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Karst Brewing gears up to serve the perfect pint

Harmony Online Auctions brings auction experience to your computer

By Tim Little tim@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Whether you are an auction buff who attends dozens of in-person auctions each year or simply someone who likes to hunt for a great deal, you’re likely to enjoy the experience of bidding for goods online at Harmony Online Auctions.

Harmony Online Auctions was launched by Arlis Wangen and his daughter, Kayla Eiken this past February. To date, their company has completed three monthly auctions with a fourth currently underway and running through May 31.

Starting an online auction site has been a dream of Wangen’s for a couple of years. After visiting other online auctions such as Darr

Auctions (of Rushford) and one in Oronoco, Wangen decided to start a Harmony based site with his daughter. Eiken noted the appeal of the online auction: “You can sit at home on your computer and bid on your items and not have to sit at a sale for 12 hours waiting for the one item that you want to bid on.”

Harmony Online Auctions is similar to a site like eBay where buyers bid on items listed by a large number of private parties, however, Eiken points out, her site differs in a few important ways: “With eBay you ship items (as opposed to picking them up at Harmony Online Auctions), and eBay is worldwide whereas Harmony Online Auctions is just local,” she said. “One person came See HARMONY Page 9 

County works through Solid Waste issues it could be an issue if inhaled.

Bagging the material to reduce karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com or eliminate the dust when it is At the May 23 meeting of the dumped into the pit at the RecyBy K irsten Zoellner pling Goliath and Pulpit Rock Scottish ale, as well as the other Fillmore County Board, concerns cling Center was discussed as a Brewing have also made their English style ales they brewed,” were raised over Strongwell Cor- possibility. kirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com mark. At the same time, Fill- he says. Shortly after, he kick poration’s dusty waste that is being Other issues discussed at the Craft breweries have explod- more County has been vastly started his hobby by delving delivered to the Resource Recovery April meeting with Hanson ed all over the region as con- under represented, according into home brewing. included sludge from the Chatfield Center, which may be hazardous. noisseurs try their hand at cre- to Eric Luoma of Karst Brew- Years later, in May of 2011, Sewer Plant and deer carcasses.

County Attorney Brett Corson ating their ideal tastes while ing in Fountain. “There were new Minnesota legislation In a May 12 letter, Hanson was referred to a letter sent to William riding the rejuvenated local none,” he says. Now, Luoma dubbed, “Surly’s Bill,” named Hanson Waste Removal in March informed that the Resource Cenfoods movement. According to and his wife, Sandy Seha, both for Surly Brewing Company, which raised several issues, for ter would no longer accept powdata, craft breweries in Minne- originally from Chatfield, have paved the way for craft breweries example, TVs in black plastic bags dered substances from Strongwell. sotaA n have 19 in taken some impressive steps to to producing less than 250,000 Offincreased icia l Legafrom safety coordinator, that were not discovered untilFriday they Kristina Kohn,Sunday l New aper put for their barrels per year to serve pints of Fillmbrewery 2010 to over 100 in 2017.spIn ore Couon Sunday about the safent ythe map. expressed concerns th were received at the Winneshiek Sept. 12 th site.

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Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips! gate all the legal and logistical intricacies. This is more than a business venture to us; it’s about the creativity and the journey, too. So, the challenge has been to keep costs down and the project manageable while maintaining a solid business plan.� “While we have tried to build this brewery ourselves as much as possible, there is no way we could have gotten this far without a lot of help and encouragement from family, friends, and the City of Fountain. We’ve used some great local businesses too,

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“Starting a craft brewery from the ground up is not for the faint of heart!� Luoma cautions.

To learn more about the process and gain some practical hands-on experience, they dove into brewing literature, online research, professional blogs and spent a great deal of time visiting and talking with other brewers. “The craft brewing community is very supportive of each other.�

Near the end of 2013, the former White Corner CafĂŠ in Fountain came to their attention. Their vision for a craft brewery was beginning to take shape, so they purchased the property in January of 2014.

Citing Fountain’s location along Highway 52, with its 6,500 commuter vehicles a day, they feel it has the traffic to sustain a brewery. “Tourists from the north, who are traveling

Karst Brewing, on First Street in Fountain, is planning an opening this summer.

Photo by Kirsten Zoellner to Lanesboro’s B&Bs, Preston’s camping or trout fishing, Harmony’s Amish Country, or the Decorah area, go through Fountain. Convenient access to both commuters and tourists sets Fountain apart for sure.

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traveling. It becomes part of a traveler’s exploration.  For local residents, the tap room is a positive social environment where people can say hello and enjoy something local and fresh that they can lay claim to.�

While they acknowledge that every step in the process has been a challenge, they also point out that each building and approval milestone has been energizing.

Keeping the project small and in their control has been the biggest hurdle though. “Any wise business venture requires a team and going alone is not the best option from a strictly business point of view,� stresses Luoma. “Most new breweries have a team of investors and project managers to finance and navi-

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It was a wet and cold weekend but people still came out to support Preston.

So many hands go into planning this event and it wouldn’t happen without each and every one of them. We really do live in a great community!

See you next year, May 18th-20th, 2018!

The Preston Area Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all of the teams who participated in the 11th Annual Trout Days Golf Tournament. We also want to take the time to thank Jay and his crew at the Preston Golf Course for all of their hard work. And of course, thank you to our sponsors who make this tournament possible. See you next year!

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including the Fountain Building Center, Huntington Electric, Richard’s Pump Service, Baker Concrete, Ron Riesner, Rodney Reichstadt, and others,� he adds.

Construction itself was a long process as Luoma gutted the inside of the property, then stripped the outside and dealt with foundation issues eventually jacking up one end and lowering the other. The building now boasts large windows, a See KARST Page 9 

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C ommentary Talking to the other side

By Lee Hamilton I’ve had a number of conversations recently that convince me our country is divided into two political camps separated by a deep and uncomfortably wide gap.

No, I’m not talking about liberals and conservatives, Lee H. or pro- and Hamilton a n t i - Tr u m p voters.

I’m talking about people who believe in politics and our political system, and people who don’t.

I’ve found this latter view expressed most frequently among young people. In lecture halls and in informal conversations, I’ve spent some uncomfortable hours serving as a human pincushion for their pointed barbs about the system they’ve grown up in.

Many are uninterested in politics. They do not see politics as a worthy pursuit or even as an honorable vocation. They doubt our political institutions can be made to work, are suspicious of elected officials in general, and don’t believe that our democratic institutions are capable either of solving the problems faced by the country or of helping them as individuals.

They find reason to be discouraged every time they tap into a political story. They’re disheartened by political polarization, by the dominant and excessive role of money in the process, and by the seemingly impregnable influence of special interests on the course of policy. They struggle with their own problems, especially the debt they’ll confront when they get out of school — and believe that Editorial Cartoon

they’ll get no help from government.

Indeed, they’re convinced that people in power place their own interests ahead of the country’s — which is why so many of them express real contempt for politicians. They certainly don’t see politics as an uplifting pursuit; I hear the word “messy” a lot, not as an objectively descriptive term, but as an expression of ethical disapproval.

They have a point. There are many reasons for disappointment in our groaning system, and the descriptions they give have much merit.

Yet I still consider politics a worthy profession. It can be pursued in a manner that deserves respect, even admiration. I’ve known a lot of good people in politics, men and women who are in it for all the right reasons, take pride in pursuing a political career, and embrace it as the best route available for solving our common problems.

In fact, I think people who reject the political system often underestimate its accomplishments. We are a strong, prosperous, and free nation because of — not in spite of — our system and the politicians who have come before us.

Sure, politics is “messy,” but not because it’s tainted or morally bankrupt. It’s messy because it often reflects deep-seated disagreements that are hard to resolve, with merit on both sides.

Politics is rarely a struggle between good and evil; it’s how we Americans try to make the country work better. It’s our opportunity to help our neighbors, to give us better schools and hospitals and highways, to make our communities safer

and more orderly. It’s a means of resolving our differences through dialogue and compromise, rather than through ideological battle or pitched warfare. If you pay attention, you’ll see a lot of politicians who go about their business intelligently, quietly, and competently — and who get good things done.

So I find myself wondering how those of my persuasion might win these young people over. Discourse matters, obviously. Tolerance of others’ views does, too.

And I consider the 240 years of our history, despite all the obvious blemishes, to make a pretty good case for the political system’s accomplishments.

Above all, though, we have to encourage young people’s engagement with the problems we confront. If they want to improve things, they really have no alternative. Getting involved is the only way to see how tough these issues are and how much work goes into even incremental progress.

We live in a complicated country and there are a lot of disappointments inherent in trying to make change. But it’s the only way we’ve got.

Those of us who believe in the system must shoulder the burden of persuasion — and I’m worried about what happens if we don’t meet it. If we lose the argument and the next generation turns away, we face dangers and risks — chaos, authoritarianism — that are far worse than what we face now.

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.

Journal Writing Project:

Adventure is out there

By Paige Bennett I have always loved to travel and be adventurous. I have been on many vacations and am looking forward to going on many more in the future. Traveling allows me to leave reality and live a different lifestyle for a period of time.

Tr a v e l i n g occasionally cha llenges me and also shapes me as Paige Bennett a person.

I have enjoyed many vacations throughout my youth upbringing.

As a family, we took one of our first vacations on an Alaskan cruise. I believe I was seven years old, but still I remember a lot of the trip. I loved Alaska because it was full of natural beauty. Our second family vacation was to Florida, where we visited the Disney World theme parks and spent some time at the beach. I was in fourth grade when I went to Florida, so I remember more of that trip. I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with all the Disney characters. I was just like every other girl; my dream was to see all of the princesses. It was a magical trip for my family an me.

We also enjoyed time at the beach and the Florida sunshine.

During my time in high school, I have been on many trips. Through school, I have been to Florida, St. Louis, Chicago, New York, and Washington D.C. My trips to Florida and St. Louis were with the high school marching band program. In Florida, we marched through the parade and it was by far my favorite part of the trip.

In St. Louis, our pep band performed at a tourist destination and we attended a Cardinals baseball game. I went to Chicago, New York, and Washington D.C. on my senior trip. The senior trip was one of my favorite memories from high school.

I am looking forward to college where I want to keep explor-

Government this week • Thursday, June 1, Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m.

• Monday, June 5, City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m.

• Monday, June 5, Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m.

• Monday, June 5, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m.

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ing and going on trips. While at college, I plan to take advantage of the Study Abroad program. I haven’t decided where I want to visit and study, but I am pretty open-minded when it comes to traveling! I am most excited to go and see the lifestyles and culture in a different country. I feel like that program is perfect; it would allow me to study and travel all at the same time. Traveling allows me to get to know myself better and appreciate life at a whole new level. I also plan to go on trips with friends each year during my college’s spring break. I want to take advantage of that break from school and go see a different part of the world. I am someone who would never pass up an opportunity to go somewhere new and explore.

Throughout my youth, I have been on many vacations. I have learned a lot about myself on these trips. I am looking forward to my upcoming college years and all of the traveling I plan to do. Traveling will allow me to appreciate life more and continue to find myself. I will end with one of my favorite quotes by an unknown source, “Most people grow up and live in one small corner of the world, I don’t want to be like most people.”

Paige Bennett 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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Rumors boxes?

Is it because some households have a challenge with people sharing their copy of the Fillmore County Journal, so everybody needs their own copy?

Maybe a little, but that’s not the driving force behind our placement of these boxes in several communities in our distribution area.

Throughout the year, we have readers driving from cities throughout the region to pick up extra copies of the Fillmore County Journal because they have a special connection with that issue. Maybe there was a birthday ad on the Social Scenes page. Maybe they lost a loved one and they want extra copies of the obituary. Maybe their son or daughter was named Athlete of the Week. Whatever the case may be, our goal is to continu-

By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com Over the past month, I have heard a rumor repeated to me by several individuals in various communities throughout Fillmore County.

It has come to my attention that there is a concern that the Fillmore County Journal will only be delivered to white boxes in each comm u n i t y instead of mailboxes via the United States Postal Service.

Apparently, with our Jason Sethre requests for placing these boxes in communities such as Lanesboro, Rushford, Harmony, Preston, Wykoff, Fountain, Chatfield, and Spring Valley, our readers have been paying attention to what is being discussed at these city council meetings — which is a very good thing!

But, please don’t fret. You won’t have to walk downtown to one of these boxes to get your weekly dose of the Fillmore County Journal - unless you want extra copies!

For those in Fillmore County, this newspaper will still be delivered to your house or business every week, just like it has been for several decades.

Our goal with placing these boxes in each community is so that the Fillmore County Journal can be made even more accessible.

So, some of you are probably saying that you already receive the newspaper for free at your home or business every week.

Who is going to pick up extra newspapers at these picturesque

ously make our publication the most accessible newspaper at all hours of the day or night.

Whether locals or tourists, we want for our publications to be available when people need them. And, that’s why we’ve invested in these beautiful outdoor racks. And, we didn’t just want to put an outdoor rack in each community without putting a little effort into connecting with our readers.

With each outdoor rack, we have tried to include pictures of local people while also recognizing the assets of the communities we serve.

In Preston, for example, Preston Eye Clinic was kind of enough to let us place our outdoor rack in front of their business. And, on that display, you’ll see three important pictures that represent some assets of the community: trout fishing, the Southeast Minnesota Veterans Cemetery, and the Preston Fire Department.

For Chatfield, we did something similar with a display located out in front of Main Street Wireless. Thanks to business owner Lee Novotny for his support, as well.

We are fortunate to have the talented Andy Kelly at Kelly Printing & Signs working with us on the design and application of full color wraps. And, thanks to Bob Smock of Preston and Barb Jeffers of Lanesboro for their photo contributions, thus

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Obituaries Alton Fay Scheevel Alton Fay Scheevel, 85, died Sunday, May 21, 2017, at his home in Greenleafton, Minn.

Alton was born August 20, 1931, in Bristol Township to Edwin and Lena (Heusinkveld) Scheevel. He attended Bristol Center School and Alton Fay graduated Scheevel from Harmony High School in 1950. On May 24, 1952, he married his high school sweetheart, Marlys Jacobson at the Fremont Church in Winneshiek County, Iowa.

He farmed and was a seed corn dealer in Bristol Township until his retirement. Alton was dedicated to serving his neighbors and community, volunteering in several organizations and serving as church deacon, as well as other positions. He was also an avid, lifelong fan of the Minne-

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Alton is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marlys; three sons: Lynn (Barb) Scheevel of Preston, Minn., Gary (Pat Berg) Scheevel of Florenceville, Iowa, and Marlin Scheevel of Elk River, Minn., and one daughter, Debra (Mike) Thompson of Sparta, Wis.; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and one sister, Emily Morgan of Harmony, Minn. He was preceeded in death by his parents, one sister and one brother.

The funeral for Alton F. Scheevel was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at the Greenleafton Reformed Church in rural Preston, Minn., with Rev. Roger Lokker officiating.

Friends called on Friday, May 26 from 5-7 p.m. at the Greenleafton Reformed Church and one hour before the service. Burial took place in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Fillmore County Cancer Fund, Harmony Cancer Group, Greenleafton Reformed Church and Heartland Hospice, Rochester.

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Debra “Deb” Hoff Debra Elaine Hoff, 64, passed away after a brave and valiant battle with cancer on Friday, May 19, at her daughter’s home in rural Mabel, surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 25, 1952, to Delbert and Christine (Clark) Debra “Deb” Hoff Kahoun and grew up on the family farm outside Rushford, graduating from Rushford School in 1970.

Debra and Dennis Hoff were married in September of 1970 and they had a daughter, Melisa.

They lived in England for several years, and after their divorce, Deb returned home to Rushford where she obtained her L.P.N. degree at the Rochester School of Practical Nursing in 1978. Deb then moved to Brainerd for a year to obtain her R.N. degree at Central Lakes College.

Deb loved nursing and worked for the Mayo Clinic for 34 years, with the majority of it as a nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn., where she worked first as a float nurse and then on Joseph 4B. While working at Mayo, she made many lifelong friends that loved and supported her until her passing.

She made her home in Peterson, where she enjoyed growing flowers, baking and taking care of animals.

She especially enjoyed taking her two grandchildren to fairs and other events, and was active in helping them show sheep in 4-H and other shows. She also had a special bond with her niece and nephews: Jennifer, Michael, Tony and their children.

Deb was preceded in death by her father, Delbert Kahoun.

She is survived by her mother, Christine (Clark) Kahoun; one brother, Philip (Debbie) Kahoun, and one sister, Elizabeth (Dennis) Atkinson; her daughter Melisa (Forrest) Musselman and her two grandchildren Jackson and Sophia; her nieces and nephews: Tony (Shelly) Atkinson, Michael (Teresa) Atkinson, Jennifer (David) Patterson, Angie (Mark) Tripp, Shawn (Jessica) Kahoun, Michelle (Luke) Kahoun, and Katie (Tony) Rislove; her 23 great-nephews and nieces; and three great-great-nephews and nieces.

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A visitation took place on Saturday May 27 at Hoff Funeral Home in Rushford from 4-7 p.m.

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Geraldine Marie “Geri” Schlueter Geraldine Marie “Geri” Schlueter, 68, of Rushford, Minn., died on Thursday, May 18, 2017, at her home.

Geri was born on November 21, 1948, in Dodge Center, Minn., to Gerald and Irene (Mineheine) Geraldine Nyfeler. She was raised in Marie “Geri” Schlueter Kasson, Minn., and graduated in 1966 from Kasson-Mantorville High School. Geri moved to Los Angeles, Calif., where she received her nursing degree, and began her nursing career.

She returned to West Concord, Minn., in 1974 and while working as a nurse at the State Hospital in Faribault, Minn., met Robert Schlueter. Geri and Bob were united in marriage at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa, on November 17, 1978. Geri and Bob lived in Faribault for several years before moving to Albert Lea, Minn., where Geri continued her work as a nurse. In 1998, they moved to Rushford, Minn., where Geri worked as a nurse in nursing homes and clinical settings. She was a very active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Rushford and served on the church council. In her spare time, Geri enjoyed lively conversation, quilting, sewing, healthy cooking, traveling with family and friends and also took great pride in caring for her yard and home. Geri was a kind soul who found great joy in helping other people, especially the elderly.

She is survived by stepfather Paul Arndt of West Concord, Minn.; four siblings: Betty Jo (Joe) Cozik of Rochester, Minn., Judy (Steve) Amundson of Rochester, Minn., Denise (Ed) Gillard of Mantorville, Minn., and Brad (Angela) Arndt of St. Charles, Minn.; nine nieces and nephews: Chad, Sean, Michelle, Nichole, Christopher, Andrea, Tammy, Jack and Olivia; and by 17 great-nieces and nephews.

Geri was preceded in death by her husband and both parents.

A memorial service for Geri wa held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at the First Presbyterian Church in Rushford.

Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford.

The family prefers memorials to be directed to the donor’s choice.

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

Jon E. Nolte Memorial services for Jon E. Nolte were held 11 a.m. Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, with Pastor Dave Lieder officiating. Burial will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston at a later date. Jon E. Nolte Visitation was held 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and also one hour prior to the service at the church.

Jon E. Nolte, age 68, of Spring Valley, died Sunday, May 21, 2017 at his home in Spring Valley.

Jon Eugene Nolte was born September 8, 1948, the third of four sons, to Irvin and Jeanette Nolte of rural Dexter, Minn.

Jon graduated from Elkton High School in 1966. On September 16, 1967, he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Georgie Ann Kruger, daughter of Lloyd and Lucile Kruger of rural Hayfield, Minn.

Jon entered the United States Air Force in October 1968 and served in Vietnam. He was very proud of his military service.

Jon and Georgie had four children: Carmen Ann, Jeffrey Scott, Jennifer Joy, and Chad Jon. Jon worked for IBM from 1966 until his retirement in 1993. Following retirement he continued farming and drove school bus for the Chatfield and Kingsland School Districts.

In his younger years Jon played softball for the 7th Rib; he truly enjoyed playing and loved his teammates. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunting and fishing all his life. He also enjoyed driving horses, camping and trail See OBITUARIES Page 8 

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He is survived by his wife Georgie Ann of Spring Valley, children: Jeffrey (Sara) Nolte of Zumbrota, Minn., Jennifer (Jeff) Ringenberg of Eyota, Minn., and Chad (Jennifer) Nolte of Chatfield, Minn., eight grandchildren: Hannah, Isaiah and Elijah Nolte, Layne and Jack Dessner, and Caden, Westin, and Kendyl Nolte; four step grandchildren: Allison, Shea, Miranda, and Dylan Mollenhauer and a brother Steven (Barb) Nolte of Dexter, Minn., and one sister-inlaw, Linda Nolte of Dexter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his infant daughter Carmen, and two brothers, Jerry and Jim. Condolences may be left at www.hindthudekfuneralhomes. com.

Julie Ann Schute Julie Ann (Christianson) Schute, 66, of West Union, Iowa, left this earth and went to heaven on Monday, May 22, 2017, surrounded by her family at her home in West Union.

Julie was born on March 31, 1951, in Preston, Minn., to Henry and Marilyn (Rice) Christianson. She was born during a blizzard and her parents had to have their car pulled to the highway by a tractor. A week later, she came home from the hospital and had to be pulled back through Julie Schute the mud.

Julie graduated from Harmony High School, Harmony, Minn., with the class of 1969. She continued her education in the clerical field, later moving to Minneapolis, Minn. While living in Minneapolis, she met her husband, Ronald Schute at a wedding on October 12, 1974. Julie and Ronald were married almost exactly a year later on October 11, 1975, in Harmony, Minn. They made their home in West Union, Iowa, where they started their family and had two children, Joel and Kara.

Julie worked at the Donahue Law Office, Atwood; she provided daycare, and worked at the local grocery store, retiring after 29 years. Many people met Julie at the grocery store and loved her for her friendly and cheerful personality. She loved meeting and talking with people. Julie always had time to share pictures of her granddaughter, Lainey while chatting with her customers.

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She enjoyed camping, cooking, baking her famous Christmas cutout cookies, making lefsa, sewing, crafting, knitting, crocheting, traveling to visit family, playing cards, collecting antiques, visiting the lakes of Minnesota, riding on the pontoon, and drinking coffee with her friends.

Julie enjoyed life, laughing and loving with her whole heart.

Julie was a member of the Holy Name Catholic Church in West Union, Iowa. She was in the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and the American Legion Auxiliary. You could see her around town hanging up the poppy poster or making tray favors for our veterans. Julie loved the holidays, especially Christmas.

She spent days decorating her tree so that it was just right. Her Christmas tree held many memories that were precious to her. Julie was a proud wife, mother, and nana. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Julie is survived by her devoted husband of 42 years, Ronald; two children, Joel Schute, Hazleton and Kara Kebu, High Point, N.C.; her seven-year-old granddaughter, Lainey Kebu; two brothers, Allen (Sharon) Christianson and Dennis (Vicki) Christianson, both of Harmony, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Marilyn (Rice) Christianson.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 26, 2017, from 4-8 p.m., with a parish rosary at 4 p.m. at the Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of West Union, Iowa. Visitation will also be held one hour before mass time at the church on Saturday.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at 1 p.m. at Holy Name Catholic Church, West Union, Iowa. The Rev. Dale Rausch was the celebrant.

Inurnment will be held at a later date at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Preston, Minn.

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LouJean Elenor Hoff LouJean Elenor Hoff, 84, of Rushford, died Monday, May 15, 2017 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.

LouJean was born September 12, 1932, in Hesper, Iowa. She grew up in Hesper and attended high school in Mabel.

On LouJean Hoff July 31, 1949, she married Rodney L. Hoff in Hesper. LouJean spent 29 of her years working at Lanesboro Lutheran Church, Rushford Lutheran Church, Rushford National Bank, Tri. Co. Coop Oil, Tri County Electric, Rustad Hog Equipment, G.S. Woxland Co., and retired in 1991. LouJean is survived by her husband, Rodney, of 67 years; son, Dennis (Pat) Hoff of Hastings; daughter, Pamela (Jim) Pickette of Plattsmouth, Nebr.; two grandchildren, Melisa (Forrest) Musselman of Mabel and Shaun (Becky) Hoff of Harmony; two step-grandchildren, Donna Bell of Glenrothes, Scotland and Jamie (Louise) Ross of Saltash, England; two great-grandchildren, Jackson and Sophie Musselman; two sisters, Charmie Steine of Loveland, Colo., and Renee Hjerleid of Decorah, Iowa.; two brothers, Wordean Welper of Mabel and Ronnie Welper of Waterloo, Iowa.; and many nieces and nephews. LouJean is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Lillian Welper; four sisters, Adeline, Arlene, Lorraine, and Marilyn; and one brother, Reginald.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Rushford Lutheran Church, with Reverend Roger Michaelson officiating. Visitation was from 4-6 p.m., Friday at Hoff Funeral Home, Rushford. Burial took place in Rushford Lutheran Cemetery.

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Here is how the auction process onsite at the seller’s location. For with individuals bidding against works: Sellers bring items they these items sellers simply provide each other as a time-remaining wish to post online for sale to the a digital photo. Sellers pay $2 han- clock winds down. auction storehouse at 65 Main dling charge per “lot� to list items. Bidding ends at 6 p.m. on the Ave. North in Harmony (the old A “lot� consists of one or more last day of the auction. For most D&D Variety building, previous- related articles, such as a dining items, the highest bid at that time ly occupied by Old Ways, New room table and chairs. Sellers also is designated the winner. The site Ideas). The auction house is open pay a 10% commission on whatev- allows for approximately 30 secfrom noon to 5 p.m., Monday er the final sale price is for the lot. onds between bids. If there is a through Friday. Sellers may call the If an item doesn’t sell, consignors bidding war on a given item that auction house at (507) 259-6737 still pay the $2 listing fee and can goes down to the last minute, the to make an appointment or click either take their items back or try auction will remain open past 6 on a contact link on the auction to relist for a future auction. Eiken p.m., allowing three minutes after house’s website harmonyonlineauc- or Wangen photograph all items each bid for a follow-up bid. “I’ve tions.com. If they choose, sellers to be listed, add text descriptions, seen bidding okeep Adsgoing for an ct ry on Direhour nesshalf si can establish a minimum starting and post them to the most current extra some items,� u B r te n e C dical for noted Eiken. One nice feature of e M d e st bid for their items. However, Eiken auction on the auction website lm O advises sellers that online auction review by buyers. the site for busy bidders who aren’t H time able to monitor " 2 x W buyers want to get a “steal.� “We Buyers can Sgo online at any " 4 : ize ICAL activity on the last ED tell sellers that you may not get and review items for an upcoming M day of the auction is the ability to exact value for your item. You may auction before the auction goes establish a top bid price and have TAL for live. “I spend about 3 weeks listing the website automatically raise bids get $3, you may getNover-value DE (your item).� auction,� Eiken said. incrementally on a given item up items ' 6each X[ 'for 0DUFR 6 W The auction site * handles “During those three weeks people to a desired maximum limit.

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Kraling, reflected on her online auction experience: “This was the first online auction I actually bought something on. It’s pretty exciting,� she said. “If someone outbids you then you have to fight for it if you want it,� she recounted. Kraling was interested in a push lawn mower she saw on the auction site, but had to counter bid several times before she prevailed.

Buyers with a winning bid have seven days to come to the auction storeroom to pick up and pay for their item. Buyers pay the bid price plus a 10% premium to Harmony Online Auctions.

Eiken estimates that close to 90% of items listed in the past three auctions have sold. She noted that the hottest selling items so far have been Amish-made tables.

Antiques have also been good sellers. “We’ve sold a lot of weird things too, like a big Barbie collection and a big pile of never used coloring books,� said Eiken.

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Fillmore County Sports

By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal. com Nine teams competed. The weather probably took first place. At an incred- The Trende ibly wet Report 2017 Minnesota True Team state track meet at Stillwater High School, the running dynasty of Paul Trende a number of LFC girls continued. The Burros finished a narrow third (371.5) to Osakis (388.5) and Luverne (387). Track events were again LFC’s strengths. Relays were strong, as the 4x800 (Malia Tessum, Brielle Ruen, Katie Prinsen, Leah Ruen) took first, the 4x200 (Macayla Brogle, Bailey Ruen, Alida Berg, L-Ruen) and 4x400 (Tessum, Kelly Ristau, B-Ruen, Emma Breitsprecher) second. Junior Ashley Miner again did the most individual damage with four top six finishes (2nd 200, 3rd 400, 3rd-tie P-Vault, 6th 100). Kiera Olson (2nd 3,200, 3rd 1,600) and Kaylee Arndt (3rd 800, 4th 1,600) held down the long runs. Breitsprecher won her baby, the 300-hurdles. Michaela Brazee (3rd-tie

P-Vault) and B-Ruen (4th 400) and had top five finishes. Sydney Taylor (7th Disc), Cassidy Ruud (8th T-Jump), L-Ruen (8th 200), Prinsen (8th 800), and Ristau (10th 300-H) had top ten finishes (18 per event).

Alleigh Meyer, Maggie Decker, Ashlyn Guenther, Kendal Stettler, and Ally Evans rounded out LFC’s competitors. For Olson, a senior, it’s her third different type of state track and field meet. She’s gone individually (2015, 3,200), as a part of a relay (2016, 4x800), and now via True Team. Emma B., Leah R., Bailey R., and Miner were also apart of last year’s two state entrant relay teams.

Olson, the Ruens, Miner, and Arndt were on LFC’s last two state cross country teams. Minnesota is the only state that holds a “True Team” track and field competition. The event in sponsored by the Minnesota State Track and Field Coaches Association and was started in 1987. A first for the girls this year, LFC (Harmony/PrestonFountain/Lanesboro in early years) has sent nine boys teams.

They state title four-peated from 1992-1995.

Gopher Softball Perfect Regular Season

Extraordinary is Chatfield Gopher softball. The program has been very good for quite some time. This year’s young

group has taken it to another level; regular season perfection.

Mark Eickhoff’s girls wrapped up a third straight TRC-West title by beating St. Charles 11-0 (five). Lexi Chase (5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 10 K, Win, 1-2, RBI, 2 R), Belle Berg (2-3, 3B, RBI, 2 R), Teagan Allen (1-3, 2B, 3 RBI, R) and Haley Goetzinger (2-3, 2B, 2 RBI, R) cued the attack. D-E then fell 7-4. Chatfield rallied from down 4-2. Berg (2-4, HR, 5 RBI) blasted her fourth long ball. Carlie Berge (4 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 7 K, 3 BB, ND) and Chase (3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 8 K, 2 BB, Win) struck out 15. Chatfield won an earlier meeting 5-3.

Strong GMLOK then came to town. The Gophers won 5-4 in April. The re-match was up to task for 4 ½ innings. A 0-0 game was smashed by a 12-run Gopher fifth. A couple Bulldog misplays opened the floodgates.

A crooked number was likely going up regardless. Chase and Shelby Isensee each had 2-run doubles. The senior Goetzinger capped the inning, ended the game (12-0), with a grand slam. Goetzinger (2-3, HR, 5 RBI, 2 R) and Chase (5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 11 K, Win, 1-3, 2B, 2 RBI, R) did the big work.

Courtney Fate (2-2) had both Bulldog hit. Chatfield (18-0, 19-0), ranked #5 in AA, is the East’s 1-seed and hosts 8-seed FC/L (3-14, 4-16).

What ditching track senior year to play softball, hitting a grand slam home run to clinch a perfect 19-0 regular season, looks like. Chatfield’s Haley Goetzinger, with volunteer coach Brent Berge.

Photo by Paul Trende

GMLOK SB Finishes 16-4

GMLOK’s week, prior to Chatfield not being nice, saw the Bulldogs run their win streak to seven. John Fenske’s group snuck past L/P 3-2 in five (lightning) for their fourth straight one-run win. Courtney Schmidt (3-3, two 2Bs, RBI, R), Kori Kruegel (5 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 7 K, Win, 1-2, R), Gretchen Corson (1-3, 2 RBI), and Kellyn Webster (1-2, 2B, R) keyed the attack. Solid Mabel-Canton then visited.

The game was errorless. Superb senior short-stops C-Schmidt and Coranda Vickerman made play after play. Schmidt’s leaping catch of a liner (second out) in the seventh, runners on first and second, was critical. GMLOK prevailed 2-0.

Alayna Meskill (7 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 10 K, Win) out-dueled Harley McCabe (6 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, Loss). Corson (2-3, 2B, R) and Gracie Schmidt (1-2, RBI) provided the Bulldog “O.” Vickerman (2-3, 2B) and Avery Arneson (2-3) led M-C. GMLOK then downed Southland 13-4 and R-P 13-3 (six) in succession. Allie Lubahn (3-4, two 2B, 4 RBI, R), Lindsay Welch (2-4, two 2B, RBI, 2 R), C-Schmidt (3B, 3 RBI, R), Hattie Voigt (2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R), Fate (2-3, 2B, 3 R), and Meskill (7 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 2 BB,

9 K, 1-3, 2 RBI, R) wrecked the Rebels. Twelve Trojan walks were that story. Lubahn (2-4, 2B, 4 RBI, R), Corson (1-3, 2 RBI, R), Fate (1-1, 3 R), and Kruegel (6 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 7 K, 4 BB, Win) did work. Peyton Hoiness (1-2, RBI, R) paced the Trojans. TRC-West second place GMLOK (14-4, 16-4) is 1AA-West’s 3-seed and will host 6-seed Triton (6-13).

M-C SB Finishes 12-5

After losing to GMLOK, M-C softball took on G-E. Courtesy of an 8-run third, the Cougars took game one 9-3.

Vickerman (3-4, 2B, 3B, RBI, R), Maddy Michels (2-4, RBI), Hannah Snell (1-2, 2B, 2 RBI, R), and H-McCabe (Win) led the way. They took game two 16-6 in five. Vickerman was 4-4 with two doubles, five RBI, and three runs. Michels (2-3, 3 RBI), Lexi Thorson (2-2, 2B, 2 RBI, 3 R), and Kayla Patterson (Win) helped. It’s M-C first winning season since 1995.

It’s their first ten-win season since the 1993 state entrant team, which went 17-8 (info provided by Lee Epps). Kati Bergey’s Cougars (5-2, 11-5) are 1A East’s four-seed and will host 5-seed L-A (6-13).

FC/L Baseball Finishes 16-4

Head Coach Keith Larson has led FC/L baseball on a couple good post-season runs.

With a 3-1 week, FC/L closed out their best regular season in a long time (ever?). The Falcons beat SG 5-1 behind Colten Kraling’s mound gem (6 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 8 K, Win).

Sam Rustad keyed the offensive attack (2-4, 2 RBI) with his first hits of the season (fourth game) coming back from a torn ACL (football). Casey Olson

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LFC Girls True Team Third at State

(2-3, RBI) and Josh Peters (1-3, RBI, R) helped. The Falcons seemingly had a doubleheader with L-A in the bag. They took game one 6-0 behind Collin Scott’s dual effort (7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 9 K, Win, 2-4, 2B, RBI, R). Kraling (2-3, RBI, R), Rustad (1-2, 2 RBI) and Carson Schwichtenberg (1-3, 2 RBI) brought the aluminum. FC/L led game two 6-3 after six. The Card’s scored five in the seventh for the 8-6 win. Logan Corson (3-4, RBI), Riley Means (2-4, HR, RBI, 2 R), Rustad (1-3, 2B, RBI, RI), and Kraling (1-4, 2 RBI, R) did work for FC/L. The guys righted the ship versus Cotter. Down 2-1 in the seventh (two out), Walker Ward singled in Means from second (2-2). Two more singles loaded the bases. Samuel Peters’ 2-run single capped the inning.

FC/L prevailed 4-3, ending a Rambler five-game win streak.

Corson (3-4, R) and J-Peters (2-3, R, Save) had multiple hits. Carson S. (3 IP, 2 H, 0 R) got the win. FC/L (13-4, 16-4) takes second in the TRC-East to Caledonia (15-2, 17-3). The Falcons are 1AA East’s 2-seed and will host 7-seed Cotter (9-10).

Falcon Squads Grab Golf Titles

Fillmore Central’s golf squads entered the week owning their own fate. Win-out and they would each snag TRC-East titles. Brad Holten’s guys beat W-K and Lanesboro (162, Inc., Inc.) and W-K again (201, Inc.). Connor Morem shot a county-wide season-low 33* in the triangular in Harmony.

Carter Nevalainen (36) and Delton Sauer (45) followed.

The team 162 was a season-low; See SPORTS Page 11 

Lexi Chase Chatfield Softball

Chatfield softball finished the regular season 19-0. Third-year starter, freshman Lexi Chase is 9-0 with two saves, a .714 ERA, and 91 Ks (against 13 BBs). She’s a .500-plus hitter with a team-high 27 RBI. For the week, she was 3-0 on the mound (13 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 29 K, 3 BB).

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their fifth excursion into the 160s. Conditions were then not good at W-K. Sauer (44*) and Nevalainen (48) led the way. FC (8-2, 11-2) wins the TRC-East out-right over a couple three-loss foes. The Falcons last won the TRC East in 2014.

Aaron Mensink’s girls won-out also. After an opener loss to La Crescent, the defending state Class A champions were victorious 11 straight times to end the season. Included was the W-K/Lanesboro triangular (174, Inc., Inc.) and W-K again (182, Inc.).

Tayah Barnes shot a season-low (38*) in the triangular. Madison Scheevel (41) and Grace Miller (46) followed. Miller (42*), Barnes (44), and Scheevel (45) led the way at W-K. FC’s lowest five totals have been their last five meets. The Falcons (9-1, 11-1) share the TRC-East with La Crescent (9-1). It’s the Falcons’ fourth straight shared or outright league title.

Baseball

Houston 2, L/P 12 [5] (H: Jaytin Millen 1-3, RBI; James Hongerholt 1-2, R) M-C 1, Onalaska-Luther 11 [5] (MC: Drew Wyffels 2-2, 2B, RBI); M-C 1, O-L 13 [5] Chatfield 2, SC 12 (C: Ben Ihrke 2-3, 2B, RBI, R; Jake Mandt 1-2, 2B, R. Ihrke posted his 12th double. Saints a 6-run fifth) #6 in AA Caledonia 7, R-P 3 (RP: Shawn Marg 2-3; Nolan Mueller 1-3, RBI; Ethan Anderson 1-4, 2B, RBI); #6 Caledonia 4, GMLOK 2 (GMLOK: Reid Kruegel 2-3, R; Zach Myhre 1-3, 2B, RBI. Both games at Ben Niggle sports complex) L/P 21, Houston 0 [4] (H: Alex Alfson 1-2, 2B. Hurricanes issued 16 walks) GMLOK 1, Southland 4 (GMLOK: Ethan Fenske 1-3, R, 6 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 3 K, 1 BB, Loss; Nolan Skifter 1-2, RBI) M-C 1, G-E/A-C 5 [5]; M-C 1, G-E/A-C 0 [5] (MC: D. Wyffels 1 2/3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, Win; Logan Richardson 3 1/3 IP, 1 H, 0 R. Jack Arneson scored winning run on error in fifth. M-C (2-9, 3-11) is 1A East’s 8-seed and hosts 9-seed Houston (0-9, 0-13)) Chatfield 2, GMLOK 0 (C: Spencer Mandt 7 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 4 K, 0 BB, Win. Chatfield (9-8, 9-10) is 1AA East’s 6-seed and plays at 3-seed LC (126). GMLOK (5-13, 6-14) is 1AA-West’s 5-seed and plays at 4-seed Z-M (8-11)) R-P 4, LC 17 [5] (RP: E. Anderson 2-3, RBI; Ben Ansell 2-3, R; Carter Weidemann 1-3, 2B, RBI. R-P (4-13, 7-13) is 1A East’s 5-seed and plays at 4-seed L-A (6-13)) Softball

L-A 14, FC/L 8 (FCL:

Makaila Eickhoff 3-4, 3B, 2 R; Haley Polin 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, R. Cardinals had an 8-run top seven, breaking 6-6 tie); L-A 8, FC/L 3 (FCL: M. Eickhoff 1-3, 2B, RBI, R; Krista Jorgenson 1-2, 2B, RBI, R) L/P 6, Houston 3 (H: Becca Lee 2-4, two 2B, R. ‘Canes (2-5, 6-9) are 1A East’s 7-seed, play at 2-seed W-K (10-9)) RP 8, SG/C 9 (RP: Alli Oian 2-3, 2 RBI, R; Savannah Skalet 2-5, R, 6 IP, 10 H, 5 ER, 1 BB, 12 K, Loss; Jasmine Schueler 2-3, RBI. SG/C won on a walk-off single) LC 12, R-P 0 [5] (Trojans (1-16, 1-19) are 1A East’s 8-seed and will play at 1-seed #7 in A Randolph (16-2))

Track and Field

SEC Meet (G: 1st GMLOKS, 2nd LFC. B: 1st GMLOKS, 2nd LFC. GMLOKS 1st’s: Drew Lewison (110-H, 300H, H-Jump), Peter Torkelson (400, 1,600, 3,200), Christopher Bain (100, 200), Lauren Buchholtz (200, 400), Emily Hovden (100), Hailey Hindt (100-H), Amelia Staat (800), Mason Heimer (800), Riley Queensland (H-Jump), Jordyn Glynn (T-Jump), Nicole Lee (Disc), Ian Meisner (Disc), Madison Reiland (Shot), the girls 4x100 (Hovden, Kassidy Kirtz, Isabelle Olson, Katleyn Luthe), the boys 4x100 (Christopher Romero, Lewison, Trever Kelly, Bain), the girls 4x200 (Buchholtz, Hovden, Luthe, Queensland). LFC 1st’s: M. Brazee (P-Vault, L-Jump), E. Breitsprecher (300-H), Treyten Chiglo (P-Vault), Caleb Kath (L-Jump), the boys 4x200 (Carter Clarke, Nate Haugerud, Nathaniel Betz, Carson Kiehne), the girls 4x400 (A. Miner, Emma B., B-Ruen, L-Ruen), the boys 4x400 (Kath, Matt

Lutes, Michael Harrison, Kiehne), the girls 4x800 (K. Arndt, K. Olson, K. Prinsen, M. Tessum) the boys 4x800 (Jake Gathje, Ben Snyder, Aaron Eversole, Connor Ruen)) Cotter Invite (Top RPH: Ashley Agrimson (1st L-Jump), Kaitlyn Bieberdorf (1st T-Jump, 3rd H-Jump), Nicole Blagsvedt (1st Shot), Cullen Olson (1st Shot), Jordyn Holland (2nd Disc, 3rd Shot), Dylan Linder (2nd 800), Nathan Wick (2nd L-Jump), Olivia Hoff (2nd P-Vault) D-E Invite (Chatfield boys/ girls took 5th. LFC boys took 8th, non-full girls 10th. Top Gophers: Nolan Salerno (1st 300-H, 2nd 110-H), the girls 4x200 (1st > Megan Hopp, Macy Pederson, Kyra Dokken, Mariah Bell), the boys (1st > Alex Hompe, Joey Steien, Nathan Clarke, Andy Arellano) and girls (1st > Silja Erickson, Jett Tuohy, Sarah Baum, Devann Harris) 4x100 throwers, the boys 4x400 (2nd > Austin Swanctt, Kevin Bradt, Gage Tuohy, Bell Muller), Pederson (2nd T-Jump, 4th 100). Top LFC: C. Kath (2nd 200/L-Jump))

Regular season perfect Chatfield softball. Back row, left to right: Head Coach Mark Eickhoff, Haley Goetzinger, Kim Greiner, McKenna Daniels, Carissa Campbell, Shelby Isensee, Eryn Radcliff, Meagan Cullen. Front row, left to right: Teagan Allen, Belle Berg, Britney Fretland, Lexi Chase, Carlie Berge, McKenzie Meeker.

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County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman maintained there have been complaints from county employees.

Mike Jaszewski, Strongwell, described a proposal from Strongwell that they bag the material and place the bags in wooden crates, a fully enclosed box. The box would go into the landfill, requiring new boxes to be constructed for each transfer. He requested that they have 120 days to put together the

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would continue to be accepted by Winneshiek County landfill. Kohn suggested at a minimum the dust should be bagged.

Hanson reported that waste generated by Valley Design in Fountain is bagged and put in a container and placed in the semi by a forklift. He said he has hauled waste from Strongwell for 34 years

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Monday, May 29, 2017 equipment to make this new process work. He asked for the commitment of the board before they expend funds to develop this process. Jaszewski emphasized, “We will certainly work with the county to resolve the issues.” He asked for cooperation from the county as well. Vickerman said everyone has to work together to improve the relationship on both sides.

Commissioner Duane Bakke stated that they will need confirmation from Winneshiek County that they will continue to accept the powdery waste from Strongwell.

Chairman Randy Dahl said we have to move forward in the best interest of our employees. Bakke added that we won’t be accepting the waste the way it is delivered today in the future. Thorson said they are not set up to deliver it bagged and boxed right now.

A motion to give Strongwell up to 120 days, after a response from Winneshiek County saying they will accept the waste, to get their equipment to bag and box the waste installed was approved.

Jaszewski said once they receive a response from Winneshiek County they will move forward as quickly as possible.

Approval was given to advertise for a Solid Waste Administrator using the current job description.

Commissioner Mitch Lentz voted no. A decision on the hours the Resource and Recycling Center is to be open and allow dumping was put on hold until an administrator is hired.

Approval was given for Spring Valley Overhead to replace a garage door at the Recycling Center at a cost of $1,050.

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Other business in brief • A discussion was continued on the Community Services structure. It was decided by consensus to interview applicants for the social services manager position on June 6 with the full board, as is required for department head positions. Vickerman said she has been stepping into community services, adding there are now two good leaders. She noted she likes the community services model, but acknowledged that we treat them (director of nursing, veterans service officer) as department heads now. Vickerman suggested that they eventually empower them as department heads with the coordinator acting as the support person.

Dahl said he was comfortable with this, saying the coordinator is the representative for the five commissioners.

• Heidi Jones was hired effective May 24 as a finance officer. She has been doing the job as a temporary employee for four months.

• A request from the city of Chatfield for the county board to submit a letter of support for Special Recreational Feature Regional Park Designation from the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission was approved.

The designation will allow for legacy grant opportunities. Lentz asked that the letter include language that restricts the use of eminent domain or condemnation.

The language was included in the motion.

• Two board meetings are to be held in July on the 11th and the 25th. The first Tuesday is the Fourth of July.

• The Nature Conservancy

requested that the board approve an acquisition of land in Car rolton Township which will be gifted to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry. James Edgar, DNR, said Minnesota statute says if over 10 continuous acres are class 3, county board approval is needed for an exemption or 90 days must pass with no board action. Bakke said he talked to the current land renter who recommended allowing the exemption. The intention is to reforest the land and for the land to be available for public recreation.

• Corson reported that the clandestine lab clean-up is all resolved.

It is mitigated and cleaned up and the $4,400 paid out by the county has been paid back to the county.

• Approval was given to advertise for a crack repair and seal coat project at the Fillmore County Airport to rehab a runway.

Authorization to sign and execute a preliminary grant application to the Federal Aviation Administration and the Minnesota State Transportation Fund for the enhancement of the Fillmore County Airport was approved.

• On-call pay for 24/7 child protection coverage was approved at $200 per week starting July 1.

One person is on-call each week.

Funds will come out of the Child Protection Grant.

• Jessica Erickson, director of nursing, reviewed the County Public Health 2016 Annual Report.

• Access to the Fillmore County GIS website will be free as of July 1.

• Approval was given to purchase three Surface Pro Systems for the assessor’s office for appraisers.

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Sue’s Muse

By Sue Ommen

Graduation Graduation has always been a time of celebration and hope for a bright future. This joyful atmosphere was no different at the graduation we attended on May 17, 2014, except for the fact that half of the recipients were dogs. Yes, we were attending Gilbert’s graduation at Can Do Canines in the aptly named town of New Hope. Gilbert and Lu were one of 17 teams to officially graduate as a service team.

Can Do Canines, a nonprofit agency, places assistance dogs with type I diabetics, those that

need help with mobility, hearing, and seizures, and families with autistic children.

Everyone was dressed in their best finery for the occasion and Gilbert looked resplendent in a red and white polka dot tie and tiny red graduation cap.

After an introduction from Al Peters, the Executive Director of Can Do Canines, Mary Sue Kruger, the president of the board of directors, introduced each of the 17 teams that had passed all of their goals specific to the needs of each team. A large screen projected still pictures and a video

The family of

Carl & arlene BaKalyar is proud To announce Their

70th Wedding anniversary may 18, 2017

The family will celebraTe aT a dinner, and aT The lake in june.

Happy 30th Birthday Larry Broadwater!

Have a great day!

of each assistance dog in action, achieving the tasks they had been trained to do. I have to admit to a few tears as assistance dogs showed moments of great friendship, helpful, and sometimes life-saving assistance. The most heart wrenching moments were the stories of two autistic children, and a little girl with cerebral palsy, who’s smile lit up the room.

Their dogs provided security and peace of mind to their families. Family members told how their lives were changed for the better forever, and it was obvious the dogs had become best friends with the children. The dogs’ puppy raisers presented the dog to each person and the family, in the case of the children. It was touching, as they gave the dog away, after having formed a close friendship with

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the canine.

We enjoyed visiting afterwards with Jerry Shendler, Gilbert’s puppy raiser, and hearing stories of Gilbert’s training and intelligence. Jerry then presented us with Gilbert’s baby book, showing endearing pictures of Gilbert as a puppy. Gilbert greeted Jerry and later Dora, one of his trainers at Can Do Canines, excitedly.

There was a ribbon cutting ceremony for Can Do Canines’ new building, as well as a special celebration for their 25th anniversary. Can Do Canines’ impressive new facility was only surpassed by the dedication and friendliness of everyone in the organization. It was rewarding to meet some of the people responsible for raising and training Gilbert. Besides those in attendance, Gilbert was raised by the Inmate Handlers at the Minnesota Correctional Facility at Faribault. During the day, Gilbert showed off his excellent training by alerting Lu

six different times, even though he was away from his usual schedule and environment.

At times Gilbert was enthusiastic about seeing old friends at Can Do Canines, yet as the day wore on he started to whine, a behavior totally uncharacteristic for him. Lu speculated that perhaps Gilbert thought we were going to leave him at Can Do Canines.

It was a sign that Gilbert had made the transition to thinking of our home as his now, and Lu as his companion for the remainder of his life. Before leaving, we thanked everyone for the gift of Gilbert, not only as Lu’s helpmate and constant companion, but a very valued member of our family as well.

Lu was glad we had made the trip to attend Gilbert’s graduation. It was a memorable event; a connection to those who had helped to shape Gilbert, as well as the people whose lives had been immeasurably improved

by Can Do Canines’ mission.

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Love, Grandpa & Grandma Scheevel

Happy 25th Anniversary Mike & Linda (Soland) Adler

Love, Your Family

May 30th

Feeds 60+ people.

Fry 10 pounds of ground beef and 3 to 4 cups of chopped onions. Add one bottle of plain yellow mustard, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup brown sugar or Splenda, 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce, one large bottle of ketchup, and hot sauce to taste.

Cook in a roaster for an hour or two, or until the flavors are well blended.

We use a couple of tasters and adjust accordingly. No, Gilbert isn’t one of them, much as he’d like to be! Serve on the buns of your choice.

Please join us in celebrating

Allen Fossey's 90th Birthday!

At Christ Lutheran in Preston

Sunday, June 4th from 12 to 4pm

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Chatfield golf club

to help with medical and continued lifelong hormone medication expenses from surgery to remove a pituitary brain tumor. Any type of donation would be great and deeply appreciated, also, by contacting any of the following:

Amanda Schott • 507-459-5681 Dan • 507-209-5843 Bettie Gulbranson • 507-259-4918

Thank you to everyone that helped create a very special

Celebration & Benefit for Keith Zeller.

What a day! Musicians from Minnesota, Iowa & Wisconsin played from 2-8pm for a standing room only crowd that danced, bid on silent auction items, dined on great food from Foragers Brewing Co., Rochester, and brought in many donation dollars. Keith & Michele are truly humbled by such a generous community of musicians, music lovers and friends.

Thank you to all that participated in this event.

Keith Zeller Celebration and Benefit Committee

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Rushford-Peterson in the home stretch on new school

By Kirsten Zoellner “They are tracking a little ahead of schedule.� Those were the words of Tim Robertson of ICS Consulting at the Monday, May 22 school board meeting. “Thing are clipping along nice.�

The project is now estimated at 75-78 days until completion and it’s slated to be move-in ready after the 4th of July and by contract is turnkey by August 15. Superintendent Ehler asked Roberston to clarify two points of recent rumor, including the timeline. Ehler indicated that talk of the district being over budget and behind schedule have been circulating. “We’re currently tracking, at the end of the day, with a $206,000 surplus. There’s millions we haven’t spent yet,� said Roberston. “We’re definitely not over budget at this point. Everything seems to be clicking along.�

This week, curb and gutter around the school is going to take shape, while parking lot curb and gutter will be in the next 10 days to two weeks.

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The job trailer will be out of the parking lot by next month. Kitchen equipment is all accounted for and 80% is installed. Finish work on the ceilings of the shower rooms and locker rooms, painting in the choir and band rooms, and acrylic detail painting in the hallways is underway. Carpet and vinyl flooring is 85-90% complete and the vertrazzo tile in the common areas is in place.

Aluminum door and window frames are in. Additionally, the contractor is expecting to start the big air conditioners in the next two to three weeks to help lower the humidity levels. By the end of the week, theatre seating will be in and carpet will finish it up.

ICS Consulting, the school representative for the project, has opted to cut two contractors loose. There were four bids on the project for furniture and it will be divided by two of those bidders; Schmitt Goodman, of Rochester, and Office Solutions, of Minneapolis. The first will be responsible for fur-

niture in the common, breakout areas and their portion rings in at $229,000. The latter will provide furniture for the educational areas and was substantially cheaper than competitors on those items. The price tag of their bid is $208,000.

The district is tentatively planning a preliminary open house for August 19 and there will be additional open houses for the school year. “It’s the 10th anniversary of the flood and there will be other community events going on,� noted Ehler. “I think it sends a message that the recovery process has gone well.� Tentative cleaning and moving dates are also being looked at.

The school is has also scheduled a community build for the school playground. The dates are August 10 and 11 and the contractor is hoping for 60 volunteers per day, with a 20 person minimum.

A time capsule, to be placed near the front door, is also in the works. To be placed beneath a roughly nine inches by 18 inches by 18 inches, the capsule details are in being sorted out. “What’s involved?

Who’s involved; dates, times, people, timeframe,� said Rob-

ertson. A celebration marking the interment of the capsule will also be planned.

In other school board updates, the board has approved Change Order 11 for the project. The $66,415 change accounts for science classroom fixtures, power for a refrigerator in a lab, sprinkler heads in the wrestling room hallway, among other things. Two of the biggest items from the change order represent improvements to Grimsrud Way, such as curb, gutter, storm water drainage, and utility, and more than $37,000 in retaining wall work.

Robertson noted that Change Order 12 is coming, but that confirmation of valid numbers is still in the works. “You’ll start to see less of these,� he added.

A proposal from Winona Nursey for irrigation at the new school site was reviewed and approved unanimously by the board. Ringing in at $53,281, the work will include irrigation on the landscaping in the parking lot and is estimated to be a time and money saver.

The school received good news from the county on property valuation, following a recent meeting with County Assessor Cindy Blagsvedt. The

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district had requested a new tax valuation on the current school facility. Including land, and after vacancy, 2018/2019 taxes for the site are estimated at $362,100. Estimated tax using 2017 levy rates on that value would be $13,310. This new valuation should make the property more lucrative to any potential developers.

An all-school assembly will be held Friday, May 26 at 8:25 a.m. A short slideshow, to see the progression from start to current happenings, will be shown to student and staff.

At the conclusion, a final allschool photo will be taken on the playground immediately south of the current facility.

In other news, the board approved several policy readings. These include Wellness (533), Acceptance of Gifts (706), and Student Fundraising (511). Health insurance for support staff and administration, through Southeast Service Cooperative, was also approved.

The next regularly scheduled board meeting is Monday, June 19, at 5:30 p.m., in the high school biology room. The public is encouraged to attend.

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Fillmore County Police Reports Chatfield Police Department Griffin Travis Schwictenberg, 18, Winona, Minn.; 4/22/2017, Speeding (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Christopher Carruthers, 49, Waukesha, Wis.; 2/28/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. 2/28/2017, Possess Small Amount Marijuana – No Remuneration, Fine $50.

Dylin Allen Danielson, 18, Fountain, Minn.; 4/26/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

David Alan Huth, 78, Brooklyn Park, Minn.; 4/23/2017, Seat Belt Required – Driver and

Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Mitchell Clinton Knippenberg, 23, Apple Valley, Minn.; 5/5/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

John Curtis May II, 44, Mabel, Minn.; 3/20/2017, Compose, Read, or Send Electronic Message in Motion or Traffic, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Jean Marie McNamara, 60, Spring Valley, Minn.; 5/2/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Jane Elizabeth Phillippi, 39, Rochester, Minn.; 5/5/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

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Efrain Somano Rojas, 31, Utica, Minn.; 4/17/2017, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290.

Emily Joy Swallow, 22, Decorah, Iowa; 2/26/2017, Driving Left of Center, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

MN Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Divisoin Adrian E. Bernard, 23, St. Charles, Minn.; 4/15/2017, Must Have in Personal Possession Game and Fish Licenses, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Gilbert Josue Martinez- Rivera, 25, Elgin, Minn.; 4/15/2017, Must Have in Personal Possession Game and Fish Licenses, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

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

Karl Joseph Urbaniak, 64, Canton, Minn.; 3/25/2017, Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $120.

Efren Vazquez, 42, Chisago City, Minn.; 4/24/2017, Minnesota Annual Inspection Decal Violation, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

Heather Marie Xiong, 29, Cedar Falls, Iowa; 2/22/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Preston Police Department Marivin Gene Ehm, 69, Decorah, Iowa; 4/19/2017, Speeding (64/40), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.

William James Slauson, 25, San Antonio, Tex.; 4/22/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

MN State Patrol Rochester Paul E. Deal, 68, River Falls, Wis.; 4/8/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Jeffrey Derick HernandezGama, 19, Minneapolis, Minn.; 4/8/2017, Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Connor John King, 18, Grand Meadow, Minn.; 4/6/2017, Speeding (66/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Kody Lee Mader, 25, Cresco, Iowa; 4/6/2017, Speeding (66/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Tyler Aaron Olson, 21, Rushford, Minn.; 4/28/2017, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

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Fillmore Central students participate in the Special Athletic Competition

By Hannah Wingert Twelve students from Fillmore Central competed in the Special Athletic Competition on May 19 in Winona. Each student was accompanied by a staff member.

The events were live streamed so their classmates were able to cheer them on back at the school. At the May 23 school board meeting, Director of Special Education Micki Breitsprecher reported that the competitors were congratulated by many of the other students the next day at school and that they were very proud of their accomplishments. Fillmore Central has been invited to compete again next year.

As the last day of school for Fill-

more Central students is scheduled for June 6, the staff and teachers are busy wrapping up the school year. The field trips for grades K-6 have taken place and all went well. The fourth grade wax museum was a hit, as usual. Students in the other grades were able to go through the museum and enjoyed learning about the historical characters that the fourth graders represented.

Congratulations were extended to Ashley Miner for breaking the school record in the 200 yard dash. Both the girls and the boys golf teams won at conference and will be moving forward to the next level of competition.

Maria Klingsheim accepted the position of Parent Educator for ECFE. Klingsheim has a Bachelor of Science in music education and a Master of Science degree in leadership.

Resignations were accepted from elementary teacher and Math Wizards coach Tom Siebenaler and lead toddler teacher in the daycare, Katrina James.

The hirings of Duane Ledin, as the 5-12 instrumental music director for the 2017-18 school year, Ericka Nagel as the 2017-18 sixth grade teacher, Joan Rojas as custodian for the daycare area of the school, and Cassie Keene as the ninth grade volleyball coach were all approved by the school board.

Lanesboro Girl Scouts take on new project

By Hannah Wingert Several of the members of the Lanesboro Girl Scout Troop #40181 attended the May 18 Lanesboro School Board meeting to tell the board about a project they recently completed.

After noticing that the garden outside of the school near the greenhouse needed some attention, they decided to fix it up.

They worked on landscaping and added some hostas and a bleeding heart bush to fill the garden out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are proud to do this for our project and hope it helps our community,â&#x20AC;? one of the girls expressed.

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around three days to complete and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re planning to weed it throughout the summer as well to keep the garden looking nice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank you on behalf of the school district,â&#x20AC;? Board member Dave Ruen told the Girl Scout troop.

A resignation from part-time paraprofessional Kevin Lindh was accepted by the board with their thanks for Lindhâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time spent at Lanesboro Public School.

Applications for the 1.0 elementary education position were accepted and interviews will be held the week of May 22.

Approximately three applicants will be interviewed.

The board congratulated Claire Pieper, who will be advancing to nationals for FCAA in the category of job interviews. The national competition will be held in Nashville over the 4th of July weekend. Pieperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;practiceâ&#x20AC;? job for the competition was junior editor at the Fillmore County Journal.

The MCA testing has been completed and went well.

The final bids came in for the daycare expansion project. The low bid of $17,864 was lower than the original estimate. After the daycare has been expanded,

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have investigated crashes where pets were unsecured in a vehicle and some of those pets were injured or killed.

I have also seen unsecured pets thrown into other occupants in the vehicle during a crash causing unnecessary injuries to the people. If you are involved in a crash, with a pet in your lap and the airbags deploy, it could result in the pet being thrown back into you, causing serious injury or death to you and your pet.

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Kelsey Woellert was approved for up to 23 hours in June and July to cover special education paraprofessional support for community education activities which will be held on Thursdays.

The transportation contract for the next two school years was renewed with Harmony Transit.

There will be a 3% increase in the first year and a 2% increase in the second.

The voluntary student insurance with Student Assurance Services Program was approved again in this year. Parents can choose whether or not to sign their school-age children up for the program.

The 2017-18 membership in the Minnesota State High School League, or MSHSL, was approved, as well as the sports sharing agreement with the Lanesboro and Mabel-Canton school districts.

Fillmore Central will share cross country, wrestling, boys and girls track, softball, and baseball with Lanesboro and wrestling with Mabel-Canton.

A quote was reviewed and approved from Haugerud Painting to paint the brown exterior trim, beige stucco panels, and exterior doors at the elementary building in Preston.

An electric screen and mounted projector will be installed by Tierney Brothers in the high school gym and will be used for presentations as needed.

A Tuition Reciprocity Agreement with Howard-Winneshiek district in Iowa was renewed.

Currently, several families use the services provided for in the agreement.

The next Fillmore Central School Board meeting will be held on June 27 at 6:30 p.m.

its capacity will increase from 11 infants to 19, 14 toddlers to 24, and 25 preschoolers to 52.

There will be no change to the school age program.

The graduation ceremony for Lanesboro seniors will be on June 4 at 1:30 p.m. in the gym.

Kindergarten teacher Jennifer Rogers gave a slideshow presentation to the board on the new Teacher Assessment Reflection and Growth Protocol.

Superintendent Matt Schultz, High School Principal Brett Clarke, Elementary Principal James Semmen, and teachers Hollie Clarke, James Gladis, and Ethan Simonson worked developing the protocol with Rogers. The ultimate goals for the program are teacher growth and increased student achievement. The mission statement reads in part, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Empowering our students by providing a quality education to ensure lifelong success in an ever-changing world.â&#x20AC;?

An oversight committee consisting of five teachers and administration will be utilized to monitor the progress of the plan, collect feedback, and make recommendations for any changes, meeting twice a year.

The four domains of the protocol are planning and preparation, classroom environment, instruction, and professional

responsibilities. The evaluation cycle will be a three-year process ,with the first two years dedicated to peer reviews with growth goal forms. The final year will be a summative evaluation year with a pre-observation meeting, formal observation, post-observation reflection form, and postobservation meeting.

The board approved the protocol.

The first reading of Policy 403, Discipline, Suspension, and Dismissal of School District Employees was reviewed and approved.

Superintendent Schultz gave a packet to each board member for the superintendent evaluation to fill out and mail to Dave Ruen for review. He will also be completing a self-evaluation.

The purchase order issuance for the 2017-18 school year was approved along with the Minnesota State High School League yearly membership. The sports sharing agreement with Fillmore Central was renewed for another year.

Superintendent Schultz will be meeting with the Fillmore Central superintendent in June to discuss details.

The last day of school was set for June 1, ending at 11:32 a.m.

The next school board meeting will be on June 15 at 7 p.m.

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Zimmer shared an updated draft of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Animals and Fowlâ&#x20AC;? ordinance, which had been discussed at the previous council meeting. She said if the council is in favor of the changes in the draft, a public hearing would be the next step. After discussion, the council agreed to have a public hearing scheduled and published in the official newspaper of the city.

The council then turned to the issue of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Exterior Maintenanceâ&#x20AC;? ordinance, which was another issue discussed at the previous meeting.

Council members asked how it would be enforced, and Zimmer explained that, similar to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;junk ordinance,â&#x20AC;? violations would be brought to the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention, and the council would then decide what action to take, which could include having the repairs done and then billing or assessing the owner accordingly, depending on the total cost. There was discussion that the original draft stated that a property was out of compliance when 20% of the surface (wall, roof, etc) was in disrepair, but council members felt that number may need to be increased. It was suggested that 50% might be better. Todd Jones suggested giving the council more time to read and consider the draft, so the matter was tabled until the next meeting. Zimmer pointed out that before changes to the ordinance could be implemented, a public hearing would be required.

Next, the council considered three bids received on the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;hay groundâ&#x20AC;? (a 14-acre area). After discussion, the council voted to accept the highest bid, which was from Isaac Miller. Council members verified that this is a one-year contract. Zimmer assured the council that the contract will stipulate that if the bike trail is damaged by the renter, any repair costs will be paid by the renter.

The council then considered, and unanimously approved, an increase in the EMT weekend on-call rate from $2.50/hour to $5/hour. Mayor Struzyk asked if Sue Puffer felt that will make a significant difference in finding weekend ambulance coverage, and she answered that she felt it will.

In Departmental reports, Chad Hindt reported that his crew has been filling potholes, mowing, trimming and tilling. Sue Puffer reported that the city is â&#x20AC;&#x153;still looking for anybody interested in being a first responder or EMT.â&#x20AC;?

Zimmer shared that the city received a $10,000 trail grant to purchase exercise stations to be installed along the trail near the care center.

She shared information on equipment from the LifeTrail Advanced Wellness System. After discussion, the council unanimously approved this purchase. Mayor Struzyk thanked all who helped with or attended the Almanzo bike race on May 20, especially since the weather was inclement. The next regular meeting of the city council will be Monday, June 12 at 6 p.m. The public is welcome.

Recycling 101

By LaVerne C. Paulson Recycling Education Coordinator Neither the Fillmore County Resource Recovery Center nor the Fillmore County Recycling Center are accepting burn barrels for disposal.

Recently, there has been a misunderstanding that we will, but that is not correct. We do LaVerne C. not want them, Paulson we will not accept them, and we have no place to store them or dispose of them.

If you are using a burn barrel or burn your garbage in a pit of some sort, perhaps you should consider a different method of garbage disposal. If you are burning garbage, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re making poison... poison in the environment that none of us want or need.

The makeup of garbage has changed in the last century. Most of the garbage 50 or 60 years ago was untreated paper or wood, and when it was burned, it was relatively harmless. Not so today.

Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garbage contains plastics, dyes, and chemicals such as lead, mercury, arsenic, chlorine, nickel, and cadmium that release extremely hazardous toxins into the air when burned. These chemicals settle on our soil, water, and plants, and sooner or later enter the food chain, getting into the food we eat or the milk we drink.

Backyard garbage burning is now the largest source of dangerous dioxins, known to be cancer causing materials.

Burning garbage has been illegal

Monday, May 29, 2017 in Minnesota since the 1980s.

There are burn barrels made for the purpose of burning leaves, twigs, and small branches, and other yard waste, but these are not meant for burning household garbage.

Garbage burns at a lower temperature than most fires. Very little oxygen is burned and a lot of smoke is produced. This causes toxic substances to be released and these potential pollutants become part of the air and plants at ground level. As we breathe, these poisons enter our bodies.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has stated that smoke created by backyard garbage burning especially affects people with sensitive respiratory systems, as well as children and the elderly. Exposure to smoke can also increase the risk of heart disease, cause rashes, nausea and headaches.

U.S. EPA research shows that burn barrels are the number one source of dioxin in the United States. Just one burn barrel can produce as much or more than a full-scale municipal waste combustor burning 200 tons per day.

There are much better ways to get rid of most of your garbage.

An added note: Paper milk cartons are now being recycled.

Please rinse them out. But....... the plastic caps on water bottles and pop bottles are not recyclable in Fillmore County at this time and should be included with your landfill garbage. The different melting temperatures of different plastics cause them to not mix well and will contaminate the vats of good, usable plastic.

Thank you! to everyone who participated in the 2017

TESMER FARM SAFETY DAY CAMP The University of Minnesota Extension OfďŹ ces from Fillmore & Houston Counties would like to thank the fourth grade students, their teachers, and chaperones for participating in the annual Tesmer Farm Safety Day Camp which was held on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. This year we had 593 students attend from 14 area schools across both Fillmore and Houston Counties. This program is made possible through the generous support of our local communities. Below is a list of those who donated to the program this year.

Thank you everyone!

Participating Fourth Grade Classes: Caledonia, ChatďŹ eld, CruciďŹ xion of LaCrescent, Fillmore Central, Houston, Kingsland, LaCrescent-Hokah, Lanesboro, Mabel-Canton, Rushford-Peterson, Spring Grove, St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran of Caledonia, St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran of Wykoff, and St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Caledonia.

CONTRIBUTORS Fillmore County ADA; Dean Thomas, Fillmore County SWCD; Chuck Schwartau, UMN Extension; Mike and Jessica Fenske, Fillmore County; Claire LaCanne, UMN Extension; Greg Klinger, UMN Extension; Steam Engine Grounds; Hesper/Mabel Historical Old Barn; Preston Equipment; Monica Ortner, Fillmore County Master Gardeners; Jean Davy, Houston County Master Gardeners; Heather Barth, Fillmore County Veteran Services; Chris Miller, Fillmore County; Fillmore County Fair Board; Jenny Cruse, Fillmore County; Wendy Cruse, Bremer County, Iowa; Storlieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Portable Pit Stops.

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simple as looking at the graph. City Clerk/Treasurer Kathy Zacher added that no one project was substantially over budget, but that numbers shifted based on where they fell in the year.

Debt service continues to be reduced, despite the number of improvement projects that were on the books. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You paid down quite a bit. Several bonds come off in 2017 and 2018,â&#x20AC;? added Wente.

Capital projects expenditures for the year included engineering for roadwork, CIP, GIS, the

canoe launch site, and Safe Routes to School, emergency siren upgrade and other fire department needs, police department equipment, upgrades to city facilities and parks, and work at the new Veterans Park.

The Capital Improvement Fund Balance of $1,076,850 is available to fund future capital needs.

Self-supporting funds, such as the Electric Fund and Sewer Fund are looking good at the moment, but Wente suggested the city keep an eye on them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The trend definitely catches my eye,â&#x20AC;? he cautioned.

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his report that the $184,721 owed by the Liquor Fund, which used to operate the municipal liquor store, still needs to be addressed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve asked it every year; when are we going to address the Liquor Fund?â&#x20AC;? asked Councilor Mark Honsey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How does that affect our General Fund?â&#x20AC;?

Wente responded that with $721,000 in the fund, writing off the deficit wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a major deficit.

Honsey suggested if the building were sold, any profit left after repaying the state could be paid to the general fund. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re paying it out of the General Fund now. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big red line we discuss every year,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the one blight on every stinking year.â&#x20AC;?

Clerk Zacher reminded the council theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d made a decision to actively market the facility for sale. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By the end of the year, something will happen.â&#x20AC;?

City Administrator Tony Chaldek added the dollar amount is something the city would like to utilize as leverage to the staff in effort to reduce any repayment for statefunded improvements at the former municipal liquor store. Zacher added that the city can use the argument that any profited funds from a sale are needed for economic development purposes and that the money should roll back to the city. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re opening every door we can and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to open even more; explore every opportunity. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re making good strides in that area,â&#x20AC;? noted Chladek. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just have to be patient.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had the same audit for seven years,â&#x20AC;? Honsey countered. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The sore thumb is still sticking out there.â&#x20AC;?

Should the city decide to absorb the cost of the deficit the building, a financial asset to the city, has to be transferred somewhere else, like the Economic Development Authority.

For now, the city will sit on waiting to write the losses off in hopes that the building will sell or some other determination can be made on it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just remember this conversation in a year,â&#x20AC;? cautioned Honsey.

In other news, the city has approved a Rushford Municipal Electric Commission and Star Energy recommended project to award bids for the Feeder #5 project. Feeder #2, which serves all of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Brooklynâ&#x20AC;? area of Rushford, is already overloaded and the new school is set to add to the demand when the district takes up occupancy later this summer.

Lastly, good news for community member Rob Bunke and his family; the council has officially approved an Airport Commission recommendation to formally recognize the naming of Robert W. Bunke Field at the airport. A ceremony to mark the occasion will be held during this Julyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rushford Days. A thorough history of the field and Bunkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contributions was put together and was highly noted by the council. The significant item of the naming is that it will put the official name on all flight maps for pilots to see.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, June 12, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

Chatfield hears from Victim Services

By Karen Reisner Suzette McDonald and Judy Hagler, Victim Services in Dodge, Fillmore, and Olmsted Counties, explained that the program benefits people that are victims of sexual violence or any sort of crime. Their presentation was made at the May 22 meeting of the Chatfield City Council.

The service established in 1976 is free. The 24/7 crisis line is (507) 289-0636. They are advocates for victims. The program seeks to educate and pursue ways to prevent violence. McDonald noted that only 20% of cases are brought forward. Victims can choose to just talk.

Hagler said they try to get youth into appropriate programs. She reported that one out of three youths that are out on the street are victims of sex trafficking within 48 hours. Sexually exploited youth are victims.

Since 2014, youths engaged in prostitution can no longer be prosecuted, but are recognized as victims.

Several hundred presentations are made to students each year to prevent violence. Hagler noted that â&#x20AC;&#x153;exploitation through technologyâ&#x20AC;? is a big one with kids, â&#x20AC;&#x153;once on the Internet, it never goes away.â&#x20AC;?

Victim Services supports survivors, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to open the door to survivors...not close them!â&#x20AC;?

Preservation Award Brayanna Berry and Angie Bicknese, Bick n Berry Boutique, renovated the storefront of the historic 1897 building at 221 Main St. to house their clothing and accessories business. Every year someone is picked to receive the Preservation Award because of a restoration investment in Chatfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heritage and history.

May is preservation month.

Chris Giesen, chairman of the Chatfield Heritage Preservation Committee presented the award.

Other business in brief â&#x20AC;˘ A resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering the advertisement for bids relating to the Industrial Drive Improvement Project was adopted. The plan has four segments and includes underground utilities. Bids will be opened on June 22. Tom Kellogg, WSB, explained if the project is awarded at the June 26 meeting, work could begin as early as the middle of July.

Councilor Paul Novotny said he felt their should be substantial completion by fall, all underground work completed and a drivable surface. The finished surface could be completed in 2018.

Kellogg said he would try to set it up for bidding so certain segments could be rejected. â&#x20AC;˘ Brian Burkholder reviewed quotes for the chip seal and crack filling projects. The low quote from Pearson Bros. Inc. to chip seal streets at a cost of $80,679.24 was approved. A contract with Rochester Service Co. to crack fill was approved at a cost of $19,742.70 (the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s portion will be $17,172.00).

Burkholder commented that the city is a few years behind, so they will try to do additional streets in an effort to work toward a seven to eight year rotation. â&#x20AC;˘ Approval was given for the low quote of $11,200 from B & D Sealcoating to sealcoat walking trails and parking lots at Groen and Mill Creek Park.

Burkholder said the work should

be done about every five years.

The funds for the seal coating comes from the Parks Department. â&#x20AC;˘ An Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farmers Grow Communities donation in the amount of $2,500 from the Monsanto Fund was given to the Chatfield Firefighters Association on behalf of area farmer Donald Swenson. Swenson selected the firefighters to receive this donation. The purpose of Grow Communities is to partner with farmers to support local non-profit organizations. â&#x20AC;˘ Approval was given to pay $13,141.16 for the citywide clean-up. â&#x20AC;˘ The council approved the closing of Second St. from Main St. to Twiford St. for the Kick Cancerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Butt Event on June 10.

Jeff Hare, Jacâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar and Grill, requested that police halt traffic

when the bikers leave on their ride about 10:30 a.m. Hare reported that last year there were 150 motorcycles with over 250 participants. Nearly $25,000 was raised. â&#x20AC;˘ The second consideration of Ordinance 426, Solid Waste, was approved along with its publication. The ordinance will allow waste collected on the Fillmore County side of the city to be transferred to alternate locations. â&#x20AC;˘ A resolution was approved in support of an application to request funds be included in the 2018 bonding bill for Phase II, renovations to the Chatfield Center for the Arts. â&#x20AC;˘ Mayor Russ Smith announced that Friday, May 26, or the last Friday before Memorial Day, is National Poppy Day. Donations secured for the red poppies honor fallen heroes and benefit living veterans.

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 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

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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.

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

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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

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 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 CASE TYPE: FORECLOSURE Court File No. [ 23-CV-17-22] Marine Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs.

KEITH S. HANSON, JENNIFER HANSON, MAYO CLINIC, CAPITAL ONE (USA) NA, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE UNDER JUDGMENT AND DECREE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of a Judgment made and entered in the above-entitled matter on April 27, 2017, by the District Court of Fillmore County Minnesota, a certified copy of which has been delivered to me directing the sale of the premises herein after described, to satisfy the amount adjudged due the plaintiff in the above-entitled action from the defendants, as described in the Judgment, the undersigned Sheriff of Fillmore County Minnesota will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash as follows: DATE: Thursday, July 20th, 2017 at 10:00 am LOCATION: Main lobby of the Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN 55965.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Beginning at a point 391.2 ft. N. of the SW Corner of Lot 15, Block 2, of J.B. Thayer’s Addition to the City of Spring Valley, Fillmore County, Minnesota, thence N. 75 ft., thence E 147.02 ft., thence S 6 deg. 13 min. W, 60.4 ft., thence S 15 ft., thence W 140.5 ft. to the place of beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 520 Lyndale Avenue, Spring Valley, Minnesota 55975 PARCEL NUMBER: 36.0787.100 The property shall be sold, together with all improvements and buildings located thereon, and all rights, title, claim and demand of any nature whatsoever of the defendants in and to the mortgaged premises described above, or any part thereof; that all estates, rights, title and interest of any nature whatsoever, in any way belonging or relating to the mortgaged premises, together with all equipment, fixtures or other property of any kind whatsoever owned by the defendants and located on the mortgaged premises, and all leases and other agreements effecting the use of the occupancy of the mortgaged premises now or herein after entered into, the right to receive and apply rents, issues and profits from the mortgaged premises, and all the proceeds of the foregoing, together with the premises.

Dated this 15th day of May, 2017.

FILLMORE COUNTY SHERIFF /s/Tom Kaase Deputy Drafted By: Attorney Daniel E. Dunn 504 Main St, Ste. 200 La Crosse, WI 54601 Publish 29,5,12,19,26,3

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.

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

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 Printed with Soy ink REPRESENTATIVE Publish 22,29

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-17-318 In Re: Estate of OrlaJoy Simonson, also known as OrlaJoy “Tudie” Simonson, 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 June 8, 2011. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Brian C. Simonson, whose address is 1783 Chippewa Drive NW, Rochester, Minnesota 55901, 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 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 19, 2017 /s/James D. Attwood Registrar Shawn Vogt Sween (MN# 0387368) Law Office of Shawn Vogt Sween, LLC 104 Main St S PD. Box 35 Grand Meadow Minnesota 55936 Telephone: (507) 754-4555 Facsimile: (507) 754-4554 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 29,5

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.

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DRIVERS: Home most nights. Dedicated runs! Paid weekly! Stellar benefits.

Pneumatic work. M-F; occasional weekend. CDL-A, good driving record. 319754-1944 x112. e29,5-x

ROOT RIVER HARDWOODS, KILN DRIED LUMBER STORE. Looking for a reliable person to work in lumber store, wood working experience helpful.

Benefit package available. Retirement plan. Apply at Hwy 52 N, Preston, MN, 507-765-2284. e29,5-o

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

HELP WANTED: Omodt & Jorde Farms.

DRIVER: Full-time with class A CDL to pull hopper and cattle trailer. Midwest area and home weekly. Competitive pay with late model equipment. Must pass drug screen and have good driving record. 507-459-7850. e29,5-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 507875-2847 - “Curtis.” Leave message if I am not home. e22,29-x

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

Retirement plan. Apply at Hwy 52 N, Preston, MN, 507-765-2362. e29,5-o 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

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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, Harmony, 10am-5pm. h1TFN-o

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. e22,29,5-o

Advertising Sales

Looking for an exciting career in swine production?

Are you organized? Do you have great written and verbal skills? Do you enjoy helping people?

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.

The Fillmore County Journal is hiring for an advertising sales position to take over an established territory in the Rushford, Peterson, Houston, and Winona area.

This position offers great compensation opportunities, tremendous flexibility, and the ability to work from home.

Marketing experience is a plus. Past sales experience preferred.

Then this will be the perfect job for you!

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.

If you are looking for an opportunity to help businesses succeed with a publication that sells itself, then please send your cover letter and resume to jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com or P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SERVICES 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

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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

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

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

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SERVICES

Has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals

Evening/Night Shift Nurse Full-Time

$2500 SIGN-ON BONUS • Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center For more information contact Business Office at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Solid Waste Administrator with the Fillmore County Sanitation Department. This is a regular, exempt position, eligible for benefits.

Minimum Requirements: Knowledge of federal, state and local solid waste handling regulations; waste management trends, recycling practices and requirements. This position is responsible for all solid waste and recycling operations at the Fillmore County Transfer Station.

This includes but is not limited to: supervising staff, creation and management of annual budget; coordinate & assist with household hazardous waste mobile collection events. Must be physically able to move waste; Prepare statistical data for annual program reports; ensuring compliance with MCPA, OSHA and other state, federal and local regulations; managing solid waste contracts and advising the County Board and needs for the department. Qualifications: Requires a minimum bachelor’s degree in environmental science from a four-year college or university and two years solid waste or supervisory experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. MN Hazardous Waste Categorization Certificate; Must successfully complete a prescribed MPCA training program which includes annual Safety & Health, Hazardous Materials Categorization & MN DOT refreshers; Basic understanding of chemical principles; Starting minimum salary is $24.8971 per hr. according to the 2017 Non-Union pay scale. Job description and application materials may be obtained from: www.co.fillmore.mn.us; Fillmore County Coordinator’s Office, 101 Fillmore Street, West; P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; or by phone at (507) 765-4566. Current County application form REQUIRED. Resumes accepted but not in lieu of a completed application.

County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

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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 $$$WORK FROM HOME$$$ Earn $2,845 Weekly assembling Information packets. No Experience Necessary! Start Immediately! FREE Information. CALL 24hrs. 1-800-250-7884 (NANI) 25 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Earn $1000 per week! Paid CDL Training! STEVENS TRANSPORT COVERS ALL COSTS! 1-877-209-1309 drive4stevens.com (NANI)

AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINING Get FAA certification. Approved for military benefits. Financial Aid if qualified.

Job placement assistance.

Call Aviation $ 1,000 Sign On Institute of Maintenance 888-686-1704 (NANI)

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IMMEDIATE HELP WANTED - Little River General Store. Full-time and parttime 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. h22,29,5-o

Spring Valley Living is currently seeking a part-time Cook. Approximately 30 hours per pay period. Previous experience preferred but not necessary. We will train the right individual. To apply please visit our website at www.springvalleyliving.org/careers or stop in for an application. EOE. h29,5-o

Spring Valley Living is seeking Universal Workers for the HousingT with Services setting. Part time positions available on day and overnight shifts.

Duties may include housekeeping, activities, meal service and some personal cares. Previous experience not required, we will train the right individuals! To apply please visit our website at www. springvalleyliving.org/careers or stop in for an application. EOE. h29,5-o

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Spring Valley Living is currently looking to fill a part-time Activities Aide position. Duties include assisting residents with recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs.

Every other weekend required. Visit our website at www.springvalleyliving.org/ careers or stop in to apply. EOE. h29,5-o

Spring Valley Living is hiring full-time and part-time RNs and LPNs in the Skilled Nursing setting. Competitive wages and shift differentials offered. To apply please visit our website at www. springvalleyliving.org/careers or send resume to hr@springvalleyliving.org.

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GUNDERSEN HARMONY CARE CENTER

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

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

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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

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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

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

Where old friends become reacquainted and new friendships are found!

"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."

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Enj the carefree ease of a lo maintenance home all on o level. Wheelchair accessible with no stairs. 2 bedroom one full bath, finished garage, custom kitchen cabine informal dining area with patio door leading to outside deck cement drive. This home is spacious and bright with qual workmanship throughout. Call for an appointment to view!

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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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ONLINE AUCTIONS Starts ending on Wed., May 31 at 6pm - For more info, visit www.harmonyonlineauctions.com or call 507-208-9363. Listing in the Journal Starts ending on Sun., Junewith 4 at 5:30pm Printed Soy- Chevy ink Sonic, motor home, antique farm machinery, beer collectibles, stoneware, guns, coins, household, furniture, antiques, glassware, collectibles and more! For more info, contact DARR Auctions & Realty, 800-852-0010 or www.darrauctions.com.

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410 Main Ave S, HARMONY

431 AVENUE C NE, CHATFIELD

$69,900 #4078710

â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Plus bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ Garage â&#x20AC;˘ 0.29 acre lot â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ Eat-in Kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Covered deckâ&#x20AC;˘ Selling in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS-ISâ&#x20AC;? condition

TIM DANIELSON

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209 MAIN ST SOUTH, CHATFIELD

$129,900

â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial building with great visibility in downtown Chatfield #4073199 â&#x20AC;˘ 4,706 sq. ft. ideal for NEW retail/office LISTINGspace â&#x20AC;˘ Large display window â&#x20AC;˘ Renovated handicap bathroom â&#x20AC;˘ New commercial grade carpet â&#x20AC;˘ Tons of storage in full basement with concrete floor â&#x20AC;˘ Second level offers 2-1 bedroom remodeled apartments

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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

LOADED WITH POTENTIAL AND CHARACTER

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117 ACRE FARM NEW LISTING

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www.timdanielson.com 272 Main St. North Chatfield MN 55923 Ph: 867-9100

609 PARK ST SE, CHATFIELD

$259,900

122 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD

$299,900

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â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 5,388 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ Original woodwork â&#x20AC;˘ Elaborate craftsmanship â&#x20AC;˘ 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceilings â&#x20AC;˘ Double staircases â&#x20AC;˘ Pocket doors â&#x20AC;˘ Ash/Maple/Oak floors â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled kitchen with granite tops & butler pantry â&#x20AC;˘ Finished walk up attic â&#x20AC;˘ Large corner lot â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Covered porches â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Milo White Houseâ&#x20AC;? (Hazelwood) on the National Register

217 CHATFIELD AVE NW, PRESTON

$99,900 #4078433

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 3 bath â&#x20AC;˘ 2 car garage â&#x20AC;˘ 3,909 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceiling â&#x20AC;˘ Original woodwork â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood floors â&#x20AC;˘ Crown molding â&#x20AC;˘ Built-ins â&#x20AC;˘ Pocket doors, â&#x20AC;˘ Newer roof & windows â&#x20AC;˘ Deck â&#x20AC;˘ 0.44 Acre lot â&#x20AC;˘ Brick exterior â&#x20AC;˘ Well built & solid â&#x20AC;˘ Large rooms

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$99,900 201 RIDGEVIEW LANE #302, LANESBORO #4078433 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

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$219,900 #4080068 112 & 112 ½ 3RD AVE NE, STEWARTVILLE#4078433 2 Units with 3 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ Attached Garage All 3 Finished levels â&#x20AC;˘ Extra 2 car garage * Steel siding Central air â&#x20AC;˘ Patio â&#x20AC;˘ Newer roof â&#x20AC;˘ Separate utilities Appliances â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent rental history â&#x20AC;˘ Well maintained 0.90 acre lot on cul-de-sac â&#x20AC;˘ Established neighborhood

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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

SOLD 27047 KEY ROAD, FOUNTAIN â&#x20AC;˘ 5 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Baths LDâ&#x20AC;˘ 1,070 sq. ft. garage SO 817 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms LD garage â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor living SOâ&#x20AC;˘ Attached 6300 SOUTH POINTE DR SW, ROCHESTER â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ 2,723 Sâ&#x20AC;˘O2 BathLD 451 AVE C NE, CHATFIELD Lâ&#x20AC;˘D â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Main Floor Living Sâ&#x20AC;˘O

CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Affordable 0.24 acre lot suitable for walkout along Amco Drive SE

LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE FOUNTAIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 40 Acre building site with old INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY abandoned house. Good mix of pasture, tillable potential and woods. No well or utilities. #4080019 $160,000 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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715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com

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

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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 • ED C updated • 1/2 acre lot • Wildlife • Large deck $249,900 REDU NEW

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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

500 N BROADWAY

SPRING VALLEY • $235,000

With a little updating, this 4 bedroom 2 bath home will be a great home. This is an estate sale and being sold in its “as is” condition. Excellent location in established neighborhood on a double lot with mature trees. Eat-in kitchen, formal dining, hardwood floors, original woodwork, open staircase & leaded glass windows. The double car garage was used as a workshop & has a wood stove for heat. Beautiful back yard & deck with alley access.

$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

THE MARKET IS STILL STRONG...

Stunning 4 bedroom 2 bath home filled with all the character and charm of yesteryear, but with all the modern updates and conveniences of today. Newly renovated home with 16x30 addition which is home to the master bedroom, main floor bath, larger kitchen & main floor laundry.

The attic has been renovated and finished into a game room or, could be a 5th bedroom. New kitchen with newer appliances, center island and formal dining with hardwood floors. All new electrical and plumbing.

Newly sheet rocked walls, knock down ceilings, open stair case, original wood work - mint condition. The 2 car garage has an attic area with extra storage. Nice deep lot with alley access.

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

$125,000

144 MAIN STREET PRESTON

115 Center St E, HARMONY

Upper Iowa River. 2 bedroom ranch.

Scenic setting & ideal location. rent when can own? $49,900 Main Why floor living plus you finished walkout basement. $118,900

11528 US 52, CANTON

205 Franklin St NW, PRESTON

A slice of country! 2.5 acres on hard surface road. 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom.

Detached garage. $75,000

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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15 2ND ST SE CHATFIELD

3 story building with finished basement • 8 rental units for income • All bar equipment will stay • Newer 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

$218,000

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

$135,000

$114,900

Spud Boy Diner

105 PARKWAY AVE LANESBORO

90 MAIN STREET FOUNTAIN

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

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

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Original details! Updated flooring, countertops 10277 COUNTY 116, GRANGER and more! 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Corner418 Preston St. NW, PRESTON Love where you live! Short walk to the lot. $90,000 Simple living, move right in!

$725,000

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

www.SEMNrealestate.com 2606 Village Rd, DECORAH

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!

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Enjoy your summer! Just blocks from the Upper Iowa River & easy drive to Decorah. One level living w/attached 2 car and large corner lot. $124,000

814 CRESTWOOD COURT SPRING VALLEY • $23,000

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

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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.

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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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510 St. Anthony St N, PRESTON

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

Buildable lots NOLAN VALLEY LOT - 6.37 ACRES

OUTSIDE OF MABEL, RURAL SUBDIVISION WITH TROUT FISHING HARMONY - SUBDIVISION WITH COUNTRY VIEWS & BUILDING INCENTIVE! NO BUILDER RESTRICTIONS.

15680 County 9, PRESTON

Giddy up to the country! 4.84 acres w/ historic 3-story barn & fenced pastures.

Spacious home w/character. $119,900

120 Center St E, HARMONY Beautiful ranch home w/ several updates; paint, lighting, flooring & shingles. 2 car att garage.

Easy walk to downtown. Call today! $175,000

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209 Spring St NE, Preston - PENDING 20163 261st Ave, Preston - PENDING 425 2nd Ave SE, Harmony - PENDING XXXXX Faith Trail, Lanesboro - PENDING 418 Preston St, Preston - SOLD 364 Main St S, Chatfield - SOLD 116 Spring St NE, Preston - SOLD 400 Whittier St, Lanesboro - SOLD 408 Main St N, Canton - SOLD NEW

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

Village Square of HARMONY

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

2606 Village Rd, BLUFFTON 22 Main Ave N, HARMONY

3 bed, 2 bath ranch near Upper Iowa River.

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

Roxanne Johnson

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

Pending

301 N Robert St, MABEL

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

HARMONY

Be your own boss!

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

430 Main Ave S, HARMONY

2 bdrm bungalow with charm & curb appeal.

Eat-in kitchen, generous living room & main floor bdrms. Garage features one car stall plus a storage/tinkering shop area. New steel roof, storm windows & FA HE Furnace - 2017. $72,900

507.765.2151

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THANKâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;YOU ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Our hearts are full of gratitude when we say MANY THANKS to this amazing community, loving family and friends who showed an overwhelming amount of love and support with their acts of kindness, sympathy, food, flowers, cards, visits and special words regarding the passing of Tracy Gulbranson, a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, daughterin-law, sister, aunt and friend. We will always be indebted to the staff of Station 74 at Mayo Clinic, Methodist Campus, for their love, humor and exceptional care not only to Tracy but to the family and friends that stayed and visited her.

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M C Cougar NEWS 5th grade tree planting

10th grade at Law day 2017

The M-C Sophomore Class spent the morning at Law Day 2017 in Preston, MN. First the students had a tour of the county jail. Then they were able to observe court and hear about the different jobs within a courtroom.

Thank you to the Fillmore County Courthouse for offering this experience!

PreK kids made a visit to our local post office in Mabel.

On Sunday, May 7, 21 young shooters from Mabel-Canton participated in the 2017 YESS4MN Sporting Clays & Trap event at the South St. Paul Rod & Gun club. According to its website, Youth Education in Shooting Sports for Minnesota (YESS4MN) is a non-profit organization whose goal is “to provide awesome youth shooting events, enhance and develop team fundraising opportunities while encouraging youth shooting team growth and outdoor experiences for our athletes, coaches, volunteers, family and communities.” Over 600 youth from around the state shot 100 shells during 2 rounds of trap and 10 stations of sporting clays. For bringing 21 shooters, the team brought home $4000 to their endowment fund from the MidwayUSA Foundation. This was the second year the team participated in the event. “It’s fun to go to since we don’t shoot sporting clays around here. It gives us different challenges than our regular trap shooting,” said Colton Heintz-Kuderer. Levi Rogich had the high score for the group, hitting 82 of 100 clays. Top score at the event was 98.

top Senior FFa MeMberS 2016-2017 Debra Hershberger & Kayla Patterson

Mrs. Nelson's class learning CPR Special thanks to Jess Morken of Winneshiek Medical for helping teach the students.

We appreciate the support of the local Lions organization, which made this field trip possible.

CongratuLationS

Karine

Photo by Paige Carmack

Mabel-Canton fifth grader, Izabella Gerleman and sixth grader, Jeremiah Schneekloth make an attempt at washing clothes at Fort Snelling as it was done in the late 1800s.

May 17, Mabel-Canton's fifth and sixth graders made their biannual trip to the Minnesota Science Museum, State Capitol, and Historic Fort Snelling. This picture was taken outside the science museum.

Karine Alkhatib was awarded an excellent rating on her clarinet solo at the Solo Ensemble Contest. She played Divertimento in Bb by Mozart, Mvmt. I. The contest took place in Rushford, at the R-P High School. She was accompanied

by Mrs. Graf on the piano.

For more information on upcoming school events please go to www.mabelcanton.k12.mn.us

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