growing crops like perennials, which require more “patient capital.” Despite potential higher peracre income, turning a profit can be more difficult with steeper input costs, lack of subsidies and market fluctuations. According to the 2012 USDA Ag Census, farmers earning between $10,000-$250,000 only make 10% of their income on farming and therefore heavily depend on outside income streams. However, the Foundation knows that the local food economy is going to continue to be a big economic driver for our region. Consumers want to know not only where their food comes from, but who is producing it, as demonstrated by a 67% increase in farmers markets from 2008 to 2013 (USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, 2013). Nearly 40,000 schools now source food from local farmers, ranchers, and food businesses (USDA Farm to School Census, 2013). Our proximity to the Twin Cities positions us well to source things like organic produce, microbrews and free-range eggs to metro restaurants and food co-ops. At the third annual Feast! Local Food Festival in Rochester, public attendance grew by 30% this year to nearly 1,600 (which does not include exhibitors, buyers and volunteers).
Small farmers, especially those working in the hilly fields of southeastern Minnesota’s driftless region, are the ones rising to meet this market demand. Jay Walljasper, in a 2015 report commissioned by The McKnight Foundation, sites that while our region is a “small portion of Minnesota’s overall farmland, the region accounts for roughly 40% of the state’s orchards, 25% of cattle, and 90% of spring wheat.” In order for local foods (and brews) to scale sustainably, there needs to be a connective tissue supporting everyone involved, including farmers, producers, growers, buyers, consumers, resource providers, and funders. This is largely the role of the FEAST Local Foods Network, which SMIF and several partners created in 2013. As the network grows, new resources are becoming available. To address the lack of access to capital, the FEAST Local Foods Network launched a Grow a Farmer campaign in 2016 to raise $100,000 for a revolving loan fund for smallscale, sustainable farmers. With over 300 donors contributing, the Grow a Farmer Fund is now accepting applications. To help small farmers feel less isolated, SMIF has two local foods peer networks that meet monthly to learn from each other and selected speakers. To help farmers and food entrepreneurs implement small business best practices, from accounting to marketing, the Network just launched the Feast! Smart Start Initiative, which will provide a training conference and one-on-one business coaching. For farmers, especially those with no heirs or family interested in continuing to farm, wondering what happens to their land after they pass, SMIF has a farmland retention program. Landowners can donate their land to the Foundation (or local community foundation) to ensure the land stays in production and that their community - and our region - continues to benefit from one of its greatest assets: farm land. The most important part of a healthy local food system, in my opinion, is that people continue to care where their food comes from and support their neighbors who supply it. I’m looking forward to a fruitful harvest! As always, I welcome your comments and questions. To learn more about any of these resources, you can reach me at timp@smifoundation.org or (507) 455-3215.
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Obituaries Allette M. “Lolly” Hatlevig Allette M. “Lolly” Hatlevig, 93, of rural Lanesboro, Minn., died on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at her winter home in Mesa, Ariz. Lolly was born on Allette M. December “Lolly” Hatlevig 28, 1923, in Montana to Oscar and Minda (Benson) Holtegaard. She married Arnold “Arne” Hatlevig at North Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Lanesboro, Minn., on November 13, 1943. Lolly was a wife and mother, raising six kids, helping in the barn, cooking, baking, cleaning, gardening, etc. She worked at Rush Products in Rushford for 13 years and Camera Arts in Lewiston for 20 years. Lolly enjoyed cooking, gardening and sewing. She was famous for her homemade bread, buns, meatballs and stuffing. As she got older, she and Arne were able to travel and she found a love for reading. Lolly was a member of North Prairie Lutheran Church, church circle and ladies aid. Lolly is survived by five sons: Jim (Miriam) of Perham, Minn.; Jerry (Nancy) of Onalaska, Wis.; Darrell (Georgene) of New Market - Elko, Minn.; Doug (Mary) of Iowa Falls, Iowa; and Dale of Lanesboro, Minn.; one daughter, Carol Petersen of Perham, Minn.; 16 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, two siblings: Myrtle Hatlevig of Lanesboro, Minn.; and Phyllis Potter of St. Charles, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, six brothers, one sister and a greatgrandchild, Larissa. A funeral service for Lolly was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at North Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Lanesboro, with the Rev. Beth Stempinski officiating. Burial took place in the church cemetery. Visitation was for one hour prior to the service at the church. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford, Minn., assisted the family with arrangements. Leave a memory of Lolly and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.
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Arlin Dwayne Hebrink Arlin Dwayne Hebrink, age 87, of Harmony, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017, at Clara House in Harmony, Minn. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. S a t u r d a y, March 4, at the United Arlin Dwayne MethodHebrink ist Church in Harmony. Friends called at the church from 10 a.m. until time of services. The Lindstrom Funeral Home assisted the family. Arlin was born May 15, 1929, in rural Fillmore County, Minn., to Ernest and Mildred (Wesselink) Hebrink. He attended local schools and was united in marriage to Georgia (Tibbals) on June 9, 1951 in Lime Springs. The couple farmed in the Lime Springs and Harmony area until retirement. In December 2016 he moved to Clara House in Harmony. Arlin enjoyed keeping a beautiful yard, reading, square dancing, playing cards, and especially watching his beloved Twins baseball games. Until retirement, he was also active in the American Cancer Society and church. He served on the Bristol Township Board for 22 years and was a county fire warden. He is survived by his wife, Georgia of Harmony; three children: Linda (Bruce) Faber of Chandler, Ariz.; Janet (Roger) Sinning of Kasson, Minn.; and Mark (Cindy) Hebrink of Harmony; six grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Jerry (Betty) of Cresco; a sister-in-law, Charlene Hebrink; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Loyal Hebrink. Memorials may be sent to the Harmony United Methodist Church, 60 Main Ave. S., Harmony, Minn. 55939. Bonnie J. Fossum Bonnie J. Fossum, age 83, of Canton, died suddenly Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Bonnie was born December 9, 1933 in Canton, Minn., to Ronald and Helen (Helgeson) Finney. She graduated from the Canton High School in 1951. On November 11, 1955 she married
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work with contractors in the area, doing the plumbing and heating on new townhomes and houses. Don was a member of the volunteer fire department for over 36 years, and the volunteer ambulance department for 25 years. He was a member of the American Legion for 65 years, and served multiple terms as post Commander. He was also a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Don was a lifetime resident of the Lanesboro, Minn., area until the time he moved, along with his wife, Dolores, to a memory care facility in Austin, Minn. He was proud of his Norwegian heritage, and was known for his sense of humor and endless supply of (sometimes inappropriate) jokes! He is survived by his wife, Dolores, of Austin, Minn.; two sons, Tom Wangen of Farmington, Minn., and Tim (Dolly) Wangen, of Kendall, Wis.; one daughter, Molly (Jeff) LeBarron, of Austin, Minn.; one sister, Alice Johnson, of Dodge Center, Minn.; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Tillie; one brother, Alvin; and five sisters: Mabel, Doris, Phyllis, Junie, and Ruby. The funeral for Don was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 4, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro, with Pastor Kerry Eversole officiating. Visitation was at 9:30 a.m. prior to the service. Burial took place in the Lanesboro Cemetery, with Military Honors by Lanesboro American Legion Post No. 40. Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro assisted the family with arrangements. To share condolences with the Donald LuVerne Wangen Donald LuVerne Wangen, 86, family, please visit rileyfuneralof Lanesboro, passed away on homes.com. Friday, February 24, 2017 at Donald Wilken The Cedars Donald Wilken, 91, of Grangin Austin, er, Minn., passed away on his Minn. farm on Don was February 28, born April 2017. Funer5, 1930, in al services L a ne sb oro, will be held to Adolph on Monand Mathilday, March da (Olson) Donald LuVerne Wangen 6, 2017 at Wa ngen. He attended Country School 11 a.m. at Donald Wilken through seventh grade, walking the St. Matuphill, both ways, while barefoot. thew’s Lutheran Church in He then attended Lanesboro Granger, Minn. Friends may School beginning in the eighth call one hour prior to services at grade, and graduated in 1948. the church. Burial will be in the After school, he enlisted in the St. Matthew’s Cemetery. LindArmy Air Corps from 1948- strom Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. 1952. On May 28, 1955, he married Donald was born on January Dolores Fox in Rochester, Minn. 16, 1926 in York Township to He held various bartending jobs John H. and Emma (Arneson) over the years, but his career was Wilken. He was baptized at in the plumbing and heating the Saetersdal Lutheran Church industry. After marrying Dolo- and confirmed at St. Matthew’s res, he began an apprenticeship Lutheran Church. that lasted four years, then start- Don moved to Granger in ed his own business, and was 1939 when his parents operated self-employed until he retired the grocery store. He graduated for the first time in 1985. After from the Harmony High School retirement, he accepted a job in 1943. Following graduaas superintendent of the hydro tion, Don enlisted in the United plant in Lanesboro, which lasted States Army, where he served for until he retired for a second time two years and was deployed to in 1995. He then went on to the Philippine Islands and Japan. Ardell Fossum at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro, Minn. They lived in Harmony for a few years and then moved to Canton. For 45 years she worked at the Canton State Bank, retiring in 1996. In her retirement she Bonnie Fossum was a driver for Semcac, driving people to appointments. She was a member of the Canton-Scotland Presbyterian Church in Canton, and enjoyed the Thursday Lunch Bunch in Canton, being Mrs. Claus at Canton Santa Day, volunteering for Canton Days Off, the Mitson Library, and the Canton Historical Society, and spending time with her nephews, niece, and great nieces. Bonnie is survived by a brother, Robert (Kay) Finney of Austin, Minn.; niece and nephews Kirsten, Kyle, and Nathan; eight great-nieces; a great-great-nephew, several cousins, and special friend Cathy Newman. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ardell; and a niece, Brenda. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Canton-Scotland Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Margaret Jumonville officiating. Burial took place in the Lenora Cemetery. Visitation was 9–11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Memorials are preferred to the Lenora Cemetery, the American Cancer Society, or the Canton Santa Days. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel assisted with arrangements.
Don lived on the same farm since 1948. He was a member of the St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, were he served on the church council, was assistant treasurer and the treasurer for the centennial committee, and later for the 125th anniversary. He also served as the St. Matthew’s Cemetery director for many years. Don also was a member of the American Legion since 1947 in Granger and later in Harmony, and was a life member of the V.F.W. in Preston. He was also a director of the Granger State Bank. Don is survived by a special friend, Marjorie Ivers; cousins, and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorials may be directed to the St. Matthew’s Cemetery in Granger, Minn. Duane L. Elton Duane L. Elton, age 87 of Harmony, Minn., passed away February 22, 2017 at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center in H a r m o n y. Memorial services were held 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 3, Duane L. Elton 2017 at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Granger, Minn. Friends called at the church from 1:30 until time of services. The Lindstrom Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Duane was born March 10, 1929, in rural Fillmore County to Adolph and Evelyn (Olson) Elton. Duane was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church – Big Springs, until its closing in 2016. He attended country school in Hutton and graduated from Harmony High School in 1947. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1951 and was assigned to the USS New Kent APA217. Upon his honorable discharge in 1954 he returned to the family farm. He continued farming until entering Harmony Health Care in 2015. Duane enjoyed farm life, watching NASCAR racing, sporting events, listening to music, (especially Willie Nelson), feeding and watching birds, and visiting with friends and relatives. Duane is survived by two brothers: Curtis (Janice) Elton of Harmony and James (Irene) Elton of Stewartville; a sister-inlaw, Judi Elton of Harmony; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: his parents, a sister and brother-inlaw, Shirley and Harvey Kraling; a sister, Frances Daniels; and two brothers: Carlyle and Jerry Elton. See OBITUARIES Page 7
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Monday, March 6, 2017 Kenneth Dean Janssen was born March 15, 1937 near Hampton, Iowa, to Bernhardt and Grace (DeVries) Janssen. He attended school through the ninth grade and was united in marriage to Ruth Nielsen on April 4, 1959. Kenny was a very hard worker who enjoyed working with his hands. He was born to farm. He and Ruth worked together to make a farm and raise a family they truly loved. Kenny was able to farm until an accident in 2001 causing him to retire from farming. Over the years, Kenny sold real estate for Burke Real Estate, served on the Beaver Township Board for 27 years, was a member of the Ostrander Rural Fire Association for 40 years, and earned an Honorary FFA Chapter Degree from the LeRoy-Ostrander FFA. Kenny loved socializing over coffee and a game of cards. He and Ruth enjoyed spending time with their many friends and taking various trips with them over the years, but his proudest moments came seeing the success of his children and grandchildren. He loved attending their events and interacting with them every chance he could. They all knew and felt how much he loved them. He is survived by his wife Ruth of Le Roy, Minn.; one daughter, Kathy (Wayne) Lange of Spring Valley, Minn.; two sons: Kent (Jolynn) Janssen of Sherburn, Minn.; and Kevin (Tracey) Janssen of LeRoy, Minn.; 11 grandchildren: Tanner (Jade) Lange, Courtney Lange, Kennedy Janssen, Karter Janssen, Kooper Janssen, Karson Janssen, Ryan Grant, Kylie (Mitchell Tart) Grant, Megan Grant, Kaleb Janssen, and Mason Janssen; four siblings: Robert (Mary) Janssen of Phoenix, Oreg.; Duane (Esther) Janssen of Denver, Iowa; Marjorie (Ralph) Larsen of Freemont,
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Nebr.; and Marilyn (Gene) Heilskov of Hampton, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Dorothy Miller; and three brothers: LuVerne “Bud” Janssen, Bill Janssen and Ervin Janssen. Condolences may be left at www.HindtFuneralHomes.com. Lillian A. Benson Lillian A. Benson, age 96, of Harmony, Minn., died February 22, 2017 at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony. Funeral Services were held 11 a.m. Monday February 27, 2017 at Lillian A. Green f ield Benson Lutheran Church in Harmony, followed by burial in Greenfield Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony and on Monday from 10 a.m. until time of services at the church. Lillian was born May 22, 1920 to Ingard and Josie (Lunde) Kinneberg in Preston Township. She attended High Grove country school, graduated from Preston High School and from Paul’s Beauty School in Minneapolis. Lillian operated a beauty shop for 45 years; the first 10 years in Preston and then for 35 years in her home in Harmony. Lillian married Theron Benson on November 25, 1946 in Lanesboro. Lillian enjoyed needlepoint, china painting, gardening (especially flowers) and baking. Lillian is survived by a son, Philip Benson of Arizona and a sister, Doris Severson of New York. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Theron
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in 1988; three brothers: Donald, Palmer, and Robert; and three sisters: Judith, Evelyn, and Joyce. Mary Jean Nagle Mary Jean Nagle, of Preston, died on February 24, 2017, at the age of 73, due to complications of a brain aneurysm. She was born May 1, 1943 in Wykoff, Minn., to Raymond and Helen Mary Jean (Brink) Nagle We s t p h a l and graduated from Harmony High School in 1962. Mary was united in marriage to Jerry Nagle in April 1966. The two of them farmed a dairy farm north of Preston from 1966-1981. After farming, Mary worked for Sara Lee and Walmart before retiring. She enjoyed gardening, showing cattle, needle craft and spending time with her family. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, sister Judy Clarkson, and sister-in-law Bonnie Nagle. Mary is survived by her husband, Jerry Nagle; son Devin (Dawn Hellickson) Nagle, daughter Marcie (Dennie Lightle) Nagle, brother-in-law Fred (Vaughn) Nagle, and grandchildren Chelsea (Tyler) Speer, Connor Nagle, and Dennie Lightle Jr., Mary was a resident at Park Lane Estates in Preston, Minn., before her death, due to a debilitating aneurysm in 1995. A celebration of Mary’s life was held on Thursday, March 2 at 2 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, Minn. Visitation took place one hour prior to the service.
R-P School Board modifies trapshooting offerings By Kirsten Zoellner The Monday, February 27 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting hit mainly at fundraisers for the baseball and trapshooting teams, but a closed session to evaluate Superintendent Chuck Ehler was also on the agenda. No formal summary of the evaluation has been made public. Baseball coach Dan Mlsna presented his plans for a weeklong fundraiser for the team to assist in supplying equipment and warm-up apparel. Adrenaline Fundraising will be partnering with the team to sell beef jerky and sunflower seeds beginning March 27. Trapshooting coach Colby Lind brought a forward three requests for the growing sport, now entering its fifth year at R-P. First up was a request to change the age requirement for participation from grades 9-12 to grades 7-12. This will put the R-P team criteria in sync with Minnesota State High School Clay Target League guidelines. “It seems like a good fit,” said
Lind. “It gives these kids more experience.” Participants have already received their firearm safety certificate, as is required. The second request was to approve trapshooting as a lettering eligible activity. Coach Lind and volunteers Jamie Peeler and Mitch Thompson will be working to define the specific criteria, based on existing lettering language for other sports and at other schools. “It [the sport] reaches out to a lot of non-traditional athletes,” noted Lind. Lastly, Lind presented a potential raffle fundraiser to the board, seeking blessing of moving forward with planning it.
Lind stated he was approached by SKB Shotguns, of Omaha, Nebr. “The long and short of it comes down to the almighty dollar,” said Lind. “We’re trying to make it affordable so kids have an opportunity to do this.” He estimated that without donations and fundraising, the cost to participate in trapshooting is upwards of $300 per student. While there is no transportation cost to the team, who shoots locally and sends their scores to the state for compilation with other schools to determine placing. No referee is needed, See TRAPSHOOTING Page 23
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Horses • Horses • Horses Todd grew up helping his dad take care of, buy, and sell horses and also became very skilled at horseback riding. In high school, he was the Minnesota High School Rodeo Association Bareback and Saddle Bronc Riding Champion for three years straight. Spending a lot of time with horses gave him the experience he needed to later ride the rodeo circuit. After high school, he traveled all over the United States riding professionally for a rodeo company until 2005 when he decided it was time to settle back down. “It’s the best way to see the country for nothing,” he pointed out. “I’m still friends with some of the people I met back then.” Over the years, Clint has sold horses to kids who then bought horses for their children. Those children grew up and are now buying horses from Clint for
their kids. Three generations of satisfied customers speaks volContinued from Page 8 umes to the integrity of C and house law was passed in 2007. T Horse Company. “I’ve been “It really affected prices. They doing this a long time,” Clint dropped quite a bit for a while,” laughed. Clint explained. “Right now, “A lot of people try to buy we’re suffering for it because horses on the internet. I guess there aren’t a lot of horses around. I’m old school, but that’s not a They weren’t worth anything so good way to buy horses,” Clint no one was raising them.” commented. He and Todd have The horse trade business is seen many people get scammed just now starting to recover. that way. He prefers to talk to “People are starting to show people face to face or on the interest again,” Clint said. phone so they can communi “It’s on the way back now,” cate about the condition of the agreed Todd. “The worth is horse. going back up because of the In addition to doing some shortage of horses. We just gotta advertising, a big way for Clint keep weathering the storms.” and Todd to get the word out “It got tough back in the about C and T Horse Company ‘80s, too,” recalled Clint. He is through livestock auctions. survived that downturn and has They help put on auctions each every confidence that C and T year in Lanesboro and Decorah. Horse Company will survive the People from all over the country latest one as well. have attended those sales. Todd hosts ranch rodeos and competitions on his farm which is only a few miles from his dad’s. He also leases cattle to other shows. “It’s a good way to promote the horse business,” he explained. “We meet more people and draw in more busi Thank You for Choosing Us for your Equine ness.” Medical Needs Between their two farms, Some of our services include: Clint and Todd have between On Farm Digital Radiographs 50-75 head of horses. They own Complete Dental Exams and PowerFloat a 23-year-old stallion that used In House Coggins Laboratory to breed 60+ mares a year, but Joint Injections since the slaughterhouse law In House Comprehensive Diagnostics was passed and the demand for horses dropped, now only Annual Wellness Exams and Vaccines breeds around 10 mares a year. Colts sired by the stallion are in demand across the United States. “I had a lady email me last week to tell me how much she loved the pair of colts she bought from us,” Clint said. C and T Horse Company has always been a family business. n Alesha’s Purina team & let her help take you there! “My wife Marlene helps with the horses,” Clint commented. His daughter Debbie put a lot of time in with the horse business as well when she was younger, and now brings her own daughAsk Alesha ter to the farm. “Our family is how you very horse oriented,” said Clint. can get The family still uses horses in 20 bags of the everyday operation of their FREE feed! two farms. “We ride the fenceline just about everyday during the summer,” Todd said. The horses are also used to gather cattle. Todd and his wife Amber’s kids are only four and two years old, but they’re already getting Alesha Sveen, FPC 507-259-4110 Join Alesha’s PurinaPurina team and let her help take you into the business as well. Fourthere! Contact Alesha Sveen, 507-259-4110, today year-old Lainey loves to ride to get your horse started Contact on a Purina nutritional Alesha today to get your horse her pony and even helps out at started on ateam! Purina nutritional program program and be part of her winning sales. and be a part of her winning team! Like his dad, Todd doesn’t plan to push his kids into the family business. “They can do it if they want to,” he said. If they’re not interested, he’s okay with that too. You can find out more information or contact C and T Horse April 11, 2017 | 6 pm Company by visiting their webwww.fce.coop | /farmerscoopelevator site at www.cthorses.com.
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Producers on farms with base acres under the safety net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, can visit their local FSA office to sign contracts and enroll for the 2017 crop year. The enrollment period will continue until Aug. 1, 2017. We encourage producers to enroll now and do not wait. Since shares and ownership of a farm can change year to year, producers on the farm must enroll by signing a contract each program year. If a farm is not enrolled during the 2017 enrollment period, the producers on that farm will not be eligible for financial assistance from the ARC or PLC programs for the 2017 crop should crop prices or farm revenues fall below the historical price or revenue
benchmarks established by the program. Producers who made their elections in 2015 must still enroll during the 2017 enrollment period. The ARC and PLC programs were authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill and offer a safety net to agricultural producers when there is a substantial drop in prices or revenues for covered commodities. Covered commodities include barley, canola, large and small chickpeas, corn, crambe, flaxseed, grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, safflower seed, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed and wheat. For more details regarding these programs, go to www. fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc. For more information, producers are encouraged to visit their local FSA office. To find a local FSA office, visit http:// offices.usda.gov.
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View Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park by horseback By Barb Jeffers As many people look at their calendars and start planning ahead for this year’s vacation spots for their families and horses some may overlook a wonderful location right here in Fillmore County. In fact, they may be the busiest trails in the United States for several reasons. Forestville/Mystery Cave State
Park, which is nestled between Spring Valley, Minn., and Preston, Minn., has so much to offer riders and their horses. Mark White, Park Manager of Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park, states, “We are by far the busiest horseback site in Minnesota for any of the public trails,” adding, “they may be the busiest trails in the United States as far as
Horses wait at the hitching post for their riders. Many riders choose to camp in Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park when bringing their horses to ride the 17 miles of trails. Photo by MN DNR
Autumn is an especially beautiful time of year for horseback riding at Forestville/Mystery Cave Stare Park near Wykoff, Minn. Photo by MN DNR
Horses prepare to stop for a drink of water while riders drink in the scenery at Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park. Photo by MN DNR
horse per mile,” with only about 17 miles of trails drawing almost 11,000 riders in 2016. Although there are other locations that offer more miles of trails, you may be hard-pressed to find any with trails so beautiful and well-maintained. “We have a really good reputation for the condition of the trails here,” notes White. “We have a veteran staff here that has been on for many years and they are really good,” he says. “We surface the trails with crushed rock,” which riders have appreciated, according to White. The trails are a good mixture of easy riding and slightly more challenging. “The trails are fairly tame they are fairly easy to ride,” states White, which is great for family riding as they are not very risky, although he states there are a couple trails that are a little more rugged or a little steeper than others. “We have about 250 feet of elevation, which makes some nice climbs” for those who would like more of a demanding route, explains White. The main reason people like to come to Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park to ride horses is because it’s scenic, says White. “There are some overlook spots where you can look out over the valleys where it’s very scenic,” he notes. “The stream fords are especially popular because people can ride through the water,” says White adding, “a lot of places don’t offer that,” so it is pretty unique for riders. “It’s a place to teach your horse about crossing water and for a horse to get a quick drink,” states White. “Another big factor here is we don’t have any biting insects,” notes White. There may be very few mosquitoes, a few black flies and an occasional deer fly, but it’s “a tiny impact compared to most other areas in Minnesota,” he states. Due to flowing water that is cool in the summer, it is not a habitat for mosquitoes. As you can imagine, no mosquitoes is “one of the reasons riders really like it - on the trail and also for camping,” and also makes the horses more comfortable as well. “All those things enhance the quality of riding” and camping for the riders who stay at the park. “A really high percentage of the people that come to ride here are campers,” states White, explaining that, “about 60% of our visitors camp that ride horses here,” which brings them to appreciate the park even more. “It’s a pretty in-depth experience when you come riding out at Forestville,” especially at night, states White, as you can hear owls and coyotes, for example. White says because a lot of
people really like to be close to their horses at night, the horses stay right with the owners when camping. “People really care about their horses - they are like part of the family for a lot of people,” explains White, so “every site has a hitching rail right in the campsite and your horse stays right with you there,” which eases the owners’ minds. There is so much more that Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park has to offer, as their printed information states, “perhaps no
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Tips for prospective horse owners Children often dream of waking up one morning and finding their own horse or pony in their yards. Some people are able to make this dream a reality and own these beautiful animals. Whether raising a horse for pleasure or profession, it is important to know that caring for horses can be labor-intensive. The reward for properly taking care of a horse is a healthy and well-trained animal. But horse ownership is a significant and expensive responsibility, so it is important that prospective owners understand what they are getting into before they make any final decisions.
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Fillmore County Sports Mandt, Tekautz, and Thomas Grapple to State By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com They were one day warriors. A blizzard turned the Section 1 individual wrestling The Trende meets into Report a 12-hour Saturday affair. Chatfield, LARP, and FCLMC each had a guy qualify for state. Six counPaul Trende ty guys finished third. A bunch of seniors concluded excellent careers. A junior continued his prominence. Chatfield’s Jake Mandt (bye, pin, 20-9 MD) made the Class A 145-pound finals. There, he blanked Z-M’s Maverick Jackson (34-8) by 3-0 decision to win his second section title (132 in 2015), his third individual and fourth overall state trip. Last year’s state third place finisher (138) heads to St. Paul sporting a 27-2 record, a #1 ranking. FCLMC got its first state competitor since Niko Anderson and Monty Holm (2014). Senior heavyweight Jacob Thomas (bye, pin, and 5-4 decision over Goodhue’s 21-16 Ryan Schoenfelder) made the Class A 285-pound final. Thomas sat tied 1-1 with Pine Island’s #2-ranked Alex
Aarsvold (31-0) in the third, only to get toppled over for a takedown, a 3-1 decision loss. Finishing second, Thomas (265) earned his first trip to state. Heading back for a third time is LARP’s McCoy Tekautz (#2 at 152). The senior (bye, pin, 6-3 decision over K-M’s 28-13 Ethan Shea) made the Class AA 152-pound. Versus Albert Lea’s #3 Zach Glazier (384), Tekautz was down 3-2 in the third. He took a hard fall, which prompted an injury timeout. Glazier was awarded a takedown and near-fall, which secured him a 7-3 decision win. Last year’s Class AA fourth place finisher heads to the Xcel Energy Center with a 28-8 record. LARP had nine guys place fifth or better (four thirds). Cody Rain (220) was oh-so-close. The senior went bye, 10-6 decision win, and loss by fall in the semis (to K-M’s #1-ranked 36-1 Noah Ryan). In wrestle-backs, Rain went pin and 12-5 decision win to force a true second match. Rain led PEM’s Jacob Clark (25-8) 3-2 in the final five seconds, only to get taken down and fall 4-3. He finishes 19-8. Noah Herber (182) also got the one-match, state-trip opportunity. The sophomore went bye, 10-2 major win, and 8-7 decision loss in the semis (to PEM’s 31-4 Frank Wingert). Herber then went pin and 16-5
major to force a true second. There, K-M’s Garsen Schorr (23-9) won by pin. Herber finished the tourney 4-2, the season 15-19. Accomplished LARP seniors Josh Doerr (120) and Justin Mueller (170) were hoping for state trips. Each went 3-1, and finished with a win. But each took third without a true second match. In the semis, Doerr lost 8-5 to Albert Lea’s Jake Johnsrud (3111) and Mueller 4-2 to Cannon Falls’ #6-ranked Hayden Strain (27-8). Johnsrud and Strain lost in the finals. Two of Doerr’s three wins were by pin. A six-year wrestler and fivetime section-placer, Doerr (244) finishes his career 127-46. Mueller’s three wins were by pin. He (25-8) has gone 97-25 the last four years. Carter Jonsgaard (8th grader, 113) took fourth (of six). Xavier Riser (senior, 126 > 22-13), Dominick Jenkins (sophomore, 138 > 20-16) and Logan Schindeldecker (junior, 285) took fifth. Chatfield had five place top five. A.J. Karver (8th grader, 195 > 8-8) took third. Seth Goetzinger (8th grader, 106 > 17-11) took fourth. Nathan Goldsmith (sophomore, 138 > 22-10) and Isaiah Froese (frosh, 220 > 11-9) each took fifth. FCLMC’s Walker Ward was close to state. Ward went bye, pin, and 5-0 decision loss in the semis (to D-E’s #1-ranked 40-2 Reid Seelhammer). In wrestlebacks, Ward went pin and 9-7 decision win (overcame a 5-1 deficit) to force a true second match. Ward was tied 1-1 in the third with Z-M’s #2-ranked Jarret Haglund (33-10), only to get taken down and fall 3-1. It was a solid finish for Ward (17-13), who didn’t wrestle at sections as a junior.
Calm Before the Storm
Fillmore Central senior Jacob Thomas sizes up Pine Island’s 6’5” Alex Aarsvold in the Section 1A 285-pound championship match. Photo by Paul Trende
With a blizzard on the horizon, girls 1A quarterfinal contests represented the calm before the storm. Four senior-driven teams moved on to what should be a highly competitive 1A East final four. One Journal-covered team is guaranteed a spot in the section title game. Four Journal teams are in the semis. Top seed R-P (18-6) scored 52 first half points versus 9-seed W-K (5-20) and cruised 76-31. Trojan seniors Brianna Koop (28 pts, 9-13 FGs, 10-11 FTs, 6 rebs, 4 assists), Savannah Skalet (21 pts, 4-7 threes, 6 stls), and Mikayla Crawford (4 pts, four FGAs, 11 assists, 6 stls) led the way. Skalet has hit four or more threes six times in R-P’s seven-game streak. Sophomore Megan Oian added 7 (pts) and 7 (rebs). The Trojans converted 24 of 34 free throws. They’re averaging 15.9 makes on 24.1 attempts (65.7 %) during the streak. In Spring
Grove, the 4-seed Lions (1510) fell victim to 5-seed FC (14-12). The Falcons trailed 18-14 at half, but started the second 9-0. Tayah Barnes hit four three’s after intermission. FC converted free throws down the stretch to post a 57-50 victory. Seniors Barnes (22 pts, 7-12 FGs, 5-10 threes, 7 rebs, 4 assists, 5 stls), Kenzie Broadwater (10 pts, 6-10 FTs, 5 rebs, 8 assists, 6 stls), Kendyl Bennett (10 pts, 12 rebs), and Paige Bennett (10 pts) scored all but five of the points. SG beat FC in January 65-48. It will be R-P (19-6) versus FC (15-12) in one semi. The Trojans swept the season series. Two-seed M-C (19-7) had some first half trouble with 7-seed Lanesboro (8-16) in the teams’ third meeting. The Burros (minus Emily Snyder and Alyssa Gathje) began 7-0, led by as many as 11, and took a 27-19 lead to intermission. Senior F Haley Polin had 15 points. But M-C erased the 8-point deficit and built a 10-point lead before the Burros attempted a second half field goal. The Cougars scored on 12 of their first 14 possession for a 25-0/31-3 run! A deficit turned into game over in seven minutes. M-C prevailed 58-38. Senior F/C Courtney Graves (career-high 22 pts, 7-12 FGs, 7-7 FTs) and freshman G Payton Danielson (18 pts, 4-9 threes, 6 rebs, 5 stls) led the way. Coranda Vickerman had 7 (pts), 7 (rebs), and 7 (assists). Maddy Michels had 5 (pts) and 7 (rebs) all in the second half. Polin (19 pts, 7-14 FGs, 4-5 FTs, 9 rebs) led Lanesboro, which finishes 8-17. In Spring Valley, young Houston (9-15) tested senior-laden Kingsland (16-10) for a half. The Knights (minus PG Alayna Meskill) jumped out 10-2 only
for an 11-0 Hurricane run, a 13-10 lead. Kingsland led 20-19 at the break. Jessica Kitching hit a three to begin the second, putting double-H up 22-20. Double-K responded with a Lauren Buchholtz/ Kellyn Webster inspired 14-0 run (34-22). The Knights prevailed 47-35. The super-soph Buchholtz (18 pts, 14 rebs, 3 assist, 3 stls) and the seniorshooter Webster (11 pts all in the second half, 3-8 threes) led the way. Gracie Schmidt added 8 (pts) and 5 (rebs). Alyssa Rostad (10 pts, 5-6 FTs, 5 rebs) led Houston, which finishes at 9-16. It will be M-C (20-7) versus Kingsland (17-10) in the other semi. The Cougars beat the Knights 39-35 in December.
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Senior Alyssa Gathje had a career-high 16 points as Lanesboro beat Hope 54-15 in a 1A East play-in game. R-P’s boys won two, including beating L-A in overtime, avenging a loss. The Trojans (13-3, 17-8) are 1A East’s 2-seed and await 10-seed Hope Lutheran (6-19) or 7-seed FC (4-12, 10-15). Collin Scott (20 pts) sank two free throws (0:02) to propel Lanesboro over L-O 61-59. The Burros then led W-K by 12 (7:30), but fell 68-66 in overtime on a buzzer-beating tip-in. Cole Schwichtenberg had 25 (pts), 15 (rebs), and 9 (assists), Scott 23 (pts). The 6-seed Burros (10-3, 14-8) play at 3-seed W-K (14-10) again in a 1A East quarter. Zach Bubany had 23 (pts), 11 (rebs), and 5 (assists) as Kingsland, with three double-doubles, ended a four-game slide by beating GM. The 5-seed Knights (7-10, 14-11) play 4-seed Schaeffer See SPORTS Page 13
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Academy (21-5). M-C’s boys lost two, including in overtime to Alden-Conger. Sophomore Blake Henry had two doubledoubles, giving him six in eight contests (15.9 pts, 10.8 rebs in the span). The 8-seed Cougars (5-9, 8-18) host 9-seed Houston (4-10, 5-20) with 1-seed SG (22-3) awaiting. Dillon Bance had 21 points, but Chatfield (minus Alex Hompe) fell to Southland. Hompe had 20 in a win over D-E. In 16-team Section 1AA, 11-seed Chatfield (6-12, 7-18) plays at 6-seed Z-M (15-8).
L-O 59, Lanesboro 61 (L: C. Scott 20 pts (7-10 FGs), 5 rebs, 4 blks; Co. Schwichtenberg 17 pts, 10 rebs, 6 assists; Carson Schwichtenberg 13 pts. Scott scored 9 of Burros’ last 11 points) A-C 56, M-C 54 in OT (MC: B. Henry 15 pts, 15 rebs, 4 stls; Drew Wyffels 13 pts, 7 assists; Brenden Kerns 12 pts) #2 in AA Caledonia 75, Chatfield 43 (C: Brandon Ebnet 10 pts; A. Hompe 9 pts, 5 rebs) R-P 55, L-A 52 in OT (RP: Landon Goree career-high tying 14 pts (4-8 threes); Jake Paulson 13 pts (4-6 FGs, 5-5
FTs); Luke Rasmussen 10 pts, 4 stls; Dawson Dahl 8 pts, 7 rebs. Half: R-P 33, L-A 24. Regulation: 50-50. R-P hit 15 of 19 FTs) SA 72, Houston 51 (H: James Hongerholt 15 pts, 6 rebs; Tyler Albrecht career-high 15 pts; Wesley Johnson 11 pts) #2 Caledonia 84, FC 42 (FC: Riley Means 8 pts (6-6 FTs); Drew Tienter 6 pts, 9 rebs. Threes: Cal 17-37, FC 5-27) R-P 64, Cotter 43 (RP: Noah Carlson 13 pts, 4 rebs, 4 assists, 4 stls; J. Paulson 13 pts (5-7 FTs); L. Rasmussen 9 pts, 3 assists, 3 stls; D. Dahl 9 pts, 6 rebs) Southland 70, Chatfield 66 (C: D. Bance 21 pts (7-8 FTs), 5 assists; Parker Fossum 14 pts; Ben Brogan 11 pts) Kingsland 69, GM 65 (K: Z. Bubany 23 pts (5-11 threes), 11 rebs, 5 assists; Zach Buchholtz 15 pts, 10 rebs; Wyatt Pruter 11 pts; Ian Meisner 10 pts, 13 rebs) G-E 63, M-C 51 (MC: B. Henry 20 pts (6-8 FTs), 12 rebs; D. Wyffels 11 pts, 5 rebs) Lanesboro 66, W-K 68 in OT (L: Co. Schwichtenberg 25 pts (5-8 threes), 15 rebs, 9 assists; C. Scott 23 pts; Ca. Schwichtenberg 11 pts. W-K ended regulation on a 16-4 run (62-62) to force overtime) Chatfield 57, D-E 51 (C: A. Hompe 20 pts (8-11 FGs), 9 rebs; D. Bance 11 pts, 6 rebs, 6 assists)
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LARP senior McCoy Tekautz does battle with Albert Lea’s Zach Glazier in the Section 1AA 152-pound championship bout. Photo by Paul Trende
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PEM 70, FC 39 (FC: K. Bennett 10 pts; Paige Donlinger 9 pts; K. Broadwater 8 pts, 4 stls) #10 Hope Lutheran (7-17) 15, #7 Lanesboro (7-16) 54 (L: A. Gathje career-high 16 pts (8-9 FGs), 7 rebs; Haley Polin 10 pts; Cassidy Ruud 9 pts, 7 rebs; Lexie Johnson 6 pts, 6 rebs, 6 assists) #12 Chatfield (4-21) 33, #5 Pine Island (17-9) 53 (C: Kyra Dokken 7 pts. Gophers finish at 4-22)
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Fillmore Central to close Root River Program By Hannah Wingert The Fillmore Central School Board approved a motion to close the Root River Program at their February 28 meeting. Enrollment has been dropping and currently, there’s only one student in the program. Several work sessions with special education agencies were held to talk about the direction of the program. A committee consisting of Principal Heath Olstad, Special Education Director Micki Breitsprecher, Superintendent Keith Richards, and board members Emily Ellis and Deb Ristau met to discuss the situation and felt it would be best to close the Root River Program at the end of the 2016-17 school year. Breitsprecher pointed out that the needs of the students have changed, which is why the committee recommended replacing the Root River Program with an Alternative Learning Program. With the RRP, students had to either be on an Individualized Education Plan or IEP or have a mental health diagnosis to qualify, whereas the ALP doesn’t have those same requirements. “The ALP should take away some of the barriers that were preventing enrollment in the RRP,” Breitsprecher pointed out. “When we see a need, we can support that need.” The ALP will begin next fall and will be open to juniors and seniors. “One of the main factors for enrollment was students that have fallen behind,” Superintendent Richards said about the committee’s meeting with other ALPs to determine what needs they served in their districts. There is a potential for some online work to be included in the program. There would also be some flexibility allowing students to be in the ALP room part of the time and also take regular classes as desired. “We want to make sure that when they walk away from Fillmore Central, they’re walking away with a signed diploma,” Superintendent Richards commented. Congratulations were extended to the Fillmore Central Math Wizards team. On January 31, they traveled to Spring Grove for a meet where the sixth grade team took first place. Their final meet took place in Chatfield on February 13. The fifth grade took first place in the school’s annual label race with 13,318 labels collected. First grade took second place with 11,682 labels. The kindergarten class brought in 11,249 labels, fourth grade collected 11,247, third grade collected 7,602, second grade collected 6,694, and sixth grade brought in 5,500. The box tops collected during the label race brought in around $2,000 for the district. Congratulations were extended to the One Act Play for placing as the Section Runner Up, Brady Ristau for being recognized at a state level for the ExCel Award,
and Kiera Olson for being selected as the Region 1 AAA Female Award Winner. Fillmore Central will be hosting the large group competition on March 13 for choir and band. Many local schools are scheduled to perform at the competition. Kaitlynn Aug will be returning as the Summer Rec Coordinator again this year for the Summer Rec program, which will run from June 12 through July 28. The board approved a resignation from art teacher Ann Sparks, who will be retiring at the end of the school year. Mrs. Sparks has been teaching at Fillmore Central since 1995. “We want to recognize her for her 21 years of service,” Board Member Ross Kiehne said. A resignation from custodian Tyler Torgerson was approved along with the hirings of paraprofessional Dylan Isola, Junior High golf coach Andy Todd, and volunteer baseball coach Cal Larsen. Several open enrollment requests were approved by the board. A resolution was passed for the refunding of the district’s 2008 OPEB bonds. Refunding the bonds will not save the school any money, but it will save taxpayers approximately $100,000. Funds have been set aside for the construction of a storage shed to be built in Harmony. The school plans to build it this summer near the community center and is working with the City of Harmony on the project. The shed will have seven stalls where school vehicles and trailers can be parked, as well as having storage space for the football equipment and play props. The board approved the purchase of a new Case 318G skid steer from Hammell Equipment in the amount of $36,700. The skid steer will be used at the Harmony location for numerous site maintenance projects and snow removal. Owning the skid steer will save the school from having to pay to have snow removed. The 2017-18 school calendar was reviewed and approved. A quote from Nelson Auto for a 2017 Ford Transit van with a handicap accessible side lift in the amount of $44,435.15 was approved. The Special Education Extended School Year Services were approved for the summer. Breitsprecher plans to have a two week center-based program during the weeks of August 7-11 and August 14-18. Five paras, a special education teacher, and a speech clinician will be needed to support the 11 students who qualify to attend. Two additional students will be receiving home based services on a weekly basis throughout the summer. The next Fillmore Central School Board meeting will be held on March 28.
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Being the new student By Dominique Dobson I am the official professional school changer of the world. Okay, maybe not of the world, but I have had my share of changes. I have transferred schools eight times in my life. Now that has to Dominique be some kind Dobson of record. When I lived in New York state, I transferred twice, and then when I moved to Iowa, I moved to six more schools. Since I am an experienced school jumper, here is some advice that I would give. Believe me, I have learned from my experiences. My first words of wisdom are to go and visit the school. It will help make the transition easier. Second, be willing to take risks and say hi to people smile; smile, smile, and smile. Third, join clubs. This will help you make more friends and make friends easier. The more friends you make, the easier the change will be. Fourth, have high expectations that people will be nice, because they will be. Fifth, if you get lost in your new school, don’t be afraid to ask for help finding your way around. My schools in New York were way different than they are in Minnesota and Iowa. As for the two schools that I went to in New York, one was public and one was a Montessori school. I remember the Montessori school the best. I remember that we had a fiber arts room that I went to a lot to get away from all the other students. The school was pretty big, but not as big as the public school I went to. Then the next school I went to was Black Hawk. That school was big, too. I don’t remember this school too well, but here is what I remember, I remember that I didn’t go and visit that school, so it made the transition really difficult. I think that if I went to visit the school, the transition would have been easier. Too many faces and names to learn, but so little time. When I started at my next school, I was a little more prepared and not as nervous. The
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school’s name was Great River Christian School. I had a mentor that helped me around, and it helped a lot. She let me sit with her and introduced me to my friends. I felt more comfortable as part of the group. Then when I moved to Decorah, Iowa, I went to Saint Ben’s for the last half of my seventh grade year. I went to say hello to my class there, but I didn’t stay the whole day. I wish I could have stayed the day, so I could have had a feel of the school and where all of my classes were. Again, it was hard to pin names to faces in a short period. Then I went to Decorah Middle School, but I didn’t get to stay the whole day and get shown around. The reason that didn’t happen was that my parents and I didn’t enroll until the summer of my eighth grade year. When school started, I had one of my friends show me around because we had classes together, and she let me sit with her at lunch. Finally, the last school I transferred to and that I am still at is Mabel-Canton. I remember the day that I came and visited. It was a Friday of my junior year. When I got to the school, I was really nervous because I didn’t know anyone, but I had four wonderful girls show me around. During the day I started to feel more comfortable. I realized that this school would be the perfect fit for me with the small class sizes and friendly people. One last piece of advice. For those of you who have been at the same school and had the same friends for as long as you remember, be friendly to that stranger who walks down your hallway. You really can make or break a school experience for a new student. Dominique Dobson is a student at Mabel-Canton High School. She is one of eight area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its eighteenth year.
Sue’s Muse By Sue Ommen
Women’s History Month I am a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a daughter, a sister. But first and foremost I am a woman. This fact is important as the day I write this column is March 1, the start of the celebration of Women’s History Month. I wonder how many people even know March is Women’s History Month, or even care? Historically, women have had to fight for basic rights and freedoms, and have to still work harder for recognition of their talents and contributions to the larger world. Nearly 500,000 women marched in Washington D.C. in January and it was estimated as many as five million women marched
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Thank you, Thank you! We sure do live in a wonderful community! We were reminded of that, once again by the special shower put on for us by the Area Council of Churches. We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support we received while preparing to reopen the doors of Henrytown Lutheran Church. To everyone who helped plan, organize and volunteer at the shower, we express our heartfelt thanks and gratitude. To everyone who attended -- and it was a terrific crowd -- we enjoyed visiting with you and appreciate your generous gifts. We are back home at Henrytown and are very excited and blessed to continue our journey.
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worldwide. Women walked to raise their collective voices and be heard about not only respect, but also to advocate for legislation and policies regarding women’s rights. Some of you may ask why women’s rights have anything to do with real life? Women still make 78 to 82% of an average man’s pay for the same job that is full-time, year-round. Politicians have long claimed raising women’s pay would hurt businesses, causing them to raise prices, which the consumer would ultimately pay for. In fact, studies have shown higher salaries mean more money to spend, equating to a boost in our economy. By the way, politicians use the same argument against raising the minimum wage. Women make up more than half the population, yet are only represented by about 20% of the members of the U.S. Congress. Minnesota fares better, as 30% of their legislators are women. Legislatures in only three states mandate teaching Women’s History in K-12 classes. Minnesota is not one of them. So why is it important to study women’s history, and celebrate Women’s History Month? The
National Women’s History Project states, “History must tell the whole story. For girls, knowing women’s achievements expands their sense of what is possible. For all of us, knowledge of women’s strengths and contributions builds respect and nourishes self-esteem.” Women may not always feel they have a voice, but they have the power to make change. Start with your daughters and granddaughters and nieces; all of the girls in your life. Give them messages of empowerment. They are the future. Let them know they can do anything they set their minds to. Encourage them to compete in otherwise maledominated fields, such as science and math and business, if their strengths lie in these areas. Check out your school and town libraries and encourage them to order and display books about the achievements of women and books with girls as strong role models. Every library should have displays celebrating Women’s History Month during March. If not, request it. If you wish to know more about Women’s History, check out the National Women’s History Project website, www.nwhp.org. If you Google Women’s History Month, many interesting sites are available. You may be amazed at the breadth and scope of women’s accomplishments.
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We are asking parents of students, former students, current students, principals, and colleagues to nominate a teacher for the honor of being recognized as the Teacher of the Year for 2017. According to a study conducted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, U.S. children spend an average of 943 hours per school year in a classroom among their peers learning math, science, art, reading, language, and a vast array of subjects. Our teachers have the challenging responsibility of inspiring our children to learn. It takes a certain temperament and
versatility. Every child learns in a different way, which presents a greater challenge for teachers. Many teachers spend days, nights, and weekends consumed with figuring out ways to help children reach their full potential. On May 8, 2017, the Fillmore County Journal will share a story about one teacher selected as the Teacher of the Year for 2017. Yes, only one will be selected. “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge,” said Albert Einstein. If you would like to nominate a Teacher of the Year for 2017, please look to page 3 of this week’s newspaper for the nomination form. Please note the deadline of April 18, 2017.
Public invited to March 7 luncheon and reading of Femicide Report in Preston On Tuesday March 7, Anne Detlefsen will be hosting a luncheon from 12-1 p.m. at Fillmore Community Advocates/Women’s Shelter, Inc., 212 Main Ave. SW in Preston to honor the Minnesotans who were murdered by domestic violence in 2016. The release of the 2016 Femicide Report marks 28 years of efforts by the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women (MCBW) to document the deaths
resulting from domestic violence in our state. In 2016, at least 21 people in Minnesota were killed in domestic related homicides. We will read their names aloud, share information, talk about solutions, start conversations to carry into the future and have lunch. It takes a community to keep a victim safe. This luncheon is open to the public. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Hilltop Estates agreement amended By Karen Reisner At the February 27 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, councilors approved a resolution amending the 2008 agreement with Hilltop Estates LLC. City Clerk Joel Young explained the target for the number of lots to be sold by 2023 by the developer will very likely be missed due to the effects of the Great Recession. The developer had agreed to have 155 lots sold by 2023 or the city could assess a penalty amount for every lot short of that goal. The developer of the subdivision had requested a modification of the agreement amending the penalty clause, as he has met all other performance standards. Young suggested the five to six years of economic slowdown impacted the expected sale of lots. A resolution to amend the agreement was worked out over a period of months and went through committee review. Councilor and committee member Paul Novotny called the amended agreement “reasonable.” The city has the ability to levy a penalty, but the original agreement doesn’t say the city has to levy a penalty. We want this (the development) to continue. The amendment includes language that the developer agrees to have a minimum of two houses (one in Hilltop and one in either Lone Stone or Fingerson-
Donahoe Subdivisions) “listed on MLS” at all times. The resolution amending the agreement extends the agreement to the end of 2028 and was approved unanimously. Other business in brief • Chris Giesen presented the annual EDA report. Numerous projects made 2016 a busy year for the EDA. The hotel project continues to be worked on. Phase I renovation at the Center for Arts was ongoing along with efforts through a lobbyist for Phase II renovation funding in St. Paul. Also, a survey was done to assess interest in SEMCAC bussing services for the city. The EDA facilitated the downtown façade improvement grant program. It recommended that the city council look into Industrial Drive improvements to make industrial and commercial lots marketable. Two revolving loans were made to local businesses. • Kristi Clarke presented the Planning and Zoning annual report. Numerous city ordinances were updated in 2016. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan was completed. Other projects included the Assistance to Firefighter’s Grant application. They should learn the results of that application in the coming weeks. There was over $3 million of new residential construction (14
new homes) and over $1.4 million of commercial construction. There was about $72,000 in residential additions and remodels. One hundred nine single family/detached lots in subdivisions have been sold out of 145 available. • A resolution in support of a Southeast Minnesota Regional Economic Development Study was approved. The Southeastern Minnesota League of Municipalities wants the state to fund the study to gather information to better understand future needs for economic development in the region. Sixty-one cities can use the information to plan for the expected growth in the region in the coming years. Giesen noted that a bill is in process in St. Paul. • Young reported that the water meter project continues to progress, adding the system is working well and exceeding expectations. • Approval was given for the Second Consideration of Ordinance #425 Lot Coverage and its publication. • Olmsted County Open Book Board of Appeal is scheduled for April 19. People on the Olmsted County side of the city can talk to the assessor about their property valuation. • Public Works was praised for their clean up in the city after the recent storm.
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Sunday ban on liquor sales. “Personally, I’m kind of 50/50 on it,” he said, “If it were up to me I guess I’d rather see it stay the way it is,” he said. “The problem I have with it is that the only thing it will do for me is take away from my Saturday business and put it into my Sunday business, “ said Lanning. Despite his concerns that adding Sunday hours will not help his business, Lanning plans to open his doors on Sundays. “We’ll be open on Sundays if and when it does happen to pass,” he said. Lanning doesn’t consider remaining closed on Sunday an option. “Everybody says it’s up to the liquor store owners if they want to open or not, which is true, but if I choose not to open then I run the risk of my customers going to Rochester or Stewartville. Who’s to say they’re not going to make a connection with somebody up there and then I lose a customer?” Lori Bakke, owner of Granny’s Liquor in Lanesboro, is equally conflicted about expanding hours to Sunday. “Being a family-owned business, it’s nice to know that on Sundays you can spend it with your family,” she said.
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Bakke noted how customers from other states will welcome the change. “In the summer months we draw a lot of people from Wisconsin and Iowa and they forget that we are not open on Sunday. We (Minnesotans) are kind of conditioned to think ahead, but people from out of state or people who have moved into the state say ‘Oh, I forget that you’re closed on Sunday,’’’ Bakke stated. Bakke expects to limit her Sunday hours seasonally. “I will be open summer months through fall on Sundays. In the winter time, the town is so quiet I don’t think it’s worth being open Sundays. Time will tell,” she mused, “I guess it depends on how everybody reacts.” Bakke also anticipates she will not be open on Sundays past four p.m. “From experience, by 3-4 o’clock on Sundays, Lanesboro really quiets down. It’s not going to be cost effective to be open those extra hours if I don’t have any business,” she said. Pam Brand, owner of Pam’s Corner in Rushford, agrees with Lanning and Bakke concerning liquor sales on Sunday. “Because we’re small here, personally I would rather not be open on Sundays. It’s kind of like a day for ourselves where we don’t have to have another employee on hand to
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work the off-sale part of the business,” Brand said, referring to the separation of the liquor store from her adjacent convenience store. Brand says she has not felt any demand for Sunday liquor sales from customers. “Nobody has said anything like ‘Oh, I wish you were open on Sundays,’” Brand noted. Perhaps because of that, Brand is skeptical that opening her liquor business on Sunday will increases sales. “I don’t think it’s going to generate enough business for us to really make it worth our while,” she said. If the bill does pass, however, Brand says she will open her off-sale liquor business on Sundays. She hopes that the final bill will limit Sunday hours to just one eight-hour shift to make it more cost efficient. “We probably will be open whatever they decide to do,” she said, whether that ends up being 10-6 p.m. or 11-6 p.m. Brand is considering the possibility of closing the liquor portion of her store on Sundays during the winter months. “We just have to see how it all goes,” Brand stated. Rushford Mayor Christopher Hallum sees allowing Sunday liquor sales as a cleaning up of regulations. He pictures the awkwardness of the current Sunday ban in a scenario where legislators say, “‘Here’s the rule, but oh, it all changes on Sunday.’ There are restaurants that have on and off-sale. You go there and say, ‘hey, can I have a six pack to go?’ and it’s like, ‘sure you can...oh, no you can’t, it’s Sunday,’” Hallum recounted. “Let’s clean it up, have the same rules every day of the week to make things easier,” he suggested. Rhonda Wangen, owner of Preston Liquor, questions the need for opening liquor sales on Sunday. “I guess I don’t feel that we need it, but I can see why the border towns want it. As far as I’m concerned, I would just as soon see it not pass.” Similar to Brand at Pam’s Corner, Wangen has not heard a cry from customers for Sunday liquor sales. “People around here are used to it (no Sunday sales). They’re used to picking up on Saturday for the long weekend,” said Wangen, “But the tourists are a little surprised that we’re not open on Sundays.” Wangen is in the process of selling Preston Liquor, but she notes that if the Sunday liquor bill passes and, “If we haven’t sold the liquor store by then, I’m sure I’ll be open whatever they (state legislature) decides. Being from a small town it’s kind of hard not to be open because (customers) would have to drive out of town to get liquor. You don’t want to lose customers over it,” she said. Wangen is in favor of opening at 11 a.m. instead of 10 a.m. on Sunday “because I know they (customers) usually want church over before they start serving alcohol,” she stated. Wangen expects to see a bump in sales, but only in the summer. “I think in the summer it probably will go up a little bit, just because there are so many more tourists. But, the rest of the year I think my Saturday people will just wait until Sunday to buy.” Wangen anticipates that her store would be open Sundays year round, but noted that liquor store
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. hours will be dictated by the city. “The city can override the state when it comes to liquor stores,” she said. Preston Mayor Kurt Reicks noted that the decision of whether to allow Sunday off-sale liquor would have to come from the city council. Reicks personally sup-
ports off-sale liquor sales on Sunday. “Businesses sell liquor on-sale now. What’s the difference if they sell them on-sale or off-sale?” he stated, “The only issue is a lot of liquor stores are family businesses and they like Sunday off, but I think it’s their option to be open Sunday or not.”
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Rushford considers TIF district By Kirsten Zoellner Developer Bluff Country LLC, of La Crescent, has put forth an agreement to the City of Rushford for the purchase of Lot 2, Block 1 in the Himlie Business Park. The goal in development in the southeastern most lost is construction of six, duplex-style townhomes. At the Monday, February 27 council meeting, the city discussed the purchase agreement as well as a counter proposal that would call for the structuring of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district related to the project. Doing so would ultimately make the project more feasible to the developer and allows the city to collect additional tax revenues. Recouping both land and existing infrastructure costs related to Himlie Business Park has
been talked about many times since the land was purchased in 2007. Currently, only one business resides in the park, with two others adjacent to it. Bluff Country LLC offered $48,000 to purchase the land. According to City Administrator Tony Chladek, this would utilize a structured purchase of $8,000 up front, and then additional per unit sold. However, this is not enough to offset land and infrastructure costs incurred by the city. Financial Consultant Mike Bubany, of David Drown Associates, was present at the meeting to add to the conversation and offer a counter idea. “The advantage is you’re recouping some of the costs,” said Bubany speaking of the original offer. “Some is better than nothing.”
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Bubany’s counter idea takes a lower purchase price, but maximizes the city’s return, utilizing a TIF district to capture of city, county, and a portion of school taxes. “The 12 units could generate additional revenue.” He noted that there would be specific obligations to the developer and incentive to sell to income qualifying individuals and families. An “administrative fee”, stated as potentially $2,000, could be applied to the developer price if sold to someone not income qualified. “The carrot before them is the land could be sold at $24,000 if he sells to income qualified folks,” added Bubany. If a TIF district is structured, and left open the maximum of 26 years, it could generate upwards of $190,000 or more for the city through taxes, based on development assumptions. “If we take into account the underlying cost of the land and infrastructure, we want to recoup as much of that as possible,” said Bubany. The Planning Commission reviewed the basic proposal for this project February 21 and noted in their meeting minutes, “A TIF district is potentially the way the city can offer a reduced land price to the developer and over time recover those costs through the increased taxes collected. This type of housing is needed, the area is ready for development, and both the developer and the city will benefit from the partnership, all of which is consistent with the city’s Comprehensive Plan and recent housing needs study.” Bubany did hit at a few questions regarding the TIF district, including how it affects the school. He clarified that the school is not able to capture tax from the district. Doing so would lower debt equalization aid to the
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school due to more taxes being collected, so the school does benefit day one, said Bubany. The project has to go through Planning and Zoning, site plan review, and any public hearing, if necessary. “It’s a counter idea to think about. We’re not under any rush here,” added Bubany. “It appears to be a workable solution,” said Councilor Vern Bunke. “We’ve had success with other TIF districts.” “It’s a pretty good project,” added Chladek. “It will set a tone going forward. We can use that in promotion going forward.” The city will need to determine the cost of investment, plus interest, as well as further infrastructure. Zacher indicated that the city is responsible for the storm sewer and 50% of the electrical utility, both of which can be included in financial planning to make sure the city recoups as much as possible. Roads and all other infrastructure are the responsibility of the developer. Site plans currently indicate three bedroom, two bath, 1,600-1,800-square-foot units on one level with a two-car garage. This meets with the current permitted uses for R3 zoning. “We’re not past the point of no return. There are many steps. If this deal were to crater, you’ll get no bill from me,” added Bubany. Considerable detail will still need to be worked out regarding the zoning configuration of street and utilities and the detailed responsibilities of the developer and the city regarding that infrastructure. The counter proposal was approved by the council and will be presented to the developer. In other news, the city council debated continuing with membership in Southeastern Minnesota Historic Bluff Country Tourism Program (HBC). Mayor
Chris Hallum, who sits on the HBC board, is a fervent promoter of it and recommended the city maintain its membership. Councilors Terri Benson, Vern Bunke, and Mark Honsey expressed some concern, however, with what the city gets for its $1,500 annual cost in the current six-municipality membership. Honsey noted that in 2015, the same discussion had been had by the council and questioned whether or not the organization had turned a corner or not. “Do you see a light at the end of the tunnel?” Benson further questioned what the $1,500 actively went toward and what the goals of the organization were. “The struggle I’m having, there’s not a lot of communities behind it. What are the goals we have, the strategy we have? They just don’t have the results or strive to get the results. It’s not that I don’t believe Historic Bluff Country is important; I do. I just don’t feel the passion to drive that. How is it feeding back to Rushford?” Hallum indicated the organization is working on getting more memberships and that the new website is in operation. Still, some on the council struggled with how it was tying back to the community, a correlation that is hard to track. “Here’s the numbers. Here’s what we’ve done. Here’s what we’re working on. That’s what I need to see,” added Benson. “It’s a piece of the puzzle, but it seems like there’s a lot of pieces missing.” In the end, the council approved the annual membership for HBC for another year. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Wykoff city attorney vacancy By Rich Wicks The Wykoff City Council held a special meeting on March 1 to discuss the city attorney vacancy. All members were in attendance: Mary Tjepkes, Rocky Vreeman, Mayor Al Williams, Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett, and Brody Mensink. Mayor Williams stated, “I called the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) to get their help to see how we should go about this.” Williams then shared that LMC had sent an example of a Request for Proposals used by another Minnesota city (Crosby, Minn.) that had been seeking a new city attorney. The example covers thirteen “bullet points” listed under the heading of Basic Services Requested. Council members agreed that they do not expect a city attorney to attend every city council meeting, but only when asked to attend for specific issues. Brody Mensink suggested asking for a “45-day pay cycle” for the new city attorney, to avoid running into late fees that have
sometimes been paid in the past when legal issues arose, because of the council only meeting regularly once every month. Council members were asked to submit any suggested changes/additions/deletions to City Clerk Becky Schmidt by Friday, March 3. She will then send the final list to the LMC for posting on their website. Rocky Vreeman asked if the city could also advertise in the local newspaper, and the council agreed this would be a good idea. The city may send out individual letters to local attorneys as well. The council discussed what the deadline for applicants should be, and settled upon March 22. A special public meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on March 22 to select a new city attorney from amongst whatever applications come in. Mark Arndt asked why city attorney Tom Manion suddenly resigned. Mayor Williams answered that he heard from Manion on Saturday (February 25) and that Manion had commented about a recent newspaper article on the Wykoff City Council meeting, and that “He felt that he lost the confidence of the city council, and that he would be resigning on Monday (February 27).” The next regular meeting of the city council will be held on Monday, March 13 at 7pm. The public is welcome.
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County approves rezoning requests By Karen Reisner Zoning Administrator Cristal Adkins reported on two rezoning requests for properties located near Chatfield in Chatfield Township at the county board’s February 28 meeting. A public hearing on each request was held at the February 22 Planning Commission. Terence Yust requested the rezoning of a portion of his property (in Section 6) from Agricultural to RA (Residential Agriculture). The purpose for the request was to make it possible to sell a buildable property to Josh Thompson for a new home. The parcel lies about two-tenths of a mile outside of Chatfield along County Road 2. The property would not allow for the building of a new home if still zoned Agriculture due to the fact that there already are three existing homes on the quarter of a quarter section. It was noted at the public hearing that this portion of the Yust land (9.5 acres) is not being used for agricultural purposes and hasn’t been for over a half century. Neighbors were not opposed to the request for rezoning along with the plan to split off a portion of the Yust property. The City of Chatfield is not opposed to the rezoning request and has no plans to annex this property. Chatfield Township officers attended the public hearing and were opposed to the rezoning, noting they don’t acknowledge RA zoning in the township ordinance. Commissioner Duane Bakke said the county doesn’t allow RA zoning over a half mile outside of a municipality. However, this is less than a half mile outside of city limits. He noted there is an existing house on the parcel. That house will be split off with 2.5 acres or more and the newly buildable portion will also be over 2.5 acres. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval and the county board
approved the rezone unanimously with three conditions: the split of the property must leave a minimum of 2.5 acres of land along with the existing dwelling, the rezoning is contingent upon the completed sale of the property to Josh Thompson and the receipt of a completed survey of the split, and a disclaimer is to be recorded to the deed of the property notifying the landowner of the location of the adjacent Chatfield Brush Dump. Lee Novotny requested the rezoning of his property from Agricultural to RA (Residential Agricultural) in Chatfield Township (Section 4). This would allow him to split off a portion of his property and make it salable for the construction of a new home. In the past there was a house located in this vicinity. The property is not currently being used for any other purpose. The city of Chatfield is not opposed to the rezoning. Chatfield Township officers opposed the rezoning of the property at the public hearing. The property is located next to the city limits and Chatfield asked for an Orderly Annexation agreement. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the rezoning and the county board unanimously approved the rezone with two conditions: the landowner must discontinue use of the west driveway access off Highway 52 and the applicant must sign an Orderly Annexation agreement with the city of Chatfield. Other business in brief • Forester Jim Edgar informed the board of the DNR’s intention to purchase some land adjacent to state-owned land. The land is to be purchased from Matt Hellickson and is located in Section 25 of Arendahl Township southwest of Highway 16. It will be added to state forest land and will fall under “in-lieu-of-tax”
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but rather a number of trained, volunteer range safety officers. The coaches are also volunteer. The expense to the team comes with clay targets and ammunition. The fundraiser would see $3,000 worth of tickets raffled off to ticket buyers ages 18 and up for a chance to win a $1,000 shotgun from the manufacturer. This would net $2,000 for the team. Lind’s idea is to take the tickets and divide them up between the number of participants to give them equal ownership over their team fundraising, while offsetting individual costs. Board Director Bonnie Prinsen noted the idea of raffling a gun gave her pause. She further noted gun violence and public perception, as well as the age of ticket buyers being of concern. Lind responded by noting in the 14 years since the inception of the sport, there has not been one incident of injury. He also noted it is the fastest growing high school sport and that 12,000 students, representing 350 schools, are expected to participate in 2017. “Nine weeks with 50 rounds per kid per week; that gets to be pretty amazing in my opinion,” said Lind, who further stressed the education of responsible gun handling as a goal of the sport. “We make sure they’re safe, educating the kids to make sure they’re on the right track. It’s the number one thing; be safe, have fun, and enjoy the outdoors and the sport of it.” Prinsen added that it wasn’t so much the safety of the sport that concerned her, but the 18-year old age of ticket buyers. “Kids can be selling kids a chance to win a gun. I’m not saying I’m against it, it just gives me pause with public perception.” Board Director Joyce Iverson asked whether a non-gun item could be used for the raffle. Lind noted that the manufacturer had partnered with the Minnesota League in fundraising initiatives. Permitting for the raffle will still need to be secured with either the Booster Club or the Sportsman’s Club holding the permit for the team. “I like giving non-traditional students a chance to participate and I like the idea of gun safety officers,” she added. Ultimately, the board approved
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all three of Lind’s requests in a 5:0 vote. Board Members Iverson, Koop, Valerie Howe, John Linder, and Dean Mierau. Members Julie Koop and Jon Pettit were absent. An update on progress at the new school site was given by Tim Robertson of ICS Consulting. “If you haven’t had a chance to see the job site, it’s really taking shape,” said Robertson. Door frames, windows, glass, and wood interior doors are currently being installed and painting is roughly 60-70% complete. Fifty percent of ceilings have been painted and the elevator system is 30% complete, and Robertson estimates another two to three weeks for completion. The gymnasium ceiling is being painted and the space prepped for floor work. Tiling is done and bathrooms are “basically” completed, with fixtures and partitions will be installed soon. The project is 495 days in with another 162 days remaining. “It’s moving along just fantastic. We’re impressed with how smooth and fast the project is tracking,” added Robertson. The board was asked to approve two change orders for the project. Change Order #8 is for $29,229 and encompasses twelve items. Most notably, the addition of a washer and dryer in the boiler room for janitorial staff, changing of locker types in the locker rooms, modification of some walls in the administration offices, addition of trackable card access for the weight room, and changing a chemical storage locker to a storage room. Change Order #9 is for $33,851. Included in it are addition of the new R-P Logo on the wall of the main hallway, some technology amendments to aid in efficiency, addition of a kiln hood, and a change back to a “hammered metal” looking bathroom partition instead of polyphenol. Also included was replacement of a stairwell, steel “I” beam to a low profile, steel beam and relocation of some drains that will give a cleaner appearance to a wood ceiling. “It’s a much better bang for your buck,” added Robertson. The board approved both change orders. The next regularly scheduled board meeting is Monday, March 20, at 5:30 p.m., in the high school biology room. The public is encouraged to attend.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., MARCH 7 â&#x20AC;˘Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* â&#x20AC;˘Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* â&#x20AC;˘Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-6pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* â&#x20AC;˘Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* â&#x20AC;˘Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30am-12:15pm, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* â&#x20AC;˘Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. All levels.*
â&#x20AC;˘Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* â&#x20AC;˘AA Closed meeting, 7pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.* â&#x20AC;˘VFW Auxiliary Monthly Meeting, 7pm, Preston Servicemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club. â&#x20AC;˘Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, PioÂneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*
WED., MARCH 8 â&#x20AC;˘Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* â&#x20AC;˘Trailbusters Meeting, 7pm, American Legion, Mabel.
THURS., MARCH 9 â&#x20AC;˘Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.*
â&#x20AC;˘Senior Coffee and Dessert, 9am, Clara House, Harmony.* â&#x20AC;˘Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.* â&#x20AC;˘Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* â&#x20AC;˘Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* â&#x20AC;˘Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info, (507) 288-6944.* â&#x20AC;˘Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30am-12:15pm, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* â&#x20AC;˘Blood Drive, 12-6pm, Our Savior Lutheran Church, Spring Valley.
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Send an upcoming event: news@fillmorecountyjournal.com â&#x20AC;˘Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.* â&#x20AC;˘Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, Mabel Telephone Company, lower level, 214 N Main St., Mabel.*
FRI., MARCH 10 â&#x20AC;˘Solo Friends Over 50 Group, 6pm, Spring Valley area. For info & location, call (507) 226-4595. â&#x20AC;˘Chatfield NA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*
SAT., MARCH 11 â&#x20AC;˘Spring Valley Food Shelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* â&#x20AC;˘Sons of Norway meets, 2pm, Lanesboro Lodge. Eric Bunge, speaker. â&#x20AC;˘Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507)765-2518.*
SUN., MARCH 13 â&#x20AC;˘Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*
MON., MARCH 14 â&#x20AC;˘Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston. â&#x20AC;˘Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info, (507) 288-6944.* â&#x20AC;˘Preston Senior Potluck, 11:30am, Preston Servicemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, Preston. â&#x20AC;˘Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Preston.* â&#x20AC;˘AA Crossroads Journey Group meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*
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RESPONSIBLE PERSON TO CARE for individual with development disability. Must be over 16 and able to pass background check. Experience preferred, but will train. Hours will vary, can be flexible. Call or text 507-261-6924. h13,20,27,6-o
LANESBORO CHILD CARE CENTER is looking to add a new member to our amazing team. Our center is open year-round from 6:30am-6:00pm. Interested applicants may apply in person at the Lanesboro Child Care Center. Questions? Contact Heidi at 507-4672175. h6,13,20-o
JOIN THE FRIENDLY AND FLEXIBLE team at Stone Mill Hotel & Suites in Lanesboro! Lead Housekeeper, Housekeepers, and Front Desk positions available. Pay depends on positions and experience. Seasonal (May-October) and year-round positions. Pick up application at 100 Easy Beacon Street or call 507467-8663. h27,6-o
JOIN OUR FARM TEAM! Sweet 16 Farm is Houston is looking for a 10hr/ week seasonal employee to help with our organic vegetable, hops, and flower production. Job details and application available at: www.sweet16farm.com or 507-864-2260. h6-o
Spring Valley Living is currently seeking a part-time Cook. Previous experience preferred but not necessary. We will train the right individual. To apply please visit our website at www.springvalleyliving.org/careers or stop in for an application. EOE. h27,6-o
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Contact: DeeDee Valadez-Vick 507.498.3211 Ext. 73425
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FULL-TIME CUSTODIAN opening at Fillmore Central Schools. 2:00p.m. - 10:30p.m. with time split between Harmony and Preston sites. Application available online at FC website: www. fillmorecentral.k12.mn.us or may be picked up in any FC school office. Send completed application to: Heath Olstad, K-12 Principal, Fillmore Central Schools, P.O. Box 599, Harmony, MN 55939. Position open until filled. E.O.E. h27,6-o
BUS DRIVER Part-time Shared with Harmony
Must be able to pass a DOT physical & have a minimum of a class C CDL
LANDSCAPE HELPER WANTED for upcoming season - start in mid-April. Call John 507-272-2692. h6,13-x
Contact: Michelle Borreson 507.498.3211 Ext. 73431
125 5th Ave SE, Spring Grove MN 55974
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GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SERVICES
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Cook Dietary Aide Nurse Nursing Assistant Evening Shift • Full-time or Part-time Housekeeping/Laundry Aide • Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center
For more information contact Business Office at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.
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FILLMORE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT SEEKS A FULL-TIME SENIOR COURT CLERK
This position performs advanced court clerical work and is responsible for court case clerking & processing. Starting wage minimum $17.66/hour plus State of Minnesota employee benefits.
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MABEL Green Lea Senior Living is Looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference
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HELP WANTED: Harmony House Restaurant is looking for a part-time waitstaff. Approximately 20 hours per week. Part-time dishwasher position, approximately 15 per week. Apply at Harmony House Restaurant or contact Marilyn at 507-886-4612. h16,23,30,6,13,20,27,6-o
For a complete description of the position & to apply visit the Careers page at:
MABEL Green Lea Senior Living is Looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference
GROWING MANUFACTURING COMPANY in Houston, MN is looking to fill positions in: customer service, sales, accounting and production. Also looking for someone with web page experience. Assembly in plant as well as in your home. Yes, work from home. Hours: Monday thru Friday 8am-4:30pm. Contact Jan @ 507-896-4824 for more info. h27,6,13-o
for the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). Requires a minimum of an Associate’s degree (AA/AS) or equivalent from an SIGN-ON BONUS accredited school in natural resources management, environmental studies, or related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in these areas. The position includes a variety of technical duties to support the activities of the SWCD, such as survey, design and installation of conservation practices, water quality monitoring, assistance with the Wetland Conservation SIGN-ON BONUS Act, development of conservation plans and GIS. Salary starts at $18.46/hour depending on experience and qualifications. Submit SWCD application, cover letter and resume to the Fillmore SWCD, 900 Washington St. NW, Preston, MN 55965. Applications and job descriptions are available from the SWCD (phone 507-765-3878, ext. 3, or online at www.fillmoreswcd.org). Applications accepted until 4:30 pm on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. Fillmore SWCD is an equal opporunity employer.
GUNDERSEN HARMONY CARE CENTER Where old friends become reacquainted and new friendships are found!
RN/LPN/TMA Full-time & Part-time Positions Available Evening Shift, 2-10pm
Full-Time CNA PM Shift - 2:30-11pm Every other weekend
Contact: Sue Lenz, DON (507) 886-6544 Ext: 73377
GUNDERSEN HARMONY CARE CENTER 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939
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AUCTION CALENDAR Sat., March 4 at 9am - Furniture, antiques, collectibles, tools, and household items. For more information, contact Dick Schwade, Spring Valley Sales, 507-346-2183. Listing in the Journal Sat., March 11 at 9am - Furniture, antiques, collectibles, tools, and household items. For more information, contact Dick Schwade, Spring Valley Sales, 507-346-2183. Listing in the Journal Through Fri., March 31 - 2 parcels offered by the All-American Co-op. Chatfield grain elevator and all related facilities for sale by sealed bid. For more information, contact Glenn Lutteke or Todd Stockdale at All-American Co-op, 507-533-4222. Listing in the Journal
ONLINE AUCTIONS Through Thurs., March 9, 2017 at 7pm - 2 BR ranch home in Rushford, MN. DARR online auction. For more info and complete listing, DARR Auctions & Realty 800-852-0010 or www. darrauctions.com. Listing in the Journal
Through Sun., March 12 at 5:30pm - Davis Rislov hand crafted items, golf items, guns, ammo, coins, tools, toys, furniture, household, antiques and much more! DARR online auction. For more info and complete listing, DARR Auctions & Realty 800-852-0010 or www.darrauctions.com. Listing in Journal.
Through Wed., March 15 at 6pm - Gehling consignment auction. For more info and complete listing, call 507-765-2131 or visit gehlingauction. com. Listing in Journal.
NOTICES A JOINT ANNUAL MEETING of the Big Springs Cemetery Association and St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Cemetery Association, will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 1PM at the Harmony Fire Department meeting hall. n6,13-x CALIFORNIA COUPLE PROMISES baby secure future, loving home near ocean, education and travel, devoted grandparents, gentle pet. Living expenses paid. Call Danny/Aimee 714/305-4299 or attorney 310/663-3467 (MCAN) HERNIA REPAIR? Did you receive a mesh patch between 2007 and the present? If you suffered complications of bowel perforation, abdominal wall tears, puncture of abdominal organs or intestinal fistulae after placement of this device, you may be entitled to compensation. Attorney Charles Johnson 800/535-5727 (MCAN) GOT KNEE PAIN? Back Pain? Shoulder Pain? Get a pain-relieving brace - little or no cost to you. Medicare patients call health hotline now! 800/755-6807 (MCAN) DONATE YOUR CAR truck or boat to Heritage For The Blind. Free 3-day vacation, tax deductible, free towing, all paperwork taken care of 800/439-1735 (MCAN) DISH TV â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BEST DEAL EVER! Only $39.99/mo. Plus $14.99/mo Internet (where avail). Free Streaming. Free Install (up to 6 rooms). Free HD-DVR. Call 800/297-8706 (MCAN) STOP OVERPAYING FOR YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS! Save! Call our licensed Canadian and International pharmacy, compare prices and get $25.00 OFF your first prescription! Call 877/210-2257 Promo Code: CDC201725 (MCAN) BUYING AND SELLING gold & silver, collector coins, diamonds, gold jewelry, silver dollars, rare currency, any gold or silver items. Kuehlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coins, Fairmont, Minnesota, 507/235-3886 (MCAN)
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/s/Lt. Brian K. Miner, Deputy Attorney Daniel E. Dunn Main Street Law Offices PO Box 1627 La Crosse, WI 54602 MAIN STREET LAW OFFICES is attempting to collect a debt on our clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behalf and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. Parcel A: Part of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 5, Township 102 North of Range 10 West, City of Preston, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes 15 seconds East (assumed bearing) along the North line of said NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, 526.00 feet; thence South 00 degree 21 minutes 04 seconds West, parallel with the West line of said NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, 846,76 feet; thence North 79 degrees 02 minutes 18 seconds East, 352.64 feet to the point of beginning of the tract of land to be herein described: Thence continuing North 79 degrees 02 minutes 18 seconds East, 75,00 feet: thence North 32 degrees 45 minutes 02 seconds West, 36,19 feet; thence North 19 degrees 10 minutes 01 second West, 32.04 feet; thence North 04 degrees 56 minutes 51 seconds West, 35.46 feet; thence North 08 degrees 21 minutes 01 second East, 35.03 feet; thence North 21 degrees 12 minutes 58 seconds East, 36.65 feet; thence North 43 degrees 26 minutes 23 seconds East, 103.42 feet to the Southerly right-of-way line of Minnesota Trunk Highway No, 62; thence Southeasterly 296,49 feet along said right-of-way line and along a nontangential curve, concave to the Southwest, having a radius 01 1457.90 feel and a central angle of 11 degrees 39 minutes 08 seconds (chord bears South 50 degrees 48 minutes 23 seconds East and a chord length Is 295,98 feet); thence South 45 degrees 01 minute 20 seconds East tangent to said curve and along said rightof-way line, 14.78 feet; thence North 76 degrees 09 minutes 12 seconds East, along said right-of-way line, 23.37 feet; thence South 44 degrees 58 minutes 48 seconds East, along said right-of-way line, 58.22 feet; thence South 75 degrees 04 minutes 22 seconds West, 430.77 feet; thence North 10 degrees 57 minutes 39 seconds West, 91.50 feet to the point of beginning, TOGETHER WITH and subject to a non-exclusive 50 foot wide easement, for ingress and egress, over and across that part of the NW 1/4 or the NW 1/4 and that part of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 5, Township 102 North of Range 10 West, City of Preston, Fillmore County, Minnesota, the centerline of said easement being described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner 01 said NW 1/4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of the NW 1/4: thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 19 seconds East (assumed bearing) along the North line of said NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, 526,00 feet; thence South 00 degree 00 minutes 39 seconds East parallel with the Westline of said NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, 846,76 feet; thence North 78 degrees 40 minutes 35 seconds East, 352.64 feet; thence South 11 degrees 19 minutes 22 seconds East, 91.50 feet to the point of beginning of said easement centerline: Thence North 74 degreas 42 minutes 39 seconds East, 430.85 feel 10 the Southwesterly right-ofway line of Minnesota Trunk Highway No. 52 and Ihere terminating, The sidelines of said easement are longer or shorter to meet existing properly lines, EXCEPT any lands sold to State of Minnesota In Warranly Deed filed December 1, 2004 as Document No. 343388, and described as follows: That part of the Nonh 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 5, Township 102 Nonh, Range 10 West, shown as Parcel 78 on Minnesota Department of Transportation Right of Way Plat No. 23-65. 730 Hwy16 & 52E (Tax Parcel No. 17.0001.070) EXHIBIT â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? Parcel B: Lot 2 and the East 1/2 of Lot 3 in Block 8 in John Kaerchers Addition to the Village of Preston, Fillmore County, Minnesota, EXCEPT the following described parcel: Commencing 60 feet South of the Northeast corner of said Lot 2, thence North 60 feet; thence West 20 feet; thence Southeast to the place of beginning. Publish 30,6,13,20,27,6
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PUBLIC NOTICES STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: FORECLOSURE Court File No. 23-CV-16-582 NOTICE OF SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE UNDER JUDGMENT AND DECREE Marine Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs. PRESTON IRON WORKS & TRUCK REPAIR, INC., SHELDON L. & SUE ANN KINNEBERG, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPT. OF IRS, MONSANTO, INC., Defendants NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of a Judgment made and entered in the above-entitled matter on December 14, 2016, by the District Court of Fillmore County Minnesota, a certified copy of which has been delivered to me directing the sale of the premises herein after described, to satisfy the amount adjudged due the plaintiff in the above-entitled action from the defendants, as described in the Judgment, the undersigned Sheriff of Fillmore County Minnesota will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash as follows: DATE: Thursday, March 16th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. LOCATION: Main lobby of Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore St, Preston, MN LEGAL DESCRIPTION: See Exhibit â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? PROPERTY ADDRESS: 209 Preston St. NW and 730 Hwy. 16 & 52 E, Preston, MN 55965 PARCEL NUMBER: 17-0001-070 &17-0403-00 The two parcels shall be sold separately, together with all improvements and buildings located thereon, and all rights, title, claim and demand of any nature whatsoever of the defendants in and to the mortgaged premises described above, or any part thereof; that all estates, rights, title and interest of any nature whatsoever, in any way belonging or relating to the mortgaged premises, together with all equipment, fixtures or other property of any kind whatsoever owned by the defendants and located on the mortgaged premises, and all leases and other agreements effecting the use of the occupancy of the mortgaged premises now or herein after entered into, the right to receive and apply rents, issues and profits from the mortgaged premises, and all the proceeds of the foregoing, together with the premises. Dated 01-10-2017 FILLMORE COUNTY SHERlFF Thomas Kaase by
bristol township Audit meeting notice There will be an Audit Meeting for Bristol Township on 7 p.m. Monday, March 13 after the monthly business meeting. Eunice Biel Bristol Township Clerk Publish 6,13 meeting notice lanesboro school board The March 2017 Lanesboro School Board meeting has been rescheduled from Thursday, March 16th to Monday, March 20th. Publish 6
meeting notice richland prairie/scotland cemetery THE RICHLAND PRAIRIE/SCOTLAND CEMETERY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING will be held Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the main floor coffee room of Clara House in Harmony, MN. All who have an interest are encouraged to attend. Publish 20,27,6 CANTON TOWNSHIP ROCK BIDS The Canton Township Board will accept quotes on crushed rock which meets state specifications. Quotes are to be on a per yard basis, delivered, spread and picked up as needed. Quotes are to be sent or delivered to the Township Clerk on or before 5:00pm, March 28, 2017. The board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. Fay Garness Township Clerk Publish 6,13 notice of application for livestock feedlot permit Notice is hereby given per Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 116 that Heusinkveld Farms LLP has made application to the County of Fillmore for a permit to expand a feedlot with a capacity of 500 animal units or more. The existing and proposed feedlot will be located to the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 29 of Forestville Township in Fillmore County, Minnesota. The existing facility consists of 110 Holstein heifers totaling 77 animal units. They are housed in a 38x160 monoslope building on a bedding pack. The proposed facility will be 38x96 monoslope barn that will house 77 animal units on a bedding pack. The total animal unit capacity will be 154 animal units. This publication constitutes as notice to each resident and each owner of real property within 5,000 feet of the perimeter of the proposed feedlot as required by MN State Law. Publish 6,13 Rock quotes yucatan township Yucatan Township will be accepting rock quotes for 3/4 road maintenance rock and ice control rock for the 2017 season. Quotes can be mailed to the Yucatan Township clerk on or before March 24, 2017, or presented at the March 24, 2017 meeting at 4:00 p.m. Quotes will be opened at this meeting. Deborah Dewey Yucatan Township Clerk 8882 East Twin Ridge Road Houston, MN 55943 Publish 6,13
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245 2ND AVE NE HARMONY
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Sealed bids will be accepted until 4 PM on April 5, 2017 at RE/MAX Select Properties for the property located at 245 2nd Ave NE Harmony, MN 55939. Described as: Single family home built in 1949, 1 ¼ story, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, approximately 2706 sq. ft., including basement, 2 car att. garage, Lot size: 100 feet x 111 feet lot. Contact the listing broker below for a Property Information Packet. Legal Description: Lots 1 & 2, Block 2, Ryan’s Second Addition, City of Harmony Tax Parcel ID: #15.0358.000 includes land and buildings. Bids will be opened privately by Seller and Broker. The top three bidders will be notified and must be reachable by phone on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. The top three bidders will required to meet Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 10 am at the RE/MAX office in Harmony for a bid off. Each bidder will be able to raise their bids until the highest and best offer is reached. The successful bidder will be required to immediately enter into a purchase agreement providing earnest money in the amount of ten percent (10%) down and the balance payable upon closing, on or before May 5, 2017. Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any and all technicalities in the bidding process. Announcements on the day of the bid opening shall take precedence over previous advertisements or statements. The property is being sold AS IS, buyers to inspect to their own satisfaction.
OPEN HOUSE DATES: Saturday, March 18, 10 am - noon Tuesday, March 21, 1 -3 pm.
Private showings may be scheduled by contacting listing broker.
All bids must be: in writing, signed by person making the offer, include a return address, best reachable telephone number, include a letter of financial capability supporting the buyers offer, and delivered in a sealed envelope no later than 4 PM on Wednesday April 5, 2017 to RE/MAX Select Properties, Attn: Sealed Bid, 25 W. Center St., P.O. Box 425, Harmony MN 55939.
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Roxanne Johnson, Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI Kelsey Bergey, GRI 25 W. Center St. Harmony MN 55939 PH: 507-886-4221 www.SEMNrealestate.com Roxanne@harmonytel.net Minnesota & Iowa Licensed Each office independently owned & operated.
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$129,900 209 MAIN ST SOUTH, CHATFIELD
#4073199 • Commercial building with great visibility in downtown Chatfield
LISTINGspace • Large display window • 4,706 sq. ft. ideal for NEW retail/office • Renovated handicap bathroom • New commercial grade carpet • Tons of storage in full basement with concrete floor • Second level offers 2-1 bedroom remodeled apartments
TIM DANIELSON
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#4074414
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2,420 sq. ft. • New flooring • Hardwood floors • Radon mitigation system • Deck • Updated windows & electrical service • Steel siding • Main floor Laundry room & bathroom remodel • LL family room/den • 1 Car garage with room to add 2nd stall
NEW LISTING $159,900 224 MILL CREEK ROAD NW, CHATFIELD #4077093
• 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath • 2 Car Garage • 1,480 sq. ft. • Everything on Main Level • Handicap Accessible • 9’ Ceilings • 3’ Doors • In-floor heat • Gas Fireplace • Master Suite with walk-in closet • Creek view • No Association Fee • Great location • Quick Possession STEWARTVILLE OR ROCHESTER SCHOOLS
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428 HILLSIDE DR SE, CHATFIELD
$244,900 #4073229
• 3 Bedrooms on Main • 2 Baths • 3 Car garage • 0.42 acre • Open floor plan • Paneled doors • Large foyer • 2,656 sq. ft. • Custom cabinets • Granite tops • Island • Hardwood floors • Master suite w/walk-in closet • Tray ceiling • Large foyer • Vaulted ceiling • Expand in the lower level • Great location AFFORDABLE ACREAGE ON BLACKTOP
122 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD
$299,900 #4072386
• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 5,388 sq. ft. • 3 Car garage • Original woodwork • Elaborate craftsmanship • 10’ ceilings • Double staircases • Pocket doors • Ash/Maple/Oak floors • Remodeled kitchen with granite tops & butler pantry • Finished walk up attic • Large corner lot • 2 Covered porches • “Milo White House” (Hazelwood) on the National Register
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$279,900 6300 SOUTH POINTE DR SW, ROCHESTER #4077173
• 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath • 3 Car garage • 2,723 sq. ft. • Open layout • Vaulted ceilings • Paneled doors • Master suite • Custom kitchen • 0.71 Acre lot • Adjacent to park and in an established neighborhood • Still time to pick colors and finishes • Model Home
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204 DIVISION ST NE, CHATFIELD
$124,900 26026 COUNTY 1, SPRING VALLEY #4075046 • 1 Bedroom • 2 Car garage • Shed (16’x24’) • Remodeled kitchen with cherry cabinetry • Vinyl Siding • Replacement windows • Deck • Built in 1949 • Private setting • Shared well
SOLD 235 5TH AVE SE, HARMONY • 4 Bedrooms D • 2 Car SO• 2LBaths, 712 CLIFF ST NE, CHATFIELD • 3 Main floor bedrooms •¨2 Updated
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306 1ST ST E, FOUNTAIN
$79,900 #4076118
• 2 Bedroom (Main) • 1 Bedroom, Den (Second) • Separate Access, Furnaces, Electric meters & Laundry • Oversized 2 car garage (24’ x 30’) built in 1994 • Includes additional lot (50’ x 140’) • Affordable living • Ideal owner occupant & long term renter on 2nd level
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1147 JOHN & MARY DR. SE, CHATFIELD • 5 Bedroom • 3 Full baths • 722 sq.
205 HUDSON AVE, CANTON
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$189,900 106 FILLMORE ST NE, CHATFIELD #4076078
• 5 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 672 sq. ft. Garage w/workshop • 3,336 sq. ft. • Original woodwork • Double staircase • Pocket doors • Crown molding • Built-ins, Wood floors • 2nd Floor laundry • Finished walk-up attic (5th bedroom) • Permanent siding • Good roof • Loaded with character
LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE EYOTA – 0.24 acre lot in established neighborhood with city utilities backing up to City Park. #4075127 $21,500 FOUNTAIN – Large level lot (132’ x 300’) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900 LANESBORO – CARROLTON TOWNSHIP – 12 acres of woods with approximately 400’ of creek frontage and adjoins State land. Ideal for hunting, recreation or weekend getaway. #4076539 $60,000 LANESBORO – New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $99,900 $87,900 $74,900 LANESBORO – 2 rural acreage subdivision lots (3.77 acre & 5.76 acre) Call for details! $69,900/each CHATFIELD – Affordable 0.24 acre lot suitable for walkout along Amco Drive SE with city utilities. #4076290 $40,000 CHATFIELD – Commercial lot offering 0.85 acres, city utilities, level, 311 feet of Hwy 30 frontage, ready to build & only couple blocks off Hwy 52. #4062958 $89,900 CHATFIELD – 5 acres tucked in the valley with 429 feet of Root River frontage including an old farm house (gutted) to remodel for your permanent home or cabin. Small pasture for the animals, nice views & short drive to town. #4075434 $115,000
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707 S. SECTION AVE, SPRING VALLEY • $139,000
Beautifully renovated 4 bdrm, 2 bath home with all Charming 4 bdrm 2 bath home with UCED RED the old world charm with original woodwork, crown character and charm. Hardwood floors, molding, maple hardwood floors, & open staircase original woodwork, open staircase, paneled - with all the modern conveniences with updated doors, French doors, 2 wood fireplaces, kitchen, new cupboards, countertops & center island, and main floor laundry & 1/2 bath. Bedrooms walk-up attic, 4 season porch, updated are located in upper level and are all generous in kitchen, walk out, and new updated electrical panel. This property size, walk-in closets, walk-up attic and full bath. The formal dining area has is partially fenced and sits on just under an acre of land. Large French doors leading to the living room. Steel siding, metal roof and open 3 enough for growing room. This one is sure to please! season porch. This one has it all and is in move-in condition. UCED
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423 N PARK DRIVE, SPRING VALLEY • $279,000 Beautiful custom built home with numerous ING updates and amenities. Handicap accessible LIST NEW property, sits on 3/4 acre lot, and conveniently located close to shopping areas, medical facilities, banks and gas stations. Gorgeous sun-filled sunroom, corner gas fireplace, custom cabinetry, ceramic tile and hardwood floors. Also, transom windows and tray ceilings. Master bedroom with walk in closet and master bath w/separate shower. Heated garage, built-in shelving in both garage and storage shed for extra storage. Move-in condition!
814 CRESTWOOD COURT SPRING VALLEY • $23,000 If you are looking to build your “dream” home this is a lot in an excellent location. Located on cul-de-sac road in newer subdivision. Please call me for more information on new tax incentives with the City of Spring Valley for building a new home in 2017!
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200 N. HURON AVE, SPRING VALLEY • $134,900 Spacious 4 bdrm, 2 bath home situated on large UCED D E R corner lot. Flooring is updated and new carpet. Knock down ceilings, some new sheet rock, eat-in kitchen w/pantry, formal dining room w/ bay window, leaded glass windows, original wood work and main floor bedroom & bath (currently used as office/den). Windows have been updated, vinyl siding & 2 car detached garage. You’ll love the fenced yard, back yard deck with standing planters and beautiful front porch entrance. This property is ready for immediate occupancy and is in move-in condition.
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remodeled 3 bdm, 2 bath home. French doors, hdwd floors, updated baths, main floor laundry, updated kitchen, new electrical & plumbing, vinyl siding, newer roof and windows. Large back deck with 10x10 canopy, circle drive, storage shed & 25x30 Quonset garage. This property is ready to move right in!
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1616 HILL ST SW CHATFIELD
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385 HILLSIDE SR. SE
$39,500 $135,000 $725,000 Spud Boy Diner CHATFIELD 15 2ND ST SE 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Large main floor master suite • (West Chatfield) • Wooded 4.51 acres • Quiet setting Large corner lot • Close to elementary • Close to 105 PARKWAY AVE Remodeled bathrooms • New metal roof • Updated kitchen beautiful scenery • Opening living and family room • CHATFIELD LANESBORO Large remodeled master bedroom • Remodeled bath golf course • Open to builders • City Utilities • Built-in hutch • Main floor laundry • Over sized 2+ garage • Commercial building • Large kitchen and dining • Patio • 2 car garage • Maintenance free siding • d/o Commercial building Maintenance free siding • Price includes new septic ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE Owner is retiring • Unique diner (1927 Goodell 3 story building with finished basement • 8 rental CED $249,900 REDU Diner Car) • High traffic area • Scenic Lanesboro • units for income • All bar equipment will stay • Newer $149,500 14807 HIGHWAY 30 SE FORESTVILLE STATE PARK Located on Main St • Close to state trail • Property elevator • Newer sprinkler system • Updated and $69,900 300 KIRKWOOD ST E. ready for business • Ideal for bar, restaurant, office CHATFIELD LANESBORO runs down to Root River • Room for outside seating space, any type of retail • Unlimited possibilities • Was a hotel, medical center and bar 6.58 acres • Close to new elementary • Edge of city limits 3 bedrooms • d/o • formal dining room • living room • large open 2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, • Turn key operation • Blacktop road • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Wood floors • kitchen w/ dining • wood floors • main floor laundry • enclosed fishing, camping • Private • Ideal for $110,000 $114,900 Covered patio • Deck • Built-ins • 2 car attached garage porch • patio • deck • 2 car garage • storage shed • private yard house or cabin • 4+ heated garage/shop (1,536 sq. ft) • 2 additional out overlooking Sylvan Park • shop area in lower level 137 ST. PAUL ST 90 MAIN STREET buildings • Sold as-is PRESTON $169,900
$98,900
626 CLIFF STREET NE CHATFIELD
3 bedrooms • large fenced yard • newer windows • living room • dining room • covered patio quiet street
$108,500
712 CLIFF ST NE CHATFIELD
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3 bedroom • 2 baths • Remodeled and updated • 2 car attached garage • Open kitchen and dining room • Family room with gas fireplace and builtins • Steel siding • Screened-in porch • Private back yard • Storage shed • Move-in ready
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9 TWIFORD ST CHATFIELD
Updated 1 1/2 story • Main floor master bedroom • Main floor laundry • 2 bedrooms • d/o • Newer roof • Newer furnace • Covered porch • Vinyl siding • Overlooks park • Close to trail and trout stream
Old bank building • 3 vaults still available • Multiple Office Space • Unlimited potential for investment • 3 rentals on 2nd levels • Enclosed porch area
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Love where you live! Just blocks from the Upper Iowa River & easy drive to Decorah. Spacious home w/attached 2 car and large corner lot. $127,900
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