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Nethercut passes the reins of law practice over to Schieber By H annah Wingert hannah@fillmorecountyjournal.com
When Richard Nethercut and his wife Loni Kemp first moved to the Fillmore County area from the Twin Cities, they only planned on staying a few years before moving on to someplace bigger such as Chicago. That was in 1981, and they’re still here. “Once we were here, it never occurred to us to go anywhere else,” Nethercut laughed. “It couldn’t be a better community to raise kids and to live in.” Nethercut has worked hard building his law practice in Harmony since moving to the area. He’s enjoyed getting to know the people from Harmony and the surrounding communities and helping them with their legal needs. However, after 37 years, he’s ready to hang up his hat and move on to retirement. His last day at the practice will be on April 25, followed by a retirement open house on April 27. As much as he’s loved running his law practice, Nethercut is looking forward to retirement. He has no concrete plans for
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what he’ll do with his time once he retires, but is hoping to spend some time traveling and staying at the family cabin up north. “I hope to take enough time to clear my brain,” he said. “I want to read a lot more, and I want to do a lot of gardening.” The woodland on his property northeast of Canton has been neglected for years thanks to a demanding work schedule and so he would like to work on thinning that down and maintaining it. Nethercut’s wife, Loni Kemp, recently retired, as well, from her job as a private consultant on national agriculture and environmental policy. The couple is looking forward to spending more time with their two daughters and three grandsons. Nethercut has thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the community of Harmony. “It’s been marvelous. It’s got to be one of the friendliest communities anywhere,” he commented. “I’ve always appreciated how progressive Harmony is.” Last year, Nethercut sold his law practice to Greg Schieber, who had been working there since February 2014, in preparation for retirement. Since the sale, the
roles have been reversed, with Nethercut working for Schieber instead of the other way around. “I’m so lucky because Greg is a great guy. He’s a competent, conscientious lawyer,” Nethercut expressed. “He’s perfect for the community. It’s hard to imagine retiring from a private practice with so many people involved without someone like that to take your place.” Schieber grew up in Caledonia and knew he wanted to run a private law practice in a small town after graduating law school. He originally contacted Nethercut to ask for the opportunity to join his practice but was turned down at first. “He had to talk me into it,” Nethercut laughed. Once he hired Schieber though, he never regretted it. “To find someone who has the same caring attitude about clients and local families is important,” Nethercut pointed out. Schieber has enjoyed working for and with Nethercut. “Dick has been an excellent mentor. I’ve learned a lot from him,” he commented. “That’s what I’ll miss the most (after he retires) See NETHERCUT Page 2
Mabel-Canton won’t extend school year Veterans discuss emergency care and housing By R ich Wicks
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days, and joked that perhaps next year the board should plan on twelve snow days, since winter storms have continued to come well into spring. Kuphal said the final decision rests with the board, but his suggestion is not to extend the school year to make up for excess snow days, because in his experience, the “added on” days have very little eduSee not extended Page 10
By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com
U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s staff held a listening session for veterans on April 12 at the Fillmore County Office Building. Bree Maki, southern Minnesota outreach, and Alex Schueller, veterans and military outreach, led the group in a discussion of veterans issues and concerns.
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Snow days were discussed at the Mabel-Canton School Board meeting on April 17. All members were present at the meeting, including Mark Weidemann, Jason Marquardt, Chris Miller, Principal Michelle Weidemann, student board representative Maddison Michels, Board Chair Cristal Adkins, Superintendent Gary
Kuphal, business manager Aimee Lake, high school secretary Lynette Donald, Chris Loppnow, Diane Wilder and Liz Hershberger. Kuphal explained that the planned “Easter Break” was shortened by one day to make up for a previous snow day, but then the first two days back after Easter Break had to be cancelled due to another winter storm. He said the school calendar allowed for three snow
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is that mentorship and expertise that you can’t just look up in a book.� Schieber has no plans to make any big changes at the practice. “I’m confident that we’ll be able to continue business as usual,� Schieber stated. “I’ll strive for and hopefully provide the same service that people have come to expect here.� At this time, he also does not have any concrete plans to hire someone to replace Nethercut, but is open to that opportunity in the future. The retirement open house for Richard Nethercut will be held on April 27 at the Old Legion Hall in Harmony from 4-7 p.m.
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By Rich Wicks On April 16, Kingsland Superintendent James Hecimovich asked the school board to consider his idea of turning the field at the former Wykoff school into a “native grass prairie land area� that Kingsland students could use for educational purposes. He explained he is referring to “the ballpark and the little park next to it, the old track field.� No action was taken at this time, but Hecimovich said he would discuss the idea with Wykoff City Council member Richard Gleason, and will bring back information to the board at the next work session. All board members were present (Doug Plaehn, Ann Oeltjen, Leah Stier, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, Heather Betts, and Superintendent James Hecimovich). Hecimovich gave public thanks to donors and volunteers, including to Community Ed Soccer Coaches (Jen Ferguson, Brynjil Hyde, Jared Hagstrom, Kyle Rader, Liz Newberg, Matt Jor-
dan, Kelly Opseth, Karen Stephans, Shaun and Sheila Knode, Ross Musel, Mike Rainey, Trevin Rath, Cody Stuart, Noah Williams, Shane Mensink, and Santi Drees), and to Anne Jo Voorhees for supervising the Kids Night Out field trip to Sherlock Gnomes, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church for a piano donated to the music department, Deer Creek Long Spurs Chapter National Wild Turkey Foundation for $500 and $250 donations to the Trap Team, Daniel Hellerud for $100 donation to the Trap Team, and to Mari Blanchard for chaperoning the art club trip to Minneapolis, and to bus driver Mike Blanchard for driving on that trip. The board also approved the consent agenda items, including hires and a leave of absence, after Ann Oeltjen asked to have one item opened for further discussion. She said that regarding the administration’s recommendation to hire Steve Hauser as varsity girls basketball coach, “I
guess I wanted to bring it up again that I felt the panel was not objective enough and that it should go back for a new panel for interviews‌ There was students on the panel and also what I would consider a subordinate of one of the people that were interviewed.â€? The board discussed the issue, and Doug Plaehn stated, “We have a recommendation from our administration that we need to act on, approve it or not approve it.â€? Oeltjen made a motion to not approve the recommendation and to repost the position, but there was no second to the motion. The board then voted to approve the recommendation to hire Hauser (Oeltjen voted against). Jackie Horsman said she feels the panel interview process needs to be re-evaluated, so that concerns such as Oeltjen’s will not occur in the future. No members of the public addressed the board on any issues. The board heard an update on FFA happenings and upcoming events from student Cody Merkel. The board approved tenure for three staff members as submitted.
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C ommentary Trains By Eric Leitzen Hokah, MN Fascism is a self-defeating ideology. In every case of a full-blown fascist government, and even those with budding fascist tendencies, you get to a point where supporters of the fascists have to start saying, doing, and believing ridiculous things. Never break from Eric Leitzen formation, never question, never ever let the idea get into your mind that the group doesn’t have the right answers and the best interests in mind. But things will go wrong.
Things will get out of control. If you allow someone to believe they are right 100% of the time, if you never question or even think that they might be wrong, they will eventually start to believe that they can do no wrong... and that’s where things get terrifying. So we know fascism is bad. We’re told from an early age that America is good because of freedom and democracy and what have you... so why do the American people, increasingly in the past 20 years, seem to support actions, candidates and platforms that are increasingly anti-democratic, anti-freedom? We want to believe that people are inherently good and just and prone to democracy, but History proves out that democracy is something that must be won and maintained, not just implied. So, what if a bunch of folks just did not care about the ideas that are
supposedly integral to our liberal democracy? What makes the idea of fascism or authoritarianism or totalitarianism so appealing? Because he makes the trains run on time. It’s an oft-repeated little chestnut of history, and one that turns out to be not true, it seems, but in the era of Fake News, is it really that surprising that a lie gains more traction than the truth? The most important thing to look at (and something our current news media conveniently continues to forget to do) is not THAT the lie is accepted... but WHY. Far too often you see the easy, lazy excuses put forth that they’re just dumb, they don’t know any better, or they didn’t put in the hard work to figure it out. But it’s not as easy as passing judgment. It’s not as easy as saying it’s someone’s else’s fault. The WHY behind these lies getting accepted is just as much
Devil’s Advocate…Students and teachers By Aaron Bishop Harmony, MN On March 24 we saw the students’ “March for our Lives” promoting safe schools and environments conducive for learning. Resultantly, there’s much talk concerning closing gun show loopholes, improving background checks, rais- Aaron Bishop ing the age non-military trained persons can purchase firearms, and funding for resource officers and/or arming teachers in schools. These are all debatable issues. However, what appears on news feeds are the more drastic far right and far left campaigns. This, in turn, creates the appearance that you are either for or against the 2nd Amendment, tyranny, takEditorial Cartoon
ing all guns away, or conversely arming every adult with open carry permits, etc. Tribalism and name-calling begins, and people become swayed toward the extreme ideologies that appear to be the only available schools of thought. Although this negativity may be highlighted as the norm, there really are great efforts from people of all backgrounds to work together or at least disagree respectfully. So, kudos for the children who are marching for what they believe is right and learning their civic rights by using them. Kudos to responsible and level-headed gun owners who recognize there is no legitimate nor serious threat to the 2nd Amendment by half of America. Kudos for not believing the rhetoric from conspiracy theorists who say each of these attacks on Americans in churches, elementary schools, high schools, concerts, movie
theatres are all just a hoax in order for the government to take our guns away. Yes, those people exist. So again, kudos to you! Next, I want to talk about teachers, specifically, the walkouts from teachers in West Virginia, Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Arizona. All these states boast low tax rates. With low investments in the state comes low return for the people of the state. Tragically, education is among the first “commodities” to be gutted, whether in programs or teacher’s pay. Consider the workload of a teacher. They are not only the educators of history, math, sciences, arts, and our language, but they must also be the guides of morals and ethics, aids for not only the physical health of our children but their mental health and well-being as well, and they must do this with fewer resources every year. They often spend their
the fault of you reading this as it is mine and our entire broken system. People want to believe the trains run on time. People want to believe that a fascist they voted for isn’t a terrible idea, but the trains are going to run on time. There are going to be benefits... maybe not for everyone, but maybe those folks didn’t deserve it. Yeah, that sounds right, it’s their fault. They didn’t deserve it like I did. All those kids with no future prospects just should have worked harder, it’s not that the system is built to fail for 98% of the population. I’d rather excuse horrible behavior from my government and have peace of mind than have to admit this entire system needs an overhaul... because if the trains run on time, I’m all right. We were all wrong, but it’s not our fault. We just want to be happy, it’s how humans are.
But now, with the mask off and a government doing its best to loot the till, knowing full well that their policies may very well cause the next Great Depression... we have no choice but to fight it. We read in our history books how Mussolini was bad because he was a fascist, and needed to be fought. We read how people, desperate for some good news, supported fascism, even with all its evils, on the promise of returned greatness and punctual trains. It is now our duty to look 100 years into the future to see what folks may say about us, about our time, and about our action... or lack thereof. People may have installed this government because they wanted the trains to run on time, but the people also have the power to remove it, even if it costs us in the short term. Because, at the end of the day, a few late trains is worth it.
personal resources, both time and money, on creating the best learning environment for their pupils. No matter which side of the fence you find yourself on with private schools, public schools, religious schools, or charter schools, I believe most Americans would agree that our children’s education and well-being are a high priority (if not the highest). Are our values reflected when we vote? Politicians boast about advocating funding of education of our youth every election year, but does that funding keep up with inflation? Do teachers’ salaries? I was curious, so I researched it: The average salary for Minnesota school teachers in 1974-75 was $12,214. Adjusting for inflation, that is equal to $64,967 today. The average teacher salary in Minnesota in 2018 is $57,346. How much do we value having well-educated grandkids? With regards to employment competition, can we expect to have better educators (therefore better student experiences) with fewer incentives or greater? If you had troubles raising your teenager(s), think about having 20-30 of
them in the same room with you for three quarters of the calendar year. Do you think teachers do it for the money? I think the answer is no. Democracy cannot survive without an educated people. We need citizens who understand how and why our society operates the way it does. Teachers are the keystone to the survival of our representative democracy. I’ll leave you with this quote which ties my two thoughts in this article together. “The suggestion of arming the teachers in response to school shootings is really not surprising. As a nation we have hoisted pretty much every social problem onto teachers, expecting schools to be the solution for everything from unemployment to teen pregnancy and the war on drugs, all the while cutting their funding and lambasting them as lazy and selfish when they demand to be paid. They are solution, scapegoat, and sacrificial lamb rolled into one.” -Jason Reed Cheers. References: Purchasing power in 1974: https://www.leg.state.mn.us/docs/ pre2003/other/910162/summary. pdf Inflation calculator: https:// inflationdata.com/inflation/inflation_calculators/inflation_rate_calculator.asp 2018 Teacher salary: http:// www.teacherportal.com/salary/ Minnesota-teacher-salary
Government this week Monday, April 23 • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, High School Media Center, 6:30 p.m. Schedule subject to change.
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Rebuild VFW event April 21 in Spring Valley
Sarah Kohn and Steve O’Connor hope to send their fundraising rocket into orbit! Photo by Rich Wicks By Rich Wicks Everyone around Spring Valley knows that in early October 2017, the Johnny Ringo’s bar burned down, and has been demolished. It’s not as well known that the Spring Valley VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) building, right next to the fire, also incurred significant damages. And for that reason,
the VFW is holding a “Rebuild the VFW Benefit Dinner and Auction” on Saturday, April 21 at the Spring Valley Community Center. On a recent afternoon, VFW Post 4114 Commander Steve O’Connor and fundraiser committee member Sarah Kohn sat down to share the details of their upcoming event. A dinner
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will be served from 4-7 p.m., and a silent auction from 4-6 p.m. There will also be a live auction starting at 5 p.m. The dinner will include chili and fixings, garlic toast, dessert and beverage. Those attending the dinner are asked to make a freewill offering. O’Connor added, “And I just found out today, there’s going to be a musical jam session” (during the event). O’Connor said he was gone much of the winter, but the committee came up with the idea of doing something to raise funds, and he said they wisely went ahead and started the ball rolling, rather than awaiting his return. Kohn shared that a GoFundMe page was started, but then the committee realized a dinner and auction would be a better way to get the entire community involved. Kohn said one of the benefits of the GoFundMe page, besides the actual funds raised, was just getting more public awareness of the VFW’s need. Sharing some history, O’Connor stated that, “Johnny Ringo’s used to be the VFW. We owned the bar. And at some point in time, we decided we weren’t very good at running bars. So we decided to do what we’re really good at, and that’s helping veterans, and supporting our community. So we sold the bar, but we kept the building next door.” O’Connor went on to describe that when the bar burned down in October, there was smoke and water damage to the adjacent properties, including the VFW and several apartments, which had to be vacated for a couple of months while damages were mitigated. Because of the age of the building, O’Connor said the insurance considers depreciation when estimating damage costs, so the VFW is left without enough of a settlement to replace everything that needs to be replaced. Kohn said since she lives in one of the apartments above the VFW, she was actually the first person to witness the fire. She’s glad to be back in her apartment, and eager to help with the fundraising efforts. O’Connor spoke of the ongoing cleanup efforts at the fire site, stating, “I know there were some tiles with asbestos. So I think the better part of it is going to have to be treated as hazardous waste. So it has to be handled in a special way.” He said the VFW plans to use all proceeds from their fundraising “trying to cover whatever the insurance doesn’t cover… Our roof is going to cost us way more than the insurance is going to give us, I’m pretty sure.” O’Connor said that Dick Schwade (of Spring Valley Auctions) has offered his outstanding auctioneering services for the event. He also pointed out that many businesses and individuals from Spring Valley and surrounding communities have pitched in by donating valuable items for the auctions.
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and sisters and brothers-in-law. Funeral services were held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Faribault, on Saturday, April 21, David Henry Ask David Henry Ask, named after 2018, at 10 a.m., with the Reverboth grandfathers, was born July end Jeffrey Sandgren officiating. 6, 1946, to Myran and Lucile Interment took place at Maple Ask in Lanesboro, Minn. He Lawn Cemetery, Faribault with died April 15, 2018, after an military rites provided by the almost two-year battle with brain Central Veterans Association. Visitation was held at the Boldt cancer. Funeral Home, Faribault on Fri Dave attended Durkin Elementary. He was attached to VP-24 day, April 20, 2018, from 5-8 p.m. and also at the church for homeported one hour prior to the services on in Norfolk, Saturday. Va., and honorably Harlan Baker d ischa rged Harlan William Baker, 86, of from the Rushford, previously of StewartNavy. Upon ville, died Thursday, April 12, returning 2018, at Good Shepherd Lutherhome, Dave David Ask an Home in Rushford, Minn. worked for Honeywell in Hopkins. He met Harlan was born June 6, and married Evon Marie Favre, 1931, in Rochester, Minn., to his wife of 48 years. Dave worked William and Rose (Schroder) construction, farmed, worked for Baker. He grew up on the famJerome Foods and Shattuck St. ily farm between Stewartville and Chatfield, learning the Mary’s until he retired. Dave loved his family most trade. After graduating from of all, especially time with his Chatfield High School in 1949 two grandchildren, Reanna and he continued to farm. Harlan Gabriel, fishing, golfing, tractor was very generous to anyone in shows, and being with friends need. He enjoyed lawn mower repair, woodworking, riding his and neighbors. Dave will be remembered for ATV and attending tractor shows. his humor, his teasing, his knack He was an Allis-Chalmers man for being able to talk to anyone, through and through. He could knowing someone everywhere he tell you anything about any went, being very observant of the part of those tractors. He also fine details, and always willing to enjoyed discussing farming with help others. His love and laughter his nephews and talking politics with anyone that would listen. will be greatly missed. Dave is survived by his wife He is survived by his sisters Evon, a daughter Sara, (Norine) Eileen Tucker and Marjorie also of Lanesboro, sister-in-law Huper, nephews Richard Tucker and brother-in-law Ginny and of Lewiston, David (Marlene) Jerry Robicheau, brother-in-law Huper of Alden, Minn., Mark Donald Mackenthun, sister-in- Huper of Chatfield, James (Terri) law Joni Favre, and many nieces, Huper of Alden, Minn., Jon nephews, great-nieces and great (Jackie) Huper of Wells, Minn.; nieces Lori (Mike) Reiland of nephews. Dave is preceded in death by Dover, Minn., and Janet (Denhis father Myran, his grandpar- nis) Nelson of Eyota, Minn.; 18 ents, mother and father-in-law, great-nieces and nephews, 14 great-great-nieces and nephews, and special friends Sue and CrysThe Church Basement Ladies tal Grant. of the He is preceded in death by Burr Oak Methodist Church his parents, sister Muriel, and brothers-in-law Everett Tucker and Ellsworth Huper. A funeral service was held 7 p.m., Monday, April 16 at Hoff Saturday, April 28 Funeral and Cremation Service, 8:00 - 1:00 Rushford, with visitation begin• Gently Used Items • Collectibles/Antiques ning at 5 p.m. Hoff Funeral • Baked Goods • Church Kitchen Items Morning Coffee & Pastries & Cremation Service, Rushford, Lunch Available assisted the family with arrange• BBQ Sandwiches • Salads • Bars • Chips
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ments. Catherine M. Holzwarth Catherine M. Holzwarth, 54, of Canton, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2018, at her home. Cathy was born June 13, 1953, in St. Paul, Minn. She was adopted by Carlton and Clara (Asleson) Myhre Catherine of Spring Holzwarth Grove, Minn. In 1971 she graduated from the Spring Grove High School. On September 18, 1971, she married David Holzwarth, Sr. They lived in Caledonia, Houston, Eitzen, and Spring Grove, before settling in Mabel where they lived for 21 years. She had worked at the Redwood in Caledonia, the Cliff House in Decorah, Walmart, and helped on the farm. David passed away April 10, 2007. After David’s passing, she moved to Canton where she had resided since. She was a member of the Scheie Lutheran Church and enjoyed her horses, sewing, quilting, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by four children: Rebecca Holzwarth of Mabel, Benjamin (Shanna) of Waukon, Iowa, Tina (Steve) Wallin of Mabel, and Andrew (Andrea Forcey) of La Crosse; and 11 grandchildren: Kalinda Kolek, Katrina Holzwarth, Piper Carmack, Paige Carmack, Brooklyn Wallin, Brianna Wallin, Sean Wallin, Steven Wallin III, Harli Holzwarth, Hally Holzwarth, and Hayden Holzwarth. She was preceded in death by her husband David, Sr., a son, David, Jr.; her parents, and a brother, John Myhre. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Monday, April 23, at the Scheie Lutheran Church in rural Mabel, with the Rev. Mary Waudby officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at the Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel and one hour prior to services at the church. Julene Gordon Johnson Julene Gordon Johnson, age 94, of Willmar, died Friday eve-
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•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.*
•Senior Coffee and Dessert, 9am, Clara House, Harmony.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am and 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm and 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info, (507) 288-6944.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* •Canton Historical Society meeting, 5pm, Canton Community Center. Come join us, looking for new members.
The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County ning, April 13, at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Atwater with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the church Julene Johnson c e m e t e r y. Memorials are preferred to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund. Arrangements are with Peterson Brothers Atwater Funeral Home, www.petersonbrothers.com. He was born July 1, 1923, in Hanska, Minn., to Herman and Dora (Oren) Johnson. Julene joined the Merchant Marines at age 17. He served in the Navy during WWII on the Pacific Front aboard the USS Intrepid. Julene and Evelyn Broste were married February 16, 1944. They rented a farm near Hanska. In 1961, they purchased their farm on Cherry Lake in rural Atwater. Together they raised six children. In 2009, Julene and Evie moved to Copperleaf Assisted Living in Willmar. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Atwater. Julene loved God, his family, his friends and his farm. He valued honesty, integrity and hard work. Julene is survived by his children: Jeff (Gretchen) of Moneta, Va., Jay (Jeanette Priess) of Detroit Lakes, Jenni (Al) Petersen of Dripping Springs, Tex., Jim of Willmar, Jo Anne (Keith) Agrimson of Utica, and Jana (Shawn) Draper of Raleigh, N.C. Also surviving are his grandchildren:
Rachelle Fix, Aaron (Karla) Johnson, Heather (Jesse Smith) Johnson, Zachary (Laura) Petersen, Rachel (Bruce) Larson, Samantha Johnson, Lindsey Johnson, Stephanie (Adam) Roos, Jacob (Lisa) Agrimson, Abby Draper and Andrew Draper; great-grandchildren: Seth Johnson, Christian Smith, Everett Smith, Tessa Epple, Tyler Helmbrecht, Tiffany Helmbrecht, Isaac Roos, and Miles Agrimson; sisters Arlene Eager and Ila (John) Hansen; and sister-in-law Betty Johnson, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn, brothers Gaylord and Harlow, sister Helen, and his parents. Julene’s family offers thanks to all the helpers at Copperleaf, especially Regina, to Trish and Pam at the Willmar VA and the St. Cloud VA, vision and p/t workers. Your care and kindness has been priceless. Donna M. Mandelko Donna M. Mandelko, 87, passed away Tuesday, April 16, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center, Harmony, Minn., surrounded by her family. Donna was born February 2, 1931, to Earl and Ida (Kulsrud) Hahn at home in Preston Township, Fill- Donna M. more County, Mandelko Minn. She married Delbert C. Mandelko January 4, 1953, at St. Paul (on the hill) church in Preston. Donna See OBITUARIES Page 7
Fillmore County Church Directory Canton-Scotland Presbyterian Church……..........Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Avenue, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Christ Lutheran Church..........………………..........Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…..........……….......Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church...........Sat. - 5 :30pm & Sun. - 9: 00am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 St. Columban Church.…..…….......………………..Sundays - 10 : 00am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 St. Mary’s Catholic Church...…...................................Sundays - 8:00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-3148
If you are interested in listing your church, contact the Fillmore County Journal at news@fillmorecountyjournal.com.
Send an upcoming event: news@fillmorecountyjournal.com •Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.* •Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, use side door on Newburg.*
FRI., APRIL 27
•Chatfield NA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*
SAT., APRIL 28
•Spring Valley Food Shelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson.* •Mabel Public Library Story Hour, 9:30-10:30am. Preschool-elementary. 110 E. Newburg.* •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507) 765-2518.*
SUN., APRIL 29
•Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*
MON., APRIL 30
•Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/fire Hall. For info, call (507) 288-6944.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Preston.* •AA Crossroads Journey Group meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*
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and Delbert lived a 64-year marriage until his death in 2017. Together, they welcomed all into their home. Donna attended Preston Elementary School and graduated from Preston High School as valedictorian in 1947. She was a member of the band, choir, and editor of the school newspaper. She attended one year of college at St. Olaf in Northfield, Minn., then transferred to Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, graduating with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught three years at North St. Paul Public School. In August, 1954, Donna and Delbert started farming in Carimona Township, and later they formed a partnership, Breezy Hill Farm, with their son Steve and his wife Susan. Through the years Donna was an active church member at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, and participated in the women’s circle, taught
Sunday school, president of the Southeast Conference WELCA and a member of the Preston VFW Auxiliary. She supported her husband in his dairy farming and political organizations. Donna was a devoted wife and mother. One of Donna’s many chores on the farm was her nurturing and raising of calves, in which she did an incredible job. Donna loved watching the birds, growing flowers, and walking in the woods. Her brownies and chocolate chip cookies were “world famous” according to those who were lucky enough to eat them. Creativity and fun were always “memories in the making” for all who knew her. Donna is survived by her son Steve (Susan), Preston, and two daughters, Joan (Dave) Wissing, Preston and Jean (Craig) Nagel, Onalaska. She is further survived by three grandchildren, Nathan (Cassie) Mandelko and their children, Jada and Jacob, Farmington, Minn.; Rocky Nagel, Onal-
Come join us for a great time of fun and fellowship! 6th Annual Cowboy Church Musicians Concert/Jam
Sunday April 29, 2018 • 3:00pm at the Fountain Community Center in Fountain, MN. Sponsored by Fountain United Methodist Church. Thrivent members will provide action teams. Featuring: Country, Bluegrass and Gospel Music performed by many talented cowboy church musicians. A freewill offering will be taken. A portion of the offering and all non-perishable food will be donated to the Fillmore County Food Shelf. Refreshments will be sold by the Fountain United Methodist Women.
Monday, April 23, 2018 aska, Wis., and Stoney Nagel, La Crosse, Wi. Other survivors are a sister-in-law Delone Langum, Ramona, Calif., brother-in-law Allan (Virginia) Mandelko, Preston and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, her brother Robert Hahn, sister Kate Pitney, grandson Justin Delbert Mandelko, and John Moore, whom she loved as a son. Donna lived her life with faith, grace, honor, gratitude, and integrity. The family would like to thank the Gundersen Harmony Care Center for the excellent care to Donna and a thank you to the many friends and relatives who called, sent cards, and visited her. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, April 23 at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Granger, Minn. Pastor Mary Waudby will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Matthew’s Cemetery, in Granger, Minn. Friends may call from 9:30-11 a.m. on Monday at the church. HindtHudek Funeral Home, Preston, Minn., is assisting the family. Dr. Norval Morse Norval Oakland Morse, 95, of Preston, died Thursday afternoon, April 12, 2018, at the Chosen Valley Care Center, surrounded by loved ones. Norval Oakland Morse, son of Dr. Morton P. Morse and Lydia (Oakland) Morse, was born on December 15, 1922 in LeRoy,
Fillmore County HouseHold Hazardous Waste spring ColleCtion tuesday, may 1, 2018
one day only!
noon to 5:00 pm
resource recovery center, preston examples of Household products accepted Aerosol cans Latex & Oil Based Paint Acids & Bases Cleaners Antifreeze Motor Oil Household Pesticides and Insecticides Tars & Adhesives Poisons
Gasoline & Diesel Fuel Solvents Mercury Thermometers & Themostats Swimming Pool Chemicals Automotive Products Epoxy & Glue Stains, Varnishes & Wood Preservatives
items not accepted during this collection Agricultural chemicals Explosives Medical waste (Including medications & sharps)
Business waste Radioactive waste Empty cans (Including empty paint and aeosol cans)
Help your neigHbors and friends and eitHer carpool or bring tHeir waste along witH yours. please bring waste in non-returnable containers or boxes for fast unloading. for more information, contact tHe fillmore county resource recovery center at 507-765-4704. early drop-offs are illegal and will not be accepted. fillmore county reserves tHe rigHt to decline items brougHt for disposal
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Minn. He grew up alongside his three brothers and sister, graduating from high school in 1940. He attended college while in the U.S. Navy at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio, transferring credits back to St. Olaf College where he had started. He graduated from St. Olaf in 1944. He served in the United States Navy from July 1943 to May 1946 in the U.S., the Pacific, and Sasebo, Japan, during the Occupation of Japan. He went on to marry his St. Olaf College sweetheart, Margaret Marie Johnson, on December 21, 1946, whom he lovingly teased to be “the first pretty girl he saw when he got off the boat.” They were married for 63 years and raised four children. Norval worked for one year at Wholesale Builders Hardware, and then taught high school math and science in Madison, S. Dak., and South St. Paul after earning a B.S. in Education from the University of Minnesota in 1948. He earned his degree from the University
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of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1955, and practiced dentistry in Worthington (19551962) and Preston (1962-1992). He was a long-time member of Christ Lutheran Church. Norval helped design his house and office in Preston and enjoyed taking road trips across the country and traveling to Alaska, Hawaii, and Cuba. He was an avid reader, hunter, fisher, and gold and silversmith. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his brother Roger Morse, his sister Lois (Charles) Wold, his four children: Stephen (Mary) of Duluth, Pamela (Peter) Lundholm of St. Cloud, Timothy (Lori) of Rosemount, Paul (Patricia) of Chatfield; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Margaret and brothers Elwin and Keith. The memorial service was See OBITUARIES Page 8
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last 18 years with the Sisters of 5, 1947, she married Arden VigeRichard Thorson ing and occasional casino visits. Charity of Leavenworth, Kans., Richard James Thorson, of Richard is survived by his land in Lanesboro, Minn. Arden Continued from Page 7 at St. Francis in Topeka, Kans., Spring Valley, age 85, passed children Becky Hansen (Phil) preceded Irene in death on July held Monday, April 16 at 11 and St. Joseph Hospital in Den- away April 11, surrounded by his of Grand Meadow, Bobbi Olson 11, 1992. They lived and farmed a.m. at Riley Funeral Home in ver, Colo. family. (Bill) of Byron, Mark Thorson in Preble Township until 1967 Chatfield. Visitation was held Brad never met a stranger Richard was born on August 6, of Grand Meadow, and Lynee when they moved to Mabel. In one hour prior to the service. and was always shoring up the 1932, in Bennington Township Schaefer of Cannon Falls; two 1984 they moved to Newburg His ashes will be interred at the underdog. The passion he had to Bud and Laura (Kohn) Thor- sisters, Delores Phillips and Glen- where she had resided since. After LeRoy Cemetery in a private for his grandchildren was endless son. dora Root; sister-in-law Delores moving to Mabel, she worked family service. with love and motivation. Brad’s Richard attended school in Thorson, 13 grandchildren, 16 for Control Data and Northern life will always be cherished and Grand Meadow and served his great-grandchildren, and Iola Engraving in Spring Grove for 16 Bradford Pervin remembered. country in the U.S. Army from Thompson, “his Honey and Best years. She also worked for Norse Mr. Bradford Frank Pervin, land Kitchen Lefse in Harmony, 1953-1955. Friend.” Broomfield, Colo., passed away Lawrence Melvern Slattum In Decem Visitation was held at Trinity Minn., for four years. She was a April 7, 2018, at the age of 77. Lawrence Melvern Slattum, ber 1955, he Lutheran Church in Ostrander, member of the Scheie Lutheran Brad was brought into this world born November 6, 1931, age 86 was united in Minn. on Monday, April 16 from Church. She enjoyed spending by his parents Frank and Heri- of Eagan, Minn., passed away marriage to 5-7 p.m. The funeral was also time with her family and being etta Pervin on February 18, 1941, Thursday, April 12, 2018. Joan Thoreheld at Trinity Lutheran Church outside. She also enjoyed her in Rochester, Minn. Funeral services were held 5 son and they in Ostrander, Minn., on Tues- companionship with her dogs. Brad was the first offspring, fol- p.m., Monday, April 16, 2018, had four childay, April 17 at 10:30 a.m., with Irene is survived by two chillowed by Robert, Pam, Sheila and at Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran dren: Becky, burial following at 2 p.m. at the dren, Arlene (Darrell) Sinclair of Bruce. He grew up and attended Church, 2950 Highway 55, Eagan, Bobbi, Mark Minnesota State Veterans Cem- Stewartville, Minn., and Richard Richard high school in Wykoff, Minn. In Minn., with (Lisa) Vigeland of Alma, Wis.; and Lynee. etery in Preston, Minn. Thorson MDAN ads to run 1960 he married his high schoolONE grandchildren Robert Sinclair, v i s i tTIME, a t i o n the week beginning R i c h a r d 4/22/2018 Condolences may be left at South sweetheart, Karen LaVonne Eide one Julie (Mike) Drees, Josh (Jessica) hour farmed for most of his life and www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com. and enjoyed 58 years of marriage. prior. InterVigeland, and Jeremy (Linda) worked at LeRoy Products for Brad and Karen had three chil- ment was at Gerard; several great-grandchilmany years. He enjoyed fishing, Irene Lou Vigeland dren, Dawn LaVonne, Troyonne Fort Snelling especially in northern Minnesota, Irene Lou Vigeland, 88, of dren, and nieces and nephews. FrankAre (Robyn), and Tyfor Carl N a t i o with n a l memory creating a lifetime tradition of Newburg, Minn., passed away She was preceded in death by her you caring a person (Tearsa). Cemetery in summer vacations for the entire peacefully Thursday, April 12, husband, her parents, two sons, loss? Would you like more help? Brad will be fondly remem- Minneapolis. family. He also enjoyed watch- 2018, at Gundersen Tweeten Arnold and Roger Vigeland; and Lawrence of Minnesota is examining the effects of beredThe by University his six greandchildren: Lawrence ing Packers football, creating a Care Center in Spring Grove, sisters Bertha Bjergum, Lillian Melvern remote health monitoring for people with memory loss Kirsten, Ashleigh, Amy, Craig, Haagenson, Dorothy Inglett, and was precedhealthy rivalry with most of his Minn. and their family members. Learn more about participating Slattum in this study byfive contacting Joe Gaugler at Brenna, andfree Jaylee; and great- Professor Gertie Bakkum. ed in death Vikings family fans. Irene was AT 612.626.2485 or gaug0015@umn.edu. grandchildren: Karma, Serenity, by his parents Melvin and Eve- Richard was active in STARTING Funeral services were held at the born July Myla, Greyson and Owen. 1 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2018, at lyn Slattum, sister Lorene (Vern) American Legion for 60 years 1, 1929, in Visit http://eneighborstudy.org to learn more Brad was preceded in death Gokey, and first wife Jennett and held several commander the Townthe Scheie Lutheran Church in SIZE INSTALLED* by his parents Frank and Henri- (Hogstrom) Slattum. rural Mabel, with the Rev. Mary posts within the county,ANY district ship of Canetta Pervin, brother Robert, and He is survived by his wife and local Ostrander chapter. Waudby officiating. Interment ton, Minn., granddaughter Ashley. took place in the church cemetery. Ingrid (Sanden) Slattum, daugh- Richard reunited with his high to Olaf and Brad joined the military in ter Karen (Slattum) Dyson of school sweetheart Iola Visitation was one hour prior to • Free Installation ThompClara (Peter- Irene Lou 1958, serving in the Navy for Victoria, Minn., grandson Nick son and they have spent services at the church. The Menthe lastWarranty son) Lysgaard. • Lifetime Vigeland four years, the Air Force for four Dyson, grandaughter Han- 18 years together enjoying gis Funeral Home assisted with bus Available: She attended • Financing years, and completed one tour nah Dyson, son Paul (Gloria) trips, summer vacations, Newburg School. On July arrangements. 12 gardenMONTHS the SAME AS CASH in Vietnam. He was honorably Slattum of Dresden, Germany; *White vinyl, double hung, double pane windows; four windows minimum; up to 101 ui. Standard installation includes removal discharged in 1966. 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Fillmore County Sports LFC Girl ‘MVA’ at ‘Good Weather’ Meet
The meet only had three teams. Each was super glad just to get outside running The Trende amidst Report a wintry spring. Between melting and another snow storm, LewistonAltura held the ‘Good Paul Trende We a t h e r’ track and field invite. The LFCMC girls took first ahead of St. Charles and the host Cardinals. Emma Breitsprecher was the meet’s unofficial ‘Most Valuable Athlete.’ The LFCMC sophomore was the only competitor with four first place finishes. She swept the two hurdle events (100-meters, 330meters) and took the High Jump. Her fourth first came amidst the LFC’s first place 4x400 with Ashley Miner, Brielle Ruen, and Bailey Ruen. The 4x800 (Kaylee Arndt, Bri. Ruen, Katie Prinsen, Bai. Ruen) also took first. Arndt (1st 1,600), Prinsen (1st 800), Miner (2nd 100/800), Bri. Ruen (2nd 200, 3rd-tie Long Jump), and Bai. Ruen (2nd T-Jump) had high other finishes. Sydney Taylor took second in both throw competitions (disc, shot). Malia Tessum was second (of three) in the 1,600. The LFCMC boys finished third of three. Carson Kiehne had three firsts, taking the 200 individually. He was a cog in the first place boys 4x400 with Drew Wyffels, Josh Peters, and Brady Dutton, ditto the first place 4x800 with Dutton, Tyler Raaen, and Matt Lutes. Lutes (1st 800), Peters (1st Long Jump), and Raaen (2nd 800) added other high finishes. Frank OchtrupDekeyrel won the Triple Jump. The boys 4x100 throwers (Harlee Wead, Dominic Merkel, Michael Barrett, Trevor Atkinson) won that fun race. Connor Ruen had the final top two finish (110-H), though of just three competitors. The event was the first and only outdoor track meet for county programs as of April 18.
Softball Actually Happened
Believe it or not, a softball game actually took place also. Houston hosted La Crescent. The final
score was 10-7 Lancers, but LC had it in hand most of the way, leading 8-0 after three innings. The Hurricanes scored five in the final inning, doing so on the Lancers third pitcher. LC’s first two pitchers, Kaylee Pogodzinski (3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 7 K, 1 BB, Win) and Tatum Brodos (3 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 K, 4 BB) gave up just one total run. Offensively, Riley Von Arx (4-4, 2B, 2 R), Kyra Salow (3-4, 3B, 3 RBI, R), Paige McKinnon (2-3, RBI, 2 R), and Lexi Newsom (HR, RBI, R) led the way. Houston’s Amber Chapel (2-4, 2B, 3B, 2 R, 3 RBI) accounted for five of the ‘Canes seven runs. Becca Rostad (1-2) added the other ‘Cane RBI while Becca Lee (1-4, 2B) and Tessa Peterson (0-2) scored the other Houston runs. Of all the FCJ covered squads, this game is the only non-track meet to occur thus far this spring.
Amended Spring Sports Schedules (Three Rivers Conference)
Schedules (going forward) as of April 18 (subject to change). *Asterisked contests subject to re-scheduling (weather). Chatfield Baseball Apr 24 PEM (doubleheader) Apr 26 LA CRESCENT Apr 27 at D-E (doubleheader) Apr 30 ST. CHARLES (doubleheader) May 1 at GMLOK (doubleheader) May 3 COTTER May 8 W-K (doubleheader) May 10 at L-A May 11 at Southland (doubleheader) May 12 LOURDES May 17 at R-P May 18 at Caledonia May 19 at Z-M Chatfield Softball Apr 24 at PEM (doubleheader) Apr 26 at La Crescent Apr 27 D-E (doubleheader) Apr 30 at St. Charles (doubleheader) May 1 GMLOK (doubleheader) May 3 at Cotter May 8 at W-K (doubleheader) May 10 L-A May 11 SOUTHLAND (doubleheader) May 12 at Rochester-Century May 14 at Byron May 17 R-P May 18 CALEDONIA
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Chatfield Golf (Boys Only) Apr 24 KINGSLAND Apr 27 at D-E (St. Charles GC) Apr 30 at St. Charles May 1 at PEM May 3 ST. CHARLES May 7 SOUTHLAND May 11 at Kingsland May 14 D-E May 23 TRC Meet (Eastwood GC) Yet to be re-scheduled: PEM, at Southland Chatfield Track and Field *Apr 20 at L-A Apr 26 at Stewartville May 1 at RPH May 8 True Team Meet (at D-E) May 12 TRC Meet (at RP) May 17 at D-E May 24 Sub-Section Meet (at RP) May 29 Section Meet (at Elgin) May 31 Section Meet (at Elgin) Fillmore Central/ Lanesboro Baseball *Apr 21 M-C Apr 24 L-A (doubleheader) Apr 26 at PEM May 1 COTTER (doubleheader) May 3 at D-E May 4 GMLOK May 8 at La Crescent (doubleheader) May 10 at St. Charles May 11 CALEDONIA (doubleheader) May 15 at R-P (doubleheader) May 17 W-K Yet to be re-scheduled: at Spring Grove Fillmore Central/ Lanesboro Softball *Apr 21 HOME TOURNEY (B.A/Goodhue/Lake City) Apr 24 at L-A (doubleheader) Apr 26 PEM Apr 30 M-C May 1 at Cotter (doubleheader) May 3 D-E May 4 at GMLOK May 8 LA CRESCENT (doubleheader) May 10 ST. CHARLES May 11 at Caledonia (doubleheader) May 15 R-P (doubleheader) May 17 at W-K Fillmore Central Golf Apr 23 LA CRESCENT Apr 24 L-A Apr 26 at W-K May 1 at Lanesboro May 4 at R-P May 5 CRESTWOOD May 8 R-P May 11 at L-A May 15 W-K May 18 at Caledonia May 23 TRC Meet (at Eastwood GC) Yet to be re-scheduled: CALEDONIA, at La Crescent Lanesboro/Fillmore Central Track and Field *Apr 20 at L-A Apr 23 at RPH Apr 27 at La Crescent May 1 at RPH May 3 at PEM May 8 True Team Meet (at D-E) May 15 SEC Meet (at GM) May 17 at D-E May 24 Sub-Section Meet (at R-P) May 29 Section Meet (at Elgin) May 31 Section Meet (at Elgin)
Rushford-Peterson Baseball *Apr 20 PEM Apr 24 at Cotter (doubleheader) Apr 27 L-A Apr 30 SPRING GROVE May 1 at La Crescent (doubleheader) May 3 at W-K May 4 at Southland May 7 at M-C May 8 at Caledonia (doubleheader) May 10 D-E May 11 L-A May 15 FC/L (doubleheader) May 17 CHATFIELD May 18 at Schaeffer Academy (Mayo Field) Rushford-Peterson Softball *Apr 20 at PEM Apr 23 at M-C Apr 24 COTTER (doubleheader) Apr 27 at L-A Apr 28 R-P TOURNEY (Houston, Goodhue, M-C) May 1 LA CRESCENT (doubleheader) May 3 W-K May 4 at Southland May 8 CALEDONIA (doubleheader) May 10 at D-E May 11 L-A May 15 at FC/L (doubleheader) May 17 at Chatfield Rushford-Peterson Golf Apr 27 L-A and LA CRESCENT Apr 30 at Lake City Invite (boys) May 1 at La Crescent May 4 W-K and FC May 8 at FC May 11 CALEDONIA May 15 at L-A May 17 at W-K May 21 at Caledonia May 23 TRC Meet (at Eastwood GC) RPH Track and Field *Apr 20 at L-A Apr 23 HOME MEET Apr 27 at La Crescent May 1 HOME MEET May 8 True Team Meet (at D-E) May 12 TRC MEET (Home) May 17 at Winona May 24 SUB-SECTION MEET (Home) May 29 Section Meet (at Elgin) May 31 Section Meet (at Elgin)
GMLOK Baseball Apr 26 CALEDONIA Apr 27 at St. Charles (doubleheader) Apr 30 at Glenville-Emmons May 1 CHATFIELD (doubleheader) May 3 L-A May 4 at FC/L May 8 D-E (doubleheader) May 11 at PEM (doubleheader) May 15 at W-K (doubleheader) May 17 SOUTHLAND (doubleheader) May 18 at Cotter Yet to be re-scheduled: at L/P GMLOK Softball Apr 26 at Caledonia Apr 27 ST. CHARLES (doubleheader) Apr 30 vs M-C (in Preston after M-C vs FC/L) May 1 at Chatfield (doubleheader) May 3 at L-A May 4 FC/L May 8 at D-E (doubleheader) May 11 PEM (doubleheader) May 15 W-K (doubleheader) May 17 at Southland (doubleheader) May 18 COTTER Yet to be re-scheduled: at L/P Kingsland Golf *Apr 20 ST. CHARLES Apr 24 at Chatfield (boys only) Apr 27 at Southland (Cedar River GC) Apr 30 at D-E (St. Charles GC) May 4 PEM May 7 at St. Charles May 10 LANESBORO May 11 CHATFIELD (boys only) May 15 SOUTHLAND May 23 TRC Meet (Eastwood GC) Yet to be re-scheduled: D-E, at PEM GMLOKS Track and Field *Apr 19 at Triton Apr 24 at PEM May 1 at Hayfield May 3 HOME MEET May 8 at D-E May 15 SEC MEET (Home) May 18 at Triton May 24 Sub-Section Meet (at Triton) May 29 Section Meet (at Elgin) May 31 Section Meet (at Elgin)
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cational value. Diane Wilder asked if Mabel-Canton would still be within state guidelines, and Kuphal answered, “I know we’re not out of compliance.� The board then voted unanimously not to make up the two days missed after Easter, nor any further snow days that may occur before the end of the school year. The board heard a brief presentation from teacher Katie Bergey and sixth grade students Paige and Isabella regarding the recent Eagle Bluff trip and Giants of the Earth heritage center visits. The students told of the fun they’d had learning winter survival skills, high ropes course, and learning about conservation. No members of the
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public had requested to address the council. The board approved several resignations and hirings as submitted, including the posting of a fulltime “Reading Corps� position that Principal Wiedemann described. Superintendent Kuphal gave public thanks to Lori Erickson for donation of $200 for Class of 2018 in memory of Avery Arneson, Mabel Lions for $1,500 toward the senior class tour, Canton American Legion for $1,000 to the Class of 2018, and Bob Peterson for $25 donation to the senior trip. Liz Hershberger said the senior trip went well, and that all students said they were glad they’d gone. Superintendent Kuphal summarized his recent trip to the state capital, and said he’s spoken with lawmakers about two
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priority items: school security/ safety and mental health needs. He asked lawmakers to remember not to put on excessive constraints when funds are allocated, since every school district’s needs are unique. Kuphal summarized three contractual matters for the board to consider. He outlined the contractual details for himself to remain as the superintendent for the 2018-19 school year, and those for Michelle Wiedemann as principal for both the 2017-18 and 201819 school years, as well as the proposed working agreement with non-certified staff for the upcoming school year. Kuphal added that Wiedemann is “fully certified now as a principal.� The board voted unanimously to approve these as submitted. The board discussed the suc-
cess of the recent turkey dinner, and some members stated that if students were to go doorto-door for ticket sales, even more profit could be garnered in coming years. The board voted to pay $2,000 on an invoice from Winona Heating and Ventilating, and to adopt a Lead in Water Plan, as submitted. The board heard an update
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of assistance. Schueller, a Marine Corp veteran, related that he had served two tours in Iraq. He explained these listening sessions are being held to learn what support each local community believes is needed. Fillmore County veterans service officer Jason Marquardt said he had a list of issues, but the biggest issue is emergency care. The VA fact sheet directs veterans to immediately seek care at the nearest medical facility for emergency care when they believe their life or health is in danger. They do not need to check with the VA before calling for an ambulance. The fact sheet says ambulance transport must be preauthorized unless it is a medical emergency. The problem is that after the fact the VA may determine that it was not an emergency. Marquardt brought attention to this ques-
tion asked by veterans when they are deciding whether or not to call an ambulance, “If we take an ambulance (for emergency care), are we going to get it covered?” The law states that a lay person (prudent lay person standard) can determine if it is an emergency, but then the VA may come back and say “no” it is not. Marquardt described a heart patient that had been to the ER multiple times that was sent directly to cardiac care (bypassing the emergency room). The VA determined it was not an emergency. Rob Gross, director of Minnesota Veterans Cemetery in Preston, explained when someone has chest pain they should call an ambulance. They can’t know for sure if it is a heart attack or not. Marquardt asked who at the VA is making these determinations and what training do they have? Also, veteran information doesn’t transfer from one VA clinic to another in the region,
Preston’s audit presented By Karen Reisner Jason Boynton, Smith Schafer and Associates, presented the 2017 audit information for the city of Preston at the city council’s April 16 meeting. An unmodified, “clean” opinion was issued. Boynton said it was an overall good report. The general tax levy totaled $831,494. Other revenue included TIF collections in the amount of $74,307 and Local Government Aid (LGA) in the amount of $496,532. The LGA in 2017 was about 20% of Preston’s governmental revenues. LGA has been basically flat over the last 8 years. Due to the fact LGA has generally not increased, more of the city’s revenue is made up through an increase in the tax levy. Charges for city services also are a source of revenue. The greatest expense increase in 2017 was due to the capital outlay for the remodel of city hall. Expenditure increases in the amount of $33,156 were primarily due to employee costs and the river restoration project of 2017. The Small Cities Grant fund of $281,937 funded an increase in economic development expenditures in 2017. General fund reserves equal 46% of annual fund expenditures in 2017. In 2016 reserves were at 62%. Reserves were used to pay for the city hall remodel. Boynton commented that the city still has a healthy amount of reserves. Boynton said debt service funds are adequately funded and all outstanding bonds are being paid on a timely basis. The Capital Improvement Reserve has a fund balance of $321,124 to finance future capital needs. Electric and water funds are getting enough revenue from operations to meet the annual debt service on outstanding debt and capital purchases. However, the sewer fund is not generating sufficient cash for operations to meet annual debt service obligations. A motion to accept the audit as
presented was approved. Deputy Clerk Sheila Marzolf was thanked for her work related to the auditing process. Board of Appeal and Equalization Brian Hoff, Fillmore County Assessor’s office, gave an overview of assessed property values in Preston and the county after the Board of Appeal and Equalization was opened. He explained the rules and duties of the board. The Minnesota Department of Revenue requires that adjusted ratios fall within a range of 90-105%. Median sales ratios are used for equalization. There has been no change in tillable and nontillable land values. Building sites increased by 5%. There were 298 residential sales county wide, an increase over last year. There were 21 commercial sales county wide; no change in value due to the sale study. Total 2018 assessed value for Preston is $75,524,900. This is an increase of 2.33% over 2017. New construction in Preston for 2018 assessment is valued at $414,800. Hoff said he had reviewed an appeal from Steve Arends on his property valuation. He noted there were limited updates over the last few decades and a reduction in market value in the amount of $7,900 was recommended. The board approved the reduction. Curt Hareldson addressed the board saying his property had basically not been improved since 1978. Yet, the valuation went up $900 last year and $3,300 this year. Hoff explained the valuation has gone up based on the sales study. Hareldson asked how the value could be increased when no one has looked inside of the home. Hoff said he could do an inspection of the property. The equalization board took no action. Hareldson will have to appeal to the county board after Hoff’s inspection to seek a reduc-
Monday, April 23, 2018 so a clinic may not have a particular veteran’s information. Olmsted VSO Nathan Pike, brought up the Veterans Choice Program (VCP) which became law in 2014. Veterans were to be eligible for care through a community provider, paid for by the VA, if a veteran needs a specific care, the VA can’t provide care in a timely manner, or a VA facility is too far away. Marquardt said reimbursement amounts and timely payments for services has been a problem. Schueller explained there are two versions of a new “choice” bill, but there is no consensus at this point. The goal is to put health care under one umbrella, simplify and include emergency care. The two chambers have not been able to match up their bills. If and when a bill is approved it will be under its own separate wing of funding. Local veteran Stephen O’Connor brought up the issue of pain management. Because of the opioid crisis, the VA has tion in valuation. Other business in brief • Jim Bakken, Public Works, reported that April 27 is Arbor Day. Every year the city plants a tree on that day. The mayor’s proclamation for Arbor Day and May as Arbor Month was ratified by the city council. • The hire of Matson Kiehne, a Fillmore Central graduate and college student, was approved. He will work 40 hours per week starting May 7 in the summer helper position. • The city Utility is requesting proposals to update utility maps, last updated in 1993. City staff suggested adding another option to the mapping project, storm water mapping. A motion was approved asking Utility to add storm water mapping as an option to the request for proposals. • The council approved street closures for Trout Days. The list was the same as last year. The county will need to approve some of the street closures. • Preston was endorsed by the county board as the site for a veterans home on April 10. City Administrator Joe Hoffman said the pitch for a veterans home will be continued in a few weeks before the Capital Investment Committee. Hoffman said the utilities are already adjacent to the site. In his opinion it is “shovel ready.” They will be working with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to determine exactly what they want, what they consider to be “shovel ready.” Councilman Robert Maust offered his suggestion for the eventual construction of a second road for truck traffic delivering food and supplies to the care center. • Discussion continued about cleanup of the former Dairy & Farm site. Material will need to be removed that was under the fertilizer building. • Hoffman reported that some water seeped into the council room after the recent rain. He will discuss the issue with contractors.
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encouraged alternative therapies opment commission, said affordlike acupuncture and chiroprac- able housing will be looked at in tic care. He noted some veterans general under the Farm Bill. are illegally using marijuana to Don Gildner, co-chairman manage chronic pain. Schueller veterans home committee in said doctors can’t stop veter- Preston, explained that we are ans from using their state pro- working to get a long term care gram (medical oils), but it is still veterans home in southeast Minillegal according to federal law. nesota. First, we need to get state Maki said it helps to know this bonding money, then federal funding. One obstacle is there is an issue. Marquardt spoke of other is just one basket of money for options like community based maintenance of existing homes outpatient clinics. There is one and new construction. Funds in Rochester. Tele-health may are used up on maintenance be an option where a veteran and there is nothing left for new can talk directly with a doc- construction. He hopes to get tor without traveling to a VA funding put into two baskets, clinic. Marquardt said there is one for maintenance and one for also the issue of veteran care new construction. There has not not crossing lines; for example, been a new veterans long term a Decorah clinic will only refer care home built in Minnesota in to Iowa City. The VA only pays 20 years. There are about 8,000 for travel to the closest location people on a waiting list. even if a veteran has to travel Marquardt noted there are further. Travel time is a problem contracted facilities in the for some veterans; it may require region. Veterans have to be 70% them to take off a day of work to disabled to get into these facilities. He said one local facility visit a VA clinic. Pike maintained it makes has 15 open beds, but was willsense for veterans to get eye and ing to hold only three beds for hearing care at the closest pos- veterans. The rest of the beds are sible location. This is especially being held open for short term important for elderly veterans. Medicare patients. Marquardt Pike said we (veterans) have remarked that nursing homes already paid the price. “Take operate as a business. care of the people who take care Rob Thoen, Houston County of this country.” He noted it VSO, spoke about the need to takes up to 70 days for a veteran expand the GI bill to allow it to get enrolled into VA health to be used for small business grants. He said he has had a lot care. Affordable housing is another of interest in this from veterans. issue in southeast Minnesota. He asked if the GI bill is keeping Pike said there is not a lot of up with the cost of education. opportunity for housing espe- Schueller commented that the cially for low income veterans. GI bill can be used for vocaMaki, who is on the Inc.;E08985-156860;4 rural devel- x 7tional Minneapolis;VIS Plumbing & Heating (18Sp-B3) education.
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A little of this, A little of that. By Kathy Little I am ALMOST positive that spring (the season without snow but with green grass and flowers will arrive) just like it always has. Spring will be followed by summer and that great American Tradition: a vacation which entails sponging on your relatives for a cheap getaway. Just buy a summer lake cabin or a time share or move to an exotic location and relatives that you have never heard of, let alone met in person, and you will be contacted by hordes of people inviting themselves to visit you at their convenience! I know this is true because I have been the sponger and the spongee. When in grade school, my family’s vacation was a trip
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to Minneapolis to visit my Aunt Rollis and her family. It was like the country mice going to visit the city mice. Diane, my cousin, was about my age and Cousin Carol was the same age as my sister Barbie. My sister Julie had no counterpart so she hung out with the cute blond neighbor boy, Mike. The city mice showed us how to ride a bus downtown. Riding the bus was easy. Figuring where to get on and off was the hard part. We discovered that there were other flavors of ice cream besides vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. My favorite new flavor was peppermint bon bon.
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I also learned that olive oil was not the liquid in the jar filled with olives. Rollis fried a vegetable called eggplant in it. I liked the way it looked, but not the taste. In Preston we ate breakfast, lunch and dinner or supper. In Minneapolis people combined breakfast and lunch and called it brunch. My family was against that idea. We expected three meals a day plus snacks. Since we were almost teenagers, Diane and I listened to the radio much of the time. While I was on vacation Marilyn Monroe died, and the number one new song on the radio was “She Wore an Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka dot Bikini”... After we had sponged for a week we came home. Later in the summer Rollis and family would come to Preston and sponge back. Now we got to show the city mice the ropes. We showed them the back way to hike to the swimming pool. We took them to the county fair. We picked out black walnuts by the pint and sold them door to door. Then we spent the money at Austin’s Locker buying newlywed sundaes (a combination of a chocolate ice cream and cake roll, topped with more chocolate and whipped cream). The vacation days passed too quickly. Much fun was had by all. The vacations were cheap, but the memories priceless! Rollis introduced us to HOBO PACKETS. Everyone got to make their own, and clean-up was simple.
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The Year that Winter Refused to Leave (Minnesota, April 2018) The birds came back. Fluffed and shivering, Shaking their travel-weary heads In confusion As little mice Still winter-worried Leave scratchy scrimshaw prints in the Ivory of April. Brown grasses collude In dry wintery whispers To suppress what strives to emerge Through serial storms While I reluctantly don The burdensome weight Of knee-high boots - much heavier of late Than last November.
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By Laura Vettleson-Trutza Have you ever been afraid of something just because you thought it was “bad luck”? Maybe seeing number 13, or seeing a black cat cross the road ahead of you. As you probably already know, these Laura VettlesonTrutza are examples of superstitions. Almost everyone has some kind of superstition whether it’s good or bad. However, where exactly did these ideas and beliefs come from? How do they impact our society and culture? Superstitions are ideas or beliefs that are based off an individual’s own ideas and have no reasonable or scientific evidence of being true. These can usually range from one’s own personal experiences or influences by others. One of the most common superstitions is the unlucky number 13. From my own observations, I don’t see many people who are completely terrified of it and try to avoid it at all costs. I notice people will mention it from time to time, but don’t seem too bothered by it. Personally, depending on my own mood and day, I might be a bit weary of the number. The
only bad luck I have actually experienced with the number was on Friday the 13th of last year. I was going to stay up until 2 a.m. to wait for the release of a new season of a show I was watching on Netflix. I remember counting down the seconds, and as soon as the clock turned to 2 a.m. my internet went out, and I wasn’t able to watch until the next night. Different superstitions often have different origins and often come from religion. The number 13 has a few different origin stories, but one of them was because Judas was the 13th guest at The Last Supper, and he ended up betraying Jesus. Another example of a superstition would be walking under a ladder. This superstition comes from the Egyptian idea that triangles represent gods, and walking through them could be seen as disgraceful towards the gods. It’s interesting looking at how different superstitions have influenced our society and culture in different ways. One of these is hotels. I remember when I was young, my family and I were staying at a hotel with 15 floors. Looking at the buttons on the elevator, I noticed the number 13 was skipped. I asked my mother, and she told me that there are people who would refuse to have a room on the 13th floor, so they just mark the 13th floor as the 14th floor instead. At the time I didn’t really understand
Monday, April 23, 2018 it because I was thinking what’s the difference? It’s still the 13th floor, just labeled differently. I have also heard of situations in which people will try to kill black cats or refuse to adopt them from shelters. Superstitions by themselves can be good and sometimes bad. I think they can sometimes promote a sense of hope and happiness. If carrying a rabbit’s foot on that lucky key chain makes you happy, then keep it with you, but try not to let the bad ones prevent you from doing or enjoying something. It can also bring out the bad side, like making people scared to do or enjoy something. For example, someone getting stuck with a room on the 13th floor of a hotel and having to constantly worry that something bad might happen, or cause them to harm an animal like a cat just because it’s black could be a problem. Superstitions likes these don’t
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enjoying something. Laura Vettleson-Trutza is a student at Mabel-Canton High School. She is one of seven area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its 19th year.
Spring Home & Garden Section By Jason Sethre Due to a neverending relentless winter, our staff at the Fillmore County Journal decided to hold off on publishing the Spring Home & Garden Section until April 30, 2018. We didn’t feel like it was spring yet, so we wanted to wait until the forecast looked promising. If this snow didn’t quit, we thought we might have to call it the “Summer Home & Garden Section.” Or, worse yet, the “Winter Home & Garden Section.”
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R-P takes action on Peterson land parcels By Kirsten Zoellner Monday, April 16, the RushfordPeterson School Board followed through with steps to return two of the three parcels of the former Rushford-Peterson Middle School to the City of Peterson. Outlined in the consolidation agreement drafted by the Rushford School Board and the Peterson School Board in 1991, should the R-P School District vacate the premises in Peterson, Parcel One and Two return to Peterson control. The site was vacated by the district last August when it moved into its new early childhood through grade 12 facility in Rushford. The parcels make up the athletic fields and the field area below the storage shed, not the building, which is Parcel Three. Per the agreement, the City of Peterson filed a quitclaim deed and the school board action merely approves the plan already in place. “Basically, we’re making good on an agreement from the past,” noted Board Director Bonnie Prinsen. In the 1991 agreement, there was no unified decision on what to do with Parcel Three, should it be vacated, other than it remaining the legal property of the R-P School District. Superintendent
Superintendent Chuck Ehler (left) and R-P School Board Chairman John Linder (right) discuss the sale of the Peterson parcels at the April 16 board meeting. Also pictured is District administrative assistant Laura Hahn. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner Chuck Ehler requested board authorization for the solicitation of proposals for the sale of parcel three. Legal counsel has reviewed the process and the board approved the request. In other news, the district has approved a two-year contract with Bernard Bus Service. The contract, for the 2018-2019 and 20192020 school years, was reviewed by the Transportation Committee, including Board Directors
Dean Mierau and Jon Pettit and administration, prior to it coming before the school board. The costs to the district for the seven provided bus routes are $311,060 and $320,391 for the respective school years. The amounts represent a 3% increase from previous years. One of the routes is within Winona, which buses in open enrolled students. The issue of bullying aboard school buses was brought forth by
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. Mierau and added to the agenda. Mierau indicated he’s fielded calls from several parents, and a letter from one driver, regarding student behavior. He stated the unruly actions are sometimes violent and questioned the procedures in place to mitigate the behavior for the safety of other students, as well as the drivers. Ehler indicated the district met with the bus company and drivers last fall to discuss the Trojan Pride concept, including respect. Drivers are to load the students on the buses with younger students in the front, oldest grades in the back. The district also utilizes a onetwo system. Ehler clarified that the one represents a verbal warning, while a two is an automatic write-up or disciplinary referral, of the student by the driver. Three referrals to their record and the student is suspended from riding the buses. “I’m not opposed to it when warranted,” said Ehler. “It’s difficult to maintain consistent expectations on the bus,” he added. “In the past, it’s not always been communicated the best with drivers.” At least three R-P drivers attended the meeting. One asked to address the board regarding the issue, but was denied by Board Chairman John Linder, who noted the time for public comment had already passed.
Chatfield High School media center under renovation By Mary Allen The Chatfield School Board met on April 16, 2018, in room 122 in the high school. Board members present were Jerry Chase, Scott Backer, Amy Jeffers, Katie Priebe and Matt McMahon along with Superintendent Harris, administrative assistant Lorri Lowrey, business manager Karyl
Lyons, Craig Ihrke, elementary principal; Randy Paulson, high school principal; and Community Education Director LuAnn Klevan. Also present were student council members, Jack Tuohy and Nathan Goldsmith. Reports Under board committee reports, Jerry Chase reported
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that the principal contracts have been negotiated. Scott Backer, the board’s representative for HVED (Hiawatha Valley Education District), discussed the possible reentry of the Winona School District to HVED. This would have to be a vote by all district members. Student senate representatives said their main goal at this point is to get ideas and plan for the next school year. LuAnn Klevan said that the pre-school spaces for next year are filling up and Valleyland applications started on April 1. She has been working on the new regulations that are required for child care assistance rules for this program. The play “Alice and Wonderland” will be given on May 17. The summer recreation program has many offerings this year with fishing, basketball skill building, bowling and Camp Invention being offered. T-ball will not be offered this year because of lack of staffing. She encouraged interested people to go to the district website and register online. Paper registration copies are also available at the elementary school or her office. Since driver’s education is no longer offered through the high school, she is working with a company to provide this service. This should be available this summer and fall. Craig Ihrke, elementary principal, congratulated Kaitlin Tuohy and Sara Duxbury for securing a $5,000 grant to purchase STEM materials. He also thanked Tiffany Wilkie for her six years of service and wished her well in her new endeavor. MCA testing is in progress and will continue until the first week of May. The
teaching staff recently completed Love and Logic training. The primary goal of the Love and Logic program is to give parents, educators, and others working with children practical strategies for reducing behavior problems, increasing motivation, and building assets which contribute to life-long responsibility and resiliency. High school principal, Randy Paulson, commended Tom Hilgren and Angela Wiegmann for their service to the district as Tom is retiring after 25 years and Angela is relocating. He congratulated Isaac Rain, who is a History Day finalist and will be representing Chatfield at the state contest. The seniors had another successful trip to Disney World and enjoyed the warm weather. Prom is scheduled for April 28 so the gym will be unavailable starting April 22. Superintendent Harris requested permission to change the May meeting to May 22 at 6 p.m. because of scheduling issues. He also addressed the retiring of Rex McGraw, evening custodian and thanked him for his nine years of service, along with the others who had been previously mentioned in the principals’ reports. Under facility reports, the kitchen/commons area is ahead of schedule and the media center demolition started today. Work on the exterior should begin in the next few weeks. The baseball field maintenance project has started and the shed that needs to be removed was sold to the highest of six bidders. Principal contracts have been negotiated with a 5.95% increase over two
The option of having additional district staff ride the buses or having cameras installed on all buses was also discussed. In the past, some para educators had ridden the bus from the middle school, formerly in Peterson, to the Rushford facilities, but it is not a policy of the district to have extra staff on board. Addition of cameras on the buses would be the responsibility of the bus service and would need to be made a part of the bussing contracts. Mierau, as well as Prinsen, supported looking into the cost of cameras. Currently, just one bus has a camera. “I would help us in the long run,” said Mierau. “I think a lot of parents think their kids are beyond some of the things that are happening. Our students deserve better.” Another item of discussion added to the agenda by Mierau was the status of hires for head boys basketball coach. In 2017, the board discussed the matter after then Assistant Coach Chris Drinkall had interviewed for the position, but then resigned his application after former R-P teacher and long-time basketball coach Tom Vix expressed interest in the position for another year. See PETERSON LAND Page 19
years. The updated budget projects a $200,000 deficit but with some under expenditures it likely will only be about $100,000. He discussed the budget for next year and will be setting up meetings with the facilities and finance committees to go over the budget in detail and to lay out anticipated possible cost saving options that would continue to provide relative stability in the near future. Under the consent agenda, the date and time change of the May meeting to May 22 at 6 p.m. was approved. Also approved were the varsity head coaches for the next school year: Jeff Johnson, football; Chris Frye, cross country; Brian Baum, girls basketball; Jeff DeBuhr, boys basketball; Travis Bartels, wrestling; Danielle Hampel, dance. The following job postings were approved: high school Social Studies/STEM instructor; high school custodian, junior high English teacher, lower elementary teacher, junior high football coach. The following resignations were approved: Rex McGraw, high school custodian; Angel Wiegmann, junior high English teacher; Tiffany Wilke, kindergarten teacher; Scott Backer, junior high football coach. Scott will be a volunteer coach. Taylor Salisbury was approved as the varsity volleyball coach. The first reading of district policies was given and two second readings were approved. Under new business, the principal contracts were approved, along with the revised budgets in Fund 01, Fund 02 and Fund 04. The meeting was adjourned. Upcoming board meetings are May 22 at 6 p.m. in room 122 (note time and date change), June 18, July 16 and August 20.
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Vix had tendered his resignation from coaching at the conclusion of the following season and it was noted his interest was expressed in the position after the application and interview process had concluded. Mierau motioned the district hire Drinkall for the 2018-2019 season. “He’s talented; well-liked.
Ask a Trooper By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: What is your policy on troopers wearing the high visible safety vests while at a crash scene? Stay safe out there. Answer: All workers (tow truck drivers, EMS, fire, police etc.) who are working at a crash scene are required to wear high visibility garments or approved fire department gear, per the Minnesota OccupaTroy H. tional Safety Christianson and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Federal Highway Administration. The Minnesota State Patrol policy complies with state and federal regulations. It states that it’s mandatory to wear the high visibility apparel when employees are involved in activities such as working at crash scenes, directing traffic, investigating crashes, conducting vehicle inspection, working road construction details, handling lane closures
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I’d hate to see him look somewhere else for a head coaching position.” It was seconded by Pettit before further discussion. Ehler cautioned the board that hiring Drinkall would go outside the normal protocol for hiring procedures, but was quick to note he is not opposed to Drinkall as coach. Typically, the positions are posted internally, for school employees, before being opened up to outside applicants. Mierau
argued that the board went outside protocol to hire Vix for the previous season as he was no longer working at R-P and that a candidate had already been selected when his hire was brought forth. “The board went outside protocol with Vox and Chris Drinkall had every right to file a grievance.” Prinsen noted that the hire of Drinkall could jeopardize him in the future if he was hired outside
of protocol. “I don’t want to taint the process, Drinkall included.” “You’re going to open a can of worms,” cautioned Ehler. He noted the board had accepted Vix’s resignation again and that he sought to advertise the position in the normal procedure. “It’s setting a dangerous precedent.” The board approved advertising the position internally first. A recommendation for head coach will be made at the May meet-
ing. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Monday, May 21, at 5:30 p.m., in the forum room. A special meeting has been scheduled for Monday, April 30 at the same time and location. The purpose is to discuss athletic field quotes and salaries, although it was not specified which district employees’ salaries. The public is encouraged to attend the meetings.
or obstructed roadways, and when managing disasters within the rightof-way. High-visible garments are not mandatory for law enforcement personnel on routine traffic stops or in situations where it would create a greater safety hazard for the officer. An example would be a person with a gun-type situation that occurs along the highway. High-visible garments are part of a nationwide worker safety project to reduce deaths and injuries. The
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Rushford Village closing in on Benson Lane Project By Kirsten Zoellner The Tuesday, April 17 meeting of the Rushford Village council was focused almost exclusively on public works issues. The most prominent issue was continuing discussion on the Benson Lane Project. Engineer Derek Olinger, of Bolton & Menk, was on hand at the meeting to review recent survey results and to detail the next steps in the project. It was noted at the March meeting that the low usage road serves just two residences. The minimal, non-bridge crossing is being undermined by water flow, is overtopped during significant rain events, and will need replacement. Hindering the project has been the level to which the crossing will need replacement and whether specific permitting would be needed. The city is not considering a bridge replacement, but is weighing the options of a 12-foot by eight-foot box culvert, a 16-foot by eight-foot box culvert, or an aluminum culvert. To date, it appears no Department of Natural Resources permitting will be needed, but Bolton & Menk had previously indicated that placement of a box culvert would likely meet with DNR approval. Early engineering cost estimates ranged from $141,700-178,500. Bolton & Menk has concluded a survey of the area. The next step will be a preliminary grading plan and some legal work for a Prescriptive Right of Way Easement. After some searching, it was discovered that neither the county nor the city has a recorded description of the right of way. By utilizing a Prescriptive Easement, the city will have the ability to declare ditches and the road itself as city ownership and will be free to make improvements upon it. City Attorney Tom Manion noted Chapter 160 of state statutes detailing acquisition by use. Manion indicated that it specifies
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Rushford Village Mayor Gordon Johnson. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner a road used continuously by a municipality, for more than six years, may be deemed a city street. Mayor Gordon Johnson noted the road has been maintained by the city for several years, beyond that threshold. Manion suggested the city discuss the issue with the adjacent landowners of Benson Lane to establish an agreement and move forward with descriptive definition of the eastment and record it formally with the county. Also identified was the location of a one-inch natural gas service line in the middle of the crossing. According to Olinger, the line will need relocation and contact was made with the gas company, notifying them of the project. His concern was verifying that the gas company will not back charge the customer who it services. Olinger indicated that once an easement agreement is in place, the line is relocated, and the rough grading plan is reviewed with full understanding from the DNR, the project will move quickly. “After these, it’s not really going to take long at all,� he noted. The project is expected to fix a number of other minor issues as well. A slight bend ahead of the crossing will be lessened by
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tive rather than reactive.� The timeline for the project would likely see contractor bidding ending in late June. The construction process could begin in August or September. Olinger is expected to present further information at the next city council meeting. In other news, the council has approved the purchase of a road rock reclaimer in the amount of $3,500. Public Works Supervisor Travis Scheck has previously discussed the possibility of renting or purchasing a reclaimer unit to help salvage crushed rock from city roads that finds its way into the ditches and cut down on the need to purchase additional rock to replace it. “This wasn’t something we were looking for,� noted Johnson. “I don’t think we can afford not to spend $3,500 when $16,500 was the number we were looking at.� The council has also acted on proceeding with replacement of fluorescent lights in both the city
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CHATFIELD - Level lot (0.16 acre) ready to be built on located in an established neighborhood along a dead end street across from City Park. #4084421 $19,900 $17,900 FOUNTAIN – CARROLTON TOWNSHIP – 8.5 acre building site with a couple acres of tillable located off the county road high on the hill overlooking the valley. #4077950 $85,000 LANESBORO – 20 acre building site (5 tillable, balance woods) adjacent to state land. Blacktop road, great views, good access, trails and tons of wildlife. #4085542 $149,900 LANESBORO – CARROLTON TOWNSHIP – 12 acres of woods with approximately 400’ of creek frontage and adjoins State land. Ideal for hunting, recreation or weekend getaway. Additional land available for building site. #4076539 $49,900 LANESBORO – New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $79,900
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803 CRESTWOOD COURT SPRING VALLEY • $249,900 Exceptionally meticulous 4 bdrm, 2 bath walkout ranch home located in desirable location on culde-sac drive. You’ll fall in love with the updated kitchen w/granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, deck and patio area made out of brick pavers. Impressive exterior with extensive landscaping and perennial garden area. Beautiful deck that overlooks the back yard. Updated paint colors, extra amenities and ready for new occupants. Just move right in and enjoy. Sellers installed new mitigation system 2018.
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If you are looking to sell your property, please give me a call and put my 20+ years experience to work for you! Or...if you are looking to purchase, let me help you find your perfect home or acreage! 720 N BROADWAY SPRING VALLEY • $136,000
505 HURON AVE SPRING VALLEY, MN • $85,000
Turn of the century home with all the old world charm! Original woodwork, hardwood floors, wide baseboard & ceiling trim, wood columns between living room & dining area, beautiful antique kitchen cupboards and rare find porcelain sink. You’ll love sitting and relaxing on the enclosed front porch. The kitchen has a small porch (mud room) in the back of the house. The upstairs has 4 bedrooms and bath. One bedroom has a porch off it with French Doors. The walk-up attic is ready for finishing! With a little new paint and refinishing, the hardwood floors with property could be brought back to its majestic beauty it was intended to have. The property sits on over half an acre in town with alley access.
Great Business Opportunity as owner is retiring! Currently operating as a greenhouse and floral business which has been owner operated by 2 different families since 1954. Long term established business. Inventory will be sold separately as it changes on a daily basis. Excellent location on busy Highway 16 & 63. For more information or to schedule a time to preview the business give me a call!
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You can own this home cheaper than paying rent! Located in quiet community of Ostrander is this nicely maintained 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home. Permanent siding, new furnace, new hot water heater & updated exterior and patio doors. Eat-in kitchen with dinette, main floor bedroom, main floor laundry is shared with 1/4 bath, patio doors from living room on to small deck area and cute little front porch. Located on corner lot with a play house and storage shed included. Priced to sell!
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Beautifully updated 3 bedroom 2 bath split level home in desirable location. New living room and bedroom carpet. All interior walls have been freshly painted. Lower level finished with large family room, new 3/4 bath with steam shower, large laundry area, bedroom & office/den. Upper level is home to 2 bedrooms, bath, eat in kitchen and patio doors to tiered deck. Steel siding, oversized 2 car garage, 3 season area between house and garage, storage shed and partially fenced back yard. Ready for immediate occupancy!
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Commercial Opportunities Spud Boy Diner
105 PARKWAY AVE, LANESBORO
Owner is retiring • Unique diner (1927 Goodell Diner Car) • High traffic area • Scenic Lanesboro • Located ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE on Main St • Close to state trail • Property runs down to Root River • Room for outside seating • Turn key FORESTVILLE STATE PARK operation $59,900
Large corner lot • Close to elementary • Close to golf course • Open to builders • City Utilities 344 MAIN ST N #3, CHATFIELD
198 WHITTIER ST. W, LANESBORO
Large ranch • 4 bedrooms • 2+ baths • Large Condo • 2 bedrooms • 2 baths • Open living, Dining and • Large master with 2 w/in closets • Attached wooded lot • Open kitchen and dining • Great views Kitchen garage from living room • Master bath • Large w/o family 202 RIDGEVIEW LANE, LANESBORO $92,900 Spectacular views • Large ranch • Master suite room • d/o could be 5th bedroom • 2+ detached w/jetted tub • Walk-in closet • Main floor laundry • garage • Large private deck Formal living room and dining room • Remodeled kitchen • 4 bath • Lower level is currently set up as a mother-in-law apartment • Completely remodeled and updated • 1/2 acre lot • Wildlife 933 GRAND ST SE, CHATFIELD • Large deck
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Ideal location on Main St $595,000 and close to State Bike Trail • Commercial potential 140 acres • Prime hunting ground • 63 acres for retail, hotel/motel, office tillable • 20 acres pasture • Building site with 4 bedroom • Steel siding • 2+ garage • Large yard • Open outbuildings • 1920 sq. ft. pole shed • Barn • Well space, shops, etc • Updates are already done 27583 DEEP RIVER ROAD LANESBORO
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425 2nd Ave SW, Harmony
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45 1st Ave NE, Harmony
Appealing design • 3 bed, 2 bath • Living & family room • Gas fireplace • Large 720 sq. ft. space
Character & charm • 3 bedroom • 26’x58’ garage/shop, half heated • Large deck & nice yard • $89,900
3 bed, 2 bath • Updated lighting and fresh paint • Hardwood floors • Full basement • Covered patio
Scenic location • Near Upper Iowa River • Wooded • Buildable • Camp or hunt
3 bedroom, 2 bath • Updated bathrooms • 2 car attached garage • Easy walk to downtown • $88,500
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Turnkey restaurant w/equipment • Breakfast, lunch & dinner menus • Coffee shop • Harmony
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19.65 acres • Easy access • Wooded • Camp, hike, hunt or build
4 bed, 3 bath • Wooded yard • Dead end street • Beautiful setting $205,000
Call Roxanne & Kelsey ...because every move matters!
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Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: twin oak acres 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 23195 County 8 Fountain, mn 55935 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Scott e. winslow 23195 county 8 fountain, mn 55935 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: April 5, 2018 /s/ Scott Winslow Publish 16,23
notice city of peterson planning commission Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the City of Peterson for consideration of a setback variance for Chris and Jackie Stenzel at 481 Church St. South, Peterson MN 55962 on Wednesday May 9, 2018, 6:00 PM at City Hall, 118 Fillmore St. Peterson, MN. The public is invited to attend and to present oral or written comments or questions pertaining to the setback variance. Publish 23
COUNTY PROJECTS BIDS CLOSE May 14, 2018 FILLMORE COUNTY, MN NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer, at the Fillmore County Highway Department, Preston, MN until 1:30 p.m. on the 14th day of May, 2018, for the following project: SAP 023-599-198: Bridge replacement with culvert and approach grading, located on 160th St (Twp 381), from the intersection of CSAH 5 and 160th St in Cherry Grove, MN west on 160th St 2.34 miles, approximately 6.5 miles SE of Ostrander, MN. Major quantities include 10’ X 5’ pc concrete box culvert & end sections, excavation, aggregate and erosion control. Plan and proposal price is $30.00 picked up, and $35.00 if sent by US mail. Plans, Proposal and Specifications can be examined and obtained from the Fillmore County Highway Department, 909 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN 55965, ph. # 507-765-3854. Request for plans and proposals must be accompanied by a check, draft or a money order, payable to the Fillmore County Treasurer, in the amount mentioned above. Bids submitted must be individually sealed, and identified on the outside for each specific project. A bidder’s bond or a certified check in the amount of at least 5% of the total amount bid and payable must accompany the bid to the Treasurer of Fillmore County. Fillmore County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated: April 9, 2018 Ronald Gregg, County Engineer Fillmore County, MN Publish 16,23,30 Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: flowstone fishing 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 1002 John and Mary Dr. chatfield, mn 55923 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Bret jerome klaehn 1002 john and mary dr chatfield, mn 55923 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: April 7, 2018 Bret Klaehn Publish 16,23
meeting time change carimona township To the residents of Carimona Township: Until further notice, the monthly board meeting of Carimona Township board will be held on the first Monday of each month at 8 p.m. at the Preston Emergency Services building. Linda Marzolf, Clerk Publish 23,30
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ABSOLUTE REAL ESTATE
Alvin A. Mihm Estate
22258 106th Street—Harmony, MN Saturday, May 19, 2018 - 10:00 AM
Sale Location - Gehling Auction Center - 27741 State Highway 16 - Preston, Minnesota
Approximately 306 Acres to sell in 5 Parcels Property is located in section 31, Bristol Township, Fillmore County, MN & section 12, Forest City Township, Howard County, IA Directions: From Harmony take Hwy 44 West 9.5 miles than go South 2.5 miles on 225th Ave than turn right on 106th Street, go ¼ mile.
Parcel 1
Auctioneer’s note: This property is a sportsman’s paradise with the Upper Iowa River running through several parcels. It is a truly unique property and is a dream property for Hunting and Fishing enthusiasts. This land could also make an excellent stock farm. The farm has approximately 150 total cropland acres. The home is located around a scenic area on a road with very little traffic and the buildings are like new. Check out the photos and video on our website www.GehlingAuction.com MN
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Parcels 1 – Approximately 11 acre building site (survey to govern) with a 1991 - 3 bedroom 2 bath 28x60 home with a 2 car tuck under garage, a 104x60 pole building with a 27x60 heated area and also a 80’x100’ pole building. Address is 22258 106th St., Harmony, MN, Section 31, Township 101(Bristol), Range 011 - Fillmore Co MN. All appliances included. Property sells AS IS.
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Parcel 2 – Approximately 70 acres (survey to govern) of Fillmore Co MN farmland with approximately 51 cropland acres located in section 31, township 101(Bristol), Range 011-Fillmore Co MN Parcel 4
Parcel 3 – 60 acres in Section 12, Forest City Township, Howard Co IA - The Upper Iowa runs thru this tract, excellent hunting/fishing. This tract also contains some cropland acres. Parcel 4 – 121 acres in section 12, Forest City Township, Howard Co IA - Should be great for both livestock and hunting/fishing with the Upper Iowa River running thru it. This tract also contains some cropland acres.
Parcel 3
Parcel 5 – 44 acres in section 12, Forest City Township, Howard Co IA of great deer hunting and recreational land the Upper Iowa runs thru a portion of this tract.
Open House: Saturday, April 28, 2018 - 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Terms: 10% Non-refundable down payment per parcel on the day of the auction. Your bid IS NOT contingent on financing. Balance due at closing on or before July 2nd, 2018 or upon clear and marketable title. All parcels will be sold on an as is basis. Taxes will be prorated. Minnesota parcels 1 and 2 will be survey to govern. Iowa parcels 3,4, and 5 will be sold by the taxable acres. Parcel one will be sold as a lump sum, not by the acre. (Parcels 1 and 2 will be surveyed).
Farm Lease: The farm and buildings(less the house) are currently under a lease until the end of 2020. The new owners shall receive the rental income for 2018, 2019, and 2020. Call for details.
No Buyer’s Premium/Fee! Licensed Minnesota and Iowa Broker: Matt Gehling, Matt Gehling Realty & Auction Co. LLC Attorney representing seller: Daniel E. Berndt, Dunlap & Seeger P.A.
Notice: All information contained in this brochure has been gained from sources considered to be reliable, however bidders are invited to inspect the property and make their own investigations of the property and its records. All sales will be presumed to be made upon the individual judgment of the purchaser(s). Each potential bidder is responsible for conducting his or her own independent inspections, investigations, inquiries, and due diligence concerning the property. The information contained in this brochure or other related material is subject to verification by all parties relying on it. The seller, Gehling Auction Company, and
FOR A BUYER’S PROSPECTUS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION VISIT www.GehlingAuction.com or call 800-770-0347. Some items on advertising are subject to change. Check our website often.
Matt Gehling Realty and Auction Co. LLC assume no liability for its accuracy, errors, or omissions. Gehling Auction Company & Matt Gehling Realty & Auction Co. LLC are representing the seller exclusively. The written purchase agreement to be signed by the seller and buyer after the auction is the sole and controlling document of this sale and supersedes any and all other terms whether verbal, written, expressed or implied and shall be the sole controlling document for this real estate transaction.