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Enterprise Fleet Management makes its pitch to the county By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Jay and Anne Cecko, along with their son Anthony and wife Rachel, left, and their daughter Marguerite and her husband Bob, right, are looking forward to serving customers at Another Time Ice Cream & Chocolates in Lanesboro, Minn. Photo by Barb Jeffers By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com
house in Lanesboro to drop off a Christmas gift basket for them last winter, he informed the couple that Another Time Ice Cream Parlor & Chocolates was for sale. The couple discussed the possibility of purchasing the business on their way back to Excelsior. “I have always wanted to own my own business,” says Anne. “My dad and brother are both food scientists and we have got a lot of food manufacturing in multiple generations of my family,” notes Anne, so owning a business where the entire family could be involved sounded like a great opportunity. It took about three months See ANOTHER TIME Page 3
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Chatfield approves CCTV upgrade By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Melissa Burnett, cable television administrator, asked the city council at the April 23 meeting to approve the purchase of a HD Cablecast base unit and slideshow as recommended by the Cable Access Board. The total cost of the upgrade is $11,281.48. The school district has agreed to share the cost. The council approved the upgrade to high definition; the city’s share costing $5,640.74. The upgrade will give CCTV the capability to send HD videos to Mediacom.
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A weather/information package is included. A subscription to “Total Info” will be discontinued, which has cost $995 per year. Brian Burkholder, Public Works, asked for and received approval to install six street lights on Hillside Dr. at a cost of $17,010. The lights will be installed from the intersection of Hilltop Lane north to Highway 30/74. Burkholder said he also talked See CHATFIELD Page 5
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I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. The new owners of Another Time Ice Cream Parlor & Chocolates are now open to provide your ice cream fix as well as some other tasty treats. Jay and Anne Cecko purchased the business, located in Lanesboro, Minn., from Ron and Kathy Kasten in March 2018, and are very excited to get their first spring and summer as owners underway. Jay was born in Minneapolis, and grew up in Fridley, Minn., while Anne was born in Madison, Wis., and grew up in Waconia, Minn. The couple met when
they both worked at a Korean Food Company in Minneapolis called Eastern Foods, where Jay was the plant manager and Anne was doing a college internship in marketing at the company. The Cecko’s own a home in Excelsior, Minn., and when Jay’s brother, Mike, and his wife bought a home in Lanesboro to retire, they came for a visit and fell in love with the city of Lanesboro. They purchased a home in Lanesboro two years ago and have spent as much time there as possible for the last couple years. They still own their home in Excelsior and split time between the two, states Jay. When the Cecko’s neighbor, Jason Resseman, stopped at their
Wong Nystrom, senior account executive with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc., presented the terms of a leasing program for sheriff department vehicles at the county board’s April 24 meeting. Nystrom suggested rotating the vehicles on a 3-5 year cycle through a partnership with Enterprise would lower the county’s operating costs and improve safety and reliability. Savings in operating costs would stem from replacing vehicles at the optimal time, thereby saving on maintenance and fuel costs and losses due to depreciation of the vehicle. He maintained there would be less down time, allowing the department to better serve the community. Nystrom estimated the sheriff’s office will save nearly $44,000 over four years by leveraging an open-end lease. He suggested maintenance costs
could be reduced by 30%. Commissioner Randy Dahl said he will need to know the average expected cost of ownership versus lease payment. Nystrom explained the county would own the equity in the vehicle when it is to be rotated out of service. Its value would either be rolled into a new vehicle or the company would cut a check for its value. The program essentially functions as finance-to-own; this is why the county would achieve equity in the vehicle. When asked, Nystrom said there was an effective finance rate of 5%. Bills for maintenance would be sent to Enterprise and tracked for each vehicle. Enterprise would pay the maintenance bills and send the county a consolidated bill for all maintenance. No action was taken after the Enterprise presentation. Other business in brief
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to get to where we are; a lot of research, a lot of studying and a lot of business planning,� explains Anne. “With food manufacturing there is a lot of creativity and a lot of business aspect to it,� states Anne, so having family members with experience is a definite advantage. Their son Anthony has IT experience and has been helping with that side of the business. Anthony will be overseeing the installation of a POS system in the business in the near future. Anthony and his wife Rachel will
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both be busy helping in the ice cream shop. The Cecko’s daughter Marguerite is knowledgeable in human resources and is familiar with the service industry, and she has been working hard helping set up a lot of things in the business. Marguerite and her husband Bob will both be very involved in the business along with the rest of the family. Jay’s brother Mike will be helping out with the day to day running of the business as well. “He’s super handy and I’m not,� states Jay, so Mike’s experience is a huge asset. “He is very meticulous,� says Jay, and will make sure everything is done to the best of his
ability. “It’s fun to be able to get your family involved and work with the public and be in a town like this,� states Anne. “We got into this because we wanted to have something that we could all get together and do together that was fun,� notes Jay. The Ceckos look forward to getting to know the employees that have stayed on, saying, “We are thrilled to have all these young people that are going to be working with us and teaching us and being successful together as a team,� Jay says. After a snowstorm delayed their first opening on April 14, 2018, the Ceckos opened the doors of
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their new business venture on April 21 to many happy customers. “It’s been an interesting journey,� says Anne from the time they decided to buy the ice cream shop to their initial opening. “It’s been fun working together,� states Jay, as he says, “we both had our own careers but this is really something we have been doing together.� The name of the business will not change and the top-notch products they offer will stay the same also. “Kathy and Ron did a phenomenal job building a brand where they had really high quality products that are Minnesota products, and the customers have
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really come to see this as a destination-type ice cream parlor,� notes Anne. “People have mentioned that they are happy the ice cream shop is going to stay the way it is and they feel that it’s part of the town,� says Jay. “I think they appreciate the fact that we are not going to change anything,� he states. The ice cream shop has been painted and decorated in such a colorful way that customers love the atmosphere and particularly enjoy the outdoor seating area in the summer. Another Time Ice Cream ParSee ANOTHER TIME Page 6 
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C ommentary Is Kingland’s May referendum extortion? By Bob Rowe Wykoff, MN In my opinion the notification that the community of the Kingland School District received about the upcoming vote for an $8.2 million referendum, basically amounts to extortion. Vote the way Bob Rowe we want or we’re going to cost you more money. On Tuesday, May 8, 2018, Kingsland District residents must make the choice to vote “yes,” costing themselves $17.5 million dollars over 20 years, or
vote “no,” and cost themselves $10.8 million dollars over 10 years. By the way, a “no” vote means farmers will lose the new Ag2School 40% tax credit on the $1.5 million dollar lease levy for the multipurpose building. Everyone should check the information provided on http:// www.kingsland.k12.mn.us/ page/4483. What does that mean to property tax payers in the community? The estimated property tax impact calculator provided on Kingsland’s website only gives you your “estimated” property tax increase, if you vote “yes” to the $8.2 million dollar auditorium with stage, etc. That’s really all we’re being allowed to vote on, because our school board, whom we
mistakenly elected to represent the best interest of students AND the community, as well as the school’s administration, are either a group of megalomaniacs, or have allowed themselves to be mislead, manipulated, and bullied into once again, costing property tax payers more money. We are not going to be given the choice of spending $9.3 million to fix the current Kingsland facility. That is going to happen no matter how we vote. The other way they are forcing our vote is that if we vote “no” then they’re going to lease levy a $1.5 million dollar building, to use as a cafeteria/misc. classrooms, so that the current cafeteria can be used as a gym. I strongly urge all property tax
payers in the Kingsland School District to find out what your actual property tax increase will be either way you vote. Will it be twice the money over 10 years, or half the money over 20 years? That amounts to the same thing, and we have to pay interest on that money for 10 extra years. Did I mention that Kingsland stil owes $9 million from the last referendum? The interest Kingsland will be paying far exceeds the cost of running the Wykoff Intermediate School. They closed that because it was costing the district too much to keep it open, but it’s fine to pour money down the drain paying hundreds of thousands, even millions in interest? Farmers will be given some relief with the Ag2School tax credit if the larger referendum passes. Starting January 1, 2018, farmers will receive 40% off
Trehus earns DFL endorsement for State Representative to serve Fillmore and Houston Counties Thomas Trehus, Spring Grove School Board member and fifth generation Houston County resident, received his party’s endorsement to run for a seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives this November. Local delegates of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party of Minnesota endorsed Trehus in Rushford on Saturday, April 7.
“I would be honored to serve the communities of Fillmore and Houston counties in the State Legislature,” Trehus stated. “In this highly toxic and partisan political environment, we need reasonable voices willing to work with both parties to serve the citizens of Minnesota, I am stepping up to be that voice.” Trehus is running for office to
provide more affordable health care options for those of us in living in rural areas, to improve our infrastructure, and to maintain our strong public school system. “We have so much to offer here in Southeastern Minnesota, it’s time we seize our potential while making sure there are opportunities for generations to
come,” Trehus remarked, “As the fifth generation living on my family farm, I understand the need to keep our communities viable so that five generations from now our descendants can live, work and thrive here.” Besides serving on the Spring Grove School Board of Education, Trehus enjoys substitute teaching in several area school
Letter about President Trump’s executive order to review welfare programs ... To the Editor, The executive order that the President signed aligns with the administration’s “Principles of Economic Mobility.” It would create an accountability system for local, state and federal governments. It would also empower the private sec-
tor and local communities to create and administer local solutions to poverty. This is exactly what agencies like Semcac already provide. Our network conducts local community needs assessments and from these findings we actively respond. The President also wants measureable outcomes. And, Semcac already provides
detailed, statistical outcome measurements, annually, to our funding sources. I invite everyone to learn more about us at www.semcac.org. We are hopeful that this order will increase wellbeing, self-sufficiency, and economic vitality for all. Semcac has always believed in these values. For over 50 years, we have been working to strengthen
our communities and have been positively impacting thousands of lives. The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) provides funding that helps to alleviate the causes of poverty. In MN, alone, the network provided services for 503,010 low income individuals in 2016. In fiscal year 2017, Semcac assisted 27,016 individuals in addition to those who we provided 58,354 public bus rides. Unfortunately, the proposed federal 2019 budget would eliminate CSBG funding. This program allows Semcac the flexibility to be help when there is a disaster, be engaged in unique programing and helps to strengthen established processes. In one year it could be gone and would negatively impact our agency’s ability to actively impact the community. I believe that the Community Service Block Grant is a strong model that complements the Principles of Economic Mobility. I would strongly encourage the Trump administration to take a look at the impact CSBG funding has had (and continues to have) before cutting it completely. To learn more about CSBG communications, follow #CSBG, #AWiseInvestment and/or #CommunityAction, on social media.
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their share of a school bond in their district. The only part of either vote that won’t qualify for the Ag tax credit is the lease levy of $1.5 million dollars for the multipurpose building, if the referendum for the new auditorium doesn’t pass. However, business owners and homeowners will get no relief. Wykoff area residents should also ask why they must vote in Spring Valley? Shouldn’t the Kingsland School Board and administration at least give us enough respect and courtesy to let us vote at Wykoff as well? In my opinion, we really aren’t being given a choice. Our property taxes are going up no matter what. We either must vote “yes,” like the school board and administration want us to, or it’s going to cost us more money. Seems like the definition of exortion to me. districts, working on his family farm, volunteering with area non-profit organizations, helping coach high school speech teams and teach firearms safety classes. In addition, Trehus is the vice president of his local Sons of Norway lodge and a board member at Giants of the Earth Heritage Center in Spring Grove. Voters will decide between Thomas Trehus and the 13-term Republican Representative Greg Davids on November 6, 2018. Wayne D. Stenberg, CCAP Executive Director Semcac Rushford, MN
Government this week Tuesday, May 1 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. • Rushford Village City Council, Village Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 • Fountain City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3 • Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m. Monday, May 7 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Kingsland School Council, Work Session, Choir Room, 6 p.m. Schedule subject to change.
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to MnDot about them installing a light. They want to do a feasibility study first, checking the traffic count to see if a light is needed at that intersection. If MnDOT approves a light at the intersection of Hillside Dr. and Highway 30/74, they will cover that portion of the cost (about $3,000). The condition of the alley between Second and Third St., between Main and Fillmore is in tough condition. Burkholder said he had a quote of $18,500 to do a mill and overlay of the alley, which was approved. Other business in brief • Mayor Russ Smith read a proclamation proclaiming May 6 through May 12 as Municipal Clerks Week to recognize municipal clerks for their dedication to the communities they represent. • Approval was given for the
Growers’ Market in City Park, May 10 through October 25. • Mayor Smith appointed himself to serve on the board of directors of the Chatfield Center for the Arts, Inc. He will have voting rights. Putting a city council member on the board is expected to assist in developing key communication between the CCA, Inc. and the city council. • Matthew Gathje’s resignation from his position as EMT was approved with thanks for his service. • A payment of $3,000 to VFW Post for Main St. U.S. Flag maintenance and replacement was approved. • A cleaning contract to clean Chatfield City Hall between the city and ABC Ability Building Center was approved. • A raffle permit for the Caleb Eide Memorial Foundation on September 1 at the Chosen Valley Country Club was approved.
Planning Commission tweaks Renewable Energy Ordinance By Karen Reisner At the April 19 meeting of the Fillmore County Planning Commission, revisions were made on a proposed ordinance for renewable energy. The county has only a wind power ordinance currently. This proposed ordinance will regulate both wind and solar energy systems. Zoning Administrator Cristal Adkins explained the wind portion is similar to the current ordinance. However, more terms used in the proposed ordinance are clearly defined. The proposed ordinance language was taken from a Martin
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County ordinance. Multiple tweaks were discussed, changing the language, to make the ordinance applicable to Fillmore County. The ordinance will regulate both micro/non-commercial and commercial wind energy conversion systems. A micro wind system or non-commercial wind tower will be subject to all setback requirements and will require a land use permit in the Ag District. Micro systems are defined as less than 75 feet in total height and under 1 KW. Non-commercial wind systems have a combined name plate capacity of less than 100 KW. These systems will require a conditional use permit (CUP) in Residential Ag, Commercial, or Industrial Districts. All commercial and meteorological towers will require a CUP. Commercial wind systems have a name plate capacity of equal to or greater than 100 KW. Meteorological towers are defined as towers which are erected primarily to measure wind speed and direction plus other data relevant to wind systems. Only a land use permit is required for a small solar energy system (name plate capacity of less than 40 kilowatts). A CUP is required for all large solar energy systems (name plate capacity of 40 kilowatts or more). The proposed ordinance will be brought back for further review after the suggested revisions are made. 803. Sale or Transfer of Real Estate Several revisions were discussed as they pertain to subsurface sewage treatment system (SSTS) compliance. Before real estate is sold or transferred the SSTS must be inspected by a person certified by the state of Minnesota. Also, “pre-treat-
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Spring Valley to hire WWTP Operator By Rich Wicks During their regular meeting on April 23, all Spring Valley city council members were present as they discussed the best options for assuring the city’s wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) has a licensed operator who meets all of the regulatory guidelines (a Class B Operator). It was pointed out that the firm of Bolton & Menk has been providing this service to the city, but after this year, they do not guarantee that they would have a Class B Operator for Spring Valley, because the current operator is expected to retire soon. Deb Zimmer also noted that Bolton & Menk has been providing the service at a discount, but that discount will end after this year, so the city’s cost will essentially double, if Spring Valley continues to have Bolton & Menk provide the services as
they currently do. The city has been in talks with a Class B Operator (Aaron Hamersma) who is willing to work at the WWTP. Deb Zimmer said he would be at pay grade 15, and is asking that he be given credit for his 15 years of experience. Maor Struzyk said Hamersma also has experience working at Spring Valley’s WWTP, so he is familiar with the operations. Jessy Betts asked about comparing the overall costs of keeping Bolton & Menk versus hiring Hamersma. Zimmer said hiring him would cost a bit more, but regarding Class B Operators, she added, “Right now, I can tell you, they’re very few and far between.” She and Mayor Struzyk explained that the city has previously tried to contract with other cities to share a Class B Operator, but it hasn’t worked out. Zimmer summarized that if Spring Valley doesn’t have its own Class B Operator, “It’s a gamble”, and there was discussion of the fines the city could incur for not having a properly licensed operator. The council also discussed their desire to have a WWTP Operator who would also be able to help work with the street department as time allows. Mike Hadland made a motion to offer the position to Aaron Hamersma, at pay grade 15, with 15 years of experience, with the stipulation to help with the street department. The council voted in favor of this. Next, Hadland made a motion to hire another applicant as a helper at the WWTP, and
the council voted in favor of this as well. Also regarding the WWTP, the council discussed the need to buy another blower for the plant. The city has received pricing to buy one from C Emery Nelson Inc, for $13,617. After discussion of the need to buy a blower promptly, the council voted to approve this purchase. Dave Phillips addressed the council about his interest in selling two buildings to Jenn Slifka and having her take over the outstanding amounts on the small cities block grant loan. It was explained that the balance is $17,183, with a monthly payment of $295 and payoff expected in 2023. The council voted to approve this request. The council voted to appoint Dave Foster to the Planning & Zoning Board. Jenny Simon addressed the council about a structural issue at the public library, saying that the EFIS surface on the outside of the building has developed several holes, and she has not yet found anyone willing to repair it. Sue Puffer said the ambulance crew is holding their annual pancake breakfast on May 20, and she hopes for a great turnout. Zimmer brought up a housing study request, but the council chose to take no action at this time, so that EDA could act on it as they wish. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. The next regular meeting of the council will be Monday, May 14, at 6 p.m. As always, the public is welcome.
ment systems will require an Intermediate Inspector.” Feedlot officer Mike Frauenkron noted that there is a push for more of the pre-treatment type systems which allow for a smaller drain field. Adkins explained that with the new policy a property sale will not be able to be recorded until a certificate of compliance is in place or escrow account funds are established to pay for bringing the SSTS up to code. After May 1 the deed will not be able to be transferred without either a compliance certificate or the escrow account. This requirement does not apply to real estate without a SSTS or that is connected to a city sewer Domestic shorthair/mix system. female • medium I’m a beautiful brown classic tabby named Zochi. I’m Adkins commented that the about two years old. When I first got to Paws and Claws, inspection requirement has been I was scared and unsure. But you should see me now! I have become quite a social butterfly. I LOVE attention! I in the county’s ordinance since come up to everyone who enters my room. I rub against people’s legs. I love being pet and having my head and 2013. ears scratched. I am tickled to be the center of attention. There was discussion about I also like having kibble available whenever I feel like having a snack. I often trot up to a dish, take a few real estate sold through a connibbles, and go merrily on my way. I’m still thin, but you can see my gorgeous tabby swirls. In just a short time, tract for deed. Andy Bisek mainmy true personality has begun to come through. tained these properties need the Adoption fee: $100 + microchip fee $20 + tax SSTS inspected at the beginning paws and Claws humane society of the contract for deed so the 3224 19th Street NW • Rochester, MN (507) 288-7226 buyer knows what he is getFor more information about adoption, please contact Camp ting. Duane Bakke added then Companion at 507-951-7801, www.campcompanion.org, or find us on Facebook! the SSTS would notCamp need to Companion p.o. be inspected at theRoChesteR, end Box ofmn7478 the 55903-7478 contract. Adkins commented if 1st Tuesday of every month: 507-951-7801 the contract for deed is recorded 50% off everything in the store! 507-951-7801 we do the inspection at the (507) 288-7226 • info@pawsandclaws.org beginning. If the contract is not recorded, we do the inspection 3rd Thursday of every month: when the property transfers. Senior Day - 50% off purchases This ordinance with revisions for those 55 years and older. will be brought back for a public ThrifT STore hearing. Monday 2-5pm • Tuesday - Friday 10am-5pm 110 W. Jessie St 604. Ag District Saturday 9am-1pm rushford, MN This was only discussed briefly due to the unusual lengthy meeting up to this point. Gary Ruskell said this comes up every When you buy from a mom or pop business, year. Is there some way to fix it? you are not helping a ceo buy a third vacation home. He was speaking of the restriction that does not allow a dwell- you are helping a little girl get dance lessons, a ing to be built on cropland with little boy get his team jersey, a mom or dad put food a crop equivalency rating (CER) on the table, a family pay a mortgage, or a student of 66 or greater under most cir- pay for college. cumstances. Ruskell added the proposed changes are a starting our customers are our shareholders and they are the ones We strive to make happy. point.
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Charlotte of Canton, two children, Julie of Rushford and Rick (Diane Dungy) of Harmony; grandchildren Jesse (Matt William “Bill” LaBonne William “Bill” LaBonne, 82, Engen), Nikki (Jordan Klemp), of Canton, Minn., died unex- April, Shawnee, Mercedes, and great-grandchildren pectedly on Wednesday, April 18, Chloe; Brayden, Laiten, and Lexi Engen, in Canton. and Wyatt Klemp; two sisters, Bill was Nancy Noethe of Princeton, Ill., born Octoand Bonnie Aten of Essex, Ill. ber 12, 1935, He was preceded in death by his in Prairie du parents and two brothers, RichChien, Wis., ard and Robert. to Elmer and Visitation was held 3-6 p.m. Margaret Friday, April 27 at the Mengis (Carpenter) Funeral Home in Mabel, with a L a B o n n e . William “Bill” a “Farewell Party” luncheon folHe graduLaBonne lowing at the American Legion, ated from Aquinas High School in La 114 N. Main Street, Mabel. Crosse, Wis. On September George L. Morken 17, 1964, he married Charlotte Dragvold. They lived in Monroe George L. Morken, 85, of Center, Ill., had a hobby farm, Spring Grove, Minn., died surand worked as an iron worker rounded by family, Sunday, April in Byron, Ill. He bought dump 22, 2018, at trucks, eventually graduating to Gundersen semis and being his own boss. In L u t h e r a n 1982 they moved to Minnesota M e d i c a l City, Minn., where they owned Center in La and operated the Palomino Bar Crosse, Wis. and drove for Marten Transpor- G e o r g e born tation until in 2009. They lived was in rural Harmony, where he took J a n u a r y George L. pride in keeping the yard look- 1, 1933, in Morken ing “sharp” like his vehicles and La Crosse trucks, always well kept. They to Solvie and Karen (Dolalie) lived there for 10 years before Morken. He attended country moving to Canton, where they schools in the Oak Ridge and Chisolm Valley area and graduhave lived since. He enjoyed working in his ated from the Houston High shop and outside, watching west- School in 1950. He served in the ern and war movies, listening United States Army from 1953to country music, helping his 1954 as a mechanic on tanks. Amish friends, and most of all, On October 29, 1955, he marspending time with his grand- ried Marleen Dragvold at the children and great-grandchil- Stone Church near Houston. He had worked at the hardware store dren. Bill is survived by his wife in Houston, Trane in La Crosse,
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for Roverud Construction, Sullivan Construction, Thompson Grain in Spring Grove, and Pederson Brothers in Harmony from 1973 until retiring in 1998. In retirement he delivered motorhomes for Bennett International Group in Forest City, Iowa. He was member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the American Legion in Spring Grove. George was also a member of the Old Style Auto Club and enjoyed working on old cars and taking them to parades. George is survived by his wife Marleen of Spring Grove; five children: Nancy (Steve) Welper of Rochester, Minn., Laurie Peck of Jordan, Minn., Wayne of Jordan, Minn., Gary (Sue) of Mabel, Minn., and Lisa (Rod Foltz) of Cresco, Iowa; sistersin-law Charlotte LaBonne and Lynda Gorder, 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Carl; parents-in-law Martin and Gilma (Treangen) Dragvold, brothers and sistersin-law Helen and Roger Valadez, David Gorder, Evelyn and Larry Jonak, Gerald and Lylah Dragvold, Bill LaBonne, and a son-in-law, Robin Peck. Memorial service was held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring Grove. Visitation was 12-2 p.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the State Veterans Cemetery in Preston at 11 a.m. Monday, April 30. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel is assisting with arrangements. Roger C. Ruesink Roger Ruesink, age 70, of Spring Valley, died Friday April 20, 2018, at his home. Funeral service for Roger was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Faith United Met hodist Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Reverend Dr. Dave Lieder of f iciating. Roger Ruesink V isitation was at the church the morning of the service from 9-11 a.m. Roger C. Ruesink was born September 18, 1947, to Burton
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TUES., MAY 1
•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am and 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm and 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* •AA Closed Meeting, 12pm, Preston United Methodist Church, 212 St. Anthony St. N., lower level.*
•Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library* •Rushford AA Closed meeting, 7pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*
WEDS., MAY 2
•Spring Valley Food Shelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.*
THURS., MAY 3
•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.* •Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.* •Let’s Talk About Race, 6-7pm, community discussion, Spring Valley Public Library.
The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County and Violet Elaine (Puck) Ruesink. Roger worked as a utilities operator for Spring Valley Public Utilities for 33 years. Following his retirement from Spring Valley Public Utilities, he worked for Warren Trucking for several years. Roger married Nancy Ness in 1978 in Spring Valley. The two were later divorced. On June 22, 1991, he married Paula Beving at Faith United Methodist Church. He loved hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. Children were drawn to his personality and he enjoyed their company as well. He was a founding member of the Spring Valley Sportsman Club. Roger was also a member of the Friends of Forestville and Faith United Methodist Church. Roger is survived by his wife
Paula Ruesink of Spring Valley, Minn., his children: Ryan (Sue) Ness of Rochester, Minn., Darin Ness of Spring Valley, Minn., Jeremy (Nicole) Ruesink of Chugiak, Alaska, and Danielle Vogel of Waverly, Iowa; three grandchildren: Colton, Faith, and Harlee; his sister Margaret (Wendell) Freiheit of Wykoff, Minn., his mother-in-law Lois Beving of Spring Valley, Minn., and his sister-in-law Kathy Ruesink of Fillmore, Minn. Roger is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Fred Ruesink; and his father-in-law, Ray Beving. Online condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes. com.
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many flavors. Spring Grove soda and other bottled beverages are also available. Fresh whipped cream is offered and is made with milk from Kapper’s Big Red Barn located in Chatfield, Minn. The ice cream shop will be open seven days a week from Mother’s Day to Labor Day. The business will be posting their hours on the Lanesboro Chamber website at Lanesboro.com if customers want to see when they will be open until they begin their full schedule. Another Time Ice Cream Parlor & Chocolates is located at 100 Parkway Ave. N. in Lanesboro. The phone number is (507) 4673556. For more information visit facebook.com/Another-Time-IceCream-Parlor-Chocolates. More information is available on Instagram and look for the new business website which will be up and running in the near future.
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lor & Chocolates serves many flavors of Bridgeman’s Ice Cream, Abdallah Chocolates and Nancy’s Chocolates, including truffles, creams, sea salt items, caramels, mints, old fashioned candy and lollipops. but the ice cream and treats are only the beginning. Another Time Ice Cream Parlor & Chocolates also has several varieties of drinks which include a full espresso bar featuring lattes, mochas and frappes. For something a little different, try a Affogato which is an Italian coffee-based dessert that blends vanilla ice cream with hot espresso. Caribou coffee and tea selections can also be found at the ice cream shop. The ice cream shop also makes its own hot chocolate and offers shakes, malts and smoothies in
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
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If you are interested in listing your church, contact the Fillmore County Journal at news@fillmorecountyjournal.com. •Preston Historical Society meeting, 7pm, Methodist Church, Preston, Public invited. •Sons of Norway meet, 7pm, Bethlehem Chruch Fellowship Hall, Lanesboro. Program: Sharing Church Basement Memories. •Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, use side door on Newburg.*
FRI., MAY 4
•Chatfield NA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*
SAT., MAY 5
•Magdlin-Gilbertson VFW Auxiliary Meeting, 9am, Preston Servicemen’s Club. •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., MAY 6
•Cowboy Church service, 6pm, Cherry Grove United Methodist Church, 18183 160th St., rural Spring Valley. All invited. •Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*
MON., MAY 7
•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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• After further discussion concerning the replacement of a retired office support specialist Sr. in the sheriff’s office, the board approved the advertisement for an accounting technician as recommended by the Personnel Committee. Sheriff Tom Kaase explained that after the retirement, we took a look at the position, as to what responsibilities are included now and what the expectations are now. County Coordinator/Auditor/ Treasurer Bobbie Vickerman said the person in this position will be expected to do things related to the audit. It is necessary to have a person to go to within the department. Dahl insisted that an account tech should not be expected to be a jail matron, as this person is not trained for that. Chairman Mitch Lentz maintained each account tech in each department needs to learn additional responsibilities specific to that department. • A public hearing will be held at the May 22 county board meeting at 10 a.m. on the renewal and updating of the EDA Enabling Resolution. The updated bylaws for the EDA were approved last year. EDA
director Marty Walsh explained the public hearing is required to be in compliance with state law. • A resolution was approved for the sponsorship of Bluff Valley Riders, Mabel-Canton Trail Busters, Hiawatha I and II, and Tri-County Trailblazers snowmobile clubs for the 2018/2019 season. The county acts as the pass through organization for financial and technical assistance from the state (Department of Natural Resources). • 2018 aggregate rock bids for county roads were awarded. Low bids for specific county roads from Orval Sorum and Sons, Bruening Rock Products, and Milestone Materials were accepted. • A resolution to apply for educational grant funds from Winneshiek County Solid Waste Agency was approved. This is an annual grant that has been received since 2001. The grant has been used for the recycling program. Grant dollars are figured on a per capita basis. • A request to retire from Nancy Aske, home health aide, effective July 1 was approved with thanks for her 31 years of service. • Arlyn Hovey was appointed as township representative to the Planning Commission.
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From a Homesteader’s Journal By Julie Little
Potholes The ravages of time and traffic, Changing fortunes, The weight we bear, And pressures beyond our control Eventually leave their marks. Patches sometimes fail us. We bear up for a time Not expecting perfection. But the smallest fissure under the right force Can crumble our hard-won peace. What is there to do but accept That things are bound to fall apart? And then we go around our potholes, Or fill them, or weather the bumps, And appreciate all the more Those stretches where the road is smooth.
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Fillmore County Sports College Sports News and Notes High school spring sports have been delayed by late snow falls. It gives the JourThe Trende nal Sports Report another opportunity to focus on former county athletes playing at the next level. When we left off with Paul Trende MabelCanton graduate Belle Sand (2014), she was playing the final volleyball games of her excellent career at Syracuse University. The Orange finished the season 12-8 in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), 22-14 overall. They played three post-season matches in the National Invitational Volleyball Championship, beating Albany (21-25, 25-22, 25-20, 25-21) and Towson (25-22, 25-22, 25-23) before falling to West Virginia (2225, 22-25, 18-25). Sand, in her senior season, was Syracuse’s starting libero for a third straight campaign. She posted a team-high and ACC Belle Sand second-best 540 digs. Sand ended the regular season with 20-plus digs in her last four ACC contests. She had double digit digs 29 times in 34 matches played, including in each of her last 11 contests. She finishes with the second-highest dig total in a season (540) for an Orange player since 2008 (25-point scoring format/unlimited libero substitutions). Sand also has the third (455) and fifth (416) highest totals (from sophomore and junior years respectively). In all scoring formats, Sand’s 540-dig season is the fifth best in Syracuse history. For her career, the 5’5” defender finishes third all-time in Orange history with 1,620 digs. She finishes fourth all-time in digs per set (3.82). She’s also in the Syracuse records books for digs a in a five-set match with 29 (tied for 10th best ever). Among her career honors are; three-time ACC Academic Honor Roll member, three-time Syracuse Scholar-Athlete of the Week, 2017 All-ACC Academic team, and 2017 Eastern College Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year. She followed in the footsteps of her idol, and M-C’s only other D-1 volleyball athlete, Karlie Urbaniak (North Carolina State). Sand, an Economics Major in the College of Arts and Sciences, is the daughter of Tim and Tricia Sand. The Daily Orange has a couple nice reads on the former M-C Cougar standout; http://dailyorange.com/2016/09/syracuse-vol-
leyballs-belle-sand-provides-pathimprovement-syracuse/ and http:// dailyorange.com/2017/09/bellesands-small-town-backgroundfueled-her-journey-to-su/. On the basketball court, one ex-Chatfield Gopher made headlines. Makenzie Miller, a 2013 high school graduate, a 2017 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse college graduate, has signed and is playing professional basketball in Australia. She is a member of the Latrobe City Energy, a Division 1 women’s squad in the town Traralgon (a suburb of Melbourne). Through five games (as of April 23), the 6’1” center is averaging a team-best 18.4 points and 13.6 rebounds per contest. She’s double-doubled in four of five games and has made 26 of 35 free throws. The Energy are 1-4 on the season, 11th place in a 12-team Makenzie league. MillMiller er had 18 (pts) and 20 (rebs) versus the first place Casey Cavaliers. Makenzie was All-WIAC 1st team as a senior in 2016-2017, leading UWL in scoring (14.6) rebounding (9.4), blocks (1.4) and free throws made (83). Miller earned a Bachelor’s Degree from La Crosse in Health and Physical Education. She is the daughter of Tom and Sue Miller. Former Gopher teammate Kirsten Keefe gained notoriety at St. Mary’s University (Winona). Keefe earned the Cardinals starting point guard job. The 5’7” junior averaged 5.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, a team-high 2.8 assists, and 1.1 steals over 24 minutes per game. St. Mary’s top player was Keefe’s former high school adversary, Dover-Eyota graduate Brandi Blattner. The 5’11” forward made All-MIAC first team for a third year after averaging a team-best 17.6 points and 10.0 rebounds per contest. The Cardinals went 10-8 in the MIAC, 16-11 overall. They made the sixteam MIAC play-offs, losing to St. Thomas in the semifinals. Rushford-Peterson graduate (2017) Brianna Koop played her freshman year at UW-River Falls. The Trojans all-time leading scorer got her feet wet, seeing action in 19 games. She averaged 2.9 points and 1.5 rebounds per contest. Over the final five games of the year, Koop saw 20-plus minutes of action and including a seasonhigh/game-high 19 points (1316 FTs) versus UW-Platteville. The Falcons started the year 13-3 versus mostly non-conference opponents. They finished the season 7-7 in WIAC, 16-10 overall. UW-River Falls fell to UWOshkosh in the first round of the WIAC play-offs. Chatfield graduate Megan LaPlante (2016) and Mabel-Canton graduate Coranda
Vickerman (2017) each were on the Luther College women’s basketball roster. The sophomore and freshman guards (respectively) played sparingly. The Norse finished second in the IIAC at 12-4. They went 19-10 overall, losing to regular season and post-season champion Wartburg in the IIAC finals. On the guy’s side, Fillmore Central graduate (2012) Nick Powell finished up his basketball career at Hamline University in St. Paul. The 6’3” G/F played in 25 games, starting five. He averaging 5.9 points and 3.6 rebounds per contest. His five starts came in his last five college games, where Powell saw the most extensive minutes of his career. Over his last six games, he averaged 11.7 points and 5.7 rebounds per contest. The Pipers went 9-11 in the MIAC, 13-12 overall. They did not make the 6-team MIAC play-offs. Powell is the son of Lane and Jessica Powell. Omitted from the Journal’s collegiate football players was Trevor Lundberg. The 2016 Houston graduate took the field for Northwestern College, a Division III school in Roseville (St. Paul). The 6’4” 255-pound sophomore played in eight games, catching eight passes for 128 yards and a TD from a tight end position. The Eagles went 6-3 in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference, 6-4 overall. The won their last four games. Lundberg’s older brother Hans was a stand-out tight end at NAIA school Taylor Uni- Nick Powell versity in Indiana. R-P graduate (2015) Charlie Krambeer played on the Gustavus Adolphus basketball team. The 6’0” junior guard averaged 2.5 points and 1.7 rebounds across 20 games played. Fortytwo of his 49 total points came on three-pointers. The Golden Gusties went 10-10 in the MIAC, 12-13 overall. They finished seventh in the conference, missing the MIAC play-offs. Finally, on the mats, Chatfield graduate Jared Goldsmith (2015) completed his third year wrestling at Moorhead State University. The junior 125-pounder went 8-10 on the season. The Dragons went 3-5 in the NSIC, 4-7 overall.
TRC Schedule Alterations
A number of TRC contests scheduled on April 19, 20, 21, and 24 (printed in last week’s Journal) have been re-scheduled. The April 19 track meet in Triton (GMLOKS) was postponed (no make-up date confirmed). The track meet in Lewiston scheduled on April 20 (R-PH, LFC, and Chatfield) was moved to April 27. The specific teams at the meet may change, as R-PH and LFC have the La Crescent Invite that day. The April 20 St. Charles at Kingsland golf meet has been
postponed (no make-up date confirmed). The April 20 PEM at Rushford-Peterson baseball game has been re-scheduled to May 14. The April 20 R-P at PEM softball game has been re-scheduled to April 30. Also, R-P softball will not have a doubleheader with Caledonia on May 8. It is only a single game, as the teams played on April 12 (see below). The April 21 FC/L-hosted softball tournament (Bethlehem Academy, Lake City, and Goodhue) has been moved to May 12. The April 21 M-C at FC/L baseball game has been cancelled. The May 12 Lourdes at Chatfield baseball game has been moved to May 4. The HVL conference re-did its schedule, facilitating the change. An April 24 L-A at FC golf match has been moved to May 21. An April 24 Kingsland at Chatfield boys golf match has been moved to May 17. Also, the second game of a number of April 24 baseball double-headers (L-A at FC/L, PEM at Chatfield, R-P at Cotter) wasn’t completed (darkness). Check www.3riversconference.org for the most up to date changes and re-schedulings.
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R-P 2, Caledonia/SG 13 [5] (R-P: Peyton Hoiness 1-2, 3B, 2 RBI; Avalon Jacobson 1-2, R)
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Schedules as of April 25 (subject to change). Mabel-Canton Baseball Apr 23 at SG Apr 26 HOUSTON Apr 27 at SG Apr 30 COULEE CHRISTIAN May 1 at L/P (doubleheader) May 4 at Houston May 7 R-P May 8 at Randolph (doubleheader) May 11 at Schaeffer Academy May 14 ONALASKA-LUTHER (doubleheader) May 16 G-E (doubleheader) Mabel-Canton Softball Apr 23 at R-P Apr 26 HOUSTON Apr 27 at L/P Apr 28 at R-P Tourney (Houston, Goodhue, R-P) Apr 30 at FC/L, vs GMLOK (both in Preston) May 1 L/P May 4 at Houston May 7 CALEDONIA
May 8 at Randolph (doubleheader) May 11 at Schaeffer Academy May 12 at Hayfield Tourney May 14 at L-A May 16 G-E (doubleheader) Houston Baseball Apr 23 L/P Apr 26 at M-C Apr 27 BETHLEHEM ACADEMY Apr 30 RANDOLPH (doubleheader) May 1 at Schaeffer Academy (doubleheader) May 4 M-C May 7 at Onalaska-Luther May 8 at G-E/A-C (doubleheader) May 11 SG May 15 at L/P May 18 at SG Houston Softball Apr 12 LA CRESCENT Apr 23 L/P Apr 24 LA CROSSE-LOGAN Apr 26 at M-C Apr 28 at R-P Tourney (Goodhue, M-C, R-P) Apr 30 ONALASKA-LUTHER May 1 at Schaeffer Academy (doubleheader) May 4 M-C May 7 RANDOLPH (doubleheader) May 8 at G-E/A-C (doubleheader) May 12 at Hayfield Tourney May 15 at L/P Houston Golf Apr 26 at Lanesboro Apr 30 at Lake City Tourney (Boys only) May 3 at W-K Tourney (Girls only) May 4 at GMLO May 11 LANESBORO May 14 at G-E May 18 GMLO May 24 SEC Meet (at Cedar River GC) Yet to be re-scheduled: G-E Lanesboro Golf Apr 26 HOUSTON May 1 FC (girls only) May 3 at W-K Tourney (boys and girls) May 4 G-E May 7 at R-P (girls only) May 8 GMLO May 10 at Kingsland (girls only) May 11 at Houston May 18 at G-E May 24 SEC Meet (at Cedar River GC) Yet to be re-scheduled: at GMLO
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Where do I see myself in 10 years… By Ashley Haugerud The future is unfortunately quite unpredictable. There is no “right time” in life, you never know what is going to happen next, but ultimately, everything will work out how it should. In 10 years, I see myself wherever life takes me. M a n y Ashley people wonHaugerud der when they should start thinking about their future plans, but the truth is; there is no right time. People often become scared and decide to wait it out. If you wait for the “right time,” you will be waiting for the rest of your life. Whatever sparks your interest right now, that’s what you should do because you never know what will happen tomorrow. When I was younger, I was so scared to try new things and I definitely regret it. You will never truly know what sets your soul on fire until you try it. In seventh and eighth grade I always stuck to whatever everyone else was doing. The big thing in almost every high school is sports. I went out for basketball and volleyball, but they just didn’t really seem to interest me. I took general courses in high school including math, english, and science, but I did not let it show that I really enjoyed these classes and all the new information I was able to take in. My mom actually made me go out for band and I really enjoyed the music classes I was taking, but that is not what was popular at the time so I pretended as if I did not enjoy them.
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Around tenth grade I finally realized that in life, you should do what makes you happy and not what makes society happy. That is when I truly fell in love with music and science. I let myself be free and do what I enjoyed. If I could know where I’d be in 10 years, I would hope it’d be working as a physician’s assistant while continuing my passion for music. In all reality though, you never know what will happen, but everything will work out how it should. I truly believe I can pursue my dreams of becoming a PA, but sometimes drastic changes are made, or something crazy happens that changes your life forever, but we will never know what will happen. I’ll never know why certain things happen, but it all happens for a reason and that is why I know everything will be ok. It is hard to go against what everyone else believes, but it helps you grow as a person and grow doing what you were born to do. Life is way too short to be anything but happy. Some advice from your fellow high school senior is to follow your dreams because absolutely anything is possible. As a kid I always pondered upon what I would do for the rest of my life, but now I know whatever happens, happens. Go out and try new things, but don’t be afraid of change. Life is too short to plan, so in 10 years I hope to be living every day like it’s my last. Just like I am right now. Ashley Haugerud is a student at Fillmore Central High School. She is one of seven area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its 19th year.
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Adkins said these are my suggestions. How many variances have been granted to build homes on cropland? Bakke noted the number has been greater over the last three years. Bisek asked how many houses have been built where people didn’t really want them to be built? Ruskell stated the county
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commissioners want to keep as much cropland in the county as they can. Adkins added that many land owners have found another location to build where a variance is not required. Board of Adjustment This was the first meeting of the board of adjustment in 2018. Steve Duxbury was elected chairman and Gary Ruskell was elected vice-chairman. Ryan Nelson had applied for
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a variance to build a dwelling on land with a CER greater than 65 on land owned by Kevin Nelson, Section 22, Amherst Township. During the public hearing Ryan Nelson explained he wanted to be close to the home/family farm which he still works on. There was no comment from township officers or the public. The variance was approved.
Rushford approves housing area platting By Kirsten Zoellner The Rushford City Council has formally approved the final platting for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) on the east end of the Himlie Business Park. Developer Bluff Country LLC (Mike Sexhauer) brought forward final plats for Himlie Manor to the Planning Commission April 19 and they were approved. The area was previously rezoned and a Tax Increment Financing District established for the area. Plans call for the construction of six duplex housing units. The area will meet a demand for moderately-priced single family homes identified in a housing study by Maxfield Research, Inc. Derek Olinger, of Bolton & Menk, the city’s engineer, has reviewed the plats and all concerns have been addressed. While not all permits, including an Erosion Control Permit, are complete, a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan has been reviewed by Olinger. It was noted that some permitting, including through the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, is the responsibility of the developer and not the city. The development agreement and Himlie Manor Association By-Laws are in place and were also council approved. They specify that roadway maintenance within the PUD and Outlot 1 will be the responsibility of the Association. The roadway is not a city street, as it does not meet city standards. Per the agreement, the developer and association cannot come back to the city in the future to request it become a city street. “It makes things very clear,” said City Administrator Tony Chladek, noting that City Clerk Kathy Zacher had suggested the addition of the verbiage in the agreement. “I like that sentence,” Chladek added. “I’ve worked in other communities that did not have that sentence and it was a pain.” A study to determine the total electrical load will be conducted. The cost of any electrical upgrade is to be shared with the city and the developer. Details about the housing area is on the city website. In other news, the council has reviewed and approved an annual Playground Inspection Form and Pot Hole Repair Policy. In regards to the first, the city already conducts annual playground inspections, via an
Left to right, Rushford Councilors Jim O’Donnell and Andrew Linder, and City Administrator Tony Chladek listen to discussion regarding a new housing area in the city. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner in-house safety committee each suggestions come following an spring, but the form ensures annual loss control consultation “best practices” are demonstrat- with the League of Minnesota Cities. ed. In the latter, the policy indi- The council also approved cates that work is done at Pub- a Public Works recommendalic Works’ discretion, based Minneapolis;VIS & Heating plans. Inc.;E08985-156860;4 on time Plumbing and road The x 7 (18Sp-B3)See RUSHFORD Page 10
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Community members gathered in Harmony on Tuesday, April 17 for an open house and opportunity to tour the new offices of Harmony Insurance Group. The newly renovated, historic building is located at 103 Main Avenue North in downtown Harmony. Built in 1879 by Fred M. Trogstad, Harmony’s first merchant, the building has served many purposes over the years, including being the former headquarters of the Oddfellows Lodge. Harmony Insurance Group invites the community to stop in and see their progress on the building - take a tour and perhaps take some time to talk about your insurance needs. Top photo, left to right, Jan Bigalk, Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce secretary, Jill Fighbaugher, Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce vice president, Harmony Telephone Company; Jim Lutes, Harmony Insurance Group; Becky Hoff, Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce director; Nick Davidson of Foster Klima, and Katie Brincks, Harmony Insurance Group. Bottom photo, left to right, Nick Davidson of Foster Klima, Jim Lutes and Katie Brincks, Harmony Insurance Group. Photo submitted
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tion to continue with the truck/ trade-in program through Sugar Loaf Ford, in Winona. Last year, the council motioned to enter into the Ford Fleet Program, trading two of its vehicles in for new trucks. Utilizing state bid pricing, the city is able to trade in vehicles each year for new vehicles, paying only regular sales tax and registration as required. After the truck is traded back to the dealer, it is resold to non-municipal customers. Using the program, the city is not responsible for any maintenance, including battery or tires. The only rule the city must abide by is keeping the mileage under 7,000. This is not a problem for the city, as the department is able to rotate trucks for long-distance travel and normal operations, keeping under the maximum mileage requirements. The department had considered trading in the 2007 GMC 2500, that was acquired after the flood, but the threshold the city would like to see for a trade-in value was not met. The truck will not be traded at this time as continued use outweighs any cash trade in price. A quote for a 2019 Ford 350 Supercab one-ton truck, with state bid pricing and no tradein was also brought forth in the amount of $36,555. According to a summary from Public Works Director Roger Knutson, “Entering into the trade program for this truck will give us a brand new truck again in one year’s time at no cost; giving us years of free miles for as long as the program is available.” There is sufficient funds in the truck budget to cover the tradein costs and the new purchase. Funds allocated to the budget for future trucks will remain constant, used to build up funds to the eventual replacement of the more expensive city equipment. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Lanesboro Schools plans community meeting to discuss school update proposals
Dave Lawstuen explains the proposed updates to the Lanesboro school building. Photo by Hannah Wingert
By Hannah Wingert Lanesboro School Board member Dave Lawstuen gave the facilities committee report at the April 19 meeting. HSR Associates, the architecture firm working with the district on the buildings’ proposed improvements, provided maps, mockups, and a detailed concept plan to help those present at the meeting to visualize the changes and additions. The projects that the facilities committee would like to see completed were listed by priority level. Building safety and security were at the top of the list, followed by energy efficiency, and modern learning environments. Building safety and security would include building a new secure and ADA compliant entrance to the school with enhanced office visibility, new classroom door locks, and an improved daycare drop-off area. Measures taken to make the school more energy efficient would include a mechanical system upgrade and LED lighting throughout the school to replace the original 1959 light fixtures. A modern learning environment would be achieved in part by
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creating a multi-purpose room, flexible classrooms with creator spaces, and a remodel of all of the high school classrooms. The committee would like to dedicate $30,000 per classroom to install new flooring, replace the old dated furniture with new, and repaint the walls, leaving one wall in each room with dry erase paint so students and teachers could use it for studies. Other projects such as a chemistry lab and ag classroom remodels, installation of 18” lockers, improved classroom storage, music room expansion, gender neutral bathrooms, and an overhead door for the wood shop are also being considered. When the facilities committee was putting together the original concept plan, they reached out to Lanesboro school alumni for input and appreciated the feedback they received. “It seems that we have a disproportionate number of students who go on to be engineers, and I’m proud of that,” Lawstuen said, pointing on that that’s the reason for the chemistry lab remodel proposal. “We want to better serve those students.” A blueprint of the school was handed out, showing the changes and additions that the concept plan includes for the building. A main entrance with commu-
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nity room and open commons area would essentially divide the school into two distinct regions, with the high school on one end of the building and the elementary and daycare areas on the other end. A new daycare would be built on the east side of the building near the elementary library, and a second gymnasium with an indoor playground built just to the east of the original gym. The indoor playground would allow students to stay active even during inclement weather and would also be ADA compliant. “I’m just really pleased with what I see here,” Board chair Dave Ruen noted. “This is addressing all of our big issues.” A community meeting was set to discuss the proposed updates to the school on May 9 at 7 p.m. In his board report, SuperinSee LANESBORO Page 16 We are your #1 source for legal notices. •Assumed Names •Estate Probate •City Ordinances •School Budgets •City Budgets •Township Notices •Bid Notices •Foreclosures If you ever have any questions about legal notices, we are here to assist.
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tendent Matt Schultz thanked the district’s van and bus drivers for getting all of the students home safely during April 18 snowstorm. Superintendent Schultz is currently working to get the high school class schedule ready for the 2018/19 school year. Prom will be held on May 5 this year. A $10,000 grant was received from the Minnesota Twins Field of Dreams program to re-do the ball field. Plans are being made to begin the demolition process in May, and a timeline of the project will be put together with the Lanesboro Park Board soon. The City of Lanesboro and the
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Lanesboro school district are working together on the project and are looking for volunteers to help. They are hoping to have it completed by June 4, which is when summer rec starts. A resignation from Lanesboro Child Care Center director Heidi Brown was approved. In her letter of resignation, Brown noted how much she’s valued the time she spent working at the center. “We certainly thank Heidi for her years of service here,” Ruen said. A resignation from volleyball coach Corey Johnson was also approved by the board as well as an FMLA leave of absence for Dana Norby beginning May 21. The next Lanesboro School Board meeting will be held on May 17 at 7 p.m.
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Fillmore Central considers replacing Stop and Drop with back-to-school conferences By Hannah Wingert Principal Heath Olstad spoke to the Fillmore Central School Board at their April 24 meeting about a proposal to drop the traditional elementary Stop and Drop event and replace it with two days of back-to-school conferences starting with the 2018-19 school year. He explained that the change would not extend to the high school and that the open house for those students would still take place as usual. “We’re looking for way to measure the students’ needs early on,” he stated. The back-to-school conferences would take place during the first two days of school in the fall and would include vision and hearing screenings, one-onone assessments with the teachers, and would also give families a chance to meet and talk to their students’ teachers. Starting in the 2019-20 school year, student pictures would also be taken during that time. The idea for the proposed change stemmed from the Chatfield school district which has implemented a similar system for the last three or so years. “I think this would be more productive (than the Stop and Drop) and more worthwhile,” Olstad said. First grade teacher Sara Niemeyer pointed out that with the open house format for Stop and Drop, multiple families often show up at one time, which doesn’t allow the teachers to talk with them and meet them. It also doesn’t provide time to assess each student’s individual needs for the upcoming school year, and so teachers often have to fine tune and change their lesson plans after the school year has started and they’ve been able to work with the students for a while. “We’re looking at increasing our efficiency, especially within that first month of school,” she said. “An informal reading assessment would provide a lot of information.” With the new back-to-school conferences, families would sign up for a 30-minute time slot to meet the teacher and complete assessments during the first two days of school. While they are at the school, they would also complete their vision and hearing screenings and parents would have time to fill out all of the necessary paperwork for the year. When those things are completed, the students would be free to leave until the third day of school, when the conferences would be completed. Board member Deb Ristau asked what the plan was for kids who would be in SAC during those two days and wouldn’t have a parent to accompany them to their conferences. Shelly Topness, also on the school board, commented that while she thought it was a great idea, there would be parents who would not be able to take time off of work to come in with their child. “We are hoping to take a community approach and get families involved,” Niemeyer responded. “Education has become very individualized, and we want to meet
kids where they’re at.” “What about slotting Stop and Drop instead of everyone just coming anytime within that two hours?” Topness suggested. Olstad noted that the proposal is still in the beginning stages and recommended that a survey be conducted of the district families to determine if it’s something that will work. “It’s got potential,” he stated. He will gather more information and present it at the May meeting. The proposal was tabled until then. The Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart fundraiser surpassed its $8,000 goal and over $13,000 was raised for the American Heart Association. A resignation from daycare teacher Gretchen Schwichtenberg was approved by the board as well as the termination of an unnamed employee. A three-year leave of absence was granted to Aaron Janssen from his position as high school social studies teacher. Janssen was then hired as the educational technology director starting July 1, 2018. The hirings of paraprofessionals Allison Braaten, Kayla Carroll, and Kelly Biel were approved. The fall coaching positions were approved with only a few left to fill. Chris Mensink was hired as the head football coach, Andrew Pederson as the assistant football coach, David Broadwater as the JV football coach, Aaron Janssen as the ninth grade football coach, Tim Ostrom as the eighth grade football coach, Andy Todd as the volunteer football coach, Travis Malley as the head volleyball coach, Kristi Rindels as the JV volleyball coach, Cassie Keene as the ninth grade volleyball coach, and Kari Berg and Elisha Himli as the cheerleading and dance coaches. Special education service contracts were approved with Ericksen Hearing Services LLC for audiology services and Southern Minnesota Education Consortium for vision, deaf/hard-of-hearing services, and a school psychologist. Up to 18 days of summer hours was approved for agriculture instructor Ethan Lapham. An annual resolution placing the district’s support staff on seasonal leave to be called back in August depending on the school’s needs was also approved. Kaitlynn Aug was hired as the Summer Rec coordinator. Colten Kraling, Logan Corson, Sam
Rustad, Walker Ward, Maggie McKernan, Molly McKernan, Domanic Merkel, Nick Marzolf, Mason Berg, Hope Sexton, Hadrian Williams, Kjerstiana Corson, Zach Haugerud, Madison Krage, Wyatt Breeser, Raen Johnson, Ashlyn Simon, Makayla Braaten, and Kelly Ristau were all hired for the summer rec program as well. Four open enrollment requests for kindergarten students starting next year were approved along with the Interstate Enrollment Agreement with Howard-Winneshiek. The board reviewed and approved a quote from Seating and Athletic Facility Enterprises for leg-truss style football stadium seating in the amount of $88,863. The project will not be completed until the summer of 2019, but the company is allowing the school to lock the rate in now. A quote from Allied Electrostatic to repaint all of the high school lockers was approved as the paint is chipping. The board also considered replacing the lockers, but the current ones are high quality and durable and would be expensive to replace. The first reading of board policy 513.1 was approved concerning early kindergarten entrance for students who turn five shortly after the cut-off date. The board approved the Alternative Learning Program’s summer program, during which services would be offered one day a week for eight weeks during the summer. Marsha Dowe will be the teacher for the program, and a paraprofessional will be hired depending on the needs of the students enrolled. Due to inclement weather this year, the district has two missed days of school to make up, putting the last student day on Monday, June 4 at 11 a.m. The board decided that rather than have students come back on Monday for a half day, the previously scheduled early dismissal on April 27 would be changed to a full day of school which would set the last day of school as Friday, June 1. Striping was approved for the Preston parking lot to mark appropriate lanes when driving through the lot as there have been several accidents behind the school this year. The next Fillmore Central school Board meeting will be held on May 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the elementary meeting room.
Fillmore County District Court On April 19, Jacob Michael Loveless, of Mabel, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Loveless, 35, is charged with two felonies, 2nd Degree Assault (Dangerous Weapon) and Domestic Assault (Commits Act with Intent to Cause Fear). The first carries a maximum sentence of seven years in prison, a $14,000 fine, or both. The second carries a maximum sentence of five years
in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about April 17, a domestic incident allegedly occurred involving the defendant, whereby he allegedly tried to run down a girlfriend with a car (chased into ditch). Loveless has two prior Assault convictions and two prior Domestic Assault convictions (all within the last ten years). His driver’s license is revoked.
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Fillmore County Police Reports Chatfield Police Department Nathan Derrick Kohlrusch, 36, St. Louis Park, Minn.; 4/7/2018, Speeding (54/45), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office James Eric Bigelow, 19, Rochester, Minn.; 1/22/2018, Driving After Revocation, Fine $220, Total Fees $320. 1/22/2018, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30. Kathleen K. Demientieff, 64, Nenana, Alaska; 1/22/2018, Unregistered Motor Vehicle or Trailer, Fine $100, Total Fees $220. 1/22/2018, No Motor Vehicle Insurance (Owner), Fine $200. Caleb Joshua Hareldson, 39, Lanesboro, Minn.; 3/28/2018, Stopping/Parking on Crosswalk, Fine $25, Total Fees $37. Tristin Rachelle Holloman, 25, Rochester, Minn.; 1/19/2018, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Use or Possession Prohibited, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Michael A. Holmes, 47, Rochester, Minn.; 3/30/2018, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.
Kevin Allen Johnson, 33, Chatfield, Minn.; 1/26/2018, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. 1/26/2018, Driver Who is Not Owner Must Later Produce Proof of Insurance (if required), Fine $200. David Clayton Kocian, 35, Decorah, Iowa; 1/21/2018, Harassment; Restraining Order - Violate Restraining Order, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 4/6/2019), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year - Conditions (4/16/2018): No same or similar, Remain law-abiding, No assault/aggressive/threatening behavior, No contact with victim J.R.S., No harassment violations. Seth Jacob Norris, 21, Plainview, Minn.; 1/19/2018, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. 1/19/2018, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia –-Use or Possession Prohibited, Fine $50. James Scott Schueler, 55, Peterson, Minn.; 1/16/2018, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320.
Fillmore SWCD celebrates 63rd Soil and Water Stewardship Week No one can deny the love Minnesotans have for their rivers and lakes and the great outdoors. For
over 70 years, Minnesota’s Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) have been hard at work
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Partial listing: R.W. crocks (various sizes), cake baking and decorating supplies, comic books, Nascar 1/8, 1/24, 1/64 racecars from 1993-2000, Nascar autographed cards (over 150), 2 lift chairs, local advertising items, Twins collectibile items, salt & pepper shakers, Singer sewing machine, Caribou mount, 1 hayrack various pheasant collectibles including mirrors, door stops and mounted pheasants, 4 point jackalope mount For more information, contact auction company or go to www.springvalleysales.com or auctionsgo.com sAle ArrAnged And ConduCted by sPring VAlley sAles CoMPAny
AuCtioneers: Dick Schwade Lic. 23-10018, 507-346-2183 or 7834, Cell 507-251-7313; Tom Jasper 50-113, 507-251-7654; Kevin Grabau 23-91, 507-951-1478 ringMAn: Bob Root, Roger Becker Clerk: Spring Valley Sales - Fax 507-346-2163. AnnounCeMents dAy of tAke PreCedenCe oVer Any AdVertised or Pre-Printed MAteriAl All of the AboVe MerChAndise is selling As is, where is, with no wArrAnty. terMs: CAsh or good CheCk dAy of sAle. nothing to be reMoVed until settled for. not resPonsible for ACCidents or MerChAndise After sold. PleAse bring ProPer identifiCAtion.
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Duane Edward Severud, 50, Preston, Minn.; 3/9/2018, Unlawful Deposit of Garbage, Litter, or Like, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Noah Alexander Williams, 22, Rochester, Minn.; 1/26/2018, Expired Driver’s License - Over One Year - No Minnesota Driver’s License, Fine $100, Total Fees $220. Rana Ibrahim Younus, 33, St. Ann, Mo.; 3/25/2018, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. MN State Patrol – Rochester Huy Ngoc Phan, 61, Bloomington, Minn.; 3/17/2018, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (55/40), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Vemoe Mae Whitaker, 67, Decorah, Iowa; 3/22/2018, Speeding (72/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Preston Police Department Marvella Noel Louise Collins, 46, Rochester, Minn.; 1/29/2018, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Jonathan Ryan McDonough, 22, Preston, Minn.; 1/25/2018, Animal License Required, Fine $20, Total Fees $110. Michael Paul Rickert, 39, Spring Valley, Minn.; 3/27/2018,
Possess/Sale Small Amount of Marijuana - No Remuneration, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. 3/27/2018, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Use or Possession Prohibited, Fine $50. Rushford Police Department Jeanette Louise Finley, 51, Harmony, Minn.; 1/24/2018, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Alora Delia Janssen, 27, Rushford, Minn.; 9/4/2017, Drugs - 5th Degree - Possess Schedule 1/2/3/4 - Not Small Amount of Marijuana, Total Fees $140. Local Confinement - 365 days (stay 275 days for two years). Defendant can enter into inpatient chemical treatment once a bed is available. Defendant to successfully complete treatment. Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (4/9/2018): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Educational assessment/program, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed
medications, No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Follow all State and Federal criminal laws, Contact probation officer as directed, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if have contact with law enforcement, if charged with any new crime, and/or if change address, employment, or telephone number, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Sign releases of information as directed, Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives, Complete treatment - Long-term inpatient treatment at Teen Challenge (and follow recommendations), No contact with persons associated with illegal drugs, Mental Health Evaluation (follow all recommendations), No assault/ aggressive/threatening behavior, Cognitive skill training, Take medications in the prescribed dosage and frequency. Taylor Adam Kehoe, 23, St. Charles, Minn.; 2/26/2018, Loud Muffler/Exhaust, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.
protecting our resources by working with landowners on programs and practices that support conservation and healthy working lands. The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) honors and celebrates that work as part of Soil and Water Stewardship Week, April 29 – May 6, 2018. “SWCDs are the boots on the ground in local conservation,” said Brian Hazel, Chair of the Fillmore SWCD Board of Supervisors. “We understand local issues and challenges, and are able to assist landowners with projects that meet their needs and improve Minnesota’s natural resources.” In Minnesota, there are 89 soil and water conservation districts working in both urban and rural settings. “Soil and Water Conservation Districts are locally led and knowledgeable about resource issues within their communities,” said LeAnn Buck, Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Executive Director. “They focus on providing soil and water conservation services to private landowners, which is essential because 78% of Minnesota’s lands are private.” This is the 63rd annual Soil and Water Stewardship week, organized by the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) to promote resource conservation across the country. NACD relies
on each conservation district to encourage stewardship through educational programs, field days and workshops. Each year, over 3,000 conservation districts participate in the event, making Stewardship Week one of the largest national conservation programs in the world. This year the theme is “Watersheds: Our Water, Our Home,” which highlights the importance of caring for one of the most critical resources in the world, water. Free educational materials, includ-
ing those for churches, can be found on the NACD website at www.nacdnet.org/general-resources/stewardship-and-educationmaterials/2018-watersheds-waterhome. For more information about Soil and Water Stewardship Week and how you can get involved in local conservation efforts, please contact the Fillmore SWCD at (507) 765-3878 ext. 3, stop by the office at 900 Washington St. NW in Preston, or visit us on the web at www.fillmoreswcd.org.
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TURDAY. REALOCTOBER ESTATE29 TH REAL ESTATE
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209 MAIN ST SOUTH, CHATFIELD
TIM DANIELSON
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www.timdanielson.com 272 Main St. North Chatfield MN 55923 Ph: 507- 867-9100 Cell: 507- 259-9110
ELCOR Realty Co. SOLD 213 2ND AVE, WHALAN •3 Bedroom, SO• 2 Lfull Dbaths • Custom 29220 KARST ROAD, CHATFIELD D • 2 Baths • 1980 S(3OmainLlevel) • 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bedroom • 2 Car Garage • 0.43 Acres
#4073199
• Commercial building great visibility in downtown Chatfield NEW with LISTING • 4,706 sq. ft. ideal for retail/office space • Large display window • Renovated handicap bathroom • New commercial grade carpet • Tons of storage in full basement with concrete floor • Second level offers 2-1 bedroom remodeled apartments BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN
$144,900
102 AVE B NE, CHATFIELD
#4086155
• 4 Bedrooms • Bath • Main floor living, • Built-ins • Original woodwork • Paneled doors • Wood floors • All new windows • Good roof • Steel exterior • 0.66 acre • No backyard neighbors New gutters • Maintenance free porch • Barn used for garage FULLY FINISHED WALK-OUT RANCH
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$229,900 125 TWIFORD ST SW, CHATFIELD
#4084751
1563 AMCO DR SE, CHATFIELD
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Full baths • 2 Car Garage • 3,488 sq. ft. • Double corner lot • 2-Covered porches • Walk-up attic • Original woodwork • Pocket doors • Hardwood floors • Butler pantry • 9’ Ceilings • Paneled doors • Fenced yard • Paver patio • Fruit trees/gardens • Remodeled in the 80’s BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY!
$289,900
• 4 Bedrooms (3 on Main) • 3 Baths • 3,294 sq. ft. • Open layout • Main floor laundry • 9’ ceilings • Master suite w/huge walk-in shower • Patio • Covered deck • Wood floors • Ceramic tile • Paneled doors • Large windows • 3 Car heated garage
100 GOLD ST N, WYKOFF
$124,900
#4084344
• Totally renovated building • Commercial kitchen • Pizza ovens • 3 Baths • 2 Dining areas • Finished LL • Operating as Bank Gift Haus & Margaret’s Tea Room • Professional rental office with separate access
FARM LAND
CHATFIELD – JORDAN TOWNSHIP! 154 Acres of bare land, (100 acres tillable, 40 acres pasture with spring, 14 acres woods/non-tillable). $885,000 $840,000
$149,900
215 1ST ST NE, CHATFIELD
#4086155
• 3 Bedroom (same level) • Bath • 0.44 Acres • Main floor laundry • Steel siding • Fresh paint • Front & Rear decks • Central air • Appliances • Oversized 2 car garage w/alley access • Storage shed 82 ACRES ON THE ROOT RIVER
RENTAL OPTION
$79,900 #4084059
• 1 Bedroom • Garage • 2 Lots on the corner • Everything updated in 1992 • Affordable • Updated windows, roof & garage door • Gas $29 • Electric $105 • Water/Sewer $53 • Garbage $19 • Move-in condition • Start here
WYKOFF – Farm in Jordan Township – 124 acres located in a beautiful valley with the Root River running through the property. Approximately 45 acres could be tillable with the balance being fenced pasture. Includes hay shed. New Price - $399,900
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• 3 Plus bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage • Built 1990 • 2,143 sq. ft. on one floor • No steps • Handicap Accessible • 26’ x 27’ Workshop • 54’ x 54’ Barn/Shed with box/tie stalls • 36 tillable acres • Excellent hunting with +/- 20 wooded acres • Awesome horse setup • +/- 1620 ft North Branch Root River
612 BLUFF AVE, ST. CHARLES
• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • 2 Car garage • Level lot • Main floor living • Quality windows • Steel siding • Finished lower level • Paver patio • Built in 2004 • Professionally landscaped • Turnkey condition
NO WORK NEEDED – GREAT LOCATION
$618,103 12716 COUNTY RD 138 SE, CHATFIELD #4082543
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98 CEDAR ST, FOUNTAIN
$194,900 1375 LONE STONE CT. SE, CHATFIELD #4087291
NEW PRICE
GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUTE & COZY
NEW PRICE
632 FILLMORE ST E, PRESTON
$129,900
REAL ESTATE
$69,900 #4086781
• 2 Bedrooms • Bath • 2 single car garages • Main floor living • Modern kitchen • Vinyl siding • Newer boiler • Full basement • Covered deck • Oversized corner lot (0.37 ac) • Own for less than rent
PRESTON – FOUNTAIN TOWNSHIP. 40 acres of bare land with approximately 37.50 acres tillable. Good soils & access off blacktop road. $349,900
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240 2ND ST NE, HARMONY
$94,900 #4086626
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage • Full basement • New roof, windows, siding, flooring, appliances • Built 1948 • 2,190 sq. ft. • Storage shed • Patio • No backyard neighbors • Dead End Street • On Golf Course
LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE
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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attic, 4 season porch, updated kitchen, walk out, and new updated electrical panel. This property is partially fenced and sits on just under an acre of land. Large enough for growing room. This one is sure to please!
Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI
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TBD MAPLE ROAD, PRESTON, MN • $43,000 Beautiful recreation spot bordering Forestville State Park. Approximately 2 acres of with many mature trees. This property is private and has a small A Frame cabin structure on it with approximately 480 sq ft built in 1972 on piers foundation. Newer Heat & Glo unit heats the cabin with propane gas. Electricity to the cabin. Enjoy your summers trout fishing, walking and hiking trails and winters are great for cross country skiing. Privacy and lots of wildlife to enjoy. A perfect “getaway” for all seasons.
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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.
Cell 507-259-5454 Website: www.toddhadoff.com E-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com CED!
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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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State of Minnesota 500 Riverview Dr. Whalan, MN $84,900
406 Saint James Dr. Lanesboro, MN $84,900
701 Parkway Ave Lanesboro, MN $197,000
908 2nd Ave SW Austin, MN $164,900
MLS#4076794 MLS#4085953 MLS#4085076 MLS#4086386 MLS#4086390 2.61 ACRES 1 BED, 2 BATHS • 3,472 SQ. FT. 3 BED, 3 BATH • 2,492 SQ. FT. 3 BED, 2 BATH • 1,800 SQ. FT. 2.50 ACRES Gorgeous Lot for sale with the enjoyment Gorgeous Lot for sale with the enjoyment The Cracked Egg is a well established Beautiful 3 bedroom home with 3 Open concept kitchen with granite restaurant for sale in scenic Lanesboro! of common woods, trails and access to the of common woods, trails and access to counters, in-floor heating and cork flooring. bathrooms in a great neighborhood and Root River for outdoor enjoyment. It’s time the Root River for outdoor enjoyment. It’s Great Location off of US Hwy 16 and Living/dining room has large windows, gas next to a park. There is potential for a to build on this 2.61 acre lot! Parkway. Great Opportunity to own and fireplace, great built-ins, walkout to a huge 4th bedroom in lower level. Gorgeous time to build on this 2.50 acre lot! wrap-around patio. Private 5 acre lot close hardwood floors in family room and dining operate this turn-key restaurant. Inventory 4847 Kassendahl Road • Houston, MN • $99,500 room areas. Large 894 sq. ft. 2 car heated and equipment stay with the property. Seats to Lake Pepin Golf Course. This Geodesic Dome home offers a unique architectural twist through-out this 3 50 plus and on-off street parking. Large one garage and fenced in yard. bedrooms and 2 bathroom home! This stunning and unique home can also be a bedroom above restaurant to live in or rent. smart investment: The geodesic dome shape makes them highly energy efficient more than almost any other type of home. MLS#4085952
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26708 709th St Lake City, MN $365,000
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MLS#4071760 MLS#4085938 4 BED, 4 BATH • 2,718 SQ. FT. 3 BED, 3 BATH • 1,985 SQ. FT. Once in a lifetime opportunity! Custom Gorgeous & well-maintained 2-story. built private off-the-grid retreat on Open kitchen and living areas w/ 56 acres with in walking distance to gorgeous view of the private backyard, Lanesboro. Quality, craftsmanship, and hardwood floors, fireplace, and plenty of attention to detail are found throughout room for everyone. Main floor includes a this beautiful home and woods and den/office. Unfinished walkout lower level. prairie on the top of a bluff with no visible neighbors.
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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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715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com 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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Results $159,900
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Commercial Opportunities $135,000
385 HILLSIDE ST. SE CHATFIELD
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
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PUBLIC NOTICES
SUMMARY OF MINUTES APRIL 10, 2018 COUNTY BOARD MEETING The Fillmore County Board met in regular session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION 2018-012: Site of Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home in Preston The Board approved the following agenda items: â&#x20AC;˘ the amended agenda. â&#x20AC;˘ the following Consent Agenda: 1. April 3, 2018, County Board minutes. 2. Payment of 2nd qtr. Invoice to Community and Economic Development Associates for economic development staffing services. 3. Successful completion of probation for Jessica Holst, Registered Dietician. â&#x20AC;˘ State of Minnesota Annual County Boat and Water Safety Grant agreement renewal. â&#x20AC;˘ award low bid to Alcon Construction for bridge replacement projects in Sumner and Carrolton Townships. â&#x20AC;˘ quote from Winona Heating and Ventilating, Inc. for courthouse roof preventative maintenance. â&#x20AC;˘ discontinue Fillmore County Public Health Homecare as of July 1, 2018. â&#x20AC;˘ hire of Damon Prestemon as temporary Transfer Station Attendant. â&#x20AC;˘ hire of Randy Allen as Intermittent Deputy Sheriff. The following Commissionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Donald E. Salverda & Associates, registration fee $600.00 Fillmore County Journal, advertising $2,080.60 Fillmore County Treasurer-Credit Card/ACH, supplies, other travel exp., misc. $4,612.56 Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District, grant $1,305.67 Flexible Benefit Consulting, Inc., services $1,643.21 Houston County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, services $800.00 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $11,042.04 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS $500 (37 bills - not listed) $6,244.55 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $17,286.59 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount 1000Bulbs.com, bulbs $1,017.35 Bruening Rock Products, Inc., rock $3,339.91 Continental Research Corp., supplies $941.44 Fillmore County Treasurer-Credit Card/ACH, other travel expense, misc. $1,724.29 Industrial Hygiene Services Corp., services $4,850.00 Preston Auto Parts, parts $546.67 Severson Oil Company, gas $5,359.63 Stonebrooke Engineering, services $1,647.96 Universal Truck Equipment, Inc., parts $1,363.59 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $20,790.84 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (10 bills - not listed) $1,301.58 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $22,092.42 AIRPORT FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS OVER $500 (None) $0.00 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (1 bill - not listed) $129.90 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND $129.90 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL EDA FUND BILLS OVER $500 (None) $0.00 TOTAL EDA FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (4 bills - not listed) $231.78 TOTAL EDA FUND $231.78 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Bobbie Vickerman, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 30 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 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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
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LANESBORO BP FOOD SHOP now hiring part-time morning shift and night shift cashier positions. Please pick up application at Lanesboro Bp. h23,30,7-o SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER .66 FTE position open at Fillmore Central High School, Harmony, MN beginning in the 2018-2019 school year. Interested candidates should submit letter of application, resume, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and copy of MN certification to: Principal Heath Olstad, Fillmore Central High School, PO Box 599, Harmony, MN 55939. Position open until filled. Fillmore Central ISD #2198 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. h30,7-o SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS NEEDED at Fillmore Central Schools beginning in the 2018-2019 school year. TWO new 1.0 FTE positions will be available: Multiple licenses preferred for elementary special ed teacher; EBD licensure preferred for the high school special ed teacher position. Interested candidates should submit letter of application, resume, three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and proof of MN certification to: Michelle Breitsprecher, Director of Special Education, Fillmore Central Schools, P.O. Box 50, Preston, MN 55965, Or email to: michelle.breitsprecher@isd2198.k12.mn.us Positions open until filled. Fillmore Central ISD #2198 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. h30,7,14-o
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ROOT RIVER HARDWOODS Kiln Dried Lumber Store - Looking for a carpenter to work in our door shop. Work indoors year round. Drug test required. Benefit package available. Retirement plan. Apply at Hwy 52 N, Preston, MN, 507-765-2284. h16,23,30-o GREEN GABLES INN OF LANESBORO is looking for housekeepers, every other weekend. Call Jackie at 507-467-2936. h30-TFN PRESTON AREA TOURISM is accepting applications for part-time Saturday and Sunday help at the Preston Visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center from May - October. Good knowledge of Preston area and customer service skills required. Applications can be picked up at the Preston City Hall Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Deadline to apply is May 11th, 2018. h30,7-o LOOKING TO HIRE individuals for customer service at Hillside Nursery in Printed Soy ink Chatfield, MN. CALL with TODAY! 507-8673643. h30-x Kingsland Public School District is seeking coaches for the 2018-19 Winter sports season. Available PRINTED WITH positions are for Junior Varsity and Junior High girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball, Junior High boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball and Varsity Dance. Please visit our website at www.kingsland.k12.mn.us Printed on recycled paper for more detailed information and to apply. EOE. h30,7,14,21
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AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Get FAA approved hands on Aviation training. Financial Aid for qualified students Career placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888686-1704 (NANI)
RAILROAD VEGETATION CONTROL: Full-time traveling opportunity, 60-80 hours/week, $13-$15/hour starting, meal allowance, paid lodging, health/dental, 401(k) & paid time off. RAW, Inc. in Cooperstown, ND 888/700-0292 www. rawapplicators.com info@rawapplicators. com (MCAN) FT SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER/ COUNSELOR KMS Public Schools seeking beginning August 2018. Qualifications: Current Minnesota Licensure. Apply: www.kms.k12. mn.us. Attach letter of interest, resume, transcripts, license, three letters of recommendation. (MCAN)
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Full-time Evening CNA 2:15-10:30pm positions available Thinking about a career as a CertiďŹ ed Nursing Assistant (CNA)? We can help launch your career! Paid training and paid while you are training! Contact: Sue Lenz, DON (507) 886-6544 Ext: 73377 or Deb Johnson, OfďŹ ce Manager, Ext: 73372
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EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE! Fillmore County 4-H Food Stand @ Fair
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PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER KMS Public Schools seeking beginning August 2018. Qualifications: Current Minnesota Licensure. Apply: www. kms.k12.mn.us. Attach letter of interest, resume, transcripts, copy of license, three letters of recommendation. (MCAN)
Sun., May 6 at 9am - Antiques, collectibles, tools and household items. For more information, contact Spring Valley Sales, 507-346-2183.
KMS PUBLIC SCHOOLS has FT Special Education position available August 2018. Qualifications: Current Minnesota SE Licensure. Apply: www.kms.k12.mn.us; attach Letter of Interest, Resume, current Licensure, 3 letters of recommendation. (MCAN)
Starts ending Tues, May 15 at 6pm - Tractors, skid loaders, hay equipment, vehicles, trailers, motorcycles, 4-wheeler, large quantity of misc. items. For more information, contact Tony Montgomery Realty & Auction at 507-259-7502.
MABEL Green Lea Senior Living is Looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference
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Part-time Positions Available 0- 3HIFT s /VERNIGHT 3HIFT Competitive Wages & Benefits available!
Apply online at www.mapleleafservices.org or call 507-765-2107 Providing services for people with developmental disabilities for 40 years!
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Rushford-Peterson Schools is accepting applications for a
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Interested candidates should submit an application to: Dan Bieberdorf, Rushford-Peterson Schools, P.O. Box 627 Rushford, MN 55971 or danbieberdorf@r-pschools.com . Applications can be picked up at the District Office or can be found online at r-pschools.com. Open until filled. EOE
Eagle Bluff ELC in Lanesboro has immediate openings for
full-time & part-time food service workers Compensation dependent on experience and skills. Flexible hours. E-mail letter of interest and questions to:
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TRUCK DRIVERS/O.O/INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS WANTED Drivers must have Class A license and 2+ years experience. Out 2-5 days. Home weekly. O.O type trucks. Full beneďŹ ts for company drivers. Make $82,000 - $111,000 annually OO or Independent? Give us a call for information on our program.
Contact Bill Funk Trucking (Bill or Stacy) at 507-867-3286 or 507-251-0372.
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Advertising Sales Are you organized? Do you have great written and verbal skills? Do you enjoy helping people? Then this will be the perfect job for you! The Fillmore County Journal is hiring for an advertising sales position to take over an established territory in the Rushford, Peterson, Houston, and Winona area. This position offers great compensation opportunities, tremendous flexibility, and the ability to work from home. Marketing experience is a plus. Past sales experience preferred. If you are looking for an opportunity to help businesses succeed with a publication that sells itself, then please send your cover letter and resume to jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com or, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
NURSING ASSISTANTS FT/PT and On-Call
Chosen Valley Care Center is looking for enthusiastic, dependable and caring CNAs to join our team. Chosen Valley Care Center enjoys a solid reputation of cares and services, in a supportive working environment, by a dedicated facility team. We are looking for nursing assistants who are compassionate and who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents. We are willing to train the right applicant. This position opening includes: â&#x20AC;˘ Premium Wages â&#x20AC;˘ Medical/Dental Insurance - if eligible â&#x20AC;˘ 401K Matching Retirement Plan - if eligible â&#x20AC;˘ PTO - if eligible â&#x20AC;˘ Flexible Scheduling on all shifts Applications/resumes will be accepted until the position is ďŹ lled & can be mailed to: Director of Nursing, Chosen Valley Care Center, Inc., 1102 Liberty Street SE, ChatďŹ eld, MN 55923 or emailed to: nm@chosenvalleyseniorliving.com. EOE/AA
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Rushford - Peterson Schools “Always Our Best”
Trojan News
April 2018
For more information on upcoming school events please go to www.r-pschools.com
Congratulations to the R-P speech team on placing 2nd at the Sub Section meet in Cannon Falls. R-P had nine members moving on to section speech next week, including two Sub Section Champions.
Good luck to our students at the State FFA Convention!
A BIG THANK YOU to the Rushford Masons and Lions Clubs for their continued support of our Year Long Reading Program!
Congratulations to Jordan McNamer for moving onto the State Competition!
Congratulations to the Speech Team members on their wonderful performances at Section Speech in Byron. Results: Jordan McNamer third in discussion and advanced to State. Zenessa Anderson fourth in storytelling, Hannah Linder fifth in prose.
Congratulations to our 2018 Prom Court! Queen Victoria Kjome, Hannah Ledebuhr, Anna Kjos, Tarini Eggert King Mike Ekern, Keegan Dittman, Peyton Hahn, Cody Ryan
Sign up for R-P Community Ed Summer Programs now or attend the Open House on Saturday, May 12 from 9-11 am at the R-P Schools commons area!
(L-R): Stella, Sultan, Gus, Hunter, Annie, Isaac; (Back center) Mr. Anderson from Masons
Every year the Masons donate six bikes for our students to have a chance to win! The Lions Club donates money for books that are given out as prizes each month during our reading year and prizes for our top readers at the end of the year.
R-P Junior Class Career Day in Rushford. Thank you to our local Rushford Businesses for taking time to show our Junior Class their businesses!
The WE Group presented a check to local Relay for Life in the amount of
$7207.94.
Thank you to all who donated and participated in the Cancer Awareness Week events at R-P Schools!!
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