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Rushford Village looking to wrap up project By K irsten Zoellner kirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com
The May 16 Rushford Village meeting was brisk; just 14 minutes. In that time though, the Village made it known that they want to wrap up their 2016 utility and road improvement project, with or without the contractor. The frustrations felt by the Village have been stated on numerous occasions by Mayor Gordon Johnson, members of the council, and Public Works Supervisor Travis Scheck. The McHugh Excavating project was slated to kick off early last spring and was discussed as being wrapped up by July. However, the project delayed in starting. Complaints by the city against the contractor began to mount as work paced Dr. Lynn Aggen, longtime Safety Day volunteer from Harmony-Cresco Veterinary Clinics, shared the story about the time he trusted a 2,400-pound bull. “You never do that even if you think he’s tame,” he said. “I learned the hard way. When I least expected it, the bull turned on me. I was nearly killed and from that day forward, I respect the bull more than anything and never have trusted one again.” Photo by Annie Lewis
The Tesmer Farm Safety Day Camp set a record for most attendees with nearly 600 students. The annual May event held at Mabel’s Steam Engine Park brings fourth graders from Fillmore and Houston County schools to learn about basic safety. “This year was the biggest ever,” said Michael Cruse, local extension educator. “And the great thing is, it’s almost completely supported by unpaid volunteers. These are people taking time off work, sometimes unpaid, and farmers giving up
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a day during prime planting season. It’s really amazing!” Cruse’s predecessor, Jerry Tesmer, was instrumental in starting the event along with several community members, about 25 years ago. It’s grown into an event that fourth graders look forward to all year. It was named after Tesmer a few years ago and is coordinated by Houston and Fillmore County Extension Offices. The history of the County Extension Offices coordinating activities like this goes back a long way. These events were usually held at fair grounds or schools, but involved only small groups of students. “Jerry made
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the effort to change that,” Cruse said. “When he transitioned to being the local extension educator in both Fillmore and Houston counties, he decided to host the farm safety event in Mabel and invite all of the schools from both counties.” On average, between 450475 students attend the event, but this year it was just short of 600. The kids rotate through sessions covering everything from ATV safety and tractor rollovers to bicycle safety and fire extinguishers. It’s typically held the third Tuesday in May, begins around 9:30 a.m. and See FARM SAFETY Page 2
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along. As the first substantial completion date passed, then the final completion date, tensions rose. The contractor requested an extension, but did not formally file for it. After review, Bolton & Menk engineer Josh Pope believes a seven-day extension to the project is justifiable, setting a September 24 and October 8 as potential substantial and final completion dates. The company achieved what was deemed substantial completion on September 28. Final completion was not been achieved and due to weather and at the time, the Village indicated work would not be completed until spring. It was noted this was likely the better scenario, instead of See RV WRAP UP Page 9
Preston hearing for 2017 sidewalk improvements set By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com
At the May 15 Preston City Council meeting, the proposed sidewalk improvements for 2017 were discussed. Councilman David Collett was absent. Public Works Director Jim Bakken completed the annual sidewalk inspection in April. Any deviations over one inch were marked. Five locations were selected based on condition, volume and traffic, and funds available. His feasibility report includes proposed sidewalk improvements in and near the 100 block of Main St. SW and the 200 block of Fillmore St. W.
The total estimated cost of the improvements is $14,389, of which $10,785.25 will be the city’s portion. The proposed assessments total $3,483.75 for the owners of the five benefiting properties. Bakken explained that the city budgets $5,000 each year for sidewalk improvements. No improvements were made in 2016. Bakken recommended scheduling sidewalk improvements every two to three years to provide a larger job to interest contractors. The feasibility report was
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rates farm safety with other topics that fourth graders should know regarding general safety. “This is an age when kids are being trusted to be at home
Mabel-Canton fourth grade students Cameron McKelvey, Skylar Wangen, Sahara Morken, and Leamsi Hernandez thanked First Responder volunteer, Loryn Thomas and EMS Director Sarah Delaney for teaching the ambulance safety session. Photo by Annie Lewis
Horse Safety was taught by the Fillmore County 4-H Horse Group members: David Goddard, Dominique Dobson and Wyatt Jensen. Parent chaperone, Jim Schupbach and daughter Emma from La Crescent-Hokah Elementary stopped to thank them for the safety demonstration. Photo by Annie Lewis
Fillmore County 2017 Dairy Princesses Makala Nauman, Haely Leising and Abby Hopp took time out from teaching nutrition to pose with the Mabel-Canton fourth grade class and their teacher, Laura Vatland. The students learned a lot about what farm animals eat. Did you know a cow eats the equivalent of 360 cheeseburgers in a single day? Photo by Annie Lewis
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on their own and becoming more independent,” said Cruse. “During Safety Day, we teach common sense things that they may have heard before, but by seeing and doing the safety demonstrations, it helps to reinforce the learning.” There are 13 different safety stations that the students rotate through. Each station is led by volunteers who are experts in their fields. The topics this year were: Nutrition and Plant Identification, Livestock Safety, Horse Safety, Ambulance, Fire Extinguisher, Grain Drowning, Lawn Mower, Tractor Rollover, ATV, General Farm Safety, PTO, Electric Safety, Bicycle and 911. Lunch for the students, teachers and chaperones was provided by the Houston County Cattlemen, Kwik Trip Stores, and IGA of Rushford, Harmony and Preston. The U of M Extension offices from Fillmore and Houston counties also raise a significant amount of money through donations every year to support buying t-shirts for the students and other materials. Participants this year came from Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, Mabel-Canton, RushfordPeterson, Chatfield, Kingsland, St. John’s Lutheran - Wykoff, Spring Grove, Houston, Crucifixion – La Crescent, Caledonia, St. Mary’s - Caledonia, St. John’s - Caledonia, and La CrescentHokah schools. Cruse said, “If there was one big take away why this program is successful it is this — our communities support it, our volunteers value it and our schools make it a priority. Thanks to everyone for another great year!”
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accepted and the public hearing was set for June 5. Other business in brief • City Administrator Joe Hoffman explained the city could and should do more for computer security. A proposal was submitted by Bluff Country Computer Works to upgrade the city’s wireless computer network. The upgrade will include installation of routers, switches and access points in city hall for improved security and reliability. • Included will be a wireless connection to the fire hall. The upgrade will allow police officers parked outside to connect with the network in city hall with their squad computers. The equipment will cost $929.65, which will be split by city/public utility ($803.90) and ambulance/fire department ($124.95). Installation (labor) by Bluff Country Computer Works will be an in-kind
compensation for their continued use of the city hall roof for one of their network antennas. • Approval was given for the city to contribute $506.22 for the alley portion of the sealing and striping of the F & M Bank lots. Hoffman noted that the city’s alley policy does not apply to sealing or chip sealing. The work will be done by Crystal Clear Services, using a water based sealer product. Councilman Robert Maust voted no. • The fourth annual fundraiser/steak dinner for Preston Emergency Services was scheduled for Friday, May 19. • It was noted that the Utility Commission approved the purchase of the city’s share of the 2009 pickup after repairs for $8,500. • Notice was given of a press release from Greg Davids stating that $10 million has been included in a state government finance committee report for the establishment of a new veterans home fund.
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C ommentary The budget process remains broken By Lee Hamilton Think about this for a moment: Two days away from a federal shutdown, Congress comes up with a stopgap measure to keep the government operating... for a week. A few days later it arrives at Lee H. a bipartisan Hamilton budget deal lasting a bit over four months. This, in turn, moves the President to take to Twitter with the following statement: “Our country needs a good ‘shutdown’ in September to fix mess!” With respect to President Trump, this assertion seems more focused on settling political scores than on the good of the country. There is no such thing as a “good” shutdown. The last time it happened, in 2013, it cost the economy $24 billion, according to Standard & Poor’s at the time. National institutions get shuttered, fed-
eral workers are out of a job for an indeterminate period, federal loans and support for veterans are frozen, state and local governments — and all the businesses, non-profits and community organizations that depend on them — face cash shortages, and the country’s most economically vulnerable must shift for themselves. All that and more happens during a shutdown. Yet this is the state of budget politics in this era. We’re the world’s greatest democracy, and every few months we have to contemplate the very real possibility that the government might close its doors. Is this really the best we can do? If the non-profit or business you respect most operated in this manner, would you be anything but appalled? Somehow, we’ve allowed ourselves to see this as standard operating procedure for the federal government. How can it be that the most important document of the federal government — remem-
ber, the budget is the national blueprint for what we’ll do and how we’ll do it — gets handled in such a distressing, irrational, ineffective, uneconomic, and almost nonsensical manner? I’ll tell you how: We keep electing people who tell us they’re distressed about conducting business in this fashion and then year after year fail to get us back on track. Because make no mistake, we know how to do it better. Congress did it for many decades. It handled appropriations bills through committee hearings, gathered expert opinions, allowed members to propose improvements, and vetted federal taxing and spending thoroughly in both the House and the Senate before passing it on to the President. We had a steady annual process that may have had its difficulties, but offered the country a democratic and politically rational mechanism for deciding on our priorities and how to fund them. We haven’t followed it since
Entrepreneurship starts with encouragement By Tim Penny For the second year, Minnesota ranks first of the 25 largest states in the Kauffman Index for Main Street Entrepreneurship. We have the highest rate of business owners (7.75%), established small business density (687.2 small businesses per 1,000 firms) Tim Penny and business survival rate (50.75% that made it to at least five years in business). However, while we’re going great Editorial Cartoon
as a state for established businesses, Minnesota is not doing so well when it comes to new entrepreneurs. The Kauffman Index also measures Startup Activity and Growth Entrepreneurship. Of the 25 largest states, we rank 21 in terms of new Startup Activity and 15 for Growth Entrepreneurship (rate of startup growth). We do need to keep supporting existing entrepreneurs - they are job creators and economic drivers. However, we also need to develop a healthy pipeline of new entrepreneurs. Given the high risks of starting a new business, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
(SMIF) is focused on working with our regional partners to create a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. To catalyze entrepreneurs still on the fence about taking the first big step, we partner with Minnesota Cup - the nation’s largest statewide business startup competition - and Ignite Cup in Red Wing, a feeder business competition for the Minnesota Cup. This year, we’re offering three $5,000 grants to the businesses from SMIF’s 20-county region that have the most success at Minnesota Cup. Every fall, we host the Entrepreneurial Bridge conference in Austin, Minn. This is a chance for high-
the middle of the 1990s. Instead, we’ve been forced to live with a process marked by high-stakes fiscal brinksmanship. Every important decision of government is reflected in the budget, but now we operate through omnibus spending bills and continuing resolutions, all of which put the government more or less on automatic pilot. Operations and processes that should be reviewed annually get no real scrutiny. New initiatives are rarely considered. The current budget deal, negotiated between Republicans and Democrats, at least has the virtue of having included both parties at the table with give and take on both sides. In Washington these days, that’s what passes for good government. But let’s not mistake it for good process. Congress is still putting the budget together with no accountability, no transparency, and scanty debate. Most of it is written in secret largely by leadership staff. The process largely excludes ordinary members of Congress, except to vote after very limited debate. It offers
little opportunity to consider amendments or expert testimony, or to conduct careful evaluations of proposed improvements and reforms. The ordinary self-corrective mechanisms that should keep government on an even keel are not operating. And here’s the interesting thing: in all my conversations with public officials familiar with the current state of affairs, I can’t find a single one who defends it. They all know it’s bad process. But they keep using it year after year. This is a real challenge to our representative democracy. The government faces enormous responsibilities at home and abroad, and the budget is the blueprint for how it’s going to deal with them. Isn’t it time we started getting it right? Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.
growth, high-potential business leaders in our region to learn from each and from industry experts. Part of the Entrepreneurial Bridge is a Student Business Plan Competition. This year, students have a chance to win $10,000 in prizes, plus practice making businesses pitches in front of the Foundation’s Leadership Circle. SMIF is also wrapping up a two-year pilot program to help our region’s minority business owners: The Prosperity Initiative. According to a 2017 University of Minnesota report, “Immigrants and Minnesota’s Workforce,” it’s predicted that by 2035, 25% of Minnesota’s population will be people of color. To help these highly entrepreneurial yet often under-resourced populations, SMIF used funds from Minnesota DEED to match 25 minority businesses with business coaches and to host several business conferences and trainings. When SMIF surveyed minority business owners, 91% indicated they would benefit from additional resources to help their business grow. Because SMIF is a foundation, people often don’t know that it has the ability to make loans. However, SMIF has a range of loan programs to help small businesses that may not qualify for bank financing or that need additional funds to “bridge the gap.” The Foundation makes $1.2$1.5 million in loans annually and has made nearly 600 loans in the past 30 years. Just this month, SMIF announced our newest entrepreneurial initiative: REV - Rural Entrepreneurial Venture. REV utilizes the Center for Rural Entrepreneurship’s proven Energizing Entrepreneurial (e2) Communities framework to help rural communities identify and sup-
port entrepreneurs already invested in their town. REV will build on the Foundation’s history of asset-based community development, focusing on helping communities develop long-term strategies and tools to bolster and sustain entrepreneurial activity. SMIF knows that our Greater Minnesota communities have a lot of offer entrepreneurs: a range of technical assistance and community bank partners, lower cost of living and a culture of collaboration and support. We need to make sure that people are aware of all the resources available to them. At SMIF’s board meeting this See ENCOURAGEMENT Page 5
Government this week • Monday, May 22, RushfordPeterson School Board, Biology Room, 5:30 p.m. • Monday, May 22, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Monday, May 22, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, May 22, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Tuesday, May 23, Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Tuesday, May 23, Fillmore Central School Board, High School Media Center, 6:00 p.m. Schedule subject to change.
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month, we heard from one of our Prosperity Initiative clients, Angel Uribe, the owner of Stages of Change Center in Mankato. “I’m now part of a business community. That inclusion has been transformative not only to my business and my bottom line, but to me as a business owner. You’ve allowed me to take my passions and dreams and turn them into something really amazing,” Angel told SMIF’s Board. When aspiring entrepreneurs are aware of resources and know they have support, they are more willing to take the next step. April 30 is the start of National Small Business Week; if you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or offer business services, we encourage you to get out and connect. Whether at SMIF’s Small Business Saturday sessions on May 6 and May 13 or other small business events happening next week, we look forward to seeing you! As always, I welcome your comments and questions. You can reach me at timp@smifoundation.org or (507) 455-3215.
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Letter about the American Health Care Act... To the Editor, In 1867, U. S. Congressman John Bidwell wrote: “I concede that men may sometimes honestly differ in opinion. But, in questions of principle…, some things are so palpably wrong as to carry them beyond the sphere of opinion.” It is time to “Make America Great Again.” Let us begin by examining our most heartfelt governing principles, taking a single issue as an example: access to health care for all citizens. Is this a governing principle that you can believe in? If so, how can we achieve it? Fortunately, we have two models already available from which to choose, the Affordable Health Care Act (Obamacare), and the Republican proposal for an American Health Care Act (AHCA—An abbreviation that can only cloud the distinctions between Obamacare and the Republican plan), recently passed by the House PaPillon mix Dog • Male • Small
Frank is ten years old, but you’d never know it based on his activity level. If it were up to him, Frank would run and play outside all day. He loves to play fetch with tennis balls and de-stuff squeaker toys. And when he’s ready to settle down, Frank is the ultimate cuddle buddy. In fact, he insists on sleeping in bed with you at night! He is house-trained and will gladly alert you when he needs to go to the bathroom and will remind you of breakfast and dinner time. He was surrendered by his family due to developing separation anxiety when their work schedules changed. He has been in his foster home for several weeks now, & his foster mom is successfully working with him to be a more relaxed dude when she leaves him at home. Frank’s allergies are managed by once daily meds. He gets along with cats and other dogs. Frank is an expert neighborhood watch dog, so apartment living may not be the best option as he will bark at noises and people passing by the window.
and awaiting revision in the Senate. The Obamacare plan requires insurance to provide ESSENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS including care for maternity, mental health and substance abuse, prescription drugs, rehabilitation services, lab work, pediatric services and preventive care. The Republican plan allows states to apply for waivers that would not require insurers to provide coverage for these essential health services. Which insurance plan would you prefer for you and your family? Obamacare will not allow insurers to deny coverage of people because of pre-existing health conditions such as diabetes, cancer, asthma or arthritis. The Republican proposal would allow insurers to deny insurance to people with preexisting health conditions. It would also allow insurers to charge older people up to five times (or more) what they charge young people for the same policy, thus making “age” a pre-existing condition. This is age discrimination of a very high order. Is this a governing principle that you can believe in? The American Health Care Act is palpably wrong. George Spangler Professor Emeritus University of Minnesota Chatfield, MN
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Letter about Should college be free?... To the Editor, This is in response to the article, “College should not be free,” written by Kendyl Bennett in the May 15 Fillmore County Journal. Her assertions are: “The government does not have enough money to fund college for everyone,” and “There are plenty of resources for students who wish to attend college.” The federal budget for 2015 was 3.8 trillion dollars, so the government has plenty of money. The debate is about priorities. Education is 6% of discretionary spending, and the military is 54%, for example. Today’s jobs require advanced skills, and they often go unfilled because there aren’t enough welleducated people to fill them.
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Obituaries Christopher Lee Davids Christopher Lee Davids, age 37, of Greenwood, Mo., and formerly of Rochester, Minn., died Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Lee’s Summit, Mo. He was born April 3, 1980, in R o c h e s t e r, Minn., to Jonathan Lee Davids and Debra Christopher Kay (AnderDavids son) Davids. He attended and graduated from Mayo High School in 1998 and continued his education at Rochester Community College. On May 31, 2003 he was united in marriage to Heather Kelsey at her parents home in Richland Center, Wis. After their marriage they made their home in Kansas City, Kans., later moving to Kansas City, Mo., where they owned and operated an upscale resale clothing store. Chris also had worked for FedEx and UPS. Chris loved fishing with his family, watching his daughter Madelyn ride horses and daughter Marli play soccer. Chris was active in football, baseball and wrestling in high school. He loved the Lord and was active with the church softball team. Most of all, Chris enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his girls, Madelyn and Marli. He is survived by his wife, Heather Davids of Greenwood, Mo., daughters Madelyn and Marli Davids, mother Debra Davids of Rochester, Minn., and brother Matthew (Kimberly) Davids and their son Ethan of Eudora, Kans. He was preceded in death by his father, Jonathan Lee Davids and his grandparents. Services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Autumn Ridge Church – Timothy Chapel in Rochester, Minn., with urn burial taking place at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. until time of service at the church. ln lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the family. Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com.
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ried Bernard William Musty in Mazeppa. The couple moved to Chatfield in 1950. She worked at Lynch’s Grocery in Chatfield and later K-Mart in Rochester for many years. Dorthelda spent many hours in the garden with Bernard and tending to her flowers. She and Bernard were generous with giving friends and neighbors produce from their garden. The couple loved to spend time with their family camping. In their later years they spent their winters in Belleview, Fla., where they made many new friends. In the the summer you could find them enjoying a beverage on their patio with friends. Dorthelda also loved to sew, do crafts, baking, canning and freezing garden vegetables. Dorthelda is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Louise McCready of Cherry Grove; grandchildren: Chris (Mary) Musty of Chatfield, Jennie Musty (Britt Coulson) of Dover, Tonya (Jeremy) Keim of Cherry Grove, and Ashlee Jones (Josh Bartley) of Rochester; stepgrandchildren Casey (Nicole) McCready of St. Charles, and Courtney (Mike) Erickson of Rochester; great-grandchildren: Makena and Marlee Musty, Kegen Coulson, Cowan, Carter, Corbin, and Calvin Keim; Prestyn Timmerman, and Taya Bartley; and step grandchildren: Daltyn and Taylyn McCready, and Callen Erickson. Dorthelda was preceded in death by her husband Bernard, sons Michael and James, brothers: Chester Meyer, George Meyer and Joe Meyer; son-in-law Ray McCready; brother-in-law Wilfrid Liffrig, sister-in-law Lorraine Meyer and Jeanne Meyer. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 15, 2017, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield, with Father Edward McGrath officiating. A time of visitation and sharing was from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Monday, also at the church. The rite of committal took place at 2 p.m. on Monday at St. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Mazeppa. Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield assisted the family with arrangements. To share a condolence, or memory of Dorthelda with the family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com.
Floyd Shipman Dorthelda Mary Floyd Shipman, age 70, of (Meyer) Musty Cresco, died Sunday, May 14, Dorthelda Mary (Meyer) 2017, at Hawkeye Care CenMusty, 94, of Chatfield, passed ter in Cresco. away Thursday, May 11, 2017, Funeral serat the Chosen vices will be 11 Valley Care a.m. Saturday, Center. May 20, 2017, Dorthelda at the Lindwas born strom Funeral December Home in 21, 1922, in Cresco. InterFloyd Shipman Glendive, ment will be Mo., to Louis in WacousDorthelda and Aure- Mary (Meyer) ta Cemetery, Lansing, Mich. lia (Lamb) Friends may call on Saturday Musty Meyer. She from 10 a.m. until time of sergraduated vices at the funeral home. from Mazeppa High School as Floyd was born on December the Salutatorian of her class. On 26, 1946, in Lansing, Mich. He September 26, 1945, she mar-
was the only child of Emmett and Vivia (Steward) Shipman. He attended a country school near his home in Michigan; his father died in 1965. A few years later he and his mother moved to Howard County, Iowa. Prior to moving to Iowa he was caretaker of the Wacousta Cemetery, near Lansing, Mich. He loved talking about farming. He subscribed to many magazines that he enjoyed looking at. He sold his farm in 2011, when he moved to Hawkeye Care Center. He enjoyed spending holidays with his Iowa family. Floyd is survived by three cousins: Marsha Steward, Carolanne Steinke, and Joseph Steward, all of Michigan; and his adopted Iowa family of Shirley Bigalk, Sharon Solomon, and Kenneth Solomon and their families. Floyd was preceded in death by his father in 1965 and mother in 1970. Gertrude (Trudy) Elizabeth Ellestad Gertrude (Trudy) Elizabeth Ellestad, 97, entered new life May 13, 2017. She was born in Winneshiek County, Iowa, June 12, 1919, to William Walter and Rose Emy (Gresbrink) Gossman. Following graduation from Canton High School in 1936, she attended Normal Te a c h e r s Training and taught in the Amherst and Scheie country schools. On SepGertrude tember 30, (Trudy) 1939, she Ellestad and Sanford G. Ellestad were married and moved to the homestead farm north of Mabel, where they raised their family. Trudy is survived by her children Judy (Hamdy) Sayed, Charlottesville, Va., Janice (Paul) Spande, Mabel, Minn.; Richard (Kathleen), Summerfield, Fla.; daughter-inlaw Rebecca Ellestad, Annandale, Minn.; 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Her husband, son Anthony, her parents and four siblings predeceased her. Trudy was a founding member of St. Olaf Parish in Mabel, a 4-H leader, a member of church auxiliaries, and an organizer of several bridge clubs. Her beautiful gardens, hand-knit masterpieces, colorful quilts, innovative cuisine and wines, and bread baking brought her much joy and praise. However, it was a good (winning) game of bridge that brought her most satisfaction. Having a sense of adventure, Trudy took the opportunity to crawl through the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, to kiss the Blarney Stone in Ireland, to sail the fjords of Norway, to go to Medjugorje on pilgrimage, to test the health-care resorts of Mexico and Jamaica, to try her luck with baited fishhooks on many a family fishing trip, and to explore various parts of the U.S. and Canada.
An Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County Her quick wit, her keen mind, her sense of humor — her presence— will be missed by her family and many friends. The Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, May 18, 11 a.m., Church of the Nativity, Harmony, Minn. In lieu of flowers, the following organizations are suggested for donations: Harmony Volunteer Ambulance Service, American Macular Degeneration Foundation, www.macular. org, or Heartland Hospice. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel is assisting with arrangements. Mary Ellen Patricia Allen Mary Ellen Patricia Allen (Worden), 80, of Chatfield, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester. She was born on September 9, 1936 to Elmer and Marie (Lundt) Worden at Saint Mary Ellen Marys Hospital Allen in Rochester. Mary Ellen grew up in Chatfield, Minn., where she graduated high school in 1954. After high school, Mary Ellen attended Mayo Clinic College of Medicine to become a medical stenographer. Shortly later, she married her soulmate, Wayne Allen, on January 28, 1955. After marriage, Wayne and Mary Ellen moved to Alaska, where she worked as a secretary at the Army headquarters for a brief period. When they returned to Chatfield in 1956, they took over the family farm, and began expanding their family. Wayne and Mary Ellen had three beautiful children: Debra (Roger) Munchbach of Chandler, Ariz., Mark (Ann) Allen of Pueblo, Colo., and Mike (Kim) Allen of Rochester. Mary Ellen worked as a secretary at Chatfield schools and the vet clinic in Chatfield for several years. Mary Ellen endured an immense willpower, which was evident when she survived a serious accident in 1973, and another health challenge in 1992, which led to her retirement. At that time, Wayne committed to caring for Mary Ellen to ensure she was able to live the happiest life. Mary Ellen had a rich and honest personality filled with love and compassion for her family, friends, and church. Upon meeting someone, she considered you as family and loved you dearly. Her eight grandchildren: Luke (Sarah) Allen, Marissa Allen, Andrew (Brandy) Allen, Alex (Audra) Munchbach, Joshua Allen,
Brandon Allen, Brianna Allen, and Allyssa Allen; and three great-grandchildren, Taylor, Aubrey, and John Wayne Allen meant the world to her, and were the sunshine to her days. Mary Ellen loved having her family together, parties, playing cards with her friends and family, traveling to visit family, clocks, visiting on the telephone with those she loved, and sharing memories had with Wayne. Her family will always remember the many memories had with her. She never ceased to make others smile, and she never left you forgotten to how loved you really are. Besides her husband, children, eight grandchildren, and three greatgrandchildren, Mary Ellen is survived by her siblings Robert (Glennys) Worden, Florence (Sharon) Worden, Karen (Dennis) Hillfich of Michigan, Carol (Pat) Engelhard, and Duane (Gretamea) Worden, and Wally Young. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Geraldine (Jim) Furgeson, Norma (Bernie) Baker, Elmer Worden, and Liz Young. In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Mary Ellen may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church. Memorials will be given to help fund handicapped accessibility for attendees at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Funeral services took place 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chatfield, with Pastor Peter J. Haugen officiating. Visitation was held Friday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield and continued one hour prior to the service on Saturday. She was laid to rest at St. Paul Lutheran cemetery in Chatfield immediately following the service and luncheon was served after in the church basement. Riley Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.RileyFuneralHomes.com.
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Fillmore County Church Directory Christ Lutheran Church..........………………..........Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…..........……….......Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church...........Sat. - 5 :30pm & Sun. - 9: 00am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 St. Columban Church.…..…….......………………..Sundays - 10 : 00am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 St. Mary’s Catholic Church...…...................................Sundays - 8:00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923
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Jon Bessingpas Jon Bessingpas, age 83, of Harmony, died Sunday, May 14, 2017, at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah, Iowa. The family is honoring his wishes for cremation and no public funeral service. There will be a private family gathering honoring his life. The Lindstrom Funeral Home is assisting the family. Jon was born August 11, 1933, in Fillmore County, Minn., to Virgil and Mary (Jensen) Bessingpas. Jon and Joan were united in marriage on December 24, 1956. To this union three children were born. Immediate survivors are his wife, Joan; his children, Jan (Russ) Jauert and Jane (Kevin) Breeser; three grandchildren: Allison (Tanner) Gehling, Alisha (Logan) Gossman, and Michelle Jauert and her friend Remington Brandel; and one great-granddaughter, Cora Gossman. Preceding Jon in death was an infant son, Joe Daniel. Patricia Jean Matson Dinsen Patricia Jean Matson Dinsen passed away May 10, 2017, following a sudden illness. Patricia was born on March 23, 1948, to Leland and Esther Matson, and graduated from Preston-Fountain High School Patricia Jean in 1967. In Matson Dinsen 1970 she married David Thiede in Preston; they were later divorced. She married Harry Dinsen on August 10, 1974. She served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany, where she met her husband, Harry. She spent her life as an Army wife until her husband retired. They lived in Germany, Texas, Kansas and Colorado. She is survived by her husband Harry and one son, Edward of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one brother, Keith Matson (Jan) of Riverton, Minn., and five sisters: Linda (Vance) Knutson of Elkader, Iowa, Carol (Dale) Hanson of Saint Charles, Minn., Bonnie Matson of Minneapolis, Gloria Matson of La Crosse, Wis., and Lisa Matson of Harmony, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Keith Lynn Dinsen; her parents, and one brother. She was cremated and a private family Celebration of Life was held on May 13, 2017, in La Crosse. The family requests memorials be sent to NAMI or the American Cancer Society.
Tracy Gulbranson Tracy Gulbranson, age 40, of Preston, Minn., died at her home on Wednesday evening, May 10, 2017. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Monday, May 15 at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, followed by burial in Greenfield Cemetery, Harmony. Visitation was Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at the L i nd s t r om Funeral Home in Harmony. T r a c y LeAnn Gulbranson was born on Tracy August 19, Gulbranson 1976. She attended Mabel-Canton School and graduated from High School in 1995. Tracy went on to college, obtaining a degree in the paralegal field from WWTC in La Crosse. She worked within the local community. Tracy married Matthew Gulbranson, son of Robert and Bettie Gulbranson on September 10, 2005 and resided on their farm until she passed after a long battle with leukemia. Tracy lived her life by saying what she meant and meaning what she said. Her favorite things besides her family and friends were quilting, traveling, Facebook, shopping. and “flip flops.” She will be deeply missed by many. Tracy is survived by her husband, Matt; three children: Alex, Tyler and Rachel; her mother, Ruth (Randy) Zingg; two brothers: Jim (Ann) and Ralph (Esther) Schneekloth. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Schneekloth; grandparents, Nellie and Loyd Schneekloth; a brother, Pete Schneekloth; and grandparents, Don and Ann Cummings. Wayne Quincy Johnson Wayne Quincy Johnson, of Rochester, Minn., passed away on January 6, 2017 after a battle with cancer. The fifth son of Willard and Norma (Hanson) Johnson of Preston, Minn., he was born in H a r m o n y, Minn., on October 29, Wayne Quincy 1966. Wayne Johnson was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Doug Johnson of Independence, Iowa. He is survived by brothers Gary Johnson of Spring Valley, Minn., Jeffrey (Victoria) Johnson of Granger, Minn., Greg Johnson of Galesville, Wis., and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service and interment was held at Scheie Lutheran Church in rural Mabel, Minn., at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2017.
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
This means just because Journal Writing Project: units. two twins may look alike, they
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By Kiera Olson Strike one. Strike two. Strike three. The Minnesota had a slow start to the season, but they’ve quickly picked up steam with their recent winning streak and look to be strong this season. But after you think about all this, have you ever stopped to wonder why the mascot is the twin? Kiera Olson There’s no real history linking the twin to the area. Being a twin myself, I definitely have questioned why Minnesota’s mascot is the Twins. The answer lies in geography: the twins are based out of two cities located geographically next to each other. In fact, it’s nearly impossible to tell where one city ends and the next one begins. They’re very similar, although there are some differences, just like sibling twins. We will first evaluate the differences between the various types of twins. Then we will explore both the benefits and challenges of being a twin. Finally, I will cover some of the unique characteristics that many twins are prone to demonstrate. Many people only think of the first two types: identical and fraternal. However, there are five more very rare types: mirror image, half-identical, mixed chromosome, superfetation, and superfecundation, according to an online article entitled, “There Are Seven Different Types of Twins.” Mirror image twins are exactly what they sound like: the twins are mirror images of each other. For example, if one twin has a birthmark on his/her right shoulder, the other twin has the same birthmark on his/ her left shoulder. Half-identical twins have half their genes the same. To explain this, the twins received the exact same genes from the mother, but all different genes from the father. Another category of twins is mixed chromosome. For twins to be considered in this group two different sperms have to fertilize two separate eggs which then fuse. In this case, both twins carry the XX and XY chromosomes. Less than 25 cases of this have ever been identified in the history of mankind, the article goes on to say. Superfetation and superfecundation twins are even more rare. In these instances, the mother becomes pregnant with another child while she is already pregnant. Here, the twins may be born a couple months apart, but they are still considered twins because they shared the womb at the same time. The two much more common types of twins are identical twins and fraternal twins. Identical twins occur when one fertilized egg separates into two individual
are not necessarily identical. If they don’t come from one egg, then the twins do not fall into the category of identical twins, and become what are considered fraternal twins. Fraternal twins, like Casey and I, are the most common type of twin, not that twins are common. Twins are automatically fraternal twins if they don’t fall into any of the other categories. Therefore, all mixed gender twins are fraternal twins, as opposed to identical twins. Overall, there are many benefits and challenges to being a twin. Studies show twins are expected to have heightened amounts of competitiveness, according to Pamela Fierro, author of the article, “Twin Sibling Rivalry.” I find a lot of truth in that statement. Overall, I consider this a benefit, as it pushes me to work harder and try to be a better version of myself. Another benefit of being a twin is you will never forget your sibling’s birthday! However, that is also a challenge or disadvantage to being a twin. You have to share your birthday and just about everything else in life. Additionally, many twins are prone to demonstrate characteristics that are unique only to multiples. Twins are said to have closer bonds than other siblings who aren’t a multiple. This seems self-explanatory, as you tend to be closer to those who you share more life experiences with, and you’re likely to have more similar experiences with someone your exact age, or at least someone born within a couple minutes of you. My
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parents have told me that when Casey and I were aged three and four, we had a secret language. It was entirely made up words, and no one knew it but ourselves. We still spoke English at the time, as we were in preschool during this time, but we also spoke our made-up, nonsensical language. If someone would tell us or ask us something, and one of us didn’t understand it, the other twin would explain it in our secret language, and then the first twin would finally understand it. An article entitled “Seven Surprising Facts About Raising Twins,” explains that this is actually very common among multiples at a young age and has given an actual term for it: cryptophasia, which literally means “secret speech.” In fact, about 50% of young fraternal twins have a secret speech. Unfortunately, many of these nonsensical languages die out by the age of five or six, so they’re very unlikely to become the next great language of the world. I’ve been a twin for my whole life, or rather, every second but 60, as I am exactly 60 seconds older than Casey. And yes, when you are a twin, every single second counts. Just ask any twin. There are many benefits, challenges, and characteristics unique to being a twin. Being a fraternal twin, I don’t look like my brother. Even though I used to try to convince him he was adopted, I’m happy that he’s my bloodline twin. I really did luck out. Kiera Olson is a student at Fillmore Central High School. She is one of eight area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its eighteenth year.
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Monday, May 22, 2017
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Mabel School Board continues enrollment issues with Iowa By Annie Lewis The Mabel School Board continued its discussion at their May 16 meeting about the controversial open enrollment agreements between Decorah and Mabel-Canton (M-C) Schools. At last month’s meeting, Tina Michels, Hesper resident and parent of two M-C open enrollment students, discovered that her children will not be able to attend M-C because of a legality between Iowa and Minnesota. “Our other kids all went to M-C through the open enrollment policy,” Michels said. “We’ve been told that we’ll have to pay $7,000 tuition per child to go to Decorah or move if we want to stay at M-C.” Superintendent Jennifer Backer said that she and Principal Michelle Weidemann had a conference call with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) about the issue. MDE contacted the Iowa Department of Education and asked them to step up the efforts to resolve this as quickly as possible. The hope is that an agreement can be reached before this coming school year. Discussion continued regarding purchasing a new van for athletics and general use. At last month’s meeting, it was approved to move forward on obtaining bids. The current van is primarily used for preschool transportation and was purchased almost 12 years ago, which is nearly “aged out,” meaning it can’t be used to transport students. Board member Chris Miller
began seeking out bids. He reached out to Minnesota State Troopers for guidance on regulations and discovered that a school can’t buy a new van with a capacity of more than 10 passengers to transport students. “A 10-passenger van is the biggest we can buy legally,” Miller said. “So, the question is, will this be enough or should we consider purchasing a short bus?” Athletic Director Lonnie Morken suggested getting two 10-passenger vans if possible. After reviewing the costs that have been incurred on busing for athletic events, Morken thought it may make the most sense to go the van route. It would allow coaches to drive the vans and the school wouldn’t have to contract out for busing, except for football, which would always need a school bus because of the size of the team. The board took action to obtain more financial information about busing costs to see if the option of purchasing two vans is a viable one. Principal Weideman reported that combining the National Honor Society banquet and Scholarship Night worked extremely well. The National Honor Society members are Travis Vatland, Michael Selness, Miranda Cox, Harley McCabe and DeAnna Phillips. The advisors are Lana Hollar and Jessica Hahn-Miller. Scholarships in the amount of $17,250 were given out to students and Weideman thanked all those donors who made that possible.
In other business, a draft of the 2017-18 high school and elementary handbooks were presented. Several questions were asked regarding updating the language and ensuring that “lock down” definitions and procedures are clearly stated. This was the first reading of the handbook and Backer asked that any suggested edits be emailed to her prior to next month’s meeting. The refurbishing of the gymnasium floor is underway. There’s a slight chance it may not be ready in time for graduation. The floor is being redone at no cost by the company who did it last year, because of existing issues. Alternative plans for graduation are being discussed just in case. Several board members suggested contacting the company to get more workers to finish it sooner. Superintendent Backer said they have inquired about speeding up the process and will continue to press the company to get done as soon as possible. Athletic Director Lonnie Morken addressed the Board and brought a handout showing the breakdown of revenue and expenditures for each sport. The board asked several questions including his opinion about cheerleading and the request that had come from Heather Kleiboer, cheerleading advisor, at last month’s meeting. Kleiboer had asked the board to consider cheerleading as an official athletic activity to offset uniforms and other costs. Currently Kleiboer and the squad raise money through
The Mabel-Canton National Honor Society banquet was held and inducted new members. Pictured are: Principal Michelle Weidemann, Jessica Hahn-Miller (advisor), Travis Vatland, Michael Selness, Miranda Cox, Harley McCabe, DeAnna Phillips and Lana Hollar (advisor). Photo submitted a variety of fundraising initiatives. The cheerleading squad has tried hard to keep costs as low as possible using a less expensive company for purchasing replacement items. Morken said Kleiboer does such a good job and cheerleading is valued by the school and the community. “I think cheerleading should go back to the way it was,” Morken said. “It doesn’t seem right to charge them an activity fee when we don’t do that for other things like theater or clubs.” The board approved Morken’s suggestion, which is to not charge an activity fee moving forward, allow cheerleading to be a level two sport and participants receive a letter. The Board approved this
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motion. Evaluations for coaching staff were also discussed and was tabled until next meeting to gather more information. Good things happening • The “Cupcake Concert Fundraiser” was a huge success again this year. Special thanks to Deb Graf, band, choir and elementary music teacher and the Booster Club. • Cody Hershberger will be going to Boys State in June. He was sponsored by Mabel American Legion. • Congrats to the softball team for winning the Rushford-Peterson Classic Tournament. The next M-C School Board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on June 20 in the school library.
Whalan council discusses beekeeping By Barb Jeffers The Whalan City Council met on May 8, 2017, with Mayor Tuftin and Councilmembers Lewis, Johnson, W. Berekvam and K. Berekvam present. City Clerk Melander was absent. As many area residents take up hobbies such as beekeeping, the council has been approached by the renter of a residence to have a colony of bees in their backyard. The council will do research on the subject and will request further information from the resident before making a decision on whether or not an ordinance is required. Minutes Motion by Lewis, second by W. Berekvam, to accept the minutes of the April 2017 walking tour read by Mayor Tuftin. Motion carried. Minutes from the regularly scheduled monthly meeting on April 10, 2017, will be read at the June meeting as a copy could not be located during the May meeting. Treasurer’s Report The Treasurer’s Report and Bills Due were read by Tuftin. Income as of April 30, 2017 was $5,350.98 and expenses were $9,550.76. Motion by Johnson, second by K. Berekvam, to accept the Treasurer’s Report and Bills Due as read.
Motion carried. Visitor’s comments Donna Novotny, curator of the Whalan Museum attended the meeting to discuss several items. Years ago, the Erickson Rose Legion and Auxiliary was granted a lifetime lease of the building. Novotny requested to have documentation of the lifetime lease for their files. The council will ask Melander to provide the document to Novotny. Whalan Museum was given a phone booth by AcenTek of Houston, Minn., and it has been placed outside the town hall. The phone booth is a non-working phone booth. Novotny noted that the city hall building, which includes the museum upstairs, would benefit from bug control. Novotny discussed placing a bike rack near the city hall/ museum building. The council will table the project until the June meeting when Novotny will return with a proposal. May is Poppy Month and Novotny stated, “We find this very important,” and asked if she could place the proclamation of May being Poppy Month in the city marquee. She also presented each council member and each guest at the meeting with a poppy. There will be a Memorial Day program will be held on
Sunday, May 28, 2017, at 7 p.m. at the city hall. There will musical entertainment along with cookies and cake. Everyone is welcome. Wes Harding with the Root River Trail Town committee attended the meeting to share information with the Whalan city council about the 60–mile Garage Sale that will be taking place on Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24. The nine communities along the Root River Trail System will be participating. To have your sale listed on a Google Map of the sale, call Harding at (507) 4673044. Old Business Additional donations received to the Stand Still Parade include $500 from MiEnergy, $500 from AcenTek and $400 from the city of Whalan. Three grills for the softball field have been ordered and paid for. They are in the process of being shipped. Johnson is in the process of researching types of lifts for removing the sander from the snow truck. He will report further at the June 2017 council meeting. Follow-up discussion on the condition of the alleys in town. Item tabled until June 2017 meeting. See WHALAN Page 9
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Rhubarb Festival celebrates the most curious and delicous perennial in the garden Rhubarb: Minnesota’s funniest fruit? Or is it really a vegetable? On Saturday, June 3, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lanesboro invites cooks, comedians, runners and everyone with a taste for sweet and tart foods to come celebrate rhubarb at the annual Rhubarb Festival. A legion of goodhumored vendors and volunteers from the Lanesboro area will be raiding area garden patches and cooking up a tasty festival packed with loads of fun and free entertainment for the whole family. The celebration day kicks off at 9 a.m. with two events in two locations: the Lanesboro Farmers Market, selling homegrown and homemade edibles at the festival epicenter, Sylvan Park; and the wacky Rhubarb Run at the ball field on County Road 8. At 9:30 a.m. in Sylvan Park, Lanesboro’s own Rhubarb Sisters burst into song to welcome race finishers and offer a festival pre-show for the general public with a new flight of rhubarbflavored tunes. Then, at 10 a.m. the Rhubarb National Anthem signals the official start of the Rhubarb Festival, as KTTC News celebrities Jess Abrahamson and Ted Schmidt toss out the first rhubarb stalk – let the Rhubarb Games begin! The festival’s line-up, including Rhubarb Run pie awards, games, music, rants, crafts, food vendors and more, continues until 3 p.m. At 10:30, it’s your chance to taste the rhubarb specialties. Step in line to try dozens of
delicious, interesting or unexpected items, all made with rhubarb – from pies to pickles, savories to sweets, libations to lollipops. Vote and help choose this year’s winners. Have a favorite rhubarb recipe? Come on, enter the contest! It’s easy and fun. See the call-for-entries at rhubarbfestival.org. Rhubarb Festival is all about rhubarb. Pick up an Everything Rhubarb cookbook. Browse a fun, funny, tasty selection of rhubarb-inspired arts, crafts, entrees, treats and more. Enter a pie-making contest. Say hello to a round-up of real, live possibly-rhubarb-eating creatures at the Cock-A-Doodle Zoo – including a kangaroo, lemur, alligator and other exotic beasts. Dress up for the Rhubarb Fashion show – all entries welcome! Challenge family and friends to a set of Rhubarb Games. Let the Story Tree read-aloud entertain your littlest listeners. Check out church bake sales, food vendors, largest leaf contest and more. Bring your lawn chairs and settle in for fun-loving musicians and tongue-in-cheek entertainment: The Rhubarb Sisters, The Bandanas, Tom Schramm and the LPs, and Hubba. Stick around town. Come for Rhubarb Festival, stay the night, the weekend or check out the local real estate. Visit the Lanesboro Chamber of Commerce site www.lanesboro. com for your options: lodging, camping, dining, shopping and more.
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The council reviewed the salary of City Maintenance worker Lanny Landsverk. Motion by K. Berekvam, second by Lewis, to raise Landsverk’s salary from $11.00/hr. to $15.00/ hr. Motion carried. Motion by W. Berekvam, second by Johnson, to raise the salary of summer maintenance helper Garrett Melander from 9.50/hr. to 9.75/hr. Motion carried. Motion by Johnson, second by W. Berekvam, to place an ad for the Stand Still Parade in the Fillmore County Journal. Motion carried. The council began developing a work plan for 2017. Council members will come back to the June 2017 meeting with road proposals for city streets. Motion by Johnson, second by Lewis, to adjourn. Motion carried. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Whalan City Council will take place on June 12, 2017 at the Whalan City Hall.
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New Business One proposal for garbage collection was received from Advanced Disposal. The city is waiting to see if other bids come in or if they can contact additional businesses for bids. Demary’s inquiry about a 12x16x13-foot shed on skids was tabled until more information is obtained. Discussion was held on the HF861 Bill (Small Cities Road Assistance Program). Motion by Lewis, second by W. Berekvam, to pass a resolution to show support of the bill which is in legislation. Motion carried. Street sweeping is done and looks good. Burn pile is cleaned up. The council thanked council members Johnson and Lewis, along with Larry Johnson for their hours of work in clearing the area.
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rushing in poor weather to get work completed. Liquidated damages were applied to the contractor until November 18 when McHugh completed all other punch list items. Now, Scheck has indicated that McHugh is scheduled to be in town to complete the remaining items from last year. They include two driveways, a catch basin, and some culverts. Scheck also indicated that per the engineer, if the contractor does not come to finish the work, the final payment will be withheld and the city may pay someone else to finish the work. It was not immediately available what that amount is. The city council also discussed new road signs and cones. “Doing nothing nowadays is not an option,” said
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A woodsy walk A cool, still morning dawned. After a quick breakfast, I make sandwiches to wrap for lunch. As I tuck my pants into my socks to keep the ticks out, cars begin pulling up the driveway for the annual Harmony Garden Club wildflower walk. A stroll around the garden and a quick refresher on the names of trout lilies, yellow bellwort and rue anemones blooming near our front door has the ten of us primed to set out on our journey. What will turn up
today? We start out down the sunny side of the hill behind the garage, spotting Greek valerian (which many people call Jacob’s ladder) and violets in blue, yellow and white, which even fanatical botanists don’t bother to identify specifically, because the differences are so subtle. As we enter the walnut forest, we spy a large colony of mayapples. These shiny umbrella leaves hide a solitary white flower, and are said to
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we rediscover yellow trout lilies which only live on one hillside in our woods, amongst a hundred acres of white trout lilies. I read that spring ephemeral flowers serve an important function as nutrient pools for the entire forest. Taking up spring rains and nutrients, trout lilies are growing fast at low soil temperatures and trapping the runoff. When warmer summer weather hits and the leaves die back, nutrients are released back into the soil where actively growing trees and plants can then take them up. Finally, the hikers decide to go silent for the last quarter mile as we stroll slowly across a hayfield to what I have promised will be a new and special phenomenon in the woods.
A solitary great blue heron soars overhead, and as we creep slowly into the woods, more herons appear. They circle and call out raucous warnings as they hold their slender necks in an S-shape and extend their gangly legs behind them. Then we see several stick nests high in the tops of a tree. One brave mama bird glides in and drops her legs as she lands on the nest, and poses her graceful neck for us to see. This is the second year they have nested here, and the number of nests is increasing, so hopefully it is a safe rookery to which they will return for many years. Exhausted, we make our way back to the yard to enjoy our sandwiches and memories of an exquisite spring morning. Not a single tick is found.
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grow in patches where an animal (or human?) died at some time in the past. It makes for imaginary ghost stories, but it also makes sense that certain minerals required by mayapples might be present there. Mitrewort, with its delicate stalks of tiny feathered white flowers, requires that we get right down on the ground and peer in. Spring beauty, bloodroot and hepatica linger on this north-facing slope. We make our way down to the hayfield below and creep into the woods to follow Wisel Creek upstream. Evidence of last year’s fierce rainstorms is plain to see, including clogs of brush caught on the banks and trees which denote how high the water got in this highbanked creek. We round yet another curve in the creek, and I gleefully point down to an oddity and ask, “what do you think that is, and how did it get there?” It is a small island, maybe 20 feet across and standing about three feet higher than the water, with full grown trees and blooming wildflowers. At the creek’s edge up above, there is a smear of bare dirt. Everyone figures it out. Apparently in the high waters of last year, the bank was undercut to the point where this hunk of land slid straight down 20 vertical feet, with the trees still upright, and landed in the creek, where everything is still growing today in its new home. Onward to a long stretch of a dry creek bed, long ago abandoned by the serpentine waterway as it carved a new path now many feet deeper than this old route. We come onto one of the few woodland floodplains in this area that has never been grazed or cropped. It is a magical place of widely spaced old trees under which millions of ostrich ferns and wildflowers flourish. We get busy collecting fiddleheads, coiled up emerging ostrich fern fronds, which are easy to cook and simply delicious, especially with a large handful of chopped wild leeks, called ramps. The adventures continue as
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National Trails Day is June 3: Lost Creek Hiking Trail offers fun and education! the trail are various forest management practices that can be used by landowners in our area to enhance timber production and wildlife habitat. Signs along the trail identify areas of interest. At the entrances to the trail, there are brochures with a map of the sign locations and a brief description of each of the practices or landscape features. For example, the sign identifying a “wolf tree” has an explanation in the brochure that says a “wolf tree” is a large tree that uses a lot of sunlight and soil space with no prospect of economic use in the future, and although it may show signs of decay, it functions to provide habitat and produce seed
The American Hiking Society has designated Saturday, June 3 as National Trails Day. We are fortunate to live in an area that offers many trails to enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, etc. The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District, in partnership with the Bluff Country Hiking Club, is utilizing the Lost Creek Hiking Trail west of Chatfield as an opportunity to also educate people about forest management, land use practices and local landscape features. This trail is somewhat unique because it is on private land through areas of forest that are managed by private landowners. Featured along
crops for wildlife. To the average person, such trees may not appear to have any value, so they have learned something that may help them make decisions about their own land. In addition to the information provided in the brochure, more extensive information about each practice or feature can be found on the Fillmore SWCD’s website at www.fillmoreswcd.org. More information about the trail can be found at www.bluffcountryhikingclub.org. June 3 would be a great day to enjoy the Lost Creek Hiking Trail near Chatfield while learning more about ways to better manage our forests and local landscape.
Save Sunday for Dad Art in the Park 2017 moves to Saturday, June 17 LANESBORO, MN – Art in the Park, Lanesboro Arts’ annual fine art festival in Sylvan Park, is happening on Saturday, June 17 this year. This marks the first time the popular summer event will not be taking place on Father’s Day, a Sunday, since its inaugural year in 1980. After several years of surveys and deliberation, Lanesboro Arts made the decision last fall to permanently change the event date to the Saturday immediately prior to Father’s Day in order better accommodate and serve attendees, artists and volunteers. “Having the event on a family holiday did make it a bit more challenging
to find volunteers without pre-existing family commitments,” shared Adam Wiltgen, Program Director at Lanesboro Arts. “We found through surveying the artists that Saturday would generally work better for most of them too. Our goal was to attract more artists and artists whose work is of a high quality,” Wiltgen elaborated. “So far, this is the most applications we’ve received since 2007 and it is only the end of April. Sixty-five percent of those are artists who are new to Lanesboro and Art in the Park.” The organization also determined
that holding the event on the Saturday of Father’s Day weekend may be a better fit for attendance as well, allowing potential attendees from both near and far an extra day for travel or time with dad. “Surveys also indicated a potential for increased sales for the artists if the event was not on a family holiday,” added Wiltgen. “Our hope would be that a Saturday date might give some folks incentive to visit the area earlier or stick around longer.” For more information on this summer’s Art in the Park in Lanesboro on Saturday, June 17, visit www.LanesboroArts.org.
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Fillmore County Sports By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal. com Last year, LFC’s girls track and field finished third to Lake City and D-E at the Section 1A True Team meet. Two years ago, they finished second to Lake City. Three years ago, they finished fourth. With a second, a third, and a fourth the past three years, a first just made Paul Trende sense. Jared Pierce and staff saw their girls (866.5) slip past Lake City (848.5), D-E (844.5), RPH (810.5), who led until late, and Chatfield (743.5), to win the program’s first ever girls True Team title. LFC made hay on the track. They had three top relays: 4x400 (1st > Brielle Ruen, Kelly Ristau, Emma Breitsprecher, Leah Ruen), 4x800 (1st > Katie Prinsen, Malia Tessum, L-Ruen, Bailey Ruen), and 4x200 (3rd > Alida Burg, Olivia Willford, Emma B., Bailey R.) Their two entrants in the 400 (Ashley Miner 5th, L-Ruen 7th), 800 (Prinsen 4th, B-Ruen 9th), 1,600 (Kiera Olson 3rd, Kaylee Arndt 4th), 3,200 (Olson 2nd, Arndt 3rd), and 300-hurdles (Emma B. 2nd, Ristau 7th) each finished top ten (30-plus/ event). In the 100 (Miner 2nd), 200 (Miner 1st), 3,200 (Olson), and 300-H (Emma B.), LFC had a top two finisher. Pole
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Vault also pulled off the twotop-ten, top-two finisher-feat (Michaela Brazee 2nd, Miner 3rd). Brazee added a fourth (Long Jump). The 800, 200, 3,200, and 4x400 were the last four events. Olson and Arndt put LFC ahead. The 4x400 clinched it. Ashley Agrimson (2nd H-Jump/L-Jump, 3rd T-Jump), Kjersta Hinz (1st 100, 3rd-tie H-Jump), Nicole Blagsvedt (1st Shot), Olivia Hoff (4th 100/300-H), Jordyn Holland (4th Shot, 5th Disc), and Kaitlyn Bieberdorf (4th T-Jump) led RPH. The 4x100 (1st > Rylee Burnett, Macy Pederson, Megan Hopp, Mariah Bell), 4x200 (1st > Burnett, Pederson, Hopp, Kyra Dokken), Bell (4th 100, 5th 200), Joanna Salerno (5th 300-H), Dokken (4th 400), and Grace Friederichs (5th-tie P-Vault) led Chatfield.
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Many of them haven’t had their Sweet 16 birthday. Yet, AA #3 Chatfield softball is 16-0. They have clinched a share of the TRC-West. In a tough non-con test with defending 1A champion Hayfield (7-3), Chatfield trailed 4-1 after three. They tied it in the fourth (Lexi Chase two-run double). A Haley Goetzinger RBI-single put the Gophers up 5-4. They led 6-4 heading to the seventh. There, Chatfield’s key asset, its pitching depth, came into play. Two Vikings reached. Coach Eickhoff went from Carlie Berge to Chase. She gave up a walk (bases loaded), then got three outs. Chatfield prevailed 6-4. Chase (2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 1 IP, Save), Belle Berg (2-4, 2B, RBI, 2 R), Berge (6 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, Win (5-0)), and Goetzinger (2-3, RBI, R) led the charge. PEM then came to
town. Frosh Chase was the story (7 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 0 ER, seasonhigh 15 K, 1 BB, Win). She yielded a 3-run home run, but it didn’t matter. Chatfield won 8-3. Chase was also a good bat (2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, R) alongside Goetzinger (2-3, 2 RBI, 2 R). At W-K, the Falcons led 3-0. Chatfield had a 6-run fourth to go ahead. McKenna Daniels (3-run), Shelby Isensee (2-run), and Daniels again (solo) then hit home runs in three straight innings. Chatfield prevailed 14-5. Frosh Daniels (3-4, 2B, two HR, 5 RBI) has six big flies. Chase was her multi-tasking self (2-4, 2 RBI, 2 R, final 3 1/3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 4 K, 0 BB, Win). She’s 6-0. Chatfield (150, 16-0) leads GMLOK (12-3) in the West.
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RPHers Ashley Agrimson (L-Jump/T-Jump), Nicole Blagsvedt (Shot), Dylan Linder (1,600), Triton Meldahl (300H), and Noah Carlson (L-Jump three-peat) won titles at the TRC track meet. Agrimson’s L-Jump (17’4 ¾”) broke a 31-year meet record. Alex Hompe (Shot) and the repeating boys 4x400 (Isaiah Froese, Kevin Bradt, Ben Muller, Gage Tuohy) won for Chatfield. GMLOK softball (12-3) won three one-run road games. The Bulldogs defended, pitched, and suicide-squeezed past D-E. Gracie Schmidt’s 7th-inning home run beat W-K. Alayna Meskill picked up the win (she’s 12-3) and had 2 RBI versus SG/C. John Fenske’s senior-led group is 5-1 in one-run games. GMLOK baseball (5-10, 6-11) had a 3-1 week. Drew Copley pitched two wins. Versus R-P, it was a 0-0 pitcher’s duel until a 10-run Bulldog sixth. FC/L baseball, ranked #20 in AA,
went 3-1, splitting a big deuce with #4 Caledonia. Sam Peters (4-1, 1.00 ERA) went 8-for-13 (seven runs) with a win. The Falcons (11-3, 13-3) will finish plus .500 for the first time in over a decade. The 13 wins is a 10-year best showing. M-C softball (3-2, 9-4) went 4-1. The nine wins is a 10-year best showing. They’ll finish above .500 for the first time in over a decade. FC’s golf teams (boys 6-2, 8-2; girls 7-1, 8-1) are in the TRC-East crown hunt. Each team shot a season low (girls 169, boys 163) at Ferndale, behind Grace Miller (37) and Carter Nevalainen (39). Kingsland’s Simon Broadwater shot a 37 at the Old Barn. Amber Chapel (her third) and Tessa Peterson hit home runs in Houston softball losses.
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D-E 2, GMLOK 4 (GMLOK: D. Copley 7 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 9 K, 2 BB, Win, 1-2, 2B, RBI, R; Zach Bubany 2-3, RBI, R; Ethan Fenske 2-3, RBI; Cody Merkel/Reid Kruegel 2-3, R. Bulldogs scored two in bottom six for win) M-C 1, #12 in A Randolph 7 (MC: Michael Selness 1-3, RBI; Drew Wyffels 5 2/3 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, Loss) R-P 4, #20 FC/L 6 (FCL: Colten Kraling 1-2, 2 RBI, 5 IP, 2 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, Win; S. Peters 3-3, 2B, R; Logan Corson 2-4, 2B, 2 R; Collin Scott 2-4, RBI, R; Riley Means 1-3, 2B, RBI, R; Cole Schwichtenberg 2 RBI. RP: Halen Schwendinger 2-4) G-E/A-C 9, Houston 4 [8] (H: Brady Happel 7 2/3 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, Loss; Jaytin Millen 2-4, R. G-E/A-C had five-run eighth) W-K 9, GMLOK 2 (GMLOK: Z. Bubany 3-3, 2B, 2 RBI. Falcons had a 6-run sixth)
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LFC Girls Capture (First) True Team Crown
Chatfield 2, #16 in AA Lourdes 10 (C: Nick Maki/ Bennett Gathje 2-3; Robert Crouch 1-3, R) Caledonia 9, FC/L 3 (FCL: L. Corson 2-3, RBI, R; Walker Ward 1-3, 2 RBI. Warriors had 8-run 4th); C 1, FC/L 5 (FCL: S. Peters 7 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K, Win, 2-5, RBI, R; L. Corson 3-5, RBI; C. Kraling 3-4, two 2B, 2 R; C. Schwichtenberg 3-4, RBI) GMLOK 7, SC 5 (GMLOK: E. Fenske 6 1/3 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, Win, 1-4, RBI, 2 R; Grant Skifter 1-3, 2 RBI, R, Save) Chatfield 3, PEM 6 (C: Ben Ihrke 1-2, RBI, R; Jake Mandt 1-3, 2B, R. Gophers scored all three runs in first) R-P 0, Cotter 10 [5] (Trojans had just one hit) Onalaska-Luther 16, Houston 2; O-L 18, H 3 [6] (H: B. Happel 4-7, 2B, 2 RBI in series) M-C 18, Coulee Christian 3 [6] (MC: Logan Richardson 5 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, Win, 2-3, 5 RBI, R; D. Wyffels 3-5, 3 R) Houston 0, SG 14 [5] (H: Caiden Olson 1-1, 2B) R-P 0, GMLOK 10 [6] (GMLOK: D. Copley 6 IP, 0 R, 8 K, Win, 3-4, 2B, 2 RBI, R; Brenn Olson 2-4, 2B, RBI, R. RP: 4-11, 7-11) W-K 1, Chatfield 7 (C: Spencer Mandt 7 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, Win, 2-3, RBI, R; B. Irhke 2-3, 2B, RBI, 2 R. Gophers: 8-7, 8-9) Schaeffer Academy 15, M-C 0 [5] (Cougars: 1-8, 2-10) Houston 0, #20 FC/L 16 [5] (FCL: C. Scott 2-3, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R; S. Peters 2-2, RBI, 4 R; R. Means 2-3, 3 RBI, R; L. CorSee SPORTS Page 13
Ashley MINeR LFC Track & Field
No LFC girl accounted for more points (109) at the Section 1A True Team meet than Ashley Miner. With a 1st (200), a 2nd (100), a 3rd (Pole Vault), and a 5th (400), the junior was huge in helping her team to its first ever state qualification. Photo by Paul Trende, Fillmore County Journal
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son 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 4 K, 2 BB, Win; Carson Schwichtenberg 2-2, two 2B, 2 R; C. Schwichtenberg 3B, 2 RBI, 3 R. ‘Canes: 0-8, 0-12)
Softball (5/8 – 5/13)
GMLOK 3, D-E 2 (GM: A. Meskill 7 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, Win; Courtney Schmidt 1-3, RBI, R; Hattie Voigt 1-3, 2B, R) L-A 11, Houston 4 (H: A. Chapel 3-4, 2B, HR, 2 RBI, R; Tessa Peterson 2-4; Becca Rostad 2 RBI) GMLOK 4, W-K 3 (GM: G. Schmidt 1-4, HR, RBI, 2 R; L. Welch 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI; A. Meskill 7 IP, 3 ER, Win) R-P 0, FC/L 5 (FCL: Makaila Eickhoff 7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 9 K, 3 BB, Win, 2-4, 2B; Claire Pieper 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI, R; Daysha Erickson 1-3, 3B, 2 RBI. RP: Alli Oian 2-3); R-P 1, FC/L 5 (FCL: Krista Jorgenson 7 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, Win; Haley Polin 3-3, RBI; D. Erickson 2-3, 2B, RBI, R; C. Pieper 2-4, 2 R; Anna Jorgenson 2-3, RBI, 2 R. RP: A. Oian 2-3, RBI; Savannah Skalet 1-3, 2B, R) L/P 2, M-C 12 [5] (MC: Kenidi McCabe 3-3, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R; Avery Arneson 2-3, 2B, RBI, 2 R; Kayla Patterson 3 H, Win) G-E 3, Houston 9 (H: B. Rostad 2-4, 2B, 4 RBI; Becca Lee 1-3, RBI, 3 R; Richelle Botcher 7 IP, Win; Gretchen Hill 2-3, RBI, R) FC/L 3, SG/C 8; FC/L 2, SG/C 4 (FCL: A. Jorgenson 7-8, 2 R (series); D. Erickson 2-3, RBI, R (game two). FCL: 3-12, 4-14) Houston 4, L/P 5 [8] (H: B. Lee 3-4, 2B, 3B, 2 R; T. Peterson solo-HR (ITP), RBI, R; R.
Botcher 7 1/3 IP, 8 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, Loss. Houston scored one in top of seventh (3-3) and top of eight (4-3). L/P plated two in bottom on a wild pitch and error) #7 in AA Cotter 10, R-P 0 [5] (Trojans are 1-13, 1-16) GMLOK 5, SG/C 4 (GM: Meskill 7 IP, 2 ER, 7 K, 2 BB, Win, 2-2, 2 RBI, R; Jocelyn Voeltz 2B, 2 RBI; H. Voigt 2-3, 2 R) A-C 4, M-C 14 [6] (MC: Lexi Thorson 4-5, 2B, 4 RBI, 2 R; Harley McCabe 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, Win; Kim Hauber 2-3, 2 RBI, 2 R) Hayfield Tourney > M-C 17, L/P 0 [5] (MC: K. Patterson 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K, Win; Payton Danielson 3-5, 3 RBI, R; Maddy Michels 3-4, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R; K. McCabe 3-3, 2 RBI); M-C 8, Hayfield 13 [5] (MC: L. Thorson 3-4, 2 RBI, R; Kim Hauber 1-3, RBI, R); M-C 11, G-F-W 0 [5] (MC: Coranda Vickerman 2-3, 3 RBI, R; K. Hauber 2-2, RBI, R, L. Thorson 2-4, 2B, 2 R; H. McCabe 5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, Win. 3rd place game); Houston 8, NRHEG 7 [6] (H: B. Rostad 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI, R; A. Chapel 1-3, 2B, 3 RBI, R; R. Botcher Win. B-Rostad’s 2-run fifth inning double scored tying/go-ahead run); H 1, G-F-W 12 [4]; H 6, L/P 5 [5] (H: A. Chapel 2-3, 2B, RBI, R; Alyssa Rostad 1-3, RBI, 2 R; R. Botcher Win. G. Hill hit a walk-off RBI single. ‘Canes: 2-4, 6-8)
Track and Field (5/9 & 5/13)
1A True Team (Boys) (Chatfield 6th, LFC 7th, RPH 8th. Chat: B. Muller (2nd 200, 5th 100), K. Bradt (2nd 400, 5th 200), G. Tuohy (4th 400), Nathan Meeker (5th P-Vault), 4x200 (2nd), 4x400 (3rd). LFC: Treyten Chiglo
(1st P-Vault), Caleb Kath (5th 100). RPH: Cullen Olson (4th Shot, 5th Disc), T. Meldahl (4th 100-H/300-H), D. Linder (5th 3,200), Branden Chapel (5th 110-H)) 1AA True Team (GMLOKS girls took 6th, boys 9th (of 10). Peter Torkelson (1st 1,600/3,200, 5th 300-H), Drew Lewison (1st 300-H, 3rd 110H), Rylie Queensland (4th 400, 5th H-Jump), Emily Hovden (4th P-Vault, 6th 100), Amelia Staat (4th 800), Katelyn Luthe (4th 100-H), Hailey Hindt (5th 100-H), Jordyn Glynn (5th T-Jump), the girls 4x400 (3rd), the boys 4x100 (3rd)) TRC Meet (G: 2nd RPH, 5th Chatfield. B: 5th RPH, 6th Chatfield. RPH: Agrimson (1st L-Jump/T-Jump, 2nd H-Jump), Blagsvedt (1st Shot, 4th Disc), Linder (1st 1,600, 2nd 800), Meldahl (1st 300H, 4th 110-H/T-Jump), Carlson (1st L-Jump), Hinz (2nd H-Jump, 4th 100), Bieberdorf (2nd T-Jump), Holland (3rd Shot), Olson (3rd Shot, 4th Disc), Hoff (4th 100-H/300H), Chapel (5th 110-H), Jenny Albrecht (5th L-Jump). Chatfield: Hompe (1st Shot), the boys 4x400 (1st), Friederichs (2nd P-Vault), the girls 4x200 (2nd > Megan Hopp, Macy Pederson, Dokken, Bell), the boys 4x100 (2nd > Austin Swancutt, Bradt, Meeker, Froese), the boys 4x200 (2nd > Swancutt, Bradt, Tuohy, Muller), Dokken (3rd 400), Stephanie Bradt (3rd 800), Tuohy (3rd 400), Bell (4th 200), Muller (4th 200), Meeker (4th P-Vault))
Golf (5/8 – 5/12)
(B) Caledonia 193, FC 170 (FC: Delton Sauer 40*, Connor Morem 41, Carter Nevalainen 44); (G) C 228, FC 182 (FC: G. Miller/Madison Scheevel 40’s*. Harmony GC)
(B) Kingsland 204, SC 198, D-E 247 (K: Wyatt Pruter 40*); (G) K Inc., D-E Inc., SC 219 (SC GC) (B) Southland 189, Chatfield Inc.; S 270, C Inc. (Cedar River CC) (G) G-E Inc., Houston Inc., (H: Alexa Johnson 58*. Valley High GC) (B) FC 163, R-P 200 (FC: C. Nevalainen 39*, D. Sauer/C. Morem 40’s, Andrew Reicks 44. R-P: Jordan McNamer 47); (G) FC 169, R-P 268 (FC: G. Miller 37*, M. Scheevel 43, Tayah Barnes 44, Cailey Rindels 45. Ferndale GC) (B) PEM 188, Chatfield 239 (C: Riley Mulhern 48); (G) PEM 224, Chatfield Inc. (Chatfield GC) (B) Kingsland 179, Lanesboro Inc., (K: S. Broadwater 37*, W. Pruter 44. L.
Jared Kelly 47); (G) K Inc., Lanesboro 246 (L: Jannell Boyum 53*, Payton Benson 58. K: Madeline Moore 58. Old Barn Resort GC) (B) FC 177, L-A 175 (FC: C. Nevalainen 41, D. Sauer 42); (G) FC 178, L-A 200 (FC: M. Scheevel 42*, G. Miller 43, T. Barnes 46. Lewiston GC) (B) Chatfield Inc., Kingsland 184 (K: S. Broadwater/W. Pruter 40’s*); (G) C Inc., K Inc. (K: M. Moore 58. Root River CC) (G) Lanesboro 234, Houston 248 (L: J.Boyom 51*. H: Brynne Schultz 56); (B) L Inc., H 240 (L: J. Kelly 48*) (B) Caledonia 206, RP 181 (RP: Luke Rasmussen 40*, Hayden Stensgard 42); (G) C 228, R-P 267 (Ferndale GC)
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Monday, May 22, 2017
Whalan City Council completes city tour By Barb Jeffers A special Whalan council meeting took place on April 3, 2017, which was held for the purpose of the city tour and review of completed road work. Present at the meeting were Councilmembers K. Berekvam, W. Berekvam, Johnson, Lewis and Mayor Tuftin. Guests were Robert Culbertson from zoning and John Smith. Tuftin recorded minutes at the meeting. Contractor J.C. Nerstad attended the meeting to discuss unanswered questions or concerns about road repairs done last summer. Nerstad reported that the chip seal went well, with patching done under chip seal. Nerstad noted he was not aware that the city did not have a sweeper for getting up the excess rock and will return with a sweeper when conditions permit. Second Avenue has the most cracks and erosions in need of repair at the trail intersection to corner of Second Avenue and New Street. Another area in need is Third Avenue and New Street. Nerstad suggested possible cement work at the outlet of the alley onto Second Avenue to promote better drainage. Large cracks would need hot rubberized sealants. He esti-
mated that five patches would cost approximately $2,500. He thought a good plan would be to budget for $15,000-20,000 over the next three years to address these street issues and then maintain the streets as funds become available. Nerstad felt that other than these projects, the streets of the city are in pretty good shape. Due to rain, the meeting then moved indoors for further discussions. The council discussed possible streetlight conversion to LED bulbs. A representative from MiEnergy will be invited to a future council meeting to provide information on cost and benefits. Discussed having the person who reads meters for Whalan watch for low or downed tree branches, or branches near power lines while performing monthly meter readings and report any issues to the council. Mayor Tuftin presented an application for a building permit to add a three-season porch to the back of her house and asked for consideration at this time, as her contractor was already available to begin the project. The council reviewed the application and with a motion by Johnson, second by W. Berek-
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vam, the permit was approved with all council members in favor. Motion carried. The fee of $9.00 was paid by Tuftin. Due to weather, the council agreed to meet to complete the city tour on Wednesday, April 5. Motion by Johnson, second by W. Berekvam to adjourn. Motion carried. April 5 minutes The council reconvened on April 5, 2017, to complete the walking tour of the city. Present were K. Berekvam, W. Berekvam, Johnson, Lewis and Mayor Tuftin. Tuftin recorded minutes at the meeting. Items discussed are as follows: • Street repair — Notes on street issues were reviewed. It was suggested that the council meet with State Representative Greg Davids to possibly request aid from the state for street repairs due to the heavy traffic last summer in Whalan because of bridge work in Lanesboro and work on Deep River Road. Tuftin agreed to contact JC Nerstad and request a time table on when he plans to return to clean up excess rock, as they would like a Whalan council member present to oversee the project. • Town hall — The roof leak in the museum needs to be monitored to be sure it has been repaired effectively. Also, the council needs to establish a time table for roof replacement. • City building — Recommendations were made to dispose of non-operational office equipment, store city records in waterproof tubs and update the zoning map and/or relocate to town hall building. • City shed — A small hole in the roof needs repair. The council will ask Melander about a hoist for the truck sander. • Fence — It was requested by citizens that a fence which is on city property be painted. • Tree — An evergreen tree may present a problem with an electrical line. The tree “doesn’t look real troubling at this time,” stated Tuftin, adding, “it’s things we need to keep an eye on” throughout the city. • Ballpark — The ballpark has a downed tree needing removal. The concession stand needs electrical outlets covered for safety. Storage bin covers need replacement. The restroom is substandard and needs to be cleaned out and locked up, as it is not suitable for use by the public. The fire pit needs to be cleaned out. The barbeque area will be addressed by Councilmembers Lewis and Tammy Hughes. The teeter totter in the playground area needs new paint on the seats. • City park — The light fixture globe needs to be replaced. The basketball court needs painting. The gazebo needs staining, and plants and mulch are needed to beautify the park area. • Garbage pickup — The city clerk is to advise when the city’s contract is up so the council can consider seeking bids.
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may therefore not have Wykoff’s best interests in mind. Mensink answered, “As of now, I’m staying in town.” Throughout the meeting, many citizens raised their hands to be recognized and address the council with their questions and concerns. The majority of these spoke of their feelings that the mayor and council were not following appropriate procedures, or were failing to act in the best interest of the citizens of Wykoff. Citizens and council members spent time comparing the proposed cost of the Peopleservices contract to the wages earned by Mark Arndt while he was employed, but a clear comparison was not reached because of the differing factors, such as Arndt also performing other duties for the city. Rick Whitney was on hand, representing Peopleservices. In answer to questions about the WWTP, he stated, “All you need is a Class B (license) to run that plant.” He also explained that Peopleservices generally offers a See WYKOFF Page 15 Submit your information to ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com or call 507.765.2151
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met in order to proceed: • The motorcycle, bicycle or moped has come to a complete stop. • The traffic-control signal remains red for an unreasonable time. • The traffic-control signal is apparently malfunctioning or, if programmed to change to a green light only after detecting the approach of a motor vehicle, the signal has apparently failed to detect the motorcycle, bicycle or moped. • No vehicle or person is approaching the roadway to be crossed or entered. • Approaching vehicles or persons are so distant that they do not constitute an immediate hazard. The law also provides an affirmative legal defense to this action. The affirmative defense applies only to an alleged violation for entering or crossing an intersection controlled by a traffic-control signal against a red light. It does not provide a defense to any other civil or criminal action. You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and always drive sober. Help us drive Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 559015848. Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us.
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three-year or five-year contract, with an option to opt out within 90 days if Peopleservices is not performing their duties as expected. After lengthy discussion, he offered the city a 90-day window to opt out for any reason, but stipulated that after 90 days, it would be a five-year contract. After discussion, the council voted to accept this plan, with Vreeman voting no. The council shared copies of the transcript of conversations recorded by Mark Arndt on February 15 and 16, when he and Becky Schmidt argued. According to the transcript, on February 15, Arndt became upset when he showed up at city hall for scheduled interviews for a part-time maintenance helper. The interviews had been canceled, and Arndt had not been informed. On February 16, according to the transcript, Arndt and Schmidt argued in city hall about applications for the part-time position, and how the background checks were conducted. The council also shared minutes of the council’s May 3 special meeting, which was attended by all council members, Schmidt, Mark Arndt and his attorney, and Wykoff’s city attorney. According to the minutes, Arndt waived his right to a closed meeting, so the meeting was open. Minutes show that Mayor Williams felt the arguments constituted disorderly conduct and “hostile work environment” by Arndt. There was discussion about the suggested steps of progressive discipline (including verbal warning, written warning, suspension, etc) but that these steps are not required
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in every situation. According to minutes, a motion was made and seconded to terminate Arndt’s employment. Vreeman voiced his opinion that since both Arndt and Schmidt had sworn and shouted in the recorded arguments, the city should not discipline just one of them. He added, “Al, you have had a vendetta against Mark since day one just like he said. You told people out on the street ‘one down, two to go.” We got people who will testify to that. So don’t sit there and say you didn’t do that. This is not good for the city of Wykoff, when stuff like this happens. You were all elected by the citizens of Wykoff for the best interest of the city, and this is not in the best interest.” The council then voted on the motion to terminate Arndt’s employment. Vreeman was the only “no” vote, so the motion passed by a four to one margin. Citizens addressed the council, with most speaking in favor of keeping Arndt in his position for the city. One spoke up, asking why nobody on the council had approached Arndt following the arguments to get his side of the story. Another asked, “I’m wondering what it is this council has against city workers.” Council members explained they had been instructed by the city attorney not to respond to discussion on this topic, so citizens aired their opinions for approximately thirty minutes. The agenda item regarding locks for city hall was tabled, because the city does not yet have pricing information. The meeting adjourned about 8:50 p.m. The council’s next regular meeting will be Monday, June 12 at 7 p.m. The public is welcome.
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, May 22, 2017
Fillmore County Police Reports Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Christopher Michael Bradley, 37, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 4/22/2017, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 30 mph – Urban District (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Emma Noelle Buddecke, 18, Eagan, Minn.; 3/31/2017, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Jamie Louise Carson, 45, Spring Valley, Minn.; 4/13/2017, Possess Small Amount Marijuana – No Remuneration, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Julie Ann Drtina, 46, Cresco, Iowa; 4/12/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. October Rose Duffy, 43, St. Louis Park, Minn.; 4/17/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Lavonne Kay Engle, 60, Har-
mony, Minn.; 4/30/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. David Wayne Hagen, 57, Cresco, Iowa; 4/22/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Jill Marie Leet-Otley, 54, Rochester, Minn.; 4/21/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Cory Donald Lillesve, 36, Marion, Iowa; 4/28/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Kevin James Robinson, 29, Minneapolis, Minn.; 2/21/2017, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Domonte Lamarr Theis, 19, Cedar Falls, Iowa; 3/29/2017, Expired Driver’s License – Over One Year – No Minnesota Driver’s License, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.
John Thomas Thomforde, 37, Stewartville, Minn.; 2/14/2017, Possess/Sale Small Amount of Marijuana – No Remuneration Fine $50, Total Fees $140. MN State Patrol – Rochester Bradley Donn Baker, 60, Hastings, Minn.; 3/29/2017, Speeding (67/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Elisa Marie Bly, 34, Spring Valley, Minn.; 3/15/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Alec John Dwyer, 22, Waseca, Minn.; 2/25/2017, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Jonathan Stanley East, 45, Rochester, Minn.; 4/22/2017, Speeding (69/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Kimberly Kay Klejeski, 39, Claremont, Minn.; 2/19/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Becky Leigh Krahn, 40, Spring
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. Valley, Minn.; 2/27/2017, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Mercedes Elizabeth Labonne, 18, Harmony, Minn.; 1/20/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $140, Total Fees $230. Samantha Nicole McElmury, 18, Rochester, Minn.; 4/22/2017, Speeding (75/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Tyler Lee Newman, 28, Canton, Minn.; 4/6/2017, Speeding (73/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Diana Phrom, 21, Worthington, Minn.; 12/29/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Joseph Frederick Rose, 47, Cresco, Iowa; 4/22/2017, Speeding (67/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Preston Police Department Kendra Jone Padilla, 29, Preston, Minn.; 2/19/2017, Possess/ Sale Small Amount Marijuana –
No Remuneration, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Rushford Police Department Sebastian Andrew Carpenter, 24, La Crosse, Wis.; 2/16/2017, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. 2/16/2017, Expired Registration – More Than Six Months, Fine $100. Ashley Leann Stensell, 32, Winona, Minn.; 3/18/2017, Disorderly Conduct – Fighting, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 5/2/2018), Total Fees including restitution ($276), $666. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (5/2/2017): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/ controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, No assault/aggressive behavior, Restitution reserved until June 15 for the other victim - if affidavit filed court will order payment, Do not enter bars or liquor stores.
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On Bryce ton, appeared before District ton in regards to a 911 call Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. with no one on the other side CHECK OUT THESE Nailing is charged with two of the line. Dispatch advised RESOURCES felonies, Terroristic Threats – there was screaming in the MN.GOV/DEED/ Reckless Disregard Risk, and background and the call was Domestic Assault – By INNOVATEMN Strangu- ended. The alleged victim told lation. The first count carries the deputy the defendant had a maximum criminal penalty of allegedly assaulted her, includfive years in prison, a $10,000 ing having his hands around fine, or both, the second count her throat. The defendant also a maximum penalty of three allegedly told the victim he years in prison, a $5,000 fine, would kill her if she didn’t leave or both. On or about May the premises.
Front row: Heather Apenhorst, Horse Person of the Year; Theresa Doerr, Cora Shenbly, Lauren : INNOVATORS AND ENTREPRENEURS Olsen, Sophia Bronner. Middle row: Tatum Olsen,Emma Olsen, Dana DeGeorge, Wyatt Jensen, WE CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESSGrace THRIVE Goddard, Melia Tessum, Skyler Check, Sydney Bronner. Back row: Madilyn Smith, Shannon Goodman, Jackie Apenhorst, Maggie Haugsted, Kjersta Hinz, Hannah Luck, Makayla Vande Zande, Chase Ketterhagen, Natalya Vande Zande. Photo submitted
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Awards for horse activities Nagel and Lauren Olson. attended and participated in (plac- Four other award categories ings top to bottom) were awarded were voted on by the horse projto: Heather Apenhorst, Skyler ect members to honor their fellow Check, Natalya Vande Zande, 4-Hers. Most Memorable Rides: Dana DeGeorge, Jackie Apen- Skyler Check and Chase Ketterhorst, Maggie Haugstad, Watt hagen, Honorable Mention for Jensen, Chase Ketterhagen, Kjersta Most Memorable Rides: Mikayla Hinz, Sydney Bronner, Malia Tes- and Natalya Vande Zande, Most sum, Mikayla Vande Zande, Grace Improved Rider: Malia Tessum, Goddard, Madilyn Smith, David Herdsperson of the Year: Chase KetGoddard, Bailey Erwin, Lauren terhagen, Horse Person of the Year: Olson, Theresa Doerr, Isabelle Heather Apenhorst. Special thanks go out to Shannon Olson, Emma Olson. Cloverbud recognition went Goddard, Tom Haugstad, Theresa to: Amelia Schreibvogel, Andrew Doerr and Chase Ketterhagen of the Report Auto Theft: AVCAM.org for a great job Boelter, William Boelter,1-800-359-HEAT Sophia banquet committee Bronner, Leena Musel, Brady organizing the event.
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The Fillmore County 4-H Horse Project met on Sunday, January 29, 2017, at the F&M Bank community room in Preston for their annual awards banquet and potluck. To start off the evening, a slide presentation of horse activities from the past year was shown by the 20152016 horse project historians. During the awards program members received horse related awards in two categories for participation in the 4-H Horse Project for the 2015-2016 year. They submitted point sheets to the 4-H Horse Project Development Committee to receive these awards for hours spent with their horses and activities attended. Awards for hours spent with their horse (placings top to bottom) were awarded to: Theresa Doerr, Skyler Check, Sydney Bronner, Malia Tessum, Chase Ketterhagen, Kjersta Hinz, Wyatt Jensen, Lauren Olson, Mikayla Vande Zande, Dana DeGeorge, Natalya Vande Zande, Emma Olson, Tatum Olson, Madilyn Smith, Heather Apenhorst, Maggie Haugstad, Grace Goddard, Isabelle Olson, Bailey Erwin, David Goddard, and Jackie Apenhorst.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-17-250 In Re: Estate of Richard D. Hatlevig, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated October 12, 2015. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Patricia M. Hatlevig, whose address is 32236 County Road 105, Lanesboro, Minnesota 55949, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice further given that, subject to Minn. Stat § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: April 25, 2017 /s/James D. Attwood Registrar Steven E. Badciong (MN# 223773) Libera Knapp, P.A. 125 Center Street Winona, Minnesota 55987 Telephone: (507) 452-3246 Facsimile: (507) 452-3521 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 22,29
AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on June 6, 2017, at 3:30 pm, a hearing will be held in this Court at Fillmore County Courthouse, Preston, Minnesota for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated, November 3, 2006, and codicils to the will, dated March 28, 2007, (“Will”), and for the appointment of Emilie Marie Durand, whose address is 30046 121st Avenue, Spring Valley, MN 55975 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota statutes section 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice of the claims will be barred. Dated: May 5, 2107 By the Court Matthew J. Opat, Judge of District Court James Attwood, Court Administrator By: /s/ Sara Peterson Attorney for Petitioner Jennifer Gumbel Hoversten, Johnson, Beckmann, & Hovey 807 West Oakland Ave Austin, MN 55912 Attorney License No: 0387724 Telephone: (507) 433-3483 FAX: (507) 433-7889 Email: jgumbel@hoverstenlaw.com Publish15,22
359044 TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 457 Church Street South, Peterson, MN 55962 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 070054000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Beginning at a point 200 feet West of the NE corner of the S1/2 SW1/4 NE1/4 of Section 30-104-8, running thence East 75 feet, thence South 180 feet, thence West 75 feet, thence North 180 feet to the place of beginning ALSO described as Outlot 4 in the S1/2 SW1/4 NE1/4 Section 30-104-8. The North 60 feet of Outlot 9 in the S 1/2 SW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 30-104-8, said Outlot 9 being described as follows: Beginning at a point 5.37 chains, North 15 deg. 50 min. West of the SE corner of the SW1/4 NE1/4 of Section 30-104-8, thence 1.56 chains, thence North 4.97 chains thence East 59 links thence South 11 deg. 30 min. East 5.04 chains, to the place of beginning. The South 40 feet of Outlot 9 in the S 1/2 SW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 30-104-8. According to Torkel Olson’s survey of Outlots adjoining the Village of Peterson. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $81,600.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $71,562.82 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 6, 2017 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on January 8, 2018 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: May 4, 2017 Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 135-17-003020 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish May 22,29 June 5,12,19, 26
The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Kenneth E Clark, whose address is 600 Division Ave, Spring Valley, Minnesota 56975, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: May 15, 2017 /s/James D. Attwood Registrar Shawn Vogt Sween (MN# 0387368) Law Office of Shawn Vogt Sween, LLC 104 Main St S P.O. Box 35 Grand Meadow, Minnesota 55936 Telephone: (507) 754-4555 Facsimile: (507) 754-4554 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 22,29
filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: May 12, 2017 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /Court Administrator LUHMANN LAW, LLC Dwight D. Luhmann MN# 0300238 PO Box 87 Preston MN 55965 Telephone: 507-216-6622 Facsimile: 507-216-6033 e-mail: dwight@luhmannlaw.com  Publish 22.29
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-17-295 In Re: Estate of Gordon King, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated April 29, 2017. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Lee J. Himle, whose address is 208 N Broadway, Box 149, Spring Valley, Minnesota 55975, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice further given that, subject to Minn. Stat § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: May 15, 2017 /s/James D. Attwood Registrar Shawn Vogt Sween (MN# 0387368) Law Office of Shawn Vogt Sween, LLC 104 Main St S P.O. Box 35 Grand Meadow, Minnesota 55936 Telephone: (507) 754-4555 Facsimile: (507) 754-4554 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 22,29 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-17-260 In Re: Estate of Margie Beth Snyder, Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 23-PR-17-282 Estate of DELWYN A. BICKNESE, Decedent NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY A Petition for Determination of Descent has been filed with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent’s last will, if any, and the descent of such property be determined and assigned by this Court to the persons entitled to the property. Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raided at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed or raised, the Petition may be granted. IT IS ORDERED and Notice is further given, that the Petition will be heard on June 6, 2017, at 3·40 pm by this Court, Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, 55965. (1) Notice shall be given to all interested persons (Minn. Stat. 524.1-401) and persons who have filed a demand for notice (Minn. Stat. 524.3-204). (2) Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by: Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing date. Dated: May 9, 2017 MATTHEW J. OPAT District Court Judge, Probate Division James D. Attwood Deputy Court Administrator /s/ Mary Specht, Deputy Attorney for Petitioner Name: Daniel L. Ziebell Firm: ZIEBELL LAW OFFICE, P.A. Street: 13 W Main St., PO Box 248 City, State, ZIP: Kasson, MN 55944-0248 Attorney License No.: 280380 Telephone: 507-634-7887 FAX: 507-634-4322 Publish 15,22 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 1, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Nadine Tunstall, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded June 5, 2007 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 359042. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Dated June 1, 2007 Recorded June 5, 2007, as Document No. 359043 and by document dated June 1, 2007, recorded June 5, 2007 as document no.
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-17-297 In Re: Estate of Clarice Lucille Clark, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar.
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-17-290 In Re: Estate of Barbara Lee Kappers, aka, Barbara L. Kappers, Barbara Kappers Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Jo Ann Bernard, whose address is 12236 SW 92nd Ave, New Richland, Minnesota 56072, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: May 12, 2017 /s/James D. Attwood Registrar Richard A. Nethercut (MN# 0130072) NETHERCUT SCHIEBER ATTORNEYS PA 32 Main Avenue North Harmony, Minnesota 55939 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 22,29 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-17-286 In Re: Estate of DALE R. WONDRASCH, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated October 9, 1995. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Gene A. Sanford whose address is 5611 North Post Street, Spokane, WA 99205 to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be
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: east side services 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. 14501 prairie ln spring valley, mn 55975 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. east side landscaping & shrubs llc 14501 prairie ln spring valley, mn 55975 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 10, 2017 /s/Cheyenne Moseley Publish 22,29
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Sat., June 3 at 9:30am - Pickup, farm machinery, 4 wheeler, antiques, collectibles and household items. For more information contact Prestby Auction Service, 507-272-8495. Listing in the Journal
Thur., June 8 at 6pm - Accepting consignments! for heavy equipment, trucks, ag, misc consignment auction. For more information contact Hoyt Zenke, 507-429-9999. Listing in the Journal
Sat., June 17 - Consignments wanted for upcoming farm machinery auction. Wanted: tractors, haying equip., harvesting tillage, lawn mowers, etc. For more information contact Dan Hershberger, 319-240-9984. Listing in
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815 CRESTWOOD COURT SPRING VALLEY • $285,000 Professionally constructed custom built 5 bdrm, 3 bath home. Hdwd floors, ceramic tile, large eat-in kitchen & formal dining, main floor laundry, Master bedroom w/m. bath & walk in closet, gas fireplace in living room w/ceramic surround, lower level walk out w/huge family room, & 2 lg storage rooms. You’ll love the large lot, beautiful deck, landscaped yard, cement drive & cul-de-sac location.
Todd Hadoff
Beautiful 7 +/- Acre building site located just off hard surface road 30 min from Rochester. Wooded acreage, good well and driveway. Old house will removed and old septic will be collapsed. If you are looking for a great building site in the country - this is it! Also includes 3 stall pole shed garage and miscellaneous outbuildings. This is a split from a larger parcel of property.
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New home with open floor plan • 4 bedrooms • 2 baths • Kitchen w/island • Formal dining and living room • Main floor laundry • Family room • Walk-out patio • Fenced yard • 3 car garage • Steel siding NEW
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Excellent location on the corner of North Broadway & County Rd 8 (next to SV Dental Center) Commercial building site. For more information, give me a call!
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3 bedroom • 2 bath • Newer roof • New siding • New furace and c/a • Formal living and dining room • Sun room • Deck • Heated Garage
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300 KIRKWOOD ST E. LANESBORO
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214 MAIN ST FOUNTAIN
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14807 HIGHWAY 30 SE CHATFIELD
$125,000
Commercial Opportunities 144 MAIN STREET PRESTON
$725,000
15 2ND ST SE CHATFIELD
3 story building with finished basement • 8 rental units for income • All bar equipment will stay • Newer $218,000 elevator • Newer sprinkler system • Updated and 105 ELMWOOD ST. E ready for business • Ideal for bar, restaurant, office LANESBORO (SLANT AVENUE) space, any type of retail • Unlimited possibilities • Was a hotel, medical center and bar
Remodeled and updated • Scenic Lanesboro • Next to State Bike Trail • High traffic area • Unlimited possibilities • Wood floors • High ceilings • Laundry on both levels • 2 bedroom apartment upstairs • Enclosed porch • 2 car garage • New window • Metal roof
$135,000
Open to builders • City Utilities
ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE
6.58 acres • Close to new elementary • Edge of city limits • FORESTVILLE STATE PARK $64,900 Blacktop road • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Wood floors • Covered patio • Deck • Built-ins • 2 car attached garage • 4+ heated 2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, fishing, camping • Private garage/shop (1,536 sq. ft) • 2 additional out buildings • Sold as-is • Ideal for house or cabin
If you are looking to build your “dream” home this is a lot in an excellent location. Located on cul-de-sac road in newer subdivision. Please call me for more information on new tax incentives with the City of Spring Valley for building a new home in 2017!
Great opportunity for business or rental • Main floor is currently rented out • Remodeled apartment with wood floors, high ceilings, open floor plan • Large area on 2nd level is open & can be finished into additional rentals
3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Large main floor master suite • Remodeled bathrooms • New metal roof • Updated kitchen • Built-in hutch • Main floor laundry • Over sized 2+ garage • Maintenance free siding • D/O
BUILDING LOT FOR SALE
814 CRESTWOOD COURT SPRING VALLEY • $23,000
Chatfield Office Rochester Office 116 N. Main St. 4123 26th St. NW
626 CLIFF STREET NE CHATFIELD
3 bedrooms • D/O • Formal dining room • Living room • Large Spectacular views • Large ranch • Master suite w/jetted tub • open kitchen w/ dining • Wood floors • Main floor laundry • Walk-in closet • Main floor laundry • Formal living room and dining Enclosed porch • Patio • Deck • 2 car garage • Storage shed • 385 HILLSIDE SR. SE $40,500 room • Remodeled kitchen • 4 bath • Lower level is currently set Private yard overlooking Sylvan Park • Shop area in lower level CHATFIELD up as a mother-in-law apartment • Completely remodeled and Large corner lot • Close to elementary • Close to golf course • CED updated • 1/2 acre lot • Wildlife • Large deck $249,900 REDU TING
Great 3 bedroom 2 bath home located in established neighborhood close to park. Loads of character & charm with hardwood floors, arched doorways, partially finished basement. Permanent siding, landscaped & partially fenced yard with storage shed. Priced to sell quickly.
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$98,900
2.5 acres • Minnesota pine wall and ceilings • 4-season porch • Spectaular views • Wrap around deck • Vaulted ceilings • New appliances • 2+ attached heated garage • 32x34 machine shed • Just outside city limits
$139,900
202 RIDGEVIEW LANE
313 GRANT ST W SPRING VALLEY, MN • $110,000
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Charming 4 bdrm 2 bath home with character and charm. Hardwood floors, original woodwork, open staircase, paneled doors, French doors, 2 wood fireplaces, walk-up attic, 4 season porch, updated kitchen, walk out, and new updated electrical panel. This property is partially fenced and sits on just under an acre of land. Large enough for growing room. This one is sure to please!
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Great location at the Head of the State Bike Trail • Updated and remodeled • Ideal for retail, office space, storage, rental space • Over 4,000 sq. ft. • Unlimited potential
Owner is retiring • Unique diner (1927 Goodell Diner Car) • High traffic area • Scenic Lanesboro • Located on Main St • Close to state trail • Property runs down to Root River • Room for outside seating • Turn key operation
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2606 Village Rd, DECORAH
115 Center St E, HARMONY
Original details! Updated flooring, countertops Enjoy your summer! Just blocks from the Upper Iowa River & St. easy drive to Decorah. One level living w/ NW, PRESTON and more! 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Corner418 Preston attached 2 car and large corner lot. $124,000 lot. $90,000 Simple living, move right in! Scenic setting & ideal location. Main floor living plus finished walkout basement. $118,900
205 Franklin St NW, PRESTON Room for everyone! Main home features 3 bedrooms & baths. In-law unit offers a complete package with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, & office. Nice corner lot! $136,900
316 Prairie Ave E, MABEL
Efficiency living! Enjoy this home with several updates including furnace, water heater, electrical, roof & more! 14x16 carport. Small garden w/several plants. $35,000
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Turn key restaurant located in the heart of downtown. Call today!
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2606 Village Rd, BLUFFTON 22 Main Ave N, HARMONY
NOLAN VALLEY LOT - 6.37 ACRES
10277 COUNTY 116, GRANGER
Love where you live! Short walk to the Upper Iowa River. 2 bedroom ranch. Why rent when you can own? $49,900
3 bed, 2 bath ranch near Upper Iowa River.
Excellent location! 2 commercial units $127,000 side-by-side. 2 off street parking spots. $45,900
OUTSIDE OF MABEL, RURAL SUBDIVISION WITH TROUT FISHING HARMONY - SUBDIVISION WITH COUNTRY VIEWS & BUILDING INCENTIVE! NO BUILDER RESTRICTIONS.
11528 US 52, CANTON
A slice of country! 2.5 acres on hard surface road. 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom. Detached garage. $75,000
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510 St. Anthony St N, PRESTON
Unique opportunity! Jailhouse Inn includes 12 guest rooms, chef’s kitchen, dining area & more. Private owners suite.
301 N Robert St, MABEL
Excellent location! Restaurant, full kitchen, dining area plus full bar & seating area. Ample parking. Tons of Potential!
209 Spring St NE, Preston - PENDING 20163 261st Ave, Preston - PENDING 425 2nd Ave SE, Harmony - PENDING 418 Preston St, Preston - PENDING 364 Main St S, Chatfield - PENDING XXXXX Faith Trail, Lanesboro - PENDING 116 Spring St NE, Preston - SOLD 400 Whittier St, Lanesboro - SOLD 408 Main St N, Canton - SOLD
2 bdrm bungalow with 120 Center St E, HARMONY charm & curb appeal. Eat-in kitchen, generous living room Beautiful ranch home w/ several & main floor bdrms. Garage updates; paint, lighting, flooring & features one car stall plus a shingles. 2 car att garage. Easy storage/tinkering shop area. New steel roof, storm walk to downtown. Call today! windows & FA HE Furnace - 2017. $72,900 $175,000 ISTIN
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$99,900 201 RIDGEVIEW LANE #302, LANESBORO #4078433
#4078448
â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths, â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car Garage (636 sq. ft.) â&#x20AC;˘ Open floor plan â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor laundry/mudroom â&#x20AC;˘ Vaulted ceilings â&#x20AC;˘ Paneled doors â&#x20AC;˘ Master suite â&#x20AC;˘ Unfinished walkout lower level â&#x20AC;˘ Quality built â&#x20AC;˘ Established neighborhood along a quiet street NEW LISTING
217 CHATFIELD AVE NW, PRESTON
CHURCH HILL SCHOOL CONDOMINIUM
â&#x20AC;˘ Design & build out your own luxury condo â&#x20AC;˘ Safe & Secure building â&#x20AC;˘ Spectacular Views â&#x20AC;˘ 1,445 sq. ft., 15â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceiling height â&#x20AC;˘ Large windows â&#x20AC;˘ Carefree lifestyle â&#x20AC;˘ Great location â&#x20AC;˘ Garage extra
$259,900
LOADED WITH POTENTIAL AND CHARACTER
NEW LISTING
$299,900
REAL ESTATE NEW RANCH IN ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOOD
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
209 MAIN ST SOUTH, CHATFIELD
homes@timdanielson.com
www.timdanielson.com 272 Main St. North Chatfield MN 55923 Ph: 867-9100
Owned by Dennis Solberg of Solberg Welding 507-886-4602
REAL ESTATE
AFFORDABLE STARTER OR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
29572 MORGAN RD, WYKOFF
$665,000 #4079502
â&#x20AC;˘3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, 1991, 2005 (50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x100â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) Pole Shed, 3000â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of Root River frontage, Barn, Hay shed, carriage shed 29 acres woods, 39 acres tillable, 49 acres pasture Great hunting, fishing, recreational or farming parcel
CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Affordable 0.24 acre lot 3RD ST SW, CHATFIELD suitableS forO walkout LDalong Amco Drive SE 225 â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms SOâ&#x20AC;˘ 3LBathsDâ&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ Solid doors
SOLD
27047 KEY ROAD, FOUNTAIN
â&#x20AC;˘ 5 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 1,070 sq. ft. garage
SOLD
451 AVE C NE, CHATFIELD
â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bath â&#x20AC;˘ Main Floor Living
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817 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD
â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ Attached garage â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor living
SOLD
6300 SOUTH POINTE DR SW, ROCHESTER
â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bath â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ 2,723
REAL ESTATE LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE
CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Commercial lot offering 0.85 acres, city utilities, level, 311 feet of Hwy 30 frontage, ready to build & only couple blocks off Hwy 52. #4062958 $89,900 FOUNTAIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Large level lot (132â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 300â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900 FOUNTAIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8.5 acre building site with a couple acres of tillable located off the county road high on the hill overlooking the valley. #4077950 $110,000 $105,000 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 acres of woods with approximately 400â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of creek frontage and adjoins State land. Ideal for hunting, recreation or weekend getaway. Additional land available for building site. #4076539 $60,000 $55,000 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $84,900 WYKOFF â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NEW LISTING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jordan Township â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 39 acre hunting parcel with 26 acres woods and balance pasture. Located in a quiet valley close to the Root River. Additional parcels available. #4079496 $149,900. WYKOFF â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NEW LISTING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jordan Township - 49 acres of bare land with the Root River access. Approx. 17 acres tillable, 17 acres woods and balance pasture. #4079500 $210,000
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EMPLOYMENT Experienced Drivers: Earn an average of $70k/yr while enjoying full benefits for you & your family, paid for by Holland. Tired of sleeper cabs? With Holland – stay in a hotel instead! Weekend home time! Visit: HollandProud.com or call: 855-220-4875. e1,8,15,22-x PART-TIME PCA NEEDED for private home care in Harmony. Mostly weekends, flexible schedule. Call Erika at 413-652-2219. e22,29,5,12-x SEMCAC HEAD START/HOME BASED EDUCATOR/PRESTON. Are you looking for a unique position that is as rewarding as it is challenging? Would you like to make an early, lasting difference in a child’s life? Come join the Semcac Head Start team working with birth to age 3 children and their parents. Position would service rural families in Fillmore County. Required: home-based CDA or comparable as part of AA or BA Degree in early childhood education, social work, nursing, or family/ human studies. 20 hours/week position with paid vacation/sick leave/holidays. Applications and more information available at www.semcac.org or by contacting Barb Thompson at Semcac: (507) 8648202 or barb.thompson@semcac.org. Former and current Head Start parents are encouraged to apply. Application must be postmarked by June 2, 2017. E.O.E. e22,29-o
EMPLOYMENT HOUSEKEEPING HELP WANTED every other weekend and weekdays. Call 507-467-2936, ask for Jackie, or stop in at Green Gables Inn. h13-TFN-o PLUMBER-HVAC Service Tech - Spring Valley area. Competitive pay rates. Good driving record a must. 507-346-2860. h13-tfn-o LOOKING FOR *ADULT* LINE COOK. High school graduate, attention to detail. Stop in the Village Square, Printed with Soy Harmony, 10am-5pm. h1TFN-o ink PRINTED WITH
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EMPLOYMENT opening for a day shift ALA, flexible schedule every other weekend new pay scale, and a cook day shift, flexible schedule every other weekend new pay scale. Call Cathy at Park Lane Estates at 507-765-9986 or 507-2593291. e22-o DRIVERS: HOME DAILY! Dedicated runs! Paid weekly! Stellar benefits. Pneumatic work. CDL-A, good driving record req’d. 319-754-1944 x112. h8,15,22,29-x I AM A RETIRED EVANGELICAL PASTOR seeking part-time employment in a full parish setting such as preaching, teaching and visitation. Please call 507-875-2847 - “Curtis.” Leave message if I am not home. e22,29-x
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IMMEDIATE HELP WANTED Little River General Store. Full-time and part-time commerical drivers and clerks for the season. Weekdays and weekends, competitive wages. Apply at 105 Coffee St E, Lanesboro or contact Kirsten Mensing at 507-273-1003. e22,29,5-o
Contact Amy (507) 886-4449
Looking for an exciting career in swine production?
AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINING Get FAA certification. Approved for military benefits. Financial Aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888686-1704 (NANI)
MABEL Green Lea Senior Living is Looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference
MABEL Green Lea Senior Living is Looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference
Part-time CNA
Part-Time Cook
"Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status, or any other legally protected characteristic."
"Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status, or any other legally protected characteristic."
Contact Tanya or Joyce
No experience needed as we have an extensive training program. Join Reicks View Farm’s sow farms team and earn competitive wages. Employee paid health and dental, 401K, PTO, life insurance, long-term disability, plus other benefits available.
Contact Sam
115 N. Lyndale Ave. Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 • EOE
115 N. Lyndale Ave. Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 • EOE
…because the journey matters
…because the journey matters
Learn on the job and be a part of a dynamic and growing team.
Families Feeding Families!
Call (641) 365-7843 or visit us at www.reicksviewfarms.com and apply online.
Torgerson/Ostby Floor Coverings Floor coverings installer/helper position in installation of carpet vinyl, wood, tile, as a helper. Experience preferred but not necessary. 40 hours/week. Call Bryan @ 507-273-8644 or fill out an application at the store in Harmony.
Assisted Living of Preston
Now HIRIN G
Full-time Over Night Position
• Part-time PM shift every other weekend and fill in during the week • Full-time over night 9pm-7am including every 3rd weekend • Part-time over night every 3rd weekend
Please call 507-765-3837 for more information or stop by for an application, see Andrea Traditions U 515 Washington Street NW U Preston, MN
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GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SERVICES has an opening for a
Full-time RN/Case Manager
We are looking for an intelligent self-motivated person to plan, organize, direct, evaluate and implement a plan of care for residents of a primary care group and to aid in supervising of nursing staff to ensure the resident’s plan of care is carried out. Competitive wages with many benefit options. Applications can be found at www.goodshep-rushford.org or picked up on site at 800 Home St, Rushford, MN. Questions can be directed to 507-864-7714. Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider
Maple Leaf Services Inc. has provided support for persons with Intellectual Disabilities for the past 40 years. Maple Leaf Services provides competitive wages, health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement for its employees. Full-time and Part -time positions available. Various shifts including PM, late-night and sleep positons. Are you looking for a fun and rewarding career? Apply online at mapleleafservices.org or call 507-765-2107 AAE/EOE
MAKE A NAME FOR YOURSELF IN FILLMORE COUNTY FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL IS LOOKING FOR A FREELANCE WRITER TO COVER
CHATFIELD SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS If you would like to earn some extra money, there are freelance opportunities available! If you are interested in joining our news team, contact Assistant Editor Ellen Whalen at
ellen@fillmorecountyjournal.com 507-765-2151
EMPLOYMENT KMS PUBLIC SCHOOLS seeking Special Education Teacher beginning fall 2017. Apply: www.kms.k12. mn.us or send letter of interest, resume, license, transcripts and three letters of recommendation to KMS District Office, Box 168, Kerkhoven, MN 56252. (MCAN)
25 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Earn $1000 per week! Paid CDL Training! STEVENS TRANSPORTT COVERS ALL COSTS! 1-877-2091309 drive4stevens.com (NANI)
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RN/LPN
Full- or Part-Time, Evenings
We welcome new nurse graduates Competitive Wages & Benefits New Shift/Weekend Differential
Contact: Karen Miller, DoN 507.498.3211 Ext. 73427
125 5th Ave SE, Spring Grove MN 55974
GUNDERSEN HARMONY CARE CENTER Where old friends become reacquainted and new friendships are found!
RN/LPN
Full-time Night Nurse Position 10pm-6am & every other weekend
Weekend & Shift Differential Apply online:
www.gundersenharmonycarecenter.org
Contact: Sue Lenz, DON (507) 886-6544 Ext: 73377
GUNDERSEN HARMONY CARE CENTER 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939
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FILLMORE COUNTY DAC is accepting applications for
FULL-TIME JOB COACH Daytime hours - Monday through Friday Must have valid driver’s license. All training is provided. FILLMORE COUNTY DAC position available
immediately
RN CASE MANAGER Good Samaritan Society - Home Care is actively seeking a
RN CASE MANAGER
to join our team in the Fillmore-Houston County area. The right candidate will be able to work independently providing nursing care to clients and direction and leadership to designated staff. Requirements for this position include a current MN RN license, a valid driver’s license, and current CPR certification. Prior home care experience is a plus, but not a requirement. This benefit eligible position offers a flexible schedule with paid drive time and mileage.
To apply, go to www.good-sam.com For more information, contact Vickie at 1-888-381-3205 É 9 É É É6iÌÉ > ` V>«ÊUÊ ÀÕ}ÊvÀiiÊÜ À « >Vi
FULL-TIME DESIGNATED COORDINATOR Daytime hours - Monday through Friday -
Generous paid time off Life insurance Competetive wages Vacation time
Join our great team! If interested, call Lori at 507-765-3378 for an application, or go to our website, www.fillmorecountydac.com for the application.
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