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Mabel-Canton School Board seeks new superintendent By A nnie Lewis annie@fillmorecountyjournal.com

It was the last Mabel-Canton School Board meeting for Superintendent Jennifer Backer. In an emotional address, she said her decision to resign was “bittersweet” and her last four years have been memorable. “I publicly welcome the next superintendent and want you to know that I’m here to help in any way I can to make the transition a smooth one.” One candidate has applied for the position and Backer distributed the materials of the applicant for the board to review. In terms of licensing, Backer said the candidate is qualified. She also passed out a document with 24 suggested interview questions and encouraged the board to move quickly on setting up an

Fillmore County Dairy Princesses Haely Leiding, Makala Nauman and Abby Hopp attended Dairy Night on the Farm 2017. Hopp is also a finalist for Princess Kay of the Milky Way. Photo by Barb Jeffers By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

It seems the Johnson family at Johnsons Rolling Acres somehow ordered perfect weather for Dairy Night on the Farm on Saturday, June 17, 2017. The event, which is hosted by the Fillmore County American Dairy Association, was held at Johnsons Rolling Acres near Peterson, Minn., this year. Dairy Night on the Farm offers those who do not live on a farm to come and spend some time learning about what farmers do and gives farmers an

opportunity to see how other farmers operate their farm. The evening was sunny but not too hot and a slight breeze was in the air, which kept everyone comfortable while touring the farm and enjoying festivities. Wagon rides were offered to and from parking areas and many families enjoyed the ride, as it is not often that some people get a wagon ride. Farm tours were given which adults and children enjoyed, but the kids especially liked seeing the livestock and of course, their favorite were the calves. The kids had a great time throughout the evening as they

had a blast jumping up and down with siblings, friends or newly made friends in the bounce house from Hanson’s Inflatables. Balloons by Kevin provided entertainment while making balloon creations of all kinds and also gave the children a colorful and fun souvenir to take home with them. Anika Steele, 8, daughter of Craig and Sara Steele of Plainview, Minn., requested a balloon duck, which Kevin was happy to create for her. Another activity for the kids See DAIRY NIGHT Page 2 

interview. The board will invite the candidate to interview next week and the public is invited to attend. Date and time will be posted on the district’s website. Also at its June meeting, the M-C School Board voted to not renew Doug Wyffels contract as head coach for the boys basketball team. Prior to the vote, there was discussion of the review process for all head coaches that had been done by the administration, with input from the athletic director. Board Vice chair Bobbie Vickerman, questioned how to handle anonymous complaints. She expressed concern that they are difficult to handle because there’s no recourse for verification. According to Superintendent See MABEL-CANTON Page 9 

Rushford-Peterson looks at finishing touches for new school By K irsten Zoellner kirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The new school is just two months or less from completion and several in attendance at the Monday, June 19 R-P School Board meeting were noticeably eager to see it done. “Things are moving along; you can trust that they are,” said District Superintendent Chuck Ehler. An administration walk through of the lower classrooms was held last week, June 15, and a tour of the progress on the upper classrooms is slated for the coming week. Completion of kitchen units is underway, as is the rigging for the theatre curtains. The floor in the elementary and middle

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school gym is being installed. Completion of punch list items in the classroom wings is underway and finishing work is happening in much of the building. There was some frustration with the project as more than 3.5 inches of rain fell in less than 50 minutes during the week, causing a silt slide from the property to adjacent properties west of Grimsrud Way. Work on the roadway had been underway prior to the rainfall and insurance claims have been dealt with. Subsequent rains saw Pine Meadows as the recipient of gravel from the work, according to Ehler. See RP SCHOOL Page 7 

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at Dairy Night on the Farm was making cow hats which they wore the rest of the evening and were happy to take home with them, while kids and adults could give milking “Bessie” a try. Bessie is a demonstrational milking display. Not only was there a corn pit surrounded by hay bales for the littlest farmers to play in, but there was also a little green dinosaur hiding in the kernels and whoever found the dinosaur won four tickets to the Minnesota Zoo, courtesy of Wabasha County Family Night on the Farm. There were many different educational displays and farm equipment on hand for those in attendance to take a look at. Two little guys, brothers Parker Hinckley, 2, and Dallas Hinck-

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ley, 4, sons of Adam and Rachel Hinckley of Chatfield, Minn., seemed to be most interested in the farm equipment as they kept going back to see it all again. Benson Farm Service shared their expertise in dairy nutrition which is vital for dairy farmers and their cattle. Dairy Royalty and Ambassadors attended Dairy Night on the Farm, not only meeting and visiting with many attendees, but also helping out wherever they were needed. Fillmore County Dairy Princesses Haely Leiding, Abby Hopp and Makala Nauman had a great time counting how many things there were to do at Dairy Night on the Farm and posting their progress on the Fillmore County Dairy Princess Facebook page as they completed every activity. Hopp is also one of twelve finalists competing for the Prin-

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cess Kay of the Milky Way title and we at the Fillmore County Journal wish her the best of luck as she pursues her dream of becoming the 64th Princess Kay of the Milky Way. The Dairy Princesses and Ambassadors also served delicious vanilla, chocolate and twist flavored shakes which are always very popular, especially on a summer evening on the farm. The ideal picnic meal was served at Dairy Night on the Farm which included grilled hamburgers or cheeseburgers cooked to perfection by the Fillmore County Cattlemen, baked beans, potato salad and cheese curds with white milk or chocolate milk to drink. It was a fantastic Dairy Night on the Farm 2017 with great weather and even better people. Ellen Johnson says, “It was amazing” to have such beautiful weather and to see so many people attend. It is approximated that between 1,300 and 1,400 people attended Dairy Night on the Farm, according to Trinity Johnson. Trinity said the event was “a huge success” and was a “great, great event” for the entire family. Trinity could not stress enough that all the volunteers made the difference, saying, “We had lots and lots of great volunteers helping us,” and adds, “we couldn’t have done it without them” and all of their hard work.

With perfect weather conditions for Dairy Night on the Farm, many in attendance chose to dine al fresco. Photo by Barb Jeffers

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C ommentary Why we need to scrap the debt ceiling By Lee Hamilton Back when I was in Congress, I got a call from a constituent one day. I’d recently voted to raise the nation’s debt ceiling, and the man was more than irate. “Don’t you Lee H. understand Hamilton that we’ve got a serious spending and debt problem in this country?” he asked. “Why did you cast this idiotic vote?” He was right about the problem. But he was wrong about the vote. With Congress fast approaching another debt-ceiling vote and yet one more “fiscal cliff” drama taking shape, I’d like to explain why that is. If you ask members of Congress which regular vote they most dread, this one would probably top the list. It’s hard to explain to constituents why raising the debt ceiling is necessary, as indeed I had trouble explaining to my own constituent. It’s an unpopular vote to cast, and many members simply will not do it. Yet they recognize that if a majority of their colleagues sided with them and voted against raising the ceiling, we’d be in deep economic trouble. The key thing to understand is that raising the debt ceiling is not about increasing spending. It’s about paying the bills for purchases we’ve already made. Refusing to increase the debt ceiling is like putting your child in day care so you can work, getting your transmission repaired so you can get there, and buying work boots Editorial Cartoon

and a hard hat so you can stay safe — and then telling your preschool, mechanic and local storekeeper you have no intention of paying them. Only, if our nation were to do this, the results would include plummeting investment, rocketing interest rates, and an economic downturn that could be catastrophic. At the moment, our debt is about $20 trillion, or about $160,000 for every household in the U.S. We have to find a long-term path to deficit reduction — through spending reductions, increased taxes, or a combination of the two. But using the debt ceiling as a means of reining in excessive spending has not worked since an aggregate ceiling was put in place almost 80 years ago. The political capital devoted to raising the ceiling every year would be far better spent putting us on a sustainable budget path. Indeed, I’d argue that the nation would be better off scrapping the debt ceiling altogether. I know of no other major country that has a debt ceiling requirement. It has become a political football. Rounding up the votes takes a huge amount of precious legislative time and energy. Most people in Washington understand that a default by the United States would be calamitous for our own economy and for the world’s, which means that once we put the debt ceiling requirement in place, this bill simply must pass. This, in turn, gives members of Congress great leverage to try to get something else they want. Right now, congressional leaders are stumped. Members of the Republican majority

don’t want to vote for raising the ceiling — but the leadership knows that they control the government and can’t simply let it default on its payments. So, much to their chagrin, they’ll mostly likely have to negotiate with the Democrats and with Republicans who can be won over, handing members the chance to exact policy concessions that should instead be considered on their own merits. Even the run-up to an eventual vote is likely to be chaotic, risking a dip into a recession by damaging confidence in our economy. This yearly battle isn’t worth it. The issue isn’t the debt ceiling, it’s the debt itself — and deficit spending. Our political efforts should go toward finding long-term solutions that restrain spending and boost tax revenue. With all the built-in spending we have — Social Security, Medicare, defense spending and the like — the deficit problem is only going to get worse if we don’t address it now. It’s worrisome that there appears to be no plan to address the debt ceiling in Congress, despite pleas from the President’s economic advisers to do so by the end of July. It’s even more worrisome that congressional leaders don’t appear ready to address the core need: realistic, long-term deficit reduction. 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.

Mental health check: Pregnancy and anti-depressants By Sara Snipes Since beginning my own pregnancy journey, I’ve dabbled in the regular online groups, forums, chats, etc. about anything related to having a healthy p r e g n a n c y. Sometimes these places are extremely wonderful for Sara Snipes having a support group and getting heartfelt advice. Other times it can be a battlefield when discussing controversial issues like circumcisions, vaccines, having a drink during your pregnancy, and other similarly tense subjects. One subject that came about regularly was what medications were and were not safe to your growing fetus (yes that is the technical term; no it isn’t an insult). There were smaller over-the-counter drug questions like cold medicine. Then there were larger ones involving prescriptions, particularly anti-depressants. Before going on, pregnancy itself is full of highs and lows. Each pregnancy is completely a different experience. For me, the first 13 weeks were the hardest both physically and emotionally. As I was reading these chats, many other women were also experiencing highs and lows more than likely associated with their changing bodies from hormones (lucky us!). It finally came-up: a woman in her late 20s about half-way through her pregnancy admitted she was on anti-anxiety/anti-depressants. A whirlwind was set-off from others who followed suit saying they also were on them; curious questions from those who think they may want to talk to their doctor about them to women who were shaming the women on these medications because of the “harm” it may do to the offspring. As we all know, I’m a huge advocate for having concrete evidence to support claims that anyone makes. Naturally, when this comes up I try to remind others that studies have been done to erase any doubt that women cannot be on these much needed and life-changing medications especially during such a sensitive time in their lives. Most recently the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published studies in April of 2017 that state taking antidepressants during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Instead, genetic and environmental factors other than exposure to these prescriptions in utero are more likely determining factors in those disorders. In fact, not treating depression during pregnancy comes with negative risks like poor fetal growth,

poor development, and preterm birth according to these studies. “A mother’s mood disturbances during pregnancy are a big public health issue. They impact the health of mothers and their children,” says Tim Oberlander, a developmental pediatrician at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. He also mentioned that all treatment options should be explored, even during pregnancy. Oberlander also coauthored a commentary in JAMA. What I would like the takehome message to be from this, even for people who are not pregnant, is to take control of your mental health. Even if you are in a situation like pregnancy you need to always ask your health provider first. They are your body experts. I’m not quite sure where the distrust in medical professionals has come about or why people seem to rely on their friends and internet chat rooms to provide information, but most of the time they are incorrect. You could be missing out on critical health benefits and, in the case of pregnancy, it’s integral because untreated mental ailments have huge impacts in your life and those you love and care for. JAMA articles: 1. H. Brown et al. Association between serotonergic antidepressant use during pregnancy and autism spectrum disorder in children. JAMA. Vol. 317, April 18, 2017, p. 1544. doi:10.1001/ jama.2017.3415. 2. A. Sujan et al. Associations for maternal antidepressant use during the first trimester of pregnancy with preterm birth, small for gestational age, autism spectrum disorder, and attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder in offspring. JAMA. Vol. 317, April 18, 2017, p. 1553. doi:10.1001/ jama.2017.3413. 3. T. Oberlander and L. Zwaigenbaum. Disentangling maternal depression and antidepressant use during pregnancy as risks for autism in children. JAMA. Vol. 317, April 18, 2017, p. 1533. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.3414.

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Birthdays, anniversaries, and memoriams By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com Throughout each year, at the Fillmore County Journal, our team evaluates what we publish and discusses how Jason Sethre we can make improvements in print and online. Our team takes great pride in producing things that may not be so common in our industry. Back in February of 2016, we presented a hardcover book titled Boots & Badges: Honoring Fillmore County Veterans - a twoyear marathon enterprise project. I’m proud of our team for their dedication and commitment to take on a challenge that most newspapers would never even consider. And for the record, I had never published a book in my entire life, so the entire process was a learning experience. I’m just glad we had Assistant Editor Ellen Whalen and Creative Director Jana Boyum in the pilot seats. And, supporting us

with all online efforts was SMG Web Design General Manager Michelle Haugerud. Another venture that has evolved since its inception in 1985 is our Visit Bluff Country Magazine. Over the past 32 years, our tourism publication has transitioned from a visitors guide primarily serving Fillmore County to a re-branded premiere tourism publication delivered to more than 1,000 locations in 35 counties in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin — increasing distribution from 15,000 to 50,000. No other publishing company in the fourstate region can hold a candle to this high quality magazine with such massive distribution. And, this takes a team effort far beyond the norm. Whether in print or online, our goal is always to reach more people. Then there are the tribute pages that have become an anticipated keepsake. Most recently, we recognized Fillmore County’s best track and field athletes performing at the state tournament. And, this week, we are paying tribute to the Fillmore Central Girls Golf team for their second place finish at that state tourna-

draped within their daily view. We did print 14,000 copies, so I know there are a few of them hanging around. In 2009, this calendar did not exist. In 2010, our first calendar was born, and our readers and advertisers have grown to expect it as the norm. This 13-month calendar has evolved, and we are looking forward to taking it to the next level. For a few years, we’ve been talking about the possibility of personalizing the calendar to include birthdays, anniversaries, and memoriams. The hardest part of making anything happen usually relates to the first step — getting started. So, in 2018, we will be initiating this new feature. In today’s Fillmore County Journal you can find more information about how to reserve your special date of recognition. Just imagine the surprise look on your wife’s face when she opens the Fillmore County Journal calendar in late December of 2017, and sees her birthday listed — knowing there are 14,000 copies distributed. Everyone will know her birthday, which means you’ll never forget it! And, if you really want to impress your wife, include your wedding anniversary in this calendar. Speaking as a husband of 17 years, we can never earn enough brownie points.

ment. These tribute pages never existed a few years ago until Creative Director Jana Boyum joined our team with her magic wand. I was recently conversing with Sherry Hines, who started her career with the Fillmore County Journal in 1986. She recalled the first time she presented the idea of recognizing graduates of Harmony High School. Look what arrived in your Fillmore County Journal in May of 2017 — a high quality graduation section dedicated to every high school graduate for more than seven school districts in our coverage area. Sherry Hines was a catalyst to make that happen on a grander scale. In any company, one great idea from one person becomes the launchpad for many great ideas. But, it takes that initial idea to get the ideas rolling. Every person on our team contributes ideas that help us evolve to become better year after year. We may not always make things happen as quickly as we’d like, because there are only so many hours in the day. But, we continue to re-prioritize our objectives with the ultimate outcome of serving our readers and advertisers the best way possible. And, this brings me to the point of my commentary. Many residents and business owners have a photogenic Fillmore County Journal calendar

Letter about recent storm in Lanesboro... To the Editor, Last Friday night Lanesboro experienced a severe wind storm that brought down numerous large trees and caused property damage across town, including Sylvan Park. Within minutes, our city crews responded and did an amazing job to clean up the park to make it ready for the following day’s Art in the Park. I even witnessed a police officer with a chain saw! Not an ordinary task and certainly not in the job description. All across town I saw neighbors helping neighbors clear trees and debris. Our local DNR crew was out also clearing the bike trail into the following morning. We asPrinted a community are ink very with Soy fortunate to have these individual working for us. Many times their efforts go unnoticed and taken for granted. Lanesboro is a city that works. Please take with these dedithe timePrinted to thank cated souls the next time you run into them. They will definitely appreciate it! Ken Soiney RiveronRats Outfitters Printed recycled paper Lanesboro, MN

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C ommentary The rural philanthropic version of Itasca Group Minnesota Initative Foundation leaders discuss “the rural impact” By Tim Penny President/CEO Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation When people try to find Minnesota’s secret sauce to our high quality of life and seemingly common sense (comparatively speaking) approach to government, there’s some- Tim Penny times mention of the Itasca Group. This is a group of top Minnesota business leaders who get together every Friday morning to discuss ways to collaborate and advocate for a stronger Minnesota. Itasca Group exemplifies how Minnesotans come together to find win-win, common sense solutions, and then back those solutions with capital. In early June, I got together with a lesser-known version of the Itasca Group: the Minnesota Initiative Foundations (MIFs). Every other year, the six presidents of the Minnesota Initiative Foundations, along with their foundation board members and select guests, gather at Grandview Lodge in Nisswa. While the MIF presidents communicate often around shared initiatives, this retreat is a special gathering that allows our board members to join us harnessing the power of the unique-to-Minnesota MIF model. This year, nearly 90 participants attended the MIF Retreat. The topic at hand was “The Rural Impact.” Collectively, the six MIFs serve the 80 non-metro counties of Greater

Minnesota. As became clear in the last election, there is a sense around the country that the rural voice has not been heard, or valued. Part of the discussion was how to better make the case that rural Minnesota institutions and businesses bolster our state as a whole. Tony Sertich of Northland Foundation discussed how two of Minnesota’s largest private foundations – Bush Foundation and The McKnight Foundation – both grew out of the success of Iron Range mining giant 3M. Nancy Vyskocil of Northwest Minnesota Foundation underscored that Blandin Foundation, one of Greater Minnesota’s best philanthropic partners, has its roots in the forestry and paper industry. She cited that more than 24,000 people are currently employed in the forestry and paper industry and that Blandin has distributed more than $380 million in Greater Minnesota. Initiative Foundation’s new president Matt Varilek spoke about Greater Minnesota’s natural assets, from state parks to bike trails to lakes. He stressed that rural Minnesota’s strong tourism generates $14.4 billion in annual economic activity for the state. Diana Anderson, president at Southwest Initiative Foundation, let us know that agriculture is still a vital part of our state’s economy: ag

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Monday, June 26 • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, High School Media Center, 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 3 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall 5:30 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. Schedule subject to change.

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adds $75 billion to the state’s economy annually and is our second largest employer. My colleague Anna Wasescha at West Central Initiative spoke about Greater Minnesota’s higher education institutions. Anna, a former college president, stated that combined, Greater Minnesota enrolls nearly 375,000 students and that 80% of Minnesota State graduates stay in Minnesota. When my turn came, I took the opportunity to discuss the impact of Mayo Clinic, which has 68 clinic locations and 34,000 employees in Minnesota. Clearly, Mayo is a growing economic driver in our state. There is no doubt that Greater Minnesota is rich in assets. Beyond the wealth generated

may be the first thing that comes to mind. However, images of northern woods and glistening lakes are not far behind, followed by names like General Mills, Polaris, Arctic Cat, Mayo, Hormel, Schell’s Beer, Red Wing Shoes and Faribault Woolen Mills – all brands that are known nationally and around the world. The Minnesota Initiative Foundations invest with the understanding that the people who call Greater Minnesota home do so with pride. We understand we have a good thing going, and our doors are open to those who want to follow in Ingraham’s footsteps. I invite you to join us in the conversation. As always, I welcome your comments and questions. You can reach me at timp@smifoundation.org or (507) 4553215.

by the sectors listed above, the Minnesota Initiative Foundations (seeded by The McKnight Foundation) have collectively invested over $455 million since 1986 to support economic and community development initiatives. One of the highlights of the retreat was keynote speaker Christopher Ingraham, a Washington Post reporter now residing in Red Lake County. He moved to Red Lake Falls with his growing family after once having pinpointed it as the ugliest place in America. He cited a statistic that 54% of people would like to live in a rural area or small town. In Minnesota, 73% of residents live in an urban area. His presentation raised the question: How do we get more people to “take the plunge”? When people think “Minnesota,” the Twins and Vikings

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The district is set to begin moving in to the new facility on July 5. A schedule of moving is being coordinated by Community Education Director Lisa Lawston. Superintendent Ehler indicated the process would begin in lower levels first. The

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second level is only accessible by one elevator, as in the current facility, so the speed of the move into those rooms is limited. There is a form on the district’s website for any wanting to volunteer to assist with moving, but Ehler noted the process will be an organized one. “We don’t want mass chaos.” Board Director Dean Mierau

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questioned the administration on rumors regarding gymnasium access and usage at the new facility. Ehler stated that the district is working with coaches and an advisory committee to determine the details. Currently, graduates of the school are permitted to have fee-based access, which is waived for one year following graduation. “This will continue at the new facility,” noted Ehler. In reviewing revisions to the 2016-2017 budget, as well as adoption of the 2017-2018 budget, the board was made aware of $400,000 in assigned funds, that was set aside as part of a larger $510,000, years ago. It was stated by Ehler that the funds were believed to have been set aside in 2008 for the purpose of the new school facility. The funds are to be used towards the new school and are in addition to construction bond dollars. “They are additional funds we might need to finish everything we want to finish at the new school,” indicated District Business Manager Toni Oian. Assignment of the funds can be determined by the board, but the funds must be utilized at the new facility. Discussion of improvements at the athletic fields was also discussed and Oian indicated that the district may want to consider taking the cost of those improvements out of operating expenses. Additional expenses above and beyond plans for the new facility include shop equipment. A similar suggestions for $45,000 in equipment has been presented to the district from vocational education was also presented. In discussing the revised current year budget, district staff was initially expecting a $30,000 deficit to the general fund. However, due to legal fees from

ongoing litigation, the district is now expecting a $134,000 deficit. “In legal fees this year, we’re way over budget,” stated Oian. Mierau questioned the administration and Oian on what the impact to the district would be should they lose the lawsuit. “Where would that money be expensed from?” asked Mierau. “We would have to figure it out,” responded Ehler. Oian added that the district can levy for judgements awarded against the district. The case is currently in the hands of the judge and a ruling is expected by August 1. In other news, a policy for unpaid meal charges has been reviewed and adopted. The written policy is requested for any district that accepts federal funds for food service. This helps the district meet federal guidelines for the program. Board Director Jon Pettit stressed that there has always been an irritation getting parents to pay the bill. “The demeaning part I didn’t like,” said Pettit, who recalled children being marked with a marker on the hand or a piece of tape on their shirt if they were behind in payments for meals. “It’s really stiff, even with this policy,” continued Pettit. “If their parents don’t pay the bill, it’s not the kids’ fault.” Superintendent Ehler clarified that the district does not set the

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children with unpaid balances apart in any way, nor does it let those who cannot pay go without a meal. “We don’t let any children go hungry here. We don’t do any of that anymore. As a district, we have ways to insist families pay their food service account. It’s a sensitivity issue and we don’t want to draw attention.” Ehler indicated that there’s been a significant drop in free and reduced meals, from a large participation to 37%. This drop has reduced the district’s ability to have a summer food program. “We just don’t meet the criteria,” he stated, noting despite pride or thinking one won’t qualify, everyone should. “If we receive compulsory funds from the state, it benefits everyone all the way around.” In general housekeeping, the board unanimously passed a Hiawatha Valley Education District agreement for reimbursement for student membership for ALC Learning, a resolution to renew membership with the Minnesota State High School League, and the annual Q-Comp Report. The next regularly scheduled board meeting, Monday, July 17 will be the last in the old facility. It is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. in the high school biology room. The public is encouraged to attend.

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List it or level it? Please pardon the spin on the “altered reality” fixer upper, remodeling and/or flip it TV shows that are airing nearly 24/7 on certain cable stations. I say altered reality because they really do a fine job of glossing over the work, time and money that goes into these projects. My exposure to this sort of thing is in regards to the traditional farm house and building site that no longer lends itself to modern production farming. They dot the country side in various conditions and states of disrepair. Understandably so, there is a romantic charm that goes along with this setting. Some are certainly beyond repair but it is not cheap to clean up such building sites. Normal quotes for proper demolition & disposal run from $7,000 to $15,000+ depending upon what is there. There is a great demand for these types of properties as people want to get out into the country have a big garden, raise a few chickens and maybe have a couple other “farm” animals. The problem is that condition of the structures, modern codes/ordinances and lending requirements can make the properties a challenge for the average person to finance. If the home seems relatively sound or otherwise livable, the first obstacle is usually the well or system by which the water gets from the well to the house. Systems that use a cistern typically will not pass a bacteria test as the cistern is essentially a giant incubator for bacteria and trap for bugs, rodents and who knows what else that has fallen in there over the years. The second challenge is the septic system. 3-4 years ago state wide standards for septic systems were updated and most counties in southeastern MN require that the system be compliant to the new standards at the time of sale. When outbuildings, silos and parcels greater than 10 acres are involved financing packages become more difficult and less affordable as they typically will not qualify for the secondary lending marketing. That means higher down payments, higher interest rates and shorter terms. In terms of buying/selling the pool of qualified buyers is greatly reduced. Wow, sounds a bit negative? I do have to believe that is why there are so many of these places just sitting there weathering away. The upside is that once restored these places can be absolutely stunning. There is a great deal of pride that comes along with recreating such beautiful property. People really have to know what they are getting into before embarking on such a project.

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Obituaries Donald “Sonny” Lester Kohn Donald “Sonny” Lester Kohn died on Saturday, June 18, 2017, at Tr a d it ion s in Preston, where he was a resident the over the last five Donald years. He “Sonny” Lester was born on Kohn S e pte mb er 25, 1934. He married Thorgleson on October 5, 1963. Thelma passed away on May 11, 2012. Sonny served in the Army from August of 1959 to August 1963. Following his time in the Army, he farmed for a while near Spring Valley and then was employed by the City of Preston from 1988 to 2001. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma and his sister, Verlen. He is survived in death by his sister, Marlys Burton; many nieces and nephews, and many great- and great-great-nieces and nephews that were very special to Sonny. A special thank you to Ryan, whose friendship, generosity, and caring spirit with Sonny was invaluable. A memorial service was held at Traditions of Preston and burial was conducted at Lanesboro Cemetery on June 20, 2017. Curtiss Dotzenrod Curt Dotzenrod, age 73, of Stewartville, passed away peacefully at his home on T h u r s d a y, June 15, 2017, surrounded by his loving family, following pa nc re at ic Curtiss cancer comDotzenrod plications. Curtiss Paul Dotzenrod was born on July 25, 1943, in Montgomery, Ala., to Alvin and Mary (Plummer) Dotzenrod while his father was stationed at Gunner Field Army/Air Force base. He grew up in Spring Valley and graduated from high school in 1961. Following graduation, Curt worked a couple of summers for Libby’s and a car dealership running a spot light while attending electronic school in Austin, Minn., where he was recruited by IBM. He was hired June 30, 1964, and started his

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career in Control Systems Packaging Development as an SLT circuit card layout designer. Nine months into his IBM career, Curt was drafted and served in the Sixth U.S. Army USA Dental Service Medical Unit in Fort Ord, Calif. After his honorable discharge, Curt returned to IBM and continued his 30-year career, retiring June 30, 1994, as an Electrical Engineer. October 12, 1968, Curt married Joan Rosecke at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kasson, Minn. The newlyweds settled in the Stewartville area where they resided for over 48 years and raised a daughter, Allison, whom he dearly loved and adored. Golfing with Allison and Corvette cruising together were very special times. Curt was a member of the Cherry Grove United Methodist Church, Olmsted County Flying Club, Owatonna Hiawathaland Corvette Association, and Rochester Area Corvette Enthusiasts. Curt had a deep interest in and knowledge of WWII history and aircraft. His favorite airplane was the P-38 Lightning. As a young teenager, Bernard Pietenpol of Cherry Grove gave Curt his first airplane ride, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Curt loved flying and maintaining his own Cherokee 180 airplane. Curt and Joan both earned their private pilot licenses in 1973 and enjoyed many years of flying together. In 1992, Curt attended the Winona Technical College 2-year A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) program and earned his Aircraft Mechanic Certificate in 1994. Along with Curt’s deep interest in aviation, he and Joan also enjoyed many adventures which included riding motorcycles, driving their sports car convertibles, attending car shows, Big Band Jazz concerts, MN State Fair, traveling, ship cruises, living in the country and driving his tractors. He had an adventurous life. Curt is survived by his wife of 48 ½ years, Joan; daughter Allison (Jesse) Coyle of Maple Grove, Minn.; mother Mary Ness of Spring Valley, Minn.; sister Carolyn Dotzenrod of La Crosse, Wis.; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his father Alvin Dotzenrod, step-father Herb Ness, cousins Rodney Terbeest, Glen VanGrevenhof and Donna Larson; nephew Ben Zelinske, niece Jenny Rosecke Nguyen,

and several aunts and uncles. Curt’s family extends their gratitude to Brian and Tammy Meyerhofer, Norm and Betty Olson and Linda Rosecke for all their support, kindness, compassion and assistance towards Curt and his family, as well as Season’s Hospice for their nursing care. Visitation was held Sunday, June 18, 2017, from 4-7 p.m. at Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and one-hour prior to the funeral service on Monday, June 19, 2017, 2 p.m. at the Cherry Grove United Methodist Church in Cherry Grove, Minn. Interment followed in the Spring Valley Cemetery. Entrusted in care with Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley. Earl Jacob Holets Earl Jacob Holets, 78, of Chatfield, passed away on June 15, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Earl was born May 9, 1939, in Preston, Minn., to Earl and Mona (Schafer) Holets. Earl served in the Army from July 1957 to February 1963. On October 27, 1962, he married Ruth Marie Zincke. The couple made their home on a dairy farm near Fountain. Earl enjoyed fishing and collecting John Deere toy tractors. He also like to play Johnny Cash songs on his guitar. He was an avid woodworker who made many toys for his grandchildren. He will be remembered as having a deep love for his family. Earl is survived by his children: Melissa (Roger) Woltz of Chatfield, Jennifer (Hank) Peeters of Chatfield, and Gregory (Tracy) Holets of Fountain; seven grandchildren: Kayla, Haley, Brady, Mitchell, Benjamin, Jacob, and Boone; a brother, Larry Holets of Rochester; and a sister, Anna Mae (Bob) Narveson of Plainview. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Earl is preceded in death by his wife Ruth Marie in 2015, his brother David Holets, and his parents. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20 at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield. A private family burial will take place at Chatfield Cemetery at a later date. Memorials received by the family will be donated to cancer research. Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share a memory of Earl with the family at rileyfuneralhomes.com.

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. worked as a trucker for decades, only recently stepping away from the semi cab. Upon receiving a Million Mile plaque, Paul’s thentoddler son asked, “Where’d you go?” Paul is survived by beloved wife of 63 years, Evelyn (Hollenbach) Richards of Chatfield; daughters Rose Richards, Regina Coles, and Sarah Meserve; sons Joe, Billy, John, and Tim Richards; numerous cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sister Helen Bailey, brother Gordon Richards, and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Matt Richards, and siblings Frances Lynch, Dorothy Gustad, and Robert Richards. At his request, no service will be held. Burial will be private at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Chatfield. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Chatfield VFW. Terrence A. “Terry” Fort Terrence A. “Terry” Fort, 64, of Rochester, Minn., and formerly of Rushford, Minn., died on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at Mayo Clinic St. Marys Campus in Terry Fort Rochester. Terry was born on May 17, 1953, in La Crosse, Wis., to Donald and Marilyn (Pittelko) Fort. He was raised in the Money Creek, Minn., area, and was a 1971 graduate of Rushford High School. He graduated with an Associate Degree in horticulture

from the University of Minnesota, Waseca in 1973. After college, Terry worked in the career field of horticulture. Through his career he worked at Wedge Nursery in Albert Lea, Minn., College of St. Teresa in Winona, Minn., and at a greenhouse in Missouri. At a young age, Terry was diagnosed with ataxia telangiectasia, a progressively debilitating genetic disorder which he battled for nearly all his life. He was active in the FFA and 4-H in his formative years and had earned awards through the FFA for his knowledge in horticulture. He was a member of Rochester Baptist Church. He is survived by four siblings: Wesley Fort of Houston, Minn., Lewis (Dorothy) Fort of Dodge Center, Minn., Lori Wenzel of Rosemount, Minn., and Donna Fort of Plano, Tex.; several nieces and nephews, and by two significant caregivers in his life: Gloria Brower and Jennifer Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his parents and two nephews. A funeral service for Terry was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in St. Charles, Minn., with the Reverend Donald Noonan from Rochester Baptist Church officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial took place at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Winona, Minn. The family prefers memorials directed to the National Ataxia Association at 2600 Fern Brook Lane, Suite 119, Minneapolis, Minn., 55447. Leave a memory of Terry and sign his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.

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Rushford Village getting nearer to 2016 road project completion By Kirsten Zoellner It’s been a long year, or longer, for the Rushford Village Council when it comes to road projects, specifically, the 2016 improvement projects. It was stated at the Tuesday, June 20 council meeting that a formal letter had gone out previously to McHugh Excavating, the contractor on the project. In the letter, the city indicated that should remaining punch list items from the project not be completed in a timely manner, the city would hire a separate contractor to complete the work and would retain funds related to the work. The company replied with a letter of their own and pictures showing crews working in the area to complete the items. “They’re claiming that they have been doing stuff, we just didn’t notice,” said City Attorney Tom Manion. The contractor has been working on areas of concern and it was indicated that they bring in another contractor of their own to complete the last items. “They’re working in Rushford, too,” indicated Mayor Gordon Johnson. “I believe they’re tying up lot of loose ends there as well.” In other road news, Public Works/Maintenance Supervisor Travis Scheck and worker Hamilton Peterson are finishing up work related to September 2016 flooding. Areas of concern, except Ridgeview Road, have seen riprap set and crushed rock is expected by the end of next week at the latest. On Ridgeview, additional work will be needed outside of Public Works capabilities. The council has approved the purchase, not to exceed $4,000,

for a vLocPro2 Locator. While the city’s sewer lines are mapped well, water lines are not. The City of Rushford has allowed the Village to use its location device for utility location, but with all of the water lines needing Global Positioning System mapping, Public Works thought it wise to invest in a Village-owned locator. With it, they will be able to locate all lateral water utility. “It’s probably time we consider making that type of investment,” indicated Mayor Johnson. A quote for the item rings it at $3,910 and it will be paid for by funds from the water budget. The unit is believed to be the same as the City of Rushford’s. “There are several vendors, but it might be wise to use the same as the City, in case someone’s breaks down. That way, we’re all using the same equipment,” suggested Councilor Mike Ebner. The final tally from the spring cleanup is in and the shortfall was approximately $1,400. This was attributed to the cost of the rolloff dumpsters and a large number of mattresses, which had no cost listed in pre-cleanup advertisements. There was also some discussion of whether or not noncity residents are allowed to drop off their cleanup items. The City of Rushford specifies, “Rushford resident only,” but neither Peterson nor Rushford Village have noted resident only. “There was a lot of stuff that came in. There are a few [nonresident] that show up, but we probably saved something from being thrown in a road ditch,” said Johnson. “I’d sooner not turn

Kingsland preps for 2017-18 year By Rich Wicks A regular meeting of the Kingsland School Board was held June 19. Members in attendance were Ann Oeltjen, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, and Heather Betts, along with Superintendent John McDonald. Doug Plaehn and Deb Larson were absent, so Oeltjen led the meeting. No visitors had signed up to address the board. The board heard a budgetary update from Business Manager Amber Uhlenhake, and approved the original budget for the 20172018 school year. She explained that a budget revision will need to be prepared soon, since the original budget was for Kingsland operating two sites. Uhlenhake stated, “In this budget, we are projected to deficit spend overall in the General Fund, but again we’ll see what happens.” She said the overall deficit spending projected in the original 20172018 budget is $83,359. Superintendent McDonald added, “As we go to one building, … that number will obviously change, and it could very well be a positive.” Uhlenhake shared that, as always, if enrollment increases or decreases, that will have a significant impact on the budget

numbers. The board approved the consent agenda items, which included hiring Tyler Heimermann (Technology Education), Alyssa Humpal (ECFE/School Readiness Coordinator), Genevieve Jungers (Technology Specialist), John Fenske (B Squad/9th Football Coach) and Nick Atwood (B Squad/9th Football Coach), and resignations of Jennifer Moore (food service), Michael Carr (B Squad/9th Football Coach), and Mitchell Plaehn (9th Boys Basketball). The consent agenda also included a number of first and second policy readings, and the Community Education Director’s Contract for 201718. Superintendent McDonald then gave public thanks to a number of volunteers and donors, including: Barbara June Vize (MD) and Mylan/Bloridge Pharmaceuticals for the generous offer to sponsor Kingsland receiving free EpiPen AutoInjectors, Casey’s for donating bottled water for the K-3 Track & Field Day, Whitetails Unlimited for donating $1,000 to the trap team, A & W for donating 20 gallons of root beer for the end-of-the-year picnic, KSP for

Monday, June 26, 2017 them away. It’s still a good thing, even if it costs us a little.” The council will revisit cleanup rates in the fall, prior to the next cleanup event. There were also some zoning items that were presented by Zoning Administrator Jon Pettit to the council. First up was designation of a residence in flood plain area. It was noted that a mortgage lender may or may not require flood insurance, as determined on the new Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) map data. Those concerned can locate their property on the FEMA website. Resident Andy Prinsen brought another potential issue to the council’s attention: a potential land swap between Prinsen and adjacent property owner Vern Bunke. Pettit indicated to Prinsen that the issue will need to be dealt with by the two parties and that a professional survey will need to be conducted; although Pettit indicated one may already have been done. For his land, Bunke was granted access for logging on his south Rushford property contingent on Minnesota Department of Transportation grant approval, which was granted. Following logging, the Village permitted farm access to Bunke. There is not the proper amount of feet for a driveway between the two landowners properties to fit the Village ordinances. “It seems to be a muddled mess right now,” said Pettit. “We can’t get in the middle of that,” added Mayor Johnson. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Tuesday, July 11, at 7 p.m., at the Village Hall. There will be only one meeting in July for the Village Council, as their first meeting would fall on July 4. Please take note of the one-time change. donating ice cream for the endof-the-year picnic, Pastor James and Valley Christian Center for donuts and juice and for all of their generosity and support throughout the year. Oeltjen then added a public thanks to Superintendent McDonald for his years of service to the district, noting that this is his final board meeting. The board OK’d a Quit Claim Deed regarding the property now owned by Daniel and Patricia O’Connell. This is the former elementary property, and it was explained the Quit Claim Deed is something that should have happened when the transfer first happened, but was overlooked. The board approved the oneyear Interim Superintendent Contract for James Hecimovich, and he was also designated as Kingsland’s “IOWA” (Identified Official with Authority) as required by the Minnesota Department of Education. The board has received four applications for the Pre-K principal position. The board voted to discontinue the Adult and Youth Enrichment Coordinator position. The next regular meeting will be Monday, July 17, at 6:30 p.m. Effective immediately, regular board meetings will be held in the choir room. The public is welcome.

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Backer, Wyffels received a favorable evaluation from the administration, but “he did not live up to the expectations as provided by the school board one year ago.” School Board Clerk Chris Loppnow spoke about Wyffels before making her motion to not renew his contract. “He has not proved himself enough to get his contract renewed. It was a hard decision last year. He’s a great person and teacher, but his comradery on the court…not sure,” Lappnow said. The vote to not renew the contract was 5-1, with Vickerman voting against the motion. Discussion continued from last meeting about purchasing a new van for athletics and general use. The current van was purchased almost 12 years ago, which is nearly “aged out,” meaning it can’t be used to transport students. Superintendent Backer encouraged the Board to discuss the van with the bus company that has expressed an interest in bidding on the district’s transportation contract. “They have connections and could be a good resource for us,” Backer said. “In talking with them, it appears there may be some possibilities that could save us money.” The board asked Backer to email Mike Bernard of Bernard Bus Company in Chatfield to submit a bid for the district’s transportation contract before the July 18 school board meeting. The board agreed to meet at 6 p.m. that night in order to discuss the bid with Bernard and get more information on purchasing a van. The board will obtain their own bids for a van so a cost comparison can be made with what Bernard may have for options. Non-union staff was the last item on the agenda. Vickerman met with employees before the meeting. They have not had pay raises in a few years and have expressed concerns over this. It was suggested that the board move forward on getting a plan in place by the next meeting that included a pay increase that

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falls in line with what we had proposed. “They were happy with what we proposed and we should move on it,” Vickerman said. It was agreed that a non-certified staff handbook containing job descriptions, policies, review procedures, pay scales for positions, etc. would be very helpful. Superintendent Backer suggested the Board ask the new superintendent to request for other districts to send their handbooks to help draft one for M-C. In other business • The proposed 2017-18 operating budget of $3,410,560 was approved and will take effect July 1. Monthly invoices were approved for payment in the amount of $76,131 and includes $32,771.62 for the annual property and liability insurance premium. • Cody Hershberger, M-C 2017 graduate, attended Boys State last week. He was sponsored by Mabel American Legion. “It was a huge honor to represent our city there,” Hershberger said. “I didn’t know anyone, but by the time the week ended I made friends and we’re staying connected through group chat.” Topics covered included ethics, parliamentary procedures, budgets, city and county governments. He ran for and won county treasurer and delegate. • The school thanked the following for their generous donations: Gjere Construction ($200 for ditch cleaning); Canton Legion Post 400 ($300 for weight room and $400 for band program) and Mabel Sportsman’s Club ($312 for archery equipment). • Kudos to the M-C Trap Shooting team. Their performance in Alexandria put them in the top 40 teams and earned them the opportunity to go to State. They will now be vying for State title next week in Prior Lake with five shooters and three alternates. The next M-C School Board meeting will be held on July 18 in the school library. The Board will meet at 6 p.m. to meet with Bernard Busing Company. The regular M-C Board meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, June 26, 2017

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Fillmore County Sheriff’s Academy a big success

The 2017 Sheriff’s Academy class. By Hannah Wingert “I thought it was eye-opening and interesting,” Spring Valley resident Tyler Schiltz said about the recent Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy. “I would definitely recommend it to others.” Fillmore County Sheriff Tom Kaase remembered the last Citizens’ Academy taking place in 2009, which was before he took office. Having worked in the Rochester Police Department, he was aware of similar presentations that had been well received there and felt that it was time to try it again in Fillmore County. “It’s a good chance to see our office in depth,” he pointed out. Kaase reached out to the staff

Photo by Hannah Wingert at the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office to ask if anyone was interested in conducting the academy. Deputy Leif Erickson saw a great opportunity to connect with the public through community outreach and volunteered. “The overall objective of the academy is to provide the citizens of Fillmore County with sound and accurate information about the Sheriff’s Office and the criminal justice process,” Deputy Erickson said. The academy was composed of weekly classes for six weeks starting on April 26 and going through May. Attendees were also encouraged to schedule a four-hour ride along with a

deputy to see how they work first hand. Each class had a different focus. At the first one on April 26, Deputy Erickson and Sheriff Kaase reviewed the history of Fillmore County with the attendees and went over the basic workings of the Sheriff’s Office. The class was then able to tour the Fillmore County Courthouse, the Sheriff’s Office, and the Fillmore County Jail. They were also able to see Deputy Erickson’s squad car and what he carries in it. On May 3, the class got to learn more about how the Sheriff’s Office conducts investigations and deals with narcotics issues. The third class took place on May 10 and explained use of force in law enforcement and how deputies have to decide what method to use, usually in a split second. There was also a taser demonstration. The May 17 class, the attendees met with a judge and the county attorney to learn more about how the judicial process works. The fifth class took place on May 24 and included the use of the PRISIM System. The PRISIM System is a computer program that allows officers to engage in real-life, interactive scenarios to practice assessing

and responding to a situation appropriately. Each of the members of the academy was given the opportunity to use the program, which was on loan from RCTC. “It’s as close to real life as you can get without actually being there.” Deputy Erickson said about the value of the PRISIM System for officer training. After each scenario, the class analyzed the user’s response and discussed whether appropriate use of force was utilized. One of the academy’s attendees had to use deadly force in his scenario, which led to a discussion on how that affects officers. If an officer has a situation where they have to use deadly force, it usually shortens or ends their career,” Sheriff Kaase pointed out. “They may walk away physically unharmed, but they are mentally and psychologically changed for the rest of their life.” The final class on May 31 was led by 27-year dispatch veteran Leroy Eickhoff. He explained how the 911 system has changed over the years and how it works now. He also played several actual 911 calls from the 2007 Rushford flood to demonstrate that you can’t judge a situation by the caller’s response. The attendees, who came from all over Fillmore County were enthusiastic about the Sheriff’s Academy. “Everybody should take this,” Canton native Carl Ernst said

about the academy. “I’d do it again in a heartbeat.” La Crescent Police Department Reserve Officer Luther Berge also attended the classes, saying that he was interested in learning how other counties and departments work. “I liked the fact that it opened up the public’s eyes to what goes on in law enforcement. The general public doesn’t always know what we do in the field,” he said. “I would highly recommend it to anyone who is willing to sit down and take it.” Sheriff Kaase was pleased with the overwhelmingly positive responses the department received from those who attended the academy. “You folks become our ambassadors,” he pointed out. He encouraged each attendee to watch for the next Sheriff’s Academy and invite their friends and family to sign up for it as well. Sheriff Kaase hopes to hold another academy in 2018. There is no cost for attending and anyone interested is encouraged to watch for announcements about the upcoming academy on the Fillmore County Sheriff’s website at www.co.fillmore.mn.us/ sheriff.

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, June 26, 2017

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Fillmore County Sports Two By “Fore”; FC Girls State Runner-Up By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com They’ll kick themselves for a little while. They’ll rehash those three-puts that could’ve been two’s, or curse The Trende those puts Report that just lipped out, or fret that wayward drive that led to a six or a seven, or lament not staying menPaul Trende tally strong that one hole, buckling down to save one stroke. They’ll spite that one hole at Pebble Creek Golf Course in Becker, cup on a ridge, sucking stroke after stroke. In the end, the defending state champion Fillmore Central girl’s golf team was oh-so-close to repeating. In a game that famously features the word ‘fore’, had each of FC’s top four golfers cut by just one stroke, they’d have tied for a state title. Had they cut by two, Fillmore Central would’ve secured their second straight Class A golf title. After Day One, the Falcons (348) trailed Springfield (341) by seven strokes for first place. Callie Wersal had the Tigers on top by posting a 74 to lead the entire field. B.O.L.D. (357) sat in third place. FC concentrated on keeping their score under 700 for the 36-hole tourney. They were consistent, putting up a Day Two 349, just a stroke more than Day One. FC got to its mark, under 700. They finished five strokes back of last year’s state title winning score of 692 (which won by 32 strokes). Wersal couldn’t carry Springfield alone. The Falcons usurped Springfield on the leaderboard. But third place B.O.L.D. (Bird Island Olivia Lake Lillian District) played that way. After just one sub-90 number from their four scoring golfers the first day, all four went sub-86 Day Two. They played 19 strokes better (336). The Warriors notched a 693 to basically steal the 2017 Class A girl’s golf state title over FC (697) and Springfield (701). B.O.L.D. placed their top four, Ashley Trongard (41, 43, 40, 41 > 165 > tied for 6th), Madison VanderHagen (47, 43, 43, 41 > 174 > tied for 13th), Whitney Trongard (41, 49, 43, 43 > 176 > tied for 17th), and Makayla Snow (46, 47, 39, 46 > 178 > tied for 21st) all in the top twenty-one. Getting a 39, the team’s lowest 9-hole score, from their fourth golfer (Snow), was key. Fourth-year state veterans Grace Miller (167) and Madison Scheevel (168) paced the Falcons. Miller (42, 42, 40, 43) was consistent in tying for 8th overall. The junior took eighth last year (165), tied for sixth two

years ago (166), and tied for 20th in 2014 (184). Scheevel (39, 45, 39, 45) had FC’s two lowest 9-hole scores and took tenth overall. The sophomore took seventh last year (165) and tied for 15th in 2016 (175). The duo has been FC’s top two golfers at each of the last three state meets. They have one more year left together. Tayah Barnes (47, 44, 42, 47) started Day Two with her best 9-hole round. She finished with a 180 (24th place of 84). The senior notched a 184 a season ago (28th place). Cailey Rindels did the most improving. The junior was FC’s fifth (non-scoring) golfer last year (190 > tied for 38th place). She sliced eight strokes off her pace to finish just behind Barnes with a 182 (45, 44, 46, 47), tying for 25th place. Rindels was 20 strokes better than at the Section 1A Meet. All four scoring Falcon golfers finished in the top 25, a first in their four-year state run. Taylor Bushman (57, 55, 54, 56 > 222) and Elayna Kiehne

(59, 58, 61, 53 > 231) rounded out the squad. Another trophyladen season ends for FC, headed by coaches Aaron Mensink and Andy Todd. Like the previous three, they’ll lose one senior scoring golfer in Barnes. Kiehne, a multi-year varsity competitor, also graduates. A spot is again open. BOLD took third last year (728), fourth in 2015 (711), and second in 2014 (732). Springfield’s Wersal (155) won the meet over Minneota’s Heidi Guttormson, Legacy Christian’s Sophie Gray, and Park Christian’s Emily Doeden (160’s). Four seniors finished in the top seven. The meet was held at the 18-hole par-72 Pebble Creek Golf Course in Becker, Minnesota.

Senior Delton Sauer went out and shot a 38 and a 39 to start the state meet. His 77 had him sitting tied for fifth overall after Day One. He was one of just four golfers with two sub-40 scores Day One. It was his best documented round of 18 ever. He’d gone 85/88 (Sections 2015), 97/93 (State 2015), 84/82 (Sections 2016), and 83/83 (Sections 2017) at big meets the last three years. Day Two wasn’t quite so kind. Sauer went 47/44 for a 91.

He finished with a 168 overall, tying for 28th place. It was still a good improvement from his score sophomore year (190) amidst FC’s team run. Kingsland’s Simon Broadwater played the great golf Day Two. After going 40/48 Day One, the junior rallied with 37/40 Day Two. That 77 tied for the second lowest score of everybody Day Two. Broadwater’s 37 tied for ninth best round See SPORTS Page 13 

Sauer Starts, Broadwater Ends Strong at Boys State Golf

While the Fillmore Central girls’ team was a big story at state golf, an individual Falcon also wrote a great narrative, at least for the first 18 holes.

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of the tournament, which had 346 total 9-hole scores. Finishing with a 165, Broadwater was six strokes better than last year (171). He finished 23 positions better, moving up to 16th place (from 39th). Just a junior, Simon will have the opportunity to state golf three-peat. It was a log-jam from Broadwater to Sauer. Sixteen guys scored from 165 to 168. Two-time Section 1A champion Tommy Braaten of Blooming Prairie snared the individual state title handily with a four-under 140 (36, 32, 35, 37). He won by 10 strokes over Mounds Park Academy’s Matt Berning (150). Mahnomen/Waubun (653) won the team title over Lac Qui Parle Valley (671) and Sleepy Eye United (677). The meet was held at the 18-hole par-72 Pebble Creek Golf Course in Becker, Minnesota.

Spring All-Conference/ All-State Awards

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A trio of softball All-State selections highlight the spring sports awards. Chatfield freshman Lexi Chase (P/OF) is one of six Gophers named AllTRC. Chase also was selected 2nd Team Class AA All-State. She was All-State Honorable Mention last year. Carlie Berge (freshman P/1B), Belle Berg (sophomore SS), Shelby Isensee (sophomore C), McKenna Daniels (freshman 3B), and Haley Goetzinger (senior OF) were the others named All-TRC. Chase and Berg are repeat picks. GMLOK softball boasts four All-TRC picks in Courtney Schmidt (senior SS), Alayna Meskill (senior P), Hattie Voigt (senior 3B), and Gretchen Corson (senior OF).

It’s Corson third All-TRC pick. Meskill and Schmidt are each repeat selections. Schmidt was also named 2nd Team Class AA AllState team. F C / L’ s Haley Polin (senior 3B) rounds out Lexi Chase the AllTRC softball players. She is a repeat pick. In the SEC, Ma b e l C a n t o n’s Coranda Vickerman Belle Berg (senior SS) and Maddy Michels (sophomore C) were named AllConference. Vickerman is a fourtime AllCourtney SEC pick. Schmidt She made the Class A All-State Honorable Mention team. H o u s t o n’s Amber Chapel (junior CF) also Gretchen earned AllCorson SEC honors. She is a repeat pick. The All-TRC baseball team is headed by four Fillmore Central/ Lanesboro Falcons. Seniors Sam Peters (P/IF), Collin Scott (P/OF), Cole Schwichtenberg (P/OF), and Riley Means (IF/ OF) were honored. Peters and Schwichtenberg are repeat

Grace Miller Fillmore Central Golf

Fillmore Central’s Grace Miller finished top ten at the Class A state golf meet for a third straight year. The junior helped the Falcons to a State Runner-Up finish, the FC girls third straight first or second placing. Photo by Paul Trende, Fillmore County Journal

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picks. The foursome were also named All-1AA East. The four All-League selections is the most for FC/L the last ten years. Chatfield b o a s t s three AllBen Ihrke TRC picks in Spencer Mandt (senior P), Jake Mandt (junior P/ IF), and Ben Ihrke (junior P/ OF). Ihrke is All-1AA- Samuel Peters East. At least three Gopher baseball players have been honored AllTRC for six straight y e a r s . Riley Means GMLOK and Rushford-Peterson each have one All-TRC pick. Drew C o p l e y (sophomore P) is Ben Ansell the Bulldog. Ben Ansell (junior P/IF) is the Trojan. Ansell’s older brother Zach was All-TRC in 2013 and 2015. In the SEC, Mabel Canton’s Drew Wyffels (sophomore SS/P) and Houston’s Jaytin Millen (sophomore C) are All-Conference. Wyffels is a repeat pick. Fillmore Central Falcons headline All-TRC golf selections. From the state runner-up girls squad, Madison Scheevel (sophomore), Grace Miller (junior), Tayah Barnes (senior), Cailey Rindels (junior), and Elayna Kiehne (senior) all finished in the top 11 in the East Division to earn their selection. Connor Morem (senior), Carter Nevalainen (junior), and Delton Sauer (senior) all finished top five for the guys to procure their nod. R-P seniors Hayden Stensgard and Luke Rasmussen are also All-East. Kingsland juniors Simon Broadwater and Wyatt Pruter are All-TRC West. They were the West’s top two golfers. Madeline Moore (Kingsland freshman) and Taylor Morey (Chatfield 7th grader) made the girls All-TRC West squad. In the SEC, Lanesboro’s Jared Kelly (senior) is the sole county male All-Conference pick. The All-SEC girls’ golf team boasts Burros Payton Benson (freshman), Janell Boyum (junior), and Alyssa Gathje (senior), Houston’s Brynne Schultz (junior).

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Houston Council orders road and utility improvement to subdivision By Eric Leitzen The Houston City Council met at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 12 at Houston City Hall. In attendance were Mayor Olson, Administrator Peterson, Deputy Clerk Hegland and council members Knutson, Krage, and Schutte. Following the pledge, the council opened the meeting to public comment. One citizen stated he had questions about an item on the agenda, and Mayor Olson replied that “we’ll get to it.” The council then looked at the first item of business, an improvement project to the Prairie Meadows subdivision in town. Brian Malm of Bolton & Menk introduced the project. The proposal included “constructing bituminous pavement and related infrastructure” on Elm Street from Erickson street to the eastern culde-sac, along with constructing a water main and related infrastructure on Elm Street from Kilborn Street to Stoddard Street, and also “constructing street improvements, sanitary sewer, water main, drainage, and related infrastructure” on Stoddard Street from Elm Street north “to serve 8 lots.” As part of a deal regarding the construction of the subdivision, the city is required to pave Elm Street through the subdivision. When reached for questions, Administrator Peterson said that the utility infrastructure was also being installed to avoid having to re-open the newly paved street later to put in the water and sewer. The mayor opened the meeting to a public hearing on the project. A citizen, identified as Joel Twaiten, raised opposition to the project, asking “whose idea was this” and why the town was paving streets and installing utilities to vacant lots, asking “wouldn’t it be more important, probably, to get a restaurant that would have breakfast?” Twaiten also spoke out against the city police SUVs, saying he owned two similar cars and knows how expensive they are, and against the plan for what he called a “new hall.” Mayor Olson informed Twaiten that the city was not the one actually building the hall, remarking “the meeting would have told you that,” referring to previous meeting regarding the construction. Twaiten expressed concern that not enough was being done to encourage small businesses in town, saying he was “for progress” and remarking that businesses and restaurants were the “important things” the city was not focusing on. Twaiten also noted that he himself owned a few vacant lots already and that the city’s taxes

are too high to encourage him or others to build new houses in town. When challenged by the mayor about opening his own restaurant, Twaiten mentioned that he regretted not being aware of the price on property currently being used as Carlson Roasting Company, citing his previous experience owning used car lots in Arizona. He repeatedly expressed opposition to spending money on the road project, and wanted to see someone who “really, really, really cared enough about Houston” open a restaurant serving breakfast, stating he would be willing to rent out a building like Carlson owned “if I could buy it for what he paid for it.” Mayor Olson reiterated that the paving of Elm Street was part of an agreement that the city was bound to complete, and Peterson noted that she has already heard one or two interested parties in purchasing up to three of the lots once the project was completed, mentioning that the current lot price was set by the council at $12,000 but might go up if the market tightens due to purchases. The council voted and approved several resolutions relating to the project, involving ordering and receiving the report, ordering the improvement, approving the plans, declaring costs and a resolution for a hearing on the proposed assessment to take place on July 10. Malm also spoke about the bidding process on Houston’s new Drinking Water Treatment facility, explaining that the state government’s failure last year to pass a bonding bill means the funding for the facility will not be available through the program until later in the fall. Malm said that Houston is near the top of the funding list for the money, according to the funding agency, giving the city the option to start the process now with interim financing and be reimbursed through the funding agency once the funds have been allocated. Peterson agreed with moving ahead “sooner rather than later” unless it worked out better with the city’s preferred contractor to wait. Malm said he would have answers by the July meeting regarding the best way forward. The city also heard a proposal regarding the new location of the International Owl Center, and approved temporary liquor licenses for the Hoedown Days festival and for a Valley View Foundation event on August 12. The Houston City Council will meet again at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 10 at Houston City Hall.

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Four-peat Section 1A Champ; Fourth Straight Top Three State Finish

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Coaches: Aaron Mensink (head) and Andy Todd (assistant)

Team Members:

Seniors • Tayah Barnes and Elayna Kiehne Juniors • Grace Miller and Cailey Rindels Sophomore • Madison Scheevel Freshman • Taylor Bushman

Top four scorers at state were

Miller, Scheevel, Rindels, & Barnes.

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Ecumenical Service at Selvig Park, Sponsored by Local Churches. Please bring your own chairs. In case of inclement weather, service will be held at Greenfield Lutheran Church

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Ecumenical Brunch at Selvig Park Picnic Shelter, Enjoy fruit, muffins, bars & coffee for a freewill donation. Hosted as a fundraiser for the Golden Happenings Senior Group

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Beer Tent at North Side of Selvig Park, Harmony Conservation Club 1st Annual Harmony Sings Contest at The Old Legion Hall – Public Welcome! Sponsored by the Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce Bean Bag Tournament at the Beer Tent, 2 person teams, 30 team limit, $20 entry fee, 100% payback. Sponsored by the Harmony Conservation Club

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15.00 per item, 2 item limit. Spectators Welcome! Contact Ann @ 507-886-2355 or drop payment off at First Southeast Bank or Kingsley Mercantile. Proceeds benefit the Harmony Area Cancer Support Group.

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Art on the Green, Local Arts & Crafts on the lawn between the Harmony Visitor Center & Village Green Gift Shops, Sponsored by the Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce— Featuring Music by Brit Ofstedal from 11am–2pm Free Three Stooges Movie Marathon at the JEM, stop in and cool off with some classic comedy, will close during the parade Toad Races at Village Green, BYOT (Bring Your Own Toad), Sponsored by JEM Theatre Smoked Pork Chop Dinner at Selvig Park Picnic Shelter, Harmony United Methodist Church Balloon Animals & Entertainment by Clown Roundup at Selvig Park, Sponsored by Sterling Drug, Niagara Cave,

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Food Vendors in Selvig Park: Harmony Lions Brat & BBQ Stand, Fillmore County Pork Producers, Stumpy’s Concessions, Root River Kettle Korn, Abby’s Concessions, Hasleiet Concessions, Fillmore County ADA Rocket Bouncer, Mutiny on the Bouncer & Screamer Slide at Selvig Park, Sponsored by the Harmony Area Community Foundation Wristbands for unlimited rides $3 per child, or $10 per family. 7TH ANNUAL HAMMELL EQUIPMENT KIDDIE PEDAL PULL (state sanctioned) in the parking lot behind First Southeast Bank. Kid Power Pedal & Tractor Pulls, Registration at 11:30am, Pedal Pull at noon. Car Show at Greenfield Lutheran Church Parking Lot Beer Tent at North Side of Selvig Park, Harmony Conservation Club KIDDIE PARADE Lineup in outside of Harmony Online Auctions

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Free Pony Cart Rides & Train Rides at Selvig Park, Sponsored by Harmony Telephone and Bluff Country Computer Works FFA Petting Zoo at Selvig Park, Sponsored by Kingsley Mercantile

JIM BUSTA BAND FEATURING “MOLLIE B” FROM THE RFD-TV POLKA at Selvig Park, Sponsored by First Southeast Bank, Harmony Enterprises, and Harmony Park Board. Button Drawings during Intermission In case of inclement weather, concert will be held at Fillmore Central High School.

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BINGO at Selvig Park Picnic Shelter, Nativity Catholic Church

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FIREWORKS At the North Park Sponsored by the City of Harmony, First Southeast Bank of Harmony & Canton and Harmony Firemen’s Relief Association. Presented by Harmony Volunteer Fire Department

Thank you to the Harmony Lions for their assistance with our th of July Parade!

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Preston Emergency Service receives American Heart Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mission: Lifeline EMS Recognition Award in restoring blood flow. Mission: Lifeline seeks to save lives by closing the gaps that separate these patients from timely access to appropriate treatments. Mission: Lifelineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s EMS recognition program recognizes emergency medical services for their efforts in improving systems of care and improving the quality of life for these patients. Emergency Medical System providers are vital to the success of Mission: Lifeline. EMS agencies perform 12-lead ECGs which measure the electrical activity of the heart and can help determine if a heart attack has occurred. They also follow protocols derived from American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology guidelines. These correct tools, training, and practices allow EMS providers to rapidly identify suspected heart attack patients, promptly notify the medical center, and trigger an early response from the awaiting hospital personnel. Agencies that receive the Mission: Lifeline Bronze award have demonstrated at least 75% com-

On Wednesday, June 21, 2017, Preston Ambulance Director Ryan Throckmorton shared an award with city leaders and Preston Ambulance crew members recognizing the Preston Ambulance Service, one of only two awards granted in the state of Minnesota. Photo by Jason Sethre Preston Emergency Service has received the American Heart Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mission: LifelineÂŽ EMS Bronze Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), the deadliest type of heart attack

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Houston School Board debates budget for tech upgrade sent items and moved on to discussion items. Abraham noted to the board that she did not receive everyone’s Minnesota School Boards Association selfevaluation forms, and results cannot be given until all results are in. Each board member said that they had completed the evaluation, and Superintendent Abraham said she would contact MSBA to clear things up. Next, the board reviewed several reports from the previous year including the Qcomp Annual Report and two reports detailing field trips taken and fundraisers given at both the elementary and high schools. The Qcomp report did not require board action, but Abraham noted that “all coaches and mentors reached a level of competence on their evaluation to earn their stipend,” and added “that’s not always been the case.” The report was generally positive, with the teachers completing between 90-100% of goals and all licensed staff earning their performance pay. The board then discussed the field trip and fundraiser reports, with Board member Bonner requesting more detail for future reports as to which fundraisers and trips did well or changes in profit from previous years. The board moved on to old business, approving where Board member Carlson raised objections to the proposed budget for fiscal year 2018. Carlson questioned the notion of budget assumptions, in particular regarding money that was budgeted for computer purchases. Carlson disagreed with Board member Krage’s comment that “a lot of this is just

to keep the business running,” and Carlson expressed distaste for the board making a $50,000 purchase part of the budget assumptions. Superintendent Abraham noted that part of the spending needed to be approved to keep the computers in the business lab current and working, to which Carlson replied that it “deserves its own discussion.” Bonner expressed some confusion at Chromebooks earmarked for staff to take home, and Abraham replied that the terms of their lease from Apple states the Apple computers are not to go home. Overall, Bonner and Carlson asked to have more time to discuss technology purchases in the budget before approval. After learning that the budget needed to be approved by June 30, Carlson asked for the language in the technol-

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ogy budget to be made more vague. The board then moved to approve the budget with the vague language, and allow further discussion on purchases in the future. The board then read and approved two policies: one health and safety policy and a policy for unpaid meal charges. Abraham announced that, due to legislative changes, the unpaid meal policy needed to be approved before July 1. The policy was passed as an emergency for the coming year after going through the policy committee, and will be up for review for next year. The board raised questions about the meal charge policy before approval regarding when the policy would take effect and how large an unpaid school meal balance will be before steps are taken. The policy was amended

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expert Mark Moran. Bring your antiques to get them appraised for only $15 per item (two item limit). All items to be appraised must be registered in advance. Register by dropping off payment at Kingsley Mercantile or First Southeast Bank of Harmony with your contact information and a listing of the antiques you’d like appraised. Proceeds go to the Harmony Area Cancer Support Group. “We’re thrilled to have Mark here to help us raise money for local Cancer patients,” said Ann Mraz, president of the Harmony Area Cancer Support Group. “He has a national reputation and has helped a lot of people get an accurate value of their antiques and family heirlooms. He’s also very entertaining and makes it fun for the spectators too. Even if you don’t have any antiques to get appraised, come by and enjoy the show.” Moran bought and sold antiques for more than 30 years and is the author or co-author of more than 25 books on antiques and collectibles. Back in 2011, he found himself looking for something new to do and wanted to use his knowledge to help in some way. This antique appraisal idea was the result and he now does about 130 of these fundraising events a year throughout the Midwest. “It’s great when you are able to use your expertise to help others,”

Moran said. “And it’s really fun when someone brings in something that ends up worth much more than they ever imagined! I encourage you to find a couple of things that you’ve been wondering about and bring them in. You never know what they might be worth.” When asked what was the most valuable item Moran ever appraised during one of these fundraising events, he described a painting by Harry Aekman. “The gentleman bought the piece for $5 at a yard sale. It was a painting of a 1950s “pinup girl” that looked like something you’d find in a calendar of that time. I told him it was worth $10,000, maybe more. He had a hard time believing me, but the next year, he put it up for auction and it brought in $16,000!” The Cancer Support Group was organized in the late 1980s by Marietta Dennstedt and Roseanne Barker to provide financial help for local cancer patients going through radiation or chemo. They established a memorial park in 1992, which was revitalized in 2016. The Hegg and Dowe families gave park benches in memory of loved ones. The Kingsley family gave an evergreen tree in memory of Roseanne Barker for the Love Lights a Tree. The park is located in Harmony at 1st Street NE and Main. It has signage with 166 names of Har-

mony and Canton residents that have lost their lives to cancer. Moran is available to make home visits for people with big things or fragile things (or a lot of things). House calls are $75 an hour and there is no mileage charge if within 10 miles of the Harmony appraisal event site. To arrange, call (715) 281-5060 or email moranm1953@gmail. com. Acceptable objects for the July 4 event include: paintings, drawings, prints; furniture (photos of large pieces may be sent to Moran in advance via email moranm1953@gmail.com); ceramics, pottery, vases, glassware; vintage photographs, tintypes, ambrotypes and daguerreotypes; advertising posters, lithographed tin, paper and figural objects, folk art, carvings, quilts, weathervanes, windmill weights and “outsider” art, toys, dolls, windups and mechanical banks, metalworks, clocks, also pocket and wristwatches; costume jewelry, musical instruments, books and sporting memorabilia. Excluded items: all weapons, including swords and knives (though folding knives with advertising are accepted); traps (like leg-hold), Nazi memorabilia, coins and paper money, fine jewelry, including precious gems, Beanie Babies. Questions about objects not covered here can be submitted to Moran in advance to determine if they are appropriate.

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board. Board member Steve Snyder informed the board that a small portion of the Bass Pond parking lot actually belongs to the school. “We think it’s part of what used to be the football field,” he explained. “The recommendation from the properties committee is that we give title to the city (of Lanesboro).” The area is estimated to be around a tenth of an acre and the city already maintains it. A motion was passed approved the transfer of the title to the City of Lanesboro providing it pays all costs associated therewith. The board reviewed the results of the superintendent evaluations. “I want to commend everybody for a very thorough job on returning their evaluations promptly,” Board chairman Dave Ruen noted. “One of the comments was that we got exactly the superintendent we thought we were hiring. That’s about as good praise as anyone can receive.” The evaluations agreed that Superintendent Schultz has met all of the expectations that were given in the interview process. The board approved the assessment of the superintendent evaluations. A resignation was received and accepted from art teacher Matt Wagner. “He had a lot of wonderful things to say about Lanesboro,” Superintendent Schultz noted. “He was impressed with the direction of the school and enjoyed his time here. He did a wonderful job and we’ll miss him.” The school will be posting for

applications for the positions of art teacher, .5 social studies teacher, and physical education teacher. Policy 534 was approved and is a new policy mandated by federal law. The policy pertains to unpaid meal charges and is in place to prevent schools from stamping students’ hands to indicate that they do not have any money for school meals. Superintendent Schultz noted that the Lanesboro school has never used techniques like that so the policy won’t change the district’s current procedures. The board reviewed and approved the adoption of the 2016-17 adjusted budget. Due to the addition of a playground, work that was done on the floor of the bus shed, and other various projects that weren’t included in the initial budget, the school ended up going over budget. The 2017-18 proposed budget was also approved. The purchase of Chromebooks for the seventh and eighth grades at a cost of $14,720 was approved, which will bring the district to a 1:1 Chromebook ratio for grades 7-12. The request for milk bids was approved. The employee handbooks for certified and non-certified staff were approved. The handbooks are very similar to the ones used by the teaching staff. The board voted to move the October board meeting to Tuesday, October 17 at 6 p.m. due to sports scheduling. The next board meeting will be held on July 20th at 7 p.m.

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Fillmore County Police Reports Chatfield Police Department Hamdi Osman Ahmed, 36, Minneapolis, Minn.; 3/26/2017, Speeding (53/30), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Charlotte Janet Meeker, 74, Chatfield, Minn.; 5/16/2017, Failure to Yield at Intersection, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Ricky Barckley Milene, 58, Rochester, Minn.; 4/8/2017, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Renae Jane Anderson, 59, LeRoy, Minn.; 4/21/2017, Stop Sign (Violation), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Connor Vincent Demorest, 19, Chatfield, Minn.; 6/1/2017, Speeding (69/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Mary Elizabeth Gallant, 61, Decorah, Iowa; 5/4/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Michael Steven Hagen, 57, Spring Grove, Minn.; 5/23/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Patrick Timothy Halonen, 48, St. Louis, Mo.; 5/21/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Rebecca Lynn Hershberger, 23, Houston, Minn.; 5/12/2017, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Renee Annette Holzer, 40, La Crescent, Minn.; 5/13/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Dylan Kevin McCabe, 24, Harmony, Minn.; 4/23/2017, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 6/5/2018), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (6/5/2017): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign all releases of information, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment - within 30 days, Follow recommendations of evaluation,

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., JUNE 27

â&#x20AC;˘Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance, 8-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* â&#x20AC;˘Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* â&#x20AC;˘Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance, 10-11am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* â&#x20AC;˘Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* â&#x20AC;˘Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance, 11:30-12:30, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-2723731.* â&#x20AC;˘Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. All levels.*

â&#x20AC;˘Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* â&#x20AC;˘AA Closed meeting, 7pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.* â&#x20AC;˘Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, PioÂneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*

WEDS., JUNE 28

â&#x20AC;˘Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.*

THURS., JUNE 29

â&#x20AC;˘Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance, 8-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* â&#x20AC;˘Senior Coffee and Dessert, 9am, Clara House, Harmony.* â&#x20AC;˘Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.*

â&#x20AC;˘Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* â&#x20AC;˘Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance, 10-11am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* â&#x20AC;˘Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info, (507) 288-6944.* â&#x20AC;˘Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance, 11:30am-12:30pm, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-2723731.* â&#x20AC;˘Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.* â&#x20AC;˘Chatfield Brass Band Concert, 7:30pm, City Park.

Send an upcoming event: news@fillmorecountyjournal.com â&#x20AC;˘Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, Mabel Telephone Company, lower level, 214 N Main St., Mabel.*

FRI., JUNE 30

â&#x20AC;˘Chatfield NA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*

SAT., JULY 1

â&#x20AC;˘Spring Valley Food Shelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* â&#x20AC;˘Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507)765-2518.*

MON., JULY 3

â&#x20AC;˘Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info, (507) 288-6944.* â&#x20AC;˘Fillmore County Public Health Vaccination Clinic, starts 1pm, 902 Houston St. NW, Preston. 507-7653898. â&#x20AC;˘AA Crossroads Journey Group meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*

SUN., JULY 2

â&#x20AC;˘Cowboy Church service, 6pm, Cherry Grove United Methodist Church, 18183 160th St., rural Spring Valley. All invited. â&#x20AC;˘Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*

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EMPLOYMENT

HOUSEKEEPING HELP WANTED every other weekend and weekdays. Call 507-467-2936, ask for Jackie, or stop in at Green Gables Inn. h13-TFN-o

PLUMBER-HVAC Service Tech - Spring Valley area. Competitive pay rates. Good driving record a must. 507346-2860. h13-tfn-o

HIRING - CASHIER/CLERK. Parttime, competitive wage. Customer service, cashiering, answering phones, clerical, stocking and light cleaning. Weber & Judd Pharmacies, 136 Main St SW, Preston, MN 55965. Ph (507) 7652156. h26,3,10-o

opening for a day shift housekeeper, 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 507-259-3291. h19,26,3-o

DRIVERS: Get Paid $1000 Wk Minimum from the Start! Paid Orientation! Full Medical, Dental & More! 1yr Class-A Call: 855-998-2128. h19,26-x

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Skills Worker Fillmore County. Make a difference in the lives of others in our area! Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center is looking for a Children’s Mental Health Skills Worker to work in Fillmore County. Work with school aged children and help to provide them the skills necessary to cope with a variety of mental health diagnoses. Requirements: Bachelor degree in Social Work or closely related field, willingness to travel throughout Fillmore county, minimum 2 years experience working with children with emotional disturbances for no clinical supervision, will provide clinical supervision for those not meeting the minimum 2 years. h26,3-x LANESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT #229 is accepting applications for Custodian. Ideal candidate will have knowledge of custodial work. This position is a school year only position working 5 days per week from 3:30pm-9:30pm. Application for the position can be found on our school website (www. lanesboro.k12.mn.us) or be picked up in the school office. Application deadline is 7/5/2017. EOE h26,3-o

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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. e26,3-x

25 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Earn $1000 per week! Paid CDL Training! STEVENS TRANSPORT COVERS ALL COSTS! 1-877-2091309 drive4stevens.com (NANI)

MILK TRUCKING AND HAULING Looking for full time and weekend drivers to haul milk. CDL required. 1-2 weekends per month. PH 320/264-1332 (MCAN)

LANESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT #229 is accepting applications from qualified individuals for the position of Social Studies and/or Physical Education (.5 FTE) for the 20172018 school year starting August 25, 2017. Lanesboro Public School is a progressive P-12 district located in Southeast Minnesota. Send cover letter, application, resume, credentials, transcripts and 3 letters of reference to Superintendent Matt Schultz, 100 Kirkwood St E, Lanesboro MN 55949. Application for the position can be found on our school website (www. lanesboro.k12.mn.us). Application deadline is 7/5/2017. EOE. h26,3-o

AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINING - Get FAA certification. Approved for military benefits. Financial Aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-686-1704 (NANI)

HELP WANTED!! Make $1000 A Week Mailing Brochures From Home! No Experience Required. Helping home workers since 2001! Genuine Opportunity. Start Immediately! www. WorkingOpp.com (MCN)

Make $1,000’S Weekly! Mailing Brochures! Easy Pleasant Work!: WWW.HomeBucks.us #### $1,000’S Weekly! Processing Mail! Send SASE: Lists/NN, Springhouse, PA 19477-0396 (NANI)

CLASS A CDL Driver. Good home time. Stay in the Midwest. Great pay and benefits. Matching 401k. Bonus’s and tax free money. Experience needed. Call Scott 507-437-9905. Apply on-line WWW.MCFGTL.COM (MCN)

LANESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT #229 is accepting applications from qualified individuals for the position of Elementary/Secondary Art Teacher for the 2017-2018 school year starting August 25, 2017. Lanesboro Public School is a progressive P-12 district located in Southeast Minnesota. Send cover letter, application, resume, credentials, transcripts and 3 letters of reference to Superintendent Matt Schultz, 100 Kirkwood St E, Lanesboro MN 55949. Application for the position can be found on our school website (www.lanesboro. k12.mn.us). Application deadline is 7/5/2017. EOE. h26,3-o

THE is seeking a goal-oriented, enthusiastic, outgoing

ADVERTISING ASSISTANT

The Fillmore County Journal is growing and we are looking for a goal-oriented, enthusiastic, outgoing team player with great organizational skills to take on a new role with our company. If you like working with people and have excellent verbal and written communication skills, then send your cover letter and resume to jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com. Or you can mail it to P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965.

Connaughty Industries dba Rushford Manufacturing

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Metal Fabricator In addition to metal forming, the ideal candidate will possess Mig and Tig welding skills for both ferrous and no-ferrous steels along with abilities to set up and run computer controlled punch press, press brakes, shear, saw, robotic welder, de-burring equipment, as well as interpret drawings and prints and perform inspections. Standard hours are 7:00 to 3:30 Monday through Friday.

Contact Tanya or Joyce

Resumes can be emailed to john@rushfordmfg.com or call 507-864-3701 for more information.

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

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NEWS EDITOR OR REPORTER with two to five years’ experience. The Cody Enterprise, a twice-weekly, award-winning newspaper, just east of Yellowstone seeks individual with good writing and copy editing skills. Resume to publisher John Malmberg, jt@codyenterprise.com (MCAN) AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS needed at Malibu Aerospace in Blaine, MN. Flexible hours, personal atmosphere, no corporate grind. Full paid benefits. Send applications to jobs@malibuaerospace. com (MCAN)

MAKE $1,000 WEEKLY! Paid in advance! Mailing Brochures at Home! Easy pleasant work. Begin Immediately! Age unimportant! WWW.HomeBucks. US ###### FREE GOVERNMENT MONEY! www.BillionDollarFund.net (MCN)

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MAKE A NAME FOR YOURSELF IN FILLMORE COUNTY 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

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

DEDICATED DRIVING JOB Guaranteed weekly pay & home most weekends! Need 3 years Class A/flatbed experience preferred. Call 540/514-8576 (MCAN)

EMPLOYMENT

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL IS LOOKING FOR A FREELANCE WRITER TO COVER

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

"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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EMPLOYMENT

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Has current openings for experienced, mature, and caring individuals

RN or LPN Cook Dietary Aide, Evening Shift • Part-time Nursing Assistant, Evening Shift • Full-time or Part-time • 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

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.

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Advertising Sales Are you organized? Do you have great written and verbal skills? Do you enjoy helping people? Then this will be the perfect job for you! The Fillmore County Journal is hiring for an advertising sales position to take over an established territory in the Rushford, Peterson, Houston, and Winona area. This position offers great compensation opportunities, tremendous flexibility, and the ability to work from home. Marketing experience is a plus. Past sales experience preferred. If you are looking for an opportunity to help businesses succeed with a publication that sells itself, then please send your cover letter and resume to jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com or P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965. Equal Opportunity Employer

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services

services BESSE MINI STORAGE. New, dry, clean units available. Preston 507-7652471. s8,15,22,29,5,12,19,26-x Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming, and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements. Same day service. Used cars for sale. Specializing in Toyota Prius sales and services. Hi-Tech Rebuilders, Rushford. 507-864-7440 or 507-459-1504. v11tfn- o Besse Auto Detailing. Make your car look new. Now offering glass parency. Pick up and delivery available. (507) 765-2471. s6tfn-o

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EZ-GO & YAMAHA GOLF CARTS SALES & SERVICE NEW & USED Ivan Vreeman

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

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FOR SALE: GRAIN BINS. One 27 foot by 6 rings and one 27 foot by 9 rings located in Fountain area. Reasonable. Call 507-459-1724. f12,19,26-o

SEALED BID SALE

WANTED TO BUY: Fillmore County Plate Books, land atlases, 1975 or older. Walk behind sting trimmer. Tender foot pads, 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; from hog buildings. 507-2733637. w26,3,10-x

Donate Your Car to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-245-0398 (NANI)

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

For Sale 1982 Corvette: 350 engine. Original interior, newer firery red paint. Stow-a-way T-top. Clean sharp ride, a must see! $7,950.00 OBO. Call 507-383-5245 (no answer please leave message). a5,12,19,26,3,10-x

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25153 COUNTY 17, PRESTON

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â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Baths, 3 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ 5,177 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Geothermal heating/air conditioning â&#x20AC;˘ In floor heat â&#x20AC;˘ Master suite â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood & ceramic floors throughout â&#x20AC;˘ Walkout lower level with mother-in-law apartment â&#x20AC;˘ Private setting â&#x20AC;˘ Great view â&#x20AC;˘ Blacktop road â&#x20AC;˘ Close to bike trail

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$279,900 10006 COUNTY ROAD 7 SE, CHATFIELD #4080480 â&#x20AC;˘ 3 plus bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage w/attic storage â&#x20AC;˘ One owner â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood floors â&#x20AC;˘ Sunroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Fireplaces â&#x20AC;˘ Finished walkout lower level â&#x20AC;˘ 2,810 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ New roof â&#x20AC;˘ Updated bath â&#x20AC;˘ Newer quality windows â&#x20AC;˘ 5 parcels â&#x20AC;˘ 20 minute drive to Rochester â&#x20AC;˘ Move-in condition

SOLD 112 & 112 Â˝S 3RDO AVE LNE,DSTEWARTVILLE â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Units with 3 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ Attached 431 AVENUE C NE, CHATFIELD

â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Plus bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ Garage â&#x20AC;˘ 0.29 acre lot

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6300 SOUTH POINTE DR SW, ROCHESTER

â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bath â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ 2,723

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SOLD 201 RIDGEVIEW LANE #302, LANESBORO SoutOyourLownDluxury â&#x20AC;˘ Design & build condo 27047 KEY ROAD, FOUNTAIN

122 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD

â&#x20AC;˘ 5 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 1,070 sq. ft. garage

$299,900

#4072386

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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

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217 CHATFIELD AVE NW, PRESTON

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 3 bath â&#x20AC;˘ 2 car garage â&#x20AC;˘ 3,909 sq. ft.

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715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com 815 CRESTWOOD COURT SPRING VALLEY • $285,000

500 N BROADWAY SPRING VALLEY • $235,000

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

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.

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$135,000

1137 LONE STONE CT SE

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$259,500

202 RIDGEVIEW LANE

LANESBORO

Spectacular views • Large ranch • Master suite w/jetted tub • Walk-in closet • Main ﬂoor laundry • Formal living room and dining room • Remodeled kitchen • 4 bath • Lower level is currently set up as a mother-in-law apartment • Completely remodeled and updated • 1/2 acre lot • Wildlife • Large deck

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300 KIRKWOOD ST E. LANESBORO

SOLD!

3 bedrooms • D/O • Formal dining room • Living room • Large open kitchen w/ dining • Wood ﬂoors • Main ﬂoor laundry • Enclosed porch • Patio • Deck • 2 car garage • Storage shed • Private yard overlooking Sylvan Park • Shop area in lower level CED

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$249,900

14807 HIGHWAY 30 SE CHATFIELD

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

626 CLIFF STREET NE CHATFIELD

3 bedrooms • Large fenced yard • Newer windows • Living room • Dining room • Covered patio • Quiet street

BUILDING LOT FOR SALE

385 HILLSIDE SR. SE CHATFIELD

$40,500

Large corner lot • Close to elementary • Close to golf course • Open to builders • City Utilities

ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE

FORESTVILLE STATE PARK

$59,900

2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, ﬁshing, camping • Private • Ideal for house or cabin

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

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OUTSIDE OF MABEL, RURAL SUBDIVISION PRESTON WITH TROUT FISHING QualitySt. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home w/several 418 Preston NW, PRESTON updates. 1 car attached garage plus lg 1 car HARMONY - SUBDIVISION WITH COUNTRY Simple detached living, and move right 24in!x 20 studio. $107,900 separate VIEWS & BUILDING INCENTIVE! NO BUILDER Scenic setting & ideal location. RESTRICTIONS. Main ﬂoor living plus ﬁnished

HARMONY

Quality 3 bed 4 bath home. Lots of living space w/full basement. Private backyard. 2 car garage. $150,000

$125,000

Commercial Opportunities 144 MAIN STREET PRESTON

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

Bring the horses! 15680 County 9, Preston. 4.84 acres w/ historic 3-story barn & fenced pastures. Spacious home w/character. $119,900

HARMONY

Move right in! Ranch home with new ﬂooring, paint, lighting and shingles. 2 car attached garage. Easy walk to downtown.

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4 acres on hard surface road

11425 County 21, Canton. Large 2 story w/neat woodwork, hardwood ﬂoors & pocket doors. Lg garage used as shop, barn and Quonset. $109,900

BLUFFTON

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

HARMONY

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

PRESTON

Room for everyone! Main home features 3 bedrooms & baths. In-law unit offers a complete package with 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, & ofﬁce. New garage roof! $134,900

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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 $218,000 elevator • Newer sprinkler system • Updated and 105 ELMWOOD ST. E ready for business • Ideal for bar, restaurant, ofﬁce LANESBORO (SLANT AVENUE) space, any type of retail • Unlimited possibilities • Was a hotel, medical center and bar

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

$135,000

$114,900

Spud Boy Diner

105 PARKWAY AVE LANESBORO

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

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 MOVING?

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ur o y l l Ca gents! a local Jailhouse Inn includes 12 guest rooms, chef’s kitchen, dining area & more. Private owners suite.

Turnkey Restaurant Harmony

Don’t miss this one! Located in the heart of downtown. Call today!

2606 Village Rd, BLUFFTON

MABEL

Efﬁciency living! Enjoy this home with several updates including furnace, water heater, electrical, roof & more! 14x16 carport. Small garden w/several plants.

$625,000

Versatile Building 3 bed, 2 bath ranch near Upper Iowa River. Harmony $127,000

walkout basement. $118,900

A slice of country! 11528 US 52, Canton. 2.5 acres on hard surface road. 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom. Detached garage. $75,000

Great property w/32x26 heated

Snatch this opportunity! Preston

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317 W. MAIN ST SPRING VALLEY • $87,562

Beautiful 7 +/- Acre building site & insulated garage with car port located just off hard surface road & 32x35 concrete drive & patio 30 min from Rochester. Wooded area. Yard is partially fenced, new shingles 2017, new water acreage, good well and driveway. Old house will removed and old septic will be collapsed. If you are looking for a heater 2016, & newer addition on back of house is home to large family room and bar area. great building site in the country - this is it! Also includes 3 stall pole shed garage and miscellaneous outbuildings. Call Brenda today! This is a split from a larger parcel of property. 507-346-2060

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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.

312 CENTER ST NE PRESTON

$139,900

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1-level living • 3 large bedrooms • 2 baths • 2+ attached garage • New home with open ﬂoor plan • 4 bedrooms • 2 baths • No association fees • Open kitchen, living and dining room • New Kitchen w/island • Formal dining and living room • Main ﬂoor carpet • Patio • Storage shed • Private back yard • Close to state laundry • Family room • Walk-out patio • Fenced yard • 3 car bike trail & Root River garage • Steel siding NEW

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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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707 S. SECTION AVE SPRING VALLEY • $139,000

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

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Be your own boss! Renovated commercial building, don’t miss your opportunity!

Main Street Location Harmony

Excellent location! 2 commercial units side-by-side. 2 off-street parking spots.

Highway Exposure! Mabel

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

DECORAH

2 miles south of Canton!

Ideally packaged, space for your hobbies. Fenced pasture with 24 x 72 loaﬁng shed. 2 storage sheds and mature windbreak. On hard surface road.

507.765.2151

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

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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 AGENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 457 Church Street South, Peterson, MN 55962 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 070054000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Beginning at a point 200 feet West of the NE corner of the S1/2 SW1/4 NE1/4 of Section 30-104-8, running thence East 75 feet, thence South 180 feet, thence West 75 feet, thence North 180 feet to the place of beginning ALSO described as Outlot 4 in the S1/2 SW1/4 NE1/4 Section 30-104-8. The North 60 feet of Outlot 9 in the S 1/2 SW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 30-104-8, said Outlot 9 being described as follows: Beginning at a point 5.37 chains, 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 Olsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s survey of Outlots adjoining the Village of Peterson. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $81,600.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $71,562.82 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 6, 2017 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. Â§580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on January 8, 2018 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.â&#x20AC;? Dated: May 4, 2017 Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300

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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: pit stop service 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. 102 W. prairie mabel, mn 55954 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. duane falck 3666 co. rd. W40 decorah, ia 52101 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: March 23, 2017 /s/Duane Falck Publish 26,3

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE APPLICATION The City of Fountain intends to file an application for federal financial assistance with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Rural Utilities Service. The project includes Fountain Wastewater Treatment Facility Corrective Action Improvements. Any comments regarding this application should be submitted to the City of Fountain. Publish 26

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 SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Thayerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 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: jacâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grill & bar 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. 129 main street south chatfield, mn 55923 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. jamie charles arthur 1405 15 1/2 ave nw rochester, mn 55901 4. By typing my name, 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 Printed with Soy inkin required fields, and that the information this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the WITH penalties of PRINTED perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: June 8, 2017 /s/Jamie Arthur Printed on recycled paper Publish 19,26

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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: root river outfitters 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. 101 parkway ave s lanesboro, mn 55949 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. root river outfitters llc 101 parkway ave s lanesboro, mn 55949 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: May 25, 2017 /s/Holly Rissman Publish 26,3

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THANK YOU for the kind words, memorials, and flowers in memory of our mom, Charlotte Hampel. A HEARTFELT THANK YOU to Traditions Assisted Living staff for their superior love and care for not only Charlotte, but for all the residents. What a great place for her to have lived the past 3 plus years. Also, a big Thank You to Heartland Hospice for their care and to St. Columbanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church for the beautiful service and luncheon. To Jane, Sharyol, Jerome, and Jodi, the music was beautiful and to Ashley at Preston Floral, the flowers were breathtaking. God Bless. Bill Hampel Family Jerry Hampel Family Cindy Erding Family Chip Hampel Family Mike Hampel Family t26-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ HEARTFELT THANKS TO ALL during our sudden loss. Your thoughtfulness touched our heavy hearts and will be forever remembered. The Family of Roger Danielson t26-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The family of Alton Scheevel would like to express our heartfelt thanks to family, friends and neighbors for the many kindnesses, visits, phone calls, gifts of food, memorials, prayers and expressions of sympathy extended to our family during Altonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s illness and passing. We are blessed to live in such a caring and supportive community. We want to especially thank Pastor Roger Lokker for the beautiful service, the Dutch Trio and Karen Scheevel for the special music, the service group for serving the lunch, Odyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meats for the delicious food, Preston Floral for the beautiful flowers and Hindt-Houdek Funeral Homes for your professional guidance. And finally our most sincere gratitude and appreciation to the staff of Heartland Hospice for the wonderful care and support given to Alton and Marlys during his lengthy illness and following his death. You were a truly a blessing to all of us. Marlys Scheevel Lynn, Barb and family Gary, Pat and family Marlin Deb, Mike and family ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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AUCTION CALENDAR Sat., June 24 at 10am - Real estate 10.99 acres +/- incuding ranch style home, horse related items and antiques! For more information contact Eric Grover, 507-259-8438. Listing in the Journal

Thur., June 29 at Noon - 3 parcels: 52,000 bushel capacity grain bin storage, dump pit and load out, turn-key feed mill setup, grain dryer setup. For more information contact Novotny Law Office, 507-867-4080. Listing in the Journal

Sat., July 1 at 9am - Large selection of furniture, antiques, collectibles, guns, tools and household items and much more! For more information contact Dick Schwade, Spring Valley Sales, 507-346-2183. Listing in the Journal

ONLINE AUCTIONS Starts ending on Tue., June 27 at 6pm - 100s of toy tractors, toy semi trucks, large selection of antiques, collectibles and furniture. Contact Matt Gehling, 507-765-2131. Listing in the Journal Starts ending on Tue., June 27 at 6pm - Excavator, vehicles, mower, generators, project collector vehicles, beer memorabilia, antique toys, toy tractors and much more! Contact Tony Montgomery Auction, 507-259-7502 or visit www. tmracompany.com. Listing in the Journal Starts ending on Wed., June 28 at 6pm - Online auction. Contact Harmony Online Auctions, 507208-9363 or visit www.harmonyonlineauctions. com. Listing in the Journal

NOTICES With the resignation of Councilman, Brody Mensink, the City of Wykoff is accepting letters of interest for council member to fill out the remaining term which ends December of 2018. The deadline for submission is July 5th at 3:00 pm to have your letter of interest submitted to the city clerk. You must be a resident of the City of Wykoff. n26,3-o Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Getaway! 4-Day Bahamas Cruise on Carnival Liberty Sailing 2/11/18 from Port Canaveral. Inside $363.55pp Balcony $483.55pp, including taxes & port fees. $150pp Deposit by 7/10/17 to secure a $50 Cabin Credit!! Call NCP Travel 877-270-7260. (NANI)

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Wood pallets. All sizes and wood colors. $5 each. Call 507-251-5297. s23tfn-x

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R-P Community Ed Youth Track Meet was held on June 12th. There were 85 kids who participated in the camp and 40 kids participated in the Youth Track Meet.

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