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New Rushford-Peterson school County Board discusses veterans home proposal building nears completion

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Rushford-Peterson School Superintendent Chuck Ehler stands under one of the natural light features in the new school. The ceilings on the left are cloud ceilings, which are set to different heights to create the feeling of open space.

Photo by Barb Jeffers The combined square foot- building.

By Barb Jeffers age of the Rushford school and There are many special feabarb@fillmorecountyjournal.com the Peterson school currently in tures in the new school that stu Although the school year is use is approximately 167,000 dents and staff will appreciate. winding down, there is already square feet.

The students are sure to enjoy much excitement and anticipa- Three things the design com- spending time on the “learning tion in the Rushford-Peterson mittee focused on were lots of stairs,” where the students can school district for the begin- natural light, functionality and gather with friends, have class ning of the 2017-2018 school quality of construction and “we meetings and more. year by students, staff and com- are on target to meet all three,” The gymnasiums will be a munity members as construc- states Ehler. hit with community members, tion on their new school will The design team, consisting students and visiting teams as soon be complete. of community members and the elementary/middle school Superintendent Chuck Ehler school district staff, worked gymnasium holds approximatewas gracious enough to give me with the architect and he took ly 500 people and along with a tour of the facility on Tues- all of their thoughts into con- the home team locker rooms, day, April 4, 2017 and to share sideration. “He went around there is also a changing room many interesting facts about the Rushford area and looked directly off the gymnasium for the new school. to see what was kind of native The large size of the school, to the area” says Ehler, and Comment on this article at 170,000 square feet, is evident incorporated natural stone and www.fillmorecountyjournal.com as one approaches the building wood into the design of both and even more so once inside. the exterior and interior of the See RP SCHOOL Page 2  MON., TUES., & WEd. CLOSED THUR. 4pm-8pm FRI. 4pm-9pm SaT. 11am-9pm SUN. 11am-8pm

Several veterans and Rep. Greg Davids attended the April 11 County Board meeting for a discussion regarding the proposal for a state veterans home to be located in Fillmore County.

County EDA Director Sam Smith, Preston and Spring Valley EDA Director Cathy Enerson, and Rep. Davids lead the discussion. Smith explained the EDA is looking at the proposed veterans home from a financial, investment stand point. The EDA has recommended the county along with municipal, non-profit and donations from other sources pledge funds to help facilitate bringing this project to Fillmore County.

Davids maintained this is a long term project, calling this the first year in maybe nine years. His bill had a hearing in the Veteran Affairs Committee, was referred to State Government Finance,

and has now moved to Capital Investment. Davids said there is a great need for a veterans home in Fillmore County. The facility would serve 15 counties in southeastern Minnesota.

The original bill called for a 140 bed facility. That is to be changed as there is a call for 144 more beds statewide. Two facilities each would provide 72 beds. Davids said he will have an amendment drafted to make the change to 72 beds. However, he does not expect a veterans home to be included in a 2017 bonding bill. Operating funds would also have to come out of the Finance Committee. Davids suggested that even if everything passed today, the facility wouldn’t be built for at least five years.

A state veterans home will only be for Minnesota residents and will be owned and operated by the state. Commissioner Mitch Lentz said if it is based on need, See VETERANS HOME Page 9 

Ostrander child abuse update

By Paul Trende paul@fillmorecountyjournal.com

On January 23, 2017, Ryan Robert Rechtzigel, 37, and Angela Lynn Stewart, 32, both of Ostrander, appeared in Fillmore County Court. Each faced eight felony charges relating to a well-publicized November 17, 2016 incident notably involving methamphetamine possession around a child and multiple child abuses. Each pleaded guilty to Third Degree Assault, Past Pattern of Child Abuse, Aid and Abet, felony charges stemming from an incident that occurred earlier in

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The couple was sentenced on March 27. Stewart received a 220 day jail sentence, Rechtzigel 210 (some of which has already been served). Each is to pay a $1,000 fine and fees totaling $1,165. Each has a 21-month stayed sentence at Minnesota Correctional Facilities (Rechtzigel at St. Cloud, Stewart at Shakopee) hanging over their heads for five years, or the duration of probation. The conditions of said five-year probation include; See ABUSE Page 13 

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visiting athletes.

The high school gymnasium is a “top down” gymnasium, states Ehler, “so when you are upstairs you are looking down into the gym,” he explains. The high school gymnasium has seating for 1,100 and features a catwalk all the way around.

There is also a commons area with cafe style seating so spectators can view the action in the gym while comfortably having a snack or visiting with friends.

There are numerous “breakout spaces” throughout the school which will give kids a place to quietly get homework done or have student meetings.

Conference rooms are located in many areas of the school as well, which will be used for various purposes.

“One of the features of all the classrooms is their ceilings are at angles,” notes Ehler. The reason for this is to allow light to come all the way in to the room because when ceilings are level the light only makes it so far in.

If kids can get excited about ceilings they will be when they see the “cloud ceilings” in different areas of the school. Cloud ceilings are different sized lights at different levels which give the feeling of open space.

The modern kitchen area is large enough to accommodate two serving lines, which will make meal time run smoothly

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and quickly.

The library/learning center located on the top floor takes full advantage of the natural light with large windows that showcase the view of the Rushford Valley. In this area is also where the reading nook is located. The reading nook is a tri-level area where students can spend time enjoying their favorite book or host a reading group.

An impressive theatre awaits the start of concerts, plays, and many other artistic endeavors with seating for 400. The stage is not the typical stage, as it extends out in a half circle making those on the stage closer to the audience.

Behind the stage is a scenery room for storing scenery and other accessories. Conveniently, there are big double doors leading from the theatre to the metal shop and wood shop just down the hall so if a large piece of scenery is built in the shop it can easily be brought in the scenery room.

Also close to the stage and theatre is the music area, so when there are school concerts kids can come out of their designated music room and be in the theatre or on the stage very quickly.

The chemistry and science rooms feature plenty of very nice cabinetry and the science room has grow windows installed so the students will be growing various plants as part of their learning experience.

What we used to call water fountains are no longer water fountains, but instead are called “hydration stations” as students can fill their water bottles as well as get a drink of water. Several hydration stations are located conveniently around the school.

Ehler states that the school is an “automated” building, meaning the doors will automatically lock at designated times. Visitors will need to stop in to the district office area to state their business before being allowed in the building.

Construction began on the

Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips! new Rushford-Peterson school in November 2015 and is scheduled to be completed by August 15, 2017. “The classroom area is 90% complete, with basically just flooring left to be done,” notes Ehler, saying that the general contractor, Weiser Brothers of La Crescent, Minn., understood that they wanted them to put the emphasis on the classroom areas of the building so staff could begin moving in.

“We are on target to begin that process in June,” states Ehler, as he says, “staff is welcome to come in this summer to set up

their classroom,” which will be an exciting time for everyone.

“Progress has been steady and very good,” says Ehler, adding, “Weiser Brothers have been very good to work with,” and completion of the project is just around the corner. “Two short months here we will be moving” into the new school, says Ehler.

As the flooring needs to be installed and final punch lists completed, tours of the school will not be offered until construction is complete, although there will be an open house sometime in August.

The view of the new Rushford-Peterson school, which will be open in time to welcome students in the fall of 2017.

Photo by Barb Jeffers

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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 The Kingsland facilities dilemma: a common sense solution Area citizens are well aware of the struggle the Kingsland District has endured in recent years regarding facilities.

The defeat of a dual referendum last fall that would have built a sizable addiJeff Erding tion in Spring Valley, [allowing the District to abandon the Wykoff facility] and increase district income per student did not make the situation any easier. Enrollment continues to decline, exacerbating an already tough situation. It now appears the Board is considering the nuclear option by building a gymnasium and early childhood wing in Spring Valley as cheaply as possible, thus negating the requirement for voter approval. That is a bad idea.

Before revealing the proposed solution, I want to clear up the misconception that I bear ill will toward the Kingsland School Board and Administration. I admire the board members for the commitment they have shown to our District and students. Having served on two facilities committees and attended countless board meetings and study sessions with them, I can say without reservation that each and every one is participating with the best interests of the District and students in mind. Because I have been outspoken in disagreeing with some actions and policy does not negate my utmost gratitude for their willingness to serve. I lack expertise Editorial Cartoon

in many areas of school operation, but I do have considerable skills in facilities maintenance. I remain committed to help the District.

Declining enrollment is the big driver of District problems.

Some projections suggest further drops in class size perhaps to below 30. But the rapid growth of Rochester could cause a population infusion in the area. No one knows for sure. In 2006, I attended a meeting where a retired school administrator informed us that in 15 years, it is possible only two high schools would exist in Fillmore County.

Having talked with hundreds of District residents, what is the solution? What will voters support? I believe the answer is: Utilize the facilities and space we have to its maximum potential and see where the numbers trend. In five years, we should know.

How can we do that when 10 million dollars are needed for upgrades in Wykoff alone? The answer is we can provide a safe and adequate learning environment at both locations for far less. Regarding Wykoff: • Forget new boilers, a new electrical service, and a state of the art 100% climate controlled environment. Upgrade the temperature controls and get the ventilation systems working as they should.

• Abate the bad spots in the 1975 gym and repair as needed. Forget new bleachers and baskets. Can we remove the awful plastic seats? Let’s do it, resurface as needed.

• Exterior doors and windows need upgrades? Do it.

• How about the roof? At 12 years of age, it should have eight years left IF properly maintained. Clean the gutters and downspouts, do repairs and maintenance, no need to spend over a million for a new roof.

In Spring Valley, follow the same approach. Roof, security, air quality. But how about facility use?

• Wykoff is underutilized.

Move enough classes to Wykoff to free up space in Spring Valley for early childhood and an infant daycare.

• With two facilities, we must have an administrator at each facility to enforce discipline. If we have a full-time superintendent, that person should be one of them.

I believe a building referendum for under five million would pass if properly presented. I believe voters would also approve an operating levy increase to put Kingsland on par with other local schools.

The process must be transparent, the scope well defined, and it must be presented in a personal public environment. Six hundred residents signed the petition to keep both facilities.

Why is this the best solution? It positions the District to be prepared for any situation.

If student numbers cause a realignment of area schools due to dropping numbers, we have not built new facilities that may sit empty. If student population rises, we could return to a middle school concept with plenty of room without expensive new buildings. If you agree, let our board know. The students deserve our support.

Respectfully, Jeff Erding

Healthcare vs. wealthcare It’s been very tempting to just copy the phrase “people should be taken care of if they get sick or hurt” one hundred times and submit it as my article, but I don’t think that would make it past the editors.

But in truth, that’s the whole idea.

Following Eric Leitzen the non-start of the American Healthcare Act (which some of you might know better as TrumpCare or RyanCare) America’s health system, and its many failures, has been brought to the forefront. Both the AHCA and the original ACA (which you may know as Obamacare) have ugly, glaring issues, chief among them big fat payouts to medical companies who seem incapable of putting people in front of profits.

In short, we’re one of the few developed, advanced countries in the world that doesn’t have guaranteed healthcare. We’re one of the few countries in the world where you can go broke just because you got sick.

We have the intestinal forti-

Government this week • Monday, April 17, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m.

• Monday, April 17, Kingsland School Board, District Conference Room, 6:30 p.m.

• Monday, April 17, Chatfield School Board, High School Media Center, 7 p.m.

• Tuesday, April 18, MabelCanton School Board, Media Center, 7 p.m.

• Tuesday, April 18, Rushford Village City Council, CRV Office, 7 p.m.

• Thursday, April 20, Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m.

• Thursday, April 20, Lanesboro School Board, Elementary Library, 7 p.m.

• Thursday, April 20, Fillmore County Planning & Zoning Commission, Commissioner’s Board Room, 7 p.m.

• Monday, April 24, Rushford-Peterson School Board, Rushford Biology Room, 5:30 p.m.

• Monday, April 24, Spring Valley Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.

• Monday, April 24, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m.

• Monday, April 24, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

Schedule subject to change.

tude to stand up and proclaim we’re the best in the world, but we’ve got middle-class people dying of easily treatable diseases because they can’t afford the ridiculously high prices? Excuse me, friend, but that dog won’t hunt.

If we want America to truly be exceptional, it’s time we start acting like it.

There’s a bill currently going through Congress (although as of this writing our representative, Tim Walz, has yet to get on board) called HR676. It’s not a sassy name, but what it says is that if you get sick, you’ll get help. If you get hurt, you’ll get help. No time spent on hold, no surprises when you find out this procedure was covered but this one wasn’t, it’s Medicare-for-all. You need help? You get help. Simple as that. Best of all, how do we pay for it? With a tax on Wall Street speculation, which you might know as those same chuckleheads that crashed the economy back in 2008. In case you forgot, the government spent our tax money to bail them out when they messed the bed. This is less like a punishment of the grossly rich and more like all of us asking for our money back.

Think about that. Imagine if you were told to invest in a company that’s on the ropes, that it’ll pay off in the long run... but when it’s back in fighting shape all the bosses See HEALTHCARE Page 5 

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just take the money and run.

What would you do? Would you ask for your money back?

Of course you would. We as regular, everyday Americans were told to invest in these Wall Street con artists because it would be good for the country.

Now, almost ten years later, we’re working harder, doing more, making less, and we can’t even pay our medical bills. Our food is fake, our water isn’t safe to drink, and a bunch of us lost our homes. Meanwhile, these bozos cut our jobs so their profits go up and we’re supposed to believe it’s because they deserve it? Sorry Charlie, but you’d still be cleaning out your desk if our taxes hadn’t put you back on your feet, and now it’s time to pay up. I don’t think asking that our children stay healthy is too much to ask in return, but that might mean you’ll have to sell one of your gold-plated toilets, boo-hoo for you.

We should not treat “being healthy” like a Cadillac or caviar. We should not think that just because you happened to be born into a family with more money than good taste, you get to get cancer treatment and we don’t. We should not have our brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers, children & even grandparents hooked on painkillers supplied by a greedy, Wall Streetbacked company because they couldn’t afford to get that knee, or that back, or that ankle looked at. We’re the richest country the world has ever seen, darn it, and yet we refuse to keep our own people healthy because, I guess you didn’t want it hard enough?

That’d like Adrian Peterson saying he could still go when his ACL was blown. It just makes you look like a fool. Let’s stop looking like fools. Let’s take the time, heal ourselves, and come back stronger than ever.

Journal Writing Project

Different realities There are a few ways in which one can go to a reality that isn’t the one she or he is in now, or at least that’s what it feels like.

Movies and books can take you from one place to a different one in an instant. My favorite way to get out of Alexis King the reality in which we live is books. Books are my favorite pastime and the easiest way for me to get sucked into a completely different reality and live someone else’s wonderful life. Well, I guess it’s not only great lives that the people in the books have, but they’re different lives. Lives that I can’t live, but I wish I could. People I wish I could meet, but can’t due to the characters being fictional.

You see, while I do enjoy reading, I usually don’t have the time to read because my life is pretty much being consumed by school and work. The only time I have time to read currently is usually during study hall, and I should probably be working on homework. I guess that I read during study hall to get away from school.

I mean, we have to go to school for five days a week for seven hours.

Sitting down for about an hour at a time and dealing with people that you sometimes don’t exactly like gets pretty tiring. Books get me out of the depressing time that school brings to me. Even if it is only an hour that I get to go to a different world, it helps.

People read books to get out of reality, not just only because they are depressed and don’t like the world they’re in, but I do believe people want to go to a different

Teacher of the Year nomination deadline April 18

Letter about the reason for Easter...

To the Editor, “Jesus didn’t come to save civilization from wreckage, He came to save man from the wreckage of civilization” –Adrian Rogers.

He came to seek and to save that which was lost. He didn’t come to bring peace to the world, but to bring division. (Matt.10:34) Because the world does not believe God and those of us who do believe Him will automatically be going upstream against the world. So... are you a part of the world? Somebody says, well, no because I’m doing the best I can, you know...keeping the ten commandments, obeying the golden rule, or living by the teachings of the sermon on the mount. So are you gonna get to Heaven? You’d have to say, “I hope so.” The reason you can only “hope” and not “know” is because you are basing your hope on the shaky foundation of your own works. If you base your hope on the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross, you can be sure. I think one of the biggest lies the devil has ever gotten people to believe is that you can’t know for sure whether you’ll go to Heaven or Hell. The worst part is that people believe it and are completely at ease about it. Dear friend, Jesus Christ has paid for yours and my sins. (2 Corinthians 5:21) “For He (God) hath made Him (Jesus) to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him (Jesus). My sins are put on Jesus’ account and His righteousness is put on my account. And that is why I can know that I’m going to Heaven. I owed a debt that I could not pay, Jesus paid a debt that He did not owe.

Aaron Swartzentruber Greenleafton, MN

The Teacher of the Year nomination deadline is April 18, 2017. The Fillmore County Journal has received many nominations for teachers from school districts throughout Fillmore County. The nomination form can be found on page 3 of today’s Fillmore County Journal.

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reality to see what things are like through someone else’s life. Like my favorite character to follow around is Maria from See Me by Nicholas Sparks. She lives the adventurous life and has some pretty great family and friends, she’s got a good job and she makes time for outdoorsy stuff. Something I wish I could do.

They want to see through the eyes of their favorite characters. Those characters could remind them of someone they know in reality. That person could be someone they really look up to, so they think of the character as that person. So it could feel like looking through the eyes of a friend instead of the actual character. I guess it just varies. Even though you see them a certain way in a book, movies that are made about them can change the look of the characters without a single thought.

You can see them in your head one way, and in the movie they will more than likely look completely different. That’s why everyone likes the books better because the movies usually don’t follow the plot from

the book. Therefore, it’s easier, and way better to read books to escape to a different reality. If you don’t like to read, maybe you should pick up a book that’s the same genre as the movies you enjoy to watch, and you might be able to read it. You never know until you try.

Trying to escape reality is a lot easier than you think. You just have to pick up a book and really enjoy it; that’s all it takes. If you can’t picture yourself in the characters’ shoes, you’re probably not as into it as you think. Books are fun, and you live a different life, if even for a short time. Enjoy it, there’s nothing like it. You can travel the world, but nothing is quite like traveling into a book and living someone else’s life. Books are a marvelous creation, and you should cherish them with your life.

Alexis King is a student at MabelCanton High School. She is one of eight area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its eighteenth year.

We need to safeguard the “public” in public office For the last few years, I’ve been keeping a file of clippings about the erosion of transparency and candor in government.

I’m sorry to report that it’s getting rather full.

This is not a good thing.

Public officials should feel strongly Lee H. obliged to do Hamilton their business in an open and upfront manner.

If they don’t want to be scrutinized, then the burden surely has to be on them to say specifically why that’s necessary.

This doesn’t seem to be a commonly held view in Washington these days, though the precedent for non-disclosure is bipartisan. News conferences have been rare for Mr. Obama and Mr. Trump. During the George W. Bush administration the NSA wiretapped Americans’ overseas communications based on legal justifications that were withheld from the public.

Under the Obama administration, the Justice Department pushed to compromise a fundamental principle under which federal agencies made public their rationale for how they interpreted and administered the law.

The current administration has made policy-making more secretive than ever. President Trump refuses to release his tax returns. There have been constant attempts to draw a curtain over possible ties between Trump aides and Russia. The

secretary of state talks about shifting policy toward North Korea — but gives no indication of what that policy is. He says, “I’m not a big media press access person.” The President has promised to rip up the Iran nuclear agreement, but has not done it and doesn’t tell us what his policy toward Iran is. Asked his Syria intentions by reporters, President Trump responded, “I’m not going to tell you.”

There are legitimate secrets and reasons for non-disclosure, of course, and when public officials state occasionally that they cannot speak to a given question and lay out the reasons why, people tend to accept it.

All too often, though, classification and obfuscation are used to avoid debate and scrutiny for political reasons — or to protect bureaucrats or public officials whose actions simply could not hold up under the light of rigorous scrutiny.

Policy makers need to respect the interest and the intelligence of the voters, and heed their obligation to the voter for candor and disclosure. Our representative democracy depends on voters developing discriminating judgments about policies and politicians, and they can’t do it if vital information is withheld from them.

There’s no reason for the public to brook such disrespect. We need to demand open communication, straight talk, and more complete disclosure of information. This is our democracy. Let’s treat it that way.

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of Lanesboro, Minn.; many nieces, Lime Springs, Delores Nagel of Ronald Melvin Olson Stewartville, and Curt (Trudy) Ronald Melvin Olson, 65, of nephews and friends.

Mensink of Marshall, Minn.; and Lanesboro, Minn., passed away He was preceded in death by his a sister-in-law, Dolly Mensink of peacefully in his home on Tuesday, mother and father, Marjorie and Craig “Oly” Olson Henry Olson; mother and father-inPine Island, Minn.

April 11, 2017.

Craig “Oly” Olson, age 64, of law, Arlene and Ferdy Boyum; and a

Johnny was preceded in death

He was born Fairmont, Minn., formerly of John “Johnny” Mensink special friend, Randy Harmon.

Mabel, passed away Friday, April John A. “Johnny” Mensink, age by his parents, a sister, Carol January 30,

The family would like to thank St. Lou Mensink; a brother, Arlyn 1952 to Henry 7, 2017 at his 86 of Harmony, Minn., died SunCroix Hospice staff, family, friends Mensink; and three in-laws: Emil and Marjorie home. day, April 9, 2017 at the Spring and neighbors for all of their help Souhrada, Evelyn Mensink and (Ivey) Olson Craig was Valley Nursover the past year.

Newt Nagel. in Lanesboro, born Januing Home in Ron was extremely blessed and Minn. Ron ary 30, 1953 Spring Valley, will be truly missed by his family lived in in Spring Minn. Funeral and friends.

L a n e s b o r o Kenneth Edwin Eickhoff Grove, Minn., services were Kenneth Edwin Eickhoff, 81, and attended Ronald Melvin A memorial service took place to Orvel and held 10:30 Olson 11 a.m., Saturday, April 15, 2017 of Fountain, Minn., passed away school there.

Rosie (TreanT hu r s d a y, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in He graduated on April 10, 2017 at Gundersen Craig “Oly” gen) Olson.

April 13, at the Lanesboro, with Pastor Kerry Everfrom Lanesboro High School in Harmony Care Olson In 1971, he United Meth- John “Johnny” sole officiating.

Fellowship was held 1970.

He later married the love of Center. graduated odist Church Mensink his life, Christine Boyum on June 9, one hour prior to the services at the Kenny was from Mabel-Canton High School. in Harmony.

1973 and they later had two children, church. A private family committal He then attended Winona Tech- Friends called from 5–7 p.m. born May 28, will take place at a later date at the Naomi and Michael. nical School for Sales and Busi- Wednesday at Lindstrom Funeral 1935 to Edwin Ron was an outdoor enthusiast. Lanesboro Cemetery.

Edna ness. On April 27, 1974 he mar- Home in Harmony and at the and He would take his children out Memorial contributions in memried Linda Amdahl at St. Olaf church for an hour prior to ser- ( Koh l me yer) fishing and hunting. He would give ory of Ron may be directed to BethEickhoff in Catholic Church in Mabel. They vices. anything to be on the water fishing. lehem Lutheran Church. later divorced. Oly had several Johnny was born in Preston, rural Wykoff. careers throughout his life. These Minn., on June 21, 1930 to Arthur The family Kenneth Edwin His love for the sport bled into the Johnson-Riley Funeral Home is Eickhoff lives of his children and grandchil- assisting the family with arrangeincluded: dairy farming, a realtor and Clara (Drury) Mensink. He farmed in the dren. Ron also enjoyed playing his ments. To share condolences with for Key Reality in Winona, man- married Beverly Kunerth on Fountain area. ager of Sahaptin Farms in Winona, March 22, 1953 at the Bethel He attended kindergarten country guitar with his “off the cuff” melo- the family, please visit rileyfuneraldriving delivery truck for Pugsly, Lutheran Church in Rochester. school through the fourth grade, dies which brought laughter to all homes.com.

Gross IGA in Mabel, co-owner Johnny served in the U.S. Army then attended St. John’s Lutheran he was surrounded with. His most Debra Gielow Alberts of Hometown Foods in Mabel, from 1954 to 1956. While serv- through the eighth grade, graduat- recent enjoyment was watching the a meat manager for Econofoods ing in Korea, he was a medic and ing from Wykoff High School in squirrels out of his living room win- Debra Gielow Alberts, age 49, in Rochester, Cresco, and Stew- an ambulance driver. When he 1953. He worked with his father on dow while they attempted to get the of Decorah, Iowa, died March 28, artville; and was a salesman for returned from the Army, he and the family farm following gradua- corn from the feeders. It was like 2017 at Winneshiek Medical CenAffiliated Foods and later, Mason Beverly farmed west of Harmony, tion. From 1955-1957 he served in watching a circus act but with squir- ter in Decorah, rels and many laughs were had by Iowa, after a Brothers before he retired. where they raised their four sons. the United States Army. six-year battle Oly was a member of the St. In addition to operating a crop In 1957 he met Dianna Thomp- himself and Chris. with ovarian

Ron is survived by his loving wife son.

They were married on August Olaf Catholic Church in Mabel. and dairy farm, Johnny also raised cancer.

She is of 43 years, Christine; one daughter, 29, 1959 at Henrytown Lutheran He was a former member of Mabel Holstein steers and did custom Naomi (Eric) Peterson of Cashton, survived by Fire Department, Mabel Business farm work. Johnny never really Church.

Association, Mabel EDA, and the retired, as last fall he was helping Kenny farmed all his life, milk- Wis.; one son, Michael (Toni) Olson her husband, Rawhide Ropers. He served on with field work and in December, ing cows, raising pigs, and also of Fountain, Minn.; two grandchil- Tom Alberts dren, Allyson and Cortnee Peterson; and two chil- Debra Gielow the Mabel-Canton School Board, hauled three loads of hay to be crops.

Alberts helped on the “Chain Gang” for sold at the hay sale. His farm will Kenny loved coaching basketball two sisters, Patricia (Curt) Olstad dren, James Julia football games. He loved his hors- continue to be operated by family and softball. He was also an avid of Rochester, Minn., and Sherry and Minnesota Twins fan. He was (Wayne) Kingsbury of Lanesboro, Alberts of Decorah; and her pares, dogs, cheering for his Dallas members.

Cowboys, and especially meeting Johnny was a lifelong member very interested in his children and Minn.; two brothers-in-law, Terry ents Karol and Diane Gielow of new people. of the Root River Church of the grandchildren’s lives, always won- (Renae) Boyum of Lanesboro, Rushford, Minn.

Craig is survived by his two Brethren, rural Preston. He was a dering about their ball games and Minn., and Scott (Jody) Boyum of A celebration of life and fellowship Albert Lea, Minn.; two sisters-in-law, will be held at 11 a.m., April 22, sons, Justin (Cassie) of Mabel and member of the Preston American working life.

Logan (Michelle) of Fountain City, Legion, enjoyed bowling, had a Kenny is lovingly remembered by Barbara (Tom) Iverson of Austin, 2017 at Montini Hall, 105 N Mill Wis.; five grandchildren: Justin, wonderful sense of humor, and his wife of 57 years, Dianna; chil- Minn., and Judy (Gary) Kingsbury St, Rushford, Minn. 55971. dren Mark (Jodi) Eickhoff, Michell Alaina, Jackson, Alyvia, and Col- was a friend to all. ton; two sisters: Sandra (Bernie) Johnny is survived by his wife, (Bruce) Hovelson, and Misty (Nate) FILLMORE COUNTY Hurley of Harmony, Minn., and Beverly of Harmony; four sons: Heusinkveld; grandchildren JosaCheryl (Duane) McDougall of Rick (Sarah) Mensink of Har- lyn (Tyler Chase), Tyler, Makaila, “Where Fillmore County News Comes First” Glencoe, Minn.; and several niec- mony, Jay (Lynn) Mensink of Har- Alexandra, Shayne, Lucas, and es and nephews. He was preceded mony, Lance (Patty) Mensink of Kensie. great-grandchildren Zoey in death by his parents, two nieces, Lanesboro and Mark (Sandy) of and Madalyn; siblings Harriet and his father and mother-in-law, Preston; 10 grandchildren: Jason Harstad, Ronald (Sharon) Eickhoff, Bud and Dorothy Amdahl.

(Dawn) Mensink, Kari Mensink and Carol (Bill) Jeffers; also many Funeral mass was held 11 a.m. and friend Chris, Megan (Bran- nieces and nephews. Kenny is also Thursday, April 13, 2017 at St. den) O’Connor, Leah Knoke and remembered by his good friend Olaf Catholic Church in Mabel, friend Isaac, J.J. Mensink and Dave Knutson. with Father Matt Fasnacht offi- friend Toni, Brenda (Brent) Afseth, Kenny is preceded in death his ciating. Burial took place in St. Becky (Joel) Voca, Stacy Mensink, daughter, Marcia Udenberg; parWho Will be recognized as the Mary’s Cemetery in rural Mabel. Cory Mensink, April Mensink and ents, sister Arlene Scheunemann, 2017 teacher of the Year?

Visitation was 4-7 p.m. Wednes- friend Ben; 17 great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law: Don Scheunemann, Jim Harstad, and Lyle Utley; day, April 12, 2017 at the St. Olaf four siblings: Ardis Souhrada of Nomination deadline is Catholic Church, with a prayer Rochester, Kenny Mensink of nephew David Scheunemann, and NOON on Friday, April 28, 2017 niece Sandy Utley.

Call 507-765-2151 with questions regarding nominations.

A memorial service will be at 11:30 on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Henrytown Lutheran Church, 36190 County 18, Canton, Minn.

55922, with Pastor Dean Safe officiating. Visitation will be from Christ Lutheran Church..........………………..........Sundays - 9 : 00am 9-11:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 church. A private family committal Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…..........……….......Sundays - 9 : 00am service will follow at a later date.

235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 The family is requesting you wear Our Savior’s Lutheran Church...........Sat. - 5 :30pm & Sun. - 9: 00am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Minnesota Twins attire in honor of St. Columban Church.…..…….......………………..Sundays - 10 : 00am Kenny at the memorial service.

408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in We would like to welcome St. Mary’s Catholic Church...…...................................Sundays - 8:00am Check out their Lanesboro is assisting the family 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 craft beer Wykoff United Methodist Church.…….......………Sundays - 8 :30am with arrangements.

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Fillmore County Sports GMLOKS girls track has a number of very good athletes. Former state discus qualifier, Kingsland graduate Aaron Thauwald, walked into a good situation when he took over The Trende Report the head p o s i tion this year.

In their second meet, the girls notched their second team Paul Trende w i n .

GMLOKS (165) topped RPH (128) at the Tro-Canes’ first invite of the year. Chatfield also competed, taking fifth (of six). Relays and the athletes in them were strong for the victors. The 4x200 (Lauren Buchholtz, Jordyn Glynn, Emily Hovden, Katelyn Luthe), 4x400 (Buchholtz, Glynn, Riley Queensland, Amelia Staat), and 4x800 (Staat, Sydnie Bissen, Jenna Bentzin, Andrea Mettler) all took first, the 4x100 (Luthe, Kassidy Kirtz, Molly Haslam, Hovden) second. Queensland, just a freshman, had quite a day with three individual top twos as well (1st H-Jump, 2nd 200 and 400). Buchholtz, (1st 400, 3rd L-Jump), Staat (1st 800), Glynn (1st T-Jump), Luthe (2nd 100-H), and Hovden (3rd 100) scored top three finishes elsewhere. Hailey Hindt (1st 100-H, 2nd 300-H) was strong in the hurdles. The RPH squad (Alyvia Eide, Jenny Albrecht, Kjersta Hinz, Ashley Agrimson) won the 4x100. Agrimson (L-Jump), Olivia Hoff (300-H), and Nicole Blagsvedt (Shot) had other first place fin-

ishes. Hinz (H-Jump), Emily Didier (3,200), and Lauren Lawston (L-Jump) had seconds. Jordyn Holland (1st Disc, 2nd Shot) had both.

Mariah Bell (200) and Grace Friederichs (P-Vault) took first for Chatfield. The Gopher 4x200 (Megan Hopp, Macy Pederson, Kyra Dokken, Bell) took second. The guys teams finished four (GMLOKS), five (Chatfield), and six (RPH).

Quality over quantity described their exploits. GMLOKS’s Drew Lewison was the meet’s top performer with four firsts (100, 110-H, H-Jump, T-Jump).

Peter Torkelson had two firsts (1600, 300-H) while track newbie, football and wrestling state champion, Christopher Bain (2nd 100, 3rd 200) showed well in the sprints.

Chatfield’s 4x200 (Austin Swancutt, Ben Muller, Kevin Bradt, Gage Tuohy) and 4x400 (Isaiah Froese, Bradt, Muller, Tuohy) teams each took first for the second straight meet. Bradt and Tuohy went one-two in the 400-meters.

Nathan Clarke took second in the discus. For RPH, Noah Carlson did just the Long Jump. He leapt 23’1”. In the first meet of the year, Carlson broke his own personal best set at state last season (23’0 ¼”).

Teammate Jake Paulson was second. Dylan Linder (3,200) and Cullen Olson (Shot) also scored seconds for RPH.

Bulldog Softball GML-okay

For a high school coach, seniors and experience hopefully equals win. John Fenske’s GMLOK softball team had all three the first week of the sea-

son. Lindsay Welch (1-3, HR, RBI, 2 R) hit her first varsity home run, Gretchen Corson was 3-for-5 (2B) with 4 RBIs, as GMLOK beat PEM 13-5.

Kori Kruegel (3-4, 2B, 3 R) and Alayna Meskill (7 IP, 10 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, Win) were also big help to the Bulldog cause.

A couple nights later, alwayssolid W-K came to town. The Falcons seemingly fired the first shot, as Olivia Passe blasted a ball over the fence with two on base. But she didn’t touch home plate. She got a 2-run triple and was ruled out. The lead was just 2-0. Down 2-1, the Bulldogs had their inning in the fourth. An early Falcon error (dropped relay at second base) opened the door for a well-executed four-run frame.

GMLOK led 5-2 after four.

Senior pitcher Alayna Meskill toughed through a solid Falcon line-up. Seven of nine W-K stranded runners were left in scoring position. Ahead 2-0 in the third, W-K had runners on second and third with zero out.

But Meskill atoned for an error by striking out the side. W-K had the same situation in the sixth with two out, but a lineout to Welch in right ended their last threat. GMLOK prevailed 6-3. Corson (1-1, 2 BB, 2 R) led-off two innings with walks, scoring both times. Hattie Voigt had two hits (2-3, 2B, R), Welch (1-3, 2B) two RBI ground-outs. Meskill (7 IP, 9 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 6 K, 3 BB) got the win. It was only the Bulldogs second win (1-0 in 2015) in 13 meetings with W-K since 2007. GMLOK then beat St. Charles for just the fourth time in 17 meetings (since 2007).

Jocelyn Voeltz (2-4, two 2Bs) and Gracie Schmidt (1-3,

R) each contributed 3 RBIs. Courtney Schmidt (1-3) added a couple RBIs and a couple runs. GMLOK had an okay seven hits, but racked up nine walks. Meskill (7 IP, 8 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 4 K) ran her record to 3-0. The Bulldogs are 3-0.

It’s their first 3-0 start since prior to 2007 (prior to becoming GMLOK).

Trojans Honored

The Minnesota Chapter of the National Football Foundation has selected RushfordPeterson’s Noah Carlson as one of eight High School Scholar Athletes. He has been invited to the 10th annual Minnesota Football Honors awards event, held Sunday May 7, at U.S. Bank Stadium. Presented by the Vikings, it is the largest football awards gathering in Minnesota. The state’s top football professionals, legends, stand-outs, and scholar-athletes are honored. College and professional football Hall of Fame inductees are scheduled to attend. Among the awards presented (in addition to the Minnesota HS Scholar Athlete) are the Viking Team Awards, the Bobby Bell College Impact Player Award, and the Bud Grant Distinguished Minnesotan Award. Carlson is the second Rushford-linked athlete in the past three years to earn such an honor. Gunnar Grimsrud, son of former Rushford graduate Dana Grimsrud, was a 2015 High Scholar athlete (out of Rochester-Mayo). On a different front, R-P’s Brianna Koop was named Class A basketball All-State Honorable Mention. The senior set the Trojan girls scoring mark at over 2,000 points while leading the TRC in scoring and rebounding.

athlete of the week

GMLOKS Girls Highlight RPH Invite

Hot Shots

Under new coach Mark Eickhoff, Chatfield softball thumped Southland 14-0 behind home runs by Belle Berg and MaKenna Daniels that each tattooed the CCTV camera truck.

Lexi Chase pitched four hitless innings, as the Rebels didn’t record a hit. Berg hit for the cycle including blasting her second home run as Chatfield (2-0) beat PEM 16-6. Cole Schwichtenberg went yard as FC/L baseball (1-0) beat perennial power La Crescent. Drew Copley pitched an eight-strikeout complete game to lead GMLOK (1-1) past W-K. R-P (1-1) outscored Cotter 15-12.

Freshman Halen Schwendinger went 5-for-7 over the Trojans first two games. Chatfield (1-1) got five straight hits in the sixth inning to plate four runs and beat PEM 5-3. Brady Happel hit a home run, but Houston (0-1) fell to defending section AA champ Pine Island. RPH’ers Noah Carlson (200, Triple Jump) and Nicole Blagsvedt (Shot, Discus) each had two firsts at the Caledonia/ Spring Grove Invite. Carlson’s T-Jump was 48’. His last two state winning T-Jumps were 48’4” and 48’2”.

Baseball (4/4 – 4/7)

FC/L 5, LC 3 (FCL: C. Schwichtenberg 1-4, HR, 2 RBI, R; Samuel Peters 4 IP, 1 H, 2 BB, 2 K, Win; Riley Means 1-2, SB, R) L-A 7, R-P 1 (RP: H. Schwendinger 2-3, RBI. Four-run Cardinal sixth broke open 3-1 game) Southland 7, Chatfield 0 (Gophers had just three hits as Rebel Chris Webber had 8 Ks See SPORTS Page 9 

Belle Berg Chatfield Softball

Sophomore shortstop Belle Berg went 6-for-10 with 6 RBIs and 6 runs scored over Chatfield softball’s first two games (double-digit-run wins). She hit for the cycle versus PEM. With a home run versus W-K, she has a Belle-bomb in each of the Gophers’ first three games.

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over five innings for the win) GMLOK 7, W-K 0 (GMLOK: D, Copley 7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 8 K, 2-2, 2B, 2 RBI, R; Zach Bubany 2-3, 2 R, RBI; Cody Merkel 2-4, RBI) Cotter 12, R-P 15 (RP: H. Schwendinger 3-4, 2 RBI, 2 R; Ethan Anderson 2-4, 3 RBI, 3 R; Shawn Marg 2-5, 3 RBI, R; Dawson Dahl 1-3, 2 RBI, 2 R. Score went 4-0 R-P, 8-4 Cotter, 10-8 R-P, 12-10 Cotter.

A 4-run Trojan fifth was the difference) PEM 3, Chatfield 5 (C: Terron Ostby 2-2, 2 RBI; Nick Maki 2-2, 2B, 2 R; Lincoln Salisbury 1-3, 2B, RBI, R; Robert Crouch 1-3, 2B, 2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 2 K, 1 BB, Win; Austin Hines 1-2, RBI. Gophers trailed 2-1 heading to bottom of sixth. Five straight hits by Crouch, Maki, Salisbury, Hines, and Ostby equaled four runs) PI 18, Houston 3 [5] (H: B. Happel 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, R; Jaytin Millen 2-3, 2B, RBI. Panthers had ten run fifth) St. Charles 5, GMLOK 3 (GMLOK: Nolan Skifter 2-3, RBI, R; Zach Myhre 1-3, R, SB; Z. Bubany 6 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 4 K, 4 BB, Loss. Saints led 3-1 heading to seventh, scored two in top. Bulldogs got two in bottom)

Softball (4/4 – 4/7)

Southland 0, Chatfield 14 [5] (C: L. Chase 3-4, 2 RBI, 4 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 9 K, 1 BB, Win; B. Berg 2-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R; M. Daniels 1-3, HR, RBI, 2 R; Carlie Berge 2-3, 2 RBI; Teagan Allen 1-3, 2B, 2 RBI) L-A 4, R-P 1 (RP: Karissa Eide 2-2, R; Savannah Skalet 7 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 1 ER, 8 K, 4 BB, Loss; Allison Oian 1-3, 2B, RBI) R-P 0, Cotter 15 [4] (RP: S. Skalet 1-2, 2B. Trojans are 0-2) Chatfield 16, PEM 6 (C: B.

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Berg 4-6, 2B, 3B, HR (2), 3 RBI, 4 R; L. Chase 3-6, RBI, 2 R, 2 SB; T. Allen 2-5, 2B, 3 RBI; M. Daniels 2-5, 2B, RBI, R; C. Berge 4 2/3 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 4 BB, 8 K, Win)

Track and Field (4/7)

C/SG Invite (RPH boys and girls took second. LFC girls took third, boys fourth (of five). Top Tro-Canes: N. Carlson (1st 200 and T-Jump), N. Blagsvedt (1st Shot and Discus), A. Agrimson (1st T-Jump), Brenden Chapel (1st 110-H), Triton Meldahl (1st 300-H), C. Olson (1st Shot, 3rd Disc), J. Holland (2nd Discus, 3rd Shot), K. Hinz (2nd H-Jump, 3rd L-Jump), D. Linder (2nd 1,600), Kaitlyn Bieberdorf (2nd T-Jump), O. Hoff (2nd 100-H), Kjersta Lind (2nd P-Vault), the girls 4x200 (2nd > Albrecht, Bieberdorf, Agrimson, Hinz).

Top Burro/Falcons: Ashley Miner (1st P-Vault, 2nd 800), Bailey Ruen (1st 1,600), Frank Ochtrup-Dekeyrel (1st H-Jump), the girls 4x100 (1st > Alida Berg, Miner, Alleigh Meyer, Emma Breitsprecher), the girls 4x400 (1st > Breitsprecher, Katie Prinsen, Brielle Ruen, Ba. Ruen), Matt Lutes (2nd 3,200), Connor Ruen (2nd 300-H), Greysen Higbe-Hurrah (2nd P-Vault))

Golf (4/8)

Hayfield Invite (R-P boys (382) finished 7th of 18 schools.

Northfield (328) edged Stewartville (329) for top honors.

Stewie’s Nick Lechtenberg (77) paced the field. Trojans Hayden Stensgard and Lukas Rasmussen (91’s) led R-P, tying for 23rd in a 100-plus golfer field. Event held at the 18-hole The Oaks Golf Course)

there is no doubt a veterans home should be in southeast Minnesota.

Statewide there are 1,900 veterans awaiting placement before getting access to one of four Minnesota skilled care facilities.

Commissioner Duane Bakke commented that the 2016 “Need” study shows there are currently 25,000 veterans 65 and over in the 15 county area. This is nearly 30% of the state’s veterans. He maintained that if a number was estimated for 2022 (the very earliest a Home could be a reality), that number will be bigger. Bakke was interested in the total number of veterans in the 15 county area.

Enerson said they can work on that.

Two surveys have been completed and there is local support for a veterans home and a desire to donate land for a home.

Bakke said there is a lot of work to be done between now and next year when there is a greater chance of being included in a bonding bill. Davids noted that all spending bills originate in the House. Many legislators want a tax bill before a bonding bill.

A recommendation passed out of the EDA committee to have the county pledge up to $5 million of matching funds to help make up the total of $10 million, which is the state’s portion. This would reduce the state’s contribution. Bakke said we will have to do something; from the county’s perspective can we build a fund over the next several years.

Lentz commented if 50% of the state’s portion is funded through the county is it really a state veterans home. The state would receive a one time $20 million contribution of federal funds to match the state’s $10 million. About $3.8 million would come into the state annually to support operations.

Over 100 health care jobs would be created.

Bakke took the opportunity to let Davids know we support the

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Transportation package. He said normally we would not be in support of taking money out of the General Fund for transportation, but we are in favor of a compromise as transportation dollars are needed.

Other business in brief • Approval was given to appoint current EDA ex-officio members to full voting members to fill slots of members that have resigned.

Ex-officio member slots will be eliminated. There will be seven EDA board members including one member from each district and two commissioners.

• Sheriff Tom Kaase reviewed the nursing services that have been provided for the county’s detention center since May 2015.

MEND Nursing Services provide 24/7 on-call nursing services.

Kaase said the services drastically reduce the county’s liability.

Dr. Todd Leonard explained the service provides two visits per week to the jail and is available 24/7. Correctional health care has evolved and includes physical and mental health plus care for chemical dependency. Officers are trained on DOC requirements, repricing invoices can save 75%, and MEND gives good appropriate care and is fiscally responsible.

Kaase said it is hard to compare costs of the service to costs of pre-nursing service. Jail administrator Jamie Fenske reported that a repricing ability can reduce certain costs substantially. He gave an example of a bill that was reduced from $32,000 to about $3,300. Fenske said the DOC had told them prior to contracting the nursing service that they had to do something.

There is a three-year agreement with MEND. There was a 2% increase from 2016 to 2017.

• Kaase announced that a National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Jail and Justice System Assessment (JJSA) will occur tentatively from May 15-17. There is no cost to the county. There will be a town hall style public

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meeting to go over information gathered on May 16.

Chairman Randy Dahl maintained a study isn’t necessary to let us know we have an “outdated, broken facility.” He added that all the (other county) facilities around us have capacity; we need a good, solid place to hold local people, a safe, efficient facility.

• Approval was given to update the Voice Logger for the fire and ambulance paging system at a cost of $2,147.80. It will be paid for with 911 funds. The new equipment will interface VHF radio channels to logging recorder equipment.

• An LETG Jail Module Program software upgrade was approved. There is no cost for the license for the upgrade, but there is a total cost of $3,774 for a camera package and training.

• The purchase of a seven-foot disc ditch mower for the Highway Department at the lowest quote of $5,061 with trade from Hyland Motor Co., Spring Valley was approved.

• April was proclaimed as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. One in six boys and one in four girls will experience sexual assault by age 18.

• Two new driveway access permits were approved, one for Kim and Kathryn Chiglo to County Road 107, Section 17, Norway Township and one to Matthew and Jordan Nelson to County Road 21, Section 5, Amherst Township.

An access permit to widen an existing driveway on County Road 2, Section 11, Sumner Township was approved for Reagan and Diane Miller.

• There was a discussion about rural dumpsters for recycling, especially in Spring Valley and Canton where there have been complaints about over full dumpsters and wind blowing the trash around. The rural dumpsters are meant for use by rural residents.

The possibility of constructing a fence to contain the garbage on windy days was discussed.

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Shelley Jerviss elected i.t.a. Foundation President

Morgan, a senior at Houston High School, has received the Minnesota Girls Basketball Coaches Association (MGBCA) Academic All-State Award for demonstrating academic and athletic excellence in girls basketball. Morgan started 24 games for the Hurricanes basketball team during the 201617 season and has worked hard to keep her cumulative GPA at or above 3.8, which is required for the award.

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Houston Hurricanes 6th grade girls basketball team was crowned consolation champions at the Region 1 Pacesetter Tournament in Rochester. By winning the consolation championship, they have been invited to the Pacesetter Minnesota Invitational Tournament on June 10, in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

Shelley Jerviss, a teacher at Houston Public Schools, was elected President of the i.t.a. (Initial Teaching Alphabet) Foundation in New York City on March 6, 2017.

The mission statement for the i.t.a. Foundation is to "promote literacy by providing independent funding for the development and dissemination of best teaching practices in the use and support of the Initial Teaching Alphabet (i.t.a.)"

Shelley has been associated with the i.t.a. Foundation since 1994 when she was part of a team that brought the program to Houston High School. After teaching in the program at the high school level for several years and then bringing it to the elementary school and Summit Learning Center, Shelley joined the Board of Directors for the i.t.a. Foundation in 2001.

Since then she has become a trainer for the Foundation, going to other schools and training staff in districts that have implemented the i.t.a. Program "Working with students to improve their literacy skills has been a passion of mine ever since I taught elementary school in Houston, and another goal of mine has always been to instill the love of reading in my students." ~ Shelley Jerviss

Congratulations Shelley! Thank you for 20+ years of dedication to the i.t.a. Program at Houston Public Schools.

Dates to Remember April 21 Kindergarten Open House – There will be no school for current kindergarten students that day May 11 Preschool Registration 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the Houston Preschool May 11 Spring Concert in the Elementary School Gym for Grades KG – 4th Grade at 2:00 and 6:30 PM May 18 Spring Concert in the Elementary School Gym for Grades 5 & 6 at 2:00 and 6:30 PM May 21 Houston High School Choir Concert at Cross of Christ Church at 7:00 PM May 23 Houston High School Band Concert in the High School Gym at 7:00 PM

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Journal Creative Director recognized as E & P Top 25 Under 35

By Jason Sethre Every year, the nation’s leading newspaper industry magazine Editor & Publisher recognizes the “Top 25 Under 35.”

For 2017, out of all of the nominees from daily and weekly newspapers throughout the United States, Fillmore County Journal Creative Director Jana Boyum made the list, and deservedly so. Jana is one of only 25 individuals under the age of 35 recognized by the industry’s

leading publication in 2017.

Below is an excerpt from “E & P’s Top 25 Under 35 2017,” an article published in Editor & Publisher magazine based on an interview with Jana Boyum.

Credit goes to Editor & Publisher staff for this writing contribution. The entire article can be found at https://www. editorandpublisher.com/feature/ eps-25-under-35-2017-the-nextgeneration-is-ready-to-take-thebaton/ Jana Boyum, 26 Creative director, Fillmore County Journal Preston, Minn.

Education: Winona State University, bachelor of arts, graphic design When Jana Boyum started in May 2013 fresh out of college as a graphic designer with the Fillmore County Journal, she had never worked for a newspaper. But publisher Jason Sethre said it soon became apparent Boyum had a special talent.

“She took on any project, small or large scale, and made it better than any other member

of the team,” he said. “Since joining our team, her portfolio and responsibilities have grown along with our revenues.”

When Sethre promoted Boyum to creative director in 2014, he told her that he wanted to see local faces and names in the Fillmore County Journal every single week. “I wanted to turn our local people into celebrities on the front page,” he said.

“She started creating cut-outs in Photoshop with high school kids in action moving across the masthead.” As a result, this feature has resonated with readers. “(Boyum) is a perfectionist and always seems to come up with new ways to make the presentation of our content better. We challenge each other at times because I may not initially accept her design concepts as the best way. Eventually, we find our way to the finish line,” Sethre said. “And I can honestly say that I believe businesses and customers in general do business with us because of the talent on our team. That talent is driven

by Jana…she makes everything we do better.”

What advice do you have for other young professionals in the newspaper industry?

Don’t be afraid. Give yourself permission to imagine and think differently. Try new angles. Learn all you can everyday and keep being curious.

Research and investigate other newspapers and media, as things are constantly changing. Gather new ideas and work with team members, businesses, and others with different viewpoints, experiences, and tastes. Rely on each other to achieve a truly successful product. Work harder than your competition, put the extra effort into executing each project, and enjoy knowing you can make a positive difference.

What do you enjoy most about designing for newspapers?

I love my job because it gives me the opportunity to express and explore my own ideas through my design. Being able to bring my own style, creativity, and innovation to the mix is so much fun. It’s rewarding to create and build teams and products that change the way

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we do business. Living in a small community and helping businesses succeed through my own hard work and design is a wonderful thing. I have always had a passion for design, technology, art, and illustration, and I get to fulfill that passion as the creative director for our company. It’s amazing to showcase our local talent through my work.

Publisher’s note: We are fortunate to have such a talented team working together at the Fillmore County Journal. Our employees are the greatest asset of our company. Of course, we are proud of Jana Boyum for this recognition.

And, we hope her success inspires others to consider a rewarding career in the newspaper industry.

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Monday, April 17, 2017

The Owl Center has baby owls!

Iris leaving the nest with a rat and the two owlets, ages 3 and 6 days, in the nest bowl.

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By Karla Bloem Executive Director International Owl Center Rusty and Iris came to live at the International Owl Center in 2010. Both of these Great Horned Owls had vision in only one eye, preventing them from being released to the wild. They were perfectly capable, however, of breeding in captivity. The Owl Center acquired permits for these owls to study Great Horned Owl vocalizations, including the complete vocal repertoire, the development of the territorial hoot in young birds, and the heritability of territorial hoot characteristics…all things that couldn’t be studied in the wild.

In 2011 Rusty and Iris weren’t settled yet and were harassed regularly by Scarlett Owl Hara, a wild unmated female. In 2012 they laid fertile eggs but the owlets died in the eggs before hatching. In 2013 they hatched out three owlets: Pandora, Patrick, and Patience, who were eventually released to the wild wearing transmitters, after they developed their adult vocalizations.

In 2014 Ruby and Rupert were hatched. They were removed from their parents at two weeks of age

to be raised as education birds, since Alice the Great Horned Owl was getting up there in years and needed some younger birds to start taking over programs for her. Raising them with humans also allowed a look at how owlet vocal development compared between owlets raised by humans and owlets raised by owls that know they are owls (Rusty and Iris).

The next two years Rusty and Iris were not allowed to breed for various reasons related to permits and plans for any offspring. In the meantime, Rusty’s vision declined to the point that Christmas lights were installed in the aviary so Rusty could see well enough to fly properly after dark.

More offspring needed to be produced soon, while Rusty is still able, to get a better feel for how hoot characteristics are passed from parents to offspring.

Due to a late permit application, Rusty and Iris’s first clutch of eggs had to be removed this year. Iris sat on fake eggs while waiting for the permit decision.

One egg in the first clutch was infertile, possibly an indicator that Rusty was also getting up there in years.

After a bumpy and agonizing wait, the permit was granted for Rusty and Iris to breed. The fake eggs were immediately removed and Rusty and Iris got busy on the next clutch. They copulated 10-12 times a day and after about two weeks they laid two more eggs (while being harassed by a wild, unmated female Great Horned Owl named Lilith.)

Since fertility was a concern, it was VERY wonderful to hear an owlet chittering in one of the eggs on Friday, March 31! (Owlets can begin to vocalize when they poke into the air sac at the end of the egg just before they start hatching, one of the specific things the vocal study is recording.) Saturday morning a pip appeared, but the fuzzy little owlet didn’t finish hatching until early Sunday morning.

The eggs were laid just over three days apart, which is normal for Great Horned Owls, so the next owlet could start vocalizing in the egg on Monday. It wasn’t heard. By Wednesday morning there was still no sound and no pip. Was the second egg infertile?

Then around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, Iris stood up and a little pip was visible, with a little beak seen moving in the hole. This owlet didn’t mess around: it was completely out of the egg by 6:20 p.m., although owlet #2 wasn’t visible until after 9 p.m..

Young owls grow EXTREMELY fast. They’ll be ready to start flying around by mid to late May, so if you want to see them as tiny babies, go to www.InternationalOwlCenter.org now and click on the Rusty and Iris cam link to get your daily dose of cuteness.

The cams have an online chat room too, so you can ask the moderators any questions you might have.

This breeding project is the first study of the vocal development of ANY owl species in the world, and you can be a part of it.

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Monday, April 17, 2017

Plans move forward for new Fillmore Central garage

By Hannah Wingert Fillmore Central Public School Superintendent Richard Keith and Craig Britton attended the April 11 Harmony City Council meeting to discuss the school’s plans for a new garage to store the football equipment and park some of the district’s vehicles.

The project has been in the works for several months now as details were hammered out between the school district and the City of Harmony. A blueprint for the proposed garage was distributed to the council.

The garage will measure 88 feet by 32 feet and, if plans move forward, will be built at the end of the Harmony Community Center parking lot, on property that is currently owned by the City of Harmony.

“It looks like a good plan,” Mayor Steve Donney said.

However, he was concerned about the loss of the occasional use of the proposed building area for overflow parking at the community center.

Councilmember Debbie Swenson pointed out that the garage would block the view for the homeowners just across the road from the proposed site.

After some discussion, a motion was made to sell the property as a commercial lot for $22,862.00. Britton asked that it not be approved that evening as his and Superintendent Keith’s intent was only to discuss the blueprint plans with the council before finalizing them and then deciding on a price at a later date. The council agreed and the motion was not approved.

“Thanks for your consideration tonight,” Britton expressed.

County Assessor Brian Hoff presented the 2017 Assessment for the local board of appeals and equalization to the council.

Also present was Assessor Troy Case, who will be taking over for Hoff.

“Any decisions made tonight are your decisions,” Hoff

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reminded the council. “We’re just here to inform and advise.”

Hoff reviewed the assessment with the council, and it was approved after the public hearing was kept open for 30 minutes to allow for any comments or questions.

Tom Olinger from Abdo, Eick & Meyers reviewed the 2016 audit report with a slideshow presentation. Findings from the report included a lack of segregation of duties due to the small number of city staff.

There were no Minnesota legal compliance findings and no disagreements or difficulties. Recommendations included adopting an investment policy and a uniform guidance procurement policy.

“The staff does a great job getting us the information in a timely manner,” Olinger noted.

“They’re certainly doing a good job to keep the audit fairly clean.”

The audit report was approved.

A zoning variance for the Monster Bash property was approved on the recommendation of the Harmony Planning and Zoning Commission.

A motion was approved to accept the proposal for the Garden Road water main looping improvements from Stantec Consulting for the proposed housing project that is in the works from Hammel House & Co. Any design costs from the city engineer for the project will be reimbursed by Hammel House & Co. A high bid of $3,251 for the Building and Maintenance truck that the city is selling was accepted.

The council discussed the doors at the Harmony Visitors’ Center. Three of the doors will be replaced and two others will be eliminated completely and replaced with windows.

The council approved the hiring of an additional maintenance staff member.

The full-time new hire would cross-train into different positions and then move into one of them when a retirement opens it up.

The next Harmony City Council meeting will be May 9 at 7 p.m.

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Spring Valley Board of Review meets

By Rich Wicks The Spring Valley City Council met for the annual Board of Review at 5:30 p.m. on April 10.

Members in attendance included Mayor Struzyk, Jesse Betts, Mike Hadland, City Clerk Deb Zimmer, and County Assessor Brian Hoff. Hoff shared “ground rules” and duties of the Board. His list included the statement that “Appeals must be based on facts.

The property owner must present supporting evidence to convince the board that the current year valuation or classification is incorrect…” Hoff added, “This is the 2017 assessment, which will be payable in 2018.” He shared data showing that Fillmore County’s 2017 Assessment Summary included 23 bareland sales over 34.5 acres, 20 agricultural/rural sales with buildings, 260 residential sales countywide, and 13 commercial sales countywide. These sale prices help determine increases or decreases in assessment valuations.

Three citizens spoke up, asking the board to consider changes regarding their properties. After discussion, the board agreed to decrease the values on two of the properties based on depreciation (values were decreased by $6,600 and $9,200, respectively). The board also discussed a possible change regarding the “old OIC building” and reclassified it from

commercial to residential, since the owner said the plan is for it to be made into apartments.

At 6 p.m., after a brief intermission, the Spring Valley City Council opened their regular meeting. All members except Tony Archer were present.

No visitors were signed up to address the council. The council approved Resolution 201712 (Washington Street Work Order), after Zimmer explained it is just to approve the feasibility study portion of the project.

The council also approved the City Attorney Retainer Agreement, as well as hiring Kevin Burrichter as an EMR (Emergency Responder).

Jesse Betts pointed out that there is graffiti in Willow Park that needs to be cleared off. He also said that the pavilion has a large hole in the ceiling. It was decided that Chad Hindt will be asked to obtain estimates on the cost to replace it with a tin roof. There was discussion of putting cameras in Willow Park to prevent such vandalism and graffiti in the future. Zimmer reminded all that citywide cleanup will be May 13, 9 a.m. to noon. Todd Jones thanked the Boy Scouts for their efforts on creek cleanup. The next regular meeting of the city council will be Monday, April 24 at 6 p.m. The public is welcome.

Good Earth Village open house to be held April 30 Come to Good Earth Village for an open house on Sunday, April 30, from 2-5 p.m. The local camp and retreat center invites all ages to explore the 500 acres, participate in camp activities, and meet some of the very talented and well-trained staff that will be working at camp for the summer.

“We cannot wait to introduce you to our incredible faith-based summer programs” says Dianna Parks, Executive Director. “During your time with us, you are sure to hear about welcoming others to your table, the gifts that you have to feed our communities, and the abundance God provides.”

The Good Earth Village summer camp serves youth from completed grades K-12, with day options and overnight programs.

Younger campers can come for one to two nights, and older campers come for half-weeks or weeklong camps based on their availability. “We know that families have many demands and busy schedules so we have worked diligently to create options for every family,” says Parks.

We are also excited to bring back GrandCamp, where grandparents bring grandchildren of any age, and Family Camp, which is for families of ANY size, shape, or demographic. “Good Earth Village recognizes that “family”

can be defined in myriad ways, and we welcome them all,” says Parks.

Whether you are new to Good Earth Village or want to revisit, the open house is a free event for all to come experience the majesty of the camp. “We know how special this place is, and we want to share it!” We will tour the grounds, participate in songs and games, sample camp food from our new food service team, and visit our newest cabin in Old Town. The first 50 attendees will receive Good Earth Village sunglasses to rock all summer long!

The mission of Good Earth Village is to Explore God in creation, Grow faith in community, and Engage the world as followers of Christ. Our campers will learn about their God-given gifts and how to celebrate their uniqueness in our world. Camp is highly interactive, engaging, and fun. Payment options are available for every budget, and camperships are available.

Good Earth Village is located at 25303 Old Town Drive, Spring Valley, Minn. 55975. It is accredited by the American Camping Association.

RSVP requested but not required at: GoodEarthVillage. org/openhouse. Drop-ins welcome.

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Maple syrup luxury When the nights are below freezing but the days are warmer, that is when sap rises in the maple trees. At a time when we long for any sign of spring, maple syrup provides the first harvest of the year to reassure us that life is coming back into the earth.

Maple syrup is a true North American food. Long before recorded history, Native American families gathered in sugar camps in early spring. They inserted hollowed elderberry stems into cuts on the sunny side of maple trees to convey the sap into birchbark containers.

On a good day, the containers needed emptying every hour, multiplied by hundreds of trees, requiring all hands on deck.

Maple sap makes a lightly sweet watery drink as is, and I wonder when someone will

think of marketing the next big thing since coconut water— maple water! However, to preserve and concentrate the distinctive maple flavor, it must be boiled down into syrup or sugar.

In former times, Native Americans heated rocks and placed them into birchbark containers of sap to make it boil, gradually driving the water off as steam. Removing the frozen layer of ice that forms on stored sap overnight also helps concentrate the sap.

It takes thirty to forty gallons of sap to make one gallon of syrup during the “moon of boiling.” Further cooking makes granulated sugar which does not spoil in warm weather.

Maple Custard Pudding

So smooth and delicious, this is worth the effort.

Boil an inch of water in the bottom of a double boiler, or fit any pot over another pan of boiling water.

In the upper pan, mix 6 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

While stirring, gradually add 3 and 7/8 cups whole milk and 3/4 cup maple syrup. Stir frequently for 8-10 minutes, until it just begins to thicken. Cover and cook 10 minutes more.

Beat two eggs well, and stir in 1 cup of the milk mixture to warm the eggs. Then return the egg mix to the milk mixture and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and stir gently to release steam. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour into molds or a bowl, and after it cools it will thicken a bit more. Store in the refrigerator.

Native Americans preserved enough maple sugar to use all year in grains, stews, tea, fish, meat and vegetables.

The Anishinabeg, or Ojibway, people of northern Minnesota rarely had salt, so maple sugar was their preferred seasoning.

European settlers were quick to catch on, and brought wooden buckets and iron pots to make the collecting and cooking process easier. New England dairy farmers worked together at their sugar shacks to collect sap and keep the fires burning.

Called “country sugar,” maple sugar was usually the only sugar available to colonial farmers, since cane sugar was rare and expensive.

More recently, clever inventors created flat pans for greater surface area, and added baffles to enable the continuous addition of sap while simultaneously drawing off completed syrup.

I have a theory about how maple syrup was first conceived by indigenous people. The marvelous complexity of it all—primarily one kind of tree, for just a few weeks of the year, only during particular weather conditions, requiring long processing and hard work—suggests that maple syrup might easily have remained a deep secret of

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the forest.

I happened to discover the probable origin all by myself, one late winter day while walking on the shrinking remains of snow in the woods. I came across a perfect icicle hanging from a broken maple branch.

Naturally, I plucked it, and then tasted faint maple sweetness concentrated in the delicious ice. Indigenous people may have dreamed about ways to get more after just such a taste of a maple icicle. Our human sweet tooth is a powerful drive.

Several native myths tell their cultural story of how it all began. One story has it that one day a young man came upon an apparently empty village, only to discover every resident lying down in the woods, collecting maple syrup as it dripped from the trees right into their mouths. Furious that everyone was so lazy, he dumped huge amounts of water into the trees and decreed that hereafter people would have to work hard to

hunt, fish and garden the rest of the year, and only collect maple sap in the late winter.

A more gracious story from the Mohawk tribe tells that long ago people suffered and barely lived through the long winters. The Creator saw the sadness of the people and asked the tree nation if they could do something to restore happiness.

The leader of the maple trees offered to give its blood to the people so they may be restored to good health. So it was that at the end of winter the sap flowed freely from the maple, making a dark and sweet soup which the people drank and renewed their bodies and lifted their spirits.

Oh, the luxury of a gallon of real maple syrup. If you don’t wait too long, you can find your own renewal and happiness at various Amish farms in the area. You may have seen the telltale signs of plastic bags hanging on trees in roadside forests. Nearby, someone is surely making and selling maple syrup.

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Monday, April 17, 2017

Wykoff zoning amendment tabled

By Rich Wicks The Wykoff City Council met on April 10 in regular session, with all members in attendance: Mary Tjepkes, Rocky Vreeman, Mayor Al Williams, Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett, and Brody Mensink.

Daren Sikkink, representing WHKS, addressed the council regarding the sanitary sewer project on South Main Street. He explained that the sewer main there is substandard because it’s a six-inch pipe rather than eight inch, and that it extends for about one and a half blocks in that condition. He suggested that, “With the sanitary sewer being in the middle of the road, you would rebuild the road the entire width, you wouldn’t try to salvage any part of it.” He said his first question to the council is whether or not the city would choose to also widen the street and put in curb and gutter at the same time as replacing the sewer

pipe. He also asked the council to consider whether to assess a portion of the project’s cost.

He said in the past, Wykoff has generally assessed 20% of such projects to the property owners. Sikkink also asked the council to consider whether to also replace portions of other streets at the same time, stating that some other areas also have the substandard six-inch pipe.

Members asked if that would be more economical over the long run, and he answered that, “Usually, the larger the project, the cheaper it is per household,” due to economy of scale.

He also reminded the council that the most recent estimates on the costs were in 2011, so those estimates would need to be updated. Sikkink also suggested that whatever project parameters the council decides upon, they may wish to meet with Mike Bubany to discuss funding options. Mayor Wil-

liams shared his opinion, saying, “We need to have an idea of the cost,…To me, you shouldn’t fix the top if you’re not going to fix the bottom.”

About 7:45 p.m, Mayor Williams opened the public hearing on proposed amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance.

Mike Holzer spoke up, giving his opinion that the city was not following correct procedure for the public meeting, reading from information he found from the League of Minnesota Cities, “The council may not act on such an amendment until it has received the recommendations of the Planning Commission, or until sixty days have passed from the date the amendment was referred to the Planning Commission, without report.” Holzer added, “I’m on the Planning Commission. Nobody has come to us and asked us about this.”

Mitch Grabau also addressed the council, saying that he

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stepped down from the Planning Commission four months ago, and the city should have replaced him, but hasn’t yet, so he asked the city to consider putting him back on. Mayor Williams said that can be added to the next month’s meeting agenda. After lengthy discussion, Mayor Williams said the zoning amendments will be tabled until further notice, so that the city can check with the League of Minnesota Cities and the city attorney to be sure the zoning concerns and public hearing are handled correctly.

Becky Schmidt informed the council that her office computer recently “crashed” due to the memory being full. She was able to get it working again, but it worried it may crash again.

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She shared a suggestion from Computer Dynamics for a computer with more memory, to alleviate this worry. The council asked her to find out how much more memory the suggested computer would have, and to check around for prices of similar equipment.

The council discussed the situation of needing an exterminator to eliminate the “ladybug” problem at the community center. Rocky Vreeman said he’s had services from an exterminator who was very effective and will guarantee his work.

Rocky said he would provide the exterminator’s name and contact information to Becky. The council’s next regular meeting will be Wednesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. The public is welcome.

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Houston Planning Commission weighs meat locker inquiry

By Eric Leitzen The Houston Planning and Zoning Commission met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 3 at Houston City Hall. The meeting began with a public hearing regarding a variance for garage size at 110 North Chase street.

There was no public comment and the commission moved on to discuss the situation. Administrator Peterson explained that the reason for the variance requirement on the garage had to do with a change in the zoning code that set a maximum garage size of 1,300 square feet, or 125% of the house footprint, whichever is smaller. The proposed garage met all setback requirements, but a variance was required from the city due to the square footage. The existing garage is roughly 1040 square feet, and the proposed new garage is 432 square feet, making a total of 1,472 of total square footage. The maximum size rule was originally put in place to give the commission and city council a chance to “really understand what’s going on,” Peterson said, preventing someone with a 500-squarefoot house from constructing a 5,000-square-foot warehouse-

style garage. This purpose of the variance the commission a chance to set any conditions they may want for the garage, such as requiring a larger garage not be used for any commercial purposes in a residential area.

Administrator Peterson asked the commission to consider whether or not the situation was unique enough to grant a variance, whether it works within the existing city code, and whether the property is being used in a reasonable manner. Citing the larger lot size, the use of the building as a garage, and the assurance from the property owners that the garage would not be used for commercial purposes, the commission ruled to approve and recommend the variance to the city council meeting on Monday, April 10. The commission also discussed a second garage variance, on a corner lot that bordered a township-managed road, and decided to contact the township regarding any particular setback requirements unique to the township.

The commission moved on to old business, making an official announcement of a meeting on Wednesday, April 26 at 7

Chatfield 2016 audit presented

By Karen Reisner Jason Boynton, Smith Schafer and Associates, delivered an unmodified, clean opinion during his review of the city’s 2016 audit at the council’s April 10 meeting.

Chatfield’s tax capacity of $1,619,199 is an increase from 2015 to 2016. The general tax levy makes up 20% of total government revenue. Tax Increment Financing in 2016 was $88,564.

Local Government Aid provides 10% of city government revenue. LGA will increase in 2017.

Chatfield saw an increase in expenditures in 2016 over 2015 in Public Works, Park and Recreation, Community Development, and Public Safety.

The city’s reserves or unassigned general fund balance is 53.1% of the next year’s general fund, including property tax and LGA. The city’s policy is to hold reserves at 40 to 60%.

Chatfield acquired a new ambulance in 2015 and a new fire truck in 2016. The city’s contribution to the Chatfield Center for the Arts was $60,000. Two loans were issued in 2016 totaling $75,000 from the Revolving Loan Fund.

The city is making timely debt

service payments. Water rates are sufficient to cover depreciation and to build reserves. Sewer fund rates are sufficient to cover operating costs. The debt is being paid down and cash reserves are being maintained.

Boynton concluded, commending management and staff for doing a nice job, using a lot of forward thinking.

Other business in brief • An administrative office redesign proposal from Widseth, Smith, Nolting (WSN) was approved. The fee for the architectural services will be on an hourly basis not to exceed $1,700.

• Citywide Cleanup will begin May 8.

• Chris Giesen, EDA, requested that the city contribute $1,000 toward the Journey to Growth Regional Dashboard Project.

The request was approved with the funds coming from Rochester’s Sales Tax Fund. The project will detail regional demographic and economic statistics to help with marketing and recruitment of outside businesses. The total cost of the project is $21,000.

• Councilor Paul Novotny reported on the Public Works Committee’s business. The city

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p.m. regarding the creation of a new community center. Peterson cited a meeting from a few years ago where the Planning Commission was charged with leading the project, but noted that it “does not look good for the city to afford to build a new community center,” adding that an expense of that scale would have to go to a referendum. By working with the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, the city is looking to field a committee to establish a community foundation in Houston. SMIF has a program specifically to help establish community foundations and grant opportunities available for community projects. Peterson mentioned that this plan has the blessing of the city council, and the public meeting will be the opportunity to explain the situation to the residents.

Next, the commission moved on to further discuss the inquiry related to the establishment of a meat locker within the city limits, something that had originally been brought up the previous month. The commission heard from several employees in the meat processing industry who gave a detailed overview of what has been replacing street and other non-reflective signs in a section of town each year, updating to reflective signs as required.

Signs will be replaced on the west side of town to complete the street sign replacement. A quote from EF Anderson in the amount of $2,440.40 was approved for street and traffic signs, plus installation.

The Commercial Club and Chosen Valley Community Foundation are being asked to weigh in on choices for replacement Christmas decorations for the city.

The council will be looking at options as to the number of feet of sewer piping to televise before the mill and overlay of Highway 52.

Novotny reported that the city is way behind, about five years behind, on chip sealing. Public Works is looking at what can be done, what the city can afford.

• An Ambulance Service policy for uncollectable debts was approved. Debts deemed uncollectable will be written off the books.

• The council approved the submission of an Award Nomination to the League of Minnesota Cities. The nomination is Chatfield’s water meter and meter reading improvement project.

• Mayor Russ Smith proclaimed the last Friday in April, April 28, as Arbor Day and the month of May as Arbor Month.

On Arbor Day there will be a tree planting at 2 p.m. at the elementary school.

• The Committee of the Whole met. City engineer Tom Kellogg reported on work to create design details for the Industrial Drive project.

exactly a future Houston meat locker could or couldn’t do in terms of regulation, safety, sales, production, processing, and the logistics of getting the animals and trucks in and out of town.

In Houston, they explained, the animals would come directly to a chute which would send them to separate holding pens before entering an inspected area for slaughter and processing. The finished product, depending on the certification, could either be returned to farmers or customers, sent to stores, or sold in a storefront setting.

Administrator Peterson explained that the current zoning permits a meat locker within commercial zoning without any special conditions. “The discrepancy came in,” she continued, “with, okay, what is the true definition of ‘meat locker?’”

The commission discussed making changes to the zoning law, requiring slaughter and processing be classified as industrial instead of commercial, meaning any possible future applica-

tion would have to be located in the industrial zone and not the downtown commercial district.

Peterson went on to say that she had discussed the issue with attorneys and state officials, and there is not a solid answer. Each conversation, she noted, said that it should go back to the commission for further public discussion.

The commission fielded a few more additional questions from the audience, and Peterson stated that the only comments she had heard from the community was in regard to possibly posing competition to the Root River Market. Without extensive federal certification, the meat locker would be unable to sell retail in a capacity that would jeopardize the city’s grocery store.

Peterson concluded by urging the commission to give the issue further thought: “So, not tonight, but possibly in the future, you will be asked to make a recommendation to council as to where we would want this type of use to fit into our zoning.”

The Houston Planning and Zoning Commission will meet again at Houston City Hall at 5:30 p.m. on May 1, 2017.

Rushford Easter festivities a hit!

Easter festivities hosted by Root River Community Church of Rushford on April 8 were enjoyed by many. Above, Easter eggs were dropped from a crane and then gathered by a large crowd of kids. Bottom photo, Emma Laganiere, daughter of Lucas and Katie Laganiere of Utica, Minn., was all smiles as she finished touring the Rushford patrol car that was on hand.

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ton Serviceman’s Club only, • Crash Reconstruction Random testing, No driving • Flight Section without insurance - have valid • Commercial Vehicle Inspeclicense to drive, Sign Proba- By Sgt. Troy Christianson tion tion Agreement, Cooperate Minnesota State Patrol • Special Response Team with the search of person, Question: I am interested in • K-9 Handlers residence, vehicle, workplace, becoming a More information can be property, and things as direct- Minnesota found on our website included by probation officer, Fol- State Trooping benefits and salary, training low all Conditions set forth in er. Can you opportunities, applicant inforthe Probation Agreement, No give mation, disqualifiers, youth me mood-altering chemicals, Sign more inforopportunities and more. Please all releases of information, Do mation on go to mntrooper.com. not enter bars or liquor stores joining the You can avoid a ticket — and - except for his employment, State Patrol? a crash — if you simply buckle Troy H. Submit to Chemical Testing. up, drive at safe speeds, pay A n s w e r : Christianson Cody Lynn Drinkall, 19, The Minneattention and of course, drive Ostrander, Minn.; 2/12/2017, sota State Patrol provides for an sober. Help us drive Minnesota Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, exciting and meaningful career Toward Zero Deaths.

Total Fees $130. that goes beyond the highway. If you have any questions Sue Ellen Miller, 37, Frid- Nearly 600 State Troopers pro- concerning traffic related laws ley, Minn.; 9/2/2016, Care- vide assistance, education and or issues in Minnesota, send less Driving, Fine $1,000 (stay enforcement to the people of your questions to Sgt. Troy $700 until 3/27/2018), Total Minnesota, and provide for Christianson – Minnesota State Fees $390. Local Confine- safe, efficient movement of traf- Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, ment – 90 days (stay 90 days fic on our state’s roadways.

Rochester Minn. 55901-5848. for one year). Unsupervised Fields of expertise are also Or reach him at Troy.Christianprobation for one year – Con- available to troopers such as: son@state.mn.us. ditions (3/27/2017): Remain law abiding, No same or similar, Defendant to meet with her physician as requested and attend her appointment within 100 days, Take medications in the prescribed dosage and freDecorah, Iowa quency. horse sale phone: 563-382-4203 • fax: 563-382-4185 MN State Patrol – Rochester Harry William Blackburn,SPRING SPECTACULAR saturday, april 29th 79, Lime Springs, Iowa; sale starts at 1 pm 3/22/2017, Speeding (69/55), Saturday, April 30, 2016 Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

For more information Sale Startscontact at 1 pmTodd Peterson 507-259-8085.

Michelle Jayshree Boike, Day of Sale 563-382-4203 • Fax 563-382-4185 Commission Rates: 27, Decorah, Iowa; 3/6/2017, Horses & Ponies507-765-3393 7% • Tack 15% Clint Peterson or 507-259-1516 No Sale-Minimum Fee $25.00 Speed Exceed in Special Zone All out of state horses must have a see our page on our For complete listings Set by Commissioner (50/40), negative Coggins test. website currentwww.decorahsalescommission.com Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Terms & conditions of sale: Not responsible for accidents.

Cash or good checks with proper ID. Patrick Michael Boldt, 69, Email: For more information contact Todd Peterson 507-259-8085.

St. Cloud, Minn.; 3/20/2017, lanesborosalescommission@gmail.com Day of Sale 563-382-4203 • Fax 563-382-4185 Speed Exceed in Special Zone Clint Peterson 507-765-3393 or 507-259-1516 View/Bid online: email lanesborosalescommission@gmail.com Set by Commissioner (50/40), www.cattleusa.com FOR COMPLETE LISTINGS SEE OUR PAGE ON OUR Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

WEBSITE WWW.DECORAHSALESCOMMISSION.COM VIEW/BID ONLINE: WWW.CATTLEUSA.COM John Charles Brekke, 45, Rushford, Minn.; 3/14/2017, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Jessica Lynne Skjonsby, 21, Prior Lake, Minn.; 3/5/2017, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (52/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $140.

Andrew Martin Sollien, 21, Mabel, Minn.; 3/6/2017, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Preston Police Department Thorwald August Alexander, 20, Canton, Minn.; 2/26/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Rebecca Lee Brand, 35, Preston, Minn.; 1/14/2017, Vehicle Shall Be Moved Every 24 Hours, Fine $25, Total Fees $37.

Mark Allen Fishbaugher, 55, Harmony, Minn.; 2/5/2017, Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $25, Total Fees $37.

Daulton Thomas Gartner, 21, Preston, Minn.; 2/12/2017, Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $25, Total Fees $37.

Jonathan Wayne Haug, 45, Preston, Minn.; 1/29/2017, • Spring Valley Vehicle Shall Be Moved Every 24 Hours, Fine $25, Total Fees $37.

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, April 17, 2017

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Whalan forced to find alternate trash and recycling company

Autumn Johnson of Lanesboro talks about her hopes for a hiking trail between Lanesboro and Whalan to the Whalan City Council.

Photo by Barb Jeffers

By Barb Jeffers “As of May we will no longer have Harter’s garbage service,” stated Mayor Tuftin, during the City of Whalan’s April 2017 meeting. Tuftin went on to explain, “apparently Lanesboro went to a different contract and because of that they gave us 30 days notice that they will no longer be serving Whalan either,” so “we are being dropped,” she said. Due to this, the city must find another trash collection company quickly.

Present at the regularly scheduled council meeting on April 10

were Mayor Marlys Tuftin and council members Owen Lewis, Everett Johnson, Wyatt Berekvam and Kim Berekvam. City Clerk/Treasurer Lolly Melander was absent.

Minutes Minutes from the March 13, 2017, meeting were read by K. Berekvam. With no additions or corrections deemed necessary a motion was made by W. Berekvam to accept the minutes as read and with a second

by Johnson the motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report The Treasurer’s Report and Bills Due were read by K. Berekvam.

Motion by Johnson, second by K. Berekvam, to accept the Treasurer’s Report and Bills Due. Motion carried.

Visitor’s comments Autumn Johnson, Mayor of Lanesboro, Minn., attended the April meeting of the Whalan city council to discuss the possibility of a hiking trail between Lanesboro and Whalan. The proposed hiking trail would not be sponsored by the City of Lanesboro and would not be a collaborative effort between Lanesboro and Whalan.

Johnson would personally “like this to happen” and wanted to get the Whalan council members thoughts on the idea. “I think it definitely would be appreciated by the community and the tourists and everyone in general,” stated council member K. Berekvam.

Wes Harding, who is a representative for Whalan on the Root River Trail Towns committee reported to the council that the breakfast held by the RRTT committee on Sunday, April 2,2017 went very well as they served

approximately 120 people.

Harding explained to the council that the Root River Trail Towns Committee is comprised of representatives from each of the nine trail towns. Harding handed out further information on the committee and its purpose of promoting tourism and more.

Old Business After cancelling a previously scheduled city tour due to weather, the city council began its tour of the city on Monday, April 3 and due to rain, they completed the tour on Wednesday, April 5.

“We looked at all the city-owned areas to determine what kinds of things need to be done and we have quite a list we have prepared,” stated Mayor Tuftin.

“We are going to prioritize what we need to start on first and we have pretty much decided we are going to work on the city park first because the Stand Still Parade is coming up soon, so we wanted to get that in order,” added Tuftin.

If anyone would like more information or is interested in volunteering their time to help with the “to do list,” please contact one

Henrytown Lutheran Church seeks confirmation class pictures When Henrytown Lutheran Church of rural Canton went up in flames on April 16, 2015, so too did the church’s collection of confirmation photos.

In the two years since the fire, several volunteer hours have gone into searching for original prints to replicate those that were lost.

Many photographs have been located and copied for display in the new church fellowship hall.

However, the congregation still has some holes to fill in its confirmation class picture display.

Henrytown Lutheran Church hopes the public can assist in completing this historic documentation project. The list below includes the missing class photos, along with the confirmands from each class.

1919: Gladys Evenson and Edna Erickson; 1922: Henry Pederson, Willard Johnson, Walter Wilberg, Signe Johnson and Hazel Sauer; 1923: Esther Lund, Alice Harland, Claudine Steen, Blanche Huseby, Helen Helgeson, Olga Dahl, Esther

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Thompson, Gerhard Evenson and Ole Finstad; 1924: Talbert Matson, Orvis Larsrud, Henry Eggebratten, Ervin Eggebratten, Earl Evenson, George Sauer and Elinor Onstine; 1925: Clara Finstad, Alice Erickson, Carl Peterson, Frances Steen, Lenard Gillund, Ogden Kyscth, Marvin Larson, Victor Matson and Arthur Dahl; 1926: Maynard Stoin, Hanford Harland, Philip Blilie, Joseph Scholl, Leslie Lund, Norman Coyle, Howard Helgeson, Norman Gillund, Adeline Thompson, James Overland, Ole Overland, Albert Vang, Stanley Sorenson, Francis Lawston, Olga Kyscth, Florence Erickson, Carmen Kyscth and Ruth Soland; 1951: Allen Austin, Paul Thompson, Charles Thoen, Marland Myrhre and Howard Coyle; 1957: Peorl Torgerson, Carol Schultz, Malloy Bangs, Gregory Erickson and Robert Peterson; 1958: Gerald Haagonson. Norman Schultz, Sharon Sorum and Richard Thompson; 1966: Nelvin Garness, Patty Pruka, Dennis Danielson and Larry Wangen; 1976: Michel Danielson, Debbie Torkelson, Dawn Underbakke, Ricky Wangen, James Torgerson, Michael Helegson, Jay Zafft and Ricky Torkelson; 1985: Jeff Danielson, Milessa Soland, Teresa Danielson, Nicole Garness and Jill Eiken; 1986: Tricia Brenno and Chad Danielson; 1991: Brian Nelson; 1992: Jeremy Bergey, Jaime Erickson, Aaron Shanks, Trevor Torgerson and Lana Vongroven; 1994: Alissa Nelson, Valerie Garness and Shawn Bergey; 1997: Josh Vaalemoen, Brandon Bergey, Erin Underbakke, Nicholas Stortz and Tara Shanks; 1998: Heather Grooters, Eric Laitinen and Sam Nelson; 2001: Heather Laitinen, Heidi Laitinen, Britany

Majerus, Evan Recio and Amanda Stortz; 2002: Dennis Eiken, Jack Eiken and Kyle Schultz; 2008: Tyler Torgerson, Heather Tangen and Jeremy Smith; 2009: Logan Henry, Sydney Johnson, Trent Nelson, Courtney Smith and Tyler Stortz; 2010: Kourtney Coyle, Mason Henry, Hunter Johnson and Jordan Magnuson.

of the council members.

New Business Motion by Johnson, second by W. Berekvam, to donate $100 to Lanesboro Post Prom. Motion carried.

Motion by K. Berekvam, second by W. Berekvam, to donate $400 to the Stand Still Parade.

Motion carried.

A building permit was granted to Marlys Tuftin for a 10x12 three-season porch.

Motion by K. Berekvam, second by Lewis, to approve a pay raise for City Clerk/Treasurer Lolly Melander from a rate of $13.41 per hour to $20.00 per hour, which would be retroactive back to January 1, 2017.

Melander, who puts in 32 hours per month, has worked for the City of Whalan for 16 years and “has not had a wage increase in a long time,” stated Tuftin. “We have kind of looked at the numbers in other communities of similar size and similar duties” and “we felt it was in order to offer her an increase in salary,” explained Tuftin. Motion carried.

Motion by K. Berekvam, second

by Lewis, to adjourn. Motion carried.

The next regularly scheduled Whalan city council meeting will be held on May 8, 2017.

Photos may be emailed to henrytownlutheranchurch@gmail. com. Please include the confirmation year, along with information about who’s who in the photograph.

The goal is to have the new confirmation class picture display completed for the building dedication on June 11, 2017.

The people of Henrytown Lutheran Church thank you for your help in this endeavor.

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Mabel addresses solar energy ordinance Mabel residents have always been required to license their dogs, but after a recent incident, it will now be enforced more rigorously. At the April 12 Mabel City Council meeting, Mayor James Westby said that a child had been bitten by a dog that was not licensed and had no record of vaccinations. As a result, the city will be stepping up efforts to ensure residents comply with the Animal Control guidelines.

Mabel residents will receive reminders in their billing statements this month and have until May 1 to comply with licensing dogs and cats within the city limits. Fines will be issued to violators. Licenses cost $10 and can be obtained at City Hall. Proof of vaccinations are required for each animal.

The feral cat problem that was discussed at the March council meeting resulted in a positive action. A farmer that read the article about the abundance of cats in Mabel contacted the city and is willing to take all stray cats at no cost. Karen Larson, City Clerk, put the farmer in touch with Animal Control to work out the details to make this happen.

Mabel-Canton sophomore class president, Blake Henry, and Maddison Michels, class treasurer, came to the council meeting to ask permission to use Steam Engine Park for a fundraiser on

May 20. The event will include a 5K run and family-friendly carnival. The funds will go for prom expenses the following year. By doing the fundraiser in the spring and joining with the Booster Club, the group hopes to raise more money and make it an event for families to enjoy. The council approved the request.

In other business, City Attorney Greg Schieber, addressed the solar ordinance zoning questions that had been brought forth at the March meeting. A potential business in town had inquired about putting in solar energy panels. Currently, the city zoning doesn’t address solar energy.

“It’s a good time to be putting a solar ordinance in place,” Schieber said. “Harmony is also looking into this and Lanesboro recently adopted an ordinance that covers both solar and geothermal structures. As it stands now, someone can put up solar panels, but they can’t hook into the city’s power grid without the city’s approval. An ordinance would help with regulating permits and installation specifications.”

Schieber reviewed a document that outlined the considerations Mabel may want to consider if they decide to move forward on establishing a solar energy ordinance. Some of these con-

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siderations include, what size of installation would be permissible, height limitations (pitched roof vs. flat roof ), ground mount locations (front yard, side or rear), special considerations for aesthetics of neighborhood and special treatment for any solar farms or gardens within city limits.

Schieber suggested Mabel look at other towns to see what their ordinances cover and their application process. He said the Lanesboro ordinance requires that everyone must obtain a general permit, zoning certificate and building permit. Their application requires a project description, site drawing and specifics about installation (must be installed by a certified installer, etc.).

Mayor Westby and council members agreed that it would be good to have an ordinance in place and asked Schieber to send examples from other cities for council members to review and draft an ordinance for Mabel.

The process to finalize an ordinance will take several months.

In a follow-up from last month’s meeting, action was taken on concerns about the speed of vehicles driving through the Steam Engine grounds. Last fall, a dog was hit and killed by a car driving through the park.

Mayor Westby recommended to install a 15 mph sign and a

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. cement barricade at the one end where there is a blind spot. “Let’s try this first to see if it helps reduce the speed through the park,” Westby said. “Our goal is to make the park easy for our visitors to access, but safe.”

City Works Director Bob Miereau updated the council on the drainage ditch issue along Highway 44. He obtained a cost estimate to install a culvert under the road, but said that estimate seemed high. He plans to get another estimate and will give a report at the next meeting.

The city is still working on the sump pump issue at the Water Treatment Plant. Miereau said it should be resolved soon. Both wells were not useable. The goal is to eventually get a new control panel and alarm system.

Miereau reported that Cherrywood Drive, just northwest of the school, has been approved to be blacktopped. Safety is a concern since it is the road that buses and visitors use to attend ball games at the school. Several cars have ended up in the ditch because the road conditions. Miereau said the state is considering widening the road and if that happens, it could be closed for about a year. In the meantime, the road may be temporarily closed if drainage doesn’t improve. Miereau will keep the city updated on further developments.

The city’s tree planting program is underway. Miereau has received seven orders for 11

trees to be planted. This doesn’t include the city’s order.

Jeff Rein, newly-hired Public Works Assistant, attended the meeting and reported that work was going well during his first weeks on the job.

Mabel’s “Cleanup Day” is scheduled for Saturday, May 13 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Waste Treatment Plant. Mayor Westby has taken photos of residences with junk and debris on their property. Residents are encouraged to use the clean-up day to dispose of these items. If not, further action will be taken and citations issued.

The city applied for a Rockwell Collins Grant and was awarded $1,000. The money will be used to install LED lights on the street lamps that have not been updated yet.

It was pointed out that the banners on the street poles on Main Street are getting tattered.

The Business Association oversees these and Mayor Westby said he’d be sure this item gets on their April 19 meeting agenda.

The city is waiting to hear from Rural Development about moving the tank from City Park to Steam Engine Park. This agency has to approve the move before any action can be taken.

After review of accounts payable, the council approved the allocation of $111,156.78 for bills to be paid this period.

The next Mabel City Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 10 at 7 p.m.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY… PRODUCTION PLANT CUSTODIAN -FULL-TIME POSITION We are currently seeking to fill a full-time position in the Maintenance Department. Responsibilities include mainly cleaning tasks.

Tuohy provides competent leadership and will reward your performance. The benefit package includes health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), paid vacation and holidays.

Please complete the online application (http://www.tuohyfurniture.com/0/TUOHY-EmploymentApp.pdf) Submit your application to: Tuohy Furniture Corporation 42 St. Albans Place Chatfield, MN 55923-1457 Attention: Human Resources or hr@tuohyfurniture.com

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Monday, April 17, 2017

EMPLOYMENT

Spring Valley Living is seeking Universal Workers for the Housing with Services setting. Part time positions available on day and overnight shifts. Duties may include housekeeping, activities, meal service and some personal cares. Previous experience not required, we will train the right individuals! To apply please visit our website at www.springvalleyliving.org/careers or stop in for an application. EOE. e17,24-o

WANTED: A FEW GOOD PEOPLE School bus drivers needed in the Harmony & Preston area for routes and extra trips.

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Semcac is currently accepting applications for a Food Shelf Manager, 16 hours per week, at the Semcac Preston Contact Center. Position provides services, support, referrals and application assistance to consumers, networking with community partners, working with volunteers, and managing day to day operations of the food shelf; including product ordering, and reporting. Positive attitude, strong attention to detail and computer skills required. Applications and full job description available at www.semcac.org or by contacting Barb Thompson at barb.thompson@semcac. org or 507-864-8202. Applications must be received by Friday, April 21, 2017.

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Excellent part-time jobs. Will train.

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Stanley Jones and Associates, a Medicare CertiďŹ ed Home Care organization within Volunteers of America, is seeking a

RAILROAD VEGETATION CONTROL: Full-time traveling opportunity, 60-80 hours/week, $13-$15/hour starting, meal allowance, paid lodging, 95% paid health/dental, 401(k) & paid time off. RAW, Inc. in Cooperstown, ND 888/700-0292 info@rawapplicators.com www.rawapplicators.com (MCAN)

Full-Time Director of Clinical Services to join their team in Rochester. QualiďŹ cations for this role include: Current RN licensure and minimum of three (3) years administrative and supervisory experience in a long term health care setting. Please visit our website to apply: http://www.care-proďŹ ler.com/CareProďŹ ler.php?customer=258 Please email vkelly@voa.org with questions.

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115 Center St E, HARMONY

Treasure this historic home! Lots of original Love where you live! Just blocks from the Upper IowaSt. River & easy drive to Decorah. Spacious details with nice updates. 4 bedroom, 2418 Preston NW, PRESTON home w/attached 2 car and large corner lot. bathroom. Located on corner lot. $90,000 Simple living, move right in! $124,000 Scenic setting & ideal location.

Main ďŹ&#x201A;oor living plus ďŹ nished walkout basement. $118,900

PENDING

243 S SILVER ST, WYKOFF

Affordable small town living. 2 bedroom w/deck, hot tub, and nice backyard. $55,000

HARMONY

HARMONY - SUBDIVISION WITH COUNTRY

Be your own boss!

Renovated commercial building, turn your talents into an enjoyable career.

VIEWS & BUILDING INCENTIVE! NO BUILDER RESTRICTIONS.

Roxanne Johnson

2606 Village Rd, BLUFFTON

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

10277 COUNTY 116, GRANGER

Live everyday like you are on vacation.

Short walk to the Upper Iowa River. 2 bedroom ranch. Why rent when you can own? $49,900

PENDING

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

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116 SPRING ST NE, PRESTON

400 WHITTIER ST E, LANESBORO 408 MAIN ST N, CANTON

3 bedroom 2 bath on corner lot. Good sized living space, main ďŹ&#x201A;oor bedroom & full bath. $74,900

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418 Preston St. NW, PRESTON

Larger than it appears! Twinhome on corner lot, no monthly fees. Main ďŹ&#x201A;oor living w/ďŹ nished walkout basement.

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44959 Plummer St, RUSHFORD

SOLD!

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205 Franklin St NW, PRESTON

Room for everyone! Main home features 3 bedrooms & baths.

In-law unit offers a the complete package with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, & ofďŹ ce. Nice corner lot, mature trees. $136,900

NEW

24280 CTY 14, PRESTON 304 N THIRD AVE, CANTON 160 4TH ST NE, HARMONY

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364 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD

Live worry free! Open & bright condo w/ generous storage & a private patio.

1 car attached garage. $124,900

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425 2nd Ave SE, HARMONY

NEW

Affordable and spacious! Great layout, ďŹ&#x201A;exible to your lifestyle. Original details w/updated windows, shingles, and siding. $106,000

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22 Main Ave N, HARMONY

Excellent location! 2 commercial units side-by-side. 2 off street parking spots. $45,900

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431 AVENUE C NE, CHATFIELD

$69,900 #4078710

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TIM DANIELSON

NEW RANCH IN ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOOD

$129,900 209 MAIN ST SOUTH, CHATFIELD

$179,900

#4073199 â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial building with great visibility in downtown Chatfield LISTINGspace â&#x20AC;˘ Large display window â&#x20AC;˘ 4,706 sq. ft. ideal for NEW retail/office â&#x20AC;˘ Renovated handicap bathroom â&#x20AC;˘ New commercial grade carpet â&#x20AC;˘ Tons of storage in full basement with concrete floor â&#x20AC;˘ Second level offers 2-1 bedroom remodeled apartments

451 AVE C NE, CHATFIELD

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REAL ESTATE HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER. Split level house with attached single garage, 1,699 sq.ft., 2-3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, main floor laundry, living room with attached deck, large walk-out family room, large basement, storage shed. 145 5th St SW, Harmony. 507-251-6163/507-272-7640. r10,17,24,1-x OUR SPORTSMEN WILL pay top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a free Base Camp Leasing info packet & quote.

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225 3RD ST SW, CHATFIELD

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Our hearts are full of gratitude when we say many thanks to family members, friends and neighbors for all acts of kindness and sympathy: food, flowers, donations, cards, visits, prayers and kind words spoken to our family regarding the recent passing of Cheryl Burk. Cheryl will always be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and will be deeply missed.

Dan Burk and family t17-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE FAMILY OF JOYCE HEADINGTON ERICKSON would like to thank everyone for all the kindnesses shown to Joyce, especially Gundersen Harmony Care staff and Heartland Hospice. Also thanks to Schluter-Balik Funeral Home, Pastor Linda Thompson, and members of Burr Oak United Methodist for serving the lunch. All the flowers, memorials and food were very much appreciated.

Norm & Sheila Craig Mike & Shari Minnehan t17-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn-x

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Monday, April 17, 2017

NEW LISTING

$259,900

609 PARK ST SE, CHATFIELD

#4078448

â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths, â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car Garage (636 sq. ft.) â&#x20AC;˘ Open floor plan â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Main floor laundry/mudroom â&#x20AC;˘ Vaulted ceilings â&#x20AC;˘ Paneled doors â&#x20AC;˘ Master suite â&#x20AC;˘ Unfinished walkout lower level â&#x20AC;˘ Quality built â&#x20AC;˘ Established neighborhood along a quiet street

LD â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ Garage â&#x20AC;˘ 2611 sq. ft.

Sâ&#x20AC;˘O 205 HOUSTON ST NW, PRESTON LDden used as 3rd bedroom SOplus â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bedrooms 6300 SOUTH POINTE DR SW, ROCHESTER â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bedroom 2 Bath â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ 2,723 LD Sâ&#x20AC;˘O 27047 KEY ROAD, FOUNTAIN LDâ&#x20AC;˘ 1,070 sq. ft. garage SO â&#x20AC;˘ 5 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Baths 527 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD

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SOLD 106 FILLMORE ST NE,D CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;˘ 5 BedroomsS â&#x20AC;˘2O BathsL â&#x20AC;˘ 672 sq. ft. Garage 26026 COUNTY 1, SPRING VALLEY D â&#x20AC;˘ Shed (16â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x24â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) â&#x20AC;˘ 1 BedroomS â&#x20AC;˘2O Car L garage 407 JAMES ST. NE, CHATFIELD Sâ&#x20AC;˘ 2OBathsLâ&#x20AC;˘D â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms 2 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ Updated kitchen

SOLD PRESTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FOUNTAIN TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; OL19D JUST LISTED!S Wooded Acre building site PRESTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FOUNTAIN TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LDsite located JUST LISTED! S 20 Acre Obuilding 428 HILLSIDE DR SE, CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms on Dâ&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ SMainOâ&#x20AC;˘ L2 Baths

224 MILL CREEK ROAD NW, CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bath â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car Garage â&#x20AC;˘ 1,480 sq. ft.

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CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Affordable 0.24 acre lot suitable for walkout along Amco Drive SE with city utilities. #4076290 $40,000 CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Commercial lot offering 0.85 acres, city utilities, level, 311 feet of Hwy 30 frontage, ready to build & only couple blocks off Hwy 52. #4062958 $89,900 CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 acres tucked in the valley with 429 feet of Root River frontage including an old farm house (gutted) to remodel for your permanent home or cabin.

Small pasture for the animals, nice views & short drive to town. #4075434 $115,000 FOUNTAIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Large level lot (132â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 300â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900 FOUNTAIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8.5 acre building site with a couple acres of tillable located off the county road high on the hill overlooking the valley. #4077950 $110,000 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 acres of woods with approximately 400â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of creek frontage and adjoins State land. Ideal for hunting, recreation or weekend getaway. #4076539 $60,000 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $99,900 $87,900 $74,900

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED

BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: December 10, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Dustin D. Bunke and Rebekkah L. Bunke, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Merchants Bank, National Association - La Crescent.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded February 20, 2008 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 363199.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Merchants Bank, National Association - Winona. Dated December 10, 2007 Recorded February 20, 2008, as Document No. 363200.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Merchants Bank, National Association - La Crescent RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Merchants Bank, N.A. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 742 Pine Meadows Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 06-0757-000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 2, Block 3, Pine Meadows First Subdivision Phase 1, 2, 3 in the City of Rushford, Fillmore County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $116,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $116,117.67 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: May 18, 2017 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on November 20, 2017 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: March 13, 2017 Merchants Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 94 - 17-002192 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish March 27, April 3,10,17,24, May1

PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: February 22, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Matthew J. Horton and Hilery K. Horton, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 6, 2007 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 357488.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.

Dated February 22, 2007 Recorded March 6, 2007, as Document No. 357492.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 44884 Hayes Street, Rushford, MN 55971 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 05.0307.010 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Commencing at a point 160 feet East of the Northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 104 North, Range 8 West, running thence South 190 feet; thence East 100 feet; thence North 190 feet; thence West to the place of beginning, subject to road easement COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $29,250.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $30,448.22 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: May 25, 2017 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on November 27, 2017 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: March 21, 2017 Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 135 - 16-008438 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 3,10,17,24,1,8

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LIVESTOCK FEEDLOT PERMIT Notice is hereby given per Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 116, that Omodt & Jorde Farms GP, has made application to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and/or to the County of Fillmore for a permit to construct a new feedlot of 500 animal units or more.

The existing and proposed feedlot will be located in Fillmore County, T103N, R8W, Section 14, SW/SE of Norway Township, Minnesota. The existing facility consists of 550 slaughter steers, housed in a combination of open lots and confinement buildings for a total of 550 animal units. The proposed facility will consist of a 56’x120’ total confinement building housing 120 animal units of slaughter steers. Manure will be stored as a manure pack. The total animal units to the existing and proposed unit fo the site will be 670 animal units.

This publication shall constitute 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 Minnesota State Law. Publish 10,17

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-17-213 In Re: Estate of Clara O. Karli, also known as Clara Olena Karli, Decedent.

NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF LOST WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on May 2, 2017 at 9:15 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at the Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, Minnesota 55965, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be a copy of the decedent’s Will dated April 25, 1996, and for the appointment of Ruth A. Karli, whose address is 73246 178th Street, Dassel, Minnesota 55325, and Deane H. Karli, whose address is 1033 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, Minnesota 55904, as personal representatives of the estate of the decedent in an unsupervised administration.

Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representatives will be appointed with the full power to administer the estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts for the estate.

Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: April 4, 2017

BY THE COURT Matthew J. Opat Judge of District Court James D. Attwood Administrator By: /s/Mary E. Specht Richard A. Nethercut (MN#0130072) Nethercut Schieber PA 32 Main Avenue North Harmony, MN 55939 Publish 10,17

sonal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent.

Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: March 28, 2017 /s/James D. Attwood Court Administrator Richard A. Nethercut (MN# 0130072) NETHERCUT SCHIEBER PA 32 Main Avenue North Harmony, MN 55939 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 17,24

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-17-194 In Re: Estate of Ordean Thomas Olson, also known as Ordean T. Olson, Decedent.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated May 12, 2014. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Wendi L Dolton, whose address is 305 1st St NE, PO Box 1133, Racine, Minnesota 55967, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate.

Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.

Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent.

Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: March 27, 2017 /s/James D. Attwood Court Administrator Richard A. Nethercut (MN# 0130072) NETHERCUT SCHIEBER PA 32 Main Avenue North Harmony, MN 55939 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish10,17

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-17-188 In Re: Estate of Donald J. Wilken, also known as Donald John Wilken, Decedent.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated December 8, 2015. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed David Hovey, whose address is 1378 Victory Ave, Cresco, Iowa 52136, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate.

Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.

Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the per-

Houston TOWNSHIP board of appeal and equalization Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeal and Equalization of the Township of Houston in Houston County, Minnesota will meet at the Houston Township Hall, 601 East Cedar Street, Houston, MN at 5:00 pm, Tuesday the 18th day of April 2017.

The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether taxable property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor, and to determine whether corrections need to be made.

If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you are still not satisfied with the valuation of classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the local board of appeal and equalization. The board shall review the valuation, classification, or both if necessary, and shall correct it as needed. Generally, an appearance before you local board of appeal and equalization is required by law before an appeal can be taken to the county board of appeal and equalization.

A representative of the Houston County Assessor’s office will be present to present information about the assessment process in the county and to answer questions about that process.

As this is the regular monthly meeting date for the Houston Township Board; the regular Township Board meeting will be held immediately following the Board of Appeal & Equalization meeting for Houston Township.

Christine K. Rischette, Clerk Houston Township Publish 10,17 yucatan township Board of Appeals and Equalization for Yucatan Township will meet at the Yucatan Town Hall on April 25, 2017 at 6:30 PM. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly values and classified by Printed with Soy ink the assessor.

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Sumner Township

ACCEPTING QUOTES Sumner Township Board will accept quotes for patrolling and snow plowing with equipment of at least 140 horsepower for the coming year that runs from May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2018.

The Board requires a truck capable of spreading rock on icy roads and a loader available for loading rock. A certificate of insurance must accompany all bids with a minimum of one million dollars in coverage.

Quotes are also being accepted for class 2 aggregate that meets state specifications by the ton only with charges verified by weight tickets, with and without delivery rates, with delivery and spreading to be started no later than June 1, 2017 and completed by June 20, 2017. Also, include a rate for residential rock. A certificate of insurance must accompany all quotes with a minimum of one million dollars in coverage.

Please note: Rock delivered for use on township roads MUST BE APPROVED for quality and adherence to bid specifications by township designee PRIOR to any distribution.

Quotes are also being sought for the following: roadside mowing, in-ditch brush mowing, lawn mowing and weed trimming.

Quotes must be in an envelope marked “Quote Enclosed” and be in the hands of the Clerk by 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 2017 or can be delivered to the Township Supervisors’ April 24, 2017 meeting at 7:30 pm at the Sumner Town Hall. Quotes will be discussed at the April meeting and the Sumner Town Board reserves the right to negotiate, accept or reject any or all quotes.

Marianne Hockema, Clerk 14309 County 102 Spring Valley, Mn 55975

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