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1976 Champion Harmony Spring Valley Council basketball team reunites mulls animal limits

By R ich Wicks

rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session May 8, with all members present (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). A main issue in the meeting was the ongoing discussion about animals being kept within the city. Zimmer shared a draft of Section 10.05 “Animals and Fowl,” which now states “other animals” that are allowed includes: dogs, cats, gerbils, rabbits, hamsters, and caged household birds. It also includes a new section stating, “No person shall own, keep, harbor or maintain more

On Saturday, May 7, members of the 1976 District Champion Boys Basketball Team from Harmony gathered with their coaches, cheerleaders and fans at Estelle’s Eatery & Bar in Harmony. This was the 40 +1 anniversary of their winning season.

They had big plans to be in the July 4th parade last year on the 40th anniversary, even having commemorative shirts printed with their names and numbers, but it didn’t work out.

But, the 40+1 anniversary came off with a bang, thanks to the planning by Craig and Clyde Scheevel and Don Shroeder.

Memories were shared with heartfelt stories and great pride.

The admiration these teammates have for their coaches, Del Elston and Doug Carlson were still evident, as they only referred to them as “coach” all night. Roaring

laughter filled the restaurant as each memory was shared.

The winning game back in March of 1976 came during a big snow storm, which prevented the school busses from bringing the fans and band to the game, but thanks to Harold Harstad, coach busses were secured, and to the surprise of the team, cheerleaders, coaches, and managers (who came up earlier in the day), the town of Harmony poured into Mayo Civic Center, and as Clyde Scheevel recalled best, “We won this game thanks to the sixth member on the team — the fans.” The game was played against the Caledonia Warriors, who earlier in the season had beaten the Cardinals, but not this time; the victory was very sweet, with the final score 66-59. The bad weather continued through the game, and the team, coaches, cheerleaders and managers

Photo submitted found themselves staying at the Galaxy Hotel in Rochester that night. The team swam in their uniforms, and coaches guarded the halls all night so no one went in the wrong rooms! The morning brought sunshine and clear roads, and home everyone went to a huge “Welcome Home” celebration at the high school gym.

The memory of two teammates were recalled, as Gene Schroeder and Jody Berg have since passed and are certainly missed. Attending the reunion were teammates Craig Scheevel, Clyde Scheevel, Don Schroeder, Gary Johnson, Greg Easler, and Mitch Harstad; and of course, Coach Elston and Coach Carlson, and cheerleaders Sandy Morem Strozyk and Kari Swenson Schroeder. A fabulous night of dear memories were enjoyed by all!

than three animals of each species, not including permitted chickens, on their premises within the city or permit such animals to be at large in the city. An owner shall have 90 days from the date of birth of any new members of that species to comply with the provisions of this section.”

Zimmer stressed that this is just a draft, aimed at including changes suggested by the council. A citizen addressed the council, asking about families that have more than three children wanting to show animals in 4-H or county fair events. Zimmer said some other cities allow interested citizens to apply for a “breeder See ANIMAL LIMITS Page 10 

County PTO policy and staffing structure

By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Much of the May 9 County Board meeting was dominated by long discussions concerning PTO policy and staffing structure for Community Services. Commissioner Mitch Lentz was absent.

The county is in the process of updating its policies. The proposed update of the PTO policy has resulted in a lot of comments from employees.

Proposed new language: “Employees initially hired after 1/1/2018 shall have a PTO accrual cap of 400 hours.” “Current employees whose PTO is 400 hours or under as of 1/1/2018 shall be subject to the 400 hour

cap.” “Current employees whose PTO is over 400 hours must reduce their PTO balance by no less than 50 hours by the end of each year until their balance is at or below 400 hours.”

Human Resources Officer Kristina Kohn said the proposed changes were discussed earlier this day at the Benefits Committee. Language changes are still being worked through.

Commissioner Duane Bakke explained that employees have options when using the 50 hours including cash, vacation time, or use of a tax deferred retirement program. He maintained the county wants to reduce its See PTO Page 2 

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liabilities (spread them out over time) and still give employees what they have earned. The board wants the hours to be used over time instead of in one lump sum at the end.

Chairman Randy Dahl added that nothing is to be taken away.

The county doesn’t pay any interest on accrued hours. If they are taken out and put into a retirement account, the funds can be tax deferred and earn interest.

Kohn noted if it is taken out in cash, it will be taxable.

Bakke insisted we are not penalizing employees, but reducing the county’s liabilities while giving employees all they are owed.

The first reading of proposed updates to the following policies was made and discussed: Electronic Communication policy, Purchasing by Credit Card policy (no changes), and the Severance Pay policy.

Community Services Structure Neva Beier, Social Services Manager, resigned recently. Bakke questioned whether candidates to fill her position will be interviewed by two commissioners or the full board? If the position is considered a department head position, the full board will interview the candidates.

Bakke noted County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman was appointed to also act as Community Services Administrator

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starting in 2015. She had an early bump in pay that she would have received anyway in 2016.

So, at this time she is performing additional duties with no additional pay. Bakke said it has worked great in the interim, but if the board had to advertise for her replacement as coordinator/ community services administrator there would not be any applicants.

Kohn suggested they send her responsibilities in these two capacities to the county’s consultant for review.

Bakke argued that the Social Services Manager and others are really department heads. Make them department heads or hire a Community Services Administrator.

Vickerman commented that they could continue the Community Services structure. We just have to work together to be most efficient and effective.

Dahl agreed we have to look at job descriptions. But, a lot of what Vickerman does is Human Resources, which is part of the coordinator’s responsibilities. She speaks for the five commissioners.

Bakke said Vickerman has done a great job, but we should do what makes sense.

Commissioner Gary Peterson asked for a flow chart of the county structure. He suggested the board should have more relationships with these positions, adding we have to do a careful screening process.

Dahl said he wasn’t against the whole board interviewing the Social Services Manager candidates. But, he would prefer freeing up some of Vickerman’s time by hiring some lower paid help.

The coordinator’s position is directly under the commissioners. Commissioner Marc Prestby said we should do a full board interview.

Peterson maintained Vickerman is doing way above what she should be expected to do. Prestby said the Community Services piece was added to Vickerman’s responsibilities on an interim basis to save money, adding I’m not sure we did. Dahl disagreed, saying we are saving money.

The full board will interview Social Service Manager candidates on May 23.

Other business in brief • Vickerman reported it would cost a minimum of $68,233 with benefits for the county to hire a Solid Waste Administrator.

• Matt Harter discussed his proposal to provide services to the county that would fulfill the duties of a Solid Waste Administrator/Recycling Educator Coordinator. He said his employee would not always be physically on site. Prestby asked about updating the Solid Waste Ordinance, which has not been updated since 2010. Harter said they would review it and do that.

Compensation for the services if provided by Harter would be $4,887.50 per month ($58,650 per year).

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• A request to advertise for the reconstruction of 5.5 miles of CSAH 1 from CSAH 4 to TH 30 was approved. Olmsted County will be working with Fillmore County to do the portion in Olmsted County.

• Approval was given of the 2017 ambulance contracts with the cities of Spring Valley, Chatfield, Mabel, Harmony, Lanesboro, Preston, and Rushford with an appropriation of $4,500 for each city. This is an annual budgeted appropriation.

Bakke expressed concerns about the safety of the personnel. Two employees work at the Recycling Center, but at times only one may be there. Harter said they could work something out for scheduled or unscheduled leave. Bakke asked who is going to let us know if Harter’s Quick Clean-up is not doing its job correctly? He said he appreciated the proposal, but wasn’t sure it would be a long term fix.

There was more discussion about the inappropriate dumping at the rural recycling dumpsters, especially near Spring Valley. It was suggested to install cameras

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By LaVerne C. Paulson Recycling Education Coordinator We get a variety of garbage related questions at the Resource Recovery Center and the Recycling Center here in Fillmore County. Many of them concern whether or not we will accept a certain material, and of course, how much it is going to cost to get rid of LaVerne C. Paulson it.

A similar article on this subject was published a couple years ago, but many of the fees have changed, but this one should have the most recent information on the proper disposal of your items.

Please clip this article from the paper and keep it for future reference. If you have any other questions, please feel free to call the Recovery Center at (507) 7654704 or e-mail me at lpaulson@ co.fillmore.mn.us.

• Landfill material – $76.00/ton (no out of county waste or asbestos accepted) Solid Waste Management Tax – 17% • Out of county recyclables – $88.92 per ton (no SWMT) • White goods/major appliances, TVs and computer monitors – $10.00 each

• Tires – all tires must be dry with mud, dirt, and contaminants removed: Off rim car and light truck – $3.00, On rim car and light truck – $6.00, Off rim large truck – $10.00, On rim large truck – $20.00, Off rim small front tractor – $25.00, On rim small tractor – $50.00, Off rim large tractor – $45.00, On rim large tractor – $90.00, On rim off road tires (manure spreader, combine, loader, etc) – $100.00, Off rim off road tires (manure spreader, combine, loader, etc) – $50.00 • Fluorescent bulbs: 4 foot or less – $.50, Over 4 foot or U-shaped, Circular, or Shielded – $1.00, High intensity discharge, High pressure sodium, Metal halide, or Mercury vapor – $2.50, CFLs – $.50 • Oil filters: One quart or smaller – $.50, Over one quart – $1.00 • Ballasts: Non PCB containing ballasts – $.50, PCB containing ballasts – $3.50 There is no solid waste management tax on white goods, tires, bulbs, filters, or ballasts.

There are two Hazardous Household Waste collection days each year in Fillmore County. They are the first Tuesday in May and the first Tuesday in October. An article usually appears in this newspaper a few weeks prior to HHW day. Look for the next one some time in September. There is also a notice published in the paper

Monday, May 15, 2017 that contains information concerning the collection of acceptable hazardous household waste.

Recyclables can be brought to the Recycling Center any day the courthouse is open. There is no charge for dropping off recyclables. The Salvation Army containers, for clothing, bedding, and such, are located in the Recycling Center as well.

The Resource Recovery Center and the Recycling Center are also open the first Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. until noon, unless there is a holiday involved. You may want to call (507) 765-4704 to see if the Resource Recovery Center and the Recycling Center are open on a Saturday when you plan to visit. The hours for the RRC on weekdays are 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

The Resource Recovery Center accepts, free of charge, items such as used oil, car batteries, motorcycle batteries, rechargeable batteries from lawn trimmers and construction tools, small rechargeable batteries, and button batteries of all kinds. We will also gladly accept mercury thermometers as well as safely packaged “sharps.”

The large container under the overhang on the west side of the Recycling Center is for metal of all sorts. Grills, barbed wire, bolts, nuts, nails, aluminum siding, satellite dishes, pots and pans, tire rims, lawn mowers, snow blowers, bicycles, angle iron, pipes, tillers, sinks, steel

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posts, steel rods, chicken wire,.... anything made of metal can be deposited in this dumpster. If it is too heavy to lift into the container, just set it near the container and we will get it into the bin.

Once again, if you have any questions regarding what we accept or the fees to dispose of materials properly, please feel free to call the Resource Recovery

Congratulations Mrs. Hoiland THis year’s TeaCHer of THe year

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And, just in case you are wondering, 139 vehicles bringing hazardous waste from 272 households attended the May 2 celebration. Thank you, Fillmore County, for doing your part to protect the environment.

The next HHW party is scheduled for Tuesday, October 3, 2017. You may want to mark your calendar now.

“I did my job to the best of my ability and being rewarded for it is above and beyond,” she said. When asked what being a teacher has taught her, Hoiland remarked, “I hope kindness, sincerity, hard work and dedication,” to name a few.

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C ommentary One Moment, Please...

With a $1.65 billion surplus, why is the Legislature short-changing our justice system?

By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com Routinely, every morning I turn on the news while running on the treadmill, and inevitably I hear bad news.

There are d r i v e - b y Jason Sethre shootings in Rochester, robberies, drug abuse, child abuse, sex trafficking, threats of war, violent protests -- constant negativity. It’s enough to make a person think there is more wrong in the world than there is right.

But, that’s not true.

To me, consuming this bad news all the time is like an emotional cancer that grows within us.

The tone of our media can impact our perception of the world.

Many years ago, while working at a prominent large daily newspaper, I was put in charge of selecting the top stories for the front page of the newspaper to help attract more readers. The goal of the newspaper was to provide focal points above the fold that would drive readership.

A newspaper executive and mentor at that time told me, “Murder, sex, and violence.

That’s what sells newspapers.” He was all about bold headlines that got a reader’s attention like gawkers driving by a bad car accident.

While his front-page audience development thought process may ring true for some people, I don’t believe it leaves a positive or constructive long-lasting impression with those who consume that news on a regular basis.

It’s so much easier to go after the bad news — to sensationalize.

While his motto of “murder, sex, and violence sells newspapers” may attract readers for that moment in time, that tabloid fodder feasts on negativity that stimulates an uneasiness among readers.

By Minnesota Third Judicial District Chief Judge Jeffrey D. Thompson As a district court judge, I know firsthand the importance of a strong, adequatelyfunded judiciary. Our courts play a crucial role in our democra- Chief Judge Jeffrey D. cy. As Chief Thompson Judge of the Third Judicial District, I see the impact of the courts throughout southeastern Minnesota, from rural one judge counties like Dodge, Houston, Fillmore, Wabasha and Waseca to metropolitan Olmsted County.

In my 18 years as a district court judge I have dealt with a wide variety of concerns. From budget concerns to bursting pipes flooding the Winona County Courthouse. The most recent recession hit the judicial system hard, as it did in many other areas of our state. Years of budget cuts and freezes had left our courts severely understaffed, resulting in backlogs and delays. Cuts to other parts of the justice system had jeopardized access to justice. When our court system is underfunded, our whole state faces serious consequences.

In recent years the Governor and Legislature have worked in a bipartisan manner to begin the crucial work of rebuilding Minnesota’s justice system. The Minnesota Judicial Branch has been nationally recognized by experts in the field as the best governed judicial branch in the United States. Why would anyone want to tamper with that?

More stable funding for our courts has resulted in cases being processed in a timelier manner and expanded access for those who cannot afford an

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Should we bury our heads in the sand and think that the world is full of unicorns, cotton candy, and rainbows? No. But, we have an opportunity and a responsibility, as the media, to look at the world around us and find good people doing good things.

When there is tragedy, there are selfless people stepping up to the plate to help those in need.

We don’t always hear about that, but it’s happening all around us.

It is our job, as the media, to lift people up and share those good stories with readers.

On May 2, 2017, our staff took on the challenge of rolling out the red carpet to recognize area teachers. We initiated the first-ever Fillmore County Teacher of the Year award, which was presented to the very deserving Mary Hoiland of Rushford-Peterson Schools.

On February 5, 2016, after nearly two years of hard work and dedication, our staff at the Fillmore County Journal presented Boots & Badges: Honoring Fillmore County Veterans. This book paid tribute to over 3,400 Fillmore County veterans who had served our country from the War of 1812 to the second Iraq War. Both of these projects, one recognizing teachers and the other paying tribute to our veterans, were full of opportunities to recognize important people in our lives.

I’m proud of our team at the Fillmore County Journal. Whenever we come up with an idea, everyone pitches in to produce the best possible outcome.

We are always looking for ways to brighten someone’s day and put a spotlight on the positive things happening in the world around us. If you have story ideas, please feel free to e-mail us at news@ fillmorecountyjournal.com or call our office at (507) 765-2151.

There is more good than bad in this world. We just need to make a concerted effort to find the good and share that goodness with others.

attorney. With Minnesota currently enjoying a stable budget and $1.65 billion budget surplus, state leaders have a tremendous opportunity this legislative session to continue this important effort to strengthen our justice system.

Doing so would help improve the safety of our communities and ensure that our courts can preserve the rights and freedoms of all citizens. The Minnesota Judicial Branch is asking for a budget increase that represents about 3% of the total projected budget surplus.

It is disappointing to learn that the budget proposals currently in the Legislative Conference Committee are severely short-changing Minnesota’s justice system. These proposed budgets, if passed, would severely harm the court’s ability to process cases in a timely and efficient manner, and would limit access to justice for the people of Minnesota.

Here is what’s at stake in this budget debate: • Ensuring there are enough judges across the state to resolve cases timely.

• Sustaining and progressing the state’s drug and treatment courts to aid non-violent offenders in becoming contributing and responsible members of society. I know firsthand that these courts have saved lives and families.

• Addressing the rising impact of mental illness on all court cases.

• Ensuring access to justice for non-English speaking participants.

• Improving the cybersecurity of the state’s electronic case record and the private data stored by our courts.

• Ensuring that attorneys, court personnel, and judges are properly funded and staffed. This helps the court system provide more efficient and timely assistance to the people of Minnesota.

• Properly funding Minnesota’s Guardian ad Litem program to help protect Minnesota’s children.

These are important, necessary funding requests aimed at making our courts more accessible, more efficient, and better able to serve the people of Minnesota. These priorities need to be adequately funded.

Making our justice system a priority does not mean that lawmakers have to ignore other legislative priorities. Funding the Judicial Branch at the base level requested still leave 97% of the projected budget surplus untouched.

I have been proud to serve as

Chief Judge of the Third Judicial District for the past four years. The Minnesota Judicial Branch runs a pretty tight ship.

Our budget request to the Governor and Legislature are based on our legitimate needs, not wants. There is no fat. We need to be able to attract and retain good people at all levels. So far, we’ve been pretty lucky. This is not a time for back-sliding.

Please encourage your local legislators to make our justice system a priority in this legislative session. Public safety is a core function of government. Independent and impartial courts are the linchpin of an orderly democracy.

The Honorable Jeffrey D. Thompson is Chief Judge of Minnesota’s Third Judicial District.

The Third Judicial District consists of the 11 counties of Southeast Minnesota including Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, and Winona.

Twenty-four judges and one referee serve the District. In 2016, more than 66,000 cases were filed in Third Judicial District courts.

Government this week • Monday, May 15, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m.

• Monday, May 15, Kingsland School Board, District Conference Room, 6:30 p.m.

• Monday, May 15, Chatfield School Board, High School Media Center, 7 p.m.

• Tuesday, May 16, MabelCanton School Board, Media Center, 7 p.m.

• Tuesday, May 16, Rushford Village City Council, CRV Office, 7 p.m.

• Thursday, May 18, Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m.

• Thursday, May 18, Lanesboro School Board, Elementary Library, 7 p.m.

• Thursday, May 18, Fillmore County Planning & Zoning Commission, Commissioners’ Boardroom, 7 p.m.

• Monday, May 22, RushfordPeterson School Board, Biology Room, 5:30 p.m.

• Monday, May 22, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.

• Monday, May 22, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m.

• Monday, May 22, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

Schedule subject to change.

All opinions expressed on these pages are those of the authors and not of the Fillmore County Journal.

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C ommentary Basic needs

By Eric Leitzen Hokah, MN My wife and I just welcomed our second child and first son, Timothy Scott, into the family. Almost immediately after he was born, the bonkers nature of Minnesota weather decided to drop the Eric Leitzen temperature about 40 degrees overnight, and now the entire house is sporting a case of the sniffles. Now, I’d love to tell you all about how I sit in a second-hand chair in my Goodwill pants and trusty gray vest I’ve had since middle school, rocking my newborn son to sleep while listening to Bernie Sanders on audiobook (the little guy’s got great taste) and all the while wondering with a quivering lip about what sort of future lays in store for him. What will climate change do? What will technology bring us next? What will the historically-unpopular President come up with next that will make him even more unpopular? I want to write a misty-eyed column where I weep for the future as I hold it in my arms... but I can’t. To be blunt, I’m feeling sick, and it doesn’t have anything to do with the sniffles.

I’m sick of the concern-trolling.

I’m sick of the pearl-clutching.

I’m sick of seeing every morning roughly 50 billion bits that all say the same thing: good gracious, did you hear what that awful

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man did/said/forgot to do/did wrong/accidentally bombed. Is it all horrible? I think a good 65% of the country agrees. Does it make it harder to get out of bed some mornings? Absolutely.

Is this sort of naked cronyism and cash-grabbing from a supposed “man of the people” sickening not only to those who voted against him, but many who voted for him? You bet your sweet bippy. But, when it’s all said and done, when all the pearls are clutched, fingers wagged, and the heads shaken... what then? What happens then?

I’m not interested in feeling special because I was right and someone else was wrong. I’m not interested in feeling like I have to step on the neck of my neighbor so I can keep my head above water. I used to be: I was an ugly, smug little liberal who wanted to see those “deplorables” be given what for... but then I graduated college right into a recession. After about the tenth year of trying the same thing and expecting a different result, I got wise to something. It isn’t about what shows we watch and someone else doesn’t, or that one drinks wine and one drinks beer. It’s not about country vs. rock, college vs. trade school, or any of those imaginary walls we put up between each other to feel important. We have a lot more in common with each other down here than we do with the millionaires and the billionaires up there, looking down on us from the biggest wealth gap in 100 years. There is so much more to worry about than whether this person has the right religion, opinion, drinking habits or playlist that I do. Things have been so bad for so many for so long that we all realize the most important thing for all of us is basic needs.

All that college education, and it took me 10-plus years of eating a manure sandwich to figure that out.

We can disagree on things, and that’s OK. We’re going to. That’s part of what makes this country great. When it comes down to it, though, whether your neighbor voted for your candidate or not, we all deserve decent food, decent water, and decent shelter, and that includes being sheltered from pain and disease. I’ll debate the policy with you until the cows come home (and my wife will be glad I’m not badgering her with it for once) but for now we should agree that certain basic needs are not being met by our government. Instead, they are choosing to serve those who write the checks. Until we start supporting, with shoe leather and sweat, people from all sides that want to guarantee basic needs for you, me, and my new baby boy, then we’re just going to be waiting for the apocalypse, wringing our hands all the way down.

Child care crisis: We’re listening

By Rae Jean Hansen Vice President Early Childhood, SMIF Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) understands that early childhood is a key component to sustained economic development. For more than Rae Jean 30 years, Hansen even before research proved investing in early childhood was more than a “nice thing to do,” we were pulling cross-sector partners together to improve the quality of child care and education in Greater Minnesota.

Early childhood development is a complex issue. Unfortunately, despite the hard work of many, our region’s parents, providers and employers are feeling the ramifications of a still imperfect system. I know because at SMIF we get calls every week from concerned parents, educators and business owners.

For parents trying to find child care, the options are limited. In a 2016 report by the Center for Policy and Development, they estimate there is a shortage of 9,353 child care spots in our 20-county region. As with many economic development issues, lower-income families are hit the hardest by the current child care costs and space shortage.

Why the shortage? Child care providers are retiring, and there’s not a pipeline to replace them.

“The mass exodus of in-home family child care providers from the business is alarming, but the reasons are understandable: providers can’t make a living at it,” said Marnie Werner, the author of the report. The study points to a 2014 Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) article stating that 85.6% of child care workers are considered low-wage, or making below $20,000.

This is a systemic issue that has been building for a while. It will take reform on behalf of our educational institutions, government funding and licensors. In addition, it will take a paradigm shift in the value we as communities place on early childhood education and care. Studies continue to show that the first five years of life are crucial to success later in life and healthy brain development, yet we let this field remain a low-wage, undesirable career path.

We have been working collaboratively toward a more optimistic long-term approach. Through our work with partners like First Children’s Finance, Families First of Minnesota, Child Care Aware, our five sister Minnesota Ini-

tiative Foundations, Minnesota Department of Education, our 24 Early Childhood Initiative coalitions, a range of funders and more, the conversation is indeed much further than it was even 10 years ago. More people understand why investments in early childhood are smart longterm economic investments.

One recent study put the number at $13 returned for every $1 invested in early childhood.

We’ve moved the conversation about the importance of quality further ahead. Our Quality Child Care Program (QCCP) is leading the way in Minnesota to both boost the quality of providers and also make their businesses more sustainable. Through QCCP, we’ve made huge strides in changing the mindset of providers from “people who just watch kids” to qualified business professionals.

We’re also looking abroad at other countries who address child care much better than the United States. In 2016 I joined a delegation of Minnesota child care professionals, researchers and policy makers to S weden, a country leading the way in early childhood care and education. Paid paternal and maternal leave the first year of life reduce the demand for infant slots and provide a strong foundation for children.

High educational standards for child care providers, paid for through the government, they have made it a desirable and admired field of work, similar to nursing in the United States. They have a waiting list of people wanting to become early childhood care professionals. As a country, they have created a culture where quality child care is highly valued.

Yet for now, we need more innovative strategies and for more people to understand the urgency. At SMIF, we will con-

tinue to work with partners, policy makers and national working groups to create a more effective, equitable system. For truly sustainable change, though, our local community leaders need to be ready to address this issue from within.

What solutions are others coming up with? Lake Crystal is working with a group of Blue Earth County officials on a grant or forgivable loan program for child care providers. In Fairmont, when leadership at Profinium recognized that their own workers were struggling to find child care, they pulled together a broader group of business leaders and others to start exploring what they could do. They brought in First Children’s Finance, who helped them realize that maybe a child care center wasn’t the best solution. They’re continuing to meet.

Like in Fairmont, we often point people to our partner, First Children’s Finance. Their Rural Child Care Innovation Program is now accepting applications from communities in Minnesota and North Dakota ready to roll up their sleeves and find solutions. Email Jeff Andrews for more information at jeff@ firstchildrensfinance.org.

The next step is showing that as communities, we value quality child care and are willing to find ways to pay them as professionals, while not simultaneously bankrupting working parents.

We must keep moving the needle further and faster. After 30 years of collaborating for regional economic growth, we know that we can only be one part of the solution. We need our communities to pick up the torch at a local level and take ownership of both the process and solutions.

We want to hear your voice.

We welcome your calls. Stay tuned for more information. If you have questions, concerns or creative suggestions, please contact me at (507) 455-3215 or raejeanh@smifoundation.org.

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Obituaries Audrey E. Snyder On Thursday, May 4, 2017, Audrey Snyder of Canton, Minn., passed away at home at the age of 84.

Audrey was born on January 12, 1933, in St. Anthony, Minn., daughter of William and Rose (Cherne) Schiller. She graduated from high school and then went to work at C&P Telephone Company in Washington, DC. On June 30, 1956, she married Vane Snyder, Jr. After Vane’s tour of duty in 1958, they moved to Canton, Minn. They worked at the Fillmore County Nursery and farmed.

Audrey is survived by her children: Kevin (Jennifer) Snyder, Atlanta, Ga.; Anne Snyder, Edina, Minn.; Nina (Rick) Torkelson, Rushford, Minn.; Kent (Samantha) Snyder, Atlanta, Ga.; Annette (Todd) Fossum, Chanhassen, Minn.; Mary (Neal) Kiehne, Etna, Wyo.; Glenn (Kelly) Snyder, Rosemount, Minn.; Will (Cathy) Snyder, Inver Grove Heights, Minn.; Matthew (Linda) Snyder, Atlanta, Ga.; and Tracy (Anne) Snyder, Northfield, Minn. She is also survived by her brothers, Jerry and Clarence; sisters Dorothy, Dolores, Eleanor and Bernice; 20 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated on May 27, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Assumption Catholic Church, Canton, Minn. Visitation will be Friday, May 26, 2017, from 4-8 and one hour prior to the Mass on Saturday, May 27. Audrey will be cremated and buried at the Calvary Cemetery following the Mass. Arrangements are entrusted to the Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel.

Gordon King Funeral services for Gordon King were held 2 p.m. Monday May 8, 2017, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, with Pastor Betsy Dartt officiating. Burial took place in the Spring Gordon King Valley Cemetery. Visitation was 2-5 p.m. on Sunday May 7, 2017, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and continued for one hour prior to the service at the church.

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Gordon King, age 73, of Spring Valley, passed away from cancer Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Hospital St Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn.

Gordon Neal King was born June 14, 1943 in Spring Valley to George and Linda (Makowski) King. He attended and graduated from Spring Valley High School and was a long time member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, where he served as usher for many years. Gordon was a dairy farmer in the Spring Valley area all his life, retiring at the age of 65.

Following his retirement he volunteered in the area and enjoyed working at the Root River Antique Tractor show every year.

He also enjoyed going for drives, checking out the area farm fields in the summer, helping neighbors with farm work as needed, growing tomatoes and watching his rhubarb grow.

He is survived by a brother and two sisters: Russell (Mary) King of Michigan, Donna Bjostad of Oakdale, Minn., and Georgia Barber of Stewartville, Minn.

Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers-in-law.

Condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.

Julia Amanda Titus Julia Amanda Titus, of LeRoy, passed away from ALS (Lou Gehrig’s) on May 8, 2017 in Rochester, Minn.

Visitation was held at S a e ter s d a l Lutheran Church at 21477 County 30 in rural Julia Titus Harmony on Saturday, May 13 at 2 p.m.; a memorial service also took place at Saetersdal on May 13 at 3 p.m., with Pastor James Leonard of Valley Christian Center officiating. A graveside service followed at Saetersdal Lutheran Cemetery.

Lindstrom Funeral Home handled the service arrangements.

Julia was born in Wykoff to Harvey and Mary Biel on February 19, 1942. She went to high school at Harmony High School and graduated in 1960. Upon graduation, she became a nurse’s aide at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester before marrying Morris Kellogg in September of 1961.

While a nurse’s aide, she provided care to a weathered, white-hair man from Ketchum, Idaho – it

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was Ernest Hemingway, who was at Saint Marys for treatment.

After settling in as a homemaker and mother to raise four children with Morris – three sons and a daughter – for the next two decades, Julia returned to Saint Marys to earn her degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in 1982. She worked for the next several years as an LPN at Saint Marys.

Morris and Julia divorced in 1987, and she relocated to Kansas City, Mo., where she worked at the Veterans Administration Hospital as an LPN for 25 years.

Her long-time companion, Rollins Mack Carpenter, passed away in 2002. Julia later moved to Lamoni, Iowa, where she married Thomas Richard “Dick” Titus, a military veteran, retired pilot and long-time rancher, in 2003.

After retiring from her nursing career and then surviving a battle with breast cancer, Julia and Dick enjoyed many happy years at their ranch in Iowa, where they raised Angus cattle until full retirement in 2015. Julia often tended her gardens at home, and took care of dozens of stray cats who curiously found their way to the Titus Ranch, drawn in by the tender treatment of a veteran caregiver who never quite gave up nursing.

Julia was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Mary; one brother, Clifford; a sister, Cynthia; and a sister-in-law, Rosamond Biel.

Julia is survived by her brother Stan (LaVonne) of Durand, Wis.; sister Marion of Harmony; brother Louis of DeWitt, Iowa; son Daniel of Lake City; son Scott (Lorianne) of Fountain; daughter Polly (James) of LeRoy; son Shannon (Kellyn) of Leesburg, Va.; 12 grandchildren, five greatgrandchildren, and many special friends, including Jerilyn Grooters, Laura Rasmussen and Dave and Yasko Titus.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ALS Association (www.alsa.org).

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the ICU and hospice teams at Saint Marys for their support in her final days.

Ione Helen McManimon Ione Helen McManimon, 81, of Houston, Minn., died surrounded by her family at her home in Houston on Wednesday, May 10, 2017.

Ione was born on April 9, 1936, in Howard To w n s h i p Ione of Chippe- McManimon wa County, Wis., to George and Alvina (Swartz) Dachel. She was raised in Howard Township, attended Catholic grade school and was a graduate of Bloomer High School. She left home to pursue her nursing degree, which she obtained from the St. Marys School of Nursing in Rochester, Minn. Shortly after graduation while working at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester as an RN, Ione was introduced to John

An Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County “Joseph” McManimon. The two were engaged and Ione was united in marriage with Joseph at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cooks Valley, Wis., on October 26, 1957. The couple moved to the farm on Oak Ridge in rural Houston, Minn., where Ione and Joe raised their seven children. After her children were mostly raised, Ione resumed her career in nursing and worked at Valley View Nursing Home in Houston, where her kind and compassionate demeanor comforted many as she cared for the residents until her retirement in 2001. Ione was a very active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Houston and the CCW group there and also served communion to shut-ins. She donated her time as a 4-H leader, served Meals on Wheels, volunteered at the nursing home and with the Alzheimer’s support group.

In her spare time she enjoyed cooking, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her family will always remember “Grandma’s feasts” and especially enjoyed her homemade cinnamon rolls which she baked in anticipation of family visits.

Ione is survived by her husband, Joseph; seven children: Michael (Rhonda) McManimon of Houston, Minn., Brigid (Erik) Sandager of Marine on St. Croix, Minn., Katie (Ron) Nagle of Pierre, S. Dak., Kevin (Tracy Smith) McManimon of Bremerton, Wash., Mary (Greg) Peterson of Chaska, Minn., Margaret (Kevin) Knutson of Houston, Minn., and Sarah (Joel) Reicks of Dubuque, Iowa; grandchildren: Andrew (Nikki Bunke)

McManimon, Angela (Tim) Weisbrod, Christine (Ryan) Feller, Theresa (Angelo) Pedretti and William McManimon; David (fiancée Sarah Platner), Timothy and Michael Sandager; Kayla, Natalie and Robert (fiancée Angie Johnson) Nagle; Jessica (Caley) Ratterree and Colby Overholt; Meghan and Molly Peterson; Erin (Jake) Highum and Severin Knutson; J.C., Bozena and baby Reicks due in August 2017; great-grandchildren: Isaiah, Malachi, Jonah, Stella, Elaina, Ari, Alex, Lily, A.J. Gunner, Aubrey and Harper; sisters-inlaw Rose Ann McManimon and Bonnie Dachel; brother-in-law Donald (Valerie) McManimon, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Patrick in infancy; brother, George “Sonny” Dachel; sister Marion and husband Chester Loew; and brotherin-law Edward McManimon.

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial for Ione on Monday, May 15, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Houston, Minn., with Fr. Pratap presiding. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday at the church. It is very fitting that the Rosary will be recited in memory of Ione on Mother’s Day following the visitation at the church.

Visitation will also take place one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Catholic cemetery, rural Houston.

Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Houston, Minn., is assisting the family with arrangements.

Leave a memory of Ione and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.

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Rushford plans for upcoming projects

By Kirsten Zoellner Preliminary cost estimates for capital improvement projects are in and the city of Rushford is in the early steps of planning for them. A cost summary was provided to the council at the brisk, Monday, May 8 meeting. The summary was drafted last September and contains more than 40 recommended improvement projects.

While the listing may look daunting, the recommendations are a preliminary step and the city council will need to determine priority of each project, as well as affordability, before moving forward with any of it. An in-depth discussion with financial consultant Mike Bubany, of David Drown Associates, will be warranted.

Once projects are prioritized, the city has a number of steps it must go through before the projects can be carried out, including public meetings and

hearings regarding any assessments.

Utility reconstruction makes up the bulk of the city’s targeted list and represents some of the priciest items that are in need of improvement. Streets identified by the list include Bluffview Campground, West Stevens Avenue, Southview Court, West Jessie, Maple, Harry Street East, Park/County 27, North Elm, North, Winona, Meadowview Drive, Watt, Home, Reservoir Road, Prairie, East Grove, Walnut, East Burr Oak, Green, East Grandview, North Money Creek, South Prairie, East Jessie, Lamplighters Lane, and Circle Drive. Improvements on Maple Street are the most costly, at just over $2.3 million.

West Stevens Avenue, North Money Creek, Watt, and West Jessie are also on the high end, with all estimated at more than $1 million.

Additional street work is

identified for Southview Court, North Elm, Meadowview Drive, Home, Reservoir Road, North, Prairie, East Grove Street, Walnut, East Burr Oak, Green, East Grandview, and North Money Creek. Street reconstruction is also highlighted for the Fire Hall lot.

Mill and overlay of existing roadways is planned for Eiken Drive, Trisdahl Road, Industrial Road, Industrial Avenue, South Elm Street, Rushford Avenue, Scenic View Court, and Enterprise Drive. Street overlay only, with patching, is expected on Hanover Court and Nannestad Lane.

The new canoe launch, east of Highway 43 on the north bank of the Root River, is also included in the proposed work with a total city cost of $96,859. This takes into account the road to the launch, as well as the boat ramp and parking lot. The Department of

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Natural Resources will also be providing funding for portions of the project.

Several upgrades are also noted for the city’s water and wastewater needs. Miscellaneous improvements at the wastewater treatment plant and the water plant ring in at an estimated $840,000 and $50,000 respectively. Additionally, a water booster pump requires another $800,000.

Lastly, repair and reconditioning at the city’s water reservoir and coating renovation of the water tower are also highlighted.

It was noted that $6 million has been set aside in this year’s legislative budget for Local Government Aid, which could assist the city in its project endeavors. Additionally, City Administrator Tony Chladek indicated that $10 million was approved for Small Cities Assistance, for Minnesota cities with a population under 5,000. The is designated road assistance funding was approved by the

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committee for each year, but it will still need to be negotiated with the governor.

“We can spend it now or save it, as long as we have to,” added City Clerk/Treasurer Kathy Zacher.

In other news, the city has been awarded a Southern Minnesota Initiative Grant for $10,000. The funds will be used toward Phase Two of the new Veterans Park in Creekside Park. The last minute effort of Zacher was praised by Administrator Chladek.

“Kudos to Kathy; she’s a great grant writer. She had her ducks in a row, as usual, and was able to get a great grant,” said Chladek.

Other continued fundraising is expected to continue for subsequent phases. This year’s Memorial Day celebrations are slated to be held at the park.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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Fillmore County Sports

By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com There was never a feeling the game was over. Neither team’s pitching was strong. The only fence was of the men’s slowpitch variety. Runs The Trende were going Report to score. A 7-run second and an 8-run third had Houston softball up 15-5 on MabelCanton.

Paul Trende Alyssa Rostad, Richelle Botcher (doubles), and Amber Chapel (ITPHR) each had three-run hits.

The ‘Canes led 15-8 after 6 ½. In M-C’s bottom, eight straight batters reached (Payton Danielson 2-run single, Avery Arneson 2-run double). With it 15-13 (bases loaded), Coranda Vickerman’s high-fly ball found green, plating the tying runs.

The Cougars had runners on second and third with one out.

Houston lived to play extras (15-15). In M-C’s eighth, Danielson burned the right fielder for a lead-off triple and Arneson burned the left-fielder for the game-winning RBI-single. M-C downed Houston 16-15! Vickerman (5-6, two 2B, 4 RBI, 3 R), Danielson (4-6, 3B, 3 RBI, 2 R), Arneson (3-6, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R), Lexi Thorson (3-5, RBI, R), and Kenidi McCabe (3-5, 2 RBI, 2 R) led M-C. Harley McCabe got the win. Becca Lee (3-5, 3B, RBI, R) and Gretchen Hill (3-5, 3 RBI, 2 R) aided Houston (1-3, 3-5). M-C also swept a deuce with L/P, 12-2 in five (Vickerman 3-4, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI, 2 R; H. McCabe 3-3, 5 IP, Win; Kayla Patterson 2-4, 2 RBI, R) and 11-1 (Vickerman 3-4, 3 RBI, 3 R; Danielson 2-4, HR (ITP); Arneson 2-4, 2 RBI; Patterson 2-4, 2 RBI, 7 IP, 4 H, 1 R, Win). Led by Vickerman (11-14, 9 RBI, 8 R), M-C (2-2, 5-3) goes 3-0 on the week.

Unlucky (13-0) Gophers

Unlucky usually means things go against you. One can always circumvent luck, be “unlucky” by simply being good. Young Chatfield softball is now an unlucky 13-0.

Carissa Campbell’s 3-run home run capped a 23-1 five inning win over R-P. McKenna Daniels (3 IP, 5 K, 3 BB, 1 ER, Win (4-0)) and Megan Cullen (2 IP, 2 K, 1 BB) didn’t surrender a hit. Eleven different Gophers scored. Belle Berg was 4-for-5 (3B, 4 R, RBI). Campbell (3-4, HR, 2 R), Lexi Chase (2-4, 3 R), Eryn Radcliff (2-4, 2B, 2 R) and Carlie Berge (2-3, two 2B, 3 R) had three RBI. Gopher hitting then struggled versus Southland’s slow pitching. The game saw six 1-2-3 frames.

Chatfield escaped 3-2. Shelby Isensee (2-3) and Radcliff had RBI-doubles. Berge (5 1/3 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 9 K, 2-3, R) got the win (4-0). The Chatfield beat Southland 14-0 in April. Rebels lost to R-P a night previously (first Trojan win). Gopher offense was then normal versus FC/L. Batters one thru nine all scored in the first. Daniels’ team-leading fourth home run, a grand slam, was the biggest hit. Campbell hit her third dinger, a 3-run shot that invoked the fourthinning 15-run rule. Chatfield prevailed 18-1. Daniels (2-3, HR, 2 R), Campbell (2-3, 2B, HR, R), and Chase (3-3, 2B, 2 R, 3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 7 K, Win (4-0)) had four RBI. The #3 in AA Gophers (13-0) control the TRC West over GMLOK (10-3).

Hot Shots

Courtney Schmidt has been selected to play in the 27th Minnesota High School FastPitch All-Star softball series.

GMLOK’s shortstop is one of 22 Class AA seniors picked, one of just three in Section 1AA (Cotter’s Gaby Bowlin, Z-M’s Tara Matuska). Lanes-

Noah Carlson, with his Scholar Athlete Award, at the Minnesota Football Honors gala. Former Vikings lineman and Pro Football Hall of Famer Randall McDaniel was Carlson’s sponsor. The R-P senior was one of eight high school athletes honored at the May 7 event at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Photo by Paul Trende

boro’s Haley Polin has signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Viterbo University (La Crosse). FC/L baseball (9-2, 10-2) put up a 3-1 week. Collin Scott pitched a completegame shut-out (PEM). He went 4-for-4, the Schwichtenberg boys did all the pitching (La Crescent). Samuel Peters tossed a six-inning one-hitter (Chatfield). R-P baseball (3-8, 7-8) put up a 4-1 week. The Trojans scored three in the top of the ninth to finish a win (D-E). Shawn Marg pitched a six-inning, two-hit shutout (L-A). R-P put up six in the first two innings and held on (Southland). Ben Ansell pitched a complete game fourhitter (M-C). Zach Myhre had two doubles and a triple as GMLOK baseball beat PEM 8-7 in nine innings. FC golf teams each went 3-0. Delton Sauer (39 versus Crestwood) and Connor Morem went 1-2 at each meet for the boys (4-1, 6-1). The girls (4-1, 5-1) avenged a loss to La Crescent. Madison Scheevel (40 versus LC) and Grace Miller went 1-2. GMLOKS girls track and field won their fifth meet (Lauren Buchholtz/Emily Hovden three total firsts each).

Emma Breitsprecher won her fifth straight 300-hurdles (St. Charles Invite). Gretchen Corson hit her third home run of the year, though GMLOK (now 9-3) fell to PEM.

Baseball (5/2 - 5/6)

R-P 3, Chatfield 4 (C: Bennett Gathje 2-2, RBI, R; Robert Crouch 2-3, Win. RP: Carter Weidemann 1-3, 2B, R. Sawyer Haagenson’s bases loaded squeeze bunt scored winning run in bottom six.

R-P stranded a man on third in seventh) R-P 12, D-E 9 [9] (RP: Nolan Mueller 3-6, 3 RBI, 3 1/3 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 4 K, 2 BB, Win; Payton Hahn 3-5, 2 R; Dawson Dahl 2-5, two 2B, 2R, RBI; Halen Schwendinger 2-6, 2 RBI, 2 R. Completed game from April 21 contest suspended 9-9 after eight) Cotter 10, GMLOK 7 (GMLOK: Zach Bubany 3-4, 2 RBI; Drew Copley 2-4, 3 R, RBI; Ethan Fenske 1-3, 2 RBI; Cody Merkel 2-5, 2 R; Zach Myhre 1-2, 2 R, RBI. After three lead changes and a 7-7 tie, Cotter scored three in top of seven for the win) FC/L 0, W-K 7 (FCL: Cody Schoenemann 6 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, ND. W-K scored five in first, helped by six walks) M-C 0, L/P 3 [5]; M-C 2, L/P 12 [5] (Cougars had four total hits over two five-inning games) Southland 5, R-P 6 (RP: P. Hahn 2-4, RBI, R; D. Dahl 1-2, RBI, R; H. Schwendinger/Ethan Anderson 1-3, 2B, RBI, R)

PEM 0, FC/L 5 (FCL: C. Scott 7 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 7 K, Win, 1-1, RBI, R; C. Schwichtenberg 2-4, 2 R; Riley Means 1-3, 2 RBI) GMLOK 1, LC 12 [5] (GMLOK: E. Fenske 1-1, RBI. Only four of Lancers runs were earned) SG 17, M-C 5 (MC: Talon Peterson 2-3, 2B, RBI; Jack Arneson 1-3, 2 RBI. Lions had 6-run fifth, 8-run seventh) LC 4, FC/L 11 (FCL: C. Scott 4-4, 4 R, RBI; C. Schwichtenberg 2-4, RBI, 2 R, 5 IP, Win; Logan Corson 2-4, R) Houston 5, M-C 6 (MC: Logan Richardson 6 2/3 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 1 ER, 10 K, 2 BB, Win; Drew Wyffels 3-4, 2B, 3 R; Michael Selness 2-3, RBI, R; T. Peterson 2B, 2 RBI;. H: Cade Roth 2-3, 2B, RBI, R; Damon Carrier 2-3, 2B, RBI. Selness singled in Wyffels for winning run in sixth. ‘Canes: 0-6, 0-7) R-P 12, L-A 0 [6] (RP: S. Marg 6 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 7 K, 4 BB, Win; C. Weidemann 3-4, 2 RBI, 2 R; D. Dahl 2-3, 3 RBI; P. Hahn 2-3, 2 RBI, 2 R; E. Anderson 2-3, 3 R) GMLOK 8, PEM 7 [9] (GMLOK: Z. Myhre 4-4, two 2B, 3B, RBI, 4 R; E. Fenske 3-5, 2 RBI, R; Z. Bubany 4 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 K, Win. Bulldogs scored a run in top seven to force extras, then in top nine for win. Bulldogs: 2-9, 3-10) Chatfield 3, Southland 10 (C: B. Irhke 1-3, 2B. Rebels put up a five up in first inning) Chatfield 0, FC/L 9 (FCL: S. Peters 6 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 9 K, Win; C. Schwichtenberg 2-3, 2B, 3 RBI, R; R. Means 2-2, 2B, 2 R. Gophers: 7-6, 7-7) M-C 2, R-P 6 (RP: B. Ansell 7 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 8 K, Win, 2-2, RBI, 2 R. MC: D. Wyffels 1-3, RBI, R. MC: 1-6, 1-8)

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Walk-Off Caps Cougar 10-Run Comeback

Softball (5/2 – 5/6)

W-K 15, FC/L 3 (FCL: Makaila Eickhoff 3-4, R; Anna Jorgenson 2-4, RBI; Claire Pieper 2-4, R) GMLOK 2, #5 in AA Cotter 7 (GMLOK: G. Corson 1-3, RBI) LC 2, GMLOK 8 (GMLOK: Hattie Voigt 3-3, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R; Jocelyn Voeltz 1-3, 2 RBI, 2 R; C. Schmidt 2-4, R; Alayna Meskill 5 IP, 0 R, 4 K, 1 BB, Win) FC/L 1, PEM 2 (FCL: Krista Jorgenson 6 1/3 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, Loss. Bulldogs won in bottom of seventh) R-P 6, Southland 2 (RP: Savannah Skalet 7 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 10 K, 2 BB, Win; Peyton Hoiness/Alli Oian 2-4, R. First R-P win) PEM 9, GMLOK 5 (GMLOK: G. Corson 1-2, HR (3), 2 RBI, 2 R; Liz Jacobsen 1-3, RBI; Kellyn Webster 1-2, R) LC 7, FC/L 8 (FCL: Haley Reinhardt 2-3, 3B, 2 R; C. Pieper 2-4, R; Haley Polin 3B, 2 RBI; M. Eickhoff 2 R, RBI, Win; A. Jorgenson 1-3, 2 RBI, R. Falcons scored four in the sixth (down 7-6). In the bottom of seven, with two on and two out, a pair of Lancer outfielders collided on a Jorgenson fly-ball causing tying and winning runs scored. Falcons: 1-10, 2-12) L-A 10, R-P 0 [6] (Trojans: 1-10, 1-13)

Track and Field (5/2)

RPH ‘Booster Club’ Invite (Ashley Agrimson (H-Jump/ L-Jump/T-Jump), Nicole Blagsvedt (Shot/Disc), Jake Paulson (L-Jump/T-Jump), Cullen Olson (Shot/Disc), Emily Didier (3,200), Triton Meldahl (300-H), and Dylan Linder (3,200) took first for See SPORTS Page 9 

Ashley Agrimson RPH Track & Field

RPH’s Ashley Agrimson, in back-to-back meets, won Long Jump, Triple Jump, and High Jump competitions, a rare feat. Over those two meets, she had season best distances in all three events. The senior former state qualifier is a two-time RPH record-holder.

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RPH. Olivia Hoff (100-H/300H), Jordyn Holland (Shot/ Disc), Kjersta Hinz (H-Jump), Kjersta Lind (P-Vault), Kaitlyn Bieberdorf (T-Jump), Riley Koop (P-Vault), Nathan Wick (L-Jump) had individual seconds. Karla Gomez (800), Grace Friederichs (P-Vault), Kevin Bradt (200), Gage Tuohy (400), Nathan Meeker (P-Vault), the girls 4x100 (Rylee Burnett, Macy Pederson, Megan Hopp, Mariah Bell) and 4x400 (Gomez, Stephanie Bradt, Joanna Salerno, Kyra Dokken), the boys 4x400 (Isaiah Froese, Bradt, Ben Muller, Tuohy) took first for Chatfield. Bell (200), Dokken (400), Abby Jorgenson (H-Jump)/L-Jump) had individual seconds) SC Invite (LFC’s girls finished 3rd, boys 6th (of 7). E. Breitspecher (1st 300-H, 4th H-Jump), Ashley Miner (1st P-Vault, 3rd 100), Caleb Kath (1st L-Jump), the girls 4x200 (1st > Emma B., Leah Ruen, Bailey Ruen, Miner), 4x400 (1st > Miner, Emma B., Bailey

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(B) FC 189, Caledonia 220 (FC: D. Sauer/C. Morem 46s*); (G) FC 196, C 234 (FC: M. Scheevel 45*; G. Miller 47.

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Resource Recycling Center changes

By Karen Reisner A discussion carried over from the Solid Waste committee dominated much of the May 2 county board meeting. County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman said the committee wants to keep moving forward.

A ramp option or conveyor to feed refuse into the compactor had been discussed in committee. The committee recommended a stationary conveyor due to efficiency, cleanliness, and safety considerations. The 60 inch wide belt that runs along a 32 foot belt path will be purchased from KVA Engineering, Inc. at a cost of $59,973, including installation.

The funds will come out of Solid Waste reserves.

It has been six months since the Solid Waste Administrator retired.

An agenda item to advertise for a Solid Waste Coordinator recommended by the personnel committee was put on hold until the next board meeting. Commissioner Marc Prestby wants a cost analysis from Harter’s Quick Clean-up, if Harter’s were to provide their own administrator. He wants to compare their cost to what it will cost the county to hire the administrator or coordinator.

Commissioner Duane Bakke said it has been difficult without an administrator at the Recycling Center, insisting the administrator has a lot of responsibilities. He added that a recycling educator is needed to get SCORE funding.

There had been discussion of a combined position, which would include an education coordinator and the solid waste coordinator.

Bakke asked if the county’s garbage ordinance restricted where garbage produced in Fillmore County goes. Matt Harter said he did not know of any restrictions on transferring garbage from one county to another. The question came up because of a request to take garbage generated on the Fill-

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more County side of Chatfield to Stewartville. Bakke noted that Olmsted County requires all trash generated in Olmsted County to go to Olmsted County. Harter said the weight of refuse generated in Fillmore County should still be reported even if hauled out of the county.

Public Health Director of Nursing Jessica Erickson asked the board to consider a resolution in support of HF1385/SF1143. These bills would increase the minimum medical assistance reimbursement for all public health nurse family home visits to $140 after July 1.

The home visits are targeted to mothers and their children up to three years of age. Vickerman added it is one of the county priorities for this legislative session.

Eric Courrier started as an intern with Public Health in January. He presented to the board the various areas he worked in during his internship which is ending this day. He has worked on educational displays, updated contact lists, conducted traffic assessments of seat belt use and distracted driving, conducted tobacco audits, and gave presentations on healthy fats, dementia, healthy beverages, stress management, and radon clinics. He thanked the board for the opportunity, adding that he learned a lot.

Other business in brief • There was a long discussion on the first reading of updates to the county’s paid time off policy.

Human Resource Officer Kristina Kohn said she had received several comments on the policy. The discussion centered on the ability to accumulate PTO hours. Bakke suggested capping the number of hours that can be accumulated at 400. Those with over 400 hours now would have to reduce that number by 50 hours per year until down to 400. Employees get 80 PTO hours per year. Employees with 400 or more accumulated PTO hours now would have to use the 80 plus another 50 each year until accumulated hours are no more than 400. He said under his proposal there is no more accumulation, but one must work down to 400 hours.

Commissioner Mitch Lentz was in favor of not accumulating hours.

• The resignation of Debra Martin, Home Health Aide, was accepted effective April 26. She was thanked for her 17 years of service.

• A Hangar Lease Agreement at the Fillmore County Airport with Loren and Mary Finseth was approved.

• Approval was given for the purchase of a 14,000-pound Towmaster TC14 D trailer for the Highway Department. The low bid from a Litchfield dealer in the amount of $7,057 was approved.

The trailer will be used to haul the skid loader.

• A request from the Highway Department to hire three temporary summer employees was approved.

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Future of Mabel daycare center to be determined

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and letters were sent to property an ordinance will take several license,” which would then By Annie Lewis allow a household to have up At its May meeting, the Mabel owners with the photos,” Westby months. to a specified higher number City Council set a date for a spe- said. “Quite a few residents have City Works Director Miereau of animals. Hadland suggested cial meeting to discuss the fate of already responded to the letters updated the council on the bids he obtained for blacktopping allowing one per person in the the daycare center and determine and have taken action.” household, up to six of each if the unfinished daycare center City Clerk, Karen Larson said, Cherrywood Drive. The budspecies, with such a permit. is a potential project for Mabel “I think it helped that the letters get for the project was $25,000 No action was taken by the Economic Development Author- went out from our city attorney’s and the three bids were $66,000, office this year. The letters gave $26,500 and $24,550. The low council at this time. Zimmer ity (EDA). will bring a draft including Construction of the daycare property owners specific actions bid was from River City Pavchanges suggested by the coun- center at the northeast side of to take and encouraged them to ing in Decorah. Miereau thought cil, and will present it at the Mabel was started last year by use the May 13 Mabel Clean-up the low bid was still pretty high, about $98 per ton, but at least it next meeting. a Caledonia company. Unfortu- Day to remove items.”

The council then discussed a nately, their financial backing fell Residents that fail to comply was below budget. draft of an “Exterior Mainte- through and the daycare center will get citations and further Mayor Westby asked for a nance” ordinance for buildings was left half built. A local com- action will be taken, including motion to move forward with the and properties within the city. pany stepped in and continued the city removing items and Cherrywood Drive project and Zimmer said this is just a draft, construction, but their financing charging property owners for the council member Terry Torkelson made a motion to sign-off on it. expense. and is “a starting point” based also fell through. on what she received from “Mabel could really use a day- Last month, City Attorney There was not a second and the another city. The draft sets out care center,” Mayor James Westby Greg Schieber addressed the solar motion was not carried through. guidelines for required mainte- said. “It’s a good thing in so ordinance zoning questions and City Clerk Larson brought nance of properties. Council many ways. Hopefully we can sent examples from other cities, forth a request from the ambumembers spoke in favor of figure out how to make it hap- including Lanesboro and North lance director, Sarah Delaney, for such an ordinance, in part to pen…maybe there’s some bond- Branch, for council members to an increase in pay for workers covering ambulance responses protect the property values of ing available.” The special meet- review. neighbors. Zimmer said the ing is set for Wednesday, May 17 It was suggested by Mayor during the day. Delaney indicatWestby that a committee be ed that it’s getting more difficult draft includes language stat- at 5 p.m. at City Hall. ing, “If 20% or more of a In other business, Mayor West- formed to work with City Works to find coverage for these 12 hour wall or other surface area…has by gave an update on the ordi- Director Bob Miereau to draft shifts. the protective coating peeling, nance violation letters that went an ordinance for Mabel. Gary The current rate of pay is 50 flaking, chipping or deterio- out to Mabel residents. “I took Morken and Terry Torkelson cents an hour and Delaney asked rated, then the wall or surface 47 photos of cars, mattresses volunteered to be on the com- it to be raised to 75 cents and also area shall be restored to a pro- and junk throughout the city mittee. The process to finalize an additional $5 per run. There tected condition.” Zimmer and council members agreed the Trailhead sign. Some events that they may wish to adjust included the Candlelight Snowthe 20% to a different number. shoe Hike, the Fall Trail Run, She asked council members, By Karen Reisner disagreed with the higher cost of and Western Days Stampede.

“Look through it, and get feed- Mayor Russ Smith proclaimed the bags requested by the hauler The trail is used by organized back to me.” No formal action May 21-27 as Emergency Medi- and voted against the increase. groups like the scouts and the was taken on this issue. cal Services Week at the city He again suggested the council Southeast MinnesotaTrail Run The council discussed hav- council’s May 8 meeting. Coun- look into a container system. ners. ing Roto-Rooter clean out and cilor Paul Novotny was absent.

The first consideration of Bradt said the trail sees more televise the lines on the south- There will be an EMS Open Ordinance #426 was approved, use every year. City Clerk Joel east corner of town. Zimmer House on May 20 from 10 a.m. an amendment to the City Young said the annual allocation said the bid is for $11,500, to 2 p.m. During that time there Code regarding the destination is in the city’s budget. The donaand is an item already in the will be refreshments and demon- of waste. This would allow Fill- tion request was approved. budget. The council voted to strations of the 12 lead defibril- more County waste produced in Bradt thanked the landownOK Roto-Rooter to proceed lator and the new LUCAS, an the city to be hauled both in and ers for allowing the trail to run as planned. The council also automated CPR device which out of the county. across their land.

OK’d a change order for the was obtained through a grant.

An amended Waste Hauling • An amendment to the Industrial Drive project, in the The winner of the poster con- Agreement was approved con- Wellhead Protection Plan was amount of $51,883. Zimmer test at the elementary school will tingent on final approval of the approved. Brian Burkholder said this change order is “Just get a ride to school in an ambu- ordinance amendment. explained the main purpose of for the addition of Washing- lance. The theme for EMS week Other business in brief the plan is to protect our drinkton.” is “EMS Strong, Always in Ser- • Jenny Bradt, secretary/trea- ing water.

Mayor Struzyk pointed out vice.” surer for the Lost Creek Hiking He emphasized that land mana news release regarding the Councilor Mike Urban extend- Trail, reported on events at the agement is most important and approval for a new veterans ed the council’s appreciation for trail over the last year. The city’s the key to controlling nitrate home in Fillmore County. the efforts of past and present allocation was used for advertis- levels. The plan will be in review Zimmer said, “We’re still get- members. ing and brochures. Other costs until June 14 and there will be ting complaints about dogs in include guides, insurance, and a public hearing on the plan in Garbage update   the south park,” mostly relat Approval was given to raise the  ed to dog owners not picking cost of a 40-gallon garbage bag  up after their dogs. She also 30 cents to $1.95. The cost has reminded the council of the not been raised since 2004. The upcoming pancake breakfast additional cost will help cover the (May 21), Almanzo race (May cost of the bag, the cost of dis20), and the council’s work tributing the bags to the public, session on May 31 at 6 p.m. and the cost of the tipping fee at The next regular meeting of the the landfill. The cost of a smaller  www.edwardjones.com city council will be Monday, bag will be raised from $1.15 to Member SIPC  May 22 at 6 p.m. The public $1.45.  MeMBer Spic is welcome.

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hasn’t been an increase for more than six years. A motion was passed for the approval of the increases.

In a follow-up from last month’s meeting, a cement barricade was installed at the end of Steam Engine Park grounds. The hope is that this action will resolve the speed of vehicles driving through the park.

New banners on the Main Street light poles are getting replaced by the Mabel Business Association. The large hanging baskets have been ordered and will be hung soon. The city’s tree planting project went very well this year. Special thanks to Mayor Westby for picking up the trees.

Council member and president of the EDA Board, Kirsten Wyffels, reported that the community center has been busy this past month with prom and three weddings. All of the weddings have been people outside of Mabel who are coming here to use the facility and bringing business to our community.

After review of accounts payable, the council approved the allocation of $66,076.83 for bills to be paid this period.

The next Mabel City Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 14 at 7 p.m.

July.

• Approval was given as recommended by Burkholder to hire Austin Hines as the part time summer helper.

• Two quotes were received to replace a tank level sensor in the north sludge storage tank. Burkholder recommended the higher quote of $1,975.38 submitted

by ABB, Berg-Johnson Associates, Inc., as it is the same brand as the damaged sensor and will not require a special controller that would need to be purchased separately. The ABB quoted was approved.

• Approval was given to hire JS Voeltz at a cost of $3,000 to tile the playground in Mill Creek Park. The area continually fills with groundwater since the September flooding. It is not usable in its current condition.

Burkholder said he requested and received an extension until late September from FEMA to replace the wood chips.

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Preston

May 19, 20, 21, 2017

Trout Days Busch Light 24-pack cans

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Welcome to

Trout Days

Tack Shop

Preston Liquor, LLC 811 Hwy. 52 North, Preston, MN • 507-765-2565

1 Mile North of Preston on Hwy 52

Preston • 507-765-2250 Business Hours Business Hours Monday – Saturday Monday – Saturday A.M 8 A8.M –. 6– P6.MP.M.

23283 23283 USUS 5252 Preston, Minnesota 55965 Preston, Minnesota 55965

Open Mon-Sat: 8am-6pm

One Mile North One Mile North of of

Preston Hwy Preston onon Hwy 52 52 507-765-2250 507-765-2250 www.hoffmannstables.com www.hoffmannstables.com

409 Spring Ave. Box 316 • Preston, MN 55965 www.majortax.com

Ronald Schreier ron@majortax.com Phone: 507-765-4444

Timothy McLaughlin tim@majortax.com Phone: 507-765-4432

326 Parkside Dr. SE, Preston Home 507-765-2297 • Cell 507-251-5535

enjoy Root River Hardware Preston • 507-765-2101

Enjoy Trout Days!

TrouT DAys

608 Houston St NW • Preston, MN 55965 • (507) 765-3846

We can take care of all your Automotive needs!

Family owned and operated

Preston Motor Mart Highway 52 & 16 in the center of Preston (507) 765-3330 ✔ Hot Foods & Deli ✔ Convenience Store ✔ Camping Supplies ✔ Movie Rentals

Quality Amoco Fuels

✔ Lottery Tickets ✔ Pay-At-Pump 24/7 ✔ Diesel Fuel ✔ LP Exchange

Enjoy Preston Trout Days

McCabe Repairs Enjoy Trout Days Weekend!

23012 Ivy Road, Preston, MN 507-765-2404

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Please contact me with your ideas and suggestions at

507-951-3893

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If you would lIke to advertIse on the Preston Page, call Jason at 507-251-5297 for more InformatIon.

Preston Trout Days Come stay with us for TrouT Days!

We are located just a few blocks from the trail head of the Root River State Bike Trail and the Harmony-Preston State Bike Trail.

We are also walking distance to restaurants.

809 Hwy 52 North Preston, MN 55965 888-378-2896 507-765-2533

Trout Days Specials Daily Sandwich Specials!

NY Strip & Walleye Pike

Saturday Prime Rib

Sunday Day

(11am-2:30pm)

Roast Pork, Baked Chicken, and Broiled Cod Hwy 52 & 16 Preston, Minnesota 507-765-3388

As close to home as we can make it!

ATM Available 24/7!

100 Saint Anthony St. N Preston, MN 55965 507-765-3823

Friday Night

Sunday Evening (4pm-Close)

NY Strip & Walleye Pike

al larson & sons 507-765-2405

Plumbing & Heating 308 St. Anthony St. • Preston, MN

Air Conditioning CheCk-ups

Welcome to trout Days Bauer Built Tire Have fun TrouT Days Weekend!

Hwy. 52 N • Preston, MN 507.765.9871

Enjoy Trout Days Weekend!

Preston, MN 55965 • (507)765-2700

B&B Bowl

401 Kansas St NW • Preston, MN • 507-765-2522

Join us on Mother’s Day!

Because we know how much we love and appreciate our mothers, join us on Mother’s Day for breakfast, lunch or supper on Mother’s Day at the B&B Bowl. The first 75 mothers will receive a gift from us at B&B as a thank you for all you do!

Youth/Adult Scotch Doubles Tournament Sunday, May 21, 2017 - 2pm $10 per person/$20 per team entry

Scratch, non-handicapped • Team to consist of one youth & one adult Youth age - 17 & younger, adult age - 18+ • Tourney is open to everyone!

You don’t have to be a sanctioned or a league bowler!

Come out & have fun! Sign up at bar or call 507-765-2522

Congratulations to

Ron Laughlin & Sandy Amundson this year’s Trout Days Grand Marshals!

At Park Lane Estates we offer a variety of activities and services to meet each resident’s personal needs.

Rent starting at $790 • 3 Meals a Day • Housekeeping & Laundry • Entertainment & Activities • Transportation around town • Go out for lunch or just for a ride • Help with setting up appointments • Hair dresser available every week • Podiatrist available

• 24/7 Awake staff • RN/LPN on call • First Alert Pendants • Weekly Bible study and church • Room available for family gathering with coffee and lemonade provided • Respite Care for short - or long-term as needed

Come Join the fun times

Park Lane Estates

Assisted Living

111 Fillmore Place SE, Preston, MN 507-765-9986 • 507-259-3291

If you would lIke to advertIse on the Preston Page, call Jason at 507-251-5297 for more InformatIon.

Preston Trout Days Have fun at Trout Days!

Sally GibSon owner/Hair Designer

Custom Color Printing • Vinyl Lettering • Signs Screen Printing • Embroidery • Offset Printing Vehicle Wraps Full Color

Call (507) 765-4773 • 100 Main St. SW • Preston mn

for the ultimate salon experience

Enjoy Preston Trout Days • May 19, 20, 21 • See you There!

Ristau Farm Service Preston 507.765.3873 ristaufarmservice@gmail.com

www.kellyprintingandsigns.com

JuliaClaire Consignment &laire Variety ulia

J C A Quality Consignment Shop

144 Main St • Preston, MN • (507) 765-2399 Preston’s only shop for Quality Clothing Julia Claire

OPeN Daily MONDay-SaturDay

Enjoy Trout Days!

See you at Trout Days!

MAY IS MAYTAG MONTH!

Sandy’S Preston Hair Minnesota 765-2253 affair

Root RiveR AppliAnces & FlooR coveRings

Enjoy Trout Days!

Whirlpool & Maytag Appliances

• seeds • feeds

Closed saturday, May 20 Sales & Service

stop in At ouR new locAtion At 216 st. pAul stReet s

Preston, MN • 507-765-4780

During Trout Days Enjoy…

• fertilizers • chemicals

Preston Dairy & Farm association

601 W. Highway 52 • Canton • 507-743-2250 304 Fillmore St. E. • Preston • 507-765-2484

Cold Pop • Fresh Sandwiches Fresh Salads • Ice Cream • Novelties

Preston, MN 507-765-2465 www.myprestonfoods.com

Scheevel and Sons, Inc. (507) 765-4756

We encourage you to get out and enjoy trout days!

1300 Energy Drive, Preston, MN 55965 507.765.2284 | Fax 507.765.4575 Toll free 1.888.809.6637 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30 Saturday by Appointment www.rootriverhardwoods.com

Teri Klaehn CPA,

1946 “Bantam” First Backhoe From the Early Days to 2016

Precision Laser Excavating Specialties: Ponds, Waterways, Terraces, Driveways, Building Sites and More.

Scheevel & Sons, Inc. Keeps Changing to Meet Your Needs

26 Years In The Makin g

Ron (507-273-9796), Aaron (507-272-3923), Eric, & Nate Scheevel 17057 Kind Rd. • Preston, MN

LLC

Tax, Payroll and Accounting Services

Quickbooks ProAdvisor

Celebrating 5 years in July in Preston!

Thanks for making it feel like home.

125 St. Paul St., Preston, MN • 507-765-3696 • Teri@tklaehncpa.com

• Lodging • Rentals • Clothing • Ice Cream • Snacks • Drinks P.O. Box 423 • Preston, Minnesota 55965 507-765-2460 www.trailhead-inn.com Located at the Preston Trailhead

If you would lIke to advertIse on the Preston Page, call Jason at 507-251-5297 for more InformatIon.

Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips!

Monday, May 15, 2017

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Lost in Whalan

BUSINESSES: ACCEPTING

PAYMENTS IS EASY

WITH CARD PROCESSING • Your choice of countertop, web or mobile card readers • All terminals accept EMV chip cards • Custom program to fit your business needs See us to get started.

Subject to approval.

Visit us online at www.merchantsbank.com

Member FDIC

Some folks do get lost in Whalan and we advise them to STAND STILL and look around.

Which leads us to tell you about what is happening on Saturday, May 20. That is when the little town of Whalan (population 63) once again hosts the annual STAND STILL PARADE. Festivities are from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., with music, food and fun activities.

At 10 a.m. the Zumbrota Community Band will be featured at the gazebo. Enjoy the music of Walter Bradley and Steve Arnold as you enter town. Egg McWhalans are ready for you to enjoy. Artists and vendors line the bicycle trail with their wares and demonstrations. Visit with your favorites and meet some new folks.

Beginning at 11 a.m., until 12 p.m. is the official time the parade is up and running, err… we mean, STANDING STILL for you to walk in and about. The Lanesboro High School Band marches in place during the parade. The grand marshalls are Joan and Ernie Johnson, who have worked tirelessly for many years to make the SSP run smoothly. Since they are not going anywhere fast, you can have a leisurely conversation about the history of the SSP. From 12-3 p.m., the Rutabaga Brothers take the stage. They entertain you with their blues sound…an upbeat and danceable R&B combo (www.rutabagabrothers.com). They are not to be missed.

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Purchase tickets for the many food items available, including lefse, brats, turkey sandwiches, floats, fresh fruit and desserts.

Tickets are also needed for activities and raffle items.

This year we are including a basket raffle with generous donations by many members of the community. An attendant will assign you a number and will mark your pre-purchased tickets for you to drop into the baskets of your choice. Drawings will occur prior to 3 p.m. and winning numbers will be posted and/or announced so you may take your winnings with you.

A new option included this year is a bungee trampoline experience. Check our website, www. standstillparade.org for the cost; this will be collected separately from the SSP ticket purchases.

Check out the petting zoo, win prizes at the duck pluck, and participate in exciting bed races.

Sponsors and donators we would like to thank include Acentek, MiEnergy, Treasures on the Trail, Commonweal Theatre, Aroma Pie Shop, Merchants Bank, Gator Greens, Cedar Valley Resort, the City of Whalan, and Lanesboro Sales Commission.

Don’t miss a visit to the museum (up the hill ½ block) for an informative visit with local historians.

Join us on May 20 for a few hours in Whalan and lose yourself in fun, community, music and good food. Perhaps we will see you riding through this summer on the bike trail. We all say “welcome.”

Preston Preston Trout Days Days Trout Preston equiPment Preston equiPment Lisa’s Klip N Kurl Jct. 52 & 16, Preston, MN &• Phone: 507-765-3803 MN • Phone: 507-765-3803 Jct. 52 16, Preston, www.prestonequip.com www.prestonequip.com

Enjoy TrouT DayS May 19, 20, 21

507-765-5430 206 St. Paul St. SW, Preston

Your Southeast Minnesota John Deere Super Store Your Southeast Minnesota John Deere Super Store

Lisa’s Klip N Kurl

Enjoy TrouT DayS May 19, 20, 21

507-765-5430 206 St. Paul St. SW, Preston

NP Community Garage Sale Leftovers

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NP Community Garage Sale Leftovers *Please place household items in a closable cardboard box or plastic tote and cloth, shoes, hats, and tote bags in garbage bags *Please place household items in a closable cardboard box or plastic tote and (Please remove all price tags from items, unless they are new) cloth, shoes, hats, and tote bags in garbage bags What We Can Take: (Please remove all price tags from items, unless they are new) • Musical Instruments • Clothing • Recording and Performance Equipment What We Can Take: • Jackets

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• Musical Instruments • Cookware, Dishware, Glassware, Flatware • Shoes/Boots • Clothing • Food Preparation Utensils, Service Utensils • Recording and Performance Equipment • Belt, Scarves, Ties, Hats, Caps • Jackets • Sporting Equipment • Cookware, Dishware, Glassware, Flatware • Gloves, Mittens • Shoes/Boots • Games, Puzzles, Journals, Stationary • Food Preparation Utensils, Service Utensils • Table Linens • Belt, Scarves, Ties, Hats, Caps • Wrapping Paper, Cards • Sporting Equipment • Bedding, Throw Pillows • Gloves, Mittens • Office and School Supplies • Games, Puzzles, Journals, Stationary • Curtains • Table Linens • Computer Equipment ( No old monitors or systems) • Wrapping Paper, Cards • Satchels, Purses, Wallets • Bedding, Throw Pillows • Hardwired Electrical Fixtures • Cases • Office and School Supplies • Wall Hangings, Pictures, Frames, Art• Curtains • Toys • Computer Equipment ( No old monitors or systems) • Satchels, Purses, Wallets • Knick-knacks, Collectibles • Luggage, Packs • Hardwired Electrical Fixtures • Cases • Candles and holders, burners • Jewelry • Wall Hangings, Pictures, Frames, Art • Toys • Oil and Electric Lamps • Eyewear • Knick-knacks, Collectibles • Luggage, Packs • Craft Supplies, Craft Tools and Equipment • Hairclips, Bows and Bandanas • Candles and holders, burners Saturday, May 20th • Jewelry • Craft Displays • Smal Electrical Appliances, Tools • Oil and Electric Lamps • Home and Garden Devices and Tools• Eyewear • Camera Equipment • Craft Supplies, Craft Tools and Equipment Music• Clocks, 8:30pm - 12:30am• Auto Devices and Tools • Hairclips, Bows and Bandanas Radios, telephones, Answering • Craft Displays • Pet products (Non-perishable only) • Smal Electrical Appliances, Tools • Sewing Machines $10 Cover • Home and Garden Devices and Tools • Seasonal Items and Holiday Decorations • Camera Equipment • Audio Equipment, Video Equipment • Auto Devices and Tools • Small Electronics - that fit into 18” box • Clocks, Radios, telephones, Answering Street• Gaming Dance &equipment Beer Garden Products and • Pet products (Non-perishable only) (see list of exclusions below) • Sewing Machines • Seasonal Items and Holiday Decorations • Audio Equipment, Video Equipment What We Can’t Take: • Small Electronics - that fit into 18” box If you have any questions, please call Products and equipment • Gaming • Gas/Oil • Furniture (see list of exclusions below) Nate: 507-319-9918 or • Computers - Printer/Scanners/Monitors • Baby Cribs/Baby Baths NP Community Office: 507-319-7838 What We Can’t Take: • Car Seats • TV Entertainment Centers If you have any questions, please call • Dirty/Moldy/Filthy Items • Books • Gas/Oil • Furniture Nate: 507-319-9918 or • Christmas Trees • Tube TVs • Computers - Printer/Scanners/Monitors • Baby Cribs/Baby Baths NP Community Office: 507-319-7838 • Appliances • Large Exercise Equipment • Car Seats • TV Entertainment Centers • Beds/Frames • Dirty/Moldy/Filthy Items • Books • Christmas Trees • Tube TVs • Appliances • Large Exercise Equipment • Beds/Frames

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College should not be free

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that employers request if everyone went to college for free.

If you are serious about attending college, then you will find a way to pay for it. You should start by picking a university or program that is realistic for you and one you will be able to pay for when you graduate. There are so many resources available to seniors and college students to help fund colMarzolf ~ Olson lege. The resources are not hard to find and if money is an issue, you Allan and Diane Marzolf of will have no trouble finding them. Preston, Minn., would like to Those who don’t wish to seek out announce the engagement and the assistance will just have bigger upcoming marriage of their daughter Jordyn to Brent Olson, debt when they graduate.

An awesome place to look for son of Michael and Toni Olson of financial assistance is at local and Birnamwood, Wis. big business; many places offer Jordyn is a 2009 graduate of numerous scholarships for college Fillmore Central High School. students to help them pay for col- Jordyn earned her bachelor’s lege. There are also many memo- degree in Elementary Education rial scholarships available to apply from Minnesota State University, for. Many organizations also offer Mankato. She is employed a generous scholarships to college a 4K teacher at the Woodson students. There are also grants, YMCA, Wausau School District which don’t need to be payed Community Site. back, that can be awarded to col- Brent is a 2001 graduate from Wittenberg-Birnamwood High lege students.

When you apply to a college, School. Brent earned his bachyou will also apply for financial elor’s degree in Criminal Justice aid. Financial aid will allow you from University of Wisconsin to take out loans and not make Oshkosh and his master’s degree in a payment until you graduate. Management in Criminal Justice These loans also have a very low from Globe University. Brent is interest rate. Financial aid also employed through the City of gives out grants to students who Wausau, as a police officer. they feel need that extra bit of Joydyn and Brent will be married June 24, 2017, in Wausau, Wis. help.

Attending college should not be free. College could never be free as someone will always be paying. Free college would feel too much like high school all over Our 1st “Mom’s Day” again. If you do wish to attend college, there are many resources without you. A large will help you pay for it. There come-and-go gathering that are many scholarships available will not be. Really to students that are offered by numerous business and organizamissed by all. Thanks When you apply to college, again to all that had kind tions. you will have the ability to take words and also loved out student loans to help cover the “Arlene.” It’s so hard but cost until you can afford it.

Kendyl Bennett is a student at shes just fine now, Fillmore Central High School. She Quanrud ~ DeSilvey with dad. is one of eight area students par- Matt and Karen Quanrud of in the Journal Writing Preston are pleased to announce - Arlene Rain Family ticipating Project, now in its eighteenth year. the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Rose Quanrud to Jordan Ryan DeSilvey, son of Jim and Beth DeSilvey of Perry, Iowa.

Maternal grandparents are Jerome Hansen and the late Helen Hansen of Mankato, Minn., (formerly of Delavan, Minn.). Jennifer is a 2011 graduate of Fillmore Central and a 2015 graduate of Drake Mike Walsh graduated from Winona State University University in Des Moines, Iowa. with honors in Athletic Training. Next, he will be She currently is a third grade pursuing graduate school to obtain a teacher in Perry, Iowa. Jordan is a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. graduate of Penn Foster Education and is currently employed as a cyclist mechanic at the Blue Ridge Cyclery in Charlottesville, Va. They will be making their home in Charlottesville, Va. Their wedding will take place in Perry, Iowa, at La Post on Saturday, June 17, 2017.

By Kendyl Bennett College should not be free. College will never be free because someone will have to pay for it. Our government does not have enough money to fund college for everyone. If college was free to students, it would be a repeat of high school. There are plenty of resources for students who wish to attend college. Many business, Kendyl Bennett organizations, and people offer generous scholarships. Students have the ability to take out loans that can be payed off after college when they are more financially stable.

The thought of free college is almost unrealistic. There is no way college can be free because someone will have to pay the teachers and cover other expenses. The federal and state governments are already in enough debt, and adding college on top of that would not make sense. They would never get out of debt and get ahead.

Making college free would be too similar to high school. People would not take it as serious as they would if they were paying the price. People would go because their friends did and the value of college degrees would lower. Students would lack the qualifications

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A little of this, A little of that.

By Kathy Little

I am not a “Jill of all trades.”

Machines sense my fear and love intimidating me or worse yet break down when I touch them!

My husband thinks it is all my fault. He scoffs when I explain that machines hate me. Sometimes he even insinuates I am making excuses to avoid work He showed me how to start the lawn mower and explained the RIGHT WAY (his way) to mow the lawn. After mowing just one row of grass, the left front wheel fell off. “Kathy, never touch this lawn mower again,” he yelled at me. What is a sane woman to do?

I decided to help around the house by hanging pictures. I even bought myself a cute tool kit complete with tiny hammer and screwdriver and a wrench thing. Somehow I purchased defective nails. Not one of them would hammer in straight. I didn’t give up even when some of the plaster fell off the wall.

One of the hints from Heloise

explained those holes could be filled with toothpaste. They didn’t look too bad afterwards and gave the walls a nice, minty smell. My husband, Jim thinks Heloise is an idiot and some other words not fit for a family orientated newspaper.

So I bought new nails and practiced pounding them into a board in the garage. My aim improved tremendously. Jim did appear impressed. Maybe simple tools hate me, too. The next time I was ready to hang a picture, I could not find my tool kit. I looked everywhere. Someone had obviously stolen it. When I complained to Jim, he remained calm. Then he told me not to worry about it or to buy another tiny, cute tool kit. If anything needed to be nailed on or screwed in, he was my man. What a guy! Jim is the master of all trades. However, I did bring some skills to the marriage. I know how to make ice cubes and cook.

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LACF joins forces for electronic sign

By Barb Jeffers The Lanesboro Area Community Foundation (LACF) has been working with several other Lanesboro organizations to provide an electronic information sign for the city of Lanesboro and soon the sign will be installed.

According to Louise Wolfgramm with the LACF “the need for a sign to communicate school information and events was identified by the local Lions Club” and she states “LACF saw an opportunity to partner with the Lions and expand the signs purpose to include community events as well” which could give more information to a greater number of people in the city.

The cost of the electronic sign is $20,000 which was raised by several organizations coming together for a common cause.

“Commitments to fund the sign were made by the Lions, LACF, the Fire Department, the American Legion, the EDA and the Lanesboro Public Schools,” as well as in-kind donors says Wolfgramm.

A grant from the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) was also awarded as “they made $10,000 available to each of the community foundations that

they sponsor, in celebration of their 30th anniversary,” explains Wolfgramm.

“The criteria for receiving one of these grants was that the project had to benefit the whole community and it needed to be collaborative with other organizations” she notes.

The ever-philanthropic Kelly Printing and Signs will be providing the sign at their cost and the LACF anticipates other in-kind contributions from Norse Valley Construction and Huntington Electric as well as others.

The sign is to be located on school grounds and will face Parkway Avenue. The approximate date of installation is June 15, 2017.

“Information on the sign will be school and community events. School information would include academic, cultural and athletic events. Community information would include any information that would benefit the whole community and announce events that are open to the public” states Wolfgramm.

“The school will operate and maintain the sign” notes Wolfgramm.

“SMIF makes investments for economic growth in 20 southern

Minnesota counties. In addition to providing fiduciary agency, asset management and technical support for the community foundations, SMIF is a catalyst for economic growth through $5 million in annual awards for programming, loans and grants.

Focus areas for SMIF are entrepreneur development and early childhood development” states Wolfgramm.

“The idea of a community foundation for Lanesboro came from Lanesboro resident, LuAnn Wilcox, who was aware that other SE MN communities had foundations, but Lanesboro did not. she approached the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation for assistance in getting a foundation started in Lanesboro” which got the ball rolling for the establishment of the LACF. “SMIF hosted a community meeting in Lanesboro in early 2015 to explain how a community foundation could benefit Lanesboro and how SMIF would help. That first meeting brought approximately 40 community members together. Following the first meeting several people met “a number of times” to decide how to move forward” states Wolfgramm.

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Wolfgramm and Barb Schramm “agreed to reach out to a cross section of the community to assess how a foundation would fit into Lanesboro,” explains Wolfgramm.

“We interviewed about 25 people and found great support for the idea of a foundation that would focus on the needs of the residents” of Lanesboro, says Wolfgramm.

Those interviews proved vital as Wolfgramm states “in our survey of the community we found agreement that the arts community has strong support and the civic focus on tourism is strong and creative. We heard that a foundation to help build and sustain a vital and healthy community for the children, families and seniors who live in Lanesboro is desired” by those who shared their opinions.

The Lanesboro Area Community Foundation held its first board meeting in May 2016. At that meeting five founding members were elected including Louise Wolfgramm, Chair; Amanda Larsen, Vice-Chair, Barb Schramm, Secretary; Jim Haugen, Treasurer; and Walter Bradley.

Over the last year Amanda Larsen has completed her one year term and additional board members have been added including Rick Darling, Ken Graner, Linda

Johnson, Brett Clarke, Caleb-Lauritsen-Norby and Duane Bakke.

“We have raised $9,625 to begin our endowment fund and $3,131 for our general operating fund” states Wolfgramm.

The Mission Statement of the Lanesboro Area Community Foundation is “to be a good neighbor by investing in the vitality of the people and community of Lanesboro” and “we will accomplish our mission through flexible, inclusive and innovative investments that meet community needs and advance community health and vitality,” adds Wolfgramm.

“Our core values are to ‘Be a good neighbor’, ‘Build Connections’ and to ‘Pay it forward’ and create a healthy future,” states Wolfgramm.

“We envision that, in 2021 LACF will be known as a good neighbor, engaged community partner and an accessible community resource that makes a real and positive difference in the lives of Lanesboro community members and the community as a whole” says Wolfgramm.

Donations to the LACF are tax deductible and the money stays in your own community. If you know of a community need or project that would improve the City of Lanesboro contact one of the board members.

Peterson approves zoning code; moves to draft legal papers

By Kirsten Zoellner The city of Peterson’s Planning and Zoning Board has spent the last several years reviewing the zoning code and ordinances. At the Wednesday, May 10 council meeting, Zoning Board member Karlin Symons presented some changes to the council.

In regards to conditional use permits, Symons indicated that the permits are issued based on the request so long as it meets code and that it must be used for that purpose. The length of time to process a request and the cost of the permit were also discussed.

“It has to come to planning and zoning first. It should not be a complicated process,” noted Symons.

“If they have their ducks in a row, it shouldn’t take more than 30 days,” suggested Councilor Loren Rue, who is also on the board.

Mayor Tim Hallum indicated that at a maximum, 60 days should be sufficient, assuming there is cooperation from the property owners. He also indicated that costs should be restructured and that a break down needs to be made. Currently, a Conditional Use Permit is a $400

permit fee.

“In light of the new zoning code, it’s good time to look at the fee schedule,” agreed Symons.

Clerk Chris Grindland will review permit uses and aim to determine a new rate structure.

He will present his findings at the June council meeting. It was also approved to appoint Grindland the city’s zoning administrator.

Councilor Rue also touched on an upcoming review of properties to ensure they are not in violation of city ordinances. In 2016 a number of properties were out of compliance and the city issued letters to the property owners with direction to bring the properties into compliance prior to any other type of city action. Rue and Grindland will conduct the reviews and document those out of ordinance compliance. They will identify to council by property parcel only. The council will decide what action is taken, if any, at the June meeting.

Related to ordinances, the city will be moving forward with drafting legal papers for an unresolved issue with property owner Gary Quarve. “Nothing has been

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the next few months.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Wednesday,

Electric rates from MiEnergy taken care of since the beginning of the year,” said Mayor Hallum. to the city have dropped just June 14, at 6 p.m., at city hall.

“Do we move to legal action and slightly. The city will watch the The public is encouraged to fund to see how it performs move on with this?”

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Councilor Gail Boyum indicated that the Quarves would be responsible for legal costs, should the city be proven correct. “I believe we’re correct in our ordinances,” she added, also noting legal counsel has reviewed the ordinance issue.

“This issue has been on our agenda for many months and the party has been given every opportunity to respond,” added Councilor Rue. The council approved the measure unanimously.

In other news, the city is hoping to add two new benches and some trees around the playground area that was finished in the city park last year. Councilor THIS IS WHAT ULTIMATE Gail Boyum initially suggested COMFORT LOOKS LIKE. the city use some of the $7,000 Another way we make you feel better. in the campground fund. However, Mayor Tim Hallum noted — RECEIVE UP TO — UP TO 72 MONTHS the sizeable park was able to be OR 0% INTEREST $ secured at no cost to the city.

FINANCING* “We should be able to buy a — IN REBATES* — couple of benches and trees out WITH THE PURCHASE OF A QUALIFYING LENNOX HOME COMFORT SYSTEM. of the general fund.”

RECEIVE A FREE LENNOX HEALTHY Councilor Loren Rue suggested the city seek price quotes on CLIMATE HUMIDIFIER WITH PURCHASE the benches and trees and then OF A COMPLETE HOME SYSTEM.** make a determination on where the funding would come from.

A motion to seek quotes, with a not to exceed cost of $2,500, was made by Councilor Dave Colbenson, seconded by Boyum, and passed unanimously.

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Harmony City Council approves firemen’s memorial

By Hannah Wingert A blueprint for the proposed firemen’s memorial was reviewed by the Harmony City Council at their May 9 meeting. The Harmony Fire Department would like to raise money to install the memorial, which would honor past, present, and future firemen of Harmony. Currently, there is a monument surrounded by three flagpoles in front of the fire hall.

The proposed memorial would be placed to the side of the flags in front of the meeting room in the firehall.

The plans for the firemen’s monument included a bronze statue surrounded by a brick patio with benches around the perimeter of the circle. Plaques with names of past firemen will also adorn the area.

“It will look really nice,” Council member and volunteer firefighter Kyle Morem said about the proposed memorial.

The council approved a motion giving the Harmony Fire Department permission to begin fundraising for the memorial.

The sewer lines in several areas of Harmony were televised in an

effort to figure out where the private sewers go. “We had success, but we don’t know what’s going to be done for sure, if anything,” City Maintenance Director Chris Johnson said.

City Administrator Jerome Illg assured the council that the city engineer, Brett Grabau is working on the issue.

Johnson also noted that several streets in Harmony have serious problems with potholes. “There are a lot of places that are completely shot,” he noted.

The Harmony EDA board reviewed seven choices for the city logo and narrowed their selection down to one, with several changes to it. The logo will be redone with the changes desired and presented to the board at their next meeting.

The Harmony Spirits project is still on track, but the opening date had to be pushed back to December 1. Nothing has been heard about the bike trail extension lately, but the EDA will be following up on it with legislature.

The Harmony Vet Clinic is purchasing several lots from the

city near Oak Meadow Meats and plans to move the clinic to a larger facility on the site. Plans are also being made to expand the clinic’s services and add more staff members.

The Park Board has been working out the details of the summer rec program and are looking forward to kicking it off.

After touring the city parks, the members of the Park Board recommended that the hobos be removed from Hobo Park as they are dry rotting and falling apart, making them a public safety hazard. Illg will contact Slim Maroushek to determine what he wants done with the wooden statues that he originally carved for the city around 15 years ago and to inform him that they will need to be moved as they are beyond repair.

The Arts Board is looking for another student member for their board as they currently only have one.

The Harmony Library Board is in the process of determining what needs to be done to re-do the patio outside of the library. The whole area needs to be re-cemented and

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asked if the city would consider donating anything to the fund.

Council member Debbie Swenson suggested that the library complete their fundraising efforts and then the city could cover the remainder needed. More information will be available after the next library board meeting.

The next Harmony City Council meeting will be held on June 13 at 7 p.m.

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Fillmore Central 5th and 6th graders participated in Arbor Day activities with the City of Preston, DNR and Fillmore County Soil and Water.

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Houston City Council approves nature center zip-line

By Eric Leitzen The Houston City Council met on Monday, May 8 at the Houston City Hall. In attendance were Houston City Administrator Peterson, Deputy Clerk Hegland, Mayor Olson, and Council members Knutson, Sanden, Krage, and Schutte. Following a Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting regarding property classification and valuation, the meeting began at 6:13 p.m.

Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the council opened the meeting to public comment, then moved on to the business on the agenda. First, the council approved a proposed “zip line” for the Houston Nature Center.

The council heard from a citizen who was constructing a play house at the site, who explained how the idea for the zip line came about, along with supplying diagrams of the proposed structure. He mentioned that the structure would not technically be considered a zip line, but would instead fall under the

heading of “minor playground equipment like climbing walls” for insurance purposes. The proposed structure is much closer to the ground that a proper zip line, and Administrator Peterson noted that it would be classified more as a “modified swing set.” After looking over the schematic and asking a few questions regarding safety and the design of the handles, the council voted unanimously to approve the construction of the zip line structure.

The council then heard a proposal regarding the replacement of the park entrance sign for the Nature Center off of Highway 76. Administrator Peterson related that the city received an offer from the State Health Improvement Program to fund $1,500. Peterson noted that they had received funds from the SHIP program in the past, and the remainder of the sign will be paid for by the Friends of the Nature Center. Of note was a feature of the sign that allowed

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Next, Administrator Peterson asked the council to approve the installation of an air exchanger for the city hall building. Peterson cited concerns due to the lack of windows and air movement in the building, particularly with the ambulance exhaust coming in from the attached garage. The council moved and approved the proposal unanimously. Peterson then explained that the computer used by city Finance Director Larry Jerviss was beginning to run loudly, and asked the council approve the purchase of a new computer before this one suffered a possible crash. The computer was originally purchased in 2009, and Peterson estimated a replacement desktop model with all necessary software would run around $700. Peterson mentioned that the plan is to replace one computer at a time as the devices age, rather than having to wait until they all need replacement. The council unanimously approved Peterson replacing the computer for the Finance Director.

The council then approved the city’s contract renewal with Waste Management. Administrator Peterson noted that the rates from Waste Management had been raised recently and the city prices had not yet been raised to reflect that. The council asked both the finance director and city administrator to make sure the city’s numbers matched those of Waste Management in the event of future increases.

The council also unanimously approved using Flaherty and Hood as an alternate legal services firm for the city in special circumstances. Administrator Peterson requested the authori-

zation to call upon Flaherty and Hood “if it is in the city’s best interest.” Peterson mentioned that their current legal services firm has been increasingly busy, and there are some circumstances that are time-sensitive and more of a specialty for Flaherty and Hood. Peterson replied that she would use Flaherty and Hood almost exclusively for zoning other municipal matters that are specialized to their agency, using the primary agency for real estate, prosecution, contracts, and other services.

Police Chief Breault then spoke to the council about the possibility of securing a new area for impound and storage, noting that his current area faces a danger of being overcrowded.

Chief Breault said he had been working with City Maintenance Superintendent Randy Thesing in securing a new fenced-in area. Thesing explained to the council that they have scouted an area southeast of the fire station, “space you can’t really put a building on,” to use for a 50’ by 50’ square fenced area. Thesing has spoken to Moe Fencing of Holmen, Wis., who had quoted him around $5,000 for the fencing project. Thesing also mentioned that being near to the fire department would allow them to run power to the new impound area for security cameras or lights. The council agreed to table the idea until more bids can be gathered for the proposed project.

Additionally, the city heard infrastructure updates regarding the replacement of manholes on Cedar Street, the opening of bids for drinking water treatment project on June 7, and cracked curbs on Ellsworth Street. The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.

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Fillmore County Police Reports Chatfield Police Department Makaila Cerine Skadsem, 18, Spring Grove, Minn.; 4/23/2017, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,500 until 4/25/2019), Total Fees $620. Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 362 days for two years). Credit for time served: three days. Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (4/25/2017): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Contact probation officer as directed, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Complete Alcohol Assessment, Follow recommendations of evaluation, Attend MADD Impact Panel and DWI class as recommended by Court Services,

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Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Jerry Sam Arnold, 63, Preston, Minn.; 3/24/2017, DWI – Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 4/25/2018), Total Fees $415.

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and weekends (if eligible). Jail time to be completed by June 1. Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (4/24/2017): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign all releases of information, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Submit to Chemical Testing, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Attend MADD Impact Panel, Educational assessment/program - DUI Education Class - defendant will attend support meetings at the direction of court services, Cognitive skill training, Take medications in the prescribed dosage and frequency, Maintain employment and residence, No assault/aggressive/ threatening behavior, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Follow all State and Federal criminal laws, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if charged with any new crime, if change address, employment, or telephone number, and/or if have contact with law enforcement, Sign releases of information as directed, Pay restitution before fines, fees and surcharges. 1/21/2017, Obstruct Legal Process – Interfere with Peace Officer, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 4/24/2018), Total Fees $300. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).

Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (4/24/2017): Comply with all terms and conditions as set in Count 3 (above).

Robyn Esther Dudley, 31, Chatfield, Minn.; 4/18/2017, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Diane Elizabeth Dungy, 44, Harmony, Minn.; 2/16/2017, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Katrina Lynn Grabau, 20, Spring Valley, Minn.; 4/4/2017, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Justin Bunthean Khan, 27, Rochester, Minn.; 1/27/2017, Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property – No Consent, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,500 until 4/24/2019), Total fees including restitution ($800) $1,390. Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 359 days for two years). Credit for time served: one day. Serve: weekends (if eligible). Jail time to be completed

by June 1; defendant may serve his jail term in Olmsted County at his own expense. Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (4/24/2017): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Contact probation officer as directed, Sign releases of information as directed, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if charged with any new crime, if change address, employment, or telephone number, and/or if have contact with law enforcement, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by

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probation officer, Follow all State and Federal criminal laws, Write letter of apology, Obtain GED, Maintain employment, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Pay restitution before fines, fees and surcharges.

Patrick Louis Laganiere, 51, Lanesboro, Minn.; 8/19/2016, Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/ Noisy/Obscene, Fine $1,000 (stay $900 until 4/21/2018), Total Fees $190. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 86 days for one year).

Credit for time served: four days.

Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (4/21/2017): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign all releases of information, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/ treatment, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/ controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Submit to Chemical Testing, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Take medications in the prescribed dosage and frequency, Domestic abuse counseling/treatment - complete Domestic Violence Education class, No assault/aggressive/ threatening behavior, Mental Health Evaluation or Diagnostic evaluation as deemed appropriate by court services and follow any recommendations, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if charged with any new crime, if change address, employment, or telephone number, and/or if have contact with law enforcement, Educational assessment/program.

Jennifer Lynn McDaniel, 36, Spring Valley, Minn.; 11/28/2016, Domestic Assault/ Harm, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 4/25/2018), Total Fees $390.

Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 89 days for one year). Credit for time served: one day. Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (4/25/2017): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation - take any programs that are recommended, Contact probation officer as directed, No assault/ aggressive/threatening behavior, Sign all releases of information, Mental Health Evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs - with the exception of prescribed medications, No mood-altering chemicals, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Follow recommendations of evaluation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Take medications in the prescribed dosage and frequency, Firearms order given to defendant - she states she does not have any.

Deeanna Mae Much, 25, Marengo, Iowa; 4/14/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Mark Francis Mullen, 35, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 2/12/2017, SpeedSee POLICE Page 28 

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ing (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Sueann Kay Ott, 55, Decorah, Iowa; 4/12/2017, Speeding (49/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Richard Dilworth Walker, 49, Dubuque, Iowa; 4/22/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

MN Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division Ian Carl Bjorgum, 22, Wahpeton, N. Dak.; 2/18/2017, Permission Required to Enter Agricultural Land for Outdoor Recreation Purposes, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

Joseph Jerome Dubord, 23, Rochester, Minn.; 2/20/2017, Permission Required to Enter Agricultural Land for Outdoor Recreation Purposes, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

MN State Patrol – Rochester Michael Allen Berger, 44, Fargo, N. Dak.; 4/10/2017, Speed Exceed in Special Zone set

by Commissioner (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Troy Ervin Burger, 49, Kenyon, Minn.; 4/21/2017, Use Radar Detector or Operate Commercial Vehicle Equipped with Radar Detector, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

Rodney Victor Cantrall, 51, Cedarburg, Wis.; 3/8/2017, Motor Carrier – Driver Qualifications – Not Physically Qualified Per Subpart E, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

Justin James Cole, 25, Rochester, Minn.; 2/14/2017, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Elizabeth A. Dollar, 60, Springfield, Ill.; 4/22/2017, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Tamang Bishal Gole, 31, Blacksburg, Va.; 4/1/2017, Display Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $120.

Jennifer Backus Hardman, 36, St. Paul, Minn.; 3/20/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Eliseo Hernandez, 25, Norcross, Ga.; 3/8/2017, Driver Has

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No Record of Duty Status in Possession (Log Book), Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

Lacy Max Hurlocker, 67, White Bear Lake, Minn.; 4/22/2017, Speeding (72/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Jason Scott Krahmer, 26, Cresco, Iowa; 4/6/2017, Speeding (66/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Lawrence Thomas Lanoux, 65, Stillwater, Minn.; 3/29/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. 3/29/2017, Display Expired Registration, Fine $30.

3/29/2017, No Proof Motor Vehicle Insurance, Fine $200.

Nicole Amanda Meyerhofer, 31, Grand Meadow, Minn.; 4/5/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Sandra Kay Richardson, 65, Spring Valley, Minn.; 4/5/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Eugene K. Sanders, 44, Bartonville, Ky.; 3/26/2017, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Alice Mary Schilling, 72, Colesburg, Va.; 4/6/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Emelia Kristine Schindeldecker, 19, Rollingstone, Minn.; 4/16/2017, Speed Exceed in Special Zone set by Commissioner (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Sharon Kay Solomonson, 63, Bettendorf, Iowa; 4/22/2017, Speeding (66/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Preston Police Department Hassen Hussen Ahmed, 22, Rochester, Minn.; 2/18/2017, Driver Who is Not Owner Must Later Produce Proof of Insurance, Fine $200, Total Fees $290.

2/18/2017, Expired Driver’s License – Over One Year – No Minnesota Driver’s License, Fine $100.

Andrew Emmett Comstock, 32, Preston, MN; 2/15/2017, Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $25, Total Fees $37.

Rushford Police Department Dustin Michael Brand, 18, Rushford, Minn.; 2/11/2017, Failure to Stop at Stop Signs or Stop Lines, Fine $50, Total Fees $145.

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Pickups, vans, and SUVs are not limited on the rear side and rear windows.

• Headlight/taillights out: All motor vehicles, other than a motorcycle, must be equipped with at least two headlamps and two tail lamps.

• Cracked taillight lens/displaying white light to the rear: Vehicles must display red lights visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear.

• Suspended objects from the rearview mirror: Objects suspended between the driver and the windshield are prohibited. This includes parking and handicap permits. Be sure to take them down when the vehicle is in motion.

• Cracked windshield: A windshield that is cracked or discolored that limits or obstructs proper vision.

• Bumper height violations: Bumpers shall not exceed a height of 20 inches on any passenger automobile, station wagon, or 25 inches on any four-wheel drive multipurpose type vehicle.

• Loud exhaust: Every motor vehicle must be equipped with a muffler in good working condition. It must blend the exhaust noise into the overall noise of the vehicle. No person shall use a muffler cutout. The exhaust system shall not emit or produce a sharp popping or crackling sound.

• License plate lights out/ plates unreadable: A white light is required for the rear license plate to be legible from a distance of 50 feet to the rear.

• Unsecured load: Driver must secure their load to prevent any leaking, blowing, shifting or dropping.

• No seat belt use: Minnesota law states that drivers and passengers in all seating positions must be buckled up or seated

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Officers will stop and ticket unbelted drivers or passengers.

Seat belts must be worn correctly — low and snug across the hips, and shoulder straps should never be tucked under an arm or behind the back • No headlight/use in reduced visibility: Headlights must be on from sunset to sunrise when it is raining, snowing, sleeting or hailing; or when visibility is impaired by weather, smoke, fog or conditions that obstruct visibility.

Other common violations include speeding, no proof of insurance, expired registration, only displaying one Minnesota

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•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Semcac bus to Rochester, bus picks up for shopping 9:35am, United Methodist Church, Preston; 10am Fountain State Bank. Call (800) 9443874 to ride. •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30am-12:15pm, Christ Lutheran

Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. All levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •AA Closed meeting, 7pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pio­neer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*

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EMPLOYMENT Experienced Drivers: Earn an average of $70k/yr while enjoying full benefits for you & your family, paid for by Holland. Tired of sleeper cabs? With Holland – stay in a hotel instead! Weekend home time! Visit: HollandProud.com or call: 855-2204875. e1,8,15,22-x ROOT RIVER HARDWOODS, KILN DRIED LUMBER STORE. Looking for a reliable person to work in lumber store, wood working experience helpful.

Benefit package available. Retirement plan. Apply at Hwy 52 N, Preston, MN, 507-765-2284. e8,15-o

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EMPLOYMENT ROOT RIVER HARDWOODS Looking for a reliable person to work in sawmill, benefit package available.

Retirement plan. Apply at Hwy 52, N, Preston, MN, 507-765-2362. e8,15-o HOUSEKEEPING HELP WANTED every other weekend and weekdays.

Call 507-467-2936, ask for Jackie, or stop in at Green Gables Inn. h13TFN-o PLUMBER-HVAC Service Tech Spring Valley area. Competitive pay rates. Good driving record a must. 507346-2860. h13-tfn-o

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We welcome new nurse graduates  Competitive Wages & Benefits  New Shift/Weekend Differential

Contact: Karen Miller, DoN 507.498.3211 Ext. 73427

125 5th Ave SE, Spring Grove MN 55974

Contact Amy (507) 886-4449

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Monday, May 15, 2017

Now HIRIN G

Full-time Over Night Position

• Part-time PM shift every other weekend and fill in during the week • Full-time over night 9pm-7am including every 3rd weekend • Part-time over night every 3rd weekend

Please call 507-765-3837 for more information or stop by for an application, see Andrea Traditions U 515 Washington Street NW U Preston, MN Stanley Jones and Associates, a Medicare Certified Home Care organization within Volunteers of America, is seeking a

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

EMPLOYMENT LOOKING FOR *ADULT* LINE COOK. High school graduate, attention to detail. Stop in the Village Square, Harmony, 10am-5pm. h1TFN-o

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EMPLOYMENT DRIVERS: HOME DAILY! Dedicated runs! Paid weekly! Stellar benefits.

Pneumatic work. CDL-A, good driving record req’d. 319-754-1944 x112. h8,15,22,29-x

MABEL Green Lea Senior Living is Looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference

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"Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status, or any other legally protected characteristic."

Contact Sam

115 N. Lyndale Ave. Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 • EOE

…because the journey matters MAKE A NAME FOR YOURSELF IN FILLMORE COUNTY

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL IS LOOKING FOR A FREELANCE WRITER TO COVER

CHATFIELD SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS If you would like to earn some extra money, there are freelance opportunities available!

If you are interested in joining our news team, contact Assistant Editor Ellen Whalen at

ellen@fillmorecountyjournal.com 507-765-2151

Torgerson/Ostby Floor Coverings Floor coverings installer/helper position in installation of carpet vinyl, wood, tile, as a helper. Experience preferred but not necessary.

40 hours/week.

Call Bryan @ 507-273-8644 or fill out an application at the store in Harmony.

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Full-time RN/Case Manager

We are looking for an intelligent self-motivated person to plan, organize, direct, evaluate and implement a plan of care for residents of a primary care group and to aid in supervising of nursing staff to ensure the resident’s plan of care is carried out.

Competitive wages with many benefit options.

Applications can be found at www.goodshep-rushford.org or picked up on site at 800 Home St, Rushford, MN. Questions can be directed to 507-864-7714.

EMPLOYMENT LANESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT #229 is accepting applications from qualified individuals for the position of Elementary Classroom Teacher for the 2017-2018 school year starting August 25, 2017.

Coaching may also be available with this position. Lanesboro Public School is a progressive P-12 district located in Southeast Minnesota. Send cover letter, application, resume, credentials, transcripts and 3 letters of reference to Superintendent Matt Schultz, 100 Kirkwood St E, Lanesboro MN 55949. Application for the position can be found on our school website (www. lanesboro.k12.mn.us). Application deadline is 5/19/2017. EOE. h8,15-o LANESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT #229 is accepting applications from qualified individuals for the position of Head Boys Track and Head Girls Basketball for the 2017-2018 school year. Applications can be found on our school website (www. lanesboro.k12.mn.us) or may be picked up at the school office, 100 Kirkwood St E Lanesboro, MN. Send application to Jody Peterson-Athletic Director, 100 Kirkwood St E, Lanesboro MN 55949.

Deadline is 5/15/2017. EOE. h8,15-o

GUNDERSEN HARMONY CARE CENTER Where old friends become reacquainted and new friendships are found!

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Full-time Night Nurse Position 10pm-6am & every other weekend

Weekend & Shift Differential Apply online:

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Contact: Sue Lenz, DON (507) 886-6544 Ext: 73377

GUNDERSEN HARMONY CARE CENTER 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939

MABEL Green Lea Senior Living is Looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference

Part-time CNA "Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status, or any other legally protected characteristic."

EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled

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Maple Leaf Services Inc. has provided support for persons with Intellectual Disabilities for the past 40 years. Maple Leaf Services provides competitive wages, health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement for its employees. Full-time and Part -time positions available. Various shifts including PM, late-night and sleep positons.

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding career?

Apply online at mapleleafservices.org or call 507-765-2107 AAE/EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

FULL-TIME PRODUCE MANAGER Rushford Foods is searching for a Produce Manager, responsible for complete operations of this key fresh department. Duties include: customer service, creating eye appealing fresh displays, merchandising display case, forecasting and ordering product, sourcing local produce, inventory control, responsible for department accounting and budgets (related to sales, purchases, shrink, labor and supplies), adhering to proper techniques of food prep and temperature monitoring to ensure food safety, daily cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and prep areas, and assist with other general store duties as directed. Must have a positive customer service attitude, ability to multi-task and willingness to become a produce expert. A typical work schedule will be up to 40 hours per week, with various shifts within the 7am –6pm timeframe daily. Must be willing to work a weekend rotation.

Age requirement is 18 years or older for this position.

Due to the physical demands of this position, must be able to routinely and safely lift, stack and carry 50 lb bags and boxes of products.

Apply in person at Rushford Foods, mail your resume to: Rushford Foods ATTN: Store Manager, PO Box 369 Rushford, MN 55971 or submit online at www.myrushfordfoods.com - employment tab.

Contact Tanya or Joyce

115 N. Lyndale Ave. Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 • EOE

…because the journey matters

FILLMORE COUNTY DAC is accepting applications for

FULL-TIME JOB COACH Daytime hours - Monday through Friday Must have valid driver’s license.

All training is provided.

FILLMORE COUNTY DAC position available

immediately

FULL-TIME DESIGNATED COORDINATOR Daytime hours - Monday through Friday -

Generous paid time off Life insurance Competetive wages Vacation time

Join our great team!

If interested, call Lori at 507-765-3378 for an application, or go to our website, www.fillmorecountydac.com for the application.

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Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI

(507) 346-2060 Cell: (507) 951-2071 Toll-Free: (888) 835-8141

715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com

SPECTION PENDING IN IN 5 DAYS!

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$98,900

214 MAIN ST FOUNTAIN

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3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Large main floor master suite • Remodeled bathrooms • New metal roof • Updated kitchen • Built-in hutch • Main floor laundry • Over sized 2+ garage • Maintenance free siding • D/O $239,900

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815 CRESTWOOD COURT SPRING VALLEY • $285,000

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Professionally constructed custom built 5 bdrm, 3 bath home. Hdwd floors, ceramic tile, large eat-in kitchen & formal dining, main floor laundry, Master bedroom w/m. bath & walk in closet, gas fireplace in living room w/ ceramic surround, lower level walk out w/huge family room, & 2 lg storage rooms. You’ll love the large lot, beautiful deck, landscaped yard, cement drive & cul-de-sac location.

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BUILDING LOT FOR SALE

626 CLIFF STREET NE CHATFIELD

$40,500

$125,000

385 HILLSIDE SR. SE CHATFIELD

Commercial Opportunities 144 MAIN STREET PRESTON

$725,000

3 bedrooms • Large fenced yard • Newer windows • Living room Large corner lot • Close to elementary • Close to golf Great opportunity for business or rental • Main floor is currently • Dining room • Covered patio quiet street rented out • Remodeled apartment with wood floors, high ceilings, course • Open to builders • City Utilities

$139,900

ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE

300 KIRKWOOD ST E. LANESBORO

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14807 HIGHWAY 30 SE CHATFIELD

6.58 acres • Close to new elementary • Edge of city limits • Blacktop road • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Wood floors • Covered patio • Deck • Built-ins • 2 car attached garage • 4+ heated garage/shop (1,536 sq. ft) • 2 additional out buildings • Sold as-is

3 story building with finished basement • 8 rental units for income • All bar equipment will stay • Newer $218,000 elevator • Newer sprinkler system • Updated and 105 ELMWOOD ST. E ready for business • Ideal for bar, restaurant, office LANESBORO (SLANT AVENUE) space, any type of retail • Unlimited possibilities • Was a hotel, medical center and bar

FORESTVILLE STATE PARK

$64,900

507-259-5454 www.toddhadoff.com

15 2ND ST SE CHATFIELD

open floor plan • Large area on 2nd level is open & can be finished into additional rentals

Remodeled and updated • Scenic Lanesboro • Next to State Bike Trail • High traffic area • Unlimited possibilities • Wood floors • High ceilings • Laundry on both levels • 2 bedroom apartment upstairs • Enclosed porch • 2 car garage • New window • Metal roof

$135,000

$114,900

Spud Boy Diner

105 PARKWAY AVE LANESBORO

90 MAIN STREET FOUNTAIN

Great location at the Head of the State Bike Trail • Updated and remodeled • Ideal for retail, office space, storage, rental space • Over 4,000 sq. ft. • Unlimited potential

Owner is retiring • Unique diner (1927 Goodell Diner Car) • High traffic area • Scenic Lanesboro • Located on Main St • Close to state trail • Property runs down to Root River • Room for outside seating • Turn key operation

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If you are looking to build your “dream” home this is a lot in an excellent location.

Located on cul-de-sac road in newer subdivision. Please call me for more information on new tax incentives with the City of Spring Valley for building a new home in 2017!

Chatfield Office Rochester Office 116 N. Main St. 4123 26th St. NW

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814 CRESTWOOD COURT SPRING VALLEY • $23,000

New Office

3 bedrooms • D/O • Formal dining room • Living room • Large open kitchen w/ dining • Wood floors • Main floor 2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, fishing, camping 34868 242 ST laundry • Enclosed porch • Patio • Deck • 2 car garage • Private • Ideal for house or cabin LANESBORO • Storage shed • Private yard overlooking Sylvan Park • 2.5 acres • Minnesota pine wall and ceilings • Shop area in lower level

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4-season porch • Spectaular views • Wrap around deck • Vaulted ceilings • New appliances • 2+ attached heated garage • 32x34 machine shed • Just outside city limits

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LET ME HELP you FIND THE PERFECT HOME OR ACREAGE!

Excellent location on the corner of North Broadway & County Rd 8 (next to SV Dental Center) Commercial building site. For more information, give me a call!

Beautiful 7 +/- Acre building site located just off hard surface road 30 min from Rochester. Wooded acreage, good well and driveway. Old house will removed and old septic will be collapsed. If you are looking for a great building site in the country - this is it! Also includes 3 stall pole shed garage and miscellaneous outbuildings.

This is a split from a larger parcel of property.

Great 3 bedroom 2 bath home located in established neighborhood close to park.

Loads of character & charm with hardwood floors, arched doorways, partially finished basement.

Permanent siding, landscaped & partially fenced yard with storage shed. Priced to sell quickly.

REAL ESTATE

823 NORTH BROADWAY SPRING VALLEY • $69,900

26553 245TH AVE FOUNTAIN, MN • $85,000

313 GRANT ST W SPRING VALLEY, MN • $110,000

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Charming 4 bdrm 2 bath home with character and charm. Hardwood floors, original woodwork, open staircase, paneled doors, French doors, 2 wood fireplaces, walk-up 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!

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109 Houston St NW, PRESTON

2606 Village Rd, DECORAH

316 Prairie Ave E, MABEL

Enjoy your summer! Just blocks from the Upper Iowa Efficiency living! Enjoy this home with several River & easy drive to Decorah. One level living w/ updates including furnace, water heater, 418 Preston St. NW, PRESTON attached 2 car and large corner lot. $124,000 electrical, roof & more! 14x16 carport. Small Simple living, move right in! garden w/several plants. $35,000 Scenic setting & ideal location.

Main floor living plus finished 10277 COUNTY walkout basement. $118,900 116, GRANGER

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

11528 US 52, CANTON

115 Center St E, HARMONY

A slice of country! 2.5 acres on hard surface road. 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom. Detached garage. $75,000

Original details! Updated flooring, countertops and more! 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Corner lot. $90,000

510 St. Anthony St N, PRESTON

Quality 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home w/ several updates. 1 car attached garage plus lg 1 car detached and separate 24 x 20 studio. $109,900

Buildable lots NOLAN VALLEY LOT - 6.37 ACRES

OUTSIDE OF MABEL, RURAL SUBDIVISION WITH TROUT FISHING

HARMONY - SUBDIVISION WITH COUNTRY VIEWS & BUILDING INCENTIVE! NO BUILDER RESTRICTIONS.

PENDING

PENDING

425 2nd Ave SE, Harmony - PENDING 418 Preston St, Preston - PENDING 364 Main St S, Chatfield - PENDING XXXXX Faith Trail, Lanesboro - PENDING 116 Spring St NE, Preston - SOLD 400 Whittier St, Lanesboro - SOLD 408 Main St N, Canton - SOLD

209 Spring St NE, PRESTON

20163 261st Ave, PRESTON

Open House

MAY 17 [ 5-7PM

205 Franklin St NW, PRESTON

Room for everyone! Main home features 3 bedrooms & baths. In-law unit offers a complete package with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, & office. Nice corner lot! $136,900

NEW

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Unique opportunity! Jailhouse Inn includes 12 guest rooms, chef’s kitchen, dining area & more. Private owners suite.

Village Square of HARMONY

Roxanne Johnson

Turn key restaurant located in the heart of downtown. Call today!

2606 Village Rd, BLUFFTON 22 Main Ave N, HARMONY

3 bed, 2 bath ranch near Upper Iowa River.

Excellent location! 2 commercial units $127,000 side-by-side. 2 off street parking spots. $45,900

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

Pending

301 N Robert St, MABEL

Excellent location! Restaurant, full kitchen, dining area plus full bar & seating area. Ample parking. Tons of Potential!

HARMONY

Be your own boss!

Renovated commercial building, don’t miss your opportunity to own this versatile building!

NG

15680 County 9, PRESTON

Giddy up to the country! 4.84 acres offering a historic 3 story hip roof barn & fenced pasture for your 4-footed friends.

Spacious home with character. $119,900 26284 Jack Pine Rd, PRESTON

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 23-PR-17-282 Estate of DELWYN A. BICKNESE, Decedent NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY A Petition for Determination of Descent has been filed with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property

in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent’s last will, if any, and the descent of such property be determined and assigned by this Court to the persons entitled to the property.

Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raided at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed or raised, the Petition may be granted.

IT IS ORDERED and Notice is further given, that the Petition will be heard on June 6, 2017, at 3·40 pm by this Court, Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore

Street, Preston, 55965.

(1) Notice shall be given to all interested persons (Minn. Stat. 524.1-401) and persons who have filed a demand for notice (Minn. Stat. 524.3-204).

(2) Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by: Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing date.

Dated: May 9, 2017 MATTHEW J. OPAT District Court Judge, Probate Division James D. Attwood

Deputy Court Administrator /s/ Mary Specht, Deputy Attorney for Petitioner Name: Daniel L. Ziebell Firm: ZIEBELL LAW OFFICE, P.A. Street: 13 W Main St., PO Box 248 City, State, ZIP: Kasson, MN 55944-0248 Attorney License No.: 280380 Telephone: 507-634-7887 FAX: 507-634-4322 Publish 15,22

Kelsey Bergey

Realtor, GRI 507-251-0281 kelsey@harmonytel.net

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GARAGEâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;SALES

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HUGE MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE. May 19, 8-5, May 20, 8-4. 408 E. Fillmore St, Preston (across from the fairgrounds). Toddler bed, full size bed, chest drawers, papasan chair, car seat, vacuum, bedding, duvet cover, baby bathtub, Harley boots, sump pump, junior, misses, plus size clothing, mens XL-2XL, boys 12-16, young menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s AE, Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister. Wojtkiewicz, Olson, Gaio, Ruesink, Ostern. g15-x

MULTI-FAMILY SALE - 124 Crown Hill Road; May 19 (8:00-5:00) & May 20 (7:30-2:00). Name brand clothing (childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, teen, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s), shoes, jewelry, bedding, toys, books, home dĂŠcor and other household items. g15-x

POP-UP SALE, ODENBRETTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S, 104 MAIN STREET SW, Preston, MN (Lower side of courthouse square) Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Hshld, Man-cave items, Glassware, Pottery, Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Plus Clothing, Much Misc. Fri. 5/19 7:30-2, Sat. 5/20 7:30-noon. *Commercial Building for sale, too* g15-o

SIMMENTAL AND SIM ANGUS YEARLING BULLS. Pulled black and red. Semen checked and ready to go to work. Grass-Lunning Simm., LeRoy, MN. Bob-507-438-9007, Luke-507440-6386 or glsimmentals@gmail.com f8,15,22,29,5,12,19,26,3,10-x

Wanted: Cars, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfn-o

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HUGE RUMMAGE SALE. Friday, May 19 & Saturday May 20. 206 North Ash Street, Canton, MN 55922. Something for everyone! Comic books, bikes, Avon, collectibles, antique golf cart, movies, clothes, etc. g15-x

GARAGE SALE - 12597 U.S. 52 Canton.

This oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big! Leather funiture (cream in color), couch, loveseat and chair, brown leather couch, computer desk, household items, girls clothes sizes 5/6, 7/8, womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing, home decor, clocks, lamps, rugs, mirrors and lots more! Come check it out! Friday, May 19, 7am-5pm, Saturday, May 20, 8am-2pm. g15-x

FOR SALE CLASSIC 1982 CORVETTE: Leather seats, 350 engine, firey red, clean car. Stow-a-way T-top. $7,950.00 OBO. Call 507-383-5245 (if not answer leave message). a8,15,22-x

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REAL ESTATE

JUDI HARRINGTON FARM FOR SALE

10996 COUNTY 22, CALEDONIA, MN 55921

AUTOS

MOTORCYCLES WANTED 1960 & 1970 - All makes! Running & not-running. Cash paid & trailer pickup. Dan: 612/720-2142 (MCAN)

FOR SALE BILLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GUN SHOP. Buy, sell, trade, and repair. We are your local MUCK BOOT dealer. Hours: 7pm-10pm M-F, Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday by appointment. 1 1/4 miles south of Carimona, 19708 Kava Rd, Preston. 507-765-2762 s10eow- o Heat your entire home for free. Certified OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Central Boiler Classic Edge. Call Today!

Theobald Heating Solutions 507-5334523. s1,8,15-o

277 acres of cropland, woodland and buildings - to be offered for sale by sealed bids with bid-off. Property located approximately 4 miles north of City of Caledonia, Houston County, Minnesota. Property includes approximately 183.32 acres of tillable cropland, approximately 93.68 acres of woodland, roads and building site with 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom farm house and outbuildings.

Property to be offered in three separate tracts as follows: TRACT 1: 197.00 acres containing 141.32 acres of cropland and 55.68 acres woodland, farm house and buildings.

Wood pallets. All sizes and wood colors. $5 each. Call 507-251-5297. s23tfn-x FISHING KAYAK. 13â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 4â&#x20AC;? Wilderness System (The Ride), top of the line! Many accessories included. $400-firm. Call 507-886-5582. s15,22-x

FOR RENT

TRACT 2: 80.00 acres W 1/2 SW 1/4 Section 25 lying east of County Rd 22 containing 42 acres of cropland and 38.00 acres of woodland.

Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507251-5297. r28tfn- x

TRACT 3: Entire 277.00 acre parcel consisting of Tract #1 and Tract #2.

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

Sealed bids will be received at the office of Sanden Realty located at 109 West Cedar Street, Houston, Minnesota until Friday, May 26, at 1:00 PM. Bids shall be made in writing, enclosed in sealed envelope and clearly marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harrington Farmâ&#x20AC;? and shall identify the tract bid on. Bids must contain name, address and phone number of the bidder. Initial sealed bids shall be accompanied by a cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check made payable to Sanden Realty Trust Account for (10%) ten percent of the bid as earnest money deposit. Bids may be submitted in person or mailed to Dennis Sanden, 6858 County 22, Houston, MN 55943. Property is being sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? and seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids, negotiate with bidders and conduct a bid-off between the top five (5) bidders for each tract. If seller exercises their right to conduct a bid-off, the bid-off shall occur on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 10:00 AM.

TWO BEDROOM UPSTAIRS apartment in Peterson. Utilities not included.

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The successful bidder will be required to enter into a standard Minnesota Purchase Agreement. The date of closing shall be January 3, 2018, with purchaser to pay all real estate taxes due and payable in 2018. An open house will be held Friday, May 12 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Any questions regarding the property or bid procedure please contact Dennis Sanden @ 507-4506526, Gary Sanden @ 507-450-0574 or email to sanden@acegroup.cc - view more information @ www.sandenrealty.com.

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, May 15, 2017

An Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-17-260 In Re: Estate of Margie Beth Snyder, Decedent.

NOTICE OF AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on June 6, 2017, at 3:30 pm, a hearing will be held in this Court at Fillmore County Courthouse, Preston, Minnesota for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated, November 3, 2006, and codicils to the will, dated March 28, 2007, (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Willâ&#x20AC;?), and for the appointment of Emilie Marie Durand, whose address is 30046 121st Avenue, Spring Valley, MN 55975 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota statutes section 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice of the claims will be barred.

Dated: May 5, 2107 By the Court Matthew J. Opat, Judge of District Court James Attwood, Court Administrator By: /s/ Sara Peterson Attorney for Petitioner Jennifer Gumbel Hoversten, Johnson, Beckmann, & Hovey 807 West Oakland Ave Austin, MN 55912 Attorney License No: 0387724 Telephone: (507) 433-3483 FAX: (507) 433-7889 Email: jgumbel@hoverstenlaw.com Publish15,22

Notice of Public Hearing City of Fountain Notice is hereby given that Eric Luoma & Sandy Seha, Karst Brewing, LLC, have made application to the City of Fountain for a conditional use permit to construct an outdoor patio for use of Tap Room customers. The Fountain Planning & Zoning Commission will meet at 7:15 p.m., Monday, May 22, 2017 at the Fountain City Office, 104 Main Street, Fountain, MN. This publication shall constitute as notice to each resident and each owner of real property within three hundred fifty (350) feet of the outer boundaries of the property in question.

Any person wishing to express an opinion of the matters to be considered at the public hearing can be heard orally in person on May 22, 2017, or in writing by mailing comments to Ronda Flattum, City of Fountain, PO Box 115, Fountain, MN 55935.

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: OTHER CIVIL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; QUIET TITLE COURT FILE NO. 23-CV-17-234 SUMMONS Wayne Haug and Catherine Haug, Plaintiffs -vsLafayett Allen, Benjamin F. Whitney, William S. Hall, John Montgomery, Thomas J. Hammer, Calvin Eastman, William Moore, Christopher D. Ripley, Lewis J. Kelsey, Homer P. Aldrich, Ole K. Satre, Washington Wendell, Ozias Dodge, John Van Loan, William S. Hale, William Fry, Thomas Simpson, George Hays, Henry Jones, Isaac Homer, Fred Frickson, Isaac Jackson, Martin Swanson, John J. Jackson, Cornelius Jones, William Jones, Clara M. Jones, also known as Clara Marie Jones, Luman Ostrem, Robert M. Conway, Margaret Conway, W. J. Zweifel, Ruth L. Zweifel, Clifton L. Hansen, Irene M. Hansen, Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Henry Helgerson, Mary Helgerson, Northern Natural Gas Company, Arnold Putzier, Enron Corp., Ronald D. Arnold, Mary Vanburen, Isaac Hammer, E. D. Hammer, Tollef O. Legwold, also known as T.O. Legwold, Trustees of School District #55, Supervisors of Town of Pilot Mound, Lutheran Church Assn. of Pilot Mound, Pilot Mound Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, H. F. Yates, Bernt Johnson, John B. Benson, Thea Johnson, Gustav T. Johnson, Betsy Johnson, Peter J. Ulvestad, Lettie Ulvestad, Orval R. Olness, Marian Olness, Karen HaugerudBahl, as guardian of Ronald D. Arnold, David Stadum, Elaine Evenson Stadum, Thomas A. Mueller, Karla M. Mueller, Karl Unasch, Thomas R. Meier, David and Elaine Stadum Trust, also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate,interest, or lien in the real estate described in the complaint herein, including the heirs at law and legatees and devisees of any of the foregoing defendants who are deceased, Defendants.

1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiffs have started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this summons.

2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this summons.

You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at: Novotny Law Office, LTD. 22 Second Street SE, PO Box 455 Chatfield, MN. 55923 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiffs should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.

4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THE SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiffs everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint.

5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.

6.

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.

7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN FILLMORE COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA: See attached legal description â&#x20AC;&#x153;Exhibit Aâ&#x20AC;?

The object of this action is to determine that the defendants have no right, title, estate, interest or lien in or on the above described real estate.

NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM. No personal claim is made against any of the defendants in the action above entitled.

By: /S/ LEE M. NOVOTNY Lee M. Novotny (#0389227)

NOVOTNY LAW OFFICE, LTD. 22 Second Street SE P.O. Box 455 Chatfield, MN. 55923 Phone 507-867-4080 Facsimile: 507-867-0152 Attorney for Plaintiff, Wayne Haug and Catherine Haug Exhibit â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;?

LEGAL DESCRIPTION - 57.45 Acres That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW 1/4 SE 1/4), that part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 1/4 SW 1/4), that part of the South One-half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (S 1/2 SE 1/4 NW 1/4) and that part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW 1/4 NE 1/4) of Section 10, Township 104 North, Range 10 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest Corner of said SE 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 22 minutes 34 seconds West (assumed bearing) along the West line of said SE 1/4, 1327.35 feet to the Southwest Corner of said NW 1/4 SE 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 01 second East along the South line of said NW 1/4 SE 1/4, 343.37 feet to the point of beginning of the tract of land to be herein described; thence continuing North 89 degrees 26 minutes 01 second East along said South line, 981.64 feet to the Southeast Corner of said NW 1/4 SE 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 36 seconds West along the East line of said NW 1/4 SE 1/4, 1324.30 feet to the Southeast Corner of said SW 1/4 NE 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 23 minutes 31 seconds West along the East line of said SW 1/4 NE 1/4, 413.36 feet; thence South 59 degrees 47 minutes 11 seconds West, 263.62 feet; thence South 71 degrees 12 minutes 39 seconds West, 126.33 feet; thence South 88 degrees 58 minutes 02 seconds West, 386.24 feet; thence South 05 degrees 47 minutes 36 seconds East, 245.14 feet; thence South 88 degrees 50 minutes 45 seconds West, 214.28 feet; thence South 09 degrees 27 minutes 35 seconds West, 553.54 feet; thence South 04 degrees 27 minutes 13 seconds East, 296.75 feet; thence South 86 degrees 35 minutes 26 seconds West, 104.92 feet; thence North 49 degrees 38 minutes 53 seconds West, 72.49 feet; thence North 11 degrees 21 minutes 00 seconds West, 97.20 feet; thence North 05 degrees 52 minutes 44 seconds East, 85.00 feet; thence North 23 degrees 03 minutes 08 seconds East, 89.26 feet; thence North 02 degrees 54 minutes 14 seconds East, 66.56 feet; thence North 80 degrees 45 minutes 20 seconds West, 362.30 feet; thence North 02 degrees 12 minutes 29 seconds East, 295.71 feet; thence North 34 degrees 18 minutes 36 seconds West, 281.21 feet; thence South 89 degrees 18 minutes 58 seconds West, 653.49 feet; thence South 04 degrees 44 minutes 09 seconds West, 118.65 feet; thence South 83 degrees 40 minutes 33 seconds West, 211.87 feet; thence south 00 degrees 08 minutes 27 seconds East, 54.96 feet; thence South 44 degrees 32 minutes 42 seconds East, 136.87 feet; thence South 30 degrees 26 minutes 09 seconds East, 164.71 feet; thence South 00 degrees 12 minutes 17 seconds West, 211.70 feet; thence South 62 degrees 59 minutes 09 seconds East, 162.03 feet; thence South 49 degrees 56 minutes 16 seconds East, 218.57 feet; thence South 75 degrees 44 minutes 13 seconds East, 118.25 feet; thence South 83 degrees 49 minutes 36 seconds East, 406.19 feet; thence south 52 degrees 08 minutes 35 seconds East, 174.20 feet; thence South 23 degrees 13 minutes 32 seconds East, 80.76 feet; thence Westerly 136.55 feet along a nontangential curve, concave to the South, having a radius of 848.84 feet and delta angle of 09 degrees 13 minutes 01 second (chord bears North 78 degrees 57 minutes 28 seconds West and chord length is 136.40 feet) to the existing centerline of Minnesota Trunk Highway No. 30; thence Southeasterly 39.72 feet along said centerline and along a nontangential curve, concave to the Southwest, having a radius of 305.58 feet and delta angle of 07 degrees 26 minutes 53 seconds (chord bears South 58 degrees 57 minutes 49 seconds East and chord length is 39.70 feet); thence South 55 degrees 14 minutes 23 seconds East tangent to said curve and along said centerline and along the extension of said centerline, 550.64 feet to the point of beginning and containing 57.45 acres, more or less. Subject to easement for Minnesota Trunk Highway No. 30 across the Southerly line thereof.

Subject to easement for access purposes across said parcel. Subject to any othe easements of record.

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Notice of Public Hearing City of Fountain Notice is hereby given that Loni Wingert has made application to the City of Fountain for a conditional use permit to construct an attached garage which exceeds seventy percent (70%) of the ground level of the dwelling on the property. The Fountain Planning & Zoning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m., Monday, May 22nd, 2017 at the Fountain City Office, 104 Main Street, Fountain, MN. This publication shall constitute as notice to each resident and each owner of real property within three hundred fifty (350) feet of the outer boundaries of the property in question.

Any person wishing to express an opinion of the matters to be considered at the public hearing can be heard orally in person on May 22nd, 2017, or in writing by mailing comments to Ronda Flattum, City of Fountain, PO Box 115, Fountain, MN 55935.

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BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 1, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Nadine Tunstall, a sin-

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MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A..

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded June 5, 2007 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 359042.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Dated June 1, 2007 Recorded June 5, 2007, as Document No. 359043 and by document dated June 1, 2007, recorded June 5, 2007 as document no.

359044 TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 457 Church Street South, Peterson, MN 55962 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 070054000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Beginning at a point 200 feet West of the NE corner of the S1/2 SW1/4 NE1/4 of Section 30-104-8, running thence East 75 feet, thence South 180 feet, thence West 75 feet, thence North 180 feet to the place of beginning ALSO described as Outlot 4 in the S1/2 SW1/4 NE1/4 Section 30-104-8. The North 60 feet of Outlot 9 in the S 1/2 SW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 30-104-8, said Outlot 9 being described as follows: Beginning at a point 5.37 chains, thence East 59 links thence South 11 deg. 30 min. East 5.04 chains, North 15 deg. 50 min. West of the SE corner of the SW1/4 NE1/4 of Section 30-104-8, thence 1.56 chains, thence North 4.97 chains to the place of beginning. The South 40 feet of Outlot 9 in the S 1/2 SW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 30-104-8. According to Torkel Olsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s survey of Outlots adjoining the Village of Peterson.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $81,600.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $71,562.82 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 6, 2017 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on January 8, 2018 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.â&#x20AC;?

Dated: May 4, 2017 Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 135-17-003020 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish May 15,22,29 June 5,12,19

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Houston Elementary School has been awarded a paint grant from True Value. This grant provides 40 gallons of paint that will be used to paint the ceilings in the elementary building this summer. Thank you True Value!

Pre-School Activities

Preschool teachers Mrs. Jamie Woodard and Mrs. Amy Todd walked the pre-school class to the District office, where we were presented with happy and fun spring time decorations. The students made and decorated pretty flowers, suns, and kites to beautify our office and to spread their special kind of sunshine.

Congratulations to King Tyler, Queen Tiana, Prince Trent, and Princess Jessica!

Front row: Emily Graham, Queen Tiana Walker and King Tyler Albrecht, Sarah Albrecht Row two: Emily Graham, Jordyn Holland, Princess Jessica Kitching and Prince Trent Edwards Row three: Audrey Stilin, Erik Conley, Becca Lee Row four: Bridget Lynch, Zach Brueggen, Eryk Radsek Back row: Amber Chapel, Nick Erickson, Brandon Chapel, Drake Dulek, Alex Townsend Not pictured: Rachel Wunnecka

Dates to remember

2017 Senior Class

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May 18 Spring Concert in the Elementary School Gym for Grades 5 & 6 at 2:00 and 6:30 PM May 21 Houston High School Choir Concert at Cross of Christ Church at 7:00 PM May 23 Houston High School Band Concert in the High School Gym at 7:00 PM May 31 Baccalaureate Service in the High School Gym 7:00 PM June 1 Last day of school, students dismissed at 12:10 PM June 2 Graduation Ceremony in the High School Gym 7:00 PM

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