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Monday, May 21, 2018
Volume 33 Issue 35
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At the regular meeting of the Spring Valley City Council on May 14, the council considered bids that had been submitted regarding the removal of the Tourist Information Center (TIC). The bids varied in their price and details about what would be done, but the council chose to accept the bid from Mike and Julane Gehrking. The council also discussed whether to install a new building in the vacated spot, or an electronic sign. Members shared their opinion that in the age of smart phones, an actual building is not as needed as it once was, so the consensus was to save funds until an electronic sign can be installed at that site. Members
estimated such a sign may cost around $50,000, and will have two screens so it will be visible to motorists from both directions. Present at the meeting were Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, and city administrator Deb Zimmer. Mike Hadland was absent. The council heard from David Drown regarding the 2018A bond issue for the city’s street and utility project. He highlighted information regarding the proposed General Obligation Bonds, totaling roughly $5.8 million. The city continues to enjoy an “A+ Stable” rating from the S & P Global Ratings, which helps the city get better interest rates. See TOURIST CENTER Page 3
Mabel-Canton prioritizes for next year By R ich Wicks
Students take turns operating an actual fire hose. Photo by Rich Wicks I think, which is higher than our average.” Over the history of the event, the average attendance has been a little under 500. Cruse marvels at the generosity of the community in helping to make the event successful. He pointed out, “The thing that keeps this successful,… it’s three big things. We get a number of donations, we have to raise between $4,000 and $6,000 every year for this.” He explained that monetary and equipment donations have continued to roll in, such as
free usage of porta-potties, and two tents that were donated. Secondly, he said, “Then there’s all the donation of time,” as individuals and groups pitch in to help. And finally, Cruse said, “And the schools buy in. The schools make this a part of their curriculum, and they always show up!” Cruse said the education stations have a wide variety of offerings, explaining, “We do a lot of things that are fun, but some of the things scare See SAFETY DAY Page 2
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A regular meeting of the Mabel-Canton School Board was held on May 15. Members present included Mark Weidemann, Jason Marquardt, Chris Miller, Principal Michelle Weidemann, Board chair Cristal Adkins, Superintendent Gary Kuphal, high school secretary Lynette Donald, Chris Loppnow, Diane Wilder and Liz Hershberger. Much of the agenda covered needs for the summer and/or the upcoming school year. Kuphal shared a list of “high, medium and low” priority items that a committee recently came up with to plan for the most
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important equipment and expenditures needed by MabelCanton. He said all of the high priority items appear to be realistic to have within the 2018-19 budget. Principal Wiedemann shared the names of six students who recently joined the National Honor Society (Drew Wyffels, Maddy Michels, Anna Erickson, Lexi Thorson, Hannah Schneekloth and Hannah Snell). She also shared details of several events coming up before the end of the school year, including Track & Field Day, high school awards, spring athletic awards, and baccalaureate. Principal Wiedemann also See MABEL-CANTON Page 5
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The annual Tesmer Farm Safety Day Camp event was held Steam . we salatutetheyouMabel Engine Grounds on May 15. Every year, fourth grade students from throughout Fillmore and Houston counties gather to learn about a wide variety of safety issues, and this year’s attendees enjoyed perfect weather for the outing. Local extension educator Michael Cruse said that although the event has a 25-year history, “This is my third Farm Safety Day. The nice thing for me is I really walked into this. They kind of had the structure in place; my predecessor, Jerry Tesmer, and a number of other community members really brought this thing together and got all the schools to buy in. Now I’m just keeping it going and fine tuning it a little bit.” The event ran from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and included a lunch served by the Fillmore County Cattlemen. As students learned at 13 stations around the grounds (on such safety topics as lawn mowers, ATVs, tractor rollovers, water safety, horse safety, electrical safety), Cruse explained what makes the event so special. He said that every school in Fillmore and Houston counties participates, although, “A couple of the private schools come every other year because they have such small class sizes.” Regarding the number of students, Cruse said, “The funny thing is, we’re down this year, but only because we had 590, which was a record, last year. We’re still at 532,
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them a little bit. Like that lawn mower… they actually stick a cardboard hand underneath to actually show them. It’s a good mix of fun and good education.” He added that the kids’ favorite is always the station where they get to experience holding onto an actual fire hose as it sprays up into the sky. As he headed to check on lunch preparations, Cruse summarized, “This is such a good example of community members working with professionals,… and getting donations from other community members. It’s good all the way around.” And over 500 fourth graders’ smiles showed that they agreed with his assessment.
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By Karen Reisner The Chatfield City Council, at their May 14 meeting, approved a purchase agreement for the sale of EDA owned real estate to Golden Warriors, LLC for the future redevelopment of the property for a Dollar General store. Chris Giesen, EDA coordinator, explained the sale is contingent on the production of a development agreement within 180 days of the purchase agreement. The EDA had unanimously recommended the sale of the approximately 1.89acre site between Twiford, Main, Division, and Grove Streets for $210,000. Once the development agreement is negotiated it will be brought back to the city council for its consideration. The buyers are requesting tax increment financing (TIF) to aid with the redevelopment of the site. The seller is responsible for paying special assessments which have been levied against the property for the Twiford St. improvements. Giesen said the next step is to bring in engineers to work on the site plan. Swimming pool Burbach Aquatics has prepared plans and specifications for the proposed 2018 swimming pool project which includes the demolition of the
existing pool. A resolution calling for the advertisement for bids for construction of the swimming pool was approved. Mayor Russ Smith commented that we will not know what the bottom line will be until we put out for bids. Other business in brief • Brian Burkholder brought a portion of an ash tree branch to the meeting. He confirmed that the emerald ash borer has infested some ash trees on the school grounds. The damage/dieback of the tree is first noticeable in the top third of the canopy. • Matt Mohs, City Engineer, introduced himself to the council. He has been with WSB for four years, with nearly 20 years of professional experience mostly working with rural communities. He will strive to use tax payer dollars as efficiently as possible. • Sue Kester, Chatfield ambulance, announced Emergency Medical Services week is May 20-26. The theme this year is EMS Strong: Stronger Together. There will be an open house at the Thurber Building on May 26 (10 a.m. until noon) featuring equipment demonstrations. Refreshments will be provided. There will be a poster contest and the winner will get a ride to school. Kester thanked CCTV for the video that was put together
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about the ambulance service. • A cost sharing agreement was approved with Olmsted County along with a construction contract with Rochester Sand and Gravel. The cost sharing agreement pertains to the mill and overlay of Cliff St., Division St., Grove St., and Summit St. at a cost of $86,358.88. Chatfield will contract with Rochester Sand and Gravel for the mill and overlay of Valley St. and Avenue A and the overlay only of Johnson St. at a cost of $43,182.98. • Mayor Smith proclaimed May as Preservation Month in 2018. He remarked that heritage preservation protects the character of our community, an older rural community. • City Clerk Joel Young noted the recent citywide clean-up
resulted in the removal of 60 tons of material by the trash hauler at a cost of $13,895.89. The council approved the payment. Smith said this a nice service in our town, adding a lot of material also goes out of town in private vehicles. • A change order, adding to the Enterprise Dr. project, was approved. Burkholder explained the change order will provide for 175 foot of sidewalk to be installed on the city lot along a section of Hillside Dr. at a cost of $5,225. • A third summer helper for public works was hired, Josh Bernard. He was one of two applicants for the position. • The next council meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 29. www.traditionspreston.com 1-507-765-3837 E.O.E
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Drown explained that four potential buyers have submitted their bids for the bonds, and although the interest rates vary only slightly (0.17%), that results in overall cost differences of nearly $90,000 over the life of the bonds, in the example he showed. Drown added, “That’s why shopping around is worth doing.” The council voted to approve Resolution 2018-18 regarding the bond issue. Deb Zimmer informed the council of a request from the
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Friendship Wagon Train, saying, “In the past, they have camped down where the old wastewater treatment plant used to be. They’re coming through town again here in June. They have asked to camp down there.” She added that the group is fundraising for Special Olympics, and said there have been no problems or complaints about the group in the past. The council approved their request. Zimmer shared a request from Gary Peterson and the Southeast Minnesota Amateur Radio Club, to allow the NOZOD Repeater to be relocated from Spring Valley to Wykoff. The request letter states that this will improve communication coverage throughout the county during Skywarn activations, since the Wykoff location is on higher ground than the current spot. The proposed relocation is also expected to decrease static and interference that may be due to old connections at the Spring
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Monday, May 21, 2018 Valley location. It was clarified that only the equipment would be moved, and the tower would stay. The council voted to approve this as requested. Mayor Struzyk informed the council that he had approved a wastewater treatment plant sampler, because the equipment was necessary, and “Better to have that than to get in trouble with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.” The council formally approved the purchase. Zimmer informed the council that she recently sent out 61 letters to property owners who appear to be in violation of the city’s “junk ordinance” so that they can be working on coming back into compliance. The council also approved purchasing 300 folding chairs for the community center, at the lowest bid available. A citizen asked about the lines painted for a crosswalk at the intersection of highways 16 and 63. He said it causes some motorists to think there is a stop sign (on Highway 16), when there actually is not, and this can be a hazard. Council members said it’s a state decision to have the crosswalk marked that way. The meeting adjourned about 6:30 p.m. Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the next regular meeting of the council will be Wednesday, May 30 at 6 p.m. As always, the public is welcome.
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C ommentary Devil’s Advocate…Be Here Now By Aaron Bishop Harmony, MN Earlier this May, I watched helplessly as part of the community I have been a part of for more than a decade was incinerated by molten rock in Leilani, Hawaii. It happened both very quickly and slowly. Agonizingly slowly. Aaron Bishop Cracks under homes and streets opened up and lava erupted out, flooding Leilani in molten rock over days. To lose a home in a tornado, hurricane, or flood would be terrifying and ferocious. To lose a home from the steady march of a lava flow is a different type of torture. It’s hard to compare it to any-
thing other than perhaps a slowmotion train crash where there’s plenty of time to get out of the way, but there’s no way to stop that which leads to inevitable destruction. As new fissures erupted, residents were forced to evacuate in the dead of night with little to no belongings, and neighbors helped neighbors by inviting the newly homeless into their houses. People helped rescue pets. Others provided information and updates on the status of their homes. Seeing my community in Leilani work together to ensure everyone who was evacuated (or lost their home) has a place to stay has been truly remarkable and rejuvenating to witness. I know that after all this is over, although the subdivision may be permanently physically scarred, the members of the community
will be tightly stitched together to heal the wounds of loss. If there’s anything that has been more solidified in my mind as true, it’s that there are few guarantees in life. Witnessing how neighbors were volunteering their time made me think of all the time I have lived and have yet to live. What will I do with my time? It is important to remember that from time to time we do have choices. What we do with the time we have is who we are. We have a choice to be here now; not just physically present, but really present, and aware of our surroundings. Are we doing what we truly want to be doing? For instance, I am guilty of sitting before a computer screen in virtual reality too often for my liking instead of interacting in the real thing. Figure out how much of your lifetime you spend doing things you genuinely feel you shouldn’t
Letter about No proof needed... To the Editor, I’ve read both of Mr. Herb Panko’s commentaries from March 26 and May 7. His first presupposition in the March 26 commentary sets the tone for everything. I am sure many of the readers caught this sleight of phrase: “Since there are frequent articles in the FCJ on religion, specifically on Christianity and by writers who claim the authenticity of their own beliefs at the exclusion of all other views, perhaps it is time to look at such opinions objectively.” He begins with the presupposition that those who believe the Bible is the Word of God have this belief by “opinion.” Simultaneously he asserts that biblical scholars are judging what he calls “opinions,” in an “objective” way. He refuses to take the original source document (the Bible) seriously, by foisting the opinions of secondary sources, and beyond, on
Holy Writ. God Himself testifies that His own word is true; He stakes His own name and reputation on His word. God used fallible men (prophets, apostles, and evangelists) both to speak His infallible word and write down His infallible word (Scripture). Those who believe the Bible is the word of God ascent to this by the power of the same Holy Spirit who caused these fallible men to speak and write God’s word; the same Holy Spirit who creates faith through hearing the gospel. In the end, Mr. Panko’s problem is not with men, but with God. No proof is needed. I hope that Mr. Panko will receive these words in the spirit of truth and love with which they are written: Find a church where you can hear the preaching and teaching of God’s word in its truth and purity. Perhaps the Holy Spirit will remove the scales from your eyes. Mike Grieve Golden, Ill.
Letter about Response to anti-gun letters published... To the Editor, First off, AR-15 style firearms are more appropriately termed “modern sporting rifles” used by hunters. Next, modern sporting rifles are not assault weapons. An assault weapon is an automatic military arm used in battle. Automatic firearms have been severely restricted since 1934. Next, MSRs function like other semi-automatic sporting firearms by firing only one round with each pull of the trigger. Next, they are no more powerful than other hunting rifles of the same caliber. About the age restriction idea, these 18-, 19-, and 20-year-olds can serve their country in war and can vote. Maybe we should restrict those from getting a driver’s license and not be allowed to vote. Gun ownership is a right, not a privi-
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do but do anyway because it’s convenient. How many days… or years, are we not living our lives as we would like? For instance, if one watches an average of just an hour of television per day throughout their life, that’s 3.5 years of their life if one lives to be 84 years old. I don’t want to ask myself, “What else could I have done in those 3.5 years of life?” because I know I’ll come up with plenty of answers. Sometimes it takes a natural disaster to become involved in one’s immediate environment. It is my hope we here in Fillmore County don’t need to experience another Rushford flood, small business fires, or county-wide tornado destruction to be here now with others experiencing this thing called life. Perhaps it’s getting involved in the local garden club or book club. Perhaps it’s spending more time in your community with neighbors to build a network of trust that lege. Also, our forefathers knew all about progress and knew we wouldn’t be using muskets for the next 200 years. Thus, the Second Ammendment. What they meant of the First Amendent is speaking, not buring our flag or kneeling during the National Anthem. Dave Grahek Houston, MN
Government this week Monday, May 21 • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 5:30 p.m. • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 22 •Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Chatfield School Board, Room 122, 6 p.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, High School Media Center, 6:30 p.m. Schedule subject to change.
transcends personal differences, like politics or religion! Perhaps it’s meditating alone in the woods by yourself, noticing the birds, or soaking in the sun and the smells of the world around without the sound of traffic. Anyone can do whatever they want. I’m a firm believer in the “you-do-you” philosophy so long as it doesn’t negatively affect others. It’s okay to escape reality for a while, to clear one’s thoughts, but I fear what happens when my brain isn’t being used to imagine things because they’re already being imagined for me on twodimensional screens. I also fear what I’ll miss in the real world. I don’t know how many more times I’ll see my family, but any number is too few. What you do is who you are. I encourage you to be here now, while you are still around, because our one life goes by quickly and sometimes without notice. Cheers.
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Tom Wente highlights Wykoff’s financial audit. Photo by Rich Wicks suggestion to allow the city’s By Rich Wicks A regular meeting of the part-time employees to “bank” Wykoff City Council was held hours when they work more on May 14. All council mem- hours than regularly scheduled, bers were in attendance (Rocky so that the employee could later Vreeman, Mary Tjepkes, Mayor get paid for those banked hours. Al Williams, City Clerk Becky She explained that since partSchmidt, Mary Sackett and time employees do not have vacation pay, it is tough for Richard Gleason). Tom Wente, representing the them afford to take a vacation accounting firm of Smith & without pay, but that her sugShafer, gave the council a sum- gestion could help solve this. It mary report on the recent annu- was discussed that the banked al financial audit of Wykoff. hours would be paid at whatevHe said the audit resulted in an er rate they were worked (reguunmodified clean report. He lar or overtime). No action was noted a few areas in which more taken on this issue. segregation of duties would be Mayor Williams shared his preferable, but said virtually all opinion that the situation is small cities face this challenge “getting out of hand” with citisimply due to the number of zens asking the city to forgive or adjust a portion of their staff. Mary Sackett brought up a water/sewer bills when leaks
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Monday, May 21, 2018 happen. He said Wykoff is struggling to cover costs of the water and sewer operations, so he suggested the city set a date and notify citizens that these adjustments will no longer happen after that date. He said such leaks are not the city’s responsibility. The council discussed the issue, and decided to inform citizens that starting June 1, these adjustments will no longer be granted. The council discussed the fire department’s participation in parades, and the amount of candy bought annually by the fire department. Some felt that $600 is an excessive amount to spend annually for candy for the five parades the department usually participates in. Others felt that, as Rocky Vreeman stated, “The candy’s for kids, and the parades are for kids.” Fire department crew members said they’ve gotten positive feedback from other towns for participating in surrounding parades, but that it can be tough to have enough helpers to allow someone to walk along and hand out candy, which is the reason that often the driver will toss candy. After discussion, the council agreed to limit parade candy to $500 annually. Missy Mussells addressed the council to oppose the idea of allowing Kingsland to have an area turned into a native grass field, because of the various nuisance animals this will attract. Richard Gleason said he prefers that the area not be exempted from the city’s ordinances regarding grass and upkeep. He added that there’s been no actual communication between Wykoff and Kingsland staff yet about the idea. After discussion, the council voted to accept the bid from K & J Baker for the new salt building, at a price of $35,369. The council also discussed Mary Sackett’s suggestion to take down “Ed’s garage,” since she says, “It’s an eyesore.” Her suggestion is to replace it with trees, a fence and a park bench, to look like a backyard. No action was taken at this time. Becky Schmidt shared that the recent results of the city’s drinking water report are in, and, “We passed with flying colors.” She said the report is posted on the city’s website and also at the bank and post office. She also said copies can be provided for anyone interested. The council approved adding Casey Bates to the city’s fire crew. A public hearing on the proposed adoption of the Minnesota Code Book will be held May 31 at 7 p.m. It was suggested that due to the timing requirements related to the upcoming street project, it would be advisable to reschedule the next regular city council meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Due to the opening of bids on the street project June 11, the council’s next regular meeting will be Tuesday, June 12 at 7 p.m.
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Travis Vatland and Deanna Phillips ask for senior days off. Photo by Rich Wicks
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said there have not yet been any applicants for the Ag Teacher position for the 2018-19 school year. Superintendent Kuphal said if needed, the position could be split between two staff, and he pointed out that although the position requires a four-year degree, it does not have to be in any agriculturerelated field. He encouraged anyone interested to apply, and shared his opinion that if the job isn’t filled for 2018-19, it will be even harder to fill in the future because students will “move on to other things.” Senior students Travis Vatland and Deanna Phillips addressed the board, with Phillips stating, “Travis and I are here on behalf of the senior class, asking for the days of the 29th, 30th, and 31st off.” Cristal Adkins asked, “Do you know why we’ve traditionally done that in the past?” Phillips replied, “To get ready for graduation.” Adkins then asked, “And what is it in lieu of?” Phillips answered, “Senior skip day, senior pranks,…” The board voted to approve the days off as requested by the senior class. Superintendent Kuphal gave a legislative update, including the possibility of the state implementing an Academic Achievement Rating System, wherein each school would get a rating ranging from 1 to 100. He pointed out that he feels such a rating can be misleading, because it doesn’t give enough information for students and their families to accurately compare one school to another. But he added, “We’ll see if that comes out.” Kuphal asked the board to
consider allowing additional custodial help over the summer. He said because of mowing, and because of the need for a part-time custodian indoors, he would request up to $8,000 for additional summer custodial help. The board voted to approve this. The board also approved extended technology time for summer, up to 50 hours. Kuphal then explained that he asks the board to approve an Energy Audit by Greg Ernst. Kuphal said he’s dealt with Ernst before, and Ernst expects to be able to achieve savings for Mabel-Canton in excess of $10,000 and possibly $20,000 or more. Kuphal said because of a grant covering half the cost, Ernst’s audit will only cost Mabel-Canton $750. The board voted to approve this audit and the $750 payment. The board had lengthy discussion about the upcoming consolidation of North Winneshiek and Decorah schools, and how this could impact Mabel-Canton. Kuphal explained that it is not yet decided if (or how) this may change the situation for any North Winneshiek students who have opted to attend Mabel-Canton. Chris Miller and Kuphal will begin contacting school boards and superintendents in several school districts adjacent to Mabel-Canton, so agreements can hopefully be worked out proactively. Chris Loppnow shared that, “Post prom went awesome.” Calendar reminders include the last day of school May 31, and upcoming school board meetings on June 19, and July 17 (both at 6 p.m. in the media center). As always, the public is welcome at all regular school board meetings.
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Fillmore County Sports By Paul Trende If a football team loses by a touchdown, it’s a close game. If a track and field squad wins a meet by seven points, it’s like winning in football by an extra point. The 2018 1A True The Trende Team girls Report t/f meet saw the four squads associated with Fi l l m o re C o u n t y, finish one through f o u r . Paul Trende Newcomer GMLOKS (coach Aaron Thauwald), a double-A competitor last year, battled defending champion LFCMC (coach Lori Anderson) to a near stalemate. In the end, team Lanesboro clinched its second straight 1A title, by a mere 751 to 744 tally. RPH (683) and Chatfield (671) came in third and fourth (of 15 teams). Grouping events together, going head to head (each team having two girls per), it broke down like this. LFCMC beat GMLOKS 358 to 356 in the individual “running” events. Bailey Ruen (2nd 400), Aubrey Norby (6th 400), Kaylee Arndt (2nd 800, 4th 1,600), and Katie Prinsen (4th 800, 6th 1,600) did work in the “distance” runs, LFCMC’s strength. Anika Reiland (1st 100 & 200), Emily Hovden (2nd 100), and Riley Queensland (3rd 200 & 400) did work in the sprints, GMLOKS’ strength. GMLOKS had two good hurdlers in Hailey Hindt (2nd
100-H & 300-H) and Madison Hindt (3rd 100-H, 7th 300-H). LFCMC had the top hurdler in Emma Breitsprecher (1st 100-H & 300-H). Three relays were essentially a wash. GMLOKS took 1st at the 4x100 (Kassidy Kirtz, Reiland, Hovden, Isabelle Olson) and 4x200 (Hovden, Jordyn Glynn, Lauren Buchholtz, Queensland), second at the 4x400 (Ellie Buchholtz, L. Buchholtz, Glynn, H. Hindt). LFCMC’s 4x400 (Kelly Ristau, Arndt, Breitsprecher, Bai. Ruen) took first, the 4x100 (Alida Berg, Macayla Brogle, Brielle Ruen, Ashley Miner) second, the 4x200 (Berg, Brogle, Bri. Ruen, Norby) third. FCLMC’s second place 4x800 team (Madison Simon, Malia Tessum, Ruens) was key. GMLOKS took ninth (a 21-point margin). GMLOKS won field events 235 to 225. Glynn (3rd L-Jump, 6th T-Jump), Hovden (4th P-Vault), Queensland (5th-tie H-Jump), and L-Buchholtz (6th L-Jump) helped the Bulldogs win the “jumps” and “vault” 181.5 to 135. Miner (1st P-Vault) and Breitsprecher (5th-tie H-Jump) had top fives for LFCMC. Team Burro narrowed the “field” gap by winning the “throws” 90 to 53.5, Sydney Taylor (5th Shot, 7th Disc) a key asset. GMLOKS actually tallied more points than FCLMC in 10 of 18 events. Breitsprecher, a sophomore, was LFCMC’s “MVP” with three firsts and a fifth. Reiland was notable for GMLOKS, as the 7th grader had three firsts. Top girls athletes from RPH were Kjersta Hinz (2nd H-Jump, 3rd T-Jump, 4th 100), Olivia Hoff (3rd P-Vault, 4th 100-H, 5th
300-H), Nicole Blagsvedt (2nd Shot & Discus), Kaitlyn Bieberdorf (2nd T-Jump), and Kaleah Davis (3rd Shot, 6th Disc). Silja Erickson (4th Discus, 6th Shot) led Chatfield. The Gophers had 21 finishes between 5th and 15th (all events 23-plus girls per). The Gopher girls 4x100 (Rylee Burnett, Megan Hopp, Alyssa Baum, Macy Pederson) took third, the 4x400 (Joanna Salerno, Karla Gomez, Paige Erickson, Stephanie Bradt) and 4x800 (Bradt, Sydney Allen, Tessa McMahon, Abi Gillespie) each fourth. LFCMC’s boys finished third (770.5) to St. Charles (824.5) and L-A (773.5). Chatfield took fourth, RPH seventh, and GMLOKS eighth. Burro relays were strong, as the 4x800 (Ben Eversole, Tyler Raaen, Ben Snyder, Carson Kiehne) took first, the 4x400 (J.T. Rein, Sebastian Kuehn, Matt Lutes, Josh Peters) second, the 4x200 (Eric Kunz, Kuehn, Carter Clarke, Drew Wyffels) third. Kiehne, just a frosh, added three top fours (2nd 200 & 400, 4th L-Jump). Lutes (4th 800) and Peters (5th 400) added top fives. Top Gophers were led by Nathan Meeker (1st P-Vault), Manny Perez (1st T-Jump, 7th L-Jump), Ben Muller (4th 200, 6th 400), Nolan Salerno (4th 110-H), the 4x200 (1st > Austin Swancutt, Isaiah Froese, Jared Baker, Jack Tuohy) and 4x100 (3rd > Baker, Tuohy, Carson Larrabee, Perez). RPH’s Triton Meldahl, a sophomore, was a four-event stand-out (2nd 110H, 3rd L-Jump, 3rd T-Jump, 5th 300-H). Cullan Olson (1st Shot, 2nd Disc), Ben Wieser (3rd Shot, 5th Disc), Mitchell Ledebuhr (5th 3,200), and Alex Van Gundy (6th H-Jump) also did work RPH. Drew Lewison (1st 110-H & 300-H, 5th 200) led GMLOKS.
Dual Gopher One-Hitters
It’s rare that softball and baseball pitchers from the same school throw one-hit shut-outs the same night. Chatfield’s Lexi Chase and Jake Mandt performed the feat, making of mockery of L-A’s hitting. Chase was Chase in tossing her fifth shut-out of the season (6 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 14 K, Win). She moved to 8-0 (92 K, 2 BB, .149 ERA). Belle Berg hit her fourth home run (2-4, 2 RBI, 2 R). Britney Fretland (3-4, 2 RBI, R), Shelby Isensee (2-4, 2B, 2 RBI), Peyton Berg (2-3, R), and Teagan Allen (1-3, 3B, 3 RBI, R) helped offensively. The Gophers broke open a 1-0 game with a 9-run sixth for a 10-0 win (six innings). The win capped a 3-0 week. Chatfield (#6 in AA, 12-1) leads D-E (11-3, 11-4) in the TRC West. On the baseball diamond, Jake Mandt shut down L-A’s hitters (7 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 6 BB, 8 K, Win, 2-3, R). Max Aug (3-4, 2B, RBI, R), Robert Crouch (2-4, 2 RBI), and Bennett Gathje (2-4, R) provided the “O” in a 3-0 Gopher win. The win capped a 3-1 Chatfield baseball week. The Gophers improved to 6-7-1.
Hot Shots
RPH senior Cullan Olson was as a double champion (Shot, Disc) at the TRC Invite. Triton Meldahl (L-Jump), Nicole Blagsvedt (Shot), and the girls 4x100 (Kjersta Hinz, Kaitlyn Bieberdorf, Alyvia Eide, Allison Papenfuss) all took first for RPH. Manny Perez (T-Jump) was Chatfield’s sole champion. The year of the home run produced a bunch more. Chatfield’s Belle Berg (4), M-C’s Lexi Thorson (2), and Houston Amber Chapel (3) each had two on the week, FC/L’s Brady Ristau and Sierra Rustad, Chatfield’s
athlete of the week
LFCMC Girls Top GMLOKS, Repeat True Team Title
Lexi Chase (2), Houston’s Alyssa Rostad, and M-C’s Hannah Snell (3) all had one. Chapel added a three triple game. FC/L’s Rustad, R-P’s Dawson Dahl, Chatfield’s Terron Ostby, and M-C’s Lauren Wyffels each had 4 RBI games. Thorson had a 5 RBI game. The Cougars (3-3, 9-5) have hit ten home runs. R-P (6-4, 8-4) and GMLOK (5-4, 6-4) baseball teams are still plus-five-hundred on the season. FC girls golf (8-0) won two including over Caledonia (184 to 189). Grace Miller and Madison Scheevel each medaled once (40s). Kingsland’s Simon Broadwater had the boys low round (39). He medaled three times.
Baseball (5/7 – 5/10)
Chatfield 3, GMLOK 2 [5] (C: R. Crouch 2-3, 3B, RBI, 3 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, Win; Ben Ihrke 2-3, R; J. Mandt 1-3, RBI; Lincoln Salisbury 2-3, R. GM: Reid Kruegel 2-2, R; Zach Myrhe 1-2, RBI, R. Continued contest started on May 1) R-P 16, M-C 1 [5] (RP: D. Dahl 3-4, 4 RBI, 2 R; Payton Hahn 3-4, two 2B, RBI, 3 R; Ben Ansell 3-3, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI, 2 R; Carter Weidemann 3-4, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI, 2 R; Jake Paulson 2-3, 3B, 2 RBI, 2 R; Landon Skalet 2-3, 3B, RBI, 2 R, Win. MC: Drew Wyffels 1-2, R) Houston 3, Onalaska-Luther 6 (H: Damon Carrier 1-3, 2 RBI; Joey Fishel 2-4, 2 R; Jaden Abraham 2-3) La Crescent 4, FC/L 0 [5]; FC/L 2, LC 4 [5] (FCL: Colten Kraling 1-2, R, 4 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, Loss; Logan Corson 1-1, R; Nate Haugerud 1-2, RBI) D-E 0, GMLOK 2 [5] (GM: See SPORTS Page 7
Lexi Thorson Mabel-Canton Softball
M-C’s Lexi Thorson had an impressive four-game hitting stretch. The junior went 10 of 15 with eight extra base hits, two home runs, and 11 RBI. She had zero extra base hits and 4 RBI the previous nine games. The Cougars are 9-5 on the year, the #2 QRF team in 1A East.
Sophomore Emma Breitsprecher, left, and seventh grader Anika Reiland, right, were two of the stand-outs as LFCMC and GMLOKS dueled for the Section 1A true team girls title. Each had three total first place finishes. LFCMC narrowly won their second straight Section True Team title. Photo by Paul Trende
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Zach Bubany 5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 9 K, Win, 1-2, 2B, RBI; Nick Ramaker 1-2, 2B, R; Z. Myhre 1-2, R); GMLOK 7, D-E 10 [5] (GM: Z. Bubany 3-3, 2B, 2 RBI, R; Z. Myhre 2-3, 2 R; Jacob Welch 2-3, RBI, R) W-K 1, Chatfield 9 [5] (C: B. Ihrke 5 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, Win; R. Crouch 2-2, RBI, R; Zach Roline/T. Ostby 1-2, 2 RBI, R; M. Aug 1-2, RBI, R); Chatfield 8, W-K 10 [5] (C: T. Ostby 1-2, 2B, 4 RBI, 2 R; B. Gathje 3-3, two 2B, 2 RBI) R-P 0, Caledonia 7 [5]; Caledonia 10, R-P 4 [5] (RP: Halen Schwendinger 2-3, 2B, RBI, R; D. Dahl 1-3, 2B, 2 RBI, R) M-C 1, Randolph 15 [5] (Game two suspended. Cougars: 0-5, 1-6) Houston 5, G-E/A-C 2 [5] (H: D. Carrier 2-2, 2 RBI, R; J. Fishel 2-3, two 2B, 2 R, 5 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, Win; Zach Brueggen 1-2, 2 RBI); G-E/A-C 2, Houston 9 [5] (H: Brady Happel 2-3, 2B, 3 RBI, R, 5 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 4 BB, 8 K, Win; Jaytin Millen 1-3, 3 R; J. Abraham 2-3, RBI, R; Cade Roth 2-2, 2 R) La Crescent 4, R-P 0 [5] (Completed game from May 1) D-E 5, R-P 7 (RP: C. Weidemann 2-2, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI, R; D. Dahl 3-4, RBI, 3 R, Save; P. Hahn 3-4, RBI, R; B. Ansell 6 IP, Win) FC/L 3, St. Charles 9 (FCL: B. Ristau 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, R; C. Kraling 1-3, 2B, RBI; Caden Anderson 1-3, 2B, R. FCL: 3-4) S.A. 11, Houston 3 [5] (H: B. Happel 1-3, 2 RBI; J. Fishel 1-3, 2 R. Completed game from May 1) SG 8, Houston 1 [5]; Houston 0, SG 11 [5] (‘Canes: 4-7, 4-9)
Softball (5/7 – 5/11)
Caledonia 12, M-C 15 (MC: L. Thorson 3-4, two 2B, 3B, 4 RBI, 2 R; Kenidi McCabe 3-4, two 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R; H. Snell 2-3, 3 R; Jordyn Newgard 2-4, 2B, 3B, RBI, R; Emily Carolan 3 RBI; Harley McCabe, Win. Cougars are 4-0 versus TRC teams) Randolph 14, Houston 2 [5] (H: A. Chapel 1-2, 2B, R; Gretchen Hill 1-2, RBI); Houston 0, Randolph 2 [5] Chatfield 9, W-K 0 [5] (C: B. Berg 3-4, two 2B, RBI, 2 R; P. Berg 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI, R; L. Chase 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 8 K, Win, 2-4, RBI, 2 R; Britney Fretland 2-3, RBI, R; Kim Greiner 1-2, 2B, 2 RBI, R); W-K 2, Chatfield 6 [5] (C: B. Berg 2-3, HR, 2 RBI, R; L. Chase 2-3, HR (2), 2 RBI, R; Carlie Berge 2-3, 2B, R, 5 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, Win) Caledonia 10, R-P 0 (Trojans had one hit but drew eight walks.
Warriors had a 6-run seventh) La Crescent 10, FC/L 2 (FCL: Kjerstiana Corson 2-3, two 2B, 2 R; Ajay Jorgenson 1-2, 2B, RBI); FC/L 5, La Crescent 2 (FCL: K. Corson 2-3, RBI, 2 R; S. Rustad 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI; Makaila Eickhoff 7 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, Win) GMLOK 3, D-E 18 [4] (GM: Allie Sloan/Lindsey Welch 1-2, 2B, RBI, R; Allie Lubahn 2-3, 2B. Bulldogs walked eight in an 8-run D-E fourth); D-E 11, GMLOK 3 (GM: Masie Voigt 2-2, 3B, 2 R; Sydney Eickhoff 2-3, 2B, RBI. Bulldogs: 2-7, 2-8) M-C 3, Randolph 8 [5] (MC: L. Thorson 1-3, 2B, R. Game two suspended) Houston 3, G-E/A-C 2 [5] (H: Richelle Botcher 5 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, Win, Becca Lee 2-3, R; Tessa Peterson 2-2); G-E/A-C 3, Houston 8 (H: A. Chapel 4-4, three 3B, 2 R; B. Lee 2-4, 2 R; Alyssa Rostad 2-2, 2B, 3 R; R. Botcher Win) R-P 6, La Crescent 9 (RP: Jimmi Ritter 3B, 2 RBI; Jasmine Schueler 1-3, RBI, R; Ellie Dahl 2-4, R; Julissa Trejo 2-3, R. Completed game from May 1) S.A. 0, Houston 15 [4] (H: Lily Carr 4 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 10 K, Win, 1-2, RBI, 2 R; Hayley Carr 2-2, 2 RBI, R; Jeana Hahn 2-2, RBI, 2 R; R. Botcher 1-2, 2 RBI, R; Emma Chapel 1-1, RBI, 3 R. Completed game from May 1) R-P 0, D-E 13 [5] (Trojans had just two hits. Trojans: 0-11, 2-12) St. Charles 15, FC/L 4 [5] (FCL: S. Rustad 2-2, HR, 4 RBI, R) Hayfield Tourney > M-C 13, G-F-W 4 [5] (MC: L. Thorson 4-4, 2B, HR, 5 RBI, R; H. Snell HR, 2 RBI, 3 R; K. McCabe 3-4, 2B, 2 R; L. Wyffels 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI; H. McCabe 2-3, RBI, 2 R, Win; J. Newgard 2-4, 2 RBI, R; Payton Danielson 2-3, RBI, 2 R); Carlton 11, Houston 1 [6] (H: A. Chapel 1-3, HR, RBI, R); M-C 6, Carlton 7 [6] (MC: L. Thorson 2-4, 3B, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R; K. McCabe 2-4, 2B, RBI; L. Wyffels 3-4, 2B, 2 R. Cougars led 6-5 entering sixth); G-F-W 1, Houston 11 [5] (H: A. Chapel 1-3, HR, 3 RBI, R; A. Rostad 1-2, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R; L. Carr 2-3, 2B, 3 RBI, 5 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 5 K, Win; J. Hahn 1-2, 2 RBI, R; Becca Rostad 1-2, 2B, 2 R); M-C 9, NRHEG 6 (MC: L. Wyffels 2-2, two 2B, 4 RBI, R; E. Carolan 1-3, 2 RBI; H. McCabe, Win (8-4). Cougars had a 4-run fifth to break 5-5 tie. Third place game); Houston 5, L/P 11 (‘Canes: 5-4, 6-11) FCL Tourney > Goodhue 6, FC/L 3 (FCL: Kelsey Biel 2-3, R; Daysha Erickson 1-3, 2B, 2 RBI); Lake City 3, FC/L 0 (FCL: M. Eickhoff 7 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, Loss. FCL: 2-8, 2-11)
Golf (5/7 – 5/10)
(B) Kingsland 198, St. Charles 200 (K: S.Broadwater
44*, Wyatt Pruter 44, Nathan Lund 50. Saints scores were 45, 46, 54, and 55); Kingsland Inc., SC 216 (K: Madeline Moore 51. Saints had top two) (B) Southland 190, Chatfield Inc. (C: Riley Mulhern 45. S: Max Schmitz 43) (G) Caledonia 189, FC 184 (FC: M. Scheevel 40*, G. Miller 44, Cailey Rindels 49, Taylor Bushman 51. C: Warriors scorers went 43, 45, 49, 52); (B) Caledonia 207, FC 201 (FC: Carter Nevalainen 41*) (B) Lanesboro 234, R-P 232 (RP: Jordan McNamer 50*); (G) Lanesboro 240, R-P Inc. (L: Payton Benson 53*) (B) SC 200, Kingsland 190 (K: S. Broadwater 42*, W. Pruter 45); (G) SC 238, Kingsland Inc. (Saints had top two) (G) R-P Inc., FC 179 (FC: G. Miller 40*, M. Scheevel 43, C. Rindels 45); (B) R-P 203, FC 196 (FC: C. Nevalainen 43*, Landon Nevalainen 48. RP: Jordan McNamer 48, Ethan Atkinson 50) (B) GMLO 189, Lanesboro 217 (GMLO had top four); (G) GMLO Inc., Lanesboro 239 (L: Janell Boyum 50*, P. Benson 51) (B) Kingsland 186, Lanesboro 221 (K. S. Broadwater 39*, W. Pruter 47, N. Lund 48. L: Hayden Lawstuen 50); (G) Kingsland Inc., Lanesboro 250 (K: M. Moore 53*) (B) Lanesboro 205, Houston 221 (L: H. Lawstuen 44*.
H: Zach Schneider 52); (G) Lanesboro 233, Houston Inc., (L: P. Benson 49*, J. Boyum 53)
Track and Field (5/12)
TRC Meet (RPH girls took 2nd, Chatfield’s 5th. RPH guys took 5th, Chatfield 6th. Top Tro-Canes: C. Olson (1st Shot & Discus), T. Meldahl (1st L-Jump, 2nd 110 & 300-H, 3rd T-Jump), N. Blagsvedt (1st Shot, 2nd Disc), the girls 4x100 (1st > See Hot Shots), the girls 4x200 (2nd > O. Hoff, A. Papenfuss,
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Obituaries
Lemke, both of Houston; numerous second and third cousins, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Julie Mae Anderson Julie Mae Anderson, 74, formerly Arlyn and her daughter Heather. of Houston, Minn., passed away at A memorial service will be held her home on Wednesday, May 9, at the River Towers in Minneapolis, 2018, following a brief illness. She and a private burial will be held at was born December 11, 1943, to Silver Creek Cemetery, rural HousPaul and Glenis (Sather) Anderson ton. of Houston. She graduated from Hoff Funeral and Cremation SerHouston High School and the Uni- vice in Houston is assisting the famversity of Northern Colorado in ily with arrangements. Greeley, Colo. Jack Eugene Borcherding Following Jack Eugene Borcherding was g r a du at ion, born December 27, 1934, at his she marparents home on a farm near Alpha, ried William Iowa. He was the second son Smith, who of Albert and Ruth (McConkey) graduated Borcherding. Jack and his older from the Air brother, James Force AcadJulie Mae were joined emy in ColoAnderson by a sister, rado Springs. They later divorced. Tragically, their Brenda Lou only daughter, Heather Lynne, was in 1943. was killed in a skiing accident at the age He baptized at St. of 14. Julie taught French and enjoyed John’s Luthertraveling to Montreal, Canada, sev- an Church eral times with her students. She in Sumner, Jack later received her real estate license Iowa, and Borcherding and worked with Edina Realty confirmed at until she set up her own agency. Peace Church in Fredericksburg, Julie also attended Sancto Sophia Iowa. In early childhood he attendSeminary in Tahlequah, Okla., and ed country schools in Chickasaw was an ordained minister. After she County and completed his formal retired, she received her certifica- education graduating from Fredertion to teach English as a second icksburg High School in 1953. He language in China, where she lived was active in 4-H as a youth. He and taught at a university for four showed the Champion Club Calf years. Julie loved to travel and vis- Heifer at National Dairy Cattle ited Paris, France, and other Euro- Congress in 1950 and was Iowa pean countries several times. She Champion 4-H Dairy Club Memalso enjoyed the theater, symphony, ber in 1953. He remained at home and walking every day with friends. working on his parents’ dairy farm Julie is survived by first cousins and selling cars for Weidler ChevMary (Loren) Thomas and Jenelle rolet in Sumner until 1956 when he moved to Cedar Rapids and worked for Link Belt Speeder. He entered the military in 1957 serving with Co A 2d BG 39th Infantry (The Saints) at Ft. Lewis, Wash. He married Sharon Heussner, June 16, 1957. He attended Barber College, graduating in 1960. He barbered in Waterloo and Lawler, Iowa, and Burr Oak Mabel, Minn. A daughter Tina United Methodist Church Gay, was born to the union, March 6, 1964. He barbered in Lawler Burr Oak, Iowa until the farm was purchased north Monday, May 28 of Burr Oak, December 1, 1964. Serving 10:30am-1:00pm They adopted a son, Alan Wray in 1967 and a daughter, Tessa Jean Adults $12, Children $6 (12 & under) in 1970. In 1976, Sally Swisher, Preschool Free Sheri’s stepsister, joined the famBone-in ham, scalloped potatoes, baked ily and lived with them until she beans, coleslaw, roll, dessert graduated from high school. They Carryouts available farmed until 1996, when he rented
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the land out and delivered trailers to all 50 states for Featherlite Co. out of Cresco, Iowa. He is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. The McConkey family history can be traced back to the Revolutionary War in 1776. He served on the FHA Board. He was a member of Burr Oak Lutheran Church, serving on the council and taught Sunday School in the ‘60s. Sheri and Jack were Luther League Advisors in the ‘80s and attended the Luther League Convention in Denver, Colo. He was a charter member of the Professional Farmers of America. He belonged to the American Legion Club Post 299 in Mabel, Minn. He was retired, helping his brother with medical issues and enjoying his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Brenda Lou, a brother, James R. Borcherding and brother-in-law Scott Hughes and James Hughes. He is survived by his wife Sheri, his children Tina Quam (Dennis), Alan Borcherding (Crystal Johnson) and Tessa Numedahl (Pete), grandchildren Taylor James and Payton Louis Numedahl, Jaron Alan and Skyelin Rae Borcherding and nephews, Scott Hinders (Dee), Gene Hinders (Terri), Bryan Robinson and James Robinson (Dana). Funeral services were held 11 a.m., Saturday, May 19, 2018, at the Burr Oak Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Matt Larson officiating. Visitation was 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 18 at the Burr Oak Lutheran Church and one hour prior to services at the church. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel assisted with arrangements.
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Peggy Remick Skaggs Peggy Remick Skaggs, age 66, of Mabel, Minn., died Monday, May 14, 2018, at her home. Peggy was born August 14, 1951, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Clarence and Carmona (Engebretson) Remick. She grew up in Mabel and attended the Mabel Schools. She was trained as a Certified Nurse’s Aid and started working in Rochester before working for 25 years at the Green Lea Manor Nursing Home in Mabel. She had also worked at Rush Products in Rushford and Steuart Labs in Mabel. On August 30, 2003, she married Bill Skaggs in Mabel. She was member of the Mabel United Methodist Church where she had once taught Sunday School, and the American Legion
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Fillmore County Church Directory Canton-Scotland Presbyterian Church……..........Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Avenue, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Christ Lutheran Church..........………………..........Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…..........……….......Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church...........Sat. - 5 :30pm & Sun. - 9: 00am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 St. Columban Church.…..…….......………………..Sundays - 10 : 00am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 St. Mary’s Catholic Church...…...................................Sundays - 8:00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923
•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am and 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm and 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* •AA Closed Meeting, 12pm, Preston United Methodist Church, 212 St. Anthony St. N., lower level.*
•Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library* •Rushford AA Closed meeting, 7pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*
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•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Senior Coffee and Dessert, 9am, Clara House, Harmony.*
•Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am and 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm and 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info, (507) 288-6944.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* •Canton Historical Society meeting, 5pm, Canton Community Center. Come join us, looking for new members.
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Jace, and Kiara; brothers and sisters Colleen (Neil) Rollie of Houston, Tex., Steve (Liz) Remick of Spring Grove, Jeff Remick of Houston, Tex., Lori Remick of Spring Grove, and Kevin (Sue) Remick of Blaine, Minn.; sister-in-law Cindy Remick of Decorah, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Carmona, a sister, Debbie Kenyon, and a brother, Mike. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Friday, May 18 at the Mabel United Methodist Church, with Rev. Sharon Goetzinger officiating. Visitation was 4-8 p.m. Thursday, May 17 at the Mabel United Methodist Church and one hour prior to services at the Church. Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel assisted with arrangements.
•Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.* •Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, use side door on Newburg.*
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•Chatfield NA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*
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•Spring Valley Food Shelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson.* •Mabel Public Library Story Hour, 9:30-10:30am. Preschool-elementary. 110 E. Newburg.* •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507) 765-2518.*
SUN., MAY 27
•Lenora United Methodist Church service, 3pm, Village of Lenora. •Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*
MON., MAY 28
•AA Crossroads Journey Group meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*
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Rushford Village reviews project plans By Kirsten Zoellner At the Tuesday, May 15 Rushford Village Council meeting, a recently completed preliminary grading plan for the Benson Lane project was discussed. Acting Mayor Dennis Overland led the meeting and City Engineer Derek Olinger, of Bolton & Menk, led the discussion regarding the project. The city is looking at two options to address water flow event issues at the dead end roadway. Unable to repair the “Missouri-style,” 30-inch culvert crossing as it currently sits and unable to pay the high cost of a bridge to serve just two residential properties on the lane, the city is planning on installing a sizeable culvert into the waterway. The first option is the installation of a 12-foot by six-foot concrete box culvert. This meets the standards to handle a fiveyear storm event. Option two, the installation of an aluminum box culvert or aluminum arch culvert, would meet the standards for a 10-year storm event. Preliminary grading plans call for the upstream channel to be lowered two feet to accommodate the new culverts. Additionally, the street crossing would be raised by three feet. “It’ll be quite a bit of difference between where the channel is now,” said Olinger.
Left to right, Rushford Village Councilors Dennis Overland, Mike Ebner, and Rich Smith listen to details of a preliminary plan for the Benson Lane project. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner
Harmony American Legion Auxiliary announces its Girls State selections The Harmony American Legion Auxiliary is proud to announce that Rylie Gatzke and Izabella Jones have been chosen to represent Harmony at the 72nd annual Girls State program to be held June 10-16, 2018, at Bethel College in St. Rylie Gatzke Paul. Gatzke is the daughter of Travis and Tammy Gatzke, and Jones is the daughter of Adam and Melissa Jones of Spring Izabella Jones Valley. Both girls are currently juniors at Fillmore Central High. The purposes of the Girls State program are to provide citizenship training for girls of high school age; to afford them an opportunity to live together as self-governing citizens; to inform them about the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of American citizenship, in order that they may understand and participate in the functioning of their government; and to help them grasp the meaning of some of the responsibilities which they
must assume when they become adults. The entire Girls State program is a non-political, non-partisan, non-sectarian attempt to instill in these potential leaders a love of God and country. They practice good citizenship, Americanism and the duties that go
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On the west side of the crossing, at a fork in the road separating the two driveways, additional turn around room of approximately five feet will be created. “There’s a lot of riprap in here,” added Onlinger. “All new contours will have riprap and upstream there will be some as well to make sure those slopes are armored and don’t erode out.” The plan will be submitted to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for any permitting requirements. Engineers hope no permitting will be required. “It’s our first shot,” noted Olinger. “There’s more design work to complete yet before discuss it with the DNR.” Councilor Mike Ebner questioned whether plans are being made with regards to relocation of a gas line and telephone line in the area. Olinger clarified that the grading will extend 60 feet before the culvert and that the gas line will definitely need to be moved. He has discussed the matter with the gas company, but has not discussed the phone line yet with AcenTek. “I’m unsure if it will affect the cost at all. If it’s in the public roadway, it’s their cost,” said Olinger. “Will the crossing still be overtopped in rain events?” asked Overland. The channel will carry capacity for a 5-10 year storm, depending on culvert specifications. A small concrete “V” notch in the center of the channel may be added to direct water. A surveyor from Bolton & Menk is also working on determining Right of Way mapping and description. Once done, the city will be able to get signed agreements from the
adjacent property owners. With the agreements in place, the surveyor will go back and formally set in-ground irons to match mapping and descriptions. Olinger estimated it would cost between $5,500-6,000 to do the surveying work, plus city legal fees for the agreements. While discussing road work, the council also took advantage of Olinger’s presence to discuss continued street maintenance, following projects in 2014, 2015, and 2016 on the city’s bituminous roadways. Most of the maintenance for the next five to seven years will likely be chip sealing and crack filling to preserve the new surfaces. Bolton & Menk estimates the entirety of seal and fill maintenance to be $140,000. “The only caveat is that I want to drive the remainder of the roads to determine if it’s any better spent overlaying,” added Olinger. “Realistically, based on street ratings, it’s probably not going to be a whole lot more than what I’ve already figured out.” Main Street in South Rushford has been noted as having reflective cracking, but not cracking and shifting. “Now is the time to start thinking about crack filling. Addressing the cracks early is the main goal,” he continued. The city has gotten preliminary quotes on Main Street work, but it was suggested having contractors look at Darr Lane, the south end of Hillview Drive, and the Village Hall parking lot as well. Until further review, no action has been taken on maintenance work. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Tuesday, June 5, at 7 p.m., at the Village Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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A message to those still in school By Travis Vatland Finally, the school year seems to be coming to a close. As my classmates and I set off on our new adventures, I have taken some time to reflect on what my journey this far has been. Seems like every year I Travis Vatland remember has distinct highs and lows. I have learned quite a bit from this 12-year journey. This essay is for everyone still in high school, and it is filled with some of the best advice I have learned along the way. First off, I think the most important advice I can give is
be respectful to everyone you meet. Respect goes a long ways, whether that is towards a friend, teacher, or yourself. When we were younger, we were always told “treat people the way you want to be treated.” Well, it turns out the age-old saying speaks a lot of truth. Also, never leave on bad terms with any friends, teacher, or family members. If this year taught me anything, it is that life can change in the blink of an eye, so don’t ever leave on bad terms with anyone you know. Another piece of advice I have is to get involved with things you are passionate about. I’m not saying join every club, sport, or after school activity under the sun, but try new things to learn what you like and what you don’t like. Person-
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Halvorson sworn in to Whalan City Council
Wes Harding with the Root River Trail Towns presents a check to the Whalan City Council. Photo by Barb Jeffers By Barb Jeffers The Whalan City Council met on May 14, 2018, and spent much of the meeting discussing city projects, including work to be done on streets and alleys. Prior to the meeting Johnny Halvorson was sworn in as council member, filling the seat left vacant by Wyatt Berekvam. Halvorson will fill the seat for the remaining nine months of the term. Present at the meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin and council members Kim Berekvam, Everett Johnson, Owen Lewis, and Johnny Halvorson and City Clerk Lolly Melander. The minutes from the April 9, 2018, council meeting were read by Melander. With no additions or corrections requested, a motion was made by Berekvam with a second by Johnson, to accept the minutes as read. Motion carried. Melander presented the Treasurer’s Report and Bills Due to the council. No additions or corrections were requested. Motion by Halvorson, second by Lewis, to accept the Treasurer’s Report and Bills Due as read. Motion carried.
Visitor comments Lanny Landsverk with city maintenance reported that he has the water fountain up and running after some minor repair. Wes Harding with Root River Trail Towns reported to the council on the pancake breakfast. The Whalan Root River Trail Towns Committee served 162 meals. A check in the amount of $1,330.70 was presented to the Whalan City Council from the Root River Trail Towns committee, which will be put towards the new roof on the city hall building. Harding thanked all of the volunteers who helped make the day such a success and those who made cash or in-kind contributions. Old Business The Zoning Board met on May 14, 2018, for the board’s workshop. The Zoning Board will be reviewing the ordinance book in the coming months. The board compiled a list of four separate topics they would like to look at this year, including setbacks, trees, farm animals and exotic animals in town and outdoor burners. The Zoning Board will report their findings to the council.
The Zoning Board will next meet June 11, 2018, at 4 p.m. prior to the June council meeting. The Zoning Board includes Larry Johnson, Marlys Tuftin, Lanny Landsverk, Ernie Johnson and Lolly Melander. The Spring Clean-up drive around was cancelled and will be re-scheduled. The urinal in the city hall has been fixed and is now in working order. New Business Motion by Johnson, second by Halvorson, to approve a donation of $400.00 to the Stand Still Parade. Motion carried. Motion by Lewis, second by Johnson, to have gravel placed on the roads in the necessary areas in town. Motion by Lewis, second by Berekvam, to have the limbs removed on trees that are in the way of power lines. Motion carried. Motion by Halvorson, second by Lewis, to compensate Ryan Vitse in the amount of $50.00 for work performed putting the snow plow on the city truck prior to the late spring heavy snowfall. Motion by Lewis, second by Berekvam, to replace current outdoor water faucets with new improved faucets. Motion carried. Mayor Tuftin received a phone call from Advanced Disposal stating that Fillmore County’s trash and
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on to customers. Please be vigilant about placing cardboard and boxboard in your recyclables. Motion by Johnson, second by Lewis, to adjourn. Motion carried. The next Whalan City Council meeting will be held on June 11, 2018 at 5 p.m. at the Whalan City Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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high after one year, we may do utility system, per city policy which property.” Rushford looks at electric charges; still rate study to determine if modifica- prohibits the repair of failing private In a bit of fun news, Mayor Chris systems within city limits. “They must Hallum noted that goats will once tions are needed.” At this time, the city doesn’t feel any hook up to the city system,” noted again be brought into the city to graze requirements for launch project change invasives on Olson Bluff. Only a porin rates is required. Dairyland Zacher. “The cost is $5,135.”
By Kirsten Zoellner The Monday, May 14 Rushford Council meeting may have had just three regular business agenda items, but there was plenty of discussion, some of which was regarding public notices and consent agenda issues. An annual wholesale power rate schedule was detailed in a letter and documentation from MiEnergy. In comes at the same time as a recent discussion by the Rushford Electrical Commission. April 25 discussion included a recommendation from Tom Nigon, of Star-Energy, to implement a power cost adjustment to recover cost increases in wholesale
power. The rate will be reviewed in one year to determine if a rate study is necessary. According to City Clerk Kathy Zacher, some of the demand fluctuation may be due to the demand charge of the new Rushford-Peterson School. Zacher indicated that after the oneyear period, better information will be available. “Now that they’ve been doing different mitigating, they’ve been able to reduce demand. That helps us to keep rates flat. It might be that there’s too much variation from the school in there. It might be an anomaly of that instance, after a full year of them being consistent. If it’s
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When the subdivision was created, the previous residents opposed assessments against the property for city services. The council at that time took action to defer the sewer and water, but imposed street, curb, and gutter assessment. Per council decision, the interest of the sewer and water assessment would accrue at a rate 7.8% per year with the option of paying the interest or having it added to tax rolls. When the property was sold in 2001, the new owners were not made aware of the sewer and water assessment. “They showed me all their papers. Under the assessment line item, it read $0,” clarified Zacher. “It was not disclosed to the purchaser. Zacher further added that the current owners understand the benefit and want to hook up to city services, which are already stubbed in at the
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Full STEAM Ahead Second, Third, and Fourth grade celebrated learning with a STEAM Day on Monday, April 16. They had a blast exploring science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics with projects and presentations. Two representatives from Miken Sports showed the students types of bats, how they are made, and even brought in different fibers for the kids to stretch and manipulate. Students created towers using spaghetti noodles and marshmallows after reading the story The Marshmallow Incident. They also experimented with Oobleck and pretended they were out of this world! Students also got the chance to play Jeopardy and earn points by answering challenging math problems that really made them think. It was a day we hope they will remember throughout their elementary years and beyond. Exploring the aspects of STEAM is important in our ever-changing world. The discussions students have about their futures and the jobs they hope to someday have are crucial now more than ever. We hope they were able to open their minds to a huge world full of possibilities that is out there waiting for them.
Congratulations to Prom King and Queen Drake Dulek and Jessica Kitching, and to Prom Prince and Princess James Hongerholt and Alyssa Rostad!
Congratulations to Curtis Chapel who was named "Best in Site" for his Bari Sax Solo on April 19. He scored a perfect 40!
Congratulations to Maria Esch who was named "Best in Site" for her Vocal Solo on April 19 and received a perfect score of 40!
Spring Concerts & Important Dates Sunday, 5/20/18, HHS Choir Concert at Cross of Christ Church, 7:00 PM Tuesday, 5/22/18, HHS Band Concert in the HS gym, 7:00 PM Thursday 5/24/18, 5th and 6th grade Band & Music Concert in the ES gym, 6:30 PM.
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Admission to concerts is $1. Elementary concerts have matinee performances at 2:00 PM the day of the concerts, no admission charged. Friday, 5/25/18: HHS Awards Program in the HS gym, 2:00 PM Wednesday, 5/30/18, Baccalaureate in the HS gym, 7:00 PM Thursday, 5/31/18, Last Day of School, Early Dismissal Friday, 6/1/18, Graduation Ceremony in the HS gym, 7:00 PM
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Fillmore County Police Reports Chatfield Police Department Rodney Taylor Nolan, 40, Chatfield, Minn.; 2/16/2018, Domestic Assault - Inflict or Attempt to Inflict Bodily Harm (Gross Misdemeanor), Fine $3,000 (stay $2,500 until 4/30/2020), Total Fees $590. Local Confinement - 365 days (stay 320 days for two years). If defendant successfully completes outpatient treatment, he will not have to serve his jail term. If defendant does not successfully complete outpatient treatment, he is to serve his jail term starting Sept 1, 2018. Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (4/30/2018): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Educational assessment/program, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Follow all State and Federal criminal laws, Contact probation officer as directed, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if have contact with law enforcement, if charged with any new crime, and/or if change address, employment, or telephone number, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Sign releases of information as directed, Do not use or possess firearms/ammunition/explosives, Domestic abuse counseling/ treatment, Cognitive skill training, No assault/aggressive/threatening behavior, No contact with victim L.T., No harassment violations, No violations of an Order for Protection, Maintain employment, Domestic No Contact (DANCO) from 04/30/2018 thru 04/30/2020, Complete treatment - Outpatient Treatment (successfully complete), Take medications in the prescribed dosage and frequency, Give a DNA sample when directed. Jim Pecos Jr., 21, Chatfield, Minn.; 2/25/2018, Expired Registration - More Than Six Months, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Curtis James Bisek, 34, Peterson, Minn.; 2/3/2018, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 4/30/2020), Total Fees $1,020. Local Confinement - 365 days (stay 345 days for two years). Serve as: work release and weekends (if eligible). Jail term to begin May 4. Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (4/30/2018): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Educational assessment/program, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Follow rec-
ommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Follow all State and Federal criminal laws, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if have contact with law enforcement, if charged with any new crime, and/or if change address, employment, or telephone number, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Cognitive skill training, No contact with persons associated with illegal drugs, No assault/aggressive/ threatening behavior, Counseling - complete individual counseling for substance abuse disorder as directed by agent, Take medications in the prescribed dosage and frequency. Raya Louise Brookins, 20, Millville, Minn.; 4/1/2018, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Jaclyn Lucy Gilsrud, 31, St. Charles, Minn.; 4/11/2018, Speeding (75/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Marissa Ellen Graham, 24, Arnold, Mo.; 2/23/2018, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Scott A. Jacobs, 45, Prairie Du Chien, Wis.; 4/20/2018, Speeding (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. David Stuart Thompson, 29, Wykoff, Minn.; DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 4/30/2019), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one years). Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (4/30/2018): 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, Educational assessment/program, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment (within 30 days), Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Submit to random searches, No driver’s license violations, No driving without insurance, Aftercare, Complete treatment. MN Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division Brent Stephen Eisenman, 32, Spring Valley, Minn.; 2/10/2018, Open Burning - Prohibited Materials, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Chriss A. Slabough, 34, Lanesboro, Minn.; 3/28/2018, Farmland Furbearer Zone Restriction Violations, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. MN State Patrol – Rochester Jennifer Ethel Kimball-Olson,
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55, Lanesboro, Minn.; 4/27/2018, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Preston Police Department Autumn Ann Horsman, 28, Chatfield, Minn.; 2/16/2018, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. James Michael Kenyon, 20, Lanesboro, Minn.; 3/26/2018, Underage Drinking/Driving, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 5/2/2019), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year - Conditions (5/2/2018): No alcohol or controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications) until after turn 21, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No possession of alcohol or drugs, No driving without insurance - have a valid license to drive.
Rushford Police Department John Paul Fann, 27, Rushford, Minn.; 9/1/2017, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 4/30/2020), Total Fees $1,020. Local Confinement - 365 days (stay 275 days for two years). Defendant to get credit for time served in jail. Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (4/30/2018): Contact probation officer as directed, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, Sign Probation Agreement, Remain lawabiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), No mood-altering chemi-
cals, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Random testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, No driver’s license violations, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if have contact with law enforcement, if charged with any new crime, and/or if change address, employment, or telephone number, No contact with persons associated with illegal drugs, Mental Health Screening, No assault, No use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons. 9/1/2017, Assault - 4th Degree - Peace Officer - Physically Assaults, Fine $3,000 (stay 3,000 until 4/30/2020), Total Fees $0. Local Confinement - 365 days (stay 365 days for two years). Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (4/30/2018): Defendant to follow all other terms and conditions as set in count above.
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ELCOR Realty Co. SOLD 612 BLUFF AVE, ST. CHARLES • 2 Bedrooms BathL • 2D single car garages S• O 1563 AMCO DR SE, CHATFIELD LD• 3 Baths • 3,294 • 4 Bedrooms S(3Oon Main) 1375 LONE STONE CT. SE, CHATFIELD • 3 BedroomS • 2O BathL • 2D Car garage • Level lot 102 AVE B NE, CHATFIELD LD• Main floor living, • 4 Bedrooms SO• Bath • 4 Bedrooms (3 main level) • 2 Baths • 1980
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$119,900 362 MAIN ST NORTH, CHATFIELD #4087831 • 2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Garage • Open layout • Built 2006 • Main floor laundry • Private patio • Wooded view • Modern décor • Low association fee • Well cared for • No lawn mowing or snow shoveling
209 MAIN ST SOUTH, CHATFIELD
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82 ACRES ON THE ROOT RIVER
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• 3 Bedroom (same level) • Bath • 0.44 Acres • Main floor laundry • Steel siding • Fresh paint • Front & Rear decks • Central air • Appliances • Oversized 2 car garage w/alley access • Storage shed
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$219,900 125 TWIFORD ST SW, CHATFIELD
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29220 KARST ROAD, CHATFIELD
$92,900
240 2ND ST NE, HARMONY
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• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage • Full basement • New roof, windows, siding, flooring, appliances • Built 1948 • 2,190 sq. ft. • Storage shed • Patio • No backyard neighbors • Dead End Street • On Golf Course
$618,103 12716 COUNTY RD 138 SE, CHATFIELD #4082543
• 3 Plus bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage • Built 1990 • 2,143 sq. ft. on one floor • No steps • Handicap Accessible • 26’ x 27’ Workshop • 54’ x 54’ Barn/Shed with box/tie stalls • 36 tillable acres • Excellent hunting with +/- 20 wooded acres • Awesome horse setup • +/- 1620 ft North Branch Root River CUTE & COZY
98 CEDAR ST, FOUNTAIN
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• 1 Bedroom • Garage • 2 Lots on the corner • Everything updated in 1992 • Affordable • Updated windows, roof & garage door • Gas $29 • Electric $105 • Water/Sewer $53 • Garbage $19 • Move-in condition • Start here
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• Totally renovated building • Commercial kitchen • Pizza ovens • 3 Baths • 2 Dining areas • Finished LL • Operating as Bank Gift Haus & Margaret’s Tea Room • Professional rental office with separate access
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CHATFIELD – JORDAN TOWNSHIP! 154 Acres of bare land, (100 acres tillable, 40 acres pasture with spring, 14 acres woods/non-tillable). $885,000 $840,000 WYKOFF – Farm in Jordan Township – 124 acres located in a beautiful valley with the Root River running through the property. Approximately 45 acres could be tillable with the balance being fenced pasture. Includes hay shed. New Price - $399,900 PRESTON – FOUNTAIN TOWNSHIP. 40 acres of bare land with approximately 37.50 acres tillable. Good soils & access off blacktop road. $349,900
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CHATFIELD - Level lot (0.16 acre) ready to be built on located in an established neighborhood along a dead end street across from City Park. #4084421 $19,900 $17,900 FOUNTAIN – CARROLTON TOWNSHIP – 8.5 acre building site with a couple acres of tillable located off the county road high on the hill overlooking the valley. #4077950 $85,000 LANESBORO – 20 acre building site (5 tillable, balance woods) adjacent to state land. Blacktop road, great views, good access, trails and tons of wildlife. #4085542 $149,900 LANESBORO – CARROLTON TOWNSHIP – 12 acres of woods with approximately 400’ of creek frontage and adjoins State land. Ideal for hunting, recreation or weekend getaway. Additional land available for building site. #4076539 $49,900 LANESBORO – New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $79,900
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Beautiful recreation spot bordering Forestville State Park. Approximately 2 acres of with many mature trees. This property is private and has a small A Frame cabin structure on it with approximately 480 sq ft built in 1972 on piers foundation. Newer Heat & Glo unit heats the cabin with propane gas. Electricity to the cabin. Enjoy your summers trout fishing, walking and hiking trails and winters are great for cross country skiing. Privacy and lots of wildlife to enjoy. A perfect “getaway” for all seasons.
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MLS#4071760 MLS#4085938 4 BED, 4 BATH • 2,718 SQ. FT. 3 BED, 3 BATH • 1,985 SQ. FT. Once in a lifetime opportunity! Custom Gorgeous & well-maintained 2-story. built private off-the-grid retreat on Open kitchen and living areas w/ 56 acres with in walking distance to gorgeous view of the private backyard, Lanesboro. Quality, craftsmanship, and hardwood floors, fireplace, and plenty of attention to detail are found throughout room for everyone. Main floor includes a this beautiful home and woods and den/office. Unfinished walkout lower level. prairie on the top of a bluff with no visible neighbors.
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26047 GLADIOLA LANE, LANESBORO 3.22 acres • Beautiful setting & views • 4+ bedrooms • 4 baths • Wood floors • High ceilings • Open floor plan • Formal dining • Living room • 2 family rooms • Master bath with jetted tub • Main floor laundry • Large office • Rec area • 3 car attached garage • Crown molding • Paneled doors $139,900
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MLS#4086386 MLS#4086390 2.61 ACRES 2.50 ACRES Gorgeous Lot for sale with the enjoyment Gorgeous Lot for sale with the enjoyment of common woods, trails and access to the of common woods, trails and access to Root River for outdoor enjoyment. It’s time the Root River for outdoor enjoyment. It’s to build on this 2.61 acre lot! time to build on this 2.50 acre lot!
21257 US Hwy 52 • Preston, MN
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Multi-purpose building w/beautiful panoramic views of Camp Creek Valley for each office. 5 large office spaces available to rent. Each office space for rent is $400/Mo. All utilities are paid by owner. Lease agreements are 1yr5yr lease agreements. Kitchen area incl. stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator. New updated women & men restrooms. 35-car parking lot.
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116 FILLMORE ST., PRESTON Large ranch • 4 bedrooms • 2+ baths • Large wooded lot Ranch home on corner • 3 car garage • Carport • Living • Open kitchen and dining • Great views from living room room • Dining room • Open lower level ready to finish • Master bath • Large w/o family room • d/o could be 5th • Vinyl siding • Covered porch • Walking distance to grocery store and downtown bedroom • 2+ detached garage • Large private deck
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908 2nd Ave SW Austin, MN $164,900
MLS#4076794 MLS#4085953 MLS#4085076 1 BED, 2 BATHS • 3,472 SQ. FT. 3 BED, 2 BATH • 1,800 SQ. FT. 3 BED, 3 BATH • 2,492 SQ. FT. The Cracked Egg is a well established Open concept kitchen with granite Beautiful 3 bedroom home with 3 counters, in-floor heating and cork flooring. bathrooms in a great neighborhood and restaurant for sale in scenic Lanesboro! Great Location off of US Hwy 16 and Living/dining room has large windows, gas next to a park. There is potential for a Parkway. Great Opportunity to own and fireplace, great built-ins, walkout to a huge 4th bedroom in lower level. Gorgeous wrap-around patio. Private 5 acre lot close hardwood floors in family room and dining operate this turn-key restaurant. Inventory to Lake Pepin Golf Course. room areas. Large 894 sq. ft. 2 car heated and equipment stay with the property. Seats 50-plus and on-off street parking. garage and fenced in yard. Large one bedroom above restaurant to live in or rent.
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Spectacular views • Large ranch • Master suite w/jetted tub • Walk-in closet • Main floor laundry • Formal living room and dining room • Remodeled kitchen • 4 bath • Lower level is currently set up as a mother-in-law apartment • Completely remodeled and updated • 1/2 acre lot • Wildlife • Large deck
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2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, fishing, camping • Private • Ideal for house or cabin
4 bedroom • Steel siding • 2+ garage • Large yard • Open 27583 DEEP RIVER ROAD 408 FILLMORE ST W., PRESTON $595,000 kitchen and dining • Living room • Ideal for permanent LANESBORO 344 MAIN ST N #3, CHATFIELD Remodeled and updated • 3 bedrooms • Large living home or rental • Quick possession available room • Pantry • Open kitchen and dining • New windows, Condo • 2 bedrooms • 2 baths • Open living, Dining and 140 acres • Prime hunting ground • 63 acres flooring and roof • Main floor laundry • Built-in gun Kitchen • Large master with 2 w/in closets • Attached List your property with Todd! tillable • 20 acres pasture • Building site with cabinet • Heated 2+ garage • Move-in ready condition outbuildings • 1920 sq. ft. pole shed • Barn • Well garage Call today!
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385 HILLSIDE ST. SE CHATFIELD
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Large corner lot • Close to elementary • Close to golf course • Open to builders • City Utilities
Commercial Opportunities $135,000
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
$124,900
90 MAIN ST., FOUNTAIN
Ideal location on Main St and close to State Bike Trail • Commercial potential for retail, hotel/ motel, office space, shops, etc • Updates are already done
Roxanne Johnson Broker/Owner, GRI, CRS, ABR Cell: (507) 458-6110 remax@harmonytel.net MN & IA Licensed
Spud Boy Diner
105 PARKWAY AVE, LANESBORO
Kelsey Bergey Realtor, GRI Cell: (507) 251- 0281 remax@harmonytel.net MN Licensed
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TBD Cedar Rd, Peterson
HOUSE & SHOP 430 Main St, Ostrander
ROOT RIVER FRONTAGE 20104 Mayapple Ln, Preston
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230 3rd Ave SE, Harmony
45 1st Ave NE, Harmony
PENDING 19.65 acres or 13.23 acres, 2 parcels • Easy access • Wooded • Camp, hike, hunt or build
Character & charm • 3 bedroom • 26’x58’ garage/shop, half heated • Large deck & nice yard • $87,500
Custom-built home • Vaulted ceilings & large windows • Sauna & hot tub • 6+ acre wooded lot on dead end
Fixer upper • Large home • Nice lot • Needs total renovation • $25,900
3 bedroom, 2 bath • Updated bathrooms • 2 car attached garage • Easy walk to downtown • $87,000
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Turnkey restaurant w/equipment • Breakfast, lunch & dinner menus • Coffee shop • Harmony
Full service canoe, kayak, river tube and bike rental outfitter • Bike repair shop & retail • Downtown location
12 guest rooms • Commercial kitchen • Private owner’s suite • Historic Jailhouse • Preston
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110 Main St N, Canton
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Commercial space with 1 bedroom apartment • Equipment for full restaurant & bar • Full basement for storage
Acreage - Harmony
Scenic location • Near Upper Iowa River • Wooded • Buildable • Camp or hunt
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SOUTH MAIN STREET IMPROVEMENTS OF 2018 WYKOFF, MINNESOTA ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Public notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the City of Wykoff, Minnesota, at the City Hall, 217 Gold Street, Wykoff, Minnesota, Until 11:00 a.m. on the 11th day of June, 2018, for furnishing materials and labor for construction of South Main Street Improvements of 2018 as described in plans and specifications thereof now on file in the office of the City Clerk. Proposals will be opened at 11:00 a.m. at the City Hall. Proposals will be acted upon by the City Council at a meeting to be held in the City Hall, beginning at 7:00 p.m., on the 9th day of July, 2018 or at such later time and place as may then be fixed. The extent of the work involved is furnishing all labor and materials for construction of the South Main Street Improvements of 2018 together with related subsidiary and incidental work including: • Bituminous pavement - 600 Tons • Aggregate Base Class - 5760 Cubic Yards • 8” Sanitary Sewer - 565 Linear Feet • 8” Watermain - 480 Linear Feet The method of construction shall be by Contract and all work is to be done in strict compliance with plans and specifications prepared by WHKS & Co., 2905 South Broadway, Rochester, Minnesota 55904 which have heretofore been approved by the City Council and are now on file for public examination in the office of the City Clerk. Each bid must be made out on a proposal blank furnished by the City and obtained at the offices of WHKS & Co. Each proposal shall be sealed in an envelope marked “South Main Street Improvements of 2018.” Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond payable to the City of Wykoff, Minnesota, in the amount of at least 5% of the total bid as a guarantee that the bidder will furnish the required bonds and enter into a contract within ten (10) working days, excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays, after the award of the contract. Bidders shall not be permitted to withdraw their bids for a period of sixty (60) days after the same are opened. Payment for said South Main Street Improvements of 2018 will be made in cash from cash on hand, from governmental grants, or from such other funds as may be legally used for such purposes. Monthly estimates will be made by the Engineer and payment will be made to the Contractor in the amount of ninety-five percent (95%) of said estimate. Final payment of money due will be made in cash within thirty days of project completion and acceptance. The Contractor shall commence work after the Notice to Proceed is issued and shall complete all work excluding the final wearing lift of bituminous pavement on or before October 31, 2018. Final wearing lift of bituminous pavement shall be completed on or before June 15, 2019. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance and Maintenance Bond and a Payment Bond, both in an amount equal to one hundred (100) percent of the Contract price. Said bonds are to be issued by a responsible surety, approved by the City Council, and which shall guarantee the faithful performance of the Contract and the terms and conditions
therein contained, and shall guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and labor and protect and save harmless the City from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operations of the Contractor. Said bond shall also guarantee the maintenance of the improvements constructed for a period of two (2) year from and after its completion and acceptance by the City. Plans and specifications governing the construction of the proposed improvements have been prepared by WHKS & Co., Engineers, Planners, and Surveyors, Rochester, Minnesota, which plans and specifications and prior proceedings of the City Council referring to and defining said proposed improvements are hereby made a part of this notice and the proposed contract by reference, and the proposed contract shall be executed in compliance therewith. Copies of said plans and specifications are now on file in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Wykoff, Minnesota, for examination by bidders. Bid forms, plans and specifications are available to download for a $20.00 charge at www. questcdn.com, please use eBidDoc 5716121. Paper copies can be obtained for a non-refunded cost of $100.00 from WHKS & Co., 2905 South Broadway, Rochester, MN 55904. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities and irregularities. Published upon order of the City Council of the City of Wykoff, Minnesota. /s/ Rebecca Schmidt City Clerk City of Wykoff, Minnesota Publish 21 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF WYKOFF ZONING MAP AND ZONING CHAPTER #151 AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ADOPTION OF MINNESOTA CODE BOOK PROPOSED ADDENDUMS TIME AND PLACE: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Wykoff, Minnesota, will meet at City Hall in the City of Wykoff, Minnesota, at 7 o’clock P.M. on May 31, 2018 to consider the adoption of the Zoning Map for the City of Wykoff. TIME AND PLACE: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Wykoff, Minnesota, will meet at City Hall in the City of Wykoff, Minnesota, at 7:30 o’clock P.M. on May 31, 2018 to consider the addendums made to the Minnesota Code Book. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed Zoning Map, Zoning Chapter and Addendums to the Minnesota Code Book will be heard at these meetings. Written or oral objections will be considered. DATED: May 10, 2018 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Becky Schmidt City Clerk Publish 14,21 notice pilot mound The special meeting on May 24, 2018, to discuss mail-in balloting is cancelled due to a government imposed deadline. The township will have in-person voting in the Pilot Mound Town Hall for the primary and general elections in 2018. William Sullivan, Clerk Pilot Mound Township Publish 21,28
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notice sumner township Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the May meeting of the Sumner Township Supervisors will be Tuesday, May 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the Sumner Town Hall. Marianne Hockema, Clerk Publish 14,21
Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: NANETTE MARIE LEHMAN 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 707 north high street rushford, mn 55971-9110 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address.
NANETTE MARIE LEHMAN 707 north high street rushford, mn 55971-9110 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: May 8, 2018 Nanette Marie Lehman Publish 21,28
COUNTY PROJECTS BIDS CLOSE JUNE 11, 2018 FILLMORE COUNTY, MN NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer, at the Fillmore County Highway Department, Preston, MN until 1:30 p.m. on the 11th day of June, 2018, for the following project: SAP 023-592-003: Bituminous Surface, Aggregate Base & Pavement Striping, located on Goodview Dr, from the intersection of CSAH 21 north on Goodview Drive (1.749 miles) in Carrolton Township. Major quantities include subgrade excavation, aggregate base, bituminous material for tack coat, wear course mixture & paint. Plan and proposal price is $25.00 picked up, and $30.00 if sent by US mail. Plans, Proposal and Specifications can be examined and obtained from the Fillmore County Highway Department, 909 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN 55965, ph. # 507-765-3854. Request for plans and proposals must be accompanied by a check, draft or a money order, payable to the Fillmore County Treasurer, in the amount mentioned above. Bids submitted must be individually sealed, and identified on the outside for each specific project. A bidder’s bond or a certified check in the amount of at least 5% of the total amount bid and payable must accompany the bid to the Treasurer of Fillmore County. Fillmore County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated: May 8, 2018 Ronald Gregg, County Engineer Fillmore County, MN Publish 14,21,28 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.23PR18-306 In Re: Estate of Norval O. Morse, Deceased. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given, that an application for informal probate of the above-named decedent’s Last Will dated December 1, 2011, has been filed with the Registrar herein, and the application has been granted informally probating such will. Any objections may be filed in the above-named Court and the same will be heard by the Court upon notice of hearing fixed for such purpose. Notice is hereby further given that informal appointment of Paul Morse, 420 Prospect Street SE, Chatfield, MN 55923, as personal representative of the estate of the above-named decedent, has been made. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative, and the personal representative is empowered to fully administer the estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of the letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate, unless objections thereto are filed with the Court (pursuant to Section 524.3607) and the Court otherwise orders. Notice is further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred. Dated: May 14, 2018 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar Eric S. Corson #0350357 Attorney for the Personal Representative CORSON LAW OFFICES, LLC. 117 St. Paul Street SW P.O. Box 65 Court Administrator Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2121 Publish 21,28
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will hold a public hearing at the City of Rushford Village Office, 43038 State Hwy 30, on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, 6:45 p.m. The hearing will be for the purpose of considering the application of Tyler Eide, to develop a 3 lot subdivision at 30350 Village Rd, Parcel R05.0195.010 to be known as the Eide Addition. The full legal description is on file in the office of the Clerk and can be viewed by appointment or during regular office hours. Mary Miner, Clerk City of Rushford Village
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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 MOTORCYCLES WANTED Twostroke Triples. Two-stroke Enduros. Z1, KZ900, CB750, XS650. Call: 612/655-3320 (MCAN) FREON R12 WANTED: Certified buyer will pay CA$H for R12 cylinders or cases of cans. 312/291-9169; www.refrigerantfinders.com (MCAN) Want to purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver CO 80201 (MCN)
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GARAGE SALE: 19784 County 118, Preston. 5 miles South of Wykoff on Hwy 5, 3/4 miles on Co. 118. Saturday, 5/26, 8AM-4PM. Multiple collections of Avon depression glass, M & M, old TV Guides, Proform Crosstrainer, pots, pans, old toys, little green machine, hunting gear, crafts, books, priced to sell. g21-x
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St. Johns Lutheran School is looking for assistant teachers for our before and after school child care program in Wykoff, MN. We are looking for someone that loves working with all age groups and has a background working in a childcare environment. We will be hiring 2-3 part time positions, flexible hours available between 6am and 6pm, Monday-Friday. If you’d like a flexible schedule and want to be part of what is special at St. Johns, please apply today. Position open until filled. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation to St. Johns Lutheran School Board of Education, PO Box 189, Wykoff, MN 55990. For more information, visit our website: stjohns-wykoff.org or call 507-3524671. h14,21-o St. Johns Lutheran School is looking for a Preschool Teacher who can help to create a fun environment and incorporate faith and educational programs that assist in our children’s development. The Preschool Teacher will be responsible for monitoring and teaching the 3- and 4-year-old children in our program, developing a curriculum that the children will respond to positively, and partnering with our team to enhance the learning environment at our school. If you love working with kids and have previous experience in an early learning environment, please apply today. Position open until filled. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, copy of license, and three letters of recommendation to St. Johns Lutheran School Board of Education, PO Box 189, Wykoff, MN 55990. For more information, visit our website: stjohns-wykoff.org or call 507-352-4671. h14,21-o DAIRY FARM NORTH OF Lanesboro is looking for part-time milking help frm 4 to about 8pm. Flexible schedule. If interested, call Tom at 507-951-8941. h14,21-x
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LANESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT #229 is accepting applications from qualified individuals for the position of Assistant Volleyball Coach for the 20182019 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 May 25, 2018. EOE. h21,28-o
EARN TAX-FREE INCOME. Become a pillar of your community! Lutheran Social Service of MN is seeking volunteers 55+ to serve as a Senior Companion or a Neighbor to Neighbot Companion. Companions share their time and compassion with older adults to support their health and independence. Earn a tax-free stipend and mileage reimbursement! Call Jacqueline at 651.310.9455 or jacqueline.james@lssmn.org. h14,21,28,4,11,18,25,2-o
STRAIGHT TRUCK DRIVER needed with Class B CDL, 6 days/week. Regular part-time split shift, Rochester to Mabel and back to Rochester. Good driving record and work history required. Background check and drug testing mandatory for employment. Send resume to: larry@mwt.net or mail to N811 Old River Rd., Stoddard, WI, 54658. Call: 608-7928457. h14,21-o
LANESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT #229 is accepting applications from qualified individuals for the position of Social Studies and/or Physical Education Teacher for the 2018-2019 school year starting August 24, 2018. 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 5/25/2018. EOE. h14,21-o
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Accounting Technician in the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office. This is a regular, nonexempt position, eligible for benefits. Minimum Qualifications: Requires minimum of Associate’s degree (A.A.) in accounting or equivalent from two-year College or Technical School or equivalent combination of education and experience. Rate of Pay: $17.8123/hour according to the 2018 non-union pay scale (Grade 5/Step1) with final salary dependent on qualifications. Job description and application materials may be obtained from: www.co.fillmore.mn.us; Fillmore County Coordinator’s Office, 101 Fillmore Street, P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; or by phone at (507) 765-4566. Current County application form REQUIRED. Resumes accepted but not in lieu of a completed application. Application Deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 4, 2018. EOE. Printed with Soy ink h14,21,28-o PRINTED WITH
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WHV, Inc., an equal opportunity employer, is looking for a
Roofing Service Tech Helper
(entry or experienced) Preventative Roof Maintenance mainly done on EPDM roof systems, but maintenance work to be completed on all roof systems. Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and pass a pre-employment drug screen. Must be able to travel mainly between Rochester, Winona, and La Crosse areas. This is a full-time career opportunity with future advancement of a position of Service Tech. You can apply at 1712 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904.
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Chosen Valley Care Center is looking for enthusiastic, dependable and caring CNAs to join our team. Chosen Valley Care Center enjoys a solid reputation of cares and services, in a supportive working environment, by a dedicated facility team. We are looking for nursing assistants who are compassionate and who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents. We are willing to train the right applicant. This position opening includes: • Premium Wages • Medical/Dental Insurance - if eligible • 401K Matching Retirement Plan - if eligible • PTO - if eligible • Flexible Scheduling on all shifts Applications/resumes will be accepted until the position is filled & can be mailed to: Director of Nursing, Chosen Valley Care Center, Inc., 1102 Liberty Street SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or emailed to: nm@chosenvalleyseniorliving.com. EOE/AA
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Thinking about a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)? We can help launch your career! Paid training and paid while you are training! Contact: Sue Lenz, DON (507) 886-6544 Ext: 73377 or Deb Johnson, Office Manager, Ext: 73372
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Central Cable is currently accepting applications for General Laborers. We offer a competitive wage within the industry, excellent advancement potential and a $500 signon bonus. Laborer wages without a CDL start at $17/hr and $19/hr with a CDL, plus $50 daily per diem. Applicants are not required to have a CDL, but must be willing to obtain one. Typical work week is Monday – Thursday on site, including overnights with Friday-Sunday off. A positive attitude and the ability to work with others is necessary. Central Cable offers health insurance (dental, vision, life) and 401k. Please call 920-324-4118 or email office@centralcablecontractors.com to receive an application. You may also complete an application on our website, www.centralcablecontractors.com.
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